Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-07-23
ASHTABULA COUNTY NEWS.
ANDOVER.
PROM QUIZ own COMMISSION

An Andover correspondent of the Sen
tinet resents the assertion of "Agricultur-
ISL" in the Telegraph, that the Andover
Far. like some others, was on its last
legs. There is some reason for this, as
we learn from best of authority, that the
AndoYer Association was never in so
good a condition for successful continu-
ance, as at this time. The grounds have
been added TO in area-making some II
acres-the track, which is one of the best
in the county. has been still further i'm
proved; the hall is 30x72 feet in dimen-
siOns and the old, dilapidated fence is to
give place to a new one-an open pale
fence-the close boards presenting too
much surface 10 the wind for perpendic-
ular permanence and durability. The
people of the region are enlisted, and a
little sensitive of anything said against
their popular home institution.
AndoVer is making another step in ma
terial growth and prosperity. A Touring
mill has been determined upon, and Mr.
Loren Griffith of Jefferson, who has been
running mill in that township, is at the
head of the enterprise, and has already
made purchase of some three acres of
land, corn ering on the railroad, and the
east and west carriage road running just
south of the station-on the west side of
the railroad track. The purchase was
made of Landlord Keene, for consider
alton of $500. The site is a good one,
and fayorably located for shipping either
by the jamestown or youngstown lines.
Liberal contributions are being made by
the citizens in aid of the enterprise, the
want of which is much felt. The contem-
plated size of the mill is 4Ox50 f. Mr..
Griffith was negotiating for its erection
on Saturday last, with Messrs Scoville 6
Bemus. builders, of Andover, with the
probability of closing with them.
Besides this, the starting of planning
mill is mooted, with strong prospect of
being carried into effect
With the earnestness and generosity of
the citizens for the encouragement of en-
terprise and growth, it may be expected
to follow as a natural result.
The new Morley House barn and sta
bles have already been erected, and pre-
sent q very comely and commodious ap-
pearanee, and will no doubt prove quite
as convenient.
Ed. tbs. W. Cole is going to build
dwelling Immediately. Ed. Smith has
the contract
The village school, taught by Miss Ma
ry S. Browne, closes on Friday next with
picnic.
The AndoYer Fair is to be kept up
and the association intend making
greater success this year than ever.
A spur was built from the Youngstown
branch on the L. s. railroad to the Wien
ma coal bank on Sunday last This sends
so much coal out that another tram has
to be run on that road:
Business is rather dull at this place
just now, but We hope for better times
soon. sIe goose IF-. H
Hill Wards new store building is near
~ enclosed.
A party wasglven on Saturday evening
last at Mr.. Wade's residence, for the ben
eft Of Mr.. Burchard Pickett and family,
who were making short visit at this
place. Quite a number Of people-both
young and old-.were present
The fall term of the Andover school
will commence on Tuesday August "a,
under the direction of E. E. Darrow, of
Kinsman.
1t is rumored that ]. s. Morley is 500 n
to commence the erection of three dwell
ling houses. coTT.
Andover, July 2lst, 1875.