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Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14
SAYBROOK.

Ed. TeL-Your Saybrook correspond
enl on the 3oth ult speaking OF the cold
and backwardness of the season says that
a reliable gentleman-the Oldest inhabitant
told him that he remembered we'll the
18th of April 1891, when snow fell TO the
depth OF IS inches, and remained on the
ground Tor several days. happened to
know something Of that notable day. Ii
was terribly boistrous one but not very
severely cold. 1 had occasion to walk
some three miles on that day and whilst
passing from the heights OF Bunker Hill,
10 your now pleasant little village, the
storm was so furious that was frequent
ly compelled 10 turn my back to it IN or
der to retain my breath. But the memo
ory of tha reliable gentlem an IS rather at
fault. The depth of snow would bear a
little reduction. 1t was adjudged at the
time TO be about eight inch es on tn e level.
]. ALLEN.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14
AMBOY,


The Cheese Factory at this place is
moving along nicely with prospect of
doing more business than in any previous
season since it first started. It Is control
ed and managed by the Luce brothers, and
ifthey don't know how to keep a hotel
they know how to run cheese factory.
In a few days will send you some sta
tistics how il is running.
Of potatoes, I believe it is estlm ated
there are four acres planted to potatoes
this year where there were one last. Mr..
Hazletine is having thirty six acres OF his
fifty acre farm planted to potatoes. And
others are putting in as much as they
can "bug" conveniently. Quite mum
ber of people hereabouts have turned
their attention to the culture of onions
But Uncle Henesey willbeat them all on
the onion crop his are already up and
out the ground.
Some two weeks ago Mr., Ward, liy-
ing some two miles from this place, haG
a valuable flock of sheep visited for sew
eral nights, until about twenty sheep anC
lambs were destroyed. Also Mr.. Ear
Pierce, the next farm above, bad his focl
of merinos visited, and thirteen werl
killed and MANNED aud yet the conun-
drum Is Whose dogs done the job ?" Tn
next flock that was molested was Mr.. Dan
iels', and there they were caught at 1t JUS
! Is they began to make the wool e., an
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14
CONNEAUT.


Ed. Tsl.-Fsrmers hereabouts are busy
just now seeding, and go where you may
the plow is moving. The season is back
ward, and those who have hay keep their
cattle still yarded On the higher, or
gravel soils, the spring wheat, oats, &C.,
are principally sown. Potatoes will be
planted largely, and mary of the farmers
have finished with the early varieties.
Few Peach-blows are yet planted.
The weather is tickle dame, and thus
early we have the greatest extremes. On
Saturday last the thermometer went up
to 80 and 90 in the shade, when but the
morning before ice was formed on the
small pools of water and light crust of
frozen earth was observable. We are en-
joying latterly, precious showers accom-
panied however, with high aud boisterous
wind, making plaYthings of the fences
and ouIhouses, and causing deal of ex-
ira labor in this hurryIng season of the
year.
A ride along the lake shore and past
the farms through the central portions of
the township, enabled the writer to note
the injury to the fall-sown wheat. But
few good pieces were seen, while the
greater portion does not promise TO be
half crop, The late showers are doing
wonders for the meadows and pastures
which,are just beginning TO put on theil
carpet of green.
Many hundreds of people went TO the
harbor on Saturday last to witness the
launch of the new vessel built by Mr.
White. She is spoken of by those who
have long experience with water-crGft
as fine model and will rate about S5(
tons burthen. Her owners are Capt NJ
Capron and P. NJ. Darling. A small scov
is on the stocks, partially built, and Il
owned by Mr. Deveny, and is intended
for the coasting trade, which will b,
launched in few days.
Two or three farm ers in the south par
of the township, report that their sheep
folds have been VISITED by dogs On Fri
day last couple OF dogs were discoYereC
among flock of sheep before much inju
ry had been done and were soon consign
ed TO that bourne where all bad dogs &c
Conneaut, May l3, 1875. H.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14

ing goods generally. In his mandatory
is employed four of those excellent Sing
er machines, which are kept running
nearly every day in the year.
Our furniture manufacturers and deal
ers, IN. Case & Son, with their planning
mill patronage, are always ousy and their
reputation is not likely TO change this
condition of things.
We notice that Mr.. Charles Newton,
on the lake shore, has exchanged his
farm for one in Kansas, with 81 200 boot
money, and will locate on or near his
Kansas property in the tall. We shall
lose a good man, and miss him from the
board of TIP. Trustees.
The Raising noticed last week should
have been located on the premises OF D..
E. Grover. instead of A. E. Jones. G.
Kingsville, May 9, 1875.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14

before much damage was done. The dogs
were identified. The owners are respOn-
sible parties but what compromise or
settlement has been effected, have not
learned. Mr.. Editor, hate the sight of
a dog, don't you and OF late every dog
1 see 1 feel to exclaim with :he other fell
low: 20, for a prepared piece of sausage
to feed him"
Mr.. j. ]. Keffus the proprietor of the
great mill stall feeds few herds of cattle
every winter, and he experimental by
weighing large COW. About the lst OF
March she weighed 1850, and in just for
ty-two days after was weighed again.
and the gain was only six pounds more,
and all the while was devouring at least
eight quarts of mealper day. How is
that for making money when 1t takes ten
bushels of meal for six pounds of seetE
Mr.. Burt Tinker just oyer the Kings
vile line, suffered by "Tramps" stealing
his overcoat and other articles one day
last week. Yours, GEORGE.
Amboy, May 18th, 1875.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14
ORWELL.

Ed TeL-Has the slang MI an ever paid
a visit to your city? If he has not you
are lucky people more SO IN this
fact, indeed. than in having a rolling
mill. 1t is lamentable truth that slang is
coming 10 form no inconsiderable part
of our every day vocabulary. If ii stop
ped here it would not be so bad. 1t IS
not only dished up for US on the street,
in the household, the social circle, and
the school room, but it is hurled at US at
the bar and the rosrum, and even the
pulpit has not escaped its contamination.
These facts call loudly for reform, and
any person having any regard for our
veInacular in IFS purity should carefully
avoid every word and expression that
comes oft.
We send ms sionaries TO convert the
heather, but in this the heather, ar e
in advance of US, they use no slang. -
The only countries that tolerated it are
those claiming the crater share of re FIN
ment and cultivation the United States
England and France. Let every Amer
ican youth read carefully our best au-
thors, and studiously avoid everything
vulgar and low in the use of words as
well as in conduct. HUI.
Orwell, May 11th, 1875.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14
Personal.

Ed. HERRIcK of Minneapolis, is happy
for unto him a child is born-unto HIM
a son is given.
EXP. N. Latimer, CT Rock Creek, has
entered upon the duties of Postal Clerk
on the A, Y. P vice DIR. Harris.
A. o. Amsden, lady and son are ex-
pected here from California during the
last of this or beginning of next week.
viii Hubbard left for Cleveland on
Monday last, and will be glad to see his
Ashtabula friends at his Office, No. H.
Case Block, Superior street. We Gun
gratulate those Clevelanders upon the ac-
cession of the best looking man upon the
lake shore.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14
ANNUAL Parade Of the A. F.D.

The annual parade of the Ashtabula
Fire Department took plaes on Wednes
day afternoon. Owing TO the rain and
the disagreeable state of the weather du-
ring the early part of the day tn ere was
a strong desire on the part of the officers
of the Department to postpone the parade
till some future day. but in the afternoon
the weather cleared up and the different
companies, with the exception OF No. q
appeared according to programme. The
procession was formed at 5 o'clock, on
Centre street, near engine house No. D.
and moved up Centre street TO Park, uT
Park 10 Church, up Church to Main TO th'
large cistern in front of the Ashtabul'
House where trial of the engines werr
made.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14
W. E. MAGnL,
G. D. ELLIOTT,
w. T. WALLACE,
Comm.


On Monday morning last, the commu'
nity was somewhat startled by the an
nouncement of the death of Mrs. Z. G.
Roor. She had been, as was intimated
a few weeks since, attacked with paraly-
sis. 1t soon became painfully apparent
that the nature of her malady afforded
but slight hope of recovery. 1t was of
that description usually denominated
creeping paralysis, and lis progress was
such as soon to render her helpless, and
speechless. Death has followed so sud
denly as to take the community by sur
prise, but perhaps not to suddenly to re-
lieve the mind and body of the sufferer
from so pitiable a condition, where no
raw of hope could sustain, and no view
could be INDUCED but the somber one OF
a gradual loss of the faculties, and GER
tain dissolution at no distant day. The
deceased was a lady of much social worth
and intelligence, of amiable and kindly
qualities of heart, and beloved by her
family and friends, and the community
will share with the bereaVed friends
feeling of sadness at the manner and fact
of her departure, but relief from the
thought that the wasting faculties and
deoaying body shall be succeeded by the
freshness and bloom of Immortality.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14
Grand Celebration and Excursion to
Niagary Nails.

Ashtabula and Lake counties, Ohio, and
part of Erie Co., Pa. will celebrate the
Centennial Of onr country, Thursday Ju-
ly 1st under the management of the Con-
gregational Building Committee, of Con-
neaut. o. 1t is expected to make this
one OF the most enjoyable excursions ey-
er gotten up. The programme and time
table will soon be made public.
CONGREGATIONAL BUILDING Conn.
Nnnneant. Ohio.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14

A.roguish youngster of COnneaut, it is
reported, put a rainbow-hued, Easter egg
into the nest where the old hen was
making her diurnai deposits, and, in her
vanity, she faneied that she laid it, She
was an experienced. and usually very
proper and motherly hen, but she had a
paroxysmal caekle. which carried her of
in fifteen minutes.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14

An attempt was made to burn orioge
on the Niles & N. L. r. R., near the Ma
honing Co. Infrmary, a fewnights SINCE
The Villains had stolen barrel of car
hon oil at Mineral Ridge, and poured its
contents upon the timbers of the bridge.
Itisnresumed il was the act of parties
1v;sbipg 10 prevent coal shipments.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14
r. F. KELLER, Chairman Comm.

A daring robbery was committed IN
Cleveland last Sunday morning in the
i,aWelry store of L. A. Benton, Superior
street. The proprietor had entered for
the purpose CT winding his time pieces,
and when he haG opened the safe door,
was suddenly attacked by masked man,
who with a drawn knife demanded his
surrender. Mr.. Benton grasped hatchet
and had severe struggle with the rob-
her. In the conflict an accomplice of
the robber struck Benton on the head
with a club, knocking him senseless, in
which be remained for several hours.
The robbers secured about $4,000 wortl
of iewelry and escaped. The avenues OF
entrance and escape are unknown. Three
arrests on suspicion have been made
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14

County Surveyor Fickinger, who mad e
US business call last week. informed US
that be had just been running line for
a new road between Morgan and Rome,
and making a resurvey of an east and
west road in the same neighborhood.
Those who have been out on field work
with Mr.. F. speak favorably of his readi :
meas and competency.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14

We planted a row of Early Roses, on
Saturday last, supposing We could fight
down the bugs, if peradyenture, they
should appear. this season, on 50 small a
quantity. We are told, you know, that
they were done for by the severity Of the
winter. On Monday, We picked up bit
ofshiugle but few feet from the place
of planting and on the under side found
a venerable old stripei-back, laying low
for his time.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14

On SATURDAY. night last there was q ute
a pyrotechnical display, and and some
destruction and damage to property
The elements appeared to be in a strife
andSthe result was that wind, rain and
electricity, just let themselves out, and the
elemental strife was upon a very respecta-
BILE scale. The effect upon the face of
mother earth, was much the same as
the washings of any other face, and the pu
rity OF the atmosphere is life giving and
refreshing.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14
old ..Prob,, at Aehtabula,

An effort is being made by some ofour
leading citizens to have the cautionarY
signals of the War Department transmit
ted from the Cleveland Office to this
place and the Harbor. A few of our cii-
zens have volunteered to furnish the ne
cessary signals and defray the expense of
telegraphing the reports. If the propsi-
ton is accepted by the Department-and
there is good reason for believing it vii l
be-one signal is to be displayed on Main
street and another one at the Harbor tor
the benefit of our shipping.
The following is there ply to Mr.. Halls
letter
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14

MUs1cAL.-The Northern Ohio Cornet
Band Association, win hold Its 4th An
nual Conven ton, at Jefferson, o., on the
grounds of the County Agricultural So
ciety. on Thursday and Friday, May 9th
and 25th inst.
All bands in the vicinity, members or
not, are invited TO be present and partici-
pate in the exercises.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE coMMoNHEALTH.

On Friday evening, May 2lst, this
troupe of amateurs will give them fourth
entertainment at the Opera House. The
boys have always given trst-class enter
tertainments, but the coming perform
ance will undoubtedly far surpass any OF
their previous efforts. May they have a
crowded house.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14

We gave out last week that the eollec'
tions made by Capt. Chauncy Richard
son, we're to be used in making good the
injury done to the tug Paine, while res
cuing the three unfortunate fishermen
blown down the lake II appears that the
design is to procure a suitable testimo-
nial to be presented to Capt. Sullivan for
his daring bravery, shown in his success
full effort to reach rescue the unTornate.
This will meet a hearty response IN eV-
cry breast and commend him to the con-
sideFsEton of every humane heart.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14
From the Chicago Tribune.
Chicago Market.

The Chicago produce markets were irregular
on Tuesday. Mess pork was active and advanced
30135c per bril-, closing at $2l As cash. Lard was
in better demand and advanced 20c 3 100 rs, clos
ing at $3.50 Lake freights were quiet and firm.
Flour was quiet and steady. Wheat was mOder-
ately active and 191Hc higher, closing at Sl.Olx
cash. and $l.04A for June. Corn was active, and
nearly 1c higher closing at 725Ec cash. Oats were
in good demand, and &c higher, closing at sc.
Rye was dull and easier at $1.O6. On Saturday
evening last there was in store in the city, 4517,
2S9 bu wheat, 3,1S5.97 bu corn, go, ,164 bu oats,
2 242i bu rye and 43, ,026 bu barley. Hogs were &C
tive and strong, heavy weights selling 100l5c
higher. Cattle were dull and lower. Sheep were
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14

After few days of genial spring-like
weather. the wind hauled round to west
ward ON Tuesday last and the night was
characterized by strong winds, rain and
piercing atmosphere. Good fires and
more clothing were in order on Wednes-
day again. The middle ofMay will be
upon US before gardening will be gener-
ollu dona
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14

SUFFERERS from scrolula and scrofu-
lous affections, clean upl Why wear
your pimples, ,blotches, ulcers, sores Why
have the life twisted out OF you by dys-
pepsia, rheumatism and gout? Why suf-
fer syphllitic and mercurial disease to rot
the bones in your body, or the flesh off
your bones Why let your sluggish
blood drag and scatter its distempers
through your veinsl Ayers Comp. Ext
of Sarsaparilla cures these complaints,
and cleanses them out of the system. Use
it faithfully. and you bring to society a
healthier, cleaner and far more acceptable
member Democrat, Baltimore, Nd.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14

If you owe US, come in and see 1,s
you don't. come anyway, and subscrIs
We can conviace any reasonable man that
the Telegraph is the best paper in the
county. and that Ashtabula affords the
best facilities for making it up and keep
ing II so.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14

Aliberal slice of fruit cake reached the
Editorial den, the other day, deliciously
rich-nearly solid with fruit-which was
made nearly year ago, by Mrs !. Y
lMErcALF, of Ssybrook. Not troubled
with dyspepsia, It went to our "palAtiai
Ihome" With considerable gusio.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14

The mouths of those fellows over in
the Reporter ofhce seem now to be water
ing for I'VE drsp" of that whisky ! There
should be contrabaEd enough over there
without fh!rsting after any of our small
supplies. The thing is too precious for
.outsiders, anyway.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14

The Sabbath School Convention OF
Ashtabula Co. will be held in Conneaut,
Ohio, May 25th-27., commencing Tues
day evening May 25th.
Sunday school workers throughout the
County are invited and expected to be
present.
Let there be a general rally, and let US
make il an occasion ofgreat interest. All
who have the ''RoYal Diadem," please
bring It with you, as we will sing from it
during the Convention.
Trains arrive at Conneaut, s;27 q. m
and S:OS D. m. Leave Conneaut, 1901 q
m. and 7:20 D. m. going west.
R.F. KELLER, Chairman Comm.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14
To All Ye who Reade these Lines A
GretInge-

Let alive, who would regale yourselves
with refreshments daintie and tempnnge'
ouaff VT tea from cup of quainte designs
We who would be served by women as
fayre as they're Grand-mothers OF revered
and deare renowne, and, in picturesque
costume lof dayes gone by, pay heede to
these wordes-that, on Wednesday. ye
96th day of We month of May, will be CIV
on a "Centennial Tea-Pariy" at ye Hall
of neighbour Haskell, by ye ladies of st.
Peters Church" in We towne of Ashtabu
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14

Mr. Omar Gillett has purchased the
bouse recently completed by Capt Geo.
Ford on the south end Ofthe Ford home
stead, and domiciled himself upon the
premises. The lot was supposed 70 pc
considerably depressed, bat liberal MI
of gravel makes it quite unoolecuonaOle'
Consideration 81 1,600.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14
(.>eARA ExcURsrOss.-A local notice

1><GARA ExeURsIoNs.-A local notice
- " a. building Committee Of the Con-
- 'ns ;, Church GOnnsaut, ia this pa
s.esatiU s.. lie. ,b public that they propose
po-' = -. 80, |Fslsn to Niagara Falls
- ~ S ,1o 1et Of JnlvLs; picnic we conclude
like that OF last summer.
A committee Of the Presby ~'iSu Siulcn
of this place, propose to have a4
party about the same ,ime-say lne 4sn
of July. These excursions cannot Ou' De
highly interesting, and as the fare Is
considerably reduced, they afford q 1aVor-
able opportu nifty for visiting the Falis'
which. every one would wish TO DO 81
| least once. 50
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14

A rather serious accident occurred on
Monday last. to man named Mason. In
attempting to get upon the way freight
of the ]. & F., he failed and was caught
by hand car following. and was more
OF less badly cut and bruised about the
head. The force with which he was
struck by the hand car threw il from the
track. His early recovery is expected.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14

LosT.-A young lady student OF teie-
graphy at Burton, went on shopping
trip to Middleheld on the 10Th, and lost
from her pOrtmOnaie S45O. which, upon
discovery, late in the evening, was search
ed.for without avail. Her loss leaves her
destitute and homeless. A reward of $50
Ia oSe red for its recovery. =.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14

Our police wear better clothes and are
better looking, than the councilmen.
Mayor Talcott, will be home before long
md help 10 remedy this state of things.
M Mayor Is the best looking and best
'uan in the board.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14

1ssell has taken the new
VIM. y. n. scant by Engineer Hep
burn, on the premise e,,,b,,rn has taken
Geo. Russell, and Mr.. b.. -tbe T.ucss
possession of his purchase
house-across the streets.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14

Another investment was made the pres
ent week by the purchase of lot Of some
ten acres on Camp street, by Messrs. Hall,
Humphrey, and Fsssett-belOuging to
the Deuison estate-consideration $4,000.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14

How is it about those little shad that
Mr.. Seth Green gave the freedom of the
head waters of our harbor, some two
years ago2 If any specimens are
caught, will not the fact be reported
{3sb and alp
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14

The Protection Boys are m owing IN the
matter of putting on new inform ana
our citizens are asked to contrl ou'e W
wards the expense, which they have Si'
ready shown disposition to do.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14

Rev. DR.. KENDALL, has located al the
L. s. Station, and as he treats both mlnd
and body, will no doubt do much tore
duee the moral and physical antiquities
of the race. Ne believe he is Of the
school of Second Adventist, and enter
tains the belief that there are sinners
in Ashtabula who Will be permitted to
behold the second appearance. We con-
fess that our faiths not OF that sturdy
character
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14

ConneSut is tslking about block of
brick stores. Those fellows over there
in the suburbs Of creation, are like the
fellow in the thunder shower, they think
II Is NECESSARY to do some thing.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14

ALBERT WARMEeToE, son Of John
Warrington, while riding a horse last
Monday afternoon near tile Centre street
depot, was thrown to the ground and the
animal fell on him. When discovered
he was IN an unconscious state and re-
NAMED SO until Tuesday morning. For
tunately no bones were broken and the
prospects now are that he will soon re-
cover.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14

REMEMBER that the Ashtabula Brass
Band are to hold their promenade con-
cert and festival at the Opera House this
-Friday-evening. Let there be a gen.
eral attendance.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14

sfreet Commissioner Star S"e4tne'
putting up a dwelling of ons'ne'AU,e
.drmentious, on Lake street, on we nof'h
sepd of L. s. ShermaGs homesteL N' Snu
"a he has taken the Telegraph to his NonSe-
h,ofd. there is no doubt of the intellig ent
rearing of his family, and the eniOymeLN
Of life generally.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-05-14

Luce's new gOods-at Kingsville-are
a tractive enough to justify a notice of
the N. He therefore sdvertises, and we
sst Ae reader to give his advertisement
J delih crate perusal e