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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-04-03
$I.5O IN ADVANCE.
SAYINGS SMART AND orHzBv71sn.

Who tumblea in the RING
Heels over head. and falls drr-- sf-t
This is a backward 8priuqH
And, as an army in retreat
bWaya like a Viud-hlov7n fEr..h
Ihis month is anything bus fest-
It's not O forward MaFch. H
-Nelg York Journal
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-04-03

One of our brother Journalists went
into a barber shop the other day to have
his hair cut and fell asleep during the
operation. The barber, who aWoks him
when he had finished, said TO him:
''YOu are tired. I understand t. It's
the same way with me when evening
comes All, this head work is something
terrible. Paris Echo.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-04-03

A New Orleans dog every morning
carries to each member Of his masters
family the shoes and stockings dohed on
the previous night and then goes and
gets the morning paper. But this is
nothing. Several Louisville dogs not
Ouly gather up all the shoes and stock
ings, and get the morning paper, but 90
down into the cellar and turn the water
on, prepare breakfast and make up the
beds OUTier-eJOuTHnL
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-04-03

There was a sensation In the Wash
ington Epiphany Church, a Sunday or
two ago, when a well known lady walked
mp the aisle with pair of opera glasses
carried in her hand in a most conspicuous
manner. AS soon as the services com
menced she discovered her mistake, and
her devOtiOns were somewhat disturbed
by the fear that other people had noticed
Columbus Dispatch.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-04-03

Mrs. Bowles-'I guess that's O cheap
cigar your smoking"
Mr.. Bowles-''Yes, I sWore OF USING
tobacco the first OF the year-Boetos
Courier.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-04-03

Westerner .Elr-excuse ms-bat
Doesn't my open window trouble gou =.
Lady Passenger ooh, won
was feeling it a ittle''
Westerner-''Wel, / wouldn't run any
risk OF catching cold. There are some
empty seats forward. ''-H arpel's Bagar.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-04-03

Mrs. Wells (about TO hire q new SER
want Now, IN regard 20 going ont via
iting, L-servant( intsrrupEng Och, 60
out whiniver yez loikes, you'll not find
Bridget O'Aurphy harrud, mum, or die
tatorial loike.-JuGge
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-04-03
At the Police Court:

At the Police Court:
A beggar has been arrested as a vaga-
bond.
'.Then you have no employment?'
said the Judge
Pardon me, monsieur" he replied
without a blush. '.You are mistaken.
I do the blind man. Graphic.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-04-03

''FOr whom are you wearing that
weed on your hat, PodsonY'
',lHy wife"
sis she dead?''
'.No, but she's pretty sick, and
thought I'd put it on now, so she might
see how bad I'm going to feel when she's
Chicago NeI5s.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-04-03

At a dinner at which the printing
trade was well represented, an exchange
relates, an English nobleman, who had
heard a great deal Of praise bestowed
upon Gutenberg, proposed the latter's
health, but, upon some one tugging at
his coat tails and informing him that the
great inventor was dead, Strengthened
up and continued: 81 regret to an
nounce that intelligence has Just been
received announcing the death Of Mr..
Gutenberg. philadelphia Ledger.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-04-03

s'Ihs sword p says the Ha
flssr, aha5 been 1aatel Iil1a
Even Ehir no. n
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-04-03

Mr.. O., has weak, feminine, voice.
''There is a dime for yOu, my brave sol-
der" he said, as he tossed the coin into
the cap Of a poor fellow who was blind.
''Thank you, maEm, was the response.
''I'm not a woman" was the ind glanE
reply. ''Thank you, miss" was the
prompt retort.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-04-03

81 got It, ma, hurrah % shouted Jimmy
Tuhboy as be rushed into the houss
and made for the warmesb place next Lhs
stove.
aGot whatg'' inquired his mother.
HOh, I've been 1ected president Of the
bays cigarette club. Just squozs FL BY
two majority. Big thing ten yer, map
''James, I shall speak 70 y0uF lltieE
about this. He win not allow you 10
make cigarettes"
.Huhl He smokes a pipe I've got
my rights as wen as hs.a-Har55r5
Post
sSse here, you scamp" eaid Ga irate
Irish gentleman to e tramp -h Il were
only as near you as you are 60 ms I'd
break youF head. ''-Lolgst Cisfasa
tits said that Confueiua never spoke
word &c dinner. We gaze CGafllle
credit for being more 81
than to always make hil vie
blessing. pGusUills Esss
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-04-03
THE LETTER TO GOULD.

New YORK, March 27.-The following let
ter passed from the general executive
board of the Knights of Labor to Mr.. jay
Gould to-day:
NOBLE ORDER or TEE X. OF i. OF
America, "OFFICE OF THE GEN. SEC.,'' :
PHIL ADELPHIAs Pa, March p.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-15
Hotel Colfax, Colfax Springs, Ia.

A fashionable summer resort and finest
sanitarium in America, S33 miles west OF
Chicago, "a miles east of Des Moines. All
Rock Island express trains stop here. Will
open May 20, for summer of lsS6-that
prince of caterers, Geo. Christian, manager.
Accommodations for $50 guests. Parlors
and rooms elegantly furnished. Tables
sumptuously provided, Wide, open veran-
das on all sides, and windows admitting
light and fresh air Grounds in fine order.
Swings, hammocks, bowling alleys, croquet,
billiards, and every auxiliary to healthful
amusement. Pleasant walks and drives in
shady groves. Mineral baths under drec-
ton of competent physician. "Old NJ. :"
water, a great restorer and invigorator,
Beautiful scenery. Facilities for boating
and fishing Thayer's Northwestern Or
chestra engaged for the season. Informal
"Hops' and evening concerts. Good society
and congenal surroundings. The temporary
abode of cultivated and refined people
Write or telegraph at once for rooms before
"THE RUSH commences.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-15
THE COURTS.
ClICuit Court.
NEW CASES, WEEK OF MAY SRI.

NEW CASES, WEEK OF MAY STH.
Law. Franklin Mcveagh 6 Co. v. Jas. T.
Walsh, attachment, 81, loo.
woodson and Blanchard v. Powell ct AL
attachment for attorney fees, $500.
Gates & Feehan v. Burrill, assumpsit,
$1,000.
Chaneery.-H. S. Corwin v. Libby Hibben
ct al, partition proceeding.
VIM. Bauer v. J. F. Kendig ct al, injunc-
ton to restrain defendant from using and
operating steam engine and boiler above
plaintiffs place Of business.
Agnes Giese v. Oscar Giese, divorce, re-
side at Peru, grounds of complaint desertion'
Sarah A. Niles v. W. W. Niles, divorce,
reside at Marseilles, cause Of complaint
desertion.
Observation-Disclosures by confession en-
tered against James T. Walsh in favor of D..
Z. Sullivan, $33O.S1; Jeremiah T. Walsh,
1866 S4 weidley & Clarey, $576.67 James
Keane, $ll2,47; Catherine Walsh, S56S.56 !;
Andrew O. Donnell, S2l9.7S, National City
Bank, $3.50; National City Bank, $500.
Cyimmol.-People, etc, v. Peter Reichart,
recognizance.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-15

The meeting of the association at Rutland
was quite successful, about sixty teacher:
being in attendance. The paper prepared
by Prof Heslctt, of Mendoza, on Spelling
was an able one, and this important branch
of instruction was fully discussed by Profes
sors Thomas Of La Sale, Bangs of Wash
burne, Parker of Wenona, Phillips of Los.
tant, Dilla of Dana, Ong Of Tonica, and 9th
ers. The Disadvantages Resulting from
frequent Changes of Teachers was also
clearly shown, and many excellent and in
structiye remarks from Miss Maloney OF
Rutland, Miss Hughes of La Sale, Prof San
ders Of Seneca. Professors Heller, Kelly
and Wiley also gave some excellent advice TO
parents and school officers on this subject.
These meetings are becoming a settled insti-
tuition and very popular with teachers. The
lecture delivered by Prof c. W. Tufts of OF
tawa gave the usual amount of satisfaction
and was warmly applauded.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-15
From Garfield.

GARFIELD ILL.,, May 18th. A hail and
rain storm visited this place on the 18th,
breaking out some of l.. l.. Winters wind
ow lights; no other damage was done here
as far as heard from. Corn planting stop
ped suddenly. Many of the nen had just
time enough left to get complete wetting,
and a little pelting to remind them it had
hailed some; some of the hen-wife turn OF
mind had hard struggle to keep their
"little chickens in the garden dry,
Fruit prospect is very fine here at this
time. Grass was never In the recollection
of the white man as forward as this time
in May.
Some of the farmers have been caught
by sowing bad seed, and have to pillow 1t
under and plant corn.
J.J. Wintnr shipped out 500 dozen eggs
this week. LNNks like he had bonanza
on the egg trad,. Do"'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-15

day, the 7th day of February last, Anton
Rossak, a Polander, residing in the same
city, unprovokingly shot him in the left
breast 1t appeared that Cassidy and a
friend. John Early, who had been riding in
one of Cassidy's rigs, had hitched their
horse and gone into a saloon kept by Ben.
Doll on 9th street, and there met Rossak
and friend. Rossak desired to take the
rig, and on Cassidy's refusing to allow him,
went out of the saloon. unhtched the horse
and started off. The bar keeper called Cas-.
sidy's attention TO defendants movements
and he started after him. Having stopped
the rig and dragged the defendant out, high
words passed and Rossak drew o revolver
and fired with the effect above stated. The
defense was that the act was done in self.
defense and that Cassidy was the assaulting
party. A great number of witnesses were
examined, who swore to defendants having
the reputation in La Sale of being peace
able and orderly man. The case was argued
on Wednesday by States Attorney Moloney
and W. II. Stead for the people, and Z. F.
Bull and s. z. Hall for the defendant. The
jury retired at FIVE o'clock. and after re.
naming out all night came in on Thursday
morning and asked for an instruction allow.
ing them under the indictment for attempt
to commit murder to return a verdict Of an
assault with intent to do bodily harm, there
being no considerable provocation. Having
received such an instruction from Judge
Blanchard, they again retired, and very
shortly afterwards returned verdict in &C
cordance with it. The punishment Of Ros.
SAX will be fine or imprisonment in the
county Jail, or both, the judge fixing the
same.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-15
From MarSeilles.
MARsEILLEs, May nth, 1886.

The new members of the board met last
Monday evening with the old members,
and tried to organize by the election OF a
chairman, Twenty.three ballots were had
every time resulting In three for David
Samuels and three for Martin Hogan, and
so they adjourned without any election.
According to their commissions the police
man and street commissioner hold over.
1t is reported that the saloons have taken
out their government license, and by some
1t was said that they trusted the old board
before they dissolved, would renew the II.
cense. This morning notice was distrib-
uted on the streets offering $500 reward
fully sold intoxicating liquors, signed by
the Citizens League Committee.
&. w. Dow came home the other day
from Chicago, where he had lately taken
his folding bed business, and reported a
lively time on account Of the strike. His
own men could not or rather were not per.
mitted to work.
Mr.. Hildebrand Is fitting up his building
at the head of Main St, for drsssmaking
shop and residence. He will reside here
permanently.
The affairs of the "Pitts Co.," are at last
arranged and the business will go on with
the Pitts boys, NJ H., A. ", and 7. ID. as
managers. The concern has been pur.
chased by foreign capital. Throughout
these long trying years since their first fail,
ure, these gentlemen have abundantly
proven their Integrity. About 10 per cent
of their total indebtness has been paid in
spite of the hard times. The men who
lately wxked for them get their pay in full,
one half at once, balance in June.
The Improvements contemplated by the
Land Water Power Co, are in progress.
The old Illinois works has been put in re-
pair and the power leading from the race
will he entirely new. Another wheel will
be put in on the east side of the present
one to supply power to f. j, Keagle's ma
chine and blacksmith shop, Charles Car
meys machine anu blacksmith shop, S. T.
Osgood's, grain and lumber, and Harring-
ton Il Hogan's, grain and coal, as we'll as
others who desire power. This is a move
in the right direction. Arrangements are
contemplated that will provide a large
building where room and power may be
furnished to ali who wish it..
Rev. j. S'raub attends the funeral of
Mrs Green, of Dayton to day. 1t is not
definitely certain that he will stay her e
another year
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-15

The following marriage licenses were is.
sued by the county clerk during the week:
Thomas W Engles and Bonnie VI IIalligan
John Knecht and Nellie L Neary.
Vim q Smith and Mrs Hannah Amberg.
Charles Schobcrt and Barbara Lawscheid
Charles + Schmidt and Christina Danahcr
Jordan W Michael and Gertrude G Miller
John Ryczek and Frances Fons.
Alfred Cohen and Hattie Alschuler.
Walter Day and Julia Rabbit.
Christian Iiode and Catherine O'Trick.
Clyde Eastman and Mary q Donogh.
Lewis VIM Price and Mary Jane Moore.
james McGovern and Lizzie McGinnis.
Edward Brennan and Mary Ann Tuohey.
Frank Pysaka aud Mary Jaroszeski.
Charles Allen and Carrie Powell.
Matthew Lock and Rosa Knash.
William Beard and Louise Steadmln.
Matthew Chalder and Agnes Ferris
Godfrey We'll and LenOra II Bard.
Paul Kreiger and Barbara Bada.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-15
From Ransom.

Many of the old settlers say that Thurs
days storm was the worst ever seen in this
vicinity. In the village and north of it the
hail did little damage, but in the south part
Of the township fences were blown down
trees damaged, and windows smashed &c
pieces. On W. Ii. Conard's place over $50
lights of glass were broken. Many of the
hail stones were as large as hens eggs.
While breaking tile Monday evening
Gus Steinharlt was struck in the eve by &
flying splinter which cut through the lie
and injured the eye. He has gone to Chi
cago for treatment.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-15

Senator Van Wyck, of Nebraska, is
probably the most bow-legged man that
was ever in public life, and it Is one of the
traditions of the country he comes from
that he has his pants cut with circular
saw. The result is that those garments are
very conspicuous for their baggy appear
ance, and usually attract attention and
comment when he is walking away from a
group of his friends. The other day Sena-
tor Vance, of North Carolina, who is a
great wag, was standing with party of
Senators when Van Wyck passed. Says
Vance:
ado you see those pantaloons old Crazy
Horse has got on?" | never look at them
without being reminded of story Of an
old tar-heel down in my State, who went to
the circus for the first time in his life.
When he came home he sat around the tav-
ern one night drinking mOonshine whisky
and telling his friends what he had seen
He looked down upon them with an air of
superiority, and they were rather meek in.
quisitive.
One of them says: "Uncle Zeke, did you
see the bar at the circus?"
"Yes," says Uncle Zeke Il seen the bar. >
"Well," says the questiGner, what kind
OF bar WAS II, L ncle LeKe =
81 never seen a bar afore, was the reply
"but it pears to me as if that mought be d
right smart of a bar"
did you see the lion Uncle Zeke?" put
in another one.
Eyes, | seen the lion"
"Waal, what sort of lion was it, Uncle
Zeke?"
IL never seen a lion afore, but it 'peared
to me that it mought be a right smart of q
lion"
"Did you see the camel, Uncle Zeke? ?"
"l | seen the camel"
what sort of camel was 1t?
"Waal, | never seen camel afOre, but /
peared to me that it mought be RICH
smart of camel"
"Did you see the elephant, Uncle Zeke ?
eyes, | seen the elephant"
"What sort of an elephant was it, Uncle
Zekew
"Waal, | never seen an elephant afore
but it 'peared to me that it mought be ,
right smart of an elephant, barring that he
had good deal OF slack leather about hi!
pants "-IRter-Ocedn.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-15

On Tuesday Patrick Moloney, Of La Sale,
who for year past has resided at the Com.
ty Asylum, was brought before Judge Gil
bert and an inquest held as to his sanity.
After examining County Agent Gibson and
Warden Reedy, and listening to the incohe.
rent utterances Of the defendant, the jury
found him not sane. His enfecblement of
mind arises from an injury received while
working in coal mine at La Sale. lie is
an old man of IS, and his recovery is not
possible. The court ordered him sent to
KankakCe.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-15

d. Lorraux can always be relied upon
not only to carry in stock the best of every
thing, but to secure the agency of such arti-
cles ~ have we'll known merit, and are pop
ular with the people, thereby sustaining the
reputation of being always enterprising and
ever reliable, Having secured the agency for
the celebrated Dr. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, will sell it on positive guar
antee 1t will surely cure any and every af-
lection of throat, lungs and chest, and to
show our confidence we invite you to call and
get a trial bottle free.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-15
Decoration IDuy.

A very lengthy Decoration Day meeting
was held at the Supervisors Room on Tues
day evening and a large number were in at
tendance The question at issue before the
meeting was the day to be chosen for the
observance of memorial services. A number
of speeches were made in favor of Sunday,
and a number in favor of Monday. After
considerable wrangling it was decided by a
vote Of 30 to II that Monday should be Sc
lectcd rs the day, and in accordance there
with the necessary preliminary steps were
taken. DR.. II. F. Dyer, chairman of the
General Committee, reported the following
sub committees
Fnaacc Comai1ec--T. L. MacKinlay, W
c, Bale, James McQuade.
Commdtre on Stmds.-W. Burgess, Jacob
Bane, John lIorner.
Comadttee on Naaic.--Frank Mariner, W
Z. prichard, Frank Kendall, Miss Harrison
Commtlce on Carriages Capt. Fullerton
NJ. b. Mitchell J. T. Scott.
WarsbaL Maj j. Widmer.
Narkmg Grares. South Ottawa Thomas
Mason, J. r. llorDer. Catholic Cemetery
Michael IIannilen, Matthew Bailey, Tim
Douahue. Ottawa Cemetery-Wm. Burgess
l.. W. Brewer, Maj. T. G. Gibson.
Eower COmDIaee.-Mrs. d. IIapeman
Mrs. h. F. Dyer, Mrs s. S. Willis.
The committee on finance were not ready
to report, but it was stated $l33.05 haC
been collected
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-15
Hammond, Louisiana.

No point in the South is at the present
time attracting more attention among land
seekers and others throughout the north
west, who are looking for winter homes con.
veniently near, than Hammond, the Ne,r
Land Point and future popular winter resort
Of Louisiana. For circular entitled a
Northern Mans Verdict of Hammond
Louisiana" apply TO the undersigned, a
Manchester, Iowa. J. +. MERRY,
Gen. Vest. Pass. AT.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-15

Two packs of foxhounds are sustained nv
English settlers 10 the northwestern corner
of Iowa for the sport of chasing the prairie
wolf or an occasional fox. The hunting lie
carried on chiefly In the spring, ADD is de
scribed as having all the elements of the
liveliest sport of that kind. The preseu,
season has been an exceedingly good one,
and the packs Will be ENLARGED.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-15

Thirteen boys Ia the school at Arcola,
Ill, struck sgain: further study when
called in after rec ,ss. The teacher, who
apparently is horn ilplomatist, called up
the thirteen largest girls in the room, told
them of the state Of affairs, and ordered
them to march out and each bring In boy.
Within three minutes and half a bakers
dozen of lads with very red faces were
trying to study holes in their books, and
have been too busy since to talk about the
aad affair
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-15

DIED.-At his residence in Serena,
Michael Flaherty, who was born in Ire
land in 1901, came to Boston in 1882, and to
this place in 1856, where he has since
lived Although he lived to a good old
age his death WAS fastened by an accident.
He was devout member of the Catholic
church all his life and received its last
rites when diving.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-15

Rev. G. b. Miller announces to the people
Of Harding and vicinity that the re-Opening
Of the Methodist church at Freedom will
take p ace tomorrow. Services at 10. 30 O. m.
and 7.sOp.n Preaching by Presiding Fl.
der AXtcll.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-15

Mrs. DR.. Keck finishes this afternoon a
four days engagement at the Clifton, and
well has been her success with the afflicted,
Judging from the reports brought in from
the many patients now under her care here.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-15
Library Report.

Number Of books taken from the Library
during the month of April CAS-. Books have
been presented by the following persons /;
Two t2), by Hon. Wm. Cullen; one (l), by
Judge Eldredgc two (2), by Mr.. Day.
ANNUAL REPORT.
Number of books taken from the library
during the year, 1925 Number Of books
presented, Sc. Number of books the library
contains at present, 1865.
May 9th, 1886. l., +. MACY, Lib.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-15

FIRST DAN OF WHITES BLUE BULL-Theresa g.,
record 2:i2I9 by Starlight, by Ethan Allen
SECOND DAM-Molle Downing by Alexanders Edwin
Forrest
THIRD DAM-Madame Porter, dam Of Jim Porter, rec
ord 2;2S4D by grandson of American Eclipse.
FOURTH DANDY Bertrand, son of Sir Archy.
FIFTH DANNY Sir Archy, of Imported Domede.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-05-15

An Elkhart, Ind, farmer dug Into q
large mound on his farm and found the
skeletons of twenty-five bodies that mad
been buried face downward. and the skulls
If all hsd been crushed In Of De oaek.