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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-01-17
Road Notice,

NJ Office is hereby given that q pc
~ tition was presented to the Board
of County Commissioners of Preble
county, Ohio, at their special session of
December 27th, 1877, asking for the I'M
prOvemcnt of the Kimmel Freepike, I'M
der an act of the General Assembly
passed March 29th, 1867, as am,nded
March 3lst, 1868, with subsequent a.
mendments, on the following describ-
ed route, to-wit: Beginning at a point
in the town Of Hamburg, in the center
of the Hamburg and Eidorado improv-
eG road, and running thence East or
the Section line between Sections num-
Der 8 and II, 0 and Is, to the intersec-
ton of the Monroe Central Freepike,
and there to terminate. And the View
ers and Surveyor are notified 10 meet
at the place of beginning on Thursday,
January 18th, 1873, at 10 o'clock 4. M.
of said day, to attend their duties as the
law directs.
By order of the Board of County Com
missioners.
SAM'L oLDFATHER, Aud.
jan3-3
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-01-17
For the Democrat.
READING School.

Reading School.
On Friday evening last there was 4
reading school given by LIP. Shideler,
who is teaching i'll district No. >, of
Casper township, this county, and, as
is always the case in that neighbour
hood, the house was crowded with the
young and old of the district, in addi-
ton to which there was a goOdly num-
Der from adjoining districts. Tie read
ing was excellent, and the scholars ac-
Quilted themselves in a maj ner that
would have been II credit to- pupils
much farther advanced in years, and
the selections read were 10th instruc-
tive and entertaining, showing that
there had been no little amo&ut Of
judgment exercised, on the part of the
pupils, i'll selecting appropriate prOduc-
tons.
After the reading exercises were
over, Mr.. Z. J. Bunch was called on
for a few remarks, in behalf of tie Di-
rectors, which duty he performed in a
very satisfactory manner; alter which
.Sup't. L. D. Brown, of Eaton, (whose
presence had been solicited by Mr..
Shideler,) addressed the audience in al
able and efficient manner, portraying
to the school the inestimabIe vail G of
industry and perseverance as impor-
tant requisites, to the acquisition of
knowledge. The PEOPLE of the lis riot
feel much indebted to Mr.. Brown, and
will always be happy to welcome him
to their midst. 1t is to be regretted
that there are not more of our leading
teachers who are willing to go out in
the country and exert their influence
in behalf of education, thereby per-
forming a duty that will be felt for
generations to come. Mr.. Brown was
followed by Henry Shideler in Il few
remarks on the progress of our cCm-
mon schools, in which he set forth the
giant strides that have been taken in
tine Improvement and establishment of
our schools from the time of the little
log school house in the woods, down to
the present time.
One very remarkable feature of the
occasion was the exceedingly good Or
der maintained during all of the eXer-
cises; and this was surely u testimonial
of the respect that they have for their
teacher. After being dismissed, the
people dispersed feeling well pleased
with the manner in which they had
been entertained, and no doubt with
many a resolution that, through life,
they would "hoe their own row." and
hoe it we'll. < \
If you want a new suit, you can
save from $500 10 $500 by buying OF
Jos. Woerner. Come and see that he
means what he says.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-01-17
70 Be Closed Out.

At Eaton, Ohio, commencing Tues
day morning, January 10Th, 1878, a
good stock of Fall and Winter Cloth
ing. These Goods are from a we'll
known wholesale firm in New York
City. that has failed, and the entire
stock will be sold at % per cent. less
than cost, as il is ordered That the es=
tate must positively be closed up
within a few days. This is a rare
chance to get Clothing cheap. The
Goods are all new, first quality, made
up in the latest styles, and warranted
perfect. The stock consists of Mems,
Youths and Boys Clothing of all
kinds and qualities, and a good as
sortment of o%vercoats. Remember
the place, Jos. Fisher & Sons store
room, corner Of Main and Cherry
streets, Eaton, Ohio.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-01-17
Wanted 7

All persons knowing themselves in
debted to the undersigned are respect
fully invited to call and settle up
without further delay. a word to
the wise is sufficient.
janl0-2 g. g. SCHLENKER.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-01-17
OUT SALE:
70 the Ladies Of Preble County.

We have just received a new stock of
Black Alpacas-221, %, IS, 80, 80, So,
81, 40, 90 and Csc. Get the lowest prices
anywhere and we will guarantee to
sell you the same goods from 10 to 25c
per yard cheaper. Goldman's Mann
moth Cheap Store.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-01-17
A Pleasant SURPRISE,

FOR The EATON DEMOCRAT.
George L. Potterf, Esq, is well known AS one of
our quiet and unostentatious farmers of Lanier
township. Seldom does anything occur TO disturb
and about the beautiful farmhouse on Banta's
Fork. But there are episodes in the life of every
family and it was one Of these pleasant events that
makes the hearts OF all glad that disturbed the
usual mOnotomy of the Putterf Homestead. For
weeks whispPrings were heard and preparations
were going forward for Il grand surprise, and jan
uary 4th was the day determined upon for the in
vasion, this being the 59th birthday of the Squire.
onward utterly unconscious of anything unusual
Transporting. The day at length arrived, and with
il n long train of buggies filled with smiling friends
and kindred 10 the number of one hundred. Well
filled baskets and mysterious packages made up
the baggage department of the procession. A
friend had preceded, the company, to keep the
Squire at home, aud engaged with him in a dis
cussion OF the bird law and kindred topics, in his
coat somewhere, Gle forgot where it Was as it
was a long time before he could find i). Soon an
Other friend called and in a moment every room
Ia the house was filled with Il host of friends.
Merry laughs and congratulations were heard
from every part of the house. The Squire was
completely surprised He scratched his head,
very we'll. lie surrendered, was HELPLESS, forgot
that he ever had Il birthday, nor did he know just
exactly how old he was until he ciphered Il lille.
Everybody was happy. IL Ho9k 4 long time to
surprise was III store for the host. Santa Clause
ON his return from his annual errand called on
and was introduced by John OZias. Of LewisDuTg,
when santa presented him with a large aud beau
promise of returning next year Old Santa disap-
peared. Dinner ready. And such a dinner
Shades of The DemOnic0! There was in short
everything there, just such a dinner as the wives
and daughters OF Old Preble can prepare. Five
tables were filed, and it is currently reported that
John OZiaS, of LrWiShurg, was SO raptiyated with
the good things that he ate at the five tables, and
the reporter saw him after the dinner was over
ont In the yard with q piece ofturkey abOnt as
large as his head and he ate it for dear life. Il
was a royal good time, enjoyed by all, but by none
more than Mr.. POIterfnnd family. Dayton, Ea-
ton, IewiSbur., and West Alexandria were re-
presented, Long will the day he remembered.
with many congratulations and best wishes for
long life-and all its blessings the com pany dis
persed, each feeling that it was good TO be there.
ONE OF THE GUESTS,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-01-17

Mr.. Thomas Fulton gives timely no.
tice to all knowing themselves indebted
by book or note, to call and settle i'm
mediately and say any further trou-
bic. jan3-2
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-01-17

Mems suits $500, $500, $1,000 and
$1,000, worth $1,000 to $500, well
made and lined and cut in the latest
| style, at Jos. W0erner's.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-01-17

Mems suit, well made and lined and
cut in the latest style, $500, 5000 and
$500, worth $1,000 to $500, at Jos.
Woerner's.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-01-17

The newest Styles of dresses are
made with a hollow pocket, through
which the train may be drawn, thus
enabling a lady to carry her train in
her pocket, much to the relief of gen.
tlemen.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-01-17

Minimum lumber OF DuSnelS rs lOllONS'
Corn, 100 bushels 20 the acre.
Wheat, 80 bushels to the acre,
Barley, 50 bushels to the acre.
Flax Seed, Il bushels to the acre.
Oats, 50 bushels 70 the acre.
Potatoes, 200 bushels to the acre.
STATEMENTS TO BE FURNISHED BY AP-
PLlCANTsFoR PRENlUM5o FARM
/. The land shall be measured by some compe-
tent person, who shall make affidavit OF the accu-
racy Of the measurement and the quantiiy Oh lhe
2. The applicant shall make affidavit according
to the 70 ms annexed, to the quanilty oi gTain
raised on the ground, entered on the Premium
List, which affidavit must ~omp the aPplIss
cation for Premiums, together with Il sampieo Vi
The main object of the Society is to promote pro
itable cultivation. 1t does not propose 10 ollei
therefore a detailed, certified account OF me eXa
pense of cultivation must be made. me eNpense
ted, and the kind of manure used. The statement
must be in the following forms:
To loads of manure at s~"--- per per l SaG g.. -.
So. days, harvesting, ut S---- per day, S--
To. ..... days marketing, at So. per DAY, s
Thus each item of expense incurred in the cultl-
walton and marketing of the, various crops upon
which premiums are applied for, must De luhy
Samples of grain and vegetables produced to be
exhibited at the County Fair, and also 10 pc sem
to the rooms of the Board at their January meet
3. All the grain grown on the entire piece of
land measured must be either all weighed, OF
Measured, and not the product of a square roo or
two weighed and the remainder guessed ~. =,
The applicant shall produce the aHidayit OF
some disinterested persons according to the forms
annexed to the quantity ofgrain or vegetables
raised on the ground entered for premiums, whlch
affidavit must accompany the application for pre-
miums. together with a sample of the grain or
vegetables raised.
FORMS OF AFFIDAVTrS.
PREBLE COUNTY OHIO, SIS: {. ID. being duly
sworn, says that he gathered and weighed Cor
measured) 4 crop Of raised by Z. F., the past
season, GU the iand measured by "A. B., and he
quantity raised thereon was - bushels, or
pounds, as the case may be, and that the STATE
ments in regard To the cultivation are correct to
the best of his knowledge.
Sworn before me, this - day of",lSIs.
PREBLE COUNTY, OHIO, IS: Al /. being duly
sworn, says lie actually measured the land upon
which c. D. raised the crop of - the past sea-
son, and the quantity ofland is - acres, and no
more.
sworn before me, this = day of f., 1873.
----,J Justice.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-01-17
VTGK7S
Flower and Vegetable Garden

is the most beautiful work of the kind in the
world. 1t contains nearly $50 pages, hundreds Of
fine Illustrations, and six Chrome Plates of Flow
ors, beautifully drawn and cOlOred from nature.
Price so cents in paper covers; Sl.O0 in elegant
cloth. Printed in German and English.
VICK'S ILLUSTRATED MONTHLY MAGA-
pages, fine illustrations. and ColOred
Plate in every number. Price, Sl.25 q year; Five
copies for $500.
~ JAMES WICK, Rochester. N, Y.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-01-17

Good undershirts and drawers 23c
each, same goods as elsewhere 80 and
40c, at Jos. Woerner's.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-01-17
New Variety Store.

Misses E. and NJ. Harbaugh would
inform the citizens of Eaton and vi
entity that they have opened a Varie-
ty Store, consisting of Groceries, Con-
dictionaries, SC. They ask for a lib
eral share of public patronage. VIII
pay cash for all kinds OF produce.
Place of business, No. 40, corner of
Barron and Somers streets, Eaton, o.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-01-17
MOTIF lE.
TO THE PUBLIC

Remember the Clothing sold at
Fishers old stand is all new, and well
made, and has not been lying on the
shelves for the last ten years, like
your Eaton store has them. Our
goods are all new and of the latest
styles, and we will sell them regard
less to price.
Yours respectfully,
THE CLOTHING MAN.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-01-17

Therefore avoid all MUD ROADS (and such Rail
Roads as are composed mainly OF the same arti-
cle) and take the OLD RELIABLE HANNIBLE
& ST. JOSEPH, which is the Nations Great
Highway to wealth and happiness. For the beae-
fit Uf colonists, and the travelling public general
ly, this line is now running through cars from
Chicago to Kansas City, Atchison and st. Joseph.
via the CHICAGO, BURLINGTON & QUINCY
RAILROAD, and from Toledo, Ohio, to the same
points, over the WABASH RAILWAY, WITH
OUT CHANGE.
For through rates and time consult the Ticket
AGENTS of connecting lines, or the following Off
GERS of the Company.
j. A.. 5. REED, Gen1 Ag't.,
so Clark ST., Chicago.
c. W. BoARDMAN, southeastern Pass. Ag't.
Decatur, H., or
I. PENFIELD, G. p. A., Hannibal.
jan T7-IS7S
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-01-17

Mems undershirts and drawers SOC
TO 60c, worth 75c to $l.00, at Jos.
Woerner's. .
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-01-17
FOR
Iowa, California; Northwest
Or Kansas, Texas DC Southeast,
TAKE THE
Q Trains Daily


Leave indianapolis as follows;
800 A. n. g@ s'f Rss$ R Hss s. S s,S 3 $ !
KEOKUK, Quincy and MANNIBAL; via
Bloomington for Springfield. Jacksonyile: III,
B Bioominsto Spd for r Kansas sc" City, n &tchison, St. JOS
eth, Denver and. all points west ofthe Missouri
RIVER; via Hannibal with NJ. R;& Il. +; Ky, Tor
ton for Eel Paso, Mendoza, Dubuque and points in
northern Illinois and Iowa. through Sleeper and
and Bloomington to Dubuque.
IL a Is Train reaches OMAHA at l0.45
e,EV & III Ten E e ToURs O in advances GRe %,s1 Of 9n5
other line: This train makes direct connection
Noines, Marshalltown, Cedar Rapids and all
points in Iowa and the Northwest.
Danville for Decatur, Springfield. Jacksonville,
and via Danville or Galesburg to Quincy, Kansas
City, Atchison, st. Joseph, Leayenworth and all
intermediate points. And via Hannibal for Soda
This train has RECLINING CHAIR sLEEP-
Galesburg. SLEEPER Danyille to Quincy, and
HANNIBAL to Houston, and THROUGH COACH to
Galesburg and DanyiIle TO Kansas City.
II A Train reaches Galesburg, Quincy
,3U +, ri, Burlington, o%ttumwa, Rock Island
4hS' = 10 and Davenport one train in advance
Burlington or Rock Island for all points in IOWA
NEBRASKA AND CALIFORNIA, and via
Bloomington for FL Paso, Mendoza, Dubuque, 81
oux City, Yankton. and all points In northern ILL.,
inOis. Iowa ana Dakota.
rms tram has Recl1ning Chatr Sleeping Car
with State Rooms, hamilton and Indianapolis to
Peoria. and PULLMAN SI.EErER, Galesburg or
Rock Island TO Omaha, connecting direct with
Through ~Sleepers. Omaha 10 San Francisco.
Address the GeIl. Pass. Ag'I. and get copy of
our new map-folder giving null Information 'how
to reach the Great West with the greatest speed
comfort and safety.
sG-GET YOUR TICKETS BY THE
L. B. 81 w. III
1t being the only line running through without
changes Of Cars.
GEO.B B. WRIGHT, Receiver.
JNo. w. OWN, Genn Pass G T'k't Agt.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
March !. 1877
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-01-17
Premiums on Field Crops for 1878.

CIASS W.
The following specimens OF crops raised, TO be
exbihited nj the C0unty Fair:
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-01-17
TGK7g

Flouer ana Vegetable Seeds
are planted by a million people in America. See
NICKS CATALoGUE,-35O Illustrations, only
, cents.
yICK,S ILLUSTRATED MONTHLY MAGA-
ZINE,-82 pages, fine Illustrations, and Coi0red
Plate in each number. Price sl.s5a year; FIVE
COPIES for 81. 90,
VICKiS FLOWER n VEGETABLE GAR
DEN, 80 cents in paper covers; with elegant cloth
covers, Sl.0h.
All my publications are printed in English and
H'' JAMES WICK, Rochester, N. Y.
ianrn-Ic-S
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-01-17

Best buck skin glove $l.10, $l.25
and $50, worth from $l.50 to $500.
at Jos. Woerner's.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-01-17

Trains leave Richmond for Dayton and Xenia
daily, except Sunday.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-01-17
COLUMBUS LINE-via. URBANA.
COLUMBUS LINE-via. DAYTON.

Nos / and 7 daily-No. 3 daily, except Sunday.
Through sleeping cars on Nos / and 7 from
Richmond 10 Columbus. Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
and New York.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-01-17

If you want a new suit, you can
save from $500 10 $500 by buying of
Jos. Woerner. Come and see that he
means what he says.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-01-17
Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and II, Louis
PANHANDLE ROUTE.

Trains Leave Richmond as follows:
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-06
MARINE NEWS.
A Maine Bark Wrecked and Finally
Burned ON the Chinese Coast

A Maine Bark Wrecked and Finally
Burned ON the Chinese Coast.
WASHINGTON, May 4.-Rear Admiral Patter-
son reports to the Navy Department from
Annoy, China, under date of March 14th, the
return of the Ranger from the Island of For
mosa, whittier she had been sent to render as
sistance to the crew of the wrecked American
bark Forest Bell. The Forest Bell left Cardiff
Oct. Sd, 1877, with coal and patent fuel, bound
to Hong Kong China, and on Feb. 16, 1875
struck a sunken rock in Kivo Liang Bay. Large
holes were made in her bottom, and she was
beached in about 10 feet of water. All hands
were saved. The captain of the Forest Bell
chartered the English brig Onward, which was
towed to the wreck by Chinese gunboat. The
gunboat was of very great assistance. Before
the Ranger arrived all movable property had
been transferred to the Onward, which subss-
quently sailed from Hong Kong. Commander
Manley isiunderth impression that the Forest
one, as reported by her master. Diligent
search by the Ranger with the master of Forest
Bell on board, failed to find the rock on which
it was stated the vessel struck. The Forest
Bell was a new bark of 1900 tons. built at Bath,
Me-, aud fitted with all modern improvements
When the Ranger was returning from the
search for the rock the Forest Bell was discover
edte be on fire from stem to stern. sThe fire was
supposed to have originated from spontaneous
combustion, and she was burned to the water
edge.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-06
MHNOR TELEGRAMS.

DR.. r. V. Pierce has opened his magnificent
new hotel for invalids, at Buffalo.
The report of the Fishery Commission has
been published. The cost of the work is SO ,00O
Omaha. Nebraska, is so infested with thieves
that vigilance committe has been organized.
The parties arrested for the murder of the
Earl of Leitrm have baen held for trial.
1t is said that Mrs. Tllton is about to elabor
ate her confession.
The New York Post says the small premium
on gold is maintained by the demand for in
vestment in United States bonds.
Charles Williamson threw himself on the
railway track in Newark, N. j., Saturday, and
was killed.
A passenger in full Russian uniform passed
through Hornellsvile. New York, Saturday,
with ticket to New York, via San Francisco.
Cardinal McCoskey visited the Paris exhibit
ton Saturday. He sails for New York next
Saturday.
The Murphy movement 10 Lawrence is very
successful. Not less than 1000 have signed
the pledge.
John Morrissey's funeral was attended bv an
immense congregation at Troy, New York.
Saturday. The Legislature attended.
Prof. 81. E. Holt, a teacher in the public
schools at Boston and resident of Bradford,
was thrown from carriage Saturday night,
breaking his leg.
"A Cleveland despatch says Is. u. Burt, q
leader of the National party and the director oil
the paper called the Labor Advance, is under
arrest for rape.
Peralto. the Mexican rider, failed 10 his at.
tempt to ride 305 miles in Is hours, at Prospect
Park, Brooklyn, Saturday, on account of the
shower, lacking ten minutes of winning.
Six steamers left New York for Europe Sat-
urday, with full cargoes. Among the passen-
gers are P. S. Gilmore and his band, Miss
Thursby and large list of tourists.
The funeral of John Calligan, who was sho
on Wellington bridge. on the night of the Or
ange concert took place in Montreal yester.
day. About 10000 members of the Irish
National Societies took part. There DOESN'T ap'
pear to have been and disturbance.
Among the sensational stories afloat in New
York is one that the Fenians are holding secret
meetings ard have got into wrangle as to
whether to blow up Ottawa and Quebec with
dynamite, which is Rossa's plan, or to wage
open warfare on everything British on land ano
sea which is Burke's plan.
The Portland daily press., 1878-05-06
ALVth C0ngress-ReguIar Session
HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, Nav (,

WASHINGTON. May4.
The journal of yesterday as read this morning
shows that the pension bills passed by the House
in last nights session numbered just 100, among
them being bills granting pensions to the widows of
Gen. Robert Anderson, Gen. Chas l.. Lowell, and of
Admiral Charles Wilkes. Only eight of the whole
number, including that for Mrs. Wilkes Senate
bills.
MI. Stephens, from the Committee on Coinage,
reporteda bill to retire and 3-cent silver pieces and
TO stop their further coinage; also providing that
fractional or subsidiary silver coin shall be legal
tender to the extent of $40, and shall be exchange
able at the Treasury for other legal tender money
mitted.
The House took up the legislative appropriation
bill.
MI Baker made point of order on the amend
ment offered by Mr.. Gibson for the re-establishing
The branch miat at New Orleans, that it was new
legislation and not in the interest OF economy.
After a long argument the point OF order was
overruled.
The House then proceeded to vote on the previous
amendments agreed to in committee OF the whole
The first on which division aske1 was the
one increasing the clerical force in the office OF Sur
geon General from to clerks of class 4; from to
OF class from to of class 2, and from 70 to l2O
VI Grass l. The amendment resisted generally
IN .ne democratic side and supported on the Repub
ca as necessary for the quicker despatch of bust
ness In the decision of pension claims The vote
resulted-yeas lis, nays il4
=, Al tne hepuohcans voted for the amendment. and
the Democrats I with the exception of Mr.. Stephens
his vote in the neg alive, thus tying the vote and
defeating the amendment,
The next vote was taken on the motion to strike
out the section which authorizes the entire clerical
force (sx excepted now employed on the medical
anu SUI gcal history OF the war to be employed
Rejected-yeas 1L8, NAYS III. - f
Inc amendment increasing the salaries of princi-
rejected ""'
me amendment requiring agricultural seeds to be
dstIDueed proportionately among the congressional
districts was agreed to-
Ihe amendment offered by Mr.. Gibson, appro-
priatng 900 for the re-esta5shment of the New
or Ea IN mint was agreed to-yeas 1875, nays 81.
LIE DILL was then passed and the House adjourned.