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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-14

Rose insists that he pays more taxes
on his printing office than any pub
Usher in the city. OF course, he lies
as usual The matter is not of the
slightest Importance, but to show that
| he lies as usual - the following
figures of the assessments Of three
printing offices are quoted from the
tax book of 1889: On "bOilers and
engines" and ''tOols," as equalized by
county and state boards, VIM. Osman
& Sons, the FREE TRADER, S,2l5:
Rose, 81, 175; f. NJ. Sapp, 81, l65. These
figures include Roses and Sapp's
''household furniture" but none for
the FREE TRADER. If any man can
figure from this how Roses printing
office pays more taxes than the FREE
TRADER he will be able to prove Rose
is not liar. Rose will pay taxes this
year of $9l.75; +. NJ. Sapp, $500; VIM:
Osman & Sons, Sl0l.63, counting all
personal property and not real estate.
Rose is fighting alleged tax dodgers:
the men he is fighting, owning real
estate and capital stock, have nothing
to say as to how they shall be assessed.
He has, for his ~ property is all per-
sonal property. According to his own
statement, his property is assessed at
about one-twelfth its value; real estate
and capital stock is generally assessed
at about one-fourth. Who Is the
dodger?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-14

The Grand Ridge incorporation cast
is to be appealed to the Appellate
Court. On Nov. % the petition to in
corporate was granted by Judge Sny'
der and an election was ordered to bt
held Dec. %. Messrs. Nicholson 4
Seely will petition the Appellate Cont
this week for writ of ceti0rdri. II
the petition is granted the election
will not take place but instead there
will be big fight in the courts. A
number Of prominent citizens OF
Grand Ridge do notowant the village
incorporated and have employed the
above firm to look after their interests.
There is every indication of coming
hostilitieS in our southern suburb.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-14

A suit was begun in the Circuit
Court Saturday afternoon, in which a
wealthy and influential citizen at
Worthwhile is the complainant and a
constable at Sheridan and Mission
Justice of the Peace are the defend
ants. The facts as learned in the
case show that fraud has been at
tempted by some one to the injury of
the plaintiff in the case.
John r. Keenan, lives in Worthwhile,
and has resided there for over forty
six years. He owns a farm of nearly
400 acres, and is quite prominent
man in that part of the county. In
1886 Arnold Slambush, farmer liv-
ing near by, was given a Judgment
against Keenan, for $36 by Squire
William II. Hibbon, of Mission town
ship. An execution was then issued
in favor of Slambush and placed in
the hands of August Schaffer, con-
stable at Sheridan.
One day while Keenan, was absent
from home, it is alleged that Schatfer
went to his house to serve the writ Of
execution, and not finding his man
there, went back to town and got sew
eral wagons and teams. He returned to
the Keenan, farm and loaded 1913 BUSH
els of oats into the wagons and hauled
them to Sheridan, and, it is claimed,
disposed of them at the grain elevator
there. The plaintiff claims that this
was no public sale, and no notice
posted to the effect that there would
be a sale. Keenan, learned of Schaf-
fer's act on his return, and, believing
the Judgment had been satisfied,
thought no more of the matter. "A
few days afterward Schatfer met
Keenan, and told him that there was
81 left after the Judgment had been
paid, and he tSchaifer) did not have
the money at the time, but would pay
it in week.
In October Of this year Benjamin
n. Williams, Sheridan constable,
came to Keenan, with writ of execu-
tion issued by Squire Hibbon i'm favor
of Slambush. He told Williams the
Judgment had been satisfied, and he
did not intend TO pay the same bill
again. 1t is said Williams replied,
IL have heard the execution had been
paid, and as l have no Identifying
bond do not propose to serve this
execution" Last Tuesday, December
3, Williams levied on 80 bushels of
corn on Keenan's farm To satisfy
Judgment for $3.50, on an execution
issued by Squire Hibbon. He saw
that this was an execution on the
same judgment he had already paid,
and so told Williams. The latter said
he would have TO serve the writ, and
Keenan,, seeing that something
would have to be done, came to
Ottawa at once and consulted his at
torneys, Messrs. Maloney & Stead.
The declaration, as stated, was filed
in the clerks Office at noon Saturday,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-14
The NeWcOmb Case.

The Payne-Newcomb case was again
brought before the MaSter-in-Chancery
Saturday. In 1880 NewcOmb held d
mortgage on "A farm of 375 acres in
Dwight, Livingston county, which
belonged to Payne, who had given the
mortgage in order to raise some funds.
Shortly afterward Paine's home in
Pontiac was destroyed by fire and all
his papers were burned. Newcomb
took advantage of Payne and fore
closed the mortgage, at which time
Payne brought suit. The matter has
been in litigation for nine years.
Payne recently recovered his farm and
the rent of the same for the years from
lSSl-S9, the year 1888 excepted.
Through some oversight the rent for
the year 1888 was not figured, and At
torney Patton began proceedings to
recover the rent of the farm for the
year named The proofs were intro
duced and at least dozen witnesses
were examined.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-14

Nathaniel Rankin, colored boy, IL
years old, last Sunday found dyna-
mite cartridge about two inches in
length near the new electric light
plant, and feeling DESTROYS to investi-
gate the Joker" and see If it would
explode and make noise, he placed it
on a stone and dumped upon it," and
this not satisfying his curiosity, he
applied lighted match and-he heard
a noise, and at the same time had
his right hand badly tOrn-So much SO
that DR.. Weiss had to amputate the
second finger between the first and
second joints. The doctor asked him
what he meant by shooting the thing
Off" "Ize jest made up my mind, "
said Nathaniel, ''to set fire to that
thing and run like blazes before | got
hit: but | think | must have fooled
round dere too long"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-14
Obituary,

Michael Dougherty died Saturda.
morning at $3.50 o'clock at his late res
idence, corner Jackson and Mulberry
streets. He had for the past twenty
five wears been a constant sufferer %
the fatal disease asthma, which de
velOped into a more serious nature I'M
til Saturday morning, when he sud
deuly expired.
Mr.. Dougherty was born in Ireland
in 1894, and came to this country some
thirty-hve years ago, and has been q
resident of Ottawa for the past thirty
wears. He was beloved and admired
by all who knew him, being a kind
and devoted husband and father, an
industrious man and a good citizen
A wife and three children survive
him, Mary, Patrick D., who has foI
wears past been connected with the
FREE TRADER job department, and
Michael.
Up to within a few hours Of his
death Mr.. DOugherty had been feel
ing much better, and the family felt
no alarm, but he was suddenly at
tackled with hemorage, and died, Us
above stated, at $3.50 o'clock. The
entire family nave the deep sympathy
of their many friends in their sad and
irreparable atilctiOn. The funeral
took place from st. COLUMBIA church
Monday morning at o'clock. Dean
Heating conducted the services at the
church. A large line of carriages fol-
lowed the remains to their last resting
place in the Catholic cemetery.
The floral offerings were very beauti-
full. Sanders Bros, the firm for
whom Mr. Dougherty had worked,
presented a spade made Of beautiful
flowers. The Father Matthew So
ciety gave cross made entirely OF
white flowers, and a basket of cut
flowers was given by Mr.. j. w. Degen
The family and relatives desire tc
thank the friends who assisted during
the late illness of deceased.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-14
Glass Items.

James Lynch and Jas. McKenncy
who formerly worked in the flint
works in this city, but who have been
for some time in Marion, Ind, have
returned to their old places here.
Thos. Nevins, who has been super.
intendent of the flint house in this
city has accepted a situation in simil
ar employment at Alton, Ill.
Mr.. Engomar, formerly superintend-
ent in the flint works in this city, and
for the last two years in the east, has
returned to his old position. He has
greatly improved the working ability
of the house, and is making the pro-
prietors and workmen happy.
Mr.. Penfold and Mr.. Barry Murphy,
who have lately worked in the flint
works in this city, have concluded to
change their base to Peru, Ind, and
Joe Hill and Larry Kehoe left last
Saturday for the same place.
The flint works here never turned
out better ware nor been more pros
porous than at present. 1t is bee
hive Of industry.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-14

Frank Quincy, of Harding, filed a
suit in the Circuit Clerks Office Sat
urday against II. Watson Bachelor.
to recover damages for $1,000 on a
charge of alleged fraud. The suit is
brought for action on the case. Batch
ellor is justice Of the peace at Harding
and is quite an influential citizen.
Quincy recently obtained judgment
against f.. G. Davis, in Bachelors
court, for $50 and costs. Shortly after
this proceeding, Bachelor persuaded
Quincy to give Davis receipt in full,
releasing the judgment and agreeing
to pay the costs of the suit. 1T is al
legged by Quincy that the defendant
made false representations and by
this means obtained the receipt. But
tiers and Dyer are the attorneys for
complainant. Journey has another
suit on tO-days call in the Circuit
Court, against Il. G. Davis. Davis re-
fused TO pay the judgment of $50 rem
dered against him by Squire Batchel-
lor and appealed 1t is probable how.
ever the case will not be tried until
the January term Of court.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-14

Miss Hattie Irene Clark, daughter
of the late Sheriff Thomas Clark, and
Mr.. Val Olmstead, proprietor of the
Candy Kitchen, were married at the
Congregational parsonage at O'Clock
on Monday morning, Rev. w. +. Day
officiating. The marriage was a very
quiet affair, only the near relatives of
the bride being present. After the
ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Olmstead de-
parted upon short bridal tour via
Rock Island route.
The bride is an estimable young
lady and has large circle OF friends.
Mr.. Omstead is young man Of first
class business ability-indeed, he came
to Ottawa less than year ago TO work
In the fine candy store of which he is
now the proprietor, and not only has
a valuable business here, but also runs
branch stores in La Sale and Mar
settles.
They have many friends and adj
mirers who wish them much joy
through life.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-14
ONE HAS TO MARRY.
A Pleasing Entertainment at Turn Han
sunday Night.


The entertainment at Turn Hall
Sunday evening, given uhdcr III.
auspices of the Dramatic Section Oh
the Turn Verein of this city, was
quite largely attended. III is csti'
mated there were 500 people present.
ali belonging to the German popula'
ton of the city.
The first number on the program
was a selection by the orchestra, con,
sisting OF Messrs. Gregg, Stokes and
Heinrich. They received IA hearty ap'
nlause. and responded to an encore.
Miss Emma kerste gave "A piano
solo, entitled "Silver Waves" in quite
a pleasing manner. She shows con
siderable skill on the piano, and gives
promise Of future greatness.
A quartet composed OF Messrs. Chas'
Heinrich, Gus Alderman, Will Gregg
and Ball, each playing IA brass inStru
ment, rendered several very Inc So
lectiOns. The first was devotion in
the Forest" by Alt, and another was
entitled "The Solitary Rose" 10y
Schubert.
ZONE HAS TO MARRY"
This was the title OF a two-act larce
comedy, which pleased the audience
very much. Those in the cast did eX-
ceptionally fine work and deserve
credit. Following is the
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
I ErOest Professors. C. Gov W. Ravens Ravens
Aunt Gertrude. =. Mrs. j. Pattenburg
Louise, her neice. -. Mrs. John Carlin
After the entertainment the floor
was cleared and the party danced until
midnight.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-14
As to Back Taxes,

Judge Blanchard came up from
Princeton Saturday morning and CAV,
his ruling In the case OF The People
V. The Ottawa Gas Light and COX,
Company, "A suit brought to recover
damages for back taxes due the county
of La Sale by the company. County
Attorney Mooney filed the declara
ton in the Circuit Court during tn,
month of September.
Brewer 4 Strawn, the attorneys fOl
defendant, came into court NOvem
Der = and made "A motion to dismiss
the suit. They argued that no one
but the attorney general of the state
or perhaps, the states attorney, had
the right to bring suit for back
taxes. The money collected from the
tax assessment went into the state
treasury and a suit brought by the
county attorney was not valid, because
he is "A county and not Il state attorney
or officer.
Judge Blanchard had been studying
the case since and yesterday, as stated,
presented a very elaborate decision.
Attorneys on both sides and "a number
Of the legal fraternity We're present
when the opinion was read.
The court quoted "A section OF the
statute which specifies that the county
board has right to bring Il suit OF
this kind in case Of necessity, and Mr..
MOlOney was acting merely as an agent
of the county board.
Was it case OF necessity? This
question the court held should be
answered by the county board. The
court also inferred that the states
attorney was proper person to bring
such suits, but in this case there was
no reason why Mr.. Moloney could not
prosecute.
The attorneys for the defendants
excepted the opinion, and 40 days
were granted to file a bill Of exceptions.
Order that defendant plead by Thurs
day morning next.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-14

A report has reached Ottawa that
the United States Supreme Court has
decided the case of Heaman b. Chap
man v. the American Express Com
pany for false imprisonment in favor
of Chapman. If this be authentic,
Chapman stands a fair chance of win
ming his suit for $4,000 damages,
brought against the express company
for malicious imprisonment.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-14

The members of Al, |. O. O. f., of
this city, Saturday evening in mass, OF
nearly so, quietly walked into the resi-
dence of II. j. Logan, on the south
bluff, carrying with them the contents
Of Hess, Roberts and Lindiman's
bakeries. In short, it was surprise
party, and while they enjoyed grand
supper, they had the pleasure of pay
ing heartfelt respect to a man for
whom Ottawa has sincere regard for
his usefulness as a citizen.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-14

Ottawa again has 'MOot Court, y
understandable to the general public
as a mock court. where law students
practice in oratory and examination of
witnesses. It's members are: Arthur
Evans, Henry Kelly, ii. G. Wiley, II.
5. Crane, Thomas j. Thompson, Kent
Green, "Ott" Wheeler, Thomas But
ters and others. Mr.. Kelly is presi-
dent, Mr.. Wiley vice-president, and
MIR. Green secretary.
The first session was held in the
Probate Court room yesterday after
noon, with Arthur Evans on the
bench. Arthur wore his hat and held
the bench down with great dignity
and the pressure of his pedal cover
ings. Thomas j. Thompson was ON
trial for insanity.
1t was proven that he had drank
lemonade at circus, eaten picnic ice
cream, and bought popcorn on the
Fourth of July, but the jury returned
a verdict of mot guilty on general
principles-too many like him"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-14

James Dutlield died at the county
house Saturday night at II o'clock.
He was So years old, and death was
caused by paralysis of the heart, with
which he had suffered for many years.
Duffield had been in the asylum since
June 1, and formerly resided a few
miles south Of this city. A daughter
survives his death, and she is the wife
Of prosperous farmer living near
Essex, this state. Deceased was taken
in as IA pauper.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-14

and temporary writ Of injunction
was issued by the Circuit Judge, u
prevent Williams from taking the
corn and prevent the constable and
Justice Of the peace from collecting
the judgment. The injunction was
placed in the hands of the sheriff last
Saturday evening.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-14

The bail in the case of the People V.
John FULLY, charged with burglary
and larceny, was reduced Saturday
from $1,000 to $500. Tully was in
dicted by the last grand jury on a
charge of stealing shirt and pair
of suspenders from Mike Baily, at the
Fox River house, several months ago,
but his trial did not come Off at the
last call of the criminal calendar.
James McQuade and Pat Looney were
his bOndsmen but they were released
a few weeks ago and John has been in
the county Jail since. His mother
wants to mortgage their little home
on Superior street, in order to get IA
bond for her hayward sons release.
John Gilgun, the prize-iighter, who
has been boarding with Sheriff Morris
sey for several days past, was set at
liberty Saturday. James HOban was
released from his bond last Tuetday,
and Gilgun had been in the county
Jail since then. ID. II. Heenan, Of
Streator, went security for him yes
terday, and the "Angel" was let go by
order Of the court.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-14

"Let me give you a pointer" said a
travelling man to the "Man." "Never
buy a shave, cigar, IA drink or any
thing else within sight of railway
station when you are travelling"
why"
because in most towns they have
a system Of signals, and every stranger
gets roasted for two prices. You can
make money by buying in more Sc
cluded spot than in the vicinity Of Il
railway station"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-14

George Davis, a son-ln-law of Mr.
James Connors, who has been engaged
as railroad engineer on a road in
Kansas, Is in Ottawa on q short visit
He has accepted position as engineer
on a Toad in this State. and will re.
move his family TO Chillicothe.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-14

The Chicago papers note the filing
of IA bill for separate maintenance by
Mrs. Eb. Barber against Mr.. Eb
Barber, now postmaster of Marseilles
They were married in 1885, and she
claims in her bill that IA short time
thereafter, after having treated heI
with great cruelty, he left her. Mr..
BARRIERS friends, on the other hand,
maintain that the desertion was by
her. and not by him; that she left him
on short notice, going to New Eng.
lnnd, where he had to send mes.
senger in order to regain possession OF
the child she had taken with her.
Mrs. Barber is sister of Hon. T.. S.
Brown, of Mendoza, and is lady of
whom we know but little. Mr.. Barber
certainly is one Of the most popular
men in his own home, as well as in
every placeowhere he is known.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-14

John O'Leary, the young man who
was adjudged insane in the County
Court Saturday, was taken TO Kanka-
kee on Monday morning by Major Glib
son
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-14
The IieIntE Case.

The Heintz case has been dismissed
by the complainant. The taking OF
testimony was concluded at a late
hour Friday evening, as announced In
Saturdays FREE TRADER, daily issue,
and it was proposed TO begin the argu-
ments in the case Saturday morning
at 9 o'clock. When court had con
vened at that hour, however, Mr.. NJ.
". MOloncy, attorney for HcintZ, arose
and asked the court TO dismiss the
suit, saying, by way of explanation,
that il had been brought against the
wrong parties. or course, the com
plainant, Heintz will have to stand
the cost of the proceeding, which will
amount to considerable. The defend
ants and their attorney, Walter
Reeves, were much surprised at the
action of plaintiffs, but no doubt
breathed "A sigh Of relief at the turn
affairs had taken, in their favor. The
Jury was then discharged until Mon
day.
What effect this action will have
on the case now pending in the United
States District Court, in which the
IIeintz Tank Manufacturing company
is plaintiff and the Streator Bottle
and Glass company, defendant, is not
known definitely, and many OF the
legal lights are Keeping their eyes
open for any proceeding that may
transDire
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-14

Dennis O'Connell, the horse thief,
who was found to be insane at the
time of the trial, but not insane when
he stole horse from G. j. Curyca, at
Wedron, by jury in the Circuit Court
recently, was ordered sent to the asy-
lum at Kankakec by Judge Blanch-
ard Saturday. When he has recovered
his reason, he will be brought back
and tried for the same crime. 1t is
said he is also wanted in several other
counties. Before giving his opinion
the Judge remarked to defendants at
torney, Mr.. Moloney, IL am at sea in
this matter. 1t is "a very peculiar case. "
O'Connell will be taken to the asylum
as soon as possible.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-14

I OR ENZO LELAND Attorney and Coun
illinois, mar5'87
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TF1OS. Q. FULLERTON, Attorney AZ
west Of Court House, janl-4
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DUNCAN DOU6ALL O. b. CHAPMAN
McDOUGAILI6 c Oh APM A NJ Attor.
NA neys at Law. Gedney's Block, Ottawa, H.. APPS
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n Q. TRENARY, Attorney at Law. ONCE
with L. W; Brewer. Rooms 8, b 10, Opera louse
Block, Ottawa, III. ,unS
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M N; ARMSTRONG, Attornt y and Coun.
In Gedney's Block. Ottawa junb,8O
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II @. SWIFT, Attorney al Law, Armory Block
~. Special attention given to probate matters
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SAMUEL NICHOLSON. W L. sERLRY
II 1CFIOLSON & SEELEY, ATTORNEYS
~ and Counselors at Law, Ottawa, III, Office over
Hapeman Graham's book store. l.l2.S9
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-14

u II. LINCOLN, Attorney at Law. once
u. over No. 10 La Sale street, west side Of the
Co lrt House. Ottawa, III. julyS7b
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-14

J. ". DUNCAN. A.y. ooNoR. HIT. aILBxRr
DUNCAN, O'CONOR & GILBERT.
~ Attorneys 81 Law. Office In Futterer Metzger'e
block, east Of curt house. Ottawa. Illinois; and La
Sale, Ill, july20'82
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n MoDOUGALII,A Attorney at Law, Ottav Q
-. I'll. Office In 9edney's Block. dec276
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L. W. BREWER. LRsTxR H. srrAwv
RREWER & STRAWN, Ate, neys and
~ Counseors at Law. Once over City Drug Store
corner La Sale and Madison streets Ottawa m isnS1
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n r. BURKE. Attorney and Counselor At
l-12-S9
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(NEOR(4E 8. ELDREDGE, Attorney
" Law Office In Postoffce Block Ottawa. Ill april
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professional GarDa.

RUGER & RUGER, Attorneys and Conn.
BLOCK. north Of postOfice. febi@
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q Wv. BLAKE, Attorney and Counselor
~. AZ Law. Office In Court House. Ottawa m
All legal business promptly attended to. jansi
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PHYSICIANS,

&c. Titzell, NJ. D.. in office mornings. H. N. Bas.
com, NJ D.. office afternoons till p. NJ. and even.
ings till 5 o'clock. aug3l.6mos