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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-01-19

EISAL SETH ENIESr.--EsTArE or
i LHWls RESDLE. DECEAsED.-NOtice Is hereby
given all persons interested IN said estate that the
EYecutrir OF the last will aud testament
OF said Lewis Rendr. deceased. Will appear be-
fore the Probate Court of the county of la Sale and
-t9te of Inois. AZ the County Court House. IN Ottawa
in s8ld county. Monday. the 18TH day Of February
A. u. 1854 for the purpose Of rendering account -
her proceedings IN The administration VI sst -,tae for
the final settlement.
Dated ~ Ottaws, tbs liib dsy Of January lssi
ELILADETlI RFSDLf,
ATrE-T: A. T. B.GTELs, ENecutrir.
CLERK Probate Court, Ia Sale Co, III. ianl9S~
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To Whom il Nav Concern.

have this day sold 20 X S. Gilbert ana r. j. Msu
chester composing the rn Of H. :. Gilbert Co.. the
grain ana commission business In which have been
engaged al Grand Ridge. South Ottawa, Buffalo Rock.
Uics wedron aud Otfawa, Illinois, together with my
good will IN said bssIess at those places All con-
tracts entered into by in carving such business
gl be fulfilled by said sr; and bespesk for them the
generous patronage accorded NE By the public
ottawa. H.. January -, lbSt:
isnis >. tNOE MONTGOMERY.
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rINAL SET,TI.ENIENT..

EINAL sSETTI .NIf.NT---tsrATE or
Il ENRLINE HAEDY. DECF t-ED.-Notc" II hereby
given 10 all persons Interested In said estate, that the
undersigned tyocnrlN Of the lat VII! aud testament
OF said Eme.inc Hardy. dccca- VIII appear before
Tho Probate Court of the county ui L. Sale and Fiat"
Of Illinois. AT she County Court Hon-~ in Ottawa. IN
said county on Monday, The 18th day Of February \.
d. 1854 for the purpose of rendering ~ account III her
proceedings IL the administration "i u c-t0i" tor
the final settlement.
Dated =, Ottava. hi. ..,h ga, oi January I}hi.
ELM SiEANS.
ATg,ST: 4 I. ENrGkI-. ENcCutIIN.
C'grl I'rphal, Corr. - Sul.r Go. ~. ianls lw
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TO The PUBLIC.

From this Date there will he no adm!ttancc g ia,
County Jail, for tie purpose OF viewing the Jali ana
seeing the inmates, except by attorneys 10 See clients
county physicians 10 the Sick ministers ana SISTERS
of Mercy, spiritual advisers. We are compelled te
take This for the better security OF the inmates
There is al his time confined in the County jan some
of the worst crackmcn in the county. and cannot be
safely and securely confined II the general public Is
admitted. on the 18th inst there came very near be-
ing general jail delivery by two lr three Skilled bur
panel In the iron doors during the daytime. which
would let them INTO fhc outward corridors where they
intended to themselves ard disable the night
guard and jailor when they came in 10 lock them up
for the night In their cells W. T. MlLllGAN.
Ottawa. Jan. II, 1881 Shcrln.
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8O-AcrG Farm for Sale.

The undersigned Offers for sale the East Hal OF the
Northwest Quarter of Section 49, Township 80 North.
Range East OF the Third p. NJ, IN Township of Fall
River Gs miles from OTTAWA. There ls on The place
pretty good house and barn; water, etc. Tho entire
farm Is under cultivation For price and terms call
on or address GEO: W. KANENS. or
DEGEN BROS.
iaulNtr Ottawa, Illinois.
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LYING JUsTIPIABLE.

Ottawa had long needed good family
paper-one that truly told the truth at all
times, under all circumstances. We never
had a really pious paper. The Republicans
was best known in Sunday school circles,
but that excellent paper ct times would
neglect to mention little nasty occurrences,
even when an excellent moral might have
been pointed to adorn the tale. When the
Globe came, however, nursed IN air, pcrme.
ated by all the acumen oil supreme smart.
ness" of whom the G.0be is which, we
felt long-feit went had been tilleG,
The philosophy of chic, had natlr been
considered one g. ,he enact sciences. Men
would differ 81 .uesuons OF rght and
wrong. A. tie advent Of the Gio5e We cy
pected thesc ,eyeI rGes,rns io Be set AT
rest; for VIC hc,er kDaT a, young
newspaper felle. who d.dut seI ont to re-
torn the world. This IS as natural ~ child
ren catching the measles. The Gy3jf nt
course, is now going through the usual
mcasey asonle3, The reforms It has in
Tow are as Haver'y's "i0-c0Dnt 'enl-- iQ;'
and they are aa unique as numerous. We
can be expectel,o so through The whole
catalogue, but here's 9 specimen;
O'Conor Of La I.alle 1as las. week pu,
under bonds Of $4,000 on charge Of per
iurv, as orr readers were duly Informed
at the time IN our Court column. Per.
Jury has beer accounted one Of tie EleaDcSt
of crimes in all age. II 10 houogel with .
special mention IL 'he Dccaiogue, Is
named vndlctivey il ibc criminal code Of
every civilized nation, and 1t was for this
fearful crime that hrnanias and Sappbra
were smitteD by the Spirit at the tee, o. st.
Peter But 1t IS With its apprehension 81
this crime by the Court that the philoso-
pher OF the G!oJe finds himself compelled
70 differ. Speaking Of the case he says;
Certain officers Of the law caused q man
to be put under heavy bonds for trying to
extricate himself from baftardy case, for
doing what most men regard as quite US
tfiable under such circumstance, y il 10
not abs.ractly right.
OF course it is the MeanesI KIND q ii
thing to be jerked up as the defendant IN
bsstsrdy SUIT, and il may take considers
bic nerve to d0'he necessary judicius lying
to tskin" out Of 1t; bat this IE certainly
the first time we ever saw the attempt made
in any public priut-reputable og 0isiepu-
ble-to defend such lying as jUs:iIigh,e
But while we are disposed to appreciate
for all 1t Ia worth the opinion Oh any great
moral question Of such high authority a,
The GleBe-"the whole world" as J, were IL
q chunk we must be permitted 10 Say
that in our view such q doctrine j. a. per
nicious as It's utterance is disgrsceia and
infamous; and to express the hopc that
maugre the sinister teaching Of thu hslr-
Drained philosopher, the liar Will continue
to be odious, and that all other rascal whQ
may get into the clutches Of She law IL de
PENDANTS in bsstardy suits and tahe he
Globes advice to lie out OF them msy fare
as Mr.. O'Conor did, and find them selves
in the happy contemplation Of the possIbi.
lily Of doing the state some service
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M arrteC.

On the ION Inst, at the Clifton Hotel BY Arthur
Lockwood ESQ, Mr. RILEY f. HUPP 10 Miss RA
CHEL TEMPLE. daughter OF Edward Temple, Esq.
Goth Of town OF Serena.
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DISSOLUTION.

Tue nrn Of BALDWIN & Kuyl. Of the Ottawa Marble
Works, u tb,s day dissolved by mutual consent.
have purchased from NJ w. Baldwin al bis interest IN
the stock and all other property Of said rn. have
sAsumed he payment OF al debts OF the ara or Bald
Win Kuyl and the notes accounts and depe Que asI
10 become dIe 70 SAID arm viii be collected BY ne.
sha contaae tAs marble and granite business N e.
is pysnShes at tae old stand. EMILE hNNE
QE.NxA IaL-.sr y lS& ~
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D. A. COOK.

EINAL SUPPLEMENTS -Esr.rE oF
,.Tn,RINE DFpiWCH. DRC'D.--No,ic"ls hereby
given In Al pei Interested in said estate, that the
undcrs Cned ENecu riX Of the last viii and testament
Of said Cahlrnc Dcdrich. deceased, viii appear h fore
the Prohate Court Of the county Of Ia Sale and state
OF Illinois ~ the County Court House. IN ottawa, In
said county on Monday. the ISL day Of February - D.
l-sl for the purpose Of rendering an account Of her
proceedings In the administration ot sH!d estate Cor the
unal settlement.
dated al OttaNa thir 18th day of January isSl.
MARTHA y. SHOEMAKER.
ArrEaT: \. T. BNRTRLs, Executor.
clerk Probate CoUr;. La SALE Ca. III. janl61w
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New York Mercury for 1884
'0RTY SIXTH VOLUME,

with tAr iRlua. number OF the New Year. dated
January c. 1928, the NEW YORK MERCURY entered
upon tts
F0RTY.sIyTR VOLUME,
and 1t Is Dy long OaGs the cheapest a. vel Is lhe
,argest handsomest and hest metropolitan literary
Journal now published Each number contains 50
coumne. or 1900 square inches Of reading matter.
more than Is coo lines.
EQUSILlNG THE CONTENTS or \ TWENTY
FIVE CENT MAGAZINE
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FOR SALE.

Ny Farm OF $40 acres, ~ miles south of Marscilles
Eirstcas proyements: living spring OF water stock
scales, &c. One Of the best grain and stock farms In
La Sale county. For further particulars and terms
call at my residence. in FAN River. or address
i. TRYON,
Jan. 49, 1894. -lwt Nurseries. Illinois.
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I w. E:Bt;RSOL, Attorney and Counselor at
-. Law. Ofice with d. =. Jones, Lynch's BLOCK, OF.
tawa, Ill Notary Public. janlsSi
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Arrangements have been colsummaJed. both at
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A, J. WILLIAMSON,

NOTICE. ESTATE oF LAMBERr IKLLsTKBS. DT.
~ CRasED.-Noiicc IL hereby gwen that the under
sgn.d Executor Of he last will ard testament uf lam
bert Hest-rB late of the county OF Ia Sale AID -tatc
vi Illinois, deceased. will appear before the Probate
Court 81 said county on the third Monday being the
l1ih day OF March 1854. AZ the Probate Cour Room.
n OitlWs In said county, Th-n md where all persons
having claims or demands against aid estate are mott
fed to attend aud present The same Ia Whiting for al
justment.
PHILLIP s''HO,H,
isuls3s Executor
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The NEW TORN MERCURY FOX lssi

W.. be nIae1 PCsse Tree, 10 subscribers IN any part
Of the United States ior Two Dollars AMI fifty Cents
per unurm. one Dosr and twenty-five for six months.
S,7enty.aye Cents .or thrca months. Address
HI. CAuLBRELL. Proprietor,
No 3 Par. Row New York civ
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oanty Superintendent Of Public Schools
G.. b. STOCKDALE.

VIII hold examinations AZ lis Office ia the Court House
on the second and fourth saturdays OF each month,
lptI further motto" lAnl3
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Farm to Rent.

Tnc Peter H. Dick liomestead-lD acres, IN the
town of Serena, with good dwelling house barns, corn
cribs &C. is for rent. For terms apply tod Baglry on
the adjoining farm, ur {" II. +. LINCOLN,
Jan. l!tSu' Ottawa, III.
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the WEEKLY WORLD
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political OF social
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AND ALL CHRONIC DISEASES

md cu,s OF Ecryogs Exhaustion. DEBILITY St.tn.ty;
he send for circular on postal card, AID learn ot
his WONDERFUL isclEN rIric treatment ONE .iS
INTO NEhfehe.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-13
Y.m .. \. N6fes

Young men are invited to attend the young mems meeting tonight at 8 o'clock in the Y. M. c. A. hall. For the past few weeks this meeting has been especially in= teresting.
 The class in penmanship are much pleased with the rapid progress made under the in struction of Professor Lee on the ssHogarth line," which works like magic and facilitates the study to 8 very considerable extent
 On Sunday, December A, the reading room of the Y. M. c. A. will be open from 3 to p. m.
 On Monday evening the regular praise ser- vice will be held. This service is open to all and should be we'll attended by young men especially.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-13

Holiday Goods. The cheapest place in the city to buy holi- day goods is at the Centennial Anna. Tea Co.,, 363 State St. Gall and see the display they are making!
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-13
connecttent De1eeates,

Rev. Dr., Gopdseii ef ths First M. E. 6hufeh Of this city, who is delegate to the Methodist centennial conference at Baltimore, is the guest of Dr. H. M. Wilson, No. 251 Madison avenue. Rev. Dr. Peck, of Trinity M- E. church of this city, who is one of the invited speakers at the conference, is the guest of John D. Pentz, No. 8. Aisquith street. Rev F. w. F1ockeE of the German M. E. church of this city, who is also dele gate, is the guest of F. s. Flocken, No. 151 Arlington avenue. Rev. J. H. Anderson of the Zion A. N. E. church on Foote street is the guest of Mrs, Sarah J. Fodery, No. 164 South CaruiiHe street. Rev. W. Rice, of Middletown; is the guest of George W. Day, No sos N6rth Charles street. These com. prise all the delegates from Connecticut:
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-13
tinOoLN SKATING kINK:
A Crowd Last Even1ng-Schools Invff-
 eA-Nazzz Innnra,.cEer..arats

A Crowd Last Even1ng-SchoOIs InVft-
 ed-New Improvements.
 A large crowd was in attendance at the Lincoln skating rink last night notwith- standing the stormy weather. During the evening the pages of the rink indulged in a potato race. It was very exciting and afford ed much amusement to the spectators Mir Lincoln has extended an invitation to the members of the Hillhouse High school to at tend the rink this afternoon. They accept ed the invitation and will be present in a body. Invitations hEve Also been sent to the various grammar schools for scholars of the Dwight and Skinner schools will attend and the other schools. will be invited in order. Wednesday afternoons will De ladies' days; at the same time special attention will be given to begin ners. Saturday is designated as children's day. dressing room for ladies is being made on the balcony. A smoking room for gentlemen is also being erected The seats on the side arranged so that spectators may have an unobstructed view of the entire floor. The excellent music under the direc- tion of George Streit is 8 great feature. The presence of the genial John Mccarthy assures all the patrons of the rink that nothing will remain undone that will add to their pleasure and comfort.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-13
CALL MODIFIED.

mev. MT. Van Deerlin hector of
 christ Church-The Installation
 Postponed.
 .Rsv Erasmus Van .Dsetiin, the new rector of Christ church, will preach tomorrow at that church. He is already very much liked by the people apd Qn Sunday last preached two elegant and earnest sermons, of which the members of the congregation speak in high terms of satisfaction.
 In consequence of severe cold and hoarse- ness Bishop Williams will not be in New Haven on Sunday, and the formal institution of Mir Van beeriin into the rectorship, ar ranged to tSke piiacs o-incoirow, are therefore Dostnonad
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-13
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
salurday, DecemDef la, 1ssA.
NFyv7 ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY. .

Ano<her Bargain-F ViscouI Zylrrfgtrnas Trees-R Zefdler
 Coal By the Toa-=,J. w. White. Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup-At druggists. Eighmie Patent Shirt-T P. MeFWin. English Susrenders-At Lewis, Tor nenf-House-N. H.Wheel Co. Tor Renf-H House-Henry A. Warner Ter enk-Furnished Room-s5 Olive streeG For Sale Business Grand Union. -Four Passenger Sleighs-B. Manyile & Co. Found-Sun Of HTorey--1ohnson & Bro. E1n-Roller Skating Rink
 Ladies, W&tezpE0ofs-At Lewis
 lsost-Eeoll of BalS-This Ofnce. Lost-Dog-E. Whitney, jr.
 New Music Books-0zve< Bifson & Co. Meeting-National New Haven Bank.
 Meeting-Natio00l TradeSmenas Bank-
 Parisian WAterproofs-T. c. Lewis.
 Flaollss For CaTistrnas-Platt & Thompson. |7educfion In Prices-T.. Schonberger,
 SleSghs-B. Manville & Co.
 Sunday Serv1ceS-f1rSt M- E-Chlrcn.
 Sunday SerTices-Advent Church.
 Sunday Services -Spiritualists Hall. Sunday ServiceS-(7DSpe1 Union-
 Sunday Eerv1ces-Christ Church. Sunday Serpices-CalvaEy BaptlE4 Church. Sunday Servkes-Trinity ', 2. Church. Sunday Services-Chureh Of the Holy Spirit. surdsy Services-St John Street M. E. Church. Sunday Services-Second Regiment Armory. Sunday ServiceS-DHvenport Church Sunday SeFvices-College Street Church. Sunday ServiceS-F1rst Baptist Church. Wooster SQl Sunday Services-Church of the Messiah. SuSday Seryices-United Church. Toys-At Northropfs. WFanted-AI AIanager-The National co. Wanted-(5irl-P. O. Drawer S8. Wanted-Yo oung Man-A. B. Hendryx 6 Go. wanted SftuafSon-F57 State Sn&eeA Waterproof GNrulents-At Iet& Young Mrs Winthrop -CarIi's Opera House.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-13
PIenaanf 0ceaaIon-

Assistant Inspector Jamss N. Coe of post IT, New Haven, inspected Elias Howe, jr., post No. 3, Bridgeport, ThrrDday evening. There was large attendance of members and Inspector Coe found e s'srything in apple pie order. After the regular business meet ing the doors were th1o-Tn open to large delegation of the lady friends of the post. The ante-room was turned into a banquet haIl and all enjoyed a substantial rspast.. This WIS followed by q very pleasing musical and literary entertainment.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-13
Artaeles Fer ClaTaal.nas elf.s.

Christmas is drawing nigh and already MT. George r. strestsr, the jsweler. who has AII- cd his beautiful and popular store with choiea goods in great profusion, is dispens- ing bargains for Christmas gifts in elegant gold watches for ladies and gentlemen, h beautiful necklaces and chains, and an end- less variety Of charming goods less costly. but very desirable for gift of friendsEip, The customers find that they can be suited both in quality and price at 1Gr. strseter,s. and that his selections are admirabIe and his dealing most honorable. In diamond jewel ry and in standard silverwars, gold headed canes, the stock is also commanding many purchasers.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-13
Flre in East Windeor.

Two large barns and tobacco shed, the property of Colonel H. D. Allen, of East Windsor, were consumed by fire yesterday morning between and 3 o'clock, with their contents, consisting of hay, grain, fodder, tobacco, carts, wagons, farming implements and five head of cattle.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-13
The HEirgt keen Twfnre.

Az the season advances the pains and aches by which rheumatism makes itself knoWn z1 s, are experienced after every exposure. specific for rheumatism doT.I,t if there ;s or can pc such remedy. But the thousands Denentted by Hoods SarsapariIIa warrant rIs m urging others who suffer from rheumafisn 70 take st before the tirst keen twinee.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-13
oonnfY oommlnaionern.

The county commissioners in session yes terday heard the case of James Flannery, of West Ansonia, who keeps liquor saloon R. C. Arcott and Patrick Lawler appeared as compliments. They claim that Fiannerys place is an unsuitable one and that his li- cense should be revoked. Decision was re- served.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-13

Isabella Mcclure, fourteen years old, and a daughter of Michael Mcclure, of 51 Court .street, has been awarded the fine gold medal which is the prize, at St. Johns Catholic school on South street for excellence in music The same young lady won the silver medal, which was the first prize last year.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-13
r1ae Vgoodbradge nTEssaon Chapel.

Next week Thursday the Woodbridge mis- sion chapel willbe dedicated to the service of God by the Baptist, Methodist, Conereea- tional and Episcopal denominations. An interesting time is expected. On Sunday next at 8 p. n. the Rev. Mir. Morris of Beth any will preach in the chapel; Sunday school ak n, m
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-13
LOCAL NEWS.
Rr4er Mention.

BRxeF Mention.
 Charles Baldwin, B. c. McCarteA and Ed- ward Stevens of Naugatgel Asft for Florida yszserday.
 A canary bisd twenty five years old, which was blind and had lost the use of its feet, died recently in Torrington.
 Rev. Anson T. Colt will render ths eAArch service in the sign language ss St. Paurs church tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock
 No finer opportaafty to purchase sealskin aaeques, fur trimmings, fur robes, gloves and caps ss offered in the city than Burgess & Burgess offer.
 Sealskin and seal plush cIoaks in stock and --znade to order at Brooks & Company's, Chap el, corner State. Silk umbrellas for the holi- days from $25O up.
 Go to O. A. Dorman's and view the beau tifuI display of Christmas souvenirs and cards, American and imported, in all varie- ties They are meeting the popular de- msnd.
 The earth's fresh snowy mantle yesterday morning was . warning that winter does not intend to surrender his prerogative and the lovers of good sleighing season are taking courage.
 Roy. MT. Gilbert, of the Church of the Messiah, Orange street, will repeat by re- quest tomorrow evening the sermon he gave several weeks since on s'The Origin and Growth of Endless Miserys@ Those interest ed are cordially invited,
 William H. ShAnahan died at his nAther's residence in Hamden Wednesday evening. Rupture of blood vessel was the indirect cause of hss death. His death brings sadness to many friends He will be buried from St. Maryh church next Monday morning.
 A robin caught by Charles Kinds, of Bris- tol, eleven yenFs ago last June died Wednes- day of sld age. The bird was speckled when caged, ledgling. When about seven years old it turned perfectly white and remained go until it moulted the next year, when it 1 tookson the usual colors of robin, and 1 these colors continued permanent. The Merwin's Point colony seems likely to | have an addition next year. Recently lots l have been sold to George R. Peck, c. N. | Rogers and William E. Downes of Derby tive lots) Edward Somers, of New Haven, and a | MT. Bowman, the former son of Henry Som- CTS, of Birmingham, have also purchased lots. George c. A1lis has added new territory to | his plot, 55x1OO.
 Rev. Dr. HaSves Called 10 Ober1fn. |
 Ohio.
 Rev. Dr. Hawes, formerly pastor of the North church, has received unanimous call | to become the pastor of the Second COngre- gational church of Oberlin Ohio
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-13
WRArnEas RECoRD.
rxD1cAT1oNs FOR xc-DAY.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 WAR DKPAErMKrT, OEFIcE or eAE CHIEF SIGNAL. SERVICE, WAszTSGreE, D. C., Dec 12, 1eeEiAM For New England, cooler, generally fair weather and local rains or snow, north winds, higher ba- rometer
 For Middle States, colder, clearing weather and rain snow, north to east winds, stationary tenn perature