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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-04-01

OPHIs, March 27.-Once more the breeZes
of gentle spring are upon US Grass is grow
ing beautifully and everything looks gay, ex
cept the roads, which still remain bad.
Our old mail carrier, Albert Smith, sold out
all his worldly possessions las, Saturday, and
con,emplates "trip TO California for his health
Shempp has started his new house.
Didn't Harry Dale spread himself last week
Wonder if he is living yet:
The latest to embark IN the matrimonial
boat were, Tuesday evening, Mr.. Thos Black
and Miss Alice Harnee; and last Wednesday
evening Mr. Frank wilkins and Miss Mary
Dimmlck SISTER Of Squire Dlmmick)
1t is reported that Billy Wixom will move
to Iowa. We hope not, as Billy is genial
fellow, and we should hate to miss his smiling
face.
The time James Kidd had his trial before
ESQ. Dimmick, every one made fun of MIR. d.,
but his rulings were far more in accordance
with law than the suit which we listened to
Thursday in Waltham before an old justice.
We will not comment upon the trial. but if we
had a suit to institute, Dimmlck would be our
man.
Mr., VIM. Foust, the young man supposed
to have been shot by Jas. Kidd, is getting
along firstrate, being now able to walk around
the room, and will soon he able to get around
again. tie is still under the watchtul care Of
our worthy Drs. the Everett Bros, who will
pull him through all right.
Az Meinhardt will work the quarry again
this summer.
Ducks are plenty, and our home nlmrods
are having lots of fun. Ugh,
Jno. McNally has no doubt the best stock
steers in this community, and they are not
graded cattle either. PEDRO.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-04-01

Here is the record of recent days work by
Mr.. Gladstone: In the early morning there
was the usual business with his private secre-
taries-buslness of itself sufficient to exhaust
the energies of most men-then followed a
journey to Windsor. the Council, the private
interview with the Queen, and the return to
London. Immediately afterward came the
great gathering at Downing street, and the
speech from the Prime Minister; then fol-
lowed the sitting OF the House of Commons,
where questions had TO be answered and two
speeches made; while the day was wound up
by the long and remarkable address on the
main question: Of the procedure Of the Lords.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-04-01
CHASE FOWLER,

master "a ChdHceTp.
NJ ASTE;I2'S SALE.--STATE OF ILLINOIS.
vi COUNTY oF /. SALLE, CrcHt; court NJ said county.
In chdnCr,y.
Thomas H. spencer. Administrator with he will an.
ncSed Of the Estate of James Spencer deceased complain
ant rs John T. Rediing Maria Relding defendants
Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance Of de-
entered of record In the above entitled al the
January term Of said Circuit Court 10 wit January rh
1882 Chase Fowler Master IN Channe-y Of SAID cOurt
will Tuesday the twenty eighth day Of March l2
hour O'Clock In afternoon OF said day. sell
the highest and best bidder for cash lat the front door
the building wherin l. held the Circuit Court Of La
Sale County Known the Delano Block. situated in OF.
tawa. Ia Sale county Illinois, the following described
premises Lot Six In Block Five in Glovers Addi
lion to the city Of Ottawa county u Ia ale and state OF
Illinois. CHASE FOWLER.
Dated Feb. 18th. 1852 Master In thanccry.
BUsHSELL& DRUITT. Comp'- Solrs. feb25 5w
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Drugs, Paints, Oils, Colols, VallIles, Glass.

In Drugs and Medicines purity and care in
compounding are of the greatest Importance
The undersigned calls your attention to this,
as ne exercised great care in selecting his
Drugs and in the preparing of the same not
only the greatest care is exercised. but every
thing is proceeded with scientifically. The
stock is the most varied in this county, and
the prices always the lowest, quality consid-
dered You will also find the finest stock of
Druggists Sundries, Yankee Notions. Toilet
Goods of every description, Fancy Articles tor
weddings, birthdays, &C.
In Paints, Oils, Brushes, Colors, Varnishes
Plate and Window Glass no competitor viii
sincerely claim to equal my stock, neither in
quantity, quality or price, my goods being the
very best grades in the market. Everything
guaranteed. My facilities for handling. goods
are double those Of any other establishment
Thanking the public for their liberal patron
age in the past, and hoping to serve the same
yours. g. GEHR1NG, Druggist.
North of Court House, Ottawa, Ia
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JOHN B. RICE,


CTAT|E. or LIN<bIS, La SALE Co.'S.
~ COUHy court u LC Sale county, 10 the R1R Term,
A.. u. 1852.
Ida Morris AdmiPittratrx of the Estate of James Nor
rig, deceased. o. Frank Morris. Edward Morris Fannie
Taylor formerly Fanny Norris, James b f. Morris Mi
Davis (urmery Minerva Morris Henry s Morris,
Alfred W Morris, lydia H. s. Norris Mary Morris and Sa-
j. II Morris. hers.a law of said James Morris de
ceased Ida Morris widow Of said james Norris deceased
&. b Hess Thomas MacKnlay, Thomas erford. Richard
Wolfe. Fannie Widman and James Walker petition TO
sell real estate 10 pay debts.
Affidavit of the nOnresidcHcr Of Frank Morris. Fanny
Taylor and Minerva Davis defendants above named av
aed the Office of the clerk OF the County Court of
La Sale county, notice is hereby given TO the said Frank
Morris Fanny Taylor formerly Fanny Norris and Miner
Davis formerly Minerva MurrisI that the plaintiff Ida
MOI Administrative of the Estate Of james Morris de
ceased lied her petition In the said County Court OF La
Sale county order to sell the premises belonging TO
the estate of SAID deceased or much OF may be need
ed pay the debts of said deceased and described fol
love- To wit Lot number seven. in block number sxtysx
in States Addition TO Ottawa situated In the city OF O;ta
county of La Sale and state of Illinois, and that
able the April 1852 of said court to be holden
the third Monday Of April 1882 At the County Court
Room, In the city Of Ottawa, in La Sale county Illinois.
Now unless you. the said Frank Morris, Fanny Taylor
and Minerva Davis shall personally be and appear before
said County Court of La Sale county the first day of
term thereof be holden at OTTAWA in said county the
Monday of May 1881 and plead, answer demur to
said planants petition he1 therein. the same and
matters and things therein charged and stated will be
taken confessed and decree entered against you
cording 10 the prayer of said bill.
Ottawa. Illinois, March 18th. 1881
p. W. STOtkSLEGER. Clerk.
y IN. tnplt's M
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ONE MORE LINCOLN STORY.-Just after the
terrible disaster of Cold Harbor, the president
more than usually depressed and affected by
the tremendous responsibilities of,hls position,
started out for one of his solitary, selt-com-
munlng, after. dinner walks, for which he was
noted. and which were, doubtless, the really
only undisturbed moments OF his care, burd-
ened life
This time his distracted ramble led him IN
the direction of the canal that runs parallel
with the potomac river, some half mile south
of the White House grounds.
Wandering along Its banks IN this almless
way, Lincoln came to smoky little cabin, at
the door OF which an old colored man was
pairing potatoes
The president stopped, and taking it for
granted that his face would be unknown to
this humble laborer he sat down and engaged
him IN conversation.
With that patriarchal readiness of opinion
peculiar to aged darkies, he responded to
Father Abrahams" questions, and delivered
many sage and oracular dissertations on the
conduct of the war; the duties of the executive
and public affairs generally
The president listened-not without gaming
An idea or two from the homely discourse
until it was quite dark. AS he rose to go the
old man set before him bowl of milk and
some hoe cake, which Lincoln--who told the
story himself says he ate with real relish,
the first TODD he had enjoyed for many long
day.
"Good.bye uncle" he said, at last, I'll
come to see you again"
do so, Massa Llnkom, do So" said the old
man, Hospitality.
"Nhy, do you know mef" SAID the presi-
dent
Eyes, indeed honey; knowed yer was OLD
Abe de berry minute set eyes on yer. lou's
mighty good man, Massa Presden; but seed
yer once at yer noggeration and neber could
iorgit yer dis quick. You'se powerful good
man, but the Lord made you dretful homely
in dc tace, and OATS fac'n
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Budget OF FUN.

Cant yor4 trust me, darlingY" murmured
SPilkins 10. the daughter of old Moneylender.
MOI w. ahout real estate security" replied
ISABEL absent-mndedly.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-04-01

At sunset on beautiful day IN June sell.
tary horsecar might have been seen ascending
the brow of hill. As the dappled palfrey
which drew 1t brsvely on reached the crest of
tie eminence and paused for an instant before
beginning the downward journey the intelli-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-04-01
Regal.
CHASE FOWLER,

Master IN ChdnceTy
MASTERS SALE.-.STATE OF ILLINOIS,
M COUNTY OF la SALLE.-CHcat Court OF said c0uH-
IT, In chanceTv.
James Carroll complainant, u.s. David Carroll, defendant
Public notice II hereby given that in pursuance of de-
cree entered in the above entitled at the March term
said Circu Court. wit March lith D. 1882, Chase
Fowler Master in Chancery OF said court WILL Saturday
April twentysecond A. 1881 At the hour of two o'clock
the afternoon Of said day sell at public venduc 10 the
and hest bidder for cash. al the front door Of the
Circuit Court Room, (Delanos Block In the city Of Otta
wa, of La Sale and state of Illinois, the following
described premises wit Lots Six and Seven, in Block
Thirty In the Original Town Of Mendoza situate in the
county OF la Sale and state of Illinois
CHASE FOWLER
Dated March 18th 1882. Master in ChanCery.
THos. h. SWAN. t-mBts Solr. mar2i.iw
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-04-01

- Great chance 10 make money. Those
who always take advantage Of the
good chances that offered gen.
orally become wealthy. while those
~ - - y who do not improve such chances
remain in verify We want pncn. women boys nd
iris 10 work for us right in their localities Any one
can work properly from the FIRST start The business
will nav more than ten times ordinary wages. Expensive
outft furnished free No who engages fails To make
money rapidly. You can devote your whole time to the
work or only your spare nonens Full Information and
all that needed free Address SrNsoS Coz Port
land. Maine. nON2
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-04-01

Time over and again Thomas Eclectrc Oil has
proved salutary friend to the distressed. As
reliable curative for Group in children, sore
throat and bronchial affections, and positive
external remedy for pain, it is a never.fang an
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-04-01

Who ever heard of any one being punished
TOR stealing watermelons 1t was tried once
IN Tennessee, three or four years ago. Good
old Judge Frazier, Of the Davidson AND Ruth
erferd Circuit, was presiding; an unlucky
negro was the prisoner: a very young lawyer
was defending him; twelve good men and
true were in the box There was no doubt
that the prisoner had stolen the melon; the
proof against him was as clear as MONDAY.
The attorney called no witnesses whatever,
but simply arose ond said; May it please
your honor and gentleman OF the jury, my
client Is charged with stealing watermelon.
He does not deny 1t. But this is new crime
for our courts. I have stolen watermelons
myself; the chances are that your honor has
stolen watcrmelons; and, gentlemen, I'll agree
to set 'em up if there's man on that jury
who hasn't stolen watermelon" The judge
ierked up his head, took off his spectacles,
and looked with a startled but smiling stare
upon the young scamp; the jurors nudged
each other and snickered; the spectators GUT.
fawea but 1t is needless to say that the brief
argument for the defendant was a successful
one with the honest jnrymen.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-04-01

NONE GENUINE WITHOUT SIGNATURE
This, SIR" expounded old Daddy Winterbot-
tom, holding up bottle; "this, sir is the finest
gin that comes into the market"
ut looks clear" commented old Uncle
Wotherspoon, who had dropped in to see his
friend for a few moments. II guess that's pref
ty good GIN"
TRY some," said Daddy Wiptsrbottom,
holding out the bottle and glass at won't
hurt We. Bless your SOUL man, there isn't q
headache IN a galonr'
NOEL don't suppose there is conceded
Uncle WOtherspoon. wall, here's health y
and down it went.
And they drank and drank until they were
both sick at their stomachs, and when they
parted it was with fuddled expressions Of dis.
tlnguished consideration and mutual promises
TO have it ont on similar basis some other
night.
Ana yet these two old lnnocents had only
been drinking preparation of salt and rain
water which Mrs. WInterbottom had put up
as hair restorative, and about which the only
suspicion of gin was the label on the bottle:
"None genuine without signature. '-Brook
I'm Eagle.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-04-01

20 the International tram that left yester
a. Ay for San Antonio, there was darkey who
kept sticking his head out of the car window
Keep your head inside" SAID the conductor,
apgrlly
"Whaffor?"
"Fo. fear you will damage some of the iron
work of the bridge, you fool."-Teras Sittings.
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Farm for Sale.

The quarter section twenty-five, Township
Thirty four North of Range Three In the Town of Dayton
containing one hundred and sixty acres.
Also the Southwest Quarter of Section Thirtyhye In
Township Thirythree North of Range Four in the Town
of Fall River.
For terms Of sale and other information enquire ~ she
office of LELAND GILBERT IN the Opera House Block
Ottawa Illinois. iun4
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-04-01

II Ii a positive cure 70
Ilnpotency. and all dill
Mental Anxiety, Loss
OF Memory, Pains In
Back or Side, and di
seases that lead to
Consumption, lnsani-
~ and an early grave.
The SPECIFIC Medicine
is being used with
wonderful success.
Pamphlets sent free
10 all, Write fOi them
and get full partlcu
lars. Price Specific,
A. a a 1-aA all nrInt
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-10-06
The County Commissioners.

There will be one county commissioner
to elect at the coming election and per-
haps Two, in case Mr.. Nickeus resigns
which is highly probable he will do; as
the Office for which he is now nominated
conflicts with that Of county commits
sloner
In view Of these vacancies 1t has been
suggested by sDme OF our leading citizens
that it would be a good idea for the vot-
ers in the different districts from which
the new commissioners arc to be chosen
to furnish the convention or caucus with
some kind of an expression as to who
their choice would be, in order that the
dlsintcrcsted districts which will have
strong voice in the matter may vote IN
tcllgcntly The Alert understands that
it is but fair to give the different districts
a voice in the choice of their county repre-
sentative and that it would be but simple
Justice to them for the disintcrested dis
tricts to assist in clccting the men they
may be able to agree upon among them
selves Perhaps 1t might be well for the
voters of these districts in which vaCsn-
cies may occur to hold informal meetings
for the purpose of deciding who would
best serve their wishes.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-10-06
The Turner Society.

Perhaps great many of our citizens
do not know that such an organization as
the above exists III Jamestown, though it
was organized nearly three years ago and
numbers about forty members, and was
incorporated under the laws of the ter
ritory about year ard a half ago. 1t is a
social society and has Tor its object the
cultivation and maintenance of The So
cial relations, and the physical aud men =
tai development of Its members. Each
we'll furnished society is provided with a
gymnasium by which the musclar and
physical man is developed and exercised,
and with reading room where all the
popular literature of the day Is provided.
and in connection with this department
regular stated times for debating and dis
cussing various subjects are had,
which furnishes very pleasant and prof
table amusement To its members. Be-
sides this they take care of thel- sick and
burg their dead. Che ,ople,y is ont OF
debt and several hundred dollars ahead
and now have in immediate contempla-
ton the building of hall for the pur
pose of its meetings and attendant exer-
c,ses. The officers are: Phillip Pletten-
berg, lst speaker: l.. DuBuisson, End
speaker; c. II. Brand, treasurer: A. Stein
bach, secretary; VIM. Spangenberg,
tvruwsrt; Joe Freeman, tag bearer.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-10-06
DEATH.

DIED.-At the residence of her sister. at Clinton,
Ontario. Thursday, Oct. 5th, 1882. Maggie. wife
of NJ. H. Townsend of this city, aged se years.
The many friends of the deceased and
her husband in this city were stricken
with sorrow yesterday morning at the an
nouncemcnt by telegram that Mrs. Maggie
Townsend had just died. She and NJ. H.
Townsend, of the firm of Turner Il Town
send. were married little more than SIX
months ago, and she spent the summer
here attracting to herself by her many
good qualities of heart and kind manner
a large circle of intimate friends. Her
health failing, her husband took her back
10 her former home with her sister, in
Clinton, Ontalio, about three weeks ago,
and remained with her about two weeks
during which time she improved so rap
idly that he came back to attcnd his
business here, IN the belief that she
would soon entirely recover and rejoin
him here again, and was expecting to
learn Of her continued Improvement
when the sad news came to him b" ta,e-
graph yesterday mQrniag that she mad
j.ist died suddenly. Sally and SORROW
fully Mr.. Townsend took his departure
en- the train yesterday afternoon for the
place which he had left SO fun of hope
only a few days before. But all is not
lost in death, but it is the beginning OF
life, for
s.Therc Is no death: the stars &C down
To rise upon some fairer shorei
And bright in heavens jewelcd crown
They chime foyeve.poyc."
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-10-06
THE NEWS ABROAD IN BRIEF.

STERLING, Ii, :, OCT. 5.-lt is reported
that Vice President David Davis is TO be
married, carly in November, to Miss
Addlc Barr, Of Warrcnton, North Carroll
ma, formerly of Cairo, III. \
New YORK, Oct. 5.-Accorling to the
evening papers Howard Carroll, of the
Evening Times, is very likely to be nomi-
mated tonight by the republican state
committee for the office of congressman
at large.
WILLIAMSroET, Pa, Oct. 5.--lndict-
mcnts have been returned by the grand
jury against the mayor and city council,
who were arrested last week charged with
failure to keep the streets i'll proper
condition,
RALEIGH, n. y, Oct. "a train on Tho
Midland s. Northern railroad was dcrailed
to-day while approaching Galcshoro.
Several cars rolled down an cmbankmcnt
and one man is reported killed and several
passengers injured.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.-lndications for
the upper Mississippi and Missouri val
leys! local rains and partly cloudy wealth
err southerly to westerly winds: warmer
weather followed IN upper Missouri val
Icy by cooler weather; rivers will remain
about stationary.
LONDON, Oct. 5.-Therc is constcrna-
tion among the Parncilltes, owing to
report that on the recommendation of
Arch Bishop McCabe the Irish Catholic
hierarchy now in session has refused to
allow the priests to attend the forth
coming conference.
CHICAGO, Get. 5.-Gco. Scoville fled
petition in the county court to-day ask
ing that Mrs. Scoville be adjudged insane
and confined in an insane ASYLUM for lu-
natics, on making oath that he was with
out money. Scovillc was allowed 20 .ile
the petition without peyips the usual
fees.
SAN FRANCISCO. Oct 5.-The American
ship Hagarstown. which arrived here to-
night, l4l days out from New York, re-
ports having encountered cyclone on
the 18th of september The gale lasted
three hours Portions of TIC Rigging were
carried away and there was seven feet of
/ water n the hoh at one time. The vcs-
gel narrowly escaped foundering Capt,
! Pierce was washed overheard aad a nt,m- :
Der Of the crew injured by falling spars
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-10-06
An Answer to AL.

The Alert has received letter from Il
gentleman in Colorado, who formerly
lived in Canada, inquiring about the lana
in this county, and saying that he had
not found the country he was looking 1or
in Colorado, and he bad several times
been referred to the Alert for informa-
ton of North Dakota. This is bvt one
of hundreds of letters of like import ana
inquiry received at this office. 1t Is I'M
possible for us to answer all either by
writing or with a copy of the paper
Those who desire special answer should
address some of the land agents whose
names may be found in the advertising
columns OF the Alert, for that Is uirectiy
in their line of business, The Alert re-
peats what it has time and agein SAID
and what is corroborated by every person
who comes here and investigates for HIM
self, that while this is not the only coua
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1882-10-06
A Dark Deed.

Last night an Alert reporter ferrctted
out the location Of dark and damnable
deed that needs investigation by our legal
authorities. The victim, whether it be
of her own unnatural procuring or that
of a procurcss, was in almost the thrOes OF
death from an abortion just consumnated,
and which will probably result in death.
That such place has existed almost un-
der the shadow of our churches ana
within hearing Of the song and prayers OF
She worshippers there for months is q
notorious fact, and yet our self-sacrificing
ladies seem to have ignored this fact in
their zeal for the suppression OF Elmer's
theatre, which they suspected OF being
immoral in it's character. Many OF them
Last night, if they had opened their WIN
dows' might have heard the agonizing
walls of woman brought to unspeakable
Il; xtress by the darkest and most damnable
crime known to civilization, and one
which was unknown even among the
he,thcn and barbarian, namely, pre-n natal
murder: y CRIME that was not spcclhcally
forbidden by Moses, the prophets, the
APOSTLES. nor by the Great Lawglver prob
ably because divine inspiration had not
the omn,scicnce to foresee that mankind
would ever be civilized down to point
of depravity where it would be the rule
N the fashionable circles of society for
women to destroy their own young that
they might not be eumbered with them
in their pleasures of society, as 1t is an
indisputablc fact that they do IN tho
higher tl) circles of the cities, which
fashion is being adopted by the lower
grades either to conceal shame or AVOID
a burden. as in the case referred to above.
1t is the easiest thing in The "orld 10
"strain at gnat and swallow camel.