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

Several years ago my brother who
resides with me, had very strange
sore TO break out on his leg-abOut
half way between the body and the
knec-which afterwards developed in
to IA rose cancer. 1t resulted from
a bruise made by the rubbing Of the
stirrup-lcathcr while riding.
The cancer continued TO grow until
it was about five inches long and three
wide. The flesh sloughed of, black,
rotton and foul, and it was almost
impossible TO procure IA servant that
would wait upon him, the air in the
room where he lay being so foul that
it would sickcn anyone who entered.
Every physician of any prominence in
the State was consulted, and treated
my brother without success. One
doctor finally advised him to try
Swift's Specific IS. 5. S.; he did 50,
and used nothing else. He commenced
to improve Immediately, and after
taking several bottles was completely
cured, and since 1884 not symptom
of the disease has manifest itself.
G A. GRIFFITH, Maytlower, Ark.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04

begins its 23d volume and the January
number with a paper on Bryant and
his place in our history. 1t also has "A
Rare Picture of Early. New York"
painted in IA panel oS>an old Dutch
war ship, never before published
But OF special interest for every
thoughtful reader are the papers by
Hon. Gerry w. Hazleton, Federal
and Anti-Federal"; Hon. James w.
Gerard, The Impress of Nationalities
upon the City Of New York;: "Ralph
lizard, the South Carolina Statesman"
by DR.. Manigault, of Charleston, and
american Republics-Their Ditferen-
ces," George w. Peavy. In its several
departments and in all its veried
features the number for January, 1890,
is fully up TO the standard. 1t is not
only the best publication Of its kind
on the continent. but there is really
no other which approaches it in scope
and general breadth and excellence of
character.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04
Serena Happenings.

Miss Annie BarrOws, of Chicago, is
visiting her brother, DR.. Barrows.
Miss Emma llibbs, of Grand Ridge,
was the guest Of Miss Lilly Hoag
during the holidays.
Quite a number of XmaS trees
adorned the various residences on
Xmas eve. Mrs. Trbble we believe
had very fine one for her little grand
children.
Leslie Kelly, son Of Prof. Kelly, shot
himself quite badly in the hand on
New Years day-quite an unfortunate
way Of commencing the New Year.
Quite pleasant time was enjoyed
New Years eve at the rink. Several
Somonauk people were present.
A. Stolp has daughter and SOn-in-
law visiting him from Kansas. We
have not learned the gentleman'S
name.
Mr.. and Mrs. Strawn spent the hOli-
days with Mr.. Henry Parr
Miss Olive Whitney spent part of
the holidays in Ottawa.
Mr.. Hall, who fell and hurt him
self some time ago, is slowly imprOv-
ing.
Chester Bcardslcy and Steve Elwell
played in Utica New Years night.
The concert Christmas eve was well
attended and passed off quite nicely,
'all performing their parts creditably.
MAX
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04
What Treason !

Editor FREE TRADER: In your is
sue of the DIST inst. | read the follow
ing among the important measures in
troduced at the opening of the present
session of Congress:
One Requesting the House ways
and means committee To report at an
early day plan and rate Of taxation,
10y which $3.50, 100000 shall be raised
annually on incomes and salaries in
excess of 5000"
What. Tax the rich man? Is there
a man in this broad land So base that
he would seek 10 wrench from the soft,
Silken hands of wealth moiety of
that gold To meet the needs of govern
ment? Is there economic hereto so
bold that he dareS suggest 10y such pro-
portion. the right to confront the pets
of our GLORIOUS American system of
taxation" with collection of reye-
nueS, who will demand of our Astors,
our Algers, our Blanes and Depews,
and few thousand other stall-fed
that they drop few of
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04

their sacred and swect-scented sheckels
into the Treasury that they have so
long and periodically taught the peo-
PIE to believe it was the duty of the
miners, the mechanics, the farmers,
the laborers, the mud sills Of our popu-
lation to keep full and overlooking, and
TO pay them very large tribute for
the privilege?
1t Is treason, Sir, most damnable;
and could a scheme so mOnstrOus and
plot so outrageous find origin and
growth outside of the head and heart
of some very, very wicked Democrat?
impossible, TRAMP.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04

GARFIELD, Jan. 2.-Nothing Of i'm
pOrtancc TO note here.
Dances have been many in the last
two weeks.
Warm weather has so prevailed that
January, 1890, ushered itself on us un'
suspected.
Considerable sickness prevails, most
Of which is Of minor import; occas-
iOnally a boil, "A mashed finger or an
attack Of rheumatism has to be treat
ed, all Of which DIR. DeVOc successfully
quiets.
During the last days of 1899 grain
rushed into Carried by the farmers re-
minded one of ye olden times, when
the streets of Ottawa were blockaded
by farm teams. NEXT.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04

The January Sc,ijner is very read
able number. 1t opens with an inter
esting account of "Water-storage in
the West" giving some remarkable
facts in regard to irrigation in the
west and equally remarkable facts in
regard to the rights Of individuals and
corporations as to water rights. The
article on "Thc Beauty Of Spanish
Women" treats of a topic few travellers
touch upon except in the most general
way. "Electricity in the Household
makes some valuable suggestions.
Other articles are THE Taris EXPOSE
ton, " "Tripoli Of Balbay," &c, with
poems, the serials, nc.
The PopuIar Science Monthly is giving
marked attention to live economic
topics, and its articles are always time
" and always valuable. In the Janu-
airy issue, Edward Atkinson writes of
The Future SituS Of the Cotton Man
ufacture of the United States, in
which the recent rapid increase Of cot
ton-spindles in this country, and the
South becoming formidable cOmpet-
itor Of New England in the cotton
manufacture, are discussed. "Publlc
Schools as affecting Crime and Vice" is
by Benjamin Reece, who brings figures
to show that as illitcracy has been di-
unfinished crime has actually increased,
and concludes that some effective
teaching of morality should be includ-
ed in our system of education. The
"Irrgaton of Arid Lands in the far
West is described by Henry j. Phil
pott, who tells also Of the effect OF this
practice on methods of agriculture
and State and national legislation.
Other important articles are-Letters
on the Land Question, Rare Forms of
Orchids, The Chinese Theory of Evo-
luton, a Harvest From the Ocean, &c.
The January 81. Nicholas is a con-
tinuation, SO to speak, Of the delight
full Christmas number, and is full OF
the holiday spirit, none the less charm
ing now the holidays are over.
The Mogdzine Of american History
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04

Last summer my appetite failed, my
health became poor and ! was in IA
very feeble condition, in fact, was
compelled to give up all business on
account of my health. | tried phySi-
clans and their medicines, but with
out avail. At length began taking
S. 5. s. and nothing else. After taking
several bottles | was entirely cured
and able to resume business. | in
creased nineteen pounds in weight in
less than a month after commenced
taking 5. 5. :. j. NJ. MABRY,
Abbevillc, ). G.
Treatise on blood and skin diseases
mailed free. SWIFT Specific Co.,
Atlanta, Ga.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04
KILL 1T FOR A QUARTER.
Don't Hack and Cough Yourself to Death
You are too Young.

There is absolutely no use in anyone
coughing their lungs up when bottle
of Forbes Congh Killer will put IA full
grown cough to sleep in few hours.
Forbes Cough Killer is no experiment,
no catch-penny medicine, but relia'
bic remedy, tried and stood the test, II
is not offered or guaranteed TO you by
some firm in Australia on New South
Wales, but made and put upon the
market with guarantee by a well
known and reliable merchant Of Otta
wa-Chas. NJ. Forbes. Now don't
cough any longer but get a bottle OF
Forbes Cough Killer before the cough
Kills XOu
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04

necessarily required such. The ola
veterans were given reserved seats ana
each received Il flag as IA token from
the school, after singing the Red,
White and Blue. DR.. Levi being so
enthused by its melody, ana recalling
events Of the sixties, I'VE think DOC
has been to "A Methodist Camp meet
Ing, called for three cheers for the licd
White and Blue, by the Vets. and the
audience heartily Joined in. Inc
national flowers were represented by
seven girls, each bearing banner with
her choice, as it were, with the follow
ing flowers: arbutuS, astcr, apple
violet, clover, royal rose. and golden
rod.
Mrs. Trude is expected home from a
visit to Quincy the latter part OF the
week.
Ewing Miller and wife are still Wis
iting here.
Mrs. Jack Fogle has very bad
gathering on her hand She is not
able to do any work.
Mrs. Silas Gallup has her meat ac-
counts made out and those owing hei
can find "A place for their spare change
The party given in the rink Christ
mas night was a pleasant allalr. lhcrc
was Il large crowd in attendance. we
forgot to mention the above last week.
There will be service in the NJ. f..
church next Sunday afternoon.
Burdctie and Henry Campbell at
tended church here last Sunday.
VIM. Hunt, Of Ottawa, attended the
Vesper Reading Circle on Saturday
evening and the Flag Concert on Tues
day evening. There appears to be
some attraction look out, ladies.
Walter Black came hame the middle
of last week for Il short stay with his
parents and friends here. lie Will re-
turd to Galcshurg next week.
Minnie McMullcn, who has been at
tending school at Morgan Park Is
home on vacation.
If all reports are true Ralph Boyd is
a hustler among the ladies.
Dearth & Parshall shipped almost
5000 pounds Of poultry last week ana
1t wasn't very good week Tor poultry
either.
We are glad to learn that Frank
Stason has rebuilt his foundry at Col
fax, w. r., and has commenced work
again in earnest. He has lately added
to himself better half, which OF
course is the one thing ncedful, ana
we predict a successful future. we
heartily extend congratulations.
There were no services in the Z. i.
church last Sunday by reason OF the
special service in the NJ. f.. church.
There will bcprcaching in the NJ f.
church every evening this week.
Geo. Jones was in Chicago last sat
urday and purchased lumber for new
barn and house. He will commence
work on the house Immediately.
There were large number mere on
Sunday from distance attending me
rcopcning of the NJ. f.. church. We
did not learn all the names.
The Sunday school presented the
Society flag, it being presented by
-. ID. Center in few well chosen
words and responded to 10y Rev. FORD
in behalf Of the Society, The pro-
gramme was lengthy but interesting
and well given. The different persons
acquitted themselves nobly and the
superintendent should feel proud OF
their effort. DEW DROP.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04
NOrMn,N.

All eyes have been eagerly looking
forth to the change which, peculiar in
It's own way, took place at - T.. NJ.
Tuesday, and Judging from the ring
ing Of bells throughout our little city
Father Time had given over to cupid
another link in the count of years.
For the past few days we have
passed many pleasant and enjoyable
hours in sociability, for while we were
not away visiting our friends were
calling on us, to such an extent that
we have concluded that we are not en-
tircly left to ourselves. ale that
would have friends must himself be
friendly"
Mr.. Osmon Atkinson is teaching
near Marscillcs and finds it quite agree
able in his new quartcrS-SucccSs to
you.
Mr.. Bccbc, our ncighbor on the north,
has rented the old Guam farm,caSt of
MS.
There was a lively time for IA few
moments in our burg, last Tuesday
\ mortgage sale was the cause OF So
many teams along Chicago Avenue.
"lf you haven't had that arm cut or
gaShcd, better call in Or. Bower, and
be vaCcinatcd"-S Small pOX.
70 Ottawa went SO many Of our
town folks, last Monday, that it re-
minds one Of the twelve wise men of
RumNNerdOm, but the cause is il Just
one and some one needs to file to the
front or 1.-THE ship is (n0t) ours"
Misses Lcttie and Carrie RicrSOn are
visiting near Seneca this week.
\ surprise on Mrs. lnglcson, a few
days ago, was complete one To the
old lady, but all had Il very enjoyable
time, and now that little home is filled
with the comforts of IA long winter.
Mr.. Frank RoSenQuiSt, Of Rochelle,
H., is visiting his early home and
many friends here.
There looms up above the building
to the east of the Mason residence "A
new barn, just the thing for the place.
Begin the new year well 10y SubScrih-
ing for the FREE TRADER.
Mr.. +. William Smith was in Chica-
go last Saturday and now ne can tell
YOU all about it. but for all that he is
still himself and that only.
Miss Mary kuntson, of Earl, is here
visiting with her sister, Mrs. w. G..
ROSenqust.
our Sunday school had IA Christmas
tree at the NJ. Il. church the night of
the 18th. commemorative the occasion
Although the evening was "A pleasant
one. the travelling was at its worst,
Notwithstanding, the church was filled
To its capacity and hudreds Were pres
ent from far and near. The tree was
magnificent one and SO well filled
was il that, with its trimmings, il pre-
scented grand appearance. The deco
ration over the stage was well design
ed in evergreen, the words lcttered
in silver over the green. \ large star
i'm gold hung from the center enclrclcd
with "A beautiful wreath about which
was the word Bethlehem, taStefully
designed. The exercises opened with
"A welcome song followed 10y series of
Rotations and song. The children
deserving great credit for rendering
so well their parts in the programme.
But most of all, the arrival Of st.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04

Wind. rainy weather and roads
muddy and not much business going
on since Gilbert broke and burned.
He was up last week to estimate the
damage and is going to build again as
soon as possible.
Ed BclrOse has just opened a new
gravel pit and says that for Wedron
streets he will charge nothing. Now
is the time to fix up the town.
Chas BelroSe has another job OF put
ting gravel on the roads for the town.
He will begin his work soon.
The sand pit is getting along nicely
now. Mr. Bratfet, the foreman, is do
ing his best to have things go right
now.
John Benson had some trouble with
his boarders and fired two Of them out
the other night.
New Years day was celebrated the
other night by Il crowd Of about "A
dozen men under the influence Of bad
whisky and IA little cider and whooped
things up just Il little bit.
Park Cole has returned from his
big hunt to Beaver Lake aud says that
the biggest game he shot while he was
gone was IA wild turkey. That's good.
Stub Flemming has been taking a
few days lay of at the pit and is one
Of the boys.
l. VI. Stcarns spent his birthday
with his friends and relatives. He
was Il years old ON New Years day.
Mrs. Minnie and Miss Sadie Cole
were guests at Mr.. Stcarns' last week.
Tommy BelroSe is learning to pound
brass and is going rapidly ahead. lie
will soon be able to take an Office him
self
Mat Dcbolt says he wishes some one
would build IA sidewalk from his house
to town SO he would not lose any OF
the backing of his new boots when
he went up TO the poStotlice or depot.
ROSE BUD.
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Nicholas, himself, was enjoyed especi-
ally by the little folks. 1t was late
hour when every one having received
their presents and departed homcward
the better for their enjoyment.
We wish you all happy New Year.
ANTITRUST.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04

Should be used by the young woman,
she who suffers from any disorder
peculiar to her sex, and at change of
life is Il powerful tonic: benefits all
who use it. Write the Bradllcld Reg.
Co., Atlanta, Ga, for particulars.
Sold by all druggists.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-01-04

No one can witness the sutferingS of
the baby, without feelings of extreme
pity; for these SutfcringS, however,
DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup is the remedy.
For strengthening and rehabilitat-
ing the digestive organs there is no
better medicine than LaXador. At all
druggists. Price only - cents.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-08-07
To Expedite Tariff Legislation

Three plans have been proposed to
eliminate the troublesome sugar
question and advance the Mckinley
tariff bill in the Senate.
Senator Hale of Maine. several
weeks since introduced a resolution
embodying the spirit and purpose OF
Mr.. Blaine's Pan-American ideas bv
entrusting all questions of reciprocity
In trade, such as that involved in the
sugar question, to President Harri-
son.
Senator Pierce of North Dakota has
proposed an amendment to the Nc
kinley bill by which the question of
reimposing the duties on sugar is
handed over to the discretion of the
President, as against any country
which within year from the passage
of the bill, may decline to enter into
reciprocal relations with this country
on the Blaine plan
The Albany New York Journal has
made a suggestion, which is attract
ing attention throughout the eoun-
try, that the sugar provisions of the
Mckinley bill be eliminated for the
time being and the rest of the meas
ure passed in the near future. In
thatevent diplomatic correspondence
could be had and the reciprocity de-
sired could be secured.
One of these three plans should be
adopted Immediately. The best in
terests of the country demand speedy
action on the comprehensive scheme
of tariff revision involved in the Nc
kinley bill.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-08-07
Vermont Republicans United.


The Montpelier ArgHS is disap-
pointed. 1T not meeting with sue
cess in its efforts to stir up contention
in the Republican councils of the
State. The 4rgus was exceedingly
solicitous for the Republicans during
the State canvass, and now that the
contest is over, and the Republicans
have heartily endorsed the nominees
of the convention, the 4rgNS' occu-
patton as a creator of dissensions is
gone. All occasion for further debate
so far as candidates are concerned
has passed. Save the commotion in
the argus office all is serene, and
both the victors and the vanquished
in the late canvass are Congratulating
themselves that the battle was fought
before the hot wave reached Vermont.
Thanks to the staunch Republican
ism of Vermont, which always pre-
sents united front to its enemies,
and thanks, too, to the demagogism of
a Democratic leader which has result
ed, as some members of his own party
have plainly intimated, in reducing
the Democratic vote of Vermont from
$4,000 in 1873 to 10000 in 1888,
neither Mr.. Page nor any other candi-
date on the Republican State ticket
need fear election by a handsome ma
jority.
As matter of fact political differ
ences in Vermont just now, SO far as
they amount to anything of a serious
nature, are confined to the Democratic
camp, where a leader who has been in
the habit of having his every COM
mand promptly obeyed now finds him
self filling what many Democrats hope
and believe, and what he himself fears
will be his last term in office as the
Democratic boss of Vermont.
The Republicans are united in the
support of their nominees from Car
roll S. Page for Governor down
through the entire State ticket, as the
next election will show. As for our
selves, we cheerfully subscribe to the
following from an editorial in Satur-
days Boston .f0n1naI on Vermont's
politics: "The man who permits per
sonal pique to dull his zeal for the
success of the great principles to
which he is pledged is not good Re
publican. The question whether this
man or that man shall be the party
nominee for Governor is of small con
sequence compared with the urgent
need that the Republican cause shall
sweep the State, and sweep it by the
usual majority. The election comes
early in Vermont, and a large Repub-
lican vote will encourage the Repub-
ican canvass in other sections of the
country"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-08-07
The Democratic Convention.

The Democratic mass convention
at Hyde Park on Wednesday of last
week drew out an audience of about
forty. The good hay weather may
have been one of the causes for this
small attendance, but the principal
cause was undoubtedly the fact that
the Democratic vote in this county is
very small, being but little more than
One-fourth of the Republican vote.
The convention was, however, made
up of representative men of that
party, many of them being men who
have spent a lifetime in its ranks.
There was a remarkable difference
between this convention and that of
the Republicans of the preceding day,
there being a noticeable scarcity of
young men. The audience was COM
posed principally of those past the
meridian of life. Say what we may
about our Democratic friends, the de-
votion of the old warehouses to the
principles of Andrew Jackson is a
pleasing thought to consider They
know that theirgatherings are purely
formal, and yet they assemble at the
county seat as regular as the biennial
term comes around, and by resolu-
tions pledge themselves to the sup
port of their party principles and re-
solve that the Republicans are all a
very naughty set. This done, the old
patriarch of the party, Waldo Brig
ham, Esq, arises in his place and de
livers his invectives on the personnel
of the Republican leaders, from Pres
ident down to fourth-class postmas-
tiers, intermingling with his quite
commonplace nouns a series of adj
iectives not found in any of the later
This amuses the moss
backs and the small boys Theycheer, |
get enthusiastic. move to adjourn and
20 home The sublime and the ride /
IIous are intermingled in "a most
happy manner and inasmuch as they
10 no one any harm, let us believe
hat they are productive of good.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-08-07

VERMONT IN REDFIELD.-The Red.
field (Dakota) Journal gives an ac-
count of a meeting of Vermonters in
that place July Is. A big dinner was
the feature of the gathering after
which came a pleasing literary and
musical program. Among the speak
ers was the venerable Moses E.
Cheney, formerly Barnard, who gave
the company a song or two besides a
speech, and was loudly applauded.
These officers of the association were
chosen: President, C. NJ Howe, Mel
cite; Secretary, 0. D. Towne, Gran
don; Vice-President, S. r. Davis,
of Rose, S. p. Watkins of Ashton, j.
p. Hinckley of Tular; Executive
Committee, Judge Howe, N, p. Brom-
ley, o. S. Basford, E. G. Chandler J.
A. Moore. After jolly and memoir
able meeting, the Vermonters ad-
journed to get together again next
July.