davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28
HOME MATTERS.


BoY.-Born to Mrs. Al. Maierhofer, on
Monday, boy
LIvpLrY-Geo. Lindley of Chicago spent
Thanksgiving at home.
G1DfRgY.-Abe Godfrey of Streator ate
turkey in Ottawa on Thursday,
CRANE.-Miss Eta Crane was in Marseilles
last week, the guest of Miss Clara Bingham.
NErr II. A. Nef left Wednesday for
jacksonville, Fla, to winter in southern lat
itudes.
BEEM-I. \. BEEN left for Kansas City on
Saturday, and is taking in other portions of
the west this week.
BARTox-R L. Barton, principal of the
Peru city schools, was on Thursday married
to Miss Mary Fielding.
LooNEY.-John Looney of Rock Island
come up to Ottawa to spend Thanksgiving
at home and see his best girl.
DwYPR--Will Dwyer is proud and hap
by papa since Wednesday. 1t is girl, with
hair and eyes just the color of Wills.
RlNK.-P. Clarity, of the La Sale rink,
and his brother Frank took supper with
Miss Harvey at the Clifton on Thursday.
CAvAyAuGH.-Miss Julia Cavanaugh, of
the Clifton, is at home in La Sale. She has
Doe for years with the Clifton house people.
KErrH-Geo. Keith and family left for
Jacksonville, Fla, on the c., B. & Q. Friday
of last week, to remain during the winter
months
GARNER Jennie Gardner is spend
Ing the holidays with her sister, Mrs. Will
cox, of Amboy, where she has been since
Thursday of last week
GuEsTs,-A w. Hard and wife, Milwau-
kee; W. C, Furst and wife McCook, Neb.;
and W. c. Drum, Denver, Col, spent the
week at Mayor Aliens.
Cook.-Mrs. Samuel j. Cook and children
left for Fairbury yesterday, Mr. Cook hay
ing preceded them three weeks ago. They
will make Fairbury their home.
DEGEN Sol. Degen on Thursday received
dispatch from Chicago stating that Jacob
Degen was very sick and it was requested
that the family be at his bedside.
WHlTE-Nr. Richard White and daugh-
ter, Mary Ann, of Grand Rapids, have just
returned home from Missouri, where they
bought an elegant farm of 800 acres, to
which thew will soon move.
BABE-An assistant chief of police IN ,de
his appearance at the residence of Thomas
Brennan Monday night. This fully accounts
for the habitual smile on the chief counte-
nance during the week.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28

sooa after the hearing of the case here a
month or two ago, and not having been
then contradicted, we supposed 1t was true
II appears, however, that there was no dis
agreement among the Judges on the ques
ton, but they were unanimous in approx
ing the judgment of the Cook county court,
which had found Mackin guilty Of perjury
and sentenced him to the penitentiary
The FREE TRADER has never expressed or
felt, nor has any other Democratic journal
that we are aware Of, the slightest sympa-
tby for Mr.. Joseph Chesterfield Mackin, or
entertained any other desire than that he
should receive the full measure of punish.
ment that his crime so richly deserved; so
that the intimation of the Ottawa Repubh-
can and papers of that ilk' that certain
Democr .tc editors" are grieved or disap.
noipted over the result of the Mackin case
is certainly worse than our mere error OF
facts in regard TO disagreement among
the Judges, for it is deliberate-untruth.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28

Contrary to the general notion, newspa-
per man cannot be everywhere and see ev-
erything and catch on to every item that Is
abroad in the city. No, ma'am; he cant
do it. 1t is we'll known axiom in natural
philosophy that no one body of matter can
occupy two places at the same time, There
fore, if you desire to see special news
item in the paper send it to the office. In
cidents and occurrences worthy of mention
will always be gladly received and publish
ed. If you have a friend from abroad visi.
ting you, coutrive some means to inform
the society editor of the FREE TRADER. II
YOU are going on visit to some distant
friends, don't be too modest to sayso On
", when you send an item to the press
hear in mind the stereotyped request, to
write names plainly and write on but one
side of the paper.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28

Court opened on Monday afternoon with
Judge Blanchard on the bench His first
duty was the hearing Of the motion made by
Duncan McDougall to quash the indictments
against the Messrs Fowler and Gentleman
The judge confessed to being placed in an
embarrassing predicament that he had been
compelled to listen TO conversations about
the matter, aud that though he fully intended
to do his duty in the case, yet it would be
said that he was prejudiced whatever decis
ion might be arrived at. The members of
the bar, he said, would appreciate the diff
culIics of his position and he ought not TO
be compelled to try the case lie said that
he would endeavor to get some judge who
resided out of the circuit to hear the motion
to quash. Mr.. McDougall replied that they
we're satisfied with this disposition of the
matter. The defendants were under much
suspense and anxiety and desired an imme-
date trial, said MIR. McDougall. If this be
the case the motion to quash by their attor-
ney seems entirely out of place. If an Imme-
diate trial is desired by them, no such motion
should have been entered. The quashing Of
the indictment will not prove their limo
cence.
LArrR.-Yesterday morning Judges Stipp
and Blanchard, in conjunction, took up the
motion to quash the indictments. During
the day every available seat within the en-
closure was occupied by members of the OF
tawa bar. MIR. Mayo, of counsel for the
defendants, opened the argument and occu-
pied the attention of the court for over three
hours, being followed by j. II. Widmer who
spoke for the defense, occupying an hour $
time l.. W. Brewer, for the prosecution,
occupied nearly all the afternoon with his
argument 1t is not expected that all the
arguments will be finished to-day, as q mum
Der of attorneys will doubtless be heard on
both sides ere the preliminary skirmish ends.
Whether decision will be arrived at by the
court next week is matter of conjecture as
vet.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28
AInusencnts.

Fitzgeralds concert at the opera house
Monday evening was largely attended by the
best people of the city, and was fully up to
the high standard expected Of it. 1t was a
delightful musical entertainment, and is fur
ther proof of the fact that this city possesses
first class talent, and that these entertain.
ments are deservedly worthy of the patron
age extended them, not only in this case, but
on all future occasions when our citizens are
fortunate enough to be so favored. The cor
net duet by F, A. Fitzgerald and Chas. Hen
trich the soprano solo with Verdure Clad, y
by Miss Isabella Grant, the violin solo "De
Berio,'s Sixth Air. by J. S Stokes, the con-
tralto solo, Hannah at the Window Bind
ing Shoes by Miss Olive Harrison, and the
cornet solo by F. A. Fitzgerald, received en-
cores and were among the especial features
of the evening, as were also the baritone
solo, "The Fog Bell" by F. A. Kendall and
the andante and waltz, "lmortellean," by
the band 1t would now be in order to give
the people of this city dramatic perform
ance or two during the winter, as there is
certainly talent sufficient for the purpose.
Who will take the lead in this matter?
The afternoon and evening performances
at the Rink Thursday were given large at
tendance, especially the latter. Miss Hattie
Harvey, the attraction, has arrived almost to
perfection in doing the most difficult feats in
the art of artistic skating. At the close of
the performance Thursday night Miss Har-
vey was presented with a beautiful basket of
flowers, the gift of admiring friends at La
Salle-the Misses Gallagher, Kohlhammer
and Clarity. Next season Miss Harvey will
make her debut on the stage, in comedy
especially being written for her by Charles
f. Hoyt, entitled "the Skating Rink Beauty"
the fair and beautiful debutante doing an act
or two on rollers. Miss Harvey has IN
doubtedy bright and hopeful future on the
s,age-at least her many friends hope such
to be the case.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28
THE ILLINOIS GRANT MONUMENT,

The Association for the erection of mo
nument to Gen Grant at the illinois state
capital has been duly organized under the
INCORPORATION laws of this state, with Sena.
tor Cullom as president, Charles f. Miller
secretary and s. II. Jones treasurer. The
plan adopted is to designate one gentleman
in each county to take charge OF the work
of soliciting contributions in such county,
and to that end Col. Ralph Plumb has been
appointed for this county, Still in further.
ance Of the general plan Col Plumb has
designated agents in every town in this
county to take charge of the collections in
their respective towns, the gentlemen nam
ed for Ottawa being Capt. S. r. Blanchard,
T.. w. Brewer and Andrew Lynch, and
these gentlemen it is understood will pro
coed without Celay to institute a systematic
canvass of the town. There should be no
delay in the matter and no hesitancy in re-
spending literally to calls for pecuniary aid
In this patriotic work. Next to that of Wa
shingtOn the name OF zen, Uraut slanus
highest on the roll of great American cap
tains, and as he was an out and out I'LL
nois mana resident of illinois when the
war broke out, received his first commits
sion AS Colonel of an Illinois regiment
when the war began, and always claimed
Illinois as his home--it is most fitting that
the grandest monument save that over his
immediate tomb should be erected to LIN
at the capital of Illinois. OF course such a
movement can have no political signiti.
canoe. It's purely an appeal to local pride
and patriotism, and Il labor of love in which
il is believed all the people of Illinois will
be proud to share.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28
4 Gard.

We take this method of expressing our
heartfelt thanks to our friends for the sub
stantial token of their confidence left us Oh
the occasion of the gathering at our resid-
ence on Tuesday evening last. This was t"
us a very unlocked for turn of matter in
which we had taken an unseltish interest
for the good of others. To the ltinerant
pedagogue such occasions are verdant vases
upon the barren waste of unapprecated eff
fort that never can be forgotten and de-
mand on our part renewed eaInestness and
zeal in our great work.
May our relation to you as community
ever be mutually pleasant and profitable,
", H. OuTMAN,
NJ. NJ, OuTMAN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28

A new phase of boycotting has come In
to fashion in Ireland. AT recent pub
lie demonstration at Portlaw, county
Waterford, celtain Michael Hickey was
den ,unced for evicting workingman.
Miss Margaret Shehan came forward and
IN few eloquent words proposed the fol-
lowing resolution: " hat the young girls
Of Waterford, Tipperary and Kilkenny re-
solve and promise this day, before this vast
multitude, to treat with scorn and contempt
any matrimonial proposal from Michael
Hickey as q punishment for his arrogant
hostility to the poor laborer, Burke, and his
young and helpless family of seyen." The
resolution found seconder in Miss Sulli-
van and was carried with reclamation.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28
A Remarkable ESCADe.

Mrs. Mary A. Daley, of Tunkhannock, Pa,
was afflicted for six years with Asthma and
Bronchitis, during which time the best physi-
clans could give no relief. Her life was des-
paired Of, until in last October she procured
a bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery, when
immediate relief was felt, and by continuing
its use for short time she was completely
cured, gaining in flesh 80 lbs. in a few months.
Free trial bottles of this certain cure OF all
throat and lung diseases at Lutz u Briggs
drug store Large bottles l,O1.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28

Modjeska, on Thursday night of last week 4,
was greeted with tremendous audience at
Rockford, every seat in the house, even down
to the extra chairs placed in the aisles, were
sold SO hours in advance Of the opening.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28
After DIphtheria.

DiphtLeria is terrible disease, requiring
the greatest medical skill TO effect com
plete cure. Even when its power is broken,
it clings to the patient with great persisten,,
CIV, ana often leaves the system poisoned
and Frustrated. Just mere Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla does a vast amount of good, expelling
impurities from the blood, giving it rich.
ness and vitality, while it renovates and
strengthens the system.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28
Sunday morning the FIRE department was

Sunday morning the FIRE department was
twice called out. William Serges residence
near the c., B. & Q. water tank was discov-
cred to be on fire. The fire originated in the
cellar and considerable damage was done
but it was al once extinguished by the de-
partment There was no one in the house
at the time, The other blaze took place at
laundry run by a colored woman named Mrs.
Smith, in the old Hossack block, on Main
street. The fire was extinguished before the
arrival Of the department
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28

C. NJ. Forbes is getting in big assortment
of hanging and hand lamps. In few days
the entire ceiling of his store will be studded
with beautiful array of these objects. You
are respectfully requested to call and exam
inc them aud get prices. These lamps and
chandeliers are all of the very latest designs,
As to prices he will sell at bottom figures.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28

The FREE TRADER is promptly and JOY
fully reminded Ivy all its local cotemporar-
les that It was in error in stating last week
that the Supreme Court had been tied In
the Mackin case, and that the tie was only
broken by the election of a new Supreme
Judge in the Cook district The statement
as to tie was made In dozen Of papers
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28

II IS seldom that medicine is efficacious
in such long list of diseases as Aishler's
Herb Bitters has proved itself. Consump-
ton, dyspepsia, liver complaint, every form
of fever iaundice, scrofula, and other COM
plants yield speedily to its powerful effects.
5. Weaver, of Perryville, Md, was cured
of neuralgia and bleeding piles, and his
wife found il invaluable in case OF fever
and ague.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28

Thomas Murray and Chas. Il. WEIGH, the
burglars who broke into the residence Of q
farmer named Corcoran, who resides near
Ransom, were found guilty. and on Wednes-
day we're sentenced to year in the peniten-
tisry. They were ably defended by Messrs.
Conway and GriSgs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28

Minnie Richards, one of Streator' S demi =
reps, came up Saturday on four month $
sentence to the county Jail on charge of
having no visible means of support. A good
many of Strcator's people might be sent up
on the same charge.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28

Mrs. II. 2. Allen, of Sycamore, widow of
the man murdered at Sandwich some years
ago, does not credit the confession of James
Young that he is the slayer of her husband.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28

A fendish attempt was made early last
Saturday morning to burn the residence OF
Officer Frost. A portion of the house out
size was saturated with kerosene and fired.
This is another diabolical outrage that is quite
lik ely to 90 undetected.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28

You will notice how quickly thoroughly
successful article is initiated, and also that
the limitations are without merit, as they are
gotten up by INSCRIPTIONS parties. Beware
of limitations of DIR. Jones Red Clover Tonic.
The genuine is sold by E. Y. Griggs, and
promptly cures dyspepsia, costiveness, bad
breath, piles, pimples, ague and malsrial
diseases, poor appetite, low spirits, head
ache, or diseases Of the kidneys, stomach
and liver. Price, so cents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28

w. L. Scott, of Erie, Pa, and E. N. Saun-
ders, of st. Paul, both gentlemen largely
interested in the Spring Valley Coal Com
pany, visited that enterprising new town
recently w. l.. Scott is big railroad
maguate and is worth $30,0O00OO.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28

Champaign county got ready to celebrate
the finding of a five foot vein OF coal at
Sidney, at depth of $50 feet, AMI had sent
out specials to all the city papers that the
day would be observed by hosting out the
largest block of coal ever mined in Illinois,
when it turned out to be bed of tirst-class
,lata
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28

A farmer residing between here and Stcea
tor has lost this season 400 head Of hogs by
cholera loss of about s. 600. large
force of men have been kept busy burying
the carCaSseS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28

Marshal Smith, of Streator, lodged Dick
Massey in the county Jail on Monday to
await his trial on the charge of passing cOun-
terfeit money.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28

The report that Dan Voorhees,, "the tall
Sycamore of the Wabash" was employed TO
assist in the defense Of Peter Weast is I'M
true. Messrs. Duncan and Blake are the
only lawyers on that side Of the case.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28

the divorce suit he had been prosecuting
for several years past in the California
courts, died at san Francisco on the l4'h
*.*
The volcanoes are again at work In the
MALAY archipelago. Fearful tidal waves
fro, there have deluged the South Ameri'
can and our own Pacific coast within a
week, doing much damage. Az 'he sallie
time furious cyclone swept over the MA
law islands, drowning 5000 people ana SUD
mercinr $50 villages on the island OF Oris-
sa and destroying 1000 buildings and many
lives in the PHILIPPINE islands
*.~
A terrific storm, commencing WIN HSn'
ming, rain and hail and ending with hea
w snow fall, visited the East from lat Sun
day to Tuesday, extending from West VIZ
ginia TO Maine. Utmost of the districts VI
si,ed there were destructive floods, While
the Lehigh valley and portions OF New
York and New England were left with II
inches TO 3 feet of snow, followed by sharp
winter weather.
The smallpox epidemic is subsidlng IN
Montreal. but the deaths in the city and
,,,u,ls siili avarage from 70 TO 90 day.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28

For over quarter of century, Physi'
clans have prescribed NICHOLS BARK AND
IRON as reliable and valuable remedy for
dyspepsia and general ebility,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28

The announcement Of few deaths will be
read throughout northern Illinois with
more regret than that of Captain |. W.
Connect, of Chicago. lie was one
of the first as he WAS the most popular
of all captains who launched and sailed a
craft on the raging pillows of the Illinois
and Michigan canal, On the withdrawn
of packets" from that "ditch" he settled
down in Chicago, where he filled various
political positions and was always lead
ing and prominent figure among the local
democracy. He was thoroughly big
hearted honest and true man, with an i'm
mense fund OF original humor that made
him popular and conspicuous figure at ev
cry gathering OF late he had become an
enthusiastic and devoted member OF the
Baptist church, and became no less genial
and influential as religionist than he had
been as politician,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28

In its efforts to aid the parties charged
with conspiracy, an unreliable and wholly
Enthusiastically little daily made the statement
last week that
Several members of the bar Monday
arose in open court and requested Judge
Stipp not to certify any cases in which they
were interested to the county court to be
tried by Gilbert
This is about as near the truth rs that ire
sponsble sheet ever arrives at Only one
member of the bar made the request.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28
Wa-Iiington.


II is settled that John G. Carlisle, speak
er of the last house, will be reelected with,
out opposition beyond the formal vote 10
a republican candidate against him. Tn
compliment will be we'll deserved. NJ.
Carlisle made an able and popular speak /
Of the last house, neither democrats or r..
publicans ever questioning the fairness q.
his decisions. His reelection OF cours'
involves the retention of Morrison as leade
of the house at the head of the Ways an,
Means committee which is eminen'ly as
should be.
About twenty senators present in Wash
ington on Thursday met and appointed L.
senators, most of whom were present to n
tend the funeral of Vice President Hend
ricks at indianapolis next Tuesday. Tn,
senators named were Edmunds, Sherman
Harris, Allison, Voorhees,, Pugh, Cullom
Gibson, Conger, Blair, Dawes, Camden ano
Vest
miscellaneous,
The funeral of Vice President Hendricks
will take place from st. Paul's cathedral il
indianapolis next Tuesday noon, and the
remains will be laid in Crow Hill Gene.
terry.
The death of Vice President Hendricks
and the onelection of president pro tenn
of the senate before the adjournment OF
that body last spring, and there being NO
speaker Of the house, leaves the country
without legal successor to the PRESIDENT
al chair in case President Cleveland should
lie before either house elects its presiding
officer next week The fact should lead
congress at once TO make some better pro
vision in regard to the successorship than
is now provided by law.
-
The long fight in Oregon over the cleo
ton of L. 5. Senator was brought to d
close on the 10Th by the election of j. ii
Mitchell, known as Nipple. Mitchell, ovel
.Laundalet" Williams, Mitchell being help
ed out by the votes of 10 democrats, who
excuse themselves by saying that he pledg
ed himself to support the Democratic Ma
tional administration.
Senator Sharon, of Nevada, famous fol-
his greax wealth and still more famous FOL
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28

The smallpox epidemic is subsiding In
Montreal, but the deaths in the CITY ana
suburbs sill average from ~ to 20 day,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-28

The funeral of Vice President Hendricks
will take place from St Pauls cathedral il
indianapolis next Tuesday noon, and thu
remains will be laid in Crow Hill Gene
terry.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-09-19
His Reason for Rexianfnn.

"Great Scott |" exclaimed an Austin
father, as his son entered the house
with an expression on his face that
would havedone credit to an Italian
beggar; whats the matter with you?"
Nothing, sir. I've only thrown up
my situation answered the youth.
did you have good and sufficient
cause for leaving?" demanded the pa
rent.
Indeed, / did"
"Well, why did you give up your po-
sition2"
Because the boss told me that if 1
ever showed my face in the office again
he would jamb my head in an ink
mill. So / got mad and left. without
giving him notice."
The Opelousas courier., 1885-09-19
EiTe's Aifsp,es.f.

teThe bread Of life j. love, z and since we must
Have love, or our souls perish, let US pray
That if we may not feast, yet still d crust
From The rich loaf be ours from day to day.
.f1he salt of ,ie is work, :" and so we toll
Patiently on. with hand and heart and brain,
Sometimes with tears beside the midnight oil,
Remembering we can wrestl If not reign.
The water of life is faith,' and while it
springs,
Lnhpid and clear, in fruc'ifying streams,
Hallowing our love and Toll, such blessings
brings
As make life the Utopia of our dreams.
'The sweetness of life is poetry" and we bend
Our souls in worship, and with spirit kiss
Drink in the sublime verities which lend
This little, finite life so much of bliss.
-Rosaiine Il. Jones.