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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-06-24
RANDOLPH.

correspondence
The meeting for the celebration of
the centennial of the Battle of Bun
ker Hill was quite success. w. j.
Dickinson and Truman Case gave his
torical accounts. of the battle, describ-
ing very minutcly many incidents Of
that memorable day. Josiah Breckett
and othhers furnished the martial
music; the Fenton boys the instru-
mental and S. Perkins led the vocal
music. ii. ID. Smalley read a poem
entitled "Grandmother's Account of
the Battle" Meeting adjourned to
meet at call of the officers.
Quite a sensation has been created
in our community by the sudden de-
parture of Mr.. e. Wise. "A letter
written TO his daughter and sent from
Ravenna, states that he was going to
Canada 10 buy sheep. He went TO
Ravenna to pay his taxes, and drove a
very fine horse and carriage, and had
with hiT about two thousand dollars
i'll money. A woman left town on
the same day and went to Akron.
There has been a good deal of gossip
for the last two or three years, in re-
gard to intimacy of an improper char
acter between these parties. The i'm
preston in the minds of the commu
nifty Is that they have gone away to-
gether. Mr.. Wise was well OIL, had a
large farm, and everything comtorta-
BILE about him. He leaves much re-
spected family, consisting of a wife
and three children. His connections
are among the most wealthy and re-
spected citizens of Stark county.
The wheat crop docs not promise as
we'll as some years, many fields Il ok
ihin and will ripen uneven. Rye
looks well, but little sown: Oats new
er promised better; Corn has been bad
ly injured on sod ground by wsrms,
much had to be replantcd. The cool
nights has kept it back. Potatoes
look well tho war with the bugs has
hardly comm snced yet. Our hay crop
will be light; clover is almost a fail
ure. Pastures are good, Ground that
was stocked with timothy last fall and
to clover this spring, bids fair to pro
duce we'll next season, if dry weather
and grasshoppers don't Interfere. B.
June 2lst. 1876; nri-G F.-st
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The Surprise of a Summer Night.


A decade of years ago, in the bonnie month
of roses, a brave and noble youth, and 4 good
and lovely maiden, were united in marriage.
Hand in hand they began, each aiming for the
same goal, and hand in hand and heart with
heart, they have pressed fearlessly onward for
ten years. They alone know how many stumb
ling blocks have been in their pathway. OF how
the petty trials of every day life have often held
them in thrall, perhaps for moment. but they
know, 100. how they have conquered and, OBJ
tanned the victory at last.
The eleventh day of the present month was
the tenth anniversary of the marriage of this
worthy couple, Mr.. and Mrs. Harlan T. Brad
ford. Upon the evening of that day, score or
more of their nei ighbors assembled at their res
idencc, in the southern part of shalersvillc.
and gave them a little surprise, not only to eel
ebratc the tenth anniversary of their bridal,
but to show them how thoroughly they are ap-
preciatcd and highly esteemed by those amidst
whom they have made their home for the past
year and half. When the first of the guests
arrived, Mrs. B.was sitting quietly at her sew
ing. little dreaming of what was to come. and
Mr. b, was out busy with nightly chores. As
one after another of the guests came in. the
surprise of host and hostess was great, and they
were forced to believe there was something
in the wind of this summer night. When all
the presents of tin. which were all neat and
appropriate. and some unique to cause
many la ,gh. Among the latter. was watch
and chain OF immense dimensions for the
bi iidegroom, and large comb for the brides
hair and ring for her. also OF the precious tin.
Everywhere the tintintabul ations of the BRIDE
groom's chain were heard the remainder of the
evening The gifts were presented and follow
ed by II few appropriate remarks by Mr.. A. NJ.
Hinman- After he closed. the presents were
accepted by ar. Bradford with kind words and
sincere thanks in behalf of himself and wife.
The evening passed pleasantly, with kindly in
terchange of thought and merry jest. At the
hour of ten all wero summoned to goOdly re-
past which was responded to by each and all.
There were many nice cakes, but the chief OBJ
ject of attention was the brides cake, which
graced the centre of the table. 1t was beauti
fully decorated with leaves and flowers. The
bridegroom was requested to cut it, but he de-
clined, as he had discovered in his "mind's eye''
irosting.
An hour after supper the company dispersed.
with many heartfelt wish that their kind hest
and his honored wife might journey on together
for many a decade, and live to celebrate their
silver, golden and diamond weddings.
God bless them and their home. May they, as
the years glide onward, more fully realize the
truition OF earthly joys and aspirations. mean
while never forgetting to clay up treasure in
heaven" May the future year hold for them
=" only good and that continually" and when
at last God calls them home. may He say unto
them, "Well done. good and faithful servants.
enter in unto thy rest.' ENBuRY.
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BRIMFIELD.

tOfFeSDONueNce
Another of our oldest citizens has
bade adieu TO earth, and gone to that
immortal home beyond. Mrs. Clara
cy Twitchell died, after brief illness.
at her residence in this place, June 9,
aged 60 years. She was born in this
State, was a member Of the Disciple
church, and a faithful follower of " hat
she deemed right.
The Portage Co. Teachers Associa-
tioi will meet at the Town Hall in
this place on Saturday, July 3lst. A
good time is anticipated -t.-r
Mr.. Ii. G. Chapman has built a Now
barn after the modern fashion, TO be
nicely painted and ornamented with a
meat cupola.
Your correspondent was was one of
the delegates to the Ohio State Con.
yention Of Universaiists, held in the
city of~Coiumbus from June 3:d to
9th. The convention was the largest
ever held III the State, it being the
semi centennial or 50th session of that
body i'll Ohio. During our soiourn in
that city we attended religious. SER
vices in the Ohio Penitentiary, Sun
day, juno 9th. Each Sabbath at u.
n., is prayer and conference meeting.
There are generally a:out 500 convicis
present at this service. A limited
period of time is allow ed for them to
play ard speak. Many of them take
IA great ipterest in this meeting: after
@Eich an opportunity is given to Wis
itors present. The Chaplain intro
duced isey. \. Wilson, of Kent, who
spoke with much feeling and earnest
ness. Others followed with many
kind words and useful thoughts. A
lady member of the party sang a
beautiful anthem, which was greatly
applauded. After prayer meeting is
the Sabbath school. Only half the
convicts who attend this school can be
present at once, on account of the size
OF the chapel. There are mot enough
teachers 10 supply the classes, and
much is depended upon visitors that
may be preseut. Many might come in
from the city If they would, as there
is great deal of good to be accom-
plished in the way of feeding these
furnishing souls through the Sabbath
school. by those who take the right
course, and that course is through
kindness-bs overcoming evil with
good. One prisoner told US that he
had been touched by the kind words
of the Warden, and that most of the
boys would stand up for him any day.
The Chaplain is very genial man
and is doing much good.
Our visit TO the prison was one of
much interest, but it is sad TO see SO
many shut out from the world. But
for the safety of society these walls
are made to serve an essential pur-
pose. D.
Brimfi-ld, June 9th, 1875.
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RAvEssA iUkfok ScHooLs.-Thei
closing exercises OF the Union
Schools took place at Reeds Opera
House on Friday evening last and
were of very interesting character.
The performances consisted of singing,
prayer, declamations, recitations, es-
saws and orations, the whole present.
ing a very attractive programme, and
the young gentlemen and ladies who
took part in the exercises acquitted
themselves in II very creditable man-
ner. The graduating class numbered
three, as follows: Miss Magnetic
Augusta Harris, Mcssrs. Charles Hen
ry Sapp and Richard Anson Long.
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CoAIsG.-zQur theater- going readers
will be pleased to learn that the Irving
Comedy Company propose paying our
town a visit next week, and 10 put
in a couple of nights at the Opera
House. The company is composed of
first class talent from number of the
city theatres, and they have received
the highest <commendationsS Of the
press and people wherever they have
appeared. We advise those of our
readers who desire to witness good
acting to go to the Opera House on
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings,
July 29th and Both, confident that they
will fully realize their desires.
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TO THE
Thinking Part Of Community

, BIackmaiIinS malice, selishness, Jealousy,
arrogance tyranny, covetousness. eNtortion
falsehood and slander. all. within the last few
years have entered suits against me to the
amount OF $4,000 " ithout the least shadow OF
Justice and have prosecuted them with all the
frey maIignance OF demons. But 1 have come
out OF them all without the smell of fire on my
garments They remind me OF the Old liiiterate
pioneer preachers division of his sermon, who
got il into his head that it necessary to use
the personaI pronoun he on all occasions. He
took for his text: 1.-The Devil is going about like
a roaring lion. seeking whom he alay dsvour.'
And brethren, shall discuss this very import
ant subject under four general heads And
firstly who the Devil he was, Secondly. Where
the Devil he was going Thrifty Who the
Devil he was after Fourtnly, what the Devil
he was roaring about"
And whilst their bloodhounds have been pay
ing on nv track / have treated twenty-five
thousand six hundred cases of disease. among
which are many of the most malignant cases OF
Cancer. Gravel and Scrofula. the most OF which
have been permanently cured, without the use
pf the knife or burning piasters, but by thorough
constitutional medicine And still there Is q
part of our would-be good citizens who have
the unmanliness to declare to persons who come
to me to be treated. that "Doctor Goucher can't
eure a Cancer. He never cured a Cancer in his
life. He hasn't cured Mr. Daniel Leach, OF
Hiram. Portage County, Ohio, aud that ne is
worse than ever" There was even a thing,
claiming to be a doctor, who went into one oil
the drug stores in Rayenna, and called Tor a
disinfectant, stating that he was treating Mr..
Leach now; that his cancer had broken out
worse than ever !.ere denounce the whole OF
these statemen.s rs base slander. and not only
base sIandef, bat bare-faeed lies of the ebiackest
kind Mr.. L1aeh asas M0rougAiy cured by Dr'
6o.e1er and relariHs perfectly rel to tie present
hour.
For this unequalcd patronage L return my
heartfelt gratitude, and say to all suffering from
sh..ort,rriug in uence Of any variety OF ChroD'
<ic Disease thatI am prepared to treat them with
success unparalleled in the history of care
Onice. Corner OF Sycamore and Cedar streets
Rayenna, Ohio. Office hours, from a. m-' uh'i
Sp- IN.
j. GOUCHEIS, Nj. ID.
Rayenna, Ohio, May 5th, 1873. sss-om.
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MANIUA.

A Temperance picnic under the
auspices OF the Sons of Temperance,
will be. held in .Atwater's grove It
Mantua Sta, July 10Th. The Divisio, s
of that Order located at the Rapids in
Hiram, at Mantua Center, and at Man
tua Sta. will unite on that day, and
invitations are extended to all other
Divisions in that vicinity, and the
public generally to meet together for
the cultivation OF the social faculties,
the interchange of views on the sub
ject Of Temperrncc, and to have a good
time generally. Hon. James Monroe
Al. G.. FROM the Boraii, district, and
Rev. A. j. T.. Behreuds ID. ID. of Cleve-
land, and other speakers viii be pres
ent and dcliYer appropriate addresses
OH the occasion. These three Divis.
ious number over 100 members. who
are devoted to the cause, and fully de-
termined 10 protect themselves and
others, from the monstrous evils re-
sulting from The usc OF Intoxicating
find employment not Il thousand miles
from the Station, for benzine abounds
in every rat hole there, and verify the
rats are numerous, and should be
trapped or frightened away.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Il. Gilbert have ju st
returned from visit to those celebra-
ted mediums, the Eddys, in Vt, whe e
they witnessed those wonderful man
ifcstations aud they fully confirm the
statements OF Prof. King iu relation to
the spirit materializations constantly
seen there. Their friends, who had
long ago, passed over TO the other
shore, returned Al d met them; fully
identifying themselves, thus giving
them positive knowledge OF a centinu-
ed existence after the change, called
death. No more do they walk by
faith, for the mystery is solved, as
snch cheering rays of light stream
back to them across the dark river
robbing death of its sting, and the
grave of its victory.
: Mr.. King will probably lecture
again at the Station about the middle
Of next month, and will then pesent
number Of most beautiful paintings,
executed in the dark in few, minutes
time, by spirit influence. Due notice
of the lecture will be given at the
proper time, and in season that all
may come and hear and see for them
selves.
PERsoSAL.-Mr, VIM. II. Bump OF
Little Rock, Ark, is spending the
summer here at the old Homestead,
with his aged grandmother, now st
years Of age. Mr.. i. spent the last
winter in Galveston, Vera Cruz, and
HAVANA, Cuba. For several years pre-
vious, he has been in business on the
Mississippi and other western rivers.
By strict attention to his business, and
a faithful and diligent performance of
the dutics assigned him, hc establish
ed a reputation for honesty and integ-
rity which won for him the respect
HaBd esteem of IL relative, who, at his
death, which occurred short time
ago, put him in possession of Il large
aud ample fortune. a streak of good
luck which Willie richly mcritcd.
May he live long, and do much COED,
G. D.. Ingell has just returned from
Hillsdale College, Mich, where he
graduated last week. lie is a good
scholar and d young man OF much
promise. VERITAs.
[ . Mamma Juno Ist !ST5
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FREE LECTURE-There will be free
lecture at the Congregational Church,
Ravenna, Monday evening June 2Sth.
by Mrs. DIR, Beardsley, lecture for
the year 1875. An are respectfully
invited to attend,
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The residence OF Mr.. David Lord
corner of Chestnut and Cedar streets,
was struck by lightning during the
storm on Thursday last, the fluid
striking near the chimney at the east
end OF the kitchen. a young lady
who was in The room was stunned by
the electricity, but no serious damage
was done
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THERE is some talk of putting up n
wind mill at the well in the south part
of the park for the purpose of pump
ing the water there:rom to supply a
public watering trough, or tank, on
the square in front of the Court House.
This is matter in which all the peo-
pie of the county who visit our town
have an interest. 1t would be a great
convenience at very small cost, and
our public authorities should take the
matter into consideration.
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AT the meeting of the Examiners on
Saturday last, there were eight appli-
cants for certificates-fve ladies and
three gentlemen. The next meeting
of the Board will be held OIL Saturday
July 10th.
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The Committee of Arrangements
for the celebration of Independence
day have adopted the following pro-
gramme:
Firemen,s 2arade, at 10 O'Clock 4.
BIirlesque Military, at II o'clock a. m.
The exercises in rhc PARK will commence at
80 p m. and consist oil the foliowing:
Music by the Ravenna Silver Cornct Band.
S.ng by Havenna SaenGerbundc.
Prayer, by scv H. Webb.
Music. by Raycnna $. &. Band.
Reading. of the Declaration of Independence,
by Bradford Howland. Esq.
Song, by Ravenna Philharmonic Society.
Grafton. by Rev. w. III. Capers,
Music, by Ravenna $. G. Band
America" in chorus led by by the Singing
Societies.
At $50 the Sack and Wheelbarrow races will
take place for prize of So each.
Grand Balloon Ascention, by Prof. Thurston
at 5 O'Clock.
The whole to conclude with fine display of
Fire works in the evening"
OFFICERS OF THE DAY
Presi!ent5-IIon.- Luther Day.
Vice Presileuts-Christian Cackler, Franklin; !;
Thomas Gorby, Randolph; Hiram GiddInys
Palmyra; o. l., Drake. Freedom; VIM. Carlton,
Shalersviilc; Harvey baldwin. Streetsboro.
MarshalO. Z. Risdon,
AS istant Marshals-E c. Swain, E. z. Will
mot.
S. II. HARRIS, HRw. HALL,
i. i. BRAINERD. +. p. HATFIELD,
B.J WELLS H. w. RIDDLE
wAszoK HOLCohB, JOHN MEHARG,
Committee OF Arrangements
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Our friend, James H. Ireine, Esq,
OF the GAINESVILLE Signal, has been
nominated by the Democrats of Mus
kingum county as their candidate for
county Auditor. The nomination is
worthily bestowed. Mr.. Irvine is a
genial gentleman, and every way.
qualified for the position for which he
has been selected.
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s][ s., ). WOODRUFF. y
Notice to Bridge Contractors.

Notice to Bridge Contractors.
NOTICE is hereby. given. that Sealed Propo-
of Portage, County. up to y o'clock noon. July
10TH 1873, for furnishing materials and construc-
ton of the following stone work, to-wit:
Atsyater.
One open bridge n. W, of Station. near resi-
dencc of Stephen W00ley.
aurora.
One Culvert, N. L. pit. of tp.. near residence Of
One Culyert, ono mile w: of center.
S. W. of center.
- Open Bridge. S. f. pit. of tp. near rts. OF
One Culvert, S. of brick school house. W. of
Abutnents for Open Bridge. S. W. pit. of tp.. u
mile S. of school house.
One Culvert ut center.
CharlestOwn.
One Open Bridge, N. of center. near res. of A.
One CuIyert, near res. of Thos. Hatfield.
Edinburgh.
One Culyert. N. of res Of Robert Bluff
near res of Wilks Featherby.
FrecdOM.
One Open Bridge. near res. of Lisbon Finch. 5.
One Open Bridge. near residence of VIM. Gard
ner. on diagonal road.
One Box Culvert. near res. of j. p. Parker. on
diagonal road.
Hiram.
One Culvert, near res. of Alvah Udall. E. of
One Cuxert. near res. Of Mr. Rene F: of esPser r.
center.
One Culvest. ,s mile n; Of center,
One Open Bridge. Maple Grove. N. E. pit. OF tp.
hantua.
One Culvert. S. W. pit. of tp.. near res. of r. O..
One Bridge, one mile S. of center.
One Culvert. N. Z. pit. oftp.. near res. OF d, W.
One Culvert. N. W. pit. of tp,. near res. of John
One Culyert, n. of res. of David N. Evans.
near res. of 7. Baldwin, n. of CEN
One Culvert near res. of T. H. Gilbert. W. of
center.
One Culyert. W. of res. Of John d. Philip. .
- near res. of John Williams, .. OF
One culvert, near res. of Watkins Davis. W. of
Randolph.
One culvert. N. of res. of Simon Perkins.
near res. of - Kings.
" S. Z. pit. of tp., near saw mill.
Ravenna.
One Culvert, n. of village. near res. of r. Root.
RootstOWn.
One Culvert, on town line. ". of Payne's Cor
One Culvert. center read, W. of Homer
One Cplvsrt, S: W. pit. of tp., near res. of Frank
aApes. s.,,.
One Culvert. near res. of E. D. Babcock.
One Open Bridge. near res. of i. kaSson.
StrccISb0rOs.
One Culvert one mile N. of center. near res. of
l.. c. Patterson.
One Culyert. near res. of NJ. NJ. Ladu. -,
"a of James Fillmore, S. w.
of center.
Sufficld.
4. Ono Open Bridge n. of Center. near res. of l..
Memmer.
Windham.
One Open Bridge. one mile L. of center.
One Culvert, \. w. of center. EeaF Jesse Ly-
mans. .
Bids will he received by the perch of 25 cubic
fnet SPECIFICATIONS of the above work will be
furnished By the Commissioners. Contracts will
be made on day of letting. July 10, 1875. Con-
tractors will be prepared to give bonds to accept
ance of Commissioners for fulfllment of con-
tracts.
Commissioners reserve the right to reject any
or all bids.
By order of Commissioners.
WM. GRINNELL, Co. Auditor
ARDITOR'S OFFICE,
Ravenna, Ohia, Dune 3. 1873. S54-iw
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SPIRITUAL MEETING.-The Spiritu-
alists will hold a meeting at the Town
House, in Charlestown, on Sunday,
July 4th, which will be addressed by
Mr.. David King, upon the subject of
the naturalization Of spirits. Other
speakers are expected to be present
and address the meeting, All are in
vited to attend whether believers in
the karmonial philosophy or not.
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Mantua, June 2lst. 1875.

DIR. PHlLo S. RUCGLEs, died sud-
denly of apoplexy at his residence in
the 18th Ward of Cleveland New
burg) on Thursday June l7th, aged
6S years. He was the father OF n. B.
Ruggles, OF the iirm OF Rusglcs 4
Baldwin, of Ibis village, and was
formerly a resident of Palmyra, this
county, whence he removed TO New
burg in 1925, where he practiced med
icine for over 40 years. His funeral
took place on Sunday last and W. 8
numerously attended by the people OF
that region by whom he was univer-
sally esteemed. t@ $500 AA
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RAINS WESTWARD.

Trains No. l, 2. and 10 on main line run
daily.
Palace Sleeping Coaches on trains No. 1. 9, 3,
and II between Cincinnati and New York
daily.
Connections ut Mansfield with Pittsburg, Fort
Wayne & Chicago Railroad; at iiavenna with
Cleveland Y PtttsbUTg Raiiroad; at Mcadvilie.
Union and Cory for Oil Regions! ut Corning
for Rochester, and points ON the New York
Central; and at Binghampton for Albany
Springfield, Worcester, Boston and New Eng
land.
Connections ut Cleveland for Toledo, Chicago
Milwaukee. Omaha, and all points in the
Northwest
Close connections mt Cincinnati with trains
for tie South apd West
No stop-oger'' allowed upon local tickets
Local passengers must purchase tickets to their
first stopping place. and may then ropurchase
from that point TO destination.
w. Ii. SHATTUC,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
CINCINNATI, ..
P.D. COOPER
General Superintendent.
3G8 CLEVELAND, o.
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The Masons of Ravenna dedicate
their new temple to day. The cere-
monies will be of an interesting char
actcr and will call many people to
fOwn
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THE Portage Co. Teachers Associa-
ton is postponed until Saturday
July 3lst. The Programme will be
published in due time. By order Elk.
Committee.
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500 RECRUITS
w WANTED.

To report on Monday, June 2Sth
1875, at the Livery Office of r. T..
Witter, on Chestnut street, 500 aen
who can and will join in the Mounted
Burlesque Parade of July Sd. ys-f<
BY order of the Committee.
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Copy of Decree

or the Court OF Common Pleas of Portage
County. Ohio, in the matter of the Trum-
bull Coal and Mining Company.
Yy1HIS cause comes for hearing upon lhe
petition and testimony. in consideration
whereof the Court find that the statements of
said petition arc true; that the required notice
has been given of the pending of said petition,
and that petitioners arc, in the opinion OF the
Court, entitled TO the relief prayed for. 1t Is
therefore ordered, adjudgcd and cecrce'i. that
the name of SAID Incorporated Company be
chan ged from The Trumbull Coal and Minin <
Company 70 the - Rich Ii ill Coal Company %
and that said Cois papy Pay the costs oil this pro-
ceedinS. 354-4w . e.--