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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11
For ChrtstInas,

at Christmas time, be sure TO call at Hess
iewelry store, and see the many handsome
novelties in his line. Nothing could be more
suitable or more highly priced for Christmas
than a selection from this truly enormous
stock. Elegant gold watches, chains, charms,
diamonds, jewelry, silverware, finger rings,
novelties in clocks, opera glasses, and thou
sand other things which space forbids men,
tioning This is undoubtedly the richest
line of these goods in Ottawa, all of the latest
designs and best makes, and Mr.. Hess says
he will make special inducements to buyers
during the holidays.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11
Personal,

DEGEN.-Solomon Degen has gone to Kan.
| sas.
EAMEs.--L. H. Eames, Esq, of Chicago,
was in the city this week
CAREw.-Mr. and Mrs. J. Z. Carew are
making visit in New Ores
JuLAN.-Miss Maggie Julian, of Lostant,
has been visiting friends in this city this
week.
FRANK--Mr. M. Frank, of Baltimore, will
of this city.
TRIMBLE.--Judge Trimble, E. C, Bates and
Mrs. Washburn and daughter, all of Prince
ton, were guests at C. d. Trimbles this
week.
FLoREY.-Mr. Florey, Of Wallace, a man
70 years of age, was thrown out of his
wagon on Monday in a runaway, breaking
his arm.
PoRTER-Mr. and Mrs J. f. Porter enter
tanned a large number of friends on last
Thursday evening at their residence" Pros
pect View
FoLGER.--Mr. John Folger, of Grand
Ridge, will spend the winter visiting friends,
Sc, in the state Of Ohio, and on his return
to Ottawa in the spring expects to remove
to Ottawa and make this city his home.
LAw.-Among the successful candidates
for admission to the bar of the class exam
ined in the Appellate Court on Wednesday
by s. Nicholson, T. C. Fullerton and B. F.
Iletherington, were Jas. II. Chapman, from
L. W. Brewers office, and T. NJ. Haskins, a
deputy in the circuit clerks Office.
LoCKwooD-Mr Arthur Lockwood mas
Begun nit against her husband, praying for
d divorce, charging drunkenness and failure
to support his family. The friends of the
family, who have been residents of Ottawa
for many years, are deeply panied that the
habits of Mr., Lockwood should have caused
this rupture.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11
Continued Bargains mt Scott Bros. s. Co.'s.

Continued Bargains mt Scott Bros. s. Co.'s.
,, A large stock new kid gloves received this
week at Scott Bros. & Co.'S at 47c, 75c and
81 90, 81. S5, $3.50 and Sl,s5,
The best dollar kid gloves ever sold in
Ottawa.
Gloves fitted to hand and warranted per-
feet.
A special bargain in mits for next week.
One lot Of childrens silk mits at 25c per
pair, worth 75c.
Another lot of children finer silk mits,
all colors, at SOC; would be cheap enough
ct $l.OO.
Ladies' and misses fine wool mits, 25c
to 35c.
10 doz misses and chidren's fine wool
hose, regular prices so to 75c, all marked
down to 25c per pair.
25 doz. ladies' wool hose, regular prices
IS to SOC, choice now for 25c.
SCorT Bros. & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

Remains in the liking row. producing su.
perior photographs and selling elegant pho.
tograph frames at the lo,rest possible prices.
For the holidays he intends to give his per.
sonal attention to the mutual benefit OF
patrons, visitors and proprietor at his gal
lery office. (0f course he might incidentally
be induced to talk Kansas land "between
acts' or after hours) 1t will absolutely
pay every admirer of artistically fine photo.
graphs to visit Bowman's popular gallery
without delay.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11
X. ii. Trask

Has just started his third agent, Mr.. w. s
Sturgeon, of Ell Paso, on the road selling his
specialtes IN fine jewelry, silverware, &c
He sells an immense amount of goods
throughout the smaller towns, and, by buy
ing IN such large quantities, Is enabled to
sell at prices which no other dealer in the
county can meet. His stock is all Of the
best and finest wares-elegant gold watches
diamonds, rings, jewelry, silverware, gold
headed canes, optical goods, &c, in end'e-,
variety. Also some very elegant novelties in
clocks. Before you buy any Christmas pres.
ents, by all means inspect his immense stock
La Sale street, opposite Armory block.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

Messrs. Thomas & Hugh Colwell, OF this
city, have been awarded the contract for
building the new summer resort hotel at
Kankakee. The hotel is TO be erected by a
number of public spirited citizens, in con-
junction with the Illinois Central railroad
who will next year "boom" Kankakee as a
summer resort. The hotel is to be built in
the Queen Anne style, have 400 rooms, and
will cost $4,000.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11
The Farmers Bows

Now that husking and blowing is over
there are a good many young men on farms
who have plenty Of time on their hands. We
want few of such to call at this office, and
learn how to make nice little "rolr' OF
Christmas spending money We want good
young man in each town. and we can show
him how he can make from 80 to S. during
the next three months, and not work hard
either One in each town, except Wallace
and Dayton, which are occupied now-frs,
come gets the job. The FREE TRADER.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

The Baptist church of this city have extend
ed unanimous call to Rev. Gilbert Freder-
lex, d. d., who filled the pulpit 80 acceptably
on last Sunday Should the reverend gentle.
man accept land the indications are that he
wild he would be a valuable acquisition to
the already able ministerial force of the city.
He will preach again tomorrow.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11
L. s. MCCABE & Co.

Stetel sslls mems overcoats at 81 %
$3.50 and s., and the best you ever saw fol
the money at $3.50. Mems corkscrev
worsted all wool in 3 shades Warranted
and fast colors, at SO These are the bes
goods ever offered for the money. If YOU
want one call early, as they are going fast
NJ STIrFEL
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11
At Hess.

The biggest line Of holiday novelties in
jewelry, silverware, &c, ever displayed in
Ottawa has been coming in all week at
Hess, and his store is crowded with goods
These must all be sold before Christmas and
he will make it an object to call and look
over his elegant assortment Of Christmas
gifts before you buy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11
PlERGUE'S

Price List Of Fine Holiday Confectionery.
Don't be humbugged by any foreign made
candies. Lon Piergue makes his own candy,
and it is always fresh and pure.
Look at some Of his prices:
Gum drops, Sc per 10.
fine mixed candy, loo.
A finer mixed candy, lac.
A fine one, sold at other places at 40c, We
sell for 25c.
Broken mixed, home made, l5c.
A home made candy for 1Sc.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11
Toys for the little ones at Forbes.

In the Methodist church tomorrow Rev.
d. J. Holmes will preach in the morning on
THE Decays which threaten us constantly in
life. In the evening he gives lecture to
young men on Push and Principle" The
public are cordially invited.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

If undecided what to select for a Christmas
gift to some dear one, drop in and see Rus
sell & Sons immense stock. Their line of
fancy goods and novelties in furniture and
decorations is the most elegant ever shown
In Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

On Main street, Kneussls block, is in rap
lures over the immense stock of furniture
that fills two stores and basement. And
still there's more goods arriving. There are
elegant parlor and bedroom sets in plush.
velvet, sc, tables, secretaries, settees, SC,
Sc Prices, we think, are the lowest in the
city. Give him call.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

Mrs. DR.. Blanchard, nee Miss Lucy Farrell,
died at her mothers residence on yesterday,
aged 90 years and : months, of consumption
Deceased was most amiable and intelligent
young lady, and host Of friends will learn
with sorrow Of her sad and untimely demise
The funeral takes place tomorrow.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

There is not store in Ottawa where you
can find as fine an assortment of dress goods
as at Hull's. He has just placed on sale a
new invoice in this department-ins all prob
ability the finest display ever seen in Ottawa
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

II you want Christmas present-some
thing that will just suit you for little
money--go to Hull and look over his stock
Of handkerchiefs, bought expressly for the
holiday trade
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

Oh, yes, said she; always go to Griggs'
for everything | want in the holiday line.
He has such a big stock and great variety
that can always find what want for the
whole family; and he sells so cheap that it
pays me to take my ten mile drive
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

Scott Bros. 4 Co.'S Holiday Price List.
Several thousand dollars worth New Goods
Just in, especially for this great cash Holt.
day sale:
A nice carpet sweeper for Sl.OO.
The Gem carpet sweeper for $3.50.
The "Aurora' carpet sweeper for $500.
Raphael Tuck Sons beautiful art screens,
only SOC.
Beautiful fruit or card baskets, 25c.
Very handsome children's books, so pages,
l0c, or IL for Sl.0O.
80 doz. ladies' fine handkerchiefs, at 10,
IA, 20 and Csc.
rs doz. silk handkerchefs and mufflers,
at 25s, SOC, 75c and Sl.00.
New silk umbrellas, at. $500, 1926, $3.50
up to $500.
See the elegant new towels, 25c,
Whine napkins, 81 90 to Sl.50.
80 pairs more of those large fine oil wool
white blankets, S4,7S per pair.
SCorr Bros. & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

Pocket books and pocket knives in immense
variety. We think our stock is the largest
and most complete to be found, and are offer.
| ing extraordinary inducements.
LUTZ & BRIGGs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11
Russell & Son.

This old reliable furniture house comes to
the front as usual this year with the largest
and most elegant assortment of novelties in
fancy goods and useful articles ever displayed
in Ottawa. Beautiful bed room and parlor
sets in plush, velvet, &c, handsome easy
chairs, camp rockers, and fancy goods I'M
limited. When making your selections for
Christmas by all means visit Russell Il Son.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

Alschuler is making great preparations fol-
the holiday trade. To-day he will open new
invoice of overcoats, which were bought at q
sacrifice and will be sold accordingly. Come
in and see them. The Rocky Mountain goat
will meet you at the door, Coz La Sale street
A. ALsCHULER
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

French is headquarters tor goat, wolf and
day this week he sold nine elegant fur robes
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

W E. Bowman. of Ottawa, Ill, who owns
considerable land in this aud adjoining
counties came to Wa Keeney on the delayed
train Wednesday. lie was accompanied by
j. f. C. Ebersol aud A b Priseler, Also OF
Ottawa. They each purch ,sei land ia Treg,
county y Wa-Kscney (han.) Tribune.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

The holiday goods at c. NJ. Forbes are
constantly arriving, and it is Mr. Forbes
intention to show an enormous stock of toys,
&C., entirely new, which all little enes
should see.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11
Christmas Cards and booklets.

Our annual offering of Christmas cards
and souvenirs is larger and more choice than
in former years.
Dainty little books of verse with beautiful
covers is a leading feature this year
HAPEMAN d GRAHAM
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

Gay & Son have an immense stock Of Cut
iers, Porilands, swell sides, jumpers seats,
&c, which will be sold very low Don't
buy till you see this line.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11
Clark,s Roston OYSTER House Candy.

Finest line of candy ever brought to Otta
wa. A regular Nmas candy store.
Don't forget Clark is the leader in fine con
bon bons, fruit glaces, home made
candies and latest novelties.
A nice line of fine boxes Of candy for Christ
mas gifts. G. P, CLARK,
722 La Sale street, opera house block.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

My prices on underware are the lowest
in Ottawa, and my stock the largest and
best. will save you money when you call
on me for underwear. NJ SriEFEL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11
NINE CENT STORE.
New Candy Departmenf.

Will open on Tuesday, Dec. 18th, with a
full line of fine home made candies and
bon tons, fruit glaces &c.
Don't forget this is the place to buy Fine
Candies. Prices way down.
Nine Cent Store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

Stiefel will sell you good well made suit
at $3.50, warranted to wear we'll and not
rip. It will pay you to call and examine
these goods.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11
MitcIl's No. +,

Is the recognized favorite among lovers Of
the weed who desire an enjoyable smoke
They are kept up to the same reliable stand
ard at all times, and you are therefore GER
tain of getting fine article. Try them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11
II, w y. IsIpdpn.


The old reliable jeweler, on Main street, is
still in the field with an elegant assortment
of novelties in jewelry, silverware, gold and
silver watches, chains, charms, &C., at lower
prices than ever. Before you purchase your
Christmas gifts drop in and see his elegant
stock
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

On Tuesday last Chas. Howard, of Dayton
township, was thrown off a load Of hay by
his runaway team, and badly hurt about the
head, but not seriously hurt otherwise.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

One million handkerchiefs, or q trhe
more I'VE are not positive which,, is what
Hull has placed on exhibition for the holt
days, and they comprise every variety
known,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11
BOllmeyer

Has rented Phillips Bros sto,e, two doors
south of Hess bakery, and is filling 1t with
holiday goods.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

An elegant Christmas fift to your fentle-
man friends would be box of Mitch's No.
Is. They are always appreciated.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

Perfumes and perfume cases form special
feature in our stock. We have laid in au ele-
eases, and there scarcely could be more ap-
propriate Christmas present for lady friend.
Call and examine this line.
LUTZ & BRIGGS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

Plush goods, albums, toilet cases, leather
goods, perfumes and fancy articles at C. NJ.
Forbes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

Rev. Mr.. Palmer, who is conducting evan
gehstic services at the Presbyterian church,
will occupy the pulpit next Sabbath morning
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

Try pair of those ladies' calf butto
shoes, just the thing for this weather, a
Wprnprs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

The old reliable standard No. cigars are
to gentleman friend they are 1.-THE thing"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

Try pair of our own make flannel shirts.
Just the thing for this weather. All colors
and prices to suit the times. NJ SrIEFEL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

What could be nicer for Christmas gift to
your gentleman friends than box of Mitch's
No. Is. They are standard favorite with
smokers
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

The prices on overcoats, owing to the mild
weather, have been greatly reduced,
AT ALSCHULER's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

skin caps, just the thing for holiday presents,
at Oak Hall
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

A nice line Of ladies' and gents fancy slip
pers, also something new in boys slippers
Come and see them, at
II. @. WERNER's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11
Auction SAILS,

Parties contemplating making sales can
secure the services of II. II. Newton, the
auctioneer, by seeing Melafiin, the boot and
shoe man, "a Main street, Ottawa, III.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

Novelties in neck wear, just the thing for
holiday present, at Oak Hall.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

Fine line of silk and Cashmere muffiers
suitable for holiday presents, just received at
Oak Hall
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

Mems rubber boots, grain and kip boots,
big assortment, which will file sold cheap for
cash, at II. &. Werner's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Julius Zellers had the misfor-
tune to lose their little son Carl, two years
old, on Saturday evening last, who died of
scarlet fever. The funeral took place Monday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11
T. A. KENDALL

Those suffering with catarrh and chronic
troubles should not forget Mrs. DR.. Ksck's
visit here next Wednesday. Give her call.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

Overcoats for the boys. Call and see our
new styles and low prices. Oak Hall One
Price Clothiers
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11
MISSES CLoAKs,
CHILDREN s CLoAKs

1LOAhNs
This will be golden opportunity for all
persons wishing to purchase a cloak before
Christmas. On many Of these new cloaks
you can save fully one third and some one.
half. ScoTT Bros. * Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11
Burke Bros,

Are making greut preparations for the holiday
trade, and are selling nuts, figs, oranges,
lemons, candies, and other holiday goods by
bulk very cheap.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

Fine silk and linen handkerchiefs, suitable
for holiday presents, al Oak Han.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11
Don't ,JumD Sol

But Kendall has few heaters left, which he
is closing out at reduced price. Call and
make yourself happy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

Sticfers easy fitting overalls are sold by the
best dealers III all he towns ground Cttawc.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

An elegant line Of silk umbrellas, from
$500 up, suitable for Christmas gifts, at
French's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11
For the HOLIDAYS,

At Lorriaux's, a fine variety of holiday
goods in his line.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11
Received Yesterday.
100 OyERCoATs AT
FIsEE & BErN'S

IISht " DbIh ,.
Fur caps from 81 10 SIS silk plush and
all varieties of winter caps. at the only one.
price hat and cap store in Ottawa or La Sale
county, Fiske 4 BEEN proprietors.
undershirts and drawers from 25c up.
New goods every day.
You get Waterbury watch for nothing at
Fiske Il Beem's,
Come early. Delays are dangerous One
price, and that lower than any clothing
house in the state. No jewing, no shoddy
or shelf worn goods. FIsKE 4 BEEN,
The Working Mems Friends.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

You should see the Holiday Goods and get
the prices, at City Drug Store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11
For the HOLIDAYS.

At Lorriaux's, a fine variety of holiday
goods in his line.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

Money to loan on farm property.
b. F. LINCOLN, Ottawa, III.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

Nobby young mems suits at Alschuler's
west of the court house.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

Silk umbrellas, a useful Christmas present
find them in all grades, at Oak hal.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11
A Big Cloak Trade,

Scott Bros. & Co. have had very large
cloak trade this week. Next Monday they
will place on sale another large line of
closks from the great cloak house Of Roths-
child Bros. & Co., New York.
LADIES CLOAKs,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11
POrter's Cutters

FOTterS CUtVerH
Are the handsomest line ever exhibited in
Ottawa. All indications point to snow very
soon, and you should call early and make
your selections. They are going rapidly.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

Forbes has the largest toy stock in town.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

Stiefel's pantaloon overals manufacturer
in Ottawa are the best made, and easy fitting
Try them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

See what we have, at
CITY DRUG STORE
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

Don 't.fail to get prices and see Holiday
Goods at City Drug Store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-12-11

FoR SALE.-Essex bears and Short Horn
bnll calves W J. NEELr,
Ottawa, Ill.
The Washington critic., 1886-03-01
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

Mcssrs. W. /. Tune & Bro, the popular
grocers at No. 5l9 Seventh street south.
west, have received and placed on exhibit
tion handsomely carved Wilcox & White
organ, which they propose to actually GIVE
AWAY to the person purchasing the greatest
quantity Of French Villa soap at their store
by August ], 1886. Call and see the organ
and take home a cake of soap.
Isaac Childs, well-known resident OF
South Washington, who for many years has
been connected with the brick yards south
of the Capitol, died suddenly at his home
at Sixth and l streets Saturday morning
from apopexy.
Constable j. N. Merlng Of Frederick,
Md, arrived at the police station in this
section this morning. having IN charge
Thomas Lee, 13-year-old colored boy, who
has been suntenced to the House of Re-
formation at Chittenham, Pa, during mi
nority.
The heavy northwest winds have brought
great flocks of ducks down the Potomac,
and Messrs. Jake O'Neil and Fred New
man are hugely enjoying the sport at Mox-
ley's Point, below Marshall Hall. Excel
lent cunning is reported from all along the
shores below Alexandria.
Invitations are out for party TO be given
by Miss Clara Knight, at her residence, on
Maryland avenue southwest, Friday even
ing, March 5.