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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22
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There Is q fearful slaughter Of Illinois river
Ssh going on all along the river, In this neigh
borhood most notably opposite the county house.
The way is to cat hole in the ice over shallow
water and then, with spear in hand, watch for
the fish to come to the surface to catch q breath
OF fresh air, uncontaminated by Chicago stink
All kinds and all sizes are speared by the wagon
load. The ice opposite the county house, over
wide space, is covered with scales and blood and
looks like an enlarged slaughter house. The
fish are freely eaten by all who take them, and
are said 10 be toothsome and wholesome.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22

Ed. Samuels and VIII Evans are pair OF bad
men. Samuels on last week finished jail SEN
tence Of 20 days for larceny and Evans ran the
gauntlet Of the grand jury successfully though
charged with q similar offense. The pair left
Ottawa together, turning up in Streator on FRI
day in q way they have. The police first picked
up Evans who helped himself to an evercoat at
clothing store end put him in Jail. As there hap
pened to be no guard Of the cslsboose, samuels
naturally broke down the defences and let his
partner out. They were soon re-captured, and
Squire Atkins held them for appearance before
the grand jury.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22

Notice the change in Mr.. Bestman's adver.
Mr. B. has not long been in the furniture bust
ness in Ottawa, but is rapidly building up fine
trade and gaining reputation for selling reliable
goods at close. margins He is doing deal of fine
work, also IA his repair shop and manufacturing
room-managed by himself, one Of the most
thorough workmen in the city. The public will
find Mr. Bestman dealer and workman well
worth consulting on all classes of work or goods.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22

Volume VI of the Library Magazine, sold by
Osman & Hapeman, and published by the Amer
lean Book Exchange, is a cheap book of AIS
pages, and, besides the foreign reprints, 1t con-
thains Presidentelect Garfield's address on 'Col-
iege Education" George William Curtis's ad-
dress at the unwilling of the Statue OF Burns, a
paper BY Z. V. smalley on "Future Government
tai Changes, !" and Mr.. Thomas Hrghes's Cooper
Union address on Cooperation"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22

"Appleton's American Cyclopadia" is a grand
and noble work, and well worth your $50, which
they CHARGE; but the Library of Universal
Knowledge" is at least its equal in merit, con-
tains over 10 per cent. more matter, the type 10
Of the same size, binding equally good, form
handler, and It costs you only $685. at Osman 4
Hapeman's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22
MARRIAGES

mentioned last week, was discharged by Judge
Miller ON Saturday.
MARRIAGES.
The following were this week granted license,
to marry:
Henry Thomas and Mary Weber.
VIM. NJ Curtis and Anna f. Ferguson.
Hedge Westard and Mary OLSON.
Matthias Reckinger and Katherine Zolper.
Joseph Skinner and Augusta " Hudgons.
Robt. Burhkart and Sophia Meisenbach.
Thos. Taylor and Addie II. Gillett.
Herbert o. Bailey and Marcella English.
Mich'l Garvin and Mary Donahue.
Albert ID. Rose and Alma ID. Tedman.
Valcalow V. Hawley and Jennie Ingersoll.
Hartley j. Setchell and Carrie A. Freeland
Thos. E, Smethurst and Mrs. Ellen Smith.
Nicholas g. Marshal and Elizabeth Huckins.
Martin Olson and Martha Hill.
REAL ESTATE.
Business in the recorders Office continues AZ
lively as ever The sales for the week ending
18th footed up SOS, sl0 90 and the loans $22 400.
Among tie sales by w. d. were the following:
J. w. Dow ct al. to A. F. Jackson, s2sft lot 4,
blk 4, c. Y. ad to Marseilles, $l,75O.
Hannah Mcintosh to q. l.. Lehr, lot TO- blk 8,
NJ. f. Collins add. to Streator, 8, 900.
VIM. NJ. Smith to John Higgins, seq neg l, 81 +,
4. Otter Creek. 81 500
p. NOLAN to j. T. NOLAN, VIII neg and e14 nwq
3D. 30, 2, Richland, and neg neg 20, 80, A. Serena,
$500.
A. Craven to John Norton, ell seq 4, 36, 2,
Meriden, $4,000.
VIII neg and eh nwq 10, "a, l, Dmmlck, $4,000
SUPERVISORS.
A special meeting Of the Board of Supervisors
is called for next Wednesday to consider the re-
port OF the committee on new court house and
Jail.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22
SOCIALLY.
Social Hour Club,

The social event Of the season on the south
side was the inaugural party given by Mrs. M.
f. Jordan at her new residence on last Wednes.
day evening in honor OF the "Social Hour Club"
About sixty responded to the club invitations,
and were received by Miss Anna Jordan, assisted
by Mr. Gentleman, president OF the club. AL
though informal, the toilets were rich and quite
elaborate, and the guests thronging through the
well lighted parlors made an animated appear
ance. At II o'clock an elaborate collation. was
elegantly served. The evening was delightfully."-
spent In dancing, music being furnished by Balls
orchestra; and it was ut u late hour when the
last OF :he guests took leave Of their charming
hostess. The party ranks as one Of the most
pleasant ever given by the club during the series
1t has given for the last three seasons. The In.
strumental duets by Miss Rena Gentleman and
Miss Anna Jordan were we'll executed and highly
appreciated by all present, and deserve mention
rs an important part OF the entertainment. In
fact, the social Hour Club" is grand success.
And the hospitality OF Mrs. Jordan and daughter
will long be remembered by host OF friends.
NJ. N. A.
A sleighing party of some fifteen couples from
Ottawa were entertained at the residence OF Mrs.
f. w. Curtis In the town Of Wallace, on Thurs
day evening. There was dancing; an elegant
supper was served, and all declare they spent q
most enjoyable evening.
A pleasant masquerade party in which some GO
couples took part was given at Schaefer's, on the
west side, on last Monday evening.
The Calico Ball OF the Young Mems Club at
their hall In Cheeyer's block on last Friday night
was largely attended. and proved a very pleas
ant affair.
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OUR AGENTS.

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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22

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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22

The surveyors for the Mendoza and Joliet short
line-extensior Of the Michigan central cut Of
are at work in this county. and will soon reach
Mendoza II looks very much rs though The
road would be built Notwithstanding the over
hauling" the Mendoza papers gave Mr.. Holden
some months ago.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22
DEFIANCE. O.. APRIL II. 1880.

DEFIANCE, O., April II, 1880.
Messrs n. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O,-sGET-s;
Ny wife had the Catarrh for aeood maus yesfe
and mt the time she commenced to take Halls
Catarrh Cure was in her bed unable to get up
Could not do any work. Halls Catarrh Cure
cured her In a very short TIME. Would recom-
mend 1t to all afflicted with the Catarrh.
Yours truly, j. =. HENRY.
Sold by Forbes IL Lorriaux
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22

8. c. Garard, Of Mendoza, on Wednesday, while
saving lumber, was struck on the head by q
piece Of timber thrown from the circular saw,
and is lying in critical condition
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22

AS my extreme modesty prevents me from
dunning those that are indebted to me. and as
am very much in want Of funds all those know.
ing of balance in my favor will confer great
favor by calling and squaring accounts.
7 MEGAFPIN
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22

1t was acknowledged long ago that no library
was complete withou, Macaulay and Gibbon ;
consequently there was number of incomplete
libraries, because common folks could hardly af-
ford to buy when Mac,ulay cost $50 and Glib
bon $780, Osman & Hapeman give you both for
s41O, and they are the neatest, handiest editions
you ever saw! You can want nothing better.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22

JOBBING DEPARTMENT.
Our facilities for doing all kinds Of JOB Work, In the va
rou. styles not surpassed in this section ana
We respectfully solicit wishing anything done in this
npe give us call By the judicous and liberal use OF
printer ink many mans fortune has been made and the
Acid ia still open. Try it
Orders by mail promptly attended to-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22

Subscriptions received for all the principal
newspapers and periodicals in the United States
at Osman & Hapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22

CHANGE OF BAsE.-Mr. Henry Dubner, for
many years successful barber on Main street,
has bought out Mrs. Dolls place on Mill street,
where for the future he will keepa boarding
house and saloon. The premises will be pre-.
pared with special reference to making the &C.
entirely tlrst-class, and first
class table will be set. Mr.. Dabner knows what
it is to be a good landlord, and will spare no
pains to make his house worthy of patronage.
The farming community especially will find his
place attractive, and a very convenient house to
stop at. He invites all to call on him.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22
Harmony Club.

The Harmony Club give tea at the rectory-
residence of Rev. +. B. Nash-on next Tuesday
evening. Supper at o'clock. All are invited.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22

William Featherston, of La Sale, challenges
any Ottawa dog or any other in the county to
tight catch w.t., American rules, for 500.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22

RACQUET CLUB.-Mr. and Mrs. Z. c. Swift will
entertain the Racquet club at the Clifton Hotel
on Wednesday evening next.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22

An "Ottawa Produce Exchange" has been
opened in an Office over Hulrs north store, where
deals can be made as extensively or as small as
is desired. The usual market quotations, &c,
will be received, of course.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22
Pumps. Pumps!

Wholesale and retail. The l. Y. L. is warranted
equal TO the best and We will not be undersold
in pumps, sewing machines or anything in our
line. F. ID. SwEErZER & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22
The Churches,

Episcopal CA,rch.-The subject of the evening
sermon, tomorrow, will be Business and Re-
5ipioBn
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22

Nothing surpasses the purity and efficiency of
American Ball. Blue In lmparting to your wash
ing an immaculate clearness. All grocers have
IT, ian
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22

DIsTBicr ScHooIs.-We keep all kinds OF books
used In the different District Schools In the coun
ty, and sell at the lowest prices. Covers fur.
nlshed free. OsMAN & HAPEMAN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22

National Dies For brightness and durability OF
color are uhequaled. dior from to s pounds.
Price, Is cents
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22

To SCHOOL DIREcroRs.-we keep all kinds Of
School Blanks, Records, Registers, Teachers
Contracts, Orders, &C., used BY school officers.
We also have the Common School Laws Of the
State of Illinois. Price IS cents.
ONAN q HAPRNAN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22

you can't smell, take Halls Catarrh Cure.
Sold by Forbes IL Lorriaux.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22

WHAT TO WEAR AND How TO MAKE IT.-This
useful little book is for sale at Osman & Hape
mans. Price, Is cents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22

THE MEDERTAFEL.-The Masquerade Ball OF
the Liedertafe Society takes place at Wiliss
Hall on next Monday evening; and it is fair to
say that no event Of the kind that has ever been
given in Ottawa has ever promised to be more
attractive than this one. The attendance will
be large; and many attractive features ior the
general amusement are promised, which will be
presented during the progress OF the evening.
All Objectionable features so frequently accom-.
panying such balls will be guarded against and
none permitted, and all may attend confident Of
enjoying themselves. Those who have not re.
celvcd invitations should make the fact known
to Messrs. Simon Bros, for none will be admit
ted without invitations presented at the door.
Supper has been arranged for at Cracraft's. Will
Isis orchestra of seven pieces will furnish mu-
sic.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22

CLOAKS. A few left at less than cost price.
CARPETS. In very short time we will show
the largest and best assorted stock
Of carpets ever seen IN this city. We
have the cream of the new styles.
Respectfully W. III. HULL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22
Dolls! Dolls!

large lot of dolls, from the cheapest China
to the finest wax doll at Osman & Hapemans.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22


"Mitch" has been commissioned captain, in
spector Of rife practice for the 18th battalion,
l. N. g.. vice Ruger resigned. AS promotion to
captaincy from the ranks is not an everyday
event. Mitch was overwhelmed with congratu-
lations. His reception began early and con-
tinued till late hour, and the "presents were
both numerous and elegant" Carter Harrison
sent down his eagle; the Abstract Office sent q
''charger" -supposedito be horse-the iequus
tracing its pedigree back to the fiery steed OF the
''mau of Macedon, ia breed of noble blood"
The canteen used by Washington at Braddock's
field came allied with the waters Of Mononga.
hela; then there is the sword that is mightler
than the pen; the bugle that blew down the
walls Of Jericho, or words tothat effect; the ban.
kct Garfield didn't after the battle of Chica-
manga; the chrome that is supposed to have
parayzed Philippe ". and Clement "; the
canon fired at Bunker Hill whose echo is still
said to disturb British soitudes; and many ether
gifts suitable to the occasion.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22

The first good snow storm Of the season-so
long expected and so anxiously looked for by
lovers of sleighing-came on Saturday last, fol-
lowed by another on Sunday, which gave some
SIX inches Of snow. As soon as enough had
fallen to bear runner the cutters began to ap-
pear, and all week since the jingle Of bells has
been heard in the land, and day and evening the
streets have been lively with rigs Of all sorts and
sizes and styles, from The relics of antiquity
fully preserved from the prehistoric times Of La
Sale county to the neatest of new doube-sesters.
On Columbus street, as usual, every day has seen
the speeding Of fast horses and every evening
the shouts Of bakers dozen in the substantial
bob" have echoed through all parts Of the city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22

TAX RECEIPTS -Machne-ruled and otherwise
handsomely gotten up, for sale at Osman &
ua, op,r
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22
Disnlissed. 10.

Decrees.-John Packenham vs.. Mary Packen-
ham ct sl, for complaint in orig, bill; Elizabeth
Patterson ct al. VS.. Susan Huss ct al, report Of
A. Pool ct al, report approved; Fred. NJ Eichel.
berger ct al. va. Eliza Eichelberger ct AL report
of com'rs partition approved.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22

LADIES SHOPPING BAsKErs.-A 6ne stock just
received a. Osman & Hspeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22
pr. ]. B. walker, Of Chicago, the veil known

DR.. J. B. Walker, Of Chicago, the well known
oculist was served a mean trick on Wednesday
Of last week by sneak thief who jumped into
his buggy, hitched to a horse in front Of his
Office, and drove off-hide nor hair Of horse,
buggy or thief having been heard Of by him
since then. The horse was bay, Weighing
about 900 lbs, with blaze in the face, piece Of
hind hoof broken of nearly two inches AMI
knuckles over behind when standing. The horse
was formerly owned by Mr.. Montrose Of this
city. The buggy was also made here, was new
and known as surry side bar top buggy. The
Doctor will not only be very grateful but win
pay liberal reward for information that will
enable him to catch the thief or recover the
or both.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22

A choice new lines Of Hamburg Embroideries
just received comprising the finest lot we have
ever shown, nearly all completely new designs;
also new white goods coming in daily.
Some extra fine textures In Black Dress Goods.
Remnants from all parts Of stock at reduced
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22
THE COURT HOUSE.
The Circuit Court.

The Circuit Court.
The grand jury up to last evening had returned
no indictments.
The case of Fay VS.. City OF Mendoza, Q retria
on remand of Appellate Court has occupied mos
OF the week, and was the case of interest. 1t |:
a sidewalk suit, and is founded on about the
usual facts The jury is still out.
Other business-law docket:
Dismissed. 80, So, los, 574.
judgments, Geo w. Rhea vs. julius Heinrich
$40 Admir- est. John NJ. Lombard v. Thomas 8
Coleman, 1856; T. y. Catlin, assignee, etc, fol
use VIM. Colwell VS.. A. G. Freeman, 1904. 43
Sherman Bros. & Co. Vs. j B. and May E. Lind
sey, $2l5.S5; II. l.. Hossack vs.. VIM. II. Roach
$l69; IL l.. Hossack VS.. r. X. Brown, $l22. 50
II. l.. Hossack VS.. j. NJ. Trenary, $l64,74.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22
CHILD &
PHIPPs.

Our stock Of Boots and
Shoes, especially in la.
dies, misses and chill
dren's wear, is eIarg.
est and finest we have
ever offered to the trade,
Call and see them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22
The Offices,

The complaint against Mrs. Elizabeth Crook
mentioned last week, was discharged by Judge
Miller ON Saturday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-22

The Turner Society of this city celebrates the
18th anniversary Of its organization on Wednes-
day, Feb. I'd. The occasion will be made gala
day, replete with music and dancing. The main
programme will be given in the afternoon at
their hall and will be as follows:
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-02-04
The Egis and Intelligencer.
BEL AIR, Md, FEBRUARY 4, 1881.
Tnr BA1rnonE suN.--A Correspondent


THE BALTIMoRE suS.--A correspondent
of the Baltimore Sun pays that journal the
following well-deserved compliment, which
we heartily endorse:
asesSys Editors. In the Louisville Courier
Journal of u late date there appears IL letter
from the editor, written from Chicago, com
menting on the Press Club dinner recently given
in that city. In this letter, abiding to jour
nalism, the editor remarks that IN tue lnlurc
the competing must not be in the mere eolec
and pubiica ton ofncws,- as that has become an
exact science but that they must be found I'm
moral and intellectual appliances, i'll pure and
higher tone, in more real and closer lnden'li M
cation with public and less with personal, pnrtl'
san, class and clique interests.
Now the writer of this will say to Mr.. Waiter
son that we in Maryland have not to wait for that
future to which he alludes, but that we already
have in the Baltimore Sun journal In which
will be found every attribute which he deems
To be essential TO heightened and honorable
journalism namely, appliances, both moral and
intellectual, pure and high tone thorough
and complete Identification with all that tends
to the public welfare, and entire freedom from
the control Of any personal, partisan, class or
clique interests.
MARYLAND and Baltimore, State and city, may
vii be proud and gratiicd to have such n
guardian and defender of their hest interests
exiting in their midst 1t has labored faith
fully to promote their Prosperity and the comfort
and happiness of their people, and its work has
not been in vain. Quietly and earnestly perform
ed, the fruits oft surround us on every side,
and we have every reason to believe that II VIII
continue to be what it has been and what it is
independent in all things, yet ever ready 10
commend and support every measure promotivc
of the true interests of the entire community,
and just rs prompt to condemn and expose every
thing the tendency of which might be to pander
To sciishness and corruption. In word,
fearless aud honest Journal, directed by wisdom
and talent, an honor TO the press of the country,
and palladium to the liberties and wcll-bcing
of the community in which ii exists. Il,