The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-12-05
DEERFIELD.

Correspondence,
DEATHs.-On Friday the 18th ult, Decma'
daughter of Andrew and Samantha Slack of
dipthcrIa. aged six years.
On Friday 22nd, Bertha, daughter of the same
of diptheria, aged eight years. Both funerals
were held On Sabbath at Disciple Church Ser
mon by Pastor Hanselman. We sympathize
with Mr.. and Mrs. Slack in their calamity
Their remaining three children were attacked
but are out of danger. tti
On Friday 29th ult., of dropsey.at the age of
7s years. Alexander johnson; born in Scotland
At the age Of 81 he enlisted in the British army
in a cavalry regiment. called the Scotch Grays.
for 21 years. At the expiration of his service he
emigrated to this county and located in Deer
field, where he realized a goodly amount prop
crty. MI. johnson was an industrious man, of
indominatible will. a good citizen. kind friend.
and loving husband. For many years he suf-
fered severely with rheumatism till called home.
leaving the companion of his first love and a
numerous circle of friends to mourn his loss.
Funeral services were held in the Disciple
Church. Sermon by Pastor Hanselman.
NEW BRIDGEs.-The bridge across the Mahon-
ing south of town is finished; very neat and
substantial structure. The iron was manufac-
tured by the Canton Iron Bridge Company.
Stone work and iron cost about $4,000.
The abutments of the Rowe Bridge are erect
ed ready for the platform, which is to be Of
iron to replace the wooden structure taken by
the flood of September 18th.
IMPROVEMENTS The barn erected by Joseph
Diver is finished 1t is very convenient in all
its departments. In architectural design and
beauty it is unequalled in this section OF the
county.
Mr.. Adam Beranger has made Improvements
on his property east of the Center. by new sid
ing new windows. renovating it thoroughly,
adding two coats of paint-thus adding to its
beauty. durability and service.
Mr.. Jessey Slack has his mill and dam COM
plete and is ready for business. His repairs
cost him g GOD. He is having his grist mill run
under the supervision of Ely Day and MIR. Con-
over. of Alliance. both practical millcrs. His
saw mill is also complete and ready for bust
ness.
Messrs HoIles and Swartz are refitting their
mill, taking out all the old wheels and putting
in new ones; also. thoroughly renovating it,
They will be prepared to grind in Il short time.
SIcKNEss.-There are great many children
complaining with colds and levers. in this vi
cinity, but none seriously affected. The wealth
er being so changeable makes it bad for all di-
scases children are subject to. The roads are
bad. mud deep ard heavy.
ScHooLs.-Our winter term of school COM
m enced on Monday. December End, under the
supervision of Charles Newton Jr, whose SER
vices have been engaged by the School Board.
A better selection could not be made
Mott Town winter school will commence on
the 9th by Mr., Carson. We are satisfied he is
the right man in the right place and will give
satisfaction to all.
ACCIDENr.-On Saturday night at the resi-
dence of Il. McKelvy. Mrs. Mary Donaghee.
aged Is years. an inmate of the house went to
bed at O'Clock as usual, there being fire in
the room. During the night she got up and
went to the stove. Her clothes caught fire and
burned her severely. But for timely assistance
of her brother she wonld be burned to death.
Her life is ,esraired of. OMEGA.
December End, 1878.