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OTTAWA, ILL., SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 1882.
VOLUME 42.
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LOCAL MATTERS
Livery & Feefl Mk
PETER EGAN
Weald reipeotfaUr announce to the oltUen of Ottaw sao
r lclnlty tht he ha one of lh snolceit Livery Stock la tub
at tho City Stable, ioeb a the
Latent Stylr! of Hacks, Carriage! ail Bogpri,
fo let at price to f alt tliaei. rartle. Wedding. Funeral.
l'lu-Nlcs.Ac, supplied with good rig on ihort notice, and
funeral In the country or adjoining town promptly at
tended to, Prou taken to nd trom the depot, or to tin
lountry, QlKhtordi t9f Keinember the place on Main
street, near Fox lilver Brlflpe. ,,
June 6, loM. fKTKH KUAN.
SCHOOL BOOKS
Of all kinds
At Usmau & Hapemau s
18 La Salle St.
MOUUNING PAPER, (ffiffiSCB
variety, at Oaman HaDemaB'.wetol Court Hon
OCR AGKNTS.
TUB KI1KE TItAPEB ruiy be obtained at the following
places by the lnnle copy, or ubcrlpllon will be taken for
any length of time at the regular rate:
1). Wiley, Seneca.
K. L. Uonaoho, Streator. ,
. II. Tkowbridos, Marseilles.
(iao. II. IIibokr, for Troy Grove, Ojihlr and Walthain.
Addresa, Troy Grove.
The paper 1 always on file at the office of the Kock Island
ft. H., 56 Clark at., under Blicr-.nan Bouse, Chicago, for con
venience of our friend.
The Crmrehes,
I'ltxIytriiim.Rex. 3. H. Shay, of Streator,
will preach In the Presbyterian church on Sab
bath morning. All cordially tnvlled.
JJaptist Rev. Mr. McPhureoB in his pulpit
morning: and cveniue. Subjects: "The Better
Future," and "The Gospel of Foolishness."
Conii-erntionaL Subjects of discourse to-inor
row a. v., "Church Music;" p. at., "Our Fath
tr Who art in Heaven," belnir the first of a se
ries on the Lord's Prayer.
W. J. Neelv has Etsex boars for sale.
J. P. Flick, buys live turkies and chickens.
Piano fou Sale Cheap. -Enquire of lira.
sa Foster, west Madison 6treet.
Am-
The Business Men's Association meets on next
Monday evening in the hall in Cheever's block.
do to Spencer's for those
lined boots, just the thing
weather.
well-made, warm
for cold, sloppy
There will be a public inbtallation of officers of
Toutl Lodue, I. O. O. F at their hull in Opera
House Block, on next Monday evening.
The Sunday School of the M. E. church of
West Serena will have a variety supper in the
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J. E. Porter is selling off his stock of eastern
buggies. He says they must go to make room
for the largest Btock of farm implements ever
brought to Ottawa.
The owners of imported stock horses are to
have a meeting at White's hotel, in this city,
January 12th, to consider their interests and take
measures to advance the same.
'there ure rumors of a pooling by the Rock Is
land and Burlington roads of the business at Ot
tawa; tli ut Is, n division of the Chicago business.
The rumor has not yet been confirmed.
Note Hedurtlou of Triers at City Mill
(ilt Edge flour, made from the choicest wheat
the country affords, $3.70 per i bbl. sack.
Second grade Hour, :J per bbl. sack.
Buckwheat flour, best in the market, (1.3M per
bbl. sack.
New Kurelupes,
Messrs. Osmun & Hapcman have on sale a new
envelope, illuminated with a picture of the City
of Ottawa on the face, engraved from a photo by
Wheeler. These are very handsome goods and
should be een by all business men.
Mr. Thos. Stumpb, who hns been appointed
C, tt.ik Q. agent at South Ottawa, will at his
office there continue to handle hard and soft coal
(which he delivers to all parts of the city), at the
most reasonable rates. His telephone is No. f,
and he would be pleased to receive orders of
any size for any class of coal. . I
The ost office passed on Sunday into the I
hands of W. E. Bowman. OttoGondolf becomes
money order clerk, and Is one of the best of boys.
He has had some experience and will please ev
erybody. These are the oniy changes. As soon
as the force get fairly into the harness a number
of accommodations will be added: opening for
an hour on Sunday; a stamp window open at all
times, Ac The new incumbent promises to be
a success.
Notice to Shipper.
On January 3d, the C, B. Si R. R. Co.
opened their new freight depot in Chicago, on
Canal street, between Harrison and Polk. Thi
is in the heart of the city and as near to the
business distrktas thatof any otherroad. Here-jor
after it will cost no extra dravaire to iret freight
to our station or away from It Our present fa-l
Cinues lor aomg riusinees are excellea Dy no
other road. Please order good shipped by the
C, B. A Q. R. R. T. H. Minus, AgeuU
Mr. E. St. John, general ticket and pajaengvr
aent of the Rock Island road, has issued an or
der granting occupancy to seats la chair-cars
without extra charge to all persons holding first-
class tickets, whether single or round trip; all;
persons noiu.ng mileage tickets (regular or edi-
torial), and all persons holding annual or trip
passes (not including stock contracts). All other
persons will be excluded unless they hold written
orders from an officer of the company permitting
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tacm to enjoy that privilege.
Special Sale of Winter Good.
The most Important announcement wo have
to make to-day la tho beginning of a special sale
of winter goods at II. J. Uillen'b, and the prom
ise by the house of a sweeping reduction on all
winter goods special prices for the next 30 days.
This announcement is Important, for at II. J.
Uii.lkn-'s these announcements are always foU
lowed by the reductions.
The reasons for this sale are obvious: a late
season; and the Immense stock on hand, owing
to a broken season. They must be clesred oat,
and to do this a great many desirable and useful
fabrics shall be sold at less even than the cost to
manufacture. There is only a short season left
and room must be had for spring invoices soon,
and to move this immense stix-k duriug the sea
son these great reductions have been made.
The Dns Good toek in all the different and va
ried textures;
TJie Clunk ami Dilimu and Cloak st-vk in all
finer qualities;
The Flannel, Blanket ami Cloth toek;
UheXothm nUx k;
In fact, all winter goods found in the most
complete first-class houses;
All are offered at their special prices; all must
be moved and prices shall not stand in the way.
We cannot urge tho community to callforfurther
particulars. Great reductions have been made,
and it lies with the public to improve the oppor
tunity. . . .
Tub Groi bby Hoi be is also moving in the
same rank, announcing new and lower prices on
few, mffct awl miarn. The stock of the house Is
complete, and no back scat will be taken for any
one on first class goods and low prices.
A complete and large stock in the boot and
shoe department. Goods and prices to suit all
classes of buyers.
Mr. Gillen is certainly offering great bargains,
and we urge the public to call and Investigate for
themselves. All welcome.
There will be a public Installation of officers
of the var.iou Masonic Lodges at the Masonic
Hull on next Wednesday evening. The follow
lug officers were elected: Occidental Lodge, A
F. & A. M., Monday, Jau. 2d: W. M., Jas. Mc
Manns; S. W., L. Perkins; J. W., W. K. Stew
art; Tress., II. C, Nash; Sec'y, A. K. Iloffman
Tyler, D. R. Gregg. Shabbona Chapter, R. A
M., Wednesday, Jan. 4th: W, L. Milhgan, H. P.
S. J. Chapman, K. ; Solomon Degen, Scribe; L.
Peklns, C. H.; K. W. King, P. 8.; T. C. Gibson
R. A. C; Geo. Mills, M. F. V.; Alex. Ilanna, M
8. V.; W; II. Oilman, M. F. V.; II. C. Nash
Treas ; A. M. Hoffman, Sec'y; D. R. Gregg, Ty.
ler. Ottawa Commandery, No. 10, K. T., Wed
neseay, Jan. 5th: Ed. II . 8miih, E. C; R, M. Mc
Arthur, Generalissimo; T. C. Gibson, Capt. Gen
eral; W. B. .Titus, Prolate; L. Perkins, 8. W.
E. C. IUthewayi J. W. H. O. Nash, Treas.; A.
M. UoITmuu, Recorder; D. R. Gregg, Capt. of
Oiiaras;" '
The " Jilil" Carpet Sweeper
For sole at Hull's. This is the latest patent, cn
tlrely different from all others and decidedly the
best. Cull and see it at Hull's.
J. P. Flick buys live turkies and chickens.
Puinpsl Pniiipal
Wholesale and retail. The I. X. L. Is warranted
equal to the best; and wc will not be undersold
in pumps, sewing machines or anything in our
line. F. D. Sweetskr & Co
We understand that Scott Bros. A Co. have
nliiced their orders with l ln' mnnufiirttirnra for a
IttrK0 6totk of ia(llos, ttn(1 culWrcn.8 flD0 elioe8
which will arrive in time for their openine in
their new building.
The Herbert Dramatic Company have occupied
the Opera House, giving a round of sttiactive
plays to good houses through the week. Some
of their plays have been entirely new here, and
uone were very much worn. The company Is
very good one for one making 6o little noise
by colored lithographs; and those who have been
to see them this week have been treated to very
neat and enjoyable entertainments. None of the
company would perhaps start on a "starring
tour" expecting to come out at the end of the
year with a ' bar'l" and a cart loud of tcstimo.
nials; yet we have sat out many a "dollar show"
that was not equal to these entertainments
Their chief merit lies in their evenness. No one
of the party is so great as to overshadow the
rest; there Is no stumbling over the lines; no
awkward waits; no other disagreeables; while
the weakest member of the party (wc haven't
picked him out ye!) is tho good average actor
The Herberts are worth seeing; aDd are modest
iu fixing their prices at 35 and 25 cts gTo day, at
2 p. x., they give "Rooms for Rent," played with
success on Monday night, at 25 and 15c prices.
To-night Is the Jefferson version of "Rip Van
Wikkle," with Burton as Hip. To-night closci
their engagement.
Moornlar Good Department.
Scott Bros. & Co. will have arranged in their
store a special department for monruiuij inotln. A
large stock will be purchased for this depart
ment. Fifty piano and organs to rent at Mrs. Brow.
er s. instruments sold on monthly payments.
Pianos and organs sent to any part of the coun.
ty, state or adjoining states. First class goods
fully warranted.
Largest stock in the state west of Chicago.
Store on Madison st.
Remember, tnal we put on sale to-day 100 la.
dies' black union beaver cloaks and dolmans at
prices ranging from f 1.50 to $5 00. Persons de-
siring such garments will find the prices ex
tr,;Im;1J 'r- We have just received afresh stock
,"K,ier"Iril:ed Karnente in this line, which
wln Rold at rrice,s correspondingly h'.
Reraemb'r r child's, misses', ladies' and gen
tiemen's underwear.
Remember our flannels and blankets.
Remember our hosiery and gloves.
Remember our notions (for we are very notion
al). Our ladies' hood (the Celef tlal) is a beauty.
It is said that the design was obtained through a
medium from spirit land.
Remember that our ttm k embraces fully and
affectionately dry goods of every description.and
that prices are always satisfactory to purchasers.
A. Lvxrn.
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- nf wer Kreatett 'emT,?n
earth for Impotence, leanness, sexual debilltr,
1 at druggUU. Depot Max Knenssl. "
The Aeon
Line of Stoves are becoming the most popular
goods in the market. We are receiving cod.
stantly the most flattering voluntary commends
tious from our customers, two of which we In
sert this week.
Floral Homb. Fall River. Dec. ii, 'M.
Mettr. Mauley, Jordan t Coiplen : It Is proper
and right that I should say (Id view of the cir
cumstances and facts of the case) that the Acorn
Range which I purchased of you In September
has actually disappointed us. We thought we
were getting something nice, but It Is far hotter
than we thought It could be, or even better than
your recommendations. And as to the top warm
ing closet, It is simply indispensable. As a heat
er, it caunst be beaten. I can make a hot tire,
hot enough to bake, In five minutes. And as a
baker) give us a call about meal time and our
women will show you such bruud as, when you
have feasted upon it, you will not Boon forget,
but will waot more. The man who contrived It
Is a benefactor to this generation.
Yours for right, even woman's right,
A. M. Enensoi..
ifttutr. Affinity, Jortlan if- f?otWr Gentlemen:
The Forrest Acorn boughtof you last fall proved
to be even better than you represented it to be.
We believe it to bo the best heater we have ever
seen, both as regards heating capacity, economy
and apparent durability. It is so constructed
that we can control it almost perfectly, night
and dnv. Tou cannot say too much In its favor.
Rcspy, E. T. Kbaoi.b,
Marseilles, Ills.
Sold by Mani.ev, Jordan & Cowi.es.
Coutmued.
The undersigned, appreciating the considerate
patronage extended through a period of over
twenty years by bis many friend, and with con
fidence In past experience to be able to suit both
head, foot and pocket-book with neat, stylish and
perfect fitting goods, will continue the old mot
to of "Quick sales and small profits" through
the year lsSJ. J. Meoaftis.
The "photograph" man has come to grief af
ter several months of fat work in town. The
man had his wagon and moved around townpho.
tographlng dwellings, and in a few days came
back ajid offered the pictures for sale, at the rate
of f I to fi each. This was an infringement of
the license laws, and he was requested to deeist.
Not doiHg so he was lined f 30 and costs, when
he weakened. On a piteous appeal ha was let otf
with payment of the costs, when he again bris
tled up and will try it again. If this man can
be stopped, why not shirt men, book peddlers,
itinerant solicitors of job printing, and such
like
Prof. Harrison, well known in this city as an
accompllsned teacher of vocal music, after an
absence of several years has returned to Ottawa
and proposes to re-open his school in vocal mu
sic aa usual. He will take private pupils in voice
culture and is ready for class work. Orders may
be left at the drug store of Mr. Gebrlng.
On Wednesday morning Stephen Flopd, a
blacksmith, saw Peter Leonard of the' wcrt side,
sitting on the foundry bridge. He thought the
man drunk, but found he was sick. The old
man tried to walk toward town, but at the boiler
making shop fell down, and as Flood stopped to
pick him up he found him dying, dissolution
taking pluce almost immediately. Leonard had
been sick for some weeks with dropsy, and the
coroner's jury found the death to have been
from natural causes. He leaves three children
Nellie, a cook at the Streator House, a married
daughter and a son, also In Streator. They were
telegraphed p, but made no sort of response,
and Leonard was burled In the potter's field.
J. P. Flick buys live turkies and chickens.
The Sanders Bros., carpenters and builders,
have just completed a shop near the north end
of La Salle street bridge, where they may be
found In the future, or where word for them insy
be left. Their increasing business has mude the
shop a necessity as well as a convenience; and
they will be pleased to have their friends and tin
public call on them there.
The Fall- by tho Sisters of Mercy held lust week
and on Monday night was very successful. The
total receipts were $2,8U1.G'.), and expenses f'i-l'.t.-77,
leaving net proceeds of jtt.CtO.in. The ull'alr
was well managed and proved interesting and
enjoyable to all who attended. The dressing case
was voted to E. J. Kelly, the cane to M. White,
the doll to Miss Louie Maher; the cutter was
won by Martin Ryan, the organ by leo. O'Meara,
the colt by Agnes Doran, picture "Rock of Ages"
by Johnny Lynch, picture of Father Donovan by
Maggie O'Brien, marine scene by Will. Barnard,
fursbyJas. Fox, quilt by Paul TUsedre, set of
china by Patrick Wolf, silver pitcher by John
Dumphy, Ac, fcc.
Every evening the ball was crowded with peo
ple, and amusement was unlimited. Music en
livened the scene and the evenings passed off
pleasantly, every one seeming to enjoy being
there. Following U a statement of the receipts
and expenditures, as furnished by the Sisters:
receipts.
Door $-. GO
Refreshment table... 24H.otJ
Altar Society table J71.:i!l
Young Ladies' Sodality table l,::ui
Total receipts i,Kl.B!
KXPEMTCKF.
Hall 105.00
Music
35.00
30.50
40.00
4U.:;7
10.00
Youog Ladies' Sodality table...
Altar Society table
Refreshment table
Sundries
Total expenditure
3!
Gross receipts
f2,800.fi9
Total expenditures 340.77
Net proceeds f2,r50.2
They furnish for publication the following card
also:
The Sisters of Mercy return mostcordial thank
to me kind, good people of Ottawa and the
neighborhood, who have labored with so much
r.eal sod contributed with so much generosity
daring the Fair. The Sisters are especially In-
ueuwu wi me gooa isaics lor ineir noble eirort
to make the Fair eminently a success, and to all
tieir gentlemen assistants who labored so earn.
etly In the cause. The kindly spirit manifested
ny an parries on tne occasion Has rendered the
r air an event to be ever remembered by the Sis
ters with the deepest gratitude. The prayers of
our community shall be unceasingly offered to
the throne of the Almighty, begging Him to
Mess their generous benefactors in time and in
Eternity.
Special thanks are due the principal donors:
Rev. Thomas O'Gara, an organ; Mr. John Shee
han. a three-year-old colt; Mr. John Leonard
and several gentlemen of the parish, a cutter;
Mrs. Wra. Reddirk, an oil painting. "Rock of
Age;" Miss Mettie Wood, "Marine View;" Sis
ter ot siercy ol Chicago, crayon portrait of Fe'.h
er Donovta; and many other articles by various
merchants and druggists of the city.
Sisters op Mebct.
Goods at Half Price.
Having bought the balance of the stock of
Hull & Bartels and removed It to my store, I will
sell the goods at one-half price, consisting of
Buck Glow and Mitt, .
Gtnt' I'ttdcnttar,
.Va? a nil t'ur Capx,
liobe. Blank tt i, itc.
Now is the time to buy these goods at half
their value.
The assortment of gloves and mitts Is the best
in fie city. W. H. flrti..
;
New Year's day was a very pleasant one in Ot-'
tawa this year. The day itself, as to weather,
could not have been much Improved. There
were eight or ten houses mentioned by the pa
per as receiving calls, at which were fouad
some sixty ladles. The number of callers were
About the tame. The railing began after noon,
and was kept up until about 8 o'clock. Tho la
dies' tables were generally very elegant and coy.
ered with elaborate refreshments. The toilets of
the ladies were beautiful. The cards were gen
orally pretty, but the variety was not nearly so
great as usual, owing to the paucity of stylet
from .the manufacturers. The absence of the
"comic'designs was quite marked.
The public continue to be delighted with the
seasonable stock of boots and shoes at Child A
Phlpps'. The supply of all goods for men's and
hoys' Wear Is well kept up to the demand, 'While
the stork ot ladles' and misses' goods Is special
ly full and choice. No pains will be spared to
make this stock the best in the city always, and
all are cordially Invited to call. ' '
J. P.-flick buys live turkies and chickens.
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Svveral handsome wedding outfits have been
neul out of Scott Bros. 4 Co. 's dress making
rooms within the past two or three weeks. This
firm make a specialty of fine dress goods and
trimmings suitable for wcddiDgs and parties. .
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ObltWry.j 1;, J .( ' .-i-il-t"
William Kirkpatbicb. Cash was bora in Li
ster, Bradford county, Penna., Oct. lOtb. lftli
He came west, to Galena, in 1836, and from
thence went to Wisconsin. lie married Mary A.
Burt In im, and lived In Wisconsin' land Michi
gan up to 1867, when he went to Tennessee, re
malalng there till 1869. lie came to Ottawa In
that year, nuking this city bis home, till last
April, when he removed to Streator. ! He had
beau in falling health since Jojst spring, but wa
able to be about till the middle of September,
siucc which time t he had bees confined to the
house and was a great sufleror"" He died at R p.
m. Sunday, Jan. lstof dropsy of the chest. Ills
remains were laid by the side of bis little grand,
son, Willie, whose loss he never cased to regret,
lie wat conscious' of .bis approaching dissolu
tion, spA of It ealmlff,. ni nty oreads 4Ali
as a severance from his friends. His last days
were cheered by tho presenco of his only sur.
viving Bister, whom he had not seen for muny
years. She and one brother are all now remain
ing of a family of eleven. .
A job lot of children's woul hose at one-half
price;
A new stock of collar goods at old prices;
Look out for bargains ut Hull's.
W. II. IIl I.L.
Messrs. W. II. Fowler & Co., cigar manufac
turers and tobacconlts, hnve now been In their
new quarters just six months. The change from
an upper back room to a line store on the first
floor, lius been a decided success, and their trade
since has been rapidly increasing. Their retail
store 1b fully up to the times, and is doing a neat
business. Their manufacturing is their chief
business, however, and they are now working 13
hands, turning out from 40,000 to 50,000 cigars
a month. Their favorite brands "Callendar,"
10c, and "Home Trade," 5c, arc found nt all first
class cigar stands and bars and are rapidly grow.
Inginto greuter popularity. They, of course,
make other brands and many speelul brands for
dealers. They find their trudu good enough to
be constantly pushing them to till orders, undare
consequently happy ; aui as they muke tip top.
reliable goods they are deserving of their success,
Kto juriietiia. Meantime, call and scu them
when you waHt a nice cigar.
J. P. Flick buvs live turkies and chickens.
Spencer has a full line of warm-lined, solid
comfortable, soft leather boots of all sizes, Just
the thing for sloppy, coid, wintry weather, and
they are very cheap. Call.
140 Year.
experience lu putting up pre
Forue it IKKIAt'.-.
Twenty years'
scriptions.
Diaries for lv3, in all styles and sizes, at Os
man .V llupeman s.
Ited-lingH, Itoaaliea,
Rats, mice, ants, flies, vermin, mosquitoes, in
sects, Ac, cleared out by "Rough on Rats." 15c
boxes at druggists.
The public schools opened on Tuesday, but
rnu ii y pupils are out because tliry have sore
rms," and many others were sent away because
they hadn't.
Library Keport,
The were books in the Young Ladies' Pub
lic Library Dec. 1st. 1V41. Since that tune 45
have been added, making at present time 543.
During the month there have tieeu 54a persons
st tbe library, some to take books away and ctb
er to remain and read. There have beer. 300
books taken from the library during the month.
Several valuable donations have teen made dur
ing the time, Mr. Rector. Ilitt presenting tbe
Xalural Setentijtf Journal, which is published
senl-monthly; Mr. Wo. Reddlck, four new
books; Mr. Wm. Graham, a book of poems; Miss
Rushoell, 11 of tbe Sentiilt Lihrary ; Mr. Ward
Lock wood, Atlantic Munthlit; Hon. Wm. Cul
len, Commercial Reports; ail of which have been
gratefully received. The library is open every
day except Sunday from 3 o'clock until 9. Free
to all. The Librarian will make a report the first
of each month. L. F. Ma v. Librarian.
The directors of the C.
B. A Q. road made Ot-
tawa a visit yesterday.
A new stock of beautiful jrf,ld and velvet pic
lure frames Just received at Daman tHarx-maa'a
Photograph albums. In great variety, and
lower than they can be found elsewhere. Be
sure and see Ocman A ITapeman's stock before
buylu;.
Clearlnoqt sale before moving to their new
store hat' commenced. Not wishing to carry
any of their present stock into their new build
ing they will sell cheap.
They are telling their S5c. flannels for 25c.
8hort lengths best prints 4c.
All remnants will be sold at a sacrifice.
Heavy white crochet quilts 00c, worth 11.95.
50o Balmoral skirt for 25c.
Fult and flannel skirts greatly mhutd.
Marseilles guilts, worth $3.50 to 3.00 at $1.87.
3.00 cloaks for $1.00. ,f ;
4.50 cloaks for $3.50. w
8.00 cloaks for $5.00.
All cloaks and dolmans marked down.
Ladles' suits In fancy colors and black cash,
meres at the lowest prices ever made. '
Notice tbe low prices on underwear, h6stery
and gloves.
Tht oootit nill be tM, and Scott Bros. & Co s Is
the place to buy. -
The Brush Elortnc Light Co. of this city, by
( apt. Blanchard, are taking subscriptions for ad
ditional lamps. The price asked Is 50 cU. per
lamp per night. If sufficient subscriptions are
obtained, a 40 light machine will be put In.'
J. P. Flick buys live turktet and chicken.
CLSniilflG
SALE. :
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000 Dolls at a Sacrifico
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ii. '!! an" ""'Jar Doll.M,4 ft Uet.
1 Klniy-lx Doll, which were sample, exceedingly low.
Ten; twit Toy' Waicliee, Sri toe Tor Watches, Set 80c Toy
i H niches, stem-winder, which will go. Its.
i I ! m . Ten hole Rlchter Mouth Organ, 1.
.bivib.il '. i' ToyCatora,5,nand36o.
i jVv.vcr chep. t, 8,11, 14 and inc.
j Few Stopping batch, lea than ct.
::;V .1 ovS-eakc Hirte 10o Soap, Kc.
arge Family Bibles Wonderfully Low
,! : . -Autograph Album, i, 9 and lie.
r. i.i XlUldreu's pliliea, all trade, very cheap.'
Five (UlrcGood Note Paper. JJoj 5 uulrea Beat Note Pa
per, z,et t quirea Letter raner, J6c.
lj VflK Frame. 8S eta. Caclnet Frame. ltcts.
I. .. , .Macaulay't History of England, 11.78.
j ui W u i - KeD(Un., liv HorM ,look( fc
,'. Lot of Photograph Albmns lens than cost!
Nine cakeHosp, warranted good, 30c. '
Flnc'L'liliia Miip and Cup aud Hantere. 8, 1 11 17 A lie.
; :- , Mate, Cup ami Sauter, ajc.
TOYS AT NO PRICE.
These and many other k-mxIh niun Ik sold i,r given away, to
make room far sprliiK stuck, fall curly.
REMEMBER.
ify Druij ,s(,-k is AUeain JrWh ami Pure,
With ciiiii'tfnt and best clerks In utlrndance.
Largest Stock of School Books in the
County, at Bottom Prices.
Yours, far Haivaiiis, Orupi, Biok mid Paints.
E. Y. GRIGGS.
Bead Our Guarantee-Study Our Compass.
Wk are the Oldest Onb Puicf. Clothing House in the State. No
Salesman is allowed to deviate from
x
ed, If customers Dud the articles unHatiMfnctorj, sad return tte unworn aid uninjured
within 16 days of the date of purchase.'
Signed,
HOME
BIG6
bill II
5Glh SEMI-ANNUAL STATEMENT.
CASH CAPITAL,
Reserve for Itc-1 us.
ml all other
l.lahllltlea.
Xct Surplus,
Cash Assets July 1, 1SSJ,
Losses Paid at Ottawa Agency, $'.1,405.1?.
Losses Paid at the (Jieat Chicago Fire, $3,luO,oOti.07.
Losses Paid at CJreat Boston Fire, .$ .4,164.43.
Total Losses Paid Since Organization,
$31,282,295.18.
GEO. W. RAVENS, Agent, - S. E. comer P. 0. Clock
I
S7 A y?
Hlrh Krtionl Burtdtnf. Ottawa. 111. Day
and evenlni
iou for Pennanstnp, Arithmetic, Book-keeping aad
nierciai txirmipoBoenc.
Sept. 10, lHSI.-StiKM-lstp
Students admitted at any time.
W. A. KKKW, Principal.
OSUAU & NAPEUAU
Now light up their stock of Fancy
Goods with the
OUR STOCK OF
FANCY GOODS
I the ljr!Ht, the Beat, and Include th
Greatest Variety In this County.
lr We wuiit ntryhva'v to call and see the Ueods. f I
OSMAN & HAPEMAN,
' 'Dee. 3, 1 !. Weat of Court House. Ottawa '
ASSIGNEE'S
I will sell daily, till all is dis
posed or. the ENTIRE STOCK of
the late firm of Hull &. Bartels,
regardless ot cost.: : : , . .
Tim crnnd cnnHiftt. of Hfetirn.Titi..
- v
Fnrs, Gents' Furnishing: , (Joeds,
Vc.. They must be sold -';
Call at HVLL & BARTELS' old;
stand, north of Court House- Sale
commences this morning'.
'IV. W. TAYLOR,
Aine
Pec. 10, IBM.
HAPPY
U ta
lly 1)Uyili( oik- rf t Ium IitM Improve
1 jiglK-KiiMiiinff
DOMESTIC
SEWING MACHINES
For a t hrlatiras or a New Years Preept for your
IC-tlier, cutwlli, sister, wile, or
niutli, rlnlaw .
tif Call and and 'jrmnint tietn, at i no trtuil
tn thnw ioti the Itst tin I llanilmmest -V.Il line m(
be found USLY at
V. D. SWKKTSER & (0.S,
Dec. lC 11. Mow- lc,r Ofti.-,- Uloi-a.
any Rules in our Guarantee.
GUARANTEE.
Electric Lit
j' 1
SALE
WC GUARANTEE;
1st. That the prices of our guods skall be as low as
he same quality of material and manufacture are sold
1U7 whfire in the United Stale
2l. That the price nre precisely the arce to every
ootly for same quality, t.n hHine Jay of purchase.
3d. That the quality of (nods is as represented.
4th. Thai the full amount of cash paid will be refund.
5os. 40 and 42 La Salle Street, Ottawa, 111.
If Yi.
&$,000,000.00
1,738,62703
$G,SSG.029.32