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I'm NIenOrian

Resolutions adopted by Union Grange No
246 Prairie Centre, Ill.,, Dec. 16, 1881;
WHEREAS 1t has pleased our Divine Master
IN his infinite wisdom to remove by death
from our circle our beloved brother Arthur G..
MOOar; therefore be it
ResOlged, That we sincerely mourn his loss,
feeling that Union Grange has lost an exem-
plary member, whose character was above re-
proach, and whose daily life was model of
truth honor and uprightness.
Resolced, That as Grange We offer our ten.
derest sympathy to the invalid father, whose
stay and staff has been taken away; and to
the sorrowing mother, whose hope has been
thus suddenly blighted.
Resolced That our hall be draped in mourn
ing, and that We as Grange wear the badge
of mourning for thirty days; also that a copy
Of these resolutions be presented to the parents
of the deceased, and that copies be offered to
the Ottawa FREE TRADER, Republican, State
Grange Nescs and Cincinnati Grange Bulletin
for publication.
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Just n Booming L.

Such is the expression from all druggists and
dealers everywhere who are selling Dr. King
New Discovery for Consumption. No like prep
arstion can begin to have such an extensive and
rapid sale. And why: Simply because of its
truly wonderful merits No cough or cold, no
matter OF how long standing or how stubborn,
can resist its healing qualities. Asthma, Bron.
ichitis, Hoarseness, Hay Fever, pain in the side
lor chest and difficulty Of breathing, or any lin
'gering disease Of the throat .and lungs rapidly
yield to its marvellous powers. 1t will posititsy
care, and that where everything else has failed.
Satisfy yourself, as thousands have already done,
by getting OF your druggist, f. Y. Griggs trial
bottle for ten cents, or regular size bottle for
81 For sale by f. I. Grggs. 80
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Rutland Items.

The entertainment at the Millikln school
house Saturday evening was well attended
Though the boys who took part in the play
we're young and inexperienced cat least they
were Shavers and Milliklns) each played his
part well, especially the DISCLAIMERS. The mu
sic furnished by Mlllikins' orchestra was excel
lent, which was great help to the entertain
nent
A teacher IN one of our district schools the
other day, while attempting to correct a class
in geography, and also to show the difference
between the words negro and nIggct said that
negro was the name applied to black race of
people who live IN Africa and that niger
meant mean man, rogue, &c. A bright
little girl after listening to the definition of
each said ooh | know A negro means a
black man and niger means republican"
JOIN Brown
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A Muscular Parson

| A brief telegram week ago mentioned the
desperate encounter of the Rev. DR.. Gage Of
Hartford, Conn, with ferocious burglar, the
parson coming out victorious. The New York
sun thus refers to the case:
That belligerant preacher, uncomfortable
bersekir, aud lntiammatory apostle of the Cos
pei according to the elevated revolver-wC
mean the erudite, sentimental, sottvoiced
bland, aud chlldlike Reverend Doctor Gage OF
HartfOrd-has been rushing up the steep where
Fame's proud temple shines atar ever since
his last battle All the readers of the SIN will
recolect distinctly that this last conflict of the
Reverend Doctor Gage was with the most fe
roclous and determined burglar OF the nine
teenth century, burglar the like of whom
had never up TO that time been heard of even
by the wickedest sinners IN the guilty town OF
Hartford. When this burglar got into the
house of the Reverend Doctor Gage, and fell
into the hands of the Reverend Doctor Gage
himself, ii soon became evident that. the
way OF the transgressOr Is hard. The pious
clergyman got such lock on him, gave him
such an ursine hug, that his faint cry of lie
me go!" became fainter with each relteratiOn
Then, as our readers will recOllest, came the
scene in the doorway, the scene upon the outer
steps, and the final scene in the yard-all these
scenes amid thick darkness-ln which the
Reverend Doctor Gage fell on top of the hui
inflated burglar, shouted for help and was
rescued by four men, including the United
States Marshal, who handcuffed the prisoner
in presence of the reverend berserklr, and
marched trlumphantly off with him to Jail
AT this point we mast halt moment for the
purpose of warning all the poets of the Sun to
refrain from making this famous Hartford
combat the theme of an epic poem.
Well, renown Is not the only reward that
has accrued to the Reverend Doctor Gage from
this browning triumph of his career. In the
first place, he has been presented with a sill.
ver.mounted pistol in the second place, a fund
of benefit for him has been raised in Hartford
in the next place, he has been invited to lee
ture upon his battle before the Chautauqua Lit.
erary Circle; and as to the other presents and
purses that have been or may be hesped upon
HIM, we shall doubtless have full information
from our enterprislng correspondents in Hart.
lord
Hartford is sinful city, and the Reverend
Doctor Gage is bland sermonlZer; but even
the boldest sinner IN Hartford will hereafter
beware how he tackles the fighting preacher,
who is now gathering IN the gifts that might
otherwise 90 10 Grant.
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Skin Diseases Cured

BY DR.. FRAMER's MAGIC OINTMENT. Cures as il
by magic Pimples, Black Heads or Grubs, BlOtch-
es and Eruptions on the face, leaving the skin
clear, healthy and beautiful. Also cures Itch,
BARRIERS Itch, Salt Rheum, letter RiHgworm,
Scald Head, Chapped Hands, Sore Nipples Sore
Lips; old, obstinate Ulcers and Sores, &c.
SKIN DISEASE.
f. Drake, Esq, Cleveland o., suffered beyond
all description from a skin disease which appear
ed on his hands, head and face, and nearly de-
stroyed his eyes. The most careful doctorng
failed to help him. and after all had failed he used
DIR. Frazier's Magic Ointment and was cured by
few applications.
~ The first and only positive cure for skin
diseases ever discovered
Sent by mail on receipt OF price, FIFTY Cents,
HENRY ~ co, Sole Propr'5,
CLEVELAND, q.
For Blind. Bleeding, Itching or liberated Piles,
DR. WILLIAMS INDIAN Pile OINTMENT ia n sure
cure. Price 81, by mail. For sale bv druggists
octl5.ly FORBES ~ LORRIAUX, Agents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-24

4 few days ago poor, triendless lad might
have been seen wandering along the streets
looking for employment, He presently halted
in front of butcher shop and walking boldly
up to the proprietor asked for a job. There
was something In the young mans frank, hon
est countenance which struck the proprietor
favorably.
"Not afraid of hard work ?" he asked.
NO" responded the lad with trembling
voice; 81 have supported my mother and two
sisters tor five years by hard work."
He was put on trial at IS a week mauling
leathery beet, and his sturdy frame and heal
thy constitution came in good play. One day
an old lady came IN to get some beet, and the
proprietor told him to attend to the customer.
"a tenderloin steak, If you please" said she.
Here's cut that nobody but the first fami-
lies get" responded the boy smllingly as he
sliced off four pounds of tough round and
cast it with heavy hand on the scales, jam
ming it down with quick, dexterous move
ment. until the indicator marked six even
pounds Then he snatched it off before the
delicate machinery used to weigh beef had
time TO recoil.
six pounds and halt, madam" he said,
looking her square IN the face with his clear,
blue eyes.
The proprietor OF the stall called him in
that night, and remarklng that he had watch
ed his course carefully added that as a reward
for his quick, comprehensive grasp of the bus
mess he would raise his salary to $25 week.
This shows the advantage of doing everything
WE'LL and when the boys mother back in New
Jersey hears of his success there will be Joy
in that household. Young men starting out
in life should learn to adapt themselves to
their surroundings and never let an opportu,
tunity pass.-Sah LAKE. Tribune.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-24

A girl who denies the genuineness of her
beauty has been discovered by correspondent
of the Cincinnati Enquirer. She was employ
ed In an establishment where preparations for
identifying were sold. The writer describes
her as "a glorious girl of II to 20, with sim
ply perfect figure beautiful face, skIn-like
alabaster, teeth of spotless white, soulful eyes,
and wealth of ripping golden hair" She
coolly informed the caller that "her HAIR was
Ightened, that her teeth were whitcned, that
her eyes were frightened, and her complexion
was heightened" besides various other i'm
provements wrought by the wonderful articles
there on sale. II wondered" says the visitor,
what wages this beautiful creature deman led
for denying the naturalness of her charms"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-24

HADN'T THE CHANGE.-In the Hopkins
case Judge Finn said that he would appoint
Moses Hopkins administrator, and estimating
the unsettled residue of the estate at So 800 600
would require bond of $l3OOO,OOO.
General Barnes-That will need $26,0OOOO0
IN securities behind it,
The Judge-Ges.
General Barnes--All right; I'll bring it up
IN the morning I haven't got the change
with me or I'd fix it up now.-.San Francisco
Chronicle
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REWARD!

We authorized by the County OF La Sale the state
OF illinois, to pay Five rhoueand Dollars for the
arrest and conviction of the party parties who made the
attempt 10 destroy the reat estate records OF said county
the night OF october I'd 1890
or, we are authorized to pay One Thousand Dol
for information thar will lead to the and
vcton of the parties guilty of the crime above referred
The committee right all questions OF
conflict arising ont Of the foregoing offers.
Communications may be addressed TO
f. C.LEWIS. Chair, Deer Park. H.;
A. G. MCiN TIRE. Mendoza Ill
NEIS NELSON. ~. Danway, ILL.,;
J.J POOL, EsrlyIle, ILL.,;
COM OF the Board of Supervisors of said county.
Ottawa, ILL.,. Dec. 10Th. lSSD.-25
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-24
uUOGEr OF FUN.

Have some more of the pie" urged Mrs
Slobson to her boarders, who obstinately re
fused Again she urged them, adding: "ll
YOU don't eat il IN have to throw it away. IL
won't keep much longer" Strange to say
their appetites departed. This is one of the
amenities of clearinghouse Rochester FIR
press
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-24

A prominent attorney residing IN Syracuse
while fishing day or two since pointed out
to his companion n sign board, remarklng
The fellow that put that up is llar.'
"Whyg" asked his companion. Because the
sign reads, No fishing IN this brook and
caught the best trout in my basket directly un
der that board"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-24
How Seldom

Can a man refrain from ehopping the leaves of
the burdock with his cane he passes; IL is
'only a weed" and yet few plants or weeds are
so valuable, and few preparations so popular, as
Burdock Blood Bitters, in which al! its valuable
dyspepsia, indigestion, constipation, govt, and
all diseases arising from impurities OF the blood.
Price, Sl.00; trial size, 10 cents
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-24

INV TREND" said seedy person to an ac-
ouaintance at the ferry, II wish you would
loan me two quarters to cross the terry;
haint got dollar in the world" "Well, l
would like to know what difference it would
make to a man who has not dollar in the
world which side of the river he is on?"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-24
An Entire Family Dies of Grief

| Leavenworth, (Ka.) special One of the sad
dest stories ever written has been enacted in
the neighborins county of Platte, in Missouri.
The foundation was laid in a terrible crime at
the Platte county fair last September when
Clay Smell young man OF good family,
stabbed and killed young man named Nath-
an Andrews. He is now in Jail at Platte City
awaiting trial on the charge OF murder, and 1t
is not intended here to speak of the merits or
dement's of his case, but to recount the sad cir
cumstances which have happened in his fami-
ly since the crime was committed, and which
has tended to turn the current of popular opIn-
ION in his favor. This is no more nor less than
the death of the entire family of the Smells.
Shortly after the murder Mrs. Lucy Ann Stan
ford, mother of Clay Smell, became very much
excited over the murder and grew quite Ill.
Within a short time she died. Then Robert
Smell became i'll from what Is supposed to be
the same cause, and after lingering sickness,
during which time he talked constantly of the
family trouble, he passed away, soon followed
by his six months babe. John Smell, another
brother succumed to the strain of family eX-
element, and, after short illness, he also
died The past week Miss Nettie Smell, the
last of the family OF one blood, died; and now
the news is to the effect that Thomas Stanford,
the little seven-year-old half-brOther of Clay
Smell, is not expected to live, thus leaving the
prisoner the only survivor of the doubly IN
fortunate family-and he IN Jail awaiting trial
on the charge Of murder. He is said to have
been so crushed with grief at the death of his
mother that for some time he was not inform
ed of the other deaths in his family. He
pleaded hard to be permitted to gaze upon
the face of his mother before she was laid in
her last resting place, saying, "Send a hun.
dred men to guard me, cover me with chains
double locked, but for Gods sake let me see
the face of my poor old mother" This request,
however, was not granted. a more sorrowfu
chapter of family history was never written.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-24

Why will men allow themselves and their no.
Die horse TO suffer when kendall's SPAWN Cure,
properly applied, will remove all sufferings from
man and beast, Read advertisement.
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Echoes.

There are few voices in the world but many
echoes. There are few 'if any" medicines in
the world that are better for biliousness indi-
gesticn or sick headache than Spring Blossom.
Price, 80 cents; trial bottles, 10 cents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-24

Bread l. the "stafr of life" but Trasks Oint.
ment Is the catch for those who suffer from
rheumatism or lameness, aches and sores Of any
kind.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-24

War Kills its thousands, but cough its tens
of thousands. Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup, however,
always kills cough. Price only y cents bot
tie,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-24

TITHING EGGs.--An old Mormon, whose
wife was sick, attempted to cook breakfast on
his own hook. He found some eggs in the
pantry, which he proceeded to fry. 1t was
pretty hard work to fry those eggs, but coed
deal more of job to eat them. One mouth
full was enough, and the old fellow rushed up
stairs with:
Betsy, what in thunder's the matter with
them eggs?"
odd you get 'em in that earthen crock on
the top shelf just alongside the sassengersS"
That's the place"
''Oh. John, those eggs have been under the
red hen two weeks. They amt for table use
Them's tithln' eggs, John. When | cant
hatch eggs l turn 'em over to the Lord
Salt Lake Tribune.
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Balm in Gilead.

There is a balm in Gilead to heal each gaping
wound:
In Thomas's Eclectric Oil, the remedy is found.
For internal and for outward use, you freely may
apply it;
For all pain and Inflammation, YOU should not
fail to try 1t.
It only costs a trine, tits worth it's weight in
gold,
And by every dealer in the land this remedy ia
sold
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DRUGS, Paints, Oils, Col0rs, VarlIhes, Glass

UluSD, ululD, UllO, UUlUlU, 'ul4ID4UU, uluDU.
In Drugs and Medicines purity and care in
|compounding are of the greatest Importance.
The undersigned calls your attention to this.
as ne exercised great care in selecting his
Drugs, and in the preparing of the same not
only the greatest care is exercised, but every
thing is proceeded with scientifically. The
stock is the most varied in this county, and
the prices always the lowest, quality consid.
|dered. You will also find the finest stock of
Druggists Sundries, Yankee Notions, Toilet
Goods of every description, Fancy Articles for
weddings, birthdays, &c.
In Paints, Oils, Brushes, Colors, varnishes,
Plate and Window Glass, no competitor will
sincerely claim to equal my stock, neither in
quantity, quality or price, my goods being the
very best grades in the market Everything
guaranteed My facilities for handling goods
are double those Of any other establishment.
Thanking the public for their liberal patron.
age in the past, and hoping to serve the same
and a great many more in 1881. I am truly
yours. G.. GEHRING, Druggist,
North of Court House, Ottawa, ILL.,
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Aeiu advertisements.
FOR SALE.

The Morrison property the West Side In the city of
tawa Tie owners reside In the state OF Nebraska
sell at bargain The house and grounds in fine cond
ton and In good neghborhoOd The property is very dc
slrabe as residence For terms apply to -.
July 2tf Ottawa his
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FARM FOR Sale.

The f. NJ. Wade Farm, situate the blur, ~ miles
rom Court House containing about 100 acres well
ed; plenty of timber coal; and good residence For
further particulars npplyto ALFRED WHITE,
Brewery,
augl3tf Ottawa Ills
Daily Republican., 1881-10-11

IT 10 an erroneous idea that now that
Senator Bdyard is elected President OF
the Senate that he will hold that office
until the close Of the present Presiden
tial term. At the farthest he can only
hold it until the 4 h Of March 1888 with.
out reelection, and when the Senate
meets after that date it will either have
to re-elect Senator Bayard OF some 9th.
or Senator President protein. Though
the Senate is a continuous body its
regular sessions close with the expira.
tion of each House Of Representatives,
and when it meets again it IS techni.
cally If not practically a new Senate,
The term for which the present Congre. .
was elected commenced the 4th of las,
March, and will e2p pire the 4th of March
1883. AT any time however that the
Republicans can have sufficien. ma
jority during the present session, they
can remove Mr.. Bavard and elect one
of their own side iu his place.
Another erroneous idea might as well
be corrected right here. Many think
that If Mr.. Bayard should happen tt
succeed to the Presidency, he would re
main President during the present
term or until the 4,h # March, 1885
This Is not correct. Hecouid only serve
until a special election was ordered ant
held to elect President for the balanc,
of the term.
Daily Republican., 1881-10-11

THE AsBUEY REVIEW" is the title
Of very creditable literary monthly
just published ty the Asbury NJ. l..
society which has taken high rank as
literary association. The first num-
Der which is upon our table contains all
excellent essay on Temperance. by Miss
Sallie X. Shaw; one on "Clcuds and
Sunshine" by "Myra;" and one OH
"Our Future by Harry f. Heisler.
The poems on the death of the President
Indicate rare political merit in the az
sociation, and the editorial department
gives evidence of culture, talent, refine.
ment and exquisite taste. We acknowl.
edge the compliment paid Lo the RE.
PUBLICAN and welcome its editress in.
to the editorial fraternity. Our notice
would be incomplete without reference
to the neat Typographical make up Of
the Review, by our friend and practical
printer Hubert A. Roop. Success to
cur young contemporary and with a
Carver at the head may it carve a name
for good as enduring as tablets of mar
bic.
Daily Republican., 1881-10-11
What IL Said Of the MARI els.

Spectators in iarm produce we're
never more plenty than now in New
York. They are making unlimited
contracts and heavy stocks are engaged
at high prices. Producers are not sell.
ing literally, but the buyers crowd
the market. The potato or op
is behng beld for higher prices by
the growers, bu:a break in the market
is predicted, and a great fall from
present p.'ices. Butter of all GRADES is
in active demand, and fancy brands
bring forty cents a pound, Flour, it is
said, must necessarily be high through
the entire winter. Corn is very short
and buckwheat light. These short
crops will effect the price OF beet, which
it is believed, will rule strong. There
arc no turn,ps or cornfodier in the
and in New Jersey corn aver
ages nine bushels of ears to the are.
Daily Republican., 1881-10-11
uOTIOna.
OyyIcR OF TBE NHwARx AND
DELAWARE orr RALBoAD.
NEWARK AND DELAWARE CITY RAILROAD
JoNpAuY-SroCKHoL MEETING.

NEWARK AND DELAWARE CITY RAILROAD
CoNPAHY-SToKHoLp MEETING.
Notice is hereby given that meeting Of
the Stockholders of the Newark ana i'ela-
ware City Railroad company will be held at
the depot of the Phladtlphia, Wilmington
and baltimore Railroad Company, In ,he
city of Wilmington, in the State Of Delaware,
on Thursday, the 18th day Of t'ctorcr, A d.,
| 1881, at IL O'cl,ck, m, at which will be SUBJ
mltted for ratification or re)esi ion, the terms
| OF the sale to the Philad adelphia, Whining ton
and Baltimore Ra lroad Company, Of 40 much
| of the line Of the railroad, nights Of way and
| other property of the said Newark and Dela-
ware Oity Railroad Com any Rs ia authorized
70 be sold by an Act Of the General Assembly
Of the State of he aware, entitled "an act
concerning the Newark and Delaware C,ty
Railroad Company" passed at Dover, March
9th, 1881. And at which said meeting will
also be submitted for adoption or rejection,
the Joint agreement entered into by and be-
tween the folneroy and state Line Railroad
Company, Uhe corporation now having au-
thvrily TO operate that portion Of the railroad
OF the 70 -Iner PenDsVlvanis and Delaware
Railroad Company, which ia situated In the
State Of Pennsy lvlnia, )and the said Newark
and delaware City Railroad Company for
the mercer and consolidation II the residue
Of the line Of railroad, rights Of way, and
other property Of the last named corpora
ton not authorized to'be sold IT capital,
stock and franchises, into and with the said
fomeroy and state ine kailro Company
pursuant TO the authority In that behalf, con.
ferred by an Act W the General Assembly OF
the State Of delaware, entitled AN act 10 in
corporate the pure chases Of the PennsylvaniB
and Delaware Railroad, passed AZ Dover,
March 9th, 1870, As the sam. is modified and
qualified BY the Act entitled IAN Act con.
cerning the Newark ard Delaware CITY Rail.
nmnapy' hpYaiphC rpfprrel In a
also Of certain genera. acts Of the Leg stature
Of the Commonwealth Of Icnnsy lvania.
JANIS II. MCCLURE
Secretary Of tn Newark and Delaware
City hailrusd company.
September 9th, 1884. scptli ocllS
Daily Republican., 1881-10-11
Death Of tho Presid dent.

For the REPUBLICAN.
With him it Is we'll. His mission full
filled Re goes to his grave by the lake.
side, honored and lameDted az man
never was before. The whole world
mourns him. There is no speech nor
language where the voice of his praise
Is not heard. About his grave gather
with heads uncovered the vast brother
hood of man-and with us it is we'll
also, we are nearer united people than
ever before. We are at peace with all;
our future is full OF promise. Our in
dustrial and financial condition is hope
full. God grant that while OUT material
interests prosper the moral and spirit
ual influence of this occasion may be
permanently felt, that the >Ciemn sacra.
ment of sorrow whereof we have been
partakers may be blest to The promotion
which exalts nation.
john &. WHITTIER.