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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-07-15

Edmund Derscl. former member OF
the house OF delegates of st. Louis.
was. on the Sth. given q sentence Of
two wears in the Missouri penitentiary
by Judge Jesse Mcdonald. for accept
ing bride Of s. 500 for hts vote ou the
city lighting deal in 1893.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-07-15
Merchant Mnrine.

I'VE lenounce The ship subsidy h.l re-
Gently passed ht The United States sem
- as an ubiquitous appropriation ~
public funds far private purposes aud a
wasttful. illogical and useless attempt 20
DFerC m- los subsidy THE distractions
raised hy republican legislation 90 The
growth ANA development Of American
commerce Ou the sea.
we favor IN. uphuNding ~ a mcr-
chant marine without new 0r additional
burdens upon tho people and without
nourties from the public treasury
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-07-15

" r. Morgan. assayer. presiden; and
general manager Of the Gr4lse Noun
tain Gold Mining Co. was found dead,
on The eth. in a lodging house in Den
YER. Col lie had committed suicide.
He was .ne the first number deporied
from Cripple Greek. Letters left by
him show thai he had been threat
ened
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-07-15

An attempt made on the sth. to
.l0the the igorrotes a, NE Verbs
fair with the new form Of dress OF.
dered by the war department. proved
successful Three Of the 500
had been ordered 10 appear at IA,
ternoon dance wearing tho new
trousers recently made under ti
pervision 81 Gov. Il X Hunt. LITER
having made their appearance In taeir
new garments the Igoruttcs dive q ID
themselves Of all but the gee str
and declined to burden themselvcs &, tn
any additional articles OF apparel
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-07-15

Oliver W. Stewart cha man Of the
prohibition national committee. has
made a statement positively denying
that DIR Silas c Swallow had declined
The prohibition nomination for presi-
dent. lie was equally positive IN de-
nying the rumor hat the party man
aeers has re-eugaeed Tomiinron lall
al indianapolis and that the delegates
10 the rational convention were 10 be
reassembled
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-07-15

Rev. Silas c. Swallow on the 7th.
mailed a brief letter TO National Chair
man Stewart az Chicago. advising him
III his acceptance OF the nomination for
president by the prohibition national
convention at indianapolis. June 90,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-07-15

Judge Alton Brooks Parker OF New
York. was nominated. on the first bal
lot. for president Of the United States,
By the Democratic national conven-
ton. az St Louis. at 5:35 a. NJ or the
9Th. after an allnight session devoted
10 nominating and seconding speeches,
punctuated by noisy demonstrations.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-07-15

In the first four days of registration
for Rosebud Indian lands 10000 people
rad registered. Commissioner Rich
ards. Of tie general land office. stated
10 Senator x. J. Gamble that in his
opinion the rush would grow stronger
daily.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-07-15

A waterspout. accompanied by ;er-
rife wind. passed through Clinton, @
r.. and vicinity. on the 9Th. in which
SIX persons were killed and several IN
jured
Report says here is To truth p the
story circulated in the United States
by news agency that the pore s1f-
fered from an attack OF paip.taaon Of
ne heart on the 9Th.
Gen. Jos Fl Lewis. famous as com
mander Of the orphan brigade in
The confederacy dropped dead on the
9TH az Frankfort. by. He was chief
justice OF the court OF appeals Tor more
than twenty years.
on the 5th, Olyin Gray and Lucy
Pine. children of farlners o. Union
county. South Dakota. took strychnine
and died in each cther's arms They
were lovers, and their union was not
approved by their parents
Rev. Silas c. Swallow ON the eth.
mailed a brief letter 70 National Chair
man Stewart at Chicago. advising him
III his acceptance OF the nomination for
president by the prohibition hatiohai
convention al Indianapolis. June ~.
cant A T. Nahan. United States
h"' ,.'- -,
a." .-e ''-i az
a
John Coiomo NJ r. presumed anu
many prominent peF.ohs We're present
,-.-.,
III 'He "'a, ioui r~' o7- -
TOT f'os' 't'" i'l''''l-
faa REGISTERED Noi1-ili ss - 49,
.tu1' Oh - i'.'-
90 senator \. - an. l'- '.'''- - -
pP-ll'"n '"9
r5r,,,d porsc, former member Of
Tho borss NJ DELEGATES of ST Louis.
Ma on the Sin. given sentence OF
two wears in the Missouri penitentiary
bv Judge Jesse Mcdonald. for accept
ing bride OF s.. 800 for hts vote ou the
city lighting deal in 1899.
-
Judge Alton Brooks Parker OF New
lot. for president Of the United States,
by the Democratic national conyen-
ton. az st. Louis. at 5:35 a. N or the
gth. after an allnight session devoted
10 nominating and seconding speeches,
punctuated by noisy demonstrations.
" Il. Morgan. assayer. presiden; and
general manager OF the Gr@ise Noun
on The eth. in a lodging house in Den
YER, Col. He had committed suicide
He was sne the first number deported
from Cripple Creek. Letters left by
him show thai he had been threat
ened
~
Charles II Meyer. president Of the
Western Federation Of Miners. was re-
leased from custody by Sheriff Bell Of
furnishing bonds for $4,000 on he
charges OF murder and melting riot.
filed against him at Cripple Creek
Bonds were provided by a guarantee
company
~
Geo + Kroehl. president OF the First
national bank Of Asbury Park, y. J.,
which some time ago was put into the
hands Of a receiver was. on the eth
acquitted in the United States court
ID the books OF The bank The verdict
was found by the jury under direction
Of the court.
On the eth. six miners and union
sympathizers were run on. OF Victor.
Col BY 25 masked men and ordered
never 10 return 10 Teller county. They
declare they we're horsewhipped and
told if they were caught in the dis
irict again they would be lvnched The
men boarded train for Denver and
viii lodge a formal complaint with
Gov. Peabody.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-07-15
ciNiI service.

The democratic party stands c0mmit-
led % the principles ~ civil service re-
form. ard we demand their honest. Just
and impartial enforcement.
We dennunce the republican party FOR
lis continuous and sinister enCroach-
ments upon the spirit and operation Of
civil service rules. whereby 10 has arOi-
trariiy dispensed with examinations for
ufnCe in the interest ~ flvOrites and
ampioycl an manner OF devices 20 over
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-07-15

Capt A T. Alahan. United States
navy. retired. was the guest OF honor
on the 9th at the dinner OF the lmperi-
al Federati league in London Sir
John Colomb. NJ p- presided. and
many prominent per.cns We're present
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-07-15
The Isthminn Canal.

our party having long and earnestly
advocated the construction ~ interOceanc
canal for the purpose ~ national defense
and commerce between inc states and
with foreign nations W. favor the early
completion OF the isthmisn canal
But while making this declaration and
accepting the results ass uu accomplished
and irreversihie fact We can not too
fOTCihly express our tlaappruNal 81 IA.
methods by which. Doc disregard OF The
uslEca and obligations az International
law and treaty obligations. the canal
route has been acquired. pT TOO sulcmuly
record our hope That this precedent III
defiant diplomacy may never nn used
against ua % our hum liatiou and iniurs.
trusts aud Unlawful combinations
Wr recognize that thc gigantlc trusts
and mbinatiuus designed 10 enable cdp-
iial GO secure more than ne just share n
tnN iuiut product Of capital lnN labor ana
which have been fos'ct.d And prnmofed
luier republican iult 49, q rTrr~.tg I1
beneficial competition and az obstacle 10
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-07-15

We favor statehood ipr oklahoma and
me indian territory statehood for Ari-
IONA. statehood for New Mexico and n
territorial government for Porto Rico
Election Of senators nv the People.
We favor the election ~ United states
senators % direct vote " the people"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-11-15

As this city has during the past few
months been making an effort to have
the proposed new state tuberculosis
hospital located near here, it will be Of
interest to know that on Saturday last
the commission appointed by the last
legislature TO choose q site for the hos
pital met in Columbus and adopted q
resolution providing these require
ments for the site:
s'It snail include not less than $50
acres of land.
ga portion Of this land shall be not
less than 800 feet above the level
ga certain part Of it must be tim
bered.
ssThe land must afford a suitable
sight for buildings. sloping south
southeast or south-southwest, and be
well sheltered from prevailing winter
winds. 1t must also offer a pleasing
landscape.
"The soil must be dry, pure. easily
drained. and at least 100 acres shal
have good agricultural qualities.
"The sight must not be more thar
three miles from a railway station,
and not less than one mile from an!
city or village"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-11-15

Attorney and Mrs. E. K Campbell
entertained members of ''the old
crowd" Saturday evening at their
north Detroit street home, compliment
tary to DIR. and Mrs. J. h Wilson,
who We're married thirty years ago
that day ir the home where the recep-
tion was held. There were about twen-
ty five guests present, among them DR..
Wilson's father from Kenton, who is q
gentleman eighty-six years of age. The
brides father and mother were also
present and number ssof guests who
had also been in attendance at the
wedding in eighteen seventy four. De-
licious refreshments were served and q
heart shaped brides cake was passed.
Guessing games were the feature of
entertainment and many were the
laughs called forth when the gentle
men tried to guess whether a certain
lsdy's gown had a sweep to the skirt
or another fair ones shoes were laced
or buttoned. The evening will serve as
pleasant reminder to DIR. and Mrs.
Wilson of this important period in
their lives.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-11-15
SPECIALS.

Quincy, Ohio, Nov. 12.-It all hap
psned from GoeDel's buggy shaft rum
ming into the horse belonging to Mr..
Staley. A week or so ago by accident
Staley and Goebels vehicles clashed
together. Staley's fine horse, it is
said, died from the accident. Staley
wanted Goebel to pay part of the
horses value and, it is said, Mr.. Goe-
bel refused. Before q Justice of the
Peace here Friday the case was heard
by jury. Goebel was represented by
Attorney W. c. Huston, of Bellefon-
taine, and Staley by Attorney John r.
Cassidy, of Bellefontaine. Staley want
ed damages and the court ruled that he
was not entitled to the same. So the
case rests.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-11-15

Effie Powers (2:0s14), the widely
known pacing mare. several years ago
the most popular harness mare being
raced on half mile circuits through
Ohio, is to be sold this week. To
thoroughly understand and rightly
admire this wonderful mare one must
consider the facts that Effie was racing
when Cresceus was foaled. while The
Abbot, Lord Derby, Directly, Star
Pointer. Hal billiard and John r.
Gentry, which horses have raced
against her. have finished their ca
reers and been retired. But it is not
so with sold Aunt Effie'' as she is yet
in the ring sound of wind and limb
and ready to do battle with the best of
them again next season. Effie Powers
beyond doubt is queen of the half
mile tracks of the country. She Is
now fourteen years old. For ten years
she has been campaigned and last year
she won more money than any other
free-for all PAGER around tine half mile
tracks. In speaking Of this gamy
mare il is Of interest to note that ID.
W. Brenneman. proprietor of the Elm
Grove Farm at Decatur. Ill, th'
breeder of Effie Powers, died last week
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-11-15
A meeting of the Ohio Fair Man

A meeting of the Ohio Fair Man.
ayers Association will be held in
Springfield December IA and Is. OF
the officers of the association E. Pat
Chamberlin, of this city, is both Sec
retary and Treasurer and also mem
ber of the Legislative committee. DR..
W. II. Hinkle. of DeGraff, is the
second vice president.
The headquarters will be held in the
Arcade hotel and the meetings in The
Springfield Common Pleas court room.
On December 10 Logan county peo-
pie will deliver addresses ON the fol
lowing subjects:
"Are Spscisl Attractions Financial
Successr"-Mayor W. 7. Haviland. oi
Bellefontaine.
Arrangement and Display of Fin,
Art and Needle work"-Mrs. E. Pa
Chsmbsrlin, of Bellefontaine.
Expert Judges and Starters
John p. Akin, of Bellefontaine.
Officers win be elected at the meet
ing.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-11-15
SICK FOLKS.

An improvement is reported in the
condition of Mrs Mary A Bennett,
widow of Judge Bennett, who is i'll
Mrs. Smith R. Thompson is able to
SIT up and be at home TO her friends
after several days severe illness with
lagrippe.
No change is reported today in the
condition of County Engineer James
Wonders who is i'll with typhoid fever.
Geo. g. Allen is confined to his
home by an attack of quinsy.
Mira E. K. Campbell is indisposed
and is staying at the home of her
mother for several days.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-11-15

Judge Duncan Dow Monday morning
charged the jury for the November
term of Common Pleas Court. Frank
Simpson will act as foreman and the
duties of the body may keep it busy
until Thursday noon. Judge Dow COW
cred the following offenses in his
charge:
Gambling: Selling lottery tickets.
Intimidating or influencing witness
es. The particular case to be consid-
cred will be one where an employer
threatened to discharge an employee ii
he left his work to testify in case on
which he was subpoenaed.
Neglecting to provide for children
Two cases.
Larceny.
Assault and battery.
Shooting with intent to wound.
Malicious destruction of property.
Violating liquor laws: Selling oi
Sunday, selling to minors. violating
provisions of Beal law.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-11-15

]. ]. Willis. a Cincinnati travelling
man, well known here, was in the city
Thursday enroute from Sandusky to
his home. He received letter while
in Sandusky and in it was certified
check for SIS, 1ss. 30 which had been
left him by an old aunt he had not
heard from for years A dispatch says
that some time agu Mr.. Willis had
been notified by the administrator of
his aunt's estate. that she had died
and requested that an address where
he could be found be forwarded.
Willis, little thinking q fortun,
awaited him. directed the admins
traitor to address him in care of the
Baldwin Piano company.
That was some time ago, and he hsi
almost forgotten that he ever had al
aunt. when the letter and check arriv
ed
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-11-15

In the near future the Columbus
Buckeye club will hold reception in
the Capital City. The Columbus Dis
patch says: W. G. Kennedy, the re-
firing president. is q candidate for re-
election and will probably have no op-
position. His administration has been
most successful and he has given large
ly of his time and means to make ev-
cry turnout of the club and every
function of which 1t had charge or in
which 1t participated. memorable of
Its kind Zone good term deserves
another" say the members, and as this
Is his first the expectations are that a
second will follow.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-11-15

The marriage of Mrs. Ivaloo G.
Haines. daughter of Colonel and Mr..
W. L. Curry. to Mr.. Lorin Hord, of
Columbus. will occur Tuesday, No
vember 22. at the home Of the Curry s
in Columbus. The ceremony will be
performed at Q o'clock p. m. by Rev.
Ramsey. OF Olivet Presbyterian church,
and witnessed by only the immediate
families, after which the couple will
leave on a short wedding trip. They
will be at home to tneir friends after
December 10. at 1850 Dennison avenue.
Columbus.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-11-15

Herman Skidmore, Is. of east of the
city, sustained an injured foot and hip
Saturday morning, the result of q
blind horse he was riding becoming
unuanayeab.e. Tie accident occurred
on east Saudusky avenue. where the
horse ran away. The equins was de-
cidedly strenuous in its sprint. it sue
ceeding in breaking a wheel on the
carriage of Mrs J. h. Miller and de-
molishing hitching rack which stood
in front of the home of ". W. Coulter.
The unfortunate lad was carried into
the home of DIR. ]. p. Harbert, who
attended to his injuries.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-11-15

Mr.. Harley Weymouth, SON of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles W. Weymouth, of
south Main street. this city. and Miss
Lillian wilkins. also of this city. sur
prised their many friends Sunday when
they went to Cincinnati and then into
Kentucky where they were united in
marriage. They have returned home
and are receiving the congratulations
and best wishes of their friends. Mr..
Weymouth Is employed in the Big
Four tin shop. The bride formerly
resided in Marion but for the past
year has..made her home with her sis
ter. Mrs. Harruff, in Carter's Addi-
dition.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-11-15

Liverymsn s. Lester Wilgus has en-
barked in the business Of raising GIN
seng for the Chinese market He will
raise the product at his home on east
Sandusky avenue. The business is
most profitable, as the roots mature in
about three years and then sell at
prices ranging from $15 to $50 pound,
according to size and quality. The
Chinese believe there is no physical
ailment that will not surrender to the
nlant.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-11-15

In a week or two petitions which
have been prepared by General X. p.
Kennedy win be circulated among the
residents of Bellefontaine. asking for
subscriptions for the new city park
which it is hoped viii be beautiful
addition to the city next spring.
The school children win also be asked
to contribute. The park site is west
of the city cemetery and there will
be a public play ground
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-11-15
IRE
Starting from
a Flue
Destroys Country
Home
ON SUNDAY
Of Ivan Thomas
Who Is Resident
Of East of West Liberty
Nearly Every Article in
House Burns.

The fine country home of Mr.. Ivan
Thomas. located four miles east of
West Liberty. near Mt Tabor, was de-
stroyed by fire at shortly after nine
o'clock Sunday morning together with
about all its contents. Included in the
contents was nearly all the clothing of
Mr.. Thomas and the members of his
family. All that could be saved from
the devouring flames were several
pieces of furniture. The fire originat'
ed from a defective fiue.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-11-15

A well known Bellefontaine drum
mer, name withheld ut the request Of
legions of friends, who Is in ths habit
of driving considerably in the county,
is endeavoring to keep quiet the fact
that he drove into ditch some nights
ago and found it necessary to summon
a number of good farmers to get him
into condition to continue his home
ward Journey. When the vehicle went
into the rut he was tumbled out and
his samples scattered to the four
winds The scene was enacted in
the eastern part of the county.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-11-15

Samuel Alexander. of north Detroit
street, operated upon for cataract of
the eye some days ago by DR.. J. p.
Harbert, was able to walk down street
Friday unaccompanied, he being able
to use the eye. he is still blind in
one eye. this member being afflicted as
was the one operated upon
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-11-15

The thirty-ninth annual meeting of
the Ohio State Dental society will be
held at the Great Southern. Columbus,
Dec. 6. Z and 8. An interesting feat
ure of the convention will be the clin.
ical work. of which there will be So
demonstrations in which DR.. Rowand,
of Cleveland. formerly of this city,
will be one of the instructors
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-11-15

The Missionary Society of the
Lutheran church will hold its thank
Offering service Sunday, the 9th of
November, at the morning hour of
worship. The mite boxes which have
been Civ n out are to be collected at
this meeting. An interesting program
il being prepared In accordance with
the Scriptures. II Chron- 2s-31: "Come
near and bving sacrifices and thank
offerings into the house of the Lord y
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-11-15

Joe E icher, who has been working
at Belief ontaine for The Logan County
Lumber Company. will assist the
Quincy Lumber Company for couple
of weeks.-QuincyI Inland Press.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-11-15

The Election Board has completed
the official count for Logan county in
Tuesdays election and forwarded the
returns to Secretary of State Laylin.
The judges and clerks have all been
paid and other matters in the final set.
tlement of affairs pertaining to the
presidential election have been attend
ed tn
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-11-15

Father Michael J. Kelley. rector of
st. Colemsn's Catholic church at
Washington @. e., Ohio. died Satur-
day of pneumonia. He had often Wis
tied here and was well known by the
parishioners OF st. Patrick's church.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-11-15

Through Attorneys Howenstine &
Huston, Lydia Wise hss brought suit
in Common Pleas court asking for a
Judgment Of 81, 900 against Ezra Blue.
whom she claims promised to marry
her Nov. 10. 1904. but refused to act
accordingly when the day for the nup-
tials rolled around.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-11-15

A dividend of 81. .5O9 from moneys
collected by william R Nivvu. trustee
of Andrew ]. Surface. Ii bankrupt
banker, of West Libert -. be de-
clsred by Judge ] Du,.can Mc-augh-
lin, referee in bankTur'c-. sd this
sum distributed ano.s .r,ditors.
When the task of declaring dividends
and distributing the moneys is at an
end it is probable that all creditors may
have been paid nearly dollar foI doll-r.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-11-15

A motion for leave to file q petition
in error to the circuit court of Hardin
county was filed in the supreme court
FRIDAY morning. in the case Of Will
liam Nichols against the state. Nichols
was convicted of murder and is now
in the annex awaiting execution. His
victim was Alpheus MInard. Nichols
is living in deadly fear Of his impsnd-
ing fate. and has suffered several ner-
vous collapses in the past few weeks.