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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Fannie League, of Cleveland,
has arrived to trim for Miss Craw.
ford this season
DIR. G. w. Hamilton, of Piqua, and
DR.. Robb, of Sidney, attended Sidney
Presbytery in Bellefontaine, this
week.
Mr.. Joe Newsome, who was called
to this city by the death of his faith
er, Mr.. Elias Newsome, returned to
Chicago. Tuesday.
Mrs. Sarrie Rosser. a trained nurse
of Nashville, Tennessee, visited Miss
Minnie Taylor at the Hamer Hospital
this week.
Mr.. Mack Hunter and family have
returned from a sojourn in the sunny
south, much improved in health.
Prof. Edwin Baxter Perry was a
guest, while in this city, of his friend
Mr.. ]. W. Denny.
Mr.. and Mrs., NJ. ii. Euans, of Wat
seka, Illinois, visited Mrs. Heliings
and daughter. this week. Mr.. Euans
was born in this county and resi-
dent until thirty-five years ago.i
Mr.. and Mrs. L Lane, of East Lib
erty, left yesterday for Parker, In
diana. Mrs. Lanes sister, Mrs S. a.
Suplee, being dangerously i'll at that
place, with lung fever.
Mrs. Martha Smart, of Ostrander,
Delaware county, used coal oil in
starting the kitchen fire, Tuesday
evening, and was burned to death.
She vas a widow and leaves seven
little children.
sick
Mrs NJ. Koogle is out, after several
weeks staying in on account OF ill
ness.
Mrs. Parker widow of William
Parker, who resided in this city years
ago, is very i'll at the home of her
son, Mr.. .Rollnnd Lynch,in NewtonKan-
sas. Mrs. Parker is a sister of Mrs.
Foos of this city.
Mr.. Frank Bland, formerly of this
city, is i'll with malarial fever in
Lima, Ohio.
Rev. d. G. Collins will be the guest
of Rev. ]. K. Argo and family, in To-
ledo over the next Sabbath, and will
talk on aSiam" in the Auburndale
Presbyterian church morning and
evening, and at the Norwood church
in the afternoon
Mr.. y. T. Robb arrived in Bellefon-
taine Thursday, after several weeks
spent in Tampa and st. Augustine,
Florida He is improved in health,
and has gained several pounds in
flesh.
Judge Dow, wife and daughter were
in Columbus Wednesday.
Mrs. Glenn Kalb and Miss Emma
Kelly attended millinery displays in
Columbus Wednesday
Mrs. Joseph Swisher returned from
Columbus, Wednesday where she had
been visiting her son, Mr.. Jack Scott.
who is recovering from severe Illness
Miss Marie Simpson will come home
next week from Oxford, for the Eas-
ter vacation.
Mrs. Barney Beal is expected home
from Mexico, on a visit to her pa
rents
Messrs. David Seiginbaum and W.
7. Lakeland, of Delaware college are
visitors at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank E Ring.
Mrs. Henry Whitworth, of Ada,
visited her mother, Mrs. Love, this
week.
Mr.. Armer Bass and family have
returned from Girard, Ohio to Belle
fontaine to reside.
Mrs z. ]. Bryant leaves in a few
days for a trip to Florida, as the
gust of Mr.. and Mrs. Web Brandon
of Lebanon. Mr.. Brandon is an uncle
of Mrs. Bryant.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20
THE ROBBERY
Near CriderSviile - Four Young
Men Arrested.

Four young men have been arrest
ed, as result of the robbery of Mrs.
Reichelsderfer, near Cridersville, Al
len county. Joseph Ames and J. G.
Berry, who occupied part of the
farm, and William Baumgardner and
Oscar Imly, of Cridersville. A re-
ward of 1000 has been offered. 1t is
said the robbers obtained only 5000.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20
Commercial Club.

Mr.. George Brandon was admitted
to membership in the Commercis
Club Wednesday evening. Next
Wednesday the meeting will be an
open one, for all business men,
whether members of the Commercial
Club or not, and DIR. T. H Campbell
will give a lecture on Good Citizen
ship
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

The Easter flowers are blooming.
The first buds blOssomed in the edi-
tors garden March Is, five days ear
lier the record shows, than in
thirty years. Their usual time to
bloom is from the seventh to the fif-
teenth of April They were above
ground February second, and it will
be remembered the Republican in
mentioning that fact, said 'We will
put the Easter flowers against the
ground hog any time" And we were
Correct
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20
ALFRED BUTLER.

The widely known Wool
tex garments are shown by
us only. The styles are al.
ways correct. The word
Wooltex carries with it a
guarantee for quality. We
show a line composed OF
their best productions al
$40 to S25.
No trouble to show goods
ALFRED BUTLER.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20
DOn'u

Forget to vote at the Primary.
Don't vote for an incompetent man.
Don't vote for an unworthy man.
Don't vote for dishonest man.
Don't vote against the city's inter
ests.
Don't vote against your own best
interests.
Don't vote for higher taxes.
Don't vote for any man who wants
to screen the dishonest.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

If you want serviceable rug, for
your kitchen, bathroom, veranda. or
bedroom, call for a few days to see
the ones the Presbyterian ladies
have to sell. They are on exhibition
at the home of Mrs. 8. r. Thompson,
corner of Chillicothe and Madriver,
and will cost you rs cents each.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20
The Euterpeans Entertain.

Prof. Edward Baxter Perry, under
the auspices of the Euterpeans and
Mr.. ]. W. Denny, gave a very pleas
ing Piano-Lecture Recital in the
Christian church Tuesday evening to
a good house. The receipts were
sufficient to pay expenses and leave
something over s25 profit.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20
EXECUTORS SALE OF
PROPERTY.

E. J. Howenstine. executor of
Joseph Campbell, deceased, sold the
house and lot on west Sandusky ave
nue.. for the Campbell heirs, Thurs
day, at public outcry, to Harry Hoff-
ner at 81. 200.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20
Advance In Salaries.

Mailing Clerk Ed Fulton and Gener-
al Delivery Clerk, Miss Della Starrett
are rejoicing over an increase in
their salaries. Mr. Fulton will re-
ceive 81 900 and Miss Starrett 500.
They are both efficient clerks.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

Rev. Mr.. Fitzwater, of Sidney, will
hold meetings in the First Baptist
church of our city, the week before
the National Convention of the Ger
man Baptists, in which he will preach
on the book of Revelation.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20
Posted on Royalty.

Editor Republican:-The Gar of
Russia's mother was sister of Queen
Alexandra, Princess Dagmar of Den
mark. The King of England is an
uncle by marriage, of the present
Gar. Yours, II. P FULTON.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

The Presbyterians of Huntsville
had very profitable meetings last
week, under DIR. Bigger's preaching,
and at the communion services Sun
day, eleven persons united with the
church, by confessing Christ.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20
At the Christian Church.

The Rev. W. j. Wright, of Wash
ington City, will deliver an address
at the Christian church. Friday eve
ming at 7:30. Mr.. Wright is a fine
pulpit orator and all who will attend
will be more than repaid for the
same.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20
Hairdressing, Shampooing.

The Misses Margaret and Minervs
Lowry have opened parlors at 104 North
Elm, where they will be glad to dc
for ladies. Hair will be
well washed, thoroughly rinsed and
dried. You can set time TO come to
us or we will 60 to you. Phone 62S.
II THE LOWRY SISTERS.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20
Death of ChdS. M. Warren.

Mr.. c. NJ. Warren, of Barneston,
Neb., died Saturday. March IA, aged
about so years Charles is the last
of the family of Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin
Warren, who formerly lived in Belle
fontaine
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20
Lecture i'm West Liberty.

DR.. A A willets, the apostle of
sunshine, will lecture at the Opera
House. in West Liberty, March 80 on
'sThe Model Wife" The lecture will
be under the auspices of the Presby-
teriaus
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

With this number the very inter
esting serial story, THE Reformer,'
closes. Many of our readers have
expressed a high appreciation of the
story, esteeming it Sheldon's best
We shall soon begin another serial
"when Knighthood was in Flower.
which comes to us very highly rec
commended, and we have the exclu
sive use of it in Logan county.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20
LOStI

Monday morning, on the road from
my residence to Northwood. large
black leather mitten, with bnckskin
palm. Please leave at Kenyon's
store Rushsylvania or call and get
the mate. J. Z. SHAW.
Commissioners office.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

The Directors of the Citizens
Building and Loan have elected the
following officers: President, 1. n.
Gearing: Vice President, Charles Nc
Laughlin; Secretary, J. c. Brand.
Treasurer, John B. Williams; Solici-
tor, W. W. Riddle.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

Bob Young was arrested at Colum-
bus, Monday. and placed under bond
on charge ofirregularly selling whis-
key. 1t seems the profits were not
quite high enough to suit Bob and so
he doctored the stuff and sent it out
to his various agents throughout
the state, ard now Uncle Sans Off
GERS are after him.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20
MinOrCd EqqS For Setting.

Sittings of Minorca eggs, both sin
gle and rose comb, pure srtain, for
sale by the undersigned. The Minor
ca is a beautiful bird, good size. and
the best of all chickens, as layers.
ISRAEL & L. KINNEY.
Three miles East of Bellefontaine.
p. o. Zanesfield.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

Huber Miller's room was entered
last week, and an overcoat, pair OF
trousers and collection of $50 PEN
nies taken. This is the second theft
in that resid ence within a few
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

Miss Eta Skeen has fitted up mil
Hnery parlors over the Aunat store
that are pretty as picture. 1t is a
new thing in BellefOntaine for ladies
to go ups airs to buy an Easter hat,
but it will soon cease to be strange.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

handed in to the Executive Con
mittee, for the City and Townshi
Republican Primary tickets:
CORPORATION TICKET.
MAYOR.
J. b. Ranney.
DIR. J. W. Young.
w. S. DeFrees.
S. J. Southland.
w. G. Gearing.
PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL.
Charles f. Gamble.
Frank G. McCracken.
CoUNCILMEN.
At Large-John p. Cost, years.
n. v. Elliott, years.
Z. G. Daily, two years.
Chas. Morgenroth, 2 yr:
John c. Rhinehart, l VI
1st ward-John Foos.
Chas. w. Weymouth.
A. Emmons.
I'd ward
William Barton, two years.
Arthur Prettyman, two years.
c. C. Parker, two years.
Sd ward-T. II. Downs, one years.
J. w. Thatcher, one year.
4th Ward
Benz. F. Wable, two years.
SOLICITORS.
Luther Slough.
w. W. Riddle.
TREASURER.
J. NJ. Lawrence.
Elmer r. Gebby.
AUDITOR.
J.. Van Hise. -
Chas. w. Roebuck.
L. Z. Petit.
George F. wilkins.
BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE.
W. N. Marshal.
c. E. Doty.
Fred p. Starr.
Robert P. Dickinson
J. F. Roger.
A. E. Griffin
Sidney Nichols.
J. S. Fulton.
z. J. Short
ASSESSORS.
1st ward-w. R. Euans.
Daniel McPeck.
I'd ward-Jerry Overholser.
Paul Batch.
Sd ward-E. Barnett.
John S. Smith.
4th Ward-Frank Fox.
SCHOOL BOARD.
(Two-to-elect.)
J. E. West.
r. B Wood.
TOWNSHIP TICKET.
Trustee-John Hoffman.
VIM. Seaman.
Treasurer-J. III. Snyder.
Supervisors-N. Pr. Dis. No. B
W. S. Kemper.
Assessors-N. Pr.-John III. Dowell.
John X. Townsend
S. Pr.-Wm. T. Krouskrop.
]. NJ. Miller.
Constable.
J. A. Shriver.
S. L. Dow.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

Rev. and Mrs. Charles Farnsworth
have rented rooms in the Smucker
Block, in West Liberty, and will
move from the Logan County Chill
dren's Home to that village next
week
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20
SOROSIS. SKIRTS

SOROSIS. SKIRTS
Are unsurpassed for fit
and finish. They can be had
at our store from ST to So
each. The workmanship on
the 81 garments is just as
good as on the So. Every
seam is stitched so there are
no raw edges.
ALFRED BUTLER.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

LosT-Pair of check lines between
Bellefontaine and Braden's lake.
Finder please leave at Pittman's har'
ness shop. T. NJ. Kennedy, West
Liberty, Ohio.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

There is a clique in the city, and
they are working for each other and
they have parcelled out all places
under the city government to their
riends Down the clique.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

The Sunday School Convention at
West Liberty Monday and Tuesday
last was a grand success all round.
A more full report will appear when
the Secretary gets his official report
rreuared
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20
II Was the Day After.

1t was only shower, just before
day, but it satisfied the believers of
signs who say, SIT always rains on
ST. Patrick's Day or the day after"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20
EGGS.

Barred and White Plymouth Rock
eggs for sale. Barred:-Bradley. E
B. Thompson and Richardson strain;
White:-U. r. Fishel strain. Send
for price of eggs and catalogue.
MIAMI POULTRY YARDS.
Quincy, Ohio
T. f. Spellman, Prop. 2I-Stei
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20
Feed Grindin0.

We crush corn and grind all kinds
of chop feed, and have chop feed for
sale. KELLER & DOwELL.
20-6tef
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

The announcement for the Sunday
School convention al Middleburg for
next Sunday was premature by one
week. 1t will be the % instead of the
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

A trolley wire touched telephone
wire Monday and about 80 telephones
were burned out on Sandusky and
Madriver streets.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

Maple syrup has been about one
fourth of crop this year, and farm
ers who were so kind as to supply their
re gular customers early, will prob
ably do without syrup for their own
families
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

The Opera Block is being overhaul
ed With paint and paper through
out, it will be greatly improved.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20
Livery Barn Owners Change.

Messrs. Earl Kitchen and Albert
Marshall, from near Huntsville, have
leased the Black ten-cent barn.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

Last few days. Closing out sale.
Bargains in Spring Hats and dry
goods. Miss WoosNAM,
North Side Court House.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

There were l52 delegates in atten-
rance at the Sunday School conven-
tion held in West Liberty, Monday
and Tuesday of this week.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

The next lecture in the UuiOn Ly-
ceum course, will be at the Presbpte.
rian church. March %.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20
LOCAL BREVITIES

Mr.. Will Morgan will erect three
new houses out on north Main street.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

The mercury marked ~ in the
shade, yesterday, March 1s, 1908, at
o'clock p. m, and 76 Wednesday by
the Government thermometer.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

The Euterpeans will meet next
Tuesday evening with Mrs. Claire
Southland at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. Q. A. Campbell.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

The report of the Commission on
the hard coal strike, will be made to
President RooseTelt, tomorrow. 1t
Is unanimous
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20
Seed Potatoes for Sale.

OOOU Vsos0Oo EOf OoHO'
125 bushels Early Six Weeks Mar
ket.
16 bushels Early Rose.
200 bushels potatoes for eating.
G. E. HAMILTON, Harper.
Enquire at Geo. Spry's Grocery.
23-4wf
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

Mr.. C. G. Kennedy was nominated
for member of Board of Public Ser
vice in Urbana, Monday.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

Davis Brothers have dissolved part
nership. Mr.. J. G. Davis now owns
the Jewelry Store in Bellefontaine,
and his brother the store in Gallon.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

Davis Brothers will soon have the
front of their store modernized.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

When writing to a gentleman. a
ady, or a newspaper, do not use a
lead pencil
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20
Salt Salt Salt!

Just received a car load of nice
salt, fine meadow and dairy.
I4t4 KERR BROS.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

We here especially wish to call
attention to Wallace knives. They
are first copper plated over the
steel, then heavy nickle plated,
then a full triple plate of silver.
They make what we believe to be
the best knife.
Knives and forks are 81 and
81 so per set.
Also 1S47 Rogers Bros. "silver
plate that wears" in profusion.
1S41 Rogers Bros. knives and
forks So so per set.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20
Primary Candidates.

The following names have been
handed in to the Executive Com
mittee, for the City and Township
Republican Primary tickets:
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-03-20

T. f. Spellman, Prop.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-23
SHYL.OCk

Shylock was the man who
wanted a pound of human
flesh. There are many
Shylocks now the GONZALES
cent, the consumptive, the
sickly child, the pale young
woman, all want human flesh
and they can get it-take
SCOTS Emulsion.
SCOTS Emulsion is flesh
and blood, bone and muscle.
Itfeeds the nerves, strengthens
the digestive organs and they
feed the whole body.
For nearly thirty years
SCOTS Emulsion has been the
great giver of human flesh.
We will send you couple of
ounces free.
SCOTT g. BOVINE. Chemists.
4o9-415 Pearl Street, New York;
soc. and fI.oo all druggists.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-23
Pass Pole Ordinance.

The Common Council at a special
session last evening passed an ordin-
ance governing the electric light
and telephone poles that now stand
in the city limits, and prescribing
the regulations for new poles that
will be set.
The law is in line with similar
ordinances passed in a majority OF
cities in the state and is a step to-
wards public improvement.
The new law will be printed in
full in Wednesdays issue.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-23
Notice.!

To the Public: l wish to say in
behalf of the Lancaster hospital,
after having passed four weeks
there subsequent to an operation,
that I am more than pleased with
the treatment there received.
Nothing was left undone by Dr..
Gault and nurses to make every
thing pleasant and assist IN my re-
covery. GRACE WILKINSON.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-23
COUNTRY HAS BEEN LAID WASTE
Miraculous Part Is That No Lives Have
Been Reported ost.

Been Reported ost.
Ashland, Kan, May 22.-This place
and large portion of the country have
been laid waste by cyclone The dam
age will be great, and it is considered
miraculous that no lives were lost. So
far as is known nobody was killed,
and none in Ashland injured severe
ly 1t is reported from the country
districts that some were fatally in
jured. The indications are that the
storm was worse in the country than
in town.
The business section of Ashland was
not damaged to any great extent. The
residence portion suffered most The
homes of J. P. Campbell, M. G. Stew
enson, G. B. Nunemacher, ]. A. Van
Orsdell, w. L. Ainsworth and e. r.
Kerns were completely wrecked. AS
many as fifty houses are partly demol-
ished. Campbell Stevenson and Aims
worth were injured when their houses
went down.
The fine fruit farm Of T. r. Kerns
was swept clean of trees and buildings.
The Theis ranch house was destroyed,
and trees and wind mills are down in
all directions. A large number of cat
tie are killed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-23
Scrap Iron Men Organize.

Indianapolis, May 22.-The Indiana
Scrap Iron Dealers association to in
clude dealers at Terre Haute, Muncie.
Jacksonville Qlls.), and also those OF
Cincinnati and Chicago, is being
formed to oppose the efforts of the
United States Steel and independent
mills to reduce prices of scrap iron,
used in barn iron.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-23
Firebug Who Is 12 Years Old.

Chicago, May Paul Corcoran,
II years old, started the fire which
made thirty-tive families homeless and
destroyed property amounting to S105,-
900 Tuesday night, so that he aeeuld
see the fremen at work. This he
states in a confession signed by him
at the Sheffield avenue police sta
ton, where he is prisoner. The boy
lives at 497 Sheffield avenue.