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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

La Sale and Seneca seem to hold the fort
just now In the grain trade, both towns pay.
lug higher prices than any other canal or in.
land railroad town. Consequently, farmers
who can are hauling to those towns in pre-
ference to nearer and more natural markets
Again the question arises Is there combi-
nation? Many farmers heresbouts insist
there is taclt, il not definite one; and
there is more talk among them, especially
the richer ones, of shipping by rail direct tc
Chicago themselves.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

Only few more days yet remain OF the
great winter sale at II. j. GILLEN's; and
sweeping reductions are made on all winter
goods, in which line many valuable articles
will be found, which will be cleared out re-
CARELESS of cost. This sale has been the
most important commercial feature o. the
winter aud will be wound up With proper
climax. II you want to secure BARGAINS IN
WINTER GOODS call at once, before TIE sale
ends.
GREAT ARRIVALS.
Large arrivals this week in Domestics,
Housekeeping Goods, Sheetings, shirtlngs,
Bleached and Unbleached Muslins, of all
widths and prices, at a marked reduction from
all former prices; also table linens, napkins,
towellngs-the largest stock ever opened
here-at reduced prices.
EMBRoIpERIEs
Large arrival of embroidenes, direct from
first hands, to be sold at correspondingly low
pr ces, during the few days yet remaining OF
the great water sale.
!. THE GENERAL STOCK
VI ull SOouo 10 COtuplclc hS uouuii SOubhiu
ing every desirable fabric, at bed rock prices.
which is supplemented by boot and shoe
department in first class condition, offered at
the extreme of low prices.
THE GROCERY DEPARTMENT
Is complete in itself, and is selling goods at
the bottom figures as low as the lowest, ard
meeting all special cuts. Following are
some sample prices
SUGAR FOR ONE DOLLAR:
Q lbs. Cut Loaf.
II lbs. Granulated
II lbs. Standard A.
l21s lbs. ExtraC.
IL lbs Light G.
IL lbs. Choice New Orleans.
Bargains in syrups OF all kinds from 40c q,
syrup up to choice maple.
Teas and cotiees correspOndlngly low.
All groceries as lo,c as the forrest, remem-
Der.
ali are invited to call and examine goods
and prices, the house being convinced all
classes of buyers will save money by go do
ing.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02
A New Organization.

On Thursday evening about 80 young
women gathered together in the basement
Of the Presbyterian church. and Young
Peoples Christian Association was organ
lied. Rev. Madison c. Peters was elected
President, j. Heron Eckles, ESQ.,, Vice presl-
dent, Miss Rhodes Secretary. and So Carrie
Wiesner, Treasurer The society will meet
regularly every Monday evening. A read
ing room in the pastors study will be open
Monday aud Wednesday evenings, from TO
Q p. m. The society will also meet every
alternate Friday evening for literary pur.
,Joscs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

On Tuesday the coroner held an inquest
on the body Of James Lee, OF La Sale. The
affair was not an edifyng one, the witnesses
testifying that Lee had shortly before his
daughter and her paramount, while drunk.
The whole crowd are bad lot" However,
as he was taken with pneumonia about the
same time, the jury gave the crowd the bene-
At OF the doubt, and rendered a verdict Of
death from natural causes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02
4 Card---Millinery.

Miss A, ID. Brady, the Madison street mil
liner, late Of New York City, wishes to ex-
press her sincere thanks to the ladies OF OF
taws, for their liberal patronage during the
past season. She started for New York Or
Monday for the purpose of selecting her
spring and summer millinery, which shall be
from the most approved plates. On her re.
turn her patrons may expect many new
novelties received direct from Paris, and it
will be advisable for all to await her spring
opening. During Miss Brady's absence, her
sister, Mrs. Hazltt will have charge OF the
business here.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02
VIII lie Started.

On Tuesday last the Conference Commit
tee, composed OF members Of the Window
Glass Workers Association aud the Western
Manufacturers Association held another
meeting in Pittsburg, which was continued
until u late hour that evening and resumed
again the next morning. Before the final
adjournment on Wednesday an agreement
was entered INTO which iDsures the resume-
ton of work in all the factories. BY the
terms OF this agreement the men will be
paid last years wages until April lSt, after
which the wages will be regulated by a
sliding scale TO be determined by the price of
glass. Both parties have made great con-
cessions, and IL is matter Of congratulation
that a settlement has been effected in as
peaceful and amiable manner.
immediately upon the news being tele-
grapbed to Ottawa that terms had. been
agreed upon the fires were started in the
east house and IN the old bottle house, (now
the double.th house, aud it is probable
they will be started In the third before many
days. The first blowing will be done on
Wednesday or Thursday next and from that
time on a scene OF activity ana industry will
be presented in the manufacturing districts
OF Ottawa.
Blowing will also be begun early next
week In the green house of the Bottle Com
pany's works, which will give employment
to forty additional men. The Bottle Compa.
ny are assured of orders that will keep the
green house in operation until July LIST.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

We desire to cal! the attention of all lovers Of Good
Bread to the "Si,er Cloud" and 'Hungarian' brands
Of Flour manufactured by us. These FOurs are made
from the choicest wheat that be procured BY
scientific admixture Of No. hard Minnesota spring
wheat with the winter wheat, produce Flour pos.
sessng all the advantages of each kind. The Siver
Cloud is worthy of its name, and makes the whitest
Of aky lOayes though it especially adapted to pas.
try biscuit rolls etc. The Hungarian is great.
est and best known brand because ii is the great bread
making -four, producing it does white, moist nutty
favored loaf Ask your grocer for either brand. YOB
will be well pleased.
COTTON DAWELL d HAMILTON
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

D. NJ. Ferry & Co., the well known Detroit
Seedsmen, favor us with copy OF their
beautiful Seed Annual for 1884, as well as
with specimens OF their flower and garden
seeds The annual is not only convenient as
a Catalogue OF all plants and flowers worthy
OF cultivation in this climate, but is valuable
for the many practical directions it contains.
The Ferry seeds are kept BY all our seedsmer
and grocers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02
ARTISTS MATERIALS. A full assortment
at Hapeman Il Grahams.
81 KIT

On Wednesday next, FEB, o. the famous
Chanfrau will appear at the opera house as
Kit, the Arkansas Traveller" No character
player OF the day il better known than Chan
between Chicago and st. Louis gives few
Illinois towns the opportunity to hear him in
this standard piece. The piece was written
expressly for Chanfrau many years ago and
has been permanent success, bearing rope
ttion as few plays Will, aud always drawing
often repeated. Seats now on sale
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

Mrs. Or. Keck's announcement appears
elsewhere thIs week IL will bear reading
about two years now and is earning an envi-
able reputation. She came here entirely
unheralded but her practice has grown
wonderfully fast. That her methods are
successful is amply testified to by our home
people who have been her patients and have
received aid while under her treatment
Chronic offenders will do well to read hei
announcement and visit her next visit
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02
Herman Sonoo, of Biblical Inquiry

On Sunday a German Bible class will be
started in the Presby terrain Sunday School,
which meets every Sunday after the morning
service at ll:S0 A NJ. The class will be
taught by Rev. Madison c. Peters very
cordial Invitation is extended to the Germans
Of this city, young and old, and Of whatever
religious opinion, all will be made welcome.
All students OF the German language should
avail themselves OF the golden opportunity
TO study the Book OF Books In the grandest
language 10 the world The regular Sunday
school will be taken up for Sunday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

Aforementioned Cooper, a printer in the
Time, Office OF this city. had the misfortune
on Thursday evening to have his right
thumb broken In such q way 1t will disable
him from business for many weeks TO come.
The broken member WAS dressed by Drs
Dyer and Wells. Ernest will have the sym
patty OF the entire typographical fraternity
Of the city. besides many other friends, In
hls atiiction-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

DIED. ON Tuesday evening last, Miss Mel
lie, eldest daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. b. b.
Fellows, died Of consumption. The deceased
was a young lady highly esteemed by large
circle OF friends and her loss Will be mourned
deeply. The funeral occurred on Thursday
the remains being inferred in the family
cemetery at Norway.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

The annual masquerade ball of the Ottawa
Turn .Verein takes place at the hall on Mon
day evening, February llth, These annual
mask balls are the feature OF the winter, and
this years will be no exception. All who
attend are sure to have Jolly time.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02
Sale Bills,

The FREE TRADER job office is prepared
to furnish sale bills on shortest possibleno-
tice. If necessary, parties from a distance
can have their order oiled and take posters
home with them the day the order is received
Prices reasonable.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

On Saturday evening last the large smoke
house of William Degen, on the east side,
was burned with its contents, involving a
loss of something over a hundred dollars
The alarm was sounded and the department
responded with lie customary promptness
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

COmrade Wilcox, Of Mendoza, whose 90
coethes loqsDendi many in Ottawa remember
seems to have gotten himself into box >
Ia the minutes OF the G.. A. K. department
cncampment at Decatur, Thursday appears
this Item:
twas suggested that an effort be made to
recover the $500 due the encampment from
Comrade Wilcox, and In case OF failure TO or
der his dismissal.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

The Amphions, at meeting last Monday
evening, elected the following officers, who
serve three months; President, Milo Putncy;
vice president, A. r. Knight; secretary,
Chas. Taylor treasurer, Otto j. Gondolf.
The club also increased tie membership to
thirty
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

JOHN P. FLICK buys live pog!try for the
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
Shulers warehouse
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

Lacey 81 Smith expect to open their new
store in the opera house block about March
lst. And about the same time Mr.. Wilson,
late of the Nine Cent Store, will open u
fancy and notion store in the Gedney block.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

A new departure for leap year was an oys-
ter supper gotten up by the gentlemen of
the Baptist church, which was served in the
basement OF the church on Thursday even
ing. To the credit Of the gentlemen be 1t
said their efforts were well appreciated by
the many fair ladies' who pstronized the well
supplied tables. The bashful young gentle
men who waited upon the guests were H. G..
Strawn, cashier; w. L. Prchard, I. W. Ham
mond, Clarence Stewart, c. Leroy Ballard,
G. f. Penny, Ed. B Griffith, NJ. Putney,
Harry Moore. F. W. Lansing, Henry Mayo,
Burt Rowe, J. z. Scott George Penny, J. +.
Porter, Will Harding, W. c. Riale, Frank
Lancaster, Dan. Roberts, Wallace W. Hard.
ing, o. N. Buttertield, James McMauus.
Committee OF Receptiou-Rev. o. o.
Fletcher, Judge d. Evans, j. n. shuler, o,
o. Wakefield, II. D. Olmstead, j. X Shaver,
Hon. l.. W. Brewer.
The net receipts were considerable and
went to swell the church fund.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

The burlesque Romeo and Juliet" which
some years ago, will be repeated by pretty
much the same company at the opera house
on Feb. 25 and 26 II will be "great," OF
course; and unsteady stronger than it was
hnfnrp
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

II you are a frequenter or a resident Of
miasm attic district barricsde your system
against the scOurge OF all new countries
ague, bilious and intermittent fevers-hy
the use OF Hop Bitters.
LUsISGroS, Mich, Feb. 2, 1880
have sold Hop Bitters for four years and
there Is no medicine that surpasses them for
bilious attacks, kidney complaints and many
diseases incident to this malarial climate.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

Robson & Dryer have purchased the
stock and good will in trade Of ID. A. Maher,
corner Of Superior aud Columbus streets,
aud are now invoicing preparatory to con
solidating the two stores. T.. j. Robson has
purchased the building from Mr.. Maher.
Fioke IS BEEN have purchased the building
nov occupied By the first named firm.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

Mr. and Mrs. B. b. Fellows desire to re-
turn their sincere thanks to their friends,
both at Ottawa and Norway, for the kind at
tentions and sympathies they have received
daughter Nellie.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

Mr Geo D. Laid, Of Peru, has purchased
the Brown Bros. bank, al La Sale, both bust
ness and building. II Is thought the pur-
chase has heen made in the Interest OF the
other bank at La Sale
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

THE NEW STOCK OF EMBROIDERIES
AT LYNCH'S Is IMMENSE IN QUANTI.
TY AND VARIETY, AND PRICES ARE
EXPENSELESSLY Low.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

The ST. Louie, Mo, Post, Dt'pateh says.
that Mrs. Phoeba Rice. l2OS Madison street,
q sister Of Hon. II. Clay Sexton, Chief, St.
Louis Fire Depart. had been a sufferer from
inffam N story rheumetism for seven wears
the muscles Of her hands and limbs were
contracted and she used crutches. By . sin
gle application Of st. Jacobs OIL che WAS
benefited instsntsueously, and finally CON-
nl,tely cured
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

Diseases of the feet OF horses and cattle are
readily cured by the use Of Coles Veterinary
Carbollsalve. 1t allsys Inflammation, re-
moves sll impurities, prevents the hoof be-
coming brittle. ana will grow torgh, heal
thy hoof In short time. II Will cure any
case OF scratches. cuts, gals or sores, and
bring In the hair in the original color.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02
sale.

On fiday, Feb. q, Nelson Wiley, Of Deer
Park t., will sell at his residence, nine
horses, light Jersey cows, SO shoats, 10
Southdo'n aad Cotswold ewes, and other
articles, o nine months credit.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

Rev Madison e. Peters subjects at the
Presbyterian church tomorrow will be,
IN the morning, Below Zero" In the
evening, Hard Up,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

It has been noticeable fact that during
the long period of idlness to which the win.
dow glass workers have been subjected,
these men have been among the most order
ly OF our citizens. We have had none Of
that rioting or boisterous conduct that usu-
ally follows.strikes and lockouts in other
cities, but instead the Ottawa glassworkers
have proven themselves gentlemen, and By
their conduct have won many friends among
the disinterested people here.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

Baxter's Mandrake Bltters are purely d
vegetable compound, and are perfectly safe
for the most delicate to use. Price % cents.
Lutz IL Briggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

Received TO day, load Of the finest cOnces
the market can produce. Fresh roasted and
genuine, at the Tea Store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02
DISSOLUTION.

The firm of Baldwin Kuyl. Of the ottawa Marble
Works. IT, this day dissolved by mutual consent.
have purchased from NJ W. Baldwin all his interest In
the stock and all other property of said trm. | have
assumed the payment OF all debts OF the firm of Bad.
win d Kuy and the notes accounts and debts due and
to become due TO said firm will be collected by me.
shall continue the marble and granite business In all
It's branches at the Old stand. EMILE RUIL.
Ottawa January 4 tSSt-iW
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

Remember the bargains given away every
day In mems and boys clothing before re
mOval to our new store.
A & IN
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02
10 TO 25 Per Cen In the Shade.

Come this week aud see that nearly all our
mems and boys overcoats have been re-
duced to almost one halt of their value, as
We must dispose of all stock possible before
we commence to move, which will be very
soon. Therefore do not miss thus chance.
A. FRANK Il Co,
The Peoples ClOthier.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

A full line and the finest assortment OF
valentines that can be found In the west, at
Hapeman * Graham's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

There has been some talk of an Improve
ment Association being formed in South OF
tawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

If you want clothing FOR the boys don't
fail to visit A. Frank & Co.'s great clearing
out sale before removal
-FUANk A. On
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

Valentines for the young, the old, the sen
timental, the grave, valentines for all, at
Hapeman IL Graham's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

During the war the lives OF Thousands Of
of our soldiers were saved by the use Of
Downs Elixir for coughs and colds. Lutz "
Bripgs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

Step In at Hapeman Il Graham's and take
a look at their assortment of valentines.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

Diaries for 1884.
A large assortment, at very low prices, at
Efapeman IL Graham's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02
Hot aud Free.

The tea man will give next Saturday hot
coffee to every caller.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

of all sizes, printed on good paper, at Hape-
man & Graham's. Orders by mail promptly
filled
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

W. J. Nelly, Ottawa, H., has Plymoth
Rock fowls fr sale.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

Valentines of every variety, at Hapeman n
Graham's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

J. VI. French, the halter, has just received
some new, nobby neckwear and spring hats.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02

OLD PAPERs,--Old newspapers, large sizes,
for sals a. this office, in lots to suit
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-02-02
Valentines

Next week T.. Y. Griggs Will exhibit the
finest line Of silk fringe, satin and lace valen
tines ever shown in this city.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-17

although he may have many thousand
gold pieces hidden away. Frequently
this does not prevent sale government Of
fetal from discovering the hiding place
OF bis treasures by fearful fortunes. If
any Moor wishes to destroy his enemy he
denonnces him as ricls
The taxes arc collected in the same
expedient and effective manner in which
justice is adminisG tered. Whenever
the sultan needs anoney ne orders
all his pashas to collect the tenth
prescribed by the koran, and
TO send him the amount required
within certain time. These
pashas pay themselves for their services
by doubling the amount, a policy which
IS eagerly followed By their subordinates.
The poor. instead Of paying the sultan
his tenth, have TO paw another tenth to
the pasha, and third tenth to the zap
itch, the caids and showsh. This is but
one of the many taxes imposed upon the
Moors. Every date tree, each pair of
oxen, every sheep and horse is taxed.
Imports and exports II goods, sales of
merchandise, and business trans actions
OF all kinds are taxed to the utmost. In
deed, only small part of the earnings
of the people remain their own
The interior towns Of Morocco are not
inhabited by Europeans. nor do consuls
reside in them. Nothing remains for
the oppressed but revolt. The emperor
keeps his regular army and his guards
for the purpose of chastising such rebels.
AS soon as he gets news of revolt he
sends his troops 10 tho town to plumber
and destroy. Prisoners are rarely per-
mitted to u, y. Their heads are cut off
on the spot and sent 10 the emperor, who
has them exhibited o*er the gates of the
principal cities of his empire as warn
ing to others. The emperors army,
however, is weak, ans the distances be-
tween interior towns are great, so that
he is only able to control comparatively
small portions of his empire. The Ber-
bcrs or Kabylcs in the smountains and the
Bedouins near the southern desert are
virtually independents
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-17

Imagine whales fencing with one
another for amusement
1t seems as if such D thing could not
be; and yet there are whales of certain
species which not only fence with one
another, but use theiEsteeth for swords.
1t is the narwhal that fences One of
the teeth of the mae narwhal always
grows through the upper lip and stands
out like spear, straight in front of the
animal.
It seems as if all the material that
should have gone 10; fill the narwahl's
mouth with teeth had gone to the one
tooth that grows out through the lip; for
sometimes this toothsis eight feet long
The animal itself, from head to tail, is
seldom more than sixteen feet in length
OF what use such an enormous tooth
is to the narwhal no one knows. Some
persons say it is used for spearing fish /;
others. that its use is to stir up the mud
in the bottom of the ocean in order to
scare out the fish that may be hiding
there; and one man sAys the tooth is for
the purpose of breaking holes in the ice
In winter; for the narwhal. like all
whales, is obliged to. come to the surface
at intervals to breathe
Whatever the tooth is intended to be
used for, it is certaia that when the mar
whal wishes to play II finds another mar
whal of a like mind, and away they
charge at each other I'll the long tooth
swords clash together.
They are active az well as frolicsome
and sailors tell of seeing them crossing
swords in this way, thrusting and parry
ing, and rolling and darting about with
marvellous agility and grace.
The narvhal is light grayin color, and
covered with black spots. For great
many reasons it is valued by the Green
landers. 1t furnishes very fine quality
of oil, its flesh is used for food. and its
skin, made into jelly. and called mdttak,
is considered dainty too choice for
ordinary occasions.
This ''swordsmau of the Deep as !
have called HIM, is o warm blooded ami.
NAL, and must not be COMPOUNDED with
the saw fish or sword fish, both of which
are entirely different from the narwhal.-
John r. Corye1l. IN Sc. Nicholas.