The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-10-11
DEERFIELD.
Correspondence


Deerfield Agricultural Association is
over, without one accident to mar the
recollection of any one. 1t was a de-
cided success, in point of numbers, ex-
ceeding any of the previous fairs ever
held in this vicinity. A large number
of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs ell
tered. All of the best stock in this
vicinity and from adjoining counties
were on exhibition. There was a good
display of Agricultural implements,
consisting of grain drills, plows, har-
rows, hay rakes, spades, shovels, forks,
&C., &c.
FLORAL HAIL.-The display of
goods in this department needs no
comment. Sufficient to say, it could
not be surpassed if equalled by any
Township Fair in the state. Our at
tentiOn was attracted to fine display
of vegetables, potatoes, cabbages, tur-
nips, parsnips, carrots; also, to Seed
and Grain Department. All entries
were ample. There were 73 groceries
where refreshments were literally
dealt out, consisting of tea, coffee,
beefsteak. ham, eggs and gingerbread,
lager and strong beer, lots of forty y-rod
whisky, swings, rOulet, three card
monte and numerous other petty games
to tighten the pockets, of the simple
and uninitiated. In the we'll on the
grounds the water got too thick, caus-
ing many to seek substitutes to satisfy
thirsty, suffering humanity. There
passed through the gates seventeen
hundred teams, over 500 teams on
grounds adjoining. The number of
people is estimated at 200. The pe-
ceipts taken in at the gates and entries
of stock amounted to S297 AZ to be APP
piled on payment on said grounds.
Rev. w. Kurtz, of the NJ. E. Church,
preached his first sermon on Sabbath
morning from John 10; = verse; text,
at is Finished" taking us back four
thousand years from the crucifixion to
the fall of man in Eden, the promise
there given of Redeemer, why sacri-
fees were instituted, from the sacrifice
of Abel, to Christs' atonement and
death On Calvary. His delineations
were excellent, consise and beautiful.
Hoping he may see the work of his
Master prosper in his hands in the
building up of his Church Militant, &c.
DIED OF CANCER.-Wife of Adam
Hoffman of this place, aged 65 years.
Her remains were taken to Palmyra
for interment. Deceased was a men,
Der of the Nj. E. Church at Benton,
living consistent life and dying in
the hope of entrance into the eternal
mansions above.
We had the pleasure of attending a
praise meeting at the Disciple Church
on Sunday Eve, invitation being Civ
EN- and accepted by Nj, f. S. School.
Subject: Praise and Love; each scholar
to recite verse containing either
word. The singing was conducted by
Henry Muerman and Mr.. Crane, of
Edinburgh. The organ was presided
at by Mrs. Hiser. Meeting opened
with singing by the choir and prayer
by Pastor Hanselman. After singing,
remarks We're made by Revs.C Brown,
o. Newton and A. Dunlap. Singing
between addresses, which was well
timed. The reciting was well execut-
ed by the children. Thus passed an
other Sabbath. Benediction pro-
nounced by Rev. c. Brown All sep
Grated expressing, as of old, cit is good
for us to be here"
THE DIVER HOUSE.-Has been OPEN
ed for business again for entertaining
and catering to the wants of the trav-
cling public at moderate charges, by
Mrs. Diver & Son. Good stabling and
accommodations to all will be found
by those who favor them with call.
Oct. l, 1877. STEEL Pen.
There are some improvements going
on in Deeriield. Mr.. Leroy Kibbler
is building very nice residence south
of Town. Widow Earnst is finishing
a very neat residence on the site of her
former residence burned on the 9th of
April last. Mr.. Jessie Slack is erect.
ing a double hank barn 36 by 65, with
other attachments, which will be COM
mOdiOus forgrain and stock, and many
other improvements and repairs caus-
ed by the incursions of old Father
Time.
Our hotel is not overrun. But the
old adage says, "After storm comes a
calm"
The firm of Wann & Wilson is dis
solved. Mr.. Wann selling his Interest
to Joseph Diver. The firm will be
r.
Mr.. Gardner, of Edinburgh, is to
commence on the 9th teaching a sing
ing class of SO scholars, in the Disciple
Church. at one dollar each for Is les
sons. We can heartily recomend
Brother Gardner to be fully competent
to the task undertaken.
The wheat crop looks very promis-
ing since the rain on Wednesday last.
Peaches are about over, which will be
an easing up on glass jars and sugar.
The wife of Il worthy Divine, resid-
ing in the south east part of this town
ship, left on Monday for conference
with spiritual thoughts for the cause
of his Master flowing iir his unruffied
breast. Leaving home in blissful Sc
curity, when, 10! (allow me to make
the comparison) Dutch row. French
wedding, or Irish wake, commenced
in that once happy home. The furni-
ture was all packed, the wheat and
oats, the corn husked and shipped to
Alliance and sold; and dry goods and
groceries i'll abundance bought and
charged to said Divine's account.
What cheering picture! On his re-
turn, to enter once happy, and now
deserted home, without wife and
group of happy children to welcome a