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The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

Fitzgerald's band have completed their ar
rangements for one of the most successful
the Armory on Christmas night (Thursday).
A general invitation is extended TO the pubic
to attend. The members Of the band have Ia
bored assiduously during the past year to
bring the organization to rank with the best,
and their efforts have been abundantly sue
cessful Ottawa has just cause TO be proud
of this part Of her possessions. 1t will be but
fair, now that the citizens have an opportun-
ity to express their appreciation, for them to
extend their patronage on this occasion.
They will be amply rewarded, too, by very
pleasant and enjoyable evening, where mirth
and dancing to good music will reign.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

The fact that Congress has been taking &C.
ton against the importation OF colorcd and
adulterated teas into this country is sutiicient
evidence that the question is ono which dc.
mands the most serious consideration. The
public will do well 10 bear in mind the simple
fact that all teas packed in Perfection Tea
Cans arc the product Of the natural, uncolored
Japan leaf. Pressure Tea" is one Of the
finest specimens of this class, and is imported
direct by Mr., c. + Haebcrle only in Fcrfec
ton Tea Cans
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

MARRIAD.-On the 10th inst, at the resi-
dence Of the brides parents in North Ottawa,
by Rev. DR.. Quincy, Miss Mamie J. Thomp-
son and Mr.. c. l.. Ballard. Both of the per
sons named are well and favorably known,
the latter as manager of the Western Union
Telegraph Company and the bride as one Of
the most accomplished and amiable young
ladies of this city. They have gone on brief
tour through ST. Louis, Memphis and other
southern cities. Their numerous friends unite
with the FREE TRADER in wishing them a
long life Of happiness and JOY.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

One of the most convenient places in Mar
seilles, to the general public, is the establish
ment of Mr.. Samuel Wells, mill wright and
carriage and wagon builder. He is pronoun-
ced by all who have done business with him,
as first class workman in everything he un-
dertakes. and those IN that neighbOrhood who
need such mans services will go many a
long way further and not fare so well. His
Pattern Washing machine, which he himself
manufactures, is growing daily into favor as
a valuable piece of household furniture.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

The A. o. U. w again in 1854 proves itself
a very cheap insurance society for people who
cannot afford the luxury Of an old line policy
having earned for its members $4,000 insur-
ance for about sl3.O 90 for the year. While it
is true the mutual system of the best old lin
ers by pilng up surplus is perhaps better as
an investment tor those who can afford the
higher premiums, yet for policy calling for
definite sum at death, the fraternity insur.
ance is certainly very cheap, at present, to
say nothing Of the benefits OF the fraternity
DER sc.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

Cheap handkerchief sale at Scott Bro, K
Co.'S all next week, beginning on Mondsy.
500 ladies oil hnc, bsndkerchieis, s.
800 ladies all 'nc. handkcrchefs, &c, worth
49,, TO lie.
200 ladies' OF SneE hsndkerohieis, loc
worth lsc.
These are pure hsndkcrchiefs, and are
much better than cotton hdndkerchieis that
many merchants sell at s or q.
Soc silk hsndkcrchicfs at 2Jc
T5c. 6rocdd< silk hsndketchiefs az IS
81 90 fine silk handkerchief q, 75c.
i.95 extra heavy and tne elk hsndker-
chiefs Q, o0c. 10 81 90
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13
The December sale

Some items in addition TO those noticed in
our last, in regard to the great December sale
at II, j. GILLEN's, appear in another column,
Only the more prominent features are men
toned, however, the stock being too rich in
varieties of fabrics, styles Of garments, &c,
to admit of cataloguing in the ordinary news
columns.
In the line of Dress Goods, Silks, Nelyets,
and other seasonable fabrics, the stock is see
ond to none; and those who care to unite
beauty and elegance with utility in the pur-
chase of holiday gifts will save money and
fare best by examining this stock
The Cloak stock is positively immense, and
the sales have continued SO large that it is in
fact an entirely new stock, goods having been
received daily by express all week, The same
ruinously low prices continue and will through
the entire season. This is the great cloak
stock of the county, and prices have been Of
fcred, and are daily offered now, that are be
yond competition on same quality of goods.
OF all Holiday Novelties there is a new and
complete stock, including everything desira-
bic in the market. This is feature Of the
stock of special interest, and has received spe-
cial attention. 1t is very rich, and goods are
lower than you have known them for years.
Indeed, this is the time to buy. Prices are
low even compared with the lowest OF low
prices reached during the eastern dullness OF
the markets; and judging from the daily pa
pers' reports there threatens to be an increase
in all prices foi the future; so that If you
would secure bargains in goods that you need
now or will need shortly this is the time. All
are invited to call and examine the stock.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

About ten days yet remain in which to have
your Christmas photographing done and
Whcelers is "the" place to have it done. New
styles, new goods, for the holiday trade. 1t
will pay you to visit the gallery before max
ing your engagements for sittings.
Hours for making sittings from AN. to
4P.M. Mr. Wheeler will attend personally
TO all sittings.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13
SomethinG New

In holiday goods at Lutz & Briggs drug
store.
Dressing cases for ladies and gentlemen, In
plush, lesther and wood.
Manicure sets, work boxes, wall pockets,
&c.
Pocket cutlery, gentlemen's gold, silver and
ivory headed canes, &c.
Handkerchief extfsets Of sll the leading
manufacturers.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13
Great Holiday Millinery sale.

Scott Bros. " Co. will place ON sale to-day
Il large stock of new millinery in trimmed
hats and bonnets, plumes, tips, feathers, birds
and millinery trimmings. Fully one-half the
usual prices, aud on some lines Of millinery
only one third the real value,
35c. plumes for l5c and l9c,
75c. pmmes and birds from Poe. to 3;c.
81 phlmes and birds for 4ic.
Hat and bonnet frames, Sc.
Trimmed hats and bonnets al the same
great reductions.
81 felt trimmed hats for 25c
81 25 trimmed hats for Soc.
81 so felt trimmed hats for 15c.
- felt trimmed hats for 81
Fine hats and bonnets all included in thi
great holiday sale,
SCoTT Bros. IL Co,
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

The art class Of Miss Jckyil will give stu.
dio reception at her residence on Tuesday af-
ternoon and evening December IL. The mem
bers Of the class have kindly consented to al
low an admission fee Of fifteen G5J cents 10
be charged, the proceeds 10 be used Tor the
bencTt Of the public library. All are cordial
ly invited
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

Luty Il Briggs, at the corner of Madison
and La Sale streets, call especial attention to
a very fine line of holiday novelties, includ-
ing:
Odor stands, very handsome
Comb and brush sets, in plush and leather
Albums, fine assortment.
Porcelain goods, cologne bottles in various
designs, &c.
Call and see them and learn prices.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

The weather prophets, probably from rec
objection Of their ludicrous failures of last
winter, have been very chary thus far of pre-
dictions in regard to the coming winter. Ven
nor, howevei, before his death had completed
his almanac for 1885, and in it predicts very
open fall for 1884 with mild, unsettled win.
ter to follow, with great falls of rain and
snow He also predicts an unusually green
Christmas and mild New Year.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13
LIVERY AND FEED STABLE
AND HACK LINE.
$50. TELEPHONE. $50.
PETER EGAN

At all seasons Of the year people are liable
10 contract chills and fever, and other sorts of
malarial diseases. Mshler's Herb Bitters is
withouta rival In the treatment OF all COM
plants OF this character, as it i for cholera
morbas, dyscu,ery, Indigestion, etc. Charles
j. Rhodes, q prominent citizen OF Safe Harbof
Lancaster CO., Pa, writes your bitters cured
me of fever and ague believe il will cure
any case of fever and ague. | have seen it
tried often enough 10 know what il can do"
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

Mr.. kspelski, on Main street a few doors
east of the Burlington r. r., has converted his
nioon into an establishment for the msuufsc-
nre OF everything In the line Of saussges-
pork sausages with and without cases, liver.
wunt Frankfort breakfast sausages, DO.
ognas. &c. He seems 10 be thoroughly a1
yef ct the business and gese up things un.
usually fine in that line.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13
Economy j. Wealth.

And no more thorough system of economy
can be practiced than by calling on Fiske &
BEEN, the one Price Clothiers, and making
purchases from their very superior line of
clothing. This is economy in money, com.
fort and health.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

QrAn.-Occasiona!ly quail is seen in the
market, and no doubt with the slight snow
fall Of yesterday they will become plentier.
Our dealers in buying quail, should see that
they are shot instead Of trapped. There is a
fine Of IS for trapping quail at any season Of
the year, and the law subjects the dealer to
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13
Great SILK Sale.

Scott Bros. & Co. opened this week an i'm
mense bargain in silks. $500 yards of nice
qualities in colored and black silks. Well
worth $l0O. The prices on this entire lot
will be Soc yard from now till Christmas.
Inspection invited.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

The Ills which nesh IL heir to are more o,ten
due TO impurities In the blood than is sener.
Ally supposed. The purihcs.ion Of the vital
fuid enables the system 70 ward of lie wors,
enemies. There Is no doubt that Hoods Say
sapsrills is one Of the bcst blood purifiers 10
the world, and We feel confident that those
VINO give Il trial viii not be d!ssppolntcd.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13
The King Of the MaOriep

in referring TO the departure OF His Majesty,
Tawhsio, for England, to visit the Queen TO
be confirmed King Of the Msoris, expresses
pleasure, editorially, at the cure Of His Majes-
ty Of rheumatism by st. Jacobs OIL, and says
that during his stay at Mercer he wac intro
duced TO the Great German Remedy.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13
Good Millinery Cheap.

Miss A. D. Brady, the fashionable milliner
next to City Bank, is offering her entire stock
(Which is very large) of imported novelties at
great reductions. Also ladies' felt and velvet
hats at the very lowest prices. Children's
hoods and bonnets, handsomely tIimmed
with laces and ribbons, much below their
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

About Tuesday next, L. Hess, of the New
England bakery, will display large invoice
of candies and nuts, of best qualities, which
were purchased exceedingly cheap He will
sell them cOrrespondingly low.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

On next Sunday evening Rev. Warren z.
Day, at the Congregational church, will give
another lecture on life and scenes in the Holy
Land. Subject, "From Nazareth to the Sea
Of Galilee"
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

Some Of the friends of the old man Brannan
who died suddenly in his hut on the south
side, have raised fund and propose to re-
move his remains from the asylum grounCs
to the south side cemetery. The transfer
will be made To. o.morrow.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

Instead of waiting till January, as is usual,
clearing sale now, so that customers can have
the benefit Of all the bargains before Christ
mas. Their new stock of fancy goods, hand
kerchiefs and holiday novelties is really very
fine
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

The failure of the J, l. Case Plow Com
pany, of Racine, Wis is announced. Total
liabilities ss00000 and assets about 500.
900. The Plow Co. was not connected with
the j l. Case Threshing Co.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

There will be mepting of the Ottawa Star
Gun Club this Saturday evening at o'c clock,
at the office of DR.. Weis. A full attendance
of the membership is desired.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

Mr.. James Sexton, Of Otter Greek, has just
completed very nice residence. Scott Bros.
got the contract last week for all the curtains
and fixtures.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

western paper says, Nothing will cure
some sick men more quickly, than an Office,
properly applied.--This cure may be very
successful in many eases, but We would say:
II man suffers from cough or cold, give
him DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

Mr. VIM. Wales, of Miller tp., gave an oys-
ter supper last Saturday evening, and all pres
ont had good time. Among those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Kilmer, George Mil
likin, Miss Dora Kilmer, Miss Eva Freeland
and others. The oysters we're paid election
bat
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

Madison streets, over c. VI. Forbes. China
and oil painting. China speciality Wedding
presents to order Visitors on Thursday
mornings
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13
Holiday Novelties,

Russell & Son, the fudniture dealers, are
offering some decided bargains in
Music racks,
Fancy tables,
Easy chairs, etc.
These will make handsome and appropriate
presents for any one. Prices the lowest and
adapted 10 "hard times"
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

Call on A. z. Loveioy when in need of sof
coal He has some of the best to be had IL
the market Sole agent for Washed Nut Coal
Try ton of it. All coal double
Telephone No 96.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

Are offering as fine line Of lamps and lamp
goods and mirrors as was ever shown in OF
tawa. Prices at the bottom,
Call and see these and their full and beau
titul line Of holiday goods. This is the place
TO go for bargains
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

For beautiful Christmas or New Years
present, yOu cannot fail being suited at Hape-
man 4 Grahsm's. Their stock is large and
varied, and their prices reasonable. Call and
see them
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

gains TO purchasers of clothing, furnishing
goods, &c.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

Have you seen the elegant assortment of
handkerchief, neckwear, etc, at Fiske &
Beem's? A fine chance TO select Christmas
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

Farmers having to ride long distance in
cold weather would do well and save health
and money by getting pair of those felt
boots at d. Leahy's.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

On last Friday evening Mrs. W. F. Day en-
tertained nearly thirty of the younger mem
bers of her Bible Class.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

The Paw Paw train north on the Fox rive
road now leaves at 400 p. NJ, instead of sos
Passengers should take notice.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

Mr.. and Mrs. William Beeth, Mrs. w. T.
Days parents, of Kane county, are spending
few days at the Congregational parsonage.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

AL qualities Of boots and shoes, at prices as
low as the lowest, At D. Leahy's, Also rub
bers Of all kinds.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

Building blocks, alphabet blocks, and
large stock of linen toy books, at Hapeman 4
Graham's.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

Business of Importance will come before
the meeting of the E. Y. Griggs Temple, p.
c., this evening
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

If you want good, fresh and pure groceries,
bottom prices, give your orders to Burke
Bros.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

The Rev. Joseph CASTOR will occupy the
pulpit of the Presbyterian church tomorrow
morning and evening.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

Another large lot of seal plush cloaks was
opened by Scott Bros. & Co. this week See
the low prices on their fine cloaks.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

Get c. F. Haeberle's cash prices on groceric:
before you buy elsewhere.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13
LutH & Briggs

Call on Louis Hess, the confectioner, 70
candies and nuts for the holidays.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

For nice present for your mother, sister,
or somebody else's sister, get pair of those
"Mather Tie" slippers at d. Leahy's.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

The Congregational Church and Society of
this city are preparing a new Manual
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

Lowest prices on all staple groceries at
Burke Bros.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

A large stock of juvenile books, at the low
est prices, at Hapeman & Graham's
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

Good groceries, s,-best qualities,-at lowest
cash prices at c. T. Haeberle's.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13
Doll Carriapes

A splendid stock, very cheap, at Hapeman
& Grahams.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

G. +. Haeberle buys and sells groceries for
cash and hence can and does make the lowest
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

Don't buy groceries until you have learned
c. +. Haeberle's cash prices.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

Prices always the lowest at NJ. Stiefel's the
leading clothier.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

A. f. Lovejoy's coal Office telephone is No. 90
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13
Warm underwear at NJ. stiefel's.

Silk handkerchiefs at NJ. Sticfel's,
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13

Call and see them and learn prices.
The Ottawa free trader., 1884-12-13
Fine knit Jackets at NJ. stiefers

Gloves and mitts at NJ. Suefel's.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-12

The annual reunion of the Van Buren,
County Pioneers Association took place ON
the fair ground, at this place, on Wednesday
of last week. With the exception of being
extremely hot, the day was fine, and the at
tendance larger than on any former occasion.
The exercises were very interesting, and
were opened with an appropriate prayer by
the chairman, which was listened to rev.
erently. The president delivered com
mendable address, the officers reports were
presented and their reelection followed.
The throng was then addressed by Hon. j. j.
Woodman, Hon. A. b. Copley, and His Ex-
cellency, Governor Begole. The addresses
were interesting and close attention was
paid to them, and notwithstanding it was so
uncomfortably hot in the grand stand, but
few people left their seats until the close of
the exercises. A vote of thanks was extend
ed to the Governor for his address. Hon. A.
s. Dyckman read poem, which was very
lengthy, but we'll delivered, and was hon
ored by vote of thanks and request for
its publication. The choir discoursed most
excellent music, which was not the least
pleasant feature of the occasion, and they
should have received vote of thanks. Hon.
+. @. Annable and Capt. j. X. Hendryx
made some remarks, after which the meet
ing adjourned to meet at Paw Paw next
year. SECRETARY.
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Local Department.
Jay has "soul-stirring" ad. this week.

Jay has 'soul-stirring" ad. this week.
Don't fail to hear the favorite cornetist at
Opera house, June 90.
John I. Breck of the Agricultural college
was III town over Sunday.
Miss Eta Bale has gone on visit to
friends III England and Wales.
Mrs. Il. A. Egery of Racine, Wis, spent
Sunday with Bert Coles family.
Quarterly meeting at the Free Baptist
church next Saturday and Sunday.
Dennison Graine, the kalsomine artist, is
engaged in renovating the county offices.
Prof. Ross has been re-engaged at South
Haven. This was sensible thing to do.
DIR. A. b. Spinney of Detroit, delivered an
interesting lecture at the Opera house Sun
day evening.
Randall, the baker, has new ad. this
week. Look it over carefully and then look
over his stock.
Bangs Warner has gone to join Fred Bas-
sett on a prospecting tour, in the eastern
part of the state.
Mr. G. j. Bailey, wife aud baby, from Bos
ton, Mass, have been visiting friends and
relatives in town.
The Odd Fellows had a picnic social al
the residence of David Chapman last Tues
day evening and. as usual, had an elegant
time.
Chldren's day was observed at the Meth.
odist and First Baptist churches on Sunday
last, with appropriate and interesting exer-
cises
Tickets for Miss G. M. Shows concert are
on sale at the drug store of G.. w. Longwell
at % cents. No extra charge for reserved
seats.
Junia j. Warner of Colorado, is visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Il. l.. Warn er
He is accompanied by young friend, Mr..
Cannon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dunning of Battle
Greek, and JAS. Dunning of Bay City, spent
last Sunday with their parents, DR.. and Mrs
Dunning.
Born, on Sunday last, to Mrs. Kay Hager.
man, a pair of twin girls. only one of whom
survived. This little one weighed 21s pounds
at its birth.
Married, on the evening Of June 9TH, by
Rev. II. w. Harvey, Mr.. Il. Leonard Moe OF
Albion, Mich, TO Miss Linda =. Doughty OF
Paw Paw, Mich.
The wool market has fairly opened up
the price being about 25 or 26 cents for best
Reduce the tariff once more and it would be
worth about Is cents.
Geo. II. Prentice has been appointed q
major on the staff of the commander-in-
chief of tho Union Veteran Army, whose
head quarters are at Jersey City.
The fifer who attracted so much attention
by his excellent playing on Memorial Day
was Mr.. A. w. Cummings of Paw Paw. He
and Billy Bullard made music together all
through the war, and proved on Friday that
peace also hath its victories.-Niles Demo
crdt.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-12
Fourth OF July Notes.
Full programme hereafter.

Full programme hereafter.
cannon from Lansing has been secured
to make music for the boys.
Del Cummings and Billy Bullard, the best
fifer and drummer in Michigan, with able
assistants, will furnish the martial music.
Hon. Charles S. May of Kalamazoo, has
been engaged as orator. Mr.. May is good
speaker and will, no doubt, deliver an inter
esting address.
The committee have accepted the PROPOSE
ton of the Elkhart band to furnish music
This is an elegantly uniformed, and one of
the finest bands in the west, consisting of %
pieces.
There will be the finest display of fire.
works, consisting largely of set pieces, ever
seen IN Van Buren, county, which will be su-
perintended by an expert from the city of
Detroit.
Mr.. L. Il. Stevens has been appointed Gus
todian of the funds subscribed for the Fourth
and parties who have subscribed are kindly
requested to hand in their subscriptions to
the bank at an early date.
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sunday school Institute.

A Sunday School Institute for Antwerp,
Porter and Almena townships, will be held
in the M. L. church, Lawton, on Saturday
and Sabbath, June 21st and 22nd, 1884. The
following is the programme:
SATURDAY EVENING.
s:O0-Lecture by Geo. Parsons President State s..
:. Association.
SUNDAY MORNING.
g:3O-Regular 8. s. Lesson, N. Atwell.
10 :30-Address of Welcome by Rev. q. ID. Watkins.
Response by Mr.. Jenkins, Twp Vice Pres't.
II :00-A poem-"The Ohild,"by Mrs. Anna Barton.
IL :3O-"Teachers, members of the church or not (;
bow Secured"-W. Bale.
IL 2:00-AdiOurn for dinner.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
I:30--"How shall the Sunday School be made TO
reach all classes. Rev. Mr.. Marshal.
2:3O-'The Successful Teacher''-Rev. Ambrose
Wight. Discussion led by James Nash.
3:30-"The Bible Class, its Place and Work'-heV'
Mr.. West.
4:oO-"Ihe Immediate Salvation Of the Child; how
secured"-Mrs. l.. 9. Fisk. Discussion LED
by Rev. b. Burlington.
5:00-"rcachers' Meetings"-Mrs. Emma fahing.
EVENING SESSION.
7:3O-song Service.
S:OO-General Address. Topic-"Neglected Cor
ners."-Led by Rev. Mr.. Tompkinson.
II is desired that every school in the three
townships will be represented by at least one
delegate. Each subject should be led by an
essay of from 15 TO 25 minutes in length.
REV. O. ID. WATKINS,
REV. A. WIGHT, , Com.
Mrs. Il. FAILING,
Mn. JENKINS, Vice PresidenS.