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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

One night this week young man doing bust
ness here, after putting himself IN condition
Of intOxication, proceeded to the house Of a
woman whose so-caed husband he knew was
down town. After having demand admittance
at the front door and having been refused he
went TO the back door and broke in. Though
the woman is said 10 have been formerly Of
La Sale, and though recognized ~ the wife
of a certain resident Of this city, yet she gave
| the fellow very warm rece ptiOr-too hot in
| fact as she tore all the buttons of his coat
and vest, and tore his shirt off from the roots
| in the desperate struggle which followed. The
next day she had warrant sworn out TO- his
arrest and brought the buttons and portions
OF the shirt into court 10 bog used ~ evidence,
| but the matter was In some manner compro-
missed, and the case did not come up for trial.
The young man then wound up his nocturnal
jsmboree AZ a house Of questionable repute
near the western limits of the city, where he
pat on more steam aud was bos-ing the rarche
| In his own method until officers had 10 be
sent for, when be left. The names OF the
parties TO this transaction are fully known to
the FKEE TRADER, but AS the young man Vas
probably crsIed by liquor and very repentant
for his wickedness, it may be just rs well to
suppress names for the present.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

About fifty people assembled in the super
visors' room last Wednesday night to listen
to q. w. Caldorwood, OF Ohio, a disciple of
prohibition. Mr.. G. is fluent and fiery
speaker, and whether he delivers the same
speech in every city or not, is matter for
speculation, but certain it is that his address
in this city was red hot and eloquent one
He was opposed to the traffic in liquor, which
was condemned from Gennesis to Revelations,
and it was wrong in person, gender, number
and case. He took occasion to give al ndi.
rect but cutting allusion to Rev. Peters, and
challenged the entire Ottawa bar 70 meet him
and dsprove his statements if they could, but
the lawyers were absent, they were non est, to
use legal term. The prOhihitionists were
termed fanatics and cranks, he said, but the
crank they turned last fall wound up the z
o. p, etc. He referred to all previous TEN.
perance movements and said that intemper.
ance could not be put down by either prayer
song or sermon. He wanted the same power
that legalited the traffic TO destroy it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

On last Wednesday morning another fire
occurred at the residence of Dr. Dyer, about
3 o'clock. The inmates were awakened by
smell of smoke, and the central telephone
Office was called but no response was given.
The telephone at Mayor Aliens was then tried
with the same result. The fire originated as
did the one of last week, in the basement.
The lire was speedily put out by few pals
full Of water. II is now in order 10 have il
explained what was the matter with the cen
trail Office On that particular occasion, In
connection with these fires II also seems per
tinent TO suggest that the location Of the fire
be designated by the bell. This hes been ne.
elected recently. The city has nine districts
and the alarm should denote the district by
the number of taps. Fires are liable to break
out at any moment this extremely cold wea
Their, when stoves and furnaces must be KEEP,
at a white heat to warm residences. The fire
department should see that this suggestion Il
acted upon as the ordinance requires,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

One Of the most brilliant weddings which
has ever gracod the social circles Of Freedom
township was that which occurred at the
residence Of Z. II. Fogg last Thursday, the
occasion being the marriage OF his daughter,
Miss Louisa, to Carlisle Pool, Of that town.
ship, Rev. Miller officiating The dress OF
the bride was olive green silk with natural
flowers. The attendants were Miss Anna
Fogg, sister Of the bride; Miss Ada Gilmore,
of Compton, III; r Lewis, of Freedom, and
j. F. Buffers, OF Ottawa. large number of
valuable wedding gifts were presented. When
the ceremony was ended the invited guests
sat down to grand wedding banquet, and az
ter receiving the congratulations OF their
many friends the happily mated couple re.
paired TO their beautiful residence in that
township, where the FREE TRADER hopes that
the sunlight of happiness may forever shine
upon them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

Company D intend purchasing a new piano
for their quarters. The new man was much
surprised upon reviewing their Armory last
Wednesday night The members of the com.
pany manifest commendablc pride in their or,
ganization, and Capt. Blanchard has every
reason TO feel proud of the boys, while the
people of Ottawa know full well that the pro-
tciency attained by the command is prnci-
pally due to the untiring cXortions and knowl.
edge of TIE tactics possessed by the Captain
who has the esteem and confidence of every
member of the company.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

1000, 900 acres of choice farming and graz.
ing lands for sale by the U. p Ry Co. in
Kansas and Nebraska, on 10 years time,
100000 acres OF choice government land
open to settlers. Excursions every Tuesday
by way of Kansas City and Omaha to see
these lands. For prices of tickets, maps
pamphlets, and other general information
about excursions to Kansas, Nebraska, Ore
ron, and California, call on or address S. NJ
Knox & Son, Princeton, H., agents of tho
Land and Passenger Department Of the Union
Pacific Railway.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24
The Weeks Record.

The week for the immense bargains sull
continues at II. j Gillcn's, aud crowds VI
new and apprcciatiyc customers Visit the
house daily, obtaining, Is promised, the great
est bargains in all scasonable goods The bar.
gains offered are greater than we're reasonably
expected, and are looked upon ny all WAC
have examined this mammoth stock as not
only a rare opportunity 20 purchase just the
articles you want, but that they must De de-
cided sacrifice 10 the house.
Something handsome yet remaining IN tht
way OF extraordinary value in the damaged
stock mentioned last Saturday and which at
tracted so many buyers during the week
The entire stock will be closed out Is, the
greatest bargains ever offered in this city; not
only the garments slightly damaged by the
fire, (Which are offered just as they are and
only for what they are) but also the line OF
uniniurcd garments, This is a genuine bar.
gain sale for all the garments offered are in
style and Thoroughly desirable.
The reductions IN other lines OF WOODEN
goodS-faunels, blankets, woolcns, &C.
make prices there interesting to buyers. In.
deed, through all Departments included in
boots and shoes, the greatest bargains still
prevail for the next 20 days on winter goods
New prices in the grocery house, which is
full Of fresh goods III all lines Of canned goods
teas, coifces, &c, &c. Produce bought Is
usual at the highest market price for cash;
and farmers are asked 10 call whether they
have produce to sell or goods to buy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

During the month of Ftbrusry the city Of
Ottawa will issue 81, 600 of city bonds, ma
turing June 30th, 1898, and June 3oth, 1887
These bonds have been authorized by votl
Of the people TO build the new bridge across
The Illinois river They will be Issued in sum,
70 suit purchasers, and will draw current rate,
OF interest. Any person desiring toanves. In
these bonds should address the undersigned
at Ottawa, Illinois, at once.
DUNCAN AcDouoALL,
Chairman Finance Committee.
Ottawa, III, Jan. 9th, 1885
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

Scott Bros, Il Co. placed on sale yesterday
in order to clear up stock, a large lot of dress
goods Mt prices that really astonish the ladies
They went all through this stock aad selected
out all pieces that were little out of style
and all remnants and piled them up on tables
and marked large lot of dollar all.wools, IS
TO 40 inches wide, for y cents, and better
lot, Is inches wide, cheap at a dollar. at 50 c,
per yard.
The cheap sale Of silks also continues.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

Thomas Silvers still languishes in the
county cooler on the charge OF bsstardy, OF
which he was week ago convicted. II Mr..
silvers will permit the court reporter 10 perpe-
trste pun, it is that there as yet seems to be
no silver lining to his cloud, Yet it ought 10
be source of consolation to Thomas 10
know that he is in from the cold while the
mercury is playing hide ana go-scek around
the butt end of the thermometer
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

was buried in st. COLUMBIA cemetery, last
Wednesday Thomas Carton was in business
here in the early days of the city and about
Is years ago moved upon farm in the town
ship Of Wallace A few years ago the family
band, the father of Rev. Joseph Carton, u
prominent catholic priest of the Garden City,
is vet living.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

night was an amusing spectacle. Sixty or.
anges were placed in box at the rear end OF
the hall and five baskets at the other end OF
the skating surface. The competitions, five in
number, all started together, the point being
for each skater to get the largest number in his
basket The result was: James Angeyine
10; Ralph Nickerson, 10, Herman Strawn, Is
Thomas Sanders, IL; Max Kneussl, 9. An
gevine was declared winner, as he got 10 or
anges in his basket first, the others following
in the order named
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24
is yet Hyini

REDUCED RATES TO CHICAGO AND RETURN.
The Burlington route, c., b. IL O., will
sell round trip tickets to Chicago every Sat
urday, at 1914. These tickets will be hsn-
ored for return passage as late as train No.
H. leaving Chicago at (: As =. NJ. the following
Monday. GEO. Z. ROE.
Agent, c., b. IL Q.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

Mrs. Gregg says it is impossible these hard
times to sell tickets on her quilt. She has not
sold enough to pay her for sewing the blocks
together, and if the ticket holders will be pa.
tent until better times they shall he honor
ably dealt with. SARAH GREGG.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24
COMPANY u. ST THE RINK.

Company ID gave dress parade drill at the
Ottawa Roller Rink last Wednesday night in
the presence of about 800 spectators, the eX.
IRENE severity Of the weather preventing
many from attending. The company, Capt.
Blanchard commanding, aided by 1st Lieut..
w. S. Wheeler and 2d Lieut.. Chas. f. Hook,
entered the hall with - men, in column Of
twos, removed their overcoats, and moved off
in column OF twos; formed column Of fours
formed company front at the south end OF
the han and marched company front to the
north end; executed ito the rear" and
ecuted "to the rear broke from the right
into column of fOurs; formed double rank
formations; reformed column Of twos and
filed and reformed fours; formed in double
rank formation and broke from right into
column Of platoons; formed line from column
OF platoons without hating; broke TO right
in column Of fours, and executed on right
into line formed tours TO right in double rank
formed column of platoons from fours to the
'front.' formed line from platoons to the front;
broke from line by the left flank Of platoon
into column of fours formed column of pla
toons by fours right; formed on right into
line from column OF platoons; executed the
oblique movements; executed double time in
column of fOurs; executed loading and firing
standing and kneeling, and charged bayonets
in line in double time. These were some of
the maneuvres through which the company
were put, and after putting on their ovcrcoats
the members left the hall in skirmish order
double time. The company was frequently
applauded as some difficult order was neatly
executed.
On Wednesday evening, January 2s, War
rem Wood, the champion bicycle rider OF the
west, will perform some of his wonderful
feats of bicyclistic skill at the Ottawa rink
riding as on unicycle, the small wheel back
bone and saddle all being reversed
fancy costume carnival will be held ir
the Ottawa rink, Feb. 20
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

RINK VIsIroRs.-There were Eve couples q,
the rink las. Tuesday night, who came from
Hsrseilles, in the following order: VIII
Armstrong and Miss Maggie Kane; John
wasbish and MIss Cram, George Hessling
and Miss Kit,ie Kane; Mr. Morgan and Miss
Butterfeld; Mr.. johnson and Miss Hattie
Ninkler
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

Various reports as TO the intensity Of the
cold on last Thursday morning in this city are
being made, placing the thermometer at from
d. To- So below zero. II is safe 10 say that
the weather was the 7cytrcst OF the winter
and colder than any time Of last winter, reach
ing to about - below.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

The Justices courts have had a poor bust
ness for the past % dsys,-in fact, they have
been at a stand.still. A visit 70 the Offices o,
Squires Lsrkin, Weeks, Calvin and lockwood
found these dispensers OF justice with an In.
calculable amount Of leisure on their hands
The former stated that he had not observed
business to be 50 quiet In 80 years residence
In Ottawa
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

As Chas. r ARIEL and wife were driving
10 this city ,r-'-rG"T afternoon, . man on
horseback suddenly passed them frightening
The team which ran avs, hreaking the cut
ter. Mrs. Farrell Was severely injured In the
side, but will be Sell in day or two.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

j. O'NeilI, of this city, attended the roller
skate carnival at the Strcator rink last Tues
day night he took the prize for best clown,
which was Il pound Of tea. p l.. Harrison,
of Ottawa, for the most elegant costume won
q fine silk muflicr.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

There seems 10 be too much friction in the
yoUr7d! office if reliance can be put on the re.
ports flying around. One day this week, il is
hinted, the editor OF that concern had the
temerity 10 bounce an emplOyC, which resulted
in difficulty when female "chlpped in, and
from calling names proceeded TO blows, when
the rate typo dropped her stick and in the me.
Ice Kendig was slugged, locked up and plancd
before he could call time. His enragcd an.
tagonist then clutChed him by the collar but
ton and preceded 10 shut off bis wind and he
was almost suffocated, his tongue protrudng
and his eye balls rolling. He concluded his
form was pied and shoveled into the hell. box.
When nonpsreil man is tackled by a small
plea woman, alleged intellect and brains will
almost invariably be compelled to succumb to
one and muscle. The gentleman just in from
Pennsylvania gave it away, limiting that Stew
ems was so much excited by the occurrence
that he threatens 20 resign again, the fourth
time THE week.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

There will be 4 New England Supper at tn,
h. Z Church next Thursday night, under tn,
auspices of the young ladies Of that congre
cation. A number OF the ladies' and gentle
men will be dressed in We oIden time costume
Admission, 10 ,ents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

A visit to the electric light works on the
Side-Cut," last Thursday forenoon, found
Engineer Moody busly employed cleaning
and polishing the dynamos. These works
were put in operation last March with two
circuits of - lights each. One circuit is the
10 O'Clock and the other the IL o'clock-that
is, they are put out at that time The d, namos
are of the Thompson. Houston make the best
in the market, Electrician Ballard thinks.
The machinery is run by three water wheels
connected with line shaft, and these are
running constantly, in the night running the
dynamos, and in the day communicating
power to the II. C. King pump works by
means of long wire cable. The pillow works
of VIM, Colwell, which were closed last fall
to effect needed improvements, will open
next Monday. One of the wheels will be used
in the pillow manufacture. The Thomas Flee
trio Light & Power Company own the illum.
mating apparatus, and the Ottawa Hydraulic
Company the machinery which carries the
power 70 the different buildings. The com
bined power of the three water. wheels is lGi
hofsc power, thc ohe WHICH IL uscu ny Ihc
pump factory being 80, and the other two 81
horse power each. A new building has re.
Gently been erected, 30xS0, by the Hydraulic
company, which can be used by any small
manufacturing interest in which machinery
is necessity. 1t has a 81 horse power wheel.
The dynamos cost $500, and the ball which
generates the electricity makes $50 revolu.
tons per minute, and weighs 900 pounds
These machines are marves of mechanism.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

Missters, lawyers, teachers and Others
whose occupation gives them but little exer.
else, should use Csrters Little Liver Pills for
torpid liver and oiliousness. One dose
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

By order of the Postmaster General all
classes of mail matter can be sent without
the prepayment of postage and the same may
be returned nn the request of the sender
postage to be peid at The office of delivery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

The Colwells have placed in position on the
outer doors Of the court house this week
patent springs TO close these doors, which are
worked by COMPRISING air. They were bad
ly needed to keep the doors closed this cold
weather,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

Ed. Kelly and Charley Bradford are an
bounced as candidates for the city clerkship
The writer would like to give 100 votes TO
each of them
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

hartley CANrBELL's GALLEY SLAVE"
No one who has The price OF admission in
his pocket and thinks he can afford TO part
with il should miss seeing the Galley Slave"
company. When attractions of this class
come our way We should give them such a
measure Of encouragement as would bring
them back again within six months, and then
the snidcs would quickly keep away from us.
The Detroit FIRE. Press in recent issue says:
The opera house wasn't large enough to
hold the people who gathered there last night
To see BARLEY Campbell's play, THE Galley
Slave The play is full OF decorous humor,
innocent merrineut and kindly wit and is
just what is wanted N the way Of a pleasing
and nnOcen; amusement, II is full of bright
sayings, cOmical situations and cleverly de
signed incidents, and gives scope for good
acting 70 a company honestly able 70 boast
that i, has been selected with view 10 the
best of comedy acting. The play is put on
the stage with beautiful scenery, properties
and costly WARDROBE
This company win appear at the opera
house on Wednesday night, Feb. 1lth
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

The sale notes due the estate of VIM. Pitzer
deceased, may be paid 1t the office OF Clar
ence Griggs, Attorney, Ottawa, III.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

For chapped hands, face, lips, and all rough
uess of the skin, use Kaloderma. 25 cents
Sold by L. Y Griggs
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CALL AND SEE.

Regret, invitation and calling cards at Lor
Tiaux's.
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The Ottawa man who predicted mild win.
ter will hcnceforth he looked upon by
his neighbors as parsonage in whom there
is no truth. lie ought to be murdered with a
stuffed club.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

q pension Of 81 $50 one day this week. Her
son died in southern hospital % years ago.
Mrs. Dryer is very old lady, and this sum
in her old age will smooth her pathway to the
grave and chase the wolf from the door. The
poor woman is in ecstacles of delight over
her good fortune.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

Some Of our best lawyers assert that city
treasurer cannot be his own successor.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24
States and stationery at LOrrlaux's

Last night Arthur Hook again won the gold
medal for the fastest skater at the rink, max
ing the second time that he was victorious ~
the contest. This gives him possession OF
the medal, and the young man highly prizes
the trophy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

During the last quarter Of the year past
Mailing Clerk Hawlcy, of the Ottawa post
office, handled 10000 letters and 10000 lbs
Of paper. But fifteen errors were made ii
the distribution of this vast amount Of mai
matter
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24
Am easements.


The Opera House viii open up on Friday
night, the 9TH Of February, with the world re.
noYned Minnie Palmer, supported by John
f. Rogers Comedy Company, the self-same
Minnie and The company that completely as
tonished the Londoners L year ago, and
whose tour throughout England was the
greatest success in capturing the staid Eng
lishmen, by her sublime innocence, in "My
Sweetheart" ever known in the history Of an
actress Miss Minnie and her company will
continue TO play my Sweetheart in Ameri-
ca until next May, when she Will return to
England, whore she knows she can reap the
shckels. No lad or lassie in La Sale county
should miss seeing MY Sweetheart on Fri.
day night, the 9Th OF February.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

Daily memorandum calendars, for 1885
omethlng every business man should have,
auhapeman 81 Graham's.
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Farm to Rent.

The undtrsgued Offers for hi. farm Of I'D screA
Ia the town VI wallace, Two miles north Of Ottawa
Fo< particulars apply ~ .he premises or address
PHILIP MCGISSIS,
a,c.7 Post ONCE Box si9, Ottawa. n.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

Judge Blanchard VIA made Knight Tenn
plar last Thursday night.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

Division No. 8, A. o. Fl =, held ball at theil
hall in Kneussls block last night.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-01-24

Balls best health preserving corscts are only
Use at Scott Bros. & Co.'S.
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John uoban says that he will positively not
permit the use Of his name as candidate for
ma, or, and that those who suggested him for
that position had not the slightest authority
Ia dn So
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Great sale OF corsets at Scot; Bros. 4 Co 3
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Below will be found the temperature OF the
weather during the first l6 days OF this year
as compared with that OF the year 81, at
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Subscribe 70 the FxH, TRADER for 1885.
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The cheap sale Of silks also continues.