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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-17
Obituary..

Lois f. Rowe, one of family OF eight
children and the second to cross the dark
valley of death, was born May 8, 1896, al
Seymour, Conn, and came to Grand Ridge,
La Sale county, Ills, in 1S49, and settled
with her parents at the same place, where
she departed this life Sept. 10, 1885.
BY the death of her sister, some years
ago, she was left with the care of little
niece, then only two years old, but now
Mrs. Nellie Langly, who mourns her loss
rs that of mother, for such indeed she
was to her, as she was the only mother she
ever knew.
she made profession of religion II
years ago, and united with the Presly-
terian church of Grand Ridge during the
pastorate of Rev Won AImons. Though
coming to the close of life through great
suffering, she enjoyed great peace of mind
and longed to be at rest, where she awaits
the resurrection morn.
O. NJ. d.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-17

Many of our readers must have noticed
the cables of telephone wires running across
Main street into Lynch's block. This it ap'
pears TO us un.electrical fellows) is some
thing new. and of sufficient interest to elicit
An editorial notice in the Electrical Rerier,
as follows:
The Central Union Telephone Company is
lust putting in the latest system of leading
at its new office at Ottawa, Ill. This sys
ten, which has been partially described il
these columns, does away with the various
tower systems, has been sufficiently testec
and is pronounced success in every res
pect. 1t has been in use by this company
for some time at Lafayette, Terre Haute and
other offices, giving the best results.
The poles and cross-arms are grooved tc
admit the wires from the test box at thu
office pole. the wire being led from the insu
lator to the bottom of the arm entering thi:
from the lower outside edge on either side o
the center, thence concealed and protected
by q water-tigLt cover Of galvanized iren
which is removable at will, to the test box
where the office cables are brought. Tn
pole, which is also channeled, has the SAM
sort of cover. The cable runs in the win
dow, to the lightning arrester, the oss-ooi
and switch. board. Ordinary office wire i
used for the pole aud cross-arm connections
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-17
Married,

Thos. Mcintyre and Miss Mary Carroll We're
married at st. COLUMBIA church on Wcdncs-
day evening, Rev. Father Ryan performing
the ceremony. j.. Fox acted as best man
for the groom and Miss Maggie Shea as
bridesmaid. At the close Of the impressive
ceremony that made them one the party re-
paired to the st. Nicholas, and during the
night Balls orchestra made merry music for
the invited guests and friends OF the newly
married couple. At IL O'Clock the guests sat
down to bountiful wedding supper and
well, everybody had right royal good time
and congratulations were showered upon the
happy couple. The presents were numerous
and many OF them costly.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-17

Wednesday John lIochstater, residing
near the old Rabenstcin brewery, was ar
raigned before Esq. Larkin, on complaint of
John Lesser who testified that Hochstatler
assaulted him because he lnterfered while
the latter was beating his wife, in conse-
quence of which he exhibited Il very much
blackened and swollen optic to his Honor
A fine Of IS and costs was imposed. Mrs
lIochstater then had warrant sworn out
against her husband for assault, but the case
was afterwards dismissed. Wifebeaters
ought to be shown no leniency.
Wednesday John Doolan toed the mark
in the above court, in answer to warrant
charging him with assauting Thos. Mahoney,
and for so doing passed over So and costs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-17

Friday afternoon of last week Pete
Weast, former saloon keeper of Streetor
shot and dangerously wounded Thomas
Parks, of Benson, H., in Il room in the
Plumb house The shooting occurred il
the presence of Walter Reeves, J. T. Muir
dock, NJ. t. Newell, of Mlnonk, all law
yers, and Mrs. Weast. The shooting was
on account of an alleged intimacy between
Parks and Mrs. Weast. The bullet took
effect in the left thigh of Parks, and fol
a time il was thought the leg would have
to be amputated, but the wounded man Is
now recovering. The grand jury has had
the matter before it this week and there is
no doubt that an indictment has been found
against Weast 1t is said the latter will in
stitute proceedings for Il divorce from his
wife, ard that Parks wife will ask to be
released from her vows also. His attorneys,
Messrs. Reeves and Murdoch, on account
conscientious scruples" have withdrawn
from the case-they stating that they could
not he witnesses and conduct the defense at
the same time. What fees do they get as
witnesses?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-17
In the OifiCes.
MARRIAGES.

The following were this week granted Ii
censes to marry:
James o. Juday and Emily f. Bardon,
ner.
John Markert and Eva Treatlein
Peter Iosteaman and Mary A, Newport
Joseph Roth and Mary l.. Harmon.
Fred. Titgen and Margaret Thran.
William A Graves and Ida l.. Carpenter.
John Dldeck and Carolina Greiner.
Matthias O!Tergeld and Johanna Ratloff.
Dennis II. Watkins and Mrs Phoebe
Seger.
Julian f. Bursack and Lena NJ. Bernard.
b. Frank Gage and Corneia V. Carr.
Thomas Mcintyre and Mary Carroll.
Chas A. Brier and Elva NJ. Salisbury.
Martin Williamson and Kjistena Erick-
son,
William Shulenburg and Elizabeth Bit.
uer
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-17
Herman Werner, prominent and worthy

Herman Werner, prominent and worthy
farmer of Long Point, Livingston county,
was in the city a few days ago. He had
recently completed large and handsome
residence and desired to have it furnishe.
throughout in the best style. He was in
Sueetor and other places on purchasing
tour, and after looking around those cities
came to Ottawa and bought his furniture,
hardware, carpets, etc, in this city. Scott
Bros. furnished all the carpets and cur
tains, which in itself speaks volumes for
this house. He bought of this house
simply because he could get the best goods
for the least money. That is the philoso
ply of the sale.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-17
McGrath v McGrath. Dis.
Dunn V Dunn. Dis.
Probate Court.

Est of Hattie NJ. Routclffe, letters test
to Clarence Griggs; bond in sum OF 81 900.
Est of Rebecca j. Corwin; repof public
sale of per property approved.
In the matter Of the est Of George
Knauer; rep of sale of real estate appd
and sale confirmed.
In the matter OF the est of Amanda f.
Burrell; rep Of acts app'd and resignation
of William Burrell, one of the executors
accepted.
In the matter of the appointment of n
consvr for Mary Cation summons issued
returnable first day of Nov term.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-17

That great big Newfoundland dog which
was so frequently seen as the attendant of
Assistant Marshal Brennan on his rounds,
was recently poisoned, but &" Jack" man
aged to pull through and is himself again.
Mr.. b. values the animal highly and he
would like to lay his hands on the hend who
tried 10 poison him.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-17

a delegation of Ottawa sports went down
to La Sale Wednesday night TO see John
Slugger Sullivan in his Knockout acts. 1t
is reported that one of the Ottawa boys
who wanted the honor of being hit by the
big Boston bruiser, stood up before him
and received such lefthanded compli-
ment that he was thoroughly satisfied as
to Mr.. Sulliean's physical abilities.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-17

Sunday night last burglars raided the
residence of G. W. McKeson, Of Dayton,
and stole some jewelry and gold watch
and chain. They entered other places
in the village but did not succee In steal
ing anything.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-17

NICHoL's Bark & IRON is universally re-
commended and adopted by all sections of
the medical fraternity, as the only safe, re-
liable and effective blood purifier, health
regenerator and constitutional nervine, in
valuable as a tonic and appetizer
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-17
Grigcs' GIycerrne Salve.

The best on earth can truly be said of
Griggs' Glycerine Salve, which is sure
cure for cuts, bruises, scalds, burns, wounds,
and all other sores. Will positively cure
piles, letter and all skin eruptons. Try
this wonder healer. Satisfac guaranteed
or money refunded Only % cents. For
sale bv f. Y. Grigrs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-17

The large cities contiguous to Ottawa are
organizing Parnell mass meetings to send
aid TO the great leader across the water.
Why are the many sympathizers of Par
nell in this city so inactive in regard to this
great movement?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-17

knew of the scheme, consequently there
was good deal of swearing INDUCED in
by the boys, who were compelled to run a
mile or two Just to see bonfire.
The popular grocer, n. c. Cummings, is
now a subscriber for the FREE TRADER.
Gas was struck again on ID. ID. Guiles'
farm, one mile northeast of this city We'd
nesday. The we'll is powerful and a dry
one ROSE BUD.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-17
BucIIlin's Arnica SaIve.

The best salyc in the world for cuts, bruises,
sores, ulcers, salt rhcum, fever sores, letter,
chappcd hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin
eruptions, and positively cures piles or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect sat
isfaction, or money refunded. Price - cents
per box. For sale bv Lutz " Briggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-17
Judge Weeks Court.

On Wednesday John Hoffman was brought
before Esq. Weeks on the charge Of assault
ing his wife with butcher knife, and in de
fault of 5000 bonds to keep the peace was
lodged in Jail. =. j. Carey prosecuted the
case,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-17

Jack Reddick this week, in his Dem.-P,
advocates the miners Of La Sale going out
on a strike. It remains to be seen whether
or not his advice will be followed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-17
Next Monday evening a ma

Next Monday evening mass meeting of
the sympathizers of Chas. Stewart Parnell
will be held at Turn Hall, La Sale. The
meeting will be addressed by Hon. NJ. V.
Cannon, of Davenport, Iowa, Hon. Jas. W.
Duncan and NJ. 7. Moloney, of this city, and
Mayor A. j. 0'Conor OF La Sale.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-17

The total assessment of railroad property
in this city for this year amounts to $1,7O5,-
12S. OF this amount the c. b. u z. is as
sessed at 1871 ,5GS, and the c., RI. d T.
$500, 4S3.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-17
Died.

Frank A. Eckert, of Farm Ridge, died
Saturday evening in the Oath year Of his
age. The funeral occurred Tuesday last and
was On unusually large one.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-16
a WAY OUT.
a Compromise Possible With the
Mil Men Near Pittsburg

PIrrsBuEG, Pa, June l5.-The general
opinion in iron circles to-day is that the
agreement arrived at between the firm of
Oliver Bros. 4 Phillips offers a way out
of the old rail difficulty and will
finally be the basis on which the strike
will be settled. In connection with the
move made by the Oliyers, numerous
additional facts are brought To the surface.
The Ollyers have been urging peace measure
ever since the beginning the contest, and
had demanded representation on the con
ference committee. The other mauufac-
turers, knowing the sentiments of tho firm.
used every effort TO keep them ont.
Later information to-day explains the
long session of Saturdays conference. 1t
seems the Amalgamated Association held IT.
ground, with the exception of "A change IN
the old rail clause accepted 10y the Olivers.
This the manufacturers refused al once The
employers finally conceded the bar and
guide mill claims and accepted the ANAL
gamated terms for boiling swarth. The in
dications are that Wilson, Walker a. Co, and
Painters mills Will sign the scale to-day and
that Jones q Laughlin Will sign tomorrow
and resume work on Thursday. Graft, Ben
nett & Co.'S Millvale mill is reported a be
ing fired up. bnt whether they intend start
ing l. yet unknown.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-16
FROM ACROSS THE SEA.
a Nav ENGLISH mAN-oF-wAR
Christened DY Mrs. Gladstone 4 De
scription ot the Vessel The Ne~s
Concerning the Government.

IoNDoS, June 15-The British navy
u day received an important addition Ia
the shape Of the tsIn screw arinOr belted
ram "Benbow" which sas launched to-day
from the slip Of The Thames Iron Works
and Ship CO. The ceremony Of christening
wss performed - Mrs. Gladstone. Ben
bow" i, by far the most powerful iron clad
ahoat. over 1000 tons Of metal have been
used Ia her construction. She Is built eu-
trely OF steel Even her armor plates, which
are eighteen inches, thick, have
facing OF six inches OF chilled steel, and
many weigh ten tons The "BenbOs' Is
30 feet long, o. feet inches beam, - feet
deep, and has displacement Of 100 tons.
Her engines are y 200 horse power and Will,
Il i estimated. give her a speed OF seventeen
and a half knots per hour, making her not
only the most powerful but the tasted armOr
iron clad ahOat. Her armament l. 10
consist OF two ll0-tOn steel guns,
which will fire a prOlectile weighing
1900 pounds, sixteen and one-fOurth inches
in diameter, and propelled by the enormous
charge of so pounds of powder. She will
also have ten si1- inch rihed bTeach-lOadlng
guns, twelve si1-pounder guns, dring rapid
ly, ten four barrel One-lnch machine guns
and four hve-barrel machine guns. She II
also fitted for tOrpedoes, having five aper-
lures for their discharge. The ceremony
to day was attended by large number of
distinguished persons.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-16
GENERAL GRANT WORSE
Po~sR or sesEcH NEARLY IosT
rs Removal % NJ. MeGrsgor To-Oar
ls Propfssfy Questionable Under
the Circ4mstancss.

Nas f9aa. June Ia Very many of those
sho ars informed 10 to Grsnts actual con-
d.i.on h,oA 4pon TIE glau II removing hiln
frsnl ths coafortabla holae to- nlorr0s moru-
uuz slth grave llis.ifn<.. That has Afs is
nov hanging ~ a very -leu.isr thread there
l. huie doubt hi- throat il one
ssgeeI Na- Wusse tonight lnaa 20
nas sger be-n before FEED said Lll- sFeu
in4 tlat al- father aad totally lu-t the poser
of speech. He =. sll aDis o. articulAte
family. blE sFe1 tH1se muzt accustomed %
ni- ulule % speech cannot maze out
1aat aa says, except az Vey brief
intervals. 0aeu his throat vas ten
norarly cl0gged with mgcus This
t. somslalns salcn never hapIened before,
r9ur lolrs il h .alj ~ those ~hO are veil
informed that his mouth can no longer be
Opened sulhcieutly Nidc tu enable the fnysl-
ciaus to maAs ocular examination. and
xleu they feel of the Affected
parts they .HFa t1o patient such exCruciating
pam thas they refrain from &c A. much a.
possible The General body h wasted
almost to d skeleton, aud the bones 0f ms
aauls tud wrists show through the tightly
drawn sain sith the CHASTITY di-tlnctnees OF
tne cousumptVe. The great NAH "a ant
l0okinz sEeilng under hls night ear D. now
a. biE a. a mans tao n-ts pgt together.
'lhe uener.il Eil depart so = pa the morning in
Is special train consisting of W H. aLder-
blit- pfV ate pariOr car and another ear for
tls lolsehOld servants aud Immediate at
tcudaut-.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-16
a RAos0Y m TOLEDO
A Man aad Ms wife Found Dead in
Their House

IoIsDo. a., June i5.Ihis city was start
led b most terrible crime, which l. sup
posed 10 have besn committed about 2
O'Clock this morning. but sas not diSeoY-
cred until nesrly TINS evening When Mrs
billy Brown, wife % ssloonkoePer, and
sister, Mrs Nakeiee, Who resided acros. the
street from the SCENE Of the murder. not
seeing any OF the family crossed over 10
see shat wAs the matter Finding the
house locked she raised window
and proceeded 10 bedroom where
she found Mr. and Mrs. Makelee lying on
the door. near the foot OF the bed, she hay
lng her throat cut frOm ear "a ear with
razor, and be with two bullet holes IN the re
gion Of the heart. Everything shows clearly
that Nakelee committed the double crime.
Waselee has always been considered a sober
and industrious man, but last night VA seen
around Browns place aud was slightly in
tOKicated. Ii Il supposed jealousy Wa the
cause of the tragedy He left two letters,
one To his mOther-tn law. containing SO 10
pay funeral expenses. The words Dear old
mother do not grieve II Il tsttr thus. We're
ia both letters. At the end of one he ex-
claimed 'Oh Lucy. why did you 10 Il ~
lie said, Il have always been true 10 her.
They had no children.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-16
a Days Legislation

Special Dispatch 20 Tue TELEGRAM.
LANSING, July l5.-Ths Senate passed
House bills to enroll As Michigan volunteers
those Michigan men who served ia the First
New York Artillery; to negotiate the transit
of Texas cattle through this state; amending
statutes relative TO Probate courts; amend
Ing statute relative TO service of process on
railroads SO that service on station agents
will suffice and authorizing transfer of trans
cripts of judgments from one justice to an
other. The Sellers bounty bill and Stark's
toll road commissioners bill will be consid-
cred in the Senate tomorrow. The Texas
cattle transit bill provides that such cattle
shall be shipped in separate cars and herded
by themselves.
The House spent the afternoon in com
mittee OF, the whole.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-16

CrSciNSArf. June IA general meeting
OF the boot and shoe manufacturers Of tins
city Wa held % dag. 70 consider the question
OF the adoption or rejection Ot the demand
OF the lasters union for an Increase OF wages
for the year. commencing July 1. After
considerable debate. 10 was resolved. That
N view of tfe stringent depression Of trade
10 ia impossible 10 advance wages ia any de-
partmsnt. We should be entitled 90 a reduc-
ti0u bat 90 further the inter, sts of our en-
ploye~ as well as ourselves Ve will pay the
Old LLlI of Hnre-.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-16

When We commenced our great whole
sale trade Oh Carpets our stock amounted
10 upward of fifty thousand doll rs IL
is not quite So large as II was then, yet
We can show the finest line of patterns 10
be found in tins market. consisting ~
Tai estry Brussels at the extreme loN
price OF 55c, 65c. 75c Ingram Csrpehng
as low as 25c, Soc, S5c, 40c, 45c, Doe, 55c,
60c, 65c We have the largest assortment
Of patterns as well as the best makes 20
be found in this country. Our stock Of
VELvETs at sl1O, sl.l5, Sl.s5 and sl.S5
Is beyond all question the most complete.
consisting 81 the Newest aud Choicest
Desg manufactured.
MoQuErrEs from Sl.l0 sl.25, Sl35 and
$40 comprises the largest assortment
and best quality.
BoDl BHussFLs at 95c, sl00. Sll0 and
Sll5 is cheaper than can be found IA the
United States, and We are prepared to
guarantee THIS fact for the reason that our
trade is coming from places hundreds 81
miles from Grand Rapids
SPRING 4 COMPANY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-16
The Difficulty With Salisbury.

LONDON June l5.-The real difficulty with
which Lord Salisbury had To contend in the
formation of Cabinet and which explains
his apparent reluctance TO assume the re-
sponsibility, and his seemingly slow progress
since he consented to the undertaking, l. the
unwillingness. If not downright refusal of
the Tory press to place themselves in po-
sition fOrminga stop 10 the gap In the gov
ernment till the general elections. Not even
the strength of their convictions, il appears.
can induce them TO step from the high
pedestal of their dignity. pocket their pride
and obey the behests of patriotism. To do
this would be more of concession 10 allow
Radicals than they are willing 10 make.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-16
Maxwell Arrested

SAN FRASCIsCo. June I5.-Ihe steamer
City Of sydney" from Australia, arrived
this morning with Auckland. New Zealand,
advices of May -. The Aukland papers
contain an account of the arrest, May >. Of
Walter III. LennOx Maxwell alias Theodore
Cecil Dangrier charged with having mur-
dered Charles A. Preller at st. Louis. April
.. The arrest was made by United States
Consul Gamble. who received a telegram
from the Chief Of Police OF 81. Louis. with
instructions 70 that effect. The case IL
being adjourned eight days at time until
the officers from st. Louis arrive.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-16
In Danger From LYnchers.

Special dispatch 20 THE TELEGRAM.
MANIsTEE Mich, July l5.-Ferdinand
Yandki was brought to this city this after
noon by Sheriff Albro. of Frankfort, an /
lodged in jail charged with shooting and
killing John Armstrong. Yandki keeps a
dive on the outskirts OF Frankfort. 1t was
there the alteration between the two men
took place. The shot took effect III the
abdomen and for the safety of the prisoner
from lynching. he was brought to stronger
quarters than the Frankfort Jail afforded.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-16
Arrested ard Arralgned.

PHuADE1rHIA. Jane I5-J. T Cattringer.
late secretary and treasurer of The Central
Transportation Co. Who is charged with
causing an over iasue Of stock ~ that oor
porstiou. uss brought % that city thi- after
noon iu charge # a detective vho arrested
ham near Delaware Water Gap He ua7
taken % the courary's offce Vtere he
made a fail confession to fhe president and
directors after which BE- va ARA zr-3 be-
fo-e Magistrate Lennon and comm reed for
trial m default - 80 rs0 bail
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-16

NFw YoRE, June i5.-A young girl whose
name could not be- sscertainted. but who il
said % hail from Pittsburg. attempted to
Jump from the colossal Elephant Hotel at
Coney Island, saturday. into the ocean She
assembled 20 the interior or the Elephant.
subsequently, leaning over the railing on the
top. ~he climbed over the railing. and IN a
second more would have thrown herself
a distance of over 1Oo feet Just a. she was
about to spring Mr.. BrsdenburE and the
manager ~ the Elephant seized her arms
sud iu spite Of her struggles, succeeded M
holding her She declined t0 make any
explanation 1f her strange act.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-16

PHTLADErPHIA. Pa. June 1.-The council
manic committee and guests will start from
Broad street station in a special train over
the Pennsylvania Railroad at a. m. on
Wednesday and proceed 90 Baltimore 20 re-
ceive the liberty bell. They will return on q
special train. reaching Germantown junction
az 30 p. M. The bell viii be taken from
the car az Broad street and Susquehanna
avenae. and the escortIuz procession Will
start from that point
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-16
Not Salary Enough.

NEW ORLEANS, La, June ia special 10
the Times Democrat from Aberdeen, Miss.
says Hon. f. Q Sykes. of this place who was
appointed Internal Revenue Collector, Of
q Mississippi district a short time ago. 10
succeed jas. Hill. (colore y has written the
President. formally declining the position.
An examination of the office convinced him
that the duties would require more time
than the salary was worth.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-06-16

NV foaz. June l5.-Secretary Whitney >
last order res arding the Dolphin" has
been regarded with squanimity by Mr. John
Roach. saturday afternoon he expressed
hl- willingness 10 sau around the world ia
the ye-zei. BE had nothing % say, however,
regarding tho Secretary order. simply re-
marking that he had no official notification
regarding any further trial lt was learned
on good authority that the advisory board ia
accordance with The -uggertlOu of the Sccre-
tary at the conclusion Of his last telegram
slu make ~ report on the trials already
held, and that NO additional test OF the yes
..I VII BE- mllLa-