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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-21

Three score and ten is not q very
green old ageif, as astronomers assert
the period Of time in which this earth
will be inhabited is a minute to eter-
nifty of its actual existence. And
some people really forget that they
werp over young. Z.
There she Stood, the apple of their
eyes, trembling with suppressed weep
ing. The frowns deepened as the
mothef wiped her glasses, preparatory
to reading letter found in the girls
pocket 1t began:
Angel Of my existence
sWhatp howled the male parent.
sYou don't say it began like that? Oh,
that child of mine shonld correspond
with bnt pray. proceed, dear.
Hemi Existence spelled with an
"a too I proceeded the mother.
why, the lunatic can SPELL chip
ped In the old man.
1T is impossible to describe the joy
with which your presence has filed
me-
Then why does he attempt it. But
pray don't let me interrupt you. Go
on, go on let joy be unconfined.'
Il have spent the whole of my
night in thinking Of you That's
picturesque, anyway, and in bitterly
deriding the obstinate, besotted old
whelp who will not consent to ouI
unlon.'
'Oh, let me at him. Whelp! Is thy
servant . toad, that he should thus be
spoken Off
But, Theodorus, my DEAR inter
rupted his other half.
Yes, yes; one moment. was
about to observe that the hand that
could pen such words would not hes.
itate to scalp the most cherished rela-
tiye.'
sTheodorus, didn't see this over
the leaf
"EhI let me see hum. Yours with
all the love of my heart-Theodorus,
Nay 10, 1885. Why, bless my eyes.
it's one of my letters.' (Sensation.)
Yes, pa chimed in the olive branch
Il found it in the closet yesterday
only you wouldn't let me speak,
you may go to the park. my child.
Hem! we've made nice mess of it,
Yes. love. Next time we will look
ct the date first.'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-21

THE REAsoN.-sWell, pse been no.
tissin dat de white foxes sense de wah
don't ha5 ha'f es much times ter wurk
In as dey used teri 'And why p 'Kase
fore de wah de white foxes nebber
riz tell de roosters crowed. Now, wild
20 menny loose niggers in de land,
roosters is pow'ful skase, an when er
white man ress' onder deIusion dat
day don't break tell somethin' hollers
he's liurbel ter loose de 10 O'Clock
traue ebery day in de yeah RI Allan
e Constitution.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-21

A CURIOUS case of fascination by a
rat is reported from Burlington. For
several weeks little Flaherty girl has
carried bits of food to the barn for her
"kitty," as she said, the mysterious
pet finally proving to be large rat,
which she brought to the house in her
arms on Monday. The animal was
killed by her brother after a sharp
fight, in which the family cat refused
to join, the boys pantaloons suffering
from the teeth of the rat, which the
children say, hissed like snake when
attacked.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-21
EVERY one has just time enough in
this life to attend to his own business.

EVERY one has just time enough in
this life to attend to his own business.
NEW London Telegram: A nation
without women is stag nation.
The man who said he was ssout on a
lark" was really out on swallow.
A HYPoCRITE is q man who tries to
be pious and can't, with q preponder-
ance of "cant."
MY child, what is an erring man p
said q clergyman at a school examina-
ton to the brightest pupil. The fish
monger, sir, was the reply.
Policeman: Now, then, move on
there's nothing the natter Boy in
crowd: yer needn't tell us that; you
wouldn't be here if here was.'
UPRIGHT legislator : what, sir I
You take me for one who can be brib-
ed7 You insult my sense of honor ;
but in case l really were such a man,
how much would you give me?'
sSoME Of the creeds,' says the New
York Herald, insist that we must for
give our enemies, but that God is GO
ing to roast His There have been
neater remarks on this subject. but
we don't remember any,
EVEN an epitaph may by some un-
forseen accident tell the truth. The
old French saying, TO lie like fnner-
ri Sermon is not always applicable.
Near Paris headstone with this in
scription startles the visitor: Here
repose in peace, after forty years of
married life, Pierre Bigott and his
vile. The suggestiveness of that an
nouncement is alarming.
THE wicked shall not prosper For
Instance, Col. Ingersoll, the infidel,
hasnetted only $4,000 from his lec-
lures this season, while many clergy
men have failed to draw a paying
house at twenty-five cents a head.
There 10 . moral In this somewhlre,
but it is not the right kind for Sun
day school book.
BUT Paul, how can the spirit be in
us, and we in the spirit, at the same
timer said the young man to a ven-
erable darkey. 'Oh, dar's no puzzle
bout that. It's like that poker; put
it In the fire and it gets red hot. Now,
dc poker's in de fire, an de fire is in
the poker
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-21

DANIEL WEBsTER's fees, which were
considered enormous in their day, ar-
pear inconsiderable beside the sums
received by even lesser lawyers in our
time. In 1884 his fees amounted to
S13, ,24O; in 1885 to $l5, 1873 and in 1886
to 81, 1913, these sums including his
Congressional pay. The largest fee
recorded during this period is $500
in the New Orleans case, aud the
smallest $50, the usual range being
from $50 to $500.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-21

SINGULAR, ain't it, when man gives
his wife dime to buy a box of hair
pins, or a gum ring for the baby, 1t
looks about seven times as big as when
he planks it down for a little bitters
for the stomach's sake.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-21

A MAN who had filed q petition for
. divorce was informed by his council
that his wife had filed a Gross petit
ti0n,' as lawyers call it. "A cross petit
tion r exclaimed the husband that's
just like her. She never did q good
natured thing In her Iife.'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-21

JUDGE: Have you anything to offer
to the court before sentence is passed
on you2' Prisoner: ANo, Judge /; I had
ten dollars, but my lawyers took that.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-21

Il NARROWLY escaped being cut of
with shilling,' said a solemn young
man. How did you escape it p asked a
bystander. MY father had no shill-
ing was tho solemn reply.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-21

Forage in any kind may be furnish.
ed to officers by Quartermaster's De-
partment only for horses kept and ac-
tually used by such officers In the
official duties when actually on mill
tary duty with troops in the field, as
follows: General and Lieutenant Gen.
eral, each for FIVE. horses all other
mounted officers, each for two horses,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-21

In the sentence, Jones strikes Will
liam,' asked a school teacher, swhat
is the object of strikes = Higher wages
and less work. promptly replied the
intelligent youth.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-21

+ WHEN young man sits on the steps
of church at two in the morning
singing the doxology, and beats time
with bottle, is sure sign that the
city is suffering for want of a revival
of religion.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-21

SPILLKINs, after having shown his
youngest boy how to black his own
boots every morning, remarked that
there's nothing like having little son
shine in the house, s7s
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-21

FLAT pockets are seen on many gar.
ments.' Thus says fashion items
we can swear to its substantial Gu. recs-
a.sa. 4 n ~
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-21
PAY OF rlIE ARMY.

The bill regulating the pay and al
ilowance of officers of the army, as
agreed upon by the House committee
Oh Military Affairs, fixes the pay as
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-21
WE'LL DIGGING
AND ARTTT.TNN

Having recovered from my late misfortune.
tender my services to the people of Ravenna
and vicinity as q
WELL DIGGER AND DRILLER
lam 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.
- Prices as low as those of any other man
IN Sss:sss. sss SSsasY; b.o. ., lSs2s55Sa lSs2s5. KAY
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-21
HAIR DRESSING,
New Harness Shop.

TWOULD respectfully announce to the citi-
i zcns of Portage County that have opened
a now HARNESS SHOP one door south Of II.
Grctzinger's, on Chestnut Street, opposite Court
House Park, whera will be pleased to see all
these in want of any work in my line.
the .bnsness in some of the best shops in the
country. and feel confident of my ability to
give entire satisfaction to all those who may
paIronisc ne
REPAIRING promptly and neatly done.
My prices will be suited to the times. GIVE
me call G.WISE.
Ravcnna. April 10. 1877. 450-emo
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-21

NovELIsTs are in some respects the
most remarkable of animals-their
tales come out of their heads.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-21
Wagon Making and
Repairing.
O. $. BUZZELL

XYYOULD inform the people OF Portage coun-
w ty that he is prepared to manufacture all
kinds OF LUMBER and SPRING WAGONS.
and to do general repairing promptly and in
the hest manner Also. HORSE SHOOTING and
GENERAL BLACKSMITHING.
xa4- Prices from 10 to 20 per cent below any
heretofore charged in this region, 10 cash.
WAGONS of all kinds constantly on hand
Works on Main Street, West of e. u T.. L. L
Depot.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-21
THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY.
Gray's Specific Medicine.

Cures Pa1Pita-
tlOn. Nervous
TremOre. Ner-
vous Debility
and allNervOus
PrOStratf o N .,
which are pro-
duced in many
cases by an over.
indul g Q ce in
the use of tObac-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-03-21
TESTIMONIALS.


TESTIMON
Ravcnna, March 20. 1875
Mr. O. S. RUZZELL: Dear Sir:-My Wagon that
fpurchascd of you about two years ago. must
cknOwledge is much better than l expected
5eing of medium size. thought it too light for
my business; but it is just right. runsl ight and
asy, and have often carried on it 400 bricks
rom my kiln. 1t will carry eight thousand
pounds, and has never cost me one cent for re-
pairs. Yours truly, IL. r. CAklS.
ShalersviIle, March -, 1875.
Mr.. o. S. BUZZELL. Dear Sir I'm the fall OF
A62 purchased of you a light wagon. Weight
with box on, $50 pounds. ItiS n thimblc skein,
which think is the easiest running wagon in
use have frequently drawn 8, 600 pounds up
on it at one time. All the expense that put
upon it for the first twelve years was for set
ting tire once. Yours, with respect:
S. Il. ELDRIDGE-
Ravenna, March II, 1875.
MR. o. S. BUZZELL: Dear Sir-We have been
using one of your one horse wagons now over
two years in our lumber yard often loading 1t
with one thousand feet OF green hemlock and
oak and we think it the hest and easiest rum
ming wage we ever had. 1t will carry COCO
bs, and has never cost us one dollar tor repairs
''' '""' ''''''' G. .SUTHERLAND & co.
also have for sale
% VILLAGE LOTS,
Well located on high rolling ground, and in the
most pleasant and growing part of the town
Will be sold cheap and on easy terms.
Rtveuua. o.. Jan. q. 1915 3ss
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-11-29

From long experience in Hospital and Private
Practice guarantees permanent cure. in all dis.
eases Of the Urinary Oycns and Of the MereG ,a
potency floss of sexual power Nervous Debility ana
Trembling Paptaton Of the Heart Dmness 81
Emissions etc, all resulting from abuse in youth or
excuses in manhood. Diseases recently contracted,
cured in five or ten days, and the poison entlaeiy
blood diseases quickly cured -
All consultations strictly confidential, and medl-
cines sent to any address Call or write, nclosing
stampfor reply.
mar221yr
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-11-29


us not SURPRISING ho"eset' hoih 'ho Sihpio ias'
thaC
o,,, sroo,, op cooDe TO xNo1uN ro M
WI" SAooA VIZ "ooD'' :"
rr,. nper Dror orr pcrpn AMI
800.
whom wehaye not had the pleasure to deal, stogiye
and thew viii find that more goods can be purchased
Jor Oe DoMar az or MoMSethom o'y'ooere ese. our
uwr MEAN WHAT wEsAv
Every cent counts IN these nard tmes, ana ID Inc
duty of every purchaser to buy where be can
reason we wish particularly ' a, to impress
o1sowhora unt11 Won have tried uS
esew VINE unu on YOU W. nas sr. ',,s ara aS'
- anxious %ai an' to s' dispose Of our
heavy stock than ever
O11p coonS MIST RE SOID,
oo~
and having bought for cash at the very lowest fig
nres we can certainly offer advantages to ourtrads
=. ,:,. L.. 80. ,, .o.s+ 80
'''0 '''Ae '.' o''''- '''''' o"''
.,n,, Goods noro rtmort Cone;ots
fowes; Crashes; Fancy ' Worsted Dress Goods;
ne1: B.ached and Unbeached Cotton Flannel; Ia
Heavy Goods Denartment.
very low Cotton Batting ~ 10 zoe ho'
White Wooden Blankets in 1914. 11-4, 12-4
apair; Gray Blankets from$. to $3.50
~ saa p' to G s7.., wsoien Buggy sr'
Robes from *2oto s5.co.
Sea:-skin Buggy hopes
handsome
sha,o1s. o1oaks and Felt Skirts
A SPECIALITY.
and Handkerchiefs -UndershTts and drawers; La
General artment-NOtl0ns.
z RHy1,S LUZ, aeSeilSs fs so1 10 Ie eaG,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-11-29
postrp.

WHO?
Who ever saw swallow tale?
Or wore a coat of Arms?
Who ever saw the water pale,
Or gave falls alarm2
Who?
Who ever rode wild saw horse?
Or ever heard a sands tone?
Who ever saw the suns rays course,
Or heard pane full blown2
Phew!
-HackensdcE Republican.
Who ever saw a garden walk,
Or saw pilots tear?
Who ever stood and see corns talk
Into an engine ear?
Cho0!
-Aurore Neps.
Who ever saw a door jam
A fellow on the mug?
Who ever saw horse doctor
mule with the little brown jug?
Skew!
champagne Union.
Who ever saw a saw saw?
Or hay fork pitch tune?
Who ever saw limb Of the law
Grasped by the man in the moon?
Shoe!
Indianapolis Sun.
Who ever saw see saw see
The suns rays meat any.higher,
Or clock strike minute man
Because he was tuneful Tyre?
Time!
Who ever saw pine tree bark
At the pumpkins talk on the fence?
Who ever saw crow bar the way
When the calf's bawl did commence?
Next!
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-11-29
General Observation-Disclosures.

papers needles for 5 CENTS
dozen neck rufus, 121z cents,
handkerchiefs, hemmed, rs CENTS,
1.d0Zen pieces soap. Is cents,
lgrOss buttons, cents,
o. N. 7. Clarks cotton, cents spool,
dozeu 20 yards spool cotton, Is cents,
6 balls knitting cotton 25 cents,
papers pins cents,
2 papers hairpins for S cents,
good linen towels tor 25 cents;
8 pair excellent hose for 25 cents;
XdOzen large cakes soap for Is cents,
ga linen shOe-strings, per dozen, 10,
Zephyr, Yarns. woods in all .c0sors.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-11-29
Heavy Goods Department.

Bed Comforts from 7sc to $780, Coverlets 81 80 to
White Bed-spreads SEC to $l.5O, Horse-blanket
very low, Cotton Batting 1211 to Csc lib,
White Wooden Blankets in 1O-4. 11-4 124
apair; Gray Blankets from :. to $3.50
per pair; Marseilles Bed-spreads
600 to ~, WeOlen Buggy
Robes from $40 to $500,
Sea.-skin Buggy Robes
handsome
styles.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-11-29

Corsets from Csc to $780, Linen Cuffs and Collars
Paper Cuffs and Collars Mecktics and Bows; S ,l
Sacks; Nubias, Neck Comforts; Button Kid Gloves
black white and colnred, zoe pair; Cotton and
and Handkerchiefs: undershirts and drawers; La
dies and Children's Vests; White and fancy socks
Dogskin Gloves and Berlin lined Thread Gloves !;
W6olep Leggins Sleeveless Jackets Gents Jackets
Gents Kid Gloves,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-11-29

Every cent counts in these hard times AMI it is tn
duty of every purchaser to buy where be can
get the best goods the cheapest and for that
reason we wish particularly to impress
upon everyone's mind not to purchase
elsewhere until you have tried us.
1t will pay you We are more
anxious to dispose of our
heavy stock than ever
before-the price is
no object.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-11-29
Carpet and Trunk Department.

Brussels Carpet; 8 ply carpet; Ingram carpet
ply all wool carpet: cotton chain carpet;
Crnmb Cloth by the yard; hemp carpet;
rag carpet; hair carpets; stairrods;
straw and robe mattings; foorand
tabl ele'oth; linen and paper
wipdoW shades: oil Cloth
ings. cocoa foot mats,
brus FL rugs, drug
ge'sin patterns.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-11-29
Merchant Tailoring Department

Kentucky Jeans from 10 cents up. Beavers Fac
tory Cloth from 81 cents to 81 a yard Cassimeres,
and yestings Beyerieen and Cordur y also suits
made e oEaer ana 1T gnaranteed Shirts made to
Shirt Furs cheap 70 0se out. Try par of our H
Philadelphia m.de Sh!*s, they are. Warranted and
have been ,, reduced in price All orders Will be
Otherwise. Church committees viii receive e; spscial
discount Don't fail to give us a call and renembet
LOEB BROTHERS,
novs- Corner Main and New Streets,
stanton, Va.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-04-20


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arms cried ant :, ,hem I, de.is,
"You are yo;ny To sacrifice the worth.
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-04-20
Newark.

Attention Is directed to the Advertisement
of the Newark lands. to be found in another
column, which are To be sold 10y auction by
Maurice Dore 4 Co, San Francisco, on Mon.
day, April I'D, 1878, on a liberal credit. The
lands are near San Francisco and will greatly
increase in value.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-04-20

WANTED.-A good Agent in every city,
town and village In the United States, 10
take subscriptions for the COMMERCIAL AD-
vOcATE. Good inducements will be offered
Write for terms and full particulars. Ad-
dress COMMERCIAL ADVOCATE, 5..6 Muntgom-
cry Street, San Francisco, Cal.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-04-20

PHYSICIANS of high standing unhcsitatimr
ly give their Endorsement to tho use Of the
Gracfenberg. Marshalrs CatholicOn for all fc
male complaints. The weak ard debilitated
find wonderful relief from constant use Of
this valuable remedy. Sold by all druggists.
III 80 per bottle.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-04-20

HERBlNE should be in the hands OF every
tirst-class druggist. Ask your druggist fo
it, and If he has none, tell him to. order
dozen bottles.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-04-20

HERBINE is worth $500 a bottle to amy
person who needs it, but is sold for $a00 per
bottle.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-04-20

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years have done their work Tor me is
well MS you. They have hited you MP.
they have dragged me down into the very
depths OF woe.
believe me, am sorry tate has been
SO unkind to you, he said; very, very
sorry
She looked up at him in mute wonder
and said
"You are the first to utter these words
to me. Until to-day thought the world
had forgotten me--as had Heaven
Something akin to pity touched Dacre
Dalrieth's heart as he looked down at her,
SO faded, so broken, so forlorn.
II shall be only too glad to call myself
your friend,' he continued.
mo, no; you cannot mean that after
what has passed between US. My friend
No, no; you cannot mean what you say.
1t is mpOssible--impossible!"
He turned and looked her fully in the
facs as he said
"That which has passed between US is
to me only bitter dream. l have taught
myself to forgive and forget. There is
nothing connected with the hospital
of mine has charge OF seminary where
I am sure can secure you situation.
Would you he willing to accept posi-
ton of this sorta"
"Accept it7 Oh, yes--yes!"
"Then, until I can make the necessary
arrangements, shall insist upon your
stopping at my house. Mrs. Dalric.h,
am sure, will be more than happy to
meet you"
Mrs. Dalrieth" she repeated, huskily;
Mrs. Dalrieth!-who is shes'
ooh, then you have not heard that
am married!' Pardon me, l thought
you KNEW"
M-l-did not know; l had--not
heard. II wish you much joy!
She held out her hand, 50 thin and
worn, and he clasped 1t warmly; but
she did not tell him what she was suffer
ing--she could not have done it had she
tried.
To-day Venice Verne, In the - sem
mary, is TAR from happy. 10 Dacre Dal-
rleth the past may be but a bitter dream;
but to her 1t Is bitter reality.
Ana that was now 1t all ended-her
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