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The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20
Suicide.

About o'clock yesterday afternoon, while
three young men were passing near one OF the
old unused corn cribs south of the Starch Fac
tory, they noticed man standing In an up
right position at the north side Of the crib.
Their curiosity being aroused, they stepped
into the building and found the man dead
stiff and stark, SO suspended from cross
stick overhead that his feet barely touched
the floor. The rope in use was small manila
chord, barely quarter OF an inch In thickness.
II was evidently clear case OF suicide. The
man was identified as q native Of Alsace NAM
ed Magnus Mathille, who had been living in
and around Ottawa for some time past. He
was carpenter by trade, having worked at
the skating rink and later for short time was
in the employ Of Mr.. Jos. Albrecht. He was
about 3S years Of age and was well dressed
He had of late been out Of employment and
unable to get any, which is supposed to have
affected his mind. He was last seen Oh
Thursday night by Assistant Marshal Bren-
nan, trying to get iuto Lexis hotel, where he
had been boarding. Being out OF employ
ment and having no money, life became q
burden to him, and he took this means OF
ending his existence. The inquest will be
held this morning at $50.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20
Settled.

II may be set down as settled that new
combination bridge will be built across the
Illinois river at this point, The council, on
Monday evening last, by vote Of to l, au
thorized the special bridge committee to en-
ter into contract with w. j. Hobson, of St.
Joseph, mot st. Louis,l Mo-, for the building
Of combination bridge on the plan submit
ted by him to the committee, and by them ex
planned at the called meeting on Friday even
ing. This contract has been executed, the de.
tails and specifications having been arranged
and approved by expert engineers also a
contract with Mr.. E. Barber, Of Msrseilles,
for the masonry on two new abutments. The
bridge will consist Of six full spans instead of
five, thereby doing away wholly with the
trestle work on the south end. 1t will have q
guaranteed strength Of 100 moving pounds to
the square foot on the roadway, and 70 pounds
on the sidewalk-making it equal to any pos
sible emergency, in fact, it is claimed there
will be no necessity to restrict driving to a
walk
The citizens Of Ottawa, and the county,
may congratulate themselves upon their IA
vorable prospects. The bridge, stonework, :,
&c, completed will cost about $27,0
1t now remains to be seen whether the board
Of supervisors will aid the city in the cost
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

HoME.-Dr. BascOm and wife have re-
turned from their months absence In the
East.
GurrlNG.-Mr. Frank Cutting, who has
been In Milwaukee tor the last month, re-
turned home last Saturday.
HoMR.-Mr. +. Dracas, better known as inc
"tea man." has returned from two weeks
visit among the other branch stores OF the
American Tea Company.
HorBL ARRIvAIs.-Thc number OF arrivals
or the different hotels during the past week
Clifton House, I7A; Whites Hotel, 70; How
ards European Hotel, 81.
BAILARp.-Mr. and Mrs, G, l.. Ballard have
returned from their wedding trip lhey
went no further than st. Louis, where they
abandoned the journey south.
Ngw.-On Friday Prof. Tufts and WIFE
Prof. Cotton and wife, and the Misses McNsir
and Cornell, of this city, left for New Orleans
where they will remain for few days visiting
the Worlds Exposition.
BRowN.-Canal Commissioners Brown, OF
Morris, was In Ottawa Wednesday, accompa
MED by Editor Fletcher, Of the Herald. Mr.
Brown is candidate for reappointment To
the position he now holds, and his petition
received numerous signatures.
KENp,LL.-Mr. F. A. Kendall is expert
menting upon "A radiator which he designs at
t.chinp 10 either furnaces or stoves. The one
he has in operation at his store works TO
charm. F.A., you are a genius, and your for
tune T. made.
RYBuRN.-Dr. Ryburn met with little &C
cldent one evening this week by his horse
falling Neither the doctor, horse or road
cart sustained any injury, but the witnesses
OF the affair speak in high terms Of the medi'
cal mans dexterity in springing from the
cart to The horse and thence TO the ground
and preventing a runaway.
HARRIs.-1hc Bureau county Repubheon
SAYS: CDR. j. O. Harris, OF Ottawa, lana
agent OF the Missouri and Texas Pacific rail
way, made a talk before 30 or 40 business men
at the county judges Office last Friday even
ing. Dec. r. The Doctor had been in Texas
for three years, and of course gave US the
bright side of life in that state. To a man OF
good business tact he thought there were good
opportunties in many places; but 1t required
money to make money, and that was "hat
Texas wanted The climate he represented
a. being all that could be desired water as a
rule was easily obtainable, and in some local.
ties wood was plenty. Along the river valleys
people were more or less troubled with ma
laral fevers, bat for the most part 1t was as
healthy in Texas rs in Illinois. A great many
northern people were now moving into the
state, and there is land enough for all who
desire to follow
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

Boisterous lads who have done their "level
best" TO "toe the mark" are anxiously look
ing forward to Christmas, when jolly aud
never to be forgotten Santa Claus makes his
annual visit. hc is the "Dcar Old Santa
Claus" whose coming is hailed with joyous
welcome. No one ever has larger place in
the little ones hearts than smiling old Santa
Claus No Elysian fields or fairy land that the
strongest language or most vivid Imagination
is able to picture can furnish the genuine, the
substantial and solid happiness that Christ
mas gives. It is the oasis IN life's desert to
which the juvenile traveller looks for refresh
ment, the drcamland Of which from this time
forward he will daily talk and In which he
will nightly roam. Our holiday mdti"ees for
the boys will commence tomorrow and con
tinuc Sunday excepted) until the New Year.
Many little fellows will need something in
the way OF boys suits, boys overcoats,
la rnd flannel shirts, neckwear, underwear,
collars, cuffs, jewelry, suspenders, gloves
and lots Of other things that are useful and
will please the young folks. Headquarters
for mems wear is the Oak Hall One Price
Cloihiers, north OF Court House.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20
Henry Rplk.

The following from the Monmouth Gazette
will be OF interest to many in this city:
The death of Henry Belk occurred at South
Bend, Ind, Wednesday of this week. He had
lived 45 days on nothing but an occasional
sip OF water or q bath. He was taken sick
lief that cure could be effected by abstinence
and water, refused all food and would not al
low a physician to prescribe for him. His
family called in hydropathic practitioner but
his services were declined.
Mr. Belk was native of Sheffield, Eng.
and came to this city five years since with his
brother, Arthur Bek, after having been in
business at Ottawa, H., about 20 years as a
filemaker. The deceased worked ut Weir's
about six months, and at the expiration OF
that time removed to South Bend, lnd., where
he had since resided, being employed most OF
the time as steel temperer.
Mr.. Henry Belk will be remembered by
those who knew him during his residence IN
this city as "A man of marked ability. He was
in the 55th year Of his age. He had never at
tended school since he was ii years old, but
he was an extensive reader, IA thorough Eng
lish scholar, and had u good knowledge OF
French and German. He understood stenog-
raphy, he having been student OF Ben flt-
man the inventor of the system that bears his
name By his reading he had acquired n vast
amount of information. He had strong mind
and would but for his modesty have ranked
with eminent scholars. He was stubborn and
"set" in his ideas lie had thoroughly in
vestigated the subject of medicine. While
living at Ottawa he had chills and fever. he
absolutely refused TO take any food or nour'
ishment for over a month, and at last became
so weak that he was taken 10 hydropathlt
hospital. He was believer in the curative
properties Of water, and rs stated, when Ill ap
piled water cure remedies to himself. He had
| thery OF his own upon medicine and hl'
strong will was as unyielding rs the steel h'
| tempered.
The deceased was a member Of the order o.
Odd Fellows and took great interest in Its NJ
fairs. The family consists OF u wife and fou
children, two being adult sons. The funera
will take place at South Bend.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

The cold snap has had discouragilg effect
on the inhabitants" of the lower story (''base-
ment," SO caled,) during the week. In the
Probate Clerks office the mercury showed the
alarming temperature of 500 at ten o'clock
A. NJ, and clerks and deputies had moved into
the vault and were sitting on and around the
steam coil to keep warm. The States Attor.
ney In the room opposite was warming up
(wrapped in furs and double layer Of under.
wear and overcoats) ut the expense Of the
court house and Jail committee and the sug.
gestion Of the chairman, who had observed
that the boys could chipi about $50 month
for cheap boy TO help fire up, while Wilson,
surveyor, In his big oiiice, hangs on to his
lower jaw TO stop Its wiggling, and declares
it's very comfortable. The Sheriff has moth
ing TO say on the subject, having done all his
kicking before election. Arnold Oays rs q
cold day when he gets left, and is stiiI waiting
for cold day. The fact is, twas cold-deuced
cold. The boilers are burning slack coal, and
II doesn't work any too we'll, and the commit
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

We learn with profound regret that grim
death has fastened upon Forepaugh's mouse
colored blonde elephant, The "gem Of the
sky" is no more, the "silvery, sacred symbol
Of Siam" has skipped to the shining shore
In short, "Tle Light Of Asia" has gone out
1t had dyed many times before, but this last
die proved fatal "Those who saw thel ate la.
mented on the occasion Of its visit TO Mscomb
will not be greatly sstonishcd at its untimely
demise, as its complexion then had sickly,
sallow hue, not indicative Of robust health,
says the Eagle, Peace be to its ashes" It's
grease, but living grease no more"
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

Upward and onward is he motto that Mish.
ler's Herb Bitters has used ever since the pre-
sentaton OF the medicine to the American
people, and In all cases OF liver complaint,
kidney diseases In their multiplied and intri.
cate form and arrangements OF the stomach
and bowels, It has proved its title TO be the
best remedy extant. Bryne Stamford, OF
Troupesburg, Steuben county, New York,
writes: "Thc testimony Of all who use 1t Is,
that It Is both beneficial and reliable"
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20
A Coop IsvEsrMENr.--Une of our pror

A Coop INvEsrMENr.-Une Of our promi'
nent business men said to US the other day :
'In the spring my wife got all run down
and could not eat any thing; passing your
store saw pile of Hoods Sarsaparilla in
the window, and got bottle. After she
had taken it week she had a rousing ap.
petite, and did her everything. She took
three bottles, and it was the best three dol
lars yer invested. C.I.Hood & Co, Lowell, Mass
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

and porcelain ware, Too much cannot be
said Of this exhibition, aud We are glad to see
that Ottawa has taken so much interest In
this work OF art. At least 400 persons visited
the studio during the two days.
Great credit Is due Miss Jekyli, US well as
the artists represented, and we feel only TOO
proud to say, that our little city Of Ottawa
has now one Of the finest classes In art In the
west
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

II you are suffering from rheumatism or
neuralgia, do not postpone trial Of the great
specific, Athlophoros, till you see puffery OF
II In the newspapers. That yon win never see;
II Is not remedy which needs TO be boistered
by talk II makes Itself known and felt just
where you want relief, and that is by far the
best praise. As ID. s. Thompson, Milford,
Del, says: "Athlophoros is esteemed here be-
cause ss q medicine, il speaks for itself"
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20
1ucklen's Arnlca SdIye.

The Best Salve in the world fer Cuts, Brnis-
%, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhcum, Fever Sores,
letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns and
Ill Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
Or no pay required. 1t Is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price Is cents per box. For sale BY Lutz &
oYiRKv,
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

"Secure the shadow ere the substance
fade" is an old quotation, and seems to be
wisely appreciated by the lovers OF artistic
and truthful photographs who patronlze
BOwmans Gallery.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

The world must be gong wrong when
Streator editor is willing to acknowledge that
lit is not necessary that humble country
daily should say Janauschek is q genius"
Such meekncss is phenomenal. A heavy dun
must have run in ahead Of the howery Taylor
when he struck that sanctum.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20
Auusements.

The "Mountain Pink" party had slim at
tendance on Monday night
Pat Rooney was here last night.
At the rink the usual order OF things was
varied by the appearance, on Thursday night,
OF Master Geraghty, who does some marvel
Gus skating on stills two feet high.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

Rev. Warren Y. Day will give another lee
ture on the Holy Land at the Congregational
church on next Sunday evening, which will
conclude the course relating to Palestine. AT
a later date two or three lectures may be
given on Syria. The subjeci OF this lecture
will be, "From the Sea Of Galilee to Damss,
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

Buy that wife, sweetheart, mother or sister
Of yours an elegant gold watch aud chain, or
set OF elegant diamonds, of ID. Hess, west of
the Court House, Ottawa. Bottom prices on
ali his goods.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

ATTENTION, SCHOOL MA'AM's.-You are
courteously solicited to visit BCwman's Gal
lery, and see the new photographs and ele-
yant stock of fine frames.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

Balls full orchestra OF nine pieces will surely
play for the grand ball OF Fitzgeralds band
on Christmas night, at Armory Hall, all
other reports to the contrary Notwithstanding.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

That old land mark. the starch works, SO
familiar to the eyes Of the public, has recent
ly been fitted up, presenting a much better
appearance.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

tee say the help in the boiler house Is man
short, so there isn't anybody to shovel in even
the slack Up stairs the rooms were very
comfortable.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

Extensive preparations are being made for
the grand ball on Christmas night at Armory
Hall, by Fitzgerald's band Balls full band
will furnish the music.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

NJ. B. Mitchell, so well known to the lovers
OF the "weed" and the famous "No. Z" has
just received fresh supply of genuine Hav
ana tobacco. He reports business as first
class.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

Don't forget that L. Hess, of the New Eng
land Bakery, has secured superb stock OF
nuts, bought very cheap, and will be sold cor
yespondingly low.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

The Sunday school of the West Serena
N. E. church will have Christmas tree
ON Christmas eve, Dec. cath. Also after
the presents are distributed the Ladies
Aid society will have an oyster supper In
the basement. Al are invited Sec.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

WANTED ED.-Young man in office, between
IA and Is years of age, must write good
hand, be correct at figures, and willing 10
make himself generally useful. State salary
expected. Address, l.. A. w,
Office of FREE TRADER,
Ottawa, Ill.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

ATTENTION WITNESSES AND JURYMgN.-
Bowman's Gallery will be open evenings
from to 9 o'clock, when you can secure first
class photographs by the electric light.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

There will be meeting OF the Democratic
Club Of Ottawa at the Supervisors Room in
the Court House on Monday evening. A full
Attendance is desired.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

WI. Fowler s. Co. have just received the
largest stock Of mecrschaum goods for the hol-
idays that ever came to Ottawa. Call and see
them
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

A pleasant leap year party was given or
Thursday evening at Willis's, which was par
ticipated in by some SO couples.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

Hess, of the New England Bakery, has 1
very choice line OF candies, just received fol
the holiday trade.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

Gold watches and chains, for ladies and
gentlemen, at r. II. Trasks. A full stocS
lust received.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

$l.OO photo. albums, 81 cts. at Scott Bros q
Co.'S
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

Leave orders for all kinds Of Poultry at {.
T. Haeberles.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

The students of the high school feel iubi-
liant over their vacation. The school will re-
open Monday, Jan. 5th.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

A full line Of new and elegant Roman golt
iewelry Just received by X. II. Trask.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

Mrs. Daniel Weidner, New Baden, Texas,
WAS cured Of severe neuralgia by st. Jacobs
Oil, the great pain cure.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

You can buy better cutter for the money
than at any other place In the county, at Gay
Il Sons
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

Go to W. II. Fowler Il Co.'S for cigars snd
tobacco and meerschaum pipes and cigar hol
dcrs.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

For sale cheap, at Gay & Sons, swell side
and Portland cutters
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

Leave orders for all kinds Of Poultry ut c.
T. Haeberle's.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

Look at our ~ and Is overcosts. They art
the talk OF the county. A. FRANK q 70.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

II you want jewelry, good and cheap, call
on r. II Trask.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

The best cutter for the price, at Gay Il
Sons.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

Don't fail TO see the street parade OF Fitz.
gerald's band ON Christmas afternoon at l
o'clock
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20
Tax Receipts

FOR Town Collectors at Hapeman e. Graham's
Orders by mail promptly attended TO.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-20

One of the finest assortmcnts OF candy box
es to be found in the county ut l.. Hess's.
Daily Republican., 1884-04-05
= A SiugIe Fact II Worth q Ship.
lOa0 Of Argument"

Mr.. w. B. Lathrop. Of South Easton,
Mass, under date of Jan. Z, 1884, says
my father had for years an eating
cancer on his under lip, which had
been gradually growing worse until ii
lind eaten away HIS under lip down to
the gums, and was feeding itself on the
inside OF his cheeE, and the surgeons
said a horrible death was soon to come.
We CAV. him nlne bottles of Swift's
Spec'rr and he has been entirely cured.
Il ha" created great excitement in this
section"
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
rlailed free. The SWIFT SP ECIFIC Co.,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
Daily Republican., 1884-04-05

Harry d. Holt, 2l3 West Second
street, is found hanging wall paper and
window shades cheaper than any ont
in the city. Large force Of first.class
workmen employed, and all work done
without delay. Have the best selected
stock of wall paper and window shades
that can be found. Window shades
with fixtures and ornaments for the
bottom, low as 80 cents piece. Don't
forget the name and place. H. d. HOLT,
2l3 West Second street.
Daily Republican., 1884-04-05
art IS Iowa AnO LIFE IS Tlee1JNs,r

Pursuant to general custom,
although feeling we need no spe-
clal announcement to render us
better Or more favorably known,
Tor the success of our house, both
lat home and abroad, is well assur-
led, yet in this opening of the
Spring trade We desire to present
a few facts. 1t is generally con.
coded we do the fine trade of the
city but it has been remarked
to us : " Yes ! but you do no
cheap work." We desire EN-.
phatically to correct this state
ment. If by cheap work is meant
that we do network cheaply and
reasonably all we ask is an in
spection of our prit es and their
cheapness in connection with the
goods they represent-but we do
deny doing cheap work in the
sense of interior work. For
while we employ our own design
er, giving the public the benefit
of his skill together with an end
less choice ofde signs and the ex-
perience and care of a complete
corps ofskilled paper-hangers, our
prices are az low as those of any
responsible house in the business.
We are not making a plea for
cheap work, but for good workat
low prices.
Our Spring purchases lately
received afford an unusually var
led assortment of Wall Papers
and Window Shades, comprising
all the newest designs, textures
and tints. cool greys and pearls,
pale Colds and rich bronzes,
neavy embossed feathers, bright
and subdued tints, velvets and
satins. All these are being sold
1T exceptionally low prices. We
invite your inspection at earliest
leisure that you may ascertain
prices and qualities and enable
us to verify to you our assertion
Is to the superiority ofour goods
and the reasonableness of our
rates.
Daily Republican., 1884-04-05

, this remark:
} "Now we'll see p
That evening Hector Elliot looked O.
in amaze while his wife, who had bee
the presiding genius Of bis orderly hom
drew shout her the most brilliant pee
pie OF their set not mere butterflies o
fashion, but men of talent and cultiva
ted women WHOSE names were known II
the world Of letters.
| Every one WAS delighted with her,
Her keen. bright humor, and cultivat;>1
tntelligentmind together with her grace
beauty and perfect breeding were IRE
sistiS.e.
More than one old time admirer 4h
We'd He.t0f Elliott his wife that even.
Ing, and the bewildered husband heard
comments all about him.
Heretofore no thought OF hfs wife sit.
ting quietly At home had disturbed him
as be waited with one pretty girl,
polked with another, prolaenaded with
another, talking gay or halfsentimen-
tai nonsense to ali indiscriminately.
Tonight, however, he forgot his own
fiirtations IN watching his wife's tri.
umphs.
Was she really flirting?
1t looked like 1t when she gave rose
to the gentleman who had taken her in
TO supper.
She had waltzed three times with
young Lansing, who had been halt wild
over her four or Ave years ago and
iust now Senator Harrington was fan
ming her, while they discussed litera-
ture animatedly.
Hector began to grow indignant.
These fellows seemed 10 forget that
she was his wife. He would have the
next waltz with her himself.
particular corner, she, III company with
her escort, was examininga new vol
ume of poems in another room.
just once In the course Of the evening,
Laura danced with him but for the
rest If the time she took very little no.
tice Of her liege lord except to throw
him careless word or smile az they
met now and then in the ever shifting
throngs.
He was glad to take her home at last;
and IN the following day, while bust
ness held him at the bank, mother e.
lott and Laura discussed the party
with softly triumphant ripples Of laugh
ter.
After that. Laura resumed her old
place in society to certain extent.
Her home was never neglected, no
wifely nor motherly duty was forgotten;
but young Mrs. Elliott reigned right
royal = In the brilliant gatherings which
had missed her 30 long.
1t took Hector some time to recover
his mental equilibrium after the first
surprise, and even then he never sus-
pected the plot against him men are
stupid sometimes.
He became 80 anxious lest all these
brilliant characters should win his wife
from him, that he straightway became
her moss ardent and chivalrous lover
again, and dropped all idle tlirtations.
How learned all this | shall not tell
you, but to this day Laura has never
repented taking her mother. in.law's ad.
vice, and the sun shines on no happier
home. prouder hush and, nor more lov-
ing wife than you will find on c.
street.