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National City Bank.

Exercising potent influence upon the ii
nancial condition of this community tie Ma
tional City Bank stands deservedly high. Il
was organized in 1856, and has II capital o
Sl00 10000, a surplus fuLd ana undivided
profits Of S54, 800 90, discounts s453, S3i 81
deposits $jl4, 39S 80, due from other banks
$l23. 250. 50 and cash on hand $40, j9l Sc max
ing total Of $l,3lG,01j &c. The officers o
this solid monetary intuition ara L. II Eames
president; Edwin C.. Allen, vice president
and &. L. Lindley, assistant cashier. THESE
gentlemen have made this venture Il grand
success, and, what is equally important, have
always been characterized by an unblemish
ed reputation. With such men as executives
the National City Bank is recognized as one
OF the leading banking interests OF tie state
and its position is a sufficient guarantee Of
its wise and honorable policy. The hand
somely appointed quarters devoted to this
enterprise are located on Madison street. and
here every obligation pertaining to the busi
ness Of banking is promptly futllled.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06

Last hangman's day was duly kept in
the south by the hanging of four men, all
as usual, negroes. George Wallace was
hanged at Savannah, Ga, for killing q
wLite sailor after row at night in dance
house. He denied his guilt to the las,
and it is admitted that the evidence on
which he was convicted was far from con
elusive.
The three other negroes were hanged al
Chatham, Va. Their crime was the muir
der of VIM. f. sheppard, a white man
who had sold some market truck in town
got considerable money Tor it, and started
home In the night. The three young ne,
gro bucks followed him and shot HIM tc
get the money, in which, however, they
were disappointed, rs the shot which
killed Sheppard 80 frightened the horse
that he ran home with his dying master
and the negroes lacked the courage to
follow
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Vicinity Items.

Mendoza will have the straight $500
license fee after November lst.
The new Catholic ChurCh AT Lostant is
20 be consecra,ed by Bishop Spauldlng on
the l1tb. 1t is called HE Church of st.
John the Evangelist: Rev. Father Smyth,
pastor.
Business Is booming at the Streator glass
works aud many times as many orders are
pouring IN on them rs they can fill. They
sent out carloads 10 Texas and Minnesota
Wednesday.
The Streator Glass Go. this week re.elect
ed the following officers: DR.. L. Evans,
pres; Ralph Pumo, wee pres; w. l.,
Smith, sec, W. III. Miller, treas and G..
n. Cash, manager.
The G., b. IL q. Il. H. Company have
nearly finished work on The big pond at
Mendoza, ana have commenced laying the
iron pipes to conduct the water from the
reservoir To The depot.
a local justice declares the Sireator
liquor ordinance invalid because of un ust
discrimination. The rrulnance provides
"A penalty against all VINO sell by whole
sale except licenses of dram shops and
druggists.
over six hundred pas ,engers were trans.
ielred at Seneca last week. One night
there were 100, ANA yet the Rec0W SAYS:
1T there are more than twenty passengers
at the depot AT once they are compelled to
stand outdoors"
A Grand Ridge house wife sold Strea-
tor ray collector a bag Of rags but next day
remembered there had b en hidden therein
two pocket books with $40 in cash, deeds,
notes, &c. The rags were picked over and
the yaluaOles recovered
L. L. Reed, living south of Marseilles,
has built II dry house with coal stove for
drying seed corn. Some knowing farmers
last year dried their seed in the kitchen,
hanging it up on the walls, and were re-
warded this spring with good native seed.
The Wenona Coal. Company has got in
to difficulties with the people over row
with the street sprinkler, and as some of
the buildings are IN the street. and as the
company has secured coal rights to but
limited amount OF territory about the shaft
there promises to be an interesting and
may be disastrous war
Richard Prendergast, of Eagle tp., was
thrown from his wagon, while going home
from Streator on Monday night, receiving
injuries from which he died on Wednesday,
He was a man highly respected by his
neighbors and had a large number of warm
friends. He was one of the Oldest residents
Of the township.
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First National Bank.

Organized In 1865, the First National Bank
Of this city has pursued an honorable career
fulfilling every obligation with which it ha:
been entrusted, and has gained a place in tht
financial economy Of Ottawa particularly
eminent and useful At the admirably ar
ranged quarters Of this interest, located Al
the corner Of Main and La Sale streets, II
transacted a general banking business, AND
every trust is exercised with promptness and
reliability. The capital OF this prominent
moneyed institution is 500, 900, and the sur
plus fund and individual profits amount
20 tS0, COZ. The officers are: H. NJ Ham
ilton, president; w. Bushnell, vice pres
ident; and j. +. Nash, cashier; all of whom
are business men OF keen financial ability and
are known among Ottawa's most responsible
citizens. BY their prompt and systematic
method In the m management Of the affairs OF
the bank they have made II a favorite insti-
tuition, and to-day the First National Bank Of
Ottawa Is recognized as among the leading.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06

Lockport, in this state, has just had a
sensation in the shape of an Enoch Arden
case, with slight difference. Two years
ago T. L. Rafferty, lett home ana family
for the west, and was not heard from for a
year, when telegram from st. LOUIS ad.
vised his family that man answering his
description had been drowned there. HIS
brother and wife went to St Louis, Idcntl-
fled the body and brought it home and
buried it. And now, year later, when
the supposed widow had laid aside her
weeds and engaged herself to marry an
other man, IN steps Mr. Rafferty,, sound In
health anu limb, stops oil matrimonial ar
engagements and puts in his own indublta-
bic claim to wife and property. The St.
Louis corpse seems to have been clear
case of mistaken identity.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06

Pittsburg has been singularly untortu-
nate with her Annual Exposition this
year. \ week ago an explosion occurred
in one OF its attachments that was attended
with loss of life and property, ana on
Wednesday the climax of mistortunes
came IN the destruction of the entire build
ing by fire, with Its contents, while the eX-
hlbition was AZ its height. The loss in
building, machinery and other articles on
exhibition, is placed at over a million
of dollars. The exhibits consisted of all
varieties of products and industries, in
Guiding many valuable relics, among
which was the ARABIAN" an old locomo
tive of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad,
which was the first locomotive built liz
this country.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06

The sorghum crop of Kansas, which
covers thousands OF acres this year in the
Arkansas Valley, to supply several large
ugar making establishments that have
been erected at Hutchinson, Sterling and
other points, is in splendid condition and
Is now beng cut and worked up. Kansas
is confident of making several million
pounds of good, merchantabe sugar this
year, and looks forward with confidence to
being able Ip few years to beat Louisiana
III the product OF that article.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06

A disreputable house kept by Kittl,
Wells at Shelbyville, Ind, was destroyed
by ire early Monday morning, and sool
alter the bodies of Maggie Wells and Flo
ra Garrett were found IN tle ruins. A
large dirk was dicovered IN the ashes
which caused an investigation, revealing
the fact that the women had been murder
cd and the building set on fire. Two mer
who had spent the night IN the house
named Herman IormelIa and Nelson Purd
ham, have been jailed for the murder.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06
A. F. Dunavan & Son,
The Celebrated Horse Collar Manufacturers
of DAYTON, Illinois.

The famous Fox River Horse Collar Manu-
factory, of Dayton, Illinois, is one OF the most
renowned Institutions OF It's kind In the coun
try. 1t originated In 1868, under the admin
islration of George ii. Pennypacker, aud has
been operated under the present manage
ment since 1850. Here collars of all grades
and styles are manufactured, and n specially
Is made OF the celebrated "PennypaCker Col
lar" The general mechanical construction
Of this collar has rendered it the best device
of its kind known 10 the trade. II is so con
structed that the draught is close to the
horses neck instead Of back on his shoulders,
and thus an easy and comfortable tit Is effect
ed. The material used in these collars is OF
the best quality and the olbmanshipot the
highest order. The factory has capacity OF
turning out 800 dozen collars per month,
which are shipped throughout all Of the
western states and into many Of the eastern
states MIR, A. +, DunayaH, the senior mem
Der of the firm, has been Identified with the
business since 1870, while his son, ", j.
Dunavan, has been connected with the enter.
prise for the past six years.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06

The thirty.third general convention OF
the Protestant Episcopal church of the
United States began its sessions on We'd
nesday at Philadelphia. The present tri.
cnnial convention attracts special attention
AS being the centennial session of the Gen
eral Council of the church IN America.
Additional interest attaches to 1t, rs thor
ough revision of the Prayer Book is con-
terminated
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06
G.. 0. Moon & Co.

OF the many new industries adding mate
rally to the commercial importance OF this
city Is an enterprise operated by Messrs. q.
o.. Moon d Co. for the manufacture Of
"Fyre's Combination Farm, Garden and Or
namental Fencing" This interest is located
on Main street opposite Shuler's lumber
yard, and was founded July LIST, 1888. The
fencing produced by this institution is
strong, durable and cheap, and wherever It's
merits have become thoroughly disseminat.
ed it has invariably taken the lend. It has
been highly commended by the leading farm.
ers throughout The country, and the demand
tor ii Is daily increasing,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06
Steel rails are now quoted at Pennsylva

Steel rails are now quoted at Pennsylva-
MA mills as low as $37 per ton. In Febru-
ary, 1880, they were sold at $50, Allowing
an average OF 50 tons to the mile the re-
ductlon here indicated shows saving IN
III. cos, of railway construction OF S3,e'O
ner mile for rails alone,-Rdil,cay Age.
The question recurs, II the Pennsylvania
mills, with small reduction In the pay
of their workmen, can make steel rails at
s35 per ton at a profit, how large proper
ton of their profit didn't they divide with
their workmen when they got $50 per ton
for their rails,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06

1t is stated that the mammoth chimney
now being erected at the Illinois Zinc
works, in Peru, on account of the heavy
wash OF the food of the river last spring
or of the mining of coal, has moved Is
inches at the middle and top, and the own
ers of the works are somewhat bewildefcd
at its pranks. The chimney has already
reached the height OF $50 feet and contains
abOuts27j, 900 brick.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06

The Illinois State Board of Equalization
recently In session at Springfield, compile
ted It's work on Thursday and adjourned
In the matter of equallzing the assessment
it finds La Sale county, as usual too high
and makes reduction of 5 per Cen,
straight through on personal property
lands and lots. Grundy is reduced 10 pei
cent on same, and Kendall per cent
Cook is increased 10 per cent
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06
M. J. Mcmahon.

one Of the most attractive and lastly ar
ranged business houses in Ottawa is tina,
conducted by Mr.. NJ. j, Mcmahon, on Main
street, south Of Court for the sale of confec
tons, fruits, oysters, cigars, tobacCos, etc
N connection with this enterprise are mag.
nllicently furnished oyster and ice cream
parlors, and specially IL made of furnish
ing refreshments for parties, &c. Original
ing In 1880 and passing under the present
management in April 1883 this interest has
enjoyed a large and increasing patronage
and has established a ilattering reputation.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06
Thomas Spencer.

OF Ottawa's elegantly appointed boot and
shoe establishments that OF Thomas Spencer
stands equal to the most renowned. II was
founded In 1860 by Child d Phipps, and pas
sed under the present administration in 1877,
The handsomely arranged quarters occupied
are located at No. 2 Court street, and are
supplied with an excellent stock of boots,
shoes, rubber goods, slippers, &c, a special
ty being made Of Gray Bros ladies' fine
shoes and Upham Bros gents fine wear
Mr.. Spencer has been a resident of Ottawa
since March 1856, aud in The prosecution Of
his business Is assisted by his son George j.
Spencer.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06

reliable commercial affairs of this city, and
exhibits stock which in point OF excellence
stands second 10 none. Mr. Bestmann's first
EN- barkaiIon in business IN Ottawa dates
back over ten years, when he commenced the
manufacture OF furniture and mouldings TO
order, IL which connection he remained up
to May 1879, when he established his present
large and lucrative business. Mr.. Bestmann
has been resident Of Ottawa since 1867, and
is cabinet maker of twenty-three years
experience.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06
l.. Hess.

Making a specially OF baking fancy wed
ding and party cakes to order, and enjoying
e large and lucrative patronage in the sale
Of confectionery and bakers articles of all
kinds, the house Of l.. Hess ranks as one Of
the leaders in trade. This popular concern
was founded in 1867 by Chas. Sanford and
passed under the present administration in
1868. The building occupied, located at the
corner Of La Sale and Jefferson streets, Is
l52x20 feet in extent, part Of which is ap
pointed as lunch room, and in the execution
Of the business the services Of six hands are
required
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06

Mr.. robert Howard, cottcn.spinner OF
Fall River, Mass, who served term IN
the Massachusetts Legislature, and declined
a denomination year ago, was witness a
few days ago before the senate committee
on labor, and he surprised Senator Blair, a
rabid rrotecuonist, by informing that gen
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06
Walsh Bros.

IN an admirably appointed two story aud
basement structure 20X75 feet, located at
No. 10 La Sale street, is the popular grocery
house of Walsh Bros. THIS eminent concern
originated in June 1851, under the admins
tration OF VIM. Walsh Il Bro, the present
frm composed Of James T. Walsh and Jere
miah T. Walsh, being organized in June
1882 The stock carried by this interest Is
large and complete and is composed Of sta
pie and fancy groceries, provisions, ETC., a
specially being made Of fine teas and coi'ees.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06

After fighting each other for couple of
weeks the railroads leading from Chicago
20 indianapolis, Cincinnati and Louisville
have agreed to 60 back to the old passen.
yer rates
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06

Never was such rush made for any Drug
Store as Is now at G. Behring's for Iriai
Bottle Of Dr. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds; All persons
affected with Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarse-
ness, Severe Coughs, or any affection OF the
Throat and Lungs, can get Trial Bottle OF
this great remedy free, by calling at above
Drug Store Regular size Sl.0O. tol
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06

Those having some Of the old three cen,
postage stamps on hand can utilize them
on double.postage letters, by using one of
them with a one cent stamp. The old
three centers are by no means outlawed as
some people seem to think.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06
Grave Robbers,

or all classes of people the professional
grave robbers are most despised. He robs
US of our dear friends for a few dollars. How
different is this new grave robber, DR.. Bige-
lows Positive Cure, which robs graves of
thousands of consumptiyes. This unequaled
remedy for coughs, colds and consumption,
whooping cough, Group and all throat and
lung diseases, subdues and conquers these
troubles speedily. safely and thoroughly
Trial bottles free, of F. Y. Griggs. a.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06
Henry Gondolf.

The old.cs,abllshed and well known har-
ness house of Henry Gondolf, located on
Main street, first door east of jackson x
Lockwood's old stand, enjoys solid reputa
ton and is one Of the most popular institu-
tiOns Of It's kind in Ottawa. The building
occupied il 2OyS0 feet in extent and contains
complete assortment Of everything pertain,
ing to the harness trade. Mr. Gondolf hrsl
established business in this city in 1863, and
today In the manufacture and repairing OF
collars and harness is assisted by two skilled
work mrn.
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OUR Agents.

THE FREE TRADER may be obtained at the FOL
places by the single copy or subscriptions WILDE taKet
or any length of time at the regular rates:
H. II PoOLER, Serena, Ill.
|. II. TgowBBIDGE. Marscillos.
ID. n. UNDERHILL, Seneca. Ill.
l. T. VAN DoREN, Grand Ridge
GEORGE II. HERGKR. for Troy Grove, OpL.r and Wal
am Address Troy Grove.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06

Although the State Fair at Chicago was
favored with pleasant weather all the week
and an enormous attendance Of spectators
accompanied with gate receipts Of Oyer
$4,000, the outcome is q balance of but
$4,000 over expenses, which is no greater
than the result OF the only state fair at Of
tawa, at which there was pleasant weather
and Is far behind the fair two years ago at
Peoria, when the society cleared $4,000
Chicago may be good place to get ont a
crowd, but is altogether too expensive a
place. Had the weather been unpleasant
the Society must have come of many
thousand dollars in debt
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06
FOR GOVERNOR,

\ Military Tract correspondent. of the
state Register earnestly urges Judge G.. l.
Higbee, of Pike county, upon the consider
alton OF the democracy of this state as a
suitable candidate tor Governor in 1884
"He would carry solid democratic vote
throughout the state" says the correspon-
dent, land IN the Military Tract on :. half
the Republicans in addition
The Quincy Journal Is of the opinion
that the best timber the democrats of Hi
nois have tor Governor is J1dge Anthony
Thornton "He Is an old and Old style
gentleman, of large brain ard pure heart,
a profound thinker and close reasoner,
and If called to the gubernatorial chair
would bring up the standard OF the state to
the front rank. Such men add honor to
the Office, not the office bring responsibility
to them. We do not know that he wants
or would accept the position, but we do
know that If the party want to succeed
they ought to nominate just such a man
as Anthony Thornton"
We have no doubt that he himself would
scout the idea and will probably be offend.
ed at US for suggesting it, but at the same
time it is solemn truth, that in the Hon.
William Reddlck La Sale county could
present a candidate for Governor who
would get % per cent. more votes in this
part Of the state than any other man the
democratic convention can name. He is a
man Of vast experience IN public affairs,
OF extraordinary executive ability, and in
his day having filled many offices, is ad-
mitted to have discharged their duties IN
every case with consummate fidelity aud
ability. AS Governor his administration
would be no less notable for It's vlgor than
as a terror to corruptlonists and evll-d0crs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06

Kentucky was the scene Of murder on
the 2Sth ult. full of characteristics peculiar
to 1.-The dark and bloody ground" Willis
Rogers, wealthy farmer near Blue LICK
Springs, had died, leaving four grown up
sons. Samuel, Robert, William and Tom,
and in his will CAV. sill his property to the
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06

Ey calling at G. behring's drug store you
can get sample bottle of DR.. Bosanko's
Cough and Lung Syrup which will relieve the
most obstinate cough or cold, and show you
what the regular SO cent size will do. When
troubled with asthma, bronchitis, dry, hack
ing cough, pains in the chest, and all diseas.
es OF the throat and lungs, try sample bot.
tie Of this medicine.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06

DR. j. X. Richey, of Mendoza, whose at
tempt to murder his wife and commit sui
eide some weeks ago are remembered, is
recovering He was recently examined
before police magistrate and held to
5000 bail. Mrs. Richey's condition is
still critical.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06

Mayor Harrison gets one good word from
the temperance people of Chicago for his
refusal to grant licenses to saloons within
200 yards of school houses. There should
be a state law to that effect
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06

Milwaukee has had several mysterious
Idisappearances OF young girls during the
past year, Of whom no subsequent trace
was found; but in the latest case of the
kind, where an orphan girl II years old
mystcrously disappeared ten days ago,
the "mystery' has been solved, the girl
having been found on Tuesday IN an old
tumble down shed attached to the stock
yards in the outer edge of the city. The
girl, though IN helpless condition, nearly
dead from starvation and cold, was brought
back to CONSCIOUSNESS sufficiently to relate
that she had been induced to take an eve
ming walk with "A young man whom she
knew, who took her to the vicinity Of the
stock yards, where she was drugged and
outraged by at least dozen OF young ruff
fans for a week Whenever she rcgained
CONSCIOUSNESS she was given little food
and then forced to swallow drugged whis-
ky until she again became unconscious.
She was finally discovered through her
groaning by a member OF the humane So
clety, who restored her to her friends, with
whom she remains IN critical condition
The officers are said to be hopeful of arrest
ing the whole gang.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06

By DR.. Frazier's Magic Ointment. Cure,
as If by magic: Pimples, Black Heads or
Grubs, Blotches and Eruptions on the face,
leaving the skin clear, healty and beautiful.
Also cures Itch, Salt Rheum, Sore Nipples,
Sore Lips, old, obstinate Ulcers, Sores, etc.
Sold by all druggists and mailed on receipt
of price, 80 cents. For sale by Forbes Il
LOrriauX
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-10-06
A World of Good

One of the most popular medicines now
before the American public Is Hop Bitters.
You see it everywhere. People take it with
good effect. IL builds them up. 1t is not
as pleasant to the taste rs some other Bitters,
as it is not a whi.key drink. 1t is more like
the old -fash ioned bone.set tea, that has done
world of good, If you don't feel just right
try Hop Bitters.-NuRdd NetCS.