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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17
COURT DECISION.

It will be generally remembered
that during the night of April the
9th 1887, about two hundred feet
of the west end of the Rablin
dam crossing the river just below
the r. R. bridge was blown out
and destroyed by the employees
of Mrs. NJ. L. Bensley. The
Pioneer Wood Pulp Company
claimed this dam as its property
and claimed the right to maintain
it for hydraulic purposes. Mrs.
Bensley claimed that a large
portion of it was on her land and
would not permit the Pioneer
Company to rebuild. In August
1887 the Company commenced an
action to have its right to build
and maintain the dam adjudged
and determined, basing its right
upon an act of the Territorial
Legislature passed in I847, and
also upon the fact of the prior
maintenance of the dam by John
Rablin, Henry Rablin and Henry
Clinton, for nearly or quite forty
years before its destruction. The
action was removed to Waukesha
County and the Defendant Mrs.
Bensley was restrained from inter
fering with the rebuilding Of the
dam pending the final determina-
ton of the suit. The Supreme
Court last December sustained the
order of Judge Sloan in permitting
the temporary replacement OF the
dam. Recently, the case has been
upon its merits at Waukesha and
after very full investigation and
sitting Of the rights of the
respective parties, and argument
lasting two days, Judge Sloan
fully and completely sustains the
right of the Pioneer people to
build and maintain the dam in
question and to abut it on the
lands claimed by Mrs. Bensley.
In view of the situation of the
mills upon the power formed
mainly by this dam the decision
seems just and is very satisfactory
especially to those who condemn
ed the violent measures used to
remove it. We understand the
Defendant will appeal to the
Supreme Court, but she is certain
ly handicapped by the decision of
a very able judge and cannot be
sanguine of changing the present
judgement.
Geo. L. Williams is the attorney
for the Pioneer Company and
Messrs. Gardner & Gaynor and
d. S. Ordway are the attorneys
for Mrs. Bensley. We understand
that the question of damages is not
involved in this case but is left
for future determination when the
dam question is settled. If the
present judgement is sustained by
the Supreme Court probably the
Pioneer Company's bill for loss,
damages, expense of rebuilding
dam, etc, will be several thousand
dollars and may serve as a
warning to persons inclined to
violent measures to settle
supposed rights.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17
LEGAL-S.
NOTICE..
LAND OFFICE, WAUSAU, WIS. !
DECEMBER 3, 1888 Z

LAND OFFICE, WAUSAU, WIS.
DECEMBER 8, 1888
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention 10
make final proof in support of his claim, and
said proof will be made before the Judge or in
his absence the Clerk of the Circuit court at
Stevens Point, Wisconsin, on January %, 1889,
viz: Henry Osterman H. E. No. 5462 for the S
fractional12 SW1l Section Is TIP. % N R East.
continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of,
said land, viz: Edward Mahoney Mark s.
Pratt, Nathan Compton and Henry Eberherdt,
all of Grand Rapids, Wis.
S. E. THAYER, Register.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03
Ahout Those Prices.


Herman Dreifuss is well known as an "a
No. /" meat marketer. He Is noted for be-
ing man of principle, selling just what he
advertises, with no thought of misrepresen-
tation in letting people know what he han
dies and OF what prices he sells his meats
A great hue and cry has been raised by some
meat vendors that the old time dealers are
getting big prices aud are therefore getting
rich. The very fact that the Centennial
Market has been doipg business in Ottawa
for so many years is proof that it holds
strong position in the hearts of its custom
ers, and that its dealings have always been
on the square, equitable and just. MIR. Drei,
fuss says he has Arrays been selling meats at
various prices, according to the cuts. The
youngest children can buy Of him what their
parents order. Remember the Centennial
Meat Market for the best meats. Orders
delivered to any part of the city. Telephone
No. ga.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

Will Mcconnell, brilliant, accomplished
possessed of the personal magnetism Of Lin
coin and the oratory of Douglass while on
the lecture platform, is an inmate of the
workhouse at Chicago. Dressed in clerical
raiment he held thousands by the magic of
his tongue; dressed in the bridewell garb he
breaks stone for Chicago's streets, Holding
out hand to the wretched drunkard he was
the beau ideal of the prohibition cause
with bloated face and watery eyes he is
food for the polceman's club, First drunk
ard, then one of the great temperance lee
turers of Illinois, then an inmate Of the
Washingtonian Home at Chicago, later pa
tent at the insane asylum at Flatbush,
and again drunkard, serving out fine for
assault with common Migrants. The man
who has commanded one hundred dollars
per week in Ottawa is glad to sweep ost So
looms for a drink of whisky.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03
Personal.

SHEREa Fred Sherer is laking II.
PAr-Pat Cassidy is on Lake Michigan
this morning,
sHOrwELL-B. F. Shotwell has returned
from the west.
GAGEL.-Jcseph Gagel, of Chicago, was in
town this week.
EGAN-Elmer Egan attended the Joliet
races on Thursday.
WERNER.-Henry Werner is taking a va
cstion at Lake Geneva.
SHoRE-William Shore, who has been alb.
sent for three years, is in town.
HooK,-Lieut. Chas. Hook joined his COM
pany at Springfield on Tuesday.
MYERs.-Jake Myers, of the O., has been
indisposed of late. rheumatism.
HERE.--James Mcmahon arrived home on
Tuesday, after six years absence.
HOME. Harry Baumgardner is home
from the Chicago College of Pharmacy.
McMAnox.-Lieut. Michael Mcmahon, Of
Aurora, is spending his vacation with his
mother.
EcKELs.-Mr ard Mrs. Jas. II. Eckels are
happy in the birth of a daughter, and both
mother and child well. 1t is an open quesl
ton as to which is the happier, the father OF
the grandfather!
PRIN.-Miss Harriet n. Haskell, fol
twenty years principal Of the Monticello
Female Seminary at Godfrey, H., the oldest
Female Seminary in the Northwest, spent q
part of Thursday and Friday in this city
visiting Miss C. Whittlesey.
BARBER.-Postmaste Barber returned to
Marseilles from his trip to the Rockies on
Tuesday last. While it is not recorded
that he fioored grizzly, it may be "wri'
down" that he is looking well enough and
says he is feeling young enough to do il
four times day with his eyes shut. AT
any rate, Marseilles is since Tuesday set
tied down to business again, which has
been going on in only half-hsarted sort OF
a way since Ed went away.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03
|, TRUE FRIEND.

Miss Carrie Willard, of Mokands, and
William Stewart, of Utica, were married
by Rev. Strout at the latter place, the other
day, under romantic circumstances even
though the bride IS a bouncing widow of
forty'eight, and the groom q widower of
fifty.two. Mrs. Willard advertised for a
husband in a prominent matrimonial pa
per. Mr.. Stewart answered. They exchang-
Ell photographs and letters and became in
fatuated with one another. Then Mrs
Willard visited Utica and after few
weeks Of courtship were married. Shortly
after the wedding the neighbors turned out
and gave them a "rousing charivari' This,
however, Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart did not ap-
precIate; and had several of the party ar
rested. The local justice. however, feeling
differently on the subject, and knowing the
young people we're simply enjoying them
selUes, dimssed the case" no cause for &C.
ton"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03
IMPORTANT SALE.
A Notable Reduction in Prices.

A Notable Reduction in Prices.
Every day during the coming week, H. D.
Gillen will make special sale, at specially
reduced prices, of silks, pushes and vel
vets. This stock is complete in these fab
RIGS in black and colors, and in oil makes
and qualities. All goods are warranted as
represented; and offered at prices that can
not be duplicated. The greatest opportunity
Of the season.
THE GENERAL SUMNER SALE
continues to be the most attractive sale in
the city; and buyers pronounce it the only
real bargain sale of summer goods that has
yet been offered in the city. 1t will continue
until every line of summer goods has been
closed out, and substantial sacrifice to the
house is offered on the entire line TO close
the stock as quickly as possible, as early
fall fabrics have already begun to arrive.
THE BOOT AND SHOE DEPT.
offers special inducements in summer wear,
all of which line is being offered at prices
regardless of values. Great value in slip
pers, from SOC upwards, and ladies' misses
and children's summer wear.
If you have not tested the merits Of this
houses summer sale, particularly in the de-
partments named, do so at once, for the
house is positive it can save you more money
in seasonable goods then you will believe
possible for any house to do.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

Carriages, buggies and road carts are
now being bought by many persons who
desire vehicles that are durable, well
made and finely finished. To those that
desire the best, we would refer them to
the well-known house of Gay Il Son, who
are large manufacturers of such vehicles,
and who have a reputation for building
only first-class work. With their increased
facilities they are now prepared to meet
any competition that can be made. They
carry the largest stock in this county,
which must be sold to make room for
more implements in their factory. Dc
not fail to call on them before buying and
examine their stock and get prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

An artesian well two thousand feet in
depth, will be sunk on the north bluff, by
Messrs King. Cation, Hamilton, Catlin, Le-
Land and De Ia Chappelle, who have con-
tracted with Joliet firm to commence work
imm ediately. The diameter Of the hole will
be eight inches at the surface and pres
sure Of from fifteen to twenty pounds to the
square inch is expected. The sinking Of
this we'll will settle two much mooted ques-
tons; first, is Ottawa natural gas town,
and second can water be procured for water
works by sinking battery Of such wells
as the one about to be constructed?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

On Wednesday evening the Board of Edu-
cation let the contract for the new brick ad-
dition to the south side school to Sanders
Bros, for sc, 294 90, theirs being the lowest
bid. Colwell Bros bid was next lowest,
So, 723 80, and Weiss & VOLTS highest,
1886 90. The new addition will be two
stories and a basement, and will contain six
rooms. The entire building will be heated
and ventilated by the closet system of Era
D. Smith & Co. With the increased space
the south side has one OF the largest school
buildings in the city, as well as one o! the
best.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03
Obituary.

Mrs. Elizabeth Gull died at her home
in East Ottawa Sunday, July 2lst, of lnfa-
nation of the bowels, aged 70 years. She
had been confined to her bed only seven
days, but during that time she ouffered q
great deal of pain. She leaves husband
and two sons and two daughters, to mourn
her loss, the eldlst being Cornelius, who
resides in. Minooka, Mrs Dennis Dryer, of
this city, Mrs. Thomas Pillion, of the town
of Wallace and Thomas, who resides in
Chicago. The funeral took place Monday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from St. Clumba
church.
Darling mother has now departed,
Gone to bright and happier shore;
Where she'll meet no pain or sorrow,
Gone from us forever more.
Oh! mother how we wish your stay longer
But our wishes were over hurled;
For the angels with their golden wings,
Waited your soul to the other world.
Only seven days she has been confined to her
As she slowly passed away; Ibed,
But we hope we'll meet our dear mother,
On some bright and happier day.
To-day in the tomb she is sleeping,
With fragrant flowers entwiued:
And we hope it is in heaven
That her bright soul will shine.
It's sad to gaze on the fresh turned sod,
With breaking heart to say good bye"
1t is only what our Savior commanded,
That we all shall have to die
TRUE FRIEND.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

A startling case of suspended animation
is reported from Ophir. Mrs Galloway,
wife of q farmer, was supposed to have died
on Sunday morning, having been found in
seemingly lifeless condition in bed, but
while services were being held in the church
her face became flushed and her skin damp
to the touch. She was taken home and
restoratives applied, but with what result
cannot be learned.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

The Western Catholic Union Societies of
this and other cities on the G. b. & O., held
a grand picnic at Wedron on Sunday. The
Q. ran special train to the grounds, leaving
this city at 1920 an, and returning at
seven O'clock Four hundred and eighty
three tickets were sold at the depot, and
many went up in carriages. The attendance
was about fifteen hundred, larger crowd
than Wedron has seen for several years,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

The ladies of the Presbyterian church
will give social in their church parlors on
Thursday evening, Aug. 9Th. Ice cream,
fruit ices, cake and lemonade will be served.
Come all.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

Two tons of coperss have been purchased
by the Health Committee and will be dump
ed in the west side ravine. A stencil of the
variety found in that ravine will absorb all
the copperas this side Of Cleveland and smile
aud smile and be rank stencil still.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

Tn Inter OCEAN of Saturday records the
ceath OF 4. Evans Walker at the age Of 81
years. Mr.. Walker was the son of Geo. f..
Walker, the first sheriff of Ia sale county
and was raised in this city. whole.souled
fellow, generous, genial steadfast IN his
friendship, when he removed many years ago
to Chicago, he left host of old friends be-
hind him many Of whom remain to regret his
early demise.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

Misses Della and Kathrine Finnerty'
Miss E. Meyer, Miss Mckinley, of Otta-
wa, Mrs. c. B. Forrest, Miss Harnett, of
Chicago, are at the Ossawinamakee, Mar.
Unique, Michigan, where they will re.
main for few weeks.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03
w. H. HULL & co.

Frank Trainor, who purchased Sam Fry's
saloon is in trouble financially. First a
judgment in favor of Maurice White, his
ex bartender, sued out before Justice Lock
wood, for $203, closed him up, and upon his
etfecting settlement with White, Sam Fry
foreclesed the chattel mortgage which he
holds on the stock.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

Rev. Warren Il. Day will preach on Sum
day morning in the Congregational church
Subject: can things brought into benifcent
service for those who love God In place
of the 7:45 evening meeting, the bi.mOnthly
twilight communion service will be held at
& o'clock. Young people meeting will fol.
low the communion
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

John McGill, one Of Forepaugh's elephant
trainers. was killed by the cars at Streator
Wednesday morning. A report was circu-
lated here that he was thrown from the
cars by tough
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

Rev. D. J. Holmes will preach In the
First NJ. L. church tomorrow morning and
evening The public are cordially invited
Sunday school at noon, b. b. Holland,
Supt. Young peoples meeting at seven
D. N.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

Forepaugh did fair business in Streator
on Tuesday, quite number Of Ottawa peo-
pie being present at both performances. No
use in going to Sreator to find circus when
tie council meets nearly every week.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03
SeMInn Machines

Don't be humbugged by travelling men on
sewing machines but go to F. d. Sweetser
and get a machine fully warranted FIVE years
and save $40 to $l5 on the machine for cash
or lease. Call at $40 La Sale street and see
for Yourselves
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

The Ottawa Watch Club is booming. The
fifth club is now forming at X. II. Trask's.
Many Of tie best citizens are joining these
clubs. They don't object TO paying twenty
eight dollars for a thirty eight dollar GOLD
watch.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

The Ottawa Watch Club is no chance
game or lottery swindle. Every member
pays for his own watch and gets the full val
nc OF his money, as the drawings are merely
to see who gets the first watch All the
watches are fully warranted. only one dol
arper week. Join the club at
Z. IL. TRAsK's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

LosT-Between Dave Shaver's and Or
tawa, a pocket-book, containing a sum OF
money. Finder will please leave at this
office.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

The Occidentals want another game with
the Orientals, believing that they can win
the lemonade, ice cream ami cake fro the
east end pleaders. The game will be played
this afternoon at three thirty o'clock.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03
New Fall CARPETS.

]. +. Scott Il Co. are now receiving
their new Fall Carpets. BY next week the
assortment of carpetings will be larger
than ever opened In the fall before.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

The Baptist church voted last night to let
the contract to Colwell Bros, for the building
of their new stone church.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

From eight to ten dollars in purchasing
lady's or genteman's gold watch by paying
one dollar per week in the ottawa Watch
Club. Call at K. H. Trask's and see club
watches and get particulars.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

The stone work Ga the Chestnut St. bridge
was completed last night, and on Monday
the contractors viii! begin work on the
superstructure.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

PEOPLE are so startled at !. Megaffin's
PRICES they jump out OF their (old) shoes
into a new pair.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

The clerks of Ottawa hereby challenge the
lawyers to game of base ball to be played
some day next week. \. RHODES, Capt.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03
Assipnee'S Sale

Of Miss \. d. Brady's millinery stock VIII
commence today and continue about two
weeks. Everything will be sold at forced
sale prices, or what they will bring.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

Work has been commenced on the deco
rating and renovation Of the Supreme court
house. Rigien is doing the painting.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

The crops at the county farm are in ex-
cellent condition, corn being eight to nine
feet high on the Reddick annex.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

JoHS.-John Caldwell, of Deer Park. one OF
the o. II. : Glass of 's6, is in California.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

II you want bargains in shoes examine the
goods on j. Megafiin's bargain counter.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

The lowest prices ever made on shoes Is
AZ CT DELAPP's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

\ meeting OF the Deer Park Farmers All
ancs will be held at the old church in Sermil-
lioayile, on Saturday evening, Aug. 10th.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

Great bargains In shoes at
C. ID. DELAPP's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

Get prices on buggics before buying at
GAY * SON.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

Don't miss the great sale of shoes at
G. d. DELAPP's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03
The Ottawa Watch Club.

For "A flames three.sprng wagon go to
GAY X Son.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03
Ladies,

If you want bargain in shoes, don't fail
70 see those at &. ID. DELAPP's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

II you want buggy, cart or spring wagon,
call at GAY X SONS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

The Feeder bridges will go in during the
next two weeks.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

The County Union Sunday School Pic
mic will be held at Allen Park on Tuesday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

A Big Ribbon Sale.
j. E. Scott II Co. will commence their
big sale of ribbons TO day.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

The patrol wagon has been re- vanished
and may easily be mistaken for pleasure
craft
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

We will not be undersold. GAY X SON
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

SEE the Peoples So so Shoe at wERNER's,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

SEE the Peoples $3.50 Shoe at wERNER'>
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

SEE the Peoples 80 Shoe at wERNEE's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03
Boom. Boom /,

SEE the Peoples $50 Shoe at wERNERs ;.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

Gays road carts. Best made at low prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03
You Can Save

SEE the Peoples $3.50 Shoe at WARMERS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-03

The best the cheapest our motto.
-, 4.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-10-12
A LITTLE WOMAN.

She d just little woman.
mounting saint-like. to be sure.
Or she would not me adore,
Who am emincntly human.
But to my blind inspection
There is sort OF sweetness
In her very incompleteness
That 10 better than perfection.
Her hair IL is that color
That poet would call golden,
But feel myself beholdcn
To pronounce it somewhat duIlcr.
Tho II suits me quite rs we'll,
And her eyes are just that hue.
Neither brown, nor gray. nor blue,
That you can't exactly tell.
She has temper. and she knows il
And tho not surprising pretty.
l. enravishingly witty
When she dimples-and she knows IL
Would you like to hear the story
How I wood her! Let me see:
We were standing meath . tree.
Drinking in the sunset glory.
Suddenly there came . peltiuR
Soft OF blossoms from the tree,
AND when she rails d them, could SEQ
In her eyes the iove-light melting.
Thro' my memory like . bell
Ring the works Of our confessinr:
sweet love you past expressing"
AND she murmured: 1T Is well.''
-Orelia h Bell. in Detroit Free Press