The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-05-23

deals extensively . inba Walloopaper,
lounges, mattresses, IwindeW shades,
pictures, frames, &c. 5 He pays partic-
Tular attention to all kinds of picture
framing, and his long, experiences in
the picture business has given him a
knowledge of that branch OF his trade
that must be of great value to his
patrons. Mr.. S. is a Wide-awake bu-
siness man, a genial, pleasant gentle
man, and we take pleasure in COM
mending him and his business 10 the
patronage of a liberal public. ora
lnqii1uTl w. ID. Durham nu
Is another of our prominent business
men, and worthy a few moments at
tention. His line iss boots, shoes,
leather and findings. This is the old
est boot and shoe house in town, hav-
ing been established twenty-one years
ago. Mr.. Durham commenced BUST
ness in small way but, believing in
the dignity of labor, and applying
himself closely to business, he has
been rewarded with most gratifying
results. His business has grown with
the town, and stands to-day second to
none in the country. He employs, Oh
an9ayerage, eight hands in lhe manu-
featuring department, and his stock
of read y-nlade work is full and COM
plete, andlconrprises the best goods III
the market.o3 Mr.. Durham's extensive
acquaintance and long experience in
the business gives him y kno wle6ge
of the wants and ndirequirements of the
people of this community, superior
perhaps to that of any other dealer in
this section of country. He is a
thorough-going business man, and a
genial, pleasant gentleman, and many
another could be spared from the bu-
siness circle of Ravenna rather than
Mr.. Durham. Il egib.llfs,li f7ea
fe,t. ~ -tf6 e. e. Stedman 'Esatffl1af
Is another of our leading business
men, and entitled to prominent no.
tice in this sketch of the town. His
line is jewelry, watches, clocks, sc.
Mr.. Stedman established himself in
his present location last January.
that he has been doing business here
he has built up a large and renunera-
tive trade. He is practical work
man, having had number OF years
experience in the business; and all
work entrusted to him in the way of
repairing will receive his. prompt and
personal attention. He is about to
maks repairs in his store room which
will, when completed, add much to
the appearance of the establishment,
and render it first class in every re-
spect. Mr.. S. is a young man, a son
of > the late Gen. William Stedman, of
Randolph, well known 10 every one
in this section of country. E. e. Sted-
man is q man of sterling business
qualifications, and worthy of liberal
patronage. 1t is with pleasure we
make this sketch OF his business Ca
reer, and wish him abundant success.
o Lyman 8 Ward
Is another of our prominent business
men, aud entitled to an extended no.
tice in our sketch of the town. Mr..
Ward is native of the ploee, and for
the greater part of his life has been
engaged in mercantile pursuits, FIVE
years ago the grocery house of which
he is now the proprietor, was estab-
lished under the caption of Ward &
Gurley. The firm existed about one
year; since that time Mr.. Ward has
been alone. No, not alone, for this
house numbers its friends and patrons
by scores, and they are almost part
and parcel of the concern. His stock
ofstaple and fancy groceries are equal
to any other in town, and every per-
tanning to the grocery and provision
trade may be found at'his establish
ment. Mr.. Ward is live man, and
snap, ever ready and willing to en-
courage public improvement, and as
a representative business man, we al
lude to him in this CONNECTION.
si@ -a- Sanford 8 Hunt
Are next up for consideration, and
we cheerfully accord 10 them the re-
quisite space in our sketch. Their
line is stoves and tinware, and they
also do large amount of job work
of every description, such as roofing,
spouting, gnttering, &c. The firm
was established only a little more
than a year ago, but they have sue
ceeded in building up business far
beyond their expectation. Both gen.
tlemen are thoroughly experienced in
the business, and are well and favor
ably known to the people of this COM
munity as liyc business men, and well
deserving their success. Their stock
of stoves and tinware is full, COM
prising some of the best make of
stoves in use, and their prices are as
low as the lowest. ".tLive and let
live,n is the motto under which they
sail, and it is our wish that their fu-
ture may be abundantly successful.
Next passes in review as the propri-
etor of one of the leading harness and
saddler shop in town. Mr.. Starr has
been established in business here for
the past years, and was resident of
the village quite number of years
previous to that. He is q practical
workman, having had % years expe-
rience in the business. He carries
full line of Harness, Saddles, Whips,
Trunks, Brushes, Blankets, &C.. and
in fact every thing pertaining to
first class shop. His long experience
in the business is guarantee of the
with Mr.. S. will find him a straight
forward business man, and an upright,
energetic. citizen, and as such we
cheerfully recommend him and his
business to the patronage of the pub
lie, .usai 0islG
GOES ~ y. L. C. Dodge q Co.
Is the style of another Of our leading
business firms, and deserving of mem
ton. Their line is stoves, tinware,
and general line of house-furnishing
goods. This is one of the oldest un-
changed firms in the place, having
been established for the past sixteen
years. The firm comprises two BROTH
ers, and they are both enterpnsing
business men, well and favorably
known to this community. They
carry large stock of stoves, tinware,
and every description OF house-fur-
nishing goods, and also do a general
iobbing business of all kinds, such as
roofing, guttering, spouting, &c. The
house is leading one in every re-
speot, and we take pleasure in making
this record of its business career.
't Flath . Poe
Are next on the list, and invite few
moments attention. Their line is
ready made clothing, merchant tailor
ing, hats, caps, sc. This house was
originally established in 1860, by Mr..
j. T. Green, Mr.. Flath having charge