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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-03-24
DRINKING AND GAMBLING

became my chief employments. All
my friends who we're worth preserving
abandoned me, until my only associ-
ates were drunkards and gamblers.
When almost reduced to want, (for |
had left off business), 1 received a
letter, informing me of the death Of
my father-that father that watched
over my early years-who loved me
so tenderly. And did l act us an
atfectionate child? No. Vice had
destroyed the human feelings Of my
heart, and left only the animal pas
slons and appetites. As the letter
contained a check for five hundred
dollars, part of my poor fathers
hard earnings, l drowned my grief
that night IN Bacchanalian revel, and
in few days l was again penniless.
/ will not dwell upon the everyday
scenes Of my life, which were such as
may at all times be witnessed at any
uf the two hundred dram-shops OF
your city, where wretched men squan-
der the little pittance that justly be
ongs to their suffering wives and
children.
But, TO pass on. For nearly three
years I have been a drunken, wander
ing outcast. Six months ago, l re-
ceived letter from my dear mother,
enclosing one hundred dollars, and in
forming me that she was fast sinking
with disease, and entreating, with al
a mothers feeling, 10 come home and
see her before she died. For a time ]
felt the appeal, and resolved to com
ply with her request; and accordingly
took passage on a steamboat for that
purpose. For two days I refrainet
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-03-24
BEEN SAVED rHIs sHAME.


that hangs around me continually
like fiendish yulture, threatening Il
drag me to justice, for crimes as YET
unrevealed. But 20 return: / letl
my early home, where all had beer
sunshine, and where my pathway had
been strewed with flowers, to try my
fortune among strangers, and to try
my strength in bufedng the storms
and tempests Of the world. With
! light heart, l looked forward to the
future; and taking the usual route,
soon reached Wheeling; where l teok
passage on boat for Louisville. On
the boat, a game Of cards was pro
! posed for amusement, and although l
had promised faithfully to avoid such
things, still, argued TO myself, there
was no harm in playing a game for
amusement.
Accordingly, / joined The party and
We kept up the amusement most Of
! the way down. After we left Cincin-
natl, it was proposed to bet a bit a
game, merely, as it was said, to make
it interesting. Ny first impression
was to leave the table, but / was told
| that it was only bit-that | could
not lose more than one or two dollars.
This argument prevailed, for l lacked
moral courage to do what was right.
feared my companions would say I
was stingy Of a little money. Infu-
enced by those feelings, played; and,
us the filtes would have it, l won.
Before we reached Louisville, we had
twice doubled the stake, and I found
my luck enabled me to pay my pass
age out of my winnings. 1t was the
first time ever l had bet money, and
my success ruined me. Again /
played, and was again successful; and,
in short, I continued TO play for
amusement, until | had acquired
thirst for gam bling. l settled IN a
thriving village in Tennessee, AID
commenced the practice Of my pro
iession under hatteriDg auspices, and
my first appearance in a criminal
court was highly complimented, and
soon became known throughout the
circuit. Things went on thus fer
more than year, and I believed my
self fairly on the road to fame and
fortune l occasionally played cards;
but consoIed myself with the idea,
that ! only played with gentlemen for
amusement.
One night, I accompanied some
young men to gambling den, and
for the first time in my life I saw a
faro bank. My companions com
menced betting, and / was induced to
join them, although [ did not under
stand the game. Again [ played
with success; and when we left the
house, was more than two hundred
dollars winner. None Of my compan-
ions had been fortunate, and it was
insisted that was the lucky man, and
that [ must treat We accordingly
repaired to my room, where l ordered
wine, and before we broke up we were
all deeply intoxicated With me, it
was the first time. and the next day
resolved that would never play cards
again. / adhered to the determine
ton for nearly three months, when
! yielded 10 the enreaties Of my dissi-
! pated associates.
I [ now played with varied success,
and in all cases found an excuse for
resorting to the wine bottle. If
lost, l drank to drown sorrow; if
won, 1 treated my good fortune.
Thus l progressed upon my downward
course, until
I
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-03-12

The attention of the people is called to my very
large stock, which includes large assortment OF cV-
G ything i'm my line.
in Drugs, my stock embraces all pure Drugs and
Patent Medicines including King Discovery
Coughs and Colds which has no equal un"s AgM Snrt EIes
full stock of fine Toilet Soaps Periumeries, GO.
Cosmetics Hair Oils: ToOt Nall Hair ana Cteth
Brushes Combs and full line of all Toilet Goods. .
Lamps and Fixtures of all kinds including Hand,
Table Hanging Extension Chandeliers, Harp &c with
al the new and good Burners and Attachments.
Cigars--The best ) and lOc Cigars in Ottawa. al
ways keep the best sc Cigar the county affords Az.
For Painting Material my stock has no equai IN tnlS
this branch with extensive ex-
perience a advantage Buying 40 when prices
immense quantities. have an advantages
prices give customers all the advantage THO
PhDnx Lead sell it. H. NJ COlOr the BEST
Oils Putty, Minerals &c. keep the Pioneer Mixed PAINT,
and sell ether Paint Of the quality
have the complete stock OF Pocket Knives ever
retail stock the prices very ar belOW all
others that all are surprised .,,, -,
Albums Autograph Albums Toy Books, Paper Envelopes INK,
Pens, and all stationery. 49,
take quality goods for always have
everything do deal in inferior goods of kind
Give me a cali Get the best and save your money
e. Y. GRIGGS.
.I,ookan
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-03-12
1BE ACCEPTANCE.

OTTAWA, March II, 1851.
AfSsrs II. L. Hossaek, W. II. hsN, Sol. Dcgcn,
u. H. .Sleifs, Charles B!anchoI, John Naaly,
VN1. Norris, W Bushnell, Samuel DysJus. W.
l.. Quinn, s. ". Roy,Dond, end many others:
GENrLEMEN--Your communication asking me
to become candidate for the Office Of Mayor Of
this city has been received ard considered. You
will please accept my thanks for the compliment
you pay me by this request.
In reply would say that have often been in.
terviewed upon this subject and have as often
declined TO allow the use OF my name for that
purpose, because felt unwilling to assume the
responsibilities OF the Office while the finances Of
the city remained in the present complicated
condition, and thought some one more compe-
tent should be selected but hardly feel at lib.
erty to further decliue after being requested by
40 many Of the citizens who are interested in the
presen, and future prosperity Of the city, with
out regard 10 party business interests or cecu-
patton. therefore accept your invitation and
consent to the use Of my name as candidate for
said Office at the ensuing municipal election :;
and II elected Will do all in my power to promote
the general interests Of the city.
Respectfully yours c. S. PHELPs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-03-12
ANNOUNCER ENTS.

W. are authorized - announce JACOB GAN ne canhi
date the ctcc Of Town Collector. at the ensuing town
election.
hereby announce myself candidate for the office o.
Town Collector o. the OF Ottawa at the ensuing cleo
lion, ALBEkl MAlEEhoFfh'
We are authorized announce that Col. D. f. HIT II
candidate County Surveyor 10 MI the vacancy cansec
by the death OF Geo. W. DrumNach.
We are authorized 10 announce that ROBERT WILSON
VIII he candidate tor County surveyor AZ the special cleo
ton on the first Tuesday N Apr! next.
ANDREW SCHEHER authorizes us TO announce hi
name az candidate Commissioner OF Highways OF TIT
Town of Ottawa al the approaching town election.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-03-12
Personal.
s. PHELiS.

sNow--D. b. Snow is confined TO hs home by
illness.
Rr0EE-si Ruger, Of Campbell, MInp, is
home on business.
WEsr-H. L. Hosssck has gone ives; on husi.
ness for fortnight.
sTRAwH.-Miss Mary Strawn has returned
home after an extended visit In ChIcsgo.
sQUIREs MIR. and Mrs. W. X. squires and
child made Ottawa visit this week, from Coun.
ell Bluffs, la.
Hoss,cK-Miss Belle Hossark has returned TO
Ottawa from Chicago, where she has resided for
some time past,
BRUNaE.--J. C. Bruner, of lr0cuois, has been
making his Old neighbors aud frlends Of this
county visit this week.
RUssELL.-S. J. Russell, formerly Of this cOun.
~, now Of Blanchard, Iowa, is making his old
friends OF this region visit.
RrAX.-Rev Father RYAN, OF Danyiile, dean
Terry's successor at 81. COLUMBIA church, in this
city, arrived 10 Ottawa yesterday.
TArLoI.-Hon. Geo. B. Taylor, TO whom Mrs.
Juiette +. Prescott was few days ago married
in Oakland, Cal, il moi resident Of California,
but OF Florence, Arizona Ty, where he is inter
ested in extensive mines.
soHoBERr.--Baum a Schobert, of Morris, hsv-
ing dissolved partnership our old friend scho-
bert (John) will open a dry goods store Of his
own in that city soon. John is popular in Nor.
ris and Veil deserving the success we are certain
will attend him.
TRAISox--Deputy Circuit Clerk Traiuor, who
has been confined to his home for some tine
past by "gsthering 10 the head" We believe It
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-03-12
NOTICE.
To Contractors and Builders.

SEALED PROPOSALS. addressed 70 The La bale Cornl
Court House and jail Building Committee. care o. III
County Clerk Ottawa inois will b. received unit hurs
day the i'm day of March ISL nj o'clock p lr
furnishing all the mater ala and labor required IN the cree
tiOn and pction ~ Court HOuhr for Ia sale
County according plans ana sinrntuns for IN, same
furnished by l. BccrT Architect; ID building 10 Dt
Comp,rtHI ~ or before November ut. l-s2.
Plane and specifications can be- seen ~ tie Committee
rOorl ottawa, H. and the Cticc or sc Architect Room
~ Major Block. Chic ago.
All prot for the bu ding entire ru. l acropaui,d
~ cerin, rick for the sum OF TO md bios fer sem
gVrts of tAe work with ccriinU Ch"cn for 500 VIII
each bid guarantee that the parties bidding VIII enter
into contract forfeit the amount Of thu chrCt.
The successful bidder bidders Wiz be required 20 enter
into satisfactory bond for the faithful PERFORMANCE OF the
contract. t0d hond 10 ne approved ny IN" committee
The Coum IN" right 10 reject any and al bid.
ieclnc for the best nerci o the county to accept
GEO. w AKIN ITRONn.
raar2l-lw Chairman OF lu!ldlEg Committee
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-03-12

opN HrAyENLY SMELLING RIVER.

Roll or thou once talr Illinois! fow Elurmurne TIDE
10 the grca, Mississippi where Atoms helShts b'Rib,
And bear along, oh. nor Win Joyous prldc,
ChIcaeo's stencil her nth, and many Other lfluE-;
And NJ STAND upon thy bank md look. ~
| cry. Dog gone me! thou 0rt cute " brooh'
WHEN frs, saw thee. long long yraTS age,
Thy waters placid were, Ike crystal pure
Thy inHe, charming. crowned with Woeac'! "es Vs.
And all ~ lovely n fair tonnes shore,
But nOw--Cll, NheW "A ilthy ditch,
Thy color black, ane smelling very rich.
see thee now. as vast winding sewer.
Rolling on, with slow and rlovcnly stride,
Seeking place so drop that foul manure,
And ali Thy inp.rffCtions deep 10 hide:
And M upon thy bank stand end think ~
Roll swiftly Oh, Peoria wants thee, let her drink
J. y. y.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-03-12

Conferred un0n tens of thousands of sufferers
could originate and maintain the reputation
which AYERS SARsArAhII.LA enjoys. IL IL u
compound Of the best vegetable alternatives, with
the Ioddes of Potassium and Iron. and Is tue
most etIec;ual Of all remedies for scruulous,
Imercurial or blood disorders. Uniformly sue
cessfnl and certain IN lis remedial effects it pro
ducrs rapid and complete cures of Scr0tu'a,
Sores, Boils, Huinors, PimDles, IrrptiGns, skin
Diseases and ali disorders arising from impurity
of the blood. BY its invIgorating effects II al.
wavs relieves and often cures Liver Complaints,
Female Weaknesses and Irregularities, and Is a
potent renvSer Of vitality. For purifying the
blood IL has no equal. 1t tones up the system,
restores and preserves the health, and mparts
viror and energy. For forty years 1t has been
In extensive USE and is to-day the most available
medicine for the suffering sick, anywhere. Err
sale by all dealers. ~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-03-12
Rem ADVERTISEMENTS.
CLOSING OUT.

MR.. F. H. BESTMAN, on Main
ST., having determined to go out
of the Furniture Trade. announces
that from now until March 24th
his entire stock Of Furniture will
be offered, to close out, at cost and
below. The stock is large and well
selected; and every one will be
sure to find something he needs
Please call and see.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-03-12

II ls with much regret that we announce this
week that Rev. Dean Terry vii! remove from Of
tawa, rcsignnR this parish, over which as priest
he has presided for some q er 22 years, to Rev
Father Ryan, VI Denviile, who, though welcome,
comes "unheralted and unknown" When, In
November last, the parish wns transferred to the
Peoria diocese under Bishop spaulding, Arch
bishop Feehan did rot transfer Dean Terry with
his parish, but on the contrary, still retained
him in his Jurisdiction, appointing him mem
Der Of his Advisory Board. The Dean goes to
Chicago OF the 18th az member OF such Board,
reporting for such duty as the Archbishop MAJ
assign him. Dean Terrys work in Ottawa will
long be gratefully remembered by his people.
He WA model priest enjoying the confidence
Of all HE people, and daily endearing himself to
them through hi priestly ot!icc--neyer neglect
ed. no matter how reasonable an excuse might
be ofcreG--and by his benevo!ence "a private
individual Many Of his parishoners will testify
to his zeal and watchful attention IS priest, In
sickness in the hour OF death or OF trouble, his
presence was never sought for in 'ain-he was
always there where needed 10 comfort and con-
sole And many man In Ottawa Will rcmem-
Der his deeds Of charity which, though unreport-
ed for the admlrinS gaze OF men, were never
theles5 far more extensive than many o! Us
have imagined. No man ever appealed TO him
in vain, or received ees than The necessities OF
the ease required To his labore and largely TO
| his purse il due the erection Of the convent
buildings in this city; and hut for Indefinite
knowledge as 70 The needs Of this parish q; to a
church building, through the unsctt!ed cond!-
/ ton OF the boundary lines o! the sees oil this
state lie would doubtlc's have heard his sue
ccssor holding the mass within the walls 0!
beautiful church as becomes So famous and
Gorrshing n congregation. Outside Of his own
CONGREGATION he will be missed. His great in.
iucncc over his people, and especially the young
and reckless, has ever been OF the best, leading
many Of the thoughtless from ruin to useful
ness, honesty end good-citizenship. He will
leave Ottawa with the universal good viii and
kind, remembrance Of her citi1cns.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-03-12

Thos Robertson was brought to the Ottawa
al on Tuesday from Seneca, charged with
stealing $50 from q Mr.. Frye, farmer living
few miles north Of Seneca. Robertson was In
Frye's employ, but arose in the night and
skipped" with the money. He was captured at
Morris,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-03-12
J. r. MURDOCH.

Attorney IL LdH
NTATC OF ILLINOIS,. Ia SLILP Cots -
- In ne County Court IN rOcdiiUH 1fier " .rch Term
1881.
Village u Streata-t- William n Parker T.. L. ppnashhs
Gourk- W MorTiL Chic 20 Alton and - - NJ !u!'ruia
Company. and William H. Parker and W lam T. fark'r
Uiu= h.iiss under And sly" Of SrUaTur N1nu
featuring Carrpanyf ,Is2H % ODsp Bomlrpt street,
IA Sred o.. FHiroE
AFFIDAVIT OF the not residence ~ william II. Parker a."
q " Mufru imn ste' Nth ~" "IONC named Dc.
frndant, having been fl. the c,rks office II the Conn
~ Court Df SAID county notice ie hrrf a"r'bY given
~ t.. said def that ~ ref ilOn"r Med
is petition in laid the ninth day uf nc 10 ana
shat 90 II said NGren
sit pending returuable the Iscutya'lA day O
8pr Isl. A. l. by Law required
Now unless y0u. the s, resident dCfcrjt' Il allow
uan.,. shall personally bc 40 appcs- before said County
Court vacation acr March tenn =! :" N" hp'n'r @ b
ttava ana for the sad county. the tvr-Nr'h r7v 81
April 1881. aud plead egur no said pe'i n
yetittur. and h. md fhu,s
charged an t;atui Ill! - iascn nfc,. AMI u,'r
entered agu-i aCClr4iEE 70 tur prayer Of -id
o. ". rDCkSlEtEk. '.ri.
Nt'ses. Illinois, March ;Gh, r-i.
J. ] NvBD,-E, Attorney fOr Fet''ner. mar Nv
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-03-12
New Advertisements.
A. J. WILLIAMSON.

attorney az Lar.
EIN AL SEIoTl .tMENT NOTICE.-EH
rArK OF SYLvANUs II. sBKSsoS, DKcEAsED.-So'
lice 10 hereby given to all persons interested IN said estate
that undersigned Administrator Of the Estate OF sad
H. Benson, deceased will appear before the County
Court 81 the county of In Sale and state of Illinois at the
County Court House In OTTAWA in said county Oh Monday
the 18th day of april ~ 1881 for the purpose OF render
ing OF his proceedings In the adrnsraon OF
said estate Tor the hnal settlement.
ERNEST y BENSON.
ArrKsr. p W SroCKsLYGyR Administrator.
Clerk County Court La Sale Co. III. msrl2-Sw
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-03-12

The High School enjoys the spring" vacation
this week.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-03-12

Of Ottawa IA a cand lat
ching city election. Th
gned by our best eli zen
,arty name, "nc,lona.!ty
laitlon." OF coarse wit
elps can have no se!!ou
CALL.
hercHnto subscribed RI
come a candidate for u
ensuing municipal cleo
him our cordial support
W + Nicely
Mlchl Hanifan
Harris Wilson
David itc!s
Geo A Forbes
l. A Rising
Henry Holmes
& NJ Forbes
A G Diest
r Blakeslee
II w Buchanan
ID A Cook
J ID Morgan
John Roark
rhos F.Qu!nn
saml Dreiluss
Geo Hayward
J q Armstrong
] G Hathaway
Il G SleavepS
ID McDouga.l
Willard Gentleman
Geo s Paine
l. l. Thompson
& Fow Ter
/ W Brewer
" bushnell!
Chas II Force
Geo W Roberts
l. 4 Williams
] Frank Mariner
4 G Hester
Sol Degen
VI Sneipl
AT Olmstea,i
] A Wilson
SW Williams
Geo II Iianler
francis A L.eally
4 Shuler
4 N Bangs
~ Cash
phjljp Godfrey
AC Godfrey
4 UStrobr!
Hi,
Sf.ptar.nu
! p Flick
III Booilr-
! b Sbuler
! Pope
JIDlchl
JppIk,ps
la. NcNaLis
Tnlho,
p Duane Crlmmins
+ NJ Morse
Wn = Rnll
IIrlupd
! N Shuler
4 i Sizcr
TCCibsop
Frank Sanders
lewis H. Uohe,.
w p Rces
,Inyo
He Slrawn
VIM Osm,n
III W,dmpr
VI Osman
AL Wood
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-03-12
HOME MATTERS.


lowing correspond
Phelps before the '
for Mayor at the az
call. it will be seen
Unfortunately as
religion, or prevlo'
such a backing, Nj
opposition:
We whose name.
Que.t Z, s. Phelps
once Oh Mayor ",
ton, and hereby pI
II l. Hossack
W II Hull
Chas Blanchard
4 Il Blanchard
NJ II Swift
Sanl Richolson
ID b Snow
Jes Kruger
NJ 7 Moloncy
Il Jordan
] Marley
+ G Swift
Z F Bradford
& NJ Shaw
] l. Plpiuue
Ed II Smith
VIM Norris
Is Is Griffith
Ju" llaeberlin
\ Hael,crlin
l. II Eames
& 5 Willis
Geo Beatty
Thos CLARK
Thos Spencer
. b Button
} W helley
Ira Wilson
Il Strickland.
} s Mitchell
G A Campbell
Jas Cameron
A w Mecay
John Haney
] f y rter
J II King
W l. Quinn
Jas II Campfe!d
II T Gilbert
r Claus
Adam Class
Saml : Scott
Geo j Graham
n j Browne
Jno Flanagan
jas N annlX
G Holloway
NJ A Gushing
J w McMulEcn
Geo II West
5 III COwles
f. A Lunn
i Rpst.n;rAnS
Vim II SnS der
+ J Wall
T G. Fnrbs
Thos Foley
" L Prirhard
W 7 Phipps
Peer Russell
Chas & Russell
John Hohan
John Leonard
G L Penny
VIM Hayne
G. II Cowles
c u Phillips
p A Hall
h + ttnrney jr
w l. Wheeler
Geo Bennett
w Stevenson
r + DYER
II B Olnstea6
J W Petit
n G Perkins
Thos p Bailey
r II Trask
II l. BJltwOod
II II Hamilton
Herman Drelius,
} s Ryburn
O w BollmeycT
A w Symon
A j Williamson
f l. FIske
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GOING OUT OF BUSINESS
We will Sell our Entire Stock of
Clothing and Gents Furnishing Goods
REGARDLESS OF COST.
Remember. this is no advertising dodge, but a
BONA FIDE SALE.
We are giving up business here to go into the whole
sale business Come and convince yourself You never
had such CHANCE before to buy clothing at your
|Own figures. "
KLEIN & SUmmERF|ElD,
c.. 3D. CIothiers co., Court & Madison Sts, Ottawa, H.

inducements party wishing 70 by oar ens
a
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Auction Sale.

five miles north ot Ottsea on Friday. March 18Th, lsS
commencing Vt Oocork A. VI. Of the following property
Ten head Work IiorsCsi Two Mich Cows: Eight Head
of Yearlrt Two HOl: Corn Shelter and Power. nearly
New; Double Harness. nearly new: Single Han ness
One Vibrator and nOrse Power one Wagon; one Pair Of
Rob SlcghE: one Cutter One Grass Mower: one & m
Planter: Ono Top Bury one Cider Mill; on. Harrow
Three Stubbe Flows: Two Corn Pows; and other articles
too numerous to mention.
TERMS OF SALR.-All ~ & and under. cnsh: oil
sums over g. credit OF niue months VIII he given, the
Purchaser giving with approved secnrv without in
ieree If paid when due II not paid when due, per c. nj
from date Of sale.
J. B. LIGHTHALL.
Ma-nh IplH,
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il called in English, 10 improving and was in the
Office on Thursday. Chas Bradford is assisting
In the oiilec during his absence.
RioHpAS.-M. X. Rlordan will he candidate
for re election as constable 1.-THE ensuing spring
election Mr. Riordan has been one oil the best
men ever pnt in this Office IN the towns history.
dc is active and energetic, has Invariably done
hls work promptly and wcll, and esn always
be depended upon. He should receive hand.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-03-12

= GRICGS, Attorney aui Counselor ~ Law. ONCE
|. In Lynchs block, Main street, Ottawa, III. msr5b