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OTTAWA, ILL., SATURDAY, NOV. 20, 188(5.
NO. 19.
VOL 48.
AN EARTHQUAKE
In Pricesof Dry Goods
at Andrew Lynch's
is Reported!
PARTICULARS NOT STATED.
But frem the insurance of hundreds of
reliable persons who have visited the scene
ef the disaster, it is evident those Iilankets.
Flannels, Bed Comforts, Ladies', Gents',
Mines' and Children's Underwear, Hosiery,
Gloves, and Ladies', Missus' and Children'
Cloaks, Wraps and Jackets, are the greatest
suflerers. Evidence, however, of the great
violence of the shock is noticeable through
his entire stock of Dry Good. The quake
also extended to the Philadelphia Boot and
Shoe House, where it caused serious disaster
in prices.
1 Fall M
NOW OPEN
AT
THE FALL SEASON
Has begun m earnest at this old, Reliable
House, with a stock In proportion
truly enormous. The
DRESS GOODS
STOCK
Is a Marvel of Excellence,
And is particularly interesting just noi
with it great assortment of
is, Yemis,
And all tbe New and Fashiona
ble Fabrics and Colorings
For Fall Wear.
This tfock mast be seen to be appreciated
aad in spite of the reoent advances
in the wholesale market,
i there will be
; NO ADVANCE IN FBICES.
I
II. J. BILLED.
AND HACK LINE.
160. TELEPHONE. 160.
peterTegan
Waald rmpwtfollr anoouaoa to the dUieni of Onawt
uul tu inuy mm ne dm one or uie civncrm uverv
Btocki la U city, at the Cttv HtabKa, neb m
IThe Latest Styles of Hacks,
Carriages and Buggies,
to let at rnoe to suit the tun Partlm. Weddlnct
Fmnerate, PlcrOn, c. mduUmI with Good lUn on
looUoe. ronenUi ta the eooatn or adjoining town.
promptly Mtended to. Prnona taken to or from tht
epooor m toe ooonur, nifni or out.
IT Bemembnr the Dtaca On liMlleon utraet. aaat a
adeem, one block veet of sew conn boom.
htuiw reo. s iss4 ncT&B shah
A Preebyteriaa parsonage will be built at
Xendot.
Par Gnat.
Feather weight rubbers for ladles wear at
L.Mftfaffla.
If anley and A Jordan have had a very lire.
f store trade thai season. They still have a
tew stoves left, on which they will give you
the wry lowest price.
Cwok Wasted.
I At the County Aiylam ; for which larriee,
fair wages will he paid. Call on Maj. T. C.
Glheon, County Agent, at his eSoe la the
Court House.
H. . LI
LIVERY AND
FID S A I
The Roth
At II. J. Gillen's has been continuous sinee
the opening of the winter sale; but especially
so this week. It take inducements to make
trade these times, and this house is offering
inducements. Goods well bought are already
half sold, is a good business maxim; and no
man in Ottawa relies upon it more than II.
J. Gillen. The result is, a stock that is not
only large and guaranteed in quality, but
which ean be offered at prices below present
value, since it was well purchased by corf
tract before the advance, especially in woolen
goods, became a fixed fact, the customer
saving a decided per cent.
This is particularly noticeable in the cloak
and shawl department. Among the novel
ties going at these low prices is a line of
those superb priie mantels, Astrachan gar
mentsshort wraps, and something elegant
in mantles with longtr tabs, garments at
from 15 to $1'5, that are both fashionable
and desirable. The seal plush goids are be.
yond question the greatest bargains of the
year. In all fine garments the stock is espe.
chilly complete, and all sues are kept lull by
express. There are also still on hand about
50 of the "Special Sale" garmeuts (only odd
sizes in those) at prices reduced one hulf. it
is reully true that more conspicuously than
ever is this cloak stuck mawfirent, and that it
cunnot be appreciated until examined. This
is a trite saying, but it is (rue just the same.
In every deparment thero are more goods
and more tine goods than the house has ever
carried; and occasional buyers nt tho hou-'C
will be surprised at the changes and enlarge
ment of every department since their last
visit.
Doors and suoi:3.
No department shows this more positively
than the boot and shoe room, which is cquil
in completeness of stock to the largest pureiy
boot and shoe house iu this county. Entry
line of goods is curried, not alone medium
and low priced goods, hut the very finest
ladies', misses' and gents' fiue shoes, from
the ery best makers in America, warranted
as represented and to fit perfectly. This
stock is a revelation to all recent visitors.
It is, we feel, as a duly to the public that
we call attention to these uiattets, and urge
a visit to this house, for it is certain that no
house can offer greater value for the money
at this timo than II. J. Gillen.
At I'tergue's.
You can find the choicest assortment of
candies, fruits, nuts, iu the city. Also fre-h
oysters, by !he bulk or can. And then, if you
are hungry, tbe Fulton Market Range is al-
was "fired up," ready to prepare you a nice,
broiled ettrk, mutton chop, bam and eggs
ojBtcry, Ac. The beht dinner in the city is
still served here for the usual price 25 cents.
At Pieuouk's.
Farmers, mechanics and loborers, can find
buck glove and mitts cheap, better than ever
before. Caih buys goods cheap; and Fiske &
Beem are the poor man's friend. Call and
see them.
Mcsrs. Child & l'uipps, for nearly two
decades a familiar name to La Salle county
boot and shoe buyers, will soon disappear
from the roll of Ottawa business houses.
Tho death of Mr. Child has necessited the
closing up of the affairs of the firm, and tbe
stock is being sold out to wind it up. Messrs,
Russell & Sou who own the building will
take possession of the room at the expir
ation of the lease, in a few days, and enlarge
their business by occupying both rooms.
The withdrawal of Mr. Phipps, who has
managed the business here for about fifteen
years, will be regretted by all. He is a man
who has by his manly qualities and good
business methods won a host of friends in
business, while in social circles his family
have always oocupicd a high place.
A valuaMe premium is given to every sub
icaiber who sends us a new subscriber a
premium for every subscriber. Send for the
list of them.
Perfect Fits.
After having looked In vain for a shoe to
fit the feet Just step into J. Megatfin's and
ton to one you will find what yor "tnt, and
in styles to Dt the feet, at popular low prices.
The stone is now on tbe ground for the
construction of a low bridge across the 11!'
nois and Michigan canal at La Salle street.
The removal of the present high tridge,
which is on its last legs as a safe structure)
and the substitution of a low one for it baa
been tbe endeavor of the people on upper La
Salle street and the North End generally fur
several years, hut without success with tbe
Canal Commissioners until now. The con
templated change, which will be made after
the close of navigation, is a source of hug
satisfaction in that part of tne city, and all
interested vote the Commissioners "trumps."
When it is considered that no bridge ia tbe
eity (certainly none on tbe canal) is used by
more people than the La Salle street bridge,
the extent of the satisfaction of the people
and their kindly feeling toward the Commis
sioners will be appreciated, especially since
the people will get the bridge without going
down into their own pockets to pay for it.
Div. No. 7, A. 0. H. have anounced a ball
fer New Year's Eve. It is well to claim each
dates early.
At Child Phipp'a Cloaloc Out Sa.
Misses 18.00 Kid Button 12.00.
LadlV Goat PulUh small sixes, 11.23 and
$125.
Ladles' Side Lace, small steca, 11.00
A few Robber goods very cheap, every,
thinit In stock at ruinous price. Store rent
ed, mutt vacate, rail early.
To-day FUke A Deem I
Will sell you nr trimmd, uguU, king over-
coat for f 16. Regular price $25. Also a
full assortment of youth', Jeji and children t
overcoat. Don't forget those $2.50, $ 4, $7,
$9, $12, f 15, $18 and $20. Tbey art all less
than you can boy them for in any other
store. Fiske A Deem will show you the
handsomest ready made overcoat lined with
satin all through. These are better goods
than usually kept by ready made stores, and
much better than some merchant tailor make.
Our ready made suits are muck better and at
leu price then ever seen id Cttawa. Only
one price and that the lovat. Ladies are in
vited to call and examine our boys' goods
A new lot opened this morning. Under shirt
and drawers cheap and good. It will pay the
farmer, mechauic and laborer to buy at theOn
J 'rice House of Fiske & Beem,
HaU and Caps.
Don't forget to call and get one of those
nice fur Alexis cans at $1.00. Buffalo roles
ami wolf and goit robes, cheap and good at
Fixke & Beem.
All subscribers to the Fuss Trader who
feel disposed to do a liUle mission try work
for us in the way of getting us new subscrib
er should send for our List of Premiums given
to suhacniers who get us new subscribers
The list contaius a large number of valuible
ariicles which will make the little troublo of
getting us a subscriber or so, very profitable
time Hpont. The Fhkr Traukr is going to
add a thousand nanus to its list before Jan
uary 1st, but it does not expect workers to
to help fr nothing. It will pay workers and
make every friend who sends one, or two, or
ihreo subscribers a handsome present for
his trouble Send for this list.
Scott Bros. & Co. huve commenced a spec
ial sule of blankets. '200 pair was placed on
sale yesterday, in white, scarlet and grey
blankets, raging in price from 05c, $1.37,
$1.87. $2 87 and up to $4.87.
The most of these blankets are western
made and are large size. Inspection invited.
Important,
Call early and make your selections for
ClirUlmas presents, iu watches, diamonds,
jewelry and silverware, gold pens, gold head
edeatns. Ac.&c. at K. 11. Trusk's. The
largest stock, finest goods and lowest prices
La Sullc street, opposite Armory block.
At the Fat Stock show our townsmen De
gan Bros seem to bold their own in the mat
ter of premiums on their French draft
horses, being awarded the following: On stal
lion four years or over, "L'Amie," 4th
three years old, "Pander, 1st; "Sousonnet,'
3d; mare four years old or over, "Coquette,"
4tb; pair of mares, ' Coquette" and "Lady"
1st. They captured more premiums than
any other single firm of exhibitors.
These facts go to show that this firm have
a remarkably fine stable of horses, for the
animals capturing prises were shown with
picked animals from tbe stables of every
prominent breeder in America.
Frost King.
Keep your feet warm with a pair of Frost
King Boots from J. Mecatlln.
The winter term of the OMawa High School
will begin on Monday following Thanksgiv
ing Day Nov. 2'Jih. The trustees have, by
the way, made arrangements for a short bu
siness course to meet the wants and needs of
those pupils who have not the time or means
to take the full course as set out in the
scheme of studies.
Tlx- Korky Mountain Goat.
The hin c.i 'I wind and snow on Thursday
did a great dei tu convince people that ttiey
must get their Winter clothing. Alshuler,
tbe proprietor ef the pioneer establishment
of this city, who is noted for his exquisite
taste in purchasing durable and fashionable
I clothing, was in Chicago Thursday, selecting
another lot of warm and splendid fining
overcoats. Being the only dealer in Astra
cans, he has sold nearly a hundred coats; still
they are coming and going. Bear in mind
there is a close imitation of Antracaus. Tbe
Astracan goods an durable, not imiution
and hoddy, like "niggerheads.''
Be sure and call and examine Alschuler's
warm flannel underwear, children's suits,
aud tbe finest line of overcoats that has yet
arrived
ThaukglviDK Day.
The Union services will be held at the
Congregational church. Itev. Omelvena, of
the Presbyterian church, preaching.
The annual ball of the Undine Hose Co.
will take place next Wednesday evening,
Thanksgiving Eve, at the Kink. This great
building will no doubt furnish aocommoda
tions for all, dancers as well as spectators,
aud a grand time is on the tapis. Fire com
panies from Morris and Peru will be present,
with ladies. Everybody should make a
sped tl effort to attend.
The Ottawa Rink will be opened Thanks
giving Day. In the morning, from 10 10 12,
for children only. Admission, 16 cents,
Skates and surface, free
Afternoon, from 2:30 to 6:30. and evening.
from 7:30 to 11. At the afternoon and
evening sessions ritigeraia s iirass liana
will be present, and will, at each session,
in addition to tbe usual ekaiing musie. rrn.
dera short concert. Admission, 2,', cents.
Skates and urface, free.
Michael Maloney.one of La Halle's old sol
dier, died on Toes lay last.
TO CLOSK OUT.
OTtaff-4to.
Bargains.
Children's cloaks, fl.40, f 1.65, &c
A $5 lady's jacket for $4. All jackets re
duced. They must be sold.
An elegant beaver shawl, $6.
Remnants of all kinds now closing out
very cheap.
Comforters, $1 and $1.50. Elegant. See
them.
A lot of children's union suits, 35o worth
75o and $1.
We open to-day a lot of prints for comforts
at 8o that are good. Best prints, 6o. ,
A lot of all wool children's hose, all sites,
15o. Cheap.
Finest Jersey waists for $1.86 ever offer.
ed, former price, $1. 75. Only a few left.
Come. We are cleaning up stock to make
room for new stuff and new store.
at Hdll's.
Children's suits aud overcoats, something
uew at Oak Hall.
Died.
On Nov. 6th, John VV. Sinclair, an old
resident of Serena township, aired "0 yrs.
Mr. Sinclair moved from Jacksonville, in
this state, wiib his father's family, to Ia
Salle county in 1815, ami settled on Indian
Creek. His father, Amos Sinclair, died iu
INI'.). Iu 13o3 he crossel the pUuis to
California, remaining on tho 1'ucitio coast
for a number of ye.trs. After his return
he made his home on the old homestead,
with a younger brother, William T. Sinclair,
until his death. He ws ouried on Sunday,
iheSih, in the Bend Cemetery, near the old
home. Funeril services were held in the
West Serena church ; sermou by Rev. G. B
Miller. He was conveyed to his last rest.
ing place by a large oonoourseof friends and
ne.ghbors.
John Callahan, a glass blower of this city,
died on Friday night, after an illness of
only 10 days, from pneumonia. The de
ceased was a man of not a little ability ; a
good workman, and locally well known
through his skill as a violinist. He was born
and raised near Boston ; learned his trade
in the New England Glass Works and worked
at his trade there as well as in Pennsylvania,
West Virginia, Iowa, and for a number of
years in Ottawa. The funeral took plaoe on
Sunday and was largely attended.
Peter Good, father of Ex-sheriff Good of
this ceuuty, died at the residence of J. W
Farrull, Esq., ia South Ottawa township, on
Monday, at the age of 82. His home was
in Benion county, lud , but be had ootun to
Illinois to make bis old home and friends
visit. He died of Bright' disease. He
leaves two children. The funeral look place
on Wednesday, tbe remains being laid by
the side of ihote of his wife in the South
Ottawa oemetery.
Dr. Jerome P. Weeks of St. Charles, Ills
died on Saturday of heart difficulty, at the
age of 66 years. He was many some ago a
resident of this connty, and practiced niedi
cine in Marseilles and Peru, moving to St
Charles in 1882. His wife died in Peru in
1852. lie had one son, now living at St
Charles. He was surgcou of tbe 61st, 111
Vol. Inf.
Win. Dillon, formerly of Utiea, died at the
county asylum on Sunday, aged 67. He
had been an inmate of the asylum for about
10 years, earning his living by officiating as
chief cook.
Miss Hush, an inmate of the county asy
lum, from ahum tbe local physicians re
moved an immense tumor, died lost Friday
night.
Overcoats, $-3, $4, J-i and $6 buys
J ui able uvercuat at Onk Hall.
a good
Scott Bros. & t'o. price list for next wsek.
Spot cash.
6c prims for 8e.
7c print for 4 jo.
7c sheeting for 6c.
10c cotton flannel for "Jo.
12A sheeting for Oo.
loc giugbatn tor 7 jo.
2a cotton bailing for Hie.
76c all wool tricots lor 4'o.
$1.60 flannel shirt for 1.
6uc underwear far '61 o.
Uents' all wool scarlet underwear for 47o.
Don't fail to visit the unlhuery and sbae
departments. m:utt Uos. A Co.
See t'uojH) all-wool overooats at Stiefel's at
10, the be t goods ever offered for the
money.
Tlicf ar thnup.
Fur robes, $4 up.
Fur oaps, $1.60 up.
Umbrellas, 2o up.
Oloves and mittens, 2'0 op.
Hosiery, 10c up.
Cloth cap, 25o up.
Hals, U6o up.
Ar J. M. Psasou's.
Arrlvrd YeaUrdaj I
II Werner's big stuck ol ru'jtx-r goods.from
a rtt'd' ruhhT boot n l arotio to a man's
j hip Kt.
Every pair wrrautd to be the
best mnnufaotared. OH and examine Wer-
! ner s stock.
bunt torgrt ihe Ure line of sohoel over
for lb, hoyt iM iuu.
To dy K ott hros & o. will display about
i'- sao.ple cloks, an.nofciurtra sample.
no two alike. Makiug an tn nl aasonmeat.
t he UdiM are all in cue-1 iu sre laae.
The beii ai Ouk H.l-$l r4 underwear.
BUCKWHEAT.
This is Buckwheat weather, an I if you
least money, buy the VICTOR MILLS' MANUFACTURE, the only Buckwheat tn town
that the makers have pat their name on, and gnarantee the quality and put np s
lorieiw
READ THIS CUARANTEE:
We hereby guarantee the BUCKWHEAT FLOUR made bv us to be absolutely PURE. It
is made from the ehoioest Buckwheat by patent
ounce of adulteration found in any Buckwheat
tXJTTON, DAW ELL & HAMILTON.
Buckwheat. 18 bb). sack. .... 80 cpts.
Ilurkwheat, 116 bbl. H&ck.
Criterion Flour, X bbl. sack,
Hungarian f lour, )i bbl. sack, .... 91.03
Sllfer Cloud, (the finest in the world,) ) bbl sack, - - 1.20
W. C. RIALE & CO.
HOME
Insurance
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JXJX-iY, 100C3.
CASH CAPITAL - - - - 83,000,000.00
Reserve for Re Ins. & all other liabilities, 3,239.060.10
Net Surplus, 1,389,341.71
Total Assets, - - - - $7,628,401 81
Losses Paid at Ottawa Agency, $18,391.17.
Losses Paid at the Great Fire in Chicago, $3,155,116.12. 1
GEO. W. RAVENS, Agt. - S. E. Cor. P. 0. Block.
farm tor Stile.
The undersigned oilers for sale the west
half of section 4, Farm Hidge township, 820
acres. There is a gradual fall of about IS
feet from north to south in three fourths of
a mile, giving it good drainage. It is well
fenced and drained, with no waste land.
Has a good bouse, orchard, two large barns,
wind-mill, Ac, in use as stock farm and well
kept up a bargain to a purchaser during
1886. Apply to or address,
Mas. J. 8. Linsr,
South Ottawa.
II. C. Teager, formerly of Valparaiso,
Ind., has made arrangements for opening a
book and stationery store in the Opera House
Biock, corner of Jefferson and La Salle sts.
He will carry s full stock of goods in that
line, and after he has opened (some day next
week) be will be pleased to bae the public
call on him.
The Ladles
Are invited for the next week to call at
Kendall's and see a wronghl iron hard coal
range in operation.
Pave money and get your overcoat at
Stiefel's. Hie stock ia very large and his
prices the lowest.
Mr. II. V. Moore, law student, residing in
Fall River, was shot through the hand the
other night while try ing to apprehend a sneuk
thief robbing his hen roost of high bred
fowls.
Go and see the fine tailor-made overcoats
at Oak Hall Tbey are equal to custom-
made, and at one half tbe price.
The first real blisxard of the season came
on Thursday last, beginning on Wednesday
night. It was tho follower, or tbe Illinois
end, of the great storm in the West and
Northwest which blockaded the railroads in
gennine midwinter fashion. Here there was
a great blow, accompanied by a little snow,
the temperature falling rapidly to a point
that formed a coating of ioe over Illinois
river east of tbe C, H & Q. bridge en Thurs
day night.
Tb Cold Wave
Has demonstrated the fact that the SPLEN
DID is tbe best heater In use. Kendall, on
La Halle street, is selling these stoves at re
duced prices. Now is your lime if yon must
have the best heater.
Mesnrs. Wallace Lib by A Co. of this city
took first prise en dressed carcass, "steer
three years old and under four." This ia
the kind of a prise that tells, for beef cattle
should be rated by the caroass or the beef,
which is what all breeders shoald aim at,
rather than mountains of fat that no one
would eat when called "beef." It'e another
feather in La Salle county's cap as a fat
stock breeding county.
Stiefel will show yon a good overcoat at
3.60, 4 00 anJ $6.00, and a daisy at f8.
Tbey are bargains, and if yon want one
come early, as they are going fast.
At 2 e'aloek Thursday morning a fire
broke out a tho Rl'er lUock, Joliet, the
stona building at the east end of the bridge,
viable from the Rork hland tracks going
tast, which destroyed several boil ling aad
over f,'A0OO woth of property. A high
ind waa blowing and only by haid work
J waa the city itself raved from dcstn.ou.
want the best BUCKWHEAT FLOUR for tha
process, and will forfeit $50.00 for every
Flour made by us.
. . 40 rents.
05 cents.
Company
YORK.
Another Ixt
Of RIVERSIDE RANGES just received at
Kendall's.
The cigar manufacturing firm of Raisch k
Martin has been dissolved Mr. Martin will
continue the business, while Mr. iiaisch will
remove to Nebraska.
For the holidays get one of Oak Hall's
tailor-made dress suits. They are elegant in
fit and style. North of court house.
A camp of Sons of Veterans will be or
g uiUed and established in Marseilles next
Monday evening.
Ed. Col well and his cousin have opened a
candy factory at Marseilles. The Marseilles
people will find tbe boys a lively pair.
Fob Sai.b Two farms of ab mi 190 acres
each, within two miles of Ottawa, formerly
constituting a part of the William C Moors
farm. Apply to C. Gri?g, Ottawa, 111.
The tramway of the Tioncer Fire proof
Construction Co., from their clay banks to
their works on the basin, has been com
pit ted, as nell as the griding for the railroad
tracks into their yards
Stlefol's eay tilting overalls arc sold by the
bev dealer iu all 'i t wua hum) tawr.
Charles Yockey, of Mendota, aud K. f..
Bale, of Streator, are to be deputies under
the new republican sheriff. Lawrence Mer
rissey, llepuhltean Iipr.
What's the matter with appointing Jerry
Maber? Is that exhibition he made of hia
self at La falle to avtul naught J Oh, tba
ingratitude of the elected !
Overcoats to suit everybody, and at tht
lowettt possible priees. It will pay you ta
call on Stiefel when you want anything ia
bis line.
Farm for Kent.
One hnndred acres, five miles from Ot
tawa. Enquire f Dr. J. 0. Harris & San,
Ottawa, III.
Stiefel's pantaloon overalls manufactures
In Ottawa arv the best made, and eat-y Ailing
Try them.
Aaetloa SmU.
Parties contemplating making sales ciin.
seoure the service of If. H. Newton, the
anctioneer, by neeing MerafTin, tbe boot and
shoe man, 21 Main street, Ottawa, III.
We call the special attention of our read
ers to Partridge's mammoth sale of one mil.
lion dollars worth of dry goods, etc., marked
down to the lowest possible figure. See their
advertisement in this paper. We advise all
our readers to take advantage of this won
derful sale, get six per cent off by pres nt.
ins this paper, as C. W. A E. Pardri Ige ar
the largest hone of the kind in the country ,
and will d- as they say every time. OH on
them when visiting Chicago, 112, 114 an4
116 State Street.
The Myn-iffU is a democratic organ.
We say this for pence LeRoy,
Oh, oo me off! Now the campaign is over,
be decent and quit rylng, if only far a little
while, and feel how respectable s, thing It is
to be honest.
f.ira( Baig-auM
la good, improved f.ims near Dwight a.
other railroad stations, at from $85.tof!5
per acre, by Hef lei A Raaberger, prjpris
ton of the Dwighl Land and. Loan.
East H red, Iwighlt IU.