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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-26
LOGANSVILLE.

Protracted meeting has closed at this
place, with the addition OF five joining
the church, and three conversions.
Rev. Borce, our pastor, will hold a
quarterly meeting at this place next
Saturday afternoon, January %.
Preaching Saturday evening, Sunday
morning and Sunday evening.
The three little sons of Frank Strayer
took dinner with their Grandma and
Grandpa Young, last Sunday,
Mrs. E. G. Long and son, Roy, spent
Sunday with her brother and family,
c. E. Naugle.
Miss Guila Leasure is still growing
weaker, with no hope of recovery.
Mrs. Peters, and Mrs. Ben Ellis are
on the sick list.
William Naugle is quite poorly al
this writing.
After securing new boiler, the saw
mill at John Longs is again in good
running order. Friday is the regular
grinding day.
Florence Alexander visited her sis
ter, Mrs. Lester Martin, last week.
Our postmaster, G. W. Stahler, il
going to build a new barn.
Miss Tina Stahler, and friend, Fores
Binegar, of Bellefontaine, called OF
Miss Essie and Grace Long, last Sun
day evening.
Forest Long has been unable to at
tend school, on account of sickness.
| ODD TINES
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-26

IT begins to look as if the Democrats
in Kentucky would be blocked in their
game to steal the State from the Re-
publicans. Their plot has been to have
the Democratic Legislature count out
the Republican State officers elected In
November, and install the Democratic
candidates in the offices. But they
have utterly failed in their proofs;
prominent Democrats have come out
and denounced the effort; and it looks
now as if the whole thing would break
down of it's own rottenness. A Ken
tuckian who was in our Logan county
court house few days ago, said that
Goebel had been guilty OF every crime
in the catalogue, including murder.
Yet this Goebel was supported for Gov
ernor by the great majority OF the
Democrats in Kentucky.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-26
PICKRELLTOWN.

Israel Kinney and family visited with
Olney Johnson, Monday.
A. D. Shaffer is talking of selling his
grocery and going to Degraff.
A party of Bellefontaineites were in
this locality, this week, hunting coon
and other game.
Sam Green, of Kansas, is visiting his
friends here. He expects to return in
February.
Henry Peele, who has been i'll with
rheumatism, is reported better.
Harvey Scott is building sugar shed
for Hindoo Stanley.
Wallace johnson closed his series of
meetings at Flat Branch, last week.
M. G. Green is afflicted with rheuma-
tism in his hip which makes him rather
lame.
S. H. Vanica and pupils are prepar-
ing an entertainment to be given some
time in February.
Rev. Stroup gave very interesting
talk here Sunday afternoon, and invites
everybody to attend his meetings
now in progress at Middleburg.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-26
THE WAY THEY DO IN INDIANA.

The grand jury of Shelbyville, Ind,
have issued indictments for the i'm
peachment of the Commissioners of that
county, owing to big deficit in the
county treasury.
The indictments charge conspiracy.
They allege that man was hired to
make needless copies of county records
at an exorbitant price, and that enough
blanks have been bought in the past
year for the county offices to run them
500 years. In the last nine months l, lie
yards of calico, 1,200 yards of muslin,
4O9 yards of gingham and 952 yards O
flannel have been bought for the Pool
Farm, and there are only twenty wo
men on the farm.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-26
THE BOER WAR!
Progress Slow And Reports Con-
Trajectory!
It Nav Take Weeks To Relieve
Ladysmith.

There has been but little fighting
about Ladysmith, since Sunday. The
Beers have fallen back to their regular
line of works before Warren's force, on
the left but the British have gained no
further advantage. 1t is not improb-
fore any decisive action will take place,
unless a panic or some unforeseen or un-
expected thing should happen. When
good fighting men, like the Beers,
armed with the best of guns, fight be-
hind good earthworks in commanding
positions, and are backed by good ar
tillery, it is almost impossible to carry
their works by storm, and if they are
not compelled to abandon their works
by cutting off their supplies of food and
ammunition, it will take weeks te
fight them out. The Beers have found
this true in their attacks on Kimberley
and Ladysmith. The same was true II
our war, at Corinth, Vicksburg, Rich
mond, and all the way from Chatta
nooga to Atlanta.
We will not be surprised, therefore
to learn that Butler is only able to holt
the Beers in their position around Lady
smith while Roberts unites his force
with Methuen's and relieves Kimberley
and then marches to the relief of Lady
smith, and forces the Beers to retire t.
save their own country and capital.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-26
HARPER.
RICK.

The finest weather we ever saw in
January. But we are not the oldest in
.habitant.
There have been some good sugar
runs, and some of our sugar makers
have taken advantage of them.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. FL. Eli and Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Wren, of near Walnut
Grove, visited at B. F. Corwin's Mon
day.
John Stinson was home from Spring
field few days.
Cliff Price, of Roundhead, ard Elmer
Hurley, of New Hampshire, are visit
ing at VIM. Strausburg's.
Frank Unangst hauled seventy bush
els of potatoes at one load from Belle.
fontaine, last week.
Grandfather Slough has been very
poorly for couple of weeks.
Miss Cassil Corwin and Mrs. Ella
Stilwell, of Paulding county, were the
guest of their brother, Benjamin Cor
win, this week.
Dick Shroyer has traded his proper
ty, on Dewey street, to Wesley Wheeler
Homer Antrim returned from hi
Michigan visit, last Sunday.
Charley Reeb. of Antwerp, is visitin.
his brother, Mike, who is in poo
health.
Coleman Hatcher finished a job O
Iplastering near Taylor Creek, las
week.
| W. o. Sheibell, superintendent, an
the vice president of the Ameri
can Art Tile Co., of Columbus, wa
here one day last week, and purchase
some Buckeye Portland Cement, to us
on their work.
Uncle George Vanica is still very low
w. L. Williams and B. F. Corwil
went to East Liberty Thursday night
: to attend the K. of P. meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Unangst was cal
ed to West Mansfield, Wednesday, /
attend the funeral of relative
Mrs. J. E. Williams is still confine
to the house by lagrippe.
There are few cases of whoopin
tcough in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Farmer Miller, of We
Mansfield, visited his father here tn
week. jim DRY.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-26
COUNTY NEWS.
r1lDDLE BRANCH.

Mr.. William Stewart has rented the
Green farm for three years for S110 per
year. We are glad to have him and
family for our neighbors.
We received a handsome calendar
from Mr.. M. A. Taylor, who is assistant
cashier of the LaRue bank. Thanks,
Mr.. Taylor.
Sheriff Shaw was on the Branch,
Wednesday, summoning the grand
jury.
1t will just take about one more year
to exterminate the farmers friends,
the innocent quail. They are very
scarce in this township. We hope the
law makers will make a change before
another year.
Taylor & Son shipped nice lot oi
fat hogs from Rushsylvania.
GOLDEN ROD.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-26
NEW RICHLAND.

Miss Margaret Simpson, who had a
paralytic stroke Monday, is no better at
this writing.
Charles Miller returned to Fort
Wayne. Ind, after a pleasant visit with
friends at this place.
VIM. Reed and wife, of fBellefontaine,
and Michael Kohler, of Maplewood,
were the guests of John Scott's family,
Tuesday.
Commissioner Elder was in town,
Tuesday.
Jay Harrod and wife, of Bellefon-
taine, were guests of r. Bridge, over
Sabbath.
Mrs. Grant Wren, who is taking
treatment at the hospital at Columbus,
is much better at this writing.
A number from this place attended
the meeting at McGraw, Sabbath even
ing.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-26

THE Congressional race in this Dis
trict is getting interesting. Prof. Fess,
Mayor Black and Judge tHoge, are in
the race from Hardin county; Col.
Warnock and Hon. E. P. Middleton,
are said to be candidates from Cham
paign county; Del Ayers and Mr.. Full
lington are hustling for the vote OF
Union county, and Archie Lybrand
has announced his candidacy for third
term. But it is understood he is only a
candidate in the interest of Del Ayers.
Logan county, as yet has no candidate,
although two of our lawyers have beer
mentioned-Judge Dow and w. G. Hus
ton. If the people have any rights
that candidate is bound to respect
this ought to make an interesting race
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-26

IT is more than surmise that there is
q Congressional Trust, whose object is
TO enable unpopular Congressman to
get back to Congress, despite the op-
position of their constituents. The
power of patronage is to be supple.
mented by the ''friendliness" OF Mr.
Hanna. The Senators and the Con
gressmen thus form close corporation
to select the rulers for the people. Mr.
Lybrand is not the only Congressman
who has to call for help. Van Vorhis
in the GAINESVILLE district, and others
are working the combination for al
there is in it. Bossism and Trusts are
twin combinations, and the two mus
go down together.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-26
nLL BR ANCH.

1t was warm, muddy, sloppy, foggy,
We think Ye Editors gulf stream
of which he told us several years ago,
has returned, but we are of the opinion
that it will let in some more oldweath-
er before corn grows.
We would be pleased to see every
man that is interested in agricultural
society in Zane, be present at the an
nual election to be held next Saturday.
L. P. Taylor is the only candidate from
| this township that we have heard of,
so attend the election and give him
your support, as he will make a. good
officer. 81
A. F. Sidesinger sold his hogs to N.
Lewisburg buyers for $3.50 per hun
dred last week.
We had the pleasure of hearing one
of the best monographs we ever listen
ed to, at M. r. Williams residence.
1t is owned by Prof. G. II. Edmonds,
the Hindoo magician, who will give an
entertainment in the near future at
Middleburg.
Homer Antrim and family, of Mari
City, visited with relatives at Middle
burg, last week, and also with his
brother Carl, at Columbus.
Mr.. Hudson, former resident of w
Middleburg, now resident of Perry
lcounty, visited his many friends al
Middleburg, last week.
A good crowd was at the public in
stallation of officers of I. o. o. F. lodge
on Tuesday night of last week.
Sherman Steinbarger is the first tt
open his sugar camp in Zane, as far al
we have heard.
Joel Walker was on the Branch las
Friday.
Mrs. Kate johnson, while in E. w
McWade's store,, last Tuesday, stepped
backwards, and fell down the stairway
She received some bad bruises, bu
luckily, no bones were broken. Sh
struck the back of her head against tn
wall at foot of stairs, which gave he
, nervous system quite shock, but sh
is better at this writing.
Uncle Geo. Wirick and wife, visite,
us Friday.
Mrs. Emma Wirick, of Seattle
Washington, is still on the branch Wis
!, Iiting her many friends and relatives.
1 RICK.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-26
ZANESFIELD.

E. A. Cox went to Cleveland with
car load of hogs, Wednesday.
Rev. J. G. Hadley and wife are at
home again, having closed revival
meetings at Flat Branch.
The programs are out for the ninth
annual Farmers Institute, and the
prospect for successful institute never
seemed more flattering. Everybody
wants to hear Todd, and nobody will be
disappointed when they do hear him.
He is eloquent, logical and convincing,
and first of all his statements are back
ed by wide experience in stock breed
ing and feeding. Other interesting
features of the institute will be ses-
sion conducted by the ladies, and the
music for the institute furnished by a
quartet of DeGraff ladies. Let the
farmers arrange their work so as to at
tend this meeting. 1t costs you moth.
ing but your time.
Rev. ]. G. Hadley has bought the
Yoder farm south@of town. We are
glad Rev. Hadley is investing in Lo
gan county real estate, and we hope he
will continue to remain with us.
To our worthy ex-Secretary, E. G.
Williams, is due the credit of securing
S. H. Todd to speak in this county.
A movement is on foot by our schoo
| to hold an entertainment at the hall
next Saturday evening. We are read.
to give our support and encouragement
to any move of this kind that is worthy
and has worthy purpose in view, but
it is decidedly out of place to start g
movement of this kind during serie
of revival meetings, drawing the peo
pie away from Gods house. And it i
all the more deplorable when profess
ing Christians are behind it. Th
world looks on with laugh and say
there is surely nothing in Christianit,
if such things as these would draw ava
the minds and hearts of its followers
We are sorry this has occurred and W
hope that it never again will be re
peated.
Miss Sarah J. Fawcett is maxim
some improvements in the appearance
of her property by cutting down th
large evergreens.
r @. D. Peters is agent for the Buckley
mowers and reapers, and has them c
exhibition at the elevator.
Mr.. Ira Brown is on the indispose
: list with heart trouble.
Mr.. J. c. Thomas, of Chillicoth
' former resident of the community, is
the village looking after the interes
a. of our prospective broom factory. tt
e enterprise is moving. SLoCUM.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-26
COST HALF A MILLION.
President Replies to Senate Reso-
tion of Inquiry.

Washington, Jan. 22.-The President
today sent to the Senate, in response to
a resolution of inquiry, a report from
Secretary Hay as to the portion OF the
$50, 900, 900 defense appropriation ex-
pended by the State Department. The
total amount was S493, $50, the princi-
pal items being: Paris Peace Com
mission, $155, l02; Philippine Commis-
sion, S136, 42O; transportation of desti-
tute refugees from Cuba and Puerto
Rico, S14,S 800; pay of special agents,
$40, 1928; cablegrams, $S,624
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-26
OBITUARY..

son, was born February II, 1917, in the
Mac-a-cheek Valley near the line of
Logan and Champaign counties. She
died Jan. IL, 1900, at the age of 80 years,
and IL months. She was the daughter
of Hilkiah and Susannah Rosebough.
When she was about ten years old her
father went to Virginia on horseback,
while there he took sick and died. Her
mother was left with a large family of
children in new country, with all the
privations of pioneer life. When lit
tie girl she often saw the noted Indian
fighter, Simon Kenton. She was mar
ried to Hosea johnson on New Years
day, 184O. There was born to them
eleven children, five sons and six daugh-
ters; one son died in infancy. She
lived after her marriage in Logan and
Union counties for ten years. October
1850, she moved to the home in which
she died. This is beautiful country
home, At miles south of Kenton, Har-
din county. She was greatly interested
in home and made it paradice for her
family and friends. On New Years
day, 1900, she and her husband cele-
brated their sixtieth anniversary of
their marriage. Their children were
all present. This was day long to be
remembered by the family. Sister
johnson was perfectly happy, having
but one regret that she could not see
her children (having been blind for sew.
eral years.. That night she was strick.
en- with paralysis, from which she never
recovered. She was converted and
joined the M. E. church in her girl
hood, in which she lived faithful and
consistent member till called to her re.
ward in the kingdom of God. Sister
johnson was a model wife and mother
her husband and children rise up to cal
her blessed. She was q noble citizen
a kind neighbor and a true friend evel
ready to administer to the wants of tht
sick and distressed. Many times thu
writer of this sketch in his early min
istry. enjoyed the hospitality of he
home. She was taught from childhood
to love and respect her pastors. Sh,
and her husband were nearly the las
of the generation to which they belong
ed. The johnson and Rosebrough fam
lilies were large and both were remark
able for the stalworth characters the
produced, but the old stock are nearl
all gone. Uncle HoeAe is all that
fleft Of the Johnsons, end three broth
ers of the Rosebrough's remain, Michae
in Washington State; Thomas in Mis-
souri, and Peter in Indiana. For thil
lty-five years have known this Johnso
family and have always enjoyed the
, friendship, I have been with them
ljoy and sorrow.
A large company Of friends and neigl
bors attended her funeral; the servit
was in charge of her pastorRev.P Powell
, The sermon was preached by the writ.
from Hebrews, 11th chapter and
verse. But now they desire bett'
couutry-that is, heavenly, whe
God is not ashamed to be called the
God, for he hath prepared for them
|city. May God bless this large fami
that this noble and heroic woman b
J. given to the world. H. J. BIGLEY.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-26
NO RACE DISTINCTION.
Marshall Boyer and Mrs. Matte
Smith Married.
Husband is a Negro, and
His Wife a White
Woman.

From Muncie Times,
"Marshall Boyer. colored, and Mrs.
Matte Smith, white, both of Muncie,
were married in Bellefontaine, o., so
the police report, on December %, 1899,
and are now residing at 804 South Mon
roe street. Captain Turner states that
the woman was the wife of Grant
Smith, who was sent to the penitentiary
for perjury short time ago. Smith
lived at CASTOR at the time, and swore
falsely to a tax assessor regarding a
dog he owned.
"Mrs. Smith sent for and secured a
divorce. A few days ago, Judge Leff1er,
| who gave the decree, learned that the
woman had married Boyer. He asked
| that an investigation be made for the
purpose of ascertaining whether or not
the ceremony was performed in this
State. During the trial of the divorce
case Judge Letter asked Mrs. Smith il
she was keeping company with Boyer
and if she intended to marry him if the
decree was granted, saying under these
conditions, he would overrule her pc
tition. She emphatically denied eacf
accusation.
"Patrolman Pickett was sent to the
Boyer home Monday night and wal
shown the marriage license. 1t was Sc
cured in Ohio, where the law gives
colored man and white woman tn
privilege to wed. Boyer told the OF
ficer that the ceremony was performet
by Probate Judfie Cheney, of Bellefon
taine."
A friend, who was formerly citizel
of Bellefontaine, sends us a aMuncie pa
per containing the above, and enquire
if these are facts. We have looked u
the matter and find:
l. That Probate Judge cannot mar
ry couples in this State.
2. That there is no Probate Judg
Cheney here.
3. That Marshall Boyer and Mrs
Matte Smith were not married a
Bellefontaine, December %, 1899, no
at any other time.
4. That no marriage license was ii
sued to Marshall Boyer and Mrs. Mai
tie Smith during December, nor an
, other month during 1899.
. 5. The law in Ohio does not forbi
the intermarriage of white and colore
people.
4 We think this covers the case, an
answers all questions.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-26
Teachers Institute, at Bellefontaine,

Teachers Institute, at Bellefontaine,
Saturday.
Joe Windham, wife and daughter, of
near Roundhead, visited at the home
OF Mr.. Hess, last Tuesday.
Rev. Weatherwax began protracted
meeting at McGraw Chapel, last Satur-
day evening. He has just finished a
protracted meeting at Mt. Tabor.
Mrs. Lizzie Jeffers, of Bellefontaine.
is visiting her father, Mr.. John Fry.
Several of the young people attended
the Opera at Bellefontaine, last Satur
day.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-26
THANKSGIVING MONEY.

The committee appointed Thanksgiv-
ing day to dispose of the collection, met
at the home of Mrs. Dow last week and
voted unanimously to give the money,
S29.26 to the Kings Daughters. The
committee were as follows: Mrs. II. C.
Moore, Mrs. Margaret Dow, Mrs. Es-
telle Campbell, Mrs. N. II. johnson and
Miss Luella Hill. 1t had been sug.
gested that the money be divided among
the several churches, but the majority
of the committee felt that each church
should care for its own poor.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-26
GRAIN MARKETS,
Republican Primary==l9OO,

KERR-Please announce r. S. Kerr, as a
candidate for Sheriff, subject to the Republi-
can Primary in April.
FFt GUS-Please announce J. L. Fergus as a
candidate for Sheriff, subject to the Republi-
can Primary in April.
| FLACK-T. II. Flack is candidate for
Sheriff, subject to the Republican primary
April, 1900. Your support and influence very
earnestly solicited.
HOFFMAN-Please announce John Hof-
manas a candidate for Township Trustee,
subject to Republican Primary
MELVIN-Please announce that John w
Melvin is candidate for Infirmary Director
subject to the Republican Primary Election
in April.
WRIGHT-A. L. Wright is a candidate fol
Mayor of 'Bellefonta inc, subject to the Re
publican Primary to be held in March.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-26
KICKED OUT.
Polygamous Roberts Rejected By An
Overwhelming Vote.

In the House of Representatives yes
terday, Taylor's majority vote to re-
iect Roberts, passed by vote OF 27o to
so. All the Ohio members voted for
the resolution.
A minority report to admit Roberts
and then expel him. was defeated by a
yete OF 81 yeas to 264 nays.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-26

Nature has just one pigment on her palette
with which she produces all the marvellous
tints of beauty, and that one pigment is the
blood. The shell-like pink beneath the finger
nails, the delicate of the cheek, the
cherry ripeness of the lips, the irridescent
brilliance of the eyes are all produced by the
| blood. Just as the peRnanence of a beautiful
painting will depend upon the purity of the
colors with which it is painted, SO the per-
manence of beauty depends on the purity OF
| the blood. Paint, powder and cosmetics won't
| avail to preserve beauty. Beauty begins in
the blood. DR.. Pierces Goldens Medical
| Discovery is a true beautifer, because it pro-
vides for nature that pure blood with which
| alone she can paint. The use of this medicine
will cleanse the skin, heighten the complexion
brighten the eyes, and give to face and form
| that radiance of health which is the creates
charm of beauty. DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pei
lets are very effective in ridding the system
of clogging residuum, which accumulates witt
constipated habits.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-26
THE MARKETS.
BELLEFoNTAINE MARKETS.
Corrected by Carter Brothers.

BELLEFONTAINE MARKETS.
Corrected by Carter Brothers.
RETAIL-BUYINGP PRICES.
Bacon, smoked, &c.
BeeswaX, 20c.
Butter, choice yellow 14016c.
Young chickens. live, per fb, SIC.
Eggs, per dozen, 16c.
Honey, 14c.
Lard, leaf, 51a@6c.
Potatoes, 60c.
Tallow, &c.
SELLING PRICES.
Beans, white, per pd 4c. &c, 614c.
Brooms, each, 1@445c.
Coffee, green, per 70, 10@25c.
Coffee, roasted, per ID, 1O6D30c.
Corn meal, 6-b sack, new 10c.
Flour, B bbl., soc.
Hominy, per lb, &c.
MolasseS, good, per gal, 25040c,
Starch, per ID, 5@10c.
Peaches, per can, 1O@25c.
Bellefontaine creamery butter. 28c.