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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

| On next Tuesday evening, July $, will be Civ.
| en- at the Opera House, by Misses Kate d. Jor.
dan and Lizzie Shuler, and Messrs E, II. Smith,
G. VI, Trimble ard f. 4. Kendall. the one-act OPP
erctta Penelope or, The Milkman's Bride"
The operetta is respectfully dedicated and ear
nestly recommended" by the author "to all
lovers Of fun" And all lovers of fun will enjoy
it, for il is of the neatest comic operettas We
have read for a long time.
The dialogue is capital. The music is made
| up of airs from favortc operas, many familiar;
but the word settfng carries the burlesque to the
uhlnatua Of absurdity. The cast of characters
is as follows
PITcHIR, in the police, C. NJ. TRIMBLE
TossBR, in the Grenaders, ........E. II. SMITH
CHALKs, q Milkman, ............F. A. KENDALL
MRs. CRoAKRR, the "Mssus," Miss l.. SHuLER
PENELOPE, a servant, -. Miss KATE ID. JORDAN
| The musical talents Of the least" are suih
cietly known, and when we add that they will be
supported by Miss Bassnett at the piano and
Wilis's orchestra Of seven pieces headed by Prof
Raymond, we believe we have said that the ope.
retta will be better rendered than any thing OF
the kind yet given here so far as We remember.
The opcretta will be preceded by short pro.
grammc as follows
Overture, from "Fantinitao,". ........... Suppe
ORCHESTRA.
Vocal Solo, Guess Who" ...... Josie Shodes.
Piano Solo, Selected,
MISS HELEN BAssNEss.
The Golden Crown" ........... Overture
ORCHESTRA.
The sale of seats at Simon Bros. will begin at
0 o'clock this morning; admission 80 cents; gal
lery 25 cents.
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Go to NJ. Stiefel Il Co. for fine clothing.

The Reporter, Mendoza, says "While Adolph
Stadel, an employe in the Mendoza brewery, and
Mr.. Lous Sicka, the foreman, were examining q
leakage in the boiler Thursday evening, an iron
plug burst from the hue and huge stream OF
Kissing steam 6 lbs. pressure, struck Stadel
who was leaning over the aperaturc at the time.
The unfortunate man, fully exposed As he was,
received the entire charge all over the front part
of his body, face, neck and arms included the
whole exposed surface being an immense black
blister, Though fears as to the seriousness of
the result were apprchended at the time, we are
happy to state from inquiries made before going
to press, that he is in fair way to recover. Mr..
Sicka was slightly burned about the face and
neck and Mr.. Hcnning, who was in the engine
room at the time, had very narrow escape"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05
Will be u Gala Day.

The military company of this city have furn-
the people of Ottawa many days and nights OF
amusement since their organizations but we be-
lcve the biggest day is yet to come. 1t is well
known that after the Joliet shoot our team was
challenged by both Joliet and Company A, LIST
Regt, Chicago, to shoot for the prize cup. OF
course, the challenges could not be passed with
out squabblc Of some sort, 50 when Captain
Smith accepted that of Co. A. Joliet "kicked, y
rs usual. They appealed to Gen. Strong, and
correspondence thick and fast was INDUCED in.
Gen Strong has, in fact, left the matter to Capt.
Smith, and the teams of Cos. A and d will shoot
the next match, and in Ottawa.
A few days ago the officers of Co, A wrote to
Ottawa, requesting our officers to secure accom-
modatons for Co. A as a whole, showing that
the entire command will be here. Their request
will be attended to properly, and it is contempla-
ted in addition to have parade of Cos. and
with the Battalion band, hold the shoot at the
fair grounds, to which all will be admitted on
| the payment of small fee for paying the cx-
pcnses of the grounds: and in the evening to
give at Armory Hall reception ball to the visi.
tors including an exhibition drill by Company A
one of the best drilled companies in the Illi-
nos State National Guards. The programme
thus outlined cannot fail to be interesting alike
TO Ottawa and her guests, and it is to be earnest
Ily hoped it will be fully carried out.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

radiant young fellow shook our hand with a
vse-like grip, yesterday, he calculated, in vol
canc words: Congratulate me! congratulate
me! am the happest man this side the Elysian
Fields At last, at last Why am walking
10 triompls' What is it? Won lottery prize
Faugh She has consented-she promised to
marry me--the pretticst girl in kentucky-the
girl who Tilted me seven times before she said
yes. Five long years have loved her. l wooed
her ardently, tendery, gallantly. | had money:
| was young I was not bad looking But she
refused me seven separate times. | was in des-
pair was losing my own respect, and probably
hers; and determined to quit, to go away,
10 look upon herfacc no more, when plan
flashed to me. I went back. tried it. lwOn.
~ told her I had purchased tickets for two, to
San Francisco, by the Huntington Routc,' Pull
man Sleepcrs, Palace Drawing Room Cars with
Reclining Chairs, and how she and would rel
ish those meals in the c. B. IL Q. Palace Dining
Cars. This was success. She consented. We
will be married Monday night, and leave on the
Lightning Express, via the 'Burlngtot Route.
Was this not better than hiring myself out to
her father as q cOaChman:
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Chew Jackson's Best Sweet NAVY Tobacco
Democrats Patterns.

Osman & Hapeman have just received the new
spring and summer styles fthe above celebrat-
ed patterns, and will keep constantly on hand
all the sizes af the different patterns.
The patterns are highly praised by the press
and the people. They comprise all the latest
and best styles of ladies and children's dress,
are graded in size and put up in envelopes on
which are printed illustrations and full descrip'
tions of the garments in French and English
they are sold at prices ranging from 10 to SC
cents and the catalogue is said to include the
largest and only complete assortment Of useful
and fashionable designs. Catalogues sent on APP
plication and any pattern sent post paid on re-
ceipt of price as marked in the catalogue
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05
Look at the summer suits at NJ. stiefel & Cos

As we have before stated, the Illinois State Ma
tursl History Society will meet here on Monday
next for their first annual field meeting. About
thirty members are expected to be present. At
the Clifton Hotel on Monday evening business
meeting will be held for the admission of new
members and the transaction Of other business.
On Tuesday the field work will begin. The com
pany will probably divide into three parties the
first day. one going out to Covl creek ria the gra-
vel road and following the creek down; another
will go dowa the river by lana, and another by
boats. After the first day there will be two par
ties travelling, one on land and one in boats. Ed
wards's at Buffalo rock will be the first rendez,
yous the next will be at Buers or Utica; and so
on; the crowd travelling from to miles day.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

That yesterday was the "galorious Fourth, the
statesmen of the house of H. j. CULLEN were kept
busy all day, and many large bill Of goods was
disposed Of The brisk trade Of yesterday was,
however, merely straw" indicative OF the sue
cess of the great sale, advertised elsewhere In
this paper) which has been going on for the past
two weeks. Few sem.annual sales by the house
have been SO cminently successful as this and
with reason, for in every department OF the house
the most sweeping reductions have been made,
while the stock in all classes OF goods will be
found full and strictly first class. The sale will
continue for fortnight longer, during which
time all should avail themselves OF the Oppor-
tuuity offered to make cheap purchases.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

A Strcator telegram dated Goth June, and the
Free Press give an account of young girls ruin
as follows: Zone cf the most prominent physi.
clans here was applied to very recently by we'll
known farmer living near town for the purpose
Of having an abortion performed on the person
of young lady about twenty years of age. This
physician, whose name Is proper to withhold for
the present, informed the applicant that no con
sidcraton could induce him to commit the
criminal act, and advised him to take the girl to
some quiet home out Of town away from friends
where she could be cared for at the proper time.
This was consented to at the time and arrange.
mcnts made accordingly, but soon after the farm
or met another doctor in whom he thought he
could cOnfide and to whom the subject was
preached This medical gentleman readily agreed
20 "do the job for 800 which proposition
was as readily accepted and the doctor at once
arranged to have her cared for, it is alleged in
Chicago, and said lie would have her back again
safe in three weeks This made known TO
the doctor first alluded TO rs an explanation, and
he promptly notified the superintendent Of police
Of Chicago Of the movement describing all the
parties, but the police were evidently cludcd, y
for says the Press on last Wednesday morning
week the doctor with the young lady in question,
departed for Chicago, where she remained pre-
sumably in the care Of some ilcgitimate prac-
titioncr who was to perform the operation. The
Streator physician who had the case in charge
went up TO see his patient. and when he returned
in the evening reported to the farmer that the
girl was doing as well as could be expected
and was being cared for" All names are sup
pressed but the farmer is the guilty party for
whom, II is said, the weather Of the neighbOr
hood will be exceedingly warm sooG.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

At the July meeting Of the Board of Superyis
ors, il Is expected, will be elected IL superintcnd
OF the poor Candidates for the place are becom
ing numerous those now mentioned being B. B.
Griffith f. G. Hathaway Theo. c. Gibson, Sam
Chapman, Martin Flaherty and Supervisor Bel
ford The pugilsm OF the election, therefore,
promises sufficient amusement
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

The following, from the Morris Idlpcadcnt
will be interesting reading to the many friends
of Mr.. Mcbride in this city:
An extremely enjoyable private wedding oc-
Cured at the residence of Nr. Samuel +. HUI,
brother-in law of the bride. on Monday afternoon
last. when was celebrated the nuptiaS OF NJ. !.
W Mcbride, Of Ottawa, IL, and Miss Mary z.
Whyte, Of Sheldon, H. Relatives and immedi-
ate friends only were present. shhrty after
O'Clock the bride and groom assumed their pla-
ces, when the Rev. J. 4. Montgomery OF the
Congregational Church. with the usual formula,
closing with most beautiful address, soon con
sumated the nuptials, riveting fast the golden
link which shall bind them for life.
The fair bride was one Of our most popular
Young ladies' and great favorite among our
youag people, and during her former residence
and. lattcriy, frequent visits here, made friends
of all with whom she came in contact, whose
good wishes will follow her through life.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05
100. F.-The.Odd Fellows OF Earlville hnd

|. 0. o. F.-The.Odd Fellows of Earlville had
public installation of officers on last Tuesday
night, as follows: Geo. l.. Clark, n c. Fred C.
Moade, V. e.; Secretary W. c. Perry; Treasurer,
James 5. Radley; W. 8. Wnslow, W; James p
Radley, c.; VIM Streator, |. G.; Geo. Arnold, O.
g.; d. l.. Barnard, Z. s. n. G.: DR.. f. T. 6oble,
L. s. n. e.; Chas. E. Poole, r. s. v G.; Samuel
Rudolph, l.. 5. v c.; Frank Bliss, r. s. s. John
Kane, l.. s. s. The address of the evening was
made by DR.. J. o. Harris, Of this city, directed
mainly to the Daughters OF Rebekka. fhis was
followed by a short address by DR.. Vosburg, OF
Esrlville and some most excellent music after
which a secret session was held when Or. Harris
gave instruction in the unwritten work. All then
adjourned to the Wallace House. where more
music was had and capital supper, and it was
far into Wednesday before the assembly disband
ed
On Saturday evening last DR.. Harris, OF this
city, by invitation, with large number of pas,
officers of the Grand Lodge and Encampment, l.
o. o. F., took part in eXemplifying encsmpmen,
work for excelsior Lodge, Chicago. After the
ceremony a banquet was given the visitors, in
which music by the Elgiu patrisrchal glec club
and short speeches by DR.. Harris and Others were
prominent feature
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

Crops F. ID. Fishers crop report circular dat
ed June II, is at hand. 1t puts the corn average
at %, Isl acres, and its condition, June l, as q
per cent. better than last year at same time, be-
ing S. Winter wheat S2l2 acres, an increase of
23s over last year, condition 30, 10 per cent. be-
low last year. Spring wheat: 1920 acres, lib
less than last year. condition Is, So per cent. be-
lGA last year Oats a, sec acres, 1896 more
than last year, condition 90 only per cent be
low last year. Neadows &c, 2a;'2 acres, condition
IS as against 100 last June Pastures 95 002 acres,
condition - as against Ito last June. Sec'y
Fishers correspondents from the country remark;
About the same area planted to corn this season
as last The ground has been hard dry and
cold, and the growth OF corn very slow. More
than half the acreage had to be replanted, and
the condition is much below a good average.
Winter wheat is below an average in condition,
owing TO the dry weather; the acreage is larger
than last season. Spring wheat was sown late
and is short, is improving rapidly since the late
rain, and may make three-fourths of an average
yield per acre. Dat crop has been severely affect
cd by the extreme droutA, but is now growing
fast and may make nearly an average yield.
Meadows do not promise three-iourths OF an
average yield per acre of hay; pastures are cor
respondingly short for want OF rain. Farm ami
mails except hogs, are in fair condition; there is
an increase In the number of sheep. and de
crease in the number of hogs as compared with
last season. Peaches are a failure. There will
be less than half crop OF apples, pears and
blackberries. Plums, grapes, raspberries, goose
berries and currants three.fourths of an average
crop. Cherries and strawberries fair crop.
Farm hands are paid from ZIG TO sls per month
and boarded
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

The c., B. & G. authorities in this city com
plain of a super-abundancc of tramps in that
neighborhood We suggest the police make a
nightly visit to the barn Just west of the freight
house, if they wish to bag game-they will be
apt to lind it full OF knights of the road
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05
Try those 81 walking shoes at j. Megatiin' s

At late meeting of those DESTROYS of organic.
ing military company in Mendoza, Max A. F.
Haas VIM. Jenkins and O. Keiselbach were
appointed to drift constitution and bylaws
The organization will be held in statu quo until
definitely ascertained whether company from
t;iat place will be accepted by the State II so,
it will be speedily organized and equipped.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05
Fat Peoples Ni.fortune-.

Some Of the savage tribes enter their dwellings
through 4 hole in the roof, aud when person he
comes 20 fat that he cannot get in, lac i regard
ed as an OUTLAW. Had this system been adopted
In the United States, the outlaw, could not have
made 4 more active demand for Allan Anti-f Al
than now exists Hundreds who had lived in
constant fear Of sudden death have, oy IL use
been reduced to comfortable living weigh;
The An,i-Fat Is purely vegetable aud perfectly
harmless Sold by druggists.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

A SPLENDID SToRY-P ,PER.-Wc call the atten.
ton OF out readers to the prospectus Of THE
WEEKLY NOVELIST published in another column.
copy of this journal Is upon our table. II is a
large, eight page paper, filled from beginning TO
end with original stories, sketches ana choice
miscellany, richly illustrated, and cannot help
pleasing the lovers Of romance; and as II - fur.
nished at lower price than any other iournal OF
the Kind in this country, we bcspeak for 1t an i'm
mense popularity.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

The Tonica Ne'rs is responsible for the follow
iug, which is important if true
Parties visiting Deer Park report that the place
has been fitted up in fine order for the accommo-
dation of pcnickers-the hill road repaired, stalls
for horses put up, a restaurant and art gallery
opened, a stairway built up the bluff, aud other
Improvements made TO render Deer Park 1 still
more iavOritc resort than ever.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

An attempt has heen made in Streator to or
ganize a cadet company, but protest on behalf
of the guards has been filed against the applica-
ton for license on the ground that II will tend to
injurc the regular military company if the cadets
organize.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

the Mendoza Ne'cS says that achild of Mr.. Bee,
in that city, last week. swallowed dose Of laud-
anum from bottle, and was only relieved Of the
poison after day and night of persistent work
The family have Just moved into new ward
and it was while everything was in disorder that
the little one got hold of the bottle.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

The executive COMMITTEES OF the Old Settler
Association will endeavor to purchase the Hoe!
Grove. They will procure Hon. John Wentworth
as orator for this years reunion if possible.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

At the representation Of Our Heroc-" on
last Friday night Jos. Hathaway, during the
skirmish scene, received the discharge Of gun
at short range in his face. The face was burned
badly and an eye closed with dirt and powder,
but no serious injury will result.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

This paper in the future will be on file in the
office of the Rock Island road at Is Clark street.
under the Sherman House, where our friends are
at liberty to call and examine l.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

In their frequent visits to Chicago should not
fail to view the fashion parlors of Madame En-
ma Soule, the great Partisan modise no State
street opposite the Palmer House. Bonnets,
hats and dresses made up in superb style
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

VIII Carey showed on the streets yesterday {
new pace--a large chestnut with dark spots anC
beautiful looking animal. He acts as though
he might be a flyer.
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The Churches

Elder Powell will conduct services at the Bap-
fist church o-morroN.
Morning and evening services at the Episcopal
church tomorrow.
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The High School.

The contract for the building Of the new high
school has been let to Mcssrs. Weis * Wolf, OF
this city; price, sl2650 The building will be o.
pressed brick, stone trimmings, two stories and
basement, and cover ground 9GXs2 feet, with par
titions fronting on Columbus street. On each
floor will BE four recitation rooms 25$l X34 feet.
On The first floor will be an office for principal
1sx2O feet, and library and museum 25x4O feet,
wardrobes, etc. On the second floor an exhibition
hail 4OX6o feet and in the basement Laboratory
40y2j feet, closets, etc Water will be supplied
by an artesian well, the contract to dig which has
been given to Mr.. Peck, and will be finished IL
20 days Plans and specifications by II. [.
Enrnrss
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

Three new locomotives for the Arizona branch
eff the California Southern Pacific K. Z. passed
through Ottawa ON Wednesday via c., r. |. II p.
railrOad
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

An examination of candidates for admission TO
the Illinois State University will be held in Otta-
wa, on the 30th and 3lst of July. The examine
ton will be in charge OF two Of the professors OF
the university. Full particulars Lext week.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

SgELF WORN GoODs.-A lot OF shelf worI
boots and shoes will be put on sale this morning
in which decided bargains will be given.
CHILD * Philips
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Walking shoes, in button and lace, for 81 at j.
MCgatfin's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

d. Heenan " Co.'S adver disappears from our
columns, but they nevertheless will continue to
offer reasonable goods as usual. The public will
do well to examine their stock before buying dry
goods, groceries or boots and shoes The entire
stock will be found choice.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

On Tuesday last Irving Lovcjoy, lad about Is
years old. fell from n tree and broke his arm
while picking cherries on his fathers farm, two
miles and half west Of the city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

On Monday evening last burglars relieved tn
station house Of the c., b. " O. railroad at Fox o
IS worth stamps and sl2 in cash.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

Croquet, in great variety and a; lowest prices
at 0sman * Hspeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

Madame Demorest's Portfolio Of Fashions, foi
spring and summer, just received at Osman &
Hspeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

I will show my Centennial horse with sixty Of
his sucking colts at the Wenona fair against any
draft horse with that number OF sucking colts for
500 the best lot of colts To take the money. This
offer Is open until July 18th. Bring your horses
and have , colt show CHIELFs Miller.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

SUBSCRIPTIONS for all the principal papers and
periodicals in the United States received at o.
man & Hapemans.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

SHELF WoRN Goops.--A lot OF shelf worn
boots and shoes will be put on sale this morning,
in which decided bargains will be given.
CHILD Il PHlPPS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

A new arrival Of those 81 walking shoes. in
button and lace, at J. Megafin's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05
NUMBER 40.

SAD ACCIDENT.--On Thursday morning, when
Mr.. George Pool, of the town of Freedom, went
into his barn to harness his team, one OF the
horses kicked him in the head and Knocked him
insensible. He lived until 8 O'Clock in the after
noon. The funeral took place Friday, the ith.
at 3 o. clock
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-05

NJ. stiefel * Co. are selling meas, boys an
children's suits very cheap.