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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

The Streator Free Press is responsible for this
chronicle of ill.luck: "Mr. J. S. VOORHEES, lily
ing near Blackstone will count last Saturday one
Of the unlucky days In his family. During the
afternoon his son Willie while chopping on n
block with n corn knife happened to get his left
hand in the way and split it open from the tip OF
the thumb back almost to the wrist He brought
the boy down to DR.. Taylor who dressed the
wound and then went home. After getting home
Mr.. Voorhees, went out TO the barn 10 do the
chores and was leading a blind horse out Of the
barn when it stumbled and fell against him crush
ing him up against the door post He thought
that about all the bones in his body were broken,
but he was made as comfortable as possible and
brought back to DIR. Taylor who examined and
found the collar bone broken He reduced the
fracture and when Mr.. Worries went out to start
home he found his team gone. II was now after
two O'Clock at night but they reused up Mr.
Buckley and borrowed his horse and buggy and
proceeded home. The next morning his daugh.
tiers brought the buggy back and found their
own team up at Hicks lumber yard where it had
stopped to enjoy itself"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27
lnIaraAtinp EaCts.

During the past few weeks Mr.. II. j. Gillen has
been quietly turning over his stock, disposing OF
an immense quantity OF goods and restocking
with new purchases; and to-day the stock will be
found complete as to particulars and more than
usually attractive. No stock in the city Will be
found more pleasing to buyers who wish to put
their money "where 1t will do the most good"
for holiday purchases, or to those looking for
the novelties or pretty conceits seasonable in dry
goods.
The dress goods stock will be found uneXcelled,
II indeed equaled In the city, containing all de-
sirable seasonable goods. The line Of silks, black
and colored, velvets, trimmings, silks and velvets
in all shades, &c, &c, is specially noteworthy
and will be appreciated BY all who examine the
stock.
The cloak, dolman and shawl stock is one on
which more than usual care has been expended.
1t is large and complete in styles, and believed
to be as perfect as it can be made. The goods
are all absolutely new and correct in styles, the
work of the best makers. Mr.. Gillen would be
pleased to show this stock to every one, so GER
tain is he it will be found uncqualed.
The other stocks Of the house are strong in
reasonable goods-in all the latest novelties IN
notions and the many other lines SO interesting
to the ladies' as well as in the standard goods
seasOnable at all times.
1t is worthy of note that the season is growing
apace-shortening rapidly, and that therefore
extra inducements will be offered In the way OF
prices, and bargains are offered in all depart
mcnts
All are invited to call, a careful examination Of
goods and prices BY all being specially desI ed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27
A Necessity,

During no season for many years have furs
been necessary SO early in the season as at
present; and should we judge the future by the
present they will be long needed before the win
ter is over In consequence, the ladies have ia
ken deep Interest in the stock of these goods
offered by Messrs. HULL & BARrELs The gen.
tlemen seemed to have an instinct as to what the
winter would be, and laid in much larger stock
than usual; so that though their sales have been
large thus far, the stock is entirely unbroken and
is vastly richer, finer and more complete than at
any other house In the county. All styles and
kinds OF fashionable fur goods will be found in
this stock for wearers Of all age, which are Of.
fered at the lowest prices which reliable goods
can be bought at. They carry also
An elegant line Of fur cloak. trimmings.
large line OF fur gloves and caps tor gentle
men.
And general line of gentlemen's winter goods
OF all kinds.
All are requested to call and see the goods
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

The Seventh Annual Ball of Undine Hose Co.
held at Wllis's on last Wednesday evening, was
the largest and most successful ever given by the
Company, and was probably the largest ever
given in Ottawa. We saw at one time 1872 cou.
pies dancing quadrille, with probably SO more
couples looking on who could not find dancing
room. Over $50 tickets were sold. The hall
was neatly ornamented by the boys with flags,
notices and ptpFfss a t;HTGfi 'pfze trumPets
"a iGf rSh the central chandelier and lanterns
from the others. The large crowd was splendid
ly handled by the floor managers, with l.. Per.
kins, asst. foreman, as chief; and a general good
time was had by all.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

The attention Of the reader is directed to the
prospectus of the Chicago E,ening Journal on ouI
9Th page. Few people in this region need to be
told anything about the Chicago Journal, where
il has been an almost universal household favor.
tie for the last forty years Besides beng a pa.
per of commanding political influence, and equal
to any of the big Chicago morning dailies in the
way Of political general and commercial news
from all parts Of the world, the Journal has pecu
liar features as a family newspaper which raise
its value far above its pretentous contemporaries
as a clean and uneIceptonable daily or weekly
household vsitant. Read the prospectus.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

Undne Hose Co. desire 10 return their sin
cere thanks for the very liberal patronage OF
their ball on the oath instant. The success Of
that evening, indicating as it does a strong pub
lie interest in the welfare Of the company, will
urge US to still further and more strenuous
efforts 10 do our duty as fremen and stimulate US
TO more perfect organization for perfect work
The company also desire to return thanks for
the use OF flags so freely rendered the Company
for decorating purposes, and 10 Mrs L. Perkins
for a generous supply Of flowers.
USDINE HOSE Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

The military company OF this city propose to
give on Dec. 2l.23 Fair at Armory hall for the
purpose of raising funds to purchase dress uni.
forms and to defray necessary expenses over and
above those paid by the state. The fatigue uni
forms are about worn out and the company have
long felt that such dress was not the proper
make this effort to procure suitable ones The
usual arrangements Of Fair Of this kind will be
carried out in the best style possible and every
effort made to make the Fair attractive to the
public,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

Joe Gay, a lad in his teens son OF Mr.. J. G..
Gay, attended the cadets ball, and having taken
his young lady to her home in the country was
returning, when he was struck by the cars at the
Cary crossing east of town. He did not see the
train until his horse had stepped on the track.
Before he could back off, the locomotive struck
the horse. The young man was thrown out OF
the buggy. How long he lay insensbe he doesn't
know, hut when he came to he found himself
unhurt, but with demolished buggy ard ru-
ined horse on his hands. He remained at Cary's
until daylight when he came to town.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27
Committee on Supplies.

Relief from SICK Headache, Drowsiness, Nau-
sea, Dizziness, Pain in the Side, &c, guaranteed
TO those using Carters Little Liver Pills. These
complaints are nearly always caused by torpid
liver and constipated bowels. Restore these or
gans to their proper functions and the trouble
ceases. Carriers Little Liver Pills will do this
every time. One pill is dose. Forty in vial.
Price 25 cents. nov
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

Have the best store in the west-most convenient,
plenty Of light, plenty OF good fresh air; and it
will pay you to come and see it, Ladies' are par
culdry invited to call the children's department
hN and complete. Come ladies, bring your moth
err, sister, aunt, cousin, mothcr-in-law, and your
the one price cash house Of Fiske Il BEEN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

Sealed bids will be received by the undersigned
until Dec 9th, 1880, for the supply and delivery
of coal at the public schools in the city of Otta.
wa, for one year from Dec 18th, 1880. The Board
reserve the right TO reject any or all bids.
JAMES CULLEN,
III. GoNDoLF,
Committee on Supplies.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27
THE COURTS.
The Circuit Court.

The Circuit Court this week having finished
the case Of -Nrs Duck'Corh V. city Of Oha,cr, in
which the jury gave Mrs d. $4,000 as damages
al Duslndss, Especially liquor cases. Eleven
500 to $50. Bailey for stealing hats at the
high school was given so days In the county
Jail. On the trial of Dennis Shea for assault on
Peter Meyer, police officer, the jury disagreed
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27
Fisk0 4 BEEN

Have the best stock Of ready made clothing, the
best goods, the cheapest goods, the finest goods
and goods that look well, wear we'll and mt well
at very small sum of money. A child can buy
as well as q man. one price, no deridtion. no mis.
representations no Nrotcing goods. The compass
and guarantee insure you good goods at a small
amo-int Of money Be wise and buy your goods
for RASH OF Fiskc & BEEN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27
Around the Court House.

MARRIAGES.
The following were this week granted licenses
to marry:
VIM. McMullen and Hannah c. Muntz, Strea
tor.
Geo. Dyas and Anna f. Clancy.
Charles j. johnson and Claribcl V. ODDS.
Chas. f. Wells and Eugene Lyons.
Andrews S. Bickerton and Hettie f. Persons.
Richard O'Sullivan and Amanda Mcdonald
Abraham j. Eastwood and Martha A. Barr
Andrew Mosell and Huldah NJ. Allen.
Lorin c. Moulton and Emma l.. Wiley
Herman 8. Buckley and Amelia T. Peterson.
Richard White and Julia Winan.
John Spencer and Rosa Logan.
Francis Martz and Emma II ]. Jack.
John Prater and Harriet f. Simmons.
VIM. Wright add Susan V. Logston
APPOINTMENT.
VIM. W. Taylor, circuit clerk elect, has been
appointed deputy by Circuit Clerk Holmes. Mr
Taylors term as clerk begins on Dec. 9th.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

Mrs Sam You, after a series of habeas corpus
cases, has at last gained possession Of her child,
held till few days ago by a La Sale woman, to
whom Mrs You paid $50 for the child. The in
teresting girl of three four years Of age is now
domiciled on Main street. Sam rejoces is pre-.
pairing Chinese spelling book with few thou
sand characters for practice for the Mclean new
conner, and has grown quite reckless in his ex-
penditures for nick nacks, carts, dolls and SIGH.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27


| The holiday stock at the fancy goods store Of
Osman n Hapeman is open and ready for inspec-
ton. The variety of goods is very great and all
are very pretty. hasty glance at the stock
shows: Venetian and Bohemian vases in new
designs and colors, the beautiful cracked ware !;
also Longwy, Dresden, Kiota and Faience ware
! in new designs, Swiss carvings and olive wood
inkwells in new conceits, the lovely japanese
trays, fans and other pretty designs, ornamental
candlesticks, inkwells in glass, ETC.; fine line
of ladies' card cases in pearl and leather-alto-
gether the finest line ever shown here; beau.
tiful line of cigar cases. perfumery bottles in
silk cases, gentlemens dressing SETS the favorlte
celluloid goods in cases, hand painted silk fans
glove and handkerchief boxes velvet frames for
liIV'H1, oa'o's, r..-S's famous panels, N-mas
New Years and birthday carus, opera gintpcs;
gold pens, pocket-knives, pocket books for Ia
dies and gentleman, ladies' shopping and work
baskets, lunch and flower baskets, brackets,
wall pockets, a fine line of choice steel engrav-
ings, and a host Of other articles, well as the
largest, best selected and cheapest stock OF hooks
in the county. The foregoing will give fair
idea OF the extent Of the stock, to which we
would add that all these goods are new this
season, and will be offered at prices within the
reach of all All our readers with their relatives
and friends are requested to call and look at the
stock, whether they wish to purchase or not.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27
" A Druggists Mistake"

The mistake in the prescription which caused
Mr.. Hammond 40 much trouble was not put up
atE. Y. Griggs's drug store. The prescription
was brought me to compound, but as one Of its
ingredients was not in town, refused to FIJI it.
ALLEN GRIGGS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27
Lady of Lyons" at the Opera House to.nigh,

We have now in stock the best and largest as.
sortment of Pianos and Organs we ever had, and
We cordially invite all to look through it, whether
with the intention to purchase or not. Having
made very favorable contracts with the factories
we are enabled, in spite of recent sharp advances
in prices, to sell as low ever. We are offering
only instruments from reliable makers aud will
make it an object for anyone in need Of anything
in our line to come and see us.
SIMON BROS, Opera House Block.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27
Reduction in Flour.

Grea: reduction in the price Of flour at the
Ionic Mills We sell at the mill our best Mis-
souri, winter wheat flour at $2.70; warranted A
No. |. Special inducements given to parties
buying by the barrel. Sharp buyers invited.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

Jno Bacon, La Porte, Ind, writes: "Hurrah
for Spring Blossom; it's all you recommended
it to be. My dyspepsia has all vanished; why
don't you advertise il: What allowance will you
make If / take dozen bottles, so that could
Oblige my friends OCCASIONALLY Price 50 cents
trial hotties 10 cents
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

Earl Louder: David Evans, OF Leland town
ship, lost a valuable horse a few days since and
shortly afterwsrd missed four year old colt from
his pasture. He thinks that the animals have
changed ownership protempore. Detectives are
working at the case"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

We will sell tirst-class sewing machine, war
ranted five years, for less money than any house
in Illinois Such as Singer, Home, Domestic,
st. John, Weed, Victor, White, Wilson. Ma.
chimes sold on monthly payments. Also the best
sulky pillow in the market.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

A TESTIMONIAL TO MRS. HAYRs.-A number OF
the temperance ladies of Ottawa having started
the movement, have had the address to get
people all over the state interested in it,
to prepare for Mrs. President Hayes, as testi-
monal for her courage in banishing the wine
cup from the White House, gorgeous tapestry
hanging, worked in silk, some nine by fifteen
feet in dimensions. The center will be an en-
blematic design IN painting, and a memorial in
scripton to Mrs. Hayes and motto, Descrip-
tive designs will also be allotted for the ex pres-
dents widows, president elect and wife, Justices
of the Supreme Court, etc. The whole, in short
is to be something superlatively splendid and Is
expected to cost several thousand dollars. 1t is
to be accompanied, on its presentation, by an
elaborate autograph album, containing the
names Of all contributors. When conpleted-say
about the 1st of January, it will be exhibited at
a grand testimonial reception at the Opera
House in Ottawa, where there will be addresses
by distinguished men, an original poem, etc.
The ladies who have taken the matter in charge
have big job on hand but they have all the
necessary grit and no doubt will put it through
creditably
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

We will save you money on mems, boys and
children's overcoats, ulsters and ulsterettes -
Call and be convinced. l mean business.
A. ALsCHULER
l27 Main st., I'd door west Of La Sale ct.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

Thousands of the most prominent and intelli.
gent persons throughout the land have testified
to the true merits Of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
We advise sufferers to use il. Price 25 cents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

RYE STRAW WANTED.-In lots Of from one 4
twenty tons, either failed or machine headed, a
DAYTON Highest market price paid.
Fox RIVER HORSE COLLAR Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

A small fire in a greenhouse attached to the
residence Of II. II. Smith, near +. c. Aliens, on
Paul St, on Monday night caused an alarm Of
fire, and general scare OF business-the alarm
indicating the third ward, or business portion Of
the city. The house, however, is located in the
first ward
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

Jim Wilson and Alex. Wright INDUCED is a
frstclass fight in a Streator saloon, the Press
reports, and when the dust cleared away Wilson
was seen hunting for an ear, "chawed" of.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

nice lot Of fast color prints at Sc per yard
and few hundred more yards of those tour cent
prints. Please call. Will be pleased to show
you, whether you wish to buy or not
2espy, ID. HEENAN Il Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

MADAM DEMoREsT's PATTERNS, new fall style
have just been received at Osman & Hapeman's
Catalogues furnished free on application.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

Something nice in light color cloakng for la
dies. Big stock of tiannels, waterproofs, blank.
cts, yarns, hoods, gloves and mittens at D. Hee-
nan e Co.'S
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27
A CARD.

To all who suffering the and ndiscretons
OF YOUTH weakness carly decay loss OF manhood
&C. l will send = recipe that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE This great remedy discovered by mission
.ry in South America Send selfaddressed envelope TO
the REV JOSEPH 7. knAS. Station D. Sese FORK Cttv.
April i.-iysp
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

When you have used all other liver medicines
with no good results, try a bottle of Bromoine
it certainly will cure you. Sold by VI. Kneussl.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27
How's the Baby?

slows the babyT "His Group is better this
morning, thank you. We gave him some of
Thomas Electric Oil as you advised, doctor.
and shall give him some more in an hour or co."
Next day the doctor pronounced the youngster
cured Sold in Ottawa by G. Gehring.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27
DIR AGENTS,

THE FREE TRADER may be obtained at the following
places by single copy subscriptions will be taken for
any length Of time at the regular rates:
r. WILEY, Seneca.
+. L. DoNAaHo Streator.
l. H. TRowBRIpGR, Marseiles.
The ,aper Is always on file Office Of the Rock Island
T. r. SO Clark st. under Sherman House. Chicago for con-
venience of our friends.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

The Racquet Club will give Leap Year Party
on Wednesday evening, Dec lst, at the residence
OF A. Lynch east side.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

Do not buy pillow of any kind or asewing ma
chine of any kind or any kind of fence wire un
til you see the stock and prices OF F. d. sweetse
& ca
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

The pride of our housewives, snowy white lin
en- can be gratifed by the use Of American Ball
Blue Pure, Efficient, harmless. Ask your gro-
GER. nov
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

WHAT TO WEAR AND How TO NAME IT.-This
useful little book Is for sale az Osman & Hape
mans. Price, Is cents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

Go to your druggist for Mrs. Freemdn's Ne,
National Dyes For brightness and durability Of
color are unequaled. Color from 2 to pounds
Price, IS cents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27
ClOaks and DOlmans.

Just in at ID. Heenan & Co.'S, handsome line
Of ladies' and ehildrens eloaks and the incest lot
Of dolmans in the city, at popular prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

Heaps OF dolls, knives, photograph albums,
autograph albums, lamps, vases, shopping bask-
cts and all Christmas goods at +. Y. Griggs's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

A new lot OF autograph albums just received
at Osman & Hapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

Underwear for everybody at very low figures
at the G.. o. ID.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27
Particular Notice!

and number OF improved farms in this count,
for sale, by Is. +. LINCOLN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

A change will be noticed in the adver. Of Mr..
Olmstead, abstracter.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27
The voltaic Belt Co.. OF Marshall. Mich

VIII send their celebrated Electro voac Belts TO the ar
ted upon thirty days trial Speedy cures guaranteed III
mean what they say. Write TO them without delay
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

Fine painting and granting made specially
by II. z. Clark.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

Trunks In all grades and sizes at manufacture
er's prices at the &. o. d.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

Pimples, blotches and humors are very com.
mon, and can he thoroughly cured with few
bottles Of Bromoline. Sold by NJ. Kneussl.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

employ the only frst-class grainer in Ottawa.
II. y. CLARK.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

Some very pretty dress goods at Zoe per yard
at d. Heenan & Co.'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

C. O. d,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

Overcoats and winter goods in general al
greatly reduced prices at the c. o. d.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

Hides with grGbs cisssed as damaged anC
go NJ tvothirds price
The grain prices whole range Of market from war"
house prices to prices paid for odd leads for feed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-11-27

All are requested to call and see the goods.