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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14
A Reception tn Miss Sutherland.

Time set was Friday evening, and the
place was Educational Hall. A recep-
ton was the intent. Ths teachers went
in goodly numbers, and everybody wore
her prettiest dress or his best suit. But
twas the play of Hamlet with Hamlet
left out, for the guest of honor did not
reach Bellefontaine until Saturday morn
ing. But she was we'll represented, and
the teachers never did have 30 much
fun. We are under bond not to reveal
all that was done, for as the favors (min-
iature paddles) stated, discipline must
be maintained" Refreshments were
served, songs were sung and
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14
Death of Mr.. Kinsinger.

Mr.. Samuel Kinsinger died at his
home near DeGraff, Sabbath afternoon,
at 2 o'clock, of kidney disease. He had
not been we'll for some time but his
death was unexpected. He had reached
the advanced age of 72 years. Funeral
! services will be held this afternoon, at
O'Clock.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

The Bi-monthly was we'll attended
Saturday, and an excellent program
was rendered. Mrs. Cushman was
warmly spplauded her sweet voice ID
always welcome one. Miss Souther-
land is an entertaining talker, and the
teachers in attendance received many
ideas. Mr.. Britton in "The pedagogy
Of Dickens" presented new phase oi
this great writer, and the paper prepared
was exceedingly interesting. The Philo-
omelans were not able to be present on
account Of the severe cold, and Mrs.
Skidmore was absent for the same
reason.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14
Men Who Deserve ImprisOn.
mont.

A manufacturer of chewing gum In a
neighbor1pg state, said to travelling
man, not long since, "If 1 can get boys
and girls to use my chewing gum for a
short time, they will never use any
other" The travelling man had some of
it analysed not long after, and found it
to contain opium! No wonder the
children would use no other, after use
ing his gum. They would acquire the
opium appetite-one of the worst curses
of the human race. And yet this fend
in human form was secretely teaching
the children of the country this terrible
habit, for the money he could make ou,
of It'll
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

DR.. G. L. Kalb will pre.ch in the First
Presbyterian church next Sabbath morn
ing. This will almost seem like good
bye, as it will be the last sermon preach.
cd by DR.. Kslb in this pulpit before the
coming of Rev. Mr.. Davies, the pastor
elect. February 26. DR. Kalb will preach
in Zaneefield
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14
The Teachers Bi-MOnthly.

Notwithstanding the fact that the
thermometer registered several degrees
below zero Saturday morning, there was
fair attendance at the morning ses
sion of the Tearchers' Bi-Monthly.
The meeting was called to order by
DR.. Kalb, who for years has taken such
an interest in our educational gather
inys, and he conducted the scripture
reading and offered an earnest petition
for the cause of education.
The morning session was occupied
with an interesting round table dis
cussion. One of the important recon-
mendations of the Ohio Association of
School Examiners was read by Prof.
Britton, which called forth many re-
marks.
TIE principal features of the topic
were: That the refusal to pay ones
honest debts, when able to do 30, is
just as immoral as drunkenness, and that
it is the duty of the board to revoke the
certificates of persons whom they see
under the influsnce of liquor.
We regretted that the weather pre-
vented the Philomela chorus meeting
with us. We console ourselves that
balmy spring will be here when the
next bi-monthly meets.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
TIE speakers for the afternoon were
greeted by a large and appreciative
audience.
The sweet vocal solo by Mrs. Cush-
man brought forth hearty applause to
which she responded by singing the
bugle song. Miss Margaret Sutherland
in her delightful talk upon literature in
the common schools, demonstrated hel
power and charm as a speaker of super.
ior order. Her treatment of the sub.
ject was 80 earnest that every true
teacher was made to feel the the power
of literature as moral agency. Some
of the helpful thoughts were: Nature
does not always teach kindness. Histo
ry does not give that culture, that higt
idea, that literature gives.
We should open the doorway of wha
to read as we train thee how. If th'
boys like stories of adventures, Civ
them Cooper's novels.
If the girls like fiction, give then
Alcott's works, and when they are olde
let them read George Elliott's writings.
Ever remembering that i erature is sou
food as well as mind food, we must vii
them to it rather than compel; but frs
of all the teacher must love good itera
|ture if che would unseal the hearts an
kindle the eyes of her pupils. Ever
) teacher present must have been inspire
by this helpful address. Logan count
teachers will gladly welcome Mis-
, Sutherland again. Mrs. Ethel Surface
: Gray held the attention of the audienc
. by the rendition of dramatic selection
Prof. Britton, in his excellent paper o.
, Charles Dickens, presented new phas
. of that great writer's works. Few of u
, think of Dickens az one especial
interested in pedagogical problems, bu
after hearing the Professors convincin
> statements, one is ready to add this ne
title to the great reformer.
Prof. Britton clearly showed ths
Dickens novels contained vivid d
scriptions of school teaching, manag
ment and training. The power an
clearness with which the characters
q Dickens were delineated made it a tre
:. to listen to this paper. CLARA JORDAN.
q Mrs. Ethel Surface Gray gave "Tl
Octoroon," and held her audience spe
bound during the rendition.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14
THE FUNERAL TO DAY.

All the members of Company F. are
requested to meet at the armory today
by one O'Clock, in uniform with black
gloves, leggings, and overcoats, to attend
the fun raj of their late comrade, Melvin
Mitchell,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

Mr.. Harry Roof was attacked with
congestion Of the brain. Saturday even
ing, after marching with the martial
b md upon the street. he fell to the
floor after the return to the basement oi
Memorial Hall, and 1t was thought for q
while he would die. We are glad to
know he il recovering.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

The W. R. @. of this city will send two
linen tablecloths, four and one-hslf yards
long, and two dozen napkins, this week,
to the W. R. @. Home in Madison, O.
This home is for soldiers wives and army
nurses, and is supported by the National
W. r. q. u.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

The Army and Navy League will send
two doz N white roses tied with red
white and blue ribbon, to be laid on the
casket OF Mel Mitchell. The w. r. @.
sent roses and violets last week, that the
soldier boy might have pleasure in
than
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

The below zero weather blockaded the
pipe organ at the Lutheran church, 30
that it is as dormant as the much
slandered ground hog, but that did not
prevent the efficient choir from giving a
good song service, Sunday.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

W. P. Fawcett succeeds U1cle John
Huber as carrier of mails to the depot,
snd will begin his work Thursday. His
bid was $299 SO, and he is asked to fur
nish horse and wagon.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

Walter Jackson and Howard Lott, of
Tiffin, remained one day longer to visit
their best girls in Macon, and will reach
Bsllefontaine today. Mr.. Lott will be
Walters guest until after the banquet.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

G.. M. Stevenson has resigned his posi-.
tion at the Bellefontaine National Bank,
and after the 18Th will give his atten-
ton to the telephone business. Office al
the Telephone Exchange.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

The city was decorated with flags, yes
terday, in honor of our boys return, and
the court house bell rang out the good
news to notify the people of the ap-
proach of the train.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

Sunday, temperatures of zero and be-
low were experienced In Southern Nit
sissippi and Southern Texas-zero at
Vicksburg.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

The f.g at the Armory hangs at half
mast in honor Of the death Of Mel Nit
chell.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

Adjt. Ed. K. CAMPBELL left Macon, Sat
urday, with Gen. Prosser, his cd Bri-
gade Commander, for Jacksonville, Flor.
ida, with the intention of going on tc
Cuba, if they can make arrangements
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

The ladies' aid society Of the U. P.
Church will give thimble party at the
home of DR.. Hamilton, Tuesday, Feb. IA,
from two to FIVE. Everybody is invited.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

Thousands OF bushels of potatoes have
been frc zen in cellars and potato holes
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

Roy Tallman is studying telegraphy
at Potter.
Miss Pearl Brown attended the birth
day marty of her sister Ola, at Raymonds
last Wednesday evening.
s. L. Devore, who was quite sick for a
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

A heavy snow fell along the Atlantic
coast, Sunday night, from Georgia 10
Connecticut.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

The "Old Maids Convention will
ehortly be given by the Epworth League
of this city.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

Will Wallace and Frank Mcclure
tarried In Cincinnati and did not get
home yes terday morning.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

Bellefontaine bar ks now close at $50
p. m. That don't worry us. We can
get all our money out before that time,
most any day.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

The date of ssls of the Kiblinger
bridge has been changed from Februa-
ry, %, to March 81. 1899.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

During the late cold snap, business
was as dull as an editors pencil.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

Major Kaufman stopped at Lexing-
ton, KY, to visit relatives and missed
connections at Cincinnati so that he did
not reach home with the Company.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

Rev. Mr.. Connor, of Cincinnati, is in
charge Of St. Patrick's church during the
illness of Father Conway.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday,
and until nearly noon, Monday, the mer.
curry did not rise 10 zsro.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

"When Johnnie Comes Marching
Home," will be given Wednesday even
ing, by Capt. Jeanette Dickinson and
her squad of soldier girls.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

This is the day when many people
who choose their mates, will make choice
between q soup bone and boneless liver
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

Miss Myrpha Collins returned last
week from a most delightful visit with
her aunt, Miss Collins, who teaches
music at the Xenia Home.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

Born, Saturday, February IL, to MI
and Mrs. French Epps, a daughter.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

Wedding cards q specially at the Re-
PUBLICAN Office.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

L,ok out for warmer weather
today and tonight.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

Mrs Joseph Hunter will entertain the
No Name Club, Wednesday evening.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

The Art Club will meet this evening
at the home Of Mrs. Robt. Cotton.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14
RuShsylvani0.

The absorbing theme of conversation
in town at present, 10 the cold weather.
/, There is much discussion in town over
| the merits of the different thermometefs
and the one who hss the thermometer
that registers the lowest seems to :tn1nk
it is just right. ~
MI. William Drumm, Mn. julia
Wright, Mr.. and Mrs. 81. o. Anslsy,
Miss Elsie Wright ami Miss Lizzie
Hess are some of those on the sick list
at present; most of them sick with Ia
grippe. ,o..,.-. :.
7 O'Clock this morning, which probably
registered shout 20 below earlier IN the
morning, judging from others which are
reported as all the way from lS to rs be-
low about 6 q. N.
d. p. Kerr is sick with the grip. and
also D. Roberts has had relapse and has
been confined to his homo Tor the past
week.
We understand Marshal Brugler 10 an
avowed candidate for assessor this spring.
Success to him. .,,
Mr.. Samuel Steele and her SON Willie,
of Brightwood. Ind, are visiting ner
mother Mrs. Gus, who IL IN feeble
health.
A car load Of hogs we're shipped from
this place, Fridav, bv Lawson 4 Rumers
Rev. R. A. Burriss, of Port Arthur,
Ontario, gave q lecture at the Disciple
church, one evening, last week, In
the interest Of COLONY which he 10 Try.
ing to establish on Rainy river, IN tnss
region. He gives q very tatterine oe
scription of the soil and climate. but with
the recent report of the Thermometer
raechin0 "a degreee below zero, in thst
reeion. il takes q good deal of courage to
move in that direction. Tho present
Klondike weather makes Us look in the
directicn n of Porto Rico for desirable
home.
Well, az our itimizer has about reoch-
ed the zero point We close for this time.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

The ice at the Reservoir is over twen-
ty inches thick.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14
THE HARTZLeR DITCH TAXES.
The Commissioners Will Re-
fund.

The Commissioners at their session,
Yesterday, decided to pay oil the taxes
on the Har,z.er ditch, illegally coli
iected by the raising of the ASSESS
ments by W. A. CHM, the Engineer.
This being done. Of course the dupli-
cate will be changed in order to pre-.
vent the June collection of these taxes
90 far as they are illegal. We are glad
to learn that justice to the tax payers
is to prevail.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Subscribe for the REPUBLICAN.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

Water pipes frozen up, all over town.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

duFlng the day, with Friday morning, "A
degrees below zsro. There has been ous
very little travel over the Branch, dur
ing the cold snap.
We made tlip to the city Saturday,
and attended the election of officers OF
the Agricultural Board.
A, F. Sideeinger made business trip
to the city, Wednesday. KICK
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-02-14

MARRIAGE LICENSES.
February
Is. BERTHE L. Anderson, Myrtle Heath.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

ment and a provision that if rain
should again interfere, another
postponement would be granted.
Other changes Of a minor character
were also suggested.
To this Mr.. Gillespie authorized
a reply, stating that inasmuch as he
(Gillespie) had given the wheel
meu the advantage in the first con
test by consenting to defer it when
he had a "cinch, he ought to be
trusted to do whe, was right should
another such occasion arise. On the
face of it, this seems reasonable
enough, and while the wheelmen
naturally do not wish to risk
another bet without knowing they
will get a run for their money, it
seems as if they could trust Mr..
Gillespie's fairness to do the right
thing. Otherwise, Gillespie will
lay claim to the money posted on
the first race.
All that the people want is to
see the race, and we hope the par
ties will agree on some basis that
will be satisfactory and settle for
ever the question of supremacy
between the equine and the
machine.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28
Rough Roads and the Race Wasn't Run.

Rain and it's concomitants Of
rough and muddy roads caused the
postponement Of the broncho-bi-
cycle race from last Wednesday to
date yet to be decided on-prob-
ably August asth. Bert Gartin
started down to Aztec Sunday and
en- route met Mr.. Gillespie on his
way to Durango. Mr.. Gartin ex-
planned that the roads were SO
muddy and bad that the wheel
would stand no show in a race on
the 10th. MIR. Gillespie promptly
agreed to a Postponement, although
of course he might have held his
opponents to the strict letter of the
agreement, calling for a race on
Wednesday. He and Mr.. Gartin
came on to Aztec and made arrange
ments to put of the race to August
28th, the same articles to govern
and an additional 500 a side to be
put up. Mr.. Gillespie deposited
his money and Gartin returned to
Durango to report the matter to
Mr. Biggs and his backer. Tuesday
Gillespie received a letter from
Biggs, who said that his backer
would prefer new articles of agree
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28
4 Farm for First prize.

A farm Of 100 acres goes to the winner
Of the sugar beet contest this fall, be-
sides prizes fer best collections offered
by the Durango Democrat, Durango
merchants and THE INDEX. The other
prizes are thrown entirely in the shade
by this offer, which is made by @. E.
Herr Of Durango, and on which the
Democrat comments as follows;
The Democrat had ali the plums,
tail and Pin-feathers knocked out Of its
premium on sugar beeta yesterday when
Charles h. Herr. president of the Local
Security Co. announced that they would
give a clear warranty deed to l60 acre
ranch patented and fenced on two sides
land can be all watersd by building ditch
and forty acres is now sub irrigated
laudi location on Beaver creek and in
the midst Of the grain, lumber and grass
belt,
Mr.. Herr's offer is for the BEST DIS
PLAY YIELDING THE LARGEST PER GENT OF
sUGAR,and open to all those who are rails
ing beets from the seeds distributed
by the Democrat and registered at this
@AA0Dl ~ IL lAAb OAILC Va hAAl AAAlNIt 4 aA III
ington and Maneos papers. Now is the
time that the work Of cultivation should
be pushed, and the incentive to push is,
and will be, greater than ever offered ia
competition in this country. In addition
~ Ar. uerr generous Odel taefe'alh ~
various, many other premiums in each
and merchandise that will be arranged
by committee to cover about all that
liberality can offer as a stimulant to in.
dustry.
All tests for sugar will be made at
Grand Junction and committee will be
selected that will play no favoritos out
award strictly Hpon merits. There are
none who realize more thoroughly the
benefit Of a beet sugar plant in this city
than Mr.. Herr, and other who are equal
ly anxious to know as early as possible
how our product stands in percentage Of
sugar and what can be accomplished in
way of contracts to grow beets. The
railroads will guarantee very low rates
within a radius Of fifty miles.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28
ITS FINANCIAL FIX
condition 81 the Gouuty on the First
o. IrIy shown in Convenient
Perm - 4 he Table

Below Is atateuont Of the financial
condition 81 San JOan county July l.,
1899, as shown by trial balance from the
clerks books.
The preparation of this table reflects
great credit on our efficient clerk and
recorder, o. v. seaord. who hae insti-
tated this now feature 10 the keeping or
the county'g accounts ANY taxpayer
can by studying the appended figures
easily determine TIE condition Of the
treasury aud Of the various funds, and
thus keep track the workings OF
the county government Heretofore, the
accounts while Of course all entered in
the books, have never been handled in
90 concise and constniont a manner nor
tabulsted for refes3uee, and very few
people have had tiue or opportunity to
ascertain how matters went With the
county.
In the table, the amount to which the
county fund 10 aebtor representa- the
expense Of the county administration
since January l. The commissions due
the collector on q four per cent basis for
collections show hat he has colleeted
during the past sis months the sum Of
IS, ,397 75--a very creditable showing.
The compiled statement follows,
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

In the matter Of assessment ON capital stock
in the Model Ditch company of San Juan
county, N. M., corporation organized existing
and doing business under the laws Of the terri
tory OF Now Mexico, on the 18th day OF January
1895 levied an assessment OF sl36, on tho I'd day
OF May, 1899, levied an assessment OF s57 on
each share Of capital stock Of said oorDOration
and whereas, Jose Armenia is the owner Of
one share in the capital stock Of said corpora
tion, represented by Certificate No. q and
whereas. notice of said assessment was person
ally served on Juse Armenia, and whereas that
after the serving Of said notices OF said assess
mont the said JUse Armenia has made default
in the payment of said assessment 10 the amount
Of s52A and that there is now due and unpaid
The sum OF S52S4i
Now, therefore, notice Is hereby given that IN
accordance with the laws of the territory Of
NBW Mexico and customs Of said corporation,
Il. Welsh, secretary Of said corporation, will on
the 17th day of August 1899, between the hours
Of 10 o'clock a. N. and o'clock D IA. OF said
day, at the front door Of the court house Ia the
county Of San Juan and territory Of New Mex
ioo, offer for sale and sell at public auction to
the ighest bidder und0r Soc 20t OF tie Com
piled laws OF 1884, of the territory OF New
Mexico, the said one share OF capital stock In
the Model Ditch Company 81 San Juan county,
N NJ, represented by Certificate No. and
owned by Jose Armenia.
y. WELSH, Secy, Model Ditch Co
p. H. GILLESPIE, President.
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Mrs. D. P. Dale died at her home on
the La Plata Wednesday afternoon,
July 20. Such is the brief word recsived
here Of the passing away Of THE noble
woman, one Of the pioneers Of San Juan
conRtv 99a the raether ~ savesal of Us
grown sons and daughters. She had
been a sufferer from asthma for some
years. but whether that disease was the
direct cause Of her death is not known.
As late as Tuesday last she was able to
be around, spending some time at the
store Of her son-inlaw W. L. Paddock,
on that day The husband and children
have the sympathy Of our people in this
affiiction,