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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01
Officers and Directors Elected.

Directors of the Leidecker Tool Co.
have been elected as follows: l.. d.
Shryock, Marietta; G. T. Braden, Of
Pittsburg, and Clinton Moore, of Sis
tersville. Officers of the company
were then elected. the choices for the
several officers following below: Pres
ident, G.. T. Braden; Secretary. Clin'
ton Moore; Treasurer and Genera
Manager, l.. D. Shryock.
Numerous plans for increasing the
capacity of the plant by erecting new
shops were discussed and it is under
stood that the building will be begun
in the course of several weeks time,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01
A COMPLETE SURPRISE
Squire N. E. Kldd's Friends Help Celebrate
His Thlrty-First Birthday,

One of the most completely surprised
men in the city was Squire N. q.
Kidd when a party of his neighbors
and friends. without any Announce
ment OF their intentions, congregated
at his residence last night. Mrs. Kidd
had arranged the party for the purpose
of celebrating Mr.. Kidd's birthday,
which fell on the last day of January
The congratulations showered upon
Mr.. Kidd by his friends were hearty
and sincere.
Refreshments were served at a
proper time and altogether MIR. Kidd
will have reason to recall his 31st an
niversary of birth with pleasure.
Those present were: Judge c. H.
Nixon and wife, DIR. e. G.. James and
wife, DIR. M. l.. Williamson and wife
MIR. and Mrs. d. H. Thomas, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. G. Middleswart, Mrs. G. H
Danford, Mrs. e. w. Waterman and
Miss Addie Kidd.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01
Mrs. 0. J. Wood,

Mrs. o. ]. Wood. formerly of Dex-
ter City died Thursday morning at
O'Clock at the home of her sister-in-
law, Mrs. Lillian T. Wood. on Woos-
ter street. Mrs. Wood had been an in
valid for some years, but her death
was due to tuberculosis.
Mrs. Woods maiden name was
Mary E. Stacy. She was daughter
of Mr.. A. R. Stacy of Rainbow
Two sons. Messrs. C. H. and J.. G.
Wood, of the Arcade hotel of Spring
field, survive her.
The deceased since last October had
made her home in Marietta. Had she
lived until April she would have at
tanned the age of 81 years. Her hus-
band, who died about year and
half ago, is buried at Rainbow, ant
her remains win be taken there. The
funeral and interment will be private
The services will be at the home of the
deceaseds brother, Mr.. J e. Stacey
at p. m. today.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01
Plans Adopted.

The Board of Governors of the
Country. Club met last evening and
transacted important business. a
set of new plans was adopted upon the
recommendation of the building COM
mittee. Authority was given the
building committee to secure estimates
and arrange terms of a contract for the
erection of the building as specified
in the plans.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01
Edward [. Mccoy.

The death of Edward l.. Mccoy oc-
CURED at his home on Ohio street
Thursday morning at about 8 O'Clock
Mr.. Mccoy has been suffering for
some time with CONSUMPTION which
was the cause of his death.
die leaves wife and child to mourn
their loss. He was painter by occu
patton and had many friends in the
city.
The funeral will be held Saturday al
Up. m. Interment at Oak Grove cem'
etery.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Notwithstanding young man can
make $50 Der month and expenses
Permanent position. Experience un
necessary. Write lrIck for particu,
lars. Clark & Co., Fourth and Locust
streets, Philadelphia. Pa
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01

Z WANTED - Ladies and Gentle
men to introduce the hottest" sci
Ter on earth. DIR. Whites Electric
Comb Patented 1899. Agents
are coming money. Cures all forms
of scalp ailments. headaches. ETC., yet
costs the same as an ordinary comb.
Send so cents in stamps for samples
ID. N. Rose, Gen. Mgr, Decatur, III.
Dec. 18-3mos.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01
ChlId Of c. NJ. HNI,

The infant daughter of G. M. Hill
and wife died yesterday morning of
pneumonia. The funeral services will
be at the family residence Saturday
morning and the interment will be in
the Hill burying ground.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01

There have been some water color
portraits displayed in Craigs window
during the past few weeks OF higher
grade of artistic excellence than Mari.
eta has been accustomed to see. That
in the many cultured and refined
homes Of our city a superior quality of
art portraiture is readily appreciated
is manifest by the large number of or
ders taken at Craig's Studio for this
beautiful and most satisfactory work
verily--"A Thing of Beauty is a Joy
Forever"
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01
The Marietta Daily Leader.
NEWS NUGGETS.
Personal Paragraphs and Pertinent
Points,

Points.
w. E. Sykes was at Sistersville
on business Thursday.
w. j. Cram was at Parkersburg
on business yesterday.
--Henr ySavage was at Lowell on a
business errand Thursday.
Mr.. Thos. o. Turner has gone 20
Boston on a several days business
trip.
-Miss Carrie Calder will return
today from short visit with Parkers-
burg friends.
Mrs. E. P. Hayward returned to
Waterford after spending few days
with Miss Laura Gurley.
Mr.. A. H. Tracey has again re-
sumed his dancing class which met at
Schlicher's Hall last evening.
Mr.. George Hartke has returned
to Cincinnati at the conclusion of q
short visit with relatives in the city.
M. s. Lsherwood started Thursday
for Pittsburg to look after business
interests in that city for several days
Mrs. Sally Sales, whose home is in
Iowa, is spending several weeks with
her sister at the latter's residence in
Lowell.
A pleasant dance was given to
their pupils by Misses Florence Rich
ards and Florence Dye. the event took
place at the Boat House.
"A dance will be given at Schlich-
er:s Hall tonight by the resident and
active members of Alpha Diagamma
fraternity. Fifteen or twenty couples
will enjoy the entertainment.
Mr.. ]. A. Henne, a prominent oil
man, and Miss Bertha ONeal. one Of
Stockport's most popular young ladies.
wre united in marriage Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henne are now stopping
at the Norwood hotel.
Word has been received from
Wheeling that Mrs. Geo. Pepper, who
fell on the 26th of December and
broke her hip, is in a very critical
condition. No hopes of her recovery
are entertained. Mrs. Pepper visited
here about two months ago.
Walter Knox is expected home to-
day from business trip to Cincin-
natl and Chicago in the interests OF
the Marietta Ice and Storage Co. II
/ was Mr.. Knox's intention to return
several days previous to his actual ar
rival, but important business neces-
stated an extension of his trip.
The Day of Prayer for colleges was
observed Thursday at Andrews Hall
by the authorities of Marietta College
A large audience was gathered togeth-
er to hear the mastery address made
by Rev. DR.. Kirtley, of the Baptist
= church In the afternoon the Y. w.
C. A. and Y. NJ. C. A. societies held
services of religious nature.
Edgar Hannold. the 1S year old
sun u MI "A. II1uuOiu, Vi tuls
city, has passed a rigid examination
held at Pittsburg for the purpose OF
securing recruits for the Philippines
He will be enrolled in the Sixth U. s..
A. cavalry. and will start on his long
> journey to his place of service in the
y next three weeks.
The social which was given at the
First Presbyterian church last night
; was one of the most enjoyable events
held in the edifice for some time. An
excellent literary program was rend-
cred and refreshments were served to
those present. A collection of pict.
ures exhibited in the church parlori
was an interesting feature of the oc-
casion.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01
Meeting Of Mems League.

The Mems League of the Congrega-
tional church held a business meeting
in the chapel last evening. Various
SUBJECTS of interest to all members OF
the League were informally discussed.
The meeting adjourned pursuant to
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01
Notice to The Public.

We, the undersigned, are opening a
junk yard at 113 South Fourth street.
We will pey the highest cash market
price for old junk, iron, metals, rub
Der, etc. We deal also in second hani
Oil tools and cables. We are ready for
business.
BUCKEYE JUNK co.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01
Notice Of Appointment.

Estate of Thomas Stage, deceased.
The undersigned has been appointed
and qualified as administrator de bonis
non of tho estate of Thomas Stare,
late Of Washington county, o., de-
ceased.
Dated this 26th day of January, A.
D., 1901. DAVID H. THOMAS.
Feb. wl1s
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01
ANNA PRESTON. M. D.
General Practitioner

SPECIALIZES IN
Female Diseases, Minor Surgery,
Electrics, Massage, Face and Body,
Blemishes and General Cosmetics.
Hours: to p. m.
Office with Drs. Hart & Mcclure.
Dec. 2.-2fno. Sun. Wed. Fri.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01
PALMS AND FERNS.

We have nice line of Ferns and
Palms in stock at Greenhouse, corner of
Fourth and SCANNED streets. Cut
flowers and plants of all kinds. Design
work and Decorating speciality.
Il. J. w. SMITH.
Bell phone 263-3.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01

SOLID VESTIBuLBD TRAINS VIA
'BUFFALO, ROCHESTER, & PITTS
BURG RY.. WITHOUT CHANGE OF
CARS TO
Buffalo, Rochester, Bradford. Mt
Jewett, .Iohnsonburg, Dubois,
Punxsutawney. ETC.. etc. Pull
man sleepers, free reclining chair
cars, cafe cars, Connections for all
Canadian and New England points.
Fir time tables rates and detailed in
formation address O. O'D. Pascault.
Division PASSENGER Agent, Pittsaurg
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-07-05
WHEN THE BEES STING.
Simple Household Remedies That Arc
Helpful to Reduce Swelling
and Relieve Pain.

AS the sting of bee is considered
to be acid, an alkai should be en-
ployed to relieve it. Ammonia or
soft soap would therefore be good
application.
In an emergency any of the fol-
lowing might be helpful to reduce
swelling or to relieve pain: Vinegar,
olive oil, raw onion, paste made of
clay and water, or -four and water,
or salt and water, tobacco juice, tine
ture of arnica, honey or laudanum.
If a person be not exceedingly
nervous. and excitable, cold water
applied constantly to the wound will
be good remedy.
Bee stings are exceedingly danger
Gus to some people. A well known
gentleman was stung by bee near
the base of the brain, and the poison
killed him in a few minutes in spite
of heroic remedies.
A bee sting about the face is liable
to produce large swellings, and they
have been known to tester and
threaten blood poisoning ip few
hours.
Little children are apt to wander
about in the weeds where bee gums
are located. It is wen to keep in
mind these and other household rem
edies in such instances of bee sting.
ing.-N. Y. Farmer. % ,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-07-05
SOLID EARTH ROADS.
Under Favorable Conditions Tney
Arc the Most Pleasant for DEiv.
inx md best for Horses.

Prof. Charles II. Pettee, of the New
Hampshire agricultural college, says:
An earth road is one surfaced with
q large per cent. of earth, which may
be sand, clay, hardpan, loan, or q
mixture of some of these. A very
common idea of an earth road is ono
surfaced with the natural material
where the road is built. This de"
scription, though generally charac"
teristic, does not give the true dis
tinction between these and gravel
ones and may convey an entirely
wrong impression. The true distinc-
ton lies in the predominance OF
earth over rock or the reverse in the
surfacing material. Again, it will be
seen that the gravel road is inter-
mediate between the earth and the
macadam and that there is no abso-
lutte line separating the earth from
the gravel or the gravel from the
macadam. The latter statement will
appear evident if we consider that it
makes no difference whether the
stone for a macadam road has been
prepared by stone crusher or
broken by the processes OF nature
and deposited in gravel banks during
the glacial epoch.
The earth road, under favorable
conditions of moisture and repair,
is the smoothest, most elastic, and
most pleasant for pleasure driving
of any in existence. It is safest for
horses feet and, where the natural
soil is favorable, is by far the cheap
est both as regards construction and
repair. On the other hand, if it is
an ideal summer road, it is reason
ably sure to be muddy and rough for
perhaps two months in the spring
as we'll as during the following heavy
rains at other seasons. In short, its
perfection for all seasons is appar-
emily impossible and it depends upon
constant, though inexpensive, atten-
ton to minute repairs for it's favor
able condition during q limited sea-
son.
It thus appears that, if we aim at
durability, nothing less than body
of rock will keep us up out OF the
mud in the spring; that this will
render the surface too dry for COM
fort and durability during the sum-
mer, and that the more expensive
and more perfect the surface con-
structed upon this foundation. the
more expensive and more difficult
the matter of repair. In the city
sprinkling has given greater durable
ity and comfort to the macadam SUR
face, and the heavy expense for con-
struction and maintenance can often
be easily borne. In the country these
favorable conditions are usually abb
sent. Some have attempted to find in
the gravel road the safe middle
course between the earth and tho
macadam. They do not, however, ap"
pear to have wholly succeeded.
Smoothness, elias ITCHY, freedom from
dust, low cost and cheapness of main
tenance seem to be thus far more
or less incompatible with durability
and constancy throughout the year.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-07-05
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

"Just listen how Smith is prais-
ing Jones'" Eyes, he is coming to
the danger point. In a minute he
will puncture his praise with but
and let all the hot air out."-Indi-
annapolis News.
Smithers-"That girl must be ire
mendously fond of you, Judging by
the way she keeps winking at YOU"
Withers-"She tells me it's q nerv-
GUS affection."-Town Topics.
A Great Preface.-Publisher-
fear your book is too short; it con-
sists Of only 40 pages" Author
"Oh, explain all that in the pref
ace." Publisher-"What length is
it?" Authoritative hundred pages,
sir."-Ohio State Journal.
Grocer-"Now, my little man.,
here's your treacle. Did your moth
er send the money!" Little Henry
-"Please, sir, she told me to put
it in the bottom of the mug SOS I
shouldn't lose it."-Glasgow Evening
Times.
Philanthropist-" What's the mat
ter, little boy? What are you cry
ing about?" Little Boy-"The fell
lers on the street have formed a
trust and l amt in it. A Teller CAM
play baseball or Skinny all by his.
self, can he?'-Boston Transcript.
Anxious to Please.-"Who was that
woman" asked the editor. 1.-THE
president of the Woman's Rights
club" replied his assistant. "Shc
was making a kick because we re-
ierred to her as a minded
person. "All right. Be careful to
sail her a 'weak-minded person in
the future" -Philadelphia Press.
"Mose," said Mr.. Subbubs, II want
you to clean out my cellar tonight"
".'Deed, mistah." Nose protested.
II KANT do no wuck laik dat at
night, sab. dat would be Satisfactory
to yo', sah." "Why not? You've
often cleaned out my chicken-coop
at night" "Yas, sab; but I reckon
dat wuz'n' satisfactory to yo', sah."-
Philadelphia Record.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-07-05
A BAD CUBAN BUG.
Tiny Pest That Renders Life M1ser>
able When 1t Gets Under
tho Skin.

NOTWITHSTANDING the O1t-repeW leu
statement that everything that exists
was created for purpose, entomolo'
gists are having hard time in trying
to determine for just what purpose
the "Leptus Cubensis' was made, and
up to date no satisfactory returns
have been received, says the Philadel'
phia Press.
The "Leptus Cubensis," or 'Suicide
Bug" as it is better known, is native
of that beautiful, bloody island which
is just now giving us so much concern,
and it is to be earnestly hoped that,
should we ever annex Cuba. the ''Sui'
eide Bug" will not be included in the
articles of annexation.
The one notable thing that this min
ute creature does is it's act of self-de'
struction, and this might be taken as
an expiration of it's life of utter use.
lessness.
Along the creeks and swamps in the
heart of the ever-faithful isle the Lep
tus is found, and while he never strays
from his native haunts in search OF
human prey woe to the unfortunate
wayfarer who crosses his path and dis
turbs him in his own territory, for he
never fails to connect with the trav'
eler, and once he lands leaves an i'm
preston that never fades.
The nearest kin to the Leptus in this
country is the red bug or "chiggoe" OF
the southern states, resembling him,
both in size, color and mode of operat'
ing, but the Cuban variety possesses a
capacity for creating trouble that
should be allotted to nothing smaller
In size than full-grown elephant.
Once on the clothing of the traveller
the size of the pest enables him to
walk right through the meshes of the
cloth as man would pass under the
arches of the public building. and ar"
irving at the skin of his victim he
starts on quiet hunt for pore.
The human body is covered with
these little glands and it does not take
q great while before his bugship has
located one just to his taste, and hav-
ing decided on his base of operatio
the monster plunges in, head fore
most, burrowing inward with all the
vigor Of its mighty little frame, until
it reaches the curly end Of it's tunnel
where it promptly lies down and dies.
What follows can be described fully,
only by victim who has survived, but
the trouble usually begins with ter
rife itching, which gradually increases
until, on the appearance of big livid
lump, the size of peach stone, the
sufferer feels that he has had plunged
into him barbed spike previously
heated to whiteness.
This condition is aggravated by the
fact that no remedy has been discov-
cred that will give immediate relief
and the little carcass goes on general
ing formic acid for two or three days
during which time the sufferer lives
on the verge of insanity.
After this the swelling subsidies,
leaving nothing more than q bitter
recollection and mark like small
poN pit, but in cases where the mites
have Travelled in gangs and beset the
victims in large numbers erysipelas
has ensued. and cases are known
where paralysis of the legs has fol-
lowed an attack.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-07-05

larly situated or at a distance from
the road, we wrote to Mr.. Taggart
for particulars and he has replied as
follows:
"This mail carrier is designed to
transport the mail across the Olen-
tangy river, which at this point is
22s feet wide. It is supported by
No. galvanized wire (A) which is
maintained at the proper tension by
means of fence ratchet shown at B.
The box is supported on the wires by
two grooved sash pullies, Cd D.. The
strap iron connecting with the box
and pullies, ID D., extends on both
sides of the wire, making it impos-
sible to get off in transit. The post
(E) on opposite side of river has an
iron at the top end bent into the
form shown at F. This iron is %x2A
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-07-05
FOrty-TwO Years in Transtt.

A tombstone AZ years in transit
has just been claimed, and will be
put in position at Louisville. The
stone was found in the cellar of a
business house at 40 Fourth ave-
nue.. 1t has been claimed by Mrs.
Fannie Meeks, of 2016 West Walnut
street. Years ago the cellar was
used as warehouse by Judge &
Force, steamboat agents. In tear
ing down the building for tn: cree
ton of new one the stone was
found Grated and just rs it was
shipped in 1859. The stone was in
tended for Catherine, wife of Bar
ney Blayney Leyland. She died May
6, 1859. The stone was made in Phil
adelphia, and was shipped by sea
to New Orleans, and thence by river
to Louisville. 1t was believed to
have been lost in transit. Barney
Leyland died IS years ago. He and
his first wife are buried in Cave Hill
cemetery. Mrs. Meeks is a daugh-
ter by a second marriage.-Chicago
Record-Herald.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-07-05

spring put on the door as a warning
to the servants to keep it closed. 1t
locks with spring lock, too. Don't
get caught inside it,"
He paused and looked intently At
the boy. you may wonder why I
trust you in this way But I fancy
l know an honest face when see it
and, besides, you look like q friend-
less boy l knew q good many years
ago"
I'm not doing any wondering about
that" laughed the boy, "but there II
one thing I'd like to know"
"And what is that?"
1.-THE name of the man I'm working
for"
MY name is Richard Carter" said
the merchant, land this house IS II
East Monroe street."
Zone more thing" said the boy,
docs your trust in me go so far as
. quarter in advance on my wages?
I may want breakfast, you know"
Here's dollar and a latchkey,"
laughed the merchant, as he turned
to go. II sleep at the club tonight.
If anything should happen ring up
the police at the central station. The
telephone is in the corner over there.
You can use it, can't you.?"
"I've seen it used" replied the boy.
Good night"
It was midnight when the boy
closed his eyes in the darkness. His
mi
soothing one. In . moment he was
fast asleep.
He awoke with a sudden start at
the sound of voices close by. He lay
very still and listened.
"This is cinch, Bill" said one
voice, Nobody at home and all the
time we need to work the prize.
Steady with that lantern, old man."
"That's all right" said another
voice. I'm hunting for the big closet
off the dining-room that the girl told
Us to look for. All. here it is"
"Good stuff" said the man who had
spoken last. Easy to find market
for it. Come on and Wen see what
we want
The boys breath came in little
gasps as he crept forward. He heard
the confused murmurs of the men in
closet as they disputed about the
value of the plumber. He crept lit
tie closer. He reached out to grasp
the door.
A sudden turn Of the lantern threw
the strong rays on his white face.
There was an oath, sudden rush.
and then the heavy oak door slammed
shut with a crash and sharp click.
The boy, painting a little, stood by
the door for moment or two and
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-07-05

DIAGRAM OF TRAVELLING MAIL BOX.
inches and extends down the center
of the post and is held in place by
bolts III H). A sash pulley N is
fastened to the post, around which
the cord (K) passes. This belt of
cord, known in the market as No. 60
medium laid seine Irvine, is made
fast to the mail box at the point l..
1t then passes around the pulley %
thence around the grooveI drive
wheel (m) and fastens again at the
point L.
: by revolving the wheel (m) the
box is pulled along the wire;
then by reversing the wheel the
box is moved in the oppo-
site direction. In order to in
crease the speed the cogged gear
wheel (n) is added, to the shaft of
which the crank (O) is attached. One
turn of the crank mo"es the box ten
feet. The iron (F) is used to enable
the mail carrier to drive his vehicle
wheel under the box for convenience
in delivering mail. The cord (K)
varies in length considerably in wet
and dry weather, but not so much as
to interfere with it's working.
"The matter of cost is a little hard
to get at accurately, because much
of the material, including all
the wheels in the driving mech
anism, were drawn from the farm
junk heap at no cost whatever,
yet would have considerable
value were they required to be espe-
cially made. The cash outlay for this
outfit was not over So, but it must be
noted that all the work, both wood
and iron, was done on the farm and
would perhaps amount to- three
times the above figure" E..
Taggart, in Ohio Farmer.