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rhole1 nof feetBLACEFOAD COCXfF,Cmmmtw BlSptUn * A»|llt;B»|irMA« T«x*Tlcketnight quar-place, at in-f onei and»ansasprob-I than SUte. f men dltlOBbeid'ebata ie ap*i they iginaltch anWe luring at, all i hereithooyiwtoa,on til;ly w.ewtoa0 visit r bttf-along r any-otherten .wetb got to the d bare s wild f with it foot, oe and it once Dodge,1 near-n the id wasortablfi doingAs thetharac-ible to e with it day. 8ergt.kindlyinmansant, inid one,obably.thoos-f bean* ns, but see for y weot d ia a n tel ope This is ao ranee.ernoon,Millqbovk, Oct. 22.Editors Traeokafh—Perhaps a fewlines froto this place may be of some interest bo your many readers. Our first subject will be our county election, which was a perfect success, and a glorious Victory over the straight Democratic ticket, which Jackson end his followers claimed could never he defeated In this county. We have proven in this election that Jackson is neither a prophet nor a son of a prophet.The anti-rallroad-tax-ticket, whic they mania lun of all through the campaign, elected the entire ticket, with the exception of Clerk of the Court, and had It not been for the Republican votes he procured he would also have been defeated* We have a Republican gain In oar county over 1870 of about one hundred and fifty, which shows that Blackford will soon arise from her slumbers and lay the old Democracy In the gutter with Jackson as their leader.We had at first, In onr new movement, some braad-and-bQtter men who wanted office, but when they found they could not get It, they turned to the loving em* brace of Dr. Ransom and others of the Democracy, leaving us all the honorable men who are acting upon principle.George Howell, the defeated candidate for Treasurer, stumped the county previous to the election, and said he waa happy to Inform the people that he would collect their taxes for the next two years* But we aro happy to Inform Mr. Howell that he mill not collect our taxes for the next two years, and further than that, we are happy to inform him that he never will get the chance to collect our taxes.Dr. Ransom, he who aspires for Legislative honors, and took such an active part In the campaign. Is now wearing the longest face of any man in the county. We fear hie qhance for the Legislature are forever gone up.The Commissioners on tnc Democrat ticket, H. Moon and Mr. McGrew, were so sore that they would be re-elected, that when they found^ that part of theticket would be defeated, told the citizens that % weP® the men to defeat, and asked them why they did not try to defeat them. But, lo! and behold, when the official returns was received they found that they bad been defeated. Andwhen they received the news defeat they Immediately. closed their gas pipes and lit out for home, to make preparations for their Salt River voyage. Look out for Blackford in the November election. She will go for Grant and Wllaoo, or if she don’t she will dwindle their majority so small that it will go through the eye ot a needle, as Isrge numbers of men wbo voted for Hendricks, will support Grant In November.Jackson, Bonham and I jams, the brainof the Democracy, are about giving tip the ghost; they see plainly that their cause is falling off, with nothing but defeat starring them in. their faces.. Tim.after some thing good to Smoke, to givehim a call.We were not permitted to visit the drug store of II. C. Nickles, on accountof Its being closed, but understand be is doiftg a good business. * -We stcpted Into the dry goods store of Dragoo Long, aftd found them busy dealing out their goods to their many customers. These gentlemen are doing a good business.Miss R. L. Wilson has started a millinery store, and we are Informed Is doing a good business.Take it all in all, Eaton is an exception of a town, and Delaware county may well be proud of Eaton, and rejoice when it reflects upon the time when it was first brought into existence.Lo41OlHLXOne i thitc into 1ifcdifToelttb.TKACH£HS« EXAMINATION,There will be a public examination of persona applying for teacher's license, in the town of Wheeling, Delaware county, on Saturday, Nov. 2.• *Examination to commence at 9 a. m. promptly. Let teachers comepromptly with stationery.0. M. Todd, School Examiner, Delaware Co.• Thb Massachusetts Democratic and Liberal Committees have decided to substitute F. W. Bird in the place 'of Charles Snmner as pandidate for Governor, Wm. L. Smith for Lieutenant Governor, in p!ace of M. Sterns, and Josiab G. Abbot for Elector, in place of Mr. Bird.One i Two ThwTomFiveto Iih(*iKfitoiiniElevtoiniTweitraandbeuThe New York Heralc^- ulyg“second thought is sweepings ail Greeley props away.'thetheThDollsingOvboatprepcentTo we i“ThaddlTcwill**Thor “ Tc wilt “Thblingger, 88squiredy smallis river the exits of s t of the des andss, andis hotel(TO bun-r provi-: anar-we re-i not be be Fortrant on ti style,y veryriver ismeltedsnow,I off by bt bnf-e meats.tifa!.ALO.lecM 1488of tfao be Seo follow-ot, for at, has Gover-10; for epnblier, BeBATON*This town, situated on the FortWsyne,Muncie and Cincinnati Railroad, U abasinets town, and from the amount of business houses there, sll ot which dots a good business, we think It Is an excellent trading point. We gave that town a ebon visit last week, and found business brisk.We were not permitted to have any conversation with the members of the firm of Carter A Sons, on account of them being so busy, bat the indications were that they are doing an extensive business.David Babb, dealer in dry goods, is bolding forth to bis many customers a fine dilplay of goods.Foorman A Bro., grocers, are doing a good buisness. John Foorman is a young man ok considerable business qualifications, and no d^ubt wins many friends among bis customers.♦David Brant has a large store, la Which may be found a general assortment of goods, such as kept In a generalstove. Mr. Brant is a gentleman In every particular, and £ warm friend ofthe Tklxqaafh.*8. Younce has a neat store, in which » total!fe a niee asmtment of dry goods and mrnor I groceries. Mr. Younce gave as a hearty mast] welcome, and after we had enjoyed a smoke from one of his best cigars we were compelled to leave. We would advise all I licit* having a “hankering”General,r 8n-«notion,porterEtepnb*preme1,503;iblican,,633;ibtok,•btrict,I Du-1,328; bliomo, a, 790; , 657; blieao,lepab-, Neff kylor,utritf,Hoacb Greeley’s motto is any man attempts to haul down American flag, bail him on spot.“IfthethelpmamtheSELMA REVIEW.BOZ,Editor.Selma, October ti, 1872*—Some unregenerated heathen whose neck is spoiling for hemp, la in the habit of stealing Norm Black’s meat about once a week. The said heathen had better keep a sharp lookout.—A new grocery store Is ih town this week. Dofeon.A Holbut, proprietors.—There is a great demand for more dwellings here at present; many bouses now contain two families. Some of our citisena wbo are able should build houses to rent.RtVEBTOIV.-*We had tlic pleasure of paying a visit to the thriving village of Koyerton last week. Here we foiind every thing lively ancf the pe3JTe clever and Intelligent. We were shown over the town by Mr. Royer, the founder of the town, atter whom It was named. We think it fortunate for the people that they have such an enterprising man at their head. Mr. Royer Is a gentleman, and is a spied Id business man, and no doubt will make that place one of our best villages.We formed the acquaintance of Mr. Green, of the firm of Green A Garrard, dry goods dealers, and found him to hi a young man ot promising ability. That firm is doing a good business, if we are any judge of appearances.Mr. Johnsonbattgh Is running a steam saw mill, and Is having all the work he can do.. \ •Mr. AiUson Is successfully carrying on the blacksmith business.B. Alfry has commenced a stave factory which will be of great help to thetown. We are Informed that Mr. Alfry is a good business man. and no doubt but what he will be able to make hisbUslneso pa.qSRoyer A Allison are' burning a Urge brick kiln, and are ready to fbtnUh brick to their customers as cheap ai.the cheapest.We had a talk with Geo. Overshiner, the wagon maker, and found him to be mack of agentleman.This town has a beautiful new church —It belongs to tho Chrtstain denomination. They are also engaged at presentfinishing a nice brick school house, which adds greatly to the appearance of the town.W# are informed that there has been six new dwellings built there during the summer, and they say next summer they will double that number.iRoyerton is a business little town,and in a few years, if it continues, it will be one of oar best in the county. That portion of Delaware county may be proud of its ixistence, for they will find a ready market dose at home, which will be convenient to them, and a great help to the county.plactonmoft“Tt, *! formafBolt;*iib!comcannan cent H Po» on 1ordinotibefrBanexpfer,iacpricsuesldtestafainica,Itisi$3.0IttCiPosbusserswaiWonExcThefulladdFmu—Hon. James Orr has been quite sick for Ihe past few days of billions fever.He Is better at the present writing.—John Simmons, a most excellent citizen of this vicioity, Is seriously 111 of typhoid lever.—W. R. Botsfield has on exhibition at the drug store ok N.W.A L. R. Black, a sweet pumpkin which measures six feet in circumference and weighs onehundred andjtwenty-eight pounds. In the language of a rustic female: “La sakes, what a pumpkin—Mr. EdwardBucwdLUas just finish- [IT. ed painting IT. it Black’s new residence.Mr. B. Is a splendid painter and lias plenty of work. He is a straight Republican, too.M—M. W. H. oore,’harness maker, has sold out here and proposes to make Lo-gansport his future home. Will is a splendid fellow and wherever he goes we hope success may crown every effort.—The following named teachers have been employed since our last Issue: J. Thomas Patrick, Net. 1; J. tt. Jackson,No. 10; John Guthrie, No. 9; Mol He Magee, No. 2; Wallace A. CunninghamNo.S; A. J. Wells,No. 5.—Our old German friend, Greenwald*had a horse killed this week by a dutchhobble. Uncle Joe has a weakness for that sort of a hobble, and says, **de hopple did not keel de boss. Depoyspe very Ticket, dey blays de fittie till Midnight still, unt do many pad works, unt dot boss vos kiit py a shudgement from de Lort. I haf de effitence from befiendot dis Is so still.*9tendinepior i P T essi sac qaewitclnouteffcmsWin«B*addtvetAprlt-i:The—John R. Scott has sold his farm in this township and bought another one hal f mile south of Parker, In Randolph county. He moved to his new home last week. We are sorry to loose John, but trust that be will, by both precept and example, try to improve the morals of the denizens of “upper hog thief.—The health of this community is tolerably good, with the exoeption of chills and an occasional case of fever. The medical fraternity are not happy.—The farmers are busy gathering corn and apples. Of the former there is an abundant crop, of the latter we can not say as much, for wo have not seen them, nor lias any one else.—Doc Skiff and John Holbut still have it “nip and tuck on checkers, and bothclaim the championship.—General Storms, of Smithfield has“snakes” In bis boots, and Is constantly crying out in tones tail of pathos, “Ob,my Tom Hendricks!—Henry Hamilton, late of “Yirgin-u-e,” he of the flaming proboscis, has just related for life 999th time since the beginning of tlfe campaign, how goodhe used to be to his niggers.—W. J. Moore, has about completed hit new residence in the west end-of the village. It makes a creditable appearance.cAII1Te«a.TOneB(OneTenFItfiti*?(IlGoliWWAgv8in|—What has become of the Sabbath Schools? Why don’t our good people take more interest in them?—Black A Bro. have' enlarged their shops and propose to engage more extensively fn the manufacture of buggies, wagons, etc., than heretofore. They aro enterprising boys and we wish them success. #cidescatticticAtlMAI10JFlt;. —Capt. Jake Miller has received his “commfeh” ssJustice of the Peace. Any*body wishing anything in his line can have it attended to with neatness and despatch, “or words to that elfcct.”WoncodThtMtv«i—“Bos, our nom 4t yfvms, Is the nkme employed by Chutes Dickens, In his first literary effort, and was suggested to hfe mind by hearing a Kittle boy with a cold In hit head trying to call hfe brother Mose. He would jqvariably bring It out Bos.Andself' 1TOWBasii *JuA
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Muncie Telegraph
Muncie, Indiana, US
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