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The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23
AN ORDINANCE

For the sewering of SandusIy street, east ot
Main.
SEC. l. Be il ordained by the Council of the
Incorporated Village of Eindlay, all the mem
bers concurring. that Sanduslky street, in said
village, east of Main street, be improved and
drained by constructing Hereunder a sewer
as hereinafter set forth.
SIC. =. Such sewer shall commence at the
west end of the ditch on the north side of DIR.
l. Firmin's land, and Immediately east of the
turn table of the c. $. d G. Railroad thence
southwest TO the south side OF Sandusky
street, to point in front of the residence OI
VIM. Andersen, Esq; thence west TO west side
of East street, to which point said sewer shall
be of l5-inch sewer pipe; thence west to the
west side of the alley next east of Main street
said sewer shall be of Finch sewer pipe, to-
gether with all proper catch basins, cross and
house connections and provisions for lateral
and local sewers. Said sewer TO be four feet
in depth at said alley and thence running Il
said beginning on a gradient of inches 10
each 100 feet Said improvement to he COM
pleted by the 18th day of September, 1869, and
TO be constructed as required by the survey
profile, plans and specifications adopted by the
Board OF Improvements, and now on file in
their office.
The cost of said sewer and assessments
therefor, to be paid for as required by the or
dinance in that behalf.
Z. G. DEWoLFE. j. A. BOPE,
Clerk. Mayor.
Passed July 81, lS69-nol0t2.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23
Notice of Annexation
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

rIlAKE NOTICE that on June 10, 1862 the
i Incorporated Village of Findlay, by heI
Council. did present 10 the County Commis-
sioners Of Hancock county, Ohio, her certain
petition PRAYING for the extension of the cor
porate limits ofSaid village by the annexation
of certain territOrytheretO,de ,de>cribeda as follows
All the lots, out lots and territory embraced
in the following description: The north !. o.
the northwest q and the west y OF the north
east "a and the west = OF the southeast o.
section Is, town /, north range III east Tht
east y of the west y of the northeast "a, tht
northeast a of the southeast u and the norti
y of the southeast of section - in said town
and range. The north y of the southeast =
the northeast u of the southwest and th
east y of the northwest Il of section II, tOwI
l. north range 10 cast, and the east = of tn
south west 4, the east = of the northwest
and the north y of the northeast a OF III
northeast Il of section l3, town l, north rang
10 east so rs to make the corporate limits one
md three-fourth miles in length, from north
to south, and one and one-half miles broad.
from east to west.
Said petition further shows that all the pre-
iiminary steps required by law in that behalf
have been duly made and taken, reference
being here made to said petition and the plat,
map and profile thereto attached
The petition was filed in the county Audit
Or's Office and the day set by the Commits
Sioners for the hearing thereof is the Sth day
of September, A. ID. 1863.
Z. q. DEWOLFE, j. A. B0PE,
Clerk. [nolOt6l Mayor.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23
AN ORDINANCE
To sewer Main street Findlay, Ohio.

10 sewer Nliiu street luuldg, OHlO
SEC. /. Be it ordained by the Council of the
Incorporated Village of Flndlay, all the mem-
bers concurring, that Main street, in said vii
lage, be drained and improved by sewers, as
hereinafter set forth.
SEC. =. That two sewers, of l5-inch sewer
pipe be constructed, one on each side of SAID
street, commencing at the south bank of the
blanchard river and extending thence TO the
south side of Lincoln street, ascending in /;
grade of three inches to each loo feet 10 the
south side of Lincoln street, at which poin
said sewer shall be five feet from the surface
of said street; also all necessary catch BASIN
and provisions for house connections and lat
eral andt local sewerage. Said improvement
and sewerage to be made as required by the
surveys prOfileS. plans and specification,
adopted by the Board of Improvements anG
now on fiie in their Office.
SEC g. That the sewer ON the west side ofSaiC
street be completed by the 18th day of October
1859 and that on the east side, ON or befor
September !, lS1O.
The cost and assessments thereof to be pal,
for and made as required by ordinance here
after enacted.
E G. DEWoL{E, -, A, BoPE,
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23
First Wheat of the Season.

Mr.. Samuel j. Thompson, of this
township, has the honor of being the
first in the market at this place with
new wheat, having sold 400 bushels
of Red Winter to Mr.. George W.
Myers. 1t is clean and plump, and
shows the advantage to be derived
by using clean. first-class seed.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23
Postmaster at Raws0n.

During q recent visit to Rawson
we made the acquaintance of an old
subscriber Of the "JEFF," in The
person OF DR.. j. Miller, who has
lately received the appointment OF
Postmaster at that place. The DR..
leads the ''forlorn hope" against the
Democracy in misnamed Union town
ship, but we should take him to bt
the man that is fully able for the
task. His appointment as Postmas
ter was well deserved, and he is il
every respect well qualified.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23

To beautify and dress the hair
and restore it TO its natural color
and impart that beautiful gloss
odor, etc, use Mrs. S. A. Aliens I'm
proved ('aew style )Hair Restorer OI
Dressing, in one bonle.) Every
Druggist sells it. Price One Dollar
[no9-4t.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23

Ladies, don't buy your Black Al
paccas, Black Silks, French Poplins,
Fancy Dress Silks, &c, until you go
to "Old White Corner" and Zee the
"shrinkage" that has taken place
in prices,
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23
Erie Railway.

Erie Railway.
The GREAT THRoUGH ROUTE TO
THE EAsT.-This Company now con
troll and operate thirteen hundred
miles of road, extending from Cincin
natl, Cleveland, Dunkirk, Buffalo and
Rochester to New York.
1t is of the six feet gauge, nearly
a third wider than other roads, ena
bling the Company to construct and
use coaches correspondlngly larger
and more comfortable. Its track
has been placed in thorough repair
by the substitution of Steel Rails a,
such points as are subjected to the
greatest service, and where the high
es: rate of speed is required to be
made.
New and improved Sleeping Coach
es accompany all night trains. They
are heated by steam, perfectly ventit
lated, contain spacious and elegan.
Dressing and State-rooms, and com.
bine all the modern improvements
Excellent Dining Saloons are 10.
Gated at convenient points upon the
line, where ample time is allowed fol
meals.
Three Express Trains are run from
the western termini of the road to
New York without change. making
as quick time as by any other route
The long distance run without
change-S60 miles-and the spaclou.
Accommodations of its Broad Gauge
Coaches, especially commend thi:
route to families and ladies.
Tickets via this popular line cal
be obtained at all principal Ticke
Offices throughout the country.
o.1tf.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23

The person who took my scythe
from my potato field, east of Lye
Creek, will save being disgraced by
q prosecution, by returning said scythe
to the place he took it away from,
very soon. The thief is known,
1t III. Porch.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23

If you do not feel well, you send
for a doctor, he calls upon you, looks
wise, sucks the head of his cane, scrawls
some hieroglyphics upon piece of pa,
per which you take to a drug store,
and there pay scots. to sl.oO besides
the doctor fee, for remedy nine times
out of ten not half so good as Judson's
Mountain Herb Pills, which is % cts.
per box. Do you think the former
the best because you pay the most fol
it; if you do we advise You to use just
for an experiment Judson's Noun
tain Herb Pills, and see for yourself
that they are one of the best family
medicines compounded. They cure
Headache, Indigestion, Billiousness
Jaundice, and all Female Irregular
tiles. Give the Mountain Herb Pills a
trial. Sold by all Dealers.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
COUNCIL Room, }
July 10, 1863. J

COUNCIL EooM,l
July 49, 1863. J
Council met pursuant to adjourn
ment. Present, Mayor Bope, Trus
tees Powell, Wheeler, Patterson, and
the Clerk.
Minutes of previous meeting read
and approved.
On motion of Mr.. Wheeler, the
Committee on Fire Department was
instructed to consider and report as
to salaries of Eng ineers and other
officers, and as TO the best plan to
promote and encourage efficiency OIL
the part of our fremen.
The Committee On Finances was
called, and reported favorably on
the following account, and the Re
corder was instructed TO issue ar
order for the same, viz:
w. l.. Davis & Co., goods furnished upon
order of Street Comnissioner...-...-.--.-. ~
Yeas-Messrs. Patterson, Powell
Wheeler and DeWolfe.
The Committee TO whom was re-
ferred the contract of Isaac Hershey
for stoning Big Ditch reported as
follows:
To the Trustees Of the Incorporated Village O
Eindldy:
Your Committee TO measure stone in Bis
Ditch and make settlement with Isaac Her
shey according to contract made July Ia, ISIS
submit the following:
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23

Total lcOSt---...--....------.-.--
TThe Board of improvement have not had
the time TO make the above estimate III iuli'-
3. The percolating drains ON Lincoln and
Hardin streets, the estimated cost OF whlch,
when completed, will not exceed . cents per
foot front of the lots abutting on said street,
and may be considerably less.
T. The laying of the 2O-inch tile in the Big
Ditch from the river to Mainor9Ss s,Tee,, Ut
The excavation for the last named Is very
nearly or quite sufficient The stone in the
bottom and in the abutmentS along the dltcn
are needed for other purposes and can be taken
out and used. The class OF sewer pipe sufli-
cient for the s-wer, can be purchased for
the sum of fifty cents per foot. The Board
deem the last Improvements necessary, as in
the lower end of the ditch the water Is gradu-
aily washing in upon adjoining lots, render
ing suits against the Hiliase i4r aaages ana as
itself is gradually filling up, making a contin-
nal expense necessary, and endangerlne a loss
of all the money heretofore NpeIluea inerein.
The Board also resolved that the following
improvements are necessary ana should DE
recommended TO the Council for action:
| l. That the ordinance for the improvement
of East Sandusky street. passed July II, Is6s
be so changed as to make the grade 2lnches 10
| each 100 feet, instead of 3, so as to make an
even grade from Main street TO west end ol
bridge over Eagle creek. That the macadam-
liZing be of inches instead of 10, and so placed
as 10 make the center of the street inches
higher than the gutter The macadamiZing Ia
lhe on a level with the first grade stake neal
Main street, inches in the center and sc
spread to the side as to make an average
lof 8 inches the gutter TO be constructed so rs
TO conform TO the requirements Ga the catch
Ihasins to be constructed along the street.
| D Your Board also recommend that the pc.
ltjtion of the citizens along Broad street be-
Granted, wherein they ask that said street
from Main Cross to Front streets be inclosed
lexcept road ways on each side thereof, anC
lsnch Enclosure planted in trees, shubbery anC
2. That the cistern on Front street, in from
loffba Rethel Church be lowered and archeC
20 as 10 conform 20 the new grade of sait
Street. Respectfully submitted,
JAS A. BoPE, Board
S,EKlAAQSSl
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23
ENLARGED his Borders,

Enlarged his Borders.
Our friend, Frank Miller, of Ar
cadia, having added large stock OF
Queensware and CrOckery to his
store, and greatly increased his stock
OF Groceries, he is prepared to give
the best of bargains to all comers.-
He depends on small profits and
quick returns, and can sell as cheap
as "any other man." He is business
all over ,and will not be undersOld.-
His stock is carefully selected and
will give satisfaction. We hope he
may receive the patronage he de-
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23

ANIMAL LIFE is full of corruption
and we can only hope to escape the
ills which flesh is heir to by a judicious
use of the remedies in natures store
house. In all the time which has past
since the world began, mankind has
given great attention and some of Its
best talent to the study of medicine.
While this sacrifice has not been Who'll
ly in vain, the facts elected are few
and mostly unsatisfactory. Among the
truths which have been elected Is
this, "that if we keep the blood pure
we must be healthy" To purify the
blood there is no medicine equal tC
Morse's Indian Root Pills, as thous
ands of testimonials will verify. Use
Morse's Pills if you wish to regain
and retain your health. Morse's Pill'
are the best medicine for all Female Ir
regularities, Liver Complaints, Indiges
tion, Billiousness, Dyspepsia, Head
ache, &c. Sold by all Dealers.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23
Moving Match.

There will be trial of Mowers al
the residence of the widow Davis, in
Marion township, Tuesday, August
3. We learn that several of the
best machines will be represented,
aud it will no doubt be an interesting
occasion for farmers. A general in
yitation is extended.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23
Local Business Notices.
Adjourned.

EfTBusiaess Notices, in our Local Col
umns, Single Insertion, 10 cents line to Reg
uIar Advertisers, and - cents 10 Transient
Advertisers. Each Additional Insertion, 10
cents per line.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23
| Neat and Artistic.

Neat and Artistic.
We had the pleasure last week of
inspecting specimen of sign paint
ing by our townsman, S. j. Mills,
Esd, which, for taste and execution,
we have never seen surpassed. 1t
was painted for W. S. Callahan &
Co., of Chicago, and was shipped
last Saturday. 1t will bear inspec-
ton any place.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23
CONGREGATIONAL Mite.

The meeting of this Society at the
residence of II. B. Green, Esq, was
a very pleasant affair, and did credit
to that gentleman and his estimable
lady. We learn that the proceeds
amounted to over $40.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23

CLEVELAND, o., June "a, 1860.
JVhhlesey Prop. Ned Co Noracaih
Ohio.
GENTLEMEN-Please send us a
once Five Gross Dyspepsia Cure
We wish to say word in regard to
the merit Of your Remedy. AS we
were induced to make the first pur
chase through the earnest recommen
dation of acquaintance who had
used the Medicine, we have giver
the Cure personal attention, recon
mendlng it in all cases for Dyspep
sia and Sick Headache, and are
pleased TO say that, in no instance
where one bottle has been taken fol
those diseases, has it failed to give
immediate relief, and resulted ir
permanent cure. Hence 1t gives us
greater satisfaction to sell your Dys
pepsia Cure, than any Patent Medi-
cine we have ever had in our house
Very respectfully yours,
STRONG & ARMSTRONG,
" holesale Druggists, 1919 superior
and 81 Frankfort Streets. (n9w4
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23

John Adams & Bro are the men to
make your Mill Stacks, and are ready
to do all kinds of Job Work. Call
and see them. Colt House Block,
Findlay Ohio. noe.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23
Ada Select School.

Ada Select School.
The Fall Term of the Ada Select
School will begin Aug. ., 1860, and
continue 13 weeks. Terms: Com
mon branches, Sc 90; higher 81 90
per term.
Good board can be obtained at from
50 to 81 per week; also convenient
rooms for self boarding at reasonable
rates. II. S. LEHR,
nos-4t.l Principal.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23

We use nothing but the best tin
for Eve Troughs, and put them up as
heap as ever. JNo. ADAMS & Bro.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23
AN ORDINANCE

Providing additional punishment for the viO-
lation of ordinances.
SEc l. Be il ordained by the Council of the
Incorporated Village OF Findlay, that from
and after the passage of this ordinance, in all
cases in which the Mayor is or may be author
lied to impose n fine or imprisonment by any
ordinance heretofore or hereafter passed, foI
the violation thereof, he is hereby further au-
thorized and empowered. in lieu OF such inn
priSonment, to sentence those convicted of
such violation, to be Kept at hard labor under
the supervision of the Marshal, upon the
streets and highways of said village, with a ball
and chain attached To the leg of the person 50
sentenced, for any period not exceeding thirty
days. -
Is. q. DEWoLFE, ]. \. ROPE,
Clerk. Mayor.
Passed July q, lSG9-nOl0t2l
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23
The Fruit Crop.

Ihe FRUIT crop.
AS an evidence of Tue bountiful
supply of fruit with which our coun-
ty has been blessed, we learn that
Davidson & Martin sold 120 dozen
Fruit Jars and Cans last Saturday,
and as our friend Martin remarked
''it vas not much Of day fo- fruit
jars either" They sell good arti
Gle, and they sell cheap. "That &C
counts for the milk in the cocoa nut. u
Seeing is believing and if you
doubt our word, call with them.
To Farmers and Ditchers.
Doty's Improved Road Scraper is
the name of a new and labor-savine
machine, for which our friend W. X
Marvin, of the "Old Jackson Foun
dry,' is agent. With this Scraper, &
boy of twelve years OF age, with :
team, can do more work, with great
er ease, than can two able bodied
mep, and a team, with the old-styl,
scraper. Call at the "Old jackson
Foundry on Railroad street, and
see it, farmers.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23

The grand rush at Old White
Corner, and distribution of Dry
Goods, to commence July 10th, and
continue until our large stock is dis
posed of. We have secured the SER
vices of Mr.. G.. S Mosher to assist
US in this distribution, who invites
his many friends to call and secure
bargains.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23

John Adams d Bro. are selling
Fruit Cans cheaper than any body
else in the State, and are using the
best quality Of tin to make them
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23

Letter Heads.
On short notice and in the best
styles extant. No business man can
afford to be without them.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23

John Adams q Bro. are making a
big lot of Copper Kettles, and are
bound to sell. 6tf.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23
|Intemperance.

mtemperance. n
Saturday. July 10th, was the dull
est day we ever witnessed in Findlay.
Our farmers were as busy as bees in
the harvest field, and our streets
were deserted. Last Saturday, how
ever, the town presented quite diff
ferent appearance. Many of our
farmers had finished cutting wheat,
and the day being unfavorable for
harvesting, our town was crowded
to overfowing; and, we are sorry
that candor compels us to make the
statement, we witnessed more drunk
enness than on any day for the prev
ious three months. We are very
sorry 10 say that we fear there is as
much "tangle-foot" sold in our place
as ever.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23

For Hats and Caps
OF the Latest Styles, al less money,
fer a better article, than any other
establishment, go to
HENDERSON IL CoNNELL's.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23
AN ORDINANCE
To punish vagrants, prostitutes, and Others
therein named.
AN ORDINANCE

To Improve Sandusky Street, East of nain.
SECTION l. Be IL Ordained by the CoaaeH o.
me IacoypOrdted Village Of Ffndidy, oil Members
conctuTing That Sandusky street, in said viii
lage of Findlay, from Main street, east, to the
west end of Eagle Creek bridge, be improved
as hereinafter specified.
SEC > That said street shall be graded rom
and TO the points aforesaid, in 4 gradient Oi
two inches To each lOO feet, and shall be mac
a,lumize,l from gutter TO gutter, except the 31j
feet next west OF said bridge, which shall be
l6 feet with good. hard stone, to an average
deDth of q inches, and 50 crowned as to make
the center inches higher than the gutter
The cutters along said street to be raised ant
Ielaid to conform to said grade and the sewer
To be construct Hereunder Said grading
macadamizing, and gutterinS 10 be done and
performed in accordance with the adopted
surveys, profile. plans and specifications now
on file in the office of the Board of Improve
mentS.
SEC 3 The work, labor and material re-
duired hereby, must be done, performed, and
furnished on or before the 18th day of October,
A. ID. 1863. The costs and expense thereof To
be assessed according to law, upon the foot
front of the property abutting upon said street.
SIC 4. The ordinance passed July ii, lS,iy,
for the Improvement of said street. SO far as
the same conflicts herewith, is hereby repeal
ed. J. a. BOPE, Mayor.
F. q. DEWoLFE, Clerk lnlOw2l
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23

Persons wishing to purchase a
first-class Piano, Melodeon or Organ,
on reasonable terms, can do so by
applying to r. H. HoLLYDAY- Find.
lay, Ohio.
All Instruments warranted. Or
ders solicited. no2-tf
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23

John Adams & Bro. are selling
Cook Stoves cheaper than anybody
else i'm the county.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23

ANo. s Fashion Cooking Stove, fur
nished, for SEQ, at j. Cromley's.
no. 20 If
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23

Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re-
newer is endorsed by the first medi-
cal authority. Its intrinsic merit
alone, introduces it into general use.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23

For the cheapest and best Stove
90 to J. Cromley's. no2Stf
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23
Improvement Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that at their meet
N ing held July 10, 1859, the Council OF the
INCORPORATED Village of Findlay, pursuant Ia
the recommendation of the Board OF Improve
ments and the petition OF all adjoining resi-
dents and lot owners, did, by resolution, de-
clare the necessity of improving Broad street
in said village, from Main-Cross to Front
streets, by inclosing all of said street, except
rs feet on the west and II feet ON the east slat
thereof by a neat and sufficient fence, SAID
incIosure to be improved and embeliisheC
with trees. shrubbeTy and grass, as shown by
the plans, specifications anu lrOilie tilefeolO Oi
iie i'm tie Clerks Office such improvement
being deemed necessary for the use, beneh
and Health OF the citizens OF said village.
| ~ a. DEWOIFE. j. A. BOPE,
Clerk. lnolO-t4l Mayor.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23

MAGNOLIA WATER.-Superior to
the best imported German Cologne,
and sold at half the price.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-07-23
A RepuIar Breakdown

n ISeB uIuf
Has taken place in clothing
sold White Corner" are selling
mems, boys and youths clothing at
4 bio reduction, TO reduce stock pre-
yious to a change of firm.