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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-03-11
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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-03-11
Eaton Gas

The "Mutual Natural Gas and Oil
Company of Eaton, is now fully organ
lied and equipped for business. The
limit of its number is twenty-five at $1OC
each. Twenty signed the constitution
and bylaws and paid their assessment,
on Monday evening last. The PROPOSE.
ton of q gentleman from Pittsburg, Pa,
to drill for gas or oil has been accepted
and the work will begin as O as the
machinery can be shipped here for that
purpose. The members of the company
consist OF Abner Dunlap, Joseph Cramer,
Philip Miller, G. H. Edison, F. NJ. Deem,
DR.. Lovett, w. F. Jones, VIM. Acker-
man, J.R Cook, Dan'l Peters, H. L.
Robbins, G. A. McNeal, F. P. Hilbert,
A. E. Hubbard, DR.. Miller, Perry Wy
song, c. F. Brooks, jr., Judge j. V.
Campbell, Farmers & Citizens Bank
III. Ell. Farr, Lew Bender and l.. G.
Gould.
The Officers elected are as follows:-
President, L.. q. Gould; Vice-President,
DIR. A. ALovett; Treasurer, Chas. f.
Brooke, jr.; Secretary, F. P. Filbert.-
Five members of the association can vet
be accepted by application to the secre-
tary. Every indication is favorable of
success in this region.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-03-11
Court ofCommonp Pleas.

Our last report ended with Saturday, Feb
81, and since that time but few cases have beer
tried or disposed of. The following is a sum
mary of business transacted in court:
Henry F. Mills, Admir- VS.. John Mills ct al
Hiestand & Co. have leave to amend cross
petition and make VIM C. Hahn defendant.
Lucinda Donahoe VS.. John Mills ct al. Pro.
ceedings in aid of execution instituted.
Jacob G%eeting VS.. w. N. Robertson ct al.
Lost papers ordered to be supplied.
Flora B. Miller VS.. Jacob Mullendore Admir-.
Default set aside and leave to answer by April
LIST.
Christian Ely VS.. Josiah Powell ct al. Leave
to file supplemental petition granted. Parti-
ton ordered, report of Commissioners con-
frmed and sale ordered.
Henry G. Miley VS.. c. H. & D.. R. R. Co.
Exceptions to a deposition sustained.
Joshua Brown VS.. Elizabeth Brown ct al,
Sale confirmed and deed and distribution or
dered.
State VS.. Ed. Mendenhall. Indicted for cutt-
ing with intent to wound. Tried to a jurv.
Verdict guilty" Sentence, one year in the
penitentiary.
State VS.. Rob't Ampey. Indicted for shoot
ing at railroad car. Tried to a jury. Verdict,
"not guilty"
Ed. Borton VS.. Geo. Longman. Judgement
for plaintiff for $125.
Wilson West VS.. w. B. West, ct al. Rights
ofparties settled and partition ordered. Spec
ial findings of law and fact made by the Court
and exceptions saved.
Jacob Geeting VS.. w. NJ. Robertson. De-
murrer to'answer overruled. Leave to reply.
J.C. Bonner & Bro. VS.. L. Gable ct al. Pro-
ceedings in aid of execution commenced.
George Wagner VS.. VIM Kline. Motion
for new trial %overruled.
Court adjourned indefinitely. Judge Hume
will not return for several days at least.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-03-11
Free Pike Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that a petition
~ will be presented to the County Commits
sioners of Preble County, Ohio, at their next
regular session, to be held on the 5th day of
April, 1886, asking that said Roard appoint
Commissioners to lay out and establish a free
turnpike road within said county, between the
following points, to-wit: Beginning in the CEN
south line of section II, township Z, of FRANCE 3
east, &C.; thence west on the south line of
sections II and Is to the south quarter section
corner of said section IS; thence in a general
westerly direction, but bearing north through
the lands of Henry Lock to the center of the
Lock improved road between Harrison and
Monroe Townships, and there to terminate.
Said petition also asks said Board to levy an
extra tax of two mills on the dollar valuation
on all lands and taxable property within the
pounds of said proposed free trnpike.
SAMUEL LOCK & OTHERS,
mar4-4 Petitioners.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-03-11
UNITED STATES HIsToRY-7sme so Min
FROM

ELDoRADo, o., March 6, 1886.
The school taught by W, H. Beard closed on
Friday last. Though the indications of the
weather were somewhat threatening the good
people of old pleasant Hill" began to gather.
They came from all directions, with their
baskets filled with all the goods things pail
table to the taste. The forenoon exercises
consisted of the regular daily program. Din
ner. The gables were soon grooming under the
contents of the baskets. Every one present
enjoyed the feast. The afternoon work con-
sisted ola literary feature. There was a poeti-
cal arch composed of the following poets:-
Shakespeare, Milton, Longfellow, Scott, Whit
tier, Goldsmith, Lowell, Tennyson, BRYANT.
Bryon and Poe. These characters were each
represented by a pupil in the form of a bio
graphical sketch and a recitation of a selection
from the author represented. These being
l~nterspersed with defamation, by the smaller
members of the school. The program closed
by talks from parents.
The district r~eassembled in the evening to
listen ID a.grand and interesting "talk' from
+. NJ. DeMotte, of Lewisburg, his subject be-
ing "Our Boys" which was very practically
and ably handled. He illustrated to his listen
ers the old important duties of a proper train
ing and rearing Of the youth. He dwelt princi-
pally upon the moral, intellectual and social
features of this training. He was listened to
with interest. He made a lasting impression
upon many present. The audience returned
home much benefited. trust all who heard
his valuable remarks will remember them and
derive much good therefrom. LEoNA.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-03-11
The spring Election.

Only a few weeks more until the time
for the annual election of Township and
Corporation officers will be here, and it is
high time the voters were looking about
them and selecting the proper men to fill
the various positions. 1t is of the ut
most Importance that our Corporation
officials be men of fair learning and OF
undoubted business qualifications, and
men too who have the welfare and pros
perity of our city at heart, more than
their W selfish interests-especially
should this be the rule in the selection of
Councilmen, Street Commissioner and
Township Trustees. These are the Off
Gals who handle and disburse our public
moneys, and they should know how to do
it economically for the interests of the
taxpayers. A man who is careful, pru-
dent and successful in his W business,
will always be safe with the financial af-
fairs of the public.
1t too often happens that our Town
ship Trustees or Courcilmen are careless
ly chosen, and men get into the places
who Gil them in an unsatisfactory man
ner to the taxpayers. Two or three
reckless, ignorant and domineering men
men who care not whether taxes be
high or low-because it does not materi-
ally affect them-can do great mischief
in the Council. We want thoughtful, care
full and prudent men in the Council
men who are ready and will stand up
AMI oppose with their voice and vote
every e~xtravagant and unnecessary out
ay OF the peoples money, and who will
'efuse to be led by any corrupt or "ax-
grinding" influence whatever. We want
he guardians of our Corporation funds
o be made up of men in whose honesty,
and faithfulness the public con-
ldence may be safely reposed. We be-
leve in going to the top of the heap, re-
,ardless of politics or party, and secur-
ng the best. 1t should be the pride OF
ur Township and Corporation to fill
very office, from Trustees to Constable,
nth men Of unblemished reputation for
lonesty, integrity and sobriety, and
those intelligence is of a better order
han we have often seen. Good and
rosperous government can be secured in
0 other way that we know of. Let us
lake a good start this spring and keep it
p. What say you, taxpayers? If you
ave a good, honest, square man in your
ouncil or as Trustee, keep him in; if
therwise, bounce him!
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-03-11
GEOGRAPHY-Time As Minutes.

C. C. MILLER EATON, o.
]. Name and locate the isthmuses of the
world.
2. Locate and describe the National Park
of u. S.
3. Bound California and describe it's re-
sources.
A. Write the correct pronunciation of the
following geographical names: San Joaquin,
Sioux, St. Croix, Mont Blanc, San Jose, Ark
ansas, Hoang Ho, ella, Cyclades, Quito.
.. Name and locate the celebrated water
falls of the globe. r..
6. For what is the Colorado river noted?-
The .Jordan? What is the meaning of the
word peninsula? Ohio?
Z. Where must a place be located 10 have
neither latitude nor longitude? How many
degrees of latitude between Columbus, o.,
and the North Pole?
8: Upon what does Climate depend? Rain
fall?
9. Give reason for the names of any five
States of the United States. Name and To-
cate five important straits.
10. Name races of men, and discuss care
fully the relative advancement and influence
of each.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-03-11
School Examiners Questions.
EATON, OHIO, MARCH 6, 1886.
ARITHMETIC-Ti;me go Al;nutss.
z. s. ALLEY. NEW IRIS. q

F. s. ALLEY, NEW PARIS, O..
l. How is the local value of a figure affect
ed by moving it one order to the left? Illus
trate the difference between the "unit of a
fraction" and a fractional unit"
2. Illustrate the distinction made between
concrete number, denominate number, and
compound number. The distinction made be-
tween "rate per cent" and ~"rate."
3. A sold cloth to B and gained 10 per cent:
B sold it to c for $3.50 and lost 10 per cent;
how much did it cost A?
4. A and b traded in company and gained
$3.50, of which BIS share was 5000; A's stock
was $1,000; what was BIS stock?
5. From q ID. Av., take Is 1b. Troy. Give
answer in integers.
6. A and B together perform 9-1O of a piece
of work in days, when B leaving, A COM
p!etes it in u a day; in what time can each
perform it alone?
Z. How many rods of fence will enclose 10
acres in the form of 4 square? In the form of
a circle?
8. What per cent. of income do U. S. AZ
per cents, at l0S. yield when gold is los?
9. For how much must l give my note in
bank fer 60 da. at 6 per cent, that 1 may re-
ceive $50?
10. What will be the cost of a 60 da. draft
at Il per cent. premium, money being worth
8 per cent?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-03-11
OUR NEW o n #
Fashions for SprinS.-New Ca.
prices in Chapeaux.
Special for the Democrat.

Special for the Democrat.
The moods of the March modes are many
and marvellous.
Parisians reverse all previous plans and
mass the trimmings at the back of the tall
hats in current vogue.
The crown in front is crossed by a simple
band or twist of two tints of Grape, with tips
and loops and clustered above the back brim.
Hats of heckled straw in plain red and brown
and many admixtures of other shades are
shown, and the shapes are numerous as the
heads they arc destined to adorn.
Capotes of pretty Tuscan straw are trim
med with two oblong ~rosettes of clustered
ribbon-one black, the other yellow-extend-
ing from brim to tip of crown.
In fact the first importation of bonnets FOR
Spring are garnished with many Topped slen-
der bows of pearl edged ribbon, interspersed
with contrasting posies of two or three kinds
of long-stemmed lowers.
Strings of velvet share>favor with those of
ribbon, and double bowed under the chin.
Many of the new bonnets have coronets
(high in the middle and narrow at the sides)
of fine jet, pearl or crystal beads strung on
wire in the shape of leaves, with a jetted bird
or other ornaments set above the clustered
loops above the brim.
Flower coronets are likewise fashionable,
and notched coronets are a new caprice for
young girls fond of unique effects in millinery.
Bonnets for dress will be made of beads,
English Grape, point d'espit net and tulle in
all c%olors, garnished en- suite.
SPRING WRAPS.
Visiter are worn in simple wooden fabrics,
figured cloths, camel's hair, and the superb
Henriettas of B. Priestley & Co., which is the
and yet the most serviceable material
in the market.
Most ~fanciful wraps are small mantelettes
of rich brocade embellished with oriental
headings or Persian embroidery. lie Bon
Ton for March contains stylish and adaptive
models for all classes of outer garments-as
does S. T. Taylor's Spring Fashion Report,
which is a summarized Americanized version
If Partisan styles.
One of the most serviceable of the many
short sacques on the seasons tapis at Lord
4 Taylor's, is a jacket of rich brown Cord de
"a refine velveteen, the shade emitting a CLINT
If gold. The close fitting back terminating
n a box-pleated postillion, and the straight
ront closed diagonally with large bronze but
ons which are marvels of art, with the ac-
costume of Rhayyan, serge, the
abric still SO ponular, draped in panels at the
tide over a plain skirt Of the Cord de la refine.
Parasols for summer afford almost as much
as umbrellas. A new shape called
he Mauresque has a canopy top with ribs
gracefully curved at the end, while the Savoy
S an almost fiat parasol. Also, a new varie-
y for carriage service, which-has points long
r in the back and front than on5 the sides.-
The colors favored in these new freaks are
cru, brown and black; and the materials are
~narvels attesting the adaptive arts of modern
manufactures. SIDNEY EARLE.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-03-11
G~RAMMAR-7Ime 60 Minutes,

l. Parse italicised words: (a) Long Iiye
the Queen! Are you there? No. OBJ Via.
by genius, Dhat by violence, Casar rose. lei
He ran liz a deer. The bird few exactly over
the spire.
2. What figures of speech in the following:
Ca He has fallen asleep. They had no bread
to eat. (b) Who steals my purse, steals trash.
(c) 81 have saved gallons of ink in nv time
from the fact that l do not dot my is or cross
my U.s."
(d).Fhat all softening, overpowering knell,
The tocsin of the soul, the dinner-bell. !"
Byron.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-03-11

fNHE BEAUTIFUL RESIDENCE
l. and Grounds of Col. Frank Il.
Foster, on Wad=w orth street. The
dwelling contains eight large rooms,
pantry, 50-,eet storing closet, cellar
under the whole house, cistern, large
35XS0 feet stable and fine grounds. Will
sell at a Bargain. Call on
THOMAS FULTON, Machinest.
mar4-6m. Eaton. Ohio.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-03-11
NOTICE.

Notice to all parties interested is hereby
given, hat have this day disposed of one
half interest in the Pine Lumber and Coal bu-
siness to D. W. Day, and request all persons
knowing themselves indebted on book to call
Immediately and settle, either by note or
cash. GEO. w. DEEM
Eaton, Feb. 25, 1866
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-03-11
MARRIAGES..

PETRY-PETRY-0n Feb. 18th, by Rev.
Stevens at his residence, Mr.. Frank NJ. Petry
to Miss Armina Petry, all of this country.
MoGRIFF-POTTENGER-At the resi-
dence of the bride in Camden, o., March 4tb,
by Rev. j. H. Bratton, Mr.. James II. McGriff.
of Wichita, Kansas, and Mrs. Mary F. Potten-
ger, of Camden, O..
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-03-11
NCTICE.
EUFHEMIA, PREBLE Co., o.

EUPHEMlA, PKEBLE CO., o.,
. March 4th, 1886.
NOTICE is hereby given that a petition
~ will be presented to J. B. Foraker, Gov
ernor of the State of Ohio, asking for the par
don of George f. Lock, who was indicted,
tried and convicted at the February term of
the Court of Common Pleas of Preble County,
Ohio, Con a charge of forgery, and sentenced
by Judge Alex. +. Hume to serve a term of
three years in the Penitentiary at Columbus,
Ohio. ELIZA JANE LOCK.
marl1-3t#
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-03-11
BENZ. HUBBARD.

A TTORNEY AT LAW AND NO.
n TARY PUBLIC.-Prompt atten.
ticn given to business Entrusted to
him. Offiee-Harbaugh's corner, north
Barron street, opposite the Post Office,
Eaton, Ohio.
July %, 1878.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-03-11

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 J.P,
BRooKINs &SoN, Druggists, Eaton, O.,
MARI, 'S6 ly
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-03-11

a.. u
tive abverb and parse the adverb; a sentence
having an adjective, adverb and relative
4. What is the meaning of the word Gram
MARI Verb? Adverb? Noun9
!: write possessiye case plural of teacher;
hnlght.templar. Are these correct express
ions? viz: 'For conscience sake;' the news
Is encouraging; come quick.
o. write ten lines on the subject, Clan
guage."
UNITED STATES HISTORY-Tsme so MIN.
F. M. DENOTE, LEw1sBuRG, O..
1. Give a brief outline of the discoveries
ana settlements in n. A..
z. Speak of the growth of the colonies.
.. What of the war of Independence, (a)
cause, (b) events, (c) end of the war.
I. Name the Presidents in order of their
20. War of the States: Ia ~causes, (b) events,
(c) results.
THEORY AND PRACTICE-Tame As Hin.
l. Write your views on, (a) organization,
lb) management, (c) recitation, (d) punish
ment-
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-03-11
For Sale

THE TWO STORY FRAME DWELLING
on west Main Street, next to the Preble
County Bank, is offered at private sale. For
price, term, etc., enquire of
JAMES SAYLOR,
mar3-3w.l Eaton. O.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-03-11
Friday, March 26th, 1886,

between the hours of l and 4 O'Clock D. M, free
OF the lnchoate dover interest therein of Mary
). Haston, the following described real estate,
to-wlt: Situate in the county of Preble and
State of Ohio, and being all of the northwest
quarter of Section 4, Township 7, Range l
east; except 30 acres in the southwest corner
of said quarter.
Also, the following real estate in same coun-
ty and State, and being two acres of land,
more or iess and commencing at a point in
the east boundary line of that certain 6O-acre
tract OF land lying in Section 80, Township 8,
Range east, and which said 60-acre tract was
heretofore owned by said Martin Swisher,
and % acres of which were by him conveyed
to Jas. W. Thurston, March I'd, 1851. A rods
north of the southeast corner of said 6O-acre
tract; thence north ON said east line 35 rods:
thence west parallel with the south line of
said section 8 rods; thence enthusiastically
to a point A rods north of the south line of
said section and 10 rods from the place of be-
ginning; thence easl 10 rods to said place of
beginning.
Also, a certain roadway described in a GER
tain deed made by said Swisher to said
Thurston, March I'd, 1885; except a right of
way through said 2-acre tract described in a
certain deed made by James Haston to Wer-
ner Gard, Dec. 18th, 1885.
TERMS OF SALE--One-third cash, one-third
IN one and one-third in two years from day of
sale; deferred payments to be secured BY
mortgage on premises sold, with interest at 6
per cent. JAMES SAYLER,
G. H. EDISON,
feb25-ts ASsignees.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-03-11
Administrators Sale of Real
Estate.
Saturday, March 9th, 1886,


at the hour of l O'Clock, p. NJ, at the door of
the Court House, in Eaton, o., the following
described real estate, situate in the county of
Preble and State of Ohio, to-wit: Being a part
of the east end of the northeast quarter of
section twenty-three, in township seven, in
range two east, &C.; beginning at a stone
planted and standing at the northeast corner
OF said lot, and at the southwest corner of NJ.
l.. Wears land; thence west forty rods to a
stone; thence south sixty rods to a stone:
thence east forty rods to the Trace road; thence
with said Trace road north to the beginning,
containing fifteen acres, more or less.
Also, all of the east half of the said north
east quarter of said section number twenty
three, excepting thirty acres lying on, and be-
ing the north end or part of said half-quarter,
and containing fifty-three and one-half acres
of land, more or less; the two tracts contain
ing in the aggregate sixty-eight and one-half
acres of land, more or less, and being the same
farm and premises of which Isaac Brewer, late
OF Preble county, Ohio, died seized.
To be sold clear and free of dover.
TERMS OF LE-One-thi of the purchase
money cash in hand, one-third in one and the
residue in two years from the day of sale; de-
ferred payment to bear six per cent. interest
from day of sale and be secured by mortgage
on the premises sold.
JACOB BROWER,
Administrator of Isaac Brewer, decd.
Attest: R. W. QUINN, Probate Judge.
Tfeb25-ts.1
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-03-11
JOHN RIsINGER. ABEL G.. RIs1NGER
R/S/AGER q RLS/VEER,

Z TTORNEYS AT Jaw AND NO
IA TARIES PUBLIC.-W Will give
prompt attention to all legal business.
Office on Barron street, over Brookin's
Drug Store. [sept3, 'S5-Iy.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-03-11
PETERS g. UNGER.

GPECIAL ATTENTION given to the
= Buying and Selling of Real Estate,
Borrowing and Loaning Money. Fire
Insurance Policies issued in first class
companies at reasonable rates.
Office, Homan's corner, North Bar
ron Street, opposite Post Office, Eaton,
Ohio. Jams, SILLY
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-03-11
JOHN V. CAMPBELL. EDMOND s. DYE
& DYE.

A TTORNEYS and Councillors at
n LEW and Notaries Public. Atthe
old stand on Barron street, Eaton, O..
jams, 'S5-ly
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-03-11
v ar Declared
-IN THE
BUGGY TRADE!

Our long continuance in business in
Eaton and the satisfaction our work
has given Is sufficient evidence of its
quality over all foreign competition.
We use the best of steel axles, best
grade of wheels, best grade of leather
and cloth.
All Work Warranted!
Come and examine weak. Here are
our prices:
Full Leather Top Temkin
Side-Bar Buggies. 1920 90
Jaggers. ...... .............. 120 90
Surries 40 90
Top Spring Wagons lis 90
Open Spring Wagons 100 90
B~uckboards. 45 90
Secondhand Buggies Of all Kinds
at prices to suit purchasers. Especial
attention paid to repairing. Repaint-
ing old work from $5.0 90 to $1,000, first
class. We use the best of paints and
varnishes. Please call and see US be-
fore going elsewhere.
HENRY
North Cherry & West Somers Streets,
mar26-tfJ EATON, OHIO.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-03-11
ASSIGNEES' SALE
REAL ESTATE,

James Sayler and G. H. Edison, Preble Co.,
Assignees of James Haston, Ohio, Pro-
Plaintiffs, bate Court
against
Jas. Haston ct al, Defendants.
RY VIRTUE OF AN ALIAS ORDER OF
~ sale issued by the Probate Court Of Pre-
BILE county, Ohio, we will sell at public sale,
upon the premises, on