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Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-16
SHEFFIELD.

Friend Reed: Almost every township
in the county has had something in the
TELEGRAPH to tell us about large crops, big
pigs, calves and prolific hens. Now we in
Sheffield may say as the Irishman said
when he was praying-he was not very
troublesome, although we i'll Sheffield are
not given to telling big stories we will tell
you about an apple tree that stands in our
door yard. 1t is fifty years old and
spreads its branches over the ground forty
four feet in diameter and of course the
circumference would be 1873 feet and a
fraction and the body measures, five feet
from the ground six feet in circumference
and this season has borne go bushels of ap-
Piles OF good quality. ROSS WEST.
Nov. 3, 1877.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-16
MORGAN.

Eds. Tel: Late rains and SHOWS have
left the roads in this part of the country in
bad condition.
The farmers have put in a much larger
amount of wheat than usual. Many of
them have. sold off, and are fatting
larger share of their COWS than
they have heretofore done. This we be-
lieve to be progress in the right direction.
Too much dsirying, and too little tilling
of the soil has been the worse for this part
Of the county, for some years past.
Messrs. Williams and Cushing are now
canvassing for the history of the county.
We had pleasant call from them the 9TH
er morning, and should think from the
long list of names shown, that they were
having very gratifying success.
The jefferson Gazette took one Of our
citizens rather sharply to task in the last
number. Why is it that paper always
tries its scalping process upon our best cit
liens.
Our enterprising butcher Cools, is doing
quite business in the shipping of dressed
pultry to the New York market, and sends
off consignment nearly every day.
We noticed last week in Stebbins' ware
rooms two long rows of shining vehicles Of
fine finish and superior workmanship.
Their eheapness, compared with their
quality and style. is not little surprising,
and ought to find for them a ready market,
He has nearly one hundred jobs in process,
and is building lot of those fancy swell
side cutters, with which, he says he means
to make glad the hearts Of some of your
citizens. W.
Nov. 10, 1877.
A sight of Nevison's house at Rock
Creek station, while passing the other day,
was rather agreeable, though Dicks hat
band couldn't be odder in all its design.
1t appears to be finished-externally at
least-and though its color is green, one
rather thinks he can discover, under It's
greenness, some evidences of complacent
design and purpose. Its general appear
ance is tasteful and neat, and then when
we consider the curiosity of our make up,
its form is favorable for watching the af-
fairs of this world from almost any and ev-
cry direction. Then, if man wants a cosy
nook where he may avoid the passing
breezes, the wind has to be dead ahead, or
it can never reach him, for he is protected
from either hand, back and obliquely front.
Then again, whatever part of the house
may be devoted to the living apartment.
it viii always be found to be in front.
Still again another advantage is, if the
proprietor is ambitious of notice, he can
not get through the world with such an
odity, without catching the notice, and
perhaps criticism, of everybody who comes
within visual reach of it. Beside Mr..
Nevison we know one other man in this
world-he lives on North Ridge west,-
whom the oddity Of that house would suit
TO a t.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-16
COUNTY NEWS.
FROM OUR own CORRESPONDENTS.
DS0Rs

Nickerson, the man who escaped the
the bullets of the foot-pad in Windsor, a
few evenings since, does not expose himself
on that road after night. Daylight is
preferable, and handy six shooter in the
pocket wonderfully consoling. We under
stand that he was not the first man who
was thus assaulted in that neighborhood.
A similar case occurred sh ort time be
fore.
Stewart the quarry man is covering his
territory over with buildings. Our neigh
Dor BOuker, with the assistance of Ed
Amsden, is now covering large barn for
him. The quarry is doing well, and the
best of stone in layers of different thick
ness, are being taken cut, as true as if
they had been worked to q thickness.
Within few days tagging of two inches
and block of thirty have been taken out.
A trouble has overtaken the working by
the filling of the pit with surface water
and this has been the case especially dur
ing the past wet weather. 1t is necessary to
have an engine on hand to keep the water
down by pumping. The demand for
stone at the quarry-mostly for tagging
is considerable.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-16
ROME.

Eds. Tel: Prof. N. E. Bsscom has just
closed his labors with his singing class at the
NJ. E. Church at this place, with a Grand
Concert. The class has made commenda-
BILE progress during the sixteen lessons they
have received. Many of the class were not
able to read music at the commencement
who are now good singers, The closing
concert of last Friday evening, did credit
both to the Prof. and his students. Ar
rangements are being made by the young
men of the place to continue their singing
schools during the winter evenings.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-16
Fires.

Last Monday evening an alarm OF fire
was caused by sparks seen issuing hom
the roof Of the new school building on the
corner Of West and Prospect streets. up
on examination the sparks were found to
come from some fire pots left there by the
timers.
The lime kiln and all of the buildings
connected Herewith, except the Office, OF
the Ashtabula Lime Co., at the Harbor,
were burned early last Wednesday morn
inc. The loss is estimated at $1,50O. We
are informed that the night watchman fail
ed to 90 on duty at his regular hour on the
night of the fire.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-16
The MInssreIs.

Next Tuesday evening the Commonwealth
Minstrels are to give an entertainment at
the Opera House, and if the hall is not
crowded it will not be because the members
of the troupe have made no effort to give a
pleasing entertainment. An excellent pro-
gramme kas been prepared and much time
spent in rehearsals. Mr.. Ned Turner the
Ethiopian comedian and equestrian
clown" takes prominent part in the per
formance, also the old favorltes Phelps.
Richardson, Bancroft, burlington and
Reeves. The vocal department is to be as
sisted by Mrs. j. 5. Fuller, ''the vocal
Queen" and the instrumental by Prots'
Leek and Friends orchestra.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-16

A ATImE-HONORED SPECXFIC.-The
long and successful career of DIR. Wishart's
Pine Tree Tar Cordial, as contrasted with the
speedy collapse of nostrums devoid Of eflca-
ey which have from time to time been puff
ed into brief nOtOriety during the twenty
odd years that this celebrated medicine has
been sold, affords proof that the American
public continues to repose its confidence in
deserving articles only, The Pine Tree Tar
Cordial has long been recognized as the lead
ing specific for Consumption, Bronchitis
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Diptheria, and ali
other diseases of the breathing organs. It is
moreover, certain, speedy, and safe botanic
remedy for dyspepsia, liver disorders, scrofu-
lOus affections, urinary troubles gravel, drop
sy, debility, constipation, and female COM
plants. Constantly accommodating evidence
OF an unimpeachable character establishes
the fact thatit not only entirely eradicates
the diseases to which it is adopted, but also
that its action is remarkably prompt and
thorough. The crucial test of experience has
demonstrated its reliability in every partic-
ular. Sold by all druggists. Principal Depo-
No. S16 Filbert St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-16

eve write from knowledge in this matter.
having in earlier days caught many a mice
string Of fish in a pond that was formerly
swamp. During one dry August the
owner, with two Of his boys, went into ii
with a plough, scraper and shovels, and in
II short time had pond Of nearly an acre
in extent. This he stocked with fish con-
mon to the sluggish streams of the neigF
Dorhond, aud procured some at distance,
and for years thereafter it proved to be the
best acre on the farm"
This is an important hint to our neighbor
Russell, to loseno time in stocking his ice
pond with fish Of some desirable variety,
and thus nut himself in the way Of drawing
a double revenue from that already invaln.
able pond.
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Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-16

FIELD-SPERRY-In West Springfield, Nov.
Attn. by Rev. L. j Dyke. Chas. F. Field, to
Miss Katie NJ. Sperry, both of Ashtabula, o.
LAReE-ADAMs-In Saybrook, Nov. sth, by Rev
s. W. Streeter, Mr.. Kenneth NJ Large, to Miss
Hattie c. E. Adams both Of AshtabRla.
EyANs-BEATTY.-In Lenox, Nov. l, by NJ. s
Jewett, ]. P, Mr.. VIM. III. Evans of Lenox
to Miss Mary Beatty, ofNew Lyme.
MAsoN-CLIFFoRD.--In Jefferson, Nov. 1, by
Rev. S. W. Dickinson, Mr.. A. K. Mason Ol
West Andover, to Miss Kate Clifford o.
Jefferson
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Harper's Weekly.
ILLUSTRATED.
NnticeR of The preas-

4fOttCeo " Gtc ITeSS
The WeeEIyis the ablest and most powerful H.
lustrated periodical published in this country
Its editorials are scholarly and convincing, and
carry much weight. Its illustrations of current
events are full and fresh, and are prepared by our
hest designers Louisville C0lrier-JoltrndL
HdTper's Weekly should be in every family
throughout the land, as purer, more interesting,
higher-tOned, better illustrated paper is not pub
tshed in this or any other country.-COm
cidL Bulletin, Boston.
The Weekly is the only illustrated paper of the
day that in its essential characteristics Is recog
nized ss national paper.-BTOOklyn Eagle.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-16
The Man With The Navy Uniform.

For some days past a good appearing
man, dressed in an off, er's suit of the q.
5. navy has been seen on our streets; every
one wondered who this officer was who
was paying our town such an honor, but
no one seemed to know. Last Monday
Marshal Thorp received a postal card from
Capt Jas. Mcmahon, ol the Cleveland po-
ice giving a description of this man, and
saying that he was swindler having victim
lied several persons in Cleveland and Not
iingham. Marshal Thorp arrested him
Immediately and an officer from Cleveland
came down and took the fellow into custo-
dy. While here he gave the name of Ben
ham and claimed to be II relative of Orson
Benham.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-16
DEATHS.
ASHTABULA MARKETS,

DUCRo-In Ashtabula, 18th inst, oftyphoid fe-
isabel DucrO; aged q years and months.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-16
WANTED.
GOOD FARU WANTED

GOOD PARW WANTED. Location
within KingsyilIe east, south Ridge. south,
Geneva, west, and Lake Shore. north. I'm
provements and soil must be good. and COM
munication must he in writing. stating num-
Der of acres, and how much ofeacb as follows.
Tile Draining, and size Of tile, Plowed Land
Timber and kind, Meadow, Glover. Pasture
and how watered. Address, giving nrivsts
terms. P.W. sTRADER, Sen.
PERSONS IN WANT OF ofaeeOmmOda-
tions in the way of temporary or transient
board, at the Harbor, while the Hotel is closed
may ind such accommodations ofa pleasant
character, at the house of Capt. C. Large. 52tf
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-16
To Prevent and Cure Coughs and Colds
BY AUTHORITY.
To Al Whom it May CONCERN,

To Al Whom ii May Concern
TAKE notice, that on and after the
1 l9th inst, I will be ready to issue license
to all owners or harborers, residing in this
village, OF any dog, bitch or whelp.
And do hereby warn and notify all per-
boring any dog, bitch or whelp, Din said viii
lage) to obtain a license for the same, accord
ing to law, on or before the 18th day OfNOvem-
Der, next, or they will be prosecuted to the
full extent of an Ordinance, madeand provid-
ed for Registering Licensing, dogs, SC,
Given under my hand and official seal, at
the village of Ashtabula, this 18th day OF No
vember, 1877. H. P. HEPBURN, Mayor.
NOTE-When you come after your license,
bring full description of your dog and kind.
"a 2t
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-16

NoTICE-AdUertiseIHe7 of Wanted" " For
Sale" "LoSt, /" ''FOund." etc. not exceeding iue
lines, lCiH be inserted in Gtis column, under ap-
propriGte heGds for one t0eek for % cents. Each
additional line tviu be charged cents.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-16
Renovation, not PrOssratlOn.
IA

Did any enfeebled human being ever be-
come strong under the operation of powerful
catharties or salivants? 1t is sometimes ne
cessary to regulate the bowels, but that can
not be done by active purgatiOn, which ex-
hausts the vital forces and serves no good
purpose whatever. The only true way to pro-
mote health and Yigor, which are essential
to regularity of the organic functions, is to
invigOrate, discipline and purify the system
at the same time. The extraordinary efficacy
ofHostetter's Stomach Bitters in cases of de-
bility or irregularity of the organs of diges-
tion, assimilation. secretion, and discharge,
is universally admitted. Appetite, good d.
gestion, a regular habit Of body, active circu-
lation Of the blood, and purity Of all the ami
NAL fluids are induced by this superb tonic
and corrective. 1t has no equals, moreover.
as preventive Of chills ana fever and other
types of malarlal disease. To emigrants and
travellers it is particularly serviceable as a
medicinal safeguard. 52-1m
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-16
KINGSVILLE.

Eds. Tel:-The examinations of the High
School classes, for the fall term took place
last Thursday. The average percentage
places the pupils as follows:
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-16
GLEASON,S PUBLIOATIONS.

Great reduction in price for 1873, of GLEA-
SONS PIcroRIAL,toS2 year; single copies So.
THE HOME CIRCLE 70 - year, single cop
les D cts, TOR sale by all newSdealers.
fLEASoN's MONTHLY COMPASSION to 81 a w.
single copies 10 cts. All postage free,
sample copies sent ON receipt of3-ot. stamp.
The price Of OhromOs has Just been greatly
reduced. No one gives such liberal terms TO
egts as we do; send for circular. Address +.
GLEASON, 7SS Washington ST, Boston Mass.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-16

Curtiss, Nellie. ...................,. 90
Eastman, Albert ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. So
Fox. CurtlsS L. -..-.-.-.-..-..... 30
Fckinger, Luella. a.................. 80
Gillett, JEANNE. "a. .... 50
Hitchcock Minnie. 80
Hitchcock, Mertie. e........... 80
Mccartney, Lizzie. SO
Main, Fred. 100
Stanton, Alice. ........ 80
SqulreS, Florence. .......-.....--.. 80
The foregoing included all who had at
tanned 50 per cent. and upward
Indications favor an increased attend
snce the coming winter term, which CON-
mences on Wednesday, the 14th.
The literary entertainment laA We'd
nesdsy svening-vhich is under the su-
spices of the high schOOl-was well attend
ed. The following programme was well
carried out, and showing much OF merit
and future promise:
Prsyer-Rev. Williams.
Music-Qusrtette.
Paper-Minnie WoOdburn editresS.
Essav-'The future" Hattie Barton.
Music-Duett, Flora Wright and Fida
Rawson.
Oration-"Education in United States, +"
II. n. Kinnear.
Observation-Disclosures Progress" J..
V. Robinson.
Recitation-"The Shumanite,' Minnie
Kingsbury.
Oration-"Elementso of Nationl strength, :"
Frank L. Binkley.
Music-SolO, ''Come this Way my Fa-
ther," A. B. Luce.
Resolved, that Trades Union
should be Abolished, Affirmative Curtiss l..
Fox, negative James A. Fickinger.
RecitaIion-sSehool Masters Guests, "
Miss NJ. Hitchcock.
Musie-Quartette, ''Spirit of Song"
On Friday Evening last, under the au-
spices Of G. A. R., Rev. Williams deliver
ed his lecture, Cromwell and his times. F"
There was very fair attendance. and the
lecture was very well received, in fact,
every one present is now finding himself
far better acquainted with Oliver than
ever before, though having previously sup
posed themselves well acquainted with
him.
Peachblow potatoes are being hauled to
cars for thirty cents per bushel. There
are good many yet to dig and this fine
weather is being improved in that direc-
ton.
Your last paper contains an earnest en-
quiry from you for hickory nuts. We
hear folks about here talking loudly about
their abundance in Sheffield. G..
Nov. 13, 1877.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-16
Hosiery and Gloves.


n
nan
pice5 5oeD
Made Cotton Hose a. men
HAIL Hose
Kid Gloves eO the DARK shades at Lower PHes'
thar never
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-16


The Democratic Standard is the name
of the new paper-the third-just started
in this village. 1t made its appearance on
Wednesday last-the day of its future
publieation-under the propuetorship Of
Sherman, Rote & Co.-D. J. Sherman, R.
0. Rote and F. G. Fardon-D. J. Sher-
man, R. o. Rote editors, and Henry Ap-
thorp assistant editor Its mein. is quiet,
and if it have talons and tusks they are
so well hid that we feel quite reassured
indeed the fact Is better than our fears.
II in the future it shall continue to coo so
gently, ire may slumber, and all the sweet
charities of life may gambol and rolic in
the full innocense of a midsummer lamb.
We are assured that it is Democratic
and ''shan never occupy neutral ground,
so far as political questions are concerned,
or force our readers to the necessity of
guessing on which side of the political
fence we stand, for all which we are duly
grateful. Let's shake over that. The salut-
atory has no bristling points, but finds ex-
preston in very well considered terms,
without flash or sensation, and affords nc
occasion for lowering our standard of the
''SaybroOk CincInnatus, who gave it birth,
and who is to b. its presiding genius in the
future. The paper in its mechanical ex.
ecuhon, Thoughts little light in complex
ion, is creditable and neat, and the show of
advertising, for The initial number, sneour-
aging. As has been stated, the paper is a
seven column folio.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-16
WITHIN FIFTY NILES.

From the Cleveland Leader.
A matter Of some interest to the public In
general, and quite peculiar as an isolated
case, was heard and decided by United
States Comm issioner White yesterday.
Mr.. Charles Benson lives in Kelloggs-
vile, little village in Ashtabuls county,
and there keeps drug store, which be-
longs to his fsther-in-law. In some way it
came to the notice of the authorities here
that al the store liquor was being sold
without payment of the special license. A
warrant was made out for the arrest Of the
father-in-law, but Mr.. Benson said that all
the responsibility in the matter rested up
on his shoulders, as he had the full man
agement of affairs. The latter was accord
ingly put under arrest and brought to the
city. Upon hearing it was shown that
neither the owner nor the agent were de-
sirOus Of keeping liquor at all; but several
physicians Of the vicinity not wanting to
keep it for the compounding of their medi-
cines. they requested the druggist to keep
it. The latter accordingly went up 10 Ash
tabula for the purpose OF gaining the ad-
vice Of Assistant United States Collector
Fassett. From what the Collector said,
the druggist gained the impression that no
license was necessary in order to sell Ii
quor for medicinal purposes. He accord
ingly purchased two gallons of brandy and
two of whisky, the larger portion of which
he has now in stock.
The commissioner, sftor hearing all the
testimony in the case, decided that there
was no intention upon the part of the de-
fendant to violate the law, but he must
simply misunderstood the remarks of the
Collector, and proceeded in good faith up
on the false impression gained. He said,
however, that the law was plain in the
case. No one can sell liquors in any way
and for any purpose without the special
license.
The decision Of the Commissioner was
that the defendant should go Immediately
and pay the tax and penalty for its nom
payment, and with this be discharged.
From the Warren Chronicle.
Montague Brettell, of Rock Greek. o, has
been delivering a course of lectures in Gil
rard, the past week, on PhrenOlogy, to
large and appreciative audiences. Dur
ing the day time he was kept busily en-
gagged examining heads and making out
charts. He has promised to return dur
ing the winter and give another course.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-11-16

A friend at our elbow, in running over
the Democratic Standard, makes pause
at the following paragraph, and asks
'What is its toEeshsdow and portend? p
and added, sis the thought farther to
the wish?''
If Confederate General is not too bad
to have place in Hayes Cabinet, is the
private confederate soldier who fought un-
der him too bad to have a pension. For
ourselves we advocate neither the Cabinet
position nor the Confederate pension. But
present this question to those reproving
Republicans who expressed so much con-
Germ little more than a year ago lest a
Democratic victory result in giving a PEN
sion to Confederate soldiers.