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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-03-07
EDINRURGH.
Correspondence,

Correspondence
SUDDEN DEATH-Adnah II. Bostwiek, on the
night of the 25th of February. went to bed well
as usual and on Monday morning, the 26th was
found dead in his bed. 1t is supposed he died of
heart disease; aged,s4 years and 12 days. Mr.
Bostwick was much respected as a citizen and a
nelghbor. He was one of the first settlers of
the township. He came from the east to Can
field about 1905 or 8, and when the war of 1912
came on, and the country called for her sons to
tako up arms, his name was found on the rolls
and remained until discharge was given.
Then, In 1919 he came to Edinburgh and secur-
ed piece of land for a home one and fourth
miles east of the center, where he remained un-
til q few years since, when with his grand SON,
MIR. A. B. Bristol, he moved to the south part of
the State, and by an unforeseen event, was de-
prived of portion of his living, but yet his gov
ernment did not forget him it gave him pen.
sion as token of its care for his services.
Mr.. Bostwiek becoming strongly impressed
that time with him was about to close, and hAv-
ing desire to be put by the side of his wife and
daughter he last fall returned again to Edin-
burgh and took boarding with Mrs. Philip Col
Inns, one and half miles east of the center,
where he died From there his remains were
conveyed to the house of the NJ. E. Church, where
u sermon was delivered by the Res. Mr. Brown,
pastor of that church, to large congregation.
Thus another pioneer and soldier has fallen.
MAERIAGE.-A statement OF surprise has been
fulfilled. Mr.. Isaac Williams and Miss Angus
ia b. Rowell, daughter of Mr.. G. Rowell, ere
married on the 25th ult. 1t Is in no violation of
parliamentary rule for Mr.. Williams to con-
| ceive the idea of marriage If he could find one
of the same opinion, for he is of full age. 1t is
hoped the rule will rest with him for time, for
Isaac must stay at home and comfort Rebecca
| for season In his tent.
| Iron store-troughs, In place of wood, for SUI
gar making are being introduced. Three oi
them have been made by S. Foley, L. d. Higley
and A. s. Plummer. They are thought to be
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Mr.. EDIToR Thinking that your
columns were open for anything that
is of interest to the farming commu-
nifty, send you short report of the
proceedings OF a meeting that was
held at Bahcock School House in the
town of Shaiersville. on the evening of
the first of March. 1872. The farmers
met to discuss the interests of dairy
men and take such action as might
protect and forward the prosperity of
the common farmers as well asshe
proprietors of the large cheese 1act0-
ries throughout the country
The idea seemed TO be general
among the farmers that there is COM
bination of the several factories in
the town and that such combination
or s1ring" has been formed for the pur-
pose of ruling the milk market dur
ing the coming season. With such
combination, the dairymen would nee
essarily- be compelled TO sell their
milk at such prices as the factories
might see fit to make. Unless the
farmers take some measures to protect
their interests and act in concert they
would be powerless in the hands of a
few capitalists. Such was stated to
be the object of the meeting. From
the many earnest speeches that were
made there seemed to be ii decided de-
termination to resist any such organi-
zation of cheese makers.
The final understanding of the meet
ing was, that should any such organ
ization attempt to govern the milk
market iii this town, the farmers
should also combine and manufacture
their own cheese.
The capital and facilities for doing
so exists among the farmers, and it
only requires as much decision and
determination as was manifested dur
ing the meeting to successfully carry
out the plan.
The meeting adjourned to meet
next Wednesday evening, (March g.
at the same place for the purpose OF
purchasing or leasing the acre of land
with buildings belonging to S. Dick
inson on the west side of main road,
and make such other arrangements as
might be necessary.
ROJTTS
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HIRAM.

CoRREsPoNDENoE.l
The winter term of the College clo-
sed Friday, and we are pleased to say
that the closing days of the term were
not characterized, by that lawlessness
on the part of students, that has al
most universally prevailed heretofore.
There was no carrying offof gates and
signs, no carriages or sleighs astride
Of buildings, no horses or cattle con-
fined in unusal places. No ghosts or
efhgies put in an appearance to fright
en- the timid; for all of which the stu
dents merit the thanks and approba-
ton of the entire community.
The Juniors held their festival at
Mrs. McBride's boarding house, where
we understand they were most agree
ably entertained. The Band was call
ed into requisition, by the lovers, to
serenade their sweet-hearts; and as a
consequence every house, was visited,
and serenaded in proportion to the
number of far ones therein.
One gentleman was expelled for
gross violations of the rules, receiving
the most severe condemnation of the
President and Faculty. He had COM
pleted his third year of the college
course and would have graduated in
1873. By the terms of his expulsion
he cannot enter a first class college
until the expiration of one year.
The funeral ceremonies of Henry
Fuller, of this township took place one
week ago last Monday. The address
was delivered by Mrs. Thompson, OF
Cleveland, spiritualist speaker OF
considerable reputation in this vicini-
! ty. The deceased was twenty-eig
years of age, and was universally es-
teemed and respected by all his ac-
quaintances. for his quiet demeanor,
| his honesty and integrity, and in all
his acts indicated that true manhood
which gave promise of a life of use
fulness 10 society, and an honor 10 his
| parents and friends. Although of the
age when life Is perhaps more dear
and its purposes and desires more
strong than any other. yet severa
months before his decease he gave ur
all hope of recovery, and calmly anC
patiently awaited his final end.
The complaint of 'thard cold" Is al
most universal in our midst; such {
time was never known by the oldcs
iirhahitant. and NAV luOh n time new
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FIRE-On Thursday morning last
at about half past four o'clock our cit
liens were aroused from their quiet
slumbers by the alarm of fire. Fol-
lowing the direction of the crowd we
found the flames flashing up from q
story and a half dwelling situate at
the corner of Bowery street and Clint
on avenue, belonging to man named
Patrick McCann, an, employe in the
carriage works of Merits s. Riddle
He had arsenal an early hour in the
morning and kindled fire, in order
to enable him to be early at his work,
and soon afterwards discovered the
upper part of the building to be on
fire. The fire was unquestionably oc-
casioned by a defect in the chimney.
After the alarm was given before any
considerable number of persons had
got to the scene, the flames had gain
such headway as to render all efforts
to save the bnilding fruitless. The
contents of the building were mostly
saved. The steamer was out and fir-
ed up but, unfortunately, there was no
water available. The building was
nearly new and valued at $500 or $500
There was an insurance of about SAOC
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MANTuA
Correspondence.

Correspondence
We have again to announce the death of two
more of our neighbors. Feb. 10. Mrs. Cordelia
Bestor, wife of Horace Bestor died. and no pub
lie funeral exercises were held at her burial in
consequence of the dangerous illness of her
husband at the time. but we learn that there is
now a fair prospect for his recovery. Feb 9th,
Mrs. VIM. Fl. Farr, after lingering Illness of
several months, took her departure to that
"bcautiful land'' where grief and pain are uh-
known. The deepest sympathies of large cir
Gle of friends, are extended to the bereayed
husband and relations of this most estimable
wife and mother The funeral services were
conducted by Rev, o. Blake at the Disciples
Church on Thursday last, the house being crowd
ed to its utmost capacity on the occasion.
The revival meeting at the Disciple Church
having been in progress over two weeks, closed
last Friday evening; two persons being bap-
tised on that day rs the result of the most ear
nest and laborious effort in behalf of the sinners
of Mantua. Either the seed sown was defective
and lacked vitality, or the ground was too hard
and stony to produce an abundant harvest. =
At an early hour on Saturday evening last
Citizens Hall at the Station was filled to over.
flowing with an eager crowd who assembled 10
witness the last presentation for the season
that popular Drama, "Ten Nights in a Bar
room,'' by the Mantua Dramatic Club. Each
character was well represented usual, and
the deep and thrilling interest of the various
incidents was well suctained throughout the
whole play. We hope that the sad and ruinous
results of intemperance thus pictured, to those
who carried their spiritual comfort in pint bot
ties in their side pockets, on that evening, will
cause them to fee from the enemy who creeps
into their mouths to steal away their brains.
A spleadid composition by Prof. Seibel, written
expressly for the occasion, was finely executed
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DAMAGES REcovERED.-We copy
the following from the Massillon In
dependent of the 28th ult:
Some l8 or 90 months ago it will be
recollected that a storm of wind came
up with such violence that portion
of the roof of the railroad depot was
blown of, which fell on two men, one
Mr.. Bingham, of Ravenna. and Mr..
Brigham, of Canton. The former was
found dead, and the other man very
seriously wounded. Mr.. Brigham or
his friends, prosecuted the Railroad
company for damages sustained, and
after trial of some days last week,
conducted with much vigor on both
sides, the jury rendered a verdict of
$4,000 in favor of the plaintiff. The
defense gave notice that they wish a
new trial. Anson Pease, Esq, of this
city, was one of the attorneys in be-
half of the prosecution.
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A terrific explosion occurred in the
kitchen of the Etna House at about
six o'clock on Tuesday morning,
which was caused by the condensing
and freezing of the steam in the small
iron pipes designed for carrying the
steam to the tank. The concussion
shook things up at a lively rate. JAS.
Ferguson the cook, and Mrs. Taylor,
pastry cook, the only persons in the
room at the time of the explosion,
were knocked down and Mrs. Taylor
was struck by flying missile and se-
verely bruised on one of her limbs.
The damage to range and room is es-
timated at not less than $500. Mat
ters were soon set to rights and the
guests of the Etna were served with
their accustomed excellent breakfast.
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scarce-Houses TO rent.

Scarce-Houses TO rent
The weather continues cold.
Numerous-new railroad projects.
Scarce-important local items.
The building business promises TO
be lively the coming season.
An exchange says: "Iarch came in
lamb-like." Now with the mercury
down to zero. that looks like little
lien.
Two marble players don't make
spring no more than do two swai-
lows.
It's business makes the papers
scarce.-ET.
All mistake-its hustle.
Messrs. Furry & King are erecting
a new building adjoining their black
smith shop for an Office.
The commissioners, at their session
on Monday last, appointed B. J. Wells
ESQ.,, director of tho County 1nfirm-
ary, in the place of Mr.. Dickinson, re-
signed.
Mr.. E. Musser, proprietor of the
Etna House, who has been confined to
his room for several days past, by an
attack of infiammatory rheumatism,
is able TO be out again.
Prof. somebody attempted to get up
a horse school in this village on Thurs
day and Friday last, but his class was
very small. The common fate of those
who ignore printers ink.
The peach crop the coming season
will probably be complete failure.
The Cincinnati Horticultural Society
report the peaches as being completely
winter-killed, and many of our ex-
changes in different parts of the State
report the same as being the case in
their localities.
The Millinery establishment of L.
g. jackson & Co., has been removed
few rods north of Freeman IL Sons
Ware-rooms,on Prospect street. where
the ladies will find them prepared to
supply their wants.
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The New 7-30 Gold Loan Bonds
OF THE
Northern Pacific Railroad.
The First National Bank.
OF RAvENSA.

Are now selling and unhesItatInsiy recommend
these bonds to their customers and all parties
who have money TO invest. as the most prontable
as well as safe Investment that Is now offered 70
the public.
Having made careful inquiry OF good and re-
.sponsiblc fnanciers who have fully In Testiga-
ted the securities upon which the 7-a0 Gold
Bonds are based cannot doubt the reports both
ofiIcial and uRoficial. heretofore pubiishe4---
Confirmed ne they are BY the letters OF such
high-toned. honorabie gentlemen as IS, Bay ard
Taylor ex Gov. Br0ss. Of illinois. T.. 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 T-3O Gold
Loan Bond, and will be pleased 70 supply all
our customers and others who are desirous oi
making Good, Safe and Profitable Investment
We Keep on hand Bonds of 800. $500 and s. :
OOO which we exchange for Government 5-2l
Bonds, on which interest will soon cease. Thus
realizIng handsome profit and increasing the
capital 10 to Is per cent
WIN 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 on England, Ireland and al
s'''o7 N d. CLARK. Prest.
CE. wITTER. Cashier. 1852.
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SEVERELY INJURED.-On Thursday
evening last Mr.. T. G. Sutherland was
engaged in taking down some boots
which had been hung out as sign at
the store of his son, r. v. Sutherland,
which has recently been removed to
the room occupied by Mr.. T. q. Phil
lips, in Mechanics block, to enable
himself to reach them more readily,
he stepped upon frail platform laid
across the iron railing, which gave
way precipitating him headlong into
the cellar way below, a distance OF
about eight feet, cutting severe cash
on the top of his head, another under
the chin, and infiicting other severe
cuts and bruises. Medical aid was
Immediately called, the wounds prop
erIy dressed and cared for, and he is
about again. 1t was a narrow escape.
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SALE OF VILLAGE PRoPERTY.-J. M.
GledhiIl has sold his house and lot on
Cedar street to L. P. Seymour; con-
sideration $500.
T. Nj. Beman has sold his house and
lot on Clinton Avenue to John Glenn
ents consideration $500.
Wiley Lewis, house and lot on Clin-
ton Avenue, to Charles Olmsted con-
sideration 5000.
Col. g. w. Low has purchased 80
by 60 feet from the rear end of the lot
of Mills McManus, on Chestnut street,
on which he designs fitting up paint
shop and storage room for the accom-
mediation of his Pump works.
Mr.. Hugh Vain has sold his fine
brick residence and seven acres of
land just east of the village limits, to
Mr.. James NJ. Cook; consideration
$4,000.
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BRIMFIELD

C0YTeGpoH0cHCe-
Notwithstanding the fact, that we
are being favored with one of the fin
est winters within the recollection oi
the earliest settlers, the amount OF
sickness, which is at present prevail
| ing, proves that it is not one of the
most healthy, by any means. The fol-
lowing persons are under the imme-
diate care of Physicians. viz: j. T
Williams, (pleurisy), Lydia Under.
wood and wife, George Hilderhoof
James Blake, L. M. Chapman, Mrs.
Joseph Koon, Miss Eva Moulton, Miss
Lottie Watson, and w. B. Moulton
the last named has been dangerously
i'll of lung fever, for about 20 days
but at the present writing is rapidly
becoming convalescent.
The Methodists held a revival al
their church in this place, the latter
part of January and fore part of Feb
ruary, concluding on Wednesday ev.
ening after their quarterly meeting.
the Sd and 4th. Although the meet
ings were largely attended, and
the hearers entertained by some of the
bes. of discourses, the effect was not
such as would naturally be wished fol
by those who are religiously inclined
some five or six, only, being convert
ed.
The singing school, which has been
in session the pasf three months un-
der the charge of Mr.. Alverton Olin,
of Earleville, closed last Friday even
ing. The evening being very pleasant
numbers were present from abroad
among whom was the Misses Olin, oi
Franklin, Mr.. Olin, and Mr.. Joseph
leighton and daughter, who favored
the audience with several fine musical
executions. The piece rendered by
Mr.. leighton and daughter, entitled
"Somebody's Darling" received gen.
eral appreciation. Mr.. Olin COM
mands the respect of his pupils, and
has the best wishes ofthe community
Mr.. Elias Hickman left the 18th
inst for Michigan and Indiana. Bu-
siness calls.
"Young America" is having quite a
lively time during the long evenings
and the reign of Jack Frost, stripping
the light fantastic toe in the merry
Dance" there being one almost every
week, and sometimes two. One of q
two weeks series comes off at David
| Isbell's, this week Friday evening.
Those who claim to know all about
.smatters and things" say emphatical-
~, that certain Kent gentleman pre-.
| sented himself at a certain Brimfeld
dance with certain Brimfield unmar.
ried lady not long since. Cheeky
that! @. Nc.
Brimfeld, Feb. 2sth, 1872.
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ing Machines recently took place at
the cheese factory in Litchfield, Me-
dina county, at which the Singer, Do
mestic, Howe, and the Davis were
represented. The test was thorough,
lasting nearly a week, the object be-
ing to demonstrate which was the
best and most practical machine, all
things considered. the employees OF
the factory designing to make pur-
chase of the the one which should, ,up-
on trial, prove to be the most Useful,
The Davis carried the day, and as q
result made sale of four of their ma
chimes.
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oARn.

have sold my Drug Store to Messrs. Smith,
Woodruff & Co., and take this method of thank
ing all my friends and customers for the many
favors bestowed upon me during the past two
years. would ask all my former patrons to
favor the new firm with their patronage. Mr..
WA. SMITH, the junior member of the new firm.
is a reliable and competent Druggist and my
knowledge of him buiness man warrants me
in saying that he will sustain the reputation the
Store has always had for selling the best quality
of Drugs at lowist market prices.
would ask all those knowing themselves in
debted to call at the Store and settle their &C
counts, as after April 1st they will be in the
hands of an Attorney for collection.
Respectfully yours, A. D. RICKEY.
Ravenna, Feb. %, 1872. 1s3-2w
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= BY advertisement in an other col
umn 1t will be seen that Mfr. A. w.
Beman. Esq, ofthis village has form
ed business connection with Joseph
Bell, Esq, of Cleveland, in the Real
Estate business, and has also opened
an Office for the practice of his profess
In that city. Mr.. Beman has had much
experience in the real estate business,
and several years practice In the legal
profession. Those having business in
the courts of Cuyahoga county will be
sure of having it promptly and faith
fully attended to by trusting it in his
hands.
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Great Keductionl..

In order to reduce our stock to the lowest
point possible before taking our annual inyento-
~ we will offer for the next thirty days. extra
ordinary bargains in all departments OF our
stock.
Gents, Under Shirts and Drawers at about soc
on the dollar
Rows, Comfortera as low as Sc each, to close.
Children's Leggins and ChIldren's Hoods at
half price,
Ladies, Nubias at great reduction.
we cannot here enumerate goods or prlees.-
Come and see.
u. s. SMITH, Do 90.
january I'd, 1872
No Old Trash
Choice new Delaines at aoc per yard. No old
The Best Stock
of tycoon Reps in Portage county, and we only
ash a5c per yard Now Is the time to buy French
Merino cheap. at j. S. SMITH & cos
Boo for eoc Goods.
AL wool English satines, the sOc quality. now
offered ut 55c per yard.
Gloves at and below Cost.
The balance of our stock of Winter Gloves
and Mittens to be closed out at and below cost
shawls and Furs.
Winter shawls at cost to close. The balance
of our stock of Furs at and below cost to close
Water Proofs.
we are still Offering Water Proof Cioakings
below any competition.
Horse Blankets sor 81 so.
we are closing ont a lot Of made Horse Bian-
bets at 81 30 each
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THE weather-prophets have been
predicting an early Spring. They may
be right, but surely the thermometer
indicating 10 degrees below zero on the
morning Of the 5th of March hard
warrants such q prediction Maybe
the little ground-hog don't under stand
his biz, dond he?
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The Pearl Barley Mill, of +. Schu-
macher, in Akron, was destroyed by
fire on Thursday morning last. The
building was four stories high and
contained large amount of grain at
the time, which was consumed. The
amount of loss is not stated. Insur-
ance $4,000.
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MINsrRELs. - BY illustrated bills
posted around town we see that Skif
& Gaylora's Minstrels will give an
entertainment at Citizens Hall, in this
village on Friday evening next, March
9Th. This is the sixteenth annual tour
of this troupe, who stand at the head
of their profession. We bespeak for
them a rousing audience.
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THAT we are favored with Radical
"ringr in this county who run the
affairs OF the people seems to be settl-
ed beyond dispute Both factions as.
sert ii, and there is none TO deny.
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Mr.. A. L. Parker, of Aurora, will
have sale of valuable property on
the premises of Mr.. Washington Par
ker, in that township, on Thursday,
March 81. Peter H Bean will do the
shouting.
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THE Singer Sewing Machines are certainly
the most popular. They sold 5000 more than
any other company in 1870 and they are going to
sell three times as many machines as there are
words in the English language in 1872.
NEWTON g. BENEDICT, Agents,
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Feed Cutters.

just received, another lot of those splendid
EARLE FEED CUTTERs.'' They sell fast be-
cause they are the BEST and CHEAPEST feed cut
ter made. J. c. PRENTIss,
Dec. 18th, 1871.
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Is in the Grocery trade having bought
Barnes & Bros stock, he is closing it out at
lower rates than any other. man will sell, as
he viii not continue that line CT trade
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List of Advertisements.

First Nat. Bank-Statement.
W Wait. Dewey s. Colt is q fact.
Detroit Union-Prospectus.
Miss L.sC. jackson g Co.-RemovaA
z P. Hatheld-Assignet's Notice.
A. W. Beman-Card.
Bell 8 Beman-Real Estate.
John Reed & others-Road Notice
Board of Examiners-Notice.
j. H. Nichols-Assignee's Sale.
LOCAL NOTICES.
Rev. G. s. Davis-Card.