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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-12-21

An when the rascal turned to fight he jest lam
basted him
An used him up most scandalous, did Big
Mouth Jim.
The fun of the whole bizness was that old man
Thomas swore
That Jim Was right in all he did, an wouldn't
bounce him, nor
Allow him to be put upon or bullyraseed agin
But perfection wasn't needed, for nobody cared
to win
Distinction as the second man as Big Mouth
had licked;
So Jim went on .a-workin' like before he ever
An everybody stood in awe an much respected
him,
An the world begin to brighten up fer Big Mouth
Jim.
Then oae day oil Mis- Thomas. who Was watchin'
things quits sly,
Give Jim q kind O. gentle hint-a twinkle in her
eye
An Jim, who hadn't never hoped to have Q word
to say,
Was made to sorter realize his love Want
throwed away;
He couldn't scarce believe II, but he braced his
nerve and went
To Jennie. an he told her how he loved her. all
content
To Jest say nothin' an be round where she might
smile on him,
But now he hoped she d be the wife Of Big Mouth
Jim.
An Jeunie-wen, If you're . man. you know
now women are:
When loves weighed in the balance they amt
jooktn vary far
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-12-21

Smoke the best-.Tansin's Punch" Cigar.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-12-21

Iw fancy 49, an besuty-whst thsy wsnss .
good plain man; 90,
They amt e-hndin' nary fault with NeSoIes
general plan.
The rest Of # all happened like story or
play:
The weddin' was all reglar in the good oad-fash-
toned way,
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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-09-04
WINDHAM.

Correspondence.
The Republican caucus first pledged the del
egates for E. S. Woodwork for Representative
and then proceeded to ballot. the usual dele
gates being chosen We understand however,
some of them were not Wood orth men, but he
got there all the same.
The Portage Co. Democrats would make no
mistake if they nominate John B, Harrison or
Frank n. Snow. for Treasurer.
The Prohibitionists will meet Friday eve
ming, Sept 9th. to nominate a real estate assess
or. and attend to other business.
There will be change in the pastorate Of tie
Methodist Church at the annual Conference,
which meets in Massillon, Sept. 25th.
There was a large attendance at the Messen-
ger reunion last Thursday. Mrs. Nj. Stuart, of
Ravenna, was among the number present from
abroad. James Dunn. of Garrettsville, was
chosen President for the next reunion.
The Higleys and AlfordJ are making grand
preparations for their reunion, which occurs at
A. NJ. Higley's. Thursday. September 9Th.
Mrs. Phebe West. widow of Oliver West, and
her granddaughter, of ittsield. are visiting
in town. She was Messenger and formerly
lived in Windham.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-09-04

Mr.. Burt Foote. which occurred on Thursday
last. after several days sickness. of typhoid
fever, aged 2s years. He leaves a young wife
to mourn his departure. His remains were de-
posted in the Olin burial plot in streetsboro.
Services at the Center Saturday
Henry Sanford's house is much improved in
appearance by a fresh coat of bright colors,
spread by Sphinx, the artist.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. o. Pierce started Monday
night for drive to Coneautville. Pa, to be
gone ten days. to visit the old home of Mr..
Pierce
Chas. Meggs writes us from the Soldiers
Home at Sandusky. that his health is much i'm
proved Stree he arrived there. and he is very
much pleased with his new home
Mantua was well represented at the Pioneer
Picnic held at Pundersen's Pond-ahl excu &c
me. Emerald Lake. should have said, on tie
3Uth ult.
Mary. the six years old daughter of Arthur
Mills, had a severe cash cut in her forehead by
coming in contact with the heels of a colt last
Thursday. DIR. Wilcox dressed the wound and
! she is on the road to recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs David Alger were absent for a
couple of days last week. attending the mar.
riage services of Rev. Norris. at Mogadore.
Their daughter Hazel Kirk attended to the
domestic department duriug their absence.
The Plums held their annual visit and euoi
contest at the residence of the Town Clerk, D
A. Plum. on Wednesday of last week. Fai
weather. crowded la wn and good time. That
all.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-09-04
TO OUR NEIGysRessS.

The question is often asked by our
neighbors " Where, L wonder, can I
get a pure stimulant?" It is fact that
there is scarcely a roof under which
you cannot find stimulant of some
kind. Old people prolong life with it;
sick people have it to sustain life; well
people may and do use it to make life
more enjoyable, but where will we ad-
wise our readers to buy il? We Iearp
from the most reliable source that
Max Klein is one of the most popular
and respected citizens of this country.
AT bis home bis word is taken un-
hesitatingly. To him we can cheerfulIy
recommend our readers for anything
in the liquor line. He authorizes US to
say that for $l.00you can buy one quart
six year old rye, or six quarts for $5 90.
His "Silver Age" at $3.50 per quart is
without doubt the best whskey
known. Send for price list and com
plete catalogue. His address is, Max
Klein, 80 Federal St., Allegheny, Pa.
-Menti0n this Paper.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-09-04
The Platform I.

l, The Democracy of Ohio in convention assem-
bled. approve the declaration of principles made
by the National Democracy in St. Louis in 1858.
and especially the part of it demanding reduction
of tariff taxes. We will continue the battle for
tariff reform until the of the people is tri-
umphant.
2. We regard trusts. in whatever form organ
ized as the legitimate result of the present tariff
system. and we demand the repeal of all tariff
taxes that enable them to extort from the reople
exorbitant prices for the products they control.
8. We again acknowledge the great debt of
gratitude the nation to the heroes of the late
war; and we declare in favor of just, liberal and
equitable pension laws.
A. We denounce the Repepublican adminstra-
tion for its repeated violation of its pledges in be-
half of civil service reform.
S. We denounce the present state adminstra-
fion as the most partizan. demoralizing and ex-
travagant in our history. We invite the careful
investigation of all citizens into our financial
affairs as shown by the official records.
6. We protest against the repeated enactment
of laws vesting the appointing power in the gov
ernor enabling him to control the local boards
of our leading Cities which, depriving them of
self-government constructs a vast political ma
chine that is at all times dangerous, and in the
hands of partizan chief executive has become a
positive menance to the people of the state.
T. Tho nomination of the governor of Ohio for
q third term, in violation of all precendent. by
the notorious and disgraceful use of patronage at
his command is an outrage against the people
and should be rebuked at the polls.
s. We heartily favor home rule in ireland, we
demand it also for Ohio. While tavoring all
laws that sacredly protect the ballot box and the
honest voter demand the enactment of laws
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-09-04

Mrs. Harriet J. Dickinson died at her home In
the eastern part of this township. at l o'clock.
Thursday morning, after prOtracted sica ness of
consumption. aged 81 years.
Mrs. Dickinson was born April 2Srd. 1882. her
maiden name being Watkins. and was married to
W. p. Dickinson in November, 1857, at Randolph,
this county and with her husband and family
lived at her last place of residence for the past 13
years. She is survived by her husband and one
son, Herman B.. a practicing lawyer of this city,
and four daughters. Grace G.. Harriet E., Percie
S. and Fannie P. her second daughter, Mae L.
having passed from this life the 2Srd of last April
the birthday of the mother.
In early life Mrs. Dickinson became a follower
of her Divine Master first uniting with The Meth
odist Church, and subsequently transferring her
mem bership to the Congregational Church. Her
entire life has been that of the quiet, consistent
christian. devotirg herself to the performance of
the duties incumbent upon her Il wife, mother,
| friend and christian. and she has bequeathed to
| her family and to the world a beautiful example
of earnest piety, the emory of which will be
most sacred to the sorrowing hearts. and benef-
cial to all within the radius of its influence
| Her funeral was held Saturday. at O'Clock p.
m from the family home Rev s. W. Meek off
ciating Her remains were placed in the vault at
Maple Grove cemetery. to await their final com
initial to their last resting place.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-09-04
RANDOLPH.
COrreSDOndence.

Correspondence.
The Republicans held " rousing'' caucus last
Friday night with about dozen OF the faith
full present. After nomina:in everyone pres
ent tor delegates to the county convention, the
nominees Withdrew. one by one, until the re-
quisite number, seven, remained. township
committee was then elected and the farcial
proceeding was ut an end.
Randolph Justice Courts were lively last
week. Zenas Brockett was arrested for assault
and battery on his wife, and waving examina-
tion, was bound over to Common Pleas. He
was again arrested as a drunk. plead guilty
and was fined IS and costs. Jake Matti was
then arrested. at his instance, for assault and
battery on him. and found not guilty.
Born. to Mr.. and Mrs. Checkley Palmer. last
week, a son
Miss Mary Riediuger returned Friday night
from short visit TO friends in Wadsworth
She was accompanied by Mrs Kellar, of Hart
vile.
Messrs. Loesch & Simison arrived from Mich
igan Saturday night. with car load of fine
lambs, which they bought in that State Mr
ii. y. Hutson is also engaged in ship, ing sheep
from there.
The al. 4 Sunday School class taught by Mr..
Perkins picn1ced at Silver Lake Saturday, All
the good times incident to such occasions are
reported,
A select party was given by the Misses Ladd
in honor OF their friend. Miss Mills. last W ed
nesday evening. Only the elite of town were
invited. and const quently the outside scrub''
| mOurners are numerous.
Rev. Cotton delivered a temperance lecture
| at the Disciple Church. Sunday night. to a COM
| paratively small but highly appreciatiye audi
| ence It was an excel ent discourse.
Jake Matti raised his new barn last Thurs
| day. d. B. Davis and gang are doing the work
Miss Eva Meacham is very low. presumably
| with consumption.
| Potato dIggers are now busily at work. A
| light yield seems to be the result Of dry sea.
son. By the way, what revolution has taken
place during the past few years in the manner
of tending and harpesting'this ciop The i'm
proved planters and diggers render the labor
of caring for potato crop comparatively light
Most of the land in Randolph seems well adapt
ed to growing this crop, and each year finds
greater acreage bearing potatoes. Perhaps the
largest fields this year aIe those tended by III
y. us; in and Albert K reinberg.
Miss Genevra Boyle. of Mt. Union, spen
| Sunday with Miss Cora Brockett.
Nain is badly needed here, but farmers have
never had a bet er time to cure and care fo
| their clover seed than this year. Some of it Il
tareshed, but considerable portion is stored
in barns and stacked to be threshed next win
ter. Those who have threshed report a ligh
yield.
Miss Carrie WLeelock, whose serious Hines
we mentioned some time since, is az in con
valescent and in u fair way to recover,
Miss Fannie Ladd met with very painiu
and perhaps a very serious accident few day
since. being hit in the eye by a green grape
thrown at her in SPORT The eye is quite bad
hurt and very painful, and it is far from i'm
possible that she may never have the use of i
again.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-09-04

REruaN SAME EACH MONTH.
This eminent German specialist from Berlin
positively cures all diseases of the Eye, Ear,
Nose Throat and Lungs after all others fail. He
has cured more cases of Blindness, Deafness,
Catarrh, Throat and Lung Diseases than any
living physician.
as Granulated Lids, Chronic Inflammation of
the Lids, of the Iris, of the ChOroid, of the Ret
ina; Chronic Ulcerations, SpasmS of the Lids,
the Cheeks, Day and Night Blindness, Purulent
or Mattering Sore Eyes, GonOrrhoeal Ophthal-
mia, Red Blotches OF Brown ones on the Ball.
Phlyctenular Ophthalmia, Opacities or Milk
White Spots on the Eye, Glancoma or Cupping
of the Nerve, Amauross. Falling out of Lashes,
Sores, RedneSS of Edges of Lids and Eyes, and all
other diseases to which the eye or its appendages
are liable, positive and rapid cure guaranteed.
Ear Troubles are cured by DR.. Salm in an
astonlshlngly quick time: He VIII relieve you
OF all roaring, kissing and ringing noises. heavi
ness, itching, pain, running of the ear; will
will insert Artificial Ear Drums of his own in
ventiOn with astonsshingly gratifying results.
NoSe.-Dr. Salm has paid particular atten-
the worst cases of CATARRH. even if the
bones have partly been eaten up; removes po-
lypusby his now method, without pain; restores
the sense of smell and taste, and removes fetid
odor as result of Catarrh in one setting.
Diseases OF the Throat and Lungs
are cured, and more astonishingly good results
have been obtained by DR.. Saim than by any
other physician in the world. He will remove
Tonsils without pain and loss of blood. Will
cure your liberated or granulated sore throat;
restore your lost or cracked voice as good as
ever; guarantee also to cure Hay Fever, Asth-
ma, Bronchitis, Winter and Chronic Coughs,
DR.. Salm has on his record books cases of Con-
sumption which came to him with one lung or
parts OF one gone; He has by his treatment
healed up the cavities in their lungs, and the
patients now bid fair to outlive any one with
two lungs.
sultation and examination FREE. Address an
communications to DR., M0RITZ sALM,
Columbus QRiQs A
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-09-04

Council held its regular session Mon.
day evening, with all the members
present excepting Mr.. Clewell. May
or HOlcomb was in the chair and So,
licitor Cole took his accustomed seat
by the window, quietly enjoying the
fine aroma of choice Havana. The
minutes of the last session are presum-
ed to be correct as they were not read
the prevailing practice at these meet.
ings. The pay ordinance was passed
under a suspension of the rules and
the report from the Chief of the fire
department approved, which showed
everything to be o. K. with but one
fire during August. The waterworks
report was also read and approved
showing the August receipts to have
been 1888 35, which, with the balan ee
on hand at the first of the month
amounts to $372.73. The disburse
ments were $3l7O4. leaving a present
balance of $5569 The Mayor called
attention to the meeting of the two
committees in his Office during the af
ternoon, an account of which appears
in another column of the Press, sfter
which the Council discussed the side
walk question for few minutes, de,
voting their attention mainly to the
condition of the one on the north side
of the Etna Hotel, which needs repair.
ing. and the idea was suggested that it
be widened. No action was taken.
however, and Council adjourned its
session to Friday evening next.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-09-04
RooTsrOwN
Correspondence.

Rev. /. j Harris. of Newton Falls. was in town
few days last week and preached in the NJ. E.
Church on Sunday. Mr.. Harris was formerly a
pastor of this Church. and his many friends are
glad to see him so well. The Sunday School of
this Church will hold their annual Picnic Satur-
day of this week. at Muzzy Pond.
As September comes our teachers begin to de-
part for the places where they are engaged to
teach this year. Miss Minnie Z. Deming goes to
Wabash. Ind. Miss Carrie CLARK to Huntingdon.
Pa. Miss Cora Clark to Nebraska.
Our own schools begun yesterday.
Geo. W. Bow and wife and IL. F. Hudson and
wife are taking in the State Fair at Columbus. O.
this week.
Judging from the amount of fertilizers that are
being shipped in and sold. our people expect to
raise good crop of wheat next year.
Everybody is getting ready for the Pioneer
Picnic next week Wednesday.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-09-04

Think of praying '' Hallowed be
Thy name" and then voting to license
the liquor traffic, which causes Gods
name to be continually blasphemed /;
"Thy will be DONE" and then voting
that it shall not be done " Lead us
not into temptation, and then voting
to place temptation in everyOnes path !;
" Deliver Us from evil" and then vo
ting for the greatest of evils, if so be
that little money may come to the
town treasurer "Give us this day our
daily bread" and voting to license
that which takes bread from thousands
OF starving children,-[r Christian Ma
ton.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-09-04
81 .iNTU \.

Correspondence
There is a brilliant opportunity for some of
our business. wealthy. and influential citizens
to gain the hearty cd will of the people by
forming an ASSOCIATE IN having for its object the
construction of a sidewalk between the Corners
and Station. Although tits dry and dusty now
twill soon be wet and muddy. Wonder il ary
along the route have the nerve to start the pro-
ject.
A travelling man tells us that the worst piece
of road between Rootstown and Fairport is the
State road from the Station to the Corners.
Bessie MI cl the little six months old daugh-
ter OF Henry Mich. died Saturday night, after
a few hours sickness. Funeral service at the
Center Monday.
We are called upon to record the death Of
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-09-04
DEMOCRATIC
COUNTY CONVENTION!
Saturday, October 9th, 1880
At Town Hall, Ravenna.

Tho qualified Democratic voters of Portage
County are hereby requested to meet in Delegate
Convention. at the Town Hall. Ravenna. on Sat-
urday, October 5th, 1889. at IL o'clock, M. for
the purpo2e of placing in nomination candidates
for the following offices: l Representative. l
Auditor. Treasurer. l Prosecuting Attorney. !
Commissioner. Infrmary Director. to be voted
for at the ensuing election. and to transact such
other business may come legitimateiy before
the Convention.
> The basis of representation for the several
townships is as follows: One delegate for each
30 votes cast for Grover Cleveland, in 1888. and
one delegate for each fractional part. of Is or
over Upon this basis the delegations from the
townships should ne
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-09-04

WE are trying to find laborer," !"
says the New York Herald, "w no has
had his wages raised in cOnst quence of
the Republican protection policy
When the campaign orators were on
the stump, they poured whole volleYs
of promises into the expectant multi
tude, and predicted that every work
ingman would have something better
than five acres and a mule if their
candidate was elected. Our Office tel
escope is at the service of any one W no
thinks he sees that mule anywhere on
the horizon line.n
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-09-04
The Platform and Ticket.

The Dayton convention was an as-
semblage of men representing an ear
nest, united and enthusiastic DemOc-
racy, whose cause is the peoples cause.
and whose existence is based on the
cardinal principles of equality and
justice, recognizing public Office only
as a public trust, and requiring an ex-
act accounting to the people of the
official conduct of their servants with
whom they entrust the management
of public affairs. There were no petty
differences to adjust between rival fac
tions, no compromises to make in se-
lecting the standard bearers, and no
division of minds in framing and
adopting a platform whose every line
is an enunciation of unrelenting war
fare on the enemies of the people, aud
aboupds in the ringing declarations
dictated by the wisdom and political
virtue of pure Democracy.
The Democratic party raised the
standard of national tariff reform an
der the leadership of that eminent
statesman, Grover Cleveland, and the
DemOc@cy of Ohio have taken no
backward step in the great issue, but
courageously advances to cope with
the allied forces of the high tax theo.
rists and advocates. 1t attacks trusts
as the legitimate result of our present
tariff system, and names the remedy
by demanding the repeal of all tariff
taxes as mere enabling acts for the op-
preston of the people-thus being the
only party that dares to champion the
interests of the people by antagonizing
the immense power of concentrated
wealth, by calling halt in the mon
strous abuses practiced against the
great producing masses.
It calls the Republican party to &C
count for its repeated violations of its
pledges in behalf of civil service re
form, and denounces the present par
tisan, demoralizing, and extravagan
State administration; calls upon the
people to repudiate third-termism in
Ohio, and protests against the Repub
lican laws that enable the Governor tt
control the local boards Of our leading
cities. It recognizes the claims of tn;
soldiers, and declares in favor of liber
al pension laws; favors home rule in
ireland, and demands the same fo
Ohio, sanctioning all laws that sacred
ly protect the ballot box and assur,
honest votes, at the same time demand
ing laws that shall enable our citizen'
10 choose their own servants and con
troll their own affairs.
The platform abounds in the correc
doctrine of popular sovereignty, ar
raging the great Democratic party OF
the side of the people, and opposing i
to the reckless extravaganza and cor
ruption that has characterized the Re
publican administration for so man,
years.
The ticket is composed of able mel
with clean records, and as such, will
receive the support of the intelligen
masses of the State. Already certain
factions of the Republican party ar
sounding the notes of discord anon,
its members. and are preparing to la,
Mr.. Foraker on the shelf. Their par
ty beholds with alarm the unity ap,
earnest enthusiasm of the Democrats
and is apprehensive of the prospective
airing in store for it at the hands O
those who are laboring in behalf o
the people.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-09-04

One of the Randolph Justices, re
Gently elected to Office, .sresided over
his initial jury trial last week. and IN
delivering his charge to the jury, sum
med up his thoughts as follows:
Is Gentlemen of The jury, this is new
businesa for me. You may do as you
like in this case, for there isn't but one
of your Dumber that does not know
more about the case than l do. You
may now retire.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-09-04

Last Thursday, Avery 8 Skilton
filed complaint against his brother.
Royal, and Cassius and Julius Thomp
son, charging them with assault and
battery on him. Cassius plead guilty
and was fined the costs by Justice Beat
ty, amounting to $4 So Julius said,
" not guilty." waived jury trial and
was discharged by the Court, and
thereupon, the prosecuting witness
bscame disgusted and Withdrew his
complaint against his brother, who,
however, appeared the next morning
ready to enter his plea in the matter
Cassius went before Esquire Dickinson
the next day and caused the arrest OF
Avery Skilton on the same charge,
who plead not guilty, waived exami
nation and was bound over to Com.
mon Pleas Court under $50 bail,