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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-10

gan an investigation of trusts, beginning
with the sugar trust. The gentleman
examined had no hesitency In saying that
the trust aimed, as Its object, to steady the
business and prevent an irregular market
The President In communication to the
senate SAWS that he expects a treaty Will
soon be concluded with China, touching
labor immigration, that will meet the wants
of the people and the appreciation OF the
senate.
The house committee on public lands In
considering the subject Of railroad lands.
are unanimous that grants to .ncompie'eo
roads should he forfeited.
Secretary Fairchih estimates the treas
ury surplus would reach ldO millions at the
end of the present fiscal year.-Jan. 30.
The WAYS and means committee nave
prepared n lin 10 reduce Internal revenue
taxes which abolishes taxes on chewing
and smoking tobSccos and reduces the
special license tax on manufacturers atu
dealers. II IL thought the revenue VIII 90
reduced about $4,000 600 in this way.
An important decision Was rendered oy
the Supreme Court of the ~. s., recentiy,
holding the Driven Well" patents Invalid
The case has bee7 through courts Oh every
degree, with decisions for both sides lne
case il remarkable for the Determined
character of the defense which held on In
spite of repeated defeats in the higher
courts
Miss Louisa ~ Alcott, the celebrated
authoress, died on Tuesday last, she was
born on the anniversary OF her fathers
berth and died only two days after he did
Her fame will res, chiefly on her Hospital
Sketches" and Little Women" and many
young and old hearts will sincerely mourn
her death.
II is believed an agreement will he
reached by the Eastern flint lass operators
and men and that the factories will shu
up uext week.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-10

$9,749.W
100000
10000
$4,000
UTICA FIRE BRICK co
$2,5OO.OO

The contract was after examination TO
bids awarded TO the Utica Fire Brick Co..
with the provision that the gutter be let
subject to the action of the Board, as II was
ordered. The committee go to Joliet on
Monday, to purchase stone coupling, and
will report to the Board on Tuesday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-10
THE MILLIGAN CASE.

As limited at In our last, Judge Stipp on
Saturday morning handed down decision
on the motion by w. Il. Milligan's attor-
neys to exclude the testimony offered by
the State, after which he instructed the
jury to render verdict of not guilty
which was accordingly done. And "here
endeth" the second chapter of as thin q
farce as La Sale county ever saw or listen
ed to.
Judge Stipps opinion, which is consid-
cred the ablest he ever delivered, is as fol-
lows
OPINION OF JUDGE sTIpP on MOTION TO
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-03-10

The senate on Thursday passed the G..
A X. dependant pension bill, giving pen.
SONS to all soldiers not now ON the pension
rolls who may be unable TO earn living
through age, or causes Of incapacity not In
themselves the result of army service. The
souse also passed bill appropriating Sl0,.
90 to purchase swords carrind by Gen
Jas. Shields.
The house committee on Thursday be.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

The Alliance has already made
arrangements for a cotton yard and
warehouse in this city. Now, if
the county and subordinate ALLAN
ees Of Pontotoc, Calhoun and
Chickasaw would unite they could
own ana control such a compress
here as Mr.. Clark suggests should
be built; that is, one which will
compress cotton that would be re-
ceived on shipboard at any port in
the country, If We had such a
compress here with the facilities
now offered By the railroad tot
transportation to the seabord. we
would have Liverpool and Man,
chester cotton buyers at our doors
ready to purchase our feecy staple
and pay the highest prices there,
I for. Brethren think Of this sug
gestion.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

Au outrage was porpetratel on
Mr.. viii Gums plantation near
thi, c',y on Monday Of last week
which deserves the severest penal.
ty Of the law. 1t seems that a
charge Of misdemeanor had been
preferred against q negro working
on Mr.. Gums farm before al. p.
ofClay county aud a special deputy
was sent to this county to make the
arrest The deputy found the
negro working in the field, read to
him the warrant aud ordered him
TO accompany him The negro ia-
sisting that he be allowed to 90 10
the house were bis employer was.
not more than fifty yards, In order
that he might give bond for bis
appearance, and asked the officer
to accompany him. This was re-
fused and upon the prisoner re.
peating the request the bailif be-
came cnragei drew his pistol and
fired, shooting the negro il tas
face. Tho wound IS pronoun e..
hy the physicians q mortal one.
The shootist, So far az we know.
has not been arrested, but should
be, and made to suffer the penalty
Of the law.
LArER-Since the above was put
in type we learn that the wounded
man is dead
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

Some Of our citizens were re-
Gently discussing the feasibility Of
establishing a wagon and plow fac
tory at Okolona. 1t may be done
at comparatively small cost, and
the timber needed for the works
can be procured in abundance near
this city. The MESSENGER favors
the enterprise and its editcg viii
take $4,000 worth of stock in it,
if it can be gotten on foot.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

Don't fail to call at I. f. Gar
retfs and examine The Standard
Sewing Machine, the most wonder
ful invention Of the ago. He guar
antees t-S more speed on this ma
chine than can be had on any old
style shuttle machine.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

Mr.. d. C. Tomlinson, Of CISCO,
III. paid our vicinity a aying visit
this week. lie is an intelligent
geutleman,-just such as we want
for immigrants, and he expresses
himself as well pleased with our
section. He purposes returning
in September, when we hope he
will find farm near Okolona TO
suit him and settle permanently
among us.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

Ve are indebted to our friend
Capt. Pettus, Consul to Ming Po
China for a copy Of the Shanghai
News, an English publication in
the Celestial Kingdom. The pa
per was interesting because OF its
location on the other side Of the
globe and the thoughtfulness Of
the gentleman addressing it.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

A State Prohibition convention
has been called TO meet at Jackson
on Wednesday July 18th at II
o'clock a. m. Reduced rates over
the railroads will be secured for
all delegates to the convention OF
which due notice will be given
hereafter.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

Isittoo late for ctr city fathers 10
reconsider their action agreeing to
the expenditures OF s1l 500 Of the
peoples money for a school build
ing, not neededl No contract has
been made, we believe with anyone
except the architect and bis designs
can be paid for with a few hundred
dollars. For the present at least,
the old building, which we repeat
is the best school building in the
county, is sufficient for all practi-
cal purposes, and it occurs to us, ii
would be the part Of wisdom as
well as economy to wait until the
School increased to such proper.
tions as TO demand a new building
or what would be more sensible.
additions 10 the old one, before any
further burden is hOaped upon the
taxpayers.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14
FAsHIoNABLED DREss MAKING.

This is TO inform the people OF
Okolona and vicinity that | am
prepared to cut, fit and make dress
es IN the very latest style. Salts
faction guaranteed in all instances.
Can be found at the residence OF
r. /. Ashby on Gatlin st.
Respectfully,
Mas. NJ. A. AsHBY.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

We cali the special attention Of
tho readers Of the MEssENoER b
The new and attractive advertise
ment Of Ben Myers, who is des
rious Of disposing Of bis splendia
stock Of dry goods, clothing, hats,
etc. within the next sixty days
and to that end proposes to
slaughter prices. Ifyou want bar
gains call on Ben at the old stand.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

Hon. S. /. lTilson, was in the
city on Tuesday. He bad been TO
Calhoun on an elecuoneering tour,
and expresses himself as satisfied
with the outlook. Wilson bids
fair to be our next Congressman.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

II. B. Lacey, Supreme Represen-
tatlve and R. r. Huntington, an
other Of the oldest and best mem
bers of Eva Glare Lodge No. 5,
left the city on Sunday last to at
tend the Supreme Lodge of the
World X. of p, which is in session
at Cincinnati this week. We wish
them pleasant trip and safe re.
turn.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

We keep the Old Hickory and
Hickman Wagons, and we guar
antee every wagon sold, Harper
a. Rogers.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14
Tlo The Farmer,s Alliance.

The undersigned would respect
fully solicit your produce Of all
descriptions on consignment foI
sale or shipment as may be desir
cd. We have had large expert
euoe in the produce line, and hope
to give entire satisfaction.
]. u COLLY & co.
Mar. 90, 'sS.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

Our cid friend "Bony" Munson,
broughtus "the first cotton bloom"
on The l2th inst. lie says shis crop
both corn and cotton is fine.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

Ifyou want the best and the
strongest wagon call on Ligon &
Co, for tho celebrated Tennessee
or James & Graham.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

The Cbickasaw County Alliance
vii meet at Houlka on the 9th and
7th Of July A full attendance Of
delegates and members is expect
cd
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

The Commencement exercises Of
lbe North Mississippi Normal Co.
lege at Troy came of this week.
A number of Okolouiaus attended.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

nG- A fresh lot of prize coffee
just received at Ward Dawson's.
Each package draws a prize
Mar. %, In.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

bB- Eggs for setting from pure
Brown Leghorn and other fine
chickens. Satisfaction guaranteed.
For sale by ward Dawson.-Mar.
20, I'm.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14
Local News

Advertisers should remember
that the MESSENGER has a
larger circulation than mm pa.
per published in Mississippi
north of the Nieksburg and Ne
ridian ReilrOad. and govern
themselves accordingly.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

R1~ Fashions of Che season, Sat
teen, Satteen, Satteen at J. Rubel
x Co, as fine as any imported Sat
teen, only II IL cts. per yard.
Every lady should have dress Of
il.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

The latest discovery IN cooking
the Wire Gauze oven doors on
Charter Oak stoves, for sale at J..
A. Aliens.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

Every tbing necessary TO com
plete the most elegant bridal hats
and bonnets, az
Mrs, O. II. Garmons.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

Be sure and call at the Mona
CHAN Saloon, and try that COOP
Old Kentucky Bourbon whisky
only sl.50 per gallon.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

The MEssEN5ER edition this week
exceeds 100 copies. and our sub
s0riptou list continue, 90 grow
week by week,
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

n9- The best line OF Hats and
Clothing at Rubeps ever ofiere
before.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

n@- Don't fail to try a package
Of English Breakfast Coffee, prlze
to each pound and at same price as
unground. For sale by Ward
Dawson-Msr 20, Pm.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

the city last Sunday.
MI, Kate Iadley, Of Shakerag,
ii, iu our city this week
SIR. Jas. Wasson, spent Saturday
and Sunday last in this city.
Nr. and Mrs. Monaghan, of Ta-
pelo, are visiting relatives in our
city
Mis- Minnie Hall, Of Houston,
spent a few days in this city last
week.
A crowd Of the young folks took
IN Troy on Tuesday night, and all
had jolly time.
Miss Julia Knox, attended the
4 Commencement exercises Of the 1.
1. Il c. this week
Hon. j.. r Preston, State Super
intendont Of Public Education, was
in the city Tuesday.
Mrs Y crmn l.o tbe ci,,
on last Saturday for Cincinnati, o.
to he gone short while.
NJ. r.ri.or is visi,inotboem.
Hv Of Mr.. IT. Harper. We hope
her stay will be veI. pleasant.
Mrs. Robinson, Of Bonneville, is
in our city, called here on account
oftbe illness OF her sister, Mrs. r.
Ward.
,r...N-.,,i. Frs,s ~ Uouston
spent a few day, iu the city last
week. on her way TO Cincinnati. to
enter the Conservatory.
w.. .,oa..l ! ..o os orr
... n. usl Tor..,,,.,
streets again. Dl'' il'' i'ous,''a"' =,
""o '' no" '" ''s."''' y" N'"'''
H2'-'. e''.' anu 's al ''''''' %" "
49,. ..,..l,,., ..booI n Urn,..
Oeeu al'l"o''S se"oo' y" II un's
V'i'e' Ai''' returned nome '"S'
l'urs'lS' we are ='"o 10 nav G
"'' ~" '"
Misses Anne hnoX' carrie
black ana E''a Logan arrived
rome tuesday morning from 'ne
/. /. a {. we JOIN some olherS
in welcoming them back.
rL. ,rr..-,-., .-,,. .ro ..,.in
brought unue' oo''gauohs 10 'ne
young folks for a delightful sere-
made last Monday night, and also
for another last week MANY
-
'N' u ~
i0yah'e sociahle was riven al the
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

The most fastidious are delight
ed with their purchase made of
Mrs. Garmon.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

Miss Mollie Trimmicr's music
class will give an entertainment at
Temple Hal. on tonight, Wednes-
day June 18Th. The publ c invited
TO attend.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

The handsomest line of MILL
merry ever exhibited IN this coun.
try, is now at
hrs. o. ii. Garmons.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

Gins, gins, gins, the famous
Halls selEfeeding, and Gulletts
Magnolia, for sale by
LIGoN & Co.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

Don't buy ticket for any point
until you have consulted Che Agent
Of the It. Louis, Arkansas & Texas
Railway.
w II Winfield, Gen'l Agt Pass Dept
Texarkaha, Tex. ID. Miller.
6en'l Pass AgtSt. Louis, No
WP Homan, General Manager.
Texarkana. Tex.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14

All the latest styles and shades
in Dress Goods at j. Rubel & Co.
The Chickasaw messenger., 1888-06-14
SOGisIy&PGrSOlsl.


Nj T. Oliver, was in our city
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-12

John Plenke is building new resi-
dence on lots back of Edward Wheel
ans residence for Fred Sewatske. 1t
will lie an upright and wing of fair
dimensions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-12
PARSIMONY is NOT THRIFT,

1t seems sound and prudent
assumption that where gross profits
lis cate up by expense of doing
business the expense should be so
reduce as to leave a margin of
gain. In a majority of instances,
however. tits is tie rock on 70hich
tie st0rnkee0er S0klts. In a majority
of instances his reasoning is after
this fashion: my total sales are
SIS 900 per annum. Out Of the
profits l ought to pay all expenses
and have good thing left. If l
am not getting it must retrench,
economic and pare down"
There can be no mistake about
this. Pinching a struggling bust
ness almost inevitably strangles it.
1t affects both the quality Of goods
bought, and a suitable stock is
the first requisit of satisfactory
trade. 1t cuts off display and
advertising when most needed. 1t
cuts down the working force when
an impoverished stock requires
greater efforts to push it off, and
by overwork, worry and dis
couragement decreases the selling
capacity of those retained. The
holder course of attempting TO
Increase sales is the more prudent.
1t is the only prudent course,
because the only one offering any
reasonable prospect Of success.
Extremes meet. Timidity
invites the same disaster which
attends reckless adventure. Parsi-
mony is no part of thrift; a starved
field is necessarily unfruitful.
Live, enterprising storekeeping
keeps down the expense of doing
business to the lowest limit COM
bah6Le 7vltb efficiency. 1t buys
with the utmost care aud prunes
unhesitatingly every Improbable
outgo. But it never hopes to reap
where it has not soWn, and seldom
hopes to obtain three pints from a
quart bottle. 1t incurs boldly
every necessary expense, and buys
anything salable at an honest
profit. 1t completes holly for part
of the trade of every other store
and looks for larger profits from
increased sales rather than from
parsimonious saving.-AMERICAN
STOREKEEPER
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-12
Worth Knowing

Mr.. W. H. Morgan, merchant, Lake
CITY, Fla, was taken with a severe Cold
attended with a distressing Cough and
running into Consumption in its first
stages. He tried many so-called popu-
lar cough remedies and steadily gerw
worse. Was reduced in flesh, had
difficulty in breathing and was unable to
sleep. Finly tried DR.. Kings New Dis
coverv for Consumption and found
immediate relief, and after usuing about
and has had no return of the disease.
No other remedy can show so grand a
record of cures, as DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption Guaranteed
to do just what it claimed for it.-Trial
bottle free at W. L. Wood & Co.'S, drug
store
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-12
A. l. FONTAINE,
Notary Public
AND AGENT
For the Sale Of Real and
DEDSoNhI pPnpERmV
PERSONAL PROPERTY.

Pers ons having either kind OF
property for sale or rent, viii re-
ceive prompt attention by placing
it IN our hands. We also assist
persons in the prosecution of Pen
sion claims.
The Bronson homestead and two lots
for sale cheap. A bargain for some
body. Fol sale by A. L. Fontaine.
FARM FOR SALE-In the town of Mon
roe, Adams County. 1S4 acres of land
with 90 cleared and under cultivation.
For further particulars apply at this
office. A bargain for somebody.
For SALE.-Four forties of wild land
lying three miles east of Grand Rapids
on the Plover road. For particulars
apply at this office.
FARM FOR SALE.-A good farm three
miles south of Grand Rapid for sale
cheap. Inquire at this office for par
ticulars. Price 5000.
Seven hundred dollars viii buy g
house, barn and three lots, in the second
ward. The house contains 10 rooms
This is the best bargain we now have on
our list
-Four hundred and fifty dollars will
buy the lot and residence just opposite
Frank Woods residence in the second
ward. For sale by A /. Fontaine.
A BARGAIN FOR SoMEBoDY.-A nice
farm near Dexterville, this county
North half of the SW4 of Section 26, TT
% North of Range East. Frame house
18x26 two stories, with a log wing 14x2O
Frame barn 26x36 with basement full
size. Farming tools, &c. For sale
cheap. Apply of A. L. Fontaine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-12

AN ACHING VOID

A house without Curtains-and not
only curtains, but Curtains of elegant
design-would be very much like the
play of Hamlet with the role of ''the
royal Dane left out. Now, that we ex-
eel in Curtains, and do an immense
trade in them, you need take your mind
back no further than last year to re-
collect. For that Department was for
many days filed with Curtains and
with Customers, while country orders
flowed in like a rushing river This
year we've outdone even ourselves.
Here are some quantities and prices of
NOTTINGHAM LACE CURTAINS,
imported by us DIRECT from the manu-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-12
BuckIen's Arnica SAIve.

TIE best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, litter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains Corns, and all Skin Eruptions
and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. It is guaranteed to give
Price % cents per box. For sale by w.
l.. Wood & Co,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-12
RenewS her Youth.

Mrs Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay
Co.. Iowa, tells the following remarkable
story, the truth of which is vouched for
by the residents of the town: II am 70
years old, have been troubled with
kidney complaint and lameness for
many years; could not dress myself
without help. Now | am free from all
pain and soreness, and am able to do all
my own homework. l owe my thanks
to Electric Bitters for having renewed
my youty, and removed completely all
disease and pain" Try bottle SOC and
81. at W, L. Wood & Cos, drug store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-12
facturers

These come in several distinct designs
have tapped edges, and can be had in
ecru or white. You'll notice that WE
haven't any trash at absurdly low prices.
Such. give no satisfaction whatever and
are not even worth the trouble of put
ting up! 1t is only by purchasing from
the factories at first hand that we can
give such big values as we do. We have
also the latest novelties in sCRIM,
MADRAS, TAMBoUR, APPLIQTE, IRISH
POINT, etc, by the pair or yard.
Besides LACE CURTAINS, we have
elegant lines of CHENILLE DRAPER
les, ranging from $3.50 to $3.50 pair;
YARD GOODS in almost endless variety
at popular prices; CURTAIN POLES
and TRIMMINGS to suit all rooms and
purses.
JAMES MORGAN,
$50, 398, 800 East Water St.,
Mail Orders Filled Promptly
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-12
GOOD SENSE.

A writer in the Craftsman gives
us the following good sense in a
short paragraph: A stream can
not be pure whose fountain is
corrupt. 0, We gospel Founders,
give us something practicable to
lean on; give US more of the
fatherhood of God and the brother
hood Of man, and less Of cant.
Teach us that the great l Am is
Father Of the poor as we'll as the
rich, and that all His children are
equal inheritors Of His bounty.
Let the people feel that you mean
something by your preaching, and
that you are broad enough in your
ideas to go outside the narrow
compass of A creed; that you can
step from the beaten path, like the
Good Samaritan, and minister to
humanity, even though it dwell
in the slums and is a victim OF
unjust laws and social custom.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-04-12
The Log Cut.

Below we give an estimate of the log
cut on Eagle and Wisconsin rivers as
taken from the Oneida Herald and are
as near correct as competent judges are
able to make them:
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-12-21
STAR-SPANGLED BANNER.

circumstances Which Suggested the Com
position of This Popular Song.
This patriotic song by Francis Scott
Key was written in 1914 during the
bombardment of Fort McHenry, BY
authority of President Madison, Key
had gone to the British fleet under u
flag of truce to secure the release of
his friend, Dr. Beanes, who was de-
tanned a prisoner on the flagship. The
British agreed to the release, but not
until after the proposed attack on
Fort McHenry, which the Admiral
boosted he would carry in few
hours. Key was detained in the
English fleet with his friend, the ship
that bore them being anchored at the
mouth of the Patapsco, within full
view of the fort. They watched the
flag OF the fort during the entire day,
and when the night prevented
them from seeing it they still
remained on deck, noticing every
shell from the moment it was
fired until it fell. The bombardment
suddenly ceased some time before day,
but they knew not whether the fort
had surrendered or the attack been
abandoned. At the first dawn OF day
their glasses were turned to the fort,
and, with thrill of delight they saw
that "our flag was still therer' The
song was begun by Key in the fervor
of the mement, and a few lines hastily
jotted down on the back of letter,
with brief notes that would help in re-
calling the others. He finished it in
the boat on the way to the shore, and
wrote it out as it now stands immedi-
ately upon reaching Baltimore. In an
hour after it was placed in the hands
OF the printer it was on the street, was
hailed with enthusiasm, and ut once
took its place as a National song. The
music to which it was adapted is an
old French air, long known in England
as "Anacreon," and afterward in Amer
lea as adams and Liberty. Notes
and Queries.