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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-12-14

BENSONHAFER-A Dora Ben
sonhafer, nee Brimner, was born
August 2sth, 1865. departed this
life November 18th. 1897, aged
thirty. two years, two months and
twenty days. She was united in
marriage to David Bensonhafer,
April 25th, 1895, To this union was
born one child, Lucinda Isabella,
very bright child. Anna was IL
very kind wife and mother and
loved and respected by all her
neighbors. She leaves a father,
mother, brother and sister, with ID
host of friends to mourn their loss.
She became member Of the Pres
byterian church at New Plymouth,
Ohio, hen quite young and re-
manned christian to the end. In
general, Anna enjoyed good health
and made good use of the same by
a cheerful and jealous performance
of her duties as mother, christian
an | neighbor. She was stricken
with erysipelas fever and in spite
Of tender care and medical skill
she daily grew worse, but she bore
her sufferings with truly christian
resignation and patience. Her
funeral took place Saturday after
noon, November Goth, and was con-
Quoted by Rev. e, g. Spoehr of Lo-
gan, who delivered an able sermon
from the 23rd, Psalm. Her remains
were laid to rest in the Ewing
Gem terry, and were followed by a
large concourse of friends and
neighbors to her last resting place.
a FRIEND.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-12-14

GEORGE ALLEN GoRDoN, was
born May 3rd, 1858, and departed
this life ID c. 9th 1897, aged 80 years,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-12-14

MIR. DIsTRIciI DBNsoNHAEER
a well known and respected far ner
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-12-14

Nov. 23-6w.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-22

for twenty years at South Carolina col
Iege, and which DR.. Cooper had given
there before him." All this was UNI
doubtedly so, if we may judge by the
commanding influence and great ability
displayed in that era by statesmen of
the South in the councils of the nation.
What was once the peculiar an dis
tinctive feature Of Southern institutions
of learning Mr.. Wilson hopes may be
again. The civil war impoverished these
old colleges, and they have yet scarcely
recovered from the shock, for during the
past thirty years the duties and respon-
siblities of common school education
have been to the new South a heavy
burden. Yet new life is now tingling
through them, and the future is seen TO
Offer great opportunities as the past. The
South must have great men if she is to
maintain her rink in the nation, and
these must he trained as the famous old
statesmen of Virginia, the Carolinas and
Georgia were trained in the science or
government and administration, national,
State and municipal. And the South,
says Mr.. Wilson, cannot turn over to the
scholars Of other sections this work; 1t
must be done largse by itself. In his
new field OF lalM Mr.. Wilson has
marked out a JealDe of the highest ex-
cellence, and - renewed devotion 20
the science OF government in academic
halls is worthy the best traditions Of
education and politics in the State OF
Washington, Jefferson and Madison.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-22

Rev. J. f. futile has accepted a call
to the Baptist church at Clayton.
DR. Victor McBrayer, prominent ply
stefan of Shelby, died Sunday night.
The sheriff of Monroe county will en-
force the law sending delinquent taxpay-
ers to Jail.
North Carolina, with thirteen students,
comes next to Virginia in numerical or
der at Roanoke College, Virginia.
A crowd of toughs near Old Fort cut
off the ears and tail of a horse belonging
to Rev. Jack Sheppard, who has been
preaching a doctrine that they did not
like.
The negroes are rising politically in
Edenton. Sa turday night in solemn con-
clave they resolved to cut loose from Re-
publican apron strings and be their own
men and their own party. They denounce
Harry Skinner out of reach.-Elizabeth
City Economist.
The Dismal Swamp fires are raging in
the reeds, the peat bog is burning under
meath the surface, and the cinder fakes
are falling ON our streets. If this I'M
precedented drought continues the bears
will be driven from their jung,es in the
Dismal Swamp and lakes will multiply
there:n.-El;zabeth City Economist.
Lincoln Journal: Belle Ramsaur, color
ed, who lives in Freedmen, put her bed
ding out to sun. That evening she took
it in, made up her bed and slumbered
peacefully until morning. Soon after she
arose the next morning she was horr:fied
to see AN enormous spreading adder
crawl from out one Of the pillow cases.
The Geographic dispatches this morn
ing bring disquieting news, and to some
alarming news from New Orleans. AS
will be seen from the report elsewhere,
among the new cases of yellow fever re-
ported yesterday were "E. G. Ray, Lacy
Ray, Katharine Ray" Mr.. Ray is a
Charlottean. Lacy and Katharine are his
little daughters. Mrs. Ray is daughter
OF Mrs. B. l.. Dewey, Of this city.-Char-
lotte Observer.
Rev. Nathaniel Harding has celebrated
his oath anniversary as rector Of the
Episcopal church in Washington. He has
conducted 20S funerals, administered $50
baptisms, performed 101 marriages and
259 persons have been confirmed. He has
had many flattering calls to much larger
and wealthier parishes, but each time says
the Messenger, he has decided to remain
in Washington. He is model Clergyman
an honor to his church and his State.
May he live long to enjoy the love and
regard of his people!
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-22
IN MEMORIAM.

n. NJ Richmond, who died ON The 10Th
OF September, 1897, was born ON the 20 h
of December. 1S4S, in Caswell county, n.
c., and was in the 10th year OF his age.
Nat Richmond. as he was known from
his boyhood days, was a familiar figure
to the people OF Caswell county, n. c..
and was well known in every other cOun-
| ty of the State. His residence, where he
died, is two miles from the town OF Mil
ton and one of the most beautiful places
in the county.
Mr.. Richmond was an influential citi-
gen, and deservedly SO. he was a man OF
education, and kept well posted. He was
fond of reading and his associates were
always among the best.
A man of fine moral character he was
devoted to his home and home life. He
was a man Of great energy and did his
duty always from conscientious stand.
point. He married daughter of Capt
John w. Lewis. and leaves a widow and
eight cbildren-four boys and four girls
Mr. Richmond was deputy collector
during Cleveland's first administratiO
he was n justice of the peace for twenty
years and for several terms one OF the
hoard of County Commissioners. and a
the court OF Caswell county nv JUDGE A.
w. Graham, to succeed Judge Spencer 3.
Adams.
In oil Of those positions he was a most
acceptable officer to his roople and he
ives personally very ponular man.
Mr.. Richmond was also enga red for
many years in the manufa cture Of plows
and castings, and his father. before him,
In L. - ~ (.
Richmond was public-spirited citizen.
He made a good speech on political and
other topics. He was an honest, upright
citizen. man Of courage and of unques-
toned bravery.
His sister married Cen. Stephen d.
Ramseur. and this bereavement VIII be
sorely felt by many of the old soldiers of
his command, who will deeply sympathize
with his family. Mrs. Ramseur and her
daughter. Miss Mary, lived with the
comfort his family and to his many
friends to know that he was for years a
consistent member of the Presbyterian
church and an elder of the church in
Milton at the time of his death.
His brothers and sisters were all at his
funeral except Mr.. G. Fl. Richmond, Of
''h SaAOIAndt h4lO NOuiu buI dlIlAG III
time.
Rev. DIR. Harding and Judge Mont
gomery, of Concord, married sisters of
Mr. Richmond.
The writer, Mr.. Editor, was friend
of Mr.. Richmond for many years, and at
tended the funeral services and burial.
The neople of Milton and of the sur
rounding country expressed great sor-
row in the loss of such good citizen,
kind neighbor and esteemed friend. A
large crowd were present for many miles,
which attested his popularity and the
high regard and love which all bore to-
wards him.
His family, his church, his neighbors,
his friends will miss him, but the recOl-
lections of his beautiful character viii be
| sweet to them, believing that beyond the
sun sets radiant glow his spirit is at rest
J. S. CUNNINGHAM.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-22
PEACH INSTITUTE RECEPTION
(COmmnnicnted.l

Peace Institute reception to the new
girls on Saturday evening was a charm,
ing social occasion. 1t was not only ele
giant but beautiful. The refinement and
culture of the new girls" was yer!
gratifying to the principal and his teach
ers. The writer has seldom witnessed
such UNIVERSAL modesty and elegance of
manners in such large crowd of girls.
There was not an awkward act or gesture
during the evening. Every one seemed n
"high born lady" of queenly grace.
The evening was enl.vened by beauti-
full vocal solo by Miss f. Grace Lemon,
whose grand voice captivated all of us.
Miss Minnie Johnson also gave us one of
her beautiful soils, and Miss V. Caspari
one of her inimitable recitations.
The whole evening was delightful from
beginning to end, and the refreshments
which were served at the close were es-
pccially enjoyed by every girl in the
party.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-22
Bottled Up! STATE NEWS lN0TES

Whether in the form of pill powder
or liquid, the doctors prescription for
blood diseases is always the same
mercury or potash. These drugs bottle
up the poison and dry it up in the
system, but they also dry up the marrow
in the bones at the same time.
The suppleness and elasticity of the
Joints give way to stiffness, the rack
ing pains of rheumatism. The form
gradually bends, the bones ache, while
decrepitude and helplessness prema-
turely take possession of the body, and
it is but a short step TO pair Of
clutches. Then comes falling of
the hair and decay of the bones,--a con-
ditiOu truly horrible.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-22
KODAKS
NOTICE.

The following property having been
seized for violation of the internal rev
enue laws:
l keg corn whisky from Joe Lee. s
barrels of corn whisky from q. S. Baines
s gallons from j. II. Siles, one, ba rrel
from j. ID. Carroll, kegs from B. j.
Robinson, 10 kegs corn whisky seized
at Southern Express office in Durham,
N. @.
Any person claiming any interest In
any of the said property must file claim
before me at my office In Raleigh, N.
c., within thirty days from date Of this
notice, and show cause why said proper.
ty shall not be forfeited to the United
States.
r. NJ. SIMMONS,
Collector Fourth Dist. N. O.
Aug. 1. 1897. .
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-22
OUR COLLEGES.

w. L. Wilson on Higher Education in
The South.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-22

Contagious Blood
Poison--the curse
of 1nankind-is the
most horrible of all
diseases. and has al
W avs b aned the
doctors. Their pot
a h a d mercury
bottle the poison,
but it always breaks
forth again attack
ing some delicate
organ, frequently
the mouth and
throat, filling them
with eating sores.
S.S.S., is the only
known cure for this
disease. 1t is guar
anteed purely vege-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-22
kpoTAsHg
MERCURY

table, and one Thousand dollars reward is
offered for proof TO the contrary. Il
never fails to cure Contagious Blood
Poison, Scrofula, Eczema. Rheumatism,
Cancer, or any other disease OF the
blood. If you have blood disease
take a remedy which will not injure you
Beware of mercury: don't do violence
to your system. Don't get bottled up
Our book sent Tree TO any address
Swift SPECIFIC Co., Atlanta. Ga.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-22

''Better light your lantern. hadn't
you?" suggested the Salvation Army
Captain who was out for stroll.
II didn't know we had to do that in
towns of this size," said the cyclist
installing him in the twilight for a
policeman. "Where is your authority
for ordering me to light my lantern?'
my authority" rejoined the Salvation
Army man, sis the first prophet OF
Zachariah. He says AT evening time
it shall be light. Chicago Tribune.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-22

Burning, itching skin diseases Instantly
relieved by De Wits Witch Hazel
Salve. unequaled for cuts, bruises, burns,
II heals without leaving a scar. Caro-
ina Drug Company.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-22
IOHnSOn'S
Chill and
Fever
Tonic
Cures Fever
I'm One Day.

"Will you have me for better or for
worse" he asked.
"What a foolish question, George"
she answered. How can l tell whether
it will be better or for worse? We've
Just got to take chances. That's ALL
Chicago Post.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-22

Vim, vigOr and victory these are the
characteristics of De Wits Little Early
Risers, the famous little pills for con
stipation, biiousness and all stomach
and liver troubles. Carolina Drug Com
pany.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-22

i'on't nauseate your stomach with teas
'ud bitter herbs, but regulate your liver
'n'i sick headache by using those famous
l'fir pills known as De Wits Little
S"riy Risers. Carolina Drug Company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-03

went to Dubuque and sought 10 pro-
vent the head camp availing itself Of
the relief the }aNivers Of The state
had giyea thSbH6r. Realizing there
that they were lost they manifested
their true spirit of vindictiveness
and Pasillanimity BY aiming to
smirch and injure the order. Bat
they failed in all these things. Then
they tried before . fair-minded. I'M
biased judge from an entirely disin-
terested county, to tie up the order.
This likewise proved futile. Nov
the tempoxsry Injunction from their
own mast9 = chancery. But their
cause il hapAlsss. Delay il ALI they
are seeking. and that delay Il
not in Behalf Of justice and right,
but Of injustice and wrong. b,e
We have NO fears Of the outcome
OF the present proceedings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-03
TIL, 9G!!gL ALL DAYS
The Nations Most Patriotic
Occasion.
the LOCAL !ossERvaHcss.
How Rock island Will Con.
duct oitSSC celebration.
Monday the Generally Ac-
cepted Day Hereabout.


The Fourth Of July, Americas
birthday, and consequently iss most
patriotic national holiday, falling on
Sunday this year. Monday has BY
common consent been accepted q
the day Of general celebration. To-
morroW, nevertheless. the Industrial
Homo association, Of Davenport, will
conduct IN observance ut Schuetssu
park on that side, when DR.. J. W.
Morgan. Of Moline, will deliver "a
Grafton on Independence" An at-
tractivs program Of attractions has
also been arranged.
Monday, however, will b observed
- . holiday. The public Offices will
close on that day. the postofIios oh.
serving the customary practice Of
closing 1t 10 .. m, and con timing
the carriers deliveries to the Two
made In the morning. The local
banks will all suspend on that day.
The Cslabeasssa.
The Rock Island celebration, in.
deed the. trf:city demonstration, will
be held at the Watch Tower, where
arrangements have been made for
such features - will attract and
please. These include various sports
of the good old fashioned sort, spch
as foot races. tub races. pole climb.
ing. day and night fireworks, etc..
together with the. Jubilee singers. Q
circus. plenty OF music from the
Tower band, and . general good time
IL assured for al attending and per.
ticipating. A year ago toiay the
beautiful Black Hawk Inn Was Dc.
stroyed BY fire in the midst of prep.
arations for the glorious Fourth.
Today. in its place Is building far
exceeding the structure that fell Q
prey to the midsummer feast Of the
flames. The Tower celebration in.
cludes tomorrow % well % Monday,
Manager Lardner, Of the Tei-City
Railway company. and Manager Nc.
Hugh. Of the Tower grounds. having
made ample preparations for the 90
oommodstion and entertainment oil
all who 70 out to enjoy the occs
sion.
The Y. N. C. A. OF Rock Island
and Davenport have arranged for {
joint observance at Petersen's island
below Davenport. Ample accommo
datious have BEEN made for all WIZ
desire to 60 down.
There will he the usual genera
racket Of explosives, pyrotechhic dis
plays and other demonstrations such
~ attend the uncorking Of American
patriotism and joy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-03

r. F. Hamilton, general press
agent Of the Barnum & Bailey Great
est show ON Earth. was in town to-
day. "Tody," as he 10 known
throughout the land. is one of the
most successful advance agents on
the road, and it has got 30 that the
small boys throw up their hats when
they see his unmistakable form on
the streets- and the newspaper boys
throw up their hands. Ali know
alike that Barnum is coming. Ham
ilton's presence has me ant the advent
Of the greatest show ON earth for o
quarter Of . century. This is .
source of inspiration and infinite joy
in the community, and Hamilton
knows how to produce that sensation
for less money than any individual
who ever esssyed to forecast truly
great event. But Hamilton always
finds q glad hand in . newspaper
Office. He 10 regarded rs . prince Of
good fellows among newspaper men
on personal grounds. Is was shown
by the. loving cup presented to him
by the New York Press club when
the shows he represents started out
this season. And he was in town
today. July 81 comes the event Of
which he was the forerunner-the
greatest on earth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-03

They have arrived with mountains
Of baggage. horses. dogs, properties
and paraphernalia Of every desorip-
ton. Prof. Asyo's troupe Of trained
horses, ponies, donkeys, mules and
dogs; the Todd J7dge family Of IL
scrobats, the Gillette family Of six
gymnasts. II Alabama jubilee sing
ere. Pickaninny quartet. Octavio, the
Cuban wire king. the japanese day
fireworks, the fairy lamps, the big
display Of night fireworks, the new
apparatus for the electric fountain,
the prizes for the races, etc., which
will make the celebration Of the
glorious Fourth and 5th Of July the
grandest celebration ever held ct
the Watch Tower.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-03
OVERCOME sY THE HEAT.

Edward HAmmerich, Q carpenter
employed by Contractor Konosky.
was overcome by the heat ct the
2-story building being erected for
Carl Achtermann on Third avenue
between Eighteenth and Nineteenth
streets at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
DR.. C. C. Carter was called to attend
him. Rsstoratives were quickly sp-
piled, -aad ills thought he will get
along al right.
name has not yet been ascertained
WAS overcome while crossing Fort
Armstrong avenue on the island.
The ambulance Was sent for. His
conditipa-sssms to be extremely crit
ical.
Last night was the warmest Of the
season, but few realized the extraor-
binary range Of temperature, owing
to the absence Of humidity and the
prevailing breskes that famed away
the heat. The fact, however, sub
Stimulated Observer Hunts remarks
the other day - to the likely var
lance between tho actual indicated
temperature and the effect Of
the same on humanity. The
Thermometer was SO at Z O'Clock last
night. It got no lower than 7S2 at
8 O'Clock this morning, and BY Was
mp again to 50. At noon it had risen
to 50, and was 81 ct s this afternoon.
It will probably not be the hottest
day Of the season. but 1t may. 1t
will have to 60 within one degree of
100 to do that. A steady breeze has
tempered the stmosphers. The pros
poets are for thunder storms tonight,
and cooler tomorrow. We can stand
q considerable decline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-03

The steamer City Of Winons win
carry an sxour:ioa on its regular
trips July 8, 4 and 5 to Clinton ct
so cents 4op3 heFoesd trip. good to
return fube1ay morning. July e.
The Winons leaves Sunday July Z.
At 8 .. u.
GfAnd neonlight sxearsioa o. ths
CITY Of Wineos Saturday evening.
Jaly .. Tieksts - oeoAe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-03

Mrs. Randall, the needle artist,
will 'sAow 10 admirers of art en-
broidery one of the best selected
stocks Of finished pieces that was
ever shown outside Of Chicago and
New York City. at Mrs. C. @.
Hodges millinery store, 2297 Fourth
avenue, cornsr Twenty-third street,
commencing Thursday. July aud
ending Thursday. July Is. Mrs.
Randall is student of the worlds
famous Japanese art embroidery
teachers and the words that fall from
the lips of al who see her work say
"Yopr work IL perfect" Her stock
comptisey 500 different designs in
embroidery, among which are the
latest ideas in Florentine, Egyptian,
Cat glass, Bulgarian, jewel, empire,
Neapolitan, Honiton, Bohemian glass
and everything in the embroidery
line the latest. Also Q full line OF
partly flushed and stamped linens.
All kinds Of stamping done to order.
Lessons given in the japanese sys-
tenn Of embroidery. Hours from
.. m. to $50 p. m. Please remem-
Der dates aid location.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-03

Judge Grosscup in Chicago today
ruled tha& in the case Of Moline eb.
structinG Rock river BY . bridge,
In refusing to conform 70 the re-
quirements Of the situation, the city
authorities were subject to criminal
prosecution IL the obstruction 10
maintained.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-03

A special meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Peaslee Shoe company
viii Be held ct their ONCE, Thursdsy,
July 8, 1897, ct 4 o'clock. p. n. for
the Transaction Of such business 40
may properly come before them.
]. r. ROBINSON, President.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-03

All members Of Buford Post 943.
g. A. B.. and the W. B. c. 66. are
requested to meet at Memorial hall,
Sunday morning. July Z, q 10
O'Clock q m, TO attend divine ser.
vice ct Trinity church.
W. B. BRUHER, Com.
WILLIAM A. NoRsIs. Adj.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-07-03

Who are injured BY the use Of coffee.
Recently there has bean placed In all
the grocery stores new preparation
called Grsin-O, made Of pure grains,
that takes the place Of coffee. The
most delicate stomach receives It
without distress. and but few can
te'lsttake0 coffee. II Goes not cost
over oDS-hslf as much. Children
may drink It with great benefit. Is
esnts and Is csnts per package. Try
Is. Ask for Grain-O.
New Iberia enterprise. (New Iberia, La.) 1885-1902, 1897-07-24
Diplomas and Graduation.

A year or two ago Mr.. Henry
Clews made the remark that lie
would not employ a college gradu-
ate. He simply voiced widespread
feeling among business men-that
graduation from any high school
does not mean anything in parti.
cular. There is an element of in.
justice in this, and yet cause for it.
The examiners of our public schools
for county and state certificates
must feel similarly, because they
ignore all kinds Of diplomas. Last
year a graduate of Berlin universi.
ty and q postgraduate of Johns
Hopkins and Harvard tried to pass
the principals examination in st.
Louis and failed. II a graduate ap.
plies for q position to business
house and presents dozen dip.
Tomas and one recommendation from
a business man, the recommendation
only counts. These facts are sad
commentaries on our school system
and yet the schools are not wholly
to blame. The question put square.
~ to every young person seeking
employment is, "What can you dof
Tho practical answer to this ques.
ton determines whether the appli.
cation is accepted or not.
The real school Of the day, while
they give diplomas, warn their pu.
pills against depending on them and
put the emphasis on the ability to
do good work.