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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

Received at Hull's this week, the most elegant
assortment of ladies' tie collars, mitts and neck
wear ever shown In this city. Entire new stock
of laces, embroideries., &c Please remember
that our prices are such that we sell the goods,
notkeep them until theyare old and out Of style
but are constantly receiving new goods. Can
now fill orders for the Bah Health Corset, as the
demand has been such that we could not keep
the stock full. They aye the best corset made, so
the ladies say. New stock of ribbons. The best
assortment Of notions and fancy dry goods in the
city. II you want a bolt of muslin, go to Hulrs;
you can save money. w. II. Hull.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02
The Corner Stone.

All organizations of La Sale county, including
societies and orders Of different kinds, local in
surance companies, or individuals having an
Gent county records, are requested to put the
same in the hands Of the court house building
committee on or before O'Clock, july 4th at
their rooms over the County Clerks office, in OF
tawa, for the purpose Of having them put in the
corner stone Of the new court house. The pub.
fishers OF all newspapers in the county are re-
quested to furnish the last issue Of their respect
i've papers as early as Saturday, July I'd. The
cavity in the corner stone is I2xlG inches and Il
inches in height The committe are DESTROYS Of
having all matters pertaining TO the past and
current history Of the county thus deposited 20
the full capacity Of the receptacle.
F.. g. LEWIS
VI. FLAHERrY,
v. MCINTYRE,
Sub COMMUTE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02
Hui & Bartels,

While the people are celebrating on the 4th,
let them remember that among the priceless
boons OF liberty demanded In the Declaration OF
Independence and vouchsafed free people by
eur constitution, none is more precious than the
right to buy the best goods In the market for the
least money, privilege that can nowhere be en-
joyed to a greater extent than at Hull & Bartels'
hat store, on Madison street, north OF the new
court house, opposite where the corner stone is
to be laid
This firm has struck bonanza In straw hats.
If you want Manila hats, Mackinaw hats, Pana
ma hats, chip or common straw goods, you will
be sure to find the very article at Hull & Bartels'
They have also all the new and desirable styles
in all other sorts Of headwear for children, lad:
and men, Their assortment of fine silk, soft and
stiff hats is complete and the goods US nobby as
you can wish them to be.
Besides this splendid line OF all sorts Of hats
for all sorts Of people, we have an elegant assert
nent of gents underwear. Our lace undershlrt:
and drawers are daisies for hot weather. They
have never been beaten. We will sell them for
dollar. The question whether to buy these good:
the very best for 81 each-or patronize somt
drummer at Sl.25, and get a cheap article a
that is for you to decide.
We have new line of those famous Wilson
shirts. They are pure white, nicely made ant
warranted We are solid in our line of gents
gloves and hosiery, having all sorts and ever,
grade and prices according to quality. Our lin,
OF neckties is simply immense
! Call and see us on the 4th
| IrII G. R,DrrIs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

WEDDING BELLs.-A pleasant and jovial little
company assembled on Thursday evening at the
aesidence of Thomas Barton, Esq, our veteran
foreman, to witness the marriage Of his son VIM.
BARTON and Miss MARY CULLERrOS. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev.. r. Hoist,
who had been summoned from Streator for the
purpose. The company, which consisted only
Of immediate friends and relatives, enjoyed c
liberal feast Of good things and all the usual HI
larity Of such an occasion. There was q hand.
some show Of presents, accompanied with abund-
ant good wishes for the future welfare and pros
perity Of the happy couple.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02
Season Shortening.

As the season shortens, bargains In all lines OF
dress goods continue to Increase at GILLEN's
The stock must be sold, and prices will be made
to do this. The stock is unbroken. All lines are
full and the stock as whole Is unequaled In
completeness in this county. No line of standard
desirable or fashionable goods will be found lack
ing; for all the markets afford in desirable fab
RIGS and ladies garments have been purchased
and are in stock. And when Mr.. GILLEN says
his is Offering bargains, all the world may depend
on it his prices cannot be met.
Extra inducements in a complete line of boots
and shoes.
Prices on groceries always as low the
lowest, generally lower
These bargains offered to all alike and cor
daily invited to call and make comparisons.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

CoRREcrIoS.-1t has been reported that Mr..
Stocksleger was to blame because Ottawa Lodge,
No. Al, l. O. o. f., did not as a lodge accept the
invitation &c take part in the ceremonies OF the
4th. He was not to blame. / offered the reso.
luton declining the invitation for reasons Sc,
forth in the resolution which was sent 10 the
committee. Mr.. Stockseger had nothing to do
with 1t; IN fact, do not know that he voted for
it, Many OF our Brothers are Masons and Justly
wished To Join with them In laying the corner
stone. Many Of the Brothers belong 10 other
bodies, who had already made their arrange.
ments, and some of US thought it best not TO
come out as Lodge. +. Y. GaIGGs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

4 special meeting Of the city council was held
on last Monday evening, with IL aldermen pres
ent. The committee for constructing the Jefler-
son street bridge presented the following report:
To His Honor, dc: GENTLEMEN: Your spe-
cial Bridge Committee for Jefferson street bridge
would report that they have examined said
bridge, as completed, and find il satisfactory in
every particular except the aOOr, which is not
laid with the thickness Of plank as called for in
the contract. Therefore your committee cannot
accept said bridge for the reason above stated.
Y. B. GRIrFITH,
JOHN LEONARD,
ALFRED WHITE
-he report was unanimously adopted.-The
peddler ordinance was amended 10 prevent eva
sions.-The council then agreed TO show them
selves on the Fourth land they ,rH be a sight,
and adjourned.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

The county board Of A. o. II. met at StreatoI
on Sunday last. Full delegations were present
from Ottawa, La Sale, Utica and streator Thos
J. Shean, OF La Sale, was reelected county del
egate for one year. The report from the differ
ent parts OF the county show an increase OF mem
bershlp double that Of two years ago, And In the
state like increase; and that as a body the or
der Is doing an immense amount Of good for
their countrymen in this country, as well as for
the suffering in Ireland.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02
Married..

MARRIEB-ht the residence Of the brides grand
mother, Mrs. Jane Mcknight, on Thursday
June 30, Mr.. CHAs. GooLD ARMSTRONG, young
est son of g. w. Armstrong, and Miss SUSIE
LowRS, of Monticello, Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Armstrong have rented the resi-
dence Of Mr.. s. w. Williams, in East Ottawa
and will make Ottawa their future home. Mr..
A. has tast completed course in pharamacy at
the Illinois State University and will hereafter be
found 1t the drug store Of f. Y.Griggs. We
welcome Mr.. and Mrs. A. to this city, who will
fin them most excellent people.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02
The GLORIOUS Fourth.

Remember that Walther's famous ice cream
rooms and confectionery will be full OF choice sr-
tlcles expressly for the 4th Of July. The new
good. comprise every sort OF fireworks such rs
n large stock should have. Also, an abundance
OF pure candies Of every variety, all fresh sweet
and delicious.
Walthers ice cream has always been noted for
its excellence, and it will be splendid this Sea-
son, as no pains will be spared to make it rich,
luscious and properly frozen and 1t will be served
in cool and delightful parlors.
Everybody welcome. Come and bring your
friends and family and see how nicely you viii
be entertained.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02
NJ. Stfefel & Cos

OLD stand is La Sale couniy's favorite corner for
any thing in gents wear from nickel hat to the
fine Prince Albert dress sait. Don't forget to
call ct this great white corner when you need a
hat Of any kind. We have all the latest and best
makes, prices to suit all pockets. We are leaders
in the trunk business and will save you 20 per
cent when You buy your trusk at our store.
Don't forget the plsce-M. stiefel & Co.'S Old
Stand
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

Our readers needing clothing who are in OF
tawa next week should make call on the vet
eran clotnier, VIM. TRAILING, now located on thu
northeast corner OF the court house square. Ira
bling alw. IS carries full and relial line 81
ready made clothing, furnishing goods &c, -
well as piece goods. Trabing is special otsd
hereabouts for his low prices on all goodSA and
in merchant tailoring discounts them a.rSi on
low prices for reliable garments. 1t would be
well for our readers to call on him when in the
city
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

Sliclel's is the place to goto when YOU want q
nice summer suit, light coat of any kind, straw
hat Of any shape, and at any price. A nice white
vest for one dollar six different styles. We lead
the world in gents half.hose. All of the lates,
styles can be found in stock. Prices always the
lowest Come and see for yourself. NJ. Stiefel
e Co. g old stand,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

Sherman Leland real estate agent, reports
the sale Of numerous lots on the north side to
parties intending to build.
Being sole owner of the only abstract books of
this county, Mr.. Leland has facilities superior
to anyone for attending to real estate entrusted
to him for sale on commission, making no charge
unless a safe Is effected
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

On Sunday two boys named MAR and Acker-
man while playing with toy pistol were shot.
A slate pencil was the charge. Ackerman was
holding the pistol and the charge went through
his hand and nearly through Maler's arm, from
which it was removed by DR.. Wes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

K. II. Trask has just received a new and com.
pete line of the celebrated Gorham silver plated
ware, the best plated goods made, and equal to
the best triple plated ware. He is sole agent
here. He has also new line Of gold watches,
the most elegant shown here for a very long
time, at all prices--as cheap as you want ard as
Leyncnsire
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02
FOURTH of July Programme.

The procession forms on Superior ST., marches
south on La Sale TO Madison, west to Clinton,
south to Main, east to Court street. where the
procession stops at Spencer's TO supply them
selves with boots and shoes and to witness the
laying Of the corner stone
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

The young ladies OF the Public Reading Room
promise a delightful entertainment soon, at the
residence of j. E. Porter, Esq, on the south
bluff. The location is perfect for ete ehampetre
the grounds being very beautifully laid out and
in excellent condition. The plan under consid
Grafton is promenade concert The entertain.
ment will be looked for with interest
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

The mill wright engaged by Messrs. Dawell X
Co. was in the city this week He will present
plans on July 1lth, and as soon as possible there
after the building will begin. The mill is lare-
err than at first contemplated and will turn out as
high as $50 bbls. of flour a day, using daily 1000
bushels of wheat.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

The La Sadie County Teachers Institute be.
gins on Mondey July llth and continues three
weeks. Tuition for the session $3.50. Mr.. K.
Williams, B. T. Holmes and II. l. Botwood give
instruction. Those who wish boarders will
leave name and Price with Mr.. Bcltwood
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

}. +. Porter has sold a couple OF car loads OF
those buggies and still the cry is for more Emer.
son " Fisher buggies. They're expected next
week; and II you want something good for little
money you'll call. Orders keep coming in for
twine-binders and hay tools; and Frank Cowles,
the hardware man, is more than keeping his end
up. Altogether Portes's is as lively house "a
you can find in Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02
Ice cream BY the pint, quart, gallon or barr
at Walther's.
Well Well!

THIS is the word used by all the women that
have bought those CGss shoes. "They really do
beat everything | ever saw. Yon canno. wear
them OUT Try one pair and satisfy yourself.
Call and see us and sec If We look as though we
were going to sleep. MAHER Bros.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

New telephones, Johz Burke, coal office, lis
c. H. Cowles, residence, 1889; Bowmans gallery
TAG. Gilens, for store and residence, will 3
put In next week.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02
Fourth of July.

Ottawa's guests will find, on July 4, no better
place for light refreshments, ice cream, cake,
pies, buns, light lHnch, lemonade, &c, than Lou.
is Hess's New England Bakery on La Sale st.
Everything will be first class, and plenty OF il,
with plenty of room and help to accommodate
all who call
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

Episcopal. The new rector, Rev. T. NJ. Gregg,
will preach morning and evening Mt the usual
hours.
Baptist church-Rey. d. Y. Mcpherson in his
pulpit morning and evening. AS it is commun-
ion Sabbath with the church, he will preach upon
important Doctrines which Baptists believe,
and also some Paedo Baptist Misconceptions of
the same" Communion. Sunday school sharp
Nt u O'clock.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

The NEW VERSION The Pastoral Union" OF
the Ottawa Baptist Association, composed OF
neighboring clcrgymen and Others, at meeting
on the 2Sth inst, adopted the following as their
Sentiments" in regard TO the Revised New Tes.
lament:
Resotcot That we, the Pastoral Union CT the
Ottawa Ullinois) Baptist Association, while not
regarding the Anglo American New Testament
Version as a perfectly satisfactory translation,
yet do heartily endorse it, and recommend it to
our Churches as superior TO that OF King James
And we further recommend that the marginal
rendcrings OF the American Committee be incor.
porated in the text, in our American edition
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

j. Megaihn continues to supply the wants OF
the community in everything required to make
the people happy in boots shoes in all the lat.
est styles and at prices that surprise those who
have been paying fancy prices in 'ticago and
elsewhere. Try him and be conrlnced. No
trouble to show goods
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

Mr., John T. Burke has opened coal office at
Hossack's north Office at the Columbus ST. bridge.
He will sell the Locey coal and other good quail.
ties OF hard and soft Goals, cheap the cheapest
All who have had dealings with Mr.. Burke know
him to be reliable man, and that as coal dealer
he will give perfect satisfaction. His telephone
Ia No IL
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02
InMies' Muslin Underwear

a. Lynch has added to his stock of dry good
the greatest variety of ladies' and chihire.S mus
lin underrcdr ever presented to the ladies of LII
Sale county. Many of the garments are beauti
full, and the prices Of all will be found to be sat
isfactory to the purchaser.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

Messrs, Baldwin IL Kuyl favored us yesterday
with glance at the design Of a monument for
the late John Hoxsey, to be erected at Serena.
1t is cottage monument to be made from the
beautiful dark blue Quincy. Mass, granite. l,
is Al It. square at the base and II #. high, or.
namented with polished tablets on the side, pol
ished raised work enclosing an III at the top, with
an urn resting on an octagonal base; the inscrip
ton on the base in raised letters, making fit
ting tribute to the memory OF Mr. Hoxsey. Its
cost will be some 81, 200.-Messrs. B. Il X. in ad
dition have number Of other monuments to &c
out soon, including a number of granite pieces
which now appears to be the .favoritc material
as most durable and satisfactory in this climate
as well as beautiful in appearance. Their work
is uniformly bcautiful-artistic in design and
perfect in finish Indeed, Messrs. Baldwin 4
Kuyl are really the only artists IN this line o
business in this county, furnishing the mobiles
Of the monuments put into this countys "cltc
of the dead during the past few years; and it i,
with special pride that we can say that in Messrs
Baldwin & Kuyl this county contains firm ca
pable Of producing memorials worthy her nobl,
dead.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

There is really no excuse for the ladies' to carry
children around In their arms, for Russell e Son
have most complete stock Of s.by.carriages at
prices within the reach OF all and In styles to
meet the tastes Of the most exacting
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

On Tuesday George Hensler's boy insisted on
chopping box with good sharp Ratchet HIS
sister, aged five six, objected. and to save the
box in.erposed her hand. The Ratchet fell, cut
ting through the bone of the index finger OF the
right hand about at the first joint The pieea
hung by the skin, and could have been amputs-
ted by a scissors cut. DR.. Weis, however, sewed
on the piece, and there ia every prospect of the
girls having perfect finger yet.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

The Illinois Association of School Principals
meets at Rockford, July sth, 9th and 7th. Super
intendent Thorp is among those who are to ap-
pear upon the programme.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

Hess's bakery and ice creamery will be open
during the night OF July 4th to serve refresh.
ments for dancers, who will find everything to
their liking there.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

Losr.-On Tuesday evening, between Utica
and Ottawa, on the road, a plain gold bracelet
with chain; black enamel on either side; has
been enlarged. Finder will be literally reward
ed by leaving ii at this office
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

The ladies Of the Baptist church will give soci.
able at the residence of Mr.. Douglas, three miles
east, next Thursday evening. A good time may
be expected and all are invited
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

All the latest designs in the way Of wedding
stationery just received at the FREE TRADER job
Rooms. Also new type for this kind of work
only. Prices low, and work not eKcelled in the
large cites. Bear in mind that we are the only
ones in this section Of the state that make spe-
cialty Of this kind OF printing. Call and examine
styles and get prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02
Notice.

Parties indebted to the late firm of Phillips
Brothers will please call at their former place Of
business and settle. All accounts not paid with.
in thirty days will be placed in other hands for
collection. WIN. II. PHILTPs,
CALVIN ID. PHILLIPs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

choice assortment Of summer silks will be
offered by Scott Bros. & Co. next week. Some.
thing new and very handsome at very low prices
II you want nice parasol or fan you will find
the best assortment at decidedly the lowest pri-
ccs in the city at Scorr Bros & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02
To All MasOns.

All lodges of Masons and all visiting are re-
quested to meet at Occidental hall, in this city,
opera house block, at IL o'clock NJ, on Monday,
July 4th, and invited to join in the exercises
OF the day and take places in the procession.
SOLOMON DEGFN " N
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

The Ottawa bridewell is a ''queer" ~ Stituten.
1t is expected to hold no one but drum en- men,
and is hardly fit for that class Of "pr' ouers."
Such men usually stay until morning.; II they
don't choose to we know OF nothing +" prevent
their escaping On Saturday night = pair OF
'plan DRINKS" whitfield their way out with
Jack knives
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

Why do Maher Bros. sell so many ladies' and
chidren's shoes: Because they sell the Cass
shoe, it is the best made and everybody that has
bought them will come again. Sold only by Ma
her Bros
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

Remember that II you buy pair O. those
rock.crystal or Brazilian pebble spectacles at
K. II. Trask's you can get perfect lit and war
ranted glasses and don't have TO wait till etern-
ty comes in to find the fellow who sold Tou IL
they shouldn't happen TO fit
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

| The telephone company has issued a card re-
questing subscribers not 20 call up tie depots for
information about trains, but TO call on the cen
trail Office for such Information. You see, r
makes agents swear to answer calls for trains and
the company Is piously inclined.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

Fisks Il Beem's merchant tailoring department
Is running just as ever, making goods in all de.
partments and accommodating their customers
in spitc of the strike.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02
LOCAL MATTERS
MASONIC.

Regular Communications Of Occidental Lodge No. 40 A.
r. A. NJ nrst and third Mondays Of each month Solo
Eins. j. W; II. C. Nash, Treas; A. Hoffman, Sec
M Hrst and third Wednesdays Of each month. VIM. L.
Milligan, r.; Samuel j. Chapman r.; 5ustus Harris s.
Henry C. Nash, Treas !; A. NJ. Hoffman, Sec. -
Regular Conclaves OF Ottawa Commandcry No. 10 X T.
second and fourth Thursdays OF each MONTH c. d. Trim
BILE f C.: r. NJ Macarthur Generassm0: 4. H. Smith
Capt Genl; H. c. Nash, Treas; A. Hoffman, Recorder.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

On Tuesday % of Fiske IL Beem's coat. makers
and tailors struck. 1t appears there is in the
force tailor not member of the union and
who does not specially hoD-ncb with them. The
men wanted him discharged, and as Fiskc &
BEEN refuse they strike and business goes right
along
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

Misses Charlotte Clark and Kate Jordan will
give one OF IT, jir popular entertainments at the
Deer Park Baptist church on Friday evening,
July sth. al living in that vicinity who enjoy
fine reading and singing will do well to attend
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02
Pump.l Pumps.

Wholesale and retail. The l. y. L, is warranted
equal to the best. and We will not be undersoA
in pumps, sewing machines or anything in our
line +. ID SwEETZER Il Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02
Remember.

Remember always that the place in Ottawa t.
buy boots and shoes cheap ID the Philade(iphs
Boot and Shoe House.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-07-02

JUST THE THING for hot weather is the L. S.
Folding Bed Cot, for sale by Russell & Son. They
are cheap and il you want to be comfortable
You'll get one