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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-05-05

Chr CIRCULATING LIBRARY. The Har
per Bthers, the well known New York book.
sellernd publishers, have put in operation
a new ca, which Is as commendablc as il is
.origiua The plan is TO establish a library
in evncity IN the country, each to consist
Of fron}00 to 500 volumes Of their choicest
publ tions, the books to be loaned out to
subsd1erS on paying : a year, the suDscrib.
ers beg allowed TO retain each volume for
three seks, but no longer In ottawa the
libraIrlll be placed in the bookstore OF
Hapaln IL Graham, who will act as Librar.
!ans, a enter the names and take the pay
Of sulriters.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-05-05

The bills for the attorneys fees in the
water bond cases are coming in. The bill Of
Lawrence, Campbell & Lawrence sets forth the
amount saved the city to be $50, s19 80. Their
Mr.. Molohey's Zee Is one half that amount,
OF 81, O40.G1; other items of expense Slo354.
making grand total of Sl2,225.54. The
amount saved the city is much larger than
$50, Sl333, for the estate OF Edward Games
still holds, we believe some 100000 worth OF
the bonds face value) not yet due, but on
which no interest has been paid.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-05-05
The Churches.

Pres6yterdl.-Rev.M Madison @. Peters will
preach at the usual hour. In the morning
Mr.. Peters will begin series of sermons on
1.-The Things hard TO understand in the Old
Testament" Tomorrow morning he will
discuss: SIS matter eternal? Did God make
the world in six days of twenty.four hours
eachg Where did Cain get his wife," etc.
In the evening he will deliver lecture; sub
ject: "a little common sense on the tempe
rance question"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-05-05
ladies v. Politics.

Much attention has been given to the dis.
cussion, by the male persuasion during the
past few weeks, of municipal and general
political affairs. The ladies, however, have
a more sensible interest in The consideration
of where TO obtain the latest styles and best
goods. We unhesltatingly invite
them to call on Mrs. O'Meara, who recently
returned from Chicago, where she obtained 8
large aud well assorted stock, embracing the
latest and most elegant styles. Call and see
them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-05-05
spencer.

Spencer, the famous boot and shoe dealer
In Chccyer's block, has just opened spring
stock Of good. that is Il surprise to the ma.
tives." 1t includes fine assortment of new
styles and fashions for everybody. In fact it
is just nob5y. 1t will pay you to call and see
it, for it is immense. He has huge layout
of ladies' slippers and walking shoes, and all
the latest styles at the lowest possible prices
The famous Gray Bros and Upham Bros
fine shoes take the lead. Call aud see for
Yourself
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-05-05

Peter Egsn, whose hack and bus line is
winning fsvors with the public every day
has added an express wagon to the line for
the more perfect accommodation of those
passengers with heavy baggage. Mr.. Egan
means business and ia in the field 10 stay. All
orders from passengers desiring to be carried
to or from trains to any part of the city, day
or night, should be left at his stable on Madi.
son street, or sent by telephone No. 100.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-05-05
Life saving Present.

Mr.. ". Z. Allison, Hutchinson, Kan, saved
his life by 4 simple trial bottle Of DIR. king's
New Discovery, for consumption, which
caused him TO procure a large bottle, that
cured him, when doctors, change
OF climate, and everything else had tailed.
Asthma, bronchitis, hosrseness, severe
coughs, and all throat and lung diseases, Il
il guaranteed TO cure. Trial bottles free at
G. behring's drug store. Large size 81. 90.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-05-05

Cantyome bring us II case of Kidney or
kiducrr Liver Complaint that Electric Bit.
tiers " not speedily cure? We say they can
not, q thousands OF cases already perma-
rentl'tured and who are daily recommend.
ing Electric Bitters, will prove. Brights
DseaS Diabetes, Weak Back, or any urinary
compint quickly cured. They purify the
blood'cgulate the bowels, and act directly
on th1iseascd parts. Every bottle guaran.
teed. For sale at SOC. q bottle by G.. Gehring.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-05-05

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises
cuts, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, cancers
piles, chilbains, cOrns, letter, chqppeC
hands, and all skin cruptions, guaranteed to
cure in every instance, or money refunded.
- cents per box For sale by g. Gchring.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-05-05

On Monday next we will have special sale
of Shoes. Our stock is large, and the goods
are the very beet in the market. Made in The
East 10 our order. On Monday we will make
a discount OF 10 per cent. on all shoes bought
from us. Come and safe money.
SCorT Bros, & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-05-05

Another large invoice Of carpets hasbeen
received at Fl. J. Gillen's this week. on which
new and special prices are to be made for
the next 50 days. The success of the capet
department at Mr.. GiLLEN's this spring is
quite unprecedented in Ottawa, three or four
large stocks having already been dispoSedof
by the house Prices have been lower than
ever before known, and the carciulness with
which the stock has been handled is quite III.
usual. The stock has been and now is IN
most competent hands, so that buyers hav,
carpets promptly cut, tted, made and Land
without extra charge. The accessory branch
curtain department lately rcorganiZed
has taken the leading place in the good
wishes Of the public, the stock cuntaining
everything used, while curtains are made in
/ tirst-class manner at astonishiugly low prices,
the work being guaranteed in every respect.
NOTIONS.
Among the receipts Of new goods this week
are
SO dozen ladies' kid gloves at bargain-a
good kid selling US low as 31l5 cents; also
the largest general line of gloves ever shown
in the city.
100 dozen corsets. Mr.. Gillen is now sole
agent for the "Hennings Improved Health
Preserving Corset" new article of great
value. 1t is made of the best material; has
soft elastic section that yields readily to ev.
cry motion Of the body; has the additional
strength about the waist so much desired will
not break nor cut over the hips; has more
bones than any similar corset; will adjust it
self to every form, being easy and giving
grace TO the figure; and the best physicians
Of Chicago testify that it lie the best corset
made.
New hosiery in all the leading colors and
all desirable textures
Very large and complete line Of fans and
parasols.
Which with other goods in this line makes
this the immense notion stock Of the county,
with new goods arriving daily.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
The boot and shoe stock is specially worthy
OF attention being now extra rich 10 desira-
Bile goods. Three.fourths of these goods were
made to order, and all goods are guaranteed
as represented or money refunded.
Everything in the grocery line at bottom
figures.
This is truly the great stock OF this county,
and in spite of dull weather" the house
finds 20 employees none too many to wait on
it's patrons, the atm being never to compel
the public to wait for purchases. All are re.
prices and prompt delivery of purchases.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-05-05

II you want checkrower don't fail to call
at DeweY's machine shop, near the Illinois
river bridge, and see theirs. Warranted 10
work on any good planter The sinples,
machine msde and sold as low as the lowest.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-05-05

morning 500 new parasols, prices ranging
from 10 cents TO SIS each. They will give
discount Of ten per cent. on every parasol
bought Of them on that day that costs over
so cents Remember, this ls only for one day.
The goods are marked in plain figures, and
are very cheap al the marked prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-05-05

We desire to call the attention Of all lovers of Good
Bread to the Sl'er Cloud and "Ilungarian' brands
OF Flour manufactured by These FlOurs are made
from the choicest wheat that can be procured BY q
scientific admiXture Of No. hard Minnesota spring
wheat with the winter wheat produce a Flour pos
Sessing all the advantages Of each kind. The "Silyer
Cloud is worthy Of its name, and makes the whitest
OF haky leaves, though it is especially adapted to pas
try, biscuit, rolls etc. The 'Hungarian great
est and best known brand because is the great bread
making Hour, producing as it does white moist nuty
Favored loaf Ask your grocer for either brand. You
will be well pleased.
COTTON DAWELL d HAMILTON
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-05-05

F. J. Cheney * Co, proprietors Hell's
Catarrh Cure, offer 500 reward for any case
Of catasTh that can't be cured with Halls
Catarrh Cure Sold BY all druggists. lh)
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-05-05

Hereafter the Assistant Marshal OF the po-
police force will be known as "Chief Of Po-
lice" The title Of the superior oiiicer-City
not been changed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-05-05

There will be q meeting OF the Soldiers
Association and all Others interested in the
observance Of Decoration Day ~ the Super.
ysors' room in the court house on next
Tuesday evening. There should be a large
attendance, for Decoration Day will soon be
here again
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-05-05

Postmaster Bowman celebrated his 10th
birthday on Saturday last. Mrs. Bowman
had arranged a very pleasant surprise for
him by having their Joliet friends present.
An elegant easy chair was bestowed to make
his declining year," easy and pleasant.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-05-05
For Sale.

Farlmb Milk Can, the best can made for
raising cam, for sale by d. l.. Grove, at the
Crcamet.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-05-05

Thalfton Hotel is receiving an external
coat tain'.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-05-05

A ID of Irish gypsies passed through
this ( on Wednesday.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-10-05

oil the surrounding farmers. Some fence. an
old stable and granery was burned. II the X.
X. Company do not have some fire guards
burned, they will have some damage to pay as
this Is their second fire In this neighborhoOd
this fall
October and no frost yet, while the crops In
other states have been frost bitten long ago.
Who would not live in ''sunny Kansas"
OCCASIONAL.
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Carlyle correspondence.

October greets us with shower
Mr. W II Lemasters was stalking through
our streets last Sabbath.
Oran Lake, of Buffalo, Kansas, is lying
quite sick at his father in-law's, Mr. John II
POwel's.
Efforts are being made to hire Rev. s. NJ. IT.
win to preach for us another year.
J. II. Lemastors and family returned home
last Saturday from Il two months visit In Jack
son county, Missouri.
Mr.. Martin Garman is building q nice resi-
dence. which will be completed soon.
And still the girl boom is raging. Mr.. Jim
Spangler and Gabe Moore come to the front
this time. We think 1t is time for a charge;
but who will be the next.
+. ID. Cain is building large front to his
dwelling. Wall street is surely prosperous, as
there are new improvements on almost every
quarter.
Mr. like still has a leesant smile for his
customers. Aud judging from appearances he
is doing well.
Uncle Daniel Covert, of Franklin, Indiana,
IL visiting friends in this place.
There was quite lively time last night at
the primary. But the temperate. element pre-
vailed, and elected Mr.. Roll, Mr. j. w.
Tulles, and p. J Carnine to represent US in the
county convention.
Mr.. b. Drennen was elected member Of
Central Committee for the coming yeOr.
Gu GUESS.
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COMMUNICATED.
MORAN, KANSAS, October l

MORAN, KANSAS, October l., 1888.
Editor Register Ten of the most
prominent young gentlemen of this
place have formed rifle club, known
as the "Moran Rifles. have Jointly
bought gallery rifle, ten dozen paper
targets and 2, OOOrounds of ammunition.
They have leased the Moran hall for
one night of each week and propose to
have some innocent and harmless rifle
practice without losing much valuable
time or mourning much expense.
Their names are b. G. Mendal, Mer-
field, Reece, l.. Kinney, e. Norton,
Sears, Lee, Hill, Townsend and ]. b.
Thompson. The total expense for the
whole winter, allowing each man two
hundred cartridges and One-tenth in
terest in the gun will be only $40 or 81
per member.
Now why can't lola, Humboldt
and Bronson do likewise and OCCASION
ly meet us in friendly match for the
Club Championship of the county, and
when warm weather comes we will be
prepared to shoot at long range In the
open air. The liberal enterprising
merchants Of Moran propose to donate
small prizes from time to time to be-
come the property Of the individual
who makes the highest score for that
particular week or month. Sam Steele
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-10-05
Neosho Valley Notes.

1t is the usual remark by persons coming
from the north or east, that Kansas Is ahead
on crops this year.
A new daughter has been received into the
household of John Beahm
Mancroft, who has spent several years In the
far west, was renewing his acquaince with old
friends west Of the river, the first of the week.
Allen Bryant has taken the place Of Joe Leek
rs road Ovetseer.
A grey fox was seen In the timber near the
lake crossing on Saturday.
d. +. Clark was elected as superintendent OF
Sunday School, on last sunday, for the present
quarter.
"A quilting party at Charley Williams called
together quite a crowd Of neighbor women on
Thursday last.
Realizing the truthfulness Of the common
saying, Better late than never" we now
give notice that 5. II. Delp has moved on
his farm in Carlyle neiyhborhood. and that
Mr.. Dennis, Of Ohio. the man that bought the
farm that Mr.. Delp left. is now enjoying the
scenes and comforts Of his new home.
Mr.. BOlin is building an addition to his
house, which when completed will greatly i'm
prove the appearances Of his premises.
Ceas. Butler vas FRUSTRATED with chills and
fever several days recently.
+ John Brown leaves on his return to Illinois
tomorrow.
1t Is a rare possibility, but II there is any
person in the community that doubts that
farming in Kansas is profitable business, We
can not do any thing that will more readily d.
vest them of this sort Of skepticism than to d.
rect their attention to the farm Of Mr.. Josh.
Butler. We remember when Mr.. Butler
settled on the farm on which he now lives two
year. ago, that he WAS comparatively a poor
man, or at least In very moderate circumstan-
stances But by giving his attention entirely
to farm interests, he has so increased In wealth
that he has now good comfortable home and
his other improvements would be credit to
many of the farms in au old and well improved
state. He has now under process of erection u
barn 4lN60 feet, has about hundred head Of
cattle and made q sale of A hogs two or three
weeks ago, that averaged, We believe, 325
pounds. We do not wish to convey the idea
Mr.. b. is the only prosperous farmer in This
section. We might speak of many others who
are rapidly acquiring wealth in the came man.
ner, but make this special reference because we
are acquainted with his circumstances, and
know that he has not made this gain by any
speculative scheme, but that 1t is the result Of
faithful farm labor. VALLEYITE
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proposes to give leather medal to the
man who makes the poorest average
per cent. for this month.
There is abundant material i'm lola
to make good team at small expense
and we would be very glad to shoot
lola a match OH Thanksgiving even
ing, for dozen turkeys of not less
than fifteen pounds a piece. Let us
urge the young men of lola to get up
club and pass one evening of each week
in striving to become proficient with
the rifle and perhaps thus make them
selves useful in future i'm the defense of
their country.
Any information will be cheerfully
given by c. J. Norton, that enthusiast
tic sportsman who has been the cause
of our forming club i'm Moran.
NATIONAL GUARDsMAN.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-10-05
A Secret Worth Knowing.

simultaneously with the budding of
Spring all nature awakes from an apa-
thetic state. Especially is this the time
among those interested in outdoor
sports, the Oarsman, cricketer, base
ball player, reinsmen, all prepare for
the seasons work. The inactivity of
the winter recess has its effects upon
the body, and when exercise is first in
dulged in q weakening sensation en-
sues following by Sick Headache, Bill
iousness and general lethargy. A few
doses of Swayne's Pills will speedily
remove all such complaints and restore
the system to healthy and elastic
condition.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-10-05
West Of the River,

For reasons, not altogether our own negli.
gence, we have been unable to report for the
past three weeks But, thanks to "valleyite, -
some things have been reported.
Miss Mollie WEIGH, of London Mills Him
dis, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Bill
bic.
Grant Billbie is again teaching q school at
Golden Valley, in the east part of the county
Several from these parts go to Humboldt to
see Coles show.
James Moore and G. W. Lawyer went, from
our side. to hear Eeecher at Fort scott
The latest new coli er is stppins at Wellin: ton
Osborn's, and will vote in twrnty-"ne vars.
Mr.. Cutwriaht Went to thayer last week to
lay in the winters SUPPLY of coal.
Mr.. Mcbride has been employed to inst net
the pupils OF Liberty school the coming win
ter.
John Billbie Is up from Cowley county to see
his sister, Mrs. WEIGH. while she is here.
Miss Emma Pense has gone to Edwards
county, this state, to make her home with her
sister for time.
The Matrimonial knott has again been tied,
Mrs. Hazard and Perry Gilbert being the con-
tracing parties.
W. G. Hillbrant was on the sick list last
week but is now improving.
Mr. Tom Townsend is home once more from
5ndiana. His sister came with him.
We never saw the woods SO full of nuts Of all
kinds than they are now.
James townsend IL making sorghum molasses
at the rate of 100 gallons per day.
Water-pOwer mills along the Neosho will
soon have to wait for more water.
A train on the St. Louis, Fort Scott 4 Wichi-
ia railroad set DIRE to the prairie grass one day
last week, making some lively work for some
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-10-05
lola REGISTER.
SUPPLEMENT I.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1888.
ITEMS OF INTEREST
BY REGISTER REPORTERS
The Usual Budget of News and Cos
sip from all Parts of the County
Several Births, No Deaths and
Everybody Prosperous.
Humboldt Happenings.

Mr.. Hgglnson is putting a two story addi-
tion on the east side of his house.
Father Kearful Is building large and pleas
ant two story frame house east of the Catholic
church.
Miss Markie Joy, who has been spending
several days at Empoiia and Leavenworth, re-
turned to Humboldt yrster lay.
The annual social at the Presbyterian church
on last Thursday evening was Largely attended,
and Messrs. Curly. Risley and Hig sinson were
elected officers for the ensuing year.
County Superintendent Henderson spent two
days last week visiting our school. We are al
ways glad to see Mr.. Henderson and hope he
will come again.
Mr. William Lindsey has added still another
improvement t. his place. This time it is a
fine, large barn.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-10-05
DELIGHTFUL"
No Medicine Can be Compared to Narsh' .
Golden Balsam.

"Last summer 1 took a severe cold.
I coughed terribly and could not sleep
nights. I.had druggist prepare me
some cough syrup, but it did ME no
good. 1 then tried MARsH's GOLDEN
BALsAM and was cured at once. 1t Is
a delightful remedy."-[Henry l..
Cook, Sedalia, Mo.
II have used many cough remedies
in my family, but none that could pos
sibly be compared to MARsH's COL
DEN BALsAM."-[F. E. Anderson,
Leavenworth, Kansas.
"Please send me six dozen MARsH's
GOLDEN BALsAM. Every body likes
it and all call for it."-[M. w. Wilson,
druggist, Burton, Mo.
MARSH's GOLDEN BALSAM, the ia
nous throat and lung medicine, and
MARsH's GOLDEN BLOOD and LIVER
Tonic, the great blood purifyer and
liver correctOr, are for sale by Scott &
Son, druggist, lola. Large bottles 50
cents and Sl.OO.
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Moran Mattara.

DR.. Strong and wife left Monday on visi to
friends In Illinois. While gone they will take
in the great st. Louis fair.
Mrs. J. ID. NJ. ore Is visiting friends in Mis-
souri,.
Mr.. Sam Steele and Miss Abbie Southland
were married Monday. The wedding, though
looked for by many, was a little unexpected.
We wish them long. happy and prosper
Gus life.
Miss Lehman, Of Carlyle, will teach he
Walnut Grove school.
Mr.. VIM. Finley Is building residen ,e in
the east part Of town, and Mr.. Jake Adams is
building north of town. in the vicinity OF
I.agrande school house.
Mr.. Emery Caney, of Bates county, Mo-, is
visiting at Mr.. Adams.
The South part OF this township was visited
by tornado Monday evening about so'clock
which demolished some eight or ten houses be-
sides out buildings. The storm first struck
near Mr.. Pines, demOlishing his house. From
there 1t passed on to the Boken farm, tearing to
pieces Mr.. Boken's large farm house. From
there 1t passed on almost due east taking In
its course Mr.: Frank Curby's house; also the
widow Ford's large frame residence. At Mr.
Isaacs' il demolished his barn. Luckily no one
was killed and very few injured. Prairie Hall
school house was lifted from its foundation,
carried q hundred yards and deposited right
side up. School had just begun that morning
Collects are furnisIing Bourbon county
with melons. They have taken several loads
to Bronson and Uniontown
Stock water is getting scarce and new wells
are being dug, AMI old ones deepened, which
will be a lasting benefit
Our primary passed OF very quietly, with the
largest attendance Of any primary In the histo-
ry Of the township. VIM. Mattocks, c. p.
Keith. VIM. Davis. and L. H. Gorrell are the
delegates.
Our postOffice has made another move and
can now be found in the first door north of FL
lis 4 Co.'S. drug store.
am requested by Mr.. c. J. Norton to state
that the Moran Rife team have got their car
tridges and are now ready to have some fun
Mr. Cash Woodward had his foot caug hit In
hay press last Friday and badly mashed
PENCIL.
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II Bears the Closest Scrutiny.

In the many items of news publish
ed or reprinted, in the advertising col
umns of the newspapers of the day. it
is satisfying to the reader to be fully
assured that all the names given as
winners of capital prizes, ut various
times of different amounts, in The
Louisiana State Lottery are correct and
and truly stated, in addition to the
many who avoid publicity for various
reasons. All names and amounts are
genuine aud will bear the closest scru-
tiny Of investigation. If any one
doubts this fact let him seek infOrma-
ton Of NJ. A. Dauphin. New Orleans
La, and he can be fully satisfied of it's
exact truth.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-10-05

WHY DO YOU COMPLAIN sO?- If
you are feeling bad, take DR.. JacksOn's
Root and Herb Cordial. 1t will invig-
crate, strengthen, vitalize and enrich
your blood and give you new life.
Sold by GOOdhue & Evans.