The Cedarville Herald, Volume 31, Numbers 1-26

Exce llence O n r J o b i W o rk w i l l compare witli ' that o f may o th e r firxn .. . WV>,VW Wi^<VV^M<V>*V^fVVv»^ 'Gedari herald, This item'when marked with st»i index, denotes that your ft&serip: >4s pgsi due and a prompt ipcnt is earnestlydesired, ,>J***e*****tf**t*ria«**irf+n!r&**ttni^^ 1 THIR.TY-FIKST YBAE NO. 4. CEDARVILLE, 0H 1 0 * ftnM Y , JANUARY 17, 1908, PRICE $1.00 A YEAR. MANYBILS . HUE INTRODUCED. Woo first contest on tile" JoeiW option question , came • Up Monday when the B obo local option bill came up for a second reading and to besent.to a committee. An effort was made to hate all temper­ ance or bills of that nature placed In the hands ,ot the taxation, com­ mittee, which was unfavorable to this cause, The proper place was the temperance committed and all the bills were sent there and will receive proper consideration. Tb< vote showed that the house, would pass the county; local option bill without question, unless some crooked work is done’ between now and the dual vote. a „ T * * , Rathburn wants the Governor t* have a residence not to exfee $'15,000, Three commissioners are t« chooso the. site and erect tlio build- 1UK* . ; Berry wants the names of all per song securingmarriage licences pub­ lished or announced, in church, Yau Dnsen wants it to be possible to fine any violator of the liquor Jaws for the Brat offence and each and every day after that he contin­ ues in business, * TO SUBSCRIBERS. ( *.The Atwell resolution was intro­ duced in the Senate Monday for the purpose of submitting' the cpnstltu- t tioaal amendment to the people on the initiative and referendum. r-.. Senator Espy has offered a b|il providing for an examining board to examine and license public account- 'ants, ‘ - ; Senator! Pollock, wants free text . bbqks in the schools add has offered- a bill requiting boards of education to purchase and supply all text books, ' . Representative Metzger Wants v. justices pi the peace t o ' become municipal judges and with police judges in cities become the, munici­ pal courts. Outside of - cities ■jnstiees-of the peace’ and constables -are,to be placed on the salary list .and are- td.be limited.-‘ in .their, * jurisdiction to -their respective t o w n s h ip s . _ - , A bill-placed In the' hopper ,by ’ Muioc of Cleveland if -passed will - require wills probated ilj. the countywhere the testator dies. * } ,,o..... <■ ’ a of Cleveland offered a it " ■ According to * new, ruling of the ntstai department subscribers u tally, monthly*and weekly papers and magazines .must he prompt*? thepayment.ofsubscriptions. Week­ ly papers are given a year to pay up. Anyone knowing themselves in­ debted should call and settle. COMMITTEE MEETING. A ' meeting ' of the Republican Central Committee has been called for Saturday afternoon at* the court bouse m Xeula. The purpose o f the meeting is to issue a ' call .for a copnty primary for the purpose of selecting delegates to the state Con­ vention, under the call of the State Central Committee. The' county committee, under the direction of Bess Schmidt has endeavored to stay the dad as long as possible acting under orders of the Fogaker forcRSt, over the state-. Seeing that Foraker is about to loose* out the committee is forced to take action. The gang has the greatest fears of the outcome of a county primary under the law, heretofore the county primaries were mere party affairs and, corruption and Irreguiar- arltles could pot he stopped. ^I t is stated that the Schmidt- henchmen tear open rebuke if there is a full vote among 'the farmers, The gang is Well aware that with a squaredeal noFoiAker jdelegafctort will" rep* resent*this county, m f t v-,«-• , . v .... .v■*.-<1- — . kw wifr » f John Murdock about six o’ clock J Tuesday morning. Both Mrs. Wil­ liamson, wbo died a few hour# previous and lived across the street and Mr, Murdock had been life Jong friends. ■ For many years Mr, Murdock had beep an invalid- suffering from rheumatism. Some, weeks ago be contracted the gap which only added to his suffering. The. rheuma­ tism so effected his heart at the last -md death came before bis wife and sister, wbo were with Mm cmiid summon aid. The deceased was born In Clinton county and has lived in this vicinity formany years. He was married to Miss MaryRyle July 22,1862. - Besides the widow the following children remain comourn*, his loss: Mrs. Frank Reid, Miss Ahna Belle Murdock and Mr. Robert ’Murdock Of Memphis, Tenn„ *Samuel K. Murdock of Denver Col*, Mrs, Martha McMillan, Miss Mary Mur­ dock. II, M. and 8. M- Murdock of thiB place and David, who resides in the westafe brothers and sisters. The funeral takes place this after­ noon ’ from the Reformed, Presby­ terian church of which the deceased was a life long member anddevoted worshipper. Burial at Massies Creek cemetery. YELOWSPRINGS {ESTEMEDWOMAN INSTITUTE. CALEDHOME 8. A. STILWELL, ta&ffwhktl a’Weie refused. . ‘ Winter*.of Brie county wants township trustees to. be paid $ 8.60 instead of $1,80 a day. Assessors to be increased from $ 2 , to '$3, a day. A law ig*W»ntfldhyBeriz that will 'forbid marriage of aperson of pure White blood With a negro.or person having visible admixture of African blood or visa vetso, under penalty oiMOa Or., three „montJhs_ Imprison­ ment. Mr. Irvin wants the office of coun­ ty Infirmary Director abolished. Dover has offered a bill that will mean much to tile voters. Penalty of dlBfranohiaemonfc for 25 years for any votefBollcUing pay for his vote, Disfranchisement 1 b also provided where perjury 1 b committed when challenged, - * Hiilenkfemp wants an act that will prohibit any stockholder of a Company Being appointed a receiver of the same. HIGHLY HONORED, G. R.JobebttB been* honored by he* mgehosena* oneof thonewmember* of Ohio State Board of Agriculture, This is a position- sought by many and we are snre that Greene County could have been represented by no better citizen than Mr. Jobe, The appointment is for five year* and thereIs every reason to believe tlmt the board will be*benefited by Mr. Jobe’s services. On Monday, January 20th„ the Fairbanks will offer at popular prices, George8Ade’ s splendid com­ edy, “ Just out of College.” This Is the piece* .whicn rap . ‘ ‘The College Widow” -such & close race for popularity with the public. It is replete, with Inn from start to fin­ ish, Each, situation crackles with the characteristic Ade wit. As is generally the ease with Ade,. the story lias a satiric trend, and hence both the situations atid lines are productive o| continuous laughter. leverAuree. The present'incs ditor’s office of Ohio, M/,* 8* A urged by hisi bis name as a j qf State before Ohio, at their ' 1908- He hns ri ble station'OfItf^J tlon by bisindef J sopUl worth m- the peoplqiuhls sound RepnbU* Educated os nonNormal lit the profession vanced rapidly school to the* Wayp«*vt% M N lM F,*'*n. fcof the au * County, has been tto>present jf$or Auditor ibhcans iff iventioiv in the bum- tCBenfcpdsi- Jorgy per-, jfldonco of! ifigrityand *■ ?lea» • - ,-i the Leha- ?e entered/ ft and ad- oountry Cy of lL ELEC1H I The annual election.' of officers took place Tuesday evening when the Boatd-of Trade met m the Coun­ cil chamber. 1- _ About twenty were present which Was not the best showing possible for such.ameetmg. There were two tickets in the field, the regular and independent. The-independentwon straight with the exception of vice- preaIdent)T'YV, J. Tarbox ot the regr Ulars being the lucky one, The committee on advertising of which, Postmaster Tarbox is the chairmanreported thHtabouttwenty five, thousand envelope* had been ordered by merchants and stocky men. The committee was further Th*firmer* in the vicinity of Yel­ low Spring* have a treat in store for them Wednesday and Thursday, January 22 and 23. The •officers o f the institute are: president, “David Hilt; vice president, G, D, Black: secretary, 33. G. Ferguson; treasur­ er, P. M. Stewart; Executive‘ Com­ mittee, Mrs, Henry Hilt, Mrs Em­ ily Pertrey, R, C. TannehUl, G, A. Confer, L. H. Jones, The state speakers will he F. L. Allen, Kinsman, O., and J. P. Hme Shlurock, Ohio. ' Dinner will be served toy the women of the Pres­ byterian church on the first Hour of the opera house. The compietepro- gram will toeas follow*: Wednesday, &:80a. m,VInvocation; Dr, S. D, Fess; vocal solo, Miss Buoy Birch; “ The Origin Composi­ tion, Kind* and Functions of Soil” F. I., Alien; discussion opened by A, D, Smyely; piano dnet, Misses Mildred and .Hazel Carlisle; “‘Pota­ toes as a Field Crop,” J. P, Hme; dlscnssion~openecl by E. S, Bailey; appointment of committees; vocal solo, Mrs. William .Alexander*; din­ ner. ,. • . • * , ■ Wednesday i p. m.—Music; “Hu- mUs, .Soil bacteria and Tillage,” F, D/Allen; discussion .opened by R. J. Corry; music; “ Shall the Farmers Organize?” S.' D. Fees;, discussion opened byW. W. Hyslop; piano,solo, Miss Iii’dft Elder; “ The Stock Farm,” J, P, Hfhe; discus­ sion opened by A. C. Miller; music. Wednekdny? p. m.—piano Solo, Miss-MisrgaretJohnson; “ Optimism Versus Pessimism” J. P / Hine; mu­ sic, Antioch’ quartet,.Mesere. C. O, and O. W* Beaver, Bynn ahd Shade' recitation, Miss Adah Tannehill; muSie, Antioch quartet* .Thursday, ’9 a. m‘“-Invocation, Rev, B.'D. Hypes; vocal polo/ Mrs, William Alexander; “ Valueof Pure Bred Sire,” J. P. Cline;* discussion opened by A. O. Miller; piano solo. Mias Gieiiha Doe; “ Will a College Course Pay the Young Man Intend­ ing to Become a Farmer?’.*Ed* Kin- ay; discussion Opened by Clarence Mrs.. Martha Ann Williamson, wife o f Mr. J. D. Williamson, one oT Cedarvilie’s most prominent ciUzens died at her home on Miller film l about two o’ clock Tuesday- morning after an illnesB of several weeks/ jjpme weeks ago Mrs. WHliamsou visited her grand son, Roy. C. A. Young of Philadelphia, and since ' her return there was a slow decline. iti health. About two years ago she suffered a fall injuring her hip but had fairly well recovered. Deatli was largely due to infirmities of age ■shebeing in hot eightleth'year. The deceased was born in Chester District, South Carolina on March 29,1828, her father, John ^McMillan being one of the first settlers In that slate. The family carnq Horth as there was liftin' hope 6f the slavery question being, settled, Greene county hasever since been the. home of the McMillan family, , On January 2, 1849 occurred the > the marriage of Mr. and Mrs,- Wil- Uamqou, they having gained, ac­ quaintance while attending a pri­ vate school niider the direction of Prof. Hugh McMillan. For about fOrty *years *they resided on the Jamestown pikd and during the past twenty years have been residents of this place. Both Air. and Mrs. Williamson have been members. of the Reformed Presbyterian church,, it being establishedby the dec'eaped>. father, , - Eight children entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Williamson five of whom are still living, John O;, Robert I)., Mrs. ..S. Q. Anderson,* Mrs.' Robert Bryson; of near Xenia, and Mrs Wm, Dean of Springfield, Air. H., H-. McMUlan if? the only taiember of the original McMillan family remaining. “ , r The funeral services were held at' the late hbme Thursday afternoon being conducted by prof. W.' It. ^TcCliesney1, assisted by Dr. B. d*.j: Middleton, Rey.’ W, J. Sanderson, <XH. Milligan, and Dr. McClure of Xenia,.\ . * - ’ iSix grandchildren acted as* -pall* $ t Mr. Freimer wants a state tax board underthe recommendation 01 the State Tax Commission. He also haa a bill allowing railroads to charge ten cents extra when the fare is paid on the train. smith of Cleveland Las a bill in the legislature that will legalize amateur baseball on Sunday- Inheritance fax is wanted by Harper, the did law ..being followed except that the exemption limit be ' $10,000. * XENIABOOZE, -The effectoof.Xenia booze landed six Cedatvillians in jail for engaging in a free-for-all fight at the.railrnad station in Xemn. oh Wednesday evening, ‘ , ' A number of colored citizens from this place were an Xenia that day attending the trial of Ellis McMillan add a few of them began fighting among themselves, not knowing that Mayor Brennan, ‘was at the station. Officer Kennon of this place was near and placed the following underarrest. Rid Shingle- decker, Frank Baker, Earl Gaines, Wiley Jones, Dudley Ballard and Mose Jones- • * Hot being able to* pay the fines of $9.45each the crowd was taken to the works whore it will require about 16 days to Work out the amount. NOTICE K, a m There will be a special meeting of Ccdarville Lodge 649 for installation of officers on the 22, Wednesday evening 1908* -Patrons o f the Fairbanks Theatre, Springfield, are to see on Wednes­ day1Jan 22nd., one of the produc­ tion*which has aroused an endless amount of discussion this season— Amelia Bingham, in. “ A Modern Lady" Godlra.” This piece bn* an interesting timeliness in so much US Coventry, the English village Where the legendary incident of Lady Godtva’ s hade rise Is said to have taken place, last summer cele­ brated the anniversary o f the' occa­ sion, which brought the story of Lady Gadiva’ s' patriotism prpmi nently ill the public eye. * Miss Bingham then had » modern play produced, revealing the many op­ portunities for the exhibition of loyalty of modern women to homo, city and Btato. By meansof a thril­ ling {dot which, with a stirring suc­ cession p f climaxes, the sacrifice of personaLmodesty and dignity 1 * de­ manded. to save the welfare of the deserving personages m the play. The rjde to Oovantry by a nude wo­ man is duplicated, and is accom plished in atl ingenious way in the play. A representation of the Lady of Go liva upon the white palfrey, clothed a* upon that historic day, is Bached to the audience by the swift unveiling of a life sized paint­ ing after a dark scone when the quick play of the calcium reveals what appears to be a living picture against a somber background. The result 1*said to be wildly sensation­ al ahd thrilling. All ditching promptly done and. Up-to-date by James Gaines anti Charlie Smith. Citizens' Rhone 168 Cedarvilie, O. -of l^**pian:SEk^$Ki^K' ih# Bax- wftB-Pkt6«r*oii JaSr, gia®(ating.pn- pUs from the country schools thus, completing the state System. He was on the Board ofSchool Examin­ ers for.twelve years, president of the Associarionpf School Examiners of Ohio in 190O-. He became Auditor ot this'county in 1901, having at the primary that named him for this office 744votes more than the other two aspirants, « h 4 1,582 more, than ^ either* H e Is well known #all over the state iii educational, political apd secreisociety>circ)c8,and his friends host* they are, are ready to shoulder; the standard,. “ Stllwell for State Auditor jm 1908.” And their* battle- cry Is. * “ He is the mati for the place,; ‘ Ahd the strongest In the race*” The five cardinal principles of hie wotth are equanimity, moderation, honor, straightforwardness and suc­ cess. His name w ill‘add strength to the ticket, and Ohio will never regret in placing his name before the people as the Republican’ candi­ date for State Auditor in 1908. Insert sdvarfMng two publication* calling attention to the advantages of tbe town in loca­ tinghere. The following IS the result of the balloting: , REGULAR TICKET. For Freaidonfc—D h -j . W. Dxxoff. 8 ForVice President—W. J. TarboV-18 For Fecretary—W. L. Clemans. id For Treasurer—Dr. M, J, Marsh. 9 For Directors-^ l'yr, G* Yi Winter. 9 2 yfs. Ri F. Kerr. . ", « ' 8 ' " 8 yra. D, M. Crouse. -6 INDEPENDENT TICKET; For President—Dr. J. O. Stewart. 18 For Vice President—R, O. Watt. 10 For Secretary—Andrew Jackson. 11 For Treasurer—O. L. Smith. 18 For Directors— * 1 yr. G. F. Siegler, 12 2 yrs, F, P, Hastings, 18 8 yrs. L. G. Bull. 10 ------ . t p. . „ ------ Miis Clara Hirst; report of com­ mittees; “ Some Helps and Traas- ursa for Women,” Mrs^ V, Bell; ^‘Auimal Temperament,** J. P. Huts; discussion -opened by Ralph Howell; piano solo, Miss Marguerite Williams, “ High Tide on Lincoln­ shire Coast,” Mrs. Ralph Howell; “ OhioForests,” F. L, Allen*, dis­ cussion opened by J. J. Crumley. Music will be furnished by'the Cam- pagnolian orchestra of Yellow Springs, ,. . CLIFTON WOMAN DIES. Mrs. ' Margoret Tannehill, for many* years a resident near Clifton, died last Saturday afternoon; dftu* along illness due to a paralytic stroke received some months ago. The funeral was held Tuesday from the late residence conducttd by her pastor, Rev, Ross Hume, of the UnitedPresbyterian church. .. ' CARD OF THANKS. —Automobile oil at Kerr & Jogs.. , Mr. Homer Wade and family* of* Springfield have been -spending the week with friends" and relatives hero. Mr. Wade Is connected with Hast- the Edward Wren Company and is taking a weeks vacation. Wto hereby desire>to express our sincere thanks to the trustees and Ladies? Aid Society Of the U. P. church and to the friends and neighbors who so kindly'ministered to the. needs of Mrs. Martha Holmes during her last sickness. . Mr. and Mrs. Faris. J. E. andA. H. —FOR BALE: Buff Plymouth r6ck cockerels, $1 each. W. AVTurnbull. —Rockers, conches, folding, bedr, side hoards, at McMillan’s M .... ■O f< 1 , - Free with This Coupon Our Beautiful Art The next time you are in Springs Held, come in £nd receive absolutes ly free otir new 1908 art calendar, i p f y f . JLJ3 b -Jm- ARCADE, BOGGAN’5 TOGGERY SHOP • ■■ * . ; A ' ■ ■■ - . - ■ ■ ■ ‘ “ The Greatest Sale o f W om en s , Misses’ and Children’s Exclusive Wearing Apparel Fiver Held in This Section o f Ohio Now in Progress, Cost not Considered* WOMEN'S COATS AT GIVE-AWAY PRICES. . ' at, y ^ ■ ,H There is an added interest in this sale of coats as alt are taken directly from otir own choice stock; showing all the very newest models, Every garment is carefully tailored, not carelessly made for sale pur­ poses and en - of season clean-ups. They will all go quickly because of their goodness of quaiity, individual style and the extremely low price we ask for them which actually would not pay for the making. $ 1 5 C O A T S GO A T $3*95 Choice of 8i» eoatsnn faney mixtures,- both in loose and-semi-fitting backs j strictlynoian-tailored and. neatly trimmed,‘ Regular price $15, while they last they are yours for $3.95. * $8.50 COATS FOP«. ........................$ 4.75 * $22.00COATSTOTt...................... . r , .$13*50 $12*50 OOATS F O E . .....................$8 .50 $25.00 COATS FO E ................................... *$15.00 $15 to $18.50 COATS FOE........................ $10 00 $32.50 COATS FOE................................. <$19.75 $35.00 COATS FOE.......... ..........................$22,50 One-half off the regular selling price o f any evening coat in our stock, TSvery suit in our stock w ill ‘ be sold for less than the cost of making Furs for a mere song* During this sale every fur in oiir house including coats, neck scarfs and muffs will be dispo&td of regard­ less of cost* Our guarantee goes with every fur, PETER A. BOGGAN, Springfield’s Largest and Best Shoe House. ,wimOiitmillt#iHilfr’fliHilfV1" i T i 1" Doth Thones 825. 7 South liimestone Street) Springfield, Ohio, M c M illan guilty . Ellis McMillan, colored was fouuff guilty Wednesday by Petit jury cf assault With intent to kill. Some, weeks ago McMillan shuck hit* wife with an. instrument supposed to have'been an ax. Her head was terribly cut and bruised .and for several days she was In a serious condition. McMillan served a term in the penitentiary several years ago (j tumm* r t*. rKf* fe