The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-03-30
MANTUA.
CORRESPONDENTS.

Lest the denizens of Mantua Station
should be puffed up with vanity and
pride at the present and prospective
importance of their thriving and pros
porous village, and SO imagine them
selves as situated at the "Hu6" of
Mantua. We will remind the inhabi-
tants thereof and the rest of mankind
generally, that couple of miles to
the northward in the same township,
is located another village, less pre-
tending, but still worth looking after.
We notice there just now that the old
firm of McCarty & Ray has been dis
solved by consent, and henceforth we
shall miss the good natured and ge-
NAL phiz of our friend Mack, as we
call at the Post Office, but in the op-
posite corner in the Stone Store he
may be found, ready and willing to
wait upon customers, as of yore, he
having purchased the entire stock of
goods of the late firm, and removed
them to thatplace. Our worthy Post
master. Col. G. H. Ray, will occupy
the old stand as usual. He is now en-
gagged in repairing, painting and fit
ting up in elegant style, and intends
soon to have an entirely new stock of
goods which he will take pleasure in
showing to his friends. The firm of
Foster & Co. still present as heat and
attractive place of business as can be
found at any country store, while up
stairs, Robt. Crawford is always found
at his accustomed seat. pegging away
at the soles of his numerous friends.
Wesley Jones still plies his awl and
pounds his lapstone as was his wont
in aud lang syne.R The cheerful
ringing of Philip Cann's hammer on
his anvil, may be heard early and late,
as he is industriouslyl engaged in
amassing fair share of this worlds
goods, setting an example that may be
followed with safety. j. P. Griffin
has opened the spring campaign by
the exhibition of several new Car
riages of various styles, at his Repos-
itory, which will compare favorably
with those from more extensive shops.
Mine host, G. A. Hotchkiss, at the ho-
tel, furnishes entertainment for man
and beast, and is earnestly striving to
elevate the character of the house,
having the best wishes of his neigh
bors and friends, to assist and second
his efforts in that direction. The
cheese factory of Pope s. Hinkley
will soon be in running order, under
the supervision of experienced work
men. 'Fstf .
We must not omit to mention for
the benefit of the Ladies, that Mrs.
McCarty and Mrs. Ridge are here
ready to exercise their skill, in neatly
and tastefully fixing up that kind Of
head gear, sometimes called bonnets
or hats in the latest style, or after the
most approved pattern.
Of the Center, one mile westward
from the Corners, many items of in
terest might be mentioned, but want
of time and space forbid. AT some
future time we will speak of the Town
Hall and other public buildings, &C.,
that are located there.
A very good run of sap was Sc
cured last week, and last night, q
slight fall of snow gave promise to
sugar makers of yet another run.
CoRREoTIoN.-An error appeared in
to the correspondence from this town
last week, in relation to the age of
Miss Lottie Mckenzie Her age was
30 years instead of %, as enormously
reported. apar 81 "VERlTAs."
Mantua, March p, 1871, d