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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

Here are two anecdotes that recently dritted
past on the stream of chitchat at a dinner par
ty An American gentleman, while taking
walk in London one day, CHANGED to behold
in grocers window an immense pile OF hams
stamped with the name and address OF 4
dealer in Chicago, while overhead hung 4
placard inscribed BEST Canadian hams
shilling pence per pound" The proprietor
Of the establishment CHANGED to come to the
door and the gentleman called his attention tc
the lncongrulty of selling Chicago hams as a
Canadian product. "Ah, yes, yes!" exclaimed
the grocer, with an air of conviction: "Chca
go is one of the United States; had forgotten
that"
Next comes the story of an iliterate dame
who possessed very fine gallery of pictures
including specimens of the old masters as well
as of the modern school. She was one day
engaged in showing off her art treasures II IA
visitor, seasoning her discourse with small
facts relative 20 the artists whose works she
possessed Now, that picture" she SAID
pointing to a large neurological scene, that's
by Rubens. He's dead"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

The Portland Aduertiser tells the following
story: There was an eminent sergeant,at-law
some years ago who had cork leg that was a
triumph of artistic deception. None but his
intimate friends knew for certain which was
the real and which was the sham limb. A wild
young wag Of the utter bar" who knew the
sergeant pretty we'll, once thought to use this
knowledge of the sergeants secret to take IN a
green newly -fedged young barrster. The
sergeant was addressing a special jury at
Westminster in his usual earnest and vehc-
nent style, and the wag whispered to his
nelghbor: You see how hot old Buzuz is
over his case; now, I'll bet you a sovereign
will run this pin into his leg up to the head,
and he'll never notice it, he's so absorbed in
his case. He's most extraordinary man in
that way" This was more than the greenhorn
could swallow, so he took the bet. The wag
took large pin from his waistcoat and lean
ing forward drove 1t up to the head INTO the
sergeant's leg A yell that froze the blood of
all who heard it, that made the hair of the ju-
ry stand on end and caused the judges wig
almost to fall off, ran through the court. by
Jove, its the wrong leg, and I've lost my mon
ey," exclaimed the dismayed and conscience
stricken wag quite regardless of the pain he
had inflicted upon the learned sergeant.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

Yesterday says the Galveston NerS, Colo.
mel Gilhooly, accompanied by Major Spill.
kins, happened to walk down Galveston Az
enue, when Gilhooly remembered that a few
days previous he had left his walking-stlck al
the shop of Chnaman close by to be repaired
80 they dropped into the establishment to get
it.
The Chlnaman was not present SO they had
to wait few minutes until he came in.
Says Gilhooly: ~ can't understand why Sc
many people have an unfounded prejud e
against Cinnamon. They attend closely tc
their own business | don't see that anybody
Is ruined by cheap Chinese labor, and they
have their rights under the law"
g. Chinaman, anyhow" said Spilkins
Gllhooly retorted "You are prejudlced
Spilkins"
Just then Johnny ChinamaH entered, all
smiles. Gilhooly shook hands most cordially
with the despised Monaghan and asked if his
. cane was ready. q
"Half dolce firstlee," said Johnny, holding
!. out his itching palm.
GilhOoly got red behind the ears and said
you sallow.complected baboon, gimme that
cane or I'll wear 1t out on your hidel"
IL can't understand why so many people
have such an unfounded prejudice againt CHI
namen," observed Spilklns, gravely looking
up at the ceiling; you are certainly preJu
diced, GIlhooly."
g Chinaman, anyhow !" remarked Gil
hooly, glaring like tiger at the Mongolian,
who merely remarked:
mo halfdOllee, no walky cane"
"They attend closely to their own business,
particularly in Galveston" observed Spilkins.
rubbing the end of his chin and smiling
family.
"Look here, John, I'll bring you in the half
dollar tomorrow morning when | am passing
Come, now, that's a good Monaghan" SAID
'Gilhooly, persuasively
"Halfdollee firstlee," said The Chinaman.
: IL don't see that anybody is ruined by cheap
Chinese labor" remarked SpIlklns, turning
his face on one side and smiling perceptibly.
Gilhooly was irritated at SpiIkins for his
unfeeling conduct. but had to apply to HIM
for the temporary loan of half dollar.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

1852. 1880.
DR.. ]. 0. HARRIS,
REAL ESTATE,
INSURANCE.,
Steamship Agent,
NOTARY PUBLIC.

Iowa Lands. Al from So 10 = o per
lowe. Farms. at from 81 to = ] = per acre. on
ten years time, per cent. interest.
Nebraska Lands, at from $3.50 to $500
per acre.
Kansas Lands, at from & 3 to 8 {, per acre. ana
FARMS in Nebraska and Kansas nj from = TO us per acre
Texas Lands. near market at from - 10 s 3
per acre. Western Texas Lands al SOC per acre
Illinois Farms, at from = = to 500 per acre.
City Lots, at frsm = 90 TO $500.
Dwellings, at from S4OO to $4,000.
Business Property at lowest rates
~ Remember that the hard tines are rapidly passing
away business in general is improving real estate has a-
vanccd materially In the larger cities. and Is certain 10 ad'
here. Buy now. while prices are nj bottom hgures
Insurance Al current rates IN the berry best
companies American fOrcign-nre life accident or ma
rne There better companies In this or any other
country than those represented by me,
Ocean Steamship Tichets at lowest rates and
by the best lines
Mans papers and Information free ieDl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

Maps, papers and information free.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

Croquet in great variety and at lowest prices,
at Osman &Hapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

Don't fail 10 see the Little Giant Archery a,
0sman & Hspemsn's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

"Once over these boundless pralrics," the
sad passenger said, "over these prairies"-
"They call them prurries, over in Indiana
the fat passenger said. "And down IN Hi
nois," SAID the cross passenger, they call them
'peraries" "And up IN Michigan" said the
brakeman, they call them pairs "And
down IN Kentucky" the man on the wood
box remarked, they call them 'perars' y
swell, anyhow" the sad passenger resumed
"once over these plains "You SAID prairies
before" said tie passenger with the sandy
goateee. "Yes, and started very profound
pathological discussion bylt. Well, once ovci
these verdant pralries"- "Thc first time,
said the cross passenger, you SAID 'verdan'
prairIes'" "Well, then, over these boundess
prairies once "Only once? W asked the fat
passenger The sad passenger sighed, but went
on: "Once the painted Indian named
"What fory" croaked the woman who talks
bass. Ana the sad passenger went into his
shell and said he would tell that story yet il
he had to hire a hall to tell 1t in.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07
BUDGET OF FUN.

Recorder-"YOu have been drunk again
What's your excuse nowY
"Your Honor, was only celebrating the
great natal day of American independence"
ayes, but yesterday was the 18th, not the
4th"
IL know it, bat ! did not have capita
enough on the 4th to celebrate the day IN /
manner worthy OF the great city of Galveston
the queen city of the gulf, the gem OF the sea
the-the-great cotton mart of the South, so
got tight yesterday instead"
Recorder Whose local pride is touched)-
"The case is dismissed We must all do wha
little we can 70 help Galveston along"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-01-08
For the Journal.
Gone Home,

"I go to prepare a place for yon.
And If 1 go and prepare q place for
you I aoiH come again, and receive
you unto myself, that aohere L am
there ye may be also.
During last winter and spring,
there was in our Sabbath school class
several young men who gave prom
Use Of long life and great usefulness
to the church and the world. Among
them Frank Alexander. In April
last he sought and found employ,
ment in Kentucky, and for a
time we lost sight of him. A few
days ago there came note of warn
ing-a messenger saying, afr ank is
sick" Two days of suspense to the
fond mother and loving sisters and an
other messenger came saying, "Frank
is dead" The body was brought
home, and upon the coffin lid there
was cross and a wreath of lovely
white flowers, artistically arranged
by the ladies of Catlettsburg, KY.
The funeral sermon was preached
by Rev. Hathaway, in the M. E.
Church at Chambersburg. The con-
gregation that assembled to pay the
last tribute of respect to his memory
was large and sympathetic. Neigh
bors and friends wept with those who
were called to weep. But while our
own eyes were filled with tears our
mind was filed with pleasant memo
ries. Sanctuary scenes loomed up
before us. We remembered our re-
vival meetings last winter--our altar
services, where Frank knelt and gave
himself to God. We remembered
his clear testimony in regard to the
power of Christ to save. We remem-
bered how his eyes sparkled and
and how radient his countenance and
how triumphant and joyous the voice
that Joined with us in singing;
81 am so glad that our Father In
Heaven ..--...
Tells of his love in the book he has
given.
Wonderful things In the Bible see,
This is the dearest that Jesus loves
me-"
When the Death Angel called for
Frank he was not yet 20 years old,
but he was ready for the summons.
He said to his brother Charlie, "Tm
willing to CO." o, sorrowing friends
dry up your tears. David said when
his child was taken from him, 81
shall go to him but he shall not re-
turn to me-" Frank will not again
sit by the family fireside, nor in the
Sabbath school class; no more will
we see his smiling face in our social
circle, but if we live right, love the
same Jesus that Frank loved, the
time will come by and by, when we
will see him again, and join with
hlm in singing the songof the re-
deemed: a-n 81
"Yet little while we linger,
Ere we reach our journeys end.
Yet little while to labor,
Ere the evening shades descend"
May we, too, be ready.
M. MARSHALL, Glengary Home. g
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-01-08
For the Journal
Violet and Daisy.

UT Tue JOuTual
Violet and Daisy.
Good, kind, gentle, sweet little
Morgan school girls. No fiirtations
for Violet and Daisy-too busy for
such triHes-to school all day, read
ing good books at night; happy con
tented, industrious little Morgan
Flowers, weaving upon the loud
sounding loom of Time; tolling,
spinning away day and night; look
ing down with scorn and contempt
upon their flirting sisters of Vinton.
If that poor old Dove, let out upon
the deluge, in serge gown, had not
brought back the olive branch of
peace, he certainly had appeared
with violets and daisies in his bill.
o, Violet and Daisy, blooming
without thorns upon the rough hills
of Morgan, and sweet as country air
can make you, pity thy sisters of
Vinton II you will, but censure them
not, for the eyes of all look down
bright with immortal pity upon you
and them. o, sweet Violet and
Daisy, you soon will droop and fade
and waste all your sweetness along
Quadratic Equations and pouring
over useful books, while the stars,
street lamps of heaven, are burning
out thei- midnight oil.
The Violet and Daisy are such
modest and meek little flowers, it is
sad to see them look so severely
upon their sisters for showering
bright petals along the path of some
sold bachelor as he journeys to his
grave.
And We flowers of Vinton, smile
on sweetly as ever--many tears have
We shed over the sorrows of Little
Nell. Often have We reached hand
to pilgrim over the slough of despond;
wave your red bandanas high in
the air, and wipe the last tear of
sorrow from the face of poor detected
man. Listen not to the idle pratt
things OF the Violet and Daisy,
whose assumed names discredit
those meek and lovely flowers.
OLD BACHELOR.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-01-08

monial prospects as shot-guus in the
South are of political liberty. Who
ever heard of love in q district
school, or sparkling match in the
dark corner of a debating society.
The like was never heard of. You
Morgan girls must change your
ways, learn to hirt little, and when
you have experienced a little of the
bliss of this higher life, my word
for it, you won't do any thing else.
NANCY SPARKS.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-01-08
For the Journal.
My Letter to Bobby.

My dear friend: 1 promised letter,
To tell of the doings, and did.
And you Know I'd EVER q failing
To do just Thate'er was bidl
Well, Detroit just now, is a"booming"i
The streets are all covered with snow,
The sleighs all full of bright faces
Are flying about to and fro.
And the stores are looking so gorgeous
As pretty. as pretty can be-
Outreaching temptation to mortals,
And becoming little TO me.
But my purse has got a contraction;
There is something the matter inside
So that I'm compelled, for the present.
In q state of "shut up" to abide:
But managed to squander penny.
To entice "Old Santa Claus" here,
To pnt in few tribes OF Christmas
For daughter, and little one dear.
A few cards enclosed in some letters
For the loved, and the treasured away,
To tell that they ar remembered,
Makes the need of my gifts for the day.
And then for the "New Year," I've hardly
In earnest perfected plan.
Ipresume that some will be calling
To entertain Sweet as canl
1t may be that wonderful stranger:
That somebody thinks is $50 goodr'
Well, really, I'd like to behold him;
In earnest, now Bobby wonld!
Then sometime. not long after 'New Years."
With a fau nf the friandS af the old
I'm going to put in an evening
With all of the fun 1t will hold.
I'm going to have cards and refreshments,
And lots of bright things will be said.
And everyone sure Will endeayor
To come out little ahead.
Don't you wish that you were to be ''viteds'
Tho know not ''card' would you touch
But the people are "real," and are CHEEKY,
And you're ALWAYS attracted by such.
Well, wish that you were again with us:
And the leaves of the past were unrolled,
For some Of the pleasure twas in them
Again in our keeping to hold.
But 1t cannot be ever recovered;
The present time only is ours;
So away to the winds with the wishes
Well gather the blooming flowers.
Let us weave them in gariands OF beauty
Then scatter them hither and yon
And perhaps there's a heart that is weary
A bud may fall softly upon.
And love that in closely entwining
May tighten our footsteps along
And place where the flowers are lasting
For us in the future belong.
MRS. SARA wOLvERTON.
Detroit, Dec. 23d, 1879.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-01-08

These Silk H'dk'fs will be found
cheap and large variety of styles.
Gents Linen H'dk'fs from 10 cts.
up to the finest Hem stitch.
Large assortment Ladies' Plain and
Hem-stich H'dk'fs.
Ladies' Silk and Lace Neck Ties
in all grades for 10 cts. to LOO.
Lace Wool Scarfs Loo.
Ladies' Nubias from 81 cts. to LOO
A full stock of Staple G
in plain figures. No
Dec. IT, 1879.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-01-08

Killing & DAGES want every
body to try their Eureka Chilled
Plow Points, because they claim they
will last as long as three or four OF
any ordinary kind. They also keep
a full stock of all kinds Of ordinary
Plows and Plow Points. Give them
call. .,a.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-01-08

The manufacturers of the PEARL
SHIRT desire by this method to
thank the public for their apprecia-
ton of this celebrated garment, as
evinced by the greatly increasing
demand, as well as by the continual
receipt of testimonials of satisfac-
tion with the same.
The standard of material, fit and
workmanship will be strictly main
tanned, and in addition to other i'm
provements heretofore made, the
PEARL SHIRT will now be lined
across the front, thus rendering
them still more durable.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-01-08

Cash or thirty-day bankable paper,
will buy Orange Flower White Lead
at 1926 per hundred pounds at 2. A.
SANNS & SONS.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-01-08

Mr.. Henry N. Bailey has storage
room for rent-in his large cellar
beneath his business house.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-01-08

The best place in Gallipolis to buy
a good Over-coat is at s. NJ. Brandy
berry's, the Court street Clothier.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-01-08

Gents Wool Scarfs from 10 cts. to
1.50.
Gents Muffiers, Collars and Cuffs.
The finest laundried Sheet made
for l 20.
Gents Kid and Buck Gloves.
so doz. Ladies' Kid Gloves three
buttons) LOO.
Fine emb'd Piano Covers $50,
500 and 100.
A Turkey Red Table Cloth that
will not fade.
Turkey Red Table Napkins.
Linen 60 GO
Fine bleached Table Linen.
Linen Towels.
An India Brocha Shawl 1900.
Oods that will be sold at Il
deviation from asking price.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-01-08

Those French Kid, Button and
side lace Shoes at H. N. Bailey's are
all the 90. Call and see them.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-01-08

A full Stock of Ladies' Travelling
Baskets. F. NJ. HOLLOWAY.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-01-08

Remember-the Furniture
Corner is corner of Third
and State Streets. Prices
that defy competition.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-01-08

Meat Cutters Of all kinds
at Chase's.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-01-08

A fine French Beaver Shawl.
A pair Of good Wool Blankets.
A Merailes Quilt for $50.
A fine Jacard Quilt for l.25.
A Scolloped-end Window Blind.
A fine Cashmere Dress
A nice Black Silk i"
An elaborately embroidered Felt
Skirt for 800.
A Gilt-edge Corset for LOO.
A pair fine embroidered Hose.
A good Wool Carpet.
Our pretty 90 cts. Brocade Dress
Goods make nice present.
A pair of fine Cashmere Pants.
A Scotch Cashmere Suit.
A Beaver or Chinchilla Overcoat
e lowest market price, all
9 BROSIUS.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-01-08
REASONS WHY STOVES
Should be bought at the
GalliD0liS EAGLE Foundry,

I'd ST., below Public Square.
First.-Because they are made in
Gallipolis, and every citizen should
encourage the home manufacturer.
Second.-If repairs are needed the
plates can be procured Immediately
at less trouble and expense.
Third.-We warrant them to give
as good if not better satisfaction
than the higher priced stoves.
Fourth.-Because prices cannot
fail to suit.
king & DAGES.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-01-08

For the finest stock of black
fringes, go to j. d. BAILEY'S.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-01-08

] aClinch Back" suspenders at S.
NJ. Brandyberry's. Best in the
world. -
The best familD~s"ing Maehlnsn
=, Mocb,a e.~aing Store. -
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-01-08
CHARMING DISPLAY
III OF
] Fancy IL Staple Goods
ROR OGlIR1SgH1QASa
At BROSIUS'
Court Street, Gallipolis, Ohio.
Look the following
va need at theSam

over the following list ulstan
en and supply need at the time
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-09-17
u EGISTIsATION NOTICE.

hereby give notice that tho Registration
books will be open ut tho following places
in tho Parish Of Ouachita on tho days speci-
fed below according to tho provision OF
Act No. of 1873, Act No. lOl of 1877, and
Act No. l23 of 1880, approved April 10 1850,
of all persons who failed TO Register before
the last election, and those who may have
become eligible voters of this Pari sh since
that date; also, that changes may be made,
given as the residcdce of any voter, on the
Registration books of last election:
Ward l, Precinct l--tarmers School
house, Friday, Sept. 10.
Ward l, Precinct 2-Logwood plncc. Sat-
Ward 2, Precinct 3-Union Church on
Bastrop Road, Monday and Tuesday, Sept.
IL and II.
Ward ,. Precinct loo house, Monroe,
Wednesday. Thursday, Friday and Satur
day, Sept. rs, 10, II, IS.
Precinct Court Iio,se,. Monroe, I.n.,
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, sept.
Ward 4, Precinct g-Logtowi, Thursday
and Friday, Sept: 2', "a,
Ward ., Precint 7--Trcnton, Monday,
Ward q, Precinct sForksville, Thursday
Sept. 80, and Friday Oct. /.
Ward z, Precinct 8--Cadevillc, Monday
and Tuesday. Oct. and D.
Ward 8, Precinct 1O--Mt. Vernon Church
Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. o and 7.
Ward o, Precinct 1l-Pine Grove Church
Monday and Tuesday, Oct. il and IL.
Monroe from Oct. I3 to %, inclusive
whom Office will be closed, to prepare Pol
Books for election on Tuesday, November
2, 1880.
C.u. pEIsvY,
Assessor and TX Onico Registrar o
the parish of Ouaciiita.
Monroe, La, August II, 1850.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-09-17
ExEClTOR,S SALE.

Succession of w. J. q. Baker, deceased.
Fifth District Court.
By virtue of an order issued from the
9TH District Court, to mo directed, will
oifer for sale, on the premises at IL IN. on
Tuesday, the 18th day of October, 1880, the
following described property belonging to
the said Succession, to-wit "A certain plan
tation known as .'Limerick,' situated on
the Bayou DeSiard, Ouachita Parish, Lou
the lands and plantation known as 'Ingle-
side, the division line between said planta-
extending on the south side Of the bayou
to the township line between township sew
enteen and eighteen, north of range four
east on the lower or west side, bounded
by the lands and plantation known as
"Hucknall," fronting ton arpeuts more or
less, on both sides Of the Bayou DeSiard,
and running back each side of said
bayou, so as to include all the lands belong
ing to and attached to said plantation, as it
gan in his lifetime, being all of contirma-
| ton to Elisha Nelson (B 45l} and all of
tB 2osG) not sold to Oliver J. Morgan, and
all tho lands purchased from the United
States by Jonathan Morgan in townships
four aast, containing twelve hundred acres
| more or less, and occupied as cotton plan
| tation, with all the improvements and
| land that lies west of a line, to begin at the
| railroad directly south of the southwest
and runs south to the back line of the tract,
| which Will DO point one quarter of mile
east of the middle of section five, township
! seventeen, north range fonr east, and con-
sists of the following legal subdivisions ::
| all of lots three and four of township
eighteen north range four east, being Sout II
of tho railroad, and the west hall of the
northeast quarter and the east half of the
northwest quarter. and lot one of section
five, township seventeen, north of range
four east, containing in the aggregate
three hundred and seven and cighty-six
hundred acres. The said plantation To he
be sold subject to the right of the present
occupants to take their crops of.
Also, the following described personal
property: The growing crop of cotton be
longing to the said w. J. q. Baker, de
ceased, estimated at twenty bales. Til,
growing crop OF corn, estimated at tire,
hundred and twenty barrels. Seven heat
of mules. One two-horse wagon. one 10
of agricultural implements. One lot o
Law Books. Terms of sale cash, at no
less than appraised value.
JOHN w. WATT, Executor.
Monroe, La, Sept. 10, 1880.