The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-06-28
b1ANTUA STATION.

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Co,respon ience
We are informed that Mrs. Sizer
recently wove so yards of carpet in
one week besides doing her house
work. This is all example of practi-
cal industry worthy to be followed.
A. III. Taylor, of Vienna, o. was in
town on Friday and showed us some
wool from his flock of yearling sheep,
which measured eleven inches in
length and the feeces weighed from &
TO 113s4 lbs.
A very handsome awning graces the
front of o. Z. Hayes establishment
N, u, Moore and VIM. Ii. Bowen
being firm believers in the preserva-
tive qualities of paint, besides being
men of taste, with some regard fOr
appearance, have treated their fences
in front to a new coat. Each man in
our community seems disposed not to
allow his ncigbors TO outdo him in the
matter of Improvement.
We had the pleasure of meeting Mr..
and Mrs. Curg. Thompson, of Raven
ma, at Hiram Commencement. Also
on the same occasion, VIM. A. Bab-
cock, OF Bcechcr and Babcock, Cleve.
land. Geo. A. Robertson, on the staff
of Cleveland Leader, and number OF
others who are either officers or high
privates i'll the great army of efficient
| workers.
We are under obligations to Mr..
VIM. Ward of the Ravenna and Sta
tion hack line for accommodations
and favors of somewhat pleasing ma
ture. May his line be extended in
terminably, and his spirit of accom-
modation secure extensive patronage.
A disagreement between our Italian
friend Santora and Mr.. Dalrymple
on Thursday, in the place of business
of the former resulted in the severe
cutting in the left arm of Dalrymple
with knife in the hands of Santora.
Mrs. SantOra came to the rescue of
her PROSTATE lord, adding to the en-
tanglement, but seems to have escap-
ed unharmed. When there are so
many conflicting statements with re-
gard to details of the affair we prefer
to confine ourself to simple state
ment of the occurrence. Our consta-
bic Opportunely appeared upon the
scene, finally disarmed the female bel
ligerent, and promptly put a stop to
further proceedings.
Mr.. f. NJ. Dodge has been for few
days stopping in our place at the
home of his brother-in-law, DR.. J. NJ.
Crafts. 80 r-s-
Mantha Station news ought to be
well worked up, as we see by the
PRESS that no less than three CORES.
pondents strive for the honor of rep
resenting our growing village. So
mote it be.
A call on Thursday last, at the home
of Clinton Young, E-q., of Hiram con-
vinced Us of at least three things, viz
That Mr.. Young believes in, and prac-
tees the old-tlme hospitality that his
estlmable lady has lost none of her
amiability and rare social qualities in
assuming the duties of wife and moth
Grand that the chubby, smiling pledge
of affection who fills their home and
their hearts, is capable of making hap
py even more difficult subjects than
they.
Last night a bountilul shower came
with its reviyifying baptism and
promise. 1t not only rained but it
poured. THIS and the rain OF Thurs
day last were by far the most copious
of any we have had this season.
A marked Improvement is being
made in the highway on the Cuyaho-
ga flats east of here, a stretch of road
much travelled, and for a long time
notably in a bad condition.
We wish to say to Mr.. Geo. Tuttlc,
OF Ravenna township, that if opportu
nifty ever offers we shall take great
pleasure in 'hiveing' him, and that ex-
ira precautions will be observed in Or
der to prevent the possibility of his
'swarming' again.
The commencement ball at the
Corners Thursday night barely called
out one couple. A poor return for
the trouble and outlay, but pleasure
seekers as well as others have not as
yet struck the vein of better times
that was just ahead of the Presidential
election. Though money be less
plenty than during the war, may we
not hope that better times will come
with stable standard Of values, less
display and ostentation, and more
moral and social worth.
We have never known season
when straw berries were so plen tilul
and yet this delectable dish is just as
luscious and appetizing as when first
tasted in the years gone by. Though
almost exclusively a pleasure of the
sense, Is it not one we recall with ex-
ceeding qualification unless, s,perchance,
we have at some time INDUCED too
freelyf Thus it is we are given to
understand that moderation should
enter into the partaking of all the
good things of this life, for they arc
only good unless modified by that
condition. MouRNEE.