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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-02-23

OLD DR.. Sterns, of New London, in
his latter years, kept drug store. A
gentleman one day purchased cigar
of the Doctor, and lighting it, began
to smoke.
"Piease do not smoke in the store,"
said DIR. S. politely, ''it's against our
rule"
"But you sell CIGARS rejoined the
gentleman-"sell' 'em to smoke, don't
you?"
eyes, sir, we sell CIGARS" replied
the Doctor, little sharply-"and ave
sell 1,hysic; but are don't aHoac at to
operate IN the store.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-02-23
DER Goor LooKIs sHSow-


oh. dot shnow dot goot lokin shnew.
Which makes yon der silky out. on tings below;
Und yoost on der hause where der shingles vas
grow,
You come NIT some coldDess, vherefer you go;
Waiting und phlying und nging along.
Goct lokin shhow, you dond Good done wrong.
Efen of you make some oldt gals schcek-
Ii makes noting tinerent. ofer das sheudiesom
freak,
Goot lookin shnow. Won der CLOUDS py der silky,
You bully NIT cold vedder, and baily yoh
high
Oh dot shnow dot goot Iookin shnow
Yoost dis way und dot, you make When you go;
Fhiyin aroundt you got madness nit fun,
Und fhreeze makes der nose OF efery Won;
te,s-s Lafcin, running. init gwickness go py.
Yoost shopping leedie, lhen pooty gwick
Und efen der dogs dot vas out in der vet,
Wood shnab at der beces which makes dhere
hedt.
Der peobbIcs vas crazy, und cadtlles wood crow
Und say how you vas, you goot lookin sIncw.
Und gwick you dhere, und der redder
did shnow,
Obey shpeak ont in doncs so shweeder as low
Und der shleigh-riders. too, gone Ply in der
lite.
You dond Good dhem, dill quite out of site
Schwim immin shkimmen, fhirdin dhey go
Rocht on der tob of dot goot lookin shnow.
Dot shnow vas White CLEAN, when it comes der
silky down,
Und yoost so muddy like mud; it of
der town,
To been Walked py as dwo hoondret fife
Dill gwick. yoost lookin piesk like der
shtrect-
Veil, vas yoost lookin Eonce so goot like dot
shnow.
But tumbled me OFF und way did go;
Eicht SO CLEAN, like der nut dot growed on der
shtreet
vas schraped Won der pots on. of der peobles
Dinkin und schworin, 1 like of die
To been shift like a mackerel nit no one to
buy.
While trink some lager to get shquare
meal,
afraid Won der CHESTS mine body wood
Got in HimmcI, how ish dot? Vas gone down
When once vas so viteness like dot good lookin
shnow?
Yah, FOR dhruc, 1 vas told You, pure
8 like dot shnow.
Nit plainly of lofe, Ton mine heart out vas grow;
dnk Won dhen efery und dhey dink Won
haf two,
Und humbugged nit fhladeries, dots
yoost dhey do
Mine Fadder. Mudder, Gabrudder. der same,
Vas loose me sympades, und forget
vonce mine name,
Und dot raskals who comes of me in der tark-
py mite.
Il Wood gone plocks got of my site
Der coat Won mine lecks and poots of mine toe,
Vas not cleaner as dose of dot goot lookin shnow
II vas gwecr it should been dot goot lookin
shnow
Good made bad man NIT no where to go;
Zee Und how gweer it wood been, yoost pehindt
tay,
Ofer der hall und das Wind mine pody wood play,
TIobbin. skibben, und me dedt like ell =
Mine mat got oop, efer 4 voord Good
shpell.
To been zeen by der peoples who vas walk of der
aNG. .N town, G#eE3H Hta "a
Who vas dickled nit pleasures of der shnow vas
come down,
yeost lay der ground, und gone died nit woe.
Nit pedgwildts und billows, der good
- t,.fssss lookin snow. ~ p
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-02-23
INsEPARABLE TWINS.


The Siamese twins are among the
most remarkably united twins the
world has latterly known. In the
year 100, Eliza and Mory Chalnurst
were born in Kent, England, united
twins. They lived in this condition
thirty-four years, and then one died.
1t was proposed to cut them apart, and
she was dead six hours after her part
ner. Two girls were born fastened
together in Edinburgh, many years
ago. The food one ate nourished the
other, but often when one slept the
other would be wide-awake.0- They
lived seven years.
In 100 Helen and Judith were born
at PresbHrgh, Hungary, united back
to back. They lived twenty three
years. Judith was always feeble
Helen always we'll and strong; yet
they both died at the same moment
In 1856 two children were born unit
ed as Helen and Judith were. They
are said to be living in Texas at this
moment. They are entirely different
in dispositions and temperaments, and
often have bitter cuarrels. Lazarus
and John Colorado. born at Geves in
1917, lived many years. The attached
AuO oOuzi,
hung with his head downward's from
the lower part of the chest of Laza-
rus. This double monster married
and had several children, who were
perfectly and admirably developed
They all visited Scotland in 1642.
At the Court of James III, of Scot
land, there lived man, double above
the waist, and single below it. The
two heads learned several languages,
and often debated together The two
halves also engaged in angry fisticuffs.
This monster lived % years. One of
the bodies died several days before the
other DR.. Boehm, a celebrated Ger
man surgeon, recently cut asunder two
female children, aged five years, who
were joined like the Siamese twins
One of the girls died on the day of
the operation. The other was, at last
accounts, alive, and in the best of
health.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-02-23
THE AGED srRANGER.


81 was with Grant''-the stranger said;
Said the farmer: '' Say more,
But rest thee here at my cottage porch
For thy feet are weary and sore"
81 was with Grant''-the stranger said;
Said the farmer: NAY, no more
prithee sit ut my frugal board
And eat at my humble store.''
:" How fares my boy-my soldier boy.
OF the old Ninth Army Corps?
warrant he bore him galIantly
M In the smoke and battle roar?s'
knew him not,' said the aged man,
"And as remarked before,
Twas with Grant, Nay, nay, 1 know
s Said the farmer, :. Say no more;''
HE fell in battlc--I see, alasl
( Thou dids't smooth these tidings o'er--
Nay; speak the truth, whatever it be.
Though it rend my bosom's core.
How fell he-with his face to the foe,
- UNFOLDING the flag he bore?
o! say not that my boy disgraced
The uniform that he wore?''
'Icannot tell.' said the aged man.
'And should have remarked before,
Thet was with Grant-in Illinois
Some three years before the war;
Then the farmer spake him never a word,
But beat with his fist full sore
That aged man who had worked for Grant
Some three years before the war.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-02-23

A NEW ARITHMErIo.-Sick gent
(going into whisky shop):.. Well,
! believe / will spend my dime in
crackers, this morning..
Barkeeper hands him crackers,
which he tastes az can not stand
them, give me some brandy for the
crackers" Barkeeper gives him some
brandy; he pours it out, smells of it
shakes his head T" "don't think 1 can go
that; give me some whisky, for the
brandy" Barkeeper hands him out
the whisky; he turns out full glass,
drinks it down and starts out.
BarkeePer-t Hold on therei you
have not paid me for that whisky"
Sick gent-"I gave you the brandy
for that whiskey, sir"
r. Well; you amt paid me for the
brandy, sir"
8 gave you the crackers. for the
brandy, SIR"
o.. Well, you amt paid me for the
crackers"
Well, sir, you have your crackers
yet"
Barkeeper said no more.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-02-23

A VERY desirable farm located about I:
"A mile south of the center of ROotstown
township, containing nearly 81 acres. about
80 of which is excellent timber land, with large
sugar bush, the balance is under a state of good
cultivation. Apple and peach orchard of choice
fruit. Farm wen watered. Three good wells,
one good cistcrn, aside from springs and
streams of living water on the farm. Build
ings in good repair. There are two dwelling
houses. ono large and one small. Large bank
house and other out buildings The above
property is now offered on very reasonable
terms. Enquire on the premises or of
G.. p REED,
jig -W ID .r al Rarenna. Ohta.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-02-23
KISS MY WIFE Or FIGHT.


There are few married men who are
not averse to seeing their wives
kissed; but correspondents relates
the particulars of a case in which a
newly welded Benedict felt himself
insulted because his wife was not
kissed. The bridegroom in question
: was a stalwart young rustic, who was
known as formidable operator in
II =. free fight" His bride was bloom
lEae ing and beautiful country girl only
Je sixteen years of age, and the twain
zt1 were at a party where number of
young folks of both sexes were en-
5 joying themselves in the good, old
SO fashioned style. Every girl was called
.iigl out and kissed, except r., the beauti-
ful young bride aforesaid; ;. and, al
though there was not a youngster who
was not dying to taste her, lips, they
were restrained by the presence of her
ing the party with look of sullen
dissatisfaction. They mistook the
cause, for suddenly he expressed HIM
SELF
Rolling up his sleeves. he stepped
into the middle of the room, and in
tone of voice that secured marked at
tention, said:
Gentlemen, 1 have been noticin'
- how things have been working here
for some time, and l amt satisfied. /
don't want to raise fuss, but"
What's the matter, John? ?" in
quired a dozen voices. "Have we
=. done anything to hurt your feelings ?"
- .'Yes, you have. Here's every girl
in the room has been kissed nigh a
Dzen times apiece, and there's my
wife, who's as good as any of 'em,
hasn't had single kiss; and now /
just tell you, if she don't get as many
~ kisses the rest of the night as any
other girl, the man that sights her has
got me to fight-that's all. Go ahead
with your plays, boys"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-02-23

CoURTING is an irregular active
transitiVe verb, indicative mood, pres
ent tense, third person, singular num-
Der, and agrees wfth-all the young
girls. ssae tE.n
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-02-23

WE are told "thc evening wore on"
but we are never told what the eve
ming wore on that occasion. Was il
he close of summers day?-[ Judy.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-02-23
They are World Renowned:

7 A NYTHING you want done IN the line Of Bill
"A Heads, Cards, Posters, Pamphlets, &c, be
sure and come 10 the Press ONCE on Chestnut
Street. north end Of Empire Block.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-02-23

ESOR Posters, Hand Bills, Bill Heads, Sc
u come the Press Qflice, op.Chestput, Syeet
north end Of EmRjSe Raeef.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-02-23
root WARMERS!

Don't ride with cold feet, when you can buy
one of those Soap Stone Foot Warmers for IS
cents.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-02-23
Tubular. Kerosene Lanterns,
CROSS-CUT >SAWSi

If you want q saw of the best make, easily
kept in order, and that saws very fast and easy,
call and get one of the celebrated sScott TOOTH
of " Disstons' - make. 1 have also Mill, Drag,
Wood and Hand Saws of best makes.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-02-23
H A r. DIVA r e

I'll a II DINA Il E
FOR THE
WINTER TRADE OF
L g z Q
}
You viii always ind full line Of the follow:
ing Goods in our Stock, OF which We Keep foli
and complete assortment together with COM
plete stock of Hardware:
Hesteraas, IRON Co.'s Celebrated Braad Of
Iron,
Sharon H0rse-sIs0e Iron,
Genuine Nor,cay Iron, from, S-s Square 10
Norseay Nail Rods--" BeHSoH," 2a
Rhode Island Horse-Shees,
BURDENS Horse-ShOes, Gsa "a
P,ttnass's & Ausabfe Rorse NniIs,
Ielrfs' Patent Toe CaIks,
Cast Steel, English spr-inS Stses,
Sleigh Shoe and Tire Steel,
Bob-sfed Shoes and Bolts,
RUSSELL. Bardseu & Wards and PHitadel-
PSsin Bolfs,
Cleveland Spring Co.'S Springs,
Kfitch d Cranes Aries, .- 4
Ihi,aose Szseins c,,ss Cos.saon Azles,
Carriage Maker's Goods of oil Kinds.
Disston's Scott Tooth,
Great American and Nomrareil Cross Cut Saws.
20 dozen, our brand of Axes, at S, ,25
and 81, 80 each,
Tubular Lanterns at $1,50.
Largest Stock of Horse Blankets in
1915, $500, $3.50, $500, $3.50,
q S5,00up to $500 each,
Lap Ropes, $500 to $500 each,
Meat Cutters and Suffers,
Rat and Mouse Traps, Steel Traps Of
all sizes,
Ponton Patent Fluting Irons, at $500
each,
Large Stock of Double and Single
Shot Guns, at $4,00, $500, 500
$3.50, 5000, $1,000, $500, $500,
$4,000, $1,000, $500, $500 each,
Oriental Powder, best in town,
Shot, Caps, Wads, Flasks, Shot Pouch
es, SC, &c,
Sadd Irons, best quality at Sc per lb.
Largest stock of Whips in the Coun-
ty, from 15c to $500 each,
Razors from SOC to $500, and Strops
to match.
We are Headquarters on
Table and Pocket Cutlery,
Have large Stock, and sell less than anybody
else.
Hay Knives at 81, % and $3.50 each,
Genuine English Cable Chains, all
Horse Brushes, Curry Combs and
Cards,
Patent Cattle Ties and Rope Halters,
Manila and Jute Ropes, 4 to IL
inch,
Broom Wire and Twines of all kinds,
Lead Pipe, all sizes, Cistern Pumps
Cheap,
Baltimore and Continental Cutting
b Boxes, at $1,000, $500, $1,000,
$500, $4,000 and $500 each,
Bnrrell's Patent Corn Shelters, at
= $1,000,
Soap Stone Foot Warmers,
Sleigh Bells from $1,00 to $500 per
Strap.
Stock and prices. feeling confident we can offer
you such inducements as will secure your trade. !
Il. RICHARDSON Il SONS,
1151y. - No. o. Phenix Block. Ravenna. o.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-02-23
LYMAN s. WARD.
!. ADril 4 fSm-tf
1TLXNFTC MILLS.

Having discontinued our Store. we shall here.
nlter deliver our Flour and Feed from the Mill.
we nave maue arrangements with Brainard a
pirpg ii, g store re- wim 6s promptly allied. Our pricc
N.r,A :. ,,.o iSSitSSG. BRADFoRD 90.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-02-23
Valuable Farm for Sale.

e Admrs. of u. o. &c
II. STUART, Attorney.
February Sth, 1871, 128-4w.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-02-23
No. 3. cNorth Side Etna Block.
am now daily receiving p general assortment
of SeaSonable goods
FEED GU TTE R 8

Fl Il ED Q U II IT Il r 8
For Cutter for horse steam power, l an
selling the old, reliable - Baltimore Machine, -
eqal If not superior to any other in use For 4
Hand Cutting Box. have the :" Improved Ea-
Iflent to cut any required length. from = to 2
inches. For efficiency. simplicity, durability,
and ease with which it can be worked. can
confidently recommend it as much superior to
any other hand machine in the market. have
also the Eagle Lever Cutter. cutting any de-
sired length and@f1ronounced by Farmers who
have used it the best low priced Gutter they
have ever seem"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-02-23

The country is swarming with Rats. and the
most sensible way of getting rid of the war
mints " is to call and buy one of my traps that
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-02-23

Have by actual use proved to be second to none
as regards a first class Machine and with the
late Improvements cannot fail to give entire sat
isfaction to all who will give it fair trial
For durability, lightness of running, smplic-
ity and the manner in which it is adapted for
all kinds of family sewing, it is not excelled by
any machine manufactured. 1t is composed OF
the very best material that can be procured, and
put together in the most workmanlike manner.
? There are 10000 of these celebrated machines
now speaking for themselves from all parts of
the globe in words louder than can be spoken
in any other way, thus giving the strongest pos
sible assurance to the purchaser that money thus
invested is not in vain.
The reputation of this machine is so well es-
tablished that it is not necessary to say any
They are World Renowned:
And we would respectfully invite any one de-
string to examine machines to call at our oflice
in Sutherland's Shoe Store, or notify by mail
or otherwise, and we VIII see that they receive
prompt attention.
We have on hand at our salesroom several ma
chimes, new and second hand OF the different
patents, any of which will be sold at the regu-
lar price charged by the different companies.
Any one desiring Instructions in the use of
machines purchased of US or any other agents.
will be instructed free of charge upon appiica-
tion.
Good second hand m achines for sale or rent
on reasonable terms. Machine fixtures ON
hand. Needles for different kinds Of machines.
BRADFORD 4 CONVERSE. A g'ts,
Box Ill, Ravenna, Ohio.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-09-21
COUNTY ITEMS.

NEW MILFORD. William Boardman for merly of this place, but resident of New Haven, died last week, leaving property of one million dollars. To his wife the homestead goes during her life, and at her decease, it is to become the property of Miss. 0. B. Boardman, of this village. AL so to his wife fifty thousand dollars, agreed upon long ago, and two hundred thousand dollars during her lifetime. This is one of the parts of the will, and the second two hundred thousand to Miss. c. B. Board man, and the balance to the two sons of Henry Boardman and four children of Rev. John Shredder, of over fifty thousand each, making in all nearly one million dollaGs.- .Standard
 CANAAN.-Mr. Frederick Watson and his dog lately stationed themselves on the rail. road track just as '.loose" engine came along. Mir. Watson sprang back in time to save his own life put lost about two thirds of his dog.
 = Michael Madden of Sheffield, brake man on the Honsatonic Railroad, fell from the high stoop of Rikers hotel sometime du- ring Sunday night, and striking on his head was seriously injured. He was taken to his home in Sheffield aud up to this writing remains unconscious. Foul play is whispered in various circles, and appar- ently with good reason.-SaIis. Ne'cs.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-09-21
WOODBURY.

Our cattle show and fair were delayed one day by rain which, however, was very acceptable as we needed it. The exhibition of cattle on the 14th was good-some fine ones. That of other stock fair. There was also quite display of vegetables and of fine quality; not much fruit, as it is not plenty. The horse trotting on the 10th was. well. not very interesting to some and perhaps not very beneficial to any.
 The North Congl. church and Society have given the Rev. J. l.. R. Wyckoff call to settle with them in the work of tue gos- pei ministry. and offer him salary of $1. 400 with the parsonage.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-09-21

A T Court of Probate holden at Litch. EA field, for the District of Torrington on the 18th day of September A. D. 1871.
 Present, Henry R. Morrill,, Esq, Judge of Pro- bate for the District of Litchfe1d and adjoining District to said Torrington.
 Joseph F. Calhoun Esq, Judge of Probate for said District of Torrington being disqualified by tor on the estate of Henry L. Cleveland, late of Torrington in said district deceased.
 On motion of said Administrator on said Estate of Henry l.. Cleveland, late of Torrington in said District deceased, it is ordered by this court that notice shall be given that the Administration ac- count in said Estate will be exhibited for settle ment at the Probate Office in said District, on the 23d daY of September, at o'clock, afternoon, by posting copy of this order on the public sign post in said town of Torrington and by advertis- ing the same in newspaper published in Litch- field. Certified from Record
 HENRY. R. MORRILL, Acting Judge of Probate for the District of Tor rington, 2S-2w
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-09-21
MAERLEDALE

Rt. Rev. Bishop Williams administered the rite of Confirmation to five persons at St. Andrews Church last Sunday afternoon. He made some pleasant remarks concern ing obedience to God, and explained that all the highways taken led to that end.
 Nov that crops are gathered and long evenings have returned it is expected rail- road talk will commence. It is hoped it will. Your correspondent was told by one of the foremost in the enterprise that a meeting would be held sometime in - the future.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-09-21
a Book Notices.

GoDEY's LADy's Book for October con- tains the usual Fashion Plate, Music, En- cravings &c., and the following articles:
 Nurse Browns Story; Prudes; Oar Cook; The Harcourt Silver; The Eggleston Pride; Acting Charade; Who Ate Humble Pie ? Pondrous Papers. VIII; Love Letters; Work Department. Receipts, Poetry. Mu- sic Sc.
 Louis A. Godey, Philadelphia.
 A GREAT OFFER. Peters Musical Month ly for October is to hands containing fif- teen beautiful pieces of music, printed from full size music plates. It can be had for thirty cents. The Publisher also offers to send. postpaid. for one dollar, six back numbers. containing from ninety to one hundred pieces of choice new music, worth at least 80. Send your order to the Pub. fisher, J. IL. PETERS. 599 Broadway, New York, and our word for it, you will get your moneys worth.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-09-21
&itt56tIh Gnquirer. Litchfield, Thursday, Sept. 2l 1871
Reform in New York

There seems to be chance for thorough municipal reform in New York city. For once the thieves are divided and the hon. est men united. During the past week matters have progressed rapidly as follows: The Ring proposed to make 0 scape-goat of Comptroller Connolly. Judge Barnard accordingly granted the injunction prayed for by the reform party, throwing on Con. molly almost the entire responsibility for the frauds committed by the Ring. But ''Slippery Dick" was determined not to suffer alone. He therefore consented to let the committee of seventy (raised by the great Reform meeting) appoint an assistant controller of their own selection to whom he promised to turn over all the city ac. counts and the entire control of his office in effect. to turn States evidence against his accomplices. This was precisely what Hall, Tweed, and Sweeny did not want. Accordingly, assuming power which he but few days ago admitted In public let. ter to Connolly that he did not have, Hall undertook, as Mayor, to remove the Con- troller. and rendered that position to Gen. Mcclellan. In the meantime Connolly had appointed MT. Richard H. Green as acting Controller, "to possess the power and to perform all and every duty belong. ing to the office of Controller of the city of New York from the time of this appoint ment to the 1st day of February, 1872"
 Mir. Charles O'Conor has given legal opinion that Halls attempted interference is illegal, and Gen. Mcclellan refuses to accept the position under the circumstan. ces.
 The committee of seventy are now in .virtnal nnssassion of thu Cnntrnllar,s nffice and examination of the accounts is being rapidly pushed The World and the Her. ald still side with the Ring minus Connolly, but the general feeling of the city is strong ly in favor of Mir. Greens appointment; and it is thought to have been suggested by MT. Tilden and other Democrats prom. inent in State politics.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-09-21
FALLS VILLAGE.

The Cattle Show and Fair of the Union Agricultural Society passed off pleasantly. also the Horse Trot. The attendance at the latter was enormous. The excursion train from Bridgeport arriving here at 10:2OA.M,, with SIX passenger cars crowded, helped considerable to enlarge the receipts, at the gate.
 The Exhibition on the first and second days was very fair.
 Base Ball is on the wane; but few games have been played lately on account of the coolness of the weather. DOT.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-09-21

IN THIS ChANGEABLE SEASON OF THE YEAR beware of Colds, slight cold results in consumption. You all know the conse. quence. Now one ounce of prevention is worth pound of cure, and one bottle of WARMERS Cough Balsam will remedy tue evil by curing the cold; remember this, you that are predisposed to consumption, for the remedy is always to be had at any drug store on inquiry; if they should happen to be out they will get it for you. Price One dollar, in large bottles. - Christian Advocate