The Cedarville Herald, Volume 11, Numbers 22-52

*|Erq r - B I f E AS IKDgPKKDKST WKKKI.Y HaWaPAM*. SATURDAY, DEC. 20, 1890 »F. //. BLAIR , Eattor andProper PRICK 1 1.35 PRR ANNUM* pecember 29. The Esquimaux.- Reservedtoate at Stormont & Co’s 8!>and 25 cerite. Children 10 cents. Cliarley Ervin lias returned home to spend the. holidays. Mrs. Bare is confined to her . bed acute rheumatism. ■, Charles Memieur was in Cincinnati the first of the week. Miss lea Barber spent a few days in Xenia this week visiting friends. Mrs, Lee Nash, of near Xenia, 'was the guest of Mrs. James Andrew Thursday. . Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Wilson jeu- , tertaiued*friends with an elegant, din­ ner party Thursday. . Mrs. Jno. Townsley andMrs, Wol­ ford spent a.few days inSpringfield this^week visiting friends. Mrs. Seigler was called to Xenia this week.'to iittcud her mother who met with a serious accident. Mr. Guy Clark, of Washington, C, H , is visiting his brother Mr. W. L . Clemans and wife, east of town. Mr. andMrtf. Hob Jackson enter­ tained company at their, elegant res­ idence west of Cedarville, Thursday. There will ho a IT, IVchurch social held at Rev. Warnock’s ne.xt Monday evening Pec. 22nd. All are cordially invited. .Miss Rachael Kyle entertained about filly of her most intimate friends at her Route east of Cedarville last evening.. ;The pastor of the Methodist church will preach a Christmas sermon to­ morrow morning. At night there bdau Epworth League revival «er- vice. Regular meetiugs will com­ mence with.the week of prayer. Mr. Newton Townsley last Satura day hadan attack of syncope, caused by heavy lifting. IIo hadbeen butch’ eringand bad taken a tub of lard to Barber & Penn’s meat store, nod fell just after he had set down the lard which he was carrying. Dr. J. O. Stewart Was called to attend him. Mr. Townslcv is now convalescent. School district No. 2 has a very interesting Club organized, which meets every‘two weeks. A t their last meeting the subject under discussion was4‘How best tokeepup the Fertil­ ity of oqr soil," opened by Mr. J. C. Stormont, followed by Mr. Fadok Ponnovan and others. Second topic “ That our public schools should be consolidated.” . The last topic was fa­ vored for consolidationby three-fourths of audience present. The next Club meeting takes place Monday evening Doc. 29th at the school house and the subjectsfor the evening are a paper by Mr, Fadock Ponnovan, s“ How to raise a crop of corn." A debate “ Re­ solved that the Government should have the complete management of Telegragh and Railway system. All are cordially to,come and help to get more.and more interesting. The Louisville .(K y .,) Courier- Journal in speaking o f the death of Win. Nesbit, formerly of this placpfc who died .Wednesday evening o f last week, says:-- “ Mr. William K. Nesbit, a well* kaowu citizen of the West End, died at his residence, Twenty-eighth 'and Market streets; Wednesdayevening at 9 o’clock. He had been'suffering for several months from a cancer in his breast-, but was ableto be about until lost Saturday, when he was attacked with pneumonia, which, in his weak­ ened condition; soon terminated fa-, tolly. Mr. Nisbet was employed in the .Railway Mail Service, and in the Louisville Post-office about eighteen years. He resigned Ills position inthe Poet-offieo near thecloseof Cleveland's administration, and was reappointed to the,Railway Mail Service when the Republicans took charge, but the work was too hard for him, and be soon gave it up, since which time be had not been able for arty service. He was popular with1his associates in the*Post-office Department, a most excellent and efficient clerk, a reliable' and generous-hearted man. He leaves n young widow and four child­ ren in comfortable circumstances, who A Mr. Williamson of Troy, New York, w m the guest of bis unde, J. P . Williamson, this week. A Christmas entertainment under the direction of the Sabbath school will be held at the church Christmas eve. A ll are cordially invited. The G ;A . R. produced the famous war.drama, Allatoona, in the Opera house three evenings this week and the participants all did exceedingly well, espeeialy on Thursday and Fri­ day evenings. The first evening’s entertainment was -somewhat marred by the slim attendance, but pn Thurs­ day a good house greeted them. The plot is realistic, and brought to the minds of the boys in bluemanyscenes and personal1experiences of ’61-4. Hon. Andrew Jackson, as Harry Es­ tes, did exceptionally well, playing the leading role in a manner that did creditto himself,whileMiss Pearl Jack- sonnsthe leading lady could scarce­ ly have been improved upon ‘even by a professional. 0. 0. Morton us CharlesDunbar, bad a difficult part to play, but lie was equal to the occa­ sion and “ (lid himself proud,” Ed Smith asGorporarScth Green, was a caution. Ed isagenuine “ down east- er” which made his success an assured fact from the beginning. His meeting with Maria, his.wife, just after he. en­ listedMs ludicrous in the extreme. Maria, by the wav, was no “ stick,” Miss Hester Shrodes, who played the part wasequal to the emergency, and she and Seth contributed the greater part of the fun during the evening. Misses Minnie Owen, Janie Iryin and Grace Randall-each took part and did exceedingly well . for amateurs. In fact there was np person that merited adverse comment, They all had their lines well committed, and spoke them well. The music was furnished by Foreman’s band of, Springfield, and .was highlyapprcciated by the audi­ ence. We have not yet learned how The wedding of Mr. Nathan Ram-’ sey and Miss Ada Bull, daughter of Mr. andMrs. A. R. Bull, took place At the home ,o f the bride’s parents Wednesday the 17th at - high noon cially. The Shakegpearn club laftt Tuesday oveniug gave a reception at the home of Mr. anclMrs. JamesAndrews. So­ cially it proved a most pleasing, event* in the presence o f about fifty invited Jabout tweuty-four being - present, guests, who assembled in the parlor jOysters were served at an early hour to witness the ceremony. When the after which the members of the club happy couple made their appearance together with their guests amused at the door a hushed science prevailed themselves with various parlor games and the two were made one, Rev. which the hostess had prepared in Warnoek officiating assisted by Rev, Morton. Immediately after the cer­ emony ■tho newly married couple marchedto the spacious dining hull, followed by the guests where dinner |wasserved after which congratulations were tendered the, bride uml groom. abundance. During the evening a quartette lielonging to the society A pair of guinea pigs in .the show window at Barr A Morion's are at-' trading a great deal of attraction, C. L, Crain isnowmoving'into his new quarters west to Bird’s store. The roomhe wall now occupy has been remodeled, the floor having been lowered and a new front piit in, while large plate glass windows will give him ample opportunity to display bis goods to a bettor advantage tliau he bos heretofore bad. Cal’s stock is now replete with bargains and as you call to see bis new store room, inspect bis goods, also. • The “ Y ’s” under the leadership of Miss Galloway, of Xenia, are prepar­ ing the.operate, “Eanie” which will be ready in a-short time. The best talent in the community has been se­ cured and the young ladies will have one of the most successful entertain- mente'of the, season.. About forty will take part. The costumes will be elegant. In addition to the operetta; spoken of there will also be a cantata by the children. The special feature; however, is that of little Georgia Charters, the child whistler, who will render several choice selections. Keep this entertainment in mind for it will be the best of the season. Cornelius Sweeney, oneo f the oldest citizens of Cedarville died at bis home in this place Thursday, of kidney trouble. He bad been confined to the house for several weeks but was not considered dangerous until the'^first o f the week when he sent for Father Hqctor of Xenia, who called Tuesday remaining all day and administering Spiritual consolation, Mr. Sweeney has beeu a resident of Cedarville forty years, and was in the employ of the ra ilroad ‘as section, bqss fin- about tirirtyjeara. A t the time o fhis death lie was a.member of the village conn' cil and while health permitted waft coustantiu his attendance to ' the offi­ cial duties devolved upon him.. He laid liis faults but whatever his foibles may have been the knowledge that honesty of purpose wasnot one of them, is sufficient' now to make bis friends remember only his virtues. The funeral will take place, Sunday. T lit) W . 1 ! T . U .-tp iiin e r ly a t *Ii|tuc 8 l«w m ‘ The Tltli of December was a lovely winter day for the meeting. The at­ tendance of delegates was quite as good as could bo expected ; at this time of the year. flic only cir­ cumstance that cost a gloom over the meeting was the absence of the cltccr- saiig some elegant selections and were . . . „ warmly encored. One or the features lu,» tlevoted and loving face of pur of the evening was a select reading by Miss Rosa Stormout, Miss Stormont has an excellent Voice, licr modula­ tion is pure, and as ft natural conse­ quence she captivated her auditors, Miss Anna McMillan contributed sev- Mr. James Pollock who went to Mt.! The parlors nud dining rooms were Sterling Ky., this week to look at the ‘ handsomely decoratedwith cut flowers celebrated herd of red poled cuttle lie- land evergreens in profusion, longing to E. Smith Jameson, of that! The bride was elegantly attired in a|trn^ excellent instrumental selections place purchased two heifer calves from '■ pigeon blue benriette cloth suit trim-1which were highly appreciated, while that herd. Mr. Bev, Andrew, who is ! med with steel ornaments while about ^fhers followed with both vocal and interested with him in this purchase jher neck she wore a plain goM'I,18tr5,mentel mlisic, making the even* went to Payton yesterday to see the!chain Jand fleck pins. The groom j teo t,nc nnaloyed happiness. ‘ was dressed in his conventional black, [ The following /.were the most no- no gloves. The following are the Hst|table costumesofithe ladies present, of presents: I The hostess/Mrs. James Andrew Bed Quilt from ma; Pocket Bible Jwas resplendent in gray pongee trlm- froiu pa; large hanging lamp with!med with black velvet. No orna- decotrated shade, brothers and sisters; f ments. chfoa mug, Raymond Bull; set o f sil- Miss Lulu Barber wink cashmere ver tor spoons, Mr, and Mrs, L . (L embroidered suiL Garnehr. , Bull; towel and rack ami neck pins, Mbs Stella Barber black velvetand Mr, and Mrs, J. B. Wintor; Smyrnaj eatin combinationsuit. No ornaments, rug, George Winter; large and small Mif, Glias, Crouse, Mack heflrietta, Smyrna rug, Mr. and Mrs. A. Y. white ficlute fastened1atthroat With J McClain Smith herd and if possi­ ble make-another purchase, John Crawford met with a very ser­ iousaccident Thursday that will keep him at home several days, Charley Turnbull had gone to Crawford's to borrow a gun, and Lee when giving it to him was showing him something about it when it wa* accidentally dis­ charged shootingJohn in the calf o f the leg Hr. J* O. Stewart Wfls called and dressed the wound, Reid; fruit dish, Mr, hud Mrs John garnet brooch. county, president, Mm, Dodds who was detained at home by illucsxi. Earnest prayers were offered for the speedy recovery of this indefatigable worker# The-day. waft altogether too shurt.to do justtcu to the interesting reports from the county--superintend*- nuts, local unions, state and national conventions, evangelistic drill, and other business which came before the convention. : The reports from all di reetiwtf, home, state and national, fltm*ly indicate that the W. C. T. IT* i» “ marching on,” and the large, and |attentive audience, especially of fh,» ‘ ‘ brethren” of Jamestown, did loojj like the people bad begun to realize wo were someaccount after all. .Sure­ ly prejudice is giving way in some places at least, awd the good work of tho organization, in a measure apprec­ iated. Miss Morgan, State Superin- tendaut of the “ Y's" added much to tho interest of the meeting, by her sprightly‘report of the National, and Aspedid from'Constantinople, Pc-; Kyle; linennapkihs.Pr. J. M. 8teW- Miss Rosa Stormont, black henri* i L mbiuiri«lk on. tli-i r-m.Kt-™.. comber 16 says: Mri Wh iteW j ftrt and wife; pair o f head 1r o s t e r fltee1 trimmings, natural flowers. | iTnkm »*, wnonitrihttttl m» it*. Rrid, the imeridin Minister, at Paris, j Miwt* LUBe ,and Rosa Stewart; rn* I Mite Lizzie Andrew, block silk aud j L a t e s t * tWwshoSin^our °riitor andMrs. Reid*, who ara waking a tour tiqne oak .wicker, Amos Bull and j velvet com b ina tion^ . ' -j t id u n ^ They a r c e ^ t l y l T * ofjhe East, spent tetchd-day* ift^th*t city, and were therecipient o fmarked attentions# Mr. Reid' was protontoil to.the Sultan, and wss.nfttoward the, gdtot 6f honordt-i dllrner given by llis.Majesty; Mm. Ueid was nbof yet‘dollar* Mr. and Mr*, honored by the Sulten, who c^nferred her twdf t « the Hhofkat. fcf A#.- .-Vtrti'i thett^wet Turkeh rieA»ration that can m given ton wpmau. Mr. awl M t^ Itoid lm\e left fat Hgri-f, danghtenr, pair of-lineu towels, Joe Turnbull and' sister; umber" colored pitches and tumblcri, 'Mr. and Mrs.* \\*. A. Coilins; table cloth, Mr. and Mas#John McCampbell; two ril- W . H . tl.M. The Esquinmux Saa liigldy .educate ed lady. rj '(JThe kst fii^ur i i the land in found at «* ANDUfcw A B ko # M m m m p ^ condition over there* silk, steel ttimmih^; BriHiaate. Misi EffieBarber*;blackIftecj-dres, natural ", ■ . Mrs. l i f t Kvtri’ black heurietfa. ... . . Np.orhamente*,. ‘ ! ■-* ■" 4 j . Hutnhismii Ijiea Iowa), Mr* R. Id ] “Mik,HTH-McRillah, seal brown 1 Theta vi'l k « gwtid Ahdwhia |u* Tarbox; tot offruit Mr. aud satin arhadHtnuhj, irredweent .trim* bilee v<mci-rtand« « elephant exhibit Mte. W, H< BeWitolinen towel, Mn»,'midgs. | i t 'KrViu A AViilinjutoh^ lodl Christ* Mary.A* Mct'Anipbell: pair o f enpq' MifwAuim McMillan, black, rilk, nms tvc pH-imkr 24,1890. Admit* .•t (’ojirix‘intlni*i>hi.*nd;’*Mi»wsai»d basket ot to«,Mr, and jet and iUc;t trimiinfigs with tsmmfd Jou lii ceate lor adults, 10 cents Jor |Mrs. Bt, and jicarl ornaitwiif* jchildrci!# I)oore ‘>j>cnat 7 o'clock. “ Go and getGhirimas gifts at Gray’*. Silk batsand mufflers, at -i.- ' J* 0* B a B$£R’ s . - ‘ 8oe those elegant handkerchief and aatchets at Stormont <fcC o ’ b . : Gp to Gray’s for a Christmas gift’ The Esquimaux was ; brought to this country packed in ice. Skates! Skates! Skates! tt . A xuukw & B«o, Wanted! Everybody tocome and get Christmas gifts at Gray’s. A full line o f coal at. » M itchelj / s . Rolled Avena and Wheat, Oatmeal and Cracked Wheat,. Farino and ParchedFarinose, PearlBarley, Gran­ ulatedHominy at - C hav ’ s . A BIG stock o f "stick and fancy mixed candy forteachereand Bcholara at G ray ’ s , '' r ■ -Go to Dean & Barber’s, for fresh meats o f all kinds. Gloves, good stock, low prices. . ' A'NpKEW& BltO. ' Winter goods. A dull stock in every line at * J. C. B arber ’ s ,. See Zaiiie, the.gypsyqueenwho was stolen. Shootin’ Crackers at Gray’s. Buckwheat flour and pure .maple . molassesat ‘ • . G ray ’ s . , Sorghum, Syrup and New Orleans Molassesat G ray ’ s , ; Ladies flue shoes, a full and com­ plete line at J. C. B arrels . BugaivSea, Coffee, at Gray’*. Come and see St.'" Nicks trial by the, children, January 1st. Aud/lou’t you.. forget December ?5th at ■ * ' - : • G ray ’ s , , Butter, Jersey, "Milk and Oyster Crackers at ~ ’ G juy ’ s . .' Oys^ees, Celery, Cranberries, Oranges,, Bananpas, - Figs, RaisinSj Nuts, Candies, " , ' Tpys;,i;c.’ &e., &c. You can get them.at . -B ird ’ s . TUs Esquimaux lady, 31 years of age, 10 inches,in heigiit, and weighs; 120 ptnmds will deliver her great lec* turhon Grcealufidjiu tlie.Opera'Houso oil the eveuiug o f Pecember 29th. Custard p;epumpkin* mince meat pie, at. • , C ray ’ s . . Georgio Charters, tho charming lit­ tle whistler, will positively appear hero January1 st.’ Si. Nick’s trial, little GeorgioChar­ ters, aiut ZaipC, nil one eveniiig, jftu- , muy let. . . Flaked Pineapple; at ■ Git a y ’ s . Clothing-at less tlmn cost to close it out at Stormont & Co’s. Christmas Gift at G uay ’ s # Fice line,of neckwear ut Stormont & Co’s. t’ I f you’want a Christmas gift go to 0 : G ray ’ s . ( I f ' i, Tomatoes,Bean3t.&c#r -at----- G uay ' s . Cseful holiday gifts at Stormont’?. Christmas gifts-at Gray’s. Mufiiers at Stormont & Co’s. F o r tho HolidnyN . j California Cherries, Apricots, Cali­ fornia Yellow Cling Peaches, Califor- hia BartlettPears, California Eggntni Damson PJunlSj"CaliforniaandFrcnch Prunes and Pried Grapes at O kay ’ s . The Ewpiemaux lady at Opera House, Monday evening, Pec. 29. Rcsercpd scats at Stormont & Co’s at 85Mtd 25. cents. Children will be ad­ mitted to the balcony for 10 cent?. Ik> not miss tlds oneopportunity of a IHh time to see this specimen o f n race o f people who inhabit the frozen north, -v . Irish andJersey Sweets Potatoes, at : *. v. * „ C ray ’ s . Sweet, spiced and sour pickles ::t ■ ' G ray ’ s , Boys andGals toiwc and get Christ­ mas gifts at , , G ray V. ■ . Choice,white clover lioncv at G ray ’ s . N o tice » f NcttismsHt All person* knowing tlmnwelves to 1*»imiohti d to the -underaiguedt will find it to their advantage to rail and edtfo l>efote Jattuaty ltt, 1891, interest will be changed "on all over dueaceounte. Rest>ectfully, (iu o v m A i-