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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-10-14

RooTsTowN FAIR.-The first annual
Fair of the Rootstown Agricultural
Society held at the center of that
township last week, wasin all respects
a complete success. and one of the
finest exhibitions held in this county
this year. A large number of people
were in attendance and in the various
classes the entries were numerous.
Brief and pertinent addresses were
delivered on the occasion by W. b.
Thomas and G. A. Reed, Esqs., and
deep interest was manifested i'll the
exhibition.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-10-14

THE HALL OF FASHIONS. D. Met
lin has on hand at the Hall of Fash
ion, No. 4, Water Street, Kent, Ohio,
full stock of all that makes COM
plete Gents. Furnishing Store, which
he offers for sale at prices that COM
pei people to patronize him. Try him
and see for yourselves.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-10-14
CUARpox boasts a hofned rooster.

CHARDoN. boasts a horned rooster.
GEAUeA county is building new
Court House.
The Alliance College admits col
ored students.
New LISBON has resident popula-
ton of 4,04 persons.
-WELLsvILLE has 716 children be-
tween and q years of age Z Z : :
A JEWISH Synagogue has been Or
ganized at Canton.
One firm in Fremont, Ohio, oceu-
pies nine columns of the Messenger III
advertising its wares. 1t pays.
LAST Friday night two valuable
horses were. stolen from the barn of
Jesse Nichols, near Columbiana.
Mrs JOHN BOWMAN and little son
living near New Lisbon, were thrown
from a buggy few days since, and
badly injured.
Mr.. JESSE ANDRE, of Columbiana
county, committed suicide last Friday.
by cutting his throat with pocket
knife.
The contract for building the Gem
trail LHnatic Asylum at Columbus was
given out last week. The cost of re-
building is limited to $400,000! IL z
A DARING attempt was made to rob
the house of Mr.. Thomas S. Milligan,
at New Hagerstown, Carroll county,
on the night of the 11th ult. The vii
lains did not succeed.
The Cleveland s. Mahoning road is
talking of purchasing the Niles &
New Lisbon road. The question is to
be decided by vote on the 21st of
October.
A. w. RUSSELL, who was confined
in the Columbiana county Jail at New
Lisbon, on charge of horse-stealing,
made his escape IN Tuesday night of
last week. !. ., In. .ss,..la 80 "a,
A MAN named Isaac Benson, who
run a hack to and from the Fair
Ground at New Lisbon last week, had
leg broken on Saturday evening, by
kick from one of his horses.
On Saturday, the I'd inst, while
Mr.. S. Fl. Sitter, of Leetonia, was iab-
sent from home, some thieves effected
an entrance into his house, and "went
through" it completely, securing be-
tween S2S and $50 in money, besides
lot of clothing, provisions, ietc. ~
THE Warren Jail has a rival. The
Steubenville Gazette says prisoners
stay in their Jail just as long as suits
their convenience, and then leave at
pleasure. A popular hotel for row.
dies. Cheap board and but little CON-
inement. Not enough to iniure
health. r-st go, .z--t
The reunion of the 9th Ohio Cav
airy took place at Salem, October 5th.
Over one hundred of the survivors of
the regiment were present, besides a
large number of citizens. The Grafton
was delivered by Rev. Mr.. Collier, of
Fremont, Ohio. 80 81 i''ss'. ~
The house of Mr.. Hiram Myers,
about two miles from New Lisbon, on
the Salineville road, was entered by
burglars on the I'd inst, while the
family were absent. A ten dollar bill,
five dollars in silver, lot of silver
spoons, gold mounted guard and a
gold ring were carried off. 81. Il =. 4, :,
The Salem Republican says Mr.. R.
Jones was robbed of his watch, valued
at $4OO at Vienna last week. A search
was made in the house of widow for
the property, which resulted in find
ing rolled up in piece of carpet, not
the watch, but the son of Mrs. E.,
who was just wanted to answer for
five horses he had stolen. The officer
let him go into another room to
change his clothing, and he escaped
through a window.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-10-14

The corporate authorities are put
ting in new sewer on the south side
of Main street, near the Catholic
Church. Also, a sewer on South
Chestnut street from the south end of
the Court House Park to near the
Union school buildings.
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n. II ID II TtTt =
r EGAL NOTICE.

7, EGAIL NOTICE. .. as,ag T., s-,...
Tursey Reed by her husband, James Reed. Rich
ard Scranton, and others, heirs of Joseph Scran-
ton, deceased Pllfsi, pS.l Lyman Farnam and
ais, heirs e Of yeSse , FarHam, deceased, Defts-
In heEourt OF common Pieas OF Portage Coun-
81 l,q,ii-5b 10 tg, Ohio. u fff...a .3.r..
To Lyman Farnam, Dolly Ann Frost, Edward
Faiiiam and Mary Bard, you will take notice,
that IuEsey Reed and others m 5 heirs of joseph
tember, "A. d. 1869, file their petition in the
Clerks office of the Court of Common Pleas, Of
Portage County and State of Ohio, against said
defendants. Setting forth that Jessee Farnanl
on the 1St day of March, A. d. 1924 made an
agreement in writing with ,, Joseph , Scranton,
upon the payment of the consideration money
therein mentioned, together with other lands)
Situate in Franklin in the county of Portafe
and State of Ohio, and known as being part of
on the north by lands owned by Joseph Heigh-
ton, on the east by Il line running north and
south through the cent e OF said lots No. 3S and
SO. and high water MARX Of the Pennsylvania
and Ohio Canal Reservoir i'll Lakes Pippin and
Brady, on the south by the south line OF lot No.
ant 9s ~ fe Wes ae re 9s ofS OF
more or less; that said Joseph Scranton under
said agreement went Into possession of SAID
lands with the knowledge and consent of said
Jesse Farnam, and made valuable and lasting
mlJr0Ven1 ents thereon; that the said Joseph
Scranton and his t6 said heI5 hage eyer sinfe &c
said Canal Company and now arc III the aetuaI
and peaceable possession of said premis es, that
said Jesse Farnam andIthe Executors Of his es-
tate, have long since been fully paid for said
premises, and that said. Jesse Firnan, his heirs
said Promises, bound by said eontrslcg to exc
cute and deliver to. said Joseph Scranton, his
heirs or assigns, Il deed of convey aiIce OF SAID
premises Said petition further sets forth that
neither the said Jesse Farnam nor his heirs nor
assigns have executed and delivered TO said Jo-
seph scranton or his heirs or assigns, any deed
of said lands, and prayin that said heirs of said
jesse .Farnam may be made defendants to said
petition, and that on the nal hearing of said
-oqsr, sssiSa sire of Slii-5ceets- Farnam NAV be
ordered to make a daot 60 said heirs of .InseI,h
Scranton. of said lands. go III IzI-7Z7Is
Said defendants are notified, that said case
viii beifor hearing at the next term OF our said
Court, or so soon thereafter as the same can be
heard. '1'r'5t - .4'-@'5 t--. -a "a -'i
:" TURsEY REED, ct ais
i By S. ID. MORTON, their Attorney.
Sept D. 1862 56-tt.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-10-14
"BARRErT's" the best thing yet.

MAD DoG.-We are informed that
dog was killed on Pratt street, last
Saturday, supposed to be affected with
hydrophobia. 1t is said that he bit
another dog.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-10-14

Mr.. JOHN HARMON left at our office
the other day, three very handsome
potatoes of the Peach Blow variety,
of the average weight of one pound
and half
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-10-14
~BARRErr's" Hair Restorative.

Mr.. VIM. NooNEMAKER has sold his
house and lot near the Diamond Glass
Works, and purchased a lot in Isaac
Phelps Addition, upon which he is
about to erect-a dwelling house.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-10-14

On Wednesday evening of last
week an old blind horse belonging to
FL. f. Carts, fell into well on Cleve-
land avenue, breaking it's neck.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-10-14

Mr.. L. KELLOGG has broken ground
for new sawmill on the ground late
ly purchased of John F. Beaver.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-10-14
"BARRErT's' saves your clocks"

THE PUBLIC DoMAIN.-The follow
ing sales of public lands were made
during the month of September, at
the land offices named: Springfield,
Mo-, $3.50 acres; Falls of st. Croix,
Wis, {, 1927 acres; Taylor's Falls, Min,
-5,1S6 acres.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-10-14

MEssRs. L. G. DODGE s. Co. are put
ting up a dwelling house on North
Sycamore street.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-10-14

YESTERDAY morning we had
slight furry of snow, the first of the
season.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-10-14
FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
OF RAVENNA, o.,
OPPOSITE ETMA BLOC OK.
rrcr- III rcrND 1853.


As q Home Institution, for the Aceon'n'odG-
tior of the People of Portage County.
We will endeavor in the future, as in the past,
to give preference and fill orders and supply
the wants and demands of our own county peo-
pie first.
win pay the Highest Market Rates for
Coupons, Gold, Silver and Premium unds
of all kinds.
Interest allowed on time deposits.
Revenue Stamps-all sizes, kept constantly
on hand and all orders filled promptly.
Special Deposits received without charge.
u. S. Bonds and Securities bought and sold
at best market rates.
Drafts drawn and cashed on all the principal
cities in the United States
Sight Drafts on England, ireland and all
cities in Europe.
Collections made on all points in the United
States, and prompt remittance made.
N d. CLARK, Prest.
G. E. WITTER, Cashier.
Nov g. 1863, If --.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-10-14

"BARRETr's the only Hair Pre-
server.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-10-14

A MATCH factory at Park Grove,
Cove, Maine, was burned last Monday
morning. Loss $4,000.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-10-14

The place to buy your Watches, Clocks an
JeweIry, is at NJ. MowEN's, No. 2, Etna Bloc
where you will always find good assortmen
and lower prices, than any other House in the
county.
Repairing done on short notice. All work
warranted. Sep3, 1s6s,tf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-10-14
Maehii1gs. Adjusted and Repaired.

Those having purchased machines of any
tfon, .inr their use, will be instructed free of
charge at their home, upon application by mail
or otherwise: II will be my aim to give entire
Address D.. g.. w BRADFORD, Agent,
Box Iii, Rayenua, Ohio.
S.jHaGEKR1sH, Agent at Kent3 -5I 46-tf.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-10-14

SILVER Medal awarded to "Bar-
rett's."
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CIIAD. OOAIIp,
Prop,r of the New England Hotel.

For 81 90, Brainerd & Mason will sell you 50
pounds of Brown sugar, that every other Sugar
Dealer sells for 14c per lb.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-10-14

CLEVELAND, o., Aug. 49, 1859.
Lean truthfully recommend the Hair Spring
Mattress manufactured by Mr.. II. w. Bane
having used them in our private family room,
as we'll as in the select rooms of the Hotel
They arc certainly worthy of the highest COM
mendation and patronage.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-10-14
Isv all Means go and See the New Mattress

BR1INERD & MASON have reduced the price OF
Flour 81, 90 per Barrel. They are selling Brain
crd's Best for $500, Florence, SIS per Sack
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-10-14
SECOND NATIONAL BANK,
OF RAVENNA, o.
Designated Depository of the

Q. s. Bonds and Securities bought, sold and
exchanged, at our counter, at best market rates
Stocks and Bonds, of all kinds bought and
sold on Commission, in New York, or any &C.
sired market.
Highest Market rate for SEQ and 1910
Coupons, Gold, Silver, and premium funds
of all kinds.
Drafts drawn and eashed on all the principal
Cities in the United States.
r Sight Drafts on England and Ireland and
Passage Tickets to or from those Cities at
New York rates.
Revenue Stamps-al sizes for sale.
Accounts and Depotits of business men and
individuals, received on most favorable terms
and prompt and liberal treatment guaranteed
Interest allowed on time deposits as may be
agreed upon.
VIII BEEBE, Cashier.
GEO ROBINSON, President.
Sent g. 1858, tt.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1869-10-14
New AdvertIsements.

a6PN. Kahn-Ready Made Clothing.
RG-D. w. Goss-Ncw Goods.
Sg-Be1dfngs & Arnstrong-Drugs, &c
sS=B. Little-Cash for Butter, Eggs, &c.
HSe Beecher s. Seymour-New Goods.
RSy-D. W. Hillyer-Force Pump
RB-A Ann, ,Gilbert-Administratr Sale OF Rea
Estate.
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y LOCAL NOTICES

ESP Barrett-Five Notices.
p6g-H. w. Bane-By all Means go and See the
New Mattress.
sSzeB eBrainerd & Mason-Two Notices.
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-12-30

the politicalis based. If any doubt oh this point, the attitude of pnr leading ispoliti-
 ticians ought to convince them. These fellows appreciate scheme with t'politics"
 in it, as. readily as aea ; New York legislature detects 8 bill with money in it. Could either the aRapnbli-
 cans or the : Democrats a of Con- neoticut see that the enfranchisement of woman could be turned to their party advantage, how long would the measure be delayed? It is for these reasons that we have always believed that too much was expected of this reform both by it's friends and by it's enemies. The chief evil is. af- ter all, the social dependence of woman.9 That evil will not immediately be reme- died by her political and legal enfranchise- ment. Still. equality before the law is a step in the right direction. aud snecessa- ry step towards that social equality we most of all desire to ]. see. The great reform comes when women cease to look upon husban d-catching as the chief end of their existence; when they cease to interest themselves, chiefly in the fripperies of dress and accomplishment
 suitable to that end, and to that end only; and when they learn dress and educate themselves with a view to life of useful ness and independence. s....... ya~, s
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-12-30
Pennington Savings Bank

nEPOSITS made in this bank on or before D Jan let, will draw interest from that date.
 Interest at the rate of six per cent. free of taxes has been paid on deposits for the last fifteen years. An extra dividend of one per cent has been declared for the lest six months. This bank holds . large surplus fund, as a guarantee to its depositors. Amount of funds Sept. l. 1869, $l,0l2 ,596. Business hours from to l2 .. m. and from to D. m.gAw sEI
 4lT ot SAMUEL 6. C0WLES, ,TreassFsr. \
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-12-30
e I.|N- T T FOR SALE,

YlHE VALUABLE HOTEL PROPER
 A TY. formerly owned and kept by Pierpont Edwards, Esq, and known as "The Kent Plains Hotel" The Property includesA large and com modlous Hotel. which has lately been re.painted tiguoas thereto at which . large and profitable business can be done-Ice House, Sheds, Barn, and all the necessary Out Buldings-and also, located in the beautiful village of Kent. It is suitable either for Hotel or Boarding House, or might be used for . Boarding School. It can be had at bargain, as the owner is determined to sell. For further particulars. enquire of the own. CT on the premises. SAMUEL U. CONN,
 Kent, Conn.,, Oct. 26. 1889. 29-wl0
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-12-30

lew Fall and Winter Goods -at'- sasNs el AT 'Af ua -a54s29R [ <, H.R. HA1r's, west aoshsn. sa'
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Litchfield enquirer., 1869-12-30
The Litchfield Enquirer, PgR1rszRp EVERY THURSDAY MORNING. BY O ss.s G. A. HIChOX, -aT First Building East of Court House, Litchfe1d, Conn. 44

 a5.a ... TERMS .....a1 3g SUBSCRIPTION PER ANNUM. Village Subscribers (by carrier). .......'.H so o In Single Wrsppers. i. xd,o.c. O0 So If not paid strictly in Advance ............. oo single copies, cents. ,x. No DEVIATION wHATKyTR FROM THE ABOVE TERMS. No subscriptions received for less than six months ..a- ADVERTISING. :. B. Fourteen lines or less-1 week, ...........A oy oy Each week thereafter ....: '..... ~ Probate and other legal advertisements. same .. Yearly advertisements ct the following rates: % One column, per annum e0 00 0 One half column .....':'':'':'''', S SS 00 One Square |" 1o " Businsss Cards, not exceeding half square, per annum, $5 00.-Obituary Notices in Prose or Poetry. five cents . line. aR All advortiseme to secure insertion, snoulo be accompanied by the Cash. &Y No transient advertisements taken, unless pau in advance.
 Book and Job Printing. All kinds of Book and Job Printing neatly and nn.,ns.s Cards. Wedding Cards, Bill Heads Labels.
 Rsli Tickets. Handbills. Pamphlets, 6c., 6c.,
 done in the best style. and as cheap as ~ any
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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1869-08-26
Our County Fair.

We are indebted to Mr.. Ed Borcherdt
for the following report:
The meeting called to consider the ques
ton of organizing County Fair, met
pursuant to call on Monday evening last,
at Klingholz Hall, and was very we'll at
tended.
Mr. Treat called tho meeting to order,
by motion to appoint DIR. Esston as
Chairman, which was carried; after which,
Mr. Ed. Borcherdt was appointed Secre
tary, and business Of the evening vas com
menccd. BY request, Mr.. Treat stated
the object of the gathering, which was to
organize eli Agricultural Society, aud hold
County Fair, after which, Mr. Esslinger
expressed his views on the subject.
Mr.. Carl Schmidt moved to appoint a
committee to select grounds, when the
Chairmen informed the meeting that suit.
able grounds had been selected; that the
owners of the race course, on the South
side, would give lease of that ground tc
the society for five or ten years, which
offer was accepted, and committee was
therefore unnecessary.
A motion was then made to appoint a
committee of five 10 draft a constitution
and by laws, and to have them prepared
prior to tie next meeting. Messrs. ChaS.
Essliuger, Wm. Bach, L. B. Treat, D. ].
Easton and Chas. FL. Walker were selected
as such Committee, and requested TO have
the articles prepared By the next meeting.
On motion Of Mr.. Treat, the Chairman,
DR.. Easton, was retained to Gil that Office
ut the future meetings Mr. Esslinger
then moved TO adjourn until two O'Clock on
Saturday afternoon pext, at the same place;
but on account Of the Republican County
Convention being held at that place, on
the same day, it was decided TO hold the
next meeting at the Court House on next
Saturday, at ] O'Clock p. NJ The neces-
sary business having been transacted, the
meeting adjourned according to motion.
Ed BoRcHERDT, Sec.
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The Income Tax.

As is generally known, the law for the
levy of a tax on incomes expires By limita
tinn next year, and this fact has given rise
to some discussion as to the propriety of re-
e1acting it, The chief argement against
the law is that it encourages perjury, by re-
quiring men to swear as to the amount Of
their income, when by swearing to a less
amount than they, in honesty. should, they
can cut down the amount of their tax
The same objection lies against all tax laws
which require a sworn statement of the
amount of property subject to taxation, and
the argument. if good in one case, is good
in ALL There is no doupt that May per-
sons have perjured themselves in making
their income returns-persons who pass in
the community for honest men With many
individuals an idea prevails that to cheat
the government is no crime, even if they
have to commit perjury to do it, or in other
words, they hold that an oath taken under
such circumstances is not binding. Such
an idea of moral obligation betrays a
moral obliquity that is startling. So long,
therefore, as this idea prevails it would
seem best to adopt that plan of tax>gather-
ing which offers no opportunity foi the
practice of these crimes. If every one were
strictly honest the income tax would per>
haps be as just levy as the government
could make, for if one made nothing be
would not have to pay any thing, while it
would fall the heaviest on those best able
to pay it. Without an income tax many
of the men with largest fortunes would pay
comparatively little. A business man may
make a vast amount of money without hav-
ing much taxable property in hand at the
time of assessment. The matter might be
met if the money in hand or the evidences
of it could be got at by the assessor, but
these things are in many cases as impalp-
able as the actual income. So that wheth-
er sworn statement is required or not, and
whether the tax be on income or on some>
thing else many persons will escape paying
what they ought. In case no sworn state
ment is required, there is the advantage
that no temptation is offered to the commits
sion of perjury, which is gain in moral
Iont of view
There is another strong objection to the
income tax as it now stands, aud that it is
hardest upon honest men and those who
work on salaries. If the law is re e-enacted
it should be amended in some important
points. The prospect now is, however,
that it will not be revived. Aside from the
objections to it already mentioned, it is dis
liked by business men as given an undue
publicity to their affairs. Men have a
right to keep their gains and losses to
them selves, and this right should not be
invaded without the ne esSities of the Gov
ernment are such that it cannot be avoided.
Nil. Nelos
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1869-08-26
Agriculture.

In another column we publish the pro
ceedlngs of the initiatory meeting of our
citizens last Monday night, for the pur
pose of organizing County Agricultural
Society.
We hope. that rs many farmers, from
the different towns In the county as possible,
will be in attendance at the. .adjourLs meet
ing next Saturday.
At that time the necessary article. OF
association will be ready for the acce ptance
and signatures of those wishing to become
members of the society; after which, O
meeting will be held for the purpose OF
clecting the pro per officers for the society
Then the time for the holding of our first
County Fair can be fixed and we pred ict
that the enterprise when again in this
county revived, will live long aud useful
l.fe.
Our county is, or may become, one of the
best agricultural counties in the State The
general quality and richness Of the soil is
above that of any adjoining county; and
ni VIC nave " ~ W MAKE our county the
best county in the State, is to first learn to
improve it; and having learned, then go to
work aud raise the standard and quantity
of the agricultural productions a hundred
per cont.
1t seems strange that our county has 90
long neglected ere,ything in the nature Of
public enterprises Nothing has seemed
TO interest our people outside their pri
vate business, their farming, their mer-
cbandizing, or their manufacturing.
The farmer has quietly raised his crops,
his horses and cattle, and quietly disposed
of them. The manufacturer has quietly
done his work, and as quietly received his
reward. No one, except perhaps his near
est neirhbofs or fiends, has ever known OF
tie skill or success Of our best workmen-
every man has lived within himself and for
himself.
Now, this is all wrong-our people
should be enabled to learn Of each other
and to profit by the experience Of each
other and in no other way can this be
done SO well as through the instrumentality
OF an annual County Fair.
BY all means let Us have one, and let it
be well sustained.