The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-08-13
An exchange SAYS: Farmers should

= hiBu LAKES. bOtn ask FARMERS TO SlRI
their names to papers which afterwards
urn up as promissory notes.
Ike Little, the notorious colored thief
was brought handcuffed from Hamilton
on last Monday by Marshal Corwin, and
lodged in u Jail to await trial. He was
arrested in Hamilton on suspicion of be,
ing the person who stole a horse and
: buggy, and that is the way the officers
? of Eaton happened to "bag" him.
Remember that the "Star" Harness
Mandatory sells strictly HANDMADE
Harness. Don't forget the place, next
door to Filbert's grocery, sign of the big
star. aug13-2
The best prescription for health and
comfort against hot weather is plenty Of
exercise and perspiration, hearty food
and pure water, and the sound sleep and
good digestion which healthy fatigue will
secure. A man who tries these reme-
dies will not need to bother his head
about excepting cool.".
The law officer OF the postofice depart
ment has given an opinion to the effect
that a postmaster who uses or converts
to his own use the postal funds as his
own, although not required to deposit
them until the end of the current month,
or quarter, is guilty of embezzlement.
Now is the time for school directors to
look after the school houses and school
grounds and see that they are in proper
condition. No school house is fit to be
occupied by children unless it be well
cleansed, painted and thoroughly aired.
Dingy school houses and dirty school
grounds are bad educators.
Boys Hats %, 90 and &c.,, worth 60
and 75c., at the Eagle Clothing Store.
An exchange calls on boards of educa-
ton to "abolish final examinations at
the close of the schools, and to let the
regular examinations and general stand
ing, conduct and character of scholars
through the school year furnish the basis
of promotion" A nearer approach to
Justice and less injury to the health and
feelings of the children.
Another case of poisoning is about to
be brought to light in this county. This
time it is a farmer named John Haw-
ker, near Yankeetown, about six miles
from New Paris. He is dead and his
stomach been sent to Cincinnati to be
analysed. He had $1500,00 insurance
on his life, and it is whispered that his
s~on-in1aw committed the deed to get the
insurance.
The greatest base ball game of the sea-
son will be played here next Saturday,
18th inst, against the famous Henleys
of Richmond. The Bickham boys of
Dayton will be the battery for Eaton,
and Charles VanAusdal of the famous
Princeton nine, will take third base,
while Williams and Reynolds will play
in the field. While Eaton does not ex-
pect to beat the Henleys, yet a good
game may be expected.
Que lot fine Dress Goods worth 40
cents, now reduced to 10 cents, at B.
Fox's.
An exchange suggests that it would be
a good idea for farmers to put up pla-
cards in front of their residences an
nouncing the owners of the farm. For
instance: "The John Smith Farm"
'The w. r. Johnson Farm" etc. This
would give more OF less interesting in
formation to passers-by, and save a good
deal of question asking. A good idea.
w. c. M. Brookins, after twenty-five
years of honest, faithful and diligent duty
as express agent in Eaton, throwed cup
the sponge" last week, and passed in
his checks to Henry Ressler, late of
Reichel House, who will hereafter run
the business. Mr.. B. ~retires with the
unanimous endorsement of our citizens,
"well done good and faithful servant"
enter into the joys of the quiet drug bu-
siness.
Mr.. VIM. G. Mills, who was injured
some weeks ago by being thrown out of
his buggy, died on the goth ult., at his
residence 7 miles west of Eaton, on the
Eaton and Richmond pike. Mr.. Mills
served as County Commissioner of Pre-
BILE county for three terms, and was re-
garded as a mar of undoubted integrity.
He was respected by all his friends and
neighbors, by whom he will be sadly
missed. His wife died suddenly of heart
disease on Sunday afternoon last.
Look at the So Stiff Hats for s1.O9 at
the Eagle Clothing Store.
According to the Christian Union, a
stranger recently entered one of the
churches in Indianapolis and was allow
ed to stand a while in the aisle. Atlength
he was approached by n of the breth-
rem, when he ventured to inquire: "What
church is this ?" ''Christ's Church, sir !"
sis he in?" The churchman took the
hint and gave the stranger a seat. The
stranger is supposed to have acquitted
himself with great credit, but many peo-
pie would decide that he was simply i'm
pertinent and irreve rent.
The State Unive rsity, Columbus, O.,
is fast becoming the first in the country
in point Of practical work done for the
pupil. Five new instructors have been
added, three of them holding full pro-
fessorships. The institution is equipped
far better than any other in Ohio, and
has more money for its support. Every
department is in charge of an able Pro-
~fessor, and nothing is wanted that will
add to the efficiency Of the work. The
departments of Science are exceptional
ly well equipped. Visitors at the State
Fair will have an opportunity to visit the
University in all its departments. Fall
term opens Sept. 18th, 1885.