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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28
CARPETS.
Concerning Taxes.

A special meeting of the city council was held
on last Thursday evening, the mayor and nine
aldermen being present. The only business WAS
the adoption of the following resolutions:
Whereas the Hon. Geo. w. Stipp, one Of the
circuit judges Of the ninth judicial circuit Of the
state Of Illinois, has determined to grant an in.
junction restraining the collection OF that portion
of the city taxes which were certified to the coun-
ty clerk and extended upon the collectors bsoks
Of the township of Ottawa, for the purpose OF be.
ing used by the city of Ottawa In case \ settle.
ment should be effected by and between the city
of Ottawa and certain holders of bonds Of the city
known as the water Power Bonds," because
said bonds are illegal and void; now, therefore,
Resolved That the collector OF said city taxes
be and he is hereby instructed that as soon rs II
shall be definitely fixed and ascertained that said
injunction has Issued he shall not collect the tax
so decided to be illegal against any person or
persons in the city Of Ottawa, but shall only col
ect the tax which the said Judge shall ho.d to be
legal and valid Be it further
Resolved, That the city does not require any in
junction bond to be executed upon the granting
of such injunction.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28
New store and New Stock.

Hull d Bartels have certainly one of the hand
soonest stores in town, now that the changes are
completed. We are not going to "give it away"
but shall insist that all who want to see beauti.
full store must call and see it for themselves. To
be consistent, the only thing to be done was to
open new stock and they did it, showing up
this week one of the most complete lines Of
SPRING SOFT AND STIFF HATS to be seen outside
the big cities. All the latest Broadway styles
are there so that their patrons will get the latest
"agony" in fashionable head gear. The styles
are neat, and the prices very much below what
we had anticipated. II there is "boom" in hats
it hasn't effected Hull Il Bartels' prices greatly
80 far. All are invited to call and see their new
store told stand, though you'd hardly know it)
and the new hats.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28
The Churches,

Services at the Episcopal church tomorrow in
the morning only.
Sunday morning subject Of sermon in Baptist
church: prayer, its power and necessity in our
revival work in Ottawa"
Rev. Mr.. Gloss, OF the NJ. f.. church, will preach
on the text: "For their Rock is not as our Rock,
even our enemies themselves being judges"
Bishop McLaren will make his official visit to
Christ Church tEpiscopal), Ottawa, on Wednes-
day, March 10th, preaching and administering
The rite OF confirmation in the evening. The
date previously announced was the llth The
change will be noted.
Rev. +. b. Nash breaches at the Episcopal
Church tomorrow morning, upon the text,
seek ye first the Kingdom Of God and His
Righteousness. The sermon will be largely a
review OF an article in Blackwood by Turkish
Efendi. in which he sets forth his views Of Chris
tianity and Christendom.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28

The La Sale County Grange, No. 81, p. of II,
will meet in the City Hall in Ottawa on March
4th, at one o'clock p. NJ, and hold two days
prepared for the session:
l. Essay, 1.-THE Pleasures OF Rural Life" by
Mrs. c. Ida Bowman.
9 Exhibition of samples Of sorghum sugar,
and talk thereon by II. X. Smith, Of Magnolia
Grange.
g. Discussion: "Shadc and Fruit Trees in
GLIDING small fruits, their selection and cutlya.
ton" Leaders: D. L. Carpenter and H. ]. Brm-
hall.
4. Kitchen Gardens" Leaders: s. f. Parr
and Mrs. c. Spencer.
5. Essay, Canning, Preserving and Picking
Small Fruit" by Mrs. d. G. Sampson.
EVENING SESSION.
1. Essay, "What has the Grange done to i'm.
prove the condition Of the farmer socially moral
ly and intellectually:" by Mrs. Annie Richey.
g Discussion: "What is the best rotation Of
crops for our prairie SOIL and the best method Of
keeping up the fertility Of our farms% Lead.
ers: G. w. Howe and Z. Rowland.
3. Queries: "Should suky or gang pows
take the place of walking plows% SHOULD we
cultivate our corn with shovel plows or go.
piers"
FRIDAY $50 A. NJ
/. Essay, "Happy Homes" by Mrs. l.. g.
Douglas.
>. Discussion: wherein are the patent laws
oppressive to farmers and what amendments
thereto would be just to all parties" Leaders
j. s. Armstrong and s. L. Bangs.
3. Discussions "Should congress enact laws
the charges for transportation on the
various railroads of the United Statcs~ Lead
ers: \. G.. Barnes and John Miller
LUMAN s. SAMPSON,
Sec'y County Grange
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28

The tramp question has been growing more
serious during the last few weeks than for some
time past. The number Of these pests has in
creased greatly while the men have become
more bold in their movements. During the past
week perhaps hundred have been sent from
town, and about as many have been "recelved"
at the County Asylum. At La Sale last Satur-
day afternoon three Of them attacked Conductor
Carrahan of freight 116, in his caboose. They
demanded passage to Chicago, and when he at
tempted to put them off the train he received a
stab in the back by knife The men escaped.
A report was heard Wednesday to the effect that
man in Morris had been similarly treated, but
we have seen no confirmation of the rumor.
Nevertheless, something should be done. 1t has
been customary here to lock up those captured
during the day, feeding them preparatory to
sending them ont by night. A good many hard
dollars for meals have thus been used up, for
which there is no visible return. What should
be done is to put the fellows to some use. II the
city feeds them they should do something for
their food AS the city has a large lot in the rear
Of the City Hall, why not put them to work
breaking stone for use on our steeets. Many of
the streets need course of stone before the
gravel is lad-lllinois Avenue, for instance; and
no cheaper way could be devised for procuring
the properly prepared materials
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28

The Journal wants the city to rent room for
Police Headquarters! What's to hinder their
using the city hall or the hook and ladder Qate)
company room? Either's large enough for q
good sized picnic.
The police, however, have different idea on
this subject, and as they understand the subject
better, perhaps their opinion is the better. They
think they should have room nearer the cen.
tire of town, as being more convenient for them
and the public. The public should not, they
think, be forced to 60 out Of their way to seek
the police, nor should the police be compelled to
leave their beats 10 warm their feet Of cold
night and they should have a room accessible
only to themselves where their property would
be safe and where no one could overhear their
consultations.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28
Dissolution Notice

The partnership heretofore existing between
c. H. Cowles and H. VI. Burtiss, under the firm
name of Cowles & Burtiss, has been dissolved by
mutual consent c. H. Cowles will continue the
business at the old stand. The old firm bespeaks
for the new a continuation of the patronage here
tofore extended c. II. CowLEs,
H ". BURrIss.
Having succeeded 10 tbs business formerly car
ried on by Cowles Il Burtiss, desire 70 say that
any one in need of anything in my line-stoycs
Sanges, furnaces, hardware, Sc.-will find it to
their interest to call on me before purchasing.
shan continue to keep the most complete stoc =
to be found in the county. C. II. CowLEs.
Ottawa, Feb. 25th, 1850.
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LUMAN s. SAMPSON,
Sec'y County Grange
Look at the sla all WOOL suits at stiefel & Co. 5

The La Sale manufacturers anticipate another
disturbance in the coal msrket-events for which
they have constantly to be prepared. The Press
says on the subject:
There seems to be an uneasy feeling among
manufacturing men in this city, and others who
are large consumers Of coal, relative to a biz
strike which is believed will occur some time
about March first, and extend throughout the
United States, or, at least, over a considerable
part or the western coal fields. Its a mysterious
kind OF q strike; nobody seems to know anything
positive about il; yet the Impression is almost
universal that about that time the great strike,
as it is called, will take place. La Sale manu-
facturers have laid in supplies sufficient for sew
eral weeks, and, should the strike occur will be
in measure prepared for it. So far there GER
tainly has been no reason to anticipate any stop
page Of the mines. The miners are working
steadily and quietly, ard have made no demon
stration Of striking, If they have that intention.
Since resuming work the mines Of this city have
all been doing a good business, with fair pros
poets of an increased spring trade. Nevertheless,
the apprehension seems to he firmly seated that
about the time mentioned, or shortly after, the
great national strike so long talked Of will have
It's commencement.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28

pleasant evening is in store for those who re
ceiye one Of those beautiful invitations from the
Young Mems Club" For on St Patrick's night
Wednesday, March H. the club will give thcil
second annual hop at Wills's Hall. y. p. Ken.
drick, J. y. Welsh D. VI. Riordan and b. Hcnni
gan are the committee Of arrangements. vii
liss orchestra Of seven pieces will furnish the
music, and John Scanucll will be chief Of floor
managers, assisted by T. T. Lanigan, James Spill
lane, D. p Muuigan, James J. Dryer and C. II
Louth. The BOYS will do everything 10 please
their guests, aud a pleasant evening is sure tC
be had hy all who attend
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28

The boom in prices is something in which ev
cry mothers son Of us is directly interested, as
well as every mothers daughter and the remain.
der of the "Pinafore" relations We all use
manufactured goods and here it is the boom is
noted. How 1t has affected manufacturers is
briefly illustrated by the following:
coffee OF NJ. NJ. Sccor, proprietor of the North.
Western Trunk and Travelling bay Manufac.
tory. Factory and sales rooms Nos. l27, l29,
1871, 1877, 1879 and l4l, Chatham street.
RACINE WIS, Feb. 3, 1880.
"Messrs. FIsKE Il BEEN, Ottawa, Ills:
Dear Sirs- Returning large order which he
could not fill at former prices. You will be
nightly surprised to learn that all kinds of
goods are going up beyond the last high quota
tons. / have not believed in this "b0om" in
prices of goods but do now. cannot contract
for stock to be delivered to me under three
months time, and the price has advanced Is per
cent. on an average. Some things have gone up
$50 per cent, some 35, Others 60. Lumber has
increased 60 per cent. over former prices. Iron
Is 125 per cent above quotations OF 4 few months
ago. Nails are $50 per cent. higher
The story is repeated daily by travelling men.
"Goods have gone up" Goods will be higher"
Factories are running night and day and can't
fill orders, &C., SC, I'D ill.,, illustrate the feeling.
And yet Messrs. FIsKE IL BEEN announce that
they will continue their old prices during the
spring and summer. Anticipating such a state
of affairs as stated above, they made heavy con-
tracts during the prevalence of low prices and
bought heavily. Perhaps no house in Illinois
outside Of Chicago can show as much clothing as
can now be seen at FIsKE & BEEM's, in this city,
and yet their spring and summer stock is not yet
all opened. They also bought heavily Of foreign
piece goods now coming, or contracted for before
any rise. So that whatever may happen, for the
future until further notice they are beyond the
reach Of "booms" and will sell at old prices, and
on the same old terms. Buyers will take notice
of the fact
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28
Farmers, Attention.

Do not let any one humbug you with cheap
poor goods, got up cheap for auction, such as
potash-hardened single shin plows that will only
last long enough to see them 90 off for few
days and then are gone up. F. d. Sweetscr &
Co. have the largest stock Of the best quality Of
farming tools in this county-all of the best and
well known kinds, bought for cash before the
advance and they will not be undersold either
; for cash or on time. Get our prices before bid
ing on auction goods.
+. ID. SwEETsER & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28
For Aldermen.

Matthew White announces that he will be a
candidate for the office of alderman for the third
ward at the next municipal election.
At the earnest solicitation of many friends of
Mr.. o. w. Huff, in the Fifth Ward, he has con-
scented to become candidate for alderman at the
ensuing city election. Mr.. HUFF, who has long
been a resident and large property holder OF
that ward, has always been recognized as a
thorough going business man and alive to the best
interests of the city. 1t will be remembered
that it was chiefly through Mr.. HuR's instru.
mentality that the city has just been saved over
$1,000 in taxes for the payment of the water
power bonds. Voice.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28
At II. j. Gillen's

All hands have this week been busy with the
semi-annua invoice. 1t will be flushed to-day.
Meantime new goods in the dry goods depart
mcnt have been coming in direct from the man.
facturers on contracts made previous to the late
great advances. The entire house lin either dry
goods or grocery departments is in good condi-
tion-strong in those departments where strength
has been chiefly needed in these days OF uncer-
tain and advancing prices. All advantages
gained by lucky purchases, ready cash, &c, will
be given to his patrons and the public will find
in the house choice line of goods in all depart
mcnts at the best figures that can be offered, All
INVITED to call.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28

The Press tells the following story Of an acct
dent which took place one day last week in one
OF the La Sale coal shafts:
While hostng car OF coal the crank pin OF
the engine fell out and, having a full head OF
steam on, the piston, with the short piston rod
attached, was forced from end to end OF the cyl
Under with much power, breaking out both cylin.
der heads. Fortunately, the engineer had the
presence OF mind to shut OIL the steam, else he
would have been scaded to death by the steam
which would have instantly rushed out The
half-rased car was lowered to the bottom with
out accident. About one hundred men and boys
in the bottom vein were compelled to climb l25
feet up steep ladders to the landing OF the second
vein and 20 to the Carbon shaft by way Of the
escape shaft where they made their escape. The
accident will cause stoppage Of a considerable
length Of time A new engine will need to be
put in. In the meantime a small pumping en-
CINE has been fitted up to keep the shaft clear Of
water.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28

II the young man in company Of two ladies,
plays any more Of his tricks, he will find him.
self in an unpleasant situation, as their presence
was the only reason why he was not landed in
the cooler. A word to the wise, &c.-Journal.
AS the Times also contained last night SINH.
lar epistle one is naturally lead to suppose that
some horrible devilty had been going on. 1t was
simply this: In returning from the supper room
to the dancing hall Of the Hebrew Society last
Thursday night, the boys and girls In the e1u
berance Of good spirits, upset bench and a few
dry goods boxes, disturbing no one and injuring
nothing. The young man alluded to happened
to be the leading party, hence the 'racket" as to
him. The police are satisfied there was mo NAL.
ice" and the threats above are slmme red down In
to little phoolishness.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28
just Received,

complete stock of those celebrated Reynolds
Brothers fine shoes, which, for material and
workmanship, have no superiors and but few
equals in this or any other market. A complete
assortment OF sizes and widths in ceraso kid and
pebble goat stock. All those in want of shoes that
ut perfectly and wear satisfactorily will find it to
their interest to examine my stock before buying
T NprI
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28

Mr.. John Shobert says he always enjoys visit
to Ottawa-aftcr he gets out Of the clutches Of
the bus man. He thinks pretty soon the bus
man will own the town; and if he doesn't now
it isn't the bus mans fault. An alderman should,
one would think, take particular pains to see
that the ordinances are lived up to. We call Mr..
Carew's attention to the fact that he has taken
oath TO do So Yet there have been since his
election to office repeated complaints Of over.
charges by his bus drivers. We cannot say that
the practice is countcnanccd by him. but he is
responsible il, for instance, his men charge Mr..
Shohcrt las they did 81 for fares, which the law
says are worth only 30 cents. Some way should
be devised by the council for the protection Of
passengers Perhaps it would answer to compel
bus ard hack drivers to carry printed copies Of
such parts Of the ordinance as fix the legal
fares 80 that travellers can on demand learn their
rights.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28

well-known German minister, Rev. 4. Opltz,
Of Schlesingerville, Wis, writes:
| was sufferer with Rheumatism for years
Friends recommended the use of St Jacobs Oil
tried II, and must confess that the result was
astonishing. Having hardly used up the first
bottle, | found relief, and the second one cured
me. therefore feel under blgations, and shall
recommend this effective remedy whenever |
have chance.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28

Mr.. Abner Strawn made the sensation of yes
terday by showing in Canadian harness span of
Canadian draft mares, which he but the day be-
fore received from Canada Horsemen were i'm
mensely pleased with them. They certainly
we're a couple of magnificent animals.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28

\ petition has been sent To the road coInmis-
.iouers asking for the construction Of 4 new road
running north between the lands Of Coles and
NetT from the foot of the hill at Rabenaten :
brewery. Arguments pro and con will be heard
at the city ball by the commissioners on MoEtay,
March :, at 3 M.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28
$40 buy a good suit at NJ. stiefel & Co.'S.
ODoned this Weak

Messrs. D. Heenan Il Co. this week opened the
handsOmest line OF Black Cashmeres ever brought
to this city. N. B.-This is good time to buy,
as prices are about to advance.
A full line of Hamburg Edgings also to be sold
at popular prices.
We arc offering the lowest prices on boots and
shoes Of any house In the city
ID. HEENAN & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28

The roads at this present time are in terrible
conditien,-soft enough to let a wagon down;
dry enough to make the mud more troublesome.
The warm, windy weather Of Thursday like an
early May day and the wind of yesterday will
bring them into condition shortly, should it con
tinur
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28
Look at the sls all wool suits at stiercl & Co.'S.

On Thursday the Marshal received notice OF 3
case of horse stealing in Chicago, the property
being described. The buggy and harness, it was
learned, had been sold here and were recovered
by the oiiicerS The thief with his money pur-
chased saddle and started west on horse back,
and up to yesterday had not been heard from.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28

The Streator folks need a new town building,
and have indeed advertised for proposals 10 build
1t. But there are, of course, host of "kickers, -
and legal proceedings in the way Of an spplca-
tion for injunction to stop the business may be
expected.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28

Certain parties having engaged a car for Kcar
ney Junction, to leave by a week from to-day
> desire to dispose of half the car. Apply at Mi
ehael Kenny's store near Rock Island depot.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28

The police on Sunday morning pulled" the
house Of Clara Foster, prostitute. Her husband
and two men named Raddgan and Lamey were
captured-the woman being left at the house to
take care of her children. The men were fined
and Frank Foster (the husband) served his out
in iail
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28
Gas Fittings,

All kinds of water, gas and steam pipe and
fittings kept constantly on hand and work done
with dispatch at the hardware store of
LOCKWOOD & SMEETON.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28

Morris is agitating the question of purchasing
the bridge over the Illinois river there to make it
free to the public. 1t is, we believe, the only toll.
bridge on the river
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28

Parnel and Dillon will speak at Joliet on Wed
nesday evening next, March Sd. The Rock Is
land company will sell round trip tickets for s
fare and fifth.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28

The Hebrew Literary and Educational Society
gave their annual ball on last Thursday evening"
A large company were present and pleasant
evening spent.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28

The City Council will hold the March session
on next Tuesday night. This will be the last ses.
sion but one before their successors take the
.cins Of the city government The city election
takes place on March ID, three weeks from Mon
day next
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-02-28

William A. Wilson, a young man OF Sheridan,
was so badly kicked by horse last week that he
has died OF his injuries.
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-9sS-

MEMORIES OF SHAUBESA-We are indebted to
hr. y. Ma,son for a copy Of the second edition
Of his life OF Shaubena, Of which Mr.. Glover. Of
the Opera House bookstore has the agency for
this city. We shall notice the work more care
fully hereafter.
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LOCAL MATTERS
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