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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-09-27

THAN William III. Bettes, the DEM
ocratic candidate for Representative
in this county, there is not more up
right, honest. capable man for the
Office in the county. The only charge
that his opponents in the bitterness
and malignity OF their hearts can bring
against him is that, having been con-
vinced of the wickedness and folly Of
the Radical policy he left .hat party
and labored for the principles and
measures which he believed to be for
the best interest of the people. His
tradHcers believe in forever sticking
to the wrong through thick and thin.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-09-27

Thesla of the series of joint discus.
sions between General Ewing and
Stanley Mathews, took place at the
Fair Grounds III Alliance on last Fri
day afternoon, before an audience of
from 1000 to, 5000, composed about
equally of the two political parties,
who listened to the speeches with
marked attention and respect. The
principal topic of discussion was the
financial question. and no one could
fail to observe that Mr.. Matthews was
at decided disadvantage in the argu-
ment, making but feeble attempt to
defend the platform and policy Of the
Republican party, his principal object
apparently being to vindicate his own
views upon that subject, and he set his
stakes so near the grounds of Gen. Ew-
ing as to hardly leave room for contro-
versy. 1t was a frequent if not gener-
al remark, that he had erected Dem
ocratic platform and endeavored to
make a Republican speech from it,.
and failed in the attempt. In his
opening he charged that the cry of
hard times heard upon every hand
was an hallucination, nightmare,
caused by bad digestion or bad whisky,
which was q most unfortunate allusion,
as Gen. Ewing, in reply, called atten-
ton to the fact that a few months ago
Alliance had a fine rolling mill which
cost from $3.50, 600 to $3.50, 600, and they
had seen it sold away from them for
the paltry sum of 50, 200, and its 300
former employees turned out of employ
ment, and their families reduced to
want. He also asked the people to
witness the condition of the agricul-
tural implement manufacturing tai
lishments which are under cloud and
working on short time and at reduced
wages, and asking the audience if that
was what could properly be called
nightmare. Though these, joint dis
cussions seldom amount to anything,
we think this one could not fail { open
the eyes of the people to the caus
that have brought about the present
depressed and desperate condition o
all the business affairs of the ..Lpt:,y.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-09-27
WINDHAM.
Correspondence.

correspondence.
Twenty-eight persons registered at
this place on Friday and Saturday last.
Wm. A. Perkins and F. d. Snow were
the Registers.
On Thursday eve., Sept. l3, at 8
o'clock, at the M. E. Church, Arthur
B. Pardy and Miss Alice r. Little
were united in marriage, Rev. F. A
Archibald performing the ceremony.
The house was full of spectators.
Rev. f. A. Archibald has been re-
turned to this place for another Con-
ferance year, for which the people re-
joice.
The first Quarterly meeting services
for the present Conference year will
be held here commencing Thursday
evening. Preaching Friday evening
and Saturday afternoon and evening
by the new Presiding Elder, Rev. A.
d. Morton also Sabbath morning and
evening,
Rev. A. 6. Upton has also been en-
ployed to minister to the Congrega.
tional Church for another year.
Henry Egbert, of Kent has been
employed to teach the High School at
this place. which commences the mid
die of October. He formerly lived in
this town. We bespeak a profitable
school under his instruction. He is a
graduate of Hudson College.
AT the Spring election there was a
Republican ticket in the field; also, a
Citizens ticket. On the Citizens ticket
there was one Democrat. The Repub-
lican ticket was elected, and some of
our Republican voters object to the
Democrat serving on the Board at this
Fall election. The law says there
shall. be one member of the Board
from the opposite party, and we trust
our Republican friends will be law
abiding citizens.
T. y. Angel, Esq, is building new
house on his farm lot, and has rented
the farm to M. B. Higly.
N. ID. Dunbar's house is completed,
and is one of the finest residences in
town. John Patterson and George
Fay are each building new barns. d.
NJ. Afford is making decided improve
ments about his premises.
OCCASIONAL.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-09-27

doubt as to which one he would strad-
die, looks very suspicious. A Judge
is expected to view both sides and de-
eide upon the one which bears the
law and facts, and his failure to do so
is not SO much thing of interest as
his private bank account at near, or
about that time.
BEN. BUTLER'S
Accidental (O sOjOurning with Mr..
Hayes in Ohio is not of any political
significance, so he would have us be-
licve, but there is no telling which
way that other eye is gazing, particu-
larly as he seems to be in such great
favor with the working men.
DEMOCRITES.
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THE MARKETS.
RAvENNA. September 26

RAVENNA, September 26, 1871
FLOUR.-King's Best. IS 20; y. k, s7OC
Demand steady.
WHEAT-No. Red. 81 3s; Mol White 81 s5
CORN-shelled brings 50 q SIC; ears, SOC.
OATS-3? C. Sales dull
RYE-NO. brings 20 a IS:
BARLEY-None tn market -st.+-
HAY-Selling at IS q $40; according to
quality. Dull sale.
BEEF-Per cwt., Is q 81.
HOGS-Dressed, IS per cwt,
LARD-City rendered 12Lc.
SMOKED MEATS-City sugar Cured Hams
selling at lac; Country 12Hc.
shoulders. City cured selling at 1Oc. Dried
Beef selling at 49,.
POULTRY-Small supply in the market
Chickens dressed. buyers pay 10 cents un-
lressed 7c: Turkies. undresse,i, c.
BUTTER-1S a 2Oc.
CHEESE-Factory. retails, 121.c.
EGGS-buyers pay 14c per doz.
POTATOES-Buyersp pay Soc.
BEANS-ChOice hand picked in smalldemand
at 81 NO per bu. Medium 81 25.
INEGAR-Pure cider retails 259sOs per gal
TALLOW-Buyers pay &c.
HIDES-Green, trimmed 6 q 6Hc.
EEATHERS-Best retail at TIC.
WHITE IIME-$1 26 per bbl.
WATER LINES 25
SALT-Coarsc sells at q IS: fine 81 IS.
WOOD-stove q OO0a Co., feet wood g 90
q &S 80 Per cord.
SUGARS
Coffee A sells for fOr,.,... 19kc
Extra G 12c
Granulated {" 13hc
Pulverized " 13l.c
Crushed " ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. i3l<c
Brown .,,,lO Id @12c
MOLAsSEs-
New Orleans. ....., sells for - Soc
White Drip Syrup. . 100
Golden Drip {" 1900. - Is
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the war Not Ended.

Our patriotic neighbors of the Rep
Dem. have donned the war paint and
are determined to fight over again the
battles of the rebellion as they fought
them before, and while Hayes is meet
ing the Confederates upon their native
heath in company with Postmaster
General Key, and addressing them AS
"my friends, my dear Confederate
friends" our neighbors are reviving
the old war cry and pouring their
broadsides iuto Professor J. J. Burns,
the Democratic candidate for School
Commissioner. The following reply
of the Cadiz Sentinel to its Radical
contemporary is suited to this occasion
and locality, and renders further COM
ment upon this silly attack wholly
useless:
"Our neighbor of the Cadiz Repub-
Acan takes peculiar pleasure in pub
fishing that Prof. Burns, our candidate
for School COmmissiOncr,was rebel
and we suppose it will next charge
that he was Quartermaster of the reg
iment command BY Postmaster Cen
eral Key. Our neighbOr was at Cleve-
land, and he endorses Hayes Admin
istration and policy in his paper. Now
what is the policy which the Republi-
can party and Cadiz Heputlican take
such pains to endorse. 1t is simply
by the appointment by
Hayes of rebels like Gen. Key to Office
If it is such good thing for President
Hayes to appoint rebel to Office, ane-
so nice that The Republicans should
grow enthusiastic over it, amt it right
for the Ohio people to pursue the
same policy. Democrats and Repub.
licans each endorse this policy in their
State platforms-why endorse in one
column what is done by Hayes, and
condemn in another column, the very
same thing when done by somebody
else. 1t cannot be that our neighbor
is seeking q Federal Office, and is act
ing aypocrite toward Hayes by max
ing him believe he is dolng'right, when
he condemns the same thing when
done by Convention of the people OF
Ohio. Key was q voluntary rebel
while Burns was not. If either is to
be denounced it should be Hayes for
Key, who commanded a
regiment which fought several of our
Harrison county Companies who swell
tered in the trenches before Vicksburg
and some of them were killed there,
perhaps by the. men commanded by
Coli Key. who is part of the Hayes
so cordially endorsed
by the Republican State Convention
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-09-27

The Radicals are glorying over the
fact that the premium on gold is down
to three per cent. Well, what does it
signify? Can any one discover that
there is any Improvement in the finar !.
ciaI condition of the country? 2? A1s
labofers any better employed,paid and
fed in consequence7 Does anybody
expect that when one half the tools of
trade and commerce are destroyed that
the country will be any more prosper
Gus in consequence?
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-09-27
Rennen,ber,

One week from next Tuesday will
be election day. Let every Democrat
do his duty and there will be an end
to the oppressive and ruinous meas
ures of the party in power, whose
Legislation has been devoted to the in
terests Of capital and against those of
labor.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-09-27

DEATH OF AN EARLY SETTLER.

DEATH OF AN EARLY SETTLER.
AS we see our aged pioneers, one by
one pass away, and drop out Of sight
from among us, sad and regretful
thoughts come across our minds, but
when we consider how many long and
weary years of toll and privation they
endured, that we, their posterity may
enjoy the rich fruits of their industry,
we can but bless them, and rejoice
that their worn out and almost useless
earthly bodies, are laid away, and that
they have entered into the enjoyment
of q higher aud more glorious life in
that beautiful land, just across the riv-
er. On Tuesday morning Sept. 18TH
our oldest citizen, and one of the earli-
est settlers of the town, Mr.. James
Frost, passed away, ,being few months
over Sc years of age. He was born in
Blanford Mass, Feb. 8, 179l, and at the
age of 25 left that place, and all the as
sociatiOus Of his youth, and alone, with
single horse and wagon, turned his
face toward Ohio, as a land of hope
and promise. In twelve days, on the
18th of May, 1916, he arrived at Man.
tua, and after purchasing farm of
lob acres, on which was q clearing of
s acres and a small log cabin, he COM
menced the toilsomc struggle of max
ing a future home. But a partner was
needed to share LIES joys aud sorrows,
and in Aurora he foundSemira, ,daugh-
ter of Samuel Forward, Esq. who will
ingly united, her fortunes with his,
January Sth 1918, and commenced
house keeping the 3Oth of the same
month. For nearly three score years
that early home has been theirs, as
they have walked together, hand in
hand, down the changeful pathway of
life, and now, as he passes on, she
fingers, just a brief period, and they
will again be united. Eight children
were born to them, of whom six gre
now living. One died in infancy and
Charles, the eldest born young man
of much promise, having just attained
majority, was drowned i'm the straits
of Macklnaw, in 1910. The remaining
Children are now living, viz: Frank,
John, Elmer, Madison, Mary and Ben
ton, and were present at the funeral,
which was held at the Union Church
on Thursday, Rev. Mr.. Gledhill. of
Kent. officiating, assisted by Rev. j.
NJ. Atwater. Thus has closed a,long
life Of patient industry, leaving to his
children q large Inheritance, and to the
world an example of the reward of un-
firing energy in the acquisition of
earthly wealth and competence.
Rev. j. M. Atwater still continues
his evening discourses on matters per-
tainlng to religion, as he views it. His
great learning and earnest zeal elicit
the attention and admiration of large
audiences each evening. He breaches
the Spiritualism taught by Jesus, with
some odd scraps and ends Of an anci-
ent heathen Mythology intermixcd.
Rev. ID. Rhodes of the NJ. E. Church,
has been returned to his former charge
at this place. We hope the church
will repair their parsonage aud make
it pleasant place of residence for
their preacher, the coming year.
Sept. 23d, 1878. VER1TAs.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-09-27

The recent State Fair is reported as
the most successful for quite number
of years. The total receipts were
$2l,20 81, The entries are given as
follows: Horses, 1873; Cattle, 212 ;
Sheep, swine and poultry, 720; Ma
chinery, engines, Sc. 426; Mechanics
and Manafacturers' products, 312;
Textile fabrics and manufactures, 776 /;
farm products and fruits, 995; flowers
and fine arts, 395 Total, Alb.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-09-27

A destrustive fire occurred in the
Patent Office building at Washington
on Monday. The damage to the
building is estimated at from s3Co.OCo
to $500 coo, while that growing out of
the destruction of models and other
valuables belonging to the Patent-Of-
flee is almost invaluable. The fire is
supposed to have originated from
spontaneous combustion among a lot
Of non-patented chemicals stored in
the attic on the Ninth street front.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-09-27

MCCLELLAN FOR GovERNoR.-The
Democratic Convention of NewJersey
Wednesday of last week nominated
General George B. Mcclellan, as their
candidate for Governor. He received
the vote of that state for President in
1864, and there is no doubt that he
will be elected Governor in Novem-
ber.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-09-27

LEWIS MYERS, the County Treasurer
of Auglaize county, from whose Office
at Wapakoneta some $4,000 were
stolen on the night of September 9th,
has been arrested. charged with COM
pliclty in the robbery.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-09-27

REPUBLICANS should remember that
when they 60 TO the polls and vote for
a imam for a fifth term to good fat
oAice they violate "a cardinal doc
trine Of the Republican party"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-09-27

Denocratlc judicial Conventton.
At . conference Of the Democratic
committees of the Ninth Judicial Dis-
trict, held at Warren, O., on the 10th
inst, w. s. Matthews was elected
Chairman, and III. ID. Hunt, Secretary.
Jefferson Palm, ESQ.,, being tho only
person named before the committees
was nominated by acclamation as the
Democratic candidate for Common
Pleas Judge, for this District.
On motion it was
Resolved, That the Chairmen of the
several Democratic county committees
composing the District, shall be the
Executive committee for this Judicial
District.
On motion the Secretary was direct
ed to have the proceedings of this
meeting published in the Democratic
papers in the District
w. s. MATHEWS, Chairman.
III. d. Hunt, Secretary.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-09-27

The man who will clip a piece of
lead into the slot of the weight on his
scales while weighing the commodi-
ties purchased of his customers, by
which he makes . difference in his
own. favor, is not fit person to make
laws for the protection of the persons
and property of the people of Ohio.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-09-27

SENATOR Bogy, of Missouri, died on
Thursday last of material fever, aged
g. years, He became member of the
Senate on the 4th of March, 1873. He
was . lawyer by profession, but was
chiefly engaged in railroad and min
ing operations.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-09-27
DxwocRAr1c COUNTY TICKET.

FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
: WILLIAM H. BETTES, Of Randolph
FOR AUDITOR.
DELOS ORR, Of Franklin.
FOE TREASURER.
WILLIAM r. ALCORN. Of Ravenna.
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
SETH d. NORTON. Of Ravenna-
..t. u.,s ZOE COMMISSIONER, M
CHESTER r. HOWARD, OF Aurora,
FOR INTIRxARY DIRECTOR,
AunON L. THOMPSON. OF Shalersyille.
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N0fioa

HNHE undersigned has been duly appointed
i and qualified as administrator on the est ate
Ell George Hilderhoof. Jr.. deceased. late OF Ra-
VIENNA township, Portage county. Ohio.
Sc. t, 20, lsi1, 474-3w HENRY GROHE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-09-27
DIVORCE NOTICE.

DIVORCE NOTICE.
Charles Chittcndcn, Of OronOgO, Jasper cOun-
ty. Missouri. will take notice that his wife Ida,
did on September 18th, 1917, file her petition in
Common Pleas Court OF Portage County, Ohio
charging him with willful absence for more
than three years. and gross neglect of duty; and
asking for divorce and for custody of child
Rcna; which petition will l'bc for hearing next
term of said Court,
IDA CIIITTENDEN,
473-6w W. Il, THOMAS. Attorney.
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DIED..

DIED.
SHURTLIFF.-In Kent, Sept. II. 1917, of ty-
phoid fever. Ella NJ. Shurtlif, daughter of
Asa e. Shurtlif and grand daughter of Will
let Prosser,aged years. 8 months ana % days
She will Sleep but not forever,
In the lone and silent grave;
Blessed be the Lord that tsketh,
Blessed be the L ord that gave.
She will sleep. but not forever;
There will be a glorious dawn;
She will meet with those that loved her,
On the resurrection morn. l.. NJ. p.
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Notice.

THE undersigned has been duly appointed
i and qualified admins, RAJ or of the estate
of Mary s. Dayton, deceased, late of Man.ua
township, Portage county. Ohio.
Sept. -, 1877. 414-3w HENRY COBB.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-09-27

MARRIBD
PARDEE-LJTTLE.-A the NJ. +. Church.
Windham. Sept. 18th .1sT7. by Rev. F. A. Arch
ibald Mr.. Arthur b. Pardee and Miss Alice
Little all of Wiudham.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-09-27

1877 AUTUMN 1877
New Goods
For the Autumn Trade.
WI; ;,s. would say to-, to our friends and patron
Goods. and are Offering
Real Bargains in Every Department i!
We would call the especial attention of our lady
friends to our
Medium and Low Price
Dress Goods.
Also, to our 80 and 35% cents Black Alpacas
We opened last week full line of the 'celebra-
Jamestown Alp &C cas,'
in Seal Brown. Plain Grays and Plaids. These
Goods are too well known to require comment
Call and see them,
We have just received new stock of >
BLACK cASAMEoEe
and would call particular attention to our Is
cent and 81 .OO qualities
BLACK SILKS.
We opened last week a full line of the celebra .
ted " "Guinet" Black Sinks. Cheaper than ever
SHAWLSl SHAWlS!!
We shall open this week u very large assortment
Of the :" Badger State - Shawls. made at Racine.
Wisconsin. We had these goods last year. and
they gave universal salts faction. They are. GER
tainly in point OF style and quality, superior to
any shawl that can be obtained in the Eastern
MARKET, Ladies. come in and see them.
We h ave the Cooley Cork Corset
that is SO much called for just now.
New Hamburger Embroideries .
in choice styles. and at prices that will suit
Our stock Of s
Prints and Ore S. cambrics
is very attractive. comprising elegant new Fall
styles.
ssEyE-
Our Stock Of Dom critics
comprises cheap Bats. Ticks. Denims, new
&c.
CANToN FLAMMELs,
in better qnality at the price. than ever before
To the Gentlemen we would say that our stsck
F. Cloth and Gas simeres
suitings and Pant Goods. and we will made up
to order. suits, or any garment desired.
roF3~rgEx8ES ssSr1
We also sell all kinds of
GRoCERIESI i.
Tryour 80 cent Japan and Green Teas:
We buy most kindsof Country Produce.
Come and trade with us.
Q. v. SEARL.
Ravenna, Sept. 1877.
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SAs!!s's Proclamation.

is hereby made to all the
il qualified voters of Portage county. that q
General Election will be held as required by
law on
Tuesday, the 9th day of October,
A. ID. 1877, at the several places OF holding elec-
tions IN said County, between the hours Of 6
O'Clock A. NJ and O'Clock P. n. OF said day. at
which time the following officers will be chosen
FOR STATE OFFICES:
Governor, 1 Lieutenant Governor, Judge of
the Supreme Court. Attorney General. Clerk
of Supreme Court, 1 Treasurer of state, Com
missioner of Common schools. Member Board
of Public Works, Senator for 26th Senatorial
District, Judge Common Pleas Court, Second
Subdivision, Ninth Judicial District.
FOR COUNTY OFFICES:
Representative, Prosecuting Attorney, 1 Au-
ditor Treasurer. 1 Commissioner, Iniirmary
Director.
Also to vote for or against judicial Consti-
tutiOnal Amen,lment;' also, to vote for or
against - The Free Banking Act
NOTICE is also gwen. To the Trustees of the
several Townships. that the following is the
Annual Appertionment and number of Jurors
which they are expected to return 70 the Clerk
of the Court OF Co mmon Pleas:
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!, Democratic Meeting.
Hon. GEO. j. CONVERSE

Wednesday Evn'g, Oct. Bird.
Everybody. irrespective OF party, is invited
20 attend and hear the important issues OF the
esanpaign ably and fairly discussed.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-09-27

WE would say to our friends and patron
w that we are well stocked up with New
Goods, and are Offering
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-23

pounds are mostly insoluble, which is the
reason why raw muck often seems to be of
little use. But by composing the muck
with lime or ashes these insoluble com
pounds are broken up, and the ammonia is
set Free The same effect is produced by
the fermentation set up in the muck when
il is mixed with dung, or is used as an alb.
sorbent for the liquid manure. In these
ways the muck, which alone was compare
lively useless, is made equal to the best sta
BILE manure in fertilizng power.
The effect of a liberal supply of nitrogen
Gus food to plants is to hasten their growth.
Ammonia" says the great agricultural
chemist Liebig, ammonia is time to the
farmer" heterogeneous manure stimulates
rapid growth of stalk and leaf, and gives to
the LEAKAGE a rich, dark green color. But
unless the soil or the manure can also supply
a suficiency of potash and phosphoric acid,
the seeding will not be in proportion to the
leaf growth. Too much heterogeneous food
will cause the small grains to grow too rank,
and to lodge down, in which case, even
though the potash and phosphoric acid are
present in abundance, the heads do not fill.
heterogeneous fertilizers are the most costly
of all for the farmer to purchase. The
cheapest is probably sulphate of ammonia,
in which, if good article, the nitrogen will
cost, at present prices, sixteen to eighteen
cents pound. When we think how many
millions of pounds of this costly fertilizer
worth double the price of maple sugar
are wasted by the neglect of our farmers to
save the liquid excrement of their live stock,
we cease to wonder that in so many instances
farming don't pay" But the difficulty is
to make them believe that they are thus
wasting valuable property. They do not
waste it wilfully, but ignorantly. And the
loss is not loss to the farmer merely; it is
loss to the whole country. 1t is loss
that cannot be remedied until the ele-
ments of the sciences related to agriculture
are taught to the youth of our farms in the
common schools.