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The Mena weekly star., 1897-05-12

work hereafter Resolutions were passed unanimously by the interna- tional association, in session here, ask ing congress to enact such laws as would prevent the letting of contracts to corporations for any government work, either for the erection of build ings or the construction of machineru.
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HOMES FoR SETTLERS.
Opening of Wichita Reservation Now Set
 for September 1.

OpenInE or NTch1tA HeberVAtIOn NOW btL
 for September 1.
 GUTHR1E, Ok, May 11.-Word received here from Washington states that the Wichita reservation will be opened to settlement by September l. There will be homes for 5000 or 4,000 people on claims of 160 acres each, in addition to the population of the towns that will spring up all about The reserya- tion is about 40 miles across east and west, with an average width of about 20 miles.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-05-12
oppose Contract Work.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, May 1l.--The unlon machinists oppose contract work and will fight the letting of con tracts for government construction
The Mena weekly star., 1897-05-12

Several young women students of Wellesley college, at Wellesley, Mass, were dismissed in disgrace because their bicycle excursions were accom- panied by indulgences in alcoholic re- treatments and cigarettes.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-05-12
Tbe Petition Denied.

WAsHrNGToN, May 1.-The supreme court to-day denied the petition for a rehearing in the Transmissouri Freight association case.
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laroe quantity of hay. saturated

.,,;tb kerosene, was found blazing be- tween the post office and restaurant as Tol,,yood Mo. The fire was put out hefore much damage was done-
The Mena weekly star., 1897-05-12
New Cycling Records Made.

BALTIMORE, Md, May 11-Henry Smith, a member of the Maryland Gen. tury Cycling club, finished 24.hour road race against time this morning during which he claims to have estab- hi:shea hi:shea 9 nerv set of American road rec ords. Smith, who has never tried for q record before, started on course laid out on the famous Shell road east of Baltimore at 610 yesterday morn ing. At the end of 12 hours he had covered ITO miles and when he quit this morning he reeled off 3l4 miles. The figures will be submitted to the Century Cycling Club of America for yerifcation.
 Double Fatality.
 CHICAGO, May 11.--A peculiar double fatality occurred last evening before hundreds of spectators in Lincoln park. While boating on Lake Nichi- gan Matthew Roche and his teu-year- old nephew, Harry Flynn, attempted to exchange seats. The boat was over turned and the boy drowned, although Roche twice succeeded in putting the little fellow on top of the capsized craft. While this was going on Albert Mattarl, who was in the crowd at the waters edge, suddenly pitched for ward on his face dead. His death is ascribed to excitement caused by watching the struggles of the drown ing boy.
 A Wisconsin Village FIreswept.
 GALEsvILLE, Wis, May 11.-Fire wiped out the little village of Marsh land last night. The post office, Will Bros hotel, Leath's telephone office and other buildings were destroyed.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-05-12

Judge Alden Holds That the Kansas Legis- Iative Act Interferes with Private Con- fracfG
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-01-14

There is one feature in the life Of the
McKinleys which chroniclers of the
campaign seem to have passed oyer, q
chapter, which, however, is an old,
though always q touching story to dwell.
lers in Canton. The devotion of Major
Mckinley and his wife to each other is
we'll known. In the cemetery on the
outskirts Of the town there is a small
burial plot wherein are three little
graves. 1t differs in no particular respect
from others about it. The casual passer
by wouldipay no special heed oft. But
there, many years ago, before fame came
knocking at his door, VIM. Mckinley
and his wife buried hope. The three
little headstones mark the graves of their
children, and everyday, all the long
years through, Mrs. Mckinley has gone
to the lonely graveyard and laid fresh
flowers upon the mounds. When Major
Mckinley is in Canton they make the
daily pilgrimage together. Since those
graves were built there has dwelt in Mrs.
McKinley's heart and been manifest in
her life great, womsnly kindliness to.
ward all the world, and sweetness that
can only come of sorrow.-Lebanon Star.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-01-14

A misleading impression has been
given out by some of the papers concern.
ing the attitude of City Council toward
the City Treasurer. The facts are that
nearly thousand dollars of city funds
we're deposited by him in the First Nat
ional, and are tied up there. No one
accuses him of dishonesty. Neither has
there been any action taken toward his
removal from Office. The city needs the
money badly and would like the bonds.
men to advance it. This they refuse to
do. Council has asked the Solicitor if
they can be compelled to do so. The
Solicitor says they might, by certain
legal process, which would involve the
vacating of the Office because the Treas.
urer refused to honor drafts upon him.
The Office vacated, he or his sureties
would have to produce the funds placed
in his hands. This is simply an expla.
nation of the process in such cases.
There is no probability that such course
will be decided upon.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-01-14
Summer Homes.

In the Lake regions of Winconsin,
Northern Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa
and Dakota, there are hundreds OF
charming localities ipre. e.enminently fit.
ted for summer homes. Nearly all are
located on or near lakes that haven t
been fshed out. These resorts are
are easily reached by railway and range
in variety from the "full dress for din.
ner" to the Aannel.shirt costume for
every meal. Among the list are names
familiar to many OF our readers as the
perfection Of Northern summer resorts.
Nearly all OF the Wisconsin points of
interest are within short distance from
Chicago or Milwaukee, and none of
them are 90 far awayl from the "busy
marts of civilization" that they cannot
be reached in q few hours travel by
frequent trains, over the finest road in
the northwest-the Chicago, Milwaukee
4 St. Paul Railway. A description of
the principal resorts, with list of sum.
mer hotels. and boarding houses, and
rates for board, will be sent free on ap.
plication to Robt. G. Jones, Travelling
Passenger Agent, 40 Carew building,
Cincinnati, o.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-01-14
b. 4 O. Relief Association.

An examination of the books OF the
Relief Department of the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad has been made by Mr.. A..
y. Dunham, the expert appointed by the
United States Court to pass upon the
reports of the receivers. Mr.. Dunham,
in his report says:
Il have made a careful examination
of the various features of the Relief
Department of the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad Company and find them correct
and as stated upon the books of the
department and the various balance
sheets Of June 30, 1895. The accounts
have been very systematically kept, the
books neat and orderly, and every pes.
sible safeguard and check to insure
accuracy seems to have been introduced
and I see no room for suggestions of
any kind in the methods now in use.
"The securities owned by the various
features have been examined and found
to agree with the amounts stated upon
the books and are in the custody Of the
treasurer of the company, as required
by your regulations. The donations to
the department by the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad Company, and since March l,
1895, by the receivers of the company,
have been made in accordance with your
81
"The methods of handling the various
features of the department seem to be
perfect, and the opportunity for loss in
any manner reduced to minimum.
Your loan department of the savings
feature is an example of perfection in
ito methods Of treating with loans and
the safeguards against loss."
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Resolutions Of Respect.

hoDOlutlOuD VI h0Sp0Ct.
BY Buford Chapter, Epworth League.
WHEREAS, The messenger Of death has
removed our beloved sister, Belle Brown,
and she answered the last roll.csll on
Dec. 18th, 1895, surrounded by her Low.
ing family and friends and
WHEREAS, 1t is proper that we, her
surviving friends should pay a Just
tribute to her memory, therefore, be it
Resolued: By the surviving members
of Buford Epworth League that by the
death of sister Brown her family has
lost loving and devoted daughter and
sister, the community, q respected citizen
and the League, one of our. best and
beloved sisters.
Resolved, That we extend to the be.
reaved family Of our departed sister our
heart felt sympathy, and commend
them to Him alone, who can give com.
fort in affliction:
Resolved, That copy of these resolu.
tions be sent to the bereaved family,
also to the County papers for publica.
ton, and the same be made q part of
the record Of this Epworth League.
Committee on resolutions.
NRrTlE DuvALL,
BELLE REED,
L. D. WEBER.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-01-14

In legal sense there are now only
two political parties in the State, Will.
at the recent election seven different
parties had candidates in the field for
president. The five minor parties each
having polled less than one per cent.
of the total vote pass out of existence in
this State in the legal sense. In order
to get on the Australian ballot next
year they will have to petition the Sec.
retary of State for place on the ballot
and secure over 10000 singers.
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Death Of Hrs. nary 4. snita.

From the Chrismsn, ILL.,, Monitor We
take the following concerning the death
Of an aged lady we'll known In, this city !:
Mary Ann Smith We born April 9,
1911, at Hillsboro, Highland county,
Ohio, and died January Lot, 1897; She
was the daughter Of Jacob Baker. She
resided in the same county until the
tall OF 1896, then removed TO this State
and finally setteled in Ohrisman In the
fall 1872, and resided here until her
death. She was married to James Smith
Feb. 10, 1929 To this union was born
four children, two Of whom are living
and attended her during her last sick.
ness. Her husband preceded her, dying
August 20, 1898, ct the advanced age Of
88 years. The subject Of this sketch is
the last Of her family. Her father and
three brothers and three sisters all pre-.
ceded ner to that land of rest. She
Joined the Methodist churh when girl
IL or 13 years of age and has been con-
sistent and faithful member ever since,
and faithful in her duty to the Lord and
Master. She never wearied in her faith, /,
praying constantly to her God and
Savior to come and take her home.
The funeral took place on Monday
last and the remains we're inferred in
Woodland cemetery. The services were
conducted in the M. E church, large
number attending. The pastor, the Rev.
J. F. Horney, preaching the sermon,
taking his text from John XI, % The
pail bearers were Messrs. J. H. Shawhan,
Alvin Sly, L. W. Stiggleman, j. w. Elder,
and Frank Waldruff
Mrs. Smith was an earnest and de-
voted christian lady, having served over
70 years in the service of her Master,
leading q life that is we'll worthy of EN-.
ulation. She was true friend and q
kind accommodating neighbor always
full Of heartfelt sympathy for the suffer.
ing.
We are never quite ready for the loss
of our friends. Death is a reaper that
always too soon gathers in his sheaves
even when the wrinkled brow and
whitened hair and faltering step proclaim
that the three score years and ten or
maybe four score years have passed,
still we are wont to think he might de.
lay little longer.
Life's race we'll run;
Life's work well done;
Life's victory won
Now comes rest.
Farewell, dear mother, sweet thy rest,
Weary with years and worn with pain,
Farewell, till in some happy place,
We shall behold thy face again.
'Tis ours to miss thee, all our years,
And tender memories Of thee to keep,
Thine in the Lord to rest, for 90,
He giveth His beloved sleep.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-01-14

The Prosecuting attorney of Adams
county, being consistent Democrat, has
brought suit against the Republican of.
ficisls who owe the county, but has failed
to bring suit against the Democratic de.
linquents. Among the counties of the
State Adams stancs alphabetically at
the head. But if she would maintain
q similar position in the esteem OF honor.
able men, she must not stand such par
tisan discrimination.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-01-14
JANUARY. - 1907

They are going to have some fun over
the cigarette question up in Michigan.
81 believe" says Governor elect and
Mayor Pingree, "that law ought to be
passed to put into Jail not only the man
that sells cigarettes, but the one that is
caught smoking them. Ifthey pass such
q bill III eign it," After that it's pretty
certain that such bill will be pushed in
the Michigan legislature.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-01-14

The Circuit Court handed down de
cision ct Wilmington the other day,
which d Of considerable Importance to
County Commiasicnsrs. In 1892 . stat.
ute was passed BY the Legislature, max
ing II compulsory 70 erect guard rails "a
all bridges Ave fsst high. and to all ap.
proaches Of six feet. Last May while
james 4. Craig was passing over . bridge
his horse became frightened vnd jumped
on the end Of the bridge. Il Va seven
or eight isst high and Craig was ssrious.
y injured. He institutsd . damage suit
in the Common Plsas Court. and va
sivsn . verdict. The dsisnss rolled
princlpally on the tact that the county
had not suhicispt funds 10 psovide ail
the bridges and sppsoaehss- with rslls,
I'd teek IL case = The Ciyeoit 0oast,
~ Gsoult a0rmod he loveg eouu1, -
Hold ~ OommioGiopegs veeo yoo1ieo6
% egect the roils a. - llable . daisaGSo.
Il many eounties 4, w1]l A6d hnnASS4G
q della. ezgS9ee = elbjest ~ essnly
- S~sS1s so &. ,,ft -
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NEW MARKET.


Roy Rogers and Edith Letherman are
new attendants from this place, for this
College term. at Hillsboro.
Helen Rogers has resumed her studies
at the Hillsboro College, after spending
the vacation under the parental roof.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nora Carr and family
have returned from a two weeks visit
with friends at Blanchester.
Clyde Vance carries the mark on his
face OF a burn received by the explosion
of powder, with which he was playing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bostler Lemon, of Wash.
ington O. H., are visiting Mr.. Lemons
friends, this week.
@. A. Lemon took charge of the post.
Office and store last week, which were
formerly in the hands of ]. R. Gruver,
who has set up grocery at Hillsboro,
where he has also moved his family.
Mr.. Lemon will move his family this
week into Mr.. Gruver's residence, near
the store.
J. o. Vance, Of Danville, will immedi.
ately occupy the property vacated by G.
A. Lemon.
viii McReynolds left last Friday for
Coldbrook, ILL.,, where he will take care,
for some time, of the store and post
Office which belongs to his brother Reece,
who is unable to attend to them, having
received severe burn while acting as
SantaC Claus, at q Christmas entertainment.
Rev ]. E w. Cook, of Gallon, O., who
80 ably conducted a series of meetings at
the Baptist Church, few weeks ago,
has been hired to fill the pulpit Of that
church q regular pastor.
DR.. Robert Purdy, of Aberdeen, has
been in our midst visiting friends and
looking for residence, as he wishes to
make this his future home.
Meetings are being held by our citi.
sens to make preparations for the one
hundredth anniversary Of our town,
which will be one hundred years old on
the 10th Of April. The exercises to be
held in honor Of the day will be some
time in August, on account Of the bad
weather We generally have in April.
The name of the anniversary will be
known ~ "The Century Plant" The
exact time will be announced ct later
date
Mrs. Margaret Gaddis R. Vance, daugh.
tor of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Gaddis, was
born in Fsyette county, Pa, September
25, 1911, and died December %, 1895,
thus being IS years old when she died.
She was twice married. First, to VIM.
Ross, who died several years ago. Her
second marriage was to Jacob Vance,
who died in 1891. Mrs. Vance united
with the Baptist Church, of this place,
In 1888, when that organization was first
and was the last Of the first
original members. The funeral services
we're held at the Baptist Church, Decem.
Der S0th, Rev. y. Linsey officiating.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-01-14
One Thousand Farmers Wanted.

To settle on one thousand choice
farms on the line of the Chicago, Mil.
vaukee 4 Ut. Paul Railway in Dakota.
These lands are located in twenty diff.
ferent counties, and are to be had now
at prices ranging from 81 to SIS per
acre; . few months hence their value
will be doubled.
For home or for investment no luck.
isr chance has ever before been offered.
Now 10 the time to invest. No better
farming land exists anywhere. No
greater results can be obtained any.
Nhere.
z Schools and churches abound every.
'Whsrs. Near BY markets for all farm
|psoducts. South and North Dakota are
~ hammer diversified farming and stock.
IpDisipg statss Of the West. Everything
|Ssows In Dakota except ignorance ano
!intompsranee. A new boom 10 ON.
4ske advantage of the tide which leads
- Dakota and to fortune.
1o9 further information address or
'eall spcn ". 2. Powell, General smmi.
euatiee Agent. A0l Old Colony Building.
Ohieseo. nj.
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s--De0
Leroy, son Of Thomas and Frances
Kelly, was born near Leesburs. High.
land county, O., Nov. %, 1885, and died
at the home Of his daughter, Mrs. Jos.
Marconnet, in Lynchburs, Dec. 20, 1895,
aged 60 years, month and 8 days.
In accordance with his request, he was
buried by the Masons, with the Knights
of Pythias a. an escort. The funeral
sermon being preached by Rev. Martin
Redkey.
With the kindest recollections of his
efficient help in the past and with sad
hearts, many Of the choir that had been
under his leadership 20 many years,
sang some of his favorite songs.
His remains, followed by large mum.
Der of his old friends and neighbors,
were laid to rest in the New Lsxin gton
cemetery, by the side Of bis loved ones
who had gone before.
He served many years as Member of
the Board Of Education, Mayor of New
Lexington. He was twenty.one years
Justice of the Peace, and Probate Judge
OF Highland county six years. His pub.
lie life was characterized by q faithful
discharge of the trusts committed to him.
His judicial decisions we're marked by
neither fear nor favor, but showed his
great regard for the principles of justice
and law and remarkably clear judg.
ment. Few of his decisions we're reversed
by the higher courts.
After his retirement from the Probate
Judges Office, he was admitted to the
practice of law, and those who entrusted
their legal business to him found in him
faithful and wise counsellor.
He was a most excellent, enterprising
citizen and took great interest in every.
thing pertaining to the prosperity of New
Lexington, in which he lived the greater
part of his life. As a neighbor he was
kind, generous and obliging. No neigh.
ber went to him for favor who did not
find him just as ready to grant.
The poor, who sought charity always
found him with sympathizing heart and
open hand.
He was first married to Amy E daugh.
ter of the Rev. David and Jane Wright.
To this happy union we're born five chill.
dren. Two, Mrs. Anna Marconet and
Fred, at present Mayor of New Vienna,
survive him. The others died in infancy.
The happy home was saddened by the
death of the wife and mother, July 29,
1874.
In 1873 he was married to Anna, dauRh.
ter of Joseph and Alice Swearingen. To
them was born one child, which died in
infancy. After fourteen months of sun.
shine, the shadows again gathered over
this household aud Annie was taken to
her heavenly home April 8, 1879.
He was kind and affectionate hus.
band and loving and indulgent father.
who took great delight in making his
home happy one.
Although he was not member of any
church, he was a regular attendant at
Sunday School and Church, and firm
believer in the doctrines of Christianity.
In reply to message sent by friend,
he said: "Few men want to die. but that |
matter is all settled end am not afraid |
to CO."
For many years he was leader Of our
Sunday School and Church music, and
we trust that in the long hours of his
sickness he made all things right with
bis God and had blessed communion
with him, and that We shall again hear
his voice in the choir that sings the
song of Moses and tho Lamb in the New
D. s. F.
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To the many friends who 20 kindly
aided and sympathised with me in my
sad bereavement, also 70 the Woman's
Relief Corps. tender my heartfelt
thanks. ~ ~.
May they, when called to pass through
the same. have warm hearts to sympa.
thizs and willing handsto help.
Harry II. NILLER.
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THE ELECTION OF JUDGES.
Ex.President Harrison's Objection to
the Mode OF Selection.

Ex.President Harris0n's Objection to
the Mode Of Selection.
Ex President Harrison writes OF "The
Judicial Department of the government"
in the January Ladies' Home Journal,
and says with reference to the general
mode OF selecting judges in the majority
Of states: "There has been much discus.
ion Is to the proper tenure for the ju.
dicial Office. and the tendency, as ex.
pressed in the later state constitutions,
has been in favor of limited terms. The
earlier state constitutions gave the ap.
pointment of all the judges to the gov.
ernor or the legislature. but along with
the demand for limited terms for the
judges came another tor their election
by the people, and in majority of the
states they are now nominated in the
party conventions and elected by poular
vote, Just - governor or sheriff 10
chosen. do not think that either OF
these changes 10 reform. Limited
terms, il they are long. may be supported
BY many considerations; but short terms
combined with popular elections. have
not. in my opinion, secured - high
judicial standard - prevailed before.
A judge Who must 60 at short iatervah
before . political convention for 70.
nomination. and before the people Tor
IN election. can not have the same ssnse
Of Independence and security that ~
would have II his term we're long or
during good behavior, The judicial
once should b % organized that nes
oi the bet abilities and attainmsnn
vonld Antas n ~ > oaseas. and sivs 49,
live end Ambitions whslly - t." "a