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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-10-12
Mysterlously Missing.

Less than one year ago Mr.. and Mrs.
Oliver Reed moved to Union City from
ReOkey, having just been married. One
week ago Mr.. Reed mysteriously dis
appeared, and as there had been no
trouble of any sort. the bride is con-
fident he has met with foul play. She
has started in search of her missing
husband.
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Precise. but Disagraeahla.

You have travelled abroad?" In.
quired the well-meaning conversation.
alist. And the man who worries abou,
words answered stiffly: Possibly you
will inform me OF some way In which
could have been abroad without travel
ing. "-Washington Star.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-10-12
Rourhon Fair q sncce..

The big Bourbon fair is now under
way and the entries in all the de-
partments are full to overlooking.
Sixty-three horses have been entered
for the various races. Robert Erwin
is president and Dr.. B. w. Parks Is
secretary. The success of this fair has
always been assured. the premiums al
ways being paid in full
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To Soldiers and Sailors.

Randolph Gug-
genhaimer. presf-
dent OF the New
York council, a few
days ago turned
the first spadeful OF
earth at the spot in
Riverside drive
where will be erect
ed a monument to
the union soldiers
and sailors who
lost their lives In
the civil war.
Three delegates
from each of New
York's fifty-three
Grand Army posts
were present, and
Col. John A. Col
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-10-12

struction, consisting of graceful seq
mental arches of long span. The ap-
proaches are OF smaller and semicir-
cular arches, the very costly construc-
ton of the river portion not being ra-
tional at these points.
The diference of function of the
river and land parts is thus sharply
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-10-12
NIeterr Tahnned At Perm.

Manager BouslOg OF the LOgansport
and Wabash Valley Natural Gas COM
pany reports that the company will
not attempt to introduce meters at
Peru, as it has done at Wabash. be-
cause the contract with Peru under the
recent compromise forbids their use.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-10-12

ness and long series Of beautiful ap-
proach arches on each side of the river
are admirably adapted to the recep-
ton Of such emblematic figures, statu-
airy or carving as may be suitable to
give it any desired intensity of express
sion as a memorial TO American pa
triotism. This additional embellish-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-10-12
Harrlson to Speak ONCE.

Benjamin Harrison has decided TO
make one speech and that will be de-
livered in Indiana, probably during the
last week of the campaign. The gen
eral made this statement Thursday. &C
cording to dispatches from New York.
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vail. He is deep thinker and fore
ible reasoner and therefore believes
that the great social problems now
pressing for solution in this country
will be finally adjusted without the in
PREVENTION Of the great struggles that
other critics from over the water harp
SO much about
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-10-12

Bernard c. Dam and Miss Eva
Swift, well-known young people OF
Lawrenceburg, have just announced
their marriage, which occurred the LIST
of September. They We're married in
Cynthia, Ky.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-10-12

e<tt1A
ton from Amerl-
can writer's and
thinkers. Professo-
Bouroff Is a Rus
sian oy birth, who
came to this coun-
try some years ago
with a view of
studying our Ian
suage, our institu-
lions and the con-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-10-12
Cherry Tres IN Rlnnn.

A farmer living five miles east of
Goshen has two cherry trees in full
bloom. They each bore a heavy crop OF
cherries this summer.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-10-12

plish the simple task. Finally he was
able to tear away the tough covering
of sod and with an embarrassed smile
handed the spade to Col Holden. Col.
John w. Vrooman then delivered the
Grafton, after which taps was sounded
by Paul Kamerer. who was a bugler
in the civil war.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-10-12
Fruit weirht,er Than the Tree.

Capt. c. c. Bryant of Versailles has
a pear tree so loaded with fruit that
he is willing to wager that the fruit
will weigh more than the tree itself.
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den acted as masterof ceremonies. Mr..
Guggenheimer delivered a brief ad-
dress an dthen proceeded to dig the
first spadeful of earth. 1t was evident
that hehad not rehearsed the action Of
his part. for ii was at least five min
utes before he could accomplish
the simple task. Finally he was
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-10-12

a RuSSionS Vietx,s.

Prof. Basil A Bouroff Of the Chica-
go university, Is the author OF a new
work on social economy that has be-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-10-12
A WEEK IN INDIANA.
RECORD OF HAPPENINGS FOR
SEVEN DAYS.

Delaware County Comes TO the Front
with - Cushing OIL weII-It Is Located
-Four Miles East OF Muncie-Ask for
Raoeivsr.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-10-12

Jockey Arcber'S Greof Year.
The greatest number OF races ever
won by a jockey in one season was the
246 by Fred Archer in 1885.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-10-12

each side, and these, together with
very elaborate electric light supports
will hem in the approach 10 Arlington
with the most artistic surroundings.
The sculpture and ornament upon the
structure has been placed where the
artistic requirements call for it and
without regard to expense.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-10-12
TALMAGE'S SERMON.
COMFORTING WORDS TO THOSE
IN DECLINING YEARS.

Come Thoughts Suggested by the Invi-
cation to Christ to Abide Overnl= mt
In an Oriental ViIIase-rhe Eternal
Resting Pace
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-10-12
The Evening Shadows.

You are almost through with the
abuse and backbiting of enemies. They
will call you no more by evil names.
Your good deeds will not longer be
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-10-12
Lies Balance shoe

You had a considerable estate and
ieit independent In five minutes on
one fair balance sheet you could see
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BELL ARE.
MARTINS FERRY.
OHIO |: !. SIDE /. !. ! ! /.
DEMOCRATS THREATEN

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who has been quite sick for some time
past, Is improving. 2 t-5Fs n

~ q HH .
who has been quite sick for some time
past. Is improving.
y W. B. Workman moved his family 10
their new home on North Belmont
street. yesterday.
The board OF managers OF the Ep-
worth League met at the First NJ. L
church last night. .
d Fred. Seabright is home from WASH
ington- Jefferson college for stay Of o
few days.
y; Miss Alice secrest, OF Bethesda, was
the guest of friends in this city Sum
day. &, i
Mrs. Thomas Conroy, Of Rose Hill, Is
confined to her home with typhoid fe-
yer.
A son was born Sunday. to Mr.. and
Mrs. George Carp. of the Fifth ward.
Perry Cummins Is home from tho
University of Pennsylvania to vote.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Schramm spent
Sunday with friends at Pittsburgh.
Roscoe Snedeker. Of woodsiield, spent
Sunday with relatives In this city.
Louis Ethel. of MoundsvIlle, spent
Sunday with friends In this city. .
M. Lester. of the Fifth ward, Is OF
duty on account Of illness.
Tom Cummins is visiting his parents
In the Fifth wrad. g95 Z fHE :
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Bridgeport Briefs.

John Patterson returned yesterday
from Clarksburg, w. Va, where he
has been employed for several months.
He feels very confident that Mckinley
will carry that state by plurality OF
at least 10000.
Miss Matte Greiner, residing out the
pike, will be married this afternoon to
Mr.. A. G. Shaver. Of Martins Ferry.
They will leave tomorrow morning for
San Diego, CAL, where they will make
their future home.
Mrs. Samuel Ruskln was talsnn to the
North Wheeling hospital Sunday eve
ming, where, she was operated upon yes
terday for appendicitis. She was rest
Ing as easily as could be expected last
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Truempn return
ed to their home at Empire, Ohio, yes
terday. after q few days visit with rel
atives in this city. ;s-
W. v. Campbell has returned from u
several months stay at Aurora, Mo. He
Of course thinks Bryan Is the whole
cheese" g
Several hundred people from this city
attended the Mother Hubbard parade a:
Wheeling last evening.
Miss Jessie Holiday. Of Adena,, Is the
guest for n few days OF friends and
relatives In the city. Is,
Mrs. A. J. Grouse has returned from
q few days visit with relatives at
Wellsburg.
Mr. and Mrs. John Adolph, OF steu-
benville, are the guests of relatives in
this city.
H. L. Christian, of Baltimore, was a
business caller in the city yesterday at
tt aeon.
Robert Carlisle moved his family yes
terday, from Lincoln avenue to Kirk
wood.
DR.. G. e. Calhoun, OF Maynard, was
calling on friends in the city ycster-
day.
Ollie Howells returned last evening
from Pittsburgh to cast his vote to-
day.
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GILL AN ABLE{MA


His Record in One Session Of Con-
gress Has Been Brilliant.
Hon. J. J. Gill is not only a thorough
and capable business man. but is such
IN intelligent man OF affairs as to
stamp his personality upon any gath
ering. As member OF Congress for a
single session he made greater pro-
sre.s than is often attained in that time
by any new member of that distin-
gulshed body. us is attested by thou
sands Of pensioners and others who
claimed his attention. Though his cleo
ton by several thousand IS assured
without dispute. 1t will be we'll for
communities that will seek his favor In
the distribution OF the thousands Of
dollars to be spent by the,governmental
within the next year or two to pay him
the compliment OF hearty support now.
No community will be more Interested
In these things than Bellaire and the
river front towns OF Belmont county.
As q friend OF labor he has no peer In
the manufacturing bushes. and Is most
cordially endorsed by the labor unions
throughout thlg section where he 10
best known.
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Moundsville Briefs.

Mrs. Margaret Calhoun desires to
tender her sincere thanks to Local Un-
Ion No. 10, A. F. G. W.. for the beauti-
iul rosewood rocker which 1t presented
10 her last Saturday evening.
]. T. McCombs took part Of the en-
glnecr corps OF the p, e. & W. railroad
out to survey a block OF coal land In
Pennsylvania yesterday morning.
The Indies sewing society OF the Meth
odist Episcopal church will meet nj the
home OF Mrs. C. c. Mathews, on Thurs
day evening, TO elect officers.
Gus HollIngshead and John Echols.
who have been working In the glass
house At Fnirmont. are spending a few
days at their homes here.
W, n. Mathews and bride, OF Char.
lesion are spending few days with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Mat
hewS. OF Fifth street.
Misc Estslla May MelllnE. OF Grant
avenue, LEFT yesterday for Toledo, Ohio,
where she win spend the winter with
relatives.
John Chapman. OF Meade district.
was the guest yesterday ofsMr. and
Mrs, $. II. Bonnr. OF Jefferson avenue
John Fry. who has been working NJ
Gypsy Grove. I, Spending few DAY,
At HI, hsm- here.
W. D. Cstlstt IS home from a two
weeks yisit In Clsfk-hurE and Wash
lrGtou ClJ.
Frank chArse hEs been released
fr.m custody on the charge o. cutting
shoWaii-r.
J D. Reilly. Democratic candidate for
Ets.'sor Of TOE First district, Va. here
yesterday.
Poig- KAton was Errc.;rd and locked
M yesterday. on a eh,rre Of drunken.
ness,
Squire Harry Riddle. o, prnunod,
wss calling on tTIeuis here last even
Ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones, OF Cameron.
urre here yesterday. calling on friends.
A. N, Trrs.sIl, n Glen En-ton. was
bnslns's visi;or here yesterday.
J. T. Ro,,brrry. OF Brnwood. wa,
calling On tgisEds hsre yesterday.
c. NJ. Kerrs and family win move TO
Fairinont, Wednesday.
S. s. Wilson Ie,t la.i evening for hi,
home at Glen Ea.ton.
X. J. prant, OF Glover'S Gap. was
here yesterday.
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Martins Ferry Briefs.

# ID H q. ID rs .FH4 b 30 o. fHH &
The funeral OF NJ. E. Morris, whose
death occurred Sunday, vii take place
this afternoon at o'clock. from his
late residence. on Cutawba street. The
intermen: will be made at Rlvervlew
cemetery. sy -
The funeral of Mrs, Regina Hahn will
take place this afternoon at o'clock,
from her late residence. at Burlington,
and interlnentwil be made at the fam
lily burying ground, at that place.
The high school teams OF this city
and Wheeling will come together again
Friday afternoon on (. the Seabright
grounds, in this city. A good game
may be expected. ..,,
Commencing probably this morning
eight cars will run regularly between
this city and Wheeling, four running
via the Island and four via Bridgeport
alternately. .a.i
The election returns will be received
this evening at the Star theatre during
the progress of the entertainment which
will be given.
Charts Wightman left yesterday
morning for St. Louis. where he will
cast his vote for William Mckinley.
A large number OF people from this
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PERSONAL NOTES.
Going and Coming Of Wheeling Peo-
pie and Visitors.

pie and visitors.
J. J. Clark, OF Warrington. Is in the
city.
K. C. Eslcp. of Parkersburg, is at the
Windsor.
4, NJ. Mccoy Is a slstersvIlle caller
In the city.
W. W. Iamlson. of Salem. is ut the
faTh hotel.
T. D. Mitchell. of Parkcrsburs. is at
the Mcclure.
William B. Matthews, OF Charleston.
Is caller in the city.
c. G. Buchanan. OF Wellsburg, is CALL
me On friends In the city.
R. ". GIBSON. OF Huntington. Is n
pnslness caller in the city.
C.. p. johnson and wife, OF Clarks-
burg, are visiting friends in this city.
Henry Nolte. Of New MartInsvIlle. IL
visiting his family on saath Eoff street.
Edwin Jackson, OF this city. Is home
from the Ohio State University at COL
umbus.
Mrs. D, ". Frame is In Pittsburgh.
attending the funeral OF her uncle, the
iate George 3. Hill.
William B. Matthews, OF Charleston,
was In the city yesterday, and is SAN
guine OF Republican success In to-day's
election.
Nile Ford. who hu. been visiting hi,
parents on the South Side. returns 10
columbus, Ohio. to-day. to reFJme his
s'uules NJ the Ohio State University.
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RIVERSIDE
STRIKE TO
Y Be: SETTLED,
A Conference Between Representa-
tives of'tho Company and Of
the Employees u!
WAS HELD LAST EVENING.
The Old MEN Will Be Back in Their
Old Positions Within a Few
Days. sS

At an early hour this morning the In
tellscncer was Informed by gentle-
man who Is In a position to know
whereof no speaks, that negotiations
iu,t held between representatives OF the
Riverside Iron works and Of the plate
mill employees had reached BatIsfac-
tory conclusion. The agreement is to
the effect that the old men. who have
been out on strike. return to their,
places, Tho details OF the agreement,
which was to DO submitted to the men
early this morning, could not DO learn
cd, but It is believed that the men viii
ra,lty tho action Of their committee.
The news that tho differences be-
tween the Riverside management and
their employees have been or are about
to be adjusted to the satisfaction of
both parties, will be received with the
greatest satisfaction in this city, for It
means that the tremendous additions
and improvements at the Riverside. In
volvins an expenditure ultimately Of
,.,oOo. 900 or more. and the employment
Of 1000 or more men, Will be pushed on
to completion. This work has been
held up pending settlement of tho
Iouble at the plate mill.
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To Mako Trouble To-Day at Bellairc,
But They arc Watched. 1.

d d F.. .
The election in Bellaire. while ex-
citing very general Interest. has not
brought about an ugly mood except on
the part Of the hoodlum elementiof the
Democratic partySwho began threaten
Ing yesterday. with q view OF intlmi-
dating few tlmld Republicans. But
this will not deter Republicans from
doing their full duty and protecting the
ballots after they. are cast. They are
thoroughly aroused to the effort to
miscount or to overlook scratches and
tho first detection Of any effort In this
direction will be dealt with according
to law. with promptness and dispatch.
The Republicans are not only going to
win. but they mean to see that there Is
o full vote and a fair count OF all the
votes cast. Everybody Is I'M earnest.
and prosperity abounds to such an ex-
tent that hundreds Of Democrats who
know good thing when they: see 1t
Will push along the good times policy
with their ballots to-day. They Will
not all be heard from until the ballots
are counted tonight. But all Of the
river front and oil OF Belmont county
will send cheerful greeting to their
neighbors In the returns.
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CONSIDERABLE BUSINESS
Transacted By the Board Of County
Commissioners Yesterday.

The board of county commissioners
met IN regular monthly session yestcr-
day and transactd considerable. bust
ness. Clerk loftat read the minutes
OF tho previous meeting, and they were
adopted.
The report OF the poor house. and
farm committee showed that there
were olghty-seyen inmates at the eoun-
ty Infrmary last month.
A communication was received from
George S. Blgss. of Elm Grows. asking
for . change In the school book board
to conform to the Law. which permits
only ave members to belong to one po-
ltlcal party. The request vas adopted.
Persons residing along the south
bank OF Calduell's run pctitloned the
board to provide a road leading to their
propersy.s;y They wanted a bridge con-
structcd. The matter was referred to
the road and bridge committee.
!. Secretary Reich. OF the Architectural
Iron & Wire Company, asked the board
10 pay the bill of ;557 for repair work
on the Jail. aad mas not paid. He
Threatened to euter suit II the bill was
no; paid. Thls matter caused some
discussion. during which several Of the
members stated the work was not au-
thori2ed. The board finally decided to
arbtr,to the matter II the company
ncQuIc.c.d. the court house and jail
comm!,se, to appoint the arbitrators.
Election changes were made by the
board As follows:
Centre d!strict-Prcclnct No. !. DR..
W. H. zlrun.-. Instead of William Nc
Cormick: No. s. jacob Ret.er. instead OF
H. G. RachmaH.
M.d!,on-No. 8. Uthmon. in place Of
Mccarthy: 10. ), john 4. Lash, in place
OF hush Sterling. 4,
Richand district = No. /. william
Singer. in place OF Robert Costain.
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Bellatre Briefs.

Mrs. ]. L. Hamilton. Of Duquesne.
Pr. who has been the guest Of Mrs. S.
q. Hamilton In the Fifth ward, return
cd to her home yesterday.
Mrs. Stephen Hopkins, OF the Fifth
ward. was taken to the Wheeling City
hospital yesterday, wh.re she will un-
dcrSo an operation.
The Ladies Aid Society OF the Trim :.
ity Episcopal church. met last evening
Mt the home OF Mrs. r. c. Nicholson. In
the Fifth ward.
Misses Margaret Stilwell and Cassie
Myer, Herman orrlson and Samuel
Stillwell spent Sunday with friends at
St. Clairsvillc.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Godfrey, OF
Mlngo Junction, were guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Everett Godfrey. in the Fifth
ward. Sunday.
The Prohibition Club will meet
Thursday evening OF this week, IN the
room over Lockwood's grocery. In the
Second ward.
The Young Mems club will hold
business meeting nj their rooms In the
First National Bank building tonight.
The remains OF Stanley os;erlc. who
died Sunday morning, were shipped to
Cargo. Mich. Sunday night, for burial.
u. F. II.lsley. OF the Second ward,
who has been atIPlttshurEh. the past
two weeks, has returned home.
Miss Althea Strahl. OF Rose Hill, has
returned homo after n pleasant visit
with relatives at Anvil.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Rritz. OF the
Fourth ward, spent Sunday with
friends AT Pittsburgh.
Mrs. II. J. Seller and baby. Of the
Fourth ward. are visiting relatives md
friends nj Pittsburgh.
Misses Alice and Anna Gregg. OF De-
ihetia, we're guests OF friends In the
Frat ward, Sunday.
Mrs. George Kern, OF the Third ward.
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A g. shaver to wed.

( A. G. Shaver. prominent young
business man OF Martins Ferry. will be
married this Afternoon to Miss Matte
Grainer, residing out tbs Bridgeport
pike. this afternoon, at o'clock. The
ceremony will be performed by Rev. j.
A. Donnhey, pastor OF the Presbyterian
church Of Bridgeport. Only immedl-
ate relatives Of the contracting parties
will be present. A.sG. Shaver and brido,
together with his sister. Miss Lizzie
Shaver and cousin. Mis- Agnes Bell,
Will leave Wednesday morning, as has
been stated, for San Diego, Cal. where
they will make their future hons. MT.
Shaver has the besh wishes Of q host
Of friends In the over-the-rtver: cities
for q safe and pleasant Journey.
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urine scalds the flesh or Il. when the child
reaches an age when |, should DO able to
control tho passage, II Is yet afflicted with
bed-wo,tlng, depend upon Il. tho cause Of
The difficulty /, kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment Of
J these important Srgans. Thi, unpleasant
trouble /, due 10 y diseased condition Of the
kidneys and bladder and not to a habit as
most people suppose.
Women as well IS men are mado mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need tho same great remedy.
The mild and tho immediate effect Of
Swamp-Root Is soon realized, II Is sold
~ dFs sgs s.. n s tiiy;
sizes. You may have ii = "a
sample bottle by mail a lss4.:sslsL9s
free. also pamphlet tell Home ., Swamp Root
ing all about II, including many Of the
thousands Of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing Or. Kimer
& Co.. Blnghamton, N. ~, DO sure and
mention this paper.
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Collision at tho Junction.

Early yesterday morning at the Ben
wood Junction, the through passenger
train which leaves the Junction at 1920,
crashed Into freight engine No. %, just
as she was running of the main track.
Two rear cars and the caboosc OF the
freight train were struck, while tho
trains were going In opposite dlrcc-
lions. One OF the engines was badly
damaged and the two freight cars and
cnboosc were ruined. Engineer Riley
was thrown from the cab TO the
ground md sustained some severe
bruiscs.