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The Ottawa free trader., 1883-07-28
RUSH! RUSH Rush!
IN CONSEQUENCE OF our
Great Closing Out Sale
1T HAS COMMENCED in EARNEST!

IT HAS COMMENCED in EARNEST!
And continues to increase daily. Goods are
going at lively rate and at unprecedented
low prices. This is NO ADVERTISING
BLOW OUT, but an ACTUAL FACT, and
we would be pleased to demonstrate it to
those who will favor us with a CALL Our
ENTIRE STOCK will and shall be sold
during the next Forty Days. before the de-
parture to our new and commodious quar-
ters, opposite Fiske & Beem's Clothing Es-
tablishment, (and everybody in the county
knows where that isl
No pains or expense shall be saved in re-
modelling the entire building for our especial
use. We will have it par excellence the dry
goods house of the county, without any ex-
ception Don't forget the plain facts, as
above stated.
Remember our CLEARING SALE. Take
the rare opportunity by the forelook and
save money. respectfully.
FORBES & FLICK.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-07-28

When we advertise goods at reduced prices
we mean business Come in and see our
BOYS low shoes for $l.00 per pair.
J. MEGAFFIN IL Co.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-07-28

Ny al. in last weeks issue Of India teas
was denied in the Journal by "a Constant
Reader" saying there was no tea grown in
India. You will find his likeness and view
Of an India tea garden in The window Of the
Tea Store. Ask for India tea. Speak Of this
and will give you an extra with check.
TEA MAN
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-07-28

J. NJ. French, the halter, IL in receipt OF
very fine assortment Of neckwcar for gentle
men, something entirely new and very hand
some
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-07-28
Boys low shoes at 800 Il pair.
J. MEGAFFIN ,E Co.

The Finishing touches" were put to the
court house furniture this week by the Peo.
ria hrm who have now completed their con
tract Scott Bros have had their men busy
putting down carpets, and it begins to look
as though the building was about ready for
a full acceptance by the county
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-07-28

DoCS-we axe under obligations 10 Hon.
Wm. Cullen for the Compendium OF the
lO'h Censns oIthe T. :"
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-07-28

Patrick Cosgrove, OF the town Of Utica,
died on Sunday last at the age of as years.
He was one OF the old settlers OF Utica, and
died universally respected.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-07-28

Hoods Sarsaparilla is an extract OF The
best remedies Of the vegetable kingdom
known Us Alternatives and Blood Purifiers.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-07-28

Mrs. DR.. Keck will favor Ottawa with an-
other visit Aug. sth 20 the llth. Psrlors at
the Clifton Hotel.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-07-28

Many people who are compelled t. cross
the Illinois river bridge are appEehensive Of
a fearful accident on that structure. one day
this week a boy broke through one Of the
planks on the walk, but fortunately did not
fall into TIE water. The whole bridge seems
10 sway and spring more under heavy load
than formerly. 1t is possible there are some
weak points that need looking after.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-07-28

\ fine, well watcred, wellIimproved farm,
within five miles of Oaawa, for sale at bar
gain, if sold soon. b.. F. LINCOLN.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-07-28

Boys low shoes at sl.Oo pair.
j. MEGATFTS & Co.
The Ottawa free trader., 1883-07-28

When you are cut 8, the concert Monday
evening step in at McMahon's for ice cream
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Middletown transcript., 1883-11-23

THE new time standard, which went
into effect last Sunday, is the first great
move toward the accomplishment of a
worldwide reform in time reckoning.
Under the new system North America
is divided into five sections running
North and South, each division being
fifteen degrees Of longitude in breadth.
The time for all places in each division
will be that of its easternmost melid-
ian. In Eastern Canada the standard
viii be known as Intercolonial time, !"
which will coincide with the local time
on the Goth meridian -four hours west
Of Greenwich. In the United States
the standards will be known as the
" Eastern y Central" =" Mountain :"
and "Pacific =" times, corresponding
respectively to the times on the 10Th,
the Goth, the 1O5th and the 120th merid-
ians west of Greenwich. Each of these
meridians being one hour apart, the
time for each division they enclose will
be also one hour slower than that of the
adjacent division to the eastward and
one hour faster than that Of the next
division to the westward. In crossing
the continent, therefore, travellers will
not have to alter the minute hand of
their watches, but can tell the standard
time by mentally adding an hour to the
face time Of the watch when crossing
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-23

MANY PERSONS think that editors,
with passes on the railroads, free tickets
to the theatres and pockets full of invi-
tations to dinners and Publications, lead
a mighty pleasant life here below and
have a powerful lot of fun for a very
little money. But they are mistaken.
A pass on a railroad is Of little use to a
man who has no time to travel except
when some business engagement COM
pels him to go, and free tickets to places
Of amusement and invitations to even
ing Publications bring no joy to the
man who has to sit up nights and write
until his head feels like it ought to go to
the cooper and have three hoops put
around it. Oh, no. An editor may
have a drawer full of railroad passes,
theatre tickets and invitations to din
ners but he don't have as much fun as
some folks who don't have such an
abundance Of that which they cannot
use. A prominent New York editor
told friend the other day that last
winter he never spent single evening
at social gathering or place of
amusement outside of his own house.
He was too busy, he said, and most
nights he worked in his library until
two O'Clock in the morning.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-23
Gard of Thanks.

We are thankful for good hotels and good
landlords. a good printing office, good news
paper, and the many good words for our
success. We are thankful also for the conf-
dence Of the people of the Peninsula, indi-
Gated by the placing of so many valuable
farms in our list of farms for sale; and for
many other favors, ,notexcepting good health.
We have sent out over one thousand of our
No. Circulars and Catalogue No. 2 into sew
enteen States and Canada. Within the past
twenty days we have received more than
sixty communications of inquiry. The pros
pect encourages rs to prepare Catalogue NO.
8 as " Christmas giftn 1t will be the largest
we have yet issued and will contain descrip-
tions of great many farms placed with us
to sell since our last catalogue was issued.
1t will also give reasons why these valuable
lands are offered for sale, one of which Is
that the advantages of this favored section
are but little known beyond its borders. If
you want a farm, send us your name. We
think we can suit all who desire to secure
homes or farms on this healthful and fruitful
Peninsula ABNER HITCHCOCK, Manager,
8Iiddletown, Del.
NovnOher 93 ISS3
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-23

ARKANsAw is a lively State for the
newspaper man. There is usually
something exciting going on, Of which
he can make an interesting column.
One day it may be a murder, next a
lynching picnic, then base ball match,
and finally a cyclone to close up the
week. There is something going to
happen during every day. The journa-
list feels it in his bones when he gets
up in the morning. Occasionally he
furnishes the subject for the entertain
ing column by getting shot himself. If
he is shot thoroughly and finally the
readers not unfrequently enjoy the
column that tells about it, better than
anything else in the paper.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-23
Literary and journalistic.

ELLA WHEELER, the poet is des-
cribed as sweet, winsome little maiden
on the sunnyside of twenty-four,
with sparkling brown eyes and
lustrous brown hair. She lives in a
neat cozy cottage on pleasant street
of Milwaukee, Wiconsin.
THE New York Morning Journal was
a year old last Sunday. When it was
started many persons said there was no
room for it in the field it had chosen,
but at the end of its first year it has q
circulation Of $4,000. The success Of
the Morning Journal is not surprising.
It is clean, bright, gossipy and enter
prising, and, of course the public will
have it.
The Yonkers, n. Y, Statesman has
begun the publication of daily edi-
tion, and if the Yonkers folks know a
good thing when they see it, they will
buy the Daily Statesman regularly. 1t
is sprightly and handsome little paper
and will no doubt fasten itself to the
heartstrings Of a big constituency.
Ed. Oliver brightens one column with
his crisp paragraphs, as he has long
done in the weekly Statesman.
JOHN G. WHITTIER opens the Christ
mas st. Nicholas with an Indian legend
told in verse, entitled I" How the Robin
Came" Julian Hawthorne follows
with the first half of " Almion, Auria,
and Mona, " charmingly fanciful tale;
and Louisia NJ. Alcott contributes the
second half Of her bright Christmas
story, "Sophie's Secret Captain
Mayne Reid's new and exciting serial,
z The Land of Fire. is also begun.
II is the last work Of the veteran story
teller, whose death followed so suddenly
the completion of this manuscript.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-23
Who May Give Thanks Next
Thursday.


The rich man, because he has prospered
and can have pie every day.
The poor man, because he has no money
to keep him awake of nights and no pie to
give him dyspepsia to gnaw at his vitals
every hour.
The man who was elected to Office,
because he has got what he wanted mighty
bad.
The man who was defeated, because he
can stay at home and attend to his own
business and express his feelings freely to
the congregation in regard to the inefi-
cheney and dishonesty of Office holders in
general.
The man who has an umbrella, because
he fears not to be caught out in shower.
The man who has no umbrella, because
he can steal one to suit him at the next
church sociable.
The woman who has bought her winter
bonnet, because she can now go to church,
except when there are indications of rain.
The woman who has not bought her
winter bonnet, because she hasn't seen a
prettier one on some other woman's head.
The man who has a large income,
because he can 60 about lamenting the
evils Of riches and expatiating upon the
blessings of poverty.
The man who spent his last dollar in
September, because nobody can borrow
it Of him.
The young man who is waiting to be Of
fered the presidency of railroad at sal
ary of $4,000 per year, because he will
have a plenty Of time to rest between
meals before he gets it.
The young man who has to work
fifteen hours of the twenty-four, because
he has no time to get into mischief.
The man who has two suits of clothes,
because he don't have to go to bed while
one is being repaired.
The man who has but one suit of clothes,
because his mind is never worried as to
what he shall wear, and he is not bothered
by his baggage when he travels.
The county editor, because the land has
brought forth plentiful turnip crop.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-23
Mothers Spinning Wheel.
Concerning One Article that was Not For
sale, and Another which Is Cheap
nt ANY Price.

g No sir. l wouldn't sell you that for any
money: that spinning wheel was my moth
er's 1t was one day, when she was singing
like a lark and making this old wheel hum,
that my father, then young medical stu
dent, afterwards farmer, fell i'll love with
her-sOme fifty years ago."
So smoke the proprietor OF rough bit of
farm land i'll Ulster county, n. T., to relic
hunter and "mother's'' spinning-wheel re-
NAMED among her children and grandchid-
rem.
pastor of St Paul's NJ. E. Church, Chicago,
has used PARKER's TONIC, and wishes me
to saw that she has found it more effective
than anything she ever used for invigorating
and strengthening the system debilitated by
malaria She desires ME also especially to
mention the certainty with which it aids
digestion and overcomes exhaustion"
Ever since the first household was estab-
Iished Hmother's" opinion has been more
notent in this world than that of judge, juTist
or nhysician Her hand has always cooled
the fever and her voice has been filled with
hone. With each days decline, PARK ER'S
Tonic is becoming more deservedly popular
with the women who guard alike husband
and children. 1t eradicates malarial poison
from the blood. from which there is now
such widespread suffering.
Please observe: DIR. PARkER'S TONIC
is not an intO1icant 1t is a combination of
several ingredients, of which none singly
can produce anything like its effect. For
kidney, stomach and Liver troubles, it is the
standard and unfailing remedy. In two
sizes; so cents and 81. The latter the cheaper.
HIscoX & Co., Chemists, New York,
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-23
A Giant Union.

Patrick William Parsons O'Brien,
the G Irish Giant, 'and Christianna d.
Dunz, the "German Giantess, ? were
married on Tuesday in Pittsburg.
O'Brien is Z feet II inches in height,
and weighs 296pounds. His bride is Z
feet4 inches in height, and weighs 313
pounds. 1t was a case of "loye at first
sight" The wedding took place in the
German Evangelical Lutheran Church
on Smithfeld street, and was witnessed
by the Mayors of Pittsburg and Allie
gheny, Judge White, John Mccullough,
Margaret Mather and number OF
show people. The groom was in full
dress and wore a Land League medal
the bride was attired in white satin, with
orange blossoms and veil. The we'd
ding ring measured five inches in cir
cumference and weighed Il penny
weights. The wedding cake measured
9 feet in circumference and 3 feet in
thickness, -
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-23

THE TRIAL of James Mutt for kill
ing n. L. Dukes, the murderer of his
father and libeler of his sister, will
begin at Uniontown, Pa, during the
first week of December. Daniel w.
Voorhees,, Of Indiana, will be one Of the
counsel for the defense. tits not likely
that the jury will be long in acquitting
Mr.. Mutt.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-23

any one of these meridians going east
ordeducting an hour when crossing one
Of them going west. The advantages
of the new system to the railroads and
the travelling public are plain. Instead
of having, as heretofore, fifty or more
local time standards for the government
of our vast interstate and transconti-
mental traffic, the number of standards
is reduced to four, and the latter are,
moreover, capable of easy intercompari-
son, which cannot be said of the several
dozen Of local standards hitherto in
uca
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-23
1854.
Harper's Magazine.
ILLUSTRATED.
1854.

Hdrper's Magazine begins its sixty-eighth
volume with the December Number. 1t is
the most popular illustrated periodical in
America and England, always fully abreast
of the times in its treatment of subjects OF
current, social and industrial interest, and
always advancing its standard of literary,
artistic, and mechanical excellence. Among
its attractions tor 1884 are: q new serial
novel by William Black, illustrated by Abbey;
q new novel by E. p. Roe, illustrated by Glib
son and Dielman descriptive illustrated pa
pers by George H. BoughtOn, Frank d. Millet,
G. II. Farnham, and others; important his
torical and biographical papers short stories
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-23

The volumes OF the Magazine begin with
the Numbers for June and December of each
year. When no time is specified, it will be
understood that the subscriber wishes to
begin with the current Number.
The last Eight Volumes of Hdrper'S Mdgd-
zine, in neat cloth binding, will be sent
by mail, postpaid, on receipt of $500 per
volume. Cloth Cases, for binding, 80 cents
each-by mail, postpaid.
Index to Hdrper'S Magazine, Alphabetical,
Analytical, and Classified, for Volumes l to
go, inclusive, from June, 1880 to June, 1880,
one vol, Svo, Cloth, $4.00.
Remittances should be made by Post-O Office
Money Order or Draft, to avoid chance of
loss.
RB- Newspapers are not to copy this adver-
usement without the express order of HARPER
& BROTHERS. Address
HARPER & BROTHERS, New York
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-23

The favorable season for numbering
settlers and stealing stock being over fol
this year, the Chiricahuas are coming in
to the government reservation for a
season of rest and repose. General
Crook has telegraphed to headquarters
that only forty are now out, and they
will be in soon.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-23
1884.
Earper's Bazaar.
LUSTRATED.

HarpeT's BdzGr is at once the most brilliant
and useful Household journal in existence
1t is the acknowledged arbiter of fashion in
this country. Its fashion plates are the new
est and most stylish; and its pattern sheet
supplements and economic suggestions alone
ton. Its illustrations of art needlework are
from the best sources. Its literary and ar
tistic merits are of the highest order. Its
stories, poems, and essays are by the first
American and European authors. Its choice
art pictures would fill portfolios, and its hu-
morous cuts are the most amusing to be
found In any journal in America. A host of
brilliant novelties are promised for 1884.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-23

The Volumes Of the Weekly begin with the
first Number for January of each year.
When no time is mentioned, it will be under
stood that the subscriber wishes to commence
with the Number next after the receipt OF
order.
The last Four Annual Volumes of Harper s
by mail postage paid, or by express, free of
expense provided the freight does not ex-
ceed one dollar per voIume), for 81 90 per
volume.
Cloth Cases for each volume, suitable for
binding, will be sent by mail, postpaid, on
receipt of 81 90 each.
Remittances should be made by POST Office
Money Order or Draft, to avoid chance of
loss.
RB- Newspapers are not to copy this adver-
tisement without the express order of HARPER
~ BROTHERS. Address
HARPER & BROTHERS, New York.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-23
November %, 1883.

THE MANY PLEASURE and health seekers Wis
iting New Orleans should bear in mind that
the I6Sd Grand Semi-Annual Drawing of The
Louisiana State Lottery will take place on
Tuesday, December 18th, 1888, under the
sole vigilant care and honest management OF
Gen'ls g. T. Beauregard, of La, and Jubal
A. Early, OF Va, when over half million OF
dollars will be scattered broadcast. Any in
formation can be had OH application to NJ n.
Dauphin New Orleans, La,
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-23

NOVEMBER has thus far been a
month of fires. The flames have been
busy in all sections of our country
and, in many cases, the loss has been
heavy. In one day of this week a dozen
fires, with losses aggregating upwards
Of million dollars, we're reported.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-23
1854
HarpeT's Weekly
ILLUSTRATED

Hdrper's Weekly stands ut the head of
its bipartisan position in politics, its admi-
rable Illustrations, its carefully chosen seri-
ais, short stories, sketches, and poems, con
tributed by the foremost artists and authors
of the day, it carries instruction and enter
tainment to thousands of American homes.
1t will always be the aim of the publishers
to make HdT.peT'S Weekly the most popular
and attractive family newspaper in the world,
and, in the pursuance of this design, to pre-
sent q constant improvement in all those
features which have gained for it the conf
dence, sympathy, and support OF its large
army OF readers.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-23

On THIRTY DAYS TMAL.-The Voltaic Belt
Co., Marshall, Mich. will send pr. Dyes
Celebrated Electro-V oltaic Belts and Electric
Appliances on trial for thirty days to men
(young or old) who are afflicted with ner-
vous debility, lost vitality and kindred
troubles. guaranteeing speedy ana complete
restoration of health and manly vigor. Ad-
dress as above.-N. B.-No risk IS incurred
as thirty days trial is allowed.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-23
Items,

THE Secretary of the Treasury OF
Saturday issued call for the redemp-
tion Of ten millions Of Three Per Cent
| bonds.
INlIIGRANTS to this country during
the past four years have, it has been es.
timated, brought with them not less
than S50.000,0O0 in gold,
THIRTY cases of diphtheria have
been reported by physicians in Water
bury, Vermont. The schools were
closed Monday, and much excitement
prevails.
JACOB NELLING, who murdered and
mutilated Ada Atkinson, girl, few
weeks ago, was taken from the jail at
Fowler, Indiana, on Sunday night, and
lynched by a masked mob of 300 men.
He had confessed his guilt.
THE Treasury Department has made
special purchase of $4,000 ounces of
silver bullion, to be used in coming a
sufficient number Of dimes to supply an
unusual demand for these coins which
is being made on the Philadelphia
Mint.
THE great gale on the Lakes, which
began on Sunday the 11th inst, contin-
ued almost without interruption until
Saturday the 17th. AS far as known
II vessels were totally wrecked, and
from so to 100 lives lost during its coll
tinuance.
Mrs. LYDIA MAYBEE and her
daughter Annie were murdered and
Garret Maybee was almost killed by an
unknown tramp at Brockville, Long
Island, on Satusday evening The
women were murdered while milking
COWS in their barn, and Maybee, who
is an invalid, was assaulted while sit
| ting in chair in the house. The OBJ
ject of the murder was robbery.
THE steamer S. H. Parisot, from
Vicksburg to New Orleans, with 1864
bales of cotton, 1900 sacks of oil cake
and 500 barrels Of oil, was totally de-
stroyed by fire Sunday morning, eight
miles above NatcheZ. The total loss
on boat and cargo is estimated at $3.50,
900. When the fire broke out the pilot
headed the boat for shore, and all the
passengers were saved, most of them
getting ashore in their night clothes,
and carrying other clothing in theiI
arms.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-23

MEAT GRINDERS AND SAUSAGE SUFFERS, the
most Approved and Best, at Lowest Prices !;
and "Mann's" Celebrated Chopping Axes
lower than the lowest at G. f. HUKILL's.
Middletown transcript., 1883-11-23
HARPER s BROTHERS, New Yo

HARPER's YOUNG PEOPLE is the best weekly
tor children in nAmerica.-Solth1UeSteT Chris
tidn Advocate.
All that the artists skill can accomplish in
the way of illustration has been done and
the best talentof the country has contributed
to its text.-NeIO England Journal of Educd-
ton, Boston.
In its special field there is nothing that can
be compared with it.-Hartford Evening Post