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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
History Repeats Itself.

Our readers will remember a story
that went the rounds of the news
paper some time since of a man wht
swallowed his lower set of false teeth
The roentgen rays were used, teetf
located, and an operation performed
but the teeth were found between
the mattresses on the bed and not In
the mans throat.
Sunday morning Mr.. Charles Will
gus, of West Mansfield, on waking up
found his lower set of artificial teeth
missing. and not finding them, con.
cluded he must have swallowed them
Pressing his throat, between his
thumb and fingers, he imagined he
felt the missing masticators'
Alarmed at the situation he
called on young Doctor Skidmore
and it was concluded TO come to
Bellefontaine and try the Roentgen
rays. On their arrival here they
drove into the Wilgus barn, corner
Columbus and Madriver, and the
doctor, leaving Mr.. Wilgus in the
barn, went across to DIR. Hamer's
Office and got him to go over to the
livery stable Office and see Mr.. Will
gus.
DIR. Hamer, on questioning Mr.. Will
gus, said he could not have lived
to come from West Mansfield if the
teeth were in his throat. An effort
was made, however, to reach down
the throat, and it was thought an
obstruction was met, but Mr.. Wilgus
could not stand anything being done
in that way. 1t was then decided to
take the man to the hospital. where an
incision was made in his throat, but
no teeth were found
Mr.. Wilgus was then taken in his
buggy to the home of Mr.. J. c. Vena-
BILE in our city-Mrs. Venable being
his niece-andwil he remain there un-
til his throat heals.
Both stories show that people do
not swallow their artificial teeth, yet
every man and woman who wears
rootless masticators will. after read
ing this, carefully take them out and
place them under his pillow before T..
firing.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
PERSONAL MENTION.

Attorney J. NJ. Hamilton and Com
modore Bevis returned Saturday,
from delightful trip to the Pacific
Coast
Mrs. Lydia Folsom is visiting her
brother, Mr.. J. P. Pennock, in Ur.
bana.
Miss Nell Kunkle visited her broth
er, DIR. Robert Kunkle, in Piqua, last
week.
Mr.. Earl Arnold leaves this even
ing for Washington, where he has Sc
cured position in the Navy Yard.
Mr.. Frank Thrift came home from
Urbana Saturday to attend the fu-
neral of his uncle, Mr.. Moses David
son.
DIR. and Mrs. Swan have gone to De-
troit to attend the graduating exer-
cises, Friday evening, of the
Michigan College of Medicine and
Surgery. Their son, Guy, will be
among those graduated.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Haupt, of Frack-
vile. Pa, parents of Mrs. Hugh New
ell will move to this city this week to
make their home in Bellefontaine.
Mrs. Libbie Armer went to Cleve-
land Saturday to visit her husband
who is in that city for treatment.
Rev. Arthur Powell, of Baltimore,
Clarence F. Powell, of Buffalo,
Charles L. Powell, and Mrs. F. Bah
bitt, of Detroit visited their sister,
Mrs. C. G. Parker, Friday. They had
been to Dayton to attend the funeral
of Mr.. Frank Powell.
Miss Eva Mayne has returned to
Dayton after a visit at the home of
Mr.. E. c. Scarf.
Mrs. Charles Wilkins, of Indianap-
oils, is visiting relatives.
Miss Anna knight is home from a
visit with her sister, Mrs. Ella Camp
bell, in Lima.
Mr.. Albert Miller, who has been a
guest at the home of his brother,
Mr.. A. J. Miller, returned to Piqua
the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Slicer are home
from Atlanta, Ga, where Mrs. Slicer
has been spending the Winter.
Mr.. Samuel Cooper went to Cleve-
land Monday on account of i'll health.
Attorney S. b. West is in Spring
field this week, assisting the defense
in a murder trial.
Mrs. Kate johnson and Mrs. Will
Dodd, of Indianapolis. are guests at
the home of Mr.. II G. Hayes. DIR.
Dodd returned home Monday noon.
DIR. Deemy, who has been the guest
of his son for several weeks, returned
to Mechanicsburg, Pa, Monday.
Mr.. C. L. Robb is at home from a
long business trip.
Mr. Hero Folsom, of Lima, visited
his mother over Sunday.
Miss Florence Roebuck visited Miss
Minnie Galloway in Marysville last
week.
Mr.. z Laporte and wife returned
Friday, from Indiana
Mrs W. l. Baker and daughter,
Gertrude, returned to Marysville,
after pleasant visit with her moth
er, Mrs. Mary Ellsworth, and family
Mr.-Wm. Funk, many years ago a
resident of our city, now of st. Louis,
visited old friends in our place last
week
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
Reception for LutherdnS.

The reception held in the Lutheran
church parlors Friday evening in
honor of the new members, was well
attended. Miss Cora Gearing vel
coined in behalf of the Christian En-
deavors, Rev. S. E. Greenawalt spoke
on behalf of the church membership,
and Mr.. ]. S. VanHise for the Sunday
school. Refreshments were served,
there was vocal and instrumental
music during the evening, and every
one present enjoyed a good time.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
Public School Contest.

Prof. o. III. Evans, of Marysville,
who is drilling the chorus here, on
the Messiah, has offered prize ban
ner, to the public school showing the
best training in vocal music. The
schools of Marysville, Plain City,
Milford Centre, Woodstock and
Pharisburg have entered the list of
contestants. The contest is open to
all schools. Why not have Bellefon-
taine contest for the prize, and show
what the training in music has done
for our schools? 1t will certainly be
very attractive and instructive
event.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
Committee Organized.

The Republican Executive Com
mittee organized Saturday, by re-
electing w. Kaufman, President,
and J. c. Hover. Secretary.
Five members were made quroum
The President and Secretary of
the Executive Committee were au-
thorized to call a primary to choose
delegates, by primary in each
precinct, to a county convention, tc
select delegates to the State and Sen.
atorial Conventions.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
Six Little Ones Found Homes.

Six of the children from the Gin
cinnati Children's Home, who were
brought to this city last week, found
homes. The newspapers had adver-
tised their coming and the people
were ready for them. Two boys and
twin girls whom Mr.. Spicer did not
want separated were returned to
Cincinnati.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
Given a Vacation.

The session of the First Presby-
terian Church have given their pas
tor, Rev. George E. Davies, his
choice of time for Summer vacation,
that he may, if he desires lengthen
his stay with his brother and sister
and other friends, in California, or
en- route home from General Assem-
bly,, to which he is a delegate from
this Presbytery.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
Gambling Place Rdided.

The room above the Mittan saloon,
corner Columbus and Detroit, was
raided by the police, Friday night,
and Earl Pickering arrested, and
charged with keeping a gambling
place. He was put in Jail over night,
pleaded guilty before the Mayor, Sat
urday, and the trial was set for Mon
day. On Monday, when arraigned
he pleaded guilty, and was fined s5(
and costs. Which he paid.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
Shirt Waists.

Two more cases OF Shirt waists
opened Saturday, which gives us a
most complete line. Prices range
from soc to five dollars. The line
is truly beautiful. No trouble to
show goods. ALFRED BUTLER.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
CHARLEY BENNETT
Is Still in The Philippines. In Com,
mand of the COnStdbulary.

Mr.. Charles Bennett. writes home
to his parents from the Philippines,
under date of February 5th. He is
still located in Bananganon, (this To-
cality is west of Gretna,) where he is
in charge of the Philippine constab-
ulary, in the district of Infanta,
Bananganon being the capital of that
district. His health is not as good as
it has been, and he expects soon to be
ordered to healthier locality for
recuperation.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
The Sick.

Mr.. Jacob Piatt, of West Liberty,
who was recovering from a recent ill
ness, has suffered a relapse and he is
in a critical condition.
Mr.. Harry Brown. of the Miller
House. has been quite. Ill with laryn-
gifts. but is much improved
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21

James Ewing found the tooth of a
mastodon, in the Red Slough ditch
last week, near Belle Centre, which
had been unearthed by the drudge.
The tooth is 81 inches long, 4 inches
wide. and weighs 81 pounds With this
tooth as a basis, the editor of the
Belle Centre Voice-Herald figures
out that the animal weighed not less
than 20 tons No wonder it got mired
in the Red Slough ditch. The tooth
is in excellent condition and one OF
the Belle Centre dentists was anxious
TO buy it for sign.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
Dress Goods.

Four pieces OF 40-inch novelties
came in Saturday, ought to have been
here a month ago; strictly all-wool at
SOC a yard, also a white silk and wool
combination cord used for waists and
shirt waist suits at 75c a yard. We
opened a white wool burlap this morn
ing at dress goods counter, just four
months since we bought it; it is the
ultra fashionable material for sea-
shore wear, they will be worn here as
well as at the seashore, so inches wide
| 81 .25 a yard. III. NJ. ANNAT.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
The Patterson Examination.

One hundred and thirty-fve young
people took the Patterson examina-
tion, Saturday. We hope every one
of them spassed.r
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
So II Is Said.

Mr.. r. p. Dickinson will be elected
Pre- sident of the Board of Public
Service, and G. F. wilkins appointed
clerk and collector for the Board at
$50 per month. Mr.. wilkins is en-
ployed at the Big Four shops, and
was a candidate for City Auditor.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
Window Shades.

We carry a complete line of Win
dow Shades in the leading colors,
in SO, As, As, "a and 63 inches; also
Curtain and Sash Rods in white
and oak. ALFRED BUTLER.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
All Dancer Past.

Small pox quarantine lifted and
every body happy. The case although
a well marked one, created no excite
ment whatever, as it was certain no
one had been exposed. and quaran-
tine had been prompt.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
EmbrOiderieS.

A solid case opened this morning at
embroidery counter, about 6000 yards;
there will be a special window display
OF them tomorrow, all marked in
plain figures; you will find them at
least 25 per cent. under the market
value; some things you will find at
one-half the market value.
H. NJ. ANNAT.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21

Mr.. James Houchins, farmer who
resided one mile north of Lake View,
died Saturday afternoon at the Hamer
Hospital where he had been brought
for treatment of bladder trouble.
He leaves a widow and four sons,
namely, William, Ira, Howard and
EiuaQd
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21

Mr.. Clarke, of Lake Ridge. sent US
a black bass, yesterday. We didn't
eat it. 1t is contrary to the law to
sell or give away black bass, so we
would like to know what to do with
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21

There is a fable about a man who
had goose that laid golden eggs
Not satisfied with the fine yield of
gold, the greedy fellow killed the
goose to get the gold in one lump,
AMI lost all chance of getting more
Bellefontaine is prospecting, and all
are sharing in this prosperity. But
if factories are closed and business
stopped by strikes, the wheels OF
of progress will be stopped.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21

Miss Julia Brink, of st. Louis, a
recent visitor in this city, and fine
singer, has lost her voice 1t is prob
able that grief over the death of her
mother, has brought on the trouble
and her friends hope for her entire
recovery.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21

DIR. T. n. Campbell preached the
Baccalaureate address in Zanesfeld
Sabbath evening, and we are sure the
young yeople of that village new, r
listened to a better one.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21

Rev. George E. Dlvies has been
invited to preach next Sabbath for
the Third Presbyterian Church, of
Dayton, the largest church of this
denomination in that city. The pull
pit of the church is vacant, but Mr.,
Davies is not asked to come as a
candidate" but as one of several
who will temporarily supply the pull
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
G. A. r. Notice.

At the regular meeting of Eugene
Reynolds Post, Tuesday evening,
some important business will be
transacted.
At the close of this meeting a
joint meeting of the Post and Camp
of S. of V. will be held.
Let there be good attendance.
JOHN p. COST, Com.
w. II. BIrsHONG. Adiutant.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
MOreen.

The old fashioned wool moreen you
nearly all know what it is, you never
heard OF it priced less than SOC yard,
nothing is more suitable for petticoats,
nothing outwears it; several ladies
have asked for it OF late, now you can
get it at one-halfprice.
III. NJ. ANNAT.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21

Rev III. ]. Bigley occupied the pull
pit of the Lutheran church Sabbath
morning. Rev. Mr. Greenawalt was
was in Arcadia assisting in the dedi-
cation of a new church.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
DR.. Compton Will Preach.

Rev. DR.. Elias Compton, of Woos-
ter, will occupy the pulpit of the
church next Sabbath,
morning and evening.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21

The trial of A. B. Montross, Cary
Rose and Frank Cast, charged with
burning the Thompson hotel at
Peoria, has been set for trial next
Monday, before Judge Dow, at Marys-
vile.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
MdttingS.

We carry a complete line of
Mattings, in Chinas and Japs, at
popular prices. Don't fail to see
us on this line OF goods.
ALFRED BUTLER.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
Fire Near West Liberty.

The two-story frame house of p. M.
Croft, three miles west of West Lib
erty, was burned to the ground Mon
day morning.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
The Art EmhrOidererS

Mrs. w. G. Stinchcomb will enter
tertain the Art Embroiderers Wednes
day afternoon. at two o'clock.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
A Handsome Automobile.

Mr.. C. E. Yoder has a handsome
two seated Orient automobile with
gasoline motive power.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21

DIR. NJ. NJ. Keep was fined 81 and
costs, Saturday morning, for riding a
b.cycle on the sidewalk.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21

Mr.. o. E Smith, young man of
East Liberty, has been elected col
lector for the Bellefontaine National
Bank in place of Mr.. Charles Roe
hurr RESIGNED
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21

The Big Four railroad has given an
order for fifty new locomotives, to be
delivered before next winter.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21

The regular monthly meeting of
Woman's Missionary Society of the
First Presbyterian church will be
held Friday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. n. A. Wallace, on east San
dusky avenue.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21

The street sprinkler started on its
rounds yesterday, advertising Fra
zer,s ice cream soda
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21

Mrs. Jennie Brunson, wife of Mr..
Frank Brunson. died at her home
near Lexistown, Friday afternoon.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21

The open season for ducks closed
yesterday. If you have not secured
a duck. YOU are mot in it,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21

Mr.. S. Gibbons will preach in the
town hall at Middleburg, April 25 and
a6
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21

Born, April IS, to Mr.. and Mrs
V.nt Ballinger, son.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21

Individual communion cups were
used for tthe first time in our city,
Sunday, in the NJ E Church
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
LaceS.

Laces.
We offer 200 yards OF white thread
laces this morning at &c yard, 20
styles in the lot; it's less than half
their regular value; open at lace goods
counter.
H. NJ. ANNAT.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
Higher Wages Wanted.

The union employees at the Belle E.
fontaine Bridge & Iron Works have
asked the company for higher wages
and talk of strike if their demands
are not gtanted by May l.
1t is afro stated that the employees
will ask that only union men be en-
ployed in the shop.
The company has the proposition
under consideration.
Messrs. l. Fl. Bell and G.. E. McPeck
have bought the meat store of Messrs.
Eston & Baker on North Main street,
and will run first class market.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21

The Minneapolis Christian Endeavor Union
last year made the splendid increase in the
amount contributed by its societies OF from
SlOO to sI.03i.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
LOCAL BREVITIES

Happy is the woman who has her
house cleaning done.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
POrtiereS.

A case OF new portieres in popular
priced goods opened this morning,
will be on sale by the time you read
this. II. NJ. ANNAT.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
New Goods.

IS pieces OF black, white and ecru
embroidered muslin, exceptionally
good, designs are changed from what
we have shown heretofore, SOC a yard.
III. NJ. ANNAT.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
Shirt Waist Suit Materials.

A case OF 40 pieces novelty shirt
waist suit materials in coronation cord
effects, also silk and linen combina-
ton; they are all foreign made, open
ed little late, but may strike your
fancy as being just what you want.
H, M, ANNAT
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21

By express some entirely new
things In Yelling and Wells, Wash
Chiffon with fancy borders, in
white and black.
ALFRED BUTLER.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-04-21
Woman.s PRESBYTERIAN Society

W. II. BUsHoNe, Adjutant.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-29
AGAINST THE NEGRO.
Supreme Court Ruling.

Washington, April 2S.-Justice Oliver wendell Holmes yesterday handed
 down an opinion in which five members
 of the Supreme court of the United
 States united in what is known as the
 Alabama case, being the effort of Jack son w. Giles, coored, to establish his right to register and vote under the new constitution of that state. The decision recited that the only question which the court was asked to pass upon was that of urisdiction-whether the circuit court for the northern district of the
 state, before which the case was brought, was right in deciding that it had, no jurisdiction in the case. Notwith-
 standing that this was the question to
 be passed upon, Justice Holmes said, in
 delivering his opinion, that the Supreme
 court of the United States had decided to lay aside the question of Jurisdiction and go into the merits of the case, sim ply because of it's extraordinary charac- ter. It was, he said, impossible to grant the relief asked for by the petitioner,
 first, because he admits that he is a qualified voter unde system that he
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-29
SHOES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS

alleges is fraudulent and in violation of the constitution Of the United States, and, second, because it is beyond the powre of the Supreme court of the Unit ed States to interfere in political cases of such a nature. The Ala abama court has properly dismissed the case.
 A dissenting opinion was delivered by Justice Harlan, who held that the only question for the court to decide was that of jurisdiction; that the decision of the majority left this question in the air, and at the same time the court had gone on and considered the merits of the case. He said that because the case did not involve the required limit of $2,000 the court below had no jurisdiction in the case and therefore it was not prop erly appealed. He declared that there were three or four hundred cases show ing a similar precedent, and that the court did not have proper Jurisdiction in any of them.
 Still another dissenting opinion was joined in by Justices Brown and Brewer but on different ground from that of Justice Harlan. The held that the aues- tion involved the vote to be case for a member of congress, and therefore was a federal question and within the juris- diction of tie court.