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The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

The business sensation Of the month hes un.
doubtedly been the closing out Of the famous
house Of A. I. Stewart, whose name has been
household word through America for two gene.
rations. As the A7Easae says, "Stswsxt would
turn In his grave, II he had grave" TO see this
famous hsuse closed forever ana nAliOnS OF
dollars worth OF goods sacrificed to do 1t.
Probably no one merchsat hGs uose thorough.
ly taken advantage Of this slaughter Of goods
than Mr.. GILIEN Of this city, who was present
during a large portion OF the sale Of the Chicago
house, and tMs week returned with the cheapest
and most complete stock ever shown In the city
This immeRse purchase will be thrown on the
market at prices corresponding TO the reductions
made at the sale, and his customers will reap the
beaefit Of the "knifng" Of standard goods kept
by this famous house for years.
A special sale will be made OF these goods SO
purchased, which will include an immense line
OF dress goods In all grades aud shades from very
low priced goods to the finest ever shown in this
market Special attention might be called to
the line of summer silks, which are really scarce,
and black and colored silks; also Stewards
blooming black cashmeres, to secure which this
will be the the last chance and they are offered
at u marked reduction.
Also ladies' silk over garments, canePs hair
shawls, broche shawls, and indeed shawls Of all
descriptions at the very bottom Of lo,c pr,ces-so
cheap that the figures must bo seen TO be he
lieved.
New stock OF notions Of all descriptions, ladies'
neckwear, fans, parasols, &s., at the same
slaughtering prices.
Marked reduction In the entire domestic stock.
The largest stock of ginghams ever shown In
this market, at fully 20 per cent. below all CON-
petitors.
Now is the time to avail yourselves OF these
immense bargains, for Mr.. 2ilseu proposes to
make special sale of these goods during the
next 80 days. This is not buncombe, but the
facts will show for themselves.
The new carpet stock opened by this house GO
days ago has SO swiftly disappeared that two
new stocks have been added to the new stock
since then. The same low prices continue, and
all should have a carpet 80 long as Mr.. CULLEN
continues to sell carpets at wholesale, and match,
fit and lay them on the floor without extra charge.
Save your 20 per cent. on your carpet by buying
at GILLBNs. or course, the stock includes that
choice silk warp and other materials for lsmbre-
Quins, lace and cloth curtains mats, rugs, and
all such goods
The grocery and boot and shoe stocks are as
perfect and complete as an enormous patronage
from city and country demand, for all depart
ments are kept full always; and taken In con-
nection with the dry goods house, the entire es-
tablishment Is In q conditisu to-day superior to
anything the public have ever seen there. II
the sales are not unprecedentedly large there
during the next 30 days, the public can to &C.
cused of not knowing a gDo& Ming when they
see 1t. All invited to call
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

"Saved six dollars on one carpet" is what
lady said yesterday, "by buying at hulrs" AN
other goods the same. Call and see the new
stock OF ladies' ueckwear, new stock Of lsdies'
and we hope to have some warm
weather soon, so come and buy parasd and
fan.
We can give you good bargain now in mus.
lin, both 6lcached and brown. ,y
New stock of dress goods aud another invoice
OF silks. We claim to sell a good colOred oi
black six for less money than you can buy else
whore. Call and see. W. Il. HULL.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

The rains OF last week brought up the water in
the Illinois river very considerably. Near Utica
the road was overlowed, and on Sunday family
IMAM and wife and two children-whose names
we could not learn, in attempting to cross the
overflow missed the road and were soon in deep
water. The people and property were rescued
by VIII Barker, in a scow boat.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

John Henders, the bed.spring man on La Sale
street, is enjoying good business. The reason
therefor is because his springs are the most
popular In use, being adjustable to any position
desired. They are especially recommended for
the sick because of this particular advantage
over all other springs. Mr.. Henders is finding
ready sale for his springs in nearly all the
Western states.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

In ordering the salary OF their agent, W. IL.
Barnard, to be continued during his injury, the
American Express Company have only carried
out the honest principles which should actuate
all men. Nevertheless, the company by this act
merit the commentator Of our citizens. They
have always been ready to stand by their em,
ployes in atilction or call of duty. The generous
act In favor Of Mr.. Barnard was accomplished
through the agency Of Mr.. Durfee, acting in his
rlaoa.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

There il no small amount of complaint in
dulged in by our business men who are obliged
to pass back and forth from Chicago by the Peru
"Slow Coach" To illustrate; On Thursday eve
ming the accommodation train was dragging
itself along over the track somewhere in the
neighborhood of 5ist street, In Chicago, when e
gravel train came up alongside on the Michigan
Southern track and actually passed and ran far
ahead OF our passenger until the tracks diverged
at Englewood. The Rock Island Co. seemingly
have but small regard for the local passenger
business; otherwise 1t would make its suburban
trains, especially the Peru more suited to the
convenience Of the public. II, instead of stop
ping this train at every crossroads to pick up
the milk trade, they were to shorten up the time
between La Sale and Chicago an hour each way,
the business would undoubtedly be greatly in
creased; there would be some comfort in travel
ing, as well as taking business men in and out
of the city at more convenient hours. The Board
Of Trade will soon be located near the depot in
Chicago, and many from the country along the
line would be pleased to run up in the morning
and back again 10 the evening, If they could de-
part from and arrive home at reasonable hour.
The plan heretofore suggested (making the Ac-
commoIation a fast train and avoiding all those
unnecessary stops now required by the milk bus
iness) would largely contribute to this result.
Will not Mr. Cable, when he assumes the reins,
give this matter the consideration 1t justly de-
serves? Another matter. too, that produces very
unfavorable comment Is, adopting those second
class coaches, ft only for emigrants. The glare
of vsrnish over the unpainted wood, wooden
seats, and other annoysnces to The finer senses,
result in anything rather than favorable com
ments on the disposition Of the company to con-
tribute to the pleasure of its passengers.
The strawberry has appeared in the market
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

The ircn-workers making repairs at the Jail
this week csrelessly left two chsels lying in the
corridor; and it was not long before the inmates
had possession OF them. One was afterwards
thrown out of the window, but a diligent sesrch
could not find the other, until Mathews, under
penalty Of ironing, disclosed its hiding place-in
the ventilator.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13
A Rare Opportunity

For the ladies to purchase muslin underwear.
Having purchased an immense stock, we are clos.
ing them out at cost. We have complete line
and every lady should call and see them. They
are decided bargains Sale commences to-day.
They are cheaper than you can buy the material.
Call at FORBES IL FLICKs.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

A large, choice lot Of very desirable dress
goods, linens, &C., sc. These goods we're pur.
CHI ased from the above firm at their great closing
sale, and are genuine bargains We will place
them on our counters to-day and will be glad to
have all call and see them.
Good all wool lace buntings, 25c.
Good all wool csshmeres, 371ac.
And lots Of other goods just as cheap.
Linens, hosiery, gloves, &c.
Come and see them. SCOTT Bros. Il Co.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13
A Rare Opportunity

NoEc oPPoEtuhhy
For the ladies to purchase muslin underwear.
Having purchased an immense stock, we are clos
ing them out at cost. We have complete line; {;
and every lady should call and see them. They
are decided bargains. Sale commences to-day.
They are cheaper than you can buy the material.
Call at FORBES & FLICK's.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

Marshal Meagher on Wednesday brought down
from Seneca man named Chas McLaren,
charged with robbing the Rock Island depot at
that place OF sl3 and some tickets The man
was arrested before had left the grounds-very
neat work by Meagher.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

xnains until 3 p NJ. Saturday. Read the following
letter from one of her worst patients:
OTTAWA, Ills, April II, 1882.
MIR. DR.. KICK: Dear Misunderstanding to
my promise write you to give you report Of
how my daughter Nora is getting along under
your treatment. Nora has not felt so we'll in five
years. She does not have any more pain in her
side or back that she did have. She can sit up
all day; don't think Of lying down. Before she
began your treatment she couldn't sit up one
hour before she was fatigued and would have to
lie down. The color in her face is much clearer
her lips don't turn blue as they did, she has u
good appetite and wants to eat all the time. She
expels a great deal Of matter every time she
takes treatment When she gets out of med-
cine will send to Davenport for more. have
great faith you going to cure her You have
done her more good since she came under your
instructions and advice than all the doctors /
have had treat her for the last ten years and she
has received more benefit IN the three weeks
treatment under you than all the other treatment
Of the past ten years. Yours truly,
See column elsewhere. ID. b. LANGLEY
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13
A Rare Opportunity

For the ladies to purchase muslin underwear.
Having purchased an immense stock, we are clos.
ing them out at cost. We have a complete line
and every lady should call and see them. They
are decided bargains. Sale commencing to-day.
They are cheaper than YOU can buy the material.
Call at FORBES e. FLICK's.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

Mr.. Bulls Office was the scene OF an incident
yesterday that created quite sensation. l, ap.
pears Mr.. j. p. WORK, dry goods clerk, went to
Mr.. b. and paid him some money for legal ser
vices rendered his fathers estate, and having
paid the money, said he wanted to relieve his
rate, the men were in anything but a cheerful
frame Of mind Mr.. Bull ordered Mr.. Work out
of the Office, and, as he didn't go, picked up a
paper weight. Mr. Work thereupon drew a re-
volver. However, he soon thought better of that,
and putting ii away seized Mr.. Bull by the coat,
threw him down and was preparing for fine
asticuh when outsiders appearing stopped the
fray. Mr.. Bull promptly made a complaint, and
Work Was fined $50 and costs! for carrying con
cealed weapons, which he paid and was put uB-
der bail to answer to a charge OF assault.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

Remember the speclalties at Lynch's. Ladies'
misses and chMyen's muslin underwear, carpets,
mems hundried and unlaundried shirts, cassinerts,
t,oeeds, jeans and cottonddes, hosiery, goes sacqs
Jiolhlans and jackets
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

Notwithstanding the fact that others advertise
mems fine shoes, wish 1t to be understood that
have the largest, finest and positively the best
STOCK Of mems fine hand and machine sewed
ehoee in this city. This is a fact. Prices the
lowest. Call and satisfy yourself.
Respectfully. DANIEL LEAHY.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

J. Lowe, of Ottawa Centre, with wife and two
children, on last Friday night slept in one bed.
During the night the younger Of the children, a
baby, crowded between father and brother, was
smothered, being found dead by the mother In
the morniDU
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

1t Is one Of the penalties of official life that
the unfortunate who is 'eXalted' TO the "high
station" must, In the majority Of cases, perform
his official duties to the neglect OF his own pri
vate business. This is particularly true when to
the ordinary official duties Is added the care Of
carrying on law suit like that waged against
the railroad bonds of this town. Probably very
few Of the old customers Of Mr. A. Lynch, dur
Ing the many years these bonds have been in lit
igstion have noticed any neglect in his private
business. At his store they found generally just
what they wanted, in pleasant surroundings,
and everything was satisfactory. Yet, Mr..
Lynch has assured Us that he often felt that his
business was neglected-at times shamefuly so.
Now, however, that these suits are forever set
tied and disposed Of and Mr.. Lynch is again in
fact as in appearance entirely without official
care, his business will receive his entire atten-
tion. Tho people Of this county know well what
Kind of man Mr.. Lynch is-energetic, deter
mined, d,never stopping at halves but always press
ing to the farthest limits; and with his mind en-.
tirely on his business that business must be
handled as all his habits demand: crowded TO its
utmost limits, and improved aud extended as
much and as far as great energy can force it.
Mr. Lynch, again master OF his time and re.
goods house to Ottawa. We can congratulate
him that he is able again to do this; and also OF.
taws, for such men are OF immense benefit in ex-
tending the trade and developing the resources
OF the city.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

John P. Flick buys live turkies and chickens.
hogs, sheep, calves and fat cattle for his market.
Also market prices paid for butter eggs, DC, for
his store. Give him call before selling.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

Cali at Stiefers when you want a trunk or
satchel. We will save you from Is to 25 per
cent on anything In this line. Call and look at
US. NJ. STIRFBL Il Co.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13
Important
TO FARM ERS.

The Deere check rover is a pronounced sue
cess, as thousands of farmers testify who US.
ingit in Kansas, Missouri and Southern Illinois.
With the Deere planter it is lighter Graft than
arg other made, always sure and reliable and
costs less than any other Go and see it.
BOOTH y KENDALL.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

A decoration day meeting was held on Tues
day evening, and the proper committees appoint
ed to organize q systematic observance of the day
In Ottawa this year.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13
Maher Bros. are closing out their hats. Cheap
hats for the boys. Call.

On Tuesday last, while the painters were at
work at Theo. Xeller's house, near the Glass
Works, can Of turpentine, standing near the
stove, was set on fire. The smudge indicated a
big fire, but il was but smoke. No damage.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

Don't forget to order groceries of Burke Bros,
at the old place on La Sale street, or by Tele-
phone No. 81. The boys are selling first class
goods at bottom prices. All purchases promptly
delivered. Give the young men call and be
convinced that they will make It profitable
to YOU
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

McMuhen's new goods are arriving this week,
snt, Notwithstanding the weather, he is enjoying
. very literal trade. Call and see him at the new
store, or order by Telephone No.2. Everything
sew ane OF frat quality.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

Ladies, when you want a nice trunk do moi
pass by without looking at our stock-the larg.
est and best stock in town ~ sesact from. It will
pay you. Please call and see us at the white
corner. y NJ STIEPEL II Co.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

Why will people be humbugged by travelling
so.called professors or oculsts who 90 about
selling spectacles, when genuine Brazilian peb
BILE spectacles can be purchased at r. II. Trask's
for less money?
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

During the temporary absence OF Mayor Allen
from the city Alderman McDougall has been act.
Ing as chief executive Of the city. special
meeting Of the council was held on Saturday
evening to elect a pro tenn. mayor, resulting as
stated
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

Remember that Andrew Lynch keeps the larg-
est and most complete stock OF DRY goods in ot-
tawa aud prices che very lowest.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

I. @. o. F.-A meeting OF the grand lodge'of-
GERS. official instructors, and all Past Grands who
so desire, will nc held at Bloomington on June
18th, the intention being to impart Instructions
in the work Of the order, under new rules that 90
into effect on July 1st.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

Th. 1t. Rev. j. l.. Spaulding will lay the cor
ner-stone Of the new Catholic church on June
sth, and viii lecture at the Opera House in the
evening.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

Still another business house has been provided
with plate glass front Roberts Bros, corner o
Main and La Sale streets. The interior is alst
to be improved by new paint, &c.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

DR.. William Sheppard will be prepared to op-
crate on all ridgling and other horses that may
be taken to him at his nfrmary in Ottawa on
Friday and Saturday, the 18th and 18th Of May
next
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

Now is your time to buy furniture cheap. J
am closing out my stock, at reduced prices, as
fast ss possible to make room for the Ameris an
Tes Company. G. 7. RUGG.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

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., 1882-05-13

NJ. GchriHg this week put in new plate IN
the front Of T.. Lynch's store, replacing one bro
ken by some carclessness some time ago.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

Theccard of DR.. j. P. Cross, magnetic and elec-
tire physician, appears in another column. The
Doctor comes with the very best testimonials OF
merit. He goes to Joliet today but will return
Monday, when he may be found at Whites Ho-
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

The City Mills Gilt Edge" at $3.50 is wonder
fully cheap for 50 excellent grade OF flour
Spring Wheat only 1875.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

Owing to the depression in the flint glass trade
the works in this city will this week close the
season.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

New style bangle bracelets at r. II. Trask's.
large assortment Just from the manufacturers.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

Shopping baskets, lunch baskets, flower bas
keta &C., a fine stock, and at low prices, at Or
man IL Hapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

Jno. p. Flick buys live turkies and chickens,
hogs sheep, calves and tat cattle for his market,
Also market prices paid for butter, eggs, &c, for
his store. Give him call before selling.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

Maher Bros. handle the best stoga kip boots
for the price. No factory make hand made.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13
20 Yenrs

Twenty years experience in utting up pre-
scriptions. FoRBRf II LoRRIAUx.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13
Don't

Buy your planter until you have seen King,
Hamilton & Co.'s New Rotary DRoP. Warrant
ed equal to the best.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

Remember the F. 0. Cass shoes have no equal
in the market, and Maher Bros. have the exclu
sive right.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

Ladies', misses and chidren's shoes, the finest
to be had and the cheapest in the city, at Maher
Bros.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

Special convocation Of shIbbona Chapter this
evening; work in X. A. degree.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13
GO where
.TlG Crowd Goes!
II you entirely new 'tock Of
FINE 1882 WALL PAPE,
All Bright, Clean, New Designs.
and the Latest Novelties!
OSMAN & HhPEMAN
Have Opened the Largest and Best
Stock in La Sale County.
All cRAnES NJ Cnnne
ALL GRADES OF GOODS,
From the Cheapest to ihe Best.
Pertinent Reasons for Purchssiug these
Goods at this House a'c

1t ls the ONLY PRACTICAL HOUSE , usiness iN
Ottawa.
We have had many years experience In the b @ag 0d
HytsgBiSiag Of shades, ana yield TO no - . depart
mcnt
We make SPECIALITY OF CEILING DECoi IONS.
and plan all Of this work ourselves.
From the above the public that hen suttng
beautiful selection. suitable for any room they "a raA
on OSNAN q HAPEMAN, who refer. sitlr 1i i- nabc
PRIDE 10 many houses all the ciy aud uaioui.' ccf-
try that they have decorated.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

Telephone No. has been assigned to McMul
lens new grocery store, on Court street.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

For SALE.--The residence OF Thomas Spencer
west side. For psrticulars call at No.2 Cou'
street.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13
NUMBER AZ.
Road Blanks ,

Road masters and highway commission ers
will find all blanks needed at Osman & Hape-
mans. Orders by mail promptly attended to.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

Call at Speneer's. Largest stock of boots ana
shoes in Ottawa. Don't you forget It,
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

Tie finest lot OF mems fine sewed shoes in the
city at Msher Bros.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

For nice hat Of any kind 20 to Stiefels Big
stock and lowest prices. M. STIKFEL u Co.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13
LOCAL MATTERS
Tho Churches,

Tho Churches.
RE. Club,-Emerson memorial services to.
morrow afternoon.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

Spencer is the only one in Ottawa that sells
the famous Gray Bros. Shoes.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

Gents, if you want good work shoes the place
to find them is at Maher Bros.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

For the latest style Of q hat go to stefers.
His stock is complete and prices always at hard
nan. N. STIRPRL Il Co.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13

The strawberry has appeared in the market
here at 35c-about one cent per berry.
The Ottawa free trader., 1882-05-13
Mrs. DR.. keCk

Returns to the Clifton House May 18th and re-
Enaips until P. NJ Saturday. Read the following
letter from one of her worst patients:
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1882-08-17
Terrible Steamboat Accident

CAIRO, ILL.,, August THE steam
er G0lddust blew up and burnt to the
water'S edge aud sunk near Hickman
tonight. Seventeen persons were kill
ed so far as known, and forty wounded
The captain was wounded slightly. A
tug with physicians left here. at s P. m.
for the scene of the disaster.
HICKMAN, KY, August 9.-The ex-
act number of killed and wounded by
the explosion of the boiler of the steam
er Golddust last evening is not known
but is estimated at twenty-four killed
and forty-eight wounded.
CAIRO, H., August 8.-The steamer
City of Alton arrived here to-day from
Hickman, Ky, with the wounded per-
sons on the steam er Golddust. Up to
the time of leaving Hickman thirteen
persons had died. Five lady passengers
were on the Golddust and all of them
were saved only one, Mrs. Thornton.
having been slightly scalded. Twelve
wounded persons were ltftat Hickman.
as they could not be removed at pres,
ent. All on board are doing well. Ten
of the dead were buried at Hickman.
While the undertaken was bringing the
body of Clerk Ingram to the Alton al
Hickman his team ran away and ht
was fatally injured.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1882-08-17
News Miscellany.

A Berks county man has in his pos
session a clock one hundred and seven
years old, and still in running order.
The Eleventh Congressional district
of Texas is larger than the States of
Alabama and Mississippi.
John Emig, of Helam township,
York county, this year raised LOGS
bushels of wheat on forty arcres Of
ground.
The second annual reunion of the
Soldiers Orphan Sixteeners of Penn
sylvania will be held at Harrisburg OF
10th. 17th and 18th inst.