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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-06-01

The new business blocks about town are
showing their fronts. The front of the new
Globe building and of the buildings on
Columbus street are very pleasing to the
eye. The Hess residences are the pride of
the city and are without peers as the hand
soonest residence block in the city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-06-01

The friends of Mrs, j. II. Calkins perpe'
trated a surprise upon her on last Saturday
evening, it being the anniversary of her
birthday-the thirty fourth.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-06-01

Rev, Dr. Frederick will preach in the
Baptist church Sunday morning on Mira>
cles," and in the evening on " Heaven" 1t
is expected there will be extra musical
| services
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-06-01

j. E. Scott Il Co, have just finished lay.
ing handsome carpet in the Presbyterian
church, adding much to the beauty of the
interior of that pretty church.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-06-01

Hiss Anna L, Edgecombe has been dis,
charged from the Jacksonville Asylum and
is now in Peoria
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-06-01

}. l.. SCOTT 4 CO.'S PRICE LIST.
Large stock of New Cotton Goods.

Armoskeag ginghams, l6c I'd.
Fine dress ginghams, l2l cts yd.
Lonsdale cambrics, 10 cts yd.
Beautiful satnes, ~ cts I'D.
Pepperel r musIins, & cts yd.
Lonsdale muslin, I! cts I'D.
Hills muslins, q CTS I'd
Extra quality, yard wide, s cts I'D.
Fifty pieces of new white dress goods, at
: and l2l cts yd
Fine embroideries and lace houncings at
50 81 and 81 cts I'D.
Remnants of dress goods and silks at one
half their value. J. T.. SCoTr IL Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-06-01

Ten lovely maidens were examined by
Supt, Stockdale on Saturday last for certifi
Gates as teachers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-06-01

SC, Zoe, 25c counter in China Hall bar
gain department.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-06-01

CURRENCY, COMMON SENSE and low
cash prices is making trade lively at Megaf'
fms
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-06-01

The May festival at the First Methodist
church on Tuesday evening was pleasant
affair.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-06-01

For SALE.-Two choice lots in the Green
block in East Ottawa. Apply to Clarence
Griggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-06-01

A good hammock only zoe at China Hail.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-06-01

PUT UP YOUR MONEY, put our shoes on
your feet, you will be comfortable, and you
and will both be happy. j. MEGAFFlN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-06-01
China Hall leads in 'oO prlceS.
Commencement Day.

COmmenCement Day.
The commencement exercises Of the High
School will be held in Sherwoods Opera
House on next Thursday evening. Follow
ing is the program:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-06-01

CLOTHES PINS only l cent dozen at
"China Hall"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-06-01
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

Music OF course by Willis orchestra, and
after the banquet, more music. When the
tables have vanished, then the reception.
The Alumni reception has ever been the
grand social event of the year, Every lady
and miss who looks well in white blooms
forth in an immaculate costume and with
the older heads will appear the sweet girl
graduate. Someone has said that the gradu.
ate of S7 and 81 is sweeter than the girl of
SO, but give us the girl of 80. Not that the
girl of 81 and SO isn't sweet, for like the
traditional lump of sugar, she fills her
sphere, but then the 80 girl is cute too
cute and sweet. 1t will be royal rccep,
ton
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-06-01
NORMAL
PENMANSHiP.

Lettering Draw
ing, Card Writing,
Blackboard Writ
ing, Flourishiug IL
methods of organ
ling and teaching.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-06-01
SHORTHAND
COURSE,

Stenography, Type
Writing, with priv
ilege of Penman-
ship and Cores
pondence.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-06-01

Hanging Lamp sale at China Hall.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-06-01

Rogers Bros SlLVERWARE at Chins
Hall.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-06-01
FOUR DEP RTMENpS
BUSINESS
COURSE,

Including Book
kceping, Banking,
Business Arithmc-
tic. Business Gus
toms, Commercial
Law, Correspond
ence, Pcamauship.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-06-01
ENGLISH
COURSE,

Arithmetic ,OrthOg-
raphy Grammar,
History, Writing,
andCorrespoudcncc
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25
Very unbeconnin..

Lovely tints i'll the wrong place arc reft Of
tnelr chnrm. lemon-colored countenance
inc peculiar endowment of our pig-tailed
brethren who "hit the pipon-is unbecou,ine.
~ suggest bile going astruy, and the inference
IS correct. Pain beneath the ribs and shoulder
p1aaes constipation, dyspepsia, furred tongue.
una SICK headaches supplement- this indication
u 'ho bilious. For liver complaint and it's
nultliarlous symptoms, Hostetter's Stomach
Buffers is oil infallible specific. 1t relaxes the
bowels sufficiently, but without gripping or vic.
ie 10 the secretion of bile it gives D. due
impulse, but benishes all excess of that saffron.
s se prlnclple from the blood Sick head
a C? DISAPPEAR when it is used. 1t renews
aiststlon, forliiies the system against malaria.
rheumatic tendency, and renedisi
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25

tba4 OF revenue. They do not DENY
ll"0 arsenic carefully administered NAV
Improve :, the complexion or even benef;t
.ne system under certain conditions
L - law is strict regarding the sale
~ sueh drugs and consequently in that
country hy-paper is largely used. Soak,
Ing the paper in water will extract tho
.. and transfer the poison to tho
lllu,o' 1t Is then applied to the skin
VI ~ drunk IN minute quantities. Like
.he opium habit, arsenic eating grows
upon 0he victim, and its work is slow
'''' sure Arsenic is used for amounting
purposes too, by large numbers of work,
ing girls who toll in the mills and facto.
res They have not yet learned the
.'f' OF eating the drug, and employ il
IN crude fashion by dissolving the
substance in water and applying it in
lotlon-llke form to the face and hands
A's oaneful effects are notso quickly ap,
parent as are those Of arsenic eating, but
sooner or later the foolish victims of the
poisonous drug contract an appetite
Tor 1t, and their death is but matter of
months. 1t is not easy to estimate the
number OF deaths among women for
which the use Of arsenic is responsible.
yet goodly proportion of so-called
olood-polsoning cases can be traced to
an ignorant use Of arsenic.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25
yHE sH,lEK GOT yHE wan.
We were about q mile off the ba

We were about mile off the bar,
fishing for drum, and it was dead
calm. Some one accidently knocked
the Pittsburgh mans hat off, and it
hoated away about twenty feet and re-
manned stationary. The loser said lie
didn't mind swimming out after it, as it
was very warm day, but as he rose up
the cat-boat captain protested:
"Don't you do it; I'm suspicious OF
sharks!"
Sharks be hanged! I don't believe
there's shark on the whole coast!"
Il say you hadn't better"
"And I say I'm going to, just the
same"
He stood upon the seat ready for a
dive, and we all looked at the hat. At
that momont there was a whirl in the
water, the white belly Of great shark
showed clear through the limped green.
and the next instant his nose pushed
above the surface as he seized and
bolted the hat. He was ten feet long if
an inch, and could have snapped man
in two ut bite.
81 told you'll" growled the captain as
he rebaited his hook.
swell, by gosh!" gasped the hastiess
man, and he sat down and trembled for
half IN hour.-Dehou Free Press.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25
A John Brown Juror

John g. Mcclure, aged So years,
qled at his home near Summit Point,
va a few days since, after long i'll
ness. by the death of Mr.. Met lure there
Is ont one juror IN the celebrated John
brown insurrection case left living, the
survivor being Mr.. Righston of Shep-
afastown, Va. OF the eleven jurors
now passed away only one came to a
sudden OF violent end, the exception
oelhs Walter Shirley, who was thrown
IRON n horse few years ago and killed.
Mcclure was o member Of the Luther
an church.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25
French Popularity.

NJ Jules Ferry recently went :, a
town in the Vosges and found some
cltlzens assembled in the street to boot
~ INN at the close Of a public meeting.
The ex-premier, much to their sur
PRISE, went among them, and in a
friendly, jocular way, asked them how
much they were paid to shout him
down: "A days wages, they replied.
WELL" said the premier, 81 will give
you, down on the nail, two days wages
to cry 'Vive Ferryr" The demonstra-
tlonlsts cheered him Immediately, and
continued to shout in his praise until
long after shutdown.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25
IRONI,

Like ridicule, irony is often more
effective than argument, and may con-
vey suggestions and ideas in a terse and
plthy manner, as when one says: "You
can't always Judge by appearance: the
man who wears a diamond pin may be
really wealthy" A gentleman, it was
once said, never infiicts pain. On which
wit remarks, "This is hard on the
dentists" Not bad story is told of an
aged clergyman who met man loudly
dec!almlng against foreign missions.
Why" asked the obiector, doesn't the
church look after the heather athome?"
we do said the clergyman, quietly,
ane gave the man tract. whats
going on inside?" Inquired q gentle.
man of the ticlet-seller at the entrance
to public hall. can amateur per-
formance," replied the latter. "The
audience seem to be having good
time; heard their shouts of laughter
four blocks away. What's the play?"
Hamlet" was the unexpected reply.
That was mysterious robbery the
other day." said Smith to Jones.
Why, L don't see what mystery there
was about it" remarked Jones; "the
detectives caught the thieves the same
day." "Yes," $50 far as you saw
! said q counsel to a witness, "she was
doing her ordinary household duty %
L should say so-she was talking" was
the ironical reply. "He never had but
one genuine case in his life" said law.
yer of a rival, "and that was when he
prosecuted his studies" Some lawyers
have had curious experiences of ironical
wills. There is the not unfamiliar case OF
the French merchant who left hand
some legacy to lady who had refused
to marry him twenty years before, in
gratitude for her kindness in not taking
him at his word. There is a good deal
of pointed satire III such ironical faceti,e
as the following: We are reminded
that the mania for adulteration is so
great that you can't buy a quart of sand
and be sure that it is not half sugar. A
! resident in a suburban house was asked
how his house had Jared during snow
storm. "Oh, badly was the reply;
"my cistern is the only dry place in it. .
Some good wholesome advice may thus
be conveyed to careless householders.
They will please note that the most
elfectual method Of discovering gas
escape on their premises is to hunt for il
by the the light of naked candle until
they find it. what would civilization
be with piano?" asked Il philosopher
among other things, it would be able
to sleep at nights, besides being a
thought less unhappy by day." replied
writer. "WotllI do with this burglar
alarm, Bill; take it along?" asks burglar
number one. Second burglar-Yes !;
slip it in the bag; we can get something
r
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25
MOI n Pcrlshfnr E.cn

o. O. Howard, writing in the October
Vide -Aaeade, says that the Indians are
Increasing rather than diminishing in
numbers. Some of the more incorrici-
bic tribes have disappeared altogether,
but in the absence of wars and with Che
staying of epidemics the defamation of
aborigines has stopped. The number
of Indians in the states and territories.
exclusive of Alaska, is estimated at
262, 62o. Indian territory has an Indian
population of SO, 234, the Dakotas of
-, 400, New Mexico of 100000, Arizona
OF II. l63, Montana of IA, us, Nebraska
OF 1902; Iowa has 354, while Maine has
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25
Both Swim and FIGHT.

One OF the features of military drill
IN the RUSSIAN army is the training of
soldiers to swim in battalions, at the
same time using their weapons. At
the recent annual maneuvers in the
presence OF the car q fine exhibition of
proficiency was given in this direction.
A large force of infantry swan across q
wide lake in full marching order, with
the help OF fascines made of reeds and
rushes or of inflated sheepskins. At
the same time they kept up a lively fire
on the boats of q supposed enemy who
We're disputing their passage.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25
An Ernperor,s Breod.

The German emperor is fond of va
riety, even in such small matters as his
daily bread. Thus he takes for break
fast small white loaf, the topo Of which
IS powdered over with salt, and which,
accordingly, goes by the name of salt
bun. Its cost is one penny. After it
he consumes half penny bun, known
as the "Luccaeye." For his sandwiches
he requires yet another kind of bread,
made of the finest Vienna flour and
baked till the outside, which is after
ward cut off, is quite black. Price,
one penny. At dinner, with the soup,
SO called "brothsticks" are served.
They are made after an italian recipe,
which is the secret of the court bakers,
and their value is ha!fpenny apiece.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25

Orro, the crazy king of Bavaria,
narrowly escaped being killed short
time ago in his castle of Furste,lried.
While passing through the diningroom
the chandelier fell from the ceiling and
just grazed the head Of his majesty
An attendant who stood near by was
badly wounded. The rooms Of the
castle have since been examined and
with two exceptions declared unsafe
and unfit for habitation. The king is
now confined in these two rooms. His
condition is considered more hopeless
than ever.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25
AHtNfNE ARSENIC EATERS.

1t sensational trial, conviction, SEN
ana communication Of sentence of
,'ai' brick. charged with the poi
. ol her husband, and her defense,
DsA which she claimed that the
=. OF arsenical hy-paper in her
VII was for toilet purposes, have
I" public attention to the use OF
y"lson by women of fashion. 1t is
N.'a to note how the demand for
~ mas increased of late years. Be
'pe enterprising American com
-, improving qualities of the dead
. us use Wa.s confined to wealthy
-. >. ol fashion. Soon all women be-
;,,' earn OF the desirable pale pink
'Pa''ed to the skin when arsenic
-, ''"'ciously taken, and druggists
10 Ind in arsenic a profitable
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25

All the old potash, mercury and sar.
saparilla mixtures left far behind. S.
S. S. never fails to cure. This magic
remedy builds the system up instead
of tearing it down. If you have eve1
had blood disease, don't fail to take
s. S. S. If you have ever taken mer.
curry and potash, get it out of your sys.
TEN by using swift's Specific.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25

Mrs. F1L1GREE-O Oh, Freddie, why DO
YOU persist in losing buttons? L never
did when was little Freddie-Well'
no wonder Ii you dressed the way
sister does, you didn't use any. Ken
nsed pins to keep your clothes on. !,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25

Swift's Specific entirely cured me Of severe case
of blood poison which obstinatcly resisted and
refused to be cured for over 2G years The regular
medical remedies of mercury and potash only added
fuel to the flame. l suffered during most of this
long time with ulcers blotches and OF the most
offensive character, and for long time practi-
cally invalid. in less than thirty days use Of s. s.
s. was all cleared up sound and well. This has
been nearly year ago, ard sign CT any return of
the old enemy. JOHN b. WILLIS,
81 Clark Street. Atlanta Ga.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25

The man who keeps an exact cash
account of his daily expenses generally
earns an expert bookkeeper's salary in
trying to remember where the money
| went,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25

The great mining enterprise of I'M
covering the bed of Feather river, in
California, at Big Bend, has proved a
failure. The stream was successfully
diverted, but the gold expected to be
found at the bottom was not there. It
is said .s2,ooo,0oo was expended on the
project.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25

WE are now making smal!-size Bile
Beans. especially adapted for children and
Women-very small! and easy to take
Price oseithcr size 25c per bottle For sale
by. all druggists. or mailed on receipt of
price. j. e. SMITH Il Co.. st. Louis Mo.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25
Knew Much More.

Lawyer-"Do you swear positively,
sir, that you know more than half this
jury?"
Witness-"Yes, sir; and now that I
have taken a good look at 'em I'll
swear that 1 know more than all of 'em
put together!"-Puch.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25

The emperor OF Brazil and President
Carnot of France have both expressed
a determination to visit America during
the worlds fair in 1892. The shah of
Persia also indicates that he may come.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25

have seen swft's Specific used and known of
many cases of the worst form of blood diseases
which have been cured by it, know the proprie-
tors to be gentlemen of the bghesttyDe and utmost
reliability. recommend til great blood remedy,
uneqpaled by anything that know OF.
NJ. s. WHARTON,
Pastor LIST Baptist Church, Montgomery, Ala.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25

FORTUNES are made by taking oppor-
t,1nities; character is made by making
them.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25
TWO BOTTLES.

Two bottles of Swifts Specific cured me of a bad
condition of my blood from which l had suffered
for IS months. had biocEes and sores which
were painful and troublesome. $. s. s. is much
better than potash aid ,rercury ,nixtuacs, and I
recommend it above all blood remedies.
Ed COMPTON. Homeland, Va.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25

WASHING POWDERS are strong alkalies.
and ruin clothes. The pusest soap obtainable
Soap has been acknowledged for "a years to
be the purest of all. Try it right away.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25
HARK. the sound of many voices
JEbilant in gladdest song,
And full many q heart rejoices
As the chorus Donts along:
sHail the Fayorite Prescription"
How the happy voices blend.
MANN Ian. IN la...,nta.l

"Wonderiul beyond description
Wonlnns best and trucst friend"
Well may it be called womun's best friend.
since it does tor hcr what no otner remedy
has been able to do. 1t cures all those deli
cate arrangements and Weaknesses peculiar
to females. Cures them, understand. Other
preparations may afford temporary relief
but DIR. pierce's Favorite Prescription
effects q permanent cure 1t is guaranteed
to do this. or the money paid for it will be
promptly refunded. 1t is the great remedy
Of the age.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25
The Fest in the World.

Think swift's Specific is the best blood remedy in
the world. have known it to make some wonderful
cures of patients who were considered incuraDe.
d. NJ. GRAYsoS, Crowvile, La
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25

M. EIrFEL is expected in Quebec
shortly to build a S;5,000,O0O bridge
across the St. Lawrence, it is re-
DOrtel.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25

WHAT we call time enough always
proves little enough.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25

REMEMBER that impertinence isn't
wit any more than insolence is brill
fancy.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25

HISTORY is not fable agreed upon,
but truth disagreed upon.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25

If afflicted with Sols Eyes, use DR.. Isaac
Thompsons Eye Water. Druggists sell it, 25c
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25

Old smokers prefer "Fansills Pinch" &c.
Cigar to most ~ centers.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25

The bost cough medicine is Fiso's Cur,
for Consumption. Sold everywhere. Csc.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25

The worst Nasal Catarrh. no matter OF
how long standing. is permanently cured by
DIR. Saye's Catarrn Remedy.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-10-25
$500 .QQ. SAVES. IN 0NE WEEK

WANTED GENERAL AND LOCAL Agents to
w handle the New Patent Chemical LUX Erasina
Pencil Pen Gseatest novelty ever produced. :. asses
500 per cent. profit. Ono agents sales amounted
70 sS? 90 ln S.S Days-an"thcr $s 90 in two hours
No ladies need answer. Sampe IS cts. For terms
aud full particulars. address. The Monroe Eraser
Co, manufacturers, La Crosse Wis.