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THE DEMOCRATIC ADVOCATE, THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1904 Items of Interest From Country That Will Be Read By Our Large Family of Subscribers. Amos Farst. of Greenville; passed midst the latter part of through our last week. Judy: and family, of Representative visited at Harrison CoGreenville, blentz's Sunday. Ben Emrick and Harrison attended the Campbell Morgan meeting at Dayton last Friday.

Dora Howell, Ezra Slifer and wife, Jos. Shoemaker and family, called and at Chas. McLear's Sunday. Ezra Slifer and wife were out doing missionary work, visiting the sick, last Sunday morning before Sunday School. Arrangements are being made for the Children's.

Day entertainment which will take place the first Sunday in June. There will be no Y. P. C. U.

meeting at this place Sunay night, as the young people are going to Castine to render a program for the society at that place. George Farst and wife started on their western trip Sunday. They contemplate spending the entire summer in the West, visiting relatives and seeing the country. Elva and Sylvia Trump; of West Manchester, Jesse Banta and wife of Castine, Leonard McLear and Ezra Slifer and wife called at Dora Howell's Sunday afternoon. Dr.

Cloyd, of West Manchester, was called out to see Glenn Howell Sunday afternoon. Glenn has been complaining for several weeks, but on Sunday became worse than he had been any previons time. Trouble unknown. The funeral of Mrs. Wm.

Wright took place at New Madison Monday afternoon. Mrs. Wright took sick on Sunday, April 24th, and died the following Saturday, April 30th. She had the quinsy several different times during the winter, and then pneumonia set in, affecting both lungs, and as she has had heart trouble for some time the three forces combined were too much for the doctors to control. She leaves husband, two daughters and one son, besides a host of relatives and friends to mourn her departure.

In a few weeks more we will be able to say "Hello" to our neighboring towns. The telephone company was out last Saturday and set their stakes, that in about two. weeks we would be able to use the line. The next thing we can look for is the delivery of our purchases we make in our neighboring towns. All we need to do is to ring up the dry goods merchant, the grocery man, butcher, baker or the milliner, and tell them what we want and it will be delivered at our door the same as in -town.

Wonder what will be next in the way of improvements? UNION CITY, 0. OUR NEIGHBORS. OTTERBEIN, O. The latest development in the industrial line in our village is that of rat-killing, some enterprising individuals on State Line street having opened a pit where. at stated periods local terriers vie with each other in disposing of the rodents for prizes.

Wm. H. Snell and Miss Miss Esther Short. daughter of John Short. the' well- known brick maker, were united in marriage on April 28th, Rev.

Father Dunham officiating. The young people have taken up their residence on North street in this village, Millard Woodbury, who has been doing extra police duty each Sunday for a number of weeks past, seems to have a cinch on the job. That SO much extra police service is required under a G. 0. P.

administration is surprising. Possibly it is necessary to relieve the tired and over-worked Jos. Gard, who was reported last week as having been before Mayor Folger on complaint of Rollie Shannon, charging assault, appeared at the time set for hearing and, entering a pleet of guilty, contributed $5 to the corporation treasury, in addition to costs. joe than got back at Rolthe lie liy entering complaint against him charging "provoke and disorderly conduct." To this the young man plead guilty and was assessed. $5 and the costs, which was paid.

The Ohio Side School Commencement exercises will be held at Union City, Indiana Grand Opera House on the night of Friday, May 6th. following young ladies and gentlemen will graduate and diplomas: Bessie Myrtle Poling, Petroona Jane Pickett, Rachel Ella Reagan, Anna Philomena Lowler, Lulu Maude Jenkins, Ralph Frederick Gettinger, Charles Marion Wolfe, Charles Edward Friman, Perry Blaine Armoid, Melvin Charles Light, Howard Chamber Mills, Harry Franklin Oliver, William: Hubert Sadgeberry, Gaines Lowell Helman. VERSAILLES, 0. Wm. Stover and family, of Dayton, attended the Stover funeral here Sunday.

Charley Hole, of Dayton, Sundayed in our town with relatives. and friends. John Swisher, of Anderson, Sundayed here with parents and other relatives. Miss Ella Reiber, of Pleasant Hill, 0., visited relatives in our city the past week. F.

L. Wallin and family, -of Anderson, visited relatives here Saturday and 'Sunday. Mrs. Forest Christian, of Sidney, is visiting her parents and other relatives in our city. Rev.

Shoemaker, of the Christian Church. delivered the class sermon to our new graduates Sunday. Fish, stories are now duly ripe, and many 'are being. spun off by our old sports who are in that business. Mrs.

Wolfe, widow of Valentine Wolfe. deceased, died Tuesday. Funeral service and interment took place Thursday. The fine weather of the past few days has made our farmers so busy with their work that our town has been unusually quiet. A home talent company played the "District Skule" at our Opera House Saturday night.

A large crowd attended the performance, which was said to be very amusing. Ril Baker, Harvey Dershem, Geo. Jobes and Henry Jacobi composed a jolly crowd from Greenville that attended Masonic Lodge Thursday evening. The members here report a good time at their meeting. The remains of Murray Stover were brought here from Piqua Sunday, and funeral service and interment took place that afternoon.

Many relatives, as well as a large number of friends, were in attendance at the funeral. OLIVER TWIST. SAVONA, 0. Wm. Reigle visited in Savona Sun- day.

Henry Miller, moved to Castine last Wm. Bunger had a new wind-mill erected on his farm last week. Dudley Pierce has left for New York City, where he will attend school. Geo. Farst is preparing to visit the World's Fair and will also visit the "Far West." The property of Walter French was sold at public sale last Friday.

All property sold wed John Gauby, while attempting to lead a cow Friday-of last week, had his arm displaced at the shoulder. RUBE. pl Ingle-Walker. There was a beautiful wedlock gathering at Mr. Joseph Walker's home on Martin street Thursday evening when his estimable young daughter, Irene, was united in the sacred bonds of marriage to Mr.

David E. Ingle, of Dayton, Mr. Ingle is a young merchant man and has established a fine store in one of the most populous districts. of the Gem City. He is now building a fine home for himself and Irene, and may, long and happy years be given to this young couple is the wish of their friends.

The ceremony was read by the Rev. Dr. Jones, of the Presbyterian Church, of this city. An enjoyable repast was prepared, after partaking of which there gathered a grand chorus of cow bells, sleigh bells, kettle drums and tin pans and the harmonious sound of these made sweeter music than the "tintinnabulation" which the poet Poe refers to in His However, the young people had a good send-off and that was all that was necessary. The Miami County Grand Jury has twenty-two cases.

in transcript to in- POLICE CHANGES. Board of Public Safety Makes Some Changes Pertaining to Duty TimeThompson Resigned. (From Friday's Dally.) The Board of Public Safety met with Mayor Wilson and Chief Bascom on Thursday evening to submit a proposition to even up the good and the evil that goes with the night and day service of patrolmen, by giving them turn about periods of night and day duty, The Board resolved to fix the alternating periods: at three months and to go into effect May 1, 1904. The present day force will become night men for the ensuing ninety days. Under the new plan on May 1st patrolman Al Miller will take the trick now being done by patrolman Lynch and the latter will go on the night trick from 6 -p.

m. to 6 a. m. Patrolman Longnecker will take patrolman Thompson's trick from noon to midnight and Thompson will do the all night trick in the south end. Chief Bascom will be on duty as heretofore.

This afternoon when patrolman Thompson came on duty and learned of the proposed change and action of the B. P. S. he at once wrote out his resignation and handed it to the 'It. is to take effect at midnight Sunday.

His resignation has already been accepted. Theo. Finnarn Has Resigned. Theodore Finnarn, who has been the efficient. Assistant Chief and Engineer of the Greenville Fire Department for the past seven yars, day handed his resignation to the Board of Public Safety to take effect May 1, 1904.

Mr. Finnarn has purchased the livery stable of Davis North and will engage in the business on that date. Theo. has been in the local Fire Department for over seven years and has been an able, efficient and courageous employe. He has made many friends and the public in general will be sorry to see him leave the city's service, but extend best wishes for his success in his new undertaking.

The resignation of Mr. Finnarn as a firemen and of patrolman Thompson from the police force will necessitate the holding of an examination in the immediate future for the selection of men to. fill the vacancies in the two departments. (From Saturday's Dally.) Purchased by Irwin Bros. The executors of the estate of the late Emanuel Huhn offered the three business rooms on Broadway next to the Farmers' National Bank Building for sale at public auction this afternoon in front of the Court House.

T. A. Lecklider was the auctioneer and there were plenty of bidders. The property was first offered in separate pieces and was bid for in a sum exceding $8,000, it was then offered as a whole and bidding was renewed and was finally knocked down to Mart Dwyer, who represented the Irwin Bros at the sale, for $9,000. We are informed that the present buildings are to be torn down and that the new owners will erect a large and up-to-date business block on the site.

Class Confirmed by Bishop Vincent. Bishop Vincent's visit to St. Paul's congregation Friday evening was the cue for an immense turn-out of the church membership. A large class of candidates was confirmed into the church membership, the members being Mrs. Eliza Jane Waring, Mrs.

John Green, of Dayton, Mrs. Emily J. Little. of Arcanum, Benj. Ketring, Lady Isabelle Ketring, Genevieve Jobes, Ruth Stayner, Lila Weaver and Martha Hayes.

Following the confirmation services Bishop Vincent preached and his sermon as usual was an eldquent and masterful exposition of the Bible truths. (From Saturday's Daily.) Was Up Street To-Day. Miss Callie Biltimier was up street this morning for a short walk and was warmly greeted by her many friends. Miss Biltimier was formerly Librarian at the McWhinney Free School Library, but suffered an attack of paralysis several years ago and has since been an invalid. Her improvement in health has been very slow, but still it has been sure' and there is every hopeful chances of her ultimate recovery.

Assessors' Salaries Not Raised: Auditor Culbertson to-day, notice that the Silberberg Senate Bill to increase per diem compensation of Assessors had been erroniously reported as passed. It failed to pass the House and 1 is not, therefore, a law, and the compensation of Assessors will remain the same as before. Boys' fancy suits $1.98 to $6.50 at THE BEST The Hartpence PATENT Wire 980 CURTAIN NO, Spread Adjusted or for a Curtain. Bod Nail Stretcher. Lace Curtain Stretcher 40q Silver warranted Plated Ping not rust.

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PERSONAL ITEMS. A Few of the Many Who Travel, Both in and Out of Greenville. (From Monday's Dally.) W. E. Mergler -is in Dayton to-day.

Charley Hall was up from Arcanum Sunday. Louis Holzapfel was in Richmond Sunday. Frank Murphy is here from Ansonia to-day. Howard Arnold was up from Dayton this morning. Miss Alice Guy is visiting relatives in Ansonia.

Horace McClure was home from Richmond Sunday. Mrs. J. G. Reid is spending a few days in Marysville.

Walter E. Browne spent Sunday in Arcanum with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wentzel, of Dayton, spent Sunday here.

Mrs. Chas. B. Clark has returned from her visit at Hamilton. Geo.

W. Hanes, of South Twin township, is in town to-day. Miss DeLight DeVor, of Dayton, spent Sunday here with friends. John Althaus was here from Richmond Sunday visiting his parents. Geo, Dill and wife, of City, spent Sunday here with relatives.

Clyde Dickes, of Portland, is home on a short visit to relatives. Charley Requarth was home from Galion Sunday on a visit to his mother. Mrs. Kennedy Garrath, of Dayton, was here over Sunday visiting relatives. Auditor Culbertson is at Cincinnati to-day assisting in the appraisement of the Big Four.

Mrs. Frank Butler, (Annie Oakley) is again visiting relatives and in Darke county. -Deputy Recorder Louis Gruber is back in the office again after several months' vacation. James Stiles, of the National Military Home, spent Sunday here with J. W.

Martin and family. Mr Mrs. Thos. Robbins attended the funeral services of the late Murray Stover at Piqua Sunday. Mrs.

Barbara Amann, who Has been visiting relatives in this city, has returned to her home in Dayton. Mrs. Maude Zug came home Sunday from Dayton to spend a few weeks with her mother on East Third street. Mrs, May Hoover and Maude Bourquin, of Union City, and Mr. Scarles, of Cincinnati, spent Sunday with W.

H. Tillman and wife. Capt. J. H.

Stoltz and officers Harmon, Sterling and Leaf, of the Pan Handle detective force, are here today to testify before the Grand Jury. Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Culbertson returned home Saturday from their visit at Springfield, with relatives. They report an exceptionally pleasant time.

A new law is that chattel mortgages wherever executed must be sent to the County Recorder. Heretofore in outside townships they were filed with the Township Clerk. Sewing machines cheap at the AUDITORS' ACCOUNTS. The Law Passed By Recent Legislature Makes Auditors Uniform Throughout the The following is. a copy of the act passed by the General Assembly of Ohio, and the same is now a law and in full force and effect: "Any bill or voucher for the expenditure of money payable out of any of the funds controlled by the County Commissioners or Board of County Infirmary Directors must be filed with the County Auditor and docketed in a book kept for that purpose at least five days before its ap- proval for payment by the Commissioners of Board of County Infirmary Directors; and when approved the date of said approval shall be entered on such docket opposite said claim, and payment thereof shall not be made until after the expiration of five days after said approval has been entered as aforesaid." HIGH SCHOOL ITEMS.

Last Thursday morning talks were given in the auditorium by Wilbur Judy and Teegarden 011 "Bendict Arnold" and "Panama," respectively. On the following morning one was given on 1 "Daniel Webster" by George Wertenbaker. The local athletic contest, which was to have been held on Thursday afternoon, April 28th, has been postponed on account of bad weather to Wednesday, May 4th. The contestants have had very little time to practice and this extra time will be used in training to the best advantage possible. Monday afternoon the pressure of the illuminating gas in the chemical labratory suddenly ceased and the lights and Bunsen flames at the tables went out.

Several times during the chemistry recitation the pressure returned, but as many diminished. The cause of this was unknown, but the best explanation offered was that water had in some way penetrated to the inside of the pipes and shut off the supply. World's Fair Rates. For the Loutsiana Purchase Exposition, excursion tickets to St. Louis, and return will be sold under following condition and rates: Season tickets, good to return December 15th; sixty-day tickets, return limit 60 days from date of sale, but not later than December 15th; 15-day tickets, good for return in fifteen days, including date of sale.

All tickets on sale daily, commencing April 25th, 1904. Fares from Greenville are, season ticket, $15; sixty-day ticket, $13; ffteen day tickets, $11. For further information as to rates, tickets, call on nearest. ticket agent Cincinnati Northern Railroad, or address A. G.

Stutsman, D. P. Van Wert, 0. J. F.

GEARHART, Local Agent. Escaped A double yellow-headed parrot. Finder please notify Young's Hotel and receive reward. When last seen was about two miles porth Greenville. 1tw.

Our want column brings results. $33 TO CALIFORNIA Via the St. Paul and Union Pacific Line. Every day in the month of April, low rates from Chicago to the Pacific Coast and to many intermediate points will be offered via the St. Paul and Union Pacific Line.

If you are contemplating a trip to the West or to the Northwest, it is worth your while to write today for information about rates and train service to the point you expect to visit. Address C. C. Mordough, Traveling Passenger 12 Carew Building, Cincinnati, 0. Cincinnati Northern Rates.

General Conference -Methodist Episcopal Church, Los Angeles, commencing May 3rd, 1904. National Association of Retail Grocers of the United States, San Francisco, May 3 to 8, 1904. For the above occasions, tickets will be sold to San Francisco and Los Angeles, Callfornia, from date to April 30th and on May 1st from points where passengers reach St. Louis or Chicago same day, tickets being limited for return to June 30, 1904, at greatly reduced fares for the round trip. For full information and particulars as to rates, tickets, limits, stop-over privileges, call on J.

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