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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16
DAKOTA'LETTER.
Interesting Notes from a Letter from
Mrs. Hannah Blackburn.

SOUTH DAKOTA, March 5, 1900.
While hearing of billiards, sleet and
Obstructed travel in the east, here we
have no rain and not one inch of snow
the whole winter. The roads are
smooth and dry. When the mercury
drops below zero as it has several times
it does not seem so cold as does the
same degree in Ohio. Then soon we
have temperature of 30 or 40 above
zero, and bright days and beautiful
nights.
There seems to be but little sickness.
Two deaths caused by intemperance,
one by soldier life in the Philippines,
and one by shot from boys rifle in
the hands of schoolmate, have this
winter added to the number lying in
the cemetery near by.
The anti-Saloon League, held the 18th
ult., was largely attended by an intel
ligent and appreciative audience. The
three Evangelical ministers and the
Catholic priest unite in promoting the
work of the league.
Yesterday prairie fire, few mile:
west and north of Armour, did some
damage for the farmers, burned one
widows home and belongings. She an(
her daughter who lived alone, escaped
The people here, noted for their gener
osity, are raising funds to build them
home. Such occurrences are seldom
known of late, since people are learn
ing to be careful with fire."
Since beginning these lines it ha
been showing, and the next blizzar
may occur in the-northwest.
| P. S.-March 6, s a. m.-No blizzard
only about two inches of snow, and tn
sun shining brightly now. Mercury
above zero.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16
Risked All, and Lost All.

Lord Salisbury has replied to the
letter of President Kruger of the
Transvaal and President Steyn of the
Orange Free State, asking for peace
and recognition of the independence
of the two Republics.
Lord Salisbury says that England
will accept only a surrender on the
part of the two States, and that she
will not recognize their independence.
This is according to the fortunes of
war. They declared war against Great
Britain and invaded her domain, and
at heavy expense and great loss of
life, she has driven them from her soil,
and whipped their armies, and they
will pay the price of their independ-
ence. They will have better govern
ment themselves, and the outlanders
will be treated as men having some
rights.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16
NEW RICHLAND.

Jay Harrod. wife and little daughter.
of Bellefontaine, visited friends here
over Sunday.
Quite number from this place at
tended the horse sale at Bellecenter,
Saturday.
Alex Thompson, of Kenton, called on
M. F. Simpson last week.
E. G. Bridge was in Bellefontaine on
business, Saturday.
VIM. Smith of Bellecenter, and Miss
Ethel Gebby of this place, visited
friends and relatives near Big Springs,
Sunday.
S. r. Kiblinger was in Bellefontaine
one day last week.
Andy Woods and wife, of near the
Reservoir, called on friends in this
vicinity, Sunday.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16
THE LOCAL OPTION BILL
Defeated in the Senate, By
A Vote Of Is to 10.

The Clark Local Option Bill, which
would have made local option prohibi-
tion possible in municipalities and
wards, on vote of the people, and
which had passed the House by good
majority, was defeated in the Senate,
Wednesday, by vote of Is yeas to 16
nays.
There was majority in favor of the
bill, until midnight, Tuesday night,
when two Senators, under some indu-
ence, changed, and made majority
against the bill.
The vote on the bill stood as follows:
For the bill-Archer, Bright, Han
ma, Harding, Harbaugh, Howard, Mar
chant, Madden, Myers, Patterson, Rou-
debush, Stivers, Williams, Writ, and
Wightman. Four Democrats and elev-
en- Republicans. The Democrats were
Myers, Williams, Roudebush and Sti
vers.
Against the bill Brorein, Cohen
Hurst, Lawrence, Long, Mitchell, Roy
er, Democrats, and Brown, Independent
Republican, and Dodge, Dunham, Ell
mer, Middleton, Nippert, Shepperd
Sieber and Wilhelm, Republicans
Nine Republicans and seven Democrat
against the bill.
A majority of of the Republican
voted for the bill, and a majorit.
of three of the Democrats
against it. If one more Republican O
one more Democrat had voted for tn
bill, it would have carried. This wa
playing it pretty fine for political e1
feet.
The liquor crowd brought every in
fluence possible, to bear against tn
bill-money, whisky, patronage, prom
ises, bulldozing and natural depravity
i Senator Foraker and Governor Mas
} are said to have opposed the bill.
!, Senators Hurst, Dodge, Shepperi
Elmer and Middleton are charged wit
, breaking pledges to support the BILL
, We doubt the correctness of this. W
J know that Senator Middleton made n
| secret of his opposition to the bill. H
} told us week before the bill passet
that he would vote against it.
, The thing to do now, is to do as til
: liquor interest does-keep your eye G
your enemies, as well as on yor
, friends.
$ The bill is good one and a mode
: ate one, and it should be pressed till
becomes a law.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16
GERMANY WILL STAND
With England in Case Of an Al
lance Against Her.

The news from the Boer war in South
Africa all points to it speedy closing.
The appeal of Kruger to the Europe
an powers, for interference in his be-
half, has resulted only in getting no
response from any of them, but it has
developed the fact, that in case France
and Russia form an alliance against
England, Germany will take sides with
the latter.
Renforcements for Mafeking were
within 40 miles of that place, March 6,
and there is report at London that
the siege which has lasted for five
months, has been raised.
The Boer army in front OF BlOemfon.
tein fed at the approach of Roberts
cavalry, on Monday, and the city was
formally surrendered without a fight
on Tuesday.
The following dispatches give par
ticulars, and indicate that at least the
Free Staters are glad to welcome thu
British army and peace.
President Kruger has fled to th'
Transvaal, and declares that with th'
help of God'' he will triumph. Thi
is only the language Of desperation
and despair. If with all his army h
could not capture a post, could not NEE
Roberts army alone, how can he hop
after his great losses from disease, bat
tie and desertion, to make a stan
against the combined armies of Butler
Gatacre, White and Roberts? He doe
not expect to do it. The end is draw
ling near.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16
NORTHWOOD.

Some very nice weather has been
served out to us recently.
Omar Weeks moved Wednesday of
last week to farm near Quincy. David
Pearsons, from near Scioto Marsh,
moved Monday to the farm vacated by
Weeks.
J. D. Stephenson has rented the Jno.
Brown farm, and is having the barn re-
paired. VIM. Underwood has moved
into the Brown house and will work
for Stephenson by the month.
Fred McKirahan has hired to J. A.
Templeton for the coming season.
D. S. Atkins little girl has been Sc
riously i'll with spasmodic Group, but we
are glad to know she is better.
D. S. Atkins little girl has been se-
riously i'll with spasmodic Group, but we
are glad to know she is better.
Frank McKirahan expects to go to
Colorado about the last of March, as he
has employment offered him near Den
yer.
MrS. FduCoS IoOploS lelb lueSudy
to join her husband in the west.
Frank Stewart and Miss Grace Pen
dry were quietly married Wednesday
evening of last week, and will go to
housekeeping this week on the Ross
Carnes farm. They are two of our most
worthy young people, and we wish
them long and happy life.
| G. 81. Patterson sold work horse
Saturday, to VIM. Mammalian, of Belle
center.
w. M. Patterson went to Cincinnati
Tuesday, to attend the funeral of hi
brother-in-law, Rev. J. G. Smith.
| J. F. McCleary, of Huntsville, ha
bought A. Patterson's farm near Chip
munk school house, paying $40 pei
acre.
Claude Kirk helped Omar Week
move last week.
A surprise is planned to be sprun,
on Mr.. and Mrs. E. Newman March 16
the anniversary of their marriage.
Miss Agnes Stewart and Mrs. Fanni
Brooks, are delegates to the Presby
terian Missionary Society in Bellefon
taine, in April. CLIFTON.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16
BIG SPRINGS.

Those bright, sunny days that we
had last week with the song of the
birds made one feel that Spring is near.
About 20 men and boys took posses
sion of Aunt Debbie Hicks wood pile
last Friday, with saws and axes, and in
three hours they had her wood house
filled and enough piled outside to last
till warm weather, for which she is
truly thankful.
Guy Terrell will build a new barn
this Spring.
Isaiah Oglesbee is working this month
for John Deerwester, of Hardin county.
Frank James, son and daughter, of
Foraker, visited John Titus family
Saturday.
Frank Predmore wife and children,
of Bellefontaine, visited the past week
with VIM. Robinson's and VIM. Pred
more's families.
James McGrath is quite sick at this
writing.
Harley Prater sold his COW Saturday
Mrs. J. R. Deardorff visited her son
Joe and family Monday.
Miss Emma Ferguson, of Rushsylva.
MIA, was the guest OF Mrs. Ola Barber
Friday and Saturday.
Mrs. Trill Maxwell spent Tuesday
with her sister, Mrs. P. Brown, O
Bellecenter.
| Mrs. Sue Predmore and daughtel
Myrtle, spent Monday with Mrs. Eft,
Brugler.
Geo. Henry and wife were at Belle
fontaine, Saturday.
Mrs. Dora Gardner is at the bedsid
of her father Mr.. McGrath, this week
Mr.. Duff's had birthday party O
Monday, for Dick Tropp, who is work
ing for them. An enjoyable time wa
had.
| Mrs. Susan Monroe visited at Wn
Predmore's Monday.
| Rev. Stahl preached at the hall Tue
} day night.
Harold Hess, of this place, will NOV
on Samuel Oglesbee's farm near We
Mansfield. MUzzY.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16

Bellefontaine Commandery No. IL K.
G. E. met Tuesday evening and elected
these officers for the degree of chivalry
Grand Chevalier, John Plummer.
Valiant Commander, r. S. Larue.
Officer of Guard, L. S. Miller.
Captain of Troop, E. F. Burkhart.
Knight Herald, S. S. Miller.
knight Precentor, Harry S. Carter.
Knight Historian, Fon Kaylor.
Knight Almoner, W. w. Kerr.
Knight Ensign, Everett Outland.
Knight Armorer, Charles Creviston.
Sergeant of Guard, W. E. Knight.
Garrison Guard G. E. Akin.
Advance Guard, George Shaver.
The opening and closing of this de-
gree was in public at Columbus at the
Grand Castle session last year. 1t was
held in the City Hall and witnessed by
thousands OF people.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16
COUNTY NEWS.
HARPER.

Robins have arrived.
Protracted meeting still in progress,
with 81 accessions to date.
Miss Mabel Kitchen returned from
Ada, Saturday, where she has been at
tending school.
Jesse Austin returned last week from
Quincy, Mich, where he visited his
brother.
George Davis has moved from Lo-
gansville to this place.
John Bazzle and wife went to SPRING
field, Wednesday, to visit relatives.
We understand that we are soon to
be connected with the outside world by
telephone.
Frank Stewart and wife, of White
town, visited relatives here last week.
Our young people showed their esteem
for the young married couple by giving
them a genuine belling.
VIM. Windham has put up new
barn on his lot.
Miss Dora Atkinson, one of Harper's
best young ladies, was united in mar.
riage Monday, to Amos Shellenbarger,
prominent young blacksmith of Nun
Gle, Ind, where they will make theil
home. The best wishes of a host O
friends go with them.
Petitions are out for K of p, anl
also K. G. E. lodge to be started
here.
Mrs. Rosa Hall of Bloom Center, ha
been visiting her parents, VIM. Mile
and wife, the past week.
r. S. Kerr candidate for sheriff, wa
calling on old friends here Tuesday
Robert did thriving business here il
former years, and has many friend
who will give him their hearty sup
port.
Protracted meeting will close her
this friday evening with communion
services. The presiding elder will %
present.
Samuel Moore has traded his proper
ty here for a farm near Bellecenter
and will move there soon.
Mrs. Maud Wilson of Shelby county
has been the guest of her sister, Mrs
Samuel Moore, the past two weeks.
jim DRY
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16

r. J. Wylie purchased fine horse
at the sale in Bellecenter.
Born, to G. F. Richards and wife,
March IL, a son.
Elmer Watson is running junk
wagon.
Henry Barnes moved to his farm
near Lake View, Monday.
Wash Hover, of Huntsville, passed
throuh here Saturday.
Samuel Woods made business trip
to Bellefontaine, Tuesday.
Mike Murphy went to Cleveland last
week.
Several from this vicinity attended
the entertainment at the Roebuck
school house, Friday evening.
VIM. Reed, of Bellefontaine, called
on his son Roberts, here, Monday.
| ROvv
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16
DEATH OF WILLIArl WATKINS.

VIM. Watkins died at his place of
residence with his son Oliver M. Wat
kins, near Cedarville, Darke county,
Mo-, March 5th, 1900, aged SO years, 10
months, and days.
The deceased was a resident of Lo-
gan county for many years, and lived
near Pickrelltown. He was confined
to his bed for nearly one year, and was
great sufferer for the last year and a
half. Yet he bore his Affections pa
tiently, and was ready and anxious for
death to come and relieve him. He
passed quietly and peacefully away at
the last, and has gone to his reward in
Heaven, with the blest.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16

o. E. Snyder will lecture at Weller
Hall, Degraff, Tuesday evening, March
20. Subject, the Conflict in the Philip
pines. Admission 10c, proceeds to go
to School Library. Good music by high
school chorus. Mr.. Snyder was SOL
dier in the Philippines, took part in
the capture of Manila, and tells an in
teresting tale ofour faraway possessions
and our battles.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16

THE Sheldon edition of the Topeka
Capital is criticized by the city dailies,
because it holds itself above their NOR
al level. In this, it should have many
imitators. Our only criticism is that
it is not enough newspaper. Its own
editor would have to read other papers
to keep posted on what he ought to
know of the every day affairs of the
world. Mr.. Sheldon lacks experience
as an editor.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16
A WORD
To the Farmers of Logan County.

1 have purchased the entire stock of
Farm Implements known as the M. E..
Miner stock located on Detroit street.
| want to reduce the stock at the
earliest possible date and have made
the prices so they have got to go.
Any one needing anything in the
way of Augur or Moline plows, steel
or wood frame harrows, disc harrows,
farm wagons, walking or riding culti-
vators, or anything in the implemen,
line, will do we'll by seeing
J. Fl. BUSH,
At 113 S. Detroit ST., before they
purchase. -18ei6t
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16
Monday, April 2, 1900,

Between the hours of o'clock a. M and 6
O'Clock p. m, sun time) Such Election shall
be held under the supervision OF the Commit
teemen of the several precincts who shall
select two additional persone, who with him
self shall act as judges of said election. The
said Committeeman shrll provide suitable
booths for the voters to prepare their bal
lots. and the judges shall allow no person to
influence or interfere with the voters In pre-
pairing their ballots.
II the voter requires assistance by reason
of blindness, paralysis. extre re age, or other
physical disability or other physical infirnIity,
or ca mot read or write. he may call one of
the judges to assist in preparing his ballot.
All ballots shall be furnished to the voters
by the judges of election. and shall have the
names of f. 0. Batch, Chairman. and ID. e.
Strayer, Secretary, upon them, and no bal
lot not so inscribed shall be received by the
judges such. Only one ballot shall be furnished
to the voter,unless it is spoiled in preparation,
when it shall be destroyed by the judges, and
another Furnished.
Only those persons who voted the Republi-
can ticket at the last general election, or such
Republicans who failed to vote at all, and all
Republicans becoming voters before the next
general election seall be eligible to vote at
this primary,
When more than one name appears on the
! ballot for the same office the voter shall indi-
cate his choice by marking off all but the one
I he desires 20 vote for.
The judges of election shall return poll
! Books and tally sheets to the Chairman of
the Executive Committee, and said Commit
tee shall canvass the vote cast and announce
the result
Candidates for Committeeman in the vari-
ous precincts shall hand in their names to the
Executive Committee at least Is days before
said election, when their names will be prin-
ted on the ballots.
By order of the Republican Central Com
mitsee
This 3rd day of March, 1850.
d. E. Strayer, Sec. Rep. Elk. Com.
f. G Batch, Oh. Rep Ex Com.
| March g. 1900.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16

THE Republicans of the Senate have
compromised on the Porto Rico ques-
ton. A bill appropriating So, 900, ,O0o
for the benefit of the suffering Porto
Ricans will be passed at once. A bill
for the government of the island will
be considered next, and the tariff ques-
tion will be held in allegiance.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16
ZANESFIELO.

DR.. Probst and wife of Columbus,
were guests of DR.. Wanzer last week.
Frank Shaffer and wife visited at
Lou Hadley's last week.
Wesley Townsend and wife are visit
ing relatives in Springfield.
Dora Smith has returned home after
a tour in the interests of Christian En-
deavOr work.
Miss Laura Nelson visited Bert Baum
gardner and wife last week.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16
Republican Primary==leO0.
March 16, 1900.

KERR-Please announce r. S. Kerr, as a
candidate for Sheriff, subject to the Republi-
can Primary in April.
FEE GUS-Please announce J. L. Fergus
candidate for Sheriff, subject to the Republic
can Primary In April.
FLACK-T. II. FlaclI is a candidate for
Sheriff. subject to the Republican primary,
April, 1900. Your support and influence very
earnestly solicited.
MELVIN-Please announce that John w.
Melvin is candidate for Infirmary Director,
subject to the Republican Primary Election,
in April.
SHAW-Please announce James f. Shaw as
candidate for Commissioners, subject to the
Republican Primary.
| DOW-Peter Dow Harrison township. Is a
candidate for County Commissioner. subject
| to the Republican Primary, April, 1900
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16

PRESIDENT Mckinley having sig
nified to England that if either England
or the Transvaal Republic wished, to
intercede for peace, he would be glad
to convey their wishes, and act as a
mutual friend, he was courteously noti-
fed by Lord Salisbury that England
had no desire to proffer terms of peace
at this time.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16

Gov. NASH is for Laylin for Secre-
tary of State, and will not attend the
Convention as a delegate from Frank.
lin county, giving up his place to his
alternate, who is for Warrington.
The Governor being for Laylin thought
it right to withdraw from the delega-
ton.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16

Quick lunch" is one of the commonest of
city signs. The sign doesn't say "a healthy
lunch of good food-the character of the food
apparently is not considered. It's just quick
lunch,-eat and get away. Is it any wonder
thatsthe stomach breaks down? Food is thrown
at it, sloppy, inigestible and innutritious food,
very often, and the stomach has to do the best
it can. Normally there should be no need for
medical assistance for the stomach. But the
average method Of life is abnormal and while
there will always be demand for DR.. Pierces
Golden Medical Discovery, it is the one
medicine which can be relied on to oure dis
eases Of the stomach and other organs Of d.
gestion and nutrition. 1t is not cure-all.
1t is a medicine designed for the stomach
| and to cure through the stomach remote dis
eases which have their cause in the derange-
| ment Of the stomach and digestive and nutri-
tive system. 1t cures when all else fails.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16
MAYORS
PROCLAMATION.

The qualified electors Of the City of Belle
fontaine, Ohio, will take notice that on Mon
day. the End day of April, 1900, between the
hours of $50 a. m. and $50 p m. at the usual
place for holding elections In each of the four
wards within said corporation an election
will be held for the purpose of choosing the
following officers for said corporation to-wit
One Mayor.
One Marshal
One City Solicitor.
One City Street Commissioner.
One Gas Trustee.
One Water Works Trustee.
Two Members OF School Board.
One Member of the Council and one Asses
Sor in each of the Four Wards of said city.
Given under my hand and official seal
of my office in said corporation
SEAL. on this 18th day of March, 1900.
JOHN r. CASSIDY, Mayor
March 16, 1900.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY.

The Logan County Primary Election for the
nomination of
One Sheriff,
One Treasurer,
One Commissioner
One Infrmary Director,
One Coroner and
One Central Committeeman for each votiag
precinct,
VIII be held at the usual voting place In each
precinct, or at such place as the Committee
men thereof NAV select on
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16

THE gold Democrats of Indiana have
called a meeting to make protest
against the nomination of Bryan, and
declaring they will not support him
If he is nominated.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16

SENATOR Harding has introduced a
bill, providing for the creation of a
commission to investigate and estimate
the damages to Logan County property
owners through breaks and overflows
of Indian Lake, generally known as the
LIE wistown Reservoir.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16

THE last surviving brother and sister
of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, died
Tuesday, Rev. Thomas K. Beecher, at
Elmira, New York, aged 81, and Mary
Beecher-Perkins, at Hartford, Conn,
aged "a years, months.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16

THE Republicans of Kentucky, will
carry their case to the Supreme Court
of the United States, and appeal to the
President for support, if they win in the
Cnurt
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16

ENGLAND is strengthening Gibral-
ter constantly, putting in modern guns,
and preparing to keep gate at the
Pillars of Hercules.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16

THE bill to repeal the Garfield cor
rupt practices act, failed to pass the
House, Tuesday. The vote stood 81
for repeal-not majority. Mr.. Pool
voted against repeal.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-03-16

OUR fleet in Chinese waters is to be
strengthened. Our fleet in the Phil
ippines is now more formidable than
any we ever before gathered in any
waters.