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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-11-08
We mortal sunday.

The services in the Universalist
Church last Sunday were deeply in
teresting. The house was beautifully
decorated with evergreens, flowers.
living plants, and Autumn leaves.
There was large congregation in the
morning, and in the evening the at
tendance was only limited by the ca
pacity of the house. The choir-One
of the best in the county-furnished
appropriate and excellent music. The
sermon by the Pastor in the morning,
was impressive and comforting, and
the recitations in The evening, by five
girls, were finely presented, and adj
mirably adapted to the occasion.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-11-08
Griggs' Glycerine SaIve.

The best on earth can truly be said
of Griggs' Glycerine Salve, which is
sure cure for cuts, bruises, scalds,
burns, wounds, and all other sores.
Will positively cure piles, letter, and
all kinds of eruptions. Satisfaction
guaranteed or money refunded. Only
25 cents. For sale by Bedding & Arm
strong. -
Ny Choice Cigar.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-11-08
Teachers Examinations.

Teachers Examinations,
Examinations of Teachers will be held at the
Union School House in RaVenna, commencing
at O'Clock A. NJ. and closing at 4 O'Clock P. N.
on the following SATURDAYS, to-wit:
September %. 1888.
October 6 and 30, 1883.
November and n, 1885,
Besides the branches hitherto required by
law. Teachers hefeafter will he examined in
United States History. Teachers now holding
certificates must be examined in U S. History,
and have their standing in that branch added
to their certificates. to make them valid after
September /, 1882,
SPECIAL NoTIOE.-N certificate will be ante
d D PICKETT,
CLERK ROard
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-11-08
LEGAL NOTICE

SSARAH LUDWICK whose place OF resi-
- dence Is unknown, will take notice that
George Ludwick did. on the and day of Octo~
ber. 1888, file his petition in the Common Pleas
Court OF Portage county. Ohio, charging her
with wilful absence for more than three years
last past, and that she is and has been living in
state OF adultery and praying to be div0rr-
ell; that he dower interest of said Sarah ~
lands of plaintiff be declared forfeited and for
equitable relief.
Said Sarah Ludwick is required to answer
said petition on or before six weeks from tho
first publication of this notice. being October
25th, 1883. GEORGE LUDWICK,
!. I, SIDDALL, Atty, T9l-6t
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-11-08

To relieve a severe cold, nothing is
better than molasses, butter and vine-
gar in equal parts. Boil together, and
take q tablespoonful as hot as possible
whenever the cough is troublesome.
Tar and honey in equal parts are also
considered excellent.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-11-08
Fxacutor.s Sale of Real Estate.

TN pursuance of an order of the Probate Court
/ of Portage County, Ohio, will offer for sale
at public auction on
Saturday, the 10Th day OF NOveM-
ber, 1888,
between the hours of one o'clock and four o'clock
in the afternoon, upon the premises. the follow
ing described real estate. situate in the Township
of Brimleld. County of Portage, and State o.,
Ohio, to wit: known tho John J. Harter
Farm, being the north part of lot number seven
ty-one, and is bounded on the north. east and
west by lot line. and the south by lands of the
estate of Daniel IIarter, deceased. and contains
one hundred and two acres of land be the same
more or less. -,
TERMS OF SALE:-One- third in hand. one ird
in ono year. and one third in two years from day
of sale. with interest The payments to be Sc
cured by mortgage upon the premises sold.
WILLIAM PAULUS,
Executor of john j. Harter, deceased,
Rrim6ed October 10th, 1883, 7ss-4w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-11-08
REAL ESTiFG AGENCY.

T3wn and Countrs Property for sale or ex
change.
W { buy or sell. according TO The demand.
}. RI. DUSSEL.
] offer for sale the following desirable pop
cry
n VALUABLE FARM. of 25 acres. just out
OF the corporate limits, Price, s. $50. Terms
cay
FARM OF $50 ACRES, in south part of
Aurora township. FayUrdby located Price,
81 ;0l
HOUSE aud TWO LOTS near. Diamond
Glass Factory. Price. 81 900.
NUMBER or BUILDING LOTS in very
favorable locality, in this place. Price, from
$3.50 To $50.
FINE RESIDENCE on Lincoln Avenue
Price $1,000.
FARM OF 30 acres in Edinburg. Price $500.
FARM of 40 acres in Austinburg, Ashtabula
county. Price, S2j0O
ESsA u. Fl DU USSBTl-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-11-08

Call and see the fine stock of lap
robes, bIanke kets, oil cloth covers, &C.,
at C. p. Heimes' harness shop, in
Empire building. He has on hand at
all times full line OF harness, whips,
brushes and everything connected
with the trade. At
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-11-08
BUCHTEL COLLEGE,

REV. o. CONE, ID. D., PRESIDENT.
Three thorough Courses of Study-Cla<sica
Philosophical and Scientific. New course in
Biology just established. German taught by
Kative teacher with reference to writing aud
speaking. No sectarian influence. Attendance
3I4, the largest in its history Preparatory
and Normal Department. with lectures on
teaching. Instrumental and Vocal Music AMI
Art Departments under accomplished teachers.
Send for catalogue. Ta2
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-11-08
Attention, Farmers!

Before buying Fertilizers examine
the July and August crop report, with
analysis and valuations of fertilizers
by Cincinnati Desse-
eating Co. Below are the brands and
values
Super Phosphate of Lime. SIT "a
Bone Flour .......................... 40 05
Dry and fine ,and in excellent con-
dition for drilling. Sold by
L. +. THOMPSON. Ravenna.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-11-08
,r.Erazlers Magic oIntme ent

A sure cure for Little Grubs in the
skin, rough skin, etc. 1t will remove
that roughness from the hands and
face and make you beautiful. Price
SOC. Sent by mail. For sale by H.
Waterman.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-11-08
FOR SALE!

THAVE five head of Rams, recorded in the
l. American Msrino Sheep Register, Vt that
sheared IL, 10 AMI 20 lbs OF washed wool aud
also q number OF Fine Wool Ewes. ANY one
wishing to buy. will do well to call an,l see
them. HORACE ARRER,
7sl 9w+ Ravenna,O
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-11-08
You Can be Cured

of Piles by calling on DIR. Kisner at
the Etna House, Wednesday, Nov. IA.
No cure, no pay. Cure positive, per-
manent.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-11-08
Blacksmithing!
REMOVAL.

THAVE removed my shop to the old Plane
J. Factory building on Spruce Street, opposite
the UniVersalist Church. and invite my old Gus
toners and all others ia want of work in nv
limo, to give me q call. assuring them that their
work will be done promptly and salts iactorily.
j. T.. BROOKE,
RayeSaa, Oct, 10. 1883, TGl-4w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-11-08

Farmers, examine the new Tanning
Mill, separator and grader, for sale by
4. f. THOMPSON.
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.SEC0HD NATIONAL Blink,
: ~ ft---oF-
RAVENNA, OHIO.
);
Capital Paid Up,sl5o,oo
In United States Bonds.

u. 8, BONDS of all kinds bought and sold,
AMI exchanged at current market rates.
IT. 9. COUPON -FOUR PEN CT. BONDS
on hand for immediate delivery.
iE. IT. R-CHARDSON, Ere t
ID. COCLM An, VIM. Ii. BEEBE,
SAL Vice President. Cashier
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-11-08

kemp's manure spreader is success.
Sold only by T. F. THOMPSON.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-11-08

Smoke the Monarch Cigar.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-11-08

South Bend, Syracuse, New Gale,
Oliver and Imperial Plows, at
II. f. THOMPSON'S.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-11-08
THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.
MAPLE GROVE CEMETERY.
Bin.er Ttnsd Table, ISs2-3.

BiHter Tinsd Table, 1SS2-3.
Gates open at 8 O'Clock A. NJ; close at b p. M.
Bell viii he r,ing ten minutes before closing. as
notice 10 carriages TO Lave the grounds.
Sunday Time Table.
Gates open at O'Clock A. NJ; close at 5 P. N.
PHIIO L. KING. SEXTON.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-11-08

Highest market price paid for live
spring chickens.
RIsDoN & RAwDON.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-11-08
David aoIn%osh Post, No. 327,

Meets the sGconh and 'ourth Tuesday Evening
OF each mepth at q A, Il. Hall, PEeniX Block
Il. II MASON, Adj't.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1883-01-03

town are also on this road and can not be
reached by any other, while Aberdeen
can be reached by the same railway.
II is not necessary for settlers on these
free lands to go to any Of tie land offices
to make their claims, as under our. laws
provision is made for local officers 10 do
the necessary work and TO forward the
papers by mail to the officers at the land
Offices AT every station on the lines OF
the Chicago a North Western Railway. in
Dakota. are many real estate agents who
take pleasure in directing new corners"
TO desirable lands in the vicinity Of their
station. To aid in this settlement the
railway carries passengers from Chicago
TO any Of the lands for about two and one
half cents per mile. To further assist the
colonist. this company charges very low
freight rates from Chicago to the stations
ON their lines in Dakota. Take from
Chicago to Miller as an example; the
price that is charged for hauling car load
which is 10000 poundss ZOE miles, is fifty
l50l dollars, or about twenty Ave Cents
per hundred pounds weight. II will take
you about thirty hours to travel from
Chicago TO Miller, Dakota, and when You
e,rive there You may select, and can be set
down on your new farm in forty -eigh.
hours after leaving Chicago, and ti,i,
without the necessity Of going TO the ex-
pense of buying what is known as an out
III, and with il tramping over the country
for weeks and months, as you are invited
to do when seeking home in some other
parts of America.
WHO SHOULD GO TO DAKoTi.
We have not advised any save real farm
cF> to come to Dakota, hut the mechanic cs,ti
Well in the towns and villages that are SO
rapidly springing up all over its surfnee,
as the larger the emigration the more
buildings are required, and everything
else in proportions. and consequently more
mechanics are needed.
WHAT PART OF DAKOTA TO 90 TO.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1883-01-03

corner thereon for township number llG
north of langes 20 and II west; thence
south and along the line between ranges
number 10 and II west, including the on
set upon the third standard parallel to thu
second standard parallel. and thence east
and along said second standard psrallel 10
the place Of beginning.
IT'S FIRST SETTLEMENT.
During tho summer Of 1880
the great promoter of ciyilIza-
tion the Chicago 4 North Wes- I
tern railroad was built through
Hand county. This is the COM
pany's main line from Chicagoto
Pierre and the same in a brief
time viii be extended 10 the
Black Hills and perhaps still on
until it is checked by the waves
OF the Pacific.
During this season the first
settlement was made IN Hand
county. The very tifst were
Henry Kiie aati brotilers, ter
mans, who settled a few miles
south o, 81. Lawrence. Geo. Il.
Sayles settled on the present
town site OF st. Lawrence, Levi
Hubert aud man by the name
of Rocks settled IN Wesslngton
Hills. In the spring of 1881
Chas Bates surveyed and plat
ted the first land m Hand county
The first land was open To entry
in October of tins year j. M.
King took a claim on the east
side OF the Turtle IN July where
old Siding 8 was formerly locat-
ed. AT the time Mr.. King was
bnilding his claim shanty Hem
ry Miller and 4. i. Miller came
through the county and selected
a spot a few miles west for their
future home. that place now
being the town OF Miller. in
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1883-01-03
HURON LAND DISTRICT.

the early part of August w. IL.
Miller came on from Iowa to
take possession Of the new
home.
Some few days afterwards Mr..
King had returned from Illinois
with two or three friends and
some stock. They alI settled
close 10 Siding 8.
8. S. Winters built the first
farm residence in Hand County
Ia December 1881, one mile south
of Miller.
In February Mr.. King COM
menced Il large building at Sid
Ii. g 4 for the purpose of making
that point the future city Of
Hand county.
In December the rail-
road company built for the.
people at Miller a depot.
tie Siding having been built
the 7th oi September 1881. The
Muller colsny from Audubon
came out and took possession OF
about fifty claims and pre-.
pared to build what was
20 be the future town of
Miller. In October Uanry T.l-
Ter laid forty acres OF scrip AMI
commenced to plat q town.
In March 1881, Il few Chicago
spectators lei BY -. III.
Porter purchased the Sayics
claim lying on the west shie OF
the creek, joining Kings claun
and commenced 20 bnild $10,-
900 worth OF buildings.
$4,000 worth OF lumber was
ualna.ei there. Daring AL this
time King and his friends were
hard az work "a buiid tIW town
on this side ai tie areek. But
lin the month Of May he cnd his
friends surrendered aud ii was
not long before st. Lawrence
Tad post office. Then King,
the frat postmaster M iai==ss.d iai==ss.dd
Ecounty gave up and novel 10
lSt. l.. There followed a fine
depot and a long side track
built By the railroad company
at Siding A in the west sida or
!, the county. w. T.. johnson and
the Love Bros, Of Huron hal
taken possession early in March
land commenced to build a town
giving it the name OF Kee
4 Heights, and a post Office wasob.
tanned. The railroad company
called the new station Branlhall.
Il In the course Of an Interview
4 in the Wastington Republican
concerning the admission 0f
southern Dakota, Delegate
Psltigrew aaid: "As m evi.
!, deuce Of the rapid gruwth Or the
territory since last January lho
i, county or Hand he'd tbon not
iia aii1gle ssttlenent khin
rI leo<smv1p - o(cQ Gk6I
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1883-01-03
SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES.

SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES.
The territory is endowed with an ample
school fund, and all its children are pro-
yided with schooling free Of cost. Outside
OF the larger towns, churches are not plen.
tiful, but religious services are held in the
schoc! houses or public halls.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1883-01-03
g2l .6Ail ACRES


of as fertile soil as lies in the vasttefritcry
II is in about the geographical cenfer OF
the prospective new state. The character
of its soil and its wonderful productions
have already been mentioned in the fore.
going sketch of Dakota, and We can only
say In this connection that no part VI Da-
kota lms yet produced evidences of being
more productive OF all the cereals. roots
fruits and grasses that arr grown in the
Northwest.
The Typographical character Of Hand
county has not the customary monotony cf
a majority of the counties in Dakota.
Looking from Miller, the center OF the
.:.., -. ;;iifit tiie southwestern
portion of the county comprises range OF
hills. known as
wEssrNGTox Hills.
embodying perhaps three or forr townships.
Winding among these hills are i,inumen,ble
well iimbered gI,lches. every one having
a number OF springs III it. thus affordinp
para.lise for stock ranches, nneqtaled
in the ,srritory To the southwestern par,
OF the county are the Rec hills. also EN-
bodyine abont fow townships and in all
respects similar to the Washington hills
There is unquestionably an abund.
ance of ,aal in both n,nges Of hills
and Bn,mhall enterprise in the western
part of H,ud county Is now prospess,a.s;
Rec hills With every prospect cf success,
Between Washington and Rec hills, be-
low the Northwestern railway, lies the fam
Gus Rec valley, embracing thousands o
acres of as rich. tillable soil as Dakotl
affords
Our map above Is u little in correct, mas
much as the range Of hills indicated ON tn,
map in the northern part Of the county an
commonly known as Bald mountains, Il
reality only border ON the north line Of tn
county.
Turtle creek and its tributaries intersee
nearly every quarter section in the north
ern half Of the county.
We will now indulge in brief
HISTORICAL SKETCH OF HAND COUNTY
The thirteenth session Of the lesisAtas
assembly Of the territory Of Dakots define
Hand county as follows: "AIl that dist-i<
of country included within the folIowin
boundaries shall be, and the same i hereb
made, constituted and declaxs
the county Of Hand, viz; Beginnin
at the corner to township number 1os
north OF rsnes number Is snd % west. 1
the second stAndard parallel, And runnin
thense north and along the wen boundaE
Of Beadle county snd spinh ceunty TO u
fourth Standard parallel; thence wsss an
along ~ shadssd psHilss y - slodu
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1883-01-03
HAND COUNTY.

The county Of Hand, lying along the
great central grain belt, il certainlyas good
as any In the world As can be seen in the
above cut. the conntv Of Hand occupies
the central part oi the Huron land district,
and settlers have short and easy access to
the land Office At Huron via tile great
Northwestern nilroad, which passes
through the Central part Of the county from
east 10 west. Hand county embraces
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1883-01-03

pure. fresh water, and all Of its rivers
abound in fish, which can be taken at all
seasons of the year. The principal fish
found in its lakes and smaller rivers are
pike, pickerel, bass, tseveral varieties,
perch, sun-ish, catfish and fish similar to
those found in fresh water lakes the world
over.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1883-01-03
HEALTH AND Disc Asses.

Central Dakota is believed "a he e.
healthy country as the sun shines On.
Chills and fever ,aguej is unknown witEin
its borders; malsrious diseases a-e unheard
Of. consumption, the hane Of countries
along the shores IT seas and oceans, IL un-
known; aud lung troubles do not ar'lict its
people. There are 10 e.sm~nsg - he iaal I'd
in the territory that ean be cai.Ad di'-a.a
producing, and TIE sick are gs.legalEr SIX
from their own Irg!i2sncs and q prevent
able affections.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1883-01-03
xrAHLY $4,000.

From this time 10 the present nothing o.
special interest has trapspired in the his
tory Of Dakota sxcept her ever increasing,
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1883-01-03
PRE-ENPTIoSs.

The prs-emption Law requires, in addi'
tion 10 residence and cultivation. that pay
ment for the land at the government price
Zone dollar and quarter per acre) shall b.
made. Tho prs-snption privilege 10 re-
stricted 70 beads Of families. widows. or
single persops over the Of twenty.
one yeaTs, Who are cit;zsnA or who have
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1883-07-27
HONE, FARM AND GARDEN.

DO not leave any unoccupicd land
10 grow crop Of weeds. When m
early crop Il removed sow M Once an.
crop that will keep them down. Buck
wheat or peas arc good, and may be
turned under before frost. A. y. mr.
aid.
Keep asparagus beds free from
weeds md d. no; allow Tho tops 10 BE-
out. The more vigorous The growth 81
tops this summer The larger Tie csop
VIII b. ncxispring. New beds Of plants
grown from seed must be hoed occa-
sionally.
w Farmers have often noticed that
where green apples have teen left On
fhc ground Till they rotted the grass be-
meath them has teen killed. apparently
poisoned hy their contact A dressing
II lime or as'ics will correct this arid:ty
and restore the soil % fertiliy.-A. 4
Times.
TO Cure Beef: For one hundred
pounds 81 beef. nine pounds ~ salt. two
ounces Of saiipctrr. two ounces Of black
repper and one pin. IL molaSses. Paek
your beef IN = cask and put all u this
mixture over il; then pour boi!lng-water
un the beef until covered: cover tight.
and you will have corncd beef that will
keep year. The Housttcld.
save The late potato vines for COW
cr'ng strawberry Feds ia winter. spread
them thickly over the ground late In the
fall. and they viii afford sufficient pro-
lection through the cold weather. When
spring comes they will be found 50
rottel away rs not 10 interfere with the
growth 81 the plants They have s!so
the advantage ~ containing no weed
seeds. Erch0ngs.
Mary Currie writes 10 the Household
that the housewife can make herfuschia-
bloom in this way: Take small piece
of eoppcras and lay II on the dirt.
When you wafer the plant Il will d.
solyc. hare nice one that hal one
hundred and thir:y-tvo buds and bios
sons X. one time | was afraid Il
would blossom i;srlf % death. 81 cult
putting on the eoppcras.
Cream sponge Cake ielkS o.
eight ecgs beaten 10 the lightest posi-
bic cream. two cupfulS q sugar. thres
teaspoonfuls Of baking-powder sif.es
well with -four. Bake IN three Jelly
cake pans Make an icing Of The
whites Of three eggs and one pound q
sugar. Spread il between the cakes ant
sprinkle grated cocoanut thickly oyel
each layer II l. delicious when prop
erly made. cticago Journal.