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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

A prominent member of the Floral
and Improvement society states today
that there is plan on foot to erect
a memorial arch at the western en-
trance to the city cemetery.
The arch il built Is to be of stone and
will perpetuate the name of a well
known Bellefontaine family.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

The gravel pit on the Ohio central at
Zsnesfeld has been opened and ballast
is being distributed on the western
division and st. Marys branch.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

1t is thought that the house at East
Liberty owned by Job Bushong of this
city, was set on fire. No one occupied
the house at the time the fire broke
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

The court Saturday confirmed the
sale of the Flickinger Wheel company
both personal and real estate to $40, 100.
1t also confirmed the private sales
amounting to "a. 900 making the total
amount of sales $44. 273 2.-Galion
Inouirer.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

The citizens committee appointed
to inspect the paving WORK on Sam
dueky and Detroit streets will serve
without psy.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

Within the past few weeks A of the
Big Four's passenger locomotives have
been equipped with electric headlights.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

Mr. and Mrs. ". H Bushong were
entertained Thursday at the Pleasant
Hill farm of ]. H. Hill Other guests
were present and a fine dinner was
served
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

Mrs. Catherine Click, of Down, Mis-
souri,. who died July 16, was sister of
Mrs. Caroline Pratt of Bellefontsine.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

Mrs. Adalaide G. Hadley. of Zsnes-
field, has purchased a house and two
lots located on Eastern avenue, this
city, and she expects to move here in
September. She win present one of
the lots TO the Quaker denomination
as site for churvn.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

The terre Gotta building material for
the Carnegie library has arrived and
work can now be rushed to completion.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

DIR. F. NJ. Caller, of DeGraff. was
rendered a pleasant surprise by gentle
man friends last Monday. the occasion
of his birthday.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

Twenty-Five of the employees of the
postoffice were nicely entertained Fri
day evening by Warren Williams, mail
carrier on rural route No. 4. The
function was neld at the Williams
home, north of the city. The, postoffice
employs took the traction car at about
Z 80 O. clock and repaired to the pretty
country home. There fine refresh
L.ea-s. music and dancing were enjoy
ed The party returned on u special
traction car.
The affair was thoroughly enjoyable
and the postoffice attaches greatly sp-
preciate Mr. Williams hospitality.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

DIR. J. E. Thatcher is improving his
business building on north Main street.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

West Liberty is having more than
her share of bank failures.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

If you cannot afford hay fever try
q rose cold this year
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

Bathing at Silver Lake park is popu-
lar Mt the present time.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

". b. Smith has purchased the in
terest of his partner Frank Hannah in
the implement business.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

H NJ Stephens. q real estate agent
of Troy, Ohio. made an unsuccessful
attempt at suicide Thursday night
by shooting himself in the head with
a revolver. He shot himself in his
Office and then walked down stairs
and entered physicians buggy.
Prorracted illness is given as the mo-
tive for his deed. Mr.. Stephens is the
father of Miss Ada Stephens. a charm
ing young lady. who was here last
week the guest of Miss Nell Kunkle
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02
LOCAL BREVITIES

True summer resort weather.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

Lots of driving by moonlight. West
Mansfield Enterprise.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

A horse hitched to buggy became
frightened at an automobile while
standing at the intersection of Main
and Chillicothe early Saturday morning
The animal ran down west Chillicothe
dragging its owner. Samuel Mustain.
farmer, residing on the Ludlow
road, who attempted to check the
horses DASH Mrs. Mustain sitting
in the bottom Of the vehicle when
the horse made the run succeeded
soon in stopping the animal. Mustain
was taken to the Office of DIR. J. b.
Wilson. He was severely injured.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

The jackson Center ball team was
defeated Thursday by score of Is to
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

The Horn family reunion of 1904 will
be held at Silver Lake August 3.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

The 7. & o. G. railway company
will give excursion rates from Msrys-
vile and Wapakoneta and all inclusive
points to this city Thursday, Aug. 4,
the occasion of Logan County Harvest
Home Day at Silver Lake park. The
Big Four will also give excursion rates
ON that day. Visitors coming from
adjacent cities to the lake will come
here first and they should be extended
a cordial welcome. 1t might not be
amiss for the Commercial Club to plan
for the extending of unstinted hospi-
tality to one and all.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

A locust is heard now and then.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02
NEWS OF DtGRAFF.

DeGrsff. July 20.-The Relief Corps
and Joseph Sailor Post and their fam
lilies will hold picnic at Riverside
park, Quincy. August 10.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

S. J. Rea and Charles McBrien have
opened wagon repair and blacksmith
shop here.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

Considerable excitement was occa-
stoned both in this city and West Lib
erty Thursday evening when it became
known that the Liberty bank at West
Liberty had suspended business.
The cashier of the bank, Mr.. Andrew
J. Surface, came to Bellefontsine and
made an assignment.
The cashiers nephew, Lewis Bald
win, prominent warehouse man in
West Liberty, was named as assignee.
There was no thought in the minds
of West Liberty people that there
was any trouble in the financial affairs
of the bank until the Mayor of the
town, K. B. Piatt, sent his SON to the
bank Thursday afternoon to have a
check cashed- Earl Surface, son OF
A. J. Surface, and the Assistant Cash
ier of the bank, was in charge and said
ne could not cash the check. The may
or then went to the banK himself and
iRquiring for the cashier found that
he had gone to Bellefontaine. Mayor
Piatt followed him here and found
him in the Office of Probate Judge
Plum in the court house engaged in
fling mis- deed of assignment The
Piatts are supposed to be the heaviest
depositors in the bank and consequent
ly the Mayor was anxious over the re-
fussl to cash a check. The Piatt es-
tate is reported to have several thous-
and dollars on deposit with Mr.. Sur
face and the widow of the late Colonel
Don Piatt had her cash on deposit
there. Baldwin 81 Elliott. grain deal
ers. were also heavy depositors.
THE TROUBLE.
Mr.. Surface, when asked as to the
reason for the closing of the bank, said
that he was unable to meet claims that
were pressing. He said little that
would enlighten the public regarding
the affairs of the bank, which was a
private institution, and not required
to make the regular statements of its
affairs as are National banks so that
little is known of its business.
It was late Thursday afternoon be-
fore the news of the assignment was
spread in West Liberty. 1t is thought
that the tax return made by Mr.. Sur
face in May last showing $4,000 to
have been on deposit represents about
the amount patrons of the bank will
have tied up.
The Liberty Bank was opened some
two years ago by a. J. Surface ,hortly
after his retirement as Cashier of the
Farmers Bank at West Liberty. 1t
is said he felt unkindly towards the
management of the Farmers Bank
and decided to retallate by opening a
private bank. He was assisted by rel
atives who lent their money and in
fuence and it is upon these parties
more than upon any of the otner de-
positors that the loss falls the heaviest.
Mr.. Surface is one of the town most
highly respected men. For years he
acted as Superintendent of the public
schools and was associated actively
in social and religious work. He was
for many years identified with the bank
ing interests Of West Liberty and the
public held him in gratest confidence.
1t is thought that Mr.. Surfaces reali'
zstion that he must do something i'm
mediately to protect his patrons leo
him to take the action recorded in hi
deed of assignment he gives up hi
property of all descriptions to be uset
by the assignee.
FORMER FAILURE.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02
BANK FAILURE
Private Concern in West Liberty
Closes its Doors.
Claims That We're Pressing Could Not be
Met and Cashier Surface Makes
an Assignment.

farmers finding it impossible to pay the
crop. Had he made known his predi-
csment friends would no doubt have
come to his aid and made it unneces-
sary for him to make the assignment.
A sensational story was started at
West Liberty Friday to the effect that
the assignment of Mr.. Surface might
be a move by which he and Mr.. Bald
win would defraud depositors. This
story Is absurd and certainly started
to injure these men.
ESTIMATE OF ASSETS.
John E. West. of this city. attorney
for Mr.. Surface. states that the esti-
mated assets of the bank are S14. 900
and the estimated liabilities $i2, 600.
WILL END BANK.
The assignment of Mr.. Surface will
no doubt bring an end to the bank as
it Is hardly probable that an effort
will be made to make a settlement
whereby the institution may be reopen
ed.
EMPLOY ATTORNEYS.
BALDWIN & Elliott, depositors in the
bank, have employed Judge John A.
Price and the Piatts have employed At
torney A. Jay Miller to look after their
interests in the settlement of the affairs
of the institution.
LATE DEPOSITS.
1t is stated by some that cash depos-
its were received at the bank even sf-
ter it was known by Mr.. Surface that
An assignment was to be made. This
is denied by those connected with the
bank
UNFORTUNATE AFFAIR.
The failure of the bank is an unfOr-
tunate affair. Such things tend to
alarm the public and harm is done..to
institutions Of the kind which are on
the frmest financial basis.
A local man said today: There are
some psople who will not believe that
there are good banks as well as bad
ones Just as there are good and bad
eggs. Good banks are injured by the
public becoming foolishly afraid of
time-tried institutions "
The many friends of Mr.. Surface
hope to see bis financial affairs adjust
ed and the whole matter settled with
out serious loss to any person.
The T. d. o. G.. railway compapy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-23
UNCLE and
NEPHEW
MURDERED

Philadelphia Pa ANer- 2ss-I4a#Fs- Hen
derson and his nephew. George Hender-
son, colored. were shot and killed at
midnight at Besthayer about 10 miles
from this city. A posse OF citizens has
since been securing the surrounding
country in search OF Frank saylor. ne
gro. who is alleged to have committed
the murders. .,.............. ....'
Henry Henderson was found dying in a
field having been shot in the groin. He
said he had met Saylor on the road and
that the latter had shot him without
warning. The wounded man died in less
than an 'hour. His nephew George Hem
derson. started in pursuit of saylor. He
overlook the fugitive and attempted TO
seize him. Before he could do so, how
ever. Ssylor Is said 10 have discharged
his wexpon at Henderson, the ball pass
ing through his left lung, killing him in
stantly
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-23
STEAMER CICILIAN PRINCE
NOT SERIOUSLY DAMAGED

New York. Nov. "a superficial ex-
amination OF the steamer Sicilian Prince.
which was hauled off the bar at Long
Beach. last night failed 10 disclose any
serious injury 10 the vessel. The steamer
was bound in from Italian ports when
she lost her bearing in the hazy weather
last Sunday porning and grounded hard
and fast on the Long Beach sand bar.
All day Sunday and part OF Monday a
fairly high sea was running and for a.
time Il was feared that the steamer
could not he foated. The passengers were
taken of and brought UP 10 this city and
II was then found necessary 60 lighter
the steamer. by removing all her cargo
before the tugs could move her.
Several unsuccessful attempts were
made but at high tide last night she
was drawn into deep water. She was
towed up the harbor today and necessary
repairs will be made here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-23
PROHIBITIONtSTS GIVE
BANQUET TO PARTY CANDIDATES

New York, Nov. pa dinner has been
given by the Prohibition party OF the city
of New York 10 its defeated candidates.
Nearly every prominent person In the
state organization and several national
leaders were present. Among the guests
were at least four men who at some time
faced certain defeat as candidate for gov
ernor OF the Empire state. but all the
speeches were of the most optimistic
sort.
oliver ". Stewart. chairman Of the ma
tional committee. said that according to
his most conservative estimate. the vote
for Or. Swallow. the presidential csndi-
date was over 300 600. This was an in
crease over the 1900 vote, the largest pre-
vious vote OF the party. which was 2se, 900.
He predicted that at some time I'm the
future new force will appear In national
politics in the shape OF party that has
a great moral issue, OF which he de-
ciared there is none greater than prohibi-
ton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-23
MRS. WILDWOOD WINS THE
FIRST POINT IN HER SUIT

In the controversy between Mrs. Annie
n. Wildwood and the New York, New
Haven & Hartford Railroad company over
trees I'm front OF her home at Drownville,
she wis tho first point Judge Dubois.
who heard the case OF Mrs. Wildwood
short time ago. today handed down re-
script.
The language OF the rescript is as fol-
lows: Expressing no opinion concerning
the merits Of the controversy IN question
which 7 may be called upon hereafter
to consider 7 am satisfied that while n
denisl OF the temporary injunction prayed
for might work irreperable injury in case
the complainant was successful in main
tanning the position taken by her in her
bill Of complaint. the delay incident upon
the granting OF the same would be pro-
ductive ~ no such serious consequences
tn the respondent Therefore the com
plainants prayer for n preliminary In
junction r. granted ii---
The railroad company claims IN r. neces.
sary 10 put up new poles and wires 20
carry sufficient power TO properly oper-
ate It's electric cars on the Providence
and Fall River line. Mrs. Wildwood has
some handsome trees on her place and
these trees will be destroyed n the wires
and poles are placed where the com
pany wishes 20 place them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-23
FROM
BURNING
HOME

Great Darlington. Mass. Nov. "a
"Brookside." the home of William STAN
ley, a noted electrician. situated about a
mile and a half from the centre of the
town. was burned today. the owner and
his family barely escaping The fSe
originated among bundles of kindling
wood I'm the basement and rapidly ex-
tended upwards. The Stanley family had
not arisen but were awakened before the
smoke overcame them.
They had no time TO dress or TO save
o single article. but were able to leave the
burning structure without sustaining In
jury.
The house was large wooden one, two
stories In height with n cupola. and was
built I'm 1856 on one OF the historic spots
OF the town. The building contained
much elaborate furniture and articles
purchased abroad. In one room alone
there were antiques valued at 5000.
The total loss is estimated at $65, 900.
although II is said that many of the
articles destroyed cannot be replaced. The
insurance on the house amounts to s27, COO
and on the contents 81, ZOO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-23
ADVERTISING SIGNS
STILL STAY IN SUBWAY

New York, Nov. 23.-The advertising
signs In the various subway stations.
which were last night ordered removed
following public protests 10 the rapid
transit commission. were nailed or
screwed fast to the tiling during the night
by the advertising company In charge Of
such placards.
II has been claimed that not only were
many Of the advertising signs unsightly.
but that they interferred with the sta
ton signs and prevented prompt recogni-
tion OF stopping places by passengers.
The charge was made that the presence OF
the signs on the various platforms fur
nished homes for innumerable microbes,
threatening the health OF all travellers on
the subway.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-23
BRITISH TOWNS AND VILLAGES
ISOLATED BY HEAVY SNOW

London, Nov 23.-Unprecedented snow
falls continue in the British provinces.
Many towns and villages are isolated and
everywhere in the north railway commu-
nication is delayed and In some parts en-
tirely stopped. There are instances OF fu-
nerals being snowbound between the
house and the cemetery and children have
had to be dug out Of drifts between their
houses and the schools. Even in West
Cornwall and the Island OF Jersey, where
snow is "A rarity, heavy falls are reported.
Ten to twenty degrees Of frost were
registered | the United Kingdom last
night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-23

This witness was a passenger on a
street car passing across West Broadway
a short distance from the scene OF the
tragedy. he said, and I'm hts narrative he
will swear from where he stood. though
his glance was but momentary, he saw
Nan Patterson's companion In the cab
grasping a revolver I'm his hand and
struggling with the young woman, who
was endeavoring To wrest II from him.
Al the close OF today's proceedings an
adjournment will be taken until next
Monday. az Il Is the custom OF the court
not to reconvene on Friday after a
holiday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-23
CLAIM ORDINANCE IS
TOO BROAD IN SCOPE

New York, Nov. 23.-An ordinance
which has just been passed by the board
Of aldermen, having for It's object the
prevention OF six-day bicycle racing. is
that IT might be interpreted to stop many
popular games. II forbids any person in
a contest OF speed. skill or endurance"
from remaining in the contest for more
than three hours out OF any "a
Under strict application the new or
dinance, IL signed by the mayor. might
affect golf. bowling and even the time
honored poker game.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-23
TROLLEY
LINE TO
BOSTON

day that plans had been consunmated
=feT=the= e=eenstraetien=ef+sn electric rail-
way between Boston and Providence. r.
J.. by the Boston and Providence Street
Railway company.
The lines will be built through the city
of Newton In the towns OF Needham.
Dover Walpole. Norfolk. Wrenthah.
North Attleboro and Attleboro 10 the
Rhode Island state line. The line will be
doubled tracked and will run chiefly
through private property. The total
trackage including that OF the terminal
company will he about IS miles and the
running time between the two cities two
hours and 15 minutes. II is estimated that
the road will cost $4,000 oo0 to be repre-
sented by sl,5o,ooO ~ per cent bonds and
the remainder I'm stocks
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-23
FALL RIVER
SITUATION
UNCHANGED

Fall River, Mass, Nov o4-There Is
little change I'm the strike situation to-
daX.-The Davis and -Seacnnnet- mills are
running nearly in full The Arkwright,
King Phillip and Sagamore mills report
considerable gains.
The rest of the factories are running
indifferently or not vt all. A rumor was
current that break was contemplated
among, manufacturers but the mill agents
named denied any suoh intention. which
denial was enforced by President Borden
OF the Manufacturers association.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-23
ALLEGES she WAS ATTACKED
BY A CONDUCTOR ON TRAIN

Lizzie Larmie has brought suit against
the New York. New Haven and Hartford
Railroad company 10 recover sSro for al
legged assault and battery. She claims
that on October 27th she was a passenger
on one OF the defendants trains between
this city and Smithheld and that con-
ductor took her ticket and then after
wards claimed she had not given II 10
him
The conductor, according 20 the plain
tit then grabbed one OF the bundles she
had in her arms and said he would de-
tain Il until she paid her fare again. shs
finally got the bundle but claims she was
roughly used.
Page. Page a Cushing are attorneys
for the plaintiff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-23

SUNK IN
COLLISION

ResteHy New % - While eeH44#s
Boston harbor early today the towbost
Annie. OF the Boston Dredging company
colided head on with the tug boat velor,
sinking the latter.
The yelor's crew escaped by jumping
overheard and swimming to nearby
point OF land. The Annie was slightly
damaged and was able TO reach her
wharf without assistance.
The accident happened off Whodden
Point and il is thought that the helms
men in attempting TO pass each other,
misjudged the distance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-23
HER HORSE RAN AWAY;
AUTOMOBILE SCARED IT

Mrs. Annie Nichols. 20 years old. was
thrown from carriage at the corner OF
Beacon avenue and Broad streets at s:I5
o'clock this morning.
She was driving through Trinity square
where her horse became frightened be-
cause Of the noise made by an automobile
and ran away.
Mrs. Nichols was taken TO the Rhode
Island hospital. She suffered severely
from shock, but escaped with no more
serious injury than a cut upon her brow.