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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-02-17

For over eight yesrs l have suffered
from catarrh, which has affected my
eyes and hearing; have employed many
physicians without relief. am now on
my second hottie OF Ely's Cream Balm,
and feel confident OF complete cure
Msry c. Thompson, Cerro Gordo, Pratt,
Co., III
Fer all sorms II nasal cstarrh where
there is drynsss OF the sir passage with
what is commonly called 'stufing up"
especially when going to bed, Ely's
Cresm Balm gives perfecta d immediate
relief. Its benefit 10 me has been price
less A 6. Chase, NJ. D., Millwood, Kan
sas.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-02-17
Alteration of Oxen.

1t was an old English superstition
that on Christmas eve the oxen we're al
ways to be found on their knees at mid
night; that Nhe cocks crew; that thu
cabbage seeded. etc. The devotion o.
the oxen wac derived from an old story
that an OK and ass, which we're in The
stable at the birth OF Christ, fell or
thar knees in suppliaut position, ant
thst q cock crew.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-02-17
One Bottle instead Of a Dozen.

"And ittook only one bottle to do it,
said gentleman, speaking OF Parker's
Hair Balsam. I had run OF fever, and
when got well of that my hair begar
to fall ont so fast 90 to alarm me
really didn't know what to do, until ont
day friend said. TRY Parker's Hal
Balsam.' That was some months ago
What surprised me was the fact that on,
bottle was enough. expected to us,
up dozen Clean, highly perfumed
DO, oily, not dye. Restores origina
color.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-02-17
Easy to See Through.

How can a watch-no matter how
costly-be expected to 60 when the main.
spring won't operstei How can any.
one be we'll when his stomach. liver OF
kidneys are out OF order7 OF course
you say, "He cannot" Yet thousands
OF people drag along miserahly in that
condition; no. sick abed, but not able to
work with comfort and energy. How
foolish, when bottle or two Of fParker'f
Tonic would set them all right. Try it.
and get back your health and spirits.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-02-17
rGentle SPRING"

Among spring preparations, do no
neglect that which 10 most important o
all-vour own body. During the wIntel
the blood absorbs many impurities
which, il not expelled, are liable to bIeal
out in scrofula or other disease. Th'
hest spring medicine is Hoods Sarsapa
rilIa. 1t expels every impsrity from
the blood, and gives strength TO ever,
function of the body. Sold by all drug
giste.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-02-17
xWm r Hnason Tolls . .,orv ebou

S VIM. C. Hudson tells story about
MIR. Tilden: "One day be said 10 hl,
physician, Doctor, ! can't stand tha
medicine you are giving me: it hurts M,
stomach oh, but Mr.. Tilden, tht
medicine is doing great deal Of good
III presume so, bot | shall not take i
hereafter I'm sorry to hear yol
say that; but If you sra determined OF
this course / would warn you earnestl,
that you must stop using it gradually
You doctors don't know everything.
quit using that medicine three week
ago."
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-02-17

Queen Victoria used to jump Eve
barred gate as esslly as other folks sit in
4 rocking chair. One OF ber paintings
come thirty years sgo, being seen by
StanHeld. the great marine painter, be
declared it to be the work ofno amateur,
but OF one who was soon to be . for.
pidable rivsl, without knowing who the
pain ef vas.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-02-17

'Trsins run daily. tDaily except su nday.
All trains between Columbus and C incin-
natl run through without change Of cars,
connecting in tho Union Depots with all d.
vergtpg lines.
Through Tickets are sold by Agents Of
this line to all parts of the United States at
the Lowest Rates.
For Rates, Time Tables and information,
call Oh B. & o. Agent.
8. P. PEABODY, W. B. RRPPRRT.
| Genr sup't, Genl Pass. Agent.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-02-17
Godev's Lady's Book

Is the oldest family magazine In America,
and Is conceded by the press and public to
be the leading Fashion Magazine, especially
so, as its circulation probably covers the
largest area of any American publication, its
psArons being found in every oivilised coun-
try under the sun. 1885 will mark the fifty
fifth year Of this Magazine, and 1t is proposed
that 1t shall rot only exceed in excellence in
every department anything in its previons
history, but surpass in attractivensss, quali.
ty and quantity any other magazine publish.
ed for the same price: The Magazine, during
1855 will contain:
1000 pages of reading, consisting Of Stories,
Novels, Romances. Sketches, Poetry, History.
Biographies by the best magazine writers;
also, current notes, Charades, Dialogues,
Lessons on Dressmaking and Cooking.
| 200 Practical Recipes; besides descriptions
of Fashions, domestic and foreign.
$50 pages illustrating Fashions in colors,
and black and white.
80 pages illustrating Fancy Work In col.
ors, and black and white.
"a pages of Select Music.
la Beautiful Bngravings.
I II Illustrations of Architectural Designs,
besides illustrations Of Household Interiors
and Stories.
Zach subscriber will be allowed to make a
| selection each month Of q Full Sizs Cut
Paper Pattern" Of sny design illustrated in
the Magazine, without extra cost; these pat.
terms are worth more than the price of the
Magazine. We will also present to every
subscriber Steel Engraving (for framing) Of
PerauIt's celebrated picture Sleeping Love-
prepared expressly for this Magazine.
| As aopEY's LADY's Book has faithfully OBJ.
served its promises with the public for fifty
four years, there need be no doubt about the
above offer being fulfilled to the letter. Sub.
scriptiop price 81 year. Sample copies l5
cents. Address
GODRY'S LADY'S BOOK,
P. o. Lock Box q,
deos,'s4. Philadelphia, Pa,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-02-17

Flag Stations are marked with g. all
others are regular stations. at which trains
will stop without being tagged.
Passing points are indicated by full.facsd
figures.
General Manager. Woedsfeld, Ohio.
J. B. RHODES, Train Dispatcher,
Woodsneld, Ohio.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-02-17
NEW HoTEI

HAvING purchased the Hotel property in
IL Malaga, Ohio, [ am prepared to offer
first olass accommodations to the travelling
public. g9Speoial attention given to the
care o. horses. IN Give me call.
dec30, '64m4, n. F, BURKHARH
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-02-17

CoNNEcTIoNs-Toledo with all lines enter
ing the city.
CoNNECTIoNs-Eremont L. E. 8 W. r. r
Clyde, l.. B. & W. r. R.; Bellevue, N. Y. @. &
St. L. R. R.; Monroeville. B q o R r; Wei
lington, O O = R R: Oreston. N T.; P i 0
Orrville. R R; O A & @ R R; P Q & T and P F
w & G R R; Massillon. P F W & @ R R: and
C,L &WR R r; Valley Junction. Valley r r;
Canal Dover. @. d P R r. and @ L & W. R. r;
New Comerstown. P. @ & st. L r r; Cam
bridge, B &OR R; Point Pleasant, G. w &
NYR r; Marietta O w i B RR.
NJ. d. WOODFORD, JAMES NJ. HALL.
Gen1 Manager. Genl Pass. Agt.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-02-17
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
Estate Of Rive Sears, Deceased.

THH undersigusd has been appointed and
J. qualified as Administrator Of the estate
Of Rue Sears, late Of Monroe County, dec'd.
Dated this Sd day Of February, A. D. 1895.
febl0,'S5t3. THOMAS MURPHY.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-02-17
NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

VNHB Board of Examiners Of Monroe County
i viii, hold meetings for the examination
Of teachers as follows:
Woodsfeld, Saturday. January II, 1855.
February 2s.
March 81,
April IL,
Those. desiring certificates Of any grade
must be examined.
Examinations TO commence at s o'clock.
Py order Of the Board
janis, ,sstd. CIV. HAMILTON, Clerk.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-02-17

Nos !, 2, and ran daily; all others
daily except Sunday. Nos and will stop
on being tagged at any point on the road and
let of and take on passengers aai freight.
CHA8. HOWARD,
Gen. Superintendent,
C. L. WILLIAMS,
Train Dispatcher.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-02-17

MIIIINENI UVVDO y TANOI WVVDDS
which are offered at prices 10 suit the times
All work entrusted to my care will be
promptly done. Please call and examine
Goods and learn prices.
MRS. N. J. CLARK,
sept!4,'S0. Woodsfeld. Ohio.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-02-17

Dozen Best Cabinet Photos only $3
l Dozen Fine Gard Photographs 81, ST. so and So, ac
cording to style and finish.
The Largest Stock of Picture Frames Motto Frames AL
bums Looking Glasses, &C., in the CITY,
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1885-06-22

HnT 0for working peos'le. Send 10 cents
n Nj ppostage, and We will mail you free,
ulilll royal. valuable sample box Of goods
that win put you in ,he way of max.
ing more money In a few days than v, u ever
thought possible at any business. CAPITAL not
required. You can live at home and work in
spare time Only, or all the time. All OF beth
sexes, OF all ages. grandly successful, so cents
TO s. easily earned every Q, ening That all
who want work may test the business, we make
this unparalleled offer: To all Who are not
well satisfied we will send 81 to paw for the
trouble OF writing u.s. Fan particulars, diree-
tons, etc, sent free. Immense pay abs lu ely
sure for all who start at once. Don't delay.
Address SrrSsoS Co. Portland, Maine.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1885-06-22
NEGRO LOVE or slUsEC.
The Natural Taste and Row 10 Has
Been Used i'm thc south.
[Correspondenee of Phlladelph!a Times.[

tCJIttefibulCLtt Vi IihAdNttiil.1 AiuSSst
"Jerursurlum Jis lissen how de
boss kin knock de music outen dat fid-
die Bress de goodness If / could
sling de bow in dat ar stile dis here
yearth couldn't in no wise hole dis mig.
CERT pears like as how my berry
heart is a-lissenin''
This remark, made by young freed.
man, suggested the thought that in dis.
cussing the negro character ] had failed
to dwell upon their great love Of music,
whice is quite an important element in
their makeup, and plantation melo-
dies" is an expression which is very
familiar even in Northern clmes.
The negroes, as general thing, pos
sess very strong and often melodious
voices. and under cultivation many
voices might be developed which would
excel those OF the whites. To me it is
matter of surprise that some such in
cident has not startled the world into
an open acknowledgment of the great
musical powers lying dormant in the
brain recesses of our dusky friends.
They invent, one might say, their
own music, and manufacture songs
which are devoid of all sense, and yet,
when heard in distance, one is often
surprised into the exclamation: "How
well they singln This is especially
noticeable in their religious meetings,
when they, with one accord, join their
voices in praise to their Divine Master,
tha, is, to His glorifcation according
to their lights.
Almost every large plantation fur
nishes good banjo and violin players,
who execute we'll on both instruments
without any advantages of instruction
or any knowledge OF music. One can
find also, in nearly all Southern cities,
large brass and string bands, conducted
entirely by colored performers, who are
constantly engaged by the whites on
ell public and festive occasions requir-
ing music. E
Even simple harmonicon under
their manipulation becomes little in.
strument OF melody and sweetness, and
yet this very music which delights
their very souls, or rather hearts, is &C.
counted by them far greater sin than
the willfui breaking of the ten com.
mandments. No member Of Q church
ever touches q musical instrument Of
any kind, and TO sing aught but .
hymn" is indeed crime Of matchless
magnitude.
Where banjo or fiddle player sis
foun' out by de grace OBJ de Lord, the
first act is to burn their instruments
amid wild denunciations, he positively |
refusing to give away or sell banjo or
fiddle, "kase dat would be ahinging oh |
the temptation in de way OF yudders, |,
and likewise be aiding oh de debbil in
his work. Often they have warned
me in the most solemn manner that |
could 'iu no wise expec to enter in de
glorious kingdom on high if l played on
dem instruments oh destruction" and
so warped are their moral views that
swearing aud speaking falsely are small
vices compared to music and dancing.
When we consider that for the sake
of his religion the negro gives up will
lingly those pleasures he most enjoys,
we can but wish that his zeal could be
turned into more enlightened channels.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1885-06-22

nnTUn Send six cents for pos'age,
4 pkII Hand receive free costly Cox q
n Illuljgoods which vii help you 70
- more money right away thai
thing else in this world. An, Of either sex
ceed from first hour. The broad road Z
ortune opens before the workers, absolutely
ure. Az once address, TRuE Co., Augusta
Maine.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1885-06-22

Strayed from the Mountain Ranch, about
three miles from Peter vnn's Station, abou'
the 18th April. an Indian bay Mare, bald
face, branded = sideways on left thigh, and had
on headstall when she left. The Ma e was
purchased Of McDermit Indians, AMI m,y have
gone back there will pay Five D.dlars for
the delivery of the Mare 0 me- or a reasonable
reward to learn OF her whereabouts
ASA MOORE
Mountain Ranch, MY Path. 1855. m26
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1885-06-22

An Independent Newspaper of Democratic
Principles, but not controlled by any Set o
Politicians or Manipulators; Devoted to Col
iecting and Publishing al the News OF the Day
IN the most Interesting Shape and with the
greatest possible Promptne.s, Accuracy and
impartislity; and TO the Promotion Of Demo
cratic Ideas and Policy in the affairs OF Govern
ment, Society and Industry.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1885-06-22

A firSt-class BILLIARD TABLE, for theSae
commodation of guests
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-25
PURIFY YOUR BLOOD.
Too Good Not to Publish the Following Letter:

June2i
Mr. g.
ivenes dizziness
f
Ihavk
when a
ero should
STILL ANOTHER--WO BUT TRUE
-wihp
OF
orkwhichi hiecou dnot uin yurfe
Try Bottle at so cents, Regular size, $3.50 or
Three Bottles for $3.50.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-25
cIRCAssIAN WOMEN.
Beautiful Creatures Whose Vfr-
tues Are Not Exaggerated

fhssa Exhlbltsl ia Mass1ans Are Inz po-tsrs
--Ehs Fistafe-a4s Csstaasss fh~F ws-<
--as@ the 6lFls Pr~-srss ths EisgAas
Foxazs zAa Cood Coz~pi= Kioss-
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-25
Issues Her Own Licenco aud EIopes.

A runaway marriage is the latest sensa-
ton in Webster, Jackson County. Oscar
b Coward eloped with Miss Emma Long,
one of the prettiest girls in the county.
The marriage license was issued by the
young lady herself. Her father, who is
County Register of Deeds, had left several
blank licenses at his house with his name
already signed to them, so that if any ono
should come for license while he was out
OF town some member of the family could
ill out the blanks over his signature. His
daugh hter had secured one of these blanks
and had filed it out herself. She is not
yet fourteen years OF age.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-25
Medical and Surgical
INSTITUTE.

The Grand Rapids Medical and Surgi-
cal Institute, under the management OF
Prof. G. w. Paine, Nj. d., lis located at
the corner Of Monroe and Division
streets. one Of the finest locations IN the
city. The institute was established for
the purpose OF furnishing 10 the people al
large the means of obtaining medical and
surgi :al advice aud treatment al prices
within the reach Of all, and the patron
age il has received affords ample proof
that there was wide spread demand for
il in Western Michigan. The institution
lis thoroughly equipped FOR the treatment
of all forms OF chronic and acute diseases
under a new system OF treatment which
effectually eradicates blood poison, and
cures nervous affections, female COM
plants. catarrh, consumption, rbeuma-
tism, piles. epilepsy, etc.
Connected with the Institute, and un-
der the direct supervision OF Prof. Pane
il a system OF medicated vapor, electro
thermal and other baths 10 whi IA patients
have access, and which are found Of espe-
cial benefit in the treatment Of diseases.
A special feature lis the treatment OF fe-
male complaints, rheumatism, etc, by the
oZo-disinfectant treatment.
The Institute has large number oi
private apartments for the accommoda-
dation of patients and corps of com
petent and skilled lady attendants. Pa
tients are furnished with rooms, boani,
baths, etc.
Prof. Paine was formerly connected
with the Philadelphia University Hospi-
tal and for three years past has been pro-
nriator of the Texas Medical and Surcl-
cal Institute, Of Dallas, Texas, so that
he has had an extended experience IN
conducting such institutions. All COM
munications should be addressed 10 Prof.
G. w. Paine. Nj. D., Grand Rapids, Mich.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-25
sae scAasp A CROWD.
Fz4y1.x ga |. Ledge fo1x sIs<sss ne1.
eke GFo4a6

lC1ics<o Hersia1
: There ~as aa sKeitlax sesas st ths
corner q LaS4iIs 41c Asdlso1 streets
yssssr5ay sftsrnson-4 soe1s th.t for =
short ssozasat u dreadful suspense m~ds
every ons Ia J6s great rhroag shleh
passes tazt crossing step. Nay up Ia TIE
fourth noor ~ TIE Major Blsck little
chiid. = pretty gTl of perhaps thrss or
fO4r years, toddlsd play fslly oH q narrow
~Indc~ ledge, perfectly unconscious OF
tns appalling danger Of its Positloa- fhs
windows Sf most of the Offices were open
and gnprogided with screens The little
one wss. perhaps. isft alone Ia TIE oftios
into which the wi1do~ opened, that OF
ths lass hrn Of q. A. HAwley aRd \. IL.
H4nchsJt. Perhaps abe had been left
seated Ia chair close b. the window,
aud, attracted ~ the din aud noise Of the
syer-changing scene below, had eTawled
upon the ~ind0S-sllL About two feet De-
low the latter a na row sSoas cOrulce pre-
ssnted q foOth0ld, ami upon that coroiee
the little ons had climbed, Fannin. Ia aim
less ehild's play from ri ht u left between
the two columns which support one OF the
ornamental stone arches on the front wall.
FirsLoa pedestrian had noticed it, then an
other, and ia q few minutes there were
several hundred people, all spell bound
Fortunately, as il by common instinct.
nobody called u the Little one from below
lit would have been death But when she
bent across the cornlce, with her body on
the latter and her hands on the window
ledge, kicking ia sheer delight with both
feet into space, nearly one hundred
feet from the ground, there were sup
pressed cries OF agony. All this happened
quicker than it can DO told or read-per-
haps it lasted only minute, but it was
an unspeakably long time for the agonized
spectators A dozen people ran up stairs
10 rescue the little one from its perilous
position. They could not have been up
half way when a man appeared at the
window, who evidently had come from an
adjoining room. To snatch the child from
almost certain death and cover its wonder
ing little face with passionate kisses was
the work Of an instant. The crowd below
at once comprehended the situation and
dispersed with lusty cheer.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-25

Ruzzs~s of al kinds INST rscesvsa
Ar. AxrsDzx@
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-25

The prescription business ~ Pecs's Drug
store has affaiHened a s0c-eSs that T. nm
susl The number AZ prescripuouS rut up
monthly average nesriy 10 1his result
hss been accomplished hy legitimate merit
No soliciting. no commissions. no induce-
ussnfs other than the best rork. the best ma
terislz and reasonable prices.
PrcE's Dave ST0aE.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-25

Extract Witch Hazel - cents psr pint. We
now purchase this article BY the barrel. It
has taxen The place - Arnfca a. an sppllca-
ti0u % wounds. bruises. etc. and Is superior
~ the Old fashioned rensfsiles.
PF~E's DRrG Sross-
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-25

For the Cure OF

Malaria, Indigestion, Biiousness, Liver
Complaint Impureness of the Rlood.
1t is one of the Best Remedies for Purifying the Blood known
These Bters not Whisky ers such large major
y of Btters My recipe for making these Bters
first submitted for inspection to the HON GREEN RAUM
Commissioner of Internal Revenue at Washington d. Co. and
the result of said inspection has given the undersigned and
where within the United States without paying special
liquor tax therefor
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-25

when onr new method. without u=e Of knife,
- guaranteed 80 permanently cure the worst
eazee ~ rupture. send ~ cents IN stamps
for references and pamphlet Worlds De
penssry Medical Association. Buffalo. y. y.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-08-25
The Most Reliable Cure.
+ O R

Scrofula Diseases of the Skin Weakness and Debility Dys
pepsa Loss of Appetite; Liver Complaint Bloating lnd
geston COstiveness and many other Diseases which
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-08-27


The Thirty-fifth Annual Ohio State
Fair will be held OF the new grounds
purchased by State Board of Agricul-
ture, at Columbus, from August 31st to
September 4th, 1885, inclusive. The
grounds recently acquired by the
Board have been put in excellent con-
ditiOn, new and permanent buildings
have been erected, specially adapted
for all classes of exhibits. every facili-
ty has been provided for exhibitor and
visitor, and the prospects are flattering
for the finest display of exhibits ever
made in Ohio. $25, 900 will be awarded
in premiums. with competition open
to the world.
The Pennsylvania Company will
sell Excursion tickets to Columbus
and return. at one fare for the round
trip. on each day during the continu-
ance of the Fair. from all stations in
Ohio, on the various lines operated by
it, with limit of return until Septem-
ber 5th.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-08-27
LEGAL NOTICE

TLAIRMONT STOFFER and Ida stoffer.
~ who reside at New Orleans in the State OF
louisiana, and the unknown heirs OF John X.
Stoffer, deceased. heirs at law OF John X. StOi-
fer, deceased, will take notice that William
Paulus administrator of the estate of John r.
StOffer deceased. on the first day of June, A.
ID. 1885, filed his petition in the Probate Court
within and for the County OF Portage an State
of Ohio. alleging that the PERSONAL estate of
said decedent is insufficient to pay his debts
and the charges of administering his estate;
that he died seized i'll fee sim. OF the follow
ing described real estate: Situate in the Town
ship of Sufiield, County of Portage, and State
of Ohio. and is known as being part of lot
number seventeen, and is bounded north and
e ist by the lot lines. south By lands of WILDER
CObnrn. and west by land of WILDER COburn
AMI Joel tOburn containing fort eight acres
The prayer of said petition is for Il sale of
said premises for thc payment Of the debts and
charges aforesaid The persons first above
mentioned will further take notice that they
have been made parties defendant to said peti-
tim and that they are required to answer to
the same on =" before the sSLh day of Septem-
ber, A d. 1885. .'
s-- WILLIAM PAULUS,
&6-6w Administrator of said estate.