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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-04-29
Portage Go. Official Register.

Common Pleas Judge-Phiio d. Conant
Member CoRsfnufionaz Conr'a--J. ID. Horton
Represertatire In Le9isidfure--Orville Blake.
Probate Judge--Gldcon seymour
County CLerk-John Meharg.
County AHditor--william Grinncll.
County Tyeasgrer-John Z. Beatty.
SherL5-O e. Rissien-
kecorfer--Georgc w. Barrett
Pr0secutiug AHor1ey--Gco. Robinson.
Comm Sanford, Wanzor Hol-
comp. fdw ard A Parsons.
L.frndry Dtrectors-B. Wells. AMI wilmot,
A :. Beecher.
Couzty Surreyor- edediah Cole
Coroaer-LyIfan Bryant.
school E.cdninas-W. w. Patton. s. Puctctt
George Darsie.
Mayors of Incorporated Villages.
GarretfseMe-O. > Ferris;
Kent u harlcs ~ Kent;
RarenHd-Gcorge K. Robinson.
Justices of the Peace.
Atsrafer-Sylvester A. Hinman. A. v. Wilson.
Aurord-John L. Thompson, W orthy Taylor.
BriDafeid-J. L. Carrier, T.. ii. Chapman
CHarlesfotrn-Austin T.. Curtiss, s. l. Morris.
Deerfeid--s:. ). Tibbals, j. ii. Hoffman.
EdiaIurgA-Smith Sanford, Elihu Fish.
fSunkiia-Nelson Barber. Milo Shorts, Isaac
Russell.
Free1om-Lyman Briant Henry c. Jennings
GarrefeseiHe-A. a. Barber, James Norton.
Hrans-Kichard NJ. Hank, Allen A. Barber,
Frank Squire.
4MantUG-Alonzo n Farr. Henry Cobb.
yeksoH-A. 4. Hannahs. George Hedger.
Pdlmyra-Orrin stevens, David NJ Evans, Thos.
X Williams.
Paris--Brainerd Selby. Uriah Hinchclif.
RGndokph-NathanC e. Sears. james r. Coe-
A. Reed, Eleazer Lord.
Andrew jackson.
Rootstoun-Allred ii. Barlow, Otis Reed.
q. Eldridge, n. III Smith.
l.. Peck, T.. NJ. stanton.
h Martin, William Puhlus.
WindAam--Gsorge Is. Conant. Tho's q. Angel.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-04-29

The jury in the United States Cir
cult Court at Cleveland, in the case OF
J. L. Young against w. W.Armstrong,
of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, on
Friday rendered verdict in favor of
the plaintiff for $225O. The suit was
brought for an alleged libel published
in the Plain Dealer in April 1874,
charging Plff. with having robbed his
own store for the purpose of defraud.
ing his partners and creditors. The
article was published in the absence
of Mr.. Armstrong and without his
knowledge, and the information was
furnished the reporter of that paper by
detectives and persons connected with
the Cleveland Police Department. The
damages claimed were $4,000. A
motion was filed for new trial.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-04-29

RUNAwAY.-Late in the afternoon
of Saturday last Mr.. Kramer, who
resides in the Southeast part of RAM
dolpb, started for home in one-horse
lumber wagon. When near the engine
house the horse stepped upon hoop
which flew up and struck him in the
breast and he started suddenly, which
threw the seat and its occupant cut of
the rear of1he wagon and the horse
made towards home at rather mod
crate pace, keeping the road till it
came to the r. r. crossing south of
town on the Rootstown road, when it
discovered frei sht train coming and
increased his speed, running in front
of the train just in time to be struck
by the locomotive, The animal had
two OF its legs broken, one of which
was cut completely of, and received
other serious injuries, and it was kill
led to put it out of misery. The wag-
on was badly smashed up. Fortuna
tely Mr.. Kramer escaped serious in
jury.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-04-29
BRIMEIELD.

Correspondence.
The farmers are all busy plowing
for their spring crop. Although the
season is somewhat backward, they
may yet enjoy rich and abundant
harvest.
Owing to the inclemency of the
weather, there has been considerable
sickness of late.
Mr.. j. L. Williams has purchased a
piece of land, six acres, at the Center,
from Jonas M. Twitchell: considera.
ZION 5000.
The Universalists hold an old fash
ioned tea-partv, in the vestibule OF
their Church, in this place, on Friday
evening, May 14th, A good old-iash-
ioned time is expected.
Lydia Underwood, Esq., has SO far
recovered his health as TO be about.
He has been confined to his room
most Of the past winter. d.
April 81, 1875.
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Another Old Citizen Conc.

Colonel William Frazer, ono of the
oldest citizens of Ravenna, departed
this life al his residence on Main street
on Sunday morning, April 25th, aged
81 years. The immediate cause OF his
death was nervous apoplexy, though
he had been in feeble health since the
death of his wife. which occurred OF
the 1Ith of March last.
Colonel Frazer was born OF Scotch
parentage, in Lanesburg, N. Y, Feb
ruary 1st, 1874, and was the youngest
of large family. He passed his boy
hood in Pittsfield, Mass, and after
wards worked at the jewelry and ell
versmith business in Geneva, N. Y.
While living at the latter place he en-
listed in the military service of the
Government and served through the
war of 1872, at the close of which he
received an honorable discharge.
He came to Ravenna on the Sth of
September, 1914, in company with the
late William Tappan, the TIVE making
the journey on horseback and on foot,
alternately riding and walking. Ra-
VIENNA was then an embryo village
having only about half dozen small
houses. Here he opened saddle and
harness shop, which business he fol-
lowed successfully for many years
afterwards. In 1919 he was united i'm
marriage with Miss Anna A. Camp
bell. daughter OF the late General John
Campbell and Sarah Campbell, of
Campbellsport. This union was bless
ed with family of ten children, Of
whom seven--two sons and five daugh-
ters survive.
In his younger days Col. Frazer oc-
cupied prominent position in society
and took a leading and active part
in business affairs and i'm politics. AS
early as 1916 he was Deputy Sheriff
under Asa X. Burroughs in 1885 he
received the appointment of U. S.
Deputy Marshal in 1912 he was elect
ed Sheriff of this cou nty, and for sew
eral years he was aDirector of thePor-
tage County Branch of the State Bank
of Ohio. Upon retiring from the Of
fee of Sheriff he established the first
store in the county, and con-
tinued in business till impaired health
him to retire from active
life. He was a man of noble, gener-
Gus nature and of strict integrity. He
was not without his faults, but let
them be burned with his mortal re-
mains, and let his many excellent
qualities live ever green in cur men,
cries.
His funeral took place from his late
residence on Tuesday afternoon and |
was largely attended.
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DYSPEPSIA,

Dyspepsia is the most discouraging
and distressing disease man is heir to.
Americans are particularly subject to
this disease and it's effects; such as
sour stomach, sick headache, habitual
costiveness, heartburn, water-brash,
gnawing and burning pains in the pit
of the stomach, coming up of the food,
coated tongue, disagreeable taste in
the mouth, impure blood and all dis
eases of the Stomach and LIVER. Two
doses of GREENS AUGUST FLOWER
will relieve you at once, and there
positively is not a case in the United
States it will not cure. If you doubt
this go to your Druggists, BELDING &
and get a sample bottle
for 10 cents and try it. Regular size
Is cents.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-04-29
RANDOLPH.
lCorrespOndcncc.

Correspondence
Mr.. EDIToR The citizens of this
town were invited to meet at the
Town Hall on the evening of the 10Th
of April, to celebrate the centennial
of the Battle of Lexington. The
weather was very unfavorable but the
hall was well filled at an early hour The
Rev. Joseph Merriam was chosen Pres
ident /: James Gown and S. Chatfield
Vice Presidents; w. j. Dickinson.
Sec'y. A programme had been pro-
posed by committee of arrangements.
Marshal music being called for Messrs
Josiah Brocket, L. Butler of Atwater
and G. Curtis, responded with the
old fashioned genuine sort, such as
we use 10 hear at general training
when boys. w. j. Dickinson, gave a
brief history of the causes wich led to
the Revolution, giving the relation Of
the Colonies to the British Govern
ment, enumerating the various acts of
aggression and oppression by the
British crown which eliminated in the
Battle of Lexington. Mr.. Truman
Case being called for gave very min
ute history of the Battle of Lexington
and incidents relating to the troubles
with the mother country He brought
out personally some Of the prominent
actors and martyrs to the cause of hu-
man liberty. The morning Of the 18th
Of April one hundred years ago faith
ers, husbands and brothers, shoulder
ed their muskets and marched out to
death. That evening when they were
returned by their comrades cold in
death Or bleeding from cruel wounds,
the one sentiment of Massachusetts
was resistance TO tyrants is obe-
dience to God" and from Maine to
Georgia the people said s'amen," and
that day nation was born, whose
foundation was human liberty; and
may it live as long as the human race
shall exist. Messrs Charlie and Eddie
Fenton and Wallace Stanford, enter
tanned the audience with several pieces
of instrumental music. Mr.. Simon
Perkins and others sang several patri-
otic songs. Ii. d. Smalley, recited the
Poem entitled Paul Levere's Ride or
the Night before the battle. Meeting
adjourned to the 17th of June, when
the citizens of Randolph and vicinity
are invited to meet to celebrate the
centennial of the Battle of Bunker
Hill.
The spelling school wave has struck
this place and after two preliminary
skirmishes the grand struggle for tho
prizes came off on last Tuesday even
ing. Mrs. Ii, D. Smalley took the first
prize, Mrs. Marictte Simmison, second,
Miss frankie Mcdonald, third. OF
course there were some who didn't
spell, believing that "where ignorance
is bliss it's folly 10 be WISE"
We are having one of the grandest
spells of sugar weather ever known so
late in the season. We have bid fare
well to peaches, pears, early cherries
etc., and if this weather continues a
few days longer. We shall be ready
to bid farwell to the rest of the cata-
logue and go up the spout for this sea-
son. B.
Randolph, April 24th, 1875.
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Death of Peter RuIsau.

Peter Ruleau, a manufactures of and
dealer in boots and shoes, died at his
residence i'll this village on Thursday
last, the 22d inst, after brief illness,
congestion of the bowels, In the 43d
year of his age. He had been a resi-
dent ofRavenna several years,and was
an industrious and upright citizen.
He leaves wife and three small chill
dren, two sons and an infant daughter,
remains wore taken to Troy,N. Y, his
former residence, for interment.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-04-29

DID not the Republican Admins
tration put in the Cabinet the ex-rebel
A Akerman, who was Adjutant-General
to Robert Toombs, founder of the
prison pen? Did they
not put into office the rebel General
whe almost gained the
battle of Gettysburg? Did they not
appoint ex-rebel Gov. Orr Minister to
Russia? Is not the rebel guerilla Mos
by confidential agent OF the Presi-
dent? AID yet do the Republican
party talk about the danger OF putting
rebels into office.-lNil,cauht Neacs.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-04-29

The pic-fiic season is coming, sure.
SPADES are trumps, aud, skilfully
played, are sure to win.
A CONVENTION of school examiners
is to be held in this place next Satur-
day.
The Annual Horse show takes place
at Palmyra on Monday next.
THERE are lots of people visiting
town every day and wo presume it
"means. business" We hope so at
least. -
THERE is getting to be demand for
painters, whitewashers and paper
hangers.
HURRY up and eat your oysters, for
the months are near at hand that have
no p in their orthography.
If you want job of fine sign or
carriage painting done, call on p. j.
Snay, Chestnut street, opposite Court
House Park.
The weather--well, you know how
it is yourself, and, as we cannot do the
subject justice we will refrain from
comments on the subject.
WHATS the use roasting yourself
over hot stOye when you can buy
six losves Of excellent bread fer a
quarter?
KELLY BROTHERS are down to Gran
ger prices on Horse Shoeing. They
are experienced and competent me-
chanics.
If, as the old saw hath it, "snow is
the poor mans fertilizer" the fields of
the impecuneeus must possess great
deal Of richness this year.
WE regret to learn that our friend
Capt. A. S. Plummer, of Edinburg
has been seriously ill for sSme time
past of lung fever, but are glad to
learn that he is improving.
On Monday last Mr.. L. S. Ward, of
the Etna House run out from the
works of Merits s. Riddle, an Exten-
sion-top Brette, one of the most ele-
CANT carriages upon our streets.
OUR former townsman III. S. Elson,
("GuykeO and his wife are making
a short sojeurn among their friends in
this region. Their residence is at
Ishpeming, Mich, and they seem to
be well pleased with their new home.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-04-29

The Philharmonic Society propose
giving Concert, at the Opera House,
Wednesday evening. May 5th. The
programme will consist Of choruses,
part songs, solos and instrumental
pieces. Great care is being taken in
the preparation of all parts, it being
intended by the Society that the con-
cert shall be one of the best, if net the
best, concert of the kind ever given in
Ravenna.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-04-29
THEY arc all little George Washing

They arc all little George Washing
tons in Ravenna. There is not a per-
son who can tell lie in that "burgh." F"
That being the case, Ravannians are in
no danger of being summoned as wit
nesses in the Beecher case. In proof
of the fact there is not liar in Raven
ma, we quote the assertion of Wash
ington paper which says there now is
in the Dead Letter Department a let
ter enclosing dollar, and addressed
by lady in Jerseyville, Illinois, 'In
care of any liar, ravana, perteg Co.
Ohio" Nobody would take that let
ter cut of the Office, and hence it was
sent to the Dead Letter Office. The
letter was intended for 'tany lawyer"
in Ravenna.-Clecelan Herald.
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Randolph, April 24th, 1875.
The Hot Springs Confisoated.

A Washington special dated the Goth
inst says:
The Court of Claims to-day decided,
under reference of the question by
act of Congress, that the title TO the
reservation or land occupied by the
Hot Springs in Arkansas is vested in
the United Safes, aud not in the corr
porate and individual claimants of the
same. This unsettles in village Of
nearly 1000 inhabitants, including
that to the valuable springs, street
railway, etc, amounting to several
millions of dollars. The Court will
appoint a Receiver TO the property
pending an appeal to the Supreme
Court.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-04-29

A sLRIoUs railroad collision occur
red on the Baltimore and Potomac
Railroad about mile from the Capt.
tol i'll Washington on Monday even
ing. Eight or ten passengers mortal
ly wounded and all the others more
or less seriously injured. The engin-
GERS and conductors Of both trains
were terribly wounded and are not
expected to live.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-04-29

In Michigan the people are begin
ming TO turn their coal-pits to new ac-
count. An illuminating gas of six
teen-candle power is obtained in the
manufacture of charcoal. One cord of
wood will make $4,000 cubic feet of
good gas, if newspaper reports are to
be trusted, and the cost of production
is said to be only eighteen cents per
thousand feet.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-04-29

CHEAP FARE.-The A. & G. w. Ry.,
will issue tickets 10 those who desire
to visit Cincinnati during the Grand
Musical Festival, from May 10Th to
10Th, at cents per mile for the round
trip. The tickets will be put on sale
May Sth and will be good for return
to May 10th inclusive.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-04-29

WHEN girl crops her front hair.
and pulls it down over her forehead
like a~Mexican mustang, and then ties
piece of red velvet around her neck ,
who can wonder at the number OF
pale faced young men that throw away
their ambition, and pass sleepless
nights in trying to raise down on their
upper lips?
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-04-29

NEW ARRANGEMENT.-Pe Flath
has purchased the interest of his
partner in the Clothing establishment
Of Messrs. Flath & Poe. and will con-
tinue the business at the old stand.
He has had long experience in the
business and knows fully the wants
of the people in this line. A complete
stock of goods may be found at his
store.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-04-29

OK Friday last Commodore Alanson
Z. st. ohm, committed suicide in the
cabin of the Albany steamer, st. John,
temporarily lying at the foot of Nine
teenth street, East River, New York.
His property is estimated to be worth
$2,OCOOOO.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-04-29

The recent cold weather seems to
haye extended all over the country
from the frozen regions of the North,
to the sunny land of the South, and
the damage done thereby to the wheat
fruit, cotton and other crops is incal-
culable.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-04-29

The work of remodeling the front
of that part of Phenix Block occupied
by Smith Brothers and the Odd Eel
lows, is to be commenced Immediate
ly. When completed it will be the
finest front in town.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-04-29

The Medina Democrat tells Of fish
caught at the Guard Lock, in Clinton,
which measured four feet and two
inches in length, and weighed thirty
six pounds. That's a whopper-the
story, we mean-and seems "little
iishy."
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-04-29

The Sping term OF the Court of
Common Pleas for this county, will
commence its session on Monday next.
There are l67 civil cases on the docket
including mandates and combinations
of Sheriff's sales, and 80 criminal cases.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-04-29

SEARL Bros. are receiving an i'm
mense stock of new Goods suited to
the Sprin. trade, which they offer at
prices that can't be beaten in this
market. Call and see them and satis-
fy yourselves. Particulars next week.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-04-29

PERSONS in search of dry goods
should not forget that j. S. Smith &
Co., are in receipt of their spring
stock, and they are bound to make it
to the interest of everybody to give
them a call.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-04-29
TRAINS WESTWARD.

Trains No. I. 2. and II on main line run
daily.
Palace Sleeping Coaches on trains No. l. 2 8.
and 12 between Cincinnati and New York
daily.
Connections at Mansfield with Pittsburg, Fort
Wayne Chicago Railroad; at Ravenna with
Cleveland y Ptttsburg Railroad; at Meadville,
Union and Cory for Oil Regions at Corning
for Rochester, and points on the New York
Central; and ut Binghampton for Albany
Sprin gfeld, 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 e" stop-over'' allowed upon local tickets
Local passengers must purchase tickets to their
first stopping place, and may then rcpurchase
from that point TO destination.
Palace Sleeping coaches on train No. 5 to
Louisville daily, and on train No II from Lou
isville to New York daily. Sundays excepted.
w. B. SHATTUC,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
CISCINNATI, o.
P.D. COOPER
General Superintendent.
BOG CLEVELAND, o.
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The promised age of gold don't
seem to be approaching at very rap
id rate. Gold was quoted in New
York on Monday at ll514.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-04-29

The troubles on the Union Pacific
Railroad from overhows Of water are
said to DE at an end.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-04-29

Miss l.. c. Jackson-Millinery.
r. ID. & 1. NJ. Kelly-Horse Shoeing.
j. s. Smith & Co Black Silks.
Peter Flath--New Goods.
III. Y. Woodrufr--Ch Changed Hands.
Petef Flath VIM. L Poe-Dissolution.
Mrs. E. w Wadsworth. Mrs. Wm. w adsworth
and Family-A Card.
May Party.
Smith Bro,-New Goods.
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Teachers Examination.

L held At the UnionSchool- House inRavenna,
On Saturday. May 1st, 1875,
Commencing at Q O'Clock. A. NJ. and closing at
O'Clock T.. Nj. BY order Of the Board.
339tf. N. WILCOX, Clerk.
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SECOND NATIONAL BANK,
OF RAVENNA, o.
Designated Depository OF the
U. 8.
OF RAVENNA, o

Designated Depository of the
Ro,J. and Securities bought. sold and
exchanged at our counter, at best market ra'es
stocks and Bonds, of AL kinds bought ana
.o.d ON Commission in New York, or any de-
sired market. -
highest Market rate for $50 and io-4o
coypons, Gold, silver, and premium iunos
OF all kinds
Drafts drawn and cashed on all the prihoip"'
Cities in the United States
sight Drafts on England and Ireland anu
Passage Tickets to or from those Ciaes ~
New York rates.
r.ysuue S.amps-all sizes for sale
.rc,uut. .nd Depotits OF Business men anu
individuals, received on most favorable terms
and prompt and liberal treatment suarah'eeu'
rptersst allowed on time deposits as may pc
VII BEEBB, Cashier.
Gzo. RosIssoN. President
Sept }. 1865. IT,
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FoGLE's ELIXIR OF LIFE.
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MAY PARTY.

There will be a May Party given by Rockton
Lodge No 3l6. f. s A. NJ, at Kent's Hall. Kent.
Friday Evening, May 7th,
All are invited. Music, Humphreys Quadrille
Band. Supper will be served at the Continental
Hotel Masons' parlors will be open during
the evening. Tickets to Hall $1OO
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New Advertis'ts.


We wish to tender our thanks to the many
friends who so kindly remembered us in oul
great afiiiction.
MRS e, w. WADswORTH
MRS. WIN. WADSw ORTIZ AND FAMILY
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MASON & SON
DEALERS IN
GROCERIES : Provisions

RETAII PRICE LIST.
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THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.
List of Advertisements,

KAvENNA. THURSDAY. APRILae. 1873.
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Our former townsman H. S. Elson,
("Guyke') and his wife are making
short sojeurn among their friends in
this region. Their residence is at
Ishpeming, Mich, and they seem to
be well pleased with their new home.