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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-10-03
Court of Common Pleas.
SEPTE MBERk TERM 1878.
HON. p. b. CONANT, PRESIDING.
Summary OF Proceedings.

First National Bank of Garrettsvile vs.. G. F.
Wilbur and C. NJ. Streator. Judgment for pl'ff
by confession, for sos As.
Same VS.. +. D. Wolcott and B. S. Skiff. Judg-
ment for plaintiff by confession, for S142.96 and
interest at per cent. and costs.
Same VS.. G. f. Wilbur. Judgment for plaintiff
by confession for S26l .01 with interest at S per
cent. and costs -
Sarah Ann MCGOWAN Samuel Diver. Set
tied at costs of plaintiff.
Merits Riddle vs. Bernhard Agsten Judg-
ment for plaintiffs by confession for S2Si5s with
interest Mt per cent and costs
The Davis Sewing Machine Company of Wa
tertown, N. Y. VS.. Jeremiah NJ. Dunn and Jas
A. Henderson. Judgment by confession, for
SlS5.l2, with interest at per cent. and costs.
John S. Wilson VS.. The Lake Erie. Alliance &
Wheeling r. R. Co. Judgment for plaintiff by
default. for sl02962. with interest at s per cent
and costs.
The Davis S. M. Company. of Watertown, N
Y. vs. John Stoody. Jr. Judgment for plaintiff
by confession for Sl32 with interest ut per cent
and costs.
Rollin C. Norton VS.. CurtisP Hawley Settled
ut plaintiff s costs.
Nancy M. Thompson vs. Homer II. Thompson
ct. al. Dover ordered to be set off to petitioner
i'm premises described in her petition.
Upon petition and proofs. authority grant
ed to Grace Church. Ravenna. to cucumber prop
erty. ...
State VS.. May Winans. Indictment for grand
larceny. Defendant arraigned and pleads not
guilty. s.t1
State VS.. Clarence Oviatt. Indictment for
stealing gelding. Defendant arraigned and
pleads not guilty. W. B. Thomas assigned to
defendant counsel. ---.-.
State VS.. May Winans. Indictment for receiv-
ing stolen property. Defendant arraigned, and
pleads not guilty.
Russell p. German Mark E. Ellsworth ct.
al Tried to struck jury. Verdict for plaintiff
for $50. Plaintiff gives notice of motion for new
trial.
William O'Brien VS.. VIM. II. Farr. jury trial.
Verdict for plaintiff for S905S. Defendant gave
notice of motion for new trial. f
State VS.. Frank Snyder and Lizzie Snyder
Indictment fer petit larceny. Defendants ar
raigned and plead guilty. Sentenced to ten days
in Jail. to pay fine of $40 each, and costs.
State VS.. Frederick Udel. Indictment for as
sault with intent to commit a rape. The de-
fendant being called. came not. and his bail was
forfeited.
Chauncey Winchcll VS.. Frank Frost. Tried to
struck jury. The case given to the jury un-
der charge of the Court Monday morning. and at
four oclock Thursday afternoon the Jury return
ed into Court and announced their inability to
agree upon n verdict. and were discharged.
State VS.. Henry Winans. Indictment for grand
larceny. Plea. not guilty. Jury trial. jury
disagreed and were discharged.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-10-03

ITAKE pleasure in certifying that
the Sweet Worm Powder has work ed
wonders in my family. My girl, four
years old, was taken with conyulsions.
rolling up the eyes, aud Strengthening
out of the limbs, and seemed to be al
most lifcless, when borrowed some
of the Sweet Worm Powder made by
e. X. Thompson, Titusville, Pa, Civ
ing her two doses, when che was re-
lieved at once. 1 also gave some to
my other children with the same effect.
GEO. NJ. HERRING,Kerr Hill. Pa.
Prepared and sold by f.. X. ThOmp-
son, Titusville, Pa. Price % cents per
bottle.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-10-03

81 y = -
One of the most successful and
benign combinations eyer eHected
il that of the six medicinal oils oY
which THOMAS EcLECTRIc OH is cOmSJ
posed. This matchIess compound not
osfv possesses remedial efficacy of the
highest order, but inasmuch as it con-
4ains no alcohol, its influence is not
weakened by evaporation, which ls
the case with very many oils of doubt
ful efficacy, which have an alcohol ba-
ais. It IL an incompatible specific for
affections Of the throat and lungs.rem-
edies chronic h0arseness and feeble
ness of the voice, aud is superb REM
edy for that harrassing. obstinate and
consumption-breedi maisdy = Ca
tarrh. Swelling of the neck, tumor,
neuralgia, lame back, rheumatism
niles. and other diseases which can be
affected by outward treatment, yield
to its operation with greater prompt
ftude and certainty than to that of any
other remedy, and, when used inward
1y, it is equally efficacious. Dysentery'
kidney troubles, piles. excOriated nip
ples. are also among the complsints
~hich it eradicates. For ulcers, sores
burns, frosted feet, and contusions, II
IN immeasurably the best remedy in
nae. All medicine dealers sci; it
Price, SO cents and 81 per bottle tria
size, % cents.
Prepared only by FOSTER, MILBURN
Il Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Nork--Eelectric--Selected asd Elec'
tried. A-@"I.
BELDING & ARMSTRONG, Agents, Ia
yenns, Ohio.
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You Must Cure that COWGH.

You Must Cure that Cough.
With Shiloh's Consumption Cure
you can cure yourself. 1t has estab-
lished the fact that Consumption can
be cured, while for Coughs. Bronchitis,
Whooping Cough. Asthma, and all
diseases of Throa: and lungs, it is abb
solutely without an equal. Two doses
will relieve your child of Group, it is
pleasant to take and perfectly harm
less to the youngest child, and no
mother can afford to be without it.
You can use two-thirds of bottle and
if what we say is not true we will re-
fund the price paid. Price 10 cts. so cts
and $1.O0 per bottle. If your Lungs
are sore Or chest or back lame use Shi.
loh's Porous Plaster. Sold by E. z.
Brainerd &Son, Ravenna, and else
where by all dealers.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-10-03

THOSE visiting Palmyra will lind
the Palmyra House, kept by Mr.James
Jones. an excellent place to stop at.
Besides haying first rate hotel accom-
modations there is an excellent livery
attached to the house, and passengers
will be taken to any point desired on
Reasonable terms.
The county ticket presented by the
Democracy for the suffrages of the
people next Tuesday is unexception-
able in every particular. A better
one has not been nominated in many
years. We feel proud in asking for it
the support of men of all parties.
o. ". SEARL has moved his stock ot
dry goods from the Opera House
Block to the room formerly occupied
by Musscr & Parker in Etna Block
where he will be pleased to welcome
mis- old customers and all others desir.
ing to purchase goods.
THERE was another immense crowd
at the Deerfield Fair on Saturday last
We are informed that the three-card
monte men and light-fingered gentry
did an extensive business. 1t is abou
time that people should learn not t.
stake their money on the games o
sharpers.
THERE was a large and select audi
ence at the complimentary concer
given by Mr.. F. j. Loudin at the Op
pera House last Friday night, and al
seemed perfectly delighted with tn
excellent music. The programme wa
we'll selected, and most admirably ren
dered. Mr.. Loudin has been request
ed to give another entertainment fa
his own benefit, which he has cor
sented to do on Friday evening, o.
tober 11th. sea-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-10-03

Mrs. FANNIEB. w ARD, the accomplish
edWashipgton correspondent,w who has
been spending several weeks visiting
her parents and friends in Ravenna.
left on the early morning train last
Saturday for st. Louis. During the
last days of the session, Congress APP
pointed a Joint Committee - four
members of the Senate and four of the
House-to investigate the proposed
transfer of the Indian Bureau to the
War Department, and considerable
appropriation was made for that pur-
pose. Subsequently the Committee
adjourned at Washington to meet in
s.. Louis on the 25th of September.
They did so, and, a special train being
rendered them, decided to visit the
Indian Territory, Colorado, Califor-
MIA, etc. They started upon this ex-
pedition on Monday. Mrs. Ward is
Assistant Secretary of the Commits
sion and was telegraphed on Friday
to Join them at once in ST. Louis, and
she took the train the next morning
expecting to reach st. Louis on Sun
day. Commissioner Haight, of Indian
Affairs, several of the Quaker breth-
rem of the City of Brotherly Love who
take all active interest in the Red men !;
Private Secretary Rodgers and wife,
several of the wives of the members
and one or two others will be of the
party. The special palace car placed
at the disposal of the Committee has
dinning-room and cuisine attached,
an6 good time is anticipated at the
expense of our rich and liberal "Un-
Gle SAM" May joy go with them.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-10-03

Have you Dyspepsia, are you Con
stipated, have you Yellow skin, loss
of Appetite, Headache, if so don't fail
to use SHILOH'S SYSTEM VITAL
IZER. 1t is guaranteed to relieve you
and will you continue to suffer when
you can be cured on such terms as
these? Price 10 cents and 70 cents.
Sold by f. =. Brainerd 81 Son, Ra-
VIENNA, and elsewhere by all dealers
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-10-03

The CENTRAL Ono FAIR will be
held at Orrville, Ohio, Oct. 9th, 10th,
llth and 18th.
On Friday, the 11th, at pm. Hon.
Schuyler Colfax will deliver his cele-
brated sLincoln Lecture" at which
time 1t is confidently expected twenty
thousand people will be present. On
same day grand contest parade by
Knights of Pythias. Races each day
of the fair. Excursion rates on the
railroads.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-10-03
/" Bust " the "Ring.'


"BUsT" the "Ring.'
WHEN will Mcclure speak again?
ELECTION next Tuesday. Don't you
forget it.
FALL styles of Wall Paper. at F. Ii.
Stiles. 527-2t.
DO YOU see any ything "red-hot in
this issue?
The HERep.-Dem's bluff" game is al
together too puny.
W1NDow SHADES and Fixtures, the
largest assortment at f. III. Stiles.
The work on the new brick barn of
Peter III. Bean has been commenced.
GIVE WILEY a rousing vote in
Portage county.
The ticket the Rep.-Dem. speaks of
was nominated by the Ring"
EDITOR Hall is afraid that the Re-
publicans will 60 back on the " Ring" )"
ticket. May be SO.
Is ROTATION in Office ga cardinal
doctrine OF the Republican party 2"
If SO, vote against the third-termers.
Go EARLY to the polls and vote, and
then see that your Democratic neigh
bors discharge that important duty,
THOSE who are in want of Books
Stationery. Pens, Ink and Pencils will
find large assortment, at +. ii. Stiles.
The season of excursions and pic
mics is over, and now the dance be-
gins.
The equinox is past and we haye
been having a few days of warm
pleasant weather. -
THE Palmyra Fair will take place
next Saturday. A good time is antic.
ipated.
You will find the restaurant of II.
II. Powell, at Palmyra Center, a nice
place to obtain q meal or lunch.
The fine colt of o. S. Buzzell, OF
this village, took the red card as the
best three-year-old stallion (work-
horsc) at the recent Trumbull County
Fair.
THE Republicans took advantage of
a dance party to get an audience for
their 'brilliant orator" at Edinburgh
last Friday night. Sharp practice.
THE Philharmonic Society haye in
rehersal Balfe's Opera, "The Bohemian
Girl" which they design to present to
the public the coming winter.
Is it for the best interests of the
county that all three of the COmnis-
sioners should reside east of the center
of the county2 Those who think not
should vote for Reuben Brobst. the
Democratic candidate.
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DEERFIELD.
Correspondence .


On Tuesday Mr.. Erb. Divers barn was set on
fire; supposed to be the work of an incenaliary.
Others think it was his son. years old. that
went out with matches and set it fire. Loss
800 insured.
Mr. Jesse Slack commenced repairs on his
mill dam with a full force of hands. He expects
to have his grist mill and saw mill in running
order in 80 days.
Work the abuttments of the old covered
bridge south of tn lis village is progressing, and
will be complete in ten days, ready for the iron
platform to be laid on. The contractor is doing
IL substantial and durable piece of masonry,
using nothing hut the best stone from Palmyra,
and Akron cement.
The wooden bridge over the Mahoning at
Rowe's Mil that was taken by the HOod,is to be
replaced by an iron structure, the abuttments
to he raised from two TO four feet.
Notman's bridge over Yellow Greek will be
ready for crossing i'll two weeks.
The iron bridge ut Carter's will be ready for
crossing in two weeks. the contract being let to
I'LL up back of abuttmcnts that were washed
out by the fioOd on the 13th.
Tho NJ. Conference. held in Alliance is
among the things OF the past. We have Rev. J,
T, Kurtz sent to us again for another year, and
is very acceptable
We hear of Rutherford Il. Hayes swinging
round the circle considerable since Congress
adjourned. but politically. he is dead duck.
Capt. Mcclure. from Wooster. spoke to small
audience in the Town Hall, on Wednesday eve
ming. He came here at the request of G. Ault
man. Of Canton. to represent all the good quail
ties of Major Mckinley and the Republican
party. 1t would appear they arc rot satisfied
with possession of power for II years, and EN-
bracing all the departments of the Government
!
the Republican leaders. with rare eflrontery
are now appealing for vote of confidence a
the Congressional Election this fall: and De
| Golyer Garfield, whose record is stained al
| over with corruption, audaciously declares tina
q continuance of the Republican party in pOwe
is necessary to protect the Treasury from spoil
alton. In other words. he wants the publ
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-10-03
Pioneer Association.

The people of Edinburgh and ad-
joining townships are invited to meet
at the Town Hall, in Edinburgh, on
Thursday, the 10th of October, at 2
O'Clock. sharp, to complete the organ
ization of the above Association. A
large delegation of ladies and gentle
men is desired.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-10-03
REpUBL1cAN rumor has it that the

REPUBLICAN rumor has it that their
candidate for Commissioner. A. B.
Merrill, procured his nomination by
agreeing to vote for the performance
of a certain extensive job of work by
the County, and there are lots of Re-
publicans who declare that he will
not receive their support.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-10-03
A CARD.

Inasmuch as many of my friend have ex.
pressed a desire to receive medical treatment by
prescription from me during my stay at Cincin-
matt, have concluded to open correspondence
with such applicants. and all such applications
will receive prompt attention. l4
Please give generalsymptoms. A fee of fifty
cents will be charged for each prescription. l
expect to return by the last of February.
Address, DIR. A, NJ. POWERS,
.. rs Cincinnati. Ohio,
RoOtstown, Sept. 80. 1878.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-10-03

The PRESS said nothing about" the
Great Fraud" passing through Raven
ma. 1t must have been a little "of'
this week, politically. else why the
omission RI Portage Co. Republican.
Neighbor Fluhart, what aileth those
ewes?
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-10-03

NEW GooDs.-Messrs. Converse &
Snyder, at No. 2 Marvin's Block, are
in receipt of their Fall and Winter
stock of Goods, to which they would
call the attention of buyers. They feel
confident of their ability to satisfy all
who may give them a call.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-10-03
New .Advertis't6.
Repetition of the Grand Con-
cert given by F.J. LOUDIN and
MADAM SELIKA, the Wonder

In compliance with the request of many of
our citizens, the Loudin-Selika Concert will be
repeated at Reeds Opera House, Friday Eve
ming, october 11th, 1878. Such changes as will
tend to increase the pleasure of those who At
tend will be introduced in the programme.
The Philharmonic Association have very
kindly consented to assist by sing three or four
of their choicest selections.
Reserved Seats. so cts. General admission,
IS cts. Tickets of admission may be had on and
after Oct. 5th at Brainerds' Drug Store. Doors
open at O'Clock. Concert to begin at O'Clock.
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Ruckleu,s Arniea Saiyc.

The BEST SALyE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all kinds of Skin
Eruptions. This Salve is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction in every
case or money refunded. Price %
cents per box.
For sale by z. 7. BRAINERD u Son,
Ravenna.
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ga Word to the Wise

A single drink of ice water often
causes cramps and pain in the bowels,
diarrhel, &c, which may be speedily
cured by DR.. Fenner's Golden Relief.
Price 25c, SOC, and 81.
Sold by Belding 81 Armstrong, and
L. p. Seymour s. Co.
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Tickets! Tickets!!

The Democratic Tickets are printed
and ready for distribution. The
Township Committeeman who have
not already done SO should see that
their several townships are supplied
at once.
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Toaohers' Examinations.
An Exam. nation of Teachers will be held at
the Union School Building, iu Ravenna, COM
mencing ut a. m. and closing ut O'Clock pm.
on the iollOwind Saturdays:
OCTOBER 18TH and 26th.
SPECIAL NOTICE.-No certificate will be ante
dated. r-s-
By order of the Board.
G. A. REED, Clerk.
Ravenna. Sept. "a. 1878. 500 ,,
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Eircman,S Rarade.

The Firemen of Ravenna will have
a grand parade and drill next Satur-
day afternoon, when all the Compan-
les will appear in uniform.
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Rctu rn Sc

We hope our friends in the eeveral
townships will send US the result of
the election at the earliest possible
hour after the closing of the polls.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-10-03
Democratic HEADQUARTERS

On election night will be at Citizens
Hall. Bring in the returns at the
earliest possible hour.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-10-03

By virtue of an order of the Probate Court et
Portage County. Ohio, will expose to sdio -
public auction, at the residence of Oriin q:
Sturdevant, in the southwestern portion cf
Freedom township, county and state aforesahN.
on .z.rt4,. .E-5ar.
wednesday, the 3Oth Of October
1878, comm encing at 1D O'Clock m. the follow
ing property, viz: Twenty-sfx Dairy Cows. sig
calves one two-year old and one four year cid
Colt eight Hogs. ten Pigs. about sixty tons OF
Hay: Oats, Corn in the shock and other articles
too numerous to mention, being the property
assigned to me by the said Orlin q. StuxdevAAs
for the benefit OF his creditors.
TERMs:-A credit of five months VIII be gfvea
on all sums over five dollars, ON notes with aP-
proved security. with interest. IF paid WheA
due interest will be remitted:
tate of said Sturdevant. three superb fAr1a,
among the best in the county. which VIII % sota
at private sale if opportunity Qners. nos. es
public sale during the coming winter
,..tf s1.s. 3-at" JH. NICHOLS.
E. H... Assignee of Orlin G. SturdeyeAh
p. H. BEAN, Auctioneer.
Rayenna, Sept, IA, 1873. o5o-O0.
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SECOND NATIONAL BANK,
OF KAVENNA, o.
Designated Depository of the
u. s.


o. Bonds and Securities bought. sold and
excha ed, at our counter, at best market rates
Stocks and Bonds, of all kinds bought and
sold ON Commission in New York, any de-
sired market.
Highest Market rate for B-20 and 1910
Ceapons. Gold. SILVER. and premium funds
Of all kinds.
Drafts dxawn and cashed on all the principal
Cities IN ~ United States.
Sight Drafts On England and Ireland and
Passage Tickets to or from those Cities at
New York rates.
Revenue Stamps-all sizes for sale.
Accounts and DepOtits of Business men and
Individuals. received on most favorable terms
and prompt and liberal treatment guaranteed.
Interest allowed ON time deposits as may be
agreed upon.
f"i VIII. BEEBE, Cashier.
GEO ROBINSON, President.
Sept. 3. 1858. IT,
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Wells Persian Perfume HACKME
TACK, is rich and fragrant try it.
Sold by E. p. Brainerd & Son, Ra-
VIENNA, and elsewh here by all dealers.
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DRESS GooDsl

from 121sc to 25c per yard. jamestown Alpacas
and Cassimeres' Don't buy your Silk Ve1vets
till you have seen our stock-a good quality at
81 80 per yard. Black and Col0red Cotton Vel
vets at low prices: Black Satin and Trimming
Silks. A SPLENDID heavy Black Drap D'Ete for
Sacks. Figured and Plain Dress Cambrics. A
good line of
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THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.


CEMETERY GATES open from EIGHT A. N
till sEYYN 2 ~ until further notice.
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Is it for the best interests of the
county that all three of the Commits
sioners should reside east Of the center
of the county? Those who think not
should vote for Reuben Brobst. the
Democratic candidate.