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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-01-21
Mendoza,

Rev. Mr.. Stedman, of the Baptist church,
who has accepted a call to Detroit, Mich,
preached his farewell sermon last Sunday.
lie has been here for about six years, and
his departure is much regretted by his CON
gregation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Fernberg, who were
last week married in Chicago, are spending
their honey moon in New York.
Mr.. Wm. Sproule and family have left this
city, to reside on farm near Paw Paw.
Messrs. Wells. Colson, p. G. Weaver,
Fred. Bailey and Ed. Rice have gone to Of
tawa to fill their old places as turner's in the
organ factory. Their families will remain
here until spring.
The Mendoza, Troy Grove and Clarion
Farmers Insurance Co. have elected the fol
lowing officers: directors. John l., Jacoby,
John Ferguson, J. p. Hopkins, for three
years VIM. Gilman, c. Scheidenhelm and
John L. Miller, for two years; c. 7. Franks,
II. B. Corkins and s. N. Gillet for one year
The directors chose the following officers
William Gilman, president; John Ferguson,
secretary; and Jno. L. Miller, treasurer. II.
b. Corkins, surveyor for the town Of Men
dota; John Ferguson, for Troy Grove; ]. P
Hopkins, for Clarion; and S. N, Gillst fol
Meriden.
The new union depot will be lighted by
incandescent electric lights from the city
companys plant, which have introduced
successfully many lights in private resi-
dences.
Mr.. John Madden, one Of the best Of Men
dota's young men, is, hear, doing splen
didly as lawyer in Ottawa. He is bound
TO succeed, and will have large list Of
clients from this neighborhood.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-01-21
An effort Is being made to organize cade

military company at Utica.
An artesian we'll for II. S. Gilbert has
been finished at Utica. II is 1886 feet deep.
The second fight between Billy Meyers, of
Streator, and Harry Gilmore. Of Minneapo-
lis, took place on Tuesday last, at "North.
Judson, Ind" at IL p m. II resulted in Q
" knock out in one minute and forty sec
onds for Meyers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-01-21
Kerosene by the Barrel at a dis
count from gallon prices.
Ely. GRIGGS.
Oh, what is death to life7
One dead could well afford
To waste his shroud.
Csnst thou afford
M xrocta N "a ,uor11

This is a question that demands thought
when one has a cough, cold, throat trouble, or
lung disease, FOR we know they very often
terminate in consumption.
5O-cent bottle of DR.. Bigelow's Cough Cure
will promptly and thoroughly cure the worst
case Of recent cough, cold or throat or lung
trouble. Buy the dollar bottle for chronic
cases. Pleasant , take Sold by druggists.
Tecumseh Mic.liganJ I have been selling
March IS, 1885,! havelBigelow's Cough Cure
been troubled with alfor over two years and
hard cough for manylfnd it one of the best
years, and have found medicines have ever
nothing 20 help me unlsold My wife has used
til tried DR. Bigelow' slit for lung trouble and
Positive Cure, whichlfnds ii an excellent
has completely curedlremedy, and it gives
me- lgood satisfaction.
WELCOME SyreMlSI DR. w. B. YOUNG,
Knoxville, Iowa
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-01-21
The West End.

Jas. Hickey, Of Tonica, has so far recov-
cred from his long illness as to be out again
on the streets
Roberts Lodge A. o. U. w., Of Tonica, was
incorporated under the State law.
The |. V. & N. telegraph line is completed
and in operation.
&c. Msyfeld, of Galloway, has removed
TO Kangley, and is running team, hauling
goods to and from Streator.
The Peru Electric Light Co. have now 1923
lamps running, and will soon have two large
dynamos to supply.
A new grain elevator is to be erected at
Utica, for shipment OF grain by rail. Pretty
soon smother canal convention will have to
be called 10 save the canal from the railroads
sgsin
The Tonica Congregationalists had sue
eess.ul week Of prayer, and 20 converts
have joined the church.
The city Of Peru is in high feather. In
otner WORDS, tue west Emu Ii luuuIRlnB III
red paint. When the l. V. & N. came along
only weighty subscription from the people
could possibly induce the road to run through
the town. Unless this we're paid, the festive
locomotive would give the burg the slip SO,
after numerous appeals, threats, beggings,
&C., &c, the money was raised-on paper.
Now, however, the G., b. & q. Co. announce
that as they will lease the road Of the |. V.
& N Co., they will release the subscribers to
the right Of way fund from the obligations
as soon as they receive the deeds to the right
of way and depot grounds originally asked
for, as well as to all the outlying lots or par.
GELS of land or other property, which has
been acquired or contracted for, and
has been placed in undisputed possession of
the same, at the exact cost at which the
property has been bought.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-01-21
Earlville.

Mrs. James z. Work, of Joliet, with her
daughter, are visiting Mrs. d. A. Towne.
The First National Bank has declared o
four per cent dividend.
Tho Sons Of Veterans will produce the
drama "Ouf Heroes" on the 9Th.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-01-21
County Court.

O'Conor VS. Crois; judg. VS. def.
Reid ct al, vs. Tecl suit to recover money
on book accounts. Judg. vs. def.
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Recorders Office.

Eighty-two instruments were recorded for
the week ending Jan. 18th. Fifty.six of these
were deeds and the remainder mortgages,
releases, etc.
Amt of deeds over 81 900. .s47 900
Amt of mortgages over $1,000. ..... 20, 900
Deeds over mortgages $27, 500
FER cent OF deeds. .......................T 01
Per cent OF mortgages. ............... 800
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Horses Wanted.

The undersigned, having purchased the property
known AZ the Moody Feed Yard, prepared at all
times 10 buy and sell good market Horses.
Patrons OF the yard will receive the prompt at
tentoD rs heretofore. SEELEY d CAREW.
Ottawa, III.
y. B.-we keep for sale Hun,phrsys Ne,o Yorh Rem
eds for al diseases which horses subject to- They
are the cheapest and best In use decl1-lyr
Arizona weekly citizen., 1888-02-18

THE controversy regarding the burn ing of Joseph CampsninTs hay stack ID the west Huachucss. by James Suther. land. has degenersted into bitter person slities in which all the newspapers gre unjustlY expected to become party thereto. This, however, has been mair ly brought about by the hssiduI'y With which the friend or friends of Suther- land have been forcing. by means otvSil- ously signed communications, his griev- ances. if such he has, before the pubic through the columns of 8 journal ID which the author of said communities tlons, Is supposed to have proprietary interests. But into thIs mess, under the head of "Tucson papers," the CITIZEN objects to be drawn. We did, over ths signature of e." publish one ot sad communications, but it was done as an item of news, that being the first intins- tion we had had of the HuSchucs wrong doing. On ascertsinlnR that there was another side to this case We immediately gave it place by the publication of let ter from the pen of Mir. Geo. Dunlap, 8 member of the well known firm ot w. T. Lake < Co.,, of Critt, nden, and also to another signed Wash which were widely at variance with the statement of 70" and having thus given both sides, ve have, rather thsn indulge in the per sopshties complained of. concluded to let the matter rest. In company with Mir. Brewster Cameron, James Suther- land visited this office and told the story of his arrest and maltrestment, which II trne. would make him sn innocent and much injured man, but ss neither Messrs' Ps,ersou nor CampiDiDi were here with their defense. we rehgiously Ia, we'll enough alone and said noth- inc of Mir. sutherlsnd's woes. News we are always ready to ,o give. bu, personal feuds and private onsrrel. are DO affairs of the CITIZEN The settlement of this matter is duty ,o, the courts which We hope to see right the wrong and punish the evil aosr and bis abbettors, be they who they may.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1888-02-18

THE New York Herald, in su editorial on Sht ridsn, says that with Sheridan ID the canvass, this IS to be considered: He is one of the first soldiers of this or any age, ranked by Grant, ss in ID l. itsTy genius equal to the great Nspolec D the embodiment of the proudest achieve ment of the war; the SOD of poor Ir sh peasant, who has risen by his merit be- fore he Was thirty three to be the Lis b. est military commander; ripe in cIvi experience; bearing throughout his glor- ious career the white plume of stain less and honored name; chIvalrous, en- desred and illustrous; in the prime of lne-yet a young man; never svRyed by political temptation; to-day in the orilliancy and immortality of bis fame; the foremost msn of the Union. This is Sheridan, With such csnd date, wheth- CT hs run as Republican or Democrat. the result might well be in doubt'
Arizona weekly citizen., 1888-02-18
ChRce-LafOueherie.

Henry T. Ohsce and Miss Susan La fouchsrie, both of Hyde Park, were mar. red st high moo yesterday in Sf. Paul's Episcopal Church, Kenvood- The h serior of the church, in addition so the Christmss decorations, was ornsmensed with freshly cut flowers and hOs-house plants. At twelve o'clock sharp tbs bride and groom. unattended, went down the center slsie to the strains of the wedding march from Loheurrip, and were met a, the chsncel by R-v. Charles Fl B.xby. The bride vss given Avsy oy James Morgan, 6 relative, and the nup- tial knot was tied by the clergyman The bridal costume vas a recep'ioa dress of gsrn-, silk and velvet Alter the ceremony the bridal party. accom- panied by few relstives and inhmsts friends, drove to the home of the groom, on R salie court. Mir. Chsoe is cashier of the firm of Chandler I O., and b sn old resident of Hyde Psrk.
 Among those present st the church were: Mir. and Mrs. Elan G. Clarke, Mrs. Geo. NJ. BogLe, Mir. and Mrs. J. r. Scsmmon. Mme. Breed, Miss Clara M"r- gan, Mr.. John Davis, Mrs. L. A Tal- oott, Miss Minerva Butlin, Miss Maggie Taylor, Mrs. Avery, Mir. and Mrs. J. C. Yelling, Mir. and Mrs. R. ". BudRr. Mrs. snd Mrs. James Morgan, Mrs. B F. Ayres, Miss Allison, Miss Josie Davis, Mrs. T. B. Buslin, Miss Fannie Chsos. Miss Ada Wsldron.-Inssr Ocean Jan. n
Arizona weekly citizen., 1888-02-18

HE outlook for the QuIotos was never Hs good ss Gt present, instead of one company owning and controlling its des:inies IL has two, both of which have the control O. sssuredly good mines. The Weldon property owned by the Peerless or Bonanza Company IS known 10 possess good paying bodies of rich ore that when crushed will materially swell the bullion output of Pima county Other properties adjacent thereto and controlled by the same parties, are like wise said 10 be good. The Locomotive Company sre the nvw corners in tho camp, For the past year they have beer working away and but little has been heard of their doings, but none the less nave they been uncOvering and develop ing & mineral body that promises well t. be among the best in the country. Drift ing on the ore bodies have been assidu- ously carried on for the past three months by large force of men, working three shifts each twenty-tour hours, snd still the good work goes on. About the property there is no secret, it shows for itself what it is. The very fact of these workings being open to the inspection of the public will do more to establish good faith in the future Of the camp than sll the mysterious strikes ever made.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1888-02-18

THE article published on the 4th page of this issue, on the water storage sys- tenn in Nevada, Is Of intense interest to the people of Arizona. What has been done ID Nevada can be done here, and what can be done here can be done else where and reclaim fully one-hslf the southwestern territories. For the sisptstIon of this system no better sd- vantGges csn be offered in the world. The mountain chains bordering the desert lands, are rent and rift by great chasms, some so deep that the twinkle of the stars can be seen ct midday, thus offering unnesrd of facilities for water storage system at comparatively but small cost, which if put in shape would return the investors one hundred dol lars for every dollar invested. This statement IS by no means overdrawn AS investigation will in fact demonstrate that half the truth Of these sdvsutsges has not been told. Whst ditches won't do, the water storage -ystem will, and between the two, Arizona, now nin,- tenths 8 waste of sand, could be made a paradise for the husbsndman,
Arizona weekly citizen., 1888-02-18

THE Galveston Journal of Coumerce. published in the democratic city of Gal weston, m the strongly democratic state ot Texas and in the solid south, kicks against free trade, The paper says: Up- til quite recently we, of the south, knew nothing as to the character or value of protection. We had been taught by our newspapers and politicians that it WAS heresy to be stamped out, and we pro. oeeded to stamp it, even gong So far on one occasion in South Carolina as to be- come somewhat belligerent. Protection continued, however. in full force. despite our show of fight, and ID consequence tae manufacturers of the north and their employes prospered and were happy. Fortunately We had change of heart. and like all neophytes, we are deter mined upon making up for lost time.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1888-02-18
Court Martial Victims.

Patrick Doyle, Troop F. 4th Cavalry. stationed st Fora Hasohucs, was tried by court martial for being drunk ss nounsed drill. and sentenced 10 thres months inprisonment and forfeiture of sI0 per month pay for ihs time hs IS in- csrcersted-
 First Sergeant James F. Russell, !, Troop l., 9th Cavalry. stationed st Fort Staaion, charged with being drunk and ordering into confinement without cause . private soldier in his troop, vas re- duced Co the rsnks as 6 private soldier.
 Hans Nelson, Troop O, 4sh Cavalry the usual charge Of drunkenness, sen tencsd to torfsIt $l5 of his pay and be confined si hard labor for two months q Michael P. Kinney. Fort McDovsli' Co. D. 9th Infsntry-dssersion. Ben tsnoed to be dbhonorably dsmissed from the service, forfeit all pay and allowances and be confined in c military prison foI he term of four yesn.
 John ". Meaghsr, Fort Bsysrd, Co B.-drunk and rejecting somewhat vui' sarly CD hu own percentage, sentsnee- 10 be dishonorAbly disehsrsed from me service
Arizona weekly citizen., 1888-02-18

EVERY hotel ID the town IS reported crowded and accommodations al pre- mum. Most nf these people are straDs- CTS ID quest of health which they, ID this sslubrious climate, will undoubtedly ani, provided they have not come too is.e. Some ss usual have, others not. but be this ss it may all will be beDe- fitted. But what Tucson most needs is shotel of msgnificient proportions, one costing not less s1OO,OOO and fitted up With Rll the requirements for the health sud comfort of lnvslIds would be good in7estment. From early autumn to late spring II woull be crowded and that, loo, with class of people that could Yell afford 10 pay for the comforts re- eelvad
Arizona weekly citizen., 1888-02-18

IRE Western Msll Service IS receiving Some attention in Congress. but certain E not not more it deserves. That in Ari- Eons is notoriously bad. Eastern papers csme from the west and west from the east and some not at all. Subscribers 10 the CITIZEN frequently complain and vith good reason, of the irregUlsrity SIth which their mail reaches them. This is through no fault of this office as both daily and weekly editions of tie CirIzES are sent out with clock-like reg uisfity and should be delivered at their oestlnstion ID like manner, but untortu- 1isiely they are not. If the relief sought o7 granted the 50th Congress will not hsye lived in vain.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1888-02-18

30 tBr ss the United States are con eefned, Alaska, to-day, is the only DOT Non ot this vast domain not thoroughly Known to the adventurous miner and i'ospector, and even that Land of the ~idnlght Sun. with its isolation and sl- @ost endless nights, is not the terra in- o'sniis il was bu. few short years SEQ. 1ae desert sands of Arizona, with their '1''st and pain and danger, where death -1'ted st every step or stole silently Dpon ihe midnight watch, have long s'Doe been brsved and the treasures ot De' hills made known to the Iwondering 'Oi4d, But Alaska, wrapped in the -ofsce of he Frost King, still keeps ,sf secrets and the glitter of her gold -A' oazzled but few. This coming sum -s'' however, will see men do all that t-ea can do to unlock this vast treasure .'ase, to which thousands are preparing
 "'ck. Some will gain wealth, some 6
 save and many will return dIssppoint-
 ' oui as there are no more lands to
 1guer, Alaska, notwithstanding the ~'e'Vening waste of waters. mus, suc- eunb.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1888-02-18

Ix yIev of the contemplated change in the Arizons JudicIary, by reason of the bill introduced by Delegate Smith. for the creation of sn additional district, the President; has been beseiged with applicants especially qualified to fill this long felt want. The adverse report of the committee 10 whom thIs bill was en- trusted, will have & more chilling effect on the would-be judges than fourteen oyerlsps by Dakota blizzard.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1888-02-18

ASTORIA, February 11.-Vlce Conan
 Cherry of this city, has finished tskn,
 the dispositions of the survivors of th,
 wrecked bark Aberoorn. The deposi
 tions will be sent to San Francisco. N, further investig alton so far as this dis
 trict IS concerned, will be msds, No
 Leod and Rankin both say that at nG
 time did they see the slightest signs o Intoxicasion on board. They believe ths vessel vas lost because no soundingi were taken st the time tho watches wers changed at o'clock In the morning when the second watch came on deck.
 TOMBSTONE, February lL-The dis trict court rendered . decision to-dsy ia the case of ths Board of Supervisors vs, Treasurer Ritter. The suit vas brought to recover s6,S00 withheld by the tress- urer under the claim of fees for colIec- iion of taxes. Judge Barnes rendered . decision for the county On the ground that while the treasurer was probably entitled to the money, be had no legal right to retain ii from the county funds in ihe manner in which he did. The case has been appealed to ths Territorial supreme court.
 0oS0Oai Eco- Ao-4ne bcoliln9 r6oe between Wallace Ross, American, and George Ruoesr, of England, for the championship of England, and challenge cup and . stake of 400f took place oves the Thames course to-day, Ross won b, two lengths.
 WASHINGTON, February lS.-Ths roof of the Ordnance building st the Wash- inRt0n Navy Yard fell in this merDing, being unable to support the weight of snow on it. Damage S300OO.
 WAsHISoros, February l3.-A deeis- ion was rendered by she U. 8. Court to-day in the Chinese emigration olsuse of the .. s. against Jung An Lung, brought here by appeal from the U. 8. Circuit Court from the District of c. lumbis- The decision of the lower court by virtue of which Jung An Lung vas discharged from custody on . writ of habess corpus is affirmed. The opinion is by Justice Harlan. Field and Lamar dissenting.
 WAsHISGroS, February IS, - Under oall of states, the following bills and resolutions were introduced and referred:
 Authorizing the election of delegate from the Indian Territory 10 the 5lst congress.
 A resolution instructing committee on ways and means to report what progress has been made in the consideration of the bills repeating The internal revenue lave, and to state st what time such bills are likely to be reported to ihe house. In case the committee is unable to agree upon these bills, it is instructed to report that fact to ihe house. and ,he bills shall be placed on the calendar.
 Resolutions were introduced calling on the secretary of the interior for in- formation In regard Co the California O.. and proposing 6 constitu- tionsl amendment limiting the member ship of the house Co 250.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1888-02-18

TIE news of the operation performed on the throat of the Grown Prince of Prussia st 2;30 p. ID. yesterday were re- ceived at lhe CITIZEN office by 2:50 p. m. the the day, just twenty minutes sitter the operation had been performed. But for the ten hours difference ID the time between Berlin and Tucson, this would be stroke of enterprise on part Of the lightning that would knock the Cal itornis boom cold.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1888-02-18
Territorial News.
(ArironiAn,l

The city collected s3,544.76 last qusr- ter. and expended s4.63095, outside of work on the new cIty hall. At this rate 1t will be long time before we can sell bonds; under the restriction act" to provide 8 sewerage system IL was mentioned few days ago that e postoffice had been established st the Buckeye canal This point is twenty miles below Phenix. Twenty-Five miles lower down the Gils the Monarch canal is being constructed, and will support quite 6 population, while Zen miles further down the Enterprise canal Is in operstiop, and much farming is being done.
 The artesisn well has now attained 6 depth of 40 feet Thirty feet more re- mains 10 be penetrated when the present contract will be fulfilled. The drills are now in 6 character of rock that discour- sges the hope that flow of water will be secured, and 1t is to be hoped that some arrangements may be made where by the work will be continbed for st least 800 more feet, othervlse &3,000 has been lost, and nothing gained.
 Clifton Clarion
 Another company of soldiers (pru- nsttes(, Capt. Reyes, has arrived and taken quarters si Fort Grant. which makes five companies now in post.
 The adminIstrstor's sale of the real estate of the estate of J. B. Collins, de- ceased, took place on Monday last, as advertised. The prices bid were very low. Mrs. Collins purchased She store building for sl 900, and E. A. Cutter the adobe house for el0. The Besr Spring ranch was bid on for 80 by Gilbert Webb. The water ditches were sold 10 Mrs. Collins for slOO.
 At the prelimnsry meeting of those in- tsrested in the formation of lodge of F. & A. M., held last evening the follow ing were elected and recommended to the Grand Lodge e officers; J. Abrs- ham, v. N.; AL D. Brewer, s. w.; Chas. Hoese.t, J, W; Lsvrenoe Russell, tress urer; Thoa. Smith, secretary; K T. Scott, 8, D.; wm- R. McCormiok. tyler. The lodge will be knovn' ss the Corsn- sdo. The dispenss,ion from the Grand Lodge has not yet been asked tor, as several members are awaiting the ar rival of their demits-
 CsOsales RsssrrsJ
 The customs duty on SD upright piano now in the depot consigned 10 Emilio Bittnan, Hermosillo. is sls3
 Five years hence, no preventing Prov idenoe, F. B. HoEsn's place, north of town, will be worth fortune. So much for setting out trees and vines.
 Itis stated that there IS trouble st the Trinidad mine. The particulars are not learned but the report is that the Amer icsn miners struck because . number of Ysqui Indians were employed.
 The ladies in Nogales don't take much stock in the Psrisian wAggle in walking. but when it comes to the csotus vsgRle they can out vaggle farm wagon vi,h- out any "dish" in the wheels and the nch-pins dravn.
 Sergeant Csbiness, who vss 6 member | of Captain Lsvton's troop and was with him during the Apache campaign hss been promoted Co secend-heutsnant. He arose from the ranks in lees than three years.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1888-02-18
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY IS, 1888
Nos. I9. aI X s3 Church Street.

TIE Santa Fe New Mexican truly ssys that when people refuse to invest s dolIsr till they see two coming in they connot expect to see town boom or in- crease in prosperity. This has been too long the fault with some of our worthy citizens, which in 6 measure explains why the Tucson of the past js still the Tucsou Of today.