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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 2l.-Thts evening
between fifty a,lt' sfxty persons assembled pur-
sun'it To GalI for mGctiny Of all persona favor
lug the nomination OF Pruhibstlon!st State
ticket. Prof. George W. llass, OF tic state
University was made Chairman, and tic Rev. 7.
a. Goodwin, OF the Prohibition League, acted NJ
Secretary. As soon as the mecling WIS opened
row beuan By certain persons representing
Hamilton, Knox, md otler- countiest who bud
been instructed to defeat independent uomina-
tions. Ihey wero ruled out by tho Chair
man, who satd tho meeting was oulY for
the friends Of independent political action.
Tile malcontcnts Withdrew. to tho rear
part Of tho hnlt, md made 80 much disturb
anco That tho police were csllcd in. when Col.
John n. Ray askcd all who wcro opposed to
mixing temperance and politics to follow him,
and about two-thlrds Of the crowd left to
Secretary Of State Curry as Chairman, and were
addressed BY Curry, Judge French, Of Dela-
ware, Judge Huntington, and aihers. Aeain8t
HE proposed scsion Of tic Prohibition League
resolutions. Tho prohihltlonsts remained, md
agreed unon thu following ticket; For Gov
ernor, KyIani r: Bfown,,, OF Marion
County; Llcnscnant-0oyeruor, tho Rev. j. V.
State, Abrnhan Spanhawer, Of tfrcenc County;
Treasurer, William 3. Hubbard, Of hlartott
County; Auditor, Jeremiah Letter, OF Fulton
County. Spatnhnwcr und Letter uru Democrats.
They adopted a lenEthy address to tue people
OF the State, arguing the necessity Of intlc-
pendent political ucti0n II temperance men eyer
expect to accomplish anything. Nothing can be
expected vi tic Republican or Democratic
parties. Resolutions were adopted to make
complete CANVASS Of tho stnte for Prohibition,
ai.l To demand Prohibttory law Of the next
and all succeeding Legislatures, but IN tho
meantime, to accept the best constitutional
tncasurcs they eau obtain for abrldging liquor
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Ink beun excluded from nll schools on account
Ut tits color, a,ul Ills mystery uf printed t,nller
,yas duo to hls own Efforts. lie always snoke Il,
lhs kinlcst terms VI pr, Dyer a,u! l.. c. I.
Freer, who were tho frtcuda VI bis ruec. tu TN
!nE. Onu day tls tuld him that hi would tu It
No lonGcr,-that hu must learn to wr!tu hitnse!f
10 this Joncs attributed his first eNurts III tint
direction.
From thu outset slr, Jones vas = prominent
man among ulu colnred penple ii Chicugu, AMI
In tho lftl.E-up OF hts tnre. Ills house was 4
.rendezyoua fur Abollttonlsts biHsk ulltl WHITE
u station on tho underground railway. uni he
used to help lnsilY u fuglttge OH his way 10
Canada. JDAn BTuwu frequently stopped there
ous q Muru oyvasions. It Ii believed talketi over
with Mr. Joucs Its proposed rnld into
wii!ch Mr.. Jsrrs winged continual war
was thn blaek laws of llltnols, which
bucks until long after the cloae Ut tts KB-
*Aslton. In 1851 to published All ub1e address
70 the pcopla III Illinois. to uoy. Yntrs nn. tbs
Legislature, urging tho repeal Of tles0 statutes.
But WAe atteuuils to all> tliese thlngs hu
was
NOT S.0i.EcTFUf. or Ills AUstNEss,
and bofuro tlp fire hail improved tuuI estatu
which was worth ssa,Uxl II" owned lie build
tnE No. ll9 DelrD0rn street where l!o has cAr-
Rid OF, tbs tai!orln. busness for 10 many
years, the housa whurc te lived, md also sey.
erat otkcr dwellings Tie tire tteatroycd gut,d
IDEAL olshf& property, but lle was worth ut the
til,e VI hts death about sd0, ,tHDor 80, ,a0O.
lb7l w tho RehutItralt nnsl DuMocFatic Central
Committees, Al4tl 1t ruMe t0 setct!.s t[trcn
County Commissioners, 1Uues Wis proposed by
thr kepubras1s nsla unanimously uyreplea by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-02
HOUSE,.

The House of Representatives is composed of
Isl members. The political complexion of the
present House is as follows
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1t is with unfeigned pleasure that we present
the members of the le i,'ature of 1879 and our
patrons generally with Volume Eight of the Bio
graphical sketches. When we undertook the
work in 1872, we had not the slightest idea that it
would attain its prese Mt and popularity
l. has his year a circula ion in pamphlet and
Daily Of some eight thou. and copies. copy
right was secured several wears since Our thanks
are extended TO members for their valuable help in
the difficult task of compilation, and to our breth-
ren Of the press for their kindly and helpful no.
iices. We have been more successful in procuri
vital statistics his year, Than in any previous year
II mss he understood that the skeche here given
are not au'obiographies, but have been compiled
by the editor from material gathered rot only
from the members but f ON various others urces
We have arranged the Bogra phes alphabetically,
and given n recstitulation of ages, occupation or
profession, religion, politics, &c, preceding the
Biographies of each branch.
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Weekly Kennebec Journal,

Published Wednes esday morning, Is the largest
folio paper in the state containing political
tices, agricultural and scientific matter, tales, poetry
anecdotes, household matter markets, &c, sc.
Terms, 81 per dnnutn in ddrdRce.
Transient Advertisements, 800 per inch for first
week so cents per week for earh subsequent insertion
special Notices, $3.50 per inch for first week so
cents per week for each subsequent week.
Business Notices, in reading columns, 20 cents per
line for first Insertion 10 cents per line for each sub
sequent Insertion.
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Daily Kennebec Journal,

Issued every morning except SUNDAYS. II contains
the latest by telegraph and mail gives reports
of Markets, and has carefully prepared political aud
local articles and "A generous amount OF farming,
home aud miscellaneous reading with full compa-
tiOu of state news.
Terms, 81 per gHaum in ddrdnce s. If payment
is not made within the year. Single copies 5cents, TO
be had at the bookstores and at this office.
Advertisements inserted on reasonable terms Rates
may be had on application at this office.
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ANDREWS ALBERT g., corni h. National
Greenback, Universalist, la avyer, married: age 81
Born in Free DOM n H.; educated at the public
schools and academies e North Pa,sonsfeld and
Efinqham, \. H. Never held office. Formerly
a republican
ATWOOD. JAMES n, Livermore Centre Ma.
tonal G,eenhsck, in favor of al kind, of religion
that will elevate msnkii to a higher and nohler
life, farmer and machnist, married; age 80. Born
ia Liye,more, and attended school there. In the
army during the rebellion. three years; one year
in 9TH Me. Rcgt, and two years in 81 Me. Cavalry
Never sought Office. Formerly republican.
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WAIT WILLIAM W., DiXfeld, fOxford countv)
Republican, Congregationalist, farmer and lum-
herman, married; age "a. Born in Dixfeld, and
educated at the town and high schools. Has held
the various town offices, and taken an active part
for many wears in agricultural pursuits. Has had
considerable experience in settling estates Mem
Der of the House Of Representatives in 1866 and
1877. Always republican.
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We have returns from all but five members,
land the names and politics of these are put in
their proper place in these sketches). OF the
members from whom we have complete returns,
the following facts are collated The oldest mem
ber is Rufus Gibbs, Esq, of Bridgton, who is rs /;
the next Oldest George II. Robbins, Esq, of East
port. ". The youngest member is Albion II.
Chase. Esq, of Canaan, who is 81; the next
youngest j., |. 2. Newton, Esq. of Moose River.
Five of The members between 20 and 80 years
of age thiriy-two between 30 and 40 iftv-f five
are between 40 and so, Thirty eight between so and
60. twelve between 60 and 70, and four between
20 and so. All but nine of the members were
born in this State; siXty-fve are natives of the
towns which they now represent, showing which
we have been unable to make in past wears
Forty-six have had legislative experience. Eleven
received collegiate education, thirty-eght an
academical education, and the remainder were ed
ucated in the common and high schools. There
but fourteen single men in the lower branch.
Scarcely a nameable profession or occupation is
uurepresented, the farmers, as usual, standing at
the bead of the list. Politically, there are in the
House 80 democratic greenbackers, % republican
greenbackers and five greenbackers who have not
reported their antecedents. Thirty-ive of the
members have always been republican, and nine
always democratic.
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Biographical.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES
OF THE
MEM BEERS OF THE
SENATE AN. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE:

Giving Name, Residence, Politics. Relig-
ion, Occupation or Profession, Age,
Birthplace. Where Educated. Official
Positions held, and Principal Events i'm
the Life Of Each.
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Sen ATE.

The oldest member at the boad is Hon. Noah
Barker of Penobscot, who is II the next oldest,
Hon. William Grindle Of Hancock, who is 50. The
youngest member is Hon. Francis W. Redlon of
Oxford, who is %; the next youngest, Hon. John
F. Ferguson of York, who is 81. One of the
members is between 20 and 80 years of age, seven
between 80 and 40, six between 40 and So twelve
between so and 90, four between 60 and 20, and
one between 20 and 80. The members are all
natives of the State with the exception Of two.
aud one was born out Of the country. Twelve
were born in The towns ia which they now reside
Five are graduates Of colleges fourteen received
an scademical education, and the remainder had
only the advantages afforded by the district, or
common and high schools. Twentv-ihree have
bad legislative experience. There are sim
gle men. Other statistics given follows:
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Gbe 1sennebst sournal.

Published at AUGUSTA, MAINE, Water Street foot
of Court, by SPBAGUE, OWEN 4 NASH.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-01


stimulants. but is more especially recom,n d.
ed as an unfailiu remedy Tor W Weakness. .Emis-
sions and all diseases that follow as sequence
sal Lassitude. Pain in the Back Dimness
Of Vision. Premature Old Age. and many
. premature grave; all Of which. us rule
are first caused by devlating from the path of
nature and over indulgencies Of the generative
es ali over the world. annually die with social
cd consumption; but medical men we'll know
the first cause, in nearly all cases, Is produced
by sexual weakness. The inevitable effects of
crInatOrrh0, or Nervous Debility is to
s
Very often the unhappy sufferer Is tempted to
commit suicide; in some cases the mind is en-
tirely destroyed; and insanity and idlocy with
an early grave closes the scene. ANY one who
doubts the vast number of intellects ruined by
Asylumns. and the record will show that eight
Of every ten of the cases of insanity among their
inmates are the G result 81 Nervous Dissnse
reach of the afflicted. we feel that we are con-
ferring II greater act of benevolonce than we
invalid. especially those afflicted with Nervous
Diseases. too well know the vanity of wealth
se% Attending biessnss s as All oVer @ Europe rom
frozen Norway to the vine-clad hills of Italy,
from Asia TO our own merry England, thou
cifc Medicine. ny its timely use many = fellow
being has been saved from premature grave.
to come-save thousands from years Of anguish,
pain and suffering. Set the afflicted take war
ming before it is too late, delays are dangerous.
An old, well tried and scientift: preparation.
one which will effect speedy and certain cure
is within their reach. and placed at . price
I The specidc S cid Medicine is the result Of 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 every one.
The Specific Medicine is sold by all druggists
ct 81 per package. orsix packages for s.. or will
addressing THE GRAY MEDICINE Co,
No. 10 Mechanics Block. Detroit Mich
Sold in Ravenna by BELDING & ARMSTRONG;
also. by l.. p. Seymour 4 Co.
%
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-01


are stin the most thorough and search
ing cathartic medicine that can be
emnloved: cleansing the stomach and
bowels. and even the blood. In small
doses Of one pill day, they stimulate
the digestive organs and promote vlg-
Ofous health.
~ AYERS PILLS have been known for
more than o quarter OF Q century, anu
have obtained q worldwide reputation
for their virtues. They correct ois-
eased action in the several assimia-
composed that distractions within
their. range can rarely Withstand or
eyade them. Not only do they cure
the everyday complaints of every
body. but also formidable and danger
ous diseases that have bafiled the best
of human skill. While they produce
powerful effects, they are, at the same
time. the safest and best physic for
children. BY their aperient action
y they grippe much less than the common
purgatives, and never give pain when
the bowels are not inf1amed. They
reach the vital fountains Of the blood,
and strengthen the system by freeing
1t from the elements of weakness.
Adapted to all ages and conditions
in all climates, containing nelther
calomel nor any deleteriOus druS,
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 arlse
from their use in any quantity.
PREPARED BY
DR.. ]. C. AVER l. CO., Lowell, Mass.
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
SOLD by ALL DRUGGISTS EvERYWHkRk
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-01

IHArE . iii. A iii has got no man
ners. He amt no gentleman. He is
an introoder; don't send no kard, nor
Ak an introduckshun, nor don't knock
at the front door, and never thinks OF
taking of his hat. Fnst you kno he
IL in bed with you and up your nose
tho wat he wants there is . mistry,
and he invites hisself to breakfast and
site down In your butter i'thont brush
ing his pants. / hate I'll. Darn q fli.
-[Josh Biliiags,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-01

Plants are often frosted through
neglect and allowed to die through
ignorance. Those that have been
quite severely nipped may be saved if
treated rightly The proper way is,
when the frost has been partially dried
out of them, naturally, to drench them
with cold water from q fne-nosed
watering-pot, and Immediately COW
er again and let them SO remain until
they regain their natural color. When
they are removed, clip off all such
parts as are blackened. AS seon as It
is discovered that q plant has been
touched by frost, remove it to q cool
room, and. on. no account suffer the
sun to shine on it. If they can be coy-
cred so as to exclude air as well as
light, it is better still. Dahlias, cam
nas and the like need not be removed
u: til the frosts are severe enough to
blacken the leaves.-[Herald.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-01
HEAVE POWDER.

have compounded a Heavc Powder which
warrant to be the hest ever oTered-and If nv
directions are followed will perform what {
claim for it. My % years experience in the
care of horses has developed to me the proper
Treatment, and my Powder meets great want.
rs 1t is IIeave Powder-not Condition Pow
der. No man having horses needing treatment
for lIcaves should be without this Kennedy IL
does not interfere with the supply of all the
water q horse may need. Four ounces, with d. :
rections. 81. 90. Address o. W,COY. :
- 5f1 T- P-O Box 597. Ravenna o. !.
Sold at Watcrman's. 5a9-4w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-01

Who has not heard Of Frank Har-
denbprglsof Of the 9th Auenue Theatre,
New York, lRag Money Jim in
'PiqueO. He says, | always use Giles
Liniment Iodide Ammonia; it is a
wonderful remedy for pain, especially
infianm matory rheumatism, sore throat,
enlarged joints and varicose veins,
from which l suffered, was cured by
its use.
Sold by all Druggists. Send for
pamphlet. ,...~..f., DR. GILES,
120 West Broad way, N. Y.
Trial size 25 cents.
For sale by E. p. Brainerd & Son.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-01
LEGAL NOTICE.

Peter Scott, whose place of residence is un-
known. is hereby notified that Alice Scott did
on the 14th day OF April. 1879. hle her petition
in the once Of the Clerk of Common Pleas Court
within and for the County OF Portage and State
Of Ohio. charging said Peter Scott with gross
neglect Of duty. extreme cruelty, and adultery,
and asking that she may be divorced from said
alimony. and other proper relief. Said petition
will stand for hearing at the next term of said
Court. ROCKWELL q IL ATFlELD,
Att'ys for petitioner.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-01

"ILLIAM FORSYTH. whose place of res
somewhere in the state Of Pennsyiva is
hereby notified that1NIary Forsyth did on tho
18th day of March. 1879. fle her petition In the
within and for the County of Portage and State
OF Ohio charging said William Forsyth with
more than three years last past. and asking that
she may he divorced from said William. for rea-
sonable alimOny and for restoration OF maiden
name. Said petition will stand for hearing at
the next term of said Court
ROCKWELL h HATFIELD,
Att'ys for petitioner.
March 1sth 1879. b51-6w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-01

SoNa bysa lawyer-'Ohi whisper
what thou fee.list.' ~
A NAN cutting Castillo soap with a
cast. steel knife shows the fitness OF
things.
AN Oil citizen terms summer
'.haughty spirit because it goeth be-
iere fall.
So CLOSE is the sympathy between
night and day, that after one falls the
MANAeERs of gymnasiums would
have us believe that spring. g.board is
a board Of health. ,sssI
!. The Pope has sent 5000 lires to the
relief of the Hungarian sufferers. The
lire is q coin, not q sewing.machine
agent.-[Danbury News.
The new Pension bill should have
provided that . man shot in the back
should not receive his back pension
money.-[New Orleans Picayune.
The foundation for the meanest man
is laid when q small boy turns the
worm-hole in an apple for his COM
panion to bite from.
A KHoKuK Qa.) picking establish
ment adyertises for 100000 heads OF
cabbage, and the New London Tele-
gram says: 'Ge West, young man,
60 West
AN Oil City poet sends us some
verses beginning, Now, inspiration.
seize my music Hence the reason
that we call our waste. basket 'inspira.
tion.-[Oil City Derrick.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-01
RuckIen,s Arn,c. saive.

Bucklenss Armica Salve.
The BEST SALvE in tho world, for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all kinds Of Skin
Eruptions. This Salve is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction in every
case or money refunded. Price 25
cents per box. IN
q For sale by E. p. BRAINKRD & Sow,
Ravenna. t1t1
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-01
LEGAL NOTICE.

CARvIL II. TREADWAY and Mary N
" Treadway. whose residence is TO plaintiff
unk nown, will take notice that Eliza e. Day, of
the County Of Portage and State Of Ohio. did on
the 23d day Of March, 1879. file her petition in
the Court OF Common Pleas In said County
against the said defendants. setting forth that
said Carvil H. Treadway and Mary NJ Tread
way gave q mortgage to Dennis G. Day on viii
l.ge lot No; 9. in Phelps Second Addition to the
Village of Ravenna, in said Portage County, to
secure the payment OF $3.50 co. according to GER
tain notes referred to in said mortgage; and
H. Treadway gave his other note for $50 90 to
Dennis e. Day and that on the Och day of De-
cember. 1875. Dennis e. Day endorsed and deliv-
cred all of said notes and mortgage to said
plaintiff; and praying that an account OF the
dealings of said parties In and about said prem
ises be taken, and tn 1t said Carvil H. Treadway
pay the sum of money now claimed to lc due
with interest at per cent on the q rst three
notes and mortgage, amounting to $404 oO, or
that said premises be sold to pay the same. Said
defendants are notified to appear and answer
said petition on or before the 18th day of May
next. ELIZA f. DAY,
By 8. u. NORTON. her Attorney.
March 70. 1879. 652-6w.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-01

WHEN you see yOung man sitting
beside . much s banged or sfrizzed'
young lady in q railroad car or theater
and his arm sort of finstinctivelycr.wls
around the top of her seat in close
proximity to her necklace and back
hair. vou nay feel assured that he is
not her brother. And the chances are
then one in q hundred that they are
married.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-01

odd age 10 generally much worn
everywhere. =
, Evss walking suit in Eden was
even much lighter than those worn at
Gilmore's garden.
il Uneasy lie the heads wearing crowns
in = Europe,-especially in Germany
and Russia. -; NJ. .t''tl.
Purses should be worn full on the
body. "a
Suits Of China material are rather
hardware for this ohangeable climate.
Pies, this spring, are cut quarterlng
and diamond-pointed.
The principal style in gentlemen's
spring hats is to pay for them in ad-
| vance.
7Hand-cuds are much worn by tour
lists to Sing Sing.
Impecuuieus acauaintances and
poor relatives may be cut short. =
Siippers are less common since the
ice ha,- melted from the pavements.
.,Furs are often. useful to hide nm
healthy skins. b
Mahogany and rosewood suits ap-
propriate for people who persist In
dyeing may be had at the undertakers'
Clocks are becoming to stockings,
but more useful in steeples.
The fashionable color for belle q
Holsters this season is red. p es3A
Large rents are now common in ex'
pensive suits Of rooms.
John Kellywears smile OF douo'
and defiance.
Everybody's TROUSERS are wearing
out.-[New York Graphic.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-01
NOTICE.

TABEZ s. .THOMPKINS. who is supposed te
will take notice that Lucinda Lawson. Of the
County Of Trumbull. in the State of Ohio. did
on the 2Oth day of March. 1879. hlc her petition
the County of Portage. and State Of Ohio. against
the said Jabez s. Thompkins, defendant. setting
forth that in 1868. at the February Term of Por.
tage County Common Please Court she recover.
ed against him q Judgment for the sum Of $795. 4:
That there is now due her from him on said
Judgment the sum of $363. 80 with interest from
May 4th. 1868. That said Judgment is dormant
and that the same may be revived.
Defendant is required to answer by May 10th
1873. or judgment will be revived.
LUCINDA LAWSON.
By CHARLES Is. NEWTON, her Atty
March 2lst. 1879. 552-6W.