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Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-22
nnnno;l Proceedings.


The Council met in regular Sc ssion last
Wednesday evening, all members present
except Councilman Fleldand Butler Min
utss of the previous meetings were read
and approved.
The Comm. on Streets reported that
they had conferred with the officials of the
A., Y. & P. R. R. Co. on the matter of
transporting 30 or 60 car loads OF cinders
to the city for street purposes. The r. R.
Co. agreed to transport the same at the
rate Of $S per car.
The Solicitor to whom was referred GER
tain bills of the Ashtabula Light Artillery
for expense of Armory, reported that the
same should be paid by the Council, but as
no funds were now in the treasury, levied
for such purposes. the bills could not be
allowed until there was such a fund. The
report was accepted, placed on file, and
the Clerk instructed to make two copies of
the report and send one to each of the mill
tary companies.
The Police Comm, to whom was referred
the bill of H. J. Blair of $40, for fees in
cases while he was Marshal, reported on
the same, and recommended that $50 of
the bill be allowed. which was approved by
the Council
The Comm. on Gas was authorized to
make contract with the Ashtabula Gas
Light Co. for gas for lighting streets for
the month of March next
The Comm. on Public Buildings, to
whom was referred the proposition of D.
H. Dubois to furnish room for meetings
of the Council for term Of three years, re-
ported that as they could have no assur-
anco of the room for more than one year
they could not contract for three years.
The report was accepted.
The Solicitor, to whom was referred the
bill of Recorder Mason ef $50 for making
a certified copy Of village map, reported
favorably on the same, and payment re-
commended.
A petition signed by 11S citizens, asking
the Council to take the necessary steps to
divide the corporation into at least three
wards was read, and on motion was re-
ferrsd to committee of three, composed
Of Councilmen Randall. Toply and Fisk.
The third and last reading Of San ordi-.
nance to provide for the lighting of rail
road TRACKS at certain street crossings" was
deferred to next meeting.
The Comm. on Public Buildings was
granted further time on the matter Of fin
ishing up the numbering of Of houses.
Adjourned.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-22
Real Estate Transfers.

For the lOeek ending Feb. 16, 1878.
All deeds, mortgages, etc., for record
should be addressed to E. F. Mason, Re
corder, Jefferson, Ashtabula county, o.
HARPERsFIELD.- Phillip Pratt and wife
to N. Wilder, 40 acres, $1,000
DENMARK.-Sheriff to L. E. Braymaa,
1SO acres, $173s.3 "a.
I. PeltOn and wife to Sarah E. Wiley
so acres, $25OO.
0RwELL.-F. H. Bissell and wife TO J..
G. Kingdom, undivided = of 1O5 rods,
$2295
VIM. F. Bedsll to S. E. and NJ. A.
Paine, 100 rods, $500
CoNNEAUT.-Jas. NJ. Fifeld and wife to
Chas. White.-acre, S15S.6O.
New Lyme-Z. Gee and wife to A. G.
Rathbone. 10 rods, $50.
ANDovER. Coleman to Lemuel
Coleman, 80 67-1OO acres, $14OO
]. S. Morley to Valentine Smith, 1919
rods, $15 90
JEFFEEsoN.-Jas. Mccall and wife to
Geo. Stoeckel, = acres, $500.
N. and E. A Roberts to John Still
son, 4615 acres and So rods, $4,000.
PLYMOUTH.-H. Paneost and wife to
F. h. Pond, so acres, S17OO.
GENEVA. Hendershot and wife to
Josiah War,l, A rods $412.
c. G. and D. NJ Belding to Chas. Tai
colt, rods, $500.
SAYBRooK. Faulk and wife to
Mary A. Smith, 25 acres, $500. A. and
Mary Smith to Maria A. Faulk, % acres,
$500. C. F. Truesdals ct al, to James
Dunn, Austlnburg and Saybrook, 80 g.
100 acres, S14OO.
MoNRoE.-H. Hoare and wife to Sidney
Mathews, 40 acres, 5000.
AsHTABULA-T. 81. Hopkins and wife to
VIM. Il. and Eliza F. Hopkins,-acres $500.
VIM. L. and Eliza F. Hopkins to F. A..
Hopkins, = acres, $780, R. W. Griswold
and wife to J. NJ. Hardy, 2 acres, $500.
Il. FaSsett, trustee, and A. Krum, to G. j.
Cooper, 10 acres, $1,000.
CHERRY VALLEY.-Thomas NJ. Wilson
and wife to Simeon Rhodes, 18 acres, $125
PIERPoNT.-Wm. and Isabella Dawson
to Laura NJ. Aldrich, 4 acre, $75.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-22

1t was stated the negro had always been
slave, and therefore suffered not by bond
age: that he hadn't git enough in him to
resent insult and bad treatment, and that
physically and mentally he was far infsri-
or to his oppressor; that he ventured a lit
tie amusement and recreation by way Of
slipping a rooster or melon to his shanty !;
the lash was put on to remind him of his
wickednsss, etc. On the other paw the
Indian was said to be an Internal prowler
and shooter; that his ambition was to
hunt and iutefsre with the progress of civ
ilization, and that he seemed never sstisf-
ed with the way the white mans scalp was
put on and wanted to take it off whenever
he got chance, etc. A great deal was
said besides great deal that wasn't said,
but! Next Thursday eve the concern will
be fired again, when it is proposed
to take up a collection IN order to
buy another candle, as the only one
they now have seems to go out tetOtally
about every five minutes, and leave the
audience in total darkness. But perhaps
I had better stop, or I will get my ears
pulled. HANK.
Feb. 16, 1878.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-22
sAYBROOK

Eds. Tsl.-Mrs. Jane jerks, had the
misfortune to break one of her legs near
the ankle, last Saturday evening, in going
out of doors to get some wood.
Mrs. jerks being a widow, with four
children, and an aged mothsr-in-lsw to
care for, presents case for the sympa-
thiss and active ministrations of her
neighbors, and we have no doubt she will
be properly cared for.
The interest in the union meetings is
such that they are continued thus far
this week, and probably will be till its
close Some forty persons have been
forward for prayers, over thirty of
whom have professsd faith in the Sa-
yior and the religious interest Is spread
ing over the township.
The snow we have had this month, has
been of great benefit to about every one,
and the yards of the saw-mills in town,
ars pretty well supplied with good quail
ty of logs; where they all come from, is
more than we know, but they are here,
and that is sufficient.
Geo. Ellis and Ed. Wright, have shop
near the saw-mill, and have dropped into
business, in the manufacture of baskets.
A. A. Avery & S..Gillstt, may still be
found at their old stand, on the South
Ridge, and will supply their customers
with anything in their line.
Shall we never have another N. Y. letter
from PIetrO?
We miss them very much, and have
been a great deal interested in the let
tsrs from Florida.
Are expecting treat, when we get re-
port Of that fair.
The climate Of Tampa and vicinity We
doubt not, is delightful and healthy in
the winter, but whether the summer there
would agree with the average Buckeye, is
an open question.
As the conciliation policy don't seem to
affect Florida, we have thought of that
State as possible future home, but never
could we be induced to remove to State
where the shot gun arguments prevail, and
where there is no freedom of thought or of
speech, and no safety for life or property.
for any one that daras to be a man. Long
and severe winters with fresdom, are pref
erabls to the fairest cline with slavery.
Feb. 19. 1878. J.J.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-22
THE COUNTY NE VS.
FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.
NORTH KINGSVILLE.

Landlord Cunningham, of the St. Cloud
hotel has quite knack at hotel keeping.
The house is attractive in its order, neat
ness and general good taste, displayed
about the premises. The female and ta-
BILE department, shows the same intelligent t
ordering and control as the ether, and Mr..
c. says he is making both ends meet very
satisfactory.
Capt. Baldwin of the Pump works, we
hear with regret is confined to his house
pretty much, with pulmerary affections.
Mr.. I. Shaw is now running the works, on
an order for pumps from A. Fl. CaughY, of
Philadelphia. He has introduced a new
article Of manufacture upon the premises
that Of the manufacture of faucets. They
are graded IN size, from the mammoth
beer faucet, to two lower sizes for common
barrel use, and are of a superior quail ty,
being perfectly tight. The key is of metal
and turns in a socket of leather. There is,
therefore, no YSxatiOus drip and waste
They do their work perfectly. Mr.. Shaw
proposes to introduce them into Ashtabula
where they will no doubt find a ready mar
kst.
The post Office has been removed to the
store of Mr.. VIM. Lockwood, and got into
working ordsr-Mr. Lockwood having the
appointment of Postmaster. The Office
has fallen into his hands without effort, or
scarcely choice, on his part-Mr. Butler,
signifying his indisposition to retain it.
The change will, without doubt, prove
advantageous to the public, so far as the
location is considered, and also, in the
transfer from private house to public
store. Mr.. Butler was very accommodate
ing public servant, and Mr.. Lockwood is
known to be so, from his long intercourse
with the public through his popular and
frequented store.
On Thursday evening as the mail for
that Office was thrown from the train there
was an explosion within, Of something of
the character of an internal machine
which, had the effect 10 blacken and SINCE
some Of the matter. The machine, what
ever it was, was contained in q small
round box, directed to Charley Crowthsr,
who is at loss about the authorship or
design of it-if design there was. II was
sent to the Office of the center, where it
was directed, whore it will be held for in
quiry.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-22

description Of the taking Of Missionary
Ridge was so vivid, that you could hear
the bullets whiz, the shell scream, the
booming Of cannon. the roar of the bat
tie, the cries Of the wounded, and the
cheers OF the victors. The Post cleared
$l5 on the lecture
A short time since, a couple of young
bloods had an invitation to a social party
in the outskirts Of the town: So to get
the full benefit of the slsigh-ride, they
started early in the day, and went via. of
the HHb. The slslghing was SO fne-the
moon shOne so brightly-the air so bra
cing-and they were so full of spirits
that their spirits were several degree
aboYe zero, and the time passed so swiftly,
that they failed to reach the party on
time. One of them was seen coming
home, in the small hours of the morning
ligh. in the head aud weak in the knees,
as though the wand Of witch had
changed him from fresh, strong youth,
into trembling tottering old man.
Now boys, in the future avoid spirits, as
they viii burn your souls worse than the
furnace in the New Brick Church, !"
would your bodies.
Attention is called to the advertisement
of Mr. j. Wiswell, in our other column,
who proposes to open class in penman-
ship on Monday March 4th.
Feb. 1S. 1873. K.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-22
MORGAN.
Feb. 13, 1877

Jordan is hard road to travel, down at
Rock Greek, for the saloon keepers. In
dictments have been, as we learn, obtained
against two saloon keepers, for selling IL
quor in violation to statute, and also
against the proprietor of barber shop for
keeping gambling house. One of the sa-
loon keepers-at last accounts-was in jail,
and the other, it was thought, would not
be long out. The colorsd barber was under
bonds, if we are rightly informed, for
500.
Mrs. Randall, who is in Florida spend
ing the winter had, at last accounts. gone
to st. Augustine ON the Atlantic coast.
A. c. Wilcox & Son, although complain
ing at the stagnation of trade In the tan
ming business, continue to add largely to
their stock of hides, having very large
stock on hand, at the Creek, beside con-
siderable supply at other points, where
they are taken in. This is true Of Ashta-
bula-purchased by W. W. Smith. Nego-
tiations.havs been going on with Zsils, to
tan them on contract, at Ashtabula, and
thus save the transportation both ways.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-22
sAYBRoOK- -ON-BRIB.

Eds. IeI:-As Mr.. Grin johnson was
coming down the long steep hill the other
day, with sleighs loaded with heavy oak
timber, the pole broke and quickly run
ming upon his team, they were forced
hurriedly to the foot of the hill, and
and through fence, down an embank-
msnt and on the ice of the creek, which
fortunately did not break, or his horses
might have been drowned. As it was, the
escape from injury and death, seems a.
most miraculous. Grin was careless in
not chaining the runner.
Iattsnded last Thursday eve the dSba-
ting society in Dist. No. and Of course,
was sntertained-a fellow always is where
there are so many extsmpore speakers.
No doubt thore is considerable talent in
that locality, but it did not appear that
night. However the affair was enjoyable.
The question was: Resolved that the In
dian has received more injustice at the
hands OF the white man than the negro.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-22
LOCAL NOTICES.

THOMAS EsLECTHo 0Ml Worth ten times its
weight in gold, Do you know anything Ofits If
not, it is time you did.-There are but few prepar-
atlons Of medicine which have withstood the I'M
partial Judgment ofthe people for any great length
of time. One of these is THOMAS EcLEoTRIo Oh,
purely preparation Of six of some of the best
Oils that are known, each possessing virtues OF
its own Scientific physicians know that aedi-
cine NAV be formed OF several ingredients IN GER
tain fixed proportions of greater power, and pro-
ducirg effects which could meyer result irOm the
use of any one OF them, or in different combina-
tjors. Thus in !the preparation OF this Oil
chemical change takes place, forming compound
which could not by any possibility be made nom
any other combination or proportions OF the same
ingredients, any other Ingredients, and entirely
different from anything ever before made, one
which produces the most astonishing results. and
having a wider range Of application than any
medicine ever before discovered. Il contains no
alcohol or other volatile liquids, consequently
loses nothing by evaporation. Wherever applied
you get the benefit Of every drop; whereas with
other preparations nearly all the alcohol is lost in
that way, and you get only the small quantity OF
Oils which they may contain.
]. B. BLooMER, Virgille, N. Y, writes: "Your
'EClectrlc oil" cured badly swelled neck aud a
sore throat my son in IS hours; one application
also removed the pain from a very sore toe; my
wiie's foot was also much inhamed. so much so
that she could not walk about the house. she ap-
piled the oil. and in "a hours was entirely cured.
Sold by all medicine deale.s Trial bottles
% cents, 90 cents and 81 W,
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-22
Hell.


Eds. Tl:-Is not this hell or no hell
business becoming little trits and thread
bare? I noticed that you had week OF
two ago lady correspondent who attempt
ed contribution of some interest to this
phase of literature, which by the way, was
not calculated. to any great extent, to has
ten settlement of the question. Would
it not be better and more profitable for
each one to so live as to avoid danger Of
the future, and confdingly leave the fu-
ture with God? How any one can be anx-
ious for a place of future suffering and
torment, is beyond the comprehension
of the writer. If your playful correspond
ent-Florenee-is anxious to settle the
question in favor of such an institution as
hell, in a popular sense, she may do so in
a very practical way, by linking her desti-
nies with some one who takes his whisky
straight and votes the Democratic ticket.
A more striking illustration Of the condi-
ton of the lost. can hardly be imagined.
A READER.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-22
AUSTINBURG.

Eds. TeI:-Mr. J. Guild of this place
was painfully surprised one morning last
week, to find his best horse dead in the
stall, and in less than "a hours, a $75 colt,
also died-frOm all appearances, in a simi-
lar manner. There was somo reason to
think that the cause was poison. The loss
was sad one for the old gentleman. as it
breaks up his team, both for the present
and future, as he depends upon the sale OF
wood for a a living.
L. NJ. Cowles, took the biggest log OF the
season-or even of several seasons to Shsp-
ards saw mill, in this village. 1t was ne
cessary to reduce its size to get it through
the door. Its diameter at the butt was AZ
feet and 10 feet long, and was of white
oak. Its weight was 65.sOO lbs. Ths
second log-same length-from the same
tree, weighed 215 tons. There were over
100000 feet of logs bought by the Geneva
Tool Co. in less than one week.
Col. Rsalf's lecture here was to fair
house, which was well pleased-procssds
over $40. IRIS.
Feb. II. 1873.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-22

Chapman is doing some horsetraining this
winter. by way Of amusement, and killing
time. He began with pair Of feolts of B. See
ley, Of Austinburg. which were quite green
and comparatively unaequainted with read
work together. They hnye been hooked NJ
daily aud week or two's work show
them ysry ready ami prompt travellers,
having fine open action. and showing by
almost daily Improvements, elements Of
latent speed. So much pleased was Mr. ,.
with the handling. that be has since sent
over another pair fer similar handling.
One Of these, is little remarkable Tor
colt Of four years. She is an iron gray,
171I hands high and weighing in mOder
ate flesh. 1870. Her gait is easy and
reaching, and promises to tell whsn she
shall be fitted for the track. This stock.
we believe, is all of the get of Seelsy's
Clay horse. It is such stock as be need not
be ashamed Of
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-22
KTNGSVHLE.

Eds Tel.-Ths funeral Of VIM. R. Stew
art took place on the afternoon of the 18th,
at his residence. Most of the distant
friends of the family were in attendance,
and with the numerous friends about
home, made large asssmblage. Revs.
Williams, Binkley and Bickford of the
three village churches, were also present
the first named gentleman officiating. The
deceased was one of the pillars Of the
Baptist church. Though he did much, it
was done in his own quiet way. The va
caney left in the ehurcn and society by his
removal, it would be difficult to make good.
THE memory of the just is blessed" )"
That lamp over the entrance to the Ma
sonic Hall, rather takes the palm from the
average street lamps that illumins our
village. It Is omphatically useful as well
as ornamental.
The several meetings are blessed with
much of the true spirit, but there is fea-
ture of regret about the matter-that
the church membership do not show the
deep and hearty interest in the work that
might be hoped for and expected.
On Saturday evening last Col. Richard
Realf, of Pittsburgh, delivered his Bat
tie Flasher" here in the interest of the 6.
A. R. The minds of the people having
been so much occupied, and the notice
brief, but moderate audience was ex-
pected, and yet he was met by fair at
tendance. The lecture abounded with
gems of beauty and flashes Of burning
sloquence, which were highly relished by
the intelligent auditory.
Mr.. Thos. Richmond Of Kingsville, is an
invalid and his disease is of such char
acter as to raise some apprehension about
mis- recovery. G.
Kiupsyille. Feb. 10.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-22
N. E. Ohio Darymen's Association.

I wish to give notice to all interested,
that Mr.. B. NJ. Bateham, the founder and
for many years the editor Of the Ohio Far
msr, win be present on the first day, Feb.
28th,) of the meeting of the Northeastern
Ohio Dairymen's Association, and address
the meeting on the subject of the exhaust
ion of the soil by dairy farming, and also
upon the subject Of pasture and meadow
grasses.
On the second day of the meeting,
March 1st, Mr.. Cornelius Baldwin, of
Portage county, Ohio, will be present and
deliver an address on the subject OF dairy
COWS, and viii illustrate by diagrams, the
points to be observed in the selection Of
animals for the dairy. Those who have
heard Mr.. Baldwin, represent that he
makes lecture of great practical value to
all who have occasion to purchase or raise
cows fer the dairy. Every dairyman
should hear him. Beside the above nam
ed gentlemen from abroad, several of our
own farmers and dsirymen have furnished
essays and addresses upon various topics
of practical interest to the farmer and dali
ryman. S. b. Cook, Sec'y.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-22
Manchester and Jennings Com binatiOn.

The above named company are
advertised to give one entertain
ment at the Opera House on Wednesday,
the 27th inst. Our exchanges speak Of the
troupe as one Of the best on the road. The
Painesvills Telegraph says every member
is an artist in his line, and the entertain
ment is sufficiently varied as to please the
most exaeting, embraces first-elass min
strel concert, an enjoyable oil, and an oP-
era bouffe, acted and sung in fine style.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-22
ROME.

Eds. Tel:-As Messrs. B. F. Phillips
and Judge Deming are appointed to look
after the business Of gathering statistics of
the early settlement of New Lyme, for the
forthcoming history of Ashtabula County
| have strong desire that the information
thus used may be faithful and do full JUS
tice to the early settlers. Ihave some ap-
prehensions that Mr.. Phillips history may
be used for the purpose, and as l know it
is in some respects erroneous, I hope that
it may be so condensed and trimmed as to
bring out the simple facts. Ny solieitude
will, perhaps, be pardoned when the fact
is stated, that was one of the pioneers of
1911, one of the 20 that made the settle
ment, and one of the Is now living. 1 be-
lisve my knowledge of the history of the
settlement is as full and accurate as that
of any one living, and therefore, cannot
forbsar to enter my protest against the
publication of some of the stories found
in Mr.. P's history, as the veritablo history
of the early days Of the settlement The
statement with which he starts off, of
Peck and Way being sent to view the
country, is not consistent with fact, and
if Mr.. Phillips will call upon me, l will
prove it, and further that in his book of go
pages, there are nearly as many other sr-
roneous statements which should be cor
corrected before using the book Us matsri-
al for prominent and authentic history
of the county. SAM'L. G. PECK.
Feb. 13, 1878.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-22
A Gard.

At meeting of Paulus Post No. 4 G. A.
R. Wednesday evening 18th inst, com
mittee was appointed to tender the thanks
of the Post to the ladies and gentlemen
who so kindly assisted in presenting the
drama at the Opera House the 18th and sth
inst, also to those who rendered aid in the
necessary preparation and expenses.
The number being large the committee
beg leave to thus publicly acknowledge
our obligation to these in body.
B. H. RICHARD, Chairman.
Ashtabula, Feb. 10. 1878.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-22
Pier at Ashtabula.

General Garfield has presented a petition
from the people along the line of the Ash
tabula & Youngstown Railroad, asking
Congress for an appropriation Of $4,000
for the extension Of the Pier at Ashtsbula
Harbor. He viii go before the Committee
on Commerce and make a plea for that
amount. Leader.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-22
Happiness ut Home.

No household Is happy one unless there
is method in the kitchen, and no kitchen is
complete without Dooley's Yeast Powder,
which always proves reliable in making bis
cults, cakes, rolls and bread elegantly light,
who olesome and nutritious.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-22
AUsTINBURG.

Eds. 7sl.-The Congregational Society
very kindly permitted the G. A. R. Post
to use this costly and beautiful church,
for Col Realf to deliver his celebrated
lecture, Battle Flashes" in. His lecture
was appropriately named, for no pen
or tongue could do him justice. His