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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-05-03
NOTICE.

IAY HOICOMB. and Mrs Jay HOlcomb his
- wife: also, A lson iiolcOmb and Mr,. lSOn
nolcomb. wife. whO reside at Granny in the
State of Connecticut. and Mrs. Reuben HOlboml,
and the heirs OF Reuben Hoicomb. decea>e |.
whose place OF residence and names are I'M
known: and Fresierick ID HOiconlb and Mrs
Fresterick ID. .IiOlcomb. his wife, who are resi-
dents of the State of Iowa: and Lorinda Hol-
co NIB and Pleuma HOlcomi. who are residents
ut Ora by in the stale of Onnectitut: ard the
heirs of ifena HOicOmb, deceased. whose names
and places ii residence are unknown: and No.
ton Case. and mrs Norton Case his wife and
Perry' a>e who reside in Simsbury, III the state
OF COnnectcu.: and HeliSsx case whose
heils of Dwight Case, deceased, whose
place of res idence and names are uni 4 n vii ami
Mrs. Dwight Case. whose place of residence is
unknown. " ill take notice that n petition w ms
filed against them on the 2Sth day of April A d
1877, in the Court OF Common Pleas within and
for the GOunty OF Portage. by I-,bui, u. Hos.
kins, and Is now pending. wherein said LabAn
X. IIo>kins demants partition OF the foiforins
real estate: Situated in the Tow nship of W ind
ham. County of Portage. ard State OF Ohio
being 4 part Of lot No ~, ,hOnndesi on the north
by lot line; on the east bv lands OF l. Bris-
tOl; ou the south by lands of b s. tiooiselIl and
on the west by lands of L: W, Earl containing
Uen acres of lantt.l ltsa1u -tsE'ts.-t;5I5l-..s9
At the september term of said Court. D
1871. the said Laban r. HOskins will apply for
premises: or II the same can not be done with
out nanifcst injury, that then sncll proceedings
may be had in the premises are authorized
bylaw. 4sai EHf 70 LABAN K. HOSKINS.
Ry THAYER Il MANSON his Att'ys
= q q A Brli %, 1Sr1.t44s 4S3.6w5G
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-05-03
An Honeat Medicine.

OF all medicines calculated to cure
affections of the throat, chest and
lungs, we know of none we can begin
to recommend 80 highly as DR.. KINGS S
NEW DISCOVERY for Consumption,
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Hoarseness, Tickling in the Throat,
Loss of Voice, &c. 1t does Positively
CURE, and that where everything else
has failed. No medicine can show
one-half so many positive and perma-
nent cures AS have already been
wrought by this wonderful remedy.
For the Asthma and bronchitis it is a
perfect specific, curing the worst cases
in the shortest time possible. We
would say by all means give it a trial.
Three doses will relieve the worst case.
TRIAL BoTTLEs FREE. Regular size,
$l,O0. For sale hy H. Waterman alsa
by +. p. Hrainerd q Son.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-05-03

Dir. DAILY of Youngstown, who
cures Piles and Fistula withouta u sur
gical operation and asks no money un-
III cured, will be at the Portage House,
Ravcsna on every Thursday between
the hours of 10 and , O'Clock, his first
visit to be Oh Thursday, May 10Th.
The mere fact that lie does not ask
one cent until patient Is cured, ought TO
satisfy every one that he can actually
cure those diseases, as otherwise, his
busiuess would be Il ruinOus failure.
lie has greatly reduced his charges
since his former visits 10 Ravenna SO
that now, the poor can afford TO be
cured. lie makes a SPECIAL study OF
chronic diseases and treats everything
that can possibly be eurad.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-05-03

Mrs. ANN ELIZA, the Nineteenth DE
Focto of Brigham Young, will deliver
her celebrated Lecture entitled my
Life in Bondage at the Opera House
on Monday evening next, May 7th, for
the benefit of the Ravens Cerpet
Band. Mrs. Young has been greeted
by large audiences wherever she has
appeared, and the press everywhere
speak in the highest praise of her lee
ture. We trust that the Opera House
will be packed on the occasion of her
lecture here and that the Band boys
may haye benefit that will show
them that our people appreciate their
services.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-05-03

Our friend, Harry III. smith. was
made unspeakably happy on Wednes-
day morning of last week by the ar
rival OF young lad, relative of his
and n member Of the tribe of Smith
who intends takiug up II permanent
residence in his family. If Mr.. Smith
should be found putting on airs it is
hoped his neighbors and friends will
overlook it, as these circumstances are
Of rare occurrence and he has occasion
10 exhibit & little haughteur over the
visit OF his distinguished relative.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-05-03

TAE Court of Common Pleas will
commence lis session next Monday.
THE fishing season is fully inaugur-
ated and many of the boys are in
dulging i'm the scaly business.
Our young musical friend, Henry
Sperra, has been spending a few days
during the past week visiting his re-
Iativcs and friends in Ravenna.
+ The District Court for this county
commences lis session to-day, with
Jud ges Woodbury., Sherman and Lau-
bic on the bench.
LET it be recorded that Monday wa $
a very cold and disagreeable day, and
made one think that the winter of our
discomfort had not taken leave of us
yet.
WE had a very pleasant call on
Thursday last from Mr.. James Lacey
formerly citizen of this county, but
for over thirty yea rs past resident Of
Kentucky.
Z RED ribbons douit seem to be as num-
erouS OH the streets as they were
short time ago. 1t is hoped none of
those who have sworn Off are going
back on their good resolutions.
THERE were twenty eight applicants
for certificates as teachers before the
Board OF Examiners on Saturday last.
The next meeting of the Board will be
held on Saturday, May Goth.
DoN 7 fail to attend the exhibition
of the junior Glass of the R.venna
High School 10 be given in the new
hail of the school building to- morrow,
tFriday,) evening,
THERE was large attendance at the
lecture OF President McColister at the
UGiversalist Church last Sunday eve
ming, and all were highly entertained
and pleased with the lecture.
SEVERAL persons report that in dig
ging in the ground this spring they
have brought up numerous potato
bugs and that the little pests are as
lively as crickets. II is hoped they
will make themselves scarce before the
pot ,tos prouts put i'll an appearance.
MEssns SEYMOUR & FAIRCHILD, our
furniture dealers, have
run out au elegant new delivery wae-
on for the accomno odation of their
business. 1t is The work of Mr. o. S.
BuzzeIl, and is !, credit to his taste and
8 Kill.
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Colonel Sullivan D. Harris, widely
kuown throughout Ohio as an agri-
cultural editor, writer and lecturer,
died very suddenly at his residence in
Hudson at about 5 o'clock last Thurs
day morning, OF heart disease, in the
sixty sixth year of his age. In 1916
while residing in Warren, he enlisted
for service III The Mexican War and
served throughout that struggle with
credit, attaining the position of Adju-
tant in the regiment to which he was
attached. lie was for some time as
sociated with the Ohio Cultivator, as
editor, and for about twelve years he
had the editorial charge of the Ohio
Farmer, at Cleveland. He was also
prominent correspondent of Moorcs
Rural New Yorker, and other jour-
nails, and was an earnest and effective
worker and helper in every depart
ment of the farming interest. He was
an intelligent and genial gentleman,
and his death will be mourned by
wide circle of friends and acquaint-
ances. His funeral took place from
the family residence in Hudson at
one o'clock on Saturday and was large
ly attended by his neighbors and
friends. The members of the Darrow
Street Grange of the Patrons of Hns-
bandry, of which order deceased was
a member, attended as 3 body, and
the burial was conducted with the
solemn and appropriate ceremonies of
the order.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-05-03
Mothers can secure health for their

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 as pleasant to take as
honey. For Wind-C9l;G, Sour Stom.
ach, Worms or Constipation, for 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, Stiff Joints
Burns, Scalds, Poisonous Bites, and all
flesh, bone and muscle ailments, can
% absolutely cured by the Centaur
Liniments. What the White Lini-
p'ent is for the human family, the
Yellow Linimeat is for spawned,
CALLED, and lame horses aud animals,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-05-03

BOLD RoBBERY.-On Friday eve.
ming last betweensix and seven O'Clock
the harness shop Of Mr.. E. P. Chap
man, few doors east of Opera House
Block, was broken open and aboutS40
in money and quantity of notes
which were deposited In desk were
stolen. The entrance to the room was
effected by prying open the door in
the rear of the building while Mr..
Chapman was at his supper, and though
the robbery was discovered very soon
after it was committed, no arrest has
yet been made of any person charged
with its commission.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-05-03
MANTUA.
Correspondence.

spoHutHCc.
The Murphy pledge of total absti-
nence from Intoxicating drinks was
presented to our citizens, for sigma.
lures, on Wednesday evening last,
prefaced by able and convincing rea-
sons for doing SO, in the interesting
remarks of Prof. Peck, and Rev. Mr..
Steadman, of Garrettsville. Owing to
the short notice of the meeting, but
few persons were present, yet thirty
names were obtained to the pledge.
being more than two thirds of the
number present. On Sunday, Rev.
Mr.. Rhodes presented the subject to
his congregation, and fify-five more
names were added. +iiet A2il
Another meeting will be held on
Tuesday evening. when some of the
redeemed" from Garrettsville will be
present, and give their views on liqnor
drinking and its effects, from an ex-
perimental standpoint. i-2tl
On Wednesday evening, May 9th,
that able and devoted worker i'm the
temperance field, Miss Annie M. Ed
wards, of Cleveland, will address, the
people at Mantua Center, on the SUBJ
ject which Just now seems to engross
the attention OF the surrounding towns
and cities. While claiming to be go
ber and industrious community, we
have near at hand several of those
gateways that lead down to death, and
several there be who go in thereat. TO
save them, and also our youth, from
the destruction which awaits the fire.
quenters of those places, every effort
should be made, and persisted in, until
the liquor seller is obliged to abondon
the traffic and engage in some honest
and reputable employment a. vigor
Gus and united effort could accom-
plish so desirable result. and jit is
hoped that even they, who put the
bottle to their neighbors lips, may yet
join and help swell the mighty tide,
which is now sweeping with such ac-
force over our entire
country. -1eais !-tt'3n
The Concert on Saturday evening at
the Disciple Church, by f. F. Plum
and his class, was grand success,
though somewhat dampened by the
rain. Frank is live teacher Of vocal
music, and deserves great credit, and
many stamps, for his earnest effort in
hat direction. @ ac715 9VERITAs.o
Mantua, April 30, 1877. lns5,fah
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-05-03
New Advertis' It's.

treating footsteps through the open
doors, and came upon q. great New
foundland dog, curled up on a mat
outside, discussing the big sausage.
'We called out the old couple and
pointed to the solution OF our gkostly
experience.
'They showed no surprise, and ad-
mitted that old Pompey could open
every latch in the house.
Maybe its his step ws hear around
of pights,' said the old woman 1 al
ways said he was knowing brute,
and would get under Lover when it
rains, if he could. And you know,
James, she continued, that it was
mostly on wet nights we heard the
spirits a tramping through the great
house,
That was explanation enough for
me Mary Ann. l was quite willing to
lose the bologna for the sake OF it.
more particularly as Dode and Dick
were so happy, and Eellen Belmont
looked as it she could bite a nail in
two.
Itold Oode afterward that / believ-
ed she just pretended to be scared land
ran straight into the arms of Dick on
purpose. You can ask her about it,
for she's your mother now. DOrinda
was her right name, and your fathers
name is Richard Hartly, Esq, attor-
ney-at-law; but we used to call him
Dick in those days.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-05-03

Il. X. SMITH, of the well known
firm of Smith Bros, is now i'm New
York laying in n stock of Spring and
Summer goods for that enterprlsing
and popular house. In a few days
they will be in receipt of their new
stock, which they design to have the
most complete aud attractive ever Of
fered TO the people of this county, and
TO which they invite the attention of
all those desiring TO purchase goods.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-05-03
The Reason Why.

The great reason why the "Crystal
Diamond Spectacles" have attained
ouch 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 aud dis.
tippt vision. Every pair 10 warranted.
WAIT, DEWEY Il co. are the only
Agents in Portage County, They ais
90 have full line Of Fine Watches at
lowest prieea. ilG
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-05-03

WORK has already been commenced
on the brick building of the Ravenna
Manufacturing Company, for the pur.
pose of converting it into an Oatmeal
Mill, which is expected to be in run
ming order In the course of two or
three months. The gentlemen en-.
gagged ia shis enterprise ere ii. u.
Seymour, f, II. & j. b. King, OF this
village, and WIN. IIeston, of Akron.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-05-03
NOTICE..

NOTICE..
THE STATE OF OHIo,l In the Count of Common
Portage County, IS Pleas.
John T. Adams, Plaintiff, }
vs.. . -, .'
George I. Moore, Defcndant>
George L. Moore. whose residence is in Penn
sylvania, will take notice that john y. Adams
did. on the 25d day of March. A. D 1877, fit his
petition i'll the Court Of Common Pleas within
and for the county of Portage, in the State of
Ohio, against the s.iIi George T. Moore defeu-
dant. saLtiHs forth 'ths following, ip substance.
to wit: hat on the 18th day OF pril, 1876 the
said defendant was in Possession of u certain
ON the 18th day oil April. d 1876; that PLAIN
TIFF gave said sum OF money to defendant for
said buggy: that afterwards said buggy prov
ed to be stolen property. and the ptaintin re-
stored the same to the real and legal owner
thereof; that there Is rOY due plaintiff from
defendant. Tor money paid for said stolen prop
erty, the sum OF Sal 70. for which he pruys
Judgment with interest thereon at six per cent
from April Iith. 1sIa. Said petition alleges that
said deie idant has not paid said sum plain
Marrh. 1877, plaintiff duly caused an at
tachment to issue against the defendant 20 the
Sheriff OF Portage County. Ohio, by virtue
whereof said sheriff ON the .6th day of March
A. d 1871 duly attached the following lescrib-
ell real estate: known the 20 iii middle OF
lot No 49,. Paris Township, Hut ,st 4 'ounty.
Ohio. rounded ON the east and south ny the
owne'l Iy William lin and " Alison % Davis '"'"S
Aaid defendant is required to answer to said
petition ma or betore The third Saturday after
the 18th day of June, A d. 1877, at which time
nr Us SOON thereafter As said Court cah reach
! the above case. Judgment Will lie taken and al
order to sell said lard JOHN l. ADAMS.
BY c. II NEWTON. Atty.
Ravenna, o, April %. 1877. 4o3 dw
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-05-03

TIE switch engine of the Chicago,
Danville and Vincennes Railroad, run
ming out of Chicago, on Monday eve-
Mug, jumped the track from some un-
known cause, aud was overturned, by
which five persons were killed, and
two others seriously injured.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-05-03

THE tidal wave of returning pros
perity has struck the extensive dry
goods and carpet house of Chester,
Morgan g. Arend, of Buffalo, N. V,
causing them to make an assignment
for the benefit of creditors. Liabili-
ties, $3.50, 900, with assets at $500, 900.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-05-03

THERE was fine turn out at the
Odd Fellows Celebration at Cuyahoga
Falls OIL Thursday last. The process
sion numbered about 400 members of
the Order, the Lodges of Akron, Kent,
Ravenna and Cuyahoga Falls being
pretty fully represented. Our Raven
ma boys represent the affair as 4 very
pleasant one.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-05-03

AT Nashua, n. H., on the 3Oth ult., +,
james Whiteley, six years old, in d
quarrel with his playmate, Lewis Shat
tuck, was stabbed by the latter, proba-
bly, fatally, three times. These youth
ful murders are becoming alarmingly
frequent these days.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-05-03

DEcEMDER's as pleasant as May
surely, unless the balance of the mouth
OF showers and flowers shall be an i'm
provement upon its starting. Tuesday
was exceedingly stormy and disagree
able, the wind blowing cold from the
norti, and the snow fakes filling the
air throughout the day. It is hoped
we shall soou have spell of that
.-ctheriai miidness."
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-05-03
A "pearl of Great Price,

Di sight is literally a pearl of great
price. The celebrated ''Crystal Dia-
mond Spcctacles" have proved @ bless
ing to many thousands, who by their
use have had falling sight restored
WAIT, DEWEY Il CO. are the only
Agents. They also have the genuine
Pebbles, which are warranted to last
8 lifetime. 446
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-05-03

CHEAP TRAyEL.-Excursio tOkan
sas and Texas are running daily via
the Atlantic s. Great Western Rail-
road, and the rates for the round trip
from the various stations on that road
are placed at such very low ratios as to
preseut great inducements to those
who desire to visit the West or South.
Tickets may be obtained at the Raven
na Station as follows:
To st. Louis and return. ..... % 90
To Kansas City or Atchison. :. Is 25
To Kansas City and return 81 80
Rates to other points in Texas COR
respondingly low. Tickets going
good for three days to st. Louis aud
five days TO Kansas City from date of
sale. Return coupons good for thirty
days.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-05-03
For Sale

A. Public Ancticn, at noon. Tuesday, May S,
! Dung Horses. one Light Top Buggy with pole
ahd thills one set Double Harness. nearly new
one Allowing Machine. and other articles. A lsp
the half Interest in two nam bletonian Colts,
whose dam paced mile in a3S.
On all sums OF IS and over credit of 'frem
four To six months will be given.
JULIAN HARMON, Guardian.
Rasenna, May /, 1871. <sa4ws
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-05-03
TRAINS WESTWARD.

Trains No. and - On main line run daily.
Palace Sleeping Coaches on trains No. and
I2 between Cincinnati and Newly ork daily.
Hotel Coach on trains No. and 12. between
Mansfield and New York. daily
Connections at Mansfield with PittsburE. Fort
Wayne x Chicago. Railroad for Chicago. Mill
waukee. Omaha and a'l points IN the North
west; at Rayenna with Cleveland * Pitt>burG
Railroad; at Mcadvilie. Union and CORY for
Niagara Falls
Close connections at Cincinnati with trains
for the South and West.
No " stop-over'' allowed upon local tickets.
Local passengers mnst purchase tickets to .beir
irst stopping place, and may then repurchs.se
from that point to destination.
w. Il. SHATTUC,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
CINCINNATI. D.
Y. COOPER
General Superintendent.
SIS CLEvELAsD. o.
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Personal.

WAIT, DEWEY & 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 re firing. 46
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-05-03

MAY PARTY.-A May party is to be
given at the Shalersville Exchange. on
Friday Evening, May 25th. The music
will be furnished by Skinner Il Farr's
full band. Bill 81. All are invited.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-05-03

REV. Andrew Wilson will make
Ravenna his permanent place of resi-
dence about July l, and take charge OF
the Universalist congregation at that
place. His connection with Buchtle
College AS financial secretary will soon
cease.-[K Kent Bulletin.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-05-03

The wedding of Mr.. T. Mccormick
and Miss Annie Hurley took place at
the Church of the Immaculate Con-
ception. on Thursday last at 8 A. NJ,
the services being performed by the
Rev. Father Bowles, after the beauti
full and Impressive ceremony Of the
Catholic Church. The tasteful and ell
egant costume of the bride elected
admiration. The fine appearance of
the groom was alse remarked upon.
A number of young ladies attired in
white dresses, trimmed with knots of
blue ribbon, and wearing blue sashes,
gave pretty appearance 10 the scene
The church was filled to overlooking
with the friends of the bride and
groom. The young couple have our
earnest congratulations.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-05-03

ABOUT noon on Friday last sparks
from the chimney of the residence Of
Mr.. Charles Beckley, on North Wal
nut street lgnited the shingles OH the
roof in several places. The alarm of
fire was sounded, which brought out
the fire department aud crowd of
citizens but the bucket trigade put out
the fire before the engines reached the
scene. But slight damage was done.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-05-03
Building Notice!

0OTICEiS hereby given that n School House
IN is to be built in Paris Township. Portage
County, Ohio. the same to be completed by Sep
tep.ber LIST. 1871 The Clerk of said Township
+ n. Saturday. Stay 10Th. 1877, for materials
and labor necessary for building the aid school
house Plan aud specifications IN bs seen nj
Shaw's Grocery at the Ienter Of said Township.
and reference is also given to the school liousa
ut the Center. D..
The Building Committee reserve the right to
accept any or reject all bids. lty asifi.l -
r GRIFFITH. T'ptlerk.
Paris, O.. April 81. 1877. 45s-3w lf
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The Youngstown Murder Case

In Pamphlet Form for Is Cents. An accu
rate account Of The murder of Elizabeth GrOnI-
bacher. ard of the trial aud execution at Gha's
IL sterling A,idress, LOCK Box No 14f3.
YoUNGkrOwS, OHIO. 453-tf
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10000 Blu. Of Oats

Wanted at the Atlantic Mills, for which the
highest market price vs. i'll lie paid -ei
har9i4tH KING BROTHERS Il CO..
Ravenna, May ], 1877. 453-3w
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THE New York Gold Exchange is
defunct, and its business is transferred
to the n. Y. Stock Exchange.
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CALL EARLY
w. f. STEIN.

Raverua April 9, 1917.
Mr. All Negatives hand july first VIII
he Jsstrayed A the rooms will be Discontinued
fR Photographic purpo poses,