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Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-04-21

Ii. VANsANT MCCULLY, Esq, the elocu-
ZIONIST and impersonator, of Philadelphia, is
visiting in this place, and will give on Friday
evening Reading at Mercur Hail. under the
auspices of the ladies of Christ Church The
follow ing notices will give an idea of Mr..
HCC.'s ability and attractveness rs a reader:
III. V. McCully, Esq,
Dear SGr: | congratulate you on YOUR
success IN all your Readings in the different
departments of Tragedy and Mirth. Let me
say that | consider your renderings of the
works of Charles Dickens as exceeding any
reading from that writer 1 have ever heard.
L. DEWITT TALMAGE.
lie is one of the best readers and declaim-
ers in the nation. In reading the numerous
creations of Dickens | think he has no equal.
A. A. WILLIS, d. d.
His range of ability is very great, and his
skill in personifcaton remarkable | regard
him as rarely gifted, and having few equals
in his line. II. S. ARTHUR
Among the various eocutionists who have
appeared in Philadelphis, there is none that
so fully realize our idea of what a finished
reader should be than our talented townsman
II. V. McCully, Esq. In voice, gesture. en-
phasis and the other qualities that constitute
an elocutonist par excellence, Mr.. McCuly
stands pre-eminent; and his efforts are in the
highest sense enjoyable. PhiLddelphiG IN
quirer.
Mr.. MCCully ranks among our best eocu-
onists, having clear rich voice, a very dis
tlnct pronunciation, and uncommon power
Of personation.-BuckS County InteUiqen-
cer
The price of admission has been placed
very low-only Twenty-Five Cents includ-
ing reserved seats. Children under twelve
years, Fifteen Cents. Doors open at 7:30.
Tickets at KIRBY's after p. M, to-day.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-05-12

BENJAMIN, WEAVER & CO
p. o., Fort Fetterman, wyo. Range.
North Platte River and Sage and
Lightning Creeks.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-05-12
"Ohalk Your Hat.r

From the New YORK Times.
The can't phrase, ..Chalk your hat"
which is still current in many parts of
tho Union, is said to have had its origin
in a literal illustration of the words.
..Admiral'' Reside was an owner Of
various stage coaches in the days be-
fore railroads. He spent much of his
time in Washington, where, indeed. he
lived for several years. At the annual
adjournment of Congress be would
pass his friends of the House and
Senate-he was well acquainted with
all the prominent politicians of his era
over any stage line he controlled. He
would say to an Ohioan or Kentuckian
II suppose you're going back to Gin
cinnati or Louisville, and I'll pass you
through by stage" When he was ask
ed: sHowP" he would reply. Give
me your hat" He would take the hat,
make q cabalistic chalk-mark on it i'm
possible to counterfeit, and return it
with the remark: THAT will serve
your turn; any of my agents will rec6g-
nize that anywhere. and won't receive
q cent from the man whose hat is SO
marked" Reside was right. All his
agents knew the sign at once. The
thing became SO common that fellows
tried to initiate it, but they were in
variably detected and compelled 10
leave the stage or pay their fare. In
the South and West "Chalk your hat"
still stands for what the East styles dead
heading.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-05-12
A Biut to Grumblsrs.

lL H-E q a
what a noisy world this isr' croak.
ed an old frog. as he squatted on the
margin of tho pond. do you heal
those geese. how they scream and hiss
What do they do it forP"
20, just to amuse themselves" an
swered a little field mouse.
Presently we shall hear the owl.
hooting; what is that forP"
Its the music they like best" said
the mouse. ri
.sAnd those grasshoppers; they cam
go home without grinding and chirping'
why do they do thatP"
30, they are SO happy they can't helr
it." said the mouse.
you find excuses for all. 1 believe
you don't understand music; SO yor
like hideous noisesP"
Well, my friend, to be honest Will
you," said the mouse, Il don't greail,
admire any Of them; but they are al
sweet in my ears compared with til,
constant croaking of a frog"
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-05-12

The Weekly LEADER has the largest
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The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-05-12

Cattle branded 81 on left side, and
two waddles on left side of neck.
Also have cattle branded with a
Tomahawk on left side, waddled as
above, and vented with a bar on the
left hip. Horses branded 81 on left
thigh.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-05-12
DEADWOOD
CUSTER,
BATTLE CREEK,
RAPID, GOLDEN,
GAYVILLE
AND IA MINING CAMPS IN THE HIua

The q. 8. Mail carried We
have nt-Class Eating Stations, and
the division agents take all pains to
secure tie comfort Of passengers. Tho
route b yell protected, having three
military posts o the road. leaving
only As sailes between military camps.
insurins safety over the entire routs.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-05-12
fSNNRA
Ear-marks, crop and split, left.
Horses branded

E. c. KNOWLES P. O., Bing-
eam, Wyo. Range on Tongue River
and Wolf Creek, from the crossing up,
and from the mouth of Five Mile
Creek to the Big Horn Mountains.
James B. Culver, Foreman.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-15
The Churches,

ngreqational.-Subject of discourse at the
Congregat'l church tomorrow night "Creeds--
their Use and Abuse: The Thomas Case"
Catholic -Rt. Rev. Bishop Spauding, of Peoria
will tomorrow administer the rite of confrma
ton at st. COLUMBIA church, and will lecture in
the evening at the same place.
Bppt,st Mcpherson in his pulpit in the
morning, preaching from the subject, "Shinine
Lights" Rev. Mr.. Thyholdt, Presbyterian pas
tor will, on the eve of leaving Ottawa for his new
charge at Jacksonville, preach his farewell ser
mon in the evening in Mr.. McPherson's pulpit
Theme, "No Rest There"
NethoIist-The Rock River Conference ap
pointments were announced on Tuesday. Rev
z. C. Arnold is returned to Ottawa-an appoint
ment very pleasing to Mr. Arnold's people. Rev
J. NJ. Caldwell is Presiding Elder OF the Joliet
district. The appointments for the county are
as follows: La Sale and Peru, Rev. T. II. Ha.
zleton; Marseilles, Rev A. f. Horn; Earleiile,
Rev. f. H. Beal; Freedom, Rev. G. X. Bibbins;
Mendoza, Rev. C. A. Bucks, Prairie Center, Rev
c. G.. Lovejoy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-15

Lovers of horse-hesh will lind DR.. Sheppards
Infrmary on Jefferson street particularly inter-
esting just now, in the way Of foreign animals in
the stables for treatment. There is the stallion
Jacksonville" one of the best stations for his
age in America belonging to one Of the Strawns
Of that city. He is half brother of Gov.
Sprague" and his owner has refused s., 800 for
him. He came on Saturday very sick with the
prevailing dstemper. Most men would not then
have given dollar for him; but he's getting back
rapidly to his usual good health. There arrived
this week. also, from Indianapolis, from the sta
bles Of Mr.. Joseph Lewark, three fine animals
running. stock: Jackson" by imported &c In
truder" one of the best horses in the two states
Golden Brick" another fast animal, which got
its name from clever bit of amateur detective
work by the owner, the story Of which the Doc
tor tells with good deal of interest; and runner
"Modoc." All are here for treatment and to be
operated on tor various mlshaps. Another ar
rival during the week is Joshua" the fastest
trotter in Nebraska, probably, certainly the fast
est in Omaha, where the owner, Ed, johnson,
lives. There are other valuable horses In the sta.
bles, but these are the latest arrivals, and are
certainly fine specimens Of "man's most faithful
friendn
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-15

ScorT Bros. Il Co are having their grand
opening OF fine dress silks and cloaks this week.
In these departments especially this firm have
exceled any previous effort The stock Of silks
and fine imported dress fabrics, with all the new
trimmings ana buttons to match 600 gross new
buttons just opened which are perfectly elegant
from 25c to 81 doz. J, is decidedly fine.
One hundred styles Of cloaks in dolmans, have
locks paletots jackets, usters, silk furlined cir
culars, silk and satin de lyon, dolmans, seal
skins, sacques, &c. &c.
Misses and childrens' cloaks In all sizes and
in several new styles.
Childrens school cloaks. Chidren's fine dress
cloaks.
Infants cloaks and circulars.
All OF these cloaks, both in ladies' and chill
dreA's, were manufactured especially for them
and are A No. in every respect. They are per-
feet fitting garments and can tit any size.
Messrs. Scott Bros. & Co. also manufacture
cloaks to order ana guarantee satisfaction.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-15
IIouies far All.

100000 acres of fine farming and grazing
lands for sale, In Eastern and Central Nebraska,
in the famous Platte Valley, on the line Of the
Union Pacific Railroad ard its branches, on long
time, six per cent. interest. Round trip tickets,
at very low excursion rates from all points in
Illinois, by way Of Council BlHfis and Omaha to
Columbus and return, to see these lands. Cor
respondence solicited. For free distribution:
The Pioneer, The Union Pacific Land Grant, and
State Maps, showing Counties ard Railroads
Go and see these lands Secure home OF your
own. $. NJ. KNOX d Son, Princeton, III,
Agents OF Land Department L. ?. r. X.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-15

The careessness and Observation-Disclosures OF
some public servants is enough to make pious
men swear There's that lamplighter, 'frin-
stance" On Tuesday night, dark and stormy,
but one lamp was lighted before eight O'Clock.
The almanac said it should be moonlight. AS it
wasn't, of course that wasn't the lampiighters
fault and he felt under no obligations to remedy
the matter until, as we are told, the mayor gave
him instructions to eight up" On Wednesday
night it was again very stormy. The lighter was
out, however. He lit the glass.globe lamps on
the two corners of Madison and La Sale streets.
Both burners were dirty and threw out two forked
flames sufficiently long to touch the globe on
either side OF the burner. In consequence, as the
glass heated up only in spots, the falling rain
soon ruined them. They are worth, If we re-
member rightly, 81 each. or course, Sl4 are not
much for great city like Ottawa;"-its the
cussedness of the man we complain of--for hall
minutes extra work per lamp would have
cleaned the burners and saved both globes-or
sl4. He'll demand his $40 month all the same
next pay day-perhaps ask extra for lighting up
when the almanac said there should be moon
light.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-15

Has brought out new crop Of shawls AT Hull's
from the heaviest blanket shawls to the naest
India shawls, black Thibet shawls, single and
double; Ice wool shawls, beaver shawls and
shawls Of all kinds
II We have freeze up this winter, Hull has a
fine stock of wool lap robes In all qualities from
81 90 to $500.
See something new in heavy Isle thread gloves
New styles in ladies' and children's hose.
Lots Of new goods at HILLS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-15

The new store Mr.. Wolfe is building for Mcssrs.
Scott Bros. & Co. is going to be something extra
nice, certainly. The making Of the furniture for
the interior has been allotted to Stewart & Pruett
who have made good reputation for that kind
Of work, and is to be very neat. Particularized,
there are TO be 10 lengths OF counter each l6 feet
long; l circular counter 16 feet long; Of 80
feet length, making 275 feet of counter. On the
north side is to be 100 feet Of shelving in one
length, fronted by four counters, the longest Of
which is but 80 feet. There will be two counters
on the south side thanking the desk, with shelly
ing to match. In the center is TO be q circular
Cat the west end counter, with radius OF feet
inches, followed by straight counters, with the
shelving, &C feet long (double) between, both
broken by convenient passage ways. The desk
is to be In the center Of the south side, against
the grand stair case to the second story. The
counters are of style entirely new in Ottawa
with top of solid black walnut. The shelving Is
the low style Of the finest metropolitan stores.
The desk is to be Of solid black walnut and ash
The furniture as it comes from the hands Of
Mes.rs Stewart & Pruitt will cost about $500
Our friends Stewart Il Pruett, who have the
above contract, have been very successful in this
kind of work in the past and have made as good
a reputation as any firm in Illinois for reliable
work; and we are pleased TO see their work will
be where it can he seen more readily than IN pri-
waite houses where great deal of their fine work
has gone OF late.-Most OF the finest dwellings
put up this year in the city are their work, as
well as many smaller houses in various parts Of
town. They are enjoying the "boom" to the
fullest extent Of their ability to secure help, and
are fast working into recognition as one Of the
best building firms in the county.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-15
FTannels and blankets in great assortment, and
quantity at Lynchs,

on last Friday night Mrs. sam You, American
by BIRTH Chinese for the time being by inelina-
ton, after quite an extended residence with her
celestial husband went of with another man,
ard took quarters iucog) at the Marquette
House. Next morning several articles OF per-
soual property were found missing from the
room, as well as from Sans cash box, ss after
wards proved. The woman was identified By
boy, hunted up, and being run down, confessed
and gave up the property. "Mrs. You" has since
skipped in company with her former husband,
fellow named Whitney, of Sheridan, who had
lust last week gotten out Of the Pen" at Joliet.
And now sam and the General are grass widow
ers, and take their beer and mourn together.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-15

Why doesn't the street supervisor or somebody
clean out the gutter at the south end OF the Court
House Square? 1t has a good stone bottom, and
there is really no sense in letting 1t remain in its
present disgraceful condition. The street, also,
around the watering place near there should be
looked after and something done to drain off the
waste water. The street there, the crossing over
Court st, and the gutter are public nuisances in
their present condition.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-15
Every Lady

Should see those elegant new dress goods thai
were opened on Thursday and yesterday In fact
we have the most complete and varied assort
ment in the city, without any exception.
Our cloak and dolman department is considered
by all the ladies who have seen them the fines
ever shown here.
OF course, our entire stock is new and all We
ask is the pleasure Of showing the ladies who
will please us with a call. Respectfully,
FORBES Il FLICK.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-15
Flint GlRss.

| After number OF vexatious and unfortunate
Idelays-delay by the furnace builder and the very
serious illness of Mr.. j. II. Leighton, superin
Itendent--the flint house of the Ottawa Bottle &
Flint Glass Co. began making flint glass this
week, the works being in charge of Mr.. Peter II.
Leighton, OF Wheeling, w. Va The glass is OF
excellent quality, and is being turned out in
great quantities.
The handling OF flint glass Is somewhat differ
ent from green glass. No platfolra are used to
get at the pots-which, by the way, also differ
ent being covered. The moulds art IN the floor,
are opened and closed by boy, who las a seat
in front Of the mould. When the bot is blown,
this boy sets 1t out for carrier, who axes it to
the "glory hole" where another boy Ups it into
a holder and shoyes the neck into tue flame OF
the glory-hole; when again heated and piable,
one of the three blowers composing shop"
forms the top, when it is carried to the "layers,"
where it is tempered as window. glass is tempered
after the Aattening process.
The blowing of lamp.chimneys is the most nov.
ell and interesting process to be seen in the glass
district. No nouds are used, save a little tin
wheel against which the top is pressed TO make
the ornamental finish. Chimneys are, OF course,
blown but the shape is obtained by the skitul
handling Of the bow.pipe and with little iron
tongs in the hands of the blower, the work being
all done at the glory hole.
The house is very animated scene. Blowing
il going on at all hours OF the night and day;
and as the blowers are at work on "A few pots Of
the furnace, Others are melting and Others are
being filled As soon as a meltis ready the blow.
ing begins from the pots ready.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-15

EXPOSITION September G, :, 5, ., TO- II
Is, 16, IL "a, and October 1, $, TO- II, - Is, 90
81, %, the c.. B. * r. r. Co. will sell excursion
tickets from this station to Chicago and return
for So IS for the round trip. This includes ad-
mission ticket to the exposition, and will be good
for return passage to include the following Mon
day. 1. h. MARVIN, Agent
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-15

The sociable by the young ladies of the Public
Library at the residence Of c. d. Trlmble, ESQ.,,
on last Thursday evening, was very well attend.
ed, and proved enjoyable to all. There was vo.
cal music by Miss Allie Shuler, and by Mr.. Web
ster, of the High School, and instrumental mu.
SIC by Miss Fiske. After refreshments the eve
ming was finished by dancing.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-15
The SMOrie"
Trimming il the latest, and can be seen at Hulls
next week Also handsome line of black goods

Spencers stock Of fall and winter shoes is one
of the most complete ever shown in Ottawa. All
sizes and desirable styles of ladies', gents
msses' boys and childrens shoes and boots, rub.
Der goods, &c, &c, will be found in stock. II
Spencer doesn't suit you on goods aud low prices
nobody can, II you haven't called on him, dose
by all means, AND see really irst class stock OF
boots and shoes
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-15
Notice.

All persons indebted to d. Heenan Il Co.'s OF
tawa store are requested to call on and settle
with NJ. X. Riordan, In whose hands these &C
counts have been placed, and who has been eu
thorized by US to collect the same.
D. HEENAN & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-15
Pun,ps.

A heavy stock Of large medium and cistern
pumps-porcelain lined iron lined, for deep and
shallow wells, finest quality. The celebrated
Buckeye force pump throws a continuous stream,
can be easily operated by child and will throw
water on house.
MANLEY, JORDAN Il CowLEs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-15
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-15

Willie Dufner, aged - or IA years, who some
weeks ago was stepped on by one of Degen's
stations, after recovering sufficiently to be
out OF doors, had a relapse and on Monday last
died. He was bright, promising lad and his
death is deep loss to his family well as TO So
81
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-15

The only candidate at the election today to fill
a vacancy in the school board in Charley Petit.
or course Charley ought to be elected. Only
men who have children in the public schools are
likely to take enough interest in them TO see that
they are properly conducted.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-15

Two very heavy rams fell this week on Tues
day and Wednesday evenings and on Friday The
roads are in bad condition, but the water has all
been soaked up by the ground in the fields.
High ground could be plowed on Wednesday or
Thursday so little water had remained near the
surface.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-15

LADIES and GENTLEMEN-TOu VIII find at
Lynch's most complete stock OF wooden and
Union underwear of every descriptions; and re-
member that prices are always satisfactory to
purchasers
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-15
In NIenoriann,

At an adjourned meeting OF the Ottawa Bar,
Mr.. p ID. Crmmins in the chair, the following
resolutions were adopted
WHEREAS, II has pleased the All.wise and Be
nevolent Ruler OF the Universe TO remove from
our number Il brother member OF the Bar Of La
Sale county; end
WHEREAS, 1t ia emlncnty tit and proper that
we, his brethren in his chosen profession, should
give some expression to our grief at his early
dcccasc; therefore be 1t
Reoo',od, That we deeply mourn the death Of
Francis A. Leahy, highly esteemed member OF
the Bar of this county, who by his devotion 10
the profession, his scholarly attanments, his
strict integrity, his uniform personal and profes.
sional courtesy his kindly nature and his honor.
able and manly character had in the short time
he was with us endeared himself to us all.
That we tender our sympathy and coincidence
to his family, and especially TO his widowed
mother, who, in his death, has lost her ouly
child, the comfort and solace OF her decllnin Z
years, and who Is indeed bereaved.
Tha. the Circuit and County Courts OF this
county be requested 10 cause these resolutions To
be spread upon their records as II permanent
testimonial.
That a copy Of these resolutions be sent TO his
beloved mother by the secretary OF this meeting
and that the Ottawa papers be requested 10 pub,
lish the same. ID. MCDuUGALL,
G. :. PAINE,
c. II. CHAPMAN.
Committee.
Mr., McDougall was appointed to present the
resolutions TO the Circuit Court and Mr. Arm
strong to the County Court. Il. c. HTT,
Secretary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-15

The Military Company are arranging a Sc
res of parties at the Armary for this winter, the
first to take place on Oct 25th 1t is to be hoped
the initial parties will be so successful that they
may continue through the season. Every effort
will be made to secure the guests pleasant ey-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-15

II you want any painting done, call on me and
learn prices. Good work guaranteed and nc
money required until work is done and accepted
am the only person authorized to take order:
for ]. ". Helm, the Peoria graaer.
w. II. GILMAN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-15

BUILDING Peter Egan has begun cleaning up
preparatory to rebuilding his stables a. soon as
spring opens.
Mr.. Thos Macklnlay has purchased Mr.. Reeds
ln,eres, in the Reed & Gibson property, on Madi-
son st, and with Mr.. Gibson will rebuild the
machine shops as they stood when Weiss 4 Wolf
occupied them before the fire. The building
will be used for manufacturing purposes.
II is reasonably certain that not less than two
new glass factories will be commenced when
spring opens.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-15

Thos. Howard, Of Dayton, came down to OF
,awa on Thursday evening 10 arrest young man
on the charge of bastardy. As Howard read The
warrant, the young man bolted around corner
and through q house, escaping on Columbus 81
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-15
Pumps! Pumps!

Wholesale and retail. The I. Y. L. is warranted
equal to the best; and we will not be undersold
in pumps, sewing machines or anything in our
line T. d SwEETZER & Co.