The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-03-30
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On Saturday March 18th, occurred
the death of Mrs. Caroline Parker,
wife of Jonah Parker, after several
weeks Of painful suffering from a CAN
cerous affection. Her age was SO
years. She was the daughter of the
late &C. Van Wasner of this town
and one OF, fifteen. children, who all
lived to the age of maturity. She
leaves husband and son, and two
daughters to mourn the departure ofa
faithful wife and a fond and affection
ate mother. Her funeral was largely
attended ON Monday. Rev. 4. j. Bak-
er officiating assisted by-Rey. O. Blake
and Rev. d. J4White.J The exercises
were in charge of Mantua Division,
No 2l3, S. of T., the deceased being a
worthy member of that Div. and Or
der. ,.,fr.... fq.
Immediately after the funeral, and
in marked contrast to it large num-
Der Of our. citizens assembled at the
Disciple Church, toceiebrate the twen-
tieth anniversary of the marriage of
Elder d. J. White. After some ex-
cellent singing by the choir, Hon. o.
Blake, in a neat and appropriate
speech, presented the happy couple of
sscore of welded years, with bean.
tifnl and costly sett of china ware,
which the friends of the Elder, out
side of the church, Lad provided as
pleasant surprise, and as a testimonial
Of their respect and esteem for him.
which he had gained during his resi-
dence of four years among them.
Meanwhile long tablesSin the Town
Hall were bountifully spread with an
inviting marriage feast, to which all
werS Invited Here full and ample
iusties was done, and after ID really
enjoyable season, the company disper-
sed, with many kind wishes for the
future happiness and prosperity of
this happily married and mated pair.
The snow storm, which, commenced
on that aay, has continued with short
intervals until the present time, caus-
ing an interruption in sugar making.
The general complaint among sugar
makers, is on account of the lack Of
saccharine properties in the sap which
is obtained, being scarcely two-thirds
of the usual quantity.
Almost severe accident happened
few days ago tosour. ur.townsman,M Mr.,
VIM. Bowen, BY falling through 1
scuttle hole left open in the barn of
NJ. B. Sanford, by which he received
SO much injury that for two evenings,
he xse prey eated from tending in
susnsl seat al tiie meetings of the
Board of Trade. We are happy to
learn that he is now able to attend TO
his duties there.
The quarterly Review and Concert
of the Sabbath School came off yestsr-
day - the Onion Church. The exer-
ciseG were interspersed with short
speeches and recitations, the whole
very creditably presented under the
direction of Mr.. e. j. Moore, assisted
by Miss Ii. M. Ferris as organist. "A
beautiful solo, "Love one another" was
sung by Master frankie Moore lad
ofnine years, whose correct tune and
sweet bird-like voice, produced the
most pleasing effect upon the charmed
audience. H Y- jtl .r{ltN
The long and painful illness of Mr..
John Kelley at the Station, which was
noticed a few weeks ago, terminated
fatally last Tuesday. On Thursday his
remains were taken TO Cleveland for
interment in the Catholic cemetery.
About a week ago o young man
named Cullen, aged twenty-one years,
died near the Station, requesting q
Protestant burial and in our cemetery.
In accordance with his request the
usual exercises were held at a private
house, but his friends, being Catholics
iuterfered and claimed the body tO
dispose of according to their faith and
belief. After our sexton had prepared
grave by some hocus pocus, his
friends, who had allowed him to be.
come pauper, obtained possession o.
the body and under protest ofProtest
ant and Catholic alike, took it Il
Cleveland for burial. Opinions, be
liefs and things generally, got slight,
mixed in this case meanwhile young
Cullen now has very little interest il
the disposal of his earthly body.
March 9th, 1876. NERITAs.