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Smyrna times., 1881-03-09

JOSH BILLINGS, as before announced, will
deliver the closing lecture of the course in
tne interest OF the Benevolent Society on
frIf"y evening next at the Town Hall.
Josh is "ne OF the noted humorists of the
nation and his quaint sayings and phonetic
spelling peculiarly his own has giyen hin, a
world wide renown. His subject, 1.-THE
Probabilities Of Life" will no doubt he
"arpIes OF gold in pictures of silver. "
Nearly two hundred reserve tickets have
been sold which shows the popular desire
to hear him
RAILROAD MATTERs.--A new coup detat is
announced in railroad matters. 1t seems
that the p. w. IL B. does not belong to the
Baltimore g. OHIO after all, Mr.. ThayeI. of
Boston not being able to hand over a con.
trolling amount of stock, hut that syndi
c"te OF that city have handed over the P. W.
" b. to President Roberts of the PennSylva.
MIA Railroad Company, which is to take pos.
session July lSt. The B. & O. have thus
heen outwitted. As the road it seemed had
TO pass into the control OF another cor.
p"rntion, there is great satisfaction in
Wilmington that the PENNSYLVANIA instead
OF the b. o. have our read. The latter
may want the Delaware Western after all,
DECEASED.-Hon. ROht. NJ. Foust died at
his residence in this town on Friday las,
at the age Of II years. When he came
mere to reside two years ago he was in
feeble health from an attack of parAlysss
"f several years previous and continued to
grow weaker until his death. He was born
in Philadelphia and resided there until he
came to this town. He had fine educa.
ton and was an attractive public speaker.
lie first had "a private school, was after.
wards editor of the National Mgqoziae. book
publisher, member of the PENNSYLVANIA
Legislature, Grand Worthy Patriarch of the
Grand Division Sons of Temperance of
Pennsylvania, and Most Worthy Patriarch
of the National Division of N"rth America.
His remains were carried on Monday to
Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, for
lnterment.
Town ELEcTIoN.-The municipal election
on Monday took more Of the nature of
scrub race than decided contest on dis.
tlnct issue. Three tickets were gotten out
on Saturday with the names of Town,
Improvement and Independent tickets.
they were however more in the interest of
individuals than representing any special
measure. On Monday morning the follow
ing under the name of" Progressive ticket"
to distinguish it from the others, was ISSUED
and had successful "walk over" though
the last in the field. The vote on it was
follows:
1h{crmon,
Smyrna times., 1881-03-09

prevailed latest = y, snow storm Of the ,ip,sr
and Thussdav y the Northwest "Wednesday
Smyrna times., 1881-03-09

A LARGE number of passengers went up
yesterday in the THgef.
Smyrna times., 1881-03-09

President GARFIELD is inclined to make
haste slowly about calling an extra session
of Congress, and it is probable that the
Treasury will be able to meet the absolute
necessities which may arise without cal
led session.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09
Received This Week

The largest stock OF Black Cashmeres We ever
had We have always thought that our Black
Cashmeres were SO cheap that we could never
cell them less; bat We have now struck gold
mine, and they must be seen TO he appreciated,
They are way down from former prices. Re-
member that in the new stylish dress goods for
the season we are ahead, as we have never sold
Us many in spring season as this. still W.
keep the stock unbroken. We have now buyer
In New York aud get all the novelties as soon as
they are out
We have the finest stock Of cretons, jutes, sIlk
and wool, &c, for curtains, In the city. Full
line Of upholstery goeds. shades, cornces, poles,
&c. Call In and see Hull. He will save you
you money.
Remember we have the larges, stock of car.
pets In the city. ". ii. HULL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09
All invited to call.

On Wednesday afternoon the residence OF Da'
vid Walker, ESD, on the west side took IRE from
a defective furnace chimney. The Dire was seen
first in the roof at the southwest corner OF the
house (some distance from the chimney by Geo.
Haywood's daughter, and Mrs. II. gave the alarm
through Mr.. Blanchard's telephone. Before the
department arrived the flames had broken out
around the cupola OF the dwelling, the fire hav-
ing followed the ra.ters to the comb of the roof.
Though not more than ten minutes elapsed from
the time the alarm was given until water was in
use. The flames yielded Immediately TO the work
of the department, who did some of their very
best work. saving the house from injury by the
fire, except on the roof, large part of which
will have to be replaced. The loss Of the Louse
was 5000 or 800; not insured. The furniture
was all taken out, to which no doubt some dam.
age was done. especially to the contents of the
library, containing a large number Of books and
fine, large collection OF geological specimens.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09

On the evening OF the anniversary of the l. O..
o. F., April Goth, Florence Lodge. d. OF R., of
this city, will give ball at WIllis's. Odd Eel.
lows are invited, and for them chiefly is the en-.
tertainmcnt given; nevertheless ladies and gen.
temen not members of the order may obtain
tickets through Odd Fellows, and are invited to
do so. The occasion will be sure to DO pleas
ant one. In the afternoon OF the same day the
Anniversary will be celebrated by street pro-
cession under the auspices of the County Asso-
citation, followed by an address at the opers
House by J. 0. Humphrey, Esq, Of Springfield,
who is said to be quite elegant writer and elo-
auent speaker. Delegations are expected from
most of the lodges OF the order within easy DIS
lance of Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09
The Disturbance

The disturbance attendant on painting, Sc'
has not prevented the continuance OF arrivals OF
new goods at II. J. GILLEN's this week ana
now that that job is done with. the new goods
will be more attractive than ever in so neat
salesroom. The stock would be sure to please
in any room, however. II is thoroughly complete
in all lines. There are new, scasonable and fash'
onabe dress goods, new prints new table linens
napkins, ncw domestcs, new notlons, new en-
broideries &c.--new goods, in fact, in all depart
ments, at new snd very low prices
The boot and shoe house is of course perfect
And the grocery house continues the leader
of low prices, as usual.
Cash paid for country produce at the hlghes'
rates.
All invited to call.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09

G. L. stamate Il Co. took occasion a few weeks
ago to reproduce in photograph Thy Wheelrr)
the fashion plates produced by the famous house
OF J. J. Mitchell 4 Co.. N. Y, giving 10 each
figure the head Of local good looking man.
Copies were sent to Messrs. NJ. Il Co, who re
piled with a handsome compliment to Mr..
Wheeler. ave can congratulate you" they
say, "upOn your possessing within your borders
so fine an artist 1t Is well executed and our
plates are fully reproduced. We have no ad.
verse criticism to Offer" and other rrmarks 10
the same effect Such an endorsement Of Mr..
Wbeeler's work is most valuable as testim onial
Of his fine work ns o photographer, since the
hop se is perhaps the most extensive Of the Kind
in the country, ind from an arnsiic point of
view ranks ss critics Of the most fasiidious class,
We congratulate Mr.. Wheeler, and Ottawa also
in possessing such photographer.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09
Decorations.

Our new spring stock OF wal papef q nov on
the racks and ready for inspection. Il ean safely
he said hat no stock ever SHOWN IA Ottawa can
compare with 4. In extent md completeness
This stock Is made, by the extra care put on IT.
development, = business in Itself. Approaching
the vast changes that have taken place In the
trade during the past year or two, whereby deco
rative results are reached never before thought
OF as possioie IN paper hanging, our manager
has made special study Of these advances, and
by a thorough mastery Of tie styles OF pspers,
styles OF decorations &c, can nov offer novelties
presented by no other house in this county. We
make artistic designs for decoration OF private
houses, hotels, stores, public halle, churches,
&c, and will furnish n sterisl. Of the lowest poe
sible prices.
Besides decorative papers, we carry 'u!i line
OF all grades, from the lowest prices up, with
dados, frieres, borders, centers, Sc., and aIso
curtains and fixtures All classes 81 buyers viii
find This stock worth looking az, atd We cordial
iy invite all 10 call and loos at onrEood-
Respectfully,
OssAp s. HAPxsAT.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09
Union Pacific Lands.

The Union Pacific Railway has yet for sale
2 900 900 acres OF land in the famous Platte Val.
ley region, 10 Eastern and Central Nebraska.
These lands have a deep soil, are well watered,
are IN q heathful and temperate climate, al
abundance OF pure water and are In the right
latitude. The deep SHOWS, hong, cold seasons.
dOmps and fogs, elush and mud, Gtful tharing
aud freezing, peculiar to Illinois, Wisconsin, In.
diana, Ohio, New York or New England, are al.
most unknown in Nebraska. The Union Pacific
traverses region Of country whore the climate
is the equabo mean between the high, cold
north and the low, humid south. As soon as
the weather Is suitable there will be excursions
from all railroad points in Illinois, under the
management Of the Land Department Of the L.
r. railroad via Council Bluffs and Omaha to Co
lumbus, Grand Island, Kcarney Junction, Plum
Creek and North Platte, eoerB Tuesday. Trains
at Omaha make close connections for all u p
points in Nebraska, Wyoming and Colorado.
These excursion tickets win be cold at the very
lowest rates and all who purchase L. =. lands
will get rebate OF the coat OF the tickets. Any
pers0n calling on or addressing =. NJ. KNOX 4
SoS, Princeton, IL, can obtain q Pioneer, A
Guide, the L. 2. Land Grant illustrated, Ne.
braskg Land News and Notes. The New West,
an illustrated p0per, sectional map, excursion
bills In English, swsde and German languages,
giving the low prices Of round trip tickets and
other roluabls Information, FREE Of eiay7z, or call
Ion your nC8res: postmaster, many OF whom will
aid you N letting the information 20. desire.
Our new styles Of hats have arrived Call and
Examine s'yl"t and prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09

Mr. J. l.. Luellen drove into town, on Thurs
day. team Of as fire pieces Of horse-hesh n
have been seen in Ottawa for many a day. The!
fully mcrited the general attention they attract
ed The team was pair of Clydesdale mares,
bred in Canada-a part OF Mr. L.'s latest importa
tion-a lot OF 10 mares, ranging from 200 to 1900
in weight, of fine colors, and more than usually
good action. The importation lie certainly on,
Of the best made to La Sale county, and will b.
Of decided value to the breeding stables Of this
county. Those who have not seen these animals
are invited to look at Them at Mr., Luelen's sta
bles In South Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09
UsEM ENTS.

There was good sale Of seats for True Devo
tlon," by the Ben Cotton Dramatic Co., and the
audience were we are sure well entertained,
On this afternoon, the play will be repeated at
matinee, at 30; and In the evening, BLACK Di
amunds," a favorlte here, will be given. The
public will find the company worth seeing.
On Monday evening Mcintyre Il Heath's min
strei party, just from the sonth, occupy the OPP
era House They are fayorte company in the
south; and since they began their tour Forth
have met with decided success. The Alton Dem.
0-Tat says:
The Great Southern Nlnstrels, headed by the
great southern team, Mcintyre 4 Heath, gave
their initial performance ut Mercantile Hall last
evening to a large audience, considering the un.
favorable weather. The singing Of the San Fran.
cisco Quartette waseXcellcnt, their ballads being
entirely new. R0sclle, "a the prima donna, il
simply immense. Blondell as the decrcpid old
darkey Ia his sketch of "Feedin dc Pigs" and
song, "Oid Chloe" was very pleasing The lla
leys rs the Happy Hottentots," In their gro.
ieeque high kicking and contortton acts are the
beat We ever saw. These gentlemen have just
Joined the company, we understand, for their
northern tour, us also Mr.. McDonongh, the neat
est OF all song and dance artists, in his original
song and dance entitled Lulu Dear" Senator
Ed Wilson as DE Orator CD dc Day" was RI
ceived with rounds of applause. Mcintyre and
Heath finished the olo with their laughablc act
entitled ''Skedaddle" which was the hit Of the
day. Those who wish to enjoy two hours and q
half Of good, cold laughter should visit the
"Old southern" We recommend them to our
neighboring cities al No. l.
Lawrence Barrett, the well known tragediSn, /,
booked for the Opera House. MAY Sd, In "Riche
lieu" that being the general request.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09
Sarlouh Notes,

A series of Thursday afternoon concerts at Chi
cago Music Hall Is to begin soon, with George
Loesch as director.
Forepaugh's circus season has begun.
Barnums show in Madison Square, y, Y, has
captured the town, gathering in audiences OF
I0ooU end 1900 spectators afternoon and eve
ming. "This show Is the height OF circus posi-.
bili,ies" Three rlngs are kept occupied
The only fault Is there's too much Of it." &c.
John Dillon Will probably be member Of Hoo,
ley'a comedy company noH being organized for
next season. Ii sober:
Verdrs new opera, Simon Boccanegra," pro
duced Thursday night week at La Scala, Milan,
had u magnificent success. The public were
wound W to the highest pitch Of enthusiasm.
Verdi va. called before tho curtain twenty. three
times.
Clara Morris Is reported 10 he seriously III, and
+. i. feared viii he unable to act sgain this sea.
con.
Maurice dEugTemOnt, the young Brazilian
ylollu.st, who has made such success at the
east, WIN play ia Chicago Central Music Hall
April IL and IL.
Lawrence Barrett, rHe YEA known tragedian,
j. booked for Coulter Opera House, Aurora, Men
day evening, May %, Ia "Rlchelleu."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09
Complete,

Our spring stock of new goods. They are
beautiful in appearance, rih In color, elegant IN
design. Ladies' should make Is point Ia see
them II they intend to purchase or not. You
win always find us cordial and o,,liging. We
also invite general attention 10 our new depart
ure in curtains. All les and grades imag-
nable, from a lace Of the finest quality TO the
cheapest of paper. Having y room expressly for
these goods we can show you handsome line
to advantage. The finest line Of spring dollnans
and coaks in the city. Call and see and satisfy
yourself FORBES 4 FLICK.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09
Casaday SuIky plow.

"The Oliver chilled plow works at South Bend,
Ind. turn out plow miDute."-C Chicago Times,
AD,W2, 1881.
The above firm manufacture the Casaday SU1ky
the pLoto t9i,hoa land Sak. Farmers can form
some idea Of the demand for the CdSndcy from
the number made. If you have not left your or.
der, do so, before it is too late, the demand lie
greater than the supply.
MANLgY, JORDAN & CowLEs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09
Another Norman.

Mr.. Babcock, Of Wallace township, has just ar
rived with o magnificent imported stallion. He
is thought by many who have seen him to he the
finest stallion of this noted breed Of horses In the
country. Mr.. B. viii keep him at his farm four
mles north OF Ottawa all days except Saturday,
when he will be found at the stable Of DR.. shep-
pard 10 this city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09

They had a singular fight down in Usage over the
superNsorShip-thc candidates being T. J. noge
(of last Board and Abncr Hoge, his father. The
former was republican and the latter demo,
crat. The old gentleman had cautioned T. j.
not to be running after false gods and agin the
traditions Of his youth. The son needed not the
inunctlons Of his natsral adviser, SO the father
had to give him thrashing. He did it in good
shape!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09
Resolutions OF Respect

Adopted by the Freedom Grange F. of H., No
ass, April Q. 1881:
WHEREAS 1t has pleased our Heavenly Father
in His infinite wisdom to once more enter our
fraternal band and take from Us our dearly br
loved sister and secretary, Sister Elizabeth VI
Smelling, on the 10Th day OF March, 1881.
R<sol.d, That we bow in humble submission
to the will of our Divine Master, who doeth al
things well and whose ways are past finding out
We deeply feel the loss of our dear sister anc
faithful member.
Rrsol,ed, That our departed sister, by hel
fidelity, honesty and virtuuus life, has won ,h'
esteem of all who knew her, and left behind ,
friends.
Resolved, That Freedom Grange has lost in hei
an active and useful member. the parents a low
ing daughter, the sisters and brothers an alec
tionate sister, and the community In which she
lived worthy citizen.
RssolsEi, That We extend to the bereaved fam
ly aud friends our heartfelt sympathy, and ex
press to them our hope aud belief that our losr
is her eternal gain.
Resolted, That orr members wear their hadg,
OF mourning for the next sixty days, AID our
charter be draped for the same length of iim,
and that a copy OF these resolu ions be PRESENT.
to the bereaved family; also In hr placed upol
the records Of this Grange and .sent to each Il
our Ottawa papers and our State Grange f,1rs for
publication.
Dear Elizabeth, now q long farewell;
Thy memory shall not die;
Well cherish all thy virtues far,
Till we shall meet on high.
Then chide us gently, loved one,
Our Grange is hhthrd in tears,
And thy friends 20 sorrowinc
Through their coming years.
MRs. C. R,wLIsG,
MRs : 2 HALL,
Mrs. F. Il Rowe,
Committee.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09
THE COURTS.
The Circuit Court

F'aes. For Illegal liquor selling, John Hes
t0s, $50.
Jrdgn,en,s. John IL. Thompson v. ThArries
Thompson, for pti., els and costs; Jacob Bon
slough '. John Harris, ell and costs; Mitchell.
Lewis ( Co. v Daniel KreIser, SEQ.
Charctry--Lott Scodeld, admr, Get. of Nat 3
Pierce, deed, v. Thorn Thomson ct al, for
complt. decree for deed on eonplt. paying 70
admir- delft si,Sii65.
On trial, Stella Hacksbas V. George and john
Hachshsw.
VIM Daley will be taken to Joliet TO DAY
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09

The past few dsys have been pointing toward
that mythical season termed spring" Yet the
eound thereof Ia far. far distant Though In the
city the streets are dusty and the snow has pref
~ much disappeared, there is still good sleigh.
Ing In the country no. far out from town. Great
drifte i!Oc the roads; indeed In many places The
snow still rcnders the roads impossible, CON-
peliog those coming 10 town 10 travel across
lots or 'froo the woods" The bottoms are still
covered with largo cakes VI ice, on which the
Gums rays ssen 10 make but little II any impres.
zion. Ali desoss and anxious sonls are praying
for bss<y wsru rain.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09
In the Ofhces.

The building committee decided yesterday &C.
remove the old court house by tearing h down,
the expense Of removing the building as 6 whole
10 another part of town being too great to give
the county any advantage in peeunisry point
OF view. The materials viii be sold, as per no
tiee elsewhere, the advertisement STIMULATING
th,: the building shall be removed by Nay 18Th,
next.
MARRIAGES.
The following were this week granted heenses
to marry:
John Duchesne and Lizzie Edwards.
Frank Kuehne and Elizabeth Weber.
A. NJ. Myers and Margaret e Brown.
John Forr-s, and Lotie Pillings.
Ssmp G. Besle and Elizabeth q MeLsughiIa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09

Extensive preparations are being made for the
benefit ball to Bach's Military Band, to take place
on Monday week-Easter Monday. The music
will be furnished by an orchestra OF extra size,
10 piece, while other particulars will be ar
ranged so as TO make the affair as perfect as can
be. A large attendance lie expected.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09
New Goods.

J. Megatiin is now receiving new goods for the
spring trade that are surpassed by none in quail
ty OF stock and workmanship, and he proposes
to pursue the policy so well tested heretofore,
of selling good goods al low cash prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09

The new Board of Education met on last Mon
day evening. The members are W. J. Graham.
H. A. Butler Z. e. Swift, James Cullen, A. F.
Schsch and Henry Mayo On motion 81 Mr..
Graham, Z. c. Swift was made president and
Robt. Wilson clerk. Mr. Ssift has since an
nounced his committees, a follows:
On TnIc17s-Graham, schoch, Mayo.
Fiasno-Butler, Cullen, SSifi.
Buiidings-Cullen, Schoch, Grshan.
Sypp'ks-Mayo, Butler, Swift.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09

Joseph Alex. Won Kiss, commonly called the
hermit, In La Sale, was found dead IN his bid at
his lonely home in that city, on Monday last.
The coroner's jury found that he came to h-
death from natural causes old age. He u said
to have been nobleman In bis own country
Hungary
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09

II. A. Butler Is doing splendidly for the groce-
ry buying public, offering new prices In groceries
hours, &c. He is also paying the highest prices
for butter and eggs, and wants every farmer to
call on him Goods delivered to any part of the
of
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09

Relief from Sick Headache, Drowsiness, Nau-
sea, Dizziness, Pain In the Side, &c, guaranteed
to those using Carriers Little Liver Pills. These
complaints are nearly always caused by torpid
liver and eonstipated bowels. Restore these or
gsns to their proper functions and the trouble
ceases Carter's Little Liver Pills will do this
every time. One pill is dose. Forty in vial.
Price % csGtS, apr
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09

Remember always that the place in Ottawa t
buy boots and shoes cheap ia the Ph''adelphi
Book and Sloe House.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09

To SCHOOL DiRECrORs.-We keep all kinds OF
School Blanks, Records, Registers, Teachers
Contracts, Orders, &c, used by school officers.
We also hspe the Common School Laws Of the
State OF Illinois. Price S5 cents.
OsMAN & HAPEHAS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09

Wholesale and retail. The |. X. L. is warranted
equal to the beet; and we will not be undcrsold
in pumps, sewing machines or anything In our
line I. d. SwRETzRR & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09

Railroad men tell us it will be three weeks yet
before the c., b. & Q. trains will leave from the
Canal ct. Union Depot, Chicago, opened this
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09
The (nurChes.

notwithstanding theme, "The Cruciixion
evening, "Truc Riches"
Episoopos.
Baptist. Mr.. Mcpherson will preach in the
morning on Truth, Loyalty and Love" and in
the evening upon the Bethany Home"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09

Mr. Skuse, while going TO his home in the first
ward on last Friday evening, was thrown down
BY the roughs OF the neghborhood, and very
badly bruised Ia the face.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-09

The aunua! election Of township trustee takes
place today, to Ill the vacancy caused by the ex-
pirstion OF Mr.. Jas. Pickenss term. Mr.. Pickens
is q candidate for re election. Philip G. Waite,
O! the same s,de Of Illinois river, Is also candi-
date. Tie election takes place at the court