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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-03-11
Nellis' Floral Instructor.

This is the title of beautifully printed
and illustrated quarterly devoted to Gar
dening in all its branches, containing a
complete list of Seeds, Plants, Bulbs,
&C., at greatly reduced prices, and much
other useful information. The subscrip-
ton price is only 20 cents per year. He
sends a sample copy and packet of Choice
Flower Seeds as a trial to any one who
sends him a 8 cent stamp. His address
is A. G. NELLS,
C~anaioharie, n. Y.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-03-11
70 Whom it may Concern.
The STATE OF ONO, PREBLE Co., IS

The STATE OF ONO, PREBLE Co., IS:
Before me, James Campbell, a JUS
tice OF the Peace in and for said Coun-
ty, personally appeared johnson II.
Shaw, who desposeth and says: That
on or about the 14th day of February,
1884,, that a conversation took place at
the tobacco shed of Geo. II. Pottcrf,
south Of Banta's Fork bridge, that John
CLICK has been reporting through the
neighborhood and to Rosenwald e.
Brothers, that James P. Wolf has made
statements hat Rosenwald & Brothers
were busted, in the presence of said
johnson Il. Shaw, which said James P.
Wolf denied of making said statement,
and said johnson Il. Shaw now comes
and says that said james P. Wolf never
made any such statement, that Rosen-
valid & Brothers were busted, in his
presence.
JOHNSON Il. SHAW
Sworn to and subscribed before me
and in my presence, this Goth day of
February, 1880.
JAMES CAMPBELL, J. P.
mar4-2*
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-03-11
District No. 8, Washington Tp.---Re-
port Ct School,

Length of term, 61a months; number
of pupils enrolled, SO; average monthly
enrolment, 40; average daily attend
ance, So; average per cent. of attend
ance, IS. The following named pupils
were in school every day OF the term ::
Misses Nettie Young, Mellia Crisman,
Maud and Nettie Poague, Myrtle Greer;
Masters Jesse Way, frankie TEXAN, John
Greer, John and Eddie Cottingham.
Bessie Taylor missed but n day, and
that was because of sickness. School
closed March I'd with a large attendance
of friends and a pleasant time.
S. MORE SURFACE. Teacher.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-03-11

NJ. Jones, a colored barber in Eaton,
was arrested last Monday morning and
yanked before Mayor Holt for carrying
concealed weapons, fined IS and costs
and lodged with Sheriff Snyder until paid.
If reports are correct about his opera
tons with a young lad in Eaton, he
should receive a notice to shake the town
or be treated to a coat of tar and feathers
and ridden out on a rail.
The present promise of a general fruit
crop this year is encouraging, those Civ
ing critical attention to the matter say
ing that the wood is healthy and the buds
Justify swelling and robustly sound. The
outlook for a generous peach crop is said
to be promising, and it is added that in
the absence of a hard freeze prior to sea-
sonable summary weather an abundant
realization of small fruits of all kinds can
be confidently reckoned upon.
The horde of swindlers who fatten off
the credulity or thoughtlessness of far
mers will be larger this spring than ever
before. Within the last week or two we
have read in our exchanges of several
entirely new tricks by which signatures
are obtained. We will not bother to ex-
plain them, but we want every farmer
reader of the DEMOCRAT to remember
that it is unsafe to give their signatures
to strangers on any pretext whatever, no
matter how simple and honest the trans
action may seem to be.
The idea that because some one exam
ines into the record of an official or pub
lie servant, he is therefore meddling with
that persons affairs, is a very ignorant
lie: When a man accepts a public po-
sition, he should know that the business
of that office belongs to the public and
not to himself individually. We make
this statement for the benefit of a few,
who seem to be in want of the intelli-
gence to draw adistinction between their
own business and that belonging to the
public.
The individual who could work out the
popular puzzle of the 'Game of Fifteen"
in Just four minutes by the watch, has
already put in seven days of Is hours
each, and still is confronted by the fig
ures Is, Is, IA. AS a large number Of
our prominent citizens have suspended
business in order to solve this remarka-
bly, attractive puzzle, the Probate Court
has already ~telegraphed to the Superin-
tendept of the Insane Asylum for addi-
tional rooms in order to meet the pros
pective demand.
Last Friday was the 4Oth birthday of
ourneighborL Charley Schlenker,La and
Sheriff Snyder's ''better half and a
few others, put a job up on Charley in
the shape of a dinner, that was pronounce
ed by those who partook of it, to be the
finest of the season. Between thirty and
forty. of his neighbors and friends sat
around the magnificent and bountiful
spread table, and did ample justice to
the substantials and delicacies of the sea-
son that loaded it downin profusion, and
wished that his birthday might occur
every three months instead of twelve.
In the evening the Eaton Band furnished
music, and oysters and wine closed the
greetings of those who remained 10 wind
up the days pleasant gathering.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-03-11
MARLIN

81 would not live Away, I ask not to
stay" but while you do stay and live,
try and be comfortable and enjoy life
as much as possible. Looked at in this
light and life will begin to grow sweet.
As long as man lives he will be trou-
bled with his Lungs, his Throat and in
fact his whole body. But if it is your
Lungs, a bad Cold, a hard Cough, Incl
pient Consumption, you a get a bot
tie of DIR. Marshail's Lung Syrup for
twenty-five cents, fifty cents, and one
dollar a bottle, which we think will
cure you. We have the agency.
f19-1m] j. p. BRooKINs Sc Son.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-03-11
STATE OF OHIO.
Insurance Department.
CoLUMBUs, january q, 1850.


WHEREAS, The Rochester Insurance Compa-
ny, located at Rochester, in the State of Pennsyl-
yania, has fled IN this office a sworn Statement,
by the proper officers thereof, showing its condi-
ton aud business. and has complied in all re
spects with the laws of this State, relating to Fire
Insurance Companies incorporated by other
States of the United States.
Now, Therefore, In pursuance oflaw, /, JOS.
F. WRIGHT, Superintendent of Insurance of the
State of Ohio, do hereby certify, that said Compa-
ny Is authorized to transact its appropriate bust
ness of Fire Insurance in this State, in accord
ance with law, during the current year. The
condition and business OF said Company ct the
date of such statement (DecemDer 81, 1871 Is
shown as follows: .,.
Aggregate amount of available Assets, Sl37 ,5O3.4
Aggregate mount of Liabilities, lex
cept ~capital), including reinsurance SS;6S1ss
Net ASSetS---....-..-"-.-- -.-.."-..-.>.'- w olo.oi
Amount OF actual paid up capital----.... lOo,00g.OI
SurpluS.-...- o,ol39.S,
Amount cf Income TOR the year i'll cash.. l6,'JJ.9l
Amount of expenditures for the year in :,
c1Sl --.--.- - = .--- ~
IN witness whereof, 1 have hereunto SUBSCRIBED
my name, and caused the Seal ofny once 10 ps
TSEAZ.I o F. Supt.
A. EDGAR HUBBARD, Agent, Eaton' D
marII-lt
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-03-11
Attachment Notice.

William c. NJ. Brookins, rPtff., agains'
Frank Lcas, def't. Before j. r.. Ste
phen, J.P., of Washington Town
ON the 23d day of February, 1880
said Justice issued an order of attach
ment in the above action, for the sun
of One Hundred and Sixty-four Dol
lars ($164.00). The action will be 10
hearing April 10th, 1880, at 3 o'cloc
q. m. w. q. Nj. DR'JOh1NC.
Attest-JNo. r. STEPHEN, J.P.
mar4-3t
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-03-11
-An4-2

Mr.. PHILIP REMLINGER, an old SUBJ
scriber to u paper, and well known
in the whole surrounding country, in
formed as the other day that his wife,
who for two weary years had suffered
with Rheumatism in the shoulder, du-
ring which time she had been treated
by several physicians without success,
had been completely cured by a single
bottle of ST. JACOBS OIL.-[BucyrIs,
Ohio, Courier, Feb. ID, 1879.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-03-11
West Sonora News.
Correspondence of the Eaton Democrat. ]
WEST SONORA, March 8, 1880.

WEST SONORA, March 3, 1880.
Rev. G. NJ. Hammel and Elder Pearnes
are conducting a protracted meeting at
Ithaca.
Messrs. Williams and Harkrider, OF
Germantown, spoke at some length at
Lewisburg and Ithaca last week, on the
proposed narrow gauge from New Car
isle to Greenville. 1t is understood that
the project will receive substantial as
sistance from both towns, and others
which the gentlemen will visit.
A ''daisy'' road engine from the works
of Gaar, Scott & Co., Richmond, Ind,
was received here last Saturday by Old
father and Miller, of L~ewisburg. 1t
worked to perfection, and as the initial
one of its kind in the vicinity, attracted
considerable attention.
A leaping match at this place is on the
tapis. Gil BIAS.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-03-11

We take this method of expressing our
high appreciation and heartfelt thanks to
the churches of Eaton and Bethlehem,
with many other kind friends, who came
in great numbers on last Saturday after
noon and evening in their annual dona-
ton. Being a cripple, the parsonage was
surrendered with the best grace possible.
Ii all our life had been a desert, last Sat
fare sumptuously every day; and our
earnest desire is not to be clothed in pur-
pie and fine linen, but with humility and
meekness. The day will long be relnem-
bered, and the kind friends and gener-
GUS hearts longer still. When the day
| OF life is over may we all meeti in Heaven.
G. w. GARoUTTE,
F.. G. GARoUTTE.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-03-11

Some six or eight of our young bucks
were before the Mayor on Tuesday last,
charged with riotous and drunken con-
duct at McNeals' saloon on Monday night.
They were fined from 50 to So each and
costs and stand committed until paid.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-03-11
NOTICE to

After the LIST of April all subscribers
who have not paid for the DEMOCRAT,
will be charged 50 for the year. The adj
vance in paper and other printing mate
rial, compels US to adopt this rule and
ridgedly adhere to it. Those who pay
before that time, can have it at the reg
ular advance rates, $3.50 per year.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-03-11
Agriculture Board.

There will be a regular meeting of the
members of the Preble County Board
of Agriculture on Saturday, March 18th,
at which meeting it is desired that all
members be present.
FRANK G. THOMPSON,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-03-11
$1.oo.

Who wants the Eaton DEMOCRAT from
the LIST of April until after the Presiden-
tial election for ONE DOLLAR? Bring
in your names.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-03-11
MARRIAGES.

VOGUE-SWIHART-On the Doth ult.,
by Rev. G. Baughman, Mr. John H.
Vogue, of Preble Co., o., to Miss Ma
hala Florence Swihart, of Montgomery
Co., O.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-03-11
BENZ. HUBBARD,
Attorney At Law { Notary Public

Prompt attention given to business
intrusted to him. Oficein the I'd story
of Filbert's block, northwest corner
of Main and Cherry streets, Eaton, o.
july 25, 1873.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-03-11

Groceries cheaper than the cheapest,
at Rhea, Kelly & Cos.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-03-11

Try Mrs. Fouts' Home Made Yeast, at
W. A. Eidson's. 1868
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-03-11

Aaron S. Keedy, pl'tff., VS.. John How
ard, def't. Before A. Edgar Hub
bard, j. p, of Washington Town
ship, Preble Co., o.
ON the 18th day Of February, 1880,
said Justice issued an order of attach
ment in the above action, for the sum
of Two Hundred and Nine Dollars and
Ten Cents SPOOL TO-.
AARON S. KEEDY.
B. HUBBARD, Atty. mast
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-03-11
RAILROAD I M B
Ginein. Eaton & Richmond r. 3
RAILWAY LINE.
GOING NORTH

Passenger Trains will run on this Road. leaving
the sz~eraf stationx as follows;
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-03-11

Through tickets on sale for all points, East or
West. Reduced rates for Emigrant and Colonist
parties. For information in regard to ticket,
rates, SC, inquire of ]. A. Miller, Ticket Agent,
South street depot, or X. H. Vinton, Ticket Agent
corner Third and Columbia street; or address G.
W. Smith, Genl Pass'r Agent, Lafayette, Ind.
L. II.
f~eb20-'791 General Superintendent.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-03-11
Attach ment Notice,

Trains leave Riehmond for Dayton and Xenii
daily, except Sunday.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-06-04
A Feat in Painting.

Among the strange freaks of the las
Niennese Carnival has been the adop
ton by several OF the leading beauties
OF imitation feet and sandals, as acces
series to neurological or classical cos.
tunes. Having induced flesh colored
maillots provided with thin soles, these
Ladies' committed their delicate extrem.
tiles to the manipulation Of skilled
artists, who deity painted thereupon
counterfeit presentments of toes,
sandals, and laces, all complete. The
pretty wife Of an eminent Viennese
historical painter had chosen the dress,
or undress, of water-sprite wherein
to attend the "G'scbnas Ball." and
solicit her husbands aid to "make up
her feet in the manner above indicated.
He consented, but not wishing to en-
hanoA l,is wifA's natural charms by
adventurous means, he put off the foot
painting operation until the last
moment. When. however, the carriage
was at the door, .and the water.sprite's
scanty toilet completed in all respects
but one, he seized brush and palette,
and addressed himself, seemingly in
feverish haste, to his task, hurrying
his wife OIL to the ball as soon as her
mimic feet were ready, without giving
her time to inspect them. On entering
the gaily lighted ball room the lady cast
hasty glance at her husbands artistic
achievements. Her horror may better be
imigined than described when she per.
ceived that the pink silk tights in which
her dainty feet were imprisoned had
been admirably illuminated by his
master hand with horrible representa-
tons of chilblains, bunions; and invet
crate corns, only too true to nature
That night she danced not. but sat il
a corner. hiding her travestied fee
under her chair as best she might.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-06-04

An old dog cannot alter his way OF
barking.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-06-04
Wished He Hadn't Meddled.

Helpfulness is o good thing, but
bungling help does not generally earn
much praise. Here is q ludiorous il.
lustration
One day, in q Western city, there was
q drover driving flock of a hundred
sheep, which he wished to turn down O
particular street.
They went along as sheep always do
first O steady little plod, then q clumsy
canter like a wooden rocking horse,
and now altogether in a mammoth wad
OF animated wool. There was good
natured man with an umbrella in his
hand standing near the fence and wait
ing for the disorganized herd to ap-
proach.
He thought he had better lend hand
and 80 he rushed in front OF the flock
and waived his umbrella as sceptre OF
authority. The result of this general.
ship was that.the sheep rushed pell-mell
into school-yard just as the scholars,
like a flock of human sheep, were pour.
ing out for recess.
In one minute urchins and lambkins
were hopelessly mixed and intermin-
gled. There was first sheep and then
boy ; next girl then lamb, while
the man, the over-otfcious aad super
serviceable chap who had turned the
flock away from the turnpike, was left
alone between the swaying and surging
flock Ond the school-house.
He was an aged and petulant member
Of the flock marked for immediate and
coadign punishment. and upon him
this horned and woolly Nestor of the
flock charged furiously. The man shut
his eyes and opened his umbrella, but
OF no avail, for through the umbrella
covering the creature crashed like u
circus-rider through the papered hoop.
In wild dismay, the man took to his
heels, and the old Nestor sent him
sprawling in advance of his flock, and
before he could regain his feet, the
flock fell back into single file. and each
sheep went scampering over him.
1t was ten minutes before the last
sheep had gone over him. and then he
arose, shook the bits of broken watch
crystal out of his pocket, picked up the
rim of his hat, and hobbled away, re-
marking
"After all. kinder reckon the best
business man ever stuck to is his own
business and nobody else's."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-06-04
Electricity Forcing Flowers. .

At meeting OF the Royal Society
A last evening (March A., DR.. G. w
Siemens, F. Il. s., gave detailed de
scription of some experiments upon thu
above subject, which have been con
Quoted during tho last two months al
his house at Sherwood, and exhibited
specimens. Tho method pursued was
to plant quick-growing seeds and plants,
such as mustard, carrots, swedes, beans,
cucumbers and melons, in pots, and
these pots were divided into four
groups, one of which was kept entirely
in the dark, one was exposed to the in
Huence OF the electric light only, one
to the influence of day light only, and
to one daylight and electric light in
succession. The electric light was ap-
piled for six hours each evening from
5 to 1l-and then the plants were left
in the darkness during the remainder
of the night. The general result was
that the plants kept entirely in the
dark soon died; those exposed to
electric light OILY or to daylight only
throve about equally; and those exposed
to both day and electric light tLrove
far better than either, the specimens of
mustard and of carrots exhibited to
the society showing this difference in a
very remarkable way.
DR.. Siemens only considers himself
as yet OH the threshold of the invest.
CATION, kut thinks the experiments al.
ready made are sufficient to justify the
following conclusions: First, that
electric light is eff cacious in producing u
chlorophyl in the leaves of plants, and
in promoting growth. Second, that an
electric center of light equal to 400
candles placed ct distance of two
meters from growing plants appeared to
be equal in effect to average daylight at
khis season of the year; but that more
economicle effects can be obtained by
more powerful centers. Third, that
the cerbonic acid and heterogeneous COM
pounds generated in diminutive quanti-
ties in the electric are produce no SEN
sible deleterious effects upon plants in
closed in the same space. Fourth, that
plants do not appear to require period
of rest during the twentyfour hours of
the day, but make increased and vigor-
GUS progress if subjected during day
time to sunlight, and during night to
electric light. Fifth, that the radiation
Of heat from powerful electric arcs can
be made available to counteract the
effect Of night frost, and is likely to
promote the settling aud ripening of
fruit in the open air. Sixth, that while
under the influence of electric light
plants can sustain increased stovo heat
without collapsing. a circumstance
favorable to forcing by electric light.
Seventh. that the expense CT electro
horticulture depends mainly upon the
cost of mechanical energy, and is very
moderate where natural sources of such
energy, such "a waterfalls, Can be made
available.
Before concluding his observations,
DR.. Siemens placed pot of budding
tulips in the full brightness of an
electric lamp in the meeting-room, and
in about forty minutes the buds had
expanded into full bloom. london
Times.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-06-04
Good Land and Sure Crops.

There has been steady and toeraby rapid advancement
made in the growth of majority of the towns in Cousa
Butte !ehama and Shasta counties Especially this so in
the agricultural districts where the land produces at least fair
crops in all dry--a does the land on the
READING RANCH Those looking for homes in California
where diversified farming will pay every year where wood
and water are plenty and be obtained other
able advantages to be had should address the proprietor
of the Reading Ranch
Some $4,000 out Of 10000 of the grant remain for
sale at comparatively low rates. quantities suit purchas
ers easy terms Prices range from S. $50 per acre.
The tract between two and three miles wide with the
Northern Division of the c. p r. passing centrally through
its entire length Send postage stamp for map and further
information. to EDWARD FRSBIE the proprietor of Read
ing Ranch Anderson Shasta County, Cal.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-06-04
An OctOgenarian Rider.

A Washington letter writes this gos.
sip about a young man OF eighty.
known to the country Us George Ban.
croft, the historian.
/ have seen him riding his pet horse
on some very unpleasant days this win.
ter, and raet him at o reception in
November on gloomy, chill afternoon,
and he told me he had ridden twelve
miles on horseback that day before 60
ing to the wedding reception.
He gave to Senator Pendleton q com
mission to purchase for him thorough.
bred steed in kentucky, and the latter
says he never felt 80 impressed by grave
responsibility as ia making the selec-
ton of suitable steed.
The result was, however, all that
could be desired. The horse, while
spirited, is perfectly gentle and at once
became attached to his new owner.
Mr.. Bancroft, who ha never mar.
keted for his own family, now goes reg
ularly to buy apples for his pet horse
and the latter shows great appreciation
of the attention.
l saw him riding it very cloudy day
this week, and fine picture the white
haired equestrian and his steea made
Mr.. Bancroft rises daily at five or six
A. NJ, and, excepting while at breakfast
writes or is otherwise occupied will
brain-work until two in tho afternoon,
soon after which hour he rarely fails tc
start for his ride.
His wife, who makes no secret o.
being over seventy years of age, re
ceives regularly on Mondays, and oc
casionally makes calls on Mondays.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-06-04

IRELAND's Food wish could
describe a mountain potato to you.
The lowland root is waxy and specified
and unwholesome enough this year,
but what words can convey an idea of
the wateriness and clamminess and
utter worthlessness as food for man or
beast of that grown in the boys! And
yet tho poor creatures will say regret
fully: "Sure if we had male day
of the pratees, it's little else we'd be
askin'! Atm the bit O. stirabout always
is killing; there is no substance to it
without dhrop O. milk, but sure you
could ate a pratee by itself, and twould
rouse your poor heart. "-Cork Letter.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-06-04
TESTIMONIALS:
5A3 FRANCISCO. Aug. q, $50

Gentlemen 80 ''''
! received @ package of your soap
phosphate Soap and IT gives mo
great pleasure to testify as to its su-
perlor excellence. AS toilet soap I
have never seen anything to sur
pass 1t: 1t also possesses superior
remedial qualities. I have used it
IN two cases of obstinate skin dis
ease, one of intolerable itching,
Praritus, tho other an Eczema. In
both great relief was obtained.
Its emollient properties are remark
able. Respectfully,
w. A. DOUGLASS, MD.
l20 O'Farrell st.
To The Standard Soap Company.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-06-04
SAN FRANCISCO, July 10. 1897.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 10. 1897
Standard Soap Co.-Gentlemen
The ladies of my household, four
ffod}fu1faer, unite with me in pro-
SOAP the best ever tried for toilet
use, It is noticeable that while 1t
readily removes impurities from
the skin, it also leaves undisturbed
the natural oil so essential to the
health. 1t is not too strong Ian.
guage to say that we are delighted
with it.
C, M. SAwTELLE, M. D.,
100 Capp street.