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The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08
PALMYRA.

RUNAwAY.-A few days since, as Messrs
Alva and Tibbles Baldwin, were driving
down stony hill north of village, their hor-
ses became frightened and ran, throwing them
both from the vehicle. Alva Baldwin was
very seriously bruised about the face side
and back, in fact nearly killed. 1t was neces-
sary to convey him home upon litter. He
is improving some now. The other person
was badly bruised in the side-but is able to
be about. The horse was stopped at the foot
of the hill, in the yard of Marquis Baldwin.
The S. S. PIC Nc. projected for the fourth,
was deferred, on account of the prevalence of
the small pox, and the necessity of many
who desired to participate, of remaining at
home to attend the militia elections ordered
on that day - II
IMPRoMPTU Pic NIc-Upon the evening
before the Fourth, the Sabbath School of the
NJ. E. Church decided to have pic mic on
that day, and invited the attendance of all
who could be notified The pic mic was held
in the grove of VIM. Spooner, southeast Of
the village. At two p. m. procession was
formed at the Church, under the direction o
Q. P. Spaulding. The Bible class of the
school bore a National flag The young
misses banner, inscribed, "Union as strength
The lads banner, with the inscription
Palmyra Sabbath Sc1ool.'
At the grove, prayer was offered by Rev
Mr.. Evens-the Declaration read by Frank
lin Tuttle-the singing of the children con
Quoted by John Smith. The bountiful sup
ply of refreshments prepared was much en-
joyed. A pleasant feature of the occasion
was the presentation of beautiful cake
made for the purpose by Mrs. Jewett Gilber
- to Mrs. o. P. Spaulding, in behalf o
the school, with an appropriate address b.
Miss Elizabeth Forsyth, the Superintendent
The presentation was surprise, therefore tn
more charming. These ceremonies conclud
ed, the remainder of the day was passed so
cially. Though the preliminary arrange
ments were necessarily hurried, the occasion
was highly enjoyed. ~ z=sE~
UPON SUNDAY, the funerals of Solomo
Martin and Henry Hall, who died from vacci
nation, were attended at the Center.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08
ne attn OF Jabez III. LeffingweIl.

DE afh OF BabeZ m. Aeff1ns wen
Mr.. Lefingwell after an illness of two
thirds of year, died on Sunday evening last,
at ten o'clock, at his residence on Spruce
street. For several years he has not enjoyed
firm health. At the last, consumption tas-
tened its fatal fangs upon him, and he has
passed away. 8E E CE
As friend, neighbo- and citizen, he
fulfilled his mission with kindness and a
trustiness that secured for him the respect and
good will of ALL A family consisting of q
wife, three sons and one daughter survive him.
Tothem all extend their sympathy in this sad
hour of bereavement that has made them
widowed and fatheFless. A large circle of
relatives mourn the irreparable loss of ge-
nial and affectionate kinsman.
Mr.. Lefingwell was born in Norwich,
Conn, in December, 1906. He was the second
child and eldest son of FAMILY of seven
children. His death is the first that has oc-
Cured to break this circle of brothers and sis
ters Two of the sisters, and one brother,
Geo. Fl. Leffingwell, reside in Warren, Trum-
bull County. Chas. E. Lefingwell, the sec
ond brother and sister reside in Iowa-the
third brother. Jas. S. Leffingwell resides in
Ravenna
In 1916 the family of Mr.. Lefingwell re-
moved from Connecticut to Warren, Ohio
They were transported by two teams, one of
which he drove, a portion of the trip, though
then but ten years ofage. He resided in Warren
until the year 1886 when he removed to
Ravenna and purchased the Pavilion Hotel,
then occupying the corner of Main and Ches-
nut sts., now the site of the Collins House. In
this business he continued for some six years.
Since that time he has been engaged in busi-
ness with his brothers, Geo. Fl. and Jas. S.
Lefingwell. 2
In 1885 Mr.. L"fingwell married Mrs. Lu-
cille Thompson, daughter of the late Salmon
Howard, of Ravenna. In 1912 he united
with the Congregational Church of Ravenna
Rev. E. E. Atwater, at that time, being pas
tor of the Church.
About eight months since he gave up al
business, and put himself under medica
treatment at Warren. For time the disease
seemed to give back, but an unfortunate ex
posure gave it new vitality, and recovery ha.
for sometime been beyond hope. Until hi
latest breath he retained consciousness. II,
died with the most perfect resignation. Bid
ding those around him last affectionate fare
well, he answered the summons with the cheer
full spirit of one who has laid up treasure il
heaven.
The funeral of Mr.. Leffingwell, took plac
Tuesday afternoon, at three O'Clock.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08
WIN.

SOLDIERS AID Soc1ETY.-Rev. E. E. Lamb,
delivered an able and interesting address be-
fore the Soldiers Aid Society, Tuesday eve
ming last, at the Congregational Church. The
speaker dwelt largely upon Truth.
He said that men should h1ao,0 the truth,
then believeit, and have perfect confidence in
it. That this confidence in truth gives US
confidence in ourselves. Which confidence,
is necessary that its great work, that men are
called upon to perform be accomplished. That
in this war, our Generals must be in posses
sion of this power before victory awaits them.
Napoleon went forth armed with this con-
fidence, and he was never conquered till God
conquered him." -.
The eloquence displayed by the speaker
held the fixed attention of the audience.
j. A. Wells followed with few patriotic
remarks on our country, after which a gener-
Gus sum was contributed for the use of the
society. ~
The Society of which Mrs. Olive Monroe
President is in fourishing condition. Two
| large boxes have lately been packed.
THE FOURTH was celebrated by no great
display. "Not drum was heard" no noise
except now and then the crack of a old anvil
managed by few boys on the centre green.
/ In the afternoon those men in town liable
to military duty, met and formed two compa-
MES, one composed of persons living east, and
the other of those west of the North and
South centre road. Officers were elected for
each. 1
SMALL Pox.--There are three or four cases
of Small Pox in town. The sufferers are
gaining however, undee the care of DR.. G. ]
Curtiss. There is no need of any fear or agi-
tation on the subject. In fact, the less excite.
ment pertaining to tits the better.
FALL FROM A BARN.-A few days since &
small boy the name of Johnny Writ, living il
the southwest part of that town fell from ths
top of barn. His thigh was severely in
iured,
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

MURDERS AND RoBBERIEs.-Upon Wednes-
day night last week, a man, his wife and child
were murdered in Medina. The house of
Shubel Il. Coy, a drover, was broken open,
and himself and family found with their
throats cut from ear to ear, and the house set
on fire to cover the crime. Mr. Coy had
$4,000 in his possession which was the
cause of this horrible, double crime.
A few nights since the house of DR.. John
Weimer at Akron, was entered by burglars,
and a wallet with $40, 90 stolen from his bed
room.
The house of N. D. Tibbals, at Akron
during temporary absence of the family,
was broken open and ransacked from top to
bottom-and property stolen.
The Warehouse of M. w. Henry & Co.,
at Akron, was recently broken open, and sew
al bags of Wool tumbled out when the robbie
| ry was discovered. The last items are gteamed
from the Beacon.
The country seems to be full of thieves.
and people must be on guard to escape robbie
ry if possible. E
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

REv.,W. F. Day, occupied his pulpit for
the last time before the Conference, on Sab
bath last. He will spend one Sabbath more
in Ravenna before leaving us as Citizen
The labors of Mr.. Day have been exceeding
ly acceptable to his people, and to the COM
munity outside of the Church of his minis
tration. Wherever may be located the field
of his activity in future, the good wishes of
Ravennians will attend him. His genial
presence among us will long be remembered.
The pulpit of the M. E. Church, for the next
two sabbaths viii be supplied by Rev. 7. W.
Browning and Rev. J. E. Wilson. s5ss
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

The SMALL Pox, is prevailing in portions
of this county to an extent that is attracting
attention. The disease seems to have as
sumed its line of battle,n beginning at
Franklin through the Southern tier of town
ships, circling round to Windham. The pre-
caution of vaccination should be vigorously
pursued. The disease should be confined to
as narrow limits as possible, and vigilance
exercised that no one be needlessly exposed.
Our information is, that the disease is not
abating in the localities where it prevails.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

mensions passed through from Pittsburgh
where it was manufactured, on the c. & P.
train yesterday Cruesday) noon. Its length
was 16 feet. Diameter at the muzzle 25
inches, and at the breech AZ feet. Diameter
of bore Is inches. Weight, 49S6o lbs. Its
size of bore is illustrated by the fact that
while it was in Ravenna man crawled into
its muzzle. 1t was very handsome piece
tapering gracefully from breech to muzzle.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

MORE New GooDs AT RooTsTowN.-D. B.
Reed & Co., beat the Nation in selling Dry
Goods. New Goods arc arriving at their
store, daily. They give the people great bar
gains, for they buy the kinds and styles most
ly desirable, popular and sought for, and rush
them off with velocity most remarkable
Their customers appreciate their efforts in
their behalf, appreciate their generosity, and
flock to their counters for their supplies.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

THE A. & G. W. R. R. in connection with
the Village authorities have built plank side
walk from their depot on the Cleveland turn
pike, passing up Sycamore street to the cor
ner of Main street. This is fine accommo-
dation for those having business in that di-
rection who take foot transportation to and
fro. The R, R. Co. incur the largest proper.
ton of the expense of grading and construc-
tiont - rs
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08
The soldiers Aid society.

The SOLDIERS AID Soc1ETY, beg leave to
ask the attendance of the ladies of Ravenna,
at their regular meetings, on Wednesday af-
ternoon of each week, at their rooms north
of the P. O.
There. has hever been time of greater
need, than the present Calls are reaching
us for hospital bedding, clothing and other
supplies, and we earnestly solicit the co-ope-
ration of all who have the comfort of our
sick and wounded soldiers at heart.
Ice Cream will be served as usual, on FRI
day evening. No paids will be spared to er-
sure the pleasure and comfort of the guests
Let our treasury give good report.
By order of the President.
HELEN B. RANNEY, Sec'y.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

THE SPECIAL TRAIN, to Akron on the A.
& G. w. R. R. on the 4th, conveyed large
party of people from this vicinity, who en-
joyed the day exceedingly. Charley Eel
lows had locomotive No. 8, decorated in fine
style with flags and evergreens. After the
return of the train in the afternoon, second
trip was made, and number who could not
devote the day to celebrating had an op-
portunity to spend pleasant evening.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

STANDARD OF ENTERPRIsE.-Show us
newspaper, says the Boston Transcript, whese
columns are at all times crowded with Few
advertisements, and we will show You a COM
munity alive with business enterprise. The
age is moving one. A man who stands still
in these latter days will in short time find
himself behind his competitors.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

BLAcKwooD's EDINBURGH MAGAZINE for
June is received. New York. Published by
Leonard Scott & Co., 3S Walker Street, west
of Broadway. Contents. A Glance at the
Italy of Cavour; Rough Notes of Ride to
Babylon; Constitutional Tendencies; Girol-
amo Savonarola A Letter from Poland;
Charles James Bloomfield; Epigrams; Crino-
liniana; Chronicles of Carlingford: The Per-
petual Curate-Part 1; Index.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08
A NEW BELL was swung in the Court House

a NEW BELL was swung in the Court House
steeple last week. The bell is of smaller
size, and gives less volume of sound than the
Commissioners ordered, and many regret
that it was accepted. The bell weighs 2eo
pounds, and cost on delivery here, $4,000.
The old bell was sold for $500.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

CoRREcT1oN-In the call of the Union
Central Committee, in the seventh line from
the bottom of the second paragraph, read
AIM for crime, as printed last week. The
type-setter and proof reader are responsible
for the blunder.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

THE PLACES OF BUSINESS in Rayenna, in
pursuance of an arrangement entered into on
Monday. are to be closed at O'Clock P. NJ.
during this week. The object of this is to
afford greater opportunity for military drill.
The Town Hall is to be occupied every eve
ming this week for this purpose.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08
Union County Nominating Com
.s-e. VenfiOn.

The Union Electors OF Portage Comfy aie
notid-d to meet In delegate convention at Ravenna,
upon Saturday, July lsl EhteeH, 1863, at 10 O'Clock
A. M, for the purpose of nominating County tick
to wits One Representative one Probate Jadoe' one
Treasurer, one Clerk Of the Court, one Prosecuting At-
torsaeH one consnsissioler, Director Of Inrmary,
one Surveyor, one Coroner -ssst ~,rssFsze
1t is Important that this Convention be attended by
full delegations from each township, Of men who
have risen above the party spirit and ties that once
controlled, but now In the emergencies of the pres.
ent day and hour. lay aside personal preferences,
and actuated by unprejudiced spirit will submit
to the drawing of no party line, but the great iue
between those who sustain the Government of the
country and those who oppose it, between those who
rejoice in the triumph of our arms, and those who
rejoice In the triumph of the eneny-hetween those
whose only aim and action win be to the
overthrow of treason and rebellion, and those who
seek to give aid and comfort to BOTH In this spirit
let meet In council, and let the result Of de-
beratons be such will the appreciation ind
cooperation of every loyal to bis country, ratn.
or than bigotedly the slave of his party.
The basis of representation in the Convention will
be delegate for each (34 thirty four votes casi
for Governor in 1851 Upon this basis the townships
are entitled to deleoates as follows.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

Messrs Aultman & Co. of Canton, are now
erecting buildings to double the size of their
Moving Machine Works. Mr.. E. Ball is al
SO largely increasing the capacity of his shops
so both concerns can turn out about double
the number of Machines annually made by
them heretofore. s.=
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

PEOPLE desiring to secure large amount
of newspaper reading, and late intelligence,
will find very desirable medium therefor in
the Neso York Daily papers, now received at
O'Clock each evening at the Ravenna Book
Store.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

The CLEVELAND LEADER of Monday eve
ming says that man named C. A. Thorndike
from Brimfield, was severely beaten upon
Sunday evening, and afterwards locked up,
for attempting an outrage upon young wo-
man at boarding house on Lake street.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

MAD DoG.-A rabid dog was shot on Sun
day. under the house of Mr.. Bunts, on Me
ridian street. It is not known that any ami
mails were bitten by him. He did not seek to
attack individuals.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

The FOURTH passed very quietly in Ra-
VIENNA. Very many of our people participa-
ted in the Akron celebration. The stores be-
ing closed, the streets presented on the whole
quite solemn appearance. so
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

THE Editor of the Ohio Farmer says: Last
week we spent few days in Portage, Trum.
bull and Geauga Counties, and found the sta
pie crops looking better than in many place:
south of Cleveland
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

Benjamin Hart of Springfield, Summit
County, has lamb that the day it was four
months old (June 25,) weighed ninety-three
pounds, so says the Akron Beacon.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

Four BARNS were burned in Cleveland last
week, taking fire from fre-crackers thrown
into one of them by boys. E
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

THE Rochester Democrat says that applica.
ton has been made to the War Department
for authority to recruit brigade of black men,
to be mounted on black horses, and to be des-
ignated the Black Cavalry
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

CLARK,s ScHooI, VIsIToR-This is GA
Day School Monthly" The July Iumber
is out a delightful, entertaining and useful
periodical. Price, so cents year. Address
J. w. Daughaday, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Student and Schoolmate, and Forrester's
Boys and Girls Magazines, Reader for
Schools and Families. William T. Adj
ans TOliver Optic Editor. Galen james
& Co., Publishers, Is Cornhill, Boston,
Price, 81 year.
The July number of this production is re-
ceived, and we commend it, as we have here
tofore often done, as eminently worthy of
public and general patronage. 1t combines
entertainment and instruction. Each num-
Der furnishes piece of music.
The Western Law Monthly, Hon. John Gro
we'll, Hon. William Lawrence, Editors
Cleveland, Ohio, Fairbanks, Benedict &
Co. Price So year in advance.
Contents for June Biographical Sketch
es of the late Calvin Pease. Literary Gram
matical, Legal Science. Editorial: An
nouncement of future Sketches" Union
Common Pleas McMasters and Wife VS..
Smith ct al. Cuyahoga Common Pleas !:
State of Ohio VS.. Clinton. U. S. District
Court, Northern District of New York: O..
States VS.. Propeller Scioto, her Tackle, APP
parel, &C. U. S. Court, Southern District of
New York United States vs. Sundry Boxes o,
Sugar. Q. 5. Court, Southern District Of
Ohio: Ex-Parte Clement L. Valandigham:
Habeas Corpus. U. S. District Court, At In
dianapolis : Charge of Judge Davis to the
Grand Jury. English Case Mounsey VS.
Ismay.
A new series of The Western Laa0 Monthly
was issued the 1st day of june and will be
issued the first of each month.
4 The LAW MONTHLY will be enriched with
such Circuit Court Decisions of Justice
SwAYNE, of the Supreme Court of the Uni
ted States, as may be deemed of sufficient i'm
} portance to be made public; also, decisions OF
! the following Judges of the District Courts Of
the United States, to wit: Wilson and
LEAvITT, of Ohio; HALL, of Western New
d York MoCANDLEss, of Western Pennsylva.
w 1bhlNo" Vi OOu9nOiA
t SMITH, of Indiana; MILLER, of Wisconsin
| and DRUMMoND, of Illinois.
The decisions, moreover, of the Supreme
and other Courts of Ohio and other States
; which may be of general interest, will b.
published in this journal; and contribution
to its pages will be made by eminent lawyer
and Jurists in different parts of the country
E and no effort will be wanting to make tn
LAW MONTHLY useful and attractive to tn
f Profession, if not to the general reader.
q The principal editor is the Hon. JON
, CRowELL, President of the Ohio State ant
= Union Law College, who has consented Il
publish, in each number, one of his interest
> ing "Sketches of the Bench and Bar in tn
Old Third Judicial Circuit which are i
course of preparation. The June numbe
contains a sketch of the late Chief Justic
CALVIN PEAsE, who was the first resider
Judge of the Old Third Circuit.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

THANKS BoYs!-Express Messengers Lamb,
Towne and Eldis, Conductor Bruce, and Bag
gage Master Bean have obliged us with copies
of Eastern. dailies during the exciting days of
the last two weeks.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08
July l. mt

SOLDIERS CLAIMs-I am authorized and
prepared prosecute and collect all Soldiers Claims
for Bounty Arrears of Pay, &c. BY the law Of Con-
gress of the past WnIe all soldiers discharged by
reason of wounds received in battles are entitled to
One Hundred Dollars Bounty.
am prepared to attend to the collection of all such
claims.
Charges will be in all cases made reasonable aud
satisfactory. ssss.ss-=
J. D. HORTON.
R.,nnn. May Ia 7S63 MT
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

THE CELEBRATION OF THE FOURTH, at Ak
ron, is reported to us to have been a very fine
one indeed. Gov. Dennison was unable to
attend. Gen. Carey was present, and made
one of his happiest efforts. The multitude
were delighted with his speech, and applaud-
ed him to the echo all through the hours he
occupied. 80
Upon Sunday evening Gen. Carey spoke
in the park, and addressed an audience of two
thousand.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

UPoN MONDAY, Erastus Carter Jr., of Ra-
VIENNA. took to Brimfeld $40 feeces of wool
which he sold to Hickman & Brobst at 75
cents per pound.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

The LARGEST EGG of the season was left at
this office last week, by J.sLikens of Raven
na- The egg measured IA inches by 81
inches.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

A WOMAN was stung todeath by bees, in
Columbiana County, recently. They flew at
the lady in such numbers, and stung her SO
fercely that she lived only fifteen minutes
Rather an unusual as well as severe death.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

THE NEWS of the success of Meade's army,
reaching us by telegraph on Sunday, caused
much excitement, but occasioned no public
demonstration. The firing of canron in Ak
ron was plainly, heard in Ravenna that eve
ming. ss =
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

J. B. T. MARSH, editorially connected with
the Oberlin News, has been made quartermas-
ter of the 126th 0. V. I. (colored) regiment
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

THE Mahoning County Agricultural Society
will hold their next annual Fair on the 9Th,
9TH and 9th days of October next.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

The Salem Republican tells of a cow own
ed by John Battin, of that place, from which
he obtained, in seven days, three hundred and
twenty six and quarter pounds of milk.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS. - Positively the
largest and best supply, and the cheapest for
the quality, ever offered in Ravenna, may be
found at the Ravenna Book Store. This
beautiful mode of preserving family portraits
is now all the rage. Every family should
have an Album. Call and Sc them. All can
be suited as to price and quality. iza.1
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-07-08

THE STATE CENTRAL UNION COMMITTEE
meet at Columbus to-day, upon business con-
nected with the campaign.