The Ottawa Free Trader
 | |
| Type | Weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owner(s) | William Osman |
| Founded | 1843 |
| Ceased publication | 1916 |
| Headquarters |
Rooms over Post Office at the Corner of Madison and Columbus, Ottawa, Illinois |
The Ottawa Free Trader was a weekly newspaper published in Ottawa, Illinois, from 1843-1916. It changed publishers several times during its run, but was most closely associated with William Osman.[1]
Alonzo Delano was one of the Free Trader's most distinguished contributors. Between 1849-1852, during his travels to California with the 49ers, Delano sent travel journals to Osman colorfully describing his many adventures.[2]
The Ottawa Free Trader ceased publication in 1916. The latest known issue is dated December 25, 1914.
References
- ↑ "The Ottawa Free Trader". Chronicling America. Library of Congress. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ↑ "Alonzo Delano's California correspondence". HathiTrust. HathiTrust. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
External links
- Chronicling America: The Ottawa Free Trader
- Illinois Digital Newspaper Collections: The Ottawa Free Trader (1840-1890)
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