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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23
SUFFIELD.
CITIZEN.
CORRESPONDENCE.

ED. DEMOCRATIC PRFss.-Aas it is
very seldom that any one informs of
any news which takes place in this
township, I concluded to inform you
of one or two things that transpired
a short time ago.
In the first place, two or three weeks
ago Mr.. Barney and Joseph Wise one
morning when they got up, found
that their smoke house had been bro
ken open, and upon examination found
that some person had taken and car
ried away two hams without leave,
and without any special permit from
the Wises. But it happened on
night when the ground was soft and
muddy. Although the thief had toll
erable sized foot, he himself may have
been of good weight, and having two
large hams to carry, made footprints
so plain that he was tracked by the
Wises from their house over half a
mile west, so that they are satiffied in
their minds who is using their meat.
I give this instance to warn our neigh
bors to look well to their smoke-hous-
es if they don't want other folks to eat
their meat after they have cured it.
The next thing that happened in the
way Off fun is as follows: About one
week ago, Mr.. Peter Fulmer purchas-
ed COW at a sale and when on his
road home with her he met neigh
Dor by the name of B. w. BiXler, with
whom he traded cows. The second
night after the trade Mr.. BlXler's dog
made noise, Mr.. Bixler got up and
heard some person running north, and
not knowing what the person was af-
ter, concluded it was some one in
search of some more hams; there
fore Mr.. BiXler secured his meat be-
fore he went to bed again. But in the
morning when he came to his. barn he
sood discovered what they were after
in the night. The COW which he
had traded for with Mr.. Fulmer had
been taken out of the stable and taken
away, and the one that Fulmer had got
from Bixler wass.running in the road.
AS soon as Mr.. Bixler found out for
certainty how matters stood, he ap-
piled TO William Paulus, j. p. for a
writ of replevin, with which lie arm
ed the constable, who then proceeded
to the residence of Mr.. Fulmer to
take the COW, when Mr.. Fulmer beg
ged oil, and paid to Bixler SIS, and the
case was therefore settled and dis
missed. My readers, if you ever trade
and get the worst of the bargain, bet
ter grin and bear it, or go like an hon
est man in the day time and try and
compromise. Do not go in the dark
and steal the property, which will
make it still worse.
CORRESPONDENT.
| March 16, 1871.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23
CORRESPONDENCE.

FIRE.-Mr. z. B. Higley, on the 10th
inst, met with quite loss by fire.
His sugar house, number of cords of
wood, barrels, buckets, five OF six
hundred patent spiles, new axe, au-
gers or bits,and one paD,were destroy
ed. One pan was taken out, but
burning tree fell on it, and broke
hole in it. The camp was left the day
previous, as was supposed, all SAFE
1t is thought the wind blew the fire
into some dry stuff or formed train
of leaves to the fire. About one hun
dred trees had been opened previous
to the fire.
BUILDING.-Seymnur Strong is now
erecting a horse barn of more than
ordinary style, with improvements in
the old barn.
CoRREcTIoN.-The correspondent T.
of March 18th, has fallen into an er-
ror about the dedication of the Hall.
The Trustees dedicated it for all pur-
poses for which it was intended, both
by symbol and by action. If one
symbol more had been added, that is
violin in the back ground, then per-
haps L. aud others could have seen
the dedication in full, and the Trus-
tees are, perhaps, some to blame for
handling things with such filthy, un-
washed hands. But, perhaps they in
tended to represent class of crea-
lures by it. But it is dedicated for
all purposes for which it was built.
The Literary Society is fourishing
well. Last Wednesday evening the
Hall was we'll filled.
SINGING SCHOOL. The school has
decided to hold a second Concert on
Saturday evening, the 29th of April.
Coal DRILLING.-The company
drilling on Mr.. Turner's land, have
struck on heavy horseback of sew
eral feet in thickness, have decided to
move a few rods On to DR.. TurnbulPs s
land, and commence drilling.
EoUINox.-The north has now received the sun,
And farmers work has just begun.
CITIZEN.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23

CARELESS HANDLING OF FIRE ARMS.
On Saturday morning last, a couple
of gentlemen were engaged in exam
lining a pocket pistol in the Office of
the Etna House, and were cautioned
against carelessness.. A few minutes
afterwards the pistol was accidentally
discharged, the ball passing through
the lower light of double thick glass
of the window and crossing the side
walk buried itself in the ground be-
yond. Fortunately no one was in
jured. Butzone cannot be too cautious
in handling these deadly weapons, for
as some one has said, "a gun is dam
gerous weapon though without lock,
cock, stock or barrel.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23

SNUBBED.-It is becoming evident
that Ben. Butler is getting in very bad
odor with the Radicals. and that they
put very little confidence in anything g
he says or does. The other day he in
troduced his bill for the protection Of
the Southern people against the Ku-
Klux outrages and it was unceremo-
niously voted down by 125 to 64. A
majority of his own party voting
against his pet measure. Not only
does this vote show the Radical ap-
probation of Butler, but it demon
strates that they regard the stories
of Ku-Klux outrages as piece of po-
litical humbuggery, out of which, in
the end they will obtain but little or
no advantage. ........
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23

The average of increase in the valu-
alton of lands in the State, under the
new assessment, is 80 per cent, while
the increased valuation on lands in
Portage County is only Is per cent,
as will be seen from the above table,
and is less by more than one-half than
in any of the 16 counties within this vi
cinity, with which we have made the
omparison.
The average increase in valuation of
all the real property of the State, in
Guiding lands, towns and cities, is so
per cent, while that of Portage Coun-
ty is only % per cent.
We append in the table a column
showing the increase and decrease in
the population of the several counties
named, as the valuation of real estate
is, in q great measure, effected by that
circumstance. ..ss
The addition made by the State
Board of Equalization to the returns
by the several District Assessors of
this county, is CLIO per cent.
We are indebted to the politeness of
Hon. III. II. Stevens, the Member of
the Board of Equalization from this
District fer the above tables and facts.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23
MutiIated Currency Receivable in Pay
ment of Postage Stamps.

sFutfIated Currency Receivable in Pay
ment of Postage Stamps.
A Tennessee postmaster enclosed to
the United States Treasurer slip cut
from a recent North Carolina paper,
setting forth that the postmaster at
Hillsboro, n. c., has been fined two
dollars and ninety dollars costs for re-
fusing to receive mutilated currency
in payment for postage stamps, and
says that since the appearance of this
article in print his Office has been
flooded with mutilated currency, and
desires to know whether he is COM
PEELED to take or may refuse the mon
ey so presented. Treasurer Spinner
replies, stating that under the rules of
the Treasury Department postmasters
are authorized to receive such curren-
cy for its full value in payment of post-
age stamps when in cases of United
States notes not more than one-twen-
tieth of the note is missing, and in ca
SOS of fractional currency when not
more than one-tenth is missing
When such notes and fractional cur
rency are mutilated beyond the stand
ard referred to no one is compelled to
receive them for any part of their val
ue, and the only place where such
notes may be redeemed is at the Uni
| ted States Treasury.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23
GARRETTSVILLE.
CORRESPONDENCE.

At about 10 o'clock last sunday
morning, Mr.. John Tabor, an old res
ident of this place fell upon the side
walk while on his road to attend
church. and in few minutes expired.
1t is supposed that the cause of his
sudden death was disease of the heart.
He was one of the oldest residents of
our village, having settled here in the
wear 1888, and has lived here ever
since, with the exception of short
period spent among the gold fields OF
California. In his early life he spent
seven years upon the sea, always fill
inc his trust to the full satisfaction OF
his employers. He was member OF
the Baptist church, and through all his
lie. all who knew him recollect him
as leading christian and exemplary
life. Whether upon the biiiowy sea,
or at home with friends and in his
family circle, he was always kind,
gentle, iovial and christianlike to all.
At the ripe age of nearly seventy
three years. he passed away mourned
and missed by all who knew him.
On the 18th of this month, Leman
Ferry, an old citizen of this village,
died at the advanced age of seventy
seven years, at the home of his son in
Fredricksburgh, Wayne county, Ohio.
| He came to Garrettsyille at an early
day, and has ever been more or less
identified with its interests, welfare
and growth. To-day his remains
were consigned to the family grave
yard. The funeral services were
quite well attended Notwithstanding
the unpropitious state of the weather
| G.
Garrettsville, o. March II, 1871.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23
MANTUA.
CORRESPONDENCE.


The Dramatic Club presented "The
Avenger" at Citizens Hall again on
Tuesday evening of last week, with
increased satisfaction to numerous,
audience followed by a good Farce,
which was acted with credit to the
performers. Other entertainments viii
be given atthat place as soon as cir
cumstanees will permit.
In addition to the four cheese fac
tories that were in operation last sea-
son in this town, two more are to be
added the coming season, one on the
farm of VIM. Hood and one at the
Station by L. j. Rhodes under the
supervision of Geo. Russell.
Several new structures are to be built
at the Station this season, and were it
not for the greedy ayarice of land
owners at that place, many more
might be added, and sthe population
and business capacity be doubled in a
short time, for it is well known that
at that point on the railroad large
and constantly increasing business is
now carried on in shipping produce
and receiving goods for distribution
to several towns around that locality.
It is also well known that it is an ex-
cellent location for various manufac-
turing establishments, which would
greatly tend to promote the growth
and prosperity of the place, but with
| land held at from three hundred to
seven or eight thousand dollars per
acre, no one, unless his pockets were
overflowing with rocks would think
of purchasing a situation there. If
the penny-wise and pound-foolish
ideas which prevail in some individ-
uals could be supplanted by wise,
liberal public sentiment, and encour-
aging invitations be extended to men
of capital. Mantua Station would soon
take rank among the most enterprising
and prosperous country villages in the
State.
On Sunday morning, at the resi-
dence of L. j. Rhodes, Miss Lottie
Mckenzie left the earthly form, which
she had occupied for twenty-three
years and passed on to higher life.
She had suffered painful illness OF
several months, and as her weary spir-
it took its flight to the sublimer beau.
ties ofa better world, no doubt she
realized that "to die is gain" But Lot.
tie is not dead for
''The stream of death is bridged with flowers,
O'er which the angels come and go,
Descending from immortal bowers
In lilly wreaths and robes of snow.''
The weather continues warm, the
roads are fast settling into good con
dition, already the grass is springine
up and buds starting with every indi
cation of an early spring, but appear
ances are often dsceitful, and it will bt
well to look out for a. storm about
these days.
RECENT TRANSFERS OF REAL Es
TATE.-H. P. Corton to VIM. Bowen
SO acres, consideration $4,000. Hor
ace Bestor to Anson Bestor, IL acres
consideration $3.50. Ulysses Spink t.
S. P. Crooks, 434 acres at Mantua Cen
ter. "VERITAs."
March 20, 1871. IIt 81It-I
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23


The pleasant spring weather still
continues.
THE term of the Ravenna Union
School closes tomorrow for vaca-
ton Of two weeks.
FARMERS are making large prepara-
tions for the dairy business the coming
season. Large droves of cows from
the south and west pass through
town almost daily.
ALL the late publications can be OBJ
tanned at the new Book Store of D.
Smith 6 Son.
FLATH Sc Poe will soon be in receipt
of their Spring Stock. Give them
call.
DIR. SAMUEL WoLcoTT delivered the
second lecture of the course at the
Congregational Church on Tuesday
evening.
WE regret to learn that I'll. L. Day,
Esq, who went East on business some
two weeks ago, is confined to the
house of his brother, Ralph Day, Esq,
in Springfield, Mass.
The Peoples Store No. 4 Phenix
Block will be receiving lots of nice
new seasonable goods in few days.
Don't fail to examine them.
NAVIGATION on Lake Erie is open.
The boats commenced running be-
tween Detroit and Cleveland on Mon
day.
E. MUssER started st yesterday
for the purpose of purchasing the
Spring Stock of goods for No. 2, Etna
Block.
MEssRs. FLATH 81 PoE, clothiers,
have been giving the front of their
store fresh coat of paint.
SMITH BROTHERS. No. 6, Phenix
Block have been brushing up inside
and out their store preparatory to
opening up their spring stock.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23

A "M1LL" occurred on Monday eve
ming between couple of young gents
on the sidewalk in front of Wheeler's
Block. 1t was about the only excite
ment we have had in town for week
past. For few minutes they punched
each others snoots quite lively to the
great edification of crowd of from
fifty to a hundred who gathered
around to witness the &sport." Off
Ger Buck made his appearance in the
midst of the affray and the fight was
ended and peace restored.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23

PURCHAsED.-Messrs T. f. Udell
and III. d. Seymour have purchased
the building and engine and machin-
cry of the Peat works, and design to
remove them to some other locality in
town and convert them into a Flax
mill. We invite the attention of our
readers to the advertisement of these
gentlemen in another column show
ing the importance of this enterprise
to the farmers of this section who
may engage in the culture of fax.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23

PREPARING FOR THE CANIPAIGN.-M.
Hamilton & Co., and Hanks, Hamil-
ton Sc Co., who are engaged in run
ming Indian Shows, are making prep
arations for the coming show season.
Messrs. Furry & King have been
building for each of these Companies
very neat and substantial Band
wagon, and for one of them advertis-
ing wagon and several other car
riaoes,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23

REMEAIBER.-We hope our Demo-
cratic friends will bear in mind that
the meeting for the nomination of
Township and Corporation tickets is
to be hold at Citizens Hall next Sat-
urday evening. Let there be full
attendance.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23

CoURT.-The next term of the Court
of Common Pleas will commence it's
session ON Monday, April 3rd. A
portion of the Grand Jurors have
been summoned to attend on that day,
but we are requested by his honor,
Judge Conant, to say that inasmuch
as that is. the day of the spring elec-
tions, the jurors will not be required
to attend on that day, but will be ex-
pected to be present promptly on
Tuesday morning following.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23
Sewing MachIneNeed

am prepared to furnish all numbers of Nee
dies for the following Machines. My Needles
are from the best manufactures in Germany,
and are warranted to be perfect. ...
- --.' PRICE LIST.
Singer, Howe, Weed, Davis, three for 25c, or
75c per dozen,
Wheeler Il Wilson, Florence three for 25c or
s5c per dozen.
Wilcox & Gibbs, 10c each, or 81 10 per dozen.
All orders by mail must be accompanied by
the scrip A. G. MASON,
131-tf. .- Ravenna, Ohio.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23
MT. UNION.
coRsErpoNDENcE.

Mr.. EDITOR Thinking that per-
haps,a word from eye classical Mt"
might be of interest to some of the
readers of your valuable paper, Ihave
ventured to note down a few facts
which have fallen under my observa-
ton since my return to this place,
some three weeks since. sf.s
The appearance of the town is much
as usual no very decided change has
taken place since last fall, unless it is
in the condition of the roads, which
are at present almost impossible,
owing to the depth of the mud, and
one other very important feature is
the erection of a meat shop on the
corner of the public square opposite
the Conn House. If we might be al
lowed to express our opinion upon
this subject, we should say that it is
eminentiy proper that little insig
nificant bob-tailed meat shop should
be stuck up OH the best building lot
in town. 1t is characteristic of the
OAtClp pLASO thu titSbC WulCA oOuiC VI
our townspeople are the happy pos
SCISSORS of.
The present term of the College
opened on Tuesday Feb. %, and 1t is
worthy of remark that about one
hundred students were present at the
first chapel exercise. This is quite re-
markable, from the fact that generally
students do not get in until the second
or third day. 1t was encouraging
alike to Professors and students, as it
augured well for full term and the
predictions of many that the present
term will be the most successful of
any in the History of the College, are
fast being realized. Already we have
two hundred and seventy names en-
rolled in the different departments,
and there is little doubt fhat the num-
ber will exceed three hundred.
The March number of the Literary
Adcance, paper published by the
students, is out, and abounding with
good things from the pens of both
present and absent students. The
publication of this monthly was COM
menced last fall, and already 1t has es-
tablished itself as one of the features
of the institution and it is well worthy
of the support of all good students
and lovers of our Alma Ma ter.
FRED.
Mt. Union, March Is, 1871. q.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23

AN exchange proposes this conun-
drum: "Can any one give reason
why our army and navy, in time of
peace should cost uighty millions a
year?" And gets this answer: "Be-
cause seventy-nine millions don't
seem to be enough to go around."-
Any more questions to AK, eh?
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23

IN the estate of A. IL. Cline, are hereby no.
fed that in obedience TO an order, of tho Pro-
bate Court of Portage county, Ohio, a dividend
of % per cent on the liabilities of said estate.
was declared on the e1st day of March. 1871, to
be paid said creditors out. of the assets Of said
estate at the otfce of j. II. Nichols. Ia Ravenna,
Ohio, ON Saturday, tho aath day Of March, is71.
Assignee of A. II. Cline.
Ravenaa, Msich 2s, lsJi,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23

GONE EAsT.-Dr. L. W. Reed and
wife started East for the purpose of
purchasing stock of spring goods
for that old and reliable establishment,
the Peoples Store" on Saturday.
They will be absent about week
when those desiring to purchase goods
in their line will find magnificent
assortment at No. A, Phenix Block.
Give them call.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23

FEsTIvAL.-The Maple Sugar festi.
val given by the ladies of the M. E.
Society and Congregation on Wednes-
day evening of last week was very
pleasant and enjoyable affair, and was
in every respect a success. About
$50 was realized after paying expen-
ses.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23

REAL ESTATE SALEs.-On Saturday
last Sheriff Paine sold at Public Auc-
ton the lot belonging to Major II. FL.
Willard, on Babcock street for 1925.
Harvey Hotchkiss, Esq, was the pur-
chaser.
AT the same time the Sheriff sold
the farm known as the John Burnett
farm in the west part of Charlestown,
consisting of - acres, for S39S0.
Peter III. Bean, Esq, was the purcha-
SER
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23

SERIOUS AccIDENT.-On Monday
last, towards evening, young lad,
son of Mr.. Sewell Cooley, living near
the Diamond Glass Works, was en-
gagged in shooting a pocket pistol, and
supposing it had been discharged, he
placed the muzzle in his mouth to
blow it out when it went off the wad
passing through the palate and cheek
and causing a frightful and dangerous
wound.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23

We append table making a COM
parison between this county and fif-
teen others in this section of the State,
of the valuations in 1870 and 1859,
with the increase in 1870 over 1859,
and the per centum of increase in that
period on lands, with the loss and
gain in population in the several
counties named:
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23

The Radicals attribute their defeat
in New Hampshire to General Apa-
thy. just before the election they
claimed that their party was fully
marshalled and ready for the contest
1t is more likely that General Disgust
has been the cause of their over
throw. a.. q. .-LL- -
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23
LOCAL NOTICES.
Mantua pemocrattc caucus.

The Democratic voters OF Mantua are request
ed to meet at the Town Hail, on Fridry evening.
March 31st for the purpose of nominating can
dates for township officers, and also one Justice
of the Peace. to be supported at the annual elec-
ton, April Sd, 1871. Other business OF impor-
tance will be brought before the meeting, and a
full attendance is specially requested.
HENRY COBB, Ex Com.
Mantua, March %, 1871. ...4H -2
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23

ExAcTL9-Somei music teacher
once wrote that the art of playing
the violin requires the incest percep-
ton and the most sense of any art IN
the known world" Upon which an
editor comments: The art of pub
llshing newspaper and making it
pay, and at the same time making it
please everybody, beats fiddling high
er than kite"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23

WE learn that the Billiard tables in
the room in Empire Building are TO be
removed about the first of April into
Phenix Hall, which will close that
Hall as place for Exhibitions, Lee
lures &c. Certainly, Ravenna is in
need of a first class hall for amuse-
ments. aA
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23

WE regret to learn that Ira Gardner
Esq, formerly Sheriff of this county,
is lying dangerously i'll, at his resi-
dence in Freedom, of inflammation of
the bladder. But slight hopes of his
recovery arc entertained.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23

THE Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation, opened their hall in Dodge's
block at a Reading Room on Monday
evening. The room has been neatly
fitted up, newly papered and carpet
ed and furnished with supply of
papers and periodicals, and affords q
place where young and old may spend
an evening very pleasantly and prof.
itably. Admission free.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-23

We understand the Etna House sa-
loon has been closed, and that Mr.
Musser designs to put in couple of
billiard tables and use it for billiard
room in future, for the accommoda-
ton of the guests of that house.