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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

Hull Il Bartels. the matters, received this week
new lot Of straw hats-very nobby goods. In
deed new goods are coming every few days now.
They tell US they have sold more goods this sea-
son than ever before, which all know is the best
argument In their favor as dealers.
New invoice Of the famous Wilson Bros. white
shirts. These are guaranteed goods whether
made to order or sold ready made.
Full line OF hosiery and underwear.
By the way, have you seen their lace under
shirt' Do, then. 1t takes the whole bakery
for comfortable undersbirt.
n. B.-Goods warranted as represented, ani
prices as low as the lowest
Please call.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28
The Oid Favorite Open,

The public's old fayorite ice cream and fruit
house OF NJ Walther has begun the summer sea
son with promise Of a host of good things for
the summer. The ice cream parlors are the
pleasaptest IN the city, and everybody knows
Walthers ice cream can't be beaten, any more
than his soda, lemonade, &c, &c. The old
friends of the establishment, (who are innumera'
bic and include everybody are invited to call
this season, as usual, to whom the best Of every
thing will be supplied. Ice cream, fruit confec-
lions of all kinds supplied for festivals, sociables
parties, weddings, &c, at the most reasonable
rates aud guaranteed the best. Never was this
favorte establishment more able to please the
public aud We are sure Walther's ccaseless ef
forts to please the public will be recognized 10y
an even larger patronage than usual.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

The prospect Of 4 new railroad at Seneca soens
TO have agreeably enlivened that quiet viilagS
and property Is improving in value. The cl;i-
Lens expect = large transfer business will Dc
built up there, which however, may or may rot
be a bene III TO the town. \ much more vslus
Die result Of the road is promised in the way 81
attracting attention 10 the coal interests, and IL
ia reported 10 va, on how good authority we are
not prepared 20 say, that Chicago parties are
Contemplating opening new mines. The mine
in operation now Is working in three feet Of goot
quality OF coal. It is TO be hoped ii will turn cut
As expected, for every new coal bank opened n
this county will still further strengthen and ila-
prove OuaWa's future prospects. 1t is believed
by the directors Of the Hankakee 4 Senecs road
for this end, that the road will eventuslly 5e
tended to Ottawa as the true terminus.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28
TrabIng-- Removed.

The we'll known clothier and merchant tailor
WIN. TRADING, who has been IN Ottawa 80 many
years, has changed his location, being now on
the corner OF Madison and Court sts., in Gedney't
block Klein & Summerield's old stand. There
his friends will find him in the future, ready al
all times to supply them with first class clothing
furnishing goods, hats, &c, or to manufacture
reliable clothing to order. Trabing does his OWE
cutting, has a nice line OF piece goods, and will
make IL an object for any man TO give him call
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

f. Claus & Bro, the we'll known boot and shoe
makers and dealers, have removed to A. Alschu
lers old stand on Main St, where they ask their
friends and the public to visit them. They will
continue to manufacture to order. make repairs
and sell ready made goods, determined to give.
a. all times the most perfect satisfaction.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

Received this week at Hulps new stock Vi
Lawns, Dress Gnghams, &C., for the hot wealth
err. Lawn Suits, Linen listers, Parasols, Fans,
&c. We have the incest stock OF Lace Mills,
Gloves, &c, in the city. Fine stock OF Lace
Buntings. We have few OF those cheap sum
mer Silks stu left. Cali and get one before II
is too late. New stock OF Ladies Dressing
Sacsues in Nainsook and Victore Lawns. They
are very fine nice and cheap. W. II. HULL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28
forlJes h Flick.

Our friends Of the Journal quite make point
in the following: "A Journal reporter called on
Forbes d Flick, one Of OttawaIs most enterpris.
ing dry goods firms, yesterday, but, as usual,
they were crowded with customers and every
clerk WAS busy cutting off and selling goods. 1t
seems little surprising to some that compare
lively new firm should so soon work into so
steady and large a trade as they have and are
now enjoying. II can only be attributed TO one
thing-their thorough knowledge OF the busi'
ness. A customer finds him or herself perfectly
at home at these counters, and their only regrets
are that they had not bought sooner. Messrs.
+. & f. have taken unusual care in making their
selections for the present trade, and every de-
partment of their store Ia well filled, ana displays
nothing but the best OF fabrics, including every
desirable style known to the trade. In dress
goods they are second to none, and their notion
department bears off the blue ribbon. Theil
stock of summer goods is creating An unusual
rush, owing to style and price"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

When you want good suit, made in style and
made to tit, 20 to Department at flske Il
Beem's;
Or good ready-made suit, Department of
Fiske Il Beem's is the place;
Or good boys or child's suit, nice and pref
ty, can be found in Department at Fiske Il
Beem's
Department D-You can get oil kinds of gents
furnishing goods for men, youths, boys and
children. at Fiske Il Becms.
Department f is where you get your hats and
caps, trunks and valises, and rubber g""d,. If
you want anything in the hat and cap linz, your
silk hat repaired or anything belonging 10 that
line, Fiske & BEEN will accommodate yuu.
Don't forget us when you want "DWhing to
wear. Remember, Fiske & BEEN are a the head
in anything they do.
Call and see the handsomest store in Illinois
flee stores IN one. FIsKE " BEEN,
Clothiers and Hatters for La Sale Go.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

II seems curious people will never learn; yet
II people will persist in offering soap seller S.
for two cakes of soap the size Of n caramel which
he says Is wrapped up in $40 note, and get
nipped, no one will feel like crying over their
loss But why the police of country towns don't
nab such soap seller on state warrant Is past
finding out He hourished for some time here
IN ypsterdoy
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

The Welch Bros, now located north Of the ca
nal, on La Sale st., will, as soon as the room is
prepared, open & large grocery house In the room
lately occupied by D. Heenan * Co.'S grocery
store. They will carry q full line, and make
theirs in all respects tirstclRss grocery store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

CORNER. STONE LAYING.-At o'clock =. NJ.
to morrow, the corner stone Of the new eSangeli.
cal Lutheran church Germany on the west side
will be laid with appropriate religious ceremon
les The Rev. Mr. SchueSsler, OF Joliet, VIII de-
liver an address in English and Rev. +. Behrens,
Of Morris, an address in German, while the cere'
monies will be conducted by Rev. Mr. Slowing,
pastor of the congregation. Bach's band will lead
the singing. A general invitation is extended
to the public to be present. Following will be
the order OF exercises:
l. Hymn-by the church choir.
2. Opening prayer-by pastor Slowing.
3. llymn-by the congregation, accompan-
led by Bach's band.
4. German address by pastor Behrens, of Nor.
ris.
5. Address In English by Pastor Schucssler,
Of Joliet
t. Hymn-bv the church choi:
z. Reading Of brief history OF the 'ongrc'
CATION from its organization to the present time
:. Laying the cornerstone.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

The Gold Chalce and Paten, for Dean Terry,
the gift Of his friends here, arrived this week,
They are of solid gold, handsomely engraved and
chased and set with jewels. 1t will be at Mr.
Tress's Jewery Store for few days longer; and
is a piece of goldsmith's handy work well worth
seeing. 1t cost $500.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

TO Lynch's
The commencement exercises Of the Ottawa
high school will be held in the Congregational
church on Friday evening, June Sd, commenc-
ing at o'clock 4 class Of eleven is expecting
to- graduate. The sHutatory Is awarded to Miss
Car!Ic VI. Fuller, on the best average Of exam
nations The valedictory is assigned by vote OF
the class to John T. Finley, Of Grand Ridge.
Tickets for admission will be distributed, fire,
to the Board Of Education and to the families Of
the graduates. second TO graduates and pupils OF
the school, thhd TO teachers Of the public
schools, and, after these are supplied, 10 all citi
zens who are interested. The seating Capac ~
OF the church Is fully one thousand.
BY the ticket arrangement more persons v VI
have a chance to hear than il the house is oper I'd
indiscriminatoly. Tickets will he ready for d.
tributlon on Monday next and applications una $
be ADDRESSED TO the principal, or to DR.. J. c.
Hstheway.
The annual prize speaking will occur on Tues
day evening, May 3Ist at high school hall. The
speakers are Christopher Byrne, Alex. ". Cooley,
Cora Dunavan, Adde Long, Nellie Asard, Mary
Pease, Sarah Vernon, Nellie Smith.
Admission fee, % cents, The proceeds to be
applied to the cabinet; particularly to the bot.
Gnicsl department.
The high school cabinet is nov resdy FOR ysi.
tors, although there Is still work 10 be done In
catsloguing and arranging. Visitors are vel.
come at any time. The school closes at so,
and the building Is usually open for two hours
afterwards. Donations of minerals, Indian rel
les, botanical end natural history specimens are
desired. II. L. HOLLYWOOD.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

A gentleman by the name OF Simpson, OF Farm
Ridge, lost sl56 yesterday. The money was
drawn from the First National Bank, and shortly
after going out Of the bank Nr. S. missed his
money. Whether 1t was stolen by pick.pocket
or lost through earelessness, Mr.. Simpson has
failed to determine.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

prssS,te1a,.--The Rev. P. Thyholdt will preach
in the Presbyterian church as usual, both morn
ing and evening. Morning subject, Gain and
Abel" In the evening he will preach from the
text at Is finished" All arc cordially invited
90 attend these services.
Baptist Church.--Services tomorrow, morning
and evening Themes: Decoration Day." and
deaths Day" Sunday school at II o'clock
sharp.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28
Ladies' Muslin Inderweak.

A. Lynch has added to his stock Of dry goods
the greatest variety Of ladi,' and chi'dres's nssA
lin und,7eyear ever presented 10 the ladies Of Ia
Sale county. Many the garments are beautiful,
and he prices Of all will he found to be sa,isfao
tory 10 the purchaser.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

The Young Ladies' Reading Room Society de
serves great deal OF credit for the way in which
they have fitted up the Reading Room, in the
-'Yellow Corner" building. All the work dose
is literally the work of their own hands, and the
room is very attractive one.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

+ The month Of May thus far has followed Ven
uOr's instructions and given weather "hot IS To
phet" ranging around the eos this week, and
very dry. The spring blowing and planting fs
about over. One Of the most annoying results
Of the dry weather is the plague OF gnats which
are serious torture 10 horses st work in the
field or on the road. The pest is infinitely worse
this year than it has been for many years IL ever
before In this region.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

Why can't the city bell tap Ii. hour oi :
o'clock p. NJ, as was done by Mr.. llalI II isn1
such difficult job for man sitting around the
hall all evening with little or nothing 10 do.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

Quite u large delegation went down to Dayen-
port from this city to attend the canal convention,
though Ottawa doesn't appear among the cities
represented A glee club, Bartels, Hammond,
Trimble and Pruett, gave patriotic songs by the
WAY side
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

There will be sociable at the residence of X.
Debolt, In the town of Rutland, Friday evening,
June 3, for the benefit of Rev. \. White. All
are cordially invited.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

The exhibition Of the tapestry hanging aud
promenade concert for the benefit of the Young
Ladies' Literary Association, will take place in
Armory Hall the 9Th Of June. Programme will
be published next week.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

The circus yesterday brought TO town one Of
the largest crowds here since last Old Settlers
day. Business was very lively, and the streets
were blocked from morning uutil n light, except
various comments on the show Itself, some that
It s poor, many that it is good, and more that 1t
Is fair. We will not presume TO contradict so
eminent judges; but are cafe in saying they
found IL no worse than ahundred others worth
seeing.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28
The Great Stock

Al the .'Old Reliable" house OF II. ]. CULLEN,
has attracted an immense amount OF attention
during the past few days; and especially yester'
day from strangers not usually seen In our city,
by whom its place as the frat among the stocks
of this county is readily conceded.
The dress goods stock specially delighted buy
ers Of summer goods by Its completeness and
en- dless variety OF goods. And, indeed, stocked
as the house never was before, 1t quite surprises
all. Those who have not examined this stock
will be greatly pleased with the lines Of
Black and cOlored silk;
Bunting in all shades; lace buntings;
Lawns, organizes, monte cloths, French cam.
brcs, satines, dress ginghams, nuns cloth,
And other novelties too numerous too mention.
Yet the mention would be superiiuous anyway,
for when Mr.. Gilen says the stock was never
better" the people of this county know by this
time pretty we'll what that means.
But the great point, next, is the cheapness OF
the stock. Everybody knows that the season
opened very late, and is therefore short, and to
unload this great stock will take time-or spe'
cial bargains The latter plan has been adopted,
and unheard of bargains will be offered to rush
the sale. Furthermore, the lateness OF the sea
son, quite demoralized eastern jobbers at times
during their season; and BY taking advantage OF
these breaks and the sluggishness of the market
Mr. GILLEN secured many great bargains, the
benefits of which he now proposes to give TO hlf
customers.
Anyone who takes the trouble to call and al
are invited to do sol will find this, not promise
to be redeemed at some indefinite future time
but what is going on there to-day-and every day
in the week He means business, and is employ
ing Is men for nothing else than to sell these
goods at these really remarkably I0'o prices
! Bargains IN new boots and shoes.
Grocery stock second to none and "trt' under
sold
Cash paid for country produee'-the hlghes
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

The scheme TO change the location OF the new
court house seems TO have fallen through;
probably because - signers to a call for spe
cial meeting could not be had. Our neighbor
in the Union Block fortunately will, therefore,
not be obliged TO give up 4 rickle FOR worm
medicine
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

The contract for the new Catholic church has
not yet been let, though bids have been opened.
Father Ryan las been holding conference this
week with his official superiors, in which THE
matter doubtless has been discussed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28
Walking shoes

The ladies will certainly be charmed with the
large stock of walking shoes at Child & Phipps' .
The stock is entirely new, and every lady will
and just what she has been looking for. II the
ladies are wise tley win call at once.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

The Tom City News, Peru, comes to US this
week twice its original size and much improved
IN appearance. Being tip.top paper-except
as to touch Of bgotry in politos-it is desery-
edly prospecting.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

H. G. Doyle, Vandslia, His, bought Of W. j
Nicely, Ottawa Ills, the bay 4-year.old stallion
Scythian Clay, by Seely's Henry Clay; dam, Kate
O'Brian, by Imported Scythian, &c. Price hf
teen hundred dollars.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28
Base balls at Osman II lIapeman's.


The funeral Of Mrs. NJ. H. Swift took place
from Christ tEpiscopa) church on Monday AT
ternoon last, the service read by Rev. II. {. Kin
ney Of Chicago. The hymns were, 81 would not
live Away" Rock Of Ages" and an anthem,
"Thou knowcst best" At the grave Mrs. Everett,
of Princeton, sang Jesus, lover Of my soul"
After the casket had been lowered into the grave
with the beautiful flowers with which her friends
had decorated it, the young ladies of her Sunday
school class buried it from sight with q covering
Of flowers. The services were very impressive,
ard the large attendance at the church and AT
grave testified how deeply her sudden death At.
fectcd this city and how fixed was her place in
the affections Of our citizens.
Mrs. Thos. Toombs, Of South Ottawa, died on
Monday last, after an Illness Of several weeks
she leaves eight children, ranging IN age frCm a
few weeks 10 Ii OF IS years. Her husband re
turned from Minnesota in time for the funeral
on Wednesday. Mr.. Toombs has been quite I'M
fortunate, having had hIs horses killed by light
ming in Minnesota, leaving him in bad shape pc.
cunarily, just before this announcement Of his
wife's Illness and death reached him.
Mr. Il Earich, Of this city, tailor for Fiske
& BEEN, died at his home on the west side on
Tuesday. He was buried by the Leasing Lodge,
/. 0. o. f, Of which he was a member, Oh
Thursday.
Leon Graves, the lad hurt on the C., b. y q,
on Friday last, as mentioned on last Saturday,
died on Thursday
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

Lee Dujarrie, late of Morris, an agreeable
young man, has opened confectionery estab-
hshment at the south end OF Court st. He has a
neat store, well filed with candies fruits, cigars
tobacco &c, and invites the public to call.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28
LOCAL MATTERS
MASONIC.

Regular communications Of Occidental Lodge No. 10
FxX NJ, Arst and third Mondays OF each month Solo
Eins, j. W; II. c. Mash. Treas. A. NJ Hoffman. Sec
NJ Trst AMI third Wednesdays Of each month WIN. J..
Miihgsn r.; Samuel j. Chapman K !ustus Harris, s.
Nenry g. Nash Treas A. N. HOFFMAN, Sec.
Regular Conciaves OF Ottawa Commandery No 10 K. t.
second aud fourth Thursdays OF each month G. d. TIN
Capt Gen': H. c. Nash Treas; A. Hoffman. Recorder
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28
MARRIAGES.

The following were this week granted hceuses
to marry;
| James Sanderson and Mary Thompson.
! Andrew Larney and Helen Guides
| VIM. Warick and Arletta Bell.
VIM. II. Dralla and Alkaline Peacore
Samuel Pierce and Bessie johns
Sidney Appling and Kate +. Glay!n.
| Herman ii. Hess and Elizabeth Young.
REAL ESTATE.
During the first Is daya of May there were fled
for record 154 real estate instrument This
represents, Tor 1881,
Sales. ............,......, Sb9, I45. -
! Loans ................ ....... bl,bSI.4J
Among the loans was one Of SIS, 600 to a Ia
Sale and Peru corporation.
Our S,reator friends have been Dragging about
an enormous real estate business In that town.
We find recorded during these Is days transac
lions in that town as follows; 10 loans, one plat
II deeds, amounting In money as per face Of in.
s,rumen,s to $500, and 5000 for coal under 50
lots.
In Ottawa, . dead town." the sAles Tor the
same days footed up sl2G25.
The Twin City Gas Co filed articier Il incorpo-
ration, capital 100000.
Among the larger sales were the following.
! Albert f. Dow to l.. Ii Eamcs. lot i, and ws0
| # lot ., blk So States Add. TO Ottawa; $500.
! x. +. Dent to John q Dent, lot T. 124i, Il subd
wh and 76a pit wh neq Is, 80, 2, Usage; $1,000.
Sias q. Hatch to Charlotte A. Brown, mid cot
lot I, aud e30ft lot q blk 10, La Sale; $500
Elizabeth Hickman to David Bazorc, nHq 81,
81, g. Grand Rapid; $4,000.
Chester Hard 10 John II. Drutt, Nav 9, lots >
G. II, l2 block Is, and lots s. 6, H. u, block q,
Green's Add SO 800.
Alfred Scott tn Peter Kreis, IA ut eco 81, 70,
II, Mendoza; 81 600.
Samuel Plumb to River Bank Coal Co. coal
under IS lots in Plumo's Add, streator, SU0J
JAIL.
! Petty thieyery has annoyed La sale for some
| time past. \ few days ago three lads were ar
rested and examined. One, J. Jasper, 10 years
old was discharged: ). Patch, aged ~, put under
500 bonds; and Birdie Meadows, aged II, was
brought to Ottawa In default OF 500 bonds. liis
father will endesvor to get HIM into the reform
school
La Sale Il beginning to enjoy the smusernents
OF streator. Says a telegram Of T ursdSy: Last
eycuing about . o'clock . slight tTenlor Of the
earth was distinctly felt IN the manufacturing
area between the bluffs and the canal, IN the
southwestern part OF this city. This morning six
fssures nearly parallel In northwest aud south.
east directions were discovered and traceaLie COO
feet They measure one-half TO two inches Ia
width. The walls, foundation and furnaces in
De Steiger's bottle aud window factories are
cracked in numerous places, and are estimated
TO have sunk six inches. The phenomenon as
explained is either owing to gas in the earth, a
slight touch Of geHuine earthquake, or under
mining. The latter, however, is improbable.
The assures have been viewed by hundreds of
people today" II is SO p'easan. to have build
IIgs and heavy manufacturing establishments
over extinct coal minesl
Venetian vases, very line, at osmsn & Hape:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

With small army Of clerks at their command,
Fiske Il BEEN, clothiers and matters, were yester-
day SO crowded with business az 70 be ursblo TO
handle ali their customers!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28
The Oh1ces.

County Court and Ciert-Wather's Block, Madison ri
Rec0rder.-Exchangr Building, opposite Clifton.
Circuit Court and CIerk.North end o! Court Ct, dowr
stairs.
4Sherir.Same. up stare.
TredSurer.-Opera House Book.
COutcty Aasnk-W' ther's Block, up stairs.
SupL Of Construction. W. b. TITus.-Same.
Coroner over NJ. Stiefers etore.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

Losr-An account book, useless 10 any one
but NJ. X. Riordan. whose name is on it, to whom
Il should be returned
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

There were complaints of "loose fish" about
this week, attempting burglary; but we have
heard Of no one's home being actually entered.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

Be happy by having your feet made eomiorla
ble with pair of shoes that lit perfectly ana I'M
place to get then IL at j. Megatlin's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

FARM FOR SALE.--The Curtis farm in the town
OF Wallace, miles northwest of Ottawa, Ill.
Apply to c. Griggs, LynCh'5 Block, Ottawa, III.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

WHAT To WEAR AND How TO NAME Ir.-Thi!
useful little book, for spring and summer, JUS
received at Osman 4 Hapcman's. Price, Is cts