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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01
Look at their new calico gooda.

Mr.. Sam Price, the butcher, lately located at
the corner of Madison and Columbus, has pur-
chased the well known Barrett market, on La
Sale ST. Just north Of the canal, closing the down
town market. He invites all, old friends and
new, to call on him in his new stand where he
will distribute the best meats the market affords
nj the lowest rates,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

RABBIls.-ipropos, of rabbits, friend, writing
from GilJoa, Benton county. Indiana, tells us
that on Dec 81, rs, Master II. o. Fuller (sOn Of
a former resident of LII Sale county, caught -
rabbits; and in three weeks, after wbooi hoGrs,
caught IS rabbits, and it was not very good
time or place for rabbits either. Our cores
pondcnt says if any hoy in old Lii Sale county
can beat IT, trot him out,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01
O~NLN * IiATENNN

one day last week, Mr.. Jesse Rugcr was grind
ing a chscl on an emery stone at Fyfc'S sickle
shop, his little boy standing near watching him
In some way the instrument caught, aud the dust
from the wheel filled Tho eye, Of both. The ac
cidcnt was a serious one, but the boy has about
recovered ana Mr.. Rugcri- rapidly rcgainng Ia,
free use of his eyes
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

At LYNCn's they have received considerable
portion OF their spring stock of dry goods. and
the store is filling up With attractive goods, at
low prices In the carpet line they show very
beautiful stock, including all such goods rs are
desired herc-Brussels, ingrans, hcmp7, mat
tings, oil-cloths rugs, &c, all Of which are Of
fercd at very low price,. All requested to call
and examine the stock.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

The ability to read writing and TO write has
been shown Ivy experience to be handy assist
ant in solving the minor queries Of the great
problem, What is Life We are all worms saith
the preacher, Certain, there are - good many
wormcls in this world. case, TO wit: a Ger
man from the south end Of the county, whon
for convenience we call Schmidt, wanted TO sell
two other gentlemen one day thi. week piece
Of land. He could sign his name, unfortunately:
but could read nothing, not even his own name
after six months, perhaps. The purchasers paid
hun $500 Che says and all three drawing up an
agreement rs To the proposed sale, which includ-
ed also receipt from Schmidt for $3.50, part of
the purchase money. When the papers were
made out in Ottawa and the money paid, Schmidt
saw he was short $50, for which he took the 9th
crs to task, denying that he ever received more
than 800 They on the other hand affirmed they
had paid him $3.50 and produced the aforesaid
agreement making mention OF $3.50, the receipt
of which he had acknowledged by signing it. He
declared ii was a put Hp job rs he could not read
what in the paper. They compromised, how
ever, by dcpositius so with the attorney pend
ing settlement and the papers were executed.
Then the purchasers sued Schmidt for the $50
and got Judgment Then Schmidt he vas med.
\ sQuabblc followed between him and one Of the
purchasers; one got an eye put on him and the
other a nase; and the justice fined each 81 and
costs, which Schmid, paid The was ended,
and our hero went home 500 short in the trade
according to his story and all because he had
not thought 1t worth bis while to learn the art
of writing even Us badly as most lawyers write.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

We would cali the attention Of the public to
our new stock Of wall papers and decorations,
which we have just finished opening. We be-
lcvc it is the handsomc-t, most varied in styles
and the cheapest stock ever shown here. Would
bc pleased to have all call and examine it.
Respectfully.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

j. L. Porter reports his sale . success as TO
amount sold. lie was busy this week filing up
with new stock. Farmers will find it to their in
tcrcst 10 call on Porter from the rcmotest points
in this county, us he is up on his ear ~ TO
prices since his sale, and says be viii sell farm
implements at less margin than any other dealer
in the trade
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

Over on the south side they are running a re-
ligious revival. 1t seems to be quite Il picnic
for the boys. Though the converts among them
may not be IS numerous The elect
would desire 70 see, the boy, nevertheless attend
numcrously and largsly-so largely" IN fact,
that Officer Riordan has frequently been com
PEELED to take his place at the right hand Of the
his "right bCwcr," 80 to
speak.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

On Tuesday last Mr.. and Mrs. !. ". Ehcrsol, Of
Strawn, H., buried their daughter Josie, aged
10 years in the cemetery in hi, city. This is the
fourth child the unhappy parents have buried
here and Of five but one remains to gladden. their
hearts The funeral took place from the residence
Of y. > Ebcrsol, Esq, in west Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

The conspicuous display OF bunting last Sa,ur
day ON some OF our most prominent buildings
wa, IN honor Of the anniversary OF the birth Of
q. Washington. There are still few people SC
old iogyi>h Is to held in respect the memory Of
- man who, though holding many public trusts,
never stole any Of the peoples money, and who
Il even reported, never told lie but NIL such
people, uf course imbibcd those ideas before the
republican party was born.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

The past week has given u winter again IN
earnest. On sunday an inch or 80 Of light snow
fell, after which it began &" -rt cold. On Tue,
day came more snow followed oy q dash OF He
zephyr which at Pcmhna semi the mercury dueu
70 - below On "wednesday lhr mercury ranged
about the point, and Oh Thursday morning 4,
stood at : or : below shortly after ~unr.-.. uu
Thursday it began 10 moderate and Yesterday %
WIS nmiin rcn-nmnll. u.,lin
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

The Business Mems Association will meet at
The Court House on next Monday evening. II is
hoped there will be a large turn out. The con-
stitution will be there for signatures; an impor-
tant report will be made by the Directors; and
Hon. W. Bushnell will deliver short address
appropriate to the occasion. Let ail Interested
n he future Of Ottawa attend
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

The Ladies' Aid Society, Of the VI. f. church
IF west Serena, will give an oyster supper in the
basement OF their church Wednesday evening,
March 5th. cordial invitation Is extended to all.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01
On Mentiny Next

We shall finish invoicing and shall immediate
~ oscn Il large lot of NEW SPRING GOODS, com.
prizng novelties in every department.
We shall be glad to see everybody and show
the bcw styles. Very respectfully,
W. H. Hull.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

That the outward application Of a medicine
will cure such diseases rs fever, aguc and liver
Holman'5 Pads do this. | have the
sole agency for Ottawa, and the genuine pad can
he had of me. T.. Y. GWGGS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01
Notice.

'er rcpainting and have them ready for spring.
We are prepared to do the best work that is done
N the county and at the lowest rates
GAY n PnnTER
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

the Episcopal Church rs usual Tomorrow.
On Wednesday the Ladies Society will meet at
the residence OF VIM Osman, the gentlemen be
ing invited to tea.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

A FREE LECTURE, by the Rev. o. L. Barrier, of
Chicago, will be delivered in the parloro Of the
Clifton Hotel on next Monday evening at $
o'clock. subject, Emanuel Swcndenborg, and
mis- Philosophy" y general invitation extended
30 all.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

\ dance will be given or the evening OF Easter
Monday (Apr,l 14th) under the auspices of Bach's
18th Battalion Band. at Armory Hall, 10 which
a general invitation l. extended.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

Z. ". TIoxie, the La Sale st. GO. +3) crockcry
man, announces that he will eifcr special induce.
ments in his line of goods for the next 60 days.
He has y splendid stock Of goods and all will be
better satisfied and save money by calling on him.
Besides, he gives special prices on tall sets He
displays, also, fine line of table cutlery, wood.
cn.warc, glassware, hird-caGcs, etc. Call and
500 him
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

With the first Of the month come some changes
At Fiskc x Ercm in the matter of employees.
Mcssrs Chcrricr and Mcbride 20 Out-into bust
ness for themselves. MrJ. ID. iiamm, for some
years in the ready made department. will repre-
sent thc house on the road, in which line he has
the reputation Of being biz salesman. His
place in the store will be filled by \. +. Perry,
lately of A. Frank Is Co.'S his engagement be
ginning on Monday next. Mr. Perry has been
in the business for Il good many years and under
stands it thoroughly; and will no doubt be found
agreeable to the houses customers. Mr.. Cher
ricr's place at the cutting table will be filled by
Mr.. James Milligan IT,, Of Boston, u cutter of
experience, who comes here with q fine "char
acter" "Doc" w. l.. Phillips is also behind the
counter, 10 hide the nakcdncss or adorn the per-
SOM (as the case may bc) of the community
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

ON saturday last Chas. Cations mare became
frightened on Ia Sale street and ran south over
the bridge al . lively rate. On the bridge she
struck the buggy in which was Miss Gentleman,
She however, had inst gotten out on the
walk. Both vehicles were injured, Charles's com
Ing Out SECOND br>t,-the only serious result OF
thu affair
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

Remember that Hull u BARTELs are the only
agents OF Wilson Bros white shirts in this city
These goods are warranted frst.claSs in all par
ticulars, and good fits guaranteed, Prices ica-
sonablc.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

The walking mania, which has broken out 81
furiuuely ia the cast and clscN here, has struck
Ottawa, and this evening viii see NJ Turn Han
contest between J. Lester, r, OF this city, and +.
J. Morrill, of Morris, The tramp win be one OF
Il miles i,r Il stake Of SO aud the gaIe-,noney,
walking - begin at O'Clock.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01
l.uCklen's Arnira Salye,

The Hss' Noi,, in the World for Cuts, Bruises
Sore, Ulcers, salt Rheum, letter, Chapped
Hands, tAiHlains, Corus, and all kinds of Skin
Erupupu- This Salyc is guaranteed 10 give per
icr' satisfaction in every case or money refunded
Price - cents per box. For sale by F., Y. Grgcs,
Ottawa His
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Local notices, fftren ccnr- per line.


our facilities for doing all kinds of job Work, in the VA
rous STYLES Of the art surpassed in this sccon AMI
we respectfully solicit those wishing anything done III ms
line to give us call By the iudicouS and liberal use Of
printers ink many mans fortune has been made and thu
teld ia still open. Try it,
Orders by mail promptly attended To.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

FOg RENT, two storc-rooms with rooms above
also two dwelling houses; all IN good repair
DH II. ". HoPKlN-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01
Facts that We Know.

II YOU are suffering with Il severe cough cold,
asthma bronchitis, consumption, loss of voice,
tickling in the throat or lungs, nv khUm that DIR.
KINGS New DISCOVERY will give YOU immediate
relief We know Of hundreds Of cases ii has com
plctcly cured, and that where all other medicines
had failed No other remedy can show one half
rs many permanent cp1S Now to give You salts
factory proof that DR. KINGS New DISCOVERY
,rW t,At you Of Asthma, Bronchitis, Hay Fever,
Consumption, severe Coughs and Colds, lloarsc-
ness, or any Throat or Lung disease, if You viii
call at Il. Y. Griggs's Drug Store Ottawa, you
cangcta trial bottle for ten cents, or a regular
size bottle for 81 (2
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

ii You have a friend who i troubled with d
cough or cold tell him to Try DR.. Marshalrs Lung
Syrup. He will thank you Tor Your advice II
only costs 35c bottle. sold by VI kncusSl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

Michael Woodlock sold a lot of hogs this week.
one of which turned the scale al the enormous
figure Of 30 pounds.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01
" Don't Paint This Spring

Until you get my prices on painting material.
Make note of this and it will pay you.
T. Y (iRI1Gs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

In the Circuit Court was thi- week tried the
cause, Zelhart =. City Of La Sale II seems that
Iclhart. while walking on Water It in that city,
took tumble over unprotected cmhakmcnt,
iniuring his spinal column. The jury gave him
u damages
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

cone day last week." says the Free Press, ga
mila.cycd, meek looking man, with his hand
done up in a bunch OF rags about as large rs It
pillow, went into saloon in Strcator and COM
mcnccd soliciting aid-hc was cripple he
couldn't work. Several Of the boys gave him Il
Nickel when they thought they would look ut
his terribly laccratcd hand. He resisted, but no
use. They took his arm, laid it over the bar and
undid the rags one 10y one. They found rs per
feet hand rs any one could wish to scc-not
even calou,. Then somebody hit him, some
one punched his nose against the bar, and anoth-
cr fellow famed the poor snoozcr with his boot.
Then they formed Il circle and commenced TO pass
him around Don't know where he is now. After
u very careful survey Of the premises nothing
was found bat the rag, that crotwhilc bound his
hand
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

Inc regular monthly meeting OF thc city conn
Ill will be held on Tuesday evening.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

They are talking Of building another grain clc-
yatoT al Sheridan.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

IN court, OF law, it sometimes happens that
the guilty escape and the innocent suffer. But
when tried by public opinion, such errors do not
occur. For many years the Family Medicines
b., T. y pi,rrr, " p, OF Buffalo,
y. !, have been ou tri.i. ono after another The
ingenious lies and SANDER at rival manufacture
cr- have been proved false, while positive cyi-
drncc of merit from Humhcrly-- inyaljd,, has
gradually accumulated Tn" popular verdict Of
great merit j. fully sustained 10y the evidence. as
no remedy Vet known equals the Golden Medical
Discovery. ia curing throat, lung and blood di-
-clsc-. Il the liver hc torpid and bowels ir-
regular, Use the Pca-au, Puv-ttivr "..lcjs. For
fuil Information, see ia" People Common sense
Medical adviser. The cheapest medical work
ever published. nearly l"u u.-r-. illustrated bv
over 30 cplprri plate and Hava-ru'-. Price,
postpaid, $50. A3lr.-- i'.n suiAor. Il. !.
ILnrrr. v =. 4uIlin. y. y
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

On last Monday night tibet or thieves got
into the clothing store one door west Of the vel
low corner ria the cellar and cellar door, through
which latter hole was cut and the bolt slid
back few silk handkerchiefs and some Jew
clry were taken, worth in all about 80.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

tio and look at the new spring STYLES Of hats
and caps a; II. Stiefcl x Cos.
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business Notes.

A. Frank ~ Co. have replaced the old style
shelves Of their store with the new wide and low
sia;iyiag of y pretty pattern. The appearance
of the store is much improved by the change.
Notice the new advcr. of f. ID. Swcctscr n Co.,
in this weeks paper. 1t is specially interesting
to the farming community
W. H. Huh, always on the qli "jpe for improve
mcnts in his store, has made one more, in the
way Of shawl and cloak room. The room now
occupied is the rear half of The store occupied 10y
Mr. Hess, next door south OF Hun, entered 10y an
archway in tTull's south room. The room will
be carpctcd, hung with curtains, &c. with west
light, and when complete viii make IN attrac-
tive salesroom.
Mcssrs. Fiskc y BEEN have totally rcmodcled
their piece goods room, the stairs running up on
the west side; the case and cutting tables changed
and goods shown under an east light. The
change is one decidedly ior the better.
VI. Stictcl Il Co., at the Olmstcad warehouse,
have just put in a dump for unloading shcllcd
corn II /, on a level with the ground and is sit.
uatcd on the north side of the warehouse, in the
alley way.
Thos ". ID. Crane has removed to the office
over Sprnccrs, which has been lifted up for him
in neat manner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

The play is Il charming one, AS many who have
seen it know. The scene is laid in France, the
characters belonging to the better class of peas
ants. The proceeds will be devoted to the Libra
~ of the reading room The sale of seats (at 35
ccnts) is now in progress at Simon Bios.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01
FRIDAYS RACES.

First racc--trotting, free for all, purse 5000;
LIST, $500; ID, $50; Sd, 800; ith, $50, Second
race-950 class, purse $500; LIST, $50; I'd, SO
Sd, So; 4th, $50 Third raCe-runnng, half mile
and repeat, purse 1925; st, SEQ; ID, $40; 3D. S@5.
National Association rnlcs 10 goNrrn.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

In these hard times the habit has become fixed
with many people OF washing Md glove, with
bcnznc. Some severe accidents have resulted
thcrcfrom here and elsewhere very like the fol-
lowing at Mendoza last week: Miss Ida Castle
was washing Kid gloves. The vapor caused by
friction and evaporation ignitcd, and immediate
ly her hands and arms were abalc Her mother
Immediately threw her To the floor and cndcayor-
ed to smother the fame, with clothing. not sue
cccdlng in that way, shr Immersed her hands and
arms in a bucket OF water and cNtiuguishcd the
blaze, but not until Mis- Ida was very badly
burned.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01
New spring clothing at NJ. Sticfcl N Cos


On Tuesday evening, March llth, the Young
Ladies' Temperance Society viii give dramatic
entertainment at the Opera House the drama be-
Ing George Sands "Fanchon.' The following
is the CAST or CHARACTERS:
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shirts.

Go and look at The new spring sly les of hats
and caps al VI. Stici.l n Coz.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-03-01

&C., your Diqrie- for 1872 at O,mln X Hapc
mani.
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Tho season for coughs and colds is now upon
Us. DR. Mar,halr- Lung syrup is the greatest
specific Of the day Call Jt the drug store and
try 10. Only 2jC % bottle. Sold hg " kurU--t
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Read Our Guarantee--Study Our Compass.

WE the OLDEST ONE PRICE CLOTHING HOUSE STATE Nc
Salesman is allowed to deviate Rules
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New ,Iatc pencil ,harrcncr,, 1T o-mau ~
IIaprmau's
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On Yesterday the committee of the County Az
ricultural Board appointed to draft programme
and make up the purses for races at the coming
county fair, reported rs follows
wEpNEsDAY'S RACES.
First race-For $40 horses, purse 500; list,
800: "a, 500; Sd, 500; It'll, $40 Second race
for colts years old and under, purse 500; list,
500; I'd, $50; Sd, $50; ith, $50 Third race
half mile dash, for La Sale county hor-
sea, stake So Society adds $3j; sccord horse
saves stake
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New spring clothing at NJ. sticfcl * Co,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-12-11
How Far the Pleasure Of smoking 1,
Imaginary.

FROM the Laulnn Lancet
The question has been asked why n
a man smoking a pipe should not be
aware when the candle is put out
whether the tobacco is still burning.
There is, first, the point of fact 1t
may be questioned ii any one really
finds himself in the difficulty supposed.
We believe, under certain conditions,
the doubt may exist. Smokers are not
always large consumers of the weed.
They often form n habit of taking
very little smoke into the mouth and
of breathing chiefly through the nose.
The consequence is that the pleasure
OF smoking may consist in having
something to do, and the sensation OF
doing that something is quite a likely
to be n matter of seeing as of tasting.
In eases of this class the smoker, being
deprived of his accustomed evidence
or means of enjoyment, may be dis
tressed. Of course, it is not alleged
that man can not ascertain whether
the contents of his pipe are lighted
when he happens to be in the dark,
That would be sheer folly.
Meanwhile the experiment, if such
it can be called, is well calculated to
draw attention to the economic ques.
tion how far the pleasure Of smoking
il generally imaginary. If it be, a
suitable substitute for the expensive
cigar and wasteful pipe might be
found in some permanent material, OF
proper consistency, moulded into the
approved shape. 1t has long been a
mystery to some smokers how other
smokers could systematically smoke
bad cigars; the mystery may be dis
PEELED if it should turn out that the
fumes of the tobacco are not even in
haled.