The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-30

| DIR. A. B. Swisher and son Chester,
have returned from an enjoyable auto
mobile trip to DeGraff, where they
were the guests of DR.. Swisher' father
Captain Joseph Swisner, whose health
is much improved over a few weeks
ago -Marysville Tribune.
The collapse of the prosecution in
the cases of the accused arsonists has
been a severe blow to those who were
instrumental in ferreting out the
criminals. No one wanted innocent
men prosecuted, but tine wrath of these
people falls upon Detective Curry
who some think has trifiied with
them. Times Citizen.
Ira Chambers. 90. married. of Quincy.
was adjudged insane by Probate Judge
Plum Friday afternoon and Saturday
he was taken to the state hospital for
insane at Toledo. He has become de-
mented over religion and declares that
he can hear the devil talking to him
but that he pays no attention to what
the evil one says.
1t is believed that the Safety Boa rd
is planning to purchase patrol wagon
for Bellefontaine. In Sidney the po-
lice use a wagon which is located at the
fire department and If no officers are at
headquarters when a call comes one of
the fremen drives to the scene of
trouble. Money was long ago sppro-
priated for purchasing patrol wagon
If necessary.
The Kenton News-Republican has
been very successful with their excur
sions to ST. Louis this season, and have
decided to run sporting mems excur-
sion from Bellefontaine. Lima. Ken
ton, Tiffin, Findlay and Marion on
Thursday. Sept. %. They will have
as many parlor cars for this party as
the crowd demands, and it will be an
exclusive ''stag party for sporting
men only.
There was an interesting meeting of
the Daughters Of Rebekah held Friday
evening. Mrs William Staley was
presented with an umbrella for obtain
ing the greatest number of applications
for membership. Edward Hawker
was presented with the ''booby" prize.
a stick of candy. Refreshments We're
served. The Rebekahs viii celebrate
the 5Srd anniversary Of the founding
of the order on September 20.
John Rock. Ira Gwynn. Peter Neer
and El Dickinson, members of the
County Election Board. met Saturday
at the Office of County Auditor Milli-
gan and organized by electing Mr..
Rock Chief Deputy and Mr.. Joseph
Colchin Clerk. The date for the Beal
local option election at Huntsville was
set for Sept. and Mr.. VIM. Robinson
employed TO prepare the poll books
and tally sheets for the election.
A queer condition exists in the pay
ment of pensions on the next quarter
day. 1t always falls on the 4th of the
month, in which. the payments are
due.
This quarter the 4th of September
will be ON Sunday, and consequently
<ba ,,ayr,a,@a xx-n,,11 not be I,,a ,,p4;I
Monday, but Monday is Labor Day
and no checks will be issued on that
day, so pensioners will have to wait
two days.
The expert chemist, who was EN-
ployed recently to anslyzs the water
used for drinking purposes in the
coaches of the Big Four system, has
submitted his report to the officers OF
the company. The analysis shows that
although the water contains large
amount of organic matter it is NOT
dangerous to the health of the travelling
public. The Big Four coaches. passing
through here are supplied with the ex
cellent city water.
The organ and song recital given il
the q. p. church Friday night wal
we'll attended and all numbers of tn;
program meritorious and well received
Those who took part besides Fredericl
Mayer, orgsnist. of Hamilton. wer
Percy Holbrook, violinist, and DIR. e
N Miles, Mrs. Laura Emerson ant
Mrs. Jennie Cushman, Messrs- II. s
Kerr and James r. Fulton and tn
Misses Lucille Dun and Blanch Dowell
vocslists of the city.
The following shows the winners i
the Kenton and Greenville races Fri
day:
KENTON.
III 2:i4 pace, Cutter.
ii 9 IA trot. John Henry Wilmur.
2 :25 trot. Jessie Clay.
pl 2 rs trot, Cervantes-
? 2 % pace, Minnie Fisk.
I'll GREENVILLE-
2:19 pace. High Seven
2:1s trot, Honeymoon
2:23 pace. Dewey won after 8 hea
{ winning the Bird, 4tn and 9th heats.
o Running race. mile heats. Robe