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The Portland daily press., 1881-01-20
Gorham Normal School.

The exercises of the school took place Tues
day in accordance with the regular programme
and there we're present Messrs. Luce, Plum
mer, Rowell and Hinckley Of the board of
trustees, Rev. DR.. Smaller of Portland, Mr..
fash, Superintendent of Schools, Portland, G.
L. Fletcher, late Principal of Castine Normal
School, and many others from the surrounding
towns, who are specially in terested in the
work of education.
The spacious room was filed during the day
with an interested and attentive audience.
Rev. Mr.. Rowell made the opening prayer in
the morning instead of the usual opening
prayer by the school. The examinations of the
several classes, in which gentlemen present
joined, were very satisfactory to all, evincing
careful training on the part of the teachers
and good degree of thinking power on the
part of the scholars The searching exercises
were satisfactory, rather above those of former
classes in this school, showing a more careful
training as the teachers gain experience.
At the close of the afternoon exercises the
State Superintendent conferred the diplomas
on % young ladies and young gentlemen This
is the first class of 1881 and the third class of
the school. The whole number of graduates
is 96.
The Superintendent made'a few remarks to
the class in his peculiarly happy manner. He
then called upon Mr.. Fletcher, who responded
in an eloquent and impressive address The
singing under the direction of Mr.. Wilson of
Portland was very satisfactory. Mr.. Wilson
has resigned and there will therefore be a
chanua N iustruotorc IN thic do r+,,o,+ a.,
beginning of next term.
In the evening the hall was crowded. The
parts were excellent and the manner of the de-
livery very good. The exercises consisted OF
singing, history, essays, poem, choruses and
prophecies.
1t is greatly regretted that during the read
ing of the poem by Miss Norton, the noise
OF the bringing in of settees, and the
coming in of people prevented many hear
ing what certainly has not been sur.
passed by any production of the kind at any
former graduation of the school. It would be
invidious to designate where all are good 1t is
enough to say that the essays during the day
and evening, history, prophecy, chronicles,
poem and class song, are pronounced by all
who heard them, good
Thus ends the third graduating day of this
school. Its prospects are excellent, its gradu-
ates for the most part in the schools, teaching,
and winning generally favorable regard The
prospects for the next class are capital,
AT the beginning of the next term, Febru-
airy 9th, there will be class formed for two
years course admitting young women at 16
years of age, and young men at II. There will
also be a class of former graduates, who come
to take term Or more of advanced work.
The following was the song written for the
class of 81:
Soon, o soon the year has fed
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-20
Masonic.

In Masonic circles we learn there is strong
feeling in favor of new Blue Lodge, also a
new commandery of knights Templar.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-20

NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN, That
~ the subscriber has been duly appointed
and taken upon himself the trust of Administrator
of the estate of
MICH AEL MCMAHON, late of Portland.
in the County of Cumberland, deceased and given
bonds as the Law directs. All persons having de-
mands upon the estate of said deceased are required
to exhibit the same; and all perons indebted to said
estate called upon to make payment to
EDWARD A. MOVES, Administrator
Portland, Jan. 4th 1881. jan2OdIaw3wIhs
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-20

Soon, o soon the year has fed,
Since we met that wintry day:
Swiftly have the moments sped
In their silent march away
And tonight mid scenes so dear,
Grows the purpose strong and bright.
That, resisting uot and fear,
We will labor for the right.
With one voice our hearts reply,
By the aid of God we will,
Thus encouraged, nobly try
This high purpose to fulfill.
Trials and temptations strong,
We shall find along our way,
But, resolved to battle wrong,
They will help us day by day.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-20
Wood Ward for sake.

nN account of i'll health the subscriber wishes to
~ sell his wood yrd located the corner OF
Lincoln and Boyd streets. Connected with the
yard is a goot horsepower wood saving machine.
For further particulars call on Or address
THOMAS COBB;
ian20 d1wA 20 Paris street.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-20
ELIZA FAIRS DEATH.
Testimony Finished and Argu-
ments Made.

A VERDICT EXPECTED TO-DAY.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-20

UFFICE HOURS:
From 500 a. m. to $50 p. m, Sundays excepted.
Sundays, open for Carriers and General Delivery
from 3 TO 10 a. m.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-27
BOOTS AND SHOES.
First-class Winter Goods Selling at
Almost Cost.
Fred Michael. the Boot and
Shoe Man, Invites One and
All to Call.

Experienced business men never
wish to carry any goods over from II
season to another. While the true
worth of goods carried over may not
actually have decreasedin point Of dol
lars and cents, yet they are always
sold at a discount. MIR. Fred Michael
has, in view of the fact that he has a
large stock of winter goods, such as
boots, shoes, rubber boots and ladies
and gent over-shoes, on hand, desires
it understood that from this date on he
will sell the same off at almost cost.
All these goods are in first-class condi-
ton; all of the best brands and having
been purchased from first-class hands
for cash, he can afford to sell at the re-
markable low figures he is now surpris-
ing all who call. He does not desire to
carry these goods through the spring
and summer months and hence his low
prices. Farmers as well Is other par
ties can find special bargqin4 at Mich
ael's. Having at all times of the
largest, most complete and varied stock
of boots, shoes and rubber goods, he
can offer inducements to any class OF
customers. Goods guaranteed in all
cases to be just what are represented
or money refunded. "Quick sales and
small profits" rule at Fred Michael's
boot and shoe store.
N. B. Parties knowing themselve;
indebted to Mr.. Michael will please
call and settle at once, as he desires tC
straighten up his books and begin the
New Year with clean pages. GA wore
to the wise is sufficient"
Eaton, Jan. ct
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-27
RAN ROAD ENSURED {!

Mr.. [. N DAVIS, representing the l.
B. & W. Railway, was in Eaton on Tues
day last, and again met the joint rail-
road committees of West Alexandria and
Eaton, at the Eagle Hotel. His object
in coming here at present was to say to
the Committees and the citizens inter-
ested in the building of the proposed
railway enterprise, running from India
napolis to Columbus, that the PROPOSE
ton to raise the $4,000 subsidy and give
the right of way through the county was
accepted, and request that We go to work
and secure them and the road would be
given us. West Alexandria has already
appointed her Soliciting Committees and
Eaton will do the same this (Wednes-
day. evening, and the west road and
Florence will follow suit. The road is to
be finished by the first of October, 1881,
when the subscriptions will then be de-
manded. 1t is no use for US to write
about the necessity of the citizens push
ing this work with vigor and earnest
ness, and securing the enterprise. Every
man can reason and act for himself, anC
should go to work for the road. We
MUST have it. We WILL have it. Go tt
work-woRK until the amount is raised
and the road secured.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-27
LOOK HERE.

1t is now the accepted time to pay
your debts. John Filbert, the boot and
shoe dealer of East Main street, thinks
so also, and desires that those indebted
to him will come forward at once and
settle. Mr.. Filbert says he has several
accounts which he must pay and wish
es those indebted TO him to put in ap-
pearance at once. He has waited on
those in arrears for almost one year
and now thinks it high time for those
so favored to call on him and settle.
Mr.. Filbert has a fine stock of winter
goods, comprising both rubber and
leather boots and shoes, all of which
will be sold off at nearly cost. Persons
wishing bargains viii consult their
own interests by c%.lling on John Fill
bert.
Eaton, Jan. ct.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-27
Court Proceedings.

Very little business was done in Court
since our last report. The following are
the cases found on the Docket and dis
posed Of during the week:
Lucy J.. Harris VS.. David Martin
Suit for damages. Jury disagreed.
Parmelee VS.. Thomas ct al.-Decree
for $128.12 and an order to sell mortgag-
ed premises.
Hoover VS.. Hoover.-The Court found
that the defendant, Amelia A. Hoover,
was not an heir at law of Geo. Hoover,
ST., deceased, nor entitled to any share
in the distribution OF the estate of de-
ceased, and the order of distribution
heretofore made in the ase corrected.
Lehman VS.. Cook.-Assignment of
dover and appraisement of land hereto
fore made in this case set aside, and a
new order for assignment of dover and
appraisement made.
Foster VS.. Clemmer.-Referred to F.
NJ. Davisson, County Surveyor.
Kaylor ct al. VS.. Christman ct al
Title to real estate quieted.
Frum VS.. Robinson & Chambers.-De-
murrer to reply sustained, with leave to
file amended petition in the case.
Frum VS.. Eaton Corporation.-Tried
to a jury; verdict to plaintiff for $43.
This was a suit on an account for lum-
Der and material furnished by plaintiff
to defendant, on the order of the Street
Commissioner and members of Cistern
Committee of the Town Council. On
the trial, plaintiff proved by the Street
Commissioner and ex-members OF Coun-
Gil, that every item in his account was
purchased and used by the Corporation
The jury found a verdict for the plaintiff
for $43, the whole amount he claimed
with interest from the 18th day OF Aug.
1880.
Marsh VS.. Marsh.-Divorce granted.
State of Ohio VS.. Samuel Miller.-rn
dicted for grand larceny. Tried to {
Jury; verdict, not guilty.
This was the case in which the horse
and sleigh belonging to Jonathan Switze
was taken from the hitching rack in Ea
ton on Christmas evening, and found il
possession of young Miller about L
O'Clock the same night, a short distanc
: from town. 1t vas pretty squarely prov
: en- that he had spent nearly the who'll
evening at the Eaton Brewery, or unit
a very short time before he was capture,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-27
Golden Wedding Celebration.

''The day is here, the month, the year
Kindred and friends invited
Have kindly come to cheer our home
And see us reunited.
A cheerful throng, with mirth and song,
Sunshine around US shedding,
Have bro't the friends to make this feast
Indeed a golden wedding"
The happiest and most pleasant affair
we have witnessed in Eaton for a long
time, was the celebration of the COLDER
wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Hubbell
at their residence on west Main street
on Thursday, January Goth, which oc'
casion was quietly and carefully arrang.
ed by their daughter, Mrs. Clara Ritchey,
of Evansville, Ind, assisted by Mrs
Jennie Wallace, of Cincinnati. The re.
ception of invited guests commenced al
8 O'Clock p. M, and continued until al.
most midnight, during which time, al.
though a rainy and unpleasant evening,
more than one hundred friends and
neighbors paid their respects to the FIFTY
YEARS married couple, sat down to a
bounteous and well-prepared collation.
and then departed, wishing them many
more years of u~nalloyed life and happi-
ness. Among the many visitors we no
ticed were Rev. Getchell and wife, Rev.
Spahr, Rev. Garoutte and wife, Rev.
Reynolds and wife, Mr.. Josiah Camp
bell and wife, Aunt Betsy Edison, J. P.
Acton and wife, H. G. Hiestand and wife,
Mrs. w. H. H. B. Minor, T. J. Larsh,
Rutledge Huffman, Mrs. Kendelbarger.
V. w. Lake and wife, Mr.. Leon Vanloo,
of Cincinnati, Mrs. Jennie II. Deem, J.
| H. Foos and wife, j.. J. Robinson, Miss
Julia Robinson, Jos. Hawkins and wife,
w. A. Bloomfield and wife, Miss Sallie
Stockton, Miss Minnie Zoos, Miss Alice
Lanning, DIR. P. NJ. Small and wife, DIR,
1. n. Welsh and wife, Sweeney Hubbell
and wife, Miss Emma Small, Miss Ruth
Whitridge, Ora Jefferson and wife, Mrs
Elizabeth Wilson, Miss Belle Acton
Judge Campbell and wife, J. NJ. With.
row, Superintendent of Eaton Schools.
Mrs. Margaret Fleet, H. B. VanAusda.
and wife, DIR. J. L.. Quinn and wife, W
G. Bruce, Mrs. Elizabeth Hawkins, Mis-:
Lizzie Wilson, and many others not re
membered. Many handsome and valu
able presents were passed to the couple
among which was a gold ring from the
groom to the bride, upon which wa:
enameled the word "Mizpah," a beauti
fully worked purse containing $50 in golc
to Mrs. H., while the shirt bosom of Mr.
H. was decorated with the scarf pin worr
by him at his wedding, and the old-timt
candlesticks lighted up the parlor anc
dining room, shedding a cheerful and
pleasant glow of time passed and gone
upon the pieces of table ware, used fifty
years ago, when this venerable couple
plighted their destiny and fortunes ont
to another. The affair was somewhat o
a surprise to Mr.. and Mrs. H., but ont
that will long be remembered by then
for its many pleasant and happy recur
rences, and we congratulate Mrs. CLAIR
Ritchey on the success which so happil,
crowned her efforts on this enjoyable oc
c~asion, and hope that those for whom sh'
exhibited so much love and affection
may live to enjoy many annual anniver
saries of their marriage, and always b.
surrounded by earnest and loving friends
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-27
The Eaton Skating Hall Open t
Camden and West Alexandria.

The Managers of the Eaton Skating
Association, by request have reserved
the Skating Rink and Skates for the ex-
elusive use Of Camden and West Alex
andria citizens, on Monday evening, Jan.
31st. A cordial invitation is extended to
all to be present.
The Hall will be open to the public on
the regular eyen1ngs-fuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday, and Saturday after
moons.
On Friday evening the Hall will be
open to ladies, and gentlemen with com
pany ONLY. Gentlemen will not be adj
mitted On this evening without ladies.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-27
Attachment Notice.

John Lander, plaintiff, against Thomas
w. Gilmore, defendant. Before A.
Edgar Hubbard, j. p, of Washing
ton Township, Preble Co., o.
THE said Thomas w. Gilmore, de-
i PENDANT, will take notice that on
the Nth day of January, 1881, the said
Justice issued an order of attachment
in the above action, for the sum of
Twenty-three Dollars and Thirty Cents,
and that said case is set for hearing on
the Bird day of March, 1881, at 9 O'Clock
a.. m. JOHN LANDER.
I. jan27-w3
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-27
Attachment Notice.

Benz. Haas, Bernhard Weiss and Adolph
Haas, partners as Haas & Weiss,
plaintiffs, against Gilmore & Bros,
defendants. Before A. Edgar Hub
bard, j. p, of Washington Town
ship, Preble Co., o.
HyHE said defendants, Gilmore &
L Bros, will take notice that on the
18th day of January, 1881, the said JUS
tice issued an order of attachment in
the above action, for the sum of $685.
46, and that said action is set for hear,
ing on the 9TH day of March, 1881.
F. G. THOMPSON.
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-27


The following is the programme for the
regular exercises to be held in the High
School, next Friday, at 8 p. M:
Recitation-''That Line Fence"-Frank
Acton.
Essay-"Bucdi ng"-Vinnie Kaylor.
Recitation-"The Wife's Soliloquy''-
Della Clear.
neutrality-suspicious. Lockwood.
Essay-"A Crown'-Emma Bloom
field.
Recitation-"The Chestnut Horse
Willie 10y.
Essay."Selfshness"-Lo Achey.
Observation-Disclosures Bloomfield.
Recitation-''The Nun"-Mary Camp
bell.
Essay-"Money"-Susie Day.
Northumberland of Christian
Charity"-Leissa Agnor.
Essay-"Corporal Punishment'-T.
Campbell.
Recitation-''The Brave at Home
Bird Campbell.
Recitation-"The landing of the Pill
grim Fathers"-Stanley Zoos.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Camp
bell.
Recitation-''The Pleasant Days O
Old"-Fred. Brookins.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Carroll.
Recitation-"Only a Brakeman''-Kate
Lanius.
Patrons of the school and the public
generally, are invited to be present.
j. M. WITHROW, Sup't.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-27
S~wEETwATER, Tenn,
Jan. 18th. 1881.
Mr.. L. G. GOULD:

Mr.. L. G. GOULD:
DEAR SIR-You will please send state
ment of my account with the DEMOCRAT
and 1 will make you a remittance at my
earliest convenience, as l can't keep
house here without the DEMOCRAT. Wish
ing you all the success imaginable, L re-
main as ever,
Yours Respectfully, &C.,
Tow RpANAN
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-27
Notice of Appointment.

Estate Of Ohio BruD15amgh, decd.
NOTICE is hereby given that the I'M
IN dersigned has been duly appointed
and qualified as Administrator, with
will annexed, of Ohio Brumbaugh, late
of Pr, bic county. Ohio, deceased.
GEO. BRUMBAUGH.
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-27
Notice of Appointment.

Daniel Juday's Estate.
NOTICE is hereby given that the I'M
IN dersigned has been duly appoint
ed and qualified as Administrator of
the estate of Daniel Juday, late of Pre-
BILE county, Ohio, deceased.
r jan2o-3j - GEO.W.JUDAY.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-27
NOTICE.

Having closed out my entire stock
of harness, &C., 1 desire all those in
debted to me to call and settle imme-
diately. JOS. DEEM.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-27
MARRIAGES.

DEEM-BRUBAKER-On the 18th OF
jan, 1881, at the residence of the
BRIDES father, by Rev. P. Banta, Mr..
Daniel H. Deem and Miss Anna M.
Brubaker, all OF this county.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-27

The following from an old Somers
Township Democrat, is the kind of cor.
respondence hat are very cheering and
acceptable to newspaper publishers:
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-27

Persons knowing themselves indebt-
ed to the undersigned will call at once
and settle, as 1 desire to straighten up
my accounts. FRAZER q Go.
ian6-W4
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-27

w. G.. BANFILL,
Notary Public, Real Estate & Loan hgt,
DEEDS, MORTGAGES and Alb
- stracts of Titles u speciality. Of
flee, for the present, in Recorders of
flee. [jan27'S1-tf
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-27

with the horse and sleigh, and if he
hadn't lied about where he was going
with it to the parties who arrested him,
there would have been no trouble over
it. Whether he really found the horse
and sleigh on the road on his way home,
ed to bring it to town, was somewhat
doubtful, but the jury gave him the ben
| eft of the doubt and turned him loose.
The evening of his acquittal he joined
the Murphys, over which considerable
singing was INDUCED in and a speech or
two made, but in less than twenty-four
hours he was in one of our saloons
drinking beer to the health of the Judge,
Jury and his Attorney! Take the wit
ness!
State of Ohio VS.. David Bradshaw
Indicted for shooting with intent to kill.
Tried to a jury; verdict, guilty.
David Bradshaw is the young man
who shot Reid on the west road, on the
evening of the Sth OF January. The trial
being on Saturday, and not a very plea
SAINT day to be out of doors, the Court
room was crowded by citizens of Eaton,
and Dixon and jackson township grang-
ers. As young Reid's recovery was I'M
expectedly rapid, many expressed doubts
about the conviction of Bradshaw, but
the evidence the State brought to bear
against him was so overwhelming, that
the jury were out only about fifteen min
utes, until it came in with a verdict of
guilty. The imprisonment for the crime
for which this young man is convicted,
is from n to twenty years, but as there
are some extenuating circumstances in
his case, we have no doubt Judge Gil
MORE will temper his sentence with mer-
cy and make it short as prudence will
permit.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-27
EATON MARKETS.

CORRECTED WEEKLY BY STEPHENS &
EDMONDS
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1881-01-27

Through tickets on sale for all points East or
West. For N formatio in regard to ticket rates,
&C, inquire ofagents at principal ticket Offices or
address u. w. Smith. General Passenger Agent,
E. II. WALDROE, GenT Manager.
Daily Republican., 1881-03-04
ANOTHER BRokm sAYs:


A Westminster, Maryland, special
gives particulars OF the lynchiug OF
Frank J. Wright, son of prominent
citizen of.hat place, in the mountains
OF Colorado recently by band of vigi-
lants. The murder WAS horrible one
and wholly anprovGaed. Private I'd
vices to his family state that after re-
moving to Colorado be hired servant
and purchased soma mules for travelling
purposes from a party who, it is said,
had stolen them, Mr.. Wright being ig-
norant of the facts. He was, however,
pursued by gang of desperadoss and
hanged, with his servant, before he
could make an explanation. Mr..
Wright was a man Of thirty, member
Of the Carroll county aud Washington,
D. c., bars, and well connected socially
and Of recognized integrity. His object
in going 70 Colorado was to attend to
some business for client and while
there he purchased an interest in q
mine. His family ars overwhelm med
with griei at his terrible fate.
Daily Republican., 1881-03-04

The Y. p. nj. l. l.. A. of the First
Pres by terisn church gave the third Of
q series Of entertainments last night.
The attendance was vary large. There
were more people present last evening
than there we're at any previous enter
trinmsns given by the society tnls
season. The exercises were very inter-
esting and were heartily appreciated by
those presept.
Piano DUETS were performed by
Misses Florence N. HirSt and Mary
Otto, and Miss Mamie Breen and
Clarence Shank.
Selections we're read by Frank Il.
Hofeeker, Miss Eila PIckels, Mtss
Hirst and Miss Probe H,bley. Miss
Mary Tilimsn and Mr. J. W. ShoenAk-
ar rendered vocal dusst. Miss Mamie
Breen performed q piano solo. Dssiara-
tious we're given by Wm. II. Lynan
and b. N. Ross. w. 3. Walters rsn-
dered . tenor selo and an alto solo was
sang by Miss Mary Tillman. A dou ble
qusrtette sang "The Belfry Tower" J.
R. Mcclellan gave oornet solo, emit
tied "Rmily Polka" In response to
an encore he gave kathleen Gsvour-
usen." Miss Pheb9 Zsblsy was leudly
applaudea
Daily Republican., 1881-03-04
Rising SOn Rsems.

Mrs. Collins an aged lady of Rising
san, died last Sunday night, after q
severe illness. She had not tasted
= morsel Of food for over forty-
four days, not even taking single
drop OF the mediciue prescribed for her,
and the only thing her attendants could
induce her TO take was aspoonful Of wa
tor scarcely once day. She was con
ausd ever since the death Of her sou,
whisa happened short time before
her sickness. Miehal Collins, aged 35
years, is the only Surviving sen, and
he was the sole support Of his deceased
parent. Her funeral took place on
Tuesday afternoon, aud proceeded to
81. Joseph Catholic Church.
A land Lsague Is forming st Rising
Juh, IS members having been enrolled.
Thomas Moran, who was so unfortu-
nate to ges burr ed while repairing old
powder barrels at Dupont's Powder
works short while ago, is greatly i'm
proving, and hs expects to be able IA
be around soop. Great credit sbenld
be given to DR.. R. P. Green!eaf, the At
tending pbysician, for his skilIlul
treatment.