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Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13

Professor Gardner will deliver an ad-
dress on his faYorite etheme-tempera nee =
on Sunday evening next As the Profes-
sor is a novelty as well as a power in the
advocacy OF temperance, there will prob
ably I've here, as elsewhere, an earnes t
wish TO see aud hear him, and as a result
we may expect to see the Methodist
church filled 10 its utmost capacity. As
Mr.. Peet, of the Congregational church,
will be absent, and Mr.. M'Giffert of the
Presb., according TO an intimation last
Sabbath, may be, there seems to be COM
paratively little obstruction to q union
meeting, embracing all the churches of
the village that usually unite, to listen to
the Professors address.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13
ANDOYER.


Ed. Tai understand that couple
of gentlemen are going to start a meat
market IN the basement rooms formerly
occupied by ]. s. Bailey. The name oil
the firm is Spencer and Frye.
D. G. Ives, our hardware merchant has
sold his stock and rented the store to 8.
II. Merre Il s. Co. who will carry on the
business. understand that Mr.. Ives in
tends going TO Sandy Lake, Pa.
Z. W. Morley aud family, who have
been visiting in Michigan have returned
home.
The fall term of the Andover school
will commence on Tuesday the gath inst.
under the instruction Of E. E. Darrow,
of Kinsman, Trumbull Co.
John Ripple, the young gentleman
who has been clerking for J. s, Morley,
IN the dry goods store, has given up bis
situation and It Is rumored that he In
tends going to Medical College this fall
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13
ORWELL.

George Olds, son of Frank and Matilda
Olds, died August 9th.
Edith Pinney, daughter of G. o. and
Catharine Pinney, died August Sd.
From the numerous applications for
board and rooms, the prospects are en-
couraging for large school this fall, at
the Normal Institute.
A Temperance basket picnic will be
held in a beautiful grove on the old DR..
Kee farm. near Brownsville, in New
Lyme, Wednesday, August 18th. Two
eminent speakers will be in attendance
from abroad, who will address US on the
occasion. Ageneral invitation is extend
ed to all. That means you, Bro. Reed.
Mrs. ]. B. Phillips still lies very low
if she does not recover it will not be for
want of the best of care and medical at
tention. OR WELL.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13

CLEVELAND PLATING WoRKs.-Th ere
is hardly family but that has some plat :
ing work that they would like to have
done, and for the reason that they know
of no establishment for doing this kind of
work, they, therefore. use the worn and
shabby table ware indeinitely,with mu ch
displeasure and dissatisfaction. The
Cleveland Plating Works plate with gold i,
silver, and nickel, on oil kinds of metal,
in the best manner. and guarantee their
work The establishment may be found
at 2l9 Superior. A list OF prices is left
upon our desk tor reference. The style
OF the firm Is G. NJ. Heard g. Co. We
have had their work and find 1t sallsfato.
rv
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13
The Lawn Fete.

Notwithstanding the rain during the
early part of the sftrrnoon on Wednes-
day, the lawn feie, under the auspices oi
the ladits of ST. Peters church, was
very pleas ant affair, well attended and
quite fin ancial success. The beau tlinl
grounds of Geo. L. Neilleton were bril-
liantly lighted with numerous Chinese
lanterns, and several locomotive head
lights, and about a half dozen bOothes
were erected where flowers, refreshments,
ETC. were sold The Ashiabula Brass
Band was in attendance, and Sweets
string oand furnished the music for dan
cling. Had the weather been pleasant du-
ring the day the attendance would have
been much larger. The profits Of the oc-
casiOn will reach about SO.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13

Gen. Garfield is out and moving round
He was in Cleveland the forepart of the
week.
DR.. John G. Hubbard, who hls been in
Europe during the past year is expected
home this week
Mr. E. w. Savage, who has been spend
ing few weeks vac1tio in the Wcs'.
is expected home this week.
Dea. MerrIman, about whom some ap
preheRsion was felt, is improving, and
his indispOsition is yi~llin! Ia treatment.
Landlord Field of PainesviIle sp''nt
most ofthe day on Tuesday in town.
He reports full house. and things favor =
able in his line.
Mr.. L. G. Williams. formerly of Paines-
vile, but late ofthe Tefft House. Topeka.
Kansas, has taken a lease of the Cowles
House, and assumed the responsibility OF
landlord.
Dea. Chester, of Rome, as we learn
from private note is confined to his
house from a dislocation of the collar
bone How it was brought about we are
not informed.
Miss Sophia Hall, who has been alb
sent at the West for some six months,
has lately returned. Her attainmen,s IN
music make her going and cnmlng mat
ter of interest
Mr.. s. B. Wells has been suffering
from indisposition, and his activilirs
have been subjected to short
interruption. He is, however, in hopes
to be about again soon.
Mr.. JOHN T. MORTON, whose name
appears under the hymenial department
of the paper, holds the position OF Princi-
pal of the Public Schools at Conneaut-
vile, Pa. and his lady, that of assistant.
Bro. Spencer, of the Times, has taken a
trip to the Superior regions, $50 initiate"
more directly from the centre of erial
purity-the North Pole-and TO tone up
his system with its health giving inhu-
en- ces.
n. W. SimOns, of East Williamsfeld,
has been appointed night ticket agent at
Ashtabula, on the L. s d M. s. Railroad.
This will no doubt he found popu-
lar appointment with the public, as well
as with the company.
Pastor McGiffert left on Thursday
for Bemus Point-Chautauqua. where he
expects 10 spend a week or two's vaca-
ton, and from which point he may greet
his friends and people with an occasional
letter through the Telegraph, we are au
thorized to say that services will be hell
in the Presbyterian church on Sunday
morning.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13

Fifteen or twenty of the coed citizens
of Conneaut, last week, made an excur
sion to this lIarbOr, in little tug, recent
ly purchased at that place. The compa-
ny put up during their tarry with land
tord Pease, of the Lakeside House, The
editor of the Reporter, in noticing the af
fair, speaks of things at our port and ho-
tel thus;
While supper was being prepared, a
number of them went up to view the
docks recently built by the railroad Co.
A large amount of money has been spent
for this purpose, and the amount of coal
and ore that is handled is truly wonderful
The town itself does not seem TO grow
very rapidly, as but few new buildings
are to be seen. Stimulating beverages are
dealt out rather freely, as is the case in all
shipping towns, where laborers are en-
ployed in any considerable numbers. The
Lake Side House is an excellent house
and is kept up in good style. Mr.. Pc, Sc,
the proprietor, knows how to run hotel.
and spares no pains 10 make his guests
at home. At present, there some thirty or
forty boarders, mostly from Youngstown,
who are there TO spend the summer
months, and 10 enjoy the lake breezes.
After spending an hour or two very pleas
antly at the harbor, the eXcursionists start
ed on their return trip, and the run from
Ashtabula harbor to Conneant was made
in little less than two hours.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13

No pulmonary complaint can resist the healing
influences Of Or. MOrris's syrOup of Tar, Wild
Cherry and Horehonnd, as 3 remedy iOr Coughs,
Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness and Sore
Throat, cure for Group and preventive OF con-
sumption It has n0equal. Clears the voice OF
speakers and siagers, takes aWag all the distress
ofwhooplng cough, contains no opium or other
dAngeFour drug, and la pleasant 10 take. Trial
bottle, 10 cents. For sale only by GEo WTLLIARD,
druggist, AshtabulA, o. 8lsly
NORRIS cKRITAGR, Phil, Proprietors.
STRONG, Conn a Co., Wholesale Ag'ts, Cleveland
Ohio,
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13

founded, and our "beloved pastor" be
vindicated. And now that the trial is
over. they are going tn bore him for
six months with their rejoicing over his
victory. Were Beecher, would pass
nv summer in Alaska.
THE BIG FAILURE
of Duncan. Sherman s. Co., dosen't look
as well as it did. When the creditors
came to look for the real estate held by
the firm, it was discovered that only
few days before the failure it had been all
transferred to the fathers and relatives
OF the partners. 1t was graYely stated
oy these gentlemen that the sale had been
haue many years ago, but the deeds has
never Oeen put upon record, to strength en-
the credit ofthe firm That is to saw. Dun
can, Sherman & Co. were getting credit
on property that did not belong to them.
This may be all right, but it looks. TO a
plain man, very much like a sw1ndle.
The failure did not produce a panic nor
did net make any perceptible impression
on the city. Nothing could, think
The city IS so dull that can't imagine
anything that could make i. duller.
BUSINESS
is worse than it has ever been known in
the history of the city. There is abso-
lutely nothing doing, and there is no
prospect Of improvement There was
hopes ofs little fall trade, but the foods
in the West have cut those hopes down
TO nothing, and everybody is bracing 11for
the worst. Possibly the reports may be
exaggerated and the damage is less than
is supposed, but the outlook is bad at
best.
THE WEATHER HERE
is terrific. 1t is hot, wet, muggy, nasty,
uncomfortable. and altogether thoroug hly
disagreeab lie. Oh, for a change Of some
kind'l PIETRo.
New York, August 10, 1875.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13

The scenery from the steamer is unusually
fine The Islands ofLake Erie are readily seem
and at the entrance Of Detroit River hne view OF
the noted old Canadian town of Maiden Is hsd On
the right with BUis Blanc Island 70 the leIt; a
few miles further up the River, Crosse Isle Is
passed This island has population OF ABOUT
1000 and large number Of hne residences. AZ
tor passing several hourishing towns along the
river, the next point Of interest Is United states
Fort Wayne, one Of The finest f0rtiheations in
America, and commands the River at Detroit,
where the steamer will stop. giving the passen-
gers ample time to see the City. which is noted
for Its elegant public buildings, shady parks and
broad avenues, Permission viii be given to all
to visit the City Hall, that cost Sa,0Oo,0 co. the
Grand Opera House and Fort Wayne.
Two hrst class Bands will accompany the party
and no pains will be spared 70 make all ENJOY
themselves. Music for dancing will be inrnlsheo.
Meals can be procured by the excurslohlsts ~
Detroit at first class hotel at reduced rates, alsO
refreshments can be purchased on the steAnsl, e.t,
but an should take well allied lunch baskets WIN
them. Hot water for tea andeofee viii be iarnish-
ed on the beat -,.,..,
m, Aug. 25th stopping at all stations to faines-
Vile, and connecting with the elegant steamer
Northwest at Cleveland for Detroit, where she ar
riyes Thursday morning. Aug. 26th, and viii
leave Detroit Thursday, at p. m, for Cleveland,
connecting with the special excursion train for
Conneaut, Friday morning, Aug. 9Th.
U-asv, ,r.rfn Lao va "a nj
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13

DIVoRCE.-Painesville is in the tbroes
of divorce case, and an array of talent
is retained that shows something of the
amount of interest enlisted. Of course our
veteran advocate and townsman-Sher-
man-ls among 1.-THE number, associated
with Tinker for the woman who brings
the petition, while M'sweeny and Burrows
are for respondent. The parties belong
to Willoughby and both are rich and de-
termined, and fees roll up. 1t is howev-
er, rather dirty affair, and the argu-
ments arc expected to be ingenious as
well as able. and will partake something
of Brooklyn type of delicacY. sorter is
the name.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13

twill be seen that the LAKE SIDE
HOUSE, is offered for sale in our columns
the present owners not wishing to run,
an institution so much out of their line
1t is apparent to every one, that as a
summer resort, there Is money in 1t. The
house is full to Its utmost capacity, and
ell that is needed, is to extend the &C.
.eommodations, and there will be no
question about occupying them, 1t is
not equaled as q point In its attractions,
along the shore. To man with means
enough TO make its capacity equal to
the demand, It would be source o
abundant return as sure as the seasons
roll around.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13
Endorsement of the Peoples, Remedy

When skillful and cautious medical men give
over their own signatures a favorable opin-
ion of the soothing and vitalizing effects of pre-
paratiOn. the public does not hesitate to believe
them. The YoluminOus and emphatic profession
al testimony in favor Of Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters, as specific for all disorders Of the stomach
and bowels, for liver complaint, intermittent and
remittent fevers, and the thousand ills that
wait upon dyspepsia, must convince the most
skeDtical. Aside, however, from the testimony
Of the faculty, there Is large mass Of evidence
that this great preventive and restorative is Of
inestimable value to the sick and the debilitated
The Bitters are suited to all climates, and are
universally endorsed as a preventative Of disor-
ders caused by mlasma and imnure water.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13

A correspondent at Tit usvllle, Pa.
presents a condensed statement of the pc
culiar condition of the oil market. The
bulls have succumbed TO the bears. and
general tumble of values has taken
place. The usual mode of correcting
such state of things is TO stop pro-
duolion for two or three months, but this
remedy is not easily applied at present
as the result would be to throw out of
employment large number of men who
are dangerous In idleness, and who are
already discussing fearful plan tor re-
lieving! the glutted market--that of q
general destruction by fire Of the millions
Of gallons of oil now In tanka.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13

BONE DUsT.-The qualities of Bone
Dust as fertilizer is too well known to
require recommendation. Its convent
ence, effectiveness and cleanliness, has
secured for it strong and deserved favor
for garden, dooryard. and flower bed use,
as well as for agricultural application.
AS Mr.. Geoppenger has embarked in the
business of dealing in this as well as the
phosphates, and will keep a stock on
hand, our readers will be pleased to re-
fer to his advertisement, and secure their
supplies at his very favorah lie rates.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13
Cor. Sec'y Cleveland, Q

MAYOR TALcoTT is a cripple, not in the
sense of slang phraseology, but from ver-
table accident and wounding of his per-
son. While using the axe to cut off a
branch of an evergreen. in the forest
the other day, the implement was caught
by an oTeFhsngIug branch, and the edge
turned upon the inside of the left wrist
severing an artery and nearly severing
some OF the teudOns. By the use of hga
atures, he was enabled TO reach mediea
aid without serious loss of blood The
wound was dressed by Dr. King.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13

A good job has been done IN grading
and graveling up the approaches to the
railroad crossing of Main street, near the
rolling mill. The grade is made easy,
and the road is made nearly the full
width, so that team, if caught too near
the track by an approaching engine, may
have ample room and safety for turning.
Now let our supervisor take up the work
upon the other side and carry it along
beyond the watering place, over that
low and muddy spot, about which there
has been so much grumbling every
spring. The gravel for the improvement
alluded to was furnished, we understand
by the A., ]. & F. Co.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13
Ohio Farmers Insurance Co.

Mr.F.L. Smith, the regular authorized agent
Of this Company so popular with the hInSfs, Is oi
the State. has removed nom this village 20 'enel-
son and may be found in smalley's BOOK ready
TO receive applications
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13

Disease has appeared in that supirior
herd of Short Horns belonging to Mr.. s. G.
amith, on Bunker Hill, and that splendid
and valuable animal JAoK-.hls four year
old bull-has been taken down severely
The disease is called fever, and it is be-
believed to be of character not likely
to bring down other cases.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13

REUNIoN.--The seventh annual reunion
of the Sd Ohio Cavalry, will be held al
Kelley's Island on Thursday, Sept. I'd,
1876. The regiment will be entertained
by the citizens of the island It is hoped
that all members of the regiment will at
tend, as it is certain to be one ofthe most
pleasant meetings that the regiment has
held. Boats will leave Cleveland, San
dusky and Toledo to convey all to the is
land. MI LAWRENCE,
Cyor- Sec'v cleveland q
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13
MARINE NEWS.
ARRIVED

AhhlfED.
Aug. 6-PrOp. Viana, Capt Brown, from Krie.
light.
schr. Morning Llght, Capt. venn, from BufIAiO'
light.
Br.. .schr. Anna Mulvey. Capt. Taylor, from To-
ronto. light.
Aug. 7-scOw Vampire, Capt IngraphAm, from
Msrblehead, Is cords stone.
Scow Florence, Capt. lockwood, from Con-
neaut, 10 cords stone.
Schr. Southwest, Capt, Raymond, L'Anse, 546
tons iron ore.
scow Temperance. Capt. Gilchick. Port Col
bourn, light.
Tug Payne, Capt. Sullivan. scow in tow for Pt
ColboGm-
Aug.-1O-Br. Schr. Bismark, Capt. Jollife. $50
tons iron ore, from Kingston.
Aug. 11-Schr. I. N. Foster. Capt. Trip, no
cargo. PIT. Dalhouse. -
Br. schr. Anna Falccner. Capt Taylor, $40 tons
ore, Kingston.
Aug. 6-Prop. vians, Brown, for Portage, light
Schr Verona, Mills, same.
Aug. T-Schr. Morning Light, venn. 46s tons
coal for Buffalo.
Aug. s-Br. schr. Anna Mulvey, Taylor, AZ tons
coal for Toronto.
Aug 9-scow Florence, Lockwood, light for
COnneaut
Schr. Emma c. hutchinson, Miller, Chicago.
Cargo 800 tons Of eoal-argest load of coal ever
shipped at this port-which was shipped by An
drews. Hitchcock & M'Kinnie Vessel drawing
over 10 feet Of water.
The United States survey OF Lake Ontario has
been completed, and charts will be made out as
soon as possible. Surveys Of the other lakes
will be taken, and charts of these also made out
The survey steamers, engaged on Lake Ontario
till now. go to Lake Erie to prosecute the work
in that lake. This service is done by corps of
Typographical engineers aud assistants under civ
il engagement, whose work is followed up by
the ultimate object of which is to
secure correct comparison with Greenwich time
or ascertain longitude. United States revenue
cutter, having corps OF typographical engineers
on board, passed up the Well4nd Canal last week.
take souudings Of the harbors and coast line of
Lake Erie.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13

At the annual meeting OF the stockhold-
ers of Geneva Tool Company. held at
their Office on Monday last, the election
of new board of officers for the next
year resulted as follows: Directors,
Charles Tinker, N. 8. Caswell, A. D.
Myres, H. B. Stephens, P. Doel. s. Sey-
mour, A. Smith.
At subsequent meeting Of the DIrec-
tors, held Tuesday Morning, Charles TIN
ker was elected President a. B. Steph-
ems, Treasurer W. H. CowGery, secre-
tsry, and A. D. Myres, Superintendent.
Mr.. Caswell, the retiring Secretary,
was presented by the company with 6
handsome watch and chain.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13

If anybody had built up any undue
happiness at getting rid oftheir obliga
tons of bank on account of the closing up
all things terrestrial on Tuesd4Y the
10th. he will wake up TO the fact that he
IS still in for payment as the thing didn't
60 of, and we are to Jog on again in th e
old way, and bank and other drudgeries
of this world are still TO be grappled
,r;t;,
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13

Another supplement will be found in
the Telegraph of this week. 1t contains the
great speech of Senator Morton at Urba-
na, on the 7th inst, which will no doubt
command the careful perusal ofour read
ers. The Senator is among the front rank
of leading minds of the nation, and ev-
erything he utters bears the impress of
his commanding talent. The press places
this among his best efforts. 1t also con-
tains the speech of Hon Alonzo Taft, at
Marietta, on Monday evening, which will
be found replete with sound argument
and exhaustive reasoning and will richly
repay considerate perusaL
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13

The Times indulges in slur upon the
young gentlemen from Rock Creek who
had the misfortune to lose horse at
Windsor-as noticed in the columns of
the Telegraph, last week. They were re-
putable gentlemen, and the fail and death
of their horse had no connection whatev-
er with whisky. The Tines probably re-
lied upon the assertion of its correspou-
dent, who seems TO have taken wrong
view of the matter, and did an injustice
to the gentlemen in question.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13

From various sources, we have bern
reminded that the Telegraph is to be held
responsible for its utterances respecting
the Harbor celebration If the spirit is
as sharp as represented, we shall not be
surprised TO be summoned before jury
of old ladies for trial and punishment.
As Prof. johnson and the writer of that
poem in three cantos, are both particeps
cTlminis. it will be only fair if we have a
little company, and they should be made
TO appear in court, also.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13

An exchange says that newspapers
edited and condu3ted to please eve.y-
body, die early. mourned by none, and
missed by few.-RspOrter.
John Pfeiffer, who assisted In robbing
and burning Messrs. Potter s. Sons store
at West Springfield, was recently SEN
imprisoned three years in the Western
Penitentiary.- Reporter.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13

The great Convention at Orwell, comes
of to-day-Friday. Let the lunch baskets
well filled and the attendance Of every
Republican made comfortable as well
as sure. It Is not often a chance is
given to hear such a man as Senator
Morton
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13

A copy of the proceedings Of the 10th
annual meeting Of the Ohio s. S. Union,
held at Newark, June 8, Q, and 10, has
been sent US by the corresponding sec'y,
3 CodEen. It is Ss page pamphlet, fill
ed with interesting matter, especially for
the Sabbath-school worker.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13

MAC, the contractor, informs us that he
has force of sixty men at work grading
for the new elevated spur track between
Fields Run and the Blacksmith shop .
near the Thayer Run, and things are
moving of prosperouslY for the handling
Of coal at the Harbor by the Mahoning
Coal Co. before the close Of navigation.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13

The funeral OF MIo DYER, at Windsor,
on Sunday afternoon last was very
large one. He.was prominent and ad-
Ydsnced Mason, and the fraternity gather
sdfrom many Of the towns in the county,
the more accessible by carriage travel.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13

SHERIFF SALE.-Those who look over
our advertising columns, will see that
Sheriff Young proposes to sell the old
Brewery, on Bank Alley, in the rear of
Ducro's saloon. Property thus located
in the business center. though of Main
street, cannot but be desirable to hold.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-13

Our friend Calkins, of E. Rockport
sends US his subscription-$2-and says
that is the equivalent of bushel of apples.
That is not bad as basis ofa scale Of
prices for fruit. The matters sent us for
publication, we have no knowledge OF re-
cieving. except in a single instance, and
that received favorable attention.