Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-03-22

II.
Nr. Harrington wishes to say positively that
he is not in the ring, and does not desire or
enjoy any such notorety.
Dan. Dugan, of Springfield, is visiting
friends in the city.-Kenton Republican.
Major Bickham, of the Dayton Journal, is
credited with the statement that he would
bet great odds against Springfield having a
public building in the next three years. He
saiu Dayton got such an appropriation sew
eral years ago, but they haven't seen the
building yet. General Keifer says that the
Dayton bill was mismanaged hence its de-
feat, but that SpringfeId's appropriation is
assured beyond all doubt, and will suffer no
delay.
The city Gas bill (snd sundries) for Feb
ruary was 81, ,592.54.
Mr.. ]. c. Holloway and daughter have re-
turned from the country, after an absence OF
three weeks, and are sat home"
After an absence of years Dr. Samuel
Ridenour, formerly Of this city, now of Mex
leo, Iud., is in the city, looking up former
friends
Conductor A. Reaser, of the P, c. 4 st.
L. Railroad, lost large black pocket-book
on Sunday. He thinks he must have dropped
it between the Lagonda Hotel and the Ar
cade restaurant. The book contained Q cash
fare receipt book; pass from Columbus TO
Akron and return via. c., A. Il C. Railroad,
also one hundred dollar bill ani several
twentes. Mr.. Reaser is especially concerned,
about his railroad papers, which are only
valuable to himself. The finder will be 5, it.
ably rewarded by confering with Mr.. Reaser.
The council passed the ordinance doing
away with the whole system of chain gang
fees, as paid the Mayor and Marshal from the
city treasury. making saving Of from 500
| to $3.50 per month in case of each officer.
This goes into effect with the officials to be
elected next month.
The Wittenberg class of SO burned their
chemistry" Tuesday night At late hour
the citizens of the college end OF the city were
startled by the music of a full band winding
the doletullest OF dirges. and by the ghcstly
spectacle of a long procession of whte-robed
| figures slowly trailing along behind the band.
But they OWNED the truth when the column,
campus. proceeded, with a series of Mysterious
performances about large fre-classically,
| ''pyre"-ending in great flashing of un-
earthly colored fires, chorus OF sepulchrsl
grosns and base drum solo.
| Mr.. Geo. Steele arrived home Thurs lay
morning from Ft. Wayne, Ind, where be
was on business for the Blakeny Foundry
Company.
Miss Ida Dinner, one of Daytons hsnd-
some and accomplished young ladies, visited
Miss Nora Wood, OF the North Side, on
Thursday.
Mr.. R. F. Ludlow, of this city, was re-elec-
ted Grand Treasurer of Ohio Royal Arcanum.
The next session will be held in Cleveland,
third Tuesday Of March, 1856.
| Dr.. Russell, wi the assistance OF Drs Nc
Laughlin, Meranda and Reynolds, removed a
rumor weighing two pounds from the neck
of Mrs. Chris. Swells, of Pearl street, on
Wednesday.
| Perhaps one of the most enjoyable even
ings of the season for the youngsters) was
Wednesday at the residence of Mr.. John
Coony, II being.the 18Th anniversary of his
1 IL IL, T.
showed that Johnnie has lots OF friends
Good music and dancing interviewed until
9:3o, when all went home wishing Johnnie
many returns.
The Central Ohio Eclectic doctors held
their monthly meeting at the Lsgonds House,
Wednesday, with a good attendance. Drs.
Russell and Butcher gave interesting lectures.
The Centrals are arranging tor the meeting OF
the State Association here in May. The Art
Hall at the Fair Grouad will be rented, and
refreshments of all kinds will be served.
Easter Sunday will soon be here, let the
eggs be silently hidden away.
The Soil Tillers have been in session at the
court house during the week, and many very
important questions to the farmers have been
ably discussed.
Thursday afternoon VIM. Peel, well
known resident, brought suit in Squire
Rightmyers court against the new proprie-
tors OF the Columbia rink for $500 damages
for refusing his wife admission to the rink
An attachment was gotten out aud served
early in the evening, eighty-eight pairs Of
roller skates being seized, bagged up and
taken to Squire Rightmyer's Office and
dumped in a pile on the floor. The suit
is supposed to have resulted from the
fact that the proprietors requested Mrs. Peel
to stay away from the rink The skates
were replevined Friday, as they belonged to
Mr.. G. A. Neleh. The rink will go on as usual.
Messrs. Schmidt and Kuutz seem deter
mined to merit the patronage of the best class
of people who desire to avail themselves Of
the healthful and invigorating exercise on
the rollers.
Mrs. Rebecca A. Stratton was granted a
divorce on Friday from Robert S,ratton, on
grounds OF cruelty.
The 5th Battery has received vouchers for
the balance of their pay for recent services.
| Mayor Constantine arrived home on Thurs
day evening, in time for the Democratic con-
| vention.
| Andy Gaier, a well known saloonist, was
| fined $40 and costs in Mayors court, Tues
| day afternoon, for violation OF the ten
O'Clock ordinance.
Mr.. Newman, of the local lodge OF the
United Order of Honor, presented the lodge
few EVENINGS aro with a nice new altar for