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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-11-02
Supplemental Report.]
Gsrba Wido-s, nr;+.s .,

This last week l have sent to the
sufferers in Wisconsin box of cloth
ing for infants and children, all new.
26 outfits for infents, Is pieces in each
parcel, making $50 pieces. Also, Ito
garments, mostly for children. Total
500 pieces.
Grace Church, $35; E. S. Comstock
SIS; j. S. Armstrong 81.
To this work many ladies lent will
ling hands and warm hearts, who viii
please accept our warmest thanks
"God is not unmindful of their work
of love-" g. S. d.
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HIRAM,
LCoRREsrosDENcE.l

LCoRREsPoNDENCE.l
The present season has been one OF
improvement in our place, though
perhaps no more than other seasons.
Mr.. J. P. Roberts, Sylvester Reed, Oh
iver Hobart and Mrs. Asenath Young,
have each and all built for themselves
neat and comfortable dwelling houses,
which, aside from convenience to
themselves, adds very materially to
the evidences of thrift and prosperity
in our midst Mr.. J. G. Davis, near
Jeddo, has very muchA improved the
appearance of his residence by moving
the ss L" part from the North to the
South end of his house. Several barns
and sheds have been erected this sea-
son. all of which improvements have
given employment to a goodly num-
Der of mechanics.
Mr.. D. D. Hummeston sold a por-
ton of his stock of goods at auction
last week, Mr.. II. is closing out his
business at this place. and goes from
here to Tidioute, Pa, where he now
has dry goods store in operation,
with every prospect of financial sue
cess. Mr.. Hummeston has been in
business in this place for several years
and by his honesty, fair dealing and
strict integrity, has won, and merits
the confidence of the entire communi-
ty. His official duties as Treasurer
and Postmaster, have been discharged
with accuracy, promptness, and the
most liberal accommodations, and our
community parts with him with sim
cere regrets. The best wishes of his
numerous friends go with him to his
new place of business. In consequence
of this removal the Postofice cauldron
has been in high state of fermenta-
ton, but has at this time become quite
qniet.-(How is that for distinction,
with g very little difference.) The
candidates are E. Mott. j. Streator, A.
J. Squire, J. G. Ellis and Mrs. Martha
Rudolph. at this writing I am in
formed that it stands between the
latter and one of the other candidates,
which one 1 am unable to state.
Prof. Marble, of Akron, was in
town last week, giving instructions to
our Band. The last evening of his
instructions he and his class were
completely surprised by the ladies,
who came in upon them with a gen.
erous supply of their culinary SKILL
1t is needless TO say that the captured
Band yielded as gracefully as circum-
stances would permit.
The potato crop is out of the ground
and in first rate condition. Mr.. L, A.
Gridley, of this place, and S. S. Beecher
of Garrettsville, have bought 5000
bushels, at so cents per bushel. j. j.
Ryder has sold four car Aaads to par
ties in Youngstown, al % cents per
busheE, delivered at Garrettsville. A
large amount have been marketed at
Mantua Station. 1t is estimated that
forty thousand bushels will be export
ed from this township the present
season. III.
HIRAM, Oct. 80, 1871.
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THANKsGTvTNG.
WAsHIssroy. D. G. october 2s. 1874.

WAsBTSsToS, d. C.. October 2S. 1871.
PROCLAMATION by THE PRESIDENT
By the President of the United States-A Pro-
clamation:
The progress Of the seasons has again enabled
the hIisbandmen to garner the fruits of their
successful toll Industry has been generally
well rewarded We are at peace with all ma
lions, and tranquility, with few exceptions
prevails at home Within the past year We have,
in the main, been free from the ills which have
elsewhere affected our kind If some OF us have
calanllties, there should be occasionsfor sympa-
by with sufferers. resignation on their part to
the VIII of the Most High, and rejoi ing 10 the
many who have been more favored. l. there
fore, recommend that Thursday, the thIr-
tIeth day OF November next. the people meet at
their respective places of worship and there
max the usual Acknowledgements 10 Almighty
God for the blessings He has conferred upon
them. for tlt ir nnercifal exemption from evils
and invoke His protection and kindness for their
less fortunate brethren. w hon, in his wisdom, he
has deemed it best to chastise.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my
had and rausel the seal of State to be fixed.
Done at the city Of Washington this 2Sth day of
October. A u 1871, aud of the Independence
OF the Bnised States the ninety sixth
U. s. GRANT.
By the President:
HAMILTON FISH, Secretary of State.
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? ANCY NEEDLE YoRI

Seven entries. Best rag carpet striped, Mrs
Glazier; I'd best, Mrs W m Hall; best rag carpet,
hit and miss. Mrs G w Austin; best rag mat,
Miss Ida II Goss.
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--~s~.

SHALERsvILLE CONTRIBUTIONS
the Disciple Church in Shalersville,
Sunday, Oct, 22d, 1871, at the close of
tho morning services, o. G. Atwater,
the pastor suggested that some action
be taken for the relief of the sufferers
of the burned districts of Wisconsin
and Michigan. On motion of E. B.
Babcock, a committee of three was
appointed, consisting of G, L. Horr,
E. X. Hoskins and j. L. Clark to take
the matter in charge. Said committee
appointed sub committees in each
school district, and during the week
they collected, packed and shipped in
provision, clothing and money to the
amount of six hundred dollars, to be
distributed equally between Wiscon-
sin and Michigan sufferers,
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Fearfu1 Exp1osion at Youngstovn,


Near youngstown, Ohio, early Sat-
urday morning, terrible fatal explo-
sion occurred in the furnace of the
Andrews Bros, by the blowing up of
one of the stacks of the furnace. The
stack, hoisting house and stack-house
were almost completely demolished.
There were nine injured, two ofwhom
have since died, two or three others
it is feared, are fatally injured. The
destruction of property will reach
nearly $4,000, on which there is an
insurance of about one-third that
amount. AT the time of the explosion
the blast was on, and the cause is un-
explained. The oldest furnace men in
that vicinity say that they never heard
of a similar accident. Investigations
will probably make some new devel-
opments.
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NEW CLOTHING SToRE.-J. G. Beat
ty has opened a new Clothing Store
in the room three doors east of Phe-
nix Block, where may be seen very
choice stock of cloths, ready made
clothing and gents furnishing goods,
which purchasers will do well to call
and examine,
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Damage bv Fires.

VIM. P. Hazen, of Woodland, in
formed US that the late forest fires
have done considerable damage in the
vicinity of that place. Were it not
for the extra exertions put forth by
citizens much more and serious dam
age would have been the result. Mr..
Hazen estimates his loss at about
$1,000. We also learn that Mr.. Hop
kins, of Green Camp, suffered consid-
cradle loss, in the burning of miles of
Mirror.
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A Home that any Man Might
be Proud of.

Pittsburgh r. r Portage County, Ohio. 2H
miles from Kent from Hudson, 6 from Ravenna
IA from Akron, and 81 from Cleveland. The
house is one of the best farm houses in Portage
County, newly painted and improved; contains
10 fine rooms and wood house. or summer kitch-
windows lead from two of the beautiful bed
rooms in the wing part of the house ON to fine
porch that runs around the back of the main
Rooms are good size, high ceilings, and most of
them newly papered. A splendid cement bot
tom cellar, and cistern and well at the back
door. The house is beautifully shaded with
vines, fruit, ornamental and evergreen trees,
shrubbery, ETC., and is located on one of the
highest points in this section, commanding a
fine view of the beautiful country surrounding
One of the fields is skirted by -
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The Ravenna Society for the aid Of
the sufferers by the late fires have for
warded fifteen large packing boxes of
clothing and bedding, eighteen barrels
of potatoes, two barrels of pork and
three barrels of flour, The value of
the articles sent is estimated at over
$1,000. There is tquite quantity on
hand which win be sent forward in a
few days.
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There are many things too numerous to men,
tion for the want of room. Best come and see q
store well filled with good goods, and accommo-
dating clerks to show them. Bring along your
Butter. Eggs. Rags, Dried Fruit, &C., and get the
highest market price.
N. CONVERSE.
Ravenna Oct. 10. 1871
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List of Advertisements.

j. C Beatty Clothing,
Trustees. ShalersviIle- Contractors.
VIM. Paulus. Administrator-JOhn McClough-
ans Estate,
Jennings & Swan-Dentists.
LOCAL NOTICES.
Portage County Agricultural Society-Cor-
rections.
j. c. Beatty-Boy's and Youths Clothing.
j c. Beatty-An the new styles.
j. c. Beatty-An elegant stock.
j. G. Beatty-Beaver Cloths.
j. C. Beatty-Shirts and Drawers.
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Portage County Teachers Inst,tute-AnnnaI
Session OF 1871.
The Portage Comfy Teachers Association
will hold its next Institute at Garrettsvlle COM
mencing on Monday, Nov. 6th and continue one
week. Good Instructors from abroad have been
secured. and full attendance is desired. The
County Examiners will be present and hold an
examination at the close of the Institute
J. F. LUKENs, Sec,y. IN. WILCOX, Pres
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Nelson CunVGrse's Advertisements.
N. CONVERSE,

| N. CONVERSE,
over with new and fresh stock of Fall Goods,
making the most complete and desirable stock
1 have ever been able TO show. The public in
general are cordially invited to call and inspect
| the same. r-t-.---- -,.-sa,--,=...->
Dress Goods.
This department is nicely filed up with a
good assortment from s5c. per yard up. Nearly
all the shades Merinos, and Empress Cloths
cheap. A splendid stock Poplins and Black AL
pacas. Splendid Black Gros Grain Silk at 81
per yard.
Domestic Goods.
This branch is well stocked up with many ar
ticles too numerous to mention. Como and see
good heavy brown Cotton at 1s1sc.- Also. yard
wide bleached at 1s1so.
Linen Goods.
great variety in this line, all decidedly
cheap. All Linen Table Cloth at 35c. per yard
Good Linen Towels at 81 per doz. Fine Irish
Linen at 35e- per yard. Good Linen Napkins at
81 per doz. A large stock Linen Shirt Fronts.
Gents Handkerchiefs. Ladies' all linen Hand
kerchiefs four a. for s5c.
Quilts and Spreads.
A good stock Bed Spreads and Quilts. Come
and see nice French Honey Comb Spread at
1850. as
Shawls.
A large and new stock to select FROM both
square and long. A handsome 81 inch square
Shawl at $2,50. A good stock Shoulder Shawls,
from 60 cents up.
Cassimeres.
A large and splendid stock Come and look
thr. ugh before buying. All wool goods from
30 cents up.
Hosiery and Gloves.
A good assortment. Good Merino Hose at 15c
per pair.
Velveteens, WATERPROOF and Beaver
Cloakings.
A good assortment. velvcteens from 75c up
Good W ater-Proof at 81 per yard. and Beaver
Cloakings at old prices.
F1annels and Wrappers and Drawers.
A Asplendid stock FlanneIs, nearly as low as
ever large stock Wrappers and Drawers be-
low old prices. which will gladden. the hesrts Of
all through the chilly blasts of winter. Good
wrappers and Drawers at 6Oc each.
Thread.
Another 100 doz. of that splendid 200 yard
Spool Thread at &c a .,ool.
Hats and Caps.
A new stock. A good winter Hat at 81 A
nice lot children's Hats, each containing \. .ize
to make the little folks happy.
Boots, Shoes and Rubbers.
A large stock, cheap.
Groceries.
A compile and fresh stock at as low prices as
any man can afford to sell Them Young Hyson
Gunpowder, Japan and choice Black Teas at
81 rs per lb. Splendid Rio Coffee at aoc Good
Soap at &c per Id, and six cakes Honey Soap for
20 cents.
Come and See.
There are many things too numerous to men
tion for the want of room. Best come and see
store well filled with good goods, and accommo-
dating clerks to show them. Bring along your
Butter. Eggs. Rags, Dried Fruit, &C., and get the
highest market price.
N. CONVERSE.
Ravenna Oct. 19. 1871
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october 1e, 1871. 16s-sw
Z. jackson & CO..

L. G. jackson q Co.,
Advise the Ladies of Ravenna and vicinity that
they have just received a FINE STOCK OF NEW
GOODS, consisting of a complete assortment of
MILLINERY GOODS for fall and winter use
and wear, comprising all the novelties and
beauties adapted to the season, everything be-
ing new, fresh and fashionable.
We have an especially desirable stock of shad-
ed Neck-tie ribbons, together with other varie-
ties, and gay assortment of goods in our line.
Thankful for past custom, we invite the Ia
dies to visit and see the pretty goods and rare
bargains we have for them.
Ravenna, Oct 5, 1871, 162-4w.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

Among the miscellaneous and curious things,
of which there were large supply, notice a
few of the most prominent: Three sewing ma
chimes, Domestic, Davis, and E. Howe; also,
Frany Pope's knitting machine; washing ma
chine; sample of paints, by j c Prentiss; T. W.
Robinson's case of ladies' goods; q E Barnard
and G A Chapman, canaries; Cassius Ackley,
large owl; coons by II Cotton and G Ackley /;
squirrels, by VIM Hall; Chinese umbrella, Mrs
Cushing; box Chinese curiosities, Capt. Bar
nard; whales teeta. specimens of shell-fsh, la
from Sandwich Islands, willow wood from
the tree by Bonaparte's grave on st. Helena
Hindoo idol Sc, &c, by Capt R Russell; fancy
fiy-brush, S Z Parsons comical arrange
ment of flowers. artifcials, old time fash
ions. modern fashions, sailor boy. &c. SC.
by Mrs VIM J Gardner; two miniature fish
ponds-frst by May Tilden, second by Mrs P
Chapman-containing the live fish case of fiat
ting tools; curious boxes; ancient and modern
curiosities, too numerous to mention, helped to
I'LL up and make this an interesting feature of
the fair.
The Hiram Cornet Band furnished the music,
and, as whole, the officers are well satisfied
with the fair
BY order of the Board of Government
ID. BOGUE, President
NJ. WHITNEY, Secretary.
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SECOND NATIONAL BANK,
OF RAVENNA, o.
Designated Depositary of the


Bonds and Securities bought, sold ana
exchanged, at our counter, at best market rates
stocks and Bonds, of all KINDS Dousns anu
sold on Commission, in New YORK, OF any us-
sired market. a.
Tssel,est Market rate for $40 and 1910
COUPONS, Gold. silver, and premium funds
of all kinds.
Drafts drawn and cashed on all the prineipai
Cities in the United States -
xslght Drafts on England and Ireland anu
Passage Tickets to or from those Cines al
New York rates.
Revenue stamps-all sizes for sale.
Accounts and Depotits of Business men and
individuals received on most favorable terms
and prompt and liberal treatment guaranteea.
interest allowed on time deposits as may be
agreed upon. .
GEO. ROBINSON, President.
Sept. 8, 1868. tt.
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A LITTLE cotton soaked in lamp oil
and bound upon corns for two or
three nights is said to make the little
pests "get up and get" Try it before
patronizing the travelling corn doc
tors.
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MAYOR MEHARG assures us that the
report which is being currently circu-
lated, that he is in receipt of an anon
ymous letter, declaring that Ravenna
will be laid in ashes within the next
thirty days, is a canard. He has re-
ceived no letter making any threats of
the kind.
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4 BEAUTIFUL LAKEl

Which lies some 60 rods from, and in front of
the house. The farm has fine young bearing
Orchard of choice graftCd fruit. Also fine
young Vinyard of about 500 vines from Kuox's
celebrated Vinyard. which is just commencing
TO bear; a full crop may be estimated at 500
bushels of grapes year. And a fine lot of
Lawton observation-disclosures 500 stools-bore for
the hrst time this year: an average crop would
be 20 bushels of Blackberries.
On the House Lot there is an abundance of
Gooseberries. Currants. Raspberries Ounces
family use. Good Barn, 60x40 feet, and new
unfinished frame shed on side of the barn 40 feet
long and IA wide; well in the barn-yard; the
whole forming beautiful home for any man
Some lucky person will get q Warranty Deed
of the above farm, free of all encumbrances for
only $5 20. Might you not be that person? Are
you doing Justice to your family if you neglect
trying to get its BY investing SIS 90 you may
get a beautiful and valuable farm, or perhaps a
man or child is justified in failing to tyy to win
this prize. -
To my old friends and the public in general,
Will say that they can rest assured that the
Prizes will be distributed as soon as the tickets
are sold, of which due notice will be given The
drawing will be public and on the night of the
Concert. 1t will be conducted by Committee
appointed by the ticket holders, and the box
from which the prizes are drawn will be open
holder : ticket viii be represented by duplicate
containing the number on his ticket and his
name. The gentleman who places the duplicate
in the box will be publicly sworn that all the
tickets sold are properly represented in the box.
Nothing will be left undone. to make the public
fully satisfied that this distribution of gifts will
be honestly and honorably conducted.
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Fine Dress Goods.

Fine Dress Goods.
We are opening, nearly every day, something
NEW in Dress Goods. This morning we offer
New Merinos, New sattines, New Empress
Cloths. New Epingles, New Velous. and New
Poplins- Will open this week 25 Pieces New
Plaid and Stripe Poplins-fresh importations
We offer Black Silk Velvets at So ,25 per yard.
Lyons silk Cloaking Yelyets at &c. $40, $1a, SIS,
and $16 per yard.
+ j. S. SMITH & co.
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PERsoNAL.-On Tuesday evening
we had the pleasure of call from F.
w. Green, Esq, the genial senior
editor, of the Plain Dealer, who spent
few hours that day in looking
through our town. We hope he
found matters here worthy of honor
able mention.
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FAN and Winter Campaign.

| SMITH BROS. avail themselves of their frs
hour of leisure in the temporary Stacking up
| trade in election week, to tender their hearty
thanks to the people of Portage and adjoining
counties for the extensive patronage so gene
| rously given them by discriminating public.
GOOD GOODS have had good customers and the
sound principles of business which this young
firm has aimed to inaugurate, have been sealed
with the marked appreciation of the public
They pledge to their friends, in the future the
same unremitting efforts to please in the quality,
variety and extent of their stock of goods and
to Justify in all particulars THE GENERAL CON-
FIDENCE which they have already earned
Smith Bros. sell goods for what they are. No
customer, of whatevr age and experience, shall
ever have cause to complain of being deceived.
They sell goods for SMALL but SURE PROFIT;
nothing under cost and nothing at exorbitant
figures to meet deficiencies created by bad debts.
Cash approved credit can command anything
they have at the slight advance upon cost which
no reasonable customer could deny to them.
This rule has already vindicated its propriety
to the benefit alike of themselves and their GUS
toners.
AS usual, it is needless for Smith Bros. to fill
the columns of the papers with minute cata-
logue of their stock. The PEOPLE KNOW that
they keep FULL line in all branches of the
trade, and don't care to read detailed inven-
tory of calicos, ribbons, brass buttons or shoe
strings. That style of advertisement has been
played out for some time except with the one
horse concerns at the cross roads. Smith Bros
are simply prcparcd,to meet every want of the
public, in every department of the trade
They have now opened the Fall and Winter
campaign equipped and provisioned at every
point. and gratefully recognize in their expert
ence of the past the most assuring oniens of a
continual success.
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Still continues the DRESS AND CLOAK MAX
ING BUSINESS at her Rooms over j. s. SMITH
& Co.'S Store, No. Phenix Block.
Her Rooms are also well stocked with choice
NEW MILLINERY. The latest styles of HATS,
BoNNETs, &C., constantly on hand and made to
order.
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We Can SGUe YoW MOmey-ITy
Us! Hs
April 81. 1871. 1s9-tf. s,.r5,
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BURGLARIEs.-On Friday night last,
the dwelling house of III. L. Day, on
the corner of Chestnut and Bowery
streets was entered by a burglar. The
entrance was affected by prying open
the buttry window. The doors from
the kitchen into the other part of the
house being fastened the thief made
no further progress, and contented
himself by taking such eatables as
came in his way, when he took bis
departure.
On the same night the residence of
A. M. Pease on Chestnut street, near
the Summit mill, was burglarized. In
this instance the entrance was affected
through the buttry window, from
whence the thief entered the bedroom
of Mr.. P, carrying off two pairs of
pants, in the pockets of one pair of
which was about $25 in money and
find gold ring. No clue to the thief
or thieves has heen obtained,
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ITO our friends we need make no explanation
j. or promises; but we assure the public that
this is no humbGg. We have not bargained for
cheap Jewelry, Melodeons, and other goods to
promise to the purchasers of tickets and never
give them.
Desiring a change of business on account of
continued ill-health, we have adopted this means
OF making quick sale and getting the cash for
our property. and giving to some fortunate per-
son beautiful Farm of 102 acres
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New MUsIc.-The "Riverview Gal
op," composed by Clinton II. Cool
man, son of D. G. Goodman, Esq, of
this village, who is student River
view Military Academy. at. Pough-
keepsie, N. Y, has been placed upon
our table. The piece is dedicated by
the author to Otis Bisbee, A. NJ, Prin-
cipal of the institution. It is publish
ed for the author by William A. Pond
& Co., SAT, Broadway N. Y, and is
very neatly got up. Of the compost
ton we are not sufficient of critic to
speak; but Clint is young gentleman
of fine musical taste and requirements,
which leads us to believe that "River-
view Galop" will be found to be
production of much merit.
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Teachers, Examlnations.

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 at 10 O'Clock, A. M,
and close at4 p. NJ, as follows:
Saturday Oct. IA.
Saturday, Oct 21.
Saturday, Oct. 2S.
Saturday, Nov. %.
And on the last Saturday of each month there
after, until further notice.
Ravenna, April 13, 1871, 137-tf.