The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-02-26

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of West Alexandria, on the 18th of
March, horses, fresh milk COWS, hogs,
oats, corn and farm utensils.
Sturm wants to reduce his stock to
make room for spring business. Call if
you want bargains.
Up. Ahrens, of Cincinnati, and one of
the firm of the manufacturers of our
Steam Engine, was in Eaton last week,
and had III Engine operate. He pro-
nounced it in good working order.
Twenty years ago. says a colored
philosopher, "niggars was wuf a thou
sand dollars apiece. Now dey would be
deah at two dollars a dozen. It's 'ston-
ishin' how de race am runnin' down."
Miss Flood, who is shortly to be mar
ried to Ulysses Grant, jr., has been pre-
scented by her father with $4,000, 900 in 4
per cent. United States bonds. Our
"Devil" wants to know if she has any
sisters? If so please send card.
Last Sunday was Washington's birth
day. We had no indications of it on that
day, but the American flag floating from
the Court House on Monday reminded
us that it ought to be celebrated. 1t
wasn't, however.
Pete Reynolds had his p~ocket-book
stolen from him a short time ago, in
which was $115 in cash and a certificate
of deposit for $500. The certificate was
returned to him through the post-ofice,
but the cash is yet NON EST.
Call and see Rhea, Kelly & Co.'S. i'm
mense stock of Glassware.
The Steam FIGURING Mill of Eaton re-
eeived an order from Cincinnati last week
for $50 barrels of flour, from the extern
sive grocery firm of PEBBLES & Co. This
certainly speaks volumes for the quality
and brand of flour manufactured under
the thew process at this mill.
Bangs are to be no longer worn by
girls over twelve years of age, is the lat
est order from the headquarters OF fash
ions. This will bang the bang business
in the head among those who stand
around in the neighborhood of ''sweet
sixteen" and upward.
Saturday, March 9th, is the time APP
pointed for the annual donation to Rev.
G. w. Garoutte, pastor OF the Christian
Church. Al who wish to-shew their APP
probation of his labors with US are cor
daily invited. Remember the time
March 9th, day and evening.
The number of petitions being present
ed to the Legislature this winter from all
sections of the country praying for the
passage of a Local Option law indicates
that the temperance people are in dead
earnest and will put up with no foolish
ness at the hands of our Solons.
It is said to be an admitted fact that
the administration of chloroform auses
the death of one person of every 1900
who inhale it, making the chances of
death about three times as great as at
the battle Of Gettysburg, where one was
killed to every 5000 cannon and musket
balls discharged. Better quit it then.
The social held in the Presbyterian
church last Friday evening was largely
attended and was much enjoyed by all.
One of the pleasing features was the rem
dering of several pieces OF music by the
Mozart Club. The ladies are to be con-
graduated on the success of this social,
and in the addition which was made to
their treasury.
Just received, a large stock of Queens
ware and Glassware, at Rhea, Kelly &
Cos.
An Illinois schoolmistress was unable
to chastise the biggest girl pupil, and
called in a young school trustee to assist
her. The trustee found that the offender
was his own sweetheart, but his ems Of
duty triumphed over his love, and he
whipped the girl. Not only did this re-
suit in losing him a sweetheart, but her
father sued him for damages, and got a
verdict for $50.
When will people learn that the rail-
road is not a public highway? Every
week the papers contain accounts of peo-
pie killed by trains when walking on the
track, and yet other people will go right
on and do the same thing! 1t is just like
hanging. People get hung for murder
and other people go on committing muir.
der Notwithstanding the s~ickening de
tails given by the reporters OF some of the
newspapers.
An exchange truthfully remarks tha'
there are some peculiar, sensitive people
in this world. A young rowdy will ge
ripping, raving, staving drunk, shout anc
howl, fight, bruise, smash and swear TO
hours; get grabbed by a policeman ant
have his head softened and nose smash
ed on the way to Jail, and then whine TO
hours to have his name kept from tn,
papers out of regard to the feelings of hi
parents.
Preachers are trying to make up thei
minds what to do with girls who dance
the girls will probably go on dancing, al
ter the manner of hght-hearted an,
light-footed youth, without puzzling thei
young brains too much over what seem
to them the incomprehensible prejudic
of their pastors against that amusement
It might be worth while for the preach
ers, before they resume the discussion
to consult the girls and hear what the
have to say. =.
. Under the new law of 1880 Count
Boards of School Examiners can graz
:, certificates to teachers good for si
twelve, eighteen, tw~enty-four and thirt
six months, valid in the county whel
issued. No applicant, however, can r
, ceive a six months certificate more ths