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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-10-30
For the Democrat.
"That Rebel FlaEe

"That flaming poster of the "Dem.
Conn.," plastered around in Eaton on
last Saturday night denying that Get
tysburg was going to carry a rebel flag,
or had one, was a complete SURPRISE
Nobody had heard of it. The wicked flee
when no man pursueth and guilt is its
own The known character of
the locality during the war renders it
highly probable that such a relic is
among their hidden archives, and the
protestation of the "Dem. Com" leads
to the belief that such a flag exists among
the Copperheads of that vicinity, their
denial to the contrary Notwithstanding
The above editorial appeared in the
REGISTER of week before last. Every
lnslnuatlon contained in it is false, and
was known to be so by the author. But
he has groveled so long in the depths of
SIN and iniquity that nothing better could
be expected. Were it not for the fact
that a few OF his innocent readers might
be duped by his false and malicious in
slnuations, the matter would not be no.
ticed here.
The flag to which he no doubt refers
was made twenty years before the war
The money to purchase it was subscribed
by the citizens of Gettysburg and vicini.
ty, and the flag itself was made at the
residence of Abraham Dine. AS stated
by the 'Dem. Conn.," it has on it the
stars and stripes" the .'Americar
Eagle" with a scroll in it's mouth in
which is the motto of the u. S., "E
Pluribus Unum." The trouble occasion
ed by this flag during the wal was caus
ed by a Republican whose name will no
be given, as he has since gone to his re
ward. The present excitement seems tt
have had its origin in the fertile brain o
one OF Eaton's Republican "stump ora
tors" 1t is said a drowning man will
grasp at a straw" So in their despera
ton they will, while the death knell @
the 6. o. p. is sounding in their ears, EN-
brace any feeling or sentiment that ar
CUES success to them. While the Stat,
was under martial law the flag was or
dered to Cincinnati, where it was in
spected bv General Burnside ard return
ed as a Union flag. 1t has since beel
kept IN Gettysburg, and will be as Ion.
as any part OF it remains. 1t is now at
tached to a hickory pole and floats in tn
breeze, emblematic of the Democracy o
the so-called "Copperheads" of Gettys
burg.
I should like t o ask the imbecile au
thor of the Register article a few ques
tions.
Would you know a rebel flag if yo1
saw one?
Did you get far enough south durin
the war.to see one?
Please describe one for the benefit G
ONE OF THE CoPPERHEADs."
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-10-30

forever. Impressions received from read
ing this greatest of all dramatists are
lasting, and of great value in human life.
The lecturer advised the careful reading
Of a few plays of Shakespeare and max
ing them the property of the reader
The last master mentioned was Milton.
In him was united the loftiness of Homer
and the majesty of Virgil. He gave us
the greatest epic in the English tongue.
Millions style is deep, peculiar, but in
tensely absorbing. No one can read him
and not feel the masters hand; no one
can scan him and not love the deep mu-
sic of his verse.
A prominent point of the lecture was
to influence the reader of English to see
the good in an author, and not to read
for the sole purpose Of finding the weak
places. The good is what is serviceable
to mankind. The lecture throughout
abounded in Brilliant touches of wit as
we'll as nuggets Of wisdom" and sound
advice. Both lectures were received with
applause, and a hearty vote of thanks
was returned to the able gentlemen, an6
to the Mayor of Eaton for the free use o
the Opera House.
1t is earnestly hoped that the meet
ings, which are hereafter to be held a
Eaton, will be still more largely attend
ed. An excellent program will Away
be provided and all classes are invited
to hear them.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-10-30
Hon. j. j. Burns.

The first meeting of the Preble Coun-
tv Teachers Association, held at Opera
House, Eaton, O., last Saturday, was
largely attended by the teachers OF the
county, and by quite a good many ciIl-
zens of Eaton and vicinity. Rev. VIII.
Orr opened the exercises with prayer ana
was then introduced as a lecturer upon
the topic, ''Value of Intellectual Jul
ture." 1t was soon apparent that Rev.
Orr had spent time and thought upon
his paper and the same was well deilV-
cred. He showed the supreme lmpor-
lance of mental culture, not only to the
teacher but to every citizen. The world
would be much better off to-day II the
great mass of the people were more
tured in intellect. Excellent proofs OF
his statements were given from exam
Piles found upon the pages OF the worlds
history. Every word of this paper was
practical and could be taken home with
the teacher and appliedin his daily work.
Rev. Orr stands very high among the
teachers of Preble county, and his ad-
dress last Saturday was but another test
of his interest in, and willingness to aid
the cause of education. His paper will
bear re-reading at any time.
Hon. J.. J. Burns, Supt. of Public In
struction, Dayton, O., was, after a briel
intermission, introduced. This scholar
" gentleman had chosen for his subject,
.sWell Springs of English" To an Amer
lean a more practical subject could moi
have been chosen, for SO many of oul
people, even our teachers, know compa'
ratively nothing about the great masters
who have framed our beautiful and hex
ible English speech. The first OF these
masters, who in the dim dawn OF early
literature began to write and to give
I definite shape to our English, was Geof
frey Chaucer. In his justly celebrated
"Canterbury Tales" is to be found
: language containing. words from which
we now borrow, and forms of expression
E now used in the text English. Wit ant
| pathos are also to be found in these wri
tings. Every teacher should posses
e himself of these works and read them
: The next "Well Spring" was found i
y the English Bible as translated by Johl
: Wycrif, the first Protestant. This grea
S work, to say nothing of the subject mai
f ter, did as much to fix the forms of Eng
= lish in the hearts of the people as di
Chaucer. Wyclif did more than this il
deed. He made English the popula
e language of religious thought and fee
ing, and in 1881, when he was in ope
n PROTEST against the established churc
h of Rome on the doctrine of trsnsubstar
d tiation, he poured forth his replies j
d short, sharp and singing English. TIL
D. was surely a great we'll of English, an
ID is deserving of careful study. The VIZ
f. tings of Roger Ascham were then di
E. cussed, and the effort to establish Lat
ID as the common language of the peop
to was spoken of, and the les by whic
this was prevented fully shown in the:
G. "English Well Springs" The lectur,
re then took up the writings, life and inf
Is ence of Edmund Spenser, the poet
n father. The greatest Allegory in tt
le English in the form of a poem is Spe
We GERS "Fairie Queen" The next gre
ng "Spring'' was the "Miriad Minded
Shakespeare. His English will stal
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-10-30
SHOT DEAD
MARSHAL RYAN !

Our city was thrown into a perfect flu
ror of excitement on Monday evening
last about 81 O'Clock, by the report that
Marshal Ryan was shot and killed. The
report of the tragedy spread like wild
fire and in a very few minutes the side
walks were lined with paled and excited
citizens, hurrying up north Barron street
to the livery stable of Deem & Sons and
to the residence of the Marshal, only a
few steps beyond where the fatal en-
counter occurred, and where the victim
was taken in the last agonies of death.
The shooting was done by VIM. Ellis, of
Richmond, Ind, a vault cleaner, and
the cause of it, a debt of $40 the deceas-
ed claimed Ellis owed him for securing
some jobs here a month or so ago. The
quarrel began in the early part of the
evening near the corner of Main and
Barron streets, which ended in Ryan
bruising Ellis considerably about the
head with a cane. After they were sep.
arated, Ellis went to Deem Sons livery
stable to wait for the late train for. Rich
mond, and while there Ryan made hi:
appearance and opened a quarrel OF
words with Joe Deem. He soon discov.
cred Ellis was in the Office and started
toward him, while it is said Ellis warn
ed him back. Ryan caugh*h him by tn,
coat lapel and pulled him q in the sta
BILE, when three shots were heard il
quick succession, every one of which
took effect in his (Ryan's) stomach an
he exclaimed: "My God! l am a dea,
man; he has shot mel" and walked to
ward his residence, fell at the gate an,
was carried in and expired in about fl
teen minutes. Ellis walked off and de
livered himself over to the Sheriff an
is now in the hands of this officer, t
await his trial for the ~offense.
We were not a witness of the sad tras
edy, and as the reports OF the affair ar
very conflicting, we leave it in the hand
of the proper authorities without an opir
ion or comment, deeply regretting IL
loss in such a way, Of one whom "
could not help but have a warm feelir
for. He had his faults-so have we al
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-10-30
Closing Out

Owing to the expiration of our lease
and the advance of rent demanded, we
have determined to close out our bust
ness, and will on and after Nov. LIST 1884,
sell our entire stock OF Groceries,
Queensware and Glassware at Cost for
the Cash. Our Stock is large and
of the very best staple goods in the
market. All those wanting bargains
will do we'll to call rs the goods must
be sold within the next 60 days.
j. RREA & SON.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-10-30

w. H.. Stephen, Washington Township.
David S. Marshall, Somers
Vim. NJ. Reed, Jefferson,
Henry Swisher, jackson
Alfred Noggle, Jefferson
Josiah Marshall, Dixon
A. P. Zeller, Harrison
Henry Lantis, Gratis
j. F. Eliason, Jefferson
Wilson Fudge, Washington
Joseph Marshall, Somers
A. +. Lo,k, Harrison
Matthias Disher, Twin
John w. Boner, Casper
David Wright, Washington
PETIT JURORS.
DERRICK L. Chandler, Lanier Township.
Wheeler Frum, Washington
Elias Ayers, Harrison
Harvey Waymire, Twin
John B. Irwin, Israel
Robert w. Morgan, Washington
John L. May, Harrison
Cornelius McDivitt, Dixon
F. A. Pierce, Somers
Jehu B. Campbell, Washington
John j. Kaylor,
Nelson Frazer, Somers
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-10-30
Public Sale.

On Friday, Nov. It'll, 1884, John Ris-
niger will sell at his residence 8 miles
north of Eaton, on the Eaton and Man
chester pike, all his stock of horses, cat
tie, hogs, sheep and farm implements.
A good chance to get bargains.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-10-30
APPLES!

VIII receive to-day a a of choice
Baldw ins and Greening winter apples.
Something very fine and cheap.
1t. j. RHEA & SON.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-10-30
The LiSilteSt hinder in the
World.

McCormick's new Steel Harvester and
Binder for 1885, weight 1150 pounds
Will exchange one of these Binders fol
a good driving horse. Apply immedi.
ately to
LUGAR, SCHURTz & WILLIAMS.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-10-30

The following is a list of Grand and
Petit Juries for the next term of Court,
commencing November 10, 1854:
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-10-30

nor SALE BILLS, POSTERS. &C
i call at the DEMOCRAT office.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-10-30
DEATHS.

RENYOLDS-On the 9th inst. al
the County I%rfirmary, Peter REYNOLDS
aged 81 years. Birthplace, Ireland.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16
HERE AND THERE.

All grocers should instruct their GUS. toners who use canned goods to pour out the contents of the can as soon as il is cut. It will not do to wait 15 or 20 minutes. The can should be emptied at once. 4 few minutes exposure to the air while in the can will give the contents a metallic taste that is not at all agreeable.-Er.
 Two items in the Sharon correspond ence of April 12, to the Amenia Times are as follows:-
 Mrs l. N. Bartram and her daughter. Blanche, are reported to be very sick. A telegram from New Haven vester- day, brought the sad news of the death by drowning of Elisha Winans. His bodywill be brought to this place to-day. where the funeral ceremony and burial will take place. He was the father of Mrs l. N. Bartram. A singular fatality seems to have overtaken this family, Mrs Bartram having within the last three months lost her father, mother and an aunt on her mothers side.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16
THE VETERANS, DAY.
The Buckingham Statue Par0de.---A Second Edition of BatIle-Elag Day.

1 The legislature ot 1882 voted to hay,
 bronze statue of William A. Bucking
 ham, the war governor of Connecticut l placed in the Battle-Flag corridor of tht capitol at Hartford, and appointed { commission, which included Governor
 Bigelow, the Hon Henry B. Harrison O
 New Haven, and General William A Aiken of Norwich, to carry out the pro ject The commission selected the de sign of Olin D. Warner, an eminent sculptor and native of Connecticut, and have had the statue prepared, represent ing Governor Buckingham, in a sitting posture The work is now finished and able critics pronounce 1t a worthy rep resentation of the noble gentleman, whose fame will forever remain identi- fled with the history of the state during the struggle for the preservation of the Union.
 The general assembly of 1884, feeling that the unveiling of such a statue would be an occasion appealing to the patriotic feeling of every Union veteran of the state, has fixed June Is as the day for the unveiling eeremoies, and appropriated St, 1000 for the purpose of having parade of old soldiers like the memorable occasion of Battle-Flag day.
 The ranks of the. Union soldiers are rapidly thinning and the occasions which will bring them together here after must be very rare. The unveiling of statue to Governor Buckingham Is one of these occasions and possibly the last. None who were present on Battle Flag day will willingly miss the chance for another such reuIion of the war-vet- erans of Connecticut, and those who were unabled to attend will have an additional incentive to be present on this occasion.
 Invitations are extended to all regi- mental associations of the state to call special reunions in Hartford on that day.
 The ordinary regimental reunions can be held any year, but the chance for all the regiments to meet together in q grand parade must necessarily come very seldom. So far as has been heard from, there is general desire to i'm prove the present opportunity, and it is earnestly hoped that no regiment will be missing from the line on the 18th of June.
 Arrangements are also made for a naval battalion, and also for Q battalion of soldiers from other states, now resi- dent in Connecticut, who may desire to take part, as on Battle-Flag day.
 Arrangements will be made for excur- sion rates on all the railroads, and for furnishing dinners to all who attend. The city of Hartford, winch Is never found wanting on such occasions, will unite with the legislative commission in every possible effort to make the day one to be remembered in the annals of the state.
 Any enquiries in relation to the parade may be addressed to Major J. c. Kinney, Chief Marshal, Hartford.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16

All over the land are going into ec- stasy over Dr Kings new discovery for consumption Their unlocked for re- covery by the timely use of this great life saving remedy, causes them to go nearly wild in its praise. It is guaran- teed to positively cure severe coughs, colds, asthma, hay fever, bronchitis, hoarseness, loss of voice or any affection of the throat and lungs. Trial bottles free at W H Camps drug store. Large size S1.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16

All liver and malarial diseases cured by Rice & Co.'S eclectic pills. Formu- lae-May apple, ext. dandelon, aloes, ext. colocynth comp. and oil anise. Price D cts. Gelatine coated. For sale by VIII. Camp, licensed pharmacist, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16
PHOSPHATE CHEAPER THAN MANURE AT S3

PHOSPHATE CHEAPER THAN MANURE AT S3
 PER CORD.
 I have used Bradley's phosphate, both in my field and garden, for twenty-three years, and have always found it money we'll invested. If one Is obliged to purchase manure, believe that phos- phate is the cheapest kind to purchase, even if barn-yard manure can be had at s per cord. I always use 1t for seeding to grass at the rate of five hundred tbs per acre, also for top-dressing moving land with good results. I have used other fertilizers, but in every case have found Bradley's the best.
 HORACE COLE Worthington, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16

I wish Co state to tho public that sm now thoroughly settled at W. I. SPARKS Store and am prepared to do any work in my line at rcasnnable prices. I shall not attempt Co compete with inexperienced workmon in prices, but shall do work As cheap Aa good work can be done. l have had an experience with one of the best watchmakers in the couns try: and with one of the best lathcs made and other American tools am prepared Co do any pf tka finest jDbs there arc in watch work.
 Any one living ont of Norfolk can send their watches hy mail and they will receive prompt attention. Those wighing Co buy Guns or Musical Instruments will do well to get my pfirea. ] have a small stock Of watches and jUwelry that wish Co close out at reduoed price before laying in new stock and all are invited Co give me a call if they arc thinking
 F.B. cATLIN.
 Norfolk, Conn January 10. -.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16
LOFTS W HARVEY.
c. ". CAMP, su. D., Canaan, e.
M. B. MEAD, Canaan. Conn.

HEALER IN Books and stationery. Books
 D for general resding,in cloth, also Frank lin Square and Seaside Library publications. Books supplied to order and satisfaction guar antsed. Best writing papers, direct from man. ufacturers. in large vsrietles at lowest prices
 Albums. Velvet Frames, Car.is, School supplies in stationery etc etc. Watsons Building. Opposite Union Depot. sept12tf
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16
OrganfOrSaIe!
TNnE BRIDGEPORT ORGAN now on exhibition N At this office is offered for sale al
BARGAINTI

The organ is new and war ranted for five years. The fol- lowing is a descriptions
 Style of Case 60, Acton 5, g Stops, 5 Octaves. Has Sets of Reeds, 3 Octaves of Dulciana Reeds, 3 Octaves of Celeste or Flute Reeds, , Octaves of Dia- pason Reeds and , Octaves of Principal Reeds. with Tremu lant.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16

Captain Joseph King, 90 years of age, united with the Congregational church in Goshen, Conn.,, Sunday April 6. Rev Isreal T. Otis, who is over so years con ducted the services. Hatord Post.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16

Arrive rom Southheld, Mill River and Clay ton st 9:l5 N on arrival of train. Close at IpM, or on arrival of train.
 AT. RORABACK. r. NJ.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16
DIR. F. G. HuGINS.

DENTIST, Millerton, N '. Dentistry in
 D all its branches. Nitrous oxide gas for extracting. Charges moderate. All work warranted. Office over Jones old stand. S7tf
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16

No cure, no pay! Dr Lawrence's cough balsam, when once used, takes the place of all others. See our advertising col umn.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16
I VT may 2

DISTRICT OF SALISBURY, ss: Probate lD Court April [, 1884. Estate ofSarah D. Ostrom late of Salisbury in said district deceased. The Court of Probate for the dis trict of Salisbury hath limited aud allowed six months from the date hereof. for the cred itors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attes'ed, within said time, will be debarred a recovery All persons indebted to said estate are requested 10 make immediate payment to
 ANDREW l. SPURR, Administrator.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16

HOUSATONIC LODGE, No. sI. Hand A. NJ. Regular communication. Sec ond and Fourth saturday of each month.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16
EpMY E. BENEDICT

A RCHITEcT, No. sS Main Street, winsted, A Conn. Iy mayl6 s3
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16
Special Notices.

Advertisements tcia be inserted under ttis head al he foUotcing rates. Tic0 cents tcoru foT each insertion no advertisement taken for less than D ceHts aud cash must accompany the order.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16
Business Cards.
J.B. HARDENBERGH,

A TToRNEY and Counsellor At Law. Judge of h Probate. etc. Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16
Conu. @ssteru 4Fws.
CANAAN, CONN, WEDNESDAY. APR.16, 1884
CANAAN POST OFFICE.

MAILS arrive and close al the Cansan Post M Office. Canaan, Aug. 6, 1882.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16

We are also inventors and manufacturers of the wonderful
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16
Excited Thousands.

4 possum was caught on Woleott mountain, Conn., last week.
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16
NEW SILVER BELL
 UPRIGHT PIANOFORTE

Ras~ GREATEST INVENTION OF THE AGE, 'Sisa
 Consisting of perfectly tuned Silver Bells in connection with the Strings, producing the crowning feature of Modern Musical Science
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16

Charles NJ. Hall, druggist, West Cornwall, Conn, is the Manufacturers Agent for Corn wall, Canaan, sharon, Goshen and Kent, Conn.,, to whom all orders and inquiries should be addressed.
 Price s1 per bottle, send for circular. lymhl2
Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16
STATE AGENTS
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 Sheet music given away.
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Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16

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Connecticut western news., 1884-04-16
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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-13
rrsns-Aslanslo Gables.
INew York Sun. /

The irst cable built by the Atlantic
Telegraph Company from ireland to
Newfoundland vas completed on August
8, 1858. The sscond vas commenced in
1885 by the Angle American Telegraph
Company, but it broke whom half laid,
and was not picked up and completed
from ireland 70 Newfoundland until tho
fall Of 1858. The third wns laid by the
same company bstwesn ths same points.
and vas also complstsd IN 1855. The
fourth waa laid by the Socicts du Cable
Tran.atlantique, and Wa completed In
1859 from Brest to St. Pierre and Dux-
bury. The fifth was laid by the Anglo.
Amsricen Cable company IRON Irelsnd
70 Newfoundland, and waa 0nishsd s.
l07S. Tho sixth was bstwesn ths -
pointa BY the sAme colun0ny. aod ",
iinInhsd IN 4s74 The ue9U6{k IN l1I3
BY ~ Direct United N)seos Ckbls CO.
paay, end W. fn1hsd IL 1875. N
sisktk We I'D y ~ ConpaGnis fran.
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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-13

Miss Vera Manning. niece of Cardl..
nal Manning's, has entered the oonven'
at Roehampton in England. Atthe ex-
piration Of three months probation, she
will return to the world again for an.
other three months, and then, should
she still desire religious life, she will
take the veil. The young lady comes
into f20O0 q year under her fathers will.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-13
SOUTHERN ROUTES.
r,ne rABLE foR JAsuaRY.

HJeamers orixaba and Ancon 10 through to San
San Diego, having San Pedro on the dates Of
their arrivals from 8 Francisco.
M 0ri1AbA and Ancon call At Santa Barbara
And Port HAfford Q5an Luis 0bispo) only. on the
route TO and from San Francisco.
1he Eureka and Los Angeles call at San
Busnaventura, Santa BarbArA, Gayiota, Port
Hartford, Csyucos, San Simeon, Monterey and
Santa Cruz.
Cars to connect with steamers from San Pedro
leave the s. P. L. r. Depot, Los Angeles. at 10
o'clock A. n, railroad time