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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-11-06
THE DIGNITY OF OFFICE.

: A Detroiter, who was rusticating in
one OF the wilderness, counties of
Michigan, was one day out hunting
when he came upon hamlet consist.
Ing of . saw-mill, two houses and a
log barn. The sign of "Post-ofice'
greeted his vision over Q door in one
of the houses, and he Investigated.
The Office was an s by 10 room, and
the boxes for mail matter numbered
just four. A written sign on the wall
announced that the mail arrived and
departed once week, and the post
master sat behind a pine table read
Ing the "Postal Guide" and chewing q
sassafras root. a tr
ANY letter for John -?' asked
the Detroiter as he looked around.
The p. NJ. didn't shake his head
and crush the inquirer's hopes all at
once, as some officials do, but slowly
'arose, looked carefully into each one
of the empty boxes, peered into an
old cigar-box on the window sill, and
then answered:
Il don't see anything just nov. but
1t is only four days till the next mail.
Is this a money order Office p con-
tinued the stranger.
Well, no, not exactly, though we
handle considerable money here.
Can 1 get dollars worth of threes
asked the Detroiter, after pause.
iitWell, no, not exactly replied the
official. looking into his wallet. Il
guess / can spare you FIVE or six now
and the rest next eek
There WAS another pause as the
Postmaster yainly tried to make
change for quarter, and the Detroit
er finally remarked:
This isn't rated as q frst-class of
flee, fs it7 'fc'r> -7''''t-
swell. no, not exactly was the con-
fidential reply. Fact is, we don't do
very rushing business here, and some
times 4 think itwould pay me better
! to 60 back to the farm. ~
Il don't suppose you make $50
year here, do you.
Well, no, not exactly, but don't
look at that altogether. The position
that il gives rs in society here must
be taken into consideration you know
The population of the hamlet, in
cluding a tame bear and a dog, was
only thirteen, souls.-[Detroit Free
Press.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-11-06

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 a quarter of century, and
have obtained worldwide reputation
for their virtues. They correct dis
eased action in the several assimila-
tive organs of t6c 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
children. BY their aperient action
they gripe much less than the common
pursatives, and never give pain when
the bowels are not inflamcd. 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-coatins 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 & CO., Lowell, Mass,
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-11-06

AwELL known local preacher in q
suburban town, while instructing a
class of urchins in catechism, told
them that Cod could do everything !;
whereupon one of them asked: Can
God make a rock so big that he can't
lift ltp' The boys question remains
puanswered.-[Ne New York Tribune.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-11-06
TRA0R Macy

/
| stimulants. but is more especially recomm d.
| ed rs an unfailing renkedy for W eakuess Emis-
OF abuse. such as Loss Of Memory,,Uaiver- M
sal Lassitude, Pain in the Rack Dimness
other diseases tha, lead to aaS %an amy
premature grave; all OF which. as rule,
| are first caused by deviating 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 we'll know
the first cause in nearly all cases, is produced
by sexual weakness. The inevitable effects of
overshadow ali the hopes and prospects of life, e.
rendering existence wretched and unbearable.
Very often the unhappy sufferer is tempted to
tirely 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 the record will show that eight
inmates are the IN resnIs Of Nesaon s.e
In placing the Specific Medicine within the
reach of the afnicted. we feel that we are con-
would in giving untold wealth. The poor. sick
invalid. especially those afflicted with Nervous
when placed in the balance with health and its
attending blessings: All over Europe. from
from Asia to our own merry England, thou.
sands can testify to the untoldYalue of the Spe-
Se besn BY its feOW
1t has in years past-and will for generations
to come,,saye 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 scientific preparation,
one which will effect speedy and certain cure
is within their reach, and placed at a price
which all can pay.
The Specific 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 very one.
The Specific Medicine is sold by all druggists
at 81 per package. orlsix packages for IS. will
addressing THE GRAY MEDICINE Co,
No. ~ Mechanics Block. Deeroit, Mich.
Sold in Ravenna by BELDING ARMSTRONG;
also. by L. P. Seymour II Co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-11-06

There is pleasant fiction about the
ideal woman that invests her with an
4 unreal and intangible presence as il
she were the creation of some other
sphere borrowed in the mundane
lie for transitory, chermed exist
ence.
To this end poets chant her praise
In immortal verse sculptors give her
fame In life-like marble; artists work
their souls into the canvass upon which
they recreate her, and the highest
skill Of the civilized world is evoked
In costly laces and fabrics that will
Z add to her loveliness. ..t!
To this is added mysterious charm
Of weakness, dependence; ss if the
beautiful pink and white doll were q
puppet, to be moved only at the own
er's win, or 5 dainty keepsake, TO be
guarded under glass case of con-
servative possessions.
The weakness of women as q favor
ite theme with men who are not thor.
>oughly conscious of their own
strength.
They turn contemptuously away
from the ADVICE of wife or sister, and
keep all their business and plans to
themselves, until q crash comes.
Then they settle back on that weak
ness to help bear the burden, and even
condescend to listen to some plans for
the future and receive sympathy and
help from those weak members of the
family, who work all day and lie
awake all night thinking, planning,
and helping, while the strong man
breaks down.
n.D There is no indication of Weakness,
then.
Some on6 has truly said that a wo.
mans instinct is better than a mans
reason; and when she sees her dear
ones threatened with disaster, she
knows no weakness, but comes up
with all her colors flying.
It is her nature to suffer and be
strong 10 tire herself with much
serving, to give largely out of the
great income of love.
There is q strength of far greater
value than that of bone and muscle, or
even of brain; it is the strength of
womsn's love, which will survive
shame, sorrow, neglect and death for
she will leave it as legacy for her
children.
The weakness is the heroism that
brightens the pages of history and the
hearth of the bumblest home, and will
outiast the mental force and physical
calihSe of the strongest man.
Circumstances have made it necessa-
ry to hedge women with a thousand
conventionalities. They do not prove
her weakness or the need of barriers,
for she can overleap them all if one |
she loves is on the other side and |
sends up cry for help. But il. would |
be well for her did her duties lie Sc
enely within their circamscribed |
limits. The world is full of cheap
protection for women, which does not
Tighten one actual load and this sen.
timental Smoralizing over her weak
ness 10 the cheapest and poorest of all.
1t is base disloyalty, too; for has she
not proved herself, from remote agef,
. patient and faithful yoke-fellow,
strong to do, to suffer, to die for those
she loves2
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-11-06

READ THIS rwloEF thirty drops of ELECTRIC OIL will cure common
One bottle has cured bronchitis " stands recent cured in
tod
seize O from have nearyc
We ehavene,
that
N
TE-Ne krc-Seec and Elet
eveI>
hlesae.s CoBA 6 CO, ,CIevean s'-.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-11-06

LIFE is but a span marriage is q
double team; youth welded TO old
age is tandem and an old bachelor
Q sulky.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-11-06

WHEN you see lady wearing five
or Six finger-riDgs over her kid gloves
you may know that she is travelling n
her brass.-lF Free Press,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-11-06

The highest mountain gives the
finest view, but give us little one for
ascent.-[B Boston Post.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-11-06

WHEN alone watch your thoughts !;
in your family your temper; in com.
pany your tongue.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-11-06
Wagon Making and
Repairing.
O. 5. BUZZEII

"OULD inform the people of Porta ee conn.
w ty that he is prepared to manufactures Ali
kinds of LUMBER and SPRING WAEONo
and to do general repairing promptly and II,
the best manner. Also, HORSE SHOEINC and
GENERAL BLACKSMITHING.
Prices from 1c to 20 per cent below arv
hefetolore charged in this region. 70 rcash.
Works on Main Street, West Of c. 6 p. r. r.
Depot. .
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-11-06
NOTICE.
NOTICE..

NOTICEis is hereby given that on the 22nd day
IN of September. 1873: petition was filled in
the Probate Court of Portage County, Ohio,
praying for the establishment of a Special School
District at the Center of w indham Township
in said County, to extend one mile each way
from the center on the public roads and to in
clude within its territory sixteen Of the origin
al Lots of said Township. to-wit: Nos. IS, Sc.
And that the Commissioners will meet to deter
mine said matter at the School House on Lot 81
at the Center of said Township. ON Monday, the
GIDEON SEYMOUR.
Sept 2srd. 1875. 5Ts-6w. Probate Judge.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-11-06
TRAINS WESTWARD.

Trans NO. and II on main line run daily
and ~ between Cincinnati and NewYork daily
Hotel Coach on trains No. and ~, between
Chicago and New York daily, via Mansficld
Train No: connects at Mansfield with Pitts.
burg, Fort Wayne Chicago Railroad for Chi
cag6 Milwaukee,, Omaha and all points in the
Northwest; at Meadville. Union and CORY for
Oil Regions; and at jamestown for Buffalo and
Niagara Falls; at Salamanca for Rochester
and Mt Binghamton for Albany.
Close connections at Cincinnati with trains
for the South and West.
No "stop-over" allowed upon local tickets.
Local passengers must purchase ticketst to their
first stopping place. and may then repurchase
from that point to destination.
Passengers for Chautauqua Lake should, on
arrival at Lake View, take the Steamers Of the
" Peoples Line. the "Mayville" !" Grifiith - or
"W. b. Shattnc" which run IN direct connec-
ton with trains on this road for all points on
the Lake.
w. B. SHATTUC,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
CINCINNArI,O o.
p. d. COOPER
General Superintendent,
CLEVELAND. O.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-11-06

IT verged on the paradoxical to be
compelled to pay ten cents at the gate.
and then hear the minister shouting
and the choir singing. Salvation free.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-11-06

FROM A PROMINENT VETERINARY SUR
GEON.
Mr.. VIM. M. GILES, Chemist, Sir:
have practiced extensively in Europe
and America, and your new discovery,
Liniment Iodide of Ammonia, sur
passes anything ever used for splints,
strains, lameness in the limbs or shonl-
ders, weakness across the kidneys,
wind gals, and hard, bony swellirgs
on the joints. 1t is truly marvellous.
Yours very truly,
RALPH OGLE,
Veterinary Surgeon, $50 w. 25th St.,
N. Y.
Sold by all Druggists. Send for
pamphlet. DR.. GILES,
12O West Broadway, N. Y.
Trial size 25 cents.
For sale by E. P. Brainerd s. Son,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-11-06

Are the most
effective and
congenial pur-
gativo ever dis
covered. They
are mild, but
fe ctual in
tn ir era-
tion, moving
the bow e l 8
surely and
without pain
Although gen.
tie in their op-
Grafton, they
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-11-06

Ravenna, March 90 Is7B
Mr.. o; RUzzELL: Dear Sir: My Wagon tha
iPurchased of you about two years ago must
cknowledge is much better than Il axnected
6eing Of medium size. thought it too Light Tor
my business; but it is just right runslight Ind
easy, and have often carried on il I<OO bricks
,fom my kiln. 1t will carry eight thousand
sounds, and has never cost me one cent for re-
pairs Yours truly, B.F CARIS
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-11-06
THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY,
Gray's Specific Medicine.

Cures P0lptto-
.tiOns Nervous
TremOrs, Ner-
vOus Debility,
J and all Nervous
PrOstrati o n O.,
which are pro-
duced in mauy
cases by an over.
indul g e nee in
the use of tObac-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-11-06
Ayers Cathartic Pills,

Tor all tho purposes of Family Physic !;
1 4ndioestion i Foi SUssen1ss; stn@aab RreafS'
Headache, Erysipelas, Rheuma-
tism, Eruptions and Skin Diseases,
aefMss Wor1na MssureI04pay, Ipsy, IumG1s' = nin'
ner Pill, for purifying the Blood,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-11-06
Shalersville, March q. Isw

ME u s: BUzzELL. Dear Sir lin the fail al
s69 Ipurchased of you aIicht wagon. Weirht
Hitn box on. 532 pounds. tits thimble skein
Wnlch think is the easiest running wageri-
ose have frequently drawn 600 poundsC
on 1t at one time. All the expense that ~
upon lt Tor the first twelve years was forset.
shs tire once. Yours, with respect,
S. 6. ELDRIDGE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-11-06

Ravenna. March II, 1875.
Mh .. g. BUzzELL: Dear Strive have beep
TWO years in our lumber yard often loafiinef
with one thousand feet OF green hemlock an
OAK, and we think it the best and easiest rn,
ning gon we ever had. 1t will carry eO0v
ps.s No mas never cost us one dollar for repairs
tor that time. Yours, truly,
Z. SUTHERLAND d co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-11-06
also have for sale
23 VILLAGE LOTS.

Wen located on high rolling ground. and In the
most most pleasant and growing part of the town.
" III be sold cheap and on easy terms.
an. 6. 1875 S32
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-11-06
COAL! COAL!

0RDERS EOk COAL LEFT AT MY RES
~ IDENCE on Day street will receive prompt
ttention. S. r. STURDEVANT
Oct2S 1878.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-11-06
RS. & A. p. LACEY, Attorneys,

W d. z.
Any person desiring information az to the
Standing and responsibility of the members of
tne nrm will, on request, be furnished with q
Satisfactory reference in his vicinity or Con.
gressional district
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-11-06

SOLD ny ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-11-05
A nlocL.ae .hnt shou a be Rnised.

The egress from the system of waste material
through the natural channels should be rendered
free, without loss of time, when blockade Is pro
duced by an attack of constipation, disorder which
If il becomes chronic is productive of serious bodily
mischief. Jaundce, severe headaches, nausea, dys
pepsia, the usual concomitants of the malady men
iiomed all indicate that the bodily functions
terally interfcred with. Hostetters Btters Is par
ticularly cfcacious in cases of this sort, ana rem
dcrs the habit of body perfectly regular. lts med
cine greatly to be preferred to drastic cathartcs,
which yell calculated to drench, but unhapply
also 10 weaken the intestines. We say unhappiy,
since such medicines are the favorite resource OF
many i'll advised persons, who resort to them upon
the most trivial occasion, and greatly to their dis
comfort IN Il iuiury.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-11-05
"Frightening nvalids.

The popular impression, strengthened by
some scientific opinions, that consumption
cannot lie cured, has no doubt FASTENED the
death of many invalids, by dcpriving them of
the cons olation of hope Persons afflicted with
pcctoral disease should be supported by every
assurance of cure, not alarmed by the
gloomy. forebodng countenances of those
around. For our part, we do not believe that
consumption is incurablc, and let physicians
theorizc as they will, we have a mass of evil
dcnce to prove that persons having all the
symptoms of consumption, cough, deep,
bloody expectoration, pain and oppression,
sore throat, diarrhGa. night sweats, burning
fever. &C.. have hccn permanently cured by
'Dr. Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild
Cherry This old standard remedy pre-
pared only by DIR. Swayne & Son, Philadel-
phia. Price 20 cents and 81, or six bottles
for So. The large size is the most ecOnomi-
cal. Sold by all prominent druggists.
GEO. c. GOODWIN & Co., Boston. Whole
sale agents. = octl5-teod&wu
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-11-05
General News.
PARKER.

A telephone was worked successfully the
other day between Syracuse and Buffalo, a
distance of l6S miles.
When Douglass Jerrold heard society
bore speaking of a song that ''always carried
him away" when he heard it, Jerrold simply
asked if some one present would please to sing
it.
Among the attractions of the recent Dairy
Show in London was an American milking
pail, which supplies seat for the mixer and
spout and strainer for the milk, and which
cannot be kicked over, because the mixer
sits on the cover.
Eight years ago man who was ready to be
married was sentenced to the Western Penn
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-11-05

There cannot be the least doubt -
says the Machas Republican, 'but the
sham complaints in several cases of alleged
bribery in Washington county were part
of settled conspiracy of the opposition to
manufacture capital to form an excuse for
the Governor and Councilt to withhold GER
tificates of election from the Senators and
other elective county officers in Washing
ton county. The summary squelching Of
one of the complaints by a democratic
Justice. and OF the others by the Grand
Jury, will have a SOLDERING effect upon
their too prolific imaginations.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-11-05

The Portland Argus is not yet ready, il
appears, to join the conspirators who are
plotting the capture of the State govern
ment by revolutionary and unconstitution-
al methods. But the idea which it advanc-
es that no movements have been made
looking to the counting out of the repub-
can majority in House and Senate is ride
nlouS in view of the fact that they are
bruited far and wide in democratic news
papers and discussed in the most public
places. The Argus must have been asleep
during the last month.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-11-05
Mr.. Blaine In Music Hall, Boston.

As General Devens took his seat he was
given three cheers, and three more rousing
cheers were given when, moment after, the
presiding officer introduced the Hon James
G. Blaine who had during the speech of Gen.
Devens entered the hall. As Mr.. Blaine
arose, in addition to the cheers, he was greet
ed by the audience rising almost en- masse
and swinging their hats and canes, while the
ladies entered into the enthusiasm of the oc-
cason and waved their handkerchiefs. This
was continued until Mr.. Blaine mOtioncd
with his hand for order Trarefler.
Lawyers of profound learning and good address,
honest and Jealous In their devotion to their clients
interests have after with the equity all
their side lost, because OF the juries on which
democrats are not drawn. In such cases as these,
jurymen. sheriff and judge stand In the baneful
shadow Of petty partisanshp, and justice is hidden
in its bighting shade. In no department of the gov
ernment can this evil of parsanssip be more perni-
cousy used than in the Judiciary, the machinery for
the administration Of justice Good lawyers in
Maine have lost and their clients have suffered
simply because the advocates differed in political
opinion from their colleagues; they were under the
unlioly law Of democracy Cases have been lost be-
cause Of the influence Of the administrative depend
ens upon the courts directly indirectly against the
lawyers.-Boston Globe, copied into Maine Stan
ddrd.
So foul libel, upon the administration Of
justice in the courts of this State, should not
be suffered to pass unnoticed. As practic-
ing lawyer in this State deem it my duty
to refute the above base falsehood. No
one knows better than the editor of the
Standard who published the above state
ment copied from the Globe, that
no discrimination is practised for politi, al
reasons in drawing jurors to serve in cur
courts. Mr.. Pillsbury has practiced law a
good many years in strong republican coun-
ties, and we venture the assertion that he
would not dare make the statement publicly
that he ever lost case "because of a jury on
which democrats were not drawn;'' but he is
willing for political effect to give publicity in
his paper to the vile statement of the Globe
to that effect. Names judges are not all re-
publcans but they are all of them high
minded. honorable gentlemen, and no lawyer
of respectability in the State can be found
who will intimate--much less assert-that he
ever lost or won case, directly or Indirect
ly, through or by the aid of any one of our
judges, for political consideration or auy
other consideration save the performance of
the duty imposed upon them by the laws of
the State.
Nowhere can be found more upright, just,
and honorable courts than those of the Pine
Tree State.
The low fling at our judges and juries
comes fittingly from the Globe, re-echoed by
the Maine Standard. TO what depths of
mcanness will not the coalition in this State
descend in order to perpetuate themselves in
power?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-11-05

The article which we copy from the
Portland Advertiser in regard to the du.
ties of the Governor and Council in count.
ing tie votes for senators and representa-
tiyes, was prepared by Mr.. Hopkins, au
thor of the recently published supplement
fary Digest of the Decisions of the Su
preme Judicial Court.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1879-11-05

The committee of the Executive Coun-
ell on the counting Of the votes returned
to the Secretary OF States Office, began
yesterday the work of tablulating and ar
ranging the same. The public will have
to wait until the next session of the Coun-
Gil TO learn what conclusions are reached.