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The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-07-06
SACK RACE.

This race was in front of the Joy
House and was preceded by music from
both of the bands. The first effort was
decided 'off, one of the runne rs hav-
ing got one foot through the bottom
of the sack, outran the rest, and so go
his ''foot in it," and it was decid ed
foul" One of the runners Just after
the start lay gracefully down in heap
in his little bed," and composedIy
waited for some one to raise him up.
The bands unitedly played Hail Co.
lumbia, while preparations were made
for the repeat, and then the word GO
was given and off went the racers.
Ed. Conner made the distance on hop,
and came out winner, though few
feet further run would have left the
honors on another's shoulders, as he
was about tuckered out when he reach.
ed the winning post.
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EoeaI 8rodnfe @arhef.


FINDLAY, o., June 2e, 1877
Chickens, $500 per dOz- @sl-.
Eggs, 10@11 cents.
Butter. S@i2cents.
Hides, green, 6@5i cents.
Hides, dry, cents.
Calf, green, 10 cents.
Sheep Pelts, 25c@75c.
Tallow 6 cents. isls1 s.sis-- .iH .
Lard S09 cents. .,..--, ...r..-r5.s +.
Flax seed, II 20.
Rags. II cents IS lJ essl.-.--s s'.a ~
Beeswax, 25 cents. ~ 4s.
Timothy Seed 81 SO per bu.
Clover Seed 10@12cts per pound.
Potatoes Sl.00@1 .50per bu.
Dried apples SO: scts per ib.
Wool, 36@42 cts per pound.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-07-06

New styles OF Summer Shoes just
received at Harvey Redick's, and oh,
4 how cheap. go
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-07-06
BASE BALL

Three Clubs had entered for this
sport. The Nine Spots, of Findlay,
the White Stockings, of Fremont, and
the Croghans Of that city. The match
was arranged with the White Stock
ings and Nine Spots for the first game
and the winners to play the Croghans,
Jacob BIetcher, of Fremont, Umpire.
At the end of the fifth inning the score
stood Nine Spots 18, White Stockings
II. The Nine Spots then gracefully
withdrew, leaving the White Stock
ings and Croghans to play for the
prize. The White Stockings-the jun
ior club of Fremont-proyed them
selves a match for the seniors in this
game and carried off the prize al
though a portion of their good fortune
was owing to the catcher of the Gro
ghans becoming disabled in the second
inning by a foul ball which, fresh
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-07-06

Have you seen the new stock of
SLIPPERS at Harvey Rediek's. 9 10
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-07-06
DR.. S, .. Howe's
ARABIAN MILK CURE

Curas Whooplng- Cough,
Cures Bleeding of the Lungs
And Consumption.
When used in connection with the
Arabian Tonic, which gives strength
and makes good blood. and the Arabian
Liver Pills. which regulate the bowels
and arouse the Liver 20 healthy action.
Sold by j. H. Decker, Druggist, 8,
Main Street. Sole Agent for Findlay ant
Mt Blanchard, o. 8
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-07-06
THE FOURTH IN FINDL4Y.
And How it Was Enjoyed.
EVERYBODY HAPPY.

Tc say that the Fourth passed off
pleasantly in Findlsy, would but feebly
express fact. From ''eaIly morn till
dewy eve" it was one round of pleas
ure aud hilarity, and best OF all not an
accident occurred TO mar the pleasures
of the day, and though we were among
the crowd the greater part of the day,
We set it down for the credit of our
eit,, that We did not see a drunken
man during the time. We do not say
there were none such, but if there
were they escaped our notice.
At the hour of midnight Tuesday the
court house bell rang n the day, and
at half-past three in the morning, all
the bells were rung with an energy
and good will that disturbed many a
heavy sleeper, while they brought
young America to its feet in jump.
At half past four the sunrise salute was
fired and the days round began.
Soon after seven o'clock the people
from the country began to come in,
and by nine o'clock crowd had as
sembled much larger than was expect
ed, considering that farmers were back
with their work. The Arcadia Band,
a fine looking body of men, and really
good musicians for a young organiza-
ton, was over early, and together with
the Northwestern Band of this place,
led the procession, which formed in the
order arranged in the programme !:
First the bands, then the clergy, ora
tor. glee club, Mayor and Council, in
carriages, the military, 10 their fine
costumes, the Fire Department, with
their apparatus handsomely decorated
with flags and evergreens, and follow
ed By the citizens.
After the procession had passed over
! its route, the citiz,Ds assembled in tie
court house yard, the clergy, speakers,
glee club, Council and others occupy
ing the stand prepared. The Marshal
of the day called the meeting to order,
a choice piece of music was rendered
by each of the bands, and Rev. pope
addressed the Throne of Grace in
prayer. The glee club then sang one
of its finest pieces, Mr.. Mack Wilson
singing the solo, and not only rendering
the words with excellent Judgment,
but the music also with marked effect.
He was ably sustained in the chorus.
Capt. Robert Redick was then in
troduced, and read the Declaration of
Independence in a characteristic and
forcible style.
The Star Spangled Banner was then
sung by the glee club, and the orator
of the day, W. H. Whitley, Esq, was
introduced.
The oration was one worthy of the
occasion, and the speaker We would
have been pleased to present it entire,
but its author did not desire its publi-
cation, and a synopsis would be unsat-
isfactory.
After the Grafton followed singing by
the glee club, and beneciction by Rev.
Sprecher, when the crowd dispersed
rapidly to witness the sports provided
for the occasion.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-07-06
CREASED POLES.

Three poles had been erected, one
near Davis Opera House, one opposite
Hubers' and one near Cass' Block, and
around these the crowd assembled and
became interested spectators. The
pole in front of the Opera House was
the first to succumb, but many laugh
occurred before it struck its colors.
Carl Schwab was the fortunate man
who gripped the flag and brought il
down. Then after an arduous contest,
excited hopes and ''hopes deferred, +"
the one in front of Cass' block suceom-
ed, young lad named Willie Stout
being the successful party. The Cen
ter pole held out to the last, and no
wonder, with two such skilful greasers
as Doc. Spencer and John Eaton, the
IS bill might have been sailing there
yet, but that they suspended their la
bors, after the pole was we'll soaked,
and the strongest climbers were sub
dued. The flag was brought down by
John Mcdonald.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-07-06

A I.ady's all Goat walking shoe for
one dollar at Ha' vey Redick's Cheap
Cash Store. go
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SHAKER PAINT,
Settle Up.

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IoralBusiusss IofirsS

MCCONNELL s. ROCKWELL.
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Did you Ever P

0Ao yCA AN0A
Well, if you didn't, now is the time to.
The BLUE GLASS HAT is The nobbiest
and best. Get it by all means at EB-
LINGS. 3tf
MENs' Plough Shoes, buckle and lace
at sL65 pair, at Darling's. 80.
SHAK ER PAINT.
Composed Of White Lead, Zinc. Lin.
seed Oil and Dryer, mixed ready for
use, IA fifty shades and colors, at Heck
e. chanberiin's Hardware Store. e-lO
Settle Up.
All persons knowing themselves indebt
ed to John Adams s. Co, by either note
or book account, viii please call and settle
up imedistely.s JoHS ADAMS s. Co.
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The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-07-06
FORM D BALLOT.

At said election, the voters desiring to vote
in favor OF the adoption OF this amendment.
shall have placed upon their ballets the
words. judicial Constitute nal Amendment
Yes" the voters who do not favort the adOp-
ton Of said amendment. 81 all have placed
upon their ballots the words, judicial Con-
stitutiOn Amendment-NO."
Adopted March q, 1877.
n. W. CURTIS,
President OF the Senate.
d. j. HODGE,
Speaker pro tenn. House of ofRepresentatiyes.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-07-06

THE following is submitted by the
Mayor in support of the resolution
passed by Council, and in reply to the
Courier article on the same:
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EAGLE MlLLS-WHEAT MARKET.
FNDLAY, o., June %, 1877.
Wheat wanted at the Eagle Mills.
Price to-day No 1.....-..$ 80
&" 2... 40
0....-... SU0Dl oU
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of having brain fever.-!S Marys Com
mercidi.
If the individual who did that punch
ing bad his head in a moose and was
drawn up to a lamp-post for about half
an-hour it would either teach him a
little humanity or else relieve humanity
Of such areproach to it.
4 railroad meeting was recently held
at St Marys, in the interest of the L E
& L extension. The meeting was ad
dressed by President Hodgskin, who'll
Commercial says offered to build the road
on through Minister providing five thou
sand dollars per mile were raised. Thi:
would seem to be giving the go-by en-
tirely to Celina and Fort Recovery
routes.
If success depends upon health surely
health depends upon pure blood. DR.
Bulls Blood Mixture maintains the blood
in state of purity, and health is the re
suit
A Paulding farmer having cattle tres
passing upon his grain fields, and to rit
himself of the nuisance posted up tbs
following: t-....
/ 3NoTIs.-If any mans or womani
COWS or oxen gifts in these here otes hi
or her tale win be cut of, as the cas-,
may be. am christian man and pa,
mi taxes, but d-n man who lets hi
critters run luse, say L"
4 Tiffin is going to be illuminated again
The gas question is at rest.
! The Wyandott Republicans do no
endorse "the policy"
| A boy named Houck fell from cher
ry tree, at Tifin, on the 25th, broke hi
arm, cut his heod and otherwise injure,
himself
1 In some places in Wood county tn
corn has been badly injured by too mucI
lwet.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-25
AN EXEMPLARY CONVICT,

An incident worthy OF notice occurred
at the State Prison at Jefferson CITY,
Missouri, on the morning OF the Fourth,
says the Indianapolis (Ind.) Journal.
Ten years ago u boy sixteen years OF
age was sentenced to ninety nine years.
imprisonment for killing his employer,
in Linn Co, Mo. lie was poor, friend
less and neglected. No one has ever
written to hun OF visited MIN since he
entered the penitentiary. He was as
much for often by the Outslue world as
II the grave grass was growing over his
head. He had no one to ask favor for
him; no one to plead for his pardon; no
one to care whether he lived or died.
And yet such was his determination to
do right, to get Gods forgiveness for his
crime, to merit the reepect Of even his
telloW-pri prisoners, that lor ten years he
has not disobeyed single rule or regu-
lation OF the prison, he has never re-
celVed a reprimand, and has won the
friendship and favor OF the officials in
charge Of the place. They, acting vol
unfairly, on account OF his uniform good
department and exemplary Lille, ap-
peaied to the executive to pardon him.
consequently, on the Fourth, Acting
General Brockmeyer, in person, deliH-
cred the release, and the oveEjOyed man
stepped out Of the prison gate free BE-
Ing once more. The prisoners seemed
to be deeply impressed by the incident,
and many resolved to initiate his per-
tect department. They raiseI $13 and
gave it TO their departing comrade TO
AID him in starting III his new life. The
occasion will never be forgotten by
those In that prison, and much good Is
hoped for from its impression on the
other conYicts,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-25
A FISH THAT HAS A MANS HEAD.

The most wonderful lie we have read
in some years has been furnished to the
ST.. Louis Globe-Democrat by CORES
pondent:
On my return to St. Louis from Quincy,
ILL.,, where l had been attending to some
business, hasten to inform you Of a
peculiar natural curiosity that is now Mt
Quincy, ILL.,, and WALL shortly be exhib-
tied in this city.
On the morning OF the 18th inst, pa
ty of five gentlemen started out on a
river to a bridge that crosses the Missis-
sippl about one mile north OF
that city. One of the party, on
his first cast, brought to the SUI
face peculiar fish, which l VIII ELL
deavor to describe, and which must at
tract the attention. Of naturalis in this
and every other country. 1t weighs
elghty-two pounds; has wei developed
human head; has good head OF
straight, black hair, aud its general fsa-
lures woull indicate a considerable
amount OF intelligence. After great
difficulty we succeeded in landing it i'll
the boat without injury, and brought 1t
TO the Missouri House on Main street,
where 1t was seen by great number Of
who can Vouch for the truth OF
my statement. But one OF the most Won
dertul things of all, a Portuguese gentle-
man happened to be passing at the time
and heard it uttering some sounds which
attracted his attention. and he WAS
C mpletely astonished when he found
the fish was able to converse in the Yer-
naCular of his childhood, and by his in
depreciation he was enabled to learn
something OF its family history and
genealogy, which has been handed down
to him by tradition. Some live hundred
J ears ago Portuguese sailor, VINO had
been brought up in the business of coral
and pearl ti,hlng, got overheard in a
storm on the Pacific, made tue acquaint-
ance of mermaid ne met in the Allan
tic and established colony on coral
reef on the coast OF Florida, and this
strange creature traces his origin back
10 that extraordinary union.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-25

The HIDDEN TREASURE.-A queer
story has lately found It's way int the
newspapers. One Adolto de GNrcllano, i,
SO runs the story, a prisoner IN Madrid,
and latety a Colonel in the Carlist army
was instructed by Don Carlos TO take
six million pesetas (about one franc
each in English securities and Spanish
notes to London, inclosed in an iron
box. This treasure he was to bury III
the earth in a particular locality, make
q sketch OF the exact spot, and return TO
Spain. He was next captured by the
AIfonsists, thrust into prison, and told
that he wouli not be set tree except on
the payment OF a large sum Of money by
way ol ransom. Thereupon he wrote 70
some one in England or Scotland, asking
for the transmission OF a sufficient sum
of money; this done, the secret Of the
buried treasure would be communicated
TO the liberal ransomer, who was to re-
tain onC-thi.d OF it as 4 grateful reward.
Ii there had been only one such letter,
some person might possibly have been
victimlZed; but there were more than
one, to different quarters, each request
ing the money TO De sent toa third party
at an address named. We may here ~
form a tolerably true estimate oi Don
Adolto de Galcliano.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-25
BUDDING FRUIT.TREES,

There are two Well-establIshed meth
DDS now in very general use among ex-
perts in iruit-culture for cha ging or
multiplying varieties OF the same class
on the same tree, and both of these are
simple and inexpensive. The first Of
these Is known as GRATING, and Is only
praUticeu on larger trees, and always IN
the spring before the foliage is devtl-
oped. Tue other method, VIII ch 8
much more rapid and quite as sure
when properly done, is BUDDING, and
the time for doing this extends from the
middle of July until the 1st OF Septem-
ber. Whenever the bark separates easily
from the wood, the buds may be set, with
fair chances OF success. The outfit for
budding consists of some narrow strips
of bass mating, such as comes on the
inside OF cotfee-bags, and a pooket-knlfe
with single blade, with small piece OF
ivory fastened in tue end OF the handle.
When the inclslon is made the ivory is
used to raise the bark up on either side,
so that the bud may be pressed into
place. The buds to be inserted should
be cut from young, healthy trees, and
always OF the present years growth,
those that are most matured being Sc
lected. The leaves may then be clipped
off the branch of buds, leaving, say, hal
an inCh OF the leal stalk attached to the
bud Then with keeI-edged knife cut
off each Lud separately from u half to
thret quarters oil an inch In length, leaY-
ing lnin slice OF wood back OF the eve
or bud. These should be kept moist and
protected from the sun or air until set;
exposure even for a short time may
prove fatal.
When the whole top or any part OF it
is 10 be budded over, select the spot for
each bud in a smooth part OF the branch,
not too large, say from one TO two inches
in diameter. On this part make an in
cision through the bark in the form of
capital letter T, and raise OF separate
the bark from the wood with the ivory
on the handle OF the knife. The bud may
then be pressed into place, cutting of
square the portion that goes above the
cross incision. Then VITA strip of the
bass mating wrap firmly around the
branch above and below the eye, fasten-
ing the end of the strip by a slip-knot.
Inls completes the operation, which
can be successfully done even by nov
ice in less time than it takes to describe
i!.-[P, I. QIinn; midsummer Holiday
Scrlvner."
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-25
Cu.tom.nouse Cornerstone,

AT O'Clock this morning a copper box
was placed in the cavity of the top stone
oil the southwest corner OF the Custom
house. In the enclosed box was brass
plate with tho names OF the President,
Secretary Of the Treasury and Treasurer
OF the United States, aud Supelintend-
ent and Foreman Of the work and the
Disbursing Agent.
The box contained copy of the
Treasury report and other public docu.
ments, photographs Of the Cabinet, and
copies OF all the following daily papers
Commercial, Enquirer, Gazette, STAR,
Times. VolksbIatt, NOlkslreund, Frele
Presse, aud CovinXton Ticket;
gold ana silver coins of the
United sf5ates, and full SCI
OF United ,ates postage stamps, from
! cent to g cents i'll value, anda number
Of other articles contributed by th ose
present. There was no particular cere-
m0ny ON the occasion.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-25
WILD HOGS,


Very Plentiful In San Joaquin County, Cal.
The tule lands OF tnIs county are
everywhere inhabited by droYes of hogs
that have doubtless originally been pro-
pagated for domestic stock, which have
escaped into the jungle and have be-
come as the famous game inlesting the
BLACK Forest, the hunting of which at.
lords SO much amusement to German
nobility. They live and thrive on the
succulent roots to be found in the tules,
and appear moderately fat whenever
they are seen. They are exceedingly
shy, however, and it is only by accident
that one catches glimpse OF them, as
they instinctiyely avoid the haunts OF
men. They are trapped and caught oc-
caslonally i'll an Ingenious manner by
the tule farmers, who build small but
very strong corrals or pens ON their
stamping ground. A heavy gate, made
to drop erpendicularly, is lifted so as
to close the corral when down. This is
raised and held by strap to which a
string leading to the ground is at
tached. Barley is then scattered on the
ground inside the corral, and in conJin-
uous lines for some distance in different
directions. The corral having been
built over the trails Of the hogs, they
are not long seeming the barley, and
once inside The corral, they can scarce
ly tail to spring the trap in eating the
barley. A drove Of dozen or more has
before now been captured in this man.
ner. The young ones are easily domes-
ticated, but the old ones are slaughtered
at once California paper.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-25
LOCAL BhEVIIlES.

MT. AUBURN is armed.
REAs REAGAN, Of No. 141 Everett
street, Is missing.
LOOKOUT HOUSE this evening-a fine
programme PROMISED.
THE initial trip over the Southern
Road was a success.
The Knights Of st. Crispln dony that
they called meeting atnoon yesterday.
THE Windsor Land and Building As
sociation has been incorporated. Capt.
tai stock $4,000.
THE Courthouse is carefully guarded
during these troublous times. All per-
sons are to Vacate the building by 6
2. N.
A HORSE belonging to Geo. Harris ran
rapidly down Walnut street this morn
ing, playing smash with the wagon and
dong some little damage on the street.
No one was in the wagon at the time.
THE Ohio Mechanics Institute have
appointed the following committee on
the matter OF the next Industrial Expo
sition: Hugh McCollum, Ii. W. Steven
son, James Dale, Frank Mllward, T. T.
Lane.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-25

There was large crowd yesterday at
the camp-grounds near Loveland. The
opening meeting yesterday was tenn
perance reunion. The opening speech
was made by Mr. Z. W. Rowland, Presi-
dent of the Cincinnati temperance Or
ganization. Rev. s. X. LeaVitt, OF this
oity, read passage of Scripture. Mr..
and Mrs. Lincoln sang one or two OF
their temperance selections. In the
afternoon speeches were made by II. Nj.
Bryant, of Lewiston, Me-; Geo. Hall, OF
Pittsburg; Mr. Ennis, Mrs. Leayltt and
j. II. Fee, OF this city. The meeting was
brought TO a close at D O'clock.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-25
THE sEygNTEEN.YEAR Lot UsTs.

" The Eureka (Ney.) Sentinel says Of
the seyenteen-year loGusts: The follow
ing description OF the habits of the
winged plauge that lately appeared in
such great numbers in this neighbor-
hood VIII be will be interesting to our
readers. Their true name Is lhe har-
vest fly, although they ace GENERALLY
called locusts: 'sln the lafv8 state
these insects are wigless and subterra-
mean, living Oh the juices OF roots. On
the outer wings OF the perfect insect,
near the tip, in dusky Zlszag line in
the form OF u W, which, by the super
slitious, is supposed TO indicate the ap-
proaoh OF war. The eXpanse of thc
wings is from two and a half to three
and IL quarter inches. The males soon
die. They present scarcely a trace OF
digestive apparatus, aud probably do
not eat. In The female the digestive
system is complete, and she must eat to
supply the food necessary to develop
the five hundred eggs she lays, unless
her lite Is cut short by aerial enemies.
In order to deposite her eggs, the female
pierces a slender twig 10 Inc pith, Dor.
ing hole long enough to contain about
sixteen eggs. The eggs hatch in about
SIX weeks, when the larv2 drop to the
ground and Immediately bury them
selves In the earth, where the remain
for q long series OF yG@rs. AS the time
Of transformation approaches, they
gradually advance toward the surface
from depth Of one or two feet. They
generally leave the earth GU a warn
night, and ascend trees in immense
numbers. In short time the ski
bursts ON the back. aud the perfect in
sect comes forth. 1t is supposed tha
not more than two out OF the five. hun
dred eggs deposited by the fema.e reac.
lerieclion." The pest has about dlsap
peared, and tits supposed that seven
teen years will elapss before lhe per
Ject development Of tho lar,S anu theIl
r.-Ippeafance in their old bauns.