The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-05-20
MANTUA.
arretts7ille, May 18th, 1873.

correspondence.
But few events have transpired il
this quiet town for several weeks pas
which are of much interest to th
general reader. The many and vari
Gus kinds of work imperatively de
manded at this season of the wear OF
every farm, almost allows the rust Il
accumulate onmy pen, and it is quite
impossible jnst new TO spend mucl
time in search of local items. Oul
citizens are generally busy in forward
ing spring work, as fast as the colo
and backward season will allow
Many improvements are being made
in the way of repairing and construct:
ing buildings, fences, &c. Beauty a;
well as utility is consulted in the va,i
Gus improvements we have noticed
and general spirit of industry is pre-
yalent, which will undoubtedly add
materially to the convenience. comfort
and happiness of our citizens.
On Thursday, may 6th.another aged
friend and 4 citizen much respected,
passed on to higher life. L. w
Cochran, Esq. aged 6S years. lie had
been III feeble health for several
months and spent the past winter III
Tennessee, bat returned without re-
cciving any permanent benz. 1t. Dis
eased lungs aud consequent general
debility soon closed long and useful
life. He was a man of great moral
werth and sterling integrity, OF sound
and cerrect judgement and em;ncntly
practical in his views in relation to
his duties towards his fellow men,
eyer seeking 10 subserve their best in
terests and prosperity. With IA mind
well stored with kno owicdge On great
variety of subjects, his judgment rip
enc d and maturea by careful thought,
a man OF few words, quiet ana unob-
trusive III his social intercourse, he
yet eXerted a beneficial influence which
viii long be felt in this community.
Many years ago while residing in a
neighbOring town, his services as &
magistrate were acceptable 10 his
neighbors, and as Il Representative
from this county, his legislative work
is identified with thc various public
interests and the prosperity Of this
county and the welfare of The whole
state. His funeral was largely attend
cd on Saturday. The large audience
listened with marked attention to one
of Elder O. Blake's best efforts, as g
tribute to the memory OF the honored
and respected dead.
The naturalization Of Spirits having
attracted considerable attention
throughout the world at the present
day. Our neighbor Prof. ID. II. King
ef Man:ua Sta, spent couple OF
weeks with those celebrated mediums,
the Eddy brothers in Chittenden, Vt.,
i'll careful investigation Of the Pie
nomena there presented. He has re-
turned and the results which he re-
ports are astounding. The immortais
from the other shore returned and
gave tangible and satisfactory evidence
Of their presence BY being seen, felt
and heard, giving unmstakabie proof
of The reality OF the life beyend, thus
fully answering the question, "If q
man die, shall he live again ?" Mr..
King will give 4 free lecture on Sun
day May 23l, at ole O'Clock p. m. at
Citizens Hall, Mantua Sta. giving his
with the spirits, showing |
spirit writing and photographs, with |
other evidences OF their wonderful |
presence and power. He will also /
show the identity of the present man
with those recorded in the |
Bible. All orthodox christians and !
all others interested cannot afford to
lose this lecture. Come and hear him.
FERITAS.