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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-14

The clearing sale of winter goods at II. j..
GILLrN's will continue for some time yet. The
sale has created much attention among tuyers'
and those who have visited the house are more
than surprised at the marked reductions on win
ter goods The house has mountains OF goods
yet to be disposed of during the next few days
and prices have been made on all goods that
must move them-prices that will be acknow-
legged ,>,y Tor by those who know the value OF
goods
Special inducements in the cloak, dolnan and
shawl stocks, which are yet very large and full
of choice goods.
In all departments there are new prices for
prices shall not stand in the way OF reducing this
stock. The public will take notice of the fact;
and all are invited to call
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-14

The "Chair Socable" on Thursday evening in
the new rooms recently fitted up in the base
mcnt OF the Episcopal church was great sue
cess. The rector had asked for 80 chairs aud got
s.. In spite Of the untoward weather there was
quite large gathering Of parishioners, TO whom
the rector, after hour spent in pleasant social
intercourse, gave interesting talk on the stu
alton, prospects and needs of the parish. 1t was
voted to call the rooms the Guild Rooms OF
Chris. Church Parish" Steps were taken at the
same time to organize an association for the cul-
tivstion Of church music in connection with the
parish.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-14
At Hull's This Week

We have few desirable styles OF ladies' cloaks
and dolmans that we will sell at your price, not
ours. Have closed out manufacturers stock
Of children's wool hose; will sell them at one
half price. Will have on sale next week the fin.
est stock Of embroideries ever shown. They
were bought cheap and will be sold cheap. Re
member our carpets some pretty styles are be-
ing sold cheap to make room for the largest
stock in this county.
Look at our black cashmercs that we are now
selling for SOC.
A big stock of gents gloves and mitts at one.
half price.
II you want bargains in dry goods, call at
Hull's W. ii. HULL
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-14

The fair grounds were sold on Thursday-the
Whoa to Mr.. Rcddick for $3.50 and the e25a to
Mr. Bushnell at SAC per acre. Mr. Reddick's pur'
chase includes the buildings, and may be re
deemed if a body Of men can be found with SUI
fcent courage TO get up an agricultural fair. Mr.,
Bushnells piece will be laid out into lots and i'm
proved as an addition to the cemetery, which
Joins the land on the cast. The addition Is very
much needed, as desirable lots are now very
scarce
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-14
J. P. Flick buys live turkies and chickens.

Grand Ridge beats the world-not exactly in
trade, although business in that village is boom.
ing; probably not in the beauty Of her women,
although in that direction she holds high rank {;
possibly not in genius. although she is remarka-
BILE for the brlliancy of her intellectual lights
but for the uniqueness of the decisions of her
law. givers and for the easy unraveling OF iRtri-
cate law points by her justices of the peace, she
take front seat and don't you forget it," Her
last law case was this: In an adjoining district a
school.boy kissed girl on the way home from
school. The girls father was director. He got
mad. His brother-in-law was q director. He
got mad, too. They went to the school-room
next day, and gave the boy chance to sign a
written agreement to be good or leave the school.
The boy signed. meeting was called, end the
county superintende came in. He smoothed
matters over, and settlement was made by all
parties, and 1t was then agreed that the paper
signed by the boy should be given up to the boys
father The director who held it refused 10 give
it up, and suit was commenced by the boys faith
er before the Grand Ridge j. P. against the OBJ
streperous director to make him disgorge the
paper. A trial was had. He refused to dlsgurge.
The j. ?. said he must. lie said no. The j. P.
thereupon, so IL is said, entered upon his docket
an order requiring the defendant $50 90 to jai"
n.ta lie should dcli,er up tie paper. For good,
square, heroic decision of an intricate law point,
commend us to a Grand Ridge Justice
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-14
I" Malta,

The Cultivator sold by Manley, Jordan Il Cowles
last year at wholesale, will this year be sold at
retail also. they are now receiving them by the
car load, and would invite farmers to call and see
sample now on the floor They claim many
advantages over all others. Please call and see
II they are correct.
BY the way, this house is handling an immense
amount of agricultural goods, and their facilities
enable them to buy the best goods, and to buy
them at the to,CeSt prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-14

To those will avail themselves Of the GOLDEN
OPPORTUNITY and during the next thirty days,
purchase what you may need in dress and house
hold goods at Forbes & Flck's, as the stock must
be removed before our annual invoice, and in
consequence you will tind great reductions in
all departments. Remember word to the wise
is sufficient FORBES < FLICK.
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Scott Bros. & Co.

Mr. j. +. Scott started for the east this morn
ing, and will visit New York, Boston and Phlla
delphia, to buy stock for their new store, which
will be ready about Feb. lst.-Journdl.
Mr.. Scott is noted for his excellent taste and
care in buying goods, and from his knowledge
derived from long experience, and his perfect
familiarity with the various grades of goods, and
a thorough acquaintance with the wants of the
people, we can safely predict very elegant rs.
sortment of fine goods as the result Of this trip.
He will bring home an immense selection OF new
goods and the firm will need them to NIL their
extensive lines OF counters and shelves in their
large new store, which is 40xl2o feet, two stories
in height, which are so connected by stairs and
an elevator as TO be really one.
1t will pay every one to make it point when
in this city to call, either in the day time or to
come at night, and view this stock. The electric
light will greatly add to the appearance and
show off mammoth stock IN brilliant manner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-14

Phillip McGinnis, an old resident Of Ottawa,
died in this city on Saturday last, aged % years
He was an honest, hard working man, but some
losses Of money weighed seriously on his
mind that about year since he became insane,
which was also the beginning OF a decline end
Ing In death. He had not an enemy In the
world, and was at all times man much re-
spected.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-14

number Of hunters Of this city and neighbor-
hood had grand fox hunt on Wednesday, and
had the unusual luck OF securing three foxes.
Two OF these were unfortunately killed by the
hounds The other was secured alive and On
Thursday was turned loose south Of the river.
Half an hour after the hounds were unlooscd
and after long and beautiful chase Reynard was
again captured south of Marseilles.
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J. p. Flick buys live turkies and chickens
Heaters at Cost .

Messrs Booth Il Kendall announce that to
clear ont their stock before spring opens, they
will sell the balance OF their stock OF heating
stoves at cost. Here is an opportunity to secure
bargains in tirstclass goods, and all Interested
should call early.
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MOURNING PAPER, Fnye osPes 1ns sr s'
variety At Osman ~ Hspemar's west OF Court House
OUR AGENTS.

THY rpEE TT, DER may be obtained at the following
slacs by the single copy subscriptions Will be taken Tor
any length of time at she regular rates.
B. WILEY. Seneca.
T. I. DoNAGHo, Streator.
LII TRowBBIDGE. Msrseilles.
GEO H. HERGRR for Troy Grove, Ophr ana WatIhih'
Address, Troy Grove.
The ,aper Ia always on the office of the Rock Island
r. So Clark st.. under sherman House Chicago for con
vanience of our friends.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-14
The Churches,

Baptist-Rev. MIR. Mcpherson in his pulpit
morning and evening. Subjects: morning, 'Wis
dom and Folly;" evening theme, "Our Fashion.
able Society-Is it not Lawful and Good"
Congregational. Subject of discourse to-mor-
row evening: "Hallowed be Thy Name" being
the second of series on the Lords Prayer
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-14

The annual elections of bank directors for the
National Banks of this city took place this week.
There are no changes. Both our BANKS are ex-
septionally well managed and make q showing
that Ottawa can point to with pride. The re-
sources Of the First National foot up 1902 755 9S
and the National City, $685., Stag. Their CON-
sined deposits are sss7, Sol.40.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-14

The Academy of Sciences have elected the fol.
loving officers: Col Hit, president; DR.. C.
Hard and Hon. W Bushnell, vice presidents; B.
T. Holmes, secretary. The trustees organized
by electing II. c. Furness, president; j. B. Rice,
vice PRESIDENT DR.. A. E. Gibbs, secretary; DR..
J. Stout, treasurer.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-14

W. X. Stewart has this winter received about
/. dozen wild turkies shot by friend in the tim
Der southwest of Utica. On Thursday last Mr.,
Stewart got three.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-14

Mr.. Thos. Stumph, who has been appointed
c., B. IL Q. agent at South Ottawa, will at his
Office there continue to handle hard aud soft coal
(Which he delivers to all parts of the city, at the
most reasonable rates. His telephone is No. GO,
and he would b. r"nsed 20 l-veive orders Of
any size for any c.Ass of coal
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-14

The family Of Mr.. II. J. Thayer had a narrow
escape from sufiocatIon by coal gas emitted from
the heating stove. During the night Mr.. I. no
ticcd and got up and attended 10 the heater In
the morning, however, the servant finding the
family did not put in an appearance al the usual
hour, on examination found them so stupehed
by gas that physician had 10 DC called.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-14

The owners of imported stations, who held an
important meeting at Matt. Whites Hotel, in
this city, on Thursday, without concluding the
business adjourned to meet again at the same
place in two weeks-January Goth, meeting
which all interested are earnestly invited to
attend.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-14

The next regular meeting of the "F. r. and e..
r. Teachers Club" will be held in the school
house at Grand Ridge Saturday, Jan. DIST. A
good programme OF work has been arranged and
it is hoped that teachers will make it point to
be present. A cordial invitation is extended to
the public to be present. f. A. FERRIN, Sec'y.
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New Envelopes

Messrs. Osman II liapeman 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, 1882-01-14

The Tile Works began working their new
steam press on Monday last, and are now turn
ing out large quantities of tile, building tile be
ing the chief product now.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-14

All members of the Ottawa Musical Associa.
ton are requested to be present at the meeting
on next Monday evening, since at that time the
question of giving another public rehearsal Will
be presented for determination in one way or the
other.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-14

REMEMBER, That we put on sale to-day 100 la
dies black union beaver cloaks and dolmans at
prices ranging from $3.50 to So 90. Persons de-
string such garments will find the prices ex-
tremely low. We have just received fresh stock
of higher priced garments in this line, which
will be sold at prices correspondence lo,C.
Remember our child's, misses, ladies' and gen
temen's underwear.
Remember our fannes and blankets.
Remember our hosiery and gloves.
Remember our notions (for we are very notion
all Our ladies' hood (the CelestiaD is beauty.
1t is said that the design was obtained through a
medium from spirit land.
Remember that our stock embraces fully and
aiiectionatey dry goods of every description, and
that prices always satisfactory to purchasers.
A. LYNCH
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-14

After having tried IN vain to get perfect lit
IN boots or shoes, go to j. Megaflin's and you
will find just what you want, in both quality and
it and at prices down to bed. rock.
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!aMUSEM ENTs.

On last evening the inimitable Z. B. Bishop
gave widow Bedott" to good house.
For next Saturday night Garfield u Lannon'S
pantomime company are booked.
"Only Farmers Daughter Company" which
will be here Jan. 27th, opened in st. Louis Jan
9th, at the Olympic Theatre, to over 5000. AIDE.
laide Cherie, the star Of the troupe, made posi-
tive hit. The critics call her the handsomest
woman on the American stage, and pronounce
her costumes the finest and most elaborate ever
seen in ST Louis Bertha Welba, leading lady,
Is also given to costume magnifcencc, and be-
sides being splendid actress is OF "bue blood"
and feted and courted in many society circles.
We understand Mr.. Sherwood is making efforts
to secure the Holman English Opera Company
of Montreal and Quebec, CANDIDA company Of
some twenty artists, with chorus and orchestra
for two or three nights, in the light, popular
comic operas uf the day, such as Billcc Taylor
Mascotte, Patience and Olivette, with Pinafore
at matinee. This company is a very fine one,
and if they can be secured will give our people a
treat.
Adelina Patti was born February 9, 1913, in
Madrid.
Robson Il Crane are having written new play
for next season.
Saml Picrcy, who was here IN Diplomacy
C"Legion OF Honor''D a year or so ago, died IN
Boston OF smallpox on Monday, aged IS years.
Judge Tourgee's "a FOOLS Errand" proved a
failure in the form of a drama, and the company
which went on a tour with It has disbanded.
Patti left Chicago for st. Louis Monday. Her
three concerts drew S2s 900 worth Of patronage,
the matinee on Saturday alone producing
81, 600.
The College OF Music, Cincinnati, Opera Fcst-
val takes place Feb. 1918. The operas to be
given are lies Huguenots," Carmen" Minnie
Hauk), "Fidelio," Tell" Magic Fluts," 10
hengrin." These will be given by Mapleson's
party. There are TO be concerts also in which
Patti and Nicolini are the stars,-in all eight
performances.
Strauss has produced an operetta at Vienna
entitled der Lustige Krieg" tThe Jovial War,
which was received with frantic applause. One
of the melodies, waltz, had to be repeated eight
times, and the uproar deafenIug after each
rendering. The composer was pelted with fow-
ers. Arcbdukes in the imperial boxes split their
gloves and the medals on their uniforms danced
as they vigorously ciapPed applause. strauss's
wife, in box at the premier, cried with pleasure
at her husbands triumph.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-14

Wholesale and retail. The l. Y l.. is warranted
equal TO the best; and we will not be undersold
IN pumps, sewing machines or anything in our
| line. L. ID. SwEETsER Il Co.
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You see 1t is the fact That Ottawa can compete
successfully with Chicago or any other place
Two notable examples are given this week In the
hardware line. On yesterday Mcssrs. Manley,
Jordan d Cowles put In a wrought iron range in
the new county jail. The range alone cost over
$500 They secured the order in spite OF bids
from Chicago and other places. And Messrs.
Booth X Kendall in the face of similar competi.
ton have set up Ruby furnace for the Illinois
Zinc Co. at Peru.
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The rink is to be open on Monday, Thursday
and Friday nights, and Wednesday and Saturday
matiuees, with music on Monday and Thursday
evenings.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-14

The first snow Of the season in any quantity
came on Tuesday. There was couple Of inches,
and, being heavy, made good sleighng for few
hours Since then the weather has been cooler.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-14

Wheeler has been turning out of late new
photo, which he calls the Imperial cabinets,
i4xl7 inches in size. They are superb pictures.
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skinny Men.

Wells Health Remover. Absolute cure for
nervous debility and weakness of the generative
functions. 81 at druggists. Depot, Max Kneussl
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The Harmony Club will be entertained at the
residence of DR.. r. NJ. Macarthur on Thursday,
Jan. 10Th. Tea at six o'clock. All are cordially
;p,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-14

The Rutland & Manlius Mutual Fire Insur-
surance Co., in business since 1875, has 500, 600
capital; has 500 loss; and yearly expenses OF
S45, income from policies, sl00.
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Fifty pianos and organs to rent at Mrs. Brow
er's. instruments sold 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.
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Voluntary, organ, by Carl Simon

Voluntary, organ, by Carl Simon
Prayer by Rev. F. NJ. Gregg,
installation of officers of Lodge by Solomon
Degen, past grand
instrumental music by Wlis's Band.
installation Of Chapter officers by j. f. Nash,
past grand commander OF Illinois.
Instrumental music, organ.
stallation-Commandery by the same officer
Instrumental music.
Address by Rev. F. NJ. Gregg.
The hall was completely filed with guests
numbering over 800 ladies and gentlemen. The
ceremonies began at o'clock and were very IN.
pressiye and beautiful, and were listened to with
great interest. The officers installed were those
given IN our last issue.
The installation ceremonies over, the hall was
cleared OF chairs, when the band gave waltz
and dancing began. Those who did not dance
enioyed themselves in social intercourse, while
many adjourned to the anterooms to enjoy II
game of cards.
From II O'Clock until y lunch WAS served IN
the Commandery rooms above, of oysters, cold
meats, salads, sandwiches, coH e, &c, OF which
something over 200 guests puro TX.
Dancing continued until abeu O'clock A. NJ,
when the guests regretfully Closed the entertain
ment by retiring
The evening was altogether most enjoyable
one, and Will be long remembered by those pres
emit. The fraternity of Ottawa is now free from
debt and in very Aourshing condition, with a
large membership.
OTHER INSTALLATIONS.
On Monday evening Tonti Lodge, |. .. o. f.,
gave a public installation, which WAS largely at.
tended and proved interesting, ii. +. Moore, D..
G. NJ, performing the ceremony. The following
officers were installed: d. Farnsworth, n. q.
W. w. Harding, V. G.; j. Is. Harris, Sec; John
Farnsworth, p. s.; Il. b. Griffith, Treas; John
Toombs, W.. John Gardner, Con-; Berry Rob-,
nett |. e.: c. Hulse, o. G.; John Nattinger, X.
s. y. G.; Thos. II. Toombs, l.. 5. n. g.; james
Calvin, X. 5. V. g.. NJ. L. Kaine, l. 8 V. g.; Il,
f. skinner, r. s s; VIM RiDhs, l.. s. :.
On Tuesday evening the officers OF Ottawa I'm.
campment No. 80, |. o. o. f., were installed by
DR.. j. .. Harris, p. G. p, as follows: Charles
Bowers, G. p; Chase Fowler, II. p; VIM Bur-
CESS, s. W.; J. o. Harris, Scribe; ?. W. stock
sleger, Treasurer; j. w. Horner, j. W.; +. 7.
Griggs, e.. d. Z. DAILY, |. s.; T. K. Rathbun,
LIST w; I. .. Baumgardner I'd W; {. l.. Me
Omber, 3D. W; y. 3. Campbell, 4th W,
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Photograph albums, in great variety, and
lower than they can be found elsewhere. Be
sure ana see Ocman IL IIapeman's stock before
buyiug,
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20 Years

Twenty years experience in putting up pre-
scrptious FORBES ~ LoRRIAUX.
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Syrup barrels, suitable for beef and pork pack
ing, f sale cheap at Buffers.
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Note Reductions OF Prices at city Mills.
Gilt Edge -four, made from the choicest wheat
the country affords, S3,70 per = Dbl. sack.
Second grade flour, 80 per = Dbl sack.
Buckwheat -four best in the market, $3.50 per
II Dbl. sack.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-14

DIARIES for 1882, in all styles and sizes, at Os
man IL Hapeman's.
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A fire broke out IN Stormont's Foundry the
other evening, but was extingushed withoutthe
aid of the fire department.
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Though on Rats. :

The thing desired found at last. Ask druggist
for Rough on Rats. 1t clears out rats, mice,
reaches, flies, bedbugs. l5c. boxes.
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Piano FOR SALE CHEAP. Enquire of Mrs. Am
asa Foster west Madison street.
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c., B. 81 q. rates on coal, recently advanced
to over dollar, have declined to IS cents.
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]. P. Flick buys We lurh ses and chickens.
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". j. Nicely has Essex boars for sale.
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Ladies's high button arctcs at j. Megafiin's.
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The Interesting event Of the week was the
public installation of officers of the Masonic
bodies Occidental Lodge, No. 49, A. +. II A NJ;
Shabbona Chapter, No 81, r. A. NJ; and Ottawa
Commandery, No. 10. X. T.; which took place
on last Wednesday evening. The programme
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-01-14

A new stock of beautiful gold and velvet pic
ture frames just received at Osman \ HapemaHs
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Pumps! Pumps!

j. p. Flick buys live turkies and chickens.
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J.P. Flick buys live turkies and chickens.
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j. p. Flick buys live turkles and chickens.
Get your rubber boots and arctic oveIshocs at
j. Megatiin's.
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On last evening the inimitable Z. b. Bishop
gave Widow Bedottn to a good house.