Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-26

SOUTH CHARLESTON, March 2o.-Ldst
Tuesday night we had on exhibition every
phase of weather of which the atmosphere
is capable. The day was warm and pleas
ant, but the evening gave US thunder, light
ming, rain. wind, hail and snow. For a
square-toed equinoxtial, it couldn't be ex-
celled.
The heaviest fall of snow this season
came on Friday last, when about six inches
on the level was measured. This, in March,
has not been surpassed since the snow
storm of March %, 1881.
The concert and lunch at the town hall
last Thursday evening by the now famous
'Smith Family" was. in spite of the incle-
ment weather, a marked success, financial
ly in particular. The ''Smiths" are home
talent, and no mean talent at that. Many
of their pieces were heartily applauded and
brought forth repeated encores. They were
assisted by the South Charleston orchestra,
who rendered some really fine music. After
the concert came lunch, to make up good
measure, with ice cream and cake as extras,
at the close of which not vestige re-
manned to gather up. The whole was for
the benefit of the Presbyterian church,
WHICH UettS d new carpet dllu S6dlo. l0t
net receipts were about SsS.
Two chiefs of our village last Monday
dug up their hatchets, donned the war
paint and started out on the warpath for
scalps. Obijur, chief of the Little Miamis,
left his reservation and crossed the dead
line into the hunting grounds of Nonesuch,
chief of the Uptown tribe, and proceeded
to levy tribute on the latter's domains.
Butting Sill, son of Nonesueh. with Allor.
another son, arrayed themselves against
Obijur and Joined with the old chief in ex-
pelling the invader. The battle was long
and fierce, and the results might have been
fatal to both sides had not the great Hum
yandi, medicine man of the Gar, interceded
in behalf of his tribe. The battle is 10 be
known in history as the Battle of Dead
Mans Gorge"
At republican caucus last Monday even
ing A Bradford, George Warren and Isaac
Landaker were chosen delegates to the
congressional convention to nominate a
candidate for congress from the Eighth
district. They are solid for king Bob.
Pursuant to a call published in our village
paper last Wednesday, the republicans of
Madison township met in convention at
Town Hall, and proceeded to nominate a
straightout republican township ticket. All
was harmonious until 1t came to nOminat-
! ing candidate for township clerk, the
office it was desired to have in republican
hands, the present incumbent being deme-
crat. For this Office there was really but
one candidate before the conventiOn-Mr.
r, P. Walker, a disabled soldier, who
should have received the nomination by
acclamation. Instead, the name of j. II.
| Sypherd was presented, although he had
emphalically declined TO allow his name to
go before the convention, and had author
ized q personal friend not to allow his name
to be presented-that he (Sypherdl would
not accept the nomination if ten
dered him. To head off this move
falsehood was framed, his name
put before the convention, and he was
nominated by large majority. This puts
| the republicans in a worse plight than ever,
as Mr.. Sypherd declares he will not accept
the nomination. and Mr.. Walker is equally
emphatic in his declaration that he will not
be second choice. The balance of the
| township ticket stands: Treasurer, John
| Heiskell; Constables, John Way and j. e.
Garrett; Trustee, w. Ii. Lott.
The canvass for county officers has grown
rather cool, owing to the hot fight for town.
ship offices. Mr.. Waddle is, however,
plodding steadily on. and is liable to have
repeated the ancient chestnut of the tor
toise and the hare. 'sHe who laughs best
laughs last" or words to that effect. Mr..
Elder, for commissioner, is STEADY and
strong" with indications decidedly in favor
! of that berry. For a good fellow, he is just
as good as 'tother fellow.
| Our candidates for corporation offices are
all good men and true, but can not all be
elected, of course. Rowe, for mayor. is a
pretty sure winner, and Way, for marshal,
is in about the same condition, although
Wilhide, his competitor, is popular and is
making a splendid fight. May the best man
flor the place. win.
The Mary A. Wilson property, opposite
the public school building, was sold last
Saturday at public sale, which realized but
$500 25, the property being appraised at
ST. 200. The purchasers, we understand,
were the trustees of the South Charleston
NJ. E. circuit, who intend the place as a
parsonage for their minister.
Mumps have the boards Just now in this
vicinity.
More snow and sleet last Sunday, and
the sidewalks are abandoned. Sinners now
have the advantage, according to scripture.