Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-03-03
KuNGsVILLR,

It was not until the 21st, that arrange
ments for the observance of Washing
ington's birthday began TO be made by
the ladies of the Presbyterian church in
connection with the regular social. The
decorations were work of labor. Such
notices and sentiments as these, First
in peace, first in war. and first in the
hearts of his countrymen," 'Valley
Forge" Yorktown" J" Liberty" were ar
ranged upon the walls, and drew admira-
ton and praise from every lip. Mr.. ].
@. Case and Mrs. L. W. Kimball person
ated, in costume, George Washington
and Martha, his wife, and in every re-
spect filed the bill.
The platform, afler the removal ofthe
desk, afforded q fitting position Tor re-
ceiVlng their friends. The committees
to the number of some dozen persons,
were also in costume. The provisions
were arranged upon table in front Of
this platform, and another in the rear of
the room, bore the relics of eye olden
sime," among which. illumined by burn
ing wicks floating in grease-ihe old
fashioned foot-stoyes, warming pans,
rolling pins, &c. were conspicuous The
exercises of the evening were in the
hands of Rev. Mr.. .Hickok, who in due
time called The house to order and stat
ing that the object was TO commemorate
the birth of the Father of our Country,
called upon Rev. Mr. Stearns of the n.
E. church. for prayer. The singers then
gave "Auld Lang Syne." which was fol-
lowed by an interesting and happy ad
dress by Pastor Hickok. The inventions
of the past century passed in review, in
which The pastor was assisted by the al
dience, until some fifty items were nam
ed-the last of these were pin-backs and
potato bugs "Hail ColR mbia," and ''Stsr
spangled Banner" were brought out, and
Yankee Doodle" was given by Mr.. A.
B. Luce, the choir only joining in the
chorus. The verdant yankee told his
simple story, and brought down the
house. $50
Among the abundant J.refres hments
were the traditionary pumpkin pies and
Indian bread.
The house, notwithstanding the wealth
er, was filed TO ITS utmost, and some $50
or $40 were taken in as admission fees.
So much for our first Centennial.
Success in Life" the theme of Prof.
Hamlin's lecture on Friday evening last,
was well adapted to the young, and was
enjoyed by good audience. 7r
ThesRevs. Of the place soon follow and
their efforts are awaited with interest.
Our High School never promised bet
ter results. The numbers and interest
are increasing. The teachers classes are
W ell attended, aud bookkeeping is made
a specially, but with additional expense.
On Monday last, Mr.. Jacob Fickinger
started the engine of his new mill. 1t is
thirty horse power, and moves smooth
ly and silently, but the whistle awakened
the echos of the surrounding hills. The
stock Of logs in the yard shows business,
but the cutting of these into lumber is
but small portion Of the businesstO be
done.
Our old.time citizen, jeremiah King,
reached his s2d year on the 2sd inst, on
the evening of which his children, num-
bering several families, made him and his
lady surprise. As their birthdays be.
come fewer they are enhanced In filial
interest.
The ice Of Sunday. that covered every
thing, put the powers Of many to severe
test in preserving an upright. Much dam
age was done to fruit trees.
Mr.. Q. o. Clark, Of N. Kingsvllle, is ar
ranging for making brick on lands of b.
P. Newton, one mile west of the village
on or near the site of the old one, sue
cessfully worked many years since. The
Inflrmary will take about oil he can make
the coming season. Energy, frmuess Of
purpose and business skill. will no doubt
insure success. @.
K.ngsyllle, Feb. 90, 1876.