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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24


A new business palace, Of which the city will
be justly proud when it is finished is to be erect
ed this spring and summer on La Sale street by
Messrs. Fiske Il BEEN, clothiers. The location
chosen is the Bauer place on the east side Of the
street, third lot north of the Armory Block.
The building will be 3Oxl20 feet, the same in.
terror width rs their present store, but Is feet
deeper. The front will be in the Queen Ann
style, the material to be used being the beautiful
Ottawa marble polished. The ground floor front
will be l2x14 feet plate glass window fanked
by entrances; the upper front will contain five
plate glass windows, between which will be col.
umns Of the polished marble, the whole making
the most handsome appearing front in the city.
The first story will be IS feet in height. 1t will
be clear store ROOM thatis 2916 Kills feet, with.
out partitions or posts as in the present building.
On this floor will be water closets, teilet-rooms,
cloak-rooms and an elevator landing. On the
right about the centre will be the Office, behind
which noble stair case, with landing about mid
way to the top, will lead to the sale room in the
second story. About the centre OF the ceiling
will be gallery open from the sky-lieht in
roof to the floor, which, with the great windows,
VIII SNC III vi liSuo W pai 10 VI VIC
house. All the trimmings and furniture win be
of walnut and other hard woods. The ceiling
will be of iron.
The second story will be IL feet in height. The
front will be grand saes-room, well lighted by
large windows and sky-light, while back will be
workshop for males and females, pressing.rooms
and all other necessary conveniences for first
class workshop
In the basement will be large re-proof vault,
to which there will be connection by route un.
der the grand stair case on the first floor. The
building will be provided with artificial light, Of
course, water, and heated by hard-coal furnaces
1t is believed that when completed it will be
the most complete and convenient clothing and
merchant tailoring building in the state All the
good points Of the various houses seen by Messrs
Fiske & BEEN in their travels and others sug
gested by their long experience have been EN-
bodied in The plans to make it perfect.
The plans and specifications, drawn up by oul
architect, Mr.. H. c. Furness, are in the hands o.
builders for estimates and work will begin in the
spring.
1t is pleasant to sec that such firm as Fiske
& BEEN have confidence in the future Of Ottawa
and are doing what they can to improve the city
and extend her business.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24
Mans NOblest Work,

There is an age Of great works and wonderful
inventions. Steam, electricity, water, air, all
are made to serve man, but unquestionably the
greatest inventions are those which preserve
mans health and prolong his life, and among the
greatest of these is DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. lis effects are truly wonderful
and hundreds are happy to-day, who once looked
forward to an early grave. For Coughs, Colds,
Bronchitis, Asthma, loss of voice, Hay Fever,
Hoarseness, Group, or any affection whatever OF
the Throat, Chest or Lungs, DR.. Kings New
Discovery will positively cure. We can cheerfully
recommend it to all, and can unhesitatngly say
il is the only sure cure for Throat and Lung Ar.
fections Trial bottles ten cents; regular size
81. For Sale by f. Y. Griggs, Ottawa. ~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24

An earnest cry for help in behalf of the "negro
exodus" victims comes up from Kansas. The
Governor sends out an urgent appeal to the north
and we are piled with circulars from relief as
ISOLATION in Topeka, begging for aid. They
mainly want bedding, clothing and lumber, or
money, which will buy them. There are estna.
ted to be from 1000 to 10000 of these emigrants
in the state, and most of them are in pitiable
condition.
We are authorized to say that any contribu.
tions in behalf of the Kansas negroes left with
Mrs. W. II. HULL in this city, will be duly
forwarded.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24

The person who stole my umbrella from o.
man & Hapeman's store is respectfully informed
that if the tvinges Of his conscience are not
enough TO induce him to return the umbrella,
he Is at perfect liberty to keep it. The only re.
Enumeration would ask for this donation to a
dead-beat is that the umbrella-thief in question
may devote at least fifteen minutes to the con-
temptation Of the moral grandeur Of his char.
scter. A. L. WAGNER.
Lieut., U. 8. A.
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PuhliC Sale.

I wish to reduce my stock Of horses and cows
l will sell roadsters, draft horses and common
work horses-about 20 In all; also some cows,
and three thoroughbred shorthorn bulls. / will
offer this stock at the home place Thursday, Feb.
5th, 1880 Terms of sale: months time, with s
per cent. interest, which will be deducted if paid
when due. E. c. LEWIS.
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The following programme has been arranged
for Teachers Meeting, in the new High Schoo
building at Ottawa, on Saturday, Jan. 81, $780,
MORNING SESSION.
General Topic, "Count,y Schools"
Q 30 A. M-Introductory address, by Rev. J. NJ
Day, Marselles.
600 A. M.-Attendance and grading, by j. Car
ter, superintendent, Peru.
10. 80 A. Achievement, by A. Hoffman, Strea
tor high school.
II 90 A. M-Results in district and graded schools
compared, by B. b. Lakin, superintendent
Strester.
General discussion.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
General Topic, "Writtes rork in Schools"
| 30 M.-Teaching essay-writing, by Miss j
Macomber, Ottawa high school.
90 T. M-Province Of written work In schools
by VIM jenkins, superintendent, Mendoza
80 p. M.--Mechanical execution of written work
by VIM Brady, principal, Marseiles.
800 p. M.-Preparatory reading, by IL. l.. Bolt
wood principal of Ottawa high school.
General discussion.
Cordial invitation is extended TO teachers
school officers. and all Interested
Speakers will confer a favor by presenting ab
stracts Of papers or remarks to secretary.
Early and punctual attendance is suggested.
Teachers are invited to present specimens o
written work done in their schools.
X. WILLIAMS,
County Superintendent OF Schools.
Ottawa, H., Jan. 10th, 1880
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24

Some fifty or more tax payers propose to
procure if possible an injunction to restrain
the collection of the $4,000 levied by the
city to pay the water power bonds OF this
amount $1,000 were levied to pay the judgment
obtained against the city by Hackett; the rest
was levied in anticipation of a settlement with
Mr. Eames. This latter being impossible and
the bonds being in court Cor some of them), the
g orators propose to ask for an injunction, to
restrain the collection Of money not to be used
as intended
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24

PLows.-The plowmakers Of the Northwest
met in Chicago this week, oil the leading plow-
makers of the West being present including rep
resentatives from Brewster, Dodge & Huse,
Peru, King, Hamilton e. Co., Ottawa. The Tri-
bune says that during the session at the Grand
Pacific Hotel iron went up s4a ton, and it was
then that the manufacturers concluded they must
have harmony in order to succeed. The advance
agreed upon is slight being but ten per cent.
On all sngle-shin plows the raise is so cents on
all Of ten inches and upwards, and proportion
ate advance on double.shn medium Landslide
plows. On wood beam cultivators there was an
advance Of So decided upon, and like raise on
iron beam. Fourteen-inch sulky plows were ad-
yanced IS each, and sixteen inch So. These were
all the advances made, and an agreement WAS
drawn up and signed by all present embodying
the above facts. 1t was determined TO meet
again in that city at the Grand Pacific Hotel,
Feb. TO- when the organization Of the society
will be completed.
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Farm for sale.

One of the best farms in La Sale county for
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 terms
call on B. F. LINCOLN, Ottawa, Ill.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24

On Sunday last Henry A. Shuler, grain and
lumber dealer, OF this city, started for Chicago
He left home with curious expressions, such as
mot going to return" or "may be gene couple
OF days or may be week." &C., leaving very in
definite expectations as to the date Of his return
His business partner, Mr.. Jas. Rathbun, sup.
posed he was going to Chicago to see their cor.
respondent there. But up to last evening moth
ing had been heard Of him. None Of his friends
in Chicago had seen him, neither had he visited
his correspondent Tor creditor) there. Rumors
were on the street that he had been seen there
Tuesday, but nothing definite has been heard OF
him.
His affairs are in very bad shape. He and his
partner have not gotten along together well for
some time, but no agreement had been arrived
at touching dissolution of the firm, the books
showing only loss. The firm owes about 81, 900,
most OF it in Chicago. There are no assets to
speak Of.
On Wednesday judgments we're entered up by
the National City Bankrs against Mr.. shulel
personally for about $4,000 and execu
lions levied an his personal property, out Of
which they will probably be satisfied. OF further
liabilities we have no knowledge.
The absence of Mr.. Shuleris, of course, grave
trouble to his family, thus cast into the distress
of suspense and ignorance of his whereabouts
and for their sakes it is to be hoped he will re-
pent of his foolish move in absenting himself
thus unceremoniously
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24

At Mendoza German named Charles Ficksel
was struck by freight train en- the Chicago
Burlington & Quincy railroad last Wednesday ev-
ening, receiving injuries from which he died
Thursday. The coroners jury rendered verdict
in accordance with the facts.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24

SALE OF CoTswoLDs.-Mr. Abner Strawns sale
held at his farm near Ottawa, ILL.,, JAN 21st, was
but poorly attended on account of the terrible
condition of the roads. Only part of the flock
were offered, comprising lambs, which realized
81 ,61O5O. Mr.. Strawn intends holding another
sale some time in February. Five head of sheep
and lambs were sold at private sale at an average
OF s44 per head. Whole amount of sale $l,S3O50.
The entire flock are in q flourishing condition.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24

The Streator Free Press says that on the even
ing of the 14th, James Sheffield, his wife and
Miss Ida Davis, daughter of n. II. Davis, at
tempted to cross the railroad bridge, in going
over to Riverside. When they had got halfway
across, an engine came laundering down the
grade, and without warning, nearly caught the
party before their danger was discovered Shelf
field saw that it was impossible to escape from
the bridge and told the ladies to get out on the
side as far as possible Mrs. Sheffield did so, but
Miss Davis was SO badly frightened that she
could do nothing. James grabbed her and drew
her to one side just as the engine passed and
struck her on the forehead, cutting through her
hat and making painful though not dangerous
wound She remained insensible for a few mo.
ments from the effect of the blow, but Is getting
along all right since. Had Mr.. Sheffield not
caught her just as he did she undoubtedly would
have been killed, and holding her was all that
saved her from being precipitatcd into the river
from the blow she received.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24

For SALE OR RENT-A pleasant cottage, with
rooms, on Washington St., between Columbus
and La Sale; possession Feb. |. Also a small
house, 4 rooms, west Of sidecut. W. II. HOPKINS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24

To accommodate his greatly increased bust
ness, j. f. Porter this week moved INTO Nos. 100
1872 and 1874 Main st., nearly opposite Hossack's
warehouse, which gives him ample room to show
all his goods, and where he will be pleased to
have the public call on him. He has on hand
all seasonable agricultural implements and pro.
poses to make such prices as will convince the
farmers that it is to their interest to deal with
him.
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SARATOGA. August 20, 1879.

Messrs MORGAN & ALLEN,
50 John Street, New York City:
Gtntlemep-Having been inflicted with catarrh
of the bladder, accompanied by Inflammation OF
the kidneys, after being attended by the best
Of the medical profession Give different physi-
cians), and obtaining no relief, was induced TO
try the Constitution Water" so called, and am
now happy to say entirely cured by the use oil
less than a bottle.
Yours very respectfully, A. DAVIS.
Ask your druggist for IL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24
Town Collectors

Will remember that tax receipts of all sizes can
be had at the FREE TRADER bookstore. They
are machine ruled, carefully printed, of q con-
yenient size and will be sold cheap.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24
Bucklen's Arnjca Salye

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 % cents per box. For sale by
E. Y. Griggs, Ottawa, Ills.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24

The annual meeting Of the stockholders of the
First National Bank Of ottawa was held Tuesday
afternoon. II. NJ. Hamilton, NJ. II. Swift, E. Y.
Griggs, Lorenzo Leland, W. Bushnell, Isaac
Gage and j. F. Nash were elected directors. The
directors reelected H. NJ. Hamilton, president,
and Lorenzo Leland, vice president.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24

No quorum being present at the meeting OF
the La Sale Co. Agricultural Board, the meeting
was adjourned until next Thursday afternoon, at
O'Clock sharp, at the City Hall. full attend.
ance is desired, as business of Importance will
come nm
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24
OUR AGENTS.

THE FREE TRADER may be obtained at the following
places by the single copy subscriptions will be taken for
any length of time at the regular rates.
b. WILEY, Seneca.
Z. L. DoNAGHo, Strcator.
l. H. TRowBRlDGE Marsellles
The paper always Ale the office Of the Rock Island
r. Sc Clark ST. under Sherman House. Chicago. for con-
venence of our friends.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24

The c., B. 6 Q. business from Streator during
December, was never before equaled IN amount
of tonnage in any one month. There were 3i5'
cars OF coal alone shipped over its track The
cars average Is tons each, making 5l,795 tons.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24

The ladies Of the NJ, f. church will give a
New England supper in their ]ecture-ro0m, Jan
80, to which all are cordially invited.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24

The MENDOZA Reporter viii, hereafter be folio
sheet Looks as well as the old sheet, but not so
convenient to the reader by far.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24

Fhe annual issue of Prof Tees "Weather
Forecasts and Americdn almanac for 1882 is out,
and we learn that the first edition Of over 10000
copies was called for within eight days OF It's pub
LEGATION, and second larger one put to press. 1t
is fuller and more specific in its weather prog
nostications for 1880 than formerly, and variety
of subjects of interest, such as plaques and the
astronomical relations thereto, heat and sun.
strokes cyclones, facts for foretelling the wealth
err, etc., are discussed Copy can be obtained by
inclosng 20 cents to Thompson, Tice & Llings-
ton, st. Louis, Mo- For sale by Osman & Hape-
man, Ottawa, Illinois,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24
Black Silks
Black Silks
We are now showing superior line OF "Blaek
Silks"

VIC ''r'V
Silks"
TWENTY PIECES
at the following prices: 60c, Csc, 75c, 9oc, sl.Oo,
sl.lO, $125, $135, $1.45, $1.65, $1.75, N.s5,
81 80, $500, $40, 2.25, $50 and $2.75 This
line of Silks has no equal in this county.
They are marked at the lo,Uest prices.
Our superior facilities in buying enable us to
offer greater inducements in Fine Dress and Silks
than ever before
An inspection invited.
SCOTT Bros. & Co.
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The Churches,

Services at the Episcopal church tomorrow
morning at 80 and evening at 4:3O
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24

L. B. Tllson shipped from Earl last week four
year old short horn steer weighing 245O lbs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24

If you WANT TO BUY A FARM, call on w.
Stackpole, Fairbury, Ills.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24

For SALE VERY cHEAP-A new billiard table
and fixtures. Apply to j. McQuade and J. Ora
ham
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24

Rev. Mrs. Sophie Glib will preach at the M.
church, West Serena, tomorrow at II A.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24

All kinds of knife plaiters at Mrs. Brower
store, cheap. Knife plating is very stylish
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24

Pay your taxes to Town Collector Bach before he
returns his books, and save per cent. u month.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24

The PROTECTION Pocket Book, something new
at Osman & Hapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24
Money to Loan
Tax PAYERS.

In amounts from $500 to 5000.
B. F. LINCOLN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24

The union temperance meeting will be held at
the M. 4. church to- morrow evening, the pastor
preaching.
Father Byrne, of StreatOr, will speak on tenn
perance at Utica tomorrow.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24

The Marseilles Pldindedler is very neatly
printed paper.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24
Latest Styles Of Hacks, Carriages and Duggies,
FARM FOR Sale.

The undersigned offers for sale his farm Of go Acres,
~ miles north Of ottawa good dwelling house, barn,
corncrbs large orchard and two wells the premises
One hundred acres under cultivation. Enquire OF
January II, 1880 anos PHILIP McGlNNIS.
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VIZ EDDING AND INVITATION
w PAPER and Envelopes at osman Hapcmans
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The Mendoza Turner'S masquerade on the 10Th.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24

The following programme has been arranged
or Teachers Meeting, in the new High School
building at Ottawa, on Saturday Jan. 81, 1880:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1880-06-13
Third District Court.

Proceedings at the District Court OF
Saturday, Chief Justice Hunter pre-
siding:
F. W. Billing Vs. Flagstaff silve
Mining Company; motion to vacatt
judgment ovefruled; exception.
s. w. Dickson, etc, vs. G. H
Lashbrook; motion to vacate dis.
missal overrulsd; exception.
]. A. Ooullsrd vs.. B. W. Morgan
motion for new trial overruled; excep
ton; plaintiff asks leave TO be allowed
to amend complaint; allowed thirty
days to amend allowed.
L. F. Alpey vs.. r. P Lounsbury
ct al; motion for new trial overruled.
O. Anderson w. John Sloan; default
Of defendant; decree az prayed.
Sutherland & Mcbride ve. Thomas
Wsrdell; on motion OF plaintiff dis
missed.
JoAb Lawrence ys. R. NJ. Mackey
cause dismissed.
Salt Lake City vs.. John HardcastIei
motion of defendant to quash pro
ceedings argued and oYerruled
exception; defendant objects to ap.
pointment OF appraisers at this time,
and is allowed fifteen days to answer
court will appoint appraisers on Mon.
day.
Court adjourned until 9 O'Clock
on Monday morning.
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4 pisgraceful Row,

A disgracefnI row occurred las
night just before the "witching hour, u
in one OF the dirty alleys south OIL
First South Street, which connects
Commercial Street with the state
Road. In this row a young fellow
named Ben Arthurs was stabbed or
cut in the head twice with q
knife, and arrested. His wounds are
not at all serious. The origin
OF the row is not known, bat
there are several stories aioat regard
ing 1t. oil OF a mo.s or less filthy
character. There seems little doubt
but 1t was over woman, and drew
q large crowd around; the women
toek the matter up, called each other
hard names and they also engaged in
a general melee. 1t Is not known
who cut Arthurs The matter will be
ventilated on Monday before Judge.
Piper.
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Union Mills. Logan.

Thatcher & Sons, proprietors. Mil
fitted up with the most approved ma.
chinery. Brands of -four unsurpassed
in the territory. Warranted to give
satisfaction. Flour merchants, con-
tractors and the public generally
would do we'll to try our Renowned
Excelsior Family Flour" 1t recon-
mends itself. Our "Snow Drift
brand is the finest -four in the mar
kei, ana our facilities for handling
anu shipping are first class, as sc
buy-our wheat for cash and in large
quantities. ALI orders entrusted &c
us filled with promptness and dis
patch. Prices sent on application by
addressing G. Napier, Logan, Utah.
my25
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The COnGUePing Hero

1t Is expected that Judge G. W.
Bennett will return from the east on
Moaday night. Judge Bennett was
one of the delegates elected from the
Utsh republicans who met and re-
pudisted the action OF the central
committee in the assumption that
they had the right to appoint dele
gates al that time, as will be recalled.
Warm and even bitter feelings were
created over the matter, and the
action OF the Chicago convention was
looked forward to with interest, and
not a little anxiety by some. Finally
Judge Bennett and colleague were ad-
milted, thus scoring victory for the
regulators, and as q way of enjoying
their victory to the fullest extent,
there is some talk now OF making &
demonstration in honor OF Judge Ben.
nett on Monday. such as meeting him
With brass band aud holding q mu
tual congra.ulatory meeting after
wards. The matter has assumed nc
tangible form yet, though it is likely
to do so.