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THE XENIA GAZETTE SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 1897. TO OUR READERS, Items of Interest aro always acceptable They can bo nont by postal curd or left ut this ottloo. Whon using tho mnlln, always place the communication In the post-oraoean early In the any as possible. TELEPHONE CONNECTIONS, The GAZKTTK onice IH connected with the Xenltv Telephone Exchange and all ol its branohcH, und Items of Interest by 'phone are respectfully solicited. flour is the best.

Three courses of instruction in Cedarvillo College. Damson plums, cantelopes and grapes at Ed. Schmidt's. A car load of watermelons just received at Ed Schmidt's. Miss Rose Farrell has been the guest of friends In Cincinnati for a day or two.

Rov. Thomas Hanna, of Stouben- villo, ia the guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. E.

McGervoy. quart jars at 40 cents per dozen. Tin cans 25 cents per dozen at Ed Schmidt's. Mr. John Mnnger has returned from Bay View, where he has spent several weeks most delightfully.

Mr. and Mrs. John H. McVey arrived home to-day from their pleasant outing of a couple of weeks, Happy Thought, Lenox, Jaxon and Old Country soap for three cents per bar at Ed. Schmidt's.

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Gibbons, of near Bellbrook, attended the Oxley- Burr re-union at Bowersville last Thursday. Mr- Frank Moore took in the fair at Springfield a couple of days this week, going up and returning yesterday on his wheel. Mrs.

John Charters is enjoying a pleasant visit from her sister, Mrs. Christie Hepp, and niece, Miss Ida Rife, of Logansport, Ind. Lost, a lady's gold watch between the lower engine house and Downing's photograph gallery. Finder please leave at the gallery. Mrs.

Joseph Connable and children, of Memphis, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Tipor, left for Selma this morning.

Mrs. Ed. Parker is suffering from an attack of typhoid fever It is in a mild form, thus far, however, and her friends hope to see her about again before long. for a catalogue of Cedarville College. Miss Grace Harniltbn, of Washington C.

who is visiting friends he're, will sing at the First M. E. church to-morrow ruorning and at the Episcopal evening services. Look out for your flowers before the frost comes. A new Jot of fine glazed jardinieres, entirely new and elegant designs; Also flowerpots of allsizas, at Chandler Maddux Co.

olt'er for ten days, 125 pairs of ladies shoes, in sizes to Si- make good school 50cts per pair; also 300 pairs, all sizes, at very low prices. Xenia Shoe Factory. If yon are going out of town for vacation, for some weeks, one of the things of moxt comfort, to you would be the DAILY GAZETTE. Only 10 cents per week to any address. No other ten cents will give you half the satisfaction.

tf Ralph Gano was the fortunate person in holding the lucky number which called for Wm. Daughter's wheel. Ralph ia consequently feeling very happy over his new steed. nearly tripled last year at Cedarville College. Paper iJolluiice.

doesn't the editor finish this editorial on "Let America Defy the World?" It's only half done. he got scared a while ago and ran out at the back door, and hasn't been back since. A mad subscriber came In. Food for JKcflectlon. Rev.

Mr. Longlipp did you like my substitute's sermoa last Sunday, Deacon? Deacon Blunt- svaa a Bolls, pimples Rial eruptions.isc-rnfulft. suit rheum mid nil other manifestations of in- pure blood are cured by Hood's SaraaparUlu you want Bill Heads, Statements, Letter Heads, Note Heads, Envelopes, or anything in this line, call at GAZETTE office and see samples. Don't be so unbusinesslike as to do business without proper stationery. It looks too ancient.

Official facsimile of Medal Awarded DR. PRICE'S CREAM BAKING POWDER Mr. J. O. McCormick and family and Louise Broadstoue, who have been sojourning at Lakeside for about three weeks, are expected iome to-night.

Rev. R. Ramsay and family will stay at Lakesido another week. Friends in this city have received word of the death of Mrs. Chas.

Fisher of King's Mills. Members of he families of Messrs. Geo. and Andrew Fisher who are relatives of the deceased will go there to-morrow attend the funeral. Miss Mahala Jackson arrived from Van Wort last evening to join her mother Mrs.

Clara Jackson, who has been visiting her granddaughter, rs. C. H. Gordon, of West Church treet. They will leave this rnorn- ng for their homo in Chicago.

Mr. Chas. Kepler, of Cincinnati, ias been spending a few days here he guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm.

Eavey, nd will return home to-morrow He is enronte from New fork and, Hagerstown, whore has been visiting relatives for a nonth past. Tom Dent, colored waiter, was hot in the thigh at Blanchester last ight by an unknown colored man. crowd was playing craps in the hute attached to Swing's saloon. The electric lights were suddenly hut off when the shot was ilred, and )ent fell to the ground. There had een no quarrel.

Word has been received here of he critical condition of Mrs. Laughead, widow of the latS Rev. I. N. who is lying at her home Washington, Iowa, not expected live.

She recently underwent a urgical operation, in Chicago, for ancer. Mrs. Laughead has friends lero and visited in Xenia several imes. Two aeronauts were fatally hurt at the fair grounds in Toledo yester- ay afternoon. Walter Steele, of Jolumbus, had his back broken nd several ribs crushed by a fall, due to the failure of his parachute work, and Leroy Northcott was rightfully burned while inside a alloon, which took lire while being nflated.

Dr. L. H. Brundage was at the an-Handle depot this morning for he purpose of rendering medical aid a lady who was on train No. 21.

She was enroute from New York to her home in St. Louie, and was suf- ering from organic heart trouble, eing in a precarious condition. She was given what relief was possible under the circumstances. this week only at Ed bright lemons 15 cents per dozen; golden yellow bananas 10 per dozen; Lenox soap only ents per bar. Edith Cooper, aged 10, residing with her mother, a widow, near Selma, had a bone in her arm broken jy the starting of the wheel swing at he Springfield fair, while she was eaning on one of the carriages.

Some excitement was caused by a ailure to find her mother. Her sis- er, however, happened along, and ook charge of the little girl, The first car of Indiana watermelons of the season have been re- ived at Ed. Schmidt's. Fresh, crisp and juicy, and as cold as ice an make them. Try one.

The Huffman Publishing Company of Dayton, has filed its application the Common Pleas Court to have ts name changed to the Evening News Publishing Company. Mr. Frank Huffman retires from the presidency, and the company has reorganized. The new company will devote itself exclusively to he publication of the Evening News. finest and purest ice on the market at Ed Schmidt's.

Leave orders at the store where prompt at- eniion will be given them. London Enterprise Postmaster peaamaker secured the services of Miss Florence Heaton, who recently moved here from South Charleston, and she will begin work as delivery clerk about Sept. 1st. Miss Heaton ias been assistant postmistress at South Charleston for many years, and the patrons of the London office will find her quick, accurate and accommodating. Dr.

P. R. Madden, practice Hinted to Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat diseases. No. 2 Green Street, over Colwell's drug store.

Glasses accurately adjusted, OTICE is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at Wm. Tibbs' grocery, until 7:30 o'clock, August the sale of privileges (refreshment stands) for the 22nd of September celebration. State bids whether for day or night By order of COMMITTEE. WORLD'S (893 vThe election of six members of the air board resulted in the following jersoiiB being chosen: For Beaver- reek township, J. IT.

Harehnian; tenia township, Jnmes A. Crirw- ord; Sngarcreek township, C. M. Austin; Jefferson township, Howard Jorry; Silvercreek township, S. T.

Baker; Ross township, J. H. Lackey. The board will meet in a week or wo for organization. Yellow Springs Review pop- idea of scraping the dirt off the oadsidea into the middle of the road an erroneous one.

The supervisors Greene and Clarke counties should ake a few lessons on "road making. 1 "he Springfield and Yellow Springs iken have become almost impassi- le in summer on account of dust nd in winter on account of mud. 'ut gravel on the roads and dirt omewhere else. Herbert Blessing, employed at the Boiler Works at Dayton, rnet with a serious accident yester- ay afternoon. With other em- loyes he was assisting in handling, means of a lifting crane, a heavy iece of sheet iron.

He stood be- the heavy metal, when it be- ame loosened from its fastenings nd fell, striking Blessing across the ead, cutting the scalp from ear to ar, penetrating to the skull bone. Mr. Fred Fishering, one of our Cenia young men, now with the well known dry goods firm of Carew O'Neil, Columbus, will have harge of a fine exhibit of dry goods the State Fair in the main exposi- ion building, where he will be leased to see any of his Xenia riends who may visit the Fair. Mr. "MBhering has planned and arranged he entire exhibit, and will have full management of same.

Fred has right prospects for the future. The ladies of the Home and For- ign Missionary Society of the Pres- jyterian church made an excursion nto the country yesterday holding heir meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Watt. A party of orty filled a long line of seven car- iages, four from town and three rom the vicinity.

The mission fields and the subjects for the month were reviewed, after which light efreshments were served by the jostess. Some fellow, who gave bis home as Xenia, was at work several weeks ago in the vicinity of New Burling- on, soliciting watches for repair. IQ seems to have obtained a number the he has thus far orgotten to return. Several persons rom that vicinity have hunted up a Fenian, who happens to possess the ame name as the one given by the watch repairer, only to find he is the wrong man, and they are still look- ng for the return of their tickers. There'll come a 'time' some day." Game Warden Hal Matthews yes- erday received a consignment of lalf a dozen Mongolian pheasants rom the pheasantry at Van Wert, the second consignment which las been sent to this county.

Part of them were taken out to the Home and part of them will be liberated on the farm of James Harner, of Old Town. The birds are very small et, not being over two months of age. Other shipments of pheasants will probably be made later, until he county is well provided with hem. Spot Cash Only. Granulated sugar, 20 pounds or $1.

Arbuckles, Lyon, XXXX and Jer- coffee at cts. per pound. One pound of pure baking powder at 5 cents. At Ed Schmidt's cheap cash grocery. The home of Mr.

and Mrs. John Dymond, who reside on Washington street Orient Hill, has been darkened by the death angel bearing away their bright little son, Robert Leslie, aged one year. He closed his eyes death yesterday evening at 8 30 on stands. END A POSTAL to C. L.

Neibel Antioch college, Yellow Springs and get valuable information regarding a thorough commercia course. Instruction practical. Low rate. Fall term begins Sept. 15.

8-26 OR splendid farm of 90 acres, good land and well improved miles east of Waynesville, O. A bargain for some one Inquire of T. H. Bell, Xenia, O. S-28 IANO FOR high grade upright piano for sale Party going to leave town; term easy; must sell.

For particular address Box 356, city. 8-31 OR of seven rooms at No. 103 West Main St Well and cistern water. Call at No 127 West Second St. 9- TERLING BICYLE, go'od as new for sale cheap.

Apply at Grotten dick's jewelry store. 8-30 J. 4-1 the result of whoopmg sough. He was a pretty child and lis death is causing the greatest sor- in the hearts of the treasured him in their hearts and who have the deepest sympathy of all. The remains were taken to Center, Clinton county, for interment this afternoon.

The father has charge of the Copenhaver saw mill. low at Cedarville College. POCAHONTAS COAL. We are reliably informed that an inferior grade of coal, is being offered in this market as Pocahontas. We insist that such coal must be sold under its own name as we cannot permit the good reputation of Pocahoutas to be injured by such misrepresentation, as Pocahontas can be obtained in this mar ket only from us.

CHANDLER MADDUX Co. Moments are useless if trifiec away; and they are dangerously wasted if consumed by delay in cases where One Minute Cough Cure would bring immediate relief. Cunningham Co. Excursion Madison County Fair- Pennsylvania Lines, September Vth, to 10th, low rate excursloi tickets will be Hold to London from Colum IniH Xenia and Intermediate ticket station on Pennsylvania Lines for Madison Countj Fair; return coupons valid Saturday Sept llth, Inclusive. Ifc is Mr.

Volney D. Jenks, of this ity, a commercial traveler, who has een sending us the report of the accesses of our Greene county stock aisers, (Bradfutos, Andrews nd R. D. Williamson,) at the N. Y.

Fair, held at Syracuse, Mr. onks happened to be at Syracuse nd took the pains to report to us matters that he knew would be of interest to our readers. How auch more interesting the GAZETTE ould be mado if everyone was as houghtful to give it the news. On ehalf of our readers we thank Mr. enks.

Of course we are proud of ur stock raisers. We feel that their motto is "The best is none too good or us." Mr. Ed Keyes, the Western Union perator here, made quite a record receiving and replying to a mes- age from Frankfort, a day or wo ago. The message was received ere at 2: 12 p. m.

and an immediate nswer requested. It happened that he person to whom the message was ddressed could be located imme- iately by 'phone, and within a few minutes he had given his answer, nd the operator who was awaiting the Frankfort end of the line, de- vered the return message at 2:16, that the entire transaction con- umed only four minutes. The other lay a message was handed to the Western Union for Baltimore, and a eply received in thirteen minutes. certainly live in a fast age. The bicycle ordinance is slightly sfignred, but still in the ring.

It ame up before the city council last night and underwent so many amendments that it could scarcely je recognized as the same ordinance when the city dads got through with t. In the first place everything eon- erning the bells was stricken out, he speed which riders were allowed make within the corporate limits was changed to read eight miles an hour and the fine was reduced so ihat it read not less than $1 nor more than $5. Mr. Caufield object- to the ordinance on the ground hat the part requiring wheelmen to arry bells should not have been aken from the ordinance and gave hat as his reason for giving notice Word received from Paintersvillo ives intelligence of the death at hat place of Mrs. Mary Dunn, widow the late Martin K.

Dunn, who was well known in this vicinity, having lived for a number of years the Strain neighborhood. She passed away this morning at the lorne of her son, Benj. Bear, aged 73 ears, having been in declining health for some time. The first hus- jand of the deceased was John Bear, one son, Benjamin, surviving as the result of that marriage. The deceased formerly came from Virginia and had been a resident of Paintersville for a great many years.

She was a very highly respected lady and iiany friends will be pained to learn of her death. Funeral from Pain- ersville church Monday morning at 30 o'clock. Burial at Bowersville. At the fourth quarterly conference at Trinity church last evening, a was adopted asking Pre- iding Eider Dr. Pearne to use his nfiuence at the annual conference be held at Springfield next week, have Rev.

C. M. VanPelt returned as their pastor for the ensuing church year. Brother VanPelt has served Trinity for three years, and the above action denotes that it has jeen with such acceptance that they wish the pastoral relation continued. A.

resolution was also adopted ask- ug that if there should be- a reduc- ion in the number of districts, that Dr Pearne may be retained as our Elder. The Dr. is popu- ar with the charges because of his bility in administering the duties of his offi ce as Presiding Elder. A third tern of important action by the con- 'erence was the adoption of a reso- ution heartily seconding the invita- of the First church of this city, inviting the annual conference to meet with the First church next year (1898.) Elaborate reports for the church year were made by the jastor, different church officers and jomtnittees, showing substantial work for the good cause in all direc- ions. fiour makes the whitest and sweetest bread, biscuit and rolls.

If you have ever seen a little child in a paroxysm of whooping cough, or if you have been annoyed by a onstaut tickling in the throat, you appreciate the value of One Minute Cough Cure, which gives quickrelief. Cunningham Co. OR Valuable business property in Fairfield, Ohio. Two good business properties, splendid location. The rooms are large, well adapted to any kind of business.

Cheap for cash. Call on or address A. Roberts, Fairfield, or S. W. Dakin, att'y, Yellow Spinge, Ohio.

tf OHIO STATE FAIR, Low Bate Excursions to Oolumbui Via Pennsylvania Lines, nLEAJN OLD NEWSPAPERS, in four pound packages, for sale a the GAZETTE office. Price ten cent per package, or three packages for 2 cents. AY For Sale For Rent, set like this anc run at foot of columns, this page three lines three days for 25 cent All that was mortal of Joseph Myers, one of the most highly es- jeernod citizens of Jamestown, was yesterday laid to rest gin the ceine- there. The funeral services were held from hiajlate residence yesterday afberuoou, the sermon be- ng preached by his pastor, Dr. tephenson, who was the ervices by Dr.

Herron, who offered Dr. Robb, who read a Dortion of scripture. Music was nrnished by the choir of the M. E. jhurch and the last sad rites were of deeply impressive character.

The ll bearers were Messrs. David 3avis, G. G. Clemans, Jas. McClaiu, Jackson Ballard, J.

N. Shigley and R. Short. Yellow Springs Review Imo Jean and Nellie Roadarmer, a pleasant visit with their sis- er, Mrs. W.

J. Currie on last Sabbath afternoon were returning to heir home near Selma. When opposite the farm house belonging to tfr. Charles Birch, on the Clifton and Yellow Springs pike, their horse became frightened at a child carry- ng an umbrella, and, dashing madly down the pike, ran into a telephone pole, throwing both of the oc- out and badly wrecking the juggy. Miss Imo Jean sutained a jadly sprained wrist and several severe bruises, the young lady being unconscious almost an hour.

Mies Nellie fared better, receiving only a ew scratches. Through the kindness of Mr. Birch and Mr. Charles Tinney, the young ladies wore kind- cared for, and brought back to town later in the evening in Mr. Tinney's carriage.

The will of the late Frank O. McMillan, of Jamestown, has been filed in the Probate Court. He be- queathes $100 to trustees of Jamestown cemetery to be used in keep- ng his lot in the family cemetery in order. To his father, John W. McMillan he gives the use of the house and lot on the north side of Main street in Jamestown and known as the McMillan homestead property, to be used by his father and his sister Mary during their lifetime.

To bis wife he gives all his household oods, horse, buggy, also two- thirds of the residue of all his estate, same to be appraised and she to make her own choice as to what part of the property she will take to equal the two-thirds or the manner she may desire to hold the same. The other one-third of his estate to be leld in trust by his executors, they invest same as may seem best and of the proceeds to be paid to his father semi-annually, and the other one-third of proceeds to his sisberMary. A. G. Carpenter and M.

T. McCreight are named as executors of the will. Other provisions in addition to those given are made in the event of the death of the persons to whom the property is divided. Aiiir -lOth-Sept. 3d, Inclusive, low rate ex curs on tickets will be Hold to Columbvis vl.

Pennsylvania Lines for Ohio State i turn coupons valid Saturday, Sept. 4th, in elusive For rates, time of trains and otbe details please apply to nearest, i Line ticket agent, or John A. Dodds, Agent, Xenhi, Q. Excursion to Toledo Via Pennsylvania Lines. September 7lh and Sib for Knights Temp inr Grand Commanders' Conclave low mix.

excursion llokets to Toledo will be sold vli Pennsylvania Lines; return coupons vail. Friday, September 10th, Inclusive DYSPEPSIA Heartburn, Uastrlti and all Stomach Dis orders positively cured Grover Graham's Dyspepsia Remedy is One dose removes all distress, anc Wheels Withlu Wheels. This is an eight-mile-an-hour gear made specially for Xenia riders, being just the thing for oar streets. No lamps needed while using this appliance, as the bright radiance on the countenance of the user is sufficient to illuminate the asphalt-like pathway over which he travels. Nerves just as surely come from the use of Hood's Sarsnpnrilla as does the cure of scrofula, salt rheum, or other so-called blood diseases.

This is simply because the blood affects the condition of all the bones, muscles and tissues. If it is impure it cannot properly sustain these parts. If made pure, rich, red and vital- feed by Hood's Sarsaparilln, it carries health instead of disease, and repairs the nervous system as nothing else can do Thus nervous prostration, hysteria, neuralgia, heart palpitation, are cured by Furniture Carpets Mattings FURNITURE FROM ADAIR'S 1 Well Lowest Made Priced, Money's-Worth R. D. AD AIR Leading Xenia Furniture House.

BALLS' MEAT MARKET Cigars A good druggist learns to be careful in all things. He is sure to be a critical buyer, and he buys cigars as carefully as he does drugs. Cigarmakers say we are hard to suit. Perhaps we are; we think of those we have to suit, and we do suit the most critical smokers. Try our Imperial Club 50.

Cigar. This is a leader, and there is loc. quality in it. HENRY J. FARRELL.

DRUGGIST, No, 47 East Main Street, Xenia, Ohio, POGAHONTAS COAL Will save you money, make a more uniform and intense heat than any other kind. Place your order now. Chandler Maddux Co. Mary's little lamb was no doubt raised very tenderly, but was no ten- derer than the choice lamb that we handle every day. Whether it is spring lamb or fall grown sheep it is the sweetest, juiciest morsel you can obtain in that line.

All our meats are selected from reliable sources and are prepared here with a master hand that fits them for the epicure's table. GEORGE RAILS, 22 N. DETROIT ST. Only One Gut-Rate Drug Store! Galloway, the original cut-rate druggist, is now recognized as the lowest in prices, on Patent Medicines, and family receipts. Careful buyers cannot afford to go to any other store.

Peruua Hood'B Sarsaparilia Compound Patne's Celery Compound Bonn's Kidney Pills Hobbs' Spa rag us Castoria -DeWitt's Witcb Hazel Salve, Carter's Liver Hire's Root. Beer Paris Greeu, per pound Glycerine, per pound GEO. GALLOWAY, Detroit Street, Opp. Court House. SIMONS DEALERS IN ALL KINDS COAL Dr.

Amelia J. Prior, W. MARKET STREET, Second door from Reformed churcu, Xeula. Onice hours to 9a, in; 1 to 3 p. 6 p.m.

Lime and Hair Cement And Plaster. Yard and Office 29 South Detroit Street, Xenia, Ohio. A Handsome Complexion la one of the greatest charms a woman can possess. Pczaoxrs COMI-UIXIOX POWDER gives it. Sarsaparilla Because it is the One True Blood Purifier.

are the best after-dlnnei PlIlS pills, aid digestion. 25e. A. SHAPPEE, M. D.

Honioepathic Physician and Surgeon Oh and diseases 01 women an.1 children. Diseases of the- Reotumtt specialty. Office Hours: Begin 7 a. enJ I ft. be IF YOU WANT FIRST-CLASS EMPLOY XENIA'S FAMOUS Law flVOl Hoinei Tliroo A porlimity tobotlor yo tlHion nnii prospects.

donts nni) rywliero. Sovun rsof success. Full China and Queensware 1 have more China and Queensware than all the balance of the stores in Greene Co. If I choose to sell the best at the price of the least, that is your good fortune. 1 few China Dinner Sets that 1 will' sell at a less price than 1 could buy the same goods'for to-day.

I keep the best Tea and Coffee in Xenia. V. BAND W. D. Cooley, 18 N.

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