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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

Our ncighbors OF Streator and Sheridan are
having deal of trouble to enforce their prohi-
ously disregarded This from the Free Press is
the latest phase Of the contest: 'Those parties
who have been engaged in dealing in crooked
whisky and bcer-scling in town since the arst
Of July were considerably agitaed the last Of last
week by discovering that Chicago detective had
been around among them taking notes Of their
dongs, and finding out who their patrons were.
Suits have been commenced against few OF
them, and other suits are to be instituted soon"
Sheridan, it seems, has been supplied with
beer by one Rullnger from wagon, to the scan
dial OF law abiders, who have begun suits against
him with the determination of knowing whether
local option" is optional or no.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23
A Day of Jubilee.

The German Benevolent Society of this city is
making elaborate preparations for the celcbra-
ton of its 25th anniversary by grand jubilee AT
Ottawa on the 2Sth inst. Numerous kindred So
eieties from neighboring cities have been invited
and will take part in the festivities. The visitors
from abroad will be met in the morning at the
various railroad depots and escorted to Schaefers
Hall and there refreshed, after which all will
gather at Turner Hall and organize into grand
procession, headed by Bach's Band. The pro-
cession will move through the principal streets
and then to Hoes's Grove on the south side,
where, after more refreshments, an address OF
welcome will be delivered by Mayor Richolson,
followed by the Grafton of the day by Chas. NJ.
Reese Esq, and then by numerous short speech
es, interspersed with music. In the evening
there will be ball at Turner Hall and royal
banquet, under the supervision of the German
ladies of Ottawa. All in all it is determined to
make it such day that those who attend it shall
say:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

The following scheme exposed may be useful
to our rural readers The Wcnona LHdr,
The counties Of Bureau and Putnam are over
run with lot Of travelling frauds. The farmers
have already been victimized over $4,000 These
agents claim to be selling superior pillow, and
with that a patent jack They frequently cs-
tablish an agency for the plow and sell the
Jacks taking notes therefor and then negoti-
ate the notes for whatever they can get The
purchaser never hears anything Of the plows,
men or '.jacks," but the note turns up in some
innocent party's hands The best way to avoid
these dead beats Is TO deal with men With cst.b-
lished regulations for honesty and fair dealing.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

Elgin has an establishment for canning corn,
beans, tomatoes, &c, taat gives steady employ
ment to sixty or seventy hands, to say nothing OF
the profitable market it affords to the gardeners
in the vicinity who raise those articles, and there
is said to be lots of money in the business. What
is there to prevent Ottawa from having similar
establishment? There is no region in the world
better adapted to raising corn, tomatoes, beans,
peas, &c, than tina. around Ottawa and if the
business Of canning these can be made profitable
anywhere it ought to be here.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

Last Friday Phpbe Chase and Lincoln Pratt,
driving carriages returning from a picnic near
Earvlle INDUCED in little race. The result
was Pratt's conveyance was overturned: Daniel
Dean was hurt in the head, Ida Brown had an
arm broken, Attic Hall was hurt in the back,
Mamie Chapman hurt in the jaw, and Pratt on
the knees and back.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

On Saturday last officers Brennan and Fox ar
rested one ThoS Fox of the first ward, as one Of
the parties concerned in the rape mentioned last
week He gave bonds of g., 600 to appear foreN.
animation. On Tuesday Thos. Bailey, another
of the sweet quartettc gave himself up. The eX.
animation will be held next week
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23
The Churches.

There will be services at the Episcopal Church
tomorrow in the morning only.
Rev John Ellis will preach at the Grove School
House in Rutland at s o'clock Z. 81. tomorrow.
The repairs at the Congregational Church not
being completed, Rev. Mr.. Barnes will preach in
the morning at 1890 at the Opera House. Miss
Eta Nattnger has been invited to and will assist
the choir on that occasion.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

Two OF A KIND wo very sudden deaths took
place in tins city this week, The first happened
on Monday morning. Patrick Clifford, victim
of heart disease was riding with the street super
visor to his work, and when at Hossack's sud
denly fell back in commissions. lie was carried
into Hossacks harness shop, where he revived;
but while still sitting in chair he fell to the
floor and died almost instantly. He was about
IS years old, and for many years respectable
citizen of the town.
On Tuesday evening James Morris, another
old resident, while eating his supper was seized
with choking fit, which grew worse till help
was called but the united efforts of Drs. Bascom,
Hopkins and Dyer failed to save him. Years ago
he had been severely hurt in the breast by fall
ing tree, since when he has been subject to these
choking fits. DR.. Gender said he had treated the
deceased for heart disease and to that disease
his death is ascribed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23
NUMBER 4.
Coming.

The fall stock at ii. j. GILLENs is rapidly COM
ing in, and for the past few days all hands have
been busy unpacking and getting goods ready.
1t is rather early for us to particuarize, but we
assure the reader that the stock will be equal TO
the best. Receipts have been had in all depart
ments, and prices will be found, as usual, at the
bottom. Call and see these new goods before
buying.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

Coroner Petit held an investigation into the
cause of the railroad accident at La Sale, men.
tioaed last week The direct cause was an open
switch, but who was responsible for it's being
open was not discovered. The verdict of the
jury is as follows
We, the jury, find that SAID accident
happened by the displacement of a switch by
some person or persons unknown; and we furth.
err censure said railroad company for running its
trains faster than allowed by the ordinances Of
the city of La Sale
The city ordinances allow a speed of but eight
miles an hour; the train was running at about
fifteen
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

The Evans Sample shooting affair at Streator
has been compromised. Evans waived cxamina
ton last week and gave bail Of $1,000 to await
the action Of the grand jury; but on Sunday last
it was concluded that all prosecutions should be
stopped and Evans should pay the doctors bill
1t was agreed that nothing should be said by
either party as regards the merits or dement's Of
the charges.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23
OUR AGENTS.

THE FREE TRADER may he obtained at the following
places by the single copy, subscriptions will BE- taken for
any length of time at the regular rates:
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T. r. Sc Clark ST. under sherman House Chicago, for
venienCe Of friends.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

SHOOTING MATCHEs.-The County Fair Society
has concluded to offer prizes for militia shooting
To the best team they will give 800; to the sec
ond best, 800 to the third best, S25, The citi-
of Ottawa will offer an additional prize OF a
cup valued at $125. If enough matches can be
arranged, the invitations will be extended only
to the 18th Battalion; but If teams from the bat.
talon do not enter it will be made general to
the state. We hope and rather expect that teams
enough will be secured in the battalion; for
Capt. Ruger has been at work among them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

Company D has extended an invitation to Co.
A, Chicago, and Co. B, Joliet, to shoot their
coming match on the Ottawa range. Chicago
having no convenient or accessible range. No
definite answer has as yet been received, but the
Chicago men seem much pleased with. the idea
and NAV conclude to have the match shot here.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

We shall publish next week the list Of entries
for the County Fair Races. They are numerous
end composed of first class horses, insuring a
fine series The entries were So numerous that
the purses offered will cost the society bu about
So, fees covering the rest of the outlay best
showing made by county fair in Illinois this
season
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

A big stock of new fall goods is now being
opened by Scott Bros. & Co., and by next week
every department will be filled up.
large line ofnew fancy dress goods will be
opened this morning.
The new black silks and cashmeres just re-
received are splendid ,al,D and every lady in the
county is invited to see them. Orders for sam
pies will be promptly filled.
New fall carpets are now open-one OF the
finest selections ever opened in La Sale county.
Beautiful designs, best grades, and no advance
in prices asked at SCOTT Bros. & Co.'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

| RUTLAND RED RIBBONs.-On Sunday last the
people of Rutland, or at least all who could get
sitting or standing room in 'the Spencer School
House." as it is called and large number who
filled up the yard around the open windows, as
sembled and went to work in good earnest to
form a Red Ribbon Club Two weeks previous
meeting had been held at the Grove School
House, where 81 names were obtained to the tenn
perancc pledge, and this was an adjourned meet.
ing to complete the work begun. Acting presi-
dent Elias Trumbo called the people to order al
ter some delay in mprOyisng temporary seats and
getting as many of the audience seated as posi-
! BILE, and introduced J. G.. Armstrong, Of Ottawa,
who talked In his usual manner about an hour,
basing his arguments on the solid ground OF per
sonal experience. The choir, under Mr.. q. {.
IThompson's efficient leadership, acquitting them
selves finely both before and after the address.
The organization of the club was the next bust
ness, preceded by the appointment of a commit
tee to get signcrs to the pledge and constitution,
read by the speaker Tho committee, after lit
tie exertion, chiefly in vending their way through
the closeIy-packed audience, returned list OF
eighty-two sgners which, together with such as
had signed the list Of the first meeting and not
the new roll, made count Of over one hundred
ladies and gentlemen, the leading people OF Rut
land Several gentlemen were named for the OF
fee of president Mr.. John X. Spencer was elect
ed, but in good speech pointing out the advan-
tagc Of selecting the younger members OF the
club to I'LL the offices, Samuel f.. Parr was then
unanimously chosen president. After some hest
tation, occasiOncd by the complete surprise TO
him, he came forward and made a brief speech
accepting the honor and took his seat J. X.
Spencer was chosen vice president and Miss Min
ME Staddcn secretary. Mrs ". l.. Gibson, Mrs.
! L. Walbridgc and Mr.. 4. Barnes were appointed
executive committee, and Ed. Spencer, WIN. Mil
Ilikcn and Miss Alice Shaver finance committee.
The club voted to meet once every month at the
Spencer School House, and to elect officers
every three months. The following delegates
were appointed to attend the county convention
Thursday and Friday, Aug. 2lst and 22d: ;. +.
Parr Aaron Barnes, J. 7. Nichol Miss Flora
Nichol and Miss Dora TrumbO. The club ad-
ourned to meet Sunday, Aug. alst at 3 r. VI, al
Lorlng school House, J. G.. Armstrong to speak
on the occasion The club starts under most ia.
vorabe auspices and promises 10 become one Of
the leading temperance organizations in the
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

J. G. Armstrong has made the follwIng ap-
pointments to deliver temperance addresses:
Lering school house, Sunday, Aug. 81, p. m.
Hickory Point, Sunday, Sept. :, $50 p. IN.
Tonica, Tuesday evening, Sept %.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

On Thursday John Schlageter and Louisa
SCHNEIDER were married by the pastor of the Ger
man Lutheran Church in this city. In the eve
ming their friends gathered at Schaefers hall on
the west side, where a very extensive evening :
enjoyment was mad. Mr.. ;. works for Raben-
stein and, Of course, the amber liquor flowed;
and the band played also and everybody had a
splendid time.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

Those of the gentle sex who have experienced
nipples and infamed breasts, can well appreciate
the value of remedy which removes the trouble
This is precisely what Thomas's Electric Oil
does, besides curing, when used internally, asth-
ma, Group, and other maladies. Turn to adyer-
tisement in another column.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

No book can be more useful 70 horse owners
than one recently published by DR.. h. j. Kendall,
Enosburgh Falls, VI. The price being OILY -
cents, all can afford H. Everyone who sees 1t j.
very much pleased with it, as It has - fine en-
cravings illustrating positions OF sick horses, and
treats all diseases in plain and comprehensive
manner. II has a large number of good recipes,
A table Of doses and much other valuable horse
information The book can be had Of the -uthoI
as above, or of Osman &c Hapemau, Ottawa, HIS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

The La Sale Guards having received Orders
10 attend the encampment at South Park, Chica-
90, are drilling three times week in auticipa-
ton of the week Of camp life-first week in Sep
TENDER The Weaona Guards, also, are getting
ready for the same event, and a. dead-head pas
sage is furnished expect to muster the largest
number since the organization 81 the company.
The Ottawa Guards also received similar "or-
ders, but they don't tumble in" very rapidly.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

Remember, moonlight nights during the fan
and the Troubadours at the Opera House every
evening during the week.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

John Shuler says the lumber business of the
city is something enormous, and the trouble
among dealers is to supply the demand. During
July and this much of August not less than 1000,
900 feet have been sold, and the amount is prob.
ably greater.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23
That was day
To be remembered to the latest times

Please remember that ]. Megatn has the best
stock of boots and shoes in the county and he al
ways adhercs to that successful motto Of cheap
for cash.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

Our facilities doing all kinds of job Work, in the va
rous styles of the art not surpassed in this section and
respectfully solicit those wishing anything done in this
line to give call By the udicious and liberal use OF
printers ink many mans fortune has been made and the
Seld is still open. Try it.
Orders by mail promptly attended to-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

There will be an Ice cream festival and tab
leaux at the house of David Shaver, Esq, on We'd
nesdsy evening, Aug. a7th, for the benefit of the
Red Ribbon Club of Rutland All are cordially
invited
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

week while trying to cross the Illinois river b,
fOrdng. near Peru
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

Madame Demorest Portfolio Of Fashions, fOi
spring and summer, jus, received at osman &
Hupemans.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

/ A cigar stump fired the Fox river bridge on
Tuesday; but no damage resulted
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23
Annusenents,

The first complete edition ofthe reignng craze,
"Pinafore was given at the Opera House on
last Saturday night, by Haverey's c. c. c. Com
pany. This was the best operate entertainment
by far ever given in Ottawa. Those who had
seen "Pin" by the Duff company at McVicker's
thought they could see minor points where the
acting of the c. c. c. c. could be improved; but
the music was superbly sung. The soloists were
fully equal to, If not above the music, and were
supported by first class chorus and capital or
chestra OF course everybody enjoyed the enter
tainment-his soul must have been dead who
could not. Haverly talks OF coming again; hope
he will; and if Ottawa people are like the rest OF
the world they will enjoy Pm" more than ev
er and turn out in even greater numbers-if the
Opera House could hold more than were in it on
last Saturday night.
BARNUM.
Last Tuesday saw in Ottawa the largest crowd
Of people the town has seen for dear knows how
long. Every body land h-s--- "a h c--s
and h a" and their relations to the 10th de-
gree removed were in with their wives and bah
les. From dawn till noon the people came by
road and rail; the turnpikes were crowded and
the trains jammed-all to see Barnum's only
greatest" The saloon taps ran continual
stream the tobacco stores were enveloped in
cloud of smoke ice cream disappeared by the
barrel; pea.nuts-oh, the peanuts while eating
house standing room was at premium OF several
hundreds. The show arrived Sin several vol
umes;" and at nine A. VI. made a street parade
1t was accounted one Of the best ever seen on our
streets, and Algernon Chawles and his lovely
Phoebe Augustine could but sigh their rapture as
it passed out of their sight In the afternoon
hardly less than $500 people witnessed the cir
Gus and in the evening probably 6,0OO more at
tended We believe all advertised was given Ii
advertised; certainly it was a tirst-class exhibit
ton and worth the money il shows ever are. oi
the grand concert" we don't like to say much
Still 10 cents ought not to bust very many e'-
en- editors; and perhaps cents song is not ex-
pensivc unless one is iastidious as to his music.
| Some people Bostonians frinstance-might be
inclined to pay the artist cents a song not TO
sing but no body offered to do so when we were
there that we heard OF.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

The young peoples socety-Harmony Club
of the Episcopal Church, will meet at the rectory
on next Wednesday evening. large attend.
ance desired.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

Petty burgaries were numerous in Mendoza
last week during the races, but cold victaals,
clothing and boots were the chief objects taken.
One man lost horse and buggy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

The average American kitchen and DR.. Bulls
creates it, the other destroys it, Price % cents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

Il is reported that Isaac Mason, Of South Otta-
wa, lost his pocket book (or had it stolen from
HIM containing sos, on circus day; but the c''-
currence was not reported to the police.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23
IarlOr Concert.

A paror concert will be given under the aus
pices of the Amity Club at the residence of w H.
Hull Esq, on West Madison ST., on next Friday
evening, Aug. %, beginning at o'clock. Fol
lowing is the
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

Thieves entered the Rock Island Z. Il. depo
at La Sale last Friday night, but secured no
booty On the following Sunday night saloon
Of the same town was robbed Of considerable
wet groceries"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

Tomorrow will be train Sunday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

Remember the county fair in the first week in
September and in going get fitted on a pair o.
boots or shoes at j. Mcgatln's-a perfect fl
that will not hurt the feet and low for cash.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

Demorest's Reliable Patterns for summer Just
reeeiyad at osman tx Hapemans. Catalogues
free.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

Chew Jaekson's Bes, Sweet Navy Tobacco.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23

Base balls at Osman q Hapemap's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-08-23
CORSETS.

Many Novelties Just Received,
among them
The Nursing Corset,
The Misses Corset,
The Misses Waist, &c.
We will show a Better Corset
for soc than YOU can buy else
where at 75c.
Call and see them.
W. II. HULL.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1879-11-12
A Monster RattleSnake.

Two young. men, named Nc
Quown and Noryill, Of the county,
started out for the purpose of hunt.
ing prairie chickens. They had with
Them fine English setter.dog; and
as they entered the imber.on Locust
Greek they heard their dog barking,
and went in that direction to see the
cause. As they got near they saw
very large snake lying coiled up,
and Norvil ventured very close TO see
what kind it was.r just as he was
turning to leave 1T made a strike at
him, and its fangs9 caught in his
coat. He ran and dragged the snake
after him about forty yards. Nor
will says, ifit had held on to him,
he would have beat PAROLES best
time in England. When it's fahgs
came loose it cooled itself up again,
and it's head stood up about three
feet high. Just as the snake got
cooled up, and they were thinking
what to do with it, another hunter
happened up and shoti tin the head.
The snake measured eight feet four
and half inches in length, and had
thirty seven rattles and one button.
This story. can be proven to be true
by some of the most substantial citi-
zens in and around Browning, Mo.
They call it a timber rattlesnake, one
of the largest ever seen in those
parts. | ss1 ..1'' r. - ..,.t'
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1879-11-12

In Pickerel Lake township, Free
born county, the other day, little
boy three years old was in the field
where his brother was blowing, and
lay down ii the furrow md went to
sleep, and when the team came
around the pillow struck him on the
head, cutting the scalp entirely off.
The horses turned out of the furrow
when they. saw him, thus saving his
life. The wound, though serious,
will not be fatal. .5
Following is statement of the
first snow fall in Minnesota for nine
successive years, commencing in
1871: 1871, Oct. IA; 1872, Nov 4;
1873. Oct. Q; 1874, Oct. 80; 1875,
Oct. 10; 1876, Nov. 49, 1917, Nov.
Is; 1873, Oct. ~; 1879, Nov. 1. Sc
little fell, however, in this vicinity
on the first inst that it is barely
worth mentioning. at s e =.
The railroad event of the last
week. was the completion yesterday
Of arrangements for the consolida.
s ton Of the St. Paul& Sioux City and
st Paul, Saltwater 8 Taylor's Falls
railroad. The agreement was made
by the boards Of directors Of the
two roads, on the basis. that the
common stock of the latter is to be
exchanged, share for share, for the
common stock Of the former. The
St. Paul, Saltwater & Taylor's Falls
and the Hudson & River Falls rail:
road will henceforth be operated by
the Sioux City as part of it's system,