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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

All then! fragrant May, with perrumed
flowers and azure skies and deep green
bowers; with daisies sweet and buttercups
where humming bird so radiant sups.
Soon, Father Time will kiss her lips, as
blithely through the grass she trips, and
introduce, with words emphatic, as young
creature, sweet, ecstatic, this bald old belle
from Janus attic.
All, there! in foaming thick book beer,
the boys will hunt sensations queer. Mid
vlolets, white and blue and yellow, each
maid will lay for her summer fellow. And
when we spy poet afar We'll make him
see shooting star. For this year May will
be erratic. She has reformed turned de.
mocratlc, grown bilious, llorid and lynn
phstic.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

makes more great men Of less material
more bricks without Straw-than any other
factor in politics, and it is the one ladder
ON which men climb to local distinction rs
the beginning of wider fame"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

year. It is much larger business than
some folks think"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

A wellto-do citizen of Windham county,
Conn, shortly before his decease sent for
a lawyer TO make his will. His wife and
daughter watched proceedings. After gen.
erously providing for them, the sick man
directed the lawyer 10 designate $500 to his
aged sister, who was needy. The wife and
daughter demonstrated angrily. Quietly
the sick man said: MAKE II 81 900 for my
sister" Another protest from the grasping
pair. Make 1t $500, Squire" coolly
said the legator. "You shall not. shouted
the women. make It $1,000" said the
will maker serenely, and here the ladies
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

lie came out Of saloon and was awful
ly unsteady on his feet, as he passed up
La Sale street one evening this week amid
the laughter of those who saw him in his
zigzag endeavorS to steady himself. He
was young man just in the prime of life
and the merriment occasioned by the spec
tacle seemed so sadly out of place. The
laughter at the expense of the drunken
young man Keeling through the streets,
grated harshly on the ear of the Gossiper
however ludicrous 1t might have been and
he stopped to think and moralize; Perhaps
that young man was going home to some
tender heart that would throb with intense
agony at the sight some fond mother,
maybe, WHO grieved till her heart was well
nigh broken at the downfall of her once
sinless boy; or it might have been his
true, faithful wife who would witness his
debasemcnt rs she gazed on the destruction
of her idol, Perhaps it was a loving sister
who wept bitter tears over the degradation
of her dear brother shorn of his manliness
and seli-respeCt Instead Of laughter rath-
er mingle your sympathies with the tears
of the mother, wife or sister rs they look
upon such pit!ful spectacles; 1t will fall
upon their crushed and wounded hearts as
refreshing as the summer dew upon the
whitening plant.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

Look out for her, AS the deceiver Will
probably come this way. She was In Strea-
tor Yesterday selling green peas to the
rullible people of that city and great ma
nv of the citizens were taken IN and most
emphatically sold. Those who Bought the
peas discovered afterwards that they were
last years crop soaked in copperas to give
them the proper tint These peas looked
so nice and tempting that the editors OF the
Free Press bought bushel of them sup
posing they were this years crop and then
they get mad when the green washed oil.
Anyhow this is how they feel over the sell
"Any harmless joke, any innocent amuse-
ment that will cause ripple of laughter
10 sufruse the countenanCe and chase away
the lowering cloud of gloom that erstwhile
casts its shade OF melancholy DER our
pathway, is to be commended and enjoyed,
and those who have the faculty OF produc-
ing these results may be regarded as bone-
factors of mankind, but the practical joker
Is an evil in the community and ought not
to be tolerated The woman who racks
her brains to construct a practical joke
prostitutes her talents to a base purpose,
knowing not, or thoughtless of the injury
she may accomplish"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

The editor of the Northumberland
a poem on the "Odors Of SPRING last week
from young lady Of his city which he
states was remarkably well written; and
he promises beautiful prize to the young
lady who will send in the best poem on
Spring" before the lst of June. lie says
he does this to encourage the young ladies'
who are poets and don't know II, and for
the propagation of home talent No one
but regular mdys editor would make such
a blood curding proposition, and it is to be
hoped that he will have three or four suits
for breach of promise on his hands before
the end Of that month.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

concluded to hold their tongues, The law
yer kept the secret for years, but gradual.
~ it leaked out as a warning TO the selfish
Of all classes and sexes,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

The County Superintendent OF Shelby
county has notified the teachers OF his
county that if they attend circuses he Will
revoke their certificates. The teachers OF
that county should in this matter set the
mandate of this educational despot at de-
fance, by attending the circus, il they SO
desire. While he might be tempted 10 do
AS he threatens, they could combine and
have him impeaChcd for such an ultra act
of official conduct Attend the circus,
teachers, let him revoke your certificates
if he dares, and then have him removed by
impeachment for transcending his authori,
ty. A man holding such views Is unques-
tionably unfit 70 be at the head OF the
schools of Shelby, or any other county
The day has gone by when teachers should
be terrorized or imposed upon by county
superintendent, especially individuals OF
the above stamp. There is but little doubt
that this Puritanical old fogy will attend
the circus himself, and the teachers have
any regard for their own liberty OF action,
they will be there too.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

Bean, Of the Monitor, has had a relapse,
and writes thusly of the brilliant future
which is always ahead Of him, but so hard to
overtake: at Is common Tor small great
men to speak with contempt Of the local
newspapers. But the country newspaper
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

A La Sale girl says that kissing is the
best thing in the world to make lips red,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

A mathematical conundrum that is now
agitatlng society circles for a proper solu
ton Is 1.-TWO girls meet three girls and all
kissed. How many kisses were ex-
changed?" The hired man on this de
partment gives 1t up, but thinks he could
give an approximate reply If they met
their fellows on a moonless night.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

The new postal card will be of delicate
pink tint, just the color of a Mendoza high
school girl graduates ear, and about the
same size.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

Many of the members of the legislature
were anxious to be home for the corn
planting season. This anxiety on their
part is something unlocked for. They get
SIS day, rain or shine, and they can get a
farm hand tor so cents a day, and dock him
for wet weather.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

There is just one thing in life which Is
sweeter than cloves young DREAM and
that is when you arrive at your girls house
and find out that the bulldog has satisfied
his appetite on the other fellow who got
there ahead OF you.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

Carl Pretzel got one vote for L. 5. Sena
tor the other day, and that Teutonic HUI
morist took 1t as a very serious matter,
whereas it was lightha joke, perpe-
trated by some freckle faced misanthrope,
with blue eyes and Il breath like the smell
from dead cat.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

A wealthy farmer living near Mendoza
has this notice posted up nj the entrance to
his field: "lf any mans or woman's cows
or oxen gifts into these here oats, his or her
tail will be cut off, as the case may be. |
am a hard shell christian and pay mi taxes,
but dam man who lets his critters run
loose say ."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-23

If the hotel got on fire and Ella Wheeler.
Wilcox had TO shin it down rope, she
would be nice looking spectacle dressed
in nothing but her garments of soft luXu
rious gloom" That's too gauzy, Nellie;
even a hynet would coveryour fair proper
lions better than that sort of dress
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-17
FRIGHTFUL CASE
OF A GOLORED MAN.

Icoutracted fearful case Of blood poison In
1888 was treated By some Of the beIt ply Ec!ans
IN Atlanta They used the old remedies Of Mercury
and Potash, which brought on rheumatism and
impaired my digestive orgAnE, EYery Joint In me
was swollen aud full Of pain. was III a horrible
condition, When had been given up to die, my
physicians, who had seen the workings OF the
medicine In other cases, thought Il would be
splendid time 70 test the virtues Of 8Wifts specific
When commenced taking i. y. 8. the phylictAn
said could not live two weeks under the ordinary
treatment He commenced 10 give me the medI-
cine strictly according 20 directions, which Icon
tinued for several months | look nothing else
and commented 70 improve from the hrSt. Occa'
donAlly would have 4 backSet hon lmprudence.
Soon tue rheumatism left me, my appetite became
all right, and the ulcers, which th9 doctor said
were the most irIghtful he hAd ever seen, began 70
heal, and by the hrst OF October, 1854, was well
man again am stronger now than ! ever was
before, and weigh more. hsve not tALled 70 70
port for duty since that time, being euglged In the
oil warehouse o. CHEFS Carley Company. l have
oeen, and still am, doing rome Of the hAfdesi work
any man ever did. aud am ready 70 answer any
question that may be asked concerning this case.
sWlitS spectdc has saved me from an early gave
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-17

Good Housekeeping.
Probably no one more than parents fee
how much the domestic comforts depends
upon the proper management OF the chill.
dren, and yet comparatively few really
understand the principle OF governing
them. A child caunot, after il begins to
comprehend that it has will, be taught
too early the law Of obedience 10 those
who have charge Of the training. A care
full selection Of teachers, and OF nursery
maid, II the last seem indispensable, is i'm
portank. The correction of the child be-
ing left almost entirely to the parents, the
little one should be taught that mothers
wishes are paramount to its own desires
that being accomplished, by judicious
training, it follows that father, elder
brothers and sisters, and others who may
assist In its training, will also be treated
by them with respect. / once visited
with family consisting Of parents and
five children, and one could hear, con-
stantly, rising above the mothers voice,
and drowning her gentle admonition,
mabel, you shut that door,
cray, don't you touch that" and
the Iejoinder, mo, | won't" "Yes, l
will !" I'm tell papa" MAMA, Maggie
slapped me-" and the little ones learned
to be unruly, while the poor mother, dis
tracted between the dread OF appearing to
array herself against the eldest members
Of her loved circle, and thus encouraging
rebellion and the annoyance Of seeing and
hearing her little ones constantly corrected
when often, in her judgment, they might
have been gently reproved. And she felt,
at times, completely disheartened and un-
neryed for the duties which dsvolved upon
her, because OF this uuwarranted inter
ference on the part Of well meaning, but
inconsiderate friends. Let the parents
firmly, but gently, command the obedi.
ence OF their children, teaching them and
those about them that the punishment Of
their naughtinesJ must be kindly and
gently deferred to the parents and their
own Christian and parental instincts; at
the same time knowing that in their life
their dear ones must bear some crosses,
and let them not be quick to resent if
others fail to see in their lovely swans
more than resemblance TO the common
duckling. A mothers love will make for
them happiness not TO be found outside Of
her loving ministrations.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-17
Meaienl.
j. II. SMITH,
No. 1904 Chapllne Street,
Eer Fourteenth Street.

The best evidence Of 4 phUiclRn'I success 4 thG
testimony Of his patienta The increasing de
mAnd8 fof my ionAl services prove mat nave
dealt hopoEaoly and AIRY WIN tnese we 1E
out permission, though have many hundred Ger
thcsteS from those whom have cured after they
had been pronounced IncufAble. thorough med
icAl education with many years hospital experience
and familiarity With therapeutic Agentl close Oh.
aerTHncAol temper1ment1 peculiRrites and strict
attention 70 hyyienic management inSure1 success,
cure 4 possible, and frankly give The patient my
Home Proof.
Kidney and Liver Diseases and Rheumatism
Suffered tcrribly-"Nothing seemed 70 help me;
could not get out Of bed. Dr.. Smith cured me"
ZEPH. PHILLIPS, Wheeling, W. Va
Catarh, Polypus OF Nose, impaired Voice;-sut-
feed for yeAu; patent medicine failed 70 help me.
Dr.. Smith completely cured NE" -, ,,,,,,.
OF sPeidel Co, wheeling ". Va.
Dyspepsia and liberated St0mAch.-"Treatment
for years failed 70 give me relief DR.. Smith cured
met THOMAS HOLT, Insurance Agent.
Fit-Had them for fourteen yeIF si,, Dc Smith
Scr scroiliS. Running Sores on Head.-''ay SON was
Aflicted for fourteen yearS: Nothing seemed 70
p ----'' ~ MIS- CATHERINE CAPS,
Market Street. Wheeling, W. Ya.
Caucer.-"sufered for yeA5 with Cancer. Had 1t
cut out three time. It returned after each opera
tion. DR.. Smith cured me without knife eanstte or
IL
File, Fistula Of AnuA-Flaton my back for Is
weeks, Reported dying. Dr.. Smith cured me
without knife In hye WeekS.
Wholesale Grocer, Main g., Wheeling, W, VI.
UlcerAtona Of RActum, ProlApSus and Files
tFWas given up to die and pronounced incurAble.
Dr. amith cured me without knife"
WARRINGTON DELAEY, Martina Ferry.
Rev. Il. o. LAdd Wrttes:-"Dr. Smiths probes
Eiona1 services In my family have been most salts
hetory, and commend him 70 al - q gentleman
and Ikilllul phySlcIAn."
Nm. Margaret Kolk BAys: 81 had been Suherng
for seven yean and treated by many physicians for
dyspepsia Dr.. Smith aid had tape worm, and
In eiSht houn removed monster l09ieet long"
Female Complaints. Three yearH In hospitals Tor
females give me peculiar advantages In such c4ses.
Persons cured Of cGtRrTh, diseases Of heart LIVER,
stomach, Kidneys, skin, blood, nervous affections
and weaknesses Of men and youth, scrotulA and
asthma testify 70 my success.
Piles cured without the knife.
Patients at distance may be treated BY letter and
IatiStRcton guaranteed. chart for scliexAmina:
ton sent on receipt Of two threecent stamps, and
COMPUTATION al once tree. Once hours from
4. tc5P. 4, daily. Call on or address,
JOHN Z. SMITH, Md
No. 1901 Chapllne 81, Wheeling, VIVA.
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Fashionable stationery.

Philadelphia 7tmH.
1--WE are stamping great deal Of paper
with the town or eoun ry address, said a
leading Chestnut street s'ationer yester-
day. "Monograms are stamped in antique
and fancy designs. The paper is small
note size, with square envelope to match.
We sell bott rough and smooth grades.
Quiet shades of color are prepared, such
as cream and dove. We are stamping
some paper with CREST and coat3.Ot-.rms
in heraIdic colors, bronze and other styles.
Sealing-wax ia now universally used for
envelopes. Seals arc often engraved to
match the designs on the paper, and are
beautifully gotten up with silver, ivory,
branu, and fancy wood handles. Small
sheets OF psper have taken the place OF
note cards"
"Mourning paperis of the finest quality,
with borders varying in width as hitherto,
according 10 the nature Of the bereave-
ment.
Visiting cards have single names en-
erayed on them. The Mr. and Mrs. COM
bination Is out OF fashion. The sizs is as
heretofore. Wedding invitation have I'M
dergone no startling change. There is a
demand for perfect finish rather than
novelty In design"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-17

DR.. W. D. Wright, Cincinnati, o., sends
the subjoined professional endorsement:
"I have prescribed DR.. VIM. Halls Bal.
sam for the lungs in great number Of
casea and always with success. One case
in particular was given up by several ply.
aicians who had been called IN for consul.
tation with myself. The patient had all
the symptoms OF confirmed consumption
cold night sweats, hectic fever, harrass-
ing coughs, etc. BE commenced immedi-
Rtely TO ret better and was soon restored
10 his usual health. ! FUND DR.. VIM.
Halls Balsam for the Lungs the most
valuable expectoraut for breaking up dis
tressing coughs and colds. TThs4w
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-17

EAST Liberty, Pa, Sept. l6-Cattle duh; prime
50: receipts ~ head; shipments 50 head; ship
mPntS yesterday to New York 70 can. Hog slow;
PhIlAdelphlas 81 SOai 70; Yorken 81 tOAt W; grAss
head; Thi7menS yesterday to New York cars.
sheep dull: prime 81 7SS4 70: fair 10 good .: 6OA
40 lambs S3O1lI %; receipts go head ahipmentS
1880 head.
CINCINNATI, O., Sept l6-HoGs steady; common
Is; FSCalpn /, I7 had; BhlpmenA siS head.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-17
Homo Proof.

Kidney and Liver Diseases and Rheumatism
Suffered teribly-"Nothing seemed 70 help me;
could not get out Of bed. Dr.. Smith cured me"
ZEPH. PHILLIPS, Wheeling, W. Va.
CatArrh, Polypus OF Nose, Impaired Voice;-sui-
LeTed for yean; patent medicine failed to help me.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-17

Passenger trains daily Including Sunday 40
commodatiou trains runs daily except sunday.
JOHN g. TOAELIHHON,
Tfcket Aren't WhaAlinR, W. VA.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-17
educational.
Mt. de ChantaI Academy.
NEAR WHEELING, VIVA

The thirty eighth year OF this weIl.tnown Acad.
amy. under the charge Of the Visitation Nuns,
opens on the int Monday Of septsmber ne1t, and
continues ten months.
Pupils received at any time In the session.
Those who desire to place their daughters In an
Institution AEording exceptional advantages in
The way Of healthlul aud delightful location, e1.
cellent board, thorough discipline and instruction
at the hands OF lifelong teachers, in every depart
uent OF female education, including the modern
languages and music should send for catalogue
Of this school Aedrt.,
Direchesoft the Academy of the Visitation,
MT. do cHANrAL,
au2Sp paw Near wheeling, ". Va.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-17

Mrs. Mary A. Daley, Of Tunkhannock,
Pa, was afflicted for sixyearswith Asthma
and Bronchitis, during which time the best
physicians could give no relief Her lie
was despaired OF until last October she
procured q bottle Of Dr.. Kings New Dis
eoyery, when immediate relief was felt,
and BY continuing iss use Tor . short time
Eh0 was completely cured, gaining in heah
50 pounds In q few months.
Free Trial Bottles Of this certain cure Of
all Throat and Lung diseases o. Logan 4
Co.'s drug store. Large Bottles 81 %,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-17
NAnFI0N.

Cousumers should not confuse our Specific with
the numerous limitations, substances, Potash and
Mercury mixtures which are gotten up 70 sell, not
on their own N, rIt, but on the merit Of our RENE
dy An imitation Is always q fraud and cheat
aud they thrive only Is they can steal from the ar
ucle inflated.
For sale by all druggists.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Disc uses mailed Tree.
THR swift sPECIyTc Co, Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga
n. Y, l57 W, sd street ty2p4M
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-17
'Ittle boy lincredulous) Must have ben
Molly Ann, Dolly Ann and Polly Ann.

AtlGntG CoHItkuttoH.
In Carroll county there is family liv-
ing near Villa Rica, which contains three
lady members that are triplets. They are
all ladies Of fine physical development
and are very much alike. One Of them
has lately married. They bear the singu.
lar names OF Molly Ann, Dolly Ann and
Polly Ann. and are daughters Of . Mr..
McWhortaF,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-17

The best salye in the world for CuB,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcors, Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores, letter, Ohapped Hands, 0hiiblaing,
Corns and al ekfn EEuptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. Il
i guaranteed 10 give perfect atiGtaction, ol
money refunded. Pnee Is cents per box,
For Gilo by Loean 4 %.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-17
Ther Wnl surelI Flnd You.

They are looking for you everywhere.
Drafts OF air in unexpected places, going
from hot rooms to cool ones, carelessness
in changing clothing:-In short anything
which ends in common cold in the
head" Unlets arrested this kind Of cold
becomes seated in the mucous membrane
Of the head. Then it is catarrh. In any
and all its stages this disease always yields
10 Ely's Cream Balm. Applied to the
nostrils with the finger. Safe, agreeable,
certain. Prices fifty cents. rrAs4w
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-17

There Is q preservatiye principle in
S0ZoD0NT that efectually preserves the
teeth from decay. Chemists pronounce it
wholesome. Rich and poor endorse 1t
No lady ever tried it without approving
its cleansing and purifying properties. It
outsells all other dentitrices. Ask for
S0ZoDoNT, and take no substitute.
TrhsAW
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-17
Zoo Jolly tYr nL. o.n Jav,s Good.

Too Jolly for His osn 1a"'SS 0od'
Ala cdlyonia.
A new arrival in Santa Barbara from
New York State is considerably exercised
over his jaw. Every time he laughs
heartily the muscles Of his jaw are strained
in ouch manner that he is unable to
close his mouth, and in this predicament
he seeks the services Of physician in
order to set him right One day last week,
after seeking the services Of physician,
he had only gone block or two when he
met friend, and while relating his story
he happened TO laugh, thus causing his
speech to be suddenly cut OF, by his Jaw
bone becoming dislocated.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-17

"Can'tvou give US some war remini-
scences?' asked citizen of an old fellow
in a party Of ex.soldiers telling stories.
"No, / believe not" he answered prompt
~, you see I've only been married Elk
months
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-17
Atlanta, Ga, April 10, 1885.

Lem McCleudon has been In the employ Of the
Chess Carley Company for some years, and know
the above statements 70 be tue. At the time ne
beSRn taking SWitt's Specific he was In a horrible
con liHon, and RL my solicitation bis treatment
with g. 3. g. was undertaken by 4 physiclAn after
several other. had declared his Gaze 10 be hope
lessly I9cuIabls. He took nothing but 8. s., and
hAs been Is sound a. Q new dollar for several
months, regard his cure almost miraculous.
W b. CROSBY, Manager.
Chess CaFley Co., Atlanta Division.
Atlanta IA AnFtl Is fg36