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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10
Personal.

TREMpsR-Mrs. VIM. Tremper, of the
south side, is very i'll.
WHIrA-Alderman White has been con-
fined to his home oil the week with illness.
JUDoE-Judge Charles Blanchard 10 In
Morris.
HoLNEs-Rev. and Mrs. D. J. Holmes are
the guests Of their children at Topeka,
Kan. Mr.. Holiness health has been poor,
and the trip is made on his account.
FIrzoIRALD-Frank Fitzgerald, of Chi.
csgo, was in town this week.
GILBERr-Judge Gilbert, of Chicago, was
in the city over Sunday to Tuesday morn
ing.
DIcK-"Dick" Redmond has been ap-
pointed operator at the Hotel Richelieu in
Chicago.
SEsEcA--Rob Carr, W. W. Curtis and
Will Ferguson Sundayed in Seneca.
GRIFFIrH-Mr. Ed Griffith, who has been
very i'll, is somewhat better, and has bee n
out for several days.
GRIGGs-Mr. Z. Y. Griggs was confined
to his home for several Days last week by
illness.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10
He Saw Elephants.


"Pets" Steffens, late foreman ct Whites
Brewery and saloonist of West Main st.,
INDUCED ina huge quantity Of fire water on
Monday, and consequently was not long in
attaining that condition of superlstive intox'
ication known as the "snskes." II not the
genuine snake condition, il was something
Immediately akin, and consequently "Pete"
was unable to tell red headed girl from
white horse. Whom he reached his saloon
at about 8 o'clock, the ram had soaked
through his clothing, and his appearance was
one Of deep sadness. His young son ventur-
ed to smile, and Pete, who deeply resented
this insinuation of intoxication, seized the
boy and after nearly beating the life out OF
him, threw him into the muddy street. His
wife demonstrated and received terrible
beating. He then threw her and the remain
ing children into the street. and leaving them
in the rain began smashing his fixtures. He
was arrested in his sport by the police, and
slept in the cooler. He was given hearing
on Tuesday. and placed under $500 bonds to
await the action Of the grand jury.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10

The FREE TRADER is not doing general
subscription business, but it will assist its
patrons to get the lowest prices on all peri.
odicals published. Subscribers to the FREE
TRADER VINO want other papers will be fur
nished them at cost, and as We are able to
get club rates, we can save our patrons .
conside cradle sum on the whole outfit. This
offer is made only to actual subscribers TO
the FREE TRADER, and on two or three mag
szines or monthly papers We can save our
patrons the price OF the FR.. TRADER for :
year
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10
Fire at BriCktOn,

A repetition Of the Hess & Crotty Tile
Factory fire was only prevented by the
prompt action Of the employees Of the Ottawa
Fire Clay and Brick Co. Of Briokton, on
Monday afternoon. II was during the pro-
gress Of the heavy thunder shower, and the
lightning struck telephone pole near the
Office, ran down the wire ana set FIRE to the
box. Some books and papers near the box
we're ignited and in few moments the office
would have been in flames, but bucket Of
water thrown by cool headed workmen
quenchsd the blaze. The shock was very
heavy one and nearly stunned the men work
ing near the Office
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10
Rubber boots at J. Megaffin's.
More Light on the Subject.


How many ballots had been counted by
the brilliant lights Of the banner electric
lamps we are not prepared to say, but we are
positive that by the use of this lamp cor.
rect ballot may be counted. The light
giving power Of this lamp is simply aston
ishing, and it is one Of the safest and easily
managed lamps in use. 1t has an outside
feeding wick, thus requiring no renewal Of
wick until it is nearly all used. Two brass
perforated discs distribute the air evenly,
thus making perfect combustion. Besides,
it is self'extinguishing do not have to blow
down the chimney. Raise the wick until
it touches the spreader and the light will 60
out. Mr.. Forbes is having q big run on
these popular lamps, but is now ready for
another rush, having just received bigger
invoice.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10
Anusenents,

Commencing on Monday evening, Nov. IL,
the Gibnsy, Gordon and Giblsr Comedy Co.
will fill q weeks engagement at low prices,
10 and 25 cents, of which the Dubuque, ls.,
Times says:
Gibnsy, Gordon & Giblers comedy CONS
psny is one Of the best which has appeared
here this season in light comedy. They are
more than mere fun makers, several Of the
company possessing histrionic ability OF no
mean order. Playing as they do at popular
prices, the house should DO crowded nightly.
The musical spscialties with which the waits
between acts are enlivened are new feature
and deserve special oommendation. The
costumes worn last evening BY the ladies Of
the company were among the most elegant
seen here this season.
Seats are now on sale at Simon's music
store for only 25o each.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10

Cards are out announcing the marriage,
next week, of Miss jessie Porter, daughter
Of ]. L. Porter, esq, to Mr.. George Yentzer,
of this city.
Mrs. Moses Osman gave a tea on Thurs.
day evening for the benefit of the Episcopal
church.
Miss Amelia A. Rhiel and Mr.. Wallace l..
Hardy were united in marriage at the pas
toral residence Of the Congregational church
at 10 o'clock on Thursday morning. Rev.
Warren F. Day performed the marriage
ceremony. Miss Rhiel is the daughter Of
Mrs. Rhiel, Of the Farmers Hotel, and Mr..
Hardy is perhaps best known as the SPLEEN
did young tenor singer who created great
deal Of interest last winter. MIR. and Mrs.
Hardy departed on . short bridal tour on
the morning train.
An Xmas bazar Is promised for some time
in December. possibly the third week. II
is to DO held under the auspices of the
Methodist young ladies; and, il managed
with the usual skill OF the Methodist young
ladies, will furnish something "too real nice
for anything,
Mrs. George Griffith and son, Of Hays
City, Kan, are the guests Of relatives for
the winter.
The Chatauqua circle met at Mrs. Since
toms on the east side, on Monday evening.
The Firemen's ball on Thanksgiving eve.
will be the event of the season.
Mrs. Warren F. Day has returned from
Terre Haute, Ind.
Mrs. W. G. Whitaker, of Kansas City.
Mo-, is the guest of Mrs. H. E. Gedney, jr.
Miss Grace, daughter Of Officer John
DAILY, gave birthday party to her little
friends on Thursday evening last.
When society opens its doors not few
surprises are in store for those who have
had their ears open all summer waiting for
windfalls. To wed or not to we'd is an open
question, which all have an opportunity to
answer.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10
Job Printing.

The FREE TRADER office is prepared to ex'
ecute JOB PRINTING of every description,
from calling card to bound book. Special
facilities for commercial work, and the very
best prices will be made on this class of
work, as we'll ss envelopes. We have now
on hand special JOB lot of note heads,
letter heads. statements, etc., and envel-
opes. on which especially Iow prices can be
gwen, which, we believe, will be found
lower for the quality of stock and work
than can be obtained in this county.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10
Now II L. Over,

And you are ready to attend to business and
able to appreciate q good thing when you
see it, let US just family remind you that at
H. J. Gillen's there is going on seasonable
sale Of dress goods, Oloaks, and other fabrics
for the season, on which you can make near
ly as much money in proportion by buying
your whole outfit as those lucky fellows did
who had rs to 100 on Harrison. This sale,
indeed. offers line of bargains in these de.
partments particularly and ell departments
Of the house generally, which have been as
as the Harrison victory was
unexpected to 70 democrat.
The house asks all to call and see what
they can do for buyers, especially Of dress
yooas, clsaks and winter goods.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10

A boy we'll dressed is boy we'll pleased;
we have the resources Of stock and style and
completeness Of facilities to please every
boy. No matter his size, shape or age, We
have the largest and finest stock Of boys
and ohildren's clothing in the county, at
Oak Hall, the one price clothiers. north of
court house.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10

The work on the Gay factory (the old Cush.
man foundry is progressing rapidly, and
Gay & Son are losing no time in preparing
it for occupancy. The improvement is sx-
citing considerable interest, and many quss-
tons are asked about the "new building 20.
ing up over there"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10

BucHAsAS.-Ralph Buchanan was dis
charged from the Eastern Insane Hospital Al
Kankskee, on Monday last, IS completely
cured. He WAS sent to the hospital two years
ago and the recovery Of his reason is great
surprise. He is on visit to the East, and
will probably be in this city in January.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10

There is some complaint among the farm
ers Of soft corn in the center Of fields and in
spots whore it had ripened unsvenly. Un>
lees the soft snd hard corn are separated, the
spring Smelling will find it all of grade, e.
pecislly - il the spring is damp. The damp
weather Of the present is liable to have bad
effect.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10

Lord Ssckville has had one piece of con.
ISOLATION, any way John B. Doris, the vet.
ersn circus man, now running dime mu.
scum on 9Th ave., New York, has made him
an offer Of $4,000 week and all expenses
paid for one or two weeks, as his lordship
prefers, for holding two levees at his mu-
scum.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10
Excursion to Chicago.

The Burlington route &C., B. & Q. R. R.
will sell excursion tickets to Chicago as fol.
lows: Nov. 18th, l4th, 10th, 10th. 2lst and
23d, good to return on or before days from
date Of sale. Fare for round trip, 1876. in.
Guiding admission ticket to fat stock show.
M. C. ATWOOD, Agt.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10

Among the late returns, Mr.. Henry
Holmes fails to notice the return Of his horse
and buggy, or Of the gray bearded gentle-
who is responsible for it's detention in un.
known quarters. The reward failed to have
the desired effect.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10

The farming community cannot be too
cautious Of agents for Chicago houses, who
are anxious to place q winters supply cheap.
The goods are always Of avery inferior
quality and;the farmer is often victim.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10
The Very Latest.

The Very Latest.
Two hundred and fifty cloaks at the lowest
prices ever quoted.
Newmarkets So, S., 81 80 and $40.
The new shapes and colors in long gar.
ments from $40 to $25.
Plush cloaks Sl5 to $25. Extra good
value.
100 new children's cloaks from 81 so to
SIS.
Without doubt the largest stock Of cloaks
eoer opened In Ottawa.
J. E. ScorT & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10

All the newest designs, richest textures,
hsppiest effect in Jersey suits for children,
and Jersey jackets for gentlemen, at bed
rock prices at Oak Hail. the one price cloth
iara
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10

CARD OF THANKS. and Mrs. L. Hibbs
desire to extend their sincere thanks to their
friends and neighbours for the many kind acts
during the sickness and burial Of their
daughter, Minnie.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10

Rev. DR.. Frederick, of this city, left for
Chicago this morning to perform marriage
ceremony; also to examine some of the new
est churches and get pointers for the new
Baptist church in this city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10

WONDERS OF LIGHT.-Rev. DR.. Frederick
will commence series Of Sunday evening
discourses at the Baptist church next Sun
day evening on Wonders taking wonder
full things in nature to illustrate wonderful
things in grace. The subject for next Sun
day evening will be the "wonders of Light."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10
WOman's Life Insurance

Agents wanted, terms liberal. Energetic
men and women can make money. Address
Geo. II. Hoge, Genl Agent, room 9O5 Royal
Insurance Building, Chicago, Ill,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10

MARY Anderson, the actress, who has been
working havoc with the hearts of leisurely
young Englishmen for the past two years
arrived in New York on Sunday last, bring,
ing with her an English company as her
support. She begins her American tour
Nov. 18th at Pslmer's (lste Wsllsck 's)
theatre in 1.-THE Winters Tale and will
appear in Gas You Like IT, "Pygmalion
and Gslstes." COMEDY and Tragedy, p
"Lady of Lysns," "Romeo and Juliet and
Lytton's 1.-THE Cup
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10

The attention Of the farmers is called to the
Of Eisenheuth & Sons, butter,
egg and poultry dealers, which appears in
this issue. These gentlemen will offer special
inducements TO farmers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10

Rev. Mr.. Edwards ofthe Episcopal church
will return from Denver to day, and services
will be held at that church tomorrow as
usual
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10
ManleY 4 Jordan

Have very Ane TANK HEATER. The only
one in which shsgrate can be shaken and ashes
BE- removed without putting out the FIRE.
Price reduced from last year.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10

Low prices on letter heads, bill heads and
envelopes at the FREE TRADER office. Work.
manship and quality Of stock guaranteed
6ret class,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10

All the glass factories shut down on Tues
day, in order to give the men Q chance TO 90
TO the polls.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10

Sale Bills.
The PRsS TRADER printing office is pre-
pared to print sale bills, of any size or
quantity, at short notice and low prices
Give rs call.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10

The canvass Of the county vote Is still in
progress, and will probably be completed
to day. Barratt and johnson are remarks
bly, close, johnson, as the count now stands,
being completed to Mission, is one ahead,
but should the vote Of the fourth precinct
Of Streator prove according te the tally, Bar,
raft will have plurality Of four. There is
little hope for Browne, who will be at least
20 behind, with the fourth Of Streator
counted in. Blake and Milling are elected
by large majorities, and Barratt has still a
chance.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10

Boys overcoats--if you want q nice fitting
overcast for your boys, visit Oak Hall, the
one price clothiers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10

Outdoor work has been nearly suspended
this week on account Of the execrable
weather,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10
|, \. JONES And
nlckERS0N, ACT.
No. 8l4 La Sale Street.

DENTAL STUDENT WANTED.-Must spend
three years, including two terms in repu.
table dental college.
A. T. OLMsrEAD, D. D. s.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10

Shropshire aud CotwoOd bucks sale oy
G. C. Caldwell, Deer Park. two miles south
of Utica. Ill. Post oflie, Utica Ill.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10

The election is over and J. Megafhn con.
tinues to BOOT the community at the low
es, possible cash prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10

Our crack proof rubber boots are the
kind to buy for comfort and durability.
]. NEGAFFIN
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10

Elegant fur trimmed overcosts, see them
II Oak Hall, the one price clother.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10

$3.50 buys hand made kid boot st Wer-
ner's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10

Told You So.
II you had bought your shoes at Werner's
YOU would not have 90, your feet wet.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10
SPECIAL
TO THE
PEOPLE,.

This special is to the People.
to come and examine our Fine
Stock of Foreign and Domestic
Suitings. TrOuserings and Coat.
ings. They are nice and hobby,
the prices are all right, and the
fit shall please you, because we
guarantee A PERFECT FIT.
We want to make your clothes
so you will come again, and we
can cut and make you any kind
Of garment now. and do it right.
Nut SEED.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-10

The NEW GOODS are
here; the finest assort-
ment for fall and winter
you ever saw, in Dress
Goods, Cloaks, Elan
nels. Blankets, and all
the Lines OF Seasonable
Dry Goods, Boots and
Shoes, &c.
The Opening Sale has
begun, ana Prices ale
away down.
Don't fail to call and
examine this splendid
new stock.
H. J. GILLEN.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-07-19
INFLUX OF CHINESE.
London Wool Sales.


LONDON, July 1S.-The present series
of wool sales closed to-day. Competi-
ton was exceedingly active, although
snsr, We. : s:ses sn;aasf Attendance i;
ll,o29 bales we're offered The total
that passed under the hsinmer during
the series was $50. 757 bales, over half of
which was taken for export. including
about 5000 bales for America, mostly
Australian. As compsfsd with May,
Australian greasy, combing and
better classes of secured advanced
I'd. q Id. Other kinds were
unchanged, except crossbreds, which
in response to lower prices for English
wool, fell Kd.@1d. Superior Cape
snow-whites were I'D. higher. Natal
greasy, although less marked made a
similar advance; otherwise cheap WOODS
were at par. The fourth series of sales
opens September 18th. The quantity to-
be offered for sale will not be limited.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-07-19

The People of the Territory OF Utah send
Greeting: To t-,sr
TT c.. WOODROW, DEFENDANT: You
IL. are hereby required to appear in an
action brought against you by the above
named plaintiff in the district Court of the
Third Judicial District of the Territory of
Utah, and to answer the complaint filed
therein within ten days exclusive of the
day of seTvice) after the service on you of
this summons-if served within this county;
or, II served out of this county, but in this
district, within twenty days. otherwise
within forty dsys-or judgment by default
Will be taken against you, according to the
prayer of said complaint.
sAThe said action is brought to recover from
you the sum of $1,000, together with interest
thereon at the rate of ten per cent. per an
mum, alleged 10 be due upon a prOmissory
note made, executed and delivered by de-
fendantto plaintiff at Salt Lake City, Utah;
on the 2Sth day Of August, 1888. and costs OF
suit
And you are hereby notified that if Won
fail to appear and answer the said COM
plant as above required, the said plaintiff
win take Judgment against you for the sum
OF 81, goo, with interest as above, and costs
Of suit u -
Witness, the Hon Charles Zane.
Judge, and the Seal of the District
Court of the Third Judicial Dis
TsEALl trict, in and for the Territory of
~ Utah, this thirtieth day of June, In
the year OF our Lord one thousand,
eight hundred ana eighty-eight.
HENRY G. MCMILLAN. Clerk.
By JOHN M ZANE, Deputy Clerk
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-07-19
MISCELLANEOUS.
DIAMOND WORDS.
= "There are q few things that I be-
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"There are few things that be- tx
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The speaker was Ex-senator Albert Merritt,
head of the large fruit firm, SO Park Place, n.
Y, and the scene his Office. " was sick, and
feared that ha become fated to endure the
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of the Kidneys. Arelative said to me: why
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could eat, digest, sleep, work V 18th a clearer
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Mr.. Daniel Fits, Taunton, Mass, says: =" I
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I suffered for many years with these complaints
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-07-19
Baseball.

DETROIT, July 18.-The Chicago men
couldn't play ball anyway to-day, and
were easily defeated. The loss of game
puts Chicago into the second place and
Detroit in first, for the first time this
season. Score: Detroit S, Chicago O.
Batteries: Conway and Bennett. for
Detroit, and Baldwin and DAILY for Chi
cago. ...-.
PHILADELPHIA, July IS Athletics 10,
Baltimore Et
CLEVELAND, July 1S.-Clsveland 7,
Brooklyn2.
CINCINNATI, July 18.-Cincinnati 4,
Louisville 1.
ST.. Louis, July 1S.-St. Louis 6, Kan
sas City 1. b ''..ltt Hniss
PrTrsBURe, July 18.-Gsme postponed
on account of rain.