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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-03-22
MOON MADNESS.
From the "Galaxy'' for March.

From the sGalaxy'' for Marcel.
The popular belief that the moons
rays will cause madness i'm any person
who sleeps exposed to them has long
been felt to be absurd, aud yet it has
appeared to have its source in un-
doubted facts. Some deleterious in
fluence 10 experienced by those who
rashly court slumber in full NOON
shine, and probably there is no super
stition to which the well-to-do pay
more attention. Windows are often
carefully covered to keep the moon
beams from entering sleeping apart
ments. A gentlemen living in India
furnishes Nature with an explanation
of this phenomenon which is at least
plausible. He says: at has often
been observed that when the moon is
full, or near its full time, there are
rarely any clouds about; ann if there
be clouds before the full moon rises.
they are soon dissipated aud there
fore perfectly clear sky with bright
full moon is frequently observed. A
clear sky admits of rapid radiation of
heat from the surface of the earth. and
any person exposed to such radiation
is sure to be chilled by rapid loss of
heat. There is reason to believe that,
under the circumstances, paralysis of
side Of the face is sometimes likely to
occur from chill, az one eide of the
face Is more likely be exposed to rapid
radiation, and consequent loss of its
heat. This chill is more likely TO oc-
cur when the sky 10 perfectly clear. I
have often slept in the open air in In
dia on a clear summer night when
! there was no moon; and although
the fret part of the night may have
been hot, yet towards two or three
O'Clock in the morning the chill has
been SO great that have often been
awakened by an ache in my forehead,
which have as often couEteracted by
wrapping a handkerchief round my
head and drawing the blanket over my
face. AS the chill il likely to be great
est on very clear night, and the
clearest nights are likely TO be those
OH which there is bright mooushine,
it is very possible that neuralgia, par
alysis, or other similar injury, caused
by sleeping in the open air, has been
attributed to the moon, when the
proximate cause may really have been
the chill, and the moon only remote
cause acting by dissipating the clouds
and haze (if it do SOY. and leaving q
perfectly clear sky for the play of ra-
diation into space.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-03-22
MEDICAI-
6 TO THE AFFLICTED.
DRA0HH G0IGHER

Still cohl es to treat every variety of
CHRG2NIC DISEASB.
at the corner of Sycamore and Cedar
Sts., RaveDna, Ohio, where he located
the 2Gtii of October, 1868. Since that
time have successfully treated TWEEN
Ty-SIx THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED
CASES among which have been many
iniracaious cures of Cancer, Gravel,
TnuIors, Drousy. Rheumatism. Fistu-
la in Ana. PTolapsus OF the Rectum,
Piles, Tape Worms. Seat or Pin
Worms, Intestinal Worms, Hip Dis
ease, Goitre. Enlarged Glands, Scrofu-
la. and all Impurities of the Blood.
Scald Head Invariably Cured;
aud that most insidions of all diseases,
Catarrh, which is destroying its tens of
thousands annually. Also, the varied
eases of Females. arising from Uter-
Diseases. Displacement, Enlarge
Infiam m nation, liberation, Tu-
M PoiSpus. and al their sympa-
thetic accompaniments, on the latest
scientific principles, without the use OF
the knife or caustics, but by constitu-
tional treatment and local absorbents,
which we believe to be the true meth
cd of cure, if timely and properly APP
piled.
Caiculous Connections of the Kid
news and Bladder. There are several
varieties of Gravel in our possession,
that we have removed through the
natural urinary passage. from different
individuals in this locality.
The Doctor is graduate in the Eye
and Ear In firmary of New York City,
and has had a large and successful
practice in that department; and is
also graduate of several OF the lead
ing Schools of his Profession, the Di-
plomas of which are hanging up in his
Office, for everybody to READ and IN
VESTIGATE.
Thanks to an intelligent community
for their extensive patronage.
TERMs-Cash. Positively no trust.
OFFICE HOURS From a. M, to p.
J.GOUCHER, NJ. d.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-03-22

The State Of Michigah has expended
since 1873, and the fnny representa-
tives of this investment are now sup
posed to number Il, 10000, deposit
in the lakes and tributary rivers which
the fish commissioners estimate as
equivalent to 100000. This is cast
ing money upon the waters with q
handsome return indeed. and not after
$50 many days" either, as every fish is
computed 10 be worth twenty five
cents in three years from its Matching.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-03-22
WE'LL DIGGING
AND nRVTIING

Having recovered from my late misfortune,
tender my services to the people of Ravenna
and vicinity as
WELL DIGGER AND DRILLER.
am also prepared to clean and repair Wells
and CiSterns.
Having had over forty years experience in
the business, can guarantee satisfaction to all
who may employ me.
DB- Prices as low those of any other man
in ssssSnn sss ssansYj Dec XYsREIsEs,t KAY
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-03-22

A spINsrER lady of fifty remarked,
the other day, that che could go alone
at six months old. ayes, said her
hateful young half-brother, "and you
have hcen going 1t alone ever since,
and never eaohered any BODY.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-03-22
MOP WRINGER.

HHAVE secured the exclusive right to sell
L Henry I. I1otchkiss' Nor WRINGER in the
several townships Of Porta ge County.
The ladies will find this u great labOrsxving
Implement.
1 will sell this cOnvenient and useful inven.
tiGn at retail. will sell township rights or my
entire interest therein. ut very low figures. 1t
is an implement which finds ready and rapid
SALE and active, energetic man can make
good wages in selling it.
Tor terms, apply at the office of f. p. HAT
FIELD, over Second National Bank; ar on Sat
urdays at Otto SOntuln's. next door TO Poe
HOnse. JAMES HCMUIJEN.
Ravenna. Nov. IL. 1916 429
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-03-22
w. II. MCCONNELL NJ. D.,
PHYSICIAN & SURGEON.

,r,xen.v wears experience All forms OF acnte
and chronic dise.ses ssi;ifuily treated tiaS-
ing for years masic chronic di-ease speciality.
IwiII continue 10 give particular attention 20
thai class OF cases
once ami residence NO. 81 Sycamore street,
4.i-:r,,, Rryenna, Ohio
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-03-22

...-,,sv . .n,, Counselor at Law possesses
su,-eri5r facilities :or making collections IN
,W plrts oc the United States once over
First National Bank oirret.ssiiie' Ohio'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-03-22
O. r. BELDEN,

-uysrCIAN AND sURGEoN.-onise in
Empirc Building: Residence on King
srr.-..t FIRST door south Of Main
l.&veuna. May y, 1876 4E
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-03-22
!. CRAFTS. NJ n JOHN y n
CRAFTS s. SON,
". MAxsoN,

Phvs;cfans and Surgeons. on;ne In Cfa'.s Gsi.s
Hio.E asnrua Station, Portage County, ONO
3s3-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-03-22
,,xux H.P. HuGrs, n d
BELDING Sc HUGUS,

Phy.icians and Surgeons. Oa.ce Main street
over Bedding Il Armstrongs Drug sSore-
Rayenna, o. ..,.,. of
sreciai attention paid 70 the treatment os %
S-,ronic Diseases Office hours, from 10 70 IL
.m 2 to and to p- M '-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-03-22

A.sorr.xs and CounssIsors at Inv, Rayen-
na Dnio. OfEee in Pnenix Block, over sec
Or. National BisGk-
MAJ sI ISbe. s5-lv-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-03-22
Business Cards


AtxorueI and Coanseior at Law. Once
~xer second National Bank. Phenix Block,
Ravenna. Ohio ios-u-
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-01

The Bourbon correspondent OF the
Plymouth Democrat charges the
teachers in the Bourbon public school
with exercising too sevare and ty-
rannical authority in the punishment
OF pupils. He says refractory pupils
have their hands tied behind their
backs and strick placed In their
mouths separating their jaws and
left so for hours, and when released
are so affected by the punishment
that the victims are unable to close
their mouths for some time. The
charge Is or nature that Is worth
the time and attention TO inquire into
the matter and if found anything like
the representation of the writer, have
the teachers brought to justice.
To which the Bourbon Mirror re-
spends as follows: The account ia the
last weeks Z Plymouth Democrat, by its
Bourbon correspondent, concerning
the cruel treatment OF some OF the
pupils, by the principal. we are infor-
med, is not true so far as he is con-
cerned, and an exaggeratson OF the
facts in the case so far as the assist
ant was concerned. The punishment
In any instance, we are assured was
not continued longer than twenty
minutes, and as soon as the Principal
found it out he stopped it. 1t is to
be regretted that the matter was re-
ferred TO in the public prints, as 1t
will have bad effect upon the pu-
pills generally, who will be apt to con-
clude that any punishment for insu-
bordination will be outrageous.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-01
Where Are The Other Commissioners!


Editor of the Republican
SIR: I.have read with very great
interest the articles written by COM
missioner Barnaby; @Tax Payer" and
observer and while / as a citizen
believe 1t Is the right and privilege
OF every citizen and tax payer to call
upon any public Office to give faith
ful account of their official conduct.
So it is equally the duty Of the official
to give, without evasion and cheer
fully, full account of his official
acts, and answer all proper questions
bearing upon his relation with the
public. And while / think Mr.. Bar
naby has come far short OF perform
ing his duty in this respect, / also
think @Tax Payer" and observer
are doing Mr.. Barnaby an injustice
In charging the whole responsibility
Of wrong doing upon him. He is but
one, and there are three of them. II
the others do their duty, he is pow
erless to do anything. Certainly Mr..
Barnaby is not the board OF commits
sioners OF Marshall county. The
people elected three, where are they?
James Abrams and H. A. Rank, each
OF them knows as much about the
affairs OF the county as Mr.. Barnaty.
What has become of them? Barnaby
certainly don't run them am conf
dent. Were they not at the post OF
duty? and did they not faithfully at
tend to that duty? II wrong has
been done by or through the board
OF commissioners, then they should
all be held guilty OF omission or COM
mission unless opposed by them. SO
/ say let the blame rest upon all
alike who have contributed to it
either by omission OF duty, or COM
mission OF wrong.
JUSTICE.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-01
Free OF Cost.

DIR. Kings New DISCOVERY for con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds, Asthma,
Bronchitis. etc, Is given away in tri-
al bottles free Of cost to the afflicted.
IL you have a severe cough, cold.
difficulty of breathing, hoarseness or
affection of the throat or lungs by all
means give this wonderful remedy a
trial. As you value your existence
you can not afford to let this oppor-
tunity pass. We could not afford and
would not give this remedy away I'M
less we knew 1t would accomplish
what we claim for it. Thousands OF
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-01
Adminisfrafor,s Sale

The undersigned Administrator of the estate OF
Andrew j. samuels, sen., late OF Marshall county,
Indiana, deceased, will sell at public auction on
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER IL, 1s.J,
at the late residence of the deceased, the follow
personal property, consisting In part of two
Horses; two Mich Cows; eight Hogs: one two
horse wagon, double harness; Corn; Pota7
toes; undivided one-half of twenty-five acres OF
Wheat; Cook Stove; Beds; Bedding: Bureau and
other household goods and farming Implements toe
numerous to mention.
TERMS OF SALE.
credit of nine. months win be given on all sums
over three dollars, with good freehold security
Three dollars and under, cash In hand on day OF
sale. -
W. ii. II. STONER,
Held Administrator
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-01

III. Corbin & Co., will publish
about 10000 copies on the recources
of Marshall county and inducements
for emigration including a histori-
cal account OF its settlements, ETC.,
they have organized n novel plnD
whereby the farmers can sell tissiv
farms without paying an exhorbisant
commission every farm is advertised
over their owners name so they can
deal direct with the purchaser Can
and see them and get particulars.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-01

The Crown Point Cosmos charges
that the editor Of The REPUBLICAN is
a lineal descendent of the man who
was kicked out Of the garden Of Eden.
Few people descend from any other
source. But it may be that the Co.'S
mos man descended from the fellow
who was kicked out OF heaven, and
who. according to John Milton, fell
through space and landed in hell.
Since which'time he only comes forth
to inspire the souls Of his children to
vex human beings
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-01

Representative Baker, of Indiana,
has prepared and will introduce in
the House upon the first opportunity,
bill to prevent suits being brought
against farmers and other persons
who purchase for their own use an
implement or article which infringes
a patent right, unless the purchaser
Of such implements or article knows
at the time of purchase that patent
right is infringed. Under existing
law the owner OF patent right may
bring suit against the manufacturer,
vender or purchaser of an article
which infringes upon his right, but
Mr.. Bakers bill example from prose-
cutting the innocent purchaser and
leaves the manufacturer and vender
alone liable. The passage OF Mr..
Bakers bill would bring a large
measure of relief to farmers and
planters in the West and South. 1t has
been the practice OF numerous par
ties In the West who have patents
covering various implements in
common use among the people, to
permit them to be manufactured and
sold without any effort to prevent it.
When those implements come into
general use among the people who
have innocently bought them in good
faith, they are notified that they are
using an article which infringes some
patent, and they must pay royalty
or be sued At the present time in
the West, and particularly in Indiana,
men protesting TO own patent-rights
for some tool or implement used by
farmers and laboring men. are going
over the country, and by threats of
prosecution In the Federal courts. are
extorting large sums Of money to
settle for alleged infringements Of
some patent Thousands of "driven
wells" have been, within the past few
years. put down In Indians, and many
owners have been compelled, in
order to save themselves from the
expense and annoyance of prosecu-
ton. to pay so royalty on each well.
Generally they prefer to pay rather
than submit to suit in distant Fed
eral court. As long as the patenter
can pass by the manufacturer and
vender Of the implement and sue the
innocent purchaser, he will continue
to reap q rich harvest, Often, no
doubt: men are coerced by threats Of
suit to pay royalty for the use Of an
Article which infringes no patent.
SO long as the law authorizes the
farmer and laborer to be sued by any
patent-right man who claims that
something used by them infringes
his patent, they will be the victims
Of sharpers. 1t Is impossible for the
masses to know whether a necessary
article which they may be compelled
to purchase infringes a patent or not
and the law in effect leaves them at
the mercy of the shrewd and often
times conscienceless owner OF pat
ent. To remedy this evil Mr.. Ba-
ker's bill proposes to limit the RENE
dy for such alleged infringements to
the manufacturer and vender OF the
implement. While this secures JUS
tice to the patentee. it protects that
large and meritorious class OF people
who buy in the marketin good faith
such implements as they need for
their own use, and not to sell again.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-01

The Republican parry is being re
organized on a new and solid basis
III Mississippi and several other
Southern States. The party is to be
formed on basis of the Presidents
Southern policy OF pacification and
the recognition OF equal political and
civil rights, without respect to color
or previous condition. There are
those who predict that before the
next Presidential election1 occurs
there will be Republican party in
in the South. of formula BILE power.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-01

Frank Orr is of the opinion that
any man who is politician is a grand
rascal. Easy, dear sir, don't you
know that one half OF our male pop
ulation would be politicians il they
could, which according to your theo-
ry means they would be rascals il
they could.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-01

Not very long ago an Oriental ex-
potentate, resident in England, went
out shooting wearing on his finger a
diamond ring, valued at 1900 guineas.
or course he lost it, but having some
idea OF the locality where he is well
deserved calamity befell him, ne had
the space enclosed. Every ounce OF
the earth was passed through a fine
sieve, and the treasure turned up az
ter many DAYS.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-01

to fence in their neighbor's farm.
hope, Mr.. Editor, you will give the
required Information in your next
paper. INQUIRER.
The road is laid out one hundred
feetwide, and any one who encroaches
on that limit may be compelled to
answer for placing distractions in
the public highway. Any citizen may
prosecute, but it is the especial duty
of the road supervisor to see that the
roads are kept clear
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-01

Mr.. Charles E. Wilson, local editor
OF the Lebanon Patriot was married
to-day to Miss May Rodefer OF that
place. We acknowledge an invitation
to be present, but the best we can do
is to send good wishes to this esti-
mable young couple, wishing them
long life and happiness.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-01
Michigan Road.
Editor of The Republican:

Editor of The Republican:
!. SR:-I have heard a great amount
of grumbling, and no little swearing
because the Michigan road is not
opened and kept open one hundred
feet wide. Will some one post us on
the law governing such case through
your paper. Give the officers whose
iuty it is to order and keep open this
,oad notice to do their duty. For
certainly no one has any more right
o fence up this road than they have
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-01

Sammy Tilden swears that Ameri-
ca shall be free. Good for Sammy.
II there's anything in the world the
American people need it is freedom
that is, we suppose so, for if they are
not in bad way for freedom why
should he swear to free America?
We give IL IN.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-01

The ladies OF st. Thomas" church
will give a social and oyster supper
at Mrs. Thos. Patterson's on 9th Of
November, Tuesday evening. No
regular price for supper, refresh
ments served as requested.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-01

Congressman Baker is erecting a
fine residence in Goshen. There are
no limitations as to whether he will
again be candidate for Congress:
the probabilities being that he will.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-01

Gov. Williams in company with the
members Of the State house commits
sioners have been roaming over the
Eastern states looking at State
houses When they get home they
can tell as much about what Indiana
needs in the way of State house as
If they had gone to see the mud
houses of Colorado. But then they
have had the fun Of the journey, and
that was the prime object OF their
ryofno
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-01
President HAYES dosen't find Wash

President Hayes dosen't find Wash
ington life so expensive as some of
his predecessors have. He is report
ed as saying that during the first six
months Of his term he spent only -,
600 Of the 5000 which he has drawn,
and that he thinks OF recommending
Congress to reduce the Executives
ydarly salary from $4,000 to the old
figure OF $4,000.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-01

The friends OF Senator Morton
have no hope for his recovery, and
before our readers scan this para
graph he will In all probability be
dead. A feeling OF universal gloom
pervades all circles that such a great
statesman should be cut off In the
midst OF his usefulness.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-01

The indianapolis Journal sends
out card to country publishers re-
fusing to exchange with them on
any terms. So far as The REPUBLI-
CAN is concerned, the Journal is q
nice paper to have around. yet we
do not find it a necessity and will
not mourn il we do not see copy Of
it in the next thousand wears.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-01

AdmiuiStratrix Sale.

The undersigned Administrators of the estate of
Francis A. Roberts, late of Marshall county, India
ma, deceased, will sell at public au ction at the late
residence of the deceased, mileand half south
west of mwood, Oh
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER q, IsI7,
the personal effects of the estate as follows: Three
Horses four head of Cattle; thirty Hogs, a large
amount of Corn; Farming Utensils; Harness;
Household and Kitchen Furniture and other arti-
Giles too numerous TO mention
TERMS OF SALE.
y credit of six months will Dc given on all sums
over Three dollars, purchaser giving approved Sc
curly with interest from date Three dollars and
under cash in hand on day of sale
FLORENCE a. ROBERTS,
ills Administrative
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-01

A woman by the name OF White,
who lived in the south west surburbs
decamped one day last week leaving
her husband and three small chill
dren. She was heard OF at Hobart.
and from letter which has been
left In this Office it is surmised that
she has gone to join a Mr.. Klinger,
brother to the meat market man.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-01
Executrix Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that Elizabeth Kershaw
has duly qualified as executrix Of the last will
aud testament of David +. Kershaw, OF Marshall
county, Indiana, deceased. All parties indebted 70
said estate must make immediate settlement and
all Claims against the same be presented according
to law. Said estate is supposed to be solvent
ELIZABETH KERSHAW, y
Executrix
Argos, Ind, Oct. s1st, 1877. e ll-i-4
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-01

Kokomo is to have a hanging. A
jury having found murderer guilty
OF murder in the first degree and pro-
nounced the death penalty. The day
OF the execution has not been fixed.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-01

Bennett & Klinger have greatly
improved the appearance OF their
meat market by putting in hand
some counter, etc.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-01
Notice OF Appointment,

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has
been appointed Administrator of the estate of
Andrew j. samuels, late Of Marshall County, Ind
lana, deceased. Said estateis supposed to be SOL
vent. -
w. ii. III. STONER,
ll-l-4 %. Administrative
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-01

The pr0prietors OF "Lawson's Gu
rative" would be pleased to exhibit
t. any one that will call ut their office
the many testimonials cceived from
parties who have been cured of dis
tressing diseases. In their pamphlet,
which is to be had of druggists, will
be found few from leading citizens
and editors, and we would advise ev-
erybody to procure one and read it
thoroughly. l.. Tanner Agent, Plym-
outh.