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

Barney Cation and Mike Monahan were once
inmates of the Grundy county Jail at Morris, on
charge of burglary, and occupied cells in an up
per corridor On last Saturday night they broke
Jail and escaped The Jail considered one of the
best in llinos) and the manner of escape are thus
described by the Independent;
Every stone, according to the specifications
should have been tied with dOwel, which, in
this case, at least, had been n.complied with ;
the bolts which fasten the plates of the switch
bar were made with slot in one end in which
should have been inserted small wedge, which,
when driven "home" would have expanded suf-
fcienty so as to make them for al time secure !;
there were no wedges used on the contrary to
make the wedges fit tight little piece Of paper was
wrapped around each bolt which was supposed to
make them sufficiently secure. We tried several
in doing so we pulled them out just as easily as
Tcse bolts we're pulled out Of one plate. an IRON
piece about five inches long and four wide,
around which they bound apiece Of blanket. was
strange piece OF iron was used in scraping out
the mortar between the stones, and the swing
bar, piece of iron about six feet long, three in
ches wide and and quarter OF an ich thick was
used to loosen the stone on the end OF this piece
of iron the birds had wrapped piece of blanket,
which served to deaden the noise, and with this
they loosened the stone; and a further precau.
ton was used by spreading their bed. clothes on
the floor to deaden the sound Of any falling frag.
ments of stone The stone was finally loosencd,
making an aperture about eleven by thirteen
Inches, through which they crawled, and dropped
themselves to the ground, a distance OF twelve
feet.
The job is believed to have occupied two hours
time
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

The katydids have put in an appearance, indi-
eating, according to the old saying, that it is six
weeks until frost. However, the frost got big
start this year, coming about as early as the ka-
ty-dids. On Sunday night heavy thunder storm
passed over the country north of the river, fol-
lowed by heavy, all night rain, on both sides
of the river. The thunder storm was very heavy
where rain feel, the display of lightning being
unusually brilliant and long continued. The wa
tiers of both rivers rose considerably. The rain
was followed by cold, raw Monday and white
frosto on Tuesday morning; since when the wealth
er has been warmer and altogether delightful.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07
THE COURTS.
The Circuit Court.
time.


On Tuesday Jos. Hollywood, Mendoza tramp,
discharged on writ of habcas corpus.
On yesterday the case of Emma Miller v. BENZ.
G. Miller, habeas corpus action, to gain posses
sion of a child, was on hearing.
On yesterday l.. B. Mckinney applied for
habeas corpus to be brought "before your honor,
TO do submit to, and receive what the law may
require" Mckinney states that on May 7th,
1850, he was indicted by the Grand Jury of
Peoria county; was indicted for murder; and on
his trial the jury disagreed on the 2lst Of June,
when he was recommltted to Jail. And that
since then he has suffered from ll.health be-
cause of pistol shot in his arm, and because Of
malarial fever. He further believes that If he Is
to wait three or four months in the jail his health
will be materially injured. w. Bushnell for
petitioner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

The great Concave of Knights takes place at
Chicago, Aug 1919. The great day will no doubt
be Tuesday, when the parade takes place. OF
10000 Knights who have announced their inten-
ton to be in the city $4,000 will take part in this
parade. On Wednesday at $50 A. NJ. takes place
the competitive drill. For this event, the great
est of the kind America, at least, has ever seen,
the Rock Island road will sell tickets at cents
per mile, round trip mileage.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

HURT. Miss Ella Shaver, daughter OF j. RI
Shaver, Esq. Miss Caldwell, of Fort Scott, Ka,
and Miss Parker, of Chicago, guest of Miss Flora
daughter Of }. T. Nichol, were injured on We'd
nesday by the overturning Of buggy by unruly
horses, at Mr. Nichols place in Rutland township.
Miss Shaver was most badly hurt, being uncon-
scious for some time, but their physician, DR..
Hathaway, reports none of the injuries serious.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

We are opening new goods in the fall styles
daily. Our Dress Goods stock is unequaled
In everything new and handsome, and every
lady should give us call before purchasing.
We open to-day new line OF carpets at prices
that defy competition. Shall open Monday nov.
elites in Trimmings, Block Dress Goods and
Fancy Silks.
REMEMBER OURS is THE ONLY PLACE TO FIND
WooLENs AT LAST YEARS PRICES. We ARB SELL
ING FLANNELs AT LESS THAN WHOLESALE.
W. II. HULL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07
INCREASED FACILITIES.

The Joliet papers of Saturday of last week an
nouncc the death of Frances L. Steel widow OF
the late w. A. Steel, OF that city. Mrs. Steel was
a daughter of Col. Lorenzo p. Sanger and was
born in this city where she had many acquaint-
ances and warm personal friends She was joined
lin marriage to w. A. Steele in 1862. She had
long held II leading position in Joliet society and
was roted for her many excellences of character
illustrated in a lie of gentleness, kindness and
good deeds
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

The c., r. I. &P. railway company has let the
contract for building the new line of railroad
from Davenport, Ia, to Muscatlne, along the
bank of the river 1t is to be completed by Dec
LIST. The branch from Guthrie, Ia, to Guthrie
Center, IA miles, has been completed and
opened.
The Mt. Ayr branch Of the c., B. Il O. r. r.
has been extended to Redding, Ia, 1919 miles
southwest of Mt. Ayr.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07
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.
E. L. DoNAGHo, Streator.
l. II. TRowBRIDGE, Marseilles.
The paper always le Office OF the Rock Island
r. r. Sc Clark ST. under Sherman House. Chicago for
yenience of our friends
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

The annual Turn Fest of the Turnvcrein Of the
Chicago District, takes place at Peru, beginning
today and ending with grand ball on Monday
night. To-day will be reception day, the chief
interest of which centers in the concert by the
CIV. Light Guard Band" Of Chicago, in the
evening. Tomorrow TIE turning for prizes be-
gins, continuing on Monday. A concert will be
given tomorrow night, also. The Ottawa socie
ty goes down tonight.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

La Sale rejoices in haunted house-one &C.
cupied by Mr.. O'Sullivan, of the public schools.
The usual programme for such performances is
reported The spectres are, of course, the dis
embodied spirits of the two men whose bones, a
few years ago, were reported found in the cellar
OF the hOuse-suggestiye Of foul play.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

SALooN.-Mr. F. j. Savage having sold his
saloon on La Sale street, will on Monday next
reopen his saloon and boarding house at his old
stand, corner Of Jefferson and Chestnut streets
south of the Glass Works, with the biggest
lunch of the season. Everybody invited. He
will at all times keep on hand fresh beer, fine
wines and all kinds Of choice liquors and cigars,
and invites all to give him call.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

V. II. Seeley, the wel-known horseman, whose
stables have been located on the west side, has
purchased the Rhodes stable at the Fox river
bridge, thus largely increasing his facilities for
h anding trotters and attending to other branches
of his business.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

After dinner take one of Carriers Little Liver
Pills and you will find they a positive cure
for Dyspepsia, Indigestion and distress from Toe
Hearty Eating. single pill gives prompt re-
lief, and their continued use greatly improves
digestion and appetite. Carter's Little Liver
Pills are most excellent Dinner Pill. Everyone
speaks well of them. aug.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

Colwell built at Crown Point, ind, a couple Of
years ago, gave such great satisfaction, and tes-
titled SO well Of their skill as builders, that the
other day the Crown Pointers gave them anoth-
er big job-the building of an $4,000 High
School
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

P. W. Olmstead, abstracter, announces that in
connection with his abstract business, he will
unite insurance in first-class fire and life compa
MES. See adver.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

Messrs. G. W. Fox and Zwanzig, lately local of
the Woehea5latt are about to begin the publica-
ton of a German paper in Ottawa, to pull against
the above named. The WoohenJldtt is good pa
per; nevertheless we wish the new venture
success.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07
Democratic Caucus.

There will be caucus Of the democrats Of the
town of Ottawa at the Court House at o'clock
this afternoon, August 9TH, to select II delegates
to the democratic county convention to be held
in this city on the 18th inst. By order of
Town COMMITTEE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

La Sale telegram says Mrs. Marks, of Spring
Creek, was bitten on Sunday evening bya rattle.
snake and died next morning She was the wife
Of wealthy farmer.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

At the regular meeting for August the Board
OF Education adopted as line dividing the sub
districts of the 5th and 9th wards, the line Of
Pine and Buchanan streets. Pupils west Of this
line will attend the 9th ward school.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

That's right, giye il to him! This was the ex-
preston of an old nurse, when somebody recon-.
meRded DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup to our little Char
lie, who was suffering with Wind Collie.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

Remember the caucus at the Court House at
o'clock this afternoon to appoint delegates to the
convention next week.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

DEER PARK.-The Deer Park Hancock and
English club will hold meeting at the Town
Hall this evening. Addresses by L. W. Brewer,
Willard Gentleman, &C. All voters with their
wives and daughters invited to attend
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

s. s. Willis left the city on Mondayfor the east
to spend few weeks in the Lake country. He
will endeayor to pick up the new styles during
his visit to the watering places.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

some of the ablest constructed newspapers
in the state. "-Jolief Signal
"One of our ablest democratic eHchanS-
es."-Oqudukd (IH) Spectator.
ssIs ever brim full of wit and spice, ana
neVvsy al~ays."-EdrviHe Leude'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

1t was an inexcusable omission ON our part last
week--owing largely to an unusual pressure up
on our columns-that we made no reference to
the picnic and railroad excursion on the 2Sth ult.
of the Episcopal Sunday school to Wcdron. The
party included 80 children and about % teachers
and other grown persons, to say nothing Of a
number that went as passengers on the regular
train and Others that went up in private convey.
ances. The affair deserves especial mention In
connection with kindnesses shown the party by
citizens of Wedron, especially Mr.. Matthews,
whose grounds as well as patience and good ma.
ture were sadly trespassed upon, but which he
bore with great kindness; and Mr.. Belrose, who
generously offered the free use of his beautiful
La Belle Park" though the gorgeous scenery
on Buck Creek attracted the crowd in another di.
rec!ion; and the affair also deserves mention In
that it gives an opportunity to speak OF the work
OF Mr.. Somerville as lOcum teaenS, in the absence
Of Mr.. Nash, Of the pulpit of the Episcopal
church, in the way Of SO greatly reviying, in SO
short time, the Sunday school connected with
the church.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

La Sale continues to be amused. Last Friday
morning burglars entered Roberts grocery and
relieved it Of dozen hams. On the Wednesday
before thief entered room of the Harrison
house, taking $50 from sleepers pants pocket
On Friday night another fellow lost his whole
PLIES cents-while sleeping at his hotel
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

Billy Shobert has bought the barber shop OF
John Glenn in Reddck's block, and will con
tnue the business in good style.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

During this week and indefinitely for the future
the dry goods houses of this city will close at s
p. NJ, except on Saturday night
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

For wall paper and window shades you will
find the greatest variety and at the lowest price
at Osman Il Hapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07
Around the Court House,


The following were this week granted licenses
to marry:
John T. Lee and Mrs Catharine T. Hitchcock
Osman +. Ness and Bell Hagen.
Elliott L. Cole and Ella s. Wood.
William Miner and Rosa Mullgan.
Wilson Kleese and Fairey B. Adair
John Schneider and Elizabeth Sauer.
James Boutwell, and Mary Peck.
REAL ESTATE.
Since July 81, 81 real estate instruments have
been filed in the recorders office. The money
involved is:
Sales. $40, 9ST9O
Loans. 900
Among the larger sales were the following:
Lot 10, blk 81 La Sale, $500.
Lot $, blk 8, K. K. add, Ottawa, TO Carrie z.
Weeks, 5000.
n Newton to Juste Bruey, July q, Goa, lot 8,
4, SO, 5 Worthwhile, 5000.
Mat White to Ernst Glem, pit lot ., blk II orig
town, Ottawa, 81, 100.
Thos. ]. Davis to y. H. johnson, eh swq 2G, 81,
3 and nh nwQ 35,s35, 8 Freedom, $1,000.
Lot ., blk ., La Sale, 800.
Sarah !. Freeman to Orpha f.. Buckingham,
swq 81, 30, ., Usage, $5,12O.
Dorothea Seifert 10 Wimar Smith, VIII swq >,
81, ., Eagle, $4,000.
JAIL.
"Sandy" Bowers, Of Mendoza, the hero Of the
big iewclry robbery in that town, was put under
bonds Of $3.50 by local justice, in default Of
which he came to Ottawa again this week. Bow
ers Is an old friend of the regulars.
John Farlng, for the robbery of Dix's store in
he same town, came also to Ottawa, in default
Of $500 bonds.
On Thursday John Fouts, Of Ottawa, charged
with stealing a coat belonging to Jacob Shuler,
from the Office, was put under bonds of $500 fail.
ing to furnish viii, lodges and dimes with
Sandy Il al.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

ordered liver. Use DR.. MarshalPs Bromoline
the great liver regulator, and be cured. Sold by
NJ Kneussl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

For SALE.-A bass drum, in good condition
cheap. Organizers of martial bands take notice
Call at this Office
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

streator people will make an effort to induce
the c., II. & st. j. company to construct their
new road through that town.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

Multum in parvo! American Ball Blue Is de-
clared by expert housewives to be a little blue
giant of many accomplishments for laundry use
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

For constipation, costivcness or billiOusnes
try a bottle OF Dr. Marshall's BromOlne, war
ranted to cure. Sold by VI. kneussl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

Marseilles sports are seriously at work in the
endeavor TO organize a boat club.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

There will be no preaching at the Baptist
church tomorrow. Sunday school at the usual
hour
Rev. VIM. A. Smith will preach at the Metho-
dist church tomorrow morning and evening.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

The Wabash folks win begin running trains
over the Chicago ,S Strawn branch on Aug. 0.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

On Sunday night, during the thunder storm,
hay stack, III. Mason, Sheridan, was set on
fire and burned.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

Oldand Young Settlers can get their refresh
ments, Aug. II, at VI. Wallher's at the lowest
nricps
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

The Rev. Sophia Gibbs will preach in Wedro
on Sunday, Aug. s, at II o'clock A. NJ.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

The oat crop around Lostant turns out good.
Some places report yield Of So bushels; others,
80; few farmers complain of bad weather.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

Ice cream always good, pure and fresh at NJ.
Walthers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

La Sale has come to the conclusion that she
must have a hotel.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07
Peaches and Cream.

Peaches and Cream.
Parties and festivals furnished at wholesale
prices at Walther's. Leave ORDERS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

nArGooD SULKY PLOw, warranted to run light
er than walking pillow, at Manley & Jordan's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

The best and cheapest thing in archery is the
Little Giant at Osman & Hapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

La Sale wants her police uniformed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07
The Old settlers.

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To- SECRETARY report.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07
A Big Arrival.

The first shipment of fall carpets from the east
ern manufacturers to Messrs. Scott Bros. u Co.,
of this city, arrived yesterday, to the extent OF
several tons. The public are invited to look at
them.
INCREASED FACILITIES.
In order to accommodate their large and in
creasing carpet trade, the firm has taken two ad'
ditional rooms, which will be added to the de-
partment--the rooms directly over their Main
street front.
By this means they believe their facilities for
showing their large stock are unsurpassed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

There's land that is hotter than this,
Where never collar will stand;
Where the people all bubble and hiss
o, 20 to that beautiful land.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

It will be welcome announcement to the Old
Settlers and other guests of the picnic on next
Thursday that NJ. Walther will be on hand to
supply refreshments as usual. Walther's sue
cessful service in past years entities him to the
place as caterer to the Old Settlers; and all may
be sure the refreshments this year will be album
dant and choice, including everything desirable
and good Notwithstanding the extra amount of
labor imposed, prices, of course, will not be in
creased in any particular, but be the usual store
prices SO none need fear lack Of having plen-
ty to eat on the grounds, for the Walther stand
will furnish an abundance of the best.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

Peter Meyer alone, Of all ''the force" supports
the administration.
***
Freeze Out" remains the favorite game of all
seasons.
*x*
It's influence extends no further than the peck
ct, however.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

Our great summer resort, Deer Park, seems a
greater favorite than ever this season, the num-
Der OF visitors being very large, from all parts of
the state Utica people tell Of large parties go.
ing there daily. The long needed improvements
as suggested by Mr. Hammond o.. d. H. year
or two ago, having been made, his prediction of
a largely increased number of visitors has been
more than fulfilled.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

turning out large quantities of goods, and the
yards are full of tile. The work is now on brick
which are being turned out at the rate Of ll,OOO
per day.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07
That Sale--New Goods.

That closing out sale at II. j. GILLEN's has
been so decided success, as affecting both buy
er and seller, that it will be continued 20 days
longer In this sale will be given many choice
bargains in all departments.
Greater reductions in Dress Goods.
The stock Is one that will please, and with the
inducements offered during this sale, the house
is able to and will make it an object for you to
trade there.
NEW STOCKS.
During the week were received new stocks OF
Prints, Bleached and Unbleached Muslns, Tics,
Stripes, Cheviot Shirtlngs, pertain
ing to complete Domestic Stock
On ,chich reductions Of from 20 to 25 per cent. can
be easily noticed
These goods were purchased during the dull
season and previous to recent advances. Buy
ers will be given these advantages.
The Boot and Shoe and Grocery stock are full
and complete, and are, of course, offered at pri
ces as low as the lowest.
Our readers will do well to examine this stock
and the bargains offered.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

Peru consents to remain in the county. Vide
Herald: "Ottawa is an interesting city. It's
business blocks are well arranged; the stores
equal to any In places of its size, and are well
filled with fine stocks of goods; its residences
are attractive, and the drives around the city pre-.
sent every inducement for pleasure. Want OF
time prevented visit to the printing Offices"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-08-07

MOURNING PAPER, Envs esPss fnS sr x,'
VARIETY AZ osmsp HspemsR's. west OF Court House.