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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-04-27
RANDOLPH.
CORRESPONDENCE.

SCHooLs.-Our summer schools are
all supplied with, teachers. our own
town furnishing nearly all of them, as
usual, for some time past.
LAND SALES in this town for six
months or even more, have not been
as active and numerous as years ago.
The most important sale made for
some time is that of z. A. Davis to
IL. D. Smalley, about % acres for the
sum of $4,5C0. Mr.. G. H. Wise has
sold his dairy cows and some other
property, the cows averaging some
$60per head. Mr.. L. z. Gilman sold
some of his livery property, and Mr..
Laird a lot of cows. In fact, this
town has gone into the COW business
largely In comparison with former
times. Messrs. Simison, Morse and
others, have brought into this town
and sold 200 head IF COWS more or
less. The farmers of this town do
not take kindly to this COW business,
as they heretofore have made most of
their money by raising grain, &C.
Simison and Frances Cheese Factory
has been receiving milk for that pur-
pose for one week, and viii be glad
to see as many customers as will be
pleased to call upon them, and will be
treated honorably and genteely. The
factory is a good and substantial
building, west of the center near the
grist mill.
Philip Shook died April 18th, 1871,
aged 81 years. Mr.. Shook was suf-
ferer for four years with disease of the
lungs, was member of the Lutheran
Church, but the funeral services were
conducted by Rev. R. F. Keeler, of the
M. E. Church. Honesty was the aim
of the deceased through his whole
life, and he carried the marks of it
plainly, yet he acquired respectable
home, and had that witness in his
breast that some may not have. A
widow, five daughters and three sons,
remain to mourn the loss of the hus-
band and father.
MARRIED.-Our former citizen, DIR.
E. w. Price, now of Kent, for better
or worse, as the saying is, has gone
and united his fortune through life,
with Miss Deming, of Cuyahoga
Falls.
Thos. Gorby has sold his bay geld
ing horse, Frank, to M Andrews, of
Madison, Lake county, Ohio, for the
sum OF $500. D. r. Ell.
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D1ED.-Capt. Peter F. Chase, died
at his residence about a mile and q
quarter south of this village, at ten
O'Clock on Saturday evening, the 22d
inst. He was born on Nantucket is
land, and spent the greater part of his
early life upon the ocean engaged in
the whale fishing business. He was
among the early em1grants from that
island to this county, having moved
here in 1916, and since his Residence
here he has been employed in agricul-
tural pursuits. He was much respect
ed by his neighbors and acquaintances.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-04-27

EDITORIAL CHANGE. Yesterdays
Portage Cos1atg Democrat announces
the retirement of Lyman w. Hall,
Esq, from the editorial and business
management of that paper, with which
he has been connected since its estab-
lishment. He is succeeded by his son,
H. r. w. Hall, Esq, who for many
years occupied the position of local
editor on that journal, and who for a
year past has been connected with the
Editorial staff of the st. Paul Despatch.
He has the experience and ability to
make the Democrat an interesting To-
cal journal. We wish the retiring and
incoming editors success in every
thing save their politics.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-04-27

ABANDoNED.-We are requested to
state that the project of obtaining o
carriage for the Ravenna Silver Cornet
Band has been abandoned, and that
those who have paid their subscription
will have the amounts refunded, and
those who have not will not be called
upon for the amounts subscribed. We
learn that the subscriptions for this
object amounted to $3.50. or nearly
enough to purchase suitable carriage.
1t is contemplated, we understand to
raise fund for the purpose of pur-
chasing neat uniform for the boys.
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Sherif's Sale.

The State of Ohio, Portage County, SIS.
TN pursuance to the command of an order of
i sale, directed to me from the Court of Com
mon Pleas of Portage County. in the cause of
John Burnett, Plaintiff, and Lyman Smith, ct
ais, Defendants. shall offer for sale at public
auction, ut the doorof the Court House in Ra-
VIENNA, county and State aforesaid, on
TUESDAY, the Both day of MAY, 1871,
between the hours of 10 O'Clock. A., NJ, and 4
O'Clock, p. III. of said day the following des-
cribed property to wit, situate in the township
of Charlestown county of Portage and State of
Ohio, and known as being part of lot No s6, and
is bounded SIS follows:
Beginning at the northwest corner ut a stone
in the town line, in the center of the highway; |;
thence east along the center of said highway, 81
chains and 81 links to a stone; thence sonth y
deg. east, 35 chains to stone; thence north s9al
deg west, chains, 6s links; thence south q
deg west. chains. 2s links to stone; thence
north s92i dcgs. west IA chains, 80 links to a
stone; thence north % min east, ~ chains. 81
links, to the place of beginning, containing
50 4st00 acres of land, be the same more or less,
subject to legal highways, and being land sold
by Plaintiff to G. l.. Fenton.
Appraised at $65 per acre.
OTIS d. PAINE. rif.
W. Il. THOMAS, Plainiff's Attorney
SHERlFF'S OFFICE, Ravenna, O.,
ADril 26, 1871 139-5w s-..s-.
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MAN SHoT.-On Wednesday night
a number of rowdies from Garfield i,
went to the residence of Matthias
Glass, living in the west part of
Berlin township, Mahoning county.
near the Deerfeld line, after he had
retired for the night, and demanded
admission, which was refused, where
upon they broke into the house, when
Mr.. G. shot one of the parties through
the abdomen. The party shot was
said TO be pedler from near Pitts
burgh. He was taken to Berlin CEN
ter where he fingered till Thursday
afternoon when he expired. ra4r
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A FINE AN1MAL.-Thomas Gorby,
Esq. of Randolph, last week sold a
fine Searcher gelding, six years old,
of his own raising, to Mr.. Minor An
drews, of Madison, Lake county, for
5000. Mr.. Andrews is fully acquaint-
ed with this stock of horses, having
brought the sire of this animal to this
county from Vermont in the spring of
1852, and he is still living and in good
condition, though somewhat aged
He is owned by Mr.. r. B. Cotton, of
Rootstown.
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SERIOUS AccIDENT.-On Wednes-
day ev ening of last week, Mr.. 7. M.
Jones, marble dealer, of this village,
received quite serious injuries by be-
ing thrown from his carriage. He was
returning from Kent where he had
been on business, at about eight o'clock.
Having occasion to drive down the
street past the Diamond Glass Works
he turned his horses heads in that di-
rection, and as the wheels of the car.
riage passed the sidewalk they struck
a rut or jog which threw the pole out
of the neckyoke leaving it dangling
between the horses, who became
frightened and ran furiously down the
street, the pole plowing in the ground
until it became fast and the carriage
| was upset and badly smashed up. Mr..
Jones was thrown violently to the
ground, breaking one of his ribs and
| inflicting q number of severe bruises.
DIR. Leonard was called and dressed the
wounds, and, although Mr.. Jones is
still confined to his house, he is in a
| fair way to recover. q
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-04-27

WARDLE Bros. golden SHOW is to
give four exhibitions at Citizens Hall.
this week, commencing this evening.
The performances consist of vocal and
instrumental music, acts of jugglery,
lightning changes of character, &c, sc.
In addition to these amusements 100
valuable presents are to be distributed
each evening. These performances
are said to be of the first order and
well worthy of liberal patronage.
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streetsboro, April "a, 1871.
HIRAM.
CORRESPONDENCE.


Your correspondent has been una
BILE to gather information, worthy of
note, for several days. In. a farming
community like this, at this time of
year, local items are scarce, from the
fact that almost everybody is at home
improving their time as best they may,
to get in the Spring crops, and in
making the necessary repairs and i'm
provements incident to agricultural
pursuits. We suffer considerable from
dry weather, and the cold winds for
several days past have caused much
apprehension as, to the safety of the
fruit crop. Apples' are yet safe, but
peaches, plums and cherries, on the
low lands, ,-were almost entirely killed
by the frosts several days ago. But
on the hills all the fruits were in good
condition, until Saturday night, when
we had some snow, and a heavy and
severe frost Sunday, morning. So far
as we have examined, ,upao this time,
we think the peaches, plums and cher
ries not entirely killed, though at the
time. it was thought the frost end
freeze were severe enough to kill all
fruits but apples, which are not for
ward enough to be affected.
Week before last,in accordance with
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CoAL.-Mr. w. B. Coleman has COM
menced drilling for coal on the farm of
F. B. King, mile and half north
east of this village. The drilling has
reached a depth of As feet and reached
the rock, The indications of coal are
said to be favorable. We learn that
Mr.. c. has leased the mineral interest
in 225 acres on the farm of Marcus
Heath, mile east of this village and
125 of Daniel f. Sapp in the same vi
cinity.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-04-27

1T is gratifying to observe the many
signs of improvement in our village.
In brief tramp around the other day
we noticed quite number of new
buildings going up, and a general
brushing up around town. Let the
good work go on.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-04-27

AT the late election in Washington
besides the ten thousand negroes who
voted the Radical ticket there were
several thousand of the Department
clerks who enjoyed the priqilege.-
These fellows nearly all claim the
right to vote in the several States
from which they hail, still, the Radi-
Gals will shout over their triumph and
keep up their palaver about frauds
upon the ballot box wherever the
Democrats achieve victory.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-04-27
LOCAL NOTICES.
New rirn,-sew sIilIinery Goods.


Miss L. {. Jackson, has taken into co-part-
nership, Miss Lydia A Wing, and the business
will hereafter be prosecuted under the firm
name OF
L.. C. JACKSON q CO.,
at the old store of Miss jackson, so long occu-
pied as a Millinery Store
The new firm solicit continuance of the Gus
tom which has been so kindly bestowed upon
the establishment in the past
They have received their new spring stock, a
choice selection of goods, Trimmed Work, Hats,
Bonnets, Ribbons. Flowers. Laces, Tissues, SC.
Ladies are respectfully invited to call and ex-
anime the goods. No pains viii be spared to
suit, and to give entire satisfaction to custo-
mers.
Their Store is four doors east of Phenix
Block, Main street, north side.
i. c. JACKSON s. co.
Ravenna, April 13, 1871, 4w. .-
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sTREETsBORO.'
OcoRKEsPoNDENcE.

Mr.. EDITOR Having been sub
scriber to your valuable paper, and
having noticed that the various town
ship correspondence were very in
terresting and often instructive, and
as no one volunteered for Streetsboro',
1 concluded to cast in my mite.
The might of the 18th inst. Mr..
Samuel French, foreman of Mr..
Straight's Waterloo Cheese Factory
in company with several men and
boys, went Suckersp spearing in Tinkers
Greek near Streetsboro corners
French having fallen considerably in
the rear took to very vigorous run
bringing one knee against a log ex-
tending into or across the stream with
so much force as to fracture the bone
above the knee. BY the assistance of
those in the fishing party, and Mr.. G.
N. Wheeler and his team and sled he
was taken to his home and surgical
assistance rendered by DR.. Hodge, of
Hudson. He is doing as well as could
be expected. -
April 18th, Uncle. Asher Seward,
having several acres of very low
meadow, which was heavily stocked
with last years vegetation, conclu-
ded ii would be best to fire it, which
was soon done. The wind blowing
hard and the vegetation being dry, the
fire spread rapidly, thereby creating
big scare, dong but little damage,
bringing out his neighbors on double
quick, some of whom, although being
very industrious, complain bitterly at
having to perspire so freely. Uncle
Asher is now. over 81 years old, was
one of the soldiers of the 1872 war,
did ssrvice as minute man, near
Sacketts Harbor, as also did Alvin
Wooa, who is still living and very
active of his age, being abnut So
Seward was present at Sandy Greek
surrender, and Wood at the death of
Gen. Gray.
S. S. Crawford has lately returned
from Kentucky with IL 13 head of
fine blooded cattle, part of which are
full blooded Durhams, the rest fine
grades. Admirers of fine stock could
spend an hour proftably in the pas
lures of Uncle Cad, looking them
over. ,Q.T03 40 I8V.TIa
W. A. Jenkins delivers daily to N.
B. Jenkins s. Sons cheese Factory,
4OOlbs milk from II cows, being an
average of 1919 lbs. to each COW.
q How is that forshighg'5 aISoa3 Isl
Quite number of COWS having died
in town this season from what was
supposed to be milk fever, L. think it
wiilnot be out of place to give what
is regarded by many to be good pre-
ventive. Mr.. Henry Peck. whe is
largely engaged in the dairy business,
having formerly lost many, but of late
none from this disease, practices the
following mode: When the grass be-
gins to spring up stoutly, the weather
warm, be it early or late in the season,
he keeps his cows on dry hay or very
closely fed upland pasture. Many
others accept his theory as correct, but
dislike, as they say, to starve their
stock, the result of which is now and
then the loss of a $50 cow.
sai7rt9a1 agAa zss l4-s ,1zsd RODNEY.
Streetsboro, April "a, 1871. 7a'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-04-27

THE Supreme Court of the United
States has decided that the salary of
Judge of State Court is not liable
to income tax. Other State officers
are appealing tc the Commissioner of
Internal Revenue for remission of
the income taxes on their salaries, and
the same questions will be raised in
reference to the fees of Sheriffs and
other county officers.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-04-27
Teachers. EXAMINATIONS.


The Eoard 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 p. r., as follows:
Saturday April a2d
Saturday, April s9th
Saturday, May 6th.
And on the last Saturday of each month there
after, until further notice..
Ravenna, April 13, 1871, 137-tf.
Use the Crown Hair Restorer,
For Badness Falling of the Hair, &C.. sold by
E.P. BRA1NERD s. son.
The Magic Cough Ba1sam
Is the best remedy known for Coughs. Colds,
Croup, Whooping Cough, Weak Lungs, Bron-
chitis, &C., &c, &c. Try it.
E. P. BRAINERD & SON,
are the Proprietors of this valuable medicine.
Sponges,
Large and small, fine and coarse Chamois Skin
to rub up your Silver Ware for Christmas, to be
had at -...~ BRAINERD'S.
Call al the Drug Store
With the 'Red 'FRONT.' for bargains. sf
"BRAINERD's' - over the Door.
Brainerd's'' over the Door,
E.P. BRAINERD son. Druggists on the
outer wall, -"our light VIII ever shine'' to
guide the people where to buy goods at fair fig
ures.
Ladies' Toilet Articles,
Puff Boxes Toilet Glasses, at -A s-.5..rs
55s9sf 49, BRAINERD's.
Patent Medicines,
Pure Drugs. Dye Stufs. Wines and Liquors for
medicinal use, at BRAINERD'S.
Try the German Tonic, F5
The best thing in the world for Dyspepsia Liv
er Complaint. Acidity of the Stomach, Fever
and Ague. &c.
E. p. BRAINERD & SON.
Proprietors.
Lamps, Wicl<s, @Ai t7s. sa
Burners, &C., &C., at -...a. -, ,s;ss~vsfrs
1a1-f BRANRRD's DRUG STORE
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-04-27

THOSE who attended the musical en-
tertainment at Citizen's Hall, on Sat-
urday evening enjoyed rich musical
treat; but there were very many who
failed to live up to their privileges,
and the number in attendance was not
what it should have been. Those who
stayed away were the greatest losers.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-04-27

Those BLANCHARD CHURNS, and they are
going OF like hot cakes,'' as the people are be-
ginning to find out that for CHURNINe, WORKING
AND sALTING BUTTER. they have NO EQUAL. Try
one. and if not all that you want in churn.
BRING IT RACK. j. c. PRENTISS.
April 60 1871, 1w.
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WE are informed that there have
been ten or twelve deaths from Scarlet
fever in the village of Kent since the
LIST of February, and that the disease
is still prevailing there to an alarming
extent.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-04-27

THERE was neavy freeze on Sat
urday night. Ice quarter of an inch
thick was formed in wooden vessels
that stood out over night. Still it is
thought but little damage was done
by it to the fruit.
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Choice and seasonab1e Goods

in every line of the Dry Goods Trade. Every
thing Fresh and Fashionable, and at prices to
satisfy all reasonable customers. p
We have renovated and beautifed our store
room, engaged full staff of competent and at
tentive clerks, and of all the multitudes who
day and evening throng our doors, none leaveus
except to return again & uE 90
Remember that the popular and fashionable
Emporium for Spring and Summer Trade, is
now and hereafter with i8 exc - 1Etfi.
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Democratie Committee-Meetin,
N SATURDAY, MAY erH.

The members Of the Democratic Central Com
mittee of Portage County, arc requested to meet
at the Office of s. D. Norton, in Ravenna,
ON SATURDAY, MAY 9Th.
for the purpose Of fixing the time and manner
of holding the Convention to choose delegates
to the Democratic State Convention. to be held
in Columbus on the 1st of June next. and also to
fix the time for holding the Convention, for
nominating county officers for the fall election
Of 1s7i, and for the transaction of such other
business as may come before the Committee
1t Is hoped that every member Of the Commit
tee, and such other of our Democratic friends
in the county as can make it convenient TO do So
will attend S. ID. tSORTOS.
April n feIi, 13o -2w. Chairman.
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New YORK CIRoUs.-This grand es-
tablishment will make its appearance
in Ravenna on Monday next and .ex-
hibit both afternoon and evening. We
are assured that it is a first class show
and complete in all of its arrange
ments- Among the performers in the
circus department are q number of
names that stand at the head of the
profession. But the grand balloon
ascension, which is gratuitous exhi-
bition to be given before the COM
mencement Of the performances in the
arena is a card that cannot fail to draw
large crowd. Everybody should
come to see this first great show of
the season. sss 2
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-04-27

SALE OF REAL EsTATE.-Mr. H. o.
Barber has sold his lot (No. 2D in Ram
ney & Seymour's Addition, to Mr.. r.
J. Torpey; consideration $3.50.
Mr.. Benz. Harding has sold his place
of three and half acres southwest of
the village to Frederick William Otto
Krakow; consideration $500.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-04-27

am prepared to- furnish all numbers of Nee
dies for the following Machines. My Needles
from the best manufactures in Germany,
and arc warranted to be perfect.
PRICE LIST.
Singer, Howe, Weed, Davis, three for 25c, oE
75c per dozen,
Wheeler & Wilson, Florence, three for CSC, OF
65c per dozen.
Wilcox 4 Gibbs, 10c each, or 81 10 per dozen.
All orders by mail must be accompanied by
the scrip A. Il. MASON,
131-tf. Ravcnna, OHIO.
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THERE is considerable complaint
among the farmers on account of the
dry weather during this month. We
are informed that the wheat begins to
show the effects of the drought.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-04-27

Il j hereby given, that the subscriber has beeif
APPOINTED apd duly qualified as ExecutIix. on
the estate OF Lyman Hine, late of Portage conn
ty, deceased. All persons indebted to the es-
tate, are. requested to make payment and all
persons having cl aims, are notified to present
them property verified Dated Shalersvillh,
April 90, 167t ts tl4
139-3w. SAHRINA HTNE.
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A STORY is told of young gent
who took lady out to ride the other
evening, and upon coming home
curl was found attached to the button
on the side of his cap. He says it is
false.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-04-27

SPADES are trumps with the garden
ers these days, and he who holds a
good hand and plays it shrewdly, is
sure to win.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-04-27

1t is4a fact that Day is retailing goods cheaper
than any other store in town. He is selling
them to go out of business not to make money
on them rrr-s- .sstF
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3
Aszz Home Isisfitifion, for the AceoHnn'oda-
fioss of the People of Portage County.
We will endeavor in the future, as in the past
to give preference and I'LL orders and supply
the wants and demands of our own county peo-
pie first.
/ win pay the Highest Market Rates for
Coupons, Gold, Silver and Premium Funds
OF ali kinds.
Interest allowed on time deposits.
Revenue Stamps-all sizes, kept constantly
on hand, and all orders filed promptly.
Special Deposits received without charge
u. 8. Bonds and Securities bought and sold
at best market rates.
Drafts drawn and cashed on all the principal
cities in the United States.
sight Drafts on England, Ireland and all
cities in Europe.
Collections made on all points in the United
States, and prompt remittance made.
d CLARK, Prest
C.E. wITTER. Cashier.
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List of Advertisements.


n<E T. Richardson & Son-Hardware.
NEW. w. b. Smith-Moving Buildings
nFG. W: :AIlen-Attachment Notice.
R6S- Mary SpraJ Notice.
nG-Sabrina Hine-Lyman Hines Estate.
RSS-John d. Phillips, Admr-Administrat
Sale of Real Estate.
n~otis B. Paine, sheriE-Sherin's Sale
~H. L. Day-Auction.
kRH. L. Day-Ofice for Rent.
n~H. L. Day-Carrirge for sale.
LOCAL NOTICE
RS-J. c. Prentiss-Arrived at Last
nr Democratic Committee Meeting.
nSg-Smith Brothers Spring Pastoral.
nS-N. z. Yost-Wanted Immediately.
n9H. L. Day-Among the Attractions.
n@H. L. Day-Invest your Money.
AEH. L. Day-It is a Fact.
~H. L. Day-Ladies' Dresses.
~H. L. Day-No Matter.
~H. L. Day 400 Parasols.
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A good girl to do general Housework. To such,
liberal wages win be paid. Inquire at Sd door
south of Catholic Church. -- .s7 RI
n. f. 1OST.
Ravenna, Ohio April 25, 1871, 139-1w