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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-06

There was proposition made to the city cOun-
Gil at its meeting on Tuesday evening which
should receive more than passing notice. 1t was
in effect to provide the city with accommodations
for city hall, engine house, stables, &c. and for
a club room for the boys for a term of five years.
The proposition was made by Noah G. Perkins,
who would, in the event of the city's taking the
property, proceed at once to fit up'the building
known as the Rugg foundry, on Clinton street.
The plan cotemplates ample accommodations for
for all the city's apparatus, the hook and ladder
truck being placed in suitable shed TO be built,
stable to be fitted up in the latest and best plan
as good as any in Chicago, a large council cham
ber meeting and club room for the fire depart
mrut. II 40 or - foo; hrll tower, art-sian wa'' r
from well dug Tor that purpOsc, &c. Az stated,
the city would be required to execute a lease of
these premises for five years at an annual rental
of 800, payable monthly. This would also in
clude the rent Of the present calaboose tits al
legged that something must be done within q few
months to provide for the requirements OF the
city. Building new city hall and engine house
the old site is considered out of the question,
with the finances in their present condition.
Upon the completion of the court house the
council can no longer use the court room, and
the ground lease upon which the building now
stands expires in July. Whether or not the prop
osition of Mr.. Perkins is the best that be OBJ
tanned we cannot say, but it is the only thing
that now seems available.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-06
Explains 1t.

Two years or more ago man passed through
the farm land lying within easy hauling distance
of the Illinois and Michigan canal, offering to
buy the granite bouldcrs so numerous on Illinois
Valley farms-rolics Of the old Illinois river OF
prehistoric days or the glacial period Of Illinois.
There are in the valley thousands and thousands
Of tons, from the size of a Niger head to the
boulder weighing ton. To our readers along
the rivers they are old acquaintance. Well, the
gentleman spoken of wanted to bay all the farm.
CIR had The farmers in all cases were only too
glad TO get rid Of them-even anxious to turn
them over TO the man who would carry them off
The purchaser, however, would buy aud bought
them at the rate of 81 per farm, taking the farm.
er's certificate Of sale at that rate. The farmers
had many a laugh over their "sale OF boulders"
and their pocketng Of "the idiots" dollar.
The explanation came this week, when Judge
j. d. Cation Of this city, exhibited to the officials
and newspaper men of Chicago his new crushing
machine, in which these boulders or "niggcr
heads" are reduced to bits an inch and half OF
two inches In size, and then screened, the screen
ings icing used for topping, making the Jedn
ideal Of a road material. The newspapers report
that the Judge says he has material engaged &c
macadamize every street in Chicago!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-06

Received this week Some elegant new dress
goods tho finest styles yet shown. 1t is well
known thai to get a stylish dress Hull has 90,
the stock to select from
New CARPETS: Our carpet sales have been so
large that VIC have had to replensh, and now our
stock is ingood shape again with new and Gle.
giant designs. Parties in want Of carpet will
save moneyby calling at Hull's. New curtains
and curtain material; We are prepared to make
and put up all kinds of curtains. II you want to
see nice stock, call at Hull's. We are not in
the habit OF Dragging how much we sell nor how
far off we sol. Our aim is to sell goods 80 that
our customers will be pleased and come again.
We think We have the best stock OF dry goods
and carpetsi Ottawa. Forproof call and see.
W. II. HULL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-06

Osman x Hapeman have just received the new
spring and summer styles of the above celebrated
patterns, and will keep constantly on hand all
the sizes of the different patterns.
The patterns are highly praised by the press
and the people. They comprise all the latest
and best styles of ladies' and children's dress,
are graded in size, and put in envelopes on
which are printed illustrations and full descrip.
tions of the garments in French and English.
They are sold at prices ranging from 10 to 30 cts,
and the catalogues is said to include the largest
and only complete assortment of useful and fash
ionable designs. Catalogues sent on application
and any pattern sent post paid on receipt OF
price marked IN catalogue.
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Reasons why you should buy the "Easterly Light
Draft Irvine Binder" in preference to any other
that rolls.
LIST to IS, it is cheaper. Don't forget that.
| II. The Cutter Bar is made Of Heavy "V-
Shaped" or Angle Iron, requiring no wood to
support it, or to rot or warp. By its use we can
cut closer to the ground than any other har-
yester made, and at the same time run our plat
form canvas within one quarter of an inch Of the
guards Our cutter bar not warping or twisting,
holds the cutting edges of our guards and sickle
in one and the same straight line, thus doing the
cutting most easily.
IL. The Platform Canvas is very wide and
runs close to the SICKLE instead OF having space
of three or four inches for the grain to drag on
the cutter bar, and thus cause 1t to go "heads
first" to the elevator and binder, as In other ma
chimes, thereby making 1t possible for our ma
chine to cut and elevate the shortest straw In
good manner.
49, The Sickle Is driven from its end or heel,
and directly from the crank, same as moving
knife, instead OF from the centre OF the sickle,
thus doing away with the Objectionable, shaky
"sway. BARI movement, with its numerous and
unnecessary joints under the platform.
Il. The Levers, namely, the reel lever, the
fitting lever and the raising and lowering lever,
are all long and within reach Of the driver, so
that without moving from his seat he can adjust
the reel, raise or lower the machine, tilt the
guards for lodged or tangled grain; all Of these
operations being performed more easily than on
any other self binding harvester made.
Is. The Tongue is braced from both sides with
strong iron braces, and SO placed as to allow the
sickle to cut full swath without any side draft.
TIE be continued next week. Meanwhile go TO
Booth & Kendalls and see the "animal.".
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-06
Now for Light.

The next subject to agitate the minds AZ the
court house and Jail building committee is
"How shall the county buildings be llghted?'
Electric light is being considered, both the Brush
and Edison plans. On the latter it is thought
that 400 lamps of 16-cande power would be re-
auired and that sufficient power could be obtain
ed from the engine at the boiler house. In con-
yersation with a gentleman who has made cleo
trio light a study representative Of this paper
was informed that to furnish electricity for 400
Edison lamps would require an S5horsc power
engine and practical engineer and fremen to
run it; also, that the estimated length of time
which one of these lights will burn 600 hours
is greatly exaggerated, that they will not burn
ordinarily more than $50 or 300 hours, and re-
quire replacement once year at cost Of 81
each, or 500. Other comparisons Of nearly
equal importance were made, which, from pres.
ent knowledge of the Edison light were not in
its favor. But as the committee are in search Of
light of the best and most economical kind they
may learn some points in favor of this plan not
yet made public. All who have observed the
benefits Of the electric light in Ottawa do not
hesitate to declare in its favor compared with
..., nu'h - r--a.d tu quality and - effect on
the eyes. The prejudice that once existed and
the fear that persons working by this light
would suffer serious consequences has vanished,
for daylight itself could not be easier The con-
tracts for building provide for emergencies by
calling for gas pipes laid throughout the build
ing; but this, it is claimed, will not conne them
to the use of gas should more favorable plan by
electric light presentitseh
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-06

DECORATED CEILINGS. The beauty and har-
mony Of a room interior cannot be more thor
oughly or practically obtained than by ceiling
decoratlon-a form Of ornamentation now grown
very popular The broad, plain cold surface of
a white naked ceiling is out Of keeping with the
figured carpets, furniture and wall paper. The
surface should he broken with decorations and
covered with appropriate designs. BY this
means uniformity Of design Is obtained. Har-
mony and beauty are also acqured-paper. irleZe
and dado being blended in tone and figure. A
truly artistic combination, beautiful and effective,
is thus produced. Moreover, this method OF
concealing the chalky baroness Of a ceiling is
most economical as otherwise frequent kalso
mining is necesSitated, also, nm expense disa
greeable and dangerous, us the walls and furnt
ture OF the room are more or less soiled. In this
kind Of decoration the paper hanger has entirely
superseded .he frcscoer in all the great cities
where frescoing is now bad form except in
some classes OF public places-railroad depot'
and churches and theatres-snd many Of the lat
ter the naper-hanger has decorated both in Chi
cago and New York. In this matter Of ceiling
decoration Osman " Hapeman, OF Ottawa, are
really the only practical paper dealers in The
county. A large line OF materials had been pur
chased by them expressly for this class of work,
and there being no limit to the number or varie
" Of designs or Of the combinations possible
they are able to produce the finest class Of wort
In effects that no other house and no frescoer car
equal and at prices at which no frescoer would
think Of working.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-06
Demorest's "What to Wear" for spring ant
summer Just received at Osman & Hapeman's.

1t is the most common Of commonplace to say
1--WE have the largest stock" and of course some
times the expression doesn't exactly "hold wa
ter" Now we don't remember whether Child u
Phpps have so advertised or not; but II they have
they had right to do So for we think it will be
conceded that their stock of ladies' misses and
childrcns and gents fine shoes is beyond ques-
ton the largest and most complete line Of these
goods now in the city. And they are the genu-
inc fine goods-thc best madc-and come in all
sizes and fashionable styles. In addition they
carry full line of goods Of all other grades and
styles making as generally satisfactory stock
as one can desire. They ask all to call ana see
their goods and get their prices.
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Too Utterly Awful!

very especial invitation is issued to the Ia.
dies Of Ottawa and vicinity to call at Fiske &
Bccm's. Now, don't all stop right here and ex-
claim in horrors "What do We want to 20 to a
gents clothing store for? the ideam but read on
and we will tell you. This house has received
one OF the handsomest, most complete and ele.
CANT stocks OF boys clothing, just suitable for
that darling little brother or son of yours, ever
brought TO La Sale county. Anything for all
ages-from the little brother in his first kilt shit
to the dashing youth or aged grandfather. Do
you think you could find it interesting to call I?
And now that we have you ut the store, looking
around at the 1,O0l attractions, perhaps your
husband, or brother Tor somebody's else brother)
is only waiting for suggestion from you before
buying a suit OF clothes.
But call, at all events, and be assured that your
visit will amply repay you.
Among the latest novelties lately introduced
at Fiske & Beem's are fancy collars, latest pat
terms, for boys. There is something new in this
market A large assortment is exhibited.
Ladies' rubber goods at Fiske & Beem's, Cos
samers, wraps, &c.
Another new invoice of hats and caps just in
at Flske u Beems.
Tourists will find complete line OF valises,
trunks, &C., at Fiske & Beem's.
Have you observed the new ornamental work
on the outside Of Fiske & Beem's? That is but
an idea Of how you will find 1t inside. Beautiful
outside and inside.
To sum up, then, let everybody call at Fiske g.
Beem's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-06

FRUIr.-While peaches and cherries In this re.
gion have beer ruined by the April frosts, and
strawberries so damaged that they will not yield
a quarter crop, apples and pears continue un.
hurt, except few tender varieties. The ruin to
the peach and cherry crop came of the warm
weather In the beginning of April, forcing the
buds so rapidly as to be in just the worst condi-
ton to encounter the succeeding frosts. The
cool weather. however, has been just the thing
for wheat rye and early sown oats, and, barring
the chances OF Hessian flies, chintz bugs and
rust later in the season, the prospect for small
grain In this region is splendid
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-06
The Spring Opens.

The spring trade has opened with a boom at
the Carriage Mandatory Of Gay II Son. on JEFF
ferson street, west Of the post office, which is
turning out an immense amount OF work.
The Factory Of the Messrs. Gay has become the
most noted in the county, and we observe that
many neighboring dealers are recommending to
their customers and advertising to the world
their goods in preference to all others. From the
beginning of their business Gay e. Sons constant
aim has been to build only frst.class vehicles OF
every class and having so far done so have &C.
,quired splendid reputation throughout the part
OF the state far as their operations have extend
ed. They use only the best materials: the cele-
brated Sarvent patent wheels, screwed rims, steel
tire; ash and poplar bodies; second growth sea-
soned hickory gearings; the best Norway and
refined iron; oil tempered springs; Ives Il Miller
patent sand box axles and best No. trimmings;
and painting to match. These materials handled
by first class workmen, under the direct superin-
tendence of the proprietors at all stages of con.
struction produce results that cannot be excelled
by any builders.
For this season they call attention to the i'm.
proved Timkins Side. Bar Buggy, the most popu.
lar buggy in the market, which this year is
stronger and better than ever; also the Slide
Seats, the most perfect manufactured, which for
durability has in the past withstood the most
searching and critical examination; also the Two
and Three.Spring Farmers Buggies, which make
a very popular and strong buggy for general use,
Of which they always carry a large stock; also
phaetons, &c. We say &c." for we cannot
enumerate all their novelties. AS they make
and carry in stock some 81 different styles OF car
rages, phaetons and buggies, 1t will be readily
understood they present stock which the pub
lie here have never before seen equalled.
They also do all kinds Of repairing, in painting,
trimming and wood or iron work.
Every vehicle is guaranteed to be as represent
ed, and they ask the public TO call on them, as
suring all they are in position to offer bar
gains, and will prove it if given an opportunity
to do so.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-06

On Tuesday evening the officers OF Faithful
Lodge, No. 1856, l. o. G. T., were installed for the
quarter, as follows: Daniel Beckwith, worthy
chief templar; Marion Shaw, worthy vice TEN.
plar; Frank Moulton, secretary; d. W. Lett, fl.
nancial secretary; Mrs. Anna Phelan, treasurer
Andrew Gabler marshal; Emma Commings, In
side guardian; Ellis Sage, outside guardian; Ma
ry Salisbury, assistant secretary; Mary Walbert,
deputy marshal; Lena Funk, right hand sup
porter; Mrs. D. w. Lentz, left hand supporter
Charles Bryant chaplain. This lodge numbers
over one hundred and forty members in good
standing, and the meetings are considered by the
initiated to be equal to sociable.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-06

The tea question in Ottawa is getting to be,
especially t. the consumers, OF considerable i'm.
portance. here are hundreds upon hundreds Of
people toby In the United States who sell tea
who actually know more about cabbage leaves,
squash or pumpkins, and who often, indeed too
often, weigh tobacco, limberger cheese, and
sometimes patent axle grease IN the same scales,
and then lave tea and coffee standing perhaps
for monthsln very close proximity to barrels Of
kerosene oil and kegs Of smelly Goldfish, and yet
these men will tell you right to your face that
they are selling you pure tea when 1t 10 already
impregnatd with the above named aromas SUI
fcient to mike the gods swear. The tea leaf Is
very deliate leaf and ought not TO be handled
with hands that deal out soap and thousand
things usually kept In general store. To get
tea that is tea end coffee that is coffee in all Its
original sweetness, the majority Of consumers IN
New YORK city, and indeed all over the states.
are findi,d out that it must be purchased where
nothing else is sold or handled This is as II
should lie and accounts for the big trade OF the
American Tea Company and its branches. The
COMPANY will handle nothing else, and instead
of paying about eight different profits to small
dealers who buy themselves but few chests at a
time, by purchasing from this company yeu
can say, all these profits made by middle men
and ge tea right from any OF the cempany's
brancha much cheaper than those small dealers
can purchase it in wholesale groceries in Chica-
90 or elsewhere. When you buy from the Anne
rican Tea company you buy direct from the i'm
porters and there Is no question about it. 1fyou
commerce dealing with this company you will
get tea that is tea and quality every time to suit
you.
They have opened two western branches out
side OF Chicago. One at Aurora, TWO years ago,
which is to-day grand success. They sell
wholesale and retail and are right here in Otta.
wa, corner Madison and La Sale Streets and
will for many, many years, we hope, be known
"A THE TEA STORE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-06

There were 464 books taken from the Library
during the month. 50 books have been added
during the month. books were bought by the
Society. Mrs. Col. Hapeman presented IS books
and % OF the Seaside Library. Mr.. Eaton G. Os.
man presented books and 90 Seaside Library
aud 10 Magazines. Miss Eva Nicely and Mrs. Ii.
West each presented a book. Mr.. Jesse Ruger
presented rocking chair.
L. T. MACY, Librarian.
On Thursday the Y. L. l.. Assn. held their an
nual election OF officers for the ensuing year. TO-
wit: Miss Eliza Porter, president; Misses Vncie
Bushnell, Nellie Brush, and Carrie Manley, vice
presidents; Miss Alice Fiske, treasurer; Miss Ida
Strawn, reelected secretary; Miss Macy, re.
elected librarian. All of the officers elected by
reclamation. The president appointed Misses
Fanny Cheever, Dora Couch, Laura Lindlsy, Jes.
sic Orr and Belle Wallace as finance committee
Mrs. Cheever. Mrs. r. Jordan, Mrs. A. Lynch,
Mrs. H. Strawn, Mrs. wallace, Mrs. Catlin, and
Mrs. Cole as advisory committee. Miss Sarah
Jekyll was appointed the committee on supplies,
and Miss Vlncie Bushnell committee for adver.
Using for one month.
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much used

The regular meeting of the Business Mems AS
ISOLATION will be held on next Monday evening
in Judge McRoberts' court room, upstairs in De-
lanos block. This meeting will be very import
ant, it is expected, and matters will be presented
requiring the cooperation of all our business
ynpr
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-06

ATTENTIoN!-The friends of the dead soldiers,
sailors and marines now lying in the cemeteries
aad private burying grounds in this city and vi.
cinity are requested to meet at 7:30 p. NJ, on
Tuesday, May 9th, at the sheriff's office, Della
nos block. A full attendance is desired.
c. c. CAMPBELL, Sec. ID. F. HITT, Pres
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-06

fyou wish the best Cultvator in the county
call on j. f. Porter and see the new improved
"Brown;" and il 1 can't show you cultvator
with more good working qualities than any other
in Ottawa, you being the Judge, will make you
q present of one. The Brown" is sold in this
county only by j. +. PORTER.
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Estrayed or Stolen 4,

A white mich COW, with red cheeks and partly
red neck, about years old. Reward will be paid
for her return to or for information that Will lead
TO her recovery by owner, at Dave Sanderson's
Meat Market, Ottawa, Ills.
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Publtc Sale.

The d. s. Ebersol library and geological and
neurological collections are to be sold at auc.
ton ty the administrator at the room next doc,
west of the City Drug Store, beginning on Fri
day, May 10Th. The library will be sold first
There are about $50 volumes and several thous
and specimens
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-06

Will our astronomers tell US what has become
Of the magnificent comet that was so rapidly APP
preaching the earth few weeks ago and was 70
be visible about this time: or were their calcula
tiops miscalculated,
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Card of Thanks.

The members OF the Young Ladies' Temper.
ance and Library Association wish to tender a
vote Of thanks to their retiring President Miss
Vincie Bushnell, for her earnest and untiring
efforts in the behalf of the society, which under
her administration has been unprecedentedly
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-06

Manley, Jordan IL Cowles have the boss Guilt
vator. They have been fortunate in securing the
celebrated Malta" which is the only practical
spring cultivator made, besides possesses many
valuable Improvements, which, at this age OF
impro7ed machinery, any one doing without will
be "a 'Nphinh the times.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-06

On last evening IA barn in the rear of j. /. War.
ner's house, in Centre Ottawa, was burned. II
belonged to Mr.. John Vette, and had not been
occupied for a long time Loss, not large, 500
say; cause, supposed incendiary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-06

workmen are engaged in making the altera'
lions in Cheever's hall required by the Odd Eel
lows. There is some talk among the fraternity
Of having public dedication, or something OF
that sort, as soon as the repairs are completed
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-06

When you want spring suit, a nice fine hat,
a good trunk, or any kind of a rubber coat, ask
Stiefel the prices. He has the hes. and largest
stock of goods for mems, youths, boys and
children's wear in Ottawa. Prices always the
lowest VI. STIEFEL.
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LOCAL MATTERS
The Churches.

Bapti.t.-Rev. Mr.. Mcpherson In his pulpit
morning and evening Subjects: "lndestructl'
bility of the Church." and "Does the Bible Re
ouire Increased Evidence from Hades-If One
Rose from the Dead VIII Men Hear" Com.
munien service in the morning.
R.R. CLUB.-Ihe red ribbon meetings will be
held in the Presbyterian church hereafter at the
usual hour en- Sunday afternoons.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-06

Oranges, bananas, pneapples, choice fruits OF
all sorts, very nice jams, and good things too
numerous to mention, at Deists new store, in
Reddck,S block.
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Edward Porter, aged 90 years, young man
we'll known in ottawa, died in Chicago ycster
day morning Of consumption. His remains are
to be brought here for interment.