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Tuesday, October 11th, is cleo.
ton day.

ES Some of the grocery keepers and
other dealers in Bellaire are, perhaps
unintentionally, attempting to get mp a
corner on coin that has hole in it. For
instance: they refuse 10 accept silver
half. dollar with a hole in it for more
than ,hirty-6ve cents. Such discount
| is ridiculous, and in order 10 set the
people right about the matter, we made
inquiry at the First National Bank, and
trust that the following explanation will
10 away with much of the annoyance
heretofore occasioned by recent reports
and publications in regard to this mat.
ter. The following is reliable:
All coin is received by the govern
meut by weight. II a silver dollar or
half dollar is worn it is not worth its
face value. If small hole is punched
through it, it is only discounted the loss
of the silver occasioned by such hole.
A half dollar with small hole punched
through it is not subject to discount
of more than one cent, and other coins
in proportion The First National bank
of this city is receiving this punched
coin from customers as it has always
done, when it is not presented in too
large quantities; but we do not intend
to convey the idea by this, that this
bank will suffer the loss of the discount
on any quantity osfmutilated money.
The silver money should circulate as
before and no ono has authority to dis
count it one iota more than the loes OF
silver occasioned by wear or mutilation.
This information was received by the
bank in this city from the mint at Phil
adelphia and 1t is ridiculous for the gro
GERS or any other class OF men to at
tempt to get shave Of fifteen cents on
half dollar because 1t has q hole in It.
An item stating the value Of silver
dollar with hole in it to be only sixty
FIVE cents, hslf-dollar, thirty five cents,
and 80 on down through the list of coins,
has been going the rounds of few pa
pers, and inadvertently appeared in this
paper, but it was not authorized. The
statement now that mutilated coin is
only subject to discount amounting to
the loss of silver is authority and car
he relied upon be1laire Independent
30th aN. 0 'T
I'VE published the same item, and We
are glad to give the above publicity -
ED. SPIRIT
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06
~The following items are from th

~The following items are from the
Darlington Independent, I'd inst:
! Mrs. Mary Cutler, Of Buckhill Bot.
tom has lost three children-one boy
and two girls, ages-10 IL and is years
within weeks time, the last dying or
Monday evening last Diphtheria wat
the cause of their death and 1t wa.
brought from Bellaire by relatives.
Three horses died rather mysterious
liz on the Rine Ridge, Marshall County
W. Va, last week, one belonging to eact
of the following persons: Mrs Petzold
M. Smith and A. Rrown. These partie,
had rented pasture of Jason Yoho anG
their horses were feeding in the sam,
field. 1t is strongly suspicioned thai
they were poisoned.
One Of the oddities in the currency
line is d twenty-five cent "shin plaster
In the possession Of Chas. McGonigal
this township 1t is six inches long ant
1.-TWO and half inches wide, and was is.
sued by Tennessee bank In 1887 Mr.
McGonigal received it. while in New
Orleans in 1910. He also has coun
terfeit five dollar bill on bank former
ly known as the Drovers and Farmers
Bank OF Waynesville, which has beet
In his possession for some time.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06
wTbe following is to the poiu

p9 The following is to the point: !:
"The following is forcible expression
Of opinion in regard to custom that
seems to be growing in favor with all
classes OF the gentleman taking
the lady's arm and Juggling her along
the streets instead Of allowing her to
use his arm for support: "Many young
ladies who eunmit to and permit such
manners, or illmanners. on the street
from their escorts don't know any bet
ter: they don't know that such familiarity
on the part Of gentleman is gross
that 1t is positive evidence on the part
of the man who practices 1t either OF
grossness, stupidity or criminal duplic
lity."
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06
Opening of New Fall Goods.

We call the attention of our readers
this week, to the splendid assortment ol
New Fall Goods now displayed by the
enterprising and pc ulAr firm of H & I
BLUM, at No. 326 Union street, Bellaire
The senior member Of this firm has
just returned from two weeks stay in
the New York and other eastern mar.
kets, where he has succeeded in securing
some special bargains in Dry Goods apd
Clothing. which this firm in every case
shares with the public. New Novelties
are being opened every dav vet. and We
advise our readers in request of Fal
Goods 10 give the Mess 8. BLUM an early
call.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

MARRrEp.-On June 10th, by AUGUST
MEYER, of Benton township, Miss Ma
RlAH HIGHLEY to Mr. WIZ. j. HAuaHT
On August llth, by NJ. BoUGHNER
Esq, of Salem township, Miss ClvIE V.
Brock and Mr.. GREIR PIrTMAN.
On August l4th, by THos. WILSON
ESQ OF Franklin township, Miss LAURA
HcGUE to Mr.. HIRAM TANNER.
On August 2lst, by JAS. M. BouaH.
sER, Esq, of Adams township, Miss
ELlzABErH L. Ross to Mr.. JAMES NJ
DorY.
T On August 23d, by C. BuReHARDr
miss AMELIA NJ. HINES to Mr.. FKEpER
lex HoFf.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

CFWe desire to cali the attention Of
our readers to the advertisement of p
T KING, Of Bellaire, in this weeks Issue.
Mr.. KING has just returned from the Ess'
where he purchased q large stock of Fall
Goods such as dress goods, dress trim
mings, housekeeping goods and notions
in fact he has everything 10 the dry
goods iIe M. klNs means to keep
up his reputation for low prices and fair
dealing to all, he nevSr allows any of
his clerks to misrepresent any of bis
goods
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

s% Professor Rosseter's institute
work is evidently appreciated bv the
Delaware people The Gozeite of ths,
city says: "The lectures of Prof. Ros'
setter sre very fine. He ;s most schol
arly gentleman, and knows how 10 han.
die his subjects. Each lecture is per.
feet gem in itself, in which his hearers
may lind something to take home with
Marietta Register
Prof RossETER was with us during
the institute here last winter and his
lectures were highly appreciated by cuI
teachers. Cannot his services be sc.
cured for our coming instiiuteY
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

~ Preparations are being made by
the Monroe County Agricultural Society
for holding one Of the best fairs this
fan ever held in Monroe county. Let
our farmers prepare something for ex-
hibition, and the object OF the board
can be obtained.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

~ The days are sensibly growing
shorter, and the long evenings OF the
pleasant weather steal upon us with a
sense of enjoyment and contentment
which render them very attractive
Time flies rapidly, and it surprises US to
find that we are already far advanced in
the latter half of year that seems to
have opened upon US but yesterday.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06
Tuesday, October uth. Is elec.
ton day.

E~We thought that Monroe County
was to have fair this fall, hut we learr
from the President and Secretary in The
Spirit of last week, that it is only going
to be "picnic." Now If our people
get that idea into their heads, they viii
not attend, for "picnics" are 80 common
down here. No, it is going to be grea
big fair, and the officers want you To
hiring your grub with you, so YOU ma,
fare better than heretofore. Well, w
will.-Clarington Independent, Cd inst
Fair and picnic together, TON. Come
up and see the best Fair ever held ir
the county.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

~ There is law making it the duty
OF trustees to put up watering troughs
at convenient and necessary places on
the public highway. We are informed
that this has been almost entirely neg.
iected in some townships They als
greatly needed this dry weather.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

~ This is the season when good
housekeepers will not forget the dark
corners of the house where the cloth
and fur mUths carry on their work OF
destruction. How many ,houghtless
persons have hung up or laid away
choice robes, blankets, or other goods
of fur or woolen, to be forgotten till
destroyed by the work of these tiny in
sscts.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

R Mr. JonN BRADFIELD, in the
Barnesville Enterprise, gives the follow
ing advice 10 tobacco raisers:
4 advise all to air-cure all new ground
second crop. Top low, both old and
new ground; take no middle, until after
the tobacco has been topped one month
Sucker we'll every week, and if you car
leave your tops out five to six weeks
all the better. You will thus add to the
quality and weight of the same"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06
GET YOUR TICKETS.

Mr.. s. DENooN has been employed by
the Passenger Department of the Cleve.
land & Pittsburgh R. r. Persons going
West on business or pleasure, or FOR the
purpose of selecting aud locating lands
are einvited to call on him before select
ing their route. For safety, speed. com.
fort. and satisfactory attention to travel
ers the Cleveland q Pittsburgh and
Pittsburgh TT. Wayne & Chicago roads
are unrivalled. Every information sau
be had by addressing him at Woodsfeld,
Ohio. March 1881.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

~ The Democrats of Monroe did
not endorse o. j SwANEY for Common
Pleas Judge on last Monday week =
Judge OKEY is candidate for re.elec-
ton and will be formidable opponent
of Mr.. SwANEY.-- Garingtsn Indepcnd-
cni, I'd inth
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

cT Farmers, lend yonr assistance to
ward making the coitiing Faif success
Exhibit the products OF your fields, or
chards and gardens. It is not supposed
that all can be rewarded with premium
but, nevertheless, q lively competition
will be aroused.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

LE The Democrats of Belmont coun
ty, on the 30th ult.. nominated the fol
lowing county ticket:
Representative-DAvlD WAGNER
Treasurer-E EDWARD T. FEELEY
Pros. Att'y-RoBERr NJ. EATON.
Probste Jadge-THoMAs COCHRAN.
+ Observation-Disclosures TAYLOR
4 Inf Director-LLyI w. JeNEs.
Sulveyor-MARsHAL THOMPSON.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

EgAs agents of other Companies
have been circulating false reports with
regard to the Jefferson Fire Ins. Co.,
namely: that it had "gone up" "broke
up" &c,--thus giving wrong impres
sion to the communicative insert the
following letter from the President oil
the Company which explains the matter
and will quiet the nerves of policy hol-
ders
STEuBENvlLLE, O., Aug. 81, 1881
NELSON BAKER, Esq.-Dear Sir: Yours
of 29th at hand. We have it in coutem
plation of going out of business Oct.
lst, or at that time may take measures 10
do so, but IN The mean lime the compa
ny is in q sound condition and every
policy holder will be taken care of as
we'll as al anv time during the Company's
existence. You will just 90 on as usual
until further orders. Yours &C.,
VIM DoUeHERTY, Pres.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

RFWe are authorized to say that
FoRD's are running on one run OF Burrs
on full time and the second run oecs-
sioually. they can run both run on full
time and accoMmodate many more Gus
toners. They grind wheat for the tenth
while other steam mills take the eighth
They keep right up with their grinding
and give the best of satisfaction. Their
supply Of water is inexi,austible.-
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

ES The Missionary meeting at the
NJ E Church on Sunday evening was
quite success. Miss FRANK JONES read
an essay on The condition of Heather
lands, Miss AGNES CRAIG one on The
needs OF the Heather, Supt. E w. ARM
STRONG one on. Do our contributions
equal the demands of duty. The essays
were all splendid productions and well
read. The music was grand, especially
the trio sung by Miss BELL SINCLAIR
Messrs T. O. CASTLE and W. B. WAD.
DELL.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06
Tuesday, October nth, is election
Rr.1IsvrI1r. Sent 8. tSSi

BEALLSVILLE, Sept D. IooI'
Ed. SrlRIT: As there is call f6F a
Reunion of the 1l6th and 92d Regiment
Ohio Infantry at Woodsfeld on Oct.
l9, would it not he advisable for the
members of the district to meet at ali
as early day as possible to make prepas
ration for il. &. L SPRIGGS
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

RE- The 100000 necessary to ex-
tend the Bellaire 4 South hwestern from
Woodsfield to Caldwell has been SUBJ
scribed And now news comes from
GAINESVILLE that $4,000 has been raised
there to have the road extended from
Cald we'll to that citv.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

EE This is about the time when s
number of our patrons, whcm we noti-
6ed of their Indebtedness last spring,
promised TO respond to the Same. We
hope that they may not make undue de-
lay, as We are under the necessity OF
meeting all our obligations promptly.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06
GE A new swindling dodge is pra

ticed now. Patent medicine vendors
travel in the country and make pres
ent of pills and powders to some sick
hut well to-io persons. OF course. di.
reclly, certificate of the nostrum's
merits IS asked and given Soon it turns
up at q bank as a promissory note.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06
R Dr.. JAMES A. MCCOY, of Co.

~ DR.. JAMES A. MCCOY, of Co.
BURN & McCoY, Dentists. Wheeling, W
Va, will visit the following places:
Antioch, Sept. 10 Is and II.
Graysville, Sept 10, 20 and Il
LewisviIle, Sept %. g and d
Stafford, Sept. 26, u and %
Harriet'sville, Sept 29, 30 & Oct. l
Calais, Oct 8, 4 and 5.
Williamsburg, Oct. 8 and z.
Teeth extracted at private residences
If requested. All work fully guaran
teed n29t3.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

cy Call at TEE SPIRIT Office for job
printing from q visiting card up to full
sheet poster. Letter heads, business
card on envelopes, statements and bill
heads printed on short notice.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

~ House plants and flowers, wire
and straw baskets for bouquets, bouque,
holders and cut flowers at all times at
Mrs. WAYS green house, Woodsfeld,
Ohio.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06
Hawk Head Certificates.

We are now ready to supply Town
ship Clerks with nicely printed certii.
Gates for parties, who kill hawks, to
present 10 the County Auditor. Orders
by mail will receive prompt attention.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

HT The Premium List of the Agri.
cultural Society will be found on our
flrst page. The premiums are decidedly
liheral
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

Information has been received from
Paris that Pierre Hyacin,he Layson will
visit the United States in the spring,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06
For Sale.

The subscriber has some six or seven
second hand bdggies and spring wagons
which he will sell cheap for cash, or will
take horses, cattle, sheep, hay or any
kind Of horse feed In exchange.
josiah DAVIS,
Aug 30-3w. Woods6eld, o.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06
Road Tax Receipts

Furnished to Road Supervisors or Town.
ship Clerks at TIE SPIRIT Office, or or.
dsrs by mail will receive prompt stten
ton.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

eB If in buying "Groosries" you want "full"
value for your money 90 to Schumacher's, op-
posite the Bank
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06
BUSlN ESS NOTICES.

az You should secure some of the remnant
bargains now being offered at
MORRIS d ARMSTRONG'S.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

House
madeup
undispus
thing
II is desire have
and Clothing dis
n26 III, & i. BLUM, 326 Union St Bella1fe, q.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06
ICE CREAM PARLOR.

l have just procured one of the best Ice
Oroam Freezers now in use. and am prepared to
furnish Ice Cream to families. weddings. and
picnic parties on the shortest notice. Parlor
open every evening Cakes of all kinds fur.
nished. Lunch at all hours
rs JACOB REINHERR.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

Barnesville Real Estate Agency.
Eight Farms in this AID adjacent
Counties and fifteen pieces of Town prop
erty now Offering. Address
]. T. ScoFIELD, Agent.
feb8, ,'81y1,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

eB Now is the time to buy your Dress
Goods for Fairs, Camp Meetings etc. The
Greatest Variety at the Lowest Prices to be
had at MORRIS & ARMSTRONG'S.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

Tuesday, October 1lth, Is election
day.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

HA Gre at New Concord, Guernsey
county last week, destroyed H. H. Will
kIN's store and part of bis goods, and
two frame buildings, the property OF
ALIx. SpEER. Loss about 81 COO; no
insurance. In the same county, at Mid.
dlebourne, the steam Touring and saw
mill belonging to SroUr q McCoY was
burned down.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06
How to get Sick.

Expose yourself day and night, eat
too much without exercise; work too
hard without rest; doctor all the time
take all the vile nostrums advertised
and then you will want to know
How to get Well.
Which is answered in three words
Take Hop Bitters! See other column.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

w wMoRaAN & DENooN purchased
1900 feet of walnut lumber from par.
ties residing at Harrisoaville, Meigs
county, Ohio, some miles back of Pom
eroy. and went over last Friday to
measure and receive it. This firm has
been buying vast amounts of lumber
this sessgn.-Ravenswoed News.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06
ANNOUNCEMENT.
For C0iii1non Pleas Judge.

MR. EDITOR: Please announce in your paper
that WILLIAM OKEY is candidate
for reelection to the office of Common Pleas
Judge.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

Tuesday, October 11th, is elec.
ton daY.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06
Tuesday, october lith, is election

new Advertisement.
Dry Goods, P. T. KING,
Ias,iaute, D. MCVEY
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

Tuesday, October uth, Is cleo.
ton day.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06

Tue excursion season is nearly over,
There viii be no peach glut this sea.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06
CLOAKS, DOLMANS AND JACKETS

On August Is we win epeu 200 beautiful new sty
s35. Oar prices on them will surely astonish you.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-09-06
Men9'S1c BOYS

Our stock Of Clothing Is unusually large, and We have
bargains We have in this Department If you need any
prices win always suit.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-08-04
Civil Seryios Reform.

Honesty and efficiency ought to be the
chief and indispensable requisites in gov
emment employees and il promotions were
governed by these alone there would be
little occasion for faulthnding The cab.
iue, officer who is reported to have given
u.iennoe 10 the following sentiments has
the right idea Of IT,
n find two kinds OF clerks in my office.
There are clerks, good many OF them,
lao perform their duties in listless, per
fnnetofy way, evidently intent on doing
ilir least they can without attracting atten-
inn to their negligence They are apt TO
he little late In the morning, aud the
uuly sign OF aleriness and alacrity they
display Is at the approach of lunch time
~ the hour Of closing. There are other
clerks who syince a real interest in the
work they have TO do. They are at their
desks promptly in the morning, and ii
they have unfinished cases before them
~hon the hour OF closing arrives, they
usually finish them il they can do so within
a reasonable time. In these and various
other ways they show that they take m in
forest 10 the work confdcd 10 them. They
not only accomplish more than do the
clerks l fret described, bu, they do their
eotk much better,
am watching my clerks carefully and
keeping complete record Of the work,
aul ! shall As opportunity offers promote
The persons who take an active interest in
hat they have 10 DO. Clerks OF the kind
fir, described will not be promoted by
mr. no matter what congressman may say;
aui. moreover, ! shall as rapidly as poss-
IDLE get rid Of the clerks whose chief
anxiety seems 10 be a longing for pay
dAs.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-08-04
The Condition Of the President.

During the past week President Gar
field has shown slow but sure improvement,
Every day has brought increasing strength
and the wound, to all appearance. is in a
satisfactory condition, and it is conf
IDENTIFY expected that he will be able TO sit
mp and attend to some Of the more press
ing duties Of his Office, before many days.
His progress has been slow and he is not
considered entirely out Of danger yet
Since his last serious relapse one or the
other Of the consulting surgeons has been
with him all the time. This shows a lit
tie lack Of confidence in the surgeons in
charge. feeling which is shared by great
many people in the country. Drs Agnew
aud Hamilton the consulting physicians
stand at the head Of their profession in
this country and while they have charge Of
the case the people can dismiss their fears
in regard to the character and ability Of
the Presidents medical attendants.