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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-06-12
who struch BIlly Patterson,

Many persons have heard the question, "Who
struck Billy Patterson without knOwingth
origin Of it, l propose to enlightcn them y
little on the subject William Patterson was
very wealthy tradesman or merchant Of Bal
timore, in the State of Maryland. In the early
days of franklin county he bought up great
many tracts of land in the county and spent u
good portion Of his time In looking after his
interests there. He WAS SAID 10 Ike rs strong as
bear and as brave as hon, but, like all brave
men, he was lover of peace, and, indeed, a
good pious man. Nevertheless, his wrath
could he excited to fighting pitch. On one
occasion he attended IA public gathering in the
lower part OF Franklin county, at some dis
trlct court ground, During the day two OPP
posing DULLES and their friends raised row,
and Il general fight was the consequence. AT
the beginning of the ARRAY, and before the
fighting began, Billy Patterson ran INTO the
crowd to persuade them not to fight bu, to make
peace and be friends But his efforts for peace
were unavallng, and willie making them
some one of the crowd IN the general melee
struck Billy Patterson severe blow from be,
hiDd. Billy at once became fighting mad, and
cried out at the top Of his voice, "Who struck
Billy Patterson 2" Not one could or would tell
who was the guilty party. He then proposed to
give any man 800 who would tell him "who
struck Billy Patterson" From 800 he rose
to $1,000, but not 81 900 would induce any
man to tell HIM "who struck Billy Patterson
And years afterward, IN his will, he related the
above facts, and bequeathed 81 600 to be paid
by his executors to the man who would tell
who struck Billy Patterson" His will is re,
corded in the Ordlnary's office at GAINESVILLE,
Franklin county, Ga, and any one curious
about the matter can there find 1t and verify
the preceding tatements.-CarnesciM (Ga)
ReliSter
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Ode to the Cucumber.

Cool, crispy, verdant, luscious fruit,
Though scourged with witl!ngs' stripes,
For love thou needst not press thy suit,
Thou holdest us with gripes.
What time thou'rt In the market place,
A dozen for a nickel,
Forbidden frui, with tempting face
To get us in pickle.
Or lying near the garden path,
Some simple lad in frolic,
Puroins thee, bringing down the wrath
or conscience and Of collie.
Or sliced in vinegar in haste,
Thou makest all food sweeter
Thus doubling up the joys Of taste,
And doubling up the eater.
Child Of the dew, from Asia's cline,
Dyspeptics may deride US,
Well not expose thee in our rhyme,
Thy wrongs are all inside us.
Well may revenge heal all thy smarts-
A vengeance gastronOmic;
Thine, unlike crimes that weight the heart
Lies heavy on the stomach.
Thy slain are scattered DER the earth,
Pussant ku klux cumber;
Thy form, with praise OF vanished worth,
Should mark their place OF slumber.
And we shall rear this fruit again,
And of it be partaker:
We taste, and answer in our pain:
ayes, we've put in an acher."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-06-12

A young man who looked as il he had a
leap of things on his mind, but who strug-
gled hard to appear outwardly calm, put S.
bill on the desk of Detroit lawyer the other
Cay, and said:
Il want to ask you Few leading qucs.
tons"
"Go ahead" was the reply, as the money was
quickly thrust ont of sight.
"1f am engaged to girl and go back on
her what can she do?'
Sue you tor breach of promise"
But If she goes back on me what can
do?"
Hunt up another"
I'm, Suppose have presented her with
a So tan, a pair of bracelets, q parasOl and a
ring?"
Then she's So much ahead"
If believe her lnfatuation for another is
but passing within and | flourish a revolver
and talk of suicide, what Them
Her father will probably pick you up and
drop you into the first mud puddle"
I'm! Suppose had presented her mother
with twenty shilling UMBRELLA
Then she'll keep dry"
And her brother with an accordeon:"
Then he'll worry the neighbors."
suppose, sir, | had, for the purpose Of max
ing myself solid with the old man, presented
him with sixteen dollars worth Of watch
dog:"
He'll set him upon you if you have any
trouble"
I'm, Have no redress?"
Yes, sir, 60 and lick the prairie ranger who
has stolen away your girls affections"
IN do It."
Glad to hear II. I'll defend your case fol
$50"
"Cmw
I'M
Come to think of it he's bigger man than
am"
Then let him lick you, and I'll make il
: cost him $50"
UNI I'll think of IL"
I'm, Office hours from A. n TO 6 p. NJ
And the young man troubled with inward
agitation took himself out"-Detroit Free
Pres.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-06-12

SHERIF't'S Sal .f..-Ty virtue gf an execution
y issued u the clerks Office II the Circuit Court Of
IroquOis county. and state Of Illinois and To ~" directed
whereby commanded 10 make the amount If certain
Judgment recently Obtained against John Strum In favor
of sam johnson, out Of lands teneneu goods and chat
tells of said John SIREN. have cyeG on the fouwn
property Wit: The thirty i Of lot and the
east Of lot six in block fourteen Original Town
of streaiOr La Sale county, Illinois.
Therefore, according 10 the said command shall c1 pose
for sale public auction all the right. TIE aud Interest Of
the John Srum IN Hpd 10 the above described
property Monday the fourteenth day 81 June ls az
O'Clock r. the south door Of the County Court House,
In ottawa la Sale county. Illinois.
Dated &, 1lt,swa II. tfs Srh day % Nay $50.
RUFUS 4. sTkNsNS.
mAr22 Isberir VI La sale County, III.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-06-12

Mr. O'Malley, was discussing the Irish ques.
ton yesterday with one of our most prominent
English residents The latter expressed grave
doubts about the severity of the suffering in
Ireland. to which O'Malley replied:
II give yes me word of honor as gintle,
man that there are paple in SOON parts of the
ould country who, to me own certain know.
ledge, have not had enough to ate for four GIN
turtles"
Dear me, hi had nc hidea II was art that
bad, ye know" responded the bloated SAX
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-06-12

There SAID Jones triumphantly holding
up his egg at the breakfast table, IL was al
ways told | wanted che, and now I've got 1t. :"
A smile perambulated the table, as matter OF
course, and the young man who Is studying
French laughed lmmoderatey after the joke
had been thoroughly explained to him.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-06-12

John what odor Is thats" Gloves love"
But that other" "Alsprce, my hrl"vcd.'
But isn't there another Yes aN}IcS, be-
lovedesl" Just one more "Ru>in>. my
most belovedest" We'll John, if you'd only
Just drink a little brandy, now, think you
would make good mlnce pie.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-06-12

AS an innocen.ooking old man was going
up Washington street truckman nodded at
him and asked: Want a truck, mister ~
Moo, guess not" replied the old man; I'm
too fur from home, and can't pay freight Oh it,
Much obleeged, though, New York is power.
full nice town. A fellow back there asked me
if didn't want coat; another inquired if
wanted hack, and now you offer me truck
| wish lived here"
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Efgal.

MOTTO f. EsTATE or ANN NOLAN. De, E.sHh -
y Notice j. hereby gwen that the undersigned Admin
OF Estate Of Ann Nolan, late II the county
Of Ia Sale and state Of Illinois decreased vii appear before
The County Court laid county the trd Monday ,be
ing the 18Th dayl OF July $50 al the County Court House
IN Ottawa sad county when and where All persons haN-
ing claims demands against sad estate arr notified 10
attend and present the same IN writing for adjustment
WILLIAM CALVIN.
wsyy,-9v Administrator.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-06-12

4 prufuse and many times excessively offensive
discharge from the nose, with stopping up Of
the nose at times, impairment Of the sense OF
smell and taste watering or weak eyes, impaired
hearing, irregular appetite, pressure and pain
over the ewes and at times in the back OF the
head, cold feet, and feeling Of lassitude and de
bility are symptoms which are common to ca
tarrh, yet all Of them are not present in every
case Dr. Sagc's Catarrh Remedy cures catarrh
in its worst form and stages. 1t is pleasant to
use and contains no poisonous or caustic drugs.
So sure a cure is it that its former proprietor Of
tered for years in all the principal newspapers OF
the land standing reward Of 500 for a case it
would not cure. Sold ty druggists at 10 cents
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-06-12
GLEANINGS.

Iron Mountain, Mo-, Is all that It's name i'm
plies being seyen-tenths pure iron. 1t is near
mile long half as broad, and several hun
dred feet high, 1t is being carried away at the
rate Of $50 tons day.
A Philadelphia child was born with far
complexion, dark eyes, and brown hair, Soon
after birth he began to turn dark of skin, the
color deepening from yellow to saffron, and
finally to black. The color was uniform all
over the body, except at the joints where it was
a little darker and IN the palms OF the hands
where it was lighter. The once brown hail
grew stiff and jet black, and the eyes also grew
darker, so that the line between the pupils and
the iris could not be distinguished. DR.. Rey.
nolds, who has closely studied this singular
case, says that the disease is melanosis or pig.
mentation, which is mentioned in the books in
general way bat there is no case given where
ithas developed all over the body. THIS was
more than sixteen months ago, the child being
then thirteen months old. Since then the boy
has greatly improved, by degrees becoming
lighter, until now he Is of light chestnut
brown color.
The Baltimore d Ohio railway which was
first operated by horses and has never been
given to excessive speed, has caught the fast
spirit of the age, and is now running fast trains
between Chicago and the east that beat the 9th.
er roads by several hours to Washington, and
make New York in nearly as good time as the
more direct routes. 1t is also substituted for
the tedious transfer Of cars through Baltimore
by horses a five minute trip On apowertul
transfer bOat-another decided innovation on
the old order of things. Since writing the
above we learn that the Pennsy lvanla road will
at once put on train making the run from
Washington to Chicago IN about twenty-four
hours. The distance, we believe, is S42 miles
against s01 by the Baltimore q Ohio, but the
latter has a more difficult line forfast running
on account of the severe grades and curves over
the mountain division.-Roil,coy Age.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-06-12

We have received circular announcing that
the Faculty ofthe State Normal University at
Normal, will hold special term for actual
teachers, this summer, beginning August Cd,
and continuing four weeks. All the Faculty
will be present TO give instruction; and Oppor,
tunlty will he afforded to any teachers of the
State to pursue any study in the cn,rtcalnm Of
the University, provided only that they are
prepared for it. The magnificent Laboratories
of the University will be open for all students
to work in them.
Tuition will be free TO all actual teachers
who have taught not less than three terms.
All the railroads centering at Bloomington
will give reduced rates to members
For further particulars, teachers should ad
dress Prcs't Hewctt, at Normal
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-06-12

How dear TO my heart is the school ! attended
And how remember, so distant aud dim.
That red-headed Bill and the pin that Blended
And carefully put on the bench under him!
And how recall the surprise of the master,
When Bill ga;e yell and sprang up with the
pin
So high that his bullet-head busted the plaster
Above. and the scholars all set up grin.
That active boy Billy, that high.leapng Billy!
That loud.shoutng Billy that sat on a pin.
american Lentn
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-06-12
BUDGET OF FUN.

"Here, John, don't eat those crackers up
Said she with hateful snap;
They're some saved on purpose
To put in the baby's pap"
WELL" said John, edging for the door,
And reaching for his hat,
What makes you so cross about 1t then?
Amt the baby's papT
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-06-12

Showers of fish, such as have been reported
from Kokoma, Ind, and Napa, Cal, are not
unknown IN history, and there have even been
showers of rats, TO say nothing Of times when
it rained cats and dogs. In 1923 Major Forbes
Mackenzie, of FOdderty, in Rosshre, Scotland,
walking IN his fields one day found the ground
covered with lively herringfry, and two years
afterwards a similar occurrence was noticed IN
the island of Islay, when fresh herrings in
great numbers came down apparently from the
clouds. In 1899 or 1910 there was another
such rain near Allahabad, in India and IN 1904
memOir was presented to the French Acade-
my by Professor Pontus telling how great
shower of frogs had fallen near Toulouse a
short time before. How things like these may
come to pass is indicated by case on record
IN which colony of rats in Norway, while
migrating from the high to the low countries,
was caught up by high wind, borne through
thearr and deposited in a neighboring valley.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-06-12

The Weekly Press (Aich.J says: book enti.
tied "A Treatise on the Horse and his Diseases"
has been received from the author, B. J. Kendall,
VI. D., Enosburgh Falls, VT, and after a careful
examination we feel justified in commencing il
as book that should be in the hands Of every
farmer, or horse owner. II is the work OF one
who knows whereof he speaks, and contains a
large number Of valuable receipts, and the low
price, % cents, places 1t In the reach Of every
body. For sale by 0sman & Hapeman, Ottawa,
Illinois.
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miscellaneous.
Attention. Farmers!

d. RICHEY. of Vermonville Ia Sale county, III, has
hand large supply of Drain Tile Hanging Baskets
Flower Pots. Lawn Vases MIX Pans and Pottery OF all
kinds which he will sell at bottom living figures my2lmo
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-06-12
NOTICE.

All persons Indebted the old hrm OF Maher Bros.
Robson will please caIl and settle the with Maher
Bros before the list of July next. MAHER BROS.
Ottawa May 20, 1850 limo
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-08-07

A Coon THING -German Syrup is the
special prescription of Dr. A. Boschee. 81
celebrated German Physician. .and Is acknowl.
edged to be one of the most fortunate dis
coseries in Medicine. 1t quickly curet
coughs, colds and ull lung troubles of the
seferest nature, removing, as it does, the
affection and leaving the parts i'll q strong
and healthy condition 1t is not an expert
mental medicine, but has stood the test of
years, giving satisfaction in every case, whihc
its rapidly increasing sale every season con-
firms. Two million bottles sold annually.
Beware medicines Of similar names. lately
introduced. Boschce's German Syrup was
introduced in the United States in 1868, and
is now sold in every town and vilag. in the
civilized world. Three doses will relieve
any ordinary cough. Price IS cents Sample
bottle, 10 cents.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-08-07

Mr.. ]. D. Hurst. owner Of the Waldo
FIGURING Mills at Salem, has returned from
Cincinnati, says the Bee. to which place he
went to attend the Miler's International Con
vention. ''He reports the attendance ex.
tremely large and the machinery on exhibi-
ton the best in the world, He had with him
for exhibition small samples Of Oregon wheat,
and the millers, delegates from the United
Kingdom and all parts of Europe, pronounced
it beyond exception, the best they ever saw
In fact, it was unexcelled in any country OH
the globe, and they doubted if its superior
could be produced anywhere. Their praise
was unqualified, and because of its justice pc
culiarly gratifying to Oregonians.' This is
another feather for Or-gon's cap, coming as
such eulugiums do, from the best judges in
tue world
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-08-07
A. Shame.

Mrs. J. J. Brown is now lying very i'll lit
the residence of d. K. n. Blackburn. in this
city, from shocking treatment received at the
hands of one Lunn, storekeeper ut Scio.
Mrs. Browns family a short time ago left for
Eastern Oregon, and Mrs. Brown visited Scio
tor the purpose of bidding her son good bye
who is clerk in Lunn's store. While in the
act of STOPPING over the counter to kiss him,
Lunn struck her terrible blow in the back,
and forciblv put her out of the store. AT the
door he hit her again. No reason is assigned
for his inhuman treatment, other than a-fami-
ly quarrel. But be it what it may, his action
is eowardly and brutal. aud deserves the high
est Punishment Mrs. Brown is the wife OF
]. J. Brown, who was formerly in the shoe
business IN this city, and is an estimable lady.
She is under the treatment of DR.. Hill, and
slim hopes are entertained Of her recovery.
Albany Herald. ...
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-08-07
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER,


- August 4, 1880.
Council met at the usual hour: Couucilmen
McMorris. Worthington, Prebstel and Mil
Ter were present; absent. Benjamin, Beckett
and Lucy. The Recorder presiding, aud
Marshal Van Wrinkle in attendance
The minutesef last meeting, were read and
approved.
Councilman Worthington theu made re-
port, exhibiting liberal contributions toward
aiding the Immediate erection Of city hall,
and he WAS continued on the committee to
further the project.
The costs in the case Of tile city Of Weston
VS.. J..hn Doe, were allowed
The petition of 81 citizeus requesting the
appointment Of H. NJ Wood Was presented,
and also the petition of other citizens to raise
the Marshal's salary was read. and on motion
both were referred to the adjourned meeting
! to take place cn the llth inst.
The hlarshal's bill for $3.50 was allowed
as was also McLanes bill tor 30 and H. w.
Berkley's bill for lumber, amounting to
s2s. ss. .... -
On motion, Council adjourned until llth
inst. " A. MEACHEN,
City Recorder.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-08-07

LINEs.--A certain county official from
Pend .etun visited Milton not lons ago, OF.
td,ning signatures to a certain line, watch he
ed getting some II OF thereapout, but a gen
tlenan came along. and, examining the map
o.l winch SAID line wa, drawn, found that the
Blue Mountains should figure more IN the
new county than the map Indicated. Having
located the proper size Of tho mountains Oh
the map, some nalf-dozen of The slsncrs have
already SCRATCHED" their Names uf SAID pc
tllion. The new county III question CONTAINS
about eight TO Hnships OF agricultural land
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-08-07

CONCERT AND OYSTER SUPPER.
;or something entertaining The Ladies'
Guild Of All Saints Church purpose holding
concert and oyster supper at Dealy's Hall
on Friday evening, August 18th. Efforts
will be made to make it pleasant success
and the reputation Of said ladies is already
well and favorably known in such affairs.
Every body invited. Admission, including
supper, 50 cts.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-08-07
The Estey organ.

This fine instrument is now offered for sale
OH easy terms, delivered to customers in any
part Of country, and fully warranted Tor five
years. The WEBER and other first class
Pianos ut the lowest prices,
Also sheet music and music books. Orders
by mail will receive prompt attention. In
struments tuned and repaired. Price list
sent OH application. Address nll orders to A
b. Stanley, Walla Walla W. T.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-08-07

EIGKT.--We are informed that sanguIn-
AIRY conflict took place between two men at
Milton the other day. One of them came
out Of the affrsy minus two fingers. It was
found that his carnivorous antagonist had
actually chewcd them off. 1t is of course to
be presumed that both the men were sober at
the time.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-08-07

W. G. JAMESON Watch. maker and jew
Ter, corner Main and Sd St. Walla Wallaa
solisits your patronage-Having II years
practical experience and keeping competen,
workmen is his employ. is prepared to do
ne watch repairing. jewelry work, s-al cut.
ting etc. promptly and at reasonable prices.
Watches. Clocks, Spectscles always in stock
and sold cheaper than any other store in
Na.S walla
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-08-07
THE OREGON KIDNEY TEA.

Read the following testimonials, not rro,n
persons 5000 miles away, whom no one
knows, but from weli-known and trust wor-
thy oitizeus OF Oregon, whose names, writ
office: %
INDEPENDENCE, Or, Dec. l3, 1879.
Both myself and wife. nave been for some
years afflicted with disease ot the kidneys, and
had tried many remedies without obtaining
any permanent relief. About three mouths
ago We were lniuced to try u package OF the
UKEGON KIDNEY TEA, winch has ap-
p;lrently entirely cured both of US, as slnce
taking 1t two weeks we have felt No symp.
toms ot the disease We can heartily recon-
| mend it to those afflicted, as We believe 1t
| will do all that is claimed for it.
NJ. L. WHITE.
ASTORIA, Or, Dec. %, 1879.
! take pleasure in testifying to the merits Of
the OkEGON KIDNEY TEA. For the
| past three years l have been sutfern. from
kidney troubles, ana during that time have
tried nearly every kind OF kidney medicine III
the market, almost without any relief.e Hav-
ing heard that the OREGON KIDNEY TEA
possessed wonderful properties, l purchased
u package, and from the first dose obtained
relief, and by the use of the one package feel
completely cured. SAM'L GRAY.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-08-07

To the wife of Andrew Wlllosghby, on
August 4th, a son; avoirdupois stts.
Both grandpaps doing we'll.
On August LIST. to the wife Of H. Garfield,
daughter. Weight, Stb,.
On Friday, July Goth, to the wife of DR..
J. q. Epperson, daughter, weighing sibs.
No cards.
To the wife of J. w. Downing. on Sun
day, August LIST. . daughter. Weight. Obs,
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-08-07

YIELD.--LAst Fall Mr.. John Kirk sowed
his wheat on sod. He is now thresl,ing it,
and the yield is from 80 TO "a bushels to the
acre That does not seem as if the grass
hopqers had devourcd everything and tina,
cy,ps are a failure
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-08-07

MARBLE WoRKs.-D. j. Coleman, Walla
Walla, IN proprietor of the Marble Works, and
prepared to furnish Head Stones, Monuments
and everything else in his line, at reasonable
rates. b. +. Mansfield is agent for Center.
vile and Weston, and is authorized to take
srdsrs and give receipts.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-08-07

IhPoRTAsT.-Wheny you visit Walla Walla
he sure and Call at the San Francisco Restau-
rant on the north side OF Main street. Messrs.
Brush s. Cranston, the proprietors, spread the
best table in the city. Don't fail to give them
trial. Everything about the place is neat,
clean and attractive.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-08-07

THE BEST WAY TO KILL SoUIRREL.-Pro.
ride yourself with package of Holmes S9uir
RI! Poison and have all the boys and girls 60
after EN-. It will clean them out sure Put
mp in large packages and is the cheapest and
beat in the market. Made and for sale by H
Z. Holmes, Druggist, Walla Walla, or to b
had fiom your nearest Druggist.