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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-26
The Final Cloak Sale

J. E Scott & Co. commence today their
final closing sale Of cloaks and every gar,
ment if possible to be closed out by February
LIST. A good many Of these have just been
received from q manufacturer and will be
closed out at half price, and in fact some OF
them less.
Cloaks worth So 100 to $1,000 for $500;
cloaks worth $1,000 to $1,000 for S. 90;
cloaks $500 to $50 90 for $50 and $1,000
Seal Plush cloaks, $1,000 to $1,000 reduc.
tons.
Children's cloaks at Sl00 and 50 so
Ladies' cloaks in weol. silk or satin all al
half price.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-26
Personal.

PARR Mrs. II. K. Parr of Serena, ha,
been i'll for the past three weeks with typhoid
pneumonia During the week her life wa
dspaired of and her death momentarily ex-
pected; but last evening We were informed
that she had taken turn for the better ant
that theresare hopes of her recovery, which
we trust is true.
WLLARD.-Mrs G. A. willard, of Sheboy
gan Falls, Wis, is visiting with her sister
Mrs. w. D. Wilson, south side.
CuoTTY-Mrs. J. j. Crotty, of this city
visited inSeneca on Wednesday.
Miss. Misses Hay den and Scott, of Sene
Ca spent Monday in Ottawa
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-26
To Postpone the Proposed Election.

lO tut tToPoSS'
After the ordinance, authorizing and call
ing q Especial election for the twelfth Of the
coming month, to decide whether or no the
city issue bonds to the amount of $780, 900 TO
build a city hall, had been revolved in the
gigantic brain of the aldermsnic body,
as that body turned about and gazea
upon itself in the aldermanic looking
glass, it dawned upon one bump that the
present building, by common consent desg'
mated as the "City Hail." had been rented
not for two years, when the lease was signed
in 'S7, but for three years, and therefore,
argued the bump, "what's the use in holding
a special election-why not put it off until
until the regular city election in the breezy
month of April?" So the bump hurried away
and informed another bump, and in the nat
ural course Of events. the gigantic brain
pulled its suspender upa notch or two and
called a special meeting to reconsider. The
meeting was called to order on Monday
evening, and as there were but nine Of the
fourteen present, two thirds vote could no,
be procured. Therefore the matter was not
taken up.
There were several other subjects Of inter.
est, and to pass the time away, Mr.. Arm
strong stated that he had sold the city's in
terest in the Calvin well to Calvin. He also
gave Mr.. Kelly an ordinance admitting the
proposed Strawn- Harmon addition to the
city. The plat was displayed, and the coun
Gil acted fsvorsbly.
Mr.. Kelly read note from Mayor Paige
of Joliet, requesting the cooperation of the
city both in voice and cash, in pressing the
injunction suit, now pending, against the
city of Chlcago's allowing her sewage tc
float upon the placid bosom of the murky
Despaines. The opinion of the aldermsnit
meeting seemed to be quite settled upon the
snbject-almost as deeply settled as tn,
perfume of the sewage in Robt. NJ. Woods
building in Joliet; and the oneness Of opin-
ion was averse to interference. Joliet might
bury her own dead.
The usual once-a-year proposition to build
water works was kindly placed on file.
An effort will be made to reconsider the
special election business at the regular meet
ing.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-26
Talent and Blood.

Florence Hamilton, the star Of the twenty
fve-cent dramatic company, playing at the
opera house the fore part Of the week, has
either the fine spirit and inspiration of her
profession, or very delicate nervous or
ganization. Those who have seen her ACT
may decide the question for themselves. On
Wednesday evening Miss Hamilton's au-
dience was pleasant to contemplate-from
the stage; and the piece on the boards was
Oliver Twist. In the piece, as all who have
read Dickens know, Bill Skies and Nancy
are prominent in a murder scene. Miss
Hamilton was Nancy, and there was very
wild attempt on the part Of the killer to dc
the job in a most realistic manner. So real
istic did it become that butchers present
who are supposed to be familiar with su,t
things-aver that the killing OF seven steers
would scarce produce the amount of blood
which was seemingly shed by the victim
The audience--with the exception Of the
butchers-was not a little astounded, but
the tragic scene did not end in the usual
way behind the scenes. The victim did not
arise and calmly discuss the prospects fol
good houses in the next town, but lay in q
swoon for some moments, and when she re-
covered was clearly II condition Of wild
mania. Miss Hamilton should either erase
the blood bath from the play and introduce
less barbarous style of murder, or drop the
piece from her repertoire until she over
C ONES her nervousness.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-26

The new carpets from Eastern manufac
turers have commenced to arrive at j. Il
Scott & Co.'S, and in few days their large
carpet hall will contain the largest stock OF
carpets and mattings under one roof in this
section of the state. The sale of the other
stock will be continued until all are cleared
out-anyway up to February LIST.
All wool ingram carpets. SOC.
Union ingram carpets, 25c'
Brussels carpets, 800.
Body Brussels, 75c.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-26

Now is the time to buy cotton goods, ]
f. Scott & Co., have received big stock OF
sheetings, ginghams, prints u good yard
wide, sheeting 20 yards far Sl.00 ~ yards
good dress ginghams for zoo. II yards fast
color prints for soc. Extra good bargains
in Cheviot shirtings and tickings, wide
sheetings and pillow case muslins in bleached
and uubleached, at the lowest prices quoted
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-26
Obituary

William Calvin, ST., died Mt his home on
the west side, on Wednesday morning, aged
s9venty'nine years, BY reason of mis- age
Mr.. Calvin was prey to the numerous ills
which old age is heir to, and had been i'll for
several years. He was born in Longford
Ireland, in 1910 and came to this country
at the age OF seventeen, settling in Boston,
where he resided over twenty years lie
came here in 1910, and during his active life
was prominent man, holding several places
of trust. lie leaves widow and six chill
dren, william, Peter, John, Mrs. Julia
WEIGH, Mrs. J. T. Burke and Miss Maggie
Calvin. The remains we're inferred in st.
COLUMBIA cemetery at ten o'clock on Friday
Roy, infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
II. Morey, died at Chicago on Wednesday
afternoon, after short illness The remains
were brought to this city on Friday, and the
funeral was held from the resid ence of Ed,
ward Drew. at two O'Clock
Walter Harris, son Of John b. Harris,
formerly of this city, died at Chicago on
Friday last. The funeral was held on Sun.
day.
s. W. Pancost, formerly in the milling
business in this city, died suddenly at Mar
settles on Thursday. He numbered many
friends among the older residents here.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-26

A bill has been introduced at Springfield
to allow the U. s. government the use Of the
convicts in the State prison, IN the cOnstruc.
ton Of q ship canal, to connect the lakes
with the Mississippi; and now the Joliet
Nsws has discovered that government sur
veyors are at work upon survey for canal
to be independent Of Chicagos sewage sys-
TENS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-26
A New Law Firm.

Jesse d. Ruger, Of this city, and his bro.
Their, Silas " ., of Sheridan, have formed a
partnership for the practice of law, under
the firm name of Rnger & Ruger. The new
firm will occupy the suit of rooms now occu
pied by Jesse B. Rugcr. Silas w. will close
up his business matters in Sheridan, then
move te Ottawa with his family, where he
will permanently reside.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-26

The FREE TRADER has made arrangements
whereby it will receive new subscriptions to
the Forum with subscription to the FREE
TRAD ER for $500. The price of the Forum
alone is SO year. II is "the foremost
American review of living subjects, and
among Its contributors are 200 of the lead
ing writer's of the world. It gives authora'
tive discussions of each side alike of every
leading question of the time. The New
York Herald says Of il: " 1t has done more
to bring the thinking men of the country
into connection with current literature than
any other publication" This is an excep.
tionsl opportunity for every reader of the
FREE TRADER to secure the Forum.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-26
Excursion to Washington. ID, C.

For the Presidential Inauguration to be
held at Washington, March 4th 1889, the
Burlington Route, &C. Is. & Q. r. R.) will
sell tickets from Ottawa to Washington and
return, at one half rate. Tickets will be
sold from Feb. 9th to March I'd, inclusive
Good to return on or before March 10Th.
VIC. ATWOOD, Agent.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-26

TAXES FOR. Rutland will be in the
every Saturday to receive taxes due on the
township of Rutland. F. II. SHAVER,
Collector
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-26

John Woods, living in Wallace township,
three and one.half miles north west Of the
court house will, on Friday, Feb. Is, sell at
his place, at public auction, large amount
of personal property, consisting Of farm i'm
plements. horses. &c. The veritable Dan
Carr, will superintend the sale.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-26

TAX PAYERS, Town OF DAYToN-.I will be
glad to meet as many as | can at Megafiins
store, in Ottawa, on Saturdays, until lst of
March. JESSE GREEN, Town Col
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-26

In noticing the shoot to come off next week
the FREE TRADER COMPOUNDED the Perkins
Should have been Perkins. the glass man, -
" no weighs about two hundred,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-26
Masonic.

There will be special communication of
Occidental Lodge, No. 40, A. F. 81 A. NJ,
this Saturday evening, at I 80 O. clock. All
members of the fraternity are invited.
CHAs f. PETIT, W, NJ.
d. BAT CHELLER, Sec'y
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-26
Richard Nagle, Grand Ridge,
La Sale County, H. has II number of
Graded PGrClGrOl Mares
For sale. Bred by Confident 3647 (397,
&c. Also some High Grade PERCHERON
STATIONS, from 2 to yrs. old, janis 8m
Tax Collectors ReceiptH.

Printed on good paper, in convenient form
at fapeman & Graham's. Orders by mail
promptly attended to.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-26

Michael McGrath Of Buck Creek oiscov.
cred. on Sunday, that his pocket book had
been ligbtened Of forty dollars and at once
suspected his hired man, whom he caused
to be arrested. He was taken before Weeks
on Tuesday afternoon, and bound over to the
grand jury.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-26

Subscriptions taken for all newspapers
and periodicals at Hapeman & Graham's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-26

Wanted to Rent n Farm
or from 100 to 200 acres tor cash rent.
Enquire of Esquire J. F. Calvin, Ottawa, Ill.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-26

Owing to the vast
amount of these Goods
bought in early Fall,
and the pleasant wealth
er not calling for this
class of Goods, we pro-
pose to PUT THE KNIFE
CLEAN THROUGH THEM.
Will not carry them
over.
| Lot White Blan-
kets, $l,23 per pair.
| Lot ditto, ST. 48 per
pair.
| Lot Gray Blankets,
$l.O5 per pair.
All worth a Great
deal more.
Red Blankets, worth
$3.50 per pair, for
$500.
See them soon.
g.
S@zz<<T
l.. II. JONES, Prop. ". G.. MCPHERSON. Agt. |
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-01-26

D. BAT CHELLER, Sec'y.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-25
Made Rich in Half an Hour.

s. R. Roger and his brother left their homes near Hastings, Mich, about four years ago and went to Breckenridge, Colo, where they worked in stamp mill. They got possession of two claims, the "Iron Mask" and the '.Kewanee," and worked them during spare hours, putting considerable time and money into them. The claims had been worked previously for six years by an old miner, who failed to find paying ore. Roger recently put a man in the lower one, and went to work himself. In less than half an hour, after digging about two feet, he struck gold and silver bearing carbonate of silver, said to be the most valuable and easily worked deposit in that state. The vein was followed to the surface, when it was found that all the previous years work had been within eighteen inches of the vein. The Roger brothers have been offered S100,000 for the two mines, but want SsO0,0O0. Within week after this find 5000 men were on the spot establishing claims, but the Rogers had secured many of the most desirable. The mine is on the east side of the mountain, and the snow necessitates keeping it roofed over.-Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-25
A CONTRACTORS DISAPPEARANCE
Fears Entertained That He Has Met With
 Foul Play.

Fears Entertained That He Has Met With
 Foul Play.
 WLLIMANTIc, Conn, March 25.-Suspicion of foul play ill the case of John J. Franklin the South Coventry contractor, who myste- s.ously disappeared March 15, Is strengthened by recent developments. A few days ago dispatch was sent to the New Haven police from Windsor Locks saying that Franklin was there all right, ant would be home in few days. Last Friday dispatch came from Pawtucket, R. l., signed Franklin" :" addressed to the postmaster at South Gov entry, saying that Franklin would return that night by the midnight express
 Charles Franklin, brother of the missing man, went to Pawtucket Saturday and saw the dispatch sent from there. He says It is not in his brothers handwriting, and he found no trace of his brother having been there. It is believed that the dispatches were sent by parties connected with Franklin's disappearance for the purpose of preventing active search until traces of foul play can be covered,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-25
A GhaStly Discovery,

CUMBERLAND, Md, March 25.-On Satur- day, Jacob Schultz, who was climbing Bear Mountain, a mile north of Cumberland, came upon the bieached bones of man, covered with few remnants of clothing, concealed in a crevice among the boulders. The coroner investigated the case, and no doubt exlst that the remains are those of John Hodel, who disappeared from this city on March 2l, 1882 Mrs. Hodel, who still resides here, has no doubt that the skeleton is that of her hus- band. She identifies the clothing as his. Two empty, unlabelled bottles lying near the skeleton give color to the suggestion that Hodel committed suicide Hodel was the in- ventor of a wonderful clock, something simi- lar to the Strasbourg clock, and travelled around the country exhibiting it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-25
A Curious City.

Imagine city with most of it's streets narrow, muddy and crowded, where the seller of lottery tickets takes the place of the newsboy, where the payers of the street, the conductors of the cars, the clerks in the stores, the policemen on their beats, tho soldier with his musket, the barefooted men and women who peddle their wares and the very beggars at the doorways all smoke cigarettes or cigars. The street cars carry the cof- fined dead to the cemetery, with the mourners in the cars that follow Men, women and children, half naked and without shoes, bear the burdens that we put upon drays and wagons; water car riers peddle the limpid fluid from the aqueducts from house to house. Every other woman has a baby dangling con tentedly from a sack upon her back. Imagine the picture and you get a glimpse of the street scenes that you look upon about tho great plaza, facing the costly palace and tho magnificent cathedral of the City of Mexico.-City of Mexico Cor. Albany Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-25
'BlKl. CONN.,. MONDAY, MARCH 25, 1889.
WAR ON THE POLES.
Lively Times Looked for Today at Att
 iantic City.

ATLANTIC CITY, March a5.-A lively time Is anticlpat d here today when ;,a in junction is to be servel Il the representative officer cf the Camden and Aua..tic Railroad com pany demanding ceSsation Of the work Of putting up the iron cl4s ill the centre of Atlantic ave tue fo tt.a .ew electric road By resolution of courtl passed about two months ago t was made cornpul ory the railroad company to place an electric light on each pole, or, in other words, pay for the lighting of Atlantic avenue in return for the privilege it had secured
 Although the work of putti up the poles has been going on at lively rate, four squares at the upper end of the street being covered, the city authorities iave received no notification froel the railroad officials that they mean to comply with tine spirit of the resolution. Therefore this action Is taken to make them do it. The injunction was issued from the supreme court at Trenton, and will be argued before that court on Monday, April S. If the workmen continue putting up the poles after the injunction is served, war rants will be issued for their arrest. City Solicitor Endicott has the matter in hand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-25
Robbed of His Savings.

W1LKEsBARRE, PA, March 25.-John Norris, thrifty Austrian, who has no faitt in savings banks entrusted $l ,255 to his wife for safe ker ping. She sewed the money up ir her petticoat, which she wore during the day. time and at night placed under her pillow During the absence of Norris from his home last night, three masked men entered the wife's bedroom, gagged her, stole the petticoai and the money and made good their escape. 4 neighbor named Will iam Standish has beer arrested on suspicion, and Mrs. Norris identi. fies him as one of the thieves, although one oi Standish's boarders swears that Standish wa, at home at the time of the robbery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-25
AN IMPORTANT RAILROAD DEAl
The Wisconsin Central Becomes the Prop
 ertY of Northern Pacific.

The Wisconsin Central Becomes the Prop
 erty of Northern Pacific.
 PHILADELPHIA, March 25.-The Northern Pacific Railroad company has at last secu ed control of the Wisconsin Central railroad, and through it an entrance to Chicago The directors of the company will hold special meeting in New York on Wednesday to formally approve the lease, but it will be purely formal matter, as the directors are q unit on the question and the company is al- ready in practical control of the Wisconsin Centrars lines
 c. c. Wheeler, formerly general manager of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe road has spent three months in an examination of the property, connections and accounts of the Wisconsin Central company. The result of his investigation has been compiled ill an ex- haustive report, which will be submitted to the board on Wednesday.
 In it he recites the reasons why the acquisi- tion of the Wisconsin Central road will be an advantage to the Northern Pacific company. The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy, the Northwest and St. Paul and other lines cen tering at Chicago are reaching out westward for traffic, and will in his opinion Ill timately reach the Pacific coast and become trans continental lines. The Cananian Pacific has n Chicago outlet and have all the Pacific coast lines If the Northern Pacific is to maintain its position it must have equal facilities, and Mir. Wheeler sees no other line but the Wisconsin Central that can afford the Northern Pacific its needed outlet.
 The Northern Pacific makes no guarantee as to interest upon the Wisconsin Central company's obligations, and, in fact, guaran- tees nothing at all, except the prompt pay ment of the rental.
 The lease will add to the Northern Pacific system 767 miles of road, including 344 miles of the Wisconsin Central railroad, 1S7 miles of leased lands and 236 of affiliated roads. With it also comes the possession of the ex- tensive terminal facilities at Chicago form erly owned by the Chicago and Great Vest ern railroad, as well the very valuable terminals at Milwaukee
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-25
MR. AUBERY AND HIS BRIDE.
They Return to Chicago and Are Received
 With Omen Arms.

With Open Arms.
 CHICAGO March 25-Mrs J. Matt Aubery nee Fuller, and her husband have returned from Milwaukee. 4 correspondent found Mrs. Aubery sitting in big armchair in the comfortable parlor of the paternal Aubery residence, on Vincennes avenue, her pretty hair loosely framing pretty face, in which a pair of large eyes were the most noticeable features. Her husband, tall, slight, boyish looking young fellow, sat beside her and rested his hand upon the arm of her chair There was an air of feasting and merriment about the house. The gas was turned on brightly in al! the rooms and members of the family fitted il and out The elder Aubery's face was illuminated vita smiles.
 My son and his bride," said he, ''left Mil waukee at o'clock Saturday afternoon"
 And there is really nothing for us to say that has not already been published" said young Mrs. Aubery. I've were just ova'- run with correspondents and reporters in Milwaukee, but my husband saw them"
 "Yes," said MT. Aubery, Jr., 'I saw them al. They came to my room, they met me at pla aces l visited, they stopped me on the street. 1 never imagined that I would be come so important a parsonage"
 "We have no plans," said Mir. Aubery I've shall simply remain here or the present"
 And you, my son,s said his father, twill probably go right on ill business with me, the same as before."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-25
Butchers War in New Brunswick.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., March 25.-A butchers war has excited New Brunswick
 and at tine same time amused it. The whole place is taking advantage of the cut in prices caused by the war, and yet there seems to be no sign of Its abatement. Tue rivalry is be- tween two butchers owning stands on Burnet street, one of the principal streets of the city. One of them made reduction in prices, and the other cut under. Further re- ductions followed until meats are selling for half price. Some kinds, indeed, are selling for less One of the butchers finally offered some of his meats for sale at four ce ts a pound. The other offered the same kinds at three cents, and agreed to throw in head of cabbage with each purchase. One of them had his store front completely covered with American flags to attract attention where upon the other engaged brass band, which, he says, will play in his shop to draw trade.
 Both butchers are losing money heavily, while all the others are losing trade, but neither shows any sign of giving up the fight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-25
Sequel to an Elo;,ement.

COLUMBIA, $. C.. March 25 - Saturday morning Clara Hagins she daughter of a far mer of Clifton, Spartansburg county, eloped with Edward Mathis, q young man whose suit was bitterly opposed by Hagins. The couple were married, and at night Mathis took his bride to his home J. $. Hagins, 1ha father of the girl, was infuriated when in formed of the elopement, and swore that he would be revenged, That night he armed himself with shoenaker's knife and went to the house of his new son-in-law. Immedi- ate!y upon entering the house he made des- perate attack upon Mathis. He stabbed him in the neck just below the right ear, making dangerous wound. The bride interfered, and is reported to have been wounded in the arm. Hagins has been arrested