The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-04-20

Dell, Martin, Danford, Cook, Alderman,
and others, in the loss of their fine straw
berry prospects by the late cold snap, as
it was their first effort in the business
and all were trying to excel. Never
mind, boys-"don't be discouraged
you know who the good hymn book says
is your friend in adversely. 10
The improvements of the Eaton Springs
are going rapidly ahead. Several of the
Springs are now encompassed with fine
stone basins-a new pailing fence sur
rounds most of the grounds, which are
being cleared off and beautifed, and the
foundation of the hotel structure is fin
ished. 1t will probably be opened by
celebration will come off at the place.
The organization of the Eaton Build
ing Association is progressing. The com
mittee appointed to draft the constitu-
ton and bylaws will report in a few
days, when the association will be ready
for business. Parties contemplating
bull ling here this eason will do well to
not forget home interests. The Associa-
ton intends to be as liberal as n other
in the country. -
The style Of making up spring cos
tunes does not at this time show indi-
cations of radical change from last year.
Skirts are still kilt plated, sometimes
fra,rl 4La u-o,ek - kha alra 4f fhn cI~,rf
around the front and side breadths, with
bouffant drapery at the sides and always
at the back. The panierl effect is still to
continue as n of the leading effects, al
though it is draped lower on the sides
than last season.
We notice several new buildings going
up on north Barron street, beyond the
railroad. Mr.. Noah Whereby, from near
Eldorado, is erecting a handsome frame
for himself to occupy and will soon be a
citizen of Eaton. He is a carpenter by
trade. We welcome such men to our
city. A. A. Seibert, we understand, will
erect three or four new dwelling houses
in the same part of Eaton during the
summer. We need them.
The only place to buy Closhins
and be told wha, You are bay
ing, Is ate. r. Thum'S. aI I
John Yeager, of Eaton, was on a visit
to Cincinnati on Friday last, and on his
return on the evening train, met with a
serious accident at the Wyoming bridge,
either by stepping off or falling from the
train while in ,motien. His left cheek
was torn loose-al large cash was cut in
his scalp and a large portion of scalp
loosened from the skull. 1t took some
twenty stitches to, sew up his lacerated
cheek. ,AIti is thoughth he is internally i'm
iuTed, and if SO cannot recover. att sol
We have it from reliable authority that
the Clerks office of Preble county has
yielded net profit of % cents per day
to the new incumbent since his inaugu5
rationl stillthere are hundreds of pa
triots il the county. willing and anx5
ious tossacrifice family and friends to get
into the lucrative. position! Strange,
isn't it2 And Sheriff Corwin says un-
less his business reviyes, he win be com
PEELED to put a stcobbling into
bne corner OF. his office to keep his fami-
ly out of the poor house!
General CONSERVATION has prevailed
among farmers andfrait growers in the
western States since the late remarka-4
bly cold snap came upon them. The
winter had been mild, and spring, up to
IA little over a week ago, was as warm
and pleasant as could have been desired,
consequently fruit and grain made rapid
progress under the bright sun, and vegez.
~tation was coming rapidly forward. But
suddenly the temperature fell to a point
below freezing. followed by still colder
weather. and the orchards being in the
worst possible condition to resist cold,
frfghtfur damage has been done to peach
es, and early cherries. Before the
cold snap the prospect for hountiful
crops was never better. Wheat and bar
LEY suffered considerable. In this coun-
ty nearly the entire crop of barley has
been frozen and-all the jointed wheat Sc
verely damaged, as well as all the early
fruits and vegetables. ~
Suits made to order at G.. P-
Fhum's are only put up in firsf-
class style and best workman.
ship. Fine clothing is n speci-
nlity.
A very pleasant and cheerful birthday
surprise came ofon the 18th inst, at
the home of A.-G.- Collins, two miles
northwest of Eaton on the Richmond
pike, at the old Dillman farm, in honor
of the seth birthday of his wife, Martha
Jane Collins. About fifty friends and
neighbors of Mr.. and Mrs Collins sal
down and partook Of an abundant and
elegantly prepared dinner, just such as
the Granger element of our county al.
ways get up On such occasions. The
party assembled were all weighed anc
averaged 1241a pounds to the person.
Three persons were present over 20 years
Of age-Mrs. Harvey, mother of Mrs
Collins, and,G Green zimmerman and wife
The DEMOCRAT office was remembered OF
the occasion blythe present of a yer,
handsome cake, for which our thank.
are rendered to the surprised party, an5
ia wish that she may live to enjoy many
more such happy gatherings.
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Court of Common Pleas.
The following is the Grand and Petit
Jury for the May Term of Court, draw