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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-09-24
OTTAWA ILL., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER "a. 1881
An Ottawa Triumph.

It's another triumph tor Ottawa business men
and one MI the more satisfactory to Ottawa be-
cause one Of her youngest firms-BooTH Il KEN.
DALL-arc the vctOrs. Taking the field with
their Ruby Furnace against host OF competitors,
they this week succeeded in securing the con-
tract for placing two Rubys in the new Peru
High School Building The struggle was long
one lasting many weeks, and the merits Of all
furnaces having been thoroughly eanvassed the
committee decided that in point OF quality and
price the Ruby was the furnace they must have.
The test was thorough one, and the triumph Of
the Ruby is an unquestiOnable tribute to its
merit.
In this city also Messrs. Booth Il Kendall have
put in sae,, OF these furnaces already this fall.
The Ruby is undoubtedly first class furnace,
and Messrs. Booth Il Kendall will be glad to
show anyone contemplating putting in furnsce
those they have put up-how they are finished
explain the points" and give estimates.
Already they have sold one stock Of the Splen.
dds You see the public declare in the most
convincing way that these heaters are splendid
Call and see the Splendid-another stock will be
received ut once.
Also full stock OF other heaters for hard and
soft cool, cooking stoves and ranges, at wide
range of prices: and all warranted as represent
ed
All are invited to call aud examine the stock
whether you have determined to buy Or not.
They only ask an opportunity to show their
goods and then will let them speak for them.
selves.
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Prepared TO PisHse.

With AL the new goods we have received dur.
ing the pas, month We are prepared to show the
finest line OF goods in every department we ever
had.
New underwear received this week which is
composed of full line in all grades and sizes
in ladies', children, and mems goods.
We have just received u new lot of buttons,
which are both elegant and cheap.
For dress goods we take the lead as usual.
Come and see the latest Partisan novelty.
Founcngs, and full line of such silks in
stripes and plain Also black and colored
More Of our celebrated Three Black Crop cash
mere received yesterday. Everybody says they
are the best. Come again and see the new shades
we have in those American silks Of ours.
Our line of jet trimmings, plush fringes, fan
cy stripes, velvets and pushes are now complete,
We have the best batting for the price in the
county, and the best crash for cts. in the state
Any number of cloaks Of the handsonfest and
latest styles in the country. A full line of chill
dren's goods, as well as ladies'
Carpets have not been as cheap in ten years,
consequently we have put in larger stock than
ever before m the fail, expecting to have larger
trade-and our expectations have not been in
vain thus far. Because every one that has
thought of buying does SO on seeing them.
We will receive next week over fifty doz kid
gloves. If you don't believe ii come and see,
No goods advertised except those that can be
shown, Ask to see what you see advertised.
Respectfully, W. ii. HULL.
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New Goods.
FLAKE a IiEEM

10 dozen cashmere shirts, made expressly for
us. This cashmere was some we had In stock,
and we got $50 to S36 for suits made from this
cashmere. These shirts we sell from $500 to
1915, according to make and trimmings.
The doctors all recommend Fiske 4 Beem's
medcated flannel shirts and drawers. They cure
al lung difficulties and rheumatism has to va.
cate for them.
Those cheap undershirts at Csc and drawers
to match.
Highland and moleskin shirts cheap-the best
thing working man ever wore.
Red understands from 800 to $3.50.
Overals-Enger's patent--the best for only
Csc
White Swan unlaundried shirts, patent back,
for the small sum Of Sl.OO
The Argosy suspender.and the (M) Brace also.
The cllnch buck suspender you get at Fiske u
Beem's. We also keep F. O. l.. s., 2 in box.
They are nobby, good ana cheap.
Hats and caps very good and very cheap at
Fiske & Beem's.
Buffalo robes and wolf robes aud all kinds OF
furs at Fiske Il Beem's
Buffalo overcoats and fur.lincd overcoats.
Boys aud childrens clothing in large quaint
ties.
Boys overcoats, $3.50.
Boys short pants suits, 81 to $40.
Boys long pants suits, 80. IS to SIS.
BOYS and girls kilt suits-beduties. All kinds
OF goods for children at Fiske IL Beems.
trunks and vaises in large quantities at Fiske
& Beem's.
Rubber goods for men.
Ladies' rubber circulars at $l.75-cheap.
Remember YOU can get more for your money
at the one.price house OF Fiske Il BEEN than any.
where else in the state.
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Now Goods.

The most complete stock of fall and winter
goods in the BooT and SHOE trade ever opened
for public inspection in La Sale county is now
being received at J MEGAFFIN's. This old wheel
horse in the Boot and Shoe line, with athorough
knowledge of the wants of the community, is
prepared to supply the public with goods of any
grade from the best IIand-sewed Shoe to COM
mon split boot, and he claims to be able to meet
successfully all competition in PRICES, and guar
antees fit equal to any custom work in this or
any other market. An examination of his stock
and prices will convince all that he means bust
ness Please call and examine for yourselves.
Joe is always pleased to show goods to all who
call. 20 La Sale Street, Ottawa, Ill.,
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A very fine stock of all the new styles in black
dress fabrics just received.
4 beautiful stock of
MOURNING GOODS.
In black cashmeres we offer nice 40 inch
wide all ,eooi OF so cents. These goods are
actually worth 65 cents.
A very heavy, handsome cashmere at 60 cts;
worth So
46 inch cashneres at ~ cents.
AZ inch rery fne eashmeres at the lowest prices
ever before shown over an Ottawa counter
Large stock of black grapes at leas, so cents
per yard less than can be found elsewhere.
Al our goods and prices are guaranteed
SCorT Bros. & Go.
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1t is now generally conceded that the most
prosperous and wealthy farmers are in the coun.
try where mixed farming is carried on success.
fully, in connection with stock growing. II is
now demonstrated that the country where mixed
farming is the most successful, lies between the
3Sth and 42d degrees OF north latitude. 1t is fur
Their demonstrated that the largest percentage Of
well to. do farmers are farming within the great
corn belt in the United States, and the largest
average OF successful farmers are within the 10th
and AZ degrees OF latitude. The farther you pro.
coed north OF the 42d degrees of latitude farming
is confined more and more to one kind OF grain,
and stock growing becomes less profitable as win
tiers become longer. Same rule applies south OF
the 3Sth degree OF latitude, and on account, pos
sby Of climate, less variety OF crops, less enter
prise, fewer school houses, fewer fourishng
towns and cities, and very little that is inviting
to those who have been raised and educated in
the latitude just mentioned
II that is the true state OF the case isn't 1t much
better for the farmer, the stock grower, the mer-
chant aud mechanic and oil Others seeking new
homes and new fields of labor to keep in the
right latitude. Keepin the latitude CT the we'll
TODD farmers. Where farmers are successful all
other kinds OF business must flourish. There is
no state in the union, considering its age, that
has made such rapid strides as Nebraska. There
is no state where mixed farming is carried on so
successfully in connection with stock growing as
Nebraska. There is no state in the union that
has so many inducements to offer the home seek.
ers as Nebraska This great state is in the right
latitude; 20 and see for yourself The most de.
sirable lands now for SAFE in the state are in
eastern and central Nebraska, in the famous
Platte Valley on the line of the Union Pacific
railroad. To see these lands buy land explor-
ing ticket at your nearest railroad station by way
of the great aud growing city OF Omaha to Co
lumbus and return. At Omaha buy another
ticket from Columbus to any point you desire TO
visit, as far west as North Platte. On the pur.
chase of Union Pacific lands the cost of all these
- l.. a ~ Al
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-09-24

Mr.. John LEX, lately with Simon, having pur-
chased the saloon of Mr.. G. Miller, on Madison
St, took possession on Thursday last. Mr.. LEX
knows we'll how a saloon should be managed to
satisfy the public, and will be an "A No. l"
host. He will keep that famous Schlitz Mil
waukee," than which there il no better lager,
and on and after Tuesday next will set out IA
nous lunch morning and evening. No rowdy-
ism will be tolerated on the premises, and we
are satisfied that Johns place will be one of the
most popular in town, where the best of good
liquors and cigars can be had at all times, with
out annoyance.
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Scott Bros. & Co.

Invite attention to their large stock of carpet
ingS.
We are showing very fine assortment of FIRST
qualities in ingrains and Brussels.
Buying our carpets direct from the msnufac'
tsrers gives us the advantage Of the latest styles
and lowest prices
Rooms measured and carpets matched, made
and put down promptly.
Oil cloths and mattings, all widths.
Window shades,
Curtains, lambrequns, etc,
The best makes and
Lowest prices, at ScorT BROS. a TO.
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Late Arrivals.

Piles OF new goods have arrived during the last
few days at HULL q BARTELs', including
Ne,o Hats IN all cOlors, styles and prices.
Farmers and working men, ask to see that
cheap fur" 1t is the best thing ever offered for tho
money in Ottawa. Nobody can beat it,
Underwear, in all grades from the best to the
cheapest. Something specially fine in Wilson
Bros. striped underwear, with stockings to
match-goods as near perfection as you can ind
anywhere.
GLOVES.
Our glove stock Will be in in few days. Mean
time we have on hand large number Of genuine
buckskinS, from which we manufacture gloves
and mittens to order. We guarantee these goods
to give satisfaction; and our experience has
been they outwear all other gloves or mittens-
in fact wea. for years. We have also,
,SiG Hats, in all the correct styles and cOlors;
Nechwear, in fall styles;
Coloytd Shirts full and very nice line, in the
latest styles and patterns;
Glo,cs gents driving and kids,
HOSIERY, for gents fall wear;
SIX HandkerchigS, superb goods that will de-
light everybody.
The Wilson Bros shirts, handled only by us,
are the best on the market and can't be beat, II
indeed equaled Fits guaranteed at prices to
suit everybody. Don't buy white SHIRT until
you see THE Wilson Bros"
PURS
The fur stock will be opened at once, and be
on furs or fur trimmings. REPAIRS. Ladies'
wishing repairing done should call az early as
possible, for during the busy season less time
can be given TO this work. nor can 1t be done
quite go cheaply as now. Satisfaction guaran.
teed on all goods or work Of this kind in which
no house in this region really pretends to
rival US.
BUPPALO ROBES.
We have bought large collection OF northern
buffalo robes which we will offer at the lowest
prices. Rcmenber, IRE make this guarantee: The
buyer is aIlo we'd the use of all robes we guaran-
tee from now until January |, 1882, Tor, in other
words, we give a ninety Days guarantee, no mat
ter when the goods are bought-now or three
months hcnce) II they prove other than as
guaranteed after three months use. they may be
returned and the price paid will be refunded.
We have had many years Of experience with
these goods, so that we cannot be deceived, and
annually make this guarantee; and we have
never had a robe returned.
Call and examine any line Of goods we carry.
HULL 81 BARTHLS.
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The Churches.

Presbyterian will be service as usual next
Sunday morning. The subject for Mr.. Thy
holdts remarks will be to answer these ques
tions: "Where shall the ever thrObbng heart
of man find refuge and peace in the midst OF a
world OF confusion and tumut? Where shall he
look for the ever abiding consolation that will
strengthen and inspire him with new aspirations
throughout all the stormy scenes OF his life ~
The close Of the sermon will be devoted to the
lamentable death of our deceased President.
Episcopal Irregular morning and evening SER
vices, Rev. Mr. Gregg officiating. Sunday
school at 10 AN. The Rector announces that on
Sunday evening, at 730 O'Clock, he will deliver
the sermon preached by him in 1865 on the &C.
casion OF the funeral of Abraham Lincoln.
Observation-Disclosures Mt the Methodist church
tomorrow, conducted by the pastor, both morn
ing and evening. Morning subject "rhe Ma
TONS Sorrow"
Congregational Subject of discourse in the
morning, "a Nation in Tears" evening, The
Religious Life and Character OF James a. Gar
field"
BAPTIST Ch,rch--Mr Mcpherson in his pulpit
morning and evening. Morning theme, pray
er;' evening subject, 'Sin." Sunday School at
l2 sharp.
South Otta,ca. There will be preaching at the
South Ottawa NJ +, church at P. NJ, by Rev.
Mr.. Arnold.
Episcopal-A memorial service will be held on
Monday at 1O:SOA.M.
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Notice.

All county, military, civic, benevolent and 9th.
societies, the bar the clergy, the press, opera
tives Of factories and the public generally
quested to join with the people OF Ottawa in u
funeral procession and memorial service in hon
or of President Garfield, to take place at Ottawa
on Monday next, at | p. NJ, simultaneous with
the funeral of the President to take place at
Cleveland, Ohio. All organizations that intend
10 take part in the funeral procession are request
ed to report TO Major Widmer, marshal, as early
as practicable on or before Monday morning, ut
= O'Clock. f.. &. OsMAN,
For Committee.
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Progress of the Alliance Movement.

The publisher OF the Western Rural, Chicago,
about eighteen months ago inaugurated the
Farmers Alliance movement in the West which
has grown in this brief space of time to nearly
1000 local organizations and into four State and
a National organization. The Second Annual
Convention Of the National Alliance meets in
Chicago, October and 6, to which all farmers
are invited to send delegates, as well as an inyi-
tatlon which is extended to all persons interest
ed in the Anti. Monopoly movement to be pres
ent. While the movement is wholly non parti.
san, it aims at purifying existing parties, by Sc
lectng the best men for office. For free docu-
ments discussing these questions Of reform
write THE WESTERN RURAL, Chicago, III.
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Victim No Longer .

Ben. Brust, Households, Chemung Co, n. \.
writes i have been victim to Dyspepsia, in
the worst shape it could attack an Englishman.
| would sit down to enjoy meal, Of something
/ like after taking II few mouthtuIs, | would
be overcome with fullncss of the stomach, and
have to stop. constantly had the Heartburn
and Headache, also Dizziness. My mother
procured me a bottle Of Spring Blossom; it
cured me | can eat square meal and enjoy
it. never felt better in my life. Price, 80
cents, trial size 10 cents.
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The County Offices.

County Court and Csrk-wather's Block. Madison st,
Recorder. Exchange Building. opposite Clifton.
CircsH Court and CIsrk.Nurth end OF Court st down
stairs.
Sisrir.-same. mp stairs.
Trsdsurer.-Opcra House Book.
Cou,CtV AgeRt.-w. lther's Block, up stairs.
SUpL Of Constr achOn. w. Is. TITUs,-Same.
COyOasr.-O over NJ. stiefel's store.
The following were this week granted licenes
to marry:
John hIIern and Maggie Z. Donahue.
Geo. Taylor and Carrie Walker.
Kobt lincoln aud Catharine Setter.
John Hicks and Ida VI. Jackman.
Adolph Wertheim aud Emma Werthcim.
Chas. Beers and Anna Beers.
John CorcOran and Kate Cantlin.
VIM d. Winters and Ida B. Thrasher.
VIM Auth and Maggie Whalen.
Andrew Walters and Maggie A. Bussert.
Frank Chelewski and Telka Aichalski.
REAL ESTATE.
Real estate instruments numbered from 20, $50
TO 20, All inclusive were filed this week Tor rec
ord. The business Of 1880 was as follows:
Sales. SZS,}32 ~
Loans Observation-Disclosures. 9,S26D
Corporation real estate sales were recorded as
follows: In Ottawa, four, 81, COO; Streator, sew
entcen, s7,9!t; Mendoza, three, 2,S6O; Meriden,
two, $500; Utica, one, 1915; Peru, two, sl75;
La Sale, one, 5000; Ransom, one, $50; Earl
vile, one, $50.
julie LeGrand was arrested in Serena on Tues
day at the instance Of Mr.. Rohrer, of North
Vile, who charges LeGrand stole his horse. The
horse disappeared or Monday night, and was
found next day near Wedron, tied to fence.
LeGrald WAS at one time q hand at Rohrer's, I'M
til they had quarrel.
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To many Of our rural and city friends Spencer,
the Court st. boot and shoe man, seems to have
become utterly reckless. Stacks after stacks OF
goods have piled into his store, and the question,
where can they all 20 toy is the first one thinks
OF. However, Spencer is not at all alarmed.
Having on hand all lines Of goods for ladies,
misses, youths, men and boys, he rarely misses
sale. and already large holes have been made in
his stock. He would like to have every one drop
in and see really tirst-class stock Of boots and
shoes. Take our advice-go.
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AbAtraCt

OF the semi.annual report OF the secretary OF
the Ottawa Building Association:
Number of shares in force at Aug. 81, all sc.
ries $50, 30 less that at any former report.
Loans for past six months, 81 $50.
Stock surrendered during the six months: 10
shares 10Th series, 4 Of 10th Paid In on same,
$3.50; paid out on same, jlSS45.
Expenses for six months, $SS9.30.
Assets, $22, 1881.
Cash received during six months, $3,0l6. %.
Average monthly receipts, $500. 50.
Receipts from interest, $49O.75; fines, $S.1S;
rents. $8l; total, S56O.l3. Average monthly,
1922
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In Good Spirits.

r. Walker, Cleveland, o.. writes: For the
last twelve months have suffered with lumbago
and general debility. commenced taking Bur
DOCK BLOOD BlrTIRs about six weeks ago, and
now have great pleasure in stating that have
recovered my appetite, my complexion has
grown rudy, and feel better altogether Price
II 90. trial size ~ cents
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They arc Here.

1t pertains TO n large invoice of new goods in
fall styles any thing that lady chooses to
wear that is in style we have it. We take par
ticular pride in our dress goods department
which we would feel pleased to show any lady
who would honor us with q call also our cloak,
doman, shawl and hosiery department loom up
in splendid order. Our ladies' underwear de
paamcnt is by far the largest in the city. Re-
member US when wanting good choice goods at
below cash prices Respectfully,
FORBES Flick.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-09-24

FLOWER STANDS. -Messrs. Manley, Jordan IL
Cowlcs have this week re ceived a very large
stock OF wire flower stands, brackets, &c, &c.
These goods are very choice, and are Of all sizes
and styles, very durably made and handsomely
finished They will be sure to delight the ladies,
to whom they will be especially useful from this
time on through the winter.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-09-24

VIM. lmpey, of Dimmick, was lodged in Jail on
Monday on a charge Of burglary. On Sunday
week l.. Gaynor's store was robbed Of canned
goods tobacco and revolver; the same night
the post Office in the same room, was robbed OF
SIS; ana q day or two before the !. C. depot was
relieved Of some paste boards. John Shay, still
at large, is being followed as implicated in the
crime. Both boys we're raised in Dimmick.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-09-24

The well opposite Mr.. Trimble's has been nm,
ished by Mr. Peck. The flow Is very good, and
the water Of excellent quality, pleasant TO the
taste aud nearly as soft a. rain water. The tools
are being removed 20 Reddicks farm, west oil Tue
fair grounds. The well back Of the 50. Nicholas
il also nearly finished, when the Brsdiords VIII
sink one for Geo. Blake and others in the first
ward,
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OUR AGENTS.

OUR AGENTS.
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We have just received one more carload
of those fine trunks. When in want of u trunk
come around to Stiefels and get his prices. He
has the largest stock and the lowest prices.
NJ. STEEL,
At The white corner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-09-24

The young ladies of the Public Library are
perfecting arrangements for a concert to be given
in about fortnight. A fine programme will be
given, including solos by Miss Nattinger, whom
our people are so anxious to hear in other than
church music. Mr. Mates revised Orchestra
is also expected to play. The date will be looked
for with interest.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-09-24

II. Wathcr will 90 to Michigan in two weeks
to buy five carloads Of winter apples and ten car
loads of the best winter potatoes and cabbage.
Leave your orders and save money.
Respectfully, II. WALTHER.
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Well! Well!

This is the word used by all the women that
have bought those Cass shoes. "They really do
beat everything / ever saw. You cannot wear
them out" Try one pair and satisfy yourself.
Call and see us and see il We look as though we
were going to sleep MAHER Bros.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-09-24

The proprietors of Kendall Spawn Cure have
hundreds of letters on file speaking in the high
est terms of the benefits derived from its use
When you find one case where it has failed to
give relief, there are hundreds where it has
proved a success. Read advertisement
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-09-24

grand base ball tournament takes place at
Sheridan on Sept. IS, % 80 and Oct. l. large
number of clubs are expected to take part and
lovers of the national game will find the four
DAYS sport interesting.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-09-24

All members Of the Ottawa Musical Associa
ton are requested to meet this Saturday even
ing, in the basement Of the Congregational
Church, to prepare music for the Garfield me-
mortal on Monday. Bring books,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-09-24

Our stock Of boys clothing is very large. We
have all Of the latest styles for fall and winter
wear. Prices lower than ever before. Step in
ut the white corner and get Stiefel's prices on
boys clothing. NJ. SrIEfEL, Manager,
At VI. Stierel * Co. :, white corner.
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Decline of Man.

Impotence Of mind, limb, or vital function,
nervous weakness, sexual debility, &c, cured by
Wells Health Remover. 81, At druggists. De
pot Max kneussl.
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To REST.-A very desirable dwelling, with
modern convcnences, excellent barn, pleasant
and inviting grounds, in as good neighborhood
as can be found. Rent moderate.
DR.. J. o. HARRIS.