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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-01

The fall stock at Child & Phipp's is coming in
rapidly now, and an immense lot Of fine md de-
srable goods are now ready to be shown. Nr.
Phipps has taken extra pains in selecting this
stock to make it In all details thoroughly com.
plete and worthy OF public attention AS 1t Will
cost you nothing, look in whethe you buy or
not. The stock of mems and boys boots is par
ticuarly worthy of your attention. And Mr.
Phipps and his aids will make yu feel you are
welcome to examine this stockthroughout
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Not Afraid

To show our lines OF black and colored silks
and give you the prices. The line OF colors In
those celebrated American silks is now complete
Come and see the new shades, "Mastic," "New
Prune," and half dozen others.
Something new in fine neck wear received yes.
terday.
new lot Of cheap dress goods received this
week.
Another lot OF those cheap prints this morning.
GOT WET.
Hulls entire stock Of colored blankets was
put on the roof to guard against the fire last Sat.
urday, and the lot is for sals cheap.
Respectfully. w. II. HULL.
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dEG. W. 1Avr%S; A9apt
At Work Again.

After week spent in gathering up the frag.
ments of the late fire, the subscriber wishes it to
be understood that he is now ready to attend to
the wantsof his old customers and as many NEW
ON rs as may give him a call. and the old motto
OF low prices for cash still prevails
j. MEGArFIN
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County Court and Clerk-Wnlthers Block, Madison a.
Circsn Court and C!erkNorth end of Court st down
Shertr Same. up stairs
IredsWer-opcra House BLOCK.
Ss sp " b4Gk qp 'sa
COrOner.-Oyer NJ. stietel's store
The following wero this week granted llcenes
to marry;
VIM. c. Hoffman and Emma C. Weidner.
Alfred Cottew and Thurza A. Boomer.
John H. Johnson and Anna b. Anderson.
Peter Baker and Mary Padding.
Madison Studgain and Fanny Nef
Herbert L. Pickering and Eva 4. Seely.
John Mcdonald and Mary A. Byrne.
Frank w. Tucker and Betsey NJ. Swendsen.
VIM. II, bartholomew and Isabel Brewer.
John Mesley and Mary A. Schsrleton.
August Meyer and Wilhelmina Freb.
Harry T. Lindsey and Maggie VI. Lakln.
Edward Ward and Alice FUR.
Henry Knetsch and Mary klenschnitz.
Vim. g. Johnston and Mena B. Horton.
REAL ESTATE.
Real estate instruments numbered from 90 All
to &C, 53l inclusive were filed this week for rec
ord-nearly all representing business OF 1881.
The money involved was:
sales S45,yib2 -
Loans NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. % lO3.OO
City sales, included above............. 16, %
These sales were distributed follows: Of
tawa, 4, s., 7344S; Streator 10, 1880; La Sale,
8, $3.50; Peru, 3, s225.s5; Mendoza, 3, sl,925;
Marseilcs, 5, s2,555; Lostant, 2, s2,l0O; Earl
vile, /, 5000; Seneca, l. $3.50.
Among the sales were the following:
En- seq %, %, >. Groyelant, 81 400
VIII VIII lot ?, blk -, Ottawa, orig, $500, To-
VIM. Hayne.
Lots IA and Is, blk 6, Ottawa, Days adm, $500.
Nh seq ., 81, 5, Allen, 5000
Lots | TO inclusive. Lostant. Richey's % adm,
So, coo TO Abner Boyle.
To Clara G.. Thorne, 30.l00a, pit lot 10 c,
Walkers adm, Ottawa, $500.
Nh nwq II, IS, |, Troy Grove, t4,640.
Lot 2, blk 2, Earlvile, 5000, to G.. d. Rdgerton.
Pt lot ~, Clarks adm, Marseilles, 81 200 to
Sophia z. Tisler.
Block :, Sanger's adm, Ottawa, $3.50, to An
drew Ross.
Seq seq 13, SO, l, Mendoza, 81, 500
Lot 10, blk so, Vests adm, Mendoza, 1000,
10 John Wolf.
Lot ii, l2, IS, blk 20, Mendoza, orig. $500,
10 II. Miller.
Lots "A TO 1s. inclusive, blk 9, Streator, Pumb's
ID adm, 81, 900, TO Z. Plumb.
The Ottawa Academy of Natural Sciences filed
articles of Incorporation.
The Streator Glass Co. filed notice o! increase
Of shares Of capital stock from $50 to So-at 500
Zach.
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Card.

Messrs. Gay IL Son, carriage builders, were the
most fortunate men in Ottawa on last Saturday
Many people called it luck. 1t was, however,
hard labor that saved their factory from destruc.
ton; and deeply approaching the value of the
assistance rendered them on Saturday, they re-
quest ~ r. H,f"ns their SINCERE thanks - al
VINO 30 laitnIully Ar. Sno,tINciy worheu 10 SAVE
their property, and to beg their friends to re-
member these kindly acts will not soon be for
gotten.
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There will be rattle and dance at Shstfer's
Hall on Tuesday evening next, October 4th, for
the benefit of Mrs. Mary Murray, who was burned
out by the late fire. Good music has been pro-
yided for. The main object ratified for will be a
China set. Tickets, TO the dance, including a
chance in the raffie IS cents.
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ExposIrIoN-On September 6, {, 5, 9, 10, IA
Is, 16, Il, a. and October I, 5, 10, II, Il, IS, 90
81, %, the c., B. x r. R. Co. will sell excursion
tickets from this station to Chicago and Eetur
for IS. 25 for the round trip. This includes
mission ticket to the exposition, and will be |ou
for return passage TO include the following .'"
day. 7. h. MARVIN,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-01

Mr.. s. Zimmerman, of the furniture store on
Madison street few doors cast of Clinton, de-
sres to return his thanks to friends and the peo.
pie generally who labored so zealously and sue
cessfuly during the fire on Saturday last to pre-
vent its crossing Clinton street, thus saving his
property from destruction.
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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 1 ever saw. You cannot wear
them out" Try one pair and satisfy yourself
Call a1d see US and see II we look as though we
were going to sleep. MAHER BROS.
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see Here.

You are sick; we'll, there is inst one remedy
that will cure you beyond possibility of doubt
If it's Liver or Kidney trouble, Consumption
Dyspepsia, Debility, Wells Health remover is
your hope. 81. Druggists. Depot, Max Kneussl.
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on Tuesday afternoon last. Several bolts OF
lightning took effect in the city. On the south
side fine three-year old colt belonging to o. o.
Wakefield was killed while standing in the barn.
poplar tree, about Is feet from Sam'l Rlchol-
sons house, was badly torn, one splinter being
hurled about half block distance. Mr.. w. SUIT
ter's house, on the west side, was struck, but not
much damaged. lady in the house was "shook
up by the fluid. On West Superior ST. Mrs.
Barnhardt's home was struck. The bolt entered
the door, flashed past two ladies in the sitting
room, passing out via the buttry, destroying one
end Of the house. A very heavy fall Of rain fol
lowed the lightning.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-01

Next to the fire Spencer's stock OF fall boots
and shoes for ladies, men, misses, youths and
children has this week been town talk. For
fine, stylish, durable and cheap goods, Spencer's
stock "elOpes with the pastry"
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Dancing Academy,

The fall term will commence at Willis's Acade.
my on Saturday, Oct s, at O'Clock, for children
and young ladies. Gentleman's class will COM
mence on Monday evening, Oct. 10, at O'Clock.
Terms "a usual. s. 5. WILLIS.
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Historic Pictures.

Photographer Bowman secured series OF
stereoscopic views of the burnt district, also
views of the memorial decorations in the Baptist
and Episcopal churches and the soldiers monu-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-01

,Es AND GESTLEMES-You will find at
Lyrh's a most complete stock of wooden and
Ion underwear Of every description and re-
r.mber that prices are always satisfactory to
urchasers.
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WANTED TO RENT-By a gentleman and wife
two nice rooms on first floor in the vicinity OF the
post Office. Apply to DR.. J. o. Harris. Real Els
tate Agent.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-01

The very best assortment of ladies muslin
underwear and ladies', misses and chldren's
wooden underwear will be found at Lynchs
PRICES ALWAYS SATISFACTORY TO PURCHASERS.
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Rnunnsi bnnnst

Wholesale and retail The /. X. L. is warranted
equal to the best; and we will not be undersold
in pumps, sewing machines or anything in our
line +. d SwEETzER & Co.
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During the squat on last Saturday afternoon,
during the fire, the wind upset the carriageof
Mr.. Cy Debolt and one or two others, and 'ass
it into ditch on east Main st. The buggywas
wrecked and Mr. Debolt slightly injured.
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OUR AGENTS.
THE FREE TRADER may be obtained at the following
places by the single copy subscriptions will be taken for
any length Of time at the regular rates:
B. WILEY, Seneca.
K. L. DoNAGHo, Streator
f. TRowBRIDaR. Marse!lles
GEO. H HsRaER, for Troy Grove, ophir and wathan
Address, Troy Grove.
The paper Is always file at the Office OF the Rock Island
r. So Clark st. under Sherman House, Chicago for
vsnience Of friends.
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Remember always that the place in Ottawa tc
buy boots cheap is at the PHILADELPHIA BOOT
AND SHOE HOUSE.
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To RENr.-A very desirable dwelling, with
modern conveniences, excellent barn, pleasant
and inviting grounds in as good neighborhood
as can be found. Rent moderate
DR. J. O. HARRIS.
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The Cass street culvert has been in use fol-
crossing during this week. The entire work VIII
be finished by Monday.
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Why do Maher Bros. sell SO many ladies' and
children's shoes? Because they sell the Cass
shoe, it is the best made and everybody that has
bought them will come again. Sold only by Ma
her Bros
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-01

The regular monthly meeting of the council
will be held on Tuesday evening. new wrln-
kle has been adopted, requiring all bills to be
handed to the clerk by Monday noon, or they
will not be audited
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-10-01

A lamp exploding in DR.. Smurr's drug store
an alarm Of fire on Tuesday evening. No
damage was done, fortunately
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Mrs. A. Armour desires to offer thanEs to all
the gentlemen for their kindness in assisting 10
save her house from the fro on Saturday.
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Don Forget It.

We sell dry goods, and lots Of them, too, no.
lions and hosiery in endless variety Of both Eu-
glish, German and French looms.
MAHER BROS
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Mr.. W, B. Titus, in a card in one of the dailies,
gives it as his opinion that the Illinois river
bridge is good for two or three years use yet
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More New Goods

Have been coming in at Hull Il Bartels' thi,
week.
FUR TRIMMINa.-In this line we have the fines
in the city for cloaks. All kinds Of fashionable
fur trimmings arc in stock, and will be made tc
order on short notice at the lowest rates. 7hi
is one Of our specialtes and everything IN carry i
good. Call and see.
Netp gloyes coming in daily.
lNe,o goods daily in the hat and cap and furnish
ing goods departments. These lines are The
most complete in the city.
We are selling Wilson Bros. shirts faster than
We can get them. They are the best, land dom,
you forget it,"
The fur stock will be opened at once, and be
the best, as usual We allow no one to beat IL,
on furs or fur trimmings. REPAIRS. Ladies
wishing repairing done should call as early a,
possible, for during the busy season less time
can be given to this work, nor can 1t be done
quite so chenply 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.
w. have bought sss4 iSs h0nas; ...., ',
. n' - ~ ---S - " ca
prices. Remember, re make Ibis guarantee: The
buyer is allowed the use OF all robes We guaran.
tee from now until January /, 1882, Cor, in other
words, we give a ninety Days guarantee, no mat
ter when the goods are bought-now or three
months hence.) 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 wears OF experience with
these goods, so that we cannot be deceived, and
annually make this guarantee; and We have
neuer had a robe returned
Call and examine any line OF goods we carry.
HULL IL BARTRLs.
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Fire alarms will hereafter be soudded by the
Baptist church bell.
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All school books used in the city schools sold
by Osnan & Hapeman at the very lowest prices.
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A correspondent Of the st. Louis insurance
journal, Won and Then, writing from Ottawa,
says: 1.-THE old American Central is represented
by Vernon q. Harris, Esq, son of that Veteran
Underwater, and author of numerous insurance
works, j. o. Harris, Esq, who is the leading in
suraIce man in this part of the state. Young
Mr.. Harris has spent some years in the insurance
office of his father and is well posted in the bust
ness. He is a young man of intelligence, and
we bespeak for him abundant succ cess in his bust
ness. He has only recently taken the agency of
the Central, but we expect good business from
his agency. We extend to him the fraternal
hand OF welcome into the American Central
familY.N
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HATS AND CArs.-Look at A. Frank " Co.'S
i immense stock and learn the low prices.
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Gentlemen's laundred and unlaundred shirts
IN great variety at Lynch's, and prices very low
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Ia ia, Bughee. Thouiast LETT US. In the Ian
Cuage of Mrs. DR.. Godwin, G. D." "he's flick
ered!" And the goo6and pious grangers, who
never gamble, are disonsolate. Blessed are they
that expect nothing for they'll get nothing
And yet no one Ems to being out. Certainly
not. And the ferNe, neither
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Flannels and blankets in great assortment ant
quantity at Lynchs.
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The ce,brated Eagle Automatic Pencil for sale
At Osml Hapeman's.
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FOR SALE-Charles Banchard's residence on
the west side.
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Diyinely tall
,,r most diyiuely n

She's gone 10. All gone. Set 'em up in the
next alley. he funeral cards have already been
6;.trihu,ea,y 'his next friend"
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"".uRALO ROBHS,

Boys and chidren's clothing, largest assert
ment and lowest prices, at A. Frank Il Co.'S.
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Beautiful fall and winter overcoats, our own
make, Just open at A. Frank Il Co.'s.
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The City Council held a special session on last
Tuesday evening at the Circuit Court room, the
use Of which has been given the council for their
meetings. The mayor, by Instruction, appointed
a committee, composed OF Aldermen Carew,
Leonard and Griffith and Foreman Blanchard,
to hunt up quarters for the fire department tenn
porarily housed in Deans barn, the steamer In a
shed next door, and other property in the street.
The police committee were authorized to hunt
up q calaboose. The fire committee were in
structed to report officially the city's loss. On
motion Of Carew, the city attorney was author
the city Of Ottawa and the members OF the city
council in the United States Circuit Court for the
Northern District of Illinois in any application
that may be made for writ OF msndamus TO
cause the levy and collection OF takes for the pay
ment of the Judgments recovered against the
city In said court for sums not exceeding five
thousand dollars, and to stipulste and agree for
and on behalf Of the city and members Of the
council that the city will abide in each OF said
cases by the final decision Of the court Of last re-
sort rendered in any one OF said cases in which an
application may be made for writ Of mandamus
for the purposes aforesaid. And that the finance
committee be authorized and empowered 10
make any necessary arrangements for counsel
to assist the city attorney In case he deems II
necessary TO have assistance. Bills of VI. White
Cs3S 50) and Howard (sS6. 75) for entertainment
Of visiting Ore departments were paid.
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Wheeler has photographed the ruins. of course
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Underwear for the coming season, best quality
and lowest prices can be found at Frank IL Co.'S
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Demorest's portfolio for fall and winter at Os
man & Hapeman's. Price, Is ceLts.
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The recommendation OF the President and
Governor. that the various churches throughout
the land should hold memorial services on Mon
day, was needed only by the EpiscopalIan and
Baptist denominations in this city. Both church.
es were appropriately decorated, attended by fair
congreg cations, and the services deeply impress.
i've The Congregational church. also, was hand.
somely decorated.
In addition to the accommodation OF the Pres.
ldsnt and Governor, services at the Episcopal
church were held in obedience 10 pastoral let.
ter Of the Bishop Of the diocese. In Ottawa,
with great propriety, the funeral services Of the
prayer book were adapted to the occasion, the
Rec tor, Rev. +. NJ. Gregg, experimenting them
with short and impressive address. The excel.
lent choir Of the church was in attendance. and
added greatly to the beauty and soemnity Of the
service by their tasteful rendering Of the hymns
chanting the Psalter, and closing with touch.
ing and impressive funeral dirge.
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School books at Osman & Hapeman's.

e. Y. Griggs's store, telephone No. 100.
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Go aud see the nobsy business suits at A.
Frank & Co.'S.
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Remember always that the place in Ottawa to
buy dry goods, including carpets, is at Lynch's.
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Read Our Guarantee Study Our Compass.

WE are the OLDEST ONE PRICE CLOTHING HOUSE STATE
Salesman is allowed to devae any our Guarantee
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Less than million dollars worth Of lannels,
blankets and WOODEN yarns at Lynch's, and prices
extremely low.
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Madam Demorests patterns, the fall and win.
ter styles, at Osman " Hapemans.
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VIM. Trabing, the veteran Ottawa clothier, has
laid in an elegant line OF fall and winter clothing
Some OF his specialties are
Nice kilt suits for children. Children's clothing
to tit all ages, from the smallest child up.
A fine line Of oosrcoats-and very cheap. Think
OF it, an extra size overcoat for as low as s. 50;
and from that up!
Fashionable line of hats and caps
Novelties in fancy shirts, and general line OF
furnishing goods as fine and cheap as you'll find
anywhere.
William keeps no high priced clerks, has light
expenses. and gives his customers the benefit
He will let no one undersell him, and generally
greatly undersells his neighbors
"Wh,sper"-H you want any custom made
clothing, interview Trabing.
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). E. GUlIIci r. o. plupx.
Exposition

C., r. I. II P. railway will sell excursion tick
cts to Chicago at 50 25 tor the round trip nclud-
ing ticket of admission TO the exposition on the
dates named below from Ottawa:
Issued. Good to or before
Sept 80 and Oct. l...................Oct 2, 1881
Oct TO- II, IL and Is ............ . Oct II, 1881
Oct. 20, 81 aud 22..................Oc Oct "A, 1881
Tickets must be stamped by the secretary of
the exposition and presented within the time
limited for return passage. Respectfully,
d. NJ. HALL, Agent.
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--latest Styles Of Hacks, Carriages and Buggies
MASONIC,


Regular communications Of Occidental Lodge No. 40 A.
F. A. NJ, first and third Mondays Of each month. Solo
mon Degen ". NJ Jas. McMannus, S. W.; Lothrop Per.
kins. J; W; H. c. Nash Treas; A. NJ Hoffman. Sec.
Regular conversations OF Shabbona Chapter No. 81 r. A.
n: first and third Wednesdays OF each month VIM. l..
Millgan p Samuel Chapman. K; yustus Harris, s.;
Regular Concaves of Ottawa Commandery No. 10 X. T.,
second and fourth Thursdays Of each month c. d. Trim.
BILE, Z. c. Il. NJ Macarthur Generalissmo: T. II. Smith,
Capt Gcn; II. c. Nash, Treas; A. NJ Hoffman, Recorder.
MOURNING PAPER EInveo sps: f n sr y
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20 Years

Twenty years experienc in putting up pre-.
scrintions FRBEs 81 LoRRIAUX.
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The fall trade is opening up brisk;y at II. j.
GILLKN's, with one OF the finest stocks afastidi.
Gus public could ask for: o stock OF the greatest
variety, and complete in all details.
DRESS GOODS.
The dress goods stocky which Mr.. Gillen ever
keeps perfect, is particularly rich in all that is
new and novel In fancy and staple dress goods.
Specially worthy Of attention are
A full line OF all new shades In cashmeres;
A mammoth stock Of black cashmeres; good
black 40.inch goods as low as Soc and upwards;
Immense stock Of black and colored silks
TRIMMINGS.
A superb line OF plushes In all the different
shades: black, garnets, bronzes, myrtles, browns,
gold old gold and steel:
Brocade silks for trimmings;
A new and complete line OF satins, in all lead.
ing shades;
Immense stock Of silk velvets, in black and
colors
Velvetines;
New line Of black silk trimmings, gimps, &c.
Indeed all the latest novelties in trimmings
will be found in this stock.
The notion stock is the largest and most COM
pete in the county, and is offered at new and lo,c
prices.
1t will be hard to find an equally attractive
stock in this county in the lines above named or
one approaching it in size or lowness OF prices
on really desirable goods.
Immense stock OF fiannels cloths blankets,
water. proofs, domestics and all staple dry goods
Mr.. Gilien's sha,a stock, everybody comedies
nowadays, is al,cays the best in the city. II IL
particularly attractive just now.
Boot and shoe stock lately replenished with
full line Of ladies', gents, misses, youths and
children's boots and shoes-offered at lo,u prices
Grocery stock, the best and cheapest in the
city.
Mr.. Gillens resources are unlimited for meet.
ing the most exacting demands OF the season
he is never undersold; and asks only call from
the public to prove all he says.