The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-25


weeks before he went to Kankakee. l have
no memorandum. On the stand for hour
and As minutes.
JAMES MCQUADE.-Resided in Ottawa Tor
Is years, and known Reddick ever since
was intimate; visited him two or three times
when Mrs. r. was sick, and ten or fifteen
times during his SICKNESS two or three times
not seeing him. on three occasions for polit'
ical funds. In the summer months, immedi'
ately after the democratic convention in
Chicago, Reddick told me that he had pro.
vided for the Sisters Of Mercy; that had he
money he would like to found college here,
and would assist if he could get others to
engage in 1t. lie thought that hospital
would be no use here; would found a library
His mind was clear. Once after told me
that his disposition of his property would
not be satisfactory to his people; said he
owed nothing to his people, but everything
to the people of La Sale county, On Thurs
day night before he died he said to me that
he didn't feel disposed to help Jack Reddick
to get the post Office at La Sale. His mind
seemed clear. Once told me that sis and
Mary had been faithful girls and should be
remembered On all occasions he was OF
sound mind.
Cross Ef.--Think that democratic conven-
t;on uos hold in lima 1884
J,R. CoMBs.-Liyed in Ottawa since 1879;
am clerk of the appellate court; known Red
dick since came to Ottawa Saw r. sever.
al times in fall and summer of 1884, once
on day before he died. conversed with him;
he seemed to be as good in mind as ever
Generally saw him when supreme court met
in March and Sept,
DEACON BLACK Lived in Ottawa and
known r. since 1856. On Saturday after,
noon, March I, 1885, called on r found
him in southeast corner of basement room
eonversing with a man He asked me If
had coal bill He crossed the room, got a
blank book, asked man to swap chairs
with him and wrote me out check. CHECK
identifed.) He remarked that the check
obviated the necessity of receipt His mind
was same as it had been for 20 years. Was
at his house three or four times in 1884; his
mind was always clear.
R. d. LYMAN.-Lived in Ottawa over 30
years; acquainted rather intimately with
Reddick for like time. During 1854 saw
him often; once about Nov. On these occa
sions his mind was good. He was man OF
more than usual intelligence.
DIR. STouT.-Knew Reddick ever since
came to Ottawa, 40 years ago, He was
above the average in mental capacity. Saw
him during summer of 1884 often. Talked
with him twice in Nov; his mind was clear
ALEXANDER VAUGHEY.-Acquainte with
Reddick over % years, during which met
him often. have been in the legislature
two terms. He was above ordinary ability
and fixed in his opinion. Saw him in the
fall of 1884 and once before and several
times after. saw him ten days before his
death. He was writing and said that he
was settling up some business. His mind
always seemed to he clear and SPACIOUS.
Cross E1.-Can't say that l saw him in
May or June.
JAS. F. GALvIN-Lived in Ottawa g years
justice Of the peace for four years. Knew
Reddick for IA years. Was agent for Father
Ryan for Nuns property. Saw him about
rent of said property on Feb. IL, 1884, and
about monthly thereafter till July, and
thence to his death. Last time saw him
was on the Friday before his death. The
note was past due. On all these occasions
his mind was clear.
Cross Er.-Iave distinct remembrance
that went to Reddick's in June. Have nc
written memorandum by which to fix the
dates.
Mr.. NAsH.-Resided here since Al; knew
Reddck since that time. Saw him in Jan,
1885, again three or four weeks before his
death. Was of more than ordinary ability
and fxity of purpose. On these occasions
he seemed to be particularly bright
DIR. J. o. HARRIS. with r
from 1852 till he died. Between June 23d
and July 4th, 1884, think had business
transactions with him about land scrip. Fix
this date by reason of telegram and memo
randum book Saw him about Sd or 4th Of
Dec, 1854; again later in Dec. and in Feb,
1885. On these occasions his mind seemed
to be clear and he fully comprehended the
transactions. Identifies check Of Feb. ii
1885, and Dec. 18th, 1884. They are offered
in evidence.
Cross Ex.-Talked with Reddick about
land scrip possibly three or four times
Conversation of June is not distinguished
by subject Of land scrip.
JOHN HAEBERLIN. Lived here since SO.
Knew Reddick from 1858 till his death
Bought keg of nails in Oct, 1884; paid for
hem by check. Identifies check and r. $
signature. On these occasions his mind
was clear, "resOlute up to the handle:'
L. L. THoMp -Acquau with Red