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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-04-10
The Needles Eye.

The man who attempts to thread a
needle for a lady friend, takes great
or risk than he who with a lighted ci-
gar in his mouth handles a keg of pow
der. He knows there is an element of
danger in what he is doing when he
tackles the powder, but it isn't one man
in u hundred that suspects anything
out of the usual run of things when
asked by lady to thread needle.
Few men there are that can resist such
an appeal, especially if the lady be
young and pretty. When she is young
and pretty, there is all the more reason
for being on your guard. 1t is a
woman's privilege to never grow older
than twenty-five, and it is her privilege
to cover up and deny her weak points,
especially dimness of vision brought
on by old age. 1t is expected that n
woman will conceal these defects, and
no matter how she does it, it can't be
considered a falsehood, no matter how
void of truth her denial may be. This
being the case, SHE suspects that every
man in the country is trying to play
the same tactics, and in order to put
him to the test, she will hand him q
needle and ask him to thread it. See
how closely she watches every move
ment of her victim. See her smile as
he vets his big thumb ami index finger
and tries to twist the obstinate thread
to point. 1t is whole circus to her.
See the poor victim get his hands up
before him and try to steer that thread
into the eye of that needle His eyes
bung out like tea-cups. the perspirarion
rolls off his brow, but he knows moth
ing Of Il Hs y intent only op one
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-04-10

object, no matter how much OF a show
he is making of himself in trying to
thread needle that has no eye. She
gave that needle to him knowing that
were his eyesight good, he would de-
tect it. She won't be satisfied by an
explanation that her victim thought
she knew there was an eye in it, and,
as matter of course, made no exam-
ination of the matter himself. No, no
excuse will right things, and the poor
man who has been victimized, goes
forth from her presence after such
test, as galvanized old beau who is
getting coltish again and wants to cut
up capers with the young girls. Hence
forth that mans life is an unhappy
one. 1t is needles and thread. and
thread and needles, whenever he comes
around or is spoken to. There is only
one needle q man is sure of threading,
and that is a darning-needle, provided
he uses mo. g. cotton. No, you don t
want to attempt the task of threading
needle for lady, unless you know
beyond question that the lady's inten-
tions are honorable and that you are
sure there is an eye in the needle. 1t
is easier for camel to go through the
eye of needle than for man to re-
cover his good name after trying to
thread an eyeless dle.--Pecs's Satn.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-04-10
Saw His Way Clear.

An old chap who lived up in Ver-
mont in the years gone by was left a
piece of land continuing about twenty
acres by the death of some relative. It
was valued Mt about 5000. and about
the first thing the old man did was to
raise $25 ON a mortgage. When this
money was gone he put on second
for the same amount, and by-and-b by
he found a third Individual willing to
lend him SIS and take mortgage.
The last of this money had just disap-
peared when the old man fell and broke
his leg. The person who first reached
him called out:
Poor Uncle Billy! What will you
do nOw?"
'Is my leg broker"
Certain it is.
And I'm cripple?'
"You are"
"Well," said the old man, as a look
of resignation came to his face, 81
reckon I'd best slap on another mort
gage
There are several railroads in this
country which are practicing the Uncle
Billy theory. = Val Street Necs
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-04-10
GOrdon's LacOnic kilograms.

Gen. Gordon s telegram to Khartoum
is thoroughly characteristic, recalling
the laconic terseness of his famous
speech when he entered upon his duties
as governor general of the Soudan. 1t
was expected that he would make a
long address, but he dismissed the as
sembly with single sentence: 81 will
try 10 hold the balance even" These
pregnant sayings of Gordon will serve
as the tinger-posts of the history of his
mission. When his views on the Sou
dan appeared in our columns, he re-
marked: "a shot has been fired :"
When he was sent to the Soudan, he
said: II have received orders TO cut
the dogs tail OFF, and l will do it, 'coute
que cOatte.'" AT Port Said, when some
one asked him if he would not prevent
the evacuation of Khartoum, he an
swered, dryly: II shall probably obey
my instructions. At Cairo, when he
refused an escort, he exclaimed 81
will go with an army or go alone. :"
And now, the latest of the series of
these utterances, and perhaps the most
characteristic of all: You are men,
not women. BE not afraid. l am
coming. Pail Mali Gazette.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-04-10
TRAINS WESTWARD.

Trains Nos, 8. 4. and 70 on Main Line and
MahOnmg Division run daily, and between
Cleveland and Pittsburg daily. Other trains
daily except Sunday.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Coaches run as fol
lows:
On Nos anc 8. between Chicago and HOr
neilSVille, via Marion and Chicago Il Atlantic
Railway. ParlOr Cars between Cincinnati and
Gallon. and between Hornellsville and New
York.
On Nos and IL between Cincinnati and New
York between Chicago, New York, Albany
tic Ry mo sleeper between Albany and Boston
on sunday and Pullman Sleeping and Hotel
Coach between Chicago and New York. via
Mansfield and r. F. W. & c. Ry., (E. ~ Line)
On Nos and 5. New Fast Irains) between
Cleveland and New YORK, and Pullman Draw
Ing Room Buffet Sleeping and Hotel Coaches
between St. Louis and New York in connection
with o. & N. Ry ..s..s
CONNECTIONS:-At Cincinnati with roads
diverging; at Marion with Chicago 4 Atlantic
Ry.; at Mansfield with the P. +. W. n G. Ry
at Creston with Wheeling Lake Elie K r ;
at Leavittsburg, with Mahoning Division oi
N. 7. +. .. X Ior Cleveland, y Yoln gstoWn
and Pittsburg and local points: at cleveland
with roads divergiDg; at Shenango with s. 4
at Cory, with X. N. Y. & p. K r., and Penna
GO at jamestown with 4 5. W, for Buffalo
and Niagara Falls; at Salamanca with N y.
L. E 4 W.-R. K. and X. 4 p R. Il.
No"stop-oVer' allowed upon local tickets
A. f., CLARK,
General sssen ger and Ticket gent,
CLEVELAND. o.
j. Nl FERRIS,
Geaerai superintendent.
GLKVELARD, d
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-04-10

The Spiritualsts of the South have
bought fourteen acres of land on Look
out Mountain, where they will estab-
lish an assembly ground and erect an
extensive tabernacle.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-04-10

What could be more cordial. and at
the same time freer from offensive per-
sonal taint, than the wedding wish of a
Louisiana editor: "May they prove as
good to each other as the cake and wine
proved good to us.n
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-04-10

Positively Cures Night Losse, Spermatorrhoea,
ImpOtency Nervous Debility. and for all weak
nesses Of the GeneratiVe Organs an Unfafling
and Positive Cure. Tones up the debililated
SyStem arrests all involuntary discharge s, re-
moves mental gloom and despondency. and g.
stores wonr erfnl power to the weakened or
sans. knS" With each order for TWELVE
pack ages accompanied with FIVE dollars we
will send our GUARANTEE to refund the money
if the treatment does not effecta cnre IL is The
Cheapest and Best Medicine in the market
Full particulars in Pamphlet which we send
free to any address Sold by an Druggists
One pack age 80 cts Six for 81 80 or sent by
mail ON receipt of price. by addressing the
MAGNETIC MEDICINE co, DETROIT.
MICHIGAN.
Guarantees issued in Ravenna by ii. WAITER
MAN. 732-1y
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-04-10
A Public Benefactor.
WIN, H. steiner, Mem ben Ofthe Ed
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By the rse of two bottles lhaye realized q com
plete restoration to health. look upon it as
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u. the compounder OF the same public ben
eiactoi."
FROM THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE.
New York Tribune. New York.
DIR. Nj. NJ. FKHNER, Fredonia, N. Y.--Dear
sir:-Please send me two more bottles of your
Blood aud Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic My
wife has been taking it and it has done her
good.
Yours truly. G. A. TRACY.
Completely and entirely cleanses the
blood, relieves Rilliousness, Constipa.
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breaks up and cures Agnes and form
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soothes, strengthens, and heals Weak
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rest ut night; and completely reno
Yates and restores disordered system
whether the disorder be slight or
grave.
DIR. FENNER'S KIDNEY AND
BACKACHEC CURE-For all diseases
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sages, backache, dropsy, female weak
nesses, nervous debility, heart disease,
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For sale in Ravenna by
784 L. P. SEYMOUR.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-12-20
Died.

DR.. D. D. Capshaw, a well-known
and highly respected citizen of this
place, died at his residence on Tuesday
night, Dec. 18th, 1884. after an illness
of few weeks. DR.. Capshaw was a
skillful dentist, consistent member Of
the Baptist church and a good citizen,
He leaves many friends in sadness and
sorrow on account of his death. His
remains, at 10 o'clock Thursday norn-
ing, were inferred in the new cemetery.
The funeral exercises were conducted
by DR.. Stainback.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-12-20
Orange Blossoms.

Cards are out for the marriage of
Miss Lillian, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. P. Faulkner, to Mr.. j. D. Smith,
at 1880 o'clock, p. NJ, Dec. Oath, at
the Christian church. The bride to
be is young lady of many personal
charms, and possesses the qualities Of
head and heart that win for her the
admiration of all who know her. She
has well improved the bright moments
of her young life in storing her mind
with the golden grains of knowledge,
and stands upon the threshold OF young
womanhood endowed not only with
the charms and graces of youth and
beauty, but also with superior culture
and intellect.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-12-20
Christmas is Coming.

There will be Basket Sociable at
the G. P. Church on Friday night,
Dec. 26th, under the auspices of the
ladies of that church. The occasion
will he one Of unusual interest. Every
body, old and young, are cordially in.
vited to be present and enjoy the en-
tertainment. The object of the socia-
BILE is highly commendable-to aid the
ladies' in raising funds to build a par
sonage. Come along and encourage
the ladies in commendable enterprise.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-12-20
College Entertainment.

The young ladies Of G. F. College
are to give an entertainment in the
College chapel this (Friday) evening,
consisting of vocal and instrumental
music, recitations, etc. We under,
stand it is to be managed solely by the
girls. The entertainment will be free,
and will be followed by an oysthe sup
per in the College dining room, the
proceeds of which are to be applied to
the furnishing of the new chapel. The
young ladies also have the entire man,
agement of the supper, and will pre-
side at the tables. All are invited to
attend, and there is no doubt that the
young ladies will be literally patron
lied. Let them have full house.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-12-20
Ready for Christmas !

D. 0. Jenkins wants everybody and
his family to know that he now has in
stock the largest and most varied as>
sortment of Christmas candies to DE
found in town. Mr.. jenkins always
keeps the newest and freshest goods in
this line, and his Christmas stock sur.
passes any display he has ever made.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-12-20

"A. H. Faulkner, city marshal,
has had number of hands and teams
at work putting our streets and side
walks in order. We notice some
transgressors, unable to pay or secure
their corporation fines, are being made
to work them out on the streets, rather
than incur the expense of feeding them
in prison for a number Of days.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-12-20
Agent Wanted.

We want live, efficient agent for
the STANDARD at every post.office in
Warren and adjoining counties, to so,
licit subscriptions. We will do strict
ly cash business next year, and we
want a good agent at every post Office,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-12-20
NOTICE.
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Peoples National Bank
of McMinnville, will be held in the of.
fee of the Bank, Tuesday, January
18th, 1885, for the election of Board
of Directors, and transaction of any
other business that may come before
them. G. COFFEE,
Cashier.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-12-20

next week. We will call on all of our
local patrons that we can find during
the week with our usual Christmas
card, and we hope they will all be pre-
pared to take their cards up. ALI Of
our county subscribers are requested to
call at the Office during the week and
pay up all they are in arrears and for
some period in advance, as it is our
purpose to put our subscription list on
a strictly cash in advance basis next
year.
Mrs. Nunnelley is displaying some
very attractive christmas goods at her
store on East Main Street, and it will
be to the interest of those who have
purchases to make in this line to call
on her. She has opened restaurant
and fresh oyster depot in connection
with her business, and solicits christ
mas call from everybody.
--Messrs. A. H. Jones and J. H.
Pylant succeed Prof. W. T. Payne as
principals of the McMinnville Normal,
and their spring term begins Jan. II,
1885, as will be seen by an advertise
ment elsewhere in this paper. Messrs.
Jones and Pylant are young men of
much ability as educators, and come
into our community highly recommend
ed. They no doubt will sustain the
high character of the McMinnville
Normal, and we bespeak for them the
fullest measure of success.
The children of the Presbyterian
Sabbath.school met at the parsonage
Thursday evening, 11th inst, for the
purpose of bringing together their
Missionary Corn, Missionary Chick.
en-" etc. Quite nice little sum was
realized from their efforts, which they
asked the pastor to forward to the
Thornwell Orphanage, Clinton, S. c.,
where forty-two orphan children are
fed, clothed and educated by such con
tributions. After pleasant evening
spent in social amusements the little
folks separated, we'll pleased with theil
efforts in behalf of others.
Who struck Billy Pattersons E
Webb with cheap prices of christmas
varieties, Punch.
The December number of thu
Southern Cultivator and Dixie Farmer
Atlanta, Ga, is on our table. 1t il
always full of interesting and valuable
matter, but unusually so is the christ
mas number of this valuable agricul
tural magazine. We can very con
scientiously recommend the Southern
Cultivator as one, of the best publica
tions in the South. The subscription
price is $3.50 per annum. Or in con
nection with the STANDARD may b,
had, both for 1925 per annum.
Address Jas. P. Harrison & Co.
Atlanta, Ga.
! Ladies and gentlemen, come an(
examine my nice holiday goods, the,
make nice little show of themselve
and they are low this year.
E. WEBB.
THE proof of the pudding is il
chewing" Our stock of staple an
fancy goods were bought close for cash
: We offer them correspondingly low
Come and see and let us price to yo
before purchasing.
j. B. RITCHEY.
5 MIR. A. p. Greer, for many year
a citizen of McMinnville, died at MOI
rison Sunday, the 14th inst. MI
. Greer was so years of age,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-12-20


The 10S pound squash grown and
presented to us by Tbos. s. Myers,
Esq, several weeks ago, and which we
had intended to send to the Worlds
Exposition at New Orleans; but before
the time came it began to decay and
would not bear transportation. We
have preserved the seed, and as we
have promised some of them to quite a
number of persons, we would be glad
if they would call and get them.
Remember, G. S. Newcomb pays
the highest market price for eggs, and
will take any quantity from dozen tc
a car load.
-Stokley Black, of this place, trav
cling agent for Cooper & Co., Nash
vile, was married on Thursday the
18th inst, to Miss Gribble, of Leba'
non. Mr.. Black is one of our mos
industrious and worthy young men.
MARRIED.--At the residence Of the
brides father, Mr., Wiley Randolph
Dec. 18th, by Elder H. L. Walling
Mr.. Spencer l.. Phelps to Miss Elvir'
Randolph,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-12-20

Jas. G. Blaine has Withdrawn his
suit against the indianapolis Sentinel,
alleging as a reason that he did not be-
lieve he could get justice in the State.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-12-20
TOWN AND COUNTY.

-
Cod Fish at D. 0. Jenkins.
w. w. Wallace returned from
Atlanta Monday.
When Webb advertises he wants
you to read it.
Ed and Will Doty, of Chatta-
nooga, spent part of this week with
their parents here.
If you want the very best quality
Of Coffee, try d. 0. Jenkins Golden
Rio.
Miss Jennie Lively has returned
from Viola, where she has been teach
ing music.
You cant beat my prices on Toys,
Dolls, Tea Sets, Little Animals, Fancy
Candy and Hearts. E. Webb.
Miss Barbara Steadley, of Illinois,
is visiting her cousin, Miss Mary
Steadley, of this place.
Miss Laura Ramsey and Miss
Allie Ross went to Nashville this week
to spend the holidays with friends in
that city and Lebanon
ID. o. Jenkins has full stock of
fresh Staple and Fancy Groceries. If
you want to enjoy your christmas
feasts get your supplies from him.
LOST. Gold headed collar button.
Finder please leave at STANDARD Office
and be rewarded.
j. W. SNoDGRAss.
w. 7. Murray went to Nashville
Thursday evening on legal business.
Garry your eggs to Newcomb,
Mountain City Hotel, il you want the
highest price in cash.
-Wm. Biles left Monday for Selma
Ala, with car load of mules. He
will probably remain in the South fol
several weeks.
Oranges and Candy by the barre
at Webb's. and Joe says he will sell
lower than anybody or give them
away.
The Stave and Barrel factory al
this place is about ready to begin oper
alton. The buildings are completed
and the machinery in position. 1
would have started Thursday morning
but for the cold weather. We notice
a fine lot of slaves and heading timber
are being delivered ready for use.
-Ritcbey's stock of Writing Desks
Dressing Cases, Photograph and Auto
graph Albums, Family, Teachers ant
Pocket Bibles, Poems, Juvenile anc
other interesting books, is complete.
Go to H. L. Stanley's store t
buy cheap Boots and Shoes, Jean
cloth, Calico and worsted dress goods
bleached and unbleached Muslins, Cot
ton plaids, Notions, Groceries, Etc
1t will pay you.
Any of our readers who may visi
Nashville during the winter will fin,
comfortable lodgings and good tabl
at the st. Cloud hotel, No. 10 Mort
Summer street, at reasonable rates.
is centrally located, convenient to tn
business portion of the city and to tn
capitol. Numbers of the Senators an
Representatives stop there during tn
sitting of the Legislature.
Miss Lottie, Miss Carrie ana Mi:
Tennie Gartner, who have been spenC
ing some weeks here with Mrs. j. 7
Gartner, left this week for Columbis
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-12-20

Their stock consists
of Toys of all kinds and prices,
Cups and saucers, Plates,
Mugs, Vases, Toilet Sets,
Fruit Stands, Card Receivers
Building Blocks, Alphabet
Books, Christmas Cards, etc.
Their stock of Dolls is the
largest you ever saw. They
bought direct from the impor-
ters, and therefore can sell
them cheaper than any one.
If you want a doll go there
and get one and save money.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-12-20
Holiday Goods.

The handsomest, completest, cheap
est and most useful line of holiday
goods is at Ritchey's.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-12-20

Ever since the death of
Christ it has been the custom
to celebrate Christmas. It is
observed all over the world.
Wherever civilization has
spread its banner, there
Christmas is observed. 1t is
observed in as many different
ways as there are countries
on the globe. Some observe
it with fasting and prayer to
God for His blessings, others
In feastlng and rejoicing, still
others in riotous and drunken
revelry. But there is one
custom connected with Xmas
that is almost universally OBJ
served, that is Of making pres
ents. 1t is customary for
children to receive presents
every Xmas from Santa Claus
and as the world has become
so densely populated with
children it is impossible for
Santa to visit every house.
Therefore, he has designated
a place in each town and city
where every one can get the
presents for the children.
His depository in McMinn.
vile is the enterprising firm
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-12-20
MEDEARIS & CO.,

4'A1O GAAAAVAN@ ~ wv
where you will find the largest
and most varied stock Of pres
ents for the Holidays ever
opened in our city. They can
supply you with anything
youwant.
MEDEARIS & co.
also have a tremendous stock
of good things to eat, consist
in part of Raisins, currants,
citron, Figs, Nuts Of all kinds
Macaroni, cheese, mince meat,
Jellies of all kinds, cocoanuts,
bananas, all kinds of plain
and fancy candy, all kinds Of
can goods, pickles, sugars,
coffees, teas, spices, and in
short, everything you want
for Xmas. Be sure and give
them a call before buying, fol
they can and will save you
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-28

out any back was standing. The legs OF the
table must have been cut off simultaneously,
for the top was found resting on the chair,
and only a small quantity Of the milk was
spilled, butthe milk was all turned thick and
sour.
What became of the eccentric fluid after 1t
had done its work in the cellar could not be
learned, as there was no mark to be seen
where it entered the ground.
The inmates were still running about the
house in excitement when another bolt struck
the building. A neighbor says he saw
streak of fire run from the chimney down
one side of the roof and down the side of the
house and disappear in the ground. A track
OF missing shingles and clapboards and
hole in the ground marked its course. 1t
also took with 1t portion of the remnant OF
the chimney. few minutes later the frag-
ments OF the chimney still left standing was
demolished by third stroke of lightning.
The fluid from this passed down to the cave
through, which it followed to the end OF the
roof, from which it jumped to the corner of
Woodhouse, tearing off part of the roof, and
passing down through the floor, and into the
ground. No fire resulted from either stroke,
and no serious shock was felt by any other
in the house.
An other singular freak of lightning is re-
ported from HornellsviIle. Abram Ford saw
bolt strike the chimney of John Regan's
mousse on Hartshorn street during the storm
OF Saturday. The bricks were thrown in all
directions far around. All the other evidence
OF the presence of the electric current about
5he house was round hole in the bottom OF
a tin basin which stood in the sink in the
Kitchen. Around the edge of the hole was
a black rim of an equal width of a quarter of
an inch, having the appearance of being
burned in the tin.