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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-10-03

As she enters
womanhood, every young girl needs
the wisest care. Troubles beginning
then may make her whole life mis-
cradle.
But the troubles that are to be
feared have . positive remedy: Dr.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription builds
up and strengthens the system, and
regulates and promotes every proper
function. It's . generous, support
ing tonic, and quieting, soothing
neryinc "a legitimate nsedicisc, not
: beverage, free from alcohol and
injurious drugs. 1t corrects and
cures, safely and surely, all those
delicate arrangements, weaknesses,
and diseases peculiar to the Sex.
A remedy that does cure is one
that can be guaranteed That's
what the proprietors of "Favorits
Prescription think. If it doesn't
give satisfaction, in every case for
which it's recommended, they'll re-
fund the money. No other medicine
for women is sold on such terms
Decide for yourself whether some
thing else sold by the dealer, i
likely to be ajust as good" fo1
you to buy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-10-03
THE PINK OF PoLlTENEss.
Oid-Time Highwaymen ~ Compared wit
Modern sand Baggers.


Modern Sand-Baggers.
1.-THE modern hiyhwayman doesn't
understand his business said an old
traveller as he looked up from an ac-
count of man being held up" "He'e
brutal-unnecessarily So"
do you want him to take on his hat
when he stops yon?" he was asked. do
you want him to beg your pardon?"
20, no. You quite misunderstood me.
I'm not an admirer Of Paul Clifford.
But why jar mans nerves or mar his
beauty? Why hit him on the head with
sand-bag or scare him to death by
jumping out at him from an alley?
II was held up once in way that !
admired. No force, no serious shock to
the nervous system and no affected
courtesy. I've been in a good many
different countries and heard or read Of
all the different methods. but for the
quiet and quick transaction of business
of that nature without any unnecessary
trimmings, commend me to the man
who got my watch.
HE was sauntering along the street
ahead of me, quietly humming tune.
He wasn't keeping in the shadow of the
buildings and he wasn't doing anything
else that was suspicious. He was Just
sauntering along with his arms folded
on his breast. / was walking faster,
and SO had to overtake and pass him.
/ passed him on the left-that is,
started to pass him on that side. When
got even with him he said:
Il sayv
1T was said quietly and didn't even
startle me. None of this absurd cour.
tesy and nothing sensational in it OF
course looked toward him, and saw
the tip of q revolver tresting ON the
crook of his left elbow. His arms were
still folded, but / had an idea that his
right hand was on the other end of the
revolver.
''Just take it easy he added.
$50 ssuntered along with him, and
at his suggestion transferred my watch
and money to his pockets Then he
said:
g Go on and don't look back
s'And went on and didn't look back.
But i always considered him . mar
who could do q job with neatness and
dispatch, and without unnecessary
trouble and excitement That wouldn't
have hurt man with heart disease. ~
Chicago Times.
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Woodbury., New Jersey, U. s. A.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-10-03
MY NAMEsAKE.

Had Raphael seen face
Like this inly trace
Full browed and sweet, with lily lustrous skin
Fond rosy lips and dainty dimpled chin
And large and soulful eyes,
Gazing in soft surprise
At all they saw in this strange world Oh
OURS
So fair cherub then
He straight had limned. that men
Had said: This passes art;
Earth hath no counterpart;
The master had communion with angelic pow
ers.-
A glory. all too bright
To shine on mortal sight,
Save through the veil OF matter, gildeth earth !;
In uncreated glory it hath birth,
And cometh us TO cheer.
Saying: Beyond, not here,
pilgrim soul, thy native country lies"
1t gloweth near and far,
n dew drop and in star,
But in q beauteors child.
BY sin still undcnled,
Iore purely than in aught beneath the kindly
skies.
Why doubt that God is love,
When daily from above
These little messengers to earth descend,
To tell US He who made us is our Friends
And when brief Is their stay.
Why count 1t wrong that they,
Like rested birds, again should take to fiight'
Their mission done. tits time
They soug:.s gladder cline;
Others TIER presence need,
And So away they speed,
To do Gods bidding In the realms OF endless
light.
Proud was OF the boy:
My heart lcaped up for Joy,
When first / scanned his goodly face ond
frame,
70 think that one like him should bear my
name.
The prophecy he seemed
OF all my youth had dreamed.
Destined nobler manhood to attain
And win those heights at length
That Knocked my fecbler strength.
All me. Ere he could wis
The meaning Of my kiss,
He vanished from my sight; and all had been
In vain.
All vain; Did he not liver
Lord. my plant forgive.
would not raze his image from NY heart,
Though grief and might now forever part.
I've held him to my breast;
His tender cheek I've pressed;
have embraced him IN my Utmost soul;
And that will ever DO
A pleasing thought to me
A dear, restoring thought
With healing virtue fraught
And Heavenly power to guide, admonish and
control.
All vaia! Does ne not lives
Yea gracious Lord, forgive
My momentary plant He still Is mine,
And ever will be- since he It'll is Thine.
In faith lift mine eyes,
And 10! In Paradise,
Tapped in perennial June, see the boy.
Forms radiantly fair
Move round about him there;
And as mellow haze
Infolds him from my gaze
Through all my being flows calm. dissolving
joy.
Charles Follen Lee. in ~ Y. Independent.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-10-03

b SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.
1T Is calculated that II will require
:. $50 cars to move the orange crop Of
Southern California this season The
value Of the crop is estimated 1T y, e0e,-
600
The total value of the fish landed
on the coast Of Scotland during the first
four months of this year was R424, 368,
being an increase over the correspond
ing period Of 1890 of R30,678. OF this
amount the east coast ports are credited
with 1855. 500.
The sea-snal<es are now regarded
by Boulanger, on account Of the diner
emit shape of the teeth in the three
genera known, as the descendants OF
three terrestrial genera, the close sim
ilarity in the shape Of the head, their
color and habits being due to adapta-
ton to their pclagic life.
About IL, 900 acres have been planted
to sugar beets in the territory tributary
the Norfolk sugar factory, and the
company calculates to pay tho farmers
on an average $50 an acre for the prod
net. 1t is estimated that the company
win pay out this year for beets, and
labor in working them up, $2SS. 600.
The production of coal in India dur
ing the year 1890 shows large increase
over the output of 1889, and this in
crease is general throughout the penin-
sula, with the exception of the central
provinces. The production for the year
was over 10000 tons, or an increase
of il11 per cent. as compared with 1883.
N. Y. Evening Post.
-Linn@us the Swedish scientist.
whose monument has just been I'M
yelled in Chicago. was an industrious
writer as well as naturalist, and 1t his
death stood responsible for 1874 volumes
He was fiery in temper, peculiar in his
habits, and in summer slept 1--WE hours
out of each twenty-four, and in the
winter ten, illustrated Christian
Weekly.
We are now producing six times a.
much wine as we import. The number
of gallons of foreign wines imported
last year was only 5.06O.65s whereas
t;or w.. over "a ooo ooo The imnort..
ton. rror.cve- .ra onlv e0o ooo Gallons
more TIA ~ 1s.o when ws onlv rro.
drced 1as ooo Gallons of w;ne.-N Y
e.turdav r.,ohe
-s;~ hrrdr.d vou;s;.n. rlanter.
have ar,r,;ed for horntv under the new
.ro,r inw 70 ~. cron turns ont :. b;o
:. exnectad r. viii .mount to lso ooo
ooo nonrds and t.le ont Of the treasurv
40 ooo ooo n hountiea The new law has
cre.tIv st;mnlated the suc,r ;ndustrv
f. has done more--it has brouoht more
m.ch;r.rv ;rto Nav Orle.r. th.n -.
ever befor. heer Lnowr
-Prcf Kenasson having resigned
from ~. der.r+ment ~ Greet - How
ard rn;vers;tv Is shout r. male an er-
nlor;ro to,,r throucb I,abr.dor 4 sur.
Wv v;i, 10 r,.de .iorg The river which
= ala =, :. fu,I - r.n;ds and be.mtifni
fail. h;ch.r th.r N;ac.r. The .ur;-
crltr-.I dsr.~trr.rt hes .nro;rt.d the
nrofe.sor - srec;si sosrt r. hr;rc bsclr
sr.ec;m.rs .rd the eeoloc;csl densrt-
rsrt l.rd. Nh. al 81. ;rstrur.rt.
r.aa.a To- ~. sr.vev
str D;etr;ch Rrnnd;. r. Rs
state. that North Amer;c. h.. abont
x19 srec;e. ~ sore.t trees d;str;bnted
:. FOLLOWS. Atlantic reo;on' ia. Pac;f,c
REGION 1oe. common - 10Th 10. Roclrv
Mountain reo;or 81: Florid. tronic:I
species a. Europe ha. only iSs speciea
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-10-03
A PLEBE AT WEST POINT
He Furnishes Amusement for the
Older Cadets.
Learning the First Position of Soldier
Entert lining Inquiries Which He
Had to Answer to Their
Satisfaction.

3 THE annual
examinationsat
the mite d
States military
academy ha v e
just been con-
cluded t h o u :
sands of school
boys and others
throughout the
c o u n try are
deeply interest
ed in the sub
ject of West
Point. There is.
perhaps not one
in ten of them
who has n o t
cogitated at
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-12-09
RANDOLPH.

Seeing no regular correspondence in your pa
per, send this epitome of the weeks doiDgs
here and if not doomed to the waste basket
shall be tempted to try again.
Mr.. Charles Coe has been sick during the
week. with an attack of chills and fever, but is
again able to care for himself.
A swell concert by the Great Western Band
of Windham, was given to a comparatively
small audience, at the Disciple Church. last
Friday evening. The proceeds are or the ben
eft of Prof. Jagger's Singing Glass, which does
not seem to flourish as the one last winter did
Thanksgiving passed off without services in
either of the Churches. and no excitement save
a lawsuit before "Judge'' Davis. at the Hall
A Thanks giving serman however, was preached
on Sunday following, by Rev. j. D Kaho, in the
M. E. Church.
J. C, Brainerd spent Thanksgiving week in
cleveland with his son, DR.. FL. q. Brainerd.
A Christmas program is being arranged for
the Sunday School of the M. E. Church. and also
one for the Disciple Sunday School.
Mr. W. A. Lsdd is suffering with broken
arm the result of kick from horse.
MI Josh Newhouse is introducing new var
iety of potatoes at S. a'bushel,
Our newly elected j. p. Capt. S. Perkins. got
his commission from Gov. Campbell last week.
DR. and Mrs. Orton were received into the M
E. Church by letter On Sunday, Nov. 29th and
Mr. W. T. Hess last Sunday in the same way
Communion services were held at the M E
Church yesterday, Elder Rider officiating.
Mr., Bert Hine was seriously injured last
Thursday, while helping to saw down leaning
tree. The saw becoming fast, wedge was
driven in to release it. The tree broke free
from the stump and in falling the butt swung
around and caught Bert in the back, racerating
him badly and shocking his whole frame. 1t
wasa close call He is feeling easier this
morning.
Old Mrs. spangler's 93rd birthday was re-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-12-09
AURORA

The following is a report of the school taught
by Miss Sarah C. Marvin, in District No. 9. for
the first monthiof the winter term: No of pu'
pills enrolled, 8 Neither absent nor tardy, Ida
Ninan, Edwin Eldridge and Edward Eldridge.
No, of days present: Minnie Miller 20. Ida Nj
nan 20, James Miller 90 Edwin Eldridge 20, and
Edward Eldridge 30.
The weather for the past few days has repre-
sented nearly every month in the year.
Curtis Mans returned from Cleveland week
ago. Last Wednesday morning he bade fare
well to this town, taking his departure on the
Connotton railway for Canal Dover. where ne
will visit relatives and friends for a few weeks
then going to Nebraska. where bis parents live,
For the past five or six m onths he had worked
for A. A. Cannon and was faithful and hon.
orable boy, respected by all his acquaintances
Thanksgiving was observed by family gath
erings, and all had an enjoyable time, On that
day over one. hundred turkeys were driver
through here, going to the Cleveland market
This was sight not seen every day.
Mr.. D, Rutherford, having spent ThanksgV
ing here. has returned to the southern chimes
Frank Sheldon, children and his sister Mary
have returned from Kansas to Hiram. he wa
| calling on friends here last Saturday
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-12-09
NELSON.

DEC. z.-R. B. Atwater is making some need
ed improvements on his barn.
The windmill tall, like the steeple high, could
not Withstand the force of the elements, so yes
terday they fell. That was what Chester ADAMS
thought when he found himself short of water,
but undaunted, he filed orders for another.
J. B. Knowlton, and wife have recently paid a
visit to their brother-in-law, Mr.. Henry Talcott.
at Jefferson-probably to console him in his
physical and financial ailment
John Pritchard S sons, of Jefferson, are here.
w. F. Mills has left his farm and house vacant
to enlarge the population of Garrettsville, by
moving in with his daughter, Mrs.Wm Hoskin.
What is our loss is their gain.
One of our nice young men, Mr.. Ezra Lewis,
concluding that he needed some repairing, took
Miss Anna Patchin to Rev. A. T. Copeland, the
eve before Thanksgiving, whence they departed
as Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra Lewis.
John Howell is after the coons, but catches
mostly opossums and the obnoxious skunk.
1t is quite relief to know that the time for
hunting the prettiest bird of our cline is over,
and we hope the present Legislature will protect
or pass law to protect them, for the next five
years. from the ruthless city sportsmen, with
repeaters and trained pointers, that roam at
WILL regardless of the right of the country hay
seed. The drum of the partridge and the sweet
note of the pretty quail are music in the ears of
some of us-much more than the baying hound
or the crack of the firearm.
Possibly there is a greater number of collec-
tons of Indian relics in Nelson than in any
other town in the County, in the possession of
Cornelius Baldwin, Columbus C. Fuller, G. w.
Horton, Edward Hurd, Mr.. Chapman, Homer
Mills.
A Tramp took up his quarters in a crevice in
the rocks just east of the Center, within twenty
feet of the highway.
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In Mannnriam.

Resolutions of coincidence and sympathy
adopted by the Atwater Tent No. "a, K.O.
7. M. at special review, Dec. 6, 1891.
WHEREAS, God, the Divine Ruler and
Supreme Commander of the universe, has
in his wisdom seen fit to permit death to
enter our midst for the first time and re-
move from among US our brother and pick
ct, Sir Knight Peter Hartenstein, be it
therefore
ResoIUed, That while we are reminded
that we are not always to dwell here, and
that our loss is his gain, and while we wait
the will of our Heavenly Father and the
| time when we may be called to that final
review: be it
ResoIUed, That this Atwater Tent No.
"a, K. o. T. NJ, do hereby extend to the
bereaved widow and sorrowing friends OF
our deceased sir knight our heartfelt SYM
pathy in this their hour of bereavement.
ResoJued, That the charter of our tent
be suitably draped for ninety days, that g
copy of these resolutions be sent the sor-
rowing widow; that they be placed on the
records of the tent and published in the
local papers and The Bee Hive.
HOWARD STRATToN,
FIG. NEEDHAM,
F. E. SToAKS.
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SHALERSVILLE.

DEC. 7.-Orville Reynolds and family have
moved back here from Auburn, where Mr.. K.
has been working the past season in cheese
factory.
Mrs Helen Merritt, who came to such sad
death at Kent last Friday night, was well known
in this township, where she lived some years
ago. Her death has cast a sad gloom over her
relatives and friends here. She was a most
estimable lady, highly respected by all who
knew her.
A correct answer 10 our problem in Com
pound Interest was received from Charlestown,
but as no name was given, we do not know to
whom to give credit.
Here is an example for ALL boys and girls,
both young and old The price of butter per
pound is just double the price of eggs per doz-
en-, and it costs 1913 to buy "a doz. eggs and
ID lbs. of butter. Find the selling price of EACH
The solution must accompany your answer, to
receive notice.
The Disciples are to social at the home ot
Mr. and Mrs. E, K. Hoslin, this week Thurs
day evening.
We have no hunters yarns TO spin this week
the late damp weather has put out the camp
fire.
Mrs. J. H. Cooley, of Akron is visiting hel
daughters here.
Sister Slim comes forward with a sumner this
week. We hope her sisters will not take of
fence; +" Say, did ye know the old maids here
abouts was goin tew strike soon? Well, they
be, and that means emashasion for some fellers
pocket books right in dead O winter tew. Poo
things! !! PHOEBE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-12-09

Council went through with its usual monthly
routine, Monday night, and then adjourned to
Dec 21st, for the purpose of further considering
the question of increasing the number of street
electric lights from 43 to 5o The Electric Light
Company sent in a proposition Monday night,
for the renewal of the present contract for light
ing the city, and offer to put in another dynamo
if the city will increase the number of its lights
as above indicated. The Company say that they
can secure sufficient number of commercial
customers, with the increase of city lights, to
Justify the second dynamo. Council favor the
idea, provided the finances of the city will war
rant the increased expenditure.
A resolution was passed providing for the
construction and repair of sidewalks in various
parts of town, and in event of non compliance
with the order at the expiration of thirty days
from date of notice. the Street Commissioner is
directed to perform the necessary work and fur
nish the necessary material at the expense of
the dennquents. A new sidewalk was also or
dered on the south side of East Bowery street
from the terminus of the present walk east, to
the end of the street, property on both sides of
the street to be assessed for payment of same.
Screens were ordered to be placed over the
windows of the jail closet to protect them from
the snow and ice from the roof of the engine
house.
The report of the Fire Department was read
and accepted. Pay ordinance passed, as usual
including s., 900 interest on 500, 900 park bonds
Water Works report for November:
n
Total water rents received >869 IL
Total receipts. .....,". .SIo92 5
Disbursements 1913 43
Balance on hand Dec. T.. ...............$ 7o2 IL
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-12-09

A PLEASANT SURPRIsE.-On Monday eve
ming. Nov goth. 1891. the many friends of Bur-
ton Cooley, to the number of fifty-fve, gathered
at the residence of his parents. Mr. and Mrs.O.
R. Cooley, to spend the evening, it being his
2Ist birthday
The evening being propitious, the friends
came with warm hearts and smiling faces bring
ing such goodies as tempt the appetite on such
an occasion. Wishing to trip the light fan
tastic toe, large and spacious sitting room
was soon placed in dancing order. and then
their wish was gratifed While they were all
busily engaged in dancing, refreshments were
being prepared. Dancing was then suspended,
and H. D. Bates, in short but very appropri-
ate manner. presented Burton with beautiful
gold watch and chain, in behalf of his parents
and friends to which Burton responded, hear
lily thanking all for the generous expressions of
their friendship. After which, refreshments
were served and dancing was continued until it
was no longer the goth. when the jolly assem-
bly, broke ranks for home, all feeling glad to
have been there, and wishing him long and
prosperous journey through life o#*
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-12-09

AT the annual election of National
Union officers Friday evening, the follow
ing selections were made: ex-president,
Charles Merits: president, J. H. Furry;
vice president, F. M. Rumbaugh; speaker,
E. ]. Darrow; secretary, T. R. Mason; fin
ancial secretary, S. j. Post; treasurer, S.F.
Hanselman; chaplain, H. B. Coe; usher,
c. z. Loomis; sergeant, Henry SutliH;
doorkeeper, George Rettig; senate deputy,
M. II. Carter; executive committee, W. A.
jenkins, J. Fl. Oakley and E. Twitt.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-12-09

An old physician retired from practice. hav-
ing had placed in his hands by East India
missionary the formula of simple vegetable
remedy Tor the speedy and permanent cure of
Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma and
and radical cure for Nervous Debility and all
Nervous Complaints, after having tested its
wonderful curative powers in thousands OF cas-
es. has felt it his duty to make it known to his
suffering fellows Actuated by this motive and
a desire to relieve human suffering, will send
free of char ge. to all who desire it, this recipe in
German, French or English, with full directions
for preparing and using. Sent by mail by ad
dressing gvn Wltn n stamp, naming this paper. W A:
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-12-09

membered last Friday afternoon by gathering
of friends in her honor. She is hale and hearty.
Mrs. Jane Merriman is reported sick am not
able to state her condition or malady.
Mr.. Orville Hutson was kicked by horse
Saturday and quite badly bruised
Mr.. McKinsey. of the Hoosier State. is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs Edgar lAlexander.
The roads are getting muddy. preparatory to
an open winter of mud ahd hubs. X. Tray
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-12-09
Drunk enneSs. or the Liquor Habit
Positively Cured by adm mi tie r.
ing DR.. HaIneS9 q O1den SneCific.

1t is manufactured as q powder. which can be
given in glass of beer. cup of coffee or tea
or in food ithout the knowledge of the patient
1t is absolutely harmless, and will effect per-
manent and speedy cure, whether the pa tient is
a moderate drinker or an alcoholic wreck It
has been given in th ousands of cases, and in
every instance perfect cure has followed. 1t
never fails. The system once impregnated with
the Specific it becomes an utter impossibiity
for the liquor appetite to exist. Cures guaran-
teed. 4S page book of particulars tree. Address
GOLDEN SPECIFIS Co. 1'5 Race st.
1205-y. Cincinnati, 0.
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The DEMOCRATIC PRESS.
RAvENNA. WEDNESDAY. Dec. -, 1891

JUDGE RUFUS P. RANNEY died at his home
in Cleveland, Sunday morning, aged'78 years
In his death. the State and Nation loses one
of their ablest jurists and most distinguished
practitioners. The opinions of Judge Ranney
while on the Supreme Bench of Ohio, are, with
Allen G. Thurman's the best in the Ohio Re-
ports. He was splendid lawyer, and was an
authority far and near on every class of legal
subjects
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-12-09
The prospects for successful meeting of the

The prospects Tor SUCCESSFUL meeting OF me
State Horticultural Society were very encour-
aging at noon today. Quite number OF the
members of the Society from distant parts OF
the State, including Sec. w. w. Farnsworth, of
Lucas Co., are already in attendance. The ex-
hibit of fruits will be one of the largest ever
made by lhe Society at Winter meeting An
hour could be very enjoyably spent in looking
them over. They embrace apples, pears, ounces
and grapes while potatoes and vegetables are
also shown
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-12-09

THE Fifty Second Congress convened Mon
day. Crisp, of Georgia, was elected Speaker
on the goth ballot.
SENATOR BRICE was sworn in, and that ends
the skyrocket effusions of the Republican press
on that subject.