Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-01-05

MI. rTank SOutnmaid, StenOgrapner NJ
the headquarters Of the department Of
Ohio, q. A. r., organized class for the
study of shorthand writing last night.
The orchestra at the Grand last night
played very delicious new set Of waltzes
from The Marquis'-the new comic opera
that has been such a success in New York.
Mr.. Sam Dodds. of the Tan Handle, has
made his statement to the company for the
last quarter OF 1887. and 1t shows an in
crease Of over $500 on the same quarter
OF 1886.
Uncle Jimmy johnson had an accident to
his hand Monday that will prove to be
very ugly one il not cared for in time. He
drove nail into his hand and Is experience
ing much pain.
Mayor Kelly and Mr.. Joseph Cartmsll, of
the Springfield Engine and Thresher COM
pany. left last evening, via the Pan Handle,
for Chicago. They 90 on business connect
ed with the company.
Mr.. Watson A. Teegarden, advance
agent Of Aldrich's MY Partner" company,
who has been spending the holidays with
relatives and friends here, left last evening
to resume his duties.
Messrs. Hamilton & Brooks, the grain
dealers, report a most satisfactory business
for the last quarter, ending January l.
lsss. 1t far exceeds the corresponding
quarter Of year ago.
One OF the big yellow passenger coaches
of the c. b. 4 .. railroad passes through
Springfield each day on the l. b. Il W.
The car is run on the l. B. 4 W. between
/ Columbus and Peoria, Ill.
Messrs. X. f. O'BrIen. Thomas Walsh.
Marion Pierce and Aug. Schimpfi. Of last
wears popular social organization. the Ori-
ole club. will give bali at Blacks opera
house parlors on Monday evening. January
9th.
Mr.. George Baker, Of the Bennett &
Moulton opera company. which appears
here week in February. was In the city
last night on his way east. the guest of his
friend, Mr.. John A. McCarty. Of the Ga
zefte.
Judge Young was elected president of
the Police Benefit association. which was
organized yesterday afternoon at police
headquarters. The, association includes
the policemen. the mayor and the police
court officials.
Rev. F. NJ. Yates, Of Cincinnati, will
preach at the Universalist church on
Market street. near Pleasant, next Sunday.
January sth, morning and evening. Rev.
Mr.. Yates WAS for twelve minister in the
p VI. church.
! Fire Chief Z. ". Simpson yesterday is
/ sued handsome fire alarm directory. Civ
! ing the location Of each box and designat-
| ing the machinery that is to respond from
any box's call. The card is useful as well
a. ornamental.
| MI. Orean Marsh. promising young
lawyer. OF Blair. Nebraska. is visiting his
cousin. Mr., Will C. Miller, Of 81 Butter
street. Mr.. Marsh is brother Of Mr..
Albert T. Marsh, whose death occurred SC
suddenly some time since.
Mr.. Dan Cronin. chief stage carpenter
for Hanlen's .Fantasma" company. ia in
the city arranging the stage Of the Grand
for the production Of the great spectacle.
MI. Cronin Is recognized the country ovel
as one of the finest of stage carpenters.
The Hanlon company, which plays a
the Grand next Friday and Saturday. mad,
ajump from Philadelphia to Chicago q
the beginning OF the season. and San
d ,dds says they paid the Pennsylvania
Rllroad company sl.95o for their trans
p rtation.
The l. B. 4 W. special with c. S. 4 C
officers will reach here from indianapolis
about O'Clock. They will remain hert
until o'clock. when they will leave fol
Columbus General Bushnell. who Ia one
Of the directors, will join the party and pro
ceed to Columbus with the special.
The night express. No. Q, on the Bee
Line. due here at III q. m, did not arrive
until about 4 o'clock. owing to some cars
being off the track at Dayton. All mail
and through travel for the north and east
were delayed here until this morning at II
O'Clock. when they proceeded.
Mr. Harry Rhonemus gave one of his
celebrated coon suppers to DISTINGUISHED
few Of his friends last evening. Two fat
coons were served with the toothsome &C.
compartments Of roast sweet potato. rich
stuffing, corn-bread and coffee. 1t was the
occasion of a genuine feast Of reason and
flow Of soul.
Mr.. Steinberger has completed his ar
rangements for his modelling class and v III
he at Miss Starritt's studio next FRIDAY
afternoon from l TO 5 O'Clock. Pupils will
please be on hand. Any person who may
wish to visit the class, As an observer, may
do SO for fifty cents-the price of one les
son.
Early last spring. citizen of South
| Charleston visited Wichita. Kan, when
! the boom was up and bought farIu eight
miles from the city, expecting to sell 1t ont
M lots at big prices. The boom is now of
and the farm has been leased for SO per
acre. Go west, young man. and get your
experience.