News-Journal from Mansfield, Ohio • 7

BOARD OF EDUCATION DECIDES TO PROCEED WITH ERECTION OF FIRE ESCAPES ACCORDING TO PLANS WHICH THEY HAVE ADOPTED. Cadet Teachers Appointed Must Pursue a Course of Study in the The. ory and Practice of Teaching. Books Adopted by the Board for Use in the High School--Assistant Kindergarten Teacher Appointed. Board Will Place Boiler Insurance.

Allowance of Bills. At the regular meeting of the board of education, held Tuesday evening, it was decided to proceed with the erection of the fire escapes on the various school buildings according to the plans adopted by the board and in accordance with which the firm of Hughes Keenan have been getting the iron work in readiness. The state building inspector has suggested a number of changes in the plans and stated that either he or an assistant would be at the meeting of Tuesday evening but as no! one appeared the board decided to stick to the plans adopted. The board adopted a resolution to the effect that a child desiring to enter kindergarten must be four years old by Feb. 1 following the opening of school and to enter the first grade of school must be six years of age by l'eb.

1. It was decided to purchase fifty copies of Roberts' Rules of Order for use in an elective class in parliamen-1 tary law in the high school. Beeman Smith's higher arithmetic was adopted for use of the seniors in their review of common branches in the high school and Scott Denney's book in English was adopted for the use of seniors intending to enter college. The board decided that cadet teachers shall be required to pursue. a course of study in the theory and practice of teaching, which is to be laid out by Superintendent Helter, and shall recite to one of the high school teachers twice a week.

Mr. Lemon offered a resolution providing for the placing of concrete between the walks at the West Fifth street school. Action was postponed. CADET TEACHERS. The following cadet teachers were appointed by Supt.

Helter and approved by the board their salary to be $20 per month: Edna Fidler, Mary Dew, Grace Baughman, Marie Waring, Nina Bell, Cecelia Shires, Hazel Umbarger, Mary Engwiler and Helen Sauerbrey. Katherine Hurxthal was appointed assistant in the Bowman street kindergarten at. $10 a month. On a resolution offered by Mr. Cline the board decided to place boiler insurance with the company that oilers the best rate or contract.

BILLS APPROVED. The following budget of bills was allowed and ordered paid: Wappner Bros. 38 00 I Richland Electric Co. 3 41 1 B. M.

Moore Co. 36 68 Dr. J. E. Keffe 50 W.

K. Ackerman 70 A. L. Binny 58 09 I J. C.

Wyman 6 00 United States Express 1 00 C. E. Kennedy 87 40 Beer Wolf 256 96 Knox Mutual Insurance 6 75 Mansfield News 1 50 Shield Publishing Co. 80 S. N.

Ford Co. 72 CIVogele Bros. 50 Mary Von Bergen 3 00 George Beilstine 11 70 G. M. Kidder 5 16 Mike Nichelson 1 50 J.

G. Schlosser 2 70 Brown Merchandise Co. 11 90 Mansfield Book Bindery 33 00 Blymyer Bros. 25 Cotter Transfer Co. 3 84 Brown Merchandise Co.

1 80 Humphryes Manufacturing Co. 80 83 Hughes Keenan 750 00 JI. H. Helter. 7 45 Charles Ritter Co.

40 Harbaugh Lindaman 3 50 News Printing Co. 1 80 A. C. McClurg Co. 21 02 Total $1,433 94 AN INSANE MAN BECAME UNMANAGEABLE John Baird, of Near Mt.

Vernon, Attempted to Shoot His Wife. A dispatch from Martinsburg says: John Baird, aged 60 years, went violently insane at his home here late last night, and made a des but unsuccessful attempt to kill his wife; The unfortunate man has been ill for about a year, and at times has made threats to end his own life, but he had never been considered dangerous until last night. Early in the evening he kept wanting to get out of the house, but his wife by several artifices kept him and he seemed to get quieter, but she did not go to bed, fearing that he would make his escape if she fell asleep. About 3 o'clock this morning Mr. Baird became violent and Mrs.

Baird escaped from the house and fled to the home of Frank Baird, a brother of her husband, and secured his" aid. Together they went back to the house, and on arriving there were met by the insane man, who had a double-barreled shot gun 1 in his hand. They were forced to flee, barely escaping as a charge fired from the gun tore up the dirt only about a foot from their feet. Mr. Baird then jumped down from the porch and pursued them, firing another shot as he ran.

This went wide, however. After the gun was emptied Mrs. Baird and her brother-in-law overpowered Mr. Baird, and succeeded in quieting him down. He will probably be taken to Mt.

Vernon either this evening or in the morning and an alidavit of lunacy filed 8xainst him in the probate Mt. Vernon Repubiican-News. JAMES C. LASER DEAD Mansfield Attorney Passes Away in California After Illness of Two Years. James C.

Laser, who practiced law in this city for more than twenty years, died Wednesday morning at his home in Los Angeles, his health having broken down about two years ago and lids condition for several months past having been recognized as critical. A telegram from Mrs. Laser announcing the death of Mr. Laser was dearly received by Wednesday Probate Judge Bricker afternoon. Mr.

and Mrs. Laser went from here to California early in April, 1907, and Mr. Laser was back for a month's visit last fall. He had been confined to his bed since early this year and for several weeks his death has been expected at any time. He was about 52 years of age.

OBITUARY. Yardley. Mrs. Elizabeth Straub Yardley, aged 56 years, died Tuesday afterneon in the state hospital in Toledo. She is survived by three children, Claude, Ralph and Laura, also one brother, Harry Straub, of Pittsburg.

Mrs. Yardley was a daughter of the late Jacol Straub of this city. Undertaker Charles Niman went to Toledo Tuesday evening and brought the body to this city for burial. Fuveral so vices Thursday. ROME.

ROME. Our cider mill near this village is the abiding place on every Wednesday of a vast number of bees and boys. It is a great place to talk local option and other political questione and after this cider gets hard and has a few fights in it the Rose bill will require several amendments. Mrs. Charles Coleman, of Shelby, is paying a short visit to her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. G. A. Crouse. Jud Zeigler made a flying visit to Mansfield Saturday afternoon on business.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed. McCormick drove to Ashland, Sunday, to visit relatives. Mr.

and Mrs. Clayton Richards went to Ashland Sunday to visit his relatives and friends. The average depth of the dust on our roads is estimated at six inches, not including the eight or ten inches that has blown away. Austin Ferrell drove to Mansfield, Saturday. Mr.

and Mrs. Saviers, of Plymouth, have come Rome to live with their children, Mr. and Mrs. C. M.

Hunter, until next spring as Mrs. Saviers is an invalid and requires the constant care and attention of her said daughter and her husband. John Huston gave his road team a little exercise by driving them to Mansfield, Saturday afternoon. Horatio Witt, aged 96 years, of Olivesburg, formerly a resident of this village, was here visiting with Mr. and Mrs.

S. D. Miller, Thursday. Louis Winbigler, of this place, has bought a large and valuable farm in Franklin township of Henry Bushey. This farm is known as the Amos Crall farm.

Mrs. C. D. Miller called on Mrs. Mary Hunter and daughter, Sunday.

Miss Florence Hunter, of Galion, 18 visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary Hunter. Clyde Humbert, who was injured last Thursday by falling, died Sunday night and was buried Tuesday at Shiloh. Mrs. S.

D. Miller visited her daughter, Mrs. Solon Luxton, at Greenwich, from Friday until Saturday. Learn from your mistakes, but don't cry over them. We best redeem the past by forgetting it.

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Do exactly as he says. the We have formulas no of all our We pablish J.0. Ayer medicines. Lowell, Masc. THE MANSFIELD WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1908.

SEVEN. WEATHER MAN FAILED AFTER PROMISING A GOOD, HEALTHY RAIN IN THIS VICINITY. RAIN STORMS DID NOT COME Drought in Mansfield and Vicinity Has Been on for Forty Days and Fruit Trees are Beginning to Show the Effects--Cisterns and Wells Are Going Dry Very Rapidly. The drought from which Mansfield and vicinity has been suffering for a month or more continues, and unless there is relief given by a good rain within a short time, a great portion of the fruit crop will be destroyed. The farmers have been earnestly praying for rain in order that not only their fruit crop, but also the corn crop, might be saved.

Although the weather bureau has promised during the 1 past few days that there would be a general rain through this section of the state, and the indications were that it would rain within a short time, the skies failed to send down a refreshing torrent. The government weather bureau had reported that there was a storm moving eastward from the central west, while another was coming north from the south and that the two would meet in northern Ohio, but although all have been anxiously awaiting the arrival, both storms have failed to materialize. Not within the memory of the oldest inhabitant has this city and county suffered from such a long continued drought as at the present time. Henry Beck, the well known barber who keeps the most accurate record of climate conditions, states that this is the longest drought that the city has suffered from since 1884. In that year the city suffered a drought from July 4 to 24, and the grass dried up and considerable damage was done to the crops.

Other shorter droughts occurred, but none in comparison with the one of that year or the one at the present time. With the exception of a slight shower, which descended on Monday, August 17, Mansfield has had no rain for forty days. It rained for three or four days previous to Ringling circus showing in this city on Saturday, August 8, but the drought has continued unabated since that time. Relief has been promised by the weather bureau, but it has not come. The weather indications for today and tomorrow are that the fair weather will continue.

The fruit trees are already beginning to show the effects of the lack of rain. Farmers from the surrounding country state that the peaches are beginning to wither up, and that the apples and other fruit are showing signs of the weather conditions. The roads are in very bad condition, the dust being several inches thick, and vehicles plow up the dust in great quantities when they proceed at more than a slight speed. Many cisterns and wells are reported dry. New York has about the same number of actors as lawyers.

There are eight thousand of each, TODAY'S WANTS TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY Want Advertisements, to insure publication the day received, should be sent in as early in the day as possible and in no case later than 2 p. FOR SALE- -Sixty stock nogs, 4 sows and pigs, one 10 months old Poll Durham bull. Mans phone sub 11 on city phones, office both phones 137, residence Mans 439. 18 FOR SALE- Second hand buggy, good 88 new. Call Bell phone 718- R2, or at 862 Newman st.

18 FOR SALE- Good serviceable typewriter In good condition; cheap if taken soon. Bowden Snyder. bs LOST- -Case and spectacles on Main, Vonhof alley or West Fourth st. Call Mans phone 1210. Reward.

It IF It Is Blue Label Flour it is the best; there are none better and few equal, Try it. Bowden Snyder, bs WANTED -Housework by an experienced girl; can give reference; address care News. 18 WANTED- Lady cook at the DeSoto regtaurant: apply at once, No 8rd st. 18 WANTED- -Experienced nurse wants position as nurse; am a practical housekeeper also; address Practical, care News. 18 TO LET Large front room, drst floor, good location and reasonable, 165 West First Street.

18 WANTED- -Millinery apprentices at once. Address R. care News. 18 ANTED. Steady work by 0 boy of 17, have had experience at farm work.

Phone Bell 441, Mans 899-J. 18 WANTED-A stenographer; one with experience in monumental business preferred. Apply to Alex Fraser Co, Park, city. 18 FOR SALE- Kindling wood, several wagon loads; also second-class lumber. Joe Hursh, city phone in 1216.

18 WANTED- A chamber maid at the hotel; none but experienced need apply. 18 FOR SALE--Nicely woven rugs, made from Ingrain and Brussels carpets; price reasonable. Inquire at 100 North Mulberry st, phone 705-F. 18 RISING And which distressing many most other mothers ailments painful suffer, from and BREAST ant can edy Mother's is be a avoided God-send Friend. by to This expect- using remmothers, carrying them through the critical ordeal with safety.

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NEVIUS, NEW COMMANDER OF G. A. R. Colonel Nevius, the new commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, won the honor at the recent encampment over former Governor Van Sant of Minnesota. His home is in New Jersey, but when the civil war began he was a law student in Michigan in the office of Russell A.

Alger. He joined. the Lincoln cavalry of Michigan and later held commissions in the Seventh Michigan and the Twenty-Afth New York cavalry regiments. In front of Fort Stevens he lost an arm while his regiment was engaged with the troops of General Jubal A. Early, He has twice been department commander of the G.

A. R. In New Jersey. SHORT NEWS NOTES Carried Ashes of Father. "What you got in the sack?" asked a friend of George Narrance as the latter walked into a store at Marion and placed on the counter a small sack which he kept his eye on.

"My father," replied Narrance, solemnly. The other thought he was joking, but Narrance, a former resident, died in Los Angeles in April, 1907, and his body was incinerated. After being kept in the family for over a year the ashes were shipped here for interment. Trading Stamps Caused Trouble, Judge Gard, Monday handed down an interesting decision at Hamilton in the case of Mrs. Elizabeth Dearmond, who recovered a verdict for $1,500 damages against W.

A. and Mahala Dearmond, parents of Byron Dearmond, her husband, whom she charged with having alienated her husband's affections. The woman sued for $10,000. Judge Gard cut the verdict down to $1,500 and ordered a new trial in case Mrs. Dearmond refused to accept the reduced sum.

It developed that the first trouble between the younger and elder Mrs. Dearmond was about trading stamps. One wanted to get dishes and the other a chair with their collection. Bellers Injured. William Hungerford, married last Thursday night, shot and badly injured eight of his neighbors, who were giving him a horning at his father's house.

His bride was a witness. The party consisted of 40 men and women. They attempted to carry out their plans Thursday night, but said they would return last night and "give the rest." Hungerford told them if they did he would shoot them. After they started he shot into the crowd and, as a result, seven men had to be carried off the field, and John Heckler was so badly injured that he will lose the sight of both eyes. Hungerford has been arrested.

Met Painful Accident. Viola, the 5-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde. Rannels, who reside in the Sprengle block on East Main street, Ashland, suffered a painful accident Monday afternoon.

She was playing with her younger sister on the second story and while she was standing in the doorway, her sister pushed her and she fell headlong. It seems but little short of a miracle that she was not killed outright. As it was she sustained two broken ribs and was considerably bruised and shaken up. An express wagon driven by Al Houston was at that moment passing through the alley and the child struck the wagon box. A Consistent Cutter.

"Who on earth cut your hair?" gasped Mrs. Gunson as her husband arrived home. "A locksmith, my dear," replied Mr. Gunson. "Did you think a barber had anything to do with it?" "Indeed I did not," retorted Mrs.

Gunson. "Judging from the shaggy way it has been trimmed, I thought perhaps it was done by a Magazine. CONNER'S DEPARTMENT STORE THE HOME OF LOW New Fall Goods AT VERY ATTRACTIVE PRICES 100 styles Cotton 55c, 65c up to $2.00 11-4 All Wool Blankets, regular $5.00 values, at $3.89 Men's Fall Weight Underwear at. 45C, 75c, 98c Ladies' Fall Weight Underwear at. 45c, 75c, 98c Outing Flannels at 7C, 8c, IOC 25 doz.

Cloth Window Shades, with spring rollers, at 15 rolls extra heavy Floor Oil Cloth, 35c 10 rolls extra heavy Linoleum, 60c grade, at. 39c Oak Plank Filling, border for rugs, 36 inch. 48c Yd. Room-size Rugs in Body Brussels, Axminster, Tapestry Brussels and Ingrains at very low prices. Men's Heavy Work Shirts, 50c 38c Boys' School Suits at.

$1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $3.50 100 well made Suit Cases $1.48, $1.75, $1.98 50 Trunks at $3.00, $3.50, $4.00, $5.00 Gas Mantles .4 for 25C Shoe Bargains Men's Oxfords Women's Oxfords Children's Oxfords $2.00 $1.50 $1.18 75c $1.25 Values. $2.50 $1.75 $2.00 $1.40 $1.00 $2.50 $1.75 $3.00 $3.00 $1.98 $1.50 98c $350 $3.50 $2.35 $2.00 CONNER'S ER'S FOURTH AND WALNUT STS. POLICE COURT DRUNKS ARRESTED. Archie Quick was arrested on North Main street Tuesday afternoon by Officer Lurz, charged with being drunk. His condition was such that he was not able to have a hearing in police court Tuesday evening and his case was continued until this evening.

Frank Miller was arrested at midnight by Officers Gray and. Madden, charged with being drunk and disorderly. He will be given a hearing this evening. TAKEN HOME. The stepfather of Otto Gescheider, the 13-year-old Steubenville boy who ran away from home and got as far as Mansfield on his trip to Montana, arrived in the city Tuesday evening and took the boy back home with him.

NEWVILLE. Mrs. Dave Searfoss and little daughter, Ruth, of Bellville, were the guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.

N. Ruth, a few days the past week. Mr. and Mrs. W.

S. Pealer and Mrs. Manford Shanabarger, were at Loudonville, Tuesday. Date Simmons attended the ball game at Butler, Friday. W.

W. Darling and James Reed, were at Loudonville, Tuesday. V. L. Lime and children of Mansfield, spent Saturday and Sunday with his mother, Mrs.

Susan Lime. Mrs. W. S. Freeman went to Columbus, Thursday, for a few days' visit with her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Karst. C. C. Shanabarger was at Mansfield, Friday.

William Schrack and Mr. Ackerman, of Mansfield, were the Sunday guests of C. C. Schrack and family. Mr.

and Mrs. Clyde Vanscoyce, of (near Butler, were the Sunday guests of Mrs. William Garrette. Frank Shanabarger and son, Calvin, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs.

C. C. Shanabarger, Thursday. LUCAS. Born, September 11, 1908, to Rev.

and Mrs. E. E. Williams, a son. Howard L.

Price, who was having an outing with the Ohio guardsmen at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, I returned home Thursday morning. Mr. and Mrs. John Wolf, of Bellville, visited Mr. and Mrs.

L. F. Chandler and other friends of this, their former home, Saturday and Sunday. Died, September 12, Loyd R. Motfett, aged 38 years.

He had been in ill health almost since his discharge from the army at the expiration of his term of service. He saw service in the Philippines. Mr. Moffet was an expert mechanic and intellectually was above the average. The surviving members of his family are two daughters, his father and mother and two brothers.

Funeral Monday afternoon at the residence. Burial in the I. 0. 0. F.

cemetery. Charles Stevens, of Columbus, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Louis Hebei. Rupert Miller, son of Rev. P.

L. Miller, visited friends here Monday. THE NAME OF THE GAS STOVES MADE IN MANSFIELD and the "Best Stoves' that are made any place is New Method If you have any doubt whatever, call and and we will be very glad to show you why they lead others. F. Grouse Son North Park Street.

We also have expert workmen to set. and connect them. School Shoes To Wear For Boys and Girls, to $2.25 a Pair See those 95c Shoes--also those Vici Kid, in Button or Lace, $1.10 a Pair Don't Forget To see our New Fall Shoes in all the swagger lasts and in all leathers. The Big 4 Shoe Co. Mansfield's Leading Store.

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