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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11
Grand Opening Of New Goods.

Scott Bros. u 60. announce tnaL tnelr granu
opening will take place on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2lsT,
in their new building, next to Fiske 81 Beem's.
This will be the finest opening of dry goods
and carpets ever exhibited in La Sale county,
aud special invitation is extended BY the firm
to EVERY ONE to call and see the new goods
whether they wish TO purchase or not; all will
be made welcome.
The latest spring styles of dress goods, suits,
cloaks, &C., will be shown.
There still remains at the old store large lot
of goods, which they wish to dispose OF next
week, not wanting to remove dollars worth
from the old to the new building. They will
make very low prices on the entire stock
Special bargains in remnants.
OF the new goods there is a large quantity at
the depot, which the agent is anxious to have
removed, because they are botn in the way and
from fear of fire, hence they will commence NOV.
ing the new stock direct TO the new building to.
Gsy.
If You want good goods at lowest prices, call
st the old store next week, and if you want to
see the finest stock of dry goods, carpets, &c
ever brought to the county, call on Scott Bros
& Co. in their new store the week following.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11
ADJUSTMENTS.

Howorths double show, which gave per-
Torrance in the Opera House last evening to a
full house, will give matinee this afternoon for
ladies and children, and VIII give their last per
Torrance here this evening.
The Harrisons, in their celebrated comedy en-
titled "Photos," are booked for the Opera House
on Saturday night, the 18th inst. THIS is one Of
those attractions that has been on the road for a
year or two back, but which has failed to take in
Ottawa, until the enterprise of our present Opera
House manager gave them to see the necessity
of coming here. They are tirst.class, and should
be seen by the Ottawa people.
Henry Ward Beecher, the noted Brooklyn d.
vine, who has drawn more people to hear him
than any other man in America, will lecture in
the Opera House on Tuesday night, the 9TH Of
March He always draws large houses, and it IS
possible that our Opera House here will not hold
all the people who wish to see and hear him, but
we understand Mr. Sherwood will try and &C.
commodate all he can. Two hundred seats on
the stage will be prepared, if necessary.
MATINEE.
A grand family matinee at the Opera House
this afternoon. Haworth's double show will also
occupy the Opera House this evening.
Milton Mobiles in his "lntervews' drew a fair
audience on Friday evening of last week. His
play was good, although not as sensational and
consequently less pleasing to many, as "The
Phnpix." II gives q good outline Of the char
acter of true Bohemian newspaper reporter, as
found in the larger cities where opinions and
principles are unknown elements in their com.
position not TO be INDUCED in. Political parties
and campaign committees were properly bur
lesqued, and the audience kept IN a constant
good humor.
The Boston Ideal Uncle Toms CABIN Company
filled the Opera House on Saturday evening. 1t
was fairly presented, although possessing no
special merit.
On Tuesday evening only small audience
greeted Alexander Caufman in "A LIES Mis-
take" in which the principal character, Eugene
Ldzare, was taken by him. The play appeals
strongly to the sympathies of the audience, and
du.iFts 'hv ienuit,O'' nf COR" af .he Sac pos
sages hreathess stiffness prevailed. Caufman's
representation Of an old, broken.down and re.
turned convict can scarcely be outdone; nor is
the audience to imagine unheard of ana impossi-
BILE scenes IN order to appreciate the several acts
of the play.
Tonight vii! be the second presentation of the
double company Mirror OF Ireland" and Grand
Hibernica and Comedy Company"
NOTES.
Alexander CAufman plays next week in St
Louis.
New York papers state that Sarah Won Leer,
now with the Caufman company, will star next
season.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

benefit, to the annoyance Of right-minded people
II is not only an offense to farmer, but an In
suit which he may properly resent, to seize upon
his fences, his barns sheds, or trees, to use them
as advertising posts for some adventurer, per-
haps, who will break in Il twelve month and run
AWAY.
The better class OF business men, with honest
and reliable goods, do not often resort to this
method. II is largely the desperate, or those
who want to force upon attention an unknown
product, quack medicine, or quack business
method, or an inferior or sham mechanism. We
say, therefore, it is safest to shun dealers who
advertise in this way, for there is fair presump-
ton against the honesty and deal of those who
thus steal the places of their advertising, and
there is also fair presumption against their
truthfulness in representation.
Then the advertisement is often a gross sug-
gestion; the method savors Of thickness, and the
trick played on the landowners promises Ike
trick on the customers; 1t is sign Of want OF
delcacy in sensibility, if not decency, and az
such has its influence on society; and lastly, It
involves the assumption of an ignorant, unlet-
tered people, who don't take and read the news
papers, which are now universally recognized as
the only reputable and correct media Of legis-
mate advertising.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11
Tie Churches,

BapuSt-Thc Rev. DR.. Cooley, of the Chicago
University, will occupy the pulpit of the Baptist
church morning and evening, Everybody in
vited; especially the young people to the eve
ming meeting, which will be one OF particular
interest to them
"Amusements--their Uses and Abuses" will
be the subject Of the sermon at the Episcopal
church to morrow. Miss f'rice, recently of the
choir of Trinity church, will sing.
M,thodiSt.-At the Methodist church the pastor
will occupy tls pulpit both morning and even
ing. Subjects Prayer and "Amusements."
Preaching at South Ottawa NJ. +. church at half
past two
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11
SpSlr Home DIRECTORY

We have prepared with considerable labor and
print on our eighth page a Home Directory Of
Churches, Civic Societies, &C., OF the city. We
have often been importuned to do this, and hav-
ing complied, will keep it up on condition that
the officers or members of the societies, &C., in
terested will furnish us with such corrections in
names OF officers, dates of meeting, &c, as from
time to time May become necessary. Any socie-
ties that have been omitted will De cheerfully
added If we are furnished with the necessary
items
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11
JP. Flick buys live turkies and chickens.

The Mendoza Reporter gives James Kidd, who
shot William Faust (or Foss, as some have given
it, very undesirable reputation II says: mir.
Kidd is a man british in his nature and actions
His first wife was divorced from him and the
court granted his second wife 500 alimony last
Monday with which to commence proceedings
for divorce. His nature is barren of any OF the
Attributes that combine to make men He Is
disiIked by his neighbo-s and condemned by all
who are compelled to do business with him. We
heard no word Of praise, or any good thing Of
him among his neighbors whom We met in Troy
Grove. HIS residence in this city was character
lied by anything save good citizenship. He is a
hsrd-hearted, remorseless brute In human form.
He kept pack Of worthless ours around his
farm that a terror TO the traveller that passes
thst way. Only last summer they ran out and
scared horse driven by Adam Condor. The
horse became manageable, threw Mr.. Condor
to the ground and kicked him severely. 70 those
who complained he said, Il will shoot any man
who attempts to shoot my dogs"
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Fiske s. BEEN

The purchasing member of the Arm of Fiske
& BEEN is now in the eastern markets making
up the selection for one Of the best stocks of
clothing, piece goods, gents's furnishing goods,
&C., ever brought west Notwithstanding that
he left Ottawa late last week and arrived in New
York on Monday, new goods began to arrive on
Wednesday last. The house will be stocked
with the hest the manufacturers can produce,
and at prices that will make all rejoice. In the
meantime don't forget to call on them now for
bargains
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Report of Ottawa High school

For the month ending Feb. 3d. 1882:
Whole number enrolled ......,......l5 9
Days lost by absence ................l4l
Cases Of hardness. Observation-Disclosures. G7
Neither absent nor tardy ............ I'll
Best attendance and punctuallty in the senior
class
Vaccination is largely responsible for the I'M
usual amount OF absence. All the pupils have
been vaccinated and most Of them successfully.
Roll Of Hoao,-Containing the names of all
Who have been perfect in attendance and deport.
ment, and whose rectations were satisfactory:
Senior CIoss-Guy l.. Abbott, Nathan Degen,
Alex. n. Cooley, George II. Ravens, Edwin j.
Stasop, Sarah II. Fiske, Florence Nash, Hattie
Hollecker and Louise Zimmerman.
Miss ChandItrs Roont-Lizzie Clifford, Mary
Miller, Mary c. Richey and Herbert Williams.
-Nr. WejStor's RD2,t--Mabel Pckens, Nellie
Strawn, Robert J. Finley and VIM. G. Stewart.
Preparatory Clgss-IIatte Hamilton and Maze
rrumbo
Miss Bdr,Tes Room-Fred A. Hathaway, Ray
Hoffman, Geo. D. Hollecker, VIM. b. Mcintyre,
Chas p. Taylor, Minnie Bailey, Clara Burke, Jen.
ME T.. Dunavan, Evalyn s. Hathaway, Anne LAT.
ferry, Carrie McManus, Annie Porter, Carrie Ray
mond, Carrie f. Simon and Flora X. Spencer.
Mss Tucker's RoOm-GeOrge Barnes, Albert f.
Buffers, Bennette Cooper, Charles Cooper Geo.
Faust, F. \. Martin, Julius Wendell, Sadie v
Hathaway, Nellie OMeara, Ella Male Orr, Jen-
nie Padgett, Sal!e VI. Parr, Ola !. Rawlng, AL
ice Roberts, Julia F.. Steere and Lizzie Stock.
sleger
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

Company D has accepted an in9.tation extend
ed by Company A. First Regiment, to attend a
party to be given by the latter at the First Regi-
ment Armory, in Chicago, on the evening of
February 18th. very pleasant time is antic-
pated. Some twenty-five or thirty Of the Ottaw a
boys will probably go.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

Elsewhere il this paper will be found an ad-
vertisement of real estate for sale by Mrs. Catha.
rine Stout, of this city. She is DESTROYS of dis.
posing of her property in this county, and offers
it at public sale. Thomas Clark, the sheriff, will
conduct the sale. 1t is rare chance for some
one or persons get town lots aud tracts Of land
See the advertisement.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

The canal telephone is in successful operation
between this city and Lockport, making connec-
tions through the Joliet exchange. 1t proves,
Of course, great benefit TO the canal authori.
ties, and except for some delays at the Joliet
central Office, the service is very acceptable. tits
the intention, at some time, 10 continue the line
east tc Chicago and west to LA Sale. No ar
rangement has been made, and none is in con-
temptation that we heard Of, by which this line
will be brought into the Ottawa exchange.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

Among the real estate transfers completed
during the past week was that OF the George
Avery property on La Sale street, south OF Main
street, which has been purchased through DR..
Harris land agency by P B. Mulvihll. 1t is not
known what use the purchaser intends to make
of the property, but we hope to see that row Of
wooden buildings replaced by handsome brick
block
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

We have no clearing out sale to advertise be-
cause we sell our goods so cheap that the price
clears them out, and we have to keep getting
new ONES.
We have opened up this week fine line of do
mestcs, prints, bleached and brown muslin,
shirting, table linen, napkins, towels, crash &c.
All cheap dress goods we always sell at lowest
prices.
Shall open up our new stock of carpets on
Monday. Nothing was ever seen like them in
Ottawa Just call and see them, and you will
exclaim, "Oh, how handsome and how cheapn'
w III HUI
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

viii McMulen is closing cut his grocery stock
at cost. The reason for this movement is that
the owner of the building wants possession
thereof by March lst, for the purpose of engag-
ing in business, and he has not as yet been able
to secure a new place. He will sell at cost to re-
duce the stock, when the other parties will take
the remainder. If you want bargains now is the
time to receive them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

During the past week or two our business men
have learned thing or two with regard to the
advance in freight rates, which are now about so
per cent. higher than few months ago. 1t is
asserted by the railroad authorities that the ad.
vance is wholly and only in accordance with the
rates imposed ty the railroad and warehouse
commissioners, and that the two roads at this
point have no choice in the matter but to obey.
This is doubted by some, who firmly con-
vinced that the Rock Island sud Burlington CON-
panies have decided to pool their earnings at Of
tawa, and hence competitive rates are no longer
made. Whatever may have been the reason, the
consequences are disastrous TO our manufactur.
ing and mercantile interests. These influences
tend strongly to increase the chances of the Chi
cago & Peoria road as well as an extension Of the
Kankakee IL Seneca road through to Mendoza,
which is by no means Impossible. Indeed, there
are good grounds to believe that the matter is at
present under consideration.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11
Up. Flick buys live turkies and chickens.

The Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order Of
United Workmen of the State met in Quincy this
week Among the delegates in attendance was
W. II. Hull, of this city, who reports good,
pleasant and profitable time. Several important
legislative acts were passed, among which was
one 10 submit to vote of the lodges in this juris
diction the matter of grading the mem bership
according to age-the younger portion paying
less than the older for the privileges of the order
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

A. the Red Ribbon Club meeting, J. p Crossen
and j. G. Armstrong were appointed delegates
to the Temperance convention to be held in Strea.
tor next week The literary exercises Of the
evening included an address by j. E. Dayhoff and
recitation by G. w. Sweet.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11
LOCAL MATTERS
OUR AGENTS.

THE FREB TRADER may be obtained at the following
places by the single copy subscriptions will be taken for
INV length of time at the regular rates;
b. WILEY, Seneca.
f. L. DoNAGHo, Streator
l. II. TkowBRIDGK Marseilles.
Gro. H. HERGER, for Troy Grove, Ophir and Walthnn.
Address, Troy Grove.
The paper always e the office Of the Rock lsand
r. r. So Clark st. under Sherman House. Chicago for con-
'yenience of our friends.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

Yesterday afternoon cry of Prisoner es-
capped" was sounded in the vicinity OF the jail.
when a crowd Of fifty men and boys made rush
and the police force FASTENED toward the spot.
only to find Carew trying to overtake his bus.
Sensation
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

About o'clock yesterday morning, fire broke
out in Paul IRONS new barn, on Marquette street
just south of the Rock Island depot, and before
it could be exhnguished the building and part
OF it contents were consumed. The loss is es-
timated at about $500, with no insurance. Cause
unknown; supposed ncendarsm.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

By glance through the coffee stock of II. A.
Butler, we should Judge that enterprising gro
Ger had struck a fortune. Cleaner and nicer Der
ries we have never seen; nor prices az low since
before the the war. There is no need Of any
body who loves good cup Of cQdte being deprived
of that necessary luxury any longer. Call and
get his prices-they will astnnish you
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

We call attention to the new advertisement Of
Hamilton & billiard, the old frm in another
column. they are introducing the London
Horse and Cattle Food, claimed to be superior TO
any condition powder manufactured They also
keep full line of -four, feed, &c.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11
See Osman & Hapeman's valentines.

The first application of the ball-and-c chain rem
edy will be made to-day. Yesterday four tramps
were fined in the police court, and having no
funds they will be set to work to earn a living
by carrying around a 20-pound ball and en- eight
foot chain
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11
Soldiers HeadstOnes.

Col. c. c. Campbell has been notified by
Messrs. ID. L. Kent Il Co., East Dorset, VT, that
the headstones for unmarked soldiers graves in
this vicinity are ready for shipment to Ottawa.
These are the Stones it will be remembered,
which the Decoration Day Association have la
bored for some length of time to secure TO mark
the resting places of soldiers buried here. When
these stones arrive it is customary for thefriends
of the deceased to set them. All such are re-
quested to correspond with Col. Campbell, OF
this city, in regard to the matter. The Associa-
ton will set all stones at graves where the de.
ceased have no friends in this neighborhood
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

Fifty pianos and orgsns to rent at Mrs. Brow
er's instruments seld on monthly payments.
Pianos and organs sent to any part of the coun-
ty, state or adjoining states. First class goods
fully warranted.
Largest stock in the state west of Chicago.
Store on Madison ST.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

A verdict was reached in the C&varly- Campfeld
suit on Saturday afternoon, the jury assessing
the damages on the defendant at the full amount
of the claim-i50, 900. molten for new trial
was forthwith entered by the defense. II that Is
ovcrruled then the case will undoubtedly be tax
en- to the appellate court upon writ of error
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11
'WesteIB Nebraska and the Experiences Of
Actual SeftlernN

Is the title of a new pamphlet just published by
the Union Pacific Railway CompGny's Land De-
partment. These pamphlets are now ready for
free distribution to all housekeepers, investors,
and sheep and cattle raisers. CAL on or address
by postal card, 5. VI. Knox, Princeton, Illinois,
General Agent Of the Land Department Of the y.
P. K. r. Co, and the pamphlet will be sent 10
any address by return mail.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

At the rink on Thursday evening Miss Mac
stormont was awarded the prize of .icket for
February for the best skating. The evening wss
very pleasantly spent by all who were present
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

The young ladies' of the temperance society
wish TO return thanks to Mr.. and Mrs. Allen for
the use of their house for the book sociGble also
for the generous donation of books from the
friends of the library. ZgTTA STRAvE, Com.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

Thomas Austin, one of the men who fell from
the new conrt house some time ago, has institu.
ted suit against Thomas and Hugh Colwell for
in the SUN of $1,000, The first papers
have been filed in the Circuit Court.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

From the time she bell first tapped, last Tues
day until Ed. johnson drove past this Office.
only five minutes was consumed. Morris Irde-
perdInt.
That was on the occasion OF the recent fire,
wasn't it, Was anything else consumed?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

BURKE-Charles and Thomas Burke, sons o
the former well known merchant are about &c
engage in the grocery business, in the building
owned by them, now occupied by Will McMulen
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

A case of smallpox has developed in Deer
Park. Mark Smell, of that township, had heen
to Oglesby where he contracted the disease, and
has since been taken down.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

The Harmony Club will be entertained, on
Thursday, Feb. 1e, by Mrs. C. D. Trimble. As
this will be the last meeting till after Lent, a
large attendance is desired. Tea, as usual.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

free sewing school will be opened in tire
basement of Christ church, at O'Clock this al
ternoon. Girls desiring 10 receive instruction
are cordially invited.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

ADVERTISING ALONG TUE HIGHWAY. Most Of
this kind OF Advertising Is a nuisance of an au
dacious sort that society ought not to tolerate
1t defaces many landscape. and steals In upon
The rights Of private property, for an individual
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

The Ottawa Book club was entertained ct the
residence of E. c. Allen, Esq, on Tuesday even
ing The Journal notes the addition Of about As
splendid volumes to the library.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

An incipient fire was started in the flint glass
packing room on Monday morning last. II iva
extinguished without much loss.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

Fred Martin, Of South Ottawa, was seized
with an epieptic fit while in grocery store on
Wednesday, from which he recovered, but his
condition during the day was very critical.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

There Is some trouble between the village au-
thoritles OF streator and the gas company, hence
theformer have appointed committee to inquire
;nts the electric light system.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

Attention is called to the new meat market Of
y. W. Cutler in this issue. He has leased the
old Fox River Market and invites customers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

Work has been progressing finely this week
on the new court house. and the walls OF the &
story are going up.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

new planning mill vii ne erected on the site
Of the recently burned elevator, by J. n. shuler
Work will be comn, need ia the spring.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

Messrs. Osman IL Hapeman have on sale new
envelope, illuminated with picture OF the City
of Ottawa on the face, engraved from photo by
Wheeler. These are very handsome goods and
should be seen by all business men.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

The trial of Mc(iuwen and Clarity in the cir
cult court, has brought to this city number OF
wel-known Chicago thugs"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

There will be meeting of the Ottawa En-
campment on Tuesday evening next. Special
work on the third degree expected.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11
Catarrh of the Bladder.

Singing, smartng, irritation Of the urinary
passages, diseased discharges, cured by Buchu-
paiba. Druggists. Depot Max KBeussl.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-11

10 WEsT.-G. Gehring and A. F. Schoch, Of
this city, are preparing to make visit to the
west, to be gone few weeks. They leave to-
morrOW