The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1873-10-23

though not new, was well handled,
and the essay was read In a manner
which commanded attention to every
thought. Then began the Discussion.
Mr.. J. n. Lee opened on the sffirma-
tive and was followed on the same
side by MI Bailey, Of this place, and
w. D. Patterson, Of BIoomviIIe, alter
mating with L. J. Hamilton, Of the
Normal School, Frank Dildine,
and L. N. Turner. OF Tiffin, on the
negative.
The debaters acquitted themselves
in good style, both parties having
sympathizers in the audience, who
were ready to applaud them when a
good point was made. The exercises
closed with an original Grafton by
Miss Frankie E. Mills, delivered with
out manuscript in her usual happy
style-Subject, DESTINY"
And now comes a challenge debate,
between the young men Of Bloomville
and few young men of Republic, to
held in the Town Hall at this place,
on the evening of October 30th.
Question-tsResolved that the intem-
perate use Of intoxicating drinks is
the greatest evil that ever existed"
Affirmative, representing Bloomville,
A. s. Andrews, ]. Winters, J. c. An
drews and A. J. Splitter. Negative,
representing Republic, ]. s. Lanker,
w. Il. Patterson, A. C. Huddle and
L. J. Hamilton.
We hope the young men will have
q good audience.
A meeting of citizens was held at
the Town Hall on Monday evening
last, for the purpose of arranging
plans for the proper reception Of the
track layers and employees of the B.,
P. & G. r. R., who are approaching
US at about equal distances east and
west. It was decided to give free
dinner to all Railroad men first, citi-
zens afterward. A committee Of ar
rangements was appointed with
Stephen Lapham as Chairman. The
dinner will be given when the two
parties meet, which it is expected
they will do at or near this place. If
the weather is favorable the tables win
beset on or near the depot grounds,
otherwise at the Town Hall. A band
will be In attendance.
The day when the railroad is COM
pleted through Republic, will mark
an era in the history of the town and
township. Let every man and wo-
man take hold of the matter and
celebrate the occasion in a manner
worthy Of its Importance.
Numerous meetings have been held
during the last fifteen years, to devise
some means by which we could secure
the building of the railroad through
the town; now let us have one grand
good time over the eonsummation of
our plans. The exact day cannot now
be named, but viii probably be some
day next week.
Snow fell to the depth Of eight or
ten inches on Monday night and
Tuesday, which retarded raiIroading
and building very much.
The failure of the Railroad Company
to meet their August and September
payments has produced quite strin-
gency in money matters in this vicin-
ity. Laborers, teamsters, provision
dealers, clearinghouse keepers, and
many others, are indirectly affected.
One-half the, August payment was
made on Monday, and more is ex-
pected soon.
w. V. Bromley is East buying goods
this week.
Mrs. s. A. BIodgett has received her
fall supply OF millinery.
Chamberlin & Pancoast have intro
duced a new branch of trade in con-
nection with their undertaking busi-
ness. They are now keeping a supply
of burial shroud5 for both sexes
ready made, which will be a |
great convenience. Their styles are
very handsome.
The Railroad Company's saw-mill |
was located at the depot on Friday
last. We learn that it will remain
here for some time after the road is in |
operation, for the purpose of saving
timber for shipping to other places
along the road. ScIPro.