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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-02-03
From Ophir.
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OPHlR, Jan %, 1882
The cola wave has at last lett us and
mild weather Is a, present with Us. Sc
that we can ali enjoy the excellent sleigh
ing withou, freezing.
Mr.. NJ Hawk, of Hudson county, Iowa
has been Mrs. Herger's guest the past few
days,
The members OF Shiloh Lodge installed
their officers last Thursday evening The
exercises were conducted by Rev. j. 8
Dlnsmore, and were very beautiful and ap
propriate The following officers were
chosen and installed: John Willshay, w
NJ; +. Melnhard, S. W.; James Pieters, j
W; +. Zorn, Treas, S. Ii. Herger, Sec'y
J. c. Shempp, S. D.; c. Mclaughlin, }
ID. A very pleasant and profitable evening
was spent by the fraternity.
4 double wedding took place II, the resi-
dence of Mrs. VIM. Gemmell, in Waltham
last Thursday evening, when her two
daughters, Maggie and Agnes, embarked
IN the matrimonial boat. Miss Maggi,
became Mrs. Archie Gilmore, of Edp,
Grove, Iowa, where the young couple vii
90 with the hes, wishes of their many
friends. Miss Agnes became Mrs. Georg'
Fultz, and will reside near her old hom'
on the Ridge. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev Mills, recently of Waltham
who we are informed did the tying il
first-class style. As We were not there, w
cannot give further particulars.
Mrs. Lew Carr presented her liege lore
with bran new baby on New Years, o
Whereabouts. The young mss will sta!
and help her mama
Mr. John Halfy, who spen, The last i've
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-02-03

The religious revival at Decatur, under
the minlstration OF the "boy preacher
Harrison, reminds one of the great revlvals
In Kentucky IS years ago. On Sunday
afternoon there was Jubilee" gathering
of over 900 new converts, the meeting he
ing attended by 1900 people. The reyl
VAL" says dispatch. has now been it
progress over eight weeks and there Is Nc
abatement in the interest There is an av
erage of forty persons AT the altar every
night, and persons of all ages profess con
version at the rate Of about twenty a night
One night last week there were nearly for
ty conversions, with seventy-tive Mt the
altar and serious ones kneeing in the body
of the congregation. A glorious meeting
was held tonight"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-02-03

The discovery was made week or two
ago, in looking up some points in the liti-
CATION in which the Western Union Telc-
graph Company is involved at Chicago,
that the monopoly" has no charter, and
therefore no legal organization or existence
in Illinois Some sharpers, getting hold
of the fact hurried TO Springfield and ap-
piled to the Secretary OF State for a char.
ter, under our general incorporation law,
for an independent company under the
name of the Western Union Telegraph
Company. The Secretary of State was
somewhat posed by the application and re.
ierred il to the Attorney General who
could see no legal objection to granting
the certificate of Incorporation asked for
Meantime tie real Western Union has also
made an application FOR charter, which,
no doubt, will be granted, though they
may find II necessary frs. to buy off the
sharpers, who Will be willing enough TO
sell, as that was doubtless all they we're
after
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-02-03

Some surprise and considerable ,ndigna-
ton Is expressed about here that iormida'
Die opposition should have manifested itself
ia the Illinois Senate to the confirm alton
of the re-sppointmen, al 'nr Ili.i O.
Glover as one Of the Canal Board, while
the opposition to KingmaD is less and to
Shaw there IL none at nil. The dislike to
the individual members seems 10 be closely
proport,oned to their brains, Mr. Glover
being literally endowed in that way, MIR.
Kiugman less SO, and Mr.. Shaw-wcll, in
keeping with the amount OF opposition TO
his confirmation.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-02-03
From Nebraska.
WAnoo, NEE, Ian.
JNDERW RITTER.

WAHOO, NEB., Ian. -, 1888.
MEssRs. EDITORS: As have been spend
ing a very pleasant visit here and enjoying
myself very much, thought | would drop
you line, as always had the idea that
the west was wild, rough and ready coun
try; but find it entirely different When
came here stopped AT this city, and
since that time have travelled through this
county, and Dodge, Lancaster, Douglas
Sarpy and Butler counties, and also have
visited Lincoln, Fremont, Ashland and all
stations east 10 Omaha, but have found nc
place that is as likely to make rs rich and
flourlshing country as this have trav
eled most of the time through the country
In sleigh, AS the sleighing has been splen
did, with an average of about twelve inGh
es of snow, visiting and attending parties
with my relatives and friends. and will
say here that the young folks of this com
munity enjoy themselves as well If not bet
ter than those of the east.
Although Nebraska is essentially an az
ricultural state, and has large amount OF
good and fertile land-a larger proportion
perhaps, than most of the states adjacent
to her,-she has not made the most Of her
advantages, and IN her accounts OF her soil
and productions has dealt altogether toe
much in gllttering generalities, to the ex
cluslon of those statistics Of actual crops
which alone can determine the capabilities
OF her soil and lands for newcomers who
desire to cultivate them. The state has q
temperate and healthful climate. The
gradual increasing elevation from east to
west secures good drainage everywhere
and though the winds which sweep across
its prairies are strong they are healthful
The climate is essentially a dry one, though
the rainfall is sufficient and well dlstribu
ted to secure the best results for the crops
The winters are not so rigorous as Is the
states and territories farther north, though
the temperature is occasionally low The
summers are long and warm, but the prAi
RE breezes greatly modify and temper the
extreme heat. NJ
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-02-03

'B. Warren, of Macon, Hon. Ben FRANK
and Hon. Chas. Stratt0n.
Both houses had long session "l
Thursday, but really very little business
was accomplished In the senate 'h'
canal committee reported in favor OF th'
$50, 900 year appropriation to the canal
and IS understood to have agreed to recon
mend the confirmation of the reappolnt
men. OF the present canal board. The
house spent most Of the day in trivia
dispute over the appointment Of lie"
more pages.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-02-03

IN the Colorado legislature, the Teller and
administration faction beating the HI
faction and forcing the nomination OF lhos
NJ. Bowen, an ex.Arkansas carpet baggel
of the Dorsey breed, whose reputation ha'
undergone no improvement since his mi
grafton TO Colorado.
And lastly the deadlock in the Minnesota
legislature was broken on Thursday by thu
defeat of Window and the election of DIN
Sabin, another dark horse.
Michigan alone now remains al a de"o
lock over the election of a senator.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-02-03

Work on the Northern Pacific railway
is being pushed on, In spite OF the winter
by an army Of some thirteen thousand
men, and only three hundred miles Of the
transcontinental line remain to be com
pleted. Through trains are expected to bt
running by October l. The branch to til,
Yellowstone Park IS to be finished by
June 1, and will induce rush OF summer
travel to that wonderful region
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-02-03

Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa had anoth
or furious blizzard en- Monday, burying
everything in snow drift and blocking al
the railroads. Tuesday 1t cleared up and
grew intensely cold, the thermometer ran
glng from 30 10 40 below zero. The tail
ings" of the blizzard reached Ottawa or
Wednesday without the snow. giving us
another zero spell until tempered yesterday
by a snow storm from the east
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-02-03

New York had destructive blaze on
Thursday morning in the burning of the
dock Of the Inman steamers on the North
River at the foot Of Canal Street. The
steamer Egypt, which was lying ct the pier
nj the time, had narrow escape from total
destruction. The loss by the fire is over
half million
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-02-03
TO THE PUBLIC.

Authority has been given by US to Mr.
CT. CALKINs to &C. as canysssing and
collecting agen, of the FREE TRADER
throughout the county until further no.
tee All receipts given by him tor sub
scrin,,ons 10 the FREE TRADER will be
binding on us. WV. OshAN ~ Son
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-02-03

The OHIO state senate has adopted areso
luton, by vote Of 20 10 s, 70 submit to
Abe people a constitutional amendment sc
~ to give the Legislature of that state pow
or TO pass laws to license and tax the sale Of
Liquor. Under the present constitution OF
OHIO no saloons can be licensed and the
consequence is that the state enjoys free
trade in beer and whisky,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-02-03

Botn houses of Congress have spen, the
week in continued discussion of the tariff,
though il is admitted that neither the sen.
ate or house bill can become a law at this
session. The President, however, spurs
them on by the assurance that if some kind
of tariff bill IL not passed at this session
he will call an extra session of the new
EpDVraaa
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-02-03

The fuss about the new jail, arising Out
Of the recent report OF the Grand Jury So
verely criticising the work of Architec,
Beers and the Building Committee, receives
n spicy ventilation on the the third page
Of to-days FREE TRADER from the pen OF
r. L. Fiskc, ESQ. The Jail bunglers had
better fight shy Of Mr.. Fiske, for he is an
ugly customer to handle.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-02-03

Colorado is at present buried under about
six feet of snow and dcnizens near her steep
mountain sides are IN constant danger of
being engulfed in snow slides. Such a
slide occurred on Monday near the Crested
Bate, where 30 men working coal mine
we're buried, five of them being crushed or
smothered and 10 others badly bruised be.
fore they could be rescued.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-02-03

a negro family Of nine persons, i'll Lau.
rens county, S. c., ate of goose few
weeks ago that had been bitten by mad
dog and were all seized with hydrophobla,
five of them dying last week in terrible
agonies and the recovery of the others be
iIg doubtful
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-02-03

Treasurer Polk, of Tennessee, has found
Il fit associate in Isaac II Vincent, State
Treasurer of Alabama, who turns up de-
iaulter for $22T,O0O When last heard of
he was on his way TO New York, where he
had been using the money of the state in
reckless cotton sDeculatioDs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-02-03

The deadlock over the election OF L. ).
Senator IN the Nebraska Legislature was
broken on Monday by the nomination IN
The republIcan caucus Of Gen. Charles 4.
Mauderson, a dark horse" who was sub.
ssquentiy elected.
In IKE manner The deadlock was broken
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-02-03

BY the breaking down Of the trucks of a
fieight car ON train No. "a on the G. b. Il
Q GA Tuesday morning the train was dc.
layed two hours The accident occurred
three miles north OF this city and It was
necessary to drag the car minus trucks
quite distance before !, could be side
tracked
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-02-03

The grouno nog came out yesterday and
was met by binding snow storm and the
cold sympathy of the world. Superstition
once would have said he will now remain
above ground in anticipation of an early
spr,ng, but science IN this more enlighten'
cd age raises her clarion voice and pro
CLANS the ground hog myth "all poppy
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-02-03

Joe Barnes, who migrated from this coun
~ to Vandera county, Texas, few years
ago, writes to friend here that he was lat
week engaged In planting potatoes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-24
Margaret Mather.

Miss Margaret Mather, who will be seen At
Granite Hall next week, was born in Detroit,
but Of late years has resided in New York.
She is now 20 years of age. When she was
a mere child her aptitude and love for dra-
matte impersonation were often manifested.
1t Is related of her that when she was about
fourteen years old, one of her young lady
friends was to impersonate "Juliet" in Dri-
waite theatrical performance. She was re-
hearsed by Miss Mather in preparation, but
when the time came for her to assume the part
she failed from some cause, and was unable to
90 on. Miss Mather then, without prepare
ton, and with but few moments warning.
took her place. and her acting was the talk OF
all who were present for weeks afterwards.
For severa. years previous to her debut OH
the stage, Miss Mather had quite local repu
tation for her talent rs an artist who handled
the brush with superior effect She delighted
in the drama, became an enthusiastic ad-
mrer of the higher order of acting, and
student of the literature of the great play
| wrights. At times she took part in amateur
| theatrcals. and eventually engaged with a
travelling company to play subordinate parts ::
| but this stage experience was very brief
She came under the notice of Manager j. NJ
| Hill. who at once took measures to bring her
prominently before the public az star
actress. He arranged with her an engage
ment of six years, under his management
| Miss Mather began at once course OF
thorough dramatic training, her manager
having wisely decided that a year should be
passed in the study of her art previous to her
! appearance before the foOtlights.
| In due course of time, series of private
recitals were given. to which all the leading
! critics in the country were invited. All
agreed that Miss Mather possessed genius,
hut opinions varied as to the degree of her
ultimate success. She made her debut At
| McVicker's the atre, on the 2Sth of last Au-
gust, in Romeo and Juliet" Since then she
has PLAYED to large audiences in nearly all
the principal cities of the Eastern and Middle
| 5 ates.
Miss Mather is five feet two inches in
height Her head is small and nobly poised.
Her hair is of brownish hue. Her nose is
straight; lips full eyes black, and remark
able expressive. There is a wonderful mo-
biltv in the muscles of her face. which are
under complete control. Her manner is re-
firing and modest, but she displays great self
| possession Her action is free and well
rounded. There is q fascinating grace IN all
her movements 1t is said that she reminds
one of Maud Granger. while the tones of her
voice somewhat resemble those of Maggie
Mitchelrs.
1t is now proven beyond a doubt that Miss
Ma,her's engagement here will prove great
financial as well as artistic success. The adj
vance sale of seats is one of the largest, II
not the largest that has ever been known here.
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HALLOwELL.

At the annual meeting of the Centennial
Burial Ground Association, held Tuesday
evening, the following officers were elected
Hiram Fuller, president; J. DeWolf Smith,
vice president; 7. w. Clark. treasurer; c. X.
Howe. secretary H. V. Emmons. WIN. Viii.
son, o. Curri-r. w. II. Norcross, James
Atkins, c. +. Fuller. G. c. McCausland, ex-
ecutive committee. The treasurer reported a
fund of Sl2ll.6S on hand This
association was organized March 90.
1876, for the purpose Of protecting and i'm
proving the cemetery; and the results of its
work can be seen IN the beautiful appearance
of the cemetery. The executive committee
reported that 1881 head and foot stones had
been righted up and about so reset with
birthstone, land during the last year eight new
stones have been purchased and cut to be
placed at unmarked graves in the spring. l,
is hoped that many more of our citizens will
unite in this work. which they can do by call
ing on John w. Clark, Esq, and depositing
81.
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Advice to Mothers.

Are you disturbed at night and broken of
your rest by sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain of cutting teeth? If so, send
at once and get a bottle of MRS. WINsLow' 8
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHrSa.
Its value is incalculabe. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon it, mothers, there is no mistake about
it. 1t cures dysentery and diarrhoea,
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, softens the gums, reduces in
fiammation. and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. Mrs. WrSsLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHING is pleasant
to the taste. and is the prescription of one OF
the oldest and best female physicians and
nurses in the United States, and is for sale
by all druggists throughout the world. Price
o. cenfs a hottie
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GAR DINER.

A Lewiston Gazette correspondent signing
himself S. thus discourses on our city election.
1.-The republican rum ticket was elected.
Rum is now the lodge of republican
ism in this town. but the people are getting
their eyes open to the hypocrisy of the old
party. Its end draweth nigh"
1t is long lane that has no turn. and par
ties nav degenerate as we'll as men. But
as" may not be entirely free from prejudice
"A vail that sometimes blinds mems eyes,
even to the light of truth. The Mayor and
members of the City Council, who were
chosen at the last election, certainly rank
among our most respectable citizens,
and cannot be denominated rummies al.
though a large majority of them wore
republican badges. They were chosen be.
cause of their supposed fitness to legislate
for the best interests of the city, financially,
socially and morally-which includes tenn
perance and prohibition. The reelection of
a city marshal who has been a lifelong tenn
perance man, and whom unparalleled men
pronounce a faithful and consistent officer,
does not seem to indicate that the old party
is dead in trespasses and sin.
Several of the churches in this city will
celebrate Easter Sunday with appropriate
services and floral decorations. The con-
gregational Sunday school will give an Easter
concert at their vestry on Easter evening,
The scholars of the High school gave
dramatic entertainment at Grand Army Hall
Thursday evening, producing with great
81 4 do, r
Quite large number of tickets has been
sold in this city by Blanchard for Miss Mar
garet Mather's dramatic rendering of Juliet,
in the great play of Romeo and Juliet, tn be
given at Granite Hall, Augusta, on the 10Th
inst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-24

The peculiar action on the kidneys and
urinary organs of asparagus is frequently
noticed during the season. Prof. Benson re-
Gently proved in the case of the Emperor
William and others that in combination with
malt and quinine it is an absolute specific for
diseases of the liver. kidneys aud urinary or
gans. His method has been adopted by the
Malt Bitters Company, and this great Ger
man food is now composed of malt, hops,
quinine bark and asparagus. Medical Times.
mar2l+W&S&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-24

Attention is call to the annual statement of
the old North American Insurance Company OF
Philadelphia, given in our columns this morn
ing Its total assets are nearly nine million
dollars, and its next surplus over three and
a quarter millions making it the strongest
fire insurance company in the United States.
Its agents in Augusta, Gardiner, and Water.
vle are gentlemen well known in our coun-
" and need no endorsement from us.
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{3ifb.

IN Augusta, Mar. q, Mrs. Mary II. Day. aged 81
years: Henry ". Nichols, aged so years, Mary Lewis
aged year, months.
In China, Mar -. Mrs. Emma B.. vile Of v. r.
Neal. aged5 81 years.
In Yarmouth, Mar. 20. Miss Elizabeth L. Young
aged IS y.ar'-
In Topsham. Mar. IL, Mr.. Utah Jack. aged So years
In Saccarsppa. Mar. 10. Phillip Bartlett, aged II
months, son Of Frederick r. Hodgdsn.
In CornviIIe, Mar. Is. Annie l.. Martin, daughter
of M. aud Mrs. Leander L. Bigelow, aged Is years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-24

Mr.. John Jewett, one of tn, most popular
conductors on the Maine Central, has found
two porte-monnaies during the past week on
hi. train One contained a large sum of
money Mr. Jewett returned them to the own
ers. one being lady from Lewiston, the other
a lady residing in Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-24

Medium sized covered baskets are now
meeting with great demand from individ,
uals stricken with the western fever. The
baskets are used on the route to the promised
land. to contain sundry luncheons and
necessary articles which come in play during
the trip. Gannett & Morse sold six Of these
baskets in one day this week, all to western
travellers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-24
"a arrtfo.

In Stovheean, Mar. 81, wallac. n. Robinson and
Miss Ada N. Saw, both Of >kowhegsn.
In Hampden, Mar. u, arthur W. shaw and Miss
Addi~ 4. Coson both of Winterporf.
In Thorndike. Mar. IL, Francis Douslas and Jen
ME X. Partridge, both Of Unity.
In Gorham. Mar. 20, stephen B. Anderson and
Mary A. LIBBY, both of Gorham.
In Madison. Mar. II. John Pierce Of Skowhegan
and Mis-, Arziila Mic iols of Madison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-24
OUPREME COURT.
March Tern, 1853, Jadse Peters. Pre-
siding.

FRIDAY, March %, 1883.
Judge Peters returned to-day in order to
give final hearings and pass upon all matters
submitted to him. The term, though short,
has been an unusually busy one. large
number of cases have gone to the Law Court
on report and agreed statements of facts. On
the petition for the removal of the so-called
Sprague cases to the United States Circuit
Court, the Court denied the petit
tons and granted injunctions. MIR.
Webb attorney tor Mr.. Sprague filed ex-
ceptions, which were allowed. and the Eases
will be argued before our Law Court in MAY
next. In the mean time the cases will prob
ably be taken to the United States Court for
their decision.
Court adjourned finally day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-24

kFChas. Jenkins. at his fish market, op'
posite the Journal office, keeps constantly on
hand Providence river and Norfolk oysters
and Scarboro CLANS At 20 cts; An assort
mens of canned Ash, HOLSTERS, and fresf
and corned Ash of all kinds. His good,
cannot be excelled for freshness and goos
qualify. JsnAo1"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-24

II is a curious fact that Easter has never
come upon March % before since 1742. II
.lso came on that date in 1866, 1874 and
1871. but will not occur again on March %
until 1894
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-24

F. s. James, alias Charles Ware, who was
captured in Bangor Thursday afternoon, has
been one Of the most persistent and success
full horse thieves at work in the State. Some
four weeks since, he stole several robes and
harnesses in Wales and Webster, afttrwards
disposing of them to Clinton hotel keeper.
This individual is supposed to be the one
who, last fall, stole the team from Jefferson,
and which was subsequently recovered by
the Bangor police. He has mother living
in Windsor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-24

The Henry Morrison, the steamer which
formerly run on the Kennebec between Au-
gus,a and the islands, is being put in good
condition for the route between Rockland and
Ellsworth and will commence running as
soon as the ice will permit.