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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

The c., B. Q. Railway is preparing for
the winter coal trade here by finishing its
switches, which we're commenced in the
spring on their recently acquired property.
The coal trade over this branch Of the road
is very heavy, and the new switches give
them nearly mile of switch accommodation
in this city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

There is millions in it," said druggist
when asked about DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Price 25cts.
For some time past have been rheu.
matte. recently tried Salvation Oil which
gave me almost instant relief | sincerely
recommend it as it has entirely cured me.
JAMES GORDON, Baltimore, Md.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

Fiske & BEEN are always ready for bus.
mess, and show their readiness In their low
prices; you can't get lower in price and
give good quality.
A tihe lot of suits for fall just received
good, Lobby, nice and cheap.
An overcoat stock that is a store by itself.
1t will pay you to examine before you buy.
Prices, " 90 up.
Neck wear? A new lot that Is stylish
In fabric and good and cheap.
Children's suits enough to bewiiuer you
to look them over Suits to fit from the
little one to the big man.
Hats and caps just in, in all the new
shapes and colOrs. Black is standard Silk
hats made to order and always on hand to
fit. The only one price hat store in the
county and the largest
Fiske " BEEN will always be pleased to
see you and show goods.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29
Dancing Academy

The class for adults will begin Monday
evening, Oct. lst, at 8 o'clock. Juvenile
class, Saturday, Oct. 9th, at 2 O'Clock P. NJ.
Terms as usual. Among the new features
that will be taught this season will be the
Polka Dot and cripple" all
new round dances. s. s. WILLIS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

KEPT BUsY.-D. Hess, the jeweler, is still
busy arranging his new fall consignment OF
late designs in his show cases. They show
better variety than last season, more taste.
more elegance and more worth. Prices are
low for the quality.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

The sidewalk approaching the Illinois riv'
err bridge, south side, is still settling, and
now nearly three feet below the level in
the center. 1t is only a question Of short
time and the walk will 60 down.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

j. Z. Scott & Co. are selling big line Of
underwear. They are selling the Derby
ribbed misses underwear as low as rs cents
each, and ladies' at Al! cents, ladies nat
ural wool underwear ct 81.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29
G. u. DE Lapp's
Store is now full Of new boots and shoes.

Mrs Catherine Moore died at her home in
Prairie Centre, on Saturday, aged seventy
eight years. She had been failing rapidly
in health Of both mind and body for months,
and her death is attributed to old age. The
funeral took place on Monday afternoon
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

The campaign barrels have been unloaded
at J. Megaffin's and the campaign is now In
full blast. All the leading styles in his line
can be found in this stock. No matter what
your politics are. Joe can suit you. He has
got the Democratic. Republican and Prohi,
btion barrels all in stock. The quality is
on top, with prices at the bottom.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

j. Z. Scott & Co. commenced big sale of
underwear-winter underwcar-lsst Sstur'
day, and over 300 pieces Of winter under,
wear sold the first day. Several cases more
have been received and will be placed on
sale tomorrow.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

The Wheelock piano, unexcelled in beauty
of finish, gives entire satisfaction and is
sold at moderate prices. Tony Simon has
the agency, in post Office block.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

Before the sun sets this evening j. +.
Scott & Co. expect to sell so doa. of merlno
and wool underwear Mems, ladies' misses
boys and children's underwear, by far the
best stock in the city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

OTTAWA, H., Sept, %, 1888.
We, the undersigned, members cf the firm
of Dreifuss & Lesser, have dissolved partner
ship by mutual consent. Mr.. Herman Drei-
fuss will asrume all liabilities And collect all
money due the firm
HERNAS DREIFUss
WILLIAM D. LEsER
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29
Gfnva9

II you don't believe that Marley & Jor'
dan have the largest assortment of stoves
ever shown in La Sale county, and the best
stock to select from, call and look MS over.
MANLEY & JORDAN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29
"SPLENDIlI" WEATHER

SPLENDID' WEATHER.
This for the stove business ct KENDALL'S.
1888 proves the growing popularity of the
we'll known "SPLENDID" for hard coal and
is proving "cyclone" in trade on the
smoke burning Riverside" See them and
80 others at KRNDALL's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

There will be Solemn High Mass, with
Deacon and Sub Deacon, at st Coumbia's
church at 1890. Rev. NJ. A. McGinnis will
preach. The general public is cordially in
Yited
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

NoTlCE.-All persons knowing themselves
indebted to me for horse service for the seas
on of 1889, will please call and settle at once
and same further trouble and costs,
WIN JAMESON, Utica, ILL.,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

ALL READY.-J. Z. Scott & CO. new mill
linery Is all ready now. Miss Montgomery
and her assistants are all busy in this de-
psrtment today.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

Mrs j. R. Cameron will meet her must
class at Rooms 3, Windsor Flats, on Satur
day, Sept. Goth.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

The Ladies Aid Society of the Episcopal
church, will give tea at the residence Judge
Evans, on Thursday evening" October 4,h, q,
8 o'clock. All are cordially invited.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

The best reform in domestic life is without
doubt the introduction Of Dr.. Bulls Baby
Syrup. Where it is known no more laud-
anum is given to the babies.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

La Sale County Teachers Association.
The annual meeting of this Association
will take place in Ottawa High School build.
ing on Saturday, Oct 9th, the exercises be.
ginning at lOa, IN. Business of special i'm
portance calls for the attendance of all
teachers interested in the welfare Of the As
ISOLATION. A brief programme is prepared.
and the election of officers for the ensuing
year will take place. Let there be q good
attendance. WM JEsKINs, Pres.
+. A. SAGE. Secy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

Did you think of getting new cleak? II
so, see the new cloaks just opened at
SCoTT's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

An incipient blaze broke out on the Hi
nos river bridge on Sunday, but was quick
ly s1tinguished by passer by.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

Take time today to call and see the new
clOaks vt j. L. SCoTr & Co.'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

Griggs' cider preservative Is the purest
and the best.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

Griggs' cider preservstive is the pures
and the best.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

Weber's celebrated pianos for sale at tn
Little Music Store,' postofice block.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29
Opera House.

The windows are filled with Autographs
announcing the coming on tonight of the
great Irish comedian, Seaman. Again we
see the familiar trade mark of "Peek.a,
Boo large and we'll executed picture of a
chubby babe lying on a pillow, and the
pleasant face of Seaman peeking through
the half drawn curtains. 1t is just such a
babe as every mother delights to exhibit to
her lady friends in its natural state-full of
dimples, fat and rosy. 1t was a happy in
SEPARATION that prompted Seaman to write
"Peek'a,Boo.' 1t quickly found its way in
to the homes Of the land, and has made his
name household word. He is compelled
to sing it at every performance. 1t never
fails to obtain recall and the heartiest ap.
plause of the evening
HELEN BLYTHE.
A great actress A great play Miss
Helen Blythe will appear at the opera house
on Tuesday. Oct. End, in the great historical
drama in four acts and ten tsbeaus, entitled
Catherine Rowland, or The Tomb, The
Throne and the Scaffold.' Mise Blythe is
the star actress Of the present and according
to the best critics, is the equal of any Amer.
lean actress that ever appeared on the stage,
not even excepting Mary Anderson. She
began on the stage at the age of six years,
making her first appearance with the Clara
Morris company in East Lynne when the
play was taking the country by storm.
Nature prepared her for the stage and today
she is its reigning queen and is doing the
best word in that profession, which more
than any other, make the ills and misfor
tunes of life endurable." Every man, woman
and child should see this play-depicting as
it does the tenderest and hottest of all emo,
tons, mothers love. Nothing produced in
the south this season has made a more pro-
found impression. Miss Blythe sways her
audience at will, and strong, able bodied
men do not feel ashamed to pay the tribute
Of tears at the memories Miss B!ythe's por
trayal conjures up.
Reserved seats are now on sale and we
hope all lovers Of the drama will turn out
and show that Ottawa can appreciate some-
thing besides comedy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

Griggs' cider preservatve Is the pures,
and the best.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

By James Anderson. one mile west of
Prairie Centre, on Oct. 18th, Of horses, cat
tie, farming implements and hay. Seven
months credit
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29
Rock Bottom

Prices on boots and shoes at
G. d. De LAPPs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

BY Geo. ID. Shaver, executor Of Robert
Blackwells estate, personal properly, at
Blackwel's late residence Oct. 22d. Nine
m ha' credit
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-09-29

The NEW GOODS are
here; the finest assort-
ment for fall and winter
you ever saw, in Dress
Goods, Cloaks, Flan-
nels. Blankets, and all
the Lines of Seasonable
Dry Goods, Boots and
Shoes, &c.
The Opening Sale has
begun, and prices are
away down.
Don't fail to call and
examine this splendid
new stock.
a. III RAJ
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-09-22
"Fan Your Boots. Sir"

The uptown bootblacks have adopted
new wrinkle. A reporter was stroll
ing along Sixth Avenue. when he wit
messed the novelty. and ms soon rs tho
chat. was vacant slipped into II to try
tho experiment Tho manipulator OF
the brushes soon had "A glossy shine on
the lcatherS and when his labors in
this direction were finished grasped
the fan--a Panama leaf affair--and
gave perfect illustration OF tho new
scheme.
whats the meaning of this new
rackstP'
'Ihatp Why. that's to cool tho
shoes. replied the bootblack. you
see" he continued a. man shoes ara
brislsly rubbed the leather becomes
heated aud in five minutes tho shine il
likely to disappear TO some extent. I
experimental good deal before l
struck this scheme. and now | find that
by way ng the fan br sky the feathers
are cooled and tho gloss IS better re-
tanned. - AcW lork EUeHtug sun.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-09-22
CHEWING DECREASING.

Reasons Why Dealers DO Not sell ns
Much ..rluen NJ Formerly.
When the elder Charles Dickens was
In this country on mis- first visit there
was no one OF the American habits
which called forth from tho great
novelist more condemnation than tho
one Of chewing tobacco. says tho New
National AS we'll rs personal habits
change with them - America - no
longer nation Of tobacco chewers.
and that manner OF using tobacco IL
gradually. biu surely. passing away.
Every tobacconist recogn zss tho
great change that Is taking place in
what Ia one sense may ho termed the
public taste. A tobacco dealer. whose
trade in not almost exclusively among
sailors. say that he does not sell ono
hall as much chewing tobacco today
as lac did ten years ago. and not moro
than one third rs much rs twenty years
ago. Said Quo OF them "A few days
ago;
"rhe falling Off In the use Of chewing
tobacco 5 u great deal moro apparent
hero VA the cast than in the south and
west. but IL is noticeable everywhere.
Ono cause for the decadencc OF tho
habit undoubtedly due TO the growth
of public opinion that IL is All unclean-
liz habit IL $ hard also for man nj.
diclcd To tho habit TO keep from show
ing CIV dences OF II on his clothes aud
person.
but the principal causes are right
here. There IL IA great deal moro dys-
pepSia aud stomach troublc now than
there used 10 be. and no person with II
weak stomach can chew tobacco. The
action Of tho tobacco juice. which
ir cklos down the throat OF a chowor is
10 paralyz, The act on of the stomach.
1t VIII accomplish that long before to-
bacco smoke will leave any perceptible
effect upon the lungs. Then. again, tho
cigarette has done "A great deal 10 put
an end To tlip che wing habit.
''lho growth of the cigarette prac-
tice in This country is and has been
cigarettes has multiplied many times
during tile last fifteen years. About
seven out OF every ten boys now grow
ing up smoke cigarettes. After n boy
has smoaked cigarettes for Il few ears
he has not only no taste for tobacco
IN any other form. but ho has no
stomach cor constitution left 10 stand
chewing tobacco.
The suffering which an inveterate
tobacco chewer endures when he first
deprlves himself OF his accustomed
weed are popularity supposed to be nj
most mtolerablc. Some ex-chewers
say thoy ARE. while others MAINTAIN that
they are nothing which resolute will
aud clear head cannot easily master.
All agree, however. that they have to
use some substitute at first. be Ii only
"A match or wooden toothpick.'
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-09-22

pail may be so draped over caskes
that IL is lifted in front and fastened
with palm leaves (cycas revolula). or
cluster OF violeis and lilies For the
casket Of a young person pail OF pink
or red roses Is n beautiful embellish-
ment A scarf of lilies or DAISIES Is
suitable Tor the infants caskct
Ii il frequently the case with per-
sons living out of town that Mt the
season when interments are given
there Is not the right kind OF material
In garden or greenhouse for filing
vases or making n display with long,
stem flowers. An elegant decoration
may then bo accomplished with floral
drapery by sewing the short-stemmed
flowers on to cambr silesia or cash
mere. and tying scaffs 10 easels or
pictures. or making rugs and afghans
for couch and wall embellishments
Largo y eces Of floral drapery may be
sprinkled while making with rose
spray.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-09-22

remember with what interest !
used ,o gn2e when boy on tho sign OF
the Blue Ball, which stool in front Of
little thrcc. story buil,ling at tho south
west corner OF Hanover AMI Union
Streets. There was noticeable touch
OF antiquity in the appearances OF the
bali. the blue color of which was con-
sIderabIy faded. and II did not need the
date 1903, which WAS marked 10 black
upon IL To remind me OF It's venerable
character. But II was The association
OF tho old sign with the father of BEN
jamin FRANKLIN. who kept his tallow
chambers shop on the spot, which his
boy used To visit. that gave IL such n pc
culiar interest in my eyes. believe
the building was taken by The city for
the widening OF Hanover Street. some
thirty years ago. and always regret
ted that the plan OF the owners TO re-
move 10 10 some other location was
found impraciieablc. II my memory
serves me. tho Blue Ball Is still In ex-
istenco aud In private ownership. but a
| historic relic like this should DO In the
possession of the Bostonian Society,"
boston Iosk
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-09-22
JUST Beyond

Past the fragrant clover fields.
Past tie f0rcst with their Yields
OF dark verdure. resting eyes
That are worn with readings wise.
Past The blue hills. barriers dear
Twlxt the hopes beyond aud hero
u llace ca must be so)
Whliher 10 II good 10 20.
For long for II betImes
or morning. la INV rhymes;
Aud The evc.ight finds the stlll
Looking, longing, 'gainst ny VIII
il IA always just bevond
What see, aud should a wand
Touch mine eyes grown strangely dim,
They might pierce the mountain rim.
And discover yonder spot.
That Is sweet. but trayele not
Yet. dim. vlsi0ned. | am sure
Whatsoever | endure.
Bad and sad. that far away
Past the duties ~ the day.
"a see them stretched and dumb,
Is the land VI Sweet-To Come.
That Is gladder far and fair:
Dust bet ond the mountains there
just beyond tho dimpled lea,
just besond the silver sea,
Just beyond, for me and theei
--ssiehard n. Lurfoa, ~. H. D.6t s. S. Times
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-09-22

There some dozen OF public school
teachers who went from New York and
Brooklyn 10 wait in summer hotels
last year There Is always small
contigent OF Boston teachers who 90.
There is hardly ono Of the co-educa-
tional colleges which has not sent out
its girl walters. Vassar. Smith aud
Wellesley have furnished mattresses.
though never 80 many ~ the co-educa-
tional schools. Boston University has
quite a number OF pretty walters at
soashoro resorts this summer. IL Is
not business ut which fortunes arc
made. for only the smaller hotels em-
ploy women. Twenty dollars month
Is large wages. larger than the average.
but even that goes n long way towards
filling the aching void In students
purse. -NeD York Cor. Sarannah
Acvs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-28
AN ALABANA DIANA.
An AI<AbAAA DLdNA.
From an Alabama letter to The Philadelphia !

Prom an Alabama letter to The Philadelphia Times.
She is . girl. not a girl Of tho period nor typical
gn of the South. but Just own Diana who
drive like Jehu ride and shoot like cowboy.
like q professional and swim like duck. She viii
90 rowing with company but her dog and gun. and
she can drop her oars. spring to her feet with her
gun, and shoot marsh hen or grosbeak. withous
rocking the boat mlsplacing the oars She sleeps
on pillows OF down from birds and ducks, killed BY
her own hand, and expects BY next spring to have
enough feathers of the same kind to make feather
bed.
/ neglected to mention what. PERHAPS. is moro re-
markable thar her other accomplishments. that she
can drive a nal, without MASKING her fingers. Once.
indeed, she drove natl TO good purpose While
studying for a prize school, she was taken with
a violent toothache. Her mother forbade her going
TO school In such violent pain, and there was no
dentist nearer than Mobile. So. with sudden re-
solve, she got nail. and. holding 1t against tho
TOOTH She drove it out Tor more likely inl with ono
blow of the hammer. then she went TO school ana
won the prize She has kindly taught me how TO
row with a good stroke. and how % swim with an
inflated pillow Now she would teach me how
10 shoot. / can make ready and take aim. but when
the time comes to fire. my fingers are so occupied
with stopping my ears cannot pun the trigger
Diana knows every cattle mark In the community.
She owns quite a number of sheen and cows. ana
can tell at glance II one IS missing. AT present
Danas most devoted admirer Is man who can
neither ride drive. swim. shoot a gun OF
smoke q cigar. rhis may be the irony OF fate, but
suspect IL Is fate. nevertheless. for she imaHnes
now that she detests him, and that Is usually ono
Of the shadows cast before the coming event
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-28
GENERAL GRANT on GUARD.

From The Hartford Post
II was drizzly day, only short time before
General Grant drove the enemy from Petersburg and
moved toward Five Forks and Appomattox A chill
northeast gale made overcoats comfortable even
there and more men who could woro them than LEFT
them of.
storebouses shivercd he STROBE to and fro on his
post his gunock under his arm to keep of the Wet
lie was a raw recruit from Down East sent our
to help I'll the ranks OF regiment which had iost
one-half its men since the campaign began.
He saw a man in regulation overcoat and Win
SLOUGH hat but with the steady carriage OF veteran
passing along few rods away, and he called out to
-'' Say. friend, havc you any terbacker in yer
The pssserby smoking cigar Ne he re,
piled. al can give you cigar but don't chew !.
And don't smoke but Pm starving Tor chaw,'
replied the sentinel as he looked over TO tho other
Say. couldn't you stand post minute till run over
al could said the other With grim smile on hts
face, and then he ADDED " Will oi'o INC Souf su"
Tbere isn't no order, only TO hail anybody going
angh them stores and TO stop em as has no business
theren -. ,.. l.. 4, .
suffers for the desired tobacco Returning promptly,
no took his gun and quietly said:
AT get a chance III do as much for you friend.
What regiment be you I'M
Not any. I belong to hcadcuartcrs'
swhat to the Generals guard What's your
The quet-looking man puffed ont cloud Of smoke
and said My name Is Grant
been relieved by General Grant himself. and didn't
How could he. when not a mark of the Generals
rank in sight. and the poor fellow was yet TOO
itted in yielding post and gun to any but his regular
relief1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-28

said he was much In favor of Reform rs ever.
DR. Punk who stands at the very head Of tho medical
profession, informed the Rev. Lipad Froth that It
was HIS deliberate opinion should Mr. Brace desert
them in this crisis, all would be over Something
like dismay was created By tho ominous remark Of
ex-Congessman Van Shyster that Others might DO as
they pleased, but for him. his mind was made
up At this critical juncture the Hon. Erasns
spiggott, tho orator Of the evening. OPPORTUNITY
arrived, and upon being told that Mr. Brace was stu
hcstatng he boldly declared that the only thing TO
do was to take the bull By the horns Fired by the
cheers elected by this observation. he proceeded to
say that the occasion which had brought together the
large and representative body Of citizens assembled
In the hall beyond and waiting only for the opportunity
to ndorse the wise and safe and honorable admnstra-
ton of Mayor Brace loud cheers and to place him
again in nomination, would live In history. tCrics
Of good good ~ That vast and intelligent audience
there record tho edct Of corrupt and selfish
bosses, but as thoughtful independent and patriotic
citizens free from the shackes Of partisanshp Voud
applause), they had come together to promote inc
honor and the prosperity Of this imperial metropolis