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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

THE one great preRojaHdijH1 feature Of He Seils
Brothers is that they do all they di,ertjse" says the
| Cleveland co. >lHddy Voice, Of Sells Brothers
Millionaire Confederation Of Stupendous Rail
road Shows, which is to exhibit, in all its over
| shadowing vaslness, at Ottawa on Thursday,
August ). And this high compliment is paid by
trst.class newspaper, to an exhibition, made
up of such priceless, exclusive, rare and great
Ipredominatlng features, as 5000 600 herd OF Elc-
plants, the largest ever seen in parade; two
So 600 Full. grown, Living HippopOtami, the only
pair ever imported; 800 900 Aquarium Of huge
Sea Lions; the only $4,000 drove Of Pcrformin =
Colorado Cattle; the only So, 900 Two horned,
Hairy Rhinoceros, which tremendous brute, it
will bc remembered, nearly demolished loco
motive at Pittsburgh, Pa; the only 81 900 vii
lis Cobb Miniature Circus; the only King Sar-
bros Royal japanese Circus; the Only genuine
$4,000 sixty horsepower Electric Light and Mo-
tor, exhibited both afternoon and evening; the
only tribe Of Ute Chiefs and Braves. who appear
at each performance in awill and thrilling equos-
trian drama, expressly arranged for them, aud
graphically illustrating the savage Ou-iuuyht-
ard single cOmbat- "f border warfare, and the
only complete collection Of Wild Bea-taud BrtS
and more of them than were ever before exhibit
cd. Last, but by 80 means least, comes the
whole worlds first bareback rider, 'Ie great and
only James Robinson. associated with uuu" uu.
male and female bareback g4us-'rllu- ut H.'n.
and grand company II the beet performers .u
every gvmuastic act and at All preceded each
morning by a gigantic public procession OF the
elephants ChariOts, three bands, '4N'rauE ears
and a hundred superb and -cr-lt.Dul. features.
The absence u all gambling schemes Was FL
noticeable feature says the Tasting, .N-H.|
J1,r.a', which is due TO The fact that the Ne--r-.
Sells rent no privileges, manage their vast show
in person, and demand that the authorities shall
do their duty in protecting the public from swim
oilers. To cap the sheaf, they permit no uctdliuE
Of any Kind within their tents and do not suffer
their patrons to be importuned ar annoyed IN any
way. such truthfulness. honesty and courtesy,
combined with such true greatness, Of course,
wins everywhere, and will do so here, TO the tune
Of thousands.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24
OTTAWA ILL.,. SATURDAY, JULY "a, $780,
That New Railroad,

On Wednesday last, Articles of Association Of
the Chicago Hannibal II st. Joseph Railroad
Company were filed for record in the recorders
office Of this county. The lncorporators are
William Dowd, John B. Carson, Jay Gould, Rus.
sell Sage, Myron p. Bush, Sidney Dillon, Elihu
Root, john B. Lyon, Charles b. Farwell, George
c. Walker, S. J. Medlll and j, ". Singleton, the
name of the incorporation being as above given.
The object of the company is to build a railroad
from Chicago to Quincy, Ill. The life of the
company begins Aug. LIST; capital, $4,000, 600.
From other sources we learn that the railroad, to
pass through Ottawa, will probably be finished
by September LIST, 1881.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24
Blueberries blackberries and peaches fresh e
cry day at Walther's fine fruit store.

La Sale is very 'large" town. She beats OF
tawa 81 on population and is immensely ahead
of her on other things Frnstance, last week
r. W. DeCosta was slapped while going home
at night by loot-pads and escaped only through
the assistance of two six.shooters; Wednesday
night in a street row, one Of the participants re-
ceiyed pistol shot in the shoulder; on Monday
0. f. IIalburt's shoe-shop was fired by incendi
aries, loss, S25; on Sunday, VIM Bubeck's
house, same loss, $3.50; "gypsies, tramps or gen
orally depraved specimens ofhumanity have been
entering Ninth street cellars and purloining eat
ables this week. The folks of that region art
good providers and the thieves made good
hauls." Very large town.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

On "Wednesday, about l o'clock, p. NJ, while
three little boys were swimming at the bar at the
mouth Of Fox river. one of the party, Harvey
Logan, of South Ottawa aged seven or eight
years, went in beyond his depth. He was in
great danger Of drowning and would doubtless
have been drowned but for the prompt assistance
of his companion, Matt. Smith, only about year
older. They had their clothes on; but young
Smith, seeing his companion drowning, hastily
stripped and plunging into the deep water res
cued Logan, having serious work in doing So
Matt IS presence of mind and bravery will stand
him we'll some of these days.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

The organization of the Ottawa Bottle Compa-
ny has re.awakened interest In glass making in
Ottawa, and induces the belief that the great IA
ciities this city has for that branch Of manufac-
turing will be more fully utilized in the near fu
ture than they have been in the past and that
the city will eventually become, as 1t may become
the center of the glass making industry OF the
west. The city Of Pittsburg has 20S acres of
glass factories; and yet experts have told us that
Ottawa has as good coal at much less price and
vastly better sand at her feet, while Pittsburg
sand is all imported. As Alderman Miller, II
practical blower tells us, there is no reason why
a dozen factories should not be in operation here
within the next five ycars-ought, indeed, 10 be
standing here now.
However, what we wish to say is that there is
serious talk Of the organization Of new window
glass making company. The matter is being
talked up by number Of practical men backed
by four or five men of wealth Of the city. The
matter is still In crude shape and it IS as yet too
soon to say whether it will be fixed fact not,
but we know those now interested are in dead
earnest, and will make it success If possible.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

Mr.. Peck is about ready to begin boring an ar
tesian well for Isaiah Strawn, corner Of Main and
Clay streets. This, Mr.. Peck tells us, is the seth
or 10th artesian well in the town Of Ottawa, all
but four Of which are within the city limits
About POO families are supplied with the water
at their houses, and thousands Of others drink
daily from both private and public wells. No one
thing has done more to reduce the death rate OF
Ottawa to the very remarkably low figure of to
the 1000 thc rate during the past municipal
year. than these splendid wells.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24
n UMBER 50.

The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
company will at once commence the construction
of a cut Off from Davenport to Muscatne, Iowa.
The length will be - miles and 1t will save IL
miles between these two points, and correspond
ingy shorten the Kansas City line. The line
will follow the Mississippi river, necessitating
expensive rock work and no less than ninety
eight culverts and bridges, from sixteen to three
hundred and forty feet long. The line is to be
open by December |.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

HONOR ROLL of the pupils of districts and 10,
Dayton township, for the term commencing May
Sd, 1880, and ending July 1st 1850. The pupils
were graded on scale Of 10 in their studies and
department, Il deduction being made for each
case of hardness and absence. There were Is
pupils enrolled The following named pupils at
tanned an average grade of S: Mabel Trumbo,
Bertha D. Angevine, Clara 5, Angevne, Lester
Brown and Mamie Debolt f. NJ. ANGEvINE,
Teacher.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

Thursday night week Jacob Kohl's jewelry
store in Mendoza, was robbed of jcwelry to the
value Of some $500 The goods were taken from
show cases. The thieves entered by the front
door and left no clue. A few days since, says
the Times information was received at the Cen.
trail station that two men had q quantity of jew
elry which they wanted to dispose of, and man
was sent to look at it. He found that two young
fellows had a cigar box full Of chains, lockets,
rings, charms, necklaces, and crosses, which they
were willing to dispose Of at very low figure
Az their actions were considered suspicious, they
were placed under arrest and locked up at the
Central station. Meanwhile, being assured that
the jewelry recovered was part of the stolen
property, Lieut.. Heating sent for Mr.. Kohl, who
arrived on Thursday afternoon last and at once
identified the property as his. One of the pris
oners he recognized as George BaAear young
fellow just out OF Bloomington Jail. The other
one is know here as Chris. Mason, alias Charles
Kelley, and has been arrested time and again up
on charges of larceny. As about 5000 worth OF
the stuff was still missing, Banear was pumped
and finally stated that the remainder Of the swaG
was planted" in pawn shops at Mendoza, anc
that he could easily get it if an officer would &c
down there with him. Detective Wiley was de
tailed to accompany Banear, and they left on the
4 o'clock train. 1t was expected they would re
turn with the stuff on yesterday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

The fall campaign of 1880 finds Cowles & Pea
ny at the La Sale street hardware house better
than ever prepared to hold their trade and in
duce more, having much larger stock than ever
before and with greatly increased facilities for
buyinr. They are from this time forward de-
termined to buy not only the very best goods the
market affords, but will meet all competition in
prices "fairly and squarely." We are aware of
the kind of " stuff" this firm is made, aud would
advise those who are buying their kind of goods
to give them call, for they undoubtedly mean
business. See their adver. in another column.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

The premium list of the Illinois State Fair, to
be held at Springfield, Sept 27-Oct ., 1880, is
ready and can be had of Secretary Hoffman, OF.
tawa, or S. d. Fisher, Springfield. The list in.
cludes the list of premiums for the State Fair;
Fat Stock Show, at Chicago, Nov 1920; the
Winter Meeting, first Tuesday in January, 1881
and the schemes Of the Swine Breeders and TIE
Wool Growers Associations.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

farmer near Joliet, named Johnson had ia
ken to raise one of the boys from the New York
Orphan Asylum, who, after living at the place
for some months, on suitable opportunity
skipped out" taking with him 215 or more Of
Johnson's dollars. The chief of police WAS sure
the boy came west on the Rock Island road and
came, on Tuesday as far as Ottawa after him,
without finding him, however. Brennan is sure
he did not come this way The boy is IA or Is
years old but looks like lad OF II or IL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

The premium lists for the County Fair are al
most ready for distribution. The list Is q great
improvement over former years and includes
about everything imaginable. In this respect
the managers have started out properly for big
Fair. There is this always to be kept in mind
by the people: that it is not the managers, but
the people, who make the Fair If the people
do not bring in for show the horses, cattle, vegc.
tables and all such things to make Fair, all the
good or bad management on the part OF the au-
thorties cannot make or unmake it, 1t is well
for all interested to think of this early, keep it in
mind, to act accordingly. The officers will dc
all in their power to make the Fair success
Let the people Of the county do theirs also.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

George Claus, aged Is years, son of Mr.. E
Claus, shoemaker on Main ST., some months
ago went to Kansas, where he lived with an un
Gle. A few days ago lie started for home but wa:
killed by the cars while on the way, at Hannibal
Mo- His body arrived on Wednesday when il
was buried in the West Ottawa cemetery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

The long debate in the Board of Supervisors
meeting last Friday niAht when the personal
property equalization report came up was large
ly devoted to oyerhauling assessors who had no,
properly assessed. The case Of the La Sale as
SCISSOR was the most outrageous, few ifany Of his
personal property returns having been sworn 70
or certified to by him. The assessment, too, was
ridcuously low. Ii was once suggested that his
book ne returned for an entirely new assessment;
but the final result was the adding Of 80 per cent
te the assessment. The Board adjourned on
Saturday, after spending the morning in fixing
up their mileage and per diem.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

The weather of the week has been most de-
cided improvement over that of last week so far
as comfortable living is concerned being cool all
week, Indeed, on Monday night after the cold
wind and rain of the afternoon, a fire would not
have been far amiss. few showers have blown
over and some rain has fallen.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

Mrs. Diadema NJ. Brundage, Of Marseilles
of Mr.. w. r. Brundage of that town, and wide
ly known from her connection with the army
which she entered under the three months cal
with the 18th H. Vol, being commissioned b,
chief of the nurse department. Mrs. Dix, anc
served till the close of the war. She was al
earnest Christian woman.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

There was a slight error in our figures last
week in regard to the original and equalized as
scssmcnt of the town Of Farm Ridge. The origi-
nal assessment was SlSs,l,9. The supervisors
deducted 10 per cent, reducing the figures to
ilG9,369 The error OF the FREE TRADER was in
stating that the board raised the assessment 10
ppr cent
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

Ottawa is earning the reputation Of being the
cheapest place to buy goods in the state of Hi
nois and as the La Sale st. hardware store has
been among the foremost to work for outside
trade and do offer extraordinary inducements
we would recommend parties from other towns
to see Co%les S Pcnny's stock and prices before
making their purchases.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

That excellent musical organization, the Lie
dertafel Society, of Ottawa, has left Schaefers
hall on the west side and taken new quarters in
a hall up town on Main st. The Society has also
just purchased new piano for their rooms.
Prof. Bonner is now leader; and altogether the
Society is in fine condition.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

During visit the other day at the north end
We found no buster place than NJ. Kenny's store
on La Sale ST. Mr. Kenny has an extensive es.
tablishnent and seems to be in the good graccs
of all who trade in that part of our town.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

Streator Free Press; son Thursday of last
week a three year old son of Joseph Gray was
playing on the Wabash railroad track when he
was struck by an engine and pushed Off The
child was taken home and the parents thought
it was not much hurt, consequently did not call
doctor until the first Of this week when DIR.
Taylor was called and found that one of the
child's legs was broken. 1t had gone jus! week
before il was set.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24
n Sale.

Greater inducements than ever will be offered
at the closing out sale at H. j. Gillens.
few more Of those llama lace shawls;
Also lace buntings-at bargains.
This sale has been immensely popular these
past few weeks, Offering unusual bargains In all
lines. The stock is still veyy large and in all lines
of summer goods will continue to please Gus
toners with exceedingly low prices. The house
is determined to close out the stock and will make
prices to effect that result.
All are invited to call and see just what he IS
doing; and buyers will save money by doing so.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

An official statement shows that the net earn
ings of the c. B. & Q. railroad company, not in
GLIDING the Nebraska lines recently added, fol-
the five months ending May 3lst, 1880, were
So 3l6 l65, against 81 33l S3l for the correspond
ing period in 1879, the net increase being 1854,
1884, and the gross Increase sl,364,97S. The in
crease in expenses for the same period was only
$685.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

Old and young settlers will please remember
the Walthers will have the refreshment stand at
the Old Settlers Reunion, Aug. 18th, where can
be had Walther's best ice cream, by the dish,
pint, quart or gallon; hot coffee and tea, mead
of all kinds, pies, cakes lemonade, soda, candies,
cigars, and fresh roasted peanuts.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24
DIR 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.
+. L. DoNAGHo, Streator.
In. TRowBRIDGR, Marseilles
The paper always file the Office OF the Rock Island
r r. Sc Clark under Sherman House. Chicago. for
yenience of friends.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

Nearly every case Of headache, including ner-
yous and sick headache, is the result Of dsor-
dercd liver and constipated bowels. Restore
these organs to their proper functions and the
trouble ceases. You can do this in less time,
with less trouble and for less money, by using
Carriers Little Liver Pills than with any other
medicine. Only one pill dose and relief sure to
follow In walls Of forty pills. Price - cents jul
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

1t is true economy to use the best means first
hence when the Baby is suffering with Collie, hi
arrh9a, etc, use at once DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup
and observe its remarkably quick and beneficial
off
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

Campers and all who like to indulge in the
dolce far njene Of a sesta on hot day should see
THAT cot' advertised by Russell e. Son. You
must examine it to appreciate it,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

Wenona is the only town in Marshall county
that has gained in population during the past
ten years. 1t has 81 more persons than in 1870
notwithstanding the great emigration west
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24
Hucklen's ArufCa Saiye.

The best salvc in the world for cuts, bruises,
sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter,
chapped hands, chilblans, corns and all kinds
of skin eruptions. The salve is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction In every case or money
refunded. Price - cents per box. For sale by
+. Y. Griggs Ottawa, Ills.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24
The Churches.

Services tomorrow:
Congregational church closed.
Baptist church-closed.
Methodist church-Rev. s. Searle.
Episcopal church-Rev. Mr.. Somerville.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

A Hancock Il English Club has been organ
lied in Deer Park. Indeed, in most of the south
end towns the Hancock men are preparing for
active work this fall. The club in Streator is one
of the largest in the county, if not the largest,
thoroughly at work
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

Fred Wagner, while running his train, Sd IL,
up last Sunday night met with pall. al &C
cident in this city. He jumped from the train
while it was moving and came IN contact
with post by the side of the track when he
landed, which knocked him insensible. He was
taken to his home in Chicago.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

Mrs. Anna b. Sheen, Of Rlchland, died of sun
stroke during the hot spell" OF last week. At
GO years OF age she was cultivating her little
garden.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

The hay crop Of the county has just been put
up. 1t proves large in most parts of the county.
1t is curious, but even in the days when cotton
was king" the hay crop was worth vastly more
than the cotton crop.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

Tie republican primaries throughout the
county will be held to-day. As there seems to
be a general scramble among the of,lce-seekers,
the candidates will see that the caucuses are
made lively.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

The picnic of the Episcopal church Sunda,
school takes place on Tuesday, the school going
by cars to Wedron.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

Work on the new bottle factory has been
pushed rapidly this week The pot-house is fin
ished except interior arrangements for working,
while the foundations for the factory proper are
laid
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

The canal boat Gold Hunter, with 5000 bdshel'
of corn, sank in the La Sale basin on Wedne.
day. The corn was insured.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

OLD SETTLERs.-The usual reductions of rail.
road passenger fares have been secured from
both of Ottawa's roads for guests of the Old Set
tiers picnic Aug l.. Tickets will be good from
18th to 18th of Aug, inclusive.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

When you have used all other liver medicine
with no good results, try bottle Of Dr. Mar
shalrs Bromoline, it will certainly cure you. Sol
by NJ Kneussl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24
HIsest of AM
BALTIMORE, Md, March 5th, 1879.

BALTIMORE, Nd., March 5lh, IoIV.
DR.. r. V. PIERCE
Dear Sjr--My family have used your Favor
lite Prescription and it has done all that is
claimed for it. 1t is the best Of all preparations
for women complaints. l recommend it to all
families. q. s. WATERMAN, Druggist
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

LOST OR STRAYED-A Cow Il years old mid
ding size, white and red spotted with white face.
j. d. YOUNG
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

The Mendoza races take place on Aug. 1913
The purses figure up s., 500. Entries close Aug. 8
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

The 'sctiye Turner's" Of the o. T.-V, give an
exhibition and ball at Turn Hall, on next Mon
day evening, July 26th. Wills's orchestra fur
nishes the music; tickets 80 cents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

If you are troubled with humors, eruptions
pimplcs or blotches, try a bottle Of Dr. MARSHALL
Bromolne the great blood purifier. Sold by VI
kneussl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

The county reunion of odd Fellows, announced
to take place in Ottawa on Aug. 10Th, has been
postponed until the 26th-one week later
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

CrOquet, in great variety and at lowest prices
at Osman SHapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24
At ID. Heenan & Co.'s.

The closing-out sale still continues and the
house is offering extra inducements to close out
the entire summer stock. All are invited to call.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24
Club Meeting

Regular meeting of Ottawa Democratic Clul
at the Court House next Thursday evenin: Ju
Dot h.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

The La Sale races take place next week The
natives say 100 horses will take part; and they
are preparing TO take in 10000 guests,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-07-24

STEEL BARBED WIRE, wholesale and retail
prices can't be beat at F. d. Sweeter Il Co.'S.