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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-07-30

Gen. Grant died surrounded by all
his family. The end was peaceful and
without apparent pain. o far n,
known his last words were Il Request
for glass of water at o clio H. Thus
passed away one f the greatest men OF
modern times. Military critics my
differ as to his character and rank as Il
military commander. bnl in the face of
his Movements any attempt to belittle
his military capacity is idle Judged
by the standard, he held place in the
affections of the people of th country
which was equaled by no one except
Lincoln, and his record rs the leader of
the union armies which crushed the re-
bellion will lea g him an living name
in the proudest chapter of our history.
Prof. 4 l.. Richards of Yale saws
that young men are social in their in
stinct', and not altogether intellectual
in their tastes They are thrown much
together, especially in colleges where
the dormitory system exists. Out o.,
study hours 1t is too much to expect oi
them, he thinks, that they should find
sheir chief pleasure in talking of their
studies. They are & e I. and seek re.
.axation. VIVA healthier topic car
they fix upon han the manly contests
in which they or their friends engage?
Thus the system OF athletics ell to
ultivate sense OF fellowship in pluck
and manliness, in generous admiration
of their mates, and even OF their riva
who possess these qualities. rof.
Richards also asserts that the college
which has good system of athleti,
sports is more orderly than one which
has no such system. From an e>amin.
alton of the re ords of the academi al
department for twenty years, the period
which saw the growth of the present
system of boating, and the rise of base
ball and football, it was found that for
the first decade the cases of severe dis
cipline, requiring expulsion, dismissal,
or suspension. averaged a little over
three and half per cent. of the mem
bership, while for the last decade the
average was less than two per cent
The change in the amount of disorder
between the classes was more remark
able. For the.frs decade, for this kind
Of disturbance the average number OF
eases per year requiring severe disci-
pline was six and eight-tenths; TO- the
last decade, three and four-tenths.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30
More and More.

II. j. Gillen has spent the best part OF two
weeks in the wholesale markets, purchasing
new goods, which are arriving daily now
The general public had, with us, supposed
that pretty much everything in tie dry goods
line worth having was already in stock at
Gillen's, but the head Of the house appears to
have been not content even with the immense
S took heretofore opened, but has kept on ad-
ding to its numerous attractions and filling
~ the nroads made by an already immense
trade in spring and summer goods.
We will not attempt an enumeration OF the
above new lines recently opened; but we are
certain no finer, richer or competer line of
dress goods, notions and all the pretty novel
ties for summer wear can be found this side
of Chicago, no matter where you will look.
" Complete with the lowest cash seller" is
the motto Of the house; and all who have ex-
amined the present stock in all departments
admit that the motto is an appropriate one.
All are invited to call and see the new goods
and get prices on all lines of dry goods, boots
and shoes or groceries.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30

Before long the board of directors Of the
new Reddick Library will have to appoint a
librarian, whose duties will be numerous and
burdcnsome. Besides it is a matter of course
that the person chosen to fiji this important
ofllce-in fact, the most important of all Off
ces connected with the library-must possess
eminent qualifications. We are reliably in
formed that the claims of no candidate will be
thought worthy of serious consideration by
the board of directors unless such candidate
proves to be Il person thoroughly posted on
all matters relating to the administration of
great library and possessing not only know
ledge of modern and ancient languages, but
also a general tirst-class scientific education
1t seems to us that no one yet named fills the
bill better than Mr.. c. Zwanzig, the editor Of
the HcrOld, who we understand is candidate
for the appointment, and who certainly com.
bines more than any other person yet named
all the qualifications above named as pre-
requisite for the appointment.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30
The Domestic Again

On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, June
18th, 18th, and 18th, We will give our second
Grand Domestic Decorative Art Exhibition III
our sewing machine room, east post-ollice
block, opposite opera house. \ practical cN'
empliication of how to bcautify our homes
We will have on exhibition some OF the most
elaborate and beautiful work ever brought TO
this city before Words cannot convey any
definite idea of the beauty and completeness
of this display. II must be seen to be realized
and appreciated. 1t embraces wide range
of work as applied to great variety OF home
decorations, and includes that wonderful ana
unparalleled piece of needle work known as
" The Queen OF the Orient" almost life-sze
made entirely on the Domestic!
Remember, only three days! and as we have
been to large expense to have this exhibition
we hope to have large attendance and to
please all. The exhibit is in charge OF lady
from Chicago, one Of the finest operators on
sewing machine in the United States, and she
will give some practical exhibitions of how
easy this beautiful work can be done.
Come one, come all, and bring all your
friends aud witness what you will probably
never see again in this city.
T. ID. SwEETSER Il Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30

The ART INTERCHANGE of May 2lst con
tans a charming study in color of panses,
the yellow, purple, lilac and red varieties OF
the Hover being shown. A large embroidery
design (24x24) has motive, dogwood against
darned in background. 1t is effective and
original. Other designs include rich and
beautiful model for metal altar vase to be
chased In silver or hammered in brass; half a
dozen designs for stained glass transoms and
panels, and Japanesque designs for oyster
soup plates. In the text are some entertain.
Ing contributions ancnt the Money Makers"
The Notes and Queries treat Of house decora
ton in all its details give suggestions for
painting terralne ware, for painting on mat
ting, relief work, moist water colors staining
marble, mantel draping, polish for old ma.
hogany, treatment Of disks, fashion in linen
marking, hints for dinner aud menu cards,
oil colors for peargoniums, how to paint
golden rod. Many other topics are also
touched upon. Published by WILLIAM WHIT
LOCK, 81 and 80 West 22d Street, New York
Price, - cents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30

the Sisters, will take place at the Turn Hall,
on Monday and Tuesday evenings, June LIST,
and I'd. The entertainment will consist of
vocal and instrumental music, ana short dra-
mas, different program each evening. Ice
cream, &C., will be served during the evening
There will be no supper,
The entertainment is to begin at o'clock.
Admission l0cts; refreshments, 25cts. AS the
entertainment has been postponed from May
2Sth and Goth, parties holding tickets bearing
those dates will be admitted
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30
Buy s. B. Wilkins Co.'S Rockford sox.

Tuesday night last as Ed Nattinger was on
his way home from the opera house, he heard
noise in Krouse's gun shop, on Madison st.
and stopped to investigate. He noticed pa
pers scattered about the floor and his instinct
warned him that something was amiss. He
hurriedly repaired to the police headquarters
and related his suspicious to Assistant Mar
shall Brennan, who went to the rear Of the
shop and captured the burglar, who had pried
open the rear door. A lot Of revolvcrs were
piled up preparatory to being taken away.
These he had taken from the safe which lie
had opened. Wednesday afternoon he was
arraigned before Esq Weeks and held to the
grand jury in default of 81 800 bail The fel.
low gave his name as Mike Kelly, Of Chicago,
and after the trial he was taken to Bowman's
and had his picture taken to adorn the rogues'
gallery. Ed Nattinger is justly proud OF his
maiden experience as a detective.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30

The Board Of Commissioners met at the
town clerks office last Tuesday and paid out
bills amounting to s5ll. The old road run
ming east from the aqueduct bridge and con-
Meeting with the road from Green street to
the white bridge was abandoned, and new
road established from the culvert near the
north end of Green street to the towpath at
the canal in East Ottawa. A petition to lay
out a new road on the town line between
Dayton and Ottawa was presented, but con-
sideration of the subject was postponed until
joint meeting of the boards of highway
commissioners Of both townships is held.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30

The following is contained in the May re
port made to the State Agricultural Depart
ment, concerning the condition Of crops, ETC.,
in La Sale county for this month: "The
wheat area of this county is about up to an
average, and the condition. The same may
be said Of rye. The area Of oats sown is not
up to the average, and the condition is not as
good as usual. The grass has made but little
start, and meadows and pastures are far be-
hind the average for May /. The prospect is
very poor indeed for small fruits, but apples
and cherries promise about the average crop.
The amount of old corn on hand is not as
large as last season at a corresponding date.
The condition and health of farm animals has
never been better. Many hives Of bees have
been winter killed, leaving the hives full Of
honey; fully fifty per cent. have been lost"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30

Ed. Nickum, a little nine year old, Of Utica
was brought up from that village yesterday
to be placed in the county jail on the charge
of stealing, but the sheriff would not permit
the youthful culprit to be placed in that insti-
tuition on account of his years. He is also too
young to be sent to the reform school; and as
q last resort Col. Gibson took him in hand
and landed him in the county house. He has
two brothers in the reform school at Pontiac,
and wanted TO be sent there. He has In him
all the elements Of tough citizen when he
arrives at maturity, and 1t is only question
Of few years when he will be learning a
trade at Joliet.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30
Decoration Day.


Following is the program Of the memorial
exercises to-day:
The procession will form at 10 p. m, sharp
on Main street, with right resting on La Sale,
in the following order Fitzgeralds band;
marshal and aids; Company d, 4th regiment,
/. n, g.; Seth C. Earl Post, g. A. r.; Howard
Legion, No. As, S. X of A. o. L. W; carria-
ges with president of the day, orator, chap
lain city council, disabled soldiers and citi-
zcns
At 80 p. m. the procession will move north
on La Sale street to Superior, cast on Supe-
rior to Columbus, south on Columbus to La
fayette, west on Lafayette to La Sale, south
on La Sale, and enter Washington Square at
the southwest gate.
The school children will form at lis p. m.
on west ssdc of Columbus street, with right
resting on Lafayette, in such order as may be
directed by superintendent Thorpe, and fall
in the rear of the procession as it passes.
Services at the monument will be as follows
Decoration OF the monument by the school
children; memorial services by Secth G, Earl
Post, G. A. r.; music by the band; prayer by
Rev. A. Quincy; singing by male quartet and
chorus; address by Rev. o. o. Fletcher; sing
ing by quartet and chorus; recitation by Miss
Ida NJ. Black, of Tonica report of necroo.
gist; benediction by chaplain, Rev. r. Baker,
of South Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30
a Home Witness.
CORNELL, ILL.,, Livingston Co.,
rOOE

CORNELL, ILL.,, Livingston Co.,
May %, 1885.
Mrs. DR.. KICK: Ny Dear Doctor-I re.
ceived the box of medicine you sent me, and
also your instructions. / have been feeling
quite well for some time. can no,c see how
much better ! am than l was last spring.
Then / was sick about half Of the time, and
did not feel very well the rest of the time.
Now, | have not been sick q day this spring,
l have no more of those cramping pains with
my stomach, which ] had for SO many years.
Ny headaches are all gone; my female trou.
blcs are cured; my monthly periods come
regular now with none Of those severe pains,
and the ovarian tumor is fast disappearing
In fact, feel like ne,o ,COndn, and am thank
full for all you have done for me, and would
most conscientiously advise all my afflicted
friends to employ you. Yours truly,
MRS. A. J. CURYgA.
The Doctor will be at her Ottawa Office, at
the Clifton Hotel, Wednesday noon, June Sd,
to Saturday afternoon, the 9th.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30
New silks

Another lot of beautiful silks was opened
up at Scott Bros & Co.'s this week. A large
line of fancy silks, new colors, regular dollar
quality. This firm have marked them at 50
cts; also colored grosgrain silks III the latest
shades SOC. These are perfect, and as good
as is generally sold at sl00. Also few more
pieces of 50 ct. summer silks, which will be
closed out at 25 cts. yard, 60 cent qualities
at 37115 cts. -, 46 in. colored cashmeres at soc.
These bargains are only samples of what
customers will find in the dress goods and
silk stock Of Scott Bros. Il Co. now.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30

The District Ministerial Association OF Jol.
let, held meetings here in the Methodist
church Tuesday and Wednesday last, the fol-
lowing reverend gentlemen attending: Pre-
siding Elder Caldwell and Revs II. r. Ants,
and Pomeroy, F. C, Brayton, Jos. Caldwell,
George s. Davis, VI. E. Dix, Samuel Earngey,
j. S. Bell, DR.. Quincy N. Hall, A. s. Horn,
]. F. Kellogg, f. E. Mackey, G. B. Miller, w.
A. Phillips, R. II. Pooley, John Rhoads, W
H. strout, A. NJ. White, w. z. Wilkinson, q.
W. Wilslow and j. c. stoughton. Also by
Rev. NJ. A. Head, Of streator, Central Illinois
Conference
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30
Special Notice to Merchants and Dealers IN
Produce.

Commencing May 18th, 1885, the Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy X. r. Co. will run re-
frigerator cars, iced and otherwise appointed
for the transportation Of butter, eggs, and
through Ottawa every Tuesday and Friday at
1876 a. IN. Every Tuesday and Friday freight
should be at freight house not later than 10
O'Clock a. m. GEO. F.. Roe, Agt.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30

The Health Committee have at last got 10
work and have made an attempt in the direc-
ton Of cleaning up the streets and alleys on
the west side. The ten days notice expired
yesterday, and not one person out of ten com,
pied with the reQuir, ment Of the board.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30

GABLAND-DoNLEvY.- st. Columbia
church, Rev. Father o'Neil officiating, James
P. Garland and Miss Julia Donlevy were unit.
ed in marriage last Wednesday afternoon
In the evening, at the residence Of Peter
Donlevy, in Wallace, a reception was given
the married pair, when dancing and a SPLEEN
did supper and hearty congratulations from
many friends followed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30

DIcKINsoS.-Miss Hattie Dickinson, of Uti
ca, aged IS, the daughter Of the well known
Clark dickinson, deceased, died at that vii
lage yesterday morning. The funeral will
take place from the Utica Baptist church to,
morrow morning at 1890
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30

Next week we will place on sale an i'm
mense line Of Table and Stand Covers OF
jutc, raw silk, felt and cloth, plain and en-
broidered, from one to three yards long; also
II line Of piano covers, very handsome. Come
and see them AT HULL's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30
Anusenents.

Last night, "The Private Secretary" was
produced at Turn Hall, at La Sale, by home
| talent.
Joliet has organized base ball club, called
the "silk Stockings which is said to be a
strong amateur nine.
w. b, Powell, the father of Miss Maud
Powell, the already celebrated Aurora violin.
ist, was some years ago principal Of the high
school at Peru.
CONNIE, the magician, who was here week
before last, came to grief at Wenona recently,
where he had his things tied by an attach
ment for hall rent.
Rchearsals for The musical coucert-the
benefit to be rendered Prof. L. 5. Harrison
arc already being held. 1t will be one Of the
finest musical entertainments ever given in
this city.
c. a. Sullivan, manager OF the Josie Crock
er Dramatic Company, was in the city Thurs
day night last. His company will open at the
Opera House here for one week, commencing
June 18th.
The Acme Dime Comedy Company, which
has been at the Opera House the present
week, did not do the amount of business it de-
served. 1t is an excellent variety show, but
was unfortunate in having to run counter TO
so much local amusements here this week.
Nearly every night entertainments of some
kind were in progress, and to this alone must
be attributed the poor business done.
-Four members of the Acme Company went
fishing up to Dayton, last Wednesday morn
ing, and returned empty handed. The tinny
dwellc,s of the deep wouldn't bite and one OF
the members became SO disguised with his
luck that he told the whole tribe of scaly
swimmers to 60 to shoel One of the actors
says his luck was attributable TO his not fully
understanding how to properly lubricate the
bait with eXpectorations of saliva, or words to
that effect.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30

The ladies of the west Serena and Hardin &
n. E. churches are to have an ice cream and
strawberry festival at the residence Of Mr.. r.
c. Lucas, Jr., next Wednesday evening, June
Sd. All are cordially invited.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30

MARRIAGE.--Cards are out for the marriage
of Miss Margaret Stout, Of this city, to Geo.
II. Root, of Chicago, which will take place at
Christ Church Tuesday, June 9th. A reccp-
ton will be held at the residence of the pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Stout, from $50
to II o'clock the same evening.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30

The Ottawa Pioneer Fireproof Construction
Company recently received an order Tor 49,.
900 pieces of tile for the Indiana State House
and ndmber Of carloads Of this building ma.
terial are being shipped daily.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30

The seating capacity Of the Congregational
church was thoroughly tested last Monday
night by large audience attracted by the an
nouncemcnt that President Angel, of the
Michigan State University, would deliver a
lecture there. The subject of the distn-
guished speakers address was "The Thinker
and Doer." Tue gentleman, while not an
orator in any sense of the word, is a graceful
and fluent speaker, and his subject was ham
died in in manner proving vast scholarship
and great breadth of ideas While his encom-
iums of the despotic and other European gov
ernments might have sounded nn-American,
and at least not above criticism in his COM
PARSONS, he was listened to throughout with
marked attention. Afterwards banquet was
rendered him at the Clifton, by the members
of the Alumni of the high school, which was
attended by the following persons: Prof and
Mrs. c. w. Tufts, Mr.. and Mrs. f. c. Swift,
Mr.. and Mrs. f. w. Schrceb, Mr.. and Mrs. c.
Griggs, Chase Fowler, Miss Emma Waterman,
T. J. Lynch and Miss Lynch, D. McDougall,
Miss Libbie Bangs, Miss Summers, F. F. Bull,
and Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Hegeler, of La Sale.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30

The Min-Net Club gave one Of its widely
celebrated parties at the Clifton last Thursday
night, at which about so couples were pres.
ent. This is the last Of the series for the
present season.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30
Decoration Day.

1t is recommended that citizens close their
places of business, as far as possible, during
the exercises Of the afternoon, Decoration
Day, and that the flags of the city be hung at
half mast during the day.
ED. c. ALLEN, Mayor.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30

The ladies Of the Episcopal church have de-
cided to give strawberry festival and enter
tainment one week from next Thursday,
Dune 1lth), further particulars in regard to
which will appear in our next.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30

Parasols at Hull's are booming. Cheap,
too. A new invoice next week. We have
the best black satin parssol, with lace, and all
shades, silk Innings in the market for $500.
AT HULI's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30

Tickets of admission to the CONNIE ncemcn
exercises of the high school, to be held next
Thursday, were placed on sale this morning
at IS and IS cents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30

Oliver Cornell, the accountant, has fitted up
and removed TO the rooms formerly occupied
by the Republican Central Committee, in the
opera house block, adjoining his former quar-
tiers, where he has increased facilities for
teaching ladies and gentlemen in practical
manner the science of single and double entry
book keeping, aifording advantages superior
to those offered by so called business college.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30

A large and strikingly faithful photograph
Of County Treasurer Saml Raymond adorns
the show case leading to W. s. Wheeler's art
gallery. Since 1t was placed there some days
ago, hundreds have stopped to look at this ar.
tis,ically faithful portrait Of Uncle Sam. 1t
does the subject natural justice and the ex.
preston is true TO life. In full, there is no
department OF photography that Wheeler is
not at home In, and his work is recognized
throughout the city as frst-class in all its de
tails Getting your photographs at wheeler's
is guarantee that you will be satisfied. This
is the unsolicited endorsement Of the FREE
TRADER "a TO his work.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30

Miss Helen, the beloved daughter of w. II.
Calvin, died at the residence OF her parents,
corner OF Chestnut and Jackson streets, last
Tuesday morning, Of consumption, aged Is
yeas. She had suffered from the disease for
about seven months, until death released her
pure spirit tie join the companionshp OF the
blessed The funeral took place last Wedncs-
day afternoon, and the "Children Of Mary"
OF which society she was a devout member,
took part, as we'll as many Of her schoolmstes,
with whom she was q general favoritc. She
was possessed of moro than ordinary intelli.
gence, and her sweet girlish disposition en-.
deared her TO the hearts Of all who knew her
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30

The carpet sales of Scott Bros. e Co. for
the past few weeks have exceeded any sales
ever made by them in the same time. Next
Monday they will place their entire stock Of
carpets and curtains on sale at such low prices
as to close out all spring patterns imme-
diately
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30

In lightweight clothing for summer wco
we have fine assortment, well made and a
moderate prices, at Oak Hall One Prc,
Clothing House, north Of Court House.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-30

The officers Of the La Sale Driving Park
have wisely concluded to have no Fourth Of
July meeting this year.