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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-08
AT SHORT CALENDAR.
Cases Assigned--TwO Divorce Cases
 Put Over Until Next Week.

Only business of light nature and not much of that was transacted at the short calendar ill the superior court this morning. Court opened at 9;30 o'clock, Judge Thayer presiding.
 The divorce of Lizzie against John H. Harding went over to next week, the case of Annie Powers against Michael Powers, a divorce case also, was called but none of those inter- ested being present it went over to next week.
 A motion for a more specific state- ment in the suit of the Dime Savings bank against Paul F. McA1enney was denied. This is another suit on sub stantially the same basis as that which was decided for the defendant some time ago after being some years in court. The amount involved is some $1.S0O.
 An order was issued by which George H. Post must file bill of par ticulars in two weeks in his case against Minnie Seeley Post. This is a suit for breach of contract.
 Gases for hearing next week are as follows:
 Charles Nichols against Thomas Delaney, a suit for assault and bat -tery, the case will be tried to the jury. The others will be tried to the court. Edward F. Cole, guardian, against William w Jerman, probate matter; John M. Hoffman against Katie. Mo ran-Hoffman, Hannah J. mith against Truman J. Smith, both contested. di- vorce cases; The Cooperative Savings society against F. J. Kingsbury. and Charles HI. CrossIand against Eliza beth B. Bell, executrix.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-08
Are You Ready for
 Easter ?"

ing apparel for yourself and your fam fly? If not why do you wait2
 You probably cannot spare all tho money yet.
 We'll, that is just the point we wish to advise you on.
 Come to us, get what you need. when you need 1t, and pay later. But before you come to buy of us look around at the goods and prices dis played in the cash stores, and then we shall have no trouble to sell to y0u.
 If we cannot it you out of our large and choice stock, our nnanufacturiug and tailoring establishment on the premises enables us to make your clothes to order Therefore do not wait; come now and be ready for Easter on time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-08
POLITICAL POINTERS.
Rules Committee Meets TO-Night--
 Wallingford Turns Down Hearst.

The committee appointed to prepare rules for tue government of the local democracy will hold a meeting tonight. The draft will then be submitted to a general meeting of the democratic voters Monday evening in the city court room. The rules will later in the month be submitted to the voters at a primary and if ratified shall not be changed unless the proposed amend ment is submitted to the voters at a yegular primary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-08

The democratic caucus to elect del egates to the state convention was held in the town hall. Waldngford' last night and the following were elected: Edward F. Kavanaugh, Mar GUS B., Cook. Edward M. Roach, Oscar Peterson and James A. Downey. A resolution introduced to instruct the delegates to favor the candidacy of William R. Hearst was voted down Is &o IA.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-08
Not Handsome.

CT understand that, you said you thought Miss Ungainly was beautiful. .'
 Moo, couldn't have said that.s'
 clones told me"
 "Oh; it came about this .way-Jones said: Don't you think Miss Ungainly's feet are pretty big?' and replied: Yes, but thing her hands some, "-Housto1 Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-08
First Electric Railway.

The first electric railway for public use in America was that of the East { Cleveland Street Railway company, which was equipped in 1884. The con- ductnrs were laid underground.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-08

EXPERIENCED Tin Plater wanted to 1I work in Philadelphia on small brass wire goods. Good position to the right man. Address F. C. M., Democrat office, stating time can be seen, age, wages wanted and general kind of work have been doing. It
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-08

The best chair seat made Is the UNIVERSAL, for these req sons:
 It is especially adapted for replacing worn-out seats of ev- cry description.
 It can easily be cut with or dinary shears to any pattern. It can be put in any chair by anyone who can drive a tack. It is attractive enough to use in the best chair made.
 It is cheaper than cane or leather and will sustain great CT weight.
 It will not mar Or scratch and if properly put on will outlast any chair frame made.
 Sizes from 12inch to 1s-inch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-08

IT OST-A little Scotch terrier; had no n tall. Rewardif returned to 7s6 Bank street. 4-8-3
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-02

Mrs. w. II. Layha, of l00l Agnes Ave-, Kansas City, Mo-, has for several years been troub- led with severe hoarseness and at times with a hard cough, which she says, "would keep me Tn doors for days, l was pre- scribed for by physicians with no noticeable results. A friend gave me part of a bottle of Chamber lain's Cough Remedy with in structions to closely follow the directions and wish to state that after the first day 1 could notice a decided change for the better, and at this time after us ing it for two week, have no hes itation in saying realize that 1 am entirely cured.
 This remedy is for sale by E,'J. Wattron. , r'9
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-02

Cuba's imports from the Unit ed States fell off last year, but there was an increase in it's inn ports from Spain, France and Germany. Cubans have a right to buy where they please. Uncle Sam IS also at libety to request that he. should hear no more about imaginary "debts of honor" to eCuba.-St. Louis "Globe-Democrat."
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-02

A man charged with murder bribed an Irishman on the jury with $1OO to hang out for yer dict for manslaughter. The jury was out for a long time and fin ally returned with a verdict of manslaughter. The prisoner sent for the Irishman, thanked him and asked if he had a hard time of it. "Yis" said the Irish man, "a h-ll of a time. The balance all wanted to acquit you.
 ofM|ss'sts' ff|ssss Early Risers Tho famous little pills.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-02

Sick headache results from a disordered stomach and is quick lv cured by Chamberlain's stom- ach and liver tablets.-For sale by F I. Wattron.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-02

The annual rehash of the items of luxuries paid for by the gov ernment for the use of senators S has appeared. It costs $1, 800, 900 to run the senate for twelve months, one-third in salaries and mileage for the senators and another half million for the sal. aries of officers and employees.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-02

The costs of the battleships and cruisers now under construc tion by the United States govern ment will be in excess of $50, OOO,OOO.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-02
LOCAL TIME TABLE
Ettect Ian. 26, 1903.

Etfect Jan. 26, 19O3.
 No. i, west bound ar. 5:54 a. m. No. 7, west bound ar. 7:O3 a. m. No. 2, east bound ar. 11:2O p. m No. 8, east bound ar. 1O:1O a. m. Nos. ?, 7 and 8 leave mail and Nos. 2 and ' take mail away. California Limited runs daily.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-02

According to a recent letter of General Young, chief of staff of the army, officers of the National Guard are to be allowed to at tend the regular army schools for officers without expense to the government. This new pol
 icv will no doubt do much to raise the standard of the militia.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-02

Globe, Ariz., Dec. 2S,-News has just come to this place of the murder of two sheepmen near the Gisela settlement, eighty miles north of Globe. The victims are a young man named Berry and a Mexican. The crime occurred in Tonto Basin, the scene of the famous GrahamTewkesbury feud between sheepmen and cattlemen and abds to the long list of vic- tins of the feud Zack and John Booth have be .n arrested at their home near Gisela, charged with killing Albuquerque Citizen.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-26
At Its December SeSSiOn---AIf
Gossard's Troubles.

Alf Gossard, who was taken to To-
ledo last week, waived examination
and his bond was placed at $1,000,
which he gave for his appearance be-
fore the U. s. grand jury in Decem-
ber
Trustee W. T. Copeland, through
the trustee attorney, has fled rsplevin
suit against Mr.. Gossaru for possession
of all the chattels purchased of Place
& Myers. The action was filed N To-
ledo Monday. 1t seems that Gossard
testified at the bankruptcy proceed
ings in Wapskonets that he had given
a ]. Myers a certain note; had trad
ed two steers to Ezra Place, all to ap-
ply on the price of the goods, and that
the balance of $500 he had paid in
cash, S400 to Place and $400 to Myers
as the three We're sitting ON the steps
of the Waynesield Baptist church one
evening. On the other hand. both
Place and Myers swore Gossard had
never paid them a cent on the goods.
This is practically the ground for ALT
GossaId's arrest on the charge of
perjury.
The Trustee states that he will I'M
mediately bring action to set aside the
sale of the Lakeview store by Ezra
Place to J. T. VanHorn. -wsynesfield
Chronicle.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-26
FARM
Belonging to E,
FIiCkinger
Sold to WdynesfieId
Lady.
WHEEL WORKS
Also Sold by the Re-
CeiverS.
Farm Brought Handsome Sum
of $4,000.
Farm Brought Handsome Sum
of $4,000.

Edward Flickinger's fine farm stu
ated In Harrison township has been
sold by Colonel /. n. Gearing, the real
estate agent, to Rebeccs Means. of
Waynesfeld. Ohio. The farm consists
of 24S acres and sold for ST., 800. The
farm has been in the hands of Assignee
Edward Powell, of Columbus. The
Flickinger wheel works We're also sold
by the receivers. The real estate was
bought by r. N. johnson of the Ohio
Buggy Co. of Gallon for $13, 600; the
machinery was sold for S25. 900 to John
White of Ft Wayne, Ind. Part of the
building will be occupied by the buggy
company for factory and the balance
sold. Mr.. White contemplates starting
a wheel factory with the machinery
he bought in the defunct gear works
buIlding, provided he can purchase the
same of the receiver subject to the con-
firmation of the federal court.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-26
DOES 1T PAY TO BUY Cheap

Acheap remedy for coush hsand colds is al
right. but you want something that viii re-
lieye and cure the more severe and danger
Gus results of throat and lung troubles.
What shall you dof Go to warmer and
more regular climateY Yes. IL possible; II 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 TO destroy the germ disease. but al
lays Inflammation, causes easy expectora-
tIoh, gives a good nights rest, and cures th'
patient. Try one bottle, Recommended
many years by all druggists in the worlC
You can get this reliable remedy at
Gilbert M. Frazer's.
Price sc and 75c.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-26
DAMAGES
In Sum of $4,000 Asked of
keep.--COurt News.
ASKS DAMAGES

ASKS DAMAGES.
Through Attorney Ben 5. Johnston
Anna Pickering. of Bellefontsine. has
brought suit in court here asking $4,000
damages of NJ. NJ. Keep. whom she
AYERS approached her July 5. 1904, and
took from her a set of false teeth.
WANTS INJUNCTION.
Dow Akin Is attorney for Wilson
McAdams who brings suit in Common
Pleas court asking that his son, James
McAdams. be restrained from record
ing a deed secured from the plaintiff
through alleged false pretenses-
CHANGE IN LAW.
A change has been made in the
habeus corpus law of the state which
makes it mandatory that application
for writ of habeus corpus be made
in the county from which the prisoner
is remanded to prison.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-26

Armor 5. NJ. Lorentz. a young stenog-
rapher of Cincinnati, giving his age
as 81, secured license here of Probate
Judge W. S. Plum several days ago to
wed Miss Clara d. Nelson, of that
city, and the two planned to be mar
ried today. Friday Lorentz's S parents
learned of this and they announced
themselves as opposed TO the wedding,
declaring the couple too young
the sons age being but 10 and the age
Of Miss Nelson but Is. Friday night
young Lorentz called at the Nelson
home to see his bride-to-be and was
informed that she was away with a
young man named George Reed. When
Lorentz learned this he became greatly
ired, vowed vengeance on the twain
and announced his intention of staying
near the Nelson home to see Miss
Nelson and to interview Reed, and
also announced that the marriage
would not take place as scheduled
Lorentz declares that Reed and Miss
Nelson We're engaged at one time but
that the wedding was postponed, Miss
Nelson refuting her love for Reed on
the day set for the nuptials.
Michael Lorentz. father of the would
be benedict. is Superintendent of the
Sanitary Police Department of the
Queen City.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-26
THE LOT SALE.

The auction sale of lots conducted
Friday at this McCracken & Cooke ad-
ditions near the Big Four shops attract
ed hundreds and 80 lots were disposed
of at an average price of $50. Coulter
Allen acted as auctioneer. All of the
first addition was sold and part of the
second addition. The sale proved too
big a task for the allotted time. dark
ness coming before all the lots for sale
could be offered. Accordingly the lots
not disposed of will be offered at pri-
vate sale on the same terms as lots
were sold at the auction. The follow
ing shows the purchasers. the lots
bought and the price paid for each:
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-26

Thursday evening at the home of
Rev. and Mrs. George E. Davies, east
Chillicothe avenue, was solemnized the
marriage of Mr.. Earl r. Arnold and
Miss verna Fleming, the officiating
minister being Rev. Mr.. Davies. But
one person witnessed the ceremony,
this one being Mr.. Harry Wissler, a
close friend of the groom. Soon after
the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold left
for Chicago, where they win spend a
week the guest of relatives. Upon
their return they will enter upon
housekeeping in suite of rooms at
the south Madriver street home of the
groom's parents. The bride is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry G.
Fleming, of Evansville street, and a
Young lady of many friends. The
groom. a son of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Arnold, of south Madriver street, is an
employe in the Big Four machine shop
and young man who has many well
wishers. The Index joins in the hearty
extending of congratulations.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-26

Frank Eugene Houtz. born Septem-
Der 3, 1858, in Northfeld, Summit
county, Ohio, died Friday morning at
the family home, east Columbus ave-
nue.. Death was due to dropsy. For
the past five months Mr.. Houtz had
been confined To his home. He had
been resident of this city for nearly
seven years. moving here from Urbana
after a residence of two years there.
During the past few years he mad been
an employee at tine plant of the Buck
eye Body q Carriage Company. July
%, 1881, at Marshall. Mich, he was
united in marriage to Miss Martha
Gamble, and to this union four chill.
dren, son and three daughters, were
born. The son is numbered among
those called to eternal rest. The
daughters Ida and Ora and Mrs. Will
SON Brehm, all of this city, together
with the widow survive. Ida and Ora
reside at home. One brother is left, he
being P. Fl. Houtz. of Bedford. ohio.
Funeral services conducted by Rev.
Jasper e. Winans, pastor of the First
Baptist Church, were held from the
home at O'Clock Saturday afternoon.
Interment in the city cemetery.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-26

A gentleman who knows all about the
sink hole at Round Prairie is in the city
today calling on friends. T. K.
Thompson, a pioneer resident of Cham
paign county, is visiting David Hooley,
south of town. He was the section
boss on the old Madriver railroad in
the fifties. Mr.. Thompson superin-
tended the removal of the scrap iron
used as rails first on the road and laid
the first ST. rails. He said that the
railway company had come difficulty
in filling their grade through the sink
hole and for a while were obliged to
build around it but he brands as false
the stories that trees, wagons, etc dis
appeared in the swamp. Before tracks
were laid ON the old Madriver grade
people used the grade to drive on and
once a resident of Urbana drove here
and at the sinkhUle went under but
his life was saved Mr.. Thompson
says that constant filling is the remedy
for the U.B. q n. and he believes thai
most of their troubles are over. ii,
is the father of Representative Thomp
son of Urbans and very interesting
old gentleman.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-26

A touring car the property of Doctor
Wilds, of Piqua, carrying the doctor,
his wife and son and Mrs. Wilds' sis
ter. was badly wrecked on the West
Liberty pike near the home of Will E.
Smith Friday morning and each of the
occupants slightly injured. The car
ran off the road over a six foot embank-
ment and rolled over against barb
wire fence. The accident resulted from
the steering apparatus of the machine
failing to work properly when DIR.
Wilds attempted to steer the cal
around frightened horse. The foul
have been touring the northern par
of the state during the past few days
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-26

Business men along the section of
south Detroit street to be paved this
summer are anxious to have the work
postponed until the Sandusky avenue
paving is finished in order that this
busy street will not be blockaded dur
ing the Logan county fair. The con-
tractor will probably grant their wish
es in the matter. Blockaded streets in
Bellefontaine do not give the best re-
suits when a crowd like the one annu-
ally attending the big county fair
comes to town.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-26

Alderman Henry Paxson has received
the announcement of the death of his
eldest sister, Mrs. Nancy Fritz, which
occurred at her home in HedrIck.
Iowa, on June 9th. The deceased was
born in Logan county, July O. 1925,
and will be remembered by many of
the older residents. She mad resided
in the west fora great number of years,
and Mr.. Paxson had not been privi-
legged TO see her for more than quar-
ter of a century. .-Bellecenter Herald
Voice
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-26

On every hand you see life and activ-
ity in Bellefontaine. The carpenters
and contractors are buster than ever
before with the construction of new
buildings for residence and business
purposes. All available workmen have
been secured to make the extensive ad-
ditions to the water and gas mains, all
the available space along Detroit and
Sandusky avenue has been filed with
paving brick to be used in the improve
ment of-- these thoroughfsres and the
WORK of tearing up the streets prepdra-
tory to laying the brick will soon be-
gin. All newcomers to the city are
surprised at the wonderful strides we
are making. Bellefontaine is truly
one of the best cities of her size in
Ohio.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-26

At the meeting of Wilfred Lodge No.
81 K. OF P. held Friday evening, it
was decided to correspond with every
K. of P. Lodge in Logan county and
arrange for Logan County K. of P.
picnic to be held probably at Silver
Lake park next month A band will
be engaged and the picuic will be in
the nature of a reunion of all knights
of Pythias in the county.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-26

Coiled on the kitchen floor black
snake was found in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Scott. one half mile
east of Zsnesfeld. Thursday. The
snake was about four feet long. 1t
badly frightened the women and chill
dren who were in the house and Ches-
ter Williams. neighbor. was called
and killed the reptile. The doors of
the house are protected by screens and
the Scott family are at q loss to sc-
count for the sudden appearance OF
the snake.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-26

A state tennis tournament will be neld
at Silver Lake park and amateur tennis
players in the state and t, nnis clubs
will be invited. the tournament will
be held the week commencing Mon
day, August 20. AT least 300 tennis
players will come to Bellefontaine and
the hotels will be asked to prepare for
their accommodation. Five gold medals
will be given to victorious teams and
players. Printed matter telling of the
tournament is being prepared and will
be circulated through the press all over
the state. A state tennis tournament
will be something new for Bellefon-
taine.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-26

From the report of assessors filed
with County Auditor Milligan this
spring a report has been compiled
which shows there to be 50. 276 horses
in the county valued at S6s2. S77: is,
437 cattle valued at 1856, O52; 12l mules
at 50. sos; 26, 625 sheep at 20, 537; 90.
300 hogs at s122, 279; 1925 carriages at
$50, s25; 76S watches at s., $50 and s64
organs and pianos at S., $50.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-26

A barn and contents ON the farm of
Charles Espy of south of DeGraff, was
destroyed by fire Thursday morning.
The blaze was of lncendiary origin.
Last August barn on the same farm
was destroyed. This structure was
also set afire. This makes eight fires,
showing evidence of incendiarism. that
have occurred in the Espy neighbor-
hood. during the past few years and the
farmers are becoming greatly aroused.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-26

Announcement was made here Fri
day for the first time of the birth of
a SON which was born Dec. &c, 1903, to
Prof. Lee MacKinnon and wife, of
Hillsboro. Ohio. Prof. and Mrs Mac
Kinnon had intended to come here and
surprise their friends and finding that
they viii be unable to come they sent
the announcement of the birth of the
little one
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-26
SPECIALS.

Rushsylvanis, July 22.-At meet
ing of the Daughters of Rebecca Mon
day evening Noble Grand Mrs. Sophia
Linaweaver announced the following
sppointive officers: Warden, Mr.. Will
liam Linawesver; Conductor, Mrs.
Laura Musselman; Chaplain Mrs. Mat
tie Southerland; Right Support, Mrs.
Edna Wickersham; Left Support, Mrs.
Pheby Emerson: Recording Secretary,
Mrs. Bell Mitchell; Financial Secre-
tary, E. E Wickersham; Treasurer,
DIR. q. M. Fisher; Organist, Mr.. Ed.
Pugh.
Columbus, Ohio, July 21.-County
Prosecutor Edward Taylor, at the re-
quest of taxpayer, will bring an act
ion to test the constitutionality of the
law passed by the last Legislature,
basing compensation on the tax dupli-
cate. Under the old law County Com
missioners are paid straight salary
while the new measure gives them a
small salary and percentage on the
duplicate.
Columbus, o., July 23.-Plans are
being rapidly perfected by which a
general merger of the interurban rail
roads of central Ohio will be effected
soon. The Appleyard system will be
the dominant factor in the movement
and the Ohio Union Traction Co., in
corporsted some five months ago, will
be the operating concern.
West Liberty. Ohio, July 25.-Mrs.
Lottie Hunter died here Sunday. Fu-
neral services were held this afternoon
at Mt. Tabor church. Interment was
made in Mt. Tabor cemetery. De-
ceased was well known resident.