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Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-08
KeckIey VS.. Crosby.

The case of Keckley VS.. L. NJ. Crosby,
has occupied the time of the court and
jury for one week. A peculiar case, in
deed, and one which has.no parellel in the
history of Ashtabula county jurisprudence.
Keckley sues Crosby for ''libel and SIAN
DER in the sum of $4,000 for defamatory
words written and spoken of The wife of
Keckley, charging her with being man,
clad in the habiliments of woman; and as
such, with having left a copy of herself
with one Nellie Russell, who made an affi-
davit before one of the justices of the
peace of Ashtabula, charging Mrs. K. with
that fact. To state the evidence in this
case would be difficult, and somewhat en-
barrassing, and disagreeable task. The
case drew large crowd of curious people
during the trial, and the result has been
watched with great interest. The argu-
ments were made by Hon. W. P Rowland
and Judge Lee for the plaintiff, and by
S. a. Northway and Judge Sherman, for
the defense. The arguments of these able
gentlemen were listened to with great in
terest, and were mastery efforts through
out. Mr. E. E. Russell assisted the plain
tiff, and VIII NJ. Eames Jr., took the tes-
timony in shorthand for the defense At
ter the charge of the court, the jury retir-
ed, and remained out until next morning
at 3 o'clock, before they agreed upon a YER
dict. Wednesday morning they returned
verdict of $500 against the defendant
Mr.. Crosby.
Both plaintiff and defendant have made
motions for new trial, but as yet It is not
known whether either will be granted.
1t is possible that Mr.. Crosby has been
guilty of technical SANDER of Mrs. K,
but no unprejudiced person who has heard
the testimony in court, can fail to believe
but that Mr.. G. acted in good faith, and
never intended to injure Mr. or Mrs. Keck-
ley in the slightest respect; and, of course,
he has the sympathy of the majority of fair
minded persons, we believe. The conduct
and confessions of Mrs. Keckley previous
to the commencement of this suit, accord
ing to the testimony, had been such as to
excite suspicion in some minds relative to
her true sex, but whether Mr.. Crosby ever
heard of these statements or not previous
to the commencement of the suit in ques-
tion, does not appear.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-08
Council Proceedings.

The Council met last Wednesday evening
in regular session; present, the Mayor,
Clerk, and Couneilmen Crandall, Clover,
Hitchcock, Topky and Field.
Minutes of tue preceding meeting were
read and approved.
A petition asking the Council to locate
the proposed market on Main Street, be-
tween Vine St. and Union Alley, was read
and laid over to next meeting.
Gan ordinance to provide for the num-
bering of houses and other buildings in the
incorporated Village of Ashtabula, - pass
ed its second reading.
A petition for a sewer on Station street
was presented, and on motion was referred
to Committee on Streets and. Sewers.
A proposition from C. L. Scoville to per-
NIT the Council to use his patent fire kin
dler, for steam fire engines, was presented
and was referred to Committee on Fire and
Water.
A plat of Auburn street was presented,
and referred to Committee on Streets.
The following resolution by Mr.. Glover,
was adopted:
''ResOl0ed, That the Fire and Water
Committee and the Chief of Fire Depart
lnent be and they are hereby instructed to
purchase coats, buckets, ladders, hooks
ana chains for the use of the Fire Depart
ment, and that they be allowed to receive
Tor trlal 900 feet of hose, of the Blake Hose
Company"
Committee on Fire and Water was in
struoted to have the upper room plastered,
in Lake Erie engine house No. 2.
Geo. W. Lockwood was nominated by
the Mayor as Asst Chief of the Fire De.
psrtment, but was not confirmed by the
| Council.
A petition asking for the appointment Of
Henry d. Hslls,as assistant Chief Engineer
Of the Fire Department was read, and he
was nominated by the Mayor and confirm
ed by the Council.
On motion, the chairman of the Side
walk Comm. was authorized to have two
snow plows made, and to engage som,
person to use them in clearing the snow
from the sidewalks when necessary.
The regular monthly pay ordinance
amounting to $131 81, was presented ant
| passed, yiZt
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-08
Or. FIshbIauT.

The very strong endorsement given to
DR.. Fishblatt by the medical profession,
and the testimony of those upon whom he
has effected wonderful cures, have render
ed his movements of much interest to the
afflicted, especially those whose sight OF
hearing may be impaired. He arrives at
the Fisk House, Ashtabula, Monday, Dec.
11th, and will remain three days. And
we advise all who need treatment for loss
of sight or deafness, to avail themselves of
the present visit of the doctor to have their
cases examined by him, for he may not be
in our city again for some time. The cures
he has effected in this city and IN many
other places, are so well authenticated that
we cannot doubt his competency to do Just
what he processes to. and as there are but
few who really come up to their professions
of skill and ability in treating the diseases
that aflict humanity, it is right to patron
ize man like DIR. Fishblatt, who does all
he promises to perform. 1t is certain that
the doctor has relieved all who have ap-
piled to him, and entirely cured several of
our citizens, who have given their testi-
m m)ny in favor of his remarkable skill
His treatment of diseases, which mar the
happiness of thousands of people, has Sc
cured him an immense practice, and we
suppose he will be much crowded with
patients during the few days he will re-
main in the city. We advise all who
need his eminent services to call on him
at once.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-08
AsHTABULA COUNTY NEWS.
ORWELL.

Eds. Tel.-Business is more active, and
faces shorten to an expression of cheerful
ness. The means of getting about has
something to do with this changed state of
things. There is snow enough for fair
slipping, and the farmers are taking ad-
vantage of it to market their produce. Our
merchants are selling low, and the farmers
get a fair return, considering the exchange.
Burt Bugbee. while handling his gun
with his hand over the muzzle, the other
day, it accidentally discharged and carried
away two of his fingers. They were taken
off little more smoothly by DR.. Fits,
and he is getting along comfortably
sidering. In view of this misfortune, the
boys turned out on Saturday and gave him
wood bee, for which he is duly thankful.
G. W. Jordan starts this morning for the
oil regions, where he expects to spend the
winter, and turn his experience in drilling
and keeping the drills in order to good ac-
count by getting wholesome wages.
The largest, heaviest and best stone ever
hauled to Orwell was brought there short
time ago for the door-stone of the new
church. Messrs. 2. Bigelow, Barnes and
Erastus Griswold did the hauling with
their several teams. According to the cal
culation of Prof. johnson, its weight was
5000 pounds. 1t was gotten out at Stew
arts quarry, Windsor, and is to be dressed
upon the ground and then laid.
Warner, the poultry dealer, has on hand
1,2O0 turkeys, which he is feeding heavy,
and expects to hold them until February
and March. Mr.. W. is a master of the
business. He sent to Cleveland the other
day and bought car load of damaged
wheat, which cost him, delivered at Rome
station, 4S cents bushel, and is, there
fore, cheaper and better than corn, D. E.
Hurlburt ships on Tuesday next car load
Of heavy, fat sheep for Buffalo, and if
good market is not there found, it will go
on to- New York.
Our cheese factory has closed for the
season. The rattle of the milk wagon and
the old tin cans, are heard no more in the
land. ! have heard no grumbling from
the patrons, and Mr.. Kingdom is model
cheese maker.
Your correspondent has been to Rock
Creek several times of late, and has been
pleased to find the village active and filled
with teams. Braden & Co.'S establishment
is one of the active places. where the far
mers think they meet with liberal terms of
trade and traffic. 1t is supplied with full
and well selected stock, and his assistants,
three in number, are accurate, polite and
prompt. The Rock Greek merchants have
no superiors, and deserve the patronage
they seem to enjoy. HG.
Orwell, Dec. 6, 1876.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-08
MARINE ITEMS.
. Vessel in Distress

Last Friday a telegram was received at
the Harbor from Conneaut asking for a tug
to come TO the assistance of a vessel at an
chor about seven miles off that place. The
tugs Dexter and ]. C. Ingram, of Field's
line, left about eleven O'Clock, and found
the vessel to be the schooner Vim. B. Og-
den, of Cleveland. Her sails were all gone,
as well as her main and fore-boOm, and her
head gear was disarranged. She was from
the Islands, with a cargo Of limestone for
Erie, and received this rough treatment In
the storm of Thanksgiving night The
captain of the Ogden could not agree with
the tugs as to the price, and they returned
to Ashtabula. The next morning a Q. S.
revenue cutter hove too and towed the
schooner to Erie.
A vessel in distress, supposed to be the
5. F. Gale, was seen last Thursday, off the
Headlands mile or two west of Fairport,
and on Friday she foundered. The cabin
and two trunks have washed ashore. One
trunk, broken open, and now in possession
Of resident of the Headlands, contained
female clothing. and the photograph of
man. Another article was picked up which
bore the name of S. F. Gale. None of the
crew have been found. 1t is surmised TO
have been the schooner Gale now missing
from Erie.
During the past season there has been
received at Ashtabula HarbOT 1856, 900 tons
of iron ore and 5000 barrels of salt; Is, 900
tons of coal, and five cargoes:of slaves and
lumber have been shipped from this port.
There were 81, 900 tons more of iron ore
received this year than last, and 10000
tons less of coal shipped.
The steamer Metropolis will winter at
this port.
The marine business of this port is now
considered closed for this season.
About 500 propellers and vessels have
entered this Harbor during the past season.
The tugs. J. C. Ingram and Dexter, of
Fields line, and the Dragon, have all gone
into winter quarters.
About half dozen vessels of the larger
class are lying in the A, Y. & P. slip.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-08

-Pietro, whose New York Letters are
read with so much satisfaction, and spok-
en- Of in terms Of so much commentator,
makes, this week, pretty full allusion to
Democratic tactics and determination with
reference to the Presidential election, which
show his clear-SightedneSs and apprecia-
tion OF the existing state Of things at the
South, under the management Of the head
of the New York Liberty street bureau.
We commend the letter to general perusal,
for its more than common richness.
-Chas. Higley d Co, produce commission
merchants, butter, cheese, eggs, poultry,
game, &C., No. 3S4 Washington street, n.
Y, sends us their pamphlet of 81 pages
with variety Of valuable information con-
eerning the various departments of their
trade-such as reviews of the markets,
general directions for dressing and ship
ping poultry, game, &C., with full informa-
ton as to game laws in the different States
and the Provinces. 1t is a useful COM
pend of information for study and refer
enee.
On Monday evening of last week, be
fore the usual time of locking the barn, a
nearly new double harness, worth some
$40, was lifted and spirited away from the
barn of John Harmon. Mr.. Il. says 1t IS
not safe to leave anything exposed about
his premises after dark. Two or three fel-
lows were discovered about o'clock, the
same evening, cominglout of the Thayer
barn-iust below-with a buffalo robe,
which was dropped in the effort to get
away. They were probably one and the
same gang.
Our friend of the Painesville Aduertis-
er says we belong to "litte band of office
seekers"-having some two or three years
ago held the office of collector of the port
of Ashtabula. We takesit that the imputa-
tion is made in a rather wholesale way and
without much thought or information. We
therefore call his attention to the fact that
that Office came without seeking-as re-
ward, we suppose, of modest inertia fact
that the Painesville fellows do not under
stand or appreciate. Due allowance, there
fore, should be made for the fling.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-08

Our old friend Phillips, of Orwell big
cheese fame, has been taken captive by one
of Madison's fair daughters.
Robert K. Brown, formerly of Ashta-
bula, is now in the jewelry department OF
the retail store of Field, Letter & Co., OF
Chicago.
Mr.. Sam. Fl. Parsons, we learn is, en-
tering into a business arrangement of a
manufacturing character, to be carried on
in Brooklyn.
Mr.. John NJ. Ford, of Cleveland, spent
last Sunday with his friends here. John
holds position in the L. S. & NJ. S. freight
office in that city.
Miss Nellie Watson left home on
Wednesday afternoon last fer Topeka,
Kansas, with the expectation of spending
the winter with friends in that city.
Mr.. John R. Hendry has taken the
position as clerk Of the Ashtabula House.
Johnny is popular person xith the trav-
cling public, and he cannot fail to be val
liable addition to this house.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-08

Methodist church. 1t was an eloquent
presentation of the amazing progress of
our government, and well adapted to the
centennial year. The popular heart was
igniTed, and the kindlings Of patriotism
famed into brighter flame. The text was
from the Tooth Psalm-Know ye that the
Lord is good, &c. The house was filed.
The music was no unimportant part of the
service. 1t was by the Choral Union, and
conducted by its leader, Mr.. A. B. Luce,
who is not only an accomplished vocalist,
but sings with the heart as well as the un-
derstanding. The anthems were appropri-
ate, and well executed. As whole, the
exercises were unexceptionsble and full of
true devotion.
Our fellow townsman, Mr.. Cyrus King,
is Frustrated with a disease of pulmonary
character, of many years standing. For
thirty years he has been an invalid of va
ried conditions. His life has been an ac-
tive one, and it will be Tecollected by some
that forty years ago or more he was mer-
chant, hotel keeper, postmaster, woolen
manufacturer, &C., with headquarters at
the stand now occupied by Kinnear & Cur
tiss. Although we have become used to
hear of his occasional serious indisposition
and then been surprised at his appearance
about the village, there is at present some
serious apprehension that it may now be
otherwise.
Since the presidential election, tramps
are again noticeable upon the thorough
fare. As they are recognized about here,
as of the Tilden persuasion, the question
naturally arises-are they also of the ''fear-
lessly independent" sort? Anything that
affords amusement in these days of sus-
pended animation and dullness, must not
be allowed to escape attention. Sometimes,
however, ''things are not what they seem. !"
A n. Kingsville Republican, the other day,
was not little surprised at the emphatic
''No sirv' to the inquiry of one of these
chaps if he voted for Tilden.
Our women, though they do not enjoy
the privilege of voting, hold-many of
them, at least-decided party preferences.
One of these itinerant chaps called at a
door and asked for something to eat. He
was asked by the lady of the house, who
he voted for. The reply was, ''Tilden. >
''Then," she said, ''you can just pass
along-we furnish nothing for Tilden's
stock. You must make your draft upon
that bar'l of money" G.
KingSville, Dec. 4, 1876.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-08
DIED.

WEsT-In Sheffield, Nov. 18th, of consump-
-tion, Susan, wife of Ross West, aged IS
years
WARNER-In Rome Nov. 2Sth, Mr. Charles
Warner, aged IS years.
CoRNNICK-In Ashtabula, Nov. 9th, Mr.. An
drew COrnnick, aged 66 years.
WILSoN-At Ashtabula Harbor, Ist inst. of
drOpsy, Mrs. Adelia, wife of Solomon Will
son, aged 81 years.
DODGE-At the residence of her father, in
Rome, on the 22d ult., of fever and lung dis
ease, after a brief sickness, Ada A, only
daughter of jeremiah and Levantia Dodge,
aged o years.
She has been a member of the visible
church about eight years. During her last
hours she found Jesus grace sufficient, and
her soul eagerly turned to the Word of God
and fed upon its promises. She expressed an
earnest desire that all her yonng friends
should live for Christ, and meet her ain the
sweet by and by" Funeral Services were
held at the Free-Baptist church in New
Lyme and were conducted by the pastor,
Rev. T. H. Drake.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-08
st. Nicholas

In announcing another volume of this
sterling work for the young, we had
thought of giving it a considerate notice,
but the following from the New York TFi-
6une embraces so tersely what Eve desire to
say, that we adopt it rather Than depend
upon originality:
''ST. NICHOLAS" now represents six mag
azines, and the enterprise OF its publishers
and the good taste of its editors have made
such an excellent magazine, that many Of
its readers declare it as good as all the six
together. 1t has certainly obtained list
of contributors such as no other child's
magazine, or few publications of any sort,
in the world can boast. 1t has caused the
best writers in America to turn their atten-
ton to the task of giving delight and i'm
parting culture to children. In the ava
fanche of immoral literature that threatens
the children, some strong, vitally whole
some, and really attractive magazine is re-
quired for them, and ST. NICHOLAS has
reached a higher platform, and commands
for this service wider resources in art and
letters, than any of its predecessors or con-
temporaries."
The price is So year. Scribner & Co.,
743, Broadway, New York.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-08
A Card.

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recipe that will cure you, FREE OF
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Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-08

On Thanksgiving evening an intelligent
looking tramp Of about fifty years Of age,
applied to the police for shelter from the
severe cold. He was admitted, with sever
al others, to the lookup, and the next
morning was found dead. A coroner's ju-
ry was summoned, whose verdict was, that
the deceased died from congestion of the
lungs-the result of exposure. The poor
fellow had only pair of thin overalls IL
cover his legs, and the balance of his
clothing was not much better. Their was
nothing upon his person that could lead to
Identification, and he was buried in Pot
ter's Field.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-08
ROCK CREEK.


Eds. Tel.-On Thanksgiving evening,
about 100 persons assembled at the Cong'l
parsonage, with the very best intentions,
followed by the happiest results. 1t turn
ed out that this company had met at the
parsonage neither accidentally or hastily;
but that the visit to the parsonage had
been deliberately planned and quietly talk
ed over, six weekssbefore. The night was
very unfavorable; keen wind and snow
storm, together with almost impossible
roads, prevented many from being present.
Nevertheless, the parsonage was filled to
overt1owing, and a more social and enjoy
able company never assembled under the
parsonage roof. They took full possession
OF the house, spread two good sized exten-
sion tables, three times in succession, with
the rich and bountiful repast they brought
with them. The young people sung sever
al pieces Of good music, and their singing
was marked by that excellence which al
ways characterizes it when they sing in
earnest. A little instrumental music
amused those who liked it, and most of
the company did. Besides this, there was
plenty of fun up stairs and down; plenty
of pictures to look at, and plenty of good
friends to talk with.
The time for separation came at last, and
with good wishes and good-byes, these true
and tried friends left us; few minutes
after they had gone, in place where the
preacher would be sure to go, there, hid
away, was bundle of greenbacks! Thanks
to all concerned; and be assured, dear
friend, that the visit made happy even
ing for the occupants of the parsonage.
Rock Creek, Dec. 4, 1876. T.C.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-08
MARRIED.

FORREST-FULLER-InR Rome, o., Nov. 18th,
by Rev. T. Fl. Drake, Mr.. Robert NJ. Forrest
ofNew Lyme to Miss Mary Eliza Fuller, OF
Rome.
FLINT-MoRFORT-Att the residence of the of
fciating clergyman-Rev. DR.. FOuts, on the
evening of the 9th ult. Mr.. James B. Flint
and Miss Susan H. MorfoOt, both of Say
brook.
HOLMES-HUNTLEY-In Ashtabula on the 9Th
day of Dec, by E. W. Richards, ]. p. of Ash
tabula, Mr.. John Holmes, of Kingsvtlle, TO
Miss Lois Z. Hunt!ey, of the same place.
MALLEY-CRoSBY-In Ashtabula, 2Sth ult., by
Rev. Z. ]. Conway, Mr.. Thomas Malley, OF
Cleveland, to Miss Caroline Crosby, of JEFF
ferSOn.
MILLER-GARY-In Plymouth, S0th, ult, by
Rev. Hiram Luce, Mr.. Albert Miller, OF
Mich, to Miss Hattie Gary, of ofPlymouth.
PHILLIPS Madison, 3Oth ult.,
by Rev. B. D. Plimpton. ]. B. Phillips, Esq,
of Orwell, to Miss T. Tillie E. PlimptOn,
daughter Of the officiating clergyman.
REEsE-PLIMPToE-A at the same time
and place, the same, Rev. Mr.. Reese of
Mt. Union, to Miss Ida PlimptOn, daughter
ofthe officiating clergyman.
STRONG-LoNG--In Cleveland, 18th ult., by
Rev. Lewis Burton. Mr.. Webb A. Strong of
Ashtabula to Miss Sarah D. Long, of Cleve-
land.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-12-08
No Failure known.

Ttere is no case on record where DIR. Morris
Syrup of Tar, Wild Cherry and HOrehOund
has failed to give satisfaction. On the other
hand, wherever it has been used by our peo-
pie, in severe colds, coughs, asthma, brOnchi-
It's Group, whOOping- cough and consumption
they are enthusiastic in its praise. Contain
ing no opium or other dangerous drug, 1t
does not constipate, and is safe to administer
in all conditions of health. This is an i'm
portant announcements and the suffering are
advised to heed IL. Trial size 10 cents large
sizes 80 cents and one dollar. Sold by Geo.
willard.
Also Agent for Prof Parker's Pleasant
Worm Syrup, which is sure death 10 worms,
pleasant to take and requires no physie.
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