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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-08
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To the Editor Of the Globe Republic:
In yonr issue OF February lst appeared
an article on mixed schools whose purport
is detrimental to the interests of the col
ored people OF this community; and, as l
am a taxpayer as well as so-called "col
ored politician" l respectfully beg leave
through the columns of your journal to
say that every colored taxpayer and all
soberminded people and parents who have
children to school are unqualifedly in
favor of mixed schools, and a canvass
With pen and paper, which will be made in
. few days, will attest it.
We don't want mixed schools because
we believe that the association of white
and black children will add prestige to
either, but because il no other way can
we procure the same advantages other
children have, and for which we help to
pay, as well as for our own inferior facil-
tiles.
The animal who set up such brag in
last Sunday issue about the aboiition OF
mixed schools has no doubt been browsing
on the rich grass of a teachers or a jani-
tors salary, and smelt from atar off the un-
erring decree that will demand his exodus
What else could sctuate anyone to write
such bold arrant lies and silly idle trash
1t the leading colored politicians of Spring
field are not its best citizens, then all the
colored people Of Springfield are profit
gates. The inhuman wretch, as indeed he
must be. thinks it will be good for colored
children to walk three or four miles to
school Where is there q parent, where
is there fool, who thinks that there is a
parent who indorses such barbarism2
Mixed schools here in Sprine field is a
fixed fact. 1t is the result of no hot-house,
exotic sort of sentiment, but the culmina-
ton OF years OF continuous agitation by an
oppressed people, who will be satisfied
with nothing less than an unconditional
surrender of their just rights as citizens.
porSr
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-08
ONE MORE UNFORTUNATE.
John Olinger, a Yard Man, Killed by the
Cars Yesterday Morning-His Body Hor-
ribly Mangled.

John Olinger, a Yard Man, Killed by the
Cars Yesterday Morning-His Body Hor-
ribly Mangled.
At half past eleven o'clock, yesterday morn
ing, another one of those deplorable accidents
which frequently occur in the lite of a rail-
roader, happened, by which young man
named John Olinger, lost his life in q horri-
bic and sickening manner. Ever since last
July Olinger has been employed in the l. B.
l. W. yards and was a good, steady,
sober, and Industrious workman. 1t
seemed as if fate had decreed that
he should die a violent death, as twice before
in the past two months he has been injured by
the cars. Yesterday morning at the time men,
toned, the yard engine was switching cars
Just east of Linden avenue. Olinger entered
between two cars to make a coupling, and
moment later vas lying lifeless corpse un-
der the wheels. 1t is not known exactly how
it happened, but it is supposed when
the cars came together he either
stumbled or slipped, aud fell under the car.
The wheels OF one car passed over his right
leg from one end 10 the other, crushing it in
to shapeless mass. As soon as the engine
could be stopped, he was picked up and car
ried into the tool house. The patrol wagon
was Immediately summoned, and took the
remains to Coroner Coleman's office, where
an inquest will be held Monday evening.
Olinger is young man, % years Of age,
and married. He and his wife boarded at
No. II South Market street, where he also
has 3 brother. As soon as the terrible acci-
dent happened word was Immediately sent to
his wife, and the scene when she heard it
was truly pitiiul one. They had been mar
ried but one year.
Last night when he went home he told the
landlady that he wanted his breakfast
early in the morning, as in case he
failed to report at six o'clo'k, he would be
"laid Off tor ten days. Had his seeming mis-
fortune occurred, the unfortunate fellow
would have escaped his horrible death. From
all that can be learned, IT WAS purely an acci-
dent for which no one is to blame.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-08

Quite an interest has been taken by the
members and friends OF Wiley Chapel. The
Committee Of Arrangements met at the
church last Tuesday evening to further the
object in view and appointed subcommittee
of ladies to make and borrow fine needle
work, and it was further agreed by the COM
mittee and trustees that all articles loaned or
put on exhibition will be under the super
vision OF the trustees, Committee of Arrange
ments, and positive assurance given for the
safe return of all articles loaned in as good
condition as when borrowed; and any friends
having articles of antiquity will confer ia
vor by informing Elder Tate, of committee.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-08

>--,-N -
express agents would think | was stretching
things little, when gave you what | did
last time about the circus animals being sent
around the country by express in old times"
said our old friend the express agent as We
dropped in upon him, yesterday. "Why.
don't remember what . regular Zoo con-
| vention it was from the time they were
trucked in off the Panhandle root (root is the
proper caper, You know till they took the
bus for the show-ground. Don't remember
how economical Barnum was about saving
| express charges? He always packed the
animals in boxes like sardines, ana it was
sight to see the poor things come out of their
respective packages, and take their regular
stuftin' from the lumber yard. You bet his
advance agent never billed town for
show unless there was a saw-dust factory in
active operation in the vicinity. But after
they were all fixed up again and gorged full
OF their regular meal, and they began to re-
cover their spirits again, the evening social
would begin.
|
criticism of the other animals when he got
at 1t once. One evening he and the festive
old dude the rhinOcerous were sitting together
on sheir front piazza looking over the book in
written, to be sold in front of their cages for
25 cts, each. during the performance. l no.
ticed him give a start OF indignation after he
had licked his thumb and turned over the
leaf very carefully, to where it spoke about
the tonlyssgrave-ghoul-man n-eating-hyena-now-
on-eIhibition. Yes, be said, there he is over
there in that opposite cottage. Don't you
see him with his glass eyes blood-shot with
poke berry juice, and sardonic expression
Why, said old Ksng, that old yaller dog is
stuff full enough of saw-dust to be member
of the Lumber De ler's Association and have
free excrrt TO Muskegon. He used to live
out here in Bethel township, and when be
first come into the Aggregation he wss billed
all over christendom and South Charleston,
as one of Tecumseh's yaller dogs. But
that wouldn't do for a Springfield show,
so now he has just returned
from a season under the old masters in
Europe and Paris, of course, and Is posing as
the only living msn-eatiug hyena. Why,
continued old Kang, be 'tessed up to me tina,
he was afraid % read his own biography be:
cause it affected his nervous system and su-
perinduced insomnia. He also said to me
that were it not for little youthful indiscre-
ton of his'n with the farmers sheep out in
his childhood home OF dear old Bethel, and
that the statutes Of limitation had not yet
run out, he'd rather hunt skunk out on old
Honey or Donnelre creek, than to have to
glare into vacancy with a glass eye, and a
sardonic expression, for 81 month in this
Great Moral Aggregation.
At this, the dandy Rhino. had to burs,
forth into laughter, which broke up the con-
versstionale, aud old kang said that such
levity was uncalled for. So he put his book
back in his front hip pocket and closed the
literary session.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-08

hotels, and you will find many of them.
Some are simply initials OF visitors, but
many of them have history behind them
that would read well in a novel
II you are curious You can make the ex-
animation yourself, and | will warrant that
there is not an old hotel in your city that
does not give some evidence of very mys-
terious system of communication carried on
by the travellers. don't say that any OF
them are now used by burglars, but a very
friendly correspondence can be kept up in
this way, and would like to tell you Of a
prominent actor. now on the stage, who
communicates with an actress in another
company very successfully. by well under
stood plan OF this kind, and its discovery lead
afterwards to a very sensational divorce in
the New York courts.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-08
First Things About Springfield.


James Demint is recorded as the founder Of
this city, A. D. 1899.
Mrs. Simon Kenton was the first to suggest
the name OF Springfield.
New Boston, deserted village, long since
gone, but once occupying the sight OF the old
| Piqua battle-ground, made the first effort Tor
the location OF the county-seat of Clark
county, at that place.
Lagonda was first Ough Ohonda, meaning
| IN the Indian Ian. uage, Bucks Horn or Little
Horn. Then it was Frenchifed to La Ohonda,
and then Yankeeized to Lsgonda.
In the original plat OF the city, what is now
Main stIeet was South street, and our present
Columbia street was then Main street.
John Daugherty made the first survey OF
the city in 1901.
The first business enterprize was distillery
by the founder of the city, John Demint.
One of the present most valuable business
blocks of the city, was first traded tor pack
OF playing cards.
Griffith Foos opened the first hotel, in June
1901, on south side Of Main street. a short
distance west OF Spring street.
Archibald Lowry erected the first hewed-
log mansion" on the alley west of Lime
itone about half way to High street.
The first mill was built by Demint at the
mouth of Mill Greek. 1t had capacity Of Is
bushels of corn in twenty -four hours.
The frst real big bail was held at the
Foos tavern in 1905, in honor of the opening
of the Franklinton road.
Chas Stowe, of Cincinnati, was the first
merchant, and occupied large log building
with stone chimney, which was regarded
as quite aristocratic. 1t stood on the South
side OF Main street, near Primrose alley.
In 1904, there were but four graves in the
old graveyard, one of which was Mrs. James
Demint, who died in 1903, and was probably
the first intermeat.
Walter Smallwood was the first black
smith,
The first settled preacher was Rev. Saul
Hinkle, OF the NJ. E. Church. He afterward
became Methodist Protestant.
Dr. Richard Huut first practiced medicine
in this locality.
The first court was held in two story log
house, which stood near the present First
Baptist church.
Robert Rennick kept the first post Office
at his mill on Buck creek and afterwards on
Nam street short distance west of the Re-
fpublc building.
Tue first mail route, according to the docu-
ments at Washington, was established in
1904, with Richard Mcbride as postmaster.
Nathaniel Pinkard opened the first school,
1906.
Ten dollars was considered fair price for
4 fine young horse, which Griffith Foos con-
.ributed toward the first church building
The church was erected in 1910, by the "New |
Lights on the lot west of Mill Run and |
South of Main, in the rear of the Funk |
building.
The frst court held in September, 1905,
ried the first case which was that of . man !
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-08
The Citizens Meeting in Aid OF the Poor.

The meeting called for Friday night, at
the mayors office, to consider plans for further
aid of the poor of the city, was well attended
by the most prominent business men and
leading citizens of the city The report OF
the relief committee OF the Woman's Beneyo-
len Society was discussed, and the result was
that quite liberal sum of money was placed
at the disposal OF the Benevolent Society,
whose labors had been so uutiring for the
past twenty-nne years In rendering ASSISTANCE
to the poor of Springfield. 1t appears, how
ever, that, in some cases, the supply for the
poor has been consumed by unworthy per-
sons, and in the determination Of the question
as to who were really needy has brought the
various aid organizations in the city into
some conflict, and Misunderstanding. For
instance, it was stated that the W. B. Society
had recommended persons to the township
trustees for assistance, TO whom the trustees
had already given aid, and hence many mis-
understandings had arisen. Then there were
persons who were receiving duplicate al
from the various organized charities. But
still the questioa remains that there are many
families in the city who are really suffering,
and deserve the aid they really ought to re-
ceive. Hence the necessity of some under
standing and harmonious action by the vari-
Gus organizations, so that the largest number
of the deserving poor may be reached and
helped. The legal authorities no doubt mean
well in what they have done; they have no
doubt proceeded according to law, they may
have had good reasons for not rendering aid
in certain cases where the parties were recon-
mended by the W. B. Society. because of better
information as regards the real needs of the
| parties so recommended. There seems TO be
| no further cause, now, for complaint by the
society, since a better understanding and a
more united action may be gained by closer
counsel together.
| Because of some mistakes made; because
some persons who may not have deserved it,
or have not made the best use of what may
have been given them, these things do not
afford sufficient excuse, for those who are
able to give to the poor, to withhold their
charities. The grand idea that seems to per-
meate the people is to help those who are in
actual need; TO give to the poor literally.
Let the good work take fresh courage, and
the organized charities OF the city, by fire.
quent counsel together, proceed to the noble
work hand in hand together
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-08

crack one of his men with g billy, cutting
his head open over the left eye. At the jail
the trio gave the names of Frank johnson,
VIM. Lane and John Stersnickle The latter
is the one struck, and has a molder's kit of
tools and a card from the Union at ST. Paul,
MINI. The charge is petit larceny. Two of
the men claim to be from Sandusky aud the
other from "south of Mason b DiIon's line" !"
At the infrmary officer Wilson was chang
ing his pistol from one pocket to another
when it was discharged, the ball grazing his
finger and passing into lounge or bench in
the office
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-08

As We have so many proposals like the
above, without the time to reply to them
BY letter, we hope the various ambitious
writers will consider our response to this
Indiana lady as addressed to them all.
The first chapter of the 9-chaptered story,
sent with the foregoing note, is good and
thrilling and worth great deal Of money;
but we have too little room in our columns
and too much room in our pocketbook to
afford to pay for original literature just at
present. Wait. Some other time.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-08
MAS 1T SIICIDEc

Ii was an old man. It-for he was
dead He had been found in an old lum-
Der yard, living face upward and eyes
open, as If he had at last seen something
in the stars friendly to him.
On examination, it was found that the
: veins at his wrists had been cut and he
had bled 10 death A dull old penknife
with blood on the blade lay beside him.
Poor old mani denied even the luxury OF
suicidel Morphine, chloroform, quick
poison, the pitiiul emptiness OF his pockets
showed be was not able to buy. He hal
to get out OF the world as he could. A
horrible saving at the wrists with an old
kniiei
But was it suicideP 1t so appeared by
the evidence; but it was not. he never
killed himself. Some woman killed him.
The fine contour Of features. the sbspely
forehead. in its full halo of silver hair,
the pleasing and expressive mouth. all
proved this.
Some woman killed the old man. And
it was a woman that had been very near
to him. too. 1t was his mother, or sister,
or sweetheart, or wife. or daughter.
Perhaps it was his dear old mother.
She would have given her hearts blood
for him. She would have tramped with
bare and bleeding feet the whole world
over to find him and bring him home.
He was her beautiful, wayward boy, who
had torn himself from her when she was
reproving him for some wrong with moth
erly tears and heart-break. and had never
let himself be heard OF by her again.
Years she had looked for his return. had
written everywhere for tidlngs OF him,
hoped for him, longed for him, and at last |
Al, kened and died for him He was on his /
way home to beg her forgiveness when hs
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-08

A revival of marked interest prevails in the
congregation of Central Methodist Episcopal
Church in this city. The meetings COM
menced with the week Of prayer, and have
continued until the present time. Friday night
many were turned away for want of room.
An unusual religious interest obtains among
all classes, and particularly among young
men and young women. The interest in
creases every day, aud the meetings will
continue through this week. A number OF
are reported.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-08

A friend who appreciates rural delights
and understands our enjoyment of ths
private invitation to come away" to them
As the invitation, however, seems to be
general, we take the liberty Of making il
public, for the information OF such OF our
readers as may be casting about in their
minds where to go the coming summer
Ed. GLOBE. REPUBLIC
XESIA, Ohio. January 81, 1885.
DEAR COLONEL:
Come away vi, me to the valley dark,
Where The bug doth creep and the worm doth
c-awl;
Where moss grows rank on the dull wet bark
And gushlng streams mid the rocks do fall;
Where the wild rae oons t, the wildcats growl
An, the lonely o,.ossum's den is found;
Where the weasel squeAks To The hooting owl
Aud the sy mink peeps from its hole j. the
ground.
o C me let US go where the willy fox
And rear their young mid the crAggy rocks
All hidden away in the lonely deli.
ocome with me where the polecst stays
Aud the bat and whippoorwiil are seen;
Where chipmunks oft on woodchao Ks gaze
And the lad squirrel bsrks at the wolverine.
o come, o come, where the wild winds moan
Aud the bullfroE's dreariest croaks are heard;
Where The Ulae iIzard dart from stone to stone
Meath the eye, agcg, OF the sagle-bird.
o come, my fIeind let US HE away
To tue home serene OF the musksllonge;
Where the wild geese Quack, and the sand-crsnes
Psy.
And the muskrsts meath the waters plunge.
Let US fee sway from the haunts of man,
And ma.e our home in the midst Of bog;
Where snake eedsrs feed and the pelican
Swallows polli~og after polliwog.
Let US wander of to the moaning wood,
And spend oar days by powered stream;
Where he b light and dark and bad and COED
Are always and only what they seem.
H,sts away with me to the moonIt wild.
To the spot where alone man neer is blue;
Let US seek for home obscure, eIiled,
Where banks ne'sr break nor bills fall due.
We will wsnd onr way from the world of pride
FIon It's worrying bsuoles seek release;
We will 90 where the Dlacksnakes smoothly glide
On their lonely, wavy paths Of peace.
NE WARE
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-08

Mr.. F. C Burnand has, in recent num-
Der of the Fortnightly, discussed the social
status of actors and actresses. He has
made the act lrs and actresses mad by tell
ing the truth; which is, that ito belong to
the stage in England or Americal is not
an honor in itself" The theater persons
should not distress themselves about this.
For "4ct well your part, there all the
honor lies"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-08

Both sides of D.. Lessepss Panama ca
nal will be lined with graves. The nun
Der of laborers' lives that will be sacrificed
ia that treat work will be appalling
Yellow fever is the standing pestilence in
that tropical strip OF land between the
two seas. The annual death-rate there
now is eleven in one hundred OF the popu
lstion The director-general of the canal
company has lost every member of his
family from the fever.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-08

chapter the remaining Will be times as
lenghey as this each Weak i Wish to no
how much you Viii pay me for the story i
only send you Shor. peace this Weak if
you Wish me to right the remaining plas
let me no by return mail and oblige
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-08

The Chicago News says that the choice
was offered John r, Mclean between r
cabinet position and the sheriff s adver-
tising in Hamilton county, and that he
unhesitatingy took the advertising. He
would rather spite Halstead than be presi-
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-08

The owners of silver mines had con-
ven,ion in Denver the other day and re-
solved most emphatically and almost fran
tically against the suspension OF silver
coinage. They are suspected OF inter
ested motives.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-08

The president and his family will take
up qnarrers at the Arlington Hotel in
Washington. 1t is stated that be will go
to that hotel and pay his bills like any
other guest. That is to say, the Arlington
is run on business principles, and is neu-
tral in politics and religion.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-08

An exchange (ot Boston) says that
Henry James, the novelist, does not know
anything about Boston. That settles
James. A man that does not know Boston
does not know beans
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-08

Mrs. Ella Wheeler Wilcox. who as Ella
Wheeler wrote so POLITICALLY about hell,
has, since her marriage, gone into rehg-
ious subject She is not so much at home
as she was, and her poems lack the old
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-08

More than ten thousand Irish laborers
have been dismissed in London since the
last dynamite explosion there. lrishmen
of the o O'Donavan- Rosa stripe are helping
the Irish poor.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-08

We can pile testimonials mountains high OF
the efficacy OF DR.. Young's Latest Discovery
for Consumption. 1t is . specific for Coughs,
Colds in the Head or on the Lungs, Whoop-
ing Cough, Group, and Hay Fever. Do not
fail to keep bottle In your house. twill
save you money. Sold by N. W. Webb l.
Co., 60 Arcade.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-08

The man Cunningham, whom they have
under arrest in London charged with the
dynamite outrage, has an unsavory record,
and stands a good show OF getting himself
into serious trouble.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-08

Mr.. Cleveland is still an unknown guam
tity. Nobody knows what be is going to
10 or whom he is going to call into his
cabinet He is an OBJECT of interest.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-08
A WRITER WHO WANTS PAY.

Mr. Eadator Sir as am righting for
papers thought Would see il you Would
Like this for your paper this Is Short
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-08

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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-08

"Frenchy" WE'LL, of Buffalo, formerly of
this city, is at the Lagonds House.