The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1869-05-28
NEWS ITEMS.

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A FIRE at Hunters Point, New York, on the
mOrDiug of the 25th, destroyed property to
the extent of half million dollan-
The manufacturing establishment of r. B.
Adams & Co., in Columbus was destroyed
by fire on the-Isth inst. Loss $500. No
Insurance. 5 fer e
Joseph HelliDger, a farmer in Steuben
plowed up an old boot the other
day, in which his little son found $500 iu
gold aud silver coins.
ia fire at Prairie du Chem, OF the 25tb,
destroyed I25G0J feet of lumber and 300
loads of woed. A ERE at Eaw Claire, on the
23d, destroyed forty houses.
During The six m ,nths euding May 18th,
the State debt has been reduced by The sum
of $53I, 397 OF. The amoans of the debt at
this date is $l0,OOl ,33S 36.
A colored man named BATES, in Chicago,
whipped his son so severely with COW hide,
on Monday night last, that tbs boy died
soon after. The brutal father has been ar
rested.
The Boston POstOfice was robbed Of let
ters, on Monday night last. containing ehecks
to the amount of $4,000, on the Suffolk
Bank. The checks were subsequently
found aud returned to the Bank.
The Secretary of the Treasury has decided
to reduce the number OF national banks used
as government repositories. Except in the
large cities or districts, but one depository
win be permitted in each district.
Gen. Carr, with seven companies Of the
Efth cavalry bsa 2 fight with 300 oheyen-
mes, recently. The Tndisns were defeated
With q loss Of 25 killed. Three soldiers were
killed, aud one officer aud two private Eound
ed.
The Plaindealer is out in favor of Judge
Ranney, and the Bnq'drer goes Gen. Sam
Carey. Neither are uneasy, however, for
they know in don't make bit Ofdifference.
The Ofiee is already engaged for Gov.
Hayes.
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New Jersey, exploded, on Monday after
noon last. The roof was blown off injuriDg
twenty men. The building covering an
acre Cf ground were all on fire and destroy
ed. Loss $16lOOO. m @
Mr.. John A. Best, of Pittsburgh, Pa, of.
fers to donate $40 for every passage o.
Scripture where the immortality Of the soul
IS mentioned, to any chuIsh or Sunday
school the finder may elect His address
is corner of Filth avenue and Tunnel street
Pittsburgh.
There was heavy storm in the ueighbcr.
hood OF AtchisUn, Kansas, on Monday last.
4 dwelling house at EHingbam Station, on
the Central BrpnCb road, was blown down
aud the inmates blown to distance from
the ruins, aud severely injured. One lady
was blown a distance Of 200 feet.
Mulhall, who had been on trial in Cleve-
land, for assisting in the Skinner murder,
for which Davis was hanged, was found
guilty Of murder 10 the first degree, on the
afternoon Of the 18th. Kylfoyl, is still un-
dergoiug an examination on charge Of being
an accessory TO the same murder.
Two painters en- gagged in painting pviatt'e
Exchange, in Cleveland, on the 2Oth fell a
distance of forty feet. John Leibline, ore
of them, was instantly killed. The other,
James ScOville. was badly, perhaps fatally
injured. The accid, mt was occasiOned by
the giving way of a rope BY which their
platform was suspended.
The road from Newark to Straitsville is
likely to pc built this summer. a party Of
railroad officers passed over the line a short
time since, and expressed satisfaction at find.
ing it in as good condition. 1t is expected The
Baltimore d Ohio road will finish it and ru1
it in connection with the S. M. & N. R. R
which they take cOntrol of July list.
The Tennessee Republicans have SPLIT uT
into two factions, headed bJ -ssnter and
Stokes. Their Convention was most dis,
graceful one and terminated without making
any nOmipatian. The factions met separa-
tely afterwards and placed thsir leaders in
nomination. The conservatives don't intend
to run ticket, but will probably unite with
one or other Of the factions. - 4r- s-
Firemen's Tournament There viii
be a State Firemen's Tournament held il
this City on the day OfJuly, next, under
the auspices Of CUR Fire Department.
The committee Of Arrangements offer
prizes to the amount Of $3.50 90, viz:
To Steam Engines, Silver Trumpet ol
the value of 500 90. A proper allowance
made for difference 10 capacity, to place
them on an equality.
Ist Glass Hand Engines Silver Trumpet
Of the value Of 500 90.
ID Glass Hand Engines Silver Trumpet
of the value Of 500 90.
Sd Glass Hand Eogines Silver Trumpet
of the value Of Sl00 90.
Hook and Ladder, Silver Trumpet of the
value of 500 90:
Hose, Silver Trumpet of the value Of 800
90. rrsEE -syr
A sweepstake prize of $50 90 in Green
backs, will be given to the Engine Shrowing
water the greatest distance.
Home Companies viii not compete for
prizes, bnt viii devote their entire time te
The entertainment of the visiting Firemen.
A ':social hop" VIII be the order of the
evening, and such other arrangements as can
be made by the committee TO insure Z
pleasant time.
ne understand that arrangements have
been made 9Th the G, s d o. R. R. fol
carrying Fire apparatus fTee, snd passengers
at half fare on that day.
Twelve Silver Bands will be in attendance
and 8 big time may be expected,-1Blf
Star,