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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12

President CLEVELAND may have been mis-.
taken when In his message Of 1887 he said
that the agricultural classes have suffered
while the mill'owners have prospered I'M
der protection Since Nov. 9th, there are
many who believe he was wrong. But was
he? Ii Is curious fact, and not less
alarming than curious, that at least so far
"a the claim that the agriculturists have
suffered the statement is amply born out by
the report of Mr.. John S. Lord of the III.
State Board of Labor Statistics, just made
public. on the increase Of mortgages In
Illinois. The report Is made up from iu>
teliigent research In every county in the
State for the years 1870, 1880 and 1887
From this report 1t appears that the num-
Der of acres mortgaged outside of Cook
county was, 6537 1924 in 1870, $500 1870 in
1880, and 1862 ,3ji in 1887. The increase
in the number of acres incumbered, there
fore, was 30 ,S03 during the ten years from
1870 to 1850, and l,0G022 during the seven
years from 1880 20 1887. The amount of
incumbrance on lands for loans exclusive
ly was SG9lll, 303 in 1870, $50, $50 ALP in
1880, and SOB, l0),02G in 1887 The res
port states that these figures represent the
amount of money borrowed on farms IN
Illinois at the dates given. The increase
in 1880 over 1870 was about $li 100000, and
the increase in 1881 over 1880 was over
cent ia the country. What is the matter
The years from 1880 vera fully as prosper
Gus years as those from 1870 TO 1880
probably more so; yet while the rate of
increase In farm mortgages was only ST..
$50 900 year in the 20 it was So 100000
during the sos; and no one will dare to
assert that the value of farm lands has la.
creased since lSSO,-indeed, good authority
asserts that they have decreased fully %
per cent, ii not 30 per cent. Over one
fifth of the land in Illinois, once free of
liens, is mortgaged today for lOans-nOt
pay bb' "'ioc, VlitoculiIS
losses in business, insuiliciency of income,
&c with of course some for improvements
Besides these mortgages on lands there
were 60 2G3 chattle mortgages for $780,
l13, of which 24S3 are on growing or
gathered crops, for S7S5,s6l, and 25,492
are on live stock ana farm machinery for
$1,S09,G02, Outside of Cook county the
counties having the largest amount of
mortgages on lands in 1887 were, In the
order named, Livingston, La Sale, Peoria,
lroquois, &c. The laboring man in the
city is not much better of; 80 per cent of
the chatetl mortgages on household goods
are in Chicago, and l2l people in that city
have even mortgaged their clothing! The
rapid increase of Indebtedness each may
explain for himself. II Is certain, however,
when the farms and labor of the State
have to pay S27000000 year in interest,
the high taxes laid to benefit the mill
owners, who loan the most Of this money,
can be no great blessing to the farmer and
labOrer.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12

Mrs Baldwin, Mrs c. Grigg Mrs c. A.
Weeks, Miss Hammond, Miss riffith, and
a number of other prominentpianists aud
vocalists, met at the residence F G Allen,
yesterday afternoon, to stud the instru.
mental and vocal music of Beebven. They
will meet every second Frit afternoon,
between the hours of two al four. The
meeting at Mrs Aliens was a Try encourag.
ing beginning. and those 70 could not
play Beethoven listening to the who could,
and thereby obtaining instruOn.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12

revision by the executor or administrator at
any time before the final settlement Of the
estate.
"Then nothing but the inventory and the
final report are # grave consequence
"Just 80. The executor Is responsible
and must account for every item in his in
vantory, and show how he disposed of it,"
" Was there mistake or mistakes in the
first or intermediate report filed by Mr..
Armstrong;"
81 think not The report is substantial
y correct
The reporter then examined the first or
intermediate reports carefully. In this re-
port MIR Armstrong charges himself with
cash on hand at the time of the death Of Mr.
Reddick and the appraised value of personal
properly The cash amounted to 81 1876 62,
the appraised value Of personal property at
Sl5SS4.32 and other matters, such as notes,
stock, etc, the total amount being $3S ,277,.
Il. lie takes credit for personal expenses,
money paid for medical attendance judg>
ments entered up on claims, annuities aud
legaces, amounting 10 $3S ,527.9S, leaving q
balance in his favor, which he had advanced,
of S25O.67, In this report he does not
charge himself with the total of the inven-
tory.
WHAT 1T AMOUNTS TO.
The ensemble of the matter is about like
his. Alta meeting of the board Of trustees
of the library held some months ago. Judge
Evans as n member of the board, suggested
that the time Of final settlement of the Red.
dick estate was near, and that Mr.. f. G.
Swift be requested to look over the papers
on file and report whatever progreas the ex-
ecutor had made, The suggestion was act.
ed upon, but Mr.. Swift did not act. A com,
mitree was then appointed, consisting of
Trustees Hess, Schoch, and Swift, and Mr..
Williamson was employed The i've reports
are about AS he represents, and yet his pc.
lition has no greater effect than as though it
were a mere motion; and Mr. Armstrong.
who has also the right, will make a re-
statement as directed
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12

The great c., b. & Q. locomotive engi-
neers' strike has been settled, much to the
satisfaction of all parties. The 20" agrees
TO black list none of the old engineers, and
as new ones are required to take them
back into their employ as their qualiilca.
tons merit. The road won substantial
victory In this fight, though 1t cost an i'm
mense amount of money. The men, too
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12

have been taughta lesson perhaps, and It
Is likely 1t will be long time before they
will indulge in the luxury of strike to
settle a difference, especially one which
AS In this case seems 10 have been one
largely technical rather than one affecting
their purse or permanency of employment
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12

Mr.. Newton Beers
will produce his lyric
spectacular "Lost in
London at the Opera
House, Jan. Is. The
company is a large one
strong in acting and
the Special featur 8 are
of the best quality.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12
PROSPECTIVE AND RETROSPECTIVE

PROSPECTIVE AND RETROSPECTIVE.
Ottawa's Growth In Three Years, and Her
Prospects for 'SY---NeAriy 100000 In
Sight,
The year just past was an exception to
the usual Presidential year in the building
industry, which hourished amazingly, not
withstanding the general turmoil consequent
upon political discussion.
little over three years ago Ottawa was a
Struggling hamlet Of scarce seven thousand
souls, but in 1886, the boom struck her,
and she arose from apparent disuetude an
active, energetic city. Factories that had
long remained idle and useless, we're re
modelled and tenantei with the roar Of
m aohinery aud the hustle Of activity.
Houses tina, in 1884 In buster towns would
have rented for twenty dollars per month,
AMI had rented for ten, could hardly be pro
cured at any price; buildings that had
about them The moss of age and the dry rot
of despair, were eagerly relted AT good fig
ures Then there was an a~akensng ali
along the line. Business men who had
talked of selling out and emigrating to
fresher fields, suddenly resolved TO stay,
prosperous mechanics began looking about
them for proper,y AZ steadier work became
an assured fact, and contracted for homes
The increase of business, and consequent
demsni for house room, sent hundreds of
cottages toward completion in all parts OF
the city, and the builders found themselves
unable to take care of the demands made
mon them.
A Business Mems Association was formed,
and new industries attracted until at this
day, Ottawa stands bright busting city of
Y 600 inhabitants.
Rr,r N 1858
, , , 3
.,.,,
,.-. 1000 .,
,ooo H.. o,no noo ~;
- ALI oua.,oI ,n oo,,n.a,
~ -0, =, S,. ..,'o. o;u,.a,
s,. ,yu, o;.u
I,.,~ , nc ,L, ,.i..
.,. -. - ,ia o;,u .to
y. ,,oo eooo
sst ,o.a, 81, ooo
-, e,.;at; a .e,o,,;u
49,. oon It - :; -.
49,. ....,-. .,o w.. oao... - anu .o,,;,n
If their LARGE ouiside contracts
Reside nearly II 600 worth of iob work
Weiss & Wolf erected the Sisters, Academy
SIs 600 storas far q " Vo,mes S950O
and T. Goddard 30 $50 and bouses harms
and additions for 90 others to the total Of
S34 322. MAKING their net footing Of busi.
ness s14 225
Gao Uensler with So5uO worth of iob
work done erected 10 houses 9 harms and
rorairod s;x o,her bous.s. total go ono
His Iarces, ;obs were Mrs Uenerv's Sunrv.
aida nIacs "a ooO. and Mr. De Ia Cbape,,e
g 1000. Adding 81. 500 to $40 900 we have
az Mr.. Hensl,rs business So 400
Contractor Pope erected Geo. W. Roberts
house 81 900; one for o. b Frisbie, 50 600.
and six em9ller ones, with 81 900 other
work, makes 81 $50 work for the year.
Messrs. Miller Il Pruett built three dew
houses and repaired many others, which
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12

The Voice, the well known prohibition
paper of Boston, In its issue of January
10th, makes the.accusation that Quay and
Clarkson, of the republican national com
mittee, Dudley assisting, bought of two dis.
honest Voice employees, Durfee and San
som, for $3.50 and the promise of perma.
nent employment, the mailing lists of that
sheet, which the employees had stolen,
and used it for mailing documents. betray-
ing the prohibition party into Hansom's
hands. 1t is . serious charge-of receiv'
ing stolen property; and Mr.. Quay will
not need calling on further for an expla>
nation.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12

While congress WAS engaged In passing
the Nicaragua canal bill and the senate In
discussing the Monroe doctrine and Ed
muDds' resolution on the subject nf for
eign Influence AT the Isthmus the French
b 'ndhoiers Of the Panama canal address
Ell De Lessnps "A letter asking him to take
the craftsmanship of II new company TO BE-
formed by them with new capital 10 finish
the work 1t Is also said that the Ameri'
en- authorities on the question have Gre
ated flavor OF Ill viii NJ Paris. However,
the house passed the Nicaragua bill with
amendments, which will go back To the
senate. and conference committee will
probably agree on bill TO be passed by
both houses.
The Civil Service Commissioners rules
a. to railway mail service employees have
bsen approved and issued. The rules ex-
tend TO all persons In the mail service eX-
cept general superintendent and his assist
ant. Two important features of these rules
are that reasons are required for every re.
fussl 70 make an absolute appointment,
and that for every removal f.Om the ser
vice the cause of such removal must be
reported To the commission. Reasons for
moval, &c, have not hitherto been re-
quired.
The fillibustering In the house on the
motion 10 change the rules, and on the
Oklahoma bill has cost the house most Of
the week, and Legislation Is dragging 80
much that the chances of an extra session
Increase daily; and even as business now
stands with active work hereafter several
important bills are destined TO failure for
want of time
The democrats will next Tuesday take
~ the bill IA admit the territories: North
aud South Dakota, Montana, Washington
and New Mexico. If the republicans are
willing therefore, the territories will all
be admitted ~ this session Ii Is prnba,
BILE they will be opposed to the admission
OF New Mexico, which Is democratic.
The wool growers under the lead of
Columbus Delano are the biggest set of
hogs on eartn In spite Of n tariff that Is
now Internationally high and burden to
ths wo1ien industry a year ago they de-
mandet more duties and the senate bill
gives it to them, Now in spite of this ms
crease, the hogs are already bowling for
still more duties, and have their lobby
already on the ground to get it IT there
Is any part of the earth the wool hogs
haven't cai ned, 1t would puzzle Il layman
20 name 1t.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-12

Springer OF Illinois has proposed anoth
er method of electing President of the
U. >. which, barring the idea of sIx-year
term, has some good ideas The plan
abolishes the electoral college foolishness
and provides for direct vote by the peo
pie. When the vote has been counted il is
divided by the number of senator's and
representatives 10 which the state Is emit
tied, ana the quotient Is the ratio of presi-
DENTAL vote. BY this ratio is then divided
the whole number Of votes for each capdi-
date, and the quotient is the number of
his presidential votes" Ia that common.
wealth, any vote over being assigned 10
the candidate having the largest fractional
quoient BY this method the presidential
votes In every state would be divided
among the candidates according 70 the
number of ratios contained In their popu.
lar votes. Thus, in the recent election,
Cleveland would have received Ia New
York IL votes. Harrison IL votes and
Fiske vote; In Illinois. Cleveland and
Harrison would have received each II
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-03-28

There is more catarrh in this section of the
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few'y years was supposed to
be incurable. For great many years doc
tors pronounced it 2 local disease, and pre-
falling to cure with local treatment, pro-
nounced it incurable. Science has proven
catarrh to be a constitutional disease, and
therefore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by r. j.
Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, Is the only con-
stitutional cure ON the market. It is taken
internally in doses from 10 drops to tea
spoonful. It acts directly upon the blood
and mucus surface Of the System, They offer
one hundred dollars for any case il fails to
cure. Send for circulars and testimonials.
Address, F. j. CHENEY q Co. Toledo, O.
~ Sold by druggists, 75c. mar 26-lm
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-03-28
PROBATE COURT PROCEEDINGS

MoH. 1S.-Inventory and appraisement of
the personal estate of F. Hornung deceased,
filed and ordered to be recorded.
Appraisement of real estate ir the estate of
D. Joost confirmed and sale ordered.
State of Ohio VS.. Weaks; verdict not guilty.
McH. &c. G. Young, guardian of Gasser
heirs, filed petition to sell real estate of his
wards. .
Final account filed by John Flory, guar
dian of Clara Gibson.
Fourth account of John Flory, guardian of
J. and W. Gibson, filed.
First account of ]. Roller, assignee of W.
P. Stockman, filed.
Inventory and appraisement of the per-
sonal property of Catharine Bowers filed and
ordered to be recorded.
Final account of John E. Root, guar dian of
E. I. Clark, settled.
McH. 20.-Second account of John Waite,
guardian Of G. F. Williams, filed.
John Haase, administrator of D. Schrader,
ordered to complete real contract as prayed
for in petition.
MCH. 22.-Geo. W. Fisher appointed ad
ministrator of W. S. Fisher, deceased.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Ed. Older and Ada Foote.
B. F. Fauver and Clara @. Grafice.
E. Bordner and Elizabeth Smith.
A. L. Schaeffer and Maggie Oden.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-03-28
Death of ThOs. G asteel.

Although his death was forseen the com
munity was shocked upon learning of the
death of Thomas Casteel. He died at his
after long suffering from consumpt ion.
Mr.. Casteel was one of the thrifty farmers of
this county, respected by all who knew him,
and a man of much worth to the community
in which he lived. Mr.. Casteel was twice
elected on the Democratic ticket as Infrm-
ary Director, but on account of his poor
health was compelled to resign when on his
second term. He leaves devoted wife and an
interesting family to mourn their loss. They
have the heartfelt sympathy of the com
munity in their affiiction.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-03-28
A Relic ofthe Late Rebellion.

We received copy of the New York Her.
aid, published April 15, 1865, ohthe morning
after the assassination and death of Presi-
dent Lincoln, with the full account of the
same, also of Gen. Lees surrender to Gen,
Grant, Sherman and his army, and other
news of importance at that time. 1t is relic
which every one should have to show the fu-
ture generation, invaluable for scrap books.
Copies of the above can be had by enclosing
10 cents silver, to H. NJ. Barnet, Min neapo-
lis, MINI.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-03-28
Till Family Concert

This celebrated family from England will
give one of their world-renowned entertain
ments at Rink Opera House on the evening of
April I'd, 1889. The company consists of Miss
Till, soprano; Miss Anna Till, contralto; D.
Till, jr., tenor, and VIM. Till, basso, who de-
light their audiences with varied entertain
ment wherever they go. We hope the Opera
House may be filled. Read the following
press notices:
The entertainment given by the Rock Band
concert company last evening under the
auspices of the Y. M. G. A. was a success.
Farewell Hall was crowded to suffocation.
The songs are charming. and the instrument
tai music embraces performance on new
instrument called the ''rock harmonicon.' ~
This is the speciality OF the entertainment,
but there were solos on the xylophone and
either, and another peculiar instrument, the
ocarina, is Observation-Disclosures Tribune,
Feb. 26, 1886.
The Tills gave one of their pretty enter
tainments at Masonic Hall last night. The
audience was large and it was greatly pleased
Novelty marked the concert throughout. 1t
was unlike the musical entertainments. The
rock harmonicon is something that only the
Tills give.
The either and viola duet the rock harmoni-
con selections, the tumbleronicon solo, the
the ocarina quartet, all received the greatest
applause. More than half of the numbers
were encored The Misses Till sang pleas
ingly, giving popular ballads. The crystal
chimes, novel and melodious, and the
ocarina, an instrument more antique, was
very pleasing. An instrument like the oca-
rina was used by the ancients. The quaftette
ON this instrument was deceptive imitation
of steam caliope. On the tumbleronieon
MIR. Till gave selections ranging from the
lightes compositions to solo from ''II Tro-
vatore."
The concert was under the auspices of the
Wesley Monumental Church.-Savannah
Dailu Times, March q, 1888.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-03-28
By order Of
Newspapers in 1880.

From the edition of Geo. p. Powell & Cos
american Newspaper Directory" published
April first tits twenty-irst year, it appears
that the newspapers and periodical of all
kinds issued in the United State and Canada
now number Ii, ,1O7, showing gain of 797 dur
ing the last twelve months, and of 1882 in ten
wears
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-03-28
Good Health.

That good health is better than to be a
King or Queen or to have untold wealth, is
readily recognized by every one who has poor
health. He who has always had good health
can never appreciate it until he has been sick.
Then if health is superior to all things else,
why not preserve it, and if you are sick why
not recover it. The remedy lies within your
reach. At this particular season of the yea r
everybody is liable to be bilious, to have i'm
pure blood, Rheumatism, neuralgia, coughs,
colds &C., and if you will only procure box
or two of Saur & Balsley's pills and bottle
of their blood purifier and take it in time, no
serious results need to be feared. But very
often what is thought to be only a common
cough or cold, when neglected in its early
stages units one during whole season, for
work or even to enjoy the comforts of life.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-03-28

The spring term of the Northwestern Nor
NAL and Collegiate Institute of Wauseon, o.,
opens April Sth. Unsurpassed advantages
for teachers wishing to review. Teachers
cannot afford to miss the solid instruction
given in the best normal in northwestern
Ohio,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-03-28

Our people have this week the pleasure of
witnessing each evening an excellent enter
tainment given at Rink Opera House by the
Brown Comedy Company. The prices are l5
and 25 cents, so that all can afford to spend
an evening of amusement. On Saturday
afternoon grand matinee will be given, at
which every child will be presented with a
gift, and the prices will be 10 cts. for chill
dren and 20 cts. for adults. Take your little
ones and 60.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-03-28

II. G. Groschner has taken the agency for
the celebrated Mccormick harvester. This
machine is the oldest in the country, and has
many advantages over other machines that
will command the attention of farmers.
Read his big ad. in another column.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-03-28

Letters remaining uncalled for at the Ma
poleon, Ohio, Post Office, for the week end
ing March 20, 1883:
Della Nicurk, Corie Smith, Daniel w.
Colbe, J. R. Friese, Henry Bowers and Chas.
Rusk.
Foreign-Wilhelm Carstens.
Person calling for letters will please say
they are advertised, and give the date.
8. 90. HAAG, p. M.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-03-28

Master Freddie Leist entertained num-
ber of his young friends at his home on the
2ard of March, in honor of his 9Th birthday.
Freddie received many nice presents. After
playing number of lively games delicious
supper was served, and the little folks re-
turned to their homes, feeling that they had
enjoyed good time.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-03-28

For Northern grown garden
and field seeds of every des-
cription, bonanza oats, spring
wheat, buckwheat, seed pota-
toes of all kinds, go to
If BRADLEY'S.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-03-28
Stallion Exhibition---Attention Farm

Stallion Exhibition.--Attenti Farm
ers:
Also to all who wish to see the grandest
show of the different breeds Of horses from
the mammoth draft horse down to the Shet-
land pony, will have that opportunity by at
tending the great stallion show, given free,
on the grounds of the Northwestern Ohio
Fair Co. at Wauseon, Saturday, April 9Th,
1889. Every man who thinks he has horse
that is worthy Of patronage will show him
there for inspection of those who will be
there to select the stations that they will use
this season. Lenawee, Fulton, Henry and
Williams counties will be represented. Week
psct upward of 100 stations on the grounds.
Every stallion owner is invited to show his
horse at this great exhibition for the benefit
of breeders to select from all the different
breeds of draft horses. Some as good ones as
can be found at our State fair will be there.
The Cleveland bay, the French Coach, Stand
ard bred trotting stations and roadsters,
also high grade stations of different breeds
will be there. All horsemen who wish to
show their horses must be on the grounds at
one O'Clock D. m. The horses will be called
into the show ring at half past one, sharp.
Remember the day. and time the horses will
be on exhibition, from half past one until 8
O'Clock D. N. M. II. HAYES, Marshall.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-03-28

Every household having daughters should
provide them with either piano or organ, or
both. L. M. Hall, the Henry county music
man, has large selection of instruments
which he is offering to the public at low rates.
His large display advertisement will COM
mand attention from all our readers, and
those who are contemplating purchasing an
instrument should call on or address him.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-03-28
Card OfThanks.

We take this method of returning our heart
felt thanks to the dear friends and neighbors
who so kindly assisted Us in the hour of our
great bereavement: Their kind words and
loving sympathy will ever live in our hearts.
When it is theirs to mourn, may they have as
kind friends to soothe their sorrow, il the
earnest prayer of Mrs. CAsTREL
and CHILDREN