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Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15
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6QOtQeI Monopoly, 7
But a few days ago, two gentlemen.
fully armed and equipped appeared
in our town, and demanded on pain
of accommodation and business
damnation, that our citizens, acting as
Agents for Fire Insurance Compa-
MES, should organize instanter, a local
Board of Uunderwriters,t to be govern
ed by a State Board, and it subject to
the rules and regulations of a Ma
tional Board. These gentlemen pro-
posed to pass gently through our
town, with our local Agents at their
heels, and then and there fix upon
each piece of property an ADVANCED
rate, which must be adhered to tho
the heavens fall" This whole move
ment had its origin i'll the condition,
financially, of certain Companies, af-
ter the fires of Chicago and Boston.
Many of these Companies were ruin
ed, and were forced to reorganize,
with new capital, while others we're
so shaken that they steered for tue
first harbor for repairs. The impaired
condition of certain Insurance Com
panics is due more to the utter reck-
lessness and exhorbitant expenditures,
than to any other cause. They in
sured miles of finder boxes in Chica-
go, and the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of
that class of buildings taking with
them almost fire proof houses, is the
best commentary on their method of
transacting..the business of insurance.
Now, in order to recuperate their
capital, and enable them to declare
large dividends, they propose to force
safe and responsible home Companies
into cooperation with their monopo-
ly, or deprive them of the services of
active, intelligent and competent
Agents. These "BoARD Companies
will commission nc Agent WHO repre-
sents "non board" Companies, and by
this and other means they propose to
make the people--the laborers-the
mechanics who desire TO protect their
little homes from total loss by fire,
pay %exorbitant rates to enrich this
monopoly. or to go without insurance.
This monopoly, like nearly all the
other swindles-was born among the
"'bluc bellies" of New England, (see
Credit Mobilier,9 and it may SIS well
be understood at the start, thatit will
not win. We have seven Insurance
Agents i'm our town,and they are all
gentlemen of excellent business ca
pneity-tIiorouglay acquainted with
the people aud property of the Coun-
ty, aud Companies unwilling TO en-
trust their business to men of such
experience and integrity, may as we'll
pack up their s'blotting pads" and adj
jo.trn to the land of goldfish. In the
eight wears last past there has not
been paid IN our town$1ooo for losses
by fire. and we .don't propose to build
mp the failing fortunes of foreign In
surance Companies, by tho payment
of exorbitant rates.
In SAYING what we have. we know
We speak the sentiments of this com
muni.y, aud while we are perfectly
willing to par fair and living rates
for Insurance, we do not propose to
be "boartlcd" by Eastern sharks.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15
LOCAL DEPARTMENT,

The proceedings of a Ran Road
meeting held at New Madison, Darke
county, two weeks ago, will be found
in another part ofsour paper. 1t is
strange to us that the proceedings of
this meeting could not have been
handed us in time for onr last issue.
Our forms are made up on Tuesday
afternoon, and we will now. say for
the last time, thai unless such matters
are brought to us on Monday, we
will 1T publish them. We are not
going to publish stale matter 10 ac-
commodate any man or set of men,
when we know it can be avoided by
the use OF a little common sense.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15
Notice.
AUDIToR,s OFFICE,

PREBLE CO., EATON, O., May sth, '73}
Sealed proposals VIII be received at
this office up to M. Saturday, June 18th,
1873, for the erection Of aWrought iron
bridge near Euphemia, in Harrison
township. 2 spans DO ft.seach, roadway
II feet. Also the necessary stone work
for the abutments. Also the necessary
fits for the approaches.
Specifications for the stone work and
approaches may be seen at this Of
flee on and after May 11th, 1873.
BY ORDER OF COMR'S.
w. J. BARNHIsER, Auditor.
Nav Sth, 1S73-4w. E
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15
SherdRs Sale.

Case No. 3l39.
John D: Miller, Prebie common Pleas
John G. Golvin. Order of Sale en- Mortgage.
Y VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE IS
! sued from the Court OF Common Pleas Ia the
above stated case, and directed to the Sheriff
of said. County, will offer for sale at public auc-
said County,
On Saturday, May 24ih, 1873,
hs,vaen the hours of and O'Clock, p. II. of said
day. the following premises, situated in rreSie
ing lot number one, III in the town of EidoradOi in
Prebie county, Ohio. Also, thirty three feet al
ioining said lot number one, in said town, on the
south iide of said lot number one, and running
west as far as said lot number one does.
Terms Cash. Appraised at 100000
Ohm TOWNSEND, Sheriff, p CO
Zoos a Fisher, Atty's.
vpril IL, ls7s-tde. prt 800
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15
Free Notice.

Notice is hereby given that a petition
will be presented to the County Com
missioncrs of Preble county, Ohio, at
their regular session in June next, ask
ing the appointment of Commissioners
to Law out and establish a free turnpike
between this point and along the follow
ing line, to-wit: Commencing on the
one-half section line OF a county DAD
on the East side of Twin creek, dividing
section Is, East on said county. road to
the Enterprise Free Turnpike, and
there to terminate.
MANY PETITIONERS.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15
Malancholv Suicide.

On Friday the 10th inst, MARTIN
FoUTs, a resident of Lanicr Township,
this County, and one of the owners of
the Pulling Mill on Banta's Fork, put
an end to his existence, by shooting
himself in the forehea / with a rifle.
The Coroner was sent for and we give
the following statements as taken
from the testimony adduced on the
Inquest. For some considerable time,
a relative (by marriagel of the deceas-
ed, has been the subject of neighber-
hood talk, (and, whether with founda-
ton or not we de not know or saw
has been suspected of most henious
crimes. The deceased was a man of
the highest integrity. and in all bis
intercourse with his fellows, whether
in business or social meetings, had so
demeaned himself as. TO have secured
the perfect esteem and confidence of
all who knew him. Beside, he was a
man of peculiar s%ensibitity, and, al
though of powerful physique, his
mental organization was refined,
and fatally, it seems, ~impressibge by
misfortune or fancied Disgrace. From
conversations with deceased, by inti-
mates, never intended for the public
car, it is beyond adouht. that deccas-
ell was powerfully impressed with the
fatal delusion, that any turpitudc Of
his relatives would be made to in
jure his good name. This was only n
delusion, but it was su ficient To carry
out of the world unbidden, a just, aud
generous man, and thus to blight thc
early childhood of a large family.
The ball, from the effects of which he
died, wassfred from arreId style Rife,
running abouts0 TO tse pound. The
gun stood on the ground, with tile
bmrel grasped in tha Lett hand, aud
held firmly against the re son, and
the trigger was spruugby stick i'll
the right hand. The wound was
about the junction of the frontal and
r.rietai bones, in tie centre, and was
about two inches long -tllc ball did
not enter tlie brain, Tut had fractured
the skull in the front. and shattered
It in and about the Temple. Deceased
WIS in the woods with a Young
nephew when the fatai deed was done.
and he alone was witness 10 a.sccne
which froze his young blood. The
wound was received ahont IL o'clock
r. NJ, and the deceased continued to
bsenthe until4 O'Clock a. NJ. IIe was
buriod on Sunday by the Masonic
Order, and sad faces and fearful eyes,
and words of warmcst recital of his
virtues, told that though he had sought
death by his own hands Martin Fouts
had left behind him alife OF good
deeds, and a memory full OF the per-
fume of quiet beneyoience and chris
tian charity. Deceased was nearly
4Tyears of age, and Ieaves n wife and
eight children to lament his loss. His
funeral was the largest that ever took
olace In this county.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15

/. MARRIED-On the 1st inst, at the
N. e. Parsonage. in Eaton, by Rev. j.
w. Cassatt, Mr.. w. +. Fiibert to Miss
Emma Potterii, all of Preble.
Now that Ezra has taken the wise
step our wish is that his time may be
heightened N as the silkcn web and
that he may live to a good old age in
peace, happiness and plenty, basking
in the sun shine and love of her he has
chosen as his companion through life.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15

s an Indiana Journal estimates that
it will require HOOD hogs, or 2,74o,-
900 pounds of pork to pay the salaries
of Congressman from that State, and
seems to doubt whether the invest
ment is q good one. Another jour-
nal in the same State thinks the hog
value of one Congressman equal to
about loo porkers, provided they
are good fat ones.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15
Field Crops.

HS-The ground In the above crops will be re-
quired to he measured by n competent party. and
a certificate furnished to Board, ofsame.
Competing parties will also be required TO fur
nish to Board a certified statement. showing the
time of sowing or planting the character and
quality of the soil the quantity and kind of fer
tilizers used, and the manner of cultivation.
The following resolution was also adopted:
RESOLVED, BY the Preble County Agricultural
Boars, that the cooperation of the several Town
ship Unions, or Farmers Clubs be invited in aid
OF the County Agricultural Society.
BY order of the Board.
!. L. CHANGERS, Sec'y.
4..A- M.re Ysze $50
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15
Free Turnpike Notiee.

Office is hereby given that a Petition will be
presented to the Commissioner of Prebie County
Ohio,a at their regular session in June next, asking
the appointment of Commissioners 70 lay ont and
establish a Free Turnpike between the points and
along the line, to wit: Commencing ut the West
Manchester Improved Road, In Monroe Town
ship: thence west on the quarter section line of
section No; % and q, to the north west corner Of
between the land OF John Foos and George Mi
chael to the south bank of Prices Creek; thence
west with the present road to the Monroe Central
Free Turnpike, there to terminate.
MANY PETITIONERS.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15

Chief Justice Salmon +. Chase,
died in the city of New York, of par
alysis, on Wednesday morning, the
7th inst. Hewas in the Seth year Of
his age, was n of the most eminent
men of his period, distinguished at
hone and abroad for his ability as a
statesman and his success as a pol
i~tician.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15
Musical Concert.

The "Eaton Harmonias," a German
singing class of Eaton, will give &
Musical entertainment at Minors
Hall, on Thursday evening. twill
be one of the best Concerts cyersgiv.
en- in this place, and we advise al
who can to patronise il. q.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15

j. 6. McNUT, Esq, has opened an
Office in the second story of John
Lockwood's building, directly oppo-
site the Court House, where he will
always he found ready to attend to
any legal business entrusted to him,
with promptness and despatch.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15


beth Stout, decd. Execu-
VS.. ton.
James Mullen.
NOTICE is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned Sheriff of Preble County, o.,
will by virtue of an execution issued by
the Court of Common Pleas OF said Co.,
in favor of VIM. W. Stout, Administra-
tor of Elizabeth Stout, decd, against
James Mullen, and to him directed at
the hour off O'Clock, P. M.
On Monday, Hay 26, 1873,
at the Farm of James Mullen, in Jackson
Township, in said County, and near
New Westyille, offer for sale at Public
Auction the following described proper
ty, to wit: The undivided half of 20
Acres, more less, of growing Wheat in
field. Taken as the property of james
Mullen on said execution.
Terms cash.
JOHN TOWNSEND, Sheriff.
STIvRR & FREEMAN, Atry's.
May Is, 1S73-2w. (prs 1926.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15
An Arrest for Rape.

On Monday night last, one John
Brook, a man of over so years, was
arrested, and taken before Esq, Moses,
of Casper Township, to answer to the
charge of assault with intent to com
init a rape" on a little girl about 6
years old. The child is the daughter
of Mr.. Martin, who is a tenant of
Brooks. He was recognized to the
Common Pleas Court in the suIn of
$500, failing to give which, he was
brought to Eaton and is now in Jail.
We have heard IN of the particu-
lars, and at any rate, it is better'to
await the evidence at the trial, before
expressing for or against the accused
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15
~ CARD

"A Clergyman, while residing in South America
as missionary, discovered q safe and simple RENE
dy for the Cure OF Neryeas weakness. Early De
cay, Disease of the Urinary and Seminal Organs.
and the whole train of disorders brought OH by
baneful and vicious habits. Great numbers have
been cured by this noble remedy. PrOmpte by q
desire 10 benefit the ~adiieted and uniortunate I
will send The receipt for preparing and using this
medicine, in a sealed enrelOpt.- TO any one who
needs II, FREE OF
&Statfon ., Bible House,
New York City
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15
Free Turnpike Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that n Petition will he
presented to the Commissioners of Preble county,
ohio, at their regular session in June next asking
the appointment of Commissioners to lay out and
staUiish a Free Turnpike between the points and
along the line to-wit: Commencing at the Lewis
burg and i;rookeyiiie Free Turnpike and running
south ) miles TO the road between the farms OF D..
Il. Smith & Iven,s heirs and there to terminate.
NAM PETITIONERS.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15
Free Notice.

Notice Il hereby given that q Petition will be pre-
scented to the Commissioners Of Prtbie county. o.,
at their regular session IN june next, ASKING the
tablish a Free Turnpike between the points and
along the line to-wit: BEGINNING at a point ON the
short free pike between sections % and 20, in SOM
es township: running thence west on the section
line between said sections to the Davis and Nc
Gill Freepike and there To terminate.
NAN PETITIONERS.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15

Old "fee bills in gross of the Reg.
lister, says he was bred a farmer
Unfortunate person that he went back
OH his profession
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15

The May Musical Festival, held at
Cincinnati, is over, and from all ac-
counts. proved q success.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15

While n steward in ono of the
Maysville, (K%entucky,) churches was
handing round the contribution box
a few Sundays since, taking up a col
lection for foreign missions, his eye
and heart were gladdened by observ-
ing among its contents a neatly rolled
package that one could easily imag-
inc to bc-a "check," or something OF
that agreeab bic nature. On hastily in.
vestigating, his former belief in the
depravity CT human nature was
changed to a certainty by discover
ing Bland n cent, and upon the paper
the folio wing "The cent is for the
heather, anslsthe dollar to get it to
Eihem.'
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15
SheriHys Sale.

No. 2312.
Martin Swisher, Assignee Pretle
of William Swisher, Plaintiff, Com.
VS. Pleas
George S. Brewer, Defendant. Order
on Nor
BY virtue Of a second p%lurious order
of Sale issued from the Court of Com
mon Pleas of Preble County, Ohio, in
the above stated case, and directed to
the Sheriff of said county. I will offer
for sale at public Auction, at the door
of the Court House, in Eaton, in said
county
On Saturday, June Ia, 1873,
between the hours of one and four
o'clock, P. NJ, of said day, the follow
ing described real estate, situated in the
town of Eaton, countyaef Preble, and
State of Ohio, and bouHded and des-
cribed as follows to-wit: Being eighteen
and a half feet off the east side of in
lot number three hundred and fifty 800.
and twenty-five and one-half feet off
the west side of in lot number three
hundred and fifty-one Sol. in said town
of Eaton, commencing at the n. e. cor
ner of the lot now owned by Phillip
Schriner; thence East forty-four, A
feet to a cornor on the north line of lot
number $50: thence south twelve rods
to an alley; thence west forty-four, A
feet along said alley to the east line of
said Phillip Schriner's lot; thence north
along said line twelve rods to the place
of beginning. Appraised at $1,000.
JOHN TOWNSEND, Sheriff.
J. v. Campbell, Atty.
May 8, 1S73-tds prf. $40
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15
Man Shot.

On Saturday night last, the "sofl
notes" of a pistol fell upon the ears 81
the promenaders of our streets, and is
accounted for thusly: One Elmer
Thomas, late of Columbus, but at pre-
sent a valuable citizen of this city,
was needed at the Mayors Office, for
the purpose of responding to some
petty charge of handling Revolvers
and Bowie-knives, after the manner
of the juggler of Japan. While on
the way to an interview with his
Honor, escorted by the Marshal, it
occurred to Thomas to adjourn the
interview to a more favorable period,
and therefore he proceeded to aban-
don the society of the Officer, for
nor agreeable company. Now, the
Marshal has for some time been prac-
Using wing shooting, preparatory to
the Prairie chicken season, and the
rapidly %retreating form of Thorn rs
presented an opportunity for practice,
which no trne sportsman could let
pass unimprovcd. Therefore, Mich
ael, with his little pistol, proceeded to
bring down Thomas at yards by 40 a
capital wing shot, the ball striking the
left wing, and fr~acturing the ulna.-
The wounded bird was brought to the
Drug Store of Michael & Son, and
while. awaiting a Surgeon TO fix him
up TO: another flight he received the
most careful attention from DR.. M.
Sturm, who was, as he always is, on
hand at all times. Surgeon Welsh
soon arrived; and bandages were re-
CURED. The vast crowd assembled
around the building preventing egrcss,
the fertile resources of DR.. Sturm
once more, perhaps, saved a valuable
life. With the rapidity of thought,
he Invested himself of coat and vest,
and then stripped from his manly
form his s-cheInise, and 10, the BAN
dages were at hand. With the assis-
lance of DR.. Sturm the wound was
properly dressed, and the patient is
doing well. We are pleased to hear
that DIR. Sturm will shortly make such
arrangements as will enable him to
devote his entire time and talent to
the practice of Surgery.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15

Mrs. Amos HAINEs, of Sugar Val
lev, has our thanks for several stalks
of the largest and finest Rhubarb, we
have saw this season. 1t was certain
ly cultivated in democratic soil.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15
Free Turnpike Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that a Petition Will be
presented to the Commissioners of Prebie County,
Ohio at their regular session in June next, asking
the appointment of Commissioner TO lay ont and
establish Il Free Turnpike between the points and
along the following line, to wit: Commencing at
the West Manchester Improved Road, in Monroe
township, at a point where the quarter section line
of section No 2 crosses said road; thence west on
the quarter section line of section No. 2, 3, 4 and 4,
to the Hamburg and ElDoradO Improve Road,
MANY PETITIONERS.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15
On .Satu,dau. Nav 24fh. 1878,

between the hours of / ana p. 81. of said day, the
following premises, situate. In the town Of Canlfen
Preble County, and bonded Il described as fol-
lowl, to-wi;: Lot nnnoer 10 formerly Lot number
forty-five, Cfal as known and drSignased on the
town plat of the said town of Camden, In Felix
Narsnfs addition. Terms Cash. Appraised at S275.
JOHN TO Sherlf, PC. o.
Silver & Freeman, Atty's.
Anrii II. 1873 ids. pr. 500
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15
on Saturdau. .MaY 31st., 1873,
NheriRs sale.
Case No. S2O7!

Case No. 3207..
H vs.. pleas. Order
Catherine Patton, and of Sale ON
David Patton. J Mortgage.
10y virtue of an order of sale issued
Dfrom the Court of Common Pleas,
within and for the County of Preble and
State of Ohio, in the above case aud to
the Sheriff of said county directed, | will
offer for sale at Public auction at the
door of the Court House, at Eaton, in
said county,
On Saturday RI ay 81, 1873,
between the hours of l and 4 O'Clock, p.
NJ, of said day, tire following lands and
tenements situated in the town of Cam
den, in the county of Preble, and State
of Ohio, known ana described as fol-
lows, to-wit: Being the south part of
lot number one hundred and ninety
seven, (197l in the said town of Camden,
as re~numbered by order of the County
Commissioners, and bling t~hirtyfour
feet, six inches, (34-6,) on Main Street,
and extending back eight d
Appraised at $1,000.
JOHN TOWNSEND, Sheriff.
Moore &c Moore, -Attys.
April "a, 1S73-tds. 1860.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15
Council Proceedings.

EAroN.o, May 18th l77s.-Conncil met persuant
to adjournment, In regular session at Council
Chamber, Members present, ]. H.. Zoos, Mayor,
VIM. II. Ortt Clerk. Messrs Brooke, Eideon' Thum
Hubbard, d Reiehel Councilmen. Council called
to order by his Honor the Mayor, Minutes read
aisd mp proved.
and orders Issued for the respective amounts:
Lewis MeHafey, 1 nights service as police. $500
". b. ste phens $500
The street COMMITTEES made a report, relative to
a portion of the ground now owned by Robinson
Chamber & Co., and used as q public Highway
n motion the same was referred to the commit
tee on Judiciary.
The street committee offered the following reSo-
tuition. Resolved that The sidewalks OF both sides
of the following streets be CARRIED and paved in ac-
cordance with the ordinance In such case made
and provided, viz:
1 Maple street from Main street to High street.
2Somers d" Beech /" 10 Maple.
3 Cherry Main TO High, -:
High Walnut " to Maple
S Beech - Main " to High -
On motion the above rss9iutio MS were received
and adopted. The chair appointed Thum & Reich
ell n committee to procure n suitable lot to be used
as a pound, a resolution was presented to Council
| asking the privilege of using Cornell Chan her by
1 the directors of the Eaton Union Schools for their
! meetings at sucii tim es as not use ! by the council,
| being a Saving To the corporation of twenty five
] dollars per year.
1 On motion the RESOLUTION was received and adop-
l tel Council adjourned to Wednesday evening May
WIZ. H. oRTT. Clerk.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15

James Brooks and Cakes Ames, of
Credit Mobilier notoriety are dead.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15

We have received the first number
of the Corner Stone, under the super
vision of Mr.. GEORGE w. MEHAFFEY.
1t looks well, and we'll be pleased to
hear that George will be able. to make
it a success.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15

Eaton could supply half dozen a u
sage factories for six months with
dogs.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-05-15
SheriR'S Sole.

Case No. 1864.
Nathan Benbow, Psebie c9mmen
sylvester w VS. & WIFE. On Mor 3sass OF sale
Thy VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE IS
sued by the Court of Common Pleas within
1Bahd for the County of Preble and State of ohio
in the above stated case and to the sheriff OF said
county directed, I VIII offer for sale at public aite-
tion, al the door Of the Court House. In Eaton. in