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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17
The new adver. of j. G. Gay & Son

The new adver. of j. G. Gay & Son appears on
our 9Th page, to which we call attention. We
have before noted the formation Of the new firm.
Their ability as carriage builders is so well
known that their reputation is sufficient guaran-
tee that the letter and spirit of their public an
nouncements will be fully lived up to-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17
Attention All

Go to F. ID. Sweetser X Co., and get No
first-class sewing machine at bottom price Give
years guarantee) for present for wife, sweet.
heart, mother or mother-in-law. You can make
no present more acceptable. Ten kinds in stock
American, Domestic, ST. John, best Singer,
new Howe, old Howe, Dauntless, new Crown,
new Wilson, Victor.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17

Mrs Brewer has en- route from New York an
elegant stock of pianos and organs to replenish
the store. Parties who wish to purchase instru.
ments should see Mrs Brewer, as they will be
sure to get reliable goods at moderate prices.
Mrs. Brewer sold over one thousand dollars
worth of pianos, organs and sewing machines,
for Christmas presents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17

benefit ball will be given under the manage.
ment of the German Leidertafel of Ottawa, at
.SchaeferS hall, Monday the 10Th inst, for the
benefit OF German citizen recently injured by
a severe accident.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17
Reductions,

Owing to the ateness Of the season and the
stock now on hand, d. HEENAN IL Co. announce
Ia general reduction Of prices on all winter goods
They will insist on giving all who call big bar.
gains in all these lines Of goods and also biz
value in boots and shoes. The public will dc
well to make Investigations, as all are invited to
do
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17
Bucklen's Arnica SaIye

The best salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter,
Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns and all kinds
of Skin Eruptions. This Salve is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction in every case or money
refunded. Price p cents per box. For sale by
Z. Y. Griggs, Ottawa, Ills.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17

La Sale telegram Of Wednesday says a grand
Parnell-Dillon mass meeting is called for next
Tuesday evening. i committee consisting Of
Rev. Father Henessey, Hon. James W. Duncan
and Mayor George II. Locey, has been appointed
for the purpose Of extending an Invitation to
these two distinguished gentlemen TO honor la
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17
Here !. Dc frst NOM the Mar.eiIIes new.pa.

Here il the first item the Marscilcs newspa-
per has contained in several weeks:
One day last week, DR.. Montgomery took IA
span Of horses from his farm on the Island, just
above the milldam, and left them there.
On sunday last the horses were still on the l.
land On Monday 18th insti, ewing 10 a rise in
the river and the floating ice, he could not get to
the Island but succeeded in doing on Tuesday
morning, when he found that the horses had
mysteriously disappeared. Upon making thor
ough search he found tracks leading down to the
river which indicated that the horses had gone
down the river TO get drink, and had evidently
slipped in under the ice and could not get out
and the doctor thinks that his horses were
drowned and have foated down the river. One
was black and the other gray and were quite
valuable horses
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17
Farm for Sale

One Of the best farms in La Sale county FOL
sale. 395 acres, well fenced, well improved
large orchard Of fine fruit trees, two barns, cat
tie sheds, large corn barn and other valuable i'm
provements, five miles from Ottawa. VIII sell
the whole or part. For particulars and term:
call on h. +. LINCOLN, Ottawa, III.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17

Another deer chase is on the tapis. Mr.. j. D.
Hammond, who reached Ottawa yesterday, put
the boys on the track Of an animal to be had in
Wisconsin. The deer is warranted a fine animal
about two years old, and is to be landed here
safe and sound. subscription paper was start
ed yesterday to procure the money to get the deer
here II the plan is successful it is probable the
hunt will take place within ten days or at most
two weeks.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17

The good stage of water in the Illinois river,
which is free from ice, has started river boat
men. At La Sale the steamboat men are getting
ice -barges ready fer southern ports, and some
boats have already left
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17

The Woman's Christian Temperance Uniol
will meet hereafter in the Red Ribbon hal
Thursdays at 3P.M NJ. All women interested il
the work are requested to attend.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17

STRAYED-From my premises, three miles
northeast of Ottawa, last week, a brown colt,
about seven months old Any information that
will lead to its recovery will be literally rewarded
Address JOSEPH BARENDs, Box 1923, Ottawa, Ills.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17

A German insane woman escaped from the
county asylum on Saturday night last. She was
in shackles so that she could not travel fast, yet
she has not. so far as we can learn, been heard
from since. She is described as IS years old,
five feet in height, ilj lbs. in weight and gray
ish hair.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17

THE RAILWAY AGE MONTHLY AND RAILWAY
SERVICE MAGAZINE. Railway Age Publishing
Co., Chicago. $3.50 per annum.) This maya
zine appeared on Jan. /, a new departure by the
Rail,cdy Age It contains CA PIP. fall kinds Of news
of interest to railway men chiefly, Though the pub
lie would not find it uninteresting,) containing
Editorials, Communications, Railway Service,
Personals, Appointments aud Elections, Travel
ers' Notes, Miscellaneous Matter Conductors
Items, Train end Station Service Traffic Notes,
Shop and Round House, Engineering Works,
Railway Construction, Manuiuring Items, &c.
The matter is chiefly taken from the Rdihcay Age,
but more carefully arranged, the object beng
to furnish a magazine whose price will admit Of
its getting into the hands Of the most impecuni-
Gus railroad man, which is not the case with the
.tge, weekly. The magazine is an excellent
one and will be invaluable TO both the railway
interests of the country and their great army OF
employees, especially the latter, whom it can
hardly fail Of making more efficient in their bus.
mess
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17

For SALE OR RENT-A pleasant cottage with
6 rooms, on Washington St., between Columbus
and La Sale; possession Feb. /. Also a small
house, 4 rooms, west of sidccut W. II. HOPKINS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17
SPECIAL CLEARING SALE.
Scott Bros. & Co.,
pAnEDS nH nuu pRtrI,

Scott Bros. & Co.,
LEADERS OF Low PRICES,
Announce their clearing winter sale.
Decidedly low prices on silks and dress goods
Cioaks all marked array dotcn
.Shd,cls all reduced.
Cotton tlannels 25 per cent. less than value.
Carpets at less than wholesale prices.
Remnants taken from all departments and piled
upon Center Tables are being sold out lively at the
low prices they have been marked ut.
Table linen, Embroideries,
Towels, Muslins,
Napkins, Bosom linen,
Quilts, Counterpanes,
All at lower figures than can be bought any.
where else.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17
Town Collectors

VIII remember that tax receipts of all sizes car
be had at the FREE TRADER bookstore. They
are machine ruled, carefully printed, of con
venient size and will be sold cheap.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17

LosT.--Last evening, a black, Russia leather
pocket book containing about Sl4 and papers.
A reward will be paid on its return to this office
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17

Burglars put in an appearance this week foi
the first time in several months, entering three
or four houses in the central part Of town, but
securing little II any booty.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17

Mendoza BalletH: During the year 1873 Men,
dota shipped TO Chicago markets, via the C., B.
d O. Railroad, 14O4 ears % grain, being larger
number than any other station on that line in IL
linois--as shown by the comparison of sgures at
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17

Work on the aqueduct o.er Fox river at thi'
place is progressing The old superstructur'
has been torn down and the new work begun.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17

The military company has begun the work o
presenting another drama, this time a comedy
New Men and Old Acres"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17

Life Is full Of sorrows and disappointmcuts, bu
the most sanguinc hopes Of all those who try DIR
Bulls Cough Syrup are always realized. II new
or disaypoiuts. Price p cents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17

Il must be good for everybody recommends il
and doctors prescribe IL. We mean DR. Marshall
Lung Syrup, the great cough remedy. Price ,
kngUs-i.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17

THE FREE TRADER may be obtained at the following
places by the single copy subscriptions will be taken fol-
my length OF time at the regular rates:
b. WILEY, Seneca.
f. l.. DoNAGuo, Streator.
l. H. TRowBEIDGE, Marselles.
The paper always file at the office OF the Rock Island
r. Sc Clark ST.. under Sherman House. Chicago for
yenience of our friends.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17

The Young Ladies' Temperance Society will
meet at their rooms this afternoon.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17
Tax Payers

Pay your taxes to Town Collector Bach before he
returns his books, and save per cent. month.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17

The cadets Of Streator gave this week a militia
ny drama entitled the 'union Scouts" the last
performance taking place this evening at orien
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17

All kinds of knife plaiters at Mrs. Brower't
store cheap. Knife plating is very stylish.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17

81 had no faith in your mode Of treating dis.
eases OF the kidneys until | tried It, and cured
myself Of the complaint that the doctors pro-
nounced ncurable." These are the words Of
thousands who have used the Day Kidney Pad.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17

IF you WANT TO BUY A FARM, call on W. I.
Stackpole, Fairbury, Ills.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17

The PROJECTION Pocket Book, something ney
at Osman IL Hapemans.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17

When looking around for your boots and shoes
remember that j. Megalin is still in the trade
and continues to sell goods cheap for cash. En-
anime his stock before buyin. and you will be
sure to find what you want at bottom prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17

Photographs of the new High School Building,
stereoscopic and large sizes, at Bowman's Gal
lery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17

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again for long time to come. Even at ole
prices these bargains would be better every day
noting the advances, but these prices are better
than the old ones.
The boot and shoe department offers as decided
bargains while the grocery house will continue
the good work done for the public in the past
Paste these facts in your hat for reference when
you come in. 1t will save you money.
DEATH OF c. G. LUTz.--Few citizens of Ottawt
are more generally known than was Charles G.
Lutz, who died at his home IN this city on Mon
day. He WAS a native Of Herrcnberg, in the
Kingdom Of Wucrtemberg, and came to this
country in 1853. A book binder by trade, he
and st. Louis, and them in 1856, came to Ottawa,
where he opened bindery, carrying on the bus
mess in connection with paper hanging box
making, bill posting, &c. In fact, he was a
driving fellow, and when one business became
slack readily turned his hand to another. In
1859, in addition to his hndery, he joined the
late e. W. Bernhard in the purchase Of the Woch-
enblatt, which had been started the year before,
but soon afterwards retired from the firm, Mr..
nection with practical printer. Mr.. Lutz con-
tnued in the book binding business until about
five years ago, when he sold out to Mr. John
Gross, and removed to Mendoza, where for year
or two he kept hotel, but not prespcring in the
business returned to Ottawa, where he was en-
gagged in various pursuits until month ago,
when he was stricken with disease ending in his
death In 1859 he had married Josephinc Bend.
er, who survives him, and by whom he had four
children. He was a member of the Turner So
ciety and Masonic Order and was on Wednesday
buried by the latter in accordance with their
time .honored ritual.
At a special meeting of the Humboldt Lodge,
No. 800, A. T. u a. NJ, held Jan. 14th the fol-
lowing resolutions of respect and coincidence
were adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Great Architect
of the universe to remove from our midst our
late brother G. G. LutZ and
WHEREAS, 1t is but just that fitting recogni-
ton of mis- virtue should be had; therefore, be ii
ReSOl,cd, by Humboldt Lodge, No. 500, A. f. 4;
A. NJ, that while we bow. with humble submis
sion to the will of the Most High, we do not the
less mourn for our brother who has been taken
from us.
Resolued That in the death of c. q. Lutz,
Humboldt Lodge lamcnts the loss Of a brother
who has ever been ready to do good deed and
lend helping hand to further the order also a
good and upright man and faithful citizen.
RSOlpcd, That the heartfelt sympathcs OF this
lodge be extended to his family in their aiTlic-
ton.
ReSo',ed, That these resolutions be spread upon
the records of the lodge and a copy thereof be
transmitted to the family of the deceased broth
or, and to each of the Ottawa papers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17
NOTES.

The Chicago Church Choir "Pinaforc" il
booked for the Opera House for Feb. 9Th. a,
this viii probably be the last opportunity to hear
this delicious morsel in Ottawa (''Pinafore' Civ
ing way fast to "Thc Pirates Of Penzance'D, it is
hoped that our neishbors in La Sale, Peru, Mar.
settles, &c, will be making up their parties
to come in to hear it. 1t is believed that parties
Of 25 80 or more can obtain excursion rates on
railroads by making arrangements soon enosgh
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17
AinuSennents,

The Walack combination new gave "Di
vorce" at the Opera House on Thursday and Fri
day evenings to good houses. The company il
without Fawcctt as advertised, owing "to sick
ness" The play was nicely put on the stage ant
fairly well acted the chief weakness being ig
norance of the lines, a trouble usual to new com
panics. Some parts of the play were well played
most OF it fairly WELL and very little badly
lacking however, that force Of character II
one or two individuals which has made "Di
vorce" celebrated play.
To- night they play "The Streets of New York,
played but once in this house and then by tn,
High School boys some years ago. We judge
from the performances OF the company on Thurs
day night that the drama will be very much bet
ter played than was Divorce" and that it viii
be worth hearing.
Seats for sale at Simon Brothers at popular
prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17
Money to Loan.

In amounts from $500 to $4,000.
Is. I. LINCOLN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17

For the best assortment Of rubber goods in OF
tawa 20 to j. Megaflins.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17

The annhilator Of little cdnattingcr is at hand
Over his tombstone will be written the words OF
Dogberrv in the comedy, Write me down an
ass" The world will miss him. The freedom
from stencil, the relief from daily cxhalatons OF
damnonsense, the relief to the eye from con-
tinuous exhibition of long ears, will be pleas
ure that will make the remotest ages hear his
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17
UIaCHNI 1OOtSCcpS tCNO
Through the corridors of time

IUTUUTH IIU CUTTIuOTs OF IT1IC.
The avenger is on his track-or rather are, for
there are 'two on EN- Williams and WilscA
both experienced men on such tremendous
sheets rs the Republican and Times. The union OF
such potent forces cannot fail to be overwhelm
ing to all existing monopoes. They will ap.
pear daily so long as long suffering, philan.
thropcal advertising generation shall support
them
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-17
LOCAL MATTERS
No. . Court Street
OUR AGENTS.
(Chcever's Block,)
nTT A q" A IT

Good Work at Low Figures. Call and examine my stock
Scfore purchasing. fchl6-pl
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-11-20
THANKSGIVING DAY.

At a conference of the clergymen OF
the town it was unanimously resolved
10 request the business men to close
their places of business on Thanksgiving
day, 25th inst, and allow their clerks
and employees all opportunity to attend
worship.
1t is only just and fair that there
should be concert of action in this mat
ter.
We recommend therefore that every
place of business be closed for the
whole day.
1t is so announcement for clerks to ar
range for attending service in the morn
ing and then, changing their apparel re-
turn to their work in the afternoon that
we bespeak for them the whole day.
This recommendation We make in ac-
cordance with the proclamations OF the
President of United States and Govern
or of State of w. Va.
Signed by authority of the clergymen,
JAS. A. ARMSTRONG.
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BRUTAL MURDER or An OLD Man ny A

BRUTAL MURDER or AN OLD MAN ny
Decentralization four miles from Union
town, In the northern section Of Dauphn
county, Pa, near the mountain, there re-
sided for many years Danl. Troutman, 4
farmer, over 40 years Of age, having
wife and fourteen children. This man
was recently appointed administrator Of
the Bush estate, located near his farm,
and realized several hundred dollars from
the sale Of the property. On the Bush
place was employed Henry Rumberger,
who has had several terms OF impTis0n-
ment. Sunday night Troutman was mnr-
dered and tonight Rumberger Is la Dau-
phin county jail on suspicion OF having
committed the crime, OH the strength Of
the dying statements Of the farmer.
Between 8 and y o'clock last evening
TrOutman and wife, who had been In bed
short time, were aroused by two men,
who demanded the money In the house
or the lives Of the old man and woman.
After expostulating few minutes with
the men, who held revolvers I'm close
proximity to the faces Of the occupants Of
the bed, Troutman pleaded the privilege
OF proceeding 10 the water closet. The
request was refused, when the old man
walked I'm the direction OF the window,
which he opened. At the same time he
obtained possession Of his gun and drove
the burglars out OF the house, pursuing
them short distance and firing at one Of
them. On his return he was met by the
other burglar. who had lodged his pur-
suit, and vino now sent ball Into ms
breast. Troutman was carried TO ihe
house a short time subsequently, and DIED
In half hour. Shortly before bis death
he repeatedly declared that Rumberger
had shot him. This morning the accused
was arrested by several persons armeo
with shot guns. He denied connection
with the crime, claiming that he was abb
sent from the vicinity Of the murder when
it was committed. He was taken - liar-
risburg, and while en- route, u Is SAID,
made some very damaging admissions: u
l. believed he will make q confession. Ills
accomplish has not been arrested.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-11-20

GoDEYs LADY's Book FOR DECEMBER
closes the one hundred and first volume.
We have noted its course through the
year, and are free TO say that It's present
publishers have more than maintained
its high reputation, and have certainly
fulfilled every promise they made in
their prcspe ctus at the beginning OF the
year. The literary matter is fiIst-class;
the steel plates are excellent, and the
pattern work alone worth more than the
price of single number. Its low price,
50 per annum postpaid, places it within
the reach of all. We will receive sub
scriptions at this Office, and furnish the
Lady's Book and the REGISTER for one
year, postpaid for only $3.50. This is
an excellent time to subscribe. We
learn that the Lady's Book in 1881 will
contain complete novel in every num-
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-11-20

Messrs. Duke & Gallaher, of this
place, have contracted with Mr.. j. G.
Holmes for the tin roofing and spou,ing
of eleven buildings, depots and freight
warehouses OH the Shenandoah Valley
Railroad, situated at KimbIeville, Lu-
ray, Marksvile, Shenandoah Iron
Works, Conrad's Store, Port Republic
and Weir's Cave. The same firm have
contracted to furnish the hardware for
the buildings described. Thus far all
the dcpots and buildings on the Shen
andoah Valley Railroad have been
erected by Mr.. Holmes and the tin
work done by Messrs. Duke IL Gala
her. Persons desiring work done in
the line of carpentering and timing
have in Mr. Holmes and Messrs. Duke
& Gallaher gentlemen highly recon-
mended by the foregoing tacts.-Free
Press.