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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-01-21
A aHandy" Hin. for wash-day.

Here is a capital hint from Pauline
Adelaide Handy, who writes In "Good
Housekeeping on the preservation OF
the hands MANY housekeepers have
rough hands In winter, which grow
very painful, cracking open on the
knuckles, the cracks extending into
the palms Of the hands. They take
their hands out OF hot soapsuds, or
starch, to hang clothes in the wind. Ii
they do not use hot water. and the
hands were thoroughly dried before GO
Ing out, this would be avoided. A pair
of white woolen stockings. cut off
rounding at the ankle and sewed across
with thumb sewed in, makes n very
comfortable pair OF mittens for hang
ing up and taking Off clothes. Pin
them fast to the sleeves with large
safety pins, before going out, having
first stretched the arm upward, then
they will not come loose and the wrists
will be protected. After bringing in
the clothes, IL the mittens are put in
the clotnes.pin bag they will be Kept
clean and in the right place.
Hands are injured In very cold
weather by lack OF protection at the
wrists, az large veins and arteries are
exposed. The blood Is chilled in pass
ing into the hands. Everyone cannot
have handsome, white aud shapely
hands, but everyone can have clean and
comfortable hands,"
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-01-21

ssCan't you give me another pail to
put your milk I'm ?'' said the milxman
to the girl the other morning. "Why,
what's the matter with the one you've
got in your hand ?" "Why, 1t leaks
I want one that's watertight." The
girl went to get one. but she thought
m uch as she went.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-01-21

SOME persons are OF the opinion that
The first writing was done upon thin
pieces of wood. which is very probable.
Such boards were used at an early per-
iod by the Greeks and Romans. and
were frequently covered with wax
which was, Of course, more readily
written on than the bare wood ; but as
such writing was easily obliterated, it
was used chiefly for temporary purpos-
es. When wax was employed. any er-
rors were easily erased by rubbing them
with the blunt end Of the piece of met
al which served for pen. To make
the characters more legible, Ii appears
that some black substance was smeared
over the surface of the white wax.
which remained i'm the scratched marks.
The convenience of this caused the
practice to be continued long after the
introduction of other materials.
Leaves of trees were used In ancient
times by the Egyptians, and probably
by the Greeks. The Hindoos contin-
ued the use OF this species of writing
material until within a very few CEN
turies. The leaves of some Asiatic
trees were. from their size and smooth
ness, admirably adapted for books: II
we may Judge from the name of leaf
being still applied to the sheet of paper
books. we should imagine that tree
leaves were formerly the principle ma
terial used i'm fashioning volumes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

SCI
Personal.
Cusn.--M. A. Cushing has returned from
\ trip east.
DAY.-Mrs. W. F. Day is confined to her
bed 10y sickness.
MAc.-Mrs. T. f. MacKinlay is confined
to her home by illness.
BOW. f. Bowman goes to Kansas next
week on land business.
SpEScER.-Mr. Thomas Spencer, Of Engle.
wood was in the city this week
RIAL.-John Riale, father Of VIC. Riale, of
Lima, Ohio. i. in the city.
MoNT.-Montrose, late of the Clifton, was
IN town this week. He came from Lincoln
Neb., where he is mine host"
DELArP.--C. d, DeLapp, of SCOTS, was
surprised by number Of friends last Friday
evening, the occasion being his Both birth.
day.
BUTLER -Chas. Butler, son of ~ A. But
Ter, has gone to Chicago 10 take position in
the wholesale grocery of Sprague, Warner
( Co.
nJEG-NIIss Julia Quirk, very popular
ana uI-njl esteemed young lady, of Ports.
mouths, Un,u. a former resident Of Ottawa,
is visiting her sister, Mrs l.. Bossenin, on
the west side. She will remain only a few
days.
WGsr-Mrs. George Griffith and brother,
Luther Johnson, of Hayes City, Kan, have
accompanied Mrs. I'd. Griffith home from
that city TO Ottawa. Mrs. George Griffith
will remain in Ottawa this winter, while
Mrs. Ed. Griffith will spend the winter in
Kansas.
GoLD-Our townsman j. T.. Porter ar.
rived home from trip TO Nebraska on Tues
day. While out there he seems 10 have ''eI-
cited the natives somewhat, as we infer
from the following which we clip from a
Nebraska paper
Gold is supposed to have been discovered
about forty feet beneath the ground, about
three miles northeast Of BIule, in gravel
dug from a well.
Now it appears that the new Porter Well
Augur was AZ work out there, sinking IL.
inch well. and when down some - feet
hauled up the gravel, sad to contain gold.
Brule is only about $50 miles from the Rock.
les, and il is possible that there is gold in
gravel washed down from the mountains.
Anyhow, if they don't find pay dirt" they
have no doubt found out by this time that
the Augur is as good as gold for that couu-
try, and that is good deal, anyhow
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
The Cloak and shawl Stock.

1t daily becomes more apparent to buyers
that the cloak and shawl stock at Gillen's Is
something unprecedented in the history Of
such stocks in Ottawa. The least expe.
rienced can see that it Is enormously large,
and in sizes and styles more complete than
any stock yet seen in Ottawa. The line com.
prises all styles Of cloaks, sacqaes, msules,
jackets, &c., in all fabrics, including full
line Of those magnificent seal garments. a.
well as those splendid beaver shawls which
are so fashionable and desirable.
Now this entire stock is to b sold. and
sold soon. The lateness Of the coming Of
winter has cut short the season. and while
prices always are low at Gillen's, the prices
on this cloak stock will astonish those who
expect the most. The sales have been very
large, but sizes are kept fresh by express,
and The success Of the sale is evidence that
prices as well as the goods are satisfactory.
1t is PROFESSIONALLY true that money can be
saved by purchasing at Gillen's, besides
having the best to select from. These two
advantages are CONFINED at Gillen's.
la all other departments similar low prices
are made, and no careful buyer should neg
lee, to call and make his or her own nspec-
ton.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
Farm tor sac.

The undersigned offers for sale the west
half Of section 1, Farm Ridge rnahip, go
acres. There is a gradual fall ot shout -
feet from north to south in three fourIhs OF
a mile, giving it good drainage. II is well
fenced and lraiued, with y, waste land.
Has good house, orchard two large barns,
Windmill, &C., in use as stock farm and well
kept up-a bargain to a purchaser during
1856. Apply 10 or address,
MRs J. 2 LTUpY,
South Ottawa
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
Obituary..

Obituary.
Miss Madge Leland, daughter of Sherman
Leland Esq, died at her home On the west
side on Saturday last, at the age Of Is years
Her disease was quick consumption, to seek
relief from which she and her mother spent
the past summer in Colorado, but without
avail. She suffered as all do with that fell
disease; but when the last came, she passed
peacefully away without struggle. She
simply ceased to breath She was n bright,
charming gi,l whose budding life had gwen
the promise Of a sweet and noble woman.
hood, Astounding in the graces Of mind and
the sweetness of Christian womanliness.-
The funeral took place on Monday, Rev.
Heermans officiating, assisted by Christ
church choir, Of which the deceased had
been a member in days gone by.
Hiram Jackson, one OF the old settlers of
this county, man widely known and uni.
versally respected, died at his home in Farm
Ridge tp yesterday, at the ripe age of 70
years, after an illness extending over the
past six months, from the diseases Of old
age. lie came to this county in 1862, from
Fayette county, Pa, and was for many years
prominent farmer and stock raiser. The
funeral will take pace a. 10 o'clock A. NJ.
on Sunday from the Episcopal church Of
Farm Ridge
Earlville Leader: Miss Anna T.. Miller,
daughter of Hon. John Miller, Of Freedom
died Thursday, Nov. 4th, of quick consump-
ton, at the age of - years. Miss Miller,
or "Dollie," as she was called by her init
mate friends, was a very esimable young
lady and had many friends in this vicinity
who will read this notice of her death with
sorrow"
"While working in the coal yard of Roher
Law, Chicago, wheeling coal on a runway ,
the scatfOld gave way prccipitating six men
to the ground, a distance of fifteen feet
They all escaped with slight injuries except
Timothy, who was fatally injured, the fall
resulting in conclusion oftbe brain"
Following is concise account Of the man
ner in which Timothy F. Murphy, formerly
of this city, came to his unrimely end some
time ago in Chicago, rs given us by his
father, Daniel B. Murphy, of this city:
Miss Ann Kenny died at Engewood on
sunday last. She will be kindly remembered
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
Losses Paid Since organization:
OVER $50, 100000
GEO. W. RAVENS. Agt ST. Cor. p D. Block.
A Cold Wave,

We knew it was coming and we prepared
to meet il and will now sell you a full suit OF
mems scarlet wool underwear for 95es.; any
size you want
Our mems heavy medicatcd scarlet, all
wool, shirts and drawers at 81 90, are the
best for the money you ever saw, and you
will say so when you see them.
We will also sell you the best ladies scar
let or white underwear at 95c full suit, ever
offered. We have all these now--don't wait
if you want them, for we cannot promise
them later in the season.
SCoTr Bros. & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
$4,000 Worth of CI0aks,

Scott Bros. Il Co. are receiving case after
case Of new cloaks from the eastern manu-
facturers, and to-day will commence their
second great sale of cloaks, to continue
through next week. All the lates, styles and
the most perfect fitting garments, at the
lowest prices ever yet made. Don't buy n
cloak until you have seen Scott Bros. s Co. $
stock.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

About midnight last Friday night brake,
man named J. W. Mead, in the employ Of
the Rock Island road, was thrown under the
wheels and so injured that he died on Sat
urday morning. The freight train he was on
was doing some switching, Mead doing the
coupling. He was knocked down while max.
ing flying switch and both limbs were hor.
rbly mangled Just below the knees lie was
amputated but though he remained con
scious nearly to the last, the shock was too
great to overcome, and he died at 1880 A.
years Of age, and lived with his mother in
Chicago, who is now left alone
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
An Earthquake
In Prices of Dry Goods
at Andrew Lynch's
is Reported!
PARTICULARS NOT STATED.

But from the assurance of hundreds of
reliable persons who have visited the scene
of the disaster, il is evident those Blankets,
Flannels, Bed Comforts, Ladies', Gents,
Misses and Children's Underwear, Hosiery,
Gloves, and Ladies', Misses and Children s
Cloaks, Wraps and Jackets, are the greatest
sufferers. Evidence, however, Of the great
violence of the shock is noticeable through
his entire stock of Dry Goods. The quake
also extended to the Philadelphia Boot and
Shoe House, where it caused serious disaster
in prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

An exchange says; "Another swindle has
been unearthed. Some firm with big name
and glowing letter. head sends out blank
form to farmers, requesting statistics rela-
ting TO the yield of crops and other agricul
tural matters. The farmer is TO fill up the
blank and sign his name 'just 10 verify the
statement you know. The next thing the
countryman knows one Of those notes turns
up in the hands Of an innocent holder
But we trust none Of our readers will feel
alarmed about such notes if any should find
their names forged to them, for they
cannot be collected, even by "innocen' third
parties
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

On Madison street. between La Sale and
Clinton, just opposite II. g. Werner's shoe
house, where can be found large and com.
plete stock Of boots, shoes and rubber goods
We are going to sell on small margins, hut
cheap for cash, and on no other terms. We
mean just what we say. Don't forget the
place, at Werners.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
Try those - shoes at J, Megaihn's.

The largest stock Of ladies and gents gold
and silver watches in La Sale county can be
found at r. II, Trask's. They will be sold
at the same special reduction in prices as
during his recent auction sales, and these
prices will be continued until after the holi-
days Don't forget the place, La Sale street,
opposite ArmOry block Il. II. TRAsK.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

stiefel sells a good, well.made suit of
winter clothes at 81 90, and better one at
$500 and $3.50. These are the best goods
ever offered for the money. Call and see
them. NJ. SrEYEl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
Feather weight rubbers at J. Megstin' /.
Great BaIgaInS

In good, improved farms near Dwight and
other railroad stations, At from $50 to S45
per acre, ny He,zel 4 Romberger, proprie
tors of the Dwight Land and Loan Office, ON
East street, Dwight. III.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

"OUR FAMILY PHYSICIAN" is n book of 544
pages, cloth bound, and is plain and relia-
BILE guide TO the detection and treatment OF
all diseases common to this country, and is
for the use of the people who have not made
medicine study 1t gives with,,every dis
ease the treatment of all the schools with
full directions for nursing the sick. Nine
times on; Of ten the calling of doctor is 8
useless expense, which the use of this book
will save; at the same time to know when
to go for doctor is an important thing, and
in every case when this is necessary the book
tells the reader so in plain terms; for while
the indiscrlminate calling Of doctor is al
ways expensive, the failure to call him at
the proper time may, and often does, cost
life. To people living in the country, espe-
cially those with children, this book Is in
valuable, because it win tell the reader how
to cure ordinary and common diseases with,
out expense, and in cases Of dangerous ill.,
ness will tell what to do for the patient in
the hours it is often necessary to wait while
a messenger is going for doctor aud bring
ing him back to the patient. If il saves the
calling of doctor one that will pay the
cost Of the book and the FHEg Trailer one
year, $500. There is no investment that
you can make with $500 that will pay
So handsome a dividend |, is written in
plain English and 50 clearly that child can
understand it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

School oyercoats for the boys See the
elegant styles and low prices at Oak Hall,
the one price clOthier's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

The County Teacher. Association will
hold i meeting ST Peru on Nov 10Th Papers
Jy J. }, VALLEY of Grand Ridge, Miss Maud
Summers Of Ottawa, Prof. Richardson and
Prof leodder Of Msrseiles. The meeting
will begin at lO:l5 An.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
4 Auction SAILS

Parties contemplating making sales can
secure the services of II. IL. Newton, the
auctioneer, by seeing Mesaffu, the boot and
shoe man, "a Main street, Ottawa, Ill.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

For SALE.-Two farms Of about 100 acres
each, within two miles Of Ottawa, formerly
constituting part of the william G. Moore
farm. Apply to c. Griggs, Ottawa, III.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

Fine imported chinchilla and kersey over.
coats, equal TO custom made, and 80 per cent
saved, at Oak Hall.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
STOVES

The Ill. & Mich. canal will be closed fol
the season on the 2jth.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

Second hand round Splendids--a fcw Or
sale cheaps 8, kendslls.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

Elegant gold headed canes, large assort-
ment Just received at r. II. Trask's, La Sale
street opposite Armory block.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

The millinery department Of Scott Bros.
& Co. is doing rushing business now. Ad-
ditioual help has been engaged for this de.
partment, and Miss Montgomery says that
hereafter orders will bc filed promptly
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
Farm for Rent.

One hundred acres FIVE miles from OF
lava. Enquire Of DR.. J. o. Harris s. Son,
Ottawa, III.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
LIVERY AND FEED STABLE
AND HACK LINE.
$50. TELEPHONE. $50.
PETER EGAN
Nobby and stylish those s. and $40 gen
aine sealskin caps at Oak Hall

The shoe department of Scott Bros { Co
has received this week large new stock
1t will pay you TO get their prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

The Firemeu's 18th annual ball will take
place on Thanksgiving Eve, Nov 18th A.
undiue Hose Company have never yet been
able TO accommodate nicely all their guests
at Wilis's hall, the ball this year will be
held at the Rink, which will give room for
all, both spectators and dancers. The Rink
viii be handsomely decorated, and will be a
famous ball room and all our people
should attend in person, aud encourage them
by their presence az well A. hy bsying iics-
ets. They 10 all their work for nothing
they never ssk anything except for their sn-
uUsl ball. There j. no Institution Of tn.
city that costs the people - hide AMI give.
20 much and the least that can be done =
for he people to e. their hall and hep them
make II success This hS, been don" IN the
past-lel it be done agsis.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

Captain BoNcrs is nav operating the
Barton Warehouse, Peru.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

The gentleman IN charge of the distiIlsry
second page, will be in Ottawa soon Now
that politics are out Of the way, the subject
of local material advancement should COM
manl attention. There is noticeable ten.
dency of manufacturers to seek locations in
smaller towns. City taxation is becoming
oppressive to large capital invested in plants
from which there are comparatively small
returns and in spite of some drawbacks
which are inevitable to small towns, chief ot
which is the responsiveness Of repairs and
shipping facilities, il is certain that pros
pectiye manufacturers will more closely sean
the lax levy Of city before Investing their
money. Manufacturers feel, too, as tn.
.iys Of St,a says, that lin the opening of
new supplies Of fuel and in the building Of
new railroads to interscct and parallel exist
ing lues, the number of desirable manutac
turing sites must steadily increase That
this increase will be attended by wider
distribution Of manufacturing plants her,
is little reason to doubt. The tendency to
avoid high taxes has already shown itself in
the building of works in large numbers Just
outside the taxable territory Of every lead
ing city, where fuel and labor csn be pro
cured to advantage and goods sold aud ship
ped wilhou, difficulty. With more railroads
throughout the country, and more coal and
gas fields opened, the movement Of works to
the smaller towns would be greatly facili
tated.' Ottawa ought to wake up.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

\ thanksgiving concert i saaOaneed 20
tske place At the Sross cHVvtN -
Thank giving night,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

Stiefers easy hitting overals are sold 10y the
best dealers IN all The towns -rouud Cttsw.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

Henry Leibold, stranger in Ottawa, was
arrested last Monday night on a charge Of
burglary at Wedron some weeks ago, by
Officer Foster. The people at Wedron think
he had something to do with the burning of
the barn there, mention of which is made
OF 30 " here
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
c&Mz<<r<T

A few job lots to close Immediately.
Towels--lois of them-23x42 inch, all
linen Monte, at l5c, two for 25c.
An elegant beaver shawl for $500.
A new camels hair laiy's vest at 81 that
beats them all
Closing out a lot of best standard prints
at sc.
Some entirely new dress trimming, all
silk, 81 per yard All colors
2yard wide felt cloth, 81, l 10 and 81 25
per yard.
Ladies all silk mit,ens, 81 per pair.
An all wool scarlet shirt (mcn's) at 75c
that is worth 81 We are closing out the
line.
Bargains all over the house for the next
week Ar Huns.
The first snow Of the season put in an ap
pearauce on Saturday afternoon lNst-Qute
II fall Of the leaty flakes, which melted as
fast as they fell
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

$3.50, SO, -, 81 and Sc buysa good over
coat at Oak Hall.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

The fra of F. y. Sweetser * Co. Wa lis.
solved Jan. OH, 1856, and the stock and
good will Of the firm Of f. u. Sweetser 4 Co.
and later Of + D. Sweetser, is now out Of
trade. having been sold To II b. Williams
sud Frank ". Tucker The hrn in charge Of
the goods in store in po'toftics block will be
known ~ Williams { Tucker. All notes and
accounts may be paid to the new firm of ".
4 r. and their receipt will he acknowledged
by me. Thanking the public for their liberal
patronage AMI kindness during nv late ,ils
ability for business. make my bow. | also
recommend to the favorable consideration az
my many friends and patrons the ne- firm,
a. H. L. Williams j. an oil business man Of
this county, and f " Thicker has been in
our employ the last ten years. They mlyst
any time Ice found ready and willing to 10
all tbs, is fair aud right, Respectfully sub,
ritted, =. d. Swrsr.,R
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

Stcicls paula,"un ovcrslis Manufacture,
IN ottawa are The bcel made, aud rsr! fitting
Try Them
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13
Elected Sure.

BY the largest majority ever given in La
Sale county. 1000 overcoats from $3.50 to
"a. so; also 1875 suits for men, boys and
children; prices from almost nothing to $50
for the best mems suit, at the lowsa one
ryice house in the state. Underwear not
squaled ia price or quality something good
for IS cents aud up. good red knit shirts
and drawers for SO cents. Don't be fooled
By those who tell you Fiske & Been are a
high.priced house and that you can buy your
shirts and underwear, socks and neckties,
also hsndksrchiefs cheap at dry goods
store or some one-horse bankrupt John con-
Germ, who sell old shop-worn, moth eaten,
out-ofstyle goods that are not cheap at any
price. Fiske s BEEN are always at the
head. Always get what you buy, at one
price and that the lowest. Remember that
Fiske & BEEN are the greatest clothiers and
gents outHtters in the state. The late sly les
in hats and caps, also trunks and valises and
everything you want at Fiske x Beem's
Also the celebrated Waterbury watch is given
with every SD cash sale outside the mer-
chant tailor department. Don wait too
long for the watch. Don't be fooled, but
come direct to
FlsKE & BEEN.
P. S.-Tell the ladies they are welcome
Mr.. Perry will take pleasure in showing
1, Lo, onr nb;lIran's Hama
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-11-13

Miss Krarer an EsquimsuI lady, dwarf,
i expected TO be here a, the VI. i. church
one evening next week She will he dressed
in winter costume and describe the httits
and customs Of her people as well a. The
country they occupy. She will be in ltcs
On Monday night.