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Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-13
TEMPERANCE COLUMN.

It is said by some Of the opponents of a
local option law, that we already have
legislation enough to enable us to suppress
the liquor traffic, If the laws we already
have on our statute books were faithfully
enforced against the liquor dealers. Let
us look at this matter a little in the
light of reason and of facts.
No man can be convicted Of any crime
without evidence, and l think the rules
that govern the admission of evidence
should be the same in the case of a viola
tion of the liquOr laws as in a suit for
assault and battery. Toillustrate, suppose
l should be in a saloon, no matter now for
what purpose, and while there should see a
score of men call for and drink glass after
glass OF liquor which they call for by name
and which ], standing near, in broad day
light, have no reason to doubt Is just what
they ask for. Unless l taste the liquor
myself. what see others do goes for noughU
so far as evidence, to convict the dealer Is
concerned. But suppose while standing
there two of the men get up bit of a un-
pleasantness, and one of them finishes the
dispute by drawing a revolver and shoot
ing the other through the heart and he
scarcely carries his life to the floor. How
about the rules of evidence here. The dead
man cannot testify against the murderer,
but in this case my testimony would be ad-
mitted because, saw the transaction with
out any object intervening between my
eyes and the parties.
What coed reason can be given why my
evidence should not be received in the first
mentioned case, just as readily as in the
second. The law does not require that
should be shot by the same pistol before /
can say the man came TO his death from
pistol fred by the first party.
II the rules of evidence in the case Of mur-
der is right, then the rules Of evidence in
the case of selling liquor is wrong, and
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-13
SOUTH NEW LYME.

Eds. Tel eI:-Mr. Suits agrhased
the interest of Mr.. jayne, il. aIlhng
business, and viii conduct the ness on
his own account.
Judge Deming and lady hayS gone to
Cincinnati, and may continue their trip to
New Orleans, should they. find q satisfac.
tory boat bound down the rivers.
Mr.. z. P. Brown is rather largely inter-
ested in horse raising, having seventeen
head now on hand, among which are some
of the best bred trotting stock to be found
in the county. A yearling colt sired by
the Duke Of Brunswick--a descendant of
Rysdick's Hambletonian, and from Long
Island, Black Hawk dam. In style and
action. he is worthy Of his blood. He has
also four year old Satelete horse colt,
from the Powell horse, at Spring, Pa, a
well turned, good sized animal marked
very much like the old horse. Beside
these he has breeding mare with high
blood PAGER that has fine qualities for
road work Mr.. Brown is doing much for
the Improvement Of stock in his part of
:he county. He is evidently a horsemsn
and well posted in what belongs to his
branch ofstotk raising.
Beside the Equine stock Of Mr.. f. P,
Brown, Redwood, who is candidate for
track fame, is also owned in the same
neighborhood,
On Monday of last week, while chop
pug in the woods, Champion Miller was
struck on the inside of the fore arm by a
companion, cutting cash four or five
inches long. He was enabled to reach DR..
Rathbone's office without serious loss of
blood, and the wound was dressed and do
ing well.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-13
That Road.


Eds. TEL Thanks for your republication
of Taxpayers" item, with E. o. Pecks
labored article.
If all friend Peck says is true, why was
ne in Jefferson, with the said Turner, Jan
18th, and why did he caif % the County
Commissioners on the same day with Mr..
Turner? Also when he was there Jan 23d {?
why did he say that he was directed by
County Commissioners to lay out said
road and let the contract, for some part of
the works
As to cost, why did he not say that he and
the other viewers proposed to pay the two
land owners, between and across whose
land, the, to be road, is to run, $50 per
acre for acres right of way, or about $3.50
for that item only.
l do not know what a 'tamarack
swamp" is, but what timber is on the
aforesaid Turner tract except tamarack,
black ash and hemlOcks I understand as
to Fenkle, the saw mill man, that he is to
give $40 per acre after Turner has taken
all the saw timber to his mill. As to that
frame house." how much better than
boarding shanty" is it and is il used for
and other purpose?
As to petitioners, "Allen Turner and
Others" had you not better scratch out
the "s' on eOthers2'
I have perhaps "wind and worms" but
no desire to injure friend Peck, Turner,
Fenkle, or anyiotheF man. My sole object
was to protect our over-bqrdened farmers,
who are forced to pay in taxes, more than
the total profits Of their farms. If this is
wrong incentive, or l have said or done
out Of the way, am ready to
make amends in any way possible.
TAxPAYER.-A. DIS.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-13

Mr.. Forman has not yet moved into his
new house opposite the seminary The
recovery Of Mrs. F. from her serious all
ment is said to be complete and she is
able to attend to her household duties
with ease and freedom.
The house of Mr.. Walling, adjoining
Mr.. Forman'S is going up in the spring.
Ihe grading about the school buildings
and approaches are we'll completed, and
vii make tlne appearance when seeded
and graSSed over. A road is laid ont civ
ing an outlet from the school buildings to
the north and south road east. This cuts
through a half mile track of Mr.. F. P.
Brown, and is likely TO be met with some
opposition.
The >tock of cheese of last falls make.
at the cheese factory, was all disposed Of
at good prices.
Potter's hotel accommodations are Of a
very satisfactory character. The exquisite
cleanliness and surroundings are very
pleasant and comfortable, and his hack
accommodation between the station aud
South New Lyme-four miles-is also
public accommodation.
Capt. Bartlett-''the good man a. the
wheel'-makeS his home at Commissioner
Dodge's, and greets every Ashtabula man
with heartiness. The splendid herds Of
short horns, no doubt, find the Captain
humane and thoughtful friend.
II. R. Dodge holds the old store and
tenders welcome and generous hand to
all. He and many of his customers have
grown up together, and the track they
have been following to supplying their mer
camille wants, is well worn and seldom de-
waited from. While ne and they live the
relation between them is not likely to be
disturbed.
Stiles Dodge is a little vain by the COM
pletion, perhaps-of the family circle by
the addition of whopping boy, some two
months old. giving him an even balance
between the sexes, and promising hlm ana
his pleasant lady measure Of future hope
and happiness.
Our old friend StultS always holds out a
welcome to those who enjoy his acquain-
lance, either at his shop where the under
Of the public are honestly and
faithfully att, nded to, or at his cosy and
and tasteful cottage and surroundings.
His heart Is always in sympathy with
those Of his fellows.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-13
Council Proceedings.


There was special meeting Of the Coun
ell last Tuesday evening, at which all mem,
bers were present except Councilman Israel.
Minutes Of the previous meeting were read
and approved.
The following resolutions were read and
adopted:
Whereas Col John NJ. Wilson engineer
in charge OF the harbors on Lake Erie. has
recommended an appropriation of fifty
Thousand dollar toimprOve Ashiabula Har-
Dor.
And Whereas, We the Council of the
Incorporated Village of Ashtabula, Ashta-
bula county, Ohio. are satisfied that such
appropriation is absolutely needed to ac-
eommOdate the growing commerce, and for
The safety OF vessels entering and leaving
sad harbor,
Therefore Resolved. by said Council Of
said Incorporated Village of Ashtabula.
That Congress he most respectfully and
earnestly requested 10 maze said appropri-
alton at its present session.
Passed, Fen. 10Th, 1880.
ATTEST: il. l.. MORRISON,
JAMES REED. JR., Clerk. Mayor.
Whereas, Amos a. SOuthwlck, Amos f.
Hubbard and d. B. Mccoy are about to Wis
il Washington st their own cost and ex-
pense, f1r the purpose of asking at the
hanris Of Cuhgress an appropriation Of $50
600 for the Improvement of cur barbOr,
Be Il Resolved, That IN behalf of cur peo-
pie We tender these gentlemen our hearty
thanks for their generous public spirit, and
express an earnest hope that they may so
present our claims that success shall crown
their efforts.
A petition asking that permission be Civ
en- Jas. E. Doran to erect a target in tine
rear of his gun store on Lake street, and
allowing hun permission to shoot on such
premises was read and referred to Police
Committee.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-13
CONNEAUT.

Dear Tel.-Since our last beautiful
snow came to cover up the long endured
mud, there has been much rejoicing. We,
whose good fortune it has been TO belong
on the n. E. corner Of the county are feel
ing specially happy to be told that great
ness is to be thrust upon US now IN few
days, by having two railroads, like stick
of candy, come TO amend at our HarbOr. When
they come, we shall no longer look upon
AShtabuIa, with enviouS eyes, and be jeal-
Gus because your three neWspapes, three
baker-shoPs, a uniform police, and other
luxuries incident to places that have drop
ped their swadling clothes. We shall be
able to compare heaps of saw-dust, coal
dust, and even gold-dust, with any place
along shore, for We have got one of the best
locations to build harbor any where be-
tween Duluth and Ogdensburg.
Uncle Toms Cabin was so well done at
this place, and so well patronized by all,
that Asa Lucas has set himself about get
ing up a troup. lie has sent to old Vir-
ginia for string Of singers, aud has secured
the services of several stars in this vicinity,
and he only lacks some stamps, funny
man, and two end men. l offered my SER
vices for the funny man, but failed to fill
the bill, as my literary ability was not
quite up to the requirement. I gave him
the address of your correspondent of Kings
vile. l have no concern about the result,
and we share the pleasure of see
ing Asa succeed with his troupe.
OF late quite number Of our oldest cit
liens have passed away. Mr.. Joseph Ship
boy With Ihis fullness of years, large aquaint-
anee, and the enjoyment of great respect.
He was the.brother in law of John J. Port,
who once fonrished among the business
men of Ashtabula,-in his 9Sth year.
Last Saturday, Mr.. job Green, died IN
his 9th year. When the oil was exhausted
his lamp went OUT, Until the past year he
has been vigilent in his business. It was
not unusual for him TO chop eight cords of
three foot wood in day. He was the old
est man in the township, at the time of his
death. HG.
Feb. 1G, 1880.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-13
Court Proceedings.

Thursday Jan'y 29.-The Stsie Of Ohio
VS.. Oscar o, Gary-Indictment for obtain
ing property under false pretenses.
The State of Ohio vs.. William A.
Church. Indictment for carrying con-
eealed weapons.
The State of Ohio vs.. William A.
Church. Indictment for shooting with
intent to kill.
Friday, Jan'y SO.-Betsey A. Fowler
rs Austin A Fowler. Divorce granted.
Harvey G. Shepard VS.. The Pennsyl-
vania Company. Dismissed without pref
udice.
Saturday Jan'y S1-Isaac D. Bishop
vs.. Eugene Wood, ct al. Death of the
plaintiff being suggested to the court
leave is given to make his administra-
tor party herein, and cause continued
10 next term
William Lancaster VS.. Thomas Gillls
Cause continued 20 next term, with leave
to the plaintiff to file his petition.
Robert Oxford VS.. the Board of Educa-
tion of Monroe township. The death of
the plaintiff being suggested to the court
leave is given TO make his admins.
traitor party herein,
Monday, Fsb'y 2.-E. L, Lsmpson vs.,
E. a. Lampson ct al. Decree In parti,
ton.
state Of Ohio vs. A. J. Turnkey; trial
to a jury; verdict, not guilty.
E. D. Scott VS. h, G. Alleni verdict for
plaintiff six dollars.
State of Ohio vs. Adolph Weiblen; ar.
raigned and plead not guilty.
State of Ohio vs. Calvin p Knowlton.
indicted, arraigned, and plead not guilty.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-13

STILES DoDGE returned from Canada on
Friday last with flock Of forty sheep, to
be put upon Sunnyside Farm, J. J. Dodge
& Son, Dodgeville. Sheep Of this blood
were found by Mr.. Dodge to be unusually
scarce. This enterprising firm are thus
keeping their focks up with the demand.
They are now in waiting for direct i'm
portatiou Of considerable herd from the
mother country, and another, also, OF The
equally popular rbresd-Shropshire
are noted for size and the excellence of
their mutton. The Dominion Was as bar
rem Of snow as our own roads have beeu up
10 the fall Of the fore part Of last week.
The flock, just from Canada, We had a
chance to see in their new home on Mon
day Hast. T6ey are located in separate
pens, and make with the flock already on
hand, ali OF the some blood, and number
ing together 125 head. are the finest fold
we have ever seen in size, health, weight
Of fleece, &C. The old buek-the father
Of the foek-is Of enormous size, with
breadth Of back like a shOrt-hOrn. The
weight of these animals is about two hun
dred when fully grown. Some nf The old
flock are OF Canadian produce while others
are direct from England The new impor-
tation are ewes Of one year. The size Of
the united flock, and the weight Of fleece
are both uniform, covered with their long,
curly and heavy Heeees in every part
Of them, even 70 their eyes, excluding their
vision in front. The demand for this breed
Of sheep is constantly increasing and they
are sought for from great distances. Gus
TONERS within shor time have come from
the downs Of Kansas, as we'll as the regions
Of the South. They are kept in splendid
condition with the utmost care and cleanli-
ness. They are fed upon roOts-turnips
and beets-1OOO bushels having been raised
the past year upon one and half acres of
land.
We we're also shown the Short-horn pro-
pagator owned BY this Arms two year old |
weighing 9, 900 pounds most symetries.l
and splendid creature. He has been award
ed premiums and sweep stakes from sue
cessive State and n. o. Fairs. This evi-
denee is pretty conclusive that be has few
or no rivals in the State. The Dodges have
been so long engaged in sheep husbsndry
that they are perfect masters Of the culture
and breeding.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-13
COUNTY NEWS.
RON OUR own CORRESPONDENTS.
ROCK CREEK.

J. A. Braden & Co. have finished that ice
house and made everything r'ady for the
reception Of the ice, without which II will
not be q success.
The press for the Banner Office has been
located in what might be called-Tinder
Box Row, near the pOstOfice-ab0ut oppO-
site ThomPsOn's job Office.
A..C. Wilcox is so far recovered as TO be
able 10 move about and take note of things
in town. Fred Wilcox continues to gain
aud hopes to be able to get down 70 busi
ness again by the opening Of Spring.
J. J. Hoyt, Esq, was seated in the hall
of justice, irving eases and administering
law aud equity 10 the lItigents al the town.
ship. ESQ. Devsn having graduated as
trying Justice shows himsrlf very handy in
filing the place OF attorney, and guarding
the rights OF litigants.
O. A. DOlph turns his leisure hours to ac-
count in building barn and improving
lot just west Of the place of Fred Harnng-
ton. ESQ.,, where he expects soon to erect
a dwelling house for his own use.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-13
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an
East India missionary the formula Of a
simple Vegetable remedy for the speedy and
permanent cure for Consumption, Bron-
ehitis, Catarrh, Asthma, and all Throat
and Lung Affections, also a positive and
radical cure for Nervous Debility and all
nervous complaints, after having tested
its wonderful curative powers in thousands
of eases, has felt it his duty to make it
known to his suffering fellows. Actuated
by this motive and desire to relieve hu-
man suffering, I viii send, free Of charge.
to all who desire it, this recipe, with full
directions for preparing and using. in
German, French or English. Sent by
mail by addressing with stamp, naming
this paper
W. W. SHERAR, 149 Powers Block,
Rochester, n. Y. 13t51eOw
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-13
AshtabuIa County Agricultural
Society.


The directors of the above Society met
at the office of Pinney & White, on Mon.
day ID inst, and elected E. J. Pinney Sec
retary for the ensuing year, and A. G.
White as Treasurer Superintendents OF
The various departments were. elected as
follows;
OF Grounds-C. E. Warner.
Vegetables and Fruits-B. F. Perry.
Farm Implements o. Peck.
Horses-E. G. Hubert and W. H. Has
kell.
Cattle-Henry Bowman.
Hall-B. F. Perry, h. S. Pangborn, E.
G. Wade
Swine and Poultry-stiles Dodge and
E. o. Peck.
Marshals-A. W. Stiles, c. D. Anger
and Col J. B. Phillips.
The following addition was made to
rule for exhibition: "All articles and
animals must be entered in the name of
the owner, and persons not partners can
not join their property in making an ex-
hibitiOn to compete for premiums"
Rule Z was rescinded The time for
holding the next fair was fixed for Wed
nesday, Thursday and Friday, september
%, % and "a, 1885, 1t was the unanimous
OplutOu Vi lAC bohtN lAAd6 III pACAuluAAlo
would be offered for races This will be
the first fair ever held in Ashtabula Coun-
ty, without horse races.
The Superintendent of the grounds, c.
E. Warner, reported that he had made ar
rangements for the construction of 10 stalls
for the accommodation of bulls and other
blooded stock.
No premiums will hereafter be offered
to displays made by merchants, but space
will be furnished and the exhibitors will
have the privilege of retailing goods, but
cannot sell al auction
A Floral Hall is IS be erected the COM
ing season.
Meeting adjourned
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-13
TRUMBULL.

Eds. Tel:-In answer to my Denmark
bro. farmer, allow me to say that my idea
is that our man should make farming his
chief occupation. If his money was made
in that way he would not be likely TO have
much to experiment with in the way sug-
gested. As for his being a Granger, that
would not make much difference. The
Grange, as understand it, is not pOlit-
ical organization. Ii cannot even discuss
political questions, or nominate candidates
for political offices, consistently with its
obligations. The object of the Grange is
to instruct its members and make better
farmers of them. They claim, however,
the same rights Of other citizens. wish
to say, what believe is a verify. The con-
dition of the farmer in other countries
we see is little better than a slave to
the wealthy classes. Who is to save US
from the same condition if not we ourselves?
We cannot look to either party for help, as
the last ten years have shown. Our prop
erty has deprecated nearly 80 per cent.
while that of the capitalist has advanced.
Do not our farmers and Iaborers think their
interests are endangered? Let me quote
from some of our leading papers. The n.
Y Tunes says-''There seems to be but one
remedy, and it must come "a change of the
ownership of the soil, and creation of
class land owners on the one hand and Of
tenant farmers on the other" Something
similar to what has existed in the older
countries of Europe. The N. Y. World
also says-''The American labOrer must
make up his mind henceforth not to be so
much better off than the European labor
ers. Men must be content to work for less
wages. In this way the working man will
be nearer to that station in life to which it
has pleased God to call him." What right
have they TO say that we shall be ten
ant farmers? or what wages We shall have?
WAC told them what station God wanted
US 10 fill? If the capitalists have their way
we shall have to come to it. Would not
another ten years like the past nearly ae-
complish it? We cannot expect our inter-
ests looked after unless we send laboring
man TO represent us. Judging by the past,
a lawyer will not do it. We cannot say as
our friend did-''my faith looks up to
thee" We consider ourselves fully their
equal. FARMER.
Feb g. 1890
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-13
KINGsVILLE.
MEMORIAL.

ALAACAAAAAs
The Sunday school convened as usual in
the S. S. room of the N. E. Church, Kings
vile, O., Feb. 1st, 1880. passed the follow
ing:
WHEREAS, In the Providence of God Ro-
ma Tinker member Of our Sunday school,
and of our s. S. class, has been suddenly
removed from our midst by death, there
fore,
Rsso1usd, That we fondly cherish his
memory as an esteemed S. S. scholar and a
loving classmate. That we tender to the
bereaved family our heartfelt sympathies
That we believe our loss to be lis eternal
gain. That copy of these resolutions be
given the family, also, that we respectfully
request the publication of these resolutions
in the TELEGRAPH and the Reporter.
Mrs. Rhen's Glass.
Com. on Resolution.
MISS NJ. A. KIENEAR, Sec'y 5. S.
The Young Peoples Christian Union of
the NJ. E. Church, Kingsville, at their reg
ular weekly meeting held in the lecture
room, Jan. Sd, 1880, adopted the following
preamble and resolutions:
w HEkEASs OBu III us JfOFHl6ilCe udS
seen fit to remove by death Roma Tinker
our beloved brother and fellow laborer in
the vineyard Of Chrlst-a member of our
association from its organization, therefore
RESOLVED, That we affectionately cherish
his memory as oo-laborer in our work of
love.
Resolved, That although feeling keenly
our loss, we are consoled by the fact that
he has only been called from labor to re-
ward.
ResoIUsd, That we will strive to emulate
his virtues, and that God helping US we
will meet him in heaYen, and form an un-
broken band in the mansions not made
with hands, eternal in the heavens.
RESOLVED, That we tender to the bereaved
family, of which he was member, our
christian sympsthies, praying that God may
sustain them in their affection here and
reunite them hereafter.
Resolved, That the family of our depart
ed brother be furnished copy. of these
resolutions, also, that copies be forwarded
for publication to the TELEGRAPH and the
Reporter. ALICE @. TAYLOR, J Comm.
ADDIE LAIRD, on
EMMETT E. SIXTH, Reso's.
Mrs. NELLIE Smith,
sec'y Y. p. G. q.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-02-13
From the New YORK tribune.

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