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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-05

teiy vas washed out There is a re
port that a number Of bridges on the
Big Four railroad are washed out
and travel suspended,
Fulton's carpenters erected a
house for Chas. Alexander on Buck
eye street. last week.
The ladies of the NJ. F. congrega
ton held market in the Patterson
grocery, Saturday.
Mrs n. J. Pollock had sale of
household goods Saturday.
John Murphy died of heart disease
at the home of his brother, last Mon
day morning, aged AZ years and two
months. Funera- services were held
at the Presbyterian church Tuesday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. At
kinson.
Mrs. John Mckee died at her home
east of town on Sabbath, March y,
aged - years. The funeral was held
at the home Wednesday, conducted
by Rev VIM. Atkinson.
Rev David scott, one of the pioneer
ministers of Logan county, celebrated
his S0th birthday at the Big Foui
hotel, where he has been spending
the winter.
A factory for making cement fence
posts will be started on the A c. Nc
Clure farm in the near future.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-05
NOrthWOOd.

Northwood, April I've learn that
W. |. Stewart has sold his property
to J. r. Shaw and will move to the
property F. w. Stewart recently
bought of Emmett Haas.
Harry Tudor, of Bellefontaine,
spent his vacat tion with his old play
mates in this vicinity.
Geo. Fisher had the misfortune to
lose milk COW a few days ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. HANNA went 20
Greene county, Ohio, last Saturday,
to attend the sixtieth wedding an
niversary of Mr.. Hamma's father
and mother.
Fred McKirahan, who has been Wis
iting his parents here for several
weeks. has returned to his business in
Topeka, Kansas.
Last week was a good harvest week
for the maple syrup makers. ID. A.
Mitchell on the Cooke farm made
over a hundred gallons of nice syrup.
Mrs. James Middleton is seventy
two years of age, does not use glasses
and reads fine print without difficulty.
CLIFTON.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-05

The Northwestern Crowd the TO
number of seventy five regardless OF
the inclemency of the weather congre-
gated at the pleasant country home OF
VIM. Iordrey on the Rushsylvania pike
to enjoy themselves with the family
In their sugar camp. When we arriv-
ed we found them mp to their eyes in
tine WORK of making molasses. As
there was large run of water during
the night and through the day we en-
joyed ourselves watching them bring
in the water and stir off the molasses
and telling jokes till the noon hour,
when we went to the house. The la
dies had carried well filled baskets and
spread the contents upon the table.
We began to satisfy the inner soul and
all did justice excepting a few very
bashful ones who had to be helped by
their friends. such as Ian Flickinger.
W. X. Emery, A. p. Detrickk and
Nathan Cordrey. d. M. Kaylor likes
noodles but some one dropped some
tomato preserves into them and spoiled
the dish. The cake he stored away
was fright. he even asked his
friend. Ian Flickinger. at the table tC
wait On him as his teeth were bad
till he could eat the whitewash off the
last piece, and Paris Williams plate
with chicken WAS so high he could
hardly see over ii but he did it justice.
C. V. Wellmsn grabbed a gizzard from
lG. M. DERRICK and il is said swallowed
it without setting his teeth in it Il
keep d. NJ. Kaylor from getting it.
The fine maple syrup placed on ths
table, the make of Mr.. Cordrey, wal
relished by all and pronounced to be o.
the very best quality and of the fines
flavor. After dinner Mr.. Cordrey and
family psssed the maple wax lof yer,
fine quality to the guests. A pleasan
social time was spent till late il
the evening when they sang that goot
old song. "God Be With You Till W,
Meet Again" after which goodby wa
said and wishing each other man,
more such good and pleasant times tn
company departed.
One Who Was There.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-05
DoEsIT PAY TO BUY Cheap

Acbeap remedy for consh hsand colds is al
right, but you want something that Will re-
lieve and cure the more severe and danger
Gus results OF throat and lung troubles.
What shall yon do: Go 10 a warmer and
more regular climate; Yes. II possible; IL not
possible for you. then In either case take the
ONLY remedy that has been introduced in all
civilized countries with success in severe
throat and lung troubles, "Boschee's German
Syrup" 1t not only heals and stimulates the
tissues 10 destroy the germ disease. but al
lays inflammation, causes easy expectora-
tIon. gives a good nights rest, and cures the
patient. Try one bottle. Recommended
many years by all druggists In the world
You can get this reliable remedy at
Gilbert M. Frazer's.
Price sc ana 75c.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-05
SPECIALS

Huntsville, April IA large barn.
the property of Mrs. John Buckwalter.
was struck by lightning last night and
slightly damaged.
Zanesfeld. April THE state bridge
located on tine Zsnesfield and West Lib
erty pike was washed away in the
heavy rains Of last night. Part of the
steel structure was destroyed.
West Liberty, April 2.-The Presby
terian Ladies' Missionary society has
appointed Miss Alice Slower to repre-
it on April i112 In the Bellefontaine
Presbyterial Missionary society which
will then convene in Urbans.
Creston. O.. March 31.-Doylestown.
situated in the northeastern part of
Wayne county, is hopeful of receiving
favorable consideration from the State
commission which will select a site for
an institution for tuberculosis patients.
Bloomcenter, April 1.-Two harms
were struck by one bolt of lightning
here last night and une was totally de
stroyed. The large barn of Oscar Prick
ering was burned clear to the ground.
VIM. McBride's barn was partially
burned The loss will reach severa
thousands of dollars
A severe electrical storm visitec
this vicinity.
Springfield. o.. March 3O.-Sus
pected of being implicated IN hors
tnefts at 10 cities in this State. John
alias 'Zeke" Davis. was arrested II
this city last night he will be bel
pending further examination. Xenia
Cedarville. Urbana. Dayton. Wee
Mansfield and other cities in this vi
cinity want him. The authorities sa
the man is the cleverest horse thief i
tOhfn
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-05

Some six thousand immigrants,
mostly from Southern and Eastern
Europe, are arriving in New York
daily. The British isles and Germany
ha We ceased to send their old-time
volume of emigrans to this country
In the place of the hardy, thrifty,
easily assimilated German, English,
Irish and Scotch immigrants of the
old days. are coming the Poles, the
Creechs, the Sicilians, the Rouman-
ians. and the Syrians of the present
day. The immigration of the old days
was good for the republic. Now it
is different as the type of the present
day arrivals, it is to be feared, will
prove a curse rather than blessing
We must be awakened by the dan
gers that threaten from the prac-
tically unrestricted immigration of
the modern type.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-05
Belle Center.

The heavys rain last Thursday and
Friday night caused the fifth flood
we have had the past month, and the
water was higher than il has been
for many years. A great amount of
damage has been done to bridges and
fences, and deep bitches have been
washed in the land in some places.
The Miami and Red Slough ditch
were raging torrents all day Satur-
day. The fill near the bridge on the
Northwood road has been almost
washed away, and great amount of
debris has been piled along the sides
of the road. The Miami has changed
its bed in places and damaged fields.
The bridge near the Johnston ceme-
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-05
Jefferson Township.

Good bye Brother Campbell. We
want to thank you for the many
courtesies shown us, during the past
20 years of our correspondence to the
REPUBLICAN. Allow me to assure
you these acts of kindness will never
be forgotten. Your fair treatment
and forbearance in our attempt to
serve the REPUBLICAN. has always
been appreciated and we take pleas
ure in acknowledging them. In your
retirement you have our very best
wishes and hope your future will b
bright and happy. Again we bid you
kind good bye. OLD BUNKUM.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-05

T he interest of Russia and England
in Asia are such today as TO make any
real understanding aud friendship
between these two poHers a great
question. England wants TO maintain
her power in India and her influence
in other parts of the Far East. Rus
sia aims at the Russianization of all
Asia. Right here there arises diff
Guilty that it is safe to say nc arbitra-
tion, short of that of war, can perma-
nentlv remove.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-05
JURORS DRAWN.

Clerk Batch and Sheriff Keff Monds.
rev the juries for the May term o
ourt. The Petit jury reports May
nd the Grand jury May 3.
GRAND JURY.
]. s. Doan, Miami. DeGraff p.
F. c. Hamilton. Perry.
A. II. Black. Lake. s.
Marion Shellenbarger. Zane.
John Headington. Bokescreek.
John Ferguson, Rushcreek.
Gilbert Newman, Rushcreek.
Scott Young, Monroe.
Will Grabiel, Bokescreek.
Frank Morgan, Miami.
Elmer Swonger, Pleasant.
Gardner E. Villa IN son. Union
l.. z. Kaufman, Harrison.
James E. Morris Washington.
!. Q Brugler, Rushcreek.
PETIT JURY.
!, Ira Gwynn. jefferson.
Pearl Bates, Bokescreek.
Henry Shultz, Stokes
J. q. Easton. Jefferson.
A. Btdev. Rellefontaine, 4 W.
VIM. NJ. Hall. Rushcreek.
J. b. Wyrick. Liberty.
George Wonders, Pleasant.
Cnas- z. Brown. Pleasant.
NJ. A. Smith. Stokes.
Andy Carter. Bellefontaine, W.
G. r. Archer. Richland.
A. Roebuck. Richland.
James Hudson. Harrison.
W. II. Pool. Bellefontaine. W.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-05

No action looking toward the erec
tion of new church or the remod-liBg
of the present structure was taken at
the congregational meeting held Wed
nesdsy night in tine lecture room of the
First Presbyterian church.
The committee to which was REFER
ed the task of securing options upon
suitable cites for building reported in
formally as to the options it had secur-
ed, tnat it had been unable to complete
arrangements whereby 1t could secure
the Carnegie library site on north
Main street as location for a new
church and that il mad received an
offer of si2, 500 for the old church site,
which offer was made in an informal
manner, and which was turned down
in a manner just as informal
The committee in making its report
made no suggestions giving as the
reason for 30 doing that il had NOT
been authorized to make suggestions in
connection with its report The report
of the committee was made by j Q
A Campbell. chairman Of the body.
Following the giving of the report the
committee was continued and instruct.
ed to offer suggestions when it make.
report at q congregational meeting &c
he held later. Mr.. John E. West, be.
cause of poor health, was excused al
q member Of the committee and Mr.. r.
B. Keller was appointed to fill the va
csncy. DR.. @. l.. Kslb acted as mod.
orator and Henry McKinnon as secre.
tary of the meeting.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-05

Arbor Day, April Is, should be more
generally observed by the planting of
trees It would be the accepted time,
also, to catch those who have been
maliciOusly injuring the trees in vari-
Gus e ctiOns of the city.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-05

The war in the far east is proving
q ute a dull affair. Not more than
ei ight or ten are reported killed in
the terrible battles told of in the
daily press dispatches The Fill
pino style of warfare must be in
vOgue there.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-05

Governor Myron T. Herrick and
Prof. George W. knight, of the Ohio
State University, will speak at the
oedication of the COshOcton Carnegie
Library May ). But who will declaim
when our Carnegie library is dedicat-
cd
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-05
Fruit is Safe.

Professor W. ID. Cream. hortIcultur-
isr at the q. S. experiment station at
Wooster. reports that fruit trees of all
kinds have passed through the winter
in good shape. This means that the
peach crop will LIKELY be saved despite
the correspondents.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-05

Pressure is being brought to bear
to postpone the adjournment of the
Ohio Legislature until April p. The
Immortal ]. NJ might be valua-
BILE acquisition to those in favor of
the April is adjournment
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-05

Like the poor Indian. who wanted
his dog, those savage Filipinos in St.
Louis appealed for canine diet and
were appeased.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-05

Like the peach crop failure that
story of impending disaster to the
reservoir embankment bobs up serene
IL each spring.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-05

Some time ago Miss Laura
Shawver. the accommodating and eff
cient chief operator at the Bellefon-
taine Exchange of The United Tele-
phone company. rendered her resigna-
tion to take effect April 1. 1904 In
line with its past policy of recogniz-
ing home talent and merit the com
pany through it's managers rendered
the position to Miss Evah Wellman,
who has been faithful and trusted
employe of the company in responsible
positions for more than four years.
This selection carries with it the as
surance that the high standard of SER
vice that has been reached will be
maintained and raised even higher if
possible. The company is making a
stesdy and healthy growth having
received 4s new subscribers to the
Bellefontaine Exchange during the
month of March. 1t is expected that
200 will be added on the whole sys-
tenn during April and May.
Miss Wellman will have for her
assistants Miss Sallie Harper and
Miss Mary Goff.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-05

There is said to be a man living in
New York who has written 800 novels.
The Rev. Cyrus Townsend Brady re-
sides in a western state.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-05

Grover Cleveland returned from a
recent hunting trip with twenty dead
due Ks. Possibly there were twenty
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-05
beIlelontaiLe Republican
Published By
INDEX-REPUBLICAN COMPANY
TUESDAY, APRIL 5. 1904
9 9 9 & 8
Have you paid for your REPUBLICAN
Have you paid for your REPUBLICAN

What has become of the Cleage
Commission Company:
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-05

The Japs appear to be at sea re-
garding that Russian squadron.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-05
DEATHS.

Walter A. vassar, of one mile south
of Mt Victory. died Saturday.
Mrs. John Mckee died at her home
east of Bellecentei Sunday aged 30
years
A sister of Mr.. Andrew Wademsn,
of near West Liberty. died Thursday
ut Mr.. wademsn's home.
Mrs. Mary Drake. an aged widow
lady of near West Mansfield. died Wed
nesday. she was an aunt of 5.
Southland. of Bellefontaine.
Lakeview, April Mrs Zacharius
Cherry died at her home here last eve
ming from heart trouble A husband
and several children survive
John Barker, one of the oldest far
mers of Paris township. Union coun-
ty. died at the age of seventy four.
He had lived in the same house for
years.
| Mira Mary Jane Drake. one of the
pioneer citizens. of York township.
died Wednesday night at the home
of her SON, John Drake. near West
Mansfield. after nearly two years of
suffering from cancer of the breast
and stomach. -Marysville Tribune.
MARY Rebecca Brandenburg, nee
Babcock, died at eleven O'Clock Sun
lday, March "a. at the home OF heI
daughter. Mrs. Lissetta Hill. in Pleas.
ant township. Logan county. She wa:
born September "a. 1920. in Clarke
county. Ohio. and was married to
Lewis Williams Brsndenberg. Dec. 8,
is46. Mr. Brandenberg died Novem.
ber 1. 1898. One daughter is left tc
lmourn the loss of loving mother.
The funeral was held at Port Jeffer
son NJ E. church, Tuesday morning a
IL O'Clock. Interment in Port Jeffer
son emetery.-Sidney News.
Mrs. Ellen Hartnett Hynes. aged
about 10 years, died this morning at
at her home. east Auburn avenue. from
pneumonia. Deceased was born il
County Limarick. Ireland. and cam,
to this country about 30 years ago
In this ely she was married to Thora
Hynes. deceased. who formerly con
ducted grocery store in south Mali
street No children survive. One bro
ther. william Hartnett. is living. De
ceased was a member of St. Patrick
church. The funeral services will b
| held Wednesday morning. The hou
; will be announced later.
Tine following letter was publishe,
in the Columbus Dispatch of Wednes
day:
Sir: Among the many bills intro
duced into the legislature there is on
which has been under discussion for
long time. and which is of very muc
4 importance-the new school code. Tn
main discussions are not directed I
ward law for the benefit of the schools
I but as to what extent the schools ca
be drawn into politics. Have politic
D become of such nature as they must in
{ terfere in the education of our youth
D In these discussions the thought seem
z to be of the city schools and not of tn
L rural schools. Are the rural schools 8
Inferior that they are not worthy G
noticer IL this is the case give us
chance and we will show you what W
can do Give MS laws such as we hav
been needing for years. Give the yout
: of our rural schools the same sho,
that the city youth have and see til
3 result Educate the youth OF toda
5 and you have saved the nation of to
: morrow.
III A Teacher.
III Logan County, March %, 1904.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-05

Ice creams of ali flavors, plain or
in brick form, you can have on short
notice, from
GEoRGEoPLE's CANDY KITCHEN.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-05
Logan County, March %. 1904.

General r. p Kennedy Is home
from Washington. where he confer
red with Ohio's Senators and President
Roosevelt in regard to his candidacy
for the office Of state pension agent.
General Kennedy when asked what the
result of the conference would be re.
marked that there was nothing to say.
1t is thought that he has flstteripg
chances for appointment to the Office.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-05

Bird Ramsy, ~. and Miss Ida Maud
Doan. IS. both of Rideeway. wedded
here few days since by Rev. George
E. Davies, were according to report
welded once in Canada and once in
Kentucky before their marriage here.
Suppose they wanted the knot tied
tight.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-05
A Gard of Thanks. .

We desire to thank the friends and
neighbors who SO kindly assisted us
during tine sickness and death of our
mother.
J. M. Reymer
Fl. Fl. Reymer
Mrs Della Jordan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-02
CLASS MEETING,
Session Of N. e. o. p. Held. Last
EVENING,

A meeting Of the lodges of the New
England Order of Protection that COM
prise the local class of the order was
held in the Hotel North parlors. last
evening. and business of Importance to
lodges i'll this vicinity was transacted
The meeting was primarily for the
purpose OF formulating plans for a class
imitation to be held at some Of the
places that are included in the class
probably i'll Augusta, which event viii
pf"h2hly take place the latter part of
October
The meeting, last evening. was nre-
sided over by Judge Harry Manser of
Auburn, and there were Grand Lodge
officers and secretaries and IDENTITIES
present from the different lodges in tho
class. which includes Skowheran. Wa
terFi'le' Augusta. Gardiner, Winthro,,
brunswick and Bath.
The meeting was an enthusiastic ono
and the indications are that there viii
be large number of candidates to ha
initiated when the time come round
and that the local class will make ]
good showing as compared with tho
other classes of the State, which have
already held class limitations and which
have made big gains
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-02

Ch!rirS EN'ns "f Brunswick ono Of
the old KenH"h,-' X Portland railroad
engineers WIS i'm til" 'ity recently call
ii'S ~ fricf-'s. Nj. Evans is me If the
Veteran railroad men who is yet in
- rVi.r. he HOW having ChIrg" of tn"
Maine Central round house III ErunS-
wick. Mr.. E"unS WAS fireman on tn"
old "nrin" 'BruuSHick" which hauled
tlr afternoon passenger train that left
the irons just this way side of Rich
mond enc winter afternoon some 3S
years AGO. and ,Jl its way through the
woods in that vicinity ard finally land
ed on the ice in the river. the engine
and tender iack-knitiug up and TIL,
wood that they burned in those days
piiin@ on Nh Evans in such Il way that
1t WIS The work of consdera bic time tn
dig him out. He was not hurt. how
eyer. and WAS on duty again the next
trip Railroad men say the path is -
be seen. today. where the OH engine
moved its way through the woods AMI
stuck its nosH in the ice. 1t is said
there are only a few vi these old rail-
road men left. something like 4 half A
dozen in Ill. among whom are Cato
tender VIM. Neerie Of the RineS hill
crossing in this city. AMI Frank Spear
the veteran motorman Of the Anguish.
" nithfop q Gardiner street railway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-02
THE Silver Slipper" Coming with 100
People.

The prices for John G. Fishers
Stup"ndouS production THE Silver
Slipper" 1avc been definitely arranged
and instead of a two dollar scale. the
entire lower floor will be sold at one
dollar and i half. This conclusion was
Reached yesterday. when George II.
Murray. the business Manager of the
organization. arrived in the city to
complete all remaining details.
This company numbers 100 people and
travels exclusively by special train of
SIX cars. which is composed of three GO
foot baggage and three Pullman buffet
Shoppers.
The company will arrive here Thurs
day next at 1880 P. NJ.
fh;s attraction is given by the same
management which sent "Florodora"
mere last season. and is undoubtedly the
l"'@eSt attraction that Mr.. John c.
rISher has On tour. a feature of the
presentation will be a picked orchestra
oi twelve men. Mr.. Murray states the
i'"iu"tlon here will be identical to that
N"'ch Was given for nearly a wear at
'.e broadway Theatre. New York city.
eiS'it Weeks i'll Philadelphia. and four
rs each in the cities of Chicago and
i"'Stoh- The production this S. ason is
1''u TO De completely new. while many
iinFoi'ies in songs. music. costumes and
effects abound.