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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

The arguments that are being put
forth that natural gas is not eco
nomical will not stand in the light of
evidence to the contrary on every
side where it is taking the place of
coal and artificial gas.-Daily Exam
liner.
The Examiner reasons from wrong
premises. Natural gas is not expen-
sive when there is a good supply,
and when it is furnished cheap. And
then only. Natural gas is cheap in
Columbus, but expensive in other
places: where companies that got
control of it, ran up prices. and
where the supply ran short. Per
haps, the Examiner has not heard OF
great factories pulling up and leav'
ing natural gas fields, because gas
got scarce or high priced. "Mebbe'
they never heard that Urbana sold
out her own natural gas system, tha,
cost her some $3.50, 900: nor that nat
ural gas cities have the shivers ever,
time there is a severe cold spell
There are many things our people d.
not understand about this question
and the effort to railroad the matte
through, looks like there was some
thing behind It. But natural gas
not cheap when it is put up In pric
by companies that have got contrC
of it: where you can't get regula
| supply; nor where people have
. freeze out every time that JAG
Frost comes around with Zero at hl
elbow
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17
The Boston Tea Party.

DR.. and Mrs. Chalfant returned
from the Boston trip, Wednesday
night. They took in Canada and
Montreal. in their itinerary.
Miss Caller and Miss Mccormick
stopped to visit the Hawthorne's in
New York State.
Mrs. Coulter and Miss Parker re-
mained in Boston visiting friends.
Miss Dow and Miss Dodds are visit
ing Philadelphia and Washington,
enroute home.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17
Stand By Your Own.

1t is right, and it pays, to stand by
your friends.
1t is right, and 10 pays to patronize
your neighbors-the people of your
own town, county and country, in
preference to foreigners. That is
the reason we have a National tariff
and grant city licenses. It helps
those who will help you. 1t keeps
your money at home to build up the
interests of your city and country.
The Bell Telephone Company is a
great foreign Trust. 1t is now en-
deavoring to break down the home
telephone company. The Trust ques-
tion is thus brought face to face to
to our citizens. Will they support a
Trust? or will they continue to pat
ronize a home company, that was or
ganized to accommodate the people
in a field (Bellefontaine and Logan
county, which the Great Trust aban-
doned, because the people would not
pay them "a month rental for the
use of their instruments?
This Home Company is made up of
our own citizens-none of whom are
above the average capitalists of our
community. They stepped in, to give
our people cheap service, where they
had none. The money paid them
goes to your fellow citizens, who live
here, invest their means here, pay
49,. ha~o ,rd n,+rari1a your atnres
groceries, dealers, papers, farmers,
and mechanics. The money that
goes to the Bell company goes to
wealthy millionaires of other States.
Should you change from company
that has given you service the Bell
refused; turn your back on your
neighbors, and on your own interests,
to help company that treated you
so shabbily, and that has no claim
on you?
As to what the Bell Company will
do to run out our home system, we
can only Judge from what it has done
| in other towns. In order to get a
hold here again. twill grant cheap
rates-which it refused beforehand
will probably give you your instru-
ments free for a year, and when it
gets you in its power, will do as it
pleases.
One thing that will result from
this, is certain. If the Bell company
gets any patrons it will divide the
service. If it should get half that
the home company has, every patron
of the home service would lose half
the people he is now connected with,
or would have to patronize both COM
panies and pay both companies.
This is something that would serious
ly impair our telephone service, and
do so for all time. One service is
the ideal service for any town-both
on account of its being cheaper, and
because 1t gives one greater num-
Der of persons to phone to.
We trust our citizens will seriously
consider this question. 1t is in your
interest, we write. We have no stock
in the home company, no interest
but what -ou have; but we would
think it a great mistake If our citi-
zens should make it possible to es-
tablish two systems here; and IL the
present patrons of the phone will
stand by the home company we viii
not be troubled with a dual system
The new system and instruments
II - ..-t1 txs,I I.s.A
ter soon-far sooner than any new
system can be established.
Let well enough alone.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

Csc ar Mohrman, the little son of
Mr.. Ralph MOhrman, of south Detroit
street, shot his mother in the arm
while handling a gun. Wednesday
morning. The gun was loaded with
a shot cartridge, and some of the
shot struck the mother IN the arm,
slightly wounding her.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17
G. A. r. Appointments.

Commander Yingling, has appoint
ed r. S. Kerr, Aide, and K. B. Piatt'
Inspector. on his staff, and they
will go with headquarters to attend
G. A. r. Encampmenti in San Francis
CO, next month. We congratulate
our friends on their appointment. and
Commander Yingling on his selections.
The boys will have a splendid time
All the Pacific coast will lay them
selves out to do them honor.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17
Halrdfesslns. Shampoolna.

The Misses Margaret and Minerva
Lowry have opened parlors az 1O4 North
Elm, where they will be glad to do
shampooing for ladies. Hair will be
well washed, thoroughly rfnsed and
dried. You can set time to come to
us or we will go to you. Phone 62s.
tt THE LOWRY SISTERS.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

1t might be little interesting for
the City Council to order an investi-
CATION to see if there is a scheme to
lease or sell out our city gas works,
and If so who is in it. 1t wouldn't
pan out as rich as the st. Louis invest
igation, but it would make interest
ing reading.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

A new comet, almost overhead,
east of the milky way, and not far
from it, may be seen, without tele-
scope. 1t is growing brighter. and
astronomers say it will be the bright
est we have had in ten years. 1t is
southwest of the dipper and has two
tails
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

That failing or in weight, ambi-
tion, strength, and vitality so preva-
lent during the hot weather. can be
promptly stopped and a gaining pro-
cess begun with Hagee's Cordial of
Cod Liver Oil. 1t stops the waste
and rebuilds the damage. Hagee's is
not the greasy kind
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17
The POpe'S Condition.

The Pope was worse last evening,
and another operation was decided
upon, but it was postponed till today.
An incision has to be made to re-
move the pus from his lungs. BE
was conscious last evening but very
weak
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17
Corded Madras.

About 20 pieces OF white corded
madras with neat small black figure,
goods are "a inches wide, retail value
about 35c; we are anxious to close
them and price them at 121zc; we never
bought any better wearing or more
honest goods for near this price.
II. M. ANNAT.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17
Wash Goods.

Within the last ten days there has
been quite a space made in our stock,
still to-day we possibly have over 200
pieces OF wash. goods. pretty big lot to
have at this season, but there is close
to two months and a half OF weather
for thin goods to come. You will
find the price attractive as well as the
quality. II. NJ. ANNAT.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

The young people of the United
Presbyterian church held an inform
al reception at the residence of DR..
and Mrs. E C. Simpson, Tuesday
evening, in honor of Miss Laura
Cleland, who goes as missionary to
India in September.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

A leading educator, at Chautauqua,
who had been at the National Educa-
tional Convention at Boston. says it
was a failure; that the crowd was so
large, that but few could hear, and
but little was learned Many spent
their time in sightseeing.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

The Fair Managers, Wednesday,
awarded the contract for erecting
the Educational Building, to s. w.
Mclean, at $685. There were three
bids. Its location has not yet been
decided upon.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

Court statistics in Allen county
show that 103 divorces were granted
there, for the year ending July ], and
IS cases were still pending. This
shows that a greater evil than toy
pistols is needing attention, just
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

The jury at Hamilton found Knapp,
the fiend who killed his wife and
others, guilty of murder in the first
degree. with no oreccommendation for
mercv
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

A railroad depot is to be built. it is
reported, at Russell Point, by the
Sandusky Southwestern company
whatever that is. Lakeview will
have to hustle to beat Russell.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

Some 400 people were served at the
supper given in the Christian church
Tuesday evening, as the conclusion
of the Red and Blue contest in the
Sabbath school, which added so ma
terially to the membership of the
srhoo1
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

Mr.. John Gregcry has accepted a
position with the American Gas and
Coke Company, of Hamilton, Ohio,
and will leave here next Monday.
Hamilton will gain a good citizen
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

Pony Mopps was killed at Middle
town, Ohio. July 5, by falling of a
load of hay. Pony was little sawed
on fello " who lived in our city num-
Der of years ago, and tended to his
own business.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

Kerr Brothers have decided to
move their warehouse-to the Cotter
lot, just south of their present loca-
tion, and will extend their sidetrack
across Auburn avenue,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17
Dress Goods.

Our dress goods counter begins to
have a decidedly Fall appearance;
there are 96 pieces OF new goods opened
in Fall and Winter styles. Should
you not care to look through the full
pieces you will find samples on sample
cards, ready for your inspection.
II, M, ANNAT.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

The ladies of the Lutheran church
will hold a market in the room lately
occupied by W. b. Spittle, on West
Columbus avenue, Saturday, July Is.
II will open at 9 a. m.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

A fire in the Toohey woodshed call
ed out the department, Tuesday
morning, and gave host of people a
chance to take little exercise.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17
EmbrOideries at lOc.

There are four boxes each a special
number priced at 10c yard, there are
insertions, headings, medium and
wide edgings, all priced at 10c, best
value ever bought in this house.
H M ASNAT
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

Mr.. Herman Herskovits has pur-
chased the Howenstine & Huston lot
on North Main. next to Mrs. Stough's.
and will erect a good residence.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

Mr.. Emery Light, of Marysville,
has accepted position as clerk in
the Klopfenstein store. next door to
the REPUBLICAN office.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

The infant daughter of Prof March
had a finger crushed in a clothes
wringer, Tuesday.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17
Sun Umbrellas.

There is an assortment OF so to
choose from, rain proof taffeta with
fancy handles, some sterling silver
mounted, others natural box wood
sticks; they are priced at $1.50.
H M ANNAT
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

E Patterson & Son brought the first
new wheat to our market Monday.
It is of good quality, but reports are
that the crop is light.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

1t Is rumored that the Alta Cement
Company's plant, which is near Rush
sylvania, is TO be sold to Cincinnati
and Columbus parties
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

On the question of leasing our gas
works, the two dailies blow hot and
cold. equal to the weather.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

The ladies of the Yves. Liberty Nj.
z Church cleared s65 on their San
dusky excursion.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17
Tuckines and All-over
EmbroiderieS.

Possibly 20 pieces OF fine tuckings
with lace insertion and all-over en-
broideries priced at SOC yard; about
half their value. II. M. ANNAT.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17
Mercerized Chambray.

A case OF 80 pieces opened last week
is more than half sold, 1214c yard
regular value 25c. II. Nj. ANNAT.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17
Shell Hair Pins.

A new line OF novelty shell hair pins
received yesterday, they are priced 10,
Is and 23c, also line OF bead neck
laces opened yesterday popular prices
10 to 23c. H. NJ. ANNAT.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17
Embroidered Linen.

pieces opened at domestic counter,
also 4 pieces black and white embroid-
cred batiste, both priced at 19c, about
half value. II. M. ANNAT.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17
MAYOR HAVlLAND'S
Budget Presented to the City
Council. Tuesday
Evening.

To the Honorable President and Members
of the Council, BelIeiontainc, Ohio-Gen-
tlsmen:
1 herewith present my Budget" for
the tax levy year 1908. In one column
you will find the amount asked for by
the different departments. and in an
other the amount allowed by me:
THE DEPARTMENT oF PUBLIC SAFETY.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17
Silk and Linen.

Those SOC silk and linen novelties
are cutting 25c yard, about 15 styles,
also about as many styles OF fancy
coronation cord priced 25c.
II, NJ. ANNAT,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17
Silk Ginghams.

Priced at 19c yard to close, IA
styles, not a poor one in the lot; reg
ular value SOC. III. M. ANNAT.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

The grocery clerks of Springfield,
will have an outing at Silver Lake,
on the 22d-
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17
LOCAL BREVITIES

Crbana is to have an enlarged and
improved court house
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17
C0rsets.

A case of corsets and taped girdles
opened this morning, five styles, SOC,
75c and 81. III, Nj. ANNAT.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

have also made the computation as
to the mills to be assessed according
to the above statement, against each
dollar OF the valuation OF property re-
turned for taxes in the corporation,
for each Of the four funds, which is as
follows:
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

Found, child's white dress and
linen dresser scarf Enquire at Al
fred Butler's store
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

Cypher's Anti Fly Pest, easy to
apply, safe to use, lasting in effect.
For sale at Frazer's.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

Fleck's Louise Killer, 25c pound
at Frazer's Drug Store.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

Buy your Camera Supplies at
Frazer's Drug Store.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

DEF ARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH.
Six-tentn as of a mill amounting to---Sl GEO 90
GENERAL EXPENSE FUND.
One mill and three-tenths amount
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

Frazer sells "Jap-A-Lac" the
great interior finish.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-17

Also full line of bathing Suits Your money cheeruiiy ref
whenever you prefer same to your purchase.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-03-13
The I.fou's Share.

One night an officer lay sleeping on a camp bedstead within an nclosure in lion land. A lion on the prov sniffed the whereabouts of the whxe man and greatly desired to make much closer acquaintance with him. So ii leaped over the inclosure. but such was the force of its spring that it turned the bedstead upside down. thus unknowingly protecting the sleep CT. The lion. however. thought it was sure of its prey and, hastily snatching up the pillow. bounded away with it into the desert-to consume it at it's leisure. But the pillow must have proved very queer titbit.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-03-13
WORKNEN| | F----... -...-s5

You should visit your lodge at least occasionally and help the faithful off cers who are keeping your beneficiary certificate valid, says the Empire State Workman. They would give you the glad hand and be pleased to see you. Encourage them. When lodge night rolls around. you shouldn't again be numbered with the absentees.
 With 8 membership of nearly zoo o9o, the 4. O. U. w. has done an inca}cuia- ble amount of good, disbursing to the widows and orphans millions of dol lars in their hour of greatest need.
 A full attendance of members at each regular meeting adds to the prosperity of the lodge.
 The order begins the year in excellent shape, and every indication points to a successful year.
 The supreme lodge has issued the new digest, which has been in prepara- ton during the past two years by Fast Grand Master Workman Barrows of New Jersey.
 The order is thirty four years old and nearly 5O0,OO0 strong.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-03-13
Fashion Notes.

FlOunces and frills are more popular than they have been in years and har, moniZe subtly with the fichus and col lars and elbow sleeves and all the oth CT 1S30 touches.
 A dotted net gown. all frills from bertha to skirt | n, is simple and dainty and needs only an artistically draped girdIe in various shades of some one color to make it as effective as many an elaborate gown.
 The broad drape girdle plaited at the back. caught with big rhinestones or pearl buttons and jaboting into pOstil ion hasques is q favOrite, and the silk or ribbon girdle tied with jerky up standing bows and short ends stays in style. Tbe soft tulle or mousseline scarf wound about tie waist and knot. ted with iong ends at the left s!Ge is also rOpClar.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-03-13
Brotherhood of the Union.

A number of the members of the Brotherhood have formed what is term ed the Lippard college as nseans of improving degree work and advaneins the general interests of the order.
 The purpose Of the college is to give a proper rendition of the jnitiatory work and to so perfect the members in the beautiful and impressive ceremony as to make a lasting impression upon the candidates
 It is also contemplated as q part 0! the plans of the college to give instruc. ton to new circles officers iR rAe prop CT performance of their work, so as to secure uniformity of work in all cir. c,es.
 Supreme Exemplifier o. ". c. Whfn. ns has been elected president of the college, and a number of supreme and grand officers are taking lively inter. pst in the movement.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-03-13
THE OUTLOOK IS GOOD.

From every section of Southern Ari- zona comes the good news of favorable industrial conditions. Grass and weeds are making rapid growth on all the cattle ranges, which puts a smile on the face of the cattlemen and later will replenish his bank account which has had a severe strain during recent years, because of serious drougths and consequent scarcity of feed for the herds depending on the range for sub sistence.
 The cattlemen are not the only ben efciaries of the heavy snows and frequent rains that visited this sec ton during the winter. The agricultur- al valleys are insured a good supply of water for irrigation purposes and the present crop season gives promise of being one of the best for years. In many localities where the drought has prevented any cultivation for two years, farmers are now busy getting in crops and diverting the water from rivers and mountain streams to their benefit. At Fort Grant, where no crops lave been planted for three years, much planting is being done. There is hardly doubt that good crops of barley, hay and corn will be produced, Irrigated by a mountain stream.
 nnl Of ~ho ita ranch, gives 1t out that he considers the crop season so favorable that he will this year plant thousand acres Of corn on his possessions, north of Wiilcox.
 Reports have been verified that in Ike mountains which give to the Gila river it's supply of water there has rot been as much snow deposited during the previous five years as has the last three months. This snow will melt gradually and run down into the river until May and in many places Sse snow will not all disappear be lore Inc m1ddle of June.
 The mining industry was never SC active. A great amount of capital from Michigan is seeking investment in Southern Arizona, especially in the copper districts. In the Bisbee distric, there are some half dozen new com panies, backed by capital from the Michigan copper district. These men Are engaged in important develop Kent work and are spending vast Amounts of money. They are practi cal mining men and the fact that they lave been attracted to Arizona has caused capital from other sections tc Aeek investments in the territory. A great deal of development work is also being done in the CIifton-Morenci dis trict.