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Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-04-27
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For Inhaling the Solution for Catarrh
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37-49 At w. B. YOUNG Bros.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-04-27

THERE'S no better place TO buy
drugs and medicines than at Scoles'
Drug Store, the "OId Reliable" north
side Of Public Square, Knoxville.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-04-27

DEAD LETTER LIsT.--Letters ad.
dressed 40 below are now In the Knox
vile Post Office. and IL not claimed Ia
30 days will be sent TO the Dead Letter
Office. When calling for any Of these
letters please say Advertised" aud
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-04-27

Fnnsllupg. -~See new advertise
inert az A. II. Clark aud VIM Mey-rs
q Go and go and zee their hDe stock
ahfp ioors South III Post Office cor.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-04-27

EVERYTHING nice In the millinery
line, including all the latest styles,
Just opened at Mrs. Besbe's, east side
of Square.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-04-27

And an additional sum OF ten ceffts on
each assessment. TO pay the expense Of
collecting the same:
AMOUNT AT DEATH.
The heirs or legal representatives oil
the deceased, or the person named In the
policy, will be entitled to as many dol
lars rs there are policy holders In the
company, not TO exceed the limit Of the
policy.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-04-27

MARRIED.. April a6,h, by Rev. r. ii,
Waring W. X sl"an ", D.. 81 I'll
ayeii'v 10 Ais. b. nn'a J ,i.,iyilter ~
4. ". l..siug, ln,,se, i5ls riSy.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-04-27

WANTED good girl to do house
work In small family. Inquire at
Hockafellow d Greenlee's. AZ
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-04-27
give the date OF this paper

w. w. CRADDICK. p. n.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-19
TOO MANY FINGER RINGS.

r
The funny man of the Detroit Free
Press tells this: She halted at ) the
stamp clerks window in the post-of-
flee, yesterday, aud asked: "C0uld L.
procuah a postal cawd heah ~ He
thought she could. s""Two qthents or
one thent 7" she Inquired One cent,
he told her, and she took one. Asshe
received it she asked slave you q
pwen and ink ali Z" lie had, aud he
handed them out. She held the pen
poised for half a minute, as ii trying
to remember the name of some dear
friend, and then she tou shed it TO the
card. On the finger. of her left hand
were nine rings; on the fingers of her
right hand were eight more. Nine
and eight make seventeen, and none
over, She wrote ''u-e.n-r--," aud
then the pen gave a spatter. 6aslqqA {
.'Oh! dwear! my wings bwother me
SO ahW she exclaimed. trying to get
new rest for her, elbow. Then, she
went on and finished the ''y"and be-
gan: 20 -g-d-,'' when the pen
spattered again, and she threw down
the card, returned the pen, and said !:
''I won't wife to him alta avail, for l
can't wife natural with nay wings on!'
Then she rubbed her hands together,
shook herself and walked out.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-19

ID. 5. THoMAs,an ;eronaut, who made
an ascent from Bridgeport, Conn.,, on
Tuesday last, tells The following excit-
ing story of his adventures during the
trip: "About o'clock in the even
ing, after laboring for several miles to
make a landing and save my balloon,
was thrown from my basket into
some pine timber in Rockland, Plym.
onth County, Mass. The brittle limbs
broke when T struck them, but they
eased my fall considerably ,and l land
ell upon the ground with only loss of
clothing. Could have had some as
sistance think could have saved
my balloon, but when last seen it was
a great height over the Atlantic, head
ell for Europe. Seeing the ocean be-
fore me determined to land in val
ley which saw, and where thought
the wind must be light. got out my
anchor, which caught in a stone-wall
and parted in an instant. The wind
was now blowing a gale, and deter
mined to wreck the balloon in order
to save it. Having no rip-line or col
lapse cord, dashed into the timber
with the hope of making a rent, but
being new and of very strong materi-
al, the balloon only rebounded and
plunged through the top Of the tim
ber at "a great rate of speed. Some
idea of the wind may be had from the
fact that 1 travelled the last fifty miles
of my trip in sixty minutes. While
through the timber the bss-
ket was several times turned bottom
up, which lost me my ballast" thus
counteracting all my efforts at the
valve. Mr. Thomas P. Hinckham, ,liv.
ing near by, came to my assistance, and
to him and his family I am indebted
for kind care" sl saiA}a lsfili ga
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-19

3 o
THIS story is told Of the visit of the
Southern troops to Boston, last June:
One of the South Carolina soldiers
was invited to the fremont Club, and
while there gentleman came in and
was introduced to the party. The Car
Gilman, who eyed the gentleman from
the moment he entered the room, over
heard his name, Col. Joseph l. Baker,
aud asked him if he did not com mand
the Fourth Massachusetts Cavalry
September 30, 1864. the day alter the
battle of Chapin's Farm. The Colonel
replied that he did. The soldier said,
raising his hat: "Do you remember
giving me this cut with your saber
when my squad were charging on your
pickets 2" at the same time showing an
ugly saber wound. The Colonel then
did recollect, and asked pleasantly
what he was 'going to do about it."
"Well," said the Southerner, 81 was
taken prisoner by you, and marked
you SO that if ever met you again 1
would know you and kill you; but
since then have changed my mind.
and suppose we try an wash out this
'scsr with bottle Of champagne ?"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-19
A FAMOUS LION DYING.

Old Parker, the large and famous
African lion, was dying yesterday in
Central Park. He was captured when
about four months old, near the walls
of Oran, by Schulet, one of the agents
of the Zoologica Gardens of London.
In 1859 he was first brought out, and
on the second night of his exhibition
he killed w. g. Rockwell, his trainer,
in Cooks circus, London. His next
exploit was the killing of his trainer,
Robert Stuart, in Glasgow, and after
wards he badly mangled man in one
of the shire towns in England. Par
ker was Afterwards brought to this
country by Sands, Nathan & Co., but
they could do little with him, and
after. few performances he killed
Miss Hardy. He afterwards became
the property of Mr.. Barnum, and final
Iy of the Park Commissioners
Y. Sun, 29th.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-19
TELL THE TRUTH,

In all things, everywhere, and at all
times, tell the truth, the whole truth,
and nothing but the truth. Let chill
dren know you to be true, to be un-,
true exists only in your own coward
ice. The fewer the lies the less trouble
you will have to conceal them, for
lies must now and then be hid no
man is proud of them. What is truth?
Ask your own soul. You know what
it is it is the opposite to lie. No
one is SO stupid as not to know it. If
you are miserable enough to believe in
the potency Of lies-and lies have had
power in this world-begin by telling
small truths, just for the comfort of
the thing. Men do not miss truth
through intellectual dullness, but
through their own perversity. He
who tries to follow it will have di-
vine clue given him by which he will
surely find it.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-19

AT Ypsilanti, Mich, lately, while .
party Of laborers were digging a hole
in the Huron river, for the purpose of
getting better supply of water for an
engine, they found, about five feet un-
der the river, an old pair of gold-bow-
ed spectacles and fiask full Of whis.
ky, we'll preserved. The oldest inhab-
itants say that some thirty or forty
years ago an old doctor was drowned
in the river near the spot, and they
have no doubt the flask aud spectacles
belonged to him.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-19
OLD TIMF s,

Sing me tune that's very old,
A song with quaint old rhymes;
More dear to me than pure>t gold
Are songs Of Olden times.
Tell me tale of other days,
OF deeds that men have done:
Tell me all their good old ways,
The battles they have won.
Oh paint for me a pictme rare,
A home in the dim old past;
A clean swept hearth, a loving pair,
And the sunlight fading fast;
A sleeping babe in a cradle low.
And grandma knitting near.
While Robert holds the ball as though
He thought 'twOuld give her cheer.
And little Kate, the first grandchild.
Has climbed up grandpa's chair,
And over his back is combing awhile
The shining, siivery hair.
Father and mother their talk renew,
Now the days work is done;
lie rests his head on her apron blue
For the loving hearts are one,
The old will dream of the outhful days.
The young of future plans;
The sunlight fades and hides the view
VI tireless, working hands,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-19

AN enormous school of mackerel. q
mile long and fourth of mile wide,
was struck by fishing-smacks, off New
Lon,ion, Conn, on the Both ult., and,
though many Of the nets had to be cut
because of the weight, 100000 fish.
worth $4,000, were taken. .t4 s. s1s
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-19

THE Chinese always leave meal at
a grave that dead person may eat on
the way 10 eternity. In former times
it was customary in Nevada to leave
the food exposed, and the l0afers who
watched from neighboring ciump Of
brush were wont to regale themselves
with these dainties. "Nothlng is SO
pleasant" says the Virginia City
Chronicle, Gas to see crowd of hood
lums, seated on new made Chinese
grave going through free lunch, and
drinking the deceased's good health in
his own rice brandy. Now, no wever,
the Chinese place guard over the
grave until night, after which the
wild animals and birds get the benefit
| OF the repast,"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-19

WANTED.-A coffin to bury tie
Dead Sea. The saucer into which the
cup of misery overfowed. A night
cap 10 fiji the head Of q river. The
match that kindled the fire Of love. A
pair OF spectacles to suit the eyes Of
Justice. A remedy to cure the deaf
ness in the ears of corn. The broom
with which the storm swept over the
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-19

p ..DEAL me three of a-kindly. Cheer
my young heart. I'll follow thee blind
", Wherever thou heart" is the way
q poker.loyer puts it.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-19
A QUESTION which every man should
submit to himself is: If l were called

A QUESTION which every nlan should
submit to himself is: If l were called
hence to-day, would my loss be felt by
anyon but my Immediate friends? Ii
that question were seriously aud
thoughtfuily pondered by all Of US, We
should all be benefited, for all of us,
have a desire to be, at least, pleasantly
remembered by those we shall leave
behind. Every man should live for
some purpose in this world. We mean
Tor some nobler purpose, than merely
TO carve out for himself q livelihood.
Life has nobler ends The measure OF
mans duty to others should be filled
up to the full. Ii this ia done, when
his remains are laid in their last rest
ing place he will be missed with sor.
row. Go to your, grave bearing with
you the consciousness that the world
has been made better in some respect
by your having been in it.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-19

A GOOD story, no doubt my ythical, il
told of Jacob Beohme, the cobbler, fa.
nous for his profound philosophical
works. On his deathbed his disciples
came to him. eager to obtain ,explans-
tions of obscure passages in his ,wri-
tings before he was taken, away: He
relieved their difficulties with single
exception. One passage puzzled him,
and he said, "My children,) when ]
wrote this understood its meaning,
aud no doubt fhe omniscient God did.
lie may still remember 1t, but have
forgotten" A similar incident is told
of the German poet Klopstock, which
has the advantage of being trne. Some
of his admirers made journey from
Gottengen to Hamburg to see him in
his old age, aud ask him to explain y
difficult passage in his works. They
were young students,n and running
oyer with enthusiasm. KlopstOck re-
ccived them graciously, read the pass
age, and then said ssI cannot recol-
lect what | meant when / wrote it, but
[ remember it was the finest thing l
ever wrote, and you cannot do better
than devote your lives to the, Giscov-
cry of its meaning"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-19
MEDICAL
TO THE AFFLICTED.
Dh. JOHN G0IjcHEn

still continues 20 treat every variety OF
| CHRONIC SE,
ut the corner OF Sycamore aud Cedar StS. Ra-
VIENNA. OHIO. where he located the 26th OF Octo-
Der, 1Sis. Sirce that time have successfully
treated T|ENTY-FIvg THOUSAND CASES. among
which have been many miraculous cures OF
Cnncer. GrdreI,- IanOFs Droy,sy. Rheumatism,
fistata Ia Alo, ProltI,sa,s III the RectG1a Piles
IaDe Ho,sss. Seat or Pin Uog7ns. Inse>Siadl
bOrnos. Hil, DiseGSe, Goitre, EaI,fy9ed GIands.
-SeToJ94Id, and an Impurities Of tie BEOod
Scald Head Invariably Cured;
and that most ihsi@iONs Of al Diseases Cuta,sZ
icAieA IS destroying ats tens of thousands annual
iy. -ALso- tile raried Diseases of F5nales.
The Doctor is graduate in the Eye and Ear
lniirmary of New York City, and has had Il
large and successful practice in tina: depart
ment; and is also graduate of several Of the
leading Schools Of his Profession the Diplomas
of which are angins up in his Office for every
iosIy to READ and INVESTIGATE
Thanks to an intelligent community FOR their
extensive patronage.
OFFICE HOURS--FroIn g u. M, to 3 D. IN.
J.GOUCHER, NJ. ID.
Ravenna, June 2StI. 1876.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-19
q. NJ. PROCTOR, NJ. d.,
Pnysician and Surgeon.

.SH4LERSJTLLE. OHTO-
viii attend all calls in the line of his profes-
sion. both day and night
Onice. one door East OF Shaler>ville Exchange
Hotel. 4fS-Iy
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-19

Attorney and Counselor at Law possesses
suverior facilities f0r making collections ~
ali parts OF the United States Office over
First National Bank. GarrettsvIiie, ONO.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-19
eEAr~s MD. JoHNM NJ CT
CRAFTS & SON,
F. w. MANSON,

Physicians and Surgeons. Office IN Crafes'
Block Man.ua Station. Portage County, ohio-
3s3-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-19

The California Alta, in q biography
of Socrates, equips him as q sewing
machine agent toHBaguf SOS msii ss
And that's, perhaps. why he died,
With hem. .lock stitch in his side.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-19
@. l.. RELDEN.
.uYstCTAS A

DuYsrCTAS AID sUEGEoS.-Oaise N
Iupi-e Build ns; Residence on King
sect. iiE-s door south OF Main
E.venna, May -, 1876. 44-y
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-19
NEW TAILORING
e S t a b Ii S h m e N t
III. G.. MUETING

Would inform the people of Ravcnna and vicin
ity, that he has opened shop in the Allen
Block. two doors east of Il. Littlc's Grocery
Store, on Main Street. and is prepared to do all
work entrusted to him. in q wOrkmanlikc man.
ner, and at reduced prices. From many years
experience in the business he feels confident OF
his ability to give entire satisfaction.
Particular attention paid to Cutting Garments
10 bc made by women.
Ravenna, Oct. 5 1859. 5S-tf.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-19
f. p. HATFIELD,

a,tarnex and Counselor at Law. once
sxer second National Bank PheniN Block.
Rayenna, Ohio ic'-'i-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-19
THE CAR


consisted of two apartments, one open,
the other closed, with four windows
and an air vent worked as valve.
Opposite the closed room was placed
his fayorite barometer, so arranged
that he could see its face and ascertain
its record without moving from his
chair. This room contained his con-
densing apparatus, and was of size to
permit the Introduction of enough air
to last twenty-fOur hours. Besides all
the implements necessary he had three
casks of water, two Of brandy, provis-
ions for four m months, and $50 pounds
of ballast. In the open car he took
two dogs, that he might test their en-
durance and probability of life in the
rarefied atmosphere. On the evening
of May Is, 1865, Calculating that this
might allow him 10 visit the moon in
its perigree, allowing 100 days for
the journey at a given velocity,) after
ten days of assiduous toll, Bordeaux
AsCENDED FROM MONTREAL, CANADA.
into the infinite and endless.
There are many interesting as wei
as important details that are necessari
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-19
Rates of Advertising
Business Cards.
FRANCIS l.. CLARK,

sr-enariesl azd Architectural Drasghts-
r,xp. ratsht O:,ice Drawing Speciality.
No - Eifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa
Juns5,tss2- 19o-S-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-19

HIS YARN ABOUT A BALLOON TRIP TO
THE MAN IN THE MOON-A FABLE
THAT WOULD MAKE MUNCHAUSEN
SIT DOWN ON HIS HIND LEGS AND
HOWL.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-19
NORTON & PHELPS,
J. III. NICHOLS

. AWYERS. Office over w ait, Dewey Y 20
i Jewcsry store, Ravenna, ONO z'o-ti-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-10-19
GENERAL VN1ER?AEERS

Each department ofour stock
of Goods is complete, and the
largest on sale in Portage
County. We guarantee the
quality of the same to be
strictly frs, class in all re-
spccts.
Connecticut western news., 1876-07-21
FOrlune'S Freaks.

Postmaster General Jewell recently spoke most feelingly to lady who ap- piled to him for clerkship. She is the daughter of a member of tho cabinet un. der former administration, gentle man of large means who lived in great state in Washington, and subsequently, was minister to one of the most impor- taut courts of Europe, where also he maintained an expensive establishment, as his great wealth justified him in doing. That was score of years ago. The war so greatly reduced his fortune that his childran are now compelled to labor for their own support. When Postmaster General Jewell had respect fully listened to the lady's application he said, in tones of deep sympathy: "It makes mo sad for you to ask this of me. Twenty years ago, when l was a me. chanic, was in -, and your father was minister there. desired to call on him, but doubted the propriety of my doing so under the circumstances. Now you, his daughter, come to me to ask 8 $9OO appointment. How do I know but what in twenty years my daughter may be compelled to ask 8 similar favor of one of my successors.
Connecticut western news., 1876-07-21
ScHENoK's SEA WEED ToNIc.-In the atmosph

ScHENoK's SEA WEED ToNIc-In the atmosphere experienced here during the months the leth arey produced by the heat takes away the desire for wholesome food. and frequent organizations reduce bodily energy. particularly those suffering from the effects of facilitating diseases In order to keep natural healhfu activity of the system must resort to artificial For this purpose Schenok's Sea Weed Tonic Is very effectual few doses will create appetite and give fresh vgor to the enervaed body For dyspepsia 1t is invaluable. Many eminent physi- clans have doubted whether dyspepsia be perma- nenly cured by the drugs which generally employed
 for that purpose The Sea Weed Tonic in its nature is totally different from such drugs It contains corro sve minerals acids; in fact 1t assists the regular operations of nature and supplies her deficiencies The tonic In its nature much resembles the gastric juice that 1t Is almost identical with that fluid. The gastric
 juice is the natural solvent which, in healthy condition of the body the food to be dgested aud when this juice is not increased in sufficient quantities. judi gestion with all its distressing symptom follows. The Sea Weed Tonio performs the duty of tn, gastric juice when the latter Is deficient. Schenok's Sea Weed Tonic sold by all Druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1876-07-21
Which Shall I Take.

This is often & serious question with the in- valid. He finds the market flooded with pro- prietary medicines, scores of which are recom- mended as certain cures for his peculiar ail- ment. He reads the papers, circulars and almanacs, and finds each sustained by plausi- ble arguments setting forth its virtues and specific action. The recommendations are as strong for one as for anotber. The cures claimed to have been wrought by one are as wonderful as those claimed to have been wrought by another. In his perplexity aud doubt, the sufferer is sometimes led to reject all. But it should be borne in>mind that this condition of things is one that cannot be reme- died. In land where all are free, the good the truly valuable-must come into competi- ton with the vile and worthless, and must be brought to public notice by the same instru- mentality, which is advertising. In such 8 case, peshaps the only absolute proof that 8 | remedy is what it claims to be, is to try it The "test of & pudding is the eating of it." "Prove all things, hold fast that which is good, " is the apostolic injunction. There may, however, be stronger presumptive evidence in favor of one remedy than there is in favor of another, and this should be allowed it's due weight. due regard to this may save vast amount of experimenting and a useless outlay of money. As presumptivs evidence in favor of Dr. Pierce's family medicines, the proprie- tor desires to say that they are prepared by 8 | new and scientific process by which the vir- lures of the crude plants and roots are OK | tracted without the use of particle of alco- | hol. Not particle of this destroyer of our | race enters into the composition of either his | Golden Medical Discovery or Favorite Pre- scription. This consideration alone ought cer. | tainly to rauk them high above the vile con- | pounds saturated with alcohol, Jamaica rum, | sour beer or vinegar, which are everywhere offered for sale. Again, they are of uniform strength, and their virtues can never be inl- paired by age. They are also made from fresh herbs and roots, gathered in their ap- | propriate season, when they are flush with | medicinal properties. In support of these claims, the following testimony is onered
 | NEWARK, N. J. 1876.
 R. V. Pierce M. D.:
 Dear Sir-I have sold great deal of your excellent remedies, and prefer to sell them
 before others, because they give good satis
 faction to those who use them. linear sucI remarks as "Sage's Remedy completely cured me it is splendid thing j" or, "Pierce's Dis
 covery is just what wanted; feel better
 than ever did" One of our celebrated sing
 CTS uses it for strengthening her voice, anG
 says "there is nothing equals it." and SC
 I might gives scores of remarks said about
 your preparations. cOlored woman was usine
 your Discovery, and after taking three bottlel
 was completely cured. She, being in the
 store, said to me "I don't want no doctori | round me so long as I can get the Discovery | it beats all your doctors" And 80 might gt
 on. I am most respectfully, yours,
 l ATHA R. CROOKS