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The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05
A DMINISTRATOR'S SALE.--f

A DMINISTRATOR'S SALE.--By virtue OF
"A order of sale from the Probate Court of Portage
sale at public auction the premises in Hram the
thi day of November, D. 1859, between the hours
of 10 O'Clock A M. and o'clock p NJ of said day, the
following described real estate to-wt:
An undivided four -6fths in common of certain piece
Of Portage and state of Ohio and being in ioi No IS in
said Hiram, and bounded follows, towit: Beginning
soutS degrees minutes East distant IS Chains and 4s
links from the Southwest of said lot thence North
to post thence South SO degrees 80 minutes East
ty coy chains to post thence South degree 80 minutes
line of said lot No. 49, thence North SO degrees six min
utes west along said line nineteen chains and ninety
fnks to the place of beginning; containing twenty-five
22 acres Subject to the dower estate of Phebe Mason
therein, r.-,......-.
Also the following described piece land
Situate in lot number forty-hree in said Hiram, and
bounded by beginning at the Northwest of said
lot No thence South SO degrees minutes East along
the north lice Of said lot chains and forty
eight links post in the road leading from the center
of Freedom to the center of Hiram; thence South deg
minues west along the center of said road thirty
lins and "a links to post; thence North 80 deg 5
minutes, west fifteen chains to pos; thence South
IS minutes, West five chains to post in the South
inc of said lot No 49, thence North SO deg IL minutes
West along said South line % chains 60 links ote
mnutes East along line of said lot foty chains
and y-four links TO the place of beginning, containing
ono hundred and forty-eight 45l00 14s 45-lOo.
SUBJECT the dover estate of Phebe Mason, widow Of
Caruot Mason, therein. t.i-
Also the following other tract of land situate in said
Hiram and being in lots numbers 4s and 40, and bound
ed rs foows beginning at the Northwest of lot
No. a. thence South SO deg 10 minutes along the
North line of said lot 49, chains aud 40 links to post
thence Sonth chains os thence North 50 deg IS
minutes West chains and ee links post in the line
between said lots Nos AZ and 49, thence west chinp
and links to post thence North chains 40 post in
the North line of lot No. 49, thence east along said North
line chains and 60 links to the place of beginning;
containing eighteen of nnd-2 8l2oiooo acres in
lot No 4S, and 6sSi00O in lot NJ 49, Subject
the dover estate of Phebe Mason widow of Csrno Ma
son, therein
Said order of sale issued In certain petition fol
the sne of real estate filed said Court Nov a. 1917
wherein Simonds Rider. administrator of Carnot Mason
deceased, is petition and Mary son and Others heir
OF said Carnot Mason, defendants. Said premise
are appraised mt .r.s .4ttt9s. 7l0I IT"H
IL ,-Has slHs s.H SIM0NDs RIDER 20
Administrator of Canos Mason, dec, ased
By j. D. HORROR At'v. ost 10,
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05
Death OF Frank Hawland.

At meeting of Phenix Fire Co. No. /, of Ravenna
held at the Engine House, Monday Oct 3rd 1859,
O'Clock P. NJ, and the object of the meeting being stated
by the Foreman, J. C. Harmon E. B. Howe, and J. S.
Herrick appointed aCommittee Resolutions
pressve of the of the Company. The Committee
reported the following Resolutions which adopted
dence who doeth all things His wise purposes
beref Of Of number in the decease Frank
Rowland therefore be it .I
Resolued That in the ProEidential departure in the
vgor of manhood Of estimable friend, lose faith
full fearless Honorable and noble hearted member of the
Pbenix Fire Co, highly esteemed and efficient
citizen and fireman - 1-z.-.95 3 30 .-5-l
Resolped. That unitedly tend'r heartfelt sym
pathes to the family and friends of the deceased in this
their sad bereavement and af1iction.
Rcsored That copy of these Resolutions be furnished
to the Portage County Democrat and Prtdge Sentinel for
publication. !" f.s s - ~
H. H. STEVENS, Foreman
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05
w1NDHAM. W A M.

DEATH BY FALL-Jno. Wait one Of the
eldest and most worthy citizens Of windha died at his
residence in the part of that town. the 25th
uit' OF injuries caused by fall. On Sept. 22nd Mr.
Wait fell from loft in his wood shed, down upon a
wood pile distance of some fourteen feet He fell
mead DOWNWARD striking principally upon his shoulders
He suffered considerable with pain in his chest anc
his lungs seemed to gradually fill up until the respira
tive organs were entirely and death ensued
Mr.. Wait seventy eight years DID, Dr. T. c. Annie
gate was the attending physician
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05

ERRATuM-In our issue of September 2Ist
typographical occurred which escaped ths noce
of the proof reader. In the fourth editorial paragra
in The first editorial column third Inc om Top, for ques
tions read The sentence should read, Repub
iicans should look to other sources &c.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05
"Like sweet thoughts that come
Wing'd from p etic fancy, and fly off
STEAM M1LL.-we call attention to the ad

: ! STEAM MITL.-We call 0ttentlOn TO the au-
tisement of j. wbittlesy, proprietor of the Ravenn
summit Steam Mill in this village in to days paper
The proposition is exceedingly liberal one and one
which should commend itself to every who, in this
scarce season, is obliged to buy -four aud feed. Farm
ers who unfortunately subjected to the
inconyenience of purchasing, will especially know how
TO appreciate this generous offer The mill is doing
ssos excellent work. and is establishment of ncon.
svabe value Ravenns and the surrounding country
deserves and should receive the good viii of every
man. Patronizs home Institutions that is the
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05
From the Minutes of the Erie A nnual Con

From the Minutes OF the Erie Annual Con
ferance of the NJ E. Church for 1859 just pub.hed,
learn that the membership of Church in the Erie
Conference Is 5oss probationers $780, local preachers
1885, value of church buildings 427 O5O value of Parson
ages S59sOO; collections for Missions s57s "a Number
of Sabbath School Scholars being an increase over
last year Of $780, number of officers and teachers 55l9
being ncrerse last year Of 50s number of Vol
In Library slls, being increase year
of 4 300
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05
ID Dissolution of COpartner-
shin.

TINE copartnership heretofore existing under the name
i and style of Sheldon Scarf Is this day dissolyedby
mutual CONSENT and the credits and aid stock
of the said rmare transferred Ebenr Sheldon enior
pnrtner) All indebted requesed to malte immediate
settlement. EBENEZER SHELpoN.
.H.-. .r .,g.-r-4S ~-s4 l.. Sc ARL,
.~ Aurora Station, Sept 80 1852 ....as
NIB. The business viii be continued at the old Stand
octs 3wf sf! EBENEZER SHELDON.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05

CONTRIBUTION To THE Round TABLE.-Mrs.
Doct. SQUIRE Mantua, has thanks for magnih-
cent tomato red and ripe, weighing two and half Ibs
smothered in beautiful bouquet of dahlias and other flow
which she has caused be conveyed to the round
table, substantial mud beautiful ornament for the
sround table, e. - + III, =. s-ts.-
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05

THE CUYAHoGA FALLS TRoTTIEG TRACK
The certificate of the surveyor of summt Co, the
measurement OF this track says: Ha sa.-a~
81 have this day very carefu'lg measured the Un
Track at Cnyaioga Falls and find it, the distance o.
eight feet from the Pole to he one-half mile and
ss en- inches To- H. PAUL, County Surveyor,
Sep. %, 1859. Summit Co., Ohio.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05

PUTTING OBSTRUCTION on THE RAILROAD
TRacK-Ransom Herman, time known in this Eicin.
ity for his reckless eussedness arrested Friday
eyening for placing obstruction the Cleveland
Pittsburg Railroad near the wser-tank just north
the Rayeuna Passenger Depot He was arrested by OH
GERS Haeket Miller. at the house of Jared Wilcox
At first he fegned sickness but afterwards resisted the
officers with desperation.
On Saturday he was examined before Justice Enos
and bound over in the sum of $1,000. He was commit
ed to Jail '+ jay T-
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05

We were shown this morning lot of splen
did ILLNESSES, comprising those of A. " Horr, Elisha NJ
wIittesey, Frank Preutiss Mr. Camp and others Pho
tographs from old Daguerreotypes by Frank Ford,
and painted in India ink by j. H. Bostwick of Bristol
Pa Those avin gold fading kenesses of deceased friends
will do well to call on Frank, and have him make du'
raI,le, lifelike Photograph. ..-
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05
BLACKSMITHING.

V'hE Undersigned would announce to the citizens of
havenne and vicinity that he has taken the blacksmith
iew rods North of the Prentiss House, where he
VIII Dc peaseu to attend to all those wanting in his
line fatcuar attention will be paid to horse shoeing.
reEairing' aud ironing Bugges aud Wagons.
Having had twenty four years experience in the bust
ness ne feels confident that he give satisfaction 10
those VINO nay place their work in his hands; aud he
hopes by strict attention to business moderate cha
es 10 en'ite himself to libaral share of patronage
49, p.. ~, .o .sH..rH FREDERltK CARIS,
'"'e'"' oct j. 1909. oct5-3n
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05

zsBAD ACCIDENT son of Mr. Barber
aged about 16 years had of his hadly aceraed
by saw in the planning mill at G. Lane'ses
tablish1nent on Min Street. This forenoon.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05

0NE of the finest assortments of plain, fan
cy and staple Dry Goods brought West of New YORK. l.
being opened by H. L. Day in this town. Mr.. Days
advertisement will appear next understandable, rare
chances for bargains are being offered every day.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05

LELAED's BAND have our thanks for their
charming serenade Thursday night last Their
elodv indeed and the strains of Jack Leands silver
bugle, still fall sweey the the recollection OF
their Home Sweet Home" I" brings them to mind. s-s
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05

BEAUTIFUL WAITER The weather is now
most delghtfulwarm bland under the !, uence of
brilliant, clear and sunny days. and by night genial
soft autumnal moonlight make it. The forests are
exhibiting in all their mngnicence, rich and varied
party colored hues which always render our American
forests such objects of admiration.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05

d The OWNER, can find at the Democrat Office
pin that picked up the Fair Grounds last week.
The same be obtained upon "provng property and
paying for this notice.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05

CoURT OF COMMON PLEAs.-The October
Term of this Court its session Wednesday
next week the 18th inst. Judge Hoffman, it pected
will preside. -f..
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05

FRosT-After succession of warm days,
were, in this REGION visited by another Frost white
frost, which on the low lands is supposed to have done
some injury to such fields of buckwheat are not yet
matured. .a.T'tii = 20 ?. . ts-
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05
N o OTIC e.

UARDHAN SALE.--By virtue of an Order of
" Sale from the Probate Court within and for the coun.
offer for sale public auction the premises in Hiram,
the day of November A.D 1859 between the hours
of 10 O'Clock A. NJ, and o'clock P of said day.
divided five nnths part in common of fifth part in
common of the following described real estate: .,.
Situate in the township of Hiram, County of Portage
and State of Ohio bounded and described follows
Being part of lot No 3s and beginning at post standing
in the south ne of said lot No. IS; south SO degrees
minutes: east distant Is chains 49 links from the SOUTH
of said ot;thence north degree so minues
80 minntes 20 chains links to post thence south
de SO minutes; west II chains and 20 links, to post
in the south line of said lot No. 49, thence north SO de6
minutes along said line 10 chains and SO Inks to the
place of beginning, containing % 22-loO acres.
Said real estate being the property of Henry Mason,
Peleg Mason Albert Mason, Jane Mason and Ann Mason,
and tn be sold by their respective guardians.
Also six-enths of the dover estate of Phebe Mason,
widow of Carno Mason, deceased in the aforesaid real
estate. t7s1se '-s-- y d
Also six tens of the dover interest of said Phebe
Mason widow aforesaid of the following described real
estate, to wit:
State of Ohio being part OF lot No I3, and bounded
and described follows: Beginning the northwest
east along north fine of said lot s chains and 4s links
post in the road leading from the cener OF Freedom
west along of sqid road IS 81 lins,to
post thence souh l. deg 55 min.; west chains post
Is min; along said line % 60 links
the s. w of said lot;thence north 2 deg Is mn.
alcng tue west line of said lot and 81 links
tothe place of beginning, containing i8 4510o
And also the same interest in the following premises
situate in said township county and State being part
lots No. 4s and 40, bounded and described follows
BEGINNING the north west ofloI No 49, thence
south SO deg Is min; along the north line of said
lot 45 Is chains and 40 links, post; thence south
deg post thence SO degrees Is minues l3 chains
96 links, post in the line between said lots No. As
49, thence west chains aid links, to post thence
north 9hnins post in the north line OF lot No 40
thence east along said north line chains and 60 Inks tt
the place of beginning; containing IS of land-:
52 I0n0 in lot No. 49, 6SS1G00 in LOT No 40
Said order of sale issued in certain petition
the sale of real estate fled in said Probate Court wherein
Phebe Mason, G. ran OF Frances Mason, John Mason
Guardian of Henry Mason, Peeg mason and Albert Ma
and Zeb Rudophh Guardian OF Jane Mason and Ami
Mason petitioners and their said wards respectively
are defendants. ,v az --s-r4 e=-. zea e --.a.-e
i JOHN MASON,
Guardian of Henry Mason, Peeg Mason and Albert Mn
son. - -srs r. En -.H sts
80 cE,a hNs go O ZEB RUDOLPH II
Guardian of Jane Mason, Mason and Frances Mason
, By JOSEPH D. HORROR, Atty. oct5 4w
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05
HIR A M.

On Thursday evening last; the Hon. j. r.
Giddgs addressed the Library Association Of Eclec
tc II was feast for ALL The gray haired of six.
four looked like giant of the oden time he
eled up before his audience. He eoured the times
of Adams. ssiJ
Yesterday convention of the clergymen
of the Disciples of Ohio, assembled in Hiram num-
Der Of prominent men are in attendance. 2 : .-
81 Mr.. Mott has, as yet. obtained no trace of
the whereabouts of his stolen boots. There were nine
teen pairs of his finished boots stolen. II,
The Sunday School of Hiram, had pic
mic, Saturday. the s nst at Nelson Ledge The glee
club Of the Eclectic them and added much
to the pleasure of the occasion ,-..si 5'-r75
1t has been fully decided that no Teachers
Institute WIN be held IN Hiram this Fall. a.
There was quite fall of snoac a few days
ago in the Northern part of the town sssaTy
III. IL. CEAPP.-The following incident,
credaols the bravery and humanity of our esteemed
fellow citizen, is recorded in of the Connecticut pa
pers: sug sas ss-5.ssas e. i.s.iz s7-' ss7
As the Boston express train of saturday, coming to N
York, started from the depot Bridgeport, Conn
child of Mrs Msrtence, little girl eight years of age
attempting to pass from one to another thrown
down, and fell upon the rail- between the The ac
cident was witnessed II: H Clapp of Hiram. Ohio who
was standing the platform Of the the tine aud
who instantly at the peril of his lhe sprang down
tween the and grasped the child with
with other chung to ear and ran with the train
until IL could be stopped The child uninjured
cept the bruises received in falling but would inevitably
tiFity Of Mr. Capp.h Mr.. Glapp severely bruised
about his head. f. s7a-sa<al- ad
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05
CoNsr1ruT1oNAL AMENDMENT. -

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Voters of
the I'd Tuesday of the present month. Amendment
ment of the Constitution of the State of Ohio providing
for Annual Sessions of the General Assembly is be
ed for against. The following is the law on the sub
ject, passed April 9, 1852 as ha.. 4zfsasmg1 81
AN ACT aG.d
Relating certain proposed ndnent to the corstitu
tion, and the publication of this ACT. \
Whereas the general assembly of the state Of Ohio
three hs of the members elected to each house agree
ing thereto have proposed certain amendment to the
constitution providing for annual sessions of the legsa
ture submitted for their approval
rejection AZ election for senators and representative
the second Tuesday of October, 1853, therefore,
Section l. Be It enacted by the General Assembly of
the State of Ohio, That the electors of the State shall
vote upon said propoed at the general elsc
tiou in October 1852 herein prescribed vzl Those
voting Tor asid providing for annual sessions
OF the legislature shall their ballots these words
annual sessions yes and those voting against it shall
put upon their ballots these wors annual sessions, no.
Sec. return additional to the return now reqnir-
ed by law co be made of the votes cast at such
for state officers and and representative and
also for and against said proposed amendment to the
stituon shall be certified and made by the clerk of each
county the secretary OF state Within ten days afer
said election and within thirty days after said election
the governor secretary of attorney shall
open said returns and count the votes, and ascertain
whether majority of the at said elec
been said proposed amendment, and if
1t appears that majority Of the votes cast at such eec
governor shall make proclamation thereof without delay
Sec. 3. This act shall be published by each county
auditor in two weekly English pspers, TWO be Lupshed %
shed in the county for two weeks next preceding the
Sec The cost Of publishing this act as provided in
the third section shall be paid out OF county treasury
Sec s. This act shall take effect and be in force from
WILLIAM B. WOODS.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
MARTIN WEEKER TEs
President of the Senate..
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05

We are requested to say that Elisha Ellis
worth and wife, of Hudson, whose deaths we noticed
short Time since, not, at the time of their DEATH
members Of the Congregational Church, stated. Their
connectyn with thai church severed years ago.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05
A r L + Y, OATS AND CORN
WANTED.

l. Rayenna Summit Mill. ~ : i " W
Extra and Double Extra Flour warranted euuaI to anv
in the MARKET al prices TO suit the times.
September 20, ls59-3w J WHlTTI EsEy !.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05
w MS B UaR Gs6

STATEMENT of the amount of Butter made
by Lewis Alling of Twinsburg, for which be received
the first premium the lest single milch cow at the
Union Fair in Twinsburg: -.-,4t,..
This is certify that my white COW, years old,
gave in fifteen days. from thu first of June to the eeth
62sK pounds of milk. which made % pounds of well
work ID butter. She fed grass only We did not
any ice for cooling the milk Her weight is 1885, lbs
This gives from 81 IS pounds milk per day
this time. This statement will be 10 and proved
on the Fair grounds If wished
Signed, LEWIS ALLING.
Twusburg. Sept. Z. 1885,. T.. -z..-.-.EF
/ JAS A. Garfield, addressed the citizens o
this town Saturday evening, Sept 17h at the school
of the Institute. Though be was comparatively
stranger many feel hut Portage has made good seec
ton in the candidate for senator and much pleased
with his remarks on political matters. 80
< The Twinsburg merchants are now in New
York making selections for the Fall trade. =s.s
+ The weather is very fine for grass. -
The prospect for dairy people to have late
Fall for making butter and cheese, is fattering.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05

Bic ToMAToEs.-Mrs. j. S, Brigham. Of
this vage has to the Round Table cluster of big
tomsoes, three in number all growing upon stalk
1bs cluster weighed four pOndsi Hard beat. Thanks
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Shilling Prints, any quantity,
all coIors, kinds aud ,les-a find just the thing

Our stock of 8 III A w l. s, venture to
say can't Bay STATE, immense pile Brnchn,
long square. Stella, with Fancy and Brocha sorders
all syle Also, pile of Gents shawls lower prices
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Portage County Democrat,
OF THIS WEEK, ssa zoe
Put up in wrappers. Price, Four Gents.

Next week we shall delay the issue of our
paper till Wednesday least in order present
much elec ton ne ws as possible. r. 49, 80 -
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05

Carpeting, a good stock at low fig
ures oil Cloths, ot different patterns, 4-l, t-4
and O., cheaper than ever.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05
Wheat! Wheat!

TN large small quantities will be sold for the balance
of the at COST, to be ground at the regular
rates for the TOLL giving the benefit of the o for feed.
Ruyenna Summit Mill. ]. WHITTLESEY..s
Oct 1S59.-6w n ... .t
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Pa EE es Z

HOOP SKIRTS, Terrific pile,-white
BRAG on selling the most cheapest and The best for the
least money We sell capital skirt for ONE Dollar
also skirt supporter aud hustle combined for goo
the best thing of the kind ID use. ~
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05

BOOTS AND SHOES--Men's, Womens,
oys Girls and Childrens, any quantity any sizo and
B0oTs whci, we will warrant equal to any custom
made H.....
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April 6. 1850.
aTo the Round Table with our brightest

"To the Round Table, with our brightest
smiies"Thus said penciied inscription that aeeompa
MED basket of the beautiful Flowers that has
eraced the Round Table for many day and in the dai.
y of toll and their fresh fragrance embam
ed the air - f-Ej 80
"Like sweet thoughts that come f45ft ~
wing'd from etic fancy, and fyr off
In music to the skies
With pleasure, and best bow, we acknowledge TIE
receipt of this little okenis mistake not the hand
ofwritef from I, Linton Esq, of this town. The coec-
tion contained fifteen varieties of Dahalas-rafe and
beautiful they werealso samples of Fussias Phoxes
Village Pinks and charming of all house plants
Abe MONTHLY Rose,
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-10-05

Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestings, an endless
variety Any one wanting anything n this hus will do
we'll to examine stock. ~
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.81IaaEa 100 o. fe8
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hereby That the total of Taxes assessed in each
ToSnIiI und
County,
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yesterday convention of the clergymen
of the Disciples of Ohio assembled in Hiram. num-
ber OF prouiner,t men are in attendance - 81