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Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-05
necemher.

December, although the twelfth
month retains its old Roman hame of
the tenth. 1t is the dullest and drear-
lest of the twelve. In November we
feel, and console ourselves by.thinking,
that there is, or may be, worse weather
to come; in January we think that the
worst is over, yet even in December
there are some bright spots. In this
month we have Christmas, with all its
mirth, and during the few short, bright
crisp days that every December brings
forth, the healthy pedestrian enjoys an
amount Of exhiliaration which he is a
stranger to in warmer days, and on his
return he will exclaim. Cline bracing
weatherw There is, unfortunately a
reverse to this. The "fine bracing wea-
Their" can only be enjoyed by those
who are well clad, well shod, warmly
housed and well cared for when they
return. The poor, who are without
these comforts, find themselves cramp-
ed and pinched and miserable, but
still to them December is not without
some joy, for it is a season ofalmsgiv-
ing /; the wealthy open their purses to
their poorer brethren, and the more
inclementthe season, the more liberal
are their gifts.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-05

ALAS! the poor animals No sooner
are the horses getting a little better
than the pigs are threatened with an
epidemic. The. dogs, the cows, the cats,
and all the rest of the quadrupeds will
fall sick, we suppose, in their turn
The horse sickness will not have come
in vain lift sufficiently reminds us that,
if, as animals depend upon us, we also
depend upon animals /; and if we are
also taught that all our domestic beasts
require as much sanitary care as man
does. Living in a half unnatural con-
dition, and not allow any natural lib
erty ofchoiee i'll their habits, and with
only the poor protection of human Gu
pidity against neglect and ill-treat-
ment.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-05
For Improvement.

The winter evenings are upon us
once moro, and in the long interval be-
tween dark and bed time many a young
man in town and country can, if he
will, gain much valuable knowledge,
and, by a little methodical study, quail
ify himself for a proper discharge, of
the duties of life. At this late day,
when books are so numerous, and so
easily procured, no young man who
has the slightest CLEAN of worthy am
bition need grow up in ignorance
Even if he must depend entirely upon
himself and his books, he can still
vastly augment his store of useful
knowledge. But if he would accom-
plish anything, he must rigidly adhere
to a system. 1t will not do to study
zealously for one week and then throw
the books aside for a month. Nothing
can ever come of spasmo6ic efforts
lie who systematically devotes two
hours of his time every night to study
and reading, will be astonished at the
fund Conformation which he has gath
cred at the end of q single winter;
while he who starts out with the best
of intentions, but pursues his studies
in a haphazard, aimless way, will find
that his time has been well nigh vast
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-05
counciI Proceeding.

OEt. suNi ca.
Board of Councllmen met in regular session at
Council Chamber Members present, J. H. Zoos,
Mayor; VIM. II. Ortt, Clerk; {. p. Thum; G. H.
Edison; Thos. Fulton & w. A. StvIhart. Council
mon.
Council called to order by his Honor, the Sfayor.
Minutes of previous meeting read and approved
after which the following bills were presented, al
lowed and orders issued for each respectively
Tizzard aid Morris, Printing to date, s3 40. Mrs.
Herlick keeping transient poor, s1,5o. Jos. Nation
7ets days services as Street Commissioner, at 81, Is
per day, sl6S, i3.
The report t. of COMMITTEES appointed to make The
necessary purchases for the completion of the fire
department was received and on motion the con-
tract was adopted by the Council and become =
contract of the Corporation, thereby the purchases
are as follows, payable in Bonds of the Village,
due August ist., 1878, with eight t) per cent. inter-
est, payable annually:
500 feet 81 inch Rubber Hose 4 ply, with 6 Ply
ends, Couplings included, N. Y. Betting Co.'S make.
i Hose Reel, complete. ope-har doz. Fireman's
Lanterns. One-half dozen Hose Spanners. One
third dozen Fireman's Torches. No further bust
ness Council adjourned. w. IA. ORTT, Clerk.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-05

A suit for $1,000 damages grew out
of last summers operations of the
smelling committee" and was tried
before a jury last week. Geo. Clatter-
buck and Martin Beal were arrested
for ~intoxication and taken before the
Mayor, but were discharged for want
of proof of the charge. Suit was in
stituted against Mr.. Lake, the "afida-
Wit MAKER" and the jury agreed that
FIVE CENTS would be sufficient DANA
ges to pay for the loss of "rep." and
so gave their verdict. Moral-Don't
pretend drunk any more, boys, except
very close to election. Then you'll
not be arrested.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-05
One Votal


Everybody in this county recollects
what prosecutions and prosecutions
were made in Eaton last summer in
the cause of Temperance by our moral
feformers, better known as the s'smell-
ing committee" yet there was but
ONE vote polled in this Township
for the Temperance candidate, and
that by a person who had nothing di-
rectly to do with the prosecutions !
There is a question to ''point a moral
and adorn a TAIL" and a mighty long
'ttailD tool 1t is about time to agitate
again, oh We jewels of consistency !
Isaac, open your food2ates of abuse,
It is several months until another
electionl You may possibly infu-
ence ONE more vote!
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-05
Tho Grand Jury.

The Grand Jury adjourned on Sat-
urday morning last after a session of
i've days. Eighty-one witnesses were
examined and twenty-one bills of In
dictment found, as follows: Four for
Grand Larceny; 4 for petit larceny ;
1 for Burglary; 4 for Assault and
Battery and s for sale of Intoxicating
liquors contrary to law. The old Jail
was reported as a nuisance to the
county, a nuisance to the neighbors
around it, and unfit for prisoners be-
cause Injurious to health.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-05
A series of e-xnerilrents. instituted to

A series of experiments, instituted to
get the average loss in weight by dry
ing, show hat corn loses one-fifth and
wheat one-fourteenth by the process.
From this the statement is made that
farmers will make more Ey selling un-
shelled corn in the fall at se~venty-fve
cents than the following summer at one
dollar a bushel: and that wheat at 81 ,33
in December is equal to $1,51 for the
same wheat in the June following. Tie
estimation is made on the basis of inter
count of loss from the depredations of
Yermin.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-05
ROBERT MILLER,
J.. (. FREEMAN,
JACOB CHAMBERS,
I II zoos
WINFIELD FREEMAN, Secretary.

After carefully reading one of the circulars of
Wells Grand Distribution, which takes place in
Bridgeport, Conn, Dec. 10, 1872, we have become
satisfied that il is all enterprise worthy the atten-
ton and patronage of all. 1t is a home affair, en-
dorsed by all the leading citizens of bridgeport, and
the vast amount of property to be given away will
afford an opportunity TO hundreds of securing valu-
able gifts of various kinds, including Houses and
Lots, Horses and Carriages, Bank Stock, Govern
ment Bonds, and many articles we have not space
to enunerate. All are advised to send early to the
Great Central Office of Wells Grand Distribution
at Bridgeport, Conn, and secure a handsome Chro-
mo or Engraving, ranging IN price from 81 70 3.
and a share in the Grand Distrihution for each
dollars worth ofpictures purchased.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-05
Thursday
Dee. 5, 1879.
DEPARTMENT..
Don't Fail To Read!

Dear delinquents we want money!
Our taxes are due, and the taX-coNec-
tor won't take promises-our paper
bills arc due-and the paper maker
wonttake promises-aHdnow we want
to impress upon the minds of all who
are in any way Indebted TO us, ''that a
friend in need is a friend indeed."-
We have written letters and made out
bills, and duplicated them time and a.
gain, until forbearance has ceased to
be, with us, a virtue. A newspaper
can't be sustained On the "promises to
pay of the best meu ia the land" eve
rything that goes to make up the paper
costs money; the raw material is cash,
and we want friends to fully I'M
iderstand and comprehend the situa-
ton. A subscriber that neglects to
pay for his paper for a term of n or
more years, does not at the end of that
time reimburse us for the blank paper.
Soup-house diet is good enough for
'drones and loafers, but a man that
works eighteen hours out of twenty
four, is entitled to something that is a
little more substantial, at least once a
week.
Friends, come down with the stamps,
and we will make "your calling and
election sure" not only in this world,
but in the next. Weare in all implor-
ing mood just now, but look out for
thunder and lightning if you heed not
our appeals.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-05
ARE YOU GOING WESTp

Ifso, take our advice, and purchase yonr TICK
cts over the old reliable and popular
PACIFIC RAILROAD, which is, positively, the
only Line that runs three Daily Express Trains
from ST. Louis to Kansas City and the West. and
is, positively. the only Line which runs Pullman's
Palace Sleepers and fine Day Coaches Especially
Cor nioversl equipped with Millers Safety Platf9rm
to Kansas City, Fort Scott, Parsons, Lawrence,
L~eavenworth, Atchison. st; Joseph, Nebraska
City, Council Bluffs and Omaha. without change
For Information in regard to Time Tables. rntes,
Sc, to any point in Missouri, kansas, Nehraska,
Colorado Texas or California, call upon or address,
S. H. Thompson, agent, Missouri Pacific X. II. Co.
lumbus, Ohio; or Z. A Ford, General Passenger
Agent, ST., Louis, Mo.
M No trouble to answer questions.
March %, 4872-yr1!
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-05
aHa Prints Both Sides"

The good Isaac of the Register has a
great deal to say about our ''patent
outside" and thinks it a great and
wonderful affair for "both sides to be
printed at home" although it isn't
more than half done. 1t is, in fact,
our observation that o good editor,
one who is not a frat" or a "botch,"
will get up a good paper, whether he
prints one side or both. Let any me-
ehanic compare the outside of the
Register with that eff the Democrat,
and how quickly he would give his
Judgment in favor ofthat of the Demo-
crat, both in workmanship and gene
raj variety of news and information,
This same "Weakly' concern which
frequently lauds itself and is a sstool-
pigeon" for a certain class, often dou-
bIes fits adyertisements-takes about a
column each week telling who laid a
new pavement-who painted their
fence-who arrived or departed and
what apprentice has graduated and
who taken his place-(matters that
are only fit for a child's paper)-leads
nearly its entire reading matter, ex-
tracts and aIl-sets its locals in three
or four different sizes of type, and not
only mixes up its editorial items, To-
Gals and extracts, but occasionally
publishes a part of an article on the
third page and leaves it to the inge-
nuitysof the reader to hunt out the
balance somewhere on another page
Yes, this frat and the balance of the
"rats" print GALL of their paperP'
and we are glad of it, for we are sure
there is not a respectfully skilled prin-
ter in the State that would want the
credit of printing such a looking
thing. We will wager this "nit" that
what he pleases to term our sEpatent
outside" contains more ems of read
ing matter than both sides of his home
made gas-bag! 1t is also true that we
not only give our readers more gen.
eral news and better selections than
any home paper of the same size, but
In the publication of such articles as
the Presidents Message and the re,
ports Of the Cabinet officers, co-ope
ratiYe papers give fuller reports ant
give them at IN earlier day than any
Of the country "all" home made pa
pers. We are satisfied until we cal
do better, and the "rat" of the ALI
home printed, may as well be too.
r-
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-05

To be truly happy a man should be
out of debt-haYe a kind heart-an
honest soul-an obliging disposition
a good wife-contented friends a
well filed house-plenty of books
money to let out-a good horse-gun
and dog-and reside in a country full
of game, and over all a weekly visit
from the DEMOCRAT and a receipt from
its subscription in his pocket.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-05

The "dead beat" of the "Tumble-
Bug" journal is hurt again, because
we noticed a couple of Quail suppers
that he couldn't get a "smell att" al
though the City Council, Mayor and
other respectable personages were
present. What a pity for the great
and good Isaacl
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-05
Furniture Trade,

Mr.. CHURCHILL would respectfully say
to the public that he will carry on the
Furniture and Undertaking in all its
branches, at the old stand, and will do
all kinds of work at the very lowest
CASH prices. All wishing anything in
his line will do well to give him q call
before purchasing else where.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-05

The cheapest and best household magazine In the
United States is 'Fhe Household, published by j.
L Crowell & Co.. Braftleboro' VT, at Sl,Oo a year
1t is a perfect wonder that so much choice and real
ly valuable matter as is contained every month in
''Thc Household" can be furnished for one dollar a
year. We really wish the people knew Its valre
every where; we are confident that it might obtain
the largest subscription list ofany paper in Ameri-
CO Send for sample copy, and know for yourself.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-05
UBsCR1PTIoNs,-ls7s

Harpef's Bazaar, one year, 90
An Extra Copy of either the Magazine, Weekly,
or BaZar Will be Supplied gratis for every Club OF
Five Subscribers of 81 90 each, IN one remittance;
or, Six Copies for $1,000, without extra copy.
Subscriptions TO Harper's Magazine, Weekly, aud
Bazaar, to one address for one year, 5000; or, two
of Harper's Periodicals, to one address for one
year. 81 90:
Back Numbers can be supplied at any time.
The five volumes of Harper's Bazaar for the years
1855. $50. III. ~, elegantly bound in green moracco
cloth, viii be Sent by express, freight prepaid, for
500 each.
which must be paid at the subscribers post office
Address, HARPER q EewBork
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-05

Mr.. j. A. BoLENs, who died in
L~ewisburg, this county, a month or so
ago, had an Insurance of 100000 on
his life, in the Penn Mutual Life. His
widow received the amount this week.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-05
THOUSAND,

Free of charge! Call at Brook!n's drug. Store
Eaton, Ohio, and get a sample bottle of Or; A: Isos
Germans Syrup, free of charge. 1t hos late
iy been introduced in this country from Germany
and for any person suffering with a severe cough,
any disease of the throat and lungs 1t ha6 no equal
in the world. Our regular size bottles 70 cents. In
ali cases money will be promptly returned if per
fAct satisfaction is not given. Two doses will re-
lieye any case. Try 1t.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-05

The people of this county are very
deeply interested in who repairs a
pavement in Eaton-who fixed the
gable end of their housewife lost a
single from their residence-or who
painted their fence; such astounding
intelligence is terrific to the common
sense of the readers of an L home
made paper, and should only be given
them in extrast That's the way we'll
do it,
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-05
rrihnta of

COUET ROOM, E1tOuf O.I NOV gJLn, 1877.
A meeting of the Eaton Bar was called this after-
noon to express their sorrow and sympathy on the
1 del of Jxdge a 81 I'd to the chair. a S eomgmi Aee
eonsisting of Judge W. j. Gilmore, Robert Miller,
bers, appointed to draft preamble and Resolutions,
70 the Court Of Common Pleas, and members. of
the Bar ofPreble County: aoee committee to
pr i y preamble and resolutions 1SF the action Of
f th hic nie w ! 'S reiIad eto % \ respectfnf IN I ree
port as follows; ,,,ou,a,o ,uz,
reached us In open Court that the Honorable Icha-
bod Corwin, OF Crbana had died yesterday at II
Where's; This Court has on many occasions
ability on his part. and to. the entire acceptance of
council and Htigants. ia erefore, be it now by the
Resolved. That, in the death of Judge Corwin
brightest orIiaments-tLe Courts Of the second
aar a fear liaRaf ad15 5sFtst' a ind F Rdefsdisl4R d" cause asst06 of
TaE%Iy attsaehed 70 tSs tsas6iSss of his as,5 Muster ter:
u had 4 its interests and welfare at heart.
Resolved, That we deplore the loss Of s1c HI q
Court will now adjourn till Monday, the I'd of Dec.
T ResciTed. That we tender 10 his bereaved Wild
oy and children our coincidence and sympathy IN
Resolved, That as a further mark of respect to
f the msiPmESF fgr Of ri fR the d 46s3sbsr,s in Of a a5e m Enton a sa 1t is Is
attend the funeralin a body, that W.J. Gilmore,
s ssT: o Of Mdse or ex- saH iaSn FINE affeF e @entSe as can al s aE
tend; be e., and are a. n hereby sffsy6 d shs by this 6;,6 meeting ag
Urbana. .ruI
Resolved. That these proceedings and resolu-
tions be spread on the minutes of This Court and
published in the county papers, and q copy duly
certified, sent to the widow of the deceased.
Resolved, That a copy hereof duly authenticated
be also sent to the. Clerk of The Court of the Com
mon Pleas, and the Bar OF Champhaign county for
such action as they may deem proper.
Respectfully. submitted,
W. j.
ROBERT MILLER,
j. I. SCom.
JACOB CHAMBERS,
j. H, ZOOS,
Friday, November. 2sth. 1s7s-on the adoption
Cfthe resolutions, extended remarks were made, in
eulogy and esteem of the deceased, reviewing his
fuluess as a member of Church and society. by
Judges Gilmore and Halnes, and Robert Miller.
Remarks were also made by L. E. Freeman. Judge
King, Geo. d. HIendrix: Judge Chambers, William
NJ. Brook and others.
The meeting then adjourned.
ABNER HAINES, Chairman.
WINFIELD Secretary.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-05
"a Repository of Fashion, Plea.
sure, aud Instruction."
Harper'z BaZapu
Notices of the Press.

Notices of the Press.
The Bazaar is edited with a contribution of tact
and talent that we seldom find in any journal; and
the journal itseIffs the organ of the great world of
fas~hion-Boston Traveller. =
The Bazaar commend itself to every member of
pictures, to the young ladies by its fashion-piates
in endless variety, to the provident matron by its
patterns for the children's clothes, to pater-
familias by Its tasteful. designs for eul-
broidered siiDDers and lu xurious dressing GOWNS
But the reading-matter of theBazar is uniformly of
great excellence. The paper has acquired a wide
popularity for the freside enjoyment 1t Affords
IN. ". Evening Post.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-05

H~ERNIA.-It is now demonstrated that rupture
can be surely cured without suffering. ELASTIC
TRUSSES are superceding all others. We advise
all, before buying metal trusses or supporters to
send for a descriptive circular to tho Elastic Truss
Company, No. $50 Broadway, Now. York. This
truss can be sent by mail to all parts ofthe country
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-05

This paragraph is to say that Agents may learn
something greatly to their advantage and obtain
specimens and full particulars free, by addressing
Woods Literary and Art Agency. Newburgh,
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-05

vantage and obtain specimens and full par ticulars
free, by addressing woods Literary and Art
Agency, Neefburgh, NY.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-05
Benz. II. FLEMTNG's
Ing S Il OF

BENZ. N. FLEMING, has opened a
New Blacksmith Shop OF Main Street,
on the lot south of Stevens Livery Sta
Bile, where he will do Horse Shooting in
all its various branches and in the most
satisfactory manner. BlacksmithinS of
every description will be done at very
liberal prices. B. N. FLEMING.
Eaton, Aug. 10, 1S72-tf.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-05

No arrives State Line at a.55 p. NJ. and No. 10
ut Ia A. NJ. M. 10 leaves Chicago Daily, except
saturday. All other Trains start Daily, except
SUNDAY.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-12-05


Local editing must bejolly in Salem,
Washington county, New York. The
editor of a paper published there re-
ceived the following missive: "Youm
fellers want to keep us fellers names
out of your paper, else youm get your
ID snoot busted. This means biz
ziness."
Notwithstanding our frequent in
structions to correspondents to accom-
pany their fayors with their names, we
still continue to receive articles of an
anonymous character. We again reit-
crate, that such communications will
receive no attention but that of COM
uniting them to our waste basket.
1t is not what people eat, but what
they digest, that makes them strong.
1t is not what they gain, but what they
save that makes them rich. 1t is not
what they read, but what they remem-
Der, that makes them learned. It is not
what they profess, but what they prac-
tice, that makes them righteous.
Farmer, the election is over and the
price of Pork, Produce, Sc, is ruin
ously LOW, while the prices of eve
rything you eat and wear, and your
taxes are higher! Did you ever think
that the financial policy of Grants
administration is mainly responsible
fol- this state of affairs? Whether you
did not, OF whether you believe it OIL
not, ye who voted for Grant, IT is
TRUEi