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Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-05-23

The elephant is sharing the late
of tie buffalo. 1t is predicted that
twenty years hence not single
wild elephant will be found on the
globe.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-05-23

Accidents are liable TO happen at
ANY time, and it is we'll to be pre-
pared for them. Every family
should keep n bottle of Dutardis
SPECIFIC in the house at all times. Ii
Is worth its weight in gold for burns,
Scalds, bruises, old sores and skin
diseases. sold by ID. w. Mathews
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-05-23

The annual waste by fire in the
United States is somewhat over 800
coo, coo, and it is computed that fully
81 per cent OF it is due to causes that
are easily avoidable.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-05-23

We are acquainted with quite a
number of persons who "get more
papers now than | can read and do
not want II local paper"--as long as
they can borrow il from neighbor.
These fellows always take n "mmily
journal published in New York or
solnewher containing thrilling
and blood curdling romance such as
make the young dispise home aud
yearn for the day when they
can break away nom home pstn,int
and 10 out In the far west and
become "had men" aud die with
their boots ON, -EN.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-05-23

American pearls have often u
neutrality-suspicious., Pink pearls
generally come nom North Ameri-
"a aud the West India islands.
BLACK and lead-eoloed pearls are
highly esteemed, some persons pre-
ierrlng the plumbago tint aud Others
the shining gryenish blark
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-05-23

Under the terms at a will lefl by
an Iowa man, the same gold watch
Was lei' To thirteen diiienut persons,
lie Mas not friendly with any OF
them, aud he pnabsroIy did Il hoping
they would hght each other, which
they are doing In = lively manner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

The annual statement Of receipts and ex.
penses of st. COLUMBIA Church from May,
1888 to May last, has been submitted to the
congregation by Dean Heating. The total
receipts for the year, from all sources,
amounted to SS,8l2 10, and the total Of ex-
penses was 81, 1856 leaving balance of
S665.67, which will be applied on the new
church account The church has never been
in so prosperous a condition as last year, the
attendance, number Of communicates, and
number of combinations being exceedingly
satisfactory.
This church, now owning and controlling
over one hundred thousand dollars worth
of splendid property, has made marvellous
growth within short space Of time. Scarce
decade ago, although strong in numbers, it
may be said to have stood third or fourth in
enterprise, bat within the past few years it
has passed rapidly to the fore, and when its
new parsonage, new in contemplation, is
built, it will be first among the provincial
churches Of Illinois.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20
Johnstown Relief Fund.

The money collected here by the citizens
amounting to l,lS5 so has been forwarded
to John Hockhart, clerk Of the Flood Relief
Commissioner at Harrisburg, by + c. Allen,
ST., and an acknowledgment has been re-
oeived therefor. This action was taken in
obedience to a resolution recently adopted
by the committees in charge, as the necessity
for immediate relief was msnifestly appa-
rent. 0fthis money, $500 ~as collected
from merchants, S2S700 from professional
men, $534.25 from manufacturers, $l69.5
was the proceeds Of the musical concert,
So, 90 Of the base ball clerk, and the bal.
snoe was made up by individual contribu-
tions, Andrew Lynch giving $500, j. E.
Porter, $1,000. Baldwin Il Priceler $500,
and F and s. Rhoads Of Dayton $1,000, &c.
The gentlemen Of the committees and en-
terprise, Messrs. Catlin, De Ia Chapelle,
Mayo, Trimble, Riale, McKinlay. Hodkin'
son, Sapp, Simon, Taylor and others are
deserving Of great credit for raising this do
nation, which compares very favorably with
those Of surrounding towns.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20
New so {" Cars,

Travellers Chicago wards and return are
particularly delighted with the handsome
new coaches now running or the Fox River
line of the C. B. & Q. They are just out of
the Aurora shops and are equipped with the
Scarrett patent reversible half-reciining
seats, which are models Of comfort Each
seat is separated from the other, and the
foot, arm and head rests are 80 arranged as
to make them as restful and comfortable as
the full reclining chair for day riding. An
other Improvement is the parcel racks, which
are almost continuous on both sides Of the
coach. They are shells, rather than racks,
and will accommodate packages Of almost
any size and even the cumbrous silk hat.
The cars are finished in handsome light
woods each contains separate closets for
lsdies.and gentlemen, lavatory for passengers,
linen closet, an apartment for the Baker
heater, and seats 90 people. They will
run regularly on the Fox River division, on
the morning and evening trains, both ways,
Compared with the stiff, low-backed, ILL
smelling cars with which travellers are famil-
lar on % through" or even " local " trains,
these coaches are palatial. At any rate,
there are no cars running through Ottawa to
which Ottawa people, in their travelling to
or from Chicago are admitted, without extra
charge, that can compare with them. With
excellent time the Q. makes, its spleddd
road bed, and these new cars, the'Fox River
trains now have no difficulty in maintaining
their popularity.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20
Probate Court.

The hearing of the application for con-
servator over Mrs. Snyder, Of Mendoza, is
in progress in this court and will be finished
to- day. A daughter claims that she is inca
pable of transacting ordinary business, while
a son claims that she is mentally sound.
Final .Settiements.-In the estates of John
Re1houser, jeremiah Murphy, Robt. Schar-
fenberg, Patrick Dooley, and Catherine
Fishburn.
Adustmant Of C2aims-Eststes Of McCabe,
Graetf, Saunder, Lambert, Fitzgerald, Light
hall, Armour, O'Donnell, Hsrth, Pope,
Hoare and Ellen Carey.
Probate of W,Hs-Ths wills Of Jane B.
Moore, Christian Booker and jeremiah
Wood were admitted to probate. John Wood
was appointed executor of the Wood will,
in bond Of $4,000, the personal estate
alone being appraised at $4,000.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20
w. H. HULL & co.

There was an impromptu riot 1t Streator
on Tuesday evening. The Illinois Valley,
some thirty days ago, rented the C. j. & s.
shaft and began operations with about ninety
men at eighty cents per ton until the settles
ment of the strike. Monday was pay day
but the pay failed to naterialize, the com
paDy promising to pay on Tuesday. On
Tuesday Mr.. Mpprsnt, president of the
company, arrived and paid about $500, about
one fourth the amount due the men. They
became suspicious, and although he said
that the paymsster would be down in the
evening, watched him and upon his going to
the Alton depot mobbed him aud drove him
into an outbuilding, where they surrounded
him. lie managed TO escape while they
we're yelling and making speeches, and took
refuge in the city calaboose. He straight
ened the matter out on Wednesday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20
Personal,

MILEs.-Tom Miles will drive Ottawa
Maid at Aurora next week.
PIERCE.-Geo. H. Pierce, of Cressline, O.,
was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Rowe, this
week.
KILBY.-H. NJ. Kilby is at Yankton, Oak o.,
spending week with his wife and children,
who are spending the summer there.
BARNARD.-Charles Barnard has accepted
G position in the Canal Commissioners Office
at Lockport. Thus the Owl Club is depict
ed Five have departed within few
months
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20
That Sale,


The summer closing sale at II. j. Gi!len's,
begun on Saturday has quite :" taken the
town" The stock Is so immense, the varie'
ty SO great, the reductions so marked, that
no other result could have been expected or
obtained.
1t Is unquestionably the greatest bargai n
offering that has been made this year-ou
line of general merchandise, in which an
entire new stock is being sold at closing out
figures.
In sessonable goods in all lines, it will be
a difficult matter for buyers to find greater
inducements than are now offered there;
and all are invited land may be urged to
make the best of this opportunity, which in
the nature of things can be at best Of but a
comparatively short duration from this on,
as the stock will certainly be sold at the re-
ductions offered.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

Entries for the trotting and pacing races
at the Driving Park meeting arc coming in
very fast, and the outlook now Is that the
field OF horses will be larger than ever be-
fore. The sale of privileges, at the grounds
will net the association about $25OO.O0,
Jas. McCaffery having captured the beer
privilege at good share Of this sum. Myr-
tie Peak, the champion long distance rider Of
the world, will be here with splendid string
of horses, and will exhibit during the week.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

There is every assurance that the Norris
street and cemetery line of the electric street
railway will be in operation by the first Of
August. Four of the motor cars, splendidly
constructed by the Pullman Palace Car Co.,
have arrived, the g,rder rail curves are here
and the remainder Of the rails are expected
at almost any hour. The cross wires have
been strung on this line and the electric
power conducting wire is being rapidly
placed in position. Work was begun on
the curve at Main street yesterday and from
now until the completion of oil but the east
side line, the work will be pushed with great
vigor.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

When the Pentacost band shook the alleged
Goddess dust Of this city from their dollar
store shoes, and went away In righteous
indignation, it was thought probable that
they would be able to keep out Of jail, but
not so. From this city they journeyed to
Tuscols, where four sisters, Minnie and Ber-
tina Baldwin; Fannie Birdsall and Nettie
Davis, were arrested, on Wednesday, for
holding boisterious and disorderly street
meetings, presumably Of the character held
here. They refused to pay their fines, and
now languish In the Tuscola jail.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20
THE COURTS.
Circuit Court.

New Cases.-Talbot, Wiemarth & Co., of
Boston, have entered suit against John West,
of Mendoza, for $l,648.1l, the amount of
balance due on promissory note and mer.
chandise ccaount.
Jacob Cohn, of Steator, takes an appeal
from Justice Bullock's court, where judy
ment was entered up against him for $l35,
in favor Of Francis Zimmerman.
John Stuart sues Patrick F. O'Connor, of
New Pittsburgh, Kan, for debt Of
Sl,600l4.
John G. Folders, of La Sale, has filed a
bill in chancery against Lawrence Norris
sey.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

A union picnic of the Sunday schools in
tho township will be held in Allen Park on
Tuesday, Aug. 9th. Committees on invita-
tons, finance, and music have been appoint
cd, and general invitation will be issued
to all the Sunday schools in the county. Ex-
cursion rates will be asked for on the rail
roads, and Ottaws's electric road will fur
nish city transportation at the low rates.
The Belle of Ottawa has been engaged for the
day.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20
County Court.

Pratt vs.. Harth, judg. for plf., S3S5,95.
The Walsh Assignment case has been final.
iy settled, the preferred judgments only
being paid
The Court has ordered final settlement
in the Howard assignment matter. The
Howards, dealers in lumber at Marseilles,
assigned on Feb. Is, 1889, with liabilities
amounting to S4,400 and assets Of about
$1,000. Expenses of litigation had eaten up
part of the assets, but the settlement was
made at about ifty-fve cents on the dollar
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

Business men in the towns along this
branch Of the c. B. & Q. are stirring up the
question of petitioning the rood to run the
Sterling passenger, which runs on the main
line, through to Streator. The train would
pass this station at eight in the morning,
going south, and six in the evening, going
north and would be an immense sccomoda-
ton to the people in the north end Of the
county. The matter should be pushed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

Capt. A. Goszczynski Of Peru, who shot
his wife and then turned his gun upon him
self, has died from his wounds, but his wife
will recover. Scarce had the clods fallen
upon the suicides coffin, when his stock Of
groceries was sold upon an execution, and
thus between ten days the man and his bus
mess have been wiped out as though they
had never existed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

If the hay editor Of the Republican will
adjust his specs he will notice that the
sporting editor Of the F. T. remarked that
"few horses could have made Lumsden's
three mile record in the bicycle race. He
did not bar blooded stock and outside track
horses. Not one horse in thousand can
20 three miles in even ten minutes. Mr..
Hayden, you are somewhat previous, so to
speak. Adjust your specs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

Axtell, the phenomenal Iowa three year
old, which broke the three year old record
by making mile in 2:l5i, is entered by his
owner, Mr.. Williams, in the three and four
year old colt races, at the meeting Of the
Driving Park in August.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

Fidley Fallon was arrested the other day
for beating his step'mother. attempting, il
is said, to make horrible example of her
as warning to all step.mothers. When the
case was called the woman failed to appear,
and the complaint was dismissed. The
States attorney is becoming weary Of this
sort Of thing and will cite reluctant com.
plainants into court hereafter.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

Fred Somethingski attempted to gain
domestic happiness by puncturing his moth
er-in.law's cutic!e with a fork, at Peru on
Thursday last. His effort was not q succ ess
IN any great degree, for instead of quietly
submitting to butchery, the old lady called
the police and now Fred adorns sell in the
Hotel de Morrissey
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

1t is understood that the objection Of the
canal commissioners to allowing the city to
obstruct the canal in order to build the pier
for the Chestnut street bridge, was simply
that the boats were hurrying Chicsgoward
to be on hand when the Oat crop arrives.
As work has now been commenced 1t is pre-
sumed that the boats have passed
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

Joe Zimmerly, stranger in town, was
overcome by the neat while walking along
the bank of the Hydraulic Basin, on Thurs
day noon, and fell into the water. lie was
taken out in a half drowned condition by one
of the police officers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

At the Congregational church, on next
Sunday morning, Rev. Warren F. Day, pas
tor, will discuss the proposition; Right Liv
ing Essential to Right Thinking. In the
evening his subject will be: Sin, Selfbetray-
ing. Teachers meeting at the Parsonage
on Saturday evening
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

George BONNER is erecting a splendid
new pressed brick front saloon building in
the alley between Main and Madison SITS.
1t will be two stories in height and the
floor plan is 20x50. He has let the contract
to Geo. Hensler, for 81, l75.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

William Buzum and Ben Timmons were
arrested this week for using abusive Ian
guage. Timmons was let of easy, while
Buzum paid his fine. Fidley Fallen was
again arrested on Thursday night, this time
for vagrancy and will, so says Marshal
Brennan, be given six months in the county
all His pal, John Tulley is wanted by the
police for the same oifense.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20
Please Notice.

Parties wishing or willing to take teachers
to board during term of Institute, commend.
ing July Goth, will please leave word with
Prof. Thorpe, Co. Clerks office, Co. Treasur.
er's Office, or at Room Is, Court house, Sat-
urday, 9th inst. Information may be left
at this Office, or at High School, Monday
Goth, or with janitor of High School build
inD
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

The late improvements about tOwn-the
Hess building, the Capt, Reed building the
Rossncrans and Leland block, LEXIS Hotel,
Kapeskis Hotel, William McMulien's new
house, fine brick mansion on Jefferson
street west of the Nine Cent Store and the
Giojs bulding-are either nearly completed
or well under way They will make de-
cided impression on the building Impetus.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20
Obituary.

Miss Edna c. Lewis died at Wiesbaden'
Germany, on Tuesday last. Of enlargement
of the heart, aged about twenty four years.
After taking extensive instruction from
local musical teachers, Miss Lewis went to
Boston from this city, about six years ago,
and took five years course in the Conserv-
atory Of Music. graduating with high honors.
She then went to Germany to perfect her
musical education, but last spring began
failing in health and did not again recover
her strength.
She was the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
E. N. Lewis, now Of Chicago, who resided
in this city for many years and was great
favorite in social and musical circles. She
was musician Of fine talent, and had she
lived might have found high place in her
art, with which she Was completely en-.
crossed.
Her remains will probably be taken to
Chicago for burial.
PATRICK MEAGHER.
Patrick Meagher died at his home, in
Ottawa Center, on Sunday afternoon, Of
throat troubles, aged forty seven years, leav.
ing surviving wife and ten children. He
was born in this city in 1912 but during the
greater part Of his life pursued the calling
Of farmer at Crown Point, Indiana, where
he smassed comfortable competence. b.
coming weary at length with the steady fall
Of prices of farm products he decided, about
seven years ago, to retire from the farm and
take up city life. He thereupon returned
to the city and purchased the livery business
Of Matt White.
He was q member of the A. o. U. W.,
under whose auspices his remains wore in
tered from 81. COLUMBIA church at ten
o'clock on Tuesday morning.
ROBBIE BENNETT.
Robbie, infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
W. Bennett, died at their home on the welt
side on Tuesday afternoon Of brain fevef.
The funeral took place on Friday afternoon
at two o'clock, DR.. Frederick officiating.
MRS. NEDlLL.
Mrs. Mary Medill, who died at Galesburg,
was brought to this city for burial on Tues
day. Services were held at the Congrega-
:ional church and she was inferred in Otta-
wa Avenue Cemetery. She waa the mother
Of Geo. Medill, the well known boot and
shoe salesman.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

A west side Swede, in the employ Of Weis
l. Wolf took arsenic on Tuesday night. He
was troubled with toothache, and arose
about midnight to take some medicine but
got hold Of the wrong package. He quickly
discovered his mistake, went for doctor
and soon the poison was expelled from his
stomach.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

DR.. F. Dracsss will stay another week at
the Windsor hotel, Ottawa, treating all dis
cases Of the eye, ear, nose and throat. Glass
es fitted by Lenses brought from Paris.
Special course for children's cross eyes and
Door sight,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

The prairie chicken will soon begin to
the law is out is the fellow who will get the
chicken. The ether fellows, who wait until
September 18th, WILL stand a very mesgre
chance to bag the birds, if the year does not
prove a gigantic exception TO the general
run Of years
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

Although the fires are out at the glass
factories the repair gangs make the walls
ring with the sound OF the hammer and the
the trOwel. The annual repairs amount
TO several thousand dollars
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

The new Congregational church at Dan
way will be ready for occupancy in August,
when it will be dedicated Congregational
pas tors from all over the comfy will be
present.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

The dog poisoner is abroad again and has
poisoned valuable dogs owned by Henry
White, DR. Hathaway and others. All OF
the dogs thus killed wore the proper tags,
and should the prisoners identity be discOv
cred he will be arrested.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20
RS. MEDlLL
Great Sale Of OuiltS,

j. E. Scott & Co., commence today big
sale of white and colored cotton fringed
quilts. These are the balance Of manufso-
turer's stock and are worth 81 90 and 81 %.
Choice of these for
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

Mrs Egbert, living near Streator, was
struck by lightning during the thunderstorm
of Friday last, while putting down windows
in the upper story of her house and instant
ly killed
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

II is rumored that west side woman
swallowed a dose Of hair oil on Sunday
night. installing it for castor oil She was
sick for several days.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

On our fifth page today will be found 0
striking and instructive illustration Of the
comparative worth Of the various kinds Of
baking powders now in the market.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

Next week Wednesday, J. L. Scott & Co.
will commence their great July sale of table
linens, towels and crashes. You can't
afford to mise this sale.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

LosT-Between this city and Albert
Duffeld's farm, pocket book belonging to
Ella Springer, containing A. cents and a
check for SO on Streator Bank.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

Yesterday J. E. Scott & Co. placed on
their counters over 1000 ladies' and gents
handkerchiefs in three lots.
Lot at s cents,
Lot 2 at 10 cents,
Lot 3 at 25 cents.
Over 1000 was sold the fret day. The
balance of this stock will be closed out today
and Monday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

The Turner's give picnic at Egan's
grove, west Of town, tomorrow, for The benz
eft Of the Spring Valley miners.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

Work is plenty in town and vicinity, and
laboring men are now receiving dollar and
half per day in all employments.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

A gaudy Gypsy wagon passed through
town yesterday afternoon, presumably bound
for the usual camping ground On the south
side
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

A negro, named Sam Mcdonald, WAS fined
one dollar and costs on Saturday for verb.
ally abusing Mollie Stiff, servant at the
Fox River House.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

Robbie, infant son Of Mr.. ana Mrs. Gee
W. Bennett, died at their home on the we1i
side on Tuesday afternoon Of brain fevef.
The funeral took place on Friday afternoon
at two o'clock, DR.. Frederick officiating.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-20

poor sight