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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21
DAVID GROVE.

David Grove, and old and highly esteemed citi-
zen of the town Of Rutland, died suddenly on
Thursday morning at his late residcnce,-it is
supposed Of hcartdisease.
Mr.. Grove was born in Virginia, moving thence
to Ohio, near Newark, whence in Dec, 1879, he
came to La Sale Co., in company with John
Green, Henry Brumbach and Reason DcbOlt and
their families and the young men: Sam'l Grove,
Jos. Grove, Jacob Kite, Alex. Mckee and Harvey
Shaver The story of their trip is told in a very
interesting way by Mcssrs. David and Jesse Green
in Baldwns history of the county-too long to
be here inserted. A year or two afterwards he
settled down on the homestead place where he
ever afterwards lived. His children by his first
wife now living are: Samuel Grove, supervisor OF
town OF Utica; George Grove, Of Buckley. By his
second wife (who is now living but in very bad
matchmaking from stroke Of paralysis he
had five children of whom are living, Catharine,
at home; Mrs. u. Connard, Of Miller; Mrs. Dan
iel Wickwire, Of Rutland; and Mrs W. II. Chap
man, OF Freedom. He was about - years ofage.
! He will be buried from his late residence to-
morrow afternoon at O'Clock.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21

Mendoza wants the State Fair for the next two
years. She is welcome to it, but all things now
point to permanent location OF the Fair at Chi
cago or Springfield.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21
To Tax Payers.

The circuit court having refused to grant an
injunction Of the city tax applied Tor by certain
citizens, the undersigned will proceed to collect
all taxes due in the town Of Ottawa, according
IN law. A. f. BACH, Town Collector.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21
Gas Fittings.

All kinds Of water, gas and steam pipe and
Fittings kept constantly on hand and work done
9TH dispatch, at the hardware store of
LOCKWOOD & SMEEToN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21

The Streator LADIES' Library Association in
1879, by entertainments, &c, realized $4,000; ex..
peuses, s43s 90 Of which $93.sl was for books :;
balance on hand. S2l1.lO
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21

The anniversary Of the birth of the great Faith
er Of his Country occurs tomorrow. In these
degenerate days it is plainly to be seen that the
treat Fathers fame aud the love for his ideas are
fast waning. It's 1.-The strong man." "a strong
government" and all that sort Of thing, you
know; and Washington wasn't half the man that
Don Cameron is or Jackdaw' Conklng. His
birthday seems forgotten; If not is little better
than one of those "piaguey dates invented to
bother the memory Of grammar school pupils.
Indeed ii would probably have been entirely for
gotten had no. the Lingards recalled it on their
posters. OF course, all patriotic citizens viii
turn out.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21

The Mendoza Bu,l.tin says: "One Of our money
lenders says il he is compelled by the Board OF
Supervisors to pay taxes on his mortgages, he
will withdraw his loans aud put his money into
manufactures" The town would doubtless be
clad to see him adopt the plan he proposes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21

4 Frank. of the firm Of \. Frank * Co, leaves
for the east on Tuesday to make their spring
purchases We may look tor something ne" and
nobby in the mems and boys clothing line when
he returns.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21

We have a book before Us which Is treatise
on The Horse and his Diseases by DR.. Il. }.
Kendall, Enosburgh Falls, VI II contains very
valuable information for all persons having 'Ae
car, of horses. This publication has had yeIy
large run; seycuty-Gvc thousand having been
sold. II Is the most complete work Of the Kind
for the least money ever otiered.-As1OA, oh'o'
Commercial
For sale by Osman X Hapeman, Ottawa, HIS
Price y cents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21

our readers interested in fine sheep will make
auoic OF the sale by Mr.. Abner Strawn, noted IL
our advertising columns. The purity OF Mr.
S,rawn's sheep is too well known to need am
Ieomment now.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21

Calf button shoes for gents wear just received
at J Megaflin's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21

All kinds Of school stationery, books, straps
bags, &c, at Osman IL Hapman's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21

All of Ingcrsolrs lectures, IA in number, can
now be had at Glover's; price, cents each.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21

All kinds of knife plaiters at Mrs. Brewers
store, cheap. Knife plating is very stylish.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21

Windy Joe, Of rickety row, knows it is false
when he asserts he has the best or Us good goods
as we handle, as he has made several attempts
get our goods, such as reapers, painters, &c,
ami will wager him 800 to 5000 he has not as
large a stock on hand TO day as ourselves, and
We don't have to sell them at auction either
they are not that kind. +. d. SwEETsER Il Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21
Children's suits at cost at NJ. stiefel Il Co.'S.
New Firm.


On Monday last the Columbus street carriage
factory, lately Markle & Farnsworth's, became the
property of James and Frank Finnerty, who pur-
chased the materials, stock and goodwill of Mar
klc & Farnsworth. The Factory has fallen into
good hands, active and enterprising young men
who during the past 10 years have been employed
in the best shops of the city. Their experience,
therefore, has been tirst-class; their skill is sec
ond to none; while during all their residence
here since boyhood, their reputation has been
the best. They propose to manufacture buggcs,
carriages and all grades of wagons, using the
best of materials. Mr.. James Finnerty will look
after the woodwer and Mr.. Frank Finnerty the
on-work All work. therefore, passing through
the shop will receive the personal attention OF
both proprietors, insuring good work. We can
recommend them to the public desiring to pur-
chase the completed carriage or wagon, or who
desire trimming or any other class of repairing.
They guarantee satisfaction as to work, material,
and prices,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21

The Peoria National Democrat will be dubbed
with the FREE TRADER at S2.25.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21
Tax Payers

Paw 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, 1880-02-21
BY death all social ties are riyen,
And so remain if not renewed in he,


At her home in Ottawa, on Tuesday eve, Fanny,
beloved daughter of City Marshall and Mrs.
Harris, died Of consumption, aged % years.
A large company Of friends assembled at the
Baptist church and followed the remains to the
cemetery to manifest the sincerity Of their sym
pathy for the bercaved family and their esteem
for the gentle and amiable young womanhood OF
the departed daughter and sister.
Fanny had placed her trust and her souls
keeping in Jesus three years since under the
preaching of the evangelist, Mr., ingalls,. Her
pastor converscd with her shortly before her
death upon Jesus and her interest in Him, when
she unwavcringly told him she was safely trust
ing In her Savior. She seemed to know assured
ly in whom she believed We believe Fanny ID
safe and happy
"Aboye the stars that shine in golden glory
In the early flush Of promising womanhood she
has been called home by her Heavenly Father
She had not yet reached LIES noon. The flower
was but opening under LIES sweet sun and dews
Of promise. God has called her and she has
gone from us G cd had need of her. Our loss is
her gain He doeth all things well and is toe
good to be upknd and too wise to err.
Christian womanhood is the farest work Of
Gods hand. Who can find yirtuous woman,
for her price is above rubes.
May the Holy Spirit lead all the young ladies
to begin life with soul.saying faith in the
mighty Savior.
May the Comforter with His promises speak
peace and healing to the sorrow .burdened par
ents and sisters. McP
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21

The mOuldcrs in the Narcotics Pitts estab
llshmout are reported on a strike.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21

The spring campaign has Just opened in boots
and shoes att. Mcgailin's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21

\ full stock of ladies' shoes in goat button,
side lace and balls; also Ceraco Kid button side
lace in all sizes and widths just received att. Ne
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21

J. f.. Porter has the finest display Of Farm I'm
plcmcnts ever seen in Ottawa. Every farmer in
this county should attend his auction next week.
see hi, adyrr
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21

on Tuesday night or Wednesday morning the
barns of F. a. Sherwood and Jacob Rosencranz
were burglarzed. At Shcrwoods a harness,
lap robe and several articles belonging TO the
hired-man were obtained; at Roscncranzs, a
lap.robe and compress. Attempts were made
the same nj ght to rob Dyers, Aliens and Smiths
barns in the same neighborhoOd
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21

Winter goods at cost at NJ. Stiefel II Co.'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21
school Books

OF all kinds at the lowest prices al Osman &
Hapemau's. west Of the Court House.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-21

Grand Rapids, Feb. 10.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-04-07
HUMOROUS.

'Will You name the bones of the head ~
said teacher to one of his class. I've got
EN- ali in my head, teacher replied the
pupil, ''but | CANT give EN-
A young lady ia Brooklyn is working a
motto NO Ice-Cream.' She says: you
know it Is leap year, and the ice crops
failure, and the boys might as well know it
first rs last
y little girl who wrote an essay on the
COW managed to state before closing that the
'cow is the most useful animal in the world
except religion. Rochester Express.
Mary Anderson in the play of Glove"
exclams to the Empress: "Tll deal with
thee - woman deals with Woman ~ and
then she sails in and jaws her Majesty up
Ill and down.
The news comes from Paris that long
flowing hair will be fashionable this Spring.
Young ladies with bangs will have to tie
false hair on with rope.
\ Rhode Island man who left son and
daughter pennies that he might give Har-
ward College 500, 900, had his will bursted
SO quick that it almost turned his grave
arouud-Detroit Free Press
A New Jersey milkman committed sui
eide last week by hanging himself in cow
shed. 1t IS presumed that he forgot TO water
his milk that morning, and the thought OF
it drove him TO his rash act.
Experience teaches many things-promi-
Eent among which, to man, IS that it is
safer 10 run your chances with a baulky
mule than dictate to a woman on wash day.
\ poet asks .'Who shall so first to the
shadowy land, my love or / p If they con-
template committing suicide, to which no
objections should be offered, we suggest they
toss up a cent; heads, he goes first tails she
goes last.-Norristown Herald.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-04-07
A Fifteen Minutes Courtship.
HOW \ Nun OBTAINED 4 HUsBAND-PRE-
FERRING MARRIED LIFE To ONE
OF CELIBACY-
Louisville Courier-Journal.7

Louisville Courier-Journal.
About two years since Sister Mary
Funk, Young lady Of most respectable
Parentage ana devoHt Catholic. came
to this city from Frankfort. and was adj
mitted To the convent AT the corner oi
Chestnut and Shelby streets, and was
after this Il Sub-teacher in the school N
the corner Of Webster and Washington
streets. Some time after this there
came request for the services of a sub
teacher in the convent in Jacksonville.
and Miss Funk, still under the direction
OF the prioress, accepted the situation,
and performed her work we'll and faith
tullv.
During al the time that she was CON
nected with the convent here as a lay
sister, those associated with her now
speak Of her Is true woman, IN the
strictest sense Of the word. She never
complained, went straight forward in the
performance OF the duties that We're as
signed to her, and At times seemed per
tectly satisfied with her life, and, like
the other members of the noble sister
hood, she was always ready to sacrifice
her own happiness and comfort, and, If
necessary, her life. in order to alleviate
the sutferings of those who We're in dis
treSs
After some time, and for what reason
no one knows, Miss Funk became dis
satisfied with her life, and concluded to
marry. The more she studied about the
charms of double-blessedness the more
she was convinced that she wanted to
marry. A. no one knows the secrets of
the human heart, ii l. only Just TO say
that no one has Il right To criticise her
acts. 1t is said that she stated TO a
friend that if she could find man who
suited her tastes she would marry him
in fifteen minutes. The friend hap
pened To know a ',tifteen-minute man,
and a man who bears a splendid reputa-
ton, and the two people who wanted to
marry were introduced, and in Just tii-
teen minutes a contract to cling togeth-
er for better or for worse was entered
into, and the voungsister, with affecting
solemnity, babe an aflectionate adicu to
the walls Of the convent, hung her veil
on the fence, and launched out on the
stage-plank that leads to the good ship
matrimony, and she Is now gliding down
the river Of life BY the joyous light Of
the honeymoon.
The wedding occurred about fifteen
days since. The gentleman she married
is named Hillerbrand, and he has for
some time been employed at Arterburns
place, on the Brownsboro road. This is
Il remarkable ease, as a sister who once
enters convent seldom leaves it, but
prefers to leave the world with its Joys.
its sorrows and its MYRIAD of sins be
hind her. Miss Funk had not entered
the final order Of sisterhood, and if she
saw proper to change the life that She
had started out to lead with the best Of
intentions, il certainly IS a credit to her
to come out openly and act her part as
she has, and, if she is happy and con
tented, the world will find no fault with
her conduct.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-04-07
The Growth of methodism.


NUMBER OF PREACHERS AND WINNERS rs
THE UNITED STATES. AND ESPECIALLY
IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
one Of the marvels OF the religions world
Is the growth and progress ol Netholisu.
In June, l,4i. when ioau Wesley held his
first Conference, there were only Six regular
preachers throughout the world. and "a few
hundred members Now there are moro
than 100000 Methodist preacher. through
out the world. and nearly 5OnoOUl mrm-
hers. Ia the United States alaue there are
about $4,000 travelling preachers. 2-.OOO
local preachers and about 5000, 900 mem
hers.
In 1866, before the division Of the Geor~
gld Conference, (Which wsis once q part of
the south Carolina ContcrCuoeD the Metho-
dl.t- M Georgia numbered $4,000 whites
Now, only thirteen years later, the North
and South Georgia Conferences number
So.gS3.
In the Iitue State of South Carolina
where this denomination Is scarcely "a cen
tury old, The membership, exclusive of
baptized children Us shown by the recent
report oftheir statistical secretary. numbers
il9l with 1865 travelling and 1853 local
preachers
The number Of adults admitted bv
baptism alone into the communion Of tile
- -. NhuItl Nouth, Wltuin the bounds OF
south Carolina Conference during tho year
just closing is Dos
The denomination las within the bounds
of the South Carolina Conference. IO1 sab
bath schools, with 3,oI4 teachers and 22,O5T
scholars
They have raised in south Carolina dur
ing the year 1879 for their WORKOUT
preachers and the widows and orphans of
deceased preachers, 81, o6S %.
They have raised in the same territory
during this year for missions exclusive OF
the amount raised by the Women Mission
airy Societic-) s., 90j o.
These figures. statistical and financial, 40
once show the wonderful growth of this
denomination in the past, ANA their
immense possibilities for good in the future.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-04-07
THE DEAD POET.

The poets little span i done.
The poets work on earth goes on.
The hand that str kes the ringing chords
The thought that clothes itself IA words,
That chimes vi IA evsry varying mood,
That gives friend u solitude;
Il fash or FIRE. IN smiles or tears.
Wake echoes for all coming years.
The poets hand ami heart are dust.
The poets grave lies green and hus he'd,
HIS music lives, and soars. aud sWe ellis.
\ nj shapes the natures where II lwells,
blends wI it'll their grief. reints their mirih,
Gives of its own pure grace to earth.
Shriues, dreams and fancIes. and for love.
Finds words 20 speak and strengih to prove.
on. many heart struck 1esolate
Aud many a life, BY bitter fate
Left dry ami dull and many soul
CBahng galHst circumstance control
la fret ami Golbt, the sure,t balm
Finds in the poets golden calm.
Their blessing whom MS power has bless,
Hl3oes the poefs tranquil r,st.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-04-07
- - -
WAITS.

Murder on the high Cs-Some vocal e.
forts in our thca~es.
The more our girls are pinned back the
more forward they seem.
None but towards habitually color their
boards. The brave die but once.
Who are the most disinterestodly good >
Those who are good for nothing.
The Philadelphia butchers, as is meet,
propose 4 grand centennial parade.
Fifteen million broouis are annually man.
ufaetured in the United States. And yet
men Will get married.
some one SAYS of a certain congregation
that they pray on theiv knees on Sunday
and on their neighbors the rest of the week.
The small boy who can ride three
wheeled velocipede in the hall and beat
drum at the same time, has qualities calcu~
lated to make home happy when he is not
well.-Pfcayune.
Professor in Roman history-"Mr. V
sor what was the war with Pyrrhus remark
able ~ Mr. V: Il think it was the first
time that the Romans ever saw the ele-
phantf'
Frenchman who has lived in America
for several years says: "When they build
a railroad, the first thing they do Is to break
ground. This is done with great ceremony.
Then they break the stockholders. This IL
done without ceremony"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-04-07

iia5~'
TEEtH 7ifA N""t THAN Fi'li'H'
rg.,l.4tsr. North Carolina, cores
.....l... 81 tha st. ioui- Globe Democrat
r.....-.....l ft-rt ,....~. that ON Monday the
-....-.t- seI.f..f Inst wear -uuok Lumhertou
....,. tart- vary center WAS ended in
.s..I. romantic. land sensational way a
......#.-. a.u4 wish uo better theme lor p
.t..,- tH.tr ln. uI.iu. uuyarui-u,d account
~ Miss Amelia. t.Iusuaur, and the affair In
-rtt..r. -s.. ya4 the heroine Last spring
.rE.- ts.I.Ha.lr drove up 90 thc Argyle hotel
D.. t,..th.rr.u and asked T., see Mr. Edward
sT.r.ta..u. % drummer who was stopping
sr.r. ~-na was u~hnrad into the par.or
and Hartman. 90 tail. handsome fellow, soon
,..r.,.. j.. and held ont ui. hand To her In
..-...f 81 taking 10 sine drew. with tus quick
r.-- d. q. tf4-a. 20 pistol from her muf, and
with Ia. NeIamlt.ua d" You have ruined
.., now { VIII ruin you," SHE sent the
,slrssI messenger into the breast OF the
.,,.a..tl.gate Young man. lie fell to the
H..er ,x.flauti word. aud died that night
fg.z Itu-s4ur. after casting "a iook ut her
,.-...trtte victim. cody put the pistol ia her
t.,.,-.t r.t into the carriage, and drove
t,.g s,.ta. SHE was at tine time OF the
..'.,-.i,t.. ...~-..f.. Nith his last breath
{f.r..8Iu -.vora chat he was innocent OF amy
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-04-07

Smokinga cents worth of tobacco IN =
$50 pipe Is Ike dressing scarce row III Il
sealskin sack-0il City Derrick.
The Indians with Ouray eat six square
meals day, first eating all the meat, then
all the bread. then all the butter, and 50 on
down until its comes 10 the horse-radlsh,
where they stop-Free Press.
CafeeIou' ; latest excuse is his worst. lie
SAWS that Maine has been shipping logs SO
long that 1t was time for her to have some
Returning Boards, no matter how rotten
they Philadelphia Bulletin.
thereafter we shall decline all invitations
to take breakfast with Mr.. Alexander,
Car of Russia. We never could ENJOY 4
meal when the dining table is being blown
through the roof by 4 parcel OF humor-
lists. as Il were-N orristown Herald.
..Ah. Mr.. shuttle. glad to see You at
church today, said the deacon. Excel
lent sermon on ITerod this afternoon
splendid" replied Job. "How the reyer-
end did put in ticks ! wouldn't have been
in Herod's place for S5,-New Haven beg
lister.
Mr. John Fortune, Of Fond du Lac, Wis
consin. recently became the father of twin
girls When he first looked upon the new
corners he smiled sort Of CHASTITY smile,
and remarked: "Well. l suppose it is right,
for il Is said that Miss Fortunes never come
singly. Rome Sentinel
"Young man" said the orator, impress
sivelv, 90 you want 10 go down to a
drunkard's gravel 'Well," replied the
Young man, with the careless grace of a
man who isn't accustomed To refusing. =
don't care if do. Whereabouts is your
grave Burlington Hawkeye.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-04-07

AN Old Dominion legislator, during
the recent session OF the Virginia Leg
stature, dropped into the following an
ecdote to illustrate the status of pend
ing political tangle:
Old Uncle Ned. darkey, from Mr..
Speakers district, one day went out on
the York to fish and fiddle. Overcome
with sleep, but determined not to lose
a bite, he tied the line around his leg
and ourled up in his boat. A fish,
called the drum, slipping by, dashed at
the bait and drew the niger under.
The poet wildly describes the struggle
of fish and niger beneath the brine;
but fish being in and niger out of his
element. the strife soon ended Some
days after the niger and fish were
found dead, stranded and tangled in the
closest embrace, and
The people all thought itcould never be knowns
After all their thinking and hgerin',
Whether the niger fishing had gone,
Or the fish had gone niggerin.