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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1893-07-28

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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-06-17
Public Sale Of Real Estate.

The heirs of william Murphy late of Hook
ing County, Ohio. decd, will on
Saturday, July Ist, 1898
at one o'clock p. NJ. offer ut Public Sale nj tho
door of the Court House in Logan, the follow.
ing four described tracts of land, all In Falls
Tp., Hooking County, Ohio viz:
FIRST TRACT
Known as the Friesner farm, situate ono
mile West of Enterprise, containing l5l acres
more or less.
sECoND TRACT
Known MS the Chcnoweth farm, containing
70iS acres more or less. Located about three
miles West of Logan.
THIRD TRACT
Known as the Ringhixcr farm containing
13S acres more or less; located about fiv,
miles West of Logan.
FOURTH TRACT
Known as the Cell farm, containing SS acre,
more or less and located about four mile,
West of Logan.
The said tracts OF land will cach be sole
separately, one third of the purchase pric,
to bo cash; one third In one year; and on,
third In two years from date OF sale, deferred
payment To bear per cent interest and to b'
secured by mortgage on premises sold. Pos
session given Sept. !, 1888. Parties contom
plating purchasing any Of said tracts viii d,
well to call on or address \. G.. Murphy q
Allan Murphy, Logan Ohio, for more com
plctc information.
THE HEIRS OF WIN. MURPHY DECD.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-06-17

Col. Weldy, John A. McClel.
land and John G. Butler thanked
the Democrats for choosing them
to 60 to the State Convention and
promised to use their influence In
nominating u State ticket that will
be elected. Brief and encouraging
remarks were made by Oliver
Wright, V. G. Lowry and w. p.
Price. Every body was well satis-
fed with the ticket nominated;
AMI its election by an increased
majority is foregone conclusion. :.
The meeting then adjourned to
meet at the respective voting
places on the 7th day of next No
vember to work for and secure the
largest Democratic victory ever
achieved in Hooking County. On
the suggestion of the lively chair
man three rousing cheers were
given for the ticket and then three
for the Democratic party.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-06-17
Excursions via G. III. v. & T.

Pittsburgh Pa. account Roman
Catholic Union of the knights of
st. John June 2Sth. Half Fare.
Springfield o. account Epworth
League Convention June 10, & 2O''
good to return until June 90, 1893.
One and one third fare for Round
Trip.
Cincinnati O. account Young
Peoples Society of Christian En-
deaver of Ohio June 25" & 26' good
to return until June 3Oth. Hall
Fare.
Canton o. account Ohio Sunday
School association June 10" & 2O'
good to return until June, 1893.
Detroit Mich. account Benevo
lent Protective & Order Elks June
1S" & 10" good to return until Jun,
2i, 1893. One and one third fare
for Round Trip.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-06-17
Now For Victory.

The vote ut the Primaries on
last Saturday was unusually large,
and the interest manifested was
gratifying indication that the
party is thoroughly awake and
ready to meet the enemy.
The detailed result of the ballot
is presented to our readers in this
issue of the DEMOCRAT in tabulat-
ed form and may be preserved and
studied at leisure. .
That the ticket selected is
good one goes without argument,
and taken as a whole is in our
opinion one of the strongest pre-
sented by the Democracy of this
county for some years, and SO
leaves the Republicans of Hooking
utterly disconsolate.
Most of the candidates are so
we'll known to our readers rs to
need no introduction, and the can
didates who went down in defeat,
are all sound Democrats and good
men who would have been no
source of weakness to the ticket.
had they, instead of their oppon-
ents, been chosen.
Mr.. Bowen, the Candidate for
Probate Judge, is a young man
who is we'll known to the voters
through his long service rs Dept
Auditor, in which position he made
hosts of warm friends by his genial
manners and attentive business
habits. Mr.. Bowen will make an
excellent Probate Judge and one
who will give full attention to the
business of the Office.
Charles F. Brandt, the candidate
for Sheriff, is one of the prosperous
young famers of Washington town
ship, we'll educated and a gentle
man.
He comes of a sound Democratic
family and is one of the working
Democrats of his locality.
His success in his business af
fairs is a safe indication that the
Sheriff's Office, will, under his man
agement he executed with honesty
and punctuality.
George Weidner, of Marion, is 81
we'll known to our leading Demo
Gratis, that any word concerning
him seems superfluous.
He is an honest, industrious, sue
cessful farmer, a good mechanic
and will make an excellent com
missioner.
d. H. Lappen, j. B. Riason
Isaac A. Wright, Daniel Heft ant
/. Jas. w. Davis are all so we'll ant
favorably known to our people
that it is sufficient for us to sa.
that they have been continued il
their respective offices as rewar'
for meritorious service.
Such is the ticket presented b.
the Rock Ribbed Democracy Q
Hooking and with which we chal
lenge the forces of the opposition
to combat, and predict their Ger
tain defeat.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-06-17
The Democratic Primary
Election.

The Democratic Primary Elec-
ton for Hooking County was held
last Saturday and large vote
polled, there being a good attend
ance at every voting place. The
contest was friendly though very
earnest each candidate doing his
utmost to win. We give tabulated
summary of the vote cast. The
Central Committee met at the
Court House Monday afternoon
opened and counted the returns
and declared the result. After the
count the large crowd of Demo-
Gratis present organized into a rati-
f3cation meeting, choosing M. e.
Shaffer, of Ward township, as
Chairman. Before taking the chair
he stated that he was not speech
maker, but desired to thank the
Democrats present for the unex-
pected honor conferred, and the
Democrats of Hooking for choos-
ing him as a delegate to the State
Convention. Then he gave the
boys a brief, lively Democratic
talk, making one of the most ef-
fective and enthusiastic speeches
of the afternoon. Then Judge
Acker was loudly called for and
responded that he was still Dem
ocrat and would continue so to be,
and do as much for the ticket If he
was on 1t himself. w. f. Bowen
wasthen called and said he thanked
the Democrats for giving him the
nomination and that he would try
to acquit himself worthy of the
honor they had conferred ON him
d. HI. Lappen said he was gratefu
and thankful to the Democracy fol
his denomination. Chas. Brand
said he was thankful to the Demo
Gratis for nominating him, and tina
he would do all he could to per
form properly the duties of an of
ficer. Geo. Weidner thanked tn
people for their support and prom
, ised to do his best. Abel Carpent
, or responded that he was stins
Democrat and the only way ~ sc
rid OF him was to nominSteg him
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-06-17
Notice..

Gilbert II. Travis, whose place of residence
II ~ 9n1w , 1 iS h"t,G9 ne tat MINNIE I'd, 80 TraNlY an
her petition in the office of the Clerk OF the
Court of Common Pleas within and for tho
County of Hooking and State of Ohio, charg-
ing said Gilbert II. Travis with extreme
cruelty and Gross neglect of duty and asking
that she may bc divorced from the said Gill
bert II. Travis which petition will stand fol
hearing ut the next term of suid Court.
MINNIE b, TRAVIS,
By A. j. Shrdcr her Atty
Dntctl this Doth day of Nav, lSJ3,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-06-17
SHERIFF'S SALE.
Daisy Willom vs Nichols Dumolt.

In the Court OF Common Pleas of Hooking
County, Ohio.
Notice ia hereby given that the undersign-
ed, Sheriff of Hooking County, Ohio, by vir-
tue of an Order of Sale issued out of said
Court in the above entitled cause, and to him
directed as Sheriff OF said County, will, Mt
the door of the Court House in Logan, ON
Saturday, July 8, 4. ID. 1898,
at o'clock p. NJ. of said day, offer for sale at
public auction, the following lands and tene-
ments, situate in Hooking County, Ohio, to-
wit:
Being the only house and lot owned by the
said Nichols Dumolt in said county, now oc-
cupied by John Dunkle ns n residence and
bounded and described rs follows In the Vii
lage of sand Run.
Thirtyone feet t3l IT. Off the north side OF
Lot No. four (4) in section twentyone (2lI
township thirteen Q3) range fifteen (5).
Appraised ut Sl75.0O
Terms cash.
Given under my hand at Logan, Ohio, this
2, day of June \. d. lSG3.
D. W.. WRIGHT, Sheriff.
BY r. Davcy, Deputy.
Sleeper & Snyre, Attys for Ptff.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-06-17
Notice to Building Con-
tractors.

Notice is hereby given that scaled bids for
the erection and construction of the Odd Fell
lows Temple, according to tho plans and
specifications on exhibition at the office OF DR.
Blosser. will be received until II o'clock noon
June 18th. Tho building committee reserve
the privileg, OF rejecting any and all bids.
Bids to be left ut the Office OF DIR. BlOsser.
N. BLossER,
j. w. STRENTZ,
j. Il. ROCH LESTER.
Committee.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-06-17
Probate Notice.

Notice is hereby given, That the following
Accounts and Vouchers have been filed in
the Probate Court of Hooking County, Ohio,
for first partial settlement John Skunk,
NJ. Powell and the same will come on for
hearing on the Goth day of. June, 1893 at 10
O'Clock, A. NJ, or as soon thereafter as may
be convenient.
W.T.. ACKER, Probate Judge.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-06-17
Parole Notice.

Notice y hereby given that application VIII
Hoard ~ Msnassrso OF TIC Ohio Penltentiary
sncsd q saId PenltentisTy }er three YEAR, q
Ss% 81 Iss: Govt = 70 ., ssssais |sS |SSis' II
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-06-17
Important.

If you are in need Of glasses call
on me and will guarantee you a
perfect fit. I am better prepared
to test the eye than ever before
and cheaper. N. j. WEILAND.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-06-17
THE OHIO DEMOCRAT
LOCAL NEWS,
To 0nr Patrons and Friends.

When you go away from home, or have
friends visit,ng yoM g OF go. are ~ goins 10 , give
church or society contemplate any proceed
ings, or when you sell, buy, or change your
ter ia married, or when your neighbor gets a
new baby, or, In q word, II you know any.
thing of Interest to the public, bring or send
It In and the DEMOCRAT willglodly appreci-
ate IL.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-06-17
For Sale--HOrse and Road
Cart.

Fair, stylish buggy horse, 4 years
old, good color, kind and sound
also Hillside Road Cart, full
leather top, nearly as good as new.
Prices very low. Apply to F. S.
Case.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-06-17

Lanes medicine moves the
bowels each day. In order to be
healthy this is necessary.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-06-17
Settlement Notice.

Persong indebted to the under
signed will please call and adjust
their accounts. II. G. CAMPBELL.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-06-17
RESULT OF SATURDAYS PRIMARY
A Large Vote and a Strong Ticket.

Every Candidate a Sound Democrat,
an Honest and Competent Man
and Well Worthy Of the
Support OF Every yot.
er in the Party.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-09-06
"Big.tailed' Sheep OF Persia.

Mr.. John w. Northrup, OF the State
Agricultural Board of California, is
making arrangements to secure n con-
signment of the famous "big- tailed"
sheep of Persia. This lot Of sheep
will be imported by the State of Cali
fornin, mt great expense, previous
effort to import and breed them made
by the United States Government when
Jerry Rusk was Secretary of Agricul-
ture having failed, rs out of the fifteen
"big-tails' imported only four are
now alive
"These sheep imported by Seer etary
Rusk came from Bushire, Persia, said
Mr.. Norhrup at the Gilsey House.
"rhey were shipped by Mr.. Truxton
Beale, the United States Minister, and
were treated in royal manner From
the time that they were selected from
the great hoclis Of 'big-tails' in tho
Persian agricultural districts until
they arrived Mt their final destination
in the balmy climate of California
they received attention similar to that
accorded 500, 900 race-horse Only
the handsomest and strongest animals
were selected
'In England the 'big-tails' were
placed aboard the Helvetia in padded
compartments kept at an even temper
allure while on the ocean. They
reached this country in safety, but in
n much weakened condition.
"When they arrived in Lower Cali
fornia they were so weak it was impos-
sible for them to stand. They were
fed carefully on prepared fodder and
nursed along, but they dropped off
one by one.
"But California is bound to have
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-09-06

these valuable sheep feeding on her
pastures within few years. This
time We will select larger number
and on their arrival in this country
will Diet lin them much longer time
than were the Gorcrnment sheep, so
as to give them an opportunity to re-
coup their strength after the very
weakening ocean voyage. Then two
or three stops will be made before
they finally reach California. By TAX
ing this care in transportation We hope
to have better luck than did Secretary
Rus.S. New York World.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-09-06

dress are on the envelope will receive
the letter. Few OF them, however, ap-
preciate the fact that the stamp places
the United States Government under
cast-iron contract to place that letter
in right hands Mt the earliest possible
moment, even though the hands are
telling trees in the almost inaccessible
depths of an upper Michigan pine for
est, or working in the tangles of n
Florida everglnde. To do this the
Government uses human legs, wagons,
bicycles, railroads, steamboats,, dog
sleds, horses, ponies, ocean vessels,
river boats nj | anything else that will
carry the letter over land or water
mountains or plains, swamps or snow
drifts, in summer or in winter, at all
times and any time.
Lives have been sacrificed that let.
ter might go forward, millions of dol
lars have been spent preparing the
way for other letters and yet people
place the two-cent stamps on their en-
velopes and drop the letters into the
red boxes on the street corners with no
appreciation of what they are doing.
A visit to the Postoiiice exhibit in the
Government Building is apt to increase
ones respect for the little postage
stamp. There are displayed all the
means used for transporting mail, as
well rs thousand other interesting
things which might keep visitor busy
half n day.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-09-06
Was Accepted.

1t is generally supposed that the
idea of the young girls proposing mar
riage in leap-year is Il pleasant little
fiction OF the humorist, but there is
evidence that sometimes the fair sex
does avail itself of its quadrennisl
privilege. An anecdote told in Eng
land of member OF the House of
Commons is case in point. Accord
ing to the raconteur who is response
BILE for the story, the Commoner had
been paying attention to young lady
for long while, and had taken her to
attend the House until she was per-
fectly posted in its rules. On the last
day of the session, as they came out,
he bought her boquet, saying,
"AIay I offer you my handful OF
howers?"
She promptly replied, '1
move to amend by emitting all after
the word hand"
He blushingly accepted the amend
ment, and they adopted it unanimous
ly.
Certainly the proposal was most sub
tly put, and only goes to show how
much better and more practical than
that of most men is a woman's propo-
sal. = Harper's Bazaar.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-09-06

City of st. Louis, side wheel mail
packet that brings letters TO the river
towns on the Mississippi.
An old-time Rocky Mountain mail
coach, swung on its leather straps,
with its boots full of mail sacks, occu.
pies n prominent position. II was
built in 1868, and was among the first
to carry the mail in Montana. Once n
week it made the run between Helena
and Bozeman. To-day four mail trains
perform the service daily. In 1877 the
old coach was captured by Indians,
and after hot pursuit by General O.
o. Howard was recaptured. Before
General Garfield became President he
rode on the coach through the Yellow
stone country, President Arthur sat on
the boot with its driver in 1888 and
General Sherman in 1877 made = trip
on the ancient vehicle.
Near the old-timer is the modern
yellow-bodied open coach used in the
Yellowstone Park for carrying tourists
and mail. 1t has usurped the proud
position once held by the stage coach,
which Indians used to capture. The
post rider, mounted on his spirited
broncho, armed with revolvers and
booted and spurred, tells of the letters
carried over alkali plains, broad
prairies and wild western lands. This
mounted group is the admiration of
the small boys, who gaze on it with
wide-open eyes. The pony express
was the original letter-carrler across
the plains, and to-day 1000 mail routes
use ponies and bronchos. The Indian
question was most serious one to the
men who carried mail-bags through n
country swarming with redskins. In
the dead-letter exhibit is mail-pouch
stained with the blood of post rider
and slashed by the keen blade of the
Indian murderer.
From these exhibits, around which
people gather in wondering groups, to
the mail car, mail-delivery and mail
collecting wagons, the special delivery
messenger astride the bicycle, and the
familiar city carrier and railway postal
clerk, is coming from the romantic to
the realistic commonplace.
Statistics are usually dry, but the
large tabulated postal statistics from
l775 to 1898 are always the center of
an interested group. The totals reach
almost incredible figures and demon
strate the enormous business trans
acted by the Postoffice Department.
Benjamin Franklin was the first post
lnaster-generai. He was appointed by
the Continental Congress July 26,
1775, and apparently made no report
of th~work done in his department.
Samuel Osgood, appointed September
26, 1889, who was the first postmaster
genera! of the United States to hand
down reports, had seventy-five post
offices to look after in 1889, and 2275
miles of post routes. The gross revenue
for the year amounted to $3.50, and
postmasters were paid 1857 for sal
aries. The tota number of mail
pieces Of all kind handled was 500, 900,
evidently an estimate.