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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02
KEYS
Of Liberty Bank
in Hands
OF w. R. Niven, Re-
Ceiver.
PETITION
Asking that Surface
be Declared
A Bankrupt to be Considered
by Judge ThOmp-
son.

William r. Niven, appointed Mt Gin
cinnsti last Saturday by Judge A. q.
Thompson, of the District q. s. Court,
as receiver of the Liberty bank. OF
West Liberty, took possession of tbs
property Saturday afternoon. the keys
of the institution being turned over te
him by Lewis Baldwin, who wa
named as assignee of the bank in the
deed of assignment filed in Probat,
Court here by A. J. Surface on Thurs
day of lase week 1t will be Mr.
Niven's duty to take charge of al
property assigned and to find all othel
property belonging to Mr.. Surface AND
preserve the same. In about thre.
weeks Judge Thompson will hear a pc
tition asking that Mr.. Surface he de
clared bankrupt and il he declare
him so to be the case will then be re
ferred to Judge ]. Duncan McLaugh
lin. of this city. who will make up I
schedule showing sll creditors an,
these creditors win be notified to ap
pear and elect q trustee in bankruptc,
whose duty it will be TO settle up tn
affairs of the closed bank. Ii Is prob
able that Mr.. Niven would be electe,
to this duty. 1t is not known whethe
Mr.. Surface will make contest in tn
matter of being declared bankrup
or let the case go by default.
The amounts claimed due by thos
who through Attorney A Jay Miller
of this city, are asking that Surfac
be declared a bankrupt are Ella K
Piatt. 81. 3O6. 60; West Liberty Baske
Works. SsS. 25. Joseph W. Byler. Sl34 81
The bond given by Mr.. Niven as re
eeiver il $, 900.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02
Notice to BRIDGE Builders.

Notice is hereby given that the County
Commissioners of Logan County. Ohio, will
receive sealed proposals for furnishing
all material and performing all the work
for such parts thereof as bidders may see
proper, for the construction. the substruc-
ture and superstructure for a steel bridge
over Rum Creek on the turnpike rum
ming eastward with the line of George Bunk
er's farm in Bloom 6eid township said bridge
to be one span GO feet long with 16 foot road
way.
Also one steel bridge over Rum Creek on a
county road on the east line of Section q.
Bloomfield towns alp, Logan county, Ohio,
said bridge to be one span so feet long with
l6 foot road way
Bidders will furnish plans, specifications
and strain sheets setting forth the nature.
quality and size of materials TO be used In
erection OF the superstructure OF said BRIGGS
and the strength of same when completed and
also where there IS any patent right on the
proposed plan and IL any on what part there
of.
All bids must be on file in the office of the
County Auditor in the City of Bellefont tatne,
Ohio by III O'Clock. a m. Monday. August ID.
1904. at which time said bids will be opened
sioners Every bid must be signed by full
name of every person interested in such bid
and must be accompanied by cash deposit
of $500 for each bridge and an additional 500
for substr ucture as "A guarantee that a con-
tract will be entered into and a proper bond
given IL bid is accepted
By order of the County Commissioners of
Logan County, Ohio.
F. MItLIGAN,
Auditor Logan County, Ohio.
July 1a. l904.-le-s6-s9
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02
Improvement of De-
trOit and Sandusky
To be DeIayed--InspeCtOr Re-
ports Pipe Not up to.
Specifications.

State Senator Sam II. West has
been retained by Fabian Desermoux.
of the contracting firm of Desermoux
& Company. Springfield, and this even
ing at special meeting of both the
Council and Service Board will appear
in an effort to prove that the contract
between the city and Desermoux for
the pipe extension work on east San
dusky avenue and Detroit street is IL
legal and therefore void.
Dessrmoux's attorney Sunday noti-
fed each member of the Service Board
of a claim that the city had failed to
keep its agreement with Desermoux
for reason that it did not give estimates
to the contractor on the fourth and
sixteenth day of each month after work
was in progress, according to contract
made, thus making the contract illegal.
Consequently special meeting of
the board will be held this evening to
consider the claim
President Dickinson, of the board
Desermoux's claim made through his
attorney said the contractor has never
yet demand I'd an estimate and the
city has been ready and willing at any
time to fulfill its part of the agree.
ment.
AS the Service Board made the con.
tract with Desermoux this body will
probably have jurisdiction in consider
ing the legal phase of the difficulty.
1t is understood from conversation
with members of the Service Board
that they Will not release Mr. Deser-
moux from a contract involving the
sum of 81. 020. 25 without a struggle
The city surveyor and president of tine
Service Board it will be remembered
protested against giving the contrsc
to Desermoux at 5000 cheaper than ths
bid Of D. r 81 nnessey but the matter
was pushed through any how, other:
claiming that a difference Of $60'
would be saved the city and that i
was the contractors lookout whethel
he lost on the work or not.
Attorney West, it is understood
claims that the entire contract fo
extension work ON both streets is lille
gal and that Desermoux should be re
leased from his contract.
No work is being done on the ga
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

pipe extension today in esst Sandus-
ky avenue but work in the alley lead
ing from west Columbus to Sanousky
avenue is being done by small force
of men. And now there appears to
be another difficulty in regard to this
contract. Inspector Henry Kemper
has informed the city surveyor that q
portion of the gas pipe lie not up to
specifications. A certain number of
pounds to.esch foot of pipe is named
and some of the pipe, according to the
Inspector, fails to weigh ont 936
pounds in 400 feet of pipe. All pipe
put in the ground in east Sandusky
avenue is up to specifications but pipe
strewn along east Sandusky avenue II
not to required specifications. the In
spector says.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

As soon as the country recovered
from the shock of the General Slocum
disaster citizens in sll sections began
hurrying to collect relief funds. In a
short time the amount poured in reach
ed over 800. 900. Instead of the suf-
fers being benefited it seems that the
money has been used in other channels
and a scandal is about to result. The
committee which had been appointed
by Mayor Mcclellan to take charge of
and distribute the fund, found the
work too onerous and left the work of
distribution to A. A. Hill, connected
with the Charity Organization Society
of Manhattan 1t is asserted that Mr..
Hill. who lives out of town. took quar-
ters at a hotel and surrounded himself
with a staff of fourteen clerks and
stenographers. paying not only their
salaries, but also his hotel bills ont of
the relief funds. IL is asserted that
of the total amount about S25. 900 have
been expended so far, but of that sum
only about 81. 900 was used for relief
purposes. while the rest went toward
paying for salaries, Office rent and
hotel bills The attention of the may
or has been called to the matter and il
is expected tnat an investigation Will
be made to ascertain the actual facts
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02
Notice of Intention to Build
BRIDGES.

Notice i, hereby given that the Commiss-
toner's of Logan County. Ohio. will on the ear
liest date provided by law. contract for the
erection of the substructure and superstruc-
ture for bridges at the following locations:
One bridge over Rum Greek on the turnpike
running eastward with the line OF George
Bunker's farm in Bloomfield township, Logan
County, Ohio.
One bridge over Rum Creek on a county
road on the east line of Section 27 Bloomfield
township.
By order of the Board OF County Commis-
sioners of Logan County, Ohio
f. E. MILLIGAN,
July 1e, 1904. County Auditor.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

Said ditch bonds are dated Aug. 18th, 1904,
and bear interest at five per cent 90 per an
mum from date. Interest payable semi-an-
nually on the first day OF January and July
each year.
The Ditch Ronds are issued under authority
OF Sections 44s1 and 1882, and laws amendatory
and supplementary thereto
Principal and interest payable at the Treas
ders are required to state plainly and sepa-
ratelv n.their bids the exact sum which they
will pay for said bonds, to which sum will be
added interest for each day after date of bond
until said bonds are delivered.
Said bonds are to be delivered to the pur-
chaser at the Treasurer's Office in said county
on or before the 18th day of August. 1904.
No exchange or express charges will be paid
be permitted. Each bidder will be required
to deposit $3.50 90 cash with the Treasurer OF
Logan County. Ohio. before filing his bid as
guarantee that he will take up said bonds
Said $3.50 to be forfeited to the County of LO-
gan for the use of the County Fund, IL the
bonds are not taken up by the time specified
The right to reject any or all bids is reserved
Address all bids to Auditor Of Logan County
and mark the same IBID for Bonds"
All bidders will be required to satisfy them
selves of the legality of these bonds. as no
delay will be granted for any purpose
Bonds outstanding:
Ditch bonds. 8 0,000.
| Turnpike bonds. $4,000.
Bridge bonds. So. 900.
No other debt
Logan county has never defaulted in pay
ment OF principal or interest.
Assessed valuation of property over 81, Co.,
o0O
Estimated cash value over so, ,o00ooo.
Population. census 1900. 80, 40
By order Of Logan County Commissioners
f. E. MILLIGAN,
Auditor of Logan County, o.
July Is, 1e04.-19-26-2
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

A mad dog has not been heard of in
the vicinity of BsllefOutaine for years.
This is said to be due to the prevalence
of good cool water in convenient places
50 that dogs may drink at their will.
The many public drinking places in
seryersl parts of the city are greater
blessings than the public imagines at
first thought. 1t is a real pleasure to
stand on the public square and watch
horses and dogs refresh themselves
from the large trough always filled
with the best water in Ohio.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

The above Is a good likeness of Prof.
T. R. Corwine who gives humorous en-.
tertainments in each of the coaches of
the Y. NJ. G. A excursion to Sandus.
ky on August 90
Prof. Corwine has just filed week
engagement at the Miami Chautauqua
and is now at Crescent Springs. Ky.
He is the greatest man of his kind in
this country and no one should mis-
the opportunity to hear him.
The round trip to Sandusky will be
only 81. 90. Tickets for boats will be
sold on the train.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

While banks in many towns and
cities in the United States are being
troubled with runs and other embarras-
ments it is gratifying TO Bellefontaine
people to know that the local banking
institutions are on the same solid foot
ings that have characterized their af-
fairs for years The Bellefontaine
banks are known in all parts of the
county as among the best and most
substantial in this section.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

It Is matter of congrstulation
that the report Of the State Dairy q
Food Commissioner recently made af-
ter an inspection of milk sold by Belle
fontaine dairymen shows the product
of each dairy to be first class and
strictly mp to the required limit. At
the present time the city is receiving
the best quality of milk it ever had.
The milkmen have neat barns and the
COWS are kept clean 1t is pleasure
to buy milk free from disease germs
80 dangerous to the health of COM
munity.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

Bellefontaine ladies who have visit
ed the St Louis Expo. are of the opin-
ion that the servant girl problem in
the larger cities may be solved by the
importation TO this country of Japan
ese and Philippine maids as wel as tine
lassies of several other oriental coun-
tries. The brightness and neatness
and excellent cooking of these girls
cannot but inspire the belief that they
would make ideal household servants.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

Unrest in industry is feature of
Importance. The meat strike has re-
opened at leading Western packing
centers. and there is danger of sympa-
thetic strikes embroiling railroad en-
ployes.
In addition to the 26, 900 meat trade
strikers, production of print cloth at
Fall River has come to an almost
complete stop owing to the strike of
%, 600 mill hands against a reduction.
In addition to these troubles, the
dullness in anthracite coal and the ov-
erstocked conditions of all markets
renders serious existing disputes be-
tween operators and miners. A gen.
eral shut down of all miners is expect
ed 10 occur this week, involv ing the
idlsness of 80. 900 men
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

Dave Hill and the Democratic lead
ers admit that Judge Parker would not
have been nominated if the convention
had known his attitude on the money
question This is q frank admission
rnat Parker is now on the ticket
through false pretenses.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

County Clerk Walter S. Roebuck
hsd as his guests Sunday all the mem
bers of his family and the gathering
was most enjoyable one. The day
marked the fifty-sixth anniversary oi
his natal day.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

Two runawsys have occurred recently
IN Kenton a. q result of horses fright
ening from pieces of paper thrown
upon the streets by careless pedestrians
II You are of the same habit break the
habit for even if the paper doesn't
frighten some steed it makes the street
appear uncleanly.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

Elmer Heath, the Middleburg youth.
fined $50 and costs here some days ago
on the charge of distributing obscene
literature about the city, paid the fine
Monday the necessary money being
sent him by the company employing
him to circulate the literature.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

DIR. Carlock, of Kenton. is in the
city endeavoring to sell stock for the
Common Sense Catsrrh Cure Com
pany." which company Will be form
ed in Kenton.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

The 3lst annual reunion of the 45th
Ohio Volunteer Infantry will be at
Memorial hall Wednesday, August H..
There will be an enthusiastic meet
ing. officers will be elected and there
promises to he large attendance.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

The present campaign seems to be
a case of s'when Dutch meet Dutch
IS both Roosevelt snd Parker trace
their ancestry hack to the Netherlands.
The Esopus jurlst is little more than
nalf Dutch His mother was a Scoon-
maker. an old family Of Ulster county,
n q
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

The heavy rains during the spring
and summer made bad washouts in
many of the pixies over the county.
The officials have worked hard to make
needed repairs but q number of the
roadways are still in bad condition
Il Is hoped that the necessary filling
and eraveling can be finished before the
bad winter weather comes on.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

One of the beauty spots in Bellefon-
taine is the city building and its sur
roundings. The fire laddies who have
their headquarters there have taken
great pains in keeping ND the lawns
and flower beds The interior of the
building is always ready for inspec-
ton Bellefontaine has more up-to-
date institutions today than at any
other period in her history.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

Senator Foraker has abandoned his
proposed trip to the Hawaiian Islands.
This is due to business reasons and a
demand that he be in the country when
the campaign opens in order that he
may take part from the start
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

John J. Fossler and fam lily are NOV
ing from East Sandusky avenue to
their new home ON Powers street.
Here they will reside until October,
when Mr. and Mrs. ID. Byron Swisher
will move into the property.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

Hon Frank j. McColloch, the popular
travelling salesman. has been transfer
red from Gross. Harrison Sc Company.
New York. which he has been repre-
senting. to the Batten Gross Company
Of Philadelphia. The first named COM
pany has gone out of business. Mr..
McColloch will leave August II for
Philadelphia
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

Because OF kick registered by West
Columbus avenue merchants the u. b.
& N. railway company will not place
ties along the sides of the street until
the same are needed.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

There will be called meeting of
Friends at the home of Norris Shroyer.
1T east Sandusky avenue. Wednesday
evening. Let there be full attend
ance. Come everyone and help us
carry on the good work of God. There
will also be prayer meeting the same
evening.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

Ia honor of her guest Miss Jean
Kirkland. of Albany, n. ". Mrs.
Gustav Eichman entertained few
friends Saturday evening at si,
O'Clock dinner at the Starkey cafe,
Silver Lake park.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

Mayor Mcclellan and District Attor-
ney jerome. of New York. are slated
for the Democratic nomination to the
Governorship in that state.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

Friday afternoon, Miss Adah Rhodes
was hostess to twenty of her friends,
they being asked to meet her guests,
Miss Florence Knight, of Bellefon-
taine, and Miss Florence Res. of Zanes-
vile. Progressive whist was played.
and the young women had q delightful
afternoon at their favorite diversion.
The home looked pretty with flowers
and foliage for trimmings and meeting
the two visitors, who have been in
Urbana frequently and have many
friends among the young girls pres
ent, made the time pass all too quickly.
Winning the highest number of points
in the card playing. Miss Ethel Craig
was given a reward for her skill, and
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

The American people demand results.
not talk. They like the man who de-
hvers the goods. The Republican party
is the party of action; it delivers the
rrr1S
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. J. g. Marquis Sunday
nicely entertained to dinner Mr.. and
Mrs. George W. Myers. Mr.. and Mrs.
William Bullard, Mrs. Fannie Bower:
and son and Mrs. Mary Myers and
daughter.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

The sun has done its best and failed
to heat July. We will have to depend
upon the campaign for warmth in the
next few months.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

1t il admitted that Mr.. Davis is too
old for a vice president but he is not
too rich for campaign purposes. and it
il not expected that he win be needed
longer than that
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

The family of John Nipple. residing
at Muncie, Indiana, are planning to
move to this city, their home years ago.
The family then resided on East San
dusky avenue, where Mr.. Nipple was
in the junk business. He is now in
the Soldiers Home at Dayton.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02
THE MARKETS..

Bellefontaine. Aug. 1.-The retail
price of provisions as corrected by
Carter Brothers is as follows:
Flour per barrel, IS. so.
Potatoes. new, per peck. 20c.
Butter, 1Sc.
Eggs, 1Sc.
Hams. 15c.
Shoulders, 10c.
Sides, 14c(61Sc.
Cheese, Michigan cream, 15c.
Beans, 5c(dSc.
Lard, 10c.
Hominy, 3c(d5c.
Grain, seeds. ETC., corrected by Kerr
Brothers:
Wheat, 95c.
Corn. SOC.
Oats. old, 32c; new. Csc
Rye, soc.
Timothy seed, 81. 40.
Clover seed, $500.
Salt, per barrel, 81. 90.
Louisville cement, $1.O0.
Portland cement, $1.75
Cleveland, Aug. 1.-Flour-Minne-
sofa patent $5.35Q5.50.
Wheat-No. red 96c.
Corn-No. 2 yellow SIC.
Oats-No. 3 white 42ikc.
Butter-Best creamery 1910.
Cheese-York state SC.
Eggs-Strictly fresh zoe.
Potatoes-Best grades 75c.
Hay-Choiee timothy $500.
Cattle-Best steers $5.75, choice
calves s6.5OG6.75.
sheep-Choice wethers s3.75Q4.00,
lambs s5.Ood5.25.
Hogs-Yorkers 5000.
Chicago, Aug. 1.-wheat-Cash
s9kc.
Corn-Cash iS%c.
Oats-August 341sc.
Pork-Cash sl2.92h.
Lard-Cash $3.50.
Cattle-Good to prime steers s4.509
$40, poor to medium s4.2564.40.
Hogs-Good to choice heavy s5.45Q
$40. light s5.3OQ5.7O.
Sheep-Good to choice wethers
$3.75d4.50, native lambs s4.00Q7.O0
Toledo, Aug. 1.-Wheat-Cash 94c.
Corn-Cash Sic.
Oats-Cash 42c.
Cloverseed-Cash S6.55.
East Buffalo, Aug. Cattle
Prime steers s6.00d6.50. Best veals
s7.50@S.00.
Sheep-Best wethers S4.50@6.50,
spring lambs $7.O097.50.
Hogs-Best Workers and pigs S6.1o.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. George Leidigh enter
tanned at their cottage at Orchard
Island on Sunday Mr.. and Mrs James
Snyder and family, Miss Mabel Offer.
man of Yonkers, n. Y, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Lynne and family and Mr.. and
Mrs. Philip Leidigh and SON.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

The q. B Sc n. did an unusually
good business Sunday. Over POO
tickets were sold on the Silver Lake
branch. 81 to Urbans, 35 TO West
Liberty. TO Springfeld, to Dayton.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

TOR SALE.-Farm of l42 acres in Jefferson
= township. A six room house, good cellar,
cistern and good well. Plenty OF fruit. All
pecessary out buildings. Price reasonable
Inquire of j. K Stevenson, Zanesfield, Ohio.
r262o-25w2S4
E,oR SALE A fresh cow. Call on ]. A.
II HartZler. SIS Ludlow St. l3t3r2
LNCR SALE At great bargain 2i0 acre farm.
IL Well improved. Will divide same. Chas.
Terrell, huntsville, o. 2-e-16-23
wv ANTED TO BORROw-eS5oO at 9 per cent
w for five years. First mortgage on 100 acres
well improved farm within five miles of Belle
fontaine. 5000 insurance policy signed in
favor OF lender. p. o. Box ls7, Huntsville,
Ohio. 2e16-23
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

Judge Parker owes his nomination
to the trusts and they expect to con-
troll him.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-02

Hearst and Bryan have both served
notice that they win try again in 1908.
No party can be safe and sure with
such elements hopeful.