davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

The canal authorities have built very
substantial wooden bridge across the feeder
on La Sale street, but have not provided
approaches. The city authorities have put
In sidewalks but the street on either end is
left merely causeway Of earth about o
wagon track wide, and thus becomes a pit
fall for the unwary. Even his Honor the
Mayor come within an ace of an accident
the other evening. The canal commissioners
deny that it is their duty to make approach
es to the bridge, but Mayor Sherwood thinks
otherwise and is probably right; but in the
meantime who is to pay for smashed wagons,
the loss Of life and limb that may occur' As
a matter Of proper regard for the public
veal, the city should fix these faulty
approaches without delay and settle with
the commissioners sfterward.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07
NEW CASH SYSTEM.
Mammoth Stock of New Goods at New
Prices at the Old Reliable.

| Tho fall seasons stock is now arriving at
H. J. Gillen's. and everything in standard
new and fashionable seasonable goods is now
to be seen at this house.
1t is hardly necessary to name the new
fabrics or novelties; for when this house an
nounces complete stock, IS it does now, 1t
is and will be understood to embrace every
line of goods advertised or noted by the
trade or fashion plates.
NEW SYSTEM.
The new season will be inaugurated by q
new system of prices. The experience OF
the house and its growth ip the past twenty
FIVE years has demonstrated that goods can
be sold at a closer margin than the public
here have been accustomed to hereto
fore, and while this house has been the
leader in low prices at all times, it is now
proposed to inaugerate this season with a
still further reduction Of this margin, bring
ing prices nearer to net wholesale list than
has been been known here before on gen.
eral line Of goods at the opening Of new
season.
Every line now in stock is therefore, being
remarked at lower figures, and all new
goods received have been marked down to
correspond with the general reductions
throughout the house.
Of course, in order to give the trade Of
this house the fullest measure Of reduction
from the usual run Of prices in Ottaws-to
sell goods at the smallest possible margin Of
profit at which merchandise can be handled
at ell, which it is now the purpose of this
house to dot will be readily understood
that all sales and purchases will have to be
made on q strictly CASH basis. This cash
system the house will at once inugurate, be-
ginning on Monday next, on and after which
date all sales will be made strictly for cash.
Should any goods now in stock not be mark
ed down, the purchaser will be given the
benefit of the reduction at the time of pur-
chase.
This is radical change OF system out the
immense advantages II will enable the house
to offer to the trade will commend it to the
public as the most desirable system that
could be devised. Buying, ss the house
does, in immense quantities, and for cash,
and selling for cash, it is obvious that with
this new cash system in complete operation,
the house will be able to make prices on all
lines of merchandise that cannot and will
not be met elsewhere.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

Kusel g. 20. will celebrate their entrance
into the splendid new Rosencans-Leland
building by grand opening on Tuesday
evening. A fine musical programme Of
twelves numbers has been arranged by Hen.
trich, who with his full band will occupy
raised platform at the edge Of the sidewalk.
1t will be the finest band concert ever given
in this city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07
Opera House.

On Wednesday evening, Sept. llth. Nc
earthly & Reynolds comphny, in the Dear
Irish Boy"will occupy the opera house, Of
which the New York Dramatic Mirror says:
A pleasant Irish comedy drama entitled
Dear Irish Boy, had its first production at
the Windsor on Monday night. Dan McCar-
thy, supported by good company, as the
light hearted manly young Irshman, danced
and sang his way into the good graces of the
large audience, who we're delighted with his
delineation of the part of Teddy O'Neill.
Gus Reynolds as Mike McClutchsry gave a
strong inpersonstiOn Of the low comedy vii
liam of the Danny Mann and Michsl Fseley
type. The remainder Of the cast WAS salts
factory. The play has thrilling situations
and strong climsxes. 1t was handsomely and
appropriately staged.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

Then are many young men in this vicinity
who are out of work or earning only half the
pay they should receive. To all such we
say, first get a business education, qualify
yourself for better positions and you will
get them. The good positions and good SAL
aries are constantly being captured by those
who have educated and qualified themselves
in some good commercial school. Our ad-
vice is, write letter or postal card to Mr.
0. NJ. Powers, principal Of the Metropolitan
Business College, Chicago, for catalogue
A term in that college is rich investment
TO rany young man.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07
NINETEENTH CENTURY SURPRISE.
Astonishment oven ut this Late
Day and Date.

AstOnishment even ut this Late
Day and Date.
1t will surprise you, even in this day and
age Of progress to see the immense stock Of
goods and exceedingly low prices in all the
different departments at Fiske & Beem's.
You will find it to your interest to LOOK
through their immense stock before placing
you order. Bargains in every department is
their motto. Special care has been taken in
selecting suitable clothing for school suits,
for children and boys. from to IS years old.
Don't fail to 90 and see them. Everything
guaranteed as represented by the old reliable
one price house Of FIsKE & BEEN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07
Excellent free hand and hand rolled
PASTEL PORTRAITS
at Bowman's gallery
Opening Goods.

Opening Goods.
Stiefel had whole store full Of energy
yesterday. He was opening up fall goods.
The new stock is arriving and it is not too
much to say that it is the finest and heaviest
ever displayed by the house. The fall pur.
chase was made early and a choice line Of
bargains in gents, youths, boys and child
rens clothing secured before prices went ur
Early corners will secure the choicest bar
gains. NJ. srIEFEL, White Corner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07
To the Farmers,

Ifyou intend sending any children to our
high sohool-which, by the way, is very
good one-it will be TO your interest to have
them get their books and supplies Of me, as
| have concluded, owing to the unsettled
state Of the school, book business, to sell all
books at about cost. l try to keep every
thing used in the school and will gladly
order anything that is introduced into the
school from time to time. E. Y. GRIGGs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07
A NOTE OF WARNING.
Alschulers Chunk Of Advice. DOn't-Don't
Buy Shoddy Goods.


Once upon time q Man bought Pair Of
pants for Two Dollars, which were Stylish in
Appearance and looked as though they had
cost Eight Dollars. He wore the Garment
Two Weeks and found it in Holes. Moral
He who sells you Something for Nothing is
. Lisr.-Od Fable.
Profit by the fable. ALscHuLER neper sold
suit Of shOddy in his life. A man who de-
ludes you with cotton, telling you that it is
wool is no more nsr less than liar and Q
swindler.
The new stock is coming in today great
portion Of 1t is already in.
In mems garments it comprises all grades
of wear from fine black diagonal Prince
Albert suit, suitable for a wedding, to Q
blouse and q pair Of stout pantaloons for
rough and heavy work. The styles are
nobby, the fabrics choice and Of frst-cass
texture and everything about the stock is on
high order of custom tailoring.
HATS About six hundred dozen in now,
and more on the road. They are from the
very best manufacturers, made expressly for
Alschuler from the latest blocks. First class
in all respects, they are cheap enough for
the pocket Of the laborer as we'll as for that
of tho millionaire.
The children's department is full Of choice
selections. You will find bargains here in
oil lines. A. ALscHULER.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

The Jubilee Singers, the original Naeh'
Vile students, will give concert in the
Congregational church on the evening Of
September 18TH The concerts Of this troupe
have always been rare treat to the people
of Ottawa, and this will be no exception.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

John Pow, our fashionable street sprink-
Ter, has commenced the remodeling Of his
residence on the south side, and will fash
ion it into q modern, finely built structure.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07
NOTICE.

Parties indebted to me on book accounts
and Other notes are requested to call at once
and make settlement as desire to close up
all outstanding accounts at the earliest
practicable moment. H. j. CULLEN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

H. R. Maggie of Grand Rapids has applied
for q patent on swinging straw stacker,
He has used it all season and it has proved
very successful. Several experts have ex-
amined it and pronounced it the best ma
chine yet invented.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

Permanent situations guaranteed; $40 to
800 per month and expenses, or large COM
mission to successful men to sell our hardy
Nursery stock, plants and seeds. Previous
experience not essential. References re-
quired. Apply to L. L. May 6 Co., MUIR
serymen, Florists and Seedmen, St. Paul,
MINI.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

Thomas Britt formerly resident Of this
city, died at his home, in Valley Center,
Kan, Of consumption, on Aug. &c, aged As
years. He was member Of the SD Ill,
Inf in the late war, in which his father, also
a farmer resident here, was killed at the
battle Of Atlanta.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

Tell the conductor to put you of at Shar's
crossing and you will be right where you can
buy more groceries for q dollar than any
place in town. Perfection -four only $l.20.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

BoARDISG.-Any ladies wishing boarding
for the fall and winter terms Of the High
School, please call at this Office.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

Shropshire bucks, lamps and yearlings,
for sale. Address G. C. Caldwell, Utica, Ill.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

f. C. Lewis of Deer Park, came into town
on Wednesday morning ana tied his horse in
front of Coroorans harness shop. The flies
were very aggressive and the animal, becom'
ing Infatuated, ran away and smashed the
wagon into kindling wood.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

The FREE TRADER office is under obliga-
tons to David Bender, the energetic auction
eer, for fresh invoice Of fine apples.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07
Save $40.

You can save from eight to ten dollars in
purchasing lady's or gentleman's gold
watch by joining the Ottawa Watch Club.
Call at R. H. Trssk's and get particulars.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

Rev. and Mrs. FredricKs returned from
Bloomington.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

Back from the East,
Misses O'Conor and Looney have returned
from the markets with grand new stock Of
the latest fall shapes and trimmings. Many
ladies are ordering now before the stock IL
broken
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

Hulls new hosiery is on sale to-day
Special display.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07
Hull's for hose to-day.
Get your shoes at j. Megsffln's.
Why do you do itf
Why do you do III
Why do you do it!
Why do you do II

Why do you do 1t.
Why do you pay 40 cents for baking pow
der when you can buy strictly pure article
of D. Lorriaux for rs cents. Fresh every
day.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

W is a good time to have your photo
O graphs taken at Boman's gallery
N Don't delay.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

t5g ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
man 'sandsecuresup iorphotographsnow.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

Get off at Shaw's crossing for groceries.
The best is the cheapest.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

UTICA is only nine miles west of Bowman
- Gallery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

GENUINE hand.relled, free. hand sketched
pastel portraits at Bowman's
gallery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

Sewing Machines.
Don't be humbugged by travelling men on
sewing machines, but 60 to F. D. sweetser
and get machine fully warranted five years
and save $40 to $l5 on the machine for cash
or lease. Call at BIG La Sale street and see
for yourselves.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

FREE-HAND pastel and crsyon portraits
===- at Bowman's gallery. See
them
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

Rev. Fredricks will preach morning and
evening at the Baptist church.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

The Deer Park Farmers Alliance meets
Saturday, Sept. 18th, at 80 o'clock p. m.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

If you want buggy, cart or spring wagon,
call at GAY IL Sons.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

For Fannes three-spring wagon go to
GAY d Son.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

The best shoes at bottom prices at
J. MEGAFrINs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

THE COUNTY is only five rods west Of
COURT HOUSE ! Bowman's gallery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

The LAST that shall be first is the lasts
j. Megafhn's perfect fitting shoes are made
over
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07
Stoves and Wagons.

stoves ana wagons
r. Z. Jordan has made q very fortunate
selection of heating and cook stoves. He has
in stock carloads Of these goods and can give
you anything in the line at lowest prices,
By the way, farmers are discovering that
the King & Hamiltons steel tubular axle
wagon is the lightest running, strongest and
best finished of any other in the market
They are the best ever offered in Ottawa and
JORDAN lie having big run on this wagon.
The Ottawa Business University opened
on Monday with good attendance Of stu
dents and gives promise Of attaining q
splendid patronage, through the efforts of its
efficient and capable president, Prof. +. j.
Toland. Young men of La Sale county de-
string business education need not 60 out
side of Ottawa or La Sale Co. to obtain it,
for this University can give them as good
instruction as they can get anywhere.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

Stereocopes, views and
ALBUMS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

NEELY's STATIONS will make fall season
at his place in Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

We will not be undersold. GAY & son.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07
-~~<~
New

MARSEILLES is only eight miles east Of
Bowman's gallery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07
Cheap and fl

Cheap and fine
PHOTOGRAPH AND PORTRAIT
frames at Bowman's gallery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07
Gents fine shoes at j. Megaffin's.

Clean hose for Sunday at Hull's to.ds
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

ne best REMEMBER. .................
8 the Bowman's gallery for good
espest photographs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

We sell shoes for cash. j. MEGAFFIN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

All new hose to-day at HuLL's.
Hull's hosiery has arrived. Special dis
play to-day.
The best the cheapest our motto.
GAY & Son.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07

Fall Goods!
Dress Goods
Trimmings and Buttons.
Cloaks and Shawls.
Blankets.
Comforters.
Underwear.
Carpets, Shades AMI Goods.
j. E. ScoTT & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07
Sewing Machines.

Get prices on buggies before buying a
CAV e. SON
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07
COttons are Cheap.
We think IL is . good time to buy. We

Hose sale to-day. HULL's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-09-07
School shoes cheap at ]. MegsfhnS.

at Bowman's gallery,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-08-19
JOHN IN CINCINNATI,
The Big sIugger Comes North
Before Going to Prison.
HIS SENTENCE OF ONE YEAR,
The Judge Refuses to Entertain a
Plea of SIerOy-How Jake Kill
rainl Received the News
of JohA's Sentence,

orYcMSAFI, o., August ls,-John L
Sullivan arrived to,nightat $40 p. m, Oh
the Queen and Crescent route, He was
met by John Sullivan, Of this city, and
as soon as the two left the train they be-
came the head Of a rapidly spreading
and epcircllpg procsssionof Of train men
and others who had got within the train
inclosure. Outside this Enclosure the
space was packed, and II was with great
difficulty that the pugilistic hero and bis
escort made their way throughinto the
waiting room and then out to a carriage,
The enthusiastic crowd Cheered Sullivan
frequently, but he gave no sign Of recog'
milton Of the alteration Of his admirers,
but walked straight on under his yellow
straw hat like q soldier in review, He
was driven rapidly TO q hotel, with boys
running and yelling after the carriage,
Sullivan took the train for New York.
He had not much TO talk about, and said
but little 10 the reporters who tried to
inlefVieW him.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-08-19
TERRIBLE SLAUGHTER
OF People by Earthquakes,
Floods and Riots in Japan.
LATEST ACCOUNTS RECEIVED
From the Scenes Of the Recent Dis.
asters : Nearly Five Numbered
Men, Women aud children
Massacred by Rioters,

San Francisco, August 18th
steamer oityoi Yeddo which arrived 70
day was expected to bring details Of thC
earthquake at Kumato, the first news
Of which was cSbled from YokRhoml
July 80. One cablegram gave the losl
oflite at 5000, while another stated that
almost the entire town Of Kumato, with
a population Of 5000, was destroyed
Full details had not been received when
the City Of Yeddo left, but the newspa'
pers Of that city, Of August 2, indicate
NO such loss as given by the cablegrams
Several late kilograms from Yokahomu
gave the loss at 1000 killed.
The foods having subsidized in various
districts Of Japan, a fairly accurate estl'
mate OF the damage done Is obtained,
Nine hundred and thirty houses were
destroyed by being washed away or
broken by collidiAe together. Forty.
one persons are known 10 have lost their
lives.
The attack by rioters, July 8, on the
Chin Ohu villages, is confirmed. For
the loss OF four or FIVE OF their country
men last year the rioters revenged them
selves by slaughterlng between four and
five hundred Inhabitants OF Chin Chu
Villages, including women and children.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-08-19
A GEORGIA IYNCHlNG.
Tho Fate Of colorsd Man who made n
Brutal Assault on u Young Girl.

The Fate Of u Colored Man who made n
Brutal Assault on u Young Girl.
SAVANNAH, GA, August l9.-Walter
Asburg, alias Berriam, colored, was
lynChed and his body riddled with bull
lets at Poolcr, ten miles west Of So
yannab, this morning, for an assault
upon Lula Kissman, seyenteen.year.
old German girl, yesterday afternoon.
The assault was made upon the girl
at her home while the family was away.
She was terribly beaten in a struggle
with her assailant, but she successfully
resisted him. Her clothing was torn
from her body, Her lace was terribly
beaten and gashed, one eye was
closed. The finger marks were deep In
her neck. Her neck was so wrenched
that she was unable To turn her
head. The struggle must have lasted
several minutes. The floor and furni'
ture were covered with blood, and the
girls hands were bloody where she
fought her:asSailant. Her cries attracted
a colofed man who was near by, and
who rescued her from her aSsailanti
clutches. ASburgsprang through a door
and escaped.
In an hour the whole town was In
arms, and mounted posse started In
pursuit. About midnight the negro was
found az q dance about mile from the
scene OF the assault. He was taken back
10 the girl'shouse and she identified him
a. her asSailant. His clothes were Gov
cred with blood from the encounter
with the girl. He confessed the
crime and begged for mercy. Three
hundred masked men hurried him 10 ar
open field near railroad, where he wa
strung to q treo and riddled With bul
lets. Across his body was pinned q pa
per with tho inscription, "ThiS Is The
way we protect Our homes"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-08-19
SuCOGSSFUL TESTS

Made In Long distance TeIcphonIDg lie.
tween Chicago aud milwaukee.
CHICAGO, August S.-The operation OIL
the long distance telephone system west
Of New York Stats was successfully In.
augurated here yesterday, the South
American Telephone and Telegraph
Company (long distance telephone com.
pany), formally opening It's lines be-
tween Chicago and Milwaukee.
The tests made were Of charac.
ter 10 illustrate the great improve.
ments that have been made in the art OF
telephony, particularly tho utilization Of
complete metallic circuits. Representa-
tives OF the press and number Of
business men were among those who
tested tue lines and expressed themselves
as being highly pleased with the results
attained. A whisper could easily be
heard between Chicago and Milwaukee
over the metallic circuits.
Tests were also made with ground cir.
cult (single wire) lines Of subscribers In
Chicago and Milwaukee, connecting the
ground circuits In each exchange with
tho metallic circuit lines between the
exchanges. While the result OF this
connection was good, it was made evil
dent that for successful long distance
talking metallic circuits were necessary.
The lines between Milwaukee and Chi
cago are the beginning Of the work Of
the long distance company in the West,
with the probability, from the favorable
reception met with to-day, OF an imme-
diate extension to New York, thereby
uniting with the elaborate system in the
Eaak
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-08-19
THREE MlNsTRgls GO A.FISnING
Ana one Has Particularly Tough Luck
Thoy Caught some Fish, Though. +

Ann ono Has PartlcularIy Tough Luck,
Thov caurht Some ITish. THOUGH.
MIL, Frasssar ur.hav non1hast,j
Dl.y EneieVn, nssrey Dousee.y ~,
and Joe Barrett Q well known trio be-
longing 10 the Cleveland Haverly min
atreis have strong fancy for sport piaca.
ta.iai n ronSrts ore h bs phelisvsd
toFial. ~ iepvt'o "e :" pe ve'tsNeu'
they have Tor the past i've weeks been
putting N az tnelr spare Time when Ien,
near water IN which the hnny tribe
iS supposed 70 sport, endeaVoting 70
hook some kind OF Q nsh 70 dls-
play as Q trophy pelore tne troupe,
which has been inclined 70 make
the fancy o. hss. these tnree & gentlemen wNs1.l .