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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-03-04

replied that he had familiar countenance,
but that was not able to call him by name.
"'My name is Jack Smith, answered the
backwoodsman. and we used to 60 to school
together thirty years ago, IN the little red
school house in old Southport. Well, times
has changed since then, and you have become
great man, and got rich, suppose"
II shook my head, and was going to con
tradict that impression, when he broke in:
"Oh! yes you are; know you are rich
no use denying it. You were Comptroller fol-
for long time; and the next we heard oil
you, you were Governor. You must have
made a heap of money, and am glad OF it
glad TO see you getting along so smart You
was always smart lad at school, and knew
you would come to something
II thanked him tor his good wishes and
opinion, but told him that political life did
NOT pay 80 we'll rs he imagined. i suppose
said I, fortune has smiled upon you since you
left Southport
ooh! yes,' said he; L hain't got nothing
to complain of. must say I've got along rIgh
smart. You see, shortly after you left South
port our whole family moved up into Yer
mont and put right into the woods, and
reckon our family cut down more trees and
cleared more land than any other IN the whole
State
"And so you have made good thing OF 1t
How much do you consider yourself worth
l asked, feeling q little curious to know wha
he considered fortune as he seemed to be 81
we'll satisfied with his.
"Well,' he replied, j don't know exactly
how much l am worth; but l think straight
ening himself up), If all my debts were pait
l should be worth three hundred dollars clear
CASH. And he was rich for he was satisfied
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-03-04

The late Hon. William l.. Marcy, the able
Secretary of State under President Polk, used
to enjoy giving the following forclble lllustra-
ton of what constitutes riches:
ITO be RICH" said Mr.. Marcy, requires
only satisfactory condition OF the mind. One
man may be rich with a hundred dollars,
while another in the possession of millions,
may think himself poor; and as the necessl-
ties of life are enjoyed by each, it is evident
the man who is the best satisfied with his pos.
sessions is the richer"
To illustrate this idea, Mr.. Marcy related
the following anecdote: "Whlle | was Gov
ernor of the State of New York" said he, 81
was called upon one morning at my office by
rough specimen of backwoOdsman, who
stalk w. 80 hr..t" ,.r.y .>...u 10y i.t.....
ing ii this was Mr.. Marcy
II replied that was my name.
"'Bill Marcy" said he. | nodded assent,
fused to live IN Southport, didn't YEP
III answered in the affirmative, and began
to feel little curious TO know who my visitor
was, and what he was driving at.
"'That's what told EN- cried the back.
woodsman bringing his hand down on his
thigh with tremendous force; i told EN- you
was the same old Bill Marcy who used to live
in Southport, but they wouldn't believe 1t, and
promised the next time | came to Albany TO
come and see you and find out for sartin. Why,
you know me, don't you Bile
III didn't exactly like to ignore his acquaint-
ance altogether, but for the life of me couldn't
recollect ever having seen him before; and so
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-03-04
Tho Only Rebel.

In FIVE weeks wandering over Virginia
found but one REBEL she was woman living
near Harrison's Landing. 1t was hot day
as l followed the track Of McClellan's re-
treat from Malvern Hill, and was both hun
cry and thirsty. The woman being at the gate,
rode up and asked: Madame, can | GET
dinner here?"
She saw the "Yank" IT me quicker than
scat, and instantly replied:
the Yankees stole all had to eat"
"pll pay you we'll"
"But haven't got nuthin' to sell"
"lf you mad some patatoes anu bacon and
"Yanks stole em all ;" she interrupted
But you can give drink of water can't
your
mo, sir! The Yankees filled up the well
and carried away the dpper."
us there spring around here?'
USED to be lots of EN-, but the Ianks toled
'em off"
Below us was the muddy James, and the
drought had lasted SD long that there was
hardly enough water To float catfish Point
ing to the historic stream, asked:
"Why didn't the Yankees steal the river,
too?"
She scratched her head with a silver pulled
of the fence, and never unbnet particle as
she replied:
THEY wanted to do It, stranger wanted to
the wust way, and when they dlsklvered that
ltwou!dn't load up worth a cent, they gallop,
ed their old gun,Doats up and down and wash.
ed so many shirts In Turkey Bend that the
Jeems has been ashamed to look a COW IN the
face ever since! Maybe you can git a drink
down thar but this ERE nelghborhood won't
stand by and see you carry off any of the
sandbars. Be little keeriul how you paw
around "-Detroit Free Press
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Absence of Mind In Detroit

Yesterday forenoon citizen who was fur.
ried and angry entered a grocery store on An.
tome street and called out to the owner:
why do you keep a dog around here to eat
folks up?"
"Didt my dog eat you oop?" was the in.
nocent query in reply.
mot quite; but he tore my coat half off my
back, and you've got to pay for it'
"How much?'
well, it will cost as much as 80 to get it
repaired. You'll either pay it or III have the
dog shot"
"Oh, III pay dot" said the grocer, and he
did, but the man was hardly out of sight before
he jumped a foot high and called out:
"Dunder and bitten, but vas der greatest
shackass in America! Why, l sells dot dog
to my fader.in-law more as SIX weeks ago!"-
Detroit Free Press.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-03-04
Latest Fashion IN Talking +.

People who do not catch a glimpse of our
best society now and then, have very little
idea of the remarkable changes which are 60
ing on IN the English language. An exchange
gives an illustrations
In railroad car: Mrs. B. and Mrs. K,
both too asthetically utter, in conversation.
"Oh, my dear Mrs. K, will you delight me
with your company on Tuesday afternoon
next? am gong to give tea and toast to q
few Of my dear friends"
MY darling Mrs b., now you are just too
charming"
"Indeed, you are only too sweet to say So"
"Of course | will come; 1t will be lovely,
shall feel miserable until Tuesday"
"How delightful of you! love you dearly
for saying So"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-03-04

IVA Y SAIE; NOTICE..-Notice il hereby given
that sale Of delinquent lands and town lots by the
Treasurer and cxoCio Collector OF La Sale county in the
of Illinois, for the state county and other taxes and
thereon for the year 1873 and previous years.
held the House In the city of Ottawa In the said
county aud state, commencing ON the 18th day OF June D.
1890 and continued from day day pursuant TO law f. e.
Swift on the 22d day OF June A. iSs9 became the pur
chaser of the following described portions of town lot stu
in the said county and state viz The east half Of
Lot Two. and the southwest quarter of said Lot Two in
Block Twelve Original Town OF Ottawa assessed In the
Of Archibald ARMOUR that said portion of town lot
sold for the taxes and costs thereon for the year
1873: and that the of redem pon from said sale ald
purchase will expire years from the date thereof.
Ottawa, Illinois, Feb is iSo-.3w F. C. SWIFT.
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Among the many curious and amusing
things done by the twenty-One elephants OF
the Barnum. London show, is a scene where
one elephant, dressed as clown, walks into
the ring and sits down in chair. Reaching
out his trunk he picks up dinner bell on the
table in front of him and rings 1t for dinner.
A servant enters with loaded tray and places
square" meal upon the sable. The clown
elephant then helps himself gracefully to the
various dishes, picks up champagne bottle
filled with water and empties 1t into his
mouth lie then takes a napkin and wipes
each side OF his mouth. The servant removes
the tray of dishes, and the elephant, picking
up palm leaf fan with his trunk, leans back
IN his chair and lelsurely fans himself. Pro-
fessor Arstingstall, his trainer proposed to
teach him to smoke pipe of tobacco, but MIR.
Barnum remarked that his performers and ar
my OF employees were men OF exemplary char
acter, and his clown elephant should not be
permitted to demoralize them by setting them
bad examples. While this ludicrOus and
amazing display of animal intelligence is be.
Ing exhibited, dozen other elephants are
busy in the same ring Three of them are
playing at seesaw, one is rolling barrel
around the ring with his forefeet, another Is
turning the handle Of a large organ, while
still others are standing on their heads at the
top of high pedestals. Rev. MIR. PentecOst
the celebrated evangelist while witnessing the
scene yesterday in company with several cler
gymen, declared 1t to be the most delightful
display OF something beyond instinct that he
had ever conceived the brute creation to be ca
pable of.-Bridgeport Standard, Feb 10.
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Mr.. Nye Embarrassed

There was an entertainment at Laramie a
few evenings ago, at which the guests appear
ed IN such costumes rs their tastes suggested
The following will give some idea of the oc-
casiOn:
Mr. Nye wore Prince Albert coat with the
tails caught back with red yarn, and home
made sunflowers. He also wore pair OF vel
IN an unguarded moment, split up the side
about nine feet. This together with the fact
that one of his long black stockings got caught
on the top OF window cornlce, tearing small
hole in it, letting out the sawdust and baled
hay with which he was made up, seemed to
cast gloom over the countenance of this par.
ticular guest. With one large, voluptuous
calf and the other considerably attenuated,
Mr. Nye seemed more or less embarrassed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-03-04

TAX SALE NOTICE..-Notice Is hereby given
i the unknown owners of and the unknown parties
interested in the land hereinafter described and to all 9th
persons whom IL concern that at sale OF dciin
quegt lands and lots by the Treasurer and ocio
Collector of La Sale county nthe state Of Illinois for the
county other costs due thereon for the
1853 and previous held AT the Court House
In the city OF Ottawa said county and state commenced
the l3h day OF JuHe 1850, ana continued from day
day pursuant TO LAW Douglas Hapeman on the st day Of
July 1850 became the purchaser OF the following de
scTbed land situated in said county and state, viz The
southeast quarter OF Section Twenty Township Thirty
three North Range Three East Of Third Principal Mer
diam containing 60 IN said county assessed In the
OF John Hogaboom and that the time of redemption
OF SAID land from said sale purchase will expire the
lst cay Of July 4 y. lsS! DtIGLAS HAPEMAN.
O,taWn. Illinois Eah I'm l<s2 Nebl9.},E
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Swedenborg saw vision Of Il great fire in
Stockholm, a hundred miles distant, and a
Georgia farmer Processes TO have seen mi.
rage of the recent great fire in Atlanta upon
the clouds. He was astonished at right red
glare that seemed to shine out and light up
Everything around and, on looking up, he
saw terrible sight IN the sky-a large red
spot, in the middle of which he saw buildings
on fire and men rushing to and fro. He says
he plainly saw streets crossing each other and
railroads and trains of cars, but all appeared
INSIDE down
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-03-04

EIN AL SEiT'rI en- E;NT NOTICE.-Es.
TATE OF DAVID GROVE. Observation-Disclosures Is
hereby given TO all persons Interested in said estate that the
undersigned, Administrator of the estate of said David
Grove deceased will appear before the County Court OF
the county Of La Sale aud state of Illinois ut the County
Court Room In Ottawa in said county Monday the 18th
day Of April A. 1852 for the purpose of rendering an
Of his proceedings in the administration OF said
estate for the final settlement.
Dated at ottawa this 18Th day OF February tsS2.
JESSE GROVE
ATTEsT: p ". SToCRsLEGRE, Administrator
Clerk County Court La Sale Co. III. keb20-4W
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-03-04

Very kind drug clerk to little girl-"Now,
be sure to tell your papa to take this medicine
according to the directions on the bottle; an
overdose might affect his BRAIN" Little girl
10, guess there's no danger of thai, for I've
heard mamma tell him lots of times he never
had any brains" Y0nkers Gazette.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-03-04
Married To "A witch,

LITTLE Rock, Feb. 10th.-A case of witch.
craft was tried before a justice Of the peace
today. The charge was brought by Jackson
Holmes, an intelhgentlooklng negro, against
a smart coored girl named Catherine Martha
Hodges. The justice, an erudite old colored
person, issued warrant, and the woman was
brought before him. She denied nothing, but
told her tale Jackson had proposed for her
hand, won her love- and then ,rampled upon
It, She had begged hlm to marry her, but he
had laughed at her Her grandmother had
then revealed to her the mysterious powers OF
which she was possessed, and aided the girl,
IN revenge, to lay certain spells on the faith.
less lover.
The victim then took the stand and testified
that he had loved Martha, but was Mortified to
observe thst a jet of blue fire occasionally
came from her nose, and gave up the idea Of
marrying her because she was a witch. Mar.
tina swore vengeance, and the next night he
awoke with choking sensation. An unseen
power impelled HIM to the door, where he
found on the step rabbit foot. When he
picked it up he heard a hooking laugh. On
other occasions he found birds claws and
horses hoofs. Then he became crippled and
total wreck.
The justice, after mature deliberation, set
tied matters by declaring that they must mar
ry, and closed the trial by solemnly joining
them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-03-04

Mother seeking situation as footman for
her rawboned soH. Lady-"Does he know
how to wit at table," Mother-"Yes, maam."
Lady-"Does he know his way to announcer
Mother-"Well, ma'am, don't know that he
knows his weight to an ounce but he does to
a pound or two"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-03-04
9ucklen,s Arnica HAlve.

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts, Bruises
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter
Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles. Iii guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction or money re
funded. Price % cents per box. For sale by E
Y. Griggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-03-04
BUDGET OF FUN.

A man intruded into an Irishman's shanty
the other day. "What do you want?" asked
Pat. Nothing" was the VISITORS reply.
"rhen you'll find it IN the jug where the whis'
XIV was"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-03-04
Skin Diseases Cured

By DR.. FRAzIER's MAGIc OINTMENT. Cures as if
by magic Pimpes, Black Heads or Grubs, Blotch
es and Eruptions on the face, leaving the skin
clear, healthy and beautiful. Also cures Itch,
Barber's Itch, Salt Rheun, letter, Riagworm,
Scald Head, Chapped Hands. Sore Nipples, Sore
Lips; old, obstinate Ulcers aud Sores, sc.
SKIN DISEASE.
- e. r'et sd - ny 49, ..... u' =
all description from asAln disease wnIcn appear
ed on his hands, head and face, and nearly de-
stroyed his eyes. The most careful doctoring
failed to help him, and after all had failed he used
DR.. Frazer's Magic Ointment and was cured By
a few applications.
~ The first and only positive cure for skin
diseases ever discovered.
Sent hy mail on receipt 0: price, FIFTY Cents.
HENRY & CO., Sole Propr's,
CLEVELAND, -.
For Blind. Bleeding. Itching or liberated Piles,
DR. WILLIAMS INDIAN PILE OINTMENT il q sure
cure Price 81, by mail. For sale hy druggists.
octl5-iy FORBES N LORRIAUX, Agents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-03-04

smooth complexion can be had by every lady
who will use Parker's Ginger Tonic. Regulating
the internal organs and purifying the blood it
quickly removes pimpes and gives healthy
bloom to the cheek. See notice. q.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-03-04

Lead 10 insanity or Consumption and Premature GraYe
tY- Full particulars in our pamphlet which we desire 10
send free by mail every ~ The SPECIFIC Medicine
S. or win be free by mail on receipt Of The money by
addressing Ihf ui'hl ME'lcl " W. %,
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Hope On, Hope Ever,

No matter what the ailment NAV he rheumatism,
n"u"G'"ia. 'l'r'jir-., H-IuHa 10. tv...'i IL OH.
er treatment have falled-hope on. 20 at once
for Thomas Eclectric Oil. 1t will secure you
immediate relief.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-03-04

bran fly up to meet the. rubber, from which
they are turned off in side channel, the puri.
fed middllng, freed from bran, passing
through rollers to become fine flour.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-03-04
Notice Of Assignment.

Public nstice hereby given that the undersigned. VII
liam Taylor been appointed assignee OF the late hrm
of Hull Bare. of the city Of Ottawa. In the county OF
La Sale and state of Illinois, and that all persons having
claims against said late firm OF Hull Barrels are hereby
notified present the to the undersigned under oath
within three months from this date. -
Dated AT Ottawa this goth day of November A. u. lss
w. W. TAYLOR. Assignee.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-03-04

The daughter of John II. Lane, farmer
of Springfield, H., was in love with Henry
Musgrave The father objected to him be-
cause he wrote poetry and was democrat.
Miss Lane dlsliked to offend her parents, and
promised them that she would never be mar
ried except under the home roof; and so as
time passed on, and there was no sign of the
old mans relenting, she resorted to a little
stratagem to keep her word and get married
too. Last Tuesday night Miss Lane crept
down stairs. and lifting the latch at 12 O'Clock,
let IN aparty of tiptoeing people, among whom
was preacher with a pleasant smile and an
elastic conscience A single candle was light
ed in the kitchen, The ceremony was perform.
ed, the gim doused, the party silently departed,
and the young people sped away to Chicago,
and Mr.. Lane awoke at 5 O'Clock to find him
self beaten all around the stump.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-03-04

- Great chance to make money. Those
who always take advantage of the
good chances that are offered, gen
-erally become wealthy, while those
w. - - u who do not improve such chances
remain ~ verify We want many men. women, boys ND
girls 10 work for right in their oca itics Any one
work properly from the first start Inc business
will pay more times ordinary wages Expensive
outfit furnished free No who engages hlls to maze
money rapidly. You can devote your whole time to the
work or only spare moments Full Information ana
all that needed sent free Address srIssoS Coz Port
land. Maine. MOVIE
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GRAY's SPECIFIC MEDICINE.


wv vi tbt EhhHoh
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GOLD PENS. rso ao.aer.; ana Pencil e.. .
U air. sf'sr-r ; psuprns-'s YEA ~ T'r--' Isau.r
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For Sale or Exchange.

lots 6&7. in Block Two Railroad Addition to Otta.
wa These lots will be sold cheap They situated three
blocks northeast of the Rock Island depot For Partcu
lars INQUIRE of ARMSTRONG CHAPMAN,
Attorneys at Law,
dec3.imos Cor Court and Madison Sta, Ottawa, Ill.
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Farm for Sale.

The Southwest Quarter OF Section Twenty-Five Township
Thirty North Range Three In the Town OF Dayton
containing one hundred and sixty acres.
Also the Southwest Quarter of Section Thrtyhye, In
Township Thrythree North. OF Range Four In the Town
of Fall River.
For OF sale and other information enquire At the
office OF LELAND & GILBERT, in the Opera House Block,
Ottawa Illinois. iunA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-02-06

Inc decision OF the suireme court of Tennessee
II The injunction casa brought by the regulators
10 restfln the settlement OF the state debt .uder
lhe ACT passed ~ the late legislature il expected
u-diS- ne arrangements were concluded last
OedheSidy, ana While, OF course, the judgment Of
The court cannot b. f0re;JlI, the general trpnras
sion Is that Il viii dissolve the Injunction and
thoS sustain the law fOr the settlement of the
oeot- That law provides for the payment Of three
Per cent interest On the entire debt II the court
disseiVeS the injunction this decision viii have n
good elect upon public opinion in the state Even
IL deieatc-i IN the courts, they haze been in the
SSl'''''e, + mol expected that the regulators
VII cease Their efforts against the public credit.
ihey WILL no doubt. make another struggle at the
polls III the next election