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T ! he mm mmiR. THK FRENCH PRINTING COMPANY. (J. L. COUCH, RECEIVER. WELLINGTON, 0. OSK DOLLAR PER TEAR. IN ADVANCE. GOOD ROADS. A COMMUNICATION FROM A HVRON COUNTS FARMER. , , . The Kdltor m a Missionary for Passable RoJuii the Tn Hound The Incor porated Towns Pay Mora Than Half the County Tax. Editor Enterprise: . Having been requested by several of oar citizens, living both on and oft from the line of road (of so much interest to the people ot Lorain county Just now,) to , "show up the other side," that, with the permission ot the editor, I would say, I am In favor of good roads. We have tbom now a majority of the time. Would it be advisable to vote for this proposed scheme to build a stone road? No! In the first place we are under taxes and the outlook is only dark with heavy governmental appropriations. Add this ' to the already unjust load the taxpayers are struggling under, and it is suicidal to add more to our load. I am well aware that it is urged that . it Is only "one mill on the dollar." It will be fonnd, however, that that is only an entering wedge that the present estimated cost will tall far short of the actual cost, bat once the scheme Is voted on as it will be found out too late. Sup posing this plan is carried through as : Intended, how long will It be before some scheming fellows will come ' forward with plans to extend it to certain Cross-roads. There are always a few who do not care how much misery , they cause their fellow men so they gain v their selfish ends. This class is always bringing something new forward for which others have to pay the bills. Once : start this scheme and who dare trace it to tte bitter end. cles, harness, etc. Just the contrary so far as vehicles are concerned. The sav ing on harness "is all in your mind," . but you would be obliged to keep your , bones shod all around or shun this road. 8ome people cannot understand why a '. person living on this road should oppose it . If you will stop and think, you will ; see that apportioning the tax, you will see that his supposed advantage by liv ing on the line, will be so much greater than the man who lives two or three 'miles away from the line, that his share ot the tax will be far greater than those not living on the line, while at the same time his income will not be enhanced one dollar by the stone road. Did you ever stop to consider that this 'scheme will not add one bushel of grain or one pound of flesh to any of the farm productions you have to sell, not one dollar will be added to yonr income. It is simply a luxury in a muddy time. ; Why is it that so few genuine farmers 1 sere tn lavor of this scheme? Why is it that so many of our city brethren are in favor ot it? Can it be that that "en gineering and general supervision 7S per mile" has any influence with them? Certain it is that that plum will not be gathered by any real farmer, and it is equally certain that that estimate is only a blind to a "salary grab." Again, what assurance have we that this scheme Is not a well laid plan, or, If not intend- ed so today, will at some future day be made so, and that after we have been taxed weU to build this road, it (will be handed over to some electric road plant, after which we can ride on it for so : much per mile. Our commissioners may - be honest men, but who will say, who or what they may be a few years to come. A question of the legality of the coming ' vote is being raised, that whereas we are not allowed any voice on improvements inside the corporations, they in turn, should have no voice on improvements outside the corporate limits, while it is understood that they will be allowed to vote on this question. Farmers, to the rescue I Tote the accursed scheme down. Financially, it will never add one dollar to your pocket, while on the other hand It will be the means of such miseries as making homeless those who now have homes. The sale of tax titles are alarm lngly on the increase. A Voter. ' " We regret that our correspondent did not treat his subject in a different man' ner. It is not possible for all to be of the same opinion on the matter of public improvements. There are objections to the proposed project that may seem fund amenta! upon first consideration and these ought to be given serious consider . ation. To reflect upon the honesty of public officials now in office or to be elected or to discredit the public spirit of citizens who are Interested in the good roads agitation detracts from what ever merit the opposition to this im provement may be supposed to have. Public officials are usually as honest as those who elect them and honest officials re a matter tor annual consideration and have ne special importance in this elec tion above any other. Our correspondent overlooks the fact . that arguments in favor of roads that are passable but a portion of the year apply with equal force to the proposal to have good roads the year round. If it is a necessity to be able market pro duce some of the time, it is much more advantageous to be able to do so at any time. It is like salvation: it a little is , good more is better and everybody ought , to hare all they can get What the railroad has accomplished by reducing enormously the cost of the long hauls of produce and manufactures in extending the benefits and comforts of AtwJ llanttswa Alto mrl A n ftvttn nan ff 4rtaVal " tory, will be proportionately accom pllshed by reducing to a minimum the cost of the shorter haul over the country roads. Is it not more than probable that the ability to market produce at any time, to haul heavier loads at less ex- pendlture of time and horse flesh, the privilege of , usiub the roads at all sea sons tor any purpose whatever more than compensate for the real and imaginary burdens this improvement will impose? The benefits In a financial and social way are so evident that the item of cost is the only one that need be given serious attention. A fact not to be lost sight ot is that the Incorporated cities and towns of the county will pay . more than half the tax and yet this improvement Hes wholly without their limits. The In crease ot a mill in taxes will not be felt while the earning capacity of the farm will be enhanced. We believe that our correspondent is mistaken when he scouts the idea of the improvement bene fitting the farmer. It is fair to conclude that only a superficial investigation has been made. We recommend all who are Interested to read the detailed statement published recently in these columns. It is ex pected to construct a durable road, not so cheaply built as to be expensive to maintain, nor will the investment be so great that the benefits will not be com mensurate with the cost. On the other hand do not make the mistake of com paring the Improvement with the experi mental roads in and about Wellington, In as much as our correspondent pays no taxes in Lorain County we presume that he means what he says in his intro duction, that he is in "favor of good roads," and that his effort to state the objections of his neighbors just over the county line is not to be taken seriously. Our columns are open to communica tions on this subject and we hope many will avail themselves ot the opportunity. Editor. DR. BARTON'S FAREWELL SERMON. Dr. Barton will not, as he said yester day morning in reading the notices, be the "late pastor of Shawmut Church till after March 1, "and even then, if I com pare the beautiful watch which was given to me on Friday night with the watch given to Mrs. Barton, I shall have very little excuse for being the "late" pastor," said Dr. Barton, smiling gently. But though he will be the pastor till March 1, none the less he took his formal farewell of the church yesterday, preach' ing his farewell sermons in the morning and at the evening prayer meeting. Morning Sermon. The text of the morning discourse was taken from the fifteenth verse, third chapter ot Paul's first letter to Timothy, and dealt with the divine authority of the church. Dr. Barton did not bear on his Own severance from the parish heav- Ily, but alluded to It just once, evidently feeling it too deeply to talk much about it. The text was a part of the vers", "The church ot the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth." Dr. Barton said in part: ' "Paul talks much more about the church and the 'churches' than any other of the New Testament writers. Christ speaks of the church only twice. These churches were independent. local, self-governing bodies. The final appeal in all matters of government was to the members, and the 'more' or the 'majority' was taken as a standard for action. They regard the votes ot the majority as expressing the idea ot the whole body, while the minority was to be heard with patience. It was not tyrannical majority rule. Now Church Speaks. "Paul always speaks of the church of God with special reference to its rela tions to the truth. We speak of the church as though it had no special au thority, but contained only so much of wisdom, or so much of piety, as Is repre sented by the wisdom or piety, of the total of members. But was it not fluid, 'On this rock I will found my churches; whatsoever ye bind on earth shall be bound In heaven, and whatsoever ye loose on earth, the same shall be loosed lu heaven.' The church of God, in so far as it represents the spirit of God, speaks with an authority that is more than earthly authority, and a wisdom that is more than earthly wisdom. "And what boots It to pray, Sabbath after Sabbath, that God will send us His spirit, if we localize all revelation in the past. God's promise did not set an end to revelation when the bible should have reached its present size. "By revelation I do not mean that the world is given the power to foresee com ing events as such. Only once in a long time does the world need to know the future in advance. He who understands today may know something of tomorrow by the understandings ot. faith. The world is better off for not always know ing the future in advance. "But all is lost and hopelessly lost if the spirit of God does not enlighten our understandings ot the things of today. About the Bible. "The bible has largely grown out of the church. Not a page of it existed for hundreds and thousands ot years while the work of God was doing. When the New Testament church was established, it existed for many years before the New Testament was written.. Today, if the choice lay between sending out mission aries without the bible, or the bible without missionaries, I would say send out the missionaries every time. "There is always the supplementary bible, so to speak the book of human experience to which every man who is led by God's spirit contributes his page. Churolixf Christ, ''The Church ot Christ on the whole has borne faithful witness In the world. No other organization of which I have heard Is comparable with it for earnest ness and continuity of labor. I am will ing to be told that there are Judases and apostates, and that for two and three generations at a time there have been great lapses in faith, for In what age has the Church of Christ not been meas urably above the life' outside of it? Even in the Dark Ages lit is shown that the church was not wholly apostate, though shamefully neglected, and that she kept learning at least alive, and some good in her monasteries, in contrast with the corrupt life ot the world at that time. But In no age has the church Influenced the whole community as in this in. which we are living. Biographical. "I began my preaching in the moun tains ot Tennessee and Kentucky... There I rode over a great diocese, with a li brary in one saddle bag and my ward robe in the other. Civilization was just beginning to get into those wilds then, and mining, lumbering and surveying were going on. I was there at the be ginning of things, and I may say that, while it was a good thing that this money should come to those people, it was a sad day for the community when the sawmill came in ahead ot the Sunday school. The Sunday school was the best thing the railroad brought them. "Then for three years I was the pastor ot a little white country crossroads church, with never more than 100 people in the congregation, driving in tor miles over the muddy roads every Sunday. And it was good for those farmers to have the little church, it it taught them nothing more than to clean ' themselves apd put on a fresh shirt for Sunday. It was the only thing in the community to take their minds off crops and live stock. , Then I had a beautiful church In a thriving village, and the social life ot that village centered in the church. No other one thing in the community paid as investments as that church paid, and the other churches in the town. For a church is an investment; it gives back to the community full measure for every effort and all the money put into it. Church Not Unfaithful. "Every now and then we hear it said that If a business man were to run his business as the church is run he would be bankrupt. In my experience a large amount of good business ability is put into the management of church affairs. "And so I maintain on the whole that the church of Christ has not been un faithful. We often take Into the church men whom we almost know to be un worthy, but if we can believe that the church will be a help to them the church doors are wide open. I can point to you men who have been rescued by this course, ami, though there are men who voluntarily go back to their husks and filth of the sty, 1 feel that the church is not to be blamed. This is representa tive, I think, of the church throughout the ages. It has never been perfect, yet it has not denied the truth. It has had Its little strength and has freely given It to the world. Shawmut Church. "This church has had Its SO years of history, and we ought to thank God that In all that time there has never been a scandal nor any unhappy pastorate, and thousands have gone in and out and have been helped to a better life. "The bonds which help men and wo men together are more or less strong, but the induaaluble bond are those which bind the church, and those who work together for the church. We are partners with the living and the dead as we gather year after year at the com munion table, and name those who have gone before, we come in time to call almost the entire church membership roll. Members come and go; pastors come and go; but the bonds that bind are not bonds that resignations from pastor ates or membership can sever. The church is still the pillar round which we rally in thought and prayer. There we are one in receptivity of the truth, in the hearts ot living men and women. At Readville. In the afternoon, Dr. Barton visited the congregation at Readville and preached to it a sermon which he preached in the evening at Shawmut church. This Readville congregation is unique in many respects; there are not enough people of any one creed to make a church of one sect possible, and, in christian unity, the Readville peopli have come together in one congrega- tion. regardless ot denominational diff erences. It was to this congregation Bishop Brooks preached on the last Sun day he was alive; Dr. S. F. Smith died in the train, one Saturday, on his way to preach to this same congregation. Dr, Barton has been preaching there on Easter and other Sundays. Christian Endeavor. At 630, Dr. Barton was back at Shaw mut church to lead the Young People' Society ot Christian Endeavor meeting. The national topic for last night was "Palm Tree Christians," and Dr. Barton made a brief talk on this topic, "likening the christians to the stubborn, pliant, graceful tree that lives where no other vegetation can grow, which means rest and refreshment to the traveler, and is always standing for hope and beauty In a desolate place. It was announced that a telegram had been received by the church committee from Dr. Kellogg of Glens Falls, N. . who was to supply the Shawmut pulpit next Sunday. Dr. Kellogg will not be able to come. Dr. Dunning, the editor ot the Congregatlonallst will supply the pulpit on the foliowingSunday, however, In the Evening. Dr. Barton spoke again in the regular evening prayer meeting, on the subject of "The Inspiration of Common Life, taking his text from the last few verses of the 35th chapter of the Book of Exo dus, the passage relating to Moses' an nouncement that God had choeen by name Bazaleel, an artificer,' and had filled him with wisdom in his handicraft tor the purpose of best doing the work on the building of the Tabernacle. Dr, Barton said iu part: "Here 1b a direct affirmation of in' spiratlon. All our religion rests on the kinship of Humaulty and the Divine Spirit, on the tact that God and the human soul have so much in eommon, This we accept as fundamental. Con ceming those who realize the Spirit of God, very strong words are spoken in the gospel. The text is in many ways the trongest text ot inspiration in the whole bible, and the one. thing that keeps it from being a proof text ot in spiration is that it does not affirm that Bezaleel was Inspired to write a book ot the bible. But of what prophet is it said anywhere that he was commanded towritet for . what book is any such claim made? There are claims of in- piratlon, and very broad claims, but none so sweeping as this. In many cases we have to lufer the inspiration from the work itself, which stands and claims by its existence the inspiration in it Bezaleel was an artificer, , a hewer of stone and a carver of wood. That was his trade and 'God inspired him to do the work, and to do it well. The task was connected with the building of the Tab ernacle, but this work did not exhaust the power of the inspiration. The work in the Tabernacle was bis masterpiece, but God Inspired him for his whole life's work. Force' of Inspiration. "No Inspiration of the Spirit could have excused a man's failure to do his work, but, other things being equal, the man who puts Christianity, or inspira tion, into his work, turns out the better work. You all.know paintings, music, that may be technically perfect, but which fall to thrill, and other paintings, other music, technically imperfect, per haps, but which are recognized as con taining some ot the author's realization of what is wanted. Any great work calls for something more than real brains. The danger to Bezaleel was that he might have thought that as he did his work better than any one else in that region, that this was enough, and that he did not need the Spirit of God. No matter how perfect the work, you expect always a man to "put his heart Into the work" which represents the spirit of God prompting to earnestness and fidelity' of purpose. "We can more nearly approach the work of God, and 'live God-like lives' in secular things than in sacred, for the sacred exist only to sanctify the secular, God counts what we call religion as a means to an end, to make all life religious, so that all work Is a religious datv- . ' , vrnai wen iveeu. "In counting progress, we are apt to answer all the problems, the Immigra tion problem, the race problem, the Indian problem, with the remedy 'educa tion.' But if education means only the learning ot facts, without the inspira tion behind, education is radically de fective as a solver ot these problems, There is nothing that is any sort of substitute, for tills impulse from God is near, and a part of their own lives. There is need for what we call religion; there Is need for education, but the need for these is that men may be trained up in Godliness, may be nurtured in fidel ity, may be trusted to be to the best of their ability blacksmiths, hewers of stone, carvers of wood, painters or musicians.-' ,"' :- 'There are U'.dftwo fcpirlu of God, one for sacred things and one for secular things. There are . not two kinds ot inspiration, one for things called great, and one for things called humble. After Service. When the evening service was done, the people still stayed in the pews, and lined the aisles, reluctant to go, reluc tant to shake bands and say goodbye. To this one and that one, to the young men who had joined the church, in the morning, and the ladies who brought some last little scrawled tribute ot esteem, Dr. Barton said a few words. The lights went b'inklng out one by one, and fiinally, calling to Mrs. Barton, the doctor went out from the church for the last time as its pastor. It might be taken as typical of Dr. Barton and his character that in the middle of this last service, catching sight of a young man in the congregation to whom he had promised one of his own books, Dr. Bar ton remembered to hnrry from the pul pit to catch the young man, and to make an extra trip to his lodgings to fulfill the promise. j Practically everything is ready now for the pastor's departure. His parson age In Jamaica Plain has been given up, and lodgings dowp town, near to the church, have beeiu taken. Boston Jour- nal, Feb. 27, 1899. DEATH OF "OSAMOMA" FOOTE. Mrs. Nancy Footi, the oldest person in this community, died on Thursday after- noon, March 2d, it the home ot her daughter, Mrs. John Titus, of North Main street. The deceased been falling tor some time, though bn a reception was bjld her With birthday, In her honor, at which she seemed unusually bright and well. This was ot January 20th, and many ot her frien fondly hoped that she might live Id round out the full century of life. But tills was not to be. Gradually, but suray, she continued to tail until one nioLtli and ten days after passsng the iWth mile post ot her earthly race, she succumbed to the Ine vitable and quietly surrendered her life to Him who gave itl She was born iu Wayne county, N. Y, and her maiden nl me was Nancy L Blcknell. At twe ity-flve years of age she was married to phauncy Foote. The couple came to Ohld in 1833, settling in Lafayette, Medina ICo. About 30 years ago they came to tt Ellington. Here Mr, Foote died in 1872, laged 73 years. He was supposed to be relative of Com niodore Foote. Eight children tvre the fruits of this union. Four of wllim are living, three sons and a daughte One of her dangh- ters was Mrs. Lucy toy, who, with her husband were foul w . murdered at Me memory of which still fresh In the dlna In 1803, the1 shocking tragedy memory of the pethle of Medina and neighboring counties. Eight grand children and six grent-grand-chiidren of the deceased survi her. Mrs. Young of Chatham, 0., a age. . slier, is U2 years ot Don't lose your Job (or the price of a Watch, Many a good position hss been lost by being a little lata. Our Watches will keep you on time. ' M. B. WHITNEY, Jeweler, BIG DEPARTMENT STORE I Where you can stretch your dollars farther than any other place in town that is what most people are looking for. , Your money belongs to you spend it where it will do you . . the most good. - - ' : Our Shoe Department is re ceiving much attention of late. We have some ot the best makes and they cost no more than in ferior makes. Ladies' New Coin Toe, Lace or IU IU1 I UtwW VI $2.50 Button Boots, for Equals any $3.00 Shoe. Ask to see them. See our fine Fan cy Vesting Top Shoes made by Drew, Shelby & Co. at.. A te on nn f .jj 7 a They are beauties and must be seen to be seen to be ap preciated. Marry your feet to a pair of Goodsell's Shoes. It requires no license. Don't all come at once. Men's fine Patent leather, Vic Kid, Willow Calt, lat est styles at low prices. World's best shoe in lace and eong 91. SO Boys' shoes from $ 7 to $2 Youth's or Little Gents', a complete and varied line. CASH. Mrs. Foote was a member of the Metho dist church 87 years and was widely known by members of that society. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Waggoner of .the M, E. church. .,An interesting paper was read by Dr. j. W. Houghton consisting of ' reminiscences' of Mrs. Foote. W. H. Townsend, M. H. Wads worth, Mrs. H. B. Daugherty and Mrs. E. C. Cur-hion sang some of the hymns which were specially liked by the de ceased when In life, and E. S. Tripp Cyril Wadsworth, John Titus and Frank M. Foote were pall bearers. Thus, has passed to her eternal rest, the oldest and one of the most respected citizens ot Wellington. Headache for Forty Years. For forty years I suffered with sick headache About a year ago, I began us ing Celery King. The result was grati fying and surprising, my headaches leav ing at once. The headaches used to re turn every seventh day, but, thanks to Celery King, I bavohad but one headache in the last eleven months. I know what has cured me will help others. Mrs. J. D. Van Keuren, Saugerties, N. Y. Celery King tor the nerves, stomach, liver, and kidneys is sold In 50c and 25c packages by E. W. Adams, Wellington, and Fire stone & Sweet, Spencer. To Lovers ot Flowers. All lovers of flowers should subscribe to one good floral magazine. We knew that It we could furnish such a maga zine at a veiy low price a great many of our subscribers would take advantage of our offer. After some correspondence, we have succeeded in making arrange ments whereby we can offer Vick's Illustrated Monthly Magazine for 15 cents In addition to the subsciptlon price of The Enterprise, the two papers one year tor $1.15. Subscribers who -have paid their sub scription in advance can take advantage of this offer by paying 15 cents more. Piano Tuning. I will be In Wellington, about March 20. Orders left with H. B. Daugherty for piano tuning will reclve attention. W. H. Laughlln, Oberlin. 0. Store Itoom For Rent. The Emerson store room east of Mallory's dry goods store will be for rent the 1st of April; also show cases, lamps and tables. Inquire of Mrs. P. A. Emer son, Wellington, 0. House and Barn to Rent. House and barn for rent on Maygar treet. Inquire of Wm. H. U. Sutllff. Farm for Sale. The farm known as the late Rev. M. L Starr farm, located one mile south and one fourth mile west ot the center of Penfleld, Lorain county, 0., contain ing 218 acres. Good buildings, good water and about 75 acres of timber For further Information Inquire of lii-82-1-8 W. J. Krkbs, Penfleld. Coughing injures and inflames sore lungs. One minute Cough Cure loosens the cold, allays coughing and heals quickly. The Quest cough cure tor chll-dren-J. W. Honghtou. - TRADE AT THE " D. B. GOODSFL L Wmi DO YOU SEE SPOTS? We do not refer to ten-spots, or any particular number; but those moving, annoying illusions due to errors in re fraction or improperly fitted lenses. Headaches may also attend such symp toms. See us about it correct lenges will cure the whole trouble. This is our study, It costs you nothing to have your eyes tested. It you need glasses, we supply them at the lowest figure, if not, we tell you so. J. W. HOUGHTON SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION. OF ELECTION. In compliance with the requirements ol the laws of the Slate ot Ohio, I, George L. Couch, Mayor of the Vlllane of Welilnitton, Ohio, hereby notify the qualified voters ol s -ld Municipal Corporation, that d Monday, the 3rd day ol April. irj. between the hours of 5:;) o'clock A. M and 1:30 o'clock P. M., at the usual voting place within said Corpora tion, so election will be held for the purpose of choosing the following officers for said Corporation, to-wlt: aCouncllmen, 2 years, 1 Councilman, 1 year, 3 members of board Electrlo tight and Wat erworks, 1 Assessor. Ulvep under my hsnd and official seal, at my office in said Corporation, this Sth day ot March, lm. UGOKUB h. COUCH, Mayor. HK1L 1 Richardson's Garment-Cutting- and Dress Making School, We have decided to organize and teach a school In this city where ladles, both old and young, can learn to cut, fit and make any garment worn by the family. We are prepared to teach you this val uable trade as It should be taught; our teachers are all expert dressmakers: the system is the same as nsed by all the tailors; actual measure. The fashions are published, giving complete instruct ions and diagrams tor drafting every garment worn by ladles, gentlemen and children. We will make you a first-class ladies' tailor. The trade will be valu able to you as long as yon live. Call at the school and see the system. School opens Wednesday, Feb. 8. MRS. LUANA MYERS. Eunz building, North Main street. Land for Sale. Three hundred acres of good farm land well located, well watered, and well timbered, near railroad, mills, and schools. Situated In Berdell. township, Osceola county, Mich. All for 17 per acre; or exchange for property In Lorain county. For particulars, inquire of Wm. H. H. Sutlift, Wellington. 0. tf.29 Mr. S. A. Fackler, editor of the MIcan ppy, (Fla) Hustler, with hie wife and children, suffered terribly from lagrlppe. One Minute Cough Cure was the only remedy that helped them. It acted quickly. Thousands of others use this remedy as a specific for lagrlppe, and its exhausting after effects. J. W. Hough ton. ' . ; . ) To get the Ue imyi the ilwit. You can t afford to let a third-rate tinker "monkey" with your Watch. It will eost trice In the end what It would tu hare carried It to a Jeweler with A reputation, M. B. WHITNEY. Jeweler. Wall Paper. Our stock is now all in and ready for your inspection, and I guarantee to UNDER SELL auy concern outside of Wellington who pay their agents from 25 to CO per cent ior selling, and still have 25 per cent left for them selves. I pay taxes and helpbulid up your town. Don't send your money out of town. Keep it here and you will get some good ot It again. Look my stock over. I am sure we can please you both In style and price. 350 different combinations to select from. Prices from Be to 70c per doub. le roll. Groceries in Basement The cleanest and cheapest place in town. Good sen vice. Quick delivery. ' " Gold Dust IDo 10 lbs. Salsoda 100 8 lbs. Bulk Starch ago Fine Prnnes, small but good flavor and very meaty . .Oo Fine Oregon Prunes, largesize.perlb I Oc or 3 for 25 Silver prunes, Dried Apricots, Dried Apples and Peaches Try some of those Dried Elderberries. Make fine Pies. York State Canned Com, every can warranted. I have just 100 eases will sell ... .'. . . 4 cans for 25c Chinook brand of Silm on Steaks, put up by The HaserotCo. special ......SO Hams and Bacon, Saugrge, Pickled Pigs Feet and Tripe. Prices and qnality very inviting. , White 8tar Coffees, best in world, 20, 25, 30. 360 Wonder Coffee, has a great reputation. Try It- lb. ISO 50c Japan Tea 500 Jewelery Department. Knowing how very necessary It is for the public to have its Watches, Clocks, Jewelery promptly and cor rectly repaired, I have added to this department of my business, the services ot Mr. M.B. Whitney; a young man of great ability as a Watch Maker, perfectly conversant with every part of the trade, - ,, I think I can safely say without misrepresentation, that I hare the best repair department in this part of Lorain county. It shall be my aim in the future as In the past to do all in my power to deserve your good will and confidence. ' THE MATTIE MITGflELL SELF RISirJG -CORN FLOUR. BLENDED FOB . ' Griddle Cakes, ' aw ' . -urn arena, -Muffins, Waffles. ON Saturday, March II Mrs. Mitchell (the originator or the "Mattie Mitchell" Flour) will occupy a booth in our store, and there demon strate the merits of her Corn Flour. Baking and serving griddle cakes, Muffl ins, Waffiers, etc. to all who may call. The rapidity with which this article is gaining; favor with, the consumer in ' wonderful. DHWIDV P. MAM UUIfLUI IIMLLi Don't forget the date SATURDAY, MARCH 11. , HORSEMEN ATTENTION! '.UuhAl LaBii ld tfi ,L ftlf 0 lufl gjiaitfitutji il If you wish to save money, save time, save fesd, and save your horse, take him to Spic er'a shop and have him clipped by th only power Clipper in Wellington. Having pur chased this machine, we are prepared to do work as smooth as can be done in any city in the U. S. Give ua a trial and we will satisfy you in work and price, I. B. Lyon R. T. Spicer. i u 1 1 NOTICE OF DIVIDEND. In pursuance of the order itt the Prolote Court of Lorain County, Ohio, the ir-uor-slsned trustee In trust fur the Iteimnt of tne oredltorsiif Lauudon. Wlndeckec A Co.. will, on the Uth day of March. A. 1)., 1HM. at The National Bauk of Wellington, Ohlfl, ! i ui,ii the valid claims agalnut mid trmt, , a divi dend of ten and nlne-tr-niti ner cunt. fcljrla, 0., Jdatch 4, !;. . tmm V. fnautu.l'ti-'-'.tia.