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JACKSON TOWNSHIP ITEMS.

ED SPiRiT: / think bad hPtter senr
the news from this part of Jackson or
~. Guess" and Little Club" will think
have sunk into oblivion, as it were
j. L. Hssc m brought the Mt Etna
school to c'ose on last Friday. Speak
ing on positive grounds should cav that
an oDg his most useful qualifications as
teacher are untiring patience and ener-
gy, readiness and discrimin alton in cri,i-
cism. and that knowledge OF theory and
prscticsl skill combined, which renders
him capable both of giving specific d.
rectlon and OF furnishing correct models
for the scholars 10 follow The pro.
gtamme OF the last day consisted oi
about 40 recitatons and speeches, each
one folio wed nv music There were quite
a number Of visitors present. After the
exercises o large treat was distributed
among the scholars, after which the
teacher gave quite an interesting farewell
address
An audience was rever hetter enter
tanned tnan the one which assembled in
the Loreye school house on last Tues
dav evening to hear the debaters.
News rather scarce.
What has become OF U Guess and
Little Chub2
Tom says the rink is prospecting under
the management OF the new proprietor
Yours, Ivy
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LECOMPTON.

EPRIL l, 1886.
Ed SPlkIr: To-day Is all fools day
notwithstanding all that, the wea' her this
afternoon seems to indicate that March
is all gone for 1886
Our little village is blessed with call
ers--gentlemeD of course.
The school in this place, under the
management of w o H Butt, closed 6
months term March 20 School this
winter has been one of marked. interes'
both to students and teachers. Literary
was carried on all winter with zeal and
enthusiasm. They seemed to take great
interest in education. On the last day
vas time of satisfaction and grsti6ca-
ton, for all. both young and old, were
there to witness the grand afternoon pic
mic di play, after which few arpropri-
ate rer aiks we're made by John Billman,
Joseph Lafaree and r S Clegg. fol o wed
by The teacher, giving his ideas 10 the
Young student. The exercises we're
closed with song by the choir, "Sweet
Bv and By"
The evening exercises consisted OF
plays as follows: "Father's Birthday"
nv Luela Mver and Charles Billman ;
Witches in Cream bv D Billman, Mag.
gle Butt, VIM Robinson. Teacher,- Ben
Butt and M Waeon6eld; Strategy"
Eta Mver. Eta Wagon6eld, D Billman
and Mollie Wagon6eld; Love and STRAIT
ssy," Teacher, Eta Myer. Daisy Bill
man; "Railroad," o King, c Billman,
Jas Bilman, Wm Robinson "Scandal, -
Mollie Waeon6eld. D Bllmsn, Maggie
Butt, c j Rocker. E. Ia Wagonfeld
Jacob GRAY" D Blllman. Luela Myer,
Cbas and Jim Blllman, VIM Robinson,
Maggie Butt. Eta Myer; Burglar
Alarm" Teacher, Eta Wagon6eld, E
Myer, N Butt. C Rucker; Society
Adda Kelley, L Myer, o King, c King,
J Blllman, c BIllmsn VIM Robinson
closed by song, "Oh, Were l Single
Aagsin," "Rienzi's Address to the Ro.
mans," hv C j Rucker.
The display was witnessed by greal
crowd of people the house was filed to
its utmost capacity, Windows blockaded
On every side, almost as many outside as
inside. Every one proclaiming il the
grandest exhibition they ever witnessed
and the largest crowd ever gathered al
that school house.
James Curtis was one of the actors
and sang song after the close OF every
piece. Jim knows how 10 create laugh
Every body was glad they were there
W.
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SARDIS.
GRANGER.

APoIL =, looO
Ed. SPIRIT: As the other townships
are becoming so famous and prominent
10 your columns. by the many great
things which have happened in the recent
past, and finding Lee inactive in this line
will think her dead or at least asleep
She is wide awake in most things If she
isn't on that point.
This vicinity. with few exceptions, is
having good health and looking forward
to happy, bright summer which will
soon appear on the wings OF the April
winds.
The meeting held at this place by Rev.
Holet closed with glorious success TO the
cause OF Christianity. There were "A
conversions and AZ accessions to the
church.
George Martin, former resident Of
this place, has just returned 10 his home
in Wood County, W. Va, from this
vicinity where he has pleasantly spent q
few weeks visiting friends and acq iaint
ances. Come again, George.
Mr. o r Hubbard and son, two of our
carpenter worSmep. are going to take
their departure soon for the land Of corn
and milk, (the far wesf) where they will
follow their trade for o season
Mr. George Case is now on the decline
mewhat, it is hoped not to last longer
than the opening Of spring weather.
George Thompson 10 prospecting Q
trip to The west this spring. Who viii
take command OF The postofflce ? ST.
Weaver 10 a candidate for the position
aud would co doubt be good man for
it.
Edward Fogert. OF W W, made fly :
ing visit 10 this Eisce recently.
Our school, which has almost closed
is in fourishing condition under the
supervision Of L Wil,ep as principal, J
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Ida Stewart Select Reading, BY Forrie
RsaYerr-,Qeclama,ions, by Johnnie

Declarations. nv Clyde Twinem, Guy
Lynch, Frank Pollitt and R. l. Botten-
field Select Reading, by Mollie Sloan,
Ots Penn, Settle Lynch and Cora Sloan
Defamation. by T. P. U,lom. Dialogue,
ny Belle Ulom. Lou Bottenfeld. Cora
Sloan, Ota Penn, Setla Lynch, C Brown,
H. E Stewart, C. J. Lynch and c. A.
Brown. Essay, by Chas. A Brown.
Remarks bv Teachers, and candy treat.
The sati,t ty Of the programme so
aroused the enthusiasm OF those present
during day, that thew returned home with
q determination OF ::altendiug the enter
tainment at night.
The frat bell rang at half past
O'Clock and by the elapse of half an
hour the house was filed to its utmost
capacity the house was called to order
by President, and the beginning was
sienaized nv excellent instrumental
music from Prof. Sable and Agin Bros.
The Grss thing on the programme was
a burlesqne, initiative G, the actions,
msnner and costume of singing a hun
dred yesrs ago, which was we'll perform
ed and caused appalling laughter.
Instrumental and Vocal music.
Defamation by T. P Uilom.-Inde
pendence Bell.
Instrumental music.
Defamation by c. A Brown.-Church
Organ.
Vocal music.
A lengthy Drama entitled Masterpiece
bv-Miss Cora Mitchell, Julia Brown,
Mr. G B. Lynch and C. A. Bro wn.
Defamation by T. P. Ullom.-The
Raven.
Vocal and Instrumental music.
/. Adjournment.
Considering the taste and fulfllment
of the programme, it certainly surpassed
all others Of its kind in our neighbor-
hood.
LOCAL NEWS.
Miss Flora Bottenfeld who has been
tescbing school at Darlington, returned
home on Fliday last.
MIR. bee UIlom apent Saturday and
Sunday last with his parents OF this
place.
Mr.. John Drum, Of Covineton, W.
Va, is making his annual visit 10 the
people OF this neiehborhood.
Mr. Abraham Davidson was in oui
town to-day.
Oar township election has grown
very exciting, the amendment relating to
tae length of time OF holding offices,
has strengthened prodigious efforts, and
makes office seekers more numerous.
Eli ToUcH-ME-NoT.
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LEW lSVILLE.

MARCH 80, 1885
Ed SPIRIT: The prospect for good
wheat crop this year is Frightening uT'
the faces OF the farmers.
Preparations are making for an unus-
uslly large crop Of tobacco this 81 ason.
We are glad 10 PEE this for We think /, is
by far the most profitable crop We car
raise. 1t is no extraordinary crop at ap
average price that will bring $50 per
acre, or enough money from each acre t.
buy ct least two acres al land. From
experience and observation we find It will
not pay 10 plant to tobacco any but the
best OF ground; for il stance, field tha:
will yield good crop Of corn will MOI
produce 1000 pounds OF tobacco TO th'
acre. What is best under such circum
stances We would say cooer the ground
with manure just as far as it will reach.
he that ope-half or more acre5, cultivate
this properly to tobacco and the balance
Of the field 10 corn and you will he pleas
ed with The result In autumn. II ne mis
take not the general average of tobacco
per acre has been between 800 and 600
pounds per ucre. Now it is we'll kno WI
that 2 600 pounds per acre can, OF an
average season. be easily produced per
acre by high cultivation and heavy appli
cations OF fertilizers Such crop, il
fairly cured, will never hiring less than S.
per cwt OF 800 per acre. Now, how
much ground must be plowed, il planted
to either corn, oats or wheat, to bring
S1002 Again, the fewer acres we plow
the hetter for our billy farms, go easily
ruined by washing.
topics on farming in our county, through
the county papers. Agriculture papeis
does not fill the bill. Weneed the expe.
rience OF those who are hat'ling with the
hils and rocks OF our o,on county.
There ought to be some decided move
made by the farmers for their better pro.
lection from swinilers and the would be
livers on the hard earnings OF the far.
mers without rendering anything like an
equivalent.
The county psper il the proper place
to expose either s,oindling book canvas.
GERS, nurserymen, oats or wheat peddlers
as we'll as the pnrclasers or leasers OF
farms for various purposes; and the bra.
zen lightning.rod man must not be omit.
ted among the eougers.
We are informed that Post 362 G. A.
R. win hold regular meeting at Lewis
vile Saturday evening, April II. Let
all comrades take notice and prepare to
meet at the appointed time
Respectfully, GRANGER.
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ANTIOCH, OHIO.

Ed. SPIRIT: Friday the 26th being the
last dav of our school. the scholars in
order t, make it pleasant and enjoyable
spent Thursday AFTERNOON in tastefully
decorating the house The decorations
were not pr, fuse hut striking, over each
Sindow were hung arches of pine, and
on the walls we're placed pictures to suit
the occasion, and also notices of al
vice and instruction neatly worked out
of pine. Friday morning dawned WITH
the appearance of a rainy dav; but by
8 o'clock, the MIN hus ciou is disappeared.
and iniications Cf pleasant day were
presented. The first bell rang at 10
clock, and the parents and scholars
began t. assemble. A committee OF six
was appointed 10 receive the baskets, and
prepare the table for dinner in the up
per room, =. Mrs. Jane Huffman, Mrs.
Sarah Hubbard. Mrs. Nancy Penn. Mrs.
Wilism and Hodd Pollitt and Mrs
Mag Brown. The house was calledpto
order at half past 10 O'Clock sndssan
hour was spent in select reading and
vocal music by school At half pas
IL we were notified thst dinner was
ready, retiringtD the upper room. We
were astonisbed to see such fine and
bounliful table prepared for US. by re-
quest of committee fifteen minutes was
spent in conversation, during that time
the scholars presented to Prof. Lynch
large rocking chair, be in return very
kindly thanked them, and assured them
that he would keep and treasure it as
remembrance Of them, and the respect
paid TO him % teacher. Prof. Ullom
of the primary department also received
a tine penkn,fe and silk handkerchief b.
in o similar manHe, thanked them Prof
Lynch returning franks the commit.
tee proceeded to pass around the dinner,
all farng sump'unusly, We we're dismiss.
ed uLti half past l o'clock. the pro-
gramme OF the afternoon began by sing.
ing by school, The following is copy
Of the programme:
Destinations. bv Alice Ullom, Josie
Lynch. Carrie Pol.it. Maggie Penn, and
H. E Stewart Select Reading, by C.
j. Lynch. Declausiiuns. by Gail E.
rod, Annie Sloan and Jessie Brown
Select Reading, nv W. B. Lynch and E
C. Oofnhusch. Declamst;ons, by Flor.
once Pollitt. Jennie Twinem and Henry
Breeze. Sele. Reading, by B.lIe Ullom
and Lou B)tt,nlield. Singing. Decla.
nations, by Frank BrowDfeld. Willie
Dornbusch and Harry Koontz Sslec,
Reading. ny T. R Penn and Ella Hun
nard. Declama,i inns, by Roy Davis.
Sam Bromndeld, Mary HendIickson ar d
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EF Being rushed for time and short
of belp Tuesday, We entrusted an item
to the "devl," and there being no time
to spare it was put in the form with
out anyone else getting time to look
over it When the edition was run of
the writer got chance to look at the
paper, and found the combination oil
bad writing aud nutrained workmanship
10 have produced some rather amusing
changes, albeit they were trlhs hu-
mllisting. Following are faw samples
OF what our "devilli can do, and not
half try: "Annegance" for annoyance"
Uniform" for "intormant," "credltave"
for "creditable," 'it' for "in," and
"regut iuceedingly" for "regret tx:eed-
;ngl,."- Bellalre Tribune.
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CIED-Of gastric fever, on the lst day
of October, 1856. CHARLLY e. MAPLE,ol
Jackson County, w. Va, aged ~ years
The deceased was born near Grays.
vile, Monroe County. Ohio; at the age
OF 9 years moved TO Wes, Virginia with
his parents, John N. and Cathatine Ma.
pie. He was Q kind and affectionate
brother. None knew him but to love
him. He will be sadly missed BY the
community. He was always ready 10
lend a helping hand to bis fellow.man,
He leaves a wife and one child. two
brothers, four sisters and many Other
relatives to mourn his lOss; bnt let us
not mourn as those who have no hope,
for to-day Charley. 10 enjoying heaven
with all that heaven means.
FarawelL dear brother, thou art gone
To thinesternal home;
No more thy face we'll see
Until the Judgment morn.
Then we-sball all meet again
Where sorrow never comes,
And fare yell tesrs they never fall,
But Eden's flowers bloom.
There We shall meet our happy friends,
And know as We are known,
And walk the gold paved streets,
And thus surround the throne,
Then farewell, brother Charley, dear.
Thy suffcrings all are DER;
We soop shall meet again
On that celestial shore,
And see cur blessed Savior there,
That bled and died that We
Might obtain eternal life
And woar a crown Of victory. SISTER.
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MORRIsTowN, OHIO.

kPRIL 2, 1886.
Ed. SPIRIT: Thinking perhaps the
readers OF your valuable paper are some.
what interested in Rev. J. Hissom, for-
merly farmer and resident OF Ssrdis,
now minister of the gospel stationed
at Belmont. Not kr owing Of any better
way tor his friends to know of his sue.
cess in his ministerial work concluded
to write brief history of his revivsls
at the ffsrent places u; on bis circuit
and send it 10 you for publication.
He held his first seri Of meetings at
Belmont, which place has always been
noted on account Of its in6delity. Pre-
vious to the revival there were bat few
names upon the church enrolment. In
fact there was but three praying mem
bers in the church. But now what q
wonderful change. Belmont is no longer
based upon lntempersnce and infdelity,
hut she can now boast OF her religion.
Rev. Hissom, assisted by the power OF
God, has done work for Belmont that
no other co1ld do, or at least the re.
demption Of Belmont was hey yond the ex
pectaion of the people. During the re-
vival there were 80 conversions and as
many added 10 the church, some of whom
heretofore bad preached and practiced
in6deiity for 10 these many years BEL
mont is now a strong church snd wide
awake.
After few days rest he began pro-
tracted effort at Burr's Mills, where his
lahors were also crowned with success
The people of Burr's Mills, too, was
somewhat skeplical. but not 30 much so
as al Belmont. Tue result of this effort
Has q grand awakening Of the christians
anu 10 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
For the past three weeka he has been
conducting meeting at Morristown
lnfdelily never had strong hold here,
but the people seemed to be gospel har-
dened FIR quite number OF years past
the NJ E. Church has been spiritually
dead; nor was this lack of spirit and
hrotherly love confined only to the N.
E Church, but throughout the four de.
nominations of this place. During this
meeting The power of God has been
wonderfalIy demonstrated by reviv'ng
the M. E. Church and members of the
different churches, and by destroying
the malice and enmity ,hs, had previous.
lv existed among the protesting chris.
tians of this place. The christians oil
the different denominations are now
working together in christian unity for
the salvation of souls and the advance
ment of Gods Kingdom. At the pres
ent writing there has been forty conyer-
sions, and the good work still continues
Rev. Hissom always has large and
attentive audience to which be reveals
.he word OF God in very earnest man.
ner. His Illustrations are powerful bu
yet simple, beautiful and sublime.
During Rev. Hssom's stay here both
he and his family have won host OF
friends who wish him success in the
grand work be has undertaken Words
are inadequate to express the feeling ex-
isting between pastor and people B..
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Detroit Free Press.-Asa recent wo-
mans suffrage convention ballot could
not be taken because there WAS no hat )
pass, until newspaper reporter offered
his for the purpose. IF it had been at Z
tbeater, where II is highly essential 10
see the stage and what goes on there,
the lack of hats big enough TO bold bel
lots would not have prevented the bal
loting. Until women have leaned to
reepect peoples rigl I, to see and hear
what hey have paid for, they sre not
likely to get any rights OF their own.
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N shit in room No and Miss Weston
in room n, 2

summer, to he taught bv The widely famed
aud noted instructor, Miss Madden We
greatly need such thing in Sardis, for II
seems as much needed as anything We
could mention.
NJ Hofer is doing a good business in
the Touring mill at this place.
Alcide Willard, wife, brother. and
John Haldinause left March 81 for W
T, where they intend growing or blowing
up with the country. We wish them suc-
cess in their future homes.
We are intending 10 enlarge our church
which We 6nd is too small, especially in
Time Of protracted meeting.
Yours truly, GuEss
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The b. s. O. II. r..

The saf st and best Route to the West
No change OF cars of any class to Chi
cago or Cincinnati.
Three through Express Trains daily.
No extra charge for riding on the Chi.
cago Limited.
Special inducements to colonists and
land seekers, for all points in Minnesota,
Dakota, Kansas. Nebraska. Colorado,
Texas, or any point 10 The West, Souts-
west or Northwest
Rates al ways as low as the lowest. Pal
ace Sleeping Cars on all through trains
For time OF trains, rstes, DC. call upon
or address any agent of the B. d o.
r r.
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TIE Prosecuting Attorneys Of the
State met ct Columbus march 80 and de-
cided 10 form permanent association.
A committee was appointed on perma-
nent orgsu'satiop.
Association decided to bring test
case in Supreme Court to decide the
question as 10 whether county prosecu
tors are entitled to 10 per oent OF the
costs collected by the counties from The
State.
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Zantsvil;e Sigaal.-There has heen.
throughout the Senatorial investigslion
remarkable contrast between TIE char
scters Of the testimony offered BY the
two sides. That Of The Republicans
was Of reckless, evasive nature, While
that of the Democrats was definite snd
mistaken BY cross examination. Bot
this "nigger gambler" L yislaturs 10.
pledged not to see anything 10 the light
of reason.
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Excitement in Tex,s.

Great exchement has been caused in
the vicinity Of Paris. Tex, by the re-
uaikable recovery Of Mr.. j. E Corley,
who Was SO helpless be could not turn
in bed, or raise bis heau; every body
said be was d, log Of Consumption. A
trial b, tlle' OF Dr.. Kings New Discovery
was seLt bin Finding relief. be bought
large hct lie and box OF Dr.. Kings
New Life PilIs, by the time he had taken
TWO boxes OF Pills and two bottles oi
the Discovery. be was well and had
gained in flesh ,hirty-six pounds.
Trial B tiles OF this Great Disco very
for Consumption free at Z. W. Pope's.
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The Gazette Of last week seems to
hrve taken offense at the manner Ia
which cpe OF its correspondents called
sSif," of Lewisville, hfs been scoring
she railroad tfIl .ials Of the Marrow
Gauge. The Gazette seems 10 try very
bard In ta'd article TO prevent said "sLY
from speaking h;s mind on said railroad
scbeme. We ere very much inclined L"
think from ons knowiedge OF "sLY that
he h not one 10 be acared tsfore be lie
hurt, Old. "SLs" faced the enemy for
three years In the late war and it 10 raih
er assuming little Tor Brother DoHEsTE
fotry TO scare him With little bird shot
ton hi. iLhslirS.r.
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TIE lower House ef Congress has
passed the Mexican pension bill by .
vote Of 158 TO 6S. providing that all sur-
vivors OF the war with Mexico. soldiers
or sailors who enlisted and served for
ary period during the years Of 1856
rs and honorahly discharged, are to
have pension'of SS per month and sur.
yiying widows at the same rate.
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WAeelias Register Some indiscsse|

Wheeling Register Some indiscseet
newspaper correspondents, badly in need
OF news, started the report that there,
bad been rul ture h.tween President
Cleveland ana Secretary Manning and
that the latter's severe illness was in part
caused by this. But it has been denied
bv every member OF the Csbintt and by
President Cleveland himself. Indeed the
story was regarded as so silly that they
paid no attention TO it till OF late. TINS
perishes another lie.
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Very Remarkable Recovery,

Mr.. e o. v. Willing, of Manchester,
Mich. writes: "My wife has been al
most helpless for five years, so helpless
that she could not turn over in bed
alone. She used two Bottles of Electric
Bt.ers, and is 80 much improved. that
she is able aow to do her own work"
Electric Bitters will do all that is
claimed for them. Hundreds OF testi-
moniss attest their great curative pow
ers O1ly g ty cents bottle at R. W.
Pope's.
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Pittsburg Post.-Senbtor Elmunds
intimstsd, in The closing debste on his
caucus resolutions, that il the cabinet
officers failed to obey the high COM
msnds OF tue Senste, It mieIt decree
their in e lite imprisonment. He wasn't
altogether sure about bis power TO lock
up the President. hut is considering it.
The Senate 10 about the last grip the
Republicans have on the Government,
and they are swelling and strutliue over
It like turkey gobhler.
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81. ClairsUille Gazette--Col. roormsn
has introduced bill providing for the
opening OF the polls s .. m. and 10
close them al 8 p. m. This is good
scheme for news-gstherers.--Belld
Indspendent.
This is just like the Col. he would do
anything tnat wonld disfranchse . la-
boring nan, who works from sun to sun.
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SENATOR VIM. LAwREScE created g
racket in the CO mmiltee room last week
hy msking The charge that Republican
counsel had Witnesses secreted in the
Ioom while others we're testifying, CIV
ing them q chance to make their tes,i-
nony sgree Gov. N YEs stormed at
the accusation but soon subsided.
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The Herald--The Ohio Legislature
has cost the x.pay ers of the State about
Sl25, GOO, and nearly al thes have done
is to attempt come Investigations. They
have even found out after all che cry and
fuss, that 1926" were the correct Demo-
cratic votes as accounted for by the Re.
publican Clerk in the Fourth ward,