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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-04-14
CHAPTER v.

When I met Sir Elmu nd in the morn
ing, | told him that my partners had
agreed with me to alter the clause in the
agreement, though we had not yet de-
cidcd in what manner.
II am glad to hear it," he said: "any-
thing will be better than that agreement
as it stands"
Edith came down late to breakfast.
She looked pale and said she had over-
slept herself.
For the first time in your life, l be-
lieve," said Sir Edmund. You did not
fail asleep quite SO readily as usual-
hey?" he asked. smiling.
II could not sleep she answered. but
so gravcly that ! saw it was not from the
cause the baronet implied-the love that
had kept me awake; and then She added,
II nave been terribly frightened"
We looked at her in establishment ard
anxiety.
II will tell you all about it," she con
tinued, because you may be able to eX-
PLAIN what pcrplexes me, and that will be
a great relief"
She paused, AS if to collect her thoughts
and then said:
Il was nearly asleep when ] noticed a
sound coming from the window. twas
us if someone was rappinG upon the glass
not loudly or quickly, but softly, as
though with the tip of the finger. and at
intervals. ! might have counted twenty
or thirty between one tap and the next.
| took little notice of ii at first, thinking
! that as j had left the window partly open
it might be the wind moving the Vene-
tian hind; but after awhile, the persistent
tap-tap-tap irritated me. | rose and
lit the candle, then | went to the win
dow. The lattice was just as | had left
it. The blind hung perfectly motionless.
| drew it up and looked out. There was
a gray mist everywhere. Not a breath
Of air stirred; the flame of the candle
had been closed. let down the blind.
and listened; there was not the slightest
sound"
- moth on the ceiling" said Sir Ed
mund: they have Worried me in the
same manner. Then you get q light, and
the thing stops"
Hold on, we amt hecred the last on
it. ! kin see said the Judge. looking at
Miss Lasccllcs intently. his shaggy brows
bent over his quick eyes.
II explained it as YOU do, papa. | put
out the light, and tried to sleep. heard
no sound fol- quite ten minutes, / think,
and then again that soft, slow tap-tap--
tap came from the windOw--thc same
sound, with the same long interval be-
tween them. Ii was not like the beat of
n moths wing. 1t was like nothing but
the touch of a human finger. But ] tried
TO think it was an insect in the wall--thc
insect that is called the death watch
And | did my Test to take no notice of il,
but / could not help hearing it: and after
a time | grew frightened, and the sound
grew dreadful in my ears. 1t became
nnNldurable. could not lie there listen
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-04-14

A lawyer told this story of another
prominent Concord lawyer, now dead,
tie other day: An old man was on
the witness-stand and was being cross
examined by the lawyer alluded to.
You say you L n doctor, SIR"
Yes sir; yes, sir" What kind OF a
d~octor?' II makes 'intmcnt, sir. l
makes 'intmcnt." Whats your ONT
ment good forp" ''It's good to rub on
the head TO strengthen the mind"
"What effect would it have if you were
to rub some Of it on my headf' None
at all, Sir. none at all. We have to
have something to statt with.'-Con-
cord. IN. H.. Monitor.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-18

Mr.. Geo. Fl. Vincent, son of Bishop
Vincent, spoke to a small but appre.
ciative audience at the Disciple Church
in this city, on Friday evening last,
the work of the Chautauqua Literary
and Scientific Circle. He exhibited in
a lucid manner the position the C. l..
8. @. occupies in the educational, lit
erary and social field, which appears
to be by no means Insignificant. The
Circle is organized on the general plan
of a college, having four years course
of prescribed study and examinations.
To the person who has time and incli-
nation, it opens field of profound
study almost equal to the college, while
busy people find means of occupying
prefitably the few spare moments of
leisure as they fly. The Circle is also
calculated to prevent the growth of
evil. by the law. of substitution, by
affording profitable social enjoyment
and pleasant source of conversation.
Mr.Vincent is gentleman of Amer
lean physfqae; has a rich, mellow
voice. pleasing address, and q deep
undertone of natural wit, which serves
him well before an audience. Quere,
Is he "That Boy" In his fathers lee
ture on the, same subject?
To Local Circles of the G. L. 8. G.
that wish toicreate little more en-.
thusiasm in their work, we heartily
recommend Mr.. Vincent.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-18
CHEAP DAY.

Mondays are our Cheap Days, Ten
per cent. off always on Monday /; other
days Domestic paper pattern given
to every one who purchases 50 worth
of goods at our store. We show by far
the largest assortment Of Millinery of
of any store in the city. The attrac.
ton that thrOngs our store is not 80
much our low pricee as the new, stylish
and artistic manner of trina ming. Our
stock of Millinery is SO different from
what la found in other stores that ladies
of taste appreciate our efforts By call
ing on US you will save money being
free from rent we give our customers
this advantage. Our stock of fancy
goods is complete. Please give us 6
call and we will do you good.
Compliments of the season to all.
MRS. II. K. VANMETER,
81 West Main ST., RayennA.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-18
mrs. Christina Fletcher Alcora

Mrs. Christina Fletcher AlcOrH
Died in Charity Hospital, Cleveland
Wednesday morning, Oct 10th, 1898
of structure of the bowel at the signoid
flexure, in the forty fourth year of her
age. She was born in Ravenna. Ohio,
Feb. Goth, 1S45. Her maiden name
was Christina Fletcher. She was mar
ried to DIR. A. w. Alcorn Feb. oath,
1854. In the same year she with her
husband united with the Congrega-
tional Church of this city. Through
her whole life she was the dutiful,
faithful and true daughter, sister, wife
and friend. OF a quiet, peaceful and
unselti al disposition, her ambition was
to make her own home comfortable
and happy, and to do all in her power
for the good of others. Her benevo
lent dispo ition was manifested largely
through the Church, of which she has
been fo- twenty -four years one of the
most loyal and helpful members. No
call for sympathy, service or money
came to hor in vain. She was always
ready to hear the cry of the needy, and
denying herself to help such was to
her more q pleasure than a burden.
Though not herself q mother she has
been all that a mother could have been
to family of four orphaned children.
who now mourn her loss and rise up
to call her blessed.
In the words of DIR. Lyman Beecher
over the loss of the wife of his youth.
her husband can say that he 10 at q loss
whether to give himself to sorrow and
mourning over her departure or to re-
joice and give thanks that he was al
lowed to enjoy her companionship 30
long.
She died as she had lived, in q full |
of future life of happiness |
through Christ her Savior. Almost
the last words her pastor heard her |
utter as he prayed with her just before
leaving her home for the hospital
where she died, were THY will be
DONE"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-18

Mr., VIM. Fox, one of Portage coun-
ty's most enterprising and successful
farmers, conducts his business on the
correct principle that only the best
results are to be obtained through the
medium of intelligence and enlight
ened experience in choice and posses
sion Of that which is capable of pro
ducing such results. On Saturday last
he received two hundred Michigan
ewes and wethers, purchased for him
by Mr.. II. Monroe, they in charge OF
their purchaser, being placed upon his
farm in Charlestown the evening OF
that day. Those experienced in sheep
industry pronounce the Michigan, all
things considered, the preferable breed.
Mr.. Fox prides himself in the posses
sion of this exceptionally fine lot OF
sheep, which ranks with the best to
be found in the State.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-18
Many Thanks

To my kindred and friends, who so kindly
ministered to my beloved wife in her violent
sickness, who watched with me at her " lifes
last ebb. who wept with me in sorrows deepest
gloom. who spoke the consoling words. who
sang the hopeful songs. and who SO tastefully
dressed and laid away all that remains of my
darling TINA. A. w. ALCORN.
OCT r6 '88
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-18
Marriage licenses.

John o. Beans and Miss Clara B. Merideth
Atwater : -3't - -
Valentile Miller and Miss Anna Goodyear,
Rootstown. -.:s d
Henry H. Ward and Miss Emma A Bogue
Rootstown.
Frenzy J. Furgeson and Miss Elizabeth Brad
field, Franklin,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-18
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming SO well
known and so popular as to need no
special mention. All who have used
Electric Bitters sing the same song OF
praise.-A purer medicine does not
exist and it is guaranteed to do all that
ia claimed. Electric Bitters will cure
ali diseases Of the Liver and Kidneys
will remove pimples. boils, salt rheum
and other affections caused by impure
blood. Will drive Malaria from the
system and prevent as we'll as cur. all
Malarial fevers. For cure of headache
constipation and indigestion, try Elec
tric Bitiers. Entire satisfaction guar
aatesd or money refunded. Price 81
cents, and 81 per bottle, at w. T. arts
drug store.
For COED shave go to the Etni
1ox,sa Barber Shop.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-18
For School Books, Tablets. &C., go to
Mrs. E. A Scriptures.

The following are the officers of the Cemetery
Association the present year: Pres, Mrs. R.
Smith; Vice Pres. Mrs. R. Beecher; Sec and
Treas, Emma Scripture Ex. CON-, Mesdames
M. H. LOOMS, Philo King, S. K. Slaughter, L.
L. Sample. ]. J. Richardson. L. H. Bean, Sarah
Olmstead, Eva l.. Clements. c. A. Beckley and
Miss Lottie Leffingwell
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-18
G. A. MYERS
Rncklan,s Arnicasalve.

The REST SALvE in the world for
outs, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum,
fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chill
blains, corns, and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures piles. 1t Is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, OF
meney refunded. Price 25 cents per
hog. For sale by @. P. Reed. Ravenns
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-18
ConaDlete.

Our stock of Dry Goods is now full.
We must say we never had larger,
better assorted or cheaper stock to se-
lect from. Please. call and look
through our stock and get prices.
N. CONVERSE q Son.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-18

List of letters remaining in the Post
Office Oct. II, 1888.
Miss Matte Clark, H. H. Coe, A E. Loomis
J. A. Lawrence, Miss Mary Lackey. Miss Jane
Mia, B. F. w. Price, Mrs A. E. Sidell, Mrs.
Charlotte Thompson.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-18

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
E~tate of John Dussel, deceased.
THE undersigned have been appointed and
L qualified as executors of the estate of John
Dussel. late OF Randolph. Portage County Ohio,
deceased.
Dated this 18th day of October. A. D. 1893
PETER l.. DUSSEL.
JOHN DUSSEI.
Attest: C. d. INGELL. Probate Judge. 1851
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-18
Times for Holding Circuit Court,
A. D., 1880.

Times for Holding Circuit Court,
A. D., 1880.
STATE OF OHIO, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
TT is ordered that the terms of the Circuit
l. Court of the several counties in said ircuit
COLUMBIANA COUNTY,
On the 18th day of January
And the 18th day of September,
CARROLL COUNTY,
On the 22nd day of January
And the 25th day of September.
.,,,. LAKE COUNTY,
On the 29th day of January
And the4th day of October,
''-s 'd aRAUGA COUNTY.
on fhe 18th day of February
And ths Ast day of October.
an AsHTABULA COUNTY,
On the llIh day of February
. And the 18th day OF October.
@'h sPORTAGECoUNTY.
On the 18th day of March
And the 6th day of November.
&MAHoNING COUNTY.
On the 18th day of March
And the End day of October.
TRUMBULL COUNTY.
On the 3Oth day of April
And the llth day of November.
JEFFERSON COUNTY,
On the 14th day of May
And the 10th day of November.
HARRISON COUNTY.
On the 2lst day of May
And the 26th day of November.
NOBLE COUNTY.
On the 2sth day of May
And the 3rd day of December.
GUERNSEY COUNTY,
On the 3lst day of May
And the 5th day of December
BELMONT COUNTY.
On the 4th day of June
And the 10th day of December.
Said terms to begin at o'clock, a. m.
WILLIAM H. FRAZIER
HAMILTON B. WOODBURY.. Judges.
PETER A. LAUBfE.
September ,lSSS. $3.50
THE STATE OF OHIO,
PORTAGE COUNTY,
A. E. SEATON, Ilerk of the Circuit Court,
ls within and for the County of Portage
do hereby certify that the foregoing is full.
true and correct copy of the order fixing the
times of the holding of Circuit Court in the
several counties of the Seventh Judicial Circuit
In the year 1889 as made by the judges of said
thereof.
WITNESS my hand as clerk of said Cir
[sEAL] cult Court and the seal thereof at
Ravenna, o., this Sth day of October,
A. D., 1888,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-18

Given under my hand. at Ravenna, this sth
day of OctoberI 4. ID. 1885,
h. T SHELDON, Sheriff
(l060) Portage County. Ohio.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-18
mrs. /. \. PARSONS
OCT. 3rd, 1888.

AS we did not enter any hats or
bonnets at the Fair, or make any dis
play whatever, We now very cordially
invite you 10 call at our store No. 8.
Reeds Opera Block, and at least look
through the finest stock of Millinery
we have ever had the pleasure of show
ing you. Some of the popular colors
shown this season are Greens, Browns
Gobelins and Boreal...
A charming fea, ure is the unique
little fancy velvet round hats, very
artistically adorned with lovely feather
bandeaux.
We solicit share of your patronage
ana KNOW WE CAN PLEASE YOU. You
will find our prices moderate and our
goods as represented.
Very respectfully,
MRS. A. iii. PA ARSONS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-18
MARRIED.

WARD-BOGUE October 18th, 1883, by Rev
Andrew Wilson. at his residence, Henry H
Ward and Miss Emma A. Bogue, both OF
Rootstown.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-18
Thurman Club.

A regular meeting of the Thurman
Club will be held on FRIDAY EVE
MING, OcT 10th, 1888, at 8 O'Clock,
At the Town Hall.
L 4. sIDDALL, ESQ,
will address the Club.
Let every member be present.
G. A. MYERS, Sec.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-18
NoTTCH

NOTICE.
Y UCY HELPAAN, who resides at Atwater
A Station. Portage County. Ohio. will take
notice thatJ L. Helpman, on the 9TH day of
October 1873. fled his petition in the Common
Pleas Court of Oneida county, n. Y, against
+ her charging her with extreme cruelty and
gross neglect of duty, and praying to be di-
v orced, Said petition will stand for trial in
aid Court next after six weeks from this date.
otober ath. 1SS8 Al. C0NaER
1060-sW Att,Y for petitioner.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-18
WHAT IS IT?

Sag, Ttcitt, sObGt IS 1T goa are
running In the Little Block?
Is it q Bakery, BdSGr, Fyve
and Ten -CrOcEerg-
Notion or Tariety Store?
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-18
PIANOS and ORGANS.

We are now making easy terms and ex-
ceedingly loIx prices Also, show the finest
stDok of PfnuOs and Organs In the >tate.
; we are the Northern Ohio Agents for
DECKER Bro. PIANOS;
b. DREHER's (Patentl & g
KRANICH & BACH
ssrERLING2 81"
NEwBF&EvANs'
WORCesFrR and L0RING and BLAKEs
Patent) ORGANS. New Organs $500 per
month
Write for free Catalogue and reformation.
B DREHER L SONS,
347 superio T. CLEVELAND, d.
lGsu- N. H OLIN. Agent, Kent. Ohio
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-18

lin, Crockery, Glass Ware-Oh yes. Ii will
make you smile at the Good Goods and low
Prices at my WHAT Is 1T or Variety Store.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-18

For coed shave go to the Etns
House Barber Shop.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-18

"W HAT IS IY@
II you want the pest Bread. Buns Cakes or
candies, In Ravenna. call ON me at the Little
Block. ~
KHAT TO TT
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-18

accordance with their purpose to take
up their residence in that city his wife
will accompany him, Mr.. Converse
having q house in waiting for their
occupancy in housekeeping" upon
their arrival. The best wishes of their
many Ravenna friends follow them to
their new home.
The Studio of the Ravenna Art
School opens today (rhursdsy). Miss
Mary Foster has on exhibition china
decorated in Royal Worcester, Doul.
ton, and Sevres, done under the best
Berlin artists.
Four new studies in oil give Beverly
Harbor, Early Rising, Mt. Belmont
Fredonia Mts., and Kingstcn Mead
ows-all pleasing subjects, and design
ed specially for copy.
The afternoon of each Thursday will
be DEVOTED to instruction in thess
branches. as well as Tapestry, Water
Color, Charcoal Drawing, and Pastel
One evening last week Mr.. McManus
| Ijanitor at the Court House, having oc
casion to be off duty, Prosecutor Max
son kindly offered to attend to lockin,
up at night. Having finished his worl
the gentleman went the rounds ant
fastened up everything securely, ant
stepped across to the Etna House Office
where, some slime after, Judge John
son Joined him and commenced max
ing some remarks not very compli
mentary to the janitor, who, he said
had locked him in the Court Hous
and gone off home with the keys, 8
that he (the Judge) was obliged to csl
la policeman to help him out at th
window. by George, Judge, ths
was me-" said Msxson, and proceede
to explain matters to his Honor's sal
! sfaction.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-06
The Jews of Cochin.

AT the time Of Lord Connemara's visit the
white and black Jews of Cochin, who pretend
to have settled there since the destruction of
the temple of Jerusalem, were holding the
Feast of Tabernacles. 1.-The women of the
white Jews are extremely fair and their skins
look dazzlingly white by contrast with the
black and bamboo colored population around
them. They dress in fantastic robes with
gay cloths about their heads and golden
coins about their neclSs, and hook like a GER
tain class of Bagdadis and of Arabs of mixed
blood, such as you may see at Bussorah OIL
the City of the Caliphs. Their appearance
is most striking and can hardly be likened to
any more well known class of womankind.
They keep up some sort of connection with
Jerusalem. Two men from the holy city sat
close beside us while the sacred books of
Moses were beng unwound from the interior
of silver cylinders capped by erections like
imperial crowns. The walls were hung with
yellow satin, and hundreds of cocoanut oil
lights burned in the small synagogue, inten-
styling a thousandfold the hot, steamy and
oppressive atmosphere with which the
Malabar coast pays for 1.-THE fatal gift of
beauty New York Star.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-06

Justice Halves fined Mrs. Burton 81
and costs yesterday for using abusive
language to Mrs. Fowler.
A warrant was sw orn out before Mag
strate Bennett this morning charging
Theodore Holdorf with the larceny of a
water spaniel dog from Clarence ID.
Wells. Trial was postponed until to-
morrow.
Officers Gary and ladders had lively
run after stray COW this morning, but
they finally lassoed the bovine and inn
pounded her. Between unrestrained cat.
tie and unrestrained champion cock
tails" the lot of Rock Island policeman
is not happy one. 1t is understood
that ladders and Cary are practicing
with view of deserving the policeman's
club for base hall club. They would
make good battery. surely.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-06
NOT ENTIRELY LEFT.

The Outlook for Hennepin Not so Had
AZ ed---Appropriations for
New survey.
The report that the Hennepin canal en-
terprise was smashed by the house com
mittee on railways and canals as given
few days ago, was "too previous
Through the efforts Of Congressman
Hayes, Henderson and Plumb, the CONS
mittees smashing hand was stayed and
the majority of the committee brought
around to see the injustice of their
course.
The report of the committee was pre-
2ented "Wednesday. 1t favors another
survey for the canal aud appropriates
$50, 600 for the purpose. A telegram
says "the bill will be called up when the
committee on railways and canals is
given day for the consideration of its
bills, but that will hardly be before the
tariff bill is out of the way" Anoth'
err telegram says that the majority
of the committee Opposed an appropria'
ton to begin work on the canal" hold
ing that the previous surveys had been
too inadequate in particulars concerning
government interests and advantages in
the enterprise. 1t will be remembered
that the report OF the commission sE-
pointed two years ago to investigate and
report MS to this matter, spoke of this de
feet in their report.
A ie>survey of the line of the canal
can not fail being of great benefit to the
cause in which so many people of the
northwest have been Interested for TWEEN
.y years at least. Previous surveys APP
pear to have been made in adverse inter-
sst, somehow, and reports so mixed with
,xtraneous matters that they prejudiced
he minds of congressman.