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Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-08-31
The Primary Election Law.

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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-03-03

MUNGER-Mrs. Harriet Alice Munger
died at Churubusco., Ind, of Con-
sumption, Saturday, Feb. 10Th, 1881,
in the 10Th year Of her age.
"Alice," as she was Familiarity called,
was born June 9th, 1852, at Hardin,
Shelby Co., o. Her parents were DIR.
Wilson V. Cowan and Mary j.. Cowan.
When Alice was but a child, she gave
her young heart to the Savior, and join
ed the Presbyterian church, at the age
of Is. She received a good education at
home and at school, and attended young
ladies' seminaries at Springfield, Della
ware and S~teubenville, leaving the last
institution in 1872, She was married to
John B. Munger, March 18th, 1873.
Three children were given them-Fan-
ME-, Willie and Clarence, Willie was cali
ed to his heavenly home Dec. both, 1879.
For some years the family resided in Ea-
ton; and they joined the Presbyterian
church. Last fall they removed to Chur-
ubusco., Ind. Mrs. NJ. was in failing
health and at length yielded to the
strength of disease and has gone to her
everlasting rest.
Her married life was ~singularly bright.
She was a good example of what a chris
liam wife should be. We do not think it
~extravagant eulogy to say hat she was a
realization of Solomon's description of an
excellent wife. "Her eyes were homes
of silent prayer" She dwelt at the mer-
.cy seat, she fed upon the word of God,
she strengthened herself in the promises
of God. As a mother she was all that
could be desired. That the children
were the gifts of the Lord she fully be-
.lieved, and gave them back to Him in
baptism. Her desire to- be at rest was
frequently uttered. Her prospects for
the future was not Swallowed by a single
doubt. She died peacefully without a
struggle, after making minute arrange
ments for her burial.
Farewell, dear friend, thy place on
earth, in the home, in the church, is
empty. Thy voice is hushed here, but
in glory thou art now. Thy seat in heav-
en-, waiting for thee long, is now filed.
Thy harp is now in thy hand well tuned.
Earth weeps, but heaven r~ejoiees at thy
going away.
Her funeral services were held in Ea-
ton, O., Thursday afternoon, February
oath, in the Presbyterian church. of
which she vas a member. Rev. A. J..
Reynolds preached from Philippians 3:
POL. She was laid TO rest IN Mound
Cemetery to await the glorious resurrec-
ton. A., ]. REYNO4 ms
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-03-03
FOR SALE.

Adjoining the town of Eaton, GA
Residence, Two-story Brick House of
five rooms, frame kitchen, two rooms
and cellar; barn, out buildings, good
orchard, variety of berries; also an
overlooking well of chalybeate water,
noted for its medicinal properties
With the above is fifteen acres of excel
lent land, suitable for gardening or any
other purpose. The buildings and three
acres may be purchased for $4,000, or
21 acres, or any part of same be added
at the rate of 1925 per acres; or remain
ing 8 acres may be had, or any part of
same, at the rate of $135 per acre, or
the entire premises at $4,000. AS to
Payment, inquire of WIN. PRYOR, Ea-
ton, o., or ISRAEL COLE, on the prem
ises. he. PRYOR.
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-03-03
Rules for roller skating.

The following rules. as laid down by
the Springfield SUNDAY News, will be of
interest to the young folks of Eaten, at
this present time:
Never get out of anybody's road.
If anybody is in your road don't go
round him-go straight through him.
When you find yourself falling, bring
some n else down with you, and be
sure to keep on top.
Always carry temperance tracts about
you; then if you want to leave your girl
for a few minutes to get a hot lemonade
tell her you see a fellow just going out of
the door you want to give a tract, and
she'll believe you. If you give her a
peppermint lozenge when you come
back, she'll believe you more yet.
Never forget that love on roller skates
always runs smooth. The fellow who
ear skate and help a lady to 'tstand up
and be counted" a always have his
pick of the girls.
Don't try to learn by the regular slow
and go easy methods; try all the hifalu-
tin spread eagle styles you can see others
do.
If your straps and buckles get out of
order, swear at them; bottled anger is
bad for the soul.
If a green skater asks your assistance,
don't give it; people might take you for
a greeny.
If a pretty girl comes along and.cap-
sizes at your feet, pick her up tenderly
and offer her your arm.
If your sister takes a tumble, make out
you don't see her; it's terribly stupid
work to play the agreeable to az old poke
like her.
If you fall, don't be in a hurry getting
up; you "a take a rest, and if half a
dozen fall over you it will only make.
sport for the crowd.
When you are done skating, go into
the dressing room and pick all the longer
splinters out of your legs and body you
can. You can pick out the smaller n e
when you have more time.
If you Would save money in buying
arnica, salve and lotions, saw wear and
tear of conscience and clothes, don't
skate.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-03-03
Legal Notice.

Amos shit, Plf. VS.. Elizabeth Harp,
solomon Fetter, Henry Harp, N. c..
McGrew, Sarah McCarter, and Benja-
min McCarter, her husband, Eliza
beth Creager and j. r. Creager, her
husband, iRebecea A. Horner and
James Horner, her husband, and the
heirs of A. G.. McGrew, (minors)
Defendants:
Elizabeth Harp, of Randolph county,
Indiana; Henry Harp, of Montgomery
county, Illinois; N. C.. McGrew, of
Randolph county, Indiana; Benjamin
McCarter and Sarah c.. MeCarter, and
the heirs of A C. McGrew, (minors)
whose residences are unknown to
plaintiff, will take notice that Amos
shit, OF the county of Preble and State
of Ohio, did on the 22d of February,
A. D. 1881, file his petitionin the Court
of Common Pleas, within and for the
county of Preble in the State of Ohio,
against the said Elizabeth Harp, Hen
~ Harp, n. G. McGrew, Benjamin Nc
Carter, Sarah G, McCarter, and the
heirs OF A. C. McGrew, (minors), de-
PENDANTS, asking for the 4uieting of IT,
tie and reforming of deed to the follow
ing real estate: Beginning at the north.
west corner of the southeast quarter
of. section twelve 12) township seven
% of range three )3) east apd south. OIL
said, quarter section line eighty-twe
and forty huHdredths (S2 40-100) rod:
to a corner; thence east n hundred
land eleven AID forty-eight h~undredth'
Oil $4,000 poles to a corner; thence
north eighty-two and forty hundredth'
(S2 4-100) rods; thence west L hun
dred and eleven and forty-eight hun
dredths Oil 4s-l00) poles to. the place
of beginning, containing 81 4O-lO'
acres.
And the said Elizabeth Harp, Henr,
Harp, n. c. McGrew, Benjamin Nc
Carter, Sarah McCarter and the heir
of A. c. McGrew are notified that the!
are required to appear and answer SAT-
petion on or before the third Saturda,
after the Goth day of March next.
AMOS shit.
MARSH g. MARSH, Att'ys.
Eaton, Feb. 26, 1SSI-5w.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-03-03
Legal Notice.

LOUISAHUTTON and Ezra Hutton,
her husband, of the county of Warren,
in the State of Indiana; Maria Wagon
er, Abidiai Wagner, her husband,
Hettie, Phillips and Nelson Phillips,
her husband, of the county of Kosicus-
ko, in the State ofIndiana Sarah PHIL
lips and Daniel Phillips, her husband,
of thefeounsy of Whitley, in the State
of Indiana, and Samuel Shit, whose
residence is unknown; Catherine shit
and Abidial Shit, her husband, of the
county of Darke, in the State of Ohio;
and Rebeccah Sp~onseier and John
S~ponseler. her husband; Eliza Macy
and EnocE Macy, her husband, all OF
1.-THE county of Miami, in the State of
Ohio, will taKe notice that on Tuesday,
February 22d, A. D. 1881, John Idle
filed his petition in the Clerks office of
! the Court of Common Pleas within and
for the county of Preble, and State of
Ohio, against them and is now pending,
wherein the said John Idle prays said
lCourt of'Common Pleas for an order of
partition of the following described
real estate, situate in the said county
of Preble and State of Ohio and de-
scribed as follows, to-wit: IL being in
the north-west corner of the northeast
quarter of section two (2(.in township
seven % range three t3) east and de-
fscribed asfollows, tO-wit: Commencing
at rhe'Rorth-west corne r of said quar-
ter; thence south eighty. (s01 rods;
thence east one hundred and eight
Q0S) rods; thence north eighty 800
rods; thence west one hundred and
eight Il0S) rods to the place of begin
ming containing about ffty-four acre:
of land.
And said above named defendants are
further notified, that they are required
to appear and answer said petition, OIL
or before the third Saturday after the
1st day of April, A. D. 1881, and tina
ON the 18th day of April, a. d. 1881, OF
as soon thereafter as counsel can b,
heard, said plaintiff, John Idle will APP
ply for an order that partition may b.
made of said premises.
JOHN IDLE.
L. F. LIMBERT, Atty.
Eaton. Feb. 24.-5W.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-03-03

Money to loan in sums to suit, allow
est current rates of interest, on one to
five. years time. A number of valua,
BILE farms for sale. Also, town proper
,ty in Eaton. Z.
Office in Schlenker's building.
aug26-tfT NJ. L. HOLT.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-03-03
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-03-03
For Sale,

THE undersigned will sell at private
sale about twen.y acres OF very
fine timber, situated about one mile
from Eaton on the farm formerly own
ed by Solomon Christman. This is a
fine chance for building timber and
poplar lumber as there are at least 40
very fine poplar trees. For further
particulars address the. undersigned at
Germantown, Ohio.
J. W. CLINE.
Fob 91-9w
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-03-03
Card ofThanLs.

Feeling very grateful for the kindness
shown me and mine in our affiiction, we
desire to thank our many friends, and
hope they may find as much sympathy
they might need it.
J. B. MUNGER.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-03-03
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

Uncle Levi Gard is no better.
TItwin soon beF0, the mud.''
Ham and eggs ere popular now.
Police court of Eaton very quiet.
Railroad building quiet IN Eaton
J.. NJ. Dougherty has made his viii. :
The garden seed man has been around.
"Flax-seed loaning'' season on hand.
Spring goods win be here in a few days,
Elan Fisher, Esq, is still on the sick
list.
The Municipal indebtedness Of Eaton
is about 5000.
The last day Of February was a little
on the ssblizzard'' style.
John Kisling is unable to come to
town.
The Corporation election was a very
tame affair.
FChampion Monitor the best stove
made3 For sale by G. s. Price.
Ezra creagor can't get away from his
farm home.
There will be another Corporation cleo
tion in about four weeks.
The Cincinnati Musical Opera wasswell
~patronized by Eatonians.
Some of the Murphy boys are not "hold-
ing the fort" very stoutly.
The divorce mills don'tstep on account
of weather or water.
Saturday weather was fipe-store box
esalf occupied.
Church REVEALS will now close for the
season.
Some men are born with the instincts
of hog and never. outgrow them.
Our Camden correspondent is as long
winded as rotate"
What aninmense amount Of hard work
lazy man viii do to get an office!
There seems tebe panic in the mar
ket for good butter.
Roofing and spouting a speciality, at
C.S. Price's-Lanning's old stand.
The man who knows you well may for
get all about yon when you are sick.
Get your spring poetry ready now and
avoid the rush next May.
Soon be time for the ~sassafras nan to
make his appearance.
Last Saturday was mild enough to
bring out the boys with their tops.
Deem& Co. have another lot of good
horses for sale. Go and1ook at them.
a. A. Churchill was elected Corpora
ton Clerk last Monday for four weeks.
A sick man is considered out of danger
when the doctor discontinues his visits.
Judge Curry still remains al home
from the effects of his run oyer two
months ago.
The ice business has about closed for
the winter, but will soon open for the
summer.
Agricultural implement dealers are on
the move. The season promises to be a
brisk one.
No Mayor or Marshal to elect until
next spring. A friend at u elbow re-
marks-'tis a pity.
Rob't Goings has moved his barber
snop auose s
haooring men warning hoe 0ne severe
ha.J So 80
James neison uppliea oe.'aSle lss,
anaSaa1as- - h;ss 90 rais;n.,.
There were 373 votes Polled last Mon
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Ta,a - -. ..onJ
Why dldn,tour city dads include IN tn
extra election for a Corporation Clerk
an Engineer Tor our fire Department.
Ministers of the Gospel always fee
that the Lord calls them where the big
gest salary is paid.
March may be put down as coming il
like a lion-how it will 90 out is very III
certain this "old fashioned winter.
Doa;4zwa;ts.util-th e-smau.pox take
hold of YOU before YOU conclude to b
vacc;pated.
There win he NO more elections mt
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-03-03
Notice of Appointment

Estate of Hannah Whippze, decd.
NOTICE is hereby given thatthe I'M
~ dersigned has been duly appoint
ed and qualified as Administrator of
the estate of Hannah Whipple, late of
Preble County, Ohio, deceased.
JAMES CARROLL.
j. V. CAMPBELL, Atty. [mar3-3
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-03-03
Notice Of Appointment.

Estate Of Perry BLOSSOM, decd.
NOTICE is hereby given that the
~ undersigned has been duly ap-
pointed and qualified as Administrator
of the estate of Perry Blossom, late of
Prebfe county, Ohio, deceased.
mar3-3 LORENZO STUBBS.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-03-03
Notice or Appointments.

Estate of II. T. ayers, deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given that the
IN undersigned has been duly ap-
pointed and qualified as Administrator
of the estate of NJ. T. Ayers, late of Ea-
ton, Preble county, Ohio, deceased.
II. 81. HUTTE.
o. NJ, L. Holt, Atty. mar3-3
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-03-03
Notice of Appointment.

BOTIdce ". WhtppIeS EStdte.
NOTICE is hereby given that the I'M
~ dersigned has been duly appoint
ed and qualified as Administrator de
bonis non with the will annexed, Of
the estate of Borlace w Whipple, late
of Preble.county, Ohio, deceased.
JAMES CARROLL.
j, V. CAMPBELL, Atty. Tmar3-3
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-03-03
EAToN MARKETS.

CORRECTED WEEKLY BY STEPHENS &
3 EDMONDS.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-03-03

Iowa, California; Northwest
Or Kansas, TEXAS C Southeast,
.aiG ? \ Kan as and Texas Special

Has a Through Coach from Indianapolis via DAN
vile, Decatur, Springfield Jacksonville Qnirsy
and Hannibal, making NO CHANGE OF CARS
KANSAS. and hut one change through the
Indian Territory to Texas. =
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-03-03
OBITUARY.

MUNGER-Mrs. Harriet Alice Munger
died at Churubusco., Ind, of Con-
sumption, Saturday, Feb. 10Th, 1881,
in the 10Th year of her age.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-14
HOUSEHOLD NOTES.

STEwED VEAI.-Cut your meat in pieces wash
them clean, put them into the dinner-pOt add three
pnts oil water put in onion some pepper and
salt, let 1t stew one hour then add potatoes sliced
and make crust of sour milk or cream-tartar and
put in and stew till the potatoes are done about
half an hour the crust may be made into biscuits
Crumbs of any kind of fresh meat may be used in
making stew.
RICE CHICKEN PIE.-Cover the bottom of a pud-
ding dish with slices OF broied ham; cut up a
broed chicken and nearly fill the dish; pour in
gravy melted butter to fill the dish add chopped
onions if you like, or little curry powder which
and to the top thick Bake it for one-half or
three-quarters of an hour.
MEAT PIE.-Tale mashed potatoes seasoned with
salt, butter and milk and line baking-d Law
upon 1T slices Of cold meat of any kind; add salt
pepper, catsup and butter or any cold gravy; put
III layer Of potatoes and another LAYER of meat i'm
the way till the dish IL full have luyer of
potatoes on the top Bake it until it is thoroughly
heated through.
RICE FRUIT PUDDING.-One large teacup rice n
little water to cook it partiay dry line an earthen
basin with the rice fill up with CHARTERED apple, or
any fruit you choose. Cover with rice. Tie cloth
over tho top and steam one hour. TO be eaten with
sweet sauce. Do not butter the dish.
SPICED APPLE TARTs.-Rub slowed tart apples
through Il sieve; swceten and flavor with mace or
the apple, and lay bars of crust quarter of an inch
wide the top of the tart. Bake till the crust ia
done.
water enough To cover them, until tender Mash
with u spoon, and strain out the juice. Take a pint
OF Juice to pound of sugar: boil thirty minutes
and strain through u hair solve.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-14

care you take of mel There is nothing the ,n.,.-.
with me. 1 do not look well. because when Ira.ses
Just now slumbering had bad dream. fha, 49,
was dead, and that in another world / ooniS st
escape from the ylooking eyes of the inanc,i
ISL bielchToder'" Theirs turned around 10 me "a
sao' bieichroder is a jew who has caused NJ
tne most aRonizing transes which man loving ~.
country and seeing her on the brink of ruin era,
eSper1cnced" How was that :" / asked vi
M Theirs replied, II do not want 70 ax.u
on palntui subject, but on interesting pece 90
pfenen contemporaneous history. The story ahons
Blelchroder and his eyes is worth being oosnnnn,
Gated Bleichroder had made an inventorv ~ ~,
NATIONAL wealth for Bismarck. He affirmed tina. NJ
would easily pay ransom of seven millards ana
that one OF nine miliards would not crush ms -
death; He was so that he was right as 10 of,s
himself to get the money, through a financial avn
create, II Germany would hand over France abso
Iutely TO the bankers, and furnish them with an
army which they would pay. Their idea was 10
screw her down as India had been screwed by tbs
company. The Chancellor held Bleichroder ana his
synoicate an te7rorcm over me. The plan was mon
etrous. put nothing was then impossible Eur, ma
was broken up, and we had friends 20 depend
upon; Ihe antlpathy of the Prussan nobility form
ing tine military party and of the Emperor himself
70 tine Jews was In our favor. They did not wish
Inem 70 become too powerful. l succeeded in get
ing on with hive milliards, and In keeuing Belfort
Belchroder was summoned to Versailles when WAS
there. defeated him in rescuing the prey ON which
he was eager. Ever after when he came across me
ms eye expressed the feeling to which his disap-
polntment gave rise. / cannot imagine a worse
punishment in another world than 10 be condemneJ
BieichrOderv $500 -N~AAhs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-14
MORTIMER COLLINS'S LITTLE FRIEND.
From The Spectator.

From The Spectator
Collins loved to notice and make friends with the
birds and small deer" that lived around him, and
often pleasant intercourse was carried on between
them Like Thorcau, though in lesser degree he
knew how to make friends with the feathered folk
that built their nests in his trees and the intimacy
seems to have proved agreeable on both sides
Here is bit of cheerful gossip about winter
guest
Il have made very pleasant acquainta nce-a
young and viyacious person, musical and garrulous,
grateful for small kindncsses and never a bore
lie is to avoid the mysterious, robin redbreasl-
young cock whose waistcoat has not YET attained
its fullest scarlet nor his song its complete music
There are lots of them my lawn. in various
stages Of adolescence but this little beauty got into
my book room one morning and flew in fright
against the window when entered and fell on the
floor, half-stunned. | took him up aud got him to
drink little water, and put him on the grass He
soon recovered, and now he follows me all over the
place. He waits to welcome the first thing in
the morning He perches my knee as sit writ
ing on the lawn, and twitters out "a sweet low song
He lis very inquisitive about everything new that
comes out when we encamp under the trees exam
lining work baskets writing baskets straw hats
with an evident thirst for knowledge. He comes on
my writing-table TO pick NJ crumbs then suddenly
darts away IN hurry to seize something more en-
tcing-a fat spider or "a daddy longlevs or IA b 1T
tery. There Is something curious in the friendship
of this feathered atom born out Of gratitude"
Mrs Collins adds III q note " lie continued to be
friendly until the spring Of the following year and
spent the greater part of the winter in the house
thereby causing great jealousy to two other robins
who were also favOritcs. who used to watch for
him to come out of the house and attack him."