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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21

A recent decision of Judge Phillips, at
Shelbyville, in this state, lays upon road
commissioners liabilities few of them have
probably dreamed of. The decision is to
the effect that road commissioners are indi-
vidually responsible for damages resulting
from defective bridges, and Judge p. gave
judgment for three hundred dollars against
the commissioners individually and in "a
vOr of man named Wade, who had two
horses killed by falling through bridge.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21

provement for Lostant-built on scientific
principles, and warranted to keep butter
and eggs for years In good condition,
Miss Cormack went to Rutland and Miss
Klrkendall to Magnolia on Saturday Both
are teachers in the Lostant high school
Meetings at the various churches have
had a better attendance for the past few
Sundays. Last Sunday Elder Blair discuss
ed the question of holding protractcd
meeting, believing that every person In the
village felt the need of a revival of religion
here ZENAs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21
a r LINCOLN.

rIAI, SE.IvrI .ENIEN'r.-EsrArg OF
JnuS NAGLH DECEAsEp.-Nouce Il hereby
given 10 all persons interested IN said estate thar the
EXECUTORS OF the last vii .nd testament uf
said Jo6n Nsgle deceased. will appear before the
Probate Court Of the county OF la sale aiL STATE OF u
cnnntv ON Monday the 2lst day Of Dccmeer A. n lSS
FOR The purpose Of rendering an account OF Their pro
ceedngs The administration OF said estate Tor te nna
ps;ed Al Ottawa, this 18th day Of November IS5.
ba'Su ~ NARY NAGLE
RICHARD EAGLP,
p.Rrsts Executors.
Clerk Probate Court Ia Sale Co. III. no'i'SS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21

United States, including DR.. j. &. Aver, G.
l. Hood, DR.. Hostetter Of "Hostetter's Bit
ters," John Hodge of Merchants Gargling
OH" Mr.. Scott OF SCOTS Emulsion" DR..
J Ii. Schenck, II. +. Bucklen OF Electric
Bitters," Mr.. Powell or Iron Bitters," DIR,
Tut, DR.. Brandreth of "Brandreth's Pills"
and II. II. Warner of Warmers Safe Cure"
and "Tippecanoe" fame. We doubt If a
more attractive looking group of eleven
men could be got together from any one
walk of life.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21

Credit is due the German women and ply
sicians for first using Red Clover blossoms
as a medicine. Best results are obtained
when combined with other medicidal roots
and herbs, as in DR.. Jones Red Glover Ton
ic, which is the best known remedy for all
blood diseases, stomach and liver troubles,
pimples, costiveness, bad breath, piles, ague
and malaral diseases, indigestion, loss OF
appetite, low spirits, headache and all dis
eases Of the kidneys. Price, 80 cents, Of E.
\. GriCgs,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21
4 Great Southern Remedy.

Simmons Liver Regulator, purely vegeta-
bic, is universally used in the south to
arouse the torpid liver to healthy action. 1t
cures malaria biliousness, dyspepsia, head.
ache, constipation and piles. No nausea or
gripping. 1t is most effective in starting the
secretions of the liver, causing the bile to
act as catnartic. Regulates the bowels
and imparts vigor and health to the whole
system.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21
a Hen Convention,

Mr.. J. NJ Mccain, of Bridgeport, WA,
a contributor to poultry journals of the u.
$ and Canada and large chicken raiser,
saws from experience that If st. Jacobs Oil
is mixed with dough and fed to poultry suf-
ferinp from chicken cholera,all that are able
~ swallow will be restored to health, and if
saturated pills are forced down the threats
of those that cannot swallow they will flap
thrir wings and crow in your face.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21

The testimony of the clergy supplements
that of persons in every other walk of life
in regard to the virtues of Mishler's Herb
Bitters. Rev. Thomas Starkweather, who
was long affected with distressing cold,
was told to use the medicine: he did 80
without much confidence in the prepare
ton but he adds: g. am bound to say the
Bitters cured me, and own myself cen
vert 10 its efficiency"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21

Mrs. William Friend of Napoleon, ONO
the wife OF prosperous farmer, gave birth
ON Nov. 1st to five boys, and at last accounts
the mother was doing we'll and all the chill
jren were alive. Mrs Friend is only "a yrs
old and the mother of 81 children, having
twice given birth to triplets on former oc.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21

Est Of VIM Reddick. On Monday NJ I
Moloney, on behalf Of the Mercy Hospital,
School and Orphan Asylum, Of this city,
petitioned this court for an order to pay over
legacy Of 81 900 bequeathed to said instu'
ton by the Vim Reddick.
william Kennedy Lot Schofeld, admr of
est of Nathaniel Pierce; motion to vacate
judgment in sale as to cost OF suit sustained
and costs taxed to plaintiff.
Est of Stephen Donahue; rep of accts apvd
and ord reed.
Est Of John Quam rep Of sale Of real est
presented, rule on all interested parties TO
hle exceptions by first day of next term.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21

On the farm of Matt Brown, near Aurora,
was found the skeleton of man. 1t lay
in corn field, and coroners jury decided
that it was all there was of Herman Willis,
a farm laborer who had disappeared Aug.
10th last He used shawl-strap to strangle
himself with by tying one end to fence
post and making q slipnOose around his
neck at the other.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21

Streator Free Press: Mr.. Shay reports
that the knights of Labor are meeting
with great success in that part of the coun,
ty. The old assemblies are growing, and
new ones are being formed, and the mem
bers include some of the very best class OF
citizens, miners, merchants and artisans.
A new assembly has been organized at
Peru of 100 members.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21

La Sale will have suit for damages
soon, or be called upon to settle. Walter
Manning got his foot caught in hole in
the sidewalk and had his leg broken. That
city has the worst system Of sidewalks in
Northern Illinois, and it is mystery more
accidents do not happen there.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21

Those who believe that nature will work
off cough or cold should understand tina,
this is done at the expense of the cOnstitu
ton. Each time this weakens the system,
and we all know that the termination Of this
dangerous practice is a consumptive's grave,
Don't take the chances, when fifty cent
bottle Of DR.. Bigelow's Positive Cure will
safely and promptly cure any recent cough
cold or throat or lung trouble. Bay the
dollar bottle, Of Il. Y Griggs, for chronic
cases or family use,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21
Probate Court.

Guardianship of Christine Stevens; rep of
accts apvd and ord reed.
Est OF James Hall; final rep Of accts apvd
and ord reed and est declared settled.
Est of Philip Jacob Sauerissig will admit
ted to probate Peter W Sauerissig app extr
bond in sum Of g, 900 with Gabriel Pohl and
Nicholas knauer as sureties. Notice 10 cred.
TORS TO Dec term.
Est Of W D Ned rep of accts spvd and
ord reed.
Est Of Chas Wallace same order
Est of Susan Gleason, same order.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21

The hair is frequently rendered prema
turely gray by care, grief, delicate health,
lowness of spirits, or depressed tone of
the vital powers. The use of Halls Vege-
table Sicilian Hair Remover will restore
its Youthful color and beauty.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21

HORACE b CLAFLIN, the well known
merchant In New York, died at his home
in Brooklyn on Saturday evening, al the
age of IA. He was a member of Henry
Ward Beecher's church, and the latter, who
was In Chicago and had engageded to de-
liver several lectures In the west this week,
st once broke all his engagements and has
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21

tened home to attend the funeral OF his
eminent parishioner. Mr., Claflin was a
man whose career shed honor on the mer'
camille calling. He grew old in the har,
mass of honorable, legitimate trade, and az
,he same time earned good name for him
self and his house for Christian character
and generous acts.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21

Messrs. Root Il Tinker, of New York CT
", who send us from time to time nand.
some Autograph portraits OF the pronlhen.
journalists of the United States ana Great
Britain, have just issued very attractive
engraving, % by 2S inches Oh .ne le az ths
Medicine Manufacturers OF the
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21

A star has appeared IN the heavens,
which it is claimed is identical with the
one that the wise men followed, when they
came from the east, to hail the newly born
Savior. 1t appears every three hundred
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21

A travelling man who frequently comes to
ottawa is " dead gone - on lady friend at
Rock Island and it is said that he writes,
and receives letter every day from Dear
Addie," with blue eyes and golden hair,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21

A great many people disregard dyspeptic
symptoms and assume that they will soon
disappear of themselves; but this is not the
fact, and the only safe remedy for them is
Nichols Bark and Iron.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21

A great many people disregard dyspeptic
symptoms and assume that they will soon
disappear Of themselves; but this is not the
tact and the only safe remedy for them is
Nichols Bark and Iron.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21

A La Sale paper says that with the excep-
ton of John Manley, of Ottawa, A. L.
Shepherd, of Peru, is the largest dealer in
hardware Of any one in this county, and
that both have been hardware merchants
longer than any two in the state,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21

Scene in the police court Monday morn
ng: Two men charged with drunk and dis
orderly; another, George Grouner, in on the
charge of wife beating. The two DRINKS
were assessed $500 each, One had $50
on his person, the other GO cents. They
made a proposition to Esq. Weeks to divide
the amount and credit each Of them with
g 20, and that they would pay the remain.
der when they threshed or words to that
effect. George Grouner heard how these
men were attempting to defeat The ends of
Justice and said that such proceedings were
illegal and contrary to law, and he protested
so long and loudly that the Justice, who was
only going to impose nominal fine on the
culprit, fined him then and there $50 for his
knowledge of the law Next day, on the
recommendation of the mayor, the wife
bcaters fine was le,sened to $40
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21

Have used Tongaline in neuralgia with
perfect success; one was case OF neural
ria of the heart. j. II. Clarke, M. d., Gu
l..
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21

When BABY was sick, We gave her CASTOR1A,
When she was u Child, she cried for CASTORlA,
When abe became Miss, she clu..g to CASTORlA,
When she had Children she gave them CASrORIA
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21

The new postofiice at Galesburg was
opened TO the public Tuesday. It's pref
~ brick structure, erected at cost OF Slo,-
900 with fixtures which cost $1,000 more.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21
Catarrh Cured

Catarrh Is a very prevalent disease, win
distressing and offensive symptoms. Hoods
Sarsaparilla gives ready relief and speedy
cure. from the fact it acts through the blood,
and thus reaches every part Of the system.
81 suffered with catarrh fifteen years. Took
floods Sarsaparilla and am not troubled any
with catarrh, and my general health is much
better" l. w. ILLS, Postal Clerk Chicago
g. st. Louis Railroad.
81 suffered with catarrh or S years; tried
many wonderful cures, inhalers. ETC., spend
ingneary one hundred dollars without benefit.
| tried Hoods Sarsaparilla, and was greatly
improved" NJ. A. ABBEY, Worcester, Mass.
Hoods Sarsaparlla is characterized by
three peculiarities 1St, the combination OF
remedial agents; 2d, the proportions Sd, the
process of securing the active medicinal
qualities. The result is medicine of unusual
strength, effecting cures hitherto unknown.
Send for book containing additional evidence.
"Hood's Sarsaparilla tones up my system,
purihes my blood, sharpenS my appetite, ana
seems to make me over j. I. THOMPSON,
Register of Deeds, Lowell, Mass.
floods Sarsaparila beats all others. and
sw0rth its weight in gold" |. HARRINGTON,
100 Bank Street, New York City.
Hoods ; SarsapariIla
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for IS. Made
only by c. /. HOOD s. CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21
leg9I.

NOTIC'f.-E TATE oFPHfLIPJ sAuFREssIG,D DECD
y Notice is hercby given that the undersigned, Exec
utor of the last W II and testament uf Philip Naueresslg
late of the county of la Sale and state of Illinois, de-
ceased will appear before the Probate Court OF said
county on the third Monday tbeng the 2lst day OF
December 1885 at the Probate Court Room. in OtaWan
said county, when and where all persons having claims
or demands against said estate are notified 10 attend
and present the same in writing for adjustment.
Dated this 9th day of November 4. D. 1855.
PETER W. SAUERESSIG,
uoy--2r Executor.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21

Pure blood is absolutely necessary in or
Ter to enjoy perfect health. Hoods Sarsa-
oarilla Purifes the blood and strengthens
he system
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21

The unknown wild animal which had been
committing such terrible depredations among
farmers live stock between here and Streator
two months ago is at work in the same
neighborhood again. The belief that it is a
panther is given credence Only few days
ago it slaughtered with its paws number of
hogs and calves in that section. Very little
of the carcasses had been eaten, the panther
or whatever it is tearing out the entrails with
it's long nails. 1t is time that another hunt
should be organized.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21

Salvation Oil, the celebrated American
remedy, is guaranteed to cure rheumatism,
sore throat, swellings, bruises burns and
frost bites. Price only % CTS. bottle.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-11-21

The editor of the Gioje is indeed, truly
"amusin' cuss" Under the guise of thin
" diluted humorous squib, he charges this
paper with stealing his locals Great Caesar,
you don't say So Why, bless your big soul
there is nothing worth stealing in your pa
per, unless it be The horse contributors items
and as there is a patent right on these
productions they are never meddled with.
1t will, indeed, be a cold day when anyone
connected with this Office "steals an item
bodily, or otherwise, from the GLOBE. 1t is
a fact, however, that whenever the publisher
Of that sheet misses the FREE TRADER from
among his exchanges. he is very particular
in making personal call at this Office for a
copy, as he did this week. As an evidence
that he needs it particularly as a medium Of
information, reference may be made to the
fact that in the last issue Of he Globe he has
filled up almost Il column with Locals scis-
sored from this paper. 1t would be like
publishing chestnuts of the vintage Of 1850
to insert an item from the Globe.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-05

San Francisco Truth said that the value of
property rose and fell with the demand for
Mr.. Georges book. SINGS Darwin's "0rigin
OF Species no book has awakened s1ch
controversy, hss found such devoted aud
enthusiastic apostles, such determined aud
embittersd opponents The great English
Qusrterlies, the nineteenth Century, the
Contemporary, the FcrtniehtIy, have srti-
cles for or against Henry Georges theories
IN every issue. Rse's Contemporary Social
ism" devotes chapter to Progress and Pow
city," The book has been translated into
all Eu,opta1 Languages. and ia eagerly dis
cUssed by all ciaszes
Nr. George does not belong TO the class
technically known "a socialists" c)mmun-
lists" ''nihilists." He is eminently religious
ard faithful to the roverentisl traditions Of
society. But he inter sly feels the suffering
OF the working class. the unequal share they
are receiving in the products of b3untifal
nature. Tc his view it is chiefly ohsrgsable
to private ownership of land, and his remedy
lies in the naturalization OF land by she
people of the land This Is no new view; IL
is cid as Aristotle. It has had the advocacy
OF John Stuart Mill, William +. Gladstone,
Herbert Spencer, Thomas Carly lie. John Rus
kin. But 10 one has called such attention
to il as he, or proposed SO drastic remedy.
Whether he 50 accepted or not, he must be
heard. His theories are the property of the
people, and are discussed in every labor ss-
sembly in the land.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-05

President, though rather stolid OF manner
IS altogether sfsble, and never
less so 10 the Dnnosed than the
most distinguished. Ladies are not unfre-
ouertly among those admitted ID these re.
captions. was present one morning when
Mile. Rhea, the actress, and most beauti-
fol, accomplished and estimable lady. called
IN company with her manager. While there
was none of the csrpet.knight gsll&ntry in
the Presidents courtesy, it was as admirable
seven the manner of the charming little
French lady, who had the good taste to take
only minute or TWO of the time upon
which others were waiting before retiring for
8 call on Miss Cleveland.
Should President Cleveland decide that
General La1ion, whom ne nominated to the
Senate for the mission, is ineligible, Indiana
msy get the appointmsnt OF Colonel Charles
DENLY ss Minister to Russia.
have known General Lswton from childhood
aud nebier specimen Of manhood l have
never met, nor enc bstter qualified for the
trust for which the President named him.
But Colonel DENLY, with record as Union
soldier, is also possessed of every quality aud
capacity requisite to representing the Gov.
eminent at the st. Petersburg court. And
all other things being equal, man OF
Charles Dsnby's faos aud address is exssp-
tioatlly fitted for being sen. as Minister
abroad. Ii does appear that it is high time
for obisc,ioIs to cease again:t men whD.
though they fought in the Coniedsrsss-
armies, have for twenty years pcovsG as
earnest lo7a.:Y ns any citizen OF tas Re
public. Still, il IL is found upon fur
ther inVsstgat'o1 that General Lswson's
arcon does not cover all the requirements
of The acts OF Congress bearing upon pardons
OF x-Confedera'es. it is not likely that Mr..
Cleveland will appoint him. In that event
Colonel DENLY should be presented earnest
~ by Indiana.
The appointment of R0fus Msgee 10 the
Sweden and Norway mission gives eminent
satisfaction to lndianians here. Ths young
Senator has had so many words spoken in
bis favor that the President can not but feel
highly satisfied with his preference.
Ron Ray
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-05

present, wealth will continue 10 concentrate
in the hands Of the few. Something may
occur to prevent this, however.
When the lahorirg man receives no more
for his work than just enough to support
him his condition is ore of slavery. Re
doesn't live, he merely exists. Is It proba Die
thst free and enlightened people, such as
the American iaborers are, will ever permit
themselves to be made slaves2 Will
they be content. for instance, like their
BELGIAN brethren are TO lead lives of poverty
from the cradle TO tie grave, while owing to
the accident OF birth or inheritance their
neiehbors rev,l in luxury? 1t is scarcely
credible that they will. Indeed. before
weges reach such point IS to afford bare
subsistence more general dis 'ribution of
weslth that will improve the condition OF
TIE lsbcTirg classes is likely 10 be effected by
peaceful means. If it is not, judging the fu.
ture by the psst, ii is likely to be eAsctad by
violent mans.
The American spirit is one Of progress in
stesd OF retrogression, and the history of our
people supplies TO assurance that they will
ever tamely submit to be reduced to a con-
di.icn of ssrfdom.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-05
A Question of Lease.

Mrs Martha Wilson wss defendant in salt
by Mr.. Sayles az administrator OF the estate
of G Fl Voss, decea.ed. in Squire Snock's
Court yes erday. The plaintiff was trying to
get possession OF the property at 500 East
North street. row occupied by Mrs. Wilson.
who GAINED 10 have lease. After some
time the case was brought into court, aud on
the face it appeared thstdecedent had leased
to Mrs. w for a period OF from one to 40 years
the property IN question at SO q month,
payable as she might choose, either mouthIv,
quarterly or wa ly. with a provision OF Sd
being alIowtd Der for repairs This was on
blank lease printed Big B3rford. sud the mat
ter was subject 10 special examination The
report TO the court was that at the date OF
The les,e the priniiug house where the
blsL f5rm bad been printed had no type OF
that particular kind. Farther examination
with microscope reyesied the fact that two
figures in the date had been carefully erased
and 1879 inserted. Judgment was given
plRiutiff
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-05
PURSUED BY OFFICERS.
Laid Gives Pstrolmen Shsughnessy
and schsigert Lively Chass,
and They Send Nine Bull
lets After Him

AZ an early hour yesterday morning Pa
trolmen Scheigert ard Shsuehnessy were
detailed to guard the residences OF the vile
OF ex-Pat.olmen Lsdd. who, with John G..
Phillips, ESCAPED from ths Sation-house
Friday night, which fact was chronicsd in
the Sentinel OF yesterday. The police were
confident that I.add would call there il still
lurking about the city, ana sure enough
the II sxps Citations were realized, for about
Elk o'clock he presented himself at t1e d. Dor,
whe.eupcn the two officers sprang from their
place Of co csalment and grabbed for him,
but the fueiti1e WIS too quick f5r them.
He was out Of the yard in two bounds, and
btuncirg over the fence, sped rapidly south
Or Alabama street. When near tia corner
Of Merrill Arthur Mcknight, one Of Sinker,
Davis Il COmpaDy's drivers, made move
as If TO intercept him. Without moments
hesitation Ladd picked up brick and struck
him heavy blew On the head, telling him
instantly. Lsdd proved TO be too hset-foot
ed snd lcne.vinded for his pursurss and
ouidistsnced them near the Bailey fsrn
disappearing in the woods which line the
Belt, the police firing nine shots q. him alto.
getber. Telephone and telegraph IN sssages
we're sent 10 Southport Franklin, aud sew
eIal other surrounding towns. and the DO
lice are still confident that they viii get
their man. There is every indication tina.
Phillips has left the city.
The full name Of Ladd's step daughter is
Ladoska Mcintosh, and her mother has been
married 10 Ladd about two years. Thu rec.
oros show that Lsdd was not on duty on
the night of the 23d OF February, aad tbs
girl was also absent from hons. Ladfs
warmest friends now think him guilty, aai
it vii! go bard with him ii captured, for hs
will be tried on the additional caarss o. as
sanlt and battery with intent to kill