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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12

The Humbolt Register is the title of
a new exchange which comes to us
from Winnemieca, Nevada. 1t is edi-
ted and published by our former
townsman, H. A. Waldo, Esq, and I.
Y. Julien, and is neat paper and con-
ducted with ability.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12
HOUSES ANDLOTS
FOR SALE!

Nv order of. the Probate Court. the underEign-
ed offers at private sale. the following propert5
HOUSE q LOT on East Main street.
HOUSE q ONE-HALF ACRE OF LAND
in J. Jones' addition.
ROUSE & "a ACRES OF LAND II miles
For price and terms enquire Of
Fl. D. SEYMOUR.
Assignee Of @. I. Hotchkiss.
Ravenna, Dec. 10, 1873. 2T7-tf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12

THE people are advised by the Rad
ical leaders to pay no attention to
Qualification, or the best men, but to
snut their eyes and go it blind for the
Radical ring candidates at the coming
spring election.
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TO TnE crEEE BOARD or ExA1.ISERs or Pos.
80 -nrNry,.-

TAaE COUNTY
DEAR stEs--F, 4 Colt of shalers yi,se. falling
TO obtain certificate in Geausa county last
Fan, tau sht school in Auburn, aud forged his
Report into something which he palmed on
As 3 certificate and drew his pay on ir. Being
relieved up. he returned the money, but Is liable
TO prosecution
This is to warn you Of him as one whom our
Board report as of i6znloral character. For
particulars spply 20 sIr. Stafford. Up. clerk, or
to 6 ". " ilsoa. Esqa sn5nFn, o.
We have evidence that Mr. Colt did the sgme
thing successfss11y last year in Streetsboru, IN
your County. hoping You VIII reciprocste. Il
any ease comes up On which we need informa-
tions am yours truly. W HAYDEN.
gierk Board ESaIainers. Geanga Coantg-
Chardon. o. March 5, 1874.
The statement IN the foregoing with regard TO
M Colts exploit IN streetsboro. last year is
true. He has never held certificate from this
Board, and the above letter is published 70 warn
the directors of the County against him.
GEORGE DARSIE,, Board Of
- $. PCCKEPf. Examiners
W. W, PATTON, } Portage 70.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12
sewfng Machines Repaired.

As most Of the Sewing Machine Companies
have withdrawn their agents from this place it
mas caused demand for repairing machines
50 great that have perfected arrangements to
repair. at reasonable rates. all FEPAIRABLE ma
chimes that may be presented. Customers win
bring the entire machine when repairs are
wished A. G. MASON,
Gen. Ag't Davis Sewing Machine
No. 4. Reeds Block, Ravenna, o.
Nee. 16, 1873. z7-tf.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12
Thanks,

To our friends at Rapids, for their
generous donation of forty dollars as
a kindly recognition of Ministerial
services. A grand premium on the
above donation, was the large and
generous party of trusting friends
gathered upon the occasion.
@. BLAKE AND FAMILY.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12

AN accurate census shows that there
are three hundred aud ninety places
in COLUMBUS where liquor is sold.
This includes drug stores, wholesale
establishments, groceries, saloons, and
houses OF prostitution.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12
Boots s. shoes.

Tam happy TO inform my friends and patrons
that have located myself IN a more coneenielsf
place Of business, doors east of Beatty5s Cloif
ing store, where would cordially Invite all il
want OF Boots. Shoes and mending to call and
see what I can do for them and how well can
serve Them before making purchases or giving
orders elsewhere.
Ravenna. Oct. ss. 1873.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12

J. s Smith, S. R Freenan-At Bargain
5. r Freeman-To the Grangers.
8 A. coe-Pnblie sale
G l. Potter-PHBIic sale
George Darsie, ct. ALTO the Clerk, &c.
AEr. and Mrs. Horace Reea-A Card
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12

On last Tuesday, little son of w.
F. Mills, of Nelson, was leading colt
from the stable, it kicked, striking him
on the neck. knocking him seuseless,
fracturing the jaw aud cutting deep
cash. DR.. Tidball was called and dress
ed the wound G0rTettsUitle journal.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12

THOSE old soakers never lack for
arguments. Lately one replied to a
temperance lecturer by the following.
IL water rots the soles of yoar boots,
what effect must il have on the coat
OF your stomach"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12
Temperance aIass areeting.

Mrs. NJ. Mcclellan Brown, of Alli-
ance, will address the citizens of RAJ
xenna on the subject of Temperance
at Reeds Opera House this, Thursday
evening. Everybody is inyited 10
attend.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12
rrAcurRs, FxAarrNArIoNs.

The next two meelings Of the County Roari
Of Examiners will be held at the Union schoo
building, in Rayenna, as follows:
Saturday, March 7th, 1874.
Saturday, March 2lst, 1874.
Wv. PATTON. Clerk of Board.
Rayenna, FEB. 12s 1874.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12
A Word About Planes !


We. the undersigned, citizens OF Ravenna.
having purchased, and for some time had IN
use in our families; Ethe & Hazelton Brothers.
Pianos, manufactured in New York, take pleas
ure in recommending them to those wishing to
obtain really first class instrument. They
possess q clear brilliant and very musical tone.
and being we'll and thoroughly made remain
long time In tune and their great durability ],
attested by eminent musicians after ten years
constant use B. LITTLE
L LINTON.
AA.GRAHAM
R.PEACoCK.
There are in my opinion but three or -four
manufacturers whomake really first class in
strument. have for several months had in use
at nv house a ..gIazelton'' Square Grand Piano.
1t d very fine instrument, and in quality OF
tone, equal 10 any have ever seen. regard
the eHazeIton,, as one Of the best and recon
mend them to any one wanting No piano.
DC. GOLDMAN
have an arrangement by which can order
tHese excellent Instruments, direct from the
manufacturers, and viii take pleasure in or
dering for any persons wanting them. and a;
prices much less than similar instruments car
be bought in Cleveland. They are fully war
ranted for i've years.
j. @. PRENTISS.
Ravenna, October 6. 1sTs, ss7-tf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12

ARMY CLOTHING at very low figures
at BEATTY's.
Jan'y IA, III.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12

The women of Warren are about to
commence raid upon the saloons Of
that city,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12
second Hand Sewing Machines.

ASGSOASA AAesAANA ~ " eA-A . -A>~
Ihave & large lot of Second hand Machines Of
various First Class Manufactures, all in good
working order, which will be sold on reasonable
time and rates. Call and examine.
a. G. MASON
General Agent, Davis Sewing Machine,
No. 4, Reeds Block, Ravenpa. O.
Dec. Is, 1878. 2T-tf.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12

ALL kinds of Heavy Clothing must
be sold, TO make room for. Spring
Goods, at BEATrY's.
Jan'y IA, ri
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12

I. o. o. F-Ravenna Lodge, Ne. 90.
9eets every Wednesday, evening at Odd Eel
ows' Hall.
Ravenna Encampment. NO 1ee.
.Ieets every and and 4th Fridays Of eacl11nonth.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12
The Light and Silent Running
Davis.

Recent improvements have been applied to
the New Davis, which make it one of the light
est running machines now sold. Send for cir
cular. A. G. MASON, Gen'I Agent,
Ravenna. Ohio.
December. u.s. 1873. TT
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12
Patrons of Husbandry.

RAvENNA. GRANGE. No. 80
Meets every Saturday October II, at O'Clock
M. and on each alternate Saturday at ;3e
). m, at Grange HALF sg7-tf.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12

WINTER CARS closing out at very
low prices. J. G. BEATTY,
Jan'y ID ~.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12

los PAIRS MEN's PANTS at lower fig
ares than can be found elsewhere.
Jan'y IA, IA. ]. G. BEATTY.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12

REMEMBER, 1 am making closing
sale of balance of my Winter Stock
.Jan'y IA, IA JNo. C. BEATTY.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12
Ravenna, March 8, 1874.
RAYENNA rUBLIo scHooLs.

The highest per cent. of attendance
96.2 was in Miss Comstock's school (;
the lowest S91 was in Miss Warren's
school.
The greatest number tardinesses, Id
was in Miss Prices school the least
number, was in Mrs. Comstockts
school.
Parents and all friends of education
are cordially invited to visit tho
schools at any time.
Respectfully, S. PUoKETs.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12
The Nsw Poe Rouse,

and again will be with them keeping hc.el
This step has been assumed with the greater
pleasure in view OF the former kind associa-
tions that clustered about me in a previous en-
terprise OF the same lind, and tender cordial
greeting to all old friends. and shall be pleased
to see them and al others whom / may have the
opportunity to entertain. AS the Poe House IS
entirely new. building and furnishing i feel the
utmost confidence that its management VIII
give complete satisfaction. To this end my
best endeavors win be given OnAnd after the
9Th proximo, shall be on hand to attend to the
wants Of guests. r. TAYLOR.
Ravenna. Feb. "A. 1874.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12

Particular Attention
paid to cutting garments fer ladies to make up
by s. walker, opposite Citizens Hall.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12

The new s450 Bed spring, manufactured b.
vance Wells, the best article ever sold for the
4aoney. Every one guaranteed to give satisfac-
On. 56-tf.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12
SECOND AATONAL BANK,
oF RAyENNA, Q.
Designated Deposftary of the
Us.

Us.
ms. Bonds and Securities bonght. sold and
exchanged, at our eountef, as best market rases
stocks and Bonds, Of all kinds hoaght ana
soi1 on Commission. in New York, or any de-
siehest Market rate for sac and 1910
Coupons, Gold. silver. ard prem lun fumes
OF al kinds -.
r3rafts drawn and casI.esi on all the prAneiPA
cities In the United states.
ss,s,I,t T1rafts on England and Ireland nn1
passnre tickets 10 or from those Cities a
New York rates.
T,evenue stamps sizes for sale
Accounts and Derotits Of Bnsiness men afo
tnafviduals. received on most favorable terms
ana pro1opt and liberal treatment guaranteed
Interest allowed on time deposits ss may Se
agreed upon- ...
eszo. ROBIrsoE President
sept. 8. 1855 II
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12

RUBBER BLANKErs just opened at
Jan'y Il, IA. BEATTY's.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12

THE spring election is approaching,
and the voice of the candidate is heard
in the land,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Reed take this oppor-
tunity to express their thanks and gratitude
to those friends and neighBors who SO kindly
and promptly rallied 60 their assistance on SAT-
urlay last. TO aid in preventing what might
have been to them great calamity--the loss of
their dwelling BY fire. $685.
RootstoYn, o. March 10. 1874.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12

This number one company wiz
make its appearance at Reeds Opera
Heuse on wednesday evening, March
18th. They have with them an excel
lent Corne9 Band and Orchestray-
Some years ago this troupe visited
our town, and those who attended
their exhibition need not be told that
it was first class in every respect.
Their .sbiIl of fare" embraces vocal and
instrumental music, and cannot fail 10
please all lovers of good music. Don't
tail to go and hear lhem-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12
4 Pleasant Home
Fo1. @nIe Cheap!


I Toher for sale ny house and one aHsi one-half
acre lot on kahcock street, The house is of
brick. nearly new, 70 by 50 feet, with hins' 8
by lS ieet, making large Aoonls ana lEaii. Pam
try. Closet &c. below; also Summer Kitchen ia
rear, There are three large. nice bedrooms. two
closets and store-ro0m aE0vS, all hntshed in
good style. Tho hOusc is studded. lathed aud
plastered separate from ths walls, thus nakinE
Inc most healthy aud com fortabfo house Anlif--
not. affected by eNtrsHpos Of heat and cold. nor
BY sudden changes of tho weather, Tha lot has
1ss feet front and this buildings arc so located
that NO Splendi3 lots can be sold and ssilaleavc
nearly - acre ofland with the b0ildinzx. The
lot is nicely graded aud fenced and seg with
fruit and ornamental sbr0bheFsy and fruit treea
Of all kinds There are 90 bearing grape vines
upon the let, tQge6her with Apples, Pears
Peaches, Plunls, Gherriea Currants. RaspheF.
i1es Strawberries sxc.. all n nne condition. IL
Is q bdaOttln3. high, dry sandy LOT ana COM
manis 3 dae view OF tho toNn and r. r. trains,
and Is located IN enc ofths hext neiShhorhoods
In town. Il Is just tho piaea ior man VINO
wants sh room enough g tnEa aEennd on or 20
VIII sell tho whole lot. or the hlill didgs with
ons sore or VITA encshal II aefa. or tbs two lota
Without the building gs-any Way 70 sgitthe pur-
ehaScY fhts property will paw better Interest
than any bends. IssFill self soon = First come
hrst seryad-" Easy payments Gan ha aEEanged,
Rayenna o Feb. 2. 1873. g SS ssEtf
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class ware.

The largest stock in town may be found at
May %. 1sTa. 1871. DEMING's.
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THREE DEPARTMENTS.
Furniture. Wall Paper. Picture Framing.
STEIN & WOODRUFF.
opposite Carriage Repository. Ravenna, Ohio
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12

The "Cock-tail crusade" has been
inaugurated at Akron.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12

wTYTLLIAM z BRADLEY having purchased
w lie enkire interest of Henry q. Barber in
the Ravenna Summit Mil. tuat Institution viii
hereafter be run by him. He Will pay all debts
Contracted by the late firm, aud all amounts
owe tofE must be paid % him.
Custom Grinding done to Order.
Flour. Feed and Mil siufs delivered to any
part Of the city, free Of charge, at lowest rates
MlYenna, sept u. 1873. aeb.tf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12
Atlantic Mills!

We would say to our cuttoaers that. afaer this
date we will Deliver no Flour or Feed upon
Retail Orders.
We have on hand large quantity of Bran,
whind we win BY the lo0lhs, or ton 1t low iiS-
Qres. +. b. q j. EBN0,1
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12
AZ A BARGAIlrNl

A HOUSE, AND THREE TOWN LOTS,
~ 6Oxls0 feet each The house contains base
ment 6 large bedrooms, parlor, sitting room,
dining-roon, kitchen, svood-shed, pantry. clos
ets cupboards frst-class cellar well and els
tern. The house is in good repair, and the
rooms are all large and pleasant. The lot
is newly fenced, has a large quantity of fruit,
and an excellent garden @9f
For particulars, apply to j. 8. SMITH. S
or s. r! FREEMAN. &
Ravenna, March 12, 1874. tt
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12
eoTgfs sOPTH-1laTN LINE
CONG EAsT-RIvEK DIVISION
. rr1sl.ARAWAs RRANcH-

Leaves
BayaFd. II so m. aud $40 p m.
New Philadelphia. $40 q. m. and 12.f5 pm.
Arrives.
Bayard, 9.45 a. n and 2a5 p. m.
New Philadelphia, 2a5 and :. ~ 2. m
+. r. MYERS,
General PASSENGER and Tieket AGENT.
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First National Bank,
or RAvESNA, q,
OPPOSITE ETHA BL o OK.
ESTABLISHED IN 1885.


A. q Home 1msfffu3Eon for the aoconafso-
dnfEo 81 flss People of Forfage County
we rfll enazaror in The future, as in the paet.
70 give preference and III orders and supply the
ssnr.z and eeznazds or eur own county peorie
arst.
viii pay ths HIehest zEarEzse Rates for
Coupons. Geld. silver and Premium FUNDS
Of an kinds
Interest olloEed on tine deposits.
Tsevenue stamps All sizes. kept constantly
On hand. and al orders nEled promptly
special Deposits received without charge
o. 3 reasls and sec1rttLes bongilt and SOLD
a. best faarket rates.
Drafts sIfassf a1d ezzbed On al the principal
cities N the United states-
sight Drarts On England. ireland and ali
eiues In Europe.
Collections made on all points in the Unltec
States, aud prompt remittance made.
N D. CLARK. Prest-
q. T. WITgzz. Cashier 10
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12

THE lowest prices on overcoats ev.
er known in Portage Co., to close out
stock, at
4.nsv Il III
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The poE HOUSE.
Gard.

The undersigned takes great pleasure in an
noancing TO his friends and the public. that he
has effected a lease Of
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12

20 sll0a ---UllSJs
Go TO J. S. walkers, opposite Citizens Hall, to
get your clothes cleaned and repaired, tolook as
good as new.
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THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.


sAvEssA. rH9RsDAr. MARCH -1a.lsT4
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GONG soUTH-afAIss LINE.

CLEVELAND &PIrTsBURG RAILROAD
ON and after Dec. H. is7s. Trains wiz leave
Stations daily. Sundays sxeepteil as followss
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-12

NOTICE TO TOWNSHIP TREAsURERs.
The funds dne Townships from the February
superintendent are now ready for distribution.
WM- GRINNELIs, County Auditor.
Auditors ONCE, Portage. Co. Feb'y II. 1874.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1874-09-03

will degenerate into sensuslity OF iauut
itself In a display Of gewgaws aud vulgar
fnery. SO corrupted, !, will react on the
character that gave II birth and drag il
still lower on It's downward course. The
higher beauty Is sacrificed to the lower,
and beauty Of character the highest Kind Of
beauty Is forever lost. II then formation
Of character Is the great end Of school
training it is important that there should
be at the very outset some idea Of the
beauty Of character. And Just here the
teachers grand power TO help comes in.
His pupils will doubtless each have Tor
himself more or less clearly formed ia
his own mind bis own ideal; but the
teacher; watching them all from day to
day, longing to bring ont the best that is
in them; viii discover the germs OF some
peculiar beauty or grace in each, and will
from his larger experience form trner
ideal Of each: unlil bis pupils, even the
weakest and dullest OF them all will, by
constant Intercourse with him come 10 he
Inspired with bis belief in grahder pos
sibilities for them. But If you teach very
long there will come sometime into your
school one, there afe not many such, in
whom the acute perception Of Your finest
charity can discern no beauty-a boy so
low, SO mean, so utterly base that your
first impulse will be to turn from him in
disgust, But you have no right to do
that; you have heard of love mightier
than the love OF beauty-a love for that
which Is NOT beautiful love for the
miserable aud poor and blind aud naked,
because il needed love, and putting away
your small disgust you must open your
heart TO that Divine love till il shall come
through You like consuming fire to
burn through the boys baseness aud
kindle into living energy that spark OF
the divine image which you could not
see, but which not seeing you believe in
and "a fire may be kindled which by
the grace Of God shall never be put out. -
Then when at last your work is done,
when in heaven your own thirst for per-
feet beauty is satisfied-and you look
back over your own life and that of your
pupils-when you sec against what fear
full odds some of them have had to con-
tend, you will wonde. that you were
ever impatient with them-will wonder
that you were ever weary in helping
them-and will bless God for all He has
given you to do in the glorious work OF
teaching.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1874-09-03
rus rNeLrsu Languages,

Bsyard Taylor, Ia one OF bis recent
letter., says that be has noticed ono
striking change 10 'Egypt. This is She
astonishing spread Of The English LAM
guago within tho last twenty years rc-
sulting both from the numbers Of Eng.
llsh and American travellers who visit
che East. aud The use 81 the language by
travellers Of other nationaljtics, French,
which until within the last few years
was indispensable, has been slowly fad
Ing Into the background, and is already
less available than English for Italy and
all the Orient. was a little surprised
IN Rome at being accosted by native
bootblaek with, Shine up your boots?
In Naples, every peddlcr Of canes, coral,
photographs, and she'll fish knows al
least enough TO make a good bargain.
But this is nothing 10 what one meets
in Egypt. The bright witted boys learn
the language with amazing rapidity, and
are so apt at guessing what they do not
understand that the traveller requires no
Interpreter, At the base OF Pompey's
pillar, to-day, ragged and dirty little
girl came out Of iollah hut aud follow
cd us, crying, Give us Ia penny! All
the coachmen aud shopkeepers are iamil.
lar with the words necessary for their
business, aud prefer TO use them, even
after they see that You are acquainted
with Italian or Erabic. The simple,
natural structure of the English language
undoubtedly contributes also TO its ex-
tension. 1t is already the leading Ian
guage of the world, spoken by ninety
million people double the number Of the
French-speaking races) and so extend
ing its conquests year by year that its
practical value is in advance of that of
any other tongue.