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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

N. Woodruff, the srtis., is again among us,
and back In his room in the Shelton block.
He informs us that the rooms he was 20 oc-
Cupy in Ottawa were so badly lighted and 50
completely unsuited for bis purpose that he
a; once abandoned the attempt to organize an
art school. He, however, remained in that
city long enough to fill quite a number of To-
cal orders for paintings .-Aurora Beacon.
Now, really, that's too bad about Prof.
Woodruff, for it would seem that in all Otta-
wa there ought TO be one room where there is
light enough for an artists studio. Truth is,
Prof. woodruff seems 70 have found the field
occupied by competent teachers who have
full classes Of deeply interested pupils. In
deed, the number Of teachers is so large that
some teachers have begun to "cut prices to
get customers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

broidery and muslin underwear took place to-
day, and ii can be said without successful con
tradiction that no such stock OF these goods
was ever brought here before. Notwithstand.
ing the high class qualities, the price will be
no higher than is asked by others for inferior
goods. An inspection by the ladies who in.
tend making up underwear will convince them
that underwear car be purchased from thin
firm for less than they can buy the material
and make them, II the ladies would rather
muslin and trimming now cheaper than ever
before from Scott Bros. Il Co.--JUraoi
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

The Ottawa FREE TRADER surprised us
somewhat by stating last week that il had en-
gagged "crisp and experienced writer" late
Of the Democrat. Press, to take charge of its
local, &c. We desire to inform Deacon Osman
that we have had no one 10 write crisp arti-
Giles for this paper but the editor for months.
Probably the good deacon don't know this
and wouldn't say so il he were cognizant of
the fact, but this is the honest truth Of the
matter. neverthel lees la Sale Dem Press.
Don't be alarmed, Jack; no one will ever
accuse any one but "the edito7" Of writing the
"crisp" articles or anything else that has ap-
pearcd in the Denocrot for months
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10
Florida and New Orleans Excursion.

To all who are contemplating trip to the
Worlds Exposition at New Orleans, or to
Jacksonville, Florida, or any point in the
south, would cali attention to the fact that
the c. B. & Q. X. r. Co. offers to the public a
greater variety of routes over which the con.
sections are surer and rates Of fare as low or
lower than offered by any other line. Parties
purchasing tickets over this line have their
choice of a variety Of routes via either Chica.
70 or st. Louis. Connections made In Union
depots. Baggage checked through to desti.
nation. Any information In this connection
will be cheerfully furnished. Cau on or i'd.
dress GEO. Z. Ros,
Agent c. B. s. Q. 4. E., Ottawa, III.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

The latest development in the Earlville
bank "bus" Is the disappearance OF Win
Wilson. who has left Earlville, leaving no
word of his whereabouts, after the manner
and style Of numerous sudden emigrants 10
Canadian Businesses Business in the town
continues very dull, with very little presen,
prospect of reviving; and all doing business
are quite disheartcned. The immediate good
resultant has been 20 the printer of cards
bearing the legend, Positively no Credit
which sdorn conspicuous spaces On the walls
OF every business house in the village
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

In connection with the late Deer Park FIRE,
it appears strange that any man will nova,
days carry so much personal property with
out insurance, especially when so cheap in
surance is offered as the township mutual
companies can offer. Mr.. Jackson Butte, for
example, says the cost 70 him for carrying
Gas his minimum insurance. 81 500 in his mu-
tual company has been but -. 50 as a total
for some Elk or eigh; years-wc have forgot
ten the exact number
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

short courrc of individual instruction
under practical book keeper, is worth more
than all the busintss colleges in America, is
the outspoken opinion of business men. Mr.
Oliver Cornell, an experienced accountant
has opened an institute in the Opera House
block for the purpose Of teaching ladies and
gentlemen in the science, The course Is adapt
ed for any branch OF business
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

There was a little misunderstanding be
tween an Ottawa printer and his wife few
days ago relative to the number on one o, the
Tea Store prize tickets. The printer said The
number WAS 1859" land he ought to know, }
while his wife insisted on turning the ticket
the other way and making it 1898, one Of the
"luckies' for December, The subject was
submitted 70 the Tea Man, and nc decided in
the woman's favor and gave her an elegant
tea set, much to the chagrIn Of the typo.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

For SALB.--A house and four lots in South
Ottawa. These lots are the entire width of
the block, and will make one of the best gar
dens in the city. House in good condition,
good barn, poultry house, etc. Apple and
cherry trees, currants, raspberries, &c, in
abundance. VIII be sold at very low figure
part cash, and balance in small monthly pay
ments Qikc house rent, if desired. For
further information call at the FREE TRADER
office or address p. O. Box 2222
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

DIs-Duriug the week the VEL known to.
bacco manufacturing firm OF W. II Fowler
e Co. dissolved by mutual consent, The bust
ness being continued by +. Alshuer. Mr.
Fowler has no. announced hi- fut"re plans a.
yet further than ihathc will rest FOR few
months. The firm have enjoyed large aud
steadily increasing trade for the past NV
years, and ia one OF the largest Cigar factories
in the county. Mr. Ashulcr, the successor to
the business, Is thoroughly experienced to.
bacconist and the high standard Of goods
made by the old firm IN the past viii Al least
be fully maintained, and no effort will bc
spared 10 make the goods sold 10y him still
further worthy Of the attention Of lovers of
the weed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

contemporary tells the story that years
ago, when the Black Hawk war was raging
near Magnolia, one OF the Colonies los, Lis
aunt, aud finding her with party Of Indians
near where Lostant stands, rescued her, and
in his great JOY that she wasn't HE mother in
law (vho WAS sca!ped) Immediately chrie,ep-
cd the plsce LostAunt, afterwards written
L'Ostant, and more recently Lostant"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

srAcKroLR.-W. T. Staokpolc, K-q, Of
Pairbury, was In town 90 Wednesday, 70 tslk
up the Illinois ship canal with our leading
men. Mr.. = has made the gres, water Ways
% the country life hong study, and as 10
their needs and capabilities is the best posted
man we know Of His idea Is that he whole
subject should he pls-ed in The hands OF a
National Board, like the Light House Board
through whom the matter could NJ systsma-
tired and treated ss a grand who're, avoiding
all the useles. uaste that results from the
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

The stockholders Of the Ottawa Township
Mutual Fire Insurance Company will meet
for the election Of officers and other business
at the office Of MscKinlay & Leland, Post Of
tee block, on Tuesday, Jan, q, 1885, at 2
O'Clock p. NJ.
There having been no quorum present at
the above appointed time, the meeting was
adjourned TO Saturday next, Jan. II, at the
same time and place.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10
CITY bonds.

During the month OF february the city OF
Ottawa will issue $2s, 600 OF city bonds ma
turing June Goth, 1886, and June 10th, 1887
These bonds have been authorized by vote
of the people 10 build the new bridge across
the Illinois river They will be issued III SUM
70 suit purchasers, and will draw current rates
of interest, Any person desiring 70 invest in
these bonds should address the undersigned
ut Ottawa, Illinois, at once,
DUNCAN MCDoUGALL,
Chairman Finance Committee.
Ottawa, n, Jan. 9th, lSS5
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

TIE heshh committee have thrown up the
job Of Cleaning the streets, and csrting away
ashes, garbage, &c. The work il again In the
hands OF the street and alley committee and It
viii be well done
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

The past week has been the "week of pray.
or" in our several churches. In one, at least,
the Baptist, the services will he continued
during the week to come. The pastor, Mr.
abroad
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

There Is sort OF pallid, obslky complexion
which the povelists call washed out com
plexioa." II V ghsstly enough and no ME.
take. Washed out, faded, discolored or psrti-
colored hair Is almost ss repulsive and meIau.
cboly. Parker's Hair Balssm will restore
your hair to It, original color, whatever I,
was; brown, auburn or black. Why wear
moss on your head When you msy easily have
lively, shining hair.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10
New Carpets,

Scott Bros. Il Co. will receive in a few days
large shipment of new Spring Carpets, and
the balance of their stock now on hand will be
sold out at cost or less, especially all the rem.
nants OF carpets and curtains
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

Perry's wildcat could not endure the inhos-
pitable climate OF this latitude, and 20 few
nights ago 1t yowIed An awful yovl and gave
mp IT. feline ghost. Perry aud Hall took the
kitten teDderly and tearfully and cremated 1t
In the most approved style, and BOW It's spirit
is sporting SmOog lie native wilds Of Arkan.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10
abroad

Persons going from Chicago to St. Louis or
Intermediate stopping points, by the "Owl
Express" Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
route, will not suffer the disappointment
that several have experienced If they notice
the change on the new time-card. The Owl
now leaves Chicago at 7:c0P.H.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

A ~ year old waif vss picked up by officer
Becker on Tuesday night and given lodging in
the cooler. County agent Gibson took charge
of the little feIlsw next day. He claims to
hail from Canton, II, and 70 be without rsr
epts or friends.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

Ministers, lawyers, teachers and Others
whose occupation gives them but little excr-
else, should use Carriers Little Liver Pills for
torpid liver and biliousness. One dose.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

The washed nut soft coal sold by A. f.
LoyeiOy gives universal satisfaction as the
bes, and cheapest soft coal in the market.
Best lump coal always on hand Telephone
No a
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

We called upon Scott Bro, Il Co. yesterday
and found them very busy. Their big sale OF
ladies muslin underwear and embroidcries
attracted a great many customers this week
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

On Monday night the large barn at the res.
idence OF Henry Thomas, farmer of Deer
Park, was burned with all its contents ten
head OF horses, and large quantity OF hay
and grain nothing being saved. The loss is
estimated at from s. 600 to 5000, which is
total, there being no insurance. The cause is
believed 10 be inCendiary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

A. F. LovejOy is now prepared to supply
his customers with the best quality of hard
coal at the lowest possible prices. Telephone
No az
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

Special bargains in winter underwear tor
for the next few days at Scott Bros Il Co.'S
Very nice, fine qualities ladies merino under.
wear now only 37lIc.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

LOWEST PRICES in town on all kinds of gro
cerics, crockery, glassware, hour and buck
wheat will not be undersold
G. +. HARBHRLE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

II. II. MArLocK s. H. II. NEWTON, auction.
GERS. Office at Hegaffin & Co.'S shoe store,
Ottawa, lii. Make your dates for sales
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

Rev. Frank Y. Barrett, Of Dubuque, Iowa,
will occupy the pulpit OF the Presbyterian
church tomorrow morning and evening.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

Mr.. j. Fitzgerald the harness dealer 81
Utica, wants farmers aud others Interested 70
fully understand that BE- Is selling first cias'
er han the same grade can bc bought any.
where in the county. Farmers wishing 10
buy harness will do well 10 examine his stock
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

The needed improvement on the old starch
works are about completed and the building
Is ready for rnants
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

Daily memorandum calendars, for 1888,
omethIng every business man should have,
at Hapeman & GrAhsms.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10
$35,932, 861-31-
GEO. ". RAVENS, Agent e. corner P. o. Block.
Yes.
IL YOU Want

Shaw sells the best Illuminating oil in Otta
wa. Everybody says 50 that uses IT,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

The J. B. Harris wheat scourer is being
manufactured by the King Il Hamilton Co
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10
Everybody Admits

Crookery or glassware YOU can ;seI The best
and cheapest at Shaw's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

Mr.. Josiah Pope, builder, has taken the con,
hac, for erecting 500 residence FOR Mr..
Wilson, on the lots known ~ "the Grcra
property" on the east side, The work viii
&c commenced at once.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

The great cheap 4alc of Remnants will be
continued through next week at Scott Bro. x
Co.'S
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

Thirty five cents FOR iob lot corscts.
AT Hun
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

Gents unlaupdried white shirts, linen fronts,
are only 45c at Scott Bros. e Co.'S,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

At noon Oh Thursday Miss Eta Orr, daugh.
ter Of VIM Orr, Esq, OF this city, was married
to Horace Hull, of the law firm Of Blanchard
4 Huh, by Rev. W, +. Day, at the residence
OF the brides parents, on the Ridge. The
number of guests was not large the party
consisting only Of a few relatives and intimate
friends--among he former Mr.. and Mrs Kauf.
man Of Chicago, Mrs. DumbeCk Of Peoria, Mr.
and Mrs. W. II. HuH the grOOms parents,
Grandma Hull, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Cation and
few others; and among the latter Mrs. F. B.
Stearns, Of New York, Mr.. and Mrs. II, w.
Jones, M and Mrs. p. Godfrey, Mr.. and Mrs.
=. A. Kendall, Mr. and Mrs. X, NJ. Kilby, Mr.
and Mrs Jas, Briggs, Miss Armour, Capt
Blanchard, the groom's law partner, Henry
Rochelle, &c. The young people took the
train In the afternoon for the west, where
they win enjoy the honey moon
On Wednesday Miss Belle Gibson, daughter
Of Col. VIM l.. Gibson, late II this county,
was married TO Mr. Jas Millagan, at the home
OF the brides's parents 10 FL Dorado, Kansas
We have no particulars save that the happy
couple IN their wedding tour will take in the
Worlds Exposition IN New Orleans.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

The cigar manufacturing firm Of Fowler 4
Alschuler has dissolved, the former retiring
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10
GROCERY DEPARTMENT.

Though nothing special has been said of
late of the grocery department Of this house,
it has been doing its duty to the public as u.s.
ual as the leader Of low prces, Keeping time
and time" with the rest OF the house. With
in few days large invoices Of new goods
have arrived in the way OF California and
canned goods especially and all other prod
ucts that go TO make up first class grocery
house; all of which viii be sold at new and
low prices. In sugars they are now selling
for only 100 Is TBS. Of granulated, IA tts. of
standard A, Is lbs. white extra G, is lbs.
choice New Orleans' And are making new
and low prices on teas, coffees, syrups and
spices. These prices are on strictly standard
goods in each and every case; for trash is not
handled by this house.
Yes, the "Old Reliable" is in earnest This
is period Of hard times, when bargain
ought to be appreciated, and this house is
prepared to offer all who call there bargains
that all arH appreciate; and all are invited to
call
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

Is the time to buy mnsins
Ar HUNS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10

That Shaw's combination roasted cOf',e ucvc
fails 10 please.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10
NbN ARRIVALS

and extraordinary bargains in bleached and
unbleached muslins, sheetings, shirtings, pill.
low case linen, linen shirtings, &c. Some
thing choice In linen shee.ings al a very low
price. Arrivals also in towels, towelings, Ia
bic linens, napkins, in which great bargains
shall be offered during the January sale.
These goods can be purchased now for not
able per cent. less than after the season has
fully opened. Having purchased the goods
at decidedly low figures during the past two
weeks Of dull trade In this line Of goods, the
trade during the closing out sale This really
grent opportunity.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-10
Notes of January sale.

The $50 cloaks offered al reduced prices last
week at II. J. Gillens have been selling rapid
ly; and for the coming week still greater re-
ductions will be made to close out the entire
stock during the coming week. Prices shall
not stand in the way There are still few
left Of those desirable plush garments TO be
closed on. at much less than cost,
Blankets, fsnnels and all winter goods in
this line shall be closed out at rutnoussy lop
prices. This means the greatest bargains IN
these different lines OF goods ever offered In
this county.
In fact this January sale means general
slaughter Of counter goods, and In 80 extern
sive and varied a stock as thisa great many
valuable and seasonable goods will be found,
which will be closed out regardless OF cost.
This is an era in Ottawa for low prices in
some respects, but nothing has yet been seen
equal in this regard to the bargains offered at
this sale,
, 1885-10-18
You Have Been There.

Last night at the Pacific hotel 4 LEADER
reporter witnessed a scene of which doubt
less every man who reads this paragraph
has been a participant in a similar one.
A gentleman approached another, and
taking him heartily by the hand, called
his name. The other was somewhat at a
loss, but tried to hide the fact that he did
not know the man who accosted him. The
other, perceiving this, made himself mys-
FERROUS and said: You don't know me.
The other declared that he did. but at
that moment couldn't speak the name.
He lied. After while the first individual
gave his name, and then the party of the
second part grabbed the party of the first
part enthusiastically with both hands, and
beaming all over, said why, of course,
What a blamed idiot | am not 10 know
your name, Why, God bless you, old
fellow, where are you from and how are
you getting along? p And he didn't
know the party of the first part any more
then than at the outset, but was trying to
draw him out some more in order to dis
cover, if possible, where he had ever seen
him. Then, after the party of the frst
part left, he said to himself 81 wonder
who the deuce that fellows, and then he
rushed over to the clerk and other people
to ask; Who is hat man with a light
overcoat and begun hat ?"
, 1885-10-18
Personal
.ol. Hooker i AZ North Platte.

Col Hooker is at North Platte.
John Coffman has gone to Missouri.
Hon. A. II. Swan returned from Chi
ergo last night.
Judge j. W. Newell, of Sidney. is here
on law business.
Sir Henry Lawrence, of England, is at
the Inter Ocean.
Aft Bennett, who has been so seriously
Ill at the Inter Ocean, is better.
c. c. Martin, the far-famed baggage
smasher of the West end, is here,
Fred &. Fisher, OF the Middlesex Cat
tie company, came in from the east last
night
United States Marshal Carr returned
yesterday from an absence of about a week
in the west.
f. b. Gilmore, representing the Will
low Springs distillery, is at the Pacific.
lie is one of the oldest commercial trav-
elers in the west.
nususto ooareS' oil the Evangelization
9Oo'e'S Vi Aonu'o' VINO has been holding
services at Tue principal towns in the
central states, is stopping at the Pacific
hotel.
u'enn' the well known cattle
s"pper Is IN from chicago from his ninth
mp TINS season. and he has two more
,'ans 10 take out yet this season. He
Wrona;na er oa'''e ior owners from
nina ,rains a.d ye''s' %N'ng out
had = ar;nule ""N mas never
b.DdIod r. ,%1T ~ oi''' nc mas
tool ~, co. ~ s,p%en' "ni'n ne
landed ,bo o.,,ia E[: VI .n!s Guy he
- !" o"ioaSo 'hrty-seVeh
ment of the same Kind Of It'll Co.. H.
same gentleman. made bv some ono oIsa
few days before He iondod his ~
weighing i.l5e. while those If ,ho H.
train weighed I.l22 An of which snoats
well for Mr.. Glenn as a simmer
HOTEL. Appv,Is
At Fishers botel-Frod n IrA
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