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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07
w 20 They Were

The Stark County Democrat of last
week contains the folio wing gentle hint
as TO who were the advisers and coun-
sellers of George Fessler, the late Stark
county Treasurer, whoes defalcation
filed the hearts of Radical politicians
with unspeakable joy:
"We take pleasure in saying to the
Repository squad that we never bor-
rowed dollar out of the Stark County
Treasury. 1t is true that for twenty
years or more we had dealings with
George Fessler, and there is an old
unsettled matter between us. There
is no County Treasury paper Of ours
out--and never was. None of the de-
ficit lies at our door.
For long years the Repository has
leaned upon the County Treasury
heavily, at times, being heavy bor-
rover. The Cincinnati Commercial
article did not name US as one of those
having county money and unpaid. The
Repository don't deny the ten thous-
and dollar loan to a Republican firm
which is still unpaid. That paper also
admits the fact that George Fessler
was the victim of Republicans who
were his advisers. The men who ad-
vised George Fessler to steal thirty
thousand dollars of Stark county's
money and go to Canada are promi-
nent Republicans, were active leaders
at the late election, labored and hur-
rahed for Mckinley, Heldenbrand u
Co. Probate Judge Heldenbrand aud
the examiners appointed by him to
take possession of and examine the
County Treasury, count the money,
ETC., from time to time, were all Re-
publicans.
We say, then, without fear of sue
cessful coDtradictien,t that the men who
were the evil advisers and counsellors
of George Fessler-who used him and
abused him-who, in short, made him
their dupe and victim, are leading Re-
publicans. The Repository squad can
not truthfully gainsay this. Why does
not McKinley-Tom Saxten organ urge
their friends to return their borrowed
msney from the County Treasury
Was not one of the Congressional
family active in the ten thousand dol
lar matter? Let the Repository speak
out on this. 1t is not a few hundred
dollars. 1t is TEN THOUSAND"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07
GARRETTSVILLE.

Correspondence.
Many times it is difficult to obtain
scraps of news which is interesting to
the general public, especially in small
towns where the general routine of af-
fairs seldom changes, and especially
so with us, where we have not receiv-
ed any visitations in the way of lorna
does, burglars or thieves, or anything
of a striking character.
The Garrettsville Savings and Loan
Association, which made all assign
ment on the Sth of January last, has
lust paid its second dividend of thirty
three and one.third per cent, which
paws up two thirds of the liabilities of
the Association. 1t is expected that
all will soon be liquidated and leave
something Of a margin for stockhold-
ers.
Last Friday evening donation ben
eft was held at Buckeye Hall for Rev.
Ii. N. Steadman, pastor of the M. E.
Church at this place, which was large
ly attended. He remains with his
charge another year which will max c
for him full term Of three years.
Nov. 4, 1873. EGO.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07
BRIMFIELD.

SOTecHoeUe"Co.
The Select School at the Center Clos
ed the 1st inst. It has been under the
supervision of Mr.. B. J. Bogue, of
Rootstown, who has discharged his
duties as teacher with credit to him
self and profit to the pupils.
The town has had its usual number
of new structures this season, among
which. are the following: Charles
Smith, horse barn Oliver Sawyer,
bank barn Jno. H. Glass, bank barn
Mr.. Fox, horse barn Albert Nighman,
horse barn ; J. w. Hall, carriage house;
Jno. Boosinger, granery G. w. Car
rier, new house - Lutz, new house
Calvin Essig, cigar factory Dallas
Moulton, new house David Essig, re-
paired the house formerly owned by
Elias Hickman; B. Underwood, re-
pairs on house; - Waggoner, re-
pairs on house.
Besides the above, our educational
dads have erected new school house
in Dist. No. 8.
The new cider mill erected in the
north part of town, by Messrs. Worst.
ler & Win Bleman, has been doing 8
smashing business Ito apples, and 9th.
er cider mill menl judging by the
numbers thronging it daily. They
manufacture a barrel of first class eide,
from q bu. apples on an average.
| Corn husking is the order of the da.
at present.
VIM. Butler & Son, of Ravenna, hav,
purchased, several lots of choice winter
apples of our farmers, shipping to tn.
far West.
And now we are on the eve of Re
sumption. QUIRK.
Brimtield, Nov. 4, 1878.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07
Another Centennial.

A New York dispatch of the Both
inst, says: "a preliminary meeting
for consultation will be held to NOR
row evening for the purpose of sug-
gesting TO the Mayor of New York
that delegates from all States be lnvit-
ed 10 assemble in this city on the 3Oth
of April next, which will be the nine
tieth anniversary of the Inauguration
of Washington as the first President OF
the United States, and the establish
ment of constitutional government.
The idea of calling a meeting is to ar
range to hold great exhibition of the
industry of all nations in this city the
centennial year of that event QSS9).
The signatures attached to the call
comprise some of the wealthiest and
best known business houses in the
city,"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07
AURORA.
A Big Scandal.

Aurora has been thrown into q fe-
yer of excitement over a scandal case.
The "high contracting parties" are
among the uppertendom of the place,
which gives the thing only greater
eclat. Clayton Harmon married his
wife under conepulsion six years ago.
For the last eighteen months he has
believed her inconstant. Monday
night last the proof came. After sup
per on that evening, Mrs. H. made
some excuse to go to the house of q
neighbor. Her husband having his
suspicious excited followed her and
saw her meet man in an orchard ad-
joining the house. The night being
very dark he soon lost sight of the
couple, but being convinced that they
were not far away he continued his
Investigations which ended at the door
of the priyy-vault belonging to the
neighbor. After waiting short time
the woman came out, and when con-
fronted by her husband and being
charged with her implicitly, denied it.
Mr.. II however, broke in the door to
the privy and attempted to enter when
he received a severe blow on the fore
head which penetrated to the bone.
Nothing daunted, however, and not
in the least staggered, he seized his as
sailant and hurling him to the floor
forced him to cry for quarter. He
then conducted him to his home and
into the presence Of his father.in-law,
who resided with him, where he COM
PEELED him 10 acknowledge his guilt.
Mr.. II. then went to the residence of
his brother G. f. Harmon, where his
wound, which was a very severe one,
was dressed, refusing to return to his
home, He next day sent for his clothes
and is at present residing with his
brother.
A meeting of the church of which
Mrs. III. is member, was called to
consider the case Friday last, and a
committee appointed to receive her
report. Mrs. Harmon says that she is
entirely innocent of any wrong that
the meeting was confidential one
and that when interrupted they ad-
journed to the "back-house" as place
where their condolences would be in.
violate. M.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07

cHE Republicans add their own vote
and that of the Nationals together and
deduct the Democratic vote therefrOm
and then call the difference the Dem
ocratic minority. That's the only way
In which they can derive any consola-
ton from the result. But in truth the
Democrats and Nationals are almost
Identical Oh the only great and sub
stautial issue and both oppose the de.
structiye John Sherman policy, and
when they quit the foolishDess of di-
viding their strength the doom OF
Rsdicalism will be sealed.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07

For the benefit OF our sporting read
ers we lay the State Game laws before
them. Dealers in game should also
scan the last paragraph.
Quail may be killed from November
to January L.
Wild turkey from November l to
January 10.
Grouse, pheasant or blue wing teal
between September and April L.
Wood-cock between July and jan
uary l.
Wild deer between October l and
November 15.
And any person guilty of killing the
game specified at any time not includ-
ed in the dates given, are liable to a
fine Of from two to twenty-five dollars,
or imprisonment, or both. The ven-
dcrs of game out of season arc also
liable in the same manner, and to like
penalties.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07
Think of 1t.

In q speech delivered in Pittsburgh
a few days ago, Hon. A. J. Warner
thus ap:ly illustrated what has been
going on through Republican policy
and management. Read and reflect
upon it:
sOne hundred thousand dollars
buried in the earth five years ago
would to-day, if dug up, buy twice as
much property in the city of Pittsburgh
as it would have bought when buried,
which is one hundred per cent. gain
Tor idle money. On the other hand
100000 invested five years ago in any
industry in this city, famed for its in
dustries in every country. would yield
70 its owner not one half Of the sum
originally invested. The explanation
offered by Republican financies is that
property has shrunk. But property
has not been reduced in quantity, acres
Of land are no smaller, mines have not
grown smaller. The only true expla-
nation that can be given is that money
has been altered in value.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07

THE Eastern situation is decidedly
war-like and clash between Russia
and England seems almost inevitable.
In fact Russia's military organizations
and preparations are SO vast that no
body on the Continent doubts that she
is bent on further conquest. The only
question appears to be whether she
will wait till spring or commence the
war before that time. The excuse will
probably be the outbreaks of the Bull
garians, which were gotten up by Rus
sian agents.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07

The Radical papers have been jubi-
Anderson of his story about the Sher-
man letter. But Jim has retracted his
retraction and now declares that he
never took back anything he said on
the witness stand about the Sherman
letter, and doesn't mean to. He has
probably found out that it is not safe
for him to 60 back on his sworn tesii-
mony. There are too many corrobora-
tive evidences of its truth, which
would be also of his perjury.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07

RETIRED.-The Marion Democratic
Mirror of last week, announces the
retirement of J. X. Newcomer, Esq,
the senior editor of that paper, after
eight years of earnest and effective
labor as its editor.in- chief. Mr.. Geo.
3. Christian assumes the sole control
of the paper. The Mirror has ever
been a welcome visitor and is among
the best local papers in the State. We
wish the retiring and incoming editors
the most abundant pros perity IN all
their enterprises.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07

The Greenback men did not carry a
single county in Indiana,and there are
only three counties in which they were
not left with the lightest vote of all
the parties. No member of the Leg
islature was elected by distinctive
Grcenback vote. Tho Greenback tick
CT aaords excellent facilities for throw
ing away ones vote.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07
THE Grand Jury gathered by tn

The Grand Jury gathered by the
United States Court have indicted four
men for Illegal voting in the late elec-
ton in this county, and il turns out
that all four of them voted the tepub-
lican ticket. The confessions of the
indicted show that they were hired to
do this unlawful voting under such
circumstances as TO show that there
was an organized system of bribery.
Republican conversation and type
setting about illegal voting will now
suddenly cease.-[ Enquirer.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07
Alarming Aspects Of Affairs.

ST. PETERSBURG, November 3.-The
Golos Gays; Gail Russians desire
peace, but the present aspect of affairs
is very alarming" The Golos partic-
cularly points to the fact that the chief
field cash-box has been returned from
Odessa to Adrinople, and asks why,
if the rumors of the army readvanclng
are untrue, that they are not contra
dicted. An advance on Constantine
pie would be hostile challenge on the
part Of Russia.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07

A YOUNG man named Warren Cone,
while out hunting near Van Vert on
Sunday afternoon was shot and almost
instantly killed by the accidental dis
charge of his gun. He was in the act
OF climbing oyer leg, drawing the
gun after him, and the hammer of
which caught, causing the discharge,
the ball taking effect in his lungs,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07

SENATOR BAYARD, of Delaware, de-
livered q speech before the Americus
Club, the oldest Democratic organiza-
ton of Philadelphia, on Friday night
last, in which he Outdid the most ear
nest and devoted Republican in his
advocacy of hard money, resumption
and devotion to the National Banks.
From the telegraphic synopsis of his
speech we take the following extract: :
He said never before was it SO neces-
sary for the people to understand the
true political issues of the day. AL
though the crops had been great there
was distress in the land. In 1885 the
American Union presented TO the
world the spectacle of a country with
out q debt. In thirty years what a
change! The country, States, cities,
counties, townships, associations and
corporations, now all have heavy debts
the result of the war and excitement.
ed our people to the condition of facts
in which they live? 1t was the aban-
donment of the true and the adoption
VI t4C i0leC AhOtAOu VI
money, which has no intrinsic value,
had to be used by the people. The RE-
suit was false measurement of every
thing. The currency of a government
is its political life-blOod. When mon
ey has not debt value and purchasing
power, it corrupts every thing ii
touches, and prevents the proper COM
putation of values.
The heavy debts of Country, States,
cities, counties, townships, associa-
tiens. and corporations of which the
Senator speaks, were mostly contract
ed in the flush times when the country
had what he calls sfalse monsy, which
had no intrinsic yalue.' And now the
Senator would force resumption and a
contraction of the currency, that the
creditor and money classes may be en-
abled to wiring from their victims gold
money that possesses intrinsic value
aud costs the poor, oppressed debtor
four fold the amount of muscle that was
represented in that which he received
from the exacting creditor. If the
creditor loaned worthless money me is
entitled to nothing better in return.
1t is difficult to discover any difference
between the financial views of Senator
Bayard and those of John Sherman.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07

LAST Thursday afternoon Robert
Frazer's "Humpty Dumpty" troupe
gave a family matinee at the Grand
Opera House in Oil City, Pa, which
was attended by little girl named
KiBgsbury, aged about twelve years.
She was so frightened by the trick in
which q man is apparently beheaded
that she went into spasms, from the
effects of which she died the next day.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07

HOG cholera is prevailing to an
alarming extent in Illinois. 1t is fatal
beyond precedent, some farmers losing
most of their hogs, and selling what
remains at a low figure for fear they
may take the cholera and die. One
farmer in Salem lost sixty out of $50
fine young hogs.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07

CHARLES +. GooDHUE, late Repub-
lican Treasurer of Stephenson county,
Illinois, has absconded, leaving four
teen prominent citizens, who are OH
his bond, to settle for his thefts and
forgeries. He was young man of
more than ordinary talent and promise
and popular Republican politician.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07

A LONDON telegram of the Sd inst.
says: Oldham cotton operatives
unanimously resolved to strike against
the proposed reduction of ten per cent.
in their wages. Twenty thousand per-
sons and eight millions spindles will
be affected by their action
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07

MILK is found to be an antedote to
lead poisoning. The Journal de M edi-
cine states that after each operator at
some white lead works received a
quart day, no collie or harm to health
occurred.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07

The stage from Yuma. near St.
Mary's, Texas, was robbed on the Both
ult., by two masked men. The pas
sengers concealed their valuables. The
robbers obtained from them $50, and
$50 from the mails, overlooking the
valuable packages.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07

WITH all the hellabaloo of the Rad
ical politicians about the cipher dis
patches the fact stands out undisputed
that the votes of the people of Florida
and Louisiana were gived for TiIden,
and were stolen for Hayes.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07

TO THE GENTLEMEN:

We have prepared for your careful inspec-
ton, the Largest and Most Varied Stock of
Ready Made Clothing for Fall and Winter wear
ever placed upon the counters of any Clothing
Establishment in this County. We invite you
to call and see our Improvements in Patterns
shapes of garments, and in the make and finish
of our Clothing. -
TO THE YOUTH:
We take special care in supplying young
gentlemen with choice things for dress and
every day wear, made up from the best Of ma
terial, at such low prices that it is impossible
to get such articles as low except at our store;
and we are confident that we can save YOU at
least 20 per cent in money, besides giving you
an article superior to the ordinary Ready Made
Clothing.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07

A SUIT has been brought by the
Government against Lehmaire Bros,
Of New York, importers, for the re-.
covery of $4,000 for alleged under
valuation of goods. 1t is said an offer
was made by prominent banker to
compromise the suit for S25,OOO.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07

CABLE dispatches announce that the
Government of India contemplates
the adoption of a gold currency max
ing English gold coin legal tender
throughout the country.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07
THE MA RKETS.
RAvENNA, Nov. &

RAvENNA, Nov. 6. 1878.
ATLANTIC MILLS FLOUR AND FEED.
FLOUR-New Process. 81 copper sack; A.
$40; q. X. 81 20.
FEED-Bran. 75c. per 1CO lbs; Middlings 81 ;
Chop, 81 Corn Meal. 81 10; Oil Meal. q SO.
WHEAT-NO. New. S5c; old, 9Oc. Duh.
CORN-Shclled brings 56c; ears, % C. for old
shelled so C.. ears 22c for new.
OATS-s6 cts.
RYE-No. brings 6Oc
BARLEY-None In market.
HAI-Selling at IS q $40; ccording to
quality. Dsl sale.
BEEF-Per cwt., 81 SO @S5 90
HOGS--Drcsscd 81 So per cwt.
LARD-City render ed T2sC.
SMOKED MEATS-City Sugar Cured Hams
selling at S1sc; Country &C.
Shoulders, City cured selling at Tkc. Dried
Beef selling at 49,.
POULTRY-Small supply in the market
Chickens dressed, buyers pay cents; I'M
dressed &c (; Turkies. undressed, Sc.
BUTTER-16c.
CHEESE-Retails, 10c. Buyers pay a 7Z
EGGS-buyers pay 1Sc per doz.
POrATOES-Buyers pay 5596Oc.
DRIED APPLES-3c. per Id.
BEANS-Choice hand picked in smalldema and
at 81 90 per bu. Medium 81 IS.
VINEG AR-Pure cider retails 259S0c per ga
TALLOW-Buycrs pay 51sc.
HIDES-Grecn, trimni ed. No, 1, sc
EEATHERS-Best retail at 75c.
WHITE LIME-$1 25 per bbl.
WATER LiME-$2 IS
SALT-GoaISa sells at 81 75 fine s. 80.
WOOD-Stovc 81 G0e92 50; } feet wood s. 90
q IS 81 p5r cord.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07

The great fight is over. Elections
took place in twenty-nine States for
members OF Congress ON Tuesday, and
the result will determine the political
complexion of the next House Of Rep
resentatives. At the time we go to
press-Wednesday noon-the returns
are nesger and OILY furnish general
indications
In New York city it is claimei that
Cooper, Anti-Tamminy candidate for
Mayor, is elected by from 10000 to
Il, 600, and that the entire Anti Tam
miny city ticket is successful. In the
State the election of Danforth, Repub-
lican, for Judge of the Court of APP
peals, is claimed by considerable ma
jority, with Republican majority in
the Legislature and gain of from
three to five Congressman.
In Pennsylvania the Republicans
claim the State by 25,0OO majority on
Governor, with majority in the Leg.
islature and gain of several Congress
men, but in what districts the dis
patches do net state.
In Massachusetts Ben. Butler il
completely showed under, the major
ity against him being placed at from
25,OOO to $4,000.
In New Hampshire the Republicans
claim plurality for Governor ma
jority in the Legislature and the en-
tire Congressional delegation, being s
gain for them of one over the present
Congress.
Rhode Island is Republican, ,as usual
The dispatches from other States
are not sufficient to indicate the result:
and we are compelled to await fur
ther developments.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07

MIR. A. w. FAIRBANKS, for a long
time publisher of the Clevelan Herald
and since engaged in the printing bus
iness on Bank street, has made an
assignment for the benefit of his cred
itors TO Sam Briggs. These signs of
returning prosperity continue abund-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07

THERE is q terrible fsmine in Moroc-
CO. War, pestilence, and famine -four
ish as briskly in the nineteenth as in
any other century-especially famine.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07

STARK County Democrat: The man
who favors honest government, with
equal laws and impartial justice, should
act with the Democratic party Cor
rect, brother McGregOr.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07
MI A RR.IED

WILCOX-DANIS- At Congregational Par
sonaSc. Ravvnna. October 2Ith. by Rev. A. Nj.
Hills Mr. r. W Wilcox and Miss Mary II.
Davis. both of Hiram Rapids.
CONKLING-UDALL,- LL,-AtCongregationalPa
sonage Ravenna, October 27th, by Rey. A. NJ
Hills. Mr.. Sclwyn r. Conkling and Miss C..
Alice Udall both of GaIrettsville.
NNEY-FARRANCE.-At the residence of.
Elias Dcnison, Ravenna october 27th, by Rev.
A. Nj. Hills. Mr. Hiram S. Pinncy and Miss
Hattie A, Farrancc.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07

The Democrats carried 46 and the
Republicans AZ of the SO counties in
this State at the October election, a
majority of counties, for the Demo-
Gratis.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07
The New York sCommercial-Ad-

The New York sCOmmercial-Ad
yertiser'-Radical Republican-says ::
THE country is informed by one OF
the leading organs of the South that
a Democrat will occupy the White
House at Washington III 1881. We
regret to say, as far as the Republican
party is concerned, the party would
be better off if q Democrat occupied
it now.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07

OSTRICH farming has become very
important industry in South Africa.
Over 81, 800, 900 worth of plumes were
exported from Cape Colony last year
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07

SCAT.-MinneapOlis, boast of curl i.
osity in the shape Of kitten with five
heads. There's new sic for you.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-11-07

YELLOW FEVER has thus far carried
off fifty-six clergymen. Twenty-four
were Roman Catholics, thirty-one Pro-
testants, and one a Jewish rabbi.