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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-27

Nitschelm is agent for Eliel & Co.'S celebrated
bottled beer, the best in the world. Delivered
free upon order lef. with him at the south side
brewery or by postal order.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-27
Church Matters.

There will be union services at the Baptist
church tomorrow evening.
The evening service at Christ Church, Episco-
pal, now begins at $50 p. NJ. every Sunday.
There will be the usual lecture.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-27

There will be an election Of officers of tn,
Lodge of Good Templars next Tuesday evening,
A good attendance requested.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-27

The Strentor base ball club were to have come
here last week to play the return game with the
Ottawa boys, but for some reason the home nine
has indefinitely postponed the game.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-27

QUERY: 'Why will men smoke common to-
baeeo, when they can buy Marburg Bros 'Seat q
North Carolina at the same price: jan5-ly
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-27

Last evening about O'Clock an alteration oc-
Cured on Madison St, between Frank Foster and
a glass "helper," named Mickle, in which the
former received a blow on the nose driving him
against the window OF Miller * Monzers cigar
shop and breaking it, (the window. No arrests.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-27

4 La Sale man threw a stone at a dog and hit
a BABY on the head, injuring it SO that IL will
probably die.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-27

.IOnEING DEPARTMENT.

Our facilities for doing all kinds of Job Work, In the va
rtou STYLES of the art surpassed in this Section ana
we respectfully solicit those wishing anything done IN TINS
line give call. BY the judcious and liberal use Of
printers ink many mans has been made and the
field is still open. Try il.
Orders by mail promptly attended TO.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-27

The Marseilles Haad says in regard to the
trial of II. NJ. Bodwell, Of this city, for selling
liquor without a license at that place that the
trials before Squire Pomeroy on Monday last by
the people against II. VI. Bodwell for selling H.
quor within the corporate limits of Marseics
without license, resulted as follows: First
trial for selling liquor to Mr.. Smith the Jury
rendered a verdict Of guilty and ordered a fine of
$50 to be paid by the defendant Defendant APP
peaed to circuit court Second trial for selling
liquor to Benz. Jessep, the jury rendered a yer
dict of not guilty. The counsel for the people
not being satisfied with the decision appealed to
circuit court Thus ended the first chapter
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-27

\ physician makes the following suggestions
in regard to the prevention and treatment Of
suns:roke which should be carefully needed: III
compelled to be out in the sun wet cloth in the
hat is an excellent neutralizer of heat. The hat
should be raised frequently, if tight one, to let
out the hot air and admit cool air. II one feels
overcome in any way by the heat no difference
what he may be doing, stop at once and get in a
cool place Battle the head and wrists with cold
water and refrain from exertion until the spell
passes away. II a man is stricken down, remove
him to the coolest place available and send at
once for physician, but in the meantime battle
the head and chest constantly with cold water.
A small stream permitted TO trickle down from a
height Of five or six feet onto the head Is best"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-27

Charley Doll, of Streator, has accepted a chal-
enge from Pete Weast to play game Of pool in
that city within ten days for purse of from $50
| 10
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-27

Quite number visited Fishburn's Cave last
Sunday TO hear the discourse of Prof Hcrtig, and
view the scenery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-27

Desirable Kansas lands cheap miles from
Burlington. See +. II. L. Swindler
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-27

The new city directory is now being printed
as fast as possible
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-27

tramp outraged a farmers wife near Mendo-
Ia a few days ago, and escaped after being holly
pursued.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-27

Never within the recollection Of the oldest in
habitant have quail been 20 plentiful in this Vi
ciniiy as this year, says the La sale Dmocyut.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-27

Bargains in corsets at Lynch's.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-31

FRIENDsIIP.-Do not believe, because
man smiles vi on and seeks your soci-
ETY., that lie is your friend. Smiles and
professions, alas ! are so abundant as to
be Of no value. lie only is your friend
actions illustrate them who stands by
you in all the vicissitudes OF fortune, in
sunshine and shade. When you find
such being. make him your second
self; cling to him as your very life, for
the jewels of earth are scarce, and there.
fore precious; for the sand of life but
glitters in the radiance of a high enjoy,
ment, and even the golden bowl is brok-
en- ut the fountain.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-31

BIBLE SoCTETY.-The Executive
committee OF the Hampshire county
Bible Society, have secured the services
of Mr.. John l.. Ridenour, as agent for
the county, who will enter at once upon
his duties Of selling and distributing
bibles. The Importance of this work
will strike every one, who is at all fa-
m!liar with the wants Of our people, in
this respect. We would. therefore,
commend Mr.. Ridenour to all the friends
of this cause and ask for him their on
couragement and support. He is auth.
orized to receive subscriptions for the
Society. and to add to it's lists the names
Of those who desire to become member
BY order of Executive Committee.
III. b. Gilkeson, Sec.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-31

DECORATION DAY The Decoration
oil the graves Of the Confederate Dead
VIII take place, as usual, on Thursday,
the 9th Of June, at 2 o'clock Z. Nj.
Let all who can, be present upon. this
occasion to take part in the simple &C:
of strewing flowers on the graves Of
those who gave their lives to their coun-
try. Let them not be neglected and
forgotten. We will meet at the Presby
terrain church at the appointed hour, and
proceed thence in body to the Gene
terry.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-31

~ In travelling through India, recent
Is, Professor Monier Williams. OF En-.
gland, was struck with the remarkable
skill attained in multiplication by the
native children in the village schools.
The mutiplicand,' he says, generally
ascends to forty and often higher The
whole class of perhaps hundred chill
drcn. repeat their tables together, as if
with one voice, the accumulated force
Of which rises to deafening scream.
They can all multiply by fractions,
particularly by Z, II, u, and q. and
they can multiply q, 81, and a by the
fraction, The pupils use no books
but are taught to read and write on the
sand or on palm.leaves.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-31

tahens tarreu ana teathered, and sent a
cross the river.
Strange as it may appear, capital pun
ishment was not inflicted, nor has that
penalty yet been enforced in Dubuaue
city or county, except in the single case
OF OConnor referred to above.
LEGAL AUTHORITY.
AT that time there was not BUILDING
In Dubuque suitable to hold Court in.
the first session Of the District Court
having jurisdiction over what is now the
Northern half of Iowa, was held i'm log
building on the corner of mair & fourth
streets. The first term commenced in
May, 1897. The first official act OF
Judge Irwin was 10 order that the SEAL
of which the following is n copy" be
the seal of the Court" The copy" re.
ferred To was a common wafer stuck
upon the page, with a piece OF coarse
paper over it. and an impression made
upon ii with a silver % cent piece
Whether they called that n sleer biz or
not. history does not say. Gen. Warner
Lewis was appointed Clerk of the Court.
1t is said he used to carry his Justice 8
docket in his hat, so as to be ready to
hold Coutt at any time or place where
the administration of Justice required his
presence This first Court was attend
ed by three attorneys from Galena. Tur-
ney, Hoge and Campbell. In 1885. S.
Heampsted, since Gov'r. of Iowa, Hon.
,. Horner, Acting Gov. and VIM. W l..
Corleil, published their cards as practi-
cling Attorneys at Dubuque.
The population of the town in the fall
OF 1886 was 1900; there were SO stores
and groceries, and SIS. dwelling houses.
and one warehouse. One Of the means
OF promoting the prosperity OF Dubuque
was the location of the land office here
in lS4l; important harbor improve.
ments were made in 1914. Congress alp.
propriating $500. and soon after ST.
600 more; and in 1S4S telegraphic con-
nexion between this City and the East
and South was obtained the first efforts
to secure Railroad connexion with Chi.
cago was made in lS47. In 1852 the
large immigration to Iowa gave access.
ion TO the population Of Dubuque, and
new impetus TO its trade wholesale bu-
sness began. and Congress appropriated
$4,000 more for Harbor improvements.
When Dubuque became City of scarce.
ly 1000 people in 1871, there was no
Railroads in any Of the n. w. States /;
both trade and travel followed the river.
BY the time Iowa became State at the
close OF 1916, the fame of the lead mines
and the fine lands of The lead district,
reached thousands of would bc emf.
grants in the Eastern States and in Eu-
rope, and from that time to the present
when tho City has about $4,000, and the
County about $4,000, there has been a
steady immigration.
But time and space forbid our giving
further history OF early Religious move.
ments, of the schools, OF the press, Of
the City Institutions, social and moral
associations, water works, street rail.
ways, &c We therefore close this, by
giving the valuation OF property in the
City in lS75-showing to some extent
the increase of wealth in Dubuque
Total Real Estate, -. S11, 788, 1893 90
Total Personal Property, 6,177,753 90
Total assessment in 1875 S17,965, O9l 90
More anon. Yours, truly, j. S.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-31


gT Young men cut out these rules
paste them in the inside Of your hat and
read them three times day. Women
read those rules every morning to your
husbands. They are worth perpetual
ting
If you wish TO he always thirsty be
a drunkard, for the oftener you drink
the more thirsty you will be.
If you wish to prevent friends from
helping you along in the world be n
drunkard FOR that OF itself will defeat
all their efforts.
If You arc determined 70 be poor, be n
drunkard, and soon you will be ragged
and fricndlcss.
Ifyou wish to starve your family be
u drunkard; for that will consume all
OF your money.
Iry ou wish TO be imposed on by
knavcs be q drunkard. for that is n sure
road TO destruction,
II YOU would have no resources when
past labor bnt the poor-house be n drum
kard, and you will accomplish it most
ct'cCtUalIy.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-31
BY REQUEST.
To the Man who Wants a Wife.

You want wife-poor lonely man,
am just The one for you.
Yes, l am the girl that can make you
squirt,
With my cheeks of the hollyhocl's hue.
Graceful and fair az tie lily am I,
And man, why you will see.
Ny eyes are so bright, no need Of p light
When you come counting me.
The butter make is as yellow rs geld,
1t will always bring the price
Ot sixty cents pound-you'll End
IL is sweet and nice.
The batter cakes / make for tea,
And serve with butter hot,
You never can find any other like mine
They melt on The spot.
Oh, I can knit and foot your socks,
And make old clothes like new;
guess you'll find I'm smart enough
TO turn you all round too.
You'll find I'm also kind and true,
And ne'er will pledge a vow
To any other chap, il you
viii pop the question now.
-
PLAYISo LIKE A CHRIsrfAN.-I heard
Of two little childron-a boy and a girl
WHO used to play a great deal together
They both became converted. One day
the boy came 70 his mother and said
Mother, know that Emma is a Chris.
tan
What makes you think so, nv
cbildr
Because. mother, size plays like a
Christian.
plays like ChristianYo said tho
mother; the expression sounded a little
odd.
Yes replied the child; IL you take
everything she's got, she don't get angry. |
Before, she was selfish and II she didn't 7.
have everything her own way she would .
say, 4 wont play with you you are an
ugly little boy.
ES'A little girl whilewatchine the rain
.urnod TO her mother and said ma. .
guess the wcathcr's so warm it's melt.
ne the clouds"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-31

to Eta. But he was in New York on a
Wedding tour, about to sail for Europe,
and he gave his cousin the opportunity
TO redeem the heirloom.
NY wife wears the pearl cross when.
ever she is in gala dress, but never see
1t upon her fair throat bat my heart
swells in loving gratitude to the faithful
woman who sacrificed 1.-THE dearest
treasure she owned--for me, to restore
to me the lost blessing of sight.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-31
South 9rantA 9ntslligrnssr.
RoMNEY. FRIDAY, May 81, 1873,

10 The next term Of onr County Court
commences on Tuesday, the 4th of June.
John Martin and l.. b. Sch nibbe, Esqs.
Justices. The President of the Court.
James Sheelz, Esq, being absent. his
associates will select Justice to fill
his place.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-31

RF Always deal with those who in
vite you to their place of business
through the columns of their home pa
per. Don't be SO impolite as to go
where you are not invited.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-31

RICE GLUE The fine Japanese &c.
mcnt is made by mixing rico Hour with
sufficient quantity 2f rald wattf then
boiling gently, with constant stirling.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-31

C1 No man can solve the mysteries
Of life, bat every man Of common sense
can perform its duties
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-31

cS>The more we do for anothe r
happiness, the more VIC promote our
own.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-31

at. sufferers from this rircaso that are aryions
u. cured should 'ry Or KiS9FEWS DELE
.'A TED CONSJMP1iyE POWDERS. These
.""'f5 nfe iuo only preparation known that
WI. 'lfe CpSsunrT or and ~ diseases Of the
."'I $50 LyVs9 indeed, 90 strong ia our
... no Them, rud ai.O 90 convince you that
'.F nre np humbug. wc will forward 10 every
."f.. hy mail post rai1 q frss 7riH Bor
I'I "nni your money until you are
...0..f satisfied Of their curative powers Ir
your N'n worth saving, don delay 60 Civ
..' I''e Powders rriu a5 they viii surely
'..- r.l.
. for large box, Sc 10 sent 10 any part
'.. United States or Canada by mail on re-
price. Address
ASH g. ROBBINS.
$50 FULTON Street, Brooklyn, n. Y.
a |-t7.-IY
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-31

RE'strF7 business you crn engage in. s.
= Nd 4 20 so por DAY made b. any
"'.r. OF either Sos, rich. in their own lcctu-
....rs aud samples worth 81 free
.. your splr, time at This business NJ
UNISON g co.. Portland Main1.
aT.. Ia,Is5s-ly.
4 g.v large Iot Of gents Ogar-Suirfs and
x .rag nui ribbed Drawers. for s4,c by
'IbLL~DN. pi Gil d. VANCE.
4 .... .y. o.. ladies ana gents Arctic. over
4 A SHOES just received a1I 'Jr sale, at very
.1 prices l7
NrILHLSHN. PTGU a. VANCE.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-31
South Branch Intelligencer.
william Harper, Editor.
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-31
DR. 9. Y. LU2TON.
PH YSICIAN AND SURG EON
ROMNFY, w. VA.


i''N undersigned would resrcctflllv inform
"''rcnds Of the county Of Hampshire that
prepared TO DO Sur.vevinp upon the
no.lee. Ot,ec--ihc one occIpicIjy De-.
.aiYn. Romuny, Wee. Va.
"AE.h p, $50. A MONROE
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-31

CHEAP SALAD DRESSING YoR LETTUCE
OR CABBAoE.-One egg we'll stirred with
one teaspoonful Of mixed mustard, and
one Of salt, two-thirds Of a cup Of vine
gar. one Of fresh milk, one tablespoon.
ful Of butter. Heat slowly. stirring con.
stantly, till IL comes 20 boil. Make
it in tho morning, that IL may become
PERFECTLY cold.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-31

STRAWBERRY CREAN.-Capo one quagt
of ripe berries and sprinkle them with
half pound Of pulverized sugar and set
them aside for an hour or two, then stir
them into two quarts OF sweetened cream
beat all well togethe--put it in a
freezer and freeze.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-31

STRAWBERRY FLoAr.-Cap and suonr
one pint OF berries and set them aside
Tor one hour, then mash thOm through
colander beat the whites OF six eggs
TO still roth and stir in the berries.
whip all until the spoon will stand erect
in them serve with rich cream.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-31

BEAN SoUP-Soak cofFee-cupful OF
white beans over night; in the morning
DOLL until tender they should then DO
quite dry pass through sieve and add
two and half quarts OF stock, made by
boiling a small soup bone until the meat
separates from the bono !; three potatoes
cut fine; parsley, pepper and salt TO the
taste simmer about one half hour and
serve Aot. Should the soup be liked
thinner or thicker add moro OF less
stock accordingly.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-31

EGG OTETSfENT.-The oil obtained
from the yolks OF eggs is credited with
wonderful healing properties in cases OF
cuts, bruises and the like by some OF
the Eastern nations. The eggs are first
boiled hard. when the .yollS is easily re-
moved. Crushed and carefully stirred
over hot fire, the oil separates, when
IT is ready for use. The eggs Of water.
fowls have the most oil. but that obtain.
cd from the eggs Of the common guinea
hen is considered best.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-31

C0A Lady correspondent writes to
the Western Rural of what m. English
woman drank discovered while jour-
neying among the mountains Of Switzs
erland. in the way Of a sleeping protec.
ton against cold. This was quill.
made of hay. ut is nothing but lare.
square cotton brig with few handful
OF hay shaken ia it. IL is az warm Us
three blankets" etc. Well, this is cheas
enough and handy enough to afFort
warmth, to every hitherto shiverina
sleeper.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-31

To WASH STRIPED TABLE.cLorus
Soak in clear cold water for half an
hour; wiring out and put in warm clean
suds; wash quickly, wiring as dry rs
possible put in clean cold water. ad.
ding handful Of salt let them soak In
this for Is minutes. wiring and starch
with very thin starch; hang up as soon
AS done and when dry roll in damp
cloth and iron. have washed colored
cloths in this way for years and they
look as well as new.
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