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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-10-10

NEW MANUFACTURING ESTABLISH
MENT.-One of the neatest and most
important manufacturing establish
meDts in Ravenna, is that of Messrs.
Stockwell, Griffin &c Co., situated on
Oak street, Opposite the Hub IL Fel9
factory of the Messrs. Stowe. They
manufacture the StockwelI Patent
combined Boltcutting andNut tapping
machine, which was invented by the
senior member of the firm. For speed
economy and perfection of work it is
unsurpassed by any machine in use.
1t received the first premium at the
Northern Ohio Fair at its last meeting,
the committee being among the most
competent machinists in the State, and
all machinists who have examined it
pronounce it perfect. We are unable
to give full description of this i'm
portant invention. In addition to the
manufacture of this machine the COM
pany are prepared to do all kinds of
repairing of engines and other ma
chinery. We are pleased to learn that
the company finds ready sale for their
machines. They have ecentIy erected
very pleasant and commodious
building for their works, and those
desiring anything in their line will do
| well to give them call.
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GARRETTSVILLE
". FL.

Correspondence
Last wednesday commenced the
annual fair of the Highland Union
Agricultural Society on their commo-
dious grounds in the so uthern part of
this place. The first day was devoted
to entering various articles for exhi-
bition. Notwithstanding the unpro-
pitious state of the weather, a great
many came through rain and wind
upon the grounds to make the proper
arrangements for the introduction of
their articles ON the grounds for ex-
hibition. On Thursday morning the
storm of the previous day had passed
away and the warm sun came forth
bright and clear, Frightening the
countenances of those interested in
this exhibition. AT an early hour the
articles for exhibition had all been
placed in position, and the handsome
show of stockwas all upon.the ground.
This society has by its energy and
good management secured we'll
earned and widespread reputation,
and by the middle of the second day
a very large collection had assembled,
appreciating very much the exhibi-
ton.
The third day dawned bright and
clear; the mud and water of tlie pre-
vious day was all dried away, render
ing the grounds very pleasant and in
viting; and at an early hour the streets
of our village were thronged by those
desiring to attend the fair. This ex-
hibitfon has been only one of the nu-
numerous successes with which this
enterprise has met. i.
The Floral Hall was well filed in
every department by articles which
were well worth the appreciation
with which they met on account OF
their merit. The fruit of all classes,
the furniture and needle work were
all very good fair representation.
The musical Department. was conduct
ed by Mr.. E. Nash, who had quite a
number of first class instruments in
the hall. He is dealer in all classes
of musical instruments, and in every
case gives ample satisfaction All de-
string anything in his line would do
well to call upon him before pprehas-
ing elsewhere.
Last Saturday evening j. B. Bur-
rows, Esq, of Painesville addressed
the citizens of this place on the polit-
cal topics ofthe day. Mr.. Burrows
was soldier in the war and has for
years been Republican. He quite
well demonstrated the fact to large
and attentive audience that the pres
ent administration was unfit TO GOV
ern this Union longer, and the great
hopes of the future centered upon
Horace Greeley. REGIo.
Oct. 2.-lS72.
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Death ofLeonard Parme1ea.

Another old citizen OF. Ravenna has
passed away. Leonard Parmelee died
at the residence of his son, F. D. Par
melee, in Hillsdale, Mich. on Friday
October 4th, in the SD year of his
age. Mr.. Parmeiee wins born at Suf-
field, Connecticut, in I79l, and resided
there until 1916, when he removed 10
West Springfield, Mass. where he
married Miss Harriet Day, who sur
wives him. In 1897 he moved to Dun
kirk, N. Y, where he resided till 1889
when he came to Rayenna, and con-
finued to live here till the spring of
1871, when he removed to Hillsdale,
Mich, to reside with his eldest son.
He was devoted member of the Con-
gregational church, quiet, peaceable
citizen, and an upright and christian
man. He leaves five children, f. d.
Parmelee, of Hillsdale, Mich, Julius
Parmelee, of Des Moines, Iowa, Syl-
vester J. Parmelee, Mrs. B. Little,
and Mrs. d. B. Lawrence, of this vii
lage. His funeral took place at the
Congregational Church on Sunday
last, and his remains were buried in
the Ravenna cemetery.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE.

To Farmers and Others, Relative to the
Dried Apple Market.
The buyers of Dried Apples wish to call the
attention of the Farmers OF Portage County to
the imperative importance of improving the
quality of the Dried Apples that are being made
and sold this fall. The enormous crop of green
apples throughout the country, East and West
renders it apparent to us all that the price OF
dried fruit must of necessity be low, compared
with former years, when there has been a fail
ure of the apple crop in other localities. Hence
the importance to producers and buyers thatthe
article should be of good quality The errone
impression still prevails with many that it
is of slight Importance whether the dried apples
brought to market are COED or poor, MS they are
used for the manufacture of cider brandy. This
is not so; they are sold if sold at all. an ar
ticle of food, and must be nicely pared and COR
ed 10 render them fit for such purposes. We ask
our customers to prepare them in this way, that
advantage. Otherwise, we have reason to fear
the result may be that our markets being tull oil
inferior dried apples, and no demand for them
they will have no value, and this important
branch of trade cut off. We ask you to give the
matter your careful consideration.
J. S. SMITH,
.-,..s N. CONVERSE,
DIM. CLEwELL
Poe BROTHERS,
SMITH BROTHERS.
- SEARL BROTHERS
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The New 7-3O Gold Loan Bonds
OF THE
Northern Pacific Railroad.
The First Nationa al Bank.
OE RAYENNA,

Arc now selling and unhesitatIngly recemmend ID
these bonds to their customers and all parties
who have money to invest. as the most prontabie
as well az Safe investment that Is now offered 10
the public. - -, 80
snonsiblS. financiers who have fully inEestlga-
ted the securities upon which the 7-O Gold
Bonds are based cannot doubt the reports, Doth
Official and unofficial. heretofore publlshed.5, ed
Confirmed as they by the letters OF such
hirh-toned. honorable gentlemen as Bayard
Tavlor. ex-Goy. Bross. of illinois. e. w: Bryan
and Others who have recently visited the New
Northwest Letters just published and can be
had at Bank free. :
Having full confidence in these securities,
have ordered large amount of the F-5O Goid
Loan Bond and will be pleased to supply ali
our customers and others who are desirous OF
making u q ood Safe and Profitable Investment
We Keep hand Bonds of 800. $500 and 81 :
OOO which we exchange for Government 5-2t
Bonds, on which interest will soon cease. Thus
realizing handsome profit ana increasing tne
capital 10 to l5 per cent
Will pay highest market price for Coupons on
Northern Pacific and Government Bonds
Interest allowed on time deposits.
Drafts drawn and cashed on all the principal
cities in the United States.
Sight Drafts England, Ireland and al
cities in Europe
C. E. W ITTER, Cashier, 1852.
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Democratic and Liberal Com
mitteeS.


At the late Democratic and Liberal
Republican County Convention the
following gentlemen were appointed
to act as County Central Committee
for the ensuing year:
J. T: Catlin, D. q. Goldman, Wallace
Williamson. E. P. Hatfield, d. l.
Rockwell, w. A. Jenkins, and c. s.
Cotter. st 8EttlL
The following gentlemen were ap.
pointed Committeeman for their sew.
eral townships:
Ravenna, Jas. H. Nichols and Wallace
Williamson. W e3 .
Franklin, B. T. Anderson, j. P. Hail.
David Marshall. Il .nae a.H
Garrettsville, Alvin Barber, Charles
Goodsell.
Windham, Franklin Fl. Snow, 1. N
Wilcox.
Shalersville, Geo. W. Freeman, r. H
Monroe.
Mantua, VIM. Fl. Farr,, J. j. Saddler
Suffield, John iLoudenslager. D
Streetsboro, d. f. McGrew, W. A.
jenkins.
BrimfeId, Reuben Brobst, S. M. Blake
Freedom. Perry GoedeH, E. E. Small
q ley.
Atwater, A. B. Winans, A. q. Berger.
Edinburgh, E. Fish, T. Clark.
Charlestown, Il L. Brown, David
Collins.
Hiram, Frank Squire, Andy Squire.
Nelson, L. M. Bancroft, Oscar Adams.
Aurora, G. III. Case, r. N. Avery.
Rootstown, H. burlington, r. H.
Clark.
Randolph, David simison, John Wit
terman. l<t
Paris, Lafayette Minyoung, W. B.
= Phillips. a4 1E 'F.,
Palmyra, D. D. Thomas, DR.. Ezra
Rose. 1
Deerfield, -.a.-..z.
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AURORA.

lC0rreSpOnuencel
Mention was made sometime ago of
the vault to be built in our cemetery
by Mr.. T. M. Jones, of your village.
In visiting the grounds last Sabbath
we were amazed and highly pleased
at the beautiful structure being reared,
and all give their praise to the mas
terly and honest manner in which the
work is being done. The material
used is the best quality. of Berea
stone. Mr.. Jones is adding laurels to
his already honored name among our
people. None complain, and all who
have had deal with him unite In say
ing he does it better than we talked.
AS regards the vault the citizens are
highly pleased. We would advise
parties in adjoining towns who con-
template building like structures to
visit our cemetery before they con-
tract with other bnildefs.
The cheese market is firm and high.
Butter sQa22. Cider apples are too
thick. Grant matters are thick too.
We mean thick headed. N.
Oct. Z, 1872.
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shoold take. Such is the report l
have received since my return home.
On this same Friday evening l was
attending a Greeley meeting at Man-
tua Station with my large oil paint
ings illustrative of campaign senti-
ment. Mr.. Burroughs from Paines-
vile was the speaker and held the
Hall full of people, delighted listen
ers. for two hours and half Mr.. B.
is forcible and attractive orator with
wonderful faculty for bringing ont
all the fine points and details of an
argument. This was the first meet
ing held at Mantua and had the effect
of rousing the indifferent to action
and satisfying few Bourbon Demo
Gratis that Greeley is really all the De-
mocracy they need for the ousting
of centralized despotism and secur-
ing peace and prosperity to our affiiet-
ed country.
The meeting was snceess and the
friends. were very much pleased with
their effort. A few more such meet
ings before November would have a
good effect in that region.
w Fl
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-sS D
s,

[Correspondence,l F
Atwater had an extra good Greeley
meeting on Friday evening. The
speakers were Mr.. Thomas of Raven
ma, aud John Hutchins, of Cleveland.
The Hall was we'll filled and much in
terest was produced by questions put
to the speakers. DIR. Warrington and
F. Whittlesey were the leading quer-
lists in the interest of Grant and cor
ruption. Pill.bags got himself into q
peck of trouble and was laughed at
for his pains. The other sapient
Granite was equally imbecile and
was served up to the merryment OF
the audience. The friends who were
present say they wouldn't have miss
ed the fun for five dollars. In the
hands. of two such masters the caqae
of Cancellation and purification as ad-
vocated by the Liberal Republicans
andDemocrats received many spright-
ly touches and resulted in the conver-
sion of several who up to that time
were in doubt as to what course they
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INFORMATION WANTED. - On the
10Th or 17th of September, a man Civ
ing his name as William Kinney, came
to the township of Suffield and stopped
at the house of Mr.. Joseph Friek,
complaining of being sick at the time.
He was entirely destitute of money,
and some of the neighbors Of Mr..
Frick procured the services of a physi-
clan who ministered to the wants of
the sick man, and soon after they
started with him for the Infirmary,
but had gone but short distance
when ne became SO much worse that
they were compelled to stop, and he
was taken to the residence of Joseph
Schroeder, Jr., where he died a few
hours after. He said he had brother
living in Youngstown. The friends
of the deceased can obtain information
concerning him by applying to the
Trustees of Suffield.
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N; Converse Advertisements

The Dry Goods Campaign
"a: For the Fall of 1872 is now fairly open. and
No. / Etna Block is fully equipped with q large
and well assorted stock of goods to meet the de-
mands of all that study their interests.
..e, Dress Goods o45l fat3
A good assortment from CSC yard up. Black
Silks from 81 a5 to So Oo.per yard. A good asset
ment of those Buffalo, Beaver and Otter Alpacas
at low prices. 81. sf5nsa-za
Cottons.
We shall at all times keep a. good line of Cot
ton Goods. Come and see our Bleached and
Brown yard wide Cottons at 1216c.
Cloths, Cloths,
We never before had SO great variety of all
grades and prices. Good Kentucky Jeans at
25c per yard. xrls.-T war
= =. y <Ai isl1 skirts.
Asplendid Boulevard skirt for$s 90: also a
% spring hoop skirt for Soc.
Lap Robes. -. q.
A good variety. Come and see q good robe Mt
So 50. s7 u s,ti
-54t ..sa;sso Repelants
A large stock. Black and white, gold mixed
and brown, below last years prices.
Blankets. 1ss l.-t
Come and see q nice white blanket at s. 60 per
pair. and worth more money. s"s Z =.
Crash. Handkercniefs. Towels and Linen.
A nice supply of those all linen handkerchief
for 25c. Good linen Crash at l0c per yard.
Good table linen at 40c per yard. A great vari-
ETY. of linen towels at all prices. ~
Gloves and IIittens.
shall soon receive fine large stock at low
prices. 5'+- ff, ...-.s - .-.
900 Hosiery, Wrappers and Drawers.
A large stock at all prices Ladies' merino
hose in great variety, from 125Sc up. 80.
- Hats, Caps and Umbrellas.
A good assortment at low prices s .assaso.a a
e.!ab Boots. shoes and Ruhhers. : .,.,.. !
"A large stock. Men,s good stoga boots at
81 90; ALSO castonr made work cheap. -, 10
IN sCrockery and Glassware. lia ID
A new and large stock of the best ware imported
,ill.aasi 40 FlanneIs. .l4z---sll
our stock is very large. and win he sold a,
last years prices.4I oAi s 'il1 ti 3lf..tf,,ia@
a.. a.. + .i! ST. Groceries. Groceries. - eu-e'
Fresh goods coming all the time. We have q
great variety ofTeas at 75c up; our 81 Gun Pow.
der Tea only needs 10 be tried to satisfy every.
body it is strong enough to tell its own story
Choice Zante Cnrrants at l29<c per pound. Good
Raisins at 1sc per pound. have not time Of
space to tell you half the good we can do you
Please come and see our goods and accommoda.
ting clerks who will do their best to please you
Bring along your Butter and Eggs, and If you
don't want goods. take the cash. We will buy
any quantity of Dried Fruit, Sweet Corn, Rags
&C., when in saleable condition. 10, "A
~ ii inns ast5.a, N. CONVERSE.
Ravenna Oct O. 1872 ~ =. l....i,,..,,... iI.
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An Old Blast Explodes after
Twenty-one Years Neglect.


IFrom the Lexington. CKy.l Press
The dreadful accident of yesterday
which may result in the death of two
unfortunate men, calls to mind an oc-
currence of similar character which
took place, some years ago, ON the
Lexington and Harrodsburg Pike. 1t
seems that to construct the winding
road down the hill near the Kentucky
river, blasting was necessary to assist
in the removal of the rock. On one
occasion the blast failed to explode
The workmen avoided it for some
time. and, as it was finally determined
to widen the road at that place, after
it should be completed throughout its
length, the old blast was altogether
neglected. After lapse of twenty
one years the long delayed improve
ment was commenced. The old blast
was forgotten |; workmen set to work
to drill new holes near where the old
ones had been made. Three men were
thus engaged one day, when sudden
ly the rocks were torn asunder. One
tGormley, standing on loose rock,
was thown fifty feet into the air, and
wac saved from death only by his fall
ing upon an elevated bank. The 9TH
er two were blown down the hillside.
None were killed, but all We're badly
wounded, Gormlev loosing an eye.
The explosion of neglected blasts is
by no means uncommon, and some
method ought to be adopted to render
the powder in such cases non-explo-
siye, and thus protect human life from
such terrible risks. 1t would seem to
us that some chemical preparation
might be invented to answer the pur-
pose we have mentioned.
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Hrs ARMY.-If every Colonel was a
soldier, the standing army OF the Uni
ted States would be immense in san
Francisco. John Phenix bears wit
ness in the folio wing Phe steamboat
was leaving the wharf, and every body
way taking leave of 'ffiends-all bat
Phenix, who had no friends to bid
him farewell, Ashamed of his loneli-
ness, Jas the boat sheered off he cried
out in a loud voice, Goodbye, colo
mel" and, TO his great delight, every
man on the wharf took off his hat and
shouted, Colonel, good-byr
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, Soda Fountains have about

THE Soda fountains have about
played out.
The awnings have disappeared.
WE were favored with fine, soak
ing rain storm on Sunday night,
The ice-cream season is about ended.
The weather during the latter part
of last week was quite warm and
summer like.
A SPLENDID paved gutter is being
laid down at the north and east fronts
of the Court House park.
The walls of Mr.. VIM. L. Poe's new
residence on Meridian street are up.
When finished it will be one of the
finest dwelling houses in town.
J. S. SMITH & Co., have put into
their store a splendid new cashiers
desk. made of ash and trimmed with
black walnut. 1t was made at the
works of Messrs. Vance & Wells, and
is neat piece of furniture.
Mr.. WILLIAM L. RUSSELL, residing
in the west part of this township, has
brought to our Office an ear of corn
of the Yellow Dent variety, of i'm
mense proportions, being foot in
length, seven inches in circumference
at the but, and containing twelve rows
of well developed kernels.
THE Fair of the Highland Union
Agricultural Society, at Garrettsville,
closed on Friday last. We were una
BILE to attend. but learn that the num-
Der of people present was large, and
the exhibition first rate.
THE poet wrote of this most delight
full season,
1.-The melancholy days have come.
The ldde est of tEe year"
Was not that base libel upon glori-
Gus old Autumn?
THE Wallace Sisters Burlesque OPP.
era Troupe had an immense audience
on Saturday evening. Citizens Hall
was packed to its utmost capacity. II
is estimated that over 500 persons
were crowded into that small room
altogether too many to render any
performance, however good, enjoya-
BILE.
PERSONS wanting anything in the
line of job printing should call at the
PRESS office.
Mr.. A. G.. MASON has removed his
Northern Ohio Agency of the Davis
Sewing machine to the elegant new
rooms, No. A, Reeds new block.
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NEWTON FALLS.

Correspondence 5rsf.-rf {9f -JiJt L
Though our town is located without
the limits of Portage county, yet, per-
haps an occasional mention of its en-
terprises and most important occur
rences may be of some interest to the
readers of the PREss. e.- f-.sssezR
The annual Fair of the sMahoning
Valley Agricultural Association took
place here on Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday of last week. The
Association have this fall fitted up
new grounds, and have spared no
pains in making them pleasant and
attractive, and the exhibition through
out its various departments was fine,
and received the appreciation of the
large number of people in attendance.
In every respect the Fair was a decided
success, of which the people of New
ton Falls and vicinity may justly feel
proud. -
Political affairs look quite favorable
here at present. In spite of the sew
eral Grant meetings that have been
held here, in which they, as usual tried
to prejudice the minds, of the people
against supporting Greeley, he re-
ceIFeS Lne support OI the enIlfe D0IH-
ocracy of the place, together with a
goodiy number of Liberal Republicans
who will render good account OF
themselves at the October and No
vember elections. ia--..- o
1t is with sadness that we chronicle
the death of one of our most distins
guished and respected citizens, Mr.. HI.
S. Robbins, who died last Thursday.
of typhoid fever, after . short illness
of six days. The funeral took place
on Sunday from his late residence and
was attended by large concourse OF
people. The funeral discourse was
delivered bYSMFs. Thompson, of Cleve-
land, in accordance with the Spiritual
faith, in which the deceased was a firm
believer. His loss win be deeply felt
in the community, as he was oneCof
the most energetic and enterprising of
our citizens, aRd one of the foremost
to advance the interest and promote
the welfare of the town. - =
NUNCIUs.
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The ELECTION on Tuesday in this
place passed off very quietly, though
the contest was spirited one. A
larger vote was polled than at any
previous election in this town by
eighty. Our friends labored earnest
ly and faithfully all day long, and
were rewarded for their work by a
substantial victory in the reduction of
the majority of the GRANTEES of 146
last year to bpt 81 now, ,being gain OF
70 votes That is our full share of the
work of carrying the State by an
overwhelming majority.
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Newton Falls, Sept, 80, 1872.
Twenty-Nine Years in the State
fZgF Prison. = iaA 81

{ Z s-fa p 4 8 q
Twenty-Five Years in the State
fAF Prison. sao ~, ,i.i
[Boston Correspondents Chicago Journal
A few days ago poor miserable
creature named Thomas Thorn was
released from the Maine State Prison,
where he had been confined twenty
nine years for numbering man named
Wilson, young woman being at the
bottom of the trouble. Thorn was
twenty -four years of age at the time
of his conviction, and was condemned
to be hung, but the punishment was
afterwards commuted to .lmprisop-
ment for life. Proving a good and
faithful convict, Governor Perham has
now kindly exercised the executive
clemancy and the prison doors have
been opened to poor Thorn. When
to read or write, but having received
the ordinary prison education he has
become scholar.
Eor nearly the period of an ordina-
ry lifetime this man has been shut cut
from the world, and the events of that
period are perfect blank to him.
Some OF the most important events al
our country's history have occurred
prisonment, and it would require vol-
pmes to narrate them. But what is
Mr.. Thorn going to do with himself,
now that he has left off his prison.
garb? The law has been vindicated,
but we are afraid that the poor man
will not find friends to take him by
the hand and help him to al honora-
BILE place in society. The disgrace at
tached to him will stick closer than
the shirt of Nessus; such is mans in
humanity to man. Would it not have
been better for him that the iron door
had remained closedf The Massa'
chusetts State Prison has q convict
who has spent forty years within it'
rron
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We hope our friends throughout
the county will take pains TO send us
all the items of news they may be able
to pick up in their several localities.
1t is these items of local news that
make home paper interesting and
useful, and unless our friends assist
US in obtaining them, we often miss
those that are worthy of note. So
send along the items. 49,