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The evening times., 1897-12-02

WE'LL BE KISSED TO DEATH. IL
we can't sell You splendid custoni-made
suit or Overcoat; worn the least Bit" at
a Figure that viii make You hug yourself
with delight. JUSTH'S OLD STAND. o19
ID st. NV. Bo30--t
The evening times., 1897-12-02

WANTED Smart boy, living with parents,
TO work in office: should be quick, willing,
honest; pay at start, 81 weekly; more when
proficient; good opening for right boy.
y ddress BUSINESS, this office. 1t
The evening times., 1897-12-02

FOR SALE-An almost new seal sacque
and sjIne fine iaces. Address SALE.
this office. de23tem
The evening times., 1897-12-02
u,sIp wANTED-MALis.

WANTED-Expert stenographer. type
writer and bookkeeper. Cali 1872 Wash.
Loan anu Trust building. between $50
and 12. de- Stem
The evening times., 1897-12-02
MISCELLA NEQU 3.

IF THE BOY who took by mistake box
of large bath sponges instead Of empty
box from rear If store, 622 c st. NV, Will
return the same AT once he will not be
prosecuted. GILMAN'S DRUG STORE,
62T Pa. ave. NV. 1t
The evening times., 1897-12-02

DON'T fail to visit MADAME ALVIAH,
tells life from cradle 10 grave. gives good
luck: fee, 25c- and soc. - II st.nw. 1t
The evening times., 1897-12-02

FOR SALE New sideboard, 81 o: oak ward
robe, $40: desk, folding bed, 81: cham
ber suite, 50: Fowler springs, 81: china
hair mattress. So: dining chairs. soc: one
extra large black walnut. chamber suite.
SO: brass trimmed iron bed. 81; lea ather
rocker, $3.50: willow rocker, 81, chif
fonier, 81: whatnot, so; pier mirror, 81 5:
and a lot Of fine housefurnishings. i721
Pa. ave-, down stairs. no50- st
FOR SALE . pool tables; large small;
both in good condition Address POOL,
this office. no3O-3t
The evening times., 1897-12-02

IF ANY SIGNS you need, WILLIS paint
them cheap, indeed 926 Pa. ave. nw.
The evening times., 1897-12-02

YOU will save money on your sign work
by giving it to me. CHAS- 8. WILLIS,
926 Pa. ave. NV. ue2-3t
The evening times., 1897-12-02

FL RNiTURE reupholstered and shades
city. Address SHADES this offtce. de- 81
The evening times., 1897-12-02
SITUATIONS wANTED-MALE
AND FEMALE.

YOU CAN select reliable help at the
SOUTHERN AGENCY free OF charge:
send or call BOG q st. NV; neat. reliable
females W anted, " hite and colured. Item
The evening times., 1897-12-02

W ANTED-A few carpenters for inside sh IL
ters, none need apply witbant referenteS.
Address CARPENTE ER, this office. n..30-;'i
The evening times., 1897-12-02

ANTED-A place, by coiored man and
wife: will do any kind of work. l..
THOMAS, 513 Goth st. de2-:,t
The evening times., 1897-12-02

DO YOU want to rent rooms? We have
the finest and cheapest in city: any loca-
ton. CAPITAL CITY AGENCY, 5O4 Z
st. NV. deZ-3t
The evening times., 1897-12-02
slru ArloNs wAsrED-MA1.n

l WILL give $25 to any person that will
assist me in getting position on the
Capital Ira ction Railroad or Metropolitan
Railroad. Address S. +. B., this office.
The evening times., 1897-12-02

PENSION VOUCHERS executed night and
day at 4th and + sts., opposite U. 5. Pen
sion Agency: office open at 2 midnight
Friday. FRANK d. D.BLACKISTONE.N Notary
Public. de2 3t
The evening times., 1897-12-02

WANTED old colored gentleman who
wishes home, with light work and
between SUh and 10th sts.,on ID st. Item
WANTED BY colored man, work, making
fires, cleaning morning and evening. 1882
18th st, NV Item
The evening times., 1897-12-02
DR.. Ledthermdn.

EXPERT SPECIALIST. t25 years ex-
perience.) All private diseases quickly and
permanently cured. SYPHILIS positively
cured in any stage. Cons suit alton free.
Hours, D 10 IL, 2 to 5. Tues,
Thurs. and Sat. evenings, to 8.
No. 6O2 + st. NV. Closed Sunday.
mol 5-tf-cm
The evening times., 1897-12-02

FOR SA LE-Single bed, springs and ma t.
tress, L stove, | meat-chUprer, 1 doZ.
candy jars. SIS NJ st NV. de1-3t
FOR SALE-Cheap: a good secondhand
set of heavy buggy harness. STAND
13U n. l.. Market. de1-3t
The evening times., 1897-12-02

FOR SALE-Second-han nd National Cash
Register. NATIONAL CASH REGISTER
CO., cor 9Th st. and La. ave. NV. de1-3t
The evening times., 1897-12-02

FOR SALE-Huckstcr license: cheap. Ap-
ply 300 Canal Il. sw. de2-3t
The evening times., 1897-12-02

FOR SALE-Grocery in NV. doing good
business, worth $1,000, can be bought at
business. CkEAMEk & CO.. 615 14lh ST.
10 -2t
The evening times., 1897-12-02

WANTED-Young colored man, reliable,
wants situation in family: good waiter
driver, etc. Address PRESENT EN-
PLOYER, ZIG 18th st. NV, de2-3t- EN-
The evening times., 1897-12-02

W,ANTED-An honest errand boy; must
bring the very best of recommendations.
J-BAUMGARTEN y SONS, 22o Pa. ave.
The evening times., 1897-12-02

PENSION vouchers executed correctly.
Double fee returned II error made.
Open 4.3O a. m. until 2 p. m. Dec 4:
SMITHS CIGAR STORE. 4th and g NV.
de2:3t
The evening times., 1897-12-02

FOR RENT-Nos. Al and 81 Defrees ST.
NV, near Printing Office: rooms; nice
FOR dividing, good condition; colored: only
$3.50. B. H. WARNER & Co., 916 F st.
NV. no30- 81, ,em
The evening times., 1897-12-02

FOR RENT-One large furnished I'd story
front room; suitable FOR man and wife, in
Guiding board, $40. SO2 / 1th st. NV.
de23t
The evening times., 1897-12-02

COSMOPOLITAN ART CO., now 1913 Pa.
ave. NV: portraits in crayon, pastel.
antccd; we only employ Mr.. l.. Grove as
OUT agent business exclusively transacted
by CHARLES WILLERS, Mgr. del st
IF 1T is help YOU want, then come to
the CAPITAL CITY EMPL YMENT
AGENCY; We have them to burn. 50t +
st. NV. del-.St
The evening times., 1897-12-02

FOR RSALE-YoungCu Cuba and Mexican par.
rots, monkeys. gold fishes, dogs, pigeons
canaries, incub;:tors, Spratts and A ustin's
dog bread; send for catalogue. SCH MID'S
BIRD STORE. 712 18th st. NV. ocS-tf
FOR SALE-S2.98 for eft extension
table; lounges. $3.50; Cook stoves, So;
heater, $3.50; parior and bedroom suites.
81 per week: cheap cash and credit. RED
MOND, 81 3 1th st. NV. oc30-tf,em
FOR SALE--Sample lot Of fine shotguns at
sacrifice, call early and get q bargain.
JULIUS COHEN, 1l04 7th st. NV.
oc1 6-f-em
The evening times., 1897-12-02

WANTED-By young colored man, place
to take care OF horses; refs. 1915 N
ST. NV. deS-3t,em
The evening times., 1897-12-02

LOOK at our famous So welt shoes for
men; all shape toes; every pair warrant
ed: box calf, tans and enamel. -SELBY'S,
1903 Pa. ave-. no27-6t
The evening times., 1897-12-02

LACE CURTAINS laundered equal to new
at Soc. a pair: mail orders receive prolnpt
attention. No. 25 F St NV. de- st
The evening times., 1897-12-02

FOR RENT-ISO2 G ST. NV. large front
room; neatly fur; gentleman preferred:
ref excha nged, Item
The evening times., 1897-12-02

WASHINGTON ELASTIC ROOF PAINT
Roofs painted, $3.50 and up: aud all
| leaks repaired free of charge; work gulr-
anteed FROM 3 TO years. F. g. NOLTE,
$40 9th st. NV. del Stem
The evening times., 1897-12-02

FOR RENT-Rooms; Sc, $12, and SIS;
nicely fur, front rooms. 1912 N. Z.
ave. INV. 1t
The evening times., 1897-12-02

WANTED Wood turner. 1910 c st.nw
The evening times., 1897-12-02

FOR RENT-No. 10 Massachusetts a We
NV. rooms. 81 $50. Inquire 625
New Jersey ave. NV. no3O-3t
The evening times., 1897-12-02

FOR RENT-sOI ST st. NV, fine corner
residence: st and I'd floor rooms: first
class table board; Sis per month.
nu277tem
The evening times., 1897-12-02

FOR RENT-613 n. ]. ave. NV; fur
nshed rooms; I'd floor; complete for house
keeping; rent cheap, no children. de2-3t
The evening times., 1897-12-02

FOR RENT Nicely furnished front ROOM;
heat and gas terms moderate. l2ll Sth
st. NV. Item
The evening times., 1897-12-02

FOX RENT-Two nicely furnished rooms,
with or without board. lS20 Stn u.
The evening times., 1897-12-02

FOR RENT-Good furnished rooms at 80
+. Cap. st.; for light housekeeping. If
desired: no children. DEP Stem
The evening times., 1897-12-02

FOR RENT-72O 18th st. NV: large front
room; nicely furnished; heat and gas.
ue2-3t
The evening times., 1897-12-02

WANTED-0yster Cook: come al once, pre-
pared 10 60 to work. EXCHANGE BU-
REAu, 721 18th st. NV. 1t
The evening times., 1897-12-02

near Patent Office; small investment
required: offered at bargain. DUNLAP,
Q0S = OF nn20-3t
The evening times., 1897-12-02

FOR SALE Barrooiu on 7th st. NV. doing
an iuiriense business; good thing: buy
quick. CREAMER CO., 615 4th 81.
The evening times., 1897-12-02

FOR RENT-Several fur. rooms, two com
municating, on 1st floor; suitable for
doctor or NJ. c. 71S 18th st. NV.
fle e2-3tem
The evening times., 1897-12-02

wANTED-To employ an architect Ad-
dress T. X. s., this office. de2-tf
wANTED--A helper in candy shop;
also colored boy. Call 1924 14th st.
NV. Item
The evening times., 1897-12-02

FOR SALE-Kind and sound young mare;
suitable for buggy or light delivery
wagon; price, $40. At 81 / 9th st.
NV. no3O-3t
The evening times., 1897-12-02
Mrs.. DR.. RENNER,
NATIONAL DENTAL PARLORS

FOR RENT Store and cellar, 1910 7th
st.nw-, good stand for shoe repairer; rent
$2O.50; also store and five rooms, good
location for any business; $30.5o. key next
door, nO30.3t,em
The evening times., 1897-12-02

OPEN EvENINGS-The largest ana only
first-class portrait studio ia Washing
ton; portraits in oil, pastel and crayon;
will make terms TO suit you. n. B SMITH,
Artist, corner Mass. ave. and 6th st. NV.
no2T7tem
The evening times., 1897-12-02
TRUSSES.
NINE. THEO.

NINE. THEO.
Medium and card reader: Washing0n's
most famous clairvoyant and palmist. Con-
suit her ON business, love aud family af
fairs, Ieunites the separated, removes
spells; causes speedy marriages, aud gives
good luck: open daily. German spoken. 25c-
and soc. 929 H st. NV. no21 L 4t
The evening times., 1897-12-02

BARGAINS at SELBY'S for one week
only" Misses bedroom slippers, 24c.;
mems rubbers, .39c.; child's rubbers, sizes
y5c.; boys pants, sizes to 6, lUc.; ladies'
tan oxfords, 45c., all sizes, to 8; boys
odd vest, &C.: mems suspenders, 12c.;
These goods must be sold quick 1903
Ia. ave. NV. no21-6t
The evening times., 1897-12-02

pOOlrOOm. saloon, market stands, lunch
rooms or boarding houses, or any kind of
business. 615 14th st. del -3t
The evening times., 1897-12-02

FOR RENT-Light housekeeping; two love
ly fur. 2d-floor 'front.' rooms; heat, gas;
private family; to adults; $15. 9l2 Va.
ave. SW. QeS-ot,em
The evening times., 1897-12-02

WANTED-Washing to take home; good
refs. CAN at 22S Oak st. NV, LIE Droit
Park no3O- Stem
The evening times., 1897-12-02

" IN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF QUIET stWUIS.
No. 453 u st. NV de1-3t
WANTED-By respectable colored woma n
a place as cook, in private family.
SIy " St uw del-3t
The evening times., 1897-12-02

WANTED-Bya experienced grocery clerk
and meat-cutter, position; low wages AMI
will boa ri with employer If desired. Al
dress X. A e., this office. de1-3t
The evening times., 1897-12-02

DRESS SUITS for hlrc at Gamers. 7th
and H sts. no16-tf
MSfE. La RAU, medium; tells past and
present; gives luck. 1223 1-2 + st. NV.
walk upstairs. nos I'm. EN-
The evening times., 1897-12-02

FOR RENT-No. eos 9th me-, $50; No. 10
nwa SlS; $40 18th sw.. 81 s; S32 E
sW., SlO; 1881 4th NV, $40; si2 Lettie
sw., s! 80. Z. A MCINTYRE, 224 c NV
7-lwk-em
The evening times., 1897-12-02

FOR RENT-A nine-room frame: central
location: being No. 713 5th ST. nw.. rent
$50 per mo. AUGUST DoNATH, No.
GIL TIN st. NV. del st
The evening times., 1897-12-02

WANTED by respectable colorcd girl,
piacea cha mberm id, nurse or cook; stay
at nights; city references. Call or address,
AIS nth st NV. nO30-3t
The evening times., 1897-12-02

wANTED-MISCE
WANTED-To buy horse, harness, buggy
androbe must be cheap. Address CASA,
this office. de2-3t-em
WANTED Cigar store, on Pa. ave-. +, 9th
or 1th sts:; centrally located. Address
A. F., this Office. de2-3t
WANTED Milk route: at once. Address
A. F.. this officc. de2-3t
LADIES' COSTUMES: evening gowns, So
up, shortest notice; children's clothes
speciality; Baughman's dress cuts, 50.
9oS N. ave. de2-1mo
WANTED To communicate with a native
of central or northern New York. who is
mechanic, farmer or real estate dealer.
"A ddress p. Q. GOOD, this office. 1t
state price. Address 453, this office.
de2-3t
WANTEp-To buy National cash register:
must lie firstclass and cheap for cash.
Address Box %, this office. de2-3t
WANTED--Place suitable for oyster bust
ness: either first floor or cellar. Address
with terms r. A. NJ. this office. 1t
WANTED To buy a first-class coupelcttc
or brougian; must be cheap and on ca sy
terms. Address Z. 5 g., this office 1t
WANTED Desire to hire several ball
address, please. A. A., this office. de1-3t
WANTED DO you wish to increase your
income? Are you willing To hustle for it?
II 10, you can do it with us We have a
good thing and are willing TO pay literally.
For further particulars address HUSTLER,
this office. de13t
WANTED-At once. 2 BARRIERS glasses and
pole must be In good order and cheap for
cash Call at 81 1st st. NV. no3O st .em
The evening times., 1897-12-02
WANTED-HOUSES

" = = 7 u IiNIO 'SIs'S'
WANTED To buy house, 8 or more rooms;
Capitol Hill preferred direct from owner.
Address 81. e., this Office. del-3t
The evening times., 1897-12-02

WE can easily save you money on any
painting you want done. Our prices
are very low for really fine work. Rooms
pa apered-handsome paper-$2 up. F. u.
NULTE. $40 9th st No branch. no2S-u
The evening times., 1897-12-02

FOR SALE-Handsome hay driving horse;
city broke. fresh andsound; weight 900
age, 6. 72l Sth st. NV. no30-3t
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-08-09
PERSONAL AND LOCAL.

-Messrs. ALA Winsor and Writ S.
Dye have purchased the one-third in
terest of Mr.. C. B. Robinson in the Ma
rietta Hardware Company. Mr.. Robin
son will spend few weeks visiting
friends in Monroe county before taking
up IL new line of business.
The steamer A. II. Lawrence took
a party of is visitors up to the fishing
camp below Beverly on Sunday. The
guests were treated royalty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. r. Moore and Mrs.
r. A. Underwood are attending the
Coolville camp meeting.
Mr.. +. A. Clark, of Beverly, was
the guest of friends in Marietta Sun
day.
Mrs. Edw. Parker guest of Mrs.
Dr.. Seth Hart, will leave for her home
at Bay City, Mich, via u. & o. r. Mon
day afternoon.
Mrs D. o. Hedges, of West Mari
eta, will leave on the y. & o. r. today
for Urbaua on visit to her parents.
Mrs. Chas. Fl. Nixon and cousin,
Miss Maud Walters, left Saturday for
Empire, o. Miss Walters has been
visiting Mrs. Nixon for several weeks.
Miss Emma Pfaff. the efficient
assistant in the Off ce of Treasurer
Lund, is spending her vacation at her
home in Lowell.
Miss Lille Willis, of Lowell, is
visiting friends in the city.
Miss Alta Heddleston, of Ludlow,
KY, is the guest of Mrs. Jane Beagle.
Mrs NJ Cole is spending a few
weeks with friends and relatives at
Pitts6cld, Illinois.
Mr.. George Gear left Saturday for
his home at Chicago, after a visit of
several weeks here with his parents,
DR.. and Mrs. George R. Gear.
Mrs. w. p. Curtis, of Chicago is
expected to arrive in the city today,
and be the guest of her mother, Mrs. l..
r. Waters, Wooster street.
Mr.. Laurence Dana left Sunday for
Belpre. He has resigned his position
on the news force of the Register, after
very satisfactory service.
lion T.. T. Oldham, of Cincinnati
is in the city, the guest of his mother.
On Wednesday evening of this
week the Tennis Club will entertain
themselves and number of invited
friends at a lawn fete in the grounds
of Mr. Tasker b. Bosworth, Second
street.
The M. E. church of Pleasant Hill
will picnic at Kimmick's Grove, near
Dye p. o. on Saturday, August 18th.
The Whipple brass band will be in at
tendance.
Capt. H. L. Ritchie, of Portland,
o., is in the city visiting friends and
incidentally keeping an eye on the
stea IN boat business.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-08-09

Saturday evening at II o'clock the
big engine at the electric power house
broke down, SO that the company has
since had TO run on one leg, as it were.
The smaller of the two engines does
the cars and furnish light also, there
fore the company will not be able tc
furnish light in the daytime or trans
portation after $50 o'clock in the eve
ming This will apply for few days
only, when the trouble will be RENE
died.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-08-09
Acetylene Gas.

We are now prepared 10 place on the
market our machines for generating
Acetylene Gas. These machines are
adapted for lighting stores, factories,
churches and private residences Small
towns and farmers can now have gas
as we'll as those in the cities, as each
consumer controls his own little gas
plant, which is quite inexpensive. We
guarantee to furnish six times as much
light at less than half the expense ot
ordinary gas, electric light or kerosene
lamps. a first class agent is wanted in
every county to sell our machines.
TOLEDO ACETYLENE GAS Co.,
Wed. Aug, 2w. Toledo, Ohio.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-08-09
Very Interesting Meeting.

The MacLane meeting last night at
the Central Church of Christ on Fourth
street was a very large one, many peo-
pie having been unable to get into the
three accessions to the church. There
are now over fifty members of the con-
gregation, and arrangements are about
completed for the purchase of the
church property in which they are
holding meetings.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-08-09
MARIETTA DAILY LEADER
MONDAY. AUGUST 9. 1897
THE BICYCLE PARADE.
Program for the Bicycle Run of Lobdell
Cycling Club Tuesday Evening.

Program for the Bicycle Run of Lobdell
Cycling Club Tuesday Evening.
The parade will start from the club
house in Muskingum Park at 1850
o'clock, standard time, and all wheel
men will ride ia single file ten feet
epart.
Front to Greene, up Greene to Fourth,
up Fonrth to Montgomery, down
Montg to Third, down Third to
Greene, down Greene to Front, up
Front to bridge. down Gilman TO Knox,
down Knox TO Franklin, up Franklin
to Putnam, out Putnam TO bridge, up
Front to club house and disband.
The parade will be in charge of
Capt. Bures and Lienteuants Wood
and Ogle, who will give directions and
manage the affair generally. Every
rider in the city and surrounding
country is cordially invited to take
part Let everyone turn out with at
least one Japanese lantern and help
make it the biggest demonstrltion Of
the kind ever witnessed III the city.
Parkersburg riders are especially in
vited.
Fully 1900 wheels are owned in and
around Marietta and there is no reason
why the most of these should not be
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-08-09
HORSE RAN AWAY.
And -Four Men Narrowly Escape Serious
Injury.

And -Four Men Narrowly Escape Serious
Injury.
Mr.. Charles Morris, who lives near
Beverly, arrived in Marietta Saturday
with an exciting experience to relate to
his friends. lie started to this city in
an express wagon, driving two young
horses. Accompanying him were three
oil drillers who had been working on
Olive Green. At Lowell the horses
took fright and ran away, smashing
things up generally. The vehicle was
turned over and the occupants thrown
to the ground with great force, All of
them were severely and painfully
bruised, though no bones were broken.
The frightened horses ran about two
miles before being stopped, but were
not injured.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-08-09
Illinois Miners Pass Resolutions.

SPRINGFIELD. H., Aug. THE state
miners convention adjourned Saturday
after passing resolutions condemning
truck stores, thanking labor unions
for their sympathy and boycotting al.
non-union cigars. A telling address
was made by President Carson and one
also by James r. Miller, grand secre.
tary l. o o f.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-08-09
Submarine Torpedo Boat Launched.

BALTIMORE, Md, Aug. T. - The
Plunger," submarine torpedo boat of
the Holland type, designed for the
United States navy. was successfully
launched at the yards of the Column
bian Iron works here Saturday. The
ceremonies were simple. consisting
merely Of The customary christening
and few brief and impromptu.
SDcccbvS
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-08-09
NO HUMDUG HERE.
Marietta Endorsement Is What
Counts With the Public.


You can't fool the public all the time.
They will find you out at last.
Every time man is fooled
Another skeptic is made.
Many the remedy that makes the
skeptic.
1t fails to keep its promises.
Doan's Kidney Pills bring renewed
faith.
They cure the sceptic.
Plenty of proof of tn s at home.
Marietta proof for Marietta people.
Our citizens say they cure backache.
Cure urinary disorders.
Cure sick kidneys.
Experience has taught them this is so.
Conviction for every sufferer.
In the testimony of friends and neigh
bors
Read this case:
Mrs. j. j. GOLDSMITH of No. 515-7th
st, says:-"l am convinced that Doan' S
Kidney Fills are an excellent remedy,
not that haYe had occasion TO use them
but from the fact that my mother has
and l take pleasure in recommending
them for her. 1t was at her home in
Pittsburg that she first learned of
Doan's Kidney Pills and while visiting
here she had me get box for her at
the drug store of Mir. Styer On Front st.
She was taken with an attack of back
ache a complaint she is subject to- She
had all the symptoms of kidney trouble
and suffered greatly Doan's Kidney
Pills brought her relief. Anyone is at
liberty TO write her in regard to the re.
suits and she will be only too pleased
to give minuter particulars to any lady.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by
all dealers or sent by mail on receipt
of price, 80 cents per box, 6 loxes for
$3.50. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, n.
Y, sole agents for the United States
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-08-09
A Serious Chnrge .

A certain man who has been selling
merchandise from house TO house here
for several days, was arrested Saturday
on the charge of making an insulting
proposal TO respectable married
woman. He will have hearing before
the Mayor today. Judgment is sus-
pended and his name Withheld until
after the trial.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-08-09
THE DRYS WON.
Good People of Belpre Township Decide
That They Don't Want Saloons.
not injurt

The local option fight at Belpre last
Saturday was>hotly contested, but the
saloon element were defeated by a
large majority. Considerable interest
was felt in the contest by local option
people throughout the county, and the
election was expected to result in a
rather clo,e vote. The leader of the
Vets was Rebecca Hendershott, who
is now under indictment for selling
liquor in local option township and
got out of Jail on bond to take part in
the contest at the polls.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-08-09

Hon. f. b. Ranger and Col. w. j
Nelson, each of whom fondly imagines
that he possesses the fastest piece of
horsefiesh in the civilized world, had a
go at the Fair Grounds Saturday morn
ing. Mr.. Rangers horse, Flying
Dsnk," defeated Col. Nelson's "Bobtail
Bill" in three straight heats. The time
was considerably under five minutes.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-08-09

pT-FOR SALE. New room house at
bargain, situated on South Seventh street, or
will trade for property above Washington
street. Nice little farm on railroad within 3
miles OF city, trains day to Marietta Cheap
building lots on easy terms. Money to loan
on real estate security. J. L GUYToN,
Room 10, Law Building.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-08-09
On the River.

The Ohio Sunday evening was six
feet six inches and rising. The Lorena
and Virginia both arrived down early
Sunday afternoon.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-08-09
Shielded in a Horrible Manner.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. Mrs. Lena Davis,
of Hammond, Ind, who has been Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. James Higgins.
of this city, for the past few weeks,
committed suicide in Il horrible man
ner Friday. She took three ounces OF
95 per cent solution of carbolic acid
and suffered excruciating agony until
death ensued. 1t is stated that Mrs,
Davis had trouble with her mother-in.
law in Hammond, Ind, and that it
preyed upon her mind and caused her
to kill herself