Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-04-09

wednesday evenings 4. W. BlHkeslee,
foreman; j. W, Stevenson, 1T assistant
foreman: A. J Beckwlth, end assistanl
totemanj W. - Menneiey. secretary, aud
IT, i. Collins, treasurer.
The successful candidates for munici.
pal Offices we're serenaded on the night Of
the recent election by ScovilIe's Cornet
Band, and general good time enjoyed.
Mayor.elcoi King met the serenadcrs, and
a number OF his friends who accompanied
the band, with neat little speech which
was greeted with cheers.
Last week Saturday, Norman Stewart,
an employe in The tanning mill works Of
l.. NJ. Crosby lost two Of his fingers by
coming in contact with buzsaw. On the
following day J. J. McWilliams, an en-.
ploye in the Ame works was badly injured
about the mouth aud chm from the break
ing Of a rapidly revolving belt.
The Sentinel recommends to the new
council Of Jefferson, the passage OF an or.
dinance imposing heavy license upon
travelling auctions, to suppress this trade
which does so much to demoralize the
regular trade Of the town. We are inclined
to think that other councils beside that of
the Hub, might take note Of this, and act
upon the suggestion.
AT regular meeting Of the members
Of Co. g., 10th Regiment, on Monday even.
ing lust Lieutenant L. II. Gilkey was
elected Captain Of the, company, vice
Faulkner resigned 2nd Lieutenant w.
b. Menneley was elected 1st Lieutenant,
and Orderly-Sergeant E. II. Frazier 2nd
Lieutenant. The non-commlssional OIL
GERS are not yet announced.
The attention Of the tax payers Of Ash
tabula is directed to the annual statement
Of the receipts and disimbursements Of the
various funds of the village for the past
year, which is published in this paper.
Notwithstanding over three thousand dollars
have been paid towards the Hurbor i'm.
proyement, there Is balance left in every
fund, and the total of all balances is over
$4,000.
"A reception was given to Scovilles
coronet and Leek' orchestral bands at the
Union House, by its landlord and lady
Mr.. and Mrs. Kline on Wednesday even
ing, which is highly spoken of by those
present. Instrumental and vocal music
the latter by Mr.. w. II. Phelps-made the
entertainment quite treat, and called out
the grateful acknowledgements Of host and
hostess. ID"
Mr., S. G Smith, of the Bunker Hill
Farm, is preparing for an early move to
the Superior regions-near Marquette-fro
which place he expects to begin again the
development of the resources of that rich
mineral region. Success has attended his
efforts in this line heretofore. and he has
many friends who will be pleased to hear
Of his being overlaken with another tide of
success. Mrs. Smith is to accompany him.
After nine years term of faithful
service in the employment OF Mr.. G. G.
Cooper, Will Scoville resigned his position
on the first inst, with the purpose of TAX
ing respite until something turns up.
His well earned savings, it is said, Justify
such an indulgence. His successor is Prof.
Hayden, from Erie, who, it is expected
will emulate some Of the virtues of his i'll
ustrious predecessor.
Tomorrow, Saturday, between the
hours ofD O'Clock M, aud o'clock p,
IN, Treasurer Southwick will offer for sale
twenty 500 bonds, known as Harbor I'M
provement Bonds. They will bear interest
at per cent, and are payable September
1st, $780, Mr. Southwick says he expects
to sell them at premium as there has been
considerable inquiry for them. Those who
wish to invest in these securities should
call early.
Mr. E. d. Nettleton of Pittsburgh
formerly of Kingsville, and lately General
Freight Agent Of Allegheny Valley Rail
road, was appointed to the same office on
the PIttsburg g. Lake Erie Railroad Co
on the first inst Mr., Nettleton has many
friends in this county who will be pleased
to know that he is connected with this
road in which Ashtabula takes such in
trrest, and shippers will find in him a
pleasant and efficient officer
Emery N Campbell living near min
eral springs, drove into town on Thursday
morning, and when about opposite the
dwelling of Mr.. II. Fassett, the horse shied
and struck a stump at the edge of the side
walk. Mr.. Campbell was thrown upon the
walk, dislocating shoulder and fraotur
ing couple of ribs. The colt entered up
on the freedom of the village and
brought up on the track of the A. &P
Centre Street, where he was caught,
Henry Dunning has a number of good
horses under his training and management
at Fickinger's stables. One of the best w
have noticed, is the Hambletonian geldinl
of Mr. Sheldon Harmon, whose sym
metry and make up are Of very attract
i've character, If he develops gait to cor
respond with his size, range and power, he
will be hard to beat. He has also Tyler'i
gray illey, in handling, If she will bea
handlieg and come down to steadiness an,
perseverance, in her work, she will hol,
her own with our best track horses.
Our cotemporary Of the Standard car
ried the town election on Monday last 70
assessor. Nobody supposed he could b
elected, but he came out forty ahead. H