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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-03-18

HALLS VEGETABLE SICILIAN HAIR
and at the head of all articles for a
similar purpose. The testimony of
our physicians is conclusive as 10 its
value and we are personally acquaint-
ed with scores of cases where it has
been used with the best results. 1t
will restore gray hair to its original
color, and leaves it glossy, and in a
healthy condition; while for heads
troubled with dandruf, or any dis
ease of the scalp, it acts like charm
in cleansing them. Try it, and you
will not be disappointed. : Loacel
Courier, Mdy 2, 1868.
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Portage Go. Official Register.

6om1cz Plea JudS4-PhiIo =. Con4o;
RsrrssSHtGtire is L>9isLGe.Te--Uryil.c Blake
Probate auc2s--Gi'tsss:s S-s nicuT
ConstS Cse~k-Ichn asharg
County Auditor William Srinrcii
Coaatg Treassrer-John e. Beatty.
Sheriff. e. Kisien-
kscord>r--George W. Barrett
Prosecuting AHorney--Geo. Robinson.
Comnsissioaers--mith Sanford WAnzor :Iol-
comb. hdward Parsons
byfrsa0ry Dfrsctor~-B Wells. Amzi WilIaot,
A 8. Beecher.
County SErreyor- J. etediah Cole
Coroner--Iy .nan Bryant.
School EsaniHers--H- W. Patton 8. Puckstt.
George Darsic.
Mayors OF Incorporated villages.
Ga-re.ssrRLe-O. /. Ferris;
Eenf-Charles II. Kent;
RGVsnna-George e. Robinson-
justices OF the Peace.
Aftrater-Sylyester A. Hfnnan. A. v. Wilson.
durorG--John L. Thompson. Worthy Taylor.
Brimfesd-J- Carrier, e.. II. Chapman.
Chdriestoton-Austin l.. Curtiss. :. l.. Morris,
Deeyfeid--'; 3 Tibbals. j. II. Hoffman.
Edia5urgA-Smith Sanford. EIihu Fish.
FTGnklin-Hepry McGraw, Urbino Chapman.
Isaac Russell.
Frsedom-Lvman BTIant- A z Larckcm
GarrefesriHe-A. a. Barber, James Norton.
HirGm-Richard III. Hank, Allen A. Barber,
Frank squire
NdAiUd-AicBzo y. Farr, Henry Cobb.
Nclson-J ecie,iiah Cole 4 F. Hannahs.
PdImyrd-Enoch Morgan. Orrin Stevens, David
II. Evans.
Paris-Brainerd selby: Aurcr b. Merrill
RdHdolph-Nathan C. Sears, James p. Coe.
Rarenna-Cornelius A. Reed, Eleazer Lord,
Andrew Jackson.
Rootsfo,cn-Alfred IL. Barlow, Otis Reed
sAGiersrMe-Wm: j. Weaver s. G. Eldridge.
Streetsboro'-W ailace Root. w. A Jenkins
Su6Felf-Hugh X. Martin, William Paulus.
Htadhdm--Gsorge B. Conant Tho's o. Angel
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The Shanesville Tuscarawas Co. has
had one hundred cases Of diptheria.
Nine children have died. DR.. Web
Der of Cleveland was sent for and de-
livered a lecture to the citizens. He
advised them not to congregate to-
gether. not to take dead bodies into
the churches, and not to allow chill
dren TO visit the sick. He said that
houses should be thoroughly ventilat-
Ell and fumigated with carbolic acid,
and that the schools should be dismiss
ed. which has been done. He pro-
nounced the diptheria both infectious
aud contagious,a and said the physicians
had been doing all that could be done,
to stay the epidemic.-Iliance Re
rie,C.
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A NICE WAGoN.-On Thursday last
Mr.. S. j. Gross, of Charlestown, pur-
chased nice two-horse wagon at the
works of Mr.. O.S. Buzzell of this town
which is one Of the finest vehicles of
the kind ever put upon the road. The
wheels are of secend-growth timber,
and all the lumber used i'm its construc-
ten is of the choicest kind. The
wagon is stoutIy and nicely ironed and
finely painted, and is in every respect
first class. Mr.. Buzzell is engaged i'll
building most excellent wagons for
farm and business purposes, and those
who wish to purchase work of that
kind will do well to give him call.
and may rest assured that no better
can be found in the State,
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Capt. Ed. f. LsppER, tho veteran

CAPT. Ed. f. LEPPER, the veteran
typo, lightning pressman, and .great
American bear fighter" dropped in
upon MS few days ago. The Capt. is
60 years of age, and hale aud hearty.
He says he can stick his 5000 ems a
day and beat any man in the State at
the hand press. He is extensively
known among the fraternity. and is
everywhere regarded as a genial,
whole-souled fellow. The way he got
the sobriquet of the 'tgreat American
bear fighter" is thus told by himself.
We copy from tho Buckeye State:
Between Christmas and New Y ears
1S39-40, lot of youngsters, residents
of New Lisbon, Ohio, had an oppor-
tunity to purchase a bear, which was
owned by Joseph Maus, since dead,
and so we all ''throwed in" and bought
the bear, with view of having fight
between him and the fighting dogs in
town and the vicinity. About sixteen
of the best fighting dogs of the place
were hunted up, and we all (some five
hundred) proceeded to Entrikin's tav-
ern, four miles from Lisbon, where
the "affair" came off. Well, the bear
was hitched to the wheel Of a wagon,
with about 20 feet play, the dogs-one
at time-were let into him, and the
bear worsted every case of them in de-
tail. Reared upon his launches, he
would squeeze the pudding out of
every dog that attacked him. Every
body was jovial, and offered to bet on
the bear. The last dog had been licked.
But not wishing to see the fun summa-
rily suspended, told them to spread
the ring and "giUe the Subscriber a
chance" A tremendous "hurrah''
was made at this announcement. But
l went-and walked point blank for
Mr.. Bear. thrust my thumb in his
eye, and then we had it up and down,
the full length of the rope, first one on
top, then the other. The bear, how
ever, was successful in tearing the coat
off me, but otherwise did me no dam
age. pounded him in the face, but
l might as well have pounded a cast
iron statue. And as we were separated
the crowd whooped and yelled tre-
mendously, and offered to bet two to
one on the Subscriber. 1 made an eff
fort to go back to the bear and clean
him out" but 1 was taken into the
house and put to rocking baby, until
Mr.. Bruin was Gagged, and the party
was in shape for the hemeward trip.
o yes, sir, 1 can lick any ordinary
black bear, old as am." - eig..
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SUDDEN DEATH. On Thursday
morning Mrs. Emily Carter, wife of
Mr.. Whiting Carter,died very sudden
ly of heart disease. She had been in
poor health for some time, but no one
had anticipated that she was SO near
the end of life's journey. She arose
on Thursday morning as usual, and
had partly completed her toilet when
she was seized with sudden attack
and expired almost instantly. Mrs.
Carter was the daughter of the late
Daniel w. Jennings, and was about
so years of age. She was lady who
was universally respected by those
who knew her.
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GARRETTSVILLE.

''~N0'>r l-sEt t4--i ~ r,t- --tl'-.
Last Thursday evening Mrs. Coe.
the mother of our merchant Mr. e. p.
Coe, passed away after brief illness,
at the advanced age of eighty-six years.
For several years she has been resid-
ing with her son here until the time of
her death. 3s.. -t,!g ~ .-,H ..ss4 3,
On Friday last, David Bundy, who
formerly resided here, but for the last
few months has lived in Kent, died
after a brief illness of only 36 hours.
His remains were brought here, and
Yesterday, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon,
the funeral obsequies were held in the
NJ. E. church, from which the remains
were taken and deposited in their final
resting place in the cemetery. Mr..
Bundy was for many years well known
to large part of our community. He
has been for many years member of
the NJ. E. church and has always been
regarded by those who were acquaint-
ed with him, as a jealous follower of
the faith which he had espoused. Dur
ing the latter years of his life he form
ed many friends who now live to
mourn his loss and to cherish the
memory of one who seemed a father
and a guide.
AS the cold winter begins to wane
and spring begins to make itself man.
ifest on every hand new activity in
every direction may be seen, indica-
ting that the coming season will be
one of growth and improvement.
Many new residences will be erected
in our midst buring the coming sum-
mer. Also, it is expected that some
new brick stores will lie erected on
Silver ST., to take the place of the
| wooden structures which have SO long
marred the appearance of our village.
Among the changes which have been
perfected is that Of Warren Bishop,
who has so long been in our midst
that none seem willing to spare him.
He has to-day completed the sale of
his large stock of dry goods and other
merchandise 10 G. G. Belden, his head
clerk, and book-keeper, who has leas-
ed the store for term Of years. Mr.
Bishop has been among US for nearly
ten years, during which time by his
energy and perseverance he has done
large and lucrative business. Dur
ing the time he has been in business
here his books show that his business
for little less than ten years amounts
to seyen hundred Thousand dollars.
We learn that Mr.. Bishop expects TO
remain with US during the. coming
season to settle up his business, which
will probably require little time. Mr..
Belden, his successor.h been engaged
in mercantile pursuits for many years
and has. thorough experience in the
business and will continue the busi-
ness at the old place on the corner of
Silver and High Street. We all wish
him much success in his new under.
taking. He is going to sell many
goods and sell them at very low prices
Garrettsville, Mar, 15, 1875. ECO.
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COMING AGAIN.-As will be seen by
notice in another column, the Tennes-
seeans, troupe of Colored singers,
will give one of their entertainments
at the Opera House next Monday
evening. The visit of this company
last season, when they drew the larg-
est audiences that ever assembled in
that commodious hall, will be remem-
bered by most of our citizens, which
renders any extended notice from us
unnecessary. The interest of their
entertainments and the worthy objects
for which they are given, that of aid.
ing a College for colored people, can
not fail TO insure them full house.
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THE weather is Marchy.
SUGAR makers are spiling."

QUITE a lively hail storm occurred
here Sunday morning.
The feathered tribes are winging
their way Northward.
AND now for time we shall be fa-
pored with boundless contiguity" j."
of mud.
The heavy rumble of heavens ar
t'llery was heard Sunday and Monday
mornings. - T. p zf
The Spring elections take place on
the 9th of April. Remember.
d. A. DEWEY is confined to his room
by a severe attack of diphtheria.
The Rayenna Union Schools will
close their Winter term on the 26th
inst.
A NEW Fire Insurance Company is
being organized here on the mutual
plan.
The annual conference of the Pitts
burgh circuit of the NJ. Z. Church is
in session at Alliance.
WILD GEESE have been seen jour-
neying norihward, which is regarded
as a token that Spring is near.
The Germans of Ravenna are to
have an Easter Party at Gretzinger's
Hall on Monday evening, March Goth.
Mr.. G. D. HUDSON has been confin-
ed to his room for some days past by
severe illness, but is now rapidly re.
covering.
THERE is said to be residing in this
county a second cousin of Grant, for
whom the President has made NO pro-
vision.
WE received note on Tuesday eve
ming, announcing the death of our
venerable uncle, Lorenzo Chaplin, of
Mantua. His funeral took place at IL
O'Clock, Wednesday, the 17th inst.
TUESDAY night we had return of
winter. There was quite heavy fall
of snow and Wednesday morning the
mercury stood at 10 degs. above zero
| at o'clock.
Mr.. III. G. MUETING has been con-
fined to his house for several days
past from severe attack of inflamma-
tory rheumatism, but Is recovering.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-03-18
j. WOODRUFF.
FURNITURE & WALLPAPER

GREAT BARGAINS
The Ee.s Inaae:mePs; * yet I, offered q . In Ea-
Three stories Of No.
| 2 Mechanics Block full
of new and desirable
Goods, which we will
sell during the next so
days at LOWER PRI-
CES than have before
prevailed in this town
or county.
Don't take the state
ments Of our competi-
tors in regard to our
Goods, but. come and
see for yourselves, and
you will be convinced
that we are selling the
BEST OF GOODS at
LOWEST PRICES.
No one can discount
our prices.
We Do NOT run down
our neighbors' Goods
in order to sell, and we
will not misrepresent
our own. Knowing
that it is TO Our INTE-
REST to keep the best
goods to be had in the
market, we have done
SO LII JIe PAST, auu
shall continue to i'm the
future. ...,s i ...ral
g Our, LOUNGES and
other q p h oil ste red
Goods are mostly our.
own manufacture, and
are new and perfect. - :.
aiOur alnut Panel
Bedsteads, of which we have
a large assortment, have SOL
Id WALNUT,RAILs, and for. the
splendid HAIR MATTRESSES
that we make to order, we
use the best grade of White
Hair in the market. Orders
for Mattresses, or any kind Of
Upholstered Goods, viii re-
ceive prompt attention. Pri-
ces moderate, and Goods war;
ranted. No trouble to show
Goods. Please give us a call.
RespectfuIlV .-f.#-.
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TRAINS WESTWARD.

Trains No. 1. 2. 3 and Is on main line run
daily.
Palace Sleeping Coaches on trains No l. 9 g.
and IL between Cincinnati AID New York
daily
Connections at Mansfield with Pittsburg Fort
Wayne x Chicago Railroad; at Ravenna with
Cleveland 4 Ptttsburs Railroad; ut Meadville,
Union and Cory for Oil Regions. at Corning
for Rochester, and points on the New York
Central; and at Binghampton for Albany,
Springfield, Worcester, Boston and New Eng
land.
Connections at Cleveland for Toledo. Chicago,
Milwaukee. Omaha, and all points in the
Northwest.
Close connections at Cincinnati with trains
for the South and West
No" siop-over'' allowed upon local tickets
Local passengers must purchase tickets to their
first stopping place, and may then repurchasc
from that point to destination.
Palace Sleeping coaches on train No. to
Louisville daily, and on train No IL from Lou
isviIle to New York daily. Sundays excepted.
w. B. SHATTUC,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
CINCINNATI, o.
P.D. COOPER,
General Superintendent.
3O6 CLEvELAND. o.
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RECOVERED. On Wednesday Of last
week Messrs. Moses Gilbert and Will
liam Carey went to the village of Kent
where they found the chap who had
obtained the clothing of the ladies of
Mr.. Gilbert's family under the pretence
that it was wanted for a funeral occa-
sion. His name wasn't Kelley nor
was there any such death as he told
about. Rather than come to the coun-
ty lookup he surrendered up the cloth
ing and secured to be paid sum suf-
ficient to cover expenses, and was per-
miIted to go free.
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AANTUA.
Correspondence.
The streets at the Station have again

Correspondence ts=-ss eyEss -
The streets at the Station have agair
assumed lively appearance. The
potatoes which were not sold last fall
and which Jack Frost has spared
have been pouring into market for sew
eral days. Eighty cents per bushel il
readily obtained now, and no prophe
can foretell the price q week iu ths
future. ...--
At the Station, Friday evenine
March 5th. Citizens Hall was crowded
to excess by delighted audience, who
assembled to witness an exhibition
given by the scholars in the primar,
department of the school under the
care of Miss Alice Keyes, their teach
er. The exercises consisted of Reel
tations, Dialogues, Tableaux and Mu.
sic. The performances reflected great
credit upon the scholars and also theil
teacher, who has the reputation of 6
successful teacher. The Cornet Band
generously added few choice selec.
tions to increase the enjoyment of tht
occasion.
On Sunday morning. March 7th, the
beautiful spirit of Mrs. Media A. Tay
lor. wife of A. H. Taylor. took ITS
long expected departure from the
earthly form which it had occupied
for twenty five years, and peacefully
passed away to the higher life in thai
beautiful land "over there" Fol-
many long and weary mouths, she
slowly, but surely approached the
other shore, suffering with that relsnt.
less disease, consumption, which was
gradually wasting life's energies, un-
til at last, the poor, tired spirit gladly
and ioyfully welcomed the celestial
messenger, who kindly came to con.
duct her Home. She leaves a twice
bereaved husband, darling daughter
of three years, and very many loved
and loving hearts to mourn her early
departure from earth life, but amid all
their sorrows and their tears, those
stricken ones would not wish her back
again, for they are consoled and com.
forted by the blessed assurance, thai
He doeth all things WE'LL" .taeos-,
dearest sister, thou hast left us, .af =
Here thy loss we deeply feel, .., r...-
But tits God who hath bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal.'' 't' =
The friends of our aged and respect.
ed neighbor, Mr.. Lorenzo Chaplin, will
be panied to learn that Ills death Is
hourly expected. Physicians and
friends pronounce his case hopeless
and beyond recovery - - ''''''''
The weather is warm and spring
like, but the travelling is simply ont.
rageous, for mud predominates and
the bottom Of the roads is fast falling
out in many places. Sugar makers
are happy. VERITAs.
Mantua, March 14th, 1875. '3'''
Hr =
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Centennial Party.

We briefly noticed last week the
holding of family reunion in honor
OF the hundredth birthday of Mrs.
Matilda Sapp, at the residence of Mr..
Daniel F. Sapp, her youngest son,
about a mile northeast of this village.
The circumstance is of such rare oc-
currence as to render the affair worthy
of more than a passing notice. We
regret that we have not the means of
giving q detailed account of it. The
party was in every respect a very
interesting and pleasant one to all who
participated. There were 81 persons
present, all but six of whom were de-
scendants of Mrs.Sapp, or descendants
husbands or wives. Mr.. Daniel +.
Sapp, is, as before stated, the young
est of her children, and is 53I years
of age. The oldest person present, ex
cept the centennarian, was her brother,
MIR. John Boosinger, who reached the
ninetieth year of his age on the 18th
inst, and who resides in the township
of BrimfieId. The youngest descend
ant, was Henry B., son of Hiram Sapp,
aged six months and eleven days.
Miss Matilda Boosinger, was born
at Philadelphia, March 10th 1775. She
was the second child of a family of
four sons and nine daughters of Con-
rad and Catharine Boosinger. Two
OF the daughters-Rachel SAKE, aged
Is years, and residing at Oryille and
Tina Haines residing at Kindleville'
Indiana, and one son John Boosinger,
of Brimfield, who was born March II,
l7S5, (sisters aud brother of Mrs. Sapp)
are still living. Henry Sapp was born
at Oldtown, Va. August I'd, 176S, and
died at Ravenna, September Is, 1856.
Henry Sapp and Matilda Boesipger
were married at Hagerstown. Nd,
October z, 1895. They crossed the
Potomac to Oldtown, Va, to eat Nthe
wedding supper. They lived on the
banks of the Potomac until they came
to Ohio, in 1903. From their homo to
the Ohio. River they travelled by wag
on, and from there to Ravenna, with
three children and their household
goods the journey was made upon tc0
horses. These three children were
Isaac, John and Catherine, nenc of
whom are now living. After coming
to Ravenna they had five sons and
three daughters, of whom there are
living Henry, Conrad. Asa and Daniel
f. and Mrs. Hannah Hall, of Ravenna,
and Jacob, of Vandalia, Ill. Sarah
Osborn and Elizabeth Carts are dead.
Their descendants number SO, of
whom 70 are now living, as follows:
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When Mrs. Sapp and her family
came to Ravenna, they settled upon
the farm now owned and occupied by
Mr.. Daniel F. Sapp, and on which she
has since lived and on which her hus-
band lived until his death, with the
exception of two years.
AT the age of 80 years Mrs. Sapp
spun the fax for 80 yards of linen.
For about so years she has smoked to-
bacco. For 7 or s years past she has
been blind. She lived a married life
for nearly sixty years.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-03-18

The place to get your Job Printing
done is at the Press Office. We have
the latest and best styles of types, the
best of stock, experienced workmen,
and can and will do work as expedi-
tiously and cheaply as any establish
ment in Northern Ohio. Bring along
your work.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-03-18

WE learn that Warren Bishop, of
Garrettsville, for many years leading
merchant in that place, has sold his
stock of goods and leased his store
room to &. &. Belden, who has been
head clerk in the establishment for a
long time. He is regarded as an ex-
cellent salesman and reliable, trusty
and accommodating business man.
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RAVENNA TOWNSHIP
Democratic Caucus !!

4 The Democratic electors Of the township of
Ravenna are requested to meet at the Town Hall
Saturday erening, March 9th, 1875,
for the purpose of putting in nomination candi-
dates to be supported ut the coming Spring
election.
All those opposed to the despotic and revolu-
tionary measures of the present national ad-
ministration are invited to participate.
By order of the Committee.
DEMOCRRTIC CORPORATION CAUCUS
At the same place and on the same evening
as above meeting will be held for the parpose
of nominating candidates for Corporation OIL
GERS to be supported at the coming election.
By order OF Com mittee.
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New Rates on C. & p r. X.

The G. & z. II. r.. has issued no.
tice announcing that they will issue
Monthly Tickets, embracing 81 single
continuous trips-good only during
the month for which they are issued,
between Cleveland and points named
below, and at rates specified. These
Tickets are issued only for one person,
and cannot be transferred. Between
Cleveland and
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-03-18
An Erie, Pa, telegram dated the !

AN Erie, Pa, telegram dated the IL
inst. says:
"Rev. j. A. Davidson, recently State
Lecturer for the Grand Lodge of Good
Templars of Pennsylvania, was arrest
ed last evening for drunkenness and
disorderly conduct and spent the night
at the police station. He was releas-
ed this morning on payment of fine.
He has probably assisted in organizing g
more lodges of the order than any
other man in the State. This is his
second arrest in this city on the same
charge"
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Edinburgh Citizens Caucus

The electors of Edinburgh township. without
distinction OF party. are requested to meet at
the Town Hall in said township on Saturday
evening. April Sd, 1878. for the purpose of
nominating candidates for township officers to
be supported at the coming Spring election.
By request of
MANY CITIZENS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-03-18

Tickets for sale first five And last
five days of each month, at Ticket Of
fees in Union Depot and Euclid Ave-
nue., Cleveland.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-03-18

Boy LosT.-At noon on Monday,
the first day of March, inst, George, a
little son of Mr.. Jacob White, of this
village, aged twelve and a half years,
left the home of his parents, as
they supposed for the purpose of go
ing to school, but he did not return at
night nor have his parents since that
time been able to obtain any informa-
ton concerning him. He had on
when he left home a suit of dark mix
ed cashmere, black felt hat with
rather high crown and narrow brim,
and white shirt. He is rather small
of his age. ANY information that will
lead to his recovery, addressed to his
father, Jacob White at Ravenna, O..
will be thankfully received,
Exchanges please copy.