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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31

born to them, among them Joseph Benson. Mr..
Foraker, ST., delights in talking about this
period of his lifetime for although the days
were full of toll, yet they were cheered and
Frightened by the help of his good wife ana
their young family. Mr.. and Mrs. Foraker
afterward removed to tho farm owned by
his father-in-law, which he purchased, and
on which there was a mill, and about this
romantic spot some of the present COVER
nors happiest days were spent.
1t was from this place that the young
country lad but Is years of age started upon
the pathway which has led him to glory and
to fame
In 1870 Mr.. and Mrs. Foraker removed to
Hillsboro, their children having all grown up
and gone to homes Of their own. In company
with his son-in-law, Capt. Samuel Amen, and
Mr.. G. B. Miller, a wholesale and retail gro
Gerry was opened. He afterward purchased
the interests of both his partners and con-
tinued the business until a disastrous fire,
which destroyed nearly the entire block,
swept away his large establishment Since
then Mr.. Foraker has not been actively en-.
gagged in business for himself. He has held
many offices Of honor and trust, and in
church and state affairs has always held the
position OF leader. Tall, erect and active,
he looks to be good for a century of years
His keen eye brightens when the name of his
son is mentioned, but his conversation con-
corning him Is extremely modest and re-
strained.
During the war, while a camp meeting was
in progress in the Foraker neighborhood,
news came of Gen. Lyons death. Suddenly
the services were closed, for all felt that sol
diers were needed at the front. A drum and
fife were secured, and a squad, headed by
Joseph Benson Foraker, lad then of IL,
marched about the grounds calling for volun-
teers. 1t was too much for the old gentle
man, and, jumping upon a stump, he too be-
gan calling for volunteers for the ninety days
service. "Im going with you, boys" he
said and the result was fifteen recruits for
Uncle Sans service. At this time Mr. Foraker
had one son already at the front, another
u. b. enlisted and to start to the front in
day or two,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31
GOVERNOR FoRAKER's FATHER.
He Is Well Along In Years. but He Is
Hale, Hearty and Genial Yet.

He Is Well Along In Years, but He Is
Hale, Hearty and Genial Yet.
Few persons visit Hillsboro O., without
seeking an introduction to HenryS. Foraker
the father of Governor Foraker, and none
leave without wishing the kindly old gentle
man and his amiable wife many years of con-
tinued good health.
II was born on Bumberhook island, in Del
aware bay, on the 7th Of June, 1875" said the
old gentleman in reply to a question put by
the writer This makes him in his 18th year,
five years older than Mrs. Foraker. Mr..
Foraker's father, John Foraker, was a small
farmer. He was Of Irish descent, and his
wife, whose maiden name was Robinson, was
Of German blood, and the old gentleman al
ways insists that there is where the fighting
qualities of the family came from. In 1919
John Foraker and his family removed to Ohio,
settling on the land and building the hewed
log house where his grandson, Joseph Ben
son Foraker, now governor of Ohio, was
born.
Henry Foraker grew up on the farm, as
most country boys do, and when his father
died took his place. taking care of his
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31

upper, the former the lower part Of the gar
ment Tue popular colors are the various
blues, browns, drabs, tans, olive and black.
The English fly front overcoat is cut on
very much the same lines as the box coat, but
Is somewhat longer. 1t also is cut to hang
straight from the shoulders, as the strap col
lar and wide lapels 1t has lap instead of
strap seams, however. The back Is cut full
that is, without middle seam-but this fea-
ture is not exaggerated. Carr's melton is
black and Oxford is the proper material for
this garment, which is the one that will meet
the approval of the great multitude, who do
not incline to extreme things, but still want
good style and comfort
A very swell garment Is the Lord Chum-
ley overcoat, introduced last year and quite
as correct this. 1t is this season made both
single and double breasted and its marked
feature Is longer cape than hitherto. When
the cape is detached the double breasted
form becomes plain ulster Fancy cheviots
and nobby cassimeres are materials much
used for this coat, comparative lightness
being desirable in q garment whose main
function is to wear with evening dress, Colors
range from grave to gay, from light to dark,
from plain to plaided, with plaids large
enough and loud enough to stamp the wearer
as an English lord.
In listers there is decided innovation. All
listers hitherto have had the piqued collar;
this season the shawl or continuous collar, is
brought out What it looks like is shown by
the sketch. In this class of garments every
thing goes in the way of color and fabric.
Irish frieze is just now a popular fabric. 1t
has famous dirt and wear resisting qualities,
but it is heavy for this climate. Chinchillas
plain and fancy, are also good.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31
a WOman's Discovery.

Another wonderful discovery has been
made, and that too by q lady in this county
Disease fastened its clutches upon her and
for seven years she withstood its severest
tests, but her vital organs were undermined
and death seemed imminent. For three
months she coughed necessarily and could
not sleep. She bought of US bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery for consumption, and
was so much relieved on taking the first
dose that she slept all night, and with one
bottle has been miraculOusly cured. Her
name is Mrs. Luther Lutz." Thus write W.
c. Hamrick & Co., Of Shelby, N. C. Get a
free trial bottle at D. Laurriaux' g drug store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31
The Verdict Unanimous,

W. D. Suit, druggist, Ripus, Ind, testifes'
II recommend Electric Bitters as the very
best remedy. Every bottle sold has given
relief in every case. One man took six bot
tie, and was cured of rheumatism of two
years standing" Abraham Hare, druggist,
Bellville, Ohio, affirms 1.-THE best selling
medicine have ever handled in my twenty
years experience, is Electric Bitters."
Thousands of others have added their testi,
mony, 80 that the verdict is unanimous that
Electric Bitters do cure all diseases of the
liver, kidneys or blood, Only half dollar
q bottle at D. Laurriaux's drug store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31
FALL FASHIONS FOR MEN.
IF YOU HAVE A DRESS SUIT IT
WILL REMAIN IN FASHION.

Some Interesting Descriptions, Illustrated
with Timely Drawings Of Some Of tho
suits That VIII he "ths Thing" This
Season.
To begin with, says The New York Haber-
CASHIER, in the course Of an entertaining arti-
Gle on mems styles for this fall, you needn't
worry about last years dress suit; it's all
right for the coming season.
As for street garments there is little yet to
be said. The single breasted cutaway still re-
mains the popular garment for semi-dress.
Although there has been some effort to bring
forward double breasted getaways, it hes not
been well received Later they may go. So
much for the actualities; whatever variation
Is developed later upon the two types men,
toned above will be in matters Of minor de-
tail which will be undesirable to the lay
mans eye.
Coming to the possibilities, they add new
horror to life. Those somewhat unreliable
persons, the London correspondents, repre-
sent that the Prince Of Wales and his ''set"
are at present walking nightmares, by reason
Of costumes somewhat like that depicted. II
is said that Of late the prince has abandoned
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31
Then and Now.

Think Of our forefsthers In their slow plod-
ding way,
Little dreaming Of the mighty inventions Of
our day.
With their old stage coach and their long
OK goad
They moved steadily onward content with
their load.
The reaper for the sickle, the threshsr for
the fail,
Instead Of the stage coach, the iron horse
on the rail-
In place of the tallow dip, through the long
winter night,
Behold the giant wonder-the new electric
light
Withthe coming of years what chs nges are
wrought,
Old devices are buried, and science has
brought
New methods before US, subservient to our
will,
And we gaze in establishment, yet e1acting
still.
The vast genius of man-hss it boundary
line?
And will not the next century Is far out
shine
Will the devices he has planned and in OPP
GRAFTON today,
Diminish in the presence of century away?
Mountains are but mole hils-vast problems
are solved,
Difficulties and disparagements are quickly
dissolved.
And if nee sssity demands it whether on water
or land,
Is there ought that genius will not Icy at
our hand?
With the Electrical Motor what wonders
await?
Marvel upon marvels coming generations
will relate,
And our children's children will cite to our
As the birthplace Of unlimited mechanical
sway.
For genius though in infancy is developing
with speed,
And Improvements will onward with science
to lead;
And man in his research with measureless
zeal,
Moves onw lrd to conquer for a nations veal
And though at the eve of the summit Re
stand,
Proud Of his achievements, an honor to this
land
The goal of ambition moves onward space,
Still challenging his energies disparagemenis
to etface.
Ever thus will it be while the years shall
last,
And not till the Archangel with his trump
cts blast,
Will ambition and science cease to unite,
In giving to the world vast knowledge and
light ". ID. WHson.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31

Why suffer with dyspepsia, costiveness.
ulcers, sores, boils, ska diseases, or any
trouble of the blood, stomach or liver,
when a speedy, safe and pleasant cure Is
in DR.. Jones Red Clover Tonic? 1t is a
perfect blood purifier, tonic and appetite
Ter. Price SOC, of E. Y. Griggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31

Ottawa, staid old Ottawa of yore, has
abandoned liver pads and water appliances
and has taken to electricity, and If we are
judge from appearance reiuvenating eff
feet is secured; new vigor is put on, like
unto that portrayed by the press Of the day
as the result of the Brown Sequard juice
of the joints of lambs; full realization
of the woadrous cures claimed by the adver-
tisers of electric appliances Morris Herald
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31

EXPOSITION BUILDING AND GROUNDS.
buildings, the main structure being the largest
OF its kind in the world. One hundred thou
sand dollars has been set aside for prizes
The exhibition Of live stock will be mag
niicent one, occupying four buildings, each
800 feet square. Machinery, fancy breeds of
fowls, dogs, ETC., art, horse racing, baseball,
lacrosse, bicycle competitions, all will be
made special features Canada is especially
interested in this exhibition and her products
will make fine showing.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31

And now the city of Detroit will hold
grand international fair and exposition, the
dates set therefor being Sept. II to 81 inclu-
sive Tho enterprise has had the benefit of
the money and influence Of many Of Detroit's
foremost citizens, and a site covering seventy
acres has been secured at an expense of $780,
600. The association had a fund of $500 600
to draw on and have erected magnificent
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31

mother until her
death, and manag-
ing the farm to the
best of his ability.
In the course OF
time he fell in love
with u rosy checked
girl in the neigh
borh 90 d, t h o
daughter Of David
Reese, and t h ely
were married, and
set up housekeep-
ing at the old home-l
stead. Here they
remained until six
chillrpn had heen
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31

Oney Stinsland, while cleaning around
the threshing machine at Mr.. Blossoms
near Cornell Wednesday, got caught in the
machinery and had his left arm torn off at
the shoulder
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31

Michael Ryan, nephew of the late Pat
rick Meagher, was aocidently killed in Lex
ington, KY, on Monday. He formerly re
sided in this city and was buried in St.
COLUMBIA cemetery on Wednesday morning
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31
NJ. PA New PrinCtple,

A great physician has discovered that the
true way to act on the liver, stomach, bowels,
etc., is through their nerves. Miles Pills.
the smallest and mildest. Samples free at
E. Y. Griggs Drug Store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31

EVERY event in this world is a syllable
breaking from the lips of God. Every epoch
in affairs IS complete sentence OF His
thoughts; and the great stream OF human
history is Gods endless revelation Of Him
self.-Rev. j. II. Ecob.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31

MANY favors which God gives US ravel
out for want of hemming, through our own
unthankfulness; for though prayer pro
cureth blessings, givins praise doth keep
the quiet possession OF thcm.-Fuller.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31

The best on earth can only be said OF
Griggs' Glycerine Salve-a speedy cure
for cuts, bruises, scalds, burns, sores and
all skin erup.ions. Try this wonderful
healer. Csc. Sold at Griggs'.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31

DIR. Jones' Red Glover Tonic is the best
Alternative and blood purifier known. Boils,
pimples. tumors. letter, jaundice ana all
eruptive diseases are cured by this perfect
system regulator and system renovator.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31

When the first symptom of cough, cold
or throat trouble appear, use DR.. Bigelow's
cough cure. 1t is prompt, pleasant and
speedy relief and cure. At SOC. Sold by
E. Y. Griggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31

There are now $40 heads of families
upon the books of the Spring Valley Relief
committee, representing 1900 persons
entirely dependent upon charity.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31

To SIMPLY work Is nothing; we must
do it for Jesus sake. Many Of the busiest
people in the word forget 10 consecrate
their labor, and wonder at the absence OF
expected fruit.-Iuui4AupoI Journal.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31

In the clerks office, at Geneva. certif-
cate of incorporation has been Issued to
the Elgin Rapid Transit Company, with a
capital stock Of $150,000.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31

Peter Verckler, of Pike township. Liv-
ingston county, was killed Mohday after
noon by having his clothes caught In the
machinery of horse power threshing ma
chine
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31

the tall hat at race
MEETINGS, and has
frequently appear
ed clad in a suit ap-
parently made up
Of unrelated frag-
ments of several
other suits, as item,
one coat with a
middle size gray
check; item, one
W aistcoat mot
"vest'1 with a little
brown check; and
item, one pair Of
trousers with an
immense yello W
C h eek. AS there
are plenty Of Amer
lean idiots who
would wear their
coats wrong side
out if they thought
1.-The prince wore
his that way, it is
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31

fered in New York is a foregone conclusion. Its
Distinguishing feature, of course, is its short
skirts, which reach scarcely to mid-thigh,
and present an appearance quite devoid Of
the dignity we are wont to associate with
full skirted garments.
Heavy sack coats, worn without overcoats,
were frequent upon the streets last winter.
The same idea comes to the surface this sea-
son, but in different and pleasing, because
suitable, form. A round cut single breasted
sack coat in winter leaves an impression of
baroness and GOODNESS. The garment worn
by this stylish gentleman is not open to that
objection; for double breasted coat, closing
to the very bottom, is not only warm and
comfortable for winter, but looks warm and
comfortable. Moreover such garment, of
melton or kerSey or diagonal, made up with
Tapped seams and heavy stitching, is ex-
tremely stylish in appearance.
Overcoats this season present some marked
new features in detail; and, while the gem
eral effect is not materially different from
that of last year, there is still difference
enough to be distinctive
The box coat is handsome and stylish
garment, made in melt0ns, kerseys and Irish
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31

fancy lining, and bright plaids are the thing
A very swell idea Is combination lining Of
fancy plail and silk, the latter covering the
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31
PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS

l. BY doing our daily duties well we are
being prepared for greater deeds.
2. We are led by Gods providence in I'M
expected ways TO the work He has for US to
do.
3. By what God has done we gain power
TO trust Him in the future
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31

but elderly gentle
men and country
b II et h rem from
Wayback. But it
is not the recent
frock coat with
W h / C h W Q are
tn + eat e n ed-the
& e n tie ell garment
whose skirts come
down well below
the middle thigh
but a substitute for
it closely resem-
bling the bobby
coat which Thomas
and James wear
when they go out
with the coach and
the horses. This
frock coat is now
worn to q consider
able extent in Eng
land, and that it
will at least be Of
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-08-31

not unlikely that this queer fad may take hold
here, whatever may be its state OF activity
abroad; the more SO that fancy waistcoats are
quite the thing already, although of decid-
eddy different type from those making up part
of the suit worn by the Prince Of Wales.
Fancy waistcoats for street wear have been
steadily increasing in favor for some time
past and bid fair to be extensively worn this
season. The shapes are two-the materials
legion. The double breasted vest, not worn
extensively for many years, is again coming
into marked favor. 1t is rational and
pleasing winter garment, and there seems no
good reason why it should not be worn by
many, especially when made up in fancy"
cloths. The more familiar shape is the single
breasted garment with five buttons Both
shapes are illustrated in the accompanying
sketches, which also depict typical patterns
of the cloths used for this purpose, These
cover a wide range of materials, various silk
mixtures being the most general, and colored
figures, except with blacks being almost uni
versal. Black grounds are numerous either
plain or embellished with figures. Colored
grounds, such as dark blues, snuff, seal
brown, tan, olive, ETC., are also in much
vogue, and these are all variously embellished
both by fancy weaves in the grounds and by
silk figures of white, red or blue. Silk is
used to some extent in grounds, as in such
weaves as mateasseS, and it is univeral in the
figures
coats Nobody wears frock coats nowadays
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-03-16
n. coun,ermanded His 0reer.

chad been to a jewelers. and sc.
lectcd an alleged diamond ring. price
q. a:,d had arranged TO pay on the in
stall sent plan. when his girl suddenly
said q him the other evening:
.Hmes. ! feel it my duty to tell you
that !; have been engaged no less than
four itimes, and that l have broken
each{engagement myself. In each in
stance the young man presented mo
with a paste diamond, and could re-
specs him no longer. Please take warn
ing and govern yourself accordingly.
He has countermanded his order and
will give her box Of plain candy
Detroit Free Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-03-16

objected: I'VE do not need . stove In
this house 70 warm It; the preaching u
hot enough for that purpose"
The days Of daily papers and hand
bills had not arrived Clocks and
watches, too. were rare. The village
drummer was town crier or bellman.
In villages the town crier announced
the hour Of bedtime by rafting his
drum. until. at later date. bells were
introduced. By raising flag or beat
ing q drum in these earlier times the
hour of Sabbath service was announced.
Sometimes . good deacon. with cooked
hat and small clothes. sO!emnly beat
the drum from hill to hill on Sabbath
morning. In primitive New Haven the
Sunday morning drum was beaten BY
the drummer standing on the top Of the
westinghouse, that those who lived
afar might hear.-Boston Herald.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-03-16

An enterprising Oneida firm re-
Gently placed n number Of young alli-
gatoss in a show window Of store
Morning after morning II was observed
that one Of the alligatOrs had disap-
peafed during the night As no. rl-
mains could be found the cause Of tho
disappearance remained q mystery
until only one alligator remained. Then
a watch was set for the purpose of de-
tecting the thief. Long after midnight
a large Maltese cat crept into the room.
and, going to the window. drove the
LITTLE gator into corner. After play
ing with it o few minutes the cat calmly
proceeded TO eat the body swallowing
large portions Of II entirA
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-03-16
THE schooLmAsrea

seecher he's no E z tim
zach the A b Cs;
rance takes, sublime.
ana al hts n r C's.
= doesn't use the birch
Ad kindness doth SA
scooAars who x L 1t church
Al school win y 4 play.
1ney cantC Y he makes them learn
LIS N. and his rules
1ney G K chance to oyerturn
freferring b fools,
We p + him because his nerves
om teaching must d X;
snink he should - c D serves
Receive x 8 Of pay.
G R graph E. s tron NE,
Sreek. L 90 tion. prose-
q mol o G, G. olOG
Ana L G bra he knowA
Ind d ID must be very wise
Or L c never could
Aeach N little boy to prize
An cd q X ton good.
II IN the N d find. he's made
boy . President
&C his labors % repaid
In p c dies content.
40 my young A G gave me spanks,
To make me Y z said.
For which he has my r r thanks
IL filled my NJ r head.
H c. Dodge, IN Detroit Free Press,