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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

! The thaw OF last week, which created such con-
sternatiou In river towns, came to q sudden halt
on last Friday night, when the rain and light
snow storm OF the day became the severcst snow
storm Of the season. About a foot Of snow fell.
Early Saturday morning 1t became colder, while
the wind increased. Everywhere the snow drift
ed. On the C., r. & .. trains on the Fox River
line were on time but on the Rock Island they
were entirely at sea. During most Of the week
since the storm the fast overland trains were
abandoned, and all trains ran on uncertain time I;
while switches are filed with cars set out from
too heavy trains.-ln the country hereabouts the
drifting Was general and in some places sufficient
to make travel tedious and even hazardous in
places. However, the snow Of Friday night was
very damp and too heavy for drifting until Sat.
urday. In town the drifts were not great. The
result was the finest sleighing We have seen this
winter, and with oil breaks caused by the break
up OF last week repaired by freezing the streets
have been filled with farmers all week. After
the freeze the high water OF the rivers rapidly
subsidized leaving the bottoms covered with ice,
utilized as skating Kinks.
On Thursday evening came another violent
snow storm. The snow began falling early in
the evening and lasted all night, during which
time lS inches of snow fell. This with 10 inches
Of the Friday night snow makes % inches q
snow within u week. During the day IL was
warm enough to begin thaw on the walks, but
there Is no indication Of break up. The county
will. with all this snow be able to consider Itself
lucky II ii goes away without doing All immense
amount OF damage in connection with the unu.
sual amount of ice on all the water.courses.
The Rock Island Road has had immense diff
cullies TO overcome this week in getting her pas.
sengcr trains through the snow, short and light
trains being only forced through by the tow of
three and four engines. Considering the hard
work to be accomplished, we are inclined to be-
licve that only the Rock Island could accomplish
the task The Burlington to Ottawa has been
much more favored by Old Probs and has not
been seriously disturbed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19
AZ Hull's.

All hands were at work yesterday Just rs
though they didn't expect this fine winter
weather would continue all spring and summer.
In the frs; place the invoice is going on, and
each hours work develops more and more
goods. The completeness and size Of a stock
like that az llull's would sstonsh even the most
iconiding Lad he TO handle one. half Of II.
The new spring carpets have been coming In.
They expect to carpet half the county the com.
ing season, and with handsome carpets, too.
Really, It will be q shame II anyone puts down
an ugly carpet this spring in this county.
Next week there will be new laces for neck.
wear, new notions, &c.
Rain or snow, this store never runs out Of
nice goods.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

Mr.. Anton Leipolt, Of Columbus, Ohio, the
new turn.teacher at Turner Hall, In this city,
began hi, work on Wednesday evening last with
some % boys In the Juvenile class and 10 or Il
in the youths class, with the expectation of a
larger class to day. Mr.. L. Is perfectly familiar
with the English language-an accomplishment
most Of the teachers have not possessed. The
regular class hours are: wcdnesday-girls, 5 to
g p. M; Wednes lays and saturdays-boys, Z to
$50 p. m. DID,; youths, $50 to 10 p. IN; Saturdays
the girls class turn from go to 4 O'Clock. The
monthly dues are 10 eta. for girls and boys, and
% etc. for larger scholars
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

THAT RAMPANT STEER. While the employees
ing some cattle through town on Monday, one
steer became wild and wholly unmanageable,
and making headlong lunges at persons on the
streets, came near INJECTING serious If not fatal
injuries on various individuals The steer wa.
finally "eoralcd" in Mr. Deans livery stable and
there shot
As The incident has been deliberately exploited
in three or four papers already we should hardly
refer to 1t here were it not that the Rerublica,,
In Its story Of the Wild steer, takes occasion to
incorporate most unjust and uncalled for as.
pcrsion against Mr.. Vim. Degen, OF the meat
market on Madison street. 1t says, after the
steer was shot, "the carcass was delivered among
other carcasscs by Mr.. Degen to the county asy
lum," on his contract to supply that institution
with meat. Now the steer belonged TO I. & J..
Degen, who have no connection whatever with
Mr.. VIM. Degcn or his market, or his contract
with the cousty asylum, nor did a pound of the
carcass Of said steer get into his meat market
Further, Mr.. Vim. Degen never delivers meat In
carcasscs or even quarters to the county asylum,
but the warden Of that institution comes to the
market and selects his meat and has II cut to suit
him exactly like other customers, and never
takes u whole carcass. or quarter or half quar-.
ter at a time The insnuation against Mr.. VIM.
Degen Is thus purely gratituous, baseless and
unprovoked Islander.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19
Socially.

A party Of some 25 or 30 young people piled
into sleighs on last Wednesday evening and went
out to Mr.. John Luellen's place In South Ottawa,
taking that gentleman and family completely by
surprise. Nevertheless his home being always
open for his friends. It was but o short time be.
fore dancing began, and 4 jolly evening was
spent ty all present
The second masquerade ball Of the Turner
soclety takes place on next Tuesday evening. 1t
will be . strIctly invitation party. and no one
without the "open sesame" OF an invitation TO
himself addressed will be admitted. Willis will
play.
The fret periodical soiree Of tbs s. K. G. OF
Seneca WAS so very successful aud pleasant that
the young people OF the place have Insisted on a
second. which will take place in Jackson's Hall
on the evening Of the 18th. Invitations have al.
ready been iseued.
The "Ottawa Delivery Boys" give their first
an 3uai ball at Willis (who also furnishes the
music), on Monday evening, Feb. %, when a
pleasant evening is anticipated BY the ticket
holders.
Many friends In this county will be pleased to
hear OF the marriage, at st. COLUMBIA church in
thlS Guy, Oh Weonesuhy iaSt, VI hV''o AN"SiS' VI
| Grand Rapids TO-, and Miss Mamie Cary, daugh-
ter OF John Cary Of this city.
| On Wednesday last Mr.. James l.. Murray and
Miss Lizzie Sattery were quietly married at
ST. COLUMBIA church in this city, and after the
ceremony took the train for New Orleans. The
FREE TRADER extends its con yratulations
| Willis dancing academy at Marseilles closed
on last evening by grand calico hop, which
was planned to be the finest party OF the season
in that town.
Invitations have been issued for q calico hop
at Opera Hail." Wedron, on next Tuesday
evening, Feb. go.
The Bottle Blowers Of this city dance at Will
ls's on the a3th.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

The public will bear In mind D. Hecnsn & Coz
announcement that their business here must bt
wound up early in March, and that the udvan
tages OF their closing out sale will not long be
offered, Carrying as they do large stock of de
sirab!e dry goods, boots and shoes aud groceries,
this sale clearly presents opportunity not like.
ly to be coon again offered to obtain desirable
goods in these lines at cost prices. The stock
will all be included In the sale, and the public
are cordially invited 10 call.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19
Newt Newt

New line Of hats just in at Hull II Bartels' at
very low prices gents fur still hat for $3.50; for
young gent, 200, guaranteed.
New neckwear in the latest styles.
Remember, you can buy Of Hull 4 Bartels a
Wilson Bros. shirt for $50 guaranteed better
than any other man can pvt up for the same
money.
Hull 4 Bartsls' will never be beaten on prices,
quality Or extent OF goods IN their lines Call on
them and see what they are doing.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19
NUMBER 20.

Streator Free Pres: ut has been the practice
in Streaor for u number of years amorg tho
"steerers" to watch the miners when they got
paid off, and az soon ss possible thereafter get
them To drinking, and then fleece them Of their
money with games aud cards. Some miuers sre
thus left the next morning TO 20 to work with
out cent of their last months pay, and proas.
bly, with the months store bills still unpaid. A
gre at deal OF money was dropped In this way
last night"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19
Died

Arthur Allen, son o! John and Belle Pounds tone,
died on Feb 10Th, ISL, aged Syears, II months
and 20 days.
| He died from the effects OF lye, which he drank
about two years previous TO his death. Being
unable 10 swallow solid food, he received nour.
lshment IN liquid form through tube inserted
| in his throat. For some weeks past he seemed
to be Improving and his parents had hopes of
his recovery, but the Master came and took the
! little sufferer from world of sorrow 10 one Of
bliss. He passed away quietly and hss gone to
swell the number Of whom the Savior said, "Of
such is the kingdom of heaven" The funeral
services were held at Yale Chapel, attended BY
large number OF friends. The afflicted parGnts
have the sympathy Of the entire community and
the prayers of Christian people. A. $.
The city Of La Sale is in mourning to-day for
Rev. Father Anthony, who died In that city at
IT. - Yesterday. The Rev FatLer, who was born
lin the County Waterford, Ireland, "a years ago,
went to La Sale previous to 1874, where he has
since resided. He came from very respectable
and wealthy family, and some years ago was left
large fortune on condition that he should re-
turn to Ireland. He refused, however, to give
up his work aud adopted home for the wealth.
He was educated on the continent and there or.
dained to the prestly Office. He always took
deep interest in the growth OF his adopted home
and was identified with most Of La Sales advan
ces IIis noble character had cndearcd him to
all classes OF her citizens and all mourn his
dccease.
Mrs. c. s. Phelps, OF East Ottawa, died at her
home early on last Saturday morning., OF IN larial
fever She had been in poor health for 10 or IL
years past, but on Thanksgiving Day she was a.,
tackled with the fever which caused her death,
after o world OF suffering 10 spite OF tho most
careful attention she received through all her H.
ness. On Sunday last services we're held a, the
house by her pastor, Rev. Mr.. Arnold, Of the ".
F. church, and on Tuesday she was buried in the
cemetery at Prairie Center, where her frIends
gon. before lie In rest She was born In Orleans
county, " Y, In 1884, and came with her father
and hi- family 10 La Sale county In ls49, set
lllng IN the town Of Ophir, where her brothers
stil reside. She leaves one son, Hartley c.
Phelps, now Of Council Grove, Kan. and her
husband, Alderman Phelps, q her own imme
diate family. She was in all respects q noble
woman, whose decea-e brings sorrow and regret
to a wide circle Of friends.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19
OUR AGENTS.


BAPTIST CHURoH.-Serviccs morning and eve
ming by tho pastor. Morning theme: "Can mar
understand the thought Of God" Evening
theme for young men.
Congregational Chuyrh.-The following sermons
are announced for tomorrow ut the Congrega
nonal church-Rev. Mr.. Barnes: 1.-THE Christian
Church as a Family" in the morning; In the
evening: "Poltics In the Pulpit" to be followed
on "Who should be our next Mayor"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

The Bclleville (Ill.) Democrat: The Horse and
his Diseases This Is the title OF valuable
book, published hy y. }. K.ndsil, ". D., Enos
hurgh Falls Vermont, aud full Of just such In
formation concerning that useful and noble ssi
NAL as every body ought 10 know. The whole
'eacbirg Of the work Is humane and rl.ysting,
reminding all that "a merciful man y m.reifni
tn his beast" Send for copy, only . cents.
For sale by Osmaa s. llspeman.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

1t was Acknowledged long ago that 90 library
WAS complete without hseaulay and Gibbon
consequently there was number Of incomplete
libraries, because common folks could hardly At.
ford to buy when Mscaulay coat $3.50 and Glib
bon s9O0 osmsn & Hapeman give you bc,A for
a. 10, aud they are the nestest, handiest editions
you ever sswi You can want nothing better.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

The New York Observer says OF the latest ven
ture OF the wonderful American Book Exchange
(sold by Osman & Hapernan): "The LIBRARY or
UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE Is the appropriate title
the reprint Of the American Book Exchange OF
this city Of the last QSS0J Edinburgh and Lon
don Edition OF Chambers Encyclopedias, with
Copious Additions by American Editors As
would be expected and desired, this American
edition has been prepared and enlarged, with a
view TO supplying the demand for Information
upon such topics as are Of special interest to
Americans. About fifteen thousand titles have
been added with a view 70 this demand, making
the total nunb Der about forty thousand We have
made constant use Of Chdn.I-rs' Encyclopedia for
many years, and without instituting any nyd.
lou. comparison with other works Of the same
kind, We do not hesitate to pronounce 1t an in.
valuable treasury Of information on any and all
subjects On which ordinary readers desire infor.
nation. Those who have this work at hand are
furnished with library, Scientific,
Literary, Biographical. etc and the low rate a
which it ia sold brings 1t within the reach Of all"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

BIZ Arson lives Ia Marseiles-a prohibition
town. Consequently on Thursday he took in
more Peoria spring water than WAS good for him
and fell down tie cellar stairs at Howsrd's which
he thought was the toilet room. DR.. Hard
dressed the Wounds on the back Of his head.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

Tho Water Power Bond case will be called In
the r. 8. Court on Tuesday next, before Judge
Blodgett Noloney, Nicholson, and Lawrence,
Campbell & Lawrence represent the city, and
Judge Edredge the plaintiff Cary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

II there ever was q specific for any one CON-
plant then Carriers Little Liver Pills are speci
DC fer Sick Headache, and every woman should
know this. They are not only positive cure,
bat sure preventive II taken when the approach
Ia felt. Csrter's Little Liver Pills act directly on
the liver and bile, and in this way remove the
cause Of disease without first making you sick nv
q weakening purge. II you try them you will
not be disappointed. Feb.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

The Ottawa branch Of the Laud League will
hold public meeting Ia The court house on
this Saturday evening The meeting will be
addressed by Hon. Patrick Meledy, editor Of the
Celtic Nost.y, Hon w. J. Hynes, and probably
by Hon. A. L. Morrison the Irish orator. Mr..
Meledy is now sc years of age, and has spent
eleven years OF his life In British prison Mel.
edy's head Is as white as snow, caused by his
confinement. The object Of the meeting is to
explain to the American people, who are es.
pecially welcome, the object of the Land league.
A great many American people have the idea
that the membership Of tho League is restricted
to the Irish people. This ID mistaken idea.
The French people in Chicago have formed a
branch league. The educated Americans of all
the large cities, without distinction Of race, re-
lgion or politics, are rapidly becoming mem.
bers. The editors OF the Tribune Inter Orean,
ksenina Journal ard Daily fe,cs are members Of
the Executive Committee OF the Chicago League.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19
Notice

The person or persons who have taken the
papers and Giles In the estate Of Geo. Miller, DE-
ceased, from the county clerks Office without
leave, will please return them without delay.
2. W. SrocKsLE6BR, County Clerk
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

Farmers who attend J. <. Porter's auction sale
next Friday and Saturday t25th and Goth will be
able to make selections from the most complete
stock Of agricultural implements ever brought
to Ottawa. None Of cur farmer readers should
neglect to attend the sale.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19
Only so cts. meal at Mitchell's Dining Room

II you want to dance (2) at the great Inaugural
Ball on the ith of March, YOU must call on Post.
master Cameron and put upaE, which he will
send to headquarters for pasteboard. II he'll
guarantee lis three square feet TO racquet in
Wen give the ball racket
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

Mrs. Thos. Hickey ia lead to believe by recent
information from Ireland that she has fallen
heirness to small fortune Of some S5O, 600 Few
women In this world have more fully earned that
amount OF mony II hard work, family trouble and
the hardshps OF this world are taken into &C.
cOuDt
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

The basement OF the Congregational church
will be open Saturday and Wednesday afternoons,
Feb. 10th and ed, for the purpose of receiving
supplies of clothing. food and useful articles,
for tho suffering freedmen of Kansas.
Br ORDER OF COMMITTEE
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

Tho la Sale County Agricultural Bosrl will
bold a meeting on next Saturday, at o'clock
r M, to elect officers and transact such other
business as may appear necessary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19
Pumps. Pumpsf

Wholesale and retail The I. y. L. Is warranted
equal TO the best; and we will not be undersol'
in purnpe, sewing machines or anything In GU
line. +. D. SwsgrZEa & 20.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19
For Minnesota,

Those interested in the Minnesota movement
are requested to meet at Mr.. Bushnclls ome'
this tSaturday) 2. N. at 9 o'clock.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

Workmcn haye been engaged this week IL
blasting out the Ice in the hydraulic basin to Sc
cure passage way for the water. The ice il
some five feet thick.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19
LOCAL MATTE RS
MASONIC,

Regular communications ~ Occidental Lodse No 70 A.
p A. NJ Grst and second Mondays OF each month Hen
" w.; las McMsnnus. g. w.. Lothrop Perkins }, W.
Regular conversations OF Shahbona Chapter NO. " T. a.
Nssh, Treas A, N. Hoffman, sec; VIM = Michigan, Il.
Regular Concayes of Ottawa Comnandery No 10 X. T,
second aud fourth Thursdays OF each month C. Mash
Treas; A. N HOFFMAN. Sec; c. d. Trmsle. i. c.; L. A
Ne Arthnr E. u. Smith, Capt. Gen'l
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

The las. reports from Strestor cay the artesian
we'll is down about /, 200 feet; but the water is
still come s. II. from the surface.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

The Naher Bros are making 1t lively on uppe
La Salte street. Our readers will find their nev
adver on the 5th page good reading.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

A fresh stock OF fine shoes ,ust received at J
MegaiEns, for gents wear.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19
Cheap Shoes.

Call and examine Il job lot OF Ladies' aud Misses
shoes at IS cents aud 81 per pair--former price
So 90 and $25O. d. HEENAN d Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

The measles have captured a number Of young
folks shou. town, and red notices posted by the
board Of health on houses containing cases are
becoming very common sights. A citizen whose
home Is so ornamen'ed says the board ought TO
stick big one on the third ward school house
as most needing snch device
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

Mrs, W. e. Bennett, Of Moline, ILL.,, died IN
that city last week. She wss we'll known Ia L.
Sale as Florence De Merritt, daughter OF B. r.
De Merritt, of that city. She wss 50 years Of
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

AMERICAN BALL-BLUE Is favcrite article \
American laundries. Try 1t; you will never ue
any other. 1t 10 just what you want Feb
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

| He that wants to be booted in the highest
style OF the art can have his wants supplied by a
visit to the chesp cash store OF J. Negafflu.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

Mr.. +. II. Bestman is closing out his stock o
furniture. See adver. on 9th page.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

Charles Blanchard will sell his residence In
Ottawa upon reasonable terms.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

LADIES SHoPPIS6 BAsKErs.-A fine stock jus'
received Of Oman & Hape mans.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

Go to your druggist for Mrs. Fr,enan's w,
National Dyes. For brightness and durability Of
color ara uu.qualed. Color from 2 to S pounds
Price, l6 cents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

Notice the change In Piergue's adver. this
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

A good dinner for so cents at Mi;chel's Dining
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19
Take Notice.

Owing 70 the prices We have to pay for butch
srs' stock. We are compelled to AK lS} cents Pc,
pound for best cuts Of beef, veal, pork and NUT
ton until further notice
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

Thirty cents will buy good square meal at
Mitcheil's Dining Room.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19

toR until further notice
VIZ. DsoEH, DAVID SAxpERsoy,
CONRAD WILHELM, A. l.. Woop,
JHo. r. FLICK, THoS MoFADpEN,
C. G. KsospLsR, GEO LIPPsRr.
. Peter SfElNeAca, SAs'L DapIrcsa
G8cRaz LsaI,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-19


In this coMIlete Ind icing tiyeI
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-10-05
THINKERS WILL READ AND HEED
THIS

When our most experienced and practical
physicians widely endorse and recommend a
medicine, knowing from the Ingredients
used it must have an excellent general eff
feet on the human system, and be a true
strengthened of every organ of life, and re-
cognized as Natures best assistant in curing
dyspepsia, Indigestion, general debility,
nervous pros tration, want of vitality, con-
valescence, fevers, chronic chills and fever,
dumb egue, female diseases. broken-down
constitutions, ill health, weakness, debility,
imperfect action of the organs of life and
health, &C., all of which makes life misera-
BILE; then indeed should the newspaper
press of the country call the attention of
suffering humanity to SO meritorious COM
pound. We refer to BRowN's IRON BrrTERs,
a remedy having the largest sale in the EAST
of any medicine ever invented, simply be-
cause it has true merit and gives permanent
relief-HERALD