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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

PERSONAL. We are pleased to observe that
the business OF Mr. Il. II. Trask, Of this city,
has increased so that it has become necessa.
~ to add another agent to his force on the
road, making five in all These men have
established for Mr.. Trask a large trade
throughout this part Of the state, for they
visit nearly every town in Northern Illinois,
and when his goods have been once pur-
chased in a town, his reputation for square
dealing is fully established 70: all time to
come. Another feature connected Herewith
is; purchasing such large stocks as he does,
and that for cash, he is enabled TO buy at
greatly reduced rates, on some lines lower
than even the jobbers of Chicago. These ad-
yantages he gives MS customers, being con.
tent with only u moderate profit.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22
COMPLETE
Boot and Shoe and Grocery
DEPARTMENTS.
Call and Examine this Truly
Immense New Stock.
Handkerchief by the Thousands.

A stack at cts. each, hem stitched, fancy
borders and warranted fast colors.
Another stack about foot high or more,
at GA cts. Just come and see the largest as
sortment, handsomest and best quality. at Is
cts, ever shown, at Hulrs. Also without
doubt the best child's hose for 10 cts, all
wool.
We have just received q beautiful line OF
children's French fancy stockings and socks.
(Baby socks too sweet for any use, you
know Ask to see them, at Hulls.
For so cts. we will give you the best ladies
merino vest you ever saw, and for IS cts we
have one that is as good as anyone else can
show yon at 81 90, at Hull's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

c. L. Stamate, whose business as mer-
chant tailor has proven very successful, has
secured from Mr.. Sherwood lease Of one OF
the stores in the new block opposite the post
office, and he will remove thereto next week,
probably Monday or Tuesday Mr.. Stamate
has very fine line of piece goods, and the
new store will be filled with as fine stock
as can he found in the state. Every gentle
man wanting a suit made Of the best materi.
al and IN a substantial manner should call on
him
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

On Wednesday week Mr.. VIM. Stead, Of
this city, married Miss Ida Martin, at Lado.
ga, Ind. The ceremony took place at the
residence of the brides parents in the pres.
ence o. large number of guests. Mr., and
Mrs. Stead have the best wishes Of large
number of friends in this city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

We desire to call the attention Of all lovers of Good
Bread to the ''Si,er Cloud and "Hungarian brands
of Flour, manufactured by These FlOurs are made
from the choicest wheat that be procured. BY
scientific admxture of No. / hard Minnesota spring
wheat with the winter wheat, produce Flour DOS.
sessing all the advantages of each kind The "SiIver
Cloud is worthy of its name, and makes the whitest
of aky loaves, though is especially adapted pas
try biscuit rolls, etc. The Hungaran' is our great.
est and best known Brand because the great bread
making flour, producing it does white, moist nutty
favored loaf. Ask your grocer for either brand You
will be we'll pleased
COTTON, DAWELL d HAMILTON
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22
SCIPIo. Y. Y. Dec. L 1870

an Pastor OF the Baptist church here,
and am al educated physician. am not In
practice. but am my sole family physician,
and advise in many chrouic cases. Over a
year ago | recommended your Hop Bitters 10
my Invalid wife, who has been under medi
cal treatment Of Albany's best physicians
for several years. She has become thorough
ly cured OF her various complicated diseases
by their use. We both recommend them to
our friends. many OF whom have also been
cured o. their various ailments by them.
REV. T. r. WARRIN
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22
All In,

And the ladies should avail themselves OF
a favorable opportunity to call and see one
of the finest lines Of dress goods in the CITY,
and the numerous styles and quslitIs we have
on hand. 1t would be impossible to describe
them here. All we can do Is to extend a
cordial invitation to all the ladies' to call and
see for themselves. We will be pleased to
show them our numerous styles.
Respectfully,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

E. E. Soule, station agent at Grand Ridge,
met with quite serious accident on Monday
morning while assisting in some work about
freight train. ORe or two ribs were broken,
and he was otherwise bruised, though hap.
PLY not fatally.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22
Most Successful.

Low prices and gigantic stock" tell the
story; and the fact is that the fall season
thus far at II. j. Gillen's has been the mos,
successful seen by the house in many years,
more goods being sold during this mach OF
September than the house has sent out dur.
ing the corresponding time for the past 20
years.
1t is a fact that the leading fall lines
cloaks, shawls, dress goods, nannels, blank
cts and the like, at this house This season are
phenomenal in size, quality and general ex-
cellence, and every choice style or desirable
fabric will be found in this stock. and at the
new prices. AS some one concisely put 1t,
the stock Is "way up" and the prices way
down"
The carpet stock is finer than ever, and
housekeepers who have carpets, curtains,
shades, and all that class OF goods will save
money and be better satisfied by calling and
examining this stock
The grocery and boot and shoe depart
ments are equal in size and completeness to
the other stocks, and all goods are cold at
the lowest prices.
All requested to call.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

One OF the most popular medicines now
before the American public is Hop Bitters
You see it everywhere. People take it with
god effect. 1t builds them up. II is not
as pleasant 10 the taste as some other Bitters,
as 1t is not whiskey drink. II Is more like
the old-fashioned bone-set tea, that has done
a world Of good. II you don't feel just right
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

Our dress goods are now on hand, and
big lot OF them, too-cashmeres, 10 cents and
l2l9cents, and an elegant all wool cashmere
at 20 cents that cannot be beaten.
The largestlot Of velvets and silks you ever
saw, at Hull's. All new. Just come and
see
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22
Dancing Academy

Fall term at Willis's Dancing Academy
will commence:-Juvenile class, Saturda y,
Oct. 9th. at O'Clock p. NJ, g per term; gen
tleman's class, for beginners, Monday, Oct.
sth at r. NJ, 81 per six lessons, strictly In
advance.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

. Sherwood's fOuntain, at the corner Of La
Sale and jefferson streets, has proven pub.
lie blessing to the thousands OF visitors who
have visited Ottawa during the past two
weeGs. 4 throng was continually around it
during reunion week. Mr. Sherwood de.
serves the thanks of our citizens for placing
this fountain at so convenient place.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

c. E. Dunbar, residing on Mrs. Sarah
Strawn's place, four miles southwest Of OF.
tawa, announces that he has large horse
power cider press and will manufacture cider
for other parties. He also pays cash for
cider apples delivered at the press. Also
cider for sale, retail or wholesale.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

The best season paint for outdoor painting
is out now. The best mixed paint or lead
and oil for all kinds Of indoor and outdoor
painting and at the lowest prices, is always
to be found at FORBES & LoRRIAUx's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

CoRREcrIoN.-It was the 10th, no. the
18th, regiment as stated last week, to which
the Ottawa battery was attached ard to
whom the flag, displayed by Col. c. C.
Campbell during the reunion, was presented
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

BY the running away of his horse last CIV.
ening Mr.. Charles Forbes, the druggist, was
thrown from his buggy and considerably in.
jured, being rendered insensible for some
time. He will feel the effects of his fall for
several days, but no greater apprehensions
are felt. One Of his little children was with
him, bu. Sscaped unhurt.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

We acknowledge the receipt from Mr.. c.
+. Dunbar, living four miles southwest of
Ottawa, OF an excellent jug of sweet cider.
To say that the force" appreciated the bey-
erage doesn't at all express the satisfaction
shown upon their countenances while par.
taking thereof. The cider was truly prime
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22
Scott Bros. & Co.'s Dress and Cloak Max
ing Department..

Mrs. Fellows, who has been east for sever
al weeks after the fall and winter styles, js
now home. She now has a large force of ex.
perienced help and is crowded full of work
Call and see her and she will be glad to tell
you "what to wear and how to make it,"
Large new stock Of Butterick's patterns.
Call for a catalogue; also Metropolitan and
Delineator for October.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

For twenty years Z. F. Church, Chicago,
suffered from itching piles. OF all remedies
none gave permanent relief until he com.
menced to use Coles Carbolisalve. 1t gave
immediate relief and the cure is permanent
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

The Ottawa postofhce reports for August,
1883, as follows; Envelopes and stamps sold
$1,000; money orders issued, 1851; money
orders paid, 1888.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

Work given out. On receipt Of your ad.
dress we will make an offer by which you
can earn IS to 81 evenings, at your home
Men. women, boys or girls can do 1t. ii. c.
Wilkinson * Co., 1875 and l97 Fulton street,
New York.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

Jumbo" who partook freely Of Hess's
caramels, said they were the boss" and he
wanted more of them-ordered q months
supply to be forwarded HIM c. o. ID.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

Ladies wishing something entirely new in
gloves will please call at Hull's and see our
new gauntlets. Remember these are novel.
ties. Come early.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

Mr.. 5. s. IamiIl, OF Chicago, well-known
among teachers as the author of Science OF
Elocution," ia now giving course OF lessons
on elocution to the teachers and pupils of our
high school, and will give private instruction
to such as may desire It on moderate terms
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

On last Friday night n. j. Rulison's (Sene.
cay boat Friendship was run into and sunk,
with $500 bushels of corn, in Chicago river
by the steam barge Buffers. Fully insured
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

SPECT4CLEs.-Call ct L, II. Trask's and
have your eyes tested with the Johnson Diop.
trio Eye-meter. No guess toork, but an absolute
fit guaranteed. Best Brazilian pebbled
spectacles in either gold, silver or steel
frames.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

Examine the syrup that Butler sells for so
cents per gallon. Beats anything you ever
saw for the money.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

Chas. Handal was brought to jail from
s.reator, charged with stealing lumber from
J. c. Ames & Co.'S yard.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

Remember that Walther is headauarter,
for oysters. Oysters in any quantity, or
served in any style desired.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

Regular meeting of the L. Y. Griggs TEN.
pie, No. l3, 2. c., this evening. Important
business.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

There will be a special convocation of
Shabbona Chapter, No. 81, r. A. NJ, this
Saturday evening. Work on the F. n. and
and VI. E. ". BY order of the II. P.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22
Seventeen Shades IN All.

Such beautiful lot OF ladies' dress flannel.
at Hulls. They should be seen Price 90
cents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

Butler pays the highest price for choice
butter and eggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22
Fall Stock, Low Prices.

HATS.
Fiske Il BEEN have the largest hat and cap
store In La Sale county. All the late styles
on hand as soon as out. Specially Of silk
hats made to order, and at a lower price than
anywhere in the state. II you want u nice
silk hat in style, call at Fiske & Beems.
Mems, boys and chidren's hats and caps
constantly on hand in every style and shape,
and very cheap at the one price store.
CLOTHING.
For clothing the one price store takes the
lead Good goods and low prices YOU will
always find at fiske & Becm's.
FURNISHING GOODS.
Over one hundred styles OF silk handker-
chiefs at the one price store. Fine imported
silk handkcrchiefs at very low prices, and al
kinds of gents furnishing goods at Fske IL
Beem's.
No Misrepresentation and no second price,
neither will anything be thrown in, at the
one prize store.
You cannot get cheated at the one prize
house. You always get your moneys worth
at Fiske ~ Beem's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

Call and see Spencer's mammoth stock O
LADIES' and misses fine shoes, just arrived.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

Finest display of crockery and glasswar
to be seen in the city is at Buffers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

"Acorn" stoves and ranges, "Magee" fur
naces.
a large line of hard and soft coal heaters,
round and square.
We have some novelties to show you in the
stove line. MANLEY IL JORDAN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

Call at Spencers and see those new styles
OF Gray Bros shoes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

The ladies will be pleased to know that r.
H. Trask has received new invoice of hand.
some bracelets, breastpins, chains and gold
watches Of exceedingly fine workmanship and
tasteful designs. These goods, it is scarcely
necessary to state, are ali nrstclass and war.
ranted. Mr.. Trask's reputation for handling
only goods Of this grade is established be.
yond controversy. Also full line of gen.
tlemen's gold watches, gold headed canes,
&c, IN an unusual variety.
An elegant line of goods especially de-
signed for wedding presents, which should
be seen by all who wish to bestow tokens Of
this nature.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22
SOMETHING NEW.

In about two weeks the o,,e prize store will
offer five hundred cashmere suits, for men,
young men and boys, made and trimmed in
the most durable manner, and will be sold at
very low price at the one price c!ottirg store
of La Sale county.
The one prize ciothHg Stor, OF Fiske " BEEN
is &C knowledged 10 take the lead in the state
Of Illinois. The best Of goods and lowest
prices make all admit the fact that the one
price store OF Fiske Il BEEN leads all others.
The merchant tailoring department has no
equal. The finest goods OF domestic and for.
eign makes can always be found at Fiske &
Beem's, The one price ciOthiers u Illinois.
All kinds Of rubber clothing for men and
women, hovs ard ei-ls so cNn'--r. Turks
sd yaiisrs ~ 80 a,.. ur-..- r'r,~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

Books, states, pencils, writing paper, inks,
and all other school supplies at Hapeman &
Graham's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22
A World of GOod

The Degen Bros sold $500 worth Of their
Norman horses this week.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

The city authorities have taken the matter
in hand and are repairing the damaged pier
of the Illinois river bridge. A boat load OF
refuse stone was obtained from Joliet for re-
propping, and the missing blocks in the pier
Itself are being replaced. 1t is deemed
necessary to protect another of the piers in
the same way, to prevent repetition of the
damage to the first pier mentioned.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-22

FORBES d. FLICK.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1883-09-23
INSTANTANEOUS
BR0M0 GLATTlNE PROCESS.

Anyone desiring hrs, class pictures should
call soon, ~ he Will remain In Rlko but A shgtt
time. business, OF no business.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1883-09-23
At'Gr,
Two doors South of the Courthouse.
ELKo. NEVADA.

IT o. TANpY hs. the bs,t reputation and
IL. record OF any photographer 10 the state.
HIS pictures ere equal IN tono md hnish 10
thosa turned out BY the leading San Francisco
galleries. Negatives made by tho new and
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-20

Lswesl lppBsFrIare this msFhiBg
bi' snd peflh wind, hAngs yssteF.
day 6Os to T0s.
\ The Supreme Court will bear the
Shelby county criminal docket on
Monday, April 30.
Farmers in the country are vigor-
GUS, and all try to make up for lost
time by the delayed season.
The fruit crop is reported intact and
unimpaired over in the Crowley
Ridge country, to the westward.
Prof. Emile Levy is giving Memphis
lift in Arkansaw, By assisting the
Mozarts to advertise their great music
festival.
& well known female drove around
the race track yesterday and fell under
the wheels of her carriage. Her neck
was not broken.
Clear skies to-day give promise of
fine sport at the races this evening,
and tomorrow will doubtless be as
nice as can be desired.
The "Stabat Mater" of Rcssini,
was repeated at st. Peters church
last night. and gave eminent satisiac-
ton to all who heard it.
The circus caravans are out on their
usual campaigns, and Coles colossal
train will exhibit in Fort Smith, Ark,
two weeks from to>day.
Spring lamb, spring chickens, tur-
keys, fresh vegetables and all kinds of
game fish, at Seessel's market, 33l
Main street. Leave orders for deliv-
ering Of marketing supplies for Sun.
day dinner.
The strawberry crop Of the present
season is nearly a month later in this
vicinity than it was last year. 1t
promises well, but no home raised
berries need be expected for ten days
or two weeks to come.
Two dollars will buy ticket in the
Little Havana drawing, which takes
place Wednesday. The capital prize
is $4,000, and there are also a mum.
Der OF smaller but valuable prizes.
This, added to the fact that only
40, 900 tickets are issued. make this
scheme immensely popular.
Victor D. Fuchs market, 80 and IL
Jefferson, is we'll supplied with a great
variety of choice eatables. Among
these may be named spring lamb, fresh
veal premium beef, choice beef tender
loins, pompano, Potomac shad, Reel
foot Lake perch, and all vegetables in
season, including new rhubarb. Leave
orders for free delivery Sunday morn
ing.
Among the visitors at Ell Paso.
Texas, last Sunday were General
Albert Pike, Captain w. E. Smith,
}. A. Hayes, Mrs. A. L. Smith, Of
Little Rock, and j. Harvey Mathes
and family. The gentlemen of the
party left for chihuahua on Monday.
During his stay General Pike initiated
nine MasOns in the thiriy.second de-
gree.
The coming Mozart festival is large
ly talked about in the surrounding
country, and in the interior towns the
interest is very considerable. Mr.. r
A. Young, of this city, who has been
travelling extensively along Southern
railways.for some weeks, was at home
on yesterday, and his reports are ex-
ceedingly encouraging. Mr.. Young
went off on the Charleston road last
night in the Mozart's interest.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-20
FOURTH DAY
OF the Races-SynOpkIs of Yes
terday's Sport. aud Some.
thing OF That TO Come.

The threatening clouds of yesterday
morning rolled away by two o'clock,
and great many who had given up all
idea OF attending the races hastily
prepared and went out to see the fun.
Nine horses entered for the Wilkins
purse. $3.50, of which $50 to second,
five eighths Of a mile, aud came in
under the string in the following
order: Constantine, Hickory Jim,
Jim Turner, Billy G Twilight, Asia
Minor, Allanoke, Little Joker, CAPT,
tan. Hickory Jim was the
favorite in the pools and
until nearing the last post, seemed
sure to carry out the wishes of his
hackers, but Constantine closed on
him, passed him and glided along un-
der the clothes line a full length
ahead; time, l:054:
For the Cotton Exchange stakes. II
miles, for year olds, $500; of which
500 TO second, Sd to save $25 entrance
fee, Drake Carter, Zoe S and Sovereign
Pat entered. Carter, who is already
celebrated, took the lead from She
first, Pat second and Joe S several
lengths behind. At the half mile
post Pat weakened and Joe S passed
him. Carter put on fresh speed and
won the race easily in 2:434, Joe s
second, Pat third.
Four fine horses were entered
for the club purse, Il mile, $40O, of
which $50 to second, $25 to third.
They were Lutte Fogle, Buckmaster
Eulalie, Hadisco and Wild Kansas,
and came home in the order named.
Buckmaster gave the favorite some
hard work to do to win.
The closing event was a steeple
chase, % miles, $3.50 to first, 500 to
second, $50 to third. On the first
round the hurdles we're prestily taken
but on the second the rider of Florence
went over her head, Eva A ran around
the hurdle, Tennessee Girl also went
astrsy, leaving Twilight to win the
race, which he did CALAMITY. Eva A
came in second, with Tennessee Girl a
distant third.
To>day's races will be the club
purse for mile for $500; Tennessee
Club post stake, u miles; free hands
cap for all ages, mile; Merchants
Exchange stakes for 3 yea: olds, II
miles. Montalban, Apollo, and Aztec
will make to days races interesting.
There are five races announced for
tomorrow. The first is for $3.50, OF
which $50 to second, for 2 and 3 year
olds.
The second is for beaten
horses, $3.50 to first, 800 to second,
$50 to third, mile heat.
A purse Of 5000 is offered for the
third race, of which S75 to second
and $25 to third, distance IL miles.
The fourth is a selling race, Z mile,
$3.50, Of which $50 second.
The last is a steeple chase, II miles.
$500, of which $50 to second and $25
to third.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-04-20
COURTHOUSE NOTES.

Judge Eldridge went to Bartlett
this morning.
Charles Phillips and Moliie Harris
we're licensed to marry yesterday.
A deed from VIM. G. Bance and
others 10 John H. Nixon was recorded
to-day.
The Shelby county criminal docket
will be heard by the Supreme Court
on Monday, April 30,
The Criminal Court was busy at
noon with the case of country mer-
chant charged with selling cotton
after dark.
G. Demman was fined 500 to-day
for violating the four mile liquor law,
and recommended by the jury to the
mercy of the court.
Three persons, whose cases have
been appealed to the Supreme Court,
will be taken to Jackson tonight.
Dixie knight, Bob Wilson and Jim
James.