The Cumberland Echo, 1899-02-23

THE SCHOOL SELEBRATES The Birthdays cf George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, Friday Afternoon. Cumberland people feel an inter interest - est interest in the work of the public schools. No better evidence of this is needed i han the outpouring of the people to the exercises held in the town hall last Friday afternoon co-memorative of the birthdays of George Washing Washington - ton Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The lat ter falling on the 12th of this month and the former pn the 22nd, a date between the twg was selected, which would cause the least interference | with the school wprk. A pleasing program, participated in by pupils from all grades of the school, was rendered in a faultless manner, but proved so lengthy that several of the last and best numbers were necessar necessarily - ily necessarily omitted. The exercises consisted of singing, recitations, essays, drills, marches, etc., and gave evidence of careful training and preparation. The drill by the girls of Miss Gar Garvin's - vin's Garvin's room deserves special mention, as they showed great care in prepar preparation - ation preparation and exhibited exceptional skill in execution. Patriotic anniversaries of this kind should be held frequent ly in our schools as they are the object lessons which will most thor-1 oughly impress upon the minds of the boys and girls the sterling prin ! ciples on which our great and glori- ; one republic has been built, and has I grown to be a power in the world for I spreading the blessings of civilization j and libsrty. i THEY CALLED AT FRISBEE'S. The comfortable country home of F. M. Frisbee was never besieged by a jollier crowd than that which arrived by the "sled route" last Wed nesday evening Previous attendance upon prayer meeting made the arrival of the party a little late, but this w as more than made up for by the time they enjoyed -hen they got there. The town was skirmished for oysters but as noue could be had, it was necessary to substitute a "taffy "taffypull" - pull" "taffypull" for the oyster supper, which was done, and the zeal with which all entered into this part of the even ing's recreation bore < vidence that it was a fortunate mi-fortune. as the chances for all being "stuck on" the refreshments were so much greater Au evening of unalloyed pleasure was enjoyed, everyone joining heart heartily - ily heartily in the games and other indulgences, each social vieing with the other to make the occasion a complete success. At a late hour the party broke up and after expressing deep deepest - est deepest appreciation for theentertainment received at the hands of their genial 111111!" 1 1 -11107 mi -91 6-117 host, returned to the city. We under i stand some of the boys now strongly I advocate the modem idea of "taking the roads off the hills and putting them iu the valley's." Icy roads made it necessary for them to walk up the hills. - -- -

EVERY ONE SHOULD G0. The Excursion Will be the Beat and Cheapest of the Season. Those in charge of the Rebekah Zanesville next Satur Saturexcursion - excursion Saturexcursion to - . day, have been successful in getting the rate down to 75c. for the round -- 'l a _ Y412P trip. either Tickets good going on afternoon train and the morning or returning at eleven o'clock at night. am pie time for the This will give -- . , members to visit among their friends and attend lodge, and for others to "see the town" and take in the show house Being Saturday and at the opera night the stores will all be open -- those who go only to visit the city will find it an easy matter to put in the time till the train leaves. As the lodge has been required to give a ? , i - .4 it ia guarantee to secure hoped that -1 41 this rate, it is all their friends will endeavor to go and help them along THE WINTER WHEAT. The Cincinnati Tribune Has This to About Winter Wheat. n The possibility is that late sow. 1UV PPP1010d - _ - -1 , wheat mav be somewhat injured in - . _. **raH5*e8. extraodinary the extraodinary severe weather of the past week. winte A lareas part of the winter wheat is protects' w, but there are some PlacY by sm w, bet there are - i- 7 where it is not and in these places is the greatest danger of injury. - a whole the crop outlook is not near As ly so encouraging as it was a week ago. can . . The future alone, howe only tell to what extent * The wheat mar has been injured. het has failed to respond to the pos sible damage to the plant. The sit nation continues quite strong, P. the large Chicago houses nave, in sent very bearish' many instances, -** *4 country at large an advices to the <- . - possibly this has had some tenden in keeping down prices. TOWNSHI? SCHOOL BOARD. The Spencer township school board met in regular session at the town hall Monday afternoon with all nen. mot in bers present. Contingent amounting to $16.31 were ordered paid. In regard to the Teener con ~ . - J 1 a. .12 I troverby joint meeting it was decided to hold a cg of the township and land school boards and Mr Cumberland school noarus . g. Teener at the town hall next Monda o'clock, when an afternoon at one aiierijuuii 61e Y 11 , effort will be made to have all three interested parties agree upon a per son to survey the distance in dispute whose decision shall be binding upon all. teachers were em emThe - The emThe following 1-( , District No 1. M. L Clod ployed: felter, two me nths at $20 per month; District No. 1. Dora Hamilton'w month; District onths? E? BaHYora, two months at mouth; District No.11, H. $20 per L. Bates, two month. months at 520 per

Court News, COMMON PLEAS. Ethel May Sherrard, an infant etc., vs. Jesse McKinney. Leave to: .. defendants to plead by March 11th, Susie E. Garber vs. Joun W. Law, et al. Order of petition granted. Commissioners, E. M. Nelson, S. A. Eagleson, and George Larrick, Myrtle Boggs vs. Charles W. Boggs. Divorce granted plaintiff and restored to her maiden name, deo awarded alimony in the sum of $500. Sarah C. Hammond vs. Jacob B. Hammond. Divorce granted plain tiff upon the grounds of habitu drunkenness. Mrs. W. B. Bay received a tele gram Tuesday, February 13th. stat stating - ing stating that her uncle, John McCloy , c I Mc McVenice, - Venice, McVenice, Penna, was dead. Mr. Cloy had been an invalid for several years and was seventy-five years ci age. He was a brother of the lato W. H. McCloy. There was to have been a debas at Center school house Tuesday ever evering, - ing, evering, but although a large crowd Was present, only one of the debaters appeared. A good literary program was carried through, and the debars dispensed with. All present had as enjoyable time. 31 FOR SALE. A drop head White Sewing Machine, as good as new, will be soli cheap. Never been used more than a week. Inquire at the Echo office. CASTORIA. Bears the Bignatur of The Kind You Have Always Bugr t

LOOKING AHEAD!! Keeping your interests in view - making purphases for the 2 coming season - at prices that will fulfill all pledges of y economical buying - that will make it a good buying year for 7 you But tne February needs are not overlooked. We've $ the tempting prices - the better qualities. Buying them at 0 lowest prices means buying them here, and the February ft buyers are assured of best values - the crowning yalues of the ft year. J FEBRUARY SPECIALS Expecting just a little more for your money in February will w be realized in these items: C All Lined Gloves in wholesale prices. ft All Blanketsand Comforts at wholesale prices. ft All Winter Underwear at wholesale prices. 4 NALu PAPER @ Will be higher this season. We were fortunate in having a good line left from last year which we will sell you at last season's prices - it would be well for you to buy now. INTERNATIONAL TAILORING COMPANY.! Call and see the 500 styles of Suitings we ar showing and W styles learn prices, which lower than ever. You'll feel that the prices have been coming your way, when you not the Feb February - ruary February specials, but we want to impress upon you that it is always to your interest to come here. Yours For Good Values, CONNER & WHITE.

Mr. Lewis MeFerren and Miss Minnie Brown. daugbter of Mr. and Mrs, William Brown, were united in marriage. Sat. 11, '9), Squire J. W. They are excellent Jones officiating. young people and begin married life with the well wishes of their many friends. I bey reside near Hoskins- I ville. - Press. The thoughtless habit many ladies have of standing at the open door to "speed the parting guests" is about as cordial an invitation to grip and all its relatives as could be given. Coming out of a heated room, with no extra wrap, they will stand until thoroughly chilled, and then wonder how in the world they got such a dreadful cold. The ballot laws of Ohio provide that "Certificates of nomination and I nomination papers for the nomina- j tion of candidates for township, or j municipal offices, or members of the j board of education," which includes j candidates for justice of the peace, shill be filed with the deputy state I supervisors of elections not less than ' fifteen days previous to the election. CASORA. Bears the Signature of The Kind Yau Have Always Bezght I

AN HONEST MEDICINE FOE LA GBIPPE. George w. Waitt of South Gar Gardiner, - diner, Gardiner, Mo., says: *I have had the worst cough, cold, chillsand grip i and have taken lots of trash of qonoutyt }114 1-4+ he - 0 no account but profit to the vendor. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the only thing that has done any good whatever. I have used one 50-cent bottle and the chills, cold and grip have all left me. I con congratulate - gratulate congratulate the manufacturers of an honest medicine." T. J. Evans & Co. For sale by Between February snows, arctic blows, frosted nose and frozen toes, how we are to endure the woes of winter's throes the good lord only knows. Four new indictments returned by the Muskingum county grand jury a few days ago were made public Sat urday as follows: William Sparrow Sparrowgrove - grove Sparrowgrove and James Neff, of Meigs township, and Vint McClain, of Rich Hill township, for disturbing a law ful gathering on Christmas night to wit, a religious meeting. Neff was also indicted for assault. The young men gave bond and were released- _

Off With the Old! On With the New! © Royal Tailor" made perfect fitting seasonable suits. We are positive now to furnish fashionable, well fit fitting, - ting, fitting, and well tailored clothes at prices which must chal challenge - lenge challenge the admiration of every true economist. ETTD AT If you do, now is the time to supply yourself. Our stock is replete with new designs and stylish patterns - stripes across in blues and pinks, round corner cufts wi,h stripes across. ALL NEW NATTY GOODS. The TrOUSer sale still continues. Regular prica §2.00 and $2.25, sale price §1.50. Regular price $2.50 and $3,00, sale price §2.00. Regular price §3.25 and $3.50, sale price §2.75. OVERCOATS I I Just a few more customers wanted to clean up our over overcoat - coat overcoat stock. $10.00 coats go for $7.50. We have one lot medium weight overcoats that must go regardless of cost. Blankets, Comforts. Woolen Skirts, Woolen Shirts, Underwear, Gloves. Are going fast at the prices we have on them. Call and see us. Yours Respectfully, k RACHEN & McClelland. s

CITIZENS MASS xEEemCY To ba Held in Guzcenht Next Me Evening - Be Sure to Attend. A mass meeting of oupeiti will be held in the half over N. Petty's furniture store, site the postoffice, Cumbe Monday evening February in the interest of the new phone line. Parties from and High Hill will also t and a most interesting met it inticipated. Addresses w made by the promote Zanesville Teleph explaining their and how easy 5 would be to I" here. Be-so~*"0 anything to ance. . SY 0. -P "IA era 6 eox of on i t)