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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-02
FIRE AT SPRINGHILLS.

On Thursday morning about one
o'clock the store of M. Terrell took fire
and the building, with the entire stock
of merchandise, was consumed. Also q
small building belonging to Mrs. Sam
uel Curl, of Bellefontaine, was burned.
This last named building was used for
a saloon, run by man named Burk,
formerly of Bellefontaine.
The origin of the fire is mystery,
and looks like incendiarism. The fire
did not originate in the saloon, as was
published in many of the papers, but
when discovered by Mr.. Thomas Mel
horn, living just across the street, the
whole east end of the store building
was in flames, and the saloon building,
which stood Just east of the store, had
not caught fire yet. The main part of
the store room runs north and south
but, there were two small rooms, or
wings east, and it appears that the fire
started between these rooms. All the
facts your correspondent could gather
warrant these conclusions. On Monday
there were several perhaps fifteen)
drunken men about the saloon, the pro-
prietor included. He was ''setting it
up'' at lively rate all day, with the
result Just mentioned. The place is a
curse to any town and there are no
tears being shed over its obstruction.
Springhills has many good citizens, but
they are in the minority, and the re-
suit of the election of town officers put
the tough element in control. They
put members of their gang in all the
offices, which accounts for the fact that
a saloon is allowed. Just think of it,
one Carver run a snake den in this
town for more than three years without
even paying the Dow tax, and we ven
ture the opinion that it would not have
been allowed in any other town of its
size in the state. But the gang ruled.
This is the second time in three years
that Mr.. Terrell has burned out, and
he has the sympathy of the entire COM
munity. 1t is just possible that some
drunken fellow went between the two
small buildings with lighted cigar,
and threw it down among some boxes
or waste papers; or, lighted match
and threw it down burning, which set
fire to the building. At any rate the
fire is greatly to be regretted, for it is
hardly probable that any one will build
there again. The loss comes heavy on
Mr.. Pittman as his insurance had just
run out. Mr.. Terrell had 81, 500 on his
goods and fixtures. Loss on stock,
$500. CITIZEN.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-02
MDDLEBURd.

Once more we're In line with the corps of
and will try to do justice to
our own little village,
A terrific hail storm passed south of us Sun
day afternoon, destroying gardens, wheat.
corn and everything that came in it's path,
Among those most heavily damaged by the
storm were, Harry Whitaker, Frank Jordan
and VIM. Jordan, each losing a field of fine
wheat. AZ panes of plass were broken at Uncle
John Stokes, 26 at Harry Whittaker's, and Is
at Frank Jordan's. Ask Florence Bell and
Minnie Ballinger how large the hail was and
how fast it fell last Sunday afternoon.
Lewis Norveil's and DIR. Davis, attended the
Elder Emery reception near Belle Center, last
week.
Decoration day was observed in our village,
Tuesday, to the best Of the ability of our citi-
zens. A delegation gathered at the town hall
at O'Clock. At ten, by command Of manager,
Eber Norviel, all joined in a procession with
the Middleburg cornet band in the lead and
marched to the cemetery, to pay tribute to
our honored dead. They again formed in line
and returned, marching in single file into
town, making quite lengthy procession.
Services were held in the hall in the after
noon which proved to be very interesting, the
program consisting Of declamations, songs
speaking, dialogues and drills. The drill
given by the twelve young ladies was grand
We feel quite proud Of our little town and
don't believe it can be beat in this respect.
A foolish fishing party left town Wednesday
morning and returned in the evening, resemb-
ling forlorn and shipwrecked mariners.
M. G. Ballinger, OF the Bellefontaine tele.
phone company, completed the work on tht
line from this place, yesterday, and the in
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-02
HARPER.

William Stout and family, of Mac-o-cheek,
visited Wallace Williams over Sunday.
Joe Latson is on the sick list.
Rev. Bigley, of Bellefontaine, preached the
Memorial sermon here last Sabbath.
Mr.. John Hurley and Albert Price, of Hamp-
shire, spent Sunday here with their Uncle
VIM. Strawsburg.
Miss Kate Grubbs left Saturday to visit rel
atives in Urbana and North Lewisburg.
Frank Shoots is building new barn.
Camas Casey is learning the carpenter trade
with Mr.. Strawsberg.
Mr.. Font Atkinson has returned home from
Dayton where he has been for the past six
months.
Mrs. Mary Cockrell, Of Lima, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. James Stinson, re-
turned home Friday.
Phil Whitmer has become quite a gardner.
We hear that there is going to be a new
railroad through our village soon. We hope
so.
Ned Costin was here calling on friends Fri
day. He was pleased to see everybody and
all were pleased to see him.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bozzle, and Grandma
JOHNNY, are visiting their daughter at SPRING
field, Ohio.
Farmer Miller, of West Mansfield, spent
Sunday with his parents,
Harry Schular says that of all the music he
ever heard, he thinks a drum the sweetest.
MAPLE LEAF.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-02
EQUALITY.

Decoration Day services at this place were
well attended and everyone enjoyed the ad-
dress of Rev. Alexander of Rushylvania.
Quite number Of people from other places
attended the services at Equality. Among
those we saw were Messrs. John Prater and
1. N Watkins and families, and Mrs. Liza
Watkins and Children. from Huntsville, and
Mrs. Grace Ansley, of Bellefontaine.
Miss Inez Glow, OF Huntsville visited her
cousin, Mabel McCollOch, last week.
Miss Ethel Hartman, of West Mansfield,
spent last week with her aunt, Mrs. Jen Gra-
biel.
J. FL. Watkins and family were called to
BellefOntaine last week by the death of Mrs.
Watkins father, Mr.. Henry Kelly.
We had the pleasure of hearing Editor Camp
BELLS excellent address at Rushylvania last
Tuesday afternoon,
Miss Leila McCOlloch has been visiting
friends In Huntsville for the past two weeks
Mr.. Ray Watkins and sisters, Bessie and
Tempa, OF Huntsville, visited at their uncle's
=. ii. Waikin, Wednesday night and Miss
Temple will spend a week or so with them.
RED ROSE.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-02
BIG ARMY NOT NEEDED.
1t Will Be Necessary to Send General
Otis 5000 Regulars.

Washington, May 3O.-The Post to-
morrow will say:
General Otis has informed the War
Department that he will be satisfied if
the army under his command is kept at
a maximum of 10000. The President
will give him this number.
"The situation in the Philippines was
the subject of an extended conference
today between the President and Adju.
tant General Corbin. In view of the
more or less alarming reports which
have been sent to the United States
from Manila, it is important to know
that the President does not share in
the anxiety which these dispatches
have naturally created. General Otis
has kept in close touch with the author
tiles here, and if he was in the tight
position which the press reports seem
to indicate, it is felt that he would not
hesitate about making his dilemma
known. On the contrary, the advices
received from him show that he is not
in need of a largely increased army.
He has cabled that the press reports of
activity of the insurgents south of
Manila have been greatly exaggerated,
and he thinks that 10000 men will be
ample to meet all requirements"
| SIX THOUSAND MORE NEEDED.
| The present strength of the army in
the Philippines, including volunteers
who are still in the service, is 36, 600.
When the volunteers return some "a, 900
regulars will remain, or 5000 less than
the number estimated as necessary by
General Otis. The re-enforcements
now en- route to Manila or under orders
to depart will bring the total regulars
up to the required figure, but as there
will be considerable loss through sick
ness, it is proposed to decrease the
companies now stationed in garrisons
in this country to their minimum and
increase the companies in the Philip
pines to their maximum. 1t is believed
that this arrangement will give Genera,
Otis all the men he requires without
disarranging the army as it is at pres
ent distributed. 1t can be stated OF
authority that until General Otis ask!
for an additional force there will be M
enlargement of the army, not even tt
the extent of recruiting the native
provided for in the army reorganization
bill, which passed the last Congress.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-02
COUNTY NEWS.
NORTHWOOD.

Rev. Edward Elsey, of Illinois, talked to the
young people in the R. P. church, last Sabbath
evening.
Rev. Hargrave is attending Synod in Mans
field, Ohio, this week, but will have his pulpit
supplied next Sabbath at the usual time.
Rev. Dunlap, of Iowa, is expected to preach
in the U. P. church next Sabbath at p. m.
Wylis & SOhn, of Belle Center, bought nice
young horse of J. M. Patterson, last Saturday.
He is Beecher stock and will make a very
stylish carriage horse.
Andrew Alexander, Of Iowa, visited the
families of David Alexander and d. s. Akin,
last Friday.
Several of the relatives here Of the contract
ing parties received invitations to the mar
riage of Mr.. Clyde Johnston and Miss Seltzer,
at Fuson, Kansas, May 30.
We have had fine rains this week, commenc-
ing Sabbath afternoon,
Miss Agnes Stewart sold her driving mare.
last week.
J. B. Pergrin, of Belle Center was at j. L.
Creighton's, Thursday, and put a steel roof on
his new kitchen and wood house.
The people have kept W. 7. Stephenson
busy since the rains, supplying them with
plants.
I. N. Watkins and family attended Decora-
tion exercises at Equality, Tuesday, and visit
ed his brother James.
Mrs. Josie Felix, of Rhchester, Indiana, and
Mrs. Jennie Ryan, OF Huntsville, called on
Mrs. Fannie Brooks, last Friday afternoon.
@. E. Johnston marketed his summer hog
crop at Belle Center, Tuesday.
Ed Stevenson, of Bellefontaine, was tuning
VIM. Atkins piano one day last week.
Master Howard Reed, of Princeton, Indiana,
is visiting with d. O. Patterson's family, this
week.
Mrs. VIM. Patterson and daughters enter
tanned a number of young ladies to dinner,
Wednesday.
Robert Wheeler, road supervisor, is havinS
gravel hauled on the roads, this week.
Messrs. j. W.Byers and j. w. Kerr, OF Belle
fontaine, passed through our vicinity last
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs J. X. Elder are good enter
tainers, but almost Outdid themselves in the
reception given their son r. Findlay Elder
and bride last Friday evening. Music by
Belle Centre brass band, Huntsville Orches-
ira and Starkey Mandolin Club. Supper was
presided over by genial Jim Starkey, of Belle
fontaine, and over hundred guests, all en-
joying themselves to the full extent OF their
ability, made an evening spent in way long
be remembered.
Mrs Mary McCleary, of Huntsville, called on
Fannie Brooks Wednesday. CLIFTON.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-02
PERHAPS THE OLDEST,
A Pioneer Who Came to Ohio To
Be Born.

Wednesday morning, little white
haired old man sat resting on the stone
steps at the front door of the court
house, who could look out over Belle
fontaine and say, ''all this have seen
spring out of the forests and bushes"
He was visitor in the town of Belleville
that stood on the farm just south of our
Fair Grounds, when Bellefontaine was
only hazel patch. Belleville has
passed away, but the old man is still
here, active in mind and body. His
hearing is somewhat dull, and he only
has one eye, but his teeth are regular
and perfect, and are his third set! His
second set were double, all the way
around, as were those of one of his
brothers. But these he lost several
years ago, and the third set that are
still without flaw, are on plate, as
he demonstrated to US, by taking them
out. The others were natural. He is
past SS years of age. He was born in
April 1911, in Ohio. His parents were
moving from Virginia, and he was born
in Ohio, just after they crossed the
river. Their journey was delayed, and
they did not reach Logan county till
November, and he has ever since been
a resident of Logan county! We do
not know of another person, who has
lived so long in the county.
The person to whom we refer Is Mr..
Walter Painter, Of Perry Township. The
most surprising thing about his living
SO long, is, that he has always been a
Democrat!
Mr.. Painter is still a hard working
man. A young man who was with
him, told us that Mr.. Painter helped
him saw down a tree, three feet
through, a few days ago, and that Mr..
Painter, in April, dug the holes and
set twenty-six posts, in one day.
Hi. Johnston came along about this
time, and recognizing Mr.. Painter as
an old neighbor, said that he and Mr..
Painters boys went out squirrel hunt
ing, 36 years ago, and their father
went along. He was then over so years
old, and as his eye was dim, the boys
thought he wouldn't stand much of 6
show, but when they came back with
their game, he had killed more thar
any of them, and Hi was wicked enough
to say that it was because he didn't
have to take time to close his eye, ani
thus got in his work while they wer,
winking the other eye.
1t seemed wonderfully strange tt
look upon man who had been in the
county nearly 8Syears and had witness
ed the wonderful progress there hal
been here and throughout the country
in that time.
| OF course, being born in 1911, ant
being Democrat he is back number
but he couldn't help that-he was bor1
that way. But he is an interesting
character, jolly and companionable
and we hope he may live as long as h,
wants to.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-02
STATE CONVENTION.
a Very Large Crowd and HustIing
Time.


The crowd at the State Convention is
one of the largest that ever gathered
on such an occasion.
The Convention met at p. m. yes
terday, for preliminary organization,
and information is limited as to its
doings.
The indications were that Daugherty
was in the lead for governor.
Foraker and Hanna were both on the
ground. Foraker made a speech to
the McKisson delegation, holding that
they had the best claims as delega-
tion from CuyahOga.
In this district, Kimball, of Delaware,
was chosen for member of the Commit.
tee on Credentials. He is for Daugher.
ty. Strayer was beaten for member
of the State Central Committee. De.
Wolf, of Hancock, being chosen.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-02
"THE FIRST BLOOD"
WON BY HARRY DAUGHERTY!
He Gets the Chairman, and His
Delegation From Cuyahoga
Admitted.

The Republican State Convention or
ganized at p. M, yesterday, Con-
gressman Kerr, of Richland, a staunch
friend Of Daugherty, being made per-
manent chairman.
Foraker, Hanna and Bushnell were
received with enthusiasm and each
made short speeches. They all pleaded
for harmony and will no doubt be glad
to have it, II 1t comes in their way.
The reception given Bushnell showed
that the present convention Is not made
of the material that composed the
Hanna convention that insulted the
Governor year ago.
In the Committe on Credentials, the
Cox delegation from Hamilton, was ad-
mitted without dissenting vote.
In Cuyahoga, the Holcomb or Daugh-
erty delegation were admitted by vote
of l3 to 4. Hanna's and McKisson's del
egations both being turned down.
In Adams county the contesting dele
CATION was admitted, Kurtz losing four
votes, which Daugherty gained.
In Allen county both delegations
were admitted and given half a vote
each.
Daugherty had control of the old
Central Committee, and in issuing
badges, gave them to the Daugherty
delegates from several contesting dis.
tricts, this giving Daugherty a major
ity in the Committee on Credentials
which enabled them to give Daugherty
contesting delegations seats in the con
vention from a number of countless
the Commercial Tribune states. Thil
will probably give Daugherty the lead
and may ensure his nomination. Blu
it may not.
In the honoring of delegates, thu
Eighth District made w. G. Huston, it
Chairman, and d. E. Strayer was placed
on the Committee on Rules.
The latest dispatches indicate tina
there may be combination to nominate
Bob Nevin to defeat Daugherty.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-02
FIGHTING IN MINDANAO.
The City of Zamb0anga BOmbarded
and In Ruins.

Special Gable to the Commercial Tribune.
London, May 3O.-(Copyright, 1899,
by the New York Journal. "A special
dispatch from Labuan announces that
severe fighting is reported between the
Americans and FilipinOs on the Island
of Mindanao.
The principal city on the island, Zam-
boango, has been bOmbarded and burn
ed, and is in ruins.
The same dispatch reports trouble in
Sulu. The Americans have blOckaded
the port.
A British steamer was denied admis-
sion, and was escorted seaward by the
United States gunboat Castine.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-02
SAD CASE OF INSANITY.

Mr.. Sylvester Patrick, of Perry town
ship was sent to the Dayton hospital
for the insane, Wednesday. He is a
man well fixed, and has an interesting
family. But stomach trouble has af-
fected his health till his mind has be-
come impaired, and he had become
dangerous to himself and his family.
1t is hoped that treatment at the hospi-
tai may result in his early restoration
to health.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-02
CLEVELAND LIVE STOCK.

Cleveland, May 81, 1s99.-The receipts of hogs
We're Il cars; q @ MARKET Market "a active 81 ca and "a e steady
stays and roughs S2.5O@3.35. Closing lower.
Sheep and Lambs-Choice spring lambs 81, 50
lambs S.. .75G56.O9, fair to good S5.OO6D565, com
mon 81 .5OD5.00; choice sheep s.. 4.5O60475, fair to
good $. 75014.35, common S2.50Gl300
s5.0O@5.15, choice 1000 to 1,l00-pound steers
81. .S5D500 choice 900 to 100 pound steers 81 roo
Ass, fairish light steers S450l05.75, choice fat
heifersS45 5OG14 70 fair to good 81 4OO14 So common
S3.5O@D375 choice 37504 90, fair to good So. .25@
B. 75,common g. .25@275 Bulls same as fat cows.
Choice milch cows and Springers S40.OO6145. 90,
fair to good do S30.0OQ4O0O, common and thin
cows $500,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-02
ABOUT EXTRACTING TEETH.

Having used gas in several thousand
cases in extacting teeth and also many
of the substitutes for it that are
injected in the gums find nothing SO
safe and reliable to relieve pain as
nitrous oxids gas in most.cases. have
now the latest improved gas inhaler
that gives better results than those
formerly used. A. E. GRIFFIN.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-02

How many young men and young women are
cut Off just at the future seems brightest and
fullest Of promise! They are taken away by
the disease which causes over one-sixth of all
the deaths in the world-the disease which
doctors call consumption. There is absolutely
no reason in the world why consumption
should be fatal-why it should be even serious.
1t is a disease of the blood, and can be cured
absolutely and always by purifying and en-
riching the blood. The only exception to this
is the case where the disease has been neglect
ed and improperly treated until 1t is stronger
than the body-until the body has becdme SO
weak as to have lost the ability to recuperate.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery will
cure 9S per cent. of all cases of consumption II
used according to directions. 1t also cures all
lingering coughs, bronchial and throat affec-
tiOnS.
Send q cents in one-cent stamps to Worlds
Dispenary Medical Association, Buffalo, N.
Y, and receive DIR. Pierces zoos page Common
Sense Medical Adviser, illustrated.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-02
ICE CREAM AND STRAWBERRIES.

The ladies of the First Presbyterian
church will serve ice cream, strawber-
ries and cream, strawberry short cake,
cake and coffee in the church parlors
Wednesday evening, June 7th. They
will begin to serve at o'clock, that
persons who desire may buy warm
short cake to take home for supper.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-02
CINCINNATI MARKET.

Cincinnati, May 31.-Flour-Active, higher.
Fancy $3.2O6l335, family S2.4ODS2.65.
Wheat-Firm. No red 751ac.
Corn-Firmer No 2 mixed 35c.
Oats-Quiet. No mixed 27hc.
Rye-Firm. No 2. Csc.
Lard-Easy at S4.75.
Bulkmeats-EaSya at $475.
BacOn-Easy at $5.65.
Butter-Firm and higher. Fancy Elgin
Creamery 1Sh019c, Ohio 14016c, dairy 101a@11c.
Eggs-Easy at 12c
Cheese-Market steady. Good to prime Ohio
fat 9h@10c.
Hogs-Active, S3.1503.s5.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-02

What is Kodol Dyspepsia Cure? 1t is the
newly discovered remedy. the most effective
preparation ever devised for aiding the. di-
gestiOn aud assimilation of food, and restor-
ing the deranged digestive organs to nat
ural condition. 1t is a discovery SURPRISING
anything yet known to the medical profession.
COWman & FaWcett.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-02
LAWN FETE.

The w. r. G. of Huntsville, will give
a lawn fete on the Emery lawn, Satur-
day evening, June 3. Strawberries,
ice cream and cake will be served.
Let everybody come and enjoy the
evening.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-02
THE D & L. N. r. r.

Auditor Campbell informs us that the
that the D. & L. N. r. r. has been put
on the tax duplicate for $50, 900.
This railroad has Ill miles of road,
over one fourth of which 80 miles, is in
Logan county.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-02

DeWitt's Little Early Risers act as a fault
less pill should, cleansing and reviving the
system instead Of weakening it. They are
mild and sure, small and pleasant to take,
and entirely free from Objectionable drugs.
They assist rather than compel Cowman &
FaWcett.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-02
Trust Those Who Have Tried.

suffered from catarrh of the worst kind
and never hoped for cure but Ely's Cream
Balm seems to do even that.-Oscar Ostrom,
As Warren Ave-, Chicago, Ill.
suffered from catarrh; it got so bad could
not work. 1 used Elys Cream Balm and am
entirely well.-A. G. Clark, 34l Shawmut Ave-,
Boston, Mass.
A 1Oc. trial size or the soc. size of Elys Cream
Balm will be mailed, Kept by druggist. Ely
Brothers, Sc Warren St., N. Y.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-02

everything went along lovely with the major
ity to rule and not the minority.
Well, If that picnic committee turns up and
Donkey don't get to Slo-cum to kick up a time
for the nick, we will ever be for the REPUB-
LICAN. RICK.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-02

Thomas Thurman, deputy sheriff OF Troy,
Mo-, says if every one in the United States
should discover the virtue of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve for piles, rectal troubles and skin
diseases, the demand could not be supplied.
COwman & FaWcett
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-02

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure completely digests
food within the stomach and intestines and
renders all classes of food capable Of being
assimilated and converted into strength Civ
ing and tissue building substances. Cowman
& Fawcett.