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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-01-28
The Excitement Even Stopped Some OF
the Clocks I'm Town

SEATTLE, Jan. 27.-(SpeciaI But the clocks
at Frisch Bros have been on the run ever since
the big cut in price. Now. remember that If Won
want clock for less than the cost of making this
will only last two more days, and the ONLY Mace IN
get them at that price Is at Frsch bros, the popu
lar jewelers., z2O Front street
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05
Death Of Nathaniel ROckhold.

1t is with feelings of profound sorrow
the people of Highland county learn of
the death of one of our earliest pio-
neers. Nathaniel Rockhold, though not
man who sought prominence, has
been, by reason of his many manly
qualities, one Of the conspicuous figures
in the history of this section. He was
business man whose character shines
forth without bemish. AS citizen
he was enterprising and progressive,
ever ready with splendid judgment,
and quiet, but effective help to encour-
age each good word and work. Not a
man in all the regions round, but knew
and esteemed Nathaniel Rockhold. He
was one of the staunch, reliable men of
Southern Ohio.
Mr.. Rockhold was born near New
Petersburg, this county, on the Sth day
OF January, 1914. His father came from
pennsylvania in 1902, and his mother
from Rockbridge county, Virginia, in
the same year. They were married in
1906.
In 1881 Mr.. Rockhold began his bust.
ness career as clerk in dry goods store
at Centerield, and little later, accept
ed similar position with Elijah Rock.
hold, at Bainbridge. In 1912 he opened
up store of his own at New Peters
burg. In June of the same year he
married Miss Martha HUT, of Balm.
bridge.
In 1858 he and his good wife removed
to cambridge, where he sustained a
heavy loss by fire.
In 1856 they moved TO Hillsboro,
where he embarked in the dry goods
business, from which he only retired
because of the encroachments of i'll
health, in 1885. Since then his health
has at times been better, but for several
years he has been a continual sufferer
from the infirmities of advancing years.
His death came last Friday morning,
and the veteran in useful years laid
down the burdens of this life to enter
upon glorious reward.
Sunday afternoon his mortal remains
were followed to their last resting place
in the city of the dead, by an immense
concourse OF sorrowing friends.
Thus has passed from sight but not
from memory another OF those grand
characters which linked us with he.
roic past. He was what he seemed, and
seemed what he was. We are told he
is dead, but there's a world of mean
ing in the poets sweet assurance,
''ro live in the hearts be left behind
Is not to die:'
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05

John Calhan, the drayman, has new
horse. At least, it is new to John. Last
Thursday he left the animal standing in
front of Cope's grocery, just as dray
horse ought to stand, evidently medi.
tating on the hard times of these good
old Democratic days. Nothing could
have looked more meekly sad than that
old horse with a tear.drop trickling
down his face. Along came two OF our
local Democrats talking tariff reform.
They swore it was bound to come.
Well, you ought to have seen that old
horse. If the ghost of his grandsire
had come at him with name of fame
and nostrils of fire, he couldn't have
been more terrified. He started out
West street with that load of potatoes
like streak of lightning, and few
round into Walnut street with the
sweep of house afire. He was fairly
getting down to two-six gait when the
populace headed him off near the City
Building. Oh, If these Democrats only
had horse sense!
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05

John Lafferty, one of the best hands
about the quarry, met with serious ac.
cident Monoay Morning. AS he neared
his work, he filed his pipe for smoke.
Unconsciously, he put into the pipe
with his tobacco dynamite exploder, a
very powerful device for exploding
blasts. He had hardly touched match
to the pipe as he held it in his hand un.
til there was a terrific conclusion.
When John regained his senses, he was
minus the first joints of his thumb and
forefinger on his right hand, while sew.
eral other fingers on each hand were
badly torn. There was also a hole in
his forehead, where piece of the pipe
had pierced to the skull, and another
over his heart where parts of the brass
exploder had gone through clothes and
flesh till it stuck in rib. Drs. Holmes
and NcQuillett amputated the fingers
and fixed him up in the best shape pos
sible under the circumstances.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05

Rumor has it that Sheriff l. H. Nc
Connaughey is to be married, this We'd
nesday evening, to a Miss Parrott, OF
South Salem, Rumor is strongly con-
firmed by circumstantial evidence. The
sheriff has disappeared in that direction
and he has on that bran new suit of
conventional black" Here's to Dick
and his bride May they live long and
happily The Good Book tells us it is
not good for man to be alone, and Dick,
God bless him, has our most hearty ap.
proval in his appreciation of the divine
suggestion. Politics don't 90 in this. AS
a candidate for counubial bliss Dick has
our vote every time, and, if necessary,
we'd stuff the ballot.box with ballots of
good cheer to help him win. For that
Office he's our man, and there's no one
we'd rather see happily domesticated for
life than Sheriff McConnaughey. Here's
our hand, Dick, in genuine good will for
you and the lady of your choice!
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05
Sound the Loud Timbrel.

The water works bonds were sold! 1t
was close call, but the city got there.
At the appointed hour, high noon,
Tuesday, with the rain coming down
the nigh way, Council met and the bids
were opened. OF the six there were
only two according to advertised require
ments. Of these one was at par by the
German National, of Cincinnati, and
the agent, at the last moment, wanted
to withdraw that. OF course, he was
not permitted. The other was from the
Atlas National, of Cincinnati, and car
ried off the prize at S75,O25. These are
indeed glorious Democratic times when
such bonds, unsurpassed in the whole
Nation, only bring S25 premium at six
per cent. But, that's better than no
sale, and means work for lots of needy
people. Hillsboro may we'll rejoice that
the water works are now an assured
fact. The work of construction will be-
gin at once.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05

New York papers say that half the
printers of that city are out of employ.
ment. One of the papers, in referring
to the matter says:
Why is this? Because manufacturers
and wholesale and retail dealers are not
printing any catalogues this year. Thew
do not know on what basis they will
have to make or sell goods, and cannot,
therefore issue prices current nor state
what goods they can offer. Moreover.
foreign competition will doubtless play
an Important part in our future bust.
ness. Dull trade thus affects all
branches, even the printers will now
have time to make a note OF the fact
and its causes, which note they can
peruse later-say in 1896"
This is plainly Democratic condi.
ton. Not legacy from the past. but
an inherent quality of Bourbonism.
The Democracy have never inspired
confidence, except in the hearts of
armed traitors, who, to their sorrow.
put faith in the encouragement offered
by Northern sympathizers. Never has
Democratic ascendancy afforded assur.
ance OF stability in values or wisdom in
the management of finance.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05

Capt. George Richards heard a noise in
his yard Sunday night, and on going
out saw several fellows among his
ounces. He started at them and they
ran, dropping gun as they went. The
captain grabbed the gun and bringing
it to his shoulder ordered the flying
visitors to come back, till he could see
who they were. They came, and as he
was taking them to the house, he low.
cred the gun a moment to open the
door. Instantly the largest OF the
trio, a big, burly fellow, sprang upon
him and bore him to the ground. Then
they beat him with the gun and rocks
until he was badly used up. They
might, and probably would have killed
him, but for the approach of other par
ties, when they fed. "Bud" johnson
and two brothers are now on trial before
Esq. Maddox for this offense. They say
they were not stealing, but only passing
through the lot on their return from a
hunt.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05
Our Nations Capital.

We are quite sure that if a number oil
boys and girls were asked to name the
different capitals of our country, the or.
der would be something like this:
Philadelphia, New York and Washing
ton. That is all right as far as it goes,
but the truth is, our country has had a
good many more capitals than those
named. 1t may be said that during the
Revolution the British "kept things
moving" They would have been very
glad to lay hands on the "rebel" Con.
gress; knowing which, that body took
good care to keep out of their way. In
asmuch as wherever Congress went it
took the national capital with it, you
can readily understand why the follow
ing places bore that honor at the date
named:
Philadelphia, from September 5, IVA,
until December 1776; Baltimore, from
December 20, l776, to March 1777; Phil.
adelphia, from March 4, 1777, to Septem.
Der l777; Lancaster, Pa, from Septem
Der 27, 1777, to September 80, 1777;
York, Pa, from September 80, l777, tc
July, l77s; Philadelphia, from July 3
ITS, to June 80, 1888; Princeton, N. J..
from June 80, 1888, to November 20
1888; Annapolis, Nd, from November,
1888, to November, 1854; Trenton, N. J..
from November, 1884, to January, 1885
New York, from January IL, 1855, te
1870, when the seat of government was
changed to Philadelphia, where it re
mained until 1890, when it was finally
removed to Washington.
Thus it is that nine different cities
and towns have figured as the capital of
the country.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05
Aa Ha!

Well, bless you children We're in re.
ceipt OF neat, pretty, suggestive card.
Let's read it:
Mr. and Mrs. R. NJ. Skeen
desire your presence at the marriage
OF their daughter
Villa Katharine
to
Mr.. Harvey L. Garrett,
Wednesday evening, October llth,
1898,
at seven o'clock,
Emanuel Episcopal Church,
Oovington, Va.
So that's it! Harvey has come to his
senses and proposes to take legel
partner. May the world be good to them
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05

Edward Massie, a prisoner at.the PEN
itentiary serving two years from High
land county for incendiarism, was found
in his cell this morning with his throat
cut from ear to ear. He had manufac.
tured knife from an old file, and being
respondent over long confinement, at
tempted to suicide. Sixteen stitches
were taken in the ghastly wound, and
he may recover. Massie is second
termer, having done time for horse
stealing. - Enquirer.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05
Death Of a Pioneer.

The subject of this sketch, William g.
johnson or Uncle Billy as he was affec
tionately call by relatives and familiarly
known by friends and acquaintance not
only in this State but also in Iowa where
he lived for nearly forty years, was born
at Shallowford, on Deep river, Surrey
county, North Carolina, January Goth,
1900. In the year 1907 bis father and
mother emigrated from North Carolina
to Ohio, bringing with them family of
ten children and settled ON farm about
one mile northwest of Samantha. He
grew to manhood sturdy and athletic
and as one Of the evidences of hardships
to be endured by the pioneer youth of
that time, attended school and finished
his education at Leesburg, riding TO and
from that place on horseback, a distance
OF seven miles most of the way by bride
path. After attaining what was copsid.
cred good education, he taught school
in what was then known as the Lees.
creek District.
At the age of % he married Hope In
skeep, daughter of Daniel Inskeep, a
pioneer Methodist minister, who lived
near Hillsboro.
His fathers's family were of the
Orthodox Quaker persuasion to which
church he held during life.
In the year 1913 he emigrated with
his family to the territory of Iowa, en-.
tered tract of land and afterward added
to it by purchase. Here he enjoyed the
pleasures and endured the hardships and
vicisitudes of pioneer. His reputation
as teacher followed him and for sew
eral years the settlers insisted and pre-.
vailed on him to teach the neighborhood
school which was supported by sub.
scription. About 1860 he gave up farm.
ing and moved few miles north to
Salem, and short time after was ap.
pointed postmaster at that place which
he held number of years. In the year
1878 his wife died. He then returned
to the boyhood home to cheer and com.
fort the declining years of his sister,
Sarah, they being the last OF the family.
Unable to walk for the last eighteen
months, yet he never murmured or com.
planned of his lot, but always extended
his hand with a pleasant smile to every
one that visited him. He often called
the family together and admonished
them to be prepared for the inheritance
awaiting faithful servants of the Lord
and often expressed desire to join his
good Christian wife that had gone before.
His last days were days Of peace and
when unable longer to speak pointed up
to reassure US that he was ready and
willing to put on Immortality.
Departed this life Sunday, September
24th, 1898. Aged SO years, months
and % days.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05
Vindicated Fully.

Some time ago, Judge Ditty conclud-
ed to bring Col. Glenn before the Pro-
bate Court, hoping to show grounds for
setting aside the transfers he had made.
The trial came off last Thursday, and
the whole terrible affair had dwindled
down to one little paid-up life insurance
policy which it was claimed Col. Glenn
had given to the Camden Bank when
compelled to mortgage his real estate.
1t was proven that the bank had held
this policy as collateral, ever since it's
loan to Col. Glenn. OF course, the case
was dismissed, and the great hue and
cry about paid.up policy and its fraud.
ulent transfer has been authoritatively
settled by Col. Glenn's entire exonera-
tion in court. He stands before the
world freed from all suspicion of wrong
in deed or intent.
Hillsboro Gazette please copy.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05
Mrs. Jacob Vance, ONE Of the old resi-.

Mrs. Jacob Vance, ONE Of the old resi-
dents of Highland county, passed peace.
fully away under the ailments OF old
age, at her home near Mt. Washington
Tuesday morning. She was eighty
years of age. and had always borne a
kind, Christian character. She had
many descendants in this county. The
funeral will probably take place Thurs.
day. A telegram has been sent to Rev.
Mr.. Currin, OF the Baptist church, to
which she belonged, aud it is thought
he will return from the Worlds Fair in
time to officiate at the fuaeral
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05
Fire, Lightning, Tornado and Accident
Insurance..

We write one of the most liberal farm
policies in the business. Call, farmers,
and get them in the most valuable COM
panies in the country, such as the Un.
derwriters, assets, $3,632,37 Home,
S9,32S,754; Hartford. $6,743,O46; Ger.
man American, S6,147 ,5O4; Insurance
Company of North America, SO, ,27S, ,22O,
and Etna, $l0,659, ,l39. All true Amer
ica companies. Call and see.
JAMES REEcE, Agent.
DAVID REEcE, Assistant.
N. W: cor. Main and West Sts., Hills
boro, Ohio.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05
Something Good.

One of the most interesting stories Of
modern days is sinfire. We begin its
publication with this issue. Everybody
should read it. 1t will be found free
from vicious elements, but none the
less attractive on that account. We are
glad to be able to give our readers this
wonderful story. Don't fail to read it
from first to finish.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05
j. II. KEEcH, Chairman.

SDr. Walter s. Rudisill is 80 devoted
to bis profession, that when boodler
approaches him, the first thing he does
is to grab the beggar by the jaws, and
look into his mouth. This has ten
dency to make him unpopular with Ger.
tain classes as candidate. But we be.
iieve it's all right. 1t would be pity,
anyhow, to spoil tiptop dentist by
making Probate Judge of him.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05
Mckinley.

Gov. Mckinley will address the largest
meeting ever held in Hillsboro, on the
afternoon OF October 25th. Everybody
will be there. The people will come
focking from twenty miles in all direc.
tions, as they are doing at all his other
appointments.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05

The body of Mrs. Dan DAILY, of Folsom,
was buried in the Hillsboro Catholic
cemetery Monday. The funeral services
took place at the Catholic Church. Mrs.
DAILY died Saturday morning of some
digestive trouble.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05

Old Gassie says she knows of Repub.
lican candidate for nomination who saws
he was beaten by Doodle. We say the
old hag lies, and We challenge her to
name her man or stand convicted.
That's business.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05

Read the advertisement of Spargur &
Cos. opening display of tine millinery
on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the
18th, 18th and 14th. This will be an oc.
casion of rare interest to the ladies as
the goods on exhibition will be excep.
tionally attractive.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05

Alonzo H. Wright and Miss Maggie
Chares are all Wright now. They were
Joined in the happy bonds OF matrimo-
nial bliss Tuesday evening by Esq. H.
H. Maddox. Long may they enjoy this
blessed union, is the wish of the News.
HERALD.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05

About five o'clock, Saturday evening,
the department was called to the Model
FIGURING Mills by an alarm of fire. A
mud drum had given away, and in the
excitement the call was turned in. The
damage was very slight, and there was
no fire at all.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05

Jno. Reed has lately been identifying
the post Office building. He has used
no end of paint and varnish, and bronze
and decorative paper until the place
looks like palace. Mr.. Reed is an ar.
tist in his line and has proved it ON the
post ONCE work.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05

The Senatorial convention at Washing.
ton @. H.. last Thursday, did good work.
Highlands candidate, Hon. J. NJ. Hugh.
ey, was nominated, and will carry the
district with one of the largest majori.
ties it has ever given. Three cheers for
Hughey!
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05

The ladies of the W. @. T. U. will hold
a market in the room formerly occupied
by VIM. H. Glenn & Co. consisting of
bread, cake, pies, chicken and all kind
of meat, etc. Contributions from the
country kindly solicited. Sale to begin
promptly at G O'Clock Saturday morning,
Oct 7th.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05
To Members of Lincoln Club.

There will be meeting of the Lincoln
Club at the rooms OF the Executive
Committee over Withrow's restaurant,
on Wednesday evening, October 4th, at
7 o'clock, for the purpose of organizing
for the present campaign.
By order Committee.
GEO. L. GARRETT, Pres
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05
Unclaimed Letters.

List Of unclaimed letters remaining ID ID,
Post-offce at Hillsboro, October 5th, 1898.
Burnett, VIM. Jones, Frank
burns, Oliver Mcclure, Maud
Boyd, U. W. McCslister, Mrs. Emma
Hudson, Mrs VIM. Washington, Ella (2)
Harley, Della West, ). T.
flease say advertised letters in calling to,
tins above, ERsKINE CARSON, p, M,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05

Miss Kate Mullenix died about two
o'clock Tuesday afternoon. She had
been patient sufferer from consump.
ton for several years. The funeral ser.
vices will occur at her late home, at
1890 p. m. Thursday. The burial will
take place at Prospect Church.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05
The Arena Literary Notes,

A delightful sketch appears in the
October Arena from the pen uf Rev.
Howard McQueary on the late Richard
A. Proctor. A striking psychological
story and charming negro dialect
sketch, the latter by the widow of the
late General Pickett, are among the
other literary features of this issue.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05
Excursion to Chicago, October 10th
1898.

The Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
R. r. will sell tickets to Chicago and re.
turn at the low rate OF s. 90 from Hills.
boro, good going October 10th, and re.
turning ten days from date of sale. For
further information call on local agents.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05

Mrs. R. I. Hough Las returned from
Washington d. c., and the family will
soon remove to that city, where they
will probably remain during Hon. R. T.
Hough's incumbency of the Treasury
solicitorship.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05

Sam Hetherington returned Monday
from Brookville, KY, where he has
been establishing new store for Mr..
Golfer, of Georgetown, O. Tuesday
morning he went to Georgetown, where
he will take charge of the large Golfer
store. Everybody wishes him we'll.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05

Mrs. VIM. Lipley died of typhoid
fever Saturday morning. and WAS buried
Sunday at Wesley Chapel, Sugartree
Ridge. Mrs. Lipley was q consistent
member Of the Christian church in this
city, and has many warm friends who
appreciated her womanly worth. She
leaves husband and two little children
to mourn their sad bereavement.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05

Mrs. Fred Fitch left Hillsboro Mon.
day on her return to her home in Pueblo,
Colorado, after pleasant visit here
among relati ives and friends. Mrs. Fitch
remained over in St. Louis two days to
see the Carnival and parade Of the Yelled
Prophets in that city.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05

The Republicans of Highland county
are requested to meet in mass convention
at the Court House in Hillsboro, on Sat.
urday, October 9TH, 1898, at 2 o'clock
p. M, to put in nomination a candidate
for Coroner.
By order Committee.
j. III. KEECH, Chairman.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05

K. Il. Hopkins, trustee of John F.
Moberly, will offer at public sale on the
Moberly farm mile south of Buford,
on Thursday, October 10, a lot of corn
and live stock, together with good
buggy.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05

The Republican Committee Head
quarters are over the restaurant OF
Withrow Brothers, on Main street. En-
trance through restaurant.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05

Milton Wedding, of the Gazette COM
posing room, took his departure Tuesday
for the Worlds Fair.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1893-10-05

Harry Gloss has severed his connec.
tion with the Balm bridge Patriot, having
sold the paper to Joe @. Murphy. Our
best wishes and sincere sympathies are
extended to both parties.