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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1867-02-27
JOHNsONVnLE LETTER

OOhNsONh ALLLf GNOs @Os .
EDITOR CHRoNIcLE:-Our heretofore
quiet town was suddenly thrown into
excitement on Monday moor by the
announcement that C. J. Hill, had a
few minutes previous, shot himself at
his fathers residence, three. fourths of
a mile west of the Center.
1t appears frem the statement of
MILFORD Hungerford, who was with
him at the time, that they had started
out to kill some squirrels for Mr.. Hill,
who was sick with the lung fever.
Each was provided with guns, OBJ
tanned from MI. Hill, who before they
started informed them the rife (which
his son csrried) was loaded, but it is
supposed that he was not understood
by his son, and surely not by Mr.. Hun
gerford, who was in the room at
the time.
On their way to the woods they stop
ped back of the barn, but a few rods
from the house, and began to load
Nj. Hill placed the butt of his gun up
on the ground and his mouth over the
muzzle. raising the hammer with his
foot, intending to blow in the gun,
when his foot slipped, causing the gun
to 90 off, driving the bullet with which
it was loaded into his mouth, cutting
his tongue through lengthwise, passing
back through the pharynx and lodging
in and breaking the spinal column
From the conclusion which the explo-
sion produced the lower jaw was bro
ken seven times. Death was instanta-
neous and he fell upon the ground,
without a struggle, andwithout a groan.
He was Immediately removed to his
home at the Center which he had left
but a short time before full of life and
animation, now returned in the cold
embrace of death.
Mr.. Hill at the time of his death was
about twenty-niney years of age, and en-
gagged with I'll. Finney, in carrying
on a mercantile business at the Cenetr,
under the the title of Finney & Hill,
where by his strict attention to bust
ness and kind and obliging~ disposition
he had won the love and esteem of all
who knew him.
To-day his funeral was held at the
Congregational Church, which was
filed to o~veriowirg by friends and ac-
quaintances who came to pay him their
last homage and assist in burying the
dead.
An eloquent discourse was preached
by Elder Wakefield, of Greene, from
the text, "God so loved the world that
He gave His only begotten Son that
whosoever belieyeth on Him should not
not perish, but have everlasting life"
By his death he has left a wife and
two small children and a large circle
of friends to monrn his untimely loss,
and cast a gloom over our whole COM
munity. 3.
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Mr.. ALBERT B. SMITH, formerly .
printer, of this place, is now engaged on
the Cleveland Leader as news and tele.
graph editor. MI. Smith is very capable
for the position, and We shall be dissp-
pointed if he does not prove himself quail
fled for the more responsible duties of ed
itorlal calling.
DIR. Willis lecture, on Tuesday even
ing, 18th inst, at Webb's Hall, was the
popular lecture of the course, thus far.
The DR.. is perfectly at home on subjects
of a domestic, everyday, practical cast,
such as Sunshine" Model Wife," &c.
His thoughts, which are well considered,
are presented in the choicest, c~learest Ian
guage, with a sufficient touch of drama
tic eoloring to give them a charming ef-
feet. The DR.. contemplates preparing q
lecture for the next season, at the urgent
sol icitation of many "model wives" on
the other side of the question, to wit
1.-THE Model Husband"
On Monday Of last week a fire-damp
explosion occurred in the coal bank of
Price & Co in Hubbard. Two miners
were about 70 enter a chamber to go to
work, when It occurred to them that they
had better leave their lamp in the entry
way, and examine the chamber to ascer-
tain if there was any danger from gas
The chamber was found to contain a con-
siderable quantity, and it is thought that
their entrance disturbed the gas, and
caused tito follow in their wake as they re-
turned. Two explosions Immediately fol-
lowed. One of the parties, named John
Coppersmith, was severely burned; his
comrade escaped injury.
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Seizure of Tobacco.

A. D. Webb, Esq, Collector of Inter
nal Revenae for this county, being in
formed by Mr.. 4. &. Graham, agent of
the tobacco house of Graham & Bronson,
of Toledo, that parties were selling tobac-
co in Girard and this place, on which on
" Is of the 40 per cent. duty had been
paid, visited Girard on the 10Th inst, and
seized - barrels at Hartzell & Lambert's,
and . barrels at Miller & Callender's.-
He also seized II barrels at Brown &
Whelpley's in this place, in all 1904 lbs,
about 5000 worth. The tobacco came
from the establishment of Frank Brown,
Painesville, who claimed that it was only
subject to 10 cts. duty because the 40 per
cent. is imposed on sweetened, stemmedo or
butted tobacco, and this article although
butted was not sweetened, and but partial
ly stemmed. The Girard parties were
quite probably not ware of the real facts
when they purchased from the manufae-
turer. Collector Webb is awaiting the
instructions Of District Collector Fassett.
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~FARMINGTON LETTER

PENNINGTON, O., Feb. %, '67.
EDITOR CHRoSICLE:-We are having
a Jolly time, Aoundering in the mad,
which is not more than four feet deep,
Just at this season Of the year. Some,
who feared that death from ~suffocation
would be their end, got together some
time since, and repaired the walks, so
that imminent danger may not be an
ticipated.
We a few evenings since attended a
very pleasant donation party at the
residence of Rev. Burgess. After a
great deal of fun, lots of music, q short
presentation speech, and q splendid
supper the entertainment broke up,
leaving about $50 in the possession of
the minister AID lady. Thus you see
there is a strong tendency TO do good.
The people of Pennington have been
entertained with a course of fine lec-
lures, delivered before the Philoma-
thean Literary Society of ". r. Semi;
nary, by the following named gentle
men.-Wm. o. ForriSt, DR.. N. G. Wood.
worth, and VIM. Ritezel, Of Warren;
Prof. Comfort, of Allegheny College,
DR.. Thayr. Rev. Latimer, and Rev.
Warren. Thus the literary spirit moves.
We have another very interesting
affair which at present is causing some
excitement: it is the Independent Or
der of Good Templars. With sister
towns we have caught the fame that
seems to burn in the heart of every
Christian man. We now stand ready
with heart and hand to enter the field,
and drive Intemperanee from the land.
Our ladies are busily engaged at pres
ent, and have been preparing nice
things, such as oyster suppers, dona-
ton parties, &C., to raise means to aid
in the work o. educating the blacks
Yours truly 8.
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RAcnHsRuRn- Feh o. 1sa

EDITOR CHRoNICLE.-An amusing in
cident occurred at the B~aconsburg Station
yesterday, thuswise: An old gentleman,
well stricken in years, called on the Sta
ton Agent, and among other business en-
quiries asked the cost Of conveying a
corpse to a certain point by railroad
The agent told him it would be double
the usual r. r. fare, ~whereupon the old
gentleman COMMENCED to shed tears, and
exhibited such unmistakable signs Of dis
tress that he was asked if any of his friends
were sick or dead? He said 'sno;'' but he
''expected either himself or wife would
die soon," and be f'could not bear the
thought Of being buried in this section of
country, and it cost so much to be carried
away for burial" "BURG."
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Disaster!

Feb. e. 1862
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New York Cattle Market.

Receipts 4.497 beeves. 1850 sheep and lambs.
Is 1872 hogs. The supply was enthusiastically the
heavy fall snow last weeks prices were frmer,
and up to Friday 1885 came in selling full 14e
improvement on the preceding week. The
sold as high as l7@1s, none brought less than
1904 with some fair to good at l46i5, M
good to prime 159l6. On Monday, offerings Of
about 1850 head Of good average grades which
in view of light supply held at higher figures,
buyers were not willing to pay the advance
asked; but finally compromised n the advance
of &c still no particular activity was Observa-
Bile and all the holders were complaining Prices
to poor to medium l09ll; medium to far u%9
Is good steers and fat oxen 149l6H: prime
steers 16GlT. The majority Of sales l4GlS1Z:
average price Io4 and a few choice sold l73z9
ly supplied. To-day the market is very strong
at about &c advance on the last. A fen sheep
sold at Toe. We quote common to fair sheep at
Jos; good to prime. S14G9i extra $685.
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In Ohio,

S44,36I,e5 has been paid te the Policy hol-
ders in Ohio. by the TRAVELLERS INSURANCE
COMPANY Of HARTFORD.
The above amount PAID IN THIs STATE, ex-
ceeds the sum total paid by any other accident
insurance company to ALL their policy holders
THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE CoUETRy
Cash Assets Jan. ], 1867. S7SS, 4S7,0
This is the Pioneer Accident COMPANY and
the first to introduce successfully the system of
accident insurance in America,
The wonderful success of this and the com =
plete GoiLtTe 0 fmany of its imitstors has taught
the public that IL is wisdom and economy 70 in
sure against accidents of al kinds in the Tray
ele-s Insurance Company OF Hartford.
Apply TO WHITTLEsEY ADAMs, the only agent
at Warren. Feb, Il '67-tL,
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JoHNsrnN. Feb d 1861

EDITOR CHRoNICLE:-A protracted
meeting having been held in the north
west part OF Johnston, for several weeks
past, during which g goodly number made
a profession of faith in Christ; the friends
in that neighborhood met on the evening
of the 10th, at the house of Mr.. Erastus
Root, and left for the benefit of the Min
iste= (Rey. Thomas Savage S55 II cash,
and other Yaluables. z,
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Room Room ;! ROOmN!

Inorder to make room for the BIC STOCK
that Julius King. of Warren. OsexDects to buy
unparalleled inducements to buyers for the mex
thirty days. The Watches. Clocks, Jewelry.
Cutlery, &c, &c. MUST be cleared of the shelves
in thirty days, for King wants a big new stock
Come and buy at your own figures. Doubtful,
skepticsl buyers, coms and be convinced. that
Julius King can beat the rest Of mankind
in selling valuable goods in his line at amazing
low prices. Come on for thirty days. Now is
your chance. lfeb. ZI-2w
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500 Bushels OF Corn
For sale at Hosland Springs. Price so cts.
Feb 27-lts
Times m hard!

Therefore if you lose your property by FIRE it
will be a bad affair, Keep 1t well insured in
reliable Companies. such as are represented by
the oldest agency in Warren. We represent
the P6oesir. the Merchants, the Nel1 England of
Hartford; the Home. of New Haven the Mar
Ret of New York, and the GRdertsrtters; Eight
millions of Capital. Insure no where else.
7. J. McLAIE & SON, Resident Ag'ts.
Enh 90
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House and Land for Sale.

The neat Cottage House. and the sixteen acres
Of land attached. belonging to the. subscriber.
Of Warren. is offered for sale, The house is
good as new. Good barn and carriage house.
and q good well and eistern conveniently situa-
ted. The situation Of the premises is fine and
airy, and near 20 churches and schools. Enquire
of GEORGE PARSONS,
Feb 8, lS6I-tf Warren. Ohio.
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For Sale.

Within 20 minutes walk OF the Court House.
a place. containing about ) acres; new Dwell
ling House., a new aud well arranged Stable Is
out in choice Fruit Trees, about so Grape Vines
which will come into bearing next season /;
plenty Of small fruits bearing. IF not sold by
May let, viii be rented. Inquire ofH. G.. STRAIT
ton, at HOyt, Stratton x Hspgood's or at this
ofice FEB. q, 1S67-tf
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raacber,s DISCRIMINATION,

bull Co. will be held atthe Court House in War
rem, Saturday, March 9Th. commencing at 10
O'Clock q. m. Applicants will provide them
selves with states and pencils. also With change
lar fee and postage. By orderot the board,
LAUREN COLEMAN.
Feb. e. Is5=-2t
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Sixty-fve lives lost by one disaster on the
Mississippi river. Small Insurance. Reader
on your hat and boots and go straight to I. j.
McLain d Sons office and get a Policy. Re-
member the wife and babies. Insure in the
Columbus" with McLain i Son.
Feb. ZT,-2w
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ing six houses. and therefore can afford TO sell
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Cur books do not pass through the hands of
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convassers will see the advantage OF dealing
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Our series embrace the most popular works on
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Old agents, and all others, who want the best
nsy;nS AGENCIES. will please send for circulars
and see our terms. and compare them and the
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a SensibIe RemarIk.

Twill giveup my old prejudice and go where
they make their business q study" said z citizen
Of Warren 4 few days ago, who very soon suited
the action to the wore, 3ybaking ms whole tamil
and getting splendid Likenesses of the entire
croEd.-'an the way" from an infant of two
months old. to the grandparents of three score
years and ten Others should go aud do like
wise, but don't forget the place. No. Is. Market
St. Warren, o., opposite the Court House
RICE-Artist.
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Ladies'
Water Pipe.
Valuable Property for sale!

The undersigned offers for sale his residence,
situate on High street. corner of Vine. Warren,
Ohio. 1t Is on the Dleasantest street in town,
tains u rooms. all in good order. very conven-
iently arranged aud lighted with gas. There is
a good barn. and a variety Of choice fruit, such
as Apples. Pears. Peaches. Plums, Cherries,
21inees. Grapes. Currants, Strawberries and
Elephant.
Possession given the first day Of April.
Enquire Of the subcriber at his Office on Main
street.
ALMON D. WEBB.
Warren. o.. Feb. Is. T7 ST
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SfraXaN

From the stable Of D, Thompson. franklin
House, a brown Horse Eve years old, and a bay
Mare with star in facs. six years old. lntorma-
ton Of said horses will be suitably rewarded.
Warren, Feb. %. 1861.
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Philadelphia Cattle Market.

F~HILADELPHIA. teb. ..
CATTLE-Market active and unchanged;
tern; fair to good Sl5.O09l5.0O; common Sl2.OO9
14,00.
SHEEP-Advanced; 1000 sold at 5 5.5O6S,51.
HOGS-In demand. Sales $500 at $1,000
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C. A.Lyman's old stock of goods, CONSISTING
Of Ladies and Gentlemens turnlshlng goods
sale by John Hutchins. Assignee-,at vastly re-
duced rates-in some cases less than hrst cost
The Ladies wi be glad TO learn that a large
and select stock of Zephyrs can De bought at 20
cents per OF. lfe0. Zi-It-
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FOFSaIe.

A House and Lot situated on Quinby Hill,
Warren Ohio. The house has nine rooms with a
good cellar. well. cistern and barn. with n yarie-
ty Of bearing fruit trees, grape-vincs, etc. The
lot is % feet front by $50 deep. farms made
easy. Possession given April LIST, 1856. Inquire of
]. J.. GillmeT. Warren U. [Jan. 50-2m.1
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Ten fOne pOund) Bars SOap

For 81, and as good Tea as can be found in
in town at any priee-we sell at $3.50 per y.
HofT, sTRATT0E & HAPa0QD.
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why do the Sick remain sick
when they can be cured!

DR.. Z. JOIlis Mattoeks warrants 4 curein ev-
cry case before the vital organs ase destroyed
BY liberation.
DR.. Mattoeks can be consulted at Warren ev-
cry month through the year 1861 as follows:
Warren, National Hotel. on Mondays-JSn.
18th, Feb 18th, March 18th. April 9th, May
24th- Ravenna, Gilett House, Tuesdays-Jan.
18th. Feb. 18th, March 18th. April 30th. May 18th,
Akron, Empire House. Wednesdays-Jan. Both,
Residences. Cleveland. 10T Esie 81. every Satur-
day, jar. 9. 1S57-tf. 2
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Wanted,


To purchase 4 small farm containing about
% or TO acres Enquire at Chronicle Office.
). MCLEAN. Warren.
Feb. 27-Its
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Excellent wine for FemIaes.

Excellent wine for EemEaes.
Every Family at this Season should use
SPEER'S SAMRURG PORT WINE
Celebrated in Europe for its medicinal and ben
eheial qualities. highly esteemedby eminent
Physicians, in European and American HoSpi-
tails. andby some Of the frat families in Europe
and Ameries.
AS A TONIC
IL has no equal. causing an appetite and build.
ing up the system, being entirely pure wine o.
4 most valuable grape.
AS A DIURETIC
Il imparts a healthy action of the Glands, Kid
neys, and Urinary Organs. very beneficial in
Dropsy, Cont and Rheumatic Affections.
SPEBR'S WINE
Is q pure article from the Juice Of the Port
Grape, possessing medical properties superior
to any other wine In use, and an excellent Ar
ic le for weak and debilitsted persons, and The
aged and infrm. improving the appetite and
bsnehtting ladies aud children. Urn g go
and N0u t1iH not Be deeeiusd.
~ Be sure that the signature Of AEFREA
SPEEP IS over the cork of each bottle.
sold by Anderson Il Rupp. Warren, Ohio.
VINO als0seu the CASTELLA P0RTBRANDT.
9ehOiee old article. imported only By Nh. Speer.
Trade supplied by Strong & Armsfrepz
Cleveland. Ohio the FahneStOeks and r.. Il
sellers. PitsbUg, Pa by wholesale dealers
n New York and Philadelphia, and By Al
SPEER. at his vineyard in New Jersey.
Rrineipal Once. 2S broadway, New York.
March &'6i6R
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For Rent.

Two desirable dwelling houses with horse
and the other on the road leading from Warren
to Niles. Terms reasonable. Apply soon. to
WeathersfeId. Feb %. Is67-6w%
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NEW ROCKS

IN The following new publications have
been received at the Warren News Depot:
Out OF Town. by Barry Gray,
Felix Holt the Radical,
Crumbs from the Round Table,
Round Hearts, by the authorOf ROntledge,
The Dead Letter,
Woman our angel. by AS. Roe,
Lans. Yeneris. By SWineburne.
Ecce Homo.
Nasby's Divers Views and Opinions,
Josh Billings. his Book,
Sunny Bank, by Marian Harland,
Story of kennett. by Bayard Taylor,
The Bigeiow Papers. by Lowell,
The Way of the World. BY Oliver Optic.
The Parlor Stage. for private TheatTieals,
The Amateur Dramas. do do.
New Books received as soon rs published.
Jan 20, 1867 VIVA W. T. PORTER.
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Warranted.
We warrant our White Wheat Flour to be the
best brand in the market.
RUSH d. HAMILTON.
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Local
Attention !


Local Notices IS cents per hne frst Insertion.
ten cts. per lac each subsequent insertion.
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Rritfan'S
CONTINUOUS CoPPER-sTRIP LIGHTxIFG Con-
DUcToRs for sale by TOWN & PATCH,
zee I9,-tt Warren, Ohio,
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FINANCE AND TRADE.

w1RRKx. o.. Feb. o. 1851.
Silver. large. 100.
small 3. EHa=
FiTe-TWtntiss, 1862. 10.
1854, 107.
1866, leo.
Seven-Thirties. Qst series 1857.
I'd and Sd series) los.
Compound Interest Notes. 1854. 115.
1865, Jos.
PROVISIONS-Steady.
P0ULTRY-None in market. I21EcliVe. and
and l5c dressed offered.
GROCERIES-Goods of all kinds are contin-
MISUNDERSTANDING which renders prices nominal.
wHEAT-White. Ss.4O@SS.5O; Amber. $50
a $S.15. Spring. No I. $40. No 2, $2,45.
oATS-odts are firm at $3.50.
CoRN-Corn dull; is selling in the ear at 45o per
bushel.
DRIED APPLES-Dried Apples are firm at 10c.
BUTTER-Fresh Roll Butter from q 20 3Oc.
CHEESE-English Dairy. 15e. Western Re-
serve in demand. at I2e.
E~GGS-Supply increasing, and selling at e09
25 cts.
DRESSED H0Gs-Heavy Dressed Hoss are
selling from S6sc%.
LARD-Countrg rendered. T@l2-
HIDES-Green re. Dry I2@I5.
P0TAT0ES-Jersey Peach Blows 75e; Mixed.
and other grades a shade lower.
TURNIPS-White Russia are Acc per bushel.
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Fine English Breakfast Tea.
Burnett's Fruit Extracts.
Burnett's "FlorimeL."
Burnett's Tooth Wash.
Burnett's COcoaine.
These choice articles for Eale by
JULIAN HARMON
tOctS Col Ne 5, Market street.