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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

Several OF our business houses have entered
into an agreement to close their respective
stores at o'clock every evening, except Satur-
days, during the remaining portion Of the SUM-
mer months. This seems to be wise thing to
do as it gives proprietcrs and clerks the evening
hours for needed recreation, pleasure and health,
while the patrons will likewise find II to their ad.
vantage to do their shopping at an earlier hour.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15
NUMBER 81.


Announced on last Saturday by II. J. Gillen has
proved popular success,-so great that Sale
No. is announc ed elsewhere this morning.
The announcement explains itself. To those
who know the methods of this house, these an
nouncements are important-how important
those who are not regular patrons there can ap-
preciate only by accepting the invitation to call.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

That new assortment OF crockery at Hoxio's.
His new styles Of table sets are splendid and not
out Of reach as to price; indeed, they are cheap.
His crockery store Is full of all sorts OF house.
hold goods in the crockery line, and his assert
ment of goods for wedding presents and for elab.
crate dinner service cannot be beaten.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

Mondays Tribune gave q report of the muster
of the First Brigade, I. N. g., the 4th Regiment
showing membership of 522. At the inspection
of the Ottawa Company there were present As
members, or 1913 per cent of the full member.
ship. streator, 50, or 9O.7 per cent. The entire
brigade shows a strength Of 3,3SS men. It Is cs-
timated that the state military fund will amount
to per capita of about SIS, although the exact
figure has not yet been given.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

On Wednesday night last q burglar entered
the residence of Chas. Weis, on the south side.
Mr.Weis heard the fellow and sent pistolshot at.
ter him, but no corpse was found nor that IS. On
the same night the residence Of James McManus
was entered, the thief cutting away the wire
screen. Having eaten a square meal, the thief
left without plumber
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15
Colsrss % .,ur,sts, Tickets.

Commencing July 18th and continuing until
Sept Slst the c., X. l. & p Ry. Co. Will sell
excursion tickets to Denver, Colorado Springs
and Pueblo for s5O.05 for the round trip. Tickets
will be good for gong passage fifteen days from
date Of sale, and for return passage II used on
or before October slst lsSa. Respectfully,
DAVID n. HALL, bgt.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

A new time card will probably be issued by the
Rock Island road to take effect week from to.
morrow. 1t is not known to the railroad EN-.
ployes in this city what changes, II any, will be
made affecting this division Of the road It had
been the purpose of the company to make the
changes q week ago, but the "washouts" disar.
ranged the plans.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

The yonng ladies and gentlemen Of Hickory
Point will give grand festival at the church
grounds on Wednesday evening, 18th inst. Ice
cream will be furnished by Mr.. Simpkins, Mar
settles. Hot coffee berries, cake, &c, in abund-
ance. The Marseilles brass band will give some
of its choice music. Everybody is invited to
come with full assurance Of having fine time.
Should the evening prove rainy the festival will
be postponed until Thursday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

The Annual Camp.meeting for the Joliet Dis
trict will be held at New Lennox, beginning
Monday, August 2lst, and continuing until the
following Saturday. Excursion tickets are usu.
ally sold by the c., r. l. & P. road. The meeting
will be under the direction Of Presiding Elder
J. NJ. Caldwell. For particulars as to house.room,
board, &C., address DR.. B. F. Allen, Joliet, III.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

Are you putting up fruit this year? II so make
your purchases Of Burke Bros, who always keep
the freshest and best fruits to be found; as well
IS full line Of fruit jars. Send your order by
telephone or leave It at their store on La Sale
street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15
Dfod NJ Malaria.

One OF the saddest of sights is to see loved
one slowly dropping under fever and ague, or
other kindred troubles. Dr. Smurr's "Children's
Honeyed Restorative; or, Fever Drops" will
cure every case. Don't fail to try 1t.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

The Mendoza Union FAIR premium list has ap
peared. 1t is quite q good one, and covers q
wide range Of articles. The fair will be held
Sept. 40, inclusive. T. F. A. Newport and F. P,
Snyder are secretaries.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

Remember the specIalties at Lynch's. Ladies',
misses and chidren's n'uSli" under7cear carpets,
mems laundried and unaundried Shirts cassineres,
t,cees, jeans and cottonaes, hosiery glooes sacgues,
dolmdns and jackets.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15
Iced Tea,

There will be one hundred gallons Of iced tea
ready to-day at the tea store. Everybody, custom
ers or not, are invited and will be heartily wei.
come. No charge for all you can drink. The
iced tea will be made from the natural leaf as II
grows-the sun dried.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

Special bargains now offered at Leahy's in
gents low cut shoes and ladies' white kid Slip
pers, ties and sandals. These are frst-class
goods and are being closed out at q sacrifice.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

Burke Bros. continue to make the purchase Of
frst-class groceries an object. They are giving
such perfect satisfaction by having good goods
and selling at such low figures that their trade
is constantly increasing. One trial will convince
anyone that here is just the place to buy
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

The young ladies or the Lutheran church will
give raspberry and ice cream sociable at Shae-
fer's hall on Wednesday evening, July 10Th. All
are invited. There will vocal and instrumental
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15
THE FACT

Of the following statement
can be thoroughly establish
ed by single trial: "The
Golden Slipper Cigar has
no equal for 5 cents" 1t
contains the best tobacco,
and is well made; a cigar as
pure is seldom found. The
price and quality establishes
a new era in cigars.
The Axle Grease | sell
contains no lard, water or
filler; will wear longer than
all others; does not melt and
run away in the sun. All
should use it, as it costs no
more than the inferior kinds.
The fact is established that
l am the largest and princi-
pal Paint Dealer in this sec
ton. l sell the best Leads,
Oils, Brushes, &c, at the
lowest figures. | am sole
agent for the old time-tried
and reliable Mixed Paints;
sold at the same price as
those water, lime, soap, ben
zine paints.
My Prescription Depart
ment is complete; all drugs,
chemicals and preparations
the purest and best, with
competent clerks and low
est prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15
Milwaukee beer at Piergue's.
Got II This Tfmei

Yum! yum! Forbes & Lorrisux have got
yum! yum! All! ali! Well, IL is the finest S.
cent cigar ever sold in Ottawa, and If you smoke
and will have good cigar, try yum! yum
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

After trying several t,oine binding hsrvesters
in heavy tangled rye, Abner Strawn yesterday
decided that the Minneapolis is ahead of all aud
has purchased that machine
It is sold by Manley, Jordan g. Cowles.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

Spencer objects to the Republicans imputation
that he is selling stoves. He leaves that bust
ness to others and attends strictly to the sale Of
boots and shoes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

The test of the stand pipe on the new cour,
house by the city fire department was so success.
full that another will be erected on the west side
Of the building.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

Michael Pierce, timer on the court house,
fell in.o the basement from the first floor on
Wednesday. He was not seriously hurt, though
injured in the back.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15
GO WHERE
The Crowd Goes!
If you want to entirely new stock Of
FINE 1882 WALL PAPER
All Bright, Clean, New Designs,
and the Latest Novelties!
OSMAh & hAPEmAn
Have Opened the Largest and Best
Stock in La Sale County.
ALL GRADES OF GOODS,
From the Cheapest to the Best.
Pertinent Reasons for Purchasing these
Goods at this House are:
OSMAN & KAPEMAN
Have Opened the Largest and Best
Stock in La Sale County.
ALL GRADES OF GOODS,
From the Cheapest to the Best,
Pertinent Reasons for Purchasing these
Goods at this House are:

1t is the ONLY PRACTICAL HOUSE In the business in
Ottawa
We have had many years experience In the Blending and
Haronsfg of shades, and yield 10 in this depart
ment.
We make a SPECIALITY OF CEILING DECORATIONS
and plan all of this work ourselves.
From the above the public that when wanting
beautiful selection. suitable for any room, they should call
on OSMAN 4 HAPEMAN, who REFER with pardonsblo
PRIDE many houses all the city and adjoining
try that they have decorated.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

Picnic excursions have been the order OF the
week. The most prominent ones from this city
were the Methodist Sunday School to wedron on
Tuesday, and the Congregational to Covel Greek
on Thursday
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

Did you say you were going to take trip? II
you are, step into Stiefels and look at that big
stock of trunks. 1t will pay to learn his prices
when in want of trunk of any kind or make, at
Stiefel's, White Corner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

We were shown something new ana decidedly
attractive in clocks at K. II. Trask's. In this
branch of trade his stock Ia not to be surpassed
In castors Mr. Trask has great variety which
he is selling remarkably cheap.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15
MelOn-ChOliC.

The season is advancing rapidly, and DR..
Smurr's "Favorite Prescription" for darrhoea
or dysentery will conquer every time.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

The "Maseo,s," of Ottawa, met the "Reds, !" Of
strestor. on Thursday, in their own city, In the
second Of the series Of ball games. They wore 9
wiser and ssdaer look when they returned. Score
IL 10 % 10 favor OF the "Reds."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15
Good lunches at all hours ct Piergue's.

Remember the Philadelphia shoe house when in
need of boots and shoes. Every variety Of style
or quality at the lowest possible price.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

full supply of fruit jars and jelly glasses
may be found at Burke Bros at the loves,
prices
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15
shoot 'em! XIII 'eml

What? Egyptians? No! no! Flies, mosqui
tos and don't mention it) bed-bugs, by means o
Forbes & Lorriaux's pure Dalmatlan Insect pow
der.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

Remember the /. v. Cass snoes have no equal
in the market, and Maher Bros. have the exclu-
sive right
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

Ladies', misses and chldren's shoes, the finest
to be had and the cheapest in the city, Mahar
Bros,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

The town Of Dayton has again been sued on
account OF the Fox River road bonds, The
pleadings have not been filed yet, but the attor-
neys for the bondholders announce they have
discovered new point"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

Leasing lodge Of Odd Fellows have ordered q
new set OF officers regaiis, which will unques-
tionably be the handsomest in the city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15
20 Years,

q Twenty years experience in putting up pre-
;. scriptions. FORBES Il LoRRIAUX.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

Brick masons are now engaged in laying the
walls OF the new Catholic church. Work thereon
is progressing rapidly.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

Ladies' fine shoes, best assortment in the city
at Child & Phipps'.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

A new fence is being built around the higl
school building and the grounds improved
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

Ladies' will find the best stock Of trunks in OF
tawa at Stefels.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

Gents, II you want good work shoes the plac
to find them Is at Maher Bros.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

The finest lot Of mems fine sewed shoes In the
city at Maher Bros.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

Hoxie's groceries are all new and choice and
stock full. Highest prices paid for butter and
eggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

$40 buy blue flannel suit, warranted not to
fade, at Stiefels.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

Don't forget that Spencer has the exclusive
sale OF the famous Gray Bros. shoes for ladies.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

Maher Bros. handle the best stoga kip boot,
for the price. No factory make hand made.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

Spencer is still at the old place with the best
stock in the city. Call and see for YOURSELF
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

A few more OF those $40 all wool suits al
Stiefers. Come in and see them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

Gents fine shoes, both high and low cut, best
assortment in the city, at Child & Phpps'.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15
For fishing tackle call at Piergue's.
Straw hats at your own price at stiefel's.

II you want nice kid opera slip, call at Spen-
GERS and examine his new stock.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

| Take your butter and eggs to Hoxie's and get
the highest market prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15
The Esterly Triumphant.
MISSION, La Sale Co., July IL,

MISSiON, LII Sullc w., 1909.
Messrs. BooTH u KENDALL: We, the under.
signed, this day witnessed the operation OF the
"Esterly" Irvine binder on the farm Of Alex.
Rowe, In stout winter wheat, averaging from 81
TO 40 bu. per acre. After seeing 1t cut eight acres
during q strong wind we unhesitatingly pro-
nounce 1t the most perfect binder we ever saw
II did not drag single bundle even in down
grain. 1t cut and bound every spear, leaving the
field as level as barn floor. Neoer failed to bind
and the only misses were made on account OF
poor places In the Irvine, and averaged one bundle
an acre. Notwithstanding the strong west wind,
1t cut toward the east In splendid shape, taking
up every head. We especially admire Its superior
qualities for discharging tangled grain, and the
positive cam movement In the binder which com.
pels it to bind every time. Finally, we recommend
II to those interested for its lIghtness OF draft,
absence Of any side or neck draft and general
excellence of workmanship.
(Signed,) ALEX. Rowe,
RoBT. A. Rowe,
j. l.. Rowe,
Z. NJ. RowE,JR.,
OLIVER THOMPSON,
F. RAwLING,
w. II. RAwLING.
From the above fattering report, we think all
doubts as to the excellence Of the 'Esterly" are
now removed. To those who have bought other
machines for $50 more than we ask for the "Es-
terly" because they haye reputation, and have
to nurse them along, doing such work as the old
cradle did, or practically none at all, we would
say you have our synpdthes. To those who still
hesitate we would say you can't leave an der
for an "Esterly" 100 quick for this season.
OF the above signers, Mr.. Robert A. Rowe and
Mr.. w. II. Rawling both bought an "Esterly''
before leaving the field. Respectfully,
BOOTH 81 KENDALL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

Give US call when looking for boots or shoes
CHILD e. PHIPPs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

Ladies' Serge Congress at $1.OO.
CHILD & PHIPPs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

Home made candies a specially at Piergue's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-07-15

febS
The Tombstone epitaph., 1882-03-13

Flohr, the blacksmith, while coupling two heavy wagons together, fell be- tween them and had hls skull frac. tured. His recovery is not probable, but st last accounts he was still alive.
 From the Prescott Democrat, 4th.
 Frank Murphy returned from Low CT Lynx Creek last evening. One set of sluices are running, and ano- ther will start up in few days. There is abundance of water and everything is working to A charm.
 "Yes," remarked the butcher, l" I treat every man according to his deserts. never mistake heavy cash customer for one of the small fry. Debtors, who refuse to put up, l generally get into stew, and ana sure to bone them sooner or later Those who can and won't pay, am liable to roast at moments notice. So you See l can sometimes be pretty tough and cutting in my way and give no quarter to guts."
 Many horses are suffering from pink-eye in Arizona at the present time. The complaint resembles very much the epizootic, which was so prevalent here some years ago. The animals Tn the first stage of the dis ease become stupid, run at the nose, lose their appetite and can hardly stand on their feet. The whites of their eyes assume a pinkish color. The disease IS not often tatal, and in a couple of weeks the horse recovers, but is very thin and weak. The malady made its appearance ill thls part of Arizona over a month ago, and is supposed to be brought by horses from the East, where it has been raging for some time past. Bran mash and saItpetre is recon wended, and is said to be an effect i've cure. We have heard of no horses yet dying from the complaint here, but it is said many are drop. ping if in the East.
 F.om the Prescott Courier, March 3.
 The mountains all around Prescott are still covered with snow which glistens through the pines.
 Hay and grain being scarce and dear our corral men now charge $l.50 a night for feeding an animal.
 Fifty ounces of creek gold, worth over SIS and ounce, were brought here yesterday by Black Canyon miner, who informed us that he col lected it just below bar worked by us in the winter of 1867.
The Tombstone epitaph., 1882-03-13
A Paying Road.

The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe system, operating at 50 per cent, can pay 6 per cent upon it's s54,000.000 of capital and it's interest of t2,2O4,- 900 with gross earnings of less than Sll,0OO,000. But it's gross earnings are at the rate of $l5,oOO,OOO per annum. The total bonded debt of the com pany, including the land bonds, is $l7,797 per mile. The mileage upon which this sta tement IS based is l79O, and does not include the Kansas City, Lawrence & Southern road of 3SS miles, because its earnings have not yet been put into the Atchison accounts, though the bonds with which this company was purchased are included in the above statement of indebtedness. Taking the entire system, there are 2l7S miles of road, with total debt of $36,887, ,OOO, fixed charges per annum for interest and sinking funds of s2,2O4,Os5, and gross earnings of about $l6,000,OOO per annum. This indebtedn ness is at trifle less than $17,0OO per mile, which IS much less than is generally supposed.
The Tombstone epitaph., 1882-03-13

tempt of the proud Syrian general, Naa- man, for the simple command of the prophet Elisha to wash in the Jordan and and be clean was like the rejection of the truths of christianity on the part of man because of their simplicity, Gods direc. tions to us are to be accepted just as they are, and through faith executing his will, like Naaman, be cleansed of every impur- ity, and be made beautiful in the sight of our Creator.
 The evenings discourse was upon the subject of Reconciliation" it being proven how essential it is that peace should be made between God and man. After many convincing arguments the sermon was brought 10 conclusion by beautiful and touching example of reunited hearts, which the speaker most aptly applied to the lesson of the evening. All of the doc tors remarks, both morning and night, were characterized by an easy, pleasant md eloquent delivery the charm of which held the congregation with the closest attention.
 We congratulate tue people of thls church Tn having so able minister to as- sist them it their noble work.
The Tombstone epitaph., 1882-03-13
Callsher's Exam,natlon.

The examination of David Cslisher, charged with arson on the night of March 3, 1882, was resumed at 10 o'clock, before Judge Wallace this morning. Dan Mc- Cam, chief engineer of the fire depart ment, was called and examined by the counsel for the pro, o,ecution, and also cross. examined by the defense; after which Adolph Sultan, clerk of the firm of D. Calisher was sworn and testified as to cer. tain matters in regard to the proprietor ship of the goods in the store, also cos corning the locking of the doors.
 At 12:l5 the court adjourned until 80 p. m. During the afternoon session Mir. Sultan was recalled to the witness stand, and sfterward Mir Cslisher was examined.
The Tombstone epitaph., 1882-03-13

THx following from Wheatland, Yub4 county, California, represents the condition of affairs thad bid fair to depopulate what.was one of the richest of the agricultural valleys of the state. Under date of February 18th press dispatch said:
 - w. B. and D. Rodder and family, accompanied by F. R. Lotion, U. Cripps, John Steinman and some ten other parties, started this morning for Texas. The Roddens have bought considerable land there. They owned considerable land on Bear river, but owing to the slickens coming down so fast they are selling out their property and enigrating. The other parties go to look at the country, and if favorable, will sell their property and emigrate. The parties which left to-day include some of the most influential and wealthiest men of this section.
The Tombstone epitaph., 1882-03-13
The Lion aud the Lady.

Mrs. Lincoln, who raised and pet ted pair of lion cubs on Howard street few years ago, on Thursday paid visit to one of them, the lion Emperor The huge beast recognized her and manifested his delight by the most extravagant demonstrations. He licked her hand, sprang up and, placing his paws on the grating, tried to force his head between the bars. Mrs Lincoln laid her face against his vast jaws and put her arms through the bars around his neck, and the monstrous animal pur- red like great cat. He put ut his paw to "shake hands," at his mis- tress' command, and then, as if over- come with joy, lay down, and rolled over and over, uttering meanwhile queer little grunts and grewls, and behaving altogether like frisky kirten.--Boston Post.