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Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-04-20
ROCK CREEK.

Eds. TeI.-At the annual organization
of the township school board, ]. NJ. Bar
ker was elected President.
1t was decided to build new school
house in the southeast part of the town
ship, known as the Henry Clark district.
DR.. Fuller of Geneva, homeopathist, has
located here.
Cheese factory opens next week.
The hotel is having a number Of new
rooms partitioned off from what was the
ball rOom-a want that has long been felt
in the house.
W. W. Watkins has gone to MinnespO-
lis, Minn., to return with his wife, who
has been there some time, visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. q. D. Latimer, who is very low
with consumption.
At the annual reorganization of our vii
lage school board, A. McCausland was
elected President, NJ. N. Gardner, Clerk,
and b. J. Covel, Treasurer.
Roads are dry and dusty; and the past
few days of dry weather has been bad for
wheat.
A new meat market has been opened
here by Griffith and Patrick, from Thomp-
son.
E. o. Miller, station agent at the Greek,
is laying out homestead, just across the
track, northerly from the station. He is
clearing up an acre, and has already nearly
completed his barn, into which he expects
to move and use as dwelling until such
time as he may get his house ready for Oc
eupancy. Q.
Rock Creek, April u, 1877.
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ORWELL.

Eds TeI.-On Sunday last attended
service at our new Presbyterian church. l
found things very comfortable and ordered
in good taste. The furnishing of the
house-eushiOning and carpeting, and q
very handsome desk for the speaker, and
chairs for his rest. The chandeliers are in
keeping and give ample light, eheerfulness
and effect to the audience room. Thesing-
ing is good, and the stranger finds ready
and welcome seat through the courtesy of
usher Bigelow. The sermon by the pastor
Mr.. King-wss very ereditable and in
teresting effort. A Sunday school has
been organized, and Mr.. c. A. B. Pratt
fills the place of superintendent; Of course
anything committed to Mr.. Pratt's hands
is attended to. Things moved off finely,
and brought up the thought that the success
deserved by this enterprise was likely to
attend it.
The Moody and Sankey in Orwell, and
the goat association, with Deacon Hilliard,
are proSpering, and outsiders are turning
their attention churchward, and placing
themselves within the range of good influ-
ences.
The cool and dry weather is not favora-
bic for either wheat or grass, and farmers
are looking with some solicituds for more
warmth and moisture.
Graham & Rawley, and the old merchant
Pratt, are both doing q good business
worthily and deservedly so.
Our cheese factory is underway, and
Kingdom msnipulates the curd to the sat
isfaction of all. HE
Orwell, April 18th, 1877.
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murderand suicide,

The murder of Mrs. S. NJ. Potter, by
her husband and the mortal shooting of
himself, at Geneva on the 18th, has no
doubt come to the ears Of most Of our read
ers. The facts of this tragedy as brought
out by the eoroner's jury are substantially
as follows: The ages of the parties we're
"a and his wife 40. They have lived in this
county for over 40 years. He had had some
three or four wives, ana she as many hus-
bands. His earlier years were spent in
hunting and hshing, principally; he had
acquired some little property, although his
habits were bad, and excessive drinking
had become confirmed habit. This, Of
course caused disturbance in the family,
and its natural results. The marriage Of
these parties occurred about years ago:
their residence was on the south ridge. ~
miles from the village Of Geneva; both had
children of age when married; she contrib
uted to the support of the family by day
labor, while he has been in the business, in
a small way, of butchering. Against her
husbands will, she left him some two
weeks ago and took up her residence with
q brother-in-laR at Ashtabula named Rich
ardson. This absence excited him and he
threatened violence; he sent letter to his
wife TO the effect that if she would visit
him he would divide the household affairs
with her, and she might depart in peace.
She accepted the invitation, and went to
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-04-20
successor to EngIneer collins.



We were favored on Wednesday last
with call from Senator Plumb. Senate
rial honors seem TO agree with him, judg-
ing from his increased proportions.
Rev. Mr.. Guy, now serving his second
year at Garfield, also dropped into the
sanctum. The common phenomena-ill-
health and clerical service, does not hold
good in his case.
Alexander Monroe, of SomerviIle,
Mass, one of the injured in the late disas-
ter at Ashtabnla Bridge, and who has been
at the residence of W. A. Baker for some
weeks past, started for his home last Sat
urday m forming.
Mr.. Chas. T. McClanning, who for
many years has been with E. G. Pierce in
the clothing business, has now taken po-
sition as clerk in the hardware store of H.
J. Topky. Charlie has hosts Of friends,
and his presence in. this establishment will
make many new customers for his employ
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-04-20

A mesting Of the old soldiers who hold
an honorable discharge, will be held on
Friday evening 2Oth-at Smiths block
over Crosby & wethewax's store-for the
purpose of organizing Post of the G. A.
R. The officers Of the State Eneampment
will be present. A full attendance is re-
quested.
On Wednesday-25th-a campfire meet
ing will be held in the Armory for the pur-
pose of fraternal intercourse on matters of
interest to the G. A. R. The Department
Commander win be present at that meet
ing, and the hope is INDUCED that he may
be induced to give lecture upon the OBJ
jeets Of the order.
VIM. Earnshaw, Dept. Commander, will
be present Friday evening, April 9th,
and win deliver free lecture at the Light
Guards ArmoEy, to which all citizens are
invited, The lecture win be descriptive Of
the work, history and aims of the order.
After the lecture, pork and beans viii be
served at the rooms of the post for all aid
soldiers.
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toes have been SLIGO and upward all along,
and earring them has been quite extensive.
Last evening there were readings and
reeltatiOns at the NJ. E. church by Miss
Maude Morton. While we are sorry 20 ssy
that she was not greeted with q paying
houSe,w we still would say to all, go and hear
her. the first chance you have. Good Judges
agree in the opinion that her renderines
are superior in many respects to anything
we have had.
Our toWnsman, Ed. Hammond, is con-
structing house on his place between the
village and North Kingsville. We expect
10 see nice one when finished and what
by another winter viii probably be his
place of residence. G.
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the house about p. m. on Friday, and
soon after the neighbors heard the reports
of pistol near together. Mr.. Ansel Cook
aud his TWO sons went to the house about
$3.50 in the evening and found both par
ties dead on the dOOF-she in the front
room and he in the kitchen. The ball that
killed her struck the back of the head and
probably caused immediate death. That
with which his life was taken entered his
mouth. A six-shooter. with two blank
cartridges in it, and his pipe lay near his
feet. The cans CT fruit were divided into
two parts, one standing on the table and
the other on the floor. A basket Of clothes
was near the bureau, indicating that they
were making division of the contents Of
the bureau when the shots were fired
Nothing was introduced to show that the
killing of himself was premeditated, ex-
cent a letter directed to his son, E. D.
Potter, which was found on the window,
to the effect that il they came to his prem
ises he should finish the whole thing, and
telling how he desired to have his estate
divided.
The funeral of Mrs. Potter was held at
the NJ. E. church on Sunday last.
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POLICE pEPARrnESr.

This department is maintained for the
good order and quiet Of our city and the
protection Of lie and property Of its citi-
zens. Its present organization consists of
Marshal, an Assistant Marshal, and two
policemen, whose beats are divided as fol-
lows: One having al that portion Of our
corporation lying west and north of Pros
pect street. the other the territory lying
east snd south of Prospect street.
The operating expense of this depart
ment for the past fiscal year was 81, ,544. so.
On account Of the increase of tramps and
worthless lOafers, the business of the PO-
lice Court has become q heavy tax upon
the time of the Mayor and Marshal. Out
Of over one hundred cases tried before the
Police Court, there has been collected only
$50 out of g. fines assessed; and there
is due to the Mayor and Marshal over $500
uncollected cost in the above cases. As
the defendants in almost every one of the
above cases were taken by the police in
the commission of the Offenses for which
they were arrested, it is not right that the
Mayor and Marshal should bear so great a
share OF the burden Of keeping good order
In the city.
GENERAL REMARKS.
The confused and imperfect way in
which the receipts, expenditures and other
accounts OF the various funds were kept
IN years past precluded the former Mayors
from making the proper reports of the con-
dltlon OF the affairs of our city. On as
sumlng the duties Of this Office l determin-
ed to change this manner Of conducting
our accounts to one of keeping them in
clear, concise and Ineligible manner. The
gratifying results of this system can easily
Be appreciated by all who will compare the
reports Of this year with former ones. For
the Inauguration Of this system your pre-
decessors are entitled to the thanks of the
taxpayers, for they have aided me all
through in the accomplishment of this
great disideratum. And before closing this
subject, allow me to call your attention to
the ready and thorough manner which has
characterized the performance of the work
in TIE City Clerks Office the past year,
which indicates the peculiar fitness of Mr..
6eed for this position. His courteous and
gentlemanly bearing during his term of
office has marked faithful public servant;
and l know he has the best wishes of all.
CONCLUSION.
To the retiring Council, one and all, al
low me to return my grateful acknowledge
ment for their honest and efficient services
in trying to make the past years admins
tratiOn of public affairs an economical
and successful one.
1t is my desire and purpose to aid the
new organization in all measures your
honorable body may inaugurate for the best
interest and welfare of our citizens and
this incorporation. My single purpose
shall be to do nv duty as your executive
officer faithfully, without fear or favor of
any one, and shall not allow personal in
terest or partizan feeling to divert me from
this course.
Your sympathy and aid, actuated by
kindred sentiment, will command my
lasting gratitude.
Respectfully submitted,
II. P. HEPBURN, Mayor.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-04-20

Eds. Tel.-0ur P. o. election was con-
tested by Miss Mary Kinnear, L. W. Kim
ball and L. G. Benjamin, and resulted as
follows, in the order named:
Mary Kinnear. Northumberland .162
L. W. Kimbal. .............. 5S
Il. g. benjamin. n.............- s7-S41
This probably settles the question. Miss
Kinnear has really had charge Of the Office
for several years. Either of the parties
would fill the Office well and ereditsbly.
Mr.. Kinnear has proved model officer,
and no murmur Of complaint has been
heard against him.
Last week, the temperance wave srtuek
us on our northern border. Our sister vii
lage of North Kingsvills had meeting on
last Thursday evening at the new church.
The house was full and splendid meeting
the result. A delegation came down from
your city and did very effective work; the
meeting was presided over by Mr.. McCoyi
and Messrs. Jaques, Castle. Pettibone and
Hubbard the speakers-they speaking in
the order given. There was good choir
organized under the direction Of Mr.. Ira
Holden-the books used, Gospel Songs; the
singing was a prominent part Of the exer
else. The speeches made were very effect-
i've, resulting in a large number OF slgners
to the Murphy pledge. Another meeting
comes off on next Thursday evening at the
same place. of which more anon.
Mr. Charles Webster, son Of Mr.. Lyman
Webster, had narrow escape from death,
on the 18th ult. In passing down our mill
hill with his two horse wagon load Of corn,
in barrels, and he sitting on the same, be-
ing minus an end board, the boards slip
ped, and the barrels, too. There was moth
ing to hinder sliding down hill process
which took place in due time. He with the
barrels and contents were seeking rePose
within the immediate neighborhood oil the
horses heels. The horses were OF ike
rocket and Mr.. Webster hanging in some
way under the forward part Of the wagon
His escape with his life was marvel; be
was somewhat bruised and dishgured.
Our Spring mill has once more got back
into the hands of Messrs. g. W. Rhsn and
Ed. Mullet. Everything Is as neat IS wax,
and satisfaction guaranteed TO all.
While Ben Brydle has FOR several year
put us all in excellent humor and trim
with his good and substantial harness
work, we now find Dan Butts opening up
for the same business in Jones shoe shop
With the two shops, they may have more
work than il without competition.
A. NJ. Barton is located here, taking in
produce for the Philadelphia market. Pota-
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-04-20

Brigham's wife number nineteen, is to
lecture in Austinburg Wednesday evening,
April S5th, under the auspices Of the Dis
putatOrian Literary Society. Her subject
is ''My Life in Bondage" She was adyer-
tised some time since, but the trains failed
to connect and she was left in Ashtabuls:
but this time she will be on hand without
fail, and all should hear the details Of
MOrmonism from one who has experienced
the reality and has such powers of deserip-
tiOn as a lecturer, being both entertaining
and instructive.
Read Carlisle & Tyler's Carpet adver-
tisement in another column.
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50. 467.15 S4.118.14

By this exhibit you will see that our ex-
Penses for ordinary purposes Of the. city
is $949.6S less for the year ending tonight
than the year previous, which was $9,416-
78; and in addition we have $4,463.91
more funds in the Treasury than q year
ago.
The levy for the year 1875 was ten mills,
the full extent Of the law, (since our popu-
letion exceeds 8.OOO-two mills of which
was for the payment of bonds and interest.
leaving eight mills for ordinary purposes.
But the levy for 1875 has not exceeded any
year for the past five years and some years
the rate Of taxation has exceeded ten
mills on the dollar for Municipal purposes.
But, gentleman, l am Of the opinion
that our expenditures should be curtsiled (;
and in order to prepare the way ] respect
fully recommend reduction Of our leyey
for taxes for the coming year to eight mills
on the dollar for all purposes, which levy l
am satisfied will be sufficient to raise all
the revenue we shall need for the next cur
rem. year; and that it be distributed as fol-
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-04-20

Five different tramps in succession call
ed at our new domicile the day after we
moved, in quest Of rations. Those in the
habit Of moving need not be told that the
larder gets low at such times, and ours
was surely so. We stated the fact to each
hungry interviewer, but they all looked in
credulous, and finally one burly Irishman
came at us in this shape: Nothing to
ate, say vel we'll, ye'vs no business in an
Elegant house likes ye have, and not bite
ahead for a hungry monP' And moved of
like lord, seeking a better filed larder
elsewhere. Times.
Its not little singular that these tramps
find the houses of these poor printers, and
expect to obtain the bread that perisheth.
Our experience is more deplorable than
even that of the Times man, for we seldom
get through the day without call of from
one to three of these peripatetic worthless.
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wmIt stand the Test.

If you doubt the wonderful success Of
SH1OH's CONSUMPTION CURE, ask those who
have used it what they think Of it, or go to
your druggist and get bottle, and give it
a thorough trial. Then, if you are not
perfectly satisfied after using two thirds,
return the bottle to your druggist and he
is authorized to give you the price paid.
Is not this q fair proposition? For Con-
sumption, Coughs, Hoarseness, Asthma,
Whooping Cough or any Throat or Lung
trouble, it never fails, If it does it will cost
you nothing. Upon this assertion it must
stand or fail. Call at our Drug Store and
get trial bottle. 10 cents, or a regular
size for 80 cents or $1.00. For lameness
across the Chest or Back use Shiloh's
Belladonna Plaster which gives prompt re-
lief.
A. R. THURBER S CO., Ashtabula.
Elsewhere by all Dealers. 1yeOw1407
''HACKMETACK," a new and delightful
perfume, sold by
r THTRBER & Co
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; Rieochet.

RieOchet.
It will be seen from the score that the
best shots were made by Thomas Griswold,
the average being 1-24. E. q. Giikey
was the second best and A A. Southwick,
third. Mr.. Griswold's skill was rewarded
by a beautiful gOld-lined silver cup.
After the target practice was over the
company marched to Main street, where
they went through various movements and
exercises. The streets were well filled
with spectators, and many complimentary
remarks were made on the fine appearance
of the company and its perfection of drill
Eds. Tel-Permit US through the column
Of your paper to express our obligation to
the Hon. P. Il. Watson for allowing US the
use of his grounds for target practice on
Monday last. E. II. Gilkey,
T. D. Faulkner,
Chas. Mccoy,
R. 81. Pfaff,
E. G. Pierce.
Trustees of the Ashtabula Light Guards.
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lsHr,RnI.,,s RIFLE TEAS.
The AshGabula Light Guards spend
aa Afternoon in ahe Field End Sho"
their skill as MaFksmen-The score.

The Aahaabula Light Ggaroa SYM
aa Afternoon In ahe Field End show
their skin as Marksmen-The score.
Last Monday afternoon the Light Guards
assembled at their armory and headed by
martial band marched to the fats at the
foot of Spring street for little target
praetice. There were only 25 members Of
the organisation ont, but they presented a
fine appearance in their neat uniforms and
with their new Springfield rifles
The bank of the creek was well dotted
with groups of our citizens to witness the
exercise. The company were first drawn
up in a single line facing the target,
which was 100 yards on. The man on the
extreme left then marched about five yards
to the left Of the line and fired. and then
continued the march about ten yards far
ther tn the left. Each man fred one shot
each, in order, and then The company was
marched 100 yards to the rear, making 200
yards from the target. After firing from
this point, they were marched 100 feet
more to the rear, making the distance 300
yards. The following is
THE SCORE FOR EACH MAN.
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ed this season, and cannot imagine why it
was ommitted in 1876. notice that the
collection Of this tax increased our revenue
for the current year of 1875 $500 addi-
tional.
Before closing this subject l will add
that, in my judgment, we can adopt no
line Of policy in the management Of our
municipal affairs that will give so great
satisfaction to our constituents as the re-
dnctiOn Of our expenses, and putting stop
70 the unrestrained and promiscuous ex-
Penditure of money which has so long been
a part of our municipal policy.
The financial condition of our city is
summarized as follows:
Amount of outstanding loan on account
Of Steam Fire Engine
Bonds. .--.... 81, 10000
Centennial sl--......... 100000
Total bonded debt $1O.2 O.Oo
Deduct cash in hands of
treasurer. ...-..-........... 4,46S. Is
Aclual lnueDIeQueSS. %, l0I.OS
Financial condition of our city compared
with the year previous to my sdministra-
ton, or April, 1876, ride my Inaugural
Address:
Amount Of outstanding bonds was then
as follows:
Fire Engine Bonds. So 10000
Other Bonds. ........ 100000
Deduct the amt in Treasury at
that time. .... AT
Actual Indebtedness April,
1876 ............... So, 1876. 70
Deduct present Indebtedness. 5,731.82
Reduction compared with last
year. %, 4O0.Sl
That you may realize more fully Just
what the tax payers have on hand to do in
paying our poesent Indebtedness, will
here tabulate for their and your own in-
formation a statement of same:
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THE NEW COUNCIL AT WORK.
A short SessIon OF the OLD BOdy-The
New Members Eet Down 90 Business
and AdiOaFR about Midnight.

The old members Of the Council met in
regular session last Wednesday evening;
all members were present except Council
man Manning. The minutes Of the pre-
ceding meeting were read and approved.
The Clerks report of the election Of April
sd was read and approved, and on motion
the Council adjourned sine dee.
OrganIzaEIOu OF the New Council.
The new body was organized after the
oath had been administered to the new
councilmen-Messrs. A. C. Fisk, W. T.
Randall and P. P. Butler.
BONDS ACCEPTED.
The bonds of T. E. Hoyt, for Solicitor,
and Henry Starkweather, for Street Com
missioner were presented and accepted,
and the oaths of Office were taken by each.
STANDING COMMITTEES APPOINTED.
Finanee-TOpky, Butler and Field.
Streets-Clover, Butler and Field.
Fire & Water-Fisk, Butler and Topky.
Military-Randall, Butler and Topky.
Sldewalks-Butler, Randall and Field.
Police-M Mayor, Field and Butler.
Gas-Clover, Randall and Field.
Randall, Topky and Field.
Cemeteries-Fisk, CloYer and Randall.
Harbor & Wharves-Field, Topky and
Butler.
Sewer & Drain-Butler, Field and Ran
dali.
Public Buildings-TOpky, Randall snd
Butler.
For asidewalk on East St., and for a
stone walk through North Park we're re-
ferred to Street Comm.
RESIGNATION.
The resignation Of Henry ]. Blair, as
Marshal, was accepted.
APPOINTMENTS.
]. F. Eddy was appointed and confirm
ed as Marshal, sll members voting yea. h.
H. Hall was appointed Chief Engineer of
the Fire Department, and on melton to
confirm, the yeas we're Fisk, Field, Topky,
and Glover; nays, Butler and Randall. Geo.
Brake was appointed Assistant Chief Engi
neer, and was confirmed. all members vot-
ing yea.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Fire and Water Comm. was instruct
ed to engage q suitable person to draw
steamer No. 8 to fires.
The price paid for teams for work for
corporation was reduced from 81 to $3.50
per day, and the pay Of laborers was re-
duced from $1.5O per day to $1.S71I, un-
til further notice.
Tie Solicitor was instructed to procure
the services of Theo. Hall in the Harbor
Annexation case about to be heard.
The Fire and Water Comm. was instruct
ed to repair the connection pipe to cistern
at corner of Main and Spring streets, and
to plaster cistern on Park street near Lake.
, Adjourned.
The Mayors Annual Message.
Gentlemen of the Council:
Another muncIpal year has been COM
pleted; and as the law requires the Mayor
to report to you annually upon the affairs
Of the corporation, and make such sug-
gestions and recommendations as will in
his judgment advance and promote the
public interest, therefore 1 shall proceed at
once, as coneisely as am able, to conform
to this requirement.
CURRENT RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
For the fiscal year ending March 20, 1877:
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$16,864.OO $11, ,895. 81

VIZ
Amount in the hands of the
Treasurer, credited to the
Various Funds. "a, ,468. .1S
Dedueting the payment of Bond and In
terest Fund from the above disbursements
viii give the operating expenses Of this In
corporation for this current year to wit;
$9.59O.6O.
The following is a statement of the ex-
pense Of operating the city for the year
ending tonight Tor during my administra-
tion)-also showing the amounts subject to
warrant in the treasury, to each fund, to
wit: