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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29

GEO. WERNER is one Of our Oldest aud most
reliable boot ard shoe dealers, and for many
years, as now, has been located on Madison stree
merit door st Of the cypress office. Mr.. Werners fall
stock has recently been opened and embraces a
full line OF boots aud shoes of all grades for all
clauses Of boot and shoe wearers. He has also
an immense line of rubber goods-boots, arctics,
rubbers, &c. These goods are all first class, and
he guarantees prices to be at least as low as his
neighbors'. He has boots from $aup, many Of
them his own make, for In his shop he employs
several Journeymen, and will make goods to or
der on short notice at reasonable prices. Mr.
Werner has considerably exteded his business
during the past year. and now offers an attractive
stock, which we can recommend to the attention
OF our readers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29
The Churches,

Episcopal-Rev. F. NJ Gregg, the rector, at the
usual hours.
South Otta,ca-Seryices at the South Ottawa
Methodist church at p. NJ Sunday.
Red Ribbon Hall-Capt. Palmer will deliver the
Sunday afternoon address at 3 o'clock.
Baptist-McPherson in his pulpit morning and
evening. Morning subject, "Are Christianity's
Demands upon the Church Unreasonable" Eve
ming subject, "God, or No God. Which is Most
Reasonable
Methodist-At the Methodist church there Will
be preaching in the morning by the pastor. In
the evening Capt. A. r. Palmer, converted sa.
loon keeper of Lapesr, Mich, will give gospel
temperance address.
Professionalism: The Rev. NJ. X. White
sey has been engaged to temporarily fill the pull
pit of the Presbyterian church, and is expected
to preach next Sunday. Rev. P C. Thyhodt has
gone to Jacksonville to take charge of church.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29
Married.

At Odel H., Thursday, Oct. 81, 1885, FRED. N.
| HossACK, OF Des Moines, Iowa, and Miss ELLA
BABcocK, OF Odell.
Invitations were issued only to the relatives
and intimate friends. As the time drew near the
guests assembled at the lovely home Of Mr.. John
Hossack, and at precisely half past one the bridal
party entered the room, the groom attended by
Mr.. G. Grggs, Of Ottawa, and the bride by Miss
Gertrude Day. Of Peoria, her most intimate
friend. The ceremony, an unusually interesting
and impressive one, was performed by the Rev.
d. P. Mcpherson, OF Ottawa. Congratulations
followed; after which the guests were invited to
a choice luncheon prepared by Mrs. John Hos
sack, the BRIDES sister. The presents were many
and elegant. The guests from abroad were, Mr..
and Mrs. John Hossack, Mr.. and Mrs. j. f. Por.
ter and daugter Eliza, Mr.. and Mrs. J. f. Scott,
and Mrs. Richardson, Of Ottawa; Mrs. Calkns, OF
Chicago; Mrs. Chas. Jones, Of Oglesby; Judge
P. B. Babcock, Of CayuSa; Mr. Burt Crawford,
OF Morris; Miss Camp and Mr.. Camp, of Pontiac,
and Others. The bridal party left on the after
noon express for Chicago, thence to go to Des
Moines, where Mr. Hossack has recently engaged
in business. Singularly well suited in tastes and
Temperament, Mr.. and Mrs. Hossack start out in
life under as propitious circumstances as did
ever newly married couple. To Fred and his
truly lovely bride we wish all success and happi.
ness IN this life.
| MARRIED.-On the Goth inst, at st. Paul's church
at Odell, Livingston county, His, by Rev.
Finch, OF Pontiac, Mr.. f. LAvELL and Miss
FLORENCE WHITE.
Miss White is a granddaughter Of P. c. Hin
man, Esq, Of Farm Ridge, and has a large circle
of friends living in Ottawa and vicinity. Miss
Maggie Terry and Mr.. T. Lavell acted as brides.
maid and groomsman. The bride was hand
somely dressed in bronze green with natural
flowers and Roman jewelry. Miss Fannie Lon
dergreen played wedding march with her usual
grace and ability. The ceremony was witnessed
by large number of friends, after which an
elaborate wedding dinner was given at the BRIDES
home. In the evening a reception was given,
where the bride and groom were met by large
company of friends, including several from OF.
tawa and Farm Ridge; and the evening having
been spent in music and dancing, the guests de-
parted at late hour, declaring the evening to
have been perfect one. The bride received
many beautiful and valuable gifts. ''May they
live long and be happy" NJ
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29

We have got no electric light but would invite
all to call any evening and see our new Sank
light which makes our store more brilliant than
Gay light, especially this rainy weather, and
when we get it completed we expect to make our
end Of the square so light that the street lamps
will be ashamed and extinguished as they almost
always are on dark and stormy night
Now, the reason of this bright light is to show
the finest stock of goods in the city, We have
some extra fine dress goods and silks that you
shall see by the Sank light. We to-day have i've
persons working on carpets and still are behind
Why is this? Because Hull has the largest and
finest stock in the city, and more on the road
We are in the dry goods trade and will make
it to your interest to call and see us. The third
stock Of ladies' dolmans received this week.
Our sales on these goods show that we keep the
best stock and sell them cheap. More next
week. w, II, HULL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29

The mandamus case was heard in the U. s. Cir
cult Court on Monday, and mandamus ordered
though the order was postponed to give the
council an opportunity to levy the tax called fol-
under the judgments. This decision therefore
settles the case that so far as paying debts the a
of per cent. taxing limit OF the charter is not
operative, for the city having power to issue
bonds must have power to pay them The coun-
Gil on Wednesday evening met in special session
and by ordinance levied the additional tax OF
SlS,2l7.2S, making total city tax of $40, PIT 2S.
1t is to be hoped now that all work not absolute.
ly needed for public safety will be stopped and
some check put upon committees and city EN-.
ployees from running up monthly bills at the
rate Of $4,000 and So, 900 month.
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The Circuit Court,

| The grand jury adjourned on Saturday last
Besides the indictments named below they adopt
ed the following:
| The grand jury thank their foreman, T. s
Childs, Esq, not more for the undue share Of la
Dor he has performed than for his kindness and
courtesy as connected with its performance.
The grand jury conveys in this manner TO Mr.
II. W. Louder their appreciation of the labor he
has performed for the grand jury so faithfully
and so efficiently during its many sessions, and
cordially thank him for the same
ReSOiUed, That the thanks OF this grand Jury are
hereby rendered TO the states attorney, l.. w
Brewer, Esq, for the advice given them, and for
the courteous manner in which he returned the
several indictments, as by doing so il enabled the
grand jury to be early discharged.
The following indictments we're returned: viii
North, larceny; VIM. Empy, burglary and lar
ceny; Thos. O'Maley, larceny; VIM Fox, lar.
ceny; John Borngnsser, assault and battery
Stephen ". Palmer, larceny gave bail Of $500;
Christian Gerstenecker and Casper Gerstenecker,
assault with intent to commit murder; same par
ties, two indictments for riot; John McGowan
and Thos. Clarity, two indictments for burglary
and larceny; same, horse stealing; Thos. GILL;
gan, leasing house to be used as q house OF i'll
fame; Frank Rogers, keeping house of ill.iame
liam Courier, running off personal property; An
ton Pishker, Chas. Lucks and Stephen Lucks,
riot; Joseph Walter, assault with deadly weap.
on; Edward IIacket, same ofiense.
Liquor Misunderstanding without q license
Michael Askin, Michael Kelley, Frank Rogers
and Frank Fox. Selling to minors: Margaret
Downey, Fred w Rabenstein. Selling on sun
day Michael Askin, Michael Kelley, Margaret
Downey, Frank Rogers and Frank Fox, Fredk
W. Rabenstein.
Following is the record Of business disposed Of
during the week:
f. d. Taylor Il Co. vs.. ". l. Coal and Iron Co.,
asst, default CT def
Dismissed-Nos.. law, %, 2S, 81, co, &c, 50, los,
1872, Ia 26S, 25s, 2g9. 800 $40, 5Oi 52l.
JudgmeHtS.-M. B. Lockwood vs.. W. H. Bryan,
II. L. Waldo and Lewis Waldo, $l5G 90 and costs I;
Warner, Jellinek & Warner VS.. Abram Alshuler,
s2l2 and costs; City Of Ottawa vs.. Henry A.
Isaacs, a. and costs; d. Hollecker vs.. Matthew
Bailey, tl09.70.
Duorce granted.-Harriet y. Reed vs.. VIM. II.
Reed; Mary Z. Mayo vs.. VIM. II. Mayo.
No. So, Michael Byrne vs.. Catherine Donaghue,
an action on q contract Is nov on trial. aud viii
take several days.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29
Go to Buffers for choice Vermont maple syrup

The city council met on last Saturday evening
to pay the bill of Mr.. Pease for the Csss street
culvert, l,45O, and Mr.. Grifilths as boss, j42
The bills had been paid, but the mayor refused
10 say So The bills were again ordered paid
On motion Of Looney the bonds being declared
good Thos. Hoolihan was granted a liquor H.
Gems to squat down near the glass factories. The
finance committee were then authorized to Dor.
row more money, when the "picnic" adjourned
We regret our shorthand man failed to "get
onto" Looney's great speech on the license ques.
ton. Thin and there, 1t was great
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29
Sale Begins Nov. I.

II Is quite little while since our readers have
heard from II. j. GILLEy through the newspa-
pers but all this while he has been exceeding
ly active preparing to offer good things to the
public; and
OK NOVEMBER lsT
will begin special sale in dress goods. This stock
is truly elegant, and prices are be'o,o anything the
house has e,er seen. And in stock and prices can
show advantages that no other house in the
county can show. The stock was bought with
all the advantages OF cash In a broken season
and with this special sale the house inaugurates
wholesale reduction on the entire stock
Fine line OF brocade dress goods reduced from
Is to 10c. These goods were bought by the solid
case.
Lines Of dress goods reduced from Is to l0c.
Other lines from 20 to l5c.
Special and superb line Of all leading shades in
plain and brocade fabrics reduced from 25 to 1Sc.
Lines OF colored cashmeres reduced from 80
to csc.
Lines OF black and colored cashmeres in all
widths reduced fully rs per cent.
These prices are not promised for the season, b,t
,cW continue as long as this immense stock lasts.
This is rare opportunity to purchase all classes
Of dress goods.
The house shows now the finest line Of black
cashmeres ever opened in this, city and at a
marked reduction il" prices.
Large line of black and colored silks shall be
offered in this sale much below the cost OF man.
ufacture.
Black and colored Silks including surah and
marveilleux;
Immense stock Of plSles In all leading shades,
ranging in price from 81 to So;
Black and colored silk yelvets in all shades;
Brocades, satins, &C., &c,
At reduced prices
These reductions in price mean a reduction OF
an inducement this sale will be the most success.
full ever seen in Ottawa, for these offers are genI-
inc and mean to be adhered to throughout this
sale. All our readers should call
OTHER STOCKS.
Superb line of shawls and cloaks-new stock,
carefully selected and choice, just opened
Complete line OF blankets, fannes, cloths,
water proofs, and all lines Of seasonable goods,
at the bottom prices.
The boot and shoe house keeps even with the
bargains offered In other departments.
The grocery stock keeps pace with and one
step ahead of all competitors.
Mr.. GILLEN's immense store has never been 80
truly able to meet all expectations Of the public
as now. 1t always advances. And all the house
wants to convince you Of the fact is a call from
you.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29

An oyster supper will be held at the Public
School building in Grand Ridge on Friday even
Ing, Nov. 4th, 1881 Following is the programme:
Song, Mrs. j. A. Hossack; reading, Mrs. Dr.
Gordan; recitation, Mr. Ike Parshall reading,
Mr.. E. Fervin; song DR.. J. s. Lewis; a short
talk, supt. Williams; song, Mrs. j. A. Hossack
Supper tickets 40 cents. A cordial invitation is
extended to all.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29

The Ottawa Book Club have engaged J. Harry
Shannon for an entertainment at the Opera
House on Thursday evening, Nov. 10th. This is
the famous boy orator (aged IL years in May ast)
who has been creating such sensation in the
east "a most wonderful boy, who, as the Wash
ington Republicdn said, an eloquence he has no
rival in our land; his genius is wonderful, and
he will doubtless receive ovations wherever he
goes ~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29

There was new moon on Tuesday evening.
or course, this is marked down in the calendar
OF the lamp-lighter, and on Thursday evening,
dark as ink. no street lamps were burning. The
gas committee should have a new deal as to
lamp-lghter II the present one cannot be taught
to use little sense.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29

Mr.. Berkeley G. Barrett, OF Earville, showed us
a cryloslty the other day in the form Of an origi
nal discharge, issued to his grandfather, Corpor
al John Farnham, soldier Of the continental ar
my, after four years Of faithful service. 1t is dat
ed, June Z, 1888, signed by George Washington in
his own hand, attested by j. Trumbull, his sec
rotary, with certificate attached Of faithful ser
vice, signed by Geo Reed. 1t. Col. command
inp.p
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29
New Millinery RosIns.

1t will be good news to the ladies to know that
Mrs. FERNEY has again gone into the millinery
business, her rooms being now over McMullen's,
on La Sale street. She will carry all millinery
goods-a stock as large and as well selected as
any she ever showed formerly; while her prices
are much lower, having much lighter rent to pay
than formerly. She invites the ladies generally
to call and see her new stock at any time.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29

F. W. Helmick, music dealer and publisher.
at Cincinnati, o., sends us a copy in sheet music
Of a popular commercial ballad entitled Never
Go Back on Travelling Man" The piece seems
to be having an immense run and is said TO have
already yielded the author $1,000 In royalties.
Music and poetry by Charlie Baker.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29
Cleaned Out!

And had to recorder our whole assortment OF la
dies light coored dolmaHs and cloaks, which
we shall receive to-day. This will give US the
largest stock and best assortment IN the city.
Every lady should see them before purchasing
elsewhere. Also remember that we have an ele.
CANT line Of dress goods and nobby dress orna.
meRts. And anything in the wolen department
which will meet your wants. FORBES & FLICK.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29

Mr.. Hull has put into his show windows a new
gasburner, brought here by Mr.. Perkins, which
'elopes with the pastry" for gas burner. We
don't know how economical they are with cas,
but they certainly are an improvement over any.
thing we have yet seen in that line, giving out a
blaze Of light that almost obllterates the gas Jet
commonly seen.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29

Walther this week has been receiving an enor-
nous quantity OF apples, pears, and other fruit,
potatoes, celery, &c, his purchases during his
recent visit TO Michigan. These Injuries have
been selling fast for they are Of most excellent
quality; and those who want good fruit and po-
tatoes should call on Walther as soon a. posi-
BILE. No finer fruit will be brought to Ottawa
this season
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29

Peru Ne,cs 18th: Bishop spaulding, OF PEG.
ria, arrived in Peru Saturday and was the guest
of Father Crossman until yesterday. On Sunday
he read mass at o'clock, A. NJ, and at 1890 de-
Iivered a sermon in German 20 q very large con-
gregstion. In the afternoon. assisted by five
priests, he examined and confirmed seventy chill.
dren, upon which occasion the church was
crowded to lie full capacity. The lecture In the
evening was postponed on account Of the bad
weather.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29

NoTIcE-All members of the Ottawa Branch
Of Irish National Land League are requested to
meet at their hall in Reddck's block on Sunday
evening, SOth inst at o'clock p NJ, as business
Of Importance will be transacted. By order Of
said Land League. 7. ID. CRIMMINs, Sec'y
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29

The rowdes OF the 'hrst' have again disiin-
guished themselves BY stoning Mrs Henry Wese
IL seems impossible 10 quell this mob; and me
citizens in that neighborhood shSa,d prosees
Themselves BY carving srns
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29

j. F. Murphy & Co. new sdver. will be found
on our 5th page this week. Those who have TO
buy COAL brick and tile will do well TO read this
adver. and call on the gentlemen. All will find
them frst-class men 10 deal with
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29
Dedication,

The dedication of the Utica Baptist church
takes place tomorrow Sunday at 1880 A. NJ.
without fail. Several of the former pastors will
be present The sermon will be delivered by the
evangelist, Rev. A. F. Randall, of st. Louis, who
is assisting the pastor in a protracted meeting.
Miss Josie Bartlett, Of Morris, will assist the
choir. All are cordially invited to attend
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29
Remember

The Hapgood Sulky Plow is warranted to run
lighter than walking pillow Of same size, and il
it doesn't you get the plow for nothing.
MANLEY, JORDAN IL CowLEs,
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WEDDINGS, parties, dances supplied with oys-
sters, wedding cakes, &c, at Walthcrs. No limit
to the quantity that can be supplied, and furnish.
ed a. you want them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN you Will find at
Lynchs most complete stock of wooden and
Union underwear of every description; and re.
member that prices are always satisfactory to
purchasers
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29

DR.. Campfeld and Mr.. Egan's hired man (rid.
ing home with the Doctor to bring the horse
back 10 town drove over the embankment Of the
street at Mr.. Chapmaa's, in East Ottawa, on
Thursday night. The buggy was damaged and
the men sadly demoralizedl
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MOURNING PAPER, Enys ssPs: fns sr va
VARIETY. At Osmsp Hapeman's. west OF Court House
OUR AGENTS.

OUR AGENTS.
THE FREE TRADER may be obtained at the following
places by single copy subscriptions will be taken for
any length OF time at the regular rates:
B. Willy. Seneca.
E. L. DoNAsHo, Streator.
LII TRowBRIpaE. Marseics.
GEO II. HRRaRR, for Troy Grove, Ophir and Waltham.
Address, Troy Grove
The paper always file at the office OF the Rock Island
R. r. So Clark st. under Sherman House. Chicago for
venience OF our friends.
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Notice.

All persons indebted to ID. Heenan & Co.'s OF.
tawa store are requested to call on and settle
with NJ. X. Riordan, In whose hands these &C.
counts have been placed, and who has been au.
thoriEed BY Us to collect the same.
D. HxExAS & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29
Remember always that the place in Ottawa to
buy dry goods, including carpets, is at Lynch's

The new express agent at Ottawa of the Amer.
lean comes from Quincy. While we think an OF
tawa man would have an advantage over q
stranger, yet we welcome the newcomer, coming
as he does with the endorsement of SO good a
company as the American, having been appoint.
ed here because OF his merits
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29

There was small strike in the bottle house OF
the Ottawa Glass Co. on the part of the gather.
ers. Their places were at once supplied by new
men, and the strikers repentedl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29

The pews Of the Methodist church will be rent
ed for the ensuing year on Tuesday evening,
Nov 1st, by committee, c. J. Curyea, James
Brown and Thomas Spencer
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29

Company d gave very pretty exhibition drill
at the Armory on last Tuesday evening About
80 men were present The efficiency Of the men
in the drill is highly complimentary to Captain
Blanchard commanding and q credit to them
selves. A very pleasant hop followed, enjoyed
by some thirty couples.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29

Less than million dollars worth Of flanuels,
blankets and wooden yarns at Lynch's, and prices
extremely low.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29

The organization of Chas. Green's juvenile
singing class will be completed to day at the Bap-
fist church at o'clock, All members should
be present and all others who wish to join the
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29

Wholesale and retail. The I. Y. L. is warranted
equal TO the best; and we will not be undersold
in pumps, sewing machines or anything in our
line Ed SwEErzER & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29

It's no use trying to puff Spencers stock of
boots and shoes, rubber goods, &C., for every
body knows there is no finer, more complete or
cheaper stock in Ottawa; nevertheless it is our
duty to call attention to the stock that our read.
ers who have not yet called will not forget to
do
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29

Remember always that the place in Ottawa to
buy boots cheap is at the PHILADELPHIA, BOOT
AND SHOE HOUSE
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29

The ladies of the NJ. f. church of West Sere
ma will have an oyster supper in the church on
Friday evening Nov. 4th. All are cordially in
ytpd
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-29

Manley, Jorden Il Cowles are just stacking up
q stock Of housekeepers' goods. They will carry
Il greater variety THAI ever this season. Large
purchases from first hands. Large sales and
small proltsn is our aim.