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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-03-30
Obituary..

joel Gibison died on March %
1889, aged 50 yrs Q mths.
The subject of this sketch was
born in Monmouth County New
Jersey Sept %, 1907, moved with
his parents to Pickaway County,
o. when but eleven years of age.
In 1896 he moved to Laurel Up.
Hooking County, and in 1S49 bought
the farm where he has lived until
his death.
In March 1928 he was united in
marriage to Miss Elizabeth Friend
of this county. In 1886 he was
married the second time to Mrs.
Susan Judy, who died in 1872, in
1865 he was again united the third
time in marriage to Miss Almira
Keller, who still survives him.
Father Gibson was one of our
oldest citizens and has served our
TIP. in different capacities, having
been elected to the offices of Con-
stable, Trustee, Treasurer and JUS
tice of the Peace.
For nearly fifty years he has been
a faithful member of the U. B.
Church and for many years an ex-
horter.
Politically Mr.. Gibson was a
Republican. In all his dealings he
was just and honest and would
rather be wronged than to wrong
any one.
He was buried beside his former
two wives in his private burial lot
two miles west of Gibisonville on
what is known as the Moore farm.
He leaves wife and three small
children besides II host of friends
to mourn. His remains were fol-
lowed to their final resting place
by large concourse of friends and
laid to rest on last sabbath. Fun
eral services by Rev. S. Iinn.
A. r.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-03-30

A lady citcs the following pretty in
cident of tie pleasure her canary
derived from seeing his reflection III a
bit of looking glass:
Some time ago | purchased canary
at a bird store. The little creature was
thus accustomed to companionship of
its kind. 1T my home it was alone.
The pretty little songster was evil
IDENTIFY homasick 1t would not sing,
it would no. eat. but just dropped and
pincd. ] talked to it, chirped to it,
and tried my best to cheer birdie up III
vain.
was on The point of returning the
canary to the bird store, when friend
said, Give him a piece of looking
glass" | did so. l put piece OF
broken mirror as large as my two
hands outside the birds cage, and fas-
tened it there.
He hoppcd down from his perch
almost Immediately, and going up
close looked in, seeming delighted.
He chirped and hoped about, singing
and putting on ell the pretty airs he
was master OF.
He Yves not homesicll at all after
that. He spends much of his time
before tho glass. and when he goes to
sleep at night he will cuddle down as
close to the glass as lie can, very
likely thinking he is getting near &c
that pretty bird he sees in the mirror.
/ often let him out into the room
where he can have more liberty. If
put that bit of glass anywhere in the
room he will find it, and spend most
of his time before it, and he sings his
sweetest songs to his own beautiful
reflection. on.-Youth's Companion.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-03-30
A Family of Cranl.s.

There resides in Urbana, O., veri-
table family of cranks. Their name
is Glenn, and two sisters and bro
ther are now living. Years ago the
father bought coats for the boys, but
neglected one of his sons, John, Jr.,
whereupon the boy said he would
never wear coat as long as his father
lived. He went upstairs to his room,
where he remained until fourteen
year after, when the father died. The
house was afterward painted all over
with the most grotesque and curious
designs. While John, the peculiar,
and brother We're disputing about
these designs, the brother said, John,
! wish you would go upstairs and
stay there" John did So remaining
as before for four years, coming down
to attend the brothers funeral. John,
the recluse is bleached as white as a
woman because of his long coniine-
ment. He is 65 years old. A sister
has charge of the finances, but the
sisters and brother live secluded life,
never mingling with the world with
out.-New York World
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-03-30
An Honest Woman.

"I see you are advertising fine
creamery butter at thirty cents"
said an old woman who entered a
Michigan-avenue grocery yester-
day. "Is it butter or is it oleomar-
garine?"
ats butter, madam, and the very
best" said the grocer.
"Sure it amt oieomargarine ?"
"Perfectly so. I'll warrnt it,"
The woman turned to go, when
the grocer asked:
"Won't you try few pounds ?"
"No, 1 don't want none. l want
some oleomargarine."
81 have that too," said the dealer,
"put up in boxes and labeled"
"How much is that pound ?"
eighteen cents"
"That won't do. / want to pay
Just as much for it as butter is
worth"
"You can do that if you want to;
/ amt sayin' word am II" said
the man. "But why do you want
top"
"Well, you see, Tve been giving
my boardeas the best butter, and
they guy me an call me oieo. L
vow it's butter, and they won't be-
lieve me. Now / want to get
some oleo an tell 'em what it is.
They'll think / lie an eat it for
butter. But l don't want to make
u cent out of ii. Pm an honest
woman"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-03-30
Ghr Sun
For 1889 and for the Democracy.

The Sun believes that the camp
paign for the election of II Demo
cratic Congress in 1890 and DEM
ocratic President in 1892 should be-
gin on or about the fourth of next
March. The Sun will be on hand
at the beginning and until the end
of the most interesting and impor-
tant political conflict since the
war, doing it's honest utmost, as
ever, to secure the triumph OF the
Democratic party and the perman-
ent supremacy of the principles
held by jefferson, jackson and
Tilden.
The great fact of the year is the
return to absolute power OF the
common enemy of all good Demo-
crats-the policical organization
for whose overthrow the sun
fought at the front for fifteen years
the memorable years of Grant and
the Fraud Hayes, and Garfield and
Arthur.
1t is the same old enemy that
Democrats now confront, and he
will be intrenched, in the same
strong position. 1t has been car
ried once by brave and hopeful
fighting. Do you not believe with
the Sun that the thing can be done
again? Wait and see!
The hope of the Democracy is in
the loyal efforts of the united press
cherishing no memories OF past
differences in non-essentials, for
getting everything but the lessons
Of experience, and that victory is
duty.
Probably you know the Sun al
ready as a newspaper which gets
all the news and prints it in in
comparab!y interesting shape;
which chronicles facts as they oc-
cur and tells the truth about men
and events with absolute fearless
ness, making the completest and
most entertaining Journal publish
ed anywhere on earth; and which
sells its opinions only to its sub
scribers and purchasers at two
cents Il copy--on Sundays four
cents. II you do not know the Sun
send for it and learn what 81 Won
derful thing it is to be in the sun
shine.
Daily, per month so 80
Daily. per wear 6 90
sunday. per wear . 90
Daily and Sunday, per year 60
Daily and Sunday, per month 40
Weekly Sun, one year ] 90
4 M, Go, NAu, NArl-
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-03-30

The French government hes become
alarmed at the cheapness with which
saccharine may be produced from coal
tar. IL considers that the composition
Of that substance with cane and beet
sugar is dangerous 10 the health of the
community, and it is said that it is al
ready being extensively used as am
adulterant. TO remedy this evil a
measure has been passed absolutely
prohibiting the importation of sac
charine or saccharined substances. -
San Urancisco Chronicle.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-03-30
Trains run on Central Standard Time.

Trains run on Central Standard Time.
+Trains stop only on signal.
Trains 3, ., 8, II, 32 ana 80, daily. All others
daily except Sunday.
Train II has Pullman Buffet Sleeping COACH
es to Boston and New York daily
Train has Pullman Buffet Sleeping COACH
es from Boston and New York daily
Train has Pullman Buffet Sleeper from
New York to Chicago daily.
All trains arrive AT and depart from the new
Dearborn Station, Chicago.
Passengers taking trains 30, 32, 33, or30 must
procure tickets before boarding the train.
Passengers who may be going east or west
vii find IL to their Interest to consult the
agents of this company, who will give them
all information in regard to rates and con-
nections. T.. C. DONALD
Il. w. BURROWS. General PasscngerAgt,
Supt. CHICAGO.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-03-30

The miners of the Hooking Val
ley and Pittsburg districts are
threatened with a reduction OF
wages May /, and it now seems
probable that they must submit
to this or go out on strike that is
sure to prove disastrous to them
as well as to general business. And
yet only a few months ago these
men were being assured that il
they aided in electing Harrison to
the presidency, that act alone
would guarantee to them constant
employment at good wages. The
pretense, however, has proved a
fraud-there has been no revival OF
of business and 40 increase of
wages since Harrison's inaugura-
ton, though these was positively
predicted and promised by all the
organs and leaders of the party
On the other hand. the entire ten.
dency has been the other way
men have been thrown out of en-
ployment and the wages of sthose
who remain have been reduce d.
lCops Post.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-03-30
ChiCaS & Atlantic Railway Company
TINIE CARD.

EM-The Chicago and Atlantic Railway
cuuiInu to be the most popular line be-
tween all points east or wcst. Its trains are
cuniposed of the finest day coaches and pnla-
tlnl Pullman sleeping cars, and run over
smooth, we'll ballested read bed. NO other
line clli,rs more complete facilities. Direct
connections made in Union Dopots, thus
avoiding iucomodious transfers Mt unrcason-
j!,t hours The rates via this line are as low
rs the lowest. Asl, for your tickets via the
Cnicago d Atlantic Railway and your Journ
ey viii he one ofcomfort and pleasure.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-03-30

head, doesn't it2 ] want fifty
cents worth or more distance as
fast as / can get it,"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-03-30
Note on running Of trains.

Nooe or F"H"fhO VI ""'"'
Direct connections made in Union Depot at
Columbus for Newark, XanesVillc, Pittsburg,
Wheeling, Baltimore, Washingtona and Phiia-
Vile, and all points South and Southwest.
EcE-Close connections mt Toledo for Detroit
aid an points in Michigan and CanaGa.
F.G~ Sundoy trains stop mt all stations on
II. !. F1iK ENiiACE.
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
&. Il. Cam. Columbus, ohi"
Gcul Sup't
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-03-30
A Strange Case.

A solid and eminent citizen had
risen from a fall in front of a
soldiers monument yesterday,
when he was accosted by strang-
.er who said:
what Il coincidence! / fell on
that same spot yesterday"
"You did, eh?"
81 did, and as L arose strange
man addressed me just as | have
you"
"That is curious. And what did
the strange man say"
"Asked me for quarter to buy
him a breakfast, jus as am about
to ask you. Isn't it odd ?"
at certainly is. You didn't give
the fellow the quarter, did you".
M-I hadn't it, you see."
"And II havn't it, you see.
Good day, sir! Life is full of strange
things-very strange"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-03-30
'ENTRALTIME r.,

All trains between Columbus and Cincin-
nati run through without change of cars, CON
nccting ia Union Depots with all diverglng
lines.
The Fast Express leaving Cincinnati AT 7:lO
p. m, is solid train to Pittsburg via Wheel
ing, sleeping ear attached
The train leaving Columbus at 3:35 a. m. Is
n solid train from Pittsburgh to Cincinnati,
with sleeping cnr. At Columbus II slseping
car is set ut the east end of Union Depot which
can he occupied at any time between $500 pm
and 1895 q. IN.
The train leaving Cincinnati at 1880 n. M,
has through coach to Columbus and Pitts
burgh; also parlor car attached; and connects
Mt Columbus with sleeping car for Baltimore
and philadclhia.
The train leaving Columbus at 2:l5 p. M,
has parlor car from Columbus to Cincinnati.
The train leaving Cincinnati ut $40 n. M,
has parlor car from Columbus to Cincinnati.
The train leaving Columbus at 300 p. IN.
has through conch from Pittsburg and Col
umbus to Cincinnati, and connects at Column.
bus with sleeping ears from Baltimore and
Philadelphia
S. p. PEA BODY. w. r. REPPERT,
Gcn'l .Supt, q. II. a.
Columbus, G.. Columbus, O.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-03-30
FOR 1889.

Madam, see what - cents will do. IT will
bring you II sample of Godey's Lady's Book
which will ten YOU how To get the Seal Skin
Sncquc the SILK Dress, the Gold Watch, the
Cottage Organ and other yaluablcs without II
lyIt
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-07-27
Extract

From the minutes of the Police Jury
of the Parish Of st. Martin, meeting
held July LIST. 1889.
The Police Jury now taking into con-
sideratiOn the communication from the
District Judge by which this body is re-
quested to take forthwith such steps and
measures to make our parish Jail safe for
the security Of prisoners therein confined
takes this opportunity to make it known
to all parties wishing to contract, that
this Body will he ready and disposed to
receive between now and August 9TH,
1889, the day of their regular meeting
proposals. bids, plans and specifications
for the building of two steel cages in the
parish Jail to answer the purpose above
stated
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Constable S Sale.

First Justice Court-P'sh of st. Martin.
State of Louisiana-N0. -.
Hermann & Gr0ssman Us. Vim. MillOt.
By virtue of a writ of fieri facias issued
and to ne directed, by the Honorable
Court aforesaid, have seized, and will
offer for sale at public auction, at the
Court House door of this parish. in the
town Of st. Martinyille, La, on
Saturday August Bird. 1889.
between the legal hours, all the title
share and interest Of Vim. MillOt in the
following described property to wit:
4 lot situated in the town of st. Mar
tinyille, bounded north by property of
Wild. ToarDeuX and Wild. l.. p. DOmen-
geauX south by Albert Veazey, west by
catfish alley AMI east by street with
buildings thereon and thereto belonging.
Seized to satisfy said writ.
Terms Of sale, cash.
J.O. Halphen Jr.
June - 1889 Constable LIST. Ward.
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Shcrih's Sale.

State of louisiana Parish of 81. Martin.
2lst Judicial District Court-No sOI7.
Joseph Bayle W.. Jean Francois Millot 4 ais.
BY virtue of writ of feri facias in the
above entitled and numbered suit To me direc-
ted by the Hon. 2lst, Judicial District Court in
and for the Parish Of st. Martin. dated the 10Th
day of June A. ID. 1859. / have seized and will
proceed to sell at public auction to the Inst and
highest bidder at the Court House door, in the
town of st. Martinsville, ON
Saturday the 3rd. day of August 1889.
between the legal hours, all the rights title and
interest of defendants, except that of William
Millot in the following described property 10
wit:
certain town lot situated in the Corporation
OF ST. Martinsvile bounded north By Widow
Tourneux south Neazey east Market street and
west Cat Fish Alloy together with said lot all
the buildings and other improvements thereon
erected and thereto belonging.
Terms and conditions. cilsh.
Sheriff's Office this 18th. day of uuc $50.
CAB. GARDEMiL.
Sheriff.
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Contable's Sale.

First Justice COurt-P'sh. of st. Martin.
State Of LOuisiana-NO. IS.
Simon Hermann vs.. Vim. MillOt.
BY virtue of a writ Of fieri facias issued
and to me directed. 10y the Honorable
Court aforesaid, have seized and will
offer for sale at public aution, at the
Court House door of this parish, in the
town of st. MarIinsville, La, on
Saturday August Bird. 1889.
between the legal hours, all the title
share and interest Of VIM. MillOt in the
following described property to wit:
A lot situated in the town Of st. Mar
tinville, bounded north by property Of
Wild n. TOurneuX and Wild. l.. p. DOmen-
geaux, south by Albert Ieazey. west by
Catfish alley and east by-street with
buildings thereon and thereto belonging.
Seized to satisfy said writ.
Terms of sale, cash.
J. q. Halphen. Jr.
June 20 1889 Constable LIST Ward,
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L. independent and fearless in its edito-
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THE SUNDAY PICAYUNE.
which may be taken separately frou
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with the added features OF household.
Iashion and society talk. and "a feast Of
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Others, appear IN the Sunday issue.
THE WEEKLY PICAYUNE.
ms mammoth lG-raCe PAPER is the
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Notice..

The public is hereby informed that the
Union Baptist Church Of st. Martinville,
has authorized the following persons
who are furnished with lists, to sOlecit
aid and contributions for the puSpOse of
purchasing grave yard for said church:
Frank Jacob, Alfred Jackson, n. Hark-
less, and Thomas Taylor.
Done by order of the church,
Sam Dyer. Pastor,
l.. Thomas, Clerk.
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III, DUDLEY COLEMAN.
Notice to tax PAYERS.

Notice is hereby given to whom it may
concern that the listing aud estimation
of the valuation of all real and personal
property of st. Martins Parish, La, has
been completed and that said lists are
now exposed at my Office at the Court
house, at st. Martinyille, La, for the in
spectiOn and correction, and shall SO re-
main for the term of twenty days begin
ming next after ten days notice as re-
quired by sec. p Act 81 of 1855.
st. Martinville, June |, 1850.
s. Y. Martin, Assessor.
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What Is 1t.

II is anantidote to all Malarial poison
1t does not contain Quinine, Arsenic
or Strychnine.
1t is the best chill remedy known.
1t is Reeds Chill Cure.
1t has box Of pills free with each
bottle.
The best men in the country say they
never saw anything to equal it. II never
fails when properly used. and is for sale
and warranted by 7. j. Liable.
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Notice.

The Contract for the keeping Of Bridge
across Bayou Teche at st. Martinsville
for the balance Of the year 1889 will he
sold to the lowest bidder at II o'clock NJ.
OH the Said Bridge on
Wednesday August eth 1889
Terms and conditions to be made
known at time Of sale.
By order of the Police jury
Aug. MaraiSt Clerk P.J.
st. Martinsville July 9Th 1889.
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Breaux Bridge, July 22rd 1882.

Pursuant to resolution Of the Con-
yressional Committee passed at New
Iberia on July Ii 1889. all the members
of the Democratic Parish Executive Com
mittee are hereby notified to meet at
Breaux Bridge on Thursday August lst
1889 at II VI.
Punctual attendance is requested.
HIP. Guilbeau Pres.
Chs. DelhOmmer, Sec.
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313t Prizes amounting to S1,OjisU
Agents Wanted Everywhere.

REMEMBER That tho only genuine Louisiana
Charter nre recognized by the the highest Courts
are invariably signed by VI. A. DAUPHIN. Pre-
sldcnt. Endorsed by GENERALS DEAUREGARD
AMI EARLY Supervisors Of the drawings and
guaranteed by National Banks Of New Orleans
as to the payment of its prizes. NONE OTHERS
ARE GENUINE.
All 50 called Supplements" Original Little
Louisiana or other limitations with unlawful
use OF the Louisiana State Lottery Company :
name by persons unknown under assumed or
fictitious names are attempts To deceive the pub
lie by false peetenses offering no garantee what
scorer.
- hEMrMbtR THAT one DOLLAR is the
Price of the smallest part of fraction of n ticket
issued in any drawing. Anything in our name
Offered at less price, iseither counterfeit or
Swindle.
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Notice to The Public.
Lost or Stolen.

\ certain mortgage prOmissory note.
dated 18th. of July 1888, payable on Dee.
LIST. 1886, To the order of Mrs. Laure -Four.
net, wife of Carlos GreigAnd bearing in
tereSt from maturity. The public is no
titled not to buy, neSotiate or in any
manner have any dealings or transac-
flons concerning said note, as the pay
ment thereof has been stopped.
LAURE GREIG.
st. Martinsyille July md. 1881.
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Y. j. Liable.

Druggist and Apothecary.
All drugs guaranteed to fill pharma
cOp9ia requirements
Bulk Perfumes, Medicated and Toilet
Soaps etc, and all sundrics kept by a first
class drugstore.
MAIN STREET ST. MARTINvILLE, LA.
dee 101y
BIZ Nice and cool beer at l.. Audi
bcrt's.
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Proclamation.

BY virtue Of the power vested by law
in me, and in compliance with res0lli-
ton Of the board of trustees of the town
of st. Martinville adopted on the 18th of
June 4. d. 1889, and in compliance with
art 2O9 of the Constitution Of Louisiana
and Of section one Of act No 126 of the
acts OF 1882; Columbus Harrison. ma
yOr of the town of st. Martinville do
hereby issue this my proclamation, or
dering that special election be held at
the Court house i'm the town OF st. Mar
tinyiIle on Tuesday the Both of July A. ID.
1882. from seven 4. VI. until six p. NJ.
said election TO be held under the election
laws of The State, and at which election
but the property tax payers in.the limits
of the Corporation Of st. Martinville will
be entitled to vote, for the purpose OF
ratifying or of rejecting the resolution
Of the board Of trustees OF the corpora
tiOn of st. Martinville adopted on the 18th
Of June, and which enacts and Ordains
the leyying of a special tax of five mills
on the dollar, during five years on all
the taxable property within the limits
o: the corporation for the purpose of
furnishing the fire companies Of the town
with hose, pipes and other Necessary ac-
cessories TO the fire engines; of digging
wells for the extinguishment of fire
within the limits Of the town, and for
the additional purpose of repairing the
culverts within the limits of the cOrpor-
alton.
Given at st. Martinyille this 18th day
of June 1889, under our official hand.
G. Harrison Mayor.
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For Sale, a Cheap Farm.

290 arpents all enclosed under new
fence. good buildings. on bayou Techp, on
railroad l. mile from st. Martinwille,
La. price $3.50 per arpent. And other
improved farms. Address r. Martin
Dec 26 1y st. Martinsyille, La.
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I}OOnlS.

Texas is on the eve Of a great boom l.,
Reeds Chill Cure has been booming eyr
Its introduction 10 the people because I
has been tested and found 10 be the hes
remedy on earth for chills all! fever.
Fer sac ty -. laL.a.