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The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1907-03-14
HENRY ZELLER.

Henry Zeller was born near Lo-
gan, Hooking County, Ohio, March
IL, 1926. Died at Middle Point
Ohio, February l6, 1907, aged SO
years, IL months and 9 days.
Father Zeller had no other educa-
tional advantages than those of
the public schools of that time.
Though these privileges were
meager, he 30 improved his time
and opportunity that he was well
informed ON general topics. When
sixteen years of age, at the old
Antioch Church in Hooking
County, Brother Zeller was con-
verted and joined the Methodist
Episcopal Church. When he came
to Van Vert County, there was no
Methodist society near and for a
| time he was a member of the Unit
ed Brethren Church. Later he
again identified himself with the
M. f. Church. He was united in
marriage to Miss Sarah Cook, jan
uary 13, 1S4S. To this union five
children were born, four girls and
one boy. The eldest, little Layina,
died when less than one year of
age. The other four still survive
and were all present at the bed
side at the time of his death. In
| the summer of 1856 he moved to
Van Vert County and settled with
his little dependent family in the
northern part of Washington
Township. Those were the days
when it took men with iron in
their blood to live and succeed in
Van Vert County. But here for
twenty three years he lived and
toiled. Such heroic spirits as his
were they who formed transform
ed the trackless wilderness into
the beautiful fertile heritage we
possess. On the 9th day tf
August, 1868, he responded to his
country's call and joined Company
f. ll8 Regiment, Ohio Volunteer
Infantry and served as private and
corporal in an engineering corps.
He served until the close of the
war, when he was honorably dis
charged, June Gath 1865. Mr..
Zeller was a charter member of
Grand Army of Republic of Mid
die Point, and his comrades honor
ed him by naming the Post. the
Zeller Hamilton Post, G. A. II.
He was for many years one of it's
active members. He was also an
hohotoA mcmbSi VI SHo lHuo-
pendent Order of Odd Fellows.
On the 9th day of April, 1896, he
was bereft OF the companion of hie
youth, Jannary Slst 1908, he was
united in marriage to Mrs. Lydia
Price. This proved to be happy
union and with love and esteem
each enjoyed the companionship
of the other and never did a COM
panion prove her esteem more fully
than has this aged wife during
the months of her husbands last
illness. Father Zeller was a
christian whether surrounded by
his young associates on the battle
field, in the rush of business, In
the solitude of the forest or in a
populouA towa, at church or at
home he was always an indulgent
father, loving husband, true
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1907-03-14

THE REST way to guard against
schemes of grafters and fakirs,
and to keep up to date in every
thing is to read your home paper.
1t is always the person that does
not read his home paper that gets
caught by the grafters and fakirs.
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Grand Masquerade.

On Thursday evening, March
2l, there will be a grand masquer-
Sde skating bee at the rink. Good
prizes given. Admission Zoe.
Ladiss admission and skates ice
aud gents 2be.
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MRS. SARAH woLrz.

Mrs. Sarah Woltz. nee Sarah
Rainer, was born March 2s, Is4l,
and departed this life March O.,
1907, aged o5 years, II months
and 8 days. She was born and
raised in the suburbs OF Richmond,
Va, being Of wealthy, slave
holding family, she always had =
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year. Often they
are not considered
serious and are al
lowed to run on,
or they are treated
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1907-03-14

KNANY cases of chronic catarrh re-
lV1 suit from a settled cold.
Women are especially liable to colds.
These colds occur more frequently dur
ing the wet, sloppy weather Of winter
and spring than any other time Of the
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Mrs eJanson Olson writes;
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soon ena
my =, -. -, o,,,,
nof0nR
second ooe
cough wase NTH gone a being.
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Hartman
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CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank our friends
and neighbors who so kindly as
sisted us during the illness and
death of our husband and father.
MRS. PLEUKHARP AND FAMILY.
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GARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our friends
and neighbors for their kindness
during the sickness and death Of
our husband and son.
Mas. ANNA HAWK AND FAMILY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-02
DEVELOPMENTS AFFECTING STOCKS

There We're many developments in the year
both IN and out OF Wall Street which attracted
the attention OF the financial community and
perhaps that which gained the most interest In
the Street the agitation fSr currency re-
form. The urgent need of a currency system
which VIII meet the demands of trade without
the imposition OF eXorbitant rates for monetary
accommodation is recognized in business and
financial circles in general. and the events in
the money market of the last year ought 70 force
upon the minds OF lawmakers the need OF
currency legislation at the present session of
Congress. II IS Interesting TO know that the
leading men in Washington fully appreciate the
necessity of the passage of the currency reform
plan adopted by the bankers of this country, but
unfortunately there is some reason believe
that legislation of this character Will be en-
acted until Il new, Congress has come into power.
Wall Street was Interested in the year in the
tremendous increase in the amount of new CAP
ital issues. the large issue Of short time notes
by the railroads. aggregating 100000. COO In the
many dividend increases and the restoration
the dividend column Of securities upon which
dividends had been passed. well 5 the dec
laration Cf dividends on stocks which never had
made return To their owners. \ complete re-
sumo OF the financing by railroad and misce-
laneous corporations in the last year shows that
the total amount of new bond issues and stock
issues has been in the neignborhood Of $780,
100000. the most conspicuous Increases in stock
being those OF the Great Northern, OF $4,000. 000:
the Northern Pacific. of S9S. 000. GOO: New York
Central. 500 900 600 the Atchison, 500, 900 00O
Inc Chicago Northwestern $100000.000. and Chi
cage Milwaukee * 81. Paul, $50 100000 The
chief bond issues made by American
Telegraph Telephone Company 100000 0
Western Union s25 .000,000. the ScabOard Air
Line. $4,000. 900; the Wabash. 5000. 900 000
Southern Railway, s2o0,00G,0QG and Norfolk &
Western. S15.0e00 00 Some people believe that
within few months the stock market will be
confronted again with load of indigestible
curities which may lead TO the experience SUI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-02
THE CURB MARKET IN 1905.

The year 1896 in every respect the most I'M
rortant in the history of the New York curb mar
ket. The volume of business exceeded all past
records. and not infrequent occasions the daily
transactions assumed larger proportions than even
those on the New York Stock Exchange. Public
interest In the price changes grew steadily and al
together the New York curb market assumed a.
position In the financial community never before
occupied.
one of the principal reasons for this condition of
affairs was the unprecedented prosperity OF tho
copper metal industry. reflected IN much
greater demand than supply and in a continuous
advance in prices until all preceding records had
been surpassed. Then. too, the increased demand
for both gold and silver was another cause Operat-
ing in the same direction all these Incidents led
to mining share speculation the like of which
has seldom If ever before. been witnessed I'm this
country, AS a result securities OF mining cor
porations were brought out the curb until their
volume away up into the millions Some OF
these securities We're perhaps OF rather doubtful
value, but In most instances they represented
sound. legitimate mining enterprises. and in
Quence they were readily absorbed by the invest
ing public. AS q matter of fact, the manner in
which this immense volume OF securities was
taken serves one of the most striking evidences
of the stability OF the New York curb market.
Perhaps, the most noteworthy incident of the
curb market in the year. at least from spectacular
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-02

while IS points above the final figure OF the
preceding year, showed material decline from
its September record breaking quotation Prices
for Union Pacific. Great Northern. Northern Pa
cifc. Delaware & Hudson, St Paul. Chicago
Northwestern and many other securities We're
pushed up IN the late summer and early fall to
figures which prohibited investment and ord-
nary speculative buying. and Notwithstanding the
fact that dividends We're increased and new
stocks issued with rights 10 the stockholders.
there was no demand on the part OF the com
mission house element for securities OF any
class. Despite the liquidation which has taken
place in stocks in recent weeks, II is believed
by many careful observers that the distribution
OF these issues ct lower prices VIII continue
until liquidation has reached point which will
serve to lower money rates and to bring into the
market investment buying.
Money not only firm IN this country in
1906. but stir rates for funds prey allied In tho
foreign capitals especially in London and Bcr-
I'm. the bank rate in London being advanced
early IN the fall to 6 per cent. and the German
bank rate recently TO 7 per cent The increase
by the Bank OF England IN Its rate 10 d per
cent basis the highest quotation since the Bar
ing failure, was due directly TO q resumption OF
an American demand for gold at a time when
the holdings OF the Bank Of England had be-
come seriously impaired. London not only
fused 10 send gold TO this side Of the ocean.
American loans. In the last few weeks Of The
year the banks position was materially
strengthened. but II practically served notice
On American bankers that any attempt to with
draw the precious metal from London would
be followed by further increase in the dis
rate d movement which undoubtedly
would cause CONSERVATION in all the money
markets OF the world. Fortunately our bank
ers. realizing the sensitiveness of the various
money markets to any change in the Bank OF
England's rate, making demands Itu-
rope for gold. Notwithstanding the low market
for sterling exchange at this centre. Paris IS
the only centre In the world where the supply
Of available money is large, but the French cap
ital shows great willingness part with
any Of its funds for foreign requirements The
general outlook for money in this country how
ever. Is not disCouraging, particularly the
conservative forces working for moderation
in speculative operations. while the Secretary of
the Treasury has announced that he stands
ready 10 place additional amounts OF govern
ment funds in the banks of the country when
the best interests of our Industries demand
such action. At the close OF the year the
United States Treasury held Il large surplus in
addition to a comfortable working balance and
Il IS therefore in q position extend assistance
whenever assistance s needed
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posed by the factors named. The credit stua-
llon was much strained in the wear nOtyXith-
slanolng the fact that there was more money
III the country than ever before recorded High
prices Tor nearly everything which is included
III lhe cost OF living and capital Obligation
Cehoeo 10 exhaust the supply Of money, and un-
fortunately for Wall Street SPECTATORS there
appears TO be no Immediate prospect OF great
cnan8e IN this respect. Money market condi-
lions failed to prevent the interests identified
With some Of the larger corporations from adj
Fenclng the prices of their securities as in
stanced in the of Union Pacific which hay-
Ing been accumulated by powerful operators
was advanced TO 1898. the upward movement
belng accompanied by the astonishing action OF
the directors in placing the stock on q 10 per
cent dividend basis
Ihis dividend declaration was one OF the most
suihlng developments Of the year in Wall Street
ana the method of its announcement was one of
the most unuSual-some people said reprehenSi-
ple.Withln the memory Of the oldest inhabitant
IN the Street The usual dividend meeting was
held and upon its adjournment no dividend an
nouncement was made In the meantime our
market closed. and subsequently people who
knew something about Union Pacific affairs
were able TO operate overnight in the London
market. The next morning, shortly after the
opening OF business the local exchange an
onclal statement was made that Union Pacific
mad been advanced from a 6 per cent to a 10
per cent dividend basis. The stock made a high
record for the year following this announcement
at 1855, and while vigorous efforts were made
TO carry 1t above POO insiders received no sup
port from outsiders. for the good reason that the
latter We're not a all certain that the company
despite its enormous current resources. would
be able to maintain its stock in the 10 per cent
column AT the close Of the year Union Pacific.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-02
WooLLEN TRADE PROSPEROUS.

In the woollen and worsted branch of the tex
tile industry manufacturers have enjoyed pros
porous year Prices have been high. but they
have been cheerfully paid. and though manuract-
urers. especially those using high grade woods
have been confronted with much higher cost for
their raw material there have been no COM
plants to profits realized
The difficulty which buyers had experienced
IN obtaining goods caused the booking Of orders
for the spring and summer of 1907 to begin at NJ
unusually early date, and at the present time the
larger buyers have made liberal provision for
the requirements of the new season
Proof OF the progress afforded by American
manufacturers of women's dress goods Is pre-
sented by the tmportations OF such goods. which
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point OF view. was the phenomenal rise and subse
queut sharp break IN the stock OF the Nlpssng
Mines Company. The reasons to account for these
sensational fluctuations fresh In the public
mind TO call for eXteuNed comment here Suffice
Il 70 say that whereas many people have inclined
10 the belief that the NpisSing episode sounded
the death knel OF the curb market. the contrary
is the case. It has served TO attract much more
widespread attention thereto
The only discordant note IN the entire New York
curb market situation for the year was the In
trusion thereon OF certain class OF alleged brok-
ers. who sought 10 take advantage of the demand
Tor legitimate mining stocks foist the public
mining shsres OF no value whatever. This wholly
undesirable clement. however, is gradually being
eliminated and their sO-caled securities relega ed
10 their proper place.
The year 1870 promises be even a more Inn
portant one the curb than that lust brought 70
a close. The speculative and investing public have
become thoroughly interested in legitimate curb
securities having learned 10 difrerentiste between
the Food and bad. and have also come TO see many
OF the advantages TO ba had in operating in curb
stocks. The outlook for the new year h therefore,
exceedingly bright
:. THOMAS REINHARDT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-02
EXTRAORDINARY GLOVE SITUATION.

In the kid glove industry q truly remarkable
situation has prevailed throughout the year.
This created by the radical change in the
length OF sleeve in women's attire. The intro
duction of the sleeve terminating near the elbow
necessarily brought with it a demand for long
gloves. In the production of such goods nos
only is a much greater amount of material re-
quired than for the ordinary glove. but 1T is
necessary skins that are entirely freq
from imperfections.
Early IN the year il was evident that enough
material could not be obtained to supply the
demand Tor the long gloves. and soon the great
majority or buyers We're at their wits end
obtain the goods for which they had imnediars
public We're ready To pay almost any figure for
the coveted article
In sympathy with this moveheent the cost OF
ordinary lengths was ncreaseds and at pses-
ent. throughout the kid glove trade. very much
higher prices prevail than the case a year
ago. Nor Is there any sign OF relief in the near
future.
As was Il be expected. the scarcity OF long
Kid gloves created increased request fer
similar lengths IN the silk article. European
manufacturers promptly endeavored 10 supply
the demand. but. due to the absence of suff-
Client operatives possessing the necessary skill
and experience. the shortage has by means
been overcome.
To sum up the drygOOds situation. the predic-
ton made In these columns a year ago-thae
higher levels for some products would in ALI
proba hilty have to be attained but that in this,
direction the manufacturers task would be Less
onerous than during 1Sno-has been fully borne
out The outlook for 1907 is fully AZ favorable
as that OF year ago and II y difficult 70 see
any spot in the textile and drvzccds industry
In which any important accumulation OF mar
chandise Is likely TO occur.
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STOCK PRICE RECORDS
In the following table the highest and lowest
average quotations OF the sixty most active railway
TREASURY RELIEF MEASURES IN 1906

Secretary Shaw came to the relief OF the
money market on seven different occasions last
year The first time March 8 when ne
deposited SloO00,oO0 in depository banks OF Ger
tain cities on April II he facilitated gold i'm
ports by Offering to make United States de
posts In banks against gold engagements. Some
S4S,WOcOp deposits were made through this
mems The Treasury again facilitated gold en-
gagements abroad in like manner September
D. which amounted To $44 ,G06 600 on Septem-
Der y. the situation called for Secretary Shaw's
fourth step, when he deposited S260pboo0 with
repository banks in certain cities. The next
measure selected on October %. was that Of
increasing bank circulation to the extent of
S1SOo0OCo by accepting approved securities
other than government bonds for deposits al
ready made. these bonds 10 be set against the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-02

new circulation. On December 6 announcement
wes made that interest or the public debt would
be anticipated. the extent OF which relief aggre-
gated S12,o00.O00. The inefficacy OF this meas
ure TO relieve the monetary stringency was soon
apparent and on December II. Secretary Shaw
came TO the relief of the market for the sey-
enth time, by authorizing the deposit of $40
UOOOOO in repositories of certain cities and also
the purchase of S1O.UU0tSO of the 1 per cent
bonds of 1907.
In his annual report to Congress the Secre-
tary of the Treasury said: The Treasury now
holds November 20) in its own vaults work.
ing balance of SIS.OO0OOo. as much can be
spared of which Will be deposited. If business
conditions require il, even though it became
necessary TO pay the current expenses Of the
Subsequently. Treasury aid to the extent Of
S32OOOOOO afforded December 6 and IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-02
LINEN PRICES HIGHER.

The scarcity prevailing among drygoods o.
domestic production has extended TO many lines
which produced chiefly wholly in Eu-
rope. Throughout the year importers of linens
have found great difficulty in obtaining ads
Quate supplies of merchandise. and here again
an advance IN price has been the rule. The
Ceptional demands the yarn spinners hava
taxed the capacity Of their plants TO the utmost.
that they have been continually sold ahead
This such marked change from former
years. when spinners found difficulty In
keeping abreast Of the demand and were I'M
able To obtain fair price for their yarns that,
finding flax advancing. they began to put up
their prices. So successful they in obtain
tlnued this policy, until the yarn pays
have not advanced their prices in proportion to-
those of the SpinneTS: still. their position IS so
strong that they have been able to refuse al
orders except those placed at their own terms.
Nevertheless, the mills both in Ireland and IN
Germany. are sold ahead for six months, and
have on hand many orders not due for delivery
till the latter part OF 1907.
Naturally. American distributors have obiect-
ed strongly TO the high prices demanded for
linens, which from ~ 30 per cent above
those that ruled a little wear ago Willis
some have paid the prices, others have refused
10 book orders. In many instances manufacture
erS of made-up wear who use linen piece goods
have, by reason OF the advance. been led To-
substitute cotton fabrics for linens.
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fered by the market following the enormous out
put OF new capital Issues in 1903
Among the other developments which were
Factors affecting securities in 1906 We're the I'M
easiness ir Wall Street over legislation against
railroads and Investigations of corporations the
labor trouble in the coal fields early in the wear
the settlement of Amalgamated Copper and
iieinZe differences, the marlborough AIetropol-
nan consolidation plan declared legal, the ire
AehdouS increase In iron production and con-
sumption at higher prices than ever before re-
ported for the metal the passage in the state
!teslsiatuTe OF the Mortgage Recording Tax bill,
ne placing by the pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany Of $4,000. 900 Az per cent gold notes IN
Paris, the adjustment by national banks OF their
WORKING capita! TO meet the requirements OF the
new law regulating the loans Of national banks
the resumption of dividends on United States
steel common. the payment OF the Panama
canal bonds the resumption of silver bullion
purchases by the Treasury and the advance In
the price of the metal, the placing of Southern
RACING common on a per cent basis, the fail
3re or the Real Estate Trust Company Of Phia-
delphia: the sale by the Pennsylvania Railroad
OF Its holdings OF Baltimore e Ohio and Nor
!olk IL western, the Baltimore and Ohio stock
being taken by the Union Pacific: excessive
speculation in real estate, the suggestion by Mr..
Schiff to regulate call money rates passing OF
control OF the Illinois Central TO Mr. Hartman
the action of Secretary Shaw in permitting banks
TO substitute municipal securities for government
bonds against outstanding circulation and de-
posts. in order to enable the banks to take out
additional circulation; the demand by many
railroad employees fOr additional pay and the
granting Of these demands by the railroad COM
panies. the increase in the New York Central
Pennsylvania and Union Pacific dividends the
enormous earnings of the United States Steel
Corporation. the Great Northern deal
manipulation in the money market, record
breaking railroad earnings the rise in the price
of copper from 10 cents AT the close of 1905 10
% cents at the close OF 1906. large increase in
savings banks deposits the passage OF the
Railroad Rate bill. the amendment to the state
Banking law compelling trust companies to keep
a reserve OF 10 per cent in the large cities and
10 per cent In the small cities. record breaking
crops and the combination between nature and
man which made the year the most remarkable
business period in the history of the country.
DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTIONS.
While the first half of 1906 was notabls for
increased distributions to corporate stocBsAold-