davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28

Thousands OF cases OF Nervous Debility, mental
and physical weakness, lost manhood, nervous
prostration. results of mdiscrcti3ns, excuses of
any cause, cured by kervita. No remedy ever
offered 10 the afflicted has met with such unprece-
dcnted success. 1t has TO equal for curing all
forms Of NERVOUS, WASTE. EXHAUSTION. DkBu-
TT or DECAY. Its beneficial effects are immed-
ately perCeptible, in a few weeks after Commenc-
ing its use a feeling Of renewed vigor and strength
is apparent. II etlec prompt and radical cure,
aud is the only safe and eflectual remedy known
forcuring all forms of NERVOUS DEBILITY from
any cause Its effects are permanent; 10 matter
how aggravated your case, how many remedies
you have tried, or how many doctors have failed.
when the disease has bafed the skill of the abest
physicians, when melancholy and despair have Ia
ken the place of hope, and the world looks blank
dreary Nervita vii inspire new life and per,
by its use in 1884. Strong faith that it will core
every caseprompts me to send trial package on
receipt of 10 cents for postage, etc tName this
paper. DR.. A. G. 0LIN,
marI-dWly Box 2i2. Chicago Ill.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
.,,.,, allowed On Deposits ct the rate Of
''''' apsr Cent. per AnnuIn.
o,,oaits received in amounts OF 81
OoY and Upwards.
.rrrRIrY AND ADVANTAGES.

sscrRITY AND ADVANTAGES.
,.t,ste property of the Trustees is respon-
Tay he deposit0rs. The ofiicerssre prohibited
o op borrowing any oiiss moneys; Minors and
o,r,ogRs:-S. ". wHEELoGK, President ;JoHs
OrF'Tyi irc President; @. f, llENgNwAY, Cashier
GOOD g9npr.rSTs:-s W. Wheelock, Porter Skinner
~ InbdclI, Nelson Chester, W. Candee, C.
q GnS s WF e. Il stodda HdmnwAy John
GO, ,sv-rbc only chartered Savings Bank in Rocs
~ No1nty aug2dwy
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-28
1aE MOLINE SAVINGS BANl

,,,rv from GA. NJ. to 3P. NJ, and on Tues
Nn G .a, and saturday Evenings fromTt
"'' 8 O'Clock.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-10
Frauds Coming TO Light.

A Washingt on special of the 25th
ult. says: "There have enough facts
come to light here to justify the belief
that corrupt ring of clerks and high
er officials in the pension office have
been rObbing the government for
many years past. Walter A. Shuckers
the new superintendent of the pension
building, is the man who should have
the credit for the discovery of this
ring. The whole matter is in the
hands of the city detective force, and
they are making most strenuous efforts
to get at the bottom of the charges.
Enough has already been ascertained
to send several of the suspected parties
to the penitentiary, unless some legal
technicality is erected to shield them.
"The following are samples of the
charges made: Six of the implicated
persons, one of whom it is claimed is
intendent, have furnished row of
cottages at Colonial Beach with chairs,
curtains, carpets, etc, stolen bodily
from the pension office. The build
ings were constructed in large part of
lumber belonging to the government.
and they were put up by employees of
the office. A detective is now looking
up matters at Colonial Beach. Cor
rupt contracts as we'll as wholesale
thieving will be shown. One charge
against Dickerson is that he sdvertis-
ed last winter for proposals for making
certain changes in the boilers and
other heating apparatus. A local firm
bid $500. A friend of Dickerson was
advised by DickersOn to bid $l95. This
bid was duly filed and took the job
An engineer in the employ of the
building then did the work, aud the
money was divided between the three
Mr. Shuckers says that several high
officials will be involved in the matter
before they are through"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-10
WINDHAM.
Correspondence.

correspondence.
On Wednesday, Sept. End, the Mes
senger family held their irst reunion,
at the residence of James Dunn, in
Garrettsville. About 200 persons were
assembled, and bountifui dinner Was
partaken under the Horticultural So.
ciety's Pavilion, which had been
kindly offered for this occasion, after
which an artist arranged the large
family in group and took their pic
lures. VIM A. Messenger, of Wind
ham, as President of the association,
called them together under the pavil-
lion, and after max ing a few remarks,
on account of poor health called upon
Hon. E. 8. Woodwork TO take his
place. While the history of the fami
ly was being read, VIM. A. Messenger
was taken suddenly with heart dis.
ease, and expired in a very few mo
ments. He was seated in a rocking
chair on the grounds, and friends ap
piled restOratives, but to no avail. A
sad ending of happy reunion. His
funeral took place at his late residence
on Friday afternoon and was attended
by large cOncOurse of people. Rev
T. r. Jones preached the discourse
Mr.. Messenger was 58 years OF age, and
hal been a resident of Windham al
his life.
OCCASIONALLY.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-10
HIRAM.

Correspondence.
The fall term of College commenced
last Tuesday with an attendance
slightly short of the term a year ago,
but far i'm excess of what was antici~
pated. 1t was expected that, on ac-
count of the wicked warfare now being
waged against the College, and the
base falsehoOds so industriOusly cir
culated, the attendance would be very
considerable less than heretofore, but
the friends of the institution are hap
PLY disappointed.
Some time ago, couple Of sharpers
undertook to do our business men cut
of money by that old and worn out
tri. k of making change. They were
not successful, and hastily took their
departure for greener fields.
On Tuesday last Dea. Jason Ryder
had his hip broken by door being
blown against him, knocking him
down. AS the Deacon is SO years of
age, serious results are feared.
Frank Freeman, lad fourteen years
old, had his leg broken above the
knee last Thursday night. He was
hauling milk, aud when near the fac
tory, the horse became frightened and
shied into the ditch, tipping the lad
from the wagon, and he fell under the
wheel. DIR. Dyson treats both cases.
Among the many venerable and
familiar faces observed at the last
Democratic County Convention, was
that of Moses A. Birchard, of Wind.
| ham, who is in the full enjoyment OF
male and healthy old age. Mr.. Bir-
rhard's first attendance at a Demo.
cratic Convention was in 1882, about
the lst of January, to choose a delegate
Itp attend the Sth of January State
Convention at Columbus. Himself
JOSEF h Lewis, of Palmyra; Ephrism
| Wood, of Streetsboro; Arthur Ander
son, of Rootstown, Gather of Benjamin
f. Anderson, of Kentl; Joseph ID ,
| Wolf aud VIM. Goldman, OF RavenIa
made up the convention. Lewis was
chosen Chairman, and Goldman See.
retary. Wood was chosen delegate
and went to Columbus on horseback
Mr.. Goldman was at that time the ed
itnr of "The Western Reserve Courier
a live Jacksonian paper. Mr.. Birchard
is the only one living of the number
all the others having crossed the
river" years ago. If we had in every
township in the county, a few young
Democrats possessed of the vim, ener
gy and determination of the young
men who composed that convention
old Portage would be numb cred
among reliable Democratic counties.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-10
ATwATER.

correspondence.
Rev. Mr.. Cotton, from Rootstown.
preached in the CongregationalChm ch
yesterday. He delivered a good lively
sermon. He will preach again next
Sabbath.
The Ladies Society met at Wallace
Ripple's last week. There was q good
company and pleasant time.
Will Merrick and his wife have been
visiting friends in this plaIe. His
home is in Youngstown.
Seldom Webber and wife have been
visiting friends and relatives in this
town during the past week.
Emmons Bow and Mr.. Alonzo De
Iano are painting the Town Hall.
Eddie Baight was missing at the
choir meeting last Friday evening.
Fredie TalcOtt was appointed in his
place.
Rev. s. B. Shipman, of Cleveland,
paid the Atwater people pleasant
visit and preached in the church al
the Center one week ago yesterday
He has improved very much in gospel
usefulness siuce he left here.
Our Methodist friends are i'm hopes
they may have II minister who will
live in one of the towns of hts hsrge.
A minister has other duties beside
preaching and visiting few families,
leaving the rest unnOticed The more
n preacher visits among his people the
more interest they will take in hear
ing him preach. The visiting should
not be put eff till the close of the year,
but should be done at the beginning
of the year and CONT ,ued till the end
of the term. How will q preache,
know how to benefit a congrt cation
unless he is individually and intimate
ly acquainted with the people who
compose such congregation A min
lister who uses one set of sermons one
year after another may have the name
of prearhIng, whether lie has the spirit
and il lluence of IL preacher or not.
think the Conference should see that
minister should live with his con-
g,egation and do good by his presence
and advic3.
1t is expected there will be picnis
Oh the l9,h. A special train will lea1,
here for Welisville in the morning
allowing time for the passengers to &c
across the river and spend the da, ana
return in the evening. Fare for round
trip, children % ceUts; adults 81
Lima people are invited to join.
Sept. 7th, 1885. w.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-10
On Tuesday. Sept. 1, 1885, the de.

On Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1885, the de-
scendants of Henry and Matilda Sapp
both deceased)''w with their companions,
met al the old homestead, Just north
Of the Fair Grounds in Ravenna, and
the invitstions bad been is
: sued but about two weeks before, and
quite a nuEnber EIom other States
could not be present, the gcodly num-
Der OF seventy two came together to
enioy day Of social reuDion. The
day Was reasonably pleasant and was
thoroughly enjoyed by all. The you ng-
er portion were busy with the swing,
croquet, quoits and other games, while
the older ones enjoyed good. old
fashioned visit, in whoae conversation
the days of long ago held a prominent
place. A table WAS spread under the
old apple trees. and laden with good
things from the well filled baskets OF
the friends, TO which the company y
was invited at about two o'clock, and
to which it did full justice,
After dinner business meeting was
called, at which the advisability ol
holding yearly reunions was fully dis
cussed. 1t was unanimously decided
to hold them, and the next one was
appointed for Sept. lst, 1885. at the
home of Mr.. Asa Sapp, in the south
east part of Franklin township. Aftel
electirg the necessary officers. the ole
family tible was brought out and I
chapter read and prayer offered, afte
which the meeting adjourned.
Good byes We're next said and TIN
company separated, well pleased will
the enjoyment and success of the frs
reunion Of the Sapp family. **
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-10
An Enterprising ReIfabIeHouse

g. p. Reed can always be relied upon
not only to carry in stock the best of
everything, but to secure the Agency
for such articles as have wellknown
merit, and are popular with the people,
thereby sustaining the reputation of
being always enterprising and ever
reliable. Having secured the agency
for the celebrated DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, will sell
it on positive guarantee. 1t will
surely cure and and every aft ction of
Throat, Lungs and Chest, and to show
our confidence, we invite you to call
aud get a Trial Bottle Free.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-10

DIR LEONARD, the Prohibition can
didate for Governor of Ohio. is favored
now with the certificate of his family
physic ian. 1t is TO the effect that
when the good clergyman was lying
ut deaths door, some time ago, he was
told that he must take a little alcohol
ic stimulant. This the parson abso-
lutely refused to do until absolutely
forced by the physicians. The infer
ence is that the spirits were necessary
to preserve the good mans life. Al
all events, his life was prolonged. This
is a very small matter to make such a
fuss about, anyhow. There are few il
any among the D'rs accusers who
would have done differently.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-10

A FATAL disease is ravaging Clay
county, West Virginia.
The smallpox has become epidemic
in Montreal.
The cholera ia slightly diminishing
in Spain.
In their great demonstration in Chi
cago on Saturday. the Workingmen
refused to recognise the Socialists.
The five or six hundred Cinnamon
who were at work in the mines at
Rock Springs, Wy. T., have all been
killed. wounded or driven off.
THE per cent. bonds of the United
States sell at l03a, those of the State
of Connecticut at 1921 those of Great
Britain at par, and those of France at
81 You pays your money and takes
your choice.
THERE are twenty-five million acres
of timber lands in Washington Terri
tory, aud it is estimated that the saw
mills of Puget Sound, which have a
capac ty of 5OO, 900, 900 feet per year,
w,uid require 1000 years to cut IL
down.
THE bureau of statistics report the
total value of exports of breadstufls
from the United States for the month
of July, 1885, as S., ,7l4 sos, and Tia.
total for the seven months ending Ju
~ 81, 1885. as $s5 .55S .9S2, being all in
crease of about S., 900, 600 over the cor
responding period of 1884.
In the heart of Wyoming Territory
Is q mountain of solid hematite | on,
with 600 feet of it above the grouni,
more than "A mile wide and two u,i-s
In length; IA bed of Ignite coal big
enough to warm the world for centu
ries: eight lakes of solid coda. one OF
them over 600 acres in extent an not
less than thirty feet in depth, and q
petroleum basin which contains NOR.
oil than Pennsylvania and West Vir
ginia combined, from which in place
the oil is oozing in natural wells at the
rate of two barrels day,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-10
THE COMMITTEES TALKS.

acts for the people TO Consider.
'HIo STATE DssocsarIo EXEC. Co1n.rrEE.{
COLUMBUS, o.. August q 1885.
70 the Democracy Of Ohio:
We enter upon the campaign under
,he most suspicious circumstances.
We are in possession of both State and
National Administrations, and the af-
fairs of each are being safely and wise
ly conducted. The record of Presi |
dent Cleveland has justified the hopes
Of his friends and disappointed the
predictions of his enemies. A few
months of public service have demon
strated that his administration is to
be one of conscience and courage.
Many abuses have been corrected and
necessary reforms inaugurated. Cor
ruption, fostered under Republican
rule, has been exposed, and a large
reduction in expenditures has been
made in nearly every branch OF the
public service. The fsvorites who
possessed the naval department have
been driven out and their illegal con-
tracts, obtained by indirect means,
have been set aside. Millions of acres
of the public domain, which had been
iuclosed by land grabbers, have been
reclaimed, and this vast territory se-
cured to actual settlers. Finally all
sectional animosity has ended and
complete harmony is restored between
the North and South.
"The record of Governor Hoadly Is
equally to be commended. His ad.
ministratiOn has brought credit to
himself and strength to his party. All
the departments of state and its nu
merous institutions have been careful
ly and honestly managed The inter
ests of capital and labor nave beei
alike protected. He has concealed his
views ON no public question, and hi.
position on every issue before the peO
pie has been clearly and fearlessly an
nounced.
The business men of the country. O
all parties, have confidence in bOtl
our federal and dOme mestic administra
lions, and In consequence business ii
again reviving and property increas
ing in value. Our recent convention
was marked with the greatest harmo
ny. There were no factions and M
dissensions. The ticket had already
been substantially selected by the peo
pie, and was ratified by the convention
by acclamatiOn. The Endorsement
given TO President Cleveland, Cover
nor Hoadly, and their work. was hon
est and earnest. We owe 1t to our
selves to see that we give them al
i equally enthusiastic support at th'
polls.
Il The cause of Democracy and gOOt
govern nment depend on this contest
We cann not afford to allow our faithful
and efficient Governor to suffer defea
at the hands of the political enemie
of the Democratic party. His cause i
the cause of our party. His success
or defeat is the success or defeat of tn
party for whose supremacy we hav
contested for many years. 1t Is ou
light aud it will be our victory.
The campaign is a short one. Gu
State aud local committees are alread
pushing fol ward the work of thorough
organization. We appeal to ever.
Democrat ia the Sta to unite wi
us in carry ing forward the good work
II we receive the earnest support q
the hands of our Il lends which we asl
and exp ct, we promise q substantia
ii story in October.
T.. E POWELL. Chairman.
HENRY BOmL, Secretary.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-10
LegtslallOn for La borimg men.


The Democratic legislature of last
winter, as will be seen by the laws of
1855, did not turn o deaf ear to the
petitions of labor. We find i'm the
National Labor Tribune, published at
Pittsburg, an excellent statement OF
the doings of that legislature. The
following is list Of the laws passed
by the legislature In the interests of
labor, as therein stated:
l. To allow cooperative enterprises
to incorporate under the laws of the
State.
2. To increase the number of mine
inspectors from two to four.
8. To increase the penalties for a
violation of the mining law. The old
law provided for fine of not NOR.
than $50; the new laws provide fOI
fines to be not less than $50.
4. To invest mine inspectors with
powers of sealers of weights and meas
ures.
5. To create the office of I" Inspect
or of workshops and factories" with
force of three assistant inspectors to
enforce laws to provide for the proper
ventilation of shops and factories.
g. To allow suits to be brought
against corporations any place where
they do business, instead of at the
headquarters Of the company, as d, g.
ignated In their articles of incorpora
ton.
7. To provide methods by which
disputes between employers and en-
ployes may be arbitrated.
s. To provide seats for all females
employed in stores, manufacturing
and mechanical establishments.
8. To provide against the employ
ment of minors under the age of IL
years, IN any workshop. factory OF
other establishment, wherein goods Ol
any kind are manufactured.
10. Ne minor under the age of Is
years shall be employed i'm any monu-
featuring establishment more than ten
uoui5 pei uay' auu III III uO case
shall the hours exceed sixty per week
IL. To compel all companies, firms
and contractors to pay the wages OF
labor in lawful money, and to prevent
the issue of scrip.
IL. To abolish convict contract la
bor in the penitentiary of the State.
13 To regulate conditional sales OF
personal property on the installment
plan.
IA. To perfect the labor lien law,
giving the laborer the first claim upon
the property of their employers for
wages due.
The writer adds, g" 1t will be seen by
the above that if we have not secured
all we desired in the past two years,
we have at least secured more than we
have done in all the previous history
of the State"
Another act of the legislature de-
serves the special commentator of
every family in Ohio who has child
to educate. Our common school sys-
tenn has long been the pride of the
people of the State. No Western
State has its superior. Yet, connected
with it's vast expense, there has been
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-10
HENRY BonL. Secretary.

SENATOR SHERMAN in his key note
speech at MI. Gilead made q great ado
because President Cleveland appointed
three members of his Cabinet from
the SOnth. He forgets to mention the
fact that q Republican Senate confirm
ed them, and that he himself voted
Tor their confirmation. HOnest
John" fOrsOOth!
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-10

constant complaint growing out of the
frequent changes of school books and
the enormous cost of the same. This
the Legislature has sought to remedy
by the passage of wholesome act,
which prevents these frequent chang
es, and provides that the school books
shall be purchased by the Board of
Education and sold to the children at
absolute cost. If school books in Ohio
are not cheaper hereafter, it will be
the fault of the school directors aud
not of the law makers.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-10
Times Of Holding Courts.

STATE OF OHIO,
SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT.
1T is ordered that the Terms of the Circuit
l. Court of the several Counties in said Cir cult
or the year 1895 be ii xed as follows, to wit:
CARROLL COUNTY.
On the 18th day of January. and
On the 18th day Of September;
COLUMBIANA COUNTY.
On the 96 day Of January. and
On the 18th day Of September.
LIKE COUNTY.
On the . day cf February, and
On the 2lih day of September.
GEAUGA CnUNTY
On the s3 day of Feb uary. and
On the AL 'lay Of September.
PORTAGE COUNTY.
On The al day of March. and
TN he 18th tlr of october.
ASITABULA COUNTY
On the 10th day of March, and
On the 9TH day of October.
MAuoNING COUNTY.
On the 6tn LAY of April. and
On III" l9. Ii day of October.
TRUMBULL COUNTY.
ON the 9th day of April, and
On the 3d day of November.
HARRISON COUNTY.
On the 1st day of June and
ON the 23d day Of November.
JEFFERSON COU NTY.
On the 9Th daY OF May. and
On the 10th day of November.
NOBLE COUNTY.
On the 4th day of June, and
On the Both day of November.
GUERNSEY COUNTY.
On the 9Th day of June, and
TN the 7th day OF December.
BELMONT COUNTY.
On the 18th day OF June. and
On the 18th day of December.
said Terms to begin at q O'Clock a. m.
PETER 4. LAUBIE.
WILLIAM ii. FRAZIER
HAMILTON WOODBURY.,
August 18TH 1875 Judges
The STATE OF OHIO I c,acr,r Corpr
PORTAGE COUNTY, IS NAA'oir Soohr
l. JOHN PORTER, Clerk of the Circuit Gour
IN and for said County, do hereby certify tina
the above and foregoing is lull, true and cor
rect copy of the original order herein.
@2N WITRKSS My hand such CLERK, AM
SeTIL1 the Seal of said Court, this asd day o
SS August, 1875
S-7-sw JOHN PORTER. Clerk.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-10

In his late key note speech at Mt.
Gilead, Senator Sherman did not en-
tighten his hearers in regard to the
methods by which man on $1,000
yearly salary (barely enough to support
him) can in few years in the public
service become a millionaire. That is
one of the tricks of the trade. Hon
est John" will never give that nice
little scheme away,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-10
Bucklen's APnica SaIVe,

The BEST SALvE in the world for
cuts. bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum,
fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chill
blains, corns, and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures piles. 1t is guar
antsed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per
b TX. For sale by @. p. Reed, Ravenna
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-10

AND now it is said that General
Kennedy wants TO withdraw from the
Republican ticket, at least that he is
very much dissatisfied with the man
ner in which the campaign is being
conducted by Foraker and Senator
Sherman. Evidently all is not lovely
In the camp of the G, o. p.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-10

OF the 160 negroes alleged to have
been arrested in Cincinnati by Lieu
tenant Mullen and his men on the
night before the last November cleo
tion, it has only been shown that six,
beside those who were turned loose on
the morning of election were residents
of the city, and those six were evident-
ly In c0llusiOn with the scOundrels
who had conspired to stuff the ballot
boxes with illegal Yotes.-[Bellefon-
tains Examiner.