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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-02
From Ophir.

OPnrR Aug 29.-Work on the Ridge
church is progressing fast, and If good
weather continues will soon be finished.
Threshing is warm work these hot days,
but notwithstanding Is pushed to the
utmost.
Oscar Chapman is building an addition
to his house-a thing he has long needed.
Frank Reeds new cider press will soon
start up for the tails campaign; he will
also grind cane. He has a steamer to fur
nish motion. We predict that he will do
good work.
\ great many complain that the grain
cut by self-binders is roting very fast We
want none IN ours.
All our younger friends will exhibit at
Mendoza. Wonder If Harry Dale has
entered.
Billy Donohue left Alef on the double
quick with wet shirt
Mrs. Andrew Wenncr and daughter from
Dimmick, and Mr.. and Mrs Ebe, of Leb-
anon Pa, were the guests of Mrs Hergers.
Dir. Ese is well pleased with this western
country.
John Eek sold out the remainder Of his
old stock Saturday. He had a good sale
and took in lots of cash
Christian Zorn is going to Missouri in a
few days IN search of better health.
Some one entered J. Stephenson's saloon
Friday evening and relieved it OF ali the
cirgars and whisky it contained. This is
the second time the house was burglarized
No clew as yet.
Dan. Carr has without doubt the finest
collection of miscellaneous specimens in
La Sale county.
Our malaria patients are slowly recover
ing.
Messrs. Jacob Deaner and Philip Yen
erick paid us short visit Monday They
were IN these parts trying to purchase
land. They wanted whole section if they
could get it.
Tommy Ryan is having an addition bull,
" his house, and when finished, he will
have comfortable home. PEDRO Noe.
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Political Points.

The Illinois Democratic State Convcn-
ton meets at Springfield next Monday,
Sept. 18th, to nominate State ticket.
The La Sale county democratic conven-
ton to nominate county ticket will meet
at Ottawa on Tuesday, Sept. 26th.
The La Sale county republican conven.
ton to nominate county ticket is called
for Sept. 10Th. The same party hold q
county convention Sept. 10Th to appoint
delegates to the district congressional con-
yention to be held at Ottawa Sept 18th
The Springfield State Register urges the
nomination, by the Democratic State Gen.
vsAtion to meet next week, Of the Hon.
Alfred Orendorf of that city for State
Treasurer. He is vouched tor as capable, re-
liable, and combining the requisites of q
sGong candidate of wide acquaintance
sad large popularity, having acquaintance
and warm personal friends OF both parties
N nearly every county in the state.
Hon. William r Morrison has been
unanimously nominated for reelection by
he democrats of the 18th district In this
state. The last republican legislature ma
lIclously so reconstructed his district as to
leave the democrats in it some 800 in the
minotty, but Mr.. Morrison feels quite con-
fiident of beating their malice by overcom-
ing that difference. His republican oppo-
nent Is Gen. Kueffner, of Belleville.
The republican convention OF the 9th III.
congressional district met at Pontiac on
Tuesday and unanimously nominated the
Hon. l.. E. Payson for reelection. A re-
publican county convention at Pontiac on
the same day nominated John II. Collier,
Of Livingston, for the Legislature.
The Hon. Gottlieb S. Orth, of unsavory
memory, was unanimously nominated for
his tenth term in congress by the republi.
cans of the ninth Indiana district on
Tuesday.
The Kendall county republicans held their
convention on Tuesday and nominated II.
S. Hudson tor county Judge, Jer. Evarts for
county clerk, A. D. Newton for sheriff, and
DR.. r. A. Mcclellan for coroner. Five dele.
gates to the congressional convention to
meet at Ottawa were appointed, who are
understood to favor Mr.. Cullen If he can
carry the delegates of his own county,
otherwise they will urge the nomination OF
Kendall county man
The Michigan republicans held State
convention at Kalamazoo on Wednesday
and unanimously nominated David II. Je.
rome for governor and Moreau Cushing for
lieat governor. The convention "dodged"
the prohibition question by declaring that
it was not party question, but they were
in favor of submitting prohbitory amend
ment to vote OF the people.
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OUR CHANGE.

We feel highly gratlfied at the manner
in which our change to Semi Weekly has
been received. We have received many
compliments on the papers appearance as
we'll q contents. We are rapidly coming
to believe that though the editions for the
week make a paper larger than the old by
eight columns, yet the paper will soon be
VOC small. Either supplements will be
needed or an enlargement. Business men
advertise In, because people read, the BEST
newspaper and the SEMI-WEEKLY FREE
TRADER will continue to be what the We
mona Inder kindly said the old weekly was
-" One of the best of newspapers" As
soon as we shall have moved our presses
TO the rooms over Megaffins and become
settled In home, all necessary alterations
will be effected, and every eflert made
to make the semi-weekly editions more
welcome to the reader and valuable to the
advertiser.
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School Supplies at Z. Y. Grisgs's.

II is said that the conference of green glass
men al Cincinnati on Tuesday resulted some
what unfayorably 10 the western manuiactur.
ers. 1t would appear that the eastern men
broke faith, and had been quietly taking or
ders all oyer the country at the best terms
they could make, leaving the western men in
blisslu ignorance OF the little game. When
the bubble exploded, as il was doubtless in.
tended IL should, the easterners went home
and at once started their fires, and made
ready to I'll their orders, while the western.
ers are now compelled TO dispose OF the
stock on hand, If they can, aud secure new
orders for their works. This, however, may
no longer be an easy matter, iuasmuch as the
cream has been taken by the others. This is
not the first time that the western manufac-
turers have been 'scooped" by those OF the
east, and it would seem they ought to take
the matter into their own hands and run
their business them elyes.
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FOREIGN.
THE WAR IN EGYPT,


After the encounter between the British
sad Egyptians at Megtar and Mohalla, no
tiscd In cur last the British moved for
ward, still following the line of the railroad
an sweet water canal towards Telel.Kebir
asA Zagazig, until en- Monday evening they
sssted at the kassassin lock on the canal.
Here Unexpectedly in the night they were
attacked by strong force under Arab, and
a hot fight ensued by moonlight, lasting
until morning The enemy seemed to be
somewhat scattered which made the Brit
,sh cavalry especially effective in the fight.
The result was that the attack was repnlsed
with great loss to the Egyptians, while the
English lost but killed and 81 wounded.
The enemy then fell back on Tel'el-kebir,
to within a few miles of which point the
English now have possession OF the rail-
road and canal, and to which they are
rapidly pushing their forces, so that the
next battle will doubtless take place at Tel
e-Kebir. Unless it is true, as rumor has
1t, that Arab has asked tor an armlstice of
8 DAYS and that the armistlce is asked as
to proposals for surrender.
While it is stated that troups from Kafr-
el-Dwar in front of Alexandra, were
brought up to participate in the attack at
Kassassin, Arab has evidently no idea of
abandoning that line of defence, as he still
has strong force at work on his fortified
tons at Ramleh.
The police troubles IN Ireland are cul.
In the city Of Dublin 800 of
The metropolitan police have been dis
missed, and hundreds are expected to re-
sign. The military are in charge of the
police stations.
The war between Greece and Turkey
over the boundary dispute is likely to be
by advice Of the Powers who
request an armistice. Turkey, 1t Is said,
S willing to surrender all claims on the |
disputed territory, provided 1t be declared
,eutral ground.
The Siberian Plague, or "black DEATH"
S said to be raging feartully in portions Of
European Russia, one death having occur
ed at Odessa.
Yokohama and the PHILIPPINE islands
IRE sulFe,Ing fearfuily from cholera.
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Personal Mention

MINN-Mss Mae Blanchard returned yes
terday from Minnesota.
NEITs-Miss Nellie Vets returns to her
home in Chicago to-day.
EAMEs.-Mrs. Eames and daughter, Mrs.
Louise Nather, Chicago are in the city.
DoLDE.-Miss Mary Dolde, of Pontiac, is
the guest OF Mrs. Ed Booher, of this city
TUrTLE.-C. II. futile, lately with Hoxle
has accepted clerkship in the Ottawa Post
Office.
CLARK.-Miss Charlotte Clark, Utica, is
organizing class in elocutlon in La Sale
and Peru.
Iowa. Mr.. and Mrs. +. A. Kendall and
Mrs Libby went on Sunday last TO northwest
ern Iowa tor 10 days trip.
GgAST.--Peru Nelcs: Miss Isabel Grant,
of Ottawa, who has been visiting in La Sale,
returns home today" Tuesday.
SKIFF.-Billy Skill, Off. E. Porter's, started
for Des Moines on Thursday night, on Il fair
pilgrimage with the hay carrier.
SHERIFF.-G. W. Gardner, Mendoza, who
wants to be the republican nominee for
sheriff, was in town on Thursday.
FIsH.-Mrs. n. B. Fish and daughter Min
ME, of Evansville, y. Y, are visiting the fami.
lies of c. d. De Lapp and G. f. Penney.
TRINBLE.-C. ID. Trimble returned on
Wednesday from the conference Of glass men
81 Cincinnati, but left the same day for Mil
yankee
GUs.-The Joliet Herald tells us that our
fsrrner townsman, Gus Dinet, has gone to
Philadelphia to marry Miss Katie McAllister,
of Odell.
BRAUN Miss Mary Braun for many years
a teacher In the Peru schools, has been en-
gagged to take similar position under Prof.
Powell, in Aurora.
HossACK.-Misses Belle and Maggie Hos
sack, of Kankakee, returned home on Tues.
day FROM two weeks visit to their Ottawa
cousin, Miss Minnie Hossack, of the west
side
YENTzER-G. W. Yentzer c'Dode" for
breyity), who went off soldering with Co.
D., has returned, having taken in Peoria
and other points subsequent to breaking
camp"
CoRNELL.-Miss Cornell, daughter Of Mrs.
/. n. Been, who has spent the summer here,
has returned to her home in Columbus, Ohio
Miss &. has made large number OF friends
by her visit.
LAKEs.-T. E. MacKinlay and Louis Hess,
Jr., of this city, leave Ottawa on Tuesday next
for an extended lake and river trip, taking in
Toronto, Ogdensburg, New York, New Ha-
ven and other eastern cities.
BAILEY.-The Princeton Republican says:
"Mrs. Theo. P. Bailey has gone to Chicago
to join her husband, who, we understand,
has returened to that city to accept promi-
nent position in the Van Depoel Electric
Light Coz
GRANT. George Grant, the singer, has
gone from Ottawa to accept a position in
some western glass factory, but where 10.
Gated we were not informed. He bears with
him the best wishes OF a large number Of
friends in this city. Musical circles especial
~ will miss him.
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joining store building owned by 1Iatt
Crotty, ana fitted II up with new and taste
ful fixtures as sample room, which ht
proposes to conduct in ilrstclass and or
derby manner. His motto is, Enjoy your
self and behave yourself" an injunction
which he wishes all his patrons to observe
and insists, that he, "Old Wag," will enforce
the latter clause TO the letter.
"A petition to the chief men of the {. II.
l. d Il. X, Il. To furnish side track for
the coal shaft, has been IN circulation dur.
Ing the past week, and has obtained the
signatures of the board of trustees as well
rs OF every business man IN town. II liz
to be hoped that the railway company will
take the matter into consideration, and
eglnce some show Of sympathy with this
struggling home industry.
large and eXpectant concourse gath.
cred at the base ball grounds Tuesday ut.
ternoon to witness the match between the
"Swllls" club Of your city and the home
club called the CLERKS" Much interest
and enthusiasm was displayed by the par
nsans and sympathizcrs of either side; the
ladies especially, who were present IN
force beng most pronounced in their
huzzas and vivas for their favoritc cham
plons. The Ottawa boys won encomiums
and praise from all, from their modest ap.
pearance and excellent behaviour; and
when their cxpertness and quicKness at
play was perceived, they gained the cheers
and plaudits of friend and toe alike. The
game had progressed Tor upwards of an
hour, the Swins scoring q to the Clerks 3,
when a heavy down pour of ram put u
stop 10 its further persecution. The game
was to have been resumed yesterday
"Wednesday but the ram again postponed
the affair. 1t is said another match will
be got up in few weeks between the
same clubs.
DR., Wilcox, who has recently come to
reside IN Seneca, has met with an irrepara
BILE loss IN the death of a little seven months
old baby, He has the sympathy and con
dolcnce OF all, which he richly merits in
his sad bereavement KAppA
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From Fall River.

FALL RIVER, Aug. 31.-Wm. Tltzell has
just finished fine barn.
Mr.. James Batkins is improving in
health and IS able to take short drive in
the carriage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Porter are visiting
their friends and seeking home IN Kan.
sas
Miss Lizzie Basore has gone to spend a
few weeks with her cousin at Lodi, Wis
consin.
Marion d. Moore started last Thursday
for California, expecting to spend the WIN.
ter with her sister among the orange
groves Of Los Angeles, Cal.
Miss Lizzie Moore expects to return to
her school at Bloomington shortly.
Mr.. Price has dug we'll. Six feet from
the surface he struck rock, and after three
blasts living water gushed forth
Mrs. E. T. Judd has gone to visit her
brother, j. C. Moore, at Franklin Grove,
Lee county, III.
Rumor says Horace Price returned home
thlslweek to attend his SISTERS wedding.
Miss ida Hill has returned to her home
at Gilman. During her short stay in the
country she made remarkable progress in
the art of equestrianism. q. |.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We are authorized to announce that u. G. BARRETT,
of Earl will be candidate before the Democratic
County Convention for nomination as candidate for
the Office of Sheriff.
We are authorized to announce that Arthur T.
BARTELS win be candidate for the Office Of Clerk OF
the Probate Court, subject to the decision OF the Ia
Sale County Democratic Convention.
We are authorized to announce the name Of CHAS.
L. HOFFMAN, of the town of Eagle as candidate for
nomination by the Democratic County Convention for
the Office Of Clerk OF the County Probate Court
We are authorized to announce that JAMES Nc
MANUS is candidate for the office Of County Clerk
subject to the decision of the Republican County Con-
venion. Mr.. McMsnus has Decn In the County Clerks
Office for the past nine years. and is thoroughly &c
quanted with all the details Of the office.
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OTTAWA FREE TRADER, SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 2. 1882.

Evidence appears to be accumulatn!
against the three persons under arrest Il
the criminals, and II the proof of thei
glllt IL made clear, there will be no nee(
ola jury verdict and death sentence by
IL court to secure their execution. Judge
Lynch will attend 10 that.
The Cleveland Paper Company has
bnught water power and eleven acres OF
land on the east bank of Fox River just
above Aurora, intending to erect paper
mill. Paper mills are something like
grist mllls-thcy employ few hands aud
add little to the population of Il town.
The yellow fever is on the increase at
Brownsville and Metamoras. On Thurs'
day there were ~ new cases at the former
place with four deaths The fever is also
on the increase at Pcnsacoia, Fla, There
were II cases there yesterday, with two
deaths.
This will be the greatest railroad build
ing year on record. Already, since the
first of January, nearly 5000 miles of new
road have been built IN this country. Dur,
ing the corresponding period last year
1859 miles had been constructed, and that
was regarded as great things.
Because Mrs. Forbes, Of Bolton, Ohio,
Monday plight, told her boy Edward, when
he came home wet and SAID he had fallen
into creek, that he had better stay there,
the lad got a revolver and shot himself
through the heart.
Gen. w. i. Sherman announces that he
will ask to be placed on the retired list of
the army IN November, 1888. This will
leave Lieut. Gen. Sheridan The ranking
officer OF the army,
Evangelist Barnes is meeting with more
success at Indianapolis since Wednesday,
on which day well known and highly
respected citizen. who had been crippled
and helpless with rheumatism, appeared
in meeting and standing erect made the
Joyous declaration that he had been entire
ly cured, and was now as we'll rs any man
in the CITY, the result of faith and the lay.
ing on of hands and anointment by Mr.
Barnes The evangelist now holds his
meetings in the Opera House, which is
crowded twice day.
There are strong rumors from Washing.
ton that Seer etary Lincoln Is on the eve of
retiring from Ar,hur's cabinet AS a half
breed and friend OF Garfield he feels that
he has no business there anyhow, besides
which he has got into an unpleasantness
for approving the removal of Gen. Sturgls
from the superntency of the Soldiers
Home, a bit of spite work not only resented
by the army, but by many prominent poll.
ticians.
Springfield was shocked as well as
grieved on Tuesday by the discovery OF the
suicide of Thaddeus w. Chenery one of !
her Oldest and most respected citizens, He
was As years of age, and had for number !
Of years been connected with the county
treasurer. Office. He had for long time
been great sufferer from dyspepsia, which |
finally unsettled his mind.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-02

On the occasion of the Odd Fellows picnic,
Tuesday last a meeting Of the county associ-
ganizatlon should so far change its form as
to fix upon some permanent location for its
annual re union. The secretary was instruct
ed 10 correspond with the lodges now CON-
prising the association and obtain their views
thereon The officers were continued fer
the coming year, the president and secretary
being II. j. Logan and L. A. Williams, of
this city, either Of whom would be glad to
hear from members Of the order throughout
the county upon the change spoken Of.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-02

The Seneca Recovd re. appears with Leacock
Wickham as publishers, IT. a z column
feur page paper.
Heavy showers Of rain on Tuesday evening
lightning.
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BUSINESS CHANGE

The undersigned desires to give
notice that he has purchased from
JERRY WOOD the entire stock Of
cigars, tobacco, store fixtures ana
the good will OF his late business,
IN Armory Block, Madison street.
Also that he will continue the
business nj the old stand, desiring
a continuation of the same liberal
patronage heretofore extended.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-02

At a wedding on Columbus ST., near Supe.
rior, the other evening, big sensation was
created when the bridegroom proclaimed
that the fine Diagonal Dress Suit which he
wore cost $3.50 at A. Frank u Co.'S, the
Peoples Clothiers, west Of the Court House
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-02

On Change to-day wheat and corn were
unsettled and irregular. No. 2 or regular
wheat closed 3 10 Il cent better for cast.
but y 70 y cent lower for futures. Cor
closed 1t decline Of 3 10 u cents. Or.
declined Y 10 ] cents. Rye fell q toItt
Barley wss drmer. Provisions closed a shau,
lower than "a hours ago.-Ta1nal, LIST.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-02

My wife said ! was fool when brought
homo bottle of Parkers Ginger Tonic. But
wen IL broke up my cough. drove away her
neuralgia and cured baby's dys.ntery. abe
Aought had made an excellent inves tment.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-02

Custom made clothing at the lowest prices.
The best stock in town and the lowest prices
at Alshuler's.
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Lieut.. Flipper, the only negro cadet
who has thus far worked his way through
West Point, but who was dismissed from
the army in disgrace, has been appointed
captain IN the Mexican army.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-02

The streator Times company has been in-
corporated; capital, $4,000; incorporators, j.
Fl. Ayers, o. E. Clarkin, d. Heenan. w. 8.
jackson, j. II. Finley, j. c. Campbell, Il.
Scharfenberg.
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#arr[e1.

At the residence OF the eroom's parents, West Otta
wa, August Slst, Nr. CHARLIE b. HAWLEY to Miss
REBECCA CRlCh. both of Ottawa, by Rev. D. 7.
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The report of the murder in Arizona of
A. G. Hesing, of Chicago, is authoratively
cSntradicted. Considering that his repu.
sation was somewhat under a cloud when
he lett Chicago, Mr.. Hesing will no doubt
read with great satisfaction the various
handsome pre-obltal obituaries the Chi.
cago papers got up in his behalf.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-02

Ayers Ague Cure should be in every house
hold IN regions where Fever and Ague pre-
vail. 1t should be taken as preventive by
every resident aud traveller in malarial dis.
tricts.
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School Supplies at E. Y. Griggs's.

The Old Settlers of Bureau county hold E
re. union on Sept. It'll.
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French Is In the field again with new line
Of fall hats at all prices from SOC TO IS.
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The News,

A heavy snow storm was one of the
weather delights of Leadvllle, Colorado,
on Wednesday,-which may account in
part for the cool weather we are having
here.
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School Books at z. Y. Griggs's.

The Wenona coal shaft is down $50 feet
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-02

Near Elkhorn, Ind, SIX years ago, an
Old farmer was robbed of his hoard of
money. John Elliot was convicted of the
crime and sent to the penetentiary. just
as his sentence is to expire, thorough
search OF the thlefs old home has resulted
In the discovery of the swsg in his cistern
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-09-02

Emma Bond, the school teacher who
was SO brutally outraged q month ago
near IayloryiIle, Ill, Is slowly sinking,
so that hope OF her recovery Is abandoned.