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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

No experiments, but proved by actual use
to be reliable, economical and efficient
HEATERS FOR HARD OR SOFT COAL.
The Golden STAR" very fine square base
burner for soft coal.
Westminster" round and square, i'm
proved, for hard or soft coal.
FOR HARD AND SOFT COAL OR WOOD.
The Ground Oak" very valuable stove
FOR WOOD ONLY.
The "Faultless," the best in its line.
And many other fine heaters.
COOKS FOR WOOD OR COAL.
"Iron Acorn" and the entire "Acorn" line.
"Bismark" range.
Monitor" wrought iron range.
The brilliant" the stove which the public
will remember having seen in operation in
our store. The brilliant" has been thor.
oughy tested by us, having been in constant
claimed for It, 1t is truly very superior
cook stove, one which will burn the fuel
clean, consuming gas, smoke and ''clinkers,"
leaving only fine ashes. 1t will burn the
poorest kind of coal, ''slack" or coal dust
with the same success. The blaze extends
from front to back, rendering all parts of the
stove equally seryiceable for cooking; is a
rapid worker and very durable, and is recon.
mended for either hard or soft coal or wood.
The brilliant" is the greatest invention in
the stove line ard is creating a great excite
ment among the cooks, and, although yet
new, loud calls are coming in for it,
SULkY PLoWS.
The Cassidy"
The "Hapgood."
Sold by MANLEY &IJoRDAN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Ottawa's popular jeweler, d. Hess, is in re-.
ceipt Of large and especially fine stock of
jewelry, adapted to the requirements of this
community. The assortment embraces all
the latest designs known to the trade. Also
an elegant stock of silver and silver plated
ware, of every pattern, which is placed at re-.
marksbly low prices.
Any one wishing to purchase watch
Should also call on Mr.. Hess, for he keeps
the best makes, fully warranted, and which
are seld on a very close margin.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Gu Wednesday afternoon the Are depart
ment was called out to extingsish a fire
which broke out in one story cottage on
West Lafayette street, occupied by poor
widow named Mitnacht. The building was
damaged to the extent Of apost 600, the ROOT
being totally destroyed and damages other.
wise inflicted. The wemans household e.
fects were removed from the house, but were
left in badly damaged condition. From
appearances Of the starting point OF the
flames and report current ut the time the
nre seems to have been set by an incen diarT,
but for what reason IL unknown.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Call and have your eyes tested and glasses
fitted by the johnson Patent Dioptric Eye
Meter at X. II. Trask's-no guess work but
absolute certainty. Brazilian Pebble Spec
tacles in either gold, silver or steel frames.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08
The Saturday Opening.

The fall opening by II. j. GILLEN on Sat
urday last was the one genuine business SEN
satlon of the week, and large number OF
people have inspected the stock.
The universal testimony has been-and it
could hardly be otherwise-that this is the
stock par excellence of the county. Its COM
pleteness in all departments, and its variety,
abundance and cheapness, are remarked
by all.
The chief lines of new goods just opened
were mentioned last week and are briefly no.
tlced elsewhere, bu. the really great extent
of this stock can be appreciated only on
personal inspection.
No buyer of fall goods can afford to neglect
this stock. We can assure oar readers that
they can obtain unexpected bargains in all
lines, and the character of the stock per sc
demands an inspection All invited to call
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08
Board of Supervisors.

The regular September session of the
Board OF Supervisors will be held in this city
next week The session will surely occupy
the whole week, and be busy one, too. Bills
for several months will have to be audited,
the annual reports will come in, taxes levied
and large amount of miscellaneous bust.
ness transacted.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08
Grand Opening and Display of New FAN
Goods Sept. 11th. I2th and 18th.

Grand ODening and Display of New FAN
Goods Sept 18th. 18th and 18th.
Scott Bros. & 60. viii have their 'tall op.
enings" on the above three days. 1t will be
the finest show of goods ever made In Otta.
wa. 1t will include all departments
Carpet and house furnishing departments.
Silk and dress goods department.
Cloak and suit department.
Millinery department.
Shoe department.
Fancy goods and notion departments.
A beautiful new stock of novelties in laces,
neckwear and buttons.
AS Scott Bros. & Co. are the largest dealers
they can always make it for YOUR interest to
call on them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

The, Chicago Exposition opened on the 9Th
and will close October 10th. As usual the
railroads will make reduced rates AS per no.
tees printed elsewhere. As to the Exposi.
ton Itself, extraordinary efforts and very
large expenses have been made by the man.
ayers TO render it in all important depart
ments the most instructive and far the most
attractive display Of its class in America.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

The first instalment of silks to be sold on
commission was received by Mr., Lynch yes
terdsy. The arrangement will result in
great benefit to the ladies of La Sale county,
as it will enable them to purchase silks for
less price than residents of New York City.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08
The Churches.

Rev. Madison c. Peters subjects at the
Presbyterian church tomorrow will be, in
the morning, 1.-THE Model Home;' evening,
"Ottawa's Traps for Young Men" handled
without gloves.
The German services held by Rev. Madison
{. Peters in the Presbyterian church on Sun.
day were largely attended,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

The pottery of jacob & Simon turned out
the first kiln Of burned ware on Saturday
last, and we must say we never saw finer
flower pots in any market. The ware rings
like glass, and is generally of a very brilliant
color. The works are therefore success,
and enlargement will come no doubt shortly.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Tom Houlahan, OF this city, has the con-
tract for moving the old Catholic church at
Streator to the convent grounds, to make
room for new and fine church which is to
be erected in the immediate future.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

We desire to call the attention Of all lovers of Good
Bread to the ''Silye Cloud and ''Hungarian' brands
of Flour, manufactured by These FlOurs are made
from the choicest wheat that can be procured by a
scientific admixture Of No. hard Minnesota spring
wheat with the winter wheat produce Flour pos.
sessing all the advantages of each kind. The Sver
Cloud is worthy of it's NAME and makes the whtest
Of aky Oayes, though it is especially adapted to pas
try, biscuit, rolls ETC. The 'Iungarian is great
est and best known brand because it is the great bread
making -four, producing it does white, moist, nutty
favored loaf Ask your grocer for either brand. You
will he well pleased.
COTTON DAWELZ d HAMILTON
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Burke Bros. are equal to all occasions. The
10000 visitors in Ottawa (more or less) next
week will buy their groceries of them. They
are prepared to meet all drafts upon their
stock, and will always give full weight, scrip
ture measure and first class goods. Try them
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08
Go to E. Y. Griggs for school books.

1874 pieces luster band crockery make com.
plete set--breakfast, dinner and tea Many
pieces could be dispensed with and yet have
a good dinner or tea set, for from $12 to SIS.
The best and largest assortment of crockery
in Ottawa is found at G. NJ. SuAw's
Grocery and CrockerY Store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Col. Dunavan writes DR.. Harris, urging
him to send five to ten bricklayers to Texas,
where they are needed and can get work
from now till spring at $4.5O to IS per day.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Eaton Bros, OF Vermillion township, have
established horse inirmary at their place,
which has been placed in charge of DR.. Mil
Ter, OF TOnica.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

The funeral Of Mrs. Jacob Heinly took
place yesterday at the Presbyterian church.
A large concourse of people followed the re-
mains to their last resting place. devoted
wife and loving mother, an ailectionate
daughter and tried friend has gone to her
re ward.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Spencer will not be undersolG. He keeps
the largest stock, sells at the lowest prices,
and why? Because he buys his goods fol
cash and sells them for cash.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Thomas Rhodes, of this city, received the
sad intelligence on Saturday last of the death
of his eldest son, Samuel, who died from
smallpox at Animas Valley, Grant county,
New Mexico. on the oath ult The young
man was aged about % years.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

The ornamental attachment to the gate
at the northeast corner OF Washington
square is nuisance and annoyance. few
rivets to hold it IN place would save a good
many pinched fingers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

G, L. McOmber claims to have done the
boss" threshing on the farm OF Martell
Brown, in South Ottawa, on Friday last,
when POT bushels of Timothy Seed was the
result Of days work.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

On Monday evening an alarm of fire was
given, small blaze having been discovered
in the roof Of James Ashers residence near
the city hall. The loss was nominal
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

The Wenonn Fair will be week after next,
beginning on the nth. Everything we are
assured promises well for the best fair the
association has ever held.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Complaints are numerous relative to the
scarcity OF water in the watering troughs
near the City Mills.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Don't, don't, don't, go hungry or dry, but
call at Walther's for your best fresh oysters,
lunch, hot tea coffee, lemonade sweet CT
der and ice cream.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

II you want to be remembered give that
girl on her wedding day set OF luster
band crockery. It doesn't cost much, and it
is awful pretty. Where, oh ,ohere' At
SHAw's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

When in need of boots and shoes call at
D. Leahy's. He has fine stock OF all kinds,
and is selling them cheap. 1t will pay you
to call at the old stand.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Cheap at wholesale at Walther's, fresh
oysters, crackers, pop corn, peanuts, can
dies, fruits, lemons, oranges, and pure
sweet cider.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Losr.-On Friday, near the Shuler farm
gate, nerth Of Ottawa, silver open-face
watch, with small dent on back, and shoe
string guard. Reward paid for its return to
this office.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Remember and call at Walther's next
week for an A No. dish of fresh oysters, or
breakfast, dinner Or supper. VIII be open
day and night tor the Soldiers reunion.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

School lands can be had in Texas at from
81 to 81 per acre, on thirty years time, in.
terest at per cent. Who is too poor to buy
farm on such terms?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

The quantity of Dry Goods of every des-
eruption just being received at Lynch's is
simply immense, and the prices will be ex-
tremely low on all grades and qualities.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Work given out On receipt OF your ad.
dress We will make an offer BY which you
can earn So 10 s. evenings, at your home
Men, women, boys ar girls can do H. He.
Wilkinson & Co., l95 and l91 Fulton street,
New York
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Losr.-A nickle-plated pocketb book and q
sachel. on Friday, on Lafayette street, prob.
ably near old Cushmsn foundry. Finder win
please leave with John Murphy at Il. j.
Gillsn's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

The new postal notes are meeting with
universal favor in this vicinity. On Monday,
the first day of the issue, at least twenty
were issued, and by this evening the number
will reach 100. Note No. was secured by
L. A. Williams, OF the FREE TRADER force.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

z. T. Barnum and Jumbo are coming, and
so is Spencer's fall stock coming daily. He
has just received a fine line of mems fine
shoes, The latest fall styles. Call and see for
yourself.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

NEELY's STATIONS, Byron, Henry Clay
and Imported Intruder, will make
a fall season at his place in Ottawa, III. Go
and see them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Business must be lively at j. f. Porter's.
He used Sl5 worth of stamps one day this
week sending out statements. He enjoys
inst now good buggy and implement trade.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

For fine toilet goods, the best perfumery
and gents and ladies' pocket books, call on
FORBES 81 LoRRIAUx.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Burke Bros. are supplied with the best
fruits in Ottawa for preserves or canning or
for catsup. They have lots of delicious
grapes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

The latest and most approved styles in
gentemen's hats can be found at A. FRANK
Il Co.'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Welcome, welcome, welcome, one and all
at Walther's big oyster parlors. Remember
it, old and young soldiers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Best New York and Baltimore oysters. at
Walther's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

The Bureau County Fair will be held at
PHsceson Sept. II. IL, IL and u.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

The taxes on go acres OF land in Texas
were &c cents last year, but will probably be
still less next year.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Everything for school use at E. Y. Griggs's.
New and second hand books at lowest prices
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

f. Y. Griggs has all the new and secont
hand books used in the high and public
schools, at lowest prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

You can buy good school shawls for Misses
for 81 90 at SCOTT BROTHERS & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Come in and see US early. Good goods at
prices. j. MEGAFFIN Il Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

School books and all school supplies a
E. Y. Griggs's, at bottom prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

One of our citizens made 100 per cent. a
year for six years on Texas land. Just as
good chances can be had to-day.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

MooRE.-Wm. w. Moore, of W. Humphrey
& Co.'s, st. Louis, spent the week in Ottawa
visiting old friends. He will be remembered
as as employe of Jake Mooney, once well
known clothier here.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Oysters, oysters, oysters, by the dish, can
or Wholesale, at Walther's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

We will make it an obi ect for you to trade
with us. j. NEGAFFIS Il Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Good solid custom made boots at
j. MEGAFFIN & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Largest and most complete line OF school
books and supplies at E. Y. Griggs's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

The greatest medical wonder OF the world
WARRANTED to speedily cure burns, bruises.
cuts, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, cancers
piles, chilblains, corns, letter, chspped
hands, and all skin eruptions, guaranteed 10
cure in every instance, or money Rounded
Is cents per box. For sale by q. Gehrinr.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Don't forget to get your school books at
Hummer & Duncan's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Second hand school books at Hummer &
Duncan's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

School books at low prices at City Dru,
Store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Before you buy your boots and shoes for
fall, come in and see our goods and prices.
j. MEGAFFIy & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

You can buy IL button Misses goat shoe
for $3.50 at SCOTT BROTHERS & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

That luster band table ware is the strong.
est, prettiest and cheapest crockery on the
market Be sure and see it,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

man named Raley, carriage trimmer,
has purchased lots and is now putting up a
good two.story house on Center street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

New stock Of Santa Claus goods in a,
Walther's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Follow the crowd to L. Y. Griggs's fo
school books and school supplies.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

New styles clothing arriving at A. FRANK
& Co.'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Blowing in the Flint Factory began yes
terday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

new and complete stock of school book
just received at the City Drug Store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Forbes 81 LorrlauX have fine cigars.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-09-08

Get your chool books at Hummer & Dun
cans
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The Cassidy"
The "Hapgood."
Sold by MANLEY &/JoRDAN.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-12-25
BEAUTIFUL ExCxAVlNG.

Messrs L. T. Smith j. Son have So
cured the services Of Mr.. George q
White, who ia thorough enRraver in
all its branches, and who is executing
some fine work in that establishment.
Mr.. White took the highest award for
engraving at the Portland Mechanics
Fair in 1882, and has first prize medal
from that society attesting his skill.
Mr.. White has worked at his line OF
business in most of the leading estab-
lishments on the coast, as the following
letters will show:
PORTLAND, Ogn., Dec. /.
To whom il may concern This is to
certify that the bearer, George g.
White, is q thorough decorator on
porcelain, silk. satin and leather goods,
and thorough engrarer IN all its
branches. H. AcKERMAN d Co.
SAN Francisco. May 81. 1883.
To whom it mag concern We take
pleasure in recommending tho bearer
Mr.. George G. White, to any who may
desire his services, a. first class en-.
g,arer III all its branches. He has done
work for us during the past two years
and has invariably given satisfaction.
Respectfully,
AcKERMAN BRos.,
HAsEY d LANCASTER,
j. g. BLACKMAN,
dl2 FLANAGAN l. GALLAoHER.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-12-25
SKAGlT COUNTY.

Miss Leila Dodge of Laconner, who
has been attending school at Olympia,
returned home last week. She will at.
tend the University at Seattle next
term.
The Marietta Hotel property in La
conner has been purchased of William
Hewitt by Paul Poison for 5000. The
new lessee takes possession January 5,
1884.
At the last term of the District Court
the following attorneys were admitted
to practice on presentation of certiti-
Gates and taking the necessary oath i:
Charles j. Roth. n. Huffman, L. j..
Howell aud j. F. Galley.
Work on the bridge across Sullivan
Slough Is progressing rapidly. The
timbers for the bridge and draw are al
ready on the ground. and about two
dozen piles have been driven. About
l56 piles will be required for the super
Structure OF the bridge.
Mrs. Quirk. who was given a divorce
at LacOnner last week, had scarcely re-
ceived her decree when telegram ap-
prised her of the death of her husband
up the Skaeit River, showing that the
divorce had already been granted by n
higher court, very remarkable concur
renee in, or ratification Of the decree of
the court belOw.-.Mail.
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serted it With spirit. and few. if any.

serted it with spirit. and few. il any,
cared to call it in dispute.
But finally the old story vas told for
the last time. Past fourscorc, pinched
and feeble: friendless, for real friends
he had none: homeless. for his poor
lodging vas home only in name. the
illness that was to end his fiickering
life came upon him. His money was
gone, bat while it had lasted he had
made provision for the tombstone for
which the epitaph il bears was written by
his own hand. All his hope of obtaining
the recognition and rights which he
believ i to be his due had failed. He
lag ei superfiuous on the stage. and
there was nothing left for him to do hut
TO die. His early days were passed in
aiii1ence, but toward the last this Count
of France and Admiral of the United
States Of the epitaph be really truel.
was obliged to exc out existence on the
poor pit:ance of one dollar week.
The final illness came, andat his own
request he was taken to Bellevue Hospi-
tai. where death soon found hi,u who
had dared death many times. The old
tombstone in the Cathedral churchyard
had been set in its place two years be-
fore. He was sure of that, at least.
But there were no funeral hon0rs for
Pierre Landais.