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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-01
HUMOR OF THE DAY.

Amor Patrie: The Eskemo think their snow
place like home
Cincinnati Merchant Traveller in the matter
of diet boiled egg is hard'to beat
Boston Post: ''Who is that across the street9'
"Oh that is a very close friend of mine" i'm
deedF Yes. Never lends a cent
The idiot arises in the morning early to look
up his worm, but the man of wisdom lies i'll bed
and saves enough on coal to buy his,
Landlord 'Have you any familyT Intend
ing. Lodger-'No.' L,-"That's right; for I
don't let my rooms to dodgers with families l.
L.-''Have you q familyr Ives; four
children" /. L.--"Sorry to hear it, for meyer
lilies"
Philadelphia Call = Smith - ''Hello, Jonesi
What are you at now?" Jones-''rm going to
start a daily paper to fill long felt want"
Smith = But you, know nothing about journal
ism, and besides you have not the capital to en-
ploy those who do jones' True, but I've got
about half a ton OF WOOD cuts"
A rich young man was counting poor young
girl, but he was slow in bringing matters to
crisis. So one day she complained Of the hard
ships of being poor 'Poorl" he exclaimed gal
lantly, young lady with your wealth Of mind
you possess are worth mint of money" ".Wefl
1 wish had the mint and somebody else had the
charms, She said, and the crisis came.
A Judicious Diversion.
Texas Panhandle,
Old boy Smoot, the Senate's parson has made
aprayer for the press of the State Correct
Keep the Lords attention as much as possible
from the Legislature.
A Man Of Penetration.
Boston Post.
"Nice man, jones'"
Eyes, nice man; great penetration.
'Indeedp ..,,.E,
Eyes, he's in the artesian we'll business
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ODo lots in underwent are being closed out at
ono half vniae, az the MoDEL CtorHISG Co.
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Mrs Dudley Has An otrer of Marriage.

New york Tribune.
Mrs. Lucille Yseult Dudley has had an offer Of
marriage. 1t was contained in the following let
Ter which she received yesterday:
POST OFFICE
"TwENTY.ErGHTH ST.. AND THIRD Az,
=, NEW YORK, Feb. "a. 1885.
'NIiss Yseult Dudley: / am delighted to
hear of you daily through the columns of the
papers. i hope one day to have the pleasure of
your acquaintance. Accept my deepest SYM
pathy for you while imprisoned within those
gloomy walls But as you are brave woman /
have not the least DOUBT But your patience will
be'eqnivaient. Kowlpatdon me, Miss Dudley, as
a stranger Whose face you'll have not Seem when
Estate that you have in me ardent lover and
an Eadmirer Of yotir Brave actions. Should
you get your liberty and contemplate
marriage, / offer you my hand and heart. lam
a widower, young, quiet, and excluding self
flattery, good looking; no family, hold a good
perfnaneiit positi6n By YOUR description, ETC.
you suit me. am a lover of heroes, and trust
aid most fervently hope you obtain your liberty
for your own sake, and mine, too. Yours till
death, HERBERTF REARDoN"
Mrs. Dudley replied to this effect:
'tSir: Your letter duly received. You would
not suit me- ] have no desire to abdicate my
present title as Queen of Cranks' in favor of
that of Queen consort' of iackasses; neither is
it customary in my country for men to seek
heroes in marriage, Yours truly
LUCILLE YsEULT DUDLEY"
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A Jutlicious Diversion.

Texas Panhandle.
Old boy Smoot, the Senatets parson, has made
aprayer for the press of the State. Correct.
Keep the Lords attention as much as possible
from the Legislature.
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4 Man Of Penetration

Boston Post
''Nice man, Jones'" .,..,
Eyes, nice man, great penetration"
'Indeedp ..,.,.t,
Eyes, he's in the. artesian we'll business"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-02-21

John Leahy, the wealthy old gentleman
who died AZ Marseilles, Feb. 6, left property
which is estimated to be worth $50, 000 His
wealth consists Of real estate in the township
of Brookfed, where he resided with relative
by marriage. 1t seems that Leahy, who was
old and helpless, was very frequently sub
jected to abuse and suffering, being imposed
on by everybody up there. He was often
charged Sl5 to be brought to this city, and
nobody would do anything for him unless
they were given a S. or $40 bill. He was
even actually starved half the time. His
brother Thomas, who resides at Chicago, was
here last week after the funeral looking after
his effects, etc Last fall when the brother
last saw him alive he asked him if he had his
money in safe keeping. He was answered
that the cash, ETC., was in good hands here,
naming several parties. Upon inquiry OF
these parties no money had been deposited
with them, and some trouble is apprehended
in regard to ferreting out to whom he en-
trusted his moneys. In pocket of an old
overcoat worn by the deceased was found
50 800 in cash and in certificates Of deposit
The old mans will, made some time ago, be-
queaths half Of his property to his brothers,
Thomas and Michael, or their heirs. The lat
ter when last heard of 40 years ago was in
Ireland, and it is thought is now dead, his
family being widely scattered.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-02-21

Christening parties are not as much in
vogue as they used to be, yet the one on Sat
urday evening at the residence Of A. NJ. Hoff-
man, on the west side, was certainly suffi-
GENTLY pleasant to commend the custom.
The occasion was the administration of the
sacrament Of baptism to Ray Walter Hoff-
man, youngest child Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hoff.
man, and to Floretta, youngest daughter of
Charles and Minnie Raymond--Wm. Osman
and Miss May Raymond standing as sponsors
for the former and Ray Hoffman and Miss
Emma Raymond for the latter. The ceremo-
ny was performed by the Rev. N. W. Heer-
mans, in accordance with the impressive form
of the Episcopal church An elegant COLA
ton was served at the close, after which the
party enjoyed themselves with plays, &C., to
u late hour. Among those present were
Judge and Mrs. Evans, DR.. and Mrs. Near.
thur, Mrs. Chas. Forbes, Mrs. L. A. Rising,
Mrs. VIM. Raymond, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Raymond, Mr.. Samuel Raymond, Mr. B. +.
Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. +. &. Hathaway, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Osman, the Misses Mary, En-
ma and Carrie Raymond, Misses Florence
Foye, Birdie Hapeman, Eliza Carton, Ackley
Iowa; Sadie Hathaway and Evalyn Hathaway
Messrs. Andrew Hoffman, Mendoza; Walter
Raymond, Will Day. Chas. Taylor, Fred Hath
eway Samuel Raymond, jr., and Maurice
Hathaway.
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Gone from Earth.

Early las. Monday, Alfred N. Roberts, the
we'll known expressman, died at his home on
the west side, after slight illness Of about a
week. His death is supposed to have been
the result OF strain in lifting some heavy
goods. He was born in Plattsburg, N. Y,
and was little over A years of age, being a
resident Of this city for nearly % years. He
served in the war Of the rebellion in Co. E,
1O4th regiment, Illinois volunteers, for 2
years, returning home after the battle Of
Huntsville, where he was wounded. The fu-
neral last Wednesday afternoon was largely
attended, being conducted by the order of
Select Knights, A. o. U. W., of which society
he was a member. About 100 members OF
both the lodges in this city, together with
delegations from La Sale, Marseilles, Morris
and Utica, marched to the Ottawa cemetery,
where Chaplain w. H. Hull ofliciated. The
deceased leaves a widow, three children, and
host of personal friends to mourn his loss
The insurance on his life In the society
amounts TO from a, 500 to $4,000.
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Astronomical Lectures.

Monday and Tuesday nights next, Prof. f.
II. Bailey, of Hinsdale College, Mich, will
deliver astronomical lectures for the benefit Of
the establishment fund Of the high school.
The lectures will take place in the high school
hall and will be graphically illustrated by the
celestial globe invented by the Prof, on appa-
ratus which gives in connection with the lee,
lures very comprehensive view OF the plan
etary geography of the heavens. Prof. Bailey
is thoroughly at home on the subject and his
knowledge Of astronomy has attracted wide
spread attention among the scientists in astro-
nomlcal phenomena Of the starry spheres.
The object Of the lectures together with the
interesting and highly instructive methods by
which the subject will be handled, should at
tract large audience. Admission, 25c; tick.
cts for the two lectures, 40 cents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-02-21
WA, ILL, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2l, 1885
Cotton Goods.

The second large shipment of these goods
we're received by Scott Bros. Il Co. to-day.
This makes over five tons of these goods re-
ceiyed in the past few days. This lot is only
slightly wet and in much better shape than
the last, but the same low prices will be
made as on the best Of the last lot.
Lonsdale musllns, 6Mc
Good yard wide musllns, &c; (this cotton is
we'll worth 6c)
Nice style shifting prints, 4c
Pepperell pillow case musins, loc.
Cheviot shirtings, 7]4c worth 1870.
Tickings, nc; worth 12]6c.
Red stripe tickings, DC; worth 15c.
Also see the bargains just received on table
linens and towelings and white quilts.
Scott Bros g. Co. are also selling embroid-
cries in superior qualities cheaper than ever
seen in Ottawa.-Journal, FEB. 1871.
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ScoOt Bros. & Co.

Have made preparation for a big sale of
Ladies' Muslin Underwear, commencing to-
day, having bought up an immense stock
from an eastern factory. Good quality Of Cot
tons, and nell made at the following low
prices
A complete set in boxes, including Night
Dress, Chemise and Drawers, nicely trimmed,
at 81 81, well worth $3.50 Chemise, 1215c.,
would be cheap at DC; Drawers for 12]ac.,
would be cheap at 25c. Corset covers, per-
feet fitting, 15c, and CSC, well worth 35c and
Soc.
Night Dresses, nicely trimmed, now being
made and expected every day, at 25c., well
worth 75c.
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cago sewerage.) They are received
direct from the Mills, and are
New, Clean, Fresh and Sweet
A. LYNCH.
Public Sales.

The big sale Of horses, cattle, farm tools,
&C., by James A. Blake, announced TOR the
18th, will take place on Tuesday, Feb. oath,
two miles south Of Serena village.
The sale Of "a head of horses, % head OF
cattle, hogs, farm tools, &C., by Eugene Per.
rot, set for the 10th, will take place on Wed.
nesday, the 25th, in Fall River, 81 miles from
Ottawa, and ~ mile east Of the Grand
Ridge toll house.
Mrs. Louisa Schomas's sale in Waltham tp.
was postponed to Thursday, Feb. 26. Horses,
cattle, shoats and farm tools will be sold.
On Saturday, Feb. 2sth, Mr.. 8. L. Miller
one-half mile south of Grand Ridge, will sell
horses, cattle, brood sows, shoats, poultry
and farm implements.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-02-21

Yesterday morning between the hours Of
and O'Clock the Passenger house, at Men
dota, took fire from the explosion Of lamp
in the baggage room, and in short time
thereafter was reduced to ashes. Col. E. D.
Taylor, who was lying sick in the hotel at the
time, lost all his effects, such as furniture,
bedding, &C., but little Of the equipments of
the house being saved. On this there was an
insurance amounting to $4,000. The building
belonged to the I. c. r. X. and was not in
sured. The passenger house at Mendoza was
one of the oldest landmarks in that city, and
its reputation as hosiery was Familiarity
known throughout the northwest. AS YET
but little is known about the destruction OF
the hotel. County Clerk Taylor and J w
Rogers are in Mendoza at this writing.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-02-21

Thursday night last Jimmy O'Neill won the
two.mile championship Of streator and Otta-
wa, and now wears the gold medal, hand,
some star, beautifully engraved. 1t was best
two out Of three, but as Jimmy defeated
Bradley here last week and defeated him
again at Strcstor, last Thursday night, he was
given the championship medal. A youth
named Ryan was also entered but after skat.
ing about mile he withdrew. Bradley fell dur.
ing the race and Us O'Neill had gained a lap
and was skating behind him, Bradley caught
our Ottawa boy and threw him as he passed
Manager Geraghty was highly indignant al
this proceeding and the audience showed theil
disapproval by vigorous Kissing. Arrange
ments are being made to have O'Neill skate
Marshall lack here next week.
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Regret cards, visiting cards, and stationery
of all kinks, at Hapeman e. Graham's.

1t is surprising that fewer accidents have
not occurred on the railroads during the past
two weeks. Conductors, engineers and brake
men have been literally worn out for want OF
sleep and rest Train dispatchers have also
been ver-worked, and had wrong orders been
given and collisions occurred thereby, 1t would
be no more than might be expected. Some
engineers, who had not been permitted to OBJ
tain few hours sleep in several days,
would get orders to take their engines out,
and there can be no doubt that they were Of.
ten sound asleep with their hand on the
throttle while the train was going at full
speed An accident occurred in this vicinity
last week, and a railroad official says that he
has not the slightest doubt but that the over.
worked and wesried engineer was asleep at
his post Of duty, but he was "laid of" all the
same.
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Johnson's Now Universal CyclOpedia.


Did you ever read such testimonials as are
given of Johnson's New Cyclopedia? Well,
when you are the owner Of set Of these vol.
umes, and you study them carefully, you will
say the endorsements are none too strong.
Look them over.
After a careful examination Of the relative
merits Of Johnson's Cyclopadia with those Of
Appleton's American, We most cheerfully ex-
change the latter for the former, paying the
required difference. Johnsons Cycloppdia is
without doubt the most deserving of the pa
tronage of the people, and we can most heart
lily recommend 1t to all readers Of the FREE
TRADER DESTROYS Of procuring a number one
Cyclop9dia.
Prof.J J. r. Harker, principal Of Whipple
Academy, Jacksonville, H., says:
have used Johuson's CyclopGdia daily in
the school roomfor the last four months. We
have, during that time had access to Apple.
toms, Chambers, the Peoples and Lells. II
is better than all of these put together. No
teacher can affoyd to be without IL,
From Prof. James Kinney, principal Of the
Princeville SCHOOLS:
PRINcEvILLE. Ill, Jan. IL. 1875: Prof. H.
8. Comstock- -Dear Sir: / cheerfully pay you
the required difference in money between my
so-called Peoples CyclopGdia and Johnson's
Universal. The latter seems to me to be COM
plete, authoritative, fresh and reliable.
JAMES KINNEY.
From Prof. R. Williams, principal Streator
Township High School and ex-county super
intendent:
srREAroR, ILL, Jan. 81, lSS5.-Prof. j. W:
Huett-Dear Sir: You ask my opinion OF
Johnson's Cyclopadia. During the last ten
years that 1t has been in my book case have
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growing appreciation of its excellence. In
| history, literature, science, the articles are
| from the pens Of the best American writer's.
To the leading articles the name OF the au-
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Not long ago went leisurely through the ar
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Notable---New Goods.

The notable feature of the week at II. j..
Gillen's has been the remarkable sale OF
cloaks. Probably never at this season OF the
year have the sales been SO great. The sales
are more remarkable for numbers than money
value, for at the present rate they are virtual
ly given away. There are few more extra
bargains yet to be had, especially in those
elegant seal-pIush garments, sizes "a, So, 40
and one extra size 46, which shall be closed
out the coming week for what it would cost
to buy the trimmings and pay for making
This is rare opportunity to buy something
choice. A few more Russian circulars, as
well as New Markets and Paletots.
Still few more blankets remaining to be
sold at the greatest sacrifice.
New lines of house keeping goods just re-
ceived, such as table linens, napkins, towels
and towelngs, pillow case goods, also mus
Inns, sheetings, g., T., 8, o., and 10-quarter
widths, all standard goods at ne,c prices.
JUST IN.
1000 900 yards bleached muslins.
1000, 900 yards unblcached muslins.
100000 yards shirtings.
100000 yards tickings.
1000, 900 yards new prints.
100000 yards new ginghams.
The above are all standard goods and will
be sold to compete with the most anxious
competitor. They will be sold for what they
are; and no changing tickets is allowed I'M
der any circumstances at the Old Reliable.
The embroidery stock opened few days
ago is telling its own story" in the way of
extraordinary bargains.
All lines of seasonable goods full and COM
plcte, with the lowest prices everywhere.
This being the only general stock in the city
and the largest in the county, it will pay all
to call and examine the various departments
before buying.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-02-21

The high school was threatened with o fire
Monday morning. A furnace In the hallway
which was coaled up to such degree to give
warmth to the rooms set fire to the wanscot-
ing near by. but by the aid Of few of the
larger boys the fire was eItinguished without
creating any alarm among the pupils. In
view Of such emergencies occurring, is 1t not
the duty of the school board TO cause drills
city schools, so that the pupils may escape
With IS little danger IS possible?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-02-21

THE Chicago e. Alton is one Of the favorite
routes to New Orleans, via st. Louis. Only
the other day we find in a Joliet paper no.
tce of q party going south by that route,
making detour to the west to strike that
line, to wit: zone hundred and twenty ex.
cursionists from Boston passed south on the
Chicago & Alton this morning at 10 O'Clock,
bound for New Orleans via Chicago and St
Louis. The train was composed OF five ele-
CANT Pullman drawing-room cars and one
baggage car, and was in charge Of Travelling
Agent Oates. The excursion was organized
by Messrs. Bolton and Hutchins, Of Boston
and they showed their good judgment in Sc.
Letting the Chicago II Alton. They went to
New Orleans to attend the Mardi-Gras, and
returning leave there on the 18TH"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-02-21

Mr.. Samuel Degan, at his market on Court
street, had for his customers this week the
dressed beef of six two. year old steers, which
averaged dressed $50 lbs. each. They made
many o fine day,-and his customers pro-
nounced the cuts from them as extra fine.
The steers came from the farm OF Mr.. James
Toilet, In Deer Park; and show that La Sale
county raises as fine beef as can be found in
the world.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-02-21

The c. B. e. Q. was again blockaded last
Thursday, two freights being stuck in drifts
near Grand Ridge. The depot here was
crowded nearly all day with passengers and
the noon passenger going south had to wait
until Q O'Clock before 1t could work its way to
Streator.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-02-21

MARRIED.--At the residence Of the brides
father, in this city, last Thursday, by Rev. M
X. Whittlesey, DID,, Mr.. CHARLES II. MoREI
and Miss MARY E., daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward NJ. Drew. Twenty eight years ago
the same clergyman, at the same place, solem
mnized the nuptials Of the brides parents. The
young couple were recipients Of beautiful and
useful presents, and having received the
fluctuations Of a select party Of young friends
left after the marriage on short wedding
tour.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-02-21

A council is called by the Congregational
church at La Sale for the ordination Of its
minister, &C. Warner, late Of Freeport, Ills.
Revs Day and Whlttlesey, with delegates
from the Congregational church in this city,
will attend. Mr.. Warner is a young man OF
much promise, and has the hearty good will
Of the people among whom he labors.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-02-21

The manager of Fitzgerald's Band has been
discharged from that position by an alleged
editor" Of little daily handful published in
this city; but as Mr.. Lecky is president, sec
rotary and board Of directors, all in one, it is
thought that he will likely renstate himself.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-02-21

The trains on both roads were again block
AIDED Monday aud Tuesday Of this week and
only one or two were able to get through.
The coal supply was cut short and great
scarcity of carbon prevailed. The court house
was obliged to shut of steam early Tuesday
morning, and Sheriff Milligan telcgrsphed
Supt. Campbell, Of Streator, to forward fuel
Immediately, as the supply was out, and that
the prisoners in the Jail were liable to freeze
to death. However, train arrived here Wed.
nesday night with a supply and averted the
threatened danger of a fuel famine.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-02-21

One Of the leading society events Of the
season was the reception rendered to Miss
Carrie Chappell, Of Marseiles, by her friend
Miss A. s. Jones at her residence on the west
side Monday evening last. Miss Chappell
and Miss Evalyn Hathaway played some ex-
cellent selections in instrumental music. At
10 o'clock the guests sat down to refresh
ments which were served until u O'Clock.
The following were those who were present.:
The Misses Nash, McDougall, Evans, Nat
finger, Meehan, White, Cornell, Summers,
Gentleman, Ryburn, Ebersol, Lane, McNair,
Newbccker, Belle Strawn, Mae Blanchard,
Vincie BUSHNELL Minnie Gibson, Jessie Near
thur, Edith Penny, Mary Nattinger, Nora
White, Ella Shaver, Belle Douglass, Dema
Cliff, Minnie Mitchell, Mollie Osman, Lottie
Eldredge, Maggie McNair, Celia Armour,
Gertie Fleming, Matte Douglass, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Griggs, Geo. Formulas, j. H.
Eckles, G. s. Phelps, Sidney Blanchard, Mr..
and Mrs. Horace Hull, Mrs. Lincoln, Messrs.
French, Gentleman, Crane, Fullerton, Hattie
way, Hammond, Chapman, Clawson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Kelly, Drs. Weiss and Ryburn, Mr. and
Mrs. Chas. Cation, Mr.. and Mrs. Jss. Milligan,
Mrs. Hughes and Chas. Douglass. Notwith-
standing the severity Of the weather the invi-
tations were pretty generally responded to,
and the night was spent in one long round Of
pleasure and enjoyment. The dresses Of the
ladies were elegant and handsome, and the
occasion was one in which blended youth and
beauty sparkling with wit and repartec and
graced with sprinkling Of matured age.