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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-08-01
CONCERNING MRS. HENDRICKS
A Summary and Brief Estimate oi
Her Many Charming Qualities.

indianapolis Letter in Chicago Herald
Mr.. and Mrs. Hendricks occupy a
very prominent position in society
here, and indeed in every place they
go. They entertain admirably, but
not deliberately. They have no chill
dren. Their only boy died when but
three years old, in 1851. Mrs, Hen
bricks is fine-looking lady, about
fifty years old, rather small of stature,
with dark hair and eyes. She wears
an eye-glass, which gives her some-
thing of a distingue appearance, and
she dresses richly but plainly. She
is a brilliant conversationalist and a
lady of rare tact. For many years
she has devoted much attention TO
charitable matters, and for four years
was one of the board of trustees, APP
pointed by the Republican Governor,
of the State Institution for the Re-
formation of Girls. While president
OF the board a legislative invcstiga-
ton of the institution was held, and
developed the fact that its affairs had
been managed much more cconomi-
cally and effectively then when under
thccontrol of men.
When Mr.. Hendricks was Cover.
nor ofthe State she visited with him
the various penal and reformatory
institutions, and was not satisfied
with a casual inspection of themL but
inquired into their affairs closely
She is valuable to him in various
other ways, for she has an extended
knowledge of political affairs, At
excellent Judgment regarding them
All of his carefully prepared speeches
bear the impress of her work. They
arc a charming couple, thoroughly
congenial and almost equally talented
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

A pleasant wedding party took place at the
residence of W. j. Nicely, Esq, on Thanks
giving evening, the happy couple being Geo,
X, Spencer, son Of Thos. Spencer, Esq. and
Miss Eva L. Nicely. The ceremony was per
by Rev. MIR. Guerney, of the NJ. f. church,
in the presence Of many friends and relatives,
who after the priestly office had been per.
formed, heartily congratulated the new mar
ried couple, wishing them God-speed. Among
the wedding gifts was deed to Kansas
farm Of a fine quarter" by the brides faith
er. The honeymoon will be spent in the
west
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

ANON f. LOvEJoY, for many years =
salesman in the large clothing house of
Fiske e. BEEN, has bought out the coal
business of r. 5. iIuushcrger, at the west
end of Madison street side cut bridge,
taking possession next Monday, when he
purposes TO enter into general business
In coal, dealing in Nermillion, La sale,
Ottawa aud other soft Goals He calls spe
cial attention t. m article cf WASHED
Nut Coal, from which all the sulphur,
iron pyrites, &c, have been extracted, and
which is really the purest coal IN this mar.
ket, goes further than any other, AMI Is yet
sold at a lower price than the ordinary ar
ticle. The ashlng prcess y something
new, has been patented, AMI Mr.. Lovejoy
has the exclusive right 10 sell the article in
this city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

There is no finer or more appropriate holt
day gift than a portrait. 1t is lasting and
constant source of qualification to any friend
to whom any present would be given. And
We know of nothing more satisfactory in this
line than the crayon or water color work done
by WHEELER, the photographer, whose work
as seen in Hull's window, shows that he is an
artist OF the first order. In the line OF
frames, and all such goods, Wheeler has eve.
rything worth buying; while every one ac-
knowledges that his photographs are I'M
cqualled in this part Of the country. Sittings
should be had early, that there be no disap,
pOintment when Christmas day comes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29
The HOLIDAYS Here.

And soon again the ever welcome ever JOY
Gus, dear, delightful holiday season approach
es with its "cakes and ale" Its tender recol-
lections of the past, its gifts and bright hopes,
the season when all are young and even the
melancholy smile and are cheerful. or all
seasons it is the best, because all are happy
With the coming OF the holidays comes the
correlative question, what shall We buy for
our presents? All, that is the question, for
buying presents is the lot Of ALL Without it
the holidays are nothing,
The question is net exactly solved, yet a
visit to fast-class fancy goods house like
that of Hapeman Il Graham will aid material
ly in clearing away doubt, for the multitude
Of pretty articles one never thinks of there
thrust themselves into mind.
In the ceramics they show great variety
of new shapes and wares, in the Parian, Sie.
sian, Cosaline, Carlsbad and other wares; and
in the fashionable hammered brass TO put 1t
in English), number Of those charming
plaques, mirrors, clocks, candle.receivers,
&c, that everybody is making such "fuss"
about just now-charming articles 10 add to
the art treasures Of the household
But after all the best friends are books and
pictures, and just here the stock Of Hapeman
Il Graham is very rich and attractive, contain.
ing su,h tempting volumes as Poe's Raven,
Millions Paradise Lost, Dante's Inferno, Pur.
gatory, The BibleGallery. De Chateaubriand's
Alfalfa, illustrated by Dore, printed and bound
in royal style; Longfellow's Evangeline,
Hawthorne's Scarlet Letter, in alligator bind
ing, and illustrated by barley and Others also
full line Of illustrated holiday books, as we'll
guage, in great variety Of binding, suitable
for all readers from the child to the adult
The Juvenile books make one envy the youths
of to-day for whom such elegancies arc made,
while church goers will be charmed with the
line of Catholic and Episcopal prayer books
sc. In pictures for the portfolio or the wall
they have unquestionably the finest stock in
the city, steel engraviDgs, etchings, water col
ors, or the cheaper, but hardly less attractive,
oleographs, artotypes, &c, with Trainings to
But it is needless to 20 on in this way.
Their stock fully sustains their claim to pre-.
eminence as the leading fancy goods house
of this county. The stock is all new-this
years goods, and having been bought direct
of the importers, publishers and manufacture
ers, they are able to make the extreme of low
prices on all the goods they handle. They
invite everybody to call and examine the
stock at their leisure.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29
Success on Success.

The great special sale at II. j. Gillen's pro-
ceeds from one success to another, and the
sales this week have been. II anything, larger
than ever. The cloak sales particularly, have
been enormous, and new goods have been re-
ceived by express every day to fill demand.
The great reductions have been at the bottom
of the great success, no doubt, and being ac-
credited with it, they will be continued for
the remainder of the sale. The seal plush
cloaks have excited particular attention and
the sale of those garments, ran ging from SIS
10 $50, has been astonishingly large. For
those who desire to make their garments for
themselves Mr.. Gillen has provided a stock of
seal pushes in the piece-the finest goods
without exception, at prices that cannot be
met for the quality Continued bargains in
misses and children's cloaks, and in shawls OF
all descriptions.
Everything in the line Of dress goods, no.
tons, woolens, hannels, blankets, SC, at re-
duced prices.
New arrivals daily Of novelties for the holl-
day season, which it will pay you to see.
This stock as a whole, We must repeat, is
full and complete in each aud every depart
ment, and prices at the bottom.
All invited to call and examine the bargains
offered.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

Old settlers arc fast passing away. Only a
few days ago Amasa o. Crosiar passed to his
rest; later Mr.. Samuel o. Carter, Of Earl,
followed aud at about the same time Norton
Mackey, Sr., Of Bruce joined the innumerable
throng beyond the river, after residence in
Bruce township of more than half century.
Who in La Sale county has not heard of or
known Norton Mackey, the sturdy pioneer,
who early in the "thirties" came to Illinois
and made for himself and his children home
in what was then vast wilderness, but which
he lived to see a busy community, bristlng
with the activity of mine, factory and shop.
He voted for Jackson for president and since
then had always been democrat, and died
after having seen his party restored to power,
He was one of the sturdy pioneers of La Sale
county--thc men who have the trucst right
to be named heroes and in all his long resi-
deuce of 81 years in this county there was
never found one who questioned his honor
and integrity.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

Union Thanksgiving services were held on
Thursday at the Methodist church, the Rev.
o. O. Fletcher, oil the Baptist church preach
ing the sermon upon Reasons Why We
should be Thankful" The attendance was
large, and the exercises AS u whole were of
great benefit The subject of the discourse
was ably handled, Mr.. Fletcher doing credit
TO himself and the society he represented.
Services were also neld at the Episcopal
church, the sermon being preached by the
new rector, the Rev. Mr.. Heermans, whom
the congregation heard for the first time, and
with whom they were exceedingly well
pleased. The attendance, in view Of the
short notice that had been given, was quite
large, and the music by the new boy choir
under the leadership of Mr., Willard Gregg,
came up to the highest expectation.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29
Glass and putty at c. NJ. Forbes.
Call at A. E. Lovejoy's for the washed nut
coal-liunsberger's old stand.

An aged man named Brannan, who has for
some time lived alone in miserable hut on
the south side of the Illinois mile or so from
this city, was found dead on Monday morning
lass. For some years he has been a township
charge, but from sense of pride had pref
udice against going to the county asylum
Supervisor Farnsworth acted wisely in prOyid.
iIs for the old mans necessities and had fin.
ally obtained his consent to removal to the
asylum during the previous week hc had
been sick aud an attendant had been furnish.
ed him, but on Sunday the nurse was permit.
ted to 20 home. The extreme cold of Sunday
night, however, seemed TO have been toe
much for the poor old man, for when the
neighbors called on Monday morning he was
found lowering over his stove, frozen to a
corpse. A physician who examined him said
his death was occasioned by general debility
and that he was subject to heart disease. lie
was TO have been removed 10 comfortable
quarters at the county house that day.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29
Leading Olothicr
' Call at A. f. Loveioys for the washed nut
coal-Hunsberger' old stand


The lecture Of W. s. Summers, entitled
''Ihc Tendency Of To.day's Thinking" dcliv-
cred in the assembly hall of the High School
last Friday evening was treat such as our
people rarely have an opportunity Of enjoy
ing. In rhetoric it was II masterpiece of
word picture painting in thought profound
in delivery natural and graceful The peak
er swept the great field of the worlds intel
lectual development, gathered the brightest
gems of thought from all languages and lit.
eraturcs, wove them into beautiful back
ground upon which was thrown the picture
of To days Thinking and its Tendency. Mr..
Summers handled the great facts in the
worlds mental unfolding in manner that
showed him to be close student of philo-
sophie and scientific thought. He more than
sustained the reputation he has won as a lee
turer. The lecturer was indeed Thought pro.
voking" as well as Thought imparting."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29
A Great Offer,

We have made arrangements with the
Prairie Farmer company by which we can
furnish to all new subscribers who wish it
and to all old ones who pay up arrearages and
one year in advance, the FREE TRADER and
the old reliable Prairie Farmer at $3.50 or we
win send the Prairie Farmer to any subscriber
free who sends us tao new subscribers with
$500 in cash, each Of whom may obtain the
Prairie Farmer on the same terms. The Prairie
Farmer is the best agricultural paper in the
West and journal no farmer can do without
any more than good citizen of La Sale
county can get along without the FREE IRA
DER
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

The county has been treated to n touch Of
real winter during the past week. On Mon
day the temperature was from 10 degrees
above zero, according TO the difference in
thermometers The slush ice th.t was run.
ming in the rivers tried severely the Temporal
ry supports placed under the Illinois river
bridge, knocking one Of them from It's place
entirely. Prump, action on the part II the
committee say q the Others and the bridge it,
self from any further damage.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

The election has made semc changes neces-
sary in the court house, in view Of the recent
order of the board Of supervisors that the
Treasury be transferred after election to the
room now occupied by the States Attorney.
Mr.. Moloney has selected the room now oc.
cupied by the County Superintendent of
Schools, opposite the Probate Clerks Office,
while the county superintendent will occupy
the room opposite the circuit clerks office
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29
Leading Clothler.

MARRIEB.--At Atlantic, Iowa, Nov. oath,
Mr. Frank Z. Crawford, Of Anita, Iowa, and
Miss Annie c. Braun, late of Peru. The
bride is a sister of Mrs. l., A. Williams, and
has frequently visited here. For the past year
she has been teaching school near Anita.
May the welded life Of the young couple be
one of perpetual joy is the wish of their
friends here.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

Severe cases OF sore throat prevail in
some parts of the clty-especially the south
side. There is one case of melnbranous Group,
malignant form-a five years old daughter of
Charles Pyle. The little sufferer has been at
deaths door several times during the past
week, but the best Of care has kept her alive
up to last evening. The most thorough inycs.
tiGalion fails To reveal the origin of this dis.
ease, in any Of the several cases that have oc-
CURED
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

MARRIRD.--At st. Columbia church Tues
day morning, Nov 18th, by Rev. Father
U Neil, Mr.. w. J. Dryer, our very efficient
member of the board Of education, and Miss
Nellie Wolf of this city In the afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs. Dwyer departed for pleasure
trip through Kansas. They have the best
wishes Of host of friends to attend them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

Elegant neckties, handkerchiefs, suspend
ers, winter underwear, shirts, hosiery, collars
and cuffs--none better, and sure to please.
No fancy prices. We give good value for ev-
cry dollar you leave at our store; and to pur-
chase furnishing goods Of us means Il bar
gain every time. NJ. STIEFEL,
Leading Clother.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

PERsoNAL.-M Mrs. DR.. Keck has arranged to
return to the Clifton House, Ottawa, Wednes-
day, Dec. Sd, and remain and consult with
patients until the 9th. The Doctors popular
ity seems to be spreading, as her practice has
increased very much in the last year.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

The Ladies' Aid Society of Freedom will
have New England Su' per, and Lecture by
Prof. Tufts, of tue Ottawa High School,
singing 10y Drs. Buttertc,d, Putney and 9th
ers, at the NJ. f. Church in Harding, on ri
day evening, Dec. 9Th. Tickets, including
supper, 81 cents
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

Are having a lively sale Of their Round Oak
Parlor Stove, for hard or soft coal or wood ;
their Art Garland hard coal parlor stove; the
popular soft coal heaters, Perfect Garland,
and Acorn, and Fast Mail Cook Call for
prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29
Appellate Court,

The Appellate Court for the second district
will convene in this city on Tuesday next,
(Dec.2 Examination Of students for admis-
sion TO the bar will be on Wednesday, Dec. Sd !,
at GAM. Fred s. Potter, of Henry, s. r
Avery, Of Joliet and Walter Reeves, OF Streat-
or, have been selected rs the committee on
examination,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

A medium sized cow, color red, with little
white on the belly and inside Of left hind leg
Had a small rope around her horns when she
left. Any information Of her whereabouts
will be thankfully received by the Undersigned,
at this office. CLARENCE g. WILSON.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

Col. j, G. Long will lecture on the subject
of temperance at the Presbyterian church on
Saturday evening at 7:30, and on Sunday at
o'clock p. NJ
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

The Thanksgiving hunt was something Of
a failure so far as the game was concerned.
There were no wild cats or foxes, as adver-
tised, but deer was started which succeeded
in Guiding the hounds. A large number of
our sporting fraternity were out 10 see the
start A hunt was arranged and carried out
by the south side boys, Charles Wing and
Robert Farnsworth were captains Of the res
pcctiyc factions, who numbered about ten or
a dozen men each. In the evening, when the
returns were all counted, Captain Farnsworth
aud his gallant followers were decided the
winners 10y a majority Of five in yearly 1000
pOints
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29
skates.

We promise the finest line of clamp and
strap skates ever shown in this city. They
will be ready for inspection on or about Dee.
4th. Don't fail to see them.
Respectfully, +. A. KENDALL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

The firemen's annual dance o. Wednesday
evening was well attended, anG Ill enjoyed
themselves. Undine Company always sue
ceeds in making its entert, inments homelike
aud att active 10 all.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

IF you are low spirited and have no appetite
get bottle OF Nichols bark aud iron. II is
the safest and most effective Iron Tonic ever
presented TO the public.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

Just think OF it, you can buy an imported
worsted suit for $l5 that would be cheap at
s25. Oak Hall one price clothiers, north Of
Court House
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29
GEO. W. RAVENS, Agent,
Don't Wait.

To those intending to buy heaters this fall
would say the assortment is getting broken
and those coming within the next few days
will find much better choice than by wait.
ing. We have authentic information" that
this is TO BE- a ''pinter." CONE.
F. A. kendall
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

Miss Whites Studio, corner of La Sale and
Madison streets, over c. NJ. Forbes China
and oil painting. China speciality Wedding
presents to order. Visitors on Thursday
mornings.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

Regular meeting (tfth Saturday, Of the Pa
triarchal Circle this evening. Work in the
degrees Full attendance desired
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

Sells the best Kerosene oil in Ottawa. II gives
II better light, burns longer, and is perfectly
safe, aud is cheaper than common oil at hall
price Don't forget it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29
Fine Jewelry, Sc.

or course, everyone who wants first class
jewelry for wedding or holiday presents, will
call and see the large stock being received by
K. II. Trask
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

If you buy your Kerosene oil at sbaws you
will have strong, soft light, clean chimneys
and no explosion.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

The several lodges of Odd Fellows will hold
their annual election Of officers and trustees
during next week.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29
All kinds Of picture frames at Forbes

OvERCoATs.--The especial feature OF our
line is the high grade Of goods and the large
assortment, made up exclusively from the
latest styles. M. STIEFRL,
Lending ClOtlier
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

Go to Frenchs for warm winter caps,
gloves and mttens, robes, turs, sc. They
are all cheap this year.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

For chapped hands, face, lips and all rough
ness u the skin, use kaloderna. y cents
SOLD by Y. Griggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

The Oak Hall takes the lead. Good over
coats 50, 81, S., 80, ~ and g.. North OF the
Court House.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29
Glass and putty at Z. VI. Forbes

EusTIs.-Lyman Eustis, formerly of the cut.
lery works of this city, now a prosperous
farmer of Kansas, is visiting his old friends
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

Messrs Gay & Spencer have sold their in
terests in the vienns Bakery TO Mr.. Ernes
Kshl.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

| Clothing made to order in fine style at the
Oak Hall Clothing House, north of Court
House.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

The aim is for reputation, and our $l2 bust
ness suits, worth SlS, are helping us to fame
Oak Hall one price clothiers. -....-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

II you want to make a present truly bril.
liant and valuable, see those elegant diamonds
at ID. Hess, west Of the court house.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

The largest ana finest stock of boys and
children's suits and overcoats ever come to
the city are now on exhibition.
NJ. STIEFEL,
Leading Olothcr
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

Gold bracelets, latest designs, and other
jewelry at d. Hess.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

Call at A. Z. Loyejoy's for the washed nut
coal-Hunsberger's old stand.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

All kinds of picture frames at Forces.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

Mrs A. {. Mcintyre, Of Mendoza, died on
Monday last after long illness
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

II you want the best kerosene oil buy it al
G. NJ. Shaw's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

Call at A. f. Lovcjoy's for the washed nut
coal Hunsbcrger's old stand
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29
II you Want the Best

III you Want the Best
In Plated Ware, Rocket and Table Cutlery
&c, you will always find 1t at
KENDALL's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

Glass ana putty at C. NJ. Forbes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

A desirable line Of holiday goods at d.
Hess's the jeweer.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-11-29

Fine gold watches for ladies or gentlemen
at ID. Hess's iewelry store La Sale street