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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13
The arahsfield murder Case.

The jury inthe Mansfield murder case
returned verdict of not gully, at IL
o'clock Friday night. AS the Clerk
finished reading the verdict cheer up
on cheer rang out, and crowds gath
cred around Robinson, wringing his
hands and embracing him. During
all this scene Robinson stood up
among his friends cool and calm, ap-
parently less controlled by emotion
than any iR the room. After order
was partially restored, the Court ad-
dressed the prisoner as follows:
"Mr. Robinson, it now becomes my
duty to announce to you that you
stand acquitted of the crime for which
you have been tried. Mr.. Sheriff, re-
lease the prisaper,"
Mr.. Robinson and his friends then
left the Courtroom, and the crowd
slowly dispersed to their homes.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13
Davis Sewing Machine.

The first Davis Sewing Machine was intro
duced in Portage County the 5th day of March
1870 There are now sixty-one of them in use
and all of them giving the best satisfaction
This rapid sale establishes at once the superior
ity of this MACHINE. 1t has haen in competition
with all the different makes, and won. Every
Agent trembles when he finds a Davis to COM
pete with There is no visible point of inferior
ity that he can produce So he makes hispoint
of attack on the durability of the machine,
which, according to his story, is very short
But running the Davis by steam power, in. q
Corset Factory, every day for IS months, with
out any repairs, and as good to-day as on the
start establishes atonce the durability of the
Davis, and we warrant, and will keep in repair,
free of charge, our Davis, for as long time as
any other Agentd dare warrant any, machine, and
will give backing that our contract will be tul-
filed. L have good machines, nearly new, of the
best manufactures. that will sell at reduced
prices. do not advertise or blow anything
that cannot back up, and ask all who are in
want of machine, to call and examine, and
give the Davis trial.
100-tf .,... A. G. MASON. y
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13


ANOTHER MURDER AT CLEVELAND.
AT little after seven o'clock on
Saturday morning last DR.. w. FL.
Jones, young and prominent physi-
clan of Cleveland, was fatally shot in
the Immediate vicinity of his office by
a young dentist, named J.F. Galen-
tine.
The following article which appear
ed in the Leader of Thursday last is
supposed to furnish the motive for
the commission of the terrible deed.
We received yesterday an anony-
nous letter relating to most out
rageous proceeding, in which a prom
inent physician of Cleveland figures
as the leading character, referring 10 a
well known lawyer for the truth of
the statement. AS the person we re-
ferred to verified the truth of the af-
fair, we give below few of the par
ticulars, leaving out the names Of the
parties interested. ~ - -
1t seems that certain physician of
this city took advantage of the alb
sence of the husband OF lady, who
resides in the same house, to ingrati-
ate himself into her good graces, ask
ing her on several occasions to GO out
and ride with him, and otherwise
paying attention to her. His invita-
tons, so persistently offered, were as
persistently declined, on the ground
that it was not proper. She also gave
him to understand that his attentions
were anything but agreeable to her !;
but still he continued, and finally his
conduct resulted in most outrageous
and villainous proceeding.
By some unknown means he obtain
cd key to the door OF one of the
apartments occupied by the lady, and
one night on his return home he en-
tered the room after she had retired.
Her first impression when he spoke
was that burglars had broken in, but
a second time she recognized the
voice, and Immediately sprang opt of
bed. putting on loose dress and re.
firing toward the door of an adjoin-
ing room of which she had the key.
Entering the room she locked the door
on the inside, thus preventing her
parsueF faom accomplishing his viii
lainous purpose. Enpaged by this
the doctor commenced pounding at
the door endeavoring to break it
down, but being afraid of attracting
the attention of other parties in the
house, he was finally obliged to relin-
| quish the prosecution Of his design,
and retreat to his own apartment,
which was just across the hall. The
lady informed her husband of fhe
offense, after his return, who called
on the doctor to ask an explanation
Of his conduct. He denied the whole,
and further iutimated that if he was
in the lady's chamber. it was notwith-
out invitation. thus adding insult to
injury.
Criminal proceedings were insti-
tuted by the husband, and to-day the
case will be brought before an exam
lining magistrate, when of course the
names will be made known.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13
rpree Murders in Massachusstts..

-
BosToN, Oct. S.-Miss Eta E. Bar
STOW, school teacher in Canton. died
on Saturday from brutal assault with
stones made upon her, on Wednesday
last, by four of her scholars named
James Cogswell, Jeremiah and Dan
iel Keilker, and John Coffee, who
were arrested for murder.
HAvERHILL, MASS, Oct. S.-Miss
Celia Bickford, aged thirty-three,
widow of deceased soldier, and her
son Clarence, aged ten years, residents
of this place, were found dead in bed
this morning, with their throats cut
There is great excitement. 1t is sup
posed they were murdered to obtain
a small sum of pension money lately
paid to Mrs. Bickford.
BosToN, Oct. Slater particulars
of the Haverhill tragedy indicate that
Mrs. Bickford committed suicide, af-
ter killing her son.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13

r ANOTHER MAH KILLED BIZ qHE
CARs.-Another fearful accident o.
Cured on the railroad Thursday night
resulting in the death of brakeman
named John Skinner, aged about
eighteen years, a resident of this place.
On the evening named above the un-
fortunate man went outuon freight
train, and when within short dis
tance of Raconsbgrg met with an ac-
cident in which both legs were severed
from his body, which, though not pos
itively known, must have caused in
stant death. 1t is supposed that in
passing from one car to another that
he fell off, his legs striking across the
rail, and the main part of the train
passing over them. When discovered
life was extinct, both legs completely
severed, and the body rigid in death.
His remains were brought in yester-
day morning.-Kent Bulletin. ....
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13
Tcrrible Earthouake in Cbina,

New YORK, October 5.-European
mail advices state that the Roman
Catholic Bishop at Batong, on the
confines of Thibet, China and Birmah,
sends to India a terrible account of
an earthquake in that region, affect
ing an area of $50 by 80 miles, on the
11th of April. The Chinese official
reports estimate the loss of human
life at 413 Llama priests 81 soldiers,
and 2,S12 common people.
Pung Mon Tang village and many
others are destroyed; and SO many of
the authorities and soldiers have been
buried under the ruins Of their houses.
Robbers abound everywhere. The
Imperial highway from Pekin} to
Shassa is said to be totally impractic-
able by the fall ofa mountain and the
sudden upheaving of new one. ... s
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13

II is estimated that eight thousand
persons were present at the Summit
County Fair On Friday last to listen
to the speech of "Brick" Pomeroy.
Quite number of our citizens were
present and they speak very highly
of his speech, which was devoted
mostly to what he did and did not
know of agriculture, the interests of
the West, with an occasional hit at
the bondholders, SC. lie was listened
to with marked attention throughout
his speech, and was a winning card.
The Fair was most decided success.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13
The Northern Ohio Fair.

Which commenced in Cleveland on
Tuesday of last week, closed on Mon
day afternoon. It was doubtless the
most successful industrial exhibition
in all respects ever held in the State.
The number of entries in the several
departments and classes was very
large, and the attendance of people
throughout the entire Fair was i'm
mense. Among the premiums award
ed we notice the following to citizens
of this county:
Thomas Gorby, mare, three years
old, first premium diploma and SO.
j. G. Long, Jr., light Brahmas, first
premium. oaliI anlG aaj a5
F. Ford, coop of chickens, first
premium.
Merits 6 Riddle, Phantom Pheton
first premium and SIS. r
Same, barouche, first premium and
Sis.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13

SERIOUS Aoc1DENT.-On Wednes-
day evening of last week, a young
man named George Allen was quite
seriously wounded by pistol shot at
the residence of Mr.. Jacob Hartle-
rhode, who resides about two miles
southwest of this village. Mrs. Har-
tlerhode, who was engaged in sewing,
sent her daughter to the stand drawer
to obtain q needle for her. A revolver
was lying in the drawer which the
girl took up not suspecting it to be
loaded, and saying II will snow you
how father loads his pistol" drew
back the hammer which slipped from
her thumb, discharging.the pistol, the
ball striking young Allen in the upper
lip knocking out two teeth and frac-
turing another, causing an ugly,
although not dangerous wound.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13

FINE PLATING.-On Friday last,
Col. c. S. Cotter exhibited to us some
fine plating which he had done for
two magnificent Pullman Palace cars
at the works of the Toledo, Wabash
g Western Railroad Co, at Toledo,
d. Holt, master car builder. This is
as fine specimen of plating as can be
done anywhere in the country. We
understand that the Colonel is to do
the plating for four more of these
splendid coaches being constructed at
those works, and his well earned rep
utation as a platter furnishes ample as
surance that the work will be of the
very best quality.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13
Mining and Driiling-Coal Discovered in
Atwater.


Mining and Driiling-Coa1 Discovered In
Atwater.
We learn that Messrs Hutchins from
Cleveland and J. L. Christy, of Raven
ma, have some 1500 acres of land
leased in the southeast part of Atwa-
rer where they have been drilling for
nearly year, with, as we understand,
good success in finding large field
of Block coal, which has been thor
oughly tested in the city of Cleveland
and pronounced a fine quality of iron
coal, which, in conversing with the
proprietors, and by our own observa-
tions, we feel satisfied, will build up
a manufacturing interest right at
home. We were very much pleased
on visiting the mine of Messrs. Hutch
ins and Christy, which is on Michael
Strong's farm, to find some 60 or rs
tons of coal piled up and ready to
supply our own town and adjoining
towns at fair figures one need
be cold, for they are mineing day and
night. They are prepared to enter
largely upon the business of mining,
having procured screens to separate
the dust from the coal, and all other
machinery requisite to operate extern
sively in removing coal from the bank
They are sparing no money in thor
oughly investigating terra .1frma te
ascertain the valuable properties con.
tanned therein.
We learn that the workmen Of
Messrs II. & G. on Tuesday morning
last drilled through vein of Goa
three feet ten inches In thickness.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13

FIRE IN KENT.-We learn that the
foundry, a wooden structure attached
to the north end of the machine shops
of the A. & 6. W. Ry., at Kent, were
destroyed by fire on Saturday eve
ming. gao5,I ksia
The loss is estimated at about $6,-
900, consisting for the most part in
the destruction of valuable patterns,
which it is very difficult to replace.
The origin of the fire is unknown
by some it is thought to have been
the work of an incendiary. The night
watchman employed at the works,
Mr.. VIM. Daily, faithful and trusty
man, passed through the building but
half an hour before the fire was dis
covered, at which time there was no
sign of fire about it. s-i5 ~
On Monday last a full force OF
hands commenced the reconstruction
of the foundry and it is expected to
have it again in running order by the
first of next week. eas5..3
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13

PAINFUL AGGIDENF.-0n Tuesday
afternoon Henry G. GARNER, who was
employed in the Kent Railroad Shops,
met with an accident ofa very pain
ful character. He was engaged at a
lathe in cutting the thread In nuts,
when his hand was caught in the ma
chine, and the tap driven through his
left hand just above the third finger.
the wound was dressed by Dr.. p. II.
Sawyer, and is doing well, though the
use of the third finger will be lost.
Kent Bulletin,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13

On the 4th inst, returned Cali
fornian, named Christopher Herbert,
of Greensburgh, Pennsylvania, was
robbed of $1,000 in the cars at Pitts
burgh while leaving the depot for his
home. Two Chicago confidence men
followed him from that city, engaged
him in conversation and took the
money from his vest pocket.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13
RUMoRrD CAp1SEr CHANeEs,-The

RUMoRED CABINET CHANGEs,-The
New York San, Republican, says:
Late advices from Washington are
to the effect that the Cabinet is soon
to be reconstructed. Hamilton Fish
and Gen. Cox are going out; and
what is most surprising, it is reported
that Col. Akernlan, formerly of the
Confederate army, but now nomin-
ally the Attorney-General of the Uni
ted States, is going out with them.
Admiral Robeson, however, is to re-
main, If Congress will allow him an
Assistant Secretary of the Navy to do
the work and run the Department.
One of the queerest rumors i'll all
this business is that Maj.-Gen. Hiram
Walbridge, bosom friend of Horace
Greely, and formerly of the Ohio mill
itia, is to represent New York i'll the
reconstructed Cabinet. What place
he is to have is not yet known, except
to himself and President Grant: they
doubtless agreed upon it at private
interview which took place between
them last week. The right place for
Waibridge would be the Treasury De-
partinent, on the principle which led
|
ment of Senator Nye of Nevada to
that office. Nye, said Gceely, ought
to be Secretary of the Treasury, be-
cause he can borrow more money and
pay less than any other man.
The reason why Gen. Grant did
not appoint Mr.. Greely to the British
mission i'll 1869, as we urged him to
do, was thai. lie went to Washington
to urge Grant to appoint Gen. Wal
bridge Collector of New York. This
seemed so absurd to the President
that he concluded Greely was fool,
and wouldn't appoint him to any
thing. What a joke it would be il
Walbridge should now be put into
the Cabinet while Greely is kept out
in the cold because he loved Wal
bridge enough to ask for his appoint
ment as Collector.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13

PRESIDENT GRANT has justly been
described as the great American
donee. He takes presents on all oc-
cassions and from everybody; and
as is well known, he has appointed
men to the highest offices in consider
alton of the presents they have given
him. On Sunday last all the papers
recorded the fact that on Saturday
the President had visited a watch fac
tory and received present of gold
watch. 1t was given to him bv Mr..
Giles. Perhaps he will make Mr..
Giles a member of his Cabinet, in the
changes which are about TO take
place in that remarkable organization.
n. Y. Sun. (Radieal| ilD
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13

SOME excitement has been created
in this section by the report in current
cireHlatien, that Mr.. Bartlett, of Wen
na, while drilling for coal. week or
two since, at Nelson Ledge, struck
what appeared to be gold bearing
rock. Specimens of the rock were
sent to New York to be tested, and n
few days since Mr.. Bartlett received
information that the rock contains
gold and is Woi til S2G per ton.-W. r..
Chronicle.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13

FATAL Acknowledging the Fair
at Medina two weeks ago, as the only
son of Mr.. Jacob Miller of Liverpool,
Medina county, aged about fourteen
years, was riding from the fair
grounds into the town of Medina, his
horse became unmanagable, ran into
a wagon, and, somehow fell over, and
in falling fell on young Miller and SO
injured him that he died in about five
minutes after the horse had fallen on
him.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13

On the afternoon of the 4th inst,
Peter Cassidy, aged "a. quarreled
with his wife Ann, at their residence
on the third floor of No. 70 King
street, New York, when the woman
deliberately seized her husband and
hurled him through an open window.
The unfortunate man sustained COM
pound fracture of the left arm and
both legs, and was removed to Belle
Vue Hospital in precarious condi-
tion 1fesE Fss
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13
To whom Il may concern.


We. the undersigned ApothecaTies anaJDrug-
gists OF the cltKsf cieyeiaHd, sstaks pisssure in
recommending our fellow oWnsman, 1Ir. E. A.
shellenttager,2 "a the cistzsns of Bavenna and
vicinity, as competent Al p6theOafy and Drug
glst. He has heen -eoRRsetcd with some of our
best Drug Houses from his boyhood up. both as
dispenser of medicine and a salesman, and we
can assure Messrs. Brafnerd & Son, that in our
opinion, they have made an excellent selection,
man of ability, in whom they can place the
most implicit confidence, and who is capable OF
taking charge of any Drug Houses as pre-
seriptionist and salesman.
E. NJ. HESSLER,
VAUPEL, MOORE & CO.,
HENSCH & CO.,
SAM'L. II. SHANNON,
HARTNESS q HULING,
II. c. BUSCH. NJ. D.,
BENTON. MYERS 4 GANFIELD,
q. ". CLARK, j.
W. H. CAPENER. NJ. D.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13

The silk and fur store of c. Frank
& Sons, on Broome street, New YORK,
was plundered of 5000 in Govern
ment bonds, and silks and beaver furs
wsrth S20;600 on Wednesday night of
last week.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13

AT an exhibition of the new Fire
Extinguisher belonging to 0. S.
Chemical Fire Engine Co., of Chicago
given in New York on Thursday last,
the building fell in, burying in the
ruins four men. James Manning, fore
man of the Eureka Company, of Chi
cago, had his ears badly burned. ed
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13

THE outer walls of Merits g. Riddle
new Repository on the corner of
Main and Prospect streets, are up and
present very fine appearance. The
brick cornice is something of a novel;
ty and is credit to the designer, Mr..
James Bacon, the very competent
architect of our village.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13
LOCAL NOTICES.
Teachers Examinations.

The Board Of School Examiners for Portage
County, will hold meetings, for the Examina-
ton of applicants, in the Court House, until
further notice, commencing at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ
and close at 4 L. NJ, as follows:
Saturday, September 24th. Id E.-h.E.l .l't
Saturday, October 1st.
Saturday, October sth.
Saturday, October 18th.
Saturday October 29th.
And on the last Saturday of each month there.
after until further notice. ,s.s-r,-,r, q
Ravenna, Sept. g, 1870 10S-tf.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13

A Rich Coal STR1KE.-Four sholes"
have been sunk OH the farm of John
Dennison, Qeased by Madison Pow
ers,) in Liberty township, Trunibull
county, and an average Of four feet of
coal found. This is said to be the
largest strike yet made in either
Trumbull or Mahoning.-Constitu-
Lon. .---.-.- u ~. ----
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13

a YoUNGsTER TAKEN INA Young
man by the name of Bagley, residing
in Deavertown, was made the victim
of swindiing game in this city on
Monday last. lie had drawn a sum
of money from one of the city Banks
for Mr.. Comstock, of beaverton. A
couple Of sharpers having ascertained
that he had the money by seeing him
ostentatiousIy display it at the hotel,
made his acquaintance on the street,
took. him into saloons, and piled him
with liquor. At length having got
their victim in proper condition for
skinning, the swindiers took him into
a back yard, where a box was pro
duced, and the green one was induced
to bet $500 that he could open it in
one minute. The money was put up,
and of course, the young man, who
had two trials, failed to open the box.
The sharpers pocketed the money and
made off. The young man COM
planned to the Mayor, but, as was to
be expected, all effects to find the
swindiing gentry proved unavailing.-
ZdReSCille iSigndl.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13

A MAN known as Rev.. James S..
Green, alias Rev. NJ. NJ. Cumiston,
was arrested in Middleville, Connec-
ticut, on Friday, by Boston detectives,
on charges of committing fprgeries to
the extent of $4,000 in Indiana. he
will be taken to that State for trial.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13

A MINERAL; lake in Nicaragua cures
cutaneous diseases and extirprtes the
appetite for whiskey. General Grant
had better go to Nicaragua instead of
Long Branch.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13

LARcENY.-Some day or night last
week, the exact date is not known,
the house of James Miller on Syca-
more street was broken open, and the
clothing of Mr.. Miller, valued at
about $40 stolen. No track of the
thief or property has been obtained.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13
E. p. Brainerd & Son.

Successors to Poe s. Brother. Dealers in Drugs,
Medicines, Paints, Oils, Varnish, Glass, Putty,
Cutlery, Lamps. Groceries, Perfnmery, Fancy
Toilet articles Pure Wines and Liquors for me-
dicinal use. Physicians prescriptions, careful
ly compounded We have secnred the services
of DIR. Charles E. Poe and the Prescriptidn De-
partment win be under his ControkS Swifts
Block. Main strset, Rasenng, O., 7s-H.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13

PENMANsHR.-Our village Board of
Education last year adopted the Bah
bittonian system of Penmanship in
our schools. Prof. Babbitt, the author
OF the system, spent the day Tuesday
i'll our schools giving instructions in
the system, the object being to qualify
the teachers to successfully impart in
structiou in the system. The Board
are endeavoring to awaken an interest
in this branch of education.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13

Now that cold weather is approach
ing and fires becoming necessary, too
much care cannot be taken in looking
alter the condition of fiues, stovepipes
&c. A little care may save a great
deal.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13

A rAPER encourages the young by
the example of youth who formerly
lived i'll hovel; yet with only two
hands and a crowbar opened a jew
elfy store and now he is living i'll a
large stone residence in Sihg Sing.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13
A GOOD SMALL FARM
FOR s A LIE.

T DESIRE TO sell my fsEm si.uate 9ne mile
76a aaha ns, east o. the village & OF Kent on on sHe
celient hand, With good buildings. q quantity. Of
good timber we'll watered BY good spring
within two rods of the door, and another in the
barn yard which never dry nor freeze with
excellent fruit This ioperty is very desirable
For terms, apply to the subscriber on the
premiseS; jain sAhP'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-10-13

CoURT.-The Fall term of the Court
of Common Pleas for this county will
commence ON Monday next.