The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-08-03

The churches we're all very well at
tended last Sunday. except the Engilsh
Lutheran, at which no divine services
were held, owing to the absence OF the
pastor, Mr. Sprecher, in Arcadia
Perhaps a few of our people would
like to know some Of the statistics IN re-
gard to our gas system, so for their ben
eft We will state that at present this city
is supplied with eighty-five street lamps
and over ole hundred and twenty
consumers enjoy the luxury OF burn
ing this safe and convenient illumlnat-
ing agency. There seems no reason
why we should @grope in darkness with
these facts before us.
Another week gone by and still we
are waiting for those "after harvest
folks.
The finest qualities Of cigars and the
loves. prices at ii Il Green's.
Three young lads were arrested on
Tuesday. charged with stealing some
brass from the foundary and were locked
up.
On busy day the busiest grocer is IL
b Green. Besides his regular corps OF
statesmen, he had 10 impress additional
assistance on Saturday.
Rev Thomas Gordon left for his home
in Nebraska City, Wednesday evening.
Some Of the Murphy boys have back
slid a little Perhaps they started out
too vigorously at first Boys, don't do
that Stick to your pledges like men, or
do not make them.
Messrs F Burket, ID B Beardsley, II
F Winders. Paul Kemerer, Theo Totten,
NJ G Darling, l. C Carlin and others we're
in attendance at the Republican State
Convention held at Cleveland this week,
They report a large representation
present from all portions of the State
and great enthusiasm manifested.
There is to be select dance this even
ing,at Cages Hall TO be given mostly as q
reception of the young people visiting
here from abroad. Our young folks are
renowned for their exertions 10 make
it pleasant for strangers.
A large and pleasant reception was
held. at the residence of Mr. f p Jones,
last Wednesday evening. The affair
was very enjoyable to all who attended.
Owing to the uncertainty of railroad
affairs, not much grain is shipped at the
elevators, in Findlay. As soon as the
strikers are put down and quietness
prevails again, trade will undoubtedly
revive in all the departments of business.
1t is to be hoped that this state of affairs
will soon be reality.
The installation of Rev Groth, of
Columbus, took place last Sunday, at the
German Lutheran Church, in presence
of large concourse of our citizens, who
were much impressed by the solemn
services. Rev Ref, ofMarion, conduct
ed the exercises.
The panorama entertainment given at
the Presbyterian Church last Tuesday
evening, for the benefit of their Sunday
School, was quite well attended.
The yield on Mr. Martins farm of
forty seven acres was 1900 bushels, or
%! bushels per acre. 1t will be hard to
beat this average on so many acres.
The Hancock county Teachers Insti-
tute, will commence its annual session
this year on August Goth, in Columbia
Hall.
1t is rumored hat person, who is
well known in this vicinity, and who
was but recently married, will soon have
a breach of promise case on hands.
In the absence of the regular pastor
Rev Van Valkenburg will preach at
the Z b Church, on Sabbath morning.
DR. Galloway has just placed with his
collection of curiosiies an owl caught
recently by Mr. II Porch, which meas
ures from the tip of one wing to that of
the other, four feet.
One week from to-day the Nine Spot
base ball club of this place, expect to play
a return game with the Croghan club of
Fremont, on the grounds of the latter.
Miss Minnie Ernst, of Tiffin, Ohio is
visiting this week at Mr. T HI Redick's.
The new business block Mr. Kerr is
erecting, will be two stories in height,
besides high Mansard root, and the
windows in front will be ofsolid French
plate glass. From personal examina-
ton of the plans, we are prepared to say
that this block will add much to the
beauty of our Main Street
Findlay was enlivened Wednesday
afternoon, by the presence of six fair
ladies, Mrs Moore, Mrs DeFord, Miss
Williams and the three Misses Pugh,
from our neighboring town, Ottawa.
They came especially TO attend the
rendition of the Oratorio of Belshazzar.
Come again ladies.
The military company have changed
their headquarters from Melodeon Hall
to Wheeler's Hall. The boys expect to
fit up their new rooms in good style.
1t is whispered by the wise ones that
the society of Findlay will be shaken to
its very foundation, in the course of
ninety days or so, by grand double
event. The four happy parties ofcourse
want it kept quiet for while, SO we'll
not give the names at present.
We take pleasure in informing our
friends that on the Sth of August, they
will have an opportunity to see a
thoroughly first class circus and menag-
erie. The great n Y and n o Eques-
trian and Biological Exposition, owned
and managed by W W Cole, willexhibit
at Fremont, Ohio, at the above date, and
from the fact that this combination
requires about sixty cars to transport it
from one city 10 another, by rail, it is
safe to presume that the people generally
will take advantage of this opportunity
which is offered. Special trains will run
on all the roads.
ELSEWHERE.
Jenkins, of Tiffin, the man shot in the
face by Remele, for alleged insult to his
wife, is recovering, and has instituted a
suit for $4,000 damages.
The Tiffin subscribers to the NJ c & L
VI railroad stock, are being assessed to
paw their share of a judgment of $1,000
obtained against the road by S r Stur-
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