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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-04-13
There is nothing more unreliable than

There Is nothing more unreliable than
circumstantial evidence; and cases are con-
tinually coming TO light In which the
greatest injustice Is done to innocent per-
sons whose accusations or hints, are the re-
suits of too ready belief In the certainty
of circumstantial evidence. Believe moth.
Ing that you do not positively see, Isl good
rule; and II universally adopted would
save much humiliation, In being forced to
say IL was mistaken In thinking II pos.
sible." Reader take notice, do not con-
denim innocent persons Of writing for the
papers.
An occasional frog serenades the public
these warm nights.
A. Cram of Marseilles is working for
Edward Gull.
Henry r. Nagle was In Seneca one DAY
last week on business.
Parties desiring their colts broke we'll,
may call on our friend Wylie Rumor says
he Is an expert horse trainer.
Lacy Hibbs' home Is again afflicted
this time with measles.
Iwish to inform our readers that guess
| will discontinue my writing. l think
that the smart alec ought to undertake the
responsibility. The said smart alec was
known to say that did more harm to the
town than good" Now let this smart
alec" take my place; but l wish to say that
the gentleman can hardly get a hat big
enough for him to begin with.
V. H. Seely passed through our town
last Saturday buying horses.
Ike Degen purchased team Of our as
SCISSOR last week.
Ex-senator Thompson's jack rabbits
wintered well.
Mr.. Prichard, of South Ottawa, was in
our town this week looking at horses.
We are sorry to hear of the sickness OF
Edwin T. Reed. Mr.. Reed was attacked q
few days ago with lung complain. lie
is slowly improving.
VIM. Dickerman lost valuable mare
last week. GYPSY GIRL.
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Seneca Matters.

DR.. Bray, the veterinary surgeon from
Morris, was in Seneca Wednesday
Esq. Burwell is convalescing.
We are glad to welcome the new Rector
of the Catholic church, Rev. Father Null
grew, who has lately arrived In Seneca.
Alex. Vaughey and daughter Mary were
in Chicago the past week purchasing new
goods for his mammoth emporium.
James Kelly, late with James Burke, has
accepted position in Chicago.
After prolonged visit to Chicago Miss
Minnie McFarren has returned home.
B. Waterman returned home from VAL
paradise, Ind, where he has been attending
school.
p. G. Thomas will assess the villagers
again. p. G. is very popular In our town
NJ. O'Laughlin can represent our inter
ests at the county seat, having been elected
supervisor over Private Joe.
What's the matter with that one thousand
dollar appropriation 1t don't 60 down.
The first of the ten cent teas occurred al
Mrs. J. w. Ellis and was financial and
social success. The ladies and society de-
serve much praise for these pleasant enter
tainments.
Will the antisaloon ticket win?
Squire Burwell has handed in his resig-
nation as police magistrate. Owing to old
age and sickness the squire was compelled
to pursue this course.
d. l.. Carpenter and wife returned from
California Tuesday.
What is the matter with that large state
ly gentleman who Is interested in the
r. l. road, he hasn't been here for a long
time now. Carrie cum up We will
come again. RIP VANWINKLE.
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A Scrap of Paper Save. her Life.

1t was just an ordinary scrap of wrapping
paper, but it saved her life. She was in the
last stages of consumption. told by physi-
clans that she was incurable and could live
only short time: she weighed less than
seventy pounds. On piece Of wrapping
paper she read Of Dr. Kings New Discovery
and got a sample bottle; it helped her, she
bought large bottle, it helped her more
bought another and grew better fast, contin
ued its use and is now strong, healthy. rosy
plump, weighing 40 pounds. For fuller
particulars send stamp to ". H. Cole, drug
gist, Fort Smith. Trials bottles Of this wond
erfuI Discovery Free at D. LorriOux's, Drug
store,
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ArGal.
b. r. LINCOLN,
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4 NI AllL lE LII


NJ ASTEI'S SALE.-STA1E OF ILLINOIS Ia SALE
WI COuNTy-ss la Sale county CIRCUIT court.
In the matter OF Macmillan kneussl VS.. Edward
Wcidknech and Joseph Albrecht-OH biR u FOfecioSe
N0stgdge.
Public notice is hereby gwen, that in pursuance Of 2
dccrcta order entered In the above entitled cause in said
court on the fourteenth day of March, A. u. 1882 |,
ThOs. c. Fullerton, master IN Chancery of said court,
on Saturday the twentieth day OF April, u 1889, at
one o'clock In the afternoon Of said day, shall sell at
public auction 10 the highest ana best bidder for cash,
nj the south door of the County Court House In Ottawa
In said county the following described real estate SIT
uate in the county OF La Sale and State Of Illinois, to
wit: The west twenty and treotcnths t2l3) acres
ofhat part of the south quarter OF Section eighteen
US) I'm Township thirty three $3.50 north Range three
go east of the third T. NJ which lies south Of the li'
nOs and Michigan canal also piece of land contain.
ing and htythree hundrcdhs l53) acres described
IN follows: Commencing at the south east corner OF
the southwest quarter of said Section eighteen tS ana
running thence west one hundred and Rineiy-throe
99l links thence north twelve degrees west hye hun
drcd $500 links, thence north thirynlne t3gl degrees
east four hundred and fortythrcc CAS- links thence
east 10 the line running north and south through TIE
center of said Section eighteen Osl, thence south to
the place OF beginning together with Nil and singua.
the tenements and Entertainments hereunto belonging
THOS G.. FULLERTON,
March I'D. A. D. 1889, lw Master in Chancery.
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Blood VS.. Nerves,

Great mistakes have been made in the
world, by supposing many nervous troubles
fits, dizziness, sleeplessness, etc, are al
ways due to weakness or irritation of the
nerves of the brain; dyspepsia, pain, wind,
ETC., TO weakness of the nerves of the stom.
ach: weak lungs is caused by weakness of
the parts: billiousness, constipation, etc,
to weakness of the nerves of the liver or
bowels; pains, irregularity, sterility and de
rangement of the uterine nerves. For all
weakness, DR.. Miles great nerve and brain
food surpasses all other remedies. Trial
bottles free at Griggs' drug store.
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RICHOLSON " SEELEY.

NJ ASTE&'S SA LIE SThTEOF ILLINOIS
wi LASALLE CoUNTN.-ss La save t0btV tHchI
COiuL
In the matter of Charles Keep w. VIM. NJ Mnnson
Dora e. Munson, Samuel U. Larry Clifford NJ. An
thony'and william Il. Hapeman, and Samuel c. Wiley
composing the firm of Hapcmah Wiley, on BiH 4
FOf6ciOse NOrfGdgc
Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance Of
dacrcta order entered in the above entitled cause. II
said court the LIST day Of April. A. D. lss9, l. Ihos
c. Fullerton master In chanccry of said court on Mon
day the 18th day of April, A. u, 1889 ht one o'clock II
the afternoon OF said day shall sell nj public auction Il
the highest and best bidder for cash ~ the south doc
of the County Court house In Ottawa, IN sNld county
of LaSnlle and State Of Illinois, to.vt: The north hal
OF the northeast quarter, and the southeast quarter
the north east quarter and the north half of the north
east quarter Of the sOnth east quarter aud the nOh
west quarter Of the -Outh'eas quarter all In Sector
one q Township thiryhye 10 north Range three O.
east of the third T. W., containing one hundred an,
cghtytwO $500 more or less, together with al
and singular the tcncmcnt- and Entertainments there
INTO belonging THOS. c, FULLERTON,
April g. A. i 1852 (apr 8 3.wJ Master In Chancery.
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LONG LIFE.

There is nothing In the world more gener.
ally desired than long life, yet the majority Of
people put off caring for their health--not be-
cause they are really careless, but because we
live our lives at such pace we have not time
to give the subject sufficient thought until we
receive reminder in the shape of severe i'll.
ness.
Then. too, We are constantly bewildered by
the various schools Of medicine, and the ply.
sicians who represent them, and often blunder
in our choice Of doctors.
II people only knew that the very best
health.keeper, life-preserver, and disease-pre'
uenter that has yet been discovered, is sim
mered down into concentrated and very
palatable form In the shape Of New Style
Pleasant Taste Vinegar Bitters, they would
not hesitate moment to try II.
But they do not know. How can they
know, when so many not only worthless, but
positively injurious, drugs are constantly
flooding the market under various names and
guises, that the New Style Vinegar Btters is
as bad as any Of themg
They do not know, Of course, unless they
have the courage to try the New Style. 1t
Strengthens out the tangled.up system in a
very short while, and those who buy it once
buy it always.
Why don't you try it, readerg 1t is sent out
by responsible house, aud is exactly as rep
resented. 1t costs but q dollar for very
large bottle. Try 1t once and you will never
be so glad Of anything in your life. Your
druggist may not have it, but he will order 1t
for you. Be sure it says New Style and
Pleasant Taste on carton and bottle before
you take it. Try it, and you will feel happier
than If you found a gold mine, for 1t really is
mine-of health.
Free from alcohol and opium; composed of
expensive herbs and roots, with fine, deli
cate favoring.
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From Waitham.

WALTHAM, April 1.-THE roads are In
fine condition, and the young girls think II
a great shame that all our young men 60
sporting their fine horses and buggies In
the neigh boring towns on Sunday after.
moons and evenings. 1t Is really shame,
boys, as we have some as fine girls as can
be found in the State living in our town.
Charles Kinnegar, gave his first lessons
on the violin last Saturday evening at the
Waltham church. Charles has about elev-
en- scholars, and expects about nine moe
In the near future. Mr.. Kinnegar is first
class violinist, and any one wishing to
learn music should give him trial. He
requested your correspondent to state that
he would give the first two lessons free of
charge, to all new beginners and after the
first two, he intends charging 25c per les
son, and any young man wishing to lean
the violin should not miss this opportunity
We understand that James Hallett has
gone to Salt Lake, to join the Mormons
We wouldn't be much surprised to hear OF
few more of the Red Ribbon men going
pretty soon.
Mr.. Canard, of South Waltham, has pur
chased a fine yearling Clydesdale stallion
of Abner Strawn, Ottawa, ILL.,, for which
he paid the handsome price sos. This Is
grand colt, and we wish Mr.. Canard
much success.
Paul Hartman shot two of the largest
wild geese ever killed in this neighborhood
last Sunday. One of them weighed 2e
pounds, and the other 1864. That beats al
other champion marksmen, as there Is moi
one here that can even say truthfully
that they ever winged a goose, letting
alone killing one. Mr.. Hartman deserves
the championship in this town as 6
marksman now.
Mr.. Joseph Roth and wife were very
much surprised last Saturday at the arriv-
al of young relative whom they never
expected to see and are very much rejoiced
to find that he intends to pay them a long
visit.
Mrs. Gibson is very sick, and the doctor
thinks her recovery doubtful.
Mrs. John Aubry who has been very
sick for some months, went to Chicago
last Friday, and will be treated by the Sist
ers of Charity.
Jacob Billman has the best man in the
town of Waltham. He only pays him
$1S.75 per month, and then he goes north
every Saturday evening and stays until
Monday morning. Jake says he don't
mind his going away so mnch, as long as
III saves MIN Tour meals per week, Du|
VIM. Hunter thinks he shouldn't keep or
the same path all the time, as it makes
very bad blowing iwhen the ground is sc
much tramped.
Albert Ames sold two very handsome
steers to James Hagenbach last Tuesday
for which he received handsome price
Fred Gunderson is very near over the
humps. Fred says that If ever he gets
them again he will 60 to Streator, instead
of Ottawa, to be doctored.
Louie Roth started for Buffalo, N. Y.
last Friday, and there are several young
girls looking very sad since he left. New
er mind girls, there are just as good young
men in Waltham as eyer Buffalo produced
only the name is not so great. Never minC
Melia will see that he gets all the new.
around here, anyway. TINKER.
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BREWER & STRAWN.

l,TATE or ILLINOIS, LA SALE CoUSTy.-ss. Pro
- bate court u said county % The dprit Is,a 4. n
1889
In the matter OF the Estate OF samuel T. StsOn. de
ceased Sarah |. StilsOn, eXcCutriN.
To Ortcncla A. Mckinney. Samuel K. Stlls0n, Tai
bert u. Stllson. Ella Mcdonald and Mary Belle H0ss
and 10 each OF you:
Take notice that the undersigned has this day filed
inc for an order of said cour authorizing and directing
her "a execurx of said estate TO pay of and dscharg,
the egacies made by the said Samuel l. Stison Ia hl'
last viii and Testament 10 the said Ortenca A. McKn.
new Tahert o. StilsOn and Ella (StilHUnj Mcdonald.
Said petition will be taken up, heard and disposed o
By said court on the first day Of the Apr term thereof
that s to- say on Monday the fifteenth day Of April,
u. 1889 At which time and place you and each OF yol
may he present and be heard IN reference 10 the mate
you ~ 80 to do -
Dated Ottawa, Illinois, March 18th. A., D. 1883.
SARAH +. SrIlSON,
Executrix OF the last will and testament Of salnue
r Gtilsnn deceased mCh'D2.W
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Eupepsy.

THIS is what you ought to have, IN fact,
you must have Il, to fully enjoy life. Thous-
ands are searching for it daily, and mourning
because they find It not. Thousands upon
thousands Of dollars are spent annually by
our people in the hope that they may attain
this boon. And yet 1t may be had by all.
We guarantee that Electric Bitters, If used
according to directions and the use persisted
in will bring you good digestion and GUST
the demon dyspepsia and install instead
eupepsy. We recommend Electric Bitters
for dyspepsia and all diseases of Liver,
Stomach and Kidneys. Sold at SOC, and 81
per bottle by d. Lorrioux druggist.
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Trusts.

Trusts.
Yes, sir, we've glorious country,
A stretching from sea to sea,
A land TO be proud Of and fond OF:
The land Of the brave and the free.
A land that 10 teeming with plenty
OF the best that can grow from the sod,
Or live on the land or In water,
And fair as the Garden Of God.
A land that has been prayed for and fought
BY them whose bodiesl are dust for,
Who carried inscribed on their banner
This watchword, In God is our trust"
Since then we've been nightly prospered,
The God of our trust proved host;
The swords have been beaten to plowshares,
And honor and wealth are our boast,
And honor and wealth are all right, sir;
When man rightly owns them, Its just;
But there's them that have for their maxim
A different sort Of trust.
There's rich men combining together,
To grind down the poor in the dust,
And to take from US our hard earnings
And this 10 what they call trust.
Now what is it that they trust in?
"Do right is not in their creed
"Trust in God" they never would think Of,
SO they trust in the mammon Of greed.
There's trust 90 controlling the cotton;
Another to handle the WOOL
So what we must pay for our garments
Will help fill their vile Golfers full
There's trust controlling the sugar,
And most things beside in that line:
There's the coal trust, and salt trust, and
Gas trust, and the trust on all binder twine
And its mighty hard to support them all,
However toll and save;
And think if there's trust on collins,
They'll worry me still in my grave.
And always from morning till evening
There's nothing but trust and trust,
Till tremble, sir, for my country,
In remembering that God is just.
GOSHEN.
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$500 or u Cure.

For many years the manufacturers of Dr.
Sage's catarrh remedy, who are thorouhly
responsible financially, as any one can cas-
lily ascertain by inquiry, have offered,
through nearly every newspaper In the
land, standing reward of $500 for case
of chronic nasal catarrh, no matter how
bad, or of how long standing, which they
cannot cure. The remedy is mild, soothing,
cleansing, antiseptic, and healing. Sold by
all druggists, at so cents.
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Grand Rapids Notes.

GRAND RAPIDS, April 3.-Farmers are
mostly done sowing oats
We had fine rain the first of the week
which did much good.
Doc. Bute's portly form can be seen rid
ing around in road cart those days.
Mr.. Wiley is breaking colt for George
Wagle. The colt appeared unmansgeable
to George.
John Brsmoler possesses new Buds
road cart.
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DR.. Williams, of Geneva, who was ar
rested and tried for insanity at the instiga.
tion of Hiram McChesney, of that city
which made charges which tended to Inn
plicate the doctor In the numerous cases OF
incendiarism which prevailed at the
county seat some time ago, will bring suit
at the April term against McChesney, f.
Fl. BIackman and A. p. West for ten thou
sand dollars damages, each.
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ONE of the best sights upon which
human eyes can rest is an old man full To
the brim of sweetness and hope--a regu-
lar optimist in every thing that concerns
grace and glory. -Michigon Christian Ad-
vocate.
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Cathartic Pills are Whjps

to the liver and bowls, but give no strength
The more you take the more you need
Miles pills on, P) positively strengthen
The longer taken the less required. Sam
pies free at E. Y. Griggs' drug store.
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a Ouaint and Pretty Table.

Among pretty odd pieces of furniture
manufactured nowadays, none show more
originality of design than fancy tables.
MANY of these are constructed with a view to
some especial purpose-as, for instance, the
billetdoux table shown in the cut, which, in
fact, serves two equally useful ends. When
closed, as here represented, it fits into and
gracefully furnishes the corner of room
also taking up but little space. When the
folded flaps are opened out, an oblong top il
formed, and in the lower box Ike portion
paper, envelopes, pens and everything needed
in writing may be kept, so that it makes
very convenient writing table. Under tbs
folding top a dainty blotter is artfully con
cealed.
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SrN may open bright as the morning, but
it will end dark as night. De Witt Tai
mage.
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This clever little table was designed for the
wornan's section of the Glasgow exhibition,
where it was greatly admired. The original
table is said TO have been purchased by the
Princess OF Wales, which, Of course, gave the
design added favor. 1t is made in all kinds
of wood and looks very well with enameled
finish, 10 white OF. color.
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LEARN 10 come to Christ with every kind
of trouble. Him that cometh shall not be
cast out
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No Trace Left.

The wife o. one of my customers was
terribly afflicted with loathsome skin
disease, that covered her whole body. She
was confined to her bed for several years
by this alliction, and could not help her.
self at all. She could not sleep for VIC
lent itching and singing of the skin The
disease bafiied the skill of the physicians
who treated it. Her husband began final
ly giving his wife Swifts Specific, and
she began to improve almost Immediately
and in few weeks she was apparently
we'll. She is now hearty, tine'looking
lady, with no trace of the afiliction left
Yours truly, } f. SEARS.
Wholesale Druggist, Austin Avenue
Waco, Tex.
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THE foundation Of all happiness, temporal
and spiritual, IS faith in the goodness, the
righteousness and the love OF God.
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SwIFTs SPECIFIC is entirely vegetable
remedy, and is the only medicine which
perm anently cures scrofuls, blood humors,
cancer, and contagious blood poison. Send
for books on Blood and Skin Diseases,
mailed free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
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NOTICE

T. hereby given that the annual meeting OF the STOCK
holders OF thc ottawa OswegO Fox River valley III
Co viii be held At tie Office Of the Company in Chi.
Cago in on Wednesday, April 18th. next, a. eleven
O'clock NJ for the purpose Of the election Of Direct
ors Tor the ensuing year and the transaction Of any
l. o. GODDARD, secretary.
Chicago, March 9, lss9 mch - ="
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| OltEN 70 LILA ND, Attorney and Coun
Illinois ,nSrssJ
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DUNCAN NC DoUGALL g. r. CHAPMAN
MoDOUGALL * CHAPNIAN Attor.
iI neys at Law, Gedney's Block, Ottawa, H.. APPS
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INHOS. g. FULLERTON, Attorney at
west Of Court House. iani-S
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q. nh1us: =. q. ALLEN.
GRIdGS * ALLEN, Attorneys and Coun.
~ seiois OF Law. Office over First National Bank
'''A"h'Al APRIL
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Send for a beautiful book free.
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professional GarDa.

SAMUEL RiCHoLsoN W l. sruYrx
~ ICffOISON &c SEEIEY. Attornevs
~ and Counsclors at Law, Ottawa, III, Office over
Hapeman Grahams book store l,l2ss
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~ 9. SWIFT, Attorney AZ Law Arrnory Block
IL. Special attention given 10 probate matters
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nR. w. r. wEt!SEi. successor 20 Or. VIM.
~ Sheppard Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist, AS
sstan State Veterinarian graduate Ontario Veterinary
College Canada Dental under Sayre and Drake
Chicago Office and lnnrmary lafayette ST., Ottawa,
IN fehS-iyr.