The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-08-29
DEERr1ELD.
Correspondence

On Saturday morning at I O'Clock an excur.
sion train left Alliance for Columbus. arriving
in Columbus at II O'Clock o.. m. and returning
at p. m, allowing the cxcursionists five hours
to visit City Hall, State House and Penitenti.
ary. There were party OF ten from Deerfeld
and six hundred from Alliance. On arriving
at Columbus there was three full trains con.
tanning about four thousand passengers. Fare
for round trip from Alliance. $s.s5.
BIRrH.-On Thursday. Sarah. wife of Ed
mond Day. of = daughter.
DIHD.-On Thursday, May. daughter of Jane
A. and Christian Legrain. aged months.
On Thursday last MIR. Albert woodward and
son went TO Warren. Juvenile purchased re-
volvsr. After returning home he was expert
menting with it, when it exploded. the ball 60
ing through the neshy part of his leg and leav-
ing him minus one finger. He is doing as well
as could be expected. Experience teaches.
We are glad to announce the recovery Of Mr..
Harman Hatson. who is able to be out again,
but compelled TO Use crutckes.
DKERFIELD AGRICULTURAL SOcIKTY.-On Sat.
urday evening last there was an agricultural
meeting In Town Hall. making arrangements
for holding their .3rd Annual Fair ON their
Grounds, Saturday. September 29th. 1875 The
Society will spare no expense to make this the
most attractive and successful Of any Fair since
its organization.
On Sabbath morning we had the pleasure Of
hearing Rev. Almon J. Langhlin. oi Indiana.
preach In the d sciple Church. His text was
saken from Jude. As an orator he is clear. lu-
cid and explicit, . very ready and fluent speak
err. In the evening his brother Edwin preached.
His text was from John 14th chap: 14th verse.
His subject he treated in an able and eloquent
manner. Both gentlemen were born in Deer6eld.
are sons of Mr.. Lyman Laughlin. formerly OF
NNt-
and friends alter an absence of ten years.
MIR. James Forsythe has gone to Pennsylva-
mia to rusticate. intending to he absent four
weeks,
The old covered bridge erected IS years ago
by A. H. Wilcox. located one mile and half
south of Deerfleld Center, is to be removed ami
. more costly structure of iron to take its place
The span will be 1sl feet long by IA feet wide.
The abutmcnts will be raised four feet higher
than the old ones and will contain $50 perch OF
stone. The new bridge when complete will
cost &4OJ.
On Friday rs the hands were taking the roof
Of the covered bridge down, q scantling 6x4 and
10 feet long slipped. striking Mr.. Gillingham OF
the head and fracturing his skull. His life was
despared of, being insensible for short time
but timely aid by a good ply sician has render
ed his recovery certain. At latest accounts he
was doing well.
We are sorry to report that the health of our
old friend, Charles Dunlap has failed. He is in
very weak and prostrated condition. only
waiting for the angels to watt his spirit to the
summer land.
Last week about ten couple left here to enjoy
the sights and rusticate at Nelson Lodges. They
enjoyed their trip being worth the trouble
and expense. feeling satisfied. Speaking high
ly of Mr.. Bancroft and lady. as keeping first
class hotel. and know how to cater to the wants
Of those who favor them with visits.
Our Narrow Gauge has started again, intend
ing to make regular trips from Alliance to
Braceville. twice daily. connecting with the
Atlantic and Great Western and Cleveland and
Mah0niug Railroad north, and at Alliance with
all trains east. west, north and south. Report
says the road is under the supervision Of good
Oficers-having been supplied with new rolling
stock. passenger. baggage and freight cars.
giving the road an appearance Of business. We
repeat again, if this road could be opened north
to Phalanx to intersect with the the Youngs.
town Railroad, and south to ONEIDA, thence to
1t would be one of the best paying
roads in this section OF country, running as it
would through o section containing minerals,
. ,al and best building stone in the State-bc-
sides its local trade would be large in passen-
gers and freight. ONEGA.
DEIRFIELD, August ~, LIS.