The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-06-29

Lura Nash, Of Ottawa, H., fredit for an essay
entitled There is in Souls sympathy with
SOUND beautiful composition, well read. The
subject embraced many abstract thoughts, all OF
which were Systematically and gracefully blend
ed" Well, Miss Nash is at home now, and
while we are glad to see the Washington papers
give so good report of her. it is all the pleasant
er to know that it is no more than her due.
Brevities.
A lad named Charles Brown, son of A. D.
Brown, who is now in the Black Hills, was Sc
verely kicked in the breast by Il horse last Mon
day, and has been in a very precarious condition
ever since, and his recovery is considered doubt
full.
The cherry crop this season is good
There are five cases of small pox reported
about ten miles east of Streator.
The Streator Free Press says that "Michael
'Schaub, by Walter Reeves, his attorney, filed Il
voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the United
States court, in Chicago, Wednesday. Liabilities
about 1850; assets nominal. The saloon bust
ness in Streator seems to have suffered from the
hard times more than any other business re-
Gently"
And now La Sale has wonderful pig In de-
scrbing it the Press says: lone of litter OF
pigs dropped on farm, in the south part OF this
township, "a few days since, presents some physi-
cal pecularities broadly distinguishing it from
the average pig. 1t has no shout, but instead OF
that, proboscis about two inches in length ex-
tending from the middle of its forehead, strongly
resembling an elephants trunk. Immediately
beneath that there is solitary eye fully double
the ordinary size. In all other respects the form
of the animal is natural and fully the average
size, but the upper jaw looks oddly enough berelt
of nostrls. 1t was dead when found, though it
had evidently enjoyed antenatal health. DIR. Fra
ser has the custody OF this unique specimen Of
ldpsus ndtur0s.'
The council of the village of Streator instituted
police investigation the other day which re-
suited in rc-instating the marshal and an officer
who it appears had been suspended on charges
of neglect of duty and inefciency.
Painters are at work painting the Fox river
iron bridge.
The Streator .NonitOr Inder says that during
the month of May the c., B. @. pay car travel
ed 1,06S miles and paid out $4,000 to 10000
men.
The Undnc Hose Company will attend the
fremen's tournament in Chicago in Septem-
Der next and will compete for the state cham
pionship for running. They consider their
chances for success as good as any.
Two farm houses near Coyil creek on the gray
ell road were burglarizcd on last Sunday night.
That of DR.. Miller to the extent of SIG in money,
and that of Mr.. j. n. Dunaway where the bur
glars, who are supposed to be tramps, secured
$40 in cash, which they distracted from Mr. DIS
pantaloons
Prof Hurlburt the horse trainer, gave an eX-
hibition of his skill in this city on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, by driving
A team without reins through the streets. He
also taught class in the art of horsc-traning.
The delegation which will attend the temper
ance celebration at La Sale on the 4th haye en-
gagged the services of the Silver Cornet Band, OF
this city, who, in addition to the regular band,
have secured for this occasion the services of two
frst.class cornet players one of whom is said to
be the finest player in the state.
On last Sunday morning Bill Barker and Ihos.
McFadden had a sharp set to on Madison ST.,
near Mrs Brennngs. Barker was stabbed with
a penknife three timcs--in the head, shoulder and
breast, but not dangerously. Mcraddcn was
knocked down and pounded somewhat. On Mon
day morning they appeared before Police Justice
Larkin and Barker fined SO and costs for assault
and McFadden IS and costs for disturbing the
Sabbath.
A picked nine from this city will go to Streator
to-day to play match with the nine OF that city
As both mines are good the game will probably
be sharp and interesting one.
Mr.. Dwight Lawrence, we understand, has
gone to Orange county, N. Y, and will return
this week with two fine Hambetonan brood
mares which he purchased there
| Our canyasser and collector is under great OBJ
| legations, for courtesies received, to Messrs'
Mitchell Bros. of Marseilles, and Hoyt Naug-
hey, OF Seneca They are all fine and obllglnS
gentlemen.
Mr. Bent Delano had fine mess Of fish and n
valuable boat stolen from him the other day. He
is now following the thieves down the canal.
We understand that Mr. W. J. Pollock, former
ly OF this city, has been appointed general agent
of Indian affairs for the United States ana
! Territories.
! While our canvasser was in the enterprising
village of Strcaior this week he made the ac-
ltudllldICt Oh MtSSTS. NlsOll ~ hhil'7, Wv -
tlcmanly bankers, successors to LIST Natiohal
Bank. He wishes to express his sincere thanks
for courtcsies received at their hands.
! The fish market of Park Reed was burglarlzed
the other night to the extent Of several pairs OF
top boots and two oil skin coats. Park has clue
TO the mscreants and will soon bring them To
justice. This is the second time his establish
mcnt has been robbed.
The FREE TRADER Office was the recipient this
week Of beautiful bouquet Of flowers from Mrs
B. F. Lincoln. II is Almost Handsomely arranged
affair, and thoroughly appreciated by the recip
| tents.
4 large number Of very handsome and stylish
rigs turned out on Thursday evening to drive
upon the new Riverside Boulevard. 1t is a beau
tiful drive and is something Ottawa has lonl
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