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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-11-12
Odd Marriage


! Rev. ID. r. Lowell, of the Ash Grove
Methodist church in this city. says the
Albany Express, read a paper before q
small but attentive gathering in thei
lecture-room of the Hudson AyenueI
Methodist church. He dwclt upon the
diherent ways that people present
themselves for marriage, the sad re-
SUITS OF some marriages, and the anus
ing incidents that occur. Mr.. Lowell
said: tAll that pertains to the work
OF the ministry is of interest and profit
able to US as we exchange our thoughts
In conference. Every minister has
various experiences in starting people
in married life. Sometimes these ex-
periences are pleasant, sometimes sad
and amusing, and oftentimes very an
noying.
'One of the strangest cases was
where colored man had become en-
amored of an Irish girl, and they final
ly presented themselves for marriage.
Alter the ceremony had been perform
ed they left, apparently happy. On
the day following the man returned
and wanted the marriage undone, but
all could do was to simply refer them
to a lawyer. Another case that is
amusing. and yet sad, is where L once
married young couple, and when +
had pronounced them man and wife
the young man paid me 81, and ex-
planned that he was unable to paw.
more, as he had just lost what little
money he had possessed. A short time
afterward his wife died, and this young
man came to borrow 81 from me,
promising to return it in a day or two,
out instead of returning it he went to
q nelghboring minister and was mar
rled on my money. l was once called
10 house to perform the rite of mar
rage, having the certificate. all made
out, with me. At the house the friends
were all waiting. The table was
spread with a bounteous supper.
When it was time for the ceremony
the bride came forward, not leanjn1
on the arm OF the groom, but, on the
contrary, she was supporting him. He
was so much under the influence of
liquor as TO be unable to walk. At nv
request he was seated, and had a talk
with the intended bride and learned
that she was the daughter of rich and
respectable parents. Her father was.
to shower dowry of $4,000 on her at
tho time of her marriage, and she in-
sisted on marrying this poor drunken
wretch who did not own a dollar. I
tlatly refused and left the house, tax
ing the certificate with me, as did not
deem it right to marry man who
did not know what he was about
''These are some of the few cases
that have come to my notice. Often
times am compelled to turn couples
away that present themselves for yari-
Gus reasons. The fees of ministers
vary for performing the ceremony.
Sometimes they receive as high as $40
and more, and range from that as low
rs 81 and nothing. Oftentimes some
ask to have the fee trusted, which is
always done. Some frequently agree
to pay more, and others never pay at
all"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-11-12

A girl writes to Il Cincinnati paper
that she has invented and wishes to
patent a combination hustle and chair.
She explains that the hustle is con-
structed like the usual article, to be
worn under the draperies of a dress,
but that within it are adjusted the legs
and seat of chair. arranged so that
when the bearer bends to sit down
they will automatically drop into place
to support her,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-11-12
TO PERSONS
HAVING
Property to SGlsRent
THAT Wish TO PURCHASE.

A better time to secure a home in Rayenna
village than the present. will never occur
property Is cheaper than il ever will be again
acaht l-ots are cheap, ma terIal is cheap, labor
Is Gheap, and money plenty at lair rates
The laborlng man should secure a home and
save rent. and the weil-to- do should save mon
ey by purchasing fine residence at much less
than the cost OF building
A pleasant home ON alnut, near Main St
centrally located near the business part of the
OWh: very desirable to person doing bust
easy. A'
tine residence, new barn, good fruit. a,ley
IN rear, location first class, ON East Main ST
Price low and terms easy.
$50 ieet vacant LAID on west side Sycamore
st-' will be sold in lots to suit purchasers.
One of the most valuable pieces of property
Only one square from Etna House Block The
only rare bargain so near the center of the viii
lage. Purchasers should look at this property
A PLEASANT HOME-New House-Terms
easy. at $3.50. Page Street
A SPLENDID PLACE, North Day Street.
Very cheap. Terms easy.
A FINE HOUSE AND LOT, South Sycamore
parts or the city, at very low prices
A GOOD HOUSE and Barn, large lot Fruit
sc. Terms to suit. $s0O
A RARE CHANCE to purchase good house
all in first class order. Pratt street.
AVALU ABLE PROPERTY, corner of Cedar
and Elm streets. Large lot Very cheap
IS VACANT LOTS in Tappan's Addition.
at prices from $226 to $3.50. in a very desirable
location, one of the finest buildings in town
being erected on same property.
Ii ACRES, good House and Barn, plenty of
Fruit, One mile from town.
OTHER Farm Property for sale,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-11-12
Business Cards:
J. II. NICHOLS.
J. II. DUSSELL,

Attorney at Law and Notary Public. Once
in Phenix Block over Second National Bank
Ravenna, Ohio.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-11-12

A TTORNEY AT LAW, Counsel in
A English and German. Office over Faiths
Clothing Store. Phenix Block, Ravenna,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-11-12

ChaS G. Leland writes that the mass
es in France believe that our civil war
was between the Spaniards of South
America and the negroes of North
America. He affirms that as fast as
Frenchmen learn that we are very
much like Englishmen their feeling
changes to ohatred,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-11-12
T.. w. MAXSON.

TTORNEY AT LAW and Notary
"a Public Office in over Mrs. Smiths Milli-
cry store Mantua Station, Ohio. b42-d.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-11-12

Attorney and Counselor at Law possesses
superior facilities for making collections In
All parts of the United States. Onice over
Eirst National Bank, Garrettsyille. Ohio.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-11-12
O. P, SPERRA
C. ID. INGELL,

Attorney at Law. Office in Whecler's
Building. Main st.. Rayenna. b60
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-01
OU6REST IrEAs or INTER EST.
Cholera 10 spreading rapidly through
quarters OF Madrid.

Cholera is spreading rapidly through all
quarters Of Madrid.
1t tis reported that Mexico will soon place
q loan of 500, 0o0, 900 In England.
Archbishop Gibbons, of Baltimore, will
probably be made cardinal in September.
The church of Santa Anna, at Naples, built
in the sixteenth century, has been burned.
Memorial services in honor of General
Grant will be held in the city OF Mexico by
American residents.
-Four times the amount of the Egyptian
loan has been subscribed and the books have
been closed. The loan is quoted at "a prem
ium.
An Englishnan named BAydell has been
arrested at Vieons Tor writing to Gladstone,
demanding $500 before the 9th of next
month.
Girls who marry young have the longest
to repent Girls who marry late in life have
the less time to enjoy the result Of their pru-
den:e-Elgin Every Saturday.
One of the most extravsgant things a poor
man can do is to lie down in his bed and die.
-Philadelphia Record.
Pa,ti's season ia London was not a success,
Tor her managers, and she is reported to have
scored distinct failure 10 "Csrmsn." She
10 probably OF the opinion now that tn ere are
no sonRs like the old songs.
1t IL shown by Major Ben Perley Poore's
descriptive Catalogue of government pubics-
tons. that congress and the executive depart
menu have printed sixty thousand books or
panphisU sinos 1876.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-01

The people have read with qualification
Gen. Grants exalted opinion of Gen. Lee as
commander. Grants opinion Of Lee il
happily supplemented by Lees opinion Of
Grant, This is now for the first time given
TO the public by DR.. Swift, as coming from a
member OF Lees staff. In the presence OF
Gen. Lee an officer spoke slightingly of Gen.
Grant. Gen. Lee looked into the critics eve
steadily and said
"Slr, your opinion is very poor compl-
ment to me. We all thought Richmond,
protected as it was by our splendid fortic u
tons and defended by our army Of veterans,
could not be taken. Yet Grant turned his
face to our capital and never turned it away
until We had surrendered Now | have care
fully searched the military records OF both
ancient and modern history, and have never
found Grants superior asa general. | doubt
II his superior can be found In all history"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-01

Mr.. Allen Tborndyke Rice, the propri-
etor of the North American Review, has
fortune Of FIVE millions. He is described
by the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
as youag man, not 35, it is said, with
olive complexion, dsrk-brown hair, large
hazel eyes, a good straight nose and a
well-brushed, ciose-cut beard overhung by
long mustache. He dresses quietly, and,
while his clothes are ell OF the hsndsomest
material, be seems to have fancy for a
top coat that is little worn in the seams,
so that his clothes will not have the ap-
pearsnce Of having just come from the
tsilor. Mr.. Rice is q very busy man, for
besides taking care of his money he looks
after the interests Of the North American
engages contributors, and when he is in
New York takes entire charge of the ed
itoriAl department upon his shoulders. Mr.
Rice is not only rendering good service to
the cause Of general literature but to the
county Ut large.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-01
MEDICAL.
CANCER OF TONGUE !
A Case Resembling That Of General Grant.

Some ten years ago had scrofulous sore on
my right hand which gave me great trouble, and
under the od,time treatment vas healed up, and
only been driven into the system by the use OF
potash and mercury, and in March, 1852, it broke
out in my throat, and concentrated In what some
OF the doctors demon mated cancer. ] was placed
under treatment for this disease. Some six or
seven Of the best physicians in the country had
them three specialists in this line; but one afteI
smother would exhaust their sk IN and drop me
for ! grew worse continually. The cancer had
and under liz entirely and hslf my tongue, ealing
out to the top OF my left cheek bone and up 10 the
left eye. From . hearty robust woman Of $50
bones, alnost unable to turn myself in bed !
could not eat any solid food, but subsisted on
iiquids and INV tongue was ~ far gone could not
s s1inv, Ias Il >. mind and the horrible sa
SSss sy Es a sSds wss whe
sat around nv bedside, sspsoting every moment
70 be- my last; in fact, my husband would place
his hand upoa me every now and then to see
whether ] vas alive or not, and at one time all
decided mat lie was extinct, and my death was
reported all over the country.
hoeh vas my helpless and vretched condition
the hrst Of iAst October Gsstl, when my friends
commenced giving me swi:ts Specific. In less
than month the eating places stopped and heal
ing commenced, and the fearful aperture in my
cheek has teen closed and firmly k6 itted together
a gfocss. of snsv under lip is progressing hnely,
l
Ing recovered, and II seems that nature IL Supply
log bew tongue can talk 80 that my friends
can readily uBGsIsiAnd me, and can eat sol ID food
again ] am able 10 valk wherever please with
out The assists nee oi any one, and have gaiu ed
hitJ pouhds Ia hsah. All this under the blessing
Of msfeiiul Heavenly Father, Is due to Swift's
rp"eihc ! atn wonder and a marvel to all my
friends, hundreds Of whom have known my in
tense snnsIings, and have visited me In my allie
tiDn' While am not entirely we'll, yet my gra,i-
iuhe is none the less deyout, and ] am con hdent
that q perfect recovery Is nov In sight n apy
doubt these facts, I would refer them 10 on
John u. Taylor. State senator OF this district
sho n ~ neighbor, Dr. T. s. Brsdheld, Of La
southern part Of Troupe county, Ga.
MRS, MARY l.. COMER
LsGrsBge, Ga, May II, 1855.
sold by all druggists.
free.
Consuls,tion Tree. THE SWIFT sFpCiFit r. % : :
Drawer q Atlanta. Ga.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-01
THE VOCALIsT or THE ROCKIES.
How the Western Burro Brays His single
Song.

How the Western Burro Brays His single
Song.
The burro is condensed jackass. He is
little all over except bis ears and voice. He
has long hair all over his body, four legs, two
ears, and one tail. As vocalist the burro
stands without rival. He starts off with a
low, sweet "ohy--he-ohy- hy-he--haw-
haw-haw w-haw--he--haw! |" and keeps it
up until you tremble for his life, and just ss
you think be will surely stop, or die and get
out of misery, he disapponts all your fond
expectations by turning on little more
sound reversing tie action and retracing all
he has just said.
vocal solo rendered by fully equipped
burrc is an experience never TO be forgotten
have seen strong men moved to tears as
they listened TO his sweet but melancholy ca.
dence-because. they had no club or battering
ram with which to show their appreciation
and soothe their perturbed spirits.
The burro cannot sing without raising his
tail. As his vocal organs timber up his tail
ascends until 1t is extended in one horizontal
strai ight line, and from the tip OF his nose 10
the tip Of his tail he is one continuous, har-
moniuus, exultaut wave Of sound.
! used to think the burro sang with hi,
tail, but this was mistake. The burro sings
with his other end But this know from
experience. The best way to ride a burro ID
To hire cowboy to do it tor you.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-01

A. R. Bell, captain Of company A, Eighth
regiment, o. n. G., Bucyrus refused to allow
the flag TO be run up from the armory when
the news came of General Grants death. His
reasons were that Grant was q republican and
thief. Bell is a candidate tor postmaster, and
wants to stand solid with the administration.
The flag was since displayed by order Of the
adju,ant- -general.-Lo o. Times.
Bell makes matters worse by coming
out in card in the Mansfield News and
declaring that he refused to lower the flag
in honor Of Grant a. a politician, while he
admired him as great soldier. The fel
low adds insult to injury in his card and
if the president ever sees it we predict that
this democratic Bell will wish he tied up
his tongue before he fred himself SO iu-
riously. His partisanship is as indecent
ss it is offensive and malicious.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-01

Concerning the proposal of the prohi-
bitionists to have joint discussions with
the republicans, the Logan County Ga
zetts, says:
Captain Bushnell declined the challenge,
and each party will furnish it, own audiences
for the campaign. 1t would be soft snap
for the prohibitionis,s TO get republicans to
attend such discussions, and then heap their
abuse upon them, and talk about breaking up
the party. No, no, gentlemen, that is not the
thing--challspge the democrats and make
your converts from the party you have al
vays charged with being the whisky party
The whole aim Of such . scheme is to sssas-
sinate the characters OF republican leaders.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-01

The Springfield Publishing Company
with this day iissus sssnnesentirseon.
troll Of the Ds1y, Weekly andssuaday
.GLosk REruBLIc. a. |
There is no disposition on the part Of
the new concern to make verbose or
stereotyped sslusatory to the newspaper
readers Of Springfield,
The company is composed of gentlemen
who are experienced in newspaper work and
who have associated themselves together for
the combined purposes of giving Spring
feld thoroughly tirst-class, enterprising
and reliable newspaper, and of making
money for themselves.
The company desires it to be distinctly
understood that it has no entsngling a.
liances it has no friends to reward or enc
mics to punish. 1t is a new association
which is under obligations to no one, and
which proposes to follow out its set pur-
pose Of being Independent of all local
factions.
In politics it will be aggressively Re-
publican.
In local matters the GLoBE- REPuBLIC
will always be found a hearty endorser OF
| all plans, enterprises or movements look
ing to the prosperity and improvement of
Springfield and her people.
As regards the quality of the newspaper
it is proposed to make, the reading public
will have opportunity to judge for
ITSELF 1t may, however, in this connec.
ton be stated that the corps Of editors
and reporters has been carefully made up
with the view of obtaining thorough news
paper men in every department, who are
fully alive to the wants of Springfield in
the newspaper line.
Arrangements are now being perfected
whereby morning paper will be issued
on and after September lst, which viii
contain not only all the full Associated
Press news, but specials from all prom
inent news centers and q complete
summary of all county and city news.
This will place the GLoBE-REPuBLrc il
the foremost rank Of the newspapers o
the state and make paper in which
Springfield may feel q pride in hearth,
supporting. 1t is expected to continue
after September lst the evening paper a
usual
In the efforts to be madeas noted above
Springfield people are cordially invited t
cooperate, and the Springfield Publishing
Company promises on it's part never to b,
fonnd wanting in any matter looking t.
the interest of the city
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-01

John Peter St. John wrote to prohi-
bition leader of Ohio in 1881, before he
had been defeated for governor of Kansas
BY democrat, as follows:
The prohibitionists OF Ohio are hurting the
good cause OF temperance by affiliatng with
the worst enemy temperance ever had-the
democratic party.
They are doing the same thing now.
John P st. John and you are egging them
on The good cause Of temperance is
having q parrot-andmonkey time of it,
between the prohibitionists and the demo-
Crata
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-01
LOCAL kOTiCEo.


hr. E. Springer, Of NscLasicsbgry. Pa,
writes: 81 was afflicted with lang lever sod
absc'ss OF the lungs, aud reduced 10 uaik-
ing skeleton. Got d tree trisi bOttls Of Dr..
king's New Discovery 70, Consamption, " hich
did me 30 much good that bOugat q dollar
bottle. After using three b1ulss, found my.
self once more man. completely restored 10
health, with hearty appetite and a gain 10
fesh Of iorty-eight pDunds. Call at Chas.
Luflow's Drug Store and ge, free trial bot
tie OF this certain cure for all lung diseases.
Large bottles 81.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-01

If in anything q grateful people have
failed in their duty to Grant, it is a com
fort to know that we have Mrs. Grant still
with US, Tie country will always, We are
sure, hold both Mrs. Grant and Mrs. Gar
field in its grateful regard and remem.
brapce,
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-01

Or COLONEL KINNEY, who is known
throughout, the country rs a graceful and
strong writer, a keen, raey and pungent
paragrapher, courteous and cultured
gentleman, We are plessed to say that he
is recovering slowly from q long seige of
sickness and suffering which he has en-.
dured bravely, and We hope before many
weeks have passed that our columns will
be enriched to greater or less extent by
productions from his pen.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-01

Hon. Andrew d. White, the retiring
President Of Cornell University, in his
farewell address to the trustees, made a
critical estimate Of the qualifications OF
the incoming president, Charles Kendall
Adams and paid an afsctionsts tribute
to his worth. Among other things the
charge of plagiarism is fully met and re-
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-01

Mr., c. NJ. Nichols, who for 30 many
years has been connected with the news.
papers Of Springfield, will be an editoriai
writer of the GLOBE. .REpuBLIc. The pen
of Mr.. Nichols has always been welded in
the interest of progress as pertains to the
good of this city and her people, and his
many friends will be glad to know that
though veteran and worthy of being re-
tired, he still wears the armor.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-01

at the Wigwam, in the CITY of spring field, to nom
nate candidates for the following county offices:
/. Representative.
,. ~ scouting Attorney.
3. Conml sioner
4. Int dsmary Director
5. Coroner.
6. : rvevor.
The De,g tes to said Convention shall be Sc
iested ia he folosiu manner:
hat the evening Of August 3, 1883, the Re-
pubii an ole t"rs h Clark county Ohio, shall .s-
sem"le In each voting precinct in said county At
their uual v0tl pl 'c.s, OF at such places a. the
Cen raj Commit t.emsn Of each precinct shall pro-
vide which pl.ce of meeting shall be design atsd,
II it be other than The usual voting place, and
tiCe giveu 10 tn of said precincts 1t least
ten days prior to the caucus meeting.
The Central Committeeman, or in his sbsence,
some designated by him shall call the meet
ing to order q .. IN. in the county precincts and
p, in the city precincts; and they shall pro-
oeed To elect Chairman, secretary, and person
To be biiudfolded 10 draw the names from the box,
ana committee consisting of seven reliable Re-
pubiioans.
The officers above desig nate shall be elected In
such manner a. the may decide, except the
committee OF seven, which shall he elected fol-
lows No nominations shall be made; each Re-
public voter at the caucus shall write the anne
OF one suitahl person on ballot and place IL in q
or provided lOT that purpose, these balIOts
shall tie collected and counted in the prese nee of
toe meeting, and the seven receiving the highest
nunheT OF vote sh IL constitute said omm ittee;
should there not be seven persons voted for on the
first bal OF, those rec living votes shall be declared
elected 10 sid committee and new ballot shall
be taken as before to elect the remainder of said
committee; should any persons receive q tie vote,
said tie shall ne determined by lot in such
As the caucus may decide.
Tho said committee of seven shall then impair
partially select from the Republican electors Of
said precinct tho names of twice the um ber TO
which said precinct is entitled TO delegates in said
County Convention; they shall then place the
names selected In a box, which shall be thor
oughiy shaken; the names shall then be drawn
one at time by person bindfodrd and chosen
for the purpose. The first half of the names
drawn out shall be the Delegates and the other
half in the order OF their drawing shall be the
Alternates to said County Convention.
The basis Of representation at said Con ven ton
shall be one Delegate 10 every rs votes cast for
James G., Elaine for President at the N0vem Der,
1855 election, and one Delegate for every fraction
OF lS or more.
AL Republicans who voted for said James q.
Blaine for such Office at said election less pre-
vented by unavoidable absence, sick ness mi
nority, and who will support the nominees Of said
Convention, shall be entitled TO vote aud partici
pate in said meetings.
The various precincts shall be entitled to the
following number Of Delegates;
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-08-01

This solemn announcement--more or
less important--Appears in the democratic
organ at Indianapolis, the Sentinel:
Vice President Hendricks is At home In To-
dianapolis, and 10 enjoying the best Of health
and tn. cou4idsncs and respect OF the Amer
can people. He will not be candidate TOR
the. presidency in 1888. He may, neverthe-
lees, be urged to accept a nomination in case
il is a. unanimously rendered him As was hi
nomination for vice-president.