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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-29
Belle Center.

We wish a Happy New Year to all
the readers of this paper.
A supposed impostor worked on the
sympat hies of some of the business
men and secured few dollars. She
made the plea of soliciting money for
the aid of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Shep-
herd who recently suffered the loss of
their household goods, and the life of
a darling child in a fire. On last
Monday, the woman came back and
returned TO each donor the exact
sum saying that she would rather
return It than have the people think
that she intended to keep one cent of
| It.
James Rarrod is reported to have
lost several hogs of cholera.
The citizens of this place were left
in the dark early on Tuesday morn
ing. on account of the failure 10
work of the pump that supplies wa
ers. Engineer Ohphant repaired 1t
on Wednesday.
A reading club has been organized
by the ladies of this place. which
holds bi-weekly meeting. AT a meet
ing on last F-ioay evening at the
home of Mrs. Mangus, fifteen mem
bers responded to roll call with quo
tations from favorite authors.
4 surprise party gathered at the
home of Miss Geo Fulton on Friday
evening, after literary, in honor of
her 18th birthday.
Mr.. Harry Fulton and Mr.. Wagner
are home from Monmouth College
| for the holiday vacation.
Mr.. II. Noble and Mr.. McVey are
home from Columbus College for the
holidays.
Mrs. J. d. Stephenson, of Rushsvl-
| vania, visited her mother, Mrs. Gle
land, few days last week.
The streets have been very icy in
deed. lit has been dangerous to
walk on the pavements and most
pedestrians take the middle of the
street. Quite number of persons
| have sustained falls.
Mrs. John Mitchell fell Saturday
morning and broke her arm, this be.
the second misfortune of that kind 10
happen her, having had the other
arm broken two years ago. DR.. Ban
ming reduced the fracture.
! Mrs. u -rrine has been on the sick
list \ few days.
Mrs. r. Anderson has been on the
sick list, but Is improved.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-29
ROOSEVELT
ROOSEVELT
The Candidate OF the Re-
publiCanS OF Ohio.
He Has Already Received
Their Unanimous En-
dOrSement.

Ohio stands committed to the en-
dorsement of Roosevelt, as the Re
publican candidate for President.
The Republican State Convention of
Ohio, last year, after the question
had been made public issue, adopt
ed unanimously a resolution endors-
ing Roosevt It's Administration. and
declaring in favor of his nomination
for the Presidency in 1901. Both our
Senators, nearly all our Congr essmen,
and delegates from all counties in
in the State, we're present in that
Convention and enthusiastically en-
dorsed that resolution. Nothing
since that, in Roosevelt's record, has
made him unworthy of that en-
dorsement, and 1t stands as the act
of the party.
But some say, Roosevelt was
not candidate then, and that Con-
vention could not bind the delegates
to the next National Convention. F"
This is true. 1t was only an express
sion of the largest representative
Republican body of the ate. reflect
ing by enthusiastic unanimity. the
sentiment Of the Republicans of the
State. AS a reflection of the senti-
ment of the Republicans of the State,
however, it carries great weight and
influence, and nothing but political
revolution could reverse it,.
1t was an endorsement just such a:
Senator Hanna received, and as all
the Republicans on the State ticket
received. Senator Hanna was not d
candidate before the State Couven.
tion, and his endorsement does not
legally bind any Representative ol
Senator in the Legislature to vote fol
him. But he has the moral effect ot
that endorse ment, and will receive
the vote of every Republican of the
Legislature.
The campaign was made on these
issues, and the great Republican
victory was won last Fall, becaus,
Republicans of all factions JOINED
their forces on the platform, and th'
candidacy of Roosevelt, Hanna ant
EHerrick: and the endorsement of al
three for the positions named, vii
redeem the pledge of the Convention
and secure the continued prosperit,
of the country, and the continuanc
in power of the Republican party.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-29
DESERVING The C0LORS.
Make d Note Of Those Who Are
Aiding and Giving Comfort
To the Enemy.

The movement started by the Gin
cinnati Commercial Tribune, against
Roosevelt's nomination, was move
ment to give aid and comfort to the
enemy. Its only effect could be,
whatever its purpose, to create an
impression that Mr.. Roosevelt was
not popular, or did not deserve the
popularity he held. 1t was to raise
suspicion that he was not popular
with his own party, and therefore
could not be with the voters of other
parties.
One of three things was apparent
on the face of this movement; /, Mr..
Roosevelt, according to the Cincin-
natl Tribune, was a weak candidate,
or, 2i, he was unworthy to be a candi-
date, or Sd. stronger candidate could
be nominated, and there was a popu-
lar demand for the nomination of
some candidate other than he.
The fact that month has passed,
without any other candidate appear
ing to compete with Roosevelt for the
nomination, and the fact that all r
publicans who have been mentione d
as candidates in opposition to Mr.
Roosevelt, have declined to be candi-
dates: is proof of the first order tina;
there is no appreciable opposition to
him, and that all the great
leaders recognize him as the logical
candidate, and are opposed to any
movement against him. II Mr.. Roose
welt were either a weak candidate
an unworthy man, or an unpopular
candidate, these things would not be
so.
The Commercial Tribune has there
fore raised false alarm, the onll
effect of which could be, 20 give com
fort to the enemy, and injure TIL
man who is certain to be the candi
date of our party.i In war, this woult
be treason.
Mr.. Roosevelt has made enemies
He has offended the Trust magnates
he has mortally offendee the politica
"grafters," and he has very mucl
{ surprised some men who thought the,
, were greater men than he. Thi
: could not be helped, and it is well tina
it could not. The character of the
/ men he has offended shows the char
, acter of the war he is waging agains
r corruption, and the oppression of tn
people.
, There are some little fellows VIII
I are opposed to Roosevelt, who though
to snub him by refusing to endors
/, him, as did the Logan County Re
: publican Convention last Summer
: and who are talking now against him
I who are pleased, immensely pleased
with this laundering fiasco of IN
: Commercial Tribune. : But the sno'
will not stop flying before they wi
: be denying that they ever were any
= thing but loyal friends of Roosevelt
!. But the people will ponder owe
Q these things, and will remember thos
who sought to divide our forces as W
. were getting into line for battle.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-29

The entertainment in the U. p.
church on Thursday evening bv the
Sabbath school was much enjoy d by
all present. The song by the chill
dren in which Santa Claus appeared
in person, and assisted, was especial
ly interesting. A treat of candy and
oranges was given to the school,
After this Mr.. Charles Fulton pre-
sented each of his scholars with. a
b bic, and his class surprised him by
presenting him with a handsome
bible. Miss Sadie Fulton's class also
presented her with an elegant bible
At the close of the meeting Rev. j. J.
Huston. u. D., responded to an invi-
tation for a speech in his usual happy
stvle.
/ After spending a couple of days
i with old friends here, Rev. J. J. Hus-
/ ton resumed his journey tohis former
home in Iowa, Friday evening He II
expected to perform the marriage
ceremony at the wedding of a cousir
He baslately arrived at his new hom,
in Connellsville, Pa.
On Friday evening il began snow
ing and Saturday morning about fou
inches of snow had covered up tn
ice and set the sleighs running.
MIR. Wright's stave factory is no
running this week, as they are clean
ing out the lues of the boiler an
getting ready for a continuous ru
next week.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-29
COUNTY NEWS.
West Liberty.

J. r. Williams and family spent
Sunday with Rev. c. j. McCracken
and wife at their home in Franklin.
Ohio.
Joe Marquis is at home from Cali
fornia, where he and his son Ear,
have been spending the past two
years. He says it is great country
and thinks he may locate there in the
near future.
Supt. c ]. Britton and family, of
kenton, spent a part of Saturday in
town.
II is currently reported that W. II.
Thatcher will soon return from the
State of Washington, where he has
been for the past two or three years
In spite of the Round Prairie hoo
doc, the people take the new trolley
line in crowds for the county seat.
On account of the increased cost al
material, our blacksmiths have
formed a union to maintain higher
prices for work.
Frank Ellis is spending his vaca-
tion with numerous friends here.
The following students are at home
for vacation: Walter Scott and II.
E. Surface, of the State University:
the Misses Grace and Rheba Nicker.
son, OF Ooerlin, and Miss Bertha
Cookston, of the Ohio Nor mai Uni.
versity.
Mrs. Dixon, of East Baird street,
who has been i'll for a long time OF
lung trouble, is steadily growing
worse.
The Lutberans had their Christ
mas doinCs in the Town Hall Thurs.
day evening and the Presbyterians in
the church Friday evening.
A. Woo dward and Blanche Thomas
who are both teaching in the north.
ern part of the county, are at home
for the holidays.
We have two blacksmiths in oui
town, NJ. J. Roger and Geo. Ritchey
each over so years of age, who arr
still, pounding iron at lively rate
w. L. Elliott haspurchasedth the ole
Anstire mill property, and will al
oe fl IL up for grinding feed. TIL,
namo will be moved to the elexa.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-29
RdShSyIvdnid.

We wish everybody Happy New
Year.
Miss Matte Robson and sister, of
Delaware county, are visiting their
brother and sister. Mr.. James ROlo-
son and Mrs. Frank Kenyon during
the holidays.
Our school has taken a vacation of
two weeks.
Carl Wright. of Toledo. and his
brother, of Columbus, visited their
parents and friends over Christmas.
Mrs. G. B. Cory and daughter, Of
Cleveland. Is visiting Mrs. |. w.
Lewis, her sister, and other friends
during the holidays.
Miss Letta Gardner. of Delaware,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Robson.
Master Floyd Jasinsky is confined
to his home with an attack of rheu-
matism.
There seemed to be a very brisk
holiday trade in our town during last
week.
Rev. Mr.. Howser will begin revival
meetings at St. Pauls church on
TAYLOR Creek next Sabbath.
Dow Roberts. of Columbus, visited
friends over Christmas and Sabbath
in this place.
The Blind Trio gave an entertain
ment at the Johnson hall last Thurs
das evening, which was highly COM
plimeuted by all who attended.
The Presbyterian s. s. gave a
| Christmas entertainment for the
school and the church Christmas eve,
at which Santa Claus, with his sled
aud reindeers. appeared with loads
of candy and Christmas presents and
| Joy abounded, and all had a good
ttime.
Miss Lizzie Hessis' S. s. class has
raised over twenty-five dollars with
which to purchase a new Bible fol
the pulpit.
The following officers of the Pres.
| byterian S. S. were elected last Sab.
bath for the ensuing year, viz: Supt.
w. A. Wright: Assist. Supts. Fred
Shaw and W. II. Smith; Sec'y, Mis-;
Anna May Lewis; Assist. Miss Edith
Standfleld; Treas, John Haley: Lib
Irarians: Paul Huston and Forest
Duff; Organists, Misses Thelma and
Julia Kenyon.
The sad news of the death Mr.
Bert Johnson reached the friends a,
this place Sabbath. Mr.. johnson wa:
fireman on the Big Four. Between
Houston and Sidney the train cut
and the engine and ditched portion
of the train were running at light
ming speed, in order to keep out o.
the way of the hind section and It /:
supposed he was leaning out of the
engine watching the train when he
was struck by the bridge and hi
body was found in the canal som,
time afterwards. The deceased wa!
a nephew of MIR. Al. johnson and {;
cousin Of Walter and Ross Gardner
of this place. The funeral service
will be held at Big Springs, in the p
NJ. Church at IL O'clock a. m. Tues
day. LEEA.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-29
Quincy.

Christmas is past, and it was en-
joyed by people generally, although
in different ways-some by celebra-
ting IL in a proper manner and some
by visiting, etc. 1t will soon be
written 1904, which will remind us
that we are one year nearer our
eternal home.
We got about inches of snow
Christmas evening. hut the sleighing
was spoiled by the wind blowing II of
the roads in places; the thermometer
registered degrees below zero Sat-
urday morning. and It did not get
more than 10 degrees above at
anv time during the day.
Mr.. +. II Allebaugh and wife are
visiting her mother and others at
Versailles, Indiana.
Mr.. A. o. Fisher, wife and daugh-
ter Bessie are visiting relatives in
Findlay and other points in the
northern part of the State.
f. s. Baughman and wife and Mrs.
Bessie Robbins and little son visited
Mr.. +. S. Baughman and others here
over Christmas.
MIR. Amrine demonstrated what
| in getting out the Christmas
edition of the finland Press" 1t was
the best paper ever left the press
here and a great many did not know
they were getting their home paper
when they received it but thought it
was one of the popular magazines or
CITY papers of the land.
The Christmas entertainment at
the M. Z. church was largely attend
ed, the tree beautifully decorated
and the children acquitted them sell
yes very creditably.
The Rev. Crist gave a most inter
estirg illustrated talk on Missions in
India Sunday evening. lie had
about so views and it was altogether
the best we ever heard. Our League
supports native preacher and a col
lection was taken for this purpose.
CLEANER
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-29
A new TICKET.
Roosevelt 6 Hanna. For Pres.
ident and Vice President.

The latest suggestion in the politi-
cal field is that of Senator Hanna,
for Vice President. 1t is urged that
his nomination for the second place
would unite factions, solidify the
party, satisfy conservative capital,
and give strength to the ticket. 1t
would make strong ticket. 1t is
said Senator Hanna may not accept
the position. But he is very deaf
man who will not hear the call OF the
his party, ifit is loud enough. The
Vice Presidency is a place of honor,
to be coveted. Aplace that has been
dignified by such men as as Adams.
Jefferson, Calhoun, Arthur and Roose-
welt, is one that will confer honor on
any man, who is worthy or it.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-29
NOrthWOOd.

Whew, Didn't old Widter get in !
his work last week, and put in full
time too.
T. II. Cooks aud J. +. McCleary's
families enjoved the hospitality of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Cook near Hunts
vile Christmas dav.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Gebby entertain.
ed a number of relatives to Christ
mas dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs Z. Milroy. of Wiscon-
sin. are visiting his parents and
other friends here. A company was
entertained Christmas day at the
Mil-ov homo in their honor
Miss Hazel McKirahan is spending
her HOLIDAYS in Cincinnati the guest
of her uncle. Rev. !. A. McKirahan.
Misses Ada Elder. from near Belle
Center. and Miss GLADYS. of DaGraff
were holiday guests at the J. n Nell
son home.
Earl Patterson is nearly recovered
| from his recent illness.
| Row Collins came home from Mus
kirgum college. last Thursdav.
The Chipmunk district school closed
for the holidays last Thursday. A
very nice program of exercises was
rendered and Santa Claus exhib'-
ton. hy which very nice treat of
| goodies was distributed TO the pupils.
Mr. and Mrs. VIII Smith and daugh-
ter. Leone. of Rushsvlvani7. are
snending the holidays with friends in
this vicinity.
| Mrs. Alice Shaw spent part of last
week with her daughter. Mrs. Maudf
Stewart. who l. still in the hospital
at Columbus. Mrs. Stewart is able
tn be up Il part of the time and IL i:
hoped she may be able to come home
this week
| Mrs. Martha Newsnme, Miss Heller
Noble and J L. McCleary have beer
on the sick list.
Miss Winnie NcKirahan. teacher
in the Central building, Bellefon
taire. is taking her holiday vacation
with c l.. Rogers family.
The r p. congregation held :
social in the church Tuesday. A III
ersrv and musical progr m, a goo'
dinner and n social time are thu
prominent features.
d. s. NJ Kinlev. Of Findlay. o ha
heen visiting for a few davs with hi
: sisters. Mrs. Catharine Akin ant
Mrs. y. VI. Brooks in the village.
\ Happy New Year to one and all
CLIFTON.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-29
Rum creek.

Attorney George Cole. of Cleve-
land. Is spending the holidays with
his father. J. Wilson Cole.
DeVerle Hodge and Carl Schurr, of
Lima. are home for the holidays.
Mr.. Eber Hodge and family spent
Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
Walker. of DeGraff.
A large crowd attended the can
tata at Rum Creek church Christ
mas eve.
Those who ate Christmas dinner
with Mr.. and Mrs. John Smith. are
as follows: Mr.. and Mrs. Les Tsairdon
and son. Mr.. and Mrs. George Bruner
and son, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Smith
and son. Mr.. and Mrs. D'c& WRIGHT
, and son. and Mr.. and Mrs John
/ Wright and son.
Mr.. VIM. Hammond and family
Mr.. John Griffith and family. Mr.
John Prince. Mr.. and Mrs. Hogan
Mr. Floyd Bixler ard Mr.. Harley
Piper spent very pleasant dav witt
Mr.. Martin Prince and family Christ
mas.
Mr.. Liovd Bayer and sister. Nellie
of Bellefodtaine, are visiting friend
in this vicinity.
Mr.. James Hogan and Miss Blanch,
4
inc. Dec 10Th. by Rev. Mr.. Bigelow
of Port jefferson. Mr.. Hogan is fin
Young man and his bride Is one q
Rum Creeks sweetest girls. We wis
them abundant happiness and pro:
peritv.
Mr.. Psul Kemper. of Hopewell, cal
ed on Ed. Lockhart one day las
week.
lieutenant Bert Mckinley. who al
rived home from the Philippine
Dec. 10. visited Mr.. James Cloud, la:
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace DuVall an
daughters. Hazel and Bertha. an
Misses Lola Dachenbach and Eff
Hanks. of DaGraff. visited Mr.. an
Mrs. Milton LaFevre, Saturday an
Sunday.
Mr.. Anthony Shultz. who has bee
r attending school at Columbus,
: home for the holidays.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-29
DOWie. the ImpoStOr.

Dowie should be taken care of. He
is about to go on a trip around the
world, and before leaving he made
the startling announcement to his
followers that he will return to earth
within a hundred year.
Dowie ridiuled the Zionist move
ment, and said that 1t is merely a
real estate speculation. He prayed
that the Jews will hear his voice
and recognize in him Elijah, the
prophet. In other words, Dowie de-
clared that before returning to re-
build Jerusalem the Jews must accept
him as Elijah, and take him for their
leader back to the holy city.
Dowie said that at first he himself
did not know that he was Elijah, and
1t was not until a strange light ap-
peared to him that he realized that
he was the prophet number three.
He said this was the same condition
with regard to John the Baptist.
The first Wedding in Zion City fol-
lowed the Christmas service in the
tabernacle.
The white robed choir sang a pro.
cessional. and the bride and groom
walked slowly down either isle of the
tabernacle. each preceded by a
bridesmaid dressed in white. Fol-
lowing the groom was the best man,
and the bride was accompanied by
her father. They met at the platform
where Dowie proceeded with the
ceremony. using the Episcopal ring
service. The bride was gowned in a
cream-colored silk and Zion lace.
Oscillation is fcrbicen in Zion,
hence neither Dowie nor the groom
kissed the bride However. the cere-
mony was unusual in that Immediate
ly following the final words, Dowie
| said:
"Do you, Mr.. and Mrs. Cantel. be.
lieye | am Elijah, sent from God to
help restore the world? And will you
obey me as such?"
The ansxer was, Il believe and
shall obey"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-29
LdkevleW.

Christmas is over and manv little
hearts made glad and vet on the 9TH
er hand many are sad for it Is a fact
mauv a man spent his last dime for
drink and his wife and children at
home without the necessaries of life.
Mrs. Eta Newland died at her
home on west Lake street Christmas
morning with pneumonia. She fol-
lows her mother Mrs. Flahartv. who
was buried last Tuesday. We extend
sympathy to the bereaved families.
The cartata Santa Claus and His
Fairies" that was to have been given
At the NJ. p church here on Christ
mas eve was postponed until New
Years eve on account of sickness Of
several of the principal PARTICIPANTS.
Beatrice Sanders is sick with ty-
phoid pns sunonia.
Mrs Tnrah Pratar was called "a
Cr'dersville. last Wednesday on ac'
count of the sudden illness of her
mother. Mrs. Shaw.
Bob Armstrong. Of this place Is in
Columbus where he has charge of the
west BROAD street office of the T. 4
o. c. r. X.
Clarence BoGart has returned home
from Santa Fe where he was In
charge of the r. Il. station during
the absence of the agent on a vaca
tior.
The dutch Wind Milln at the U
b. church Christmas eve was vel
patroniZed.
Cash" Morehead and wifs, of Sid
dev. formerly of this place, spent
Chr'stm with friends gave them :
miscellaneous shower at the home o.
Mrs. Milt. Hurley.
The Schlosser holiday store was
scene of much amuse ment on Christ
mas morning when Mr.. s. was hand
| inc out TOYS to the children.
Rev. B. F. McKinnor is engaged II
revival services at EIinkle chape
near Roundhead. He will begin :
series of meetings here about the
| first of January. CRUSo.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-29
WAR SPIRIT In
JAPAN Is GROWING
Belief Prevails That War is
Inevitable.
special Telegram to State Journall


Toronto, Ont, Dec. 27.-England is
going to take hand in the embrog-
lilo in the Orient.
a private cable received here to-
night from London states on high
auth ority that the war office has re-
ceived orders to send ., 600 troops to
the far east This great body of
TT oops to be put on a war footing
with the utmost dispatch.
Toxic, Dec 27.-The war spirit
runs wild throughout the coun-
try and the announcement
that division of 1900 troops is to
be sent at once to Korea to enforce
Japan's claim of supremacy over that
nation has set the press and people
clamoring for war with Russia with
ut waiting for further exchanges of
diplomatic notes.
The japanese spirit is belligerent,
and unless the Gar backs down, a
declaration of war will be welcomed
everywhere
Japan feels that its navy Is i'm
mensely superior 10 that of Russia
in equipment AID men The stories
that have come of the weakness OF
Russian ships, their armament and
their gunners, are credited even in
Official circles and Japan feels that
in the event OF war the big power
will be as easily whipped as was
China.
II is regarded as certain that the
outbreak of hostilities will occur in
Korean waters
Japan's land force will at once take
up Russia's implied challenge that
by its secret treaty with Korea the
Korean army is to be oficered by
Russians.