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The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

Great excitement prevailed in Washing
ton @. H., last Thursday and Friday over
theattempt Of anunprincipled colored man,
to commit q horrible crime. One Gus
Nickols, it appears made an indecent as
soult upon a highly respected young lady
by the name Of Jennie Clark, while walk
ing along on the streets. The city Marshall
was soon after him, and with some difficulty
succeeded in capturing the william, but not
without first threatening to "drop" him.
The brother OF the young lady as we'll as
the people in general upon the streets, be-
came so indignant that it was with great
difficulty the officer kept him from the
clutches of the mob that soon gathered with
q determined purpose to ornament the near
est tree 10y stringing the prisoner upon it.
Niokols was first lodged in the station house
but it was apparent that the mob would full
fill their designs If he be allowed to remain
there He was then taken 70 the county
Jail. The trial before the Mayor was set
for the same evening at g O'Clock, but the
mob became so infuriated that the prisoner
could not be tsken from the cell Many Of
the best citizens Of the city participated IN
the mob, The trial was therefore held in
the cell Of the jail, and the prisoner was
held over to answer to a higher Court Ii
is estimated that the mob numbered at least
fYe hundred
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29
NEW MARKEr Tp Lnlu 0R

MIR. EDITOR II see an article in last
weeks Gazette purporting to have been
written by some correspondent in Wash
ington township, advocating the reelection
of "Dick" McConnaughey. OF course that
IS all natural enough. We are told that he
"has shown his liberality to every oommu-
nifty in the county, where votes could be
obtained? ? The Gazette surely don't
aim to insinuate anything of that kind.
Before the wind-up of the crank we have
the following dash "Shall we as party
let a few cranks step to the front and cry
down a good man? or will we
put on the armor of battle and say no trai-
tor or traitors shall be victorious? Let us.
with an effort such as never has been put
forth, soy that not one man on the ticket
shall be defeated, and when the din Chem y
of battle has passed away, the glad news
(to offensive partisans) will be echoed from
hill top to hill top (sing cover the Jordan")
that the Democratic party once again has
proved herself loyal (when has she p to
her principles" Cwho knows what they
are y
The parenthetical phrases are our own.
Now then one more word about that effu-
sion Of Democratic love for Democratic
Why is the Gazette anxious
about but one man and emphasizes that
word. However, the emphasis may have
two or three rhetorical meanings expressed
DemOcratically. The Gazette knows why
its love is so great for the Sheriff. Just
one other point: It is generally conceded
by Democrats and claimed by Republicans
that Highland county is a Republican
county. How can Dick" McConnaughey
or any other candidate on the Democratic
ticket be elected unless "traitor or traitors
be victoriOus?" How are you, bloody
shirt. Then, if Dick McConnaughey be
reelected it must be by Republican votes.
But this is the day of offensive partisan
ship" and for Republican to vote for a
Democrat mould be traitorous, especially
when we have man on our own ticket
who is as good, if not better.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29
HARRISBURG.
July 25th, 1885.

July Goth, 1885.
Another wedding to report soon.
Harvest in this neigbOrhoOd is drawing to a
close.
V, d. and Grant McConnaughoy visited the
caves last Saturday.
The Sanders brothers are well pleased with
their twine binder. SO is the grasshopper.
Mrs. Alexander and daughter, Of Chicago,
are visiting her sister, Nj. o. Harris, Of this
place.
f. Nj, Harris was out buggy riding with his
city glrl last Sunday. Wonder what Catherine
will say2
Hobbs brothers, with their mammoth thresh-
err have returned from Bainbridge, where they
have been for the past two weeks
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

Our attention has been attracted a num-
Der Of times within the last year to the con-
ditiou Of the several new pixies throughout
the county. We find that some of these
new pixies, built within the last two vearg
are greatly in need Of repair. There is
surely some reason for complaint on the
part Of the taxpayers Of this county in ref
erence to these pixies. In many places we
find that the sides of the pixies, where a
high grade has been made, have been wash
cd and damaged to considerable extent
These deep fills we're necessary in building
pixies through hilly and rough sections Of
the county, many places requiring ten or
twelve foot ill Such q fiji costs the people
in that vicinity a good deal Of money when
the one-mile or two-mile system has been
adopted. We know Of fills costing several
hundred dollars. When these fills are made
the fresh dirt upon their sides is easily
washed down, and large gullies are formed.
ezoavating tons Of material The repair of
these fills would cost many dollars. A rem
edy must be looked after, and one applied
If possible. Considering the season of the
year many Of the fills are constructed and
observing results, we find that many Of
them are not seriously damaged before the
winter season. We would then suggest
that the banks Of every new pike in the
county be set heavily in grass. The COM
missioners, we think, ought to soc TO this.
and by protecting the pixies, protect the
tax-payeIs from the necessity Of large out
lay in rebuilding the pixies each year.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

Hunt, the tramp printer who was arrest
cd at Leesburg the other week and brought
to this place on the charge of drunkenness
and disoTderly conduct, was put to breaking
rock and made a pretty good haud-pos-
sibly had been at It before. He is gone,
though on the Hunt Of another job. If he
alaoks his pace and stays awhile in any of
our neighbOring cities, he will likely want
another job. He claims he really belongs
at Columbus, having wife and two chill
dren whom he has not seen for about two
years.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

Mr.. Nathan Chalfoent, living about one
and-a-half miles South Of Leesburg had a
good barn struck by lightning and COM
pletely destroyed last Sunday, as spoken Of
by our Leesburg correspondent. We learn
ed that it occurred about 8 o'clock in the
afternoon, while the family were in atten-
dance at the Quaker Quarterly at Leesburg.
A young man by the name Of Smith was
going by when the barn was struck. Young
Smiths horse was shocked slightly as we'll
as himself He saw the flames start up
from the building Immediately after the
stroke. Seeing the danger the barn was In,
he ran 70 the stable portion and threw open
the door, but there were no horses in the
stable, nor stock Of any kind. Being ex-
cited and not thinking Of other property.
he might have saved, he made no further
attempts, but drove rapidly TO Leesburg
and informed Mr. Ohalf0ent who hastaned
home 10 find his barn aud contents in
flames and almost reduced 10 ashes. -Four
hundred bushels of corn in a crib near BY
were burned ten tons Of hay, two wagons,
one reaper, corn ploWs, wheat drill and al
most every farming utans.l o good farmer
would have, were al destroyed. His esi-
mated loss is $1,000 no insurance
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

Last Tuesday evening farmer living
fvo or six miles East of town, met with a
serious loss in tho death of a valuable mare
and colt which were struck by lightning
during tho little thunder gust on that
evening.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

Examine the catalogue Of the Highland
CountyFair and you will see that the officers,
directors and superintendents Of the differ
ent departments are all men we'll known in
the county and persons on whose honor and
judgment you can safely rely. Taking this
into consideration you should not fail to
give them the proper encouragement that
they surely deserve in this good work.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

few Of Highlands teachers made a
break for Columbus last week They will
hereafter not apply to the County Board Of
Examiners for certificates. That's right,
boys. Here is the slate Delos s. Fergu-
son, New Lexington certificate for ten
years; 8. NJ. Taggart, Leesburg, ten years
John R. Horst, Leesburg, ten years; P. G.
Robinson, New Corwin, ten years. John
H. Kay, Hillsboro, ten years. How is that
for Highland2 Only ffty-one drew prizes
ont Of eighty-twO applicants, eleven being
for life.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29
DOnsONYILLR

July 25lh, 1885.
few weeks
r.. Stanley Marsh is attending the clinton
county Teachers Institute 90 New Vienna thia
week.
Riley MiohaeIH has his ahinglo painted for
notgl, lp the West End, an Institution much
needed here.
Rev. VIM. Luck dispensed tine GoaDol 20 the
and Sabbath.
The Dodsonville orchestra furniahed the
music for the grand ball nt st. Martins last
Wednesday evening
The Misses Scott, OF Hillaboro. are Visiting
the grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Pulse.
and other relatives here.
Several of our farmers have threshed their
wheat The yield Of grain Be better than was
expected, and the grain is very fine.
A number Of our young people spent Wednes-
DAY evening at the residence Of Mr.. and Mra
Charlea Pulse, and report pleasant time.
William Webster, Br., has sold bis farm near
mere 70 a Mr.. Hale OF Lynchburg, and will
probably 90 west and grow up with the coun-
The Changers have vacated their hall in Dod-
s0nvile, and moved 90 pratEa school house.
hhis is more convenient, as al four Of them
live out there.
PROM ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT.
Threshing has begun,
Morg Todrick Is happy lisa boy.
Mr. Charles Luck preached at Harwood Sat
urday night.
Miss Hottio Duvall, Of Buford, is the guest Of
Miss Sadie DuvalL
Mr.. John Donohoo, Of Cincinnati. is visiting
at Mr., Jere MCCarthy's
Mr.. VIM. II. Ahrens, Of the Cincinnati In
q"F9', gave our village a flying visit last week.
Mrs Luck, who has been visiting FOR several
weeks in Clermont county, has returned homo
Misses Mary and Sarah Scott Of Hillsboro.
visited at the residence Of Charles N. Pulse last
week.
Mr.. James Mccoy, who has been i'm Cincip-
natl receiving treatment ror his eyes. ia now al
home.
Mr.. VIM. Biohctt, a young man living two
and half miles west Of this place, died of CON
sumption Friday night, and was buried i'm the
st. Martins Cemetery Sunday.
Squire Orebaugh's court convened Saturday.
The case being Josiah Jones =. Absalon Latter
~ and Elizabeth LRferty (better known as
"JumbOD. Assault and battery The 'Suuire
hned defendants one dollar each and costs.
amounting to eleven dollars.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

The children's department will be under
the careful care Of Mr.. John Keech.
Everything in this department will be the
production Of a child twelve years old or
younger. Examine entry book No. 80 Of
the catalogue and see the different articles
that may be entered. Parents are request
ed to encourage their children and make
the display in this department as large as
possible
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

The spargur Reunion, that far famed
and enjoyable reunion that occurs every
year, will be held August 18th, on the re-
union grounds near Rainsboro. Nearly
everybody anxiously awaits the spargur re-
union, and their expectations of a ''good
time" will doubtless be realized
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

There seems to be great rush for the
Mineral Springs in Adams county About
thirty persons from this part of the county
have visited the Springs within the last
few weeks. All report splendid time
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

We are under many obligations to Nv
Joseph G. Bell, a former pupil Of ours, but
now in attendance at the N. N. u. at Leba-
non, for a very handsome twelve-page pro-
gram Of the Thirtieth Annual Commence
ment Of that institution. To us pleasant
memories cling to every building Of the old
university We see from the program that
eighty-hve graduate this year from the Sol
entihc Glass, number Of whom are still
remembered by us. We ale glad TO see the
names Of two Highland boys on the list,
viz: Joseph G.. Bell, of Marshall, and
Oliver N. Sans, Of Rainsboro The Com
mencement viii continue through Wednes.
day, Thursday and Friday, July 20, 80 and
81. The orations viii be chiefly had to-
morrow, the 9Oth, during the day and even
ing tweniy-one orations being delivered
and nine Friday. The subject Of Mr.
SANS omiion IS "Ciyil Service and the
Present Administration" Success bo yours,
boys.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

Miss Jennie Harris, who has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. W. H. Gregg, on Wal
nut street returned to her home at Paducah,
Kentucky, last Thursday morning, after a
visit Of several months.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

a special meeting Of John M. Barrora
Post viii be held Thursday evening, July
5Oth, TO complete arrangements for holding
memorial services for General Grant.
by order Of Commander.
w. n. GBUEnEB, Adjutant.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

The cOlorod people had picnic in Olark's
Grove near New Vienna on Monday and
Monday night Word was received here
Monday night of one Kilgour getting into
a little row there and coming out with a
black eye.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

The O. W. & B. R. R. will run half fare
trains during the Hillsboro Fair on the
HillsbOro Branch and from all points on
the main line between Cincinnati and Chilli
OOthe including these two cities. The trains
returning will leave HiIlsboro on Thursday
and Friday evenings at z lisp m. and make
connections with Midland trains.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

Reports from different parts of the county
say that, with few exceptions, the rain has
reached them and been Of great benefit to
the growing crop of corn. A good crop Of
corn this year would mnkeagreat difference
in the business aspect of the country and,
by relieving the farmers, relieve almost
every other class.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

The Winchester Sentinel, Of July 23d,
has, under the headline Another Highland
County Murder, an account Of the murder
Of John Stout, of Ross county. Why,
Brother Doyle; we don't claim all Of the
murders that occur within a radius Of thirty
miles. The second line Of the clipping
which you doubtless did not read, says he
was killed in Ross county and was q Ross
county farmer. That's all.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

Quite q number of persons from this
place attended Quaker Quarterly at Lees
burg Sunday, but the heavy rain storm in
The afternoon drove many homeward.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

Remember that all entries but sweepstakes
will close at the Fair next week on Wednes-
day evening at p. m. This must be done
in order that the premium lists may be
made up in good time and and no confusion
created.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29
Our Weather sIgnnls ArnIn.

FROM the numerous inquiries we rocoivo
daily It seems necessary for as TO publish
another explanation Of the signals used by
the Weather Bureau, Last week we tried
to explain what the blue sun, blue star and
blue moon as well as the red sun, red star
aud red moon indicated when posted up
by the Bureau. But many do not yet un-
dorstand them. CIT this explanation out
and paste in your hats this time and be
able to know, when you see the red and
blue signal each day, what the condition Of
the weather is. The flags that have been
expected have not yet arrived, and in place
Of them Mr.. Harman, the telegraph opera
tor who receives the dispatches each
morning at o'clock, has made a set of
signals which are posted at the telegraph
office on South High street. The following
explanations are made by II. @. Mondenball.
Of Columbus, Director Ohio MoteorogicoI
Bureau
The Ohio meteorological Bureau. through
the generous cooperation of the nilways
has undertaken to transmit these signals
daily upon the baggage cars of the mail
trains. For this purpose special predict
ions are received every morning from the
u. s. Weather Bureau at Washington
through the kindness of Gen. H0xen
Chief Of the Signal Service. Itmust be re-
membored that these predictions indicate
only probabilities, and that no one can
toretell the character Of the weather with
absolute certainty for twenty-four hours in
advance. Il is believed, however from
past experience, that in the great majority
Of cases the predictions will be verified. Il.
must also be remembered that owing to the
considerable area covered in these predict
IONS, they may partially fail in some partic-
ular locality and yet be generally verified
along the whole line of the road.
The signal will consist of two figures
which differ in color, being red or blue,
and in form, being shaped like the Sun.
the Moon or O Star.
The red color mas TO do with the temper
ature, and the blue with the state of the
weather, rs to rainfall or snow.
CSun-Higher Temperature.
RED",". = MOon-Lowor Temperature.
CStar-Stationary Temperature.
(Sun-Geueral Rain or Snow.
BLUE".". MOon--Clear or Fair Weather.
CStar-LOcal Rain or Snow.
By "higher" or Clover" temperature is
meant that the temperature at any hour of
the day may be expected to be higher or
lower than il was at the same hour the pre-
vious day; and by Stationary" tempera-
ture, that 1t will not vary more than three
or four degrees from the record of the day
before.
Local" rains Ore such as are likely to
occur at one or more points along the line,
out VIII not probably be general" Local
rains are not generally of long duration.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

The small boy will get a show at the Fair
next week. A special premium has been
offered for the best boy rider under I2I
years Of age, also one for tho best fancy
rider on yelooipedo under ten years Of
pUe
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

Mr. VIM. F. BOardman, Of the Denver
(Ool.) Opinion, is in the city visiting his
wife's relatives. He is a journalist from
the word go, and during a quarter of a GEN.
tury's residence in the Rocky Mountains
has picked up a knowledge Of the West
equal to that Of the oldest pioneer, which
makes him not companionable alone for
his excellent qualities as o gentleman but
as an entertaining yarn-swapper as we'll.
His numerous friends are glad to see him
looking so we'll, and the News wishes him
pleasant visit to the home Of his child
hood.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

A party Of young men from this city
"oamped out" at the Rocky Fork Caves last
week, and spent the time in hunting, fish
ing and enjoying themselves generally.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

A society was organized here Monday
night by some Of our best citizens, and
called the "U. s. Grant National Union. ."
The purposes Of the society are to form a
personal insurance company. It already
has thirty-two members, The following
are the officers elected; Pres, S. Lewis
Holiness V. Pres, DR.. J. r. Callahan;
Speaker, DR.. W. Hoyti EI. Pres, W. A.
Harmani Medical Ex., W. Hoyt; sec., W..
@. Duckwall; Fin. Sec, Cass Wright;
Chaplain, F. s. Glenn; Usher, Hugh J..
Ervini serg't-at-Arms, Nate Larkin; Door
keeper, ]. E. Walker; Treasurer, F. s.
Glenn; Trustees, T. A. Walker, DR.. W.
Hoyt, DR.. W. @. Duokwall.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

Complaint is made at Turkey p. o.,
Brushcreek township, that the mail does
not arrive there. The fault is not with our
Postmaster here, but is on account of the
changes in the mail routes. The difficulty
will be settled shortly and it is hoped the
people there will get their mail regularly
hereafter. We understand that the mail
carrier Of the former route in which Turkey
is now included refuses to carry the mail
over it, and his bOndsmen have agreed to
take the route.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

August 5th and 9th are the days for the
G.. A. r. Reunion, or Grand Army Day at
Springfield. That city has already raised
about two thousand dollars to help defray
the expenses Of the encampment.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

There will be no preaching at the NJ. E.
Chuoh of this place next Sabbath, Rev. @.
W. Hetcham icing in attendance at the
Loveland camp meeting.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

A few invited guests spent the evening
pleasantly at Mr.. f. S. Baskin's Saturday.
The AriOn Quartette was one Of the attract
ions Of the evening.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

The racket you have been hearing for the
last week in the vicinity of the Bell Foundry,
proceeds from the new we'll back Of the
foundry buildings. The boys say they will
have water if they must go down hundred
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

Mr.. Elmer Holmes, Of Coutoraold, spent
last Friday in this city.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

Mr.. Walter Faris is our agent for the
News at Pricetown, and any one in that To-
oality desiring to subscribe will please call
on Mr.. Faris and he will minister to your
wants
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

For Sale Cheap-Oider Mill, Corner
Cupboard, 25 Vinegar Barrels, Briar
scythe aud snath, Hand Cart. ETC., oppo-
site City Hall. Gall on e. MArr1nn.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

Mr.. II. H. Long is improving the Brown
House, on West Main street, by enlnrging it
considerably.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1885-07-29

Mrs. ]. H. Richards received a severe
shock from the lightning during the storm
of last Sunday evening. sho was standing
on the veranda Of their home in the West
End, when about noon the lightning struck
a tree in the yard near the house. She was
instantly prostrated to the floor and re-
manned unconscious for some time. DR..
Brown was called in to give medical aid,
and Mrs. Richards is now much improved,
but still feels the effects Of the shock. A
little child Of Richards was playing in the
water Of the aquarium in the front yard
only few minutes before, and narrowly
escaped with its life by going into the
house just in time to escape. Every fish
in the aquarium was killed.