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Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21
AUSTINBURG.

The citizens of Austinburg are free to
acknowledge that that place is indebted to
the liberality of Capt L. B. Austin tor its
growth and importance, more than to
any other Gifts citizens. Besides giving
away the lots on which the new brick
block stands, just below the station, for
the purpose of their Improvement. he has
now given away some four acres of supe-
rior and beautifully situated land, just
west of Main street, for use as church
and school house lots, and for the further
object of park. The work of blowing
has already been begun, and the whole
is TO be handsomely graded. A substan-
tial and tasteful brick building has been
already erected for school purposes, and
the foundation of the church has been
begun, which is to be also of brick-tsste-
full in design, and of fair proportions. Its
site rises handsomely above the road
leading to G. R. Institute, and overlook
ing valley, stretching off to the north
and west, of much picturesque beauty.
While spending an hour at Austirburg.
last week, Capt. Austin, with Mr.. John
Taylor. and his engineering instruments,
were running the lines, and fixing the
meets and bounds Of the plat. Besides
the donation OF this tract to these public
uses. Capt. Austin has subscribed freely
of bis ready means for the building. Mr..
Joshua FObes, who has become citizen
of Austinburg, takes an interest in the
church erection, and gives much of his
time and attention TO the progress OF the
work. The pastor, Rev. Mr.. Nutting, is
the craftsman of the design. for which,
we hear, he is especially competent. The
walls are TO be trimmed with cut Windsor
stone, of excellent quality and handsome
color The building is estimated TO cost
some $1,000 and will be more likely to
overrun than fall short of that sum.
Mr. A. s. Barnes is running of his
stock Of goods at priyste sale, and some
talk is heard, and much hope felt. that he
will be enabled to dispose of the whole to
good advantage by an arrangement with
his creditors and the Court of Probate,
by which he may be permitted to stock
up, and keep his old customers and
friends,
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

the Sabbath School of the Congl church
have appointed no delegates as yet, but
will probably do sosnext Sabbath. The
Methodist Sabbath School appointed five
delegates, as follOWs-SmIih Walker, ].
Van Allen, ]. w. Sims, Mrs S. G. s.
Bostwick, Mrs. F. W. Sims. Besides the
two central schools, that are kept up the
year round, mission schools were held
during the summer of last year. IN four
districts-No 8, Z, 8 and 10. From some
cause these schools have not been open
ed yet this spring, but We hope they soon
will be.
Rev Darius Smith died very suddenly
at his home ON Wednesday afternoon of
last week. He was nearly 20 years of
age. had been in the ministry Al years,
and only retired from active ministerial
labor on account of his feeble health at
the close of the last conference year. The
Ladies Aid Society met that afternoon at
his house, and were present athis death.
1t was eminently fitting that the good old
man in his last moments should be sur
rounded by so many of his Christian
friends and neighbors. The writer had
learned 10 love him for his kindness of
heart. and the integrity aud purity OF his
Christian character. At the funeral, on
Friday p. m, large number attended
many being warm, personal friends. Six
ministers were pall-besrers, and in place
of regular sermon, appropriate remarks.
were made by different ones, and Scrip
ture lesson read and feeling prayers offer
ed. III.
Saybrook. May IS, 1875.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21
SAYBROOk.


3D. Tel-According TO my patent med
icine almanac, we are past the middle of
the third month of spring, and summer
will be here before we are ready for it,
for the farmers are ploWing and fitting
their ground for corn and potatoes. But
little planting has been done as yet, for it
don't seem to be of much use to plant till
the ground gets warmer. have some
Early Rose potatoes that have been plant
ed over a month-and they stay planted.
The onion business has taken q start
here as well as In other lake shore towns.
and an unusual breadth of ground is de-
voted to its cultivation, this year. They
all think they see money in it, and We
hope for humaniIy's sake, they will not
be disappointed.
About that April snow storm In 1891 I;
Mr.. Allen is right about the depth of
snow. 1t was a slip of the pencil that
said the snow was IS inches deep-it
should haYe been eight
MEs DuIAS HASNiHB e1S oSoNSAAy
building to The station, intending to place
it on the lot adjoining the cheese factory
on the west. but the parties having the
job have been unfortunate in having bad
weather and some breakdowns, some 8 or
4 weeks having elapsed since the build
ing was put upon rollers; but il Is near.
ing the end oflts journey.
The Ladies' Aid Sooiety have voted to
use the funds of the society 10 paint the
NJ. E. Church this spring. This is move
in the right direction, and perhaps 1t
should be mentioned to their credit here,
that last year they furnished the currency
to pay for lRthing and clustering, as well
as painting the parsonage,
The indications are that quite num-
ber from this town win attend the Ash
tabpls CO. &. 8. Convention, to be Rsld
in eOHpsRqt, Rext Feef. q9dsFstAnd
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21
MARINE NEWS.
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED.
May 1s-scow Myra, Capt. Beckwith, from
Conneaut-light.
May 19-Prop Barnum, Capt Harrison, from
Escanaba. with 1,O9T tons ore, to Rhodes 8 Co.
Draft, Is #. 6 inches Schr. Ferry, Capt. Tenny,
from Eseanaba, with $50 tons ore, to Rhodes q
%: Draft isM4 ScqE Emma Bailey; Capt Ba,
to S. Humphrey & Co.
May 20-Scow Perry White, Capt Baker. from
Aarblehead. with Is cords of limestone to H.
Hubbard & Co.
The Props. Nahant and Kershaw came in for
eoal-one 1900 and the other 1,5OO toner.
CLEARED.
May 1S-Schr. Oneida, Capt Maxwell, for CleYe-
lsnd-light. scow Florence, Capt, Lockwood, for
Conneaut-hght.
May 16-Scow Juno, Capt. Elliott, for Port Col
burn, with 14i tons coal, from Strong q Man
ning's yard.
May 19-scow Emma Bsiley, Capt. Baker for
Marblehead-hght.
Bessemer's swinging saloon steamer
has been thrown up as q wTetphed failure.
The crossing of the channel must ever
remain sick transit.
The soundings OF the bar of the South
west Pass of the Mississippi by Capt j.
B. Eads, with reference 10 the construc.
ton of ietties, shows that the depIh o f
water is no greater than may be found q
the mouth of almost any of our lake ports
Eight and half feet is the depth found
and reported
The harbor. for large vessels, has sell
dom presented sqph an appearances of
heavy business. Pour mssted schooners
and propellers, whose rails were even
with the smoke stacks of the tugs, are
pretty effective refutaiion of the eight n
of water stories INDUCED in by our enYi-
Gus rivals
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

occur in the future. Those now present
ed are SO nearly free from collision with
buildings, that a strong argument is pre-
sented for their adoption, and the set
Ting down upon them, and so guarding
them as to put away the chances ofques-
ton by permanent and accurate monu-
menis.
A resolution was passed instructing the
Sidewalk Com, accompanied by engineer,
to proceed at once to the Strengthening
of the lines of west street-Round Head
Road-and have the fences put back up
on the lines that have been before indi-
Gated. This, we think, is the second or
third time that this determination has
been taken. A little more thoroughness
and backbone in these matters, would
deiract nothing from the dignity and re-
spectabllitY of the Council.
A proposition was made by Treasurer
SOuthwick TO reduce. by transfer of the
obligations of the corporation to other
hands, the rate of interest from 9 TO 8
per cent, on the floating debt of the viii
lage-some $6,500 Referred
A resolution was passed, insiructing
the Sidewalk Com. to take steps to bring
Main street to the grade that has been
adopted. and the building of sidewalks,
where owners have neglected or refused
TO do so.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21
To all We who Reade these Lines A
Gretinge.

Let all ye, who would regale yourselves
with refreshments daintie and temptinge,
quaf Yr tea from cup of quainte design.
ye who would be served by women as
fayre as they're Grand-mothers of revered
and deare renowne, and, in picturesque
costume .Of dayes gone by, pay heede to
these wordes-that, on Wednesday. ye
26th day of We month of May, will be Civ
en- a"Centennial Tea-Party" by ye woman
of ye parish of "St. Peter at ye Hall of
neighbour Haskell, in ye towne of Ash.
fahnla.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21
From the Chicago Tribune.
Chicago Market,

The Chicago produce markets were rather slow,
Tuesday. Mess pork was quiet and declined 20c
per brl, closing at $21 cash. Lard was dull and
i9kc lower. closing at S14 95 for June. Lake
freights were quiet and tame. Flour was quiet
and steady. Wheat was less active and &c high
er, closing weak at 81 02 cash, and 81 03H for
June. Corn was Quet and 1c lower, closing 70Ac
cash, and IKE for June. Oats were quiet and
easier, closing at 69zc cash and S3Ec Tor June.
Rye was dull at 81 06 barley was quiet and firm
at 81 IS. On Saturday evening last there was in
store in the city 4,S05,74T b1 wheat. $4,000 bu
corn, 56I.156 bu oats, ,406 bu rye and So 92S bu
barley. Hogs were active at 501O decline in light
weights. Sales principally at 81 6567 90. Cattle
were fairly active and unchanged; sales at g 800
70 sheep were scarce and firm.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21
Personal.

Mr.. and Mrs. Amsden and son, reached
Ashtabula on Sunday morning last-Mr.
A. a little the worse for an attack of con-
gestion ofthe bowels. and Mrs. A. for a
cold contracted while crossing the noun
!ains.
Mrs. P. 81. Watson, Esq, son and
daughter, were expected to arrive in
New York on Thursday last. After
tarry in that city, their Ashtabula friend S
will hone TO greet their arrival here.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21
An OrdInaneA

To prOUids for the Construction aAz Rsno,S.
Of Sidewalk on the aOest side of ~
street, 6st1oes1 the track of the L.1EsS 5So-s
d Michigan Southern Railroad and Narv
street.
CECTION /. Be it ordained bv the
- Council Of the Incorporated Village of ishts-
bula, That there shail-be constructed and kept in
repair on the west side Of Lake street, from Ma
nv street 10 the track Of the Lake Shore & Michi-
gan Southern Railroad, a sidewalk not ess than
four feet wide, Said sidewalk to be constructed
of plank laid crosswise or brick.
SEC. II. The expense Of constructing said side
walk shall be assess ed upon the lands and prem
ises abutting both sides Of said street between
the above mentioned points.
SEC. III. In case the owner or owners Of prop
erty abutting on said street where said sidewalk
Is to be constructed shall fail for sixty days ater
Que notice to construct said sidewalk. the same
shali oe constructed under the direction Of the
collected according to law.
SEC; ~: This Ordinance shall be in force on
and after the tenth day after its first publication
FAsseo may IL, $50 E. h GILKEY,
President pro TEN.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21
ANDOVER.


The j.. & F. Co. are doing good work
at Andover in grading and graveling the
track and yard at the station. lis spa
ciousuess and various tracks beto ken
business, and the preparations an increas
ed business. Another store is TO be added
to the mercantile business of the place.
Mr.. Machinist West, formerly of Ashia-
bula, is reconnoitering and inquiring
about prospects, with a design of starting
a machine shop near the station. Land
lord Keene has one of the first fruits, IN
these parts, of Wade's Propsgstor, in a
likely horse colt. very much priced. Our
name sake-James Reed--recently from
Jefferson, has fine stock farm of some
three hundred acres, located about half
mile east of the station, where he is gath
ering superior specimens of Hamb,etoni-
an blood. His young horse is one of
much promise and fine qualities, and will
no doubt be found an important acquisi-
ton 10 that neighborhood, and an accom-
mediation to breeders. The two hotels
are sharp and vigilant for business, and
appear to be enjoying tair patronage
They are both creditable houses, and may
both live and flourish, if they do not car
ry competition TO the extent of opposi-
ton, and foolisbly cut down prices.
Landlord Keene has made various i'm
provements to his house, which strike the
traveller favorablv. We have to acknowl-
edge from him acts of courtesy and kindly
attention.
We found the Enterprise Office in charge
of a young lady employe, who not only
had things il very tidy and orderly
shape, but represented compositor. fore
man, editor, devil and all hands. We
congratulate Bro. Morley upon so COM
petent an assistant.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21
LOCAL NOTICES.

HAVE You DYSPEPSIA, with its attendant trou-
blcs-constipation, heartburn, short breath, low
spirits, loss of appetite, &c II So take DA Cos
rA's RADICAL CURE and be we'll It's results are
astonishing, and relief is guaranteed in every
case where It is used as directed. 1t assists d.
gestion, tones up the stomach, strengthens the
debilitated, and as liver regulator has no equal
Appointment Philadelphia clergyman says, i''It
is the very fountain Of health" To all who are
suffering from disordered stomach or liver, or
who need spring and summer tonic, we say try
it. A few doses win relieve, and q little
perseverance permanently cure the worst cases
Trial size, 10 cents. For sale only by Geo. vii
lard, Druggist, Ashtabuls, Ohio. 1sis-1y cow
NORRIS & CERITAGE, Phil, Proprietors.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21
BOOK NOTToEs

Advance sheets of ScrI6ner's MOnthly
for June are at hand. lis promptness is
oommendable, and the more pleasing and
satisfactory because the readers appetite
is whet for each successive number. The
contents are usually rich, full and varied.
To be found at the Central News Rooms.
The young folks will be happy to hear
that 81. Nicholas for June, is about ready
for them-the advance sheets are already
received, and they sparkle ell over with
gems Of beauty and entertainment.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

THE FRUIT PROSPECTS In this north
ern section Of the State are much better
than was thought couple of weeks ago,
and better than is represented in the
more southern counties and States. Peach
es are failure, though very few bios
SONS are visible. Pears and cherries are
injured IN both twigs and blossoms, bnt a
moderate crop may still be realized. Ap-
pies are not generally hurt. but the trees
are blossoming lightly, and will bear but
little fruit, owing to the full crop last
year, and the exhaustion of the trees by
drouth. Some kinds of grapes are con.
siderably injured, but most of them seem
all right. Berries promise a half crop if
the season does not prove too dry.
PdfnespilLs TeLsOTa1h.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

Commissioner StarkwestheF tells US he
will give the sporting gentlemen Of the
village q strip Of smooth road for the eK-
ercise of their steppsrs, If the street com
mittee ofthe council do not object to it.
The North Ridge affords The best mateFi-
al, and4he best width, and may Ne put
into shape and keptso. with the least
possible expense. What objection is
there TO the adoption OF this handsome
avenue for the purpose named viii
not our city fathers spprUYef
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

We have Just opened the largest and
most complete line of Ladies' Linen
suIts ever shown In Ashtabula. These
are all the newest styles and are made
IN a superior manner. We believe the
suits of this house are the best made of
any in the United States. Prices from
SsaB 10 $500 for Suis at the Erie Store.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

Erie Daily Argus, is out and upon our
table. It is a good looking sheet and
shows fair quantum of brains. 1t is. as
it declares, independent-"not neutral,
but simply in the sense of disclaiming par
tizan dictation and control" This is ali
we are allowed to gather from Its polite
al leanings. 1t is an evening paper, and
without sponsor or godfather beyond the
Argus publishing company. Its modcsty
rather puts us at fault, and leaves US with
out the power to say more at present.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

CENTER ST. STATIoN.-The L. 8. Co.
have taken favorable view of the peti-
ZION of the citizens of this place, for
platform and stoppsge Of the A., J. & F
tysius thereat, and have put the work in
hand OF constructing the platform, and
the new tifae table will be arranged &C
cordingly. This will take effect on Mon
day next.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

The village annexation has again come
to grief An injunction has been granted
forbidding the entry upon record, until
3 hearing can be had before the forth
coming term of Common Pleas. The
grOHad is, therefore, we suppose, to be
Sraversed again.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

Charles Britton, of Pennsylvania, shot
himself the other day, because he had the
dyspepsia, We had come to understand
that IL gas terrible malady, but did not
an, >uoss It ever slot the sufferer with
snvtbj-e but odd freaks, ludicrous va
gaTies asnssII pox" chimeras and hay
mow iugs.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

Hall. BRos is the style of new law
firm in town, composed of Theodore Hall,
so long of the firm of Sherman q Hall,
and Edgar Hall, and occupies the front
room in D. W. HaskelPs building, as
stated last week. The new firm inform
us that they are starting of wi tn a salts
factory show of business.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

GRANTED.-The petition that was
Rreseuted to the L. s. & NJ S. Ry. Co..
requesting them to build a platform at
the Centre street crossing, and to have all
passenger trains on the Franklin Division
stop there, has been granted and the
platform is now being constructed This
viii be a convenience that will be appre-
ciated by the travelling public
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

PeIts and deacon skins, we notice, are
going forward in quantities, by both our
interior roads. Wilcox, of Rock Greek,
is the one who gathers them in. They
find their way to France and are worked
into French cali, and then are sent back
again TO US.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

CoUNcn met in regular meeting on
Monday evening last Present-E. H.
Gilkey, Mayor pro TEN, Clerk and Coun-
cilmen>Ford, Hitchcock, Glover, Manning
and Crandall. Report of Sidewalk Com.
read and accepted, and resolution passed
for notifying properly holders to repair
and renew their sidewalks, as required by
law.
Report of Com. on Cisterns was read
and accepted. The condition of these res.
ervoirs was shown TO be generally good,
and capable of affordIng very fair sup
ply of water for an emergency.
The work of The city engineer in fixing
the lines of Main Street, and mapping the
same, was submitted, and no action ia.
ken.
The course OF the Council, amer sus.
taining the expense of this survey and
map, In not finishing The work by adopt
inU :, an fixing the monuments, Is not
very clear. The ''aOS Of Main street
it would seem, should be fixed, an. aniH 40
bstter time for doing 1t will be likely to
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

The saw mill near the center of Dorset,
situated upon a portion of Shepard q
Shears TIMBER tract, and known as the
Brockway 6 Clark mill, was sold last
week, to Mr.. o. Atwster of SaybroOk, for
some $75O-less than half its cost and
xyalua
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

Superintendent Atwater of the county
infrmary. is afflicted in the continued ill
health of Mrs. A. This afiietion, it's ap-
1rehended, may have the effect to dis
solve Mr.. AtEster's connection with the
institu ton, which would be a source of
rerret ON ID hands.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

The Protection Boys are pushing the
matter of the new uniform, through
committee of which VIM. G. Russell Is
chairman. The subscription, we under
stand, does not yet reach half the proba-
bIe cost ofthe 50 suits, which is estimated
at R9AO
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

The Alliance rolling mill made an as
signment to O. J, Parker Esq, on Mon
day last. The miil has been idle for
some time, caused by tie continued de-
preston of iron interest. The liabilities
of the company estimated at s1OO,6Oo,
and the assets $4,000.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

ENVELOPES, plain on pFlntad, at
wholesale or retail, ofany quality or col
or, very cheap, at the Telegraph Office.
DuRINs the past three months we have
sold about 100000 envelopes and still the
demand scsstnuss.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

Last week meeting of County Audit
ors was held in Youngstown,to to assess and
apprisc the P. & Y. and A, Y. & P. and
Mahoning coal roads, running through
this county The following figures were
decided on The main line of the A., 7.
& P. r. R. was assessed at $1,000 per
mile, and the switch as $4,000 per mile.
The P. & Y. was assessed at $1,000 per
mile. The Mahoning coal road was as
sessed at $4,000 per mile.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

Fishing at Conneaut starts off finely.
The last Reporter. speaks of couple thou
sand pounds at one haul. Our Ashtabu-
Ia fishermen are not meeting with the
encouragement they could wish. The
hsuls are light.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

Notwithstanding that ordinance i'm
posing fine of 81 for hitching horse to
a tree in the highway, we notice occa-
sionally tree with the bark gnawed off.
The Marshal should use little vigilance
in collecting the penalty of every eulprit
who violates this wholesome ordinance.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

REAL ESTATE TRANsFER.-Thomas
Booth to D. w. Haskell-seven and halt
acres of land with house and barn, lying
be,ween the railroad bridge and the creek
known as tae Fitz Gerald place-con-
sideration s1 $40.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

At meeting o. the Board of Educa-
tionon Monday evening Last vote was
passed to employ Superintendent Wilson
for another year, with an increased sala-
ry-$1, 300, of which that gentleman has
sionifisd his acceptance.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

EUPHoEIoUs.-Inns are multiplying on
our street. We have "Dex Drop InE,"
"Horseshoe Inn" and Fountain 1nn,"
where ''sometbin' sustalnin" can be OBJ
tanned ID an emergency. As inns, they
are not very imposing structures. for if
a man should become tired, or discourag-
ed, and wish TO avail himself of one of
the common advantages of an inn-to
lie down-he would probably have to
go out of doors for the enjoyment of it.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21
. Roofing

ROOFING done or SLATE delivered In any
mart OF the country at prices under any ever before
offered in the west to BUILDERS and Others pur-
chasing our slate either cut and punched or plain
We loan tools II desired. FELT NAILS and Tools
for sale, Ell work warranted; send for prices
ApLD q CONGER
IgI Water st., opposite Union psloh usys-
lGud, OHIO, 6mieH
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

The building of sidewalks on the west
side of Lake street, from the L. S. track
to Mary street. directed by ordinance to
be built. Adjourned.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-21

SHkD.-We hear of several young shad
having been taken this spring, at the
the meeting ofthe lake and creek waters.
Their weight is now, estimated ats
three pounds or more.