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Last week Mrs. Elizabeth A. Wright, from Car
roll, Ia, dropped down on Streator, the light.
ming of her presence first striking one William
Appleton, whom she had arrested on a charge o
bastardy. On Monday last he had a hearing be
fore Esquire Donahoc He tried to prove his in
nocence, but was held to the county court He
afterwards relented and compromised by marry
ing her, ard procuring marriage license, the
justice performed the ceremony in the presence
of a large and very appreciative audience APP
pleton is 25 years old and the woman 81
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08

On last Friday evening Mr. Geo. W. Fuchs,
father OF Capt Fuchs, died at his sons house in
this city, of old age, having reached the ripe age
of IS years. He came to Illinois In 1916 and
shortly after that date settled in Ottawa where
he lived ever since. He was well known fos
his kindly disposition and had made host OF
friends among his own generation and the
younger generations who have grown up during
his latter days He was buried on Sunday
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08
Grand Concert.

Madame Camilla urso the finest lady violinst
in the world, with her qaartette of artists, will be
at the Opera House on Monday evening of next
week. Madame urso was here two years ago and
gave splendid entertainment to q crowded
house. Her concerts are very fine and all should
hear her, Get your reserved seats at Simon Bro.
theirs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08

Following are the mOrtuary statistics of the
city of Ottawa Tor the month Of January:
Under year Of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. :
Between and years Of agc.................
Between and 10 years of agc................
Between 10 and 30 years OF age............... ,
Between 20 and 50 years Of age............... (
Males, ); females, ); native born, ); foreign
borne ); total, 10.
The causes were: commissions, >; brain fever,
l; bronchitis, l; asphyxia, /; puerperal convul-
sions, /; old age, .; killed by the ears, /; sui
eide probably, l.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08

On Wednesday next at his (the Blufdale) farm
in the western part Of the town, Nr Abner Strawn
will offer at public sale the first offering OF reg
lstered Cotswold Sheep OF any number ever made
in the state. The flock contains 100 head Of ami
ants of imported sheep bred by the famous Henry
Cole, Worcestershire, England. On The same day
will be offered some halfbood Clyde colts and
hllies, work horses ard mules, and a number OF
registered Berkshire sows bred to an imported
boar Catalogues furnished on application This
is certainly very important sale. See full par
ticnars in advertisement in another place in this
paper
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08

On last Sunday evening being the sd anniver
sary of the organization OF the Ottawa Turn
verein, the society had little jolitcation. Mr..
John Berger, the late president, and Mr.. A. Fl.
Strobcl made speeches, and the evening thereaf
ter was spent with vocal and instrumental music
and other social pleasures.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08
Mrs. Henry Holmes

Mrs. Henry Holmes d ed suddenly on last Sun
DAY mora,. from the effects Of childbirth. She
was buried Monday afternoon, - very large
funeral procession following tho body 10 the
grave. She wa, cut of in TIE prime Of life, be-
but % years old, and leave q host 81 friends be-
sides her husband. and four ,hildren-one Of
whom is an iufant-iu mparu hey dcrcasc.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08

Prof. Tice, the distinguished meteorological and
weather prophet Of st. Louis, has issued his In
Eual National Weather AlHdaHc for ls7l in which,
besides foretelling the weather for every day in
tho year and clearly explaining the lhcOl, DI.
which his predictions are based he give, his
tory, causes and ELECTS Of tornadoes-a chapter
ON lightning rods, exposes their general worth.
lessness, and explains how they may bc made cf.
fectiye, &c. The whole is uf great interr-t aud
practical value 10 every one, aud especially in
dispensiblc To farmers. For sample copy and
terms Of sale to the trade and to agents. send -
cents to THOMPSON, TICE - Co, Publishers
-. LOUIS, No.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08

About half past nine O'Clock on last Monday
morning, Adam v Hughes, jr., went into the La
Sale Democrat office, bidding Rcddlck good
morning." which they followed up by the usual
conversation between acquaintances. Shortly, he
went into another room of the office. About two
minutes after he had left Rcddick, the latter
heard heavy breathing and one of HIS feet fall
from table to the floor in the next room. Go,
ing to where Hughes was he found him with
his hands gripped and his head lying on his right
shoulder. Reddick, thinking the young man
had fit, called in Dr. Oliver who found him in
sensible. As they raised him up note fell from
his pocket; and he shortly afterwards died, hav.
ing taken the contents of bottle of hydrocyanc
acid as indicated by bottle near him. The note
referred to was signed by A. V. Hughes, jr, and
said: "Out of work, out of health, and out OF
money, have cooly and deliberately taken my
own life. While fully appreciate the
blessings of society, / have no use for the
sympathy that left me the sweet choice OF utter
dependence, crime or death" The cause is evi
den He had been ont of employment about
four or five months, and was very Respondent;
and he suffered, so he said, much from an old
wound in the head He was cool about his pur.
pose, and on one occasion had quite an extended
conversation with physician about the different
means OF committing suicide. He never showed
any signs of insanity. He was - or 2G wears old
The young man was well educated, came of God
family and had always borne an exemplary char
aCtpr
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08

Dcmosthcncs has iscn from his grave and is
discussing the problem Of the "dispcnSation Of
alcoholic stimulants' in Sheridan and Serena.
The question which roublcth his mind is whether
the stuff which makes the northeast Corncrtcs
drunk comes from Norway, Danway or Serena,
or whether the unregcncratc drink Sheridan bit
tiers. He is inclined to think the UNIFORMED Of
Norway and vicinity take in too many doses Of
bittcrs and as Sheridan is a temperance town he
feels Ike comparing it with Sparta: it was no sin
among the Spartams to tell lie but it was dis
grace to be caught in it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08

Mr.. Burke, the town tax collector, bcgs people
to remember that if his action seems harsh when
he levics on their property to pay taxes, MS he
certainly shall do If the taxes are not otherwise
paid, he does only because the law makes it his
imperative duty and leaves him no discretion in
the matter. He hopes he may be compelled
to resort to such harsh measures in as few cases
as possible.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08
NUMBER %.

Joe Murphy played "shaun Rhue" on Tuesday
night to one of the largest houses ever seen in
Ottawa. The play is much better one than any
he has yet given here, and he was well supported
It's main feature is the running fire Of Irish wit,
which certainly is Of the frst.cass keeping the
audience in a perpetual roar of laughter and
never through all the evening growing tiresomc
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08
oOHH L. DCRhE,
Town and City Collector
Notice

Now is the best time to bring in your buggies
for repanting and have them ready for spring.
We are prepared to do the best work that is done
in the county and at the lowest rates
GAY 81 PORTER
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08

The wife of Durfee Chase, former resident OF
this city and lady much esteemed by all who
knew her, died in childbirth at Chicago on Sun
day. The remains of child and mother were in
TERED on Tuesday at Palmyra, near Dixon, y
former home of Mr. and Mrs {.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08

J. f. Porter will be found three doors north OF
his present location after his big auction sale, an
advertisement Of which in detail will be found
on the 9TH page of this weeks issue.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08

At Lynchs all hands are busy getting ready to
take account of stock preparatory to receiving
the new spring stock: and while this is going
on, very low prices (about your own pnccs) will
be made on all goods now in the house Itwould
be wise for all to call and see what they have on
hnnn
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08

NJ. Stefel & Co. have been charging the
Olmstead warehouse, at the foot of La Sale
street, for the storage of grain, and are now
ready to take all the grain that comes, for which
they will always Pay the highest market price.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08

On Tuesday evening brakeman By the name
of Ford, on the Illinois Central Railroad, was run
over and instantly killed few miles north of
La Sale. He was switching, and in some man
got his foot caught in the frog, and before he
could release himself he was killed. His body
was literally cut in two.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08

LOTS OF NOVELTIES. Among them is n large
lot of the new spring style rERcAis, cheap and
handsome.
Is and q Napkins at prices that surprise every
body. Ladies' "Babriggan" and elsie Thread
Colored Hosiery in elegant colors and styles An
other large assortment of
CHEAP DRESS GOODS.
Hamburg Observation-Disclosures of patterns
pretty and Cheap,
The only complete stock of two.toned ribbons
in the city.
A new and handsome stock of BUTTONS.
Our new CARPETS surprise every one by their
beauty and cheapness, The stock is large icing
nearly segen tons might, and we think we can
please the most fastidious. Give us 4 call and
see W. II. Hull.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08

To the Taxpayers Ct Ota,r0:
All taxes having been due since the 10th day
of December last, and beng under the necessity
of making my returns to the County Treasurer
on the 10th day of March next, all delinquent
taxpayers will take notice that will be com
PEELED to levy and collect the same on or before
the 18th day of February. Office with S. W.
Raymond County Treasurer.
JOHN I. BURKE,
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For Rent,

James McQuade has some more farm land for
rent reasonable terms. Good improvements on
the place
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08

The Guide Post remarks that Mcssrs. John
Clark, of Utica, and John Gray, Of La Sale were
surveying land in La Sale preparatory, il is
thought, to breaking ground for the erection Of
tile factory
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08

Martin keim has the sole agency for Ottawa OF
Phil Bests Premium Milwaukee, Lager Beer De
liyered free to all parts of the city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08

LosT-a long mink boa, either on the street or
in some store The finder will be rewarded by
leaving it with Charles Skinner at Stiefel's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08

Workingmen, Look to your interests and saw
doctor bills, by using DR.. Marshalrs Lung Syrur
for all cases of coughs, cold. etc. Price only >
cents bottle. Sold by VI. Kneussl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08
OTTAWA, ILL.,, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8. 1879.

The highly intellectual part of this community
quite frequently break forth in lamentations at
our want of "cultuah." 4 Joe Murphy comes
with "low Irish comedy and draws 5000
house; Il Cunning lectures in the court house to
empty benches and bushels OF tobacco guilds. He
storms; he tells his audience how ignorant and
unappreciatiye they are; says it's all demnon.
sense, this popularizng of sclcncc-thc populace
are all hasscs anyhow; and the intellectual pco-
pie so home weeping because the public are SO
very, very vulgah and ignowant. 1t may be some
consolation to the "vulgah herd 10 know that
in Strcator the Ladies' Library lecture course OF
three lectures Melted Just So The truth is, the
lecture business is played out. 1t is rare that a
man worth listening to is heard from the ros.
trums outside the great cities or the colleges. A
prominent man, such rs DR.. Thomas or Prof
Swing, now and then, 'for a consideration"
talks to Il provincial" audience; but the mass
of country lecturers are wind,bags, endeavoring
to scrupc together an existence they cannot
earn by legitimate labor. The press has killed
the business OF the lecturer, rs it is gradually
usurping the place of the pulpit, in the shape OF
the monthly, the b-monthly or the quarterly.
in these the greatest minds of the world are now
more than ever before printing their best thoughts
as the best way Of reaching the greatest and most
intelligent audience. The thinker can no longer
talk to u hundred people at 50 cents a head. As
the friend Of the "Autocrat of the Breakfast
Table" said to the autocrat Of his conversation,
"YOu are wasting merchantable literature, n cash
article, at the rate, nearly can tell, of fifty
doll h,, A la,o
rs the autocrat calls good takers, comparing
them to sprnklers of dusty road, are most use
full personagcs and would be heartily welcomed
if they came "to sprinkle But man, no matter
how great, is human, and sells his thoughts to
the highest bidder-the periodicals.; and to them
the rural public, at least must look for the latest
discoveries Of science and the keenest delights of
art and bellies letter. The only frstclass lecturer
within the reach of the citizen urbe is the high
grade magazine.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08
.IORRING DEPARTMENT.

facilities for doing all kinds Of job Work, in the va
styles of the not surpassed in this section ant
we respectfully solicit those wishing anything done In THU
line give call, BY the judicios and liberal use
printers ink many mans fortune has been made and The
ied IL still open. Try it.
Orders by mail promptly attended to-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08

LosT-At the Convent Chapel Sunday af.
ternoon, Feb. I'd a coral and gold eardrop. The
finder will be suitably rewarded 10y leaving il
with Paul Tcissctre at II. J. Gillcn's .
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The Young Ladies' Temperance Society viii
give an entertainment in the near future at tn,
Opera House Look ont for it,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08

Young William Russell was called into court
on Tuesday of this week as witness for Dow
ney. Downey was sent to the penitentiary
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See Some

Beautiful patterns of ladies' silver back combs
Ia Tress's, next door to Megailin's.
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Two Weeks More.

The winter stock at ii. j. GILLEN's is fast dis
appearing at the ruinous prices offered; but in
the stock remaining there will be found certain
ly many decided bargains. To enable all to share
in the advantages of the SALE it will be continu
ed for two weeks longer, preparatory to invoic
ing; IN view of which fact, even greater reduc
tons will be offered to clear out the stock as
much rs possible.
FOR SPRING.
For the opening spring trade the house is, OF
course, on hand with u new fresh stock of do
mestics: beached and unbleached muslins, sheet
ings, prints ginghams, tckings, dunhams, chev-
lots, &c, &c, at new and agreeable prices.
LINENs.-Thc linen stock includes all grades,
at very low prices: Napkins, table-linens, tow
els and toweling, &c.
Great bargains will be offered in boots and
shoes, selections to be made from q full and
choice stock
The grocery house, as matter of course,
keeps pace with the times, offering fresh goods
of the best quality at prices that cannot be beaten
by any one anywhere.
We have frequently mentioned the fact, but it
cannot be too often repeated that in no line OF
goods will the house be undcrsold nor will any
one be allowed to 20 away dissatisfied Old Gus
toners may continue their trade assured they
get the best at the lowest prices, and new ones
should consult their interests by seeing what
GILLEN can do for the good of their pocket
books.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08

Tonica eontemplates Ten nights IN a Bar
Room" LET it go no farther" And Lostant
has had the "Drunkard's Warning" Hope they
will heed it.
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STORE FOR RENT--The store at present occu-
pied by s. H. IIunsberger, Is La Sale ST., will
be for rent after March LIST. Enquire of Jno. T..
Burke or Thos A. Burke, at II. J. Gillens.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08

Go to NJ. Stiefel & Co for your clothing The,
are selling at cost and about cost
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See what the druggists say about DR.. Marshal's
Lung Syrup. 1T never fails to cure the worst
cough or cold promptly and ettectnally. Price
only - cents bottle. Sold by NJ kncussl.
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Overcoats at NJ. Stiefel d Co.'s.

Man has not yet discovered the philosopher.
stone but he has learned that woman is at the bot
tom of all earthly troubles. Should n man fall
from the top Of II three story building you will
be pretty sure to find that some pretty girl had
passed along the pavement below; or If Il lad
has an 'cyc put on himn or his ear shaved oil or
his nose smashed, ten to one some charming
lassie has made Il "mash" on somebody. They
had little dance hereabouts The other night and
Johnny Blank was there arraycd in fine linen and
an Alaska diamond pin lard some other clothing,
of coursc) And Billy Dash was there with his
girl. Our informant says she was like the mag.
nolia blossom at the latter end of March John
my was ''mashcd' and when the divine waltz
echoed through the marble halls he bucklcd on
to her She said with the most ravishng Of
voices that "she was engaged to Billy" son."
said our hero, bill won't careful make it all
right with him. And they did the glide"
When the music ceased and John came down to
earth again he was told that friend wanted to
see him outside in the hall. He tore himself
away from the "star of his fate" ana hcd him to
the hall. There he met Billium with fluid in
his eye. Words were spoken-eXplan-a rush
ing Of fect-stcllar studies--Oh! And John
climed into bed that night with an eye on him as
biz as turnip ana decorated with twcnty-ninc
ounces of bccf-stcak. 1t will get white again
in time.
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Mendoza lady, last week, had her pocket
picked while walking on prominent street TO
the post Office. The pocket book was taken, the
contents removed ard the book replaced in her
pocket A cool sort of thief that, Alto g0ther
the facts are important, If true
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Tax Notice.

Look at the Atwood overcoats for so, wortl
SD, at NJ. StiCicl * Co.'S.
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25-cent shirts or drawers now for 20 cts at NJ
Stiefel 4 Co.'S.
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Mendoza is to have an artificial stone manu-
ufactory.
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5O-cent shirts and drawers at 30 cts at NJ.
Stiefcl Il Co.'S
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blocks west of Boylc's grocery, they were at work
this week clearing away rubbish and building
bontires to burn it. About p NJ. yesterday Mr.
Piles little daughter thought she would start a
little fire of her own, which she did ty touching
a match to a hay stack. The stack was burned
and also the new barn near by. The little girl,
after beginning the 'fun," became very much
frightened and ran away to the ravine, where
she was found crying as though she didn't enjoy
the blaze at all.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08

The Chronicles fire statistics for December and
the year 1878 published. The yearly report
shows for the United States:
Aggregate losses S6+,3l5,9OO S6S,2d5, 500
Losses to ms. Co's........ 36,5759oO 37,39s, 700
No. of fires |. s. Il Canada, 1202} 10, 493
New York sustained the greatest loss, S9,397,-
600; Idaho Ty. the smallest, $4,000. Illinois
lost s3,Ol 300 For the month of December the
losses were in the L. s. and Canadas:
1878. 1877.
Aggregate losses ........ 5000, 400 So l2O, 500
Losses to ms. Co's....... 37Ob, 400 2,9Sl 800
No. of fires .....,....... 1908 003
Illinois lost 1851 900 There were burned in
the United States, bakeries, churches, $ cigar
factories Is drug stores, fancy notion stores, 10
Touring and grist mills, % gin houses, 20 coun-
try grocery stores Al hotels 20 liquor stores, II
livery stables, machine shops, II newspaper Of
fees, Photographic galleries, public halls, 10
restaurants, II saw mills school houses, Ike.
Among other comments on the annual report the
Chron'c'" saws, THAT the disposition to burn
property is more manifest now than heretofore
is clearly indicated by the number of last years
fires. In the daily reports of fires incendarism
figures as one of the principle causcs.'
The ceremony OF taking the white veil at the
convent chapel on last Sunday afternoon was
witnessed by as many people as the building
could hold and many who wished to see the
ceremony were disappointed in not being able to-
gain entrance to the chapel The exercises were
delayed for above an hour, but the audience
waited patiently till the ceremony began by the
young ladies walking up the aisle to the altar
with their lighted tapcrs. The usual form of
ceremony followed, conducted by the very revcr-
end Dean Terry, assisted by Rev. Fathers Flynn
and Burns and Dr. Gavin. The name. Of the
young ladies who there babe good-by to the
world are Annie Finn, Cecilia LeCcyer and En-
ma Papin, taking the names respectively Of Sis
tiers Mary Stanslaus, Frances de Sales and Mar
garct Mary Aloquc. The service was very beau.
tifu and impressive.
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On last Saturday night, when officer Becker
went 10 Delhouser's saloon on La Sale street ia
order the place closed, it being midnight, there
was quite crowd there. Among them were
Dan. Canty, Dan. Ryan and Patsy Ryan. When
the saloon was closed all three went away to-
Sether but on the way home the Ryan's knock.
cd Canty down and relieved him Of some So 90
No complaint has been made, but the Ryans have
disappeared. Otherwise, police matters in the
city have been unusually dun. \ few druuks
and disordcrlies have been arrested including. OF
course, our friend Teddy Ryan.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08

Stcph. Kennedy has opened barber shop on
La Sale street, three doors north Of Superior,
which Will Gilman is fixing up in fine shalc.
Mr., X. is favorably known in this town as a tip
top barber, aud will no doubt be well patronizcd.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-08

The Strcator Guards, assisted 10y Charlie Col
Inns, will open out on the 18th inst, with "North
and South'-a JangiHg good play The Light
Guards Of La Sale and Peru will masquerade at
the Chambers House, Peru on the 18th.