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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-01-09


saw an honest farmer trimming ar
Usage hedge over in Henry County
1t Is very peculiar operation, and
listened with a great deal of interest
say listened, because the interesting
feature of trimming hedge consists
not SO much in what the farmer does
as in what he says. The honest far
mer had crooked knife on the end OF
hoe-handle. He stuck this into the
hedge and gave it jerk.
Then he said:
'Ah.'
Then he jerked again and down
came hedge switch. Then he said i:
'Ah-h!'
Then he took hold of the withered
switch and drew it away from the
hedge. Then he put his thumb in his
mouth, and stood ON one foot and
said:
'Ah h-H.H!v
Then he once more unto the breach.
dear friends, made another prod with
his hook, and said loudly:
Gee wbigp
Then he jerked at a wicked looking
branch with his hook, and roared:
Great snakesp
Then he pulled out crooked branch,
50 full of thorns that it made young
Jack ache to look at it, and when he
stumbled over it, and it wrapped It's
elf around his legs, he stood still for a
second, then dropped his hook, lifted
his hands to heaven, and screamed:
80 bloody murder!'
The next rake he made he brought
whole top of hedge-plant with five
or six branches right down on his
back. Then be threw his hedge-hook
clear across q ten-acre field, opened
his mouth thrice in voiceless gasp,
spread his arms out and fell down fl at
On his face. dug his toes into the turf,
drummed on the turf IN agony with his
clenched fists, and walled like a storm
of wrath:
so! dad essentially Take him off
Somebody take him Off
When he got up he said 1 seemed
interested i'm hedge-trimming, and he |
would teach me how to do it myself. |
l said no, L wouldn't try to learn; |
would like TO know how, but was
TOO awfully lazy.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-01-09
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

NOTICE is hereby given that Sealed Propos
IN ais will be received by the Commis toner's
Of Portage County, Ohio, up to February 81.
1879. twelve O'Clock, noon. for an Iron Truss
HoyIe's Mill. in Decrfield Township Extreme
length OF Bridge, about one hundred and nine
feet. to have nine Pannels, and one Roadway
fourteen feet in width. bidders to furnish
plans, specifications and strain sheets. The
party receiving the award will enter into good
and sufficient Bond. to acceptance of Commits
sioncrs, for fulfllment Of contract.
The commissioners reserve the right to reject
any and all bids, and will be in session Februa-
ry Sd. 1879, to open Proposals and award Con-
tract.
By order of the Commissioners.
WIN. GRINNELL, Auditor.
Dec. 90 1878. 5404w,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-01-09
INSURANCE AGENCY.

IwoNla announce to the people of Ravenna
end vicinity that have opened an oii:c- in
SWiit uhdinS, over the Jewcirv Store of
W ait; Dewey Il 20. represent the following
sound and reliable Insurance Companies:
Cooper, of Dayton, O.,
f., M. q M, of Hamilton, o. ,.
y efferson, of Steubenvillc. O..
Ohio, of Dayton, O.,
Lycoming, Muncy, Pa, Mut'l.
Buckeye, Shelby, o., Mutual.
". l.. COOLsF5N.
Ravenna. March 80. 1s?h .s4tr
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-01-09
A NEW ssEXCELSIOk.D -

Oil City Derrick.
1t was about half past seven O'Clock
in the evening when a youth created
something Of a sensation by passing
through an Alpine village, in driv-
ing snow-storm, carrying banner,
upon which was inscribed the strange
, device, Excelsior His brow was
sad, but his eye (according to all ac-
counts he had but one eye) flashed
like a falchion from its sheath, while
he pushed on, looking neither to the
right nor the left, but not forgetting
to call loudly, 'ExcelsiorI' At first
the villagers thought he had been
drinking, and a policeman was started
on his track; but, finding there was
nothing disorderly in the boys con-
duct, he was permitted to go on his
way unmolested. In happy homes
the young fellow saw the light of
household fires gleam warm and Chez
ry, although coal was away up out of
all reason, as it always is in cold
weather; above, the spectral glaciers
shOne, and from his lips escaped a
sigh that was heard all over town, to
this effect, Excelsior
TRY not the pass the old man said !:
1--we lived here for ninety years I'm
the oldest inhabitant, an 1 never saw
the signs more favorable for big
storm. Besides, the roarin' torrent is
wide and deep, an if you get across
you can't get back for a week, unless
you go around by Rabbit-hash and
cross on the bridge. Take my advice,
young feller, an stop over night ;
you'll find the Washington right over
the way, the cheapest house in town.
Shall 1 take your baggage?' The boy
turned up another street, indicating
that he intended to climb the hill, on
the west side of the town.
oh, stay the maiden said, sand
rest your weary head upon this breast
And right here the conduct of the
young man became inexplicable. He
did not accept the maiden s invitation,
although che was comely, about 16
years of age, and evidently belonged
to the best society. He simply said
that he was in a hurry, and would
probably stop the next time he was
in town. The maiden passed into the
house, slammed the door, and re-
to her mother that if she ever
offered to assist man in distress again
she hoped she might be blessed. The
young lady was quite indignant in
deed.
Beware the pine-tree's withered
branch! beware the
ooh, give us rest!' screamed the
boy, who was getting out of patience,
and the well-meaning peasant retired |
without completing the warning.
which was no doubt something about
the awful avalanche
At break of day, as heavenward the
,ious monks of st. Bernard uttered
he oft-repeated prayer, they were
nay, shocked to hear n young
nan shouting EXCELSIOR and cursing
he country black and blue for being
oughest, coldest, and most forbiddiDg
# any he had seen since he left New
Jersey. sHow far is it to the next
he asked for L have some
hing here that will knock the socks
IT of anything in this country With
hat he passed on, still grasping in
lis hand of ice that banner with the
TRANCE device, while in the other he
arried little tin box labeled Excel
ior Corn and Bunion Eradicator.'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-01-09

The way to reach a mans heart is
to cater to his appetite. A girl who
can claw a piano and agitate the at
mosphere IS a good parlor ornament,
but one that can grease griddle and
turn two pancakes at a time is the
kind of female TO tie 10 this time of
the year.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-01-09

DON'T tell a person you sweat. 1t
is vulgar. Inform him that you are
being deprived of the saline and olea-
ginous fluids of your material substance
through the excretories of the pellucid
cuticle, with sensible condensation
of moisture upon the superficial eXter-
inr
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-01-09
DIVORCE NOTICE.

ID ICHARD II. JOHNSON, whose place of res
IL idencc is unknown. is notified that Rosella
a. johnson did on the 4:h day of December, A.
D. 1878, file her petition in the Office OF the Clerk
OF the Court OF Common Pleas within and for
the County of Portage and State of Ohio charg-
ing said Richard III. johnson with habitual
drunkenness. gross neglect of duty and extreme
cruelty. and asking that she may be divorced
from said Richard II johnson, and that the GUS
tody and control of John r., and Helen NJ. John.
son. IN nor children may he dccreed her. Which
petition will be for hearing at the next term of
said Court.
Dated this 4th day of December. A. D.. 1878.
ROSELLA A. JOHNSON,
BY ROCEw ELL 4 HATFIELD,I ,,.
her Attorneys. '"o-""'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-01-09

A TIMID Bostonian has married a
lady whose weight verges closely upon
200 pounds. "My DEAR" says he to
her, "shall l help you over the fence?"
No." says she to him, "help the
fence.D
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-01-09

The boy sat on the orchard fence
His face was wreathed with wo:
To reach his home. far far from thence,
Long miles he had to 20,
Green apples that would I'LL peck,
He'd stow'd within his hold;
And now, writhing. tortured wreck,
Distressing to behold.
He called aloud; 90. Lordyi Lord 10
Rut ah. he called in vain;
With vengeful grip old Cholera -Morb
Just tied him up again.
-Esc1dn0e
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-01-09

THE colored brother in Virginia
church just hit the nail on the head
when he prayed at the close of white
brothers sermon, Lord, bress de
brudder to whom we has listened SO
patientlyD
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-01-09
LEGAL NOTICE.

HORNELIA q. HENDRYX, who is supposed
~ to reside in or near Lincoln, Nebraska. is
hereby notified that 4. T.. Necdham & Son have
commenced an action in the Court of Common
Please OF Portage County, Ohio. against her to
November 18th, A, ID. 1878. on promissory LOtc
given by her. That an order of attachment has
been issued and her property seized hereunder;
that ut the next term OF said Court Judgment
Will be taken against her for said and in
thereof and she barred OF all interest therein
Defendant is required to answer in said action
on or before the third Saturday after six weeks
from th date. L. w. MANSON
November 2S, 1915. 535-6w. Plf's Attorney
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-01-09

How TO draw girl out Seat her
upon sled, seize the end of the rope,
and scOOt.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-01-09
ATTACHMENT NOTICE.

James NJ. Cook. Plaintiff, Before A. n. Farr
Against S.usIic9 VI e"S eace
J Tp, Portage Co. Ohio
On the sixteenth (16th) day of December, 1875
said Justice issued an order of attachment in
the above action for the sum OF one hundred and
fifty dollars, with costs. Said cause is adjourn
ed for hearing to the third day of February, 1879
at 10 O'Clock a. M, at Mantua Station. Portage
County, Ohio, JAMES NJ. COOK.
5.9-3w.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-01-09
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

THE STOCKHOLDERS of the Enterprise
l. Glass Company. of Ravenna, are hereby
notified to meet ut the works of the said COmpa-
ny. in Ravcnna, Portage County, Ohio on Mon
day, January 9th. 1879 between the hours of two
and three O'Clock p. . for the purpose of
electing seven Directors to serve for the ensuing
year e. H. wM. RUHE Sec'y
Rayenna Dec 2 1873.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-01-09
TRAINS WESTWARD.
STATIONS. mol No. No. 5. . No 7.

Trains NO. and II On main line run dajly
Palace Sleeping Coaches on trains No l. 2 8
and l2 between Cincinnati and New York daily
Hotel Coach on trains No. 3 and IL, between
Chicago and New York daily, via Mansfield
Train No. connects ut Mansfield with Pitts
burg, Fort Wayne \ Chicago Railroad for Chi
cagn; Mliwankce, Omaha and all points in the
North west; at Mcadvillc Union and Cory for
OIL Regions; and ut jamestown for Buffalo and
niagara Falls; ut Salamanca Tor Rochester:
and at HinshamtOn for Albany.
Close connections at Cincinnati with trains
for the South and West
No" stOp-Ovcr'' allowed upon local tickets
Local passengers must purchase tickets to their
nrst stopping place, and may then rcpurchasc
from tina point to destination.
w. h. SHATTUC,
General Passenger and Ticket a gent,
CINCINNATI, q.
y. ID. COOPER
General Superintendent,
CLEVELAND. q.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-01-09
Gray's Specific Medicine.
Cures PaIpita- Trade MARX

Cures Palpita-
.tiOn, Nervous
Tren1Ors, Ner-
vouS Debility,
and all Nervous
PrOStrati O n q,
which are pro-
duced in many
cases by an over.
indul g ence in
the use of tObac-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-01-09

A CRATE nuisance CIinkers.
ALL a-lOan: Borrowed money.
A PAIR of slippers: A pair skating.
A ALI1TLEsguirt: A diminutive foun-
tain.
A MAN is not always upright who
has been brought up right.
WHAT this country has never seen,
and never will, is hen that can lay a
wager.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-01-09

On 'and after Sunday. Nov. 10, is7s Trains
Will leave Stations daily, tSundays excepted,) }
as follows:
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-01-09

HemOrhoids.-I suffered terribly.
Had made arrangements with a prom
inent surgeon to operate. A friend
advised me to try Giles Linimenk and
Pills. 1 did so, and to my unspeaka-
BILE joy, got immediate relief, and am
now cured. j. L. KENNIN,
Metropolitan Hotel. N. Y.
Sold by all Druggists. Send for
DIR. GILES,
12O West Broadway, N. Y.
For sale by K. p. Braincrd 81 Son.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-01-09
LEGAL NOTICE.

EHLIZA A. MONSEY, and John Monsey
~ who res.le at Bradford. Pennsylvania. are
hereby notified that petition has been filed
against them i'll the Office of the Clerk of the
Court Of Common Pleas of Portage county, Ohio,
praying for the foreclosure OF u mortgage on the
following described premises. for the payment
OF two notes bearing date December 24th. 1915,
lor Si7i CO each, one due August 2d. 1873. and
one due August 2d. 1879. with interest payable
annually. Said premises described US fol-
lows: Being lot number one in Ethan A. Bab-
cocks first addition to Ravenna Village, begin
ming at Il point in the center of BabcOck street,
2'31t feet west OF the east line of lot IS in the
south division of lots in Ravenna township;
thence north deg. 80 min. west, $50 feet. to IL
post; thence south So deg. 30 min. west 1872 feet
to post: thence south deg. 30 min. f 800 feet
to post in the center of Babcock street; thence
north So deg 20 min, K 132 feet along the center
Of said street. to the place of beginning, con-
tanning one ocre of land. Defendants are not-
fed. unless they answer by the sth day of Feb
ruary. 1879 the petition against them filed. said
petition will be taken as true. and judgment
rendered accordingly.
SYLVIA A. HOTCHKISS.
By j. ii. NICHOLS, her Atty.
Dec. is, 1879. 5ss-6w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-01-09

% VILLAGE LOTS

Well located on hi gh rolling ground and in the
most pleasant ard growing part OF the town
van be sold cheap and on easy terms.
Ravenna. o.. Jan. S. iSI5 ga
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-01-09
YELLOW CREEK COAL!

Is first rate article for Black smith or Grade
purposes. The mine is situate the west line
OF AtWater. Persons desiring to obtain this
Coal can do so by applying 10 VIM. Johns
Henry Davis
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-01-09

NJ, . hdVenna. Mafch Il, 1875.
MIR o. s. 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 teet OF green ifenlioek ard
oak, ana we think it the best and easiest run
ming wagon we ever had 1t will carr eGqe
os, and has never cost Us one dollar Tor repaiys
for taatt time. Yours, truly
Z. SUTHERLAND & CO.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-01-09
TESTIMONIALS

TEST1MON
Rayenna, March 20. 1875
Ah. u. .. RCZzELL: Dear Sir:-My Wagon that
'pufchased OF you about two years ago [ nust
Ekhowledge is much better than expected
SeIng OF medium size. thought it too light for
my business; but it is just right runs light and
rasy, and have often carried on is I4,si briefs
rom my kiln. 1t will carry eight tbousand
aounds. ana mas never cost me cent for re-
Sairs. Yours truly, H. CARIS
ShalerSville, March "a Is?5
IN " .. BEZzELL. Dear Sir I'm the fan OF
Ea purchased of you light wagon. Weight
6ith box on. 532 pounds. tits thimble sseiD
which think IS the easiest running wagon in
use have frequently draw s6eo pounds uD-
on IL at one time. All the expense that put
upon 1t Tor the first twelve years was for Set
ting tire once. Yours, with respect,
S. q. Ell LpRIDGE
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1879-02-01
THE CENTENNIAL MEDAL
The Truth at Last!
THE
HOWE MACHINE e
Again Triumphant!
Again triumphant!

At the 45th Exhibition of the American
Institute Fair in this city. the Howe Ma
chine was recommended by the judges
and approved By the unanimous vote OF
the Board of Managers, for the GREAT
GoLD centennial MEDAL under the
following rules:
This Medal (of gold) is to be awarded
only. for machine, product, or process,
exhibited this Centennial year, at the 45th
Exhibition of the American Institute OF
the city of New York. It can be awarded
only for machine, product, or process, of
great value, decided Importance, and of
more than usual merit; and then only by
a majority of the whole Board of Trustees,
upon the written report of three judges.
whose report shall certify to the above
requirements, and after said report shall
have been approved by majority of the
whole Board of Managers"
1t will be thus seen that the sHowe"
still leads all competitors-and we ehal-
lenge all Sewing Machine Companies in
the land to produce All award of like ex-
cellence received in this CENTENNIAL
YEAR.
THE HOWE MACHINE CO..
lS3 CANAL STREET, NEW ORLEANS.
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Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1879-02-01
MALAKOF BITTERS
P1YlEIfE EN- 1866.
Premieres Primes Remport6es aux Ex-
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sa- ES 1863, 1870 ct 1871. 0a
Ax9 VS. T1n

AL9 60 w & LENn
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AB NJ. Charles Dupaty est Fagent du
s.MALAKOF BITTERS'' dams la paroisse
Assumption. On rachete chez lui au
meme prix que chez lie fabricant.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-09-11
Fire pepartment Meeting.


Pursuant to adjournment the Chey-
enne fire department met at the city
hall last evening, Chief Haas in the
chair. Reports were received from the
Alerts, Durants and Pioneers, that
they would join the Colorado fremen's
association. The Clarks and Gflliss
had been unable to hold meetings.
A motion was put, and carried, that
the captains of the various running
teams in the city confer soon and re-
port to the chief how many teams
would go to Denver.
1t vas resolved that a committee of
n from each company be designated
by the foreman thereof to secure the
printed rules and regulations of the
fire department and post the same in
conspicuous places throughout the city.
Chief Haas arose and complimented
the department highly for the most ex-
cellent work performed by the members
in the recent past.
On motion, adjourned until Wednes-
day evening next, to await the action
Of the city council on the question Of
purchasing a proper fire alarm bell.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-09-11
BROWN. PRICE & Co..
Live Stock Commission Dealers,
Room 81, New Exchange Building,
UNION STOCK YARDS.
CHICAGO, Sept. I'd. 187

CHICAGO, Sept. I'd, 1879.
Recognizing the fact that there win
be q great demand for feeding cattle
the coming fall, we have concluded to
meet the wants of those of our friends
and the public who may have such cat
tie to dispose Of, by establishing q
branch Of u firm at Council Bluffs,
Iowa.
Our Mr.. E. Z. Brown will have
charge of our business at Council Bluffs,
and his long experience in handling
WESTERN CATTLE
win, we trust, be a sufficient guaran-
ty to those having such to sell
that their interests will be carefully
looked after. Where consignments are
made up Of mixed
FAT AND FEEDING CATTLE,
Mr.. Brown will select out those suit
able for feeders and forward the
balance to this market, where they will
receive nj usual care and attention.
Stock consigned to Brown, Price &
Co., Chicago, can be RELEASED at
Council Bluffs when sold, WITHOUT
TROUBLEor INCONVENIENCE to
OWNER or SHIPPER.
Mr.. Brown may be addressed at Stock
Yards, Council Bluffs, Iowa, on and
after Sept. 9Th.
Hoping that we may be favored with
your consignments. we remain,
Truly yours,
s9tf BROWN, PRICE 6 co.