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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
NOTICE.
Sale of $4,000 School
Bonds. =

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will
be received until O'Clock p. m,
TUESDAY, JAN. "a, 1899,
for the purchase of twenty-four Bellefoutaine
Union School Board of Education building
under Section 1898 Revised Statutes of OHIO,
and by authority conferred upon said Board 1t
1898, for the purpose of purchasing : site and
erecting and furnishing . new new school
building in Bellefontaine. o. Said bonds fall
due as follows: March first, 1908, one bond for
five hundred dollars; september first. 1908, one
bond for five hundred dollars, and one of said
after in the order of their numbers, closing
with the payment fthe last bond September
first, A d. 1914 Said bonds will be dated jan
uary "a, 1899, payable to the bearer, and bear
March 1889, each interest coupon being for ten
dollars, interest payable semi,annually an on the
Principal and int rest payable at the ONCE Of
the Treasurer o. said Board In Bellefortaine.
said bonds are to be deiysred to tne PuTsn sssr
airy 1lth, 1899. Each bidder will be required to
deposit one hundred and fifty dollars cash,
with the Treasurer Of said Board before fling
his bid, as guarantee that he will take up
said bonds and pay for same by the time above
specified Said $3.50 to be forfeited to said
Board of Education for the use of its school
fund, if the bonds are not taken up by the
time specified. No exchange or express charges
will be paid by said Board. Bidders are
required to state the number of bonds
bid for and to state plainly the gross amount
they will pay for the same. If bidders choose
to furnish their own blank form of bond at
their own expense, they may do so. (Said
form of bond subject to approval of said
Board) and they shall state in their bid
whether they will furnish blank bonds or not.
No explanation of Bids will be permitted.
The right is reserved to reject any or all
bids.
Bonds now outstanding. ............ $4,000 90
Other Indebtedness s................... 3,9Ss 26
Tax Valuation for 1898 ............... 1882 O6O
Address all bids to the Clerk.
BY order of Board.
F. R. MCLAUGHLIN, Clerk.
Bellefontaine, o., Dec. 2l, 1898.
Dec. %, 189S-4w
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

GEN. MILES in his testimony before
the War Commission, Wednesday, said
that at no time was there enough
supplies for the sick, that there was q
lack of medicines, and that the
canned beef furnished was unfit for uee,
and known as "embalmed beef" A large
amount Of rations sent to Porto Rico
proved to be worthless. He laid the
blame on the War Department or the
Commissary General. We wonder now
after the General of the Army has
given such testimony, if the newspapers
that have sought to cover up these in.
iquities will continue to say that supplies
were plenty, and that the soldiers were
to blame for their sickness and the heavy
death rate?
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
Have Got Their Reward.

The fact that some of the Rspresen-
tatives and Senators are holding Federal
positions, while they have not resigned
their offices as members of the Legisla-
ture, has called forth the opinion of Mr..
Guilbert, Auditor of State, and MIR.
NJ onnett, Attorney General, that they
c. mot draw their salaries for this year,
as members of the Legislature. This
decision has called attention to the fact
that all these gentlemen are members
who we're opposed to Senator Hanna'f
election but afterwards voted for him,
and are now holding fat Federal posi-.
tione. The list embraces:
Rufus W. Lane, the fusion member
from Hamilton county, who was appoint
cd consul TO Smyrna. He was pledged tt
vote against Hanna for Senator. Rep.
resentative John E. Griffith, of Uuio1
county. was sent to far away Arizona, q
q clerk in Representative Leland's court
the latter having been appointed q judg'
in that.territory; Representative Bell, o
Madison county, was made a deputy il
the internal revenue service; Represent
ative G. A. Parker, of Cuyah oga county
is assistant paymaster in the army
Representative J. M. Allen, of Athens
was made confiden tial clerk to the pen
sion agent at Columbus; Senator Voight
of Hamilton county. was made appraise
Of the custom house at Cincinnati, an
Senator May, of Hardin county, is pa.
master in the army. This completes th
| list
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
Church.

There was Q good sized audience last
Sunday evening at the Lutheran church
to hear Rev. Adams give "Some of the
Reasons why . less number Of men at
tend church than women"
He urged that men are naturally just
% religiously inclined a. women. But
ON account Of being more absorbed
in active business. and less confiHed to
the influence of the home, and 90
many who are employed by large cor
porations; such ~ railroad;companies
are required to labor ON Sunday, they
have less opportunity, and then from
force of habit have less interest or desire
for church service than women. BE
thinks the public in general are much tc
blame for patronizing those influences
which seem to create demand for Sun
day labor. But very noted cause o.
many men remaining from church is the
saloon, % the same man 10 not likely to
pstronixe both.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
Those Bribery Charges.

The Senate committee on privileges
and elections took up the bribery
charges against Senator Hanna, last Fri
day, and after q short discussion, re-
fer. ed the subject, together with the
evidence in the case, to a sub-commit
tee consisting of Senators Hoar, Spooner
and Turley. The parliamentary
standing of the case before the Senate
is based on the report of the committee
of the Ohio Legislature, which inves-
tigated the charges and which practi-
cally found that Senator Hanna, through
his agents, had made an attempt tc
bribe Representative John G. Otis, oi
Hamilton county, though no testimony
adduced, directly connected the Senator
himself,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
Big Springs,

The steady rain on Monday destroyed the
sleighing which we have had for the past two
weeks and which everybody enjoved so much.
Rushcreek overfowed its banks and the
roads and fields were under water Tuesday,
and on Wednesday people had to travel
another route.
Mr. Joseph Bower butchered Tuesday.
Jonn Titus fell on the ice Monday and Is
laid up by badly sprained ankle.
MIetdtssa Garwood fell last Saturday and
broke Her wrist.
Little Glen Williams has been quite sick the
past week with scarlet fever. but is able to be
up at this writing. He was taken sick at
school but there are no new cases yet.
The schools are closed on account of scarlet
fever.
Joseph Mooney of st. Francis. Ark, arrived
here Tuesday morning on . visit with Jacob
Tropp and other relatives.
The meetings which have been in progress
the past week at the M. P. church were we'll at
tended; there being four accessions up to SUM-
day night. Monday night they closed until
next Sunday evening, when they will begin
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

again if there are no new cases of scarlet fever
MISS Kate Titus spent Tuesday with Miss
Emma Penn.
fne Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs Hattie
carpet rags. e"e~
Mrs. Chase Porter has been confined tn tb.
house with Q severe cold " 'As
Thomas Iams and Mrs Libbie Ivnob of
hasnsylvan1a were in town Tuesday.
Harley Prater and wife, and Miss Susie
nrown were st Belle Center, Sunday to see the
with typhoid fever eA' '1~>
Peter Karahof is making his home this
winter with Harley Prater. i'
Mr.. Sam Deardorff and Flovd Prat., uar. a.,
Kenton. Tuesday, on business.
Milton Deardorf and wife were at Pal,a.
fontaine Tuesday. "
Mr.. Smith is laid up with rheum atism.
Ben Gets of near Rushsylvania was in
| town Tuesday. Muzzy
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
COMMON PLEAS COURT.
Judge Dow Handed Down
Some Decisions.
Divorce Granted, lnjunctions Dis.
missed, ETC., Etc.

Judge Dow held short session Of
Common Pleas Court Thursday morn.
ing to render decisions and dispose Of
cases ON the docket. Following are the
entries made in the cases heard:
Lewis w. Hall vs. Martin v. Pence,
money. Finding for defendant. Mo-
ton for new trial fled and overruled.
Christopher Smith vs.. Job E. Steven
son ct al. money and equitable relief.
Demurrer TO answer Of defendant
Stevenson, sustained as to and 4 de-
lenses and overruled as to 8 and Z and
sustained - to petition.
George Bird VS.. Job E. Stevenson,
money and equitable relief. Demurrer
10 answer Of defendant Stevenson. sus-
tanned as to and defenses and over
ruled as to and z.
J. x. Tyson vs. F. F. Ward ct al,
equitable relief. Decree in favor Of
| plaintiff. Defendants ordered to exc
cute deed to plaintiff; in default. decree
to act - such conveyance. Upon max
ing deed, money. $75. ON deposit order
ed paid TO defendant Ward. Defend
ants enjoined from interfering will
plaintiffs possession. Judgment fol
costs against defendant.
Frank Blessing vs. w. T. Patterson
money. By agreement this cause wa
referred to John O. Hover. special mas
ter.
Jacob Z. Tyson vs.. Gwynn T. Jordan
error. Judgment Of Justice affirme'
with costs.
William e. Orr W. Harry Combs ct al.
equitable relief. Demurrer to answe
Iof Bellefontaine National Bank over
Iruled.
i Robert Woods vs.. Mary e. Woods
divorce. Divorce granted on account Q
wilful absence and gross neglect Of dut
for more than three years. Plaintiff
Ipay costs.
Clarence Oonover W. The Board {
County Commissioners, injunction
Demurrer Of Board of Commissioner
oveTruled. Leave for defendants
answer In 30 days.
, Four cases in which Emma Starret
8. H. VanVoorhis, Levi Rea and w.
, Wilgus were plaintiffs and the villae
of West Mansfield defendant, were di
missed at cost Of defendant withor
record. AL four cases were injunotio
! proceedings.
, State Of Ohio on complaint of Mau
Wagner VI. Coral Castle, bastard.
Cause continued, also bond.
Halle, Schartz g. Hall VS.. James F
Wood ct al, foreclosure. Leave to Fl
answer and cross petition for s. and
Company and same filed. Presley Sha
appointed special master to sell.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
LeWiafOWn.

Lewistown.
Merry Christmas.
Everything has the appearance of a green
Christmas this year.
lie schools. f
Mr.. Traux. Supt of school here. left TODAY
for Tor ms home in Pennsylvania, to spend the
Mr. Boyd Graham went to Chillicothe Ohio
TO visit his sister. Mrs. Clay
mi. Alex Patrick, an old and respected citi-
zen OF TINS com munity, died on Monday even.
ing, and was buried on Wednesday. Inter.
ment IN Harrod Cemetery.
The Marriage of Mr.. Edison Van Steenburp
ana MISS Phemia Renick took place on We'd
nesday evening. at the Renick home. They
have our best Wishes
Miss Josie Renick, of Trov will snend tb.
noHoays mere among r-latives.
Weunderstand the wedding bells will ring ir
our vllsge next Sabbath evening
MISS Fern Renick, who has been attendins
school at Wooster, is home for the holidaya.
On Friday evening, December 80, the Y, P
:, e; E. will hold q social at the home of Mr. l
Quite number of residenters are suff.rin,
with bad colds
| MI Horace Wilson is home from Adris,
| College for the holidays.
| MRS: Hensel was called here from Nebrask
ITO attend the funeral of her father. Mr.. PA
| rick.
Our stores abound in sweet-meats.
Old Mr. Lambert is very feeble
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

IT 10 not very creditablet to the State of
Delaware, that one of her U. s. Senators
has been tried twice for embe ezzlement.
The fact that the jury on each trial,
disagreed, does not add much to his
credit. A man of his standing and
influence ought to secure an acquittal
in two trials, If he had clear case. Mr..
Kenney ought to clear his skirts, or
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
The Ohio Music Teachers As
sOciatiOn.

The Ohio Music Teachers Associa-
tion meets in Delaware next week, Dec.
81, % and 20, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday. We take it for granted that
teachers all over the county are greatly
interested in this annual convention
which has been of such benefit to those
interested in music for a number of
years past. The artistic success of this
meeting last year was unprecedented
and the wide spread enthusiasm and
large attendance far surpassed the most
sanguine expectations of its officers.
This year program that appeals to all
musicians will be presented. The exer
cises will be held in the beautiful Gray
chapel, familiar to students at the o. w
U. The atmosphere of this room
where triumphs in different lines have
been achieved, is artistic. 1t has q
large seating capacity, fine organ and
roomy stage, which will be occupied
part of the time by Van der Stuckin, the
Dean of the Cincinnati College of Music
and the symphony or orchestra which iE
under his direction.
The expense is not great, 81 so makes
you a member of the association and ad
mits you to all exercises covering the
three days. A fine concert will be given
both Wednesday and Thursday even
ings. Recitals, lectures and instructive
discussions will fill up the three days.
Good board can be secured in private
families for 81 90 q day. Hotel accom-
modations are available near by, if
desired. Go and be lifted up by listen
ing to the master pieces performed by
some Of Ohio's leading musicians. For
further information inquire of Mrs.
Acton, Bellefontaine, Ohio.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

BUTLER, of South Carolina, has in
troduced bill in the Senate, to give the
Confederate soldiers the same pensions
as the soldiers who saved the Govern
ment. Why not pay the Confederate
debt, and set the Confederate Govern
ment on its feet again. If the Confeder-
acy was right, we we're wrong. If the
Confederacy was wrong, we owe it nor
It's soldiers anything. Mr.. Butler ID
only taffying the South.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

A CABLE to connect the United States
with the Philippines is to be laid. Its
terminal points will be Monterey,
California, and Manila. The cable will
touch Hawaii, the Carolines and Guam
in the Ladrones. II will cost 81 900 .
mile to make and lay it, and will be
10000 miles in length. 1t will require
two years to make and lay it.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
Wanted.

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illustrated with over 76 full-page half
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Large royal octave volume, superb out
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taken). Most liberal terms given. The
greatest opportunity of the year. Ad-
dress: THE WERNER COMPANY, Akron.
Ohio. 104 st
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
A Good Man to Beat,

The papers say that conference Of
Republican bosses is to be held in Wash
ington, January 5 to decide who shall be
the Republican candidate for Governor,
next year. We hope that any candidate
who Is thus selected, will be beaten ont
of his boots. The people have not yet
given up their right to choose their pub
lie servants. and if such usurpation is
attempted, it will raise q storm of in
dignation that cannot be suppressed.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
New Richlaud.

There will be Christmas cantata at this
place next Saturday evening. All are cordial
ly invited to attend
The school at this place is doing nicely with
MI E. @. Bridge ae principal and Irwin Kib-
linger assistant.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Dolan, Dec
16, son.
Miss Alice Woods was the guest of Miss Sada
Scott on Wednesday evening.
A numbea of young people gathered at the
nome OF Mr.. Will McMillen on last Thursday
evening. The evening was pleasantly spent in
games and music.
Frank Simpson entertained company one
day last week.
VIM Anderson and family, and Will Bow
man and wife visited John Scott last Thurs
day.
Quite number from this place attended
the revival services at McGraw chapel.
Jacob Runyon left on Monday to visit reIa.
tives in Penn
Miss Ollie Bridge is on the sick list
The yonng people were very sorry to see the
snow go off, as they enjoyed it very much with
| sleigh rides and parties.
Will Stewart visited Mrs. E. G.. Bridge or
| Monday.
Mr.. Laugdon of Illinois is spending the
winter with his daughter, Mrs. Harvey Steph
enson of this place.
Merry Christmas to all. SANTA CLAUS.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

EMPEROR William was violently as
sailed by one of the Socialists leaders in
tho Reichstag, Friday. he criticized
the emperor severely. He pointed out
the fact that the socialists were not an
archists, and criticised the Emperor's
despotic tendencies.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
THE M A RkET

Correc, ed by Carter Brothers.
RETAIL-BUYISG G; PRICES.
Bacon, smoked, &c.
Beeswax, zoe.
Butter, choice yellow, 1O612c.
Young chickens, live, per fb. Sc
Eggs per doz., 20c.
Honey, 12c.
Lard, leaf, SIC.
Potatoes, 42c.
Tallow, SC.
SELLING PRICES.
Beans, white, per qt SC, Sc 1Oc
Brooms, each, 10@35c.
Coffee, green, per 10, 13625c.
Coffee, roasted, per ID, 10@35c
Corn meal, 10 10 sack, 1Oc.
Flour, Is bbl., 53c.
Hominy, per ID, Sc.
Molasses, good per gal. 25@i0.
Starch, per ID. 5910c.
Peaches, per can, 10925c.
BELLEFONTAINE MARKETS.
GRAIN, ETc.-Corrected by Armstrong, Kel-
Ter & Co.
Corn per bushel go ID new, 16@2Sc.
Rye, 35c.
Wheat, Csc.
Oats, (white), 20c.
Glover seed bu., $3.50.
Salt per barrel, 90c, s1O0.
Calcined plsst barrel, as.
I. Cement, SIPS.
Timothy seed per bus. $780,
Rock salt per hundred lbs, SOC.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

The city of Colorado Springs, in driv-
Ing tunnel through part Of Pixies
Peaks> to supply q better water supply,
has struck vein, rich in gold andsilver
tn at experts say. will yield several mil
lions OF dollars profit to the city.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

The funeral Of Ex-senator Brice was
very largly attended, Notwithstanding
the bad weather. The services were
simple, but impressive. He had many
warm personal friends. Gov. Bushnell
and many other leading men of the
State were present.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

AN understanding that there 10 An
agreement between England, Japan and
America, will do more to preserve the
peace of the world than any alliance
that has ever been formed.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

Our Government having intimated to
Germany that we will retaliate upon
her, if she doesn't quit pulling our pigs
tail,it Is likely to make her call halt. II
she disc riminates against our pork, we
will sour on her sugar.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

A FLOWING oil well has been drilled in
the corporate limits of Marietta. 1t is
flowing twenty barrels day, and con-
serva alive oil men think it will flow q
thousand barrels dav, when shot.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

GEN. BLANco has arrived in Spain.
His withdrawal from Cuba, without
waiting to turn over the island to the
Am ericans, showed weakness not be-
coming q soldier.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
LOgansviue
Mr.. John Hengstettler spent

Mr.. John Hengstettler spent last week visit
ing friends in Wood county.
There will be a Christmas entertainment at
the Loganville Christian church Saturday
placed on a ladder this year. All are cordially
invited to attend.
One of Mr. John Krouses properties west OF
town, occupied by Mr. Bill Adams was burned
to the ground on last Thursday. Nothing was
saved. 1t is not known how the fire started
The people extend their sympathy to this
family which is in need at present.
Miss Maggie Young has been sewing for
several weeks near Bloom Center.
John Krouse is confined to his bed again.
We think wedding bells will jingle before
long in this community.
brake. Verna Shaw, Maggie and Ada Young
and Messrs. Ernest Shaw, Geear Smith, Frank
Swonguer Johnny Miller and Clarence Kay
lor attended church at Antioch, Sunday even
Mr.. ARA Naugle and viii Kemper took
their first degree in the Golden Eagle Lodge
last Thursday evening.
Mrs. James Coen was at the bedside of hel
mother in Bellefontaine last week
Mrs. H. D. Young is on the sick list this
week.
Protracted meetings will commence at the
Logansville Christian chrrch next Sunday
eve oing.
party of young folks spent last Friday
evening at John Hendricks.
Miss Jennie Quick is visiting her sister
Mr.. o. Campbell and family have moved
here from Springfield.
A crowd Of five men and boys caught 2,
rabbits last Saturday within half mile OF
home. 1t was not very good day for rabbits
either.
A Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year to all. LILY LEAF.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
AN ORDINANCE
Establishing the Grade Of
Carter Avenue.

Be 1t ordained by the Council Of The city Of
Bellefontaine, Ohio, as follows:
Section 1. That the grade of Carter avenue
within said city be fixed and established IS
follows:
Commencing at the west line Of Main street
elevation of north curb 44.40, elevation of
south curb 4s.4o: At point ITO feet west from
said west line. elevation of north curb 80 so,
elevation of south curb $3.50, At point 220 feet
west from said west line, elevation north curb
40 so, elevation south curb $780, At east and
west lines of Detroit street. elevation north
curb 43. so elevation south curb 42.50. At point
l65 feet west from the west line Of Detroit
street, elevation north curb 42.50, elevation of
south curb Also, At point go feet west
from the west line of Detroit street, elevation
north curb 1000, elevation of south curb 80 90.
At point sos feet west from west line of De-
trott street at east rail of main track Detroit
and Lima Northern Ry. elevation of north and
south curbs Sc 40. The grades to be planes
between points given.
Section 2. Ali ordinances heretofore passed
in any way conflicting with the provisions Of
this ordinance are hereby repealed as to such
conflicting portions.
Section g. This ordinance shall take effect
and be in force from and after ten days after
its legal passage and publication.
Passed Dec. 13, 1898.
JOS. L. FERGUS, President Of Council.
M. J. NICHOLS, Clty CLERK.
Dec. %, 1898.