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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

The Novcly Machine Shops have begun opera.
tions in their new building on Madison street
in quiet way as yet, since but little of the ma.
chnery has arrived. rhe Shops will be under
the management of Mr.. John K. Cameron and
John b. Harris, and will do all kinds OF repair.
Ing and work Of the higher grades Of mechani-
cal work in iron and brass, with the manufactur.
ing Of j. b. Harris's well known Diamond Mill.
stone Dresser rs specially. Tho shops when
complete will be filed with hrst-class machinery
aud be equal to the best shops in the country.
They will be backed by ample capital, aud will
soon deyelope into a factory OF not a little i'm.
portance 10 Ottawa, for they will occupy field
now practically unoccupied here he upper
story Of the same building is occupied by Mr..
Brown, Familiarity known As 'the hog ring man, 4"
who Is rapidly extending his business.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18
NUMBER 30.

DIED-At Artesia, Los Angeles county, Cali
fornia about the LIST inst, OF disease contracted
while soldier in the late war, ]. +. MEADER,
formerly citizen Of this county Ho was born
in the state Of Maine, May Sd, $780, afterwards
moved TO Illinois, and then TO California, where
he became one of the first settlers Of the Artesia
community. He was good citizen, kina
neighbor and loving husband and 'a.ner. He
leaves wife and three children together with
many friends to mourn his loss.
We somehow neglected 10 mention last week
the death OF Mrs. Ann Mahar, mother Of the
Mahar brothers, Daniel, Thomas and Jerry, OF
this city, which took place on Sunday week. sne
had reached the ripe age OF seventy.eve years,
but died of heart disease rather than old age.
She had been 4 resident OF Ottawa Tor about
forty.ive years and was universally respected by
those who knew her. She had some means OF
her own, the most of which she devoted 20 char
table purposes in various forms. Tho funeral
which took place from st. COLUMBIA church,
where Rev. Father Donovan preached the SER
mon, was the largest perhaps eyer seen in Ottn
wa, testifying to the large number Of friends she
had in the county.
KATE, wife of j. ii. Connors died on sunday
last at Joliet, OF heart disease after al Illness OF
two weeks-aged 50 years. The deceased, as
we'll as Mr.. Connors her husband, who is en-
ployed as keeper at the pententiary, had numer-
Gus friends and acquaintances in tbs city, to
whom the death Of Mrs. {. will be sad news. Mr. /.
c. is left with three children.
DR.. Alvin Coles, an old and highly respected
physician of this city, died at his home in West
Ottawa on Saturday morning last, aged 70 years
and II months. The funeral services took place
on Sunday last, Revs. Whittlesey and Gregg Off
ciatng, six physicians OF the city acting as pail
bearers. His children surviving are Mr.. Il.
Coles, Fall River, and Mrs. Hester, Farm Ridge
Joseph Peare. son OF Mr. Albert Eborsol, died
of diphthera in this city, on Saturday, aged
years. The funeral took place on Monday, from
the Clifton, the body being taken to the family
cemetery, south of the city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

Some petty burglaries were pcrpetrated in
town this week Early on Sunday morning Nr.
VI. Noonan's house was entered and half ham,
some towels and wash.dish stolen. The next
night the residence Of Mr.. John Batchellcr, in
the central part of town, was entered. Forcing
an entrance by the kitchen, they opened up the
house and proceeded to 90 through it. a $G5
set OF furs belonging TO Miss Jennie Bailey was
taken from a closet, and lot ofainen from an
other place, besides eatables. The windows Of
the two houses next to Mr.. b. Kings and Boo
her's) were also tempered with, but neither
house was entered
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18
A Fifteen thousand Dollai Revelation.

We are pleased to announce 10 the ladies OF La
Sale county that we have secured the exclusive
right in this city to sell carpets from samples with
Richardson's patent carpet echibitor 1t is the very
latest and improved exhibitor. With 1t you can
see a carpet perfectly matched as II In large
room, giving the effect the carpet will have made
up and laid on the floor. This is a novel and at
tractive way Of showing them. 1t gives you
satisfactory idea Of how the carpet looks when fin
ished. Our object in securing and selling with
the exhibitor is to benefit our customers so that
they can purchase carpet Of US at their real
tal,ie. Our samples in stock would represent n
capital invested of over fifteen thousand dollars.
This is greater in amount than any house in the
county does or can afford to carry stock on hand)
at paying profit. The advantages in this way
of selling carpets over the old method are nu'
merous. In the first place you have larger va
riety OF styles to select from. We shall receive
weekly new designs; this Will give you choice
of the latest productions.
Our prices will be such as to astonish all COM
petitorS. The many great advantages we have
to be considered are as follows: We have no eX-
ira insurance. less tax, 10 extra room rent. We
have no remnants to sacrifice at a loss. We have
no dead stock to carry, &c. We propose to han.
die the best goods ia the market, and will sell
strictly for cash. This plan offers very decided
bargains. SO, ladies, if you want carpet do not
fail to call and see us. Respectfully,
FORBES IL FLICK.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

We would respectfully invite all who read this
to call and see our new stock of carpets opened
this week. We claim to have the largest and
finest stock in the city. All we ask to prove this
is to have you cal! and see. We turn our atten-
ton only to dry goods and carpets, and being the
largest buyer in the city can get patterns and
prices Others car not, ard we have several pri.
vate patterns no Others have. Remember, we
are at the bottom on prices, our expenses being
light as Hull owns his store, and pleads guilty
to the charge Of investing some of his money
outside of his business, not only for the benefit
of himself but also for the city; and I submit
the result for you to Judge If it has not been E
benefit to the city. refer to the Bottle Works
W. II. HULL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18
OTTAWA Ahead Again.

Messrs. Baldwin & Kuyl, the well.known work.
ers in marble on Main street. in this city, this
week secured Ia Yorkyille the contract for erect.
Ing monument TO the memory Of Col. Olson
Of the Both Regt III. Volunteers, to be erected at
Millington by the survivors of that regiment.
The contract was awarded them over half doz.
en- Others on merit, they presenting the best de-
sign and bid. The monument is to be Of Quincy
granite, 16 feet high, topped by spread eagle.
You see, in artistic work in monuments as in ev.
erything else she undertakes, Ottawa leads
always.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

special meeting of the city council was held
on last Wednesday evening. The chief business
was to re.adopt the resolution submitting the
question Of reorganization of the city govern.
ment, 50 as to include the SUBMISSION Of the
question of minority representation,-A bill Of
4S9 presented by Lawrence, Campbell Il Law
renee for briefs in the water bond suits was
audted-A census of the city was ordered.-A
new committee on the Mrs. Doolan matter was
ordered, consisting of Carew, Looney and
Wilcox
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

Two very important arrests were made by the
police Of this city on Monday night last The
first was q man who gaze his name as Frederick
days ago he got rid of S. note to r. Wolfe, and
tried 10 shove one on Sherman Leland for a
larger amount, but failed, Mr.. Leland being ac-
quainted with the alleged makers signature.
Learning from the latter, T. n. Mohr, that he
had made no such paper, the police arrested the
fellow, and upon hiS person they found several
other specimens of queer paper. The fellow
had also a mare which he offered to sell to Mr..
NJ. White for ridiculously low figure, which
subsequently proved to be the property Of N.
Holcomb, livery man ct Streator. When arrested
Alstine confessed 10 his forgeries, which was not
strange under the circumstances; and next day
waived examination, when he was taken to Es-
quire Reese's court, and was put under bonds of
g, 600, which he facetlously offered TO make
good in notes" They were not accept
ed, and he languisheth.-The other ar.
rest was that of burglar, neatly picked up by
Officers Brennan and Snon-the fellow who
made Saturday and Sunday nights raids in this
city. Simon discovered the plumber he had then
secured ia the Rock Island stock yards, and
rightly anticipating that sooner or later the thief
would call for his plumber, he summoned Bren-
nan from town and the two waited. They had
long wait; but early in the morning the fellow
put in an appearance. When he saw his situa-
ton he seemed anxious TO become scarce and
paid attention to neither orders 10 halt or pistol
shots. He was finally captured at the ice house.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

On Wednesday evening next the Serena Cornet
Band will give masquerade ball at Hoxsey's
Hail. which promises to be the most elaborate
affair Serena has had in many day. Mrs Hent-
rich, OF this city, will be there with costumes;
and there will be fine orchestra to furnish mu-
sic Extra pains have been taken to have invita-
tions properly distributed and other arrange
ments made perfect; and If those who attend do
not have a splendid time it will be their own
fault
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

Fifty pianos and organs to rent at Mrs. Brow.
er's. Instruments sold on monthly payments
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, 1882-02-18
Booth & Kendall


Are gctuhE IN STOCK OF
FARMING TOOLS,
and extend a cordial invitation TO every farmer
in the county to call and see their implements
and prices.
They will handle only first class goods, and
guarantee bedro prices.
In mowers and self.binders they think they
have the best machines ia AIaerca, and next week
will have samples on exhibition to convince you.
Call and see them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

DR.. A. 7. Olmstead and Miss frankie c. Ruger,
of this city, were married on Thursday evening
by Rev. Mr.. Barnes, at the residence of the
brides sister. A few friends only were present.
The young couple went at once to their new
home in Peru, where the Doctor will practice az
dentist They have the best wishes of host of
friends in this city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

The new mill of Cotton, Daw.l, & Hamilton,
call d the Victor, in this city, has been compile
ted and next week will begin grinding. This
mill is built with the latest improved machinery
TO get the best results in Hour and the largest
yield from given quantity OF wheat 1t IS one
Of the very few completely roller mills in Illinois,
though most of the best and largest mile Of this
country and Europe are using this theory Of mill.
ing by one or other Of the several systems Of
rolls gradual reduction, &c.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

Messrs. Watson ana Hitler, of Fsyette Co., Pa,
we're in Grand Ridge this week, looking after
Norman stock. That region Of country is full of
Pennsylvanans, and many Fayette county men
are among them, so these gentlemen fell among
friends, as well as seeing the banner horsebreed-
ing town of the county.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

Prof. Browne, spi-ituast, gave a spiritual talk
and manifestations at Turn Hall on Wedncs.
day evening to an immense audience. The lec-
ture, or whatever he calls it, was a failure, gen
orally speaking; and as for spirits-Hermsnn,
the magician, claiming nothing but quick fin.
gers, can discount the Spirits in doing clever
tricks and not half try.
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

BRIcK.-Mr. Doolittle, of the new ilrm of fire
brick makers Of this city, is in town, making
preparations for erecting his building, east Of
town. He proposes to begin operations on a Ca
pacty of 1900 perday, to be increased to 100000
if the market demands. He says the business
will be pushed to its utmost extent and opera
tions begun as soon as practicable.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

DR.. f. d. Dunn, of Rockford, H., well known
throughout the west for his successful treatment
Of chronic diseases aud as highly entertaining
lecturer, will commence course of lectures at
Turner Hall on Monday evening, opening with
a free lecture, on the general laws of life and
health, anatomy and physiology. His lectures
are illustrated by magnificent apparatus, con-
ssting OF skeletons, fine French mannikin an
embalmed body and a costly collection Of charts,
oil paintings, etc Go and hear him.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

'My Rose from Angel Mothers Grave" is the
name of new song just issued in sheet music
by s. Brainard's Sons, Chicago and Cleveland
music by J. 5. McMurrsy and words by George
Cooper. The words are touching and the melo-
dy singularly pleasing, so that il cannot fail to
obtain wide popularity. 10 cts. b, mail will
obtain a copy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

The Burke Bros. are anxiously visiting for
March lst to come round, when they will open
their grocery on La Sale street, at McNullen's
present stand The gentlemen will open an en-
i.irely fresh stock of groceries, and intend during
r.hei, business career to give the public the best
OF eve. ything in the grocery line at the lowest
market rates.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18
]. p. Flick buys live turkies and chickens.

The crossing on La Sale street midway be-
tween Madison and Jefferson, built by private
subscription, is finished, and saves good many
steps to the public.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

ANNIvERsARY-The Mems Auxiliary Temper
ance Club will celebrate their first anniversary
on Saturday evening, February 18th, 1882 at
their hail. on Main street, over Hamlton's feed
store. An address will be made by W. G. Patch
en-. I'll are invited to attend. An able address
may be expected. JACOB BANE, Sec.
WrlErAM BIRGESS, Pres.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

The Ancient Order of Eibernisns will have a
grand parade in Ottawa on st. Patrick's Day,
Friday, March 18th. There will be present two
divisions from La Sale and one division each
from Seneca, Utica, streator and Ottawa, as well
An invitation viii be extended 10 the Father
Mathew Societies, also, Of Ottawa and Streator
to take part in the parade. It is years since
parade has been given in this eornty, and this
one promises to be the largest ever given in the
county. No arrangement has been made for eve
ming Amusement. by the a. o. II. themselves,
but it Is presumed many OF the visitors viii at
tend the bah Of the Land League al Wills,a hall
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18
J.P. Flick buys live turkies and chickens

Diphtheria is quite prevalent in La Sale and
Dimmick again. In La Sale few days ago
three children named Burse died from one
family, and during the week three other deaths
have occurred there and in the town of Dim
mick In this city there has been one death.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

The American Express Co. are about to nau-
gurate new system Of transmitting money 1t
is substantially the system of bank drafts,
agents issuing checks which will be cashed by
any other agent Of the American Co. in any part
of the United States. These checks will also be
receivable for all dues to the company and in
payment of c. G. D. bills, &c. The system will
greatly reduce the cost of sending money by the
company.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

To-day is the last day of sale by the Rock Is
land road of through tickets to New Orleans and
return for sos. By starting tonight one can get
to New Orleans just in time to see the great last
professions of the Msrdi Gras show on Monday
and Tuesday
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

Independent Lodge, A. o. L. W, gave a ban
quet at the Clifton last evening. Covers were
laid for over two hundred guests. We 90 to
press too early to go into particulars; but
recherche affair was anticipated. 1t seems wheE
the lodge was organized Ian ofshoot from indus
try Lodge the charter members agreed among
themselves that when the lodge contained one
hundred members they would give q banquet.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

Farmers should not forget that J. f. Porter's
grand opening sale continues for fifteen Days
and every farmer will save money BY calling on
him within this time. Examine the goods and
get price list
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

The boys of the Flint House struck at che
morning rest on Monday last They were sen
out of the factory, and when reasoned with sin
gly nearly all returned to work. The ringlead
ers are still cat liberty"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

A meeting of the Business Meas Association
will be held in the hall in Cheevers Block on
next Monday evening at O'Clock sharp. full
attendance is required, as a number Of strangers
are expected to be present
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j. p. Flick buys live turkies and chickens.

The last Harmony Club before Lent was given
on last Thursday evening at the residence of C..
D. Trimble, Esq The attendance was large and
a delightful evening enjoyed ty all
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

Mr.. Peter Egan's new barn is about completed
making the largest and probably the best APP
pointed barn in this county. He expects to move
into it next week.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18
NOTES.

Rev. Henry Ward Beecher is coming March 4;
subject OF lecture, moral Uses Of Luxury and
Beauty"
II IS q pity the orchestra Of last Friday night
cannot be continued permanently. Though hasti-
ly trained, it shows a capacity for good work
that ought not to be allowed 10 run TO waste,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

The weather during the week has been very
mild, and both robins and blue birds have put in
an appearance. On Thursday evening a north
wind came and yesterday was colder than it had
been for many days
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

PERsONAL.--lt is said that Andrew Lynch has
gone to Chicago for the purpose of securing the
services Of Oscar Wilde to superIntend the
aesthetic department Of his dry goods establish
ment.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

The next party of the military company will
be given on Tuesday evening next. The affair
will be q Westinghouse Birthday ball, and u full
orchestra will supply music.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

Work on the court house has been pushed by
the contractors during the past mild weather,
and the window forms of The last story are fast
coming into view.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

The Marseilles Datentee of combined piano
and organ has an instrument at The COnsrcga.
tional church. He is here looking for capital to
build the Instruments; and ii seems to be an idea
worth the investigation by our moneyed men.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

Farmers will find ready sale for butter eggs
and poultry, and good place to trade at Shaws.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

Shaw sells his crockery and glassware down
down, down, low, low, low-just as he does hi:
groceries.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18
20 Years g..

Twenty years experience in putting up pre-
scriptions. FoR3Es ~ LoRRiAC1.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

committee from Mercer county, making a
tour OF the state to look at court houses, were in
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-18

Flour $3.50; fine syrup, sec; best fine cut, Goc
Remember, we are selling cheap. c. NJ. SHAW
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Rats, mice, ants, flies, vermin, mosquitoes, in
sects, &c, cleared out by Rough on Rats l5c
boxes at druggists
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J. p Flick buys live turkies and chickens.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-03-21
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
WORDS OF WARNING.

We desire to give this friendly word of warn.
ing to whom 1t may concern, that all persons
who have been, or are now dealing in II prcpa-
ration called Clayton & Russel's Celebrated
Stomach Bitters,". put upon the market by
Adams & Co., of New York, render themselves
liable to prosecution and damages, as sad article
has been pronounced by the U s. Circuit Court,
Southern District New York, in a decision rem.
derd by his Honor, Judge Blatchford, February,
1882 as being an imitation of Hostettcr's Cele-
brated Stomach Bitters, and who granted Il
decree of perpetual injunction with damages,
against the said Adams e Co, for violation of
our Trade Mark In the premises. The principle
of this important decision applies with equal
force to any article of Btters the labels of which
bear general resemblance of our Trade Mark,
as well as to the re-hllng of our old bottles with
spurious stun, or selling in bulk any article pur.
porting to be our preparation, and hence this
friendly word of caution. We never full to con
Wet as the court records of New Orleans, 81.
Louis, New York and other points fully affirm.
IosTETrER Il SMITH.
Pittsburgh, March, 1851
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experience them every day. Are we really
aud entirely so helpless as to fold our arms
in utter disgust. indifference and slavish
resignation; Nayl The voice OF the church
ought to be heard in ringing tones about
the dust and should pierce through the
sluggish streams of mud. II is the serpent,
the tempting enemy OF our race, who, by
the condemning judgment of the Eternal, is
forever bound to crawl in the dust and
to hide himself away In slime and slush.
Man, though made of clay and dust, Is, by
rise above all these degrading surroundings
and successfully battle against them. Let
our churches and temples, which all teach
the elevation of man and ennobling of his
nature, not hesitate TO come forward and
vie with each other in the duty of the hour.
Down with the dust and the mud and inn
prove our streets, list. Louis Republican.