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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-19

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CHESTNUT HILL, Philadelphia, April %, 1876.
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Ammonia Liniment on Flora Temples hind pas
turn Joint. She had been quite lame; the effect
was wonderful; she walks now quite well. Very
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using 10 ON LIttIetOn's right fore leg.-A. w.
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PROLApsus UTEHI CALLING OF THE WOMB. a
WONDERFUL CURE. Nine years my wife suffered
with this terrible complaint. She was attended by
doctor after doctor went to the different hospitals
where females are treated; tried them Rll-wOre
bandages and pessaries with only Temporary relief
Her life was miserable. We applied DR.. Giles Lin
iment. Her relief was Immediate She is now wen
i. MCDERMOIT, 40 West 18th street, New York.
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was in dreadful condition. Joints swollen,
pain intense. Injections of morphine into my veins
failed to relieve me. Giles Liniment Io1ide OF Am
mOnia took away the deposits from my joints.
want every one who suffers to know what will cure
them.-FoRDYCE LoTHRoP, North Hyde Park, Lam
mobile county, VT.
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NEUEALGIA.-A WONDERFUL CURE The great
Reviyalist, Rev William j Corbitl says:-"Giles'
lodidc 81 Ammonia, is, in my Judgment, the best
remedy Tor neuralgia ever put before the public. /
have been afflicted with this terrible disease for 81
ycars, aud never, until fell upon DR.. Giles rene
saying this, inasmuch as / desire always to be u
bCngiactor to the human family.-WiLLIAM =. Con-
Brr Chairman OF the Methodist Church extension,
New York.
In my family, and for the STOCK have used Giles
Llnimcut lOdide Ammonia. IL is unsurpassed, and
am surprised at the many different maladics in
Wmch II Is applicable. 1t gives the utmost satls-
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pennsylvania Experimental Farm
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there Is great saving.
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-25

At the end OF Webster street near the ravine
bridge, somebody is laying q drain from numer
Gus dwelling houses on the street. The work
doesn't seem to progress rapidly and the street
has been torn up for some time. The other
night, Saturday, we think, bevy OF lads with IA
team and hack drove west on the street. Where
they were going to We know not nor will we init.
mate They were not over anxious to have the
neghbors hear them; and had probably taken
.his street not to excite any one. attention
since they would meet no one on the street after
dark. But "the best laid plans OF mice and men"
"bust up" sometimes, and so did theirs. For on
reaching the end Of Buchanan street, down went
the ofi-horse into the ditch dug for drain tile.
The scene that followed beggers description.
Mad? Their rage would have fired q stone wall
One fellow in particular was mad. He'd swear
aud grit his teeth and swear again. all in low
but desperately earnest voice. Terrible as the
swearing was, the manner it all came out nearly
convulsed with laughter couple Of listeners who
stood back in the darkness. Finally some Of the
neighbors came out with lanterns and the horse
was rescued, but the atmosphere OF the neigh
borhood is blle yet and the stones and bits OF
iron on the street are "chawed" all 10 powder.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-25

SUDDRN.-Mr. Thos. Roberts, father Of Mrs
jeff Carson, Of this city, died suddenly at the
Clifton Hotel on last Wednesday evening. He
had been suffering some time from heart disease
and was under treatment for that disease, though
not thought to be in any danger. However,
about half after six he dropped down in the
watercloset OF the hotel, dying almost instantly.
He was at once taken to his room, where Drs.
Richards and Godfrey examined him, pronounc-
ing life extinct.
He was some GO years Of age, and was native
Of England. He has lived in Ottawa number
Of years, burying his wife here few years since.
He was never in business here, but had made
many friends in social circles by his cordial man,
ners and pleasing address. He was buried from
the Episcopal Church yesterday afternoon.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-25

RACEs.-An interesting afternoon was had at
the Fair Grounds on Wednesday last, when .
couple OF short running races were had. The
leading race was between Little Joe,' chest
nut gelding, owned by Mr.. Grundy, OF Newtown,
Livingston Co, and Dutch Grip owned by Mr..
McLatchey The race vas half mile heats, best
in 3, for $50 q side. Joe" sold as the favorits
on the start, but declined after while in favor
OF the Girl" who won the race in two straight
heats. The last heat showed the horses best,
perhaps; the Girl" ran away from "Joe" on the
quarter but came under the wire only half
length ahead, and would probably have been
beaten at another quarter.-The second race was
between Kinnevans Battle colt, McDonad's Lex
colt and Dickerson's Buckskin; quarter-mils
heats, best in 3. Il was won in two heats as
follows: Kinuevau, LIST; Dickerson I'd; hcDon-
aid, Sd
The La Sale Matinee set for Friday last, was
postponed on account Of the weather TO Satur!
day last II was attended by COO or 500 speeta-
tors The track was q little green, but will be in
time first class course. The freefor-all Was
won by Ella Earl; the $50 by Prince, Of Ottawa;
the 2:40 was undecided, but Little Walter took
two and Fred Reynolds one.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-25

The exhibition by the Turner Society on last
Monday evening at their hall was an interesting
affair The exercises were chiefly of calisthenlcs
for children and younger boys, and the precision
and gracefuness Of their movements showed
that the new instructor, Mr. Dick, graduate Of
the Milwaukee gymnasium, is in no wise inferior
to his skilled predecessor. One of the most in
features was tho Indian club swinging
by the class Of girls and Mr.. Otto Gondclf, the
latter being an unusually graceful and skilled
performer. Few kinds Of exercise are more val
liable than the Indian club practice, and it is
that so few, comparatively, under
stand it. We are sure that il our American Ia
dies would initiate their German townsmen in
their use there would be less reason for the Ia
mentatons now so frequently heard OF the phys-
cal decline Of American women. The evening
closed with ball, which was we'll attended.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-25

EDITORS FREE TRADER-Some weeks ago,
while employed as miller in the Ionic Mills, for
reasons satisfactory to myself, I gave the pro-
prietors notice that within the next three weeks
they must look for another miller, and al the end
Of the time named | quit their employment and
went to work in the City Mill Since then the
Ionic Mill people have been pursuing me with
slanderous talk, saying didn't understand my
business, was poor miller, made poor -four, &c,
and intimated that for reasons OF that kind they
had discharged me. Now as have been miller
for thirty two years and always kept up with the
times, am compelled In self defence to notice
these ISLANDERS. II the -four OF the Ionic Mills
failed to give satisfaction while was their miller
it was because they mixed all kinds OF dirty
spring wheat with their best -four and then put
the bame on the miller. Their Worlds Best"
was mixed two-ffths with spring wheat; their
Graham was mixed with low grade flour and
wheat bran; and in making rye flour they Gem.
PEELED me to grind tailings and rye together. I
should like to see the miller that can make q
good article under such conditions. My present
employers, who countenance no such question:.
BILE practices, say they are well satisfied with my
work, and in my opinion people who want hon
est work and honest weight will do well to patron
ize them. f. PUCKRTT.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-25
Overcoats cheap--$2. rs. Look at them at NJ
Stiefel & Co.'S

New BoARD.-The insurance agents Of this
for the purpose Of regulating rates. Every agent
of the city is member. This is in accordance
with the new order of things in insurance mat.
tiers, and the local agents, approaching the fact
that if they did not form board their companies
would do SO for them, took the matter in hand
and by themselves organizing will be able to Sc.
cure better rates than If the companies had fixed
them. The entire business portion Of the city
has been rated and standard fixed for dwelling
property; both OF which are but slight rate per
cent. of advance over rates current last week,
and not SO high by considerable as the compa
MES would themselves have probably fixed
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-25

The street and alley committee OF the city
council have been busy the past week. In the
first place they have had gang OF men and a
few teams at work graveling Joliet ST., and Main
and La Sale sta, in the business portion Of town.
They have also drawn up the plans and let the
contract for new reservoir at the corner OF Con.
grcss and s. Division SITS, near j. Dckey's. 1t is
to be 22xlOxl0 feet. +. Ahern has the contract
for $40, the cstern to be finished within six
weeks. The Ottawa Gas Co. has also been at
work putting up some 20 new street lamps at
places needing them, which will be ready for use
next month. This will make about 100 lamps
in the cty
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Lectures.

lectures to be given in this city during the next
two months. The first will take place on Wed
nesday evening, Nov. 4, when Rev. w. II. rhom
as, an eminent divine, Of Chicago, will lecture
He will be followed by Prof. J. Alfred knight, in
an entertainment consisting Of character read
ings, &c; s. Fl. Davis with his lecture, Ginger
soil ct al. "a. Cod" Mrs. j. Ellen Foster, Of Iowa
Rev. Mr.. Barnes, of this city, finishing the course
The entertainments will take place at suitable
intervals, 80 as to finish the course before Christ
mas. The course will be an interesting one and
should succeed well, since the price for season
tickets will be but one dollar. Tickets are now
ready for purchasers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-25

Successful trade is being experienced by any
house in this city than that now enjoyed by the
old house OF II. j. GILLEN, which finds plenty OF
business to employ force OF IA employees
more, perhaps, than any house in the city. The
secret Is simply this: the enormous stock Of the
house was purchased before the late advance and
with the advantages Of cash, all Of which bene.
fits are donated to the public
In no line of goods is the house weak. The
SHAWL and CLOAK stock is perfect, and will meet
the appreciation of all classes OF buyers, while
the dress goods stock is complete in its selections
of novel and fashionable seasonable goods. In
SILKS and vELyErs and trimmings the house
yields the first place to none, while in staple
dress goods, domestics, hannels, blankets, cloths
and all wooden goods, the house was never
stronger more able to offer bargains In the full
sense OF the term than at present. Take our
word fer it, you will find it to your advantage to
call.
The boot and shoe and grocery departments
are also completely stocked with desirable goods
and no more favorable prices can be obtained
anywhere. All requested to call.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-25

Business at this house has equaled the mos
elaborate "booms" and the establishment seems
to be preparing for still more vigorous "boom.'
Such certainly seemed to bethe condition OF af
fairs there yesterday.
ovRRCoATs.
The stock OF cvercoats in the ready. made de
partment exceeded anything We had yet seen
and includes every class Of goods desirable-a'
prices suting the purse OF every possible buyer
CHILDREN's CLOTHING.
Another addition has been made to the stock OF
In all lines Of chidren's clothing the house il
beyond competition. Parents should call.
LUNG PROTECTOR.
Fiske Il BEEN certainly have happy faculty
of getting hold Of good things. For instance,
they have the only sensible thing in the way Of a
lung protector we have yet seen. 1t is really
perfection, and must be seen to be appreciated
In fact the house has everything man wants
to wear-shirts, underwear, hosiery, &c, &c, -
and the world can buy OF them certain Of getting
their moneys worth.
BY-THR-BY,
They just opened yesterday line OF silk wipes
cheaper than we ever saw; new ncckwear; and
the finest line Of scarf pins and sleeve buttons to
match, imaginable-the variety Of styles and
novel designs is simply astonishing and they
can be sold at prices equally astonishing for the
cheapness.
Remember-this is the One Price House, and
10 governed by rules Of the Compass and Guar.
antee published elsewhere on this page.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-25

Longfellow entertainment was announced
by the Tonica X. Il. Society for last evening. The
programme consisted of an essay on the life and
writings of the poet, followed by The Bridge >
and "The Rainy Day. as songs, and the reading
of the "favorite poems" Of the author. The idea
is very pretty one and a winter series of
authors entertainments on similar plan could
not fail to be both interesting and valuable to
any community.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-25

A new mail route has been opened from Toiiica
to Lowell and Vermilionville. The carrier leaves
Tonica at 2:30 p. NJ on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays arriving at Vermillionville at O'Clock
returning same evening arrives at Tonica at 80
By this arrangement the Ottawa mail will reach
Lostant somewhat earlier on those days than
heretofore
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-25

The Young Ladies Temperance Society will
give an oyster supper and musical and literary
exercises next Tuesday evening. The young Ia
dies are richly deserving of the most liberal
patronage and support; and we hope the people
will assist them in removing the debts now hang
ing over them, created to keep their reading
room open to the public. The entertainment
will be given at tho Baptist church and the pro-
gramme will consist Of a duet by Misses Lura
Nash and Carrie Manley; song, by Miss Lu
Nash; reading, Miss Ncwbccker; song, male
quartette
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-25
A fresh lot OF those $500 kip boots just re
lceived at J. Megaffin's.

NEw-In our advertising columns will be
found the card Of F. II. Bestman, the new furni.
ture dealer on Main ST. His stock is large and
carefully selected, and will please all. As a
workman Mr.. b. is undeniably one of the very
best in the city. Persons wanting fine hard wood
work done to order or special furniture made for
household decorations or hangings will not find
his superior in the city. His prices will be found
very reasonable in all cases; Mr.. b. is a pleasant
man to deal with; and having tut lately opened
out in the furniture business is specially anxious
to have all call on him and see his new stock
The public will lose nothing by doing so Us occa-
SION comes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-25

The Blackstone School, Mendoza, (Wm Jen.
kins, principal took first premium at the late
State Fair for language work, both in compost
ton and translation. The Blackstone competed
for but two premiums in High School work, with
the above result. About 200 schools of the state
were represented.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-25

THE WELL.-The well has not progressed very
rapidly this week because Of break in machin,
cry. The depth Of 235 feet had been reached
when the tools broke as they broke once before,
and to make the repairs properly will use up this
week. During the week water rose in the well
Is feet and is now within II feet Of the surface
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-25

One OF the suits growing out of the Mendoza
municipal muddle has been settled, says the
Reporter. j. L. Nisley, street supervisor has
signed a receipt by which he agrees to withdraw
all suits against the city, in consideration Of
$3.50 paid him for services during the time his
orders were withheld for his pay, being at the
rate OF s4333 per month, for Is months.
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Please call.

Buffalo Rock and Mr.. II. Meyers, were the VIC
Tins Of q runaway horse on Wednesday, They
were going west on Main street to dinner,
o. Meara driving single horse. The animal be-
gan to run after crossing the side-cut bridge and
after it crossed the railroad went IA if hred out
OF gun" Both attempted to stop the beast,
and in doing SO caused him to turn north at the
Swift corner, when the buggy was overturned.
O'Meara was hurt in the back and on the hand,
and Meyers in the face. The buggy was well de-
molished and Mr.. Swift's new fence somewhat
damaged by the animals running into it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-25

On Tuesday evening last, boy named George
Mcqueen, aged about II years, attempted to
board the evening freight going west through
Marseiles. He made plunge for the caboose,
but was thrown under the car, which ran over
his body at the stomach. He was horribly man.
gled and died in a very few minutes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-25

A horse belonging to James Follett accidental
ly killed itself on Monday morning last 1t was
standing in one Of the stone cutters west Of Stief
els tied to post; but becoming entangled in its
halter strap, the animal began to plunge, durin =
which it slipped or the stone and striking IL.
head against the rubble stone pavement outside
the stone gutter died from conclusion OF the
brain.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-25

We will continue our Glow prices" notwith-
standing the great advance in prices Of nearly
everything.
We own our goods at low figures, and will con
tinue to "lead in low prices"
We offer good standard fast color prints at Sc.
Good yard wide sheeting 6i4c.
5000 yards new winter dress goods, every de-
sirabe," at l21i, IS, Is and 20c.
200 doz. ladies' hose in plain and fancy merino
at 10, l215, l5 Is and zoe.
Gents underwear-,ery cheap.
Ladies' underwear--pery cheap
Chidren's underwear-sery cheap.
"CLoAKs"--Anotherl large lot arrived from Bos-
ton this week. Elegant misunderstanding en-
tirely ne,D.
We ask no advance in prices on CARPETS Our
stock is large, including the new winter designs.
Cal and net posted on prices
SCOTT Bios & Co
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DIR AGENTS.

THE FREE TRADER may be obtained at the following
places by single copy, subscriptions will be taken for
any length OF time ut the regular rates:
Il. WILEY, Seneca.
F. L. DoNAGHo, Streator.
l. Ii. TRowBRIDGE, Marseilles.
The paper always e Office OF the Rock Island
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ycnence Of our friends.
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At ID. Heenan s Co.'s this Week.

New cloaks.
New shawls.
New skirts.
New black and colored cashmeres.
New dress goods, silks and velvets.
New black beaver cloths.
New and novel circular cloths.
New lannels and blankets.
New table linens, towels, napkins.
New hosiery, gloves and endless variety Of no.
lions.
New boots and shoes.
New groceries.
All Of which will be offered at our usual popu.
lar prices, Please call Respectfully
d. HKENAN Il Co.
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The ladies aid Society of the Episcopal church
will meet at the residence of NJ. II. Swift, Esq,
on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 3Oth at P. NJ. Gen,
tlemen are iHvited to tea at Pm
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Philip PhIliiDs.

Please see posters for Philip Phllipss Even.
ing Of Sacred Song" in the Baptist church, OF
tawa, Monday evening, Nov. Sd. Tickets only
25 and 40 cents. Reserved seats without extra
charge) for those who purchase tickets on or be
fore Nov 1st
Go and hear him sing "Your Mission" which
SO moved the heart OF President Lincoln that he
requested Mr.. Phillips to repeat the soul-inspir
ing song.
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Go to NJ. stiefel & Co.'S for your fine suits.

Mr.. Fenton Dunn, once a resident ef this city
died in La Sale on Saturday last, oftyphoid fever
aged 26 years. He was much respected here, a:
we'll as at La Sale, where he had lived for some
time past
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-25

Although buffalo robes have experienced 3
very decided advance in Chicago, Hull Il Bartels
will continue to sell their big stock at the old
prices. Don't forget it!
GLOVES, GLOVES, GLOVES.
See Hull & Bartes' stock of driving, huskng
and all-work gloves These are the cheapest
goods in the market. All goods guaranteed.
CAPS, CAPS.
Their stock Of winter caps will be in to-day,
which will complete their stock, filling all de.
partmeats OF the house with ssasonable goods.
Please call.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-25
A Fact.

That r. D. Sweetzer & Co. sell the best Sc wing
machine in La Sale county at the lowest price
All fully warranted, all kinds. Also needles, re-
pairs and attachments.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-25

Lostant man made 1900 gallons of syrup
and 600 pounds OF sugar from his crop of sor-
ghum. We are told he has sold most of his syrup
at 20 cents
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-25
LOCAL MATTERS
Ottawa Tile Works.
WEST OF STARCH FACTORY.

WEST OF STAKCH FACTORY.
We are manufacturing and have
on hand a full stock Of Drain Tile
and Pressed Brick, as good as are
made in the State, and propose to
sell at bottom prices. Save com.
missions and buy only at the fac.
tory. OTTAWA TILE co.
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The Churches.

Services in the Episcopal Church in the morn
ing only, tomorrow.
The new pastor Of the NJ. f. Church not hav-
ing yet arrived, there will be no service there to-
morrow,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-25

srRAYED OR SToLEN-An English coach-dog'
bitch; had leather collar on. liberal reward
will be paid for her return to this office.
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SUBSCRIPTIONS for all the principal papers and
periodicals in the United States received at Os
man & Hapemans.
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The Baptist society will have one of their
pleasant secials in the lecture room of the chuch
next Thursday evening, Oct 30th. A picnic sup
per will be served from to o'clock.
Friends in town and country cordially in.
vited to be present.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-25

The dwelling OF Mrs. saamen, in Peru, wa
burned early last Monday morning. Loss, $500
Nothing was saved.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-10-25

The Third Annual Anniversary OF Lodge No.
20, A. o. L. W. will take place this evening at
the lodge room in the Opera House block A
cordial invitation is extended to all members of
the order