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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-10-01
City and County

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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-10-01

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North Lam0ine.
MIR. |. N. Salisbury has bought the Capt.
John Langley farm, SO called, but we learn
he will not occupy it till another season.
Mr.. Geo. Douglass has bought Mrs.
Susan Reynolds farm and is moving in.
Mr.. Artell Austin has returned from
Bar Harbor where he has been doing SER
vice at the Rodck. as night clerk.
D'NETT.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-10-01

HANCOCK, ss-Court Of Probate, Buckspor.
September Term, \. d., lss5
A petition having been fled by the widow Of each
n deceased, for an allowance out of the person. {
estate In the estates of the following named person
VIZ Horatio Allen late of Gouldsburo, George I
Blaisdel, late of Franklin
oRpkRED-lhat said petitioners give pubh..
notice To all persons interested, by causing co,,
OF this Order to he published three weeks SUI
cesslvely In the Ellsworth American, u new spapcr
printed or published in Ellsworth, that they ma
appear at Court of Probate for said County Il,
ne held at the Probate Office in said Ellsworth, o.
me second Wednesday in October next at ten a.
the clock IN the forenoon, and show cause II aiv
theY nave, why the same should not he granted
5w3st O. L. CUNNINGHAM, Judge
Attest ;-CHAs. i. DoRR, Register
true copy, Attest ;-CBAs. J.. DORR Register
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-10-01

THE subscriber hereby gives public notice t" all
/ concerned that he ha~ been ,iuly appointed
and has taken upon himself the trust Of an AtlnIi
i.trator Of the Estate Of Margaret Mnnaghan,htt Of
Ellsworth in the county Of Hancock, deceased, by
giving bond a. the law directs, he therefore re
quests all persons who are indebted [" the said
dccea-cd's estate, to make immediate payment,
and those who have any demands thereon I" eN-
hibit the same for payment,
3w3s STEPHEN Mb\AbllAN.
sent. Il, I~S5.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-10-01

M r the subscribers having been appointed Ev
w the Hon. q. I. Cunningham Judge of Pr
bate for the county of Hancock. to receive and e.
anime the claims Of creditors 10 the estate a;
Margaret >heehan, late Of BuekspoTt, deceasssl ,
represented ins"lycnt, do hereby give notice that
six months are allowed to said creditors to brig
In and prove their claims and that we shall al
tend that service at the store Of John Silshy oh
the last saturday af September and November Al
two O'Clock In the afternoon.
CiiAS. II. RICE,
JOHN SILsBY.
Bucksport, sept. o, lss5. sw3a
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-10-01
A Card.

We the undersigned. BARRIERS Of Ellsworth.
hereby give public notice, that We have
mutually agreed TO close up our shops on
SUNDAYS. commencing the llih day Of Dc
,ober. A. ID 1855.
A. F. SMITH.
A. PARODY,
A. 7. JORDAN,
VI. A. SHEA.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-02

Last Monday morning the 81 excursion from
Streator brought from this city to Chicago
about $50 people. The coaches were so load
ed down with the Streator folks that it was
very difficult to get on, and then three in a
seat was the rule rather than the exception.
1t is estimated that the excursion brought to
the big city fully $1,000 from this vicinity.
These cheap excursions are going to take a
good deal Of money out of town if they are
kept up, as great many went there to do
shopping, while those who went for the fun
there was in 1t also left good deal Of money
there. The excursionists quietly returned
next day, and all report having had pleasant
time.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-02

The Fox RIVER Hotel, John Schlageter pro
prietor, will spread an elegant and toothsome
book beer lunch all day next Monday. The
proprietor asks that all his friends and the
public generally drop in during that day and
partake Of his free lunch, consisting Of all the
delcacics of the season There will be on tap
during the day the celebrated Peru book beer,
and all the carly vegetables and eatablcs of
all kinds without stint Remember the place,
the Fox River Hotel-time, all day Monday
landlord, John Schlageter, who will give you
a cordial welcome.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-02

At 0 o'clock Saturday morning last smoke
was discovered issuing from the basement
of the store Of Hummer & Duncan, and
the fire company speedily responded to the
alarm. In Il few minutes thereafter the en-
tire store was one volume Of smoke which
spread to the stores adjoining. 1t was the
first time that Engineer Hahn was called upon
to handle the City Of Ottawa" which was
set at the fire plug northeast of the court
house. The flames in short while worked
their way up through the rear of the store
and as the hremen had to enter from the OPP
positc side of the store, and gradually fight
their way toward the rear, it was some time
before it could be got under control, which
was in about an hour after the alarm was
given. There was large amount of paints,
oils, varnishes, &c, stored away in the cellar,
and this added to the situation, as it was cx-
pected that these combustibles would at any
moment explode. This kept the spectators at
q respectable distance, but the brave fircmcn
took their lives almost in their hands when
they entered the burning building to save
that as well as the Others from destruction
Had the fire got under Roadway it is very
doubtful if store in the entire block could
have been saved. The insurance on the stock
amounts to s., 600, and it is said that the firm
carried stock of ten or twelve thousand dol
lars.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-02

Yesterday was the spring opening at Mrs
icntrich's Fashion Emporium ON Court
street and it was really magnificent sight tc
see the rich display Of millinery goods taste
fully and artistically arranged. The work in
making up this beautiful displayihas required
much labor and artistic skill and is well worth
the call to view it, The opening proper
which begins to-day, will continue all next
week and the ladies of Ottawa and surround
ing country are cordially requested to visi,
the emporium and see the latest styles in the
millinery line.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-02
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas the silent messenger Of death in
his sad visitation has stopped at the house OF
our respected and worthy brother. W. w.
Curtis, and called from the cares and trials OF
this earth his beloved wife, and
Whereas By this serious affection our broth
.er has been bereft of loving companion, q
cheering helpmate and faithful wife, his
child Of tender and affectionate mother, and
this community of Jealous and devoted
Christian; therefore
Resolved, That we. the members of st. John
Branch, No. 81, W. c. L., deeply appreciating
the great loss our brother has sustained, ten
der him our heartfelt sympathy in his trying
hour.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread
upon the record OF this society, and copy
thereof presented to our afflicted brother, W.
W. Curtis. JAS. F. GRAHAM,
J. g. MCKEOS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-02

Alderman Dennis Mcclure OF the fifth ward
La Sale, resigned last Tuesday night. He
was elected a year ago by making one Of Il.
most unique canvasses ever made in that
city. He made personal calls at most all II.
residences IN the ward-got solid with II.
wonderland promised them all sidewalks il,
front OF their doors. The fact is that Dennis
had the support OF the ladies, and they took
off their coats aud vests and worked for him
first, last and all the time, and he was elected,
defeating two popular and prominent citizens
of the ward. Lovely women would be power
in politics If they chose to exert their infu
ence.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-02

Thos. keene will be here on the 18th.
Buffalo Bill will be in Strcator May 10.
The Aiken Rogers dramatic troupe will be
in Moline next week.
Frank Torrance, the goodlooking advanc,
agent of Smiths Swiss Bell Ringers, which
will be here May $50, was in town thi,
week.
Aurora people will tender n grand testimon
ial concert to Maude Powell, the celebrated
young violinist, May H. 1t will be brilliant
musical event.
Jimmy O'Ncil, the Ottawa champion fast
roller skater, and Holdcrman, ditto, OF Strea
tor, ran two-mile race at Armory rink
Streator, last night. OF course Ottawa won.
Geo. Kendall's Dramatic Company, which
showed at La Sale last week, opened the new
opera house at Braceville, H., last Monday
night, in "Fanchon, the Cricket" The com
pany played there all week.
Tonight the Aiken-R Rogers dramatic com
pany will present the Mysterious Marriage
giving an afternoon matinec-"L Lady Audley'
Secret''-together with a farce for the chill.
dren who will be admitted to any part OF the
house.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings of
next week, Will l.. Smiths famous Swiss
Bell Ringers and Comic Concert company
with silver cornct band and orchestra will be
at the Opera House. The admission will be
the popular prices, 10 and 20 cents with Sat.
urday matinee.
lPanauschek in "My Life" was at the Men.
dota Opera house last Tuesday night. re.
ception to the leading citizens OF the city was
given in her palatial travelling car during the
forenoon. Some one Of the troupe gulled
the Mendoza correspondent OF the Times here
by1elling her, that "Janauschek blazed forth
with eighty-fve thousand dollars worth OF
diamonds and other jewels, besides, her cos.
tunes rivaled any oriental in splendor''; which
10 what might be truthfully termed a whopper.
Next week the rink will close with grand
attraction and ball, the night not yet being
definitely settled upon. The rink has been
popular place OF amusement for many
months past, and has been well conducted.
At the close Of this institution a further no.
tlce will be given it in these columns
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-02
Kid Gloves,

Special for Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-
day, May 4th, 5th and 9th. Miss Woodland
the expert kid glove filter from Foster, Paul
IL Co.'S, of New York, will be in our kid glove
department the above days.
Kid gloves will be fitted perfectly.
An elegant line of Foster, Paul " Co. New
York kid gloves will he shown. Reductions
on all button kids. We cordially invite the
ladies OF Ottawa to improve this opportunity
of securing perfect fitting gloves. Special
discount to ladies purchasing \ doz. pair or
more SCoTT Bros. Il Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-02

| IOlnterS.
The Wcnona Guards went to Mobile yester
day.
Morris elected Democratic mayor, L. f
| 2cach.
Sandwich and Paw Paw both voted NJ
license.
Policeman Simon is Waterman of the Ilinoi.
river bridge.
Fires were started in the DeSteiger glas:
works this week.
The total vote in Wenona was Dis at the re
cent city election.
Dan Trainor hasn't been seen in La Sale
since the election.
Saturday night last the Peru council voted
a straight $500 license.
Hon. X. +. Barber, of Joliet, is the latest
judicial announcement
There were 403 more votes cast at the recent
election here than in La Sale.
brakeman named Raymond lost an arm
while coupling cars near Peru last Tuesday.
j. ID. Hammond says that he has frequently
been mistaken for Frank Aiken by Chicago
people.
Three Peru tramps all got fits last Tuesday
in that city, the result of bad, worse, worst
whisky.
| Sy Ruger is building camp on the island
and will play Indian there during the warm
months.
The Burlington road recently bought 1
large gravel bed near Sandwich, paying there
for 500 per acre.
Williams " Hess are putting up n building
which will double the present capacity of the
works at Brckton.
Cuts were drawn by George Hogc and Fanlir
Brennon; Hoge won.
S. p. Hall has been elected president Of the
La Sale Board of Education. The selection
is an emnently capable one.
Joliet elected every democrat on the ticket
except mayor, r. f. Barber being defeated by
20 votes out of a total of 2,5lO.
II. l.. Hossack, Of the Sanicula Mineral
Spring, commenced the manufacture OF soda
water and birch beer this week.
Last Sunday at high noon the Mendoza posi-
office was burglarizcd of SIS. That comes
OF having no detectives in that city.
The time passes away-thc days fly iEto the
wccks--thcre is health committee-but We,
nothing has been done towards IA cleansing OF
the city.
@lt takes couple much longer to get di
vorccd than married, ride Richards against
Richards on trial in the Circuit Court for
several days.
Green is to become fashionable color thi,
season, SO says a prominent society lady OF
this city. There will be great many of us
in the fashion II that is the case.
The walk on the east side Of the Fox river
bridge has been finished. 1t is 80 feet long
Also railing has been put up--somcthing
badly needed there for long time.
Engineer Hahn had Il stream of water OF
the Hummer Il Duncan fire last Saturday
morning in $50 minutes after the alarm wa.
sounded. Louis Hess took the time.
| The south abutmcnt of the Illinois rive
bridge WAS completed this week. At this rate
how long will it require before the structur,
is finished? viii this generation see Tho
whole structure completely
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-02

Persons whose lungs are impaired or have
throat diseases should not go to the seashore,
a the air is always poisonous to such trou.
bles. Use DR.. Bigelow's Positive Cure; II
cures coughs, colds, Group, bronchitis, asth.
ma, influenza, and all throat and lung dis.
eases. Montgomery & Co., druggists, De
corah, Iowa, say: ave are having run OF
Positive Cure. It gives universal satisfac
ton" Price 50 cents and one dollar. E. Y
Griggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-02

Breeders OF fine horses, whether for the
road or for hard work, will be benefited by
calling at the stable OF Mr.. White, in this city
and examining the splendid animals he has fol-
best animals now offered breeders in the
county. He comes from u fast race, is high
bred, and has gotten some famous colts. He
has likewise two high bred Pcrcherons, i'm.
portations, high priced animals, which are
worth the attention Of breeders. The terms
are remarkably low for the character OF his
stock
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-02

Ira Nelson is identifying his residence 10
East Ottawa, by having porches put up both
in front and rear of his house. His new pick
ct fence has been painted and altogether he is
determined upon making his place look neat
and handsome.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-02
Notice.

Owing to the large sales in carpets for the
past two months, and especially the past two
weeks, we will replenish our stock on Monday
next with from 25 to 80 new styles of nobby
ingrains, tapestry and body Brussels. All who
have been waiting to see this lot will do well
to call carly. Respectfully,
W. IT, HULL,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-02

The masons employed on the new glass
works struck for an advance of wages last
Monday morning. They were getting s2.75
per day and asked for an advance Of % cents
which was allowed them and by o'clock the
same day everything was serene again. The
mason work will all be done this week and
the laying Of brick begins this morning.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-02

Last Wednesday morning as Mr.. Calkins,
the detective, was eating breakfast at his re.
sidence on the south side, one Of his neigh
bors rushed in and informed him that his
engine was ready to 90 when it was discov.
cred that it could not cross the bridge, on ae.
count OF the planks being taken up on the
other side. The fire was soon put out, how.
ever after having done s25 damage to the
building.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-02

Wednesday night last, about midnight, n
horsethief named William Pate escaped from
the Joliet peuitentary. He was sent from
Sangamon county, May 10, 1888, on a three
years sentence for horse stealing. He is
about 10 years of age, feet and IL inches in
height, weighs 1865 lbs, is healthy looking,
medium dark complexion, brown hair and
grey eyes. A reward of $50 is offered for his
capture.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-02

The prevailing opinion regarding the girl
OF the period ia unjust. A few decades back
she spun, wove, knit, &c. These things have
given way to modern machinery. She has
higher planes, is more Of an ornament; when
IN health is beautiful. She takes DR.. Jones'
Red Clover Tonic, which clears the com.
pleKion, drives away pimples and cures all
diseases of the stomach, liver and kidneys.
Fifty cents Of Z. Y. Grigps.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-02

A benefit dance will be given Edward
Dwycr, the young man who lost n limb re.
Gently by the cars. The ball will take place in
Armory hall, Friday evening, May s, and
there should be a generous attendance. II
you can not be present, help the young man
by buying a ticket. Committee of arrange
ments: +. J. Kelly, d. \. Mahcr, John Keat-
ing, c. l., Bradford, Z. J. Robson Floor
managers, Geo. Brady, VIM. Morgan, Jas.
Fox, Edward Delahanty. Music by Balls
orchestra. Tickets, 81.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-02

Wednesday last, Warden Reedy began
blowing on the lOO.acre tract willed the coun-
ty by the late VIM. Rcddick. The executor
Of the estate, Mr.. Armstrong, has turned the
land over TO the county, although the will
provides that this should not be done for two
years, but he, thinking that it was best to do
so now, and being given discretionary power
in the matter, decided as above.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-02

Harry Hossack is having a large two story
dwelling house put up, corner Paul and La.
fayette streets, 1t will be furnished through
out in the finest style and will cost abont
$1,000
7. Magher is having constructed two
story residence on Clinton and Lafayette St.,
at cost of $500
Valentine Stock has let the contract for a
800 house on the west side.
| NJ. Dnueen will have an addition put to
his residence in north Ottawa at cost of
81 900.
| William Fowler has made improvements on
his dwelling house on Superior street, costing
$500
house for Patrick Burke in north Ottawa
has been finished 1t cost $500.
John B. Howe, stock farmer, who lives
| three miles north Of Seneca, has given con.
tract for a residence which will cost wncn
complete 5000. The material is to be brick
and frame; style, modern gothic, having Is
rooms. The building will have hot and cold
water, to be heated by steam, and will be
! finished in the best and most substantial
style, the interior to be in hard southern pine
in hard oil.
The above are some af the contracts Of the
Colwell Bros.
John Bailey, of the west side, is having Il
twostory frame house put up for him, work
having begun on it this week.
10. Shute, of Deer Park township, will put
up a two.story dwelling house this summer,
the contract having been given.
o. B. Esmond, of Utica, has let the contract
for a large dwelling. two stories, which will
be finished during the summer.
| An iron picket fence has been put up in
front of j. n. Shuler's house on Clinton St.,
now occupied by j. F. Kendig; another for
Geo Aitken, west side, and one for George
w. w. Blake, on Superior street.
Frank NECTAR is having an addition put to
his residence on Superior street.
Gay & Son have just had an iron roof put
on one of their shops.
The old starch factory has had its "deck"
treated to coat of ii. w. Johns Asbestos
roofing. New floors and josts have been put
in the first three stories, and the building over
hauled generally and repaired. There is a
good opportunity here presented some small
manufacturing enterprises, as both room and
water.powcr can be secured very cheapy.
Charley Beckwith will move into his new
place on the south side shortly. The place
has been improved, and he will have very
comfortable home.
The above is a portion of Sanders Bros
spring work and ontracs for the future.
Carpenter Pope is putting up two-story
residence for A. w. Wilson, on the Green
property east side 1t will cost about $500,
and he has the contract for constructing atwo-
story dwelling house for Mr.. Mullen, of
Grand Ridge, which will cost $4,000.
A. G. Freeman is at work on a two-story
residence for Jacob RoseRcrans on Jackson
street, which will cost about 5000.
George Hcnslcr is about to erect a double
twostory house for John Leonard on Clinton
street, 4OXi0 exclusive Of kitchen, at a cost of
So 600,
Old Nr. LciX is having two cottage resi-
dcnccs, 22X36, erected opposite the German
Catholic church, west side, and the old house
near by improved.
An iron picket fence has been put up in
front Of Mr.. Gibson's residence, west side.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-02

The Ottawa Boot Club had another meeting
last Wednesday night. Active membership
fee was fixed at SIS per year. and the number
limited; honorary membership, $40. Orange
and blue are the clubs colors.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-02

The Rev. F. NJ. Baldwin, late Of Kentucky,
will preach in the Presbyterian church Sun
day next. 1t is earnestly requested that ev-
cry member and all who are interested in the
prosperity Of the church will be present.
Mr.. Baldwin will also preach in the South
Ottawa Presbyterian church at 3 p. NJ. Sun
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-02

Whenever any one has the poor luck to
fall into the river or canal Bill Barker is pro-
videntially near as it happens. Last Mon
day young fellow named Houston got full
ana fell into the canal, and was taken out by
Barker. He has saved life more than once in
this way, and his efforts in rescung drowned
persons have always been successful Bill
deserves a good gold medal, and the Humane
Society should present him one.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-02

j. f. Porter sells the Marsclles Cultiyator
and gopher. He reports good trade in
planters and check-rowers, the cause being
no doubt he has sold the best goods. He has
the Deering Binder, which has always stood
at the head of the binders list, and which
with this years improvement is far in adj
vance of all others
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-02

Swan Bros, of Cheyenne, Wy, shipped nine
carloads of Hereford bulls from Chicago, this
week, consisting of 200 grades and 40 thor
oughbreds. Wallace Libbey, of this city, fur
nished % head of the grades. Messrs. Swan
use |, 200 head on their range and want Here
fords ONLY
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-02

Our spring offerings of dress suits are pro-
nounccd models of taste and shapeliness, and
are bargains in price, All should see this
splendid stock Of new fresh sly les before In
vesting dollar. Call and inspect; get the
best quality at prices low. NJ. STEEL,
Leading Clothicr.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-05-02

The Clifton Hotel has been doing a rushing
business all week, and in fact all this month.
Like the theatre, there was standing room
only at the Clifton some nights this week