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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28
SPECIALS.

West Liberty, Ohio. October "a
The Appleyards are raising their
tracks on Detroit street Strengthening
the curve and will pave the street be-
tween the tracks.
Northwood. o., Oct. 25.-Rev. Cor
don. a former pastor. has accepted a
call to the U. P. church. He will
preach his first sermon Sunday.
A number of our people feel keenly
the failure of the Rushsylvania bank.
Farmers all ..over this section OF the
county had money deposited there.
Zanesfsld, Ohio, Oct. 26.-The re-
vIval meetings here are increasing in
interest. On next Sunday Rev. Swear
ingen viii address the citizens on
"Tne Home. the Secret Order and the
Church; Their Relations to Each
Other
Cleveland, Oct. 26.-The arraign-
ment of o. L. Hays and e F1ickingel
which was postponed from last satur.
day until today, did not come up be-
cause Of the absence of Francis j.
Wing from the city.
1t is probable that they will not bs
srrsigned until November IA. At any
rate the cases will not be called fol-
trial until that date. although it il
possible they may be srraigned befor'
then.
DeGrsff, Ohio. October 27.-There il
some excitement here owing to ths
failure of council to recognize the pc
tition asking for an election under tn,
Beal law presented Tuesday evening
Some of the ''wets" claim that they
will engage legal aid and will carr,
the matter through the courts. Thil
is the second petition asking for {
local option election that has been pre-
pared here.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

The safety deposit vault at the Ger
man American bank is still locked oc-
casioned by the break OF the appli-
ances in the safe door. The work Of
going in the safe through the wall oi
the safe is being pushed as rapidly as
possible but it Is very slow work
Sidney Daily News.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28
SAD DEATH
Of Mrs. Sarah A. Stlwell
Thursday Afternoon.

Mrs Sarah A. Stilwell, aged rs
years. died suddenly at her home on
Hayes street this afternoon from ap-
oplexy. Deceased visited Wednesday
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Randall and seemed in usual health.
Thursday morning. however, she was
indisposed and Mrs William Smith, q
granddaughter, Thursday..at no IN made
her a cup of coffee. When the coffee
was taken to the bedside it was found
that Mrs. Stilwell had passed to the
Great Beyond
Mrs Stilwell was a lady having
many friends. She was q widow. her
husband having died some years ago.
The children surviving are as follows:
Mrs. William Randall, ]. W. and Sam
uel I. Stilwell. Mrs. Stilwell was an
active member of the First Baptist
church. The hour of the funeral viii
be announced later.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

. High school students at Marion
daubed zp sidewalks over the business
part OF the city in order to advertise a
foot ball game. The police got next
and made the boys wash off the walks
The Bartram tailoring store is being
moved from the New Merchants Hotel
battling to room on Opera street.
The room vacated in the hotel block
viii be utilized by the new manage
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

The K. 81. s. foot ball team will
play DeGraff II. y. here Saturday.
DeGrsff has a good team and an excel
lent game may be expected. DeGraff
is doing good work this year and Ken
ton has been victor over Marion. Belle
fontaine. Van Vert and other cities in
this part of the state.-Kenton Demo
Graf
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

A Mr.. Kennedy, Of Logan county,
and three strangers were arrested at
the Lewistown reservoir today charged
with shooting ducks before day light.
Game Wsrden Norviel arrested the men
who were brought here this afternoon.
Henry Dickson. in Jail charged with
violation of game laws at Lewistowr
reservoir. viii have his trIal Friday
before Mayor Havilsnd.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

The construction of the Carnegie Ii
brary, corner Ct Main and Ssndusky,
may not be completed before tie holi-
days, according to one of the contrac-
tors Wednesday evening. The interior
wood work of the building has been
changed from soft wood to quartered
oak and this change will take time.
The contractors are rushing the work
as fast as possible.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

Residents of the east end are object
ing to a person or persons turning on
the water at hydrants in private prop
critics and thus flooding yards and
streets. The trick is being done each
night.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

Rev. and Mrs. b. ]. Bigley quietly
celebrated their golden wedding anni-
vers.ry at their home Thursday. Some
weeks ago it was hoped to celebrate
the event upon the occasion of the
marriage of their daughter Mabel. but
Cupid's plans were brought to an
earlier elimination and the daughter s
wedding occurred before the anniver-
sary dav of the parents. The event
was quietly celebrated by Rev. and
Mrs. Bigley and MI. and Mrs. Horace
d. Detrick. Mr.. Rush Bigley, of
Lima, was prevented from being pres
ent. The congratulations of many
friends are extended TO Rev. and Mrs
Bigley upon this happy occasion.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

Ten thousand veterans. heroes of the
days OF Giles. many coming hundreds
of miles, together with n creditable
representation of the Sons of Veterans,
took part in the second Ohio q. A. r.
rally in Dayton Wednesday. DeGratf
was one of the towns represented in
the big parade.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

DIR. and Mira J. H. Wilson. Mr.. and
Mrs. E. K. Campbell, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
J. Bryant, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Brandon.
Mr.. and Mira Leroy Blessing, Mr.. and
and Mrs. Jos. JoHantgen, .. L. Jo-
Hantgen, Mr.. and Mrs. Z. j. Short
and George n. Short are among those
who went to Dayton to attend the
Brandon Wilson wedding.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28
Messrs. Zent and Yoder.

Messrs- Zent and Yoder, representa-
tives of the proposed Zent Automobile
Manufacturing company, are in st.
Louis. looking at the latest models Of
autos and incidentally purchasing sup
plies for tine company which will be
started in this city very soon.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

E J. Short has been appointed agent
of the Northwestern Mutual Life In
surance Company for the district com
prising Logan and Union counties
Mr.. Short will at once actively en-
gage in his new duties.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

ID. K Blue, from near Bellefontsine,
who formerly resided on the Forsyth
farm. was here on business Saturday.
There is no improvement in Mrs.
Blues health, she being confined to
her bed all the time.-West Liberty
Banner.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

L. W. Fawcett, receiver for the de-
funct Rushsylvania bank, came to the
city with large vaIise Tuesday which
contained the bank assets. The funds
and papers were deposited in the Com
mercizl & Savings bank The exact
amount Of assets would not be di-
vulged by Mr.. Fswcett-
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

Druggist Valentine. of Bellecenter,
has now been arrested on the second
charge preferred against him for the
alleged illegal sale of liquor. He will
be given hearing before the Bellecen-
ter Mayor Friday.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

Suit was brought Wednesday against
the County Commissioners of Clark
county for SO. 900 by George Middleton
for the death of his son, Vernon Mid
dleton, in the automobile accident at
fremont last week.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

By mistake it has been stated that
Stokes township had funds in the
Rushsylvsuia bank. The treasurer of
Stokes, Mr. A. J. Clover, deposits his
funds in the Bellefontaine National
bank and so lost nothing by the Rush
sylvania failure.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

Duck hunting at Lewistown ressr-
voir is improving. A party of Spring
field hunters passed through the city
Wednesday evening with an unusually
large string of ducks. They claim that
there are not enough hunters on the
big pond to make the birds fly much.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

It IL claimed that the German-Amer
lean bank at Sidney has been "broke'
for 10 years.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

Next Sunday. October 30. will be
Harvest Home Day at the Lutheran
church Amy grain, vegetables, fruits
or flowers donated for decoration may
be left at church or parsonage. and will
afterwards be distributed to the poor
of the-church. 1t is desired that every
member of the church be in the Sunday
s :hool and every attendant at Sunday
school remain for the church services
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

The First NJ. E. church at Ada has
fled suit against Prof. 81. s. Lehr,
formerly president of the o. N. q.
The plaintiff alleges Mr.. Lehr subscrib-
ed $1,000 to the church and never paid
it-Kenton News-Republican.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

Acc riding to section of the new
election laws, the stores and factories
in the state must be closed until
O'Clock g. IN. on the morning of the
election if necessary. The section in
full mo. 81 says: 1.-THE first Tuesday
after the first Monday in November of
each year, from and between the hours
of 80 o'clock a IN. and O'Clock q
m shall be, for election purposes only.
q legal part holiday. And no person
who is an elector shall be compelled or
required to perform any labor between
said hours. nor shall any employer or
his or its officers or agents discharge
any such person because he fails or re-
fuses to labor between said hours, or
require or order such employe to ac-
company him to the voting place of
such employe; and any person viola
ting the provisions of this act shall,
upon conviction, be fined not more
than S25.''
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

The work of the Buckeye Churn
company on the new water works
pumping station is about finished. The
members OF the City Council and the
Service Board will be invited to in
spect the new building sometime next
-o1E
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

Henry FARRELL. whose predictions as
weather prophet have never failed IN
single instance in 25 years, says from
the color of the goose bone and shucK
on corn this will be the warmest and
shortest winter in 90 years. he also
says there will be floods in the Ohio
river by Christmas and that the Ohio
will reach the danger line ss early as
Thanksgiving.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

VIM Palmer died at the county in
frmary Monday evening. Funeral
services were held Tuesday morning at
II at the home Of ]. d. Buck on west
Auburn avenue conducted by Rev. W.
7. Groom Interment In city ceme-
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

Ralph Smith, machinist apprentice,
had one Of the fingers on his right
hand mashed DR.. r. W. Chslfant
dreased the wound.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

Elizabeth Randolph, colored. who
eeme here after the levee burning in
Springfield. hss been ordered out of
town by the police.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

Commission men state that the signs
Of the times indicate that eggs will be
higher this winter than ever before
known and that next spring so cents a
dozen viii be the ruling price.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28
The Cincinnati Enquirer Of Sunday
Williamson & Lesourd,

The Cincinnsti Enquirer Of Sunday
contained . lengthy dispatch from Des
Moines, Iowa. telling of the killing Of
Fred Doyle. formerly Of Bellefontalne.
in that city by negro. Doyle win be
well remembered in this city, a. ssv-
eral years ago he had dancing class
here. He had fallen heir to 80. 900
and squandered 1t in year. becoming
an outcast. .-Urbana Times Citizen
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

In Mayor aaviland's court George
Kennedy has been fined $25 and costs
charged with shooting ducks before
daylight
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

There is phenomenal sale of Msco-
chee stogies going on and the factory
in this city is running to capacity.
Recently MIR. George A Carr sent an
order of 10. 900 stogies to Joliet. Ill /;
10. 900 to New York City; 5000 to
Cincinnati; and several Thousand to
Dayton. Ohio. The local force in the
stogie factory Is being increased and
the industry is one of the most prom
ising in the city.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

Charles Riggs, on his first trip as q
travelling representative Of the Belle
fontaine Bridge & Iron Company sue
eeeded In obtaining large bridge con-
tract at Lockports, Indiana.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

The Republican headquarters is one
Of the very popular places in the city.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

Elmer Hutchings. formerly Of this
eity. bat now Of Cleveland, win return
here soon to accept position with the
Zent Automobile company as pattern
rnxkar
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

Newton Williams, of Monroe town
ship is a guest at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ben. Hannum.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28
LOCAL BREVITIES

Autumn flowers are bright enough
to teach old age good cheer.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

Mrs Prettyman, wife of the late
Mr. Arthur Prettyman, will receive
check Of -, 500 from the Ben Hur order
as insurance on her husbands life.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

Roy Lewis of Rushsylvanis, who
has been in the Philippines, will be
home soon
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

The Bell Novelty company has re-
eeived an order for 10. 900 advertising
caps from Melbourn, Australia
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

The Brunswick is the name
which Messrs Groom IL Hickman will
give the hotel which they viii open
about the first OF next week 1t was
formerly the New Merchants hotel.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

Miss Edith Runner, who is employed
as govsrnees at the Logan County Chill
dren's Home, is taking a weeks vaca
fiou
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

The safety deposit vault at the Ger
man-American bank is locked and un-
able to be opened by the safe spph-
ances. The business of the bank affairs
being transacted by the temporary re-
ceiver will not be stopped on account
of the break of the ---safe. Sidney
News
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

The case Of a. Brown, insurance
AGENT VI Emery Denny, money. was
dismissed in Justice Dow's court Mon
day b H- Newell attorney for de-
feudaut
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

West Mansfield, Ohio, October 25.-
There win probably be an election
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

Judge Dow has adjourned common
pleas court at Marysville until Novem-
ber 10.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

Marion had a so. 900 fire Monday
morning The citizens there are an
ticipating Q rise in insurance rates.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

The Commissioners have adjourned
the hearing of the Hartzler joint ditch
until November z.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

Il win soon be time to purchase a
new flag for the staff above Memorial
Hall
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

Mayor Haviland states that arrests
for intoxication are noticsably decreas-
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28
CUPID
Leads Lovers
Captive
And Binds Their
Hearts for Life.
SOLEMN VOWS
Uttered at the Mar
rage Altar.
West Liberty, Beilefontaine and
Urbana Couples Enter
Married Life.

West Liberty, Ohio, Oct. pa
wedding that was of great interest to
most of our citizens took place last
evening in the home on north Main
street OF Editor OF the Banner. Don. @.
Bailey and his wife, because their old
est daughter, Clara Myrtle, became the
wife of Fred NJ. Heller. of Columbus,
Ohio. From her birth nineteen years
ago until now her life has been spent
in our village, and in these years she
has been we'll known as beautiful
child, dutifu1 and studious girl in
school, pleasant companion and an
affectionats daughter and sister, her
noble qualities endearlng her to rela-
tives and to acquaintance. Promptly
at 8 o. clock to the strains Of q wedding
march played by Mics Iva Williams,
the bride and bridegroom entered the
parlor preceded by their attendants,
Mr.. Kinney Black and his sister, Miss
Laura. Under q great horseshoe of ex-
quisite white and yellow chrysanthe-
NUNS they stood. Mr.. Heller being in
the regulation black suit, and Miss
Bailey in an exquisite gown OF dainty
gray crepe.
The ceremony of marriage was per-
formed by Rev. 7. ]. Gregg, pastor of
the NJ E. church, of whose choir the
bride has been q valusble member.
Hor auoot apd uall cultivated yoica
will be missed from it and from many
q social gathering In the time to come.
Congratulations were in order, after
which came delicious refreshments.
which were served to fifty or more
guests, most of whom were the in
innate friends of the happy young
couple.
The wedding presents were many
and were well chosen for beauty ana
for use. as were those given at the
shower parties on Thursday and Mon
day evenings previous.
Mr.. and Mrs. Heller viii remain in
the Bailey home until Saturday morn
ing when they will 90 to Columbus to
make their residence. A wedding
journey to Virginia will be taken later
in the autumn When they leave us
they viii be accompanied by only the
most sincere wishes of their many
friends here and elsewhere that great
happiness and prosperity may in their
united lives be theirs.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28
5OTH
Wedding Ami
verSary
Observed byMr. and
Mrs. Amos Miller.
MANY GUESTS
Call Upon Them at
Their Home.
Rev. and Mrs. II. J. Bigley
Were Married Fifty Years
Ago Today.

The golden wedding anniversary of
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Miller was appro
priately celebrated Wednesday at their
home on south Detroit street. Their
sons and daughters had assisted in the
arrangements for the event and helped
in carrying to successful end the
plan to observe this important day in
the lives of their mother ana father.
In the afternoon about 100 guests
were entertained. The double dining
rooms had been artistically decorated
in yellow and white. this feature of
the celebration being particularly
pleasing. The young ladies who
assisted in the serving wore white
gowns with yellow ribbons. In the
receiving line stood Mr. and Mrs. Mil.
ler and their children with the ex-
ception of Mrs. James Baldwin, of
Philadelphia. who was unable to be
present. In the evening about 1875
guests were present and were met by
the came receiving line and enjoyed
the same hospitality as did the afternoon
party. Mr.. and Mrs. Miller were the
recipients of large number of beau
tiful gifts, the remembrances of kind
friends and relatives
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller have long been
residents of this city. the husband be-
ing known as one Of the pioneer car
riage body manufacturers of Ohio.
He was born in Stark county. Ohio
March %. 1928, and learned the trade
of q carriage woodworker in Paris,
Stark county. Ii the early fifties he
came to Bellefontaine and embarked in
business with ID. J. Miller as the frm
of A. & d. J. Miller in the brick shop
in the rear of the Ingalls, Hotel. where
they engaged very extensively in the
manufacture of carriages. Their fac
tory was moved to the frame building
on the opposite side of the street and
later to a building which stood on the
present site of Mayor Hsvilsnd's home.
The firm changed several times but
Mr.. Amos Miller is still engaged in
the carriage making business and is
enjoying the best of health. Mrs.
Miller was born in Logan county and
has resided here her entire life. She
has long been prominent in church
and charitable work and has endesred
herself to . wide circle of friends.
That Mr.. and Mrs. Miller may live
to enjoy many years OF happiness ID
the sincere hope of all their scquaint.
snces.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

That the people of Bellefontaine are
mostly in favor of the Japanese in the
war with Russia WAS evinced Monday
night when japanese juggler with
the "Jolly Pathfinders" displayed the
flags of all nations during q trick. AZ
ter Old Glory, the. banner greeted
with the most applause was that of the
Iananese
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

Game Warden Monday arrested Cy
Newman. of Turkey Foot, charging him
with hshing with nets- he win have
. trial before Mayor Haviland Friday.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-10-28

In Justice Huben's court Tuesday a
man namsd Hultinger was fined $25
and costs charged with Illegally shoot
ing duck at the Lewisto~n reservoir.