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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

Every farmer should read and note j. Z. Por-
ters advertisement of his grand opehing SAFE On
the fifth page of this paper. The price iist Will
be sent out next week. Farmers Will save money
by attending the grand opening.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

The funeral Of Mrs. A. \. Fisher, took pale
from the Episcopal Clutch on Monday aftT-
noon. Her death following 80 closely upon that
of her daughter, Mrs. DR. Hobert, calls for tie
deepest sympathy for the bereayed family. Bat
FIVE months since, it will be remembered, Mt.
and Mrs Fisher celebrated the siXtieth anniyT.
sary OF their marriage.
The funeral Of Mrs. Mary Plkington todl
place from the residence OF Clark II. Marsh,
Chestnut street. on Tuesday afternoon.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04
Bool, Sociable.

The Young Ladies' Temperance Society intend
70 hold one Of their book sociables at the resi-
dence of Mr.. F.. c. Allen on Tuesday evening,
Feb. :. Tea will be served at q O'Clock and the
price Of IL will be 6 book for the library The at
tendance is becoming so large that the young
ladies find the number of books entirely too small
for the demand. During the month OF January
there were over seven hundred visitors. NOW
come TO the sociabe, bring your book and help
a good cause. 1T is not necessary that the vol
ume be new, but that the reading be good. This
will probably be the last entertainment of the
kind this winter and all who feel an interest in
the success of the reading room should be there
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

At the public rehearsal of the Ottawa Musical
Association on Friday evening next there will be
"a grand orchestra accompaniment to all chorus
IS, besides two rendtions by the orchestra alone.
II is believed that the concert will be of the
best ever given by home talent in Ottawa. Every
effort is being made by the managers to give a
strictly first class entertainment.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04
LOCAL MATTERS
OUR AGENTS.

THE FREE TRADER may be obtained a, the following
place. by the single copy subscriptions will be taken for
snykngth OF time at the regular rates:
b WILEY Seneca.
Ell DoSA6Ho, Streator.
In TxowBRiDGK. Msrseilles
GYo H. HgR6ER, for Troy Grove, orhir and walthsm
address Troy Grove.
The paper always file at the eoe OF the Rock Island
a. r. IS Clark st., under Sherman Reuse Chicago for con-
yenience OF our friends.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

Samuel Johnson, Of Miller township, father of
Mrs. W. f. Prichard, of this city, died at las
home on Wednesday last, Of quick consumption.
Deceased was one OF the old and prosperous
farmers of the county. a sister Of his, Mrs. Edy.
Peddicord, is reported to be dangerously III.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

The Fox River Meat Market, corner Main and
Columbus streets, has again been opened to the
public Mr. n w. Cutler has filled the place
with the choicest meats that the market affords
and invites public patronage He is an expert
enced butcher, knows the value and quality of
all meats, and is determined togive only the best
TO his patrons. We are pleased to note that he
has already large trade.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

1t was the happiness of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
McDermott, of this city, to celebrate the twenty
fifth anniversary of their marriage on Wednesday
last, Ia the e@enlng company of their friends
came in upon them in a surprise visit TO congrat-
ulate the bride and groom of a quarter of a cen.
fury, and TO add several little tokens of their
TEEN in the way Of silver presents. The FREE
TRADER will Join in these congratulations upon
the happiness of Mr. and Mrs. McDermott
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

OPENING LUNCH Having several days ago re-
moved his saloon from La Sale street to Main
street, opposite Mr.. Kneussl's Drug Store, Mr..
JACOB GLEN will this morning celebrate the
opening in his new locality by giving generous
free lunch All friends cordially invited.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

A most remarkable cure for dyspepsia, "Wels'
Health Remover. The greatest tonic, best bill.
ious ami liver remedy known 81. Druggists.
Depot Max kneussl.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04
The Cn,IccfrPs,

The services at Christ Church tomorrow Will
be at II A. NJ. and 7 r. VI. The Rector Will
preach. Holy communion at the morning ser
vice. The public are cordially invited.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

When YOU want TO be happy and ENJOY yourself
and make your associates happy, just bear N
mind that tins effect is produced by getting
perfect fitting pair of shoes from the fresh sto,k
lust received at J. Megaflins.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04
see Here

You are sick we'll, there j. inst one remedy
that will cure you beyond possibility of doubt
If it's Liver or Kidney trouble, Consumption
Dyspepsia, Debility, Wells Health remover is
your hope. 81. Druggists. Depot, Max kneuSsl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

There are l34 inmates in the county asylum.
We believe this to be the largest number the
house has ever had at one time.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

Garret Pendergast, one of Ottawa's old settlers,
died at his home on the west side on Sunday
evening. He leaves an aged wife and several
adult children. The funeral took place from St.
COLUMBIA Church on Tuesday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

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 couI.
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, 1882-02-04

If you want FIRST class boots, shoes, &C. al low
est prices, don't forget that Thos spencer mas
complete stock and can suit you every time.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

Reports of the condition of Wynn stumph, of
South Ottawa, who has been sick for some time,
were OF very unfavorsble nature, and grave
fears are entertained OF his recovery
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

REMEMBER, that we put on sale to-day 100 Ia
dies black union beaver cloaks and dolmans al
prices ranging from Sl.5e to S. 90. Persons de
string such garments will find the prices eY-
tremely low. We have just received a fresh stock
of higher.priced garments in this line, which
will be sold at prices correspondingly 1o'c.
Remember our chilG's, misses, ladies' and gen
temen's underwear.
Remember our fannels and blankets.
Remember our hosiery and gloves.
Remember our notions for we are very notion
all. Our ladies' hood the CelestiaD is beauty.
It is said that the design was obtained through a
medium from spirit land.
Remember that our stock embraces fully and
afiectonately dry goods of every description, and
that prices are always satisfactory TO purchasers
A. LYNCH
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04
tEuchnnAiha.

New quick, complete cure I days, urinary af-
feciions, smariiDg, frequent OF difficult urina-
ton, kidney diseases. a. Druggists. Depot,
Max kneussl.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

Regular monthly meeting OF the city council
will be held on Tuesday evening. Some action
relative TO present fire limits "a expected.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

The City Hotel property on La Sale street
lust south of the canal, has been sold through the
agency of DR.. j. %. Harris, to Messrs Nicholas
snd William Heating.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

II is stated that an effort will be made TO secure
the pardon OF John Hoffman. the self-accused
horse-thief who was recently sentenced to the
penltentiary for two years.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

Ed. Barber, the bridge contractor Of Marseillei,
has been awarded the contract for the new bridge
across the vermilhon river, between NermilliOn
and Deer Park townships.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

Keep your feet dry and avoid colds by purchsi-
ing good pair oi boots or shoes, very bet
makes, of Thos. Spencer, Court street
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

An extensive warehouse i beiag erected by
the iint.glass and bottle company. near the Of
fee OF the company
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

The Parish SitOy is the name Of little
monthly paper published by the Rector of Christ
Church. The first number appears this week
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

Messrs. Osman II Hapeman have on sale new
envelope, illuminated with a picture OF the City
of Ottawa on the face, engraved from photo by
Wheeler These are very handsome goods and
ehould be seen by all business men,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

st. Valentines Day is close at hand and will be
duly observed in Ottawa. Call at Osman IL flape-
mans and examine the handsome stock OF cards
lust received.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

4 l5c. box of Rough on Rats" will keep
hosse free from flies, mosquitoes, rats and mice
the entire season. Druggists
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

new stock Of beautiful gold and velvet pic
.ure frames just received at Osman & HapemaH's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

The handsomest valentines in the city can b,
found at Osman Il Hspemans.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

Prang's truly beautiful valentines, fine as
sortment, at Osman & Hapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04
Plies & Mosquitoes,

J.P. Flick buys live turkies and chickens.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

THnDuGH THE IcE.-Mlss Fannie Hodkinsou,
while skating on the main canal Oh Thursday
evening, fell into hole in the ice Her brother
Charley, who was also on the ice hearing her
calls, came to her assistance and rescued her
from her perilous position.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04
20 Years.

Twenty gears experience in putting up pre-.
scrptiOns. FORBES IL LoRRIAUX.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04
PUMPS! PUMPS,

Wholesale and retail. The J. y. L. is warranted
equal TO the best; and we will not be undersdd
in pumps, sewing machines or anything in orr
line. +. ID. SwEETsER & Co,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

J. P. Flick buys live turkies and chickens.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04
New Envelopes ,

JP. Flick buys live turkies and chickens.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-04

. P. Flick buys live turkies and chickens.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-27
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

"A little boy came to his mother re-
Gently and said: II should think that
if was made of dust would getmuddy
inside when | drink"
What did you say the conductors
name WASP" "Glass-Mr Glass" 20
nor' 'But it is 'Impossible-it
can't be-" "And why not, pray"
because, sir, Glass is a non-conductor."
[Deafening applause from the scientific
passengers.
Rose McWhortleberry heard her
master remark that ''Kismet' meant
fate and this is the reason why she SO
astonished her mistress by remarking
the next day to Belinda, the chamber
maid: 80, Blindy, | can scarcely walk
wild the chilblains all over my two kis-
NETS"
A fashion writer of the female sex
says: 'In dress we are nothing but
monkeys" The writer may be an ex-
ception; but who ever saw monkey
attired in corset, twenty-dollar hat
seventeen-button gloves, lot of false
hair, and several hundred dollars worth
of dry goods. -NorriSt0U Herald.
Strive, endeavor, it profits more
To fight and fall, than on Times dull shore
To sit an idler ever;
For to him who bares his arm to the strife,
Firm at his post in the battle Of life,
The victory falleth-never.
An Austin teacher was instructing
his class in natural history. ITO what
class of birds does the hawk belong,
he asked. ITO the birds of prey" was
the reply. "And to what class does
quail belong?" There was pause.
The teacher repeated the question
"Where does the quail belongP" "M
toast" yelled the hungry boy at the fOS
of the class.-Teras SyttngS.
"A man entered a street-car with
half-consumed cigar in his hand and Ss
down beside a grim-visaged virgin con,
siderably past the period of her youthful
bloom. After time the cigar went out
and the incense arising from the cooling
stump made the ancient spinster's nose
heave like Sandy Hook buoy. She
called the conductor to her and said
sharply: II thought smoking was pro
hibited here 80 it is, madame"
'Itis, Ell? Look at this loafer." 81
can't help it, madame; his cigar isn't
lighted" "Wel, them" she shouted.
'for heavens sake make him light it,
Women are not always perfectly logical
Brooklyn Eagle.
"A negro was standing in a street OF
Porto Rico, where, as is well-known'
slavery still fourishes, when storm
burst over the town, the rain descending
in torrents. Sambo hastily pulled oil
his hat, and did his best to protect u
from the downpour. The more terrific
it became, the greater efforts did ne
make to preserve his hat. while his curly
locks were saturated like a sponge
"Why don't you put on your hat;
Sanbo? You would keep your heaa,
dry" observeda passer-by. "Not such
fool, sab" replied the niger, grin
ming. "Head belong to massa. hat be-
long to Sambo!
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-27
THE WIDOWS STRATAGEM.


The Widow Brown lived at the end of the street
In a house of her own. snug and clean;
While in a grim lodging just over the way
There resided the Bachelor Green.
Now, Widow b. looked upon Bachelor G..
With heartily eovetous eye,
And she said to herself: ITO win Mr.. @.
. i must really most earnestly try.
The bachelor he met the widow full oft,
And quite frequently thought, when alone:
'tThat widow would make the most sensible
wife
OF all women ever have known"
But Green was so bashful, he still held aloof
From the prize he was anxious to take;
Whilst wondered she still what course to pur-
sue
When a raid on his heart she should make.
Till the widow one day, in crossing a field,
Met with poor Mr.. Green at the stile.
They stood as they met one each side of the
fence,
And pleasantly talked for while.
Now the bachelor felt the occasion was fine
TO disclose to the widow his mind;
Whilst she mentally vowed the capture of
Ere the evening sun had declined.
Still they spoke of the neighbors, the crops and
the heat .
But the subject so close to each heart
Neither one could approach: so sunset came on
And twas time that the couple should part.
She mounted the steps and began to descend
Ere he could enough courage command
To step bashfully up, and bashfully say:
mistress b., won't you give me your handY'
Now here was chance, and If 1t should be lost
No one knew if 'twould happen again;
The widow thus reasoned the moment abe
stood
On the steps, at the end of the lane.
So she modestly blushed; then said: ''Mr. a.,
You're so sudden | never would guess
That you'd ask it of me-my nd!-goodness
mel
Have my hand? o! most certainly-yes"
Mr.. G. was astonished on hearing this speech;
Still he felt the mistake not amiss,
And gladly surrendered-aye, growing so bold
At his conquest to seal with kiss.
Thus twas quickly arranged, and Mr.. G. spared
The pain of proposing out square.
It's years since the wedding-and yet they
are shown
AS the model matrimonial pair.
Detroit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-27
A Tree Of Iron.

The Iron Palmetto is the greatest
work of art in the State House yard.
This is a casting wholly of iron, COM
memorating the death of many of Caro-
lima slain, whose names are found in
raised letters on two brass tablets at the
base. The success of this casting con-
sists in its perfect imitation of the living
palmetto-the favorite tree of South
Carolina. We had heard of this statue
in other places, but had never been able
to believe the stories of the flexible leaves
bending in the breeze, supposing this
phenomenon an optical delusion, but
such is really the case The long, thin
leaves of iron, life-like even to the hair
like. fibers of the twigs and branches.
wave TREMENDOUSLY in every zephyr, and
the whole tree, painted artistically, has
so close resemblance to the real tree as
to deceive the acutest observer at the
distance of five rods.
These sad mementoes of sadder mast
cause all the glory of war and the petty
trlumphs of victorious arms to sink into
pitiable insignificance; and only this
pathetic tribute to the memory of fallen
believers in the lost cause, whose faith
was sealed in their own blood, remains
to tell of the woe and heart breaking
sorrow which has fallen like a pail Of
midnight darkness over all the South. =
Columbia Is. c. J Cor. Syracuse Stand
ard. .,.,:.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-27
The Little Shoes Did It.

Ayoung man who had been reclaimed
from the vice of intemperance was called
upon to tell how he was led to give up
drinking. He arose, but looked for a
moment very confused. All he could
say was 1.-The little shoes they did itp"
With thick voice; as if his heart was in
his throat he kept repeating this. There
was stare of perplexity on every face,
and at length some thoughtless young
people began to litter. The man, in all
his embarrassment heard the sound, and
rallied at once. The light came into his
eyes with a flash; he drew himself up,
and the choking went from his throat,
"Yes, friends" he said. in voice that
cut its way as clear as adeep-toned bell,
whatever you may think of it I've told
you the truth-the little shoes did it. 1
was brute and fool; strong drink had
made me both, and starved me into the
bargain. suffered deserved to suffer
but l did not suffer alone-no man does
who has wife and children-for the
women get the worst share. But 1 am
no speaker to enlarge on that; I'll stick
to the little shoes | saw one night when 1
was all but done for-the saloon keepers
child holding out her feet to look at her
fine, new shoes. 1t was simple thing,
but my friends, no fist ever struck me
such blow as those little new shoes.
They kicked reason into me. What
reason had | to clothe others with fineries
and provide not even coarse clothing for
my own, but let them go bare? And
there outside was my shivering wife, and
blue chilled child, on bitter cold
Christmas eve. took hold of my little
one with grip, and saw her feet! Men!
fathers! if the little shoes smote me,
how must the feet have smote me? L
put them cold as ice, to my breast, and
they pierced me through. Yes, the lit
tie feet walked right into my heart, and
away walked my selfshness. l had a
trifle of money left; l bought loaf of
bread and then pair of shoes. l never
tasted anything but bit of bread all the
next day; and | went to work like mad
on Monday, and from that day have
spent no more money at the public house.
That's all have got to say-it was the
little shoes that did it. "-HarJord Times.
"A servant girl of New York was
uilOoUcu VI Chal &c VI SltdllllS |O,UUU
from Willie Edouin, the actor. She was
kept in cell all night, and appeared to
be hysterical. When brought to the
Jefferson Market Police Court, she was
placed in the prisoners pen and almost
Immediately died. She had denied the
crime all along, calling upon God to
witness her innocence, and seemed much
impressed with the thought of the dis
grace her arrest would inilict upon her
relations. ~ Y Star, ...... ..
The State of Illinois is named from
its principal river, the Illinois. The
river is named from the confederacy of
Indian tribes called the Illinois confed-
eracy, which has its seat in the central
part of the State. Gallatin gives the def
milton of the word Illinois, 'Teal men,"
superior men," from the Delaware
word Leno, Leni. HIN, Illini, as it is
variously written. The termination
"ois'' is that by which the French soft
ened the local infection when they
adopted an Indian word, -ChicQQO NeDS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-27

"A young lady was married in New
York recently, at Grace church, to a man
with long line of ancestors and mem
Der OF one of the proudest aristocracies
OF Europe. Her twin sister will soon
marry man who is representative of
hard working, successful American en-
terprise. -Ph1 tdeiphiG Bulletin.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-27

Senator Ben Hill has lost brother,
sister and two aunts from the same dis
ease-cancer-which has taken such a
hold upon his own system.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-27

The sun, shining through yellow
show-bottle in the window of a DRUG
store at Fulton, N. Y, the other day'
made q focus on the window-curtain and
set it on fire.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-27

AT a recent meeting of the French
Academy of Science, the change which
seems to have occurred in the French
climate during the las5 few years formed
one of the chief topics of discussion. 1t
was remarked that the sardine fishery.
which regularly brought into the Breton
population S3,O00,00O per annum, had
now become thing of the past, the sar
dine having completely disappeared from
the coast. M. Blavier attributed the
mildness of the winter and the precocity
OF the spring to the altered direction OF
the Gulf stream, but no definite opinion
on this subject was pronounced.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-03-02
STATEMENT
UNDER OATH.

r HAVE bees Afflicted for twenty years With an
/ obstinate skin disess. called BY come y. i. .
fsoriA.is. aud others Leprosy, oommsnctnG on
nv sealp, And, iu spite % al | eeuld DO. 9th
the help of the most skillful doctors, ~ slowly
let sursly extended until year ago this winter
ID eorsrsA my entire pefson In form OF dry scales
Yor The last three years ! have been unAbls 10
DO any labor. snd Suffering inteusely al The time
RsSfy msrping there could be nearly . duet
nan fill 81 scales tsken from the sheet on my
bed. soms VI them half ~ large ~ the envelops
containing this letter. In the latter part Of the
winter my skin commenced CRACKING open.
tired everything, Almost, that cosld BE- thought
Of. without any relief The 18th Of yuns
stsr.ed West, In hopes ] could reach the Hot
Rpytpss. I reached Detroit, and vas 90 los
thought should have 70 10 70 the hospital but
snaiiy got ~ far ~ Lansing, Mich, where J
had ..'', living I'm, oe "a p e, no r"os All
thought ! had but . short time 10 live
earnestly prayed to die. Cracked through the
ship iii ever ny back, across my ribs, Arms.
hands limbs, feet badly SWOLLEN, toe nails came
%. Eager nAils dead and hard ~ bone. hair dead
dry cad lifsless ~ old straw. Oh, my God how
/ did srhcri
Nv slater, Mrs. L. II. Davis. had small part
Of boz Of CNticurs in the house. She would
not give up; ssid We win try Cuticurs: some
vas applied on one hand and arm. Eursha !
there vas relief; stopped the terrible ssrnine
ses the Cuticurs Resolvent tblood purinerl, Gu
ticurs and Cuucura Sosp CHE great akin cures
commsposd BY taking one tablespoonful Of
Resolvsnt three tunes day. after meals; had
bath once day, wafer about blsod heat used
Cuticurs eosp freely; applied Cuticurs morning
and evening. Result, returned to my home 10
lust sir weeks from the time left, and my skin
a. smooth a. this sheet OF paper.
HIRAM 4. CARPENTER,
Henderson, Jefferson Co., N. Y.
sworn 10 before me this lyth day OF January,
1850, N. LEFffNGwRLL,
Justice OF the Peace.