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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-30

Thomas Fitzgerald, a pauper at the county
house who disappeared on Monday, April 4th,
was found dead in q slough in Reddicks pastare
on Sunday last. He left the county asylum on
Monday to come up town 20 see Father Terry, TO
demonstrate because on Sunday. Sd, Mr. Arnold
had refused to let him come up town to church.
Sunday was quite cold day, following the snow
storm OF the I'd. He stepped into VOLTS, getting
little liquor, and must afterwards have gotten
liquor elsewhere, for on his body when found
was a quart flask nearly full, which Mr.. Wolf
refused to sell him. There was also holy water
bottle, empty. On Sunday afternoon several
BOYS, engaged In the amusement OF killing
snakes In the slough, found the body. One boy
saw the coat on the water, and thinking his had
fallen overheard from the boat, attempted to
pull Il to him. When Il came grey head came
also! They began to yell, attracting the ssten-
tioa OF VIII. Barker who went TO see what the
kids had there" He informed Coroner weis.
by whom the body was taken in charge and an
INQUEST held. The face WAS almost beyond
recognition, decomposition having set 10, but
was identified by the county agent Fitzgerald
was about 70 years Of age, and used to live In IA
Sale.
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Excitement at Hull b Barrels.

STOCKINGS
good stocking for 5 cents
A better one for 10 cents.
A still better one for Is cents.
A dandy for 25 cents.
A daisy for IS cents.
Or 8 pair of the latter for 81. co.
CoLoRED SHIRTS.
new line OF fine colored shirts Just received.
HATS.
We sell really good hat for SO cents.
We sell tie best l.5O hat In Ottawa. Call and
see it-somsthing extra good.
We have all the new styles of hats of this sea.
son. Our stock of straw goods Is coming, and
10 immense. We have the best assortment OF
hats and the greatest variety in the hat line and
the best goods we have ever brought to this
city. They are better and cheaper than ever.
PINE HATS.
We sold last week twenty Dunlap silk hats, by
measure alone. They were Of the newest and bes,
styles, the latest out-the correct STYLE In fact.
Silk hats sold by us kept in repair gratis
WELL DRESSED GENTS.
Look out next week for q large number OF
fashionable, we'll dressed gentlemen Of this city
who will wear our latest styles OF hats, ordered
by them du ring the past and present week.
PASTE THIS IN YOUR HAT.
We keep no poor goods We warrant every
thing that we sell as "a ~; and should goods
prove not as represented new goods will be given
In exchange or money refunded. This is not cheap
talk, out ,riU be done in the letter and spirit,
HULL u BARTBLs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-30
Nasty I'm Europe.

Petroleum V. Nasty proposes to edo" Europe,
and will write a series Of letters for the Toledo,
o. Weekly Blade. commencing this month He
will undoubtedly give the American public some
rich reading The Weekly Bl.de will be sent to
any address three months for so cents, including
an elegant large portrait OF ID. r. Locke (Nasby).
See advertisement In another column.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-30
Attractive.

Attractive.
Those new Mshair Plaids, for combination and
and trimmings.
Those new Nuns Yelling, In all colors These
are elegant goods.
Those new Fern Leafs are decidedly attract
i've.
Those new Venice Buntngs, In plaid, stripes
and plain.
decided bargains.
Those new summer silks, In all styies and
colors.
Those new Nobby Parasols, In silk and satin.
Those new Nobby Parssols, trimmed with
Spanish lace.
Those new Nobby Parasols. lined with cardi.
nal.
Those new Nobby Parasols, lined with old
gold.
Those new Nobby Parasols. lined with white.
Those new Nobby Psrasols, In all qualities and
prices.
For spring styles that are new and attractive
call at FORBES Il FLICK's
| The celebration Of their ed anniversary by the
I. o. o. T. Of this county on Tuesday last was
quite successful It not specially an Ottau Q
celebration, but a county affair. though Ottawa
was the host. The largest representation from
any town came from Streator, the party com.
pletcly filling seven coaches, probably about 500
people. They were accompanied by Atkins
Band-the !2th Bat. Band These represented
the Strcator, Edna and Beethoven lodges OF that
city; while other lodges OF the county assocla-
ton, Utica, Marseiles, Seneca, Tonlca, Deer
Park, Sheridan, and Morris were present. The
Streator delegation marched up In procession
with their music, headed by the reception com
mittee from Ottawa. The morning was spent
on the streets, and in social visits. In the after.
noon, about 9 o'clock procession with Bach's
band In the lead made the tour OF the principal
streets, dlsbandng at the Opera House. where
the ceremonies OF the day were held. Here the
gathering was called TO order by z. Y. Griggs,
Eco There was prayer by Rev. Mr.. Taylor,
song by the Glee club Misses Laura McNair and
Cora Ford and Messrs. Cooley and PrIchard),
instrumental music by the bands, and the usual
exercises set for such occasions. The OrA,!on OF
the day was byJ. 0. Humphrey, P. G., Of Spring.
field who delivered one OF the finest addresses
OF the kind ever delivered IN Ottawa. Much OF
the matter can be anticipated, OF course; but Mr..
II. was happy In illustration, and In sklllful
handling his facts to make them interesting, and
In his delivery. In the evening there were liter.
was well filed At Willls's Florence Lodge No.
II, gave a hop. which was lightly attended, but
pleasant for all that.
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meeting was called for last evening to can
vass the subject of a Fourth of July celebration
in Ottawa The builders OF the new court house
say they will have everything ready for laying
the corner stone Of the building on that day.
There seems no possible reason why fine Gale
bration, attracting general attention throughout
the county, cannot be had in Ottawa II properly
no led
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-30

A beautiful collection OF hand painted china is
now on exhibition at Osman & Hapemans from
the studio Of Miss Wheeler, Of Peru. The work
Is very handsome, and will interest all admirers
OF artistic work. Miss Wheeler, we believe. In.
tends forming class Of pupils in this city. to be
gin study coon, besides Offering her work for
sale,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-30

Mrs. Della Roberts died OF spinal meningitis
She was 90 years and months old, and had li.ed
in Ottawa for % years. She was sick but four
days. She was buried on Sunday. Five of her
children survive her; her husband died few
wears ago.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-30

The red ribbon entertainment on Thursday
evening WAS little more than the usual affair
There we're readings from Z. s. Phelps, by
Prof Bathurst from Bryant, Miss Newbecker
songs by Miss McNair; an essay on Shakespeare
by NJ. n. Armstrong; II. II. Matlock was
"caned;" which, with still other features, made
an interesting evening to those present.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-30

Don't buy your corsets until you have hrs,
seen the new "Coralint." This corset is manu-.
fsctSred by DIR. Warner, and he says he will pay
as for every strip OF Coraline that breaks with
four months wear. Cost only 81, and arc for
sale by Scott Bros. & Co.
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W. II. Hull.

GLASS American .Kaautactursr, Pittsourg,
I2ist: Trade in window glass is still only mod.
crate, but It is confidently expected 1t will grow
better as the weather improves. The bottle
trade is about the same. Orders for fruit jars
are commencing 10 come in. In the spring
dealers only order about half what they will
probably need, and about June, when the size Of
the fruit and berry crop IL pretty reliably indi-
Gated, they all out their full requirements"
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And snm They Come..ro Flske 8 Reem.


A large line Of straw goods, Palm Leaf, Leg
horn--every kind Of hat for warm weather,
and cheaper, better and cooler than ever.
II you have n;ckle go to Fiske & BEEN for q
hat
II you want straw hat, 60 to fiske Il BEEN.
II yon want wool hat, go to Fiske Il BEEN.
II you want fur hat, 70 TO Fiske d BEEN.
II you want q soft hal, 20 to Fiske Il BEEN.
II you want stiff hat, 20 to Fske Il BEEN.
II you want hat or cap Of any kind, 60 to
Fiske & BEEN.
II you want hat made, leave your order at
Fiske g. Beem's. .r..
Fiske & BEEN have the largest stock, the best
styles, and he lowest prices Of any store In the
county. Call and be convinced.
Ladies' i,seited TO examine our chidren's goods
in hats and caps. -W .
BOYS AND CHILDRES's CLOTHING DEPARTMENT.
This department contains more 6ne, nobby
suits for the young gentlemen from to Is years
of age than can be found in any five stores in
the county. Parents and guardians, please notice
this.
Mems aud youths clothing We have In large
quantities and cheap-ots price, and no msrep-
resentation allowed, and you always get your
moneys worth. Goods not satisfactory can be
returned If not soiled and within Is days Of pur.
chase. The best is the cheapest You will find
that all well dressed men, youths, boys and chill.
dren get their clothing of FIsKE 81 BEEN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-30

Mr.. Spencer, on Court st., is deligh.ing all
callers with the extent and variety OF his spring
stock OF boots and shoes. 1t includes all classe.
Of desirable goods and is specially rich In ladies
and gentlemen's walking shoes, ladies' shoes OF
all kinds, SC. The stock Is one that will bear
the mos. critical examination, while prices will
be found satisfactory In sill cases.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-30

A dispatch was received at the Office Of the
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific, on Thursday,
announcing that an engine with one FIAT car OF
mail, one Of express matter, and two Of bag
gage, reached the platform of the Union Pacific
transfer station at Council Bluffs at l:2O =. NJ.
The sender Of the telegram was OF the opinion
that there would be no further interruption.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-30

Last but not least. That is what we have tC
say ABOUT the new stock OF boots and shoes fol
spring and SUNNI wear at J. Megaf1n's, and he
claims to make things lively by selling goods al
prices that will compel all those in want o.
goods to buy of him. Just sec for yourselves.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-30

Nothing in the paint line has been so cheap in
my seventeen years experience as at my drug
store this season. Call and be convinced.
g. GEHRINo,
North OF old court house.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-30

The only mixed paints that bear guarantee
CT purity and are warranted for five years are
sold by G. Gehring, the druggist. Twenty-Five
shades at as low prices as chemical wash Ia
offered for
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-30

Go to your druggist for Mrs. Frsenans Nf~
National Dyes. For brightness and durability OF
color are unequaled. Color from to pounds.
Price, Is cents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-30

The spinal disease continues its horrors, car
rying away five or six lives this week in Ottawa
1t Is said numerous cases have appeared In Men,
dota within the past few days. With the COM
ing Of warm weather and settled weather, the
spread Of the disease will probably cease
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-30

WHAT TO WEAR AND How TO MAKE IT.-This
useful little book, for spring and summe r, just
received at Osman q Hapeman's. Price, Is CITE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-30
Pumps! Pumps,

Wholesale and retail. The I. X. L. Is warranted
equal to the best; and we will not be undersold
10 punpe, sewing machines or anything In our
line. z. ~. SwEETzRR q Co.
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Contributions for the Dakota food sufferers
will be received by the ladies Of the Congrega-
tonal church up TO next Wednesday afternoon,
at the basement OF Mr.. Jennings house, when
they will be boxed and forwarded TO their desti-
nation
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-30

For wal. paper and window shades 20 to o.
man & Hapeman's. They have the finest as
sortment In the county.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-30

On Monday morning Vim. Bell, miner OF No
shaft, Strestor, got both legs severely jammed
by being caught between cars.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-30

The first two sections OF the number board al
the telephone exchange have been filed up.
Nominally this represents 100 telephones, vel
with the III. S. Gilbert extensions there are lOl
telephones exclusive of the La Sale connection.
or course, Ottawa Is the largest exchange In the
county La Sale and Peru having bat 95 mum
bers, OF which the Zinc Co. control Is, while In
Ottawa no one hrm uses more than three. The
board and cable for SO more numbers has beer
ordered and is daily expected, when three or fou'
more instruments now on the order list will be
put in. The latest additions are as follows
which should be written on the cards under tn,
proper headings:
a. Circuit Clerks office.
81 Geo V. Hull's residence.
6l L. Leland's (sr.) residence
So. F. w. Mattocks's residence.
90. Grain and Produce Exchange.
IS. Prichards residence.
r. Recorders office.
SO. s. w. Raymond's office.
50. Woehenblan office.
IS. J. N. Shuler's office.
Two more have been put In, filling tho board
but the numbers are not yet announced.
The company are now at WORK 10 Strcator
where In two or three weeks 1t is hoped an ex
change may tie opened with about SO subscribers
They are now seeking right OF way from the VII
lage Board. 1t Is probable this exchange vii
be connected with Ottawa and La Sale, but thai
u fee extra Will be charged for the use OF th'
connecting wire.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-30

Remember always that the place In Ottawa to
buy boots and shoes cheap Is the Phtddetphn
Boo. and Shoe HOuse.
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Notice to Assessors.

The assessors books Of the different towns OF
La Sale county are now ready for delivery at my
office. PW SrocKsLEGsR,
County Clerk.
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Madam Demorest's patterns, for spring and
summer, have just been received at Osman &
Hapeman's. Catalogues may be had on appli.
cation.
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LOCAL MATTERS
ASONIC.

Regular communications Of Occidental Lodge No. ~ A.
F.&A NJ, frst and third Mondays OF each month solo
ins J. W; II. C. Nash. Treas: A. Hoffman Sec
Regular conventions Of ShahbOna Chapter NO 81 H. A.
M Srst and third Wednesdays Of each month. VIM. l..
Mlgan II p; Samuel j. Chapman. X; ustus Harris, D;
Henry c. Nash Treas ; A. NJ. Hoffman. Sec.
Regular Conclayes Of Ottawa COnmandery No 10 X. t.
second and fourth Tnnrsays OF each MONTH ~ Irim
Cspt GenT ii. c. NASH Treas; A. Hoffman. Recorder
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A flower festival will be held at the Methodist
church Friday evening. May 9th, 1881. Refresh.
ments will be served and q good time ia antici
pated. Admission, Is cents, which entities each
one to a plant.
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Scott Bros & Co. have had big sales In car.
pets this week. They show some handsome new
pieces of Brussels and Ingrains to-day.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-30

Pure, harmless and efficient Ia American Ball
Blue. Housewives who once try 1t will use NJ
other All grOcers have it.
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To Town OPFICRRs.-We have a full assert
ment OF road and other blanks used by town Of
fcers OsMAN IL HAPHMAN,
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J. z. Porter Is receiving large additions TO his
stock Of hardware-all desirable goods, offered
at the lowest prices.
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Spring Is coming, and A. Frank q 20. have IN
Immense stock of spring suits which they ars
selling ct extraordinary low prices.
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Albert Haas was sent to the La Sale county
Jail few weeks ago, on a change OF venue from
Kendall county where he was held under an in.
dictment for larceny. Some three weeks ago he
was taken sick in the Jail, from which he was re-
moved and carefully treated. On Tuesday last
he died, of cerebro-spinal meningitis. His sister
and brother came down from Yorkville for the
body-his only relatives, we believe, his father
having committed suicide in Aurora about the
time Of the young mans arrest which, Indeed,
was one OF the causes of that deed. The body
went to Yorkvile on Thursday A. M, before
which time, however, Drs. Ryburn q Weis, coun.
ty physicians, succeeded In obtaining an oppor.
tunity for post mertem, which in brief proved
beyond a doubt that however it is denied that
there has been spinal meningitis in this city, the
disease has existed and does exist here to-day,
the brain and spinal cord unmlstaksbly showing
the presence of the disease.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-30

Rudolph Amsler, a resident OF La Sale fo
many years. died on Thursday morning. III
leaves about q, 900, the bulk OF which he willet
IN his widow,
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Paint and whitewash brushes have not been &C
cheap In 20 years as now at Gehring drug store
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Get you spring suits where you can see On ele
giant assortment at remarkably low prices, at A.
Frank Il Co.'S
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go Years

Twenty years. experience in putting up pre-
soiiptiOns. FORBES LoRRIAUx.
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Sweet, Orr & Co.'s overalls, best in the world,
sold only ut A. Frank & Co.'s, the clothiers.
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All In need OF wall paper will ind ,ust what
they want at Osman & Hspemens.
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NV. ]. Nicely has fine lot Of roadster stations
for this season Go and see them.
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The OfnCes.

County Court and CIrt.wuthsrs Block. Madison n.
Recorder -klchang' Building. opposite Clifton
Circuit Court and Clerk end Of Court a., dovs
stairs.
Sheriff. Same up stairs.
Treasprer.-Opers House Block.
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A house, conveniently located, with six rooms
for rent by Mrs. w. C. Richardson on south bluff
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Dress and wedding suits specially at A.
Frank & Co =, the ane clothiers west Of court
house.
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The best selection OF carpets, oil cloth and
mattings will be found at Scott Bros & Co.
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Have you seen the knock about straw hats al
A. Frank Il Cosy They are nobby.
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The newest thing out-the knock dbost straw
hat--can be seen at A. Frank & Co.'S.
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The library Of Ottawa Lodge, No. II, I. o. o.
2, contains LISA volumes OF general literature.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-04-30

New open buggy and harness for sale cheap
at A. Frank & Co.'S, the clothier's.
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Go and see how cheap A. Frank Il Co. are sell
Ing boys and children's cothing--it will pay
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FINE STATIoNERY.-A large assortment OF fine
stationery regret and visiting cards at Osman &
HApeman's
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The appearance Of things at II. ]. GILLES's has
been wonderfully altered during the past two or
three weeks. During all that time Mr.. &. has
been in the market buying, and the arrivals Of
ne goods have been numerous and very large
in all departments.
The dress goods stock is more than usually
complete, and very rich In all choice and season.
able goods. The utmost care has been taken to
make this stock unequalled in the county; and it
| is certain the ladies will not find 1t surpassed
anywhere in excellence or desirability OF goods
or lowness of prices. Call and see the stock for
yourselves.
OF course, the line of trimmings Is fully in
keeping with the dres. goods stock.
Among the specials received are:
| 4 large line of light colored, fashionable cloak
NANTES, dolpians, cloaks, sacques, havelocks;
Also materials to make the above garments;
All Of which, having been purchased at bar
gain. will be sold at the extreme Of lolc prices.
A complete line of shawls and ladies overgar'
ments.
A,risals in notons-parasols kid gloves, hosi
cry, buttons, corscts, &c.
The boot and shoe house has been filled with
new goods and is very complete; and every want
can be supplied.
! The bottom prices on all groceries.
The highest price in cash will be paid for coun
try produce In any quantity.
Everything about the house this spring indi
Gates that, as in the past, this establishment will
continue to be THE leading general store OF this
county, asking only call from the public to con
vince all that money can be saved them by trad
ing with Mr.. Gllen. Call and try 1t.
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New styles visiting caras AT Osman 81 Hape-
mans.
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W.. Nicely has two yeariinx balls for sale.
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RRIAGR

The assessors books are ready for distribution
by the county clerk.
MARRIAGES
The following were this week granted licenses
to marry:
Oscar W. Cross and Mary KIRK.
Andrew Rasmussen and Mary a. Schwab.
Julia Redman aud Pauline Engel.
VIM. simpkins and Maria Kellogg.
VIM. L. Mitchell and Mary O'Donneu.
Carlos W. Floyd and Della l.. Hicks.
Fred T. Hart and Maggie u. Collins.
Oliver Lee and Helen VI. Sornson.
JOS Adrian and Barbara Honz.
Carl Gebhart and Mary Eberly.
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ETraaE
Read Our Guarantee Our COMPASS.

WE are the OLDEST ONE PRICE CLOTHING HOUSE
Salesman allowed to devae from Rules
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Ottawa, H., April Is, 1881.