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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15
SPECIALS.

gigantic telephone trust We're circulat-
ed here today in which it was said the
Bell people Were to organize with a
$50. 900. 900 capital to force all compel
itors out OF the field in the territory
embraced within the boundaries of
Illinois, Indiana. Michigan and Ohio.
1t is said all independent telephone
companies will be bought out If will
ing to accept the Bell peoples valua'
tion and if not they will be forced ont
of business by their big rival.
New York, July 12.-Plsns are being
made for the formation of a perms-
nent organization of the national
structural building trades alliance.
Icomposed of labor organizations
throughout the country. for the pur-
pose Of bringing about yearly trade
lagreements, with a view to fostering a
better feeling between employers and
employees. and to further arbitration in
labor disputes. 1t is estimated tnat at
least half million men in the skilled
building trades will be represented in
the organization. A temporary organ
ization has been effected. which will
be made permanent at meeting set
for August 8.
Fremont, O., July 12-Judge Reed,
of Sandusky has overruled the plea in
abatement filed shortly after the grand
jury made its report, indicting some
of Ssndusky county's officials and
ex-officials. The plea was filed by the
defendants early in June and has oc-
cupied great deal of the time of the
court. Twentythree indictments were
returned against the officials.
Columbus, Ohio. July 13-The full
fedged Dutch lunch will be a luxury
this winter if reports are true that
come from the big ouion raising dis.
tricts of Central Ohio. 1t is said that
the rains have flooded the onion farms,
and that the luscious fruit is drown.
ed out. The loss to farmers is esti.
mated at $500, 900.
Washington, d. c., July 4.-"Oon
Paul" Kruger, the famous leader o.
the Beers, died at Clarenz, in the Swisl
Canton of Vaud at o'clock this morn
ing. Death was due to heart weakness
resulting FROM an attack of pneumonia
Marysville. July 13.-The gold dig
gers in Allen township have abandon
ed operations on the Lucas mine, TEN
porarily, on account of large flow o
water, which was encountered at
depth of IS feet. The vein was strucl
Just as the men were quitting worl
last night. The shaft has filed ~
lsixteen feet with water, ana facilitie
for pumping it out will have to b
provided before there can be any fur
ther progress in the quest.
Bloomville. o.. July 13-The funer
al of Rev. 81 G. Hill, one of the bes
known ministers Of the Free Bsptis
church in the state, who died Mt hi
residence here Sunday morning, age
80 years, occurred this morning. TIL,
cause of his death was meningitis
Previous to coming here he held
pastorate of elk years at West Mans
J field. He served his denomination
} here as pastor for FIVE years, resignini
to accept the secretaryship of the stat
association, to which position he wa
elected last spring. Mr.. Hill had beel
particularly successful in building NJ
new charges.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

The following figures secured from
Deputy County Auditor Edward Nc
Laughlin shows the total 1904 tax rate
in the various townships. corporations
and school districts of the county un-
der which the tax collections of Decem-
Der 1904 and June 1905 will be made
by County Treasurer Isaac Miller:
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

For the first time in twelve years
the Democrats have q paid force OF
professional workers who will manage
the details Of their campaign There
srs to be paid subordinstes in the liter
sry bureau. paid assistants in the
speakers division and paid workers In
arsrr cIazz
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

Elmer Heath. boy from Middle
burg, was this morning fined $50 and
costs by the acting mayor charged
with distributing obscene literature.
This is the minimum fine for such an
offense. During the past two years
the city, owing to the efforts of the
police. has been comparatively free
from suggestive literature and the free
distribution of patent medicines.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15
Rushville. Ind

Rushville, Ind.
Messrs. ELY BRos.:-I have been a great
sufferer from catarrh and hay fever and tried
many things but found no permanent relief
until found il In Ely's Cream Balm about
eight years ago.and we have been fast friends
ever since. (Rey.) X. NJ. BENTLEY.
Messrs. ELY BRos. s.:-Find enclosed 50 cents
for which please send me your Cream Balm.
ind your remedy thequicksst and most per-
manent cure for cold In the head. catarrh.
etc. Yours truly. DELI. NJ. POTTER.
Gen. Mgr. Arizona Gold Mining Co.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

About twenty OF the members of the
w. r. c. went TO Silver Lake park
Wednesday and enjoyed a picnic. At
the noon hour a fine dinner was serv-
ed. The party returned home in the
evening.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15
THINK AGAIN.

We are agreed with ourselves that
the reason the motorman ran his car
across the sink hole was that he was
willing to take any kind of chance
in order to get away from Bellefon-
taine -Urbana Times Citizen
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

Bryan announces that he will vote
for Parker and Davis. the nominees of
the Democratic convention. promising
half-hearted support. he says the
fight on the money question is post
poned but not abandoned and that when
the election is over he Will continue the
controversy on economic questions.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

Guy Morrison, IL. of Bellecenter,
recently brought to Jail here charged
with stealing some s12 from a meat
shop there, was sentenced to the Ian.
caster Boys Industrial School by Pro
bate Judge Plum Thursday.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

Judge Parker viii not tour the coun-
Try, making speeches His personal
campaign viii be conducted in a way
similar to that of President Mckinley
70 large degree. FROM the porch al
RosemOnt He win F-0bably make
but one or .-o pilgrimages to the
larger cities.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

In accordance with the provisions of
the new school code, Judge Dow has
appointed the members of the Board OF
Sinking Fund Trustees of the city to
act in the same capacity for the bond
ed indebtedness of the school district
of the city of Bellefontaine.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

A dispatch from Findlsy says W. g.
Kinder. the Democratic candidate fol
Circuit Judge. as well ss Ralph D.
Cole. Republican congressional candi.
date. are confident of election on ac.
count Of heavy majOrities back Of
fhem
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

Judge Parker, after sending his
famous telegram to the St Louis con
vsntion. dropped into silence again.
refusing TO say n word concerning any
feature OF the matter.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

A New York message says that the
West Shore Will construct a branch
side track to the home of Judge Alton
B. Parker. 1t Esopus. n. Y. owing 70
the expected increase of business tc
that mint
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

Lukewarm friends of the human
kissing bug. Hero Hobson. are suggest
ing that he take 9 special course of
instruction in the golden qualities of
Eflauca
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

IL Is suggested that Bryan head his
description of the convention THE
Third Battle Some do not favor
this heading and suggest Three
Strikes and Out
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

A New Orleans man has informed
the navy department that he has made
a contract with the Cuban government
to raise the wreck of the battleship
Maine. which has lain in the mud of
the harbOr of Havana since the ex-
plOsIon on the night of February 10.
1909
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

In order to test the constitutionality
of the law empowering Common Pleas
Judges to fix salaries of county survey
ors. G. NJ. Montgomery, surveyor of
Mahoning county. has begun an action
in mandamus against the judges of that
subdivision compelling them to fix his
salary. Attorney General Wade Ellis
will defend the action for the Judges.
He viii demur to the petition today.
he holds that the surveyors law is un-
constitutional because it permits
Judges of the Common Pleas court to
fix the surveyors compensation at a
sum not to exceed $500 per annum.
when the Legislature alone has au-
thority to name salaries.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

Sidney has the largest chicken farm
in the world and excursion train:
are run to see it. They keep on hand
80, 900 spring chickens in stock all tn,
time that are stuffed and shipped
to New York dressed-three car load
a week. They also handle great mum
bers of other fowls.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

A. W. Riley was moving his barn
last week when the lightning came
along and gave them lift. There was
lively play of the fluid. Alex Brick
er, we understand, was considerably
dazed by the shock Cor
respondent in Rushsylvanis Record.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

The Sociallst-Labor ticket has Core
gan and Cox. a printer and miner, ss
its candidates for President and Vice
President
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

A feature for the Logan county fair
that has been secured by Secretary
John p. Akin is Colonel Fred" the
twentieth century wonder. Colonel
Fred is horse that plays musical
instruments and keeps perfect time to
muaie
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

Under the provisions of the Beal To-
cal option law elections may soon be
held in Huntsville and Bellecenter,
two Logan county towns. Signers are
now being secured in both places to
petitions urging the conducting of
such elections. In Bellecenter nearly
the necessary 40 per cent of voters had
signed the petition up to Wednesday
night.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

Chief Engineer Perkins, Of the Board
of Public Works. is at the Lewistown
reservoir planning repairs of flood
damage there
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

Hsarst's followers see nothing in the
coming campaign for them
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

Miss Carrie Slough is planning to
leave soon for Colorado Springs. Col.
where she will be a guest at the home
of DIR. and Mrs Frank Slough.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

New YORK gets only three Of the
Presidential candidates
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

The Chicago Chronicle. usually q
Democratic paper. comes out for ROoss-
velf.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

The Ladies' Aid of the Sons of Vet
Grams will taKe their lunch and picnic
at Silver Lake park, Friday afternoon,
July 18th. Every member is cordially
invited to go and as many as can will
please go out on the 2:30 car. If the
weather is unfavorable they will pic
mic at the home of Mrs. E. P. Cham
berlin, south Main street.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

Speaker Cannon will make a number
of addresses during the coming cam
paign. He will be one of the big draw
ing cards in the show.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

The children and friends Of Mrs. J.
L. Skeen, of Eastern avenue, rendered
her pleasant surprise at her home
Wednesday evening. Guests to the
number of thirty repaired to the home
and social time was enjoyed Fine
refreshments were served Mrs. Skeer
is the mother of d. J. Skeen, the
south Main street grocer.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

A message has been received herr
announcing the death of T. E. Hiatt,
aged about 73 years, who has been in
a sanitorium at Lincoln. Nebraska.
Death came July 8 and was caused by
q complication OF diseases.
Deceased was for many years a res
ident of this city. Afterwards the
family resided in Nebraska and Cali
fornia but Mr. Hiatt returned to Belle
fontaine about two years ago and re
sided here for some time. When her,
last he was engaged in the msnufsct
ure of breakfast food.
An estimable and kindly gentleman
a member of the NJ. Z. church, Mr.
Hiatt had many warm friends.
Following are the names of the SON
and daughters surviving: Mrs. ii. ]
Miller, of Carleton, Nebraska; Writ
of Carleton. Nebraska; Gail and Jesse
of California.
Interment was made at Carleton
Nebraska.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

date. 10 worth twenty millions Of dol
lars
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15
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Have you paid for your REPUBLICAN

Porch parties at Parker's home will
soon Be popular
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15

1t is to be hoped that there will be
no mud singing in this campaign.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15
The Western Ohio
Real Estate and Loan Co.

W. A Graffort, Manager q years experience
in the real estate and loan business.
BELLEFoNTAINE,o O., LOCK BOX ss4
SIDNEY, LOOK BOX -.
MANAGER OFFICE for. Records and
Correspondence. Rooms and Taylor Build
ing. DeGraf, o.
Local Agents In IS Counties.
II you want to buy or sell a farm. town
property or a business of any kind or borrow
private money on long time, at per cent.
No abstract required. Write and our
representative will call at once or our Man
ager will write you fully. All business con-
fdential.
Send for list of farms for sale.
No charge for listing your property, yours
may be the one to suit
Immigration Agents for the North. South,
Fast and West. III you want cheap land and
low railroad rates. write US.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15
PLAN
To Benefit Chill
dren.
Packet of Seeds for
Each.
IMPROVEMENT
Contemplated From
Excursion.
Where Proceeds of Venture,
If Any, Will Go.
Where Proceeds of Venture,
If Any, Will Go.

Why every person with the interests
of their home city ut heart should
patronize the Sandusky excursion to be
given July 20 under the direction of
the Floral and Improvement society
will be better understood when an ex-
PLANTATION of the use of the proceeds
hoped for is given.
FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN.
IL money is cleared from the venture
the society expects TO use part of 1t
for the distribution of flower seeds TO
school children next spring. Every
school child in the city will be given
a packet containing a variety of seeds
and upon the packet an appropriate
motto will be printed.
A HUNDRED FOLD.
Then goodly part of the money
taken in will be donated to the project
of the new park in the east end. The
Floral society wishes to head the sub
scription list with a goodly donation.
Other moneys will be expended in var
ious ways for the Identification of the
city. Thus IL will be seen that the
dollar you spend in taking the trip to
Sandusky will he returned to you a
hundred fold.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-15
BeIIefontaine Markets.

GRAIN, ETC.
Corrected by Kerr Bros,
Evening journal., 1904-04-21
HEAVY FINES IMPOSED
FOR DRUNKENNESS
Deputy Judge Garrett Still
Waging War Against Un-
fortunate Drunkards

Deputy Judge Philip L. Garrett pre-
sided at this mornings session OF city
Court A number Of regular drunks
were arraigned for trial and heavy
fines We're imposed. william Moyce.
Joseph Myers and Patrick O'Brien were
each fined $40 and costs. James Con-
ner and Patrick McDonough each 50
and costs and oJseph Robinson 81 and
costs.
For assaultng two small Italian
boys William Cross Frank Murray and
George Morgan, three youngsters, were
each fined SO and costs. John Cross.
charged with thesame offonse, was
dismissed.
The charge Of stealing tools against
John Timmons. John Dominick. Jno.
Redding, Frank Polster and willard
Tomllnson, was dismissed The par
ents OF the boys made restitution TO
the owner OF the tools and upon the
recommendation OF Acting Agent Nc
Cracken OF the S. p. G.. c. the lads
were discharged with a reprlmand.
The case OF James Rowe, charged
with larceny as bailee, was also dis
missed.
The cases OF John Connolly and Jo-
seph Sayers, charged with disorderly
conduct, were continued until tomor-
row morning.
Evening journal., 1904-04-21
Married at ST. Mary's

Married by the Rev. George Kelly. who
joined his mother and father IN matri-
mony more than twenty-six years ago,
Dennis F. Gallagher, a well-known young
man in the southwestern section OF the
city. considers that his marital life should
be a happy one. Not only did Father
Kelly ofhciate at the marriage Of the
groom's parents, but he also chr.siened
the young man.
Mr.. Gallagher and Miss Annie c. Nc
Gowan were married at St. Mary's r. C..
Church by the Rev. George Kelly assist
ed by the Rev. John d. Connolly at 8
o'clock yesterday afternoon. The bride
wore white Parts muslin over white silk
and carried bridal roses.
The coupe was attended by Miss Mar
garat A. Dougherty and James McGowan
The former wore a dress OF mousseline
dc sole and carried carnations.
Mrs. William II. Kane, an aunt OF the
groom, played the wedding march.
The newly married couple win be at
home at No. 2oS Lincoln street after Apr.l
80.
Evening journal., 1904-04-21
Martin HirOns

Dover, April 2i.-Miss Dora Luellyn
Hirons was married yesterday to Law
renee w. Martin. OF Trenton. n. j. The
Rev. william r. Hirons performed the
ceremony. Miss Eva Hirons sister Of the
bride, was maid OF honor. Miss Kate
smithers. OF Smyrna Miss Amor Moore
and Miss Lena Baker, of Dover, consti-
tuted a committee on receiving. Maurice
Martin, a brother of the bridegroom, acted
as the best man. The brides gown was
OF white crepe de chine over white taffeta
silk. and she carried brides roses. The
maid OF honor wore white peau de sole
and carried pink carnations. Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin will reside at Trenton, and viii be
at home after May 10.
Evening journal., 1904-04-21
COMMISSIONERS CHOSEN
TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Interesting Reports Heard at
Closing Session OF New
Castle Presbytery

One OF the most important matters dis
posed OF at the closing session OF tho
New Castle Presbytery at Dts meeting IN
Ollvet Church was the election Of COM
missioners to the General Assembly.
Those chosen were Moderator Kent NJ.
Bull and tho Rev. A. N. Keigwin. d.
ID. The altornatcs chosen were DIT. j.
b. North and the Rev. II. u. Hoover.
The elders elected were Dr. David Stew
ard Of New Castle and Eho W. Tunnel,
Of Lewcs with Isaac 8. Baird. OF VIII
mington and W. A. Dickinson. Of POGO
moke City as altomates.
The Rev. II. l.. Haliout. OF Odessa,
made the report ON Sabbath school work
and in doing so took occasion to com
mont on the fact that the increase IN the
number Of scholars was not as large as Il
should be. The report showed the follow
Ing statistics: Number Of teachers and
officers. Si3; number Of scholars. $50:
Home Department, 46T; total membership
Of schools. s054; loss, 2i5; average. Ss6i;
number in full membership Of church,
1916; added from schools, 1863.
Contributions, for Sabbath school work,
Sai.6l. for other boards Of the church.
500; to support OF schools, silsl 40. The
report added that Ghe catechism Is gener.
ally taught.
The report OF the Board Of Freedmen
showed that whth an annual income Of les.
than 100000 d has maintained Il minis
ters In 92s churches and missions and H..
2I8 pupils ia Sc schools. The report stated
that this has been accomplished by tn,
wise management of the officers.
The committee on Foreign Missions re.
ported the contributions for the year as
follows. Church offerings Sil0S Or: Wo-
mons AuNillarles. $500; Sunday Schools
S23l.o2; Young Peoples Society Christian
fndcavor S2i5.G7; Mission Bands. Se0i 70,
Forward Movement. S221 .o5. Ouher Agen.
cies. s526.57; making total Of s553s 6.
against a total OF Sii3S for last year.
The report Of the committee on Min
listers Renef showed that there are s,S
recipients in the Prcsbylery Of the fund
receiving annually a t5lal OF s2g5. Tn,
following renewals for ono year were
recommended, the amounts being the
same as in previous years: Mrs. J. r.
Baynum Sl75; beginning In May; Mrs.
T.. c.. Marks. $500, beginning IN June; Mrs.
Annie L. Willis. si5b. beginning IN May
the Rev. Il. W. Long. $3.50, beginning IN
April.
The closing session last night was pre-.
ceded by an Illustrated lecture by IN,
Rev. +. d. p. Finks. d. D.. field secre.
tary of the Board OF Home Missions. Tns
views showed scenes among the Mormons
and Indians OF the West.
DR.. Lewis presided over the closing ses.
sion In the absence Of Moderator Bull
A vote of thanks was extended 10 tho
Rev. Robert A. Elwood and congregation
OF Oliyct Church. TO the railways and
press.
The fall meeting OF Presbytery will b.
held at Rock Church, Nd.