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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-02
bition ticket, is now in the lecture
platform advocating high license
Ind Times, StredtOr.

bition ticket, is now in the lecture
platform advocating high license
Ind Times, Stredtor.
The Dept. of the Interior, Geo.
Chandler, Asst Sec'y, is furnishing to
the public at 1925, a wall map 2iX6t
| feet, on muslin. 1t was prepared
under the direction of the land office.
Thomas Barry, a resident of Joliet,
and mail clerk on the II. |. route. died
yesterday at II o'clock. Mr.. Barry
has many friends in Ottawa, who will
be much grieved at his sudden death.
viii Lacey, the dry goods man, who
removed from Ottawa TO Spring Val
ley. was in the city yesterday. Owing
| to the extreme dizziness and uncertain
ty of affairs in Spring Valley, he con-
templates removing his store and resi-
dence to Galva.
Mr.. +. G.. Allen has, the FREE IRA
DER is glad to note, decided not TO
| leave Ottawa. as he expected some
time ago, but will remain here, though
the firm of Griggs & Allen, OF which
he was a member, has been dissolved,
and has opened an Office in the Opera
House block, over Leahy's store, on
La Sale street.
Mr.. Edward Earick, foreman of the
preSs-roOm of the FREE TRADER, OF
tawa, H., was in Chicago a few
days ago, looking as bright as dollar.
He is one of the best pressmen known
to the trade. Messrs. Osman & Sons
are turning out some very creditable
work, the last few issues of the Itlt
md Pottery Gazette showing decided
improvement in press-work and COM
position.-Ihe Ink Fvend
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-02
The Stage.


Mr.. johnson, nephew of w. II. Jes-
sup, is in the city. He is engaged in
making dates for Levy, the famous
cOrnetist, whose season he is manag-
ing. Levy is taking attraction with
managers, and applications for dates
are coming in by every mail. Unfort-
unately not all are in route, however.
1t is undecided whether Levy will
come here or not, as the attraction is a
costly one, though thoroughly excel
lent in every respect, Levy himself
being assisted by superb company of
artists.
The Glover club is hunting up addi-
tiOnal attractions for their lecture
course to be presented at intervals
during the winter, and are in negOtia-
ton with several novelties new to this
city.
RenfrOw's ''Pathfinders' have been
playing to big houses all week, in
spite of two wet nights.
The latest musical prodigy is the
boy pianist, Otto Hegner, who made
his debut in New York on Saturday
night, Oct. Goth. In artistic instincts,
delicacy of touch and poetic feeling,
he is pronounced the superior of the
famous Josef Hoffman, youth a
trihe older than Otto; but Hegner
lacks the dash, assurance and surety
of play that has made Hoffman a
wonder. Hegner was introduced by
Walter Damrosch, and opened his CON
cert with Chopins concerto in f
minor, with the original orchestraton.
His reception was hearty and enthu-
siastic.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-02
That ga Horse Blanket.

Philip Schoch, the old and reliable
harness dealer, 6l2 Columbus street,
says no man shall undersell him on
anything in his line. Well, it has long
been known that Mr.. Schoch is one OF
the most careful and best wOrkmen in
the harness line ever in this county.
Every harness made by him is made
precisely as though he was intending
to keep ii for has o,cn use; that is, it is
made honestly in every detail. He
cannot be undersold in the different
grades Of the ga horse blanket.
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He Gives Some Figures that Eclips
all Others.

He Gives Some Figures that EcIips
all Others.
For the past few weeks this estab-
lishment has enjoyed trade-in mum
bers, seldom witnessed in any store in
this city. 1t was only a few weeks
ago that Wilson marked all staple
goods down to only an absolute living
profit, and what is still more flattering
to buyers, his stock Of staple fancy
goods, underwear, &c, are absolutely
NEW. To illustrate his reduction in
the millinery departmental large,
new stOck-he actually sells tips for
ladies' hats SELLING in Others at so for
$3.50, and the hat itself sold much
below others; same quality too. His
new stock Of underwear, hosiery, Nc.,
for ladies and misses, is something I'M
usually good for Ottawa; you only
have To see the quality and price to
buy. Splendid shawls, just bought,
the prettiest you ever saw, and from
one to four dollars cheaper than you
ever bought one. Hoods, nubias, fas-
cinatOrs, &c, marked lower than you
ever saw the same quality. Wilson
has started new deal and the people
will thank him for il.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-02

Thomas Corcoran, an old and re-
spected citizen, died at his home in
North Ottawa yesterday morning, rs
years of age. Mr.. Corcoran was well
known to many Ottawa people, hay
been connected with the Ottawa gas
company almost from its inception.
He had been attending to the mains
up to few years ago, but owing to
old age he had retired. He leaves a
wife in comfortable circumstances.
The funeral will take place this morn
ing at 9 O'Clock from his late residence.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-02
THE HOTEL PIERGUE.
Lon Piergue Purchases Whites Hotel Fol
Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars.

Lon Piergue Purchases Whites Hotel For
Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars.
A rumor passed current on the
street last evening that Lon Piergue,
the well-kOwn caterer and restaurant
man, and Matthew White, owner of
Whites Hotel, had effected a deal by
which Lon becomes tho owner of the
hotel prOperty, turning over his three
story building on Main street, valued
at eight thousand dollars. and giving
seventeen dollars in cash in addition
in short, twenty-five thousand
dollar deal.
First in possession of the rumor, a
FREE TRADER reporter sought an in.
terview with Mr.. Piergue.
81 understand you have purchased
Whites Hotel?"
"WhO said sO?"
"Well, such is the fact, is it nOt?"
"The deal is made, and we are only
awaiting the signing of the deeds tC
complete the transaction"
"What are the conditions of the
purchaser"
81 turn over my building, which ]
hold at SO, 900, and give$l7 900 to boot
The purchase includes the hotel just
as it stands, furniture and all. l only
retain from my building my restau
rant fixtures and household furniture
Mr.. White takes the bar and stock OF
liquors."
"HOw will you conduct the house?'
GAS a strictly tirst-class hotel. Ii
will be 81 house, and good as any in
the state outside of Chicago. l will
run my restaurant in the basement in
the same manner as it is conducted
now"
"What will you name it?"
"Oh, III probably change the name.
Guess will call it the Hotel Piergue."
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Rubber boots at j. Megatlin's.
Teachers Institute.

From Fridays Daily.
"A teachers institute will be held
today and tomorrow at Seneca, H.,
when the following will be the pro.
gram:
10 a. Reading and definitions,
Prof. VIM. Jenkins.
II to II a. m.-QuestiOns and dis
cuSsiOnS on the preceding work.
1:30 p. photography, Miss f. Sage.
2:30 to 3:30.-QueStiOns and discus
sions.
SATURDAY.
10 a. m.-Penmanship Prof. VIM.
Jenkins.
II to la. m.-U. S. history, Prof.
l.. A. Thomas.
Touching institutes, County Super.
intendent StOckdale makes the follow
ing announcement:
In addition to the Institutes to be
held under the auspices of the La
Sale County Teachers Association,
during the years of 80 and 80, there
will be a series of local Institutes held
at points to be selected hereafter, and
convenient of access to teachers in
rural districts, in which attention will
be given more particularly to the work
of the country schools. At these in
stitutes the teachers in the vicinity
are earnestly requested to be present,
and school officers are especially in
vited to attend and participate in
them, and to present for considera.
ton any matter pertaining to their
offices upon which they may desire
counsel
The county perintendent will be
assisted by thoroughly competent in
structors, and trusts teachers will be
punctual in attendance.
Teachers will please bring the copy
of Course Of Study for Common
Schools"
Due notice will be given of time and
place Of holding Of these institutes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-02
Rubber goods at j. Megaffin's.


You want good article of rubber
goods, boots and shoes, and Mr.. Leahy
has always had an honest reputation
for selling goods (best madel at prices
none would ever object to. His new
stock is far superior TO former pur-
chases, and anything in the boot and
shoe line, especially at this time, rub
Der goods are selling there very low.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-02
The First Instalment.

Yesterday was the first real show OF
fall weather. A drizzling rain all day,
a raw wind. rubber cOatS-merchants
re-arranging goods, and very little
trade; few people buying outside of
grocery stores. Those who were spend
ing their change, took advantage of
the street cars, and all the lines were
literally patrOnized, in many instances
the cars being crowded all day.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-02

Louie w. Hess shipped his inc team
of trotters, Ammonia (recOrd 2:37) and
Almoretta, full sister, both by Gil
max, to Chicago last evening. They
will be sold on Monday; and if they
bring less than 81, 900 they will be sold
for less than their yahle.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-02

A. c. Barnes auction sale of horses,
Jersey cattle and farm implements, is
adjourned on account Of rain to Fri
day, Nov. 8, at 2 pm, 3 miles n. E. Of
Dayton.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-02
Low Prices.

The low prices made by j. E. Scott
& Co. in their book and stationery de-
partment is drawing large trade.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-02
Il. T.. Scott & Co.

Are charging their notion depart
ment, and are adding great many
novelties.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-02
Towel Racks,

In oak and cherry, brass trimmed, arr
25c at j. Il. SCOTT Il 60.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-02

Rubber shoes for large and small at
j. Megaffin's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-11-02
II, v, WILSON'S.

Rubber over shoes at j. Megatiin's
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-06-20
GENERAL NEWS.
More News Of Interest Concerning the
Jamestown Flood.
The Work Becoming Smooth and
More Systematic.
A Sensational Incident of the Cronin
Grand Jury.
PrchibItOry Amendment = Others
Sparks From the Telegraph.

JoHNsTowN Penna June 1S.-Al-
ready this morning four bodies have
been blown up in the wreckage above
the railroad bridge. They are all horri-
bly, decomposed and cannOtIon account
of the offensive Odor be Unidentified.
The bIastingis still going and the work
seems to be SystematiZed.
The polls are opened in three wards
of Johnstown proper for the COT stitu-
tiOnal prOhibitOry amendment election.
TIE prohibitionistS are making spec
ial fight. but up to IL o'clock a light
vote had been polled,
At the Cambria Iron works two pre-
cints are being voted and the poll is
light. A majority of the votes are
against the amendment. Mrs. Easter
chief of the bureau of information of
the Woman's Relief Corps is here to-
day completing a list of the living and
lost for statistical purposes. She has
quite an army assisting her.
Fair weather and the increased army
of wOrkmen seem to unite to-day IN
clearing up the debris. Everybody is
busy. The work is becoming smooth
and more systematic, and an open out
break between the wOmen's society OF
Pennsylvania and the same society OF
| Western Pennsylvania resulted this
morning in a separation of the two
societies, and separate headquarters
have been established. The old fight
between these two caused the dlsrup
ton.
The guards at Camp Hastings neal
the Prospect Hill burial grounds report
| to-day that they are having great
trouble with dogs that are constantly
disinterring the dead inferred at that
burial place. Over one hundred dogs
were driven from the place last night
and several of them killed. The
hastily dug graves there are shallow
and the dogs have been uncovering anC
| devouriug the dead.
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Another Identified.

WINNIPEG, Mail, June lS.-The po-
lice authorities here believe that Mar
tin Burke, alias Delaney, who is under
arrest on suspicion of having been
implicated in the Cronin murder is the
man wanted by the police. Burke
came in on the Northern Pacific rail-
way Saturday afternoon, and pot up
at the Russell house. His actions at
the hotel excited a remark that he was
nervous and agitated. In the eve ming
at the Canadian Pacific station he
acted like hunted animal, lying down
behind the station until the cars we're
opened. and then at once rushing into
one of them and taking his seat in a
corner on the far side from the plat
form. His description tallieS even to
the freckleS on his face with that of
the man wanted, but the witnesses to
identify him will have to be brought
from Chicago. His ticket to Liver
pool was made out in the name of w.
j. Cooper. He had a valise contain
showing that he had evidently
packed it in hurry. The clothes gave
no clew TO his identity
felt hat was found. There had been
name on the rim, but it had been
very carefully blOtted out with indeli-
BILE ink. All the other clothing had
been similarly treated. His note book
had the fly leaf and all pages that
would give a clue torn out. He says
he is a day laborer of Chicago. who is
DESTROYS of going home to Ireland.
Burke is nervous and PAGES restlessly
up and down the room in which he is
confined. When Chief McRae went in
to get definite answer as to whether
or not he would waive eXtradition pro-
ceedings he covered his face with a
newspaper and answered in monOsyl-
tables. He, however, left no doubt in
the chiefs mind of his intention to fight
extradition.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-06-20
OLPE BUDGET.

OLPE, June 19.-Eagle creek has been
holding high revel during the last week
in her fullest, during the rainy season,
but she has done comparatively little
damage in her course; only an occas-
ional patch of corn was effected by the
high water. We are pleased to note
that the roads are il an excellent con-
dltion considering the extent of rain
fall.
The oat crop is fast ripening for the
sickle, and the harvest will soon COM
mence. The outlook for the cereal is
fine.
Mr.. w. 7. Starr and lady spent the
day here on Sunday, visiting their
many friends.
Judge Welty is the proudest man in
Centre, owing to his tiattering pros.
poets for the pOstOffice, and especially
because of the arrival of a handsome
young daughter on Wednesday last.
That court is more dignified than ever,
and treats all the friends to congTatu-
latIons and cigars.
Miss Nettie Bangs returned home
from visit to Emporia of several
days, on Thursday last.
Miss lea Bitter was spending a few
days with her sister Mrs. Leanard at
EmpOria.
Considerable complaint is being
made about the large number of rab-
| bits to be seen this year they are al
most plague.
The last few days heat is being felt
by the little fellows particularly those
| who are teething. ARTEMUs.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-06-20
ACEsARwlNG DISPLAY.

The Merchants Carnival last Night q
Great Success Elegant Costumes and
Pretty Women. Good Attendance
ana e nnPting Refreshments.
There was good attendance at the
rink Tuesday to witness the display
of the Merchants Carnival. The
crowd was entertained for an hour or
so with music by the Methodist orches-
ira. Shortly after nine o'clock Miss
Edith Hill who acted as master, or
mistress of ceremonies, came before
the curtain and explained the object of
the carnival in a very clever address.
She carried the banner of the w, C. II.
U. and as she announced the name of
each firm taking part, its young lady
representative came from behind the
curtain and took her place in either of
the two lines formed ON the rink floor.
When all had taken their
places, the grand march began
and lasted for about a half hour.
when the members broke ranks and
mingled with the spectators and their
friends.
The view presented during the march
was highly attractive. There were
about sixty young ladies all decked out
in the most bewildering variety and
beauty OF costume. One representing
q millinery store looked brilliant in
ostrich feathers and ribbons. Another
typifying dry goods, was gorgeous in
silk and Haunting brOcade. The milk
maid in tucked up gown, carrying heI
pail and milking stool, marched gaily
in the ranks. The hardware represen.
tatiye wearing panels of metallic
bangles and bristling with glitterine
steel implements fastened to her cos
tune in odd designs, personated the
genius of mechanism. And so it went
| through the whole round of industrial
and commercial avOcations. Each was
typifed in the most becoming and
attractive manner.
Herewith are given the names of thu
young ladies taking part, and the firm
each represented:
WOman's Christian Temperance I'm
ion. Edith Hin: Waite's green house
Miss Rose Higbee; Uncle Sam, Lucy
Hainer; Strauss & SchIesinger, dr.,
goods, Della Irwin; millinery, Lillil
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-06-20
Dfan { Look Ike . Poet.

About twenty five years agoI was in
Boston one day, in a book store-a
wretched day, rainy, sloppy and muddy
when saw the striking figure Of q
little man, wearing q slouched hat, his
pantaloons rolled up, dashing along the
street. He looked as little like poet as
a man could. turned to the bookseller
and asked him who that was. That Is
Oliver Wendell Holmes hesaid. We'll.
I want to know that man; and got to
know him, and we have been the best Of
friends ever eince. A more genial, gen.
uine, delightful man and finer CONVEX
sationalist never knew. 4 copy Of
The Autocrat Of the Breakfast Table,
which he sent me, contains an interesting
letter, giving me his reasons for begin
ing the papers In the Atlantic Monthly.
which magazine he says he named.
'As speak thousand faces pass
before me. None more gentle and kind
than that Of Emerson. He visited me,
with his daughter; tranquil. lcvable
man, and he wrote me letters. Il Is a
pity, by the way, that failed to pre-.
serve my correspondence; much Of It,
doubtless, would Be now Of considerable
interest. George ". Childs
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-06-20
The POETIC Bank Cashier.

It was in Indianapolis, or somewhere
around there. He was trusted clerk
in the bank, with all the usual Sunday
school connections and religious reputa-
ton. 1t was a big bank, where the direc-
tors took special note of character. The
cashier died and they gave him the va
cant post. He was a man of feeling and
had great deal of poetry and originality
besides. He was deeply touched by the
death of his friend, whose place he took.
So he took page of the cash book where
his friends accounts closed, ruled it
around in artistic style with broad bands
of black, and in the center he wrote a
beautiful, touching, poetic obituary,
which brought tears to the eyes of the
president and the board of directors.
They were deeply impressed. Later
there came little dispute between the
board and himself touching az extraor-
binary difference In the balance between
what they thought it ought to be and
what he found it was. He left, and they
turned back to read that beautiful obit-
uary again. Opposite that feeling tribute
they found on the first page Of his career
two mistakes" which were much against
the bank and to the cashiers advantage.
San Francisco Chronicle.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-06-20
$500 MON work.


YOUNGSTOWN, January ia largely
increased force of men were at work in
the ruins to-day, and new men are
coming in from every direction. Gen
eral Hastings says about $500 men are
now at work. Deafening blasts of
dynamite are heard at short intervals
and noticeable impression is being
made on the debris above the stone
bridge. The four Philadelphia en-
g1neS arrived here last night and to-
day are pumping out ponds and
foundations. The engines are
manned by strong force and
are doing much valuable work. a
number OF the newspaper correspon-
dents whe have gone on duty since
the disaster have been taken sick
and have been compelled to go home.
Harry 5. Brown of the Philadelphia
Press, is among those who have been
taken home. UD to noon two bodies
have been recovered. The remains
were burned without being identified.
The relief committee have decided to
erect one hundred portable houses
to shelter the survivors as
soon as the buildings can
be received from Chicago. The
houses will be twelve by
twenty-six feet and will be large
enough to accommodate six persons
each. Carpenters will be sent from
this city next Sunday to put the houses
together. Each house will be furn-
ished with a stove and utensils, six
chairs, two beds ana bed clothes, two
spring mattresses, one pair pillows,
two pairs of sheets for each bed, a
wooden blanket, bureau, table and la
bleware to Set it; in fact, a family will
be given everything necessary to go to
housekeeping and told to go ahead
| and paddle their own canoes. The
object is to start the town on toward q
rise from the ruins, but as the town is
yet in chaos it is impossible to make
permanent arrangements.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-06-20

Strout; j. n. SwartZ s. Co., Alma Mes
kimmons; Emporia Hardware Co.,
Onie Phelps; Ryder's drug store, Lille
Gowan; Evans & Thomas, lumber,
Miss Miller; Mrs. Wilson, hair-dresser,
Ella Lyons; E. F. Sprague, lumber,
Hattie Thomas; Zeilels. harness, Hat
tie Wagner; Pacific Express, Miss
Miscellaneous; Rowland. printing. Jen-
ME Wicks; Whitley hotel, Lydia Hicks;
Mrs. Flint, millinery, Jessie Conner;
Miss Rich, photography, Sallie Patter-
son, Beecher & Co., Annie Wilcox;
Peters Hardware company, Ola
COoney: r. J. Bootey, Lucia Taylor,
1. d. Fox & Co., Nellie Frost: Hall
Bros, music and pianos; Miss Collier;
Helt's bakery, Stella Huffman; Lewis
81 Edwards, clothing, Phila Phelps; n.
3. Ireland, grocer, Lille Webb; Mrs.
Hurst, millinery, Addie Ewing; Daily
NEWS, Belle Graham: Cook & Hop
kins, variety, Kate Freeman; Lewis &
McCandless, drugs, Zetta Hinshaw;
Brooks s. Lyons, grocers, Miss Elliott;
Griffith s. Ewing, hardware, Alice
Der, groceries, Miss Reiber; G.. w.
Newman s. Co.. Lou Nichols; Jones s.
Edwards, clothiers, Addie Thompson;
Keezel & Dimm, shoes, Maud Morris;
Hutchinson Ice, Ethel Roberts; Ellen
Plumb, Jennie Maxon; e. s. Erving,
painting, Mabel Clark; j. G. Hornbar-
ger, Grace Hoag; 1. D. Fox s. Co., Ma
bel Fox; Milliken, flowers, Fannie
Lane; Gilchrist Bros, Mamie Martin;
S. A. Brown, lumber, Rose Thomas;
Art Emporium, Kitty Edwards; To-
bie's pharmacy, Blanche EcCain;
| Wells, Fargo s. Co., Leonora Piper;
Jones Il Co., groceries, Flora Erving;
Daily Democrat, Carrie Thomas, Daily
Republican, Miss Clark; Martin s
Martin, Nettie Cheever; Whites
dairy, Annie Chamberlain; Filings
worth dairy, Ida Bell Cheever.
Nearly all carried banners some Of
them bearing the name of the firm rep
resented.
At the conclusion of the march
tables we've hastily placed on the f1Ool
and cake and ice cream were served
As tables enough were not provided
some were compelled to go away with
out refreshments. Tonight, how
evea, ample provisions will be made
for all, and the grand march will begiT
promptly at $50. Don't fail to attenC
if you would behold rare and charm
ing sight.