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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06
A REMARKABLE MURDER CASE.

A Wife and Two Children Murdered by
Neighbors-The Husband Warned in q
Dream-The Assassins Shot Dead.
RICHMOND, VA, June 27.-The
Wbtg of to-day has an account of a
brutal murder committed across the
border, in Wilkes county, North Car
olina, a few days since, and the cir
cumstances of which are not q little
remarkable. 1t appears that gentle
man, residing in that county, a few
days previous to the murder sold to a
neighbor tract of land, for which he
received $1,000 in cash. Business
calling him away from home soon af-
ter, he left the money with his wife.
On returning he stopped over night
with a friend living some ten or
twelve miles distant from home. In
the night he dreamed that some men
had entered his house, murdered his
wife and two children, stolen his mon
ey, and destroyed his property. He
became uneasy and restless and re-
quested pedler who was stopping at
the house with him to accompany him
at once to his home, for he feared
there was reality in the dream. On
arriving, to his horror he found his
wife and family murdered and two
men sitting at table counting out the
money he had left. He and the ped
ler being armed, Immediately fred
upon the men and killed them. The
assassins turned out to be the neigh
Dor who had bought the land, and the
neighbor's son.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06


THEODORE TILToN is one of the
great lights of the Radical party who
don't think Grant /" has vindicated his
right to the continued confidence of
the people. He says: -
GA denomination of Gen. Grant
would be SO injudicious that it ought
to be no longer discussed. To say
nothing of the great fact that his ad-
ministration has been but mediocre
success, and not worth repeating for
another four years, the victorious
North should not a second time i'm
pose on the whole country the con-
querer of one halt of it. This is not
the way to heal the wounds of civil
war. Peace, magnanimity, fraternal
kindness-this is the spirit which we
of the North will seek to exhibit
the South in the next presi-
Dental canvass"
Very many of the Radical papers
have been indulging in that kind OF
" disloyal" talk about "the Govern
Ment" for some time past, but the party
lash is being applied to them and they
will have to come down.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06
Ssying and Doing.

The Harrisburg (Penn.) Patriot, is
reminded by perusing the plank of the
Ohio Republican party, in relation to
"ciyil service REFORM" that the Ohio
Radicals have conveniently forgotten
within less than year the withdrawal
of General Cox from the Cabinet of
Grant, and the causes which led to it.
They do not choose to remember that
the Radical managers at Washington,
Cameron, Morton & Co., drove GEN
eral Cox from the Department of the
Interior because he attempted to an.
augurate a reform IN the ctvi1 service,
and protect his clerks from black mail
ing and extortion, and the supervision
and control Of jack politicians. 1t is
well emo Ugh for the Republican maj .
ayers to talk of civil service reform,
but hoao do they act? That will be
the question the people will want an
swered. They want something more
than the bosh article-the genuine not
the mock.
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the united strength of five men to confine and
bind him, so that he could do no further injury
to himself. After few days he was get at lid
erty and carefully watched, but with that cum
ming peculiar to insanity. he succeeded in OBJ
tanning loaded revolver, and afier hard strug-
gle with his mother and hired girl, to prevent
him, he finally fired one shot at his own head,
the ball entering below his under jaw and pass
ing through his tongue, lodged in his head,
without inficting mortal wound The pistol
was then wrenched from his hand, when he
made desperate efforts to regain it, but without
success, when he was finally secured. He is
still alive, and will probably recover from the
wound, but will be taken to the Asylum at
Newburg. $50
FRosT.-The severe frost of Thursday night
last, revived old memories of sleigh rides and
hill side coasting upon the frozen snow drifts of
New England, but the bright sun of to-day has
changed she scene to an encouraging promise OF
fruitful haryests yet in store for us, before the
season is past. NERITAs-
MANTUA, July 9, 1871.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06
The Republican Nominee for Governor.


General Edward +. Noyes, now of
this city, but lately from New Hamp-
shire, has been nominated at the Re-
publican Convention for GOVERNOR
This gentleman is a native of New
Hampshire and was graduate of its
most famous college, that of Dart
mouth. About twelve years since he
came to this city to practice the pro-
fession of the law, and at same time
he commenced to dabble in politics.
Clients were not numerous, and Mr..
Noyes hardly put in an appearance in
our Courts. The war came on; he
laid down a green bag, that suited
him little for the sword. He was
chosen a Major of the Thirty-ninth
Ohio Regiment, and by the resigna-
ton of its superior officers he finally
became its Colonel. At the battle of
Resaca he received severe wound in
the leg, resigned his commission and
returned to the city. He was soon
elected City Solicitor, and at the ex-
piration of that was chosen Probate
Judge, then very lucrative Office,
which netted him, it is said, about
$4,000. He has been out of that for
year, and now looms up as a candi-
QdbO 4OI OOtOIAO4s IL 10 Al CFCI4 10"
spect a surprising nomination, and
when it was first suggested was treat
ed here as joke. But it was worked
up by the Republican members Of the
Legislature during the last session,
who formed ring and made slate
for other Offices that could not be bro
ken. How they came to think of
Noyes why he was preferred-he be-
ing comparative stranger and res
ident of a county that had already
had the Governor for two terms-is q
mystery. 1t is believed, however that
John Sherman had hand in it. He
wants the Governor here, SO that the
United States Senator will be taken
from the northern part of the State,
where he belongs. With Northern
or Central Ohioan for Governor, the
Southern part of the State might put
in claim to the Senatorship. He did
not want any first-class man chosen,
because the popularity he might ac-
quire in the canvass might render
him dangerous as Senatorial COM
petitor. Hence the obscure Probate
Judge of Hamilton was selected
Cincinnati Enquirer. .efrro, =.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06

The Fourth passed off very pleas
antly here. There was no general cell
ebration, put everybody went it on his
own hook. The business places were
pretty generally closed, and there was
nothing to disturb the Sunday-like
quietness except the constant snap
ping and cracking of the fire cracker
and torpedo brigade, which was kept
up throughout the day. The heavy
rain storm that set in about midnight
and continued till nearly noon, inter-
fered with the plans of many, but all
seemed to put in the time quite satis-
factorily.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06
BRIMFIELD.

[CoRRESPoNDENCE.l
BARN BURNED. = During the severe storm
which occurred on the eve of the oath ult., log
barn belonging to Mrs. Matilda Upson, was
struck by lightning, and with its contents was
enG1reIy consumed. a horse belonging to Lew
is Haughawout was instantly killed by the same
stroke.
HARvEsTING.-Most of the farmers have been
busily engaged in securing the wheat crop for
the past week All will probably be cut by the
close of this.
Town HALL.-The work is progressing rapid
ly. The chimneys are erected, and the first coat
of paint applied.
RETURNED.-Messrs. Williams and Hickman
returned on the 30th ult., and 1st inst, respect
lively. They report that Michigan prices on
wool are full up to figures here. Hickman pur-
chased while there &C, 900 pounds.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06

SERIOUS Acc1DENT.-OnF Friday eve
ming, Morrison, oldest son of George
Eckert, aged about 21 years, of Charles
town, while attempting to catch a
horse belonging to his father. which
was running in the road, received a
severe kick from the animal in the
face, cutting open his chin, breaking
out five or six of his teeth, injuring
the jaw bone, and bruising one side
of his face in a horrible manner. He
was attended by DR.. B. f. Pitman,
who dressed the wounds, and at last
accounts he was getting along quite
comfortably.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06

A BURGLAR effected an entrance into
the house of A. A. Barber, during
Thursday night of last week, and af-
ter carefully preparing for unobstruct-
ed exit, set about "going through
the house. His presence was immedi-
ately discovered by Mr.. Barber, and
he beat hasty retreat. But for an
unforeseen circumstance, which will
not be likely to occur again, there
would have been one less of these
miserable vagabonds to look out for
hereafter.-I6.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06

TPE jury in the case of the
State against Mcclellan for murder
which Mr.. Vallandigham was en-
gagged in trying at Lebanon when the
fatal accident occurred to him, after
being out about twenty-four hours,
failed to agree and were discharged.
On the first ballot Eve stood for MUIR
der in the first degree, five for acquit-
tai and two non-acquittal. Various
changes occurred, but the final vote
showed eight for murder in the Sec
ond degree and four for acquittal.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06

The true issue which will enter into
the coming campaign has been fairly
and fully stated by Hon. Mr.. Trum-
bull, the Radical Senator from Illinois
in the following words.
"The question is whether we are to
revolutionize this Government, ana
no longer have Republic composed
of separate States, but centralized,
consolidated Government-to strike
out thirty-seven stars and have but
one" al-i &
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06

The Radicals of the Second Sub
division of the Ninth Judicial Dis
trict composed of Trumbull, Portage
and Mahoning counties, are to hold
their Convention to nominate a can
didate for Judge of the Court of Com
mon Pleas, in place of Hon. G. W.
Tuttle, at Warren, on the 2Oth inst.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06

The Terre Haute Qnd.) Gazette
don't seem to be inspired with quite
as great an amount of confidence in
the son of Jesse as its Radical friends
in Ohio profess. In speaking of
Grants denomination it utters the fol-
lowing disloyal language:
"We have been a Republican as
long as there has been Republican
party, and we will not vote for his
nomination, nor for him if nomina-
ted !"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06

The Radical Journals assert that
Chief Justice Chase is bidding for
the nomination for President by the
next Democratic National Conven-
ton. 1t is sevident, then, that that
distinguished jurist don't heed the
blather of the Radical politicians
about the Democratic party being
dead, but regards the chances of sue
cess in 1872 as certain, and the nomi-
nations as worth something. Sensi-
BILE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06

The Republican papers talk about
the attempt of the Democrrtic papers
to gagg JEFF. Davis. 1t would doubt
less be fruitless effort. JEFF. is in
the pay of the Radical party and can't
be bought off. When the election of
1872 is over he expects to be rewarded
for his services to the Radicals as
Longstreet, Joe Brown, Akerman,
Ames and other leaders of the rebel
lion have been. The Democracy can
neither gagg nor buy him off.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06

CANDIDATES for the several county
and district officers among the Radi-
calls in. this locality are becoming quite
numerous. That's good, for, "the more
candidates the more treats" you know.
But then, some of the men So anxious
to do the State some service are bound
to be disappointed.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06
Nelson COnVeFSe's Advertisements.

have no time OF space to relate a long story,
nor do desire to quote prices for the purpose OF
underselling my neighbers, but below quote o
few prices which shows goods must be bought
low IN order to be sold low and pay living
profit, and that is what all men must have TO
succeed in business.
My Dress Goods Department
Is we'll supplied with nearly all grades and pri-
ces, fully in time for the approaching warm
weather. Gros Grain and Japanese Silks, Gren-
adines, Organdas, Percales, Poplins. Alpacas.
Striped and Plaid Mohairs, Serge Plaids. Cling
hams &C. full line of White Goods, cheap.
Good Lawns at 1216c. "A big stock white, bun
and figured Piques, all prices. Good goods at
s5c per yard.
A full line. too numerous to mention. Don't
fail to look at my 10c Prints. Splendid "A fine
bleached cotton at 121Sc; fine brown do. at 1Oc;
standard brown do. ut 1a9xc. Good Batting at
ta3sc per pound.
Linen Goods.
great variety good Table Damask at 4Oc per
yard. Good Linen Towels at 81 per doz., &C.,
&C.
Gents Summer Wrappers.
Fine goods only 40c each.
ShawIs.
A good assortment Paisley and all kinds very
cheap. ,:,5.a-
- Hosiery.
SO dozen Ladies' Hose at 1Oc and 12hc A
good assortment of Childrens', Misses and
Gents.
Skirts.
Handsome white and colored Skirts, cheap
A good Csc Spring Hoop Skirt at SOC.
Lace Curtains, p#
good assortment good goods at a5c per
yard. t-aff
200 Yard Spool Thread
At Sc per spool Don't forget to call for it, it is
a small matter, but the way to make money is to
save it when you can.
saxony, Cluny, yalenciennes and real Gim-
pure Laces. ss9 u. G1.tt5, ID ,rtf,s ).
Notions, an Extensive Stock. n1
| Good elastic suspenders at a5c per pair.
| Carpet warps and Carpet Yarn.
| A good pile and good goods at ssc perlb.
lt Groceries.
7 A complete stock at low prices. Good brown
Sugar at 10c. Shall at all times keep fresh
stock of Teas at all prices. Remember my best
Young HysOn is only 81 1.50 per lib.
A Large Stock
| Boots and Shoes Hats and Caps, Crockery. Wall
| Paper, &c, &C. Bring along your Butter, Eggs,
Rags, &c, and get value received at all times.
| ,4rIi New Stock sr ,~
Ladies' Collars and Cnffs. very cheap and hand
| some. A large stock Gents Paper Collars, ev-
| cry box containing prize, also, chance to get
d splendid Watch. Ladies'. don't fail to look at
the SOC Hoop Skirts. IS springs, really worth 75c.
A big stock Teas, all fresh and good. Shall re-
| ceive this week, choice Young Hyson Tea at
81 ,25. Come and try it.
| Remember the Place, .a
No. 1. Etna Block, green front, Headquarters
| for Farmers and all the good people generally
May IS. 1871 :
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06
BOOK STORE |

This long established, well known and reliable
House has been receiving, during the past three
or four weeks, full stock OF new and desirable
goods.
Miscellaneous, Standard and Juvenile.
Stationery-Note, Cap Letter, Legal, French
and Initial Paper and Envelopes, in great
Ink-A full assortment of Inks: Black, Violet.
Carmine, Copying. &C., &c.
Inkstands-New and beautiful styles.
School Books-A full line of School Books and
School Stationery.
Blank Books-A new, full assortment.
Steel Pens-The best makes in the country.
Gold Pens-Fairchild's unrivalled Gold Pens.
Children's Carriages Toy Wagons, Carts,
Wheelbarrows, Doll Carriages.
Willow Baskets-Nursery Chairs, High Chairs,
Toy Chairs, &C., &c.
Walking Canes-A fine and flll assortment
China vases-Bohemian Glassware. Toilet Sets.
Perfumery, Fancy Boxes, Writing Desks,
Wallets; Pocket Books, Tooth, Hair and
lery, Photograph Albums.
Jewelry-New and beautiful patterns-bright
in lustre as Gold, and great deal cheaper.
viii wear without furnishing
Bird Cages - Bird Seed, Cutie Bone Bath
Dishes, &c, &c.
News Depot-Always fully supplied with Dali
ly Papers, and the Latest Publications.
Toys-In almost endless variety.
Phillip Phillips Publications.
RauosOed Songs, newly revised, adapted to
Prayer and Conference meetings, Young Mems
Christian Association, &C. Price, $50 per hun
dred single copy. 70 cents.
RdUosced Hymns, companion to Hallowed
Songs; Designed for Sabbath Schools. St6 per
| hundred, 20 cents single copy.
| Singing PilQrins-Hymns and Music. 335 pcr
hundred; 80 cents single copies.
Dem Drops OF Sacred Songs for Sabbath Schools
lSin0fa0 1anSai. laiI new every year.) SIS per
Sabbath schools premptlS supplied with all
| these publicatiqns. Call ahd examine these de-
servedly popular publications.
| outline of the immense variety OF Book Store
| and Staple and Fancy Goods, to be found at this
/ popular establishment. For quality and prices
Of goods 1t has no successful rival. .rs.
The purchasing public are cordially invited to
| call and get their wants supplied, at the
June %, 1871 l4S-tf AHsWV
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06

The A: & G. w. Railroad with its
traps and calamities, is to be sold at
Akron on the 18th inst, by Special
Master Commissioner Reuben Hitch
cock. We don't know of anybody
in this section who wants to purchase
the concern. - u. ..r-L.. n.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06
S NTH BROTHERS


The crowds of customers that have focked to
our store, have SO consumed our time that 1t has
been almost impossible for us to write an adver-
tisement, but we pause in the midst of the rush
to say that we have
The Best and Biggest
Stock of Carpets in Portage County; Brussels,
Three-Ply, Two-Ply Ingram, Hemp, Hair. &C.,
the prettiest patterns add best goods in the
trade, which we are sellidg at prices that strike
terror to the heart of competition, and make
customers happy.
French Coatings and Cassimeres.
Now is the accepted time to buy, and Smith
Brothers will be proud to show customers the
superb stock they have. 2
Black and Colored Silks.
French Poplins, Pongee Poplins, and full
line of Dress Goods, the prettiest styles and
cheapest prices in the trade for all these Goods.
f5i - Cottons.
Calcos, Ginghams, Summer Prints, Linens.
&c. We have a complete stock, and can suit
any taste and fill every order.
In Gloves,
Handkerchiefs, Laces, Ribbons, and Notions of
every kind, Smith Brothers have the most COM
plete assortment in the city, and will take as
much pains to supply the smallest want as can
be bestowed on the largest order.
Ladies' and Children's Shoes.
The best Goods in the city, best styles and
qualities. and most favorable prices.
8l,3O Tea lsaz e.
At Smith Brothers, is the Tea that brings de-
light and comfort to all who know the pleasure
and benefit of a cup of good Tea.
A Full Line Groceries
Constantly on hand, and everything of prime
quality.
You Get Your Moneys Worth
At Smith Brothers, by getting more and better
Goods for less money than at any other concern
in this vicinity. For further particulars, call
and see our Goods, and learn, how. cheap we
sell. SMITH BROTHERS,
No. 6, Phenix Block,
June IA, 1871, I46-tf. Ravenna, Ohio.
2, - Patent Medicines,
Pure Drugs, Dye stuns, Wines and Liquors for
medicinal use, at BRAINERD'S.
A New Stock of Perfumery,
Comprising all late extracts at
5-.en-a BRAINERD'S.
- Beautiful Pocket Books 3sa
For Ladies and Gentlemen, and more coming
at BRAINERD's.
Sponges,
Large. and small, fine and coarse, Chamois Skin
to rub up your Silver Ware for Christmas, to be
had at BRAINERD'S.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06

THE old iron six-pounder that has
stood rotting and rusting in the Court
House Park for so long, took its de-
parture for Chagrin Falls on Monday
morning. There were very few OF
our citizens who shed tears over its
departure. May we never look upon
its like again. w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06

The old Salts from Nantucket re-
siding in this region, with their fami-
lies held their annual reunion on the
Fourth at the residence. of Captain
Albert Ray, in Rootstown. There
were over ninety persons present
We have been furnished with no re-
port of the doings, but understand
that everything passed off pleasantly
and to the entire satisfaction of all
ppeeent
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06

If the effect of the Washington
treaty should be to compel our gov
ernment to assume and pay these
claims, what will become of all the
Radical bowling about it's being the
purpose Of the Democracy to pay the
Confederate debt2
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-06

WE are pleased to learn that Messrs.
Parke, Yost7 & Co., have sold from
their headquarters in this place forty
four of the Acme Mowers and Reap
ers the present eason. This machine
lis gaining favor with our farmers, and
is taking the lead in this section.
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Notice to Bridge Contractors.

Notice to Bridge Contractors.
NTOTICE is hereby given that sealed propo-
IN sails will be received by the County Com
missioners at their office, in Ravenna. Portage
for the Masonry and Superstructure of the fol-
lowing Bridge Work to-wit: a t.a 5p
Atwater Township-One bridge south of res
vert near residence of - Campbell.
Aurora TownshiP-One bridge \ mile north
of residence of samuel Hickox; one box
culyert between Hurd's Store and c. and NJ.
R. Z. Depot.
Charlestown Township-One bridge or box
culvert, on centre road. from Ravenna to
Charlestown. near residence of U. Loomis
One bridge on new road in southeast part of
township, across Mahoning River, Ho
DeerfeId Township-One bridge near Car
ter's Ford; one box culvert north of Carter's
Edinburgh Township-one box culvert near
nal road, near residence Of Richard Davis.
Freedom Township-One bridge near o. L.
brakes Mill on Diagonal road to Garretts-
vile; one box culvert centre road be-
tween Freedom and Shalersville, near resi-
dence of M. A. Sturdevant; one box cuivert
on Lime Ridge road. near residence of Har-
Mantua Township-Onc box culvert, near
residence of c. Blair, north of Station; one
bridge northeast of Washburn's, ON road to
Hiram Rapids.
Nelson TownshiP-one box culvert on town
ship line road between Hiram and Nelson,
L. Robe; one box culvert, near residence of
Harrison Stow. -t+.t
Palmyra Township-One bridge northeast
part of township, near residence of Thomas
Herbert. -,
Paris Township-one bridge or box culyert,
near west line of township, on centre road
Randolph Township-One bridge near resi-
dence of Joseph Coles, in southeast part of
township; one box culvert near residence of
Hiram Austin, on centre road, south Of GEN.
tire. =
Ravenna Township-One bridge on Diagonal
road, near residence of James Hudson.
Rootstown Township-One box culvert south
of residence of r. N. Andrews; one box cul-
vert southwest of residence of A. Bissell;
one bridge near residence of Mrs. Hallock;
ono box culvert near residence of Erastus
Case.
Shalersville Township-One box culvert,
south of George Goodells; one bridge In
northwest part of township, near residence
Of Henry kimes.
SUPERsTRUcrUREs.
One bridge in southeast. part of Charlestown 4
span fifty feet.
Bids will be received for timber bent struo-
ture, at this place. Timber must be of best
quality of White Oak.
= One bridge in Randolph, north of Capt. Per-
kins span thirty three feet.
Bids for Masonry by the perch of IS cubic feet.
Bids for Superstructure per lineal foot.
Commissioners reserve the right Of receiving
session July 18th, 1871. to open proposals. and
make contracts.
Specifications of the above work may be seen
Bidders for stone work will take notice that
foundation timber and plank, will be paid for
extra. The builders are TO do the exeavating,
and put the foundation down to the acceptance
of Commissioners.
BY order of Commissioners
WILLIAM GRIENELL,, Auditor.
Ravenna, June 18th. 1S7i, 145-4w.