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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22
Useful Hints for Housekeepers.

An excellent way to wash silk is to
use salt water and to iron the articles
while they are still wet.
Washing ginghams in water slightly
thickened with flour starch is said to be
an excellent idea.
A small box of quicklime kept in the
pantry will tend to keep the air pure.
A little ammonia in the water will be
found very effective in washing greasy
frying-pans and such ware and will
also restore the color that has been
taken from fabric by acid
A chalk line drawn around an article
will keep away ants.
Asbestos mats, which cost but a few
cents, placed under pots prevents the
food from burning,
Grass stains on white goods may be
removed by rubbing molasses on the
stains and leaving it till the garment is
washed, when the stains will disappear.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22
a Big Cypress Tree in Mexico.

We started at $3.50 o'clock, determine
ing to take on our way the big cypress
of Tula, which is so large that it is
worthy to be ranked above the big
trees of California. We found it in the
enclosure of the parish church. There
is no doubt that the latter was built in
that place because of the tree, for which
the Indians feel great veneration. It
is precisely of the same kind as the
trees of Chapultepec, but the largest
there is only forty-six feet in circum-
ference, while this one is, by recent
measurement, 152 feet inches. There
is another difference, and very marked
one, and this is the tendency to a flat
tening of the lower and larger branches
and of the peculiar buttresses which the
trunk throws out. In the latter they
are almost as fiat as boards, and in the
branches the fiatness is that of wedge.
The contrast between these and the up
per ones, which are rounded, is very
striking. The trunk is not like an or
dinary one but resembles a buttressed
wall, so that the two diameters vary
enormously. The height must be less
than 200 feet, making the appearance
in a photograph almost dwarfish The
spread of the branches from north to
south is gigantic, and the effect of light
and shade is enhancing to the artist.
There are colonies of lizards and of va
rious birds in the different departments
of the trunk and branches, and upon the
green dome of the top were a group of
buzzards that croaked without inter-
mission during our whole stay.
When friend turns out not to be a
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22
LEGAN NOTICE.

TRASTUS EDISON, whose place of residence
lis unknown, will take notice that on the 24th
day of July, 1884, Eliza g. Bradford, as admins
tratrix of the estate of Alice c. P. Edson deceas
ed, filed in the Probate Court of Portage County,
leging that the personal effects of said estate
are insufficient to pay the debts, and that to sat
isfy the same it will be necessary to sell the real
estate of decedent; that Alice c. P. Edison died
seized in fee of the following real estate to wit
Situate in the Village of Ravenna, County of
No. Is in Strickland's addition thereto;" that
Erastus Edison is the surviving husband of de-
cedent, and praying that said premises may be
sold for the purpose aforesaid
You are required to answer this petition on or
befor September 29, 1891; after which this appli-
cation will be for hearing.
ELIZA e. BRADFORD, Administrators
By MARK w. PHELPS, her Atty. 13496w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22
One of Their Tenets.

A death occurred recently in a certain
family, and no outward show was made
by the relatives. Contrary to the usual
custom the blinds were not drawn, nor
was there any Grape on the door. This
state of things was explained by a friend
of the family.
"You know" she said 'they're Chris
tian Scientists, and they don't approve
of death. ."-I2dja11apoIiS Sentinel
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22
The Keystone Watch
Case Co. of PHILADELPHIA,

the largest watch case manufactur-
ing concern in the world, is now
putting upon the Jas. Boss Filled
and other cases made by it, bow
(ring) which cannot be twisted or
pulled off the watch.
It is sure protection against the
pickpocket and the many accidents
that befa11 watches fitted with the
o1d-sty1e bow, which is simply held
in by friction and can be twisted off
with the fingers. It is called the
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22
Mental Pegs.

Dogma is the platform of mediocrity.
Neryes-the inherited points of view
Generosity is the sole, though clumsy,
apology for wealth. =
Conscience finds its most popular
form in "pocket-edition.
Morality is a rope in which Time has
never succeeded in tying anything but
slip-knots.
Consistency that is not amenable to
is obstinacy. = Kate
Fields Washington.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22

"Grandpa, I don't want to so to
heaven" "You don't want to go to
heaven! Why notP" Il should be SO
lonesome there" "Why would you be
lonely there, my son? Grandpa, it
will be very lonesome with only God
and George Washington there. ."-Jatdge.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
7. Hatfield, deceased.

The undersigned has been appointed and
qualified as Executrix of the estate of J. w.
Hatfield, late of Charlestown, Portage County,
Ohio, deceased.
Dated this 4th day of August. A. D. 1894.
HARRIET E. HATFIELD.
Attest: o. P. SPERRA, Probate Judge. 1351*
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22
For Cleaning and Curling Plumes.

fOF SISdnIHS anu SuEIllIS IluHu0Ss
White or ight-colored feathers can be
washed in benzine without losing their
curl or color. They should be swung in
the air until dry. Another plan for
white feathers is to wash them in warm
water and CASTLE soap, rinse three times
to remove fully all the soap, pass through
a warm solution of oXalic acid, and then
lightly starch. Dry in a warm room by
lightly beating each feather against the
hand or near the fire.
To curl ostrich feathers, have dull
knife, with the top followed out near
the point, if you are going to make a
business of it. Hold your feather over
a fire, but not sufficiently near to scorch
it, shaking it gently until warm; then,
holding the feather in left hand, place
the fiber of the feather between the
thumb and knife edge and draw it along
quickly, curling the end only.
If feathers are damp at any time the
curl may be retained by holding the hat
over the fire and waving it until dry;
then place in cool room for the fbers
to stiffen. Feathers may also be curled
over knife held near hot fiatiron, the
heat making the curl more durable. A
little blue in the water in which white
feathers are washed improves the color.
-PbiladeIpbi0 Times.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22

Great Britain manufactures every
year $3.50, 100000 of iron and 1920, 0OO,-
600 of steel.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22

The black diamond is SO hard that it
cannot be polished.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22

"Now. lady, look beautiful and hap
py," said a poriPatetie photographer to
the young woon'n: "n t'at ;6ere
] haze vau H1 .-'i .4., - H.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22
SILENT AND SUFFERING CRANK.
A Baseball Enthusiast Whom No Foreigner
Can Hope to Understand.

There is one type of American citizen
which it is certain no foreign critic will
ever be able to understand, says the n.
Y. San. It does not make much differ
ence who the critic may be, when he
confronts the type of silent and suffer-
ing baseball crank he will be at sea. It
is a type that is familiar to all the at
tendants at the ball games and to the
many men who are acquainted with the
world of sports. The bowling dervish
sort of crank is known to all men, but
the silent and suffering one usually
battles analysis.
In the majority of instances he is a
man of mature years, who has secured
an important place in the financial or
commercial world. His passion for
baseball is thing that passes all under
standing. He is on hand at the games
whenever it is possible, but always takes
a retiring and unobtrusive seat, where
he sits with an outward air of boredom
and Indifference, but really suffering
from emotions that are violent and
his teeth, drives his nails into the palms
of his hands, or suddenly lets out a
blood-curdling scream that the spectator
SCCS fbuN ItlCSb VI IuC CIuOI1OuS WI1CII e1I 2
aroused by the playing. At other times
the tremor of his eye1ids OF the fierce
fashion in which he bits his lips as he
watches the game indicate how closely
he participates in the fortunes of the
home team.
There is one instance of banker of
sedate mien, with white mutton-chop
whiskers and a snug exterior, who,
when spoken to on the question of base
ball, smiles, shrugs his shoulders and
refuses to be drawn into a discussion.
Yet at dinner at night he is wildly
jubilant OF immoderately depressed,
according to the results of the days
game. He has not missed days game
this year, except on Tuesdays and
Fridays, when he is compelled to be
present at board meetings. He is only
one of literally hundreds of men who
are known to the frequenters of the ball
grounds, and who are wound up in the
national game to degree of absorption
that even the devotees of racing could
not rival.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-08-22

When a friend turns out not to be
trump, then is the time to discard
Boston transcript.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-01-24
Dts.

s. q 1t i OF, of Medina spent
friday and Saturday as guest of Mrs
McNally.
Mrs. McCorron is spending a few
days with the family of Pat McCor-
roll,
Mr.. Peterson has returned from
Grant County, to resume his duties
is chief CLERK at Bartlett & Burt's.
Miss Miller has returned home
after a few weeks visit to her Morris
friends
Mike MeNally, John McNally and
Steve Bart made business trip to
Morris, last Saturday.
Sc this writing, we are having a
heavy blizzard. The roads are block
ed and travel is almost suspended.
Pat MeNaIly is expecting rather a
tough time, running the mail between
Chokio and Medina. But Pat is as
faithful on this point as he is on all
others; and the Medina people will
not suffer for their mail, even if the
roads are almost impossible. When
Pat dons his coon skin, he would
justify Davis description of the
Kinsale boatman: "No firmer hand
or freer eye e'er faced a winter gale
We are sorry to relate that our
whoIe-souled Frank is on the sick
list. But still the interests of the
Choldo lumber yard will not suffer,
while Frank can at all attend to bus
mess.
j. II. Mentally, our popular post
master, has gone to the cities, to
spend the next two weeks. This is
a combination trip of business and
pleasure, and Jim will attend to vari-
Gus matters before he again returns
to Chokio. The business part of his
trip consists in buying large stock |
Of goods for the spring trade, and re-
placing, in a general way, depleted
stock, that is consequent upon the
large winter trade. Jim says he will |
make the firm Of McNally & Benson,
second to none in the country, in
goods and prices.
Fred Haiti and Fred Halbe went
On an extended hunting trip, last
week; and the way those poor Jack
rabbits had to suffer, was heart rend
ing. Fed Haiti was SO overcome
with pity for the poor creatures, that
he could not bear to bring one of
hem home, so he turned the whole
lot over to Fred Halbe.
"Sally" did not contribute to the
5raceville Enterprise, last week. She
gave her reasons, however; and as
hey appear to be very excellent ones,
We are willing to excuse her, but we
10 not want to miss her racy items
another week.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-01-24
Donnelly.

Charles B. Marvin, of Morris, was
ia town Tuesday.
Emil Nelson went to Morris Wed
nesday morning.
John Lee, made a rather slow trip
to Morris Thursday, but came back
flying. John said his partner got
sick about half way to Morris but
reached there without having to carry
him. How was walking John?
Chas. A. Philips, of Minneapolis
was in town Thursday last.
Who was that farmer that came to
town with black team Wednesday
morning, tied them to post and left
them stand there all day and part Of
the night without even blankets on.
No dse speaking about feed, they had
good big post to chew on. That
wasn't cruelty to animals, was it?
The dance Tuesday night was a
grand success, there being about
thirty couples present. Every one
reports that they enjoyed themselves
to the full extent, only Dave, and he
was little disappointed on account
Of his people not coming to the dane !.
/ feel for you Dave. August says it
couldn't be anything else but good
time because it was the two best look
ing fellows in town that got up the
dance, that's all right you and T. can
crow We will come in some other
time.
is. WEIGH made flying trip to
Morris Saturday laat.
The cinch club meets regular si1
nights week by the last scene of the
clubs outfit, a new deck of card !
wouldn't go bad.
! Albert Peterson is visiting relative
here, he also made flying trip t
Morris Saturday last.
How about that bet A. A. neve
take q bluff. We understand yol
are pretty good on manufacturing
swell box cutters.
! Mrs. 2 Kozial went to Wahpetol
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-01-24
A Final DECISION in resi- eases

A Final Decision In Test Cases
The Supreme court of this state
rendered decision last week that
will prove of interest to many of our
readers. We refer to the opinion
filed in most cases brought by the
Delaware Insurance Company,
against William Wagner and Henry
Knuppel. These actions were com
menced in justice court here in
Morris on notes given to the COM
pany for hail insurance on growing
crops. The plaintiff was defeated on
the trial and took an appeal 70 the
district court of this county. After
full hearing of the matter and a
careful examination of the company's
articles of incorporation and the
law under which it was organized,
Judge Brown held that the plaintiff
had no authority to insure standing
or growing grain against loss by hail,
anu consequently ordered judgmen
for defendants. The cases were then
appealed to the Supreme court by
plaintiff where the judgments APP
peeled from were held to be proper,
and were affirmed, the court deciding
that the insurance company exceeds
i Is powers when it engaged in tie
line of insurance above mentioned
Thare can be no appeal from this de
cision, it being rendered by the court
OF last resort in this state; it is final
ana determines the rights of a great
many besides the parties to the az
ions. S. 4. Flaherty acted as q,
fendants' attorney, and tried their
cases in tie three courts.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-01-24
The Charity Ball.

Although the night was somewhat
stormy and threatening, the Oh ttis
Ball held last Friday evening at iio-
tel Morris, proved as entertaining and
enjoyable as had been anticipated
About thirty-fye couples were P
ent. Excellent music was furnls
by Watzke's Orchestra, which has the
reputation of being frst-class in
cry respect and they played as "
as usual. Lunch was served by the
ladies of the club and all participants
pronounced the Charity Ball one OF
the most pleasant social events OF the
The ball Melted the Relief OF b
about 800. The spirit and alacrity
with which the people of Morris
and vicinity respond to the calls /
societies and the needs Q
he poor is certainly most commend
4ilA
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-01-24
PERSONAL

f. e. Newell was in the cities las
week.
j. j. McCanney visited the cities
last week.
Deputy sheriff Puhiam made q
business trip to Hancock Friday.
j. w. Eddy returned last Friday
from his visit to the cities.
George Houston is visiting relatives
and friends in Grant County.
Miss Lizzie Diedrioh attended the
funeral of Geo. Waldis at Tintah last
week.
H. Campbell is doing duty at Tin
tab, in the absence of the agent at
that place.
Conductor Devaney is running the
Browns Valley train during Conduc-
tor Davis lay off.
E ,-editor ii. Whiteley departs
r.day for Philadelphia, which place
he will make his future home.
IL. A. Baxter, conductor on the L.
& d. branch of the Northern Paci-
&c will leave this week for visit in
5oston, and other Eastern points.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-01-24
Friday night; visiting I suppose.

Friday night; visiting | suppose.
Woailer when is egoin to send
up them Is barrels o. .ain water,
isn't il coming pretty soon A. we are
waiting.
Emile Nelson s'roye down about
fifty head Of stock to Morris on Mon
day to be shipped on the N. T. road.
Emil is a rustles.
The town was quite exciting Thurs
day night, we had one round con-
test between two prize fighters, the
tallest one said if it was three years
ago would have done him up.
Why said Mac. have you joined the
church since? CATcH HIM.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-01-24
Seed Grain.

Farmers in Stevens county who
desire to procure wheat to be used for
seed in the spring of 1894, and who
can give good security for the pay
ment of the same at time of thresh-
ing in the fall, can now make arrange
ments for such amount of wheat as
they NAV need by calling upon the
undersigned.
CHAs B. MARVIN,
Office First Nat. Bank Bldg.
Morris, Mimi
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-01-24
me K. P. Entertain RoyaIIy.

The k. P. Entertain Royalty.
Morris Lodge, No. los, Knights Of
Pythias, gave very pleasant musi-
cal and literary entertainment, follow
ed by refreshments and dancing
Tuesday evening, Jan, %, at Castl
hall. Owing to the severe weather
the company was not as large as was
expected, still a goodly number We're
there. The program as given below
was carried ont to the letter, several
being eneored The address by Mr.
S. 4. Flaherty on Knight Of Pytl-
Is was delivered in a very pleasing
and eloquent manner. Little need
he said Of the program more than
that every number was well selected
and delivered in a most satisfactory
manner. The last number-a con
cert solo, by Mr.. A. Watzke assisted
by lis eight-year old daughter, Tina
was received with great applause and
admiration After the entertainment
refreshments were served and the
hall cleared for dancing, in which
both old and young participated.
The following is the program:
Overture, Selected, Morris Orchestra.
Address, knights of Pythias'-Mr. S.
a. F1aherty
Mandolin and Piano, 'rIy Ideal March"
Mrs. E. J. Jones and Mrs. L. o. HOLSTER.
Soprano Solo, Selection-Nrs. A. L.
Stenger.
Piano Solo, "L'Ierpe Eolinne"-Miss
May Sutherland.
Reading, THE Cyclopeedy," d. r.
Sutherland.
Baritone Solo. "The Kings Champion"
Mr.. III. S. Judson.
Banjo and Piano, LES Voyages,"-NIiss
Nellie Borri1l, and Mrs. E. ]. Jones.
Concert Solo, Young America Polka, y
WafzISe
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-01-24
Great Cut in Prices at Miss
Spooner's for the Next
Thirty Days.

Underwear and ladies' hosiery, 20
per cent. off.
Children's stockings, former price
IS cents, at Is cents.
.S1.5O Tam O'Shanters for $1OO. s
Caps for boys or girls, 38 cents.
Fascinators, Is per cent. off.
Baby hoods, knit hoods-every-
thing in this line at rock bottom
prices must be disposed of.
Call early, before they are gone.
No cheap goods.
Millinery also at extremely low
prices.
EMMA SPooNER.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-01-24
All Free.

Those who have used DR.. Kings New
Discovery know its value, and those who
not, have now the opportunity to try it
Free Call on the advertised druggist
and get trial bottle free. Send your
name and address to H. E. Bucklen g.
Co. Chicago, and get sample box of
Dr.. Kings New Life Pills free, as we'll
as copy of Guide to Health and House
hold Instructor free. All of which is
guaranteed to do you good and cost you
nothing at Fritz Buckentin's drug store
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-01-24
Roberts County Redistricted.


The redistricting of Roberts county
S. D., by the county commissioners
from three to five commissioner dis
tricts is as follows: Dist l, Becker,
Easter, Good Will 1852, 126- so,
Sisseton and Grant.
Dist. No. 3, Lockwood, Geneseo,
Garfield and Lake.
District, No. 3, Summit, Ortley,
Springdale and all of l24-50, 1874
81, 1852, 1913 81, 1852, 124- so
lying west of the old reservation line.
Dist. No. 4, Bossko, Enterprise,
Hart, Minnesota and Norway.
Dist. No. 5, White Rock, Victor,
Lien, Herman and Bryant.
Ira D. Hill of Minnesota township
was appointed commissioner of the
18th district and E. E. Lien of Lien
township, commissioner of the 9Th
district. The vote of each as based
upon the school poll is: No. l, Dol;
No. 2, POI; No. 3, 800; No. 4, 348 and
No. 5, 352.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-01-24
Life Is Misery.

To many poope who have the faint of
scrofula in their blood. The agonies
caused by the dreadful running sores
and other manifestations of this dis
ease are beyond description. There
is no other remedy equal to Hoods
Sarsaparilla for scrofula, salt rheum
and every form of blood disease. 1t
is reasonably sure to benefit all who
give it fair trial.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-01-24
The Keystone Watch
Case Co. of Philadelphia,

the largest watch case manufacture
ing concern in the world, is now
putting upon the Jas. Boss Filled
and other cases made by it, bow
(ring) which cannot be twisted or
pulled off the watch.
It is sure protection against the
pickpocket and the many accidents
that befall watches fitted with the
old-style bow, which is simply held
in by friction and can be twisted of
with the fingers. It is called the
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-01-24
For Rent,
Bucklne's Arnica SalYe

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and
positively cures piles or no pay re-
quired 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price
25 cents per box. For sale by Fritz
Buckentin, druggist.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-01-24

The annual meeting of the Stevens
County Agricultural society was held
at the lumber Office of E. j. Jones, in
this city, on Saturday last. The
treasurer's report showed balance Of
1928 in the treasury. The follow
ing officers were elected for the en-
suing year.
President George E. Darling.
e-president G. G. Towner; secre-
tary-D. T. Wheaton; treasurer Sam
uel Larson; executive committe g
G. Thorpe, S. B. Smith, Milo Camp
G. w. Vaughn and E, w. Randall
It was decided to have county
exhibit at the State Fair and d. T
Wheaton was appointed to tax,
charge thereof,
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-01-24
Notice of Dissolution of Part
nerShip.

Notice is hereby given that the
partnership heretofore existing be-
tween us under the firm name of
Dahl & Thomasson has been dis
solved by mutual consent, dissolution
to take effect January 10th. Thor
wall Thomasson will continue the
business in the same place.
O. III. DAHL,
THoRwALL THoMAssoN.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1894-01-24
a CARD Of Thanks.

Those members Of the Relief Band
Who were interested in the success OF
The Charity Ball desire to return
thanks to those ladies of Morris not
members, for their wiling assistance
in furnishing refreshments. The
cordial hospitality Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Dushek and their great generosity III
t .rning open The Morris is highly
a 5preciated by every one who partic-
i ated, and our earnest thanks are
rendered them. Our gratitude is
also extended to those who disposed
Of tickets and assisted in making our
treasury richer by one hundred dol
lars. Mrs. TT. S. JUDsoN.
President.