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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-30
Sherif's Sale.

rsr STATE OF OHIO. PORT ACE COUNTY. 81.
-rRsIraS to the command or an order OF
sale issued from the Court of common ficas
tor tie County of Portage aforesaid, to me di.
re ted. In the case OF the Ravenna saving anu
Ian xssociation plaintiff. and Andrew Poe ct
sIs defendants, I will offer for sale Mt public
.,,.,inn ne tbe door OF the Court House in Ra-
VIENNA County AMI State aforesaid. on
saturday. tine sth day of April, A. ID, 1876,
netxveep the hours of and > O'Clock r. H. Of
said .Iay the following described real estate. to
wit- situate in the IownsniR OF isavennn,
NJ psr OF lot No I'm the middle division OF lots
in said township. and bounded by beginning n
fhe south east corner OF said lot: thence west
on lot line ) chains 49,: links. to post; thence
porth 45 minutes. west Chains 10 post; :;
,mg i'm the east line of Il lot No .; thence
south IS nin east on lot line chains. 70 the
place Of beginning containing one acre OF lana,
Also one other tract OF land in said township,
county and state and known as part OF lot NO.
= in the miIdIe division of lot, in said township
OF Ravenna and boun'esl by beginning at the
us.rthwest corner OF IN acre oil iAnd soiu oy
sioog the norti, line OF said lot Is rods; thence
south parallel with the east line OF SAID iot,
rods: thence east parallel with tle north @ ine
line of said mentioned acre. z rods to the place
OF beginning. containing sO-lo0 Of an acre OF
xiso one 9th sr tract OF land in said township.
county and state and known rs being part OF
t,wnstin of Ravenna and bounded by begin
ming at the northeast corner OF saiu ~.
MOT: thence south deg. 30 min, west chaiEs
aud y OF link along the east line OF sau lot 10
:. Dosr and stones; thence west chains 3s5 )
Ii,,ks 70 a post: thence north deg. 20 min- east
z chains and y OF = link. to = post IN the north
line or said Iot: thence east chains. 3a1. links
rIong the north line of said lot to the place oi
be~inning. containing one acre Of land. more or
less The above deserises premises pefns KNOW WI =
A. the Beman Spring Cheese Factory property
Appraised at <<zfO.
Terms of sale. cash. .,~
Ravenna o March sth, 1916. 59G-ow
y q HATFIFLD. Atty.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-30
Street Commissioners.

The Democratic caucus last Saturday
night nominated for the office of Street
Commissioner Mr.. George w. Braden,
a Republican, and thereupon some of
the leaders of the party with which
that gentleman acts have become ter
ribly alarmed for fear the Democrats
design "t to capture him." apd gain
undue party advantage thereby. Now,
nothing is further from the fact. The
Democrats at the caucus all knew that
Mr.. B. is a Republican; but they rec
ognize the fact that during the past
year he has most faithfully ansli ac-
ceptably discharged the duties OF that
office, and further, that, some years
ago, by an accident he lost part of
one of his hands, by which lie was in
a measure disabled from performing
most of the duties of life, and for these
reasons, as an act of justice and out of
feeling of sympathy, did not desire
to place any obstacle in the way of his
unanimous choice for the position. 1t
is quite natural for some persons to
Judge others by the same base motives
by which they themselves are gov
erned.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-30

ONE of the most important indus-
tries of the town of Alliance is that of
Mr.. a. w. Goats, manufacturer of
Horse Rakes. Their works are inn
mense, and their. Rakes finds ready
sale in all sections of the country, from
the Atlantic to the Pacific coast. Mr..
M. J. Belts, of New Milford, this coun-
ty, is the general agent of the works,
and under his direction an elegant
machine has been constructed to be
placed on exhibition at the Philadel-
phia Centennial. The wood work is
of black walnut, highly polished the
teeth are partly black, and partly pla-
ted with silver and gold. Messrs.
Nerts 4 Riddle, of this town, are the
builders. Mr.. Belts accompanies the
Machine to Philadelphia.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-30
HIRAM.
-

The College spring term commenced
last Tuesday with a fair attendance of
students, though q less number than q
year ago. A contraction of the circu-
lating medium has wonderful ten
dency towards q contraction of the
patronage of this institution, as we'll
as other like institutions. There
is faint doubt existing in the minds
of some as to whether Providence will
sustain any institution, unless man
furnishes the money N0li9 f 5lt1
Considerable anxiety exists as to the
safety of the peach crop. 1t is believed
by some that the early varieties are
entirely killed. If there are any, to
any amount, uninjured, (of early vari-
eties) it is where the location has kept
them in backward condition. .taf
Farmers are shipping potatoes,
which they say net them 25 cents per
bushel. Some however sell to dealers
fer Is cents per bushel, which, consid-
ering the handling, the shrinkage, and
the bad condition of the roads, is not
a paying business. One man sold his
potatoes for ID cents per bushel. count
ing his own labor for nothing, they
netted him 8 cents per bushel, and
ssraised on shares" at that. And that
man is extremely anxious that the
bondholder should receive gold for
his bonds, which he bought with rags,
and 60 untaxed besides. He is also
in favor of contraction of the cur
rency, and will be q fit subject for q
Lunatic Asylum unless the thieves are
continued in control of the govern
ment. What ! great pitySitis, that
when the Democfacy shall have fully
and successfully re8nlsted Four Anan-
cialsnatters. such damned fools will
have the benefit of it, as well as others.
A very pleasant surprise party gath
cred at the residence of President
Hinsdale last Tuesday evening. Mr..
and Mrs. IIinsdale were completely
surprised when the party arrived, and
much more so when, after their gaests
had departed, they found an elegant
and costly silver tea set, pitcher, gob-
let's and server. The whole affair was
we'll planned and successfully exc
cuted, s-s.. ii.
March %, 1876. +''''
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-30

Children Cry for Castoria. 1t
issas pleasant to take az honey, and is
absolutely harmless. 1t is sure to 'ex-
pei worms, cure Wind colie,s Regulate
the bowels and stomach, ,anSt overcome
ifritaSility caused by rash or cutting
teeth.b tits q perfect substitute for
Castor Oil, and for Costiveness in
young or old there is nothing in ex-
istence so effectiye.and reliabls. asi
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-30
al. and 30 ardIns Stable

The undersigned has purchased the popular
Chestnut Street Livery stable. and having add
ed to its resources, invites popular custoni-
Fine Livery stock. and reasonable prices.
Particular attention given to Boarding horses,
by the feed, day. week or month Also. Will
attend to the purchase and sale of horses for
customers.
when you want q Hrst class ride for business
or Measure, call at the Chestnut Street Livery
stable. r. b. WITTER.
Rsyenns, Aug. II. 1876. ses-tf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-30
Assf.nee,s Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersi gn-
IN ed has been appointed and qualified as the
assignee OF the estate of Mcleod & DeItZ, or
Mentua, Portage Covnty, Ohio, for the benefit
of their creditors. ALI claims and demands
against said fl rm must be duly proven and yer
flied according to law, and fled with the .un.
dersignetl within the time fixed by law. and all
debts due said firm are payable to the under
signed. 1. H. HHELPS.
Ravenna. March IL. 1ss6. 3s5-aw
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-30

The latest, greatest, and most
reliable remedy ever put together by
medical science + for Rheumatism.
Wounds, sWsllipgs, Burns, Csskkssaf
Breast, Sc, is the Centanr Liniment
There are two kinds, What the
White Liniment is for the human FAM
lily, the Yellow Centaur Lipiment is
for spawned, lame and strained herses
and animals. .l, oss .tesg lse
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-30
ELECTIONS next Monday rylsYn
HAND-sHAkINGltime has come

III y = q " sk2FsN y : - 81 "
sTuE Winter of our discomfort con-
tinueth. tt' - t'iA2
The roads are in an almost impassa-
BILE condition.
BUSINESS is rather dull, but an i'm
provement is anticipated.
SATURDAY will be the 1st of April,
Don't be fooled.
NJ. A. DAY, has quit the tobacco and
cigar business.
TIE Ravenna Union Schools are
having a weeks vacation.
THE sun has crossed the equinof but
it don't appear to improve the weather,
FRED DOUGLASS lectures at the Ope-
ra House tomorrow evening on "Self-
made Men,"
The eclipse last Saturday afternoon
was no great shakes. There was no
demand for smoked glass.
THE Ravenna Radicals hold their
caucus tomorrow evening to nomi-
nate Township and Corporation tick
cts.
THERE were AZ applicants before the
Teachers Examiners on Saturday.
The next meeting of the Board will
be on Saturday, ApriliSs neM y7evs
PROF. RoosE has postponed his
third class in penmanship till the va
cation Of our schools in June or July.
He left on Wednesday for Columbi-
ana. .a-.
d. C. CooLMAN is in Cincinnati at
tending a meeting of the Western
Window-Glass Manufacturer, which
commenced its session on Wednesday.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-30
TRAINS WESTWARD.

Trains No. !. ?, and II on main line run
daily.
Palace Sleeping Coaches on trains No. 1. 9. 3,
and 12 between Cincinnati, Cleveland and New
York daily.
Hotel Coach on trains and IL. between Leav-
ttsburg and New York. daily.
Connections at Mansfield with Pittsburg, Fort
Wayne & Chicago. and Baltimore Ohio Rail
roads; at Rayenna with Cleveland 4 Ptttsburg
Railroad; at Meadville. Union and Cory for
Oil Regions; at jamestown for Buffalo and
Niagara Falls :and at BinghamptOn forAlbany,
Springfield, Worcester, Boston and New Eng
land.
Connections at Cleveland for Toledo. Chicago
Milwaukee. Omaha, and all points in the
North h-west.
Close connections at Cincinnati with trains
for the South and West
No !" sfop-over'' allowed upon local tickets
Local passengers must purchase tickets to their
first stopping place, and may then repurchase
from that point to destination.
w. II, SHATTUC,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
CISCINNATI,O.
P.D, COOPER
General Superintendent.
So gsI.8 e1rvsl-sp' o.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-30

Peter stegner. Ppf, , Before Isaac Russell. J
against Of Framaln ala,r orp!c omp
0N the Goth day OF February. A. ID. 1876 said
~ Justice issued an order of att. chment in
the above action for the sum of $f3.0v. Hear
ing April 18th, 1876. PETER STEGNER.
Kent, March a1st, 1876. 395-3w i.5
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-30

Mr.. A. L. CRAFTS, as Hiram Rap
ids, writes us that five weeks ago he
butchered two pigs i've smonths and
seven days old, one Of which weighel
l4f, aud the other Ip pounds. lie
Gays that in cleaning out his garden
he found a raspberry cane of last
years growth which measured II feet
and 2 inches in length. He also says
that he has plenty of good seed corn
which he has sprouted and tested.
All of which he desires us to notice,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-30
s,nnll Fruit Plants.

Everything that one could wish. inellitlipg .
spicnd id stock or GRAPE or leading varieties.
at prices that DEFY coNpetit ion-lower than ever
offered before. 1T FORD'S NURSERY.
53!-2w kavenna, U.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-30
WELL DIGGING
AND DRILLING.

Having recovered from my late misfortune, I
tender my services to the people Of Rayenpa
and vicinity as
WELL DIGGER AND DR1LLER.
am also prepared to clean and repair Wells
and Cisterns- :.
Having had ever forty years experience in
the business can guarantee satisfaction to all
who may employ me-
nT- Prices as low as those Of any other man
! in the county. JOHN KAY
Ravenna, Dec. 3, 1875 3O-u
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-30

Including Apple. Pear, Peach, Plum. Cherry,
Ounce. &C. Large stock, ut the very lowest
prices. at FRANK fORD's NURSERY,
3Y,-2w Ravenna, O.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-30
Notice..

TIME qualified Electors of the Incorporated
Village of Itavehna are hereby notified to
meet in the Town Hall on the first Monday of
April next, between the hours of six O'Clock A:
NJ and six O'Clock NJ. for the purpose of
electing two Members of the Board of Educa-
tion, to serve for three years
March 21, 1876. a
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-30

THE new game law has passed both
houses of tho Legislature, and now
the hunters are forbidden to hunt upon
the grounds of another without his
permission.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-30
Evergl.eens,

All sizes 2nd varieties, and superior in quality.
retailing sat wholesale prices. at FORD'S,
"a mile North Court House, RAvenna.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-30

Hardy FlOw1ei,fmSSha.ubs
In great variety. Also. Roses reoniess sGladio-
Jus. &cs, sl,nost sdven away, at
~ FRANK FORD'S NURSERY.
3gJ4sw 8 Ii Ra vcDna q.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-30
SPECIAL BARGAINS!
ts.zo!it TsetE nel ses a -
. aaef OFFERED AT este 8
SMITH BROTHERS.


One Case Bates Quilts,
which have been selling readily at saso, at
81 IS. az .s4s.ts $50
ALL, the Best Grades and Spriasg
Styles Prints reduced to Sc.
JeA Let Cambric Edgings ana In-
serttngs At about hair value.
All the Fashionable and desirable
shades In Opera Kids, CHI cap.
A fine assortment Ecru Cash m ere
Net Edg1UGS and Insertions, Real
Thread Valencfemnes EdEinEs.
We think in REGARD to our
TAll0RlNc DEPARTMENT.
we need only say that out'stock of Cloths. Cas-
simeres Coatings. &C., WAS never more COM
plete in all grades than at present.
To those IN sUGnE of Carpets,
we confidently ask only an inspection of OUR
already Immense stock, to which ADDITIONS
are daily arriving, comprising far the largest
assortment ever brought into Portage County.
We specify but few of the bargains which
we are prepared to offer our customers. A word
to the wise is sufficient-but are prepared to
show very many which we have not space to
mention.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-30
..I1kLSF ltf13-t !
New Adverti&, ts.
Commissioners Pro ro,ceedingg,s,.

County Commits stoneY 'bRsport
Of their Trans ActiDn o y STATE.
: ment OF 0rders issyed TOR tho
Month Of February. 1877 g.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 1s7s. :.
Board convened members present. Smith
Sanford, wanzer Holcomb and E. A. Parsons.
On. motion Of Smith Sanford the following
bills were allowed aud ordered paid:
l.. W. Hall 4 Son, publishing Conn.,
974-iiti9 HAatSi proceedings ....!.. 10 90
80 - = = Il Il Blank Books andei
t stationery for Co.. 142 50
Ravenla Gas Co., Gas for County ........i 1s 30
NJ H. Loomis, Repairs in Treas ofiice9 ts35
D. Lindsay. Shoes furnished prisoner. 1 IS
A. w. Beckley 4 Co., Fave Troughs &c. s.,
for Jail. .... 4s SO
E. p wilmot. Janitsr at Jan. term Court $50
Belding & Armstrong. Medicine for $50
soi pris. in jail. .is..,..----..-..--.. 2 IS
Repb. Printing Co.. Blank Books, &c, for
iSlltc county. 80 a.i.lit. -. - 65 Is
John Meharg, County Clerks fees a.. - ga 50
sl' &c" paid ss~sS' ANr IS s6
Wrought Iron Bridge Company, Bridge
=. at Garrettsvile. g................g p ssl 10
8. G. Eldridge. Sewer pipe &c. in culvert IS 90
L. w. Hall & Son, Publishing Commis's
proceedfngs.... .... ....--!. :. !A-...-. 10 90
Bacon &c Davis. Coal furnished County. 81 50
Fuller. Hatch 4 King, Lumber for 81
th1 Rriore .....,I. 9 100 90
Record Of 1oee-Ayes. sanford. Holeomb and
Parsonsll .ausi ~ I'd .IsstUts 5}E!sa .s91
On motion of Smith Sanford, the bill of Wait,
Dewey Co., for Clock placed in Probate ONCE,
was disallowed.
4, Record Of ,yoterAS Ses,r ford Holfomb and
Parsons. zt
On motion of Smith Sanford allowance was
made to Prosecuting Attorney for the year 1876
the sum of $49s 90. the same to be paid in in
stallments as follows. to wit: $l64 90 to be paid
on demand. .$i64 70 after the May term Of Court.
and $164 90 after the October term of Court,
1876 ans K ,ttr,.l se..f f,,..-...,t oils
Record of vote-Ayes, Sanford, Holcomb and
Parsons. tNstH a"'3 't' = -t
NYherenpon Board adjourned Mithoutilay.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-30
e. P. HATFIELD.

Attorney and Counselor at Law. once
ever second National Bank. Phenix Block,
Ravenna, Ohio. ''" 16S-0-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-30

Edinburgh Citizens Caucus.
The Electors of Edinburgh in favor of nomi-
mating a Citizens ticket for the coming spring
election are requested to meet at the Town Hall
in said towns ship att o'clock Saturday evening
April 1st. MANY CITIZENS.
Edinburgh March 22d. 1876. ....-.-.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-30

cxxyErAwDAPH1sBun6 nAILRoAD
on and efter SUNDAY. Jan, s1s, z1s56, Trains
WI leave Stations daily. Sundays cxccptcd.)
rs follows:
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-30

This train will stop. on signal. for milk ut the
milk platforms Shipments must
invariably be prepaid in tickets. Passengers
will be permitted to ride ON this train fiOm Ra-
VIENNA and points north CT there.
JOHN THOMAS, superintendent.
TUHCARAWAS BRANCH.
Leaves
Bayard. II 50 q. m. and 500 p- m.
New Philadelphia, 7.3o p. m. and 60 I'm.
Arrives.
Bayard TO- 20 a. m. and 3 IS p m.
New Philadelphia, .55 and 20 p. m.
+. u. MYERS,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-30
GOING EAsr-KIvER DIVISION
GOING wEsr-RIvER DIVISION.
Sunday Train. T..

In order to accommodate parties who desire
to shin Milk from the line of this road to Cleve-
land on SUNDAY MORNINGS. one section of
Freight train No. Z will, during the continuance
OF schedule No II, or until further notice, start
sunday night, and W i'll run on 81 nd ~ MORN
ines on the schedule shown below, VIA: ltI
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-30
FOR SALE OR REMIT

A HOUSE and two acres of land on South
~ Prospect Street. sRhvenna. Good Fruit
Well and Cistern Water on the premises. All
in good order. For terms, apply 10 Mr.. EIIsRA
BRIGHAM. u, r. GARBETN~
Ravenna, March II. $50.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-30

County COMMITS sfon eY ! hRsport
Of their Trans Acti0n o y State.
4, mont Of oYders issNed for tho
Month of Eahru arY. l0z e..
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-10-14
A Cheeky Mans Projected Visit.

A gentleman of Philadelphia has re-
ceived the following letter, which ex-
plains itself
Troubles never come singly, and now
l am going to ask particular favor, and
sincerely hope you may not think
strange of it. The plain facts of the
case are: am out of funds, and would
like to ask a small loan-a mere trife-
SO may get rid OF my hotel bill, pay
for some pictures, pair of boots, etc.
would like to have say $40, though I
might get along with $35 if you could
get me pass over to your city. Now,
this may seem like pressing matters a
little; but always did believe in keep
ing up appearances; it gives one credit,
you know. My friends, including B.,
are away-this is my reason for writing
to you.
Ii get over to your city, and if il
suits me, will make short stay at your
own home for say couple of weeks Oh
so. Now l hope this will be altogether
convenient and agreeable, if not, don't
hesitate to be candid. / am not one OF
the kind to feel hurt.
Ny mother-in-law, wife and two boys
will join me in Philadelphia, and if il
would make no difference to you or you1
family they will make their stay at your
home with me. My mother-in Law
being somewhat of an invalid, does moi
breakfast until eleven A. M, and then
requires attention which can't be had
except where she may feel perfectly al
home.
/ thought best to mention these little
matters SO you may not feel annoyed.
Awaiting favorable reply, l am very
truly yours.
P. ST. have heard of your hospi
tality, and I hope shall find in you 6
brother. feel anxious to be in you
city during the visit Of the Chicago con
sistory, which think will be about this
| time.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-10-14
Size of Countries.

Greece is about the size of Vermont.
Palestine is about one-fourth the size
of New York.
Hindostan is more than hundred
times as large as Palestine.
The great desert of Africa has nearly
the present dimensions of the United
States.
The Red sea would reach from Wash
ington to Colorado, and it is three times
as wide as Lake Ontario.
The English channelis nearly as large
as Lake Superior.
The Mediterranean, if placed across
North America, would make sea naviga-
tion from San Diego to Baltimore.
The Caspian sea would stretch from
New York to st. Augustine, and is as
wide as from New York to Rochester.
Great Britain is about two-thirds the
size of Hindostan, one-twelfth of China,
and one twenty-ffth of the United
States.
The gulf of Mexico is about ten times
the size of Lake Superior, and about as
large as the sea of Kamschatka, bay of
Bengal, China sea, Okhotsk or Japan
sea. Lake Ontario would go in each of
them more than fifty times.
The following bodies of water are
about the same size: German ocean,
Black sea, Yellow sea; Hudson's bay is
rather larger. The Baltic, Adriatic and
Hgean seas, and the Persian gulf are
half as large, and somewhat larger than
Lake Superior.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-10-14
Horned Men in Africa.

A paper by Captain J. s. Hay, on the
horned men of Africa, was read at the
recent meeting of the British Associa-
tion. He also exhibited sketches of two
Africans with horns. Mr.. Hyde Clarke
said it was very difficult to assign any
reason for the appearance of the horns.
but there was no doubt that Captain Hay
had seen them. One way might be that
they had been inserted or inoculated
into the face; but Captain Hay informed
them that twas the object of the parents
to remove the horns, which he regarded
as natural growth. One suggestion
was that this was class Of malforma-
tion, of which there was a memorable
example in the case of the "porcupine
man" who had horny plaits ON various
parts of his body. He had not heard
from anybody any sufficient explanation
with regard either to it's being a natural
phenomenon arising at birth or its being
artifcially produced in the manner to
which he had referred. 1t was remark
able that the horns were peculiar to the
male sex. The subject was very OBJ.
scure and had not been sufficiently in
vestigated by anthropologists, because
there were great preiudices to taking it
up,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-10-14
What he Found.

A country gentleman was in the habit
of entertaining his friends almost
weekly. and discovered that regularly
some small article of plate was missing,
caster top. salt spoon, a napkin
ring or something of the kind. He sus-
pected his servants, and to make sure
one night, when the guests had as
sembled, he said
81 tell you what Let's do without
servants tonight and wait on ourselves /"
The odd suggestion was greeted with
applause and peals of laughter. The
servants were turned out h; the meal was
seasoned with sparkling sallies at the
expense of the clumsiness of this OF
that guest, and when they had all gone
the host took stock and discovered that
two thirds of the spoons had gone too