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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-04-20
A Cool Letter from a Husband.


I have become accidcntly possessed OF
the following letter, which is a correct
COPY Of one lately addressed by Il Cor
poral Of Marines to his wife, from Il YES
sci which is at present stationed oil the
west coast of Africa.
WIFE-G was greatly surprised to
hear from you Through my CaPtaln), |
had forgotten that was married, ana 10
tell YOU the truth, had entirely forgot
ten YOU. should have thought that a
handsome young woman like you would
have been above applying to u poor
marine for help. | think you have been
ruidcd by your mother in this matter,
as YOU have in all others. Well, J. should
like YOU to act upon my advice lor
once. that is to take no notice OF your
mother, do the best you can for yourself, J,
and. if possible, get married again. 1t
might be better tor you. | can assure
Won that | never will trouble you as long
as live. am very comfortable IN the
service, and there is no doubt but that
shall stav in the service for the next II
wears Ny Captain said that he wouIC
not interfere with my private aIIairS' an,
if had any trouble with you to take ne
notice of it. | must now conclude, ahC
don't think shall ever see you or Man
chester again, for | have greater attrac
tions in Portsmouth than any other par
of England.
Z" | remain, etc.
"P.S.-I cannot return your letter Il
it is lost"
In this letter the sternness of the wal
rior and the Inconsistency of the sailor ar
icarfully and wonderfully combined.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-04-20

probable that about double this number
went to Kansas, but finding the condi
tions of life somewhat different from
what was represented, fully half became
dissatffcd and came back to their old
homes.
Speaking Of street improvements, the
Atlanta Constitution says; "Ihe work
that'has already been done has added
heavily to the value Of the property in
the neighborhood, Near old Peachtree
Mr.. Gaines is assessed over $4,000 on an
investment Of 5000 made less than Il
year ago, and Mr. lloke Smith over
81, 600 ON an investment Of 81, 900 made
about year and half ago These are
but lucky samples Of the advance that
will be recorded all along the line, The
friends OF old Peachtrcc insist that t
will soon equal new Pcachtrcc as a resi-
dence street. The Whitehall improve
mcnt will bring just as decided results,
and will start boom in West End
property as soon as it is opened AID
made the thoroughlarc between that de-
lightfuI suburb and the city. Out near
Richardson street, Il little work done by
the street force in clearing new way
has resulted in the building Of twelve
new houses within radius Of less than
200 yards, and Others are going up, three
only of the twelve houses being finished.
Six of them me built by Mr. WadIey rs
tenement houses; the others are homes.
On one new street the increase in taxa
bic property in one year was over $780,
ttD ~
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-04-20
HUM0RS OF THE DAY.

The soft corn Is hard enough 10 Dear.
DOMESTIC dispatch--Johnny with the
hot buckwheat.
TIE greatest mashers usually turn oui
the smallest potatoes.
"YoU Will love only me, George, dar-
ling?" Sometimes" ho says.
WHEN u Now York young man pops
the question he says: Lets consoll-
date"
The New York NcwS declares that ST
was farseeinG chap who invented the
telescope
THE "Ironclad Oath" is when fellow
rcclincs on the zenith end of tack with
his bare foot.
IN New England they are making rum
from old shoes. One drink OF 1t starts
the flow OF sole.
Ip we were n girl, We would select a
| lover from among tailors--lor they AL
know how to press suit.
The lazy boy fears that if he once be-
gins to earn his own living be will be al
ways expected to do it.
TnE original poem read by Bjorn-
stcme Bioulnson, just before he begins
his lecture is "Tujggwasson. " That's
OlOf it.
GrrnoLLARD, most candid of Philoso-
pliers, remarks: "Would that ! had ten
thousand Il year" "ro do what?" 10
do nothing"
A MANS residence, in law, is where he
has his washing done. We pity Detroit
men. Poor devils, to have no homes
Boston Posi-.
SunRr courtinp. "Rachcl, the Lord
hath sent me to marry thee, said the
suitor. "The Lords will be DONE" was
the submissive reply,
porJcru,x--''Now, then, move on!
Thern's nothing the matter here"
sarcastic Boy-"Of course there isn't.
If there was You wouldn't be here"
4 Ioypoy wife cannot blow up her
lusbond without fine people in the next
house rushing out to inform the authori-
tics that they have discovered a Fenian
blot
T,rr poI,irooro C,rstom. .bonso of,iciols
claim tbot thev can tell n smuggler in
s;y J;Gnrcrt wovs After he has been
tnll in one WAY. what GOOD do the Othe2
five do2
U.,i,.lu. o,r-hot doos+ t,or boro
,,,i ii,n ~ ,SN' IVA T"Si Gi1oj G IL iWto two bnadS
.Iijr4' ..iijrlt NV GrotLr"n I " soiJ be ,Irt ua
cnneiJor wbot Elijah did hear: and.
soc,nIIv What he didn't hear"
N,,r,,,rr,s, ynIyo tbo fact (ond ner.
no; W. o,,nnoa ',,,,l ,,,nr, or IA tSt tbn cIdrov
ls @ ntions =" f"9, ~ tn ueacn orn % co bnsv ri
n "u" jGn'l,Vo t;,n ,oi,;nn ~ , twn nonnIo ono tho
'''o Inuo ','m,5 1"t 70 IU incrnnso ~
/ rrny oatch rots with hoitod Rsbbooks
ma I C",Lii iHSo W. "1,i cD D"',' u = art
IN EeM & i"tE not or,,,sonidnt ""J'' T"st lot If
tI%'GG t%;s hind " and go;ng off like smoke at n
LII I'IInr %'''i io,nn % Gri3rs by mail nrnmntIv
',pal"I 'U,,", i" I'4,or t"E Di,Jin,,9, JL,irhc1c
FL ''','''''' 'N'l ly''o C..l,,,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-04-20

A celebrated preacher who married
Presidents daughter, once upon a time,
not SO long ago, came to our editorial
rooms once, and when informed that
"yrotc up" all the religious news lee.
lures, amuscmcnts, etc, politely re-
oucstcd me to speak well of lecture he
was ooinr to deliver. The lecture was a
mere rchash of what had been written
for a score of years. wish you could
have read my report of the same. 1t
must have appeared touching to him.
For two years pulled a minister, fill
inc his church for him sunday after
SUNDAY. do not say this boastingly or
cgotistically, but state it as fact. l
was ON the most influential paper in
that city, and need not present proofs
of the power of the press. He never did
anything special for me, but frequently
said that fhc could at any time he would
willingly do so. Sometime after, when
very badly pressed for money, | re-
aucstcd small loan from him, and he
said he had not the money, although get
ting about $4,000 year from church
whose pulpit he obtained chiefly through
the complimentary notices which orig
mated in my brain. II is almost need
less to say here that at the time | re-
ouested this small loan of him | was not
in position to advance his interests
Had / asked for it at the proper time,
doubtless it would have been forth
coming.
All that have written above is true.
The reader can reflect and ponder over
these facts at his leisure. l could say
more, but it would be mere repetition.
"All is not gold that glitters." And
to the above aged adage | want to add
an original line, which | have just had
copyrighted at great expense:
4 Il are not pious who preach.
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Mrs. MAoorrIy had been reading in

Mrs. MAdoFFIS had been reading in
the newspapers of man who died
leaving a young and attractive widow,
to whom he devised his entire wealth.
" Now, that's what I call true philan-
thropy," she remarked, removing her
spectacles and looking at her husband as
if she expected to be contradcted.
80 Why SOP he amiably asked. Be-
cause" said she, "he left his property
in such way that some other man viii
be sure to enioy it
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-04-20
jeMlie's Graduation Dress.

jeMie's Gr&dUatjOn Dress.
"Now, go on with yow study, Jennie.
It's useless to discu ihe matter
But mothnr don't s,r--'
"Of course You DON'T see, dear, but
when your father has decided, he has
l,cH'd, you know Don't think any
more about it, Come, | can't spare you
but fifteen minutes more Gou must
help lac on Joluuy's jachet just the
outtonholcs, nay eyes are SO poor
"Why don't you get Miss Sutchson to
make the buttonholes!'
"Non't aah me, What did your
M.ha say yesterday noon, and again
Just now at supper time? If you will
make tucm t can get the jacket finished
tonight. lIouecds it enough"
"Now, mother MaybcTy, it's too bad!
rum'a suit is shabby, but don't believe
lac cares. One day more won't make
uuch difference any way; and | will
alp ON tine buttonholcs tomorrow after
aum il PWdy don't como for me to
practice that duet for her"
$50, my dear. Never put off till to-
morrow what can he done to-day
nmdmaa motto. you know, | wish you
Would b.rit iumfud more than youdo.
ghuo- now you mustn't say another
word keep y1mthouqa,,m your lesson.
shmt speak for fifteen minutes
At this Jennie resumed studying, for
She was as dcsirous as hrrmothcr was for
her to be correct in rccitatious. She has
orrn dreM,mS tins las rcHc" IN history,
which was TO determine her rank in
,rholm~hip. After her father was unx-
ious that she should stand high at grad
only three weeks hence he
had even taken pains to go over with her
| nil the battles Of tine rebellion and tho
events Of the rruco.Gcrmon war. dates
were such trouble to her; and taught her
mold method Of his own for memoriz-
mg such things accurately
She wen. on patiently with the words
of tine book. Iiut am sorry to say her
thoughts wandered TO Prudence Wim's
| u..l lf... II t.,,l. ..,,,,, i,,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-04-20

A PROVINCIAL acrobat hesitates before
y tropcze on which he is about to do
Jorino feat. His manager angerss;,
:" Miserable man, you have no courageH
miserable Yourself" answers the trap,
ezist; '.you promised me six dollars: and ,!
,.a, now wish to give me only five: ,
!.What then? "Well, a fellow Will
rist his life for six dollars, but not for
fvaw
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-04-20
MUD ROADS.

A Good text for a road speech IN tine L's
:" The roads are not pissaoie'
Not even jackas'able; ,,..,
And all VINO would tavCl en-
Must turn oal and Slaye,l en-. i5a ,,,.,,,,,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-04-20

THE prejudices Of men ernanate from
the mind and may be overcome; the
preiudices of women emanate from the
heart and are impregnable. Argens.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1881-04-20

Ny lottcrSl written in my earnest hCyhood
room who left us but the other day,
Ana am sitting here, aud tIy to road them
-. Through tears do not care 10 brush away
Tears i'r my friend and tcars-ah! much more
For HIM myself, the self that is dead
As he TO whom these faded things were written
Ere youth and trust had from my living He'd.
II was myself remember thar, who wrote them;
Read them once more, and note the noble life,
The vast cnd,ayor, and the desperate struggle
10 rise above the poyclers IN the slrlci
The sacrifice OF self for good oi others
Tnr passion ut the ,ulipflnss OF the poor;.
The angry fight 'Ciu,l pildc, aud sin, aHd rlchc'i :
The looking onward when the priL1 was sure
Ours, too the hands 10 ease the oycradcn,
Ous tine strong voice whose sweet words OF
truth
Should Ger compel hearing from the people,
Who now but scoloi nt our mp"luoui yoHln'
The Worll, awakened, soou would grow mUcA uet-
ter;
Soon SIN anl sorrow, dying in the dust
Would vanish lr N tn earth b lore iht r"NIHht
iM,hoI lrun oar swords, whose blades shou'u
never rust.
Yet he is dead, and am Old and tired.
du not Cfrp /. all the world h. sin;
listen dw,y to my sons loud yauu,ngs
of inI' III -hl lUiuc they Nr' sure tn WIN,
Al, barn the letters. As they luI ip ashes
NfHWi- they Do liSo Our iarliu. mortal dreams,
Nu.d u,uu woids, and ltOIr.i luu.mrpt
OiU,l U0s rOmis"! by oar youths light dreams.
IN Mr Var H'HHt.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-01
AMUSEM ENTS.
what We Shall Have.


AS announced week ago, the Opera House
on Monday night Jan. Sd, will be occupied by
the Milton Mobiles Comedy Company This COM
pany has been here twice before, playing each
time Mr.. Mobiles own play written by himself
entitled "The Phoenix" On Monday night the
company will play his new play (also written by
Mr.. Nobles) entitled "A Man Of the People"
Mr.. MOBILES in his own peculiar sphere is one Of
the finest character comedians on the stage, and
as his always strong company has been much
improved for this season, we think it may be set
on the stage can be considered worthy Of patron
age. Those who have seen "a Man of the Peo-
pie" say it is immense. The company has been
playing in California and are this week in Chica.
90, coming from Chicago here skipping many
larger towns.
The press Of California is profuse in the praise
of the company. The Alta California Of Nov. 30th
published in San Francisco has this to say of
the company and play;
BUSH. STREET THEATRE.-Milton Mobiles scored
another triumph at this house, last evening, in
his peculiarly chosen line. The plot of "A Man
Of the People, turns upon the establishing of the
innocence of Rose Warren Fanny Lewis Bart,
who has been unjnstly accused OF theft by her
discarded lover, Abner Dean George w. Bar
NUM-. The plotting and counter plotting de-
velops many good situations aud incidents, lu-
dicrous and otherwise. The piece is well chris
tened "comic DRAMA" often yerging on the far.
cial. In the fourth act, a medley duet, received
double recall. The trial scene was broad and
mirth- provoking There is Just enough of the Sc
rous element in the piece to keep it from being
set down AS a four.act farce.
There will be n popular scale Of admission pr-
ces, to wit: To the dress circle GOO seats), lrst
floor, is Is cents; to the family crle GOO seats
first floor, so cents; with reserved seats to both
circles without extra charge. The admission to
the gallery will be only 30 cents.
The comic opera doctor of Alcantara" is un-
dergoing developments for production in n
month or six weeks, with our best local talent
with full orchestra, &c. "Pinafore" is also un
der discussion.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-01
The Melisl Fair closed on last Friday evening

The MeisL Fair closed on last Friday evening,
when all of the goods on hand were disposed OF
in one way or another. The special features OF
the evening were the drawing of the watch;
the sleigh, by Sherman Leland; the china, by
Sim Gay and on Christmas it decorated the
table of Mr. and Mrs. viii Gay; and the cane
voted to Nattnger as the "most popular" editor.
The latter event has most distressing effect on
the editors of the Republican. Some compass
sionate voter ought to have thrown In ten cents
as sop to the intense jealousy of the editors OF
that sheet. Understanding the vast influence
of that sheet the melish boys should have looked
to it that the relics of Beemus had dead head
admissions rather than have their fair appear to
the world as "frod." The boys took in some
$500 during the week and will net $500 or $500
perhaps more.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-01
In the Whole History OF Medicine

No preparation has ever performed such mar
vellous cures, or maintained so wide reputa-
tlon as AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL, which Is
recognized as the worlds remedy for all diseases
Of the throat and lungs. Its long continued
series OF wonderful cures in all climates has
made it universally known as a safe and reliable
agent to employ. Against ordinary colds, which
are the fOrerunners OF more serious disorders, il
acts speedily and surely, always relieving suffer.
ing, and often saving life. The protection it at
fords, by Its timely use in the throat and chest
disorders Of children, makes it an invaluable rem
edy to be kept always on hand in every home. No
person can afford to be without IL, and those
who have once used il never will. From their
knowledge Of its Composition and effects, ply
sicians use the CHEEKY PICTORIAL extensively In
their practice, and Chergymen recommend II.
II is absolutely certain in its remedial effects,
and viii always cure where cures are possible.
For sale by all dealers. a
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-01

A double wedding in which numerous Ottawa
people will be interested took place in Chicago
on Sunday last, when Ed. Alshuler and Hattie
Levy and Moses Simon and Jennie Levy were
joined in marriage by Rev. DR.. Felsenthal. The
ceremonies and festivities were very interesting
and pleasant As to our towns people-Mr. and
Mrs. E. Alshuler,-they arrived home on Tues
day evening" since when they have received the
congratulations of their many friends, to which
the FREE TRADER adds its. Shake.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-01

At no house in Ottawa has good business been
so marked during the year past as at the cloth
ing house of Fiske IL BEEN; and schedule
Of the years sales would surprise most people
in Ottawa by ito goodly size. From the day they
entered their elegant new building to the climax
of the holiday trade Ito specify particular
period) their business exceeded their expecta-
tons and ran far ahead of any preceding holiday
season. Most likely this is due to the unusual
excellence of their stock. However, Fiske ~
BEEN always meet the market-in goods; In
price. They never hesitate; on the contrary
their stock always contains the latest novelties
worth the attention of the public; their stock is
always full; it always contains a good assert
ment of garments and piece goods. They aim
to and do carry everything rich, prosperous
and varied community like La Sale county can
demand And so at this time, Notwithstanding
the immense sales of the month past, their
stock sill remains unbroken and in attractive
shape, which they will offer as usual under the
terms of the Compass and Guarantee. And, by
the way, possibly no one thing is more RESPONSE
BILE for FIsKE Il BEEM's immense trade than this
same Compass and Guarantee. Read it. Doyou
appreciate all it means? Goods are marked in
plain fgures--a child can read them and buy
in perfect safety, with the reputation and
resources Of the house to back up the sale.
Take the "lst item in Guarantee" They offer no
spurts Of occasional reductions" but uniform
price--dl,cdyS "as low as o.. anywhere in the
U. s." And so on through. This plan is ncper
departed from, and through the coming year an
always complete stock of desirable goods will be
backed by this same Compass and Guarantee.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-01
oh, What a Cough!

Will you heed the warning. The signal per
haps, of the sure approach Of that terrible dis
ease Consumption. Ask yourselves If you can
afford for the sake Of saving 50 cts, to run the
risk and do nothing for it. We know from ex
perence that Shioh's Cure will cure your cough
1t never fails This explains why more than q
million bottles were sold the past year. 1t re.
lieves Group and whooping cough at once. Moth.
ers do not be without it. For lame back side OF
chest, use Shilohs Porous Plaster. Sold BY T.
A. Smurr. (2)
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-01
Grange Notice.

There will be two days session of the La Sale
County Union Grange, No. 6l, P. OF H, at the
city hall in Ottawa, commencing on Thursday,
Jan. Goth, 1881, O'Clock p. NJ, for the purpose
Of electing officers for the ensuing year and tran.
sacting such other business as may be properly
brought before the meeting. \ full attendance
is earnestly requested. LYMAN S. SAMSON.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-01

the annual masquerade ball of the Ottawa
Turnverein took place at Turn Hall on last Mon
day evening. The attendance OF maskers was
about as large as usual, though the crowd looked
smaller owing to the fact that spectators found
room in the fine new gallery. The spectators
were much more numerous than ever-lhe
dresses were generally more tasty than they have
been at these balls in the past; and none were
especially noticeable for elegance or noyely The
dancers found the room much more comfortable
for dancing than it had ever been, and all seemed
to ENJOY themselves immensely. Willis furnished
the music, calling from the rear gallery rail.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-01
Painting.

". H. Gilman having made arrangements
with Mr.. j. w. Helm, the celebrated Peoria
grainer, for the season of 1881, parties wishing
first class job of granting in walnut, oak, butter
nut, French walnut, Burl butternut, etc, should
give him call or apply to W. H. Gilman, shop
No. 10, Mill street, as he is first class workman
and don't you forget it,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-01

DR.. T. " PIERCE:
Dear Sir-Twenty years ago | was shipwrecket
on the Atlantic Ocean, and the cold and expos
ure caused large abscess to form on each leg
which kept continually discharging. After spend
ing hundreds of dollars, with no benefit, | was
persuaded to try your Golden Medical Discovery
and now, in less than three months after taking
the first bottle, l am thankful to say am com
pletely cured, and for the first time in ten years
can put my left heel to the ground.
! am, sir, yours respectfully,
WILLIAM RYDER,
81 jefferson St, Buffalo, n. Y.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-01

Since J. f. Porter mas taken possession of the
Dewey hardware store on Court ST., the house
has put on quite different appearance through
changes in its interior arrangements and addi-
tons to the stock, making the latter one of the
best in the city He has addeda full line of heat
ing and cook stoves and ranges; new pocket and
table cutlery, &C., &c. He is also filing in with
a full line of farm implements.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-01
Reward of Perseverance.

Henry Clement, Almonte, writes: "For long
time was troubled with Chronic Rheumatism,
at times wholly disabled; tried anything and
everything recommended, but failed to get any
benefit until gentleman who was cured OF
rheumatism by DR.. Thomas's Eclectric Oil told
me about it. | began using 1t both internally
ard externally, and before two bottles were used
was radically cured. We find it a household
medicine, and for Group, burns, cuts and bruises
il has no equal.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-01
ID, Heenan & Co.

Messrs d. Heenan Il Co. wish their patrons
very "Happy New Year," wishing all many re-
turns Of the day.
For the immediate future their announcement
for 1851 is that the balance Of their winter stock
viii! be sold at very low prices; and they believe
they can make it to the interest of all to call on
them early.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-01
Reduction in Flour,

Grea: reduction in the price of -four at the
Ionic Mills. We sell at the mill our best Mis-
souri, winter wheat flour at $3.50; warranted A
No. l. Special inducements given to parties
buying by the barrel. Sharp buyers invited.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-01
ScOiula. Ayallnt.

r. Scheutenmuler, Brooklyn, writes: Your
Spring Blossom is invaluable. have had scrofu-
lous sores on my legs for number Of years, and
occasionally they would break out on my face. /
have taken two bottles of Spring Blossom, ac-
cording to directions, and now all the sores have
disappeared, and my skin is perfectly healthy"
Price, Soc; trial bottles, l0c. Sold by G Gehring.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-01

The Earvile Leadcr says the reported attempt
to wreck tram on the Z. b. e O. road between
Leland and Sandwic on the night Of 2lst was a
myth Under impetus of reward of 5000 for
the arrest Of the scoundrels the line was search
ed for evidence Of the attempt, but no evidence
could be found that the brakcman's story was
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-01

Will 1t Pay? is the first question asked by the
American people before an investment. That it
will pay can be demonstrated to you beyond
doubt; the total cost to give you proof positive
Of what can be done in the worst case of Rheu-
matism is IS cents invested In bottle of DR.. Be-
sanko's Rheumatic Cure.