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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-12-19
TIE POPULAR BIRD or FREEDOM
Lewiston journal, I

ewistOn journal.
Sir Edwin Arnold has written poem
glorifyng the American eagle. Prominent
Englishmeu show great fonduess for the
American eagle--on a gold background ;
and the eagle fies to them in biz hock-,
when they come over here to lecture.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-12-19
Sayings Of Our NeighbOrs.
wnY <or?


Bldieford Journal
Sugar. We produce but little Of, and yet
have high tariff thereon. why not say
to the people Of the South American repuh-
llcs We will admit their sugar free II some
product of ours i IN turn admitted by
them: What would be the loss u this
country: 1t would be moaey in our pock
cts And the same course might be pur-
,uei touching other products with maui
fest benefit 10 all concerned
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-12-19

The 'sdeadly parallel Was probably so
called by some school-boy after his Efforts
to spell the word.-Puck.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-12-19

After a man has finished putting up
his stove pipe the family parrot has to be
kept out of the room when the minister
calls.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-12-19
RIGHTLY NAMED.

Rockland Courier Gazette.
The Australian system of voting Is no
longer an experiment. II bounded into
popular favor in recent elections. Oppo-
nents had called it the kangaroo" sys-
tenn. Rightly! 1t leaped over every OBJ
lection. and succeeded.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-12-19

TAXING 1T LT1ERAILY.-Johnny crush
ing into the house)-"Oh, ma, just saw
woman arrested for wearing mems
clothes. so you had better look out"
The Minister (who is calling on the fam
ily)-"Why had your mother better look
out, my little felloXsn
Johnny Cause. she wears mems
clothes. heard her tell pa she wore the
breeehes in this establishment. ."-Ldnrence
american,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-12-19

1t has been said that the chief charac-
terlstic of the epitaph is its lack of verac-
ity, but it is perhaps better that it should
err on tue side of kindliness rather than
wound the living by brutal truthfulness,
as in the case of an inscription writ
ten for the tombstone of lazy nan by one
who knew him well "Asleep (as usual). !"
H1yDer's M1gdzine.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-12-19
The INvINCIBLE MAINE coAsTK


And now it is one of the Manhattan line
of steamers that got in the way of little
Bath coaster She sank iD fifteen minutes.
If Bath ship-builders construct their wood
en- vessels SO solidly, what may Uncle sam
expect from steel cruiser put up at our
wards? Clear the track!
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-12-19
Tie Dect mber St. Nicholas 1889.

The FoEIM rIBII>HING CoMrANA.
255 tif,h Ave. New \ lorh
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-12-19

j. c. Chilcott. Editor.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-12-19
GEO. W. DAVIS,

an. z. Davis carriage factory
Franklin st, Ellsworth.
tfSl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21

AS you have published my name
several times in your paper in relation
to fruit raising in Texas, | wish to
make this explanation in regard to it,
and what the matter is with Texas
and its fruit growing. The railroads
and express companies are keeping
back the fruit industry. Out of tif-
teen carloads sent from Smith county
only one paid the raiser living profit,
and that was sold by man sent with
it, not by a commission house. The
carload of melons that / went to
Chicago with in June and got there
July Sd, is about fair average Of the
balances: and | give you the price they
sold for and where the money went:
One hundred and eighty-one dollars
and seventy-tlve cents, amount of sale;
freight, one hundred and fourteen
dollars and fifteen cents: carriage, ten
dollars and seventeen cents: commits
sion eighteen dollars and seventeen
cents, and commission to shipper,
seven dollars, leaving thirty-two dol
lars and a few odd cents to the grower.
Now the freight is out of all proper
ton to all the other charges, or to the
amount of the sale. They were sold
at a time of glut on the market, but
not below paying price, if the freight
had been reasonable one. But for
strawberries and peaches sent by eX-
press on passenger time the price is
much higher than by carload to
Kansas City-One dollar and seventy
five cents per hundred-nearly four
hundred dollars per car. Now from
the present outlook not carload, and
very little will be sent the coming
season by express, except to near home
markets. The rate to Chicago by eX-
press is three dollars per hundred and
that without ice, and every shipment
| made to my home in Ottawa nearly
all spoiled.
Now / wish to ask this question:
Why this northern country, which is
rich in every production but fruit,
should not have it in abundance and
cheap, when peaches can be raised at
a profit of fifty cents per bushel and
of the best, California not excepted,
and within distance reached by rail
in fOrty-one and one-half hours, as is
proven by the time of my trip up?
Ottawa, Ill. G.. III. RUGG.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21
SAMPLE Comics.

A limited number of sample copies
of this issue of the WEEKLY FREE
TRADER are sent to persons not now
subscribers. Those who receive copies
are requested to examine it; compare
it with any other county paper fol-
quality and quantity of netrs; and If ii
suits the fancy, all are asked to sub
scribe at $3.50 from date until Janu-
airy /, 1891. The subscriber will in adj
dition be given as premium a FREE
COPY FOR ONE YEAR of the splendid
farm paper, The Farm, Stock and Home,
one Of the very best farm papers pub
lished. Subscriptions taken from
FREE TTADER subscribers only for
any paper published in America at re-
duced rates in connection with the
WEEKLY FREE TRADER.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21
A NEW ENTERPRISE.
One which the Farmers Will Apprecis

one w Mon tuc r"rmcTs VIII APPreS'"se'
Canvass the farmers of La Sale
county and you cannot find one of any
standing but knows and has transact
ed business with Jos. +. Porter; and
further, not one but will be glad TO
know that he has enlarged his already
well-earned business. For many years
he occupied the Cheeyer block in the
sale of agricultural implements, and
there was not a week-hardly a
day-passed but demand was made
on him for hardware, as well as farm
implements. Mr.. Porter found his
place of business too small to branch
out" and being DESTROYS to accomo-
date his constantly increasing trade,
built a fine three story brick, fronting
on Mill street, and connecting with a
store fronting on Main street, few
doors east of A. Lynch's store. This
gives him an immense amount or
room. and he, together with his corps
of clerks, are unloading and arranging
the finest stock of new hardware yet
seen in Ottawa. Take this in cOnnec-
ton with his well-knOwn capability
for handling the finest agricultural
implements in the world, and Porter
to-day stands without peer in this
county. His stock of hardware will
be complete; his agricultural stock has
olcoys been complete. He will also
handle the finest carriages, phaetons
and carts now on the market. and
whether hardware or agricultural
implements Mr.. Porter never was,
neither will he be, undersold on the
same grade of goods. An institution
of this kind is what has long been
needed in this town. Success to him.
He deserves it. See his new add in
this issue.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21
THE LATEST
Oak Hall Comes In Ahead and Takes the
Prize.

A. Flank yesterday received an in
voice Ofmerchandise in gents furnish
ing goods that will eclipse anything
ever offered In Ottawa for quality and
price! The finest display in white
satin mufflers ever shown west of Chi
cago-b0ught in a job lot-cheaper
than you ever saw them.
Inneck wear, the stock at A. Franks
has no equal, in style quality, or price
all purchased at reduced rates with
in the last three days for Christmas.
Ask Frank TO show you some of
those oyercOats he just purchased.
They are ahead of anything in Ottawa
for money, style or quality.
He has just received a limited num-
Der of full suits for boys-bought eX-
pressly for Christmas sales-cheaper
than you ever saw them, considering
that the goods are first quality.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21

Col. Hit, Thursday, told a lot of
men at the court house that f. Y.
Griggs had perpetrated a fraud upon
him. He says he went in there and
asked for three of Griggs' almanacs for
1890; he said he thought he might "as
well have enough to last the year out"
When he got home he sat down and
read one of them for an hour, and
claims that in one of the almanacS the
statement appears that George Wash
ington was married when he was only
eighteen years old. Hit says this
Statements slur upon the father OF
these United States, and he is going
to make Griggs correct the statement
or take the almanacs back!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21
,IeWelrY.

Brooches, lace pins, rings, bracelets,
ear rings. watch chains, hair Orna-
ments, sleeve buttons, scarf pins, bead
necks, gold spectacles, eye glasses, etc,
etc. This is few of the articles of
jewelry sold at r. ii. Trask's. The
stock is complete. Ifyou are DESTROYS
of making purchases come early and
avoid the great rush. First come
first served"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21
CHRISTMAS
The Coming Holiday sale at H.J Gillen's'


H. Gillen extends to yourself and
family, a cordial invitation to visit his
Christmas opening that you may view
his entirely novel and magnificent DIS
play of fancy and useful Christmas
presents.
They will please your eye,, gratity
your taste and while the exhibition Is
free to you, your purchase may be
within your purse bounds.
No seasonable departments is left
unrepresented and should you feel an
impulse to remember the loved ones
and select something suitable for them,
we will do our part by making prices
to suit you.
We extend the compliments of the
season, and invite you to come even
though you have never called.
The latch string hangs outside.
Come and allow us the pleasure OF
your acquaintance.
Grand opening Saturday, Monday
and Tuesday, Dec. q, % and 18th.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21

The small boy will be turned loose
on the public streets for the next two
weeks, as the schools will be closed
during that time. Now the old gentle
men will be bored to death for nickels
for Christmas presents, and the house
will be turned upside down and the
shingles on the roof will have foot
prints all over them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21
AuctiOneer,

Mr.. j. A. Seibert, Of Dayton, has
entered the field as an auctiOneer, and
will give prompt attention to sales Of
all kinds, in any part Of the county.
DO not fail to consult Mr.. Seibert
when in need of a tirst-class auction
eer. Prices reasonable and satiStac-
ton guaranteed. Give him a trial.
Post office address, Ottawa, III.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21
THAT BONE YARD COUGH.
XIII it or 1t VIII XIII You-A Receipt Graft,

Kill 1t or 1t VIII Kill You-A Receipt Gratis.
Got cold? Cough little did you
say? We don't pity you in the least,
we have told you time and again that
Forbs' Cough Killer would knock the
ambition out of a full grown cough in
"A hours. 1t is a handy thing to have
in the house, pleasant to take, quick
in it's work, no harmful drugs in the
compound, but most wonderful
medicine. Now don't cough any
longer, but get bottle. Forbes
Cough Killer is on every bottle, none
is genuine unless it stops the cough
and gives relief in twenty-four hours.
G.. FORBES, Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21
IMPORTANT SALEl


The great sale of handkerchiefs and
mufflers at j. K. Scott Il Co.'S will be
worth seeing. Thel0 cent assortment
embraces handkerchiefs worth 12t, 10
and 20 cents. The % cent assortment
embraces handkerchiefs worth 30 to
so cents.
A great many 10 cent holiday novel
ties will be closed out at ) cents. All
persons selecting for X-mas trees will
do well to see j. f. Scott & Co.'S fancy
department first.
5 days more, today, Monday and Tues
day nert j. E. Scott & Go. will offer
their new clOakS, that they have receiv-
ed, at the following prices: $500
clOaks for $3.50, $1,000 clOaks for
$3.50.
Ladies' cloak wraps worth $1,000 to
$4,000 to be closed out at $1,000.
Also large lot OF children's cloaks
at one-half the regular prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21

George f. Penny was given a judg-
ment for $50. 10 against Patrick Long
by jacob Bane, last Tuesday, for
goods sold and delivered by the form
er. Long filed an appeal in the Cir
cult Court.-FREE TRADER, Nov. 30.
Mr.. Long claims that this money
was not obtained by him from Mr..
Penny at all but by ID. Hickey, his
brother-in-law, as will appear when
the appeal is tried.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21

Miss Minnie Bailey entertained a
dozen of her young friends at the fam
lily residence on East Superior street,
Tuesday evening. Games were played
and everyone had an enjoyable time.
a sumptuous supper was served pre-
vous to the departure Of the guests.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21
All Quiet on the Potomac.

Quiet has again settled over the
country. The Cronin trial is at an
end for the present and the people are
now talking on other subjects. The
fact that Fl. G. Werner is sellinga fine
line of holiday slippers at prices lower
than the lowest is a topic Of general
conversation. Now is the time TO
make your purchases of Christmas
presents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21

Col. Robert Il. Davis, Of Chicago, a
full-fedged dry-goods man, is the guest
of II. j. Gillen. Mr.. Davis spent two
or three hours yesterday in decorating
Mr.. GilIen's large windows at the
store, and it is seldom, if ever, finer
or more artistic display was ever made
in dry goods in this city
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21

Chas. Butterfeld has bought the
place opposite w. J. Neely's on the
north side. Mr.. Butterfield has just
purchased ''weanling" colt, by OF
tawa Chief-record, 2:25: dam by
Woods Champion. He also has fine
three-year-old by Buffers Pashaw.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21

Andrew Moran and Geneva John
son both of Mission township were
married by Squire Trenary Thursday
afternoon They came to Ottawa in
the morning, procured marriage
license and then called on the justice
to make them happy-nO doubt he
succeeded,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21
For Papa and Mamma

A pair Of gold spectacles or eye
glasses will make an excellent Xmas
present for papa or mamma. II. II.
Trask's is the place to buy them. He
guarantees a perfect fit and fits the
eyes perfectly free of charge.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21
NICHOLSON & SEELEY,

dItOTNeYs NJ LIlr.
EINAL SETTLEMENT-EsTATE OF MATTHIAS Croft
BY. DEcEAsED.-Notice is hereby given TO all per.
interested IL said estate that the undersigned,
executrix ofthe last will and testament Of said Matthias
Croy deceased will appear before the Probate Court
of the county Of La Sale AMI state of illinois, the
County Court House. in Ottawa, in said county. on
Monday, the 10th day of February 1890 for the pur
pose of rendering account OF her proceedings In the
administration Of said estate for the final settlement
Dated al Ottawa this 10Th day OF December, 1899.
MARIA BROWN, formerly MARIA CROTTY.
Execut TX.
Attest: HENRY HKINIG.
Clerk Probate Court Ia Sale Co. III. dec 09v
NICHOLSON & SEELET. Attys. for Extrx.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21
Pocket Cutlery.

If you want a pocket knife don't go
around borrowing one when you can
buy the best sold in the market to-day
for about half what you have been
paying for it-that is If you buy it at
Jordan's. He has marked the prices
on these goods dorm.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21
A stitch In Time Saves Nine.

He undertook to climb up
The top notes in the choir,
But the leader got his back up
Cause he couldn't sing higher;
So he went and got ladder,
The trouble thus to check:
But it made the leader madden,
For he fell and broke his neck! 4.
If he had had on pair of Joe Me-
gatfin's rubbers they would have saved
his life.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21

The store buildings formerly occu-
pied by j. e. Porter and S. Corey on
Court street are being repaired inside.
A ceiling Of tin is being put up and
other valuable Improvements are being
made. Reed Bros. will occupy the
room after the holidays and will keep
on hand a fine line of buggies and
farm indictments.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21
Your Chance.

Best violin strings, full length, war
ranted, 10c.
Best violin rosin in wood cases, sc.
Good violin rOsin i'm wood cases, &c.
Get my prices on violins and bows
and you nerer will buy elsewhere.
Violin cases % per cent. below prices
you have been paying for same quality.
Tony SIMON,
S. e. Cor. POStOt1iCe Block.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21
Remember the Boy!

Don't let X-mas or New Years go by
without buying the boy shotgun or a
target rifle. f. ID. Sweetser is selling
the best make of shot-gunS and rifles
of any dealer in La Sale county, and
he is selling them cheaper, too, having
only a limited stock, and will close
them out at prices so low that they
will astonish you. He also has the
finest made sewing machine ever sold
in this city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21
]. j. CONWAY,

AIOTICE.-EsTATE OF JOHN LANDKRs DE
IN CEASED Notice II hereby given that the under
signed administrator Of the las: will and testament OF
John Landers late Of the county Of Ia Sale and
state OF illinois, deceased, Will appear before the Pro-
bate Court of said county the third Monday (being
the 18th day. Of February. $50 At the Probate Court
Room. in Ottawa In said county, when and where all
persons having claims demands agains. said estate
notified 20 attend and present the in writing
for adjustment.
Dated this aOth day Of December A. D. 1883.
MARY LASDERS.
dec q 9vs Administrative.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21
Wanted.

Energetic young men to solicit or
ders for us, must have small amount
of cash security. References eXacted.
Salary, $75 per month. Address or
call on, JOHN MITCHELL,
101 Main ST., Ottawa, III.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21

DR.. f. c. Titzell of this city will
spend the holidays in Sedalia and
Springfield, Mo. Some Of his friends
are afraid they will loose him soon as
his frequent visits to Sedalia in par
ticular means. "there is something in
4 no yyin1 -
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21
@zM<kT
The List.

All our $l.25 colored dress goods for
Xmas at 81 per yard.
New stock Of rugs to-day for
Xmas.
Our gold medal carpet sweeper for
Xmas, best on earth.
Great bargains in dress goods of all
kinds for Xmas
Buy a new gosSamer of English
make.
Fine handkerchiefs, embroidered,
from 25c to 81 each.
Five lOc handkerchiefs in bunch
for &c [samplesl.
A silk handkerchief at SOC, always
sold for 81.
Fine linen table sets, 81 to S12.
Fur is flying~-see our furs.
A $40 Newmarket that is actually
worth $15-nice for Xmas.
Beautiful stamped linens and towels.
Lace bed SETS SO to $l0-elegant.
See our display.
See our l0c ribbons.
AT HULL's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21

1t was rumored on the streets Thurs
day that parties living outside Of
the city were negotiating with ii. +.
Gedney for the use of his empty build
ing, corner Court and Madison, for the
purpose Of starting another bank in
Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21
To Watch Club Members.

Members of the Ottawa watch club
DESTROYS of getting watch for X-mas
can make selection before the best
of the stock is gone by paying the re-
mainder due on their watches.
II. III. TRASK.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21
Attention. Secret Societies.

Emblems, charms, pins, etc, in
great variety, suitable for members OF
secret orders, such as Masons, Odd
Fellows, Workmen, Knights of Ply
thiaS, etc, at r. ii. TRAsKs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21
x1.sO! x1.sO!! .sO!!!

For lady's glazed dongola button
shoe, worth $2.75, at Werner's shoe
house.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21
Furniture Repairs

Upholstering and all kinds of furni-
ture repairs neatly and promptly at
tended to by the Anchor Furniture
Company. Store over j. Megafiin's
shoe store, on La Sale street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21
For Sale.

Essex boars and sows and Short
Horn bull calves. w. j. Nicely,
Ottawa, III.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21
Prices Low.
Letter from MIR. Rugg.

Jordan is still interesting the COM
munity with low prices on hardware.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21
Wanted,

Lady statesmen for home work, must
have small amount of cash security
and references. Salary, So per day.
Call on or address,
JOHN MITCHELL,
101 Main ST., Ottawa, III.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-12-21
Novelties.

An elegant line of novelties in jew.
elry, suitable for holiday gifts, just
received at X. III. TRAsK's.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1889-07-02
That Skating Rink Meeting.

Nh EDITOR: The meeting at the
rink on the Goth inst. confirms my
belief in the story of a burning
bush'-a bush not of Mount Sinai,
but OF Mount Deception. In all its
bearings the above meeting was a
political clap-trap and farce got up
to amuse the reporters in general
and Dan Lyons in particular.
Now, everybody knows the native
vote is Of no account without foreign
support, and foreigners are deter
mined to stand up for liberal and
enlightened measures. They want
for the people men of experience,
tact and ability, to protect public
interests in the halls of the Legisla-
tive Assembly-men of character,
trust and honor. to advocate the in
terests OF natives and foreigners
alike. and not shysters who would
sell the trust reposed in them for
more or less than nickel to suit
their own ends, just as Judas Is
CARROT sold his Lord and Master.
Yours.
4 HAWAIIAN ELECTOR.
June q. 1889.