The Cedarville Herald, Volume 11, Numbers 22-52

j" i»p — nw 'wqemmm ’P H F t H E f ? J ( f ) Now that the Holidaysare over, why * * I not talk a little about the spring elec* turn? A S IMOKFKNOKNTWKKKJ.V H H V f» l‘ A i*KU . SATURDAY, JAN , 3, 1891 ir. II, BLA l i t , Editor and Proper PRICE » 1 .2 9 PER ANNUM. 18 Miss Ha Shrodes, of- Urbana, visiting hfer parents-this week. Mrs. Ellen Kane, of Sidney* is the guest of her sieter, Airs. Salinda Mil- burn. » Mr. and Mrs. ■Will Duffield, of Dayton, are visiting friends in this place. Mir* and Mrs. J . E. Manor* o f Cin­ cinnati* spent Christmas w|th their 'parents. The W* C. T. U . will meet in their parlbrs Thursday, the 8th inst. in the afternoon. The "YV* will meet in their hall next Mondayevening. A full attend­ ance is desired. •» A t Fo rt Fairfield, Maine, last Wed­ nesday, the thermometer registered fifty degrees below zero. Mrs. James Andrew entertained a number of friends at her hospitable borne lost Wednesday for dinner. Mrs. Carrie Little, of Grape Grove, and Grace Boteler, of Jamestown, vis­ ited Mrs. Geo. Slirodes this week. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Williamson held a family reunion New Year's and en­ tertained their children together with their families a t dinner, E. E . Murdock is making a number of sales for his washing machine. Wednesday of last week he .sojd one county and two townships while in Xenia. ■ ’Smith Coil of Jeffersonville, aged about thirty years, became insane by religious excitement this week, and has been taken to the asylum at Col* umbus. » Hugh Stormont is recovering rap­ idly from his recent accident and is now able to walx. about the house. .His friends hope to eeb him at his place o f business in a short time. Ayers & Saddler, of Cincinnati, op- ticianists, who removed L. W. Hen- sil's eye some time since has replaced the defunct optic with a bran new one that looks os natural as life. Mies Gertrude Rickctt planned and cirricd into effect a successful surprise upon Glint Randall last Tuesday evening, having a number o f hie former associates to spend the eveniug at her home. The. young folks re­ port a pleasant time. JohnD . Townslsy, well know here, and who received his education main­ ly in our Cedarville Union Schools, was made the recipient of a highly ap­ preciated Christmas gift by being made cashier of the business firm of Stewart A Co.* Kansas City* Mo. Eighteen hundred and ninety is thing o f the past, but it has been prosperous year for the merchants of Cedarville. No town in Greene County can show a more prosperous record.‘ Every merchant reports an increase o f trade over the preceeding year* while their bank account* go to show that collections have been far in access o f what they had reason to ex­ pect after the failure in the corn crop and the unprecedently low price of pork; the two main avenues the farm era rely upon for their income. This can be accounted for in part from the fact that the yields o f corn in this vi­ cinity was in excess of that ip almost every other part o f the connty. A numbero f our farmers especially south *and east o f here having almost an av­ erage crop thereby increasingtheir rev­ enue for title year about one-third more than it would have otherwise been, fak ing everything into con >{deration Cedarville lias no reason to eomptiSa • Our ice merchants succeeded in storing a small amount of ice before the recent thaw, Mr, and Mrs. L . G. Bull enter­ tained a number of friends at dinner at their home Friday. Harry Kildow of Anderson, Ind who visited his parents during the holidays, returned home yesterday. Cuba is cracking. One of the fis­ sures is nearly 11 miles in length. The startling prediction is made that before the end of the century the island trill break in two and disappear like 4 -tlantis and McGinty. Mr, and Mrs. William Hutchinson entertained about fifty of their, most intimate friends a t their beautiful home west of "Cedarville, Wednesday even ing. A number from Cedarville was in attendance. A New York vegetarian has become an advocate o f u meat diet since learn ing from a chemist that beef; mutton and pork are merely -"transformer grass, vegetables and grain.” I t is to be hoped that no oiie will tell him that a certain palatable liquid is trans­ formed corn. Governor Campbell Thursday issued a proclamation ordering a special elec­ tion to lie held on Thursday, January 15, in the counties of Knox, Morrow, Holmes and Wayne, constituting the Seventecnth-Twenty-eighth Joint Sen­ atorial District, to fill the vacancy in the Senate occasioned by the death of Hon. John Zimmerman, whose funer­ al took place a t Wooster; this week. Robert Bird gave away five prizes 'to-hisTJustomerS on the .first, to the person guessing nearest the number of beans in a three quart jar. By actual count there was fouud to be 6,952 beans Amos Fnrguson captured two of the prizes, the dishes, Mr. Wolford got the gun. Will Smith the slippers and Miss Maggie Crain the doll. The prizes were distributed New Years morning. About the cleverest of the "original package” devices is a spirit level which would be very'useful to tradesmen if employed to test whether their work were plumb.- I t is also made very handy for the toper by the insertion of a cork at the end of a spirit tube. I t "is not recorded tlmt any complaint has been made of the waste of liquid required to fill the uncommonly large tubes of these original package spirit­ uous levels. '. The opeietta of “ Zajje” was given in tho opera house Thursday evening, and the “ Y’s” scored another success. I t is a known fact, however, that when that society takes a play in hand it will be a "go” and consequently every­ body goes. About four hundred per­ sons were present and all wen- well entertained^ Mias Lillie Stewart,who played the character.of “ Zauic,” was suffering with asevere cold bu t her singing waa good notwithstanding her misfortune, and Ralph Georg* as Herbert, was a success; Ralph rings well and his acting is good. Solos by Mrs. Kerr and Misses Carrie Alexan­ der and Amelia Miller were well re­ ceived* The little folks in tho "Trial of San­ ta Claus,” opened the evening’s enter­ tainment, and their singing and act­ ing waa excellent, Judge Common- sense tempered justice with judgment, while the witnesses in the case repre­ sented human nature true to life. Little Georgia *Charters whistled two or three choice selections that was well received, hut her ringing /eertied to give better satisfaction. Rev. Sprout and Miss (Amelia Mil­ ler sang a duet* “My Mountain Home*” that was warmly received. Miss Eva Shautx of Iowa* who is a guest of Mrs. Warnock, was present and by special request recited "Car- ro ll Christmas” with pleasing effect. The receipts of the evening, was about eighty dollars. Miss Ada Greswell, who has been attending school a t Delaware, spent the holiday vacation at home, The "YV* are desirous to return thanks to-those outside of the. Union* who so kindly assisted them in their entertainment. Much o f their success was due the efficient, management of Miss Galloway, who so ably instructed and assisted them.. Hon, Leo'AVelta of Wilmington, died Wednesday, of arsenic poison. Mr. Weltz is well known throughout the state having held very prominent positions, among them being president of the Forrester’s Association. Those who attended the Washington, C . H. convention Inst fall will all remember him as he wus prominent as chairman of the Clintou county delegation. The Home and School, published at Toronto, Canada, said in one of its- is­ sues that, "After the moral and re­ ligious instruction o f the family is ’se­ cured, we know of nothing more in­ teresting and instructive than a record of the progress of modern science and its marvelous achievements. And wc know no medium which presents such n record in so full and readable a man­ ner ns that well known weekly, the Scientific American, established over forty years. It will promote industry progress, thrift and. intelligence wher­ ever it is read. I t is of special value to every machinist, mechanic, or eu gineer, but is also of use to the farm­ ing and mercantile community, on account of its illustrated notes on farming, fencing, farm buildings, im­ plements,” etc., to all of which we say amen. Parties wishing to see a copy of the paper, or to subscribe for it,can do so at this office. Price 83 a year A party of young folks4from here spent Tuesday evening a t the hospit­ able home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ervin, of near Jamestown. Some went in sleighs but the majority were bent on having fun and a sled was good enough for them, -Not a com­ mon "bob” but a big old fashion­ ed sled with four horses and a driver* got up for the occasion. The weather wns plcnsant nud it was a rollicking crowd that started about six o’clock iu the cveiling. But alas, for their fond expectations. Just-as .they were be­ ginning to think they had the world within their grasp, so to speak, .their horses came to u sudden standstill A small place in the street where the "beautiful” had been removed by the gentle zephyrs that gambol around and about Gray’s corner proved too much for their fiery steeds, and they were obliged to lighten their load be­ fore they could proceed. But once mure on their way, all went merrily for about one consecutive square* when the same calamity overtook them. Here interested friends hastened t* their assistance, some offering to lead their horses, while still others were anx­ ious to do whatever was needed in the way of warming bricks for the feet of the young Indies, etc.* bu t all assist­ ance was declined with scorn, and when they once more were on their way a moody silence prevailed. They arrived at their destination about ten o’clock, bu t fate and the weather were decidedly against them, as i t com­ menced raining soon after and they were obliged to Btart on their return trip almost immediately. Fun? Well it just was." There wasn’t a person in the crowd that has had as much fun since they studied the Catechism* The sled broke down and the girls loafed in a graveyard for about an hour while the boys were trying td borrow a wagon to finish their journey in. Borne wishing to get home in time for breakfast walked* while a few of the gallants mounted horses* "and getting their best girls behind them managed to reach home by dawn, One young gent got so fiustrated that he got the wrong girl* and in the darkness never discovered his mistake until it was too late. Oh, they had fun, hu t every person iu the crowd says they would have had more if the snow had only remained until meriting. Mr, Henry Townsley, formerly a resident of this place* but now of Bpringfield, was stricken with paraly­ sis Thursday morning. The H ecui , i > is not selfish, and would sooner buy stock a t home than abroad if yse get them as cheap. In speaking of the matter to J . E , Low­ ry, he suggested that he could sell en­ velopes lov.er than wholesalers, and gave us prices which justified us in buying 10,000. This week Doc. de­ livered them and we are now well stocked in tlmt line. AVe only men­ tion this to show tho enterprise o f .our merchants. _________ 1 S choo l Item n . The holidays are now a thing of the past, and school will open next Mon­ day. Teachers, pupils and patrons are anxious for school to begin. Let one o f your good resolutions lie to be prompt, regular and studious in school, The education that is received while young is.a fortune that stays with us through life and even shapes our char­ acter in after life. How much im­ portance then attaches to our educa­ tion. From, observation we would say that we think the scholars, have enjoyed the holidays. “ !Twas the night before Christmas,' wl en all through the hoqse Not a creature was stirring, not> even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chim­ ney with care,., In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.” * £ .l« t o f I.C (le rN Remaining uncalled for iu the Ccdar- ville Ohio post office for the mouth eudibg Dec. 30, 1890. List No. 12. N. C. Aldrich. (2), Mrs. Bettie Boldin, Mr. George Burnard, Mr. George T, Carrill, Mr. Edrou L. Fra- vor, Mrs. Maggie A. Gainer, Mrs.’ Is­ abella Garrett, Charles Huffman, Dan­ iel Jeffrey, Mrs..Ann-Q. McClellan, Mr. Luther M. Miler, Miss Mattie J j . Starkey, Mr. Dan Sullivan. Persons calling for the above will please say advertised. Jxo. W. M c L ean P M The following taken from the Wash­ ington* Iowa* Press, in regard to the death of Mrs. Day* well known here, will possibly be of interest to some of our readers: ' Born, Dec. 25,1890, to W. R, and Marietta Day, a daughter. Died, Dee, 25 1890, a t her borne ncur Brighton, Mrs. Marietta Day, aged 28 years. Mrs. Day—E tta wp always called her—was the daughter of John and Elizabeth Townsley. She was born July 4, 18G2; was educated in the dis­ trict schools near the old home, In the Brighton public school* and in Wash­ ington Academy, from which she was graduated with credit (class of 1882). Bhe was uztitad in marriage with W. R. Day* Dec. 1, 1887, and has since ’men queen in the home of her child­ hood. She made public profession of her acceptance of Christ’s saving grace during the pastorate of Rev. A. F. Vincent in the U . P. church ofBrigh­ ton. Since that time slie has been an active and worthy member o f that congregation. E tta was always quiet and inoffensive in her manner, yet firm as a rock in her adherence to her convictions of duty. She waa a dufc- itul daughter, a loving and patient sister, and a devoted wife. Cod cer­ tainly plucked one o f his choicest flow­ ers when he took her from our sight. The little helpless* motherless “Christmas gift from God” is left in the care o f a most tender-hearted and witling-handed man. She wilt not lack for home, or care or kind treat­ ment while he lives. Etta was born on her country’s anniversary* her death tofts on the Savior’s anniversary. I f they celebrate special events in Heaven our sister would arrive just in time to join 4the heavenly host prais­ ing God, and saying* ‘Glory to God in the highest* and on earth peace* good will towftrd men,* ” THE BUPg CLOTHES-PIN. I t Say* m G rra t ■ H.M»y Tktasr* Mid Tb#* ’ Take* mi f kmsim I i M mm TamM*. A Dandelion grew in the grass-plot, writes Margaret Eytlnge in Harper’* YoungPeople, Her head shone like gold in the sunshine. 8be smiled brightly, for she was very happy. A Clothes-Pin waa bolding the baby’s bib on the lino just above her. The Clothes-Pin looked down on the Dandelion. Re had had to twist around so much to do this that his legs stuck up in the air. . "What are you smiling at?” he asked the pretty flower. "At every thing,” said the Dandelion. "At every thing?” repeated thoClothes- Pin. "Yes, replied the Dandelion, “every thing. I am smiling a t the green grass, a t the blue sky, a t the big tree over yonder*'at the birds that are flying in and out of it, a t the butterfly oh the * grape-vine, and a t the honey bee that is doming to tell mo a sweet story, it is to pleasant to grow in the fresh air, and see and hear all sorts of lovely, happy things. I’m glad I’m a Dandelion.” . "Wouldn’t you rather be one of my family?” asked the Clothes-Pin, as he turned right side up again.' "See how high I am. J can see a great many more things than you can. I can look over into the next garden, and ’way out into tbo road. And I.bavo two strong stout legs* and no boy or girl bos more. Hut you, poor thing, have only one— a very slender one a t that—and it is stuck f a s t. in the ground. And though 1 haven't golden hair, my bead Is round and well shaped, and my! figure, granting that i t i t a little short- waisted, is quite pretty—for a clothes* pin. And don’t I take jolly rides astride' of this old clothes-line, while you know no greater fun than that of gently rook­ ing to and fro, making believe you are dancing? Come, tell th e :truth; don't you wish you were I?” , . "No, indeed, 1don’t,” said the Dande­ lion, with a toss of her golden locks. " I wouldn’t bo you for any thing. I’m more than contented to bo a flower. FlOwors are loved by every body, young and old; but whoever board of anybody loving a otothes-pin? And—” But here the Clothes-Pin gave suoh an angry jerk tha t the olothos-Iine, which was really, as be had called it, an ‘told” one, suddenly broke and let him down upon the grass. There he lay, ''still,holding the baby’s bib, at a short ' distance from tho Dandelion. The Dandelion looked at him In si- ; lence for a moment and then 'went on with her speech: "And though you may have two stout, strong legs, you can’t use them yourself, Somebody must help you. Girls and boys can rub about O.u theirs, but you couldn’t get up from whore you are lying and walk even on* step. Now, could you?” The Clothes-Pin made no reply, “Could yon?” asked the Dandelion '•gain., ■ . :■■■' , - But lnsteadof answering her the ruas ; Clothes-Pin said* slowly; " I have heard that flowers could shut up. Will you be ' kind enough to prove‘to me that it is true?” An laU rM tlt* T uB fP IiM . A now French clock contains a novel application of tho magnet. The' dock is shaped like a tambourine, with a cir- eio of flowers painted on its head. Around the elrfelo two bees crawl, the larger one requiring twelve hours to complete Us circu it,;while tbe smaller one makes it every hour. Different flowers represent tho hours, and the bees, which are of -Iron, are moved by. two magnets behind tho head of the tambourine. NOW Is your time. We will close out our HEATIHfi STOVES ■ A J T O OST . Crouse to Bull.