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The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-23
A CoIored Parson on /" Hades." ("


Parson Sunday, coloreh gentleman
of long standing, went into Little
Rock book store yesterday and asked
" Boss, liz yer in possession OBJ de re-
vised statues ob de New Testament 2"
When answered affirmatively he con-
tinued: "An' so yer is heppin ter
stribute dis disception. Talk ter me
bout Hades. Hell is the word. What
influence would my preachin' hab eff 1
was ter tell de congregation dat he who
don't obey de functions is in danger OBJ
Hades? Dat ole book may be too slow
fur de white folks, but it hits niger
powerful nat'ral. Da say dat de Lord is
Interchangeable. If dat is de case, why
does da wanter change His word Why
do da say dat de inspired grammar an
'rithmetic OBJ de 'postels wsnter be
krected suppose dat whar Peter says
" go fishin," de latter day gospel up
starts wants him ter day, De pronoun
L, in de fust pusson, hab, arter mature
Liberation, concluded to repair ter de sea
shore, whar the aforesaid personal pro-
noun OBJ de fust pusson, proposes ter en-
gage in the piscatorial exercise" Dat
amt de kind OBJ book to sabe man.
Dars' one faith one Lord an one bap-
tism, but the white folks is tryin' ter
make two faiths, two Lords an null
titude of baptisms."
But, old man." said the bookseller,
"you are at liberty to use the old
edition."
"Hain't de Gubner dun declared de
ole book is repealed an dat de new one
is in force 2"
Certainly not. The Governor has
no jurisdiction in such matters"
IAN da can't take de old book away
from me 7"
"No.o
"Den I'ze heeled' Gaze I'ze got hell on
my side; and I'll tell yer, when a Mig
gah amt got the fire an de birthstone
on his side, he CANT colleck ten cents
year from de church."
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-23
The Darkey's Explanation.

Early in the late civil war, John Den
mis-, full negro, believing himself fired
with patriotic zeal, and able to serve his
country, besought his master, Georgi-
an and obtained permission to accom-
pany a regiment from that State, which
was soon placed under the command of
General Floyd. The history of that
campaign is well known. On the re-
treat John became home.sick, and was
allowed to depart. He had become well
known to General Floyd and all his COM
mand. On his departure he wei to
take leave of the general, when the \
lowing dialogue was had:
"Well, John, you are going to leave
us, eh?"
"Yes, Mars Floyd; it pears like /
could do more good at home now dan
bein' here; so 1 thought I'd go home
and Courage up our people to hold on"
"That's right, John. But are you
going to tell 'em that you left us when
running from the Yankees ?" asked the
General.
"No, sir; no, Mars Floyd, dat amt.
You may pend upon my not tellin'
nothin' to 'moralize dem people,"
"But how will you get around telling
them, John ?" said the General.
"Easy enough, Mars Floyd. 1t
won't do to 'moralize dem people. Pm
goin' to tell 'em dis-dat when left de
army it was in first-rate sperrits, and
dat OWN to de situation of de country
and de way de land lay, sOe sOds a-ad-
Vancin' 6ack'a ards, and de Yankees a0as
a-retreatin' on to as. ."-Ha,per's Maya
zine for august.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-23

uB- Jones was eating dinner at his
boarding house, and during his investi-
cation of his plate of hash he ran across
a piece of postage stamp. The landlady
saw him pick it out and look at it, and
she began to get mad. But Jones said
nothing, and laying down his knife and
fork, began to dig with spoon in the
dish from which the piece of stamp had
come. Finally when the lady could
stand it no longer, she said:
Well' Mr.. Jones, what is the matter ?"
"Oh, nothing" replied the philosoph-
er.
"What are you prying in the victuals
for then 2''
Why, you see the piece of stamp re-
minded me of letter 1 was expecting,
and just thought I'd prod around this
dish a while, and see if 1 couldn't find
the mail-carrier, and ask him about the
letter without walking down to the
office"
The mail. was not found, and
Jones has changed his boarding house.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-23

eg-A little boy In Belfast, Me-, attend
ed church last Sunday for the first time.
On returning home he was asked what
was done at the church, to which he
replied: First they sang, then a man
prayed, and then they passed around
corn.popper."
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-08-11

county and you can noVhere find tet-
ter taste displayed in architecture than
you will see in Brimfield. Mr.. Brobst's
new house is distinguished for its fine
architecture. Mr.. Browns house, re-
medeled, is indeed a model of beauty
and is net excelled by anything In the
county. Mr.. Sylvester jones' new
house, which is not yet complete is
also remarkable for its beauty. The
Town Hall, and in fact all the modern
improvements, are according to the
current styles, illustrating the progress
of the age with Brimfield.
The Select School will be taught by
A. M. Douthitt, and is to commence
on the 10th inst. Mr.. Douhtitt comes
well recommended as a teacher, and
we can wish him the best of success
He is stranger in Brim Fl Id, but will
no doubt ere long enjoy the friendship
of a large circle of acquaintances. So
mote it be.
Mr.. James Ladu will teach in. the
Benedict District, and we do not hesi-
tate to say that he will be successful.
Mr.. Ladu possesses good sense and is
good scholar. which, in our estima-
ton, constitute the principal elements
of a teacher. i i..-.
Many of our teachers and teacher
aspirants are attending the Institute
now in session in Ravenna. COnspic-
uOus among the number is Miss Mar
a ~
Institute or any meeting of the asso-
citation if she can avoid it.
URsUs.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-08-11
WINDHAM.


Joseph Ashburn has sold his place
of 25 acres to e. f. Weed, for So 800,
and has purchased a small home at
Nelson Center.
There have been seven new build
inge put up in this town this season.
Wheat and Oat crops have been har-
vested in good order, and a very fair
yield. Corn is not doing as well. Hay
crop better than last year.
There have been at least four candi-
dates for the office of Representative
among the Republicans of this town.
Sit down, gentlemen. when you are
wanted you will be called for.
Liquor flows quite freely in this
town. This is Republican town and
said party processes to be THE temper
ance party. We will see what we will
see. Republicans do the selling.
l. A. Tuttle and Miss Ida Freleigh
are attending the Normal Musical In
stitute at Shelby.
Mrs. Daniel Bosley, Misses ella and
Gena Millikan, Cora Moses and Clara
Gano are at Chataugua s. S. Assembly.
Aug, 5. 1881. OCCASIONALLY.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-08-11
RANDOLPH.
August Sth, 1881


A leedle item is borne to our ears
from Randolph that " Ursus" failed to
report in last issue, because he did not
catch it. It is this: DIR. BietZ, of Ra-
VIENNA, has often been seen in Randolph
lately, and people conjectured various
ly. 1t was decided by many that he is
extending his practice very rapidly
into the southern townships, and this
is very plausible theory, for the DIR.
by dilligent study had obtained the
golden medal in the Baltimore College
of Physicians. Be that as it will, how
ever, it was not the sole cause of his
frequent visits. AS a rule every DIR.
b. as wife, and the exceptions are not
worth noting. The DIR. had sweet
heart, and he went to that land and
took her unto himself for a wife. The
Rev. Justice Davis, most genial gen.
tleman, tied the knot and the two
went thence as one, neither knowing
which one it was, so firmly bound.
What was formerly known as Katy
Klein is now Mrs. DIR. Bietz. The DIR.
and his lovely wife have our best
wishes, hoping that both may so live
that each will deserve a golden medal
from the other in the end. *x*
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-08-11
s. sCaptntn,, Ed. Leppcr Dead

The New Lisbon Buckeye State
says: Captain Ed. Lepper, New
Lisbon's great bear fighter and cham.
pion pressman, who had travelled all
over the United States and was known
in almost every printing office in the
country, set his last stick, worked
his last token and distributed his
last handful at Greensburg, Penn
sylvania, last week. He was upwards
of seventy years of age and in his er-
ratio wanderings delighted many a
credulOus printer with his inimitable
stories of adventure and romance in
pranks he played when an apprentice
boy in this place are well remembered
by many of our old citizens who be-
longed to the crowd that made our
town lively in bygone days. May he
rest in peace,n
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-08-11
Mans NOblest Work.

This is an age of great works and
wonderful inventions. Steam, cleo
tricity, water, air, all are made to serve
man, but unquestiOnably the greatest
inventions are those which preserve
mans health and prolong his life, and
among the greatest of these is DIR.
KING's New DISCOVERY for Consump-
ton. Its effects are truly wonderful
aud hundreds are happy to-day, who
once looked forward, 10. an early grave.
For Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asth-
ma, loss of voice, Hay Fever, Hoarse-
ness, Group, or any affection whatever
OF the Throat, Chest or lungs, DIR.
KINGS NEW DISCOVERY will posstiue.
ly cure. We can cheerfully recon-
mend it to all, and can unhesitatingly
say it is the only sure cure for Throat
and Lung affections. Trial bottles 10
gents !; regular size 81. For sale by E.
P. Brainerd & Son, Ravenna.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-08-11
r.s.ituse.

y
The Teachers Institute opened on
Monday of this week. About IS
teachers are enrolled, this number be-
ing daily augmented by new arrivals.
Hon. T. w. Harvey has thus far been
giving lessons in the English language.
Supt. Hartzler, of Newark. is giving
valuable instruction in arithmetic.
Miss Jennie I. Green, of Alfred Cen
ter, N. Y, is again upon the field with
her useful lessons in elocution and vo-
cal gymnastics. She also teaches
private class upon this subject.
Supt. Hartzler lectured Tuesday
night on "The Two Candidates" In
it he graphically portrayed the appear
ance, qualifications, habits and success
of the faithful and Indifferent teacher.
Harvey gives a lecture tonight
(Thursday.) Subject not announced.
G. F. ID.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-08-11
AURORA.

Correspondence.
The Circus has come and gone and
as was expected, was great swindle.
Hon. r. p. CannOn's grain barn
burned on the 5th inst. 1t contained
the wheat from IL acres of land, a
quantity of hay and farming imple-
ments, all of which were destroyed.
Insured for 800.
Wheat, so far as the threshing has
been done, does not turn out more than
half crop. Oats are being harvested
and the yield will be good. Milk is 10
cents per gallon now.
Jay Hopkins, of CARMEL. N. Y, is
visiting relatives and friends here.
G. w. Hurd has gone on trip down
the st. Lawrence.
The Chautauqua pilgrims are nearly
all started on their Summer vacation.
Two car loads of wheat were shipped
from here last week; price $1.1O per
bushel ~
August 8th, 1881,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-08-11

ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT AND Bat
TERY.-On Thursday morning Mayor
Woodland was arrested on n warrant
sworn out before Squire Bentley by
r.. III. Fields, of the News, on the
charge of assault and battery. The
trouble grew out of Fields correspond
ence to the Penny Press at the time Of
the Councils attempt to remove May
or Woodard. The assault took place
on Wednesday evening. While on his
way home, the Mayor accosted Mr..
Fields, and after some words took hold
of him and shook him in such man.
ner that he fell to the ground. Hear
ing Thursday, at p. m.-[Kent Bull
letin.
At the time set for hearing Mayor
WOodard waived an examination and
gave bond in the sum of $500 for his
appearance at the next term of the
Court of Common Pleas.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-08-11
Oh, What q Cough!

Will you heed the the warning. The
signal perhaps of the sure approach of
that terrible disease Consumption.
Ask yourself If you can afford for the
sake of saving so cts, to run the risk
and do nothing for it. We know from
that Shiloh's Cure will
cure your Cough. 1t never fails. This
explains why more. than Million
Bottles were sold the past year. 1t re-
lieves Group, and Whooping Congh at
once. Mothers do not be without it..
For Lame Back, Side, or Chest, use
ShilOh's Porous Plaster. Sold by f.
P. Brainerd & Son.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-08-11
WAS BILIOUS AND M 4
NERVES WERE QUITE
UNSTRUNG."
SHERIDAN, n. V, Jan. 1876

SHERIDAN, n. V, Jan. 1876
} DIR. NJ. NJ. FENNER. Fredonla, n. L.
Dear Sir:-I had been out OF health
for three months. Was bilious, my
ewes and complexion being yellow and
INV nerves We're quite unstrung. Had
lost nv appetite, my mouth tasted
bad. my head was stopped up anu Ieit
dull and heavy and / bad lost my ann
bition. / have now taken one oottie
of your Blood and Liver Remedy anu
Nerve Tonic and feel entirely cured.
Yours truly, N. N. WHITAKER.
DR.. Fenner's Blood and Liver Rem-
edy and Nerve Tonic may well be
called "The conquering hero" OF the
times. Whoever has "the blues
should take it, for it regulates and re-
.tores the disordered system that gives
rise to them. railways cures Bilious
uess and Liver Complaint, Jaundice,
Dyspepsia, Constipation, Headaches
CEvER AND AGUE. SPLEEN, ENLARGE
HENrs, Scrofula, Erysipelas, Pimples,
Blotches and ALL SKIN ERUPTIoRs and
3LooD DISORDERS, Swellsd Limbs and
Sropsy, ,Sleaplessness,Im ,ImpairedNerves
md Nerv. as Debility /; Restores flesh
and strength when the system is rum
wing down or going into decline !;
ures Female Weakness and Chronic
rheumatism, and relieves Chronic
B-snchitis, and all Lung and throat
.ificulties. 1t does these things by
striking at the root of disease and re-
moving it's causes.
DIR. Fenners Improved Cough Hon
Icy wiz relieve any cough in one hour'
DIR Feuner's Golden Relief cures
ANY pain, as Toothache, Neuralgia,
Collie or Headache in to 30 minutes,
Z. readily relieves Rheumatism,
kIir.v Complaint, Diarrhes, etc.
Dr. Fenner's Vegetable Blood and
Liver Pills. The best family phyfic
known. For sale by L. 2. Seymour
and Belding Sc Armstrong.
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what Ladies Most Desire.

ST would give almost anything if
INV skin was clear and beautiful"
This is the heartfelt desire of every
lady in the land. They despise the
LIQUID /" whitewash" and other trashy
compounds so extensively used, for
they know that their application will
eventually ruin the complexion alto
Rether. Ladies, leave such ridiculous
cosmetics severely alone. and preserve
the skin clear and lovely by using
Dupree's Oil of Beauty for the COM
plexion, which drives away every un-
sightly blemish, creating that most
bevitching personal attraction, fault
leasiy transparent skin. Sold by L..
seymour, and Druggists everywhere
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-08-11

FINE WALK.-Messrs. Pierce & Wat
ters, of Ravenna, recently put down
one of their patent stone walks in the
ward at the residence of s. P. WolcOtt,
ESQ. The "stone" is made of COM
position of sand and cement, mixed
with chemicals. and is said TO resist
the severest winters. 1t can be FASH
ioned i'm any desired shape, and is about
the color Of the lightest sand stone. but
as hard as granite. The patent stone
makes beautiful walk and must GER
tainly become popular.-[Kent Bull
letin
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-08-11
incredible.

F. A. Scratch, druggist, Ruthveh,
Ont, writes: "I have greatest conf
dence i'm your BurdOck Blood Bitters.
In a case with which / am personally
acquainted their success was almost
incredible. One lady told me that
half bottle did her more good than
hundreds of dollars worth of medicines
she had previously taken." Price 81 /,
trial size 10 cents.
For sale by l.. p. Seymour. =
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-08-11

GOOD ADVICE. We advise every
family to keep Downs ELIXIR always
on hand. 1t is the bsst remedy for
coughs and colds ever offered to the
public.
For cleansing the system of all NOR.
bid matter and warding sff disease, no
medicine possesses such efficacy as
BAXTER's MANDRAKE BIITERs.
AS Liniment for horses, HENRY
& JOHNSON'S ARNICA AND OIL LINZ
MENT is unequaled. 1t cures sprains,
bruises and lameness at once.
Sold by g. P. Reed, Druggist.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-08-11
BRIMFIELD.
Correspondence.

Correspondence.
We have had rain, thanks to the
clouds. Much dry weather has wilted
nature and the powers that be are
weakened in their functions.
The whortleberry season is about at
its close. Mr.. Stagner has realized a
handsome sum from his productive
swamp.
A noticeable feature of the Center
now is the elegant Band Staud. This,
we are proud to say, adds wonderfully
to the attractions of the public park.
10 where you will throughout the
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-08-11

The people of the West owe a debt
of gratitude to DIR. Aver for the pro-
ductiOn of Ayers Ague Cure. Its
timely use will save much suffering
and much discouragement, and we
recommend it with the greatest conf
dence in its ability to do all that is
promised for it.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-08-11

Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint
Is it not worth the small price of 75
cents to free yourself of every symptom
of these distressing complaints, if you
think so call at our store and get a
bottle of Shiloh's Vitalizer, every bot
tie has a printed guarantee on it, use
accordingly aud if it does you no good
it will cost you nothing. Sold by E.
P. Brainerd & Son.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-08-11
Bucklen's Arn1ca Salve,

The BEST SALvE in the world Tor
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter. Chapped
Hands. Chilblains, Corns and all kinds
of skin eruptions. This Saive ls guar
.uteed to give perfect satisfaction in
everv case or money refunded. Price
a5 cents per box. For sale by E. T.
Braiuerd & Son. Ravenna.
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Unrtvalled,

AS being a certain cure for the worst
forms of dyspepsia, indigestion, con.
stipation, impurity of blood, torpid
liver. disordered kidneys, ETC., and as
medicine for eradicating every species
of humor, from an ordinary pimple to
the worst ulcer, BurdOck Blood Bitters
stand unrivaled. Price $1.OO. trial
size 10 cents.
For sale by L. p. Seymour.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-08-11
Quick Time.

The constant demand by railroad
men for correct time has resulted in
great Improvement in Watches within
the past ten years. Among the most
popular candidates for the favor of the
"Knights of the Raip' are the new
Ouick Train Rockford Watches OF
which even the lowest grades give as
tonishing results in time keeping
WAIT, DEWEY & Co. are the only
agents in Portage County. Prices
yery low.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-08-11
Wait, Dewey & Co.

Have all the low priced Nickle Watch
es. Price, $3.50 to 5000. Also, a full
line of Fine American Watches at the
very lowest prices. Our stock of La
dies Watches is the finest we have
ever shown, and the prices are such
that ALI can AFFORD to buy. Wehave
also q full line of Silver Ware. Jewel
ry, sc. .,wrv g. Co
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-08-11

The Sourbeck hotel at Alliance was
entered by burglars on Friday night.
w. H. Kane, of New York, was robbed
of $4OO gold watch and chain, $50 in
money and all his clothes. F. T. Short
of Cleveland was robbed of a diamond
pin worth $65 and his clothes, which
were afterwards found. The boy em-
plOyed ct the lunch room was robbed
50 and hiA clo&hes.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-08-11
A Heavy swell.

Jacob H. Bleomer, Virginia. N. Y,
writes: "Thomas' Eclectric Oil cured
a badly swollen neck and sore throat
in forty-eight hours My wife was
also cured of lame foot in twenty
four hours"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-08-11

We have a speedy and positive Cure
for Catarrh. Diphtheria, Canker mouth
and Headache, in SHILOH'S Ca
TARRH REMEDY. A nasal Injector
free with each bottle. Use it if you
desire health and sweet breath. Price
so cents. Sold by E. P. Brainerd d
Son.
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The Elixir of Life.

That purely vegetable compound,
Burdock Blood Bitters, may be justly
termed the Elixir of Life. A pleasant
and effective medicine; it imparts
strength and vitality to the entire sys-
tenn. Price 81, trial size 10 cents.
For sale by L. p. Seymour,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-08-11
Watch0S..

Novelty Watches with black dials,
Arabic and Roman figures, at SO. Also,
fine American Watches for Railroad
men, from $15 up, can be found at
JOS. S. B. SWANS,
Matchmaker and Jeweler,
Cor. Main and Chestnut streets.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-08-11

Tickets now on hand at e. & p.
Depot for over 1000 principal Western
points, which will be sold as low as
any competing line. Trains making
Quick time and close connections.
w. ID. ARMSTRONG,
Ticket Age mt G. & p. r. Il.
Ravenna, Ohio.
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Making q Rmise.

John Hays, Credit F. o., says that
for nine months he could not raise his
hand to his head through lameness in
his shoulder. but by the use of Thomas
Eclectric Oil he was entirely cured.
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EOu nd at Last.

What every person should have, and
never be without, Thomas Eclectric
Oil. It is thorough and safe in its ef-
fects, producing the most wondrous
cures of rheumatism, neuralgia, burns,
bruises, and wounds of every kind.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-08-11
Novelties.

The serpent, lizard and other elegant
designs in glove bands can be found at
Jos. s. B. SWAIN,
Matchmaker and Jeweler,
Southeast corner main and Chestnut
froofa
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-08-11

ON Monday morning fifty 1aborers
on the gravel train Of the Con motion
Railroad struck at Kent for an ad-
vance of Is cents q day in wages.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-08-11

About o'clock Wednesday morn
ing, Moses Beans, for many years a
citizen of Ravenna, committed suicide
at his residence, corner of Oak and
Pratt streets, by shooting himself with
a small cheap pistol of % caliber. The
ball entered his body about four inches
from the umbilicus in the left lumbar
region, and taking an upward course,
is supposed to have cut the abdominal
aorta. He bled very profusely, and
died almost instantly from the wound.
Mr.. Beans was a man of very un-
happy disposition, and for several
years many citizens well acquainted
with him have believed he was not of
sound mind. He has two or three
times in past years made unsuccessful
attempts to take his life. For some
time past his Incorporate habits have
been the cause of frequent and bitter
quarrels between himself and his fam
lily. On Sunday night he had a con-
troversy at his house which alarmed
the entire neighborhood, and he was
arrested, lodged in Jail, and on Mon
day morning fined 50 for assault upon
his son. His moody disposition and
constant brooding over supposed
wrongs, have finally resulted in induc-
ing him to commit this awful deed.