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The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06
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MEN OF tOuR DAY.-A peculiar feature of
Republican Society is the rapid advancement
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trust and responsibility. There are, at this
time, many men prominently before the
American people whose career is but partial
ly known We read eagerly the words of
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We copy some extracts from the press in
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| men. 1t will be welcomed with joy. We
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'The mechanical execution of the book is
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| I'VE never have received a book from pub
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The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06
PRODUCE GENERALLY.
FAIR WEIGHTS

GLORIOUS Rains. = A magnificent
shower fell here on last Friday MORN
ing, which afforded great relief to our
people, as very little rain had fallen in
this vicinity for some time. and the corn,
potatoes, grass and other things, were
beginningto su ffer considerable Quite
early the following morning, Saturday,
it began to rainagain, increasing grad
ually till it fell copiously, and contin-
ned till noon. Gentle showers also fell
in the afternoon. The ground was
thoroughly soaked, which assures our
farmers great crop Of corn, and we
trust also of potatoes. Surely that is
Gods way of making greenbacks.
Another good shower tell on Nom
day.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06
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The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06

The first meeting of the Democracy
of this place, was held at Beerys' Hall,
on Tuesday evening, and addressed by
T. p. Akers, of New York. Mr.. Akers
used good language, has a pleasantde-
livery, and avoids abusive personalities;
but his whole speech abounded in most
,egregious falsehoods and cunning So
phistry. We infer from what he said,
that since 1861. he has had acres of SYM
pathy for jeff Davis Il Co., and that
their failure to,establish a Southern
Confederacy, thezd disfranchisenlent and
exclusions from high places. of few
of the most obnoxious leaders. the lib
Grafton of the, negroes the establish
tment of complete, universal liberty in
seven ofthe Southern States. the demise
of the Fugitive Slave Law, and the
Black laws. the. impossibility of repu-
dating the national debt, the inability
to longer ride Abolitionists on rails,
and the exclusion, from fat offices, Of
the starving 1egions Of corrupt, flnprin-
Hcipled Demoeratie. Leaders, and their
|dispairing prospects, causes his poor
heart to almost bleed to death, We
were very glad to see the audience so
largely composed Of Republicans.
whose faith, in thejustice of our cause
and the purity Of our principles. must
have been refreshed and confirmed.
Our friend, L. A. Drummer, ex-editor
of the PIONEER. enjoyed the speech
hugely, as he thinks nothing unholy
can come from Democratic leaders, now
a-dayS, z<-A s~&- -a-A- =
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06

Our Union Schools will commence
On Monday, August 81, 1868. We trust
the parents will bear this in mind and
have their children ready and punctu-
ally present at the hour of commence
ment. sss as az /.
The Board of E6ucationt have made
arrangements for the admission of
scholars from the country, to the High
School upon the payment of the usual
tuition fee. Superior advantages will
be afforded to those embracing the op-
portunity.
The Examination of the teachers Of
the Union sdhoel, will take place on
the Saturday previous.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06
An interesting case was tried before

An interesting case wasstfied before
Justice Myers, on last Thursday after
noon. Two young men claiming to be
from Cincinnati, caused the arrest of
Mr.. Geo. Sting, proprietor of saloon
Immediately South of the r. r. Depot,
upon charge of forcing money from
them. by threats of violence.
The young men testified that they
arrived here from Forest on the 2:42
A. M. train, and approached man
with a request to be directed to hotel,
but before receiving an answer, two
young ''latlies" stepped up and prof
fered their services to the (innocent
amiable) young men, who, of course,
followed said "ladies" with alacrity,
and were soon conducted to the saloon
of MI. Sting. Here, eatables and drinks
were called for, disposed of and paid.
After. a while the parties repaired into
Ethe heer garden, where dispute arose
about some bill. The gentlemen testi-
fed that one of the ladies kept the gate
shut to prevent them from goiug off.
while the other went into the house.
In few moments Mr.. Sting appeared
with big knife, and holding it in a
horrible attitude, told them that this
matter must be settled, or he would
rip the .'gizzards' out of them, where
upon the (virtuous) young men forked
over ten dollar bin and were gra-
ciously permitted to go.
! Mr.. Cllas. Roberts, the witeess for Mr.
Sting. testified that he was in the sa-
Icon when said young ladies and men
arrived, that good order prevailed &C.,
Indeed. the most edifying music was
being made by Mr.. Clark, Misscaboot
and himself. He declared, with great
/, I,eandor, that no threats whatever were
made to eXtort money from said young
men, and that there was ne knife, but
that said young ladies and gentlemen
were quarreling.- and that the young
men paid two dollars, to said young
''ladies,,' as a?settlement of their diff
culties. -.....-- -
Mr.. Sting then took the stand, and
denied every charge made by the young
men. and corroborated the statements
of Mr.. Roberts. The case was then sub
mitted to the court, and the defendant
was dismissed. John Berry appeared
for Plaintiffs and Col. Sears for Defend
ant. We make no comments.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06

We are in receipt of letter from a
subscriber Of the Pioneer, formerly
from this county, aowresiding at Terre
Haute, Indiana, from which we are
gratified to learn that the Republicans
OF that State are thoroughly organized,
and working for Grant d Coltax with a
determination that will ensure the State
a Republican majority of 10000. Our
friend also says that the Democracy are
quarrefing among themselves, and are
in a state of decentralization. He heard
Frank Blair, in former speeches there,
declare that HE would rather sleep
with a negro than a Democrat which
still produces unpleasant recol1ectiens
in Democratic memories. We thank
the friend for the words of cheer, in re-
gard to our paper, which his letter con-
tains. 4ss Z
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06

A match game Of Base BsN was play
ed1ast Saturday afternoon, between
the Actives of this place, and the Min
neolas, OF Marion at the grounds of the
former. The Actives were victorious
by score of 25 to II. Quite number
of our citizens were present to witness
the contest, which, at times, we are in
formed, became both exciting and in
teresting.
Another contest will take place here
on next Saturday, between the Barnetts
of this place, and the Stars, of Buoy rus
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06
Veterans of the Pioneer.

The following persons paid for the
''PIoNEER' during last week OF the
date opposite their respective names.
Shellabarger q Strahan, Jan. 80 1869.
d. B. Henderson, March II 1869. g.
C. B. Hopkins, July 1868. -
J. F. Rieser. Feb. l 1869.
l.. Gurney. Nov. 1868.
Jesse Kookeh, Sept. 1868. = ~
VIM. Bearinger, Jan. ] 1869.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06

We are informed that certain young
man in our community, who used to be
has thoroughly reformed, become very
Industrious and conducts himself like
a gentleman. This must be great
source of gratitude to his numerous
friends. We are pleased to record the
fact, and would be very glad if ether
young men, who are now On the way
to sure and rapid ruin, would initiate
the example of their late comrade.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06

HANGED HIMsELF.-Mr. James Keefe
of Antrim township. in this county,
committed suicide on last Friday after
noon, by hanging himself in barn with
a halter. He was young man without
family, and had never exhibited any
symptoms of insanity. What led him
to commit the terrible deed of self-mur-
der is unknown to the public. His re-
mains were taken to Marion and in
tered by his friends.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06

A monthly concert was given by the
Presbyterian Sabbath-school, of this
place, last Sabbath evening The eN-
ercises consisted of recltations from the
Bible. and songs, assisted by the choir.
The singing was excellent, and the re-
citations, from the most instructive
parts of the Bible, were admirably rem
dered- The occasion was very pleas
ant, and the culture exhibited by some
of the pupils attracted the admiration
of the audience. ,
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06

Our Piano Fortes are now universally ac-
knowledged by The most distinguished ar
fists to be the best manufactured, and
wherever they have been introduced and
used, we are not required to say one word
in their favor, their excellence stands pre-
emlnently to those of other makers, and
from the great success achieved, and i'm
prcvement made by US in the last thirty
years. we can afford to sell frst-c class
Plano-forte at 800 to $3.50 less than sim
liar one can be bought elsewhere. ..-,.,t
Every Piano Forte WARRANTED for
ears, and to give satisfaction -tn
Our Pianos are made to last; the materi-
ais used for every part are thoroughly sea-
soned, and of the very best quality that
can be procured. No part is slighted
W hat the public eye might pass over, new
er escapes our vigilance Every part inside
and out, is honestly, faithfully and thor
oughly made, so that it will bear the most
minute examination. They differ from the
loud coarse tone of most Pianos, (Which is
bad in the beginning, and grows worse
every day,) inasmuch as it is refined and
delicate, pure in its vibrations, delightful
! in its singing capacity, and has all the pow
er necessary to produce every desired effect
| They are without doubt the best. the mos
lasting, and consequently the cheapest
| We are content with fair profit. On
prices range from $500 to $500. +.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06

The Lima Democrat reports that the
"Flux" is reigning at that place as an
epidemic. 1t says: "Many children
have already died, and the cases OF
adults taken down by it are numerous.
From one to three persons have died
daily during the past week, though for
day or two new cases ale Oh the de-
crease
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06

. PERsoNAL.-Capt. Dan Swigert, of
'Bucyrus, was in town on last Monday
We hope that arrangements will be
made to have Mr.. S. address our people
upon the political issues of the day,
sometime during this canvass.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06

The Railroad embankment across the
Sandusky river, has been fenced in by
the Railroad Company, thus excluding
stray cows from the track. The travel.
ing public will thank the managers of
the Road for their untiring efforts to
avoid accidents, in which hitherto, we
are glad to say, they have been emil
nentlysuccessful.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06
gGRANT CLUB T

Pursuant to notice, an enthusiastic
meeting took place at the office of Girls
ell & Kali, on last Thursday evening,
and proceeded to organize Grant
Club, called the Central Grant Club of
Wyandot County," The following Of
ficers were elected:
Prcsident-J. X. McCracken. Vice
Presidents-Dr.l lR--N, Nc SenneHand G.
B. Stevenson. Secretary-Cyrus Sears.
Treasurer-P. Cuneo.
The following Committee was ap-
pointed to draft and report Bylaws:
A. Kali, DrsR.-N. Mcconnell and c
Sears.
The Secretary was now instructed to
adopt measures to procure the services
of sufficient number of distinguished
speakers to address the, several meet
ings of the Club. @s,eA@k
Asss sCYRUS SEARS, See'y.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06

Rev. H. B. Fry will be absent on a
visit to his mother for about four weeks.
Therefore, no services will be held in
the Presbyterian Church next Sab bath,
and the Sabbath following. Mr.. Fry's
health is much impaired, and we trust
will be speedily invigorated.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06

We learn from the kenton Republi-
can that Mr.. T.. Oswalt's grist mill, four
miles south of Forest, was totally de-
stroyed on the 25th ult. Loss, $4,000.
No insurance. ~
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06

We acknowledge the receipt of some
unimportant documents from Hon. w i.
Mungen. By the way, we are inform
ed that there are strenuous efforts being
made, by portion of the Democratic
wire-pullers, to lay him on the shelf
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06

We are pleased to inform the public
that Mr.. j. c. Croft has just received a
fresh supply of tirst-class groceries,
which he will sell at a bargain. Jerre
is always on time. Call and examine
his sugars, coffees, teas, etc.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06

Mr.. William Bearinger Is prepared
to do all Kinds of repairing and has
constantly on hand first class wagons
for sale cheap. Give him call, when
you need anything in his line.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06

"An Abolition editor, in his eagerness
to shake the hand Of the mighty Schny.
Ter, 'barked his shins,' where, it is said,
the brains OF, Abolition editors most do
congregate.q This, perhaps, accounts
for the sympathetic impulses so natural
in this class of professionals for the
'Merican citizens of African 'scent."-
Democratic Union.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06

HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.-Mr. An
derson offers for sale a house and lot
near Stoker's shop. Call on him for fur
ther particulars. -
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06

STEEL RAILS FOR Railroads.&c. is now
generally believed that at no distant day the
use of iron rails in the construction of rail
roads viii be abandoned, and steel ones adopt
ed as substitute Their superiority over
iron rails in durability will be readily ad-
mitted while the additional security to life
and property which they afford, commends
their general use to the consideration of our
railroad managers. The intense severity of
the past winter demonstrated most clearly
that iron, even of the best manufacture, can
not Withstand exposure to the elements, while
the test given steel proves that it can. The
original cost of iron, it is well known, is not
great as steel, costing but little more than
double that of iron, will last more than ten
times as long as an iron rail. We have been
led to these remarks on hearing that the Erie
Railroad Company had contracted for imme-
diate use, the enormous quantity of 5000 tons
Of steel rails, portion of which have arrived,
the remainder to be delivered during this
summer. 1t is proposed by the Company to
relay at once such portions of its line as are
subjected to the greatest service, but ulti-
mately to dispense with iron rails altogether.
The work kofsubstituting steel rails has already
been vigorously commenced, and the indica-
tions are that by the return of winter the
work will be completed, and the whole line
placed in the most thorough condition, insur-
ing safety, dispatch, and the utmost regulari-
ty in the running of trains. Indeed, at this
time, the Erie Railway is, and has ever been,
i'll as good condition as the average of roads
in this country; but when the work now in
progress is finished, but few lines of railway
will compare with it-none excel it. We are
glad to record the spirit of improvement mar
ifested by this Company, beneitting as it does
alike the community and the managers and
owners of this great property.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06

Coarse people use coarse perfumery, and
vice versa, it is safe to set down q lady who
uses that spiritual perfume, Phalan's Flor
de Mayo" as person oftaste and sensibility
perhaps a poetess or a fine musician. Sold
by all druggists j J. laiasa1 ct
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06

A goodly, number of A.s-W.y Brinker-
hoff's Ohio Corn Husker have already
been shipped for the coming geasons.-
Send in your orders.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06

The Hancock Courier says that Hon.
VIM. Mungen was sun-stroke in Wash
ington week before last, but was recov-
ering, and expected home in a few days.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06
nOTY'S CLOTHES WASHER.
Extract from Report of Farmers Club Neae

!
'--'', York, 1867.
''WAsHiNG MACHINES illiam D. Osborn
Port Bryan, Cayuga County. N. Y. asks:
Will the Club give US its opinion of Wash
ing machines Is it economy to pay $l4
for one of Doty's machines? Will it wash
farmers clothes clean, and not be too hard
work for the women Washing machines
have so generally proved to be failures that
am afraid of throwing away my money
upon one ''-4 '''l
"SoLoN RoBNsoN-If you had to pay ten
times the money you mention, it would be
the best investment you ever made upon
your farm. Get the Universal Clothes
Wringer with it, and your wife and chill
dren will rise up and call you blessed. For
they will find washing made easy" e
Sold by 49, R. c. BROWNING:
Gen. Agent, 80 Cortlandt ST., N. Y.
And by dealers and canvassers everywher-
n29 3m
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06

1t is not true that an Abolition editor
"barked his shins," &c. He was per.
fectly sober. 1t is true that said
editor never had any sympathy for reb-
els and their allies, wherever his brains
may congregate; therefore he is not
likely to bark his shins in any effort to
shake the hands of the mighty dema-
gogues, Seymour and Blair.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06
HOWE'S@
Standard Scales,

Every description of scale warranted to
give entire satisfaction. Send for catalogue
and circular. Second-handed scales of
other makers, taken in part pay fol ours,
for sale cheap. o:aJ HOWE SCALE CO.,
f1t 8 Park Place, New York.
l3l Federal ST., Boston.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06
The M5pandot 2ioneer.
guraI aud @lisreltanenns.

New wheat is coming in to town
briskly.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06
Married.

On Thursday, July 3Oth, at the par
sonage in Wyandot, by Rev. Jas. Jack
son. MIR. VIM. II. Sheets, and Miss Olive
Comstock. Both of this county.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06

8 = Il
Don't use those dirty, sticky. TASTY Renew
ers and Ambrosias when you can find a pure
clean preparation in "Barrett's Hair Restor
ative.s' --
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06

q The interesting ceremonies of laying
the Corner Stone of the new church, at
Kirby, will take place on Saturday,
August %, 1865. Appropriate address
es will be delivered by distinguished
speakers. and cordial invitation is
extended to all to be present on the oc-
casion. - ..e s.-s.. =
A pleasant bower will be constructed,
and refreshments prepared for the ac-
commodation of all who may attend.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06

The grasshoppers are quite trouble
some in some parts of this county. 4
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1868-08-06
Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne & Chicago
as1q Railway. 49,

On and after May II 1868. trains will leave
stations daily, Sabhaths excepted, as follows:
[Train leaving Chicago at 5 35 r. NJ. leaves
daily Train leaving Pittsburgh at 145f.M.,
leaves daily.l E - - a 'He