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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28
The Closing Year,

The wailing winds of Decent or sing
the requiem of the dying year, and we
are about to bid goodbye to 1876, as we
welcome the young and promising 1877.
1t is only by looking back through the
vista of the past that we realize how
swiftly time passes; for it seem but
Yesterday since we welcomed in the
birth of the year now about to lie down
in its shroud to sleep forever. Solemn
thoughts will press upon us at such a
period, spite of the natural joyousness
of our nature, for we cannot forget that
time is but the isthmus between u
lives and eternity. How rapidly these
years run through their career and van
ish, while time seems to be quite uhde-
.inable-the past is gone, the future is
not yet, and the present becomes the
past even while we are speaking of it.
The German philosopher said that man
has on earth but two minutes and a half
ono to smile, n to sigh, and half a
one for love-in the midst of the last
one he dies. A year, a life, what are
they but a speck upon the horizon of
eternityP Yet how preciousi in every mo-
ment? Who does not remember the ex-
quisite moral conveyed in that remark
able advertisement which some thought
full person once inserted in a daily pa
per. "Lost, yesterday, somewhere be-
tween sunrise and sunset, two golden
hours, each set with sixty diamond min
utes. No reward is offered, for they
are gone f~orever!" All, why cannot
people learn to part with these mo
ments which they possess as paringlyas
they do with their gold, giving an hour
without receiving its equivalent? As
the thoughtless spendthrift lavishly dis
burses the contents of his purse, so the
world, while complaining that our days
are too few, yet acts as though there
would be no end to them. No man can
make a moment of time, yet how many
waste years?
Did it eve occur to you, reader, that
this land which we call the Pat, has a
bit of individCa history connected with
it, with which we are each inseparably
connected. Each one of Us leaves his
little history for others to read. We
cannot traverse Ibis land twice; we
Ioave it once and forever, and whether
our pathway be straight o. crooked, it
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28

Every farmer should have his grain
sacks marked. Loaning sacks to neigh
bors, sending grist to mill or in thresh-
ing time, quite frequently you lose a
sack, but by having your name on them
you may often times save a sack. We
would advise every Farmer to seEd 80
cents to GEO. E. DeKABB, Nashville, o.
who will send you by return mail a
stencil plate with with which you can
mark your name on sacks in large and
plain letters. Satisfaction guaranteed.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28
Holiday Gifts.

Mr., G. G. ScHLENKER has stocked his
Jewelry establishment with all the
latest and best articles in his line of bu-
siness, and those who are LOOKING a.
round for something handsome ,endur-
able and cheap for presents during the
holidays, should drop into his house and
look o, er his fine gold and silver watch
es, chains, rings, pencils, necklaces,
clocks, sp~ectacles, spoons, knives, toy,
dolls, and a thousand and n other
things too numerous to mention. He
has the finest and best assortment ever
in Eaton to select from, and will be
pleased TO see all his old friends, GUS
toners and everybody else between now
and the 1st OF January, 1877. Don't
forgst to call. decl4-2
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28

SorNp AND TRUE.-We are glad to see
that good old family newspaper, the
New York Observer, out boldly i'll OPP
position to- what it calls the 1.-TWO
Great Foes'' of the country-Infidelity
and Romanism. 1t strikes some heavy
blows at these enemies, and tells some
honest facts that should be widely
known. Every lover Ct his country
that would be posted should read it. A
good family newspaper is the cheapest
luxury that can be enjoyed. and we can
heartily recommend the New York OBJ
server as such a paper. s3.15 a year
postpaid. S. /. Prime & Co., 81 Park
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28
For the Democrat.
Thanks.

Rev. A. ]. Reynolds, pastor of the
Presbyterian Church, Eaton, on be-
half OF himself and fami Y, p%resentsto
all his friends hearty thanks for their
kindness as manifested in a visit Oh
Friday evening, Dec. ODD. The house
was filled with happy peop.e, with
kind hearts and generous hands. An
abundant supply Of many good things
testified TO their desire TO make their
minister as glad as possible. The
whole affair was one which will &C.
nlent aud foster the christian love and
fellowship which pleases God and
blesses mankind. To each and all
who presented their gifts thanks arc
rendered, with the prayer that God
will reward them a hundred-fold.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28
For the Eaton Democrat.
A Donation PARTY.


Mr.. Reynolds was surprised at the
Presbyteri II parsonage last Friday
evening, 22d lust, by Il large company
of friends, who from the articles they
carridl, reSembled a band of foragers
returned from Il successful expedition.
A table was appropriated for the bum
dies, an. inventory taken, ard Il cash
estimated at ninety dollars. y note
received by Mr.. Reynolds from a friend
was short and to the point and was en-
phasized by a five dollar bill.
With music and speeches the evening
merrily passed away and when the
gathering dispersed, it was hard to tell
who were the happier, the party of
friends " it'll the consciousness of a goo
deed, well done. or Mr.. Reynolds and
his family with tile evidence Of good
will so indisputably lying on their ia
BILE. NJ.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28
THE SUM,
Is7a NEW YORK.

The different editions ofTHE SUN dur
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28
Partition Notice.

NHARLES CRUMRINE and Frank
" lin Crumrine, (minors) of La Sale
county, Illinois, will take notice that
a petition was filed against them on the
18th day of November, 1876, in the
Court of Common Pleas, within and for
the county of Preble, by Peter Crum-
rine, wherein said Peter Crumrine de-
mspds partition of ia7Lat number 1l2,
as designated on the recorded plat of
the town of Eaton, Preble county, o.,
or for the sale of said premises, subject
the life estate (custody] of said Peter
Crumrine. The said Peter CrumriDe
will apply for an order of partition at
the next term of said Court, or soon rs
practicable after publication is COM
plete.
CAMPBELL &c GILMORE,
Att'ys for petitioner.
Attest-W. D. QUINN, Clerk.
Nov. %, Is76-w6 prf $3.50
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28
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TITS vain to blame and useless TO praise" TINT
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28

A writer in an agricultural paper
claims that there isdeath in the dish.
cloth. Perhaps they don't know how
to cook 'em at his house. We mover
ate q dishcloth, but we should think
that if they were soaked twenty foul
hours before boiling, and carefully
scraped and drawn with butter before
placing on the table, they wohld be
every bit as healthy and as paipatable
as tripe.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28

Oyster lovers are enjoying their
hearts delight in perfection, the BIZ
valves of the season being of more
than average quality. They are plen-
tiful and moderate in price.
Some persons "bull-dozed" the
meat shop of Geo. Lockwood on Sun
day night last, and took from it half
hog, some beef steak aud a cleaned
turkey weighing Is pounds.
The Churches had their usual gath
erings on Christmas night, in which
lots of candies and other things were
distributed to good Sunday School
children.
Jim Rossman was the happiest man
last Saturday morning we have seer
since the morning Tilden was elect
sd.1essthe fifth and q boy! Give
HIM fair count,
Notwithstanding "Jim's' extraordi-
nary fortune last week, Rossman &
Hambidge continue to supply every
body with the finest assortment OF
candies, cakes, puts, &C., for the holt
days.
JoHS FIyyse has been giving
quail suppeFsas his popular Restaur'
ant indiana suails don't agree with
" 1t right, and we didn't indulge.
scedaEe alvykys did kno9 how 70 do
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28
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the business we make this unparalleled offer: TIC
such rs are not well satisfied we will send one dol
lar to pay for the trouble orwrlting. Fall partic-
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work on. and cory of Home and Fireside. one OF
the largest and best Illustrated Publications, all
sent free by mail. Reader, If you want perma-
ncnt. profitable work. address GEORGE STIN-
son & Co., Portland, Maine.
Nov. 9. 1876.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28

We are striving to make the DEMO-
Graf one of the best local papers in
the State. No pains shall be spared
on our part to accomplish this end,
and we ask. as well, the hearty coop
Grafton of our friends throughout the
county. Bya small effort on your
part the subscription list of the DEM
ocRAT could be largely increased.
Show the paper to your neighbor and
ask him to subscribe. Let US see who
will furnish the largest list for the
new year.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28

The Christmas Festival at the Pres
byterian Church was an enjoyable oc-
casion. The mhsic by the school and
by a male qnattette vas rendered in
a delightful manner. Readings were
given by Mr.. Up. Munger and Rev.
A. j. Reynolds. A pleasant feature
was the presentation of elegant vol
umes to Mr.. A. B. Hubbard and Miss
May Grouse, as an acknowledgment
of their services n the choir, and a
testimony of esteem. They were taken
by surprise, and Nj. Hubbard made
a graceful RESPONSE which was heart
telt and appropriate.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28
Notice.

ON the 29th day of November, 1879,
" the Probate Court of Preble coun-
ty declared the estate of j.. D. Sites,
decd, to be probably insolvent. Cred
itors are therefore required to present
their claims against the estate to the un-
dersignee for allowance within six
months from the time above mentioned
or they will not be entitled TO payment.
WILLIAM BROWN,
Admir- with the will annexed of. D.
Sites, decd. dec. Z, rs.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28

The January number of the "Phre-
biological Journal" is on our table,
and we remark again as we have fire.
euently before of this valuable peril
sodical,t itis7decidedlyth the best one
published in the country. The Feb
ruary number will be an unusually
interesting one. S. R. WELLS & Co.
Publishers, 1877 Broadway, N. Y.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28

Up tosgoing to press the 11967th ia
quiry concerning the Presidential
matter was made of us. NE told
each and every one that the price of
the DEsfocRAT was $l,50a year in ad-
vance.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28

Have you seen the new Books at
MICHAEL 6 SoN's Book Store? They
have the greatest. variety and cheapest
editions ever offeredlfor sale in our city.
They receive all new books as soon as
published, and you can buy them there
as cheap as any towpin the State.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28
Notice.

The Board of Managers of the Preble
County Agricultural Society will meet
at the Council Chamber, Town Hall,
Eaton, Ohio, on Saturday, December
30th, 1875, at 90 O'Clock a. IN. Compe-
titors for premiums on Field Crops are
requested to be present, with the SAM
Piles of their respective crops and quail
fled statements of amt.
j. A. KAYLOR, Sec'y.
Dec. 81, 1S76-1t
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28

The weak, the feeble, the infrm, the
nervous, the delicate, are in a few days
strengthened by che use of DE.HAR=
TER's IRON TOXIC. For sale by Brook
kins 6 Son.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28

MICHAEL 6 SoN have just received an
invoice of Japanese Goods, consist
ing of Card Receivers, Cabinets, Glove
Boxes, &C., &c. Go and see them.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28

For Holiday Goods! in the way
of Gift Books. Toy Books, Albums,
Fancy Papers, Vaces, Games, &C., go
to Edison & Bros.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28

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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28

Sabbath School Teachers will
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Tickets suitable for gifts at MICHAEL &
Sons Book Store
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28

Overcoats at a tremendous reduced
price at the Clothing House of NJ.
| Sturm.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28

A splendid assortment of Hats and
Caps can be found at Sturm's, and at all
prices,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28

If you want to see how low you can
buy anything in the Clothing or Gents
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-12-28

Nth the gloss and freshness of youth.
Thin hair is thickened, falling hair
checked, and badness often, though
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from those deleterious substances
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gerous, and injurious to the hair, the
Vigor can only benefit but not harm
it. If wanted merely for q