The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-02-25

Harris a copy of his bill to divide Wash
ington Township into two election pre-
cincts. We are in favor of dividing tn,
Township, but not as the bill proposes
The division should be made so as +
give the advantage to those who are oh
liged to travel seven or eight miles Il
vote. Give US q north and south votin,
precinct and the bill will be all right
the same as was done in Harrison ant
Gratis Townships.
Col. Thos. E. Powell, Chairman of tn,
Democratic State Central Committee O
Ohio, was in Eaton last week as an Atttor
ney in the New Paris replevin cases. Be
fore he departed a few of his friends gave
him a very fine entertainment at the
house of Mr.. John Lander. Mrs. Ian
der and daughter Mary. prepared the
MENU, which was highly commented up
on by all the participants. Col. Powell
left a creditable impression here in Ea
ton, as a fair and gentlemanly attorney
A Western paper asks why it is thai
eggs are not sold by the pound instead
Of by the dozen, and suggests that the
present custom offers a premium on lit
tie eggs. The eggs of large breeds weigh
nearly two pounds to the doren, while
those of small breeds stip the beam" al
but little over one pound. Yet consum-
ers continue to pay the same price for
both, without a word of protest. It is
about time the custom was changed-es-
pecially when eggs are Is or 90 cents a
dozen.
Charley Evans crashed a piece of fro
zen SNOW and ice through the large plate
glass in Applety's saloon front, Com.
mercial Block, on Saturday night last.
He was under the influence of liquor and
was elected from the place which prompt
ed him to commit the malicious and un-
lawful deed. The glass cost $50. He
was arrested on Sunday and placed in
Jail in default of $3.50 bond until Tues
day, when he appeared before the Mayor
and was r~ecommitted for a hearing on
this wednesday, morning.
Remember that Deem & Co. will sell
all OF the Horses that were shipped from
Washington Territory, on Saturday,
March 9Th. 20
We hear of severai,sales OF city prop
erty in the past three weeks, among
hem the northeast corner OF Somers and
Cherry streets from Abel Risinger to
John Alexander for $2,1O0 cash, upon
which We understand Mr.. Alexander will
erect a handsome residence. There is a
confidence in real estate among
all classes of people, not only in city
property, but also in farm lands, and this
will continue 80 long as the supply of
money increases rs it has for the past six
on.hs.
The latest, and one more detestable
because it seeks to take advantages Of
he better elements in.human nature, is
.hus detailed: A. chap in clerical broad
10th and white choker enters a farm
house and asks for lodging or dinner, as
he case may be. During his stay he an
aounces himself to be q travelling Bible
in the service of a religious
and he generally goes so far
as to present TO the family a handsome
Bible from a we'll filled valise. He is
to say that the society requires
is distributing members to pay their own
way, and exhibits vouchers therefor. At
er partaking of the good folks hospital
ty he prepares to leave and asks for his
bill. He is generally told no charges ar.
made, but he calls attention to the rules
and insists On paying twenty-five cents
per meal. Then he mildly requests a re-
:eipt on his blank form, "as a voucher,
you know" and gets the farmer to sign
{. In ninety days there is a notice from
. neighboriag bank to the pious farmer
call and pay the note for $156.25,
which it bought and which bears the
'armer's signature.
Friday evening last was the 22l ami
of the Order of Knights of
Pythias. Wayerly Lodge No. I43, held
appropriate ceremonies in their elegant
rooms in the Minor building. Harlan's
Orchestra ren Tered several of their
choicest airs and enlivened the occasion
throughout. Sir knight Allison presided.
md after a brief address of welcome, and
prayer by Rev. DR.. Murray, introduced
Sir Knight G. F. Brooke, jr., who gave
. very Interesting and we'll delivered dis
course on 1.-THE Past and Future of Py-
This address contained much
Of the history Of the past, and a fond
hope for the future of P~ythianism. After
an inspiring draft" of music, Sir knight
C. Miller gave an exercise consisting
Of Rotations on poetry and prose, viz:
nHarmonies of Nature, 2 Napoleon
Stars and F1owers."s After music, Sir
WA. Campbell told In a few
well chosen words "why he wasa knight
Of Pythias." Mrs. L. D. Grossly closed
entertainment with a very we'll rem
dered and highly appreciated selection,
"Shiloh." A very appreciative and in
telligent audience was present, and they
departed with a clearer idea of the tenets
of the Order and a higher estimate OF its
.
News from all business marts give fav-
orable reports Of the prospects for the
early Spring. and we hope our enterprise
ing citizens will get ready to receive their
full share of the predicted prosperity
Don't sit down and with doleful counte-
nance in wailing tones, complain of "dull
times!" Get up and be doing! There
is wealth enough in our town to give it a
business boom and add greatly. to. the
general prosperity, but CAPITAL must as.
sist enterprise, not retard it by Shylock
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