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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02
Longevity.

A0VSbsy
Col Royal Taylor furnishes us the
following:
Thomas earn died in London, Jan.
uary 28th, 1858, aged 2O7 years. Said
to be well authenticated.
George Cowley (colored) doorkeep.
er of the Capitol at Richmond, Virgin
ia, died February 9Th, 1920, aged 125
years.
James Farthon, died at Grenada,
West Indies, February 10th, 1773, aged
127 years.
Cardinal De Soils, of Andalusia,
Spain, died February 10th, 1856, aged
ITO years.
Daniel Kennison, the last of the
Boston tea party, died at Chicago, ILL.,,
February Oath, 1852, aged LII years.
Adam Binckly, Revolutionary Off.
Ger died in Davidson county, Tenn.
February 2Sth, 1873, aged 13s years.
Benjamin Bushe, died at Greens.
port, VT, March 2lst, 1S45, aged lis.
Michofsky, a Russian farmer, died
at Plescow, April 18th, 1928, aged ICE
years.
James Martin. a soldier of the Rev.
Olution, died at Knoxville, Tenn, July
25th, 1888, aged 1O6 years.
Thomas Winslew, q native of Ire.
land, died, aged l46 years.
A Hungarian picture of 1725 has
this inscription. "John Roven in the
l72 year OF his age, and his wife Sarah
in the l64th year of her aged. They
have been married lat years. Their
children are two sons and two daugh-
ters yet living. The youngest being
1l6 years old"
William Pidgeon, died in Bladen, s.
c., October 14th, 1S45, aged 123 years.
William Mead, an English physician,
died October 18th, 1852, aged 149 years.
William Leland, of Lisnaken, Ire
land, died December 26th, 1872, aged
139 years.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02

Keep him quiet. There must be no
exciting scenes. Good morning. I'll
call in again in the course of the day.
Good morning
Mr.. Derham and her sister made
everything ~ comfortable as possible
for Tom, and when he had rested suf-
ficiently, after tho operation, Effie was
allowed to see him Just one little
minute having promised to be good
and quiet.
Very quiet she was. She gave one
sorry start At the whiteness of Toms
face, then softly stole up to him, and
left kiss on the white, pain.wrung
face, and then nestled down in chair
close by him, and sat there motionless
and watchful, ready to supply his
every want.
Effie's gentle touch and careful at
tendance soon brought Tom back to
health and strength.
One day, when they had been talk
ing of the happy to be- so near at
hand, Tom said: Il am afraid there is
hole in the futures pocket, through
which will go the profits that might
have come to rs, If it had not been for
this touching regretfully the empty
sleeve.
Effie responded, while pretty little
blushes frightened her face into full
blooming:
Il know of an arm and hand that
can take the vacant place. 1t may not
be strong in muscle, dear Tom, but
loye will give 1t strength, ,and education
has timed it SO thoroughly, that it will
not strike false note in the beauti-
ful march OF life. While you are
forming into line archers, in the field
of learning, can be in the school
room too, for these hands, laying
them caressingly over his lonely one,
can bring forth music that will blend
charmingly with the jingle of dollars
and cents handed me by my pupils
parents. And, too, they can knead
out of the raw m aterial the staff of life,
upon which we need to nibble. oh
they can be aliye with service. So
don't despond. but trust your little
right hand to gather honey, and put in
our honey-comb.'
For answer, Tom took the brave
little hand in less than q week, and
the strong, big, left, and busy little
right, do not 'chaff in the harness OF
life, but ever touch together the notes
of harmony, so that peace and love
brood over their little home, like a
bird DER it's nest,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02

CosT OF OCEAN TRANsPoRTATIoN.-
improvements in the capacity of steam.
ships, and in the construction of their
machinery, have diminished the cost
of carrying cargoes to greater extent
than is commonly supposed. A COM
parison has been recently made be-
tween two Atlantic steamers, one of
the year 1S4O, the other of to-day. The
modern steamship carries fifteen times
as much freight as the old one did, at
nearly twice the speed the consump.
ton of coal per ton of cargo transport
ted was in 1840 nearly eleven times as
great as at present. The reduction in
the price of freight and passage across
the Atlantic is scarcely SO great as the
diminuation of cost would seem to
justify.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02
TWISTED SENTENCES.

A coRREsPoNEENr of the New Eng
land Journal has collected the follow
ing specimens of false syntax:
AN Iowa editor thus acknowledges
present of grapes I'VE have receiv-
ed basket of grapes from our friend
W., for which he will accept our COM
pliments some of which are nearly two
inches in diameter
succeed her husban. IN the manage
ment of q hotel, advertises that the
hotel will be kept by the widow of
the former landlord, Mr.. Brown, who
died last summer on q new and i'm
proved PLAN
ONE of Sir Boyle Roche's invitations
to An Irish nobleman was rather equiv
ocal. He writes: Il hope my lord, if
you ever come within q mile of my
house you will stay there all night
A coRoNER's verdict reads thus
The deceased came to his by excessive
drinking, producing apoplexy in the
minds of the jury
A CLERGYMAN says: "A young wo.
man died in my neighborhood yester-
day, while was preaching in beast
ly state of intoxication.'
A CORRESPONDENT in writing of a
recent celebration in the city of Cleve-
land, says: The procession was very
fine, and nearly two miles long, as was
also the report of DIR. Perry, the chap
lain.'
A WESTERN paper says: "A child
was run over by a wagon three years
old, and cross-eyed. with pantalets on,
which never spoke afterwards
OVER . bridge at Athens, Ga, was
the following: 'Any person driving
over this bridge in q faster pace than
q walk shall if white person, be fined
five dollars, and if a negro, receive
twenty five lashes, half the penalty to
be bestowed on the informer.'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02

"HoLD the Fort" is grand song,
but is not appropriate for all occasions.
At least so some people thought when
worthy deacon, on some anniversa-
ry occasion, formed his Sunday school
in line and marched them along the
aislcs, himself in front, and all vigor-
ously singing Hold the Fort" The
CONSERVATION which seized all parties
at the second
"See the mighty host advancing.
Satan leading on
can be better imagined than described.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02
Notice of Partition.

NDW ARD n. HOWELL, Charles A. Howell
~ John B. Howell, Harriet Mills and Catha-
rine Howell will take notice that petition was
MEG hsed against them on the 26th day of March
1873. In the Court of Common Pleas within and
for the County of Portage. by George ii. Howell
and is now pending. wherein SAID George NJ
Howell demands partition of the following real
estate. to wit: A tract of land situated in the
township of Nelson, county OF Portage and State
OF Ohio. and being part of lot number thirty
highway leading to Southing gton east BY land
OF Maria Prentice south by land of Mary Fuller,
west by land of Salina Button; containing about
~ acres of land; and at the next term Of said
Court said George NJ. Howell will apply for an
order that partition may be made of SAID prem
ises. GEORGE M HOW EI r. ~
5O2-6w By his Atty A. A THAYER
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02

Don't you think" said husband
in q mild form of rebuke to his wife,
that women are sometimes possessed
of the devil2' 'Yes,' was the answer,
sas soon as they are married.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02
Divorce Notice.

CAMUEL JACOBS. of Green township, in the
. county of Trumbull, and State of Ohio is
hereby n notified that Julia Jacobs did. on the
ssn ea, DAY OF April D. 1878. file Ter petition in
the ohice of the Clerk Oh the Court OF Common
Pleas within and for the county of Porta &c and
State of Ohio, charging the said Samuel Jacobs
with will1ul absence from said Julia A. acobs
for more than three years last past, and asking
that she may be divorced from the said Samuel
JACOBS; which petition will stand for hearing
at the next term of said Court.
JULIA A. JACOBS
By A. A. THAYER, her Attorney
Dated the 9Th day of April, 1875 502-6W
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02

CINCINNATI Saturday Night: The
female gate-keeper on the National
pike has been removed for dead-head-
ing her sweetheart. She meyer tolld
her love.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02
DIVORCE NOTICE.

"ENRY T. HUMELBAUGH. whose resi-
h dence is unknown, is notified that Carrie
=. Humelbangh on April 3rd, 1879, filed her ne
tition in the Common Pleas Court of Portage
county, Ohio charging SAID Henry T. Humei-
baugh with wilful absence for more than three
years last past, and asking that she may be di-
rcn. Petition for hearing at the next term of
Court.
CARRIE F. HUMELBAUGH
5W-6w. By BRADFORD ROWLAND, Attorney.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02

BETTER late than never, is proverb
that don't seem to apply when fell
low reaches the depot little after tho
train has put out.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02

The man who leaves two-third of q
cigar in a dark nook on the front
stoop when he goes to see his girl
will make q thrifty husband.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02

This is the season of the year when
carpets, like dead-beats, are liable to
get the dirty shake
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02

A YOUNG lady rebukingly asks us {:
Which is worse-tO lace tight or to
get tightT We give it up; We never
laced.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02

are still the most thorough and search
ing cathartic medicine that can be
employed: cleansing the stomach and
bowels, and even the blood. In small
doses Of one pill day, they stimulate
the digestive organs and promote Wig
Orous health.
AYERS PILLS have been known for
more than q quarter Of century, and
have obtained q worldwide reputation
for their virtues. They correct dis
eased action in the several aSsfmila-
tive organs of the body, and are SO
composed that distractions within
their range can rarely Withstand or
evade them. Not only do they cure
the everyday complaints of every
body, but also formidable and danger
Gus diseases that have baffied the best
of human skill. While they produce
powerful effects, they are, at the same
time, the safest and best physic for
they grippe much less than the common
purgatives, and never give pain when
the bowels are not infiamed. They
reach the vital fountains of the blood,
and strengthen the system by freeing
it from the elements of weakness.
Adapted to all ages and conditions
in all climates, containing neither
calomel nor any deleterious drug,
these Pills may be taken with safety
by anybody. Their sugar-coating pre-
serves them ever fresh and makes
them pleasant to take; while being
purely vegetable, no harm can arise
from their use in any quantity.
PREPARED By
Dr.. J. C. AVER l. CO., Lowell, Mass,
Practical and Analytieal Chemists.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02
ExECUrox,s NoTICE,

NOTICE.-The undersigned have been duly
IN appointed and qualified a. Executors of
the last will and testament of Mary s. Dayton.
deceased, late of Mantua. Portage County, Ohio.
GEO. SHELDON.
AN. FARR.
Dated April II, 1878. 502-3w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02

oo1o10 AaA4u6c0 and alcoholic
| stimulants. but is more specially recOmm d.
| ed as unfailing remedy for We.kq1es. .En1is-
sions and all diseases that follow as sequence
sal Lassitude. Pain In the Back. Dimness
OF Vision. Premature Old Age. and many
a premature grave; all of which. as rule:
| are first caused by dcvlating from the path OF
organs Thousands and thousands Of both SEX
es all over the world. annually die with call
ed consumption; but medical men well know
| by sexual weakness. The Inevitable effects OF
| Spermatorrhe. or Nervous Debility. is to
rendering existence wretched and unbearable.
Very often the unhappy sufferer is tempted to
trely destroyed. and insanity and idiocy with
an early grave closes the scene. Any one who
| these diseases can visit any one OF our Insane
Asylumns. and tho record will show that eight
ten Of Of the IS pf their
In placing the Specific Medicine within the
reach of the afflicted. we feel that we are con-
would in giving untold wealth. The poor. sick
invalid. especially those afiicted with Nervous
when placed in the balance with health and its
attending blessings: All over Europe. from
frozen NORWAY to the vlne-caq mis- o. Italy.
sands can testify to the untold value of the Spe-
ciic NJ Medicine By its timely use many fellow
being has been saved from premature grave.
It has in years past-and will for generations
to come-save thousands from years OF anguish,
pam ana SOuerlnS. Set inc aHlcIeQ take war
ming before it is too late. delays are dangerous.
An old, we'll tried and scientific preparation
is within their reach, and placed at q price
which all can pay.
The specihc Medicine is the result of a life
study and many years experience in treating
these special diseases Full particulars in our
pamphlet. which We desire to send free by mail
to very one.
The Specific Medicine is sold by all druggists
at 81 per package. orsix packages for IS. or will
addressing THE GRAY MEDICINE CO,
No, 10 Mechanics Block, Detroit. Mich.
Sold in Ravenna by BELDING & ARMSTRONG;
also. by L. r. Seymour 4 Co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02

Or course brewers love brunettes.
Not unless the brew nets fortune.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02
NOTICE.

CMITH PARKER, whose residence is un-
- known. will take notice. that Emeline Il.
Parker, on the 9th day of March, 1878, filed her
petition in the Clerks Office of the Common
Pleas Court of Portage County, Ohio, charging
him with wilful absence. and asking to be di-
vOrced from him, for custody of child and
change OF name. Said petition will be for hear
ing at the next term of said Court.
EMELINE Il. rARKEB
By PHELPS 4 PHELPS, Atty's.
Ravenna. March 9, 1898.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02
New Harness Shop.

TWOULD respectfully announce to the citi-
Il zens of Portage County that have opened
. new HARNESS SHOP one door south of NJ.
Gretzinger's. on Chestnut Street, opposite Court
House Park, where will be pleased to see all
these in want of any work in my line.
have had twenty-five years experience in
country. and feel confident of my ability to
give entire satisfaction to all those who may
patrOuise ne
REPAIRING promptly and neatly done.
Ny prices will be suited to the times. Give
me call. q. WISE.
RAvenna, April 10. 1s77. 60 9mo
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02

THE Mt. Vernon Banner is responsi.
BILE for the following:
A Holmes county creditor sought to
get an attachment on the ground that
the debtor said: Il am going to sell
out and go to hell,' thus justifying the
belief that he intended TO leave the
State. The Justice decided that the
remark was no indication that the
debtor meant to go out of the county.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02

MADE of awl work-Shoes.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02

Are the most
effective and
congenial pur-
gativc ever dis
covered. They
are mild, but
fe ctual in
their Op era
tfoR moving
the bow 8
s urely and
without pain.
Although gen.
tie in their op-
nvokSnn thou
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02
Rayenna. March II, 1915.

MR.. O. 8. BUzzELL: Dear Strive have been
using one of your one horse wagons now over
two years in our lumber yard, often loading It
with one thousand feet Of green hemlock and
oak and we think it the best and easiest run.
ming wagon we ever had. It will carry 1000
bs., and has never cost us one dollar tor repairs
C. SUTHERLAND 4 co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02

CLEVELAND = &PITTSBURG RAILROAD
On and after Sunday, Nov. II, ls77, Trains
will leave Stations daily. Sundays excep9edJ
as follows:
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02
also have for sale
% VILLAGE LOTS.

most pleasant and growing part Of tho town.
Will be sold cheap and ON easy terms.
& VIENNA. o.. Jan. 6. 1875 33a
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02
Wagon Making and
Repairing.

"OULD 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 best manner. Also. HORSE SHOEING and
GENERAL BLACKsMITHING.
rPrices from III to 20 per cent. below any
heretofore charged i'll this sion. 70 cash.
WAGONS OF all kin.iS constantly ON Band.s
Works ON Main Street, West of q. 4 p. B. 3.
Depot.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02

m0S O1uy BuO UOs00so1u& Al su00s sUOMo'
thing beautiful and tender, which
shone ont through misty vail of tears
that wss gathered there made him feel
- If he had seen love itself trying to
catch the pain from him, and bear all
for his dear sake. The sight gave him
double courage, and he said: Il am
ready
Then Efie few to his side, kissing
wildly and passionately, the hand
which had 90 often str0ked her sun.
ny curls.
s.Tis like rending my soul apart !!
she moaned. fOh, dear hand; brave,
tender hand must you be taken away
foreyer7 Must 1--we without ever feel
ing your touch again? Must I say
sgood-by,' dear hand p
Don't child pleaded the mother.
Come with me, my dear, and try to
think what . helpful little hand
touching her gently, will be ready 10
take its place.
After soothing Enie in the sweet
way that mothers have, Mrs. Derham
left her moaning softly in her kind
aunt's arms, and returned to aid the
suroeon. -
Athat II was over, and the strong
ara snG duty for all the days of Toms
life 20 come. 49,
Twas brnyeiy borne, my boy said
the surgeon, but what else could be
expected Of Tom Sheldon Mrs. Der
ham, 1t will take several weeks to
bring him on the perpendicular. and
1 am sure the care and attention he
will receive here, will almost compen-
este him for the loss he has sustained.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02
TESTIMONIALS.

Ravenna March 20, 1876
Mr.. o. 8. RUzZELL: bear Sir:-My Wagon Lat
tpurchasel Of you about two years ago. must
cknowledgc is much better than expected.
3eing of medium size though it too light for
my business but it is just right. runsligh and
Easy, and have often ca rried on it 400 bricks
rom my kiln. 1t will carry eight thousand
sounds. and has never cost me one cent for re-
Aairs. Yours truly, II. +. CARIS.
Shalersville, March g. 1875.
MR.. o. 8. BuzZELL. Dear Sir lin the fall of
k2 purchased of you alight wagon. Weight
with box on, $50 pounds. tits thimble skoin,
which think is the easiest running wagon In
use. have frequently drawn 5000 pounds up
on it ut one time. All the expense that put
upon 1t for the first twelve years was for set
ting tire once. Yours, with respect.
q. G. ELDRIOGE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02
Ayers Oathartic Pills,

For all the purposes Of Family Physic /:
and for curing Costiveness, Jaundice,
INDIGESTION, Foul Stomach, Breath,
Headache, Erysipelas, Rheuma-
tiam, Eruptione and Skin Diseases,
Bidousness, Dropsy, Tumors.
ner PHI, for puri1y ying the Blood,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-05-02
Gray's Specific Medicine.

:. V0ECD L SAP1I8@
k.IlOn, Nervous
Tremors. Ner-
Y vOus Debility
and all Nervous
|" PrOstrati O n O.,
which are pro-
duced in many
cases by an over.
/ indul g 9 n ce in
the use of tObac-
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-14
Turn.verein Hall.

The audience to enjoy the "TOur
of the World in Eighty Days" was
small last night-muoh smaller
than the merit of the performance
would warrant. However, In view
of the rousing houses which have
81 far greeted the Bert Dramatic
Company, this can be very well
supported by the manage me- t.
The matinee this afternoon and the
performance this evening will end
an engsVement which has afforded
world of entertainment to our
people and afforded ample remun-
Grafton tn Mr.. Bert. At the mat
inee, opening at 2 O'Clock sharp.
the 'rour of the World In Eighty
DAYS" will he given for the las
time. Tn the evening "O'ivpr
Twist" founded uron Dlcken.'s
sensational novel Of that name.
will he rut upon the stage, with
fine scenic effects and artistic stage
appointments Mr.. A. d. Billings, IAN
actor Of reputation, who has not
hitherto appeared, and who has
come down from San Francisco for
this occasion only, will assume the
role of Fagin. Mr.. Bennett will
narsonate "Bi'l Sykes" and Mise
Henrietta Osborne VIII electrify
the audience as "Nancy Sykes.n
The melodramatic situations of the
play will orcur to every theater
goer. They are such as, in the cap.
able hands to which the leading
characters are entrusted, to guar.
antee an evening Of special attrao
tione. We confidently expect to
see Tnrnverein Hall crowded both
at the matinee and evening per.
formanoes.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-14
Report of the Police Investigation.
To the Honorable the Council Of
the City # Los ANGELES:

To the Honorable the Council Of
the City # Los angeles:
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Com mittee
of the Whole met according to APP
pointment on Tuesday, Decem her
10 b, to investigate into the matter
of the complaints filed against
Chief of Police Harris by officer
Tribolet, and in response to the
communication of the Judge Of the
City Court
Testimony was taken and a very
large number of witnesses exam
iupI uuder uath.
After the examination was
closed the following motion was
offered by Mr. Lips aud adopted:
The Committee find that the
Chief of Police is fully Justified In
depriving officer Tribolet OF his
star for being absent from his heat
without permission and for not re.
turning TO his b, at when ordered
ny the Chief so to do.
The following motion was offered
by Mr.. Hollenbpck and adopt ted:
1t is th- sense OF this Committee
that the Chief OF Police, MIR. Har
ris, did not do his duty in the
premises, innsmuch "a, after re-
ceiving clues for otfenses COM
mitt-'i on election day. he fai'ei to
r1ske an attempt to ferret out the
IF .nders. s. /.
All "f which Is respectfully sub.
mitted. B. CoHN,
J. e. HoLLENBECK,
J. II. JONES,
J. w. PorTs,
G. APABLAsA.
A. +. KERCHEvAL.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-14
Nature and Art.

To be Disposed Of by subscrip-
kion-five glass shades containing
b5 rare and bright colored Califor-
Ia birds; value at $40, $35. 1925, ,$2b,
800 OF 14O ubscribers ut one dollar
Zach. They arc now OIL exhibition
1t Theo. WoIlwebers apOthecary's
btore, Main street. These birds
Fave been collected at great ex-
bense and are mounted and fitted
hp In the most artistic style known
the art. representing the four
asons. They will make pretty
Rh Establishment to room. Call
Md look at them. They were col
Dcted and mounted by Il. I. Scuba
More, collecting taxidermist. The
-fawing to take place at the milli-
Ilery store of the Misses Hammond,
ypring street.