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MApAM DEMoREsT's PATTERNS, new fan style
have just been received at Osman y fiapeman's
Catalogues furnished free on application

Mendoza paper says: "rhe death of Theo,
dore Wilbur, who was elected town collector last
spring z, makes vacancy in that office which will
have to be filled by the township board. we
understand that there are several applicants for
the vacant collectorship, who promise. il APP
pointed to collect the taxes for one hundred dol
lars, and donate the balance Of the fees, amount.
ing probably to $500 $500, to the family OF Mr..
Wilbur. We hope the Board, when filling the
vacancy, will give the Office to some one VINO
will comply with the above condition." Up to
last evening no notice OF appointment had been
received by the county clerk.
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DR.. weis has a case which he hasn't reported
10 the newspapers. Like the bloody "pirus" IN
Rice's "Corsair," he "keeps it dark" The pa
tient is German woman whose name, unfortu-
nstely, we have not beeh able to learn. She was
badly frightened the other day, ana the Doc is
trying to kill the Mysteries in consequence Of her
fright She and her husband were tenants Of
won Schreeb" on the south side; but not agree
ing with him concluded TO move. Which was not
to E. WINS liking; therefore, while the old lady
was down IN the cellar gathering together her
preserves and pickles preparatory to going out
OF the the house, the Won Schreeb took occasion
70 stop the moving by locking her in the cellar.
Her screams alarmed her husband, who, how
ever, being a newcomer and not over familiar
with his privileges in this land OF liberty, was
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joliet. ILL, October 18th. issC

JOLIET ILL, october 18th. $50.
have been using glasses for fifty years In that time
tried dozens Of different makes but have found none
compare with those obtained from yon. Heretofore
glasses that have used could not keep length OF
me for my eyes would fee fagued and painful But with
your glasses there sensation OF ressuness and Goodness
that have found In that have used before. am
writing purely the benen Of those who be sim
Harry afflicted ready TO cheerfully recommend
your glasses and skill in ftting them.
Yours truly,
CHRISTIAN SANS.
Pastor Of the German Evangelical Lutheran
Church Of Joliet and vicinity.
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OTTAWA, ILL.,. Nov. 18th, lSSo.
To the Public;I take pleasure in recommending Prof
samucls, who has recently come to city to all OF
those who unfortunate to need glasses for their
thorough opcian. Persons selecting glasses for
themselves often make mistakes and although their sight
be aided for tme In the end the eye becomes tgued
which take place by the of glasses scientific
ally adjusted. Respectfully yours,
! G. HATHAWAY
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To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:

TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
AURORA, I'LL. August suth, 1880.
take pleasure In saying that have used Prof samuels
Improved Crystal Lenses subectns them to the most
critical by ordinary and artificial hight ind them
than meeting the ends expected. restu and cooling
to the eye perfectly clear the vision and in all respects
,uperior 10 any and sill other glasses have worn
cheerfuy recommend them 10 any person OF weak eye
sight or for any reason obliged aid the natural vision BY
scientific and artificial helps.
REV y. A. PEESTISS,
Pastor First Congregational Church.
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Read the following Evidence from
we'll known citizens Of this city,
which speaks for itself:
From Prof. BOitwOod.

OTTAWA, ILL.,, Nov. %, 1880.
have been for the last few years compelled
to wear glasses of very unequal focal length,
and have suffered considerable fatigue in conse-
quence of the imperfect adjustment of the glass.
cs to one another. Prof Samuels has fitted me
with a pair which, after a for'nights careful
trial, | have found to be n great improvement up
on any that | have used before. | can use
them without fatigue and with comfort.
HENRY l.. BoITwoOD,
Master Of the Ottawa High School.
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Pastor Presbyterian Church,
OrTAWAILL., Nov. Is, 1880.

VTTAWA, ILIN, NUN 10, I7SV
Learning that Prof Samues Of Quincy ILL., the optican
in town, obtained pair Of his crystal eye glasses
delighted with them; indeed they Invaluable. New
have had pair that has given me much comfort
No pain, uncasness burning and Just fills want long
felt heartily commend the Professors glasses TO all per
Sons who stand In need OF them JOS. STOUT, NJ u.
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For once in modern historic times, a La Sale
county binder was given job of binding for La
Sale county, when the raid on the recorders Of
ice had made q Job. The Board Of Supervisors
had invariably imposed liberal amount of taxes
on the property Of all printers and book binders
and expected them like good citizens to pay up
without grumbling; but when the Board had
dollar to spend for that kind Of work their COM
mttee Invariably paid 1t to foreign men, on the
principle q national debt is national blessing!
rob your neighbors to enrich stranger. How
ever, so long as the books to be rebound (l29,
were records the committee could not muster up
cheek enough to eend them to Chicago, and Jno
Gross got job. That they are bound as well as
any Chicago house could do it is amply shown
by the books themselves. The work is all done
IN neat, substantial and workman-like manner
and is credit TO any establishment and was fin.
ished at the appointed time. The next matter of
speculation is how long before he'll be given
lob again? or when will any La Sale county
binder, printer, or other mechanic stand on an
equal footing for earning a dollar with Chicago
MAN.
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What we shall Sse /.

What We Shall Sss.
On this evening, Saturday, the well known
Barney Macaulay will appear as Uncle Daniel IN
"a Messenger from Jarvis Section" 1t is hard
ly necessary to introduce Mr.. Macaulay TO An
Ottawa audience, who remember SO well his eX-
.cellent acting OF the same character year or so
ago, though then-his first yisit-his audience
was not half as large as 1t should have been.
The character s one that wears well, being true
to nature, and nature noble because OF big
heartedness and generous instincts Though
vastly different, yet u Yankee of the most love-
able type, the Uncle DdnI Of Macaulay Is as per-
feet piece of acting as the Uncle Josh OF Ihomp-
son. The piece has been one OF the greatest
successes Of the past few years. In the cast we
observe the name Of Alfred johnson, whom old
play.goers Of Ottawa we'll remember as bright
star in the companies supporting Louise Syives-
ter, at her appearances in the old opera house.
He will appear as Keppler, the saloon keeper,
which in his hands will be fine piece of Char.
acter" acting. Our readers can rest assured the
piece will be given in excellent style, and the
entertainment well worth patroni1ing
FRANK MAYO,
Another OF those beautiful characters, whose
reign in public favor seems to be intermnabie,
is Frank Mayo's Davy Crockett, the hero of the
play OF the SAME name, justly called IAN ldyl OF
the backwoods," which will be given at the
Opera House on next Monday evening, Dec. 9th.
On its revival in New York at Mayo's Olympic,
notwithstanding it is one of the best known OF
late pieces the houses were very large; and "Mr.
Mayo's performance Of the leading part" We
are told, "has lost nothing OF its intensity and
finish during the interval which this play and
character have passed in retirement He was
warmly received and frequently applauded.'
Mr.. Mayo is we'll supported by his own company.
the chief part after Dduy being Eleanor Idugn,
by Afie Weaver: and very fine entertainment
may be expected.
Thee. c. c. c. C. AND CHARLOTTE CLARK.
Quite an event OF the season will be the debut
in Ottawa on Friday evening next, 10th, OF Miss
-latt. haiti hn- nv
diminutive "Lottie" Clark-reader and elocution-
list, who has just completed her studies and en-
tered upon her professional career. Miss Clark
has heretofore gained good reputation here As
an amateur: but most of her friends will be sur
prised at the progress in her art made during the
past year We are sure she will be cordially re.
by the excellent Chicago Church Choir Concert
Co., consisting of Mrs Jessie Bartlett Davis, con-
tralto; Mrs. Ada Soners MeWade, soprano;
Chas. A. knOrr, tenor; John \. McWade bari
tone, with Frank T. Baird, as accompanist,-a
galaxy Of stars whose abilities are well known
TO the people of Ottawa, most of whom will GER
sify to the claim Of THEM manager, that mo musi
cal organization in America, of a similar charac-
ter, possesses an equal amount Of intrinsic
merit" Following is the programme to be CIV
en- on next Friday evening:
Part First
l. Fantasia. ........ ..............P Pour lie Piano
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ArRnRL. IL. August 3eth. 1,

Prot Samue's Dear Sir: Some days since you ntted my
eyes with pair your gasses OF which cannot speak too
highly My sight disturbed and one eye weakened b
accident In being burned, year and half ago; your
glasses remeded the defeat entirely and read for
hours without being tired. think you have thoroughly
studied the eye and master OF the situation.
Yours truly,
L. H. BRIGAM, NJ u.
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AMUSEM ENTS.
What We Have Had.

Billy Arlington's Ministries had fair house on
Monday night. The "shOw" is still fresh, Otta-
wa being only their 4th night out; but the party
shows evidence of ability and gave number OF
good effects. being vastly better than any min
strel show we have heard here this season.
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Randall, late of the Solid De,nocrdt Streator,
will be editor OF the Streator Monitor. Under,
with the der left oifD after the Taylors lease
runs out in January.
Hib Corwin, of the Trim city Ne,rs, is about
to start daily paper for Peru and La Sale.
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Aleu- NDbertisemrnts.
1881
HARPER'S weekly.
ILLUSTRATED.

This periodical by able and scholarly discussions OF the
questions OF the day well by its Illustrations
prepared by the best arsshas always eIered most
power full and beneficial influence upon the public mind.
The weight OF its influence will always be found on the
side Of MOI ality, enlightenment and refinement.
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OTTAWA, Ill, Nov. Is. 1873

OTTAWA, ILL, Nov. Is, 1880.
Prof SamuesHaving tested your glasses both for dis.
tant vision and for pulpit exercises most cheerfuy add
my testimony TO their value They have peculiar clear.
ness and at the time cooling have glasses
for many years and have had them from celebrated opt
clans but have not found superior Indeed equal
to them. Yonrs respectfully,
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Is Stopping at the Clifton Hotel,


And offers those who are suffering from weak and defective
sight his improved crystal glass any
other in in accordance with the philosophy
OF nature. admirably adapted TO the Of sight and
perfectly natural 10 the eye aordng altogether the best
artificial help to the human vision invented ssed only
over all Others
ls They he with perfect for any length Of
time sitting, giving astonishing ccarness by candle
or any other artificial light to the spectacle wearer
3D. select glasses II requires professional guild.
ance when good article offered PROF SAMUELs
eyes Of the patient, and gives indispensable advice to the
use OF them.
3d. When the eyes ache pain through the action OF
bright light such reflected from the snow. warm
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18th These pectaclcs are scientifically adjusted every
case Of defective sight with unerrns accuracy, whether
arising foR strains premature decay. by and
exact principle entirely his own, which has seldom failed
5th. PROF. sAMUEls has testimonials from well known
gentlemen who using his specaccs which be
at his The Of any OF the following with
any actual possession OF the same would be forgery
an onense punishable by state imprisonment.
PROF. SAMUELS comes well recommended In the high.
est terms of praise certificates from the most
eminent physicians dvines and prominent men In tho
country. which can he seen at his rooms
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With pleasure would recommend Prof. Samues "a an
opcan having tested his ski fitting glasses for my
self. r. 7. DYER. NJ. d.
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The aim of Company D. in getting up the Fair
to take place at the Armory on Dec. 2l-23, is
not it appears, 80 much to procure uniforms as
it is to bslp pay the running expenses of the com
pany. These expenses are some 5000 per annum
in excess Of the state appropriation; and have
become serious matter with the company, es-
pecially at this time when uniforms OF some sort
are required. The company is about three and
half years old, and have as yet asked no assist
ance save for visible value received. large
number OF circulars have been issued asking COLI
tributions of articles for sale and for assistance
in getting up the fair, answers to which are to
be sent to Will W. Nash.-No pains will te
spared to make the Fair enjoyable to all who at
tend Among other novelties is the sale OF two
gold watches. One will be sold by votes for the
most popular young lady in the city; the other
will be sold by lot; fine ''cutter" for use when
the New Years day snow comes will also be sold
byl" chances" Divers other schemes will no
doubt be suggested ere the fair Is over.
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CHASE FOWLER,

N0ster IN ChuHce'V -
NJ a S'rE.R'S SAIE..-STATE OF ILLINOIS,
vi COUNTY OF La SALE, Circuit Court Of said county.
In Chdncery,
The board OF Trustees of Township Thirtyfour. Range
Three East of the Third Principal Meridian, cOnpanaIts
U.s. Mary D DOnnel and Johanna Baldwin, defendants.
Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance Of de-
entered In the above November sixteenth
1880 Chase Fowler Master in ChanCery OF said court,
WILL Friday the seventh day OF anuaryA D. 1881 at the
hour O'Clock in the afternoon OF said day. Of the south
door OF the County Court House, in the city OF Ottawa.
county of La Sale and state Of Illinois, sell TO the highest
and best bidder for cash. the following described property
to wit Lot one in block twenty.onc Ottawa Centre, In
the city of Ottawa county OF la Sale and state OF Illinois
Dated December ith, 1850 CHASE FOWLER,
dcCI-5w Master in Chancery
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V Blowing 10 engagements elsewhere PROF SAN
UEI-s will remain here but short time.
PROF. sAMUEIS does not canvass, has no agents or
reddler. he can only found his Rooms in the CLIFF
TON HOTEL
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NOTICE;.-EsTA OF PAr'K CUNNINGHAM, DECD.
~ Notice hereby given that the undersigned Admin
rarix with will annexed Of the estate of Patrick Cunning
ham the OF La Sale and state Of Illinois, de-
ceased will appear before County Court of said county
the third Monday beng the 18th day OF January 1851 At
the County Court House. in Ottawa in said county when
and where all persons having claims demands against
said estate notified attend and present the same In
writing for adjustment. -
Dated this 18Th day OF November A. y. 1890.
BRIDGET CUNNINGHAM.
dec4-3y ADMINISTRATIVE. &c.
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DIED..

between II o'cock AID IL p. m, ANNIE M. COL
LETTE. late Of Lexington, KY, and wife of j, R.
Cole.te, aged twenty-three years eight months
Iye days. au
the ta&s are inyitsd to end the funeral from
sontheast. at 3p. m. Sunday, the 18th inst.
GEiER On the morning of February 14sh 1880,
at l915 m, after q snort but painful Illness,
BARBARA, beloved wife CT Frank N. Geier, in the
ffty-sixth year of her age
Funeral Monday, February 18th, 1880, from her
late residence, at ~ o'clock a I'm. ; from thence to
st; Mary's church, where requiem mass will be
held for the repose of her soul. Relatives and
friends of the family are invited to attend
SACKS. AT 40 a. M, on the 18th February,
1880, EDDIE, beloved child of E. j. and Henrietta
Sacks, in the fourth year of his age.
The relatives and friends of the family are re-
quested to attend his funeral from his parents resi-
dence, No. 7l3 N. Capitol street, Sunday after
noon, at p. 5
TINKER. At the residence of his parents, in
Charles county, Nd, on February 9th. 1889, Will
LIAM BERNARD, infant son Of William 7. and Lou
lisa Tlnkler, aged months. week and day.
Our darling little One has gone,
Whom God had to rs given.
The angels gathered round his form
And bore him home to heaven,
Where bright within the golden gate
The Virgin Mother trod
And bore our treasure in her arms
Safe to the throne of God
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Some New Publications.

Harper & Brothers have added to their list
OF attractive publications "Harper's Young
People," an Illustrated weekly, which has al
ready achieved an immense popularity amongst
the young folks OF the country. 1t is a marvel
OF cheapneSs; four cents per number
''The Young Ladies Journal and Illustrated
Magazine" published In this country by the
International News Company. of 81 Beekman
street, New York city, is an excellent month
~. II contains good English STORIES music
very iull details and Illustrations OF all that IS
1aSnlOnaDle, Including the latest Paris fashion
plates In groups Of dozen figures.
j. j. Chapman sends 1.-THE Elective Franchise
IN the United States" by D. C. Mcmillan, with
a preface by Hon. Horatio Seymour; published
py q; +. Putnam's Sons, New York. This is
system upon the civil service and upon the
principles and policies Of political paroles. He
shows up the evils of the party '.machine, of
caucus system but to reconstruct 1t.
Number of the American Art Review re-
ceived from the Boston publishers, Estes &
Lauriat, fully sustains the high character of ths
previous numbers, notwtthstan hiding the serious
drawback experienced by the publishers in tbs
etched by S. A. Schofr (after ". M. HUNT a al
the DEVILS Way, Algiers," etched by s. j. Fer
etchers, and OF the ability OF the enterprisine
printing.
''The seamy Side" is the title of the latest
Joint novel OF Walter Besant and James Rice,
Just issued by Appleton Co. 1t comes from
w. II. 4 O. 81. Morrison.
From j. j. Chapman we have 1.-THE Inter-
oceanic Canal and the Monroe Doctrine and
Stree Ships" both publishd by G. p. Putnams
Sons, N. Y. The first treatise maintains that
any attempt to construct an inter-oceanic canal
between the Atlantic and the Pacific, under
European auspices and with European capital,
must inevitably lead to q serious assault upon
United States.
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
DUNCANsoN BROS. Auctioneers.

TRUsTERs' SALE OF THREE FRAME Dwell
NGSAND LOTS ON SIXTEENTH STREET,
NEAR SCOTT STATUE AND LOUISE HOME,
NORTHWEST, AT AUCTION
By virtue of deed Of trust, duly recorded -
in tiber No. 1853, folio 70, one Of the land f.al
records for the District of Columbia, and at .la.
the request of the party secured, we viii sell on
TUESDAY, THE nth DAY OF FEBRUARY. A. d.
1880, AT 80 O'CLOCK P. N. in front of the prem
ises all that piece parcel of ground situate lying
and being in the city Of Washington in the District
of Columbia, and known and distinguished on the
ground plat or plan thereof as lot numbered eight
six $780, together with all the improvements. ways,
Entertainments to the same belonging or in any wise
appertaining.
This valuable lot has front Of sixty one feet on
18th street northwest in the same square with the
Louise Home" and near Scotts statue. The i'm
grovements consist Of three Frame Dwelling
Houses.
Terms: One third cash, balance of purchase
money in equal instruments, at six, twelve and
trust on the property sold, and to bear seven per
Conveyancing. &c, at purchasers cost. A deposit
Terms to be complied with in days, otherwise the
the risk and cost of the defauting purchaser after
paper published in Washington, D. G.
ROBERT o. HOLTZMAN,l ,r,..
ROBERT COLEMAN, .rus'ees'
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MARRIED..

CAMPBELL-KENDRICK. On February 9th,
1850. at the part onage, by TIE Rey; DR.. Holmeid
J. d, CAMPBELL, of 3. ltimore Mo, to Miss NJ. K.
KENDRICK, Of Washington, d. G..
SALTER-WHITING. On December 9Th, 1879,
by the Rev. George Pane, in Philadelphia, SAM. T.
SALTE9 CT Phi'adelphia, and HoETENsE E. WHIT
ING, of this city.
TRAYL OR-MILLS. On February 4th, 1880, by
Rev; D. F. Forre,t at Trinity P. Z church, G.
G. Mills. both of Washins ton [Richmond and New
Orleans papers please copy.l