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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-04-07
HOW TIE WORK Is DONE
THAT NOTIFIES THE WORLD OF THE
CENTENNIAL JUBILEE,

Brief description of the Methods Em.
pioyesi.--Intcrior Views of the Mailing
Room, the store Room and the Editorial
Dcpaa lament.
The advertising department of an en-.
terp,-ise of the magnitude of the Cincin.
natl Centennial Is no small feature. To
herald to the world the fact the Expo.
ston is maturing, and to do it the most
effectively, with the most reasonable out.
lay of money, requires both labor and
fine discrimination.
The committee having this most inn
.portant branch to look after composed
of A. b. Champion, chairman; H. II.
McCammon, Levi c. Goodalc, Henry j.
Snider and President Allison, ex-of1lcio, J
began their work last October, and from
that time until the present, no relaxation
no halt, has been allowed to intervene
The first move looking to systematic
work was made by securing from the
government authorities quarters in the
new government building to be used for
the work room. This was easily ac
.complished, and a large room, or rather
four rooms in one, on the fourth floor was
other Office furniture were purchased and
put in, shelves were built against the
walls as receptacies for printed matter,
books and writing machines and
stationery were supplied, and thorough,
systematized Office and work shop was at
nrcn orrn pizal
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-04-07

Contracts for lithographic hangers,
posters, dodgers, envelopes, circulars,
pamphlets, folders, blotters and other
advertising matter had been awarded,
and by the time the office force was ready
for business, these things came rolling in
by the thousands, and the pioneer work
was begun.
Female employees were secured to the
number of twenty-five, besides u half
dozen men for the heavier work, and
within few days from the time the
doors of the printing and advertising
department were thrown open. every
state in the union had been flooded
by some sort of an advertise
ment announcing that the great
wheels of the Centennial Exposition of
the Ohio Valley and Central States had
began 40 reyolve The nimble fingers Of
the girls are still busy from morning un-
til night in writing directions on envel
opes, filling envelopes or mailing tubes,
placing circulars, folders or pamphlets in
large envelopes, pasting labels on express
matter, wrapping up packages, tran
scribing names of people received from
all over the country to whom matter is
to be sent, putting letters in type-writing,
receiving goods from contractors, dis
patching bundles and sacks of mail mat
ter; in fact, the scene reminds one of u
METROPOLITAN postoffiCe in full blast.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-04-07

An idea may be gained of the volume
of business done by this department
when it is known that the postage stamp
account for one week averages 81 200,
while wagon loads each week have been
sent by express.
In addition to the quarters in which
this work is being done, another spacious
apartment on the same floor has been
secured, and in this are stored the goods
as they are delivered while awaiting ship
ment to their final destination.
The freight and passenger elevators (the
latter for the less bulky matter) are kept
in motion until 5 o'clock daily in trans
porting the stuff as it comes from the
.drays and wagons to the sttNe room and
work shop and in carrying the mail mat
ter to the postotiice below.
Everybody is busy; not moment is
lost; and it is safe to say that there is not
q better organized or harder worked lot
of employees in the country than those
engaged, by the aid of printers ink, in
notifying the world that the Centennial
Exposition is'close at hand
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-04-07
Are You Contemplating ;
Trip East or West.

If so bear in mind the fact that
the Chicago and Atlantic, with it's
palatial equipment of Pullman day
coaches and luxurious sleeping
cars, offers to the Public advanta-
ges which cannot be eXcelled by
competing lines.
All class of travel have through
trains, thus avoiding the discOm-
fort of changing cars at unreasOn-
able hours.
Information regarding rates,
through baggage checks, tickets,
etc. can be had from any coupon
ticket Office.
Ask for your tickets via the
Chicago and Atlantic railroad, and
your journey will be one of COM
fort and pleasure.
f. c. DONALD, Gen. Pass. Agt.
r. BLoUGHToN, Gen. Manager.
The Cheapest Newspaper in the
Union.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-04-07

Still another room was needed, and one
was procured for the accommodation of
the editorial corps. This, an auxiliary Of
the printing and advertising department,
Is one of the most important of the whole
enterprise, for to its labors are intrusted
the duty OF "bo0ming'' the Centennial
through the columns of the daily and
weekly press In dozen states,
Experienced newspaper people have
been secured to ''write up" every feature
pf the Exposition, to correspond with the
fditoss and publishers Of the country, to
frame 'itaking" and attractive advertise
fnents, and TO suggest illustrations to ac'
company the reading matter
All this literary work Is sifted, sorted
and arranged by ths superintendent Of
the bureau, and the character Of the con-
tsibutions are kept up to high standard,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-04-07
SUNDAY TRAIN,
NORTH BOUND
SOUTH BOUND.
Note on 1af1,7aial0 of trains.

Train leaving Columbus at 400 p. m. (north
boundD runs daily, and carries through sleeper
for Chicago, via. FOstoria and b. d U. II. II.
Train No. Toledo Div, south bound, ar
riving at Columbus at 20 20 a. IN, carries y
through sleeper. running between Chicago
and Columbus via b. & o. and FOrstoria.
Direct connections made in Union DepOtiat
Columbus for Newark, GAINESVILLE, Pittsbyffg,
Wheeling, Baltimore, Washington and Phfla-
dclphia; also for Dayton, Cincinnati, Louis
vile, and all points South and Southwest.
LU-Close connections at Toledo for Detroit
and all points in Michigan and Canada.
FL. j. FALKENBACH,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
g. II. CARR, Columbus Ohio.
Gen'l Supt.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-04-07

Trains run on Central Standard Time.
.Trains stop only on signal.
Trains ., 8, 9, ia, sa and 80, daily. All others
Train II has Pullman Buffet Sleeping coach7
es TO Boston and New York daily,
Train 3 has Pullman Buffet Sleeping coach
ca from Boston and New York daily.
Train has Pullman Buffet Sleeper from
New York to Chicago daily.
All trains arrive at and depart from the new
Dearborn Station, Chicago,
Passengers taking trains 80, 80, S3, or 80 must
procure tickets before boarding the train.
! Passengers who may he going east or west
will lhnd II to their interest TO consnlt the
agents 0f this company, who will give them
all information IN regard 70 rates and CON-
nectiOns. 9i7 F.C DONALD
II. THOMAS, slnl General PassengerAg gt,
General supt. ~ CHICAGO.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-04-07

Is sent to any Post Office address
in the United States postage
paid) for one year.
Daily (expect Sunday for $500
Daily Gncluding Sunday for $4.00
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NE WAS A STRANGER,

And Many Psopls Tried 70 Take Him In,
Que Of Themp Sueossds.
He might have been nifty years of age.
He stood en the corner OF Fifth and
Walnut, near the news stand, and gazed
NJ the passing thyopg with q self-satiseAll
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-04-07
Chicas & Atlantic Railway Company.
TIME CARD.

E0-The Chicago and Atlantic Railway
continues to be the most popular line be-
composed OF the finest day coaches and pala-
tial Pullman sleeping cars, and run over u
smooth, we'll ballested road bed. No other
connections made in Union DepOts, thus
avoiding inc0mOdiOus transfers ut unreasOn-
Oble hours. The rates via this line are as low
rs the lowest. Ask for your tickets via tho
Chicngo& Atlantic Railway and your journ
ey will be one ofcomfort and pleasure.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-04-07
cs|sI.atd HAYDEN Coal.

Sold by the car or wagon load and
delivered to all parts of the city
promptly. The best of coal guar
anteed, at prices made satisfactory
JNO. Nj. WHITE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-11
The Fair and Convent.

The fair just closed, in point Of exhibits
attendance and interest manifested by tn,
public, has been the most notable Of the lont
line of fairs held in this city by or undel
the ausr ices of the Catholic church, or NOR
directly through the energies of the Sisters
of Mercy. To enumerate in detail the pri-
ses and the names of winners would be bu
the means Of filling several columns, to the
exclusion of other matter, and we will moi
attempt it, but that the articles drawn were
/ very beautiful, is not secret to the public
Monday evening was the occasion of the
greatest jam of the whole thirteen nights,
fully five hundred people being present on
the floor at one time. 1t was paradise for
chance sellers and vote solicitors, and they
made the moments count for all they were
worth, if they never did before. The con-
tests were decided on Saturday and Mon
day evenings and voting ran high on both
occasions. The first was between Guy Cor.
ley and Johnny Morrissey, for saddle bri.
die and whip, won by Johnny; the second
between Mrs. Woods, and Mrs. Simon, for q
crazy patch quilt, won by the former; the
third, for ladies' gold watch, between Mis-
ses Harndon, and Kelly, won by the latter;
the fourth between Ed. Heating, and VIM
Kelly, for a gold watch-Keating wears it.
the fifth between Misses McGrath, and ORA =
ly, for silver tea set-Miss McGrath won;
the sixth, for gents gold watch, between
Messrs. Myler Theibert and Moulton-won
by Myler; and the last between Tom White,
our genial but authenticated city treasurer.
and John ODonnell, for q diamond pin,
which White WOO by q large majority.
The amount taken in is estimated at
5000, while the net receipts above expen-
sss are over 81 500. The phenomenal sue.
cess is due to three causes, the pretty girls
who sold the chances, the size ofthe hall and
object in view, viz: the improvement of the
Convent.
The Convent has long needed additions to
increase its facilities, and now that the fair
has ended so favorably, the work will be
commenced at once. Two additions, or
wings, one, 32x42, and another 32x68 and
each three stories and basement, for
which the contract has been let to Colwell
Bros, and by fall, finer school building
,bop tho countu haa ovor ooap mill atand n.
a monument to Catholic enterprise. 1t will
be an ACADEMY worthy of the name, with
fsciities fer the accommodation of the rapid
ly increasing number of pupils.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-11
Last Call on Cloaks


We will place on sale to-day all our regu
lar Cloak Stock, also some lately received
from manufacturers.
1t is likely you can wear cloak for three
months yet, and at the low prices we qsote
now, wouldn't 1t pay you to invest. The
cloaks we offer now are the --latest style, for
this season sRd undoubtedly will be the
general styles for next fall and winter
$500 Newmarkets for $500.
$1,000 Newmarkets for $3.50.
$500 Newmsrkets for 800
Less than half price!
Short wraps in Astrachsn, So, now on
sale for from SIS to $40, worth from $40 to
$40.
A few nice Plush Wraps and Saques to be
closed out regardless Of cost.
Children's cloaks worth So, for 81.
Worth SIS, for So.
Worth 81, for So.
Worth $40 for IS.
Every cloak to be sold within week.
Our cheap sale of cotton goods continues.
See the beautiful styles in ginghams and
ssteens prints, sc. Our low prices on white
goods, embroideries and linen laces will in
teIest you. J.E. SOorr & Co.
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Cpl La Sale St., OTTAWA. Ill.
Portraits.

Portraits.
Miss l. Irwin, formerly of this county
has graced Hu | & Co.'s windows with hvs
specimens Of her portrait work, that are
certainly as fine as any we ever saw. There
are three pastels and two crsyons. This
work is not re touched photos, labeled
crayons, so common here, but free hand
drawing. Both classes Of her work are
exquisite; but if we may express an
opinion in favor of either, the delcscy
of coloring and lively spirit of the pastels
are certainly charming to a degree. They
are the beau ideal of portrait that will
remain a perpetual delight As the work at
Mr.. Hull's are orders for Chicago people,
they can remain there but few days; and
we can assure our readers they are well
worth seeing Miss Irwin is prepared 70
take orders, and may b addressed At her
studio, 1927 Wabash Ave.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-11

SoUTH. --Messrs. j. |. Warner and II. Il.
Williams on Wednesday last started on a
,tour through the South-Alabama being par.
ticularly in view. Mr.. Warner goes to look
at a plantation that has been offered him,
and to establish business correspondents in
that booming part Of the country; while Mr..
Williams has his eye on tempting offer to
take hand in q wood-pulp paper mill in
Alabama. They will be gone several weeks
SWEET We have received the second
number Of Vol. |, of the Democratic Times,
edited and published by Duke" Sweet, at
Hayes City, Kan. We hope the Dem. Tine,
will have long and prosperous career.
BRAD-Mr. Samuel Bradford has resigned
his position at the Post Office, to take effect
on the 18th inst, and will assume personal
management Of bis coal business.
EAsr.-F. L. Fiske is in the east, after
goods.
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usements.

Tonight, NJ. b. Curtis successful comedy
Of "Sam'l of Posen" will be presented a,
the Opera House, and will undoubtedly
have crowded house.
On Saturday evening, Feb. 18th, the fun.
loving public will have chance to see Hiss
Kate Castleton and her company Of come.
dians, in her latest laughing success, Crazy
Patch Miss Castleton appeared in Ottawa
some Is months ago, and those who wit.
messed her performance of "Cra1y Patch
pronounced 1t the best musical comedy ever
seen in the Opera House. The company
played oil last week at the Grand Opera
House, Chicago, and the Chicago papers
were loud in their praise. Seats will be
placed on sale at Sihon's music store on
Wednesday morning.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-11

Attorneys W. s. Reeves and A. P. Wright
Of Streator, visited Ottawa yesterday. A re-
porter asked Mr.. Reeves how he liked Otta-
wa. co." said he, "your buildings are
grand, your newspaper men solid, and your
streets the envy of western towns, but l
miss the odor Of gas consequent upon coal
smoke-gas, you know, so vitally essential
to a Streator attorney and DR.. Leroy" La.
ter in the day Wright remarked that il
Reeves SCOT back to Strestor he would pay
his own fare
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-11

The spring campaign has tegun at II. j.
Gillen's BY the arrival this week Of large in.
voices in the following lines
A large line Of the fines cloths and cassi-
mers for suits for youths, boys and mems
wear.
New line Of the latest effects in colors and
materials in dress goods for early spring
wear, as we'll as . fine line of dress cling.
hams and prints. This line is particularly
attractive, being the first arrival Of any i'm.
portanoe in the city Of the coming fashion
able fabrics.
Embroideries-a large and complete line,
we'll assorted, purchased directly from the
importers with all the advantages Of close
buying at first hands. These goods are
opened very cheap for the early spring
trade.
New corset stock just opened.
Large liue of table linens. napkins, towels
and towelings-with unusual advantages to
buyers as to prices.
THE CARPET ssocK
Has been contracted for at prices giving all
the advantages of dull season, and is now
beginning to arrive. This stock when fully
opened will prove itself the most complete
ever shown in the city, and will comprise all
the different grades from cheap ingram to
the finest 5.frame body Brussels. Ne,c prices
on this excellent stock. All carpets made and
laid for the next 80 days free of charge.
THE BARGAIN STOCK.
There yet remains a good assortment of
what is known as the "bargain STOCK"
which includes blankets, Asnnels, cloaks.
shswls, underwear and all heavy wooden
goods, which will be closed out before the
March invoicing at the greatest sacrifice ever
offered on standard merchandise.
THE BOOT AND SHOE STOCK
OF this house is fast coming into it's place at
the head Of the list. The goods are bought
only from the best manufacturers of this
country; all are standard and warranted as
represented in every case. Prices unequaled
and styles the latest. This is truly fine
stock in sll different varieties of ladies'
gents, misses and children's wear and it
will pay any one looking for this class of
goods not only to examine this stock, but to
buy here.
The cash grocery is still on the advance
not as to prices, but in the number of its
buyers and the excellence Of its stock. His
complete II is second to none; and will be
undersold by no house in this county.
All requested to call and look through the
house Of any Of its many desirable stocks.
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WILL THEY RE-DISTRJCTs
A Question Raised IA TO tho Legality
the Census.

A Question Raised IA TO tho Legality OF
| the Census.
Tuesday evening was very bright one for
meeting Of the City Council, but somehow
or other the necessary number to complete a
quorum did not appear at the appointed
hour. At 1880 Mayor Allen counted noses
and yawued, while Eddie Kelly discussed
the unfortunate Cation water works ordinance
with Aid. Dinneen, Marshal Maher and the
FREE TRADER man.
The big bell in the engine house called the
hour Of 8, but the little band Of watchers in
that silent chamber saw no ray of hope
cleaning in the gas,ight. The Mayor order.
ed the patrol for Aid. Titus, who was down
at Hulrs reception, but Mr.. Titus would not
come. Aid. Prichard had sore head, and
Aid. Tom MscKinlay, who was at the Clifton,
was sent for, under threats Of being boiled
in eating house soup. He came, and all was
we'll.
A petition, in very reasonable language
from Mrs. VIM. Creiger, who sustained q Sc
we're sprsin Of the lower limb, by falling, as
a result of her foot catching in break in a
crossing near the German Catholic church,
asking for recompeuse on account of pain
and expense, was referred to the building
and sidewalk committee.
A very ugly grade, at the corner of the
Sherwood Buchanan block and one directly in
front Of the st. Nicholas Hotel, was the sub
ject Of q petition asking its abatement as a
nuisance, signed by large number Of prom
inent citizens. The petition stated that in
winter it resembled rampant tobeggan
slide, and it was referred to the sidewalk
and building committee
The reports Of the city officers, and the
issuance of q $4,000 tax warrant to pay las.
months bills, were approved without CON-
ment.
Mayor Aliens veto of the Cation water
works ordinance, about which such howl
was raised some two months ago, was read
and laid over for consideration at the next
regular meeting.
Mr. Maierhofer's census again coming be.
fore the council. Mayor Allen raised ques
ton as to the legality of the acceptance of
the same, in the strength Of the state Law,
which provides that any "city or village may
pass an ordinance for the taking Of census
for any purpose" in accordance with law.
The city attorney declared that the Maier-
hOfer census could be adopted BY ordinance,
Mr.. MscKiRhy moved that the Law and Or.
dinanoe committee, together with the city
attorney. draw up an ordinance re.distriot-
ing the city into seven wards, II the census
be found legal, or may be made legal. The
matter WAS referred to an adjourned meet
ing ON next Friday evening.
John O Brien will doubtless be compelled
to sue the city, If he expects to derive any
recompense for the loss of his horse at the
Jackson street sewer, as the city attorney,
after conference with Street Supervisor
Scherer, who stoutly maintains that the &C
cident was no fault Of the city's, reported
the city not liable.
Mr.. Maierhofer's bill, or rather the bill of
the town auditors, for taking the census,
ST., was passed.
The council then passed the
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-11

John Stout, who has been interested il
the real estate business for SEINE time past
has added fire insurance. He will represent
FIVE first class companies and will be pre-
pared to give his patrons the most advanta-
geous rates MIR. Stout is On energetic, live
business man, and our readers will find it tC
their advantage to call upon him for any
thing In his line. His Office will be with ID.
B. Snow, Armory block.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-11

For all kinds of agricultural implements
tools and garden seeds, buggies, carriages,
harness, sewing machines and supplies a,
bottom prices, 60 to F. D. sweetser's, third
door North Of postofhce. Call before you
make purchases, a. We will sell close at
great bargains for the next 30 days. F. D. s.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-11

A Union Gospel Temperance Meeting will
be held in the Congregational church on
Sunday evening, at 7. A hearty invitation
to all
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Cheap Rates to Chicago.

The Rock Island Route &C., r. & p. Ry. J
will sell excursion tickets to Chicago every
Saturday and Sunday at one faro for the
round trip, good to return on or before train
No. 7, leaving Chicago at 8 a. m. Monday.
R. F. PRRrrYMAx, Agt.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-11

YoRk-Miss Jennie Gregory, Of Rockdals,
n. Y. is the guest Of Miss Emma Pope. who
last Friday evening entertained in her honor
. number Of the young people at progressive
eucher.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-11

am not out of business, nor have l left
town, as reported; but am at 1926 La Sale
street, Colwell. Sherwood Block, with q full
line of harness, which is strictly hand made
and first class stock Call and see.
JOSEPH SCHAEFRR.
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The bazaar and festiv alunder the auspi-
ces Of the Chapel Aid Society, will be held
at Boyd's hotel, Millington, on Tuesday,
Feb. l4th. Dinner will be served from IL NJ.
until late ia the evening.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-11

A Farmers Institute will be held at
Yorkville on Wednesday and Thursday next,
A very entertaining program hiss been pre-.
pared.
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To School and Road Officers

All kinds of school and road blanks may
be obtained at Hspeman & Graham's. Mail
orders promptly attended to.
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Novelties.

In fine and comic valentines. Somethin,
that Is sure TO suit. Ely. GRrGos.
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The young ladies of the NJ Z. Church, vii
hold "Salad Social" Friday evening Feb
18th, in the church parlors. Admission
free. All are cordially iavited.
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Nntlea-

All parties indebted to DR.. William Shep-
pard will please call at his Office and settle
the same, as he is DESTROYS of leaving for the
East as soon as possible.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-11

W. II. Hull & Co., have opened up the
first lot of new dress goods in the city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-11

The biggest stock of ladies', gents and
and chldren's hosiery we have ever had.
W. II. Hull & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-11

We have an entire new line Of underwear
Best ladies' night dress for 81 at
HUII's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-11

A little boy, Nelson Weller, shot his aunt
in the hips on Thursday last. Imp, city, too.
yet the wound /. not very serious.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-11

NEW SPRING DRESS GOODS AT
HULIS.