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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-01-01
Learning to Think.

In everyday life no fact is more
noticeable than the inability of many
persons to do their own thinking, even
in matters and upon lines wholly with
in range of their intelligence. They
will see a point that is suggested to
them and will at once understand its
bearing on some matter on hand; but
they do not seem to have the faculty or
art of raising points for themselves, and
consequently their action is not as in
telligent as it might be-. If given rule
to work by they will apply it. not only
in season but out of season, and look
amazed if one suggests that, under
special circumstances, they should have
varied their usual procedure. Every
employer and overseer of labor knows
to what extent this is the case. 1t is
the exceptional workman who really
thinks, and who can therefore be trust
ed to suit his action to circumstances.
And SO in nearly every sphere of life;
KIND OF automatism seems to be the
rule, and intelligent self-direction, in
the light OF present facts, more or
less the exception. One is, therefore,
tempted to ask whether in connection
with our system of education, some
gymnastics might not be devised for
the special purpose of teaching the ris-
ing generation to think. The mere
introduction of the natural sciences in
to school and college courses will not
suffice, for the sciences may be taught
with very little intellectual result. Ac-
cording 10 the Popular Science Monthly,
what is needed is to form the habit of
thought in connection with everything,
and without assuming to speak with
authority, we cannot help inclining to
the opinion that this might be done by
every object of thought as
something not complete in itself, but
as requiring, for its proper compre-
hension, to be considered in its rela-
lions to other things.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-01-01
WINDHAM.


At the Congregational S. s.. Dec. 29th, r. B,
Wadsworth was elected Superintendent, F. B.
J agger Assistant; Leda Pennock Secretary, Ar
thur Afford treasurer. Milton Snow Librarian,
Charlie Randall and Mabel Earl Assistants, NJ.
e. Birchard. Choirister. Alice Seymour Organist
At the M. S. S. Saturday evening. Dec. 2sth. L.
b. Reed was elected Superintendent. J. B. Har-
rlson Assistant. Alice Pinney. Sec.. Winnie Res
Ter treas E. G. Belden. Librarian. F. P. Francis
Assistant. Belle Fisher Organist, Lille Chapman
Chorister. BayGs Pfouts Assistant. E. G. Belding,
Ella Spaldinger and Mrs. N. G. Poor Program
Committee for next Review exercises.
Stowell Bryant returns to College at Delaware,
Ohio. Monday, the 30th. He is preparing for the
ministry. He has license to preach. and assisted
In pulpit services last Sabbath morning. at the
M. E. Church.
The Windham Cornet Band furnish dinners for
10 cents at the Farmers Institute. which will lbe
held here Wednesday and Thursday, January
1st and End.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-01-01
SHALER RSVILLE.


correspondence.
The M. E. Sunday School had a very
enjoyable entertainment at their church, last
Tuesday evening. Dec. 24th. The exercises
consisted of singing. declamations. &c., at the
close of which, many handsome and useful
presents were given away.
The little church was filled to overhowing,
and every one went home looking forward te
next Christmas for another such enjoyable time
The M. E. Sunday School elected officers on
the 2ad ult.. for the ensuing year, as follows -
Superintendent, Isaac Tozer; Asst Supt, VIM
Walker; Secretary, Harry 1. Smith; Treasurer,
Loval Gates; Librarian, Maurice Parker; Or
ganist, Eugene Libis; Chorister, Oscar Libis.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-01-01
MARRIED

December 23d. 1889, by Rev. Andrew Wilson. at
his residence, Elton J. Pile and Miss Rose E.
Coffman, of Ravenna.
December a. 1889. by Rev. Andrew Wilson. at
the residence of the parties. Milan E. King and
Miss Erma E. Stevenson. all of Ravenna.
December Is. 1889. by Rev. Andrew Wilson at
his residence, Marvin Fl. Rinehart, of Ravenns,
and Miss Alice P. Smith. of Shalersville-
December &c. 1889. by Rev. Andrew Wilson. at
the residence of the BRIDES parents. in Kent,
Harry L'Hommedieu. of Akron. and Miss Lo-
rens R. Reed, of Kent.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-01-01

MR- BRIcE, without doubt has strong lead
in the senatorial race and gathers fresh strength
every day. No leader deserves so much at the
hands of the Democrat; press of Ohio as Mr..
Brice. After the lamented Tilden. he was fore
most among the leaders of his party in recog-
nizing the claims and inference of the press. He
believes in advancing party interests by spread
ing political literature. II am in favor of
spending money freely in politics. says Mr.,
Brice. to educate the people on ques ions of
political economy. and pay legitimate campaign
expenses. but no farther "
This is right and the Democratic press OF Ohio
should not be slow in giving hearty endorse
ment to this sentiment and the man who gave
it utterance.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-01-01

THE most oblique and refined arti-
fees are being daily employed by the
Republican press to bring into disre
pute the name of CALVIN S. BRICE.
They have been at it now for 10 these
many weeks, and have produced moth
ing beyond what the people were al
ready aware of-the fact that Mr.. Brice
is not poor man. o no, gentlemen,
he is not poor man. He is rich-rich
in honor, integrity, ability. manhood
and true Democracy-and will, when
sent to the U. 8, Senate. put to shame
those who are now maligning him.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-01-01

To offer only the best, has always been the
motto. and is the secret of the popularity of E.
C. Belding in catering to the wants of his pa
irons. Smokers appreciate this fact as indica-
ted by the universal putting" of his choice
Cleveland Travellers = Rising Suns, - Sun
Spots" LaPiccaduras." -" Browns Best" and
other choice brands.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-01-01
Orderof Vestee

Dec. sOth, at G. A. R. Hall. by State Deputy j.
g. Warren, of Cleveland, with q fine charter
list. This Order admits both men and women
o an equal basis. paying weekly benefits not
exceeding $25 per week. and final benefit of
Al 900 In five years, less what may have been
advanced for sickness or accident. and simple
interest from date of such advance. The fol-
lowing ofdcers were elected:
p. Pres, J. H. Oakley; Pres. J. A. Bennett:
Y.P, s. F. Jennings; Sec. d. Knapp; Treas
Rob't Smith; Prelate, J. F. sapp; Guide. F. E.
Collins; l. G., Chas. Marvin; o. G., j. s. Shaw;
Trustees, J. 8. arvin. j NJ. Babb. r -Torpey;
Med. Ex, B. B. Loughead. NJ. d.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-01-01
TAX PAE d.

There is probably few who realize the enor-
nous amount of money annually raid into the U.
S Treasury on both Imported and Domestic
liquors Are you aware that Hax Klein. of
Allegheny, Pa. is large con ributor TO that
funu? Are you posted as to who does one of the
largest business in the liquor line? If not. let
us tell you that Max Klein leads them all-and
why? Because he has long since succeeded in
convincing the people that he :urrishes value
for value. He sells six year old Guckenheimer.
Finch, Over holt and Gibson at 81 O0 per quart.
or six quarts for IS 90 His Silver ge that de-
fes competition at 81 80 each quart bottle.
Wines at so cents per quslt and UPWARD He
ships in neatly packed boxes Send for his
price list and complete catalogue and do not
hesitate to send your order to MAX KLEIN ~
Federal St, Allegheny, Pa.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-01-01

HON. FRANK HURD and Gen. A. V Rice heartily
champion the candidacy of Hon e. S. Brice and
will be at Columbus after Christmas to give per-
sonal attention to the contest They will prove
a tower of strength for the favorite.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-01-01
Walnut Oil.

1t has been discovered that one OF
the most valuable oils used by the old
masters was walnut oil.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-01-01

Novelties! Novelties! Novelties!
AtPARK's. Call and see them.
If you wish to see store full and running
over with beauties for the Holidays. S. call ut
PARKS JRwRLRY STORE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-01-01
FOR = ALE!

4 GOOD SECONDHAND PIANO
l. Used but one year. Would make an elegant
Christmas gift. One Express Wagon, platform
springs. These will be sold cheap.
STANFORD & WRIGHT.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-01-01

Farm for sale at Auction!
January 4th, 1890. at . O'Clock p. m, I will
offer at public sale. the property familiaIly
known as the James Cumins Farm, containing
about seventy-three actes. situated one mile
and half north west of Atwater Station, Ohio.
Appraised at $3.50. Terms. cash.
SAMUEL STRATTON, Admir-,
b. B. DICKINSON. Att'y,l Atwater. Ohio.
Ravenna, Ohio. 11124w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-01-01
N. CONVERSE &SON.
E. Y. LACEY.

A TTORNEY AT LAW. NOTARY PUBLIC
IA and SoLICITOR OF PENSIONS, Office with
Democratic Press, Ravenna, o.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-06
To the Skeptieai.

Dir. Meyer Loeb. the proprietor of the
Golden Eagle, having engaged in another
line of business which requires all his
time and attention, has concluded to re.
tire from the clothing business and to
close ont the entire stock now on hand in
the Golden Eagle clothing store.
This large stock-seven- eighths OF
which is all new. fresh desirable goods
will be slaughtered at half price. In fact
you can buy great many of these goods
at your own price.
To oil those looking for bargains in the
clothing line we would say: now is your
time, as Mr.. Loeb is determined to have
every dollars worth of goods in this
stock sold before Dec. 18th
To satisfy the skeptical $500 have been
deposited in the bank, the same to be paid
TO the Industrial Home association if this
stock and store are not closed up by Jan. /.
Remember, first come, first served
The choicest bargains will go first. Dc
not miss this the greatest bargain sail
ever inaugurated in Rock Island county.
Remember the llace-Gnlden Eagle
clothing store. For prices, see small
bills.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-06
County Buildings.
TRANSFERS


Lucy Reed by executor. to G f
Blakesley, lots and 3. lot So Chicago
or lower sd, $1,000
G E Blakesley to A B Carlson. part of
lots ? and 3. block 35. Chicago or low er
nd to Rock Island, $685..
& f Blskesley To Hamlin Hull, part of
lots 2 and g. block 35. Chicago or lower
al to Rock bland, $500.
Jacob Stewart to Fred Timm, lot Z.
block 4. Jacob Stewards addition to South
Moline. $500.
2-Janette McMsster to Louise NJ Sea,
berg, lot IS. block |, McNsster's second
addition to Rock Island. $3.50
sc NJ and W H Gray To MIG Mills
part Of lot 3. =, II. 2w, by meres and
bounds, 50 500
George Mixter to Frank f Taylor. part
of out lot "a, So. IS, 2w, $500.
F f Rixinger to c F Rixinger 10 of
mel. neg 2l, II. 4w, $50
LYmOn Parsons to B HC)xlGt1, block
IS. subdivision of Spencer Il Cases add,
ton to Rock Island, 50 500.
PROBATE.
8 Guardianship of Sadie Kinney,
minor. Request of minor for the ap
pointment of Bridget Kinney as her
guardian, Letters of guardianship issued
to said Bridget Kinney; bond filed and
approved.
Estate of Sherman o. Elliott. Proof
OF notice of official settlement filed; final
report approved and estate closed and
executor discharged.
LICENSED To WE'D
3-Albert r. Heeuen, Lizzie Groh,
Coe
Emil Kuhr, Chic-go. Johanna
LOrenZen, Moline.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-06

man. of Lynchburg, Va, are at the Har
/ per house and compose an interestin.
portion of the attendance to be at tn,
Deere wedding on Wednesday evening
On Saturday night last the first grand
ball of the employees of the Rock Island
pillow works took place at Armory halt
There were ninety couples present; music
by Bleuers band, and supper at the
Crown restaurant
One Of the most attractive and novel
features of the concert at the Broadway
Presbyterian church next Friday evening
will be the appearance of a native Per
sian dressed in native costume, who will
play on several of the musical instru.
ments used in Persia.
ii. j. Baker, travelling salesman ftr
Darts Sons. was the lucky holder of the
number that drew n suit of clothes al
Hopes on Saturday night last The
number was 3S. He had only paid So
III week-when the suit of clothes
worth S35, fell to his lot.
Quite number of people left by the
G B. & Q for St. LOUIS this morning.
and Others will start tonight by the 7:4C
and :l0-special-traius this evening.
Tuesday the Yelled Prophet will be Wis
ibie. snf those who take the early morn
ing train may not be too late for all the
exercises.
The Thomson Houston company hiss
shipped Car load of material to MIME
apolis from Davenport which WAS 10 have
been used in the latter city in connection
with the electric street railway line.
Pending the trouble with the city coun-
Gil 1t was concluded not to wait for de-
yelopments.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-06
It's Not the Same

1t Is urged in the interests of the pres
ent congressman from this district that a
change At this time would be prelud;cial
TO the interests of the district. The fact
that Mr.. Gest has served two terms is set
forth rs reason why he should continue
in office. The old story to the effect that
congressman is no good until he has
served one term is rehashed and told the
voters of this district in the hope of Sc.
curing for MIR. Gest ballots which his in
dlvidusl merits does not entitle him to.
1t is undoubtedly true that congress,
man who is of any use at all grows more
useful the longer he is rera ned in office
Blu: 1t is difficult tn see how it hits Mr..
Gests case in any way Two terms of
medIocrity are decidedly enough. A
useless man is an Incubus, and although
he stays IN congress twenty years. i:
svsils nothing There is no hope of edu-
eating him to something better.
Many instances are pointed out by Mr..
Gests friends in which congressmen have
been retained for long period of years.
and have become conspicu Gus bv reason
of their creditable deeds. Not one of
these instances in any wise resembles the
case of Mr.. Gest The gentlemen whose
names are mentioned earned the conf
| dence of their constituents at the start
They displayed signal ability. although
| perhaps crude. Even in their first terms
they did not allow 'heir people to be de-
| llberately robbed without at least raising
their voices in protest.
Mr.. Gest's record gives no ground for
the hope that he would nit mately become
| of use to his district Moline Repub3ca,,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-06

An irrlt4ted con tributor to the local re,
publican sheet flies To the defense of Con.
gresham Gest'On account of his failure
to do anything for his district while in
congress excepting the passage of bill
donating an old cannon to the Warsaw
A. post for decorating purposes
and which does not put in appearance
for the simple reason that there are NO
condemned cannon. fact that MIR. GEES,
Was aware of before he introduced his bill
as well as he did afterward Editor Dial
lam goes on at great length to show how,
when and where two or three hundred
congressman had introduced similar
measures before Mr.. Gest succeeded in
catching the eye of Speaker Reed, only to
be informed that the war department was
two or three hundred pieces short ON old
cannon. but was permitted to sail in and
get his name in the Record regardless of
the facts. Hancock County Pilot.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-06
A GALA DAY.
oeiebrating an Important Event in
Davenport Yesterday.
herman Americans Enjoying Them.
Laudabie Comm EN- ora ion
societies ana Private individuals
participating in the Parade and EN-
erciscs

On October 6. 1858. there landed from
the good ship Concord on the eastern
coast of the then comparatively unknown
North America little band of German
immigrants. Thirteen families all told,
they numbered. who only a few weeks be
lore had left their native town of Crefield
To begln their long and perllous Journey
10 The new land. Their coming was on
invitation of VIM. Penn. who on his two
visits TO Germany had learned enough to
enable him to see how valuable such
sturdy. II ttlligent people would he in up-
building what he even hoped would he>
come in time the greatest of all the great
nations of the earth
Upon the arrival of the thirteen fami
lies they were met by Herr Pastorius WHO
had preceded them by several weeks. I'm
mrdiately after landing they proceeded to
the vicinity of Philadelphia. where they
settled ard founded the thriving city of
Germantown. Around the nuc Gus thus
formed there have gathered as he wears
have rolled by, hundreds and thousands
and hundreds of thousands of the best
citizens our nation POSSESSES until they
now number nc less than eight millions
OF souls, or one eighth of our populs-
ton, scattered throughout every state
and territory in the land, furnishing il
with their full proportion of brain and
Drawn and adding 10 the country of their
adoption prosperity, wealth AMI dignity
Appropriately enough the anniversary
OF the event so important in its results
both to Americans and TO the Germans
WAS celebrated in Davenport Yesterday
prominent characteristic, one might al
most say the chief characteristic. of the
German and the German American is his
patriotism. Whether il be NJ home in
the Fatherland or here in the land of his
adoption he is ever ready to fly to the de-
Tense OF his country
The demonstrations are held throupb>
out The country generally.
Early in the afternoon an in IMMENSE pa
rade started from the court house square
and marched through the principal
streets. 1t was composed of he various
German societies. Floats representing
Germany and its social and other features
were in the parade.
In the evening an inviting programme
was given at the Turner hal. at which
Mayor Ficke made an address, followed
by VIM. Rspp. editor of The Illinois
Sadts- ZeituRg. There was music by
Strasser's band and singing. and other III
teresting entertainments. The whole
closed with the singing of the "Star
Spangled Banner
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-06
MAY END Alt RIGHT.
IL IL Thought the street Railway
Company VIII go Ahead.

Ii - Thought the street Railway
Company VIII go Ahead.
The Davenport Democrat is of the op:n-
ion that the trouble between the council
and the Holmes syndicate in that city will
turn out ell right, and publishes the fol
lowing letters concerning the matter:
CHICAGO. Oct 8. 1890-W. d. Peter
sen. Esq. president Davenport Business
Mems association, Davenport, Ia, Dear
Sir:-l am just Informed by our city off
GERS at Davenport that your city council
has passed an ordinance imposing a year
ly tax of $500 on our road for the priyi-
lege of operating same by electricity.
/ My associates and self are much sur
prised at the course adopted, as we had
oeen gwen to understand the citizens of
davenport were anxious for rapid trans
IL. We cannot persuade ourselves that
the council has fully considered (wha.
seems to us) the injustice of the ordi-
nance.
IL cannot be they desire to embarrass
those whose interests are with and of
Davenport.
We were preparing at a great cost to
erect and equip one of the finest electric
railroad plants in the country, and had
hoped TO have given Daven port something
that the citizens would have been proud
of
We trust it will not be presuming, in
view of the very cordial and kind recep.
ION rendered by your association and the
encouragement there given US of your
assistance, TO respectfully lay our cause
before your city council and ask them to
eliminate the Objectionable features of
the ordinance in question. Believe me TO
De most respeC fully yours,
WIN B, WALKER.
CHICAGO, Oct 8. 1890 W. ID. Peter
sen. ESQ. president Davenport Business
Mems association, Davenport, Iowa
Dear Sir: | am informed that the CITY
council of Davenport has passed an ordi-
tnce allowing the street railways of your
city to adopt electricity, but subject to a
tax of $500 per annum.
My associates and myself have been
considerably surprised at this festn
OF the ordinance. and we cannot he
iieVe that the matter was considered
carefully before action was taken, and
write TO you, who represent a body of
gentlemen largely interested in the
present and future well being of your
city, in the hope that it will be consists
ent for you To express your views to the
city council to the effect that this feature
OF the ordinance is one that could, with
good results to the city, he rescinded.
The very cordial reception which the
gentlemen interested in street RAILWAYS
received at the hands of your association
and the Tree interchange of views at nat
time. leads us TO believe that by hearty
cooperation and the expenditure of
money freely, as will be necessary if cleo
tricity is adopted. very great benefit can
be secured for Davenport. and we trust
that no burden will be imposed upon us
in our efforts to improve the service and
benefit the city, which have not been im>
posed upon others engaged in like en-.
terprises
Thanking you in advance for any as
sistsnce You can render us in this matter,
L remain, very truly yours.
c. B. HOLMES.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-06
Only One More Excursion

And last opportunity for home seekers
and others via the Chicago. Rock Island
d Pacific Railway, to see the Great
West" in Kansas. Nebraska. Missouri,
Arkansas. Indian Territory, Texas. New
Mexico. Wyoming, Utah. Idaho. Mime
sofa, Northwestern Iowa. South and
North Dakota, Montana and Colorado, at
the low rate of one fare for the round
trip. Tickets first class and good for
thirty days for return will be on sale the
date of departure. Tuesday, Oct IA, 1890.
Don't forget that by joining this special
excursion your entire round trip journey
will cost you the price of one first class
fare one way only. Be sure that your
ticket reads via the C. r. l. & p. Ry
which has its own lines to principal points
in many of the above named states.
For rates and full particulars address
w l Cheever. Pass Agt.. Central Dis
trict, Peoria. Ill. or Jno. Sebastian, G. T.
II p. Agt.. Chicago, Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-06
LOCAL NOTICES.
Oysters at Krell * Maths.

Oysters at Krell Il Maths.
Go to Holbrook's, Davenport, for car
pets and silk curtains
First class tailOrs wanted: union or
non union by F. c. Hoppe.
Send your friends to Krell & Math s
Tor dish or can of fresh oysters.
Call and see the hand-csryed bed room
suites at Holbrook's, Davenport.
Parlor suites and fancy chairs Of every
description at Holbrook's, Davenport.
Ice cream always on hand and served
ny the dish all winter at KTell Il Maths.
handsome line of book cases and
cabinets jus; received at Holbrook's Dav-
export.
An elegant assortment Of dining tables.
chairs and hat racks at Holbrook's, Dav.
EXPORT
When You want nice dish of fresh
oysters step in to Krell n Maths and or.
der them up in any style.
The Crown dining hall. No. l70s Sec
ond avenue, is now ready Ia furnish you
the hest meal in the city for 25 cents. A.
b. johnson. proprietor.
Bear in mind we do not quit making ice
cream when cold weather sets in. and you
can get it in any qusntity in the Oldest
weather. Remember Krell Il Maths and
get the best.
$500 to loan on real estate security,
IN sums of $500 and upward. at lowest
current rates of interest. without com
mission. +. W. Hurst, Attorney q,
Law. Rock Island