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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04
FRIDAY.

No sails are used for a partnership,
But it is made for sale.
A iailbird has no wings to fly,
And he has to stay in jail.
-l'dukee Bl0dc.
And now Rock Island is discussing
the electric railway question.
Balls orchestra furnished music for
party at Grand Ridge last nrght.
A girl baby was born to Mr.. and
Mrs Ben Deland yesterday morning.
Charles G.. Russell returned last
night from his visit to kenosha Wis.
Mrs. John Clifford, of Streator, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. l.. ID. ManniX,
in this city.
Jas. Mlligan has been confined to
his bed for day or two with ma
larial attack.
Miss Ida Forbes went to Chicago
Yesterday to visit relatives. She will
return in week.
Franks Eells returned to Chicago
Yesterday to finish his studies at the
Veterinary college.
Misses Ruth and Rose Wiley, Of
Earlville, are the guests of Mrs. NJ. G..
Atwood, in this city.
c.. b. Hess and wife have trans
ferred lot in Hess's 2nd addition to
Joseph Anweiler for consideration
of 1925.
The Board of Supervisors at Oregon
have appropriated $50, 900 toward the
erection of a new court house for Ogle
county.
There are 1873 inmates in the county
asylum at present. Warden Reedy
recently completed the census and
forwarded it to Washington.
Eva Campbell, daughter of John G..
Campbell Esq, of StreatOr, died at
StreatOr, Dec 3lst. She was only II
years of age, a victim of cOnsump-
ton.
Gabriel Faust leaves Monday for a
trip through Indiana, Ohio, Michigan
and Kentucky. He will purchase lum-
Der for the King Il Hamilton company
of this city.
Married, at the house of the of the
brides mother, 50l Superior street. by
Rev. DR.. Frederick, on wednesday,
Jan. lst at 3 O'Clock, Mr.. Frank f..
Hawkins and Miss Ida +. Bethel.
\ galesburg paper announces that
one firm in that city has just closed a
contract with the city Of Davenport.
Iowa. for 800, 900 brick for street paw
ing purposes and that the same firm
is figuring with another city for the
necessary material To pave thirty
blocks.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04

WALTuEM, Dec. 81 Some of your
readers will probably be interested To
hear about the event Of the season in
the usually very quiet corner, the ; FL
of Waltham TIP. On the evening OF
Dec. oath, at the comfortable home OF
Bcnujt ChauS, goOdly number OF
relatives and invited friends gathered
to witness the marriage ceremony con-
Scnating the union Of friend ChaluS'
oldest daughter, Mary, and John L.
MottaZ also of Waltham. At o'clock
T.. NJ the company was called 10 order,
Rev. John TOtcl, occupying the chair
while LYDIA and Bachel Mottaz, were
at the organ playing an appropriate
piece of music. the bride made her
appearance supported by her cousin
Ed. DiSicr, and the groom by herSiSter
Matilda. Rev. NJ. Totel made il i'm
prrs~ive for all and most binding for
thayOung couple. After the ceremony
the company under the competent SUI
pcryiSion of Miss Fanny SolSberger re-
paired 10 the dining room, where an
abundance Of good and delicate things
appropriate for the inner man were
thoroughly discussed. The many
friends of the bride and groom did
show their esteem by numerous gifts,
both valuable and of good taste. for
which they hereby tender their hearty
thanks. Supper over, music and plays
filed the time pleasantly, until one
o'clock T.. VI. when the we'll pleased
company dispersed. y GUEST.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04

The friends of Cora Mills, daughter
of Geo. Mills, south side, gave her a
surprise party on Tuesday evening.
The company furnished their own
music, and the evening was spent in
dancing and social games.
George Brady, brakeman on the
Rock Island route, was caught be-
tween two cars at La Sale "Wednesday
while making coupling and badly
crushed. His injuries are not very
serious, however. The escape from
death was a narrow one.
VIM. Bagley, this week, for c. b.
Hess, sold to Jas. f. Keeth, lot IA,
block 4, Hess Ind addition, consider
alton of $3.50. Also to Joseph Anive-
Ian, lot 7, block 1, Sl25: to j. j. Lea
son, lot 6, block 4, $l25; j. O. Carter,
lots and 3, block Il $3.50 and George
Clark; lot 10, block 4, $l25.
Wednesday, New Years day, the
feast of the circumcision of Christ, was
a Holy day of obligation at st. Col
umba's church. The o'clock mass
was well attended. Dean Heating
read the 1890 mass and also delivered
a good sermon. The subject was taken
from the gospel, Live soberly, justly
and piOuSly."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04


Supervisor Ira Connover, of Utica,
was in Ottawa yesterday.
Nelson Knickerbocker, OF Danway,
was in Ottawa yesterday, visiting
with his friends.
Mrs John Devanie returned to her
home in Seneca yesterday after a SNORT
visit with Ottawa friends.
j. VIM. Anthony, of Wyoming Ter
ritory, who owns an extensive cattle
ranch covering 900 acres, is IN the Guy
for a few days.
Harry Ryan, the S-year-old son OF
Harry Ryan, of Dayton, ILL.,, dlea
Tuesday morning with COMMISSIONS.
1t had been i'll but two days.
J.L. O'Donnell, of Joliet, was in
Ottawa Yesterday in relation to the
estate of William ODOnnell, deceased.
Mr.. ODOnnell is a member OF the law
firm of Haley & ODonnell.
A requiem mass was solmnized at
St. Columba's church, yesterday morn
ing at seven o'clock, Dean Heating, OF,
ticiating, for the reprose OF the soul OF
the late Edward D0wney-Delehanty.
The Grand Ridge Herald is a new
publication, edited by ID. f. Jones,
which made its appearance in Grand
Ridge last Saturday. 1t is a six col
umn ouarto sheet and will be pub
liShed weekly.
Mrs. S. b. Bathurst and children
returned from Wyanett, ILL.,, yesterday
where they have been visiting for the
past week. Mrs. Bathurst attended
the marriage of her niece, Miss Fannie
Thomas, in that city on Christmas day.
John Barratt, the butcher, fell from
his horse Monday afternoon and MS
foot caught in the stirrup and he was
dragged over a half block. The horse
was stopped and John was eXtricated
from his perilOus position. Luckily ne
escaped unhurt.
Ed. Cole and his mother, who have
resided in Prairie Center for number
of years will leave Friday for Califor.
MIA. where they will reside in the
future. Mr.. Edmund Botswick and
Mrs. Crumpton will accompany them
on visit of several months.
Reed Bros. have moved into theil
new quarters, on Court street, ano
will hereafter do all their business
there. The new quarters are not yet
in perfect order, but will be shortly
when they will have one of the largest
establishments in this part of Illinois
Rose, whose public occupation has
always been that of public defamer
| not content with Scandallzlng ma!
viduals as such. has started out tt
scandalize the whole city of La Sale
by announcing through his sheet thai
| it is nothing short of being a pest
house of diphtheria. The most re-
putable crtizens of our sister city
assure us that this is gratulous libe
on the part of Rose and knowing the
creature, we readily believe it. The
only pest to which La Sale is subject
is a very nauseous one, known as the
t'cin-cityjonnal, which is quite a,
bad as diphtheria and good dea-
nastier, and which is said to emanatt
from Rose.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04

Annie G. LEX, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dionys LEX, died at her home in
this city New Years day at = p. M
She had been i'll about a year and
death was caused by complication OF
diseases. The funeral will take place
from the German Catholic church this
afternoon at o'clock. Deceased was
% years and s months old. Three
sisters and four brothers survive hel
death. Miss LEX was graduate in
both German and English, and was
skilled in the use of both languages
She was a favorite in her circle OF
friends and many mourn her death
Just in the prime of life with bright
prospects before her, she was called tt
Join her Father acrosSthe dark river
where all is joy and happiness.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04
West Serena.

Misses Julia and Aggie Jacobs left
last Monday for Jefferson City, Mo-,
where they will spend some time visit
ing relatives.
Miss Mary Miller, Of Morris, spent
Christmas with her sister, Mrs. Sin
clair.
Jennie Cluster, began teaching at
the TrumbO school Monday.
Frank Beach spent Christina in
Chicago.
The singing school is now nicely
started with membership Of 20. Mr.
Kelly is Il proficient teacher and Is APP
preciated very much in this vicinity.
Any one wishing to sing will find both
time and money we'll spent 10y Joining
his school.
The new organ purchased 10y the
Grange, has been received. and all
seem pleased with il.
On Saturday evening, the following
officers were selected in the Grange:
worthy master. VIM. Greenlccs:
worthy oycrSccr. John Hall; chaplain,
Ed. WhitmOre; lecturer, Frank Whit
NOR: secretary. Frank Beach; TreaSur-
er. A. +. Beach; steward, Eugene
Sinclair: lady and StcwardeSs, Carrie
Howard: Pomona, Cora Drunk; CcruS,
Jennie Christie; Flora, Flora Beach:
organist, Nellie Jacobs.
The meeting which was 10 have been
last week was POSTPONED until later.
Last Sunday afternoon, Mr., Ford OF
Evanston preached at the church. II"
took for "A text ii Cor, lO-i, and his dis
course was most interesting. lie
proved himself to be- an able speaker
aud a man OF deep feeling.
Mr.. COnard Is giving good satlSfac-
tion in his school work, He is ayoung
man of ability and deserves the good
will and kind words Of his patrons.
Mr.. Foster. the Co. Bible agent. Will
present the Bible cause next sunday
afternoon at o'clock. UNKNOWN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04
All Records Broken.

Dory Kusel and companion bicy-
clist broke all records for late riding
on Dec. 81, 80, making the trip tC
Dayton and return on bicycles.
Dory, in describing the trip said
that the roads were elegant in some
places and in Others they were - -
Indeed he was often compelled to dis
mount and allow the bicycle to ride
him. Ditto his companion. Pretty
late in the year ty ride a bicycle. Car
YOU beat it boys?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04

Miss Ida NJ. Watson, the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. S. f. Watson, died at
noon Thursday at the family resi-
dence on Lafayette street. The
funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.
NJ. She was 81 years old and had been
suffering from the ravages of consump'
ton for eight years. Death came as a
relief to her pain and misery, but il
has cast a pail over happy household
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04
j. e. SCOTT & CO.'S
Great Annual Clearing Sale

Great Annual Clearing Sale
OF winter goods will commence next
Monday, January 9Th.
This will be IA golden opportunity to
secure tirst-class goods in all depart
ments, more especially in cloaks,
shawls, dress goods, blankets, tlannels,
underwear and hosiery, at away-down
prices.
INTERESTING TO EVERYBODY.
To make this sale interesting to
everybody we will include all cotton
goods, prints, ginghams, shirtings,
cotton tlannelS and sheetingS.
During next week we will retail all
the above mentioned goods at whole
sale prices. j. E. SCOTT & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04

Talking about the rapid travel of
street-cars. one is reminded of the
fact that some of the delivery carts OF
the city travel around town like our
engine going to house a-tire, and are
really more dangerous to pedestrians
crossing the streets than the cars, in
that they come down on one without
warning. Some of the boys doing the
driving should take hint, or an ac-
cident some day will send them after
the lamented Mr.. McG-y.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04

Mr.. II. G.. Maggie, of Grand Rapids,
came to this city on New Years day
with his face pretty badly plunged
up"-teeth knocked backward, one eye
closed and his cheek bone caved in.
DR.. Hathaway did the repairing neces'
sary. Whether he was kicked by a
mule, ground through a corn-shellel
or struck by a cyclone remains a mys,
terry. Tic is at Kapelski's Hotel and
is well cared for.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04

A certain philanthropist buys a
large quantity of Dr. Bulls Cough
Syrup every winter and gives it to the
poor suffering from coughs and colds.
There is not a case Of neuralgia
which cannot be at once relieved by
the use of Salvation Oil. At all drug
stores. Price only % cents bottle.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04

A lamp chimney is an article which
is found in every household through
out the country. a few score years
ago, however, few people knew what
such an article was. They had no oc-
CasiOn to use it and never did use il,
mainly because nothing Of the Kind
could he bought for any money.
Three or four years ago, Mr.. T.. DE
La Chapelle came 10 Ottawa and began
the manufacture Of the celebrated La
Bastie chimney. A FREE TRADER re-
porter made a tour Of the glass factor
tories Yesterday and the manner of
making this chimney was one result OF
his perambulatiOnS.
The mixture, Of sand and the other
ingredients used in the glass, is put in
the furnace and melted. The gatherer
takes the glass from the furnace with
a long steel rod and rolls it into shape
on the fiattening board. Next it pass
es to the blower, who gives it the form
Of chimney, both ends are closed.
however, The gaffer, as ne is called,
sits on a bench and takes the glass
bulb from the blower and makes the
finishing touches. The chimney Is
now in the desired shape and after be-
ing heated it is put in the oil and
hardened. Next it is washed and Ia
bcled, and then the shipping clerks
pack the ware in barrels and boxes
and il is sent To all parts of the cOun-
try.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04

Notice is hereby given that that the
annual meeting of the Board OF Direct
Ors of the Ottawa Township Mutual
Fire Insurance Company will be held
at the Office of the Secretary tuesday,
Jan. :. 1890, at lO \. VI. The annual
meeting of stockholders Will be held
at o'clock +. NJ. OF the same day.
CLARENCE GRIGGS, Sec'y.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04

Miss Mollie and Maggie Collision, of
Rutland, left Thursday evening for
Florence, Kan, to spend month with
their aunt, Mrs. Farrell.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04

Gustav Desires was held to await
the action of the grand jury Monday
by Squire Trenary. The charge is at
tempted rape. August Cotter, the
West Ottawa barber. furnished a bond
IN the sum of $1,000. Mr.. Moloney,
for the defense, and Messrs. Blake
and Kelly, for the people, made argu-
mpDtS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04

EsTRAYED.-Fro the premises of
Mrs. f.. PARROT. ,. miles east of We'd
ron. on the 10Th OF Dec, dark iron gray
pony. with light face and tail. Anyone
giving information will he rewarded
for same Mrs. f.. PARRoTr.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04

The ladies of st. Andrews Episcopal
church, of Farm Ridge, will give so
ciable at the parsonage on "Wednesday
evening, Jan. Sth. 1890. All are cor
daily invited To attend.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04

Timothy Hunt and Scotty Donnelly,
two chimney blowers, left Ottawa fol
Findlay, Ohio, one week ago last Sat
urday night. Donnelly came to work
here the following Monday but could
give no information as to Hunts
whereabouts, Frank, Ed and Larry,
brothers of Tim Hunt heard a glass
blower had been killed by the cars in
the Rock Island yard at Chicago, Sun,
day Dec -. They fcaredoit was their
brother Tim and Immediately called
on the coroner of Cook county for in
formation. Larry Hunt went to Chi
cagO Friday and learned for certain
that his brother had been killed.
When found Tim had 1913 on his person
and this amount was used in defraying
the funeral expenses.
When Donnelly and deceased got to
Chicago they went around the streets
for several hours and fiNally became
separated. Tim probably wandered
around in search of his friend, and
not finding him went to the car yards
with the intention Of getting a train
home. He undoubtedly was killed by
accident while trying to get aboard a
train.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04

If all goes right Joliet's electric rail-
way will be in operation within the
next two weeks.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04

d. r. Booth. of Chicago, ate turkey
Christmas with his cousin, John Col
lis,si., of Rutland.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04

Wallace Moore, of Fall River, this
week sold to ID. j. Price the S. ! of the
S. e. of section 20, township 81, range
3. the consideration being $4,000.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04
CITY lind COUNTY,.
WEDNESDAY.

WEDNESDAY.
WATCH 1T TONIGHT.
The evening for her bath Of dew
Is partially undressed.
The sun behind bob-tail flush
Is setting in the west.
The planets light the heaven Win
The flash of their cigars.
The sky has put her night shirt on
And buttoned it with stars.
,,fynni1r
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04
PETER EGAN

Would respectfully announce To the citizens Of Ottsws
and vicinity that he has one Of the choicest Livery
Stocks In the city. NJ the CITY Stables, such AZ
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-09
Criminal Expenses.

When the report of the Auditor of the
Stat was laid upon the desks Of the
members of the Legislature last week,
and it was discovered that the criminal
expenses of the Commonwealth reached
S27S, 100. 3d. one-tenth of the entire dis
bur5ement. it created a iuh-bub. 1t
was at once concluded that the ma ior
part of this expenditure was in the
cou lties where the negro population
predominates; and a resolution was ia
troduced looking to making each county
pay its own criminal charges. A fur
ther investigation, however, revealed
the fact that in the 18th district, where
the negro population is much larger
than the white. the revenue was $131,
%, and the criminal expenses $32,
aero; and in the 9th district, where
th ire are comparatively very few ne
gr )as, the revenue is 1923 ,502 a, and the
current expenses &41, 742. 81.
This exhibit was u great surprise and
caused considerable agitation among
the members. What course will be Eur-
sued in the premises We do not Know.
But we expect the discussion will res ult
in leaving the law pretty much as it IS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-09
Sensational Murder.

A sensational murder was perpetrated
in Trenton, N. j., last week. Mrs. DR..
Kniffen and Miss Purcell were alone in
their house on q public thoroughfare in
the city at night, the Doctor being alb
sent ON his stock farm some miles from
the city. When the milk boy came in
the morning, he found everything quiet,
and suspecting something wrong, an
examination disclosed Mrs. Kniffen
dead in her bed and Miss Purcell lying
on the floor in her night dress, with her
face downward. Jewelry was scattered
about and drawers opened, but there
was no evidence that anything had been
taken, nor were there traces where any
one had entered the premises. The inn
preston was first that both ladies had
been chloroformed, but further investi-
CATION discredited this conclusion. Miss
Purcell soon recovered from her appa-
rent Inconsistencies. When the Doc
tor arrived, he was very much affected.
Suspicion resting upon him and Miss
Purcell as knowing more about the muir
der than they were willing to tell, and
both being under the surveillance of the
police, the Doctor the next day attempt
ed to commit suicide by taking poison
and gashing his wrists and neck with a
knife He did not succeed, however.
Sensational results are expected from
further probing of the affair, and other
One theory is, that the Doctor and Miss
Purcell wanted to get rid of Mrs.
Kniffen, but their pleasant relations dis
couraged that belief generally. 1t is the
theory of the police.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-09
Middlebrook Items.


A revival meeting was in progress
during the Christmas holidays at Pines
chapel, by the Y. NJ. g. A. under tina
leadership of Mr. Greene Jones, the
Humphreys brothers and others. The
number OF conversions, we have not
learned, but Mr.. Jones, of that associa-
ton. deserves much credit for his ua-
firing energy at that point. He has
had a thriving Sunday School during.
the summer, and has kept up the Thurs
day and Sunday night prayer meetings.
When it is remembered that he is a man
that has to earn his bread by the sweat
of his brow. | have thought that IT
would be a wise step for the Association
to compensate, with small salary. such
faithful brothers as AR. jones.
A series of meetings are in progress at
st, Johns church, held by the pastor
Rev. Mr. Shpford.
A singing school is also going on every
Saturday afternoon at the same place
with Mr.. David Price as teacher.
Mr.. Y. H. Kendall addressed the neo-
pie of Middlehrook on Saturday nigbt
for the purpose of organizing q FARMERS
Alliance, but the result / have not
learned. W. H. w.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-09
"Ia GriDpe,

This complaint, first known as "Rus-
sian Influenza" and then known as sLa
Grippe is very prevalent all over the
country. and in many cases results ia
tally 1t reduces the system so as to
make it amenable to pneumonia, and
other forms of disease, and has caused
the death rate in the large cities to be
largely increased. In a mild form it
prevails in Staunton and through the
county. Maj. II. NJ. Bell and his wife,
on a visit to New York, were taken down
with it and were confined to theirrooms
when last heard from Mr.. r. p Bell and
several of his children visited Washing
ton about ten days ago and on his return
all of them were Frustrated by the affec-
ton. MIR. Bell has been quite sick, but is
now better.
Various theories have been advanced
as to the origin of the disease, but they
are so conflicting as to confuse more
than enlighten those who look into
them. One thing is certain it is very
annoying and sometimes painful, and
renders it's victims almost entirely I'M
fitted for business.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-09
Compliment to DR.. Page.

We very cheerfully publish the follow
ing flattering resolutions adopted at a
public meeting of the citizens of Balls.
vile, Va, the late residence of Dr. Page,
and extend to him q cordial welcome to
our city.
At a meeting OF the people of Balls
vile, POwhatan county, Va, held on the
22d of December, 1882 Rev. John R.
Bagley was called to the chair and Mr..
A. W. Wilson appointed secretary. The
chair having explained the,object of the
meeting, a committee of three gentle
men. viz: Messrs. George S. Hurt, Hugh
Goodman and b. II. Eggleston. was APP
pointed to draw up suitable resolutions.
and which was presented and adopted as
foilows:
WHEREAS, DR.. Robert Page has been appointed
Assistant Surgeon at the Western Lnnatio Asy-
lum at Stanton, Va. -
Resolped. LIST. That we congratulate the State,
the Institution. and the citizens of Staunton
upon su Ii wise selection, and feel that we may
safely assure ti.ain that he will perform his new
and Responsible duties with credit to himself
and with benefit to al under his care
hfs0,red; End. That the gain of the State Insti-
tuition and community is our irreparable loss.
He has heon or physician and friend perform
ing all the duties Of iia pfoasgi5n to oIir entire
salts aetion. He has been our Magistrate, dis
positions
Resolred Bird. That we, as token OF our love
and esteem, present him with a gold headed
cane with the inscripton-'To Dr.. Robert Page,
from his friends OF i3asvile, Powhattan county,
Virginia.
Resolued 18th. That we tender to him and his
Family our best wishes for their future happiness
and welfare. and we commend him to the people
OF StaHnton as an able physician, Christian
gentleman. and in every respect worthy OF their
confidence.
.Resolre 18th. That copy OF these resolutions
be sent to the Richmond Dispatch and to the
stanton papers for publication.
JOHN r. BAGLEY, Chairman.
A. w. WILSON. SecrefITu