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The serpent, lizard and other elegant
dessyps In glove bands can be found at
Jos. s. Il. SWAIN,
Matchmaker and Jeweler,
Southeast corner main and Chestnut
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watches.

Novelty Watches with black dials,
Arabic and Roman figures, at So. Also,
fine American Watches for Railroad d
men, from $15 up, can be found at
Jos. s. B. SWANS,
Matchmaker aud Jeweler,
Cor. Main and Chestnut streets
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Repairing of Watches, Clocks,
JeweIry. &c.

Special attention given to the Re-
pairing. of fine watches, clocks, &c.
Jewelry neatly repaired. All work
warranted, and promptly done. Charg-
es as reasonable as any place in the
city. stAa JOS. s. B. SWAIN,
Matchmaker and Jeweler,
Southeast corner Main and Chestnut
Streets.
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IMPORTANT TO TRAVELLERS

SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS are offered you
by the BURLINGTON ROUTE. 1t will pay
you to read their advertisement to be found
olsewh here In this issue.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-12-08

An elegant assortment ofsilk, velvet,
plush, and combination frames, for
Cabinet aud Card Photos, at
..-.. F. H. STILES
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A large invoice Of Eagravings, ,Chro-
mos, Oil Paintings and Brackets just
recslved. At T. 81. 6HILER'
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Spectacles-- King alton.
The GENUINE can only be found at
693-4. WAIT, DEWEY & Co.'S.
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TIMES OF HOLDING COURT
In she Ninth Judieial DtsirIcl for the
Year 1859. -.i+
clerk oi ID. (s.urt of Common Pleas within and
for the County Ot Portage aEd State Of Ohio.
j cial Dirtrict of the state Of Ohio for the year
1852 commence and be held % folsOWs:
FIRST sUBDlvISION.
IN THE COUNTY OF STARK.
DIsTRIcr coukT.
On Friday, April Il.
COMMON PLEAS.
On Monday, January %,
On Monday. May Is,
on Mondsy. Octooer 16.
IN THE COUNTY OF coLUABIANA
DISTRICT COURT.
On Friday, March II.
ooxnon PLEAS.
On Monday. May n
On Monday, October 70.
IN TIE COUNTY OF CARROLL.
DIsrRIcr c,,uRr.
On Monday, March Is.
et ooAMnN PLEAS.
On Monday. JRnualy l6. a-. #..
On Monday. Nay 8.
On Monday, October IL.
SRCOND SUBDIVISION.
IN THE COUNTY OF MAnUNING.
DlsrRIcr CoURr.
On Monday. March l3. .-.
On MONDAY, J.nua,ys,
On Monday. April "a. 49, '...-t
On Monday, September
IN THE COUNTY OF. TRUMBULL
DI.rRIcr COURT.
On Friday. March -.
COMMON PLEAS.
On Monday, Janu.Iy 50.
On Mond,y. May p,
On Monday. OctOber 10.
IN the COUNTY OF PoeTAoE.
DlfTRIcr cOUkr.
On Wednesday, April ).
- C MMoN PLEAS.
On Monday. April u, Aas..-4
On Monday. 81 ptsmbtI+ ,-- .-s
THIRD SUBDIVISION.
IN THE COUNTY OF AsHrABULA.
DISTRICT COURT.
On Wednesday. Aprii5
On Monday. January l6.
On Moadsy. October Is.
IN The COUNTY OF LAKE.
DISTRICT COUNT.
On Morday, March IL
u 1corAoN rirAs
on Monday. January g s+k.s. :
On MOudsy. October 10
IN THE COUNTY OF GEAUaA.
DI.rRIcr COURT.
On Frid.y. April H.. rUt-st "a
COMMON Pleas.
On Monday. February 8,
On Monday. May y,
On Monday, November IL
witness The official sgEsiures Of q m"j,riiy Of
the Judges Of the Court OF Common Pleas .f rald
Ninth judicial District at Warren, Ohiu this u h
day of October, A. u. 1881.
PETER A. LAURIE,
HAMILTON WOODBURY.,
LaBAN ). SHERMAN,
WILLIAM II. SPE Ar,
6EOK4E r. ARhKLl4.
The SrATs OF OMUc, - -
PoRTAaE County. !, John 4ehafg. Clerk OF
the O,,urt OF Common rieAA aud District CURT,
within AND for ruid gsunfy and sinls, DO hereby
certify that the fnre9nV iuii, true and correct
copy Of the Origipal order above.
Witness my ripna,ure and tho seal of sa,d "rurt,
IL 81 this 18th day of N"vcm eI. -. 1851
JOHN MEH h4.
Clerk of the Court of CnmmDn Pleas, i'll ard for
said County
Nse,uher l6 1881 g.
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Having bought the
interest of my partner
in the late firm of
Smith & Elson, l wish
to return thanks for
very liberal patronage
in the past, and solicit
a continuance of favor,
satisfied that by a very
thorough I y knowledge
Of the wants of the
trade, an IMMENSE
STOCK of Seasonable
and Fashionable Goods
in every department
of our stock, carefully
selected, and bought at
lowest cash prices, we
can make it to your
interest to trade with
us.
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Nice all wool bed blankets at a. re-
duced price. Now is the time to buy.
N. CONVERSE & Son.
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We have many new goods to show
you for the Holiday trade. Please call
and look through our stock.
N. CONVERSE & Son.

-Watches-New Stock.
Also few more of those $12 ELGIN
Timekeepers In coin silver cases.
,at- isssi WAIT, DEWEY & Co.
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ShAWla{

Shawls3
Something new and at low prices.
Call aud see them.
2t. n. CONVERSE & Son.
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Shifting Flannels.
You can find a good assortment from
l23c. yard up. N. CONVERSE & Son.
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THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.
RAvENNA, THURSDAY, DEC. 8, 1881.
MAPLE Grove CEMETERY.

Wlntsr Tisnd Table, 1872.
Gates open at g O'Clock A. n; close ut 8 p. II.
Bell will be rang ter minutes before closing. a.
nO.:ce TO carriages to leave the grounds.
Sunday Time Table.
Gates open at 9 O'Clock N; close at r. Y.
PHILO L. KING. SEXTON.
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LEADER PRINTING co., Publishers.

GYRemember VIC enlarge and improve the paper
instead Of sending premium. The subscriber in
this way gets better paper, more reading matter.
md is not Obliged to expend dollar or two foS
frame TO preserve q cheap picture.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-07-07
THE ASSASSINATION.

While the people of the Great Re-
public were preparing to celebrate the
Nations birthday, with the country
in a peaceful and prosperous condi-
tion, with nothing to mar the serenity
of the political skies, but the stirring
up of the cesspools of New
York politics and the relieving it of
it's saephitic gases, by man drunk
with vanity and the idea of his own
self Importance, and enraged by the
appointment to Il federal office of an
honest man in every way competent
for the place by the President, in
whose hands all such appointments
are vested by the Constitution; there
was suddenly flashed over the wires
the intelligence that the President
had been assassinated. The effect
upon the public mind is almost indis-
cribable, because every member of
the body polite was affected diff
ferently. Some were enraged, de-
claring that it was conspiracy on
the part of the great egotist of New
York and other stalwarts to secure by
murder what could not be secured by
other means, while others stricken
with sorrow and chagrin that such
a thing could happen. said it was
only the work of Il mad man (which
nearly all now admit;) others still
dispaired of the Republic and. feared
a dictator, but all were inclined to
believe that the exciting cause was
the attacks made upon the President
by those who had not been able to
control the distribution of federal
offices, and that the instrument of
this great calamity disappointed in
not obtaining office, and hoping to
gain something by 4 change (expect-
ing even protection perhaps) CON-
mitted the atrocious act. But the
act having been done, the results
must be bravely met by the people.
Let them resolve that the Republic
shall receive no detriment from the
hands of any man. Let them further
resolve that the Vice. President shall
be sustained and upheld SO long as he
is true to himself and his country,
whatever his past mistakes and short
comings may have been, should the
wounds of the President prove fatal,
and he he called upon to administer
the affairs of the government. Let
us pray that the life of the President
(as now seems probable) may be
spared, that the country may not pass
through such an ordeal as change of
administration resulting from such
a crime as has been attempted.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-07-07
The Fourth at ThomastOwn

E
!: The celebration at Dower's grove
in our town, passed off quite pleasant
ly. The weather was all that could
he desired. The attendance was
large, and all seemed to enjoy the
occasion. The day was ushered in by
a liberal burning of gunpowder. The
people came together, and the ex-
ercises commenced by meeting being
called to order by c. M. Coffin, ESQ.,,
president. The following programme
was carried out: lst, Singing by the
Thomastown musicians, led by Miss
Matildy Dover, accompanied by the
organ. 2nd, Prayer was offered by
Z. Henderson. Sd, Reading the
Declaration of Independence by w.
S. Spencer, Esq. 18th, Grafton by A..
s. Mcmillan, ESQ.,, which was an
able production and was listened to
with marked attention. A short
impro,nptu address was delivered by
z. Henderson. : All the exercises
were interspersed by the rendering
of several pieces of music appropri'
ate to the occasion, closing with that
old and familiar hymn, America,
sang by all the people sta.ding.
After dinner those who felt SO dis.
posed engaged in the dance, led by
Spencer, of the Thomastown String
Band. The festivities were kept up
into the small hours Of the night.
The only thing that seemed to mar
the enjoyment. Of the occasion, was
the uncertainty Of the condition of
the President Of the Nation. Ill.,.
.=.a.' HOPEFUL.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-07-07

Ladies. while silently suffering
from your many forn1s ef weakness
and disorder. to you IS given DR..
F1tsst's German Aromatic A'inc.
guaranteed to benefit and perma11eHt:
ly cure you. A lady writes: II
gained eight pounds in three weeks
by the use of your German Aromatic
Wine.' Sold on a positive guaran~
tee to invigorate. regulate and give
new and permanent vital force. Are
yon = debilitated person. aged anf
feeble, or just recovering from the
effects Of exhausting mental II phys
ical work? Revive the dropping en-
ergies, get now strength and rlck
blood by the prempt nse Of DR..
Faust's German Aromatic Wine In
no way can il be used rs IN intuxicant-.
Ask Druggists. Fe9 sale b l.. T.
Stinehour. ! I,
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Neighborhood News.
COMPTON,.

COMPTON,.
Wild strawberries are very abund-
ant and the natives have feasted on
short cake to their hearts content.
Grain of all kinds never looked bet
ter, and everybody has good garden.
A large amount of corn was planted
here this season and looks unusually
well.
D. w. Hoyt has stalks Of timothy
which measure Aft l inch.
Our school closed last Friday. The
teacher, Miss May Yonng, has given
excellent satisfaction.
MIR. 4 Mrs. NJ. Smith of LeSueur
are spending the summer here with
their son Geo. r. Smith.
Mrs. Roberts of Mankato, mother
of D. Owens arrived last Saturday.
A. NJ. Darling is one Of the lucki'
est men in Compton, for besides hav'
ing his house enlarged by the addi'
tion of a nice big kitchen, his family
is also enlarged by the arrival of a
sweet little daughter.
MuGGINs.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-07-07
Iron.

The following which we clip from
IN eastern paper, is so full of infor-
nation as to justify our publication,
notwithstanding it's length:
Accustomed rs we are 1T the pres
ent day to the conveniences. advant-
ages and luxuries of an enlightened
it is something difficult
that such Il state of things has not, to
a great extent, always existed,
We are apt to forget that there are
yet found in different parts Of the
earth, uncivilized, barbarious races
who represent one of the early stages
of development through which all ma
tions have slowly passed. on their
advanc: to the refinement and culture
of this favored age; and when we
read the account of human progress
from the first condition near the level
Of the brute, through the long periods
of stone and bronze to the great iron
age with Ill it's possibilities and ac-
complishments, it seems strange
mythical fate rather than the verita-
BILE history of our ancestors.
We can hardly conceive of the time
when that mysterious element, fire.
was unknown; but there was, un-
doubtedly, a long period when no
flame or smoke arose heavenward, and
when existence was endurable only
in tropical climates.
1t is not easy to go back in imagin-
alton to that remote period when the
metals were undiscovered and the
inventive faculty was, consequently
undeveloped; but with the discovery
of these, and especially of that in-
valuable metal, iron, of more benefit
to mankind than all others combined,
we may believe that Il powerful i'm.
petus was given to the progress of
the race.
Copper and tin, of which bronze is
composed, were the first known met
ais. Brass is a compound of copper
and zinc. There is in the Bible,
frequent mention of brass, but it was
really bronZe.
Hiram, of Tyre. a worker in brass,
" IS sent for by Solomon. He was "a
man of wisdom and understanding.
and cunning in all works of brass.''
He cast two pillars eacl. thirty-tbree
feet high ami seven feet in diameter.
He also made a molten sea of brass
eighteen feet in diameter, and twelve
oxen to support it.
Gold and silver we're known at a
very early period. Gold is the first
metal mentioned in the bible, and is
referred to in the second chapter of
Genesis.
Moses tells us that Tubal Cain,
about $500 years B. c., was an in
structor in every artifice in brass and
iron. The Bible has references to
iron covering 4 period of from 1900 to
500 years b. c..
1t is said that iron and copper
mines are found in the Egyption des-
erts, which were worked in ancient
times. THE tombs of Memphis
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America, Must Yfel6=.

The greatest thinkers, the most
profound scholars. the most expert,
thorough and successful CHEMISTS
for these America must turn to Ger
many. In the wOefully speculative
field Of medicine. no greater step has
yet been taken than in the discovery,
after the most extended research, the
most careful and patient experiments,
of DR.. Faust's German Cough Syrup,
for the cure of consumption, coughs.
colds, sore throat, bronchitis, group.
and all pulmonary diseases. Remep'-
Der this medicine is sold on a positive
guarantee to cure. Price, Csc. SOC.
and 81 per bottle. Ask Druggists.
Sold by L. E. Stinehour. 2
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Men Of Eminent Ability.

Scholars and chemists, have devoted years CT
time and ~killful labor that they might in = meas
ure, relieve human suffering. DR.. Faust's German
and careful experiments. 1t il prepared with tn:
NEST scrupulous care from pure grape jnice, and
the choicest fruits. roots and herbs, and stands
dies suffering from private disorders aged # e.
bic and ie;.ilit*ted persons, aud those recovering
from the effects If exausting disease. mental tr
physical overwork. Guaranteed to promote di-
gestion, invig. rate and give new and permanent
vital force. In no way can 1t be used az intox-
icant. Ask Druggists For sale by l.. f. Stinc>
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-07-07
W00DsIDE PRAIRIE.

Too much rain for the low meadow
lands.
Most of the boys have gone to work
on the railroad.
Mrs. Docksdator, who has been
visiting her son M. S. Docksdator,
has returned to her home at Mauston,
Wisconsin.
Gangilder says he has the boss
team. and his neighbors say he made
the boss trade.
Mr.. Yarnell was visiting on the
prairie a short time ago, and tells us
that he will have a spleddid harvest,
if the straw does not grow 50 large as
to lodge badly, and thus keep the
grain from developed properly.
In your isue of June 10th, there was
an article on sowing turnips. lido
not disagree with it, but the best ruta-
bagies I ever raised were sown the
sixth of July, yet it is advisable to
sow them the fore part Of June.
Wild strawberries and cream are
the order of the day, or as far as l
care to order it at least.
Haying has commenced, and the
grass is abundant.
New potatoes are plenty. Your
humble correspondent had his first
dish Of the the 4th Of July; but Un-
Gle Wesley tells us he had potatoes
large enough to dig some time ago.
Wheat still continues to promise an
abundant harvest. The weather is
favorable, and farmers are generally
jubilent with anticipation.
A few days ago J. A. Bunce was
driving nails, when a piece flew and
hit him in tho eye. There is some
danger of loosing his eyesight.
The boys love to kiss the girls now
a-days, because their lips are stained
with strawberries. 1t is human to
love wine; so suppose it is all right.
The evening of July 81, sad acci-
dent happened to Bert Aldrich. The
boys purchased some blank cartridges,
and Phyn loaded revolver with
them and fired at Bert. The charge
took effect in the center of Bert's
forehead, just high enough not to de-
stroy his eyesight. He fell as if he
had been shot with bullet, and was
insensible for some time. The wound
is only skin deep, but it is all ugly
one. Bert is confined to the house;
but the most serious result probably
will be specks of powder and small
scars in the face and forehead, and
sorry 4th of July for Bert. whose
merry laugh and happy ways will be
missed by his many friends on that
day.
The following 1 clip from piece
of paper picked up. and think it
worthy of place in the colamns of
any news paper:
''Politeness, says Witherspoon, lis
real kindness kindly expressed'-an
admirable definition, and so brief that
all may easily remember it. This is
the sum and substance Of all true
politeness. Put it in practice, and all
will be charmed with your manners.
Never make your children a prom
iSc which You do not fulfll INCQG
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-07-07
VERNDALE, MIMI, June 25th, 1881.

VERNDALE, MIMI, June 25th, 1881.
DEAR EDITORS:
One of the hopeful signs of the
times, is the universal interest mani
tested by the American people for
the education of their children.
School houses dot our land from ocean
to ocean, and from the British Do
minion on the north, to the Great
Gulf on the south, and when we re-
member that our free institutions
depend upon the virtue and intelli-
gence of our citizens, the question
of proper development of mind and
heart becomes paramount to all others.
Many Of the habits and tastes of
our after life are formed in the school
room, and how necessary it is to em-
ploy teachers who will carefully
guard our youthful footsteps, and di-
rect our early movements in the path
of rectitude and honor. Millions of
dollars are annually expended for the
instruction of our boys and girls.
School buildings are continually being
erected and supplied with necessary
apparatus, books furnished and other
expenses incurred. for the purpose OF
building up tn: moral and intellectu-
al, and is it not very poor economy to
employ inefficient teachers to con-
duct these schools! Most certainly
it is. Nothing but positive worth
should be critcrian Of merit, and
none but meritorious teachers should
be entrusted with the care and super
vision Of the future rulers, law
makers, business men and farmers Of
our nation. 1t is trite saying, that
whatever we would have appear in
our free Institutions, in the way of
honesty, manliness and true citizen
ship. must be engrafted into our COM
mon schools.
The necessity of education is more
apparent when we remember that
each individual is a s'sovereign," and
as such should be man of common
sense, sound judgment, good morals,
unblemished character and patriot
ism. Those who are accustomed to
thinking, must know something of
the nature of those interests that
cluster around the common schools.
They are vital; as necessary to the
life Of our young Republic, as blood
is to the life of IN individual; as nec-
essary to the perpetuity of our glori-
Gus institutions, as rain and sunshine
are to the growth of vegetation.
We are the architects of our own
fortunes. Intelligent, persevering,
honest boys, can and will succeed.
What bright prospect is presented
to our view, and with the advantages
We enjoy. why shall we not mount
high on the ladder of fame! -.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-07-07
An Americans Hope Abroad.

We have gained Il market for our
meats and grains, not to mention
fruits (apples, etc., on the other side
of the Atlantic, and we are sanguine
of being able to keep it. The pros
perity and peace of foreign powers
will have it's influence, and the crops
which the Irish and Erglishman can
grow in the years to come, will in
crease or diminish the demand for
outside supply, but however prosper
GUS they may hope to be. our meat
and grain will find more or less
ready market in London, and the con-
tinental cities. With market that
may be considered ;.s tolerably secure,
the American cattle growers should
do all they can to develop it Ivy de-
voting their attention to the i'm
provement of the quality of their
meat, at the same time practicing the
greatest economy in feeding. We
need to increase the number OF our
first-class animals. There are thous-
ands of herds that require the intro
duction Of pure blooded bulls to
greatly increase their value. Some
one has very truly said, "a bull is
half herd.'' Another point that
should not be overlooked in improv-
ing the quality of American meat, is
the early maturity of animals, and
this can be attained by using breeds
in which this is a prominent charac-
teristic. Much can also be done by
breeding to this same end. With suf-
ficient care in the management of our
vast herds, and the facilities for
growing. beef cheaply, we need not
fear the sharpest competition in the
foreign market.-An.ericnn Agri.
culturisf.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-07-07
Five Hundred Thousand Strong.

In the past few months there has been more than
the vast number of people who have used it, more
thar 2M9 cases of consumption have been cured
All Coughs, Group, Asthma, and Bronchitis, yield
ut once, hence it i, that everybody speaks in its
praise To those who have net used it, let us say,
If you haye Cough, or yeur child the Group, and
you value life don't fail to try it. For Lame Eack.
Side or Chest use Shilvh's Porous Plaster: Stld
By l.. +. Stinehour. lS-3
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Why not,
Why not,
''Pluck bright honor
From the pale-faced moon,
Or, dive into the bottom Of the deep
Where fathOmed line could never touch tn

''Pluck bright honor
From the pale-faced moon,
Or, dive into the bottom Of the deep
Where fathomed line could never touch the
And drag up drow ned konor by the locks.'
The development of mind and heart
must keep face with that of things
material. The intellectual and moral
are superior to the physical. While
our forests are being cut down, our
precious metals dug from the bowels
of the earth, colonies founded, cities
built, railroads constructed. telegraph
lines extended, new discoveries made,
and genius, contriving and inventing
to lesson the burdens of the physical
man, the mind with it's glorious ca
pac;ties for improvement must be
made to produce rich harvests Of
thought, that shall contribute just as
much to the welfare Of the people, as
our fertile fields and rich mines.
The common schools of our country
constitute line of defence, guarding
the sacred liberties so dearly bought
by our forefathers, whose blood was
50 freely spilled on the altar of free
dom that you and might sit under
our own vine and fig tree, without be-
ing molested or daring to make any
afraid.
Oh! how we should prize the sa-
cred immunities enjoyed by us, and
with what zeal and enthucia:m ought
we as teachers enter into this work
of training the youthful mind to
think to some purpose. and inspire
it with 4 longing and thirsting after
knowledge, that it may. ''Drink deep
or taste not the rierian fount.'' -
S. L. FRAZIER.