davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-12
uARRIED IN CHINA.

Miss Ethel F'loy Miller, who went to
China as a missionary of the Nj. e.
Church. was married October IL, at
Winchow, China, to Martin l.. Landls'
who has been a missionary in China
for a number of years. His former
home was Lancaster, pennsylvania.
The ceremony was performed by the
u. s. Consul at Canton. Miss Miller is
a granddaughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
r. Miller, of our city, and her mother
vas a sister of our fellow townsman,
Mr.. III. G. Moore. Miss Miller lived
our city, when child, but moved
IN Buffalo. New York several years ago.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-12

AN ingenious attempt was recently
made. to make a wholesale robbery OF
the United States Treasury at Wash
ington, that was defeated by the fidelity
of the q. S. employees, and the good
work of Government officials. The
scheme was nothing less than to rob
the e. S. Treasury at Washington OF
s-2. .OOO. 600. An excellent counterfeit
of large Treasury notes was made-ex-
perts say it is the best ever brought to
the Treasury. The discovery OF the
counterfeits and the arrest of the coun-
terfeiters exposed the plan. The plan
was to bribe one or two of the trusted
clerks of the Treasury, by paying them
s250,0O0 in advance.
These clerks were TO take S5,0OO,0OI
of these counterfeit notes, in packages,
each day, and deposit them in the
Treasury, taking the same amount oi
greenbacks out, and handing them over
70 the thieves, and continue the work,
day by day, till s72, 100000, the amount
obtainable, had been secured. Then the
thieves could flee the country, before
the robbery would be discovered. Ol
all the several hundred clerks involved
only two were found not above suspi
cion. The men arrested, lngman ant
Nearth, were men of high professiona
and social standing.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-12
PERSONAL NOTES.

Miss Edna Hellings spent Sunday in
Dayton.
Mr.. w. B. Campbell will be home for
Christmas.
Mr.. J. A. Bradfute went to Yellow
Springs Saturday.
Mr.. M. s. Dowell and family have
moved to Springfield.
Druggist Frank Butler returned from
Cleveland Saturday.
Lawrence Casselman has been ap-
pointed Postmaster at Harper.
Miss Eva Byers is the official steno-
grapher during the Austin trial.
Mrs. Plummer Shipley is spending
the week with friends ip ST. Louis.
Mr.. J. r. Cushing and daughter Eu-
lalia, went to Columbus Saturday.
Mr.. H. c. Rutter, of Gallipolis, is
visiting his sister, Mrs. S. A. McCol
loch.
Mr.. Christie Williams is able to be
on the street after his recent indis-
position.
Miss Mary McKinnon and Mrs. Sarah
Lippincott are visiting relatives in
Springfield.
Mrs. Dora Cockley has returned tC
this city, after several weeks absence
in Indiana.
Mr.. j. E. West and family will spend
Christmas with Judge Johnson's fam
lily in Wooster.
| DIR. Fulwider, of West Liberty, i;
home from Hot Springs, and much inn
proved in health.
Mrs. Lillian Irwin and Mrs. Eliza
beth Fritchey, of Kansas City, Mo-, viii
be home for the holidays.
Mr.. Emmett Detrick returned from
Cleveland Friday morning and started
that night for Old Mexico.
Mr.. Emery Wilson, of Princeton, will
visit his sister, Miss Legusta, at Cham
bersburg, Pa, Wednesday.
MIR. Newt Scott, who has been il
Salida, Colorado, for a number of year
was in this city Saturday enroute TO
Bellecenter.
George w. and Harry l. Bartholomew
have received information from Wash
ington that they have been granted
patent on an improved process TO
manufacturing cement.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-12
HUNTSVILLE.

E. K. Seibert, of Ridgeway, was here
a few days last week, assisting Chas.
Anstine in his mill.
Enos Riley seems to be little out of
line in health for the past few days.
His wife is in Pennsylvania.
E. w. Glow moved into Nellie Mont
gomery's house, Thursday.
Clara Bell johnson, of DeGraff, visit
ed her uncle, Jake Linson, Sunday.
U. p. Smith returned Saturday from
Kenton, where he was holding revival
service all week.
VIM. Riley had paralytic stroke
Saturday night. Not likely to be fatal.
M. E. Smith still continues the meet
ing, and will probably the remainder OF
the week.
The Wishart street sidewalk is being
graveled.
The new saw mill man, Quinn Leap
ly, has rented Clem Bimels house, but
his family has not yet arrived.
Geo. Kennedy is not improving much
in health.
SIN-NED
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-12
Handkerchiefs.

We are showing this year for the
Holiday trade one of the largest lines
of Handkerchiefs in the city, and quail
ity and style at the prices surpass any
former year.
Children's Fancy Handkerchiefs at
&c and Sc.
Ladies' Plain White Hemstitched
Handkerchiefs at &c.
Ladies Plain White Hemstitched
Handkerchiefs at sc, extra value.
Ladies' Plain White Hemstitched
Handkerchiefs at &C., all linen.
| Ladies' Initial White Hemstitched
Handkerchiefs at SC.
| Ladies' Plain White Hemstitched
and Embroidered Handkerchiefs at 10c.
Ladies Unlaundried Hand Embroid-
cred Handkerchiefs, all linen, at l5c.
| Ladies' Swiss Embroidered Handker
chiefs at 15c.
Ladies' All Linen Initial Handker
chiefs at 25c.
AT 25c in Ladies' Embroidered Hand
kerchiefs we show 100 styles. At thi
price we claim to show values that ar
not found elsewhere.
At 35c and SOC wide range of style
are shown in Hemstitched and En-
broidered and Fancy Embroidere
g edges.
i AT 75c, $l.00 and $1.50 we show beat
:, tiful work and styles that are not foun
!. elsewhere.
: Gentlemen's Hemstitched Handke
chiefs at &c, 10c, 12t and 15c.
Gentlemen's All Linen Hemstiche
Initial Handerchiefs at 25c.
Gentlemen's All Linen Hemstitche
Handkerchiefs at 25c, 35c and SOC.
Gentlemen's All Silk Initial Ham
G kerchiefs at 25c and SOC, special value
l. L. & A. WISSL LER,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-12

The pioneer society at it's meeting
at Zanesfield last Thursday, voted $500
for stone to mark the location of the
house that was Simon Kenton's last
home, land where he died) in Jefferson
township. The only person we know
of, who knew Simon Kenton, would be
very slow to honor his memory. But
his courage and daring will always in.
spire respect and esteem for his mem
ory, though he was not Chesterfield
nor a cultured gentleman. Marking
the site of his home is proper, but it
would have been better to have indict
ed Champaign county for grave rob
bing-though it is little late.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-12
NORTHWOOD.

Mrs. S. A. Royer read paper on
Necessary Qualifications for a Sunday
School Superintendent, before the
Richland township Sunday School
convention, at it's meeting in Belle
Center.
Scott Johnston, of Lewistown, Geo.
Hone, of Belle Center, and John Brake,
of Bellefontaine, have all been pur-
chasing poultry from the farmers in
this vicinity.
DR.. r. w. Patterson, of Denver,
Col, arrived home Saturday evening,
and will likely spend the winter with
his father, A. G. Patterson.
| Frank Stephenson and VIM. Milroy
have returned to their school duties il
Ada.
The r. P. people here have put quit,
a number of substantial hitch rack
around their church lot.
VIM. Fisher, whose sad death ha
been noted in the Republican, wa
buried in the Johnston cemetery, nea
here.
Miss Winnie McKirahan, teacher
the Bellefontaine schools, was at he
home here for Thanksgiving, and rt
, mained the rest of the week.
SiXty-four acres of land, known as tn
: Hickey farm, near Whitetown scho,
, house, has been sold to Mrs. .lno. Dot,
living near Santa Fe, for S25 per acr
Gilbert Newman and Chas. Clark, a,
minstrators. CLIFTON.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-12

Miss Belle Allen writes to her friends
here, that under the advice of her
physician she has decided to take a two
sity of Boston. Her physician decides
that she cannot return to her work in
Japan, under two years, and thinks the
study of medicine will divert her mind
and build up new brain cells. She is
suffering from nervous prostration.
She is apparently well, and looks hear
ty, but an hours talk with an old friend,
seriously affects her nervous system and
brings on insomnia again.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-12
SUING THE COUNTY.
Ed Jackson and Nell Sue the County
for Damages.

Ed. Jackson and Nell Jackson have
each brought suit for $1,000 damages
against Logan county, on account OF
the West Liberty mob.
Cases have been brought under the
same statute against Champaign coun-
ty, in the Click Mitchell case, and one
case has been carried to the Supreme
Court. The decision of that court will
doubtless be heard before any trial is
had here.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-12
Dry Goods Report From
Dry Goods Economist.

Dry Goods Report From
Dry Goods Economist.
SnKs.-Prices advancing. Advices
from Japan from buyers state that the
japanese control the visible supply Of
raw silk and are low masters of the sit.
uation.
Inasmuch as they have the reputation
of exaoting the last penny Americans
may look for sharp advance and firm
market on Silks.
WOOLENs. The strong demand and
higher prices paid for wool cannot fail
to show big advance in prices on Dress
Goods.
The interest in plaids for Skirts fo1
Spring delivery continues unabated and
merchants are paying a sharp advance.
Broadcloths are being ordered for Spring
with considerable freedom, as the tailor
made costume has made place fol
itself.
Initial Spring orders for black Crepons
have been literally placed.
We advise intending purchasers to
buy now and save from % to 80 per cent
Never since war times have prices on all
classes of merchandise advanced to such
an extent and undoubtedly to stay fol
some time II. M. ANNAT
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-12
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BAZAR

There will be a baZar in the base
ment of the First Baptist church, Fri
day evening of this week. There will
be on sale all kinds of useful and fancy
articles.
The household occupation of each
day of the week will be represented at
different booths, where can be bought
the various articles needed to carry or
the work of that day. Saturday will be
represented as baking day, where car
be purchased all sorts of delectable arti
cles, all prepared for the table.
A good hot supper, including scol
loped oysters, will be served for Il
CENTS
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-12
MORE TROUBLE.
For The Champaign County Investors
in the Franklin Syndicate.

Miller, the head of the Franklin Syn-l
dictate who caught so many suckers at
one haul, that his net broke, has not
yet been arrested, but the detectives
think they have him located near Mon
treal, Canada.
But his 'fish' have been dumped by
the wagon load. The New York Grand
Jury has been looking into the matter
and the authorities there think that all
the investors, who are financially res
ponsible, will be held for the losses of
those who netted nothing from their
venture. This will cause those who
thought they came out ahead, to
feel decidedly "sorry."
The New York Sun, in write-up of
the matter says:
"Some of the customers of Mr.. Mil
ler's Franklin Syndicate in Brooklyn
are chuckling over their smartness in
Having got in and out again early
enough to carry off more money than
they put in. They say that they felt
sure the concern would go to pieces
sooner or later, but took the chance
of its lasting more than ten weeks neces-
sary, with payments of 10 per cent. a
week, to return them at least 100 per
cent. of their capital. After that
, every week gave them profit of II
per cent. and In some cases the aggre
gate of these surplus payments is said tC
have amounted to another 100 pei
, cent.
l "The assets of the syndicate have be-
J come the subject of dispute between +
assignee selected by Mr.. Miller and ,
receiver appointed by the Supreme
t Court, but one or the other of the tive
Q will have to collect them and divide
them as the law directs. From whom
! shall the money be collected, and among
whom shall it be divided?
: "The syndicate was not a corporation
' consequently the holders of its receipts
a for money paid to Mr.. Miller thougl
y nominally stockholders, were not real
o ly such. They were either creditors o
/ partners. If they were creditors thei
N ontracts for 500 per cent. interest wa
IL There is going to be some interesting
lg litigation in regard to the matter"
to be paid them as profits, then they al
u became partners in the concern, an
t. are jointly and severally liable for ii
" debts. Hence, those, who drew out al
that they put in and something more
r will equally with those who were NJ
y so smart or so lucky, have to help max
n1r good any deficit that may be found
Sc exist.
c. The New York Journal says;
he "Persons who have lost none
h. through the Franklin Syndicate al
ur notified that Emanual Friend, attorne
IL Il of No. 19 Park Row, will proceed lega
u ly for the recovery of their money, ma
ing no bharge except for actnal di
bursements. His services will be give
;" gratis to unfortunates.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-12

MAcRUM, the American Consul at
Pretoria, the Capital of the Transvaal'
who was left in charge of British inter-
ests there, when war was declared, mas
resigned his position, and our Govern
ment has been unable to hear from
him. He is thought to have been
scared out. He ought to be hooted out
of his own country, when he comes
home, II this is true. A son of Secre-
tary of State Hay has been sent to take
his place.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-12
LOVE NE, LOVE MY DOG.
s.No POgue Fer Felt the Halter Draw
With Good Opinion Of the
Daw-g."

The Examiners of the County Com
missfoners' Report found that the Coun-
ty dogs had cost the county nearly Sl'o
the past year, and forthwith recon-
mend that the dogs be sold. The Daily
Examiner endorses the recommends
tions, and gives the dogs kick.
1t strikes us that this is swift judg-
ment. And if criminals who are
brought before our courts were thus
summarily disposed of, we would have
need of neither prosecutors or attol-
neys.
The Examiner justifies the sugges
ton of showing these worthless CANNES
onto somebody else, by saying that
'only one criminal has been apprehend-
ed by their use."
Now even dog should have a fair
hearing. 1t is only tyrants and mobs
that dispose of cases in this short
shrift" style.
Let us do the dogs justice. The Ex-
aminer says that Erickson, the burg
lar, is the only criminal that has been
apprehended by their use. Its mem
ory is short. The burglar at West
Mansfield was traced by these dogs te
his home, and was arrested. The fac'
that the officer let his prisoner escape
after arrest, should not be set dowr
against the dogs. Then there was the
| , l&,,nrr1or MnEnfhfG al
dition was traced to his door; and thu
case of the burglar who was traced
through Main street to his home in tn
north part of the city; and the case
the burglar who was traced to hous
on Auburn street. This surely make
more than one case. 1t was not tn
fault of the dogs that no1'arrests wer
made in some of these cases. What o.
, hcer in the county has run down a
many criminals in year? Sell the o
, ficers, everyone of them; Prosecutor
Mayor and all. They all, and ever
one, cost more than the dogs!
But the dogs are young. They wi
improve with age. The expense c
keeping them may have been a littl
too much; but remember, the keept
! has to go with them wherever they al
' called, day or night, to any part OF til
r county; he has to feed the dogs an
, care for them; and it doesn't seem
very big sum, after all, to pay for the
service.
But there is one thing-and it is tt
e most important consideration of all
that has not been mentioned. There
no doubt, whatever, that the keepir
of these dogs has prevented much stea
v ing and many burglaries-and "ol
n ounce of preventive is worth pound
J. cure"
" The dogs were bought by the Coz
N missioners at the demand of the publ
q If they are worthless, they should
h knocked in the head, and not show
If off onto others.
il We are shocked, that gentlemen
Y such high standing as these Examiner
m should recommend that our coun
,e should shove them off, as some peoI
n do counterfeit money, onto somebo
IN else.
ID But the dogs have done fairly we
m and the Commissioners should not
hasty in disposing of them, and leavi
DO society without any other protecti
C than that furnished by the courts.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-12
NEWS ITEMS.
A Gift to Give.

1t Is often difficult to decide what to get
your friends for holiday gifts. Here is sug-
gestion:
Good morning, Jennie, have brought you
nice present." said Gertrude, as she hand
ed her friend neatly wrapped package
The pale. weary looking girl, who was SLOW
ly recovering from severe illness, opened the
bundle and held up a large bottle of clear
rich medicine.
Hoods Sarsaparilla!" she exclaimed. %
have been reading about it today and wished
l had a bottle.
On New Years Day Jennie was able to b.
| out on the street. and to her friends who re
| marked how well she was looking she simpl,
| said, Hoods Sarsaparilla," and every one o
| them knew it was this great medicine that hat
given back her health.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-12
GIFTSFOR CHRISTMAS.

The ladies of the United Presbyter-
ian will hold Christmas Fair in the
church parlors all day and evening. A
doll booth and country store will be
special features but there will be a
variety of gifts.
A turkey dinner with escolloped oys-
ters and ice cream will be ready at
5 o'clock at 25 cents.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-12
Carpets.

Take advantage of the December
prices we are quoting. You won't buy
Carpets again at the same prices. Yes,
they will cost you from % to so per cent.
more after January 1. Better for US
not to name such prices but we appreci.
ate your liberal trade and offer you for
December Carpets at less than makers
prices to day. I'll. M. ANNAT.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-12
In the District Court of the United
States for the Southern Dis.
trict of Ohio.
Eastern Division.

In the Matter of = n,.
David 5. Tubbs, Bankrupt. III nahNrupocy.
To the creditors of David 5. Tubbs of Quincy,
in the county of Logan and District afore-
said, a Bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day
of November, A. ID. 1898, the said David s.
Tubbs was adjudicated bankrupt; and that
the first meeting of his creditors will be held
at the Law Office of WEST 4 WEST, in the
city of Bellefontaine. Logan county, Ohio on
Saturday. the 10th day of December. A. ID.
1899, at 8 o'clock in the forenoon, at which
time the said creditors may attend. prove
their claims. appoint a trustree. examine the
bankrupt, and transact suchother business as
may properly come before said meeting. In
this petition lac reports debts exceeding
S519O00 and assets $4,000.
w. II. WEST.
Referee in Bankrupscy.
Dec. l, A. ID. 1899.
Dec 5, 1892
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-12
NATIONAL UNION ELECTION.

The National Union elected the fol.
lowing new officers Monday night
President, M. G. Bell; vice presi'
dent, L. B. Baker speaker, A. G.
Elliott; secretary, S. L. Smith finan.
cial secretary, II. X. Horn; treasurer,
II. Herskovitz chaplain, w. w. Coul.
ter usher, Philip Kniess; sergeant-at,
arms, George w. Kerr; door keeper,
Frank Foulk I; trustees, II. S. Kerr, G.
w. Bartholomew and J. e. West.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-12
A USEFUL CHRISTMAS PRESENT

Instead of spending your money for
frivolities, why not buy handsome
carriage, buggy or sleigh for your
friend or relative for Christmas. |
have a large stock of new up-to-date
goods. Call soon and make your Sc
lection. JOS. JOHANTGEN'
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-12
HOLIDAY RATES VIA ID. & l.. N.
RAILWAY.

On December %, 25, 80 and January
1, the d. & L. N. will sell excursion
tickets to all points in Ohio, Indiana,
Michigan, ETC., at a rate of one and one
third fare for the round trip. Tickets
good to return until January 2.
Our connections are first-class to
Chicago, Fit. Wayne, Toledo, Detroit,
Columbus, etc. Come and see us.
W. M. SEGAR, Agt.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-12

A JOINT resolution has been intro
duced in Congress, limiting the eligi'
bility to the Preside ncy to one term
and extending the term to six years
IL ought to be adopted. Experience
has proven that much corruption ant
ineficiency results from aspirat Ps FOL
a second term.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-12

Poor pepper is worse than none. We
have only our own grinding, and know
it to be pure. We have sage, salt and
saltpeter for curing meats. Barrels
and hogsheads for scalding and sailing.
Butchering knives of the best steel.
97eitf. CARTER BROS.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-12

Carter Brothers and Oscar McLaugh-
lin have purchased the bankrupt stock
of groceries of w. w. Hammond, at
Belle Centre, and will close out all of
the stock that they can, at that price.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-12
In the District Court of the United
States for the Southern Dis
trict of Ohio.
Eastern Division.

In the Matter of T. pn,,.o
Harry Ansey, Bankrupt. ""ANi "p'oS-
To the creditors of Harry Ansley, of Harper,
in the county of Logan and District afore-
said. a Bankrupt -.r
Notice is hereby given that ON the 2Ist day
of November, A. D., 1899, the said Harry Ans
ley was duly adjudicated bankrupt; and that
the first meeting of his creditors will be held
at the Law Office of WEST & WEST, in the
city of Bellefontaine, Logan, Ohio, ON ~atur-
day, the 10th day of December, A. ID. 1S9a, at
O'Clock in the forenoon, at whice time the said
creditors may attend, prove their claims ap-
point a trustee, examine the bankrupt, and
transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting. In this petition he
reports debts exceeding &, 06I. II, and assets
S31S.00 claimed exempt.
W. IL. WEST,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Dec l, A. ID. 1899
Dec. 3, ISy9.-3tei
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-12
SILAS MOSS SENTENCED.

MI. Silas Moss, an aged colored man,
who has been under arrest for fraudu-
lent attempt to get pension, changed
his plea to guilty" and has been sem
fenced to Is months in the penitentiary.
1t isn't safe to trifie with Uncle Sam.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-12

A drowning m would have little use for a
method of rescue which would require days
dyspeptic doei ut want to bother with a
remedy that is GO ng to take weeks to show
its beneficial effeca S.
The Mount Lebr ION Shakers are offering a
product under the name of Shaker Digestive
Cordial which yields immediate relief. The
very first dose proves beneficial in most cases
and it is owing to their unbounded confidence
In it, that they have put 10 cent sample bot
ties on the market. These can be had
through any druggist; and it will repay the
afflicted to invest the trifing sum necessary
to make a trial.
The Shaker Digestive Cordial relieves by
resting the stomach and aiding the digestion
of food.