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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-12-08
COMPOUND OXYGEN DISPENSAEY,
IL TuEoor ST., CHICAGO. Ill.
UNIIPEACHABLET TESTIMONY.

10 physician requesting his opinion of Compound
Oxygen. Mr. William Penn Nixon, managing editor
of the Inter ocean. Of this city, writes:
THE INTER OCEAN OFFICE.
Chicago. April t. 1855. .
DedC sir luu ask my opinion of Compound oxygen
in regard to lis efficiency healing remedy. and am
cad 10 be able 10 reply that have the greatest ith IN
IT, several years ago, when laboring under very ser
Gus trouble with my throat and lungs mt the Instance
of a friend in Boston. who had been similarly affected
began the use of the ONygen-began without much
faith hut the result such that sm prepared 10 re-
commend its use TO all persons similarly affected ~
the end OF fiye months found myself well man. anu
ever since have enjoyed better health and been more
robust than before 1t seemed in my case 10 STRIKE
s the root of the disease and reform the whole system
will recommend no patent nOstrum of any Kind, nut
deem IL duty 10 the many afflicted with lung trouble
in this country TO recommend TO them the oxygen,
PersevcriuCly and continuously used II Will work
wonders Yours truly, -
noyl5 wM. PENN NIXON.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-12-08

Baxter, Msudrskr Bi,trs are sold 1T tween
" Ave cent, per Hu,tir They are a sovereign
remedy for b.llousness, Price -. q. Geh.
ring.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-12-08
AND ALL CHRONIC DISEASES

And eases OF Nervous Exhaustion. Debility Steriliy.
AZ. Send for circular postal card. and learn of
this WONDERFUL .SClENTlPIC treatment. Office and
Home treatment as may be desired, and 81 argos mod
crate. Address,
Huntsville gazette., 1883-05-12
BORDEN SPRINGS.
BORDEN SPRINGS, May 9Th.


Editor Gazette:
I had about concluded that your readers
we're tired of me and therefore had bet
tor stop, bat fate seems to be against me.
Some one is continually after "Jack Daw, .
and will not let your bird rest in peace
First it is "Rellim" of Nashville, an
'Icicle' of Courtland, Romeo" OF Ath-
ems, "Watchman" of Fayett eville, and
now the echo" of Birmingham chimes
in. Thanks, brothers, thanks. May you
all live long and prosper.
Last Sunday used my wings (feeD to
some purpose, went down to Tecumseh
to see the iron works. Sc. Judge of my
surprise when 1 found them in full blast,
that is, the Tecumseh Works, of which
Gen. Warner is at the head we're but the
Aetna Works are idle.-Can: tel why. for
they say there is plenty ore here. learn
that the Tecumseh Works nrn out 40 tons
of good iron Der day. They run every day
and night Most of tn we're col
ored.
To-day I went ahont ) mil7s ~onth OF
here, y~sng tia same mode If CO 7eyanee,
to visit 4 coiored Sunday S-1eoi, also
staid 10 cLarch,
s6s t15u- i ca ay io no ctz1 # bots
llares. ana parents, tnat Is, tuey "e1e
neat ana clean, out their store OF knowl-
edge is very limited. Here il broad field
for labor. Why can't some Of our good
Christian ~ institutions, (white l mean)
send a few missionaries here instead of In.
dia OF Africa?
But why should ask. The Bible tells me
there are wolves in Sleeps clothing.
oYour Devil" assumes to correct some
mart of my communications that don't ex-
actly suit me. For instance, always spell
Negro with big n, and he will ase.a
small one.
Several white Republicans here that saw
Jack DAVIS last piece said he was right
and that the negro needed better recogni'
ton. But guess the "Bosses" will moi
agree with them.
Rnt Nh. Editor, let them say whatever
thew may, let them say We want pap. OF
whatever they choose to call it, let u:
stand firm. Let us take no more 'sof
soap." Say to them, yes, we want zap
Don't YOU At least, we want just teetfe
While Huntsville stands first and fore
most with the Olive branch of peace. LIE
her colored men be in the front ranks
those who battle for justice.
JACK DAw.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-05-12
Improve the Opportunity.

Mr.. Francis Dayis, as an agent for
the GAZETTE is now visiting Decatur,
Birmingham and intermediate towns.
The opportunity thus offered to our
people and the public to secure the
GAZETTE without extra trouble or ex-
pense, we hope to see duly improved !.
The merit and usefulness of the Ga
zErTE stands approved by now near
ly four years of labor, rewarded by
the public favor at home and abroad.
We bespesk for Mr.. Davis a hearty
welcome 2ad solicit the patronage
OF our friends.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-05-12
Nsisshborheed News anaGossip.

The grape crop promises to be
abundant.
The county Jail now contains on
lya dozen inmates
The pupils Of the Huntsville Fe-
male College now wear handsome
uuiforu dresses.
The Comfy Courthouse is un-
dergoing thorough course OF re-
pairing.
There was sale of property Of
delinquent tax payers Of the city
Monday.
Quite large collection was lift
ed last Sunday at Lakeside M. d.
Church for the purpose Of completing
the building.
The closing exercises of the Mad
ison Station school taught by Mrs.
Mary E. Hall, we hear spoken OF iu
terms of very high praise.
Elder J. A. Harding concluded
his meetings at the court house Mon
day night last. Many persons were
converted and joined the Christian
church under bis ministration.
The face of the town clock will
look down upon US renewed and
frightened, after the general over
hauling Of the county court house
now in progress.
-Wm. I. Moore left Tuesday to
work out sentence Of some months
in the coal mines. He was before
Justice Barclay for carrying a con-
cealed pistol.
Cards are out for the marriage
Tuesday, May 18th. Of Mr.. John w.
Williams to Hiss Susie P. Robinson.
Our local scribbler thought once
that he had stumbled upon the
Pleasure Seekers, but it wae only a
company en- route to surprise party
thirty strong.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-05-12
NEWS and SENTIMENT.
(From Colored Exchanges)

montgomery CO., Va, boasts Of a supe.
rior to Blind Tom.
Chicago Masonic lodges will have re.
union this month.
Indianapolis. Ind, has colored police.
man.
Tallahassee, Florida has colored read
ing room.
Lexington, KY, bas 3,O47 white and
2, 243 colored school children.
Thos. F. Casulls, colored, is Collector at
the port of Memphis, Tenn.
A colored widow of Danville, Va, is
said to be worth $4,000.
Ex-Cadet Whitaker is credited with the
intention of opening military academy at
Charleston, S. G.
We place upon our exchange list the
Home Journal published at Harrisburg,
Penn.
Eighteen hundred and eighty -four will
If things continue as they are now tending,
bring surprise party to some one else be-
sides the colored MANN. Y. Globe.
Register Bruce has declined to allow his
name to be used for the vice Presidency on
the Prohibition ticket
We do not desire to 60 to Washington
and would prefer any other city than that,
still we prefer Washington rather than no
Convention Palmetto Press.
The result will be that the Convention,
if it assemblies here, will not register at its
best the current thought, opinions and
feelings of the American Negro.-Peoples
Advocate.
Last Tuesday at the election at Woodson,
r. L. Perkins, (col) was elected mayor, and
E. F. Allen (white) recorder, and full
board of aldermen, all colored This little
town on the Little Rock and Pine Bluff
railroad has wonderfully improved within
the last two years. Mr.. Geo. N. Perkins
being one of the principal land owners.
1t has population of two hundred and
Dinety>one, and three churches; one A. Nj.
E. Methodist, one Primitive Baptist and
one Missionary Baptist, two school houses
and five store houses.
The call issued by Hon. Fred Douglass
and others for a convention to meet in
Washington in September, has the right
ring. There may be objection to place, but
we favor Washington ID. O. first, because
it is the capital and second, because the
delegates will have access to the National
Library for oil statistics and data, needed
on ali subjects. Missouri is entitled to six
delegates, ,-Kansas City Enterprise
Samuel Lee, the colored man who con-
tested the seat of Representative Richard
son, of South Carolina, and whose case de-
feated the passage Of the Whisky Bill in
the last Congress, has been appointed
General Agent in the Land Office, with
headquarters in Alabamv. Bulletir.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-05-12
PERSONAL.

u J. y 5Aai,s lnes,y IS oaek from a
Visit to Nashville.
Alderman M. B. Wise is in New
Orleans on visit.
Mr.. John w. Williams up from
Birmingham.
Miss Anna Thompson was over from
Athens this week visiting relatives
and friends.
Miss Samella Ashton, an ACCOM-
plished young lady Of CORTLAND, has
been guest of Miss Martha Rice for
several weeks.
Mrs. Mary E. Hall has returned
home from Madison.
Rev. Alfred Barnett is again at
home after an absence Of some weeks.
lie expects to attend the G. P. Synod
soon to convene at Springfield, Me.
Maj. Davol, proprietor of the
Huntsville Hotel, has been in Boston
attending a convention Of Hotel
keepers.
Miss Maud St. Pierre, Of the Ma
tlonal VieaO, has been guest at the
Huntsville House for several weeks
Rev. James Moore, Pastor Of Lake
side, is visiting friends and relatives
in South Ala.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-05-12
The Barber.

When you wish an easy shave,
AS good as barber ever gave,
Just call on me at my saloon,
At morn, eve, or at noon.
cut and dress the hair with grace,
To suit the contour of the face.
My room is neat and towels clean,
Scissors sharp and razors keen;
And everything / think you'll find
To suit the face and please the mind;
And all my art and skill can do,
If you just call, I'll do for you.
PowHATAN MCGILL, the live and popular
barber, may be found at his stand, on
Washington st. Don't fail to give him q
call. A frSt-class shave for 10 cents
Trim and Shampoon for 25 cents each.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-05-12
Good Advice.

You will prevent and cure the greater
part of the ills that affiict mankind in this
or any section, if you keep your stomach,
liver and kidneys in perfect working order.
There is no medicine known that does this
as surely as Parker's Ginger Tonic. 1t will
keep your blood rich and pure, and give
you good health at little cost. See other
column.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-05-12
How She Saved Her Darling.

Il shall not feei SO nervous again about
babys teething. We almost lost our darl>
ING from cholera infantum, but happily
heard of Parker's Ginger Tonic in time. A
te,~ spoonfuls soon cured baby, and an oc-
ca onal dose keeps us in good health. =
Brooklyn Mother.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-05-12
Preparing for the Fair.

Our business men have generously
subscribed the $3.50 asked for by the
Directors of the Fair Association to.
ward making up the purses, and the
Directors are now busily engaged pre-
pairing for the grandest Fair this fall
yet held.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-05-12

Claude S. Thornton, Montgome-
ry, says; browns Iron Bitters re-
stored to me strength Of body and
mind"
Huntsville gazette., 1883-05-12
How to get a Gold Watch Free,

In order to show to the ladies that
| appreciate customers, I am giving
away one fine stem-winder Gold
Watch, valued at $50. For every
cash purchases to the amount of S4.00
a chance in this watch is given gratis.
The watch can be seen in the front
showcase. Mrs. a. HERsTE1N
apr2S.tf
Huntsville gazette., 1883-05-12
Elegant Presents,

Jewelry, Solid Gold and Silver
Watches, Bracelets, Rings, Is carats
gold, also Diamond, Pearl and Opal.
Initial pins, Clocks and Silverware.
Large and complete stock Of toys,
and musical instruments. Vaces,
Drums, etc, etc. Books for Children
HOLIDAYS. All at URRAY & Co.'S at
MURRAY's Book Store.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-05-12
The Safest Way.

The safest and surest way to restore the
youthful color of the hair is furnis he'd by
Parksr's Hair Balsam, which is deservedly
popular from its superior cleanliness
Huntsville gazette., 1883-05-12

M. NJ. Newman, Huntsville, says
II have used Browns Iron Bitters in
my family with beneficial results.'
Huntsville gazette., 1883-05-12
HuntSVilIeGazette
SATURDAY. MAY 18th, 1888.

Huntsville Post office Mailing Ar
ranGements.
MAIL GOING WEsr
Closes l1.35 "A. M.
NAIL GONG East
Closes $50.
MAIL GONG WEST:
Arrives II M.
NAIL GONG EAs
Arrives 4 :15 P. M.
General Delivery
Sunday Hours
From 4.3O to $50 P. M.
Money Order Business
Closes at P. M.
JOHN s.. REED,
P. M.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-05-12
A CARD.

We. the undersigned having received
great and permanent benefit from the use
of COMPOUND OXYGEN" prepared and ad-
ministered by Drs. Starkey d Palen, OF
Philadelphia, and being satisfied that 1t IS
a new discovery in medical science, ana
all that is claimed of it, consider 1t duty
which we owe to the many thousands VINO
are suffering from chronic and so-called
"incuroble" diseases to do all that we can
to make its virtues known, and to inspire
the public with confidence.
We have personal knowledge Of Drs,
StaIkey & Palen. They are educated, in
telligent and conscientious physicians, who
will not, we are sure, make any statement
which they do not know or believe to be
true, nor publish any testimonials OF re-
ports of cases which are not genuine.
WIN. D. KELLEY,
Member Of Congress from Philadelphia.
T. S. ARTHUR.
Editor and Publisher "Arthur's Home
Magazine" Philadelphia.
V. L. CONRAD,
Editor "Ladheran Observer" Phila.
deEphid.
Philadelphia, Pa, June 1, 1882.
N@ In order to meet natural inquiry
in regard to our professional and personal
standing, and t. give the public increased
confidence in our statements, and in the
eenuineness of our testimonials and re-
ports of cases, we print the above 'Card
from gentlemen well and widely known
and Of the highest personal character.
Our "Treatise on Compaund O1yge's con
tanning history of the discovery OF and
mode Of action Of this remarkable curative
agent, and large record Of surprising
cures in Consumption, Catarrh, Neuralgia
Rroncbitis. Asthma, etc., and wide range
of chronic diseases, will be sent tres'
| Address,
DRs. STARKEY & PALEN,
1109 & iii Girard ST., Phii.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-05-12

-Buy.th latest popular music at
5 uents copy at
FRED A. HowEs
Jewelry Sttre.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-05-12
Marriage Licenses

issued at Probate Court this
COLORED.
2d-Frank Lacey-Viney Gill.
3d-Beaaregard Hammond--Nalind
Cooper.
3d-Toney Donaldson-Allie Sheffield.
WHITE.
3d-W, W. Walls-Nanny l.. Cobb.
John Lawler-Mrs. A. E. Hereford.
Al. I. Hummer-Mrs. E. Pickard.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-05-12
Why Welcome.

What make Floreston Cologne welcome
on every lady's toilet table is its lasting
fragrance and rich, fowery Ddor.
Huntsville gazette., 1883-05-12

Our all-wool MINIS Yelling at 25
cents has been selling SO rapidly that
we have just received a third ship.
ment OF the same. We can now suit
you in all the new shades.
Lace and Plain Bunting from 1Oc.
a yard upward.
White goods complete in all the
new styles. Look at our beautiful
"Erial CLOTH for evening dresses
entirely new.
Our SOC. Corsets surpass anything
ever brought to this city for the mon
ey. 402 sold this season.
Cashmere for Boys and Mems
Clothing, all wool, at Soc.
Custom made Shoes, every pair
warranted, at the popular low prices
of HERsTE1N & LowENTHAL.
The daily gazette., 1883-02-05
BETWl ZEN THE CREEKS.
LOCAL NEWS OF NOTE IN BUSY
WILMINGTON.
HOW LEN II SHALL BE OBSERVED.
Bishop Esepkers' Decree TO the Catholic
of This Miocese ON the Ienten Reguia-
tions.

The following regulations for Lent In the
Diocese OF Wilmington have just been
issued
Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, falls
on the 7th Of February.
l. All Christians who have completed
their twentN-frst year are, unless lawfully
dispensed, pound to observe the Fast of
Lent.
2. They are to make only one full meal a
day, excepting Sundays.
3. The meal allowed on fast days is not to
be taken until about noon.
4. At that meal, If ON any day permission
should be granted for eating flesh, both
flesh and lah are not to be used at the same
time, even by way OF seasoning. This in
cludes Sunfays.
8. A small refreshment, commonly
called collation, is allowed in the even
ing; no general ruleas to the quantity
Of the food at this time permitted
is, or can readily be, made. But
the practice Of the most regular Christians
is, never to let it exceed the fourth part Of
an ordinary meal.
9. The quality of the food, by dispensa-
tion allowed at collation. is, In this Diocese,
bread, butter, cheese, all kinds of fruits,
salads, vegetables, feb, eggs and milk.
Z. General usage has made 1t lawful to
drink In tho morning some warm liquid, as
tea, coffee, or plain chocolate made with
water.
s. Necessity and custom have authorized
the use of lard instead of butter, in prepar-
ing fish, vegetables, etc.
Q. The following persons are exempted
| from the Obligation of fasting Young per-
sons under 81 years of age, the sick, preg-
| nant and nursing woman, those who are
obliged to do hard labor, and all who
| through weakness, cannot fast without
great prejudice to their health.
10. By dispensation the use of flesh is al
| lowed at any meal on Sundays, and once q
| day on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays, with the exception of Holy
Thursday, and the second and last Saturday
| of Lent.
IL. Persons dispensed from the obligation
of fasting, ON account of tender or advanced
| age, sickness or hard labor, are not bound
/ by the restriction of using meat at only one
meal, on days on which its use is granted by
dispensation. 1t will be noticed that milk
and eggs aIe allowed at collation., by espeeia
| permissionl
Given at Wilmington, Feast of st. Francis
de Sales, 1888.
THOMAS A. BECKER,
| Bishop of Wilmington
The daily gazette., 1883-02-05
DELAWARE CITY.


An Assistant OF Thieves Arrested-The
Shooting Match--Death Of Mrs. Jefyer-
SON. s#
Especial correspondence of the Gazette.1
DELAWARE CITY, Feb. 4.-Charles Wash
lngton, colored, was arrested yesterday by
Special Officer Webb, for being an accessory
and harboring thieves that have been COM
mitting depredations on the chicken roosts
and farmers meat houses In this neighbor-
hood. He was taken to New Castle jail yes
terday afternoon on the O'Clock train In
charge Of Officer Webb.
Mrs. Ann Jefferson wife of Captain
Samuel Jefferson, who was defeated for
Governor by Governor Cannen during the
war, died yesterday, near Port Penn. She
was 80 years old and had retained her reason
| until her death.
The shooting matches at glass balls, on
Friday afternoon, for two breeeh- loading
| guns, were very closely contested. One gun
was won by New Castle gentleman and
the other by a Wilmingtonian. Most of the
participants were from WILMINGTON and New
/ Castle. A sweepstake match for purse OF
/ $40 was won by gentleman from Hayre de
Grass. The gold watch was not shot for.
| The manager expresses his thanks TO the
| Wilmington and New Castle gentlemen who
took part
The ladies Of the Episcopal Church gave
a supper to the congregation In the Rectory
on Thursday evening last, Quite large
number of ladies and gentlemen we're pres
ent who did justice to a flrst-class supper
which was set In the parlor for them,
| After the supper the rest of the evening was
devoted TO music and amusements of diff
| ferent kinds good bumor was predominant
during the evening. The congregation dis
persed at II o'clock highly pleased with the
evenings pleasure.
The daily gazette., 1883-02-05
. : ===7-7----
BURGLARS HARD AT WORK.
The Residence of Speaker Bates Broke
into Other RObberiea.


The Residence of Speaker Bates Broken
into Other RObberies.
Within the past few days numerous burg
laries have taken place in the city, but SO
far the police seem to be powerless 10 pre-
vent their depredations or hunt the rascals
down. 1t is generally believed that "Slim
Jim" Hagany, who is just out of jail, hav-
ing been acquitted of charge of highway
robbery in Philadelphia, is at the head OF the
gang which is so extensively operating here.
The residence of Hon. George III. Bates,
Speaker OF the House of Representatives, on
Delaware avenue, near the soldiers monu-
ment, was entered by the gang night or
two ago while Mr.. Bates was absent at
Dover. They bored holes through the door
around the lock until the wood work was
cut completely away, and removed it. They
then reached through and shot back the
bolt and entered the dining room. The
ladies who were up stairs made noise
which frightened the marauders away before
they secured anything of value.
A burglar forced an entrance into Charles
E. Smiths house, No. 1403 jackson stleet,
early Saturday morning and awakened Mr.
Smith az he was ransacking the clothes
press In his bed room. Mr.. Smith sprane
from his bed and The burglar leaped through
the window and ran, escaping pistol bulle
| which Mr.. Smith sent after him. The fellow
got gold watch and considerable sum o
| money In three pocket-books.
On Saturday night the house of Franl
Pyle, No. 1901 West Eighth street, in thu
absence of the family was broken into, ant
a number of articles were taken.
Yesterday the paint store of James Brad
ford was entered by negro man and tvs
negro boys. They stole quantity of paint
putty, etc., from the cellar. They were ar
rested by officer Vickers.
The daily gazette., 1883-02-05
NEwARK.
TelephOnic COnnsctiOn-A Supernatural
NOcturral Visitor.
tspeelaI eorrespondenee Of the aAEette.l


rsDecial correspondence of the Gazette
NEWARK. DELAWARE, Feb. 8, 1885,
Newark IA now connected with the tele-
phone exchange IN Wilmington. The line
works like charm, and IL the rates were
more reasonable the enterprise would re-
ceive considerable patronage. The cost to
talk with person in Wilmington is twenty
five cents for i've minutes talk, and fifty
cents for six minutes talk.
The colored order of Odd Fellows gave,
few nights ago, 4 very novel entertain
ment, entitled the "Feast In the Wilder
ness.h AS the reader knows, the entertain
ment is of scriptural origin. The affair was
held two nights, and the neat sum Of s77.5
was realized.
A protracted meeting is being held in the
M. e. Church.
At each performance of the Boston Ideal
Opera Company ia Wilmington last week
our town was well represented.
Professor W. d. Mackey OF Delaware Col
lege Is I'll. s----.-
The Delaware College Press Association
has secured the renowned lecturer, II. H.
Raean, to deliver one Of his illustrated lee
lures In the college oratory on the 18th
inst. The subject of the lecture will be
"Paris, the Magnificent"
A case of measles is reported in town.
The ghost, which caused such talk In this
town, and other parts of the State, has
ceased to put in his regular appearance,
which was on every Sunday, Wednesday
and Friday evenings. That q ghost, or
something that corresponded to the general
notion OF ghost, has been seen by several
citizens, is beyond a doubt,
/ and While a report was In vogue
that the ghost was being played by q GER
tain man, nothing is definitely known, but
If It is true that the ghost is acted by 8
young man, we would advise him to keeE
himself close, as almost everybody carries
after night, some fire arm or other deadly
weapon for fear Of meeting him.
The daily gazette., 1883-02-05
1902
A FRAUD.

yictlmizing the People OF Wilmington,
and the Editor of the New Castle
issStar."
To THE EDITOR or THE GAZETTE: The
New Castle Star Is being victimized by a
man In your city, who calls himself Lynch,
under the following circumstances: Linch
called upon me and said his brother was in
the news business; that he was assisting him,
and they together wanted the use of one
column of the Star for their own advertisers.
Would insert a sufficient number Of small
business cards to make column, he asked2
Said column was 10 run for one year, and
payment was to be made in advance, at my
regular rates. consented, and at his re-
quest gave him written authority to solicit
advertisements for the Star.
have now learned, through very reliable
sources, that Linch is securing Wilmington
for advertisements for this paper, taking
them for anything he can get, and where
possible, collecting the money, or any por-
ton of 1t In advance and pocketlng 1t.
am satisfied he Is fraud, as have heard oi
instances where he has proffeied to take ad
vertlsemente at less than half the regular
rates In order to get the paymentin advance
/ OF course he has made no retnrns to me.
Would you kindly insert this in you
paper and oblige yours, very respectfully,
| JOSEPH G. WHITE,
NEW CASTLE, Feb. 5, 1888.