Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-15

20 next. The race will come off in connec-
ton with those of the State League at that
time, adding strong attraction to the pro-
gramme already provided for, and insuring
the attendance Of some of the most famous
bicyclists from all parts of the country and
Canada, the contest foe the half-mile cham
pionship being open to the world.
Mrs. R. 8. Wood Tuesday extracted from
her hand a needle which had been in year
and FIVE days. The needle entered the palm
of the hand and came out back of the thumb.
Mr.. A. R. Ludlow formally rendered his
declination as the Prohibition candidate for
Mayor, on Monday, and R. s. Thompson was
nominated to fill the vacancy.
Mr. John q. Montgomery, head-wsiter at
the Arcade Hotel, was married to Miss Alice
Talbert, on Wednesday. They went to CIn-
cinnati on their bridal touri
The Fire Department and Patrol House
cost $s3. in cash, for February.
The Weighmaster's collections amounted to
| SS7.40, last month.
The report of the Water Works Trustees
shsws collections amounting to s523.57; dis
bursements, 81, ,5o6.sl for February.
| The Mayors report for last month viz:
amount received for licenses Sc; fines $lo2;
total $l0s.
The ordinance granting privilege to the
District Telegraph Co. to erect poles, wires
etc, was carried to a third reading and passed
by the Council, on Wednesday night.
The Police pay roll amounts to 81, ,2s4.33;
Fire Department claims s., ,O35.l4.
The infrmary directors have squad of ten
people on their hands in Greene county, tor
whose maintenance the authorities there
claim compensation from this county. Under
their construction of the law, the Clark county
board deny their liability, and the legal point
is awaiting settlement.
C. W. Fairbanks, attorney for, and heavy
stockholder in the Dayton and Ironton rail-
road, says that the road viii be converted
into standard gauge, and that 81, zoo, QUO
will be expended in the reconstruction and
improvement.
The jury in the case OF Thomas N. Offutt
vs. Whiteley, Fsssley & Kelly was charged at
l: 40 Thursday p. m. and retired. After an
absence Of seven minutes only, returned into
the court and reported q verdict for the de-
PENDANTS.
Roberts Myers, founders and machiuists
of this city. whose extensive shops are at the
East End, on Lagonda avenue, have been
awarded the contract for furnishing the cast
iron material for the cable Tor "grip") rail-
road to be constructed in Cincinnati.
The first thunder and lightning Of the sea-
son arrived on Wednesday night.
Mr.. J. s. wbipple came down from Column
bus Thursday.
Mr. Frank Davidson left on Wednesday for
New Orleans.
The famous Mendelssohn Quintette Club,
probably the most perfect small organization
Of instrumentalists in the world, will be here
about the 18th Of April, under the manage
ment of Mr.. Harry Bean and Ar. James Mar
tindell. The flute player is Vim. Sehade,
former Springfield boy.
Miss. Georgia Taylor, of East Fifth street,
leaves today for Springfield, o.. where she
will take q position As stenographer of the
Champion City shops.-Dayton Journal.
James L. Kirk of the Arcade Hotel, visited
in Dayton on Wednesday.
Mrs. James Norton, who has been sick for
some time, is now recovering.