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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09
It Has Stood the Test.

Ifyou doubt the wonderful success
of SHILoH's CONSUMPTION CURE, give
it trial then if you are not perfectly
satisfied, return the bottle and we will
refund the price paid. 1t has estab-
lished the fact that Consumption can
be cured, while for Coughs. Hoarse-
ness, Asthma, Whooping Cough, and
all Lung or Throat troubles, there is
nothing like 1t for quick and posi-
tive cure, and it seldom fails. 10 cents.
50 cents, and 81 90 per bottle. Ifyour
Lungs are sore, or Chest or Back lame
use SHlLoH's Porous PLAsrEe, Price
% cents. Sold by E. p. Brainerd &
Son, Itavenna, and elsewhere by all
dealers.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09

Mr.. M. J. Belts, of New Milford
showed US, on Tuesday, specimen of
bugs that are going tor potatoes at a
lively rate in that region, and appear
to be even worse than any thing that
has heretofore attacked that esculent
These bugs are of darkish brown
color, from an inch to all inch and q
half in length, with six legs, the for
ward claws somewhat resembling
those OF the crawfish, though much
smaller. They do not attack the po-
tato vine but go for the tubers n; once,
and make sad hayoc with them, some
Of those brought to our table being
nearly a third eaten up.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09
.MANTUA.


Again are We called upon to record
the departure of an aged pioneer
Mr.. Hiram Washburn, after an earth
life of fourscOre years, passed away
on Thursday, Aug. End. Mr.. Wash
burn was born in Saratoga Co., N. Y.
in 1876, where he married, and after
wards emigrated to Auburn, Geauga
Co. in 1884, where he resided until
1858, when he purchased the farm in
Mantua on which the late Judge Elias
Harmon lived and died, and where
Mr.. w. spent the remainder of his
lite. lie was twice married, and leaves
an aged companion, with whom he has
travelled the journey OF life for fifty
two years. or seven children born to
them, four are left, and now are living
in this town. No grandchildren ever
cheered this aged couple with their
innocent prattle and childish glee, and
the doom OF extinction to this branch
of the FIRMLY tree seems to be almost
certain. Though of Il quiet and gentle
disposition, Mr.. w. had, by q life of
honesty and integrity, merited and
received the respect and esteem OF
those who knew him, aud his memory
will long be cherished as kind pa
rent, q good neighbOr, and an estima.
BILE citizen. The funeral services we "
held Saturday at the Center, Rev. u j.
White officiating, large cOncOurse OF
friends and neighbOrs being present.
On Sunday, Aug. 9th, the Spiritual
lists held their annual meeting at Man
tua Station in beautiful grove near
the river, on the old Atwater farm.
The day was pleasant and comfortable,
and at an carly hour q large crowd had
assembled from this and the adjoining
towns, many coming 20 to 80 miles,
all eager to learn of the progress and
development of this new disPen satiCn,
or Philosophy of Life. After intro
ductory remarks by -. M. King, DR..
a. Unaerhili, of Akron, Mrs. Brow. {,
Of Charlesiown, and a. +. French, o.,
Civde, o., each made brief speeches
i'm the forenoon. The principal speak
er i'm the afternoon was A. IL French,
whose very able and Interesting dis
course on the Conflicts of Life was
listened to with marked attention by
an Intelligent audience, apparently ca
patle Of thinking for themselves. The
increasing interest in these yearly
gatherings fully demonstrates the fact
that AN eiiete and wOrn-Out Theology
iaiis TO satisfy the spiritual nature of
large numbers of our citizens, whose
inquiries in reference to a future lif0
can only be answered by rational
and enlightened Spiritual Philosophy.
A two days meeting was announced
to be held on the fret Saturday and
Sunday i'm September next, at or near
the same place.
The condition of neighbor Blake
remains unimproyed; though some
slight signs of amendment have been
perceived during the past week, yet
scarcely enough to Justify the few faint
hopes of his recovery OF his many and
&xiOus fl lends. VERITAs.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09
ATWATER.

Correspondence.
We are waiting and hoping for rain.
The ground il very dry and dusty.
sence of rain makes some Of the mead
ows look rather brown. The wheat
and oats have yielded better than was
expected; and they have been harvest
ed in good condition. The threshing
machines are out doing their part of
the labor in saving the crops. Some
of the farmers have enlarged their
barns and u few have built new ones.
Charles Brady has built large bank
barn. The carpenter work was done
by Adam Conrad. Two brick houses
will be built this summer.
The number Of buggies sold here
compares fav0rably with those sold at
this time of the season last year.
Flour sells at two dollars per sack,
and large tomatoes at two cents apiece.
Beefsteak is selling ut twelve cents a
pound. These prices will soon he
lower.
Our trustees are having the inside OF
the Town Hall fixed up very nicely.
They are having it plastered with a
AAlueuoA6x1, wAAOO OO0Vs w ACA ~
is done it will look much prettier than
it ever has looked. This work is done
by Mr.. COuts OF Alliance and Mr..
Berger, Of Atwater. When they get
done the woodwork inside is to have
two coats of paint put OIL in Noah
Beans best style.
A Musical Convention commenced
last evening in the NJ. T.. Church al
the Station, under the direction of s.
II. BlakesIee, of Oberlin. Ida Beving-
ton Blakeslee, u graduate Of the Gin
cinnati College of Music, is the pianist
Two or three sessions u day till Fri
day evening, when q concert will bs
given admission to concert 25 cents
III. Wilson Hillyer got his arm
caught between two cars which M
was coupling, yesterday afternoon. II
is thought no bones were broken. ans
If nothing unusual occurs he will sOOl
be out again.
Mr.. John Myers has recovered from
his long sick Ness, and Is out attending
to business. Some Of his neighbOr
thought at one time there would b'
one less Democratic vote next fall thar
heretofore, but now it seems the full
complement is kept. w.
August 7th, 1877.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09
MANTUA STATION.
C5TrespOn lencs.

| SoTTS"po"
We learn that Miss Georgia A. Farr,
whose term of service in the schoo,
here will soon terminate, has been en-
gagged as teacher in the Newton Falls
school, and will leave for her new field
Of labor early in Sept. Miss Farr, we
believe. has given excellent satisfac.
ton as a teacher of the young and we
predict for her a like measure of sue
in her more extended sphere of action
In illustration of the various kinds
of business interests represented al
this point, we may mention that M.
A. Gilbreath from the Sth OF March to
the 9th of June has bought of the
farmers of this section 2O9S calves, for
| which he has paid out the sum Of S.
332 ::,2 or fraction over 81 per head.
IL. Van Allen has moved again
for the-well we won't attempt to say
what number of times-and is now
occupying neat room over Burnett's
grocery. With a new chair and new
clerk, Clark ought to be able to wait
on everybody, that is in the way of
his trade.
Martin Fardy, section hand on the
A. e q. w. Ry., with John King, was
killed last night at the gravel pit just
east of here. 1t is supposed that the
unfortunate man was either walking
or lying down on the track, probably
the latter, as no one on the freight GO
ing east about midnight, and which
was undoubtedly the one running over
him, seems to have seen him. News
of the accident was brought to the Sta
ton by a westward bound train, and
party went out to gather up the re-
point. The body above the hips was
frightfully mutilated, being literally
cut to pieces, the head torn of and
jammed between the rails, the lower
extremities deposited in a cattle guard,
and various fragments in different
places for some distance below the
scene of the accident. A man by the
name of Leek who was with Fardy
when last seen, slept in field of A.
N. Farr near the railroad track. Both
men were at the Station during the
evening and had probably INDUCED in
some pOtatioDs.
The spiritualist meeting in Atwater
Grove, was well attended, the wealth.
er being all that could be desired. Mr..
A. B. French of Clyde, o., was the
principal speaker and though we were
not fortunate enough to be present,
have heard the effort spoken of on all
hands as worthy of the speakers form
er high reputation. If we are correct
ly informed, we think Mr.. French
must occupy place considerably
above that Of some who are believers
in the faith which he processes. Re-
marks wero also made by MessrsKing
and Cobb and Mrs. Brown. Eugene
Nash and his wife sung selections
from the Moody and Sankev collec-
ton, himself presiding at the organ,
and for the performance we hear moth
ing but VOL DIS of praise
Aug. 9th. 1877. MoURNER.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09

LEG BRoKEN.-On Monday, July
Both, while the son OF Mr.. Stephen
iooyer, of Randolph, was riding a
horse to drive a fat COW for his faith
er's butchery, in turning suddenly, the
horse fell with the boy underneath
him, fracturing one of the lads legs
near the ancle. The fracture was re-
duced by DR.. Price, and the lad is do
ing as well as could be expected.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09

a FINE Lawn party was given at
footstown Center on Wednesday
night at which the Rayenna Independ-
ent Band furnished some very choice
music, ana added greatly to the inter-
est of the occasion. A lady cores
pondent from that town says =
Though not a religious festival their
selections of some of the Moody and
Sankey songs were much enjoyed, as
they are considered always sweet.
Success to the boys"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09

ARE all men born free and endowed
with an inalienable right to liH, liber'
ty and the pursuit of happiness? We
liceman has the power to act as judge,
jury and executioner and to adjudge
them vagrants and order forty of them
at one fell swoop to leave our sacred
precincts.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09

Mothers can secure health for their
children and rest for themselves BY
the use of Castoria, a perfect substi-
tute for Castor Oil. 1t is absolutely
harmless, and is az pleasant to take as
honey. For Wind Collie, Sour Stom-
ach, Worms or Constipation, Tor young
or old, there is nothing in existence
like it. 1t is certain, it is speedy, it is
cheap.
Caked Breasts, Rheumatism, Sci
atica, Swellings, Sprains, Still Joints
Burns, Scalds, Poisonous Bites, and all
flesh, bone and muscle ailments, can
e absolutely cured by the Cemtaur
Liniments. What the White Lini.
p'ent is for the human family, the
Yellow LinimeHt is for spawned,
CALLED. and lame horsas and animals.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09
DIR. sHILOH'S SYSTEM VITAL

DIR. SHILOH'S SYSTEM VITAL
IZER is no doubt the most successful
cure for Dyspepsia and Liver Com
plant we have ever known, otherwise
we could not guarantee it. In cases
of Consumption, where General De:
bility, Loss of Appetite and Constips-
ton exist, it will restore aud regulate
the system while SHlLOH'S CURE
allays the inflammation and heals the
lungs. Price IS cents. Sold by f. F.
Brainerd & Son, Ravenna, and elsc-
where by all dealers.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09
The Reason Why.

The great reason why the "Crystal
Diamond Speciacles" have attained
such a reputation is the perfection of
their manufacture. Every lens is
perfectly ground and fitted, SO that
the core comes directly in front of the
eye, thereby ensuring clear and dis
tinct vision. Every pair is warranted.
WAIT, DEWEY 4 co. are the only
Agents in Portage County. They al
so have full line of Fine Watches at
lowest prices. 446
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09
DIR. Kings New Discovery.


For the speedy cure of Consumption
and all diseases that lead to it, such as
stubborn Conghs, neglected Colds,
Bronchitis, Asthma, pain in the side
and chest, dry hacking cough. tickling
in the threat, Hoaraeness, Sore Throat
and all chronic or lingering diseases
Of the throat and lungs, DIR. King q
New Discovery has no equal and has
established for itself world wide
reputation. A great many of our
leading physicians recommend and
use it in their practice. The formula
from which it is prepared is highly
recommended by all medical journals.
The clergy and the press have compli-
mented it in the most glowing terms.
Go to your Druggist and get trial
bottle free of cost or q regular size for
S1.OO. For sale by IL. Waterman !;
also by f. p. Brainerd s. Son.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09
EDINBURG
ANOTHER OLD CITIZEN GONE.

ANOTHER OLD CITIZEN GONE.
Chauncey Cleverly has gone from
among us. He was one of the oldest
settlers in the south part of this town
ship. In April, 1887, with q young
wife, he came onto the land then GOV.
cred with heavy timber, but by hard
labor the forest gave way and soon
became farm OF beauty and blossoms
But on the morning of July 9th,
death came and removed him from i,
and his family and neighbor.. Mr.
Cleverly was aged 60 years last May.
He was a man much respected in the
township. Last Monday the remains
were followed to the grave by large
circle of relatives, the Grange Col
which he was member) also came in
as second mourners. performing the
rites of the Order at the grave, first
encircling the grave and receiving the
corps and relatives, closing the circle
behind them. The Master then per-
formed his part o. the burial service.
The procession to the grave was a large
one, numbering over ninety carriages.
Farmers are now cutting and getting
in the Oat crop. 1t is very good one
the best for many years; but the corn
and potato crops are most seriously
affected by this severe droutb. Pas
lures are burning up, cows are failing
of their milk, grasshOppers are numer-
GUS, cutting off the oats and taking
what little grass is left by the drouth.
Things are now combining to put long
faces on the farmers. The only thing
now to cheer him Ia his good crop of
wheat and hay. These were secured
in excellent order.
Mrs. VIM. Wilsey was stung by
bees q few days ago, which has most
seriously affected her, and ut last re-
port she was no better
Mr.. E. e. Myers oldest son, while
raking hay with tramp rake q few
days ago, slipped and was caught by
it and 90 severely hurt that he is now
to the house.
The Union School house will soen
be standing on the wall and will be q
fine structure. Work on the frame Of
the Grange hall will also soon COM
mence. These buildings will be an
ornament 10 our Center. CITIZEN.
August 9th, 1877.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09

The following are few of the par
ties cured of piles by DR. Daily of
Youngstown, who may be seen at the
Portage House, Ravenna, on every
Thursday forenoon. The Doctor al
ways gives his patients plenty of time
to see that they are thoroughly cured,
before asking them to pay.
To those wishing to be cured and
having no money. we say come on and
be cured and we will give you plenty
of time to make the money after yOu
ara cNrpI
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09

DIED.-In Ravenna. Aug. lst, ot
dropsy, Mrs. Lavina s., wife of j.. f.
sharp, and daughter OF Lansing and
Caroline Kellogg, in the 3Sth year o;
her age.
She was born in Charlestown, POr-
tsge Co, o., February 7th 1910, and
was one OF a family of 8 children. 6
daughters and : sons, all of whom
reached maturity. and of whom, with
their father. still survive. She was
married Nov. 1lth 1856. aud became
the mother of 4 children, one, a daugh-
ter. died in infancy. Three sons re-
main. Nearly all her married life was
spent inIsavenna, where she was wide
ly known and highly esteemed. An
atlectionate wife, a loving mother, n
kind sister and a faithful friend, she
lived to do good, and her memory is
blessed.
She was sick some eight weeks, but
until shortly before her death hopes Of
her recovery were entertained. But
when told that she must soon say fare
well to earth, she seemed calm aud
resigned. She desired to live for the
sake OF her family, but she was pre-
pared to say in triumphant faith. sNot
my will but thine be DONE" Of the
Universalist Church she was worthy
member, and in the faith of a vlctori.
Gus Christ she departed for her high
er home.
Her funeral was attended at her
husbands residence, on Friday after
noon, by very large concourse of
people. Religious services were con-
Quoted by Reu. A. Wilson.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09

Us. SMITH will now close out his
so cent Black Grenadine at 3Octs a
yard; 65ct. Black Grenadine at 40cts
a yard; S5ct. Black Grenadine at 5Octs.
a yard
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09

|
Hot days but cool nights.
THE big strike is about over.
THE trains are again running at q
lively rate.
THERE is considerable sickness in
this locality.
Battery A. Boys are in camp atTwin
Lakes.
WHEN trade is dull stop advertising
and srumble.
THIS Murphyites held an out. door
meeting in the Park at five clock
Sunday evening.
THE Quaker Oat Meal Mill is nearly
finished. 1t is expected to have it rum
ming the fore part OF pext week.
THERE have been squalIy times at
the Eina House since the strike.
Which his name it is Lyman William,
and his weight ten pounds,
WE see by numerous of our eX-
changes that w. w, Patton and +. l..
S;offer, of Kent, are the champion
croquet play ers of the State. 'Tis a
big thing. Let it be recorded.
THE strike is substantially ended :,
the harvest is about psss and big
crops secured, and now where is that
revival. of business.
Do those men who approve of Judge
Vests idea of dividing the profits
with employees practice what they
preach? II not, why not?
A Basket Society of the ladies of
Grace Church will meet at the resi-
dence of T.. S. Comstock, Sr., on Fri
day afternoon of this week. Gentle.
men arc invited to lea.
THE excursion to Putin Bay for
the benefit OF the Ravenna Cornet
Band takes place to-day. We hope
the party will he large one and that
AL who participate may have Il joyous
time.
KITE-FLYING is the popular pastime
among Young Americas hcreabouts
these days. Some of the boys send
them up as high as Gilderoy's ever
went.
THE work on the new residence of
Andrew Poe on North Chestnut street
is progressing rapidly. When COM
pleted it will be among the most eie-
giant buildings in town.
WARREN has new institution called
the Oak Grove Driving Association,
the initial meeting of which takes
place OH Friday and Saturday of this
week, August 10th and llth. We are
under Obligations to the politcness of
l.. F. Hunter, Secretary of the Asso-
citation for "comp" to the grounds.
THE new Argus Hose Company
male an excellent display and good
time In their drill OH Friday evening.
In one minute and half from the tap
of the bell they were out of their
quarters, coupled onto the steamer and
had q stream of water through the
nozzle.
We are told there are between sixty
and seventy cases OF dysentery III the
south part of town. mostly in the re-
yion of the old canal bed. 1t is thought
the maleria and stencil arising from |
the abandoned canal are the causes of
4 large amount of i'll health. Steps
should be taken to abate the nuisance
at once.
THE Independent Band have in re-
hearsal the music of the Opera of the
Bohemian Girl, arranged by Prof.
and are making creditable
progress in performing it. One of the
fine evenings in the not distant future
our people may expect to have a rich
treat in listening 10 its production.
THERE was prospect for a fight be-
tween couple of rural roosters on
Some loud talk occurred
between them, and they started for
some point out of town to settle their
but officer Whitlock fol-
lowed them off and the affair was
nipped In the bud, and let us have
peace.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09
A "PearI of Great Price. .

A "Pearl of Great Price,"
An invention which repairs the loss
of sight is literally pearl of great
price. The celebrated "Crystal Dfa-
mond Spectaclcs" haye proved u bless
ing to many thousands, who by their
use have had falling sight restored
WAIT, DEWEY e co. are the only
Agents. They also have the genuine
Pebbles, which are warranted to last
lifetime. -446
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09
Personal.

WAIT, DEWEY u co. have sold
out their Akron Store. Mr.. Dewey
will hereafter be found in charge of
the Manufacturing Department of the
firm, Mr.. Ten Eyck retiring. GA
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09
Shirts!

We think We can show the best .OC
Shirt to be found. Made of the best
muslin, with three ply linen bosom.
Dom fail to see them.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09

Grove MEETING.-There was mis-
take as TO the time of holding the
meeting in the grove of o. Stevens,
Esq, in Palmyra. The meeting is to
take place on next Sunday, the 18th
inst. instead OF the Sth. All are invi.
ted.
The Methodists of Alliance, to the
number of about two car loads, had a
grand picnic in Chapmah's grove at
New Milford Oh Tuesday.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09

The poetical favor entitled" "Toil On"
will appear as soon as we are entrusted
with the name of the author-a con.
dition precedent.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09

THE steady increase of J. S. Smith 8
Tea trade is the best of evidence that
the people appreciate his efforts to fur
nish good Tea at a low price.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09

WILL be open this week at J. S
Smiths, White Shetland Shswls in
choice patterns.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09
CaSSiniereS.

a good stock of new Cassimeres
just received, and selling at old prices.
notwithstanding the advance in wool
Heavy all wool Cashmere at 75cts per
yard. n. CONVERSE & Co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09

WILL be open this week, a large
line of Ladies', Misses and Chrildren's
Bibbs, Collars, Cuffs and Ruchings at
]. s. SMITHS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09
Closing Ont Sale.

Closing Out Sale.
Our entire stock Of Summer Dress
Goods aud White Goods will be closed
out at and below cost. Now is the
time TO save money.
st n. CONVERSE & Co. =
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09

ANOTHER lot of those . BnttOnK ids
At 65cts per pair now open at
j. S, SMITHS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09

j. S. SMITH is Offering his entire
stock of Summer Silks at very low
prices to close them out,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09

The Celebrated Cooley Cork Corset
is now on sale aud is meeting with
great success at ]. S. SMITHS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-08-09

THERE isn't any question but that j,
S. Smith is selling the best scot Tea
sold in Ravenna. Try it once.