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Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-12-20
NEWS.
FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.
SAYBROOK.

Eds. Tsl:-There will be donation visit
To the N, E. Parsonage on the afternoon
and evening of Friday, Dec. Goth, for the
benefit of Rev. S. Collier. We hope the
parsonage will then be so full of good folks
and good things as to spill over.
1t is said that the Congregational Society
will have an oyster supper on Christmas
eve. but as yet the date has not been defin-
Itely fixed.
At the meeting. Of the Chautauqua Lit
erary and Scientific Circle on Monday night
Miss Hettie Waller read an essay on NJ lton,
and Miss Hattie Bishop is selected to read
an essay at their next meeting on Saturday
evening of this week.
In the latter part of November the best
portions of this town were canvassed by IA
man who gave his name in one instance. at
least, as Crawford. for the New York Alias
offering that paper with the choice Of rvo
cut ot three chrOmoS he carried with him.
Tor 20 cents per annum. Said DaDer and
ehromoS were to be at the Saybraok post
office on saturday, Dec Z. Neither papers
nor ehrnmos came on that day, bat letter
to the 2. N. did come from Painesville. re-
qneStlng him to tell the subscribers the pa-
Pers were unavoitably delayed, but would
be on hand the l4Ih. It is now the l7th
and no papers or chromoS have made their
appearance, and we would like to have Mr..
Crawford either refund the money or send
the paper aud pictures right along. 1t is
generally thought by subscribers that they
VIII never see either money or papers, and
they look upon the smooth and plausible
stranger as firSt-class swindler. Some of
his victims were children, who were eapti-
Yated by the pretty pictures, and on tnat
meted out to him.
Dec. II, 1873.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-12-20
LOCAL NEWS.
REORGANIZATION.

Notice was given short time siHee OF 8
meeting of the friends of temperance, and
the appointment Of committee for con-
sidering the posture Of the cause in this
place and for the recommendation Of such
steps as might be deemed advisable, for the
reorganization of the Christian Temperance
Union, on such basis as in their judgment
would be for the best good and greatest et-
ficiency Of the organization. That COM
mittee made the following clear and able
report to a meeting Oh Friday evening last,
which will speak for itself. II recommends
the use Of law as help to the moral in
huences that may be continued as features
of the Murphy- UniOn- We -cannOt~lOOk
upon this but as wholesome and necessary
advance upon the Murphy policy. Here is
the report which is heartily commended to
the tention Of our readers.
: ,ur committee. with feelings of pro-
To-. Il gratitude to Almighty God for the
success which has attended the efforts here.
tofore made In the cause OF temperance
through the mStrumentality OF this branch
Df the National Christian Temperance
UaiOn, feel encouraged earnestly to en-
treat the members 10 continue their Abors
and their prayers, relying upon Infinite
wisdom 70 direct us from time to time in
the use of such measures. as will most ef-
fectualiy promote the object for which our
association was formed. Although some
OF our members have fallen, let US not give
them up, but with increased earnestness
and brotherly kindness, strive to save them
from the destroyer's final grasp-from Il
drunkard's gFave-and for this purpose,
and the cause Of temperance, morality and
good order in our community We pledge all
necessary time and means TO enforce the
laws restraining the traffic in ardent spirits
and to use our influence in procuring such
further legislation as will more. effectually
protect society from the great curse arising
from the sale of intoxicating liquors.
And we further recommend the holding of
public meetings during the Winter, once
in two weeks for the discussion of temper
anee topics, and for addresses occasionally
from such speakers as may be obtained.
We desire also to recognize the liberality of
Mr.. L. W. Smith in granting US in the past
the use Of his hall for a mere nominal com
pensation and to express the thanks of the
Union for his generosity.
We recommend the election of the fol
lowing persons as officers of the Union for
the ensuing six months:
Presidential. B. Castle,
Vice F. A. Pettibone,
." Henry Arnold,
Secretary-C. W. Jaques,
Asst. g Mrs. F. A. PettibOne,
Treasurer-C. W. Jaques,
Chorister-G. W. Waite,
Asst. "a Miss Victoria Benham,
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
D. B. Mccoy Jas. Phillips
u. G. Dick n. L. Morrison
L. w. Smith James Reed
0. C. Culley Gee. Cooper
E. Il. Gilkey.
The report was adopted and the officers
recommended were unanimously elected.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-12-20
Deferred from last wee
KINGSVILLE.

Eds. TeI::-Last Sabbath afternoon week
and evening the desk of the Presbyterian
church was ably occupied Oy Rev. Mr..
French, of Milford, Neb. Last Sabbath
Mr.. French supplied the desk Of Rev.
Fraser's Congregational church-Madison
and Mr.. Fraser oficiated at the Presby-
terrain church here, in the absence of the
Pastor in attendance upon the funeral of
his mother in Indiana. These accommo-
dations sprung from the kindly relations
between the parties, probably on account
of college and class recollections of the syl-
van shades of 0berlin. A class reunion
was held at the parsonage of Rev. Mr..
Fraser. on the second inst, composed Of
Rev. French, Rev. Bickford, Rev. Smith,
of Kelloggsville, and Rev. Richardson, of
Rock Creek. These five made half the
class of ten some z or years ago. The
Rev. MIR. French is member of the lower
house of the Nebraska Legislature, and
will take his seat this Winter, as a Repub-
lican, of course.
We had leeture-"Fools' Friday
evening last, at the Presbyterian church,
by Prof. j. P. Treat, of The Geneva Nor
NAL, which replenished the treasury of the
ladies of that church. Attention was paid
to the fool that says, ''there is no God"
and Bob. Ingersoll took little seathing.
The ladies have yet four lectures on hand
for the Winter and Spring, which will be
duly announced.
The Baptists are constructing Baptistry
which will be followed, probably, by new
pulpit, and the audience room will be i'm
proved with new furniture. G.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-12-20

Events of more Than ordinary i'm
pOrtance to the country are antici-
pated from the year 1880. The
Presidential election will develope
considerations Of deep and exciting
interest. These will arise from the
nearly balanced condition of parties,
beside the election of a new Con-
gress to be then chosen. Then an
other matter of Importance, will be
involved in the census te be taken in
the same year. The growth. of the
West and Northwest in population
during the present decade, will show
how far tLey are to superesde the
South and Southwest, which have
been so nearly at rest-how far the
North shall have recovered her po-
litical preponderance in Congression-
al representation, over and above
the increasing representation of the
Sourhern States, by reason of the en-
franehisement of the colored popu-
lation. In this the South may be
called to feel the consciousness of
their follylaBd blindness in driving
from their borders, by their prosecu-
tions and violence, those who have
sought new homes in the late slave
States. While they were thus max
ing it uncomfortable for those who
wished to make additions to their
population, for fear of the strength
which might be given to Northern
or Republican sentiments, the evils
thus feared have been precipitated
upon them by the current of immi
grafton turned from their borders In
solid column to tie fair and free
West Another evidence is thus
given of the weakness and impo-
tency of man to control the logic of
events. Time works her own bal
ances and compensations. Man may
plan, but there lisa higher power
that controls and executes. While
the effect Of the policy of the South
has been to prevent growth, the policy
Of the North and West has been to
encourage and foster it, and TO gain
the advantages Of the democracy of
Numbers .l.r .t sn.t-s a..I
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-12-20
AUSTINBURG.

Eds. 7el:-Thanksgiying week was pref
ty well occupied with visiting and oyster
suppers. The Ladies' Building Association
had supper at Mrs. Tuckerman's. It was
a very pleasant entertainment and more
successful pecuniarily than the lecture Civ
en- the past week for the same purpose.
namely, to raise money to redeem pledges
made by the association. The lecture was
very good one given by the Rev. Frasier.
Of Madison. Subject salt" Rev. F, is
decidedly humorous speaker.
Miss Viola Hopkins, daughter of Prof.
Hopkins, is teaching class of vocal and
instrumental music.
The Austinburg band is having a wagon
fitted up for their especial use. They had
a substantial tenefit few weeks ago-the
proceeds of an oyster supper in their behalf.
Mr.. Bunker our student chorister," " held
q very successful singing school during the
vacation just past
The covered bridge that foated from its
abutments-near the Cold, Spring cheese
faetory-and lodged on the peninsula a
half mile below, has been taken apart and
rebuilt. The two rises of Watel since the
September food has caused the Contractor
considerable annoyance and loss, and de-
layed the progress Of the work. IRIS.
Dec. 18th rs
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-12-20

The following letter from a wellknOwn
citizen of Cleveland is good evidence Of
the virtue Of Lawson's Curative for Diph-
liberia. Cleveland, November 8, rs.
Larson Chemical Company:
Genilemen-The bottle Of LawsOn's
Curative you gave me. has conferred an
unexpected benefit, for which you have
nv sincere thanks. My boy, four years
old, was attacked with Diphtheria in the
night, and so rapidly did the disease pro-
gress, that something must be done at once
or we should lose him. Having nothing
in the house but your Curative, which we
knew to be effective IN allaying inhama-
ton, we gargled his throat and bound
cloths, wet in the Curative, on the out
side, and in short time the inflammation
subsidized, and our fears for his safety van
ished. You are at liberty to refer any one
Of us to substantiate the above facts.
Yours, etc. j. b. MOLYNEAUX.
After reading the above, no one who
values the lives Of their children, will be
without bottle Of the Curative in the
hOnSp
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-12-20
AshtabUla County Medical
Society. ~.
AsHTABULA, O., Dec. II, 1878.

AsHTABULA, O., Dec. II, 1878.
The regular quarterly meeting of the
Ashtabula County Medical Society met in
Temperance Hall, and was called to order
at ii 80 a. m, President Burrows in the
chair.
The morning session was spent in the
transaction of various items of business.
An amendment to Art. 3rd of the con-
stitution, making physicians praetieing in
Lake county eligible to membership, was
unanimously adopted, and the Secretary
was instructed to inform the leading ply
sicians of Lake county of the above action
and invite them to be present at the next
meeting.
The Finance Committee were instructed
to levy an annual tax Of fifty cents per
member, payable at the annual meeting in
June.
Ashtabula was selected as the place for
the next meeting, which occurs the second
Wednesday in March.
At the afternoon session the President
reported the standing committees for the
year as follows:
Executive Committee-Dr. Merriam,
Conneaut; DR.. King, Ashtabula; DR..
Phelps, Orwell.
Finance Committee-Dr. Eames, Ashta-
bula; DR.. Mari, Rock Creek; DR.. Ward,
Conneaut.
Committee on Publication-Dr. Hub
bard, Ashtabula; DR.. Meacham, Colebrook; !;
DR.. Webster. KiugsYille.
Committee on Ethics-Dr. Fifeld, Con-
neaut; DR.. Tuller, jefferson; DR.. Gear,
Kelloggsville.
DR.. Phelps read an exhaustive paper on
Croupous Pneumouitis, which was dis
cussed by the Society.
The following resolution was .unani-
mously adopted:
Resolved, That as a County Medical
Society we recommend to. the physicians
of each township, or that have a common
circuit of practice, to exchange on or be
fore the first of January of each year,
llSG OI Hol-paglng PaIiellIS, dno also llSI
Of that class the collection Of whose bills
is worth from three to FIVE dollars time
upon each dollar charged; copy of these
lists TO be deposited with the Secretary of
this Society. This list shall in nowise af-
feet the meritorious poor, either as to time
Of payment or gratuitous services, but is
intended to apply simply to those who are
shifting from one physician to another
without ever paying physicians bills.
Adjourned. F. D. CASE, Sec'y.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-12-20
something for the New Year.

The world renowned success OF Hostetter's
Bitters, and their continued popularity for a
quarter Of century as a stOmachic. lie scarcely
more wonderful than the welcome that greets the
annual appearance OF Hostetter's Almanac.
This valuable medical treatise Is published by
HOstetter & Smith, Pittsburgh, Pa, under heir
own immediate supervision, employing so hands
in that department. Ten cylinder printing
presses. folding machines, Job presees. &C.,
are running about IL mOnths IN the year on this
work. and the isEue OF same Tor 1879 will cot be
less thGn ten millions. printed in the English,
German, French, Welsh, Norwegian, Swedish.
Holland. Bohemian and spanish Languages. Re
Ter 70 copy OF Il for valuable and interesting
reading concerning health. and numerous testi-
monials as to the efficacy of Hostetter's Bltters.
amusement, am varied Information. astronomical
@ caIcu atlohr and chronological items, &c, which
nae for 1873 eau bs obtained fTee of cost from
arngRisrt,s, ~ -, aso 70 general country dealers n gu
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-12-20

Seribner's Monthly, tor January, has
been received, and right royal number it
is. The new year opens well with the
magazines, and they give every indication
of prosperity. The cost Of producing
such magazine as Scribner's must be i'm
mense, and it can be done only by the CO.
operation of large number of su bscribers
and it is yearly shown that the more sub
scribers they get the better they make their
magazine, and the better they make it the
more subscriptions they receive. The mag
azine now contains IA pages monthly, and
the present number contains nearly 100
costly and beautiful engravings. sold
MARYLAND Manners" by Frank B.
MAYER, has eighteen illustrations by the
author; Leonardo da Vinoi" occupies
twenty-five pages with thirty-one engrav-
lngs-eleven figures of his invention and
twenty copies from his paintings; "Tbe
Tile Clnb at Work" has fifteen cuts; 1.-The
Mountain Lakes Of California has four IL
lusirations by John Moran; cat the Old
Bulls Headn is descriptive Of a famons re-
sort of old New York, and is spiritly illus
trated. The serials are, 'iFaleonberg," by
Boyesen, and "Hsworth's," by Mrs Bur
nett, author Of THAT Lass o. Lcwrie's,"
which novel has established her reputation
as one Of the best novelists Of the age.
"Hsworth's" is her longest work, and will
run through the entire year Baysrd Tay-
lor contributes "EpiC edium," a three page
poem in honor of the late Vim. Cullen
Bryant. "Biorn the Bold" Christmas
ballad, has one engraving by Mary Halleck
Foote. The short stories are "NinOn, and
Century Plants" There are several es-
says, poems, Be-. together with editorial
"Topics Of the Time" Home and Soci-
ety." Couture and Progress, "The
Worlds Work." and "Bric-a-BrFc." Many
NV tgstPSs PTe PrtWiT0a fdr 1870
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-12-20

HARPER's S WORKs-The numerous friends
Of those excellent works-Harper's period
ieals-will find their prospeetuses in this pa
per. They are on too familiar terms with
the public to need any eulOgy, for they are
as common as household words and are
held with something of the same favor and
friendship. Few households are enabled
to get along without them. They eau be
had on clubbing terms with the TELEGRAPH
at the rate of S5.25, a saving Of 75 cents.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-12-20
Accomplished A ALLAH.

The great climax of success is at last
achieved. The poor rejoice, the sick arise
and walk, the rich bask in the bright sun
shine of perfect health. The physical miser-
les of the human frame need no longer be en-
dured. DR.. Kings California Golden Com
pound, for Dyspepsia, Constipation, Sick
Headache. Coming up of Food, Jaundiee,
Liver Complaint, Billiousness. General De-
bility Drowsiness and Low Spirits. This
wonderful remedy will positively cure. and
that where every other remedy has failed.
To prove that this wonderful remedy viii do
ali we claim for 1t youRre presented with q
trial bottle. free of cost, by which you will
readily perceive its wonderful curative quail
Il Bes, and which will show you what a regu-
IA rome dollar size bottle will do. For sale by
q E. Swift. Ashtabuia. 1897
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-12-20

E. K. Thompson: Dear Sir am a
hard laboring man, and have been trou-
Hnrng Rigg 1or r%o o {o ks h breab 'Iet s5J
feeling so tired thai I could not walk far
without a good deal of effort; at times
dizzy in my head. Thought l would have
to stop working. I got bottle of your
Barosma and a box of DandeliOn and
Mandrake Pills, which have relieved me
very much indebted like new man.
Shall continue to take one bottle more,
which think will make me entirely we'll
C. J. LINGUIsT.
Prepared by E. K. Thompson, Titus
vile, Pa. For sale by C. E. Swift of
Ashtabula, and G. q, Palmer, KingsviIle.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-12-20

With unnecessary warmth the
Little Rock (Ark.) Gazette exclaims:
"Of all the prominent men in the
Democrat Party-Nortb, East, South
and West-Tilden is the most OBJ
nOxiOus and unpopular, and there is
not one who conld not command
larger popular vote. Tilden is dead
as a last years pickelsd mackerel,
and all efforts to resurrect him are
as repulsive to the moral sense of the
Democratic party as the crimes of
the grave-diggsrs are offensive to
pvblic dscency." Such Democratic
aliusions to that ''great and good old
man." must be shocking to the char
liable feelings of our Cincinnatus
friend Of tbs StznpIGgR
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-12-20
The New York Times holds the

The New York Times holds the
opinion that Thurman would make
a weak candidate and bad Presi-
dent, IN some respects, at least. 1t
says'that while he is a man of the
highest personal character, he is the
worst kind of a partisan, that is
''the partisan who surrenders, or. at
least, modifies his convictions 70
further his personal ambitions" It
predicts that as President he would
be the creature of the politicians,
that tirmness on the financial sques-
tion could not be expected of him
and that he would be as helpless in
reforming the civil service as he has
been in resenting the tendency to
repudiation in bis party.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-12-20
Wi.b Every Rody know.

Rev. George H. Tharer, an old citizen Of
this vicinity known to every one as most
influential citizen, and Christian Minister
of the NJ. L. Church, just this moment
stopped in our store to say. 81 wish every
body to know that | consider that 0otn
myself and wife owe our lives to, Shlloh's
Consumption Cure" 1t is having tre-
mendous sale over our counters ana IS CIV
ing perfect satisfaction in all cases OF Lung
Diseases, such as nothing else has done.
Bourbon. Ind. Nav 10th as. Drs. Match
err & France. Sold by A. r. Thurber & Co.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-12-20
Consolidating Two Holidays.
From the petroit Free Press.

From the Detroit Free Press.
The following gentlemen were ap-
pointed committee of the Lime Kiln
Club TO report on the advisability of
consolidating Christmas and New
Years into one general holiday, to
be known as "Christyears." Way
down Bebee, Rev. Penstock, Thomas
Shade and Duke of York.
81 hez long been of the 'pinyur," F"
began Penstock, as he secured the
floor and braced his feet, "dat de
holidays of this kentry come too
much in a lump. F'rtintance,
Thanksgiyin', Christmas an New
Years pile in on US in heap almOs',
an We hev chicken, goose an turkey
till the eye grows dim and de froat
fills up. Den comes skip of six
months afore de F0'th of July am
ushered in wild de roar of cannon an
de whoop of de small boy. It's like
payin' hull VARS rent in advance,
instead of scatterin' it long in ten or
twelve payments, an beatin' de
landlord out,of a month now an den.
As far as my infooence goes I shall
give Ito consolidate desc cold we'd
der holidays into one, to be called
Thankschristyear, an set it ahead to
January l."
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-12-20

Say, VIM, stop when you get opposite
the L'Hommedieu clothing house."
"Why shall 1 stop there?"
81 want to buy me an overcoat.
''Pshaw, wait till you go to Cleveland. "
II have been to Cleveland already to my
sorrow, too. went into Mansfeld's and
other clothing houses. and the same over
coat L'Hommedieu asked me $3.50 for they
asked me $3.50 at Cleveland. Besides. I
lost one day and my fare on the cars both
ways. I calculate after this to lay out my
money at home. Rents and other expenses
being enormous, should have known bet
ter myself. have got all the Cleveland I
want" lift
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-12-20
ReadH His Statement:

SDringYsle, Ne, Oct y, 1876.
Mr. H. R. Stevens:
Dear Sir-Fifteen years ago I was taken sick
with rheumatism. was unable to move until the
next April From that time until three years ago
this Fall suffered everything with rheum atism.
Sometimes there would be weeks at a time that
could rot step one step; these attacks were quite
often | suffered everything thar man could.
over three years ago last Spring commenced US
ing Vegetine and followed 1t up until had takeu
seven bottles have had no rheumatism since
that time. I always advise every one who is
troubled with rheumatism TO try Negetlne, and
not suffer for wears as have done. This state
meBt is gratGitOus as far a. Mr.. Stevet i con-
cerned. Yours ETC.. ALB ERT CROKER,
Firm of A. CroOker & Co.. Druggists and Apotf-
ecaries.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-12-20

Senator Blaine's Resolutions pass
Ell the Senate with only six negative
votes. That is Indicative of bet
ter feeling than democratic pre-
dietion and denuneiation hes war
ranted.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-12-20

Milton Saylor, a Representative
in Congress, is alluded to as being
so addicted to his cups as to unfit
himself for business most of the
time, and as making an ass Of him
self the rest of the time.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-12-20

Judge Thurman declines the
proffer of the nomination for Gov
ernor. He proposes to take his
chances for something better. This
is one Of the disagreeable necessities
of political asPirants.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-12-20

Princess. Alice, Grand Duchess of
Hesse Darmstadt, whose death from
diphtheria is announced, died on the
anniversary of her fathers death
I4th Of December. She has been
married sixteen years and leaves
seven children.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-12-20

Mr.. Henry Fassett lost a new and val
liable oYercOat from his Office on Saturday
evening last. 1t had been left in the Office
and the Office in the care of Mr.. H. Fas-
sett, Jr., who stepped out, leaving the
door unlocked, for the purpose Of going to
the pOStOfiee-s not uncommon occur
renee. Although he was absent but about
ten minutes the overcoat was foun
missing on his return.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-12-20

Prediction is strong argument
with onr Democratic friends, and 1t
is not surprising that our friend Of
the Stu,sdqra should indulge in it,
with regard to that ;'goOd and great
old man. !" @
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-12-20

One of the events ot Tuesday, in
financial circles, was ssles of gold
at 100. The irst sale at par caused
considerable enthusiasm in the New
York gold room, the brokers waving
their hats and cheering. The open
ing price was IOO1-6 and closed at
100