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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-31

4 craked hoof can only be repaired by new
growth from the coronet, where the new horn
Is secreted. Horn consists of precisely the
same elements as har, and Is really n solid,
compact form of hair growth the HAIR Of the
skin ends where the growth of horn begins
and this goes on downward to repair the con
slant wear at the sole Of the hoofcrust. But a
crack IN the hoof will always extend up into
the new and weak growth because the horn is
expanded by the pressure Of the horses weight
upon the foot. To prevent this the sides of
the crack must be supported and held together
by some means. This may be done by boring
holes through the horn on each side OF the
crack and putting horse shoe nails through
and drawing the hoof together and clinchlng
the ends of these nails on each side. The top
OF the crack should then be burned across SO
as to obliterate the opening and form a solid
starting place for the new growth. The hoof
should be cut soft and elastic BY frequent
dressings of equal parts of glycerlne and wa.
ter-Ne3c York Times.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-31

Like ourselves the English appear to be
having an unusually mild season. Ia some
parts of the Isle Ot Wight fine raspberrics
have been gathered IN the open during the
present month, strawberries are 10 be found in
comparative abundance, and at Shanklln peas
are to be seen in bloom and in pod The val
leys are full Of spring flowers, including vic.
lets and primroscs, and the summer flowers
are still blooming, anG to al! appearance will
retain their yerdure until the coming summer
without undergoing the usual autumnal decay
and stripping. Roses, rare tuchsias, geran.
ums, and other flowers are blooming in the
open. The thrush has not vet ceased its song,
ana the other day ttlark's nest was taken on
~. Bonlfacc Down, with three newly LAID eggs
IN 1t. Altogether the weather Is most extror.
binary, even for the Isle of Wight, where the
winters are usually mild compared with other
parts @; England. Some parts Of Kent pre-
sent an unusually sprinC-likc appearance
Prlmroses are in bloom, viOlets perfume the
banks, and the song birds have not lost their
summer notes. On Hayes Common the heath
er Is IN purple bloom; on kenton Common
the furze5 are dotted with yellow blossom, and
the country around assumes an aspect of spring
rather than Of the proximity of Christmas.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-31
Piles! Piles! Piles!
A Sure Cure Found at Last A.!
No One Need to Suffer!

A sure cure Tor Blind, Bleeding, Itching and
liberated Piles has been discovered by Dr. Will
liam, IAN Indian remedy) called DR.. Williams
Indian Ointment. A single box has cured the
worst chronic cases of - or 80 years standing
No one need suffer five minutes after applying
this wonderful soothing medicine. Lotions, in
struments and electuaries do more harm than
good Williams Ointment absorbs the tumors,
allays the intense itching, particularly at night
after getting warm in bed,) acts as u poutice,
gives instant and painless relief and is prepared
only for Piles, itching Of the private parts, and
for nothing else
Read what the Hon. ] NJ. Cotiinberry, of Cleve-
land, says about Or. Williams Indian Pile ONT.
ment: | have used scores Of Pile Cures. and it
affords me pleasure TO say that have never found
anything which gave such immediate and perma-
nent relief AS DR.. Williams Indian Ointment.
For sale by all druggists, or mailed on receipt
of price, sl00.
octl5ly FORBES Il LORRIAUX, Agents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-31
Fortunes for Farmers and Mechanics.

Thousands of dollars can be saved by using
proper judgment in taking care Of the health
OF yourself and family. II you are Bilious, have
sailow complexion, poor appetite, low ana de
pressed spirits, aud generally dcbitated, do not
delay moment, but 90 at once and procure a
bottle OF those wonderful Electric Bltters, which
never fail to cure, and that for the trang sum
OF fifty cents.-Tribure Sold by F.. Y Gri.gs. ~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-31
Free of Cost

All persons wishing to test the merit. Of a
great rcmedy-onc that will positively cure Con.
sumption, Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, or
any affection Of the Threat and Lung--arc re-
quested to call at +. Y, Grggs's Drug store and
get Trial Bottle Of DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, free IF cost, which will show
you what q regular dollar-siZe bottle will do 1y
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-31
Kendall's SPAWN Cure.

GEAvEsRNp .. l.. l.. Jan. ISL
y. d. KENDALL Co, Geuts-l wish 10 add NY test6n-
ny IA tNur ut your invaluable kruualiS SPAWN Cure
u ia the employ uf the Prospect Park aud Cuuey slaup
lsar9ad and irrlr ms very badly This winter sui
Tered lutrnar rain until Mr.. buulay applied lucN
70 item. u gave me almost instant relief and hy applvlr
IL twice DAY for week n restored the 90 orig 70
slle and have had trouble with 10 since fry very
grateful 10 You, and would recommend Krudails Spayk
Cur ~ n- ll- frost nLtcs Your. LrA-y LOMN DUMMY
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-31
Facts Sneak for Themselves.

&. X. Hall, GRANVILLE, H., writes: al never sold
any medicine in my lite that gave such universal
satisfaction IA Thomas Electric Oil. In my own
case it cured a badly liberated throat, and In
threatened Group in my children it Lever failed
to reliovcn
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-31
Sins of the Fathers Visited on the Children.

Physicians say that scrofulous faint cannot be
eradcated; we deny it "ln toto" If you &c
through thorough course Of B1rdOck BLOOD
Bitters, your blood will get as pure as you cal
wish. Price 81, trial size 10 cents
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-31
kendaII's Spawn Cure

i sur" IN ifs effects ui'u Boo t- action does not blister
vet II penetrating and powerful u reach decp-ys
ed pain or 60 remove any houy growth other
h'n- such a- spavlns, splnts CurbS, cauus. sprapS
sN"nE- ana any iAneursS and al engagements lf the
l'Ats ur limbs ur for rheumatism IN man. and for any pup
pose Tor which Iulmrut j. used Tor beast IL
no" known 'u De- the best nimrut Tor used
ING mild and yv. certain Ia it, effects
send address Tor Illustrated Circular which We think
gives positive pr.f OF - VIRTUES, No remedy has ever
met WIKI such unqualified success "a knowledge for
beast well a. man.
Price o. per bottle or bottles for - All Druggists
have get 10 for YOU will ~ any addfSs
on receipt ~ price by The prop-eors DR. r. J. KENDALL
& CO. Euosburgh Falls. Vermont:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-31
Kendali's SPAWN Cure
ON HUMAN FLEsHr

Grhou-auo- o trials Human Flesh has proved beyond
% DOUBT iAHt 'lN"udull'- SPAWN Curr'' has sum.
c'ht strength 10 penetrate and virtue 10 the worst
cases ~ rhrum4sm coru- huuiun- bites or any
bru,r cut or l7mcncs- which NOT affected in the r
by ordinary nimen's. II dve not blister but the con
'rury removes all soreness.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-31

When you have got an old horse that has
passed the market period, apply bottle of Ken.
dalrs SPAWN Cure ana the result will be marvel
Gus. Read advertisement.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-31

The Piles is disease more tormcnting and
dshcartcning than those not cursed with il can
imagine. Yet Dr. Trask's Magnetic Ointment is
warranted to cure It.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-31

lead 10 Insanity Consumption and Premature Grayei
:F Full particulars In our pamphlet. which desire TO
send free by mail 10 every :HThe Specific Medicine
sold by all druggists ~ II package packages for
s. or Will be sent free by mail on receipt of the money, by
addressing THE GRAY MEDICINE Co,
Sold in Ottawa by G. GChring and Forbes luraaux IN
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-31

A new stock of beautiful gold and velvet pic
ture frames Just received at Osman 4 llapcmaRs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-31

kendal's SDavi "ure is the best liniment on
human flesh in the world. Try il and be con-
WINGED. Read the advertisement.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-31

Skins can be tanned or tawed, according to
a correspondent of The CQUrisrJOurRai,a as fol-
lows: Shave off with a sharp knife oil flesh
adhering to the skin, then wash thoroughly
with warm water and strong soap both the
hair and flesh side Of the skin. After being
cleansed, stretch the skin tightly upon IA board,
with the flesh side up; apply and rub well in
to a composition of equal parts OF common
salt and alum. After the composition has
been applied put the skin-still on the board
in shaded place te dry, and when dry rub
with the hand until the surplus composition is
removed and the skin is pliable. If it is de
sired to color the wool the dye should be pre-
pared luliewarm, and the skin dipped into it
and coored the desired shade after being
cleansed, and before the salt and alum compo-
sltion is applied
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-31
kendall's SPAWN Cure.

ONCE of Van SchAaCE, stevenson d Co. hueslit Drug.
giss, % ~ "a Lake ST Chicago. H.. Jan. lst lSSu
DIR. b. }. KENDALL a Co, Gcnts:-l our SPAWN Cure
having an unprecedented sale In THIS market cngt
Of time It has been introduced An who use II give TIA
unqualified Endorsement Rs the greatest horse uu,ut q
The age. We enclose you q testimonial from HgHChrtt
Carter proprcurs If the great 2th livery Of this
clty who are enthusiastic IN IT. praise:
CuIrNou. Ill, D,c. ~. lS7g
VAN SCuAArk, SIFvFhsoN II Co, Gcuts:-lt is several
years since W. nrs bought "hcHdus SPAWN Cure 50
and We do not hesitate say tls the very hest article 10
SPAWN ringbOur scratches HINTS &c thar wc have eve
used W" would not he without II u large livery fat
thousands of dollars We use lt constantly with success
that we did not anticipate Every one who has used Il
around here speaks Of wonderful In tho highest
terms Having used every known remedy which has bee
placed before the public We DO not hesitate prouuunr
II one OF the greatest discoveries of the and
mat no horse owner should De- without without
a peer In horse lHiHcnis. Respectfully YOURS.
HANruErr a CAETER.
This II only u specimen Of what We might give YOU
van SCHAACk. STEVENSON y 60.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-31

The Missionaries are again surprised that the
Agricultural Bureau ut Washington places the
maze crop of the state of Illinois at PAP, 2l6000
bushels for 1881, against 240 l52, S9G bushels
in $780, and this, too, IN the iace of the reports
of damage by drouth and insect ravages, so in.
dustriously circulated during the autumn
months. In the meantime, the winter, so far,
has been SO mild and pleasant that the bust.
ness Of tattening animals for the market has
been carried on without the least interruption
on climatic account and should the favorable
weather continue three or four weeks longer
there will be large increase over last year IN
the weight, which will largely make up tor
the shortage in numbers. The manufacture
of hog product in the absence OF legitimate de-
mand for legitimate goods, has been confined
mainly to the speculative article of mess pork.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-31
GRAY's SPECIFIC MEDICINE.
TRADE MARK The Great English TRADE MARK

The Great English
Remedy. An untal,-
Ing cure for Seminal
W cak Ress. Sperms.
torrhea, ImpotcnCy.
and all Diseases that
follow rs "a sequence
of Self Abuse 4. ~ Loss
of Memory, Uuiver.
sal Ialssitudc. Pain In
the Back, nlmncss of.
vision. Premature
Old Age, and many
other Diseases Z atI
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-31
HOUSEHOLD AND FARM.

AT this season (writes a correspondent OF the
Country Gentleman, there Is often great diili.
Guilty found IN obtaining butter without churn.
ing long time To prevent this the cream
should he "ripened" Set the full jar of cream
beside the kitchen fire, and frequently stir the
contents with wooden spoon or stick kept
for the purpose. When quite warmed through,
carry the jar to a cool place to stand all night,
In the morning the butter is obtained at a
lower temperature and with less churning,
than if the cream had mott been previously
warmed, while the color and flavor are unln.
iured
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THE GREAT
BJRIINGTON RDi Y'E,


sS-No other line runs Three Through ras
senEcr Trains Daily between Chicago hes
Moiucs, Council Bluffs, Omaha, Lincoln. s.
Joseph, Atchlson, Topeka ana Kansas City.
Direct connections for all points in Kansas.
Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming. Montana, Nc
Nada, New Mexico, Arizona, Idaho, Oregon aud
California.
The Shortest, Specdicst and Most Comfarta-
bic Route Via Hannibal to Fort Scott, Dcnison,
Dallas, Houston, Austin. san Antonio, Calves
ton and all points IN Texas.
The uncqualcd inducements offered By this
Line TO Travellers and Tourists arc as follows:
The celebrated Pullman u6-whecD Palace
Sleeping Cars. run only on this Line, c.. h. 3
.. Palace Drawing-Room Cars. with Horizons
Reclining chairs. No extra charge for Seats
an RcClining Chairs. The famous C.. n. & U.
Palace Dining Cars. Gorgeous Smoking Cars
hit"d with Elegant Iigh-Backcd Rattan Re
NulyIng Chairs for the exclusive use of first
class passengers.
steel Track and Superior Equipment, COM
hined with their Great Through Car Arrange
mcut, makes this, above all others, the favorite
Route 20 IN" South. Southwest, and the Far
West
Try it. and you will find travelling luxury
instead OF discomfort
Through Tickets via this Celebrated Line
for sale al all Offices in the United States and
Canada.
All information about Rates of Fare, Sleep
iuE Car Accommodations, Time Tables, &C.
"i.l hc chccrtully given Icy applying to
JAMES II. WOOD.
General Passenger Agent, Chicago
T. J. POTTER.
General Manager. Chicago
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-31

For Horses and Other Amin ais II has no
equal II cures spavins splns Curbs, ring bones ant al
similar hlcmlshrs and removes the enlargement without
bscrng II always cures sore tears and rot
cattle ana sheep II also scratches grease heel
thrush saddle gals &c II has equal for flesh wounds
bruises. cuts or sores on all animals.
Morris tribune., 1881-04-21
GLENWOOD ITEMS.

GLENwooD, April lS.-Snow banks are
melting. Some big ones are still visible
in the ravines about town lifting their
white faces to the sun. .Prairies are
kindled here and there that early grass
may come clean and sweet for starving
stock. AS hay is scarce The tuncful rob-
in, the prairie rooster and the wild goose
are heard and seen ut mora and eve. -.
Some of our fellow citizens, disregarding
the laws of God and man, 60 fishing on
Sunday. A respectable number pass my
house on their devious way to and fro.
But am glad to say the hungry crowd
catch no fish as yet with hook or spear. -.
Our farmers are busy seeding this week.
Tho late the crop may be grand, it is de-
voutly to be hoped for at least. :. Our glen
is still minus a saloon. Some easily get
tired waiting. Some Of our city fathers,
including county officers, big and little
bugs, &C, it is said on good authority,
60 to the old rookery to get something be.
sides cookey, until they dare not or cannot
60 home Poor Nick (not old nick, who
is never SO mean as to get drunk himself,
but delights to get fools so) the good me
chanic, yet poor stick, was trying to
drink u glass Of water III the drug pump,
said l, that is the best drink, it will not
make you stagger." VERY good" said he
Keeling, "but Use got zumfin in my poke,
zas better" Then he showed the white OF
his eyes but they looked rather red. :.
Great thing are expected from great men
| at the teachers institute this week. L.
Morris tribune., 1881-04-21
ITEMS OF STATE NEWS.

The Willmar Press has been removed to
and is now issued At Atwater.
The Commercial hotel at Duluth burned
last Mondoy. Loss, $1,000; insurance
$4,000.
The Hastings Gazette notes the marriage
of IA couple in that city few days ago. the
groom being seventy five and the bride
sixty five years of age.
A fire at Duluth last Saturday destroyed
the sash and door factory owned by Sc,tt
& Holston. Loss $4,000.
Maj Benjamin Thompson. prominent
citizen of ST. Paul, and an old resident of
the state. died on Friday last after a
lingering illness, aged sixty-eight years.
Philip Moore, of Maine Prairie, near ST.
Cloud, a leading merchant of that region,
is missing, and great alarm is felt for him
He was last seen in ST. Cloud OH Tuesday,
April l2.
The Long prairie. Todd county, land
company. Offer 5000. and the right of
way through their lands, to the Sank Cen
ter railroad company, when the road
renches their village.
Will P. Hooper, of Browns Valley
says the Reporter, has left for New York
to accept a position as designer in large
lithographing establishment. Mr.. Hooper
has the hest wishes of his many Morri.
friends, and will without doubt make 9
good record in his new field of labor.
Morris tribune., 1881-04-21

from these infected districts, and as Il 10
well known that these diseases are trans
mitted not only through the air but by the
contagion being retained for long time In
clothing, bedding. furniture. etc.. It Is
necessarytthat every precaution he taken
to prevent tie spread of any of these fatal
diseases should they appear In our midst.
Our local board of health, realizing the
great danger to which we are exposed
from this us well rs from other sources,
such as insanitary surroundings, etc. have
submitted to the council series of recon-
mendations rs to the steps which, in their
opinion will needs be adapted to preserve
the public health The cordial CO opera.
ton of all good citizens is asked, and it Is
expected that all regulations and orders
will be promptly and cheerfully complied
with, but should there be any disposed to
endnnger their own lives and that of their
law abiding ueghbors, the board, having
full power, will vigorously enforce the law
without fear or favor.
Morris tribune., 1881-04-21
HANCOCK

HANCOCK, April 20.-Snow disappearing
very fast; seeding will soon commence il
these parts. Roads in town are very bad
80. MIR. Delaney is going to work this
week to erect boarding house for Viii
liam Rogers to be located above Hull's.
Our milliner has moved her stock over i'll
to one of Emersun's buildings. Emu
grant wagons have began their westward
march. Rev. Nutling has sent in his
resignation, and the vacancy will be sup
piled by Rev. Roddoc, Of Benson :. Geo.
Stcbbins has gone to Graceville to seek a
claim. MIR. Platt has arrived with those
horses, fifteen Ill humber. Mrs. Jorge
son left for Wisconsin last Friday. She
was splendid little woman and we shall
miss her very much {. Mrs. Pagan, who
has been seriously i'll, Is now, we are glad
to learn, rapidly recovering. MIR Enier
sou has returned and with a splendid line
of spring goods. Our Hancock Times
comes regular. which denotes we have a
good smart editor We all wish him
health, wealth and prosperity. Farmers,
do not trust hired men with new boots I'm
til they have earned them One of our
citizens tried this and he went home sad
der but wiser man, for both man and boots
disappeared, and our citizen WAS held lie
sponsible and compelled 10 foot the bill.
Churchill has not sold out rs yet. Win,
uige and one of his chums went out hunt
ing Monday. No game; their ducks WERE
seen round home. Another Kerr has
made his appearance here, from below
put "a collar Oh him. Vehicles are taking
the place of sleighs. . No preaching las
Sabbath. There is a young lady in this
place that never finds enjoyment in any
thing Try and make others happy and il
doing SO you will feel happy also. Who
can love peevish, discontinued person. -.
Our city marshal is OH hand when needed
and does his work in first class STYLE.
Our first rain this spring came on Tuesday
Morris tribune., 1881-04-21
The temperance advocates have occupied

The temperance advocates have occupied
q good share Of the attention OF the legisla.
lures this year. Nearly every Legislature
In session has discussed the subject in some
of its branches and many of them have
passed laws either prohibiting or restrict
Ing the liquor traffic.
An English paper gives the number OF
emigrants who left lrisl, ports in 1880 as
95. 1857, an increase Of AZ, 493 as compared
with 1879. The total number who left
Irish ports from May 1851 to December
81, 1880 is 9, 737, 49, Last year the United
States absorbed 49, per cent. Of the emf,
grants.
Talent, genius and liberal use Of print
ers ink pays handsomely. a fact which
our talented geniuses should make a note
Of As an instance: Miss Sara Bernhardt
as the result of her performances in Ameri
ca. has thus far deposited $l5O,0OO with
her New York bankers. Moral: Adver-
tise liberally.
Morris tribune., 1881-04-21
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.

Iowa's hutter and cheese product last
year was worth $19, 100000.
All the condemned nibilists except the
woman Hoffman were executed last week
There was an immense number of specta-
tors. ~.
Elk president Hayes is said to be writing
II history of his administration. The next
step on the downward path will be the
lecture field
The Illinois southern hospital for insane.
ut Anna. was partially destroyed by fire
Tuesday There were no lives lost, Dam
age. $15O,OOo.
Latest accounts place the number Of
persons killed by tire earthquake in the
island of Scio at 5000 and the pum Der in
jured at 10000.
The hammer with which John Paul
Jones nailed the historic flag to the mast
of his ship is owned by gentleman in
Indiana, Pennsylvania.
A serious snow and wind storm prevailed
throughout the New England states and
along the coast Thursday night, and serious
marine disasters are reported.
Careful estimates place the number of
cattle that have persisted in Colorado and
Nebraska during the winter at $4,000, out
of total 81, 900 owned in those states.
Advices from Sioux City represent that
snow covers the prairies to the depth of
one to three feet, and farmers In that sec
ton cannot commence blowing for several
weeks.
Contrary to general expectation. Gen.
Grants reception at the capitol OF Mexico
Was decidedly cool. in fact his visit was
viewed with suspicion and no ovation was
rendered him.
Fred Grant. son of The ex president, re-
signed his position as first lieutenant Of the
Fourth cavalry. to accept the position of
civil engineer on the Chicago. Texas &
Mexican railroad.
Sixty cases of small prx Of malignant
type are reported at Reading. Pennsylva.
mia, almshouse. Rigorous measures are
being taken to prevent this dread disease
from spreading into the cities.
The late. senator, Matt H. Carpenter,
was buried last week at the Forest Home
cemetery. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The fu.
neral pageant surpassed any thing Of the
kind ever witnessed in that state.