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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-03-03

The demand has been 50 great the last two
weeks. 1 have ordered four more half Chests of
that celebrated Tea imported by Kent Co., of
New York, and every pound warranted good, or
the money refunded There is such Tea
brsugtlt to this market only by the undersigned,
TRY it, r9sg.5 fse lgs- H. L. DAY,
a3, No. 8, Phenix Block.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-03-03

The new term of Hon. Luther Day
as Judge of the Supreme Court, COM
menced on Tuesday, the 22d llt. BY
this change Judge Brinkerhoof be-
comes Chief Justice.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-03-03

HoPEwELL JEWELL, Of aPalmyEas
cut a frightful cash in his cheek come
days ago. He was splitting wood,
when the ak caught on a clothes line,
and glancing off. cut him as above.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-03-03

That Shilling Sugar at H. L. Dayisf It beats
the world Have yea seen his H. 10 and 1ac?-
Just call in and look at it, His Syrup at 81 25 is
as good as you buy at $3.50. His genuine New
Orleans Molasses at IS can not be beat Call in
- DAYS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-03-03
More Goods COMING.

MrJ e Beatty has been in New York the
past week .urchasing Goods for No. 8 Phenix
Block, which are expected to arrive in few
days, and wilIbe happy tosee his old friends
and customers, at the old itand, formerly occu-
pied by him. and now occupied by H. L. Day
Call in
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-03-03

VIZ understand that Mr. lncRs
Rhodes has commenced prospecting
forcoal on his place about TIVE and 4
half miles east of this village, and that
the drill has been sunk tor the depth
of about fifty feet, but with what
prospect Of success we, are not ad-
yised.a 1ss 49, .ssssEs.z 81 6ss3s sfaE + -
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-03-03

JUDGE PORTER, of Newton town
ship, Trnubull county, fell from a
wagon in which hewas standing, and
struck the back of his head upon the
frozen ground, and suffered serious,
and it is feared fatal injuries.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-03-03

A MoSsTRE EGG.1-Mr. S. N AM
drews, of Rootstown, exhibited at
our sanctumy On Saturday las, goose
egg which measured II inches the
long way and 81 the shortest and
weighed II ounces. Eggstraordinary.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-03-03

A FIRE occurred at Galveston, Tex
as, on the night of the 23d ult., which
destroyed property estimated at ST.
100000 in value.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-03-03

Rem. f. j. ALDEN, pastor of the
Rootstown Congregational Church,
delivered his farewell discourse last
Sabbath.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-03-03

A few days ago Mr.. Oliver Green,
inflicted a severe wound III his foot
by the glaneing of his AK while chop
ping wood.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-03-03

A MONKEY was killed by a dog be.
longing to the night watchnsan on the
A. g.. G. w. Ry., about a week ago,
in the tamarac swamp near Calhoun.
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We clip the following from an. ex-


WE clip the following from an. ex-
change, as it is especially applicable
to those Youngsters who disgrace
themselves and disgust others by
staring young ladies. out of counte-
nance, in the halls of churches. Boys,
your good clothes will not atone for
your want of self-respect in the eyes
of respectable people.
A great many of our Young men
have aeg uired a habit of 1oafing
around the doors OF our churches after
the congreg alton is dismissed. 1t is
very ungenteel, and should be stopped.
Young men should take their duici-
meas to church, and then there would
be no occasion to hang around the
step.
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Have You Seen

The largest stock of Drugs. Medicines, &C, IN
ne County, at L. p. BkeAINERD q SON.
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TEACHERS ExAMINATIoN.-L Sat
urday was regular examination day
and the teachers and would-be teach.l
ers of the county to the pumber of II
betook themselves to our seat of JUS
tice for the purpose of ofsatisfying the
Ito them awfuD triuInyiratex of their
fitness for the position of instructors
of the young ideas in the art of shoot
ing. The Court room was pretty well
| filed, and it was easy to see by the
blanched faces aud trembling fingers
of many Of the young Misses that
this wasttheir first examination, and
that, although confident of being quail
flied for the responsible position of
teachers, they were doubtful Of the
| result Of the present trial. Hlwas a
day of interest to the spectators who
seemed alive to the incidents Of the
occasion. w. P.'lHussey, Principaloof
our Union Schools, Rev. E. 3. Mason,
! andJ. d. Horton, Esq, conducted the
examination, and we will say for the
gentlemen that they displayed a con-
sideration for the feelings of the can
i didates that was commendable, and
materially helped them in regaining
that self-control which some of them
had lost at sthe outset, and enabled
them to pass more creditable exam
ination than they otherwise would. ID
The following exhibits the number
of teachers who secured certificates oi
qualification with the terms of the
same, and the number of applicants
rejected.
LIST class, for "a months .,.....:. s
I'd " g I8 .... ]
J, Sd g 2. is q. IL
4 4th 6 ....... Is
II AsCJcStou -, .;,. - - .'s.' -
Total applicants. u
---------Ses-~----
LENT commenced YESTERDAY, if'z5ss
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Bleached sheetings and Shirtings.
"a, rs A, 5-4, 6-4, "A, "a and 104 Bleached
Shirtings. Sheetings and Pillow Case Goods, OF
best qualities, and very cheap, at 3zI
DAYS
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-03-03

Tue ME- Church pf this village.
will hold its next quarterly meeting
the 18th, and 10th inst. r,.sere,r
Mr.. WILLIAM PRICE was again cho-
sen Superintendent of the County In
firmary, on Saturday last. There
were six applicants: = 4 ~ fs-s,,FE.s ~,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-03-03

THE citizens of Palmyra and sur
rounding towns have subscribed over
$1,000 for the purpose of building a
church edifice on the site of the one
destroyed by fire on the night of the
Dist nit.
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New wAdrertisenents. 4

HSyeE. H. Collins-Etna Book Store.
Hf57@ Portage County-Teachers' Institute
EfSE-A. a Eline-B Builders Attention 5
KsssPs Amelia A. .sWolfronl-LeSai Notice &
LOCAL NOTICES.
pSs- A. G. Mason-D Davis Shutele Sewing Ma
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OF RAvENNA, o.

q. 8. Bonds and Securities bought sold and
exchanged, at our counter, at best market rates
stocks ard Bonds, Of all kinds bought and
sold ON Commission, in New York, or any de-
sired iaaTkef.k -
Highest Market rate fot $50 and 1o-4o
Coupons, Gold, Silver, and premium funds
OF all kinds
Drafts drawn and cashed ON all the principal
Cities in the United States.
Sight Drafts on England and Ireland and
Passage Tickets to or from those Cities al
New York rates
Revenue StaImps-au sizes for sale
ACCOUNTS and Depotits Of Business men and
individuals, received on most favorable terms
and prompt and liberal treatment guaranteed
Interest aiiowed on time deposits as msy be
agreed upon.
WI BEEBE, Cashier.
GEO RoBIEsoN, President. ~
Sent q 1888. IT, @filt1 ~ f-s54ss 2 r -
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Tn&nrNcnn

L
This country isbeiBg crossed with numerous
railroads reaching from every direction to Sioux
City. Iowa.. SIX railroads ysfliibe completed to
this city within enc year. lne7 is already in
operation connecting us with Chicago and the
U 7. Railroad and Two nore W ill he completed
to this CITY within year connecting us with
Dubuque and Mctsregor direct Three more
will be completed within q year, connecting us
direct with st. Paul. Mimi, Yallkton Da.S land
Columbus, Neb,~on the U. p. K. r.. The Mis-,
I souri, River gives us the mountain trade. Thus :
it will heseep that,nO. section OF country offers =
such unprecedented advantages for business
speculation ami anaking q, fortniie fFor the
/ country is being populated, and towns and cit
les arc being builtaltnost beyond belief Every
man who takes a Homestead now will have =
railroad market at his own door And any en-
terprising young man, with q small capital, can
establish himself IN Q permanent and paying
business, if be selects thesright location and
right branch of trade. Eighteen Years residence
lin the western country, andia large portion of
the time employed as lercantile agent in this
country, has made me familiar with the branch
: es OF business and the best locations of this Z
country. For 81 remitted 10 me. / will give
truthful and definite answers to all questions
this subject desired by such persons. Tell them
the best place to locate. aid Whist businessiiS {
uSercrowied, and what branch is neglected. !
Address DANIEE. SCO3T -'7-'4
fBox 1866 S Z. Com OF Emigration.
Feb. ~. go 7S-fs sEA7fs Sioux City, Iowa
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MANTUA, Feb. %. 1870.
From the Medical and Surgical Reporter.
Asi.lss OBITUARY.
C. G. srEpNAN. M d.

y. u. STEDAAN, M. ID.
On Thursday evening, October 2Sth. the o. E.
Society OF bellevue Hospital Medical College
met for the purpose of transaeting their usual
routine of business, which having been disposed
Of, Doctor Edward e. Harwood, the President,
announced the death of &. &. Stedman, NJ D., d
former Secretary, and alluding to his past ca
reer, spoke of the high estimation in which the
Diseased gentleman had been held by all who
knew him On motion it was unanimously,
ResotreJ, That committee be appointed to
draft suitable resolutions, and Doctor McDon-
aid, of the Kings County Hospital was request
ed TO prepare an eulogy which was read at the
asst session of the society, together with the an
nexed resolutions. 80
NV Whereas, The o. lE. Society No 1, of Bellevue
Hospital Medical College have heard of the de-
mise of DR.. G G: stedman, q former Secretary
of this organization, gentlemanNesteemed for
his many valuable qualities as man, student
and practitioner. I.,.,
Resolced, Therefore that we recognizes in the
death of our former associate d loss to the Pro-
fession at large, and while bowling to the will OF
Providence, beg leave to condole with his be.
reaFed family. .ssys xs-4s,s-, So
Resolced, That q copy Of these resolutions ex-
pressive of our own feelings upon this sad occa.
Sion he entered on the records of the society and
u copy sent to one or more Medical Journals fol
publication; and to his wife and familg.5a Is. q
| R0pr W
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-03-03

Col p. Brainerd . Son, for your Coffee
a. Taa 7stf
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-aAsNnTPkE9EMrTIolNsi..E'

IL '1-.-1-- .I-Al4- - - - -.
lshave compiledta full. concise ind complete
statement, Plainly limited. for the information
of'persons isltending. to take up Homestead or
Pre-empriou. in tbs portion of the Vest, en-
bracing Iowa. Dakotah and Nebras ka-and 9TH
er sections. 1T explains how to secure 160 acres
o. rich Farming 14and for nothing. six months
before you letveyonf home, in this most healthy
clii.ate, In short iseontains just such instr,lc.
tion as is needed by those Intending to make a
home and fortune IN the rich lands of the WeStS
will send one OF those printed guides to any per
SON sending me 70 cents The information alons
which it gives is worth s. to anybody, Meuwho.
came here two and thfee years ago. and took q
farm, are to-day independent.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-03-03
. ElT TILE UPts

! - \
: Desiring to close up all my accountS by tie
20th of March persons hayingclaims against me
are requested to present them by that Time, and
persons Knowing themselves indebssd 60 me wifi v
please. call and settle ut their earliest conye-,,
nienec. e tf-5 afFt 1tL 47sA lssssts as
! With siewto close out ny. stock o goods byg
fthattime. viii sell -.
soR Maple i3et<teatas at $4Fs each 's'soN'N
90 e Black Walnut BeSlsteatls.l st $5.15 eachsaB
Extension Tables SIPS per foot.
II breakfast Ia bless $45a eaeh.e&s i.I1Fs
q & Lounges. $40 to SIS each.
II BUREAUS, $40 to So each. siel - tt,s,i +''ss
I 1 Chamber sett, Ash so. -.-z.ss..
= sBook Cases. $25-$35. 70 Af-tA ''i.,f
= Common chairs, $4zap 4. - y4tess7t 4 a.sE5
Cane AZ hairs, IS 10 SIS.
And ether articles t8o rSihaerous to mention.
together With Large stock u Erockerysl Glass AZ
ware. ana LOOKING -GlasSeS at prices cores
poadingly, low, This is a gnod chance to save 3
money to those who want the goods.
> Feb. 18th, 1870. tIFs u q. PHILLIPS. zTe3
MY STORE a.
is now for sale-a three story brick with Base
mens and we'll adapted for the Furniture and
Crockery business, st
PRICR Sd 900 80;
Possession given April list $50
Rsvenna, o.. Feb 10 ls7O-ys,tf : -,
q "a
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-03-03

NJ ID II. WBANE has for sale some
Ne LIE twenty County Rights OF the
Spring toldiug Hair Mattress, in Fee simple,
aud is the sole Agent for sse OF Ri ghts in all
the Western anu southern STATES. County and
State Isights seIaion reasonable terms. Persons
des,iroIs Of a1barking in lucrative business
will please call III. W. B.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-03-03
Wells Folding Hair Spring MattFsSs,t
Repairing Old Hair mattresses,
BoLsTERS and, PILLOWS. of Pure

! A53Vy1-SILFlo and z PlIAU3FSs OF p 1re| :.
White CurIed Hair, ,-,-
which proves to be a great luxury. when used.
ti ne W VIII receive IN exchange for new WORK Old
much worn, and all kinds of Produce at III MaTket
Price. Having located himself permanently in
Rayenna he solicits the public patronage, feel-
Ing confident that he can Renter general satis-
fIction as he uses NO inferior goods in his man
nfactory, and employs none but first class me-
ehunics. 5'sf 1914 % Afsis.a 5st8 iEts!
Than kful for the very Liberal patronage that
has already been bestowed, he politely invites
continunn OF faYors.l > tf5! s=sl.l fs{t's
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-03-03

JonN Ewing, Of Edinburgh had the
degree of NJ. D. conferred upon him
by the Cleveland Medical College last
Thursday.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-03-03

ALMOST A FIRE.-At about two
O'Clock last Thursday afternoon, d fire
was discovered in the ridge Of The
roof Of 5utherland's 3 Shoe Store, near
the chimney, ION Main Street. The,
alarm was given and instantly a crowd
gathered near the spot, but single
pail of water soon exffnguished the
flames before much damage was done.
The fire caught from spark from the
chimney lighting upon the roof.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-03-03

/ The 1Phifologian Society are pre-
pairing dramatic entertainment to be
given on Thursday evening, March
18th. The plays selected are "The
Seven Clerks or Tho iThree Thieves
and the Denouncer," and "The Char
coal Burner" The plays are good ones
and the characters will besweH ysus-
tained. - GdrrettsciIe Journal.
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Note from the county Examiners. ,:i us,,

Note from the County Examiners.
The Board of Examiners deeming it highly
importaHt that the teachers the eogilty should
avail themselves OF the best means OF self-im-
proye,nents do earnestly urge, upon them the
DuTY Of attending this Institute. = g.
a special meeting for the Examination OF
teachers, viii be held during tnat week. .zs >
'i5ossgI - 2 49, 81 W. p. HUSSEY,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-03-03

aItQ luS CIa6TdCttFS Will OCs-sWcAA g6uoss
tained. Il GdrrettsUiue Journal.
ifffi --------.-see-
By reference to call published else
where in this issue, it viii be seen
that the Portage County Teachers In
stitute will be held this Village,
commencing on Monday the 2sths inst,
and continne through fhesweek. Some
of the most eminent teachers of the
Stateshave been engaged, ahd)all the
teachers in the county will doubtless
attend.
SALE. OF REAL fEsTATE--F. O.!
Wadaworfll has sold his house and lot
on North Prospect Street to Messrs.
Ranney d Seymour 8 eonsid deration,
81, ,350.i ze9 .Iaasiss 3sfIs = sl.sllt19 = S.
Messrs. Ranney & Seymour have
sold to f. o. WadsWorth LOT No. q in
Hoods. Addition; consideration, $3.50.
Ranney &c Seymour have sold five
lots in their addition to Rodney Z.
Phelps !; consideration 81 900. "a
1 .
I .PoLIoY PAID-Last Friday, the
General Agent for Northern Ohio, of
1.-The Continental Life Insurance Com
pany, of New York; MrEJ Ayers,
called on Mrs. C. G.. Stedman, of this
village, and paid to her The sum of So
00O,. the amount of a policy Of insnr-
ance on the life of her late husband
in that company, notwithstanding the
lively correspondenee which is said
to have, been Kept up for come time
lpast to induce the company to with
hold payment Of the, amount, and,
the same time continued DR.. A, Bel
ding as az ezaif1lining d zig saFgeah IF the
company. z....,.. ...,sr
| SERIOUS Acc1DENT.-On Monday
afternoon Mr.. James Stokes who was
engaged in driving ateamJ for 5W.lP,
Clark hauling ice to LittIe's, ice-heuse,
from Mother Wards Pend" wai
was very seriously injured by the run
ming away of the team. In descend
| ing bill on the road this side Of the
lpond, he discovered that one of the
tugs had become unlocked and she
put down the braketo stop the Eaggn
The horses became unmanageable and
started upon run, when the tongue
of the wagon fell down and he was
thrown violently to the gronndsuudsl
the feet of the horses, one aof which
!. stepped upun his head, the cork of the
d shoe cutting cash in the back part O
! the skull. Two wheels of the wagon
which was heavily loaded with ice
also passed over his head inaicting
number of terrible wounds. He was
Z taken up insensible and brought to
this village, and DR.. D. r. Greenlee,
of the firm Of Belding q Greenlae,
r was called in and dressed the wounds
and properly cared for the nnfortunata
man. The injuries are Of such seri-
GUS nature as to render his recoverJ
i very doubtful. -s- s. sssssss
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: n
RAyENNA LUMBER YARD
scar A. ! q. W. Ry. Depot.


r EGAL NOTICE.-Alonzo H. Wolfrom
~ late of Ravenna, whose present residence
y reported to be West Windsor, Eaton County
Michigan, will take notice that a melia a. w Oh
FROM, did on the 25th day of February, Al D.,
1870 file her petition in the Office Of the Clerk of
the Court of Common Pleas, within and for the
county OF Portage and State of Ohio, chargi ng
the said Albnzo H. ,Wolfrom, with having viii
{ fully abantioned her without good cause, and re-
ing that She f.iay be decreed reasonable alimo-
my, and that ttefenlant's real estate situate in
safd eonney OF Portage, and described in said
petition VIII be for hearing at the next term of
said Gonft.5 = - AMELIA A.. WOLFkOM e.
ByaW. b! THOMAS, her Attorney % T.
Dated this I'd day of March, 1870. 79-ew.
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CAUTION.--ALL PERSONS ARE HERE
~ by cautioned against pureh sing a certain
note executed by mo 10 one Alt;sd ingalls, for
thesutn OF one hundred and 1fss .os.Afs, dated
October iS 1852, as.the same was obtained by s
fraud, and is entirely without consideration.
II JOHN SWEENEY O. a
SuIleld, o., February 81, 1870. Is.Sta
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In Salem, on Sunday last, thirty
eight persons W ere admitted to mem
bership in the Presbyterian Church,
and five each. in the Methodist and
Baptist. The meetings of the Young
Mems Christian Association were re-
sumed this week, in the Methodist
Cb,,.ob ~, tl,ot ,3lac,s fssifh.k zs2 T affa
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-03-03

COMMODORE CHAMPLAIN, the COM
mander of the Scorpion in the battle
of Lake Erie died in Buffalo iou the
Goth ult. 1t was on his ship the first
and last guns ofthe conflict were fired.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-03-03

OK Saturday evening, the 18th ult.,
the Salem Coal and Iron Company Or
ganized by the election Of the follow
ing officers President, Samuel Chess
man; Vice. Presidents Joeltf Sharp;
Secretary, Leonard Schilling : Treas
urer, T. c. Boone; Superintendent,
John Baker. 1t is the intention of the
Company to develop their.~resourees
as speedily as possible; There. sis;
without doubt, success IN store for
those controllingatle work. Z saFs
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-03-03

JOHN MILLS LACY, of Newcomers
town, Tuscarawasr county, died last
week, aged SO years and % days. He
was soldier of the war of 1872, and
a man much respected, by his neigh
bors and acquaintances.ax .slalI sLda.a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-11

REPUBLIC PROCLAIMED AT TOULOUSE
Radical Journals Suppressed In Paris
The Situation at the Front.
The French Hold the Vosxes.
The PruSians Massing al Their Ease.

LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE Paris Steele says
+" The municipal elections, as far as heard from,
show triumphs for the democratic candidates -
lie Frdncdis states the situation thus The
French hold the vosges and their passages.
The Prussians are massing st their ease.
The Opiasos NaSioadle says -" 1t Is reported
that the restoration OF the defenceso Of Paris is
farce. A few scattered diggers are employed
and kept 1T work to delude the public"
PARIS, August 1.-THE Rsrel and Rappel,
radical Journals, which were seized last night.
have been entirely suppressed by a ministerial
decree published to-day.
The position Of Prefect Of the Seine, hereto
Ssre held by Henri Chorreau, now Minister. /. OF
the Interior, will not be filed rs affairs OF the
city and the prefecture OF the police will here
after be under the control of the Minister of
the Interior. -Four new Senators are 20 he
named, among them Pietri.
La Literte says lot Of crazy fellows tried this
morning to proclaim Republic at Toulouse.
The same journal says: The last Official act of
Duke de Grammont was the signing OF the
treaty with England to secure the neutrality or
Belgium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-11
More Indian Deviltries - ChOctaw
Electtyn.
IelA3r0pAea k9clUeiveLr 20 The Epenind Star.

MEMPHIS, Aug. 11.-Indian affairs, near Fort
Sill, are still unsettled, and Cheyennes are still
committing depredatiOns. A Texas party of
twenty Indians attacked Whaley's ranch, near
the mouth Of Little Wachita, Texas, on July
18th, killing l.. G. Ware, Of Illinois, and wound
dans raided Cook and Montague counties. Tex
as, killed Mr.. COosier and carried of his wife
and five children; also wounded several other
people. Sixty Of the 9th L. s. cavalry, of
Jacksboro', Texas, pursued the Indians and
attacked them. severe fight ensued, i'm
which two soldiers were killed and six wounded.
Two Indians were killed and several wounded
The troops fell back to Jacksb0ro'' and being
reinforced pursued the Indians, but could not
overtake them. All the COmanches have left
the war camps and gone OFF together. 1t is
Apaches and Cheyennes still hold together.
The general election of the Choctaw Nation
took place wednesday. The result is not vet
known. There were three candidates for chief:
Forbes Sellers, VIM. Bryant and Coleman Nell
son.