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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16

patiently plodding through the mys-
teries of Dabolfs Arithmetic, while
! Aunt Nina, who had been school
ma'am. frightened ap at the array of
roots and powers like an old war
| horse ST the sound of trumpet.
{. called TO enquire after this boy,
said the Squire, in his slow, cautious
manner, which reminded you of a
man feeling his way in the dark. 1ou
know, Miss Jerusha, he belongs OF
right to North Waring, and in case of
| his coming upon the town. Ga 1&2a
fffsN0body need to worry themselves
about 'I4ias coming on the town. = said
Aunt Rusha Indignantly; che amt
one o. that Kind. There amt a lazy
hair in his head. IN fesk him to
make liVin' aleng gside oiCap'n Skin
l-ner any day. f.asas - s.s... o.-
Aunt Rusha stopped to give the fire
an extra poke with the tongs, that
sent a cloud of sparks up the great
chimney. and theiSquire went on =
Being as he belonged to North
Waring, the selectmen are bound to
provide for his learning 8 trade: 9TH
erwise he might become a charge to
the town. sas9eIo7 Efsss sE
e Did you ever learn 8 trade, Squire
Day ?" asked Aunt Russia, with a
twinkle in her funny black eyes.
"Wny no, Miss Jerusha; all are not
called tothe sameiconditiens in life.D
said the SQUIRE ponpouslg, Ga 10.
i "And do you, suppose you'd been
any better off il. you'd been bound out
to a poor, shiftless cretuf like 'Bijah
Potter, a tinkerina Jack-of-aH- trades,
that never5could makea} decent slivin'
for himself, let alone other folks The
widow and the fatherless belong to
the Lord, and not to the selectnen,
'cording to my way of thinking; and
/ make no doubt the Lord sent 'Lias
to me. There's something uncommon
in that boy and when l find out what
the Lord meant him for I'm going to
help him to grow that way fa
ss.Certainiy, Miss j Jerusha, certainly,
most commendable in you. I'm glad
to know yeur Intentions and if you
want the boy bound to you"
/ (: don't want him bound Inever.
want any slaves, black, or white !;
but you may tell Cap'n Skinner I've
adopted 'Lias Barnet, and my inten-.
tions are to do what is right by him"
Aunt Rusha stood up and looked at
Aunt Nina, whoo nodded her head
and wiped her eyes and said
ff'To be sure, Rusha, we've adopted
him."
The Squire coughed a Iittle,, and
stnoothed down his fur glove, Aunt
Russia pushed her speetaoles TO the
top of her head, and then pulled them
down again; punched the back log
with thu tones, and then began so talk
about the weather. and the prospect OF
an early spring. asa lte
Before Elias was many years older
they all found out that the Lord made
him for machinist and in the course
of his business he worked out some in
ventions that made him rich and
famous. But no son ever ministered
more tenderly to his mother than did
Elias to mis- adopted anhts. :
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16
SURGICAL OPERATIONS WITHOUT
LOSS OF BLOOD.

Professor Esmarch, of Kiel, is said
to-have devised method by which
sAFoperation may be performed upon
the extremities of the body without
any loss of blood. A bandage made
of India rubber, elastic aud of firm
texture, is tied round the extremities,
from the ends of the fingers or toes in
an upward direction. BY this means
all the blood is driven out of the eX-
tremities, kind of an elastic piece of
hose made of eSoutchouc about the
thickness OF your finger is wound
around the extremities some three or
five times, and thus any supply Of
blood to these parts Is rendered i'm
possible, The handage is now taken
off, while the caoutchouc bag remains
in its position. The extremity below
this bag is now perfectly blOodless
and pale as corpse, when the opera
tor may now bury his knife in the
parts desired without inenrring the
loss of a single drop of blood. BY
this method not only the patient is
made to lose no blood during aud
from the operation. but it also has the
great advantage that the operator may
undertake his task without any assis-
tant. Properly to appreciate the lat
ter, we need but call to mind how
difficult it is for n physician practic-
ing inthe country to obtain q skillfal
assistant, or in times of war. to COM
mand any assistance whatever after
a great battle.-BoSton Globe.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16
OUR MOTHER.

Onr mothers lost her youthfulness.
Her locks are turning gray,
And wrinkles take the place of smiles
She is fading every day.
We gaze at her in sorrow now,
For though we've ne'er been told,
We can but feel the weary truth
Our mothers growing cid
Our mothers lost her usefulness,
Her eyes grow dina with tears,
Yet still within her heart there shines,
Some light of other years:
For oft she'll speak in merry tones.
Smiles as in youth she smiled.
As DER her heart some memory steals
OF when she was a child.
Our mothers lost her youthfulness,
The light step has grown slow,
The graceful form has s1ealned to stoop,
The bright cheek lost its glow.
Her weary hands have grown so thin,
Her dear hands fremble now;
Passing away in sad, deep lines,
Is traced upon her brow.
Our mothers lost her youthfulness,
Her smiles are just as kind,
Her tones to us are soft as erst,
Where should we dearer find?
But as we note the trembling tongue,
And mark the STOPPING form,
a sad voice whis pered to our hearts
''Ye can not keep her long"
Our mothers lost her youthfulness,
We see it every day,
And feel more drearily the truth,
Sue soon must pass away.
Ahi even now the 'boatman pale''
We fear is lowering nigh,
Waiting with white sails all unfurled-
He will not heed our cry.
But gently bear the wearied form
Into the phantom bark
She will not fear-Christ went before,
The way will not be dark;
And safe beyond the troubled stream,
Her tired hearts STRIFE o'er,
Our angel mother, glorified
viii grow old neVerm ore.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16

A FEW days Since seedy person
applied to wealthy citizen for help,
and received the small sum of five
cents. The giver remarked as he
handed him the pittance srake it;
you are welcome. Our ears are al
ways open to the distressed "That
may be, replied the recipient, "hut
never before in my life have / seen so
small an opening for such large ears, "
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16
HALF THE BRAIN EQUAL TO TIL


HALF THE BRAIN Equal TO THE
DR.. Brown Sequard in his last lee
ture at Boston, expressed the follow
ing novel and at the same time prao-
tical ideas, ae 4yes e es
There is one point about which l
should like to deliver a whole lecture.
| can only say now few words in re-
gard to it. 1t is a most important
topic. A study of the facts relating
to the brain has led me to conclude
that each halfo the brain--paradox-
ical as it may seem-is q whole brain.
That is, that one-half of the brain is
sufficient for all the functions of the
two halves of the brain. Ii that is
the case, must mention q conclusion,
although it may seem outside of my
subject. 1t is that we are extremely
neglectful in educating only one part
of the body. We educate our arm,
and make use of the right side of the
body as much as possible, and leave
the other side inactive, except in walk
ing. We do net perform what is real
ly needed If we have two brains
There is no question that it is our
habit of making use of only one side
of our body that consigns TO one-half
of the brsin-the right side-the fac
ulty of expressing ides by speech. If
we developed both sides of our body
equally, not only would there be the
benefit that we could write our book
with the left hand as well as the right
but we should have two brains instead
OF one, and would not be deprived OF
the power of speech through disease
of one side of the brain.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16

In a country town in Illinois, a few
evenings since, at panorama of the
Bible, little eight-year-old sat wrap
ped In admiration at the scene until
Jacob and Rebecea at the well appear
ed, when he looked up and said "pa,
do you see that pictares I'll just bet
five dollars they're Grangers.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16
fWritfen for the Democratic Press
SWEET DOVE OF PEACE.
BY YCAssAxDRA 4. THoESDIKr.

Oh blessed dove come down,
And on my v cary breast.
Fold thy white wings TO rest.
And rs the moments fly.
This heart pulsates with thine,
On messenger divine.
So shall my fettered soul.
Beneath thy shelt'ring wing,
Forget earth's troubling
Thy tiny form pressed close
To mine. sweet bird OF peace,
Soon shall all sorrow cease.
-AprH 4, 1874.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16

Ol.p BArcHELoR UNCLE, "Well
Charley, what do you want now ?"
Charley. 10, want to BE rieh,' Tn
Gle. ''Riehl why so "a Charley. "Re-
cause l want to be petted, and ina says
you are an old fool, and must he pet
ted because you arc. rioh--hut its n
great secret, and mustn't tell!"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16

FoR cough, roast large lemon
very carefully without burning it:
when it is- thoroughly hot, cut and
squeeze it into a cup upon three
ounces of sugar candy finely powder
ed take spoonful whenever your
cough troubles yop. 1t is as good as
it is pleasant.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16
A Word About Pianos !!

We. the undersigned, citizens Of Rayenpa-
having purchased, and forsopie time had in
use in our families; THE Hazelton Brothers"
Pianos. manufactured in New York, take pleas
nre in recommending them to those wishing to
obtain a really first class instrument. They
possess clear brilliant and very musical tone,
and being well and thoroughly made remain .
long time in tune and their great durability is
attested By eminent musicians after ten years
constant use. B. LITTLE.
l. LINTON.
AA.GRAHAM
r. PEACOCK.
There are in my opinion but three or four
manufacturers whomake really first class in
strument. have for several months had in nse
nc my house -IIazelton'' Square Grand Piano.
Hisa very fine instrument and in quality Of
tone, equal 10 any have ever seen. regard
the aHazelton" as one Of the best, and recon-
mend them to any one wanting No piano.
Dc GOODMAN
have an arrangement by which l can order
these excellent Instruments. direct from the
manufacturer, and VIII take pleasure in or
,ls ring for any persons wanting them, and AT
prices much less than similar instruments can
be bought in Cleveland. They are fully war
ranted for nve years.
j. G. PRENTISS.
Ravenna. October 6. 1873. 26T-tf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16
Farm for Sale

Iofer for sale an excellent farm, situated
little over two miles from Ravenna Village.
con tanning log acres of land. all but about J5
acres good tilable land the Is azreS in scattered
timber. There is a fair house, good barn and
first rate young and old orchards on the place,
farm.
If sold soon will take $40 an acre for the farm,
with half OF the purchase money in hand, and
the balance on easy terms to the purchaser.
W. d. LEFFINGWELB,
Ravenna, April 9, 1878. 241-1m.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16
FOR SALE.
A Pleasant Home.

Being desirous OF removing 10 Cleveland
offer for sale my residence, Situate North
Chestnut street. in Ravenna, Ohio. The lot con-
tains one and three fourth acres, beautifully
laid out, graded, ,underdrained. and stocked with
choice shrubbery and fruit trees.
The house is large, commodious. conveniently
arranged with large hall, parlor, sitting-roorn
and bedroom attached, dining room, Kitchen,
china closet, pantry, store-room, bathroom,
cooking range, and mauy other modern and de-
sirable Improvements. There are four sleeping
rooms with large closets attached, and two with
out.
The kitchen and bathroom are supplied with
water from two large cisterns adjoining. There
are also two never-failing wells, one lard water
and the other soft.
The barn and ontbuildings are ample and con-
venient. The whole premises are in good repair
and so situated and arranged as to make one of
the pleasantest homes in Northern Ohio.
will sell for So 600 and give reasonable time
to purchaser, and possession at any time.
H. G. RANNEY,
Enquire of n. D. SEYMOUR.
$50 Ravenna, Ohio.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16
JOHN McCLUN.

General Insurance Agent, represents the fol-
lowing reliable companies:
AMERICAN, Chicago. ILL.,; GREAT WESTERN,
Chicago, Ill; YoNKERs ASD NEW YORK, New
York LYCoMING Muncy, Pa. NORTHvE EST
ERN MUTUAL LIFE, Milwaukee. Wis; Con-
MONWEALTH LIFE ms. Co, New York.
Office with T. w Coffin in Phenix Block,
over Second National Bank, Ravenna, Ohio.
Feb. 9. 1871. 12S-tf.
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]. MAGGONER. NJ. D.

shysician and Surgeon, Office East end Of
Phenix Block, Ravcnna, Ohio
March 9th. 1872 1S7-tf.
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AND LOTS
FOR SALE!

BY order Of the Probate Court, the undersign-
ed offers private sale, the following property.
HOUSE & LOT on East Main street.
HOUSE & ONE-HALF. ACRE OF LAND
in j. Jones addition.
HOUSE & "a ACRES OF LAND IL miles
east.
HID, SEYMOUR.
Assignee of e.. l.. Hotchkiss.
Ravenna, Dec. 16, 1873. 277-tf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16

WHEN mans nose becomes little
reddish, It ought to be pulled like
other radishes, at.
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J. v. NELL,
J. III. NICHOLS.

Attornev at Law. once at head of the stairs
in Empire Building, Ravenna. Ohio. -.
Feb. IS, 1873. 135-y
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VoL. 6, No. "a.
J. GOUCHBR,
HOMEOPATHY. /.
YNHO ALL WHO ARE SUFFERING FROM
Il ACUTE OR CHRONIC DISEASES.
j. GOUCHER, NJ. D.


Offers ms professional services.
The Doctor studied the Old School system with
Prof Valentine Mott. a. D., OF New York city.
ard graduated in the Medical University Of
New York. No. e59 Broadway, and also grasu-
-ated in the Eye and Ear InfrmaTy of that CITY
He has also been u Hospital Student Of Prof. n
r. smith, of Baltimore.
The Doctor practiced the Old School system
for twenty years. Hetben sSndled Homeopathy
and graduated in tllat school, v hich ne Plsctlees
Exclusively. The Doctor has had considerable
Hospital experience, and thirty-nve years
practice in the profession OF Medicine.
Heis located at Ravenna, Portage county o.,
on the CIeayeIand a. Pittsburgh T. r.. eighteen
"A lies north of Alliance it is at this point where
the Great Western crosses the Cleveland road
The Doctor has his Office at his residence, cor
ner Of Sycamore and Cedar streets
OFFICE HOURs-From 8 a. m. to p N.
J. GOUCHER, M. D.
Ravenna. Jan. p. 1871. 17s-y-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16
PLEASANT RESIDENCE
# OR = "A H!

TIME undersigned offers for sale her residence
i situate on Oak street, Lot $50 feet by CO.
There is an abundance OF choice fruit on the
premises.
This is rare chance to secure pleasant
home. near the business center of the city.
The terms of payment will be made easy,
Apply on the premises,
MRS. E. CHAPMAN.
Ravenna. Feb %, 1874. ss7- If.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16

Attorney at Law and Notary Public. ONCE
in Phenix Block, over Brainerd & Sons Drug
Store.
November 20. 1872. 22s-tf.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16
Il. .. HIP. HUGUsi
BELDING s. HUGUS,

over Belding It Armstrong'se Dug Store,
Ravenna D.
Special attention paid to the treatment Of
Chronic Diseases. Ofice hours. from 10 to l.
=. m. 70 and to p n. 2s5
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16
NJ. STUART.

Counselor at Law, RaFenna, Ohio. Once in
East End Of Phenix (Brick) Block.
Dec. 8. 1858, ".
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RAvENNA wArER cuRg,
q. W. STRONG, M ID,
Gate of Water Cure of CIeEeland.)
RrHnnR

Location BeautifuI-Terms moderate Send for
circular giving full details.
April6. 1S1, 136-1y. 4
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W 3. THONAs.
!. :. HuTcHINs j s. THoMAs.

Attorneys at Law, RaEenna, Ohio Once IN
Empire Building. Mr. Hutchins viii attend
at al germs of the Common Pleas and DlstFlcE
Courts in Portage County A-1y-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16
STEIN q WOODRUFF,

Manufacturers and Dealers in all kinds o.
Upholstered goods. all Paper. Shades, PIettres
and Picture FRAMES. Ware Rooms Opp0site
Carriage Repository Rayenna, Ohio
jan p, 1s73- 23I
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-16
.ates 81 Advertising
Business Cards.
wEDnELL HOUSE.

Cleveland Ohio. $3.50 per day Z. a. GIL
LETTE. Proprietor.
Dec. 3. 1868, 1y-
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= B. 10y AT&YLoR s. HORTON. l

Attorneys and CounseI1ors at Inv, Raven
ma. ohio. ONCE in Phenix Block, over Sec
Ond National Bank.
fQfo af-1v
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1874-11-21
What the Southern Press say OF
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1.-THE RESCUE. We have received a
copy of this very handsome chrome, from
the publisher of Godey's Lady's Book,
which Mr.. Cooley has prepared, at heavy
expense, as a present to each of his sub
scribers. The picture is finely executed,
and is an ornament fit to be placed beside
oil paintings in the parlor or library. The
scene represents two shipwrecked sailors
clinging to piece of timber in the midst
of the waves, while in the distance the
edge of the wreck is discerned. A life boat
with four men in it is making its way
through the angry sea toward the victims
who are ready to perish in the deep. In
the bow of the boat one of the rescuing
party stands with coil of rope in his
hands ready to hnrl it to the drowning men
as soon as the lfe-boat approaches near
enough. The sky is overcast with dark,
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A rift through the clouds shows the face of
the sun shrouded in thick veil of mist
The tempest-tossed sea, the sky and heroic
mariners struggling against the angry ele-
ments, form an intensely interesting pic
ture. The subscription price of the Lady S
Book is 50 year and Is cents to pre- pay
postage; the postage, on magazines and
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has to be prepaid by the publishers, no
subscribers after that being required to pay
postage on printed matter. BY clubbing
with The Wig we will furnish a copy of
The Wing and copy of Godey's Lady's
Book with this beautiful chrome, for 1875
for 81. and there will be no postage to pay
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1874-11-21

DIPTHERIA AND SMALL Pox.-In addi-
ton to diptheria another formidable ele-
ment, smallpox, has begun to enter into
the mortality of New York, there having
been 106 deaths there from that disease
between November list and November
10th. 1t is observable that the districts in
New York most affected by diptheria are
almost entirely free from the traces of the
ravages of smallpox. The inference would
seem to be that the causes which favor the
propagation of small pox differ essentially
from those which nourish diptheria. Or it
may be that while the germs of such dis
eases are quickened by precisely similar
influences, there are certain special causes
which determine the form which the conta-
gon will assume. Dptheria itself, how
ever, is still on the increase in New York:
Against 116 cases for the week ending
November 7th, there were 1870 for the week
ending last Saturday. The deaths from
diptheria last week were GO, against g. for
the preceding week. Bringing the report
Down to Monday there have been from
November LIST to 10th, 1853 deaths assgna
BILE to dipthera. This is at the rate of
about ten deaths day, and represents, it
is held, a disgraceful amount of sanitary
neglect.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1874-11-21

BURNING THE BRIDGEs.-It will be SEEM
in the extraordinary advertisement we pub
lish this week, from the giant Clothiers,
Messrs. Wanamaker & Brown of Oak Hail.
Philadelphia, that they have set their pegs
SO far in advance of all former years, as to
make it necessary, metaphorically, "to
burn the bridges behind them" Hence
forth this great House is pledged to sell for
cash atone; to mark down their stock at
figures representing the very small per cent
demanded by "strictly cash trade; to
label every garment with the name and
character of its material, and the one, only
price for which it can be bought; to furn-
ish the customer signed Guarantee, upon
which, if for any reason he is dissatisfied
with his purchase, he can return it within
10 days, and receive back his money
Nulla retr0rsum no step backwards"
now for the extensive establishment, cor
ner Sixth and Market Streets.