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THE XENIA GAZETTE AUGUST 12, 1896. TOOUBEEADEES, TELEPHONE OOOTEOTIOtf, KT IC om ia couneoted with the injure and all of brunches, mul ItemK of iiitorest by arc respectfully solicited. Mrs. George L. Lenuon, of Muncie, and Mrs.

Ida Grossman and children, of Cincinnati, are spending a few weeks here with Mr. John A. North and family. Mr. Gr.

B. Koyos loft last night for Cleveland, to attend the State Convention of "The Christian Alliance now being held at Beulah Park, a few miles east of that city. Watermelons on ice, Ed Schmidt's. Park Concert Thursday evening. I lated 9ugar 2 at Ed Schmidt's.

for Mr. Chas. Hiektnan has accepted a position at the powder mills. S. of V.

band concert Thursday evening in the court-house park. Goo. Marshall, the butcher, is happy over the arrival of a fine eon. Mr. Will Richardson is spending a days afc his homo here during There will be a regular meeting of Lewis Corps No.

29 to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock sharp. Let every member be present, as there will be business of importance. Pros. Pennsylvania lines will run a special train from Xenia to Cedarville on August IS and 14th to accommodate parties attending the Greene county fair. Train will leave Xenia at 7: 05 p.

in. -The Pennsylvania Lines will run trains from Detroit St. station to the Fair Grounds August 12th, 13th, and 14th, to accommodate persons attending the Greene County Fair. Trains will run back and forward as often as necessary to accommodate all who may wish to go. Fare 10 cents one way; 15 cents round trip.

Tickets on sale at Detroit St. Station. S-13 What might have proved a serious accident took nlace fair ground the races. en by Will Purdoui and in starting and when almost under the wire the rein broke or became unfastened. Ihe horse ran into the fence was and few the Fair.

Mrs. Henry Rupert, of Springfield, is spending several days with Mrs. Hal Matthews. Mrs. M.

L. Fox is enjoying a visit from her mother, who resides in Pennsylvania. Attention G. A. meeting of Lewis Post will be hold tomorrow night.

King Scott, for violating the hack ordinance some time ago came before the Mayor and was fined $8.90 Isaac Wolfe for a case of disorderly conduct committed last Saturday was asked to subscribe $6.90. Helen, the little daughter of Mr and Mrs. Mart Daly, had the end of one of her fingers inashed so badly that she may lose the end of it. She placed it in. a cog of the clothes wringer while it was in operation.

An epidemic of typhoid fever at Hannibal, was investigated by Secretary Probst, of the State Board of Health. There have been 70 cases and 7 deaths, all due to use of water from a public well that became infected. In Paris, recently a doctor whose rooms were crowded from morning till night with patients was threatened with prosecution for practicing the profession without a diploma. Being thus brought to bay, he displayed to the officials the necessary papers, but implored them to keep the diploma secret, explaining that if his patients had an inkling that he was a veritable physician his gams would diminish. slightly bruised up was also able to finish Col.

Luter, of created considerable excitement a time. county morning at 3 o'clock, aged 76 He was the oldest lawyer at rmont county bar, was a man fine highest moral character, a and au able jurist. He from Hanovor nollege many he taught then began profession, which to the time He loaves a widow Judge James B. Swing, deputy of Cincinnati and Mrs. by of his death Blanket In London a few days ago, Eliza both L.

Banks, an American young woman set out to interview Li Hung I the Chang. The distinguished China? nea man was most cordial. He inquired at once what state Mary MacDonald, of Batavia, near Carl, the 12-year-old sou of Chas brmth, residing nearMechanicsburg- was assisting his brother in the hay field last week, when he was struck by the mowing machine, which cut one foot entirely oil' and almost severed tho other. Bufc for the presence of mind of the brother, who promptly bound the boy's limbs with handkerchiefs, he would have bled to death before the arrival of physicians, who had hard work to save his life. He is still in a critical Dr.

Shappee went into his office this morning, leaving his horse, air- wreck on at the gravel pit this morning. Ten were stand- own living, ground and return by train 15 cents round trip. Buy tickets at Detroit street depot. We will make you a line crayon at the Biddle gallery at prices. Give us a call.

monts, your own Miss Ada Tlarner is spending a few days in Springfield, the guosb of ner brotlier Goorgo and wife. Mr. Lou St. John, who has been attending school at Ada, during his vacation, lias returned home. Kev.

S. W. Boll will load the prayer meeting at Trinity this oven- ing. Let there be a full attendance. Mrs.

you want Bill Heads, State- Letter Heads, jSTote Heads Envelopes, or anything in this line call at GAZETTE office and see samples. Don't be so unbusinesslike as to do business without tionory. tached to a trotting buggy, standing outside unhitched. During his absence the animal started to run, and know if she earned her her. Then his questions more searching.

asked her age. Was she married, and why not? When did she expect to be? Until finally Miss Banks, in desperation retorted: "But, your excellency I came to interview you, and you are interviewing me," whereupon Li and fifty Chinese who were present burst out laughing. The viceroy relented long enough to let Miss Banks ask him where on his travels he had met the most clever women, a question which he gallantly answered by proper lb looks too ancient. sta- ters, J. O.

McCorraick and daugh- Nelle and Julia, will arrive home from Indianapolis this evening. Mrs, Frank Bowser, of Pittsburg, is spending some time with Xeiiia friends, having arrived horo this week. George Wood, guard at the penitentiary, with his brother Ed, of Spring Valley, are attending the fair to-day. Mr. Harry Canfiold came in this morning from Toledo.

He expects to go to work at once on his contract for superintending the construction of the death chair for the electrocution of criminals at the Ohio Penitentiary. Ho has the plans already prepared. I The home of Mr. and Mrs. IT.

E. Clark has boon enlivened for days by a bevy of young ladies from Dayton. They were Misses Edith and Grace Douglass, Mary McGregor aud Laura Anderson. home yesterday after ant visit. went out North lung street at a merry pace.

At the watering trough on North King street the horse collided with another vehicle, which caused it to fall, overturning the buggy to which it was hitched It wag then caught, and was found to be somewhat cut up 'as well as badly damaging the buggy. They returned a very pleas- Mr. John ICelso, who has been visiting relatives in Pennsylvania for several months, stopped off in Xenia en route home and has been spending a week with his cousin, Charlie Ivelso. He took his departure this morning for his home in California. The display in the art hall at the Fair this year is a happy surprise, and the ladies of Greene county are to be congratulated on the fine display they have made, as they have known such a short time that the entire exhibits were to be confined to Greene county ladies, thus barring many teachers and experts who in past years have carried to other towns premiums, which the ladies of Aenia and vicinity should have earned on thoir work.

There are seven large cases of china painting, a fine collection of pictures, beautiful embroideries, drawn work, pin cushions, sofa pillows, in fact everything that delights the ladies! This fact alone will insure a large affirming that, though he had not visited America, ho was satisfied that American women were the most clever and the most beautiful. The first day of the Greene County I'air opened very auspiciously. It was not a free day as has been the custom on the first day heretofore, but there was a fair attendance. The exhibits are now alPin place and make one of the finest displays which have ever been on the grounds. Ihere were three good races, the iirat being a two-year-old trot or pace with two entries, Arbor Day winning it over Baron Belt.

The second race was a three minute trot or pace for Greene county horses and resulted in Go Ahead entered by attendance on the following days of the fair sex. Mr. Richardson, wife and son "Robert, of Norwood, are the gaests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Richardson.

The W. C. will meet at the home of Mrs. Dodds, West Second street, to-morrow evouine; at seven o'clock. There will be a meeting of theEp- worth League of the First M.

E. church after prayer meeting this evening. Dr. Moorehead will conduct a Bible study on James at the 3rd U. P.

church this evening. Everyone welcome. Mike Edgeworth has a sure "tip" on all the races that are to take place at the fair, ground. He gets them at the gas office. The pastor will speak on "David's Repentance" ab the prayer-meeting in the Reformed church to-night lou are invited.

According to the London Field not less than 10,000 American horses have been sold in London during the past year. A large number of them are used for the omnibuses and street cars. The cabmen have a prejudice against American horses, but the Field thinks that there are "as many American horses drawing cabs as there are Americans riding in them. The unmitigated liar the liar about the county fair is loose again. Probably he wanted a free day all the week.

He is circulating the report that fifty cents admission is being charged at the gate. The charge for admission is the same Willie Jenks, one of the GAZETTE carrier boys, has gone on a little outing on his wheel, and will visit relatives at Greenville for a time. Mrs. Clarence Bart and Mrs. Frank Colwell, who have been absent for several weeks on a visit with friends in Akron, have returned homo.

UtS itnas always twenty-five cents family tickets for next year havo been reduced to one dollar. S-13 Thought, Jackson and btar soap at 8c a bar at Ed Schmidt's. The Republicans of Clark county have their number many large men and are forming themselves into a fat men's brigade. The members will all be banner heavy weights as well as banner Eepublicans. As one of the unique contrasts of the organizations Col.

Joseph Leffel who is only 46 inches high and weighs but 60 pounds, will act as Jirst sergeant. The remains of the late Miss Edith jSTesbitt arrived here from Cleveland last evening and were taken direct to the Presbyterian church, where the last sad services were held. A number of friends had assembled and the services were very solemn and affecting. Dr. Marlay spoke very tenderly of the deceased, whom he had known and whom all had loved and respected.

He was assisted the services by Dr. Moorehead Music was furnished by a choir consisting of Mr. James A. Kelly, Mrs Laughead, Miss Maud Hooven and Mr. Bert Winters.

The church, in which she had so often worshipped was very prettily decorated and on the casket were many the gifts of loving friends, The remains were borne by Drs. Nelson H. Youno- P. B. Madden, Will and Delmer Dice and Mr.

Geo. Kelly and Mr B. Earner, winning in three straight heats with Charlie Egbert second and Nellie S. third. In the three- year-old pace, the race was won by Joe Ashley with Eva West second and Choral third.

The track is in fine condition and to-day there will be some of the best racing which was ever held on the track, some very fast animals being entered. At Washington C. H. yesterday, Lady Hal, owned by Ql Whitson paced a half mile in I She arrived in Xenia last night and will be in the races here. The cooler weather this morning was a great aid in increasing the attendance and the indications for a big day.

cars backed bumped the cars Ioade of on to coupling was not sue- cessful but it started the loaded cars down the siding and the grade being quite heavy it was found impossible to control them. were on the cars and made an eJlqrt to stop them, bub finding themselves unable to do so jumped and escaped uninjured. The cars crashed into a new iron bridge on the main track, and so badly damaged it that ail O. II. D.

trains are to-day usine the Pan-Handle tracks between Xenia and Dayton. A HOEEIBLE ACCIDENT, Child Steps Before a Mower and Both Feet Are Severed, TOLEDO, Aug. While Chas. Fairbanks, residing near the neighboring village of Helena, was mowing this morning he was horrified to see his four-year-old boy, whom he supposed to beat the house, suddenly arise just before the mower. Before the father could stop the horses the mower had cut both the little fellow's feet off just above the ankles.

The child's recovery is doubtful. Our annual cheap sale of Blankets during month of August. This month we give you reduction of SO per cent from- the regular prices. Good grade of all wool Factory Blankets in white, gray, or scarlet at $2.69 a pair Our $4.50 "St. Mary's" Blanket our $6.75 Saxony Wool Blanket our $5 Factory Wool Blanket $4.

The same reduction on all grades of cheap Blankets. These prices until September 1st. JOHN FARRELli MANUFACTURER OF I do first-class work and use nothing but the best of Portland Cement for side-walks. Make carriage house floors, Keep constantly for sale the best brand of Portland Cement. Please give me a call, at 311 Cincinnati or drop BALLS MEAT MAEKET.

To clean up and close out all the Summer Millinery. We have marked Trimmed Hats at 98 $1.25, $1.48 and $1.98 that were worth twice and some times three times the sale price. Ladies and Misses' Sailor Hats reduced in price to close; 3XTew Felt Alpine Hats for Fall. "A terrible temptation" for the waiter to have to carrj a tender, juicy steak from Rails' to the table. He often whispers to it on the way, "I want you, ina' honey." Steaks, chops, roasts, got at Rails' are the acme of quality, sweetness and nourishment, and are cut, trimmed and sent home ready for stuffing, for roasting or broiling, in good style, and the prices are always reasonable, G-EORG-E RALLS.

22 North Detroit StT are from Detroit street depot to iair ground and return during the Fair. INMEMOEIAM, I had kidney trouble badly Doo- tors prescribed for me, and I followed their advice, but found no relief until I took Lydia E. Pinkkam's Veg-etable Compound. Oh! what relief it is, not'to have that tired feel-- ingr day after day, in tho morning- as much as at nig-ht after a hard day's work, and to be free from ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHS THE AT BIDDLE CEDARVILLE COLLEGE! JGALLERY yN l-VI-4 V4. J.1 Jk Jl Ourry, of Cleveland.

The grave at Woodland had been completely covered with beautiful flowers, amidst which the body was consigned to rest. to the fair ground from Detroit street depot and return, Aue- 12, 13 and 14. Mr. A. L.

Thoma, the well-known optician, who visits Xenia, was muted marriage in Dayton this morning to Miss Carrie Louise Saettel. coffee 17 pound, at Ed Schmidt's. cents per lour at Ed Schmidt's. cents per pound Mrs. Sarah Gettya and little ter, of Pittsburg, are expected tolr- rive this evening and will be guests of her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. John Sanders for a time. coffee at 17 pound at Ed Schmidt's. cents per Slot machines have been put in the waiting rooms of the Pan-Handle depot and customers can be supplied with chewing gum by in a penny and without the aid of the clerk. What you want when you are nilintr is medicine that will cure you Try "food's aansaparllla and be convinced of Its merit.

Awarded Highest Fair. BAKING A young woman bicyclist fell from the end of a draw-bridge at Chicago bunday night, aud plunged into the river. She was dragged out of the river as she was going down for the last time and rolled over a barrel. On regaining consciousness, her first words: "Where's my.wheel?" Being assured that it was safe, she contentedly closed her eyes and permitted her rescuers to take her home. Dr.

P. R. Madden. Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat diseases. Corner Main and Green streets, over Knofries'" drugstore.

Glasses accurately adjusted. Hours 9 to 12 and 2 to 5. b-SS nC ll i fl er wlth rl uago, neuralgia, cramps ami collr Thomas' JfloJectrio Oil cures all SUPU and does It Sold by EC. OUE COLOKED CITIZENS, Byrd, of Springfield, is visiting here. Mr.

Isaac Edmunsou's pony kicked and broke its leg yesterday rnornino- and it had to be killed. The entertainment at Zion Baptist church was well attended last night Tl 1 fc -r-rra rr rt Mn tv and ifc was a grand affair. Mrs. N. A.

Johnson continues very ill and is unable to go home with her daughter, Mrs. Middleton. Prof T. D. Scott preached Mr.

Nelson's funeral at the A. M. church yesterday Asa B. Woolery, son of Frank and Liddy J. Woolery, was born November 6, 1895, died August 10, .1896, aged 9 months and 4 days.

Asa his mother's darling, his father's pet had been ailing all summer, since March, with bowel trouble, bearing his suffering with a patience almost impossible for a grown person. Saturday morning last he was taken worse, the disease going to his brain aud at half past six o'clock Monday morning the Master saw fit to remove the lovely flower to a higher home in heaven. A FRIEND. Four Big Successes, Having the needed merit to more than make good all the advertising claimed for them, the following four remedies have reached a phenominalsalo: Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption, coughs and colds, each bottle ters, the-great remedy for liver, stomach and kidneys.

Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the best in the world, and Dr King's New Life Pills, which are a perfect pill. All these remedies are guaranteed to do just what is claimed for them and the dealer whose name it attached herewith will be glad 1 sell you more of them. Sold Fleming's drug store. all Ovarian and cannot express my fprinV and Pray that othe su fezmg- women will realize the truth and importance of my statement, and accept the relief that is sure to aitend the use of tho Pinkham 2501 Minn. Third year opens Sept.

9th at :30 a. m. Three courses: classical, philosophical, and musical. Entirely new apparatus has been purchased for chemistry and physics. The attendance almost doubled last year.

Expenses low. Send for catologue to BACK East IainSLIenia, Ohio. FOUSTH SODS ABQVS g3EZH SlTBEir. LIFE SIZEPORTRAITS CHILDRENS' WORK A SPECIALTY. For Delicacy, for purity, and for improvement of the com- plerion nothing equals POZZONI'S POWDKR.

ACffEand RHEITMATISM relieved by Or. Miles' Nerve Plasters. STEMS' CL.E ARIIYTG-OUT SALE, for Buoklen's Arnica Salve, The best salve in the world cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures or no pay required. It is guaranteed co give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents Pennsylvania Lines.

Excursion to Dayton on Friday Aug. 14th, account of an exhibition game of Base-ball by the Famous Cincinnati Reds. This will be an excellent opportunity to see this famous club, also to visit the Soldiers Home with its many varied attractions. Fifty cents round trip, Cilery 'Pea cures tion, sick headaches. 25c at carry over no Clothing to another season.

Our loss will be great, but the greater the loss the greater your gain. Comparison of prices will reveal the fact that now is the time and Oompari IS THE Two Hundred and Seventy-Five Men's fine all-wool Suits that formerly sold to $15, reduced now for this sale to For sale by E. C. Fleming per box For nuy of eojnmon to Fowler's Ext. of e.

It US good family two- horse Carriage, will seat six persons; has just been remodeled and painted. Apply to Geo, Glevis, in Marshall Bros. 'Meat Shop S-13 rear of Main St. MOST PERFECT MADE. -A pure Grape Cream of Tartar Powder.

Free Ammonia, Alum or any other adulterant. 40 Years the Standard, $20.00 a week sure to workers. New plan. It is a winner. Every family needs it.

Sells at sight. Household Specialty 13 E. 4th Cincinnati, Ohio dWS-12. AVE YOUR Furniture repaired by Jeffreys Third street, next building to Chandler Maddux. tf OR surry in good condition will be sold at a bargain for cash.

Call and see it at 233 West Market street. T7IOR Two five-room brick i houses on West Market street each $8.00 a month. See John T' Harbine, room 21, Allen building, corner Main and Detroit streets. 8-14 TjlOR of gro- ceries for a nice cozy house of five rooms, with one or two acres of ground, and fruit, in or near citv vFor rfcicul ars address Box 210, Xenia. TflOR Jd of Church pleasant home Mrs.

F. 0. Hunt, 221 East -4. atreeti Apply to C. G-.

Whitmer, care of Xenia National Bank. S-12tf The "Northand" Vestibuled. The fast vestibuled train of the Gr. E. I.

to the Michigan Summer Leave home in at the resorts next morning. For schedules and full information address C. L. LOCKWOOD, Ci. P.

A T. A. Grand Eapids, Mich. OQMS to rent at No. street, Xenia.

8-12 Hivling 8-14 ANTED, to buy and sell secondhand gasoline, cook.and heating stoves. -u- 8-14, j. B. MONROE, South Detroit St. For Sale, Bent, set like this and run at foot of columns, this" page" three lines three days for 25 cents DR.

S. S. WILSON, PHYSICIAN ATO SURGEON No. 122 North Detroit Street, Xenla, O. SpeoJa.1 attention' given to the treatment of BheuinatiBra by the Eleotiu-Tnern- peutlo Cabinet Bath.

ON -THIRD OFF IN ALL BOYS' CLOTHING I ONE-THIRD OFF IN MEN'S AND BOYS' PANTS I we reserv6d The iiuest the earlier yon come and see What tho loss ma be so A Handsome Complexion is ono of tho greatest charms a woman 8 4 mm,.

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