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Our Cheap Sale has Commenced.

All summer goods must be closed out We
shall Offer each day during this month some OF
the greatest bargains in our line ever offered in
La Sale county Remnants will be sold regard.
less of cost
We have selected about five thousand yards Of
summer and fall dress goods, and have marked
them at the following low prices: A large line
OF 25c dress goods reduced to l5c, and magniti.
cent assortment of dress goods-regular prices
35c, 40c, Acc and 50c--ALL reduced to &c A few
pieces of fine dress goods, worth .5c to 81, now
marked SOC to 75c.
Summer silks soc and up Black silks, very
fine assortment from zoe to SEQ Fancy silk
mixed brocade cashmeres, l5c. All wool bunt-
ings, 20c. Lawns, 6l4c, Sc. &c, Toe, l2c, 1870
to lie.
Notwithstanding the advance within the past
three months Of 90 per cent on cotton 10 per
cent on silk and % per cent. on wool, we will
through this month offer large lines of silks,
woolens and cottons at less price than they can
be replaced today of the manufacturers Having
bought largely in these goods before the late ad-
vance in prices we are willing TO give customers
the benefit of our advantage.
We will bring forward this week our reserve
stock of cotton hannes, which We own at very
low figures. Place them on sale at Sc, &c, l2l9c
to l5c. This lot embraces over $4,000 yards.
Three cases good style summer prints Will be
closed at SC per yard.
.4; Come and see us. We will be glad to
show you the goods even if you don't wish to
purchase. Respectfully,
SCoTT BRO & Co.
nrTI I'M,
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man at La Sale, named Fritz VAIL, attempt
ed to make racket on the Fourth by improvs-
ing cannon out Of an old gas main. At the
discharge the pipe burst, blowing the right side
of his head off He was - years old and leaves
a wife and child
Although Streator is now a prohibition town,
there was deal of drunkenness in that city on
the Fourth. As we are informed, the natives no
longer able to buy beer by the glass, buy it by
the gallon, three or four joining teams, and get
ting enough at one purchase to make a vigorous
drunk come. However this may be, William
Wallace resident of North Streator, was very
drunk on the Fourth, and on his way home IN
the evening fell down on the c., B. 81 Q. railroad
track just north Of the elevator II c was discov-
cred by the engineer Of the incoming accomoda-
ton, but not in time to check the train The en-
CINE passed over the body and the mutilatcd
corpse was pulled out from under the tender cut
in the left side near the heart He died instant
ly. He leaves widow.
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Osman & Hapeman have just received the new
spring and summer styles Of the above celebrat-
ed patterns, and will keep constantly on hand
all the sizes af the different patterns
The patterns are highly praised by the press
and the people. They comprise all the latest
and best styles of ladies and children dress,
are graded in size and put up in envelopes on
which are printed illustrations and full descrip
tons Of the garments in French and English
they are sold at prices ranging from 10 to 80
cents and the catalogue is said to include the
largest and only complete assortment of useful
and fashionable designs. Catalogues sent GA ap-
plica,ion and any pattern sent post paid on re-
ceiPt OF price as marked in the catalogue,
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The Western Cutlery Works have been, ever
since its organization, hampcrcd by lack OF
money or want of money or lack Of technical
knowledge by their operator. The firm now run.
ming it., Euetis Mcdonald N Co., have had
brains enough but lacked sufficient means, and
while they have always made trst-class goods
and made living, they have been compelled to
limit the business. Therefore the sale Of the
property this week to Mr. T. F. Andrews, of Chi
cago, is interesting chiefly because Of the fact
that by the sale the property goes about August
into the hands Of Il man who has ample means
to enlarge the business and run the works to the
fullest capacity. He has sufficient means and
intends at once to begnn operations on ba-
sis of $4,000 or SIS, 900 capital, with Mr.. Eustis
ias superintendent. We welcome Mr. Andrews
to the city and trust that his success will meet
his antcipations.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-12

On Tuesday last Mr.. Jane, Costello died at his
residence in this township Of dropsy, at the age
Of 81 years. He was born in Ireland, immigrs-
ting to this country from the county Longford,
Ireland, in lS27, settling in Boston, Mass, where
he was in bushes, until about twelve years ago,
when he bought farm in thi, county and settled
upon IT, Hi, family surviving him consists OF
four sons and one daughter, and his widow. fic
was q man OF whom none can say aUght III, dealt
Justly with his neighbor, was kind friend and a
good citizen. Like many another who In, reach.
ed the end Of quiet and useful life unnoticed 10y
the world at large hi. memory shall nevertheless
smell sweet and blossom in the dust"
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not ander must be plainly marked
the length of time desired t-Y will be- continued and
charged for until ordered out,
Business and professional cards act exceeding i've lncs
aserted at Ave dollars per annun Over Ace lines one dol
ar per line extra.
Transient Advertising in all to be paid strictly Ia
ADVANCE
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before the expiration OF the contract will be charged the fall
rates above Extra charge will also he made for dissou
ton and other notices connected wts their regular
business.
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Persons who have paid for the FREE TRADER should be
careful to notice date the slip corresponds to the
date to which they paid aad at notify the publish
CTS of any discrepancy.
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The date fixed for the contest between Co. \,
Chicago, and Co. d, Ottawa. foT the prize cup, is
August li-not Il, ~ has been stated. The plans
for the day rs outlined last week will he carried
ont in full. The shoot will take place at the fair
grounds, where a range will be made, the target
standing in full view Of the spectators in al. parts
Of the amphithca:rc. After the shooting is over
there will be a dress parade aud exhibition drill
by both companies, while at Afmory Hail. in the
evening, will he an exhibition drill by Company
\, and reception bail. The match is attracting
much interest and a large attendance OF people
j. expected.
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OTTAWA, July 10th, 1919.


During the last ten years the average rate
chrrged per ton per mile for freight on the Rock
Island road has decreased from 2.64 cents to 143
The expenses, by the way, have also been reduced,
steel rails for example, costing in 1865 1894 IS
per ton now costing S43 per ton.
The c., B. II Q. railroad now runs through
sleepers from Peoria to LDcon, Nebraska.
The Rock Island Company operates ,2!3l miles
OF road, 259 locomotives, li9 cars in passenger
and $3.50 in freight service, The road pays a
dividend Of per cent. quarterly.
The Chicago, Rock Island ~ Pacific railroad
have finished the double track from Joliet to OF.
tawa 1t was ready for use yesterday. The track
will be extended westward Most Of the grading
is done and some o! the wood is on the ground
for the second track from Blue Island to the Gin.
cinnati crossing.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-12

kd'tors FREE TRADER: | have long SINCE
ceased to expect fair or honorable treatment at
the hands of the editor of the Daily Times, and
hence was not surprised to find in his issue of
July I'd an article intended to reflect on me in
relation to the employing of driver for one of
the city teams. He endeayors to create the i'm.
preston that the employee is "a relative or very
close friend of mine" This impression could
only exist in or such sentiment cmanatc from the
brain of one who in like position would have
acted upon that principle. The young man is
not relative of mine, either near or remote nor
yet close friend In fact | never saw or spoke
to hum till the evening before he took charge of
the team But he is one who had been recon
mcnded some time previous by competent and
trustworthy parties, who had known him from
boyhood as being peculiarly fitted for the posi-
ton by reason of having been all his life accus-
toned to using and taking care horses and as be-
ing young man of excellent habits, one of which
was that he was strictly temperate. In short he
was employed with view to fitness and efiicien-
cy in the department and in opposition to favor
itism. Fl. j. LOGAN.
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Excursion.

On July I'D, at IL 80 A. NJ, an excursion VIII
start from Aurora to Dubuque, Ia, st. Paul, Du-
luth, MINI, and then by steamer Peerless ria the
lakes to Chicago Tickets will be sold to and re-
turn from above points or point on the the upper
Mississippi reached by boats and for the round
trip ria the lakes-the latter costing $40 includ-
ing board on boat. The trip is in greater part
on steamboats, and will be one of the most charm
ing of summer trips. For further information
address W. II. Watson, manager, Aurora, or q.
" Cash Ottawa.
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Ladies' gassomer cloaks at Fiske and BEEN

On Tuesday night u crowd Of tramps to the
number Of ~ or more got oil the Illinois Central
Railroad at La Sale and entering neighboring
saloon helped themselves. When payment was
demanded they touched the apex Of their nasal
organ with the thumb and smiled in a manner
that was provoking The proprietor DIRE" forth
revolver and blazed away at the scamps, strik.
ing one of the fellow. in the leg and another in
the side. They were dispersed for the night and
next day ordered out Of town. They had come
from Wenona, having captured train.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-12

Mr.. Bcckwith is tearing down the old wagon
shops on Superior street near Paul. These shops
are among the few landmarks of old Ottawa.
They were built about thirty years ago, when
that end OF town, cnliyened by the opening of
the canal would be, it was thought, the center OF
the city. They were used by Dir. Barnard father
of the Barnard boys of this city, as a wagon shop,
who at one time employed ~ or 80 hands in them,
Mr. Formulas also used them for the same pur-
pose many years, but of late they have been I'm.
occupied.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-12

W. ii. Beecher, assistant editor of the La Sale
Press, died suddenly in that city, of asthma, on
last Sunday night He was about 80 years old,
had been correspondent Of the Chicago dailies
for many years, was clerk of the La Sale City
Court and had lived in La Sale for many years,
always enjoying the confidence and esteem Of the
people of that city He is supposed to have been
married, though he never lived with his wife in
La Sale, and was very reticent as to his private
affairs. As a journalist, though never brilliant,
he always did his work we'll and conscientiousy,
giving his readers newsy, attractive sheet, and
one no man hesitated to read TO the most limo
cent child or the most modest Of woman. The
fraternity of the county have lost an able mem
Der, whose pen will be greatly missed. His body
was taken to Dunkirk, y. T. where his brother
in.law resides, By whom he was buried
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-12

The Chrouirfs fire statistics for the United
States and Canada show for Nav:
1872 1878
iosScs. $ 905 100 S6,G1s, 800
Losses 10 ms. Cos 46lI,500 1882, 100
Number of fires 2g4 S94
Illinois lost s579 ZOO; New York $i,i7s,0 900;
Dakota, 5000. There were burned in the United
States, bakeries, 70 black smith shops, Is car
pcntcr shops, II carriage factories, o churches,
p dTug-storcs, grain ware houses, 80 country
grocery stores 80 hotels Il iron foundries, u
liquor stores Il livery stables, - lumber yards,
) paper mills, prlnting houses, public halls,
- restaurants, 81 saw mills, school houses, &c,
&c
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-12

We have frequently called upon sinners to re-
pcnt and be clcansed Of their sins, and to lay up
treasures where there Is policeman every six
feet on the Broadway front. But our last call
will be to.days-for on Wednesday next, accord.
ing to the advcntists Of Norway who have fig
ured the Apocalypse down fine" VIC shall don
our summer clothing and be prepared 10 feel
Airs from heaven or blast, from-St. Louis"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-12

Louis Fross, young man about - years old,
committed suicide on last Wednesday evening at
the home Of his parents just north Of the city
limits. He had been on quite an extended spree
and when getting over It was doubtless attacked
by the "blues' At any rate he bought an ounce
of laudanum, which he drank He was discov.
cred lying on the bed as he was swallowing the
liquid. Physicians Hathaway and Vance were
called bat failed to save him.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-12

Geo. Hull, Mitch, Geo. Forbes, SD Blanchard,
Trimmy, It a., went into their summer cncamp-I
mcut below Peru this week We've heard of no
calls BY tie Goyerao- for the "melish,' bat We
reckon they made Rome howl, alice samec. Coon
skin, have fallen - per cent. during the week
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-12

\ single week is often the limit of q case Of
pncumonia-a child's life Is often terminated by
hour Of Group. THOMAS ECLECTRIC on. has
been known to cure cough in - or 81 hours.
Take these facts into consideration, and bear in
mind also this medicine remedies sores, pain,
stiffness, and variety Of other troubles, men
toned IN advertisement in another column.
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4 little son Of George Powell OF North Streator
attempted, one day last week, to climb upon
moving train, when he fell, and the cars ran over
one foot, cutting off all Of his toes except the
great toe
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WANTED-By lady, situation a clerk OF
copyist. Would prefer situation in bookstore
Can bring best Of recommendations Apply fol
information at this office
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Streator telegram Of July says; "A das-
tardly attempt at Wholesale murder was made To-.
day by breaking the switch bar and turning a
switch on the Chicago, Pekin * Southwestern
road, two miles south Of here, thereby ditching
an excursion train which left Peoria at 4. VI.
The engine and two coaches were thrown from
the track, and third coach thrown partly on.
Fortunately, the train was running slow around
. curve, the coaches were not overturned, and
no one was seriously injured. Some petty spite
at the road is supposed to be the cause of the
devilish decdN
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JORBING DEPARTMENT.

Our facilities doing all kinds Of job Work. in the VA
rious styles OF the not surpassed in this section and
we respectfully solicit those wishing anything done in this
line to give call By the ud.cious and liberal use OF
printers INK May mans fortune hs been made aud the
feld Is still open. Try II.
Orders nv mail pror ptly attended TO,
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We VIII Offer

The balance OF our stock OF summer goods at
greatly reduced prices for the next six weeks, to
reduce stock which will include many bargains;
for example:
Nice summer silks, SOC per yard
All wool bunting, zoe.
Nice lawns, Zoe.
Remnants of prints, &c.
good article Of cotton dress goods &c per
yard; and everything else in proportion.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED
a handsome line of dress rrints-thc prettiest in
the city. Also collars, cuffs, ruchings, and many
other seasonable goods, which will be sold at our
usual popular prices.
No trouble to show goods Call, whether you
wish to buy or not.
Respectfully,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-12

The teachers County Normal School begin
on Monday next in this city.
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Mr.. B. Worthington has been elected Captain
and L. NJ Eddy First Lieutenant Of Company A
(Marseilles) 18th Battalion, l. N.G.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-12

The best assortment OF walking shoes in the
county is at J. Megatfins, and heretofore he is
selling cheap for cash
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The C., IL S.-W. railroad will run an exclusion
train to Peoria and back tomorrow. leaving
Streator at ! \. ". and Peoria at P NJ, the run
taking hours time. Fare. round trip, 81.
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Madame Demorests Portfolio of Fashions, 70
spring and summer. just received at usmau i
HgIemans
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Mr.. sam Scott Is making a very decided i'm
provement in the Thorne mansion purchased by
him some weeks ago. The house is being re
modelled and enlarged, the style being the new
Gothic, and will be quite handsome place when
fri. k.A
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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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Those standard fastened shoes cannot be beat.
For sale always by J. Megaiiin. Try pair Of
them.
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We call the attention Of our reader, to the ad-
yertisement Of a new book, A Treatise on the
Horse and his Diseases" published by 3. J. Ken
dali, NJ d., Enosburgh Falls, Vt. The book is
full of valuable information, and rs the price is
only p cents, no horse owner can afford 10 90
without It. The book can be had OF the author
a above or al Osman * Hapcman's Bookstore.
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Dcmorest's Reliable Patterns, new spring and
summer styles, At Osman & Hapeman's
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Train Sunday-,o-lnorrov
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Services tomorrow at the Episcopal! church in
the morning only
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The la Sale public schools contained 9l> pa
pills at the close OF the year.
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There is room enough in corner of every
traveller writing desk to carry the tourists friend
DR.. Bulls Baltimore Pills. Price % cents
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Examinations of candidates for admission to
the State University at Champaign will be held
in Ottawa on July 30 and 81, beginning az Q A. NJ.
each day The subjects for examination are as
follows; (l) For all colleges: English Gram
mar, Arithmetic, Geography, History of United
States. Algebra, Geometry-plane and solid (2)
For Collegs OF Agriculture, Engineering and Ma
tural Science; Same as No. |, to which are add.
ed Physiology, Botany, Natural Philosophy,
Book excepting, English Rhetoric and Compost.
ton, (5) For schools of English and Modern
Languages: Same as No /, to which are added
Physiology Botany, Natural Philosophy Latin
Grammar and Reader, Cesar, Cicero, Virgil, Lat.
in Prose Composition. a. For schools Of An
Gent Languages: Same as Nos, | and ), 10 which
are added, Greek Grammar and Reader, four
books Of the Anabasis, and Greek Prose Compo.
siton. Examinations also at Champaign, Sept
Is. Catalogues sent upon application to j. VI.
Gregory Regent Champaign, Ill.
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Heper for August is at Osman & Hapeman's 5.
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Urday Sammy Dckerman, of Streator showed
about 10 colts, the get Of his we'll known horses
Climax and Victor. The show made quite a
"rackct"
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The entertainment given by Miss Jordan at the
Opera House last Tuesday evening, includin.
Penelope" was as we said 1t would bc--one Of
the most enjoyable of entertainments. The mt
sic by the orchestra and Miss Bassnett at tthe pi
ano was very good. Miss Josie Rhodes was ia
vorcd with an encore and all with applause
while the acting and music Of Penelope" was
the best amateur work we have ever seen in OF
tawa. Il was a great success,--sa much so that
a request signed by a large number OF people
was sent next morning to Miss Jordan to rope at
1t. She has consented to do so when cooler wca.
Their comcs-some time in September, when it is
10 be hoped the public viii more generally re-
member the many favorS they have received in a
musical way at the hands OF Miss Jordan and
make the benefit much greater ono than that of
Tuesday last.
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Chew Jackson's Be-. Sweet NAVY Toh.coo.
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Strcator had o0i pupils in the public schools
in juno
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Croquet in great variety and a. lowest prices,
az 0sman & Hapemsn's.
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A distressin. shooting affair took place in the
town of Eagle, six miles from Strcator, on last
Saturday night between 10 and II o'clock. Four
young men named Joseph Berry, John Quinn
John Hart and - McGinnis were returning
from Burton's track, near Streator, and when in
front OF Mrs. Riordan's, little dog rushed out
and barked at the team Joe Berry remarked
that he wished he had a revolver--he'd shoot the
animal; whcreupon McGinnis handed him one
As horse was tied behind the conveyance in
which they rode, Berry thought he would get
out of the wagon to shoot, and in attempting to
do SO, he accidentally discharged the weapon.
The ball "a 'S32") struck John Quinn in the left
side in the back entering between the ribs and
passing through the body, lodging near the sur
face under the right arm. He was carried to his
home-a mile further on, and doctors called. On
Monday the wound was probcd and the ball cx-
tracted. 1t was thought he had no chance for
his life, but it is now believed he will recover.
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Best and cheapest -four in Ottawa At the Ionic
Mills
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?. 5. Plenty of fruit Jars and sugars on hand
at bottom prices D. H. Il Co.