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Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1873-03-26
HOF CORN.

Thare iz a crate deal ov rezolushun
in Gin, but kussid little judgment.
A nikname will not only Outliv a
man, but outlast even his tombstun.
What il the chief end oy man? To
foot his wiie's bills and boot the man
who insults her.
Aman who kant fiddle but one
tune, dent kare WOW well he kan
do il, amt a permanent suekcess.
After all don't know az thare IL
emmy thing in this world that pays
much better than being born natral
phOOl.
A literary reputashun il hard tew
git and easy tew loose, and when once
lost IL lost forever.
Thare u CRATE art in growing ola
gracefully.
IL a nah haz got a good reputashun
he had better ga it insured, for they
are d lediul risky.
Misplaced charity liz good blum
der u make.
Ifyu want tew git a good general
idee ov a mans karacter find out from
him what his opinyun Ov hiz naber
IL.
1t IL crate deal better for a man
tew be DETAINED than tew be prazsd
for what he don't possess.
Solomon remarked that thare
want ennything nu under the sum-"
aud il duz really seem that if a man
sez ennything nu he haz tn lie lee
tie tew do 1t.
Watching ones heltI all the time
il like watehiT g the westher-a tr t j.
deal Ov time IL lost, aud thare IL Just
az menny showers alter all.
We hear good deal sed about the
freaks Ov natuT, but hav alwus no.
Iieed that when natur makes a two
legged swine, she takes mighty sight
ov pains about it.
Gravity IL the homage that phoOl
paws to wisdum without knowing it
A flatterer liz a common enemy,
If mankind we've Obliged tew Civ
their gifts sekretly, they would look
upon it az a CRATE hurdship.
He that won't listen, kant learn I;
phoOis and bObalinks are poor listen
ers, and hav but one song.
Whenever yu find a man who IL
strictly honest, yu will find one who
iZ truly courageous.
When eloquence and wisdum kon-
tend for the superiority in a man. he
has got about az far above the rest ov
Us az he can git.
Thare il two kinds ov hipokrits, thn
bold, and the humble, and the humble
ones are thu wust.-' Josh Billings !"
IN the ". y Weekly.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1873-03-26
THE CUT.WORM AND ANT.

/ once witnessed a scene which ex.
hibited in no pleasant form the traits
and passions of a class Of creatures
less agreeable and attractive than the
beautiful birds with which we have
formed such agreeable associations
Standing in my garden on a warm,
bright summer morning, l observed
a monster cuIwOTm moving over the
ground with all the speed it could
exert. My curiosity was at once eK
cited, for l knew the reptile 10 be
sluggish in his movements, and q vile
night-prowler that avoids the sun
light. 1 sOOn perceived the cause OF
this unusual action. A large black
ant was in vindic i've pursuit, gripping
the worm at every opportunity. The
worm was armed with no weapon OF
defence, but frequently turned partly
around aud by the muscular strength
uf his snOut tossed the ant from his
b Idy, and sought safety by frantic
attempts at flight. 1 thought for q
while, anu almost hoped, that the
worm would escape from his agile
tormentor. But new actors shortly
appeared on the scene. 1 witnessed
several other ante hurTying to the
battle field from different directions,
in an area of several feet. They in
stantly assailed the worm on every
side; seizing on him as dog fastens
his fangs on q deer, or as a blood
hound gripes the Carib. The worm
made desperate efforts to escape by
speed, his suffering was pitable ; his
body was cOntOrted by cOnvulsions ;
he rolled himself over and over III
his agony, and at times raising TO
nearly full length threw his body up
on hls foes, as If in the hope of crush
ing them by its weight. Ny pity
overcame, alike my habits of scien-
tific investigation, and my hatred OF
the vile spOiler, and l killed the
worm, but unwisely left the place
without witnessing the subject meas
ures of the ants. When L returned
tie body was gone, and i could not
determine whether the ants had dis
s<cted, and in their strength, carried
L. off, or whether il had been picked
up Uy some watehful bid.
rO the naturalist these facts present
two points OF speculation. How were
the usual habits OF the reptile distur-
Oc0g duO hC oAAhCA AAbO bHS SUM ~.
My own impressions were that the
ant in boring the earth had fallen up:
Oh the refuge Of this worm. Others
thought that the latter in burrOwing
beneath the surface had invaded the
nest of the. ant and thus intiamed his
bellicose temper. How did the aux
iliary ants know of the conflict
The inequalities OEthe surface forbade
the idea that it was through the
means of sight. Did the first COM
batants claim their AID by eXhaling
some expansive effiuvium, or did be
emit a sound audible to their keen
sense, but whicn did not reach my
duller organs? The whole spectacle
convinced me that communication
was impaired to them by some subtle
and inex plicable agency.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1873-03-26
FARnING IN THE MOON.

A farmers club in Central Illinois,
as We learn from the secretary, has
been discus sing the subject of the in
fiuence of the moon on vegetation
The particular point in the discussion
was in regard to the proper time to
SOW wheat in order to gain the great
est amount of good from the infiu-
ehces of tie moon. AS Is usual, when
this subject comes up, there were some
VINO denied that the moon exerts any
influence on glowing crUps, while
Others affirmed that it did exert q pow
eriul influence, and one which farm
ers should avail themselves Of.
No Intelligent person, or persons
Possessed of very large amount OF
common sense, We think, believes
that the moon exerts any occult inf1u-
ence Oh vegetation in any stage OF its
DEVELOPMENT. There is, however,
some ressOn for believing that the
moons rays do influence the growth
uI vegetation. and observation seems
10 confirm the idea that established
plants do make a more rapid growth
during the period Of the mOon's great
est light, than during that of her
greatest ObscuratiOn-all the circum-
stances being equally favorable. 1t
is also claimed To be q fact, aud there
is some reason for the belief, that very
tender plants, for example young
wheat plants, do best ii allowed pc
riod OF rest during the night, in which
they recuperate, as babies and young
ducks do; while hardy young plants,
Ike the sprouts of potato, and other
bulbs, which have something TO feed
upon directly, do better If their growth
Is pushed during the whole of the day
and night.
Admitting both Of these premises to
Be true, the conclusion would be this !:
If we could regulate the weather in
respect to warmth aud dryness, or be
reasonably assured that they would be
favorable during the whole Of the sea-
son when planting and sowing must
be done, TO insure a crop, We would
SOW their seeds when plants are very
tender at the start, so that they would
break ground during " the dark OF the
MOON" TO the emu that they might
have the nIgh's rest 20 grateful aud
reeuperative To ali who work. On the
other hand, we would, everything be-
ing favorable, and good weather be-
ing insured, plant potatoes, and some
other. crops which are hardy at the
start, so that they would come up in
"the light OF the mOon," in order
that they might make the fastest
growth possible. But there are so
many "ifs" in the way that we do
not believe it is practicable to take ad-
vantage of the favorable action of the
moons influence, if, indeed, it exerts
influences especially favorable or un-
favorable; and our convictions are,
that the farmer who puts of seeding
when the land is in good condition, in
order to plant or sow during the right
time of the moon, will be quite likely
" to beg in harvest" and have wise
people laugh at him for his folly
Prairie Farmer.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1873-03-26

Teach children to wait upon them
selves, and to take pleasure in helping
others. Encourage them to bear
necessary pain with as little fuss as
possible. Give them good tools, and
show an interest in the use of them
Show them how TO work as you do,
but require very little at Arst, letting
them make things for friends, or do
their tasks to "help" those they love,
until they learn to feel an ambition
about d1ing their work fast and thor
oughly. Expect them to keep their
engagements, aud not allow them to
back out Of an undertaking as soon as
the flush of novelty wears of. There
fore let them not attempt too much
unless to cure a habit of Dragging
Give them long, warm night-elothes
and bedding enough (tOO much will
reduce perspiratiOn) to keep them
warm In any position, and let them
sleep in coOl, ventilated rooms, and
give them all the natural sleep they
can take.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1873-03-26
THE CHRONICLE.
"TRY LOVE Is CLAY.


This sweet, wonderful poem is soutsearch
ing for an author. Who would not like t.
know and love the parent Of such a waif?
"she is deadF" they said to him. Come
kiss her and leave her-thy love is clayF'
They smoothed her tresses Of dark brown
hair;
On her forehead Of stone they laid it fair;
over her ewes which gazed too much,
They drew the lids with gentle touch;
With a tender touch they closed up we'll
The sweet, thin lips that had secrets 70 tell
About her brown and beautiful face
They tied her veil and her marriage lace
Aud drew on her white feet the white silk
which we're the whites. no eyecould choose
And over her bosom they crossed her hands;
"COme away" they said, God underslanos'
And there was silence, and nothing there
But silence. and scents Of eglantere.
And iasmin- and roses. and rosemary.
And they said "As lady should lie. Lies
she"
And they held their breath as they ieft the
With a shudder. to glance atits stillnessa and
gloom.
Rnt he who loved her too well to dread,
Tbe sweet, the stately and beautiful Dead
He lit his lamp and took his key
And turned IL. Alone again-he and she.
Hand she. but sue would not speak,
Thourh he Kissed in the old place, the quiet
cheek.
He and she; yet she would not smile,
Though he called her the name she loVeo
erewhiIe.
He and she; still she did not move
To any passionate whisper Of love.
Then he said. "Cold lips and breast without
Is there oT; no v;oices no language Of desth9 %
aDumb 10 the ear and still 10 the sense,
But 10 heart and soul distinct, intenfes
See now: will listen with soul. not ear.
What was the secret Of dying, dear?
sWas Il the infinite wonder Of all
That you ever could let Lies 1iower fall
.-or was 1t the greater marvel to feel
The perfect calm DER the agony sleal7
~wasthe miracle greater to nnd how deep
Beyond all dreams sank downward tnat
sleep7
"Did life roll back its record, dear? -
And show. as they say it does, past things
clear?
HAnd was IL the innermost heart of the bliss
To tnd out 50 what q wisdom love is7
80. perfect deadI o, dead most dear!
I hold the breath Of my soul 10 hear!
ar ,,.,s,, .s, lsay, .s N horrible hell.
AS high as to heaS en-, and you do not tell!
There must be pleasure in dying. sweet,
To make you so placid from head to feet
a.I would tell you. darling, If were dead,
Aud 'twere your hot tears on my brow sned'
al would say though the angel Of death had
His sword on my lips to keep it unsaid'
.You should not ask vainly. with stream
which Q Of ali death IS was the chiefest sur
prise;
..The very strangest AID suddenest thing
Ofail surprises dying mast bring
All foolish worldl Oh, most kind deadi
Though he told me, who Will believe II
was saidf
Who will belleve what he herd her say,
with the sweet, soft voice, in the dear old
way;
.srhe utmost wonder is this: I hesr,
And see you, and love you, and Kiss you'
dear
aApd am your angel. who was your bride.
And know that though dead have never
died"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1873-03-26

Rose CUTTINGs-Max Klose, an
experienced gardner, says; Instead
of throwing my prunings away last
spring, I used them as cuttlngs-pl
a whole lot ofthem, about dozen or
more, in a marmalade jar filled with
coarse sand and water. with sufficient
of the latter to be about quarter oi
an inch or so above the sand. / then
plunged the jars into a slight hotbed,
and j, the cuttings have all the light
and sun possible-never shading
once" After eight weeks he exam
ined the Jars and found the roofs ia
fill them, and the shoOts in the
healthiest condition. Nothing could
be more so. He adds: "Out of abo al
I2O cuttings of three dozen kinds OF
roses. I only missed striking fifteen,
which [ think is a very encouraging
result anyhow, shall consider II
the road royal, and experiment again
in a similar manner in summer, when
I shall pay more attention to the pre-
pairing of the cuttings and the way
they will strike the readiest.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1873-03-26

An Trishman In Williamsport visit-
ed a marOle-yard in that city, and
ordered a tombstone for his wife's
grave, leaving full directions as TO
Inscription. The work was done at
the time agreed upon, but Patrick did
not call for il. After waiting for sew
eral months, the marble.cutter sent =
note to the beI Ieaved husband, reques.
ting him to call. He did 50, inspected
the stone, and asked how much It
would cost to have the name erased.
The price was named, he paid It, and
planned that his wife was alive and ex.
we'll, and that he ordered the stone
while drunk, Patrick will now sell
that tombstone ''at q great sacrifice" 7"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1873-03-26

Ought the United States govern
ment TO build a first-elass dOuble-tlaeK
road from the Atlantic TO the Mlssls-
sipH or Missouri, for the purpose ol
cheapening both freight and fares
The Senate has directed the Commit
tee on Transportation to answer this
question.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1873-03-26

ESTATE Of John Reed, decd
1.-The undeIEisaed has been duly appoin.
Ted and qualified as Administrstrix On the
estate Of John Resd. decd, late OF Trum.
p bull Co., Ohio. ELIZABETH c, REED.
0irard, Ohio, March ls. lST3-8ts
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1873-03-26
EGAL NOTICE.

lfAiice Frftinger, whose place Of resi-
deDce is unknown viii take notice that on
the Soth day OF January, 1873. GeOrge Frit-
inEsr died In the COuIt OF Common Pleas Oi
Tr1mbnil county, Ohio. his petition against
her, praying for divorce; cause Sliedged.
Willful absence for three years last past and
neglect Of duty. said cause will be for
hearing Al any time after six weeks rom
the drst publication Of this Dotice
0EORGE Z FRITINGER.
Washington hyde, Att'y for Pirn.
Feb. %. ls7S-et
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1873-03-26

A German paper contains a reply
from . Clergyman who was travelling.
and who stopped at q hotel much IRE
Quented by what are termed drum
mers." The host, not being used 10
have elergymen at his table, looked 81
him with SURPRISE the Clerks used
all their artillery Of wit upon MIN,
without elicitiDg a remark in self de-
fence, The worthy clergyman ate his
dinner quietly, apparently without
observing the gibes and sneers Of bis
neighbOrs. One Of them at last, In
despair at his fOrbearanee, said to
him:
well, I wonder at your patience
Have you not heard all that has been
said against yOu?"
ION, yes, but 1 am used to it. Do
you not know who l am?h
mo, SIR"
Well, will inform you. l am
chaplain OF a lunatie asylum sueh
remarks have no effect upon me-"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1873-03-26
= HRNNINGFR.

OIMMOXS 4 HENNINGER, Auc-
Oaoneers. viii g We prompt attention 70
al engagements as Auctioneers. VIII 80
out of city or county. Reasonable terms,
and satisfaction guaranteed. II desired. one
or botn will attend sales. once Of s. sim
mons in Kings Block. ONCE Of w. Hen
ringer tnsBufalo ClOthiDg Store, from this
date till A ApTii lst, 1s72. Without further mo-
fice. loct 8. IS72-tl
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1873-03-26
SATURDAY, April 1sth, A. D. 1873,

at one O'Clock, ?. m. OF said day, the follow
ing described interest in lands. situssS in
the township Of Brookneld, county OF rrurn-
f3urth part OF the following described lands
snd tenements. subject 10 the life interest
of G. L. Willis. Sr.; Ooun nded on the north by
highway; on the east andsouth by the high
way. and on the west by lands of John
Witherstey- Containing within said bOun-
Appraised At $4,000.
q. ". DICKINSON, Sheriff.
Sherin's Once. Warren. O., Mar ie, ls7S-5t
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1873-03-26

CHERIFF'S SALE in Attachment
OEhe state ofohio. Trunbull County. IS.
"a. Alien Waldorf In Trumbull CON-
vs. mon Pleas.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1873-03-26

BY virtue OF an order OF sale In Attach
uaent issued out Of the Court Of Common
Pleaa of Trumbun County. Ohio. IN The
shove named case, TO ue directed and de-
livered, I have levied upon a shall expose 10
public sale AZ the door Of the Court House IN
The city OF Wsrren, Ohio, on
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1873-03-26

MR. A. p. MINER, Contractor of
q 1sl mail route No. sIS9, running daily from
susssvus 70 Burg HIn via Kinsman, wishes
20 give notice to the public that he has pro-
vided himself with q pleasant riding coach.
nnd Is nov prepared 70 carry passengers and
baggage 20 ali points on the route.
Aug 25-4SE.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1873-03-26
". sPEAR.

nRLR. NELSON, Physician and
ISrrgeor,- -offie.. east OF First Nat Bank;
once honrs frOIn Ia 10 o'clock. a. M, rs, ana
Stos .m.l els jan - -
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1873-03-26

tITESTERN RESERVE CHRONICLE
w Puollsnsd every "Wednesday mornlnS'
m kn pire tslOek. Market 81. MaTreo NA.
= rTExKI.- Editor and Propr1etol
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1873-03-26

a DOLPHUo ttRETER, Dealer IN
II Musical Aerchandize Of al descriptions,
viz: Pianos orlrans Helodeone, Stonns,
Guitars. .Accordeons Cla-oneJts, Flutes, Files.
Drums, Piano-spreads, Piano-stools, Sheet
music MuGtc-booiZs, Violin strings Guitar
Rfr1nee &C. &C. Store IN Webb's Block, over
Porter's Book Store. lJaI 1870.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-11-06
TO the Indabtad.

To the few who have so promptly
responded to the reminders" we
e them of their Indebtedness OIL
subscription, we return our thanks,
but TO those who owe US for one and
two years and have treated ourappeals
with silent Indifference, we ask them
is this honorable, is it manly, is it
fair? Do you want the paper-do
you desire a Democratic Organ in
your county, If you do, then take it
and pay for it, at least at the end of
each ycar-if you do not want it and
are Indifferent about its existence,
then let the publisher know it at once,
that he may not be defrauded out of
his just and honorable dues. We talk
plainly upon this matter, because
there are a good many who have been
taking the DEMOCRAT for the two
years we have had charge OF it, and
paid nothing, and treat our "remind-
ers" as though they were SO many pa
per wads thrown against a dead wall.
We believe it would be a good idea
for the country press to do as the city
weeklies do-send 10 paper without
the money i'll ADVANCE. We for one
are in favor OF adopting that system
at once.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-11-06
NOTICE,
Oct. 80, 1S73--w3

Letice Semple, Pptf, Preble Com.
Jas. Sempie, ct al Defts. ton to Fore
close mortgage.
TAMES SEMPLE of the State of Iowa
y and George Huls and Jane Huls, his
wife, Of the State of California, will take
notice that Letice Semple of the State of
Iowa, did on the 2Sth day of October,
1873, file her petition i'll the Court of
Common Pleas, within and for the coun-
ty of Preble aud State of Ohio, against
the said James Semple. George Huls, e
Jane Huls, his wife, defendants, setting
forth that the said James Semple gave a
mortgage to the said Letice Semple on
the Northwest quarter OF section num-
Der 30, township 6, Range 2 east, &C.,
in Preble county, Ohio, which mortgage
bears date of February %, 1852, to Sc
cure the payment of $500, according to a
certain note referred to i'll said mortgage,
and that since the giving of said mort
gage the other defendants claim some
interest in sail lands under the said
James Semple, and that said Jas. Sem
pie may pay said sum nov claimed TO be
due, to-wit: $750,7 with 10 per cent.
interest from Feb. list, 1866; or that said
premises may he sold to pay the same.
And the said defendants are further no
titled that they are required to appear
and answer said patition on or before
the 3rd Saturday after the 18th day of
December, 1873.
ZOOS & FISHER,
Att'ys for PItff.
Attest--W. D. QUINN, Clerk.
Oct. 80, 1773-w6 prf $3.50
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-11-06
How it was Done--A Cincinnati Com
mercial. Traveller Finds an Eaton
Swell" too Smart for Him

" " s@A &S& AA&s44
We have beer put in possession of the
V facts in relation to an incident that oc.
Cured in our town Il short time since,
which we give to our readers with the
hope that Il "moral" may be pointed,
though the tale" remains unadorned.
It seems that a young gentleman, (the
facts warrant us i'll calling him a gen.
tleman,) representing 4 prominent Gin
cinnati firm, believing that the interests
of his house could be advancedin Eaton.
concluded to stop i'll our town and
"work it up" He put up ut one OF our
ga - Hotels, (recently decorated by the
artistic hand of J. \. HubbelD and at
once sought to extend his acquaintance
among our business men. He succeed
cd to an extent that enabled him to gath
CT ROUND him a sufficient number of
"whole-soulcd ones' to make up Il quiet
game Of cold sledge." The game pro-
crossed with great satisfaction to all
concerned, for Il time, but was finally
Interrupted by 4 tap at the door. The
invitation to enter was given, and was
followed by the entrance of an ivory
iica'icu OitllC anu Tie scent OF Il ME ma
v"iia cigar, manufactured in Eaton and
composed Of Germantown wrappers and
Twin Valley filters. These shadows of
coming events were succeeded by the /!
advent of the Hero of our story-an Ea-
ton swell and "dead beat''-who, after
Il brief introduction changed the entire
programme for the evening by inviting
t1ha Who'll nyt To a hnn.ln,, fl,nS. { Ir---5 |
game and join him at the festive counter
of Il n~eighboring Restaurant. The iivi-
tation was accepted, the festive counter
was reached and Oysters were ordered,
drink followed drink, cigar followed
cigar, all at the expense 90 of the Eaton
"swell," while the merry moments flew
by unhecded until the two hands of the
memorable barroom clock pointed to the
hour Of twelve, and an adjournment was
proposed. Then came the settlement.
The slate was brought out, the column
OF figures was footed and the "swelJ"
was called upon for the stamps. To his
~unbounded establishment he had fol- got
ten his pocket book! His face, though
hrassy, was not good with the Proprie-
tor. Why paint his agony? Why por-
tray his narrowed feelings? We only
chronicle the result. The other men,
bers of the party were the guests of the
Cincinnati gentleman, until the party
were imposed upon and led astray by
the winning smile and melifluous voice
of the tempter. There was but one
honorable course to pursue and the
Cincinnati gentleman took that course.
"Gentlemen, you are my guests. L am
the guest of the "'dead beat" He can't
pay, 1 can ana will. He did pay 1925,
and considers the information obtained
cheap at the price.
Moral-''sich is life"