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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17
KNOCKED OFF THEIR PINS.

Hess VS.. the Watch Club---Prices on
Gold Watches on the Decline.
II ever there was Q time when watches
were cheapit is now. D. Hess, the leading
jeweler. west Of court house, is taking the
bull by the horns He says he don't pro-
pose and can't be " gored' by those watch
clubs and has commenced to make it inter.
esting. From now on he will sell watches
from So to IS cheaper than those clubs are
Offering. Mr.. Hess is man of his word
and we expect to see the boys forming in
line ut his place early this forenoon waiting
for their turn to get inland take advantage Of
the terrible cut in prices. Call and see the
new deal.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17
THE COUNTY is only five rods west OF
COURT HOUSE ! Bowman's gallery.

The notion that the Electric railway is
going to brighten horses is being rapidly ex-
ploded. In the three days they have been
running not a accident has been reported,
yet the cars have travelled side by side with
city horses and country horses at the Driv'
ing Park gates. In two weeks time al the
horses that ever come to Ottawa will pass by
them without paying them the slightest at.
tention
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

The little wheel at the race track beat the
gang out Of about two thousand dollars on
Wednesday, Thursday and yesterday. This
wheel is not wheel in the sense made pos
sible by the latitude of street parlance, but
it can make hill without taking q header,
every time
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

The completion of the Chestnut street
bridge has been promised by the contractors
by next week. Unless 1t is finished very
soon the city will lose one or two applica-
tons for license, a. the saloon business on
the south side Of the bridge is said to be un-
profitable. The removal Of the bridge has
placed . Chinese wall about Zulu.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

All Of the patrons Of the Illinois river
bridge may not be experts in plank laying;
but the majority Of them are of the opinion
that one of the worst jobs Of bridge flooring
in La Sale county can be seen on the Illinois
river bridge today. Some Of the work is
positively disgracefully slovenly.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

Prairie chicken shooting is again reported.
1t is presumed that if man must gamble he
can lose his money just as conveniently in
paying chicken shooting fnes as in any
other way
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

The Electric Street Railway will be finish
ed in two or three weeks. Men are now at
work pushing the completion Of the Main
street line. About six blocks Of track, Q
great PORTION of which has been excavaied,
is yet to be laid.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17
Fine kip boots at J. MEGAFFIN's.
BROMIDE
PORTRAITS {
Good
and
cheap

Work on the new Baptist church has been
commenced by Colwell Bros, the contractors.
The edifce is to be of stone, with the audi
ence room and Sunday school room on the
same floor, separated by sliding partitions.
In the event of . large congregation assem-
bling, the partition will be removed and the
entire floor thrown into one room, making a
seating space for about twelve hundred.
The modern style of architecture prevails
throughout the whole building, the doors
and windows all being large and square.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

No effort has as yet been made to place in
the tile to flush the west side ravine. II
still smells to heaven, and meanwhile the
city scavsnger's men have been using the
vacant prairie across from the old fair
grounds as a dumping ground, much to the
sanitary detriment Of that vicinity
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17
w. H. HULL & co.
Sewing Machines.

Don't be humbugged by travelling men on
sewing machines, but 60 to F. D. Sweetser
and get machine fully warranted five years
and save $40 to $l5 on the machine for cash
or lease. Call at sl6 La Sale street and see
for yourselves.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

The new harnesses on the horses at the
engine house give them sort Of distinguish
ed appearance. One of the horses refused
to lay down the first night or two. He, In
his horse sense, may have inferred that
such proceeding would soil the harness.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

Hobart MATES, the genial Ottawa boy,
who is coming to the front in Chicago, at
tended the races this week and will put in
two weeks of camping at Deer Park There
are there in the party photographer and
an artist accompanying Mr.. Mates, and
their annual camp is ever productive Of
pictures and good humor.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

Fall River sports ghost. The brute in
habits deserted barn and people passing at
night are startled by grosns and howls.
Perhaps it is Mr.. Nat,ingers willipus'walli-
pus. Mr.. Nattinger should replevin his
property.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

The Streator Light Guard Band was in
town on Thursday soliciting subscriptions
for the destitute miners Of thai strike bur-
dened city. Their selections were rendered
in very good style.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

The 10th Reg will celebrate its fourth
annual reunion with banquet at the Rink
on next Friday afternoon. 1t be informal
with vocal and instrumental music. 1t will
be the twenty-seventh anniversary OF the
regiments muster.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

The streets continue to be lighted by gas.
The city councilman were to have met on
Monday or Tuesday evening, but there was
no call issued.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17
Cheap sale Of shoes at J. MEGAFFIS's.

1t is runored that one of our local physi'
clans tried the new elixir Of life on q stray
horse last week, which having been rejuve.
mated, ran away and smashed hundred and
fifty dollar buggy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

EI'Rev. Shay and Fred Leroy, associate
editor Of the Strea.or 1T, engaged in an
old fashioned bout at fsticuffs at the 1T
Office on Wednesday morning. The Ex. Rev.
was bruised and beaten in shocking man.
ner, but he claimes that the elder Leroy
held his hands while Fred hammered him.
The fight grew out Of 9 dispute over bill
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

The Leland>Rosencrans building is now
nearly completed The large store to be
occupied by Kusel & Co. presents IN unique
appearance with its singular front. The
Owl Club will roost up stairs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17
1 Change of Programme.

Hereafter the drawings Of the first, sec
ond and third clubs of the Ottawa watch
Club at R. H. Trask's, will be held on Mon
day evening, and those Of the fourth and
fifth clubs on Tuesdey evening at o'clock
p. IN. Clubs are constantly forming.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

The success of the electric railway has
been assured, and Ottawais first in the state
Ask the conductor to let you of at the near
est corner to J. L. Scott & Co.'S They have
the largest dry goods and carpet store in the
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

The new carpet stock Of j. Z. Scott &
Co.'s exceeds any stock which they have
opened for the fall trade. Now is good
time to make selections for you will get the
cream Of the stock
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

The stock of Wm. Trabng is being sold
out at sssignee's sale, and the County Court
has ordered that when the furnishing goods
have been closed out, the piece goods shall
be sold in bulk to the highest bidder.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17
Will Herbster Dead.

Will Herbster died at the home of his pa
rents, on the south side, on Thursday even
ing, Of consumption, aged twenty three
years.
Will was born in this city in 1866 anu at
an early age spprenticed himself to the
printing trade at the Republican office. After
learning his trade he went to Chicago,
where he worked under instruction until
about two years ago, when he was attacked
with the malady which caused his death.
He was good printer for his age and an
upright. honorable young man. In the par
lance Of his trade his form has gone TO press
beneath the cylinder Of time, and with his
clean, bright proofs lying upon his galley
he has emptied his stick and gone home.
The funeral will take place from the fam
lily residence on Sunday afternoon.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

Editor Wickham, Of the Utica Gazette,
started daily issue on Monday. 1t ran
just TWO days and then died. Mr.. Wickhsm
held an agate funeral over the rmains which
in life he had dressed in small plea
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

Fannie Featherson, of La Sale, has fled
bill for divorce from her husband, William
Featherson, in the Circuit Court. They were
married in 1881 but he deserted her in
1886 and has not returned. Eva A. Gray
asks for divorce from her husband, VIM.
L. Gray, to whom she was married in April,
1886, but he deserted her in the following
September and she therefore sues on the
ground of desertion.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

Louie W. He's 10 disguested. He has
worn slouoh hat during the entire meeting
this year and has not once been called Col
onel or even mistaken for Kentuckian.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

A big piece Of domestic infelicity comes
from the south side of the river. 1t has
ended in q separation. The cause was too
much beer on the part Of the husband.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

Instead Of asking his girl to drive, the
gilded youth will now invite her to ride on
the new street cars. II will be new and
then the expense is somewhat less, you
know
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

Fine stock of loose diamonds at X. II
Trask's. Sold on the same terms as watches
in the Ottawa Watch Club.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

GENUINE hand,relled, free. hand sketched
pastel portraits at Bowman's
gallery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

Dan Dwyre,a north slider, fell off the
aqueduct. on Wednesday, breaking two ribs.
He was also severely scratched and bruised.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

Save money in purchasing watch by DIN
ing the Ottawa Watch Club at r. II. Trasks,
One dollar per week.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

The court house was deserted yesterday
afternoon, nearly all Of the clerks being a,
the race track
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

W is good time to have your photo
O graphs taken at Boman's gallery
I Don't delay.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

For Fanues three.spring wagon go to
GAY * Son.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

The best REMEMBER. ......s..........
is the Bowman's gallery for good
cheapest photographs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

MARSElLLES is only eight miles east 0
=--=- Bowmsn's gallery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

GRAND RIDGE is eight miles south Of Bow
.............' mans gallery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

II is poor economy to sacrifice --------
YOUR GOOD LOOKS
to save few shillings; hence patronize
Bowman's gallery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

UTICA is only nine miles west of Bowman e
.- Gallery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17
New Fall Satines.

New Fan SatlneS.
Today j. E. Scott & Co. open up large
assortment of new dark colors n the late
styles of satines.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

Benz. Huss is getting ready TO build q
81 500 house on his place near Lowell.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

DELAYS are dangerous; therefore get pho.
tographs at Bowman's gallery
now.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17
Cheap and fine

PHOTOGRAPH AND PORTRAIT
frames at Bowmsn's gallery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

FREE HAND pastel and crsvon portraits
====== at Bowman's gallery. See
them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

Get prices on buggies before buying at
GAY d Son.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

Examine our cheap counter shoes.
J. MEGAFFIN
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

They go, those cheap shoes at J. MEGAr-
TIN's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

.B" Donotw titheholiday gotoBow
man 'sandsecuresuperio rphotographsnow.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

II you want buggy, cart or spring wagon
call at GAY X Sons.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

Rev. Edgar Hill, Of the Reunion Presby-
terrain church, Chicago, will occupy the pull
pit Of the Presbyterian church in this city
Sunday morning and evening. Mr.. P.s
one Of the most eloquent Of the younger
divines of Chicago. The choir will reLder
some new and beautiful church music.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

Stereocopes, views
ALBUMS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-17

We will not be undersold. GAY & Son.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-08-31

political parties in the country cannot
emancipate him while he raises cotton and
buys bread and meat. The cotton raiser
is never his own master, from the time
he gets Fan advance from the mer-
chant with which to buy "bacon for his
hands, until he is advised to hurry his
cotton forward - because the merchant
needs the money TO meet the loans that
enable him to "carry the planter.
''Cotton is King, - and the most ex-
acting tryant that ever ruled a people.
Where a man can raise small grain,
meat, fruit, poultry, ETC., and find a
convenient market for it, he rivets the
letters of financial slavery about himself
when he puts his dependence on cotton.
In this grain growing country no more
cotton should be planted than will sup
ply work when there is 10 other farm
labor to be performed, and the man
who raises cotton in this way can afford
to sell his crop at his own sweet will, and
the arguments of those who may, or may
not, be writing in the interest of dis
tressed merchants can have no interest
for him
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-08-31
The Cotton Worms.
New Orleans Times-Democrat


It is big fight this year against the
worms. They came somewhat early and
have been multiplying since their arrival
with their usual rapiditY until in some
sections the farmers are alarmed and
afraid that the crop is going to be seri-
ously cut short. There is no reason why
this should be so. Past experience has
proved that the judicious and extensive
use of Paris green and similar pOisOns
will very soon get rid of the troublesome
cotton worm. The planters have begun
using it already and have quite reduced
the supply of the poison in the interior.
Past experience, while proving the
efficacy of this remedy, has also shown
the necessity of using it with great eau
ton. 1t is a dangerous arsenical prepar-
alton injurious to both man and beast,
and more than one serious accident mas
occurred from Its careless use. Moreover,
some care is required in applying it so as
to get the very best returns from it, and
not be wasteful or extravagant.
To secure its proper application, in
view of the fact that it has been used but
little of late years, Commissioner of
Agriculture Bird has issued the following
instructions to farmers, telling them how
W use IhO PO4cOh, dAA0 b14OSO AASh1 uSLAOISy
it is needless to say, are equally good for
the other Southern states as for Louisiana:
Paris green, London purple and white ar
senic, all compounds of arsenic, are used for
the destruction of this pest. Since all the above
are poisonous to man and beast, they must be
handled with great care and caution.
The almost unanimous opinion of farmers and
planters is that of the above Paris green is by
far the best poison. 1t is used in three ways:
First, in liquid suspension; mix one
pound of pulverized Paris green with forty
gallons of water, and put this on one acre by and
with large watering pot or from the barrels
placed IN wagon by use of spray pumps. In
either case the mixture must be kept well stirred
since Paris green is not soluble in water, but is
held mechanically suspended a little -four Just
soured in a bucket of water and then added 10
the mixture gives it greater adhesive power.
2. Dry, mixed with some deluent as cheap
-four, yellow ochre, fine clay, plaster or ashes.
adhesiveness. One pound of Paris green is
mixed with twenty-five pounds Of the deluent.
This mixture, used during shoWery weather,
is sifted over the plants by hand through coarse
sleeves.
3. The finely ground Paris green is busted from
an Oblong sack, made of coarse muslin, at
tached to the end OF long pole carried by
on horseback. In this way it is easily and
cheapIy distributed the only objection is that
ordinarily performed, more Paris green is
used than is necessary. Care should be taken to
keep man and beast on the side from which the
wind is blowing, so as to avoid inhalation of
arsenical dust.
If these rules are properly followed
there is nothing to fear from either the
worms or the poison.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-08-31
THE MEETING At 4 p NJ

The people of Fort Worth are called to
meet at p. m. to-day at the board of
trade rooms to decide question in which
they have no little interest. It is one
affecting their welfare, and they should
meet and decide it. If the people of the
city are willing to let the reunion fail and
to nave the invitation to the
veterans withdrawn, they will stay
away from the meeting this after
noon, and the confession will be made
that this city cannot have a reunion this
year as announced. If the people are
unwilling to confess this and to give up
the reunion, they win meet and provide
the money for making the reunion sue
cess.
At any rate, the meeting this afternoon
will decide the matter, as there
Is no time to lose. If the reunion is
given up the people should be notified
at once. Regardless of what people
think of reunions, this question must
be decided: Shall Fort Worth, after
inviting people to come here next month,
now tell them not to come?
1t is for Fort Worth to say.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-08-31

DRs. SAYREs and Hamilton of New
York have passed the lie and as DR.. Sayre
declines to take refuge behind his gray
hairs, there seems to be a possibility of
blood-letting. DR.. Sayre thinks the
elixir of life has turned DR.. Hammond IS
brain, but is willing to give him any sat-
isfaotion he desires. The weapons might
be lancets, hypodermic syringes or pills.
for, from the testimony of doctors them
selves, either may be life destroyer if
not an honor healer.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-08-31
How is 1t in Brown County.
Brentwood Appeal.

The crops in Brown county have all
come fully up to expectations generally.
The wheat crop is chiefly threshed and a
good part of it marketed. The ruling
price now is 20 cents per bushel, though
it has reached 70 cents. The average
yield over the county has been estimated
at from fifteen to twenty-five bushels,
many farmers have threshed out thirty
and few thirty-five bushels.
Oats have yielded abundantly this year,
but just here in this vicinity much of the
crop remained unstacked IN the field; and
the rains injured large portion of it .
The market price here is Is to % cents
per bushel, and is being briskly ex-
ported. Corn is hardening and will
yield an average of forty-five bushels
to the acre. The old corn of last
years crop is yet abundant
here, and retails at 20 cents per bushel.
1t is estimated that the abundance of
corn this year and the heavy pecan
mast next fall viii guarantee an extra
ordinary supply of home-raised pork for
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-08-31
The immigration Association.
Vernon Texan

The detail of plans of distribution is
left with the executive committee, which
will proceed with its work as soon as the
required number of counties shall unite.
The president of the association re-
commends that the counties organize
as soon as possible and forward the
names of the executive board so that
q meeting for organization and work
can be held. If Wnbarger county eX-
poets to receive her share of the immi-
grafton she must keep abreast with her
neighbcrs and unite in advertising the
Panhandle One of the best men in
Texas is at the head of the move, and
we honestly believe that some
thing will be done that will work
advantageousIy to the interests OF
North and West Texas in general and
WIlbarger county in particular. Let us
be up and doing and be the early bird.
There are lots of worms to catch, and
they are not caught without rustling.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-08-31
ABOUT MEN AND WoMEM.

Alice Liebmann, nine years old, has
achieved success as vi9llnist in Lon
don. ~
George Bancroft is one of tie few liv-
ing Americans who knew both Goethe
and Lord Byron.
James Berry, the English hangman,
wants to come to America to dispose of
all our convicted murderers at $250O a
head.
Jay Gould keeps a private detective
near him, and is rarely seen save in COM
pany with one or more members of his
family.
Mrs. Rose Terry Cooke is an almost
confirmed invalid. She is confined to her
home at Pittsfeld, Mass. and suffers
much with pain from rheumatic troubles.
An Eastern paper remarks that for the
luxury of playing Viola in "Twelfth
Night' next season Marie Wainwright
will probably drop nice little purse OF
pin money.
Congressman Randall is yet suffering
from his recent rheumatic attack, but is
steadily improving. He has not been
outside his house for ten days. His gen.
eral health continues better.
Judge David s. Terry was born on the
Red river, Todd county, Ky, only three
miles from the place where Jefferson
Davis first saw the light. In a space five
miles square were born Jefferson Davis,
Roger Q. Mills, James Pendleton, ia
nous leader OF the Baptist church; ex-
Governor Bradley of one of the terri
tories; Judge David S. Terry and Addi-
son Cammack, the great bear operator
of New York City.
E. W. Halford, private secretary of
President Harrison, is furious over the
use of his daughter picture by certain
cigarette manufacturers, and the
statement that he will sue the
manufacturers is believed. Miss Hal
ford's picture is one that naturally
would be desirable. She is an attractive
young lady, in the bud of womanhood,
having just reached her nineteenth year.
She has her fathers clearly defined fea-
lures, with an amiable and pleasing ex-
preston of face, and is something of
blonde, though not of pronounced type.
Her hair is of just the faintest fair shade,
and her eyes are blush gray. She is
bright and viyacious, and as the only
child has been the idolized pet of her
father