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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-03
ored one, is in no sense noble. Supt.
s. T. Dutton, New HdreR,

ored one, is in no sense noble. - Supt.
s. Z. Dutton, New HareR.
No child living in families where
there have been cases of scarlet fever,
diphtheria, or any other contagious
diseases, will be admitted into the pub
lie schools until two weeks after such
exposure, and children who have been
subject to any contagious disease shall
not be admitted into the public schools
until one week after entire recovery, -
the certificate of the family physician
being required in all cases as a guaran-
ty of such recovery. - School Regnla-
ton, JoneS6oro, Tenn.
Written examinations of pupils are
held quarterly in all the schools, queS-
lions being prepared by the superiu-
tendent. As a stimulant, calculated
to reach and influence all grades of in
tellect among pupils, and to avoid the
usual unpleasant and Improbable re-
suit of awarding prizes to one or two
successful members of Il class, the fol-
lowing plan has been adopted: One
fourth of the pupils in each grade
whose relative class standing is highest
in scholarship during the year are,
upon recommendation of the teacher of
the class and the principal, honorably
excused from the final examination by
the superintendent and promoted the
next higher grade, Supt, ", H. Cro,o,
Galveston, IerdS.
We may hear complaints of over
pressure from parents of girls in the
high schools, They say that the home
lessons set cannot, as n rule, be done
in the time supposed by the teachers to
be sufficient for them, and that their
daughters are constantly obliged TO
work during a great part of the after
noon and evening. The stereotyped
retort of the teachers is, Then you
have no business to let them. We set
down the time which the lesson ought
to occupy, aud we request parents to
see that this time is not exceeded. If you
fail to comply with our request, are we
to blame2' This reply is scarcely con-
elusive. Ii teachers habitually set
work which they must know cannot be
done in anything like t. e time allowed.
one of two things must happen. Either
the timetable for home lessons be-
comes a dead letter, or else the chill
dren of conscientious parents, who in
Sist on its observance, compete at 4
disadvantage with others whose parents
do not trouble themselves AT all in the
matter. - London jourHa' Of Education.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-03
Glory Hallelujah.

Writing from PlattSburg Mo-, Mr.
A. Musser says: In common with thous-
ands of Kentuchians of the Blue-Grass
region, fifty years ago, | knew Nat
Speaks, a colored man of undeniable
genius and unaffected piety, He was
the originator OF the hymn, The Old
Ship of Zion with the chorus, Glory
Hallelujah," out of which has since
grown Johns Browns Body" and
the celebrated war song, Rally Round
the Flag Nat Speaks. when first
saw him, in 1884. was of middle age,
and black Of skin as the purest blood
of his race kind in behavior. and SIM
pie in speech as child His freedom
had been bestowed upon him by his
master, in whose family he had been
born slave, where he had been taught
by the children to read and write. He
passed his freedom in useful farm la
Dor and his spare time as volunteer
evangelist; teaching by example, rather
than by prccept, the simple truths of
Christianity. His strong point was
earnest singing of his own making, of
the class of compositions general then
as corn-held and corn-Shucklng songs,
with grand chorus. The Old Ship
of Zion is readily recognized as be-
longing to that class.
The gospel ship is sailing,
Sailing. sailing
Bound for Canaan's happy shore.
All who would ship for glory,
Glory. glory.
All who would ship for glory
Come and welcome rich and poor.
Glory hallelujah, glory hallelujah, etc.
Ivividly recall to mind that once,
during a season of great religious in
terest in Cynthiana, KY, Nat Speaks
would be invited evening after evening
to the house of the leading citizens to
sing his 'Old Ship of Zion, and many
little sums of money were pressed into
his he nds for his performances, which
never failed to impress his hearers,
and not always without tears. Ms
souri, Republican.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-03

"Rough on Rats clears out Rats, Mice l5r
Rough on Corn. % for Con., Bunions l5c
Thin people. Wells Health Remover
restores health and yigor, cure, dyspepsia,
&c. 81
Rough on Toothachc, - instant relief l5c
Ladies who would retain freshness and vi.
vacity, don't fail to try Wells Health Re
newer
"Buchu-pa iba," great kidney aud urinary
Flies, reaches, ants, bed bug,, rats, mice,
cleared out by Rough on Rats &c.
Rough on Coughs '' troches l5c, liquid %
For children, SOW in development. puny
and delicate, use Wells Health Remover"
Rough on Dentist Tooth Powder. Try
it. lbs.
Nervous Weakdcss, Dyspep,la, Sexua, De.
bility cured by Wells Health Rrnewer-' 81
Mother Swans Worm syrup for feyerish.
ness, worms, constipation, tasteless. De.
Singing, irritation, all Kidney and Urinary
complaints cured BY "Bachu paibs.' 81.
Night swcats, fever, chills, malaria, dyspcp
sia, cured by Wells Health Remover
My husband writes a LADY, Is three times the
man since using wells Health Remover"
II you are failing, broken, worn out and
nervous, use Wells Health Remover" 81.
Prevalence of Kidney complaint in Amer.
Ca; "Buchu- paiba' Is a quick, complete
cure. 81.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-03

The city of Racine, Wis, lost one of its
finest buildings by fire ON Sunday morn
ing-the Blake Opera House and Hotel, u
six story brick building. Three persons
persisted in the flames. The total loss by
fire is estimated at $l50000 The three
victims of the flames were Russell 5,
Glover and his wife, connected with the
Thompson Opera Company, and Mrs. Pat
rick housekeeper of the hotel
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Regal.

'I'O ALL PERSONS WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN
Notice Is hereby given, that the undersigned Mich
Olas Casey, Guardian OF Mary j. Casey Julia L. Casey,
Elen L. Casey, Frances q Casey and Nicholas b. Casey
Minors will make application 10 the Probate Court OF
La Sale county at regular term thereof TO be held At
the Court House In the city of Ottawa In SAID county on
day thereof for order and decree OF said court d.
rectns him as said guardian 10 sell the following real
estate belonging 20 said minors or as much thereof ~
shall seem IL said court 10 the interest Of said minors
situated In county Of rundy and state of Illinois 10
Sit The undivided OnesiSth (6) part OF the east half
" Of the southwest quarter ~ and the west half %
OF the southeast quarter OF section thrtytwo esd
ia town thirty (S) NORTH range six 90 east In the
county Of Grundy and state of Illinois for the support
and education of said minors, ard for the purpose OF
investing such of the proceeds Of said sale shall not
he Immediately requisite for said support and education
Ia other real estate OF Of otherwiss Investing the same
NICHOLAS CASEY,
deC2,- Guardian OF said Minors
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-03

Time tried and true is DR.. Bigelow's Posi-
tive Cure, which combines the good qualities
of all the best cough remedies without the de
fects of any OF them, 1t cures promptly
thoroughly and permanently, all coughs,
colds, Group whooping cough, influenza,
bronchitis, hoarseness, inciplent consumption
and all throat and lung diseases, healing To
the lungs safe and pleasant for children.
Price 10 cents and Sl.00. +. Y Griggs
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oucKlen.e ArnIca Salve.

The Best Salve in the world fer Cnts. Brnis
z, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores,
retter, Chspped Hands, ChilbIains, Corns and
VI Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
Or no pay required. II Is guaranteed 10 give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price Is cents per box. For sale BY Lutz &
sriggs.
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N ISHLER'S
~ " AERR
6ITTERS.

10 remedy has yet been discovered
that is SO effective in all KIDNEY AND
LIVER COMPLAINTS. MA, ARIA, OYSPee-
SIa etc, and yet It IS simple and harm.
less SCIENCE and medical skill have
combined with wonderful success those
herbs which nature has provided for the
cure Of disease. It strengthens ana ~
v9orates the whole system.
Hon Thaddeus Stevens. the distinguished Con.
FRESHMAN. once wrote 70 afellov mem Der who was
suffering from indigestion and kidney disease
Try Mishler's Herb Bitters, believe il will cure
you have used 1t for both indigestion and afec-
ton OF the kidneys. and IL Is the most wonderful
combination Of medicinal herbs ever saw
MISHLER HERB BITTERs CO.,
525 Commerce st., Philadelphis.
Parker's Pleasant Worm Syrup Never Fils
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-03

Mr.. t. c, Palmer, North Monroeyille,
Huron county, Ohio writes Permit me
to add my unsolicited testimonial to your
list My little boy two years old, fell from
step and struck his forehead A large
black and blue bunch raised and swelled
rapidly We Immediately applied st ia.
cobs Oil and the swelling and discolOration
disappeared. We would not be without ii
and have used il often with like effect"
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A Cleveland lady promenaded the
streets for two hours with card on
her cloak reading: Former price. $40;
marked down to Sl2 TO close out"
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Valuable Property for Sale.

desire TO sell immediately the following property
situate in the city OF ottawa.
MOL Twostory Brick Building, SScO IT., with
history iron clad DS5n in the rear The buildings are
new This property is ON Clinton street, one block d.
reCtly west OF court house and bargain
MOI My Residence, situated on Illinois Avenue.
the best residence street IN Ottawa The ground con-
uins about Of an acre House has 10 rooms closets.
bath and cellar artesian. well and cisern water
good barn. coal and wood houses; abundance of shade
and fruit trees all In rstcs order Parties Contem.
plating buying building will ind It 10 their advantage
to look Ut this property Time will be given part II
desired Inquire AZ my residence or OF DR. J. Harris
mari GEORGE JEkYlL
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Mothers who know what sleepiess riT" =
caused BY sudden colds taken by thcT 'A.IIe
who often cough through the entire night, ~4o', -
keen a bottle of PETTIT'S a NJ E"lN \ j.
COUGH CURE in the house it will c,'c 'A'
worst cases of coughs and colds. reiitye '.'i'>S
ness. and quiet the most restless sufferer ~
onium or other poisons, but only harml' " v'E-
stabie compound, If used in time il Nal e-5'
Consumption.
PETTIT's AMERICAN COUGH CUE
IL the finest made, and is equal in merit
toPETTlT'S EYE SALVE, which IL con.
seded the best in use. Our treatiae %
CONSUMPTION free. Address
E. Y. GRIGGS.
Agent at Ottawa. Illinois.
The la Belesa Cigar Is the best , CEN Sysai .r,
offered smokers Of ottawa so,a ohy oy r. ~, sS1rl
pure ead and OIL The best Mixed PANT sou WIZ.
veiahs more To the gallon than any other PURE Drug
md Chemicals. all AZ bottom prices
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Address NEW YORK HERALD,
Broadway and Ann Street
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sHE;{Ii$jj''"s'

81 ache all over" What a common es.
preston; and how much It means to many
poor sufferer These aches have
cause, and more frequently than IS oener-
ally suspected, the cause is the Liver or
Kidneys. No disease IS more painful o,
serious than these. and no remedy IS 50
Dyonp' and aHartva &c
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Horses Wanted.

will buy Horses from li0o pounds up Tan lt louhe
AT Deans Barn, adjoining Opera House NQ.nlf ou'
road horses wanted. v H. o"rA-i'
Ottawa ILL., Dec. 6, lSst.-t
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GOING NORTH AND SOUTH.

GOING NORTH MD SOUTH,
Solid Trains of Elegant Day Coaches sa&
Pullman Palace sleeping Cars are run dI !y u
and from ST. Louis, VIA Hannibal, Quincy,
keokuk, Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Albert
Lea to 81. Paul and Minneapolis Parlor Cars
with Reclining Chairs 10 ana nom st. Louis
and Peoria Only one change vi ears betvesa
st. Louis and Des Moines, Iowa, Lincoln. No
brSlska, and Denver, Colorado.
1t is also the only Through Line between
ST. LOUIS, MINNEAPOLIS and ST. PAUL.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-10-08
Poetry.
Not one to Spare.

(which shall it be: Which shall il be-
| looked At John John looked at me
dear patient John. who loves me vet.
A. well a> though my locks were jei):
And when | found that | must speak
My voice sounded strangely low and weak /;
Tel me again What Robert said"
And then |, listening. bent my head.
This j. his letter: 4 will give
\ house and land while YOU shall live,
IT, IN return, from out Your seven
one child 10 me for aye j. given"
looked al Johns old garments worn.
thought OF all tina, john had borne
OF poverty and work and care.
hich /, though willing. could not share;
thought Of seven mouths to feed,
OF seven little chidrcn> need
And then of this Come. Iobn." said |,
We'll choose among them a. they lie
Asleep" 50 walking hand in hand.
Dear John and I surveyed our band
First 10 the cradle lightly ,tepp'd.
Where Lillian, the baby. Slept.
y glory 'sain>t the pillow white.
Softly The father >toop'd to bay
His rough laud down in a gentle way.
When dream or whisper made her stir
And huskily be- said, moi her. Not her.
We >iopp'd beside lne irundlc bed.
And one long ray Of lampli-ht shed
Across thu boyi>h faces There.
In sleep 80 pillu and fair;
saw in Inni : rough. rel check
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-10-08

Test trials Of speed against time
to make record. can never be con-
sidered as the correct determination
of what constitutes the true value in
horse flesh. The true test Of horse
Is contest of strength, speed or en-
durance, surrounded by the conditions
met in the contest of everyday life. A
horse may exhibit great speed in a
trial against time when all the con-
dltlons are most favorable. and vet
fail entirely when the elements of a
hardly contested race are present.
However perfect may be the drill of a
body. that does not count for more
preliminary discipline in the contest
of battle. Neither does what horse
may do in race where the speed is
merely against time; and nothing
could be more injurious to the true
interests of breeding than the craze
that is made over the performance of
some animal owned by an individual
to advertise his wealth. or draw money
to his Golfers by these hippodrome ex-
hibitions against time If the law Of
the turf compelled these phenomenons
to enter into contests of actual trial
with horses who can trot in race
dangerously near to their time. or
disqualify them from holding the
championship, some of the flyers might
have to be relegated to second place
Veterinary Journal.
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For the Ellsworth Americana


DR.. Editor
Reading your invitation to farmers
in recent number of the AMERICAN
to contribute articles for the farming
department of your paper, l thought
1t an excellent suggestion. But as
yet thu farmers do not seem TO respond,
probably owing to the busy season OF
harvesting. and it is possible you would
have no objection to the farmers
wives occupying little space on the
fourth page of your paper. Now. Mr..
Editor, if YOU are not afraid of our
pens being as voluble Us our tongues
are said to be. | would like to make a
proposition just here; but if YOU
dissent therefrom 10 not let this make
the acquaintance of type.
TO many country housekeeper
the county paper is the only visitor
of its kind received through the
post-ollice from week to week. and
there are others supplied with the
Ho4>tioid. and those inventions
known as cook-books. who would be
tempted to try a new recipe from n
reliable source. SO | come to my
suggestion. Allow the ladies little
corner of your paper in which to in
sert recipes which they have tested
and proved good, and As little be
ginning enclose two, of which, for a
small family, | use one half the
quantity Of ingredients given.
Helen Cake -Four egg~.two cups sug-
ar. one cup milk ,ome cup butter. tire,
cups flour. one tea>poonful soda
two tca~poonfuls cream of tartar
flavor with vanilla or nutmeg.
Cookies without cgeS.
Two cups sugar, one cup butter, one
cup sweet milk. one tcaspoonful soda,
two tablespoonful, corn starch, flavor
with nutmeg Min soft, roll thin ami
bake quickly
one.
Thanks, "onc" Your suggestion is
excellent, and We hope that
,,,r axon,1,. will l., followed ~
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-10-08

haIe's Honey the great Cough cure, 25c ,soc. / d
GIenn's sulphur soa1 heals beauties, 25c.
GefmanCOrnRemoy kills Corns Bunions
MINIS Hair and Whisker pye-Black and Brown, &c.
Fixes Toothache Drops cure in Minute, so
Bears Rheumatic Pills ars sure cure, ~
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-10-08

-SrEwED LIVER. Cut up into
slices one-half pound Of calf's liver
and the same quantity of fat bacon
put first a layer of bacon at the bot
tom of a pudding dish, then one of
liver, sprinkle with pepper and salt,
add one medium-sized onion and one
apple. both cut up. cover down and
let it stew gently in the oven for
about one hour and a quarter. No
water is required, as the liver makes
sufficient gravy. Serve with apples
cut in rings and fried. or with fried
parsnips.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-10-08

CHANGE THE SoIL.-If flowers have
long been grown in one spot. it is well
TO change the soil for some that is
fresher. Gather new soil from some
mellow patch of field. and return the
old, to make up for that taken. Such
an exchange will be a gain all
around.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-10-08

1t takes six cords of hard maple
wood to produce the same amount of
heat that four cords of hickory
will.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-10-08

rate articles as are most lair dyes, but a single
combination; aii experienced wholesale druggists,
who have !aiii Ell all the various dyes pronounceit
the hest F1gl. preparation for changing the color
OF the hair Hhi ha. ever been brought TO their
notice.
Pricr. - Cents. Satisfaction guaranteed In
every rr>', nr the money refunded. Prepared only
by pr. g. ". THOMPSON, RockIand. Ne.
SOL rs ~ dealers
CSed cyt, lively by ladies', many buying high
4 oz to,''- q time.
cow iyrls
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To Librarians

Special care taken in Binding Books for Public
andS Church Libraries. When your books com
mence coming to pieces, send them at once to me
and save expense. riders sent from any mar
OF the county Will receive prompt attention. SIT
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-10-08

The Nest Wonderful Vanlly
Remedy Ever knsua.
nrCURES - DiphtheriA,
Group, asthma. Bron-
chitls. Neuralgia. Rheu-
platism, Bleeding at the
Lungs. Hoarseness. In
Euenza, Hacking Cough.
Whooping Cough.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-10-08
MISS BEECHER'S
Hair or Whisker Dive

For Hair and
Whiskcrs. Will
change light or
gray hair 10 a jet
black, dark brown
or auburn color.
II contains no sui
phur or lead, or
ether deleterious
! ingredient. |, re-
| quires but Il sin.
gle application to
effect its purpose.
Washing il NOT
required after
dyeing, as In the
caseof other dyes.
Ii is not two sepa-
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-06
AGO Prospects.

With rain and drouth. storm amt
sunshine, This -amo little central uW
keeps ou an even steady pace toward
the goal of wealth and distinction. II
is common saying that nothing real
ly affects Waco'- substantial prosper
ity adversely for longer than twenty
four hour. al a time, and il j. literally
true. y killing frost which ought To
utterly destroy cotton, always leaves
fair stand. rain which ought logi ally
to wash the whole crop into the iralos
i, found after q few dag ,m,hinr,no
To have been much of a shower after
all. aud drouth which ought 10 burn
not only the crop, bat the soil itself
into cindcr-, is found after the croI
has been rcapcd but u
very small one indeed.
\ failure or panic, Il bank crash or
general business depression which
would completely bcnumb and para
I'VE any other town. only puts Waco
on her metal and afterA lew week
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-06

THE Gazette viii do well to rcmcm.
Der that in order TO wash up the Ros,
gubernatorial boom the greater part
OF Texas would have to be swept
away 1t has its root. deeply planted
in the hearts of generous and manly
people who love to honor the pure
worth of man such as Ross. lie
will he governor next term by larg-
or majority than any chief magistrate
the state has ever had.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-06-06

IN is astonishing how quietly Chem
oweth dropped into the treasury.
We hayn't heard even clink occa-
stoned by his advent. Perhaps, how
ever, distance dcadens sound.