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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-07-17

&C. II man walk in the night. Without
the clear light Of duty He stumbleth
Making mistakes which may bring him TO
failure and ruin. There is no light in him.
He has not the clear guidance of the Sun OF
righteousness
II. Our frienl Lazarus s!eepeth. He
meant, though his disciples knew it not,
that just as from sleep there is waking, SO
thera will be from death. The very express
sion sleep Of death" and the name "ceme-
terry" which means sleeping place. point
10 resurrection and a life hereafter. go,
that | may awake him. He declares his
purpose to work the miracle. and thereby
shows the fullest confidence in his supernat-
ural powers.
~, H. Then said his discips =. They EN-
deavor to dsSuad, him from going to Judea.
since 1t is not nee, sSary, IT Lazarus Is recov-
ering. IL he sleep, he shall do well They
take his words, literally, when he is speak
ing flguratively. Jesus spake of his death.
To ~ knowing the whole story, and familiar
with the iiguratiye expressions of Christ 1t
seems strange that they should havs misun-
derstood his words. But even now. after
twenty centuries Of study on the New Testa-
ment, it is not always easy TO decide what IS
to be understood literally. and what figur-
atively.
II, Is. Then sail Jesus unto them plainly.
Dropping all metaphor, when he saw that
his words were not understood. Glad for
your sakcs, Because from his absence and
the miracle their faith would be strengthened.
That | was not ther,. Because II He had
been present Lazarus would have been re-
stored without DEATH
IL Thomas, which is called DidymuS
One name is Hebrew the other Greek, and
both mean "a twin. Some writer's 500 in
his name a token OF his nature, in which two
elements of faith and unbsef were united
Let us also go, that we may die with him
Thomas was slow to believe, but loyal TO fol-
low his Master His words show the peril
which awaited Jesus in -Judea, where the
rulers were bent on accompls, ing his death.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-07-17
a Lucky Number,

Col. Andy WEIGH the internal revenue
collector of the Fox river district, came in
from Aurora yesterday to tell his political
chums who hang around the Grand Pacific
all about his latest stroke of luck.
"You see, the women folks have been
holding bazaar out at Aurora said he,
"for the benefit of free hospital, and last
Saturday night | made up my mind to take
1t In. As soon as they saw me the women
made rush for me, and in less than ten
minutes between their ring cakes, rou-
lette tables, and other kickshows--l was
the worst broke man In seven states. That
didn't make any difference, however, for
they steered me up against big picture OF
Christ in the Temple-worth $500, they
said-and they wanted me to take chance
ut half dollar. Senator Hank Evans of.
fered to lend me the money"
"II0w many chances are there ~ | asked
"'Only 5000 said a sweet chick of a
GIRL with eyes that made man feel like
dying for her.
"Is No / ,149 sold y said |,
"They looked over the list and said mo-
"Then give il to me, sail |. President
Cleveland got the presidency on that mum
Der In New York, and | reckon it hasn't
lost Its luck vet
"Well, | took the ticket, and 10 and be
hold the first number drawn out of the
wheel last night was | ,l40 This morning
fife and drum corps escorted me and the
picture over to lorkvile, and | caught the
noon train into town to give you fellows
the pointer that If you want dead lucky
number you'll take Cleveland s old reliable
1,1lo every time" -Chicdgo DaGy NacS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-07-17
Lyric of Action.

Lyric OI ACtloH'
'Tis the part Of a coward to brood
Ger the past that is wi,hered and dead
What though the hearts roses are ashes aud
dust
What though the hearts music be fled
Still shine the grand heavens o erhead,
Whence the voice of IN angel thrills clear
on the soul:
"Gird about thee thine armor, press on to
the goal =
If the faults or the crimes of thy youth
Are burden too heavy to bear,
What hope can rebloom on the desoaie
waste
OF = Jealous aud craven despair.
Down, down with the letters Of fear
In the strength OF thy valor and manhood
arise.
With the faith that illumes and the will that
deies.
"75o hte" through Gods infinite world
From His throne to lifc's nethermost fires
"Too iote" is a phantom that flies At the
dawn
OF the soul that repents and aspires,
If thou hast made thy desires
There's no height the strong wings of i'm
morials may gain
Which in striving to reach thou shalt strive
for in vain.
Then up TO the contest with fate,
Unbound by the past, which is dead
What though the hearts roses are ashes and
dust
What though the hearts music be fled
Still shine the fair heavens o erhead
Aud sublime as the angel who rules in the
Beams the promise of peace when the con
fiCt j. won
- Pant N. HJtnc.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-07-17

A Portland Ore, manager, hearing OF
the present stagnatiOn in theatrical matters
in San Francisco, thought il good time to
secure a Leading man. He consequently
ielegraphed to M actor whose talents are
so we'll known and appreciated that he
is generally able 10 choose his engagements
and command salary raging from $50 n
week upward Several dispatches passed
back and forth between the contracting
parties, ana at last all but one very import
ant item being satisfactorily settled, the
actor wired his intending manager as to
the terms proposed. The reply came
"Ten dollars week; pay your expenses. -
The astonished actor was for moment
overwhelmed by the munihcent offer.
Only for a moment, however, and the oblig-
ing wire bore back the prompt answer:
Terms accepted; will swim up TO save ex-
penseS'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-07-17

The clock had struck midnight in the
residence of Congressman, and still the
young man in the parlor did not go. The
Young fellow had been away for two weeks,
and the girls father was willing that he
should have fair show; but this was too
much and at last he went to the head OF the
stairs and listened minute.
"Mollie" he called sharply,
eyes, papa" came the silyery voice of
his child with slightly smothered accent.
ut Is after IL O'Clock"
Eyes, papa, and we are doing all We { An
to expedite the accumulated business. We
will adjourn by and by, papa
The helpless father unable to answer the
argument returned to his bed in tears
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-07-17

The Bee Hive Dry Goods Store is known
in Chicago as the busiest store in that great
city.
Although Millinery is their leading
feature they have increased their stocks of
regular Dry Goods, such as Dress Goods,
Silks, Linens, and more especially Carpets
and Upholstery Goods, TO such an extent
that We deem it our duty to call this fact
to the attention of such Of our readers as
contemplate visiting Chicago this Spring.
II may also be remembered that the Pro
prietors of the Bee Hive will pay particular
attention to any Mail Orders
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-07-17
Current Verse.
The Man With the Musket.

fHt emmy
Soldiers pass on from this rage Of renown,
This ant hill commotion and strife, :
Pass by where the marbles and bronzes look
down
With their fast. frozen gestures Of life,
On. out TO the nameess who lie meath the
gloom
OF the plying cypress and pine;
Your man is the man Of the sword and the
plume,
But the man OF the musket is mine.
knew him by all that is noble. knew
This commonplace hero name
I've camped with him, marched with him,
fought with him, too,
In the swirl Of the fierce battle fame
Laughed with him, cried with him, taken a
apart
OF his canteen and blanket, and known
That the throb Of this chivalrous prairie
boys heart
Was al answering stroke of my own.
knew him. tell You And, also. knew
When he fell on the battle-swept ridge,
That the poor battered body that lay there
in blue
Was only plank in the bridge
Over which some should pass to fame
That shall shine while the high stars shall
shinel
Your hero is known by an echoing name,
But the man Of the musket is mine.
knew him! All through him the good and
the bad
Ran together and equally free;
But judge rs trust Christ will Judge the
brave lad,
For death made him noble to me.
In the cyclone Of war, in the battles eclipse,
Life shook out its lingering sands,
And he died with the names that he loved
on his lips.
His musket still grasped in his hands
Up close to the flag my soldier went down
IN the salient front Of the line
You may take for your heroes the men of
renOwn,
But the man Of the musket is mine
n s. Taylor,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-07-17
Sanaay School Times.

!Sanday School Times.
"What worship ye?" the preacher said;
The rest did not hear,
But round the room looked instead,
Al this and that so reverent head
All saintl like and austere.
What do you worship now - | thought
And Fancy strnight the question caught,
And strange sights did appear.
All wells were dropped, and clear to view
All hearts we're open thrown;
A shame ii were TO whisper you
What then saw; if all were true
'Twere better all unknown;
Such hearts none ever saw before.
But all at once looked no more
Alag, saw my own
-Bradtord TerrN
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-07-17

DR.. 7. ". Atkins, Girard, Kan, write,
never hesitate to recommend yonr Electric
Bitter, to my customers, they give entire ,at
i-faction aud ARE good sellers Electric Bit.
I rs are the purest and best medicine known
and win positively cure kidney aud liver com
: lAlnts. Purify the blood AMI regulate the
b ,wcl5. No family can afford to be Without
them They will save hundreds OF dollars in
doctor, bills every year. sold at htty cents
a bottle by u. LorriuuX
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-07-17

The great source of theexiensive curative
range Of DR.. Jones Red Glover Tonic are its
great blood purifying qualities and ITS gen
tleapentive action, thereby removing all re-
slraut from the secretiye organs, curing
promptly and thoroughly dyspepsia, cosiive.
ness, bad breath, piles, pimpIes, low spirits,
sick and nervous heada The, ague malaria,
and all stomach, liver and kidney troubles.
The most delicate stomach accepts 1t with
relish. Price fifty cents, of +. y. Griggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-07-17
n n. BromweI, A. G, Chicago.

Leading Fine Furries. have just opened
in connection With their large Fur business
I61 State street NEAR the Palmer House
Chicago. the largest and finest line of I'm.
ported Millinery ever shown West. Our
lady readers should give them call. as they
can always rely upon strictly hrst.class
goods ut Popular Prices
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-07-17
A CHOICE illustrated edition of Paul II

n CHOICE llluSudleu tultlOu VI dui IA
Haynes complete poems will be Issued i'm
mediately by ID, Lothrop Il Co, Boston.
TuE midsummer (Aug) Vide Acdke
carries a surprise in its beautiful new cover,
which is radical departure from all pre-
cedent. The design Is purely decorative,
as cover should be, rich In rose colors and
gold, on pale tea green antique finish paper.
ID. LoTuRoP Il Co. will soon issue a
book by new author, THE FULL STAT
IRE or 4 Mas. A Life Story. BY Julian
Warth. As in The Reverend IDOL" the
hero is minister of Independent thought
and action. Others of the characters are
graphically drawn, and the book abounds in
originality and force.
The numerous friends of Mrs. Clara NJ
Arthur will read with deep interest her
ETCIuNGs FROM Two LANDS, published by
d. Lothrop " Co, descriptive of her and
her husbands missionary labor in Japan.
The story Is all the more touching now
that She too has passed beyond the veil. y
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-07-17
Grigrs' GIycerine SaIve.

The best on earth can truly be said of
Griggs' Glycerine Salve, which is a sure
cure for cuts, bruises, scalds, burns, wounds,
and all other sores. Will positively cure
piles, letter and all skin eruptions. Try
this wonder healer. Satisfaction guaranteed
or money refunded. Only % cents. For
sale by f. Y. Griggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-07-17
Mr.. Parnell has written letter in which

Mr., Parnell has written a letter in which
he says:
The statements of Lord Harrington that
the Irish party and National league are in
union with American FeDians are untrue
know nothing whatever of any Fenian or,
ganizaton in Ireland or America beyond
what have learned from the newspapers.
have never had any communication with
the leaders of such organizations or accept
any alliance with them. | do not even
know who the leaders are No union of
the National League and Fenians has ever
been proposed If such proposal had
ever been made, should never have con,
sented have always successfully endeay-
ored = keep the National League within
the strictest bounds of legality. In spite OF
the unblushing falsehoods which have par
TALLY and temporarily frustrated the moder-
ate aspirations of Ireland the Irish people
will continue to maintain a peaceable and
legal aspect, declining 10 afford any pre-
text to Lord Harrington or his tory allies
10 resort to the brutalities OF coercion.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-07-17

Solicitor of Patents, +. O. Nc Cleary, of
Washington, d. C., says the only thing that
did him any good, when suffering with a
severe cold for several weeks standing, was
Red Star Cough Cue, which spurely veg
etable and free from opiates and poison
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-07-17
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Bsilroad'
NEW TINE TABLE.

Nos and 10 arrive In Chicago at 10 A. NJ and leave
Chicago NJ AS p. NJ. daily Sunday excepted
Nos II and IL run daily, Including Sundays.
No. v carries passengers from Geneseo 10 ottawa.
No - carries passengers between Joliet AND La
Sale and No. - between La Sale and Joliet.
Nos q and y carry passengers between Blue Island
and La Sale. K. X. CARLE Gen'I Manager.
z Sr JoHN, Il. +. PRHrTYNAN
Gent Tkt & Pass Agt. Agent at OTTAWA.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-07-17

Although our store keepers at home have
lately made greater efforts than heretofore
in showing better assortment of Dress
Goods and Staple Dry Goods, 1t must, how
ever be admitted that in certain branches,
such as Millinery, Ladies' and Children's
Ready maderSuits, Wraps, &c, &c, only n
Chicago House like the great Bee Hive
Store, opposite the Palmer House, can fill
the wants of fastidious ladies.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-07-17

Most ~ 40 calamites of life are caused
by neglect. Take Nichols Bark and Iron
as an infallible remedy for all nervous de-
raugements or diseased condition of the
system, and immediate relief and ultimate
cure will be certain.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-07-17

Freight trains car-;"pc ,ssseraers leave ottawa AZ
follows: For Earl, is0P.H; for Aurora, 1910 A. H..
t,s streator 5 Oe A. y, 500 P ~, and 10 05 A. N.
Morning train makes close connection tAaFof isl
oil points east and west.
PULLMAN Palace Sleeping Cars. C b. & 9. Drawisl
loom Cars Horizons Reclining Chair Cars and the G
b. c. Palace Dining Cars by this route. All ihforirs
ton about of fare. sleeping car accommodation
and time tables will BE- cheerfully given by applying TO
PFRCtVAL LOWELL,
General Plssenger AgeLt, Chicago.
: u. STONE,
General Manager Chicago. GEO. r. ROE,
Agent AT Orswa
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-07-17
DYSPEPSIA

Causes its victims to be miserable, hopeless,
confused, and depressed in mind, very irrta-
Bile, lansuid, and drowsy. 1t Is disease
which does not get well of itself. IL requires
careful, persistent attention, and remedy 10
throw Of the causes and tone up the diges-
tive organs till they perform their duties
willingly. Hoods Sarsaparlla has proven
just the required remedy in hundreds OF cases.
81 have taken Hoods Sarsaparlla for dys-
pepsla, from which have suffered two years.
/ tried many other medicines, but none proved
so satisfactory as Hoods Sarsapariila."
THOMAS COOK, Brush Electric Light Co.,
New York City.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-07-17
Chicago, Alton g. St, Louis Railroad
On and after May ., 1886, trains on the c. & A. r.
Il. pass Joliet MS follows:
i,oING NORTH.

Lightning Express, Denver Express, and Kansas CITY
and ST. Louis Express trains run daily; Express Mail
and Joliet Accommodation run daily except sunday
Kansas City and ST. Louis Express going south runs
through without change of cars. Morning tram To 81
Louis free chair cars, and evening train through
sieepers to ST. Louis and Springfield. -
! JAY W. ADAMS,
Ticket Agent c. & A. Railroad.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-07-17

For chapped hands, face and lips, use
Kalodeima % cents, of f. \. Griggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-07-17
THE SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
IRRATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL
LESSON FOR JULY 10, 1886.

Jesus In Understanding In tho Temple
by Day and Retiring to bethany at
Night-IIis Affection for Martha and
Mary and Lazarus.
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Sick Headache

SlCk 7C0OoNuV
"For the past two years l have been
AFFLICTED with severe headaches and dyspep-
sIa. I was induced to try Hoods Sarsapa-
rila, and have found great relief. lcheer-
fully recommend it to ALL" MRS. b. r.
ANSABLE, New Haven, Conn.
Mrs. Mary c. Smith, Cambridgeport, Mass,
was sufferer from dyspepsia and sick head
ache, She took Hoods Sarsaparilla and
found it the best remedy she ever used.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold nv all druggists. 81; six for IS. Made
only by C. I. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass. ,
100 Doses Ono Dollar
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-12-01
FeichvlIIe.

Howard White was home from
Barre over Thanksgiving.
A G Coolidge of Rutland, II c
Coolidge of Brattlcboro, and o L
Coolidge of Boston, sons Of i G
Coolidge, were home last week.
VIM Young and his sister Of New
York City visited VIM Whitaker las
Saturday.
Maud Kendall goes to Barre to at
tend school.
M A Davis is doing a staving chair
business at his factory.
Miss Alma Kennedy IS sick at the
house of G N Hook.
Miss ibbic Baldwin Of Ludlow has
commenced the winter term Of school
in the village.
The Houghton farm, containing lao
acres, near the Brown school house,
was sold at auction Saturday to Levi
Clay for $780, also, the Pratt place,
containing 10 acres, to VIM Giddings
at 500.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-12-01
Bridgewater village.
Schools begin next Monday.


A few from this place went to So
Woodstock to the Thanksgiving hall
According to the report there was
more rum than dancers.
The band realized 1928 from the ben
eft.-Charles Kavanagh goes to work
chopping for A j Holt.-Leon II King
returned to Plainfeld, Conn. Monday.
A + Woods will work for + A Da-
Wis in the post-oflice and shoe shop
L H. Tarbell, of Washington Springs,
OAK, is in town visiting friends and
relatives.
L A Davis has bottle filled with
beans and any person buying 81 worth
of goods at any one time, has chance
to guess the number of beans in the
bottle, and the one guessing the near
est will be entitled to a Christmas pres
ent of any of his goods to the amount
of 50 so.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-12-01
East Barnard.

Calvin Dixie had the misfortune to
lose one of his matched pair Of horses
last week. Cause unknown.
+. l. Graves and wife spent Thanks
giving day in South Woodstock, with
their mother and sister.
C. w. Black and c. Il. Black and
wife ute turkey with j. o. Belknap's
people in South Royalton, Thanksgiv-
ing day.
Chas. Golf returned from Albany,
N. Y, and Stoneham, Mass, last
week Wednesday.
Alden O. Dixie, who has been in
Quechee for few weeks, returned last
week Monday.
Mrs. Eli II. Rogers was suddenly
called to White River Junction last
Wednesday, to see her daughter, who
was very sick.
Schools generally commenced last
Monday with Herbert Adams as teach
er here, Joe Stoughton in the Broad
Brook district, and Thirza i. Allen in
District No. Q, in Sharon.
Hattie Brewster spent her vacation
at her unclc's, c. P. Wilson, here.
Lucian Hewitt is here from BrAttlc-
boro going West.
Edwin Bugbec and wife, who have
been visiting relatives and friends
about here, returned to their home in
Oxford, N. H., last Monday.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-12-01
Quechee.

William Lindsey and family spent
Thanksgiving in Barre A. p. Duns-
moor and family in Windsor; S. p.
Buchanan and granddaughter at W. L..
Damon's, Woodstock, and Mrs. w. S.
Carter in Boston; while Sec. g. w.
Porter enjoyed Thanksgiving at the
old homestead; George Bcmis and
family of The Junction ate turkey with
Charles Wilson; W. l.. Strong of
Portland, Me-, and Miss Mary f..
Parker of Wellesley College, with
friends at the paternal home; and the
LeMay girls and friends at their
parents.
Isaac Moulton, the well known run
ner, spent several days last week with
friends in this village.
The winter term Of the village school
will commence December 9th, with A.
p. Duusmoor, Mary l.. Pennimen,
and Anna NJ Benson for teachers.
Our merchants have put in q full
stock of goods for the winter trade.
Rev. r. L. Bruce will preach at
Woodstock next Sunday, in exchange
with Rev. Joseph Hamilton, who will
preach in the hall here in the afternoon.
VIM. Short is suffering from Il sore
hand; Oscar Russ is very feeble, and
Mrs. Anderson's sister convalescent of
her injured shoulder.
Charles Nye of Norwich is painting
for l.. w. Shattuck.
A. p, Rogers and wife spent the
Sabbath in South Woodstock.
Eta Hudson is at home from Shar-
on.
Rushlean is suffering from rheuma-
tism.
John Shattuck gave turkey shoot
Thursday to our sportsmen.
Frank Welsh and son, of Sharon,
were in town Wednesday.
Senator Gushing and Representative
Dewey are now citizens.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-12-01
South Woodstock.

Rev. B. NJ. Tillotson will preach
here next Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. A. Willard, Of
Boston, are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. G. Kendall.
George Slayton fell from his horse
Thanksgiving day and was quite badly
hurt. He was improving at last ac-
counts.
Miss Clara Atwood has gone to Put
ney, VT, to teach the village school
the coming winter.
Only twelve paupers at the poor
farm. The smallest number for many
years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-12-01
Barnard.

Mrs. A. L. Bowen has been visit
ing her fathers folks in Newport,
N. II.
Elmer f. Abbott and family have
moved to South Royalton.
Melvin Davis has moved into the
John Shuttleworth tenement.
Frank Annis is exercising himself
chopping logs for Selden Mutt.
A Miss of eight summers, Laura f.. =,
daughter of Eugene L. Emery, has a
head of hair 20 inches long. 1t hus
never been clipped or changed"
School commenced on the Creek last
Monday, Jennie Miller, teacher
Julia Wood of Randolph, taught the
summer and fall terms, giving very
good satisfaction