The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-12-27
MANTUA.
Correspondence.

correspondence
Again has the community been vis-
tied by that stern and relentless mes
sengeE from "beyond the river"
whose imperative summons, all must
obey. A happy domestic circle has
been invaded and broken a pleasant
and cheerful home made desolate, in
the removal by death, of loving and
faithful wife, a kind and affectionate
mother, and an estimable nelghbor
and friend.
On Tuesday, December 18th, Mrs.
Miranda. Folder, the beloved wife Of
Mr. j. F. Folder, passed away, and
entered upon the enjoyment of high
er life, in that beautiful land over
''on the other shore"
The record of her earth life and la
bors numbers .55 years and 26 days.
She was born in Springfield, VT,
November 22nd, 1922, and alter few
years spent in New York State. came
to Rayenna. where her youthful days
were passed, and where she became
acquainted with Mr.. F. to whom she
was married in 1888. During all the
years of her married life, like true
and faithful wife, she followed the
fortunes of her husband, as his en-
joyment led him to change his home
to various localities, until about twen-
ty.five years ago, they became resi-
dents of Mantua, and at her death oc-
cupied pleasant home at the center,
where her last days were spent, SUR
| rounded by all the comforts that low
ing care and filial affection could pro-
vide and bestow.
She was the mother of five children,
three sons and two daughters, all of
whom have arrived to years of matur-
ity, and were present at the funeral oi
their mother on Thursday.
Mrs. F, during a residence of near
ly quarter of century among ue,
had won the respect and esteem OF
those who knew her, by her quiet and
gentle department, her steady and
seif-sacrificing devotion to her ia mily,
and her uniform Kindness towards all
Tho bereaved family have the heart
felt sympathy Of the community in
this sad hour of their first great sor
row. But their loved one is not Lost
only taken from from their sight for q
few brief years, and they will all
again be united, where griefs, aud
sorrows, and partings are unknown.
Mental culture, instruction and en-
tertainmen., are furnished by two
literary societies in our town, this
season, to all who choose to avail
themselves of the opportunities there
by afforded. The usual exercises OF
such societies are presented. aud q
good attendance ofboth old and young
are present each week.
Sub District, No. 6, (Mantua Cor.
ners) is now rejoicing in the occupan
cy OF a new school house, built the
past season. 1t is a neat and commo-
dious structure, and fitted up with all
the modern improvements for the
comfort aud convenience of the schoI-
ars. w. E. Lumley, of Rootstown,
occupies the post of honor and profit
this winter. The other schools in
town, are in charge of competent
teachers, who arc at present giving
good satisfac ton.
The Old Brick Tavern, so long
known as an ancient landmark in the
history of Mantua, has become
thing of the past. Its identity has
been obliterated by the genius and
untiring enterprise of Lewis Turner.
His constitutional love of good taste,
neatness and order is displayed in the
present ntappearance of the "Old Brick"
having added repairs, alterations and
attachments, until even Uncle Jona-
than q. Al could not recognize his
own handiwork, were he to pay a
visit to his old home. But such is
life, the old must give place to the
new, and modern taste and style, give
evidence OF the progressive spirit
which animates the restless age in
which we live. VERITAs.
Mantua, Dec. %, 1877.