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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-08-31
GARRETTSvILLE.

CORRESPONDENCE.
One week ago yesterday three men from Brace
vile. EKumbull county, came to the hotel at this
place with q woman who, from circumstances,
would seem to bear very doubtful. ifnot very
suspicious character, as for morality and de-
cency. One of these men secured a room, and
after getting it invited in his companions and
the woman with them, after which they closed
the door and put down the curtains, and were
carousing on wine and cigars quite luxuriously,
What else these quiet Sabbath h-breaking people
did it would be scarcely within the province of
this humble communication to say, but at least,
circumstances were so suspicious that our land
lord became dissatisfied with such proceedings
and requested the parties to leave. Upon which
the three men, z. L. Rood, Aretus Stowe and
e. Hurst, fell to abusing him and the inmates of
the house generally, and conducting themselves
in very riotous manner. After a couple of
hours of such proceedings the parties took their
!" sweety " and repaired to Nelson Ledges, ex-
pecting to have more liberty among the rocks
and caves. At the instance of the landlord,
warrants were issued for the arrest of the men
for committing riot. and upon Friday last their
examination was held before Justice Cole, and
they were held to answer at the next term of
court Prosecutions have been commenced
against the same parties for several other Of
fences committed the same day, and it is hoped
they will be punished to the full extent of the
law for their amominable conduct.
Last Friday evening meeting of our citizens
was held at the Buckeye Hall, to prevent the
further sale of Intoxicating liquors contrary to
law. It is hoped that these measures will be
successful, and that it viii not be the positive
nuisance that it has been for the last few weeks.
sitt REGIO.
GARRETTsvILLE, August 28th, 1871, .f-r-
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AGRICULTURAL FAIR.-The officers
of the Portage County Agricultural
Society are at work completing ar
rangements for the coming Fair on
the 25th, 26th and 9th of September.
If the people, who ought to make this
their exhibition, will but second the
efforts of the officers of the Society,
this forthcoming fair viii be one of the
grandest agricultural fairs ever held
in the county or in Northern Ohios-
Let every farmer, mechanic and cfti-
zen, prepare and bring in something
to add to the interest of the OCCASION.
Come yourself; induce your neighlior
to come, and all bring your families.
We learn that an effort is being
made to procure the services Of one
of the most distinguished gentlem en-
in the Union to deliver the address
on the occasion. If the effort is sue
cessful, due notice of the fact will be
given. -
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Look Ont for the Big Show,

TosInorrow the Mammoth Menage-
rr;e and Circus of Adam Forepaugh.
.s;1 avhih,t IN +b;s5 v;rooa Aocord, ,
WIN, :" II N4.1s - : - - y ~
ing TO the accounts on on our exchanges
it is the finest exhibition ever present
ed to, fhe public. The PROCESSION
#tbronab fbe streefs ia Described Sas he.
- =. ! rs. SS,a ;.,sr.;
ing truiy grana anu inip0sins, sur
passing gSany thing OF the kind eyer be-
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NELSON LEDGE.
CORRESPONDENCE y aiJ,.as iii9


Your correspondent still lives and breathes
the pure air, enjoys the rural scenery without
making many notes of passing events. One
week has elapsed since my last short epistle
during which time it has been my pleasure in
various ways to amuse myself. Sometimes by
watching the comers and goers, and at other
times by seeking places of interest among the
rocks. Each day find new interest, new beau
ties in the wonderful works of nature. Each
day brings with it its varied amusements. To-
day while winding my way along the narrow
passages, was led to ask myself these iques-.
tions: " BY what means were these rocks made
thus to separate; has there been time far back
in the history of the world, when these now
green fields and valleys were once a sea, and its
waters driven by mad winds washed these
rocks year after year, century after century.
until nature thus wrought its work. And then
was there some commotion of the earth by
which the waters were made to seek another
level, leaving these places as we now find them,
or, was this work accomplished some eighteen
hundred years ago, when the g sun was turned
to darkness, and the moon refused to give her
light" when the earth shook and trembled, and
a voice was heard to cry q" Eli. Eli. Lama Sa-'
bachthani?' Can the mystery be solved? Will
the time come when we can tell by what means
these wonderful changes in the earth. were per-
formed?" leave it to you my readers, to solve
this question. sfrsI
AS before stated, this place is sought by peo-
pie far and near, the high and the low the rich
as well as the poor. all the time, each in his
own capacity. l also made mention before of
visitors from your city. Since when 1t has been
my privilege to see another party of your citi-,
zens here for the purpose Of passing the day.
and to show their friends what there is here to
be seen. We felt disposed to watch them rather
closely, thinking perhaps some poetical genius
might be among them and per chance drop his
manuscript; but. alas, we were doomed to dis
appointment. Close search revealed nothing of
the kind, nothing GOULD he found save the re-
mains ofla "broken flask - which tells its tale.
While these lines are being penned all nature Is
asleep, and SO ought to be,
3s ,.tstfaH'i sali.84 .-it.3 DIRIGo.
NELSON LEDGE, Aug. %, 1871. iia a'l'.
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e DEMocRATIc CLUB. =, There was a
good attendance atsltheF Democratic
Club at its meeting on Friday evening
last, and those present were well paid
for time and trouble in coming, by
olistening to the able and eloquent ad-
dress Of Mr.. Hatfield. We were
pleased to see number of Republi-
cans present, and though they differ
with the speaker they all speak of his
effort as an able one.
"a resolution was offered inviting
the editor Of the PRESS to address the
Club at its next meeting, but, in con-
sulting with many of the members
and other friends it is deemed best to
defer the speech till some future time,
and no speech will, therefore, be ex-
peeted on Friday evening.
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Ravenna Union School.


THE Fall Term of the Ravenna Union School
u will commence September II, and continue
a weeks. =
The Second Term will commence January q,
1872, and continue 10 weeks. is 1t 1'771I'- "
The Third Term will commence April D. 1872
and continue IL weeks =
The School will be under the Superintendence
OF 5: G. Barnard, and each department will be
school in this vicinity furnishes greater facilities
than this for attaining a thorough knowledge Of
and seminaries.
Foreign pupils are received at the following
rates of tuition: For term OF ~ weeks in the
High School. 3S lin the Grammar School, 81; in
the other Schools 80. Tuition bills must in all
cases be paid in advance. =
Any desired information in relation to the
School may be obtained of 8 G. BARNARD SUI
perintendent, or the undersigned.
a1g q. b. STOWE, u
Pres't Board Of Education q
N. B; Teachers Meeting at High School room
Thgrsday and Friday, September 9TH and sth,
Ravenna. Aug. %, 1ST1. a.
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Death of John Harmon.

1t is sad duty we perform in an
nouncing the decease of ouroldand es-
teemed friend and fellow-citizen, John
Harmon. He died at his residence
about a mile and 3 half west of this
village, at twelve o'clock and ten min
utes p. m, on Tuesday, after long
and distressing illness which he bore
with great patience and fortitude.
Mr.. Harmon was born at Sufield,
Conn, December11, 17S9. He moved
to Ohio in 1906, settling first in Man
tua. He moved to Ravenna in 1888,
and assumed the charge of the Vest
es7s Courier, as editor and publisher,
which he sold out few years after to
Messrs. SeIby & Robbins. He was
afterwards connected with other
newspapers here, and has always up
to within q few months written for
the press, furnishing much importnnt
and valuable Information.
He had been three times married,
his last wife,and seven children by his
first and second wife, surviving him,
viz: Mrs. T. F. King and William G.
Harmon, of Rayenna, John H. Har-
mon and Eugene s. Harmon, of De-
troit, Mich. Robert Harmon and Cy-
rus Harmon, of New York, and Ellen
G. Harmon, of East Saginaw, Mich.
Mr.. Harmon was man of upright
ness and integrity of character, pos
sessing a vast fund of valuable infor-
nation, and enjoyed the universal re-
spect and esteem of the entire COM
munity. His life has been intimately
identified with the history OF this
county for nearly three-quarters of a
century, and no notice we can give at
this time can do justice to his memo
ry.
His funeral will take place from the
Methodist Church, at ten o'clock to-
day, CThursday,) under the direction
of the Masonic Order, of which he
was worthy member.
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HIRAM.
CORRESPONDENCE.

(CoRREsPoNDENCH-1 =
The Fall term of Hiram College commenced
last Tuesday. The number of students enrolled
the first week was one hundred and seveaty five,
being an increase of fifty over the same term q
year ago. Several more will be enrolled the
present week. The large increase in the NUM-
Der of students. the first week of the term is cer-
tainly very gratifying to the friends of the Col
lege. and is the best possible recommend the
present exceedingly efficient faculty could de-
sire. Ft}sfEt
The repairs on the Disciple Meeting House
have been completed, and services were held
therein last Sabbath. The congregation occu-
pied the Methodist house while repairs were
being made.
We are at this time, having an abundance of
wet, which is great relief to farmers in this
vicinity There is now moisture enough to in
sure the corn and potato crops and materially
help pastures which were getting short = ~
The rats have been and are now making seri-
ous work in the corn fields, by eating corn on
the hill, an operation entirely new to our farm
ers. As the rats commenced operations before
the corn got hard, the damage is more than the
mere eating, for where the devilish pests gnaw
the hnsks Off while the corn is soft what is not
eaten is spoiled. Abner Harris has a splendid
field of corn nearly ruined, and other farmers
have suffered more or less. H.
HIRAM Aug 80 1871
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,foRE POETRY FOUND IN "THE Dew
Ills CAVE 20
A Reply to the Sweating Poet.

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In no small alarm.
=, ne saa;,,- .t.. SIC -ssta,5 ~.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-08-31

If the suggestion of the name of
Mr.. Carrier for Auditor had been a
preccncerted affair, the work of the
/" Ravenna Ring" they wouldn't have
been likely to have made mistake in
his given name, would they, Hal. P
This idea that there is ring among
the Democrats of this County is the
most intensely funny thing that has
been got off in this region for many a
day. .sES5 Is
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-08-31

The sub-structure of the new Carr
riage Factory of Messrs. Merits s. Rid
die, is nearly finished, and the work
of laying the brick will be commenc-
ed soon. The plans of the. building
were drawn by Mr.. James Bacon, one,
of the most competent architects in
Northern Ohio. The structure will
by one of the finest in town, and the
largest and best for the purpose in the
State. -
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The Collins BOOE Store BaZar AdYGr-
; @a ..a Elements,

Miss E. III. Collins & Co.. 9G
| To-day opsn a-Book and Variety Store, in Ra
VIENNA. in LITTLE's BLOCK. Main Street, south
side, nearly opposite the east end of Pheni1
! Block.
Book and Stationery Department.
| Standard and Miscellaneous Books, good
supply-all the School Books used in this vicin.
ity, and all new books received as soon as pub
lished.
School and general stationery, full supply
always on hand.
Initial Prize Jewel Caskets.
Beautiful Initial Paper, one quire of tinted pa
per, and one pack of envelopes good quality, in
each box, and each box contains prize. These
prizes range from 25c to $1,000. Call and exam
inc these beautiful caskets. ~
Gold Pens. III
9 We are the sole agents for Portage county for
the justly celebrated 49,
MORTON GOLD PEN,
one of the oldest. and acknowledged to be one
of the very best pens in the market. 1t is unex-
celled and unequaled by any other Call and
see these pens and get pamphlet describing
them, at the COLLINS BOOK STORE BAzAR. 80
~. ''y E. II. COLLINS & CO.
Rayenna, June 2s, 1s71. ~. "
Toys, Fancy Goods, China and Bohemian
Glass Vases,
A full line in all these styles of goods a.
@i52i--S y Dollar Jewelry.
Beautiful and fashionable pattern. A full
stock of MILTON GOLD JEwELRY, from which
purchasers may have their choice for one dol
lar. Unusual bargains in this line of trade are
here offered. -
Ladies' Ready-Made Clothing Department.
Ladies' Suits Ladies' Underwear, Aprons,
Children's Ready Made Suits Guns, Collars,
Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, Buttons, a splendid as
sortment of Marsailles and Cambria Trimmings,
Ribbons, Gloves. Parasols, Hosiery, Hoop Skirts,
Thread, Silk, Needles, Perfumery, &C., &C.
This department contains articles in too great
variety 10 be enumerated, and is especially
commended to the attention and inspection of
the Ladies.
News Depot.
A News Depot will be inaugurated, where all
the leading publications, the current popular
literary papers. and daily papers can. be OBJ
tanned. Orders and the names of subscribers
are solicited to sustain this Department. Please
let us have share Of the News Depot Custom
of the Village and County. W
Webster's Dictionary Unabridged. -
SECT the Best,'' and get it where it can be
bought the cheapest. Don't pay $12 for Web
ster's Dictionary &Unabridged, the price at
which it has been sold for several years past
when You can obtain it COPIES warranted full
and perfect) for TEN DOLLARS of u.s.
The Collins Book Store Bazaar
Presents stock of new goods and good goods
just purchased for cash and at reasonable pri-
ces, an inspection of all which is solicited
Remember the location as announced above
at the big "BooK STORE" SIGN. OF
e. 81. COLLINS q co.
Ravenna, June IA, 1871. ~
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SHOT HIMsELF.-On Thursday af-
ternoon last, a young lad, son of Con-
stable. Shorts, of Kent, received "a
wound in the region OF the abdomen,
by the accidental discharge of pistol
with which he was playing. The
wound is not regarded as Of q very
dangerous character. -
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WHILE Mr.. Perry Goodell, of Free
dom, was hauling load of fax straw
to the factory of Messrs. Udell g Sey-
mour, on Friday afternoon last, he
drove too near the edge of the sluice
near the Summit Mill, when the wag-
on upset, spilling off his load, beyond
which there was no great damage.
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The Agricultural Society of Rootstown,
VIII holds its next meeting at the Town Hall
on Monday evening. Sept. 4th, to complete ar,
rangements for the next Annual Fair which
will be held
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4TH, 1871.
A general attendance of all who feel an inter
est in said fair, is requested.
By order Board of Government.
DANIEL BCGUE, Prest
CHAs. NJ. WHITNEY, Sec'y.
Rootstown, o., Aug. 2sth, 1871. ff-
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The fine new residence being erect
ed by Mr.. G. P. Reed. on Oak street,
already presents splendid appear
ance. as does also the new brick resi-
dence of Mr.. A. A. Graham, on the
same street. They are credit to
both the proprietors and builders, and
an ornament to our village. More.
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Mr.. j. @. PRENTIss has given the
front of his store room, at the west
end of Etna Block, a new coat Of
Bradley's Enamel Paint, which gives
it neat and lively appearance.
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2 fH@ss3 XII , ELsEEglzE 2 HI.
WtTH reference to the Nelson Ledge
poetry published in our last issue, we
wish 70 sayin behalf of every gentle
man composing the party that our
correspondent g Dirigov is thesadthor,
and no blame should be attached to
any save himself. We certainly regret
it if there W ere any personal allusions
in the article aswhicln any one should
take offence, and are satiffied that
nothing of the kind was intended.
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For IiiYerpool & Queenstown.

Inman Line Of Mail Steamers sailing from
New York, every Saturday, and alternate Tues
days. ls saai
Tickets sold to and from England, ireland,
.and the Continent. 81 = "a
JOHN G. DALE, Agent,
Is. Broadway, N. Y,
or c. E. wITTER, Cashier. First National Bank
of Ravenna, Ohio. - = 124-6m-
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Teachers, Examinations.

The Board Of School Examiners for Portage
County, will hold meetings, for the Examina-
tion of applicants, in the Court House, until
further notice. commencing alto O'Clock, A. NJ,
and close at p. M, as follows:
Saturday. April 22d: si' So. .As--
Saturday, April 29th.
Saturday, May 9Th.
And on the last Saturday of each month there
after, until further notice.
Ravenna, April Is, 1871, 137-tf.
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A SMALL patent leather shoe was
picked up on the road about a mile
north of town on Thursday last. The
owner can obtain the same by calling
at this Office. *;
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LOCAL NOTICES.
Cham Table.

We have this day put upon our Cheap Table a
large line of seasonable Dress Goods. which we
are offering at greatsacrifce There are some
extraordinary bargains in this let, and all those
that have ever bought from our cheap table %
know we mean what we say.
Aug. 30. J. s. SMITH & co.
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A SEVERE storm of rain, accompa-
MED by high wind, visited this re-
gion ON Monday night last. Consid-
erable damage was done, especially to
corn, a good deal of which was laid
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Garrettsville.

Avisit to this Inland City and sojourn at the
GarrettsyiIle House, conyinces us that this hotel
is wen Kept. Isaac Parker & Son, the gentle
manly Proprietors, spare no pains in their kind
attentions, and are deserving of aliberal pat
ronage from the travelling public. All will
find this House home, and the table supplied
with the best the market affords
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-08-31

WE regret to learn that DIR. E. H.
Wait is still lying dangerously i'll at
his residence on Main street, and that
little hopes are entertained for his re-
coYery. 49
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Deerfeld Fair.

The Fifteenth Annual Fair of the Agricultu-
raj Society of Deerfeld. will be held on their
Fair Grounds, one half mile northwest of Deer
field, Sept. 30th, 1S71 The track for the exhibi-
ton of horses will be in tip-top shape.
f...f. JNO. MeCONEY, Prest
C. s. TIBBALs, Cor. Sec'y.
Deerfeld, Aug 21st, 1871, 156-tf = st'
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/, SUICIDE IN KENT.-Last Thursday
afternoon, Mr.. Augustus Bigelow, a
man aged about fifty years, q we'll
known citizen of Kent, committed
suicide in THAT village by taking an
onnee and a half of laudanum, which
he procured at one Of the drug stores
there on that day. He had been in
the habit Of purchasing that drug be-
fore, and it was consequently dealt
Quito him without the least suspicion
-ofathe purpose TO which it was to be
applied. The contents Of the vial
were swallowed shortly after six
O'Clock in the evening and he died
about eleven. Medical aid was called
in. but it arrived too late to be of any
ayails The cause of the rash act is
left wholly to coniecture.arlM MIR. B. had
been up to about a month before this
event addicted to habits of intemper.,
ance, but he formed a settled determi-
nation to reform, and for a month had
refrained from drinking altogether,
and it is Thought by some that the
want of his customary stimulous had
produced . melancholy condition of
mind iamo uniting to partial insanity.
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A PLACEMENT NoTICE.-w. A. Ingell,
IA VS.. Sidney Fleming-Before A. N. Farr, j.
P.,of Mantua township, Portage County, o.
On the 12th day Of July, A. D., iss1 ssfd JUS
tice issued an order OF attachment I'm the above
action i Sor the sum Of sss,6s. ,v ,v,rv,
oMantua. Aug 8. 1871, iss-sw". = l'''----' E5
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In OPERAT1oN.-We are pleased to
be able to. say to the public that
Messrs. Low g Wait, who suffered so
severely from the late disastrous fire
in this village, have got their pump
works again in running order. They
have erected a temporary building
near the " Hub Factory" of Messrs.
III. So A. Stowe, on Oak street, and
are again prepared to supply their
customers with their excellent pumess
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Harvest Home Party.

A Harvest Home Ball will be given at the
Shalersyille Exchange. Friday. Sept. 8, 1ST1.-
Dancing to commence at 5 p. m. Music, Far
ris' Superb Quadrflle Band. Come early and
have a good time. Bill, $3.50.
C. H. THOMPSON,
|, Aug. II, 1871, 155-3w* Proprietor.
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TyQR Posters, Hand Bills, Bin Heads, &c,
north end Of 8nptee Block. ! .sla - y