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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03

The great sale Of Scott Bros. ~ Co. contin
ues to be the most popular sale ever Inaugural,
ted in Ottawa, Popular, because the custo
mers have had first class goods at jus, the
figures they were advertised at,
Messrs. Scott Bros. * Co. say the more
goods they sell the cheaper they can make
the goods, for it enables them to purchase in
large quantities and save large discounts 10y
paying cash, and by selling their goods spot
cash they can save their customers large prof.
its, for houses who trust out their goods must
necessarily get big profits TO make up their
losses.
The figures below speak for themselves and
can Le compared with those from any Icity in
the Union. Large lots of new goods received
this week and the same rule of low prices will
be made on them MS on those advertised last
week.
10000 yards new choice prints 10 yards for
3Sc, and 10 yards yard-wide shecting for 3Sc
Another lot of cashmeres at 2jc. Their James
town dress goods, 20c to 25c. More summer
silks at 25c, worth 30. Colorcd Amcricansilks
worth Sl.25, at Csc.
The low prices on shoes continued, 500
fine buttoned shoes for Sl.31. Ladies' ant
children's rubbcrs at 25c. A new lot of rec
table damasks at 25c and cream table lincn'
at l5c Fine German table linens, cream ant
white, worth 15c at soc.
Big sale of carpets for next 10 days. Cal
and see the prices.
All millinery goods marked array dow'
When Scott Bros. IL Co. advertise an article
you are sure to find it unless you wait to,
long and they have been sold out.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03

A passenger named Brown on one Of the
Rock Island trains, beated several hours last
Friday night by the wreck near Buffalo Rock,
met with a sad death at Peru the following
morning, about o'clock. The train made a
to the depot platform. In attempting to re-
turn to the car he fell under the moving train
and almost instantly the wheels passed over
his neck, completely severing the head from
the body The deceased resided at Daven-
port, and was a travelling liquor dealer. In
his pocket were found sl5 in cash and an ac-
cident insurance policy for $1,000, issued the
evening before. The remains were forwarded
to the friends in Davenport that afternoon.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03

The Big Springs, Texas, PaDta9raDh says
"Thc Midland company's office is nearly done,
the well is fast progressing downward, the
his work and everything will be in readiness
for the sale of lots by the time the big excur.
sion reaches here on the 18th prox DR.. Har.
ris informs us that he is in receipt Of letters
from all over the state making inquiries as Il
the new town-that merchants printers and
sundry mechanics announce their intention
Of settling there. Also, that his advices from
the older states are very favorable, and that
the new town is bound to be a success, sure
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03
FORBES e. FLICK

Mr. K. A. Murphy late Of Parry IL Murphy
was found this morning back of Central Park
by Jo Fleming and Aug Seibold. A bottle
was found near by him, probably filled with
liquor, which Seibold broke. He was brought
to town by 10. Fleming and a boy, and taken
to No. 3l5 Harrison street, but he was too
much exhausted to recover, and he died about
house.
Mr.. V. II. Dumbeck sends us the Peoria
Journal containing the above. Mr.. Murphy
will be remembered as a former furniture
dealer of this city. His daughter Alice with
her young brother and baby are in Peoria,
Mr.. NJ had had a hard fight for existence dur
and the family suffered great privations at
times.
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T'II,,SI:
IIuI.I's.


\ rather exiting runaway occurred on
Monday evening, which fortunately resulted
in no injury to anyone. Mr.. Egan's bus
team became frightened at something just
afterthe Peru accommodation came in, and
started from the Rock Island depot, down
Columbus street. The driver, who was ON
the platform at the time, was unable to check
them, and the only occupant of the bus was
young man named Bailey, cripple. The
horses ran to Main street, thence west to La
Sale, thence north to Superior, thence east 10
and under the aqueduct, thence back west to
Columbus street and south again to the
bridge over the canal, where they finally
came to a standstill, either from exhaustion,
some one checking them or through regard
for the SO 90 fine" notice. The young man
referred to can scarcely be said to have en-
,joyed his ride, and managed to escape from
the bus near the aqucduct.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03
County Grange.

The regular quarterly meeting of La Sail,
County Pomona Grange No. 81, P. of H., vii
be held with Freedom Grange in the yillag,
Of Harding, H., the first Thursday and Fri
day " June next, 5th and 9th. 1t may be eX
pected that the lecturer of the County
Grange, Mrs. " 8. Ashley, will prepare q
suitable and interesting programme for tn,
occasion. All members of the Order in good
standing of La Sale, Putnam and Marshal
counties are cordially invited to be present
and take part in the discussions.
Z. Rowland, Master.
Attest: L. s. SAMSON, sec'y.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03

Mrs. Gregg has just received her new
spring styles of millinery and her new style
hats and bonnets, and is now ready for bust
ness. She is obliged to continue the MILL
merry business one more season. All orders
will be promptly attended to when left TO her
care, and you will be well pleased with her
prices. She has garden hats, trimmed, for 50
cents. untrimmed, from IA to p cents
Trimmed straw bonnets, 81 30 to $3.50.
SARAH GREGG.
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Very Remarkable Recovery.

Mr.. Geo. '. Willing, Of Manchester, Mich,
writes: my wife has been almost helpless FOR
five years, so helpless that she could not turn
over in bed alone. She used two bottles of
Electric Bitters, and il 40 much improved that
she is able now to do her own work"
Electric Bitters will do all that is claimed
for them. Hundreds of Testimonials attest
their great curative powers. Only fifty cents
a bottle at Lutz ~ Briggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03
The PrOper Way

To attach a stamp to an envelope is to mois.
ten the envelope and then apply the stamp.
Try this. If We all did the proper thing we
would use DIR. Jones' Red Glover Tonic for
dyspepsia, costiveness, bad breath, piles,
dimples. ague and malaria diseases, poor APP
petite, low spirits, headache, or diseases Of
the kidneys, stomach and liver. Price Soc,
of F. Y. Griggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03
Things to Know,

That the best eye tester in the world is The
Johnston Dioptric Eye Meter,
That this eye meter will accurately detec
any and every defect of the eye.
That the frames of the Johnston Patent
Easy Fitting Spectacles and Eye Glasses are
unparalleled.
Call and have your eyes tested r. Ii
Trask, jeweler and optician, opposite Armory
Block, second door north of City Drug Store
is sole agent for these goods.
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Postotiice Block, Ottawa, Ill.

Rev. Madison c. Peters will begin series
of sermons on the Sermon on the Mount, TO-
morrow morning. In thc7cyeninIMr. Peters
will continue his lectures on the Command.
ments. Subject: "A Little Storm with Shot
and Shell from the ArmOry Of the Second
and Third Commandments
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03

Yesterday morning two small boys were
playing in boat on the side cut near Madi-
son street bridge, when accidentally one of
the one armed bridge tender, notwithstanding
his disability, bravely jumped in after him
and kept the boy afioat until other assistance
arrived, when both were taken from their un.
comfortable bath
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03
EXCLUSIVE.

We wish to say once for all that the gen
uinc and original jamestown suitngs are
sold in Ottawa only at HmrS, we having the
exclusive sale of these celebrated goods for
the past five years, They are made by VIM.
Hall IL Co., jamestown, New York,
We make this statement that our friends
and customers may not be guided into buying
inferior goods called "Jamestown."
For full line of the original goods go to
Hubs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03

NEcKwEAR.-Tne new styles for the com
ing season are beautiful indeed. This spring
the manufacturers have surpassed all previ.
Gus efforts, and We are able to offer our trade
more new and novel shapes and colors than
ever before. VI. STIEfEL, ClOthier.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03

The rain on Thursday evening materially
interfered with the young peoples May bas
kct festivities throughout the city. May bias
kcts were hung in honor of the day, however
and the little ones seemed to eujoy themselves
nearly as well as though the evening had
been pleasant.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03

An unusually large amount of business will
come before the meeting of the city council
next Tuesday evening. Besides the regular
order of business, there will be the canvass
ing the returns Of the late election and swear.
ing in the reelected and new members, re.
port from the health officer, mayors annual
address. etc.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03
-SsS
Ladies',

If you want to see something nice in summer
silk, in striped, checked or plain, and at prices
that will amaze you, call and see them. They
are beautiful. Also an elegant line of para
soils in colors, styles and prices to please all,
Respectfully,
EnnnES & FL Ilk
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Lecture Course.

Rev. W. F. Day will deliver the last of the
lecture course next Tuesday evening at the
Congregational church. He will take for his
subject: The Ottoman Empire" As this is
for the benefit of the Public Library in which
all are interested there ought to be a large at
tendance Admission, soc.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03

JOHN P. FLICK buys live poultry for tn
eastern markets; butter, eggs, &C., fat beef.
calves, hogs, etc, for the store and market.
Give him call before selling and Obtain
prices. Main street, one block west OF
Shuler's warehouse.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03

In our advertising columns will be found a
notice of sale of furniture. The articles to be
sold are in tirst-class condition, are of excel
lent style and quality, and many decided bar
gains may be obtained.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03

Receipts given. Money refunded if Orders
are lost. Sold at all offices of the Co. Pay
able at $500 places. Rates: To S5-5c; Sl0-Sc,
S20-l0c; S30-l2c; S40-l5; $4,000
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03

Hon. Wright Adams is improving mis- res
dence near Sheridan by building an addition
and fixing up the inside in elegant style AT,
ter the improvements are finished it will be
one Of the finest country residences in this
county.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03

Gay IL Spencer, the young men who pro.
pose establishing the Vienna Bakery in the
old Walther block, will be ready. to serve
their patrons to-day. Ice cream, lemonade,
confectionery, &c, and a full line of breads,
e.,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03
Remember the Fair closes in two weeks.

The Rev. o. o. Fletcher, of the Baptist
church, will have for his subject Sunday
morning Christian Covetousness," and in
the evening, Hope for the Young Man"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03
Young Ladies library ASSOCIATION.

The members of the Y. l.. l.. Association
will please remember the annual meeting
next Monday morning in the Library room.
The officers for the cnsuingyear will be elect.
ed and other matters of importance attended
TO. \ fun attendance is requested.
LILLIAN MATToCKs, Sec.
ALICE EIskE Pres
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03

The Decoration Day Association, Of this
city, are making all necdful preparations for
the usual observance of DecoratonDay MAY
30th.) +. A. Nattingcr, l.. w. Brewer and r,
c. Gibson have been appointed committee
on programme.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03
Notice.

All parties knowing themselves TO be in.
debted to d. Maherlwil please call and settle
their accounts at thei old stand on La Sale
street, where the booksswill be found for the
present ID. NAHER
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T HOSE
COLORBD
81 PER YARD.

BAPTIST The commencement exercises of
the Baptist Union Theological Seminary to be
held next week at Morgan Park, Cook coun-
ty, will be attended by Rev. Mr.. Fletcher, of
This citv
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03

SHIRTS. Full assortment Of shirts of all
kinds, all prices from coarse working shirt
to the finest dress shirt. Prices invariably
favoring the customers.
NJ SrIERBL, Clothicr
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03

other new goods have arrived, at the Fair.
Only two weeks more
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Money to Loan,

We have money to loan on real estate Sc
curity; also a few mortgages, kfor small
amounts, for sale.
MACKINLAY Il LELAND,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03

If you want good mixed paint the best in
the market, call on Lutz IL Briggs for the
Aston.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03

ARTISTS MATERIALs.-A full assortment
at Hapemau & Graham's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03
Hull's Hosiery.

We offer to-day and until sold:
The best ladies hose in the market for II cts.
%
:. q - 40
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03

Large Dsh-Pans and Garden Tools at the
Fair. Only two weeks more.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03
FOR SALE.

large twostory Frame House and good barn, and
hye lots, with all kinds Of fruit trees situated at the
southwest corner of ShabbOna Square. within four
blocks Of the postOice. Also number Of beautiful
building lots on the east side Of Fox river.
MAY & ISSf.-lw- ANNA LEWIS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03

ACCIDENTAL DRowNING.-On Saturday last
an elderly man, named Nicholas Demont, and
his wife came to Ottawa from Strcator to con
suit with DR.. Dyer, the gentleman being in
in poor health. After the consultation the
couple walked over to the Mineral Spring to
rest themselves and pass the time until the
arrival of the train While thus waiting they
walked up the river short distance, and to
assist him Mr.. Demont attempted to cut a
stick In some manner the stick broke, pre-
cipitating the unfortunate man into the river
In his fall his head must have struck rock
for, although his body came to the surface
twice, the man exhibited no sign of conscious
ness. The wife fastened back to the spring
house and called for help, and soon willing
hands rescued the body, but too late DR..
Gundlach attempted resuscitation in vain,
and when it was apparent that life was extinct
Deputy Coroner Weeks was notified and jury
summoned, whose verdict was in accordance
with the above stated facts. The deceased was
a coal miner, and had but recently returned
to Streator from France, whittier he had been
for the benefit of his health. He leaves a
widow, and two young men sons.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03

MONEY TO LOAN on farm property IN sums
Of 81 900 and over. G. GRIGGs, Ottawa, Ill.
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And if you want pair of &c. hose We have
them.
See the lace and French ribbed hose at
Huns.
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FARMER
N. G. CHEAPBUYER.

JUST MY LUCK! Saved - cts on first price Paid
for repairs during season. $3.50 aud express same,
500
MY corn chokcd g. death with weeds. my stock il
scrnwny my peck textbook il busted So Is my back and
All because bought CHEAP, - Cultlvaur WliEW.!!
WISH nan BuUuur AZ "ADANS" CILrIVNToEi
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03

Call at the Vienna Bakery for Vienna bread
-Walther block, Madison street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03

Alston's mixed paints, the best in the world,
at Lut2 IL Briggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-03

1 As the spring housc.cleaning and carpet re-
ncwing season progresses the greater has been
the demand on the carpet stock at II. j Gil-
LENS; and those who have examined it have
pronounced 1t not only the best in variety OF
patterns and fabrics but the lowest in price
that has yet been seen in Ottawa. This carpet
stock has been repeatedly enlarged TO meet
the demands of the trade until to-day 1t con-
tains everything desirable in the carpet line,
as well as the choicest goods for hangtngs,
window decoration, shades, uphostering ma
tcrials, &c: all of which are made to order to
suit the tastes or ideas of customers, in the
most perfect manner. 1t is with especial con
ndcncc we commend this stock to public
attention.
DRESS GOODS.
The spring array of dress goods is one of
the special features at II. j. GuLEN's just
now The house is filled with novelties for
spring in all lines Of goods-a stock which the
ladies viii find unequallcd in the city. During
the week there have been some special arriv-
ais in the way Of some very choice summer
silks, at prices so low that they will fairly as
tonish also large line Of those coored dress
silks. They are showing the best colorcd silk
for 81 ever shown in this market
NOTIONS.
Heavy arrivals in children's, misses and
ladies' hosiery. Something choice in bril-
liant Lisle at 80 per cent. less than former
prices.
Large arrival in gloves of all kinds, at prices
much reduced-a stock in all respects beyond
competition
The general notion stock has been entirely
rcplcnished and filled anew with all that is
new, scasouabc and novel
Indeed all departments are now full and
complete, ready for all demands which II
daily Increasing trade makes. The goods are
there, their quality is reliable, they are just
as represented, and prices are such that Gus
omcrs wi II reap decided bargains in each
and every department during the remainder
of this special 80 days sale.
The new grocery needs no special mention.
The new features, the new goods, the new
prices are advertising themselves and max
ing the house more widely famous as the
best and cheapest grocery in La Sale county.
Call and see what is going on at GILLEN'S.
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lee cream at the Vienna Bakery, old Wal
thcr block.
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ront gear Of truck is obtained by come
ore IN e purchaser should Cn'rr
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ALICE FIsKE, Pres.
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NJ. STIEPEL, Clothicr.
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So do t. Nrighhnr Chp1phuycri / BOUGHT an Nd
ANS and got - bushels corn per acre, My stock il fat
and ~ Is my puChejhuOS.
Had no repair bills, nor any express TO pay Tn lin
her all over
BUY AN "a ADAMS" and you'H be
next t1ll where / am this.
Dodge City times., 1884-07-10
Disciplining o Snake.

1t is but fair to snakes to state that,
though l have often been scared by
them, they have now and then amused
and interested me. To give an instance
in their favor: One day 1 was sitting
with friend in his veranda, when a
chattering. Kissing mass fell from the
thatch roof down to the broad path. so
necessary round dwelling in lands
where grass fires are frequent, and
would, but for this precaution, be likely
to com. roaring for admittance to the
threshold. Well, this roll of living
matter fell, and natural antipathy rum
ming through my nervous system like
an electric current warned me that q
snake, though undistinguishable, was
in this bundle; and, surely, soon q
brown one urcoiled itself and went
across the path, much impeded by two
valiant little birds, who must have
caught him poaching in their nest and
turned him out. Now they we're seeing
him safe of the premises, and on his
way into the thick refuge of grass, for
which he was hurrying against adverse
circumstances. the birds were giving
him piece of their minds in aggra-
vated twitter-lanouage. He could not
stand and give fight, for the moment
he looked to the right an angry leak
nipped his left side; on turning to the
left he received peck on his smooth,
ripping skin from the infuriated parent
to the right. On and on went the party,
the brave birds worrying the snake until
che grass was reached, and then sbsy
!sft him. = I,s'sdon Socieis.
Dodge City times., 1884-07-10
HUMOROUS.

Why is 81" the happiest of VOW
els? Because it is bliss, while "e" is
in woe constantly, and all the others are
in purgatOry.
THAT'S what l call forcing the is
suc," as Fogg remarked when he saw
Biggs drive his son into the house.
Boston Transcript.
She" Will you Join me in a cup of
tea, MIR. Simpkins:'" Mr.. Simpkins-
"Ah, thank you: but wouldn't it be
rather crowded?" ?"--LJe.
Twill the coming man be hap
pier?' asks writer. 1t depends to a
great extent upon whether his wife has
got tired and gone to sleep or is still
waiting up for him.-Boston Post.
"A Cincinnati girl was arrested for
setting fire to house. Although this
is leap year, the girl who takes this
method of catching flame is carrying
things too far.-Bos,on Budget
-"Dear, dear!'' exclaimed nervous
old lady, whose son was first mate on q
coasting schooner. ''dear, me! Son
with ice, bound South. What if the ice
should melt and sink 'em all?' ..
My daughter, you ought to have
some aim in life," said a Burlington
father to his thoughtless sixteen year
old. ''Oh, am going to, papa"' was
the enthusiastic reply. II have got my
beau Observation-Disclosures Free Press
When a Tennessee husband will
horsewhip his wife for washing potatoes
in his Sunday plug hat. it is time to in
quire whether this generation of men
isn't getting to be too confoundedly
high-tOned for the age of the county
Somerril1e Journal.
Several Kinds of Love
There's love for the lad who takes his tod.
And u love for the lad who don't:
There's love for the lad who works his way
And a love for the lad who wont:
There's love for the lad OF the cigarette,
And love for the lad that's rude:
There g a love for the manly lad, you bet,
But none for the Delaware dude.
-IInshing,on STIR.
Little Mile. Jeanne was finishing
her dinner. She had already eaten
small saucer of strawberries, and was
preparing to eat another, when her
mother gently stopped her. You
know one of those saucers was for me,
she said. Mile. Jeanne hesitated for
moment, and then exclaimed. suddenly:
''What pity ate yours iirst"'
-"Dear me-" gasped Mrs. Knoawl.
''here is terrible item in the paper
My, how the poor man must have suf-
fered." "What is it?' said her hus-
band, coming to her side. why, one
of these poor walking-match fellows
swallowed sponge" 'What? Let
me see." After carefully reading the
article, MIR. X. threw the paper down.
rowling: "You women amt got
5raln of sense; it don't say he swal-
owed a sponge" II know it don't. in
those exact words" answered his wife;
hen brightly continued, but how
could he throw up the sponge if he
didn't swallow it?''-AAanta Constit,s-
ti0n.