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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16

stores and shops, but this shocking crime and
the mysterious disappearance Of the iendish
perpetrator of it.
Mussel has q wife and child that reside with
her father, Oneas Lafuse, about five miles
southwest of Eaton. The Enquirer cores
pondent from here visited her a few days after
the crime was committed. She said she great
ly deplored the bad doings of her husband,
and seemed to feel keenly the blight it had
cast upon her and their little girl. She said
that when she married Mussel she knew moth
ing of his former life, and that her marriage
was against the wishes of her parents. She
said that at times he would be good to her,
but that she was always afraid of him, and
that he was addicted to the use of liquor, and
when under the influence of drink he was vi
cious in his disposition, and on several occa-
sions threatened to kill her. One time she left
the house with her two children and went to
a neighbours, and he followed her and attempt
ed to kill her with a knife. 1t also seems from
reports that Mussel has engaged in crimes OF
a very serious nature heretofore. His wife
says that he told her about two years ago
that he shot, and thinks kille d, a man a short
time before that at indianapolis and got away
with his money, and that he walked from
there here, and always travelled by night and
through the woods. He also said that he once
got away with a man in Illinois. These sto-
ries, and his brutal treatment of his wife, in
duced her to leave him about four years ago.
Among the many things he related to her,
he told her that he had trouble with a man at
Cleveland, Ohio, at one time and had to leave
there, and that he had stolen horses. He never
told her where he was born or raised. All he
ever said about his family was that his father
and mother died drunkards. She now thinks
that he had committed a great deal of crime
before he met her. There has been suspicion
here that she was concealing Mussel and feed
ing him some place in some of the numerou:
hills and hollows that surround the home o.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16

great many kilograms from different parts of
the country have been received by our authors
ties, claiming to have discovered him, but all
have proved to be mistakes. Aman answering
his description was arrested at Piqua, placed
in prison, and Henry Oldom, of Eaton, ac-
quainted with Mussel, sent to identify him,
but he proved to be the wrong person. Then
he was heard of at Somerville, taking break
fast the next morning after the deed was COM
mitted-then at Liberty, Ind, then in Ken
tucky-then near Harrison, Ind, in the corn
field, and last ION Monday afternoon,) eros
sing the county road into Mr.. Jacob Spacht's
thicket a short distance north of where he
committed the crime, dressed in women's
clothes, which caused about two hundred of
our citizens in buggies, on horseback and on
foot, to hurry to the place in pursuit of the
wretch, and although distinct tracks were fol-
lowed through the fields for several miles, the
search was a barren one. A great many per-
sons have come to the conclusion that he had
an accomplish and was hurried away from the
place in a conveyance as soon as he had fin
ished his devilish work, and is secreted some
where not far off. In the meantime the ex-
citement remains undated, and you hear
nothing talked about on our streets, in our
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16
A Ri: Holiday Show!

RHEA & Son always fill up and provide
extensively to supply and accommodate
their customers and the public general
ly, with everything purchasable in the
way of holiday presents. Their stock
this year is the largest ever offered in
their line. The display Of hanging
lamps, stand lamps, and all other kinds,
is the handsomest ever in Eaton-and
their stock Of fancy dishes, in sets and
otherwise, embrace every variety and
style manufactured, and the prices they
offer them at is such that no one need
complain. Their stock of strictly pure
and fancy candies neve has been sur
passed, and seldom equalled IN Eaton
to which may be added choice fruits o.
every kind and quality, new ~raisins
figs, nuts, ETC., etc.. or anything yor
may wish in the holiday or grocery line
and at bottom prices. The best time tt
select from their stock of lamps anC
dishes, is the present week. Call and
examine as early as possible before al
the choice ones are selected. .
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16
CoNrR1pUrrp 70 ruE aDrxocn.r.u

Sure we are not to look for justice among
demagogues; the men who can descend so
low has seldom very far to descend. As ex-
perience evinces that popularity-in other
words, consideration and power-is to be pro-
cured by the meanest of mankind-the mean
est in spirit and understanding-and in the
worst of ways, it is obvious that at present
the excitement to justice is next to nothing.
off we had a pindar" they would be ashamed
to celebrate him.. 1t is party in this county
that bestows emolument, power and consid-
GRAFTON, and not 'justice" that obtains the
suffrage of party. Such a course as taken by
these men is an advancement toward destruc-
ton. Liberty has never yet lasted long in
demagoguery, nor has it ever ended in any
thing better than despotism. And if this be
true, / can not but feel for the men who have
go enthusiastically appointed the man to
whom the majority of the people were oppos-
ed. May their experience in this case impress
upon their minds the responsibility that rests
upon persons who perpetrate such injustice,
and in the future do that which will meet with
the approval of their subjects.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16
Holiday Suggestions !!

Mufie-s, a glorious assortment.
HaRdkerchiefs-Silk, Linen and Cam
bric-every conceivable color.
Neck Ties-an elegant assortment.
Suspenders-fancy embroidered, silk
and worsted.
Gloves, all kinds and for all purposes,
Collars and Cuffs-E. & W. and Corn
Company Linen, Celluloid and Paper.
White and Fancy Dress Shirts-laun.
dried and unlaundried-the best and the
cheapest.
Hosiery-Half Hose-wool, merin.
and cotton; Show and other standard
makes. =
Scarf Pins, Sleeve Buttons and Collar
Buttons, in new and choice designs.
Underwear-Wool Shirts, Knit Jack.
cts, Suits, Overcoats, Fur and Cloth
Winter Caps, Hats, etc., etc.
Acceptable and appropriate Holida,
Presents for men and boys.
JOS. WOERNER,
The Peoples Clothier.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16

her father, but such is not the case. She
kill her and her little child. and she is anx-
ious for his capture. Mr.. Lafuse, her father,
is also in deadly fear of him, and carries a re-
volver about him all the time.
Mrs. Christman is gradually recovering
from the terrible blow she received from the
murderer, and it is now thought will get well.
The funeral of Mr.. Christman took place on
Saturday last at / o'clock from the NJ. E.
Church in Eaton, conducted by Rev. James
occurred here for a long time. Over eighty
buggies and carriages formed the procession
from his late residence into the town. The
streets were lined with people from the coun-
try, and the edifce was packed full long be-
fore the corpse arrived. The deceased leaves
a wife and two daughters, one of which is
married, the other is in delicate health, living
at home with her parents, but was absent at
the time of the dreadful occurrence. He also
leaves considerable estate.
The County Commissioners have offered a
reward of 5000 for the capture of the murde-
rer,t to which the widow has added $500, making
it $500. The reward offered is good, and will
be promptly paid when delivered dead or alive
to the proper authorities of Eaton. He is a
person easily recognized, which makes it SC
| strange that he has eluded the vigilance of SC
many in search of him. The above cut is a
fair picture of Mussel, and from its appear
ance he would not be taken for the murder
GUS villain be has proved himself. His de.
scription is as follows: Thirty-four years
old, about five feet five inches high, weight
about 1876 pounds, left leg crooked at knee
rubs against right leg; has a large scar OF
the calf of left leg; right elbow.joint is stiff
light hair, slightly curly; has a small ligh
mustache, and walks lame; blue eyes, rather
sharp nose; had on dark hat and gray over
coat.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16
Camden Chips.
CAMDEN. Dec, Is, 1885,

CAMDEN, Dec. Is, 1885.
Miss Nell Lockwood, of Eaton, was the
guest of Mrs. Walter Shultz, Sunday.
Miss Mary Kennedy went to Eaton Satur-
day.
Mr.. Frank Eikenbery went to Franklin, o.,
last week on a business trip.
John Q. Pottenger, of Oxford, o., was in
town last Friday.
Miss Mana Mann, of near Valley House,
visited her sister, Mrs. Lefty Robeson, last
week, on south Liberty street.
Misses Nellie and Ada White, accompanied
with Jas. Frazer and Elmer Dufield, attend
ed a select dance at W. P~ottenger's about
two miles southwest of town, last Wednes-
day evening.
Grandmother Miley, who has been quite
sick during the past week, is we learn at this
writing, improving fast.
The Sunday Schools are making great pre-
parations for a Christmas entertainment.
Prof. Pipers dancing school will close next
Friday eve. The 18th. We learn he is to
give a Ball on the 21st.
A country Ball was given in BENEFITS
Opera House, last Thursday evening.
The Band was out Saturday eve., serenad-
ing the "Clio Club" while they gave. some
very fine music.
The Universalist Church Social held at the
residence of Mrs. John Wright, on Mt. Au'
burn last Thursday eve, was we'll attended
| and enjoyed by all. 1t was an Apron Social
| prizes was awarded to the gentleman doing
the nedtest and worst sewing. Dick Huffman
won the first prize. William Coons the sec.
ond. "Just ask the boys what they WERE"
("ERo.")
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16
What We Need Now.

Fewer tax-dodgers.
Police /! Police Police
Plenty of weddings to record.
A non bipartisan school board.
The tax-dodgers made odious.
The spring elections abolished.
Lower rates of corporation taxes.
More patriotism and less partisanism.
A change in our corporation government.
Another railway east and west out of Eaton.
A couple of manufactures started in Eaton.
less tattling about the private business of
neighbors.
Lawyers who will not try to make witnesses
perjure themselves.
Professors of Christianity who will prac-
tice more what they preach.
Corporation officials that have no axes to
grind.
Honest, competent and sober men in all
official places.
A system of public spirit among our CAPT
talists that will give our town a boom.
More money spent on our streets for the
taxpayers at large.
Judges and county officials who will "sit
down" on professional jurymen.
An electric light that will light all around
the city.
The ago by" to be given ofice-seekers and
political dead beats.
Grand juries that cannot be manipulated
for party purposes.
More liberality and enterprise among our
monied men.
Church Festivals that will give full value
received to persons who patronize them.
A probe that will reach the $500 ~''error'' ant
the late burning of the corporation records.
More county officials who will look to tn
interests of the taxpayers more than to par
ty.
More county commissioners like Harshmal
and Paddock, and clerks and sheriffs Xix
Townsend.
Every owner of town property and vacan
lot taxed for work done that directly bene
fits them.
Juries that will lay aside their own preju
dices, give less heed to THAT attorneys sa,
and decide cases according to the law an
evidence.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16
APPOINTMENTS.
EATON, O.. No,

EATON, O., Nov. LIST, 1886.
Hereafter we will visit the following
places twice each month for the purpose
of doing all kinds of Dental Work:
West Manchester, at Martin House, I'd
and 4th Tuesday:
Eldorado, at Brasier House, I'd and 4th
Wednesday.
Winchester, residence of Win. Bowman,
I'd and 4th Thursday.
West Elkton, at Maddox House, I'd and
4th Friday.
West Alexandria, every Monday.
Home office open every day in week
except Sunday.
JOHNSON & STEWART, Dentists.
Nov. 4, 1886.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16
Golden

The S,cift Specific Co.-Gentlemem:
have used your Specific in a number OF
cases in the last twelve months, always find
ing good results. A tpresent 1 have a patient
in my charge who has a cancer. l am treat
ing him on Swift's Specific alone, and believe
it will effect a permanent cure, and can safely
recommend it to the public as being one Of
the best blood purifiers have ever tried.
W. S. GOLDEN, NJ. ID.
Worthwhile, KY, Aug. IL, 1886.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mail
ed free.
The SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer 8. At
lanta, Ga.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16
Testimony of a Druggist.

The Spitt Specific Co.-Gent1emem:
We are g~ratiied to report that Aaron
Blaydes, living near this place, and who has
been suffering with a severe case of Blood
Poison, is now we'll. He was cured by Swift's
Specific. He was blind, and his body was
covered with eating sores. His sufferings
were intense, and he seemed on the verge OF
the Stygian river, and had made every pre-
paration to go to "that bourne from whence
no traveller returns" We furnished him with
a supply of Swift's Specific, and he is nov
well. Truly Yours,
T. CAvEN & Co., Druggists
Atlanta. Texas, Sent. 10, 1855.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16

Mr.. Schlenker has received a full line
of goods for the Holiday trade. Gold
and silver watches, clocks, solid silver
table ware and plated ware, gold specta-
cles, castors. vases, chains, bracelets,
diamond pins and jewelry of all descrip-
tons. Call and examine his stock.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16

Itch, Prairie Mango, and Scratches
Of every kind cured in 80 Minutes by
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. Use no
other. This never fails. Sold by Up.
BRooKINs & SoN, Druggists, Eaton, D.
mara, 'S6-ly
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16
STILL AT Target.
The Murderer Of Daniel
Christman
The Widow Offers an Addi-
tional Reward
Making it Now $4,000!
Funeral Of the Deceased
Excitement inhabited!
Making it Now $4,000
Funeral of the Deceased
Excitement inhabited

At the present writing Tuesday almost q
week has passed by since the brutal deed Of
murder was committed by the villain Mussel
and the mystery of his whereabouts still re.
mains unsolved, although every effort %conceiv-
able has been used, and is still being used, to
discover whittier he went or where he is. A
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16

Umbrellas, made OF silk that we will
warrant for two years-Alpaca and Cling
ham, with silver, gold plated, buck horn,
celluloid and natural stick handles-suit-
able Holiday present for lady or gentle
man, at Jos Woerner's.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16

Useful presents for gentlemen: Silk
Muffiers, Silk Embroidered Suspenders,
Moustache Cups, Shaving Mugs and
Brushes, Cigar Cases, &C., at Woerner's
Cheap Stores.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16

In looking for Christmas Presents,
don't fail to gee the variety at Woerner's
Cheap Store, next to 2. o., and East
End Bargain House, a few doors east of
Reichel House.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16

II AVING procured the necessary ap'
Ii paratus, I am prepared to r~enovate
all offensive vaults on short notice, an6
ut reasonable rates. No need of patron
izing foreigners. Call on
- A. G. STIPHER,
nov1S, 'S6-tf] Eaton, o.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16

20 lbs. Extra &C" Sugar, $1.OC
IS lbs. "B" Sugar, Loo
16 lbs. Ridgewood ga" Sugar, loo
q IA lbs. G~fanulated Sugar, Loo
Choice mixed and stick Candies, Sc,
per pound. For cash only, at
F. P. F~ILBERT's.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16

Leave orders for Butterick's Patterns
at Woerner's East End Bargain House.
East of Reichel House. [dec16-tf
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16

AL persons knowing themselves in
debted to John Filbert are requested to
call and settle Immediately.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16
nov1S, 'S6-tf]

The finest line of Christmas &
New Years cards ever shown in
Eaton at Eids0n's Bookstore.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16

Now is your time. Our cloaks must go;
the weather has been too warm and our
stock is large; we don't stop on prices,
but let them go. Call and get prices, at
Townsend's opp. G. H.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16

See the new. Books, in cloth and gilt;
very appropriate Holiday Presents-at
Woerner's East End Bargain House, east
OF Reichel House,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16

Onr line of Silk Handkerchiefs, Muf-
hers and Hem-Stitched Handkerchiefs
can't be beat-Townsend's, opp. Court
House.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16

Gents ~Suspenders, White and Fancy
Dress Shirts below cost, at Woerner's
East End Bargain House.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16

Silk, Cashmere and Cotton Mufflers at
prices that can not be matched, at Fox's
Mammoth Dry Goods Store.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16

Leave orders for any paper or maya.
zine published, below regular prices, al
Woerner's East End Bargain House.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16

All Fancy Goods marked down torock
bottom figures at Woerner's Cheap
Stores.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16
Cioaks! Cloaks!!

Don't be fooled, but call and examine
styles and prices and save money.
Fox's Mammoth Dry Goods Store.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16

Use Yum Yum Cologne for the toilet
At F~ullerton's. [dec9-tf
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16

Elegant" Yum Yum Cologne. 7
it. at Fullerton's.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16

Four good show cases, walnut
and niclkle. for snle cheap MT
Efdson's Bookstore.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16

RANKoF n DDEPOSIT
Deal in Government M County Bonds, Coin and Exchanges. Money to osn
on liberal terms Interest paid o n Time Deposits, Mortgaged rarers nrso,t
ated. Persons having good m ertgage notesto sell Or wishing ITO pMrchase,c can
be accommodated. Foreign Exchange, O. Letters of Credit c n ali parts CT Eu
rope, can be obtained of us in any Gums required.
Eaton, Feb. I, 1875 1y.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16

"A lbs. best Granulated Sugar, $1.00.
16 Tbs. best "a" Sugar, 100
20 lbs. Extra &c" Sugar, LOO
At J. RHEA & Sons.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-12-16

&c., the most valuable of gifts. Every
body can be suited in price and quality.
Photo. Albums, Scrap Books and Au-
tograph Albums, cheap at Woerner's
East End Bargain House, a few doors
east of tie Reichel House.
What is the reason churches in some
localities do not prosper? Because the
members are just like other persons who
do not belong to meetin'. Why do the
secret benevolent organizations in some
localities increase in numbers and flour.
ish? Because the members live up tc
their obligations and prove to the world
that there is more in the order thar
mere show.
Toy, Toys, Toys, in endless variety, 3
o. E. G. S., next to Postoffice.
Mrs. Fred. Paulus has been suffering
for over a year with a disease of th'
/ mouth, which continued to grow wors'
until it was thought she would not liv'
many months longer. Last week DIR
Shurtz was called in, who pronounced
necrous, and advised the removal OF tn
diseased bone. Therefore, Wednesda,
afternoon the Dr., assisted by DIR. Run
yam, (Dentist) removed the necrose'
parts, which involved nearly one-half tn
hard palate and the jaw from the centrs
~incisor to the last molar tooth, extend
ing as high az the floor of the antrum
r which was also partially removed. Mrs
Paulus, though very weak from continu
r Gus suffering, stood the operation brave
e ly and is improving rapidly under d.
Shurtz's treatment. *z
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-08-06
The Ear1y Peach and thA Green Apple.

The Early Peach came to a place
where four roads met. He slapped his
rhest with his stem and looked to the
East and the South.
"Eism llah." he cried, 81 am the boss,
and drive the ambulance"
The little Green Apple came down
the long road from the West and heard
him. He bowed to the North and lie
bowed to the West
Il am the son Of the cyclone.' ho
shouted, ~and l travel with my own
private Coroner"
BY the camel of Mahomet,' said the
Early Peach, Il am the friend OF the
sexton, and I can knock you ont in
four rounds, Marquis of Tewksbury
rules"
~Come to the wake" shrieked the
little Green Apple, land you may call
me the harmless paw-paw of the wilder
ness if I cannot double up the man
who planted YOU"
Then they looked down the four long
roads and waited for some one to prac-
tice on. From the East came fair
young girl from Vassar College, and
up from the South came gray haired
African.
"Take you the fair student said the
Early Peach.
Not l." said the little Green Apple,
Il Didn't come here to attempt impos-
eililt'es. For nearly four years that
gtrl has sat at surreptitious midnight
lunches: she has broken up . score of
20 INC men with her ice-cream bills, and
s. III she l., hungry. But l will stand
as de and give You chance at tie Afri-
CAN"
81 am not IN tie suiride lay this
morning. said :he Early Peach. Il
know him, aud alrealy, since yester-
even's sun, t.ere have reposed beneath
his untroubled vest a peck and q half
of my brethren, and he is even now
famished. He is known as the destroyer
of watermelons, and all my tribe fear
him. Allah is great. but some things
are impossible"
So they let many people pass by nm
harmed, the old, the tough. the wary
and the wellseasoned. But when the
day was far spent, coming down the
long road from the West, they saw a
ruldy boy, the pride and JOY of his
home and the torment of his teacher.
Whisting a merry roundelay. he came.
his face as rosy as the glowing West,
his heart as thistle down.
He was their meat.
The Early Peach and the little Green
Apple set their teeth and breathed hard
Is he came near.
Now they shricked, and, livid
with hate, they ticrccly sprung upon
him.
In two short minutes that boy had
Doth of them down, and, Us he cracked
the peach-pit to get at the "goody," he
said:
~ jimmy jinks, I visit I knowed
| where could find bushel of them fell
lers.'
The Early Peach, with dying gasp,
tl,roed and said:
! We were taken in"
With a hollow groan, the little Greer
Apple replied:
| "Of corpse"
But the hoy slept somdly all thai
night and came hack the next day t.
Look for ,"ore.-B Burlington Hawkcye