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Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-03-07

last end of the school presents a sor-
ry appearance, composed as it is of
the small, MANNED and ill-condition-
ed. They move in this order until
they find themselves on the shoal
ground, where the great variety and
abundance of food seems to satisfy
them; the food consists of muscles,
CLAIMS, periwinkles and the like. /
would say in this connection that,
though voracious in their habits they
are epicureS as well in their choice Of
food, and are not easily enticed into
traps, except with the freshest of
bait. They remain on the grounds
the greater part Of the summer
many seeking the sandy banks and
rocky crevices where they shed their
shell, remaining in semi-torpid con-
dition during this change, venturing
forth again as the shell becomes suf-
fciyntly hard and they become
strong enough to defend themselves
against nearly all kinds of tish-as
they are easily captured and eaten
while in this soft state. As the sea-
son advances we find them moving
off shore in as hungry condition rs
when they came in the spring. 1t is
probable that they seek the deep
waters of the bay in winter for the
protection it affords during our Sc
we're storms, and for the warmer tenn
perature of the water, which is more
cougenial to them. In a general way
this covers their movements so far as
is known. Of their organism and
structure, though curious and inter
esting, it is hardly necessary to speak
further, as the practical results we
wish to bring about are not to any
great extent influenced by knOwl-
edge on this point, except in the
manner in which they increase in
size, or grow. This change takes
place only as the shell, which has be-
come full, is sloughed off, another of
larger size taking its place, the new
one being fully formed under the
old, and having something the ap-
pearance of India rubber, being very
flexible and elastic. The time when
this change takes place depends on
circumstances; but it is quite evident
that all Holsters do not shed every
year, and never do so until they haN e
fully filled the old ones, which is
done more or less frequently, accord
ing to the quality of food they have
been able to obtain.
NOraodIk Gazette.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-03-07
NOraodH Gazette.
From the Paris Kentuckian. z
FrakshIOnaI Kurrency.
By JOSH BILLINGS.

1 hav made up mi mind that hu-
man happiness konsists in having Il
COOP deal to do, and then keep doing
The greatest man ov all IL he who
haz the most friends and the most
enemies.
| 1t IL easy enuff to find people who
talk like philosophers and act like
children.
A man of genius never wants op-
portunitys; if he kant find them
handy he creates them, and then uses
them.
Thare IL 2 kinds oy pashunce-one
man IL born with, and IL nothing
more than numbness, the other he
gifts by praktising on all sorts of tri-
ais and troubles.
Honesty, capacity and energy will
alwus win, l don't care what's
trumps.
Most ov the plezzures ov this life
hav to be paid for with repentance
at the highest market price.
Nothing to do IL one ov the hard
est jobs kno ov.
Money haz been the kause ov more
sorrow than the want Ov it haz.
/ have allwuss notissed that the
more virtew and branes man really
haz, the less he seems to kno it.
Every one haz right to accept
just praze, but no one haz right to
accept fattery.
In mi opinyun it is prosperity that.
proves a man-adversity he yields
gracefully to, bekause he is obliged
to.
1t IL so natraI to phind fault that
1 wonder we are eyer suited with
ennYthing.
Heiz alwuss poor who continually
wants more.
If a man feels that he il in the
right, it should not be in the power
of emmy one, nor NV all the world
combined, to make him think heiz in
the wrong.
1t IL alwuss a safe thing to listen,
for 8 men out oy 10 had rather talk
than be talked to.
l hav seen men so obstinate that
the only way to convince them they
waz wrong waz to agree with them.
Oh the plezzure ov feeling and
knong, that yu hav done yure whole
duty-it lifts a man up so that he
kant look an angel in the face with
out blHshing.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-03-07

AN OREnTNARCK

Authorizing the annexation of certain territory
lying {, the township of Ashtabula, to the incOr-
porated Village of Ashtabu:a.
SEC. l. Be it ordained by the
OCouncn Of the Incorporated Village Of Ashta-
buIa that the annexation OF the following describ-
ed territory to the Incorporated Village Of shta
bula from the township Of Ashtabula is hereby
authorized to be made.
The Territory authorized to be annexed, Is
bonded and described as follows, to-wIt: All the
terrific included wiInIn the lOhOwiRg boundaries
that Is not already included III the incorporates
Village Of Ashtabuls.
Beginning at lhe northwest corner Of the town
ship of AshtaDula, running thence sOutherly in the
township line between Say0rOOk and Ashtabula,
to point in the lot line between lots NUMBERS one
~ and sixteen O6) III said township Of Ashtabula
thence eastery in said lot line TO south street. $50
called) thence eastery in the centre OF South st.,
the centre OF Main street, thence easlerly along
the centre Of the street leading 10 the cemetery,
known the Gulf Road to the east line of the
lands Of the jamestown anch of the Lake Shore
and Michigan Southern Railway Company thence
sOuthsrly along the east line OF said Railway Com
pany's lands to the township line between Ply
mouth and Ashtsbula; thence following saiu
township line nOrtherly and easterly 20 the east
line of the incorporated Village OF Ashtabula II
now is thence following the line Of the lncOrpO-
IaJed Village OF AshHbula as II now Is 70 the CEN
ter OF the road known as the Warren and AshLabu
la Turnpike as said road now is thence nOrtherly
along the centre Of said Warren and Ashlabula
Turnpike road to the centre of the road leading
eaSLeFly DeLWeeu lduus now OE lOfuleFly OWuSu Oy
John Harmon and Henry Morey thence in a line
due north to the north line of Ashtabula township;
thence westerly along the north line Of Ashtabula
township. to the place OF beginning.
SEC. IL. That Theodore Hall, the Solicitor of
said Village is hereby directed to appear before
the Board of Commissioners OF Ashtabula county,
prepare the proper petition and prosecute all the
proceedings necessary to effect such annexation.
SEC III. That the ordinance entitled IAN or
dinance authorizing the annexation Of certain ter
ritOry in the township of Ashtabula to the Incor-
cd Nillann Of AEhfahulQn ttQg aaN
1878, be, and the same is hereby repealed.
SEC " This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force on the 10Th day after Its first publca
ton.
Passed Fehrnarv 10Th 1874
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-03-07

old yard he reviewed the premises
for moment, then started for his
old bath tub, then for his green tow
ell on the common, then his old sta
bic, pulled the wooden pin, won for
himself a good meal, and his old
master his favorite horse. These
facts are vouchsafed for by reliable
old residents of the beautiful, pic
turesque old town, and show conclu-
sively the long memory of our no
blest animal. Z0aceH Courier.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-03-07

A HORSE WITH A LONG MEMORY.
MANY years ago, Mr.. Abram
Dodge, of the town of Ipswich, own
ed a beautiful horse, which was the
pet of the family. He was admired
by all who knew his playfulness and
good qualifications. In the summer
It was Mr.. Dodge's habit occasional
ly to have frolic with his horse in
his barnyard; then let HIM out alone,
and he would 60 to the river, which
was about one.third of q mile dis
tant, where he would bathe, then go
to the common and roll on the grass,
and then with the freedom of air
start for his home. His stable was
renovated for him while he was
gone, and his breakfast put in his
crib. If he met his master he would
show some coltish pranks, bound for
the stable, pull ont the wooden pin
that fastened the door, with his
teeth, and rush for the manger,
where he was expected to find his
food. One night the horse was sto-
len from the stable. After the ex-
piration of sixteen years, Mr.. Dodge
was at the tavern when a man drove
a horse up to the door. Mr. Dodge
at once recognized his horse, and he
told the driver his reason for believ
ing it to be his; the man told him of
whom he bought the horse, and said
ne had owned him for several years.
Mr.. Dodge claimed his horse, & it was
finally agreed that if the horse would,
on being taken to the old stable. 90
through the habit of bathing, rolling
on the grass, and pulling the pin
from the stable door as above de.
scribed, Mr., Dodge should have him.
WhgP the nurse was lVt 0ut in his
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-03-07
THE BLISS GARDER FOR SALE.
IF YOU WISH A PLEASANT &

L good home, just enquire of the people in Ash
tabula and stop over and look for yourself at q
splendid garden OF nearly three acres, under high
cultivation ana full Of the choicest fruit with good
mousse and out buildings in good repair; also we'll
cisteTn, and spring Of never ng water with
three good pumps. The spring is Ell mt feet SQUARE
wall laid in cement ana 10 rods Of tile drain on
the place. 1t has taken the first premium for
eight ten years, without exception, and will be
sold very cheap, with $1,000 running one year. if de-
sired. Also, a horse, wagon, garden tools and
household goods. Situated little southwest Of
the borough limits on the Round Head road
known as the Bliss property.
Ashtabula, Jan l 1873. 1900
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-03-07

DR.. J. Walkers California Vim
egar Bitters are a purely Vegetable
preparation, made chiefly from the ma
tive herbs found on the lower ranges Of
the Sierra Nevada mountains Of Califor-
mia, the medicinal properties Of which
are extracted therefrom without the use
of Alcohol. The question is almost
daily asked, What is the cause Of the
unparalleled shccess of VINEGAR BIT-
TERS" Our answer is, that they remove
the cause Of disease, and the patient re-
covers his health. They are the great
blood purifier and a life giving principle,
a perfect RenovatOr and Invigorator
of the system. Never before in the
history of the world has medicine been
compounded possessing the remarkable
qualities of YIaEGaR BITTEEs in healing the
sick of every disease man Is heir to, They
are a gentle Purgative as weI as Tonic,
relieving Congestion or Inflammation Of
the Liver and Visceral Organs, In Bilious
Diseases.
The properties of DR.. WALKERS
VINEGAR BITTERs are Apenent, DiaphOretie,
| Carminative, Nutritious, Laxative, Dlurene,
Sedatiye, Counter Initant, Sudontc, Altera-
tive, and Anti Bilious
| R. II. MCDONALD & CO.,
Druggists and Gen. gts San Francisco California,
and Ger. Of Washington and Charlton Sta, N. z.
| sold by all Druggists and Dealers
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-03-07

Few among us remember that the
title Brother Jonathan, as applied
to the United States, originated in a
playful remark of Washington. The
incident is this:
When General Washington, after
being appointed commander of the
army of the Revolutionary War,
went to Massachusetts to organize
it, he found a great want of amuni-
tion and other means of defence; and
on one occasion it seemed that no
means could be devised for the neees-
sary safety, Jonathan Trumbull,
the elder, was then Governor of the
State of Connecticut; and the Gener-
al, placing the greatest reliance on
his excellency's Judgment, remarked,
eve must consult Brother Jonathan
on the subject" The general did so,
and the governor was successful in
supplying many Of the wants of the
army; and thenceforward, when diff
ticulties arose, and the army was
spread over the country, it became
by-phrase, eve must consult Broth
er Jonathan;" and the name has now
become q designation for the whole
country, as John Bull has for Eng
land
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-03-07
Old RJe;s speechi

| was made TO be eaten
And not to be drank
To be thrashed in a barn,
Not soaked in a tank.
| come as a blessing,
When put through a mill;
As a blight and curse
When run through a still.
Make me up into lOaves,
And your children are fed;
But if into a drink,
| will siarve them instead.
In bread, Pm a servant,
The eater shall rule;
In drink, am master,
The drinker a fool.
Then remember the warning;
My strength Pll employ,
If eaten, to strengthen.
If drank, to destroy,
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-03-07

To YoUNG MEN.-I owe my sue
cess in life to one fact, namely: At
the age of twenty-seven, l commenc-
ed and continued for years, the prac-
tice of daily reading and speaking
upon the contents of some historical
or scientific book. These off-hand
efforts were made some times in a
cornfeld, and at others in the forest,
and not unfrequently in some distant
barn, with the horse and OK for my
auditors. 1t is to this early practice
in the great art of arts that am in
debted for the primary and leading
impulse that stimulated me forward,
and shaped and moulded my entire
subsequent destiny. Improve, then,
young gentlemen, the superior ad-
vantages you here enjoy, Let no
day pass without exercising your
power of speech. There is no power
like oratory. Caesar controlled men
by exciting their fears, Cicero by
captivating their affections and sway
ing their passions. The influence of
the one perishes with the author;
that of tie other continues to this
day.-Henry Clay.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-03-07
Splendid Country Residence
FOR SALE.

THE residence of the late Rev.
4 JOIN BKIN, situated in Saybrook. on the
North Ridge road, one mile from the Depot of
the L. S. NJ. s. R. R.. one fourth mile frOm P. D.
Churches and School house. It embaces thirty
five acres of choice land.
The buildings are new and in complete repair
large and elegantly finished house surrounded by
mental trees and shrubbsFy; fne barn with cellar
stable; young orchard OF three acres Of choice
fuit. This Is very desirable property, and viii
be sold very low to settle the estate. Enquire Of
-..IIl-T - p p -iSsstf
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-03-07
Lobsters-TheIr Habits, Food and
Growth,

A letter from S. M. johnson, of
Scituate Harbor, gives the following
interesting information about the
habits of the lobster. The time when
they draw into shore for better
supply of food varies very much in
different localities. We find them
coming in as early as March or Apr
in some places, while in others they
do not make their appearance until
May or June. Nor is the time of
their going or coming the same
from year TO year. Indeed, they
seem to be somewhat erratic in their
habits, and on that account compar-
atively little is known about them;
and any observation made this year,
however carefully, might the next
lead to quite different conclusions.
We mention this merely to show
that in seeking for information we
should not take the evidence of any
one person as conclusive, though it
might be perfectly correct so far as
his observation went in that particu.
lar locality. They seem to move
quite rapidly in their migrations,
staying in one place only long
enough to consume what food pre-
sents itself. They move in solid
column, the larger and stronger al
ways in Rdyapee while the FeeT, q
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-03-07
CIR U NJ BS

Are a modern stove Are better, because
polish far better than OF they give finer gloss
any other in existence. than any other polish
G OMF FORT
Yield brilliant. siyery sheen with less than hall
CIR UMBS
Are neat and clesnly lCan be used even in
article len making no dirt o F the P1IoT without the
COME ORT
furniture or carpets.
Has no disagreable sulphurOus or strong acid smell
when prepared for use, butare pleasant 3 harmless
,- CIR U MBS .
Are put up in neat style In each box are 19
and in form more OF sticks / stick is snf-
convenient for use than fcient for any stove,
any other. polish. thus all waste is saved.
COM ORT
Are the cheapest polish in the market, because one
box at 10 cents will polish much surface as Is
cents worth Of the old polishes.
UMBS ~
is hsTs 's 6sH Se ad saf OF N s9RRsRSP ReRS Es
snapClis exposition, the old stove pOlishes
FORT
Buy Crumbs Of Comfort of your store keeper,
If he has them, or viii procure them for you nnot
sem US one dollar, your Lame, add the name Of
your nearest express station, and we viii send you
ten boxes, and samples OF Bartlett's Backing and
Pearl Bueing. free of cost -
CRUMBS OF COMFORT can be had Of all Wholesale
GrOerrs and dealers in the United States, ana Re
tail them the most profitable, from the fact that
they are the fastest selling articles in MARKET
H. A. BARTLETT & CO.,
lis North Front 50. Philadelphia.
143 Chambers 81, Nelg York. -- -T
4S Broad ST., Boston l2i5 6m con
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-03-07
TEACHERS, EXAMINATIONS,

THERE will be examinations OF
4 teachers for the Spring as follows:
COnneaut Monday, March ID
jefferson. Tuesday. March Sd.
AndOver. Wednesday, March 4th
Rock Creek, Thursday, March 9th,
Geneva, Friday March 9Th.
AshTahuia, Saturday. March 7th.
Austnburg. Saturday April nth
Orwell, Monday. a pci 18th d.
am authorized by the Probate Judge, to request
all persons wishing certificates for the Summer ia
apply at some one of these examinations as agteI
the one al Orwell. there will probably be no more
until September. II. L. JOHNSON
Clerk OF Board.
Orwell February 9Th. INTi- 81 less
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-03-07
House to Rent, and Horse
for Sale.

HOUSE next east of my dwelling
-Four rooms finished pump and sink cOnvenient,
woodnouse and spring houseJ good cellar. IS per
month until spring. and longer If desired on air
terms to be agreed upon.
YOUNG HORSE, fast, gentle and sound. Price
$3.50. on credit If desired ana agreed 10. ...-
R. ". GRISWOLn.
Ashtabula Nov 11th. 1873. I245f
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-03-07
LEArHER And FINnINGs

LEATHER AND FlNDlNGS
as can be found in any Western Market and
which wIIlbe sold on the most reasonable terms
hope to make iIan object for Boot and Shoe, and
Harness Manufacturers in the vicinity, to favor me
with their patronage, feeling satisfied that I can
sell them everything needed in their business as
cheap as can be found in Cleveland or even the
Eastern Markets, thereby saving freight and travel.
ing expenses and loss Of time. .....-
All are cordially invited to call and examine my
stock before purchasing elsewhere. Confident that
can make it for your interest to buy in this
market, shall take pleasure in seeing my old
friends and the public, and showing them my
stock. Below. give partial list Of articles:
Spanish and slaughter, sole, upper and harness
Leather, spanish and slaughter kip; French calf
and kip oak an, h6mlock calf and kip; collar
leather and horse hides meh's and worhen's mo-
rocco; band and lacing leather Innings, bindings,
topping and russets.
FINDINGS.
Lasts, pegs, thread webb, Packard's Ink, iron and
zIn, nails round head tacks, bristles, avis, ham
mers, pincers, sand stones, rasps, knives dOatS,
size sticks, and straps, boot trees, shoe laces,
punches lasting irons, eyelets, eyeet sets, stitch
wheels, stitch-markers, heel shaves, edge planes,
strip avis welt knives elastic heel ball, stitching
cord lasting tacks heel and toe plates boot black
ing. boot brushes, harness oils, and all kinds Of
finishing Irons, etc etc.
FRENCH & WEIBLEN
Ashtabula 1871. 1853
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-03-07
shsriffs Sal: of Goods and Ghattels.
sherifFs Sale Of Goods and Ohattles,
AsHTABULA COMMON PLEAS. Nov. Term, ,1s7:

AsHTABULA COMMON PLEAS. Nov. Term, 1873
George agsiHsI MlllaFd Fl. r..
Robert G. Warrington,
DY virtue of an execution duly is
II sued from said Court in the above case to
me directed have levied upon and will offer for
sale at public auction at the AshtabUla House. in
Ashtabula Village, Ashtabula County. Ohio on
Tuesday the 10th day Of March, A. D. 1874, between
the hours of u and O'Clock p. m. of said day the
following described Goods and Chattles to wit;
One bay mare.
One top buggy.
One billiard table
Terms, Cash.
c BOOTH, Plaintiffs Attorney.
Sherih7s Office, Jefferson, o., Feb. 26, 1874.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-03-07

FOR SALE.-One Of Maryin's
L small sized Fire.proof Safes. ane q Black WEI
ppt Writing Deck, - ~ sNA,. .4k4tHt
RfRApsa ~ = Nfs' FV
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-03-07
FOl. Sale.

THE subscriber offers for Sale or
Il Trade for personal property
A SPOKE MACHINE,
TO- ,,o,,,r,eturIn,r wagon RpOkes, pick handles.
hammer handles etc The machine Is IN good
CTdeI' and new, and VIII be sold cheap;
EIFEEN#aTF NJ GfFN R@
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Are a modern stove Are better, because o.
any other in existence " than any other polish
COM FORT
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-03-07
G 0 NJ + 0 r T

Are neat and clesnly ICan be used even in
article, maklngno dirt o F the parlor without the
nor dust when used trouble of removing
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-03-07

Authorizing the annexation of certain territory
lying {, the township of Ashtabula, to the incor-
porated Village of Ashtabu;a.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-03-07

Are put up in neat style In each box are 70
and in a form more OF sticks / stick is suf-
convenient for use than fcient for any stove,
any other polish. thus all waste is saved.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-03-07
G. r U NJ B s

Yield brilliant. sivery sheen, with less than halt
the labor required when other polishes are used.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-03-07

furniture or carpets.
Has no dissgreable sulphurOus strong acid smell
when prepared for use, but are pleasant harmless
q r IT IRIS
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1874-03-07

Are the cheapest polish in the market because one
box at 10 cents will polish much surface as Is
cents worth Of the old pOlishes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-07-30
A Waiting Gentleman.

A GENTLEMAN of our acquaintance,
aged about fifty, took the cars for long
ride. He secured a good seat in a not
crowded car, and put therein his bag
and various other conyeniences. After
some hours he left his seat for refresh
ments, leaving ample evidence therein
of its occupancy. On returning to the
train he found highly-f1nished woman
sitting in his place, and in the midst of
what Western people would call his
plumber. He paused at the entrance and
looked wistfully at the woman.
do you wish anything, sir?"
I" Yes, madam, my carpet-bag, if you
please. Thank youI"
He still waited and looked.
"Is there anything else, sir?"
" Yes, madam, my umbrella, if you
please. Ah-thank you!"
Still waiting in a respectful attitude,
the lady grew restless.
Is there anything more?"
Yes, madam, / will take my cane,
and the papers which fear you are sit
ting upon"
These were hastily offered, and, as the
gentleman still stood respectfully at the
entrance, she turned upon him with
some emphasis:
3" Well, sir, what else are you waiting
for?"
Madam, was waiting to hear you
say Thank you for the seatr "-B6ecber,
IN Neao York Ledger.