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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-30
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-30

The fall term Of the Ottawa Town
ship High School closed Wednesday,
when the usual term examinations
were held in the various branches
taught, the work of the past term has
been very good, being entirely in har-
mOny with the recent Improvements
and equipments Of the building. The
winter term begins Monday. Dec. ,,
when in addition to the studies pur-
sued during the past term Book-keep-
ing and Physiology will be taught. The
classes in Physiology will afford an cx-
cellent opportunity for teachers of
country schools to obtain thorough
knowledge Of "A subject which will soon
command their attention, during the
term the effects Of alcoholic drinks
and narcotics on the human system
will be clearly emphasized. Several
classes will also be taught in object
drawing; and every one will be given
an opportunity to obtain some skill in
this useful way OF expressing ideas.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-30
The Porter Claim

A hearing was had in the claim o.
Samuel Porter, of Streator, against
the estate of the late DR.. Evans
whose last wishes were disputed be
fore Judge Dibell, in Judge Evans
court Friday.
Mr.. Porter filed a claim for So, 36t
against the estate of DR.. Evans, fol
two years services as agent in bushes.
affairs. At the hearing Saturday, ht
produced twenty-four witnesses tC
prove that he was in DR.. Evans EN-
plOy, and admitted that the Doctor
had paid him 800, leaving his present
claim 81, 1858: The defense introduced
ten or eleven witnesses to prove that
Mr.. Porter was only a partial agent
and not a regular employe of the Doc
Ser. They claimed that the 300
which Mr.. Porter admitted receiving
was in full settlement, as he only col
lected rents, etc, and that the estate
does not owe him anything. MeSSrS
Mayo, Allen and Griggs represented
Mr. Porter, while Mr.. Reeves appeared
for the estate. The Court has allowed
the claim in part.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-30

A RUN was started on the stock Of
Boots, Shoes, and Rubber goods known
as j. Megat1in's cheap cash store with
the evident intention of bursting him
wide open, and the knowing ones felt
sure Joe would have to come down, as
1t were. but at every corner his old
familiar face could be seen on all sides
determined to hold the fort. So far
he still holds ON, and says he will con-
tinue at the old stand and supply the
needy at the usual low prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-30

The farmer, mechanic and laborer
will save money by examining FiSke
& Beem's goods before buying. Good
goods at one price, and that the lowest.
No misrepresentation allowed. But
the lowest price to all, don't forget
Fiske Il BEEN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-30

Tom Brennan's morality" it is
said, took him to Bay City, Mich, and
it is possible that it may yet take him
TO Lincoln, Ill. Well, if Tom can be
induced to tell all he could find out in
both those towns about the moral"
prize team lottery manipulation it
might make moral tale-with a
moral.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-30

Mr.. Yentzer with E. Y. Griggs will
be in Chicago Monday, and will pur-
chase for that house the finest display
in holiday goods shown here for many
years. e. Y. is noted for keeping the
best selection of toys and useful holt
day goods ever seen in Ottawa, and his
prices are always down low.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-30

$50 mems and boys caps, to clean up
stock, some of which cost 10 cents and
sl.OO, all at the one price, - cents, at
the Hat and Cap store Of Fiske 81
Rppm
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-30
Something New
ICE SKATES,
FINEST YOU EVER SAW,
AT JORDANS.
China Paints.

+. Y. Griggs has the only sale in this
city of China Paints. Remember this;
you will want to take advantage of the
| fact.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-30
KhXne SnCinI.

The young ladies of the Presbyterian
church will give rhyme social Friday
evening Dec. 9th. Come all.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-30
Pork Down.

Pork is down at f. Y. Griggs' drug
store. He is selling seven Of the kind
for SOC.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-30

Pea-Jacket vests at Fiske & Beem's.
something new and good and very
cheap.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-30
On Ice.

Ice skates-the finest you ever saw
at JORDAN'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-30
Going skating on Iceo
Holiday Goods.

If you are, see those new style skates
at JORDAN'S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-30
At ,Jortian's,

\,
Largest Assortment
Of pocket and
other cutlery
ever seen in Ottawa.
at JORDAN's.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-03-08

A story is going the rounds Of the
Marya newspapers on Congressman
Frauk T. Sb( OF the second district 1t
10 said that lately he was very busy With
his private CORE spondence when eolored
waiter Of the hotel timidiy made his sp.
pearance and asked the Congressman II
he would be so kind IS to write him .
letter to . girl in Charles county. DR..
Shaw said he would and at once went to
work. turning outs first class love-I,ttsr
iu . very few MINUTES. He banded the let
ter TO the waiter, who looked it over
carefully and then said: Doctor. will
you add enc more line, please" The
Doctor assen,ed asd asked what else he
wanted. The waiter replied: "WeIl,
sab, please jist say, excuse mistakes and
bad writin' ou sccount Of de pen The
Decor made the sdditi, n and ihe letter
sped on its way
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-03-08
Local Brevitles.

| Next Monday, March llth, is the anniversar!
Of the memorable blizz z,rd that struck US il
1888. We hope it will not tie repeated, ei,he
then or here after.
We all have our preferences; but no one pre-
fers to hear $ crying baby when the fact is sc
we'll known that DR.. Burs Baby Syrup would
at once quiet it. %.
Mr. Robertson says erred last week in re
porting the number Of eyes he has shipped
from La Plata. He says the number should
have been 1880 dozen instead of HOO. as VT
reported it.
The Richmond Feather Reuov ating company
are now Mt work in our county. They come
we'll recommended and as their work is one o
clen:iness they should be literally patronized
by our people.
We regret to learn Of the serious illness ol
Mrs. VIM. NJ. Barnes, Who has been confined
to her bed for the past ten days with a severe
attack of pneumonia. We hope she may coon
recover hef usual health
1t is the slight cold frequently contracted
that finally undermines the system. Use Dr..
Bulls Cough Syrup in the teginning stages,
and be cured.
Cler1ymen. lawyers, public speakers, sing
ers, and actors, all recognize the virtues Of
Ayers Cherry Peetoral. One of our most emf
ent public men says: 1T is the best remedy
that can be procured for all affections Of tie
vocal organs, throat, and lungs"
We hols eur readers will hear with US this
week. The ducking We received at the insu-
gurs,ion about put us through. and We are
absolutely ! h, sirally unable TO give the pro-
per attention to our duties 1t serves us right
perhaps for participating in a Republican cele-
bra,iop, but ~e promise not to trsusgress in
hat way again under similar circumstances.
We regret to lesrs Of the death of the wife
Of our old friend aud fellow townsmeu, J.
Clarke Lacey, which occurred at her home in
Satarti., Mississippi, on Tuesday Of last week
Of pneumonia after brief illness. Mrs. Lacey
leaves one child, a little girl about u years
Did. We tender onr deepest sy mpa,hies TO the
beresved husband in which ~e feel sure that
We are joined by the many warm friends be
has in our county.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-03-08

As provided for by joint resolution of
the last General Assembly of Maryland,
Governer Jackson has issued a proclsma-
tion designating Wednesday. April 10. a.
Arbor Day. The Governor rtcommends
that the day be devoted by people
throughout the State to the planting Of
fsrs st trees, aud that parents and school
teachers encourage children to plant or
transplant ut !, ast one tree each on the
public Highway or around their home or
schoo house. Many Stst.s have oil served
Arior Fay tor several yes's, and with
Beneficial results, the disappearance of
f"rtss To s'me extent receiving eompen-
sstion in the growth OF trees along the
publ roads.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-03-08
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Orphans Court OF Charles County, 8.
/ February 8. 1889.
'nRDERED BY THE COURT, that L. AN
" son Wilmer, administrator C. /. a. OF
kmily Keech deceased, give the notice requir. d
by law 10 the creditors of said Emily k-ech,
deceased, to exhibit t6.ir claims, legally
authenticated, by advertisement published
in some one newspaper published in Charles
County, Maryland once in each Of three sue
cessive weeks
True copv.-test:
J BENZ. MATTlNGLY,
Reg. Wills for Chas. Co
NOTICE.
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
l. scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Charles County, Mary land, letters of
Administration on The personal estate Of
EMILY KEECH,
late of said county deceased All persons hav-
ing claims against said deceased are hereby
warned 10 exhibit the same. with the vouch-
-trs thereof legally authenticated, 10 the sub
scriber 90 or before the 9Th day Of August,
1889. They may otherwise by law be exclud-
ed from all benefit OF said deceased's estate.
Given under my hand this 8,h day OF February
1889
L. ALLISON WILMER,
Admr. C. u. OF Emily Keech, deed.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-03-08

The Movable Feast.

Tue M"VtNWBc = eaBu.
The difference in The dates on " hich the
'moveatle fessts'' octur year ty year, is an
utter, sting study. They are regulated by the
time OF the first fall moon after the vernal
equinox, and may vary nearly a month. Last
year Shrove Tue.d"y occurred on the lAh OF
February; this year it is The 5,h of March,
This year the 9Th OF March isAsh Wednesday:
last year it was the 18th OF February. Palm
Sunday last year was March 25,h this year
April l4rh. Easter Sunday this year falls on
April 2lst, twenty days later than last year.
Whit Sunday last year was May 2otb this
year the 9th of June. Coed Friday comes on
"A oril 10Th.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-03-08
LOCAL MATTERS

@ The subscription prace OF THE
TINES is ST.. per amman q paid IN
Advance or at any time sUithin the cur
rent gear If not paid soithin the gear
$3.50 wiu be Invariably charged, Gc
elrays heretofore, and from this rule
20 erception avill be made.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-03-08
Gen ch.pma. Gees o.t.

Gen, Chspman Gees Oat.
As forecast in our last issue the Senate
having failed to confirm Gen. Chapman ~ col
lector of internal revenue, be was notified BY
the Treasury Department at Washington Oh
Monday afternoon that be could no longer con-
tinue to act Is collector but would be compel.
ed to vaca,s the Office at once. A Telegram
was received at the Office of the collector in
Baltimore on Tuesday from the acting internal
revenue commissioner, addressed 10 Francis
Marceilus Cox. deputy collector as follows =
"You have been desigEated BY the Secretary
.of the Treasury as acting collector Of the 2is-
,trict of Maryland Assume the duties Of the
.effice." Mr.. Cox took charge as directed and
will continue in control uutil . successor to
Gen. Chspnsn is appointed. The republican
:a.pirau,s for the coliec,orship, through their
party friesds, have taFen s.eps to present their
.claims for the appointment. and their chances
are = topic for discussion in Republican circles.
They expect that . collector will be named
within . week. Southern Maryland is At The
front in the number Of aspir.nts, with Balti
more city good secoad. All Of then canno,
get the chieI place, bat the deputy collector
ships are BY no means undes,rHb.s.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-03-08

The Fishing SeasOn.
Preparations for the fishing season on tie
Potomac have now begun at Alexandria,
Some of the ashermen are now sending crews
10 the fishing landings below. J. Baliinger's
crew are now at the Gums making arrange
nents to dip their seines, and renewals and
repairs are being made at other shores. The
Alexandria commitlee has given notice of the
renting Of the corporation fish wharf at ssc,ion.
This wharf has been used for the landing o.
6sh for over seventy years. The rent has some
times been ~ high ~ $4,000 for the season,
but for the past few years it has rented at less
than 81 900 per annum. The wharf has the
entire monopoly OF 6sh Wharfage, %, accord
ing to Law, fish cannot be landed in Alexan.
dria otherwise than at the corporation wharf.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-03-08
FLOUR AND MEAL.

New and improved machinery for grinding
-four has just been placed j. the mill A. G.
Chapman, near La Plata, and ii is now pre-
pared to make -four of al grades at short NO
tice. A trial will convince that can do what
we say. We are also prepared to do all kinds
of saving and grinding formerly. Corn
meal speciality, and fine bolted meal is con-
stantly on hand for sale a. Is cents pei bushel.
Solio iing the patronage ofthe public we pr onl-
ise as always heretofore to attend to all work
n our line carefully and expeditiously.
ulOu JOS. L. TUCKER, Miller
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-03-08

The following regulations for Lest have
been issued BY his Eminsnce Cardinal Gibbons
and will be observed by ell the faithful
throughout the penittential season:
"Ali the faithful who have completed their
twenty-6rst yesr, unless exempt BY dispensa-
ton or some other legitimate cause, are bound
to observe the fast OF Lent.
"They are to make one meal only day, tx
sept on Sundays.
Tho meal permitted on fast days is not to
be taken till about nooa.
IA small refrsshment, commonly called
collation., is permitted in the evening.
''The following persons are exempt Fl ON
the obligation of fasting: Persons under
twenty-ene years Of age, the sick, nursing
women, those who are obliged to do hard Ia
Dor, and those who, through weakness, can.
not fast without great prejudice to their health.
''Tbe faithful sre reminded that, besides the
obligation Of fasting imposed by the church,
this holy sea,cn Of Lent should be. in an es-
peciaI manner, u time OF earnest prayer, Of sor-
row for sin, of seclusion from the orld and
its amtst nents. and Of generous alms-e living.
''By virtue Of an adult 10 the United States,
dated August 3. 1857, the tt lowing specisl
dlepensations are granted:
Tho use of He.h meat il permitted at all
meals on Sundays, and enee q day on Mondays,
Tuesdays. Thursdays snd Saturdays, with the
exception of the second and last Saturdays OF
Lent. But Aesh meat aad fish ere not TO be
used at the same meal during Lent. even on
Sundays.
1.-THE use of butter. cheese, milk and eggs
js also permit.ep every day in Lent.
'.lt IL allowed 10 take iu the morning Q, me
warm liquid, as tea, coffee or thin chocolate,
made with ~atef, snd with this liquid q
mop,hful Of bread.
Those for whom the hour Of noon may be
an incou venient time for dinner may invert
the order and take their collation. in the morn
ing and their dinner in the evening.
.'The use OF hogs lard for dripping instea
of butter is authorized in preparing permitted
lood.
persons exempt from the obligation Of
fasting are Tree 10 take meat more than Cnce
on those days hen it's ute 10 ersnied By die
pensation.
'The Paschsl time extends from the 6rst
Sunday of Lent till Trinity Sunday, during
which time all Catholics who have attained
the proper sRs srs bound TO receive wortbily
the holy communion. The holy season OF
Lent is. = very proper time also for children to
make their 6rst confession, winch they ought
to do generally about the age Of seven years"
Their Business B0OWsng.
Probably no one thing has caussd such .
general revival Of trade at w. W. Padgetts Q
Drug Store IS ,htir giving away to their cus-
TONERS Of 60 many free trial bottles of DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption. Their
trade is simply enormous in this very valuable
article from tie fact that il always cures and
never dissppoinis. .Csughs. Colds, Astbms,
Bronchitis; Group. and MI throat and lpng de
sesses quickly cured. You can test it befo, q
buying BY getting . trisl bottle fies, large
siss 81. Every bottle warranted.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-03-08

Will be found an excel ent remedy for
sick headache. Carriers Lit le Liver Pills
Thousands or letters from people whs
have used them prove this fsct Try
them,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-03-08
NOTICE To TAXPAYERS.

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons who
IN are indebted to me for inx,s for the year
1888. that unless the same he settled in full on
or before the Let day Of May. 1889. will posi-
lively proceed to collect the asme By process
Of law. W. J. COX
Collector for Third District.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-03-08
HaekIea's Arnfea Salxe.

The bs.t save in the world for Cuts
Bruises Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, Tetter. .Chapped Hands .Chilb,ains, ,Corns,
and all Skin E,up,ions, and positively cures
Piles, or no pay required. his guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, OF money refunded
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by w. w.
Padgett.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-03-08
ORDER NISI.
In tie Circuit Court for Charles County
sitting as Court of Equity
George J. r. Hunt vs. Samuel Queen.

George J. r. HUNT vs.. Samuel Queen.
No. 675 Equity.
LnRDERED by the authority Of fbe Circuit
OCourt ior Charles county tha! the Auditor s
Report, made and filed in this cause be finally
ratified and confirmed. unless cause to the con-
trary be shown on or before the third Monday
Of March, 1889. Provided a copy o. this order
be Inserted in some newspaper, published in
Charles county, once y week rer three success
sive weeks prior to the said third Monday OF
March, 1889.
Given under my hand This lslb day Of Feb
,rusry, 1889.
JSAM'L TURNER. Clerk.
true copy test:
J.SANL. TURNER, Clerk.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-03-08

HAVING RENTED TIE HOTEL AT THE
Ii OLD STAND IN BRYANTONN for ths
present year, | would beg to infarm the public
that am prepared TO accommodate boarders
both regular and transient. Ny bar will b.
always supplied With choice Wines, Liquors,
Cigars, etc. | will also keep = Livery. aad
any one Of 'he travelling public can FURNISHED
With Bugges and Teams, and IL notified will
meet ihem st any railroad station and take
Them to any point 10 the county they nav uish
10 60, At the most reasonable ru,es. Hoping
10 receive share of The public patronage I sm
very respectfully
JAS. A. MURRAY. Prop'r.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-03-08

The oppressed subjects OF European govern
metts turn to this eonntry for free homes,
free law and Tor the free use OF Salvation Oil for
their pains.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-03-08
To yvse.. Il Hay c..eer.

| hereby certify that had my beds renov-
stsd BY the Ri,huond Feather Renovation 2
Company. l have witnessed the process o.
steaming with bot. moist air, until all the
feathers are perfectly clear Of dust and e6e,e
mstter. They are then thoroughly dried b.,
hot, dry Steam, which make them AS perfrc, as
VIII n plueked from the downy birds. con-
rider all beds treated by this process to he I'M
proved for comfsrt aud sanitsry condiiiop,
therefore take great pleasoce in reconme ndinp
to thu public this process as q sanitary pr-cau
ton.
JoHN SPALDiNG. N. D.,
Icons srdtown, Nd. &.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-03-08
A Ii THAT piece or parcel OF l.ad oil

n u.,ed IN Charle. county, norih o,
the village OF L. Plaza. containing eve scres
three roods snd thi' 'sy.6se per,h-s. more or
less and heisx The ssne i.hd ~hish the said
Thomas r. Fsrrall Obtained from Roh~r, 2
Chspmsn and wife. by deed benr,ng dar the
2+th day oi November, 1884 and recorded in
L'ber q 8 No !, toi,o 63s Sc one OF the
p. nd rvco, d. aforesaid
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-03-08
A.JAcx srALDlso

I hereby certify that |. have examiaed the
process Of the Ri hnosd Feather RsnovstiaR
CAmpany, asd believe il TO be sn sxc-lI+p,
methe Of cleaning snd purifyiuG beds. res
dering them much more comfortable and he-l,
thy. have had work done by them Viii. 10
entire lr satis factory.
RoBr. DE6oi 9, N ID.
Port Tobacco. March 7th, 1889.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-03-08

Mr.. W. G. Shaw, Of White P.aine, has re
make Decassa y repair. upon organs. pianos
clocks, and musical instruments Of every de.
scription and that be will furnish ses material
fJr broken and worn-ost parts Of the same at
the very lowest 6gure. and .s the shortest no.
tice. References: Miss R.becca Wiluer, Mr.
Washington Hicks, Mrs. Sarah Robey and
others. Drop him postal.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-03-08

TO ADVERTISER&-THE TIMES harisg a
'~rger circulation ahssn any other paper among the
,tettigent turner's and business of Charles
to,ssy, offers superior inducements to advertisers
eo insert their announcements in its columns. Send
fur card rates. which lo,p any other paper
in Southern Maryland to sag nothing about ci'cuta-
ION.
Divine Service.
Rev. James e Poindexter, the rector in
charge OF this parish, requests US to give notice
to his congrsgat ations that lentsn services will
be held at ST. Paul's Chapel (Piney) on every
Wednesday during the peni,ential season ut
3 O'Clock, p. M, and at Christ Church, Port
Tobacco, on every Friday during the same
time at IL o'clock, a. N. Holy Communion
will be administered at st. Paufs Chapel on
the 6ret Sunday in Lent, March 10th; aud at
Christ Church On tie second Sunday, March
l7ih.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-03-08
P. W. ROBERTSON.
General Insurance Agent
La Plata, Chas Co, Md
FoT.6rui8e8 and Burns

Insurance of all kinds promptly plsced in the
best companies Agent for the -E,na Life, OF
Hartford German Fire. OF Baltimore Guar
antee a, cid-nt. of New York.
~ will be glad 10 call upon parties ia
any section of the Stat. desiring to place in
sursnce if requested to do so. All comuusi-
cations y i'll receive prompt attention.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-03-08

The transition from Il nx, lingering and
ainfui si. knees 10 robust hesi,s ms, 10 ~
eI och in the life Of The individual. Suit = re-
mAikable event 10 TREASURED in the nrmory
and the agency whereby the e"e d herltb h.s
been attained is Rrateislly blesstd. Hense il
is tba, 90 much ]. heard in pr.ise Of Electric
Bi ters So many feel they owe their restora.
tien 10 health 10 he use OF the Gseat Alters-
tive end Tonic. If,ou sfe tfoubled witA any
disease OF Kidneys. Liver or Stomaeh, Of long
or short standing yos will surely end rslisl
by use Of Electric Bit,ere. Sold at Soc. and
81. per bottle At W. W Psdgett's Drug,tore