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Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-07-05
HOTELS.
MANUFACTURERs.
ATTORNEYS AND AGENTS


JOHN r. STRONG, Attorney and COun-
sellor at Law, and Notary Public. Ohice In
Willard's Block, Ashtabuia, o. 144S
HOYT a. PETTIBONE, Attorneys and
Csuneellors at Law and NOtarys Public: Of
fee opposite Fisk House, Ashtabula, o.
T. f. HoYT. 1877 T. A-PET1IBONE. 3
". n. HUBBA RI d. Attorney and COun-
sellOr at Law. Office room 8 Haskeil's Block,
Ashfabula, Ohio. viii practice in any Court
of the State, and In the District and Circuit
Courts Of the United States
SHERMAN d SON, Attorneys and Coun-
sellors at Law, Ashtabula, Ohio; will prae-
tice IN the Courts Of Ashtabula, Lake and
Geauga. 1913
LABAN S. SHERMAN JOHN H. SHERMAN.
EDWARD H. FITCH, Attorney and
Counsellor at Law and Notary Public Ash
tabula, Ohio. Special attention given to the
Settlement of Estates and to COnveyancing
and Collecting; also, to all matters arising
under the Bankrupt Law. 1913
CHARLES BOOTH, Attorney and Coun-
seilor at Law, Ashtabula, Ohio. 1895
e. b. BsLEONARD, Attorney at Law, Jeffer-
SON Ohio. Office in the Smalley Block 1852
4. A. WRIGHT, Real Estate and Insur-
ance Agent, and Notary and Justice of the
Peace, Morgan, Ashtabula Co., o. Ily-l354
HARDWARE, DC. q
GEO. Q. HUBBARD 4 co., Dealers in
Hardware, Iron, Steel and Nails, Stoves, Tin
Plate, Sheet Iron, Copper and Zinc and Man
ufacturers 0fTin, Sheet Iron and Copperware
Fisk's Block, Ashtabula. Ohio. 1895
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-07-05
ERIE RAILWAY.

h. X. MYERS,
Gen. Pass. and Ticket Agent
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-12-18
DnlI Boys.

Don't be discouraged. Slow growth
is often sure growth. Some minds
are like Norwegian pines. They are
slow in growth, bat they are striking
their roots deep. Some Of the great,
est men have been dull boys. Dryden
and Swift were dull as boys. So
was Goldsmith. So was Gibbon. So
was Sir Walter Scott. Napoleon at
school had 30 much difficulty in learn
ing his Latin that the master said it
would need a gimlet to get word in.
to his head. Douglas Jerrold was so
backward that at nine he was scarce.
" able to read Isaac Barrows, one
of the greatest divines the Church of
England has ever produced, was so
impenetrable stupid In his early years,
that his father more than once said
that if God took away any Of his
children, he hoped it would be Isaac,
as feared he would never be fit for
anything in this world. Yet the boy
was the genius of the family.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-12-18
"Gernan syrup,"

No other medicine In tho world was
ever gwen such !, test Of Us curative
qualities ~ Boschee'- German Syrup,
~ three years Two million tour hund.
rod thousand snail bottles Of this
medicine were distributed free Of
eh0rge by Druggists ~ this country
10 those afflicted with Consumption,
Asthma, Group, severe Cough, fneu
mpnia aud Others diseases of The
Throat and Lungs, giving the Amer
lean people undeniable proof that
German Syrup will cure them, The
result Inns been That Druggists IN
every town and village IN The UOited
arc recommending II 10 their cu'lo'
mers, Go loyour Drusgis' and ask
what they know about II. Sample
Bottles 10 cents Regular size 70
cents Three doses will relieve any
case,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-12-18
NORTHERN RAILROAD

1878, SUMMER ARRANGEMENT, 1873
an aud after July |, 1878, Passenger Train
UPWARD TRAINS,
| Day Express Train leaves Concord Al 1910
AM and Accommodation Train al l0,tb
A.nsfor White River Junction, connection
iih train for Well River, ~, JOhnsbnTy,
wArton, Newport. Willoughby and Magog
Bakes, slanstead, Quebec, Hath, LitlleiOn,
Lancaster, and the White aud fIaneoh
Mountains, Also. wltatralns for Mont
peller. Mansfield Mountain, Burl lngton, ~,
Albans, itoase's Point, Montreal ogdens'
burgh, and tho West,
ACCOMMODATIONS TnAIs leaves Concord ~
$50 y, NJ for White River Junction & Bristol.
EVENING ESrRKss TRAM leaves Concord
at b.t5 y, ", for White River junction, con
neeling with trains for Montpelier, Burllng
ton, 81, Adams, Rouse's Point. Montreal,
Ogdensburgh, aud the West, and with Wood
stock II, II. for Queehee, Woodstock, etc,
cor on arrival OF trains from Boston, Wor'
esster, Portsmouth. Portland, 80,
DOWNWARD TRAINS
tM0nsisG EXPRESS TRAisieaves White
River Junction for Concord at 200 A. ~, o. on
arrival Of trains from Ogdcnsburgh aud Mon
treal. This train is run TO boston on Sunday,
AccOANOpAfiOS TRAIN leaves White ",
Junction for Concord nj 600 4. u,
tBRisroL TRAIN leaves Bristol for Concord
At 1850 4, ". and Franklin at 0.05 An.
rMAiL TRAIN leaves White River junction
for Concord NJ 1900 H., or on arrival OF
trains over the Vermont Central, Psssumpsie,
and White Mountains Railroads.
DAY EXPRESS TRAM leaves White River
Junction at 400 ?. W., or on Arrival Of trains
from Montreal aud ogdensburgh, Braitlc
boro, Keenc. Bellows Falls, Windsor, Re-,
connecting at Concord with train for Man
chester. Nashua, Lowell aad Boston. -,
fThesc trains connect AT Concord with
trains tor Manchester, Lawrence, Ports
mouth, Portland, Nashua, Worcester, New
York. Low ell, and Boston.
GEO. T.. TODD, supt.
Concord. n. H., July l, 1878.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-12-18

OATMEAL.-In Great Britain, chill.
dren Of all ranks are raised on oatmeal
diet alone, because il causes them TO
grow strong and beautiful, and no
better food can be found for them
1t is also quite us desirable for the
student as for the laborer, aud for the
delicate lady and her hard working
sister indeed, all classes would be
greatly benefited by its use, and dys.
pepsia, with all its manifold annoy.
ances, can be kept at distance
Oatmeal is more substantial food, il is
said, than veal, pork or lamb, giving
as much, or more mental vigor, while
its great desideratum consists in ones
not becoming weary OF it, tor it is as
welcome for breakfast or tea as is
wheat or graham bread. 1t can be
eaten with syrup or butter as hasty
pudding, or with cream ard sugar,
like rice. 1t is especially good for
young mothers, upon whose nervous
forces too great demand has been
made, and they lose the equilibrium
OF the System and become depressed
and dispirited. Oatmeal requires to
be cooked slowly, and the water should
be boiling hot when it is stirred in.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-12-18
SUDDEN CHANGES.

The Propitors Downs ELIXIR frequently
here 4, remarked by those not In the business
that cough medicines do not sell mnch during
the summer months. This IL u mistaken Idea.
The sudden changes to which this. climate Is
subject ai all seasons Of the year. renders u
remedy al hand. DowSs' ELIXIR Is suro
cure for Col.gh Colds aud Whooping Cough
and all i.upg Diseases. when taken IN season.
and one dose. We have no doubt. has many
times prevented consumption and DEATH
The best cr,iicate that can be given for any
medicine Is daily accorded TO Downs ELIXIR
in the lac, that II has survived the storm and
tempest Of nearly half q century, and Is TO
da, the most popular with those who have
known II longest. II has gained this great
favcr with the public entirely on It's own NOR
its. having had less advertising done for II IN
the whole time than IL done for some mcdi
cine in single year. For sale everywhere
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-12-18
Retry.
OUH LOST.
M MARGARET y, sASGsTER,

They never quite leave Vs. our friends
who have passed
Through the shadows of death TO the
sunlight above
A thousand sweet memmOrles are hold
ing them fasi
10 the places they blessed with Their
presence aud love
The work which they left and the hooks
which they read
speak mutely, though still Win ~
eloluence rare,
Aud the songs that they sung ANA dear
words that they said,
Yet lingsr aud sigh on the desoiate air.
Aud oft when alone, aud OFT IN the llIohg
Or when evil alures N or sin drawetl
nigh,
A whisper comes gently, "Nay, do not
the wrong"
Aud We feel that our weakness II pltied
on hlkh'
ln the dew'threaded morn aud the opnllne
eve,
When the children are meiry or crlm'
soned with sleep,
We are comforted, even rs lonely we
grieve,
For the thought Of their rapture forblds
us 10 weep,
We toll at our task In the burden and
heat
or llfe's passionate noon. They are
folded in peace.
II IL well, We rejoice that their heaven
II sweet,
And one day for US all the bitterness
will cease.
We, too, will go home Ger the river of
rest,
As the strong and the lovely before US
have gone;
Our sun will 90 down In the beaut full
west,
TO rise In the glory that circles the
throne,
Until then we are bound by our love and
our faith
TO the saints who are walking In Para
disc fair;
They have passed beyond sight, at the
touching Of death,
But they live, like ourselves, In Gods
infinite care.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-12-18
chsmbsrs oyoiopedia Of Hnslish Lit
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Instead Of giving dealers and agents the
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-12-18
ST. MIC II 0 l. A s,
s CRIBNER'SI LLUSTRAIED MAGAZINE
For Girls and BOYS.

An Ideal Children's Magazine.
Messrs ScR1BNER & Co., in 1873, began the
publication of ST, NICHOLAS, an illustrated
Magazine for Girls and Boys, with Mrs.
Mary Mapes Dodge as editor. Five years
have passed since the first number was is
sued, apd the magazine has won the highest
position. 1t has monthly circulation OF
Over $4,000 Copies.
1t is published simultaneously in London
and New York, and the transatlantic recog
nitlon is almost as general and hearty as the
American. To day 81. Nicholas stands
ALONE IN THE WORLD OF BOOKS :
The leading papers in this country speak
highly of it. The London Literary World
says "There is no magazine for the young
that can be said to equal this production OF
Scribner's. press"
Good things for 1850.
The arrangements for literary and art con-
tributions for the new volume-the sixth
are compile, drawing from already favorite
sources, as well as from promising new ones.
Mr.. Frank II. Stockton's new serial story
for boys,
"A JOLLY FELLOWSHIP"
Will run through the twelve monthly parts
beginning with the number Tor November,
l87S-illustrated. For the girls, continued
tale, "Half A Dozen Housekeepers, illustra-
ted, begins in the same number; and fresh
serial, entitled "Eyebright," with plenty of
pictlies, will be commenced early in the
volume. There will also be continued
fairy-tale called -
"RUMPTY BUDGETS TOWER" p,
| illustrated. The Editorial and othEr De-
partments will be kept up to their high
standard as usual. Terms, $500 year: Is
cents number. Address, =
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-12-18
THE HEATED TERN.

MANpRAKsa BlIIrRs are Just the Medicine To
use during tho heated form, They ree,ify
tuTpidIty OF the Liver glveS tone tolhe siom
aeh they act without gripping upon the
bowels, lhey.remoye bile hom the blood |,
they purity regulate aud 'uvlgorate the body /.
thereby preventing many diseases incident
10 hJt summer weather, The public. the
medical profession. and tho press, have horne
ample Testimony Of the sterling qualities o.,
the MASpRAKf BitTHHs made by Henry
JOHNSON a LoRD. Burlington W.. who are the
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-12-18

II thou workest at thai which is before
the, following right reason seriously, Wig
orously, calmly, without allowing anything
else to distract the, but keeping thy divine
part pure, as if thou should be bound to
give it back Immediately; if thou holdest
to this, expecting nothing, fearing moth
ing, but satisfied with thy present activity
according to nature, and with heroic truth
in every word and sound which thou utter
est, thou wilt live happy. And there is no
man who is able to prevent this. Marcus
Aurelius Antonius. -
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-12-18
FrrOrS of Youth.

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years
from Nervous Debility, Premature Decay.
and all the effects of youthful indiscretion
will, for the sake of suffering humanity, send
free to all who need it. the recipe and direc.
ton Tor making The simple remedy by which
he was cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by
the advertisers experience can do so by ad-
dressing in perfect confidence. l795m6l
JOHN d. OGDEN. ~ Cedar st., New York
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-12-18

FOR BURNs.-Strong, fresh, clear
lime water mixed with as much linseed
oil as it will cut shake the bottle be-
tore applying; wrap the burn in cot
ton wadding saturated with the lotion;
wet as often as it appears dry, without
removing cotton from burn Tor nine
days, when new skin will probably
have formed. .... s--
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-12-18

A Sey mouf, Indiana man, picked up
a stick of cordwood the other night,
and chased a cat across the back yard.
He didn't catch the cat, but he caught
the clothes line with his teeth and now
when he smiles the corners of his
mouth pass each other at the back of
his neck. Hawkeye. -...
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-12-18
Inventors and Pntentees

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es, &C., to Edison Brothers, Solicitors OF
Patents, Washington, d. D., who furnish the
same ,0i1om charge. Edison brothers is
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perience, having been established since 1866.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-12-18
SCRIBNER'S MONTHLY,



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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-12-18

Patent medicine man--Yes, the cannibals
would take your aunt-if-fat.-Cin. Sat.
Night.
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DNON business you can engage in. IS to
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of either sex, right in their own localities
Particulars and samples worth IS free
Improve your spare time at this business
Address STIHsoN & Co., Portland, Maine.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-12-18

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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-02-15
PREsENTATION ANDiSERENADE.

A Valentine Day Call on Father Valentine.
Last evening one of those pleasant affairs
took place at the rectory connected with the
church of the Assumption, which show the
respect aud affection which faithful priest
inspires in his congregation, and which draw
pastor and flock more closely together. 1t
being st. Valentines day, the Liederkranz
mustered i'll force and surprised the Rev
Valentine Stemmler with serenade. At the
same time q committee of twelve
of the congregation of Assumption
church presented him with silver snuff box,
upon which was inscribed, ssPre-
sented to the Rev. Father Valentine
Stemmler by the congregation of
Assumption church, of St, Paul, February
IA, 1873" Mr.. Andrew Winter made the
presentation, thanking the recipient on be-
half of the congregation of his church for
his earest labors among them, for the many
kindly deeds received at his hands individu-
ally and the zeal and affection he had shown
them as congregation. He also expressed
the satisfaction and pleasure the congrega-
ton felt that he was still to remain with
them as their spiritual guide. He concluded
by expressing the heartfelt wish of the con-
gregation that he might be spared for many,
many years to continue his great work OF
good in the church.
Father Valentine replied with much feel
ing, thanked the committee for their hand
some gift and the Liederkranz for their sere-
made, and invited them in to spend an hour
in social enjoyment.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-02-15
THE ST. PAUL MORNING. FEBRUARY 1878

the forehead; witness had not extracted the
bullet, as its entrance was palpable,
although it's exit could not
be found; this shot must have been instantly
fatal. In the opinion of the witness. the
deceased would still have the power to shoot
himself through the brain, even after shoot
ing himself through the chest, as the bullets
were small: deceased would naturally fall
upon his face after the shot in the brain, but
not necessarily so from the wounds in the
breast. When suicides are committed by
shooting through the brain, it does not al
ways follow that the weapon goes out of the
hand.
This closed the testimony, when the coro
ner stated that he had been informed
that there was no telegraph station
at South Lincoln, Massachusetts,, and, to
save expense to the county, instead of tele-
graphing. had addressed letter to the par
ents of the deceased at that place, informing
them of the facts, and asking what DISPOSE
ton they desired should be made of the re-
mains. Pending the answer the body is be-
ing retained at the cemetry dead house. The
coroner has also written letter to Mary
Burk, Kingston, Meeker county, Minnesota,
that address having been among the mem
oranda tn the deceased s pocket-book.
After short consultation the jury returned
verdict of Suicide by his own hand, and the
proceedings terminated.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-02-15
LOUISIANA RETURNING BOARD.

Legislative Investigation Asked by Ex-
Governor Yarmouth.
New ORLEANS, Feb. 1.-THE resolution
Louisiana Legislature yesterday, was dis
cussed in the House to-day. It reads as fol-
lows:
Resolred, That the committee on judiciary be
directed to report without delay whether or not
the prosecution of the officers of the returning
board is not in violation of the pledge of the
Governor, made on the 10th day of April, 1877,
in words as follows: DESTROYS of
healing the dissensious that have dis
turbed the State for years past and anxious that
the citizens of all political parties may be free
from feyerish anxieties of political strife, and
join hands in honestly restoring the prosperity
of Louisiana, the Nichols government will
d1scountenance any attempt at persecution
from any quarter Of individuals for past politi-
cal conduct; that the government be requested
| to forward copy of these resolutions to the
PRECEDENT of the United States; that the COM
mittee shall have power to send for persons
and papers, and examine witnesses for the
purposes of this report.
Mr.. Jones defended the action of law
officers of the State and denied that any
pledge had been made that emplied i'm
munity for members of the returning board,
| or that any person or persons had authority
| to condone their ofenses against the laws of
Louisiana.
Warmouth's motion laid over. There are
no indications of Gov. Nichols intentions
concerning Anderson to be ascertained. He
has scrupulously refused to interfere with
the law officers or courts, or to express his
views. His intimate friends say he could not
consistently with his sense of duty interfere;
that he undoubtedly would act independent
of any interference on the part of the feder-
al authorities, and equally independent of
domestic criticism, if the welfare of the State
should require the exercise of the executive
| function.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-02-15
A Serious Accident,

Wednesday evening at about o'clock an
accident occurred which even now may ter
inmate fatally. A lad about sixteen years of
age, named Frank St. John, was riding down
Broadway when his pony becaue unmanage-
able, and tearing down the street at terrific
speed ran into one of Cooks hacks, at the
corner of eighth. The collision precipitated
the boy to the ground, striking upon his
head and rendered insensible. He was i'm
mediately removed to his boarding house at
the corner of Eighth and Robert streets, and
Dr. Richeson was soon in attendance. The
doctor found the poor lad had fractured his
skull at the base of the brain, and was in a
partially comatose state.
Ihe lad remained insensible for over four
hours, when he rallied little and was able
to artlculate few words, It appears that
the unfortunate boy is All orphan whose
nearest relatives live ut Pine City. He was
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-02-15
THE DE4D PONTIFF.

Impressive Funeral Services at Chicago
and Elsewhere.
CHICAGO. Feb. 1.-THE Roman Catholic
cathedral of the Holy Name was the scene
this morning of most impressive ceremonies
in honor of the deceased Pontiff. Over five
thousand people we're inside the edifce, and
many stood outside, including the second
regiment, which passed from the armory to
the cathedral, and there awaited the conclu-
sion of the ceremonies. A hundred city
clergymen were present and several societies
with reversed regala assisted in the display.
The Gregorian requiem mass was sung by
the choir. Rev. DR.. D. j. Riordan, chancel-
lor of the diocese, preached the eulogy.
Rev. Father Bowling oficiated as master of
services, Rev. DR.. McGovern and Father Fill
ling as deacons, and Father Butler as cele-
brant. At all the other Catholic churches in
the city requiem high mass was chanted.
Special services were held in the Jesuit
church, and bells were tolled at intervals
from noon to 8 o'clock.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-02-15

A Young Lawyer Held for Embezzlement--
Roemer the Widow DestrOyer---A Cham
piOn Villain.
Especial Telegram to The GLOBE
J. w. Dickson, young lawyer of this
city, arrested on the charge of embezzlement,
was this morning, after three days examina-
ton, bound over to the district court on one
thousand dollars bonds.
DR.. Roemer, the bigamist, who forfeited
his bonds and skipped out from here Tuesday
noon, has probably made good his escape
into Iowa. He was tracked to the railroad
bridge crossing Root river, where the trail
was lost. The rascal has married number
of wealthy widows in different parts of the
country, all of whom he has robbed and
abandoned. Among his recent victims is a
young woman, a teacher in Chicago, whom
he seduced under promise of marriage.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-02-15

boarding in St. Paul in order to attend the
Commercial College on Jackson and Third
streets. He is spoken of as very bright in
telligent youth, much esteemed by his teach
ers and school associates. His friends were
telegraphed for and arrived last evening.
During the day, yesterday, he was at times
better, and gave hopes of his recovery, but
DR.. Richeson says that he is in a very preca-
r Gus state, and there is only possibility +
his ultimate recovery