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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20

The Encampment.
If Ottawa does not secure the location OF
the permanent Encamping Grounds for the
Illinois National Guards, ii will not be from
a lack of energy shown by Messrs. Lynch,
Mayo, Duncan, Hull, liapeman, pyer, Reed,
the matter in charge, Nor will it arise from
the fact that the city has not offered suita-
bic place for the purpose desired, or strong
enough inducements to have the place offered
selected 1t viii be simply the result of a
fatality that seems to seize hold upon every
thing that Ottawa wants and lands it ut
some other point. For years our citizens
have been entertaining committees Hho had
the locating Of state institutions, and for
years such committees have enjoyed the good
cheer offered them, and then, like the men
in the scriptural parable, passed by on the
other side On Wednesday the commission
appointed by the Governor to locate the en-
campment visited this city to look over the
/
the citizens committee had to present
| Those of the commission who came by "A
special train on the c. Il & O. Ry. were
General Vance, Brigadier General Reece of
the 81 Brigade, Lieut. Reece and Col. J W,
| Schafer, Inspector Of rife pract ce OF the
state They were accompanied b. Mr.. I
! W Lee, chief clerk Of the passenger depart
ment of the C. b & O., and a number OF
other persons. General Fitzsimons a mem
be the commission, was not present. Be
fore reaching the city the land about Ly
mans Mound was inspected, and it was
agreed by all that it was a most magnificent
place for a rifle range. After dinner at
the Clifton Hotel the party proceeded Il
Buffalo Rock, where the cncampment Of last
summer was held. After thoroughly look
ing it over the commission returned to The
hotel, and ct four o'clock left for Chicago
As no opinion was offered by any member o
the commission as to the pros poets Of any
place yet looked at. our people can indulg,
the hope that either the Lyman farm Of
Buffalo Rock will be selected Mr.. Lynch
who has been indefatigabe in his efforts I,
secure the encampment for the city, feels ~
sured that if Ottawa is not in the lead, sh,
is yet pressing very close for the place.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20
XI.9O
$40
Buys prime pebble goat boot at
}. MEGAFFIN's s.

Ulrich, the alleged professor of paleontol
ogy in Cornell University, who recently Wis
tied this city, turns out to be frst-clas'
sharper. He has since visiting here taker
in Prof Hurd of Knox College, to the ex
tent of several valuable geological speci
mems. At Monmouth he represented him
self to be professor of geology in thu
Lehigh University, and took several order
for geologic specimens from the college pro
fessors at that point
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20
RrpourER.-Hon. Norman l.. Freeman,

REPoRrER.-Hon. Norman l.. Freeman,
who is one of the best court reporters in the
United States, is in the city, attending upon
the sessions Of the Supreme Court Mr..
Freeman was appointed to his present posi-
ton in April, 1868. His first volume Of the
Illinois Reports is number thrty,one.
SHELpoN.-The Rockford journal states
that Judge Sheldon, of the Supreme Bench,
now in this city attending the sessions Of
the court, in company with several other
capitalists Of Rockford, has recently bought
several thousand acres Of prairie land in
Southern Minnesota.
BARToN.-Mr. Michael Barton. so long and
favorably known as the agent of the Rock
Island Company at La Sale, having resigned
his position with the company has entered
upon the duties of cashier of the Spring
Valley National Bank. recently chartered
Mr.. Bartons long commercial experience
and practical business knowledge insure a
successful career as a banker.
| TEXAs.-Masteri in. Chancery George W. W
Blake, after an absence of ten days in Texas
has returned to resume his official cares
His impressions of the Lone Star State ar,
the most favorable, and he reports an unpre
cedented migration from the northern states
thither. The court house people are all re
ioicing at Blake's temperance. They wer'
Just triHe fearful he might yield to thu
Establishments OF the Waco agriculturists
invest all his money in cattle ranch snC
turn ranger.
| EUcHRE-Judge and Mrs Blanchard en-
rertaned number of their friends at a yer.
pleasant progressive euchre party on Tues
lay evening. Among those present were
Judges Sheldon, Schofeld, Scott, Slope an
Magruder, of the Supreme Bench Mr., an
Mrs. c. d. Trimble, Mr.. and Mrs. W. II
rowne, Colonel and Mrs. llapeman and Mrs
Thomas, Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. Nash, Mr.. an
Mrs. W. w. Nash, Mr.. and Mrs. Cotton, Di
= and Mrs. Dyer, Mr.. and Mrs. Strickland
, Mrs. Crumpton, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Hook
Mrs. Cole, Misses Eldredge and Cornell
Nr. L. C. Lewis, Capt. 7. c. Fullerton, ID
Bascom, Supreme Clerk A. II Taylor an
Mr.. II. NJ kilby. After cards light refresl
mens were served.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20
NEW FIRM. NEW LOCATION!


Stewart Jefiery, 100 Main Street
w. X. Stewart, Ottawa veteran cOntrac-
tor and builder, and W. A. Jeffrey have
formed a partnership in the carpenter bust
ness. They are located on Main street, three
doors west of Mitchelrs restaurant, on the
first floor Of Gilman's building. Both are
thorough, fast workmen, and are prepared
to do all work in their line in first class
manner, quicker and cheaper than can be
done in La Sale county. Work in city or
country. Bring on your jobs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20
ALWAYS AHEAD.
4 Magnificent Display of Carpets at scott
Bros ~ Co.'S.

As the season approaches for spring reno
vations, it will be gratifying to know that
Scott Bros. X Co. are prepared to make the
finest display in the line of carpets, rugs,
drUggets, crumb cloths and mattings ever
before seen in this magnificent dry goods pal
ace and furnishing house, and that they will
also eclipse any former effort of theirs in fine
lace curtains, window shades, drapery poles,
fixtures, etc. In addition TO this, while it
would seem almost impossible, their latest
display of
FINE DRESS SILKS,
both in quality and price, is actually a mar
vel and an entire new departure in this line.
Every imaginable shade In latest and most
desirable styles, and what is still more sur
prising, ranging in price from 25c. and soc.
per yard, and from that upward. To do
yourselves justice you should examine the
above line Of goods, and while you will find
the above line of goods all ct a desirable quail
ty, their prices this season are lower than
ever before heard of.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20

At the High School Senior Glass election
for essayis,s on commencement day, Messrs.
Hunsherger, Young, Beach, Scott, Eldrelge,
Killelea and Harmon, Of the young gentle
men. we're chosen and Misses Agard, Jes-
sup, Hamilton, Rhiel, Strawn, Roberts and
Tuberty, of the young ladies. Eldredge was
selected as valedictOrian, killea historian,
Miss Rhiel salutstorian, and Miss Agard
prophecies. Thirty eight graduate in the
class
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20
Gasoline stoves.
Latest improved. at Manley q Jordan's.

We wish it understood that we are showing
the largest and most complete line of carpets
it has ever been our pleasure to show, and
for quality we have the best for the price, A
large number Of people have already placed
orders, and the goods are now being care
fully made. Come and see for yourself at
HUNS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20

On Thursday the loungers in the Circuit
Court room were agreeably surprised to be-
hold hanging on the wall back Of his Honor
Judge Blanchard large half length crayon
of the late o. c. Gray, lawyer Of whom the
older members of the La Sale county bar
seldom speak without emotion,-a man
whose untimely death robbed the county and
state Of one Of the most brilliant legal minds
they ever had within their borders The
picture is presented to the court by Mr.. Geo
v. W. Blake.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS,

We are authorized TO announce that Mr.. Al. THOMAS
viii be a candidate for Office of Highway Commissioner
Of the Town Ottawa at the ensuing town election.
We are authotized to announce that Mr.. JOHN
BAILEY will be a candidate for Town Collector at the
ensuing town election
We are authorized 10 announce that JOHN G. ARM
STRONG will he candidate for the office OF Town
Clerk az the ensuing township election.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20
What 81 Buys.

20 lbs dried peaches for 81.
20 lbs prunes for 81
20 lbs rice not broken for 81.
Bib cans table peaches for ST.
10 BIB cans tomatoes for 81
10 BIB cans pie peaches for 81,
lbs dried blackherries for ST.
And everything else in the grocery line
cheaper than ever at BURKE Bros.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20

James Ford will be candidate for re. elec
ton as supervisor of the town of Wallace at
the next election. Eis friends, knowing his
worth and his good, honest record of the two
years past, are determined to work energet
ically to return him again.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20

The rumor comes here that John Gross
has be- n fined $40 and costs and sentenced
to 80 days in Jail at Lincoln, Neb., for his
behavior out there. The Lincoln J. p. mus,
have very enlarged view Of the fitness of
things! He would hardly have Jared so well
in Ottawa, eggs or no eggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20

Child & Phipps have been lab!ring with
spring fever, which broke out i'll the way of
general cleaning up. BY today the store
will be clean again and look as neat as pref
ty girl and bright new summer dress.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20

The agent of NJ. Fitch's Square, True
Tailor System, for cutting ladies' and chill
dren's garments, may be found at the resi-
dence of John Stout, East Main ST., where
the system and models may be purchased.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20

James Smith for some time an employc at
the Clifton house stables, was married on st,
Patrck's day to Jennie Donavan, daughter
of James Donavan. of this city They will
make their home in New York.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20

Alschuler, the clothier, is busy getting in
new spring goods of all kinds and descrip-
tons, and the public will find when they
set about buying their spring clothing, wheth'
er for men, youths, boys or children, that nc
house in Ottawa will offer a choicer line OF
goods or lower prices on straight goods.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20

The children of Mr.. II. Ilossack, who
have been suffering with the dread typhoid
which robbed them of their sister, are i'm
proving rapidly and will soon be well again,
it is boped
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20
Teachers

In the high school or public schools please
remember in ordering books to let me know
of all changes, as | will furnish all school
books and school supplies, at lowest prices
] am in the school book business.
+. Y. GRIGGs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20

Pasturing at Reddick's Stock Farm, miles
west of Ottawa. Good pasture, shade and
water by the lst Of April or as soon as grass
is good. Apply at Egan's Livery Stable.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20
Store shades.

We are now prepared to make large window
shades, suitable for store windows, &c. Also,
anything you want in smaller ones, and big
line OF fancy shades.
W II. HULL n Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20

For the most perfect fitting shoes in every
style and at the lowest possible cash price
go to j. Megaffins. His new stock is now be
ing received daily; perfect fit guaranteed
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20
MI22.~
NeN1T1L1s&
Nszunznusu.a'1n

The OHo'ca Photographer (Late Postmastcr.)
AT HIS GALLERY IN PERSON
Al Ready for a booming Business.
900 BABIES AND 1000 OLD SETTLERS
WANTED!
And HW Be
PHOTOGRAPHED FREE OF CHARGE
During the months of March and April, on
Wednesdays, as follows, to-wit.:
OLD SErrLERs-March Eth and 3lst and
April nth aud 2sth
BABlEs-March 24th and April eth and
Dist.
On the above days and dates I will make
negatives and present one good cabinet or
card size photograph to the mother or father
bringing to my gallery children between the
ages of three months and three years, be
tween the hours of 10 A. NJ. and 8 P NJ
also extend the same generous offer to any
man or woman over sixty-ive years of age,
who will call at my gallery between the
hours of A, NJ. and 4 p NJ on the days
named above.
| ihC hpo'C cItNlhl OlltIS are tAltlutu pul y
to residents OF La Sale and Immediately ad
joining counties, and only on the identical
days and date named above | intend to
conduct a general photograph business for
my patrons and the public in general, allow
ing no photographer anywhere to excel the
quality of the photographs produced at my
gallery.
Persons intending 70 prof. by the above
special and liberal offers of free photographs
will confer favor by notifying me by postal
card or otherwise, as far as practicable, q
day or two in advance. Do not get the dates
and days for the babies and old settlers con
fused, as intend to make special arrange
ments for artists, assistants, etc, for each
class Of subjects.
have preserved negatives Of my patron,
for more than twenty years, from which
will furnish duplicates when desired al
greatly reduced prices.
Visitors always welcomed. Come and se'
me. Very respectfully,
W. Z. BOWMAN,
TIE Photographer.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20

Nice variety in boys and children's cloth
ing, new spring styles, cheaper than ever
at NJ. Stiefel's, white corner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20

Bcefsteak, ealcutlet pork chop, calf's
liver with bacon and onions, ham and eggs
cooked to order at Piergue's after dinner
until midnight.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20

You can buy wooden beam, l4-nch, double
shin, hardened plows for $ll at the Ottawa
Clipper Plow Works, where you can also get
your agricultural implements repaired, Every
pillow warranted WM CoLIwELL, PropT.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20

Scott Bros. X Co. advertised 500 yards OF
best prints at 8 for sale last Wednesday.
The crowd commenced coming mat ) o'clock
in the morning, and 10y evening there were
only or pieces left
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20

Compl aints are being made by the local
fishermen that the seining laws are again
being violated The laws upon the subject
prohibiting SEEMING are rigorous enough to
protect those who wish to FISH with line,
and can be enforced if enough interest Is
taken in the matter TO commence prosecu
tions and carry them through.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20

f. R. Waggouer, young man from Strea-
tor, tried the experiment of blowing out the
gas at the Clifton House on Friday last. The
timely assistance of Anthony, the night
clerk, prevented the need of coffin and a
hearse, the usual accomplishments of 4 gas
blowing entertainment
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20
CALL AT CITY MILLS Telephone No. 1l5.
COTTON, DAWELL & HAMILTON.


Have hay carriers that are acknowledged
hy all who have seen them to be ahead of
anything in the market, They are abso
lutely perfect.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20
Now Come

We have received to-day more novelties in
lsces AMI embrOiieries, some handsome
beaded nets and edges to match; all new, At
Hulls.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20

Timothy Lucy, young man Of the north
side Of this city, died Of consumption on
Thursday morning.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20

NJ l.. Marks, well known capitalist of
Mendoza, died on Monday after prolonged
illness. His property is valued at $500 coo
and goes to his wife and children.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20

Father" Robert Wade Is in quite poor
health at his home in East Ottawa. He is
very far advanced in years, but h,, present
illness is not considered alarming.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20

Child & Phipps are selling boys shoes
good ones, at only $l.50.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20

the farmers. Examine the New DEAL. at
MANLEY ~ JORDAN's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20

Latest style spring stiff and soft hats, for
men and boys. at NJ. Sietels, white corner
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20

Dinner only 25c at Piergue's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20

SPRING GooDs ARRIVED View goods. new
goods, at NJ. Shefels, white corner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20
Something Fine

In the cook stove line. Low price at
MANLEY & JORpAN's'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20
FLOUR AND FEED.

The grain prices cover whole range OF market. from
warehouse prices to prices paid for odd loads for feed
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20

Car load Of trunks just in to be sold
cheaper than ever, at NJ. SiefeIs, white
corner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-03-20
PETER EGAN
The Latest Styles of Hacks
Carriages and Buggies,

70 let at Prices to suit the times. Parties weddings
Funerals cnics &c, supplied with Good RIGS on sior,
notice Funerals IN the country or adjoining town.
promptly attended to- Persons taken to or from th'
depus, or to the country, night or day
sT- Remember the place-On Madison street. east o.
sidecut one block west of new court house.
Ottawa Feb 1884. PElEk ELAN
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-09-29
Regrctting His Departure.

WHEREAS, the Rev. L. D. Bass has
this day rendered his resignation as
pastor of this Church, where for two
years or more he has labored so earn
estly and faithfully; and whereas, we
are grieved to part with one we love
SO well--the,etore be it resolved,
1st. That we tender him our heart
felt thanks for the work Of the past,
and beg Gods blessings to accom-
pany hi.2 in his new field of labor.
2nd, That we recommend him as
an earnest christian, a Jealous worker,
a true friend, and one that is ever
ready to advance the cause Of Jesus.
3rd, That these resolutions be in
scribed upon our minute book, and a
copy of same be sent each of our
county papers for publication; also
the Baptist Courier.
Done by order OF the church in con-
ference, Sept. 18th, 1886.
\. H. D. CHANDLER, Mod.
J. \. Hodge,, c. c.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-09-29
Respectfully
The Lunacy Law.

We take occasion to call the atten-
ton of the candidates for the Legis-
lature to the defects in the law rela-
ting TO the admission OF pauper pa
tents to the Lunatic Asylum. IN
der recent amendment, passed prob
ably as a concession to the popular
cry for economy, it is made unlawful
to. send a pauper lunatic, idiot OF i'm
becile to the asylum unless two ply
sicians certify in writing that he is
dangerous OF violent. All that can be
done for such persons, whose friends
cannot provide for them, IS to send
them to the county poor houses. In
these institutions, as is well known,
there are no means or authority for
conining them and no facilities for
their proper treatment. They can
climb the fences, if the gates are lock
ed, and leave whenever they please,
and, when at large. may wander into
danger or get lost and die from star
vation and exposure. Besides, in Or
out Of the poor houses, they are liable
at any moment, through mere imbe-
cility Of mind, to unintentionally
cause immeasmable destruction of
life and property, or in a sudden fit
OF passion, which in such persons is
easily excited, 10 become violent and
dangerous. 1t is like locking the sta
bic after the horse has been stolen to
confne a lunatic in the asylum after
he has committed some violent and
dangerous act, instead Of shutting him
up in time to prevent his doing SO, to
say nothing of tie inhumanity of
Withholding proper care and attend
ance, which can only be had in well
equipped lunatic asylum, for this
unfortunate class. Shortly before or
during the last session of the General
Assembly, we called attention to this
matter, and urged the members of
that body to repeal the Objectionable
provision, but nothing was done. We
now refer to the matter again, for we
consider it Of great importance, in
view OF the safety Of the community,
humanity towards the harmless pau
per lunatics, and genuine economy,
for there is no economy in putting
such persons in the county poor hcus-
es, instead of the State Asylum.
We have headed this article 'The
Lunacv Law" but the provision re-
ferred to, if Judged on its merits,
might well lay claim to the title of
''The Luustic Law" though it could
not with any propriety be called
sharnlless. ."-CoLuD,6in EecoyN.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-09-29
A Long Needed Want Sup
piled.

The commercial interests Of Man
ming have safered for a long time Sc
rious injury for the want of more am
pie opportunities for disposing OF the
large cotton crop of the county. To
be plain, the impression prevails
throughout, slmost the entire county,
and we might justly add, not without
cause, that the cotton market of Man
ming, for town Of its size and facili-
ties, is the poorest in the State. This
has, to our personal knowledge, seri-
ously affected the trade of the place.
We have looked with modification on
the bales of cotton being taken, with
in radious of e few miles Of Man
ming, distance of twenty miles or
more, to the town OF Sumter, or then
shipped to Charleston and sold
10ur merchants, or majority of
them, at least, have felt more keenly
than any one else, the evil consequen-
ces oiahis deserting of home by our
people and resolving to other marts
to sen and buy. They have used
strenuous efforts to stop the tide, and
though willing and anxious to extend
to the farmer equal or greater advan-
tsges in disposing of their cotton than
is afforded by some of our neighbor-
ing towns, yet on account of their pc
culiar circumstances they have to con-
tend against l(notably being bound to
pay q heavy commission, storage etc.
to factors) they have found it impos-
sible. Realizing this and sexperienc-
ing its dire consequences, strenuous
efforts have been made, time and
again, to induce what is known in
commercial circles, as a cotton buyer,
to locate in Manning. This is per-
son whose sole business is to buy cot
ton, and who by his mercantile asso-
Citations is freed from the burdens that
usually cucumber the ordinary mer-
chant and hence is enabled to pay in
cash, the highest market prices for
cotton.
We have been fortunate in having
the presence Of Nj. II. Schwerin in
that capacity, and there is proba-
.bility that others may be induced to
come and occupy this inviting field.
Where an enterprise of this sort re-
suits in so great benefit to the party
having the staple for sale, it is hoped
that they, in turn, will be brought to
realize the fact that our home mer-
chants should be patronized just as
long as they offer equal inducements
with those which carry the cotton tc
remote markets. They should see
their own interest and put all goods
at such a price as will efectually draw
from the minds of our people, that
one oppressive idea, that there is
nothing but lien prices in Manning.