The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-12-16

Because They Say
That every citizen of Eaton ought to
spend his money at home.
That the present Board of County
Commissioners are slower than a mule
team.
That the taxpayers of Preble county
are paying up promptly.
That we need a railroad.
That the present Prosecuting Attorney
can't be elected for another term.
That every man in Eaton ought to
"swhoop" for another railroad.
That the present city dads are not very
safe guardians of the peoples money,
That the Councilman who got pay for
'fbossing', Corporation jobs must pay
back or be prosecuted.
That coal dealers cheat.
That editors of papers are all liars.
That it is time for a general revival of
religion in Eaton.
That the Eaton grocerymen sand their
sugar.
!, That the saloon keepers, water their
whisky.
That a great many of the temperance
advocates are inconsistent hypocrites.
That the idea of a blacksmith or a
pump maker "bossing'' the building of
a public cistern is ridiculous.
That some of our dry goods dealers
slip the yard stick when measuring.
That a lawyer in this town has a writ
ten statement from Liza Jane.
That but few young girls in Eaton want
to marry.
That the Eaton DEMOCRAT is the livli-
est paper in the county.
That Benz. Neal will be continued P.
NJ.
That Col. Williams may possibly have
to "git."
That the mule that kicked Dave Am
norman is the same m Garfield rode
on the towpath.
That every subscriber who owes for
the DEMOCRAT ought to pay by the LIST OF
January.
That we will have plenty of ice in Ea-
ton next summer.
That our Sunday schools are now well
attended.
That "mum" socials are popular in
Eaton.
That coal is too high in Eaton.
That Doctors don't like such cold
weather, because it's healthy.
That a temperance crusade is needed
in Eaton.
That there are too many loafers in Ea.
ton.
That the Mayor and Pap run the
Council.
That the records of the Corporation
need an investigation.
That the Eaton Register has moved tt
its new office above the po~st-office.
That hen fruit is entirely too high.
That some person. intends presenting
the DEMOCRAT office with a handsome
Christmas present.
That Court will conrene on the 12tf
of January again.
That the emotional insanity" dodg,
is a humbug.
That every law-abiding citizen of Ea
ton says the Councilmen should not b,
allowed to hold on to their "salary grab
That the fellow who voted 'Eno change
and now wants an Office won't get one.
That the Democrats will have but on
official in Preble county next year.
That mint julips will be cheap mex
summer.
That a man can't be a good devil al
week and a happy Christian O. the Sab
bath.
That there has never been a colore
juror drawn in this county. Why?
That but few will keep open house o
New Years day.
That the hens have a corner" on eggs
That all the whisky in n of III 81
looms froze up during the late cold snal
That our "Devil' will have a Ne
Years address.
That the Catholic Promenade Conce,
will be the grandest affair that ever cam
off in Eaton.
That nobody will serve as Councilme
because they are not allowed to "boss
public jobs at $50 apiece!
That an immense amount of none
was foolishly squandered by our Counc
on out-streets last summer.
That it is not healthy for more tn;
one OF a family to hold official County
Corporation positions.
That Mick Ayers, our Corporate
, Clerk, has returned home after a plea
ant and extended trip in the east.
That too many horses are driven
town and allowed to stand all day wit
out any attention. (The owners shou
be arrested.)
Prints for 3 cents per yard, at Col
mans Mammoth Cheap Store.