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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-02-05

Mrs. DIR. Robertson, of West Elkton,
has for a long time been afflicted with an
abdominal tumor of large size, and her
husband and friends were fearful that
either the disease Or the surgical opera
ton by which it must be cured if at all,
must result fatally. Last fall the doc
tor, at his wife's earnest solicitation, de-
cided to have the tumor removed by an
eminent surgeon, because he was sure
that in the dangerous operation lay the
only hope Of his wife's ultimate recov-
cry. AS the fatal day approached DR..
Robertson seemed more nervous than
did his wife; this increased
until two or three days before the day
set for the operation the doctor himself
suddenly died. Nobody thought Mrs.
Robertson in her low condition could sur
vive the shock occasioned by her hus-
bands death but she rallied, and lin
gered until last Saturday, when it had
been determined to make the delayed
operation. A letter from Elkton, under
date of Monday, says the lady passed
safely through the operation and is do
ing well, with a fair prospect for recov-
cry. The tumor weighed, after removal,
almost forty pounds.-[HAM1LToN Oh
SERVER.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-02-05
Taking Care of the Body.

The Christian Index, the leading or
gan of the Baptist Church in the South,
published in Atlanta, Ca, in Its issue
CT Dec. 4, 1884, has the following edi-
torial:
Too many people seem to think that
a religious newspaper should be con-
fined to the discussion of moral and re-
ligious subjects only, forgetting that
religion has to do both with the bodies
and souls of men. "Prove all things,
hold fast that which is good" has as
much to do with the practical side of
life as it has with the moral side. Our
readers will bear testimony that in all
questions discussed in the Index, the
practical has been duly set forth. In
this paragraph, therefore, we only seek
to present an article worthy of COM
incubation. After subjecting it to the
above test we have tried Swift's Speci-
ffc and found it good-good ss a blood
purifier, good as a health tonic. In
this opinion we are sustained by some
of the best men In the church. Rev.
Jesse H. Campbell, the Nestor of the
Baptist denomination in Georgia, says +:
cit is my deliberate judgment that
Swift's Specific is the grandest blood
purifier ever discovered. Its effects are
wonderful, and ] consider them almost
miraculous. There is no medicine COM
parable to it," DR.. H. G.. Hornady, one
of the best known ministers in our
church, say: "Swift's Specific is one
of the best blood purifiers In existence"
These brethren speak advisedly. But
few preparations can bring forward
such endorsements. The Index desires
only to endorse these statements. We
have witnessed the beneficial effects of
this medicine, not only in our own
households, but in several other cases
where seemingly all other remedies
had tailed. 1t is purely a vegetable
compound, scientifically prepared, and
perfectly harmless in it's composition.
1t renews the blood and builds up brok-
en- down systems-gives ton and vigor
to the constitution, as well as restores
the bloom of health to the suffering
Therefore, we do not deem 1t inconsis-
tent with the duties of a religious jour.
nal to say this much in its behalf.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer 8,
Atlanta, Ga.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-02-05
The Rights of Press.

A newspaper has the right to ~criticise
in an honest manner anything that is oil
public nature. Following is the law as
laid down by the Chief Justice in his
charge to the jury in a libel suit: ga
public newspaper has a right to COM
ment upon and criticise in the discharge
of public duties. If the publishers dis
cover what they consider to be defects.
they have a right to point them out. If
there are facts which suggest fault, the
public press has a right to criticise and
to ensur If in the exercise of this free
dom of comment they act fairly and hon
estly and meaning to do what is right,
they can not.be held accountable. 1t is
of great Importance to the public that
the newspapers should have this liberty.
If there should be none to censure or to
criticise, frauds would grow more and
more i%ntolerable, to the manifest peril
of the public welfare, and therefore, you
can see that the public have a great in
terest in maintaining u~nshackled the
right of the public press to freely and
fairly criticise."
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-02-05
Whoever has Visited the Shak.

Whoever haas Visited the Shak.
srs must have noticed the bright, clear
complexion Of the Sisters. That bloom
of youth is the result of perfect diges-
ton of food. The sallow, detected coun-
tenance p~ervading nearly all our ladies
is the result ofindigestion. The Shaker
Extract of Roots (Siegel's Syrup will
give immediate relief and bring back
the glow of health.
Harvey Lee, Merchant at Twin
Springs, Mcdonald Co., Mo-, writes
May 9, 1884: "The Shaker Extract of
Roots has cured my wife of sick head
ache, which she has been subject to for
ten years. She feels so proud over it
that she wishes mo to sincerely thank
you for sending the medicine to this
place" Jas. NJ. Morgan, Merchant, of
Empire, KY, writes, Feb. IS, 1854
ga gentleman who had been afflicted
for years with YER rheumatism has
been perfectly cured by lever bottles.
! Send three dozen more at once" Use
the Shaker Tar Capsules for the Throat
and Lungs. Ifeb5-1m
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-02-05

Judge Nash, of the Supreme Court
Commission, handed down a decision in
the famous Oberlin case of the liquor
dealer Bronson, which is OF interest. 1t
is as follows:
The act of March 90, 1882, authorizing
incorporated villages having within their
limits a college or university, to provide
against the evils resulting from the sale
of intoxicating liquors therein, is not re-
pugnant to the provisions of the Consti-
tuition.
A village council acting under the al
thority conferred by this law exceeds its
power when it makes an ordinance which
prohibits the sales of Intoxicating liquors
to all persons, and for all purposes, ex.
cept mechanical and medicinal, and
the sections of the ordinance having such
effect are void.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-02-05
The following sensible remarks of a,

The following sensible remarks of an
exchange will be heartily approved by
our many readers, who, like o%urself, be-
lieve in fair play and a live and let live
policy: "From all parts of the country
comes the lamentable intelligence that
the wages of mechanics and mill opera
tives are being reduced. Nothing is
heard OF the reduction of official salaries,
or of fixed incomes of any kind. A dol
lar will buy more to-day than it did ten
or fifteen years ago is the consolation of
fered the wage-worker when these re-
auctions are made. If this is true ofthe
mechanics dollar it is equally true of
the dollar OF the salaried officer, but their
incomes remain fixed at the same num-
Der of dollars, and in some. cases have
been increased. The salaries of officials
ought to be reduced"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-02-05
Public Sales.

James Deem will sell at his residence,
21a miles northwest of Eaton, on Tues
day, 10th inst, four head of work horses,
cattle, wagons, reaper, plows, harrows,
harness, 700 bushels of corn, 6 tons OF
timothy hay, and many other articles
Sale commences at 121a o'clock sharp.
John H. CAN'T will sell at his residence
4 miles southwest OF Eldorado, on the
Shurley road, On Tuesday, 18th inst.
horses, milk cows, hogs, farm utensils,
corn, hay, household goods, and many
other articles.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-02-05
A Good Farm for Sale.

|HlHE HEIRS of the late Elizabeth
L Mann offer for sale the farm on
which Samuel Mann now re sides, con-
tanning 100 acres and lying on the Ea-
ton and Camden pike, 8 miles south of
Eaton. Said farm contains 100 acres
on the pike and 80 a. res of good tim
Der n mile west. On the 100 acres is
a good
TWO STORY FRAME HOUSE
of Z rooms, a large barn 100x4O feet,
and good outbuildipgs, and will be sold
on liberal terms. Call on Samuel Mann,
on the premises, or address any of the
undersigned.
LEVI MANN,
e DAVID MANN,
7tc VALENTINE MANN,
Eaton, Feb. 5, 'S5 If
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-02-05
Teachers' Association.

The third meeting of Preble count.
teachers was held at Eaton Opera House
Saturday, Jan. 31st. 1t had been ar
ranged to have home talent entire, bu
the committee were unable to carry GU
the entire program as given in last week.
issue on account OF the illness of one o
the performers. In the place of the lee
ture to be given on ''Things Wise ant
Otherwise" Prof. c. w. Hodgin, Prin
cipal of Richmond Normal School, ap'
peared with an entertaining lecture or
"Pestalozzi and his Educational Re-
FORMS" The lecturer spoke entirely with
out notes. and gave his hearers a most
scholarly and finished address. The great
educator Pestalozzi, is a character fit for
the discussion of niger bodies than a
meeting of school teachers. His life was
SO crowded with interesting and enthu,
siastic work, so filled with good and last
ing results, that he should be made a
careful study by every teacher. Much
of the so-called new method" in teach
ing was advocated by him, and actually
taught in his school nearly one hundred
years ago. He considered the moral
training of the youth of the land the
highest good, and to this end he turned
the efforts of his life. His home was an
orphans asylum, and he their sole teach
er. The objective method was largely
followed by him; graduation in writing
was first used by him. To his efforts
alone u system of primary instructions
of to-day is most largely indebted. Prof.
Hodgin was earnest in his manner and
was accorded the most flattering atten-
ton throughout. The teachers of Pre-
BILE will welcome him at any time.
The talk ON the physical Geography
of Ohio" by Mr.. w. T. Heilman of the
Winchester schools, was quite well re-
ceived. The speaker had his work well
in hand and was impressive in his man
ner. MI. Heilman is one of our best
teachers and deserves the success he is
attaining in his school.
Mr.. S. More Surface, of Eaton, read a
very practicable paper on 1.-THE Needs of
the Country Schools" Mi. Surface has
led a lifelong experience in the common
schools and is therefore well qualified to
speak with authority on such questions.
The audience present was quite large
and very attentive. The meetings are
being appreciated by our citizens more
than they have ever been. A good audi
ence is a great aid to all the speakers,
and when composed of citizens not n
gagged in teaching, it shows a proper ap-
probation of the calling and thus gives
the teacher much encouragement. The
Executive Committee will use every en-
deavor to provide good programmes for
each succeeding meeting, and it is to be
hoped that a still larger attendance will
be present to greet the lecturers.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-02-05

NOTICE is hereby given that sealed
~ proposals will be received until
II O'Clock, noon, of
Saturday, Feb'y 2sth, 1855,
for the sale of Four Thousand Dollars
of Bonds of4he Village School District
Of Eaton, Preble County, Ohio.
There will be four bonds of 81, 900
each, numbering from one to four in
elusive, bearing go interest from Feb
ruary 2Sth, 1885, payable semi-annual-
ly, on the LIST day of March and Sep
TENDER each year. $4,000 of.bonds will
be paid September 1, 1902, and 50, OGO
payable September l, 1908.
Principal andinterest payable at the
Hanover National Bank, in the city of
New York.
The sale will take place at / o'clock
p. m. of said 2Sth day of February, in
the Council Chamber of said Village of
Eaton, Preble County, Ohio.
The right to reject any and all bids
is reserved.
Said bonds are issued by virtue of IAN
Act of the 66th Ohio General Assembly,
regular session, House Bill No 232.
Proposals should be addressed to the
undersigned.
By order of Board.
j. H. UNGER..
Clerk of Board.
Eaton, O., Jan. 30, 1SS5-5t
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-02-05
Don't Give Up Yet.

It doesn't follow that a patient will
die because the doctors have ''given
him up" OF that he will be
cause they promise to "pull him
through" 1t Is never too late to try
the great virtues of Parker's Tonic
Mr.. Michael Guilfoyle, of Binghamton,
N. Y, was cured of Rheumatism by ii
after ten years Of unspeakable suffer.
ing. Mr.. r. w Mosher, druggist, Of
same city, certifies that he has sold over
a thousand bottles of Parkes's Tonic
through its reputation for this and 9th
er cures. [feb5-lm
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-02-05

1t is reported that Joe Gephart, of Far
m%ersville, is badly worked up with fear
that the Mackinaw Railroad will be built
to Eaton instead of down Twin Valley.
Rest your soul in peace, Joseph, the rail
road is coming right straight down
through Farmersville and Germantown
to Carlisle. Stick a pin there.-GERMAN-
TOWN PRESS.
That pin has been sticking there for a
lorg time and that is about ali there will
be of it. Gephart's fear is not without
good cause.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-02-05
Attachment.

John D.. Campbell, plaintiff, VS.. Bruce
Van Doren, defendant. Before Jonas
Foster, J. P, of Washington Town
ship, Preble County, Ohio.
ON the 22nd of January A. D. 1885,
" said Justice issued an order of az
tachment in the above action for the
sum of $42.97. Said cause will be for
hearing Tuesday March 10th, A. D.
1885, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
JOHN D. CAMPBELL.
Ifehh-3t
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-02-05
FARM FOR SALE.

A Farm Of 221 acres for sale by the
undersigned, coming within a half mile
of West Alexandria, Ohio, and SPLEEN
didly located. About $50 acres under
cultivation, balance in timtcr. And
if notsold at private sale, will be offered
at public sale OF the 18th of February,
1885, at 2 O'Clock p. m. For informa-
ton, address, j. MCLEAN, West Alex
andria, o.
dcc1S.td. SAMUEL BLACK.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-02-05
You Can Have 1t.

"My dear, what would I give to have
your hair?'' is often said by middle
aged ladies to young ones. Madam,
you may have just such hair. Parker,
Hair Balsam will give it to you. 1t
will stop your hair from falling off, re-
store the original color and make it
long, thick. soft and glossy. You need
not stand helplessly envying the girls.
The Balsam is not oily, not a dye, but
is ST elegant dressing, and is especial
ly recommended for it's cleanliness and
purity. [feb5-1m
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-02-05
MARRIAGES..

LESH-MANN-On the LIST inst, at
the residence of the BRIDES parents, neal
Eaton, by Rev. w. H. Orr, Mr.. Chris
tian a. Lesh to Miss Nora E. Mann.
The bride received presents from DR..
]. b. Welsh and wife, John d. Camp
bell and wife, DIR. /. n. Welsh and wife,
and others not mentioned.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-02-05

Having strictly adopted the Cash sys
tenn, 1 have marked my goods as low al
the lowest, and in addition to low price.
I will pay back in cash so to person.
buying goods. Give me a call and 1 will
convince you that you can save none,
by buying goods at a cash house.
Respectfully,
feb5-3] H. r. RINEuART,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-02-05
Eaton, O., Jan. 20, 1856
Notice of Insolvency.

ON the day of January, in the
~ year A. D. 1885, the Probate Court
of Preble county, Ohio, declared the
estate Of David Overholts, deceased, to
be insolvent. Creditors are therefore
required to present their claims against
the estate to the undersigned for allow
ance, within six months from the time
above mentioned, or they will not be
entitled to payment.
HENRY Fl. FAIR,
Administrator of the estate of David
Overholts, deceased.
w. B. MARSH, Atty.
rian29-4
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-02-05
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
Wanted.

If there is a boy around here who
would rather work than loaf and wants
to learn a trademark a man of himself
and become an honored and useful citi-
gen of community and eventually a mil
lionaire, let him apply at the DEMOCRAT
office. We want one.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-02-05
DEATHS.

BRUBAKER-At her late residence,
near Campbellstown, of dropsy, Ann,
wife of George Brubaker, aged 66 years
and II months.
The deceased was a member of the
Christian Church and died in the tri-
umph Of a living faith III Christ. Servi-
ces from the West Florence church by
Rev. w. H. Orr, Jan. 9th.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-02-05

Look at the new spring style Soft and
Stiff Hats at the Eagle Clothing Store,
opposite Court House Square.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-02-05
JOHN ". CAMPBELL. EDMOND S. DYE
&

A TTORNEYS and Councillors at
II Law and Notaries Public. Attic
old stand on Barron street, Eaton, O.
jams, 'S5-ly
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-02-05
Money to Loan.

Money to loan In sums to suit, allow.
est current rates of interest, on one to
five years time. A number Of valpa
BILE farms for sale. Also, town proper.
ty in Eaton.
Office In Schlenker's building.
aug26-tfT NJ. L. HOI."
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-02-05
Sale of Bonds,

NOTICE is hereby given that sealed
~ proposals will be received until
II o'clock, noon, of
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-03
THE QUEEN OF AMERICA.
ARemarkabIeO Old Lady Adjudg ed to be a
Lunatic.
FROM tie Nel0 YORK Times.

FROM me Ne1O IOrk Tunes.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. 30.-An old lady
with a remarkable appearance and bear
ing, swept into the Circuit court this
morning with queenly grace. She was
under the escort of a couple of policemen
and was gwen a seat in front of the jury.
This was a celebrated crank. Lucinda
Queen Of America, and she was to be
tried for lunacy. For several years she
has been a conspicuous character in this
city. and she was in the habit of appear
ing in public places in regal attire. She
would 20 to the Gait House and ask for
the Hing and everywhere she was the
same queenly parsonage. Upon one Oc-
casIOn by her presence she created some
thing of a sensation at McCauly's Theatre.
She was not. however, always happy.
Her throne was being usurped. About
two years ago she called at the office of
a leading lawyer to engage his services
for the purpose Of removing Arthur the
usurper. He told her jestingly that the
Acknowledgement of the United States
was the proper person to take steps. The
next thing heard OF her she was in Wash
ington besieging President Arthur. and
was arrested as crank meditating as
sassinatiOn and sent home. Since that
time she has Issued long weekly pro-
CARNATIONS, sending them to all the news
paper offices. The circumstances which
led to the inquest of this morning are
these: A short time since she engaged a
furnished room on Sixth street, between
Grayson and Walnut. For the past three
or four days she remained barricaded in
her room, and acted in such manner as
to attract more than the usual attention
OF other dodgers. Her insanity had taken
another turn, and she was labOring under
the fear that she was to be assassinated.
The police were informed of the old lady's
situation, and last night she was removed
to Jail. The officers were compelled to
force the door, as she refused 70 let them
in. She had a club with which she threat
ened them, but was too feeble 10 use it.
This morning she was the reigninR queen
and the jury were her obedient subjects.
Arthur mad retired and Cleveland was
banished. Her son was Emperor and Bot
lngersOll vas King. Mr.. Mcdonald, Of
Texas. was President, and the country
was well governed.
at you are Queen and Ingersoll King,
then you are husband and wife"
"NO, we are not married." was her re-
ply.
She said she was "a years OF age. She
was Of course adiudged lunatic.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-03
REPLYING no SHERMAN.

What Treasurer Jordan Says of the
Senator'S Financial Declarations.
WASHINGTON, Oct Ex-senator Sher-
mans arraignment OF the financial policy
ofthe present administration in his speech
at Petersburg, Va, Thursday night,
caused quite stir in the Treasury De-
partment to-day. Treasurer Jordan, who
is the recognized spokesman Of the Secre-
tary upon all financial questions, says
that the statements OF the Senator are
misleading or absolutely false. In an in
teryiew tonight Mr.. Jordan. with Tela-
tion to the statement that 100000 600 had
been applied TO the payment OF non-inter-
est bearing certificates instead OF the eX-
tinctiOn Of the public debt, says that
Sherman blames the present administra-
tion for not doing what be would not him
self dare to adVOoate-the application Of
silver currency TO the liquidation Of the
public debt.
'sIf Sherman" he saws, "would advO-
cate such thing on the floor Of the Sen.
ate ittWOuld kill him politically forever.
such course would inlure the credit OF
the country and make IL impossible for
the government TO getmOney, except at "A
very high rate of interest. II sherman
advocated this policy he would be sent
DICK 10 IlftNhLt tlAf rs Uhi AAAAA was " AANiA
he changed his base on finances. If Thur
man had stuck 30 the greencacks he would
have been President OF the United states
now" Sherman, Mr.. Jordan thinks,
would not want TO repeat this experience.
Asa matter OF fact, he says, he has put
more silver dollars and more fractional
currency. IN circulation than any one ever
did before MIN, and as.to 1.-The exclusion
ofthe fractional currency from the count"
he says,He follows tho example OF Score
tary Sherman ard bis predecessors.
..Wheu ] came into office" he says, "the
amount OF fractional currency IN the
treasHrv Was ~ its nlgNlinum, aud have
reduced il 80 that nov there Is more IN
circulation thpH there ever had been be-
fore, and have put more silver dollars In
circulation. As % there being any con-
traction OF currency, Mr. sherman knows
that II not true; IL has been simply An
exchange from paper % metal. Far from
the departments being run upon Or. sam
uel J. Tilden's policy OF single gold
standard, what has been done was dl.
rectlv opposed 20 bis ideas. he was OPP
posed TO the calling In Of 81 and 81 bills"