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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27
Fabrics from Waste Plants.


Scientists in many lands have been
giving an increasing amount OF atten-
ton to the problem Of producing from
the plant-world, substitutes for the
6bers and fabrics now generally in
use. To find a new cotton-plant or a
new Gax straw or a fiber which shall
take the place Of wool or silk, or to
put among commercial possibilities a
new material from which to manuiLc-
ture fine paper, are among the al MS.
-Four Inventors have recently reached
what they claim to be success, each in
his own particular search and descrip-
tons of their products showing. how
widely varying results are being at
Sained, are printed in the Technical
World Magazine. From Ramie, q nettle
which came originally from China, but
which grows well in various countries,
Is made fibre which rivals cotton for
usefulness and has some of the beau
ties of silk. From the huge cactus
leaves of our American deserts, a kind
of fabric called cactus-leather is manu-
factured, which while not substitute
for cowhide, is useful for many of the
purposes for which genuine leather is
used. Pine needles aye also being
made to furnish a fiber which has
qualities Of usefulness in cloth-making,
even clothing being successfully manu-
fR:tured from it. And finally the
Guayule shrub has beeA found to con-
tain rubber to an extent which makes
It commercially worth farming.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27
ARCH FALLS,
Killing One Man and Fatally Injurin5
Nine.

Youngstown, O.-One man was
killed and nine were injured, six of
them fatally, when concrete arch in
course of construction at the anneal-
ing plant of the Morgan Spring Com
pany's Struthers plant fell 1t is feared
another body may be beneath the de-
bris.
The dead man was Michael Bale
witch.
The fatally injured are: William Nc
Master, Stanley Busch, Robert Carson,
Thomas Lyden, F. T. Driscoll and
Alexander Lamb.
The seriously injured are Harry VIII
son, Thomas Hewitt and Reese Isaacs.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27

Contracts tor furnishing single and
double teams to the city of Boston
were recently awarded to a woman.
Her bids, rendered in open competition
with men, were by far the lowest sub
mitted, and she demonstrated her abil-
ity to fulfill the obligations. The award
was popular, for the uniformity Of the
figures submitted by the men gave
color to the charge that an agreement
had been made among them to main
tain a certain price. The woman made
her own figures independently, and
won.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27
oHIoAN CLAIMS FORTUNE.
Descendants of John Ball Start Fight
For S25,ooo,o o,ooe.

East Liverpool, O.-Eighteen mem
bers of the Ball, Neeley, Tice and
Turner families of this city, descend
ants of John Ball, have started to bat.
tie to regain a fortune claimed to be
worth 25,OOO.OOO.
Others interested in the claim are
DR.. Samuel Richards, of Meadvllle
Pa; Mrs. Mary Hubbs, of Parish, Va. 4;
with the Stepson, Morenaz and Charles
families, of Clarington, o.
Claim is made that in the United
States treasury is S1,S72,OO0 which
was paid by the British government
when merchant ships of John Bal
were destroyed during the revolution
airy war.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27
"Drys" Warned.

Sandusky, O.-An election in Erie
county will be sought as soon as pos
sible after September 1, when the
Rose county option law becomes ef-
fective. There was given to the news
papers for publication as advertising
matter, under the heading County
Prohibition. Attention." warning to
persons signing dry" petitiOns that
their names, together with their ad-
dresses, would be made known through
the county press.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27
DE ERSONAL-

A son was born to Senator and Mrs.
A. J. Beveridge of Indiana at Man
chester, Mass.
Cashier n. A. Aston of the bank of
Stevenson, Ala, disappeared and it is
alleged that he is short in his accounts
from $40, 900 to $24 1000.
John D. Rockefeller gave his cousin,
Miss Gertrude Rockefeller of Okla
homa City, Okla, $50 as a wedding
gift.
Miss Annie S. Peck, the mountain
climber, for whose safety fears were
felt, returned in safety to Lima, Peru.
Rear Admiral Robley d. Evans cele-
GRATED his sixty-second birthday and
went on the retired list. At Lake Mo-
honk, N. Y, he received numerous
calls and kilograms of congratulation,
and was given big reception and low
ing cup.
Edward Cotteringham, treasurer of
he Union Traction company of Lip
ton, Ind, accused of embezzling
$4,000, was arrested in Ottawa, Ont.
Alfred T. Wimberly, Kentucky man.
lger of the Bankers Life association
If Des Moines, la, and a well-known
insurance man, computed suicide in
Louisville. leaving a note saying he
vas tired of life.
At Utica, N. Y, Representative
lanes S. Sherman was formally noti-
fed of his nomination for the vice
presidency at the Chicago convention
asst June The notification was made
The occasion of a general holiday and
he residents of the city, irrespective
of party, took part in the tribute to a
'ellow toWnsman.
Omer X. Benedict, editor Of the Ok
Iahoma City Times, was arrested en-
a charge Of criminal libel preferred by
Gov. Haskell.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27

Montgomery, Ala, Aug. 24.-Mock
Holland, the negro, was taken from
Montgomery Sunday to Greenville by
Sheriff Watson, of Butler county, and
escaped from the sheriff at The Green
vile depot. A large posse is said to
be in pursuit of the negro. who at
tempted TO assault little daughter
Cf w. Y. Watson, at Avent, last We'd
nesday morning. Sheriff Watson IS
an uncle Of the girl
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27

Youngstown, O.-While w. R. Rolfe
fumes behind the bars of the city iGl
here, his wife is dying at their bone in
Cleveland. Officials are trying to Sc.
cure his release. He is painting con.
tractor and is under arrest and under
heavy bond for having attacked NUM-.
Der of men to whom he owed money
and who demanded their pay.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27
Can't, Mason Chosen,

Fremont, O-CoAgressman Grant
Mouser of Marion, his opponent, May
or Carl Anderson, of Fostoria, Chap
lain Reed Of the G. n. R., and others,
delivered addresses at the annual re-
union of the Sandusky county soldiers
at Clyde. Capt. n B. Mason, Of Clyde,
was elected president of the associa-
ton,
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27
carriaqe Hit BY Automobile,

Lima, O.-Col. l. T. Moore. of thiS
city, president of the Commercial
bank and interested in many other
concerns, narrowly escaped serious in
jury when driving. An automobile
coming around corner suddenly
struck his rig and threw the occupants
Col. Moore and little granddaugh-
ter-out of the rig. Bystanders stop.
ped the horse.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27
A Fatal Mistake,

Columbus, O.-As result of mis-
take made by Mrs. Walter Starkey, OF
Groveport, this county, when prepar'
ing dinner, one of her children is dead
and her husband and another child
are at the point of death. Mrs. Star
key was preparing apple dumplings for
dinner, and, picking up a can labeled
baking soda, mixed the contents with
dough. Instead Of soda the can con
tanned arsenic.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27
Fire DESTROYS 1,5oo Houses.

Constantinople, Aug. 24.-Fire broke
out Sunday afternoon in the Stamboul
quarter and within a very brief period
9 terrible conlIagration WAS raging. A
strong wind carried the flames at great
speed, and for six hours they swept
ever the section, destroying 1,50G
houses and shops. The fire was still!
burning ':,e Sunday night. though the
wind has decreased somewhat.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27

Canton, O.-While the Is cnildren OF
Mrs. Ellen Hamilton, 76, mother Of
Mrs. w. F. Gilmore, of this city. were
preparing for the annual observance
of her birthday, she died suddenly. III
stead of an anniversary feast the home
was arranged for funeral services.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27

'In your campaign speeches." said
the idealist, "and in your private con,
versatiOn, too, you must tell people
only the simple and direct truth"
DO you know" returned the can.
didate thoughtfully, Il don't believe
people would vote for a man who
seemed as ill-natured as all that!"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27
Laninn,s Apneal Granted.

Norwalk, O.-JudCe Dayton c. Doyle,
of Akron, in court here, granted the
prayer of Congressman Jay +. Laning
and forty petitioners for a change Of
venue in the cases against Laning who
is charged with embezzlement. The
cases will be heard at Fremont, Sep
tember 8.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27

To Mrs. Ida B. Richardson Of New
Orleans has been awarded the Plea
yune loving cup by a committee of the
Progressive union as the citizen who
is thought to have done most for the
public service and welfare during the
last year.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27

Hamilton, O.-The health depart
ment announced that the health of
Hamilton is now the best in its his
tory There is not a single case Of
any contagious disease among the 3d..
900 people of the town. Physicians re-
port an unusually light practice.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27
Phi Sigma Chi Meeting.

Newark, O.-The national co!vcn-
tion of the Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity
was opened here with over 200 dele
gates in attendance, many from the
Pacific coas!. A banquet was tender
ed at the Hotel Warden.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27

Toledo, O.--The plant, machinery.
stock and other property of the Zahm
Tobacco Co. was sold to the Pinker-
ton Tobacco Co. of Cincinnati The
company will take charge of the To.
ledo plant Immediately.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27
First Profit Shown.

Cleveland, O.-AccordSLg to figures
given out by the Municipal Traction
Co three-cent fare made a profit Of
$19,6S8 for the company during the
month of July. The gross earnings
were $437,174 This is the first month
that has not shown deficit.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27
HospjtaI Contract Let.

Columbus, O.-The commissioners
for the erection Of new state nospi-
tai for the insane at Lima let the con-
tract to the National Fire Procfng
Co.. of Cleveland, at Its alternate bid
Of $14S,000.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27

Some of the leading shoe dealers in
Chicago predict that many women in
that city will wear sandals this sum
mer. Some Of the dealers have al.
ready laid in big supplies to meet the
demand which they expect.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27

New York contains 5000 lawyers,
5000 actors, 5000 actresses, 5000 art.
lists, 10000 musicians, $4,000 stenog-
raphers, $500 sa!esmen and sales
women, 1900 farmers. 1000 under
takers. and $50 female BARRIERS.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27
Boiler Exploded.

ottawa, O.-The RissoE grain ele-
vator at Columbus Grove, O., was
wrecked by boiler explosion, and
Kirk Lytle, %, unmarried, fireman. was
killed. The loss on elevator, Ss,0Oc
1t is q complete wreck.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27
Unearth Skeleton.

Hamilton, O.--While digging pit
near Seven Mile, this county, Thomas
Armstead and Jacob Bieser mearhad
a skeleton that is evidently that Of a
member of some prehistoric race The
head was very small and the skull was
almost fiat on the dome.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27
Municipal Liohtinu,

Bucyrus. O.--The Bucyrus city coun-
ell, at meeting decided to build
municipal lighting plant. The PROPOSE
tion means the investment of $4,000.
Bonds will be issued to cover the
cost and the plant will be started at
once.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27
nrnnnists File Suits.

Lima, O.-Nine of the ten druggists
who were suddenly placed on the list
OF the Dow-Aikin tax filed suits against
County Treasurer Thos. Jones asking
for a temporary restraining order and
permanent injunction against collec.
ton.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27

Britain is troubled by Germany's
success in aeronautics. dreading lest
It is about to lose its advantage as an
island. What has become Of that
Scotsman's gun capable of firing
shell from London to Paris?
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27
Stirs the DonS.

Madrid, Aug. 24.--The Spanish
press is Of :he opinion that the down
fall of Add El-Aziz is now al accom-.
plished fact. Several ns the news.
papers are urging a new Algaciras con.
ference.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27
Jordan Shoe Factory Burned,

Bclleville, ILL.,, Aug. 21.-Fire Sun
day night destroyed the factory Of
the Jordan Shoe Co., employing
100 men. entailing loss of $780,
COO. which is partially covered by in
Eurance.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27
Opened BY Clark.

Marysville, O.-The local option
campaign to oust the saloons from
Union county was begun here with
two speeches by Senator Thomas
Clark, of Columbus, author of the
Clark bill.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27
He Was Stunn.

Bellefontaine, O.-James Robson
was stung on a cord in his neck by
humble bee, and the poison spreading
through his system placed his life in
jeopardy, but doctors think he will
recover.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27

Versailles, O.-Fire destroyed the
large barn and tobacco shed on The F.
NJ. Lanich farm. four miles west of
here. The entire contents were burn.
ed. Lanich's loss is estimated at about
$500.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27
of For South Pole.

Cherbourg, Aug. 24.-The Pourquoi
Pas, with the members Of the
Charcot expedition, started for the
Antarctic regions at o'clock Men.
day morning. The first stop will be
at Madeira.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27
Auto Leaps From Cliffs Edoe

Defiance. O.-In a leap in an auto
over a 4O-foot embankment. Jacob
Horn, of Bryan, o., was seriously in
jured. Clem Horn, George Waffles
and Dale Repp, all Of Bryan, escaped
injury by leaping from the car. The
Rlsr,hine was demolished.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27
Victim of Baseball.

Bellefontaine, O.-W. H. Grabiel, of
Walnut Grove, was hit on the head
with pitched ball in a game at Rush
sylvania and is yet unconscious. Ply
sirians think he will recover.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27
Forty Passengers Reported Drowned

Bergen, Norway, Aug. 24.--The Nor
wegian steamer Nolg Fenden. from
Bergen to Haugesurd, was wrecked
near Shonevike and sank in three min,
utes. The steamer carried 70 passen-
gers and it is believed that 40 OF them
were drowned
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27
LIJKEWARM LOVER.
The Girl-Yes. Willie. l think VIZ

The Girl-Yes, Willie, l think we'd
better call our engagement off!
The Boy-Why, Genevieve?
The Girl-Well, I'm just thinkin
that any man tnat can sit with his
back to girl, fishin' for four hours
amt very much in love!
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27
Your pruaaist VIII Tell You

That Murine Eye Remedy Cures Eyes,
SootEes Eye Pain and Sells FOR SOC.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27
OBITUARY..

DR.. A. f. McBeth of Battle Creek,
Mich, prominent Republican poiti-
ian, president of the common council
and veterinary surgeon of state
vide reputation, died suddenly of
apoRl lexy
John J. O'Brien, 81 years old, men,
1er of the St. Louis city council and
wealthy boiler manufacturer, is dead
William Seibert, So years of age, one
If the organizers Of the Republican
party, and a delegate to the first ma
tional convention. died at Pittsburg,
Pa.
John v. Farwell, pioneer merchant
and philanthropist of Chicago, died,
aged S3 years.
Capt. Charles X. Jackson, II years
old, a great lakes sailor for more than
half a century, died at his home in
Algonac, Mich.
DR.. Albert J. Bushong, a famous
baseball catcher about 20 years ago,
died in Brooklyn.
Rollo b. Oglesbee of LapOrte, head
of the Indiana banking department
AMI well-known over the state as
newspaper man, politician and histori.
cal writer, died Of heart disease, aged
IS years.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums reduces In
Asmmation, allays pain, wind collie 25c bottle
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27

Integrity Of character is more to be
esteemed than mere capacity OF
genius.-Adams.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-08-27
Greenville Journal.

E. c. oTWELL, Ed. and Pub.
GREFNVIILE, OHIO
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-10
LEYDEN.

Mrs. Badger is quite i'll and attended by
DIR. Canedy OF Greenfield.
Mrs. Laura Wright and little Dorothy
went "Wednesday 10 Brimfeld TO visit
Mrs. Wright's sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Black have come
to live ON the farm on East Hill which
they purchased a year ago.
Mrs. Oscar Hawks and her son Mowry
were at her fathers, ii. T.. Mowry's, the
last OF the week and over Sunday.
The schools in town began Monday with
the same teachers as last term except on
East Hill where Miss Burnell of Clinton
is the teacher.
Robert Strange died very suddenly
Tuesday evening. He ate his supper as
usual but died sitting in his chair a
short time after He was born in County
Antrim, Ireland, in 1929, and after grow
ing to manhood and being educated there,
came TO this country in lSiS. He landed
in New York and came at once to Ley
den where he worked for the farmers for
few years and then bought a farm. He
was Of Scotch Irish descent and his pa
rents came here about II years after he
did and lived and died here. He married
Elizabeth Black in lS49 and she sur
wives him. Five of their eight children
are living-Mrs. Andrew Campbell, Will
liam and Fred of Leyden, Mrs. c. Hale
and Frank OF Springfield. He was,
member of the Methodist church and has
been one OF the stewards and trustees.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-10

ihis town and attendant al the seheol,
later suing "a Worcester where the fam,
w have lived until their Teoent Temo, Il
10 South Dakota, MIS-. Gray is a grad,
eaie nnrse u the slitisiieid hospital and
=. i,'wininrnt naeintST and worker ia thc
Highland sifeet ehnnh az Worcester 10
which che ptesrhled a larse organ when
The ehnnh Mas dedicated, A large einle
II lfirnds extend their hearty eonsratala,
lions and best wishes for the sauple, :
prosperity, The wedding trip Vas through
south Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin
10 Malomanlc when they have a very
pleasant home, Mr.. Gray doing a large
nal estate business in various sections
oi the west,
The death d Michael Pigsolt occurred
early last Monday morning, Some time
ago he had q slnake af paralysis irom
which be had partially recovered and was
about the sirrels as usual within a few
days II his death. Mr.. Pissott was a ma,
tive oi INLAND, coming 10 this town when
a Young man, lie had spent his long lie
oi ~ years in this town where he well
mefiled the kindly esteem IL the citizens.
Besides his widow he leaves two daughters
and ihne sons, James aud William heins
residents of Gmenteld. A few years ago
Mr., and Mrs, Plggoit very pleasantly oele.
hratei their golden wedding anniversary
~ the home Of their son ia Greenfield
The funeral Was in ST. Pairiek's church
"Wednesday morning. Rev. Father Nelli.
gan celchrani, and the burial Was Ia ~
Mays cemetery.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-04-10

Ia the punch. fan Nay down the moun,
tain Mas a hasr spring II the coolest IL
water. somewhat distant from the sup
pasri path II the deseeniins stone, into
This spring MAS sai the gnaai bnokai al
punch, 10 have u psOpeFiy cooled. Then
all hands went al the task,
Long palcs we're rni Tor ieSefs, others
Nefr spit and laid dosn as sklds, and
ailh much lifting, and pfyins, and much
advice, the huge bonldef Mas gotten under
Way and with shout Was started an lis
course. How Il went. Zach second with
Increasing momentum, Small tTrrs and
brush were crushed down, aud lie nes
when another rock Was encountered, The
stone No, being quite round, Described u,
lis Hight Nome s1omelfieal curves, anu
almost acute angles o. Obstruction. wete
encountered; and az last a bug maple itre
stood directly IN it, path, II stood the
contact aud compact. The big stone
swenel, gave a llirch, aud rolled out Of
It's course aud directly into the laEse
cavity Of the bis spring and there s,ayei
It's flight, Under II was the big bucket
Of punch aud lemons and there they have
remained 90 this day-lhe spring, the
boulder aud the celebration under e.
Behind the rolling stone came the swift
runners, and when the catastrophe came
there was a great shout Of personal loss
and about the waste oi property, and
when the crowd gathered about the
spring aud joined IN the full chorus u
was 10 the effect that the work, the
spring, aud the stone counted ~ little
against the buried treasure beneath the
boulder.
80 ended the strange and unique ccle.
hration. now tradition in the Gould
family because Of it association with the
old homestead. | doubt II Il j. even
known about, by the present jewellers
ia the hollow, or II the spring. i ever
visited. or the question raised, "how
came this big stone in this spring. Every
time | 60 10 the "hollow"-if ! can, ]
climb 20 the top Of the mountain 90 the
old sheep lot, 10 see the wonderful view
Il affords, 90 count the few remaining
wind. and storm-swcpt apple trees set
there more than loo years ago by John
Lamb where with Sary Gould Lamb, he
started his first home, now owned by w,
w. Goodnow. Then on my way down
the mountain ! stop a, the cold spring
Chamber 10 the top OF the biz boulder
aud wonder how tight the lid is on that
bucket Of punch under It, =,
Aurora, Ohio. John GOULD