Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-02-23
LOCAL NE W s.


HAduh olA4JAudu has DO0N
some days with a severe cold, contracted
at the Collins funeral
-Fargo-the old ladies ssy-has gone
into the '.sincere milk" business. in which
experts are used in drawing from the lac
teal fOunts.
Mayor Hepburn has returned from mis-
trip to Bridgeport, with the remains of
Mr. Tomlinson in company with the be-
reaved wife.
From the Painesville Advertiser we
learn that skewer pin manufactory has
been started in that place, with facilities
to manufacture 100, 900 per day.
Our valuable California correspondent
-"EDH-contributes another letter to this
weeks paper, which the reader, on learn
ing the fact, viii not be long in finding.
&C. C. Case makes Cleveland his future
home and has gone into four days conven-
ton. He goes to Ellsworth, March 9Th
Rootstown, March 18th; North East, Pa,
March 18th; Conneaut, March 25.
A report foated about town on
wednesday lsst-thst smallpox had reach-
ed Jefferson, and Treasurer Crosby was the
case. Upon inquiry, we found that the
Treasurer was absent at Columbus.
Our readers will do well to read the
advertisement of the Mount Union College
which appears in another column. This
school offers extra inducements to those
desiring to procure thorough education.
Our two military companies meet for
drill every Monday evening at the Armory
building, and are making excellent pro-
gress in efficiency Of drill. Our citizens
should visit them occasionally and note
their improvement.
The immersion of nine converts of the
revival at the Baptist church, took place
on Sunday evening last in the presence of
an audience that filed the house in every
part. Interest is deepening and many are
seeking the better way.
The old express horse having been
strained in drawing goods from the wreck,
up the hill, he has been returned to the
company, at Buffalo, and mis- place filled
by a fine, large, young and sound black
one, SURPRISING any of his illussrious pre-
decessors.
The blue glass treatment has been
adopted by our neighbor, II. C. Tom5es,
who has had south window to his bed
room filed with mazarine blue lights, and
is putting the theory on favorable ba-
sis for fair, practical test. His testimo-
ny, after a trial, will be as reliable as any
one among US.
DIR. Hall has been home with his fsmi-
ly for day or two. His visit was to hear
propositions for the purchase Of his home
stead. Mr. George Metcah expressed a
wish to purchase, but the price-SS, 500
did not come up to the Doctors expecta-
tions, and the negotiation has probably
fallen through.
We have new coRtributor-F.-from
Orwell, whose head seems to be older than
his shoulders, and pretty level at that; for
a g twelve year old, he shows some prom
ise. Our readers. we trust, will not think
less of him because he has not ''tsrried at
Jericho for his beard to grow"
The second reception of the ladies Of
the Presbyterian church will be held in
their chapel on Wednesday eve, Feb. 2s.
The entertainment will consist of readings,
charades, and music. Refreshments viii
be served without extra charge. Admis-
sion % cents-all are invited.
The contents Of Scribner's are too vol
luminous, rich and varied for us to give its
table Of contents. We can only remind
the reader that the March number is al
ready out. and is heartily greeted by its
readers. For sale at the Central News
Room by the single copy. Address, 74S,
745 Broadway. New York.
Last Saturday morning spark from
neighboring chimney lodged ia the roof
of the wooden building in the Hollow" at
the corner Of Main and Vine streets, and a
strong wind that was then blowing famed
it into a blaze. It was discovered BY some
workmen in an adjoining shop and was ex-
tinguished before much damage was done.
The work of settlement with the in
jured and bereaved sufferers of the bridge
disaster goes on. We learn that an ar
rangement has been made with Mrs. KEEP
lef for the payment of $1,000, and that an
offer Of 5000 had been made to Mrs.
StOekWsll, The readiness with which these
arrangements aze entered into by the L. S.
Company cannot be viewed in any other
light than as generous and honorable.
"a carriage whip, picked up in the vii
lage some two or three weeks ago, has been
left here for advertising and owner. 1t
viii cost the price of this notice. 1t was
brought here under the supposition that it
was the one recently advertised by us-but
such was not the case. Any one, therefore,
having our whip in his possession would
confer favor on US, and perhaps upon
himself also, by leaving it at this Office.
Two more Of the bridge disaster vic
tins have returned to their homes. Mr..
Hewitt. Of Bridgeport-from Mrs. San
born,s--and Mr.. Shepard, of Brooklyn, N.
Y, frem Mr., Haskelrs. with their ladies
and physician-DF. King-took leave of
Ashtabulaou Monday last, in a palace car
provided for them by the railroad Co. Mr.
shepard, it will be recollected, leaves Ash
'bula with one leg less than when he came
toit.
The month Of February has been of
bright, cheerful and temperate disposition
Each days sun has reduced the great bod,
of snoR and ice gradually, but effectually
and the Asrchy, sharp winds have drie'
the roads as the moisture is eyaporated
We have, therefore, stretches of dust al
ternated with others where the ice has no
wholly disappeared, and the running waite
fills the ruts. Ridge travelling is, however
very comfortable and pleasant.
We have received very well coucsiv
ed and expressed poetical article upon thi
bridge disaster, from Portland, Chautau
qua Co., N. Y, which we should very free
Nv publish, but for some one OF two harsI
allusion fonnd in it. Our opinions having