The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-04-04
DEER FIELD.

DEERFIELD.
Married on Tuesday at the residence
of Rev. John Shaffer, Mr.. Marcus Re-
gal to Mrs. Anne McGown, both Of
Deerfield.
Pastor Hanselman has left for An
COLA, Indiana, intending to be absent
about three weeks. His pulpit will
be supplied by Rev. J. Shaffer till his
return.
We are glad to report Mr.. Mortimer
Days health 10 improving. We had .
visit from him to-day. He il feeling
very weak but sanguine of improved
health by the return of spring.
On Thursday Evening our Literary
Society met at their Hall, Being call.
ed to order, minutes of last meeting
were read aud accepted. Meeting
opened by the reading OF the "Critic"
by E. Murray; Defamation, by C.
Westhover; Drama, entitled Peo.
ple's Lawyers" Song. by Ed. Murray ;
Farce, entitled photograph Gallery :"
Song, by New Town Choral Glass. en-
titled "Good Night" All the forego-
ing pieces being we'll rendered and to
the satisfaction Of large and appre-
ciative audience. The Society ad-
journed to meet next Thursday even.
ing.
Mr., Martin Kibbler purchased OF
Messrs, Patterson Bros. 40 acres prime
land consideration $1,000. Posses
sion given April Let, 1873.
We are glad to report that Mr.. Har-
mon Hutson is getting better, and
hoping he may soon be able to re-
sumo his domestic and social duties.
We understand his intention is to re.
side on his farm and abandon city life,
Mr.. Hutson owns one of the best
farms and most beautiful residences
with all modern improvements in
Portage county.
John Currie, resident and shoe
maker Of this place, has taken Horace
Greeley's advice, and gone West, in-
tending to locate in Michigan. His
family will leave in . few days to
commence pioneer life in the wilds of
Michigan.
Rev. H. B. Potter, this place, has
sold his farm to Mr.. Hawkins of Ber-
lin, who intends to move thereon !;
consideration $50 per acre. Mr.. Pot
ter is going to Empire, McPherson
county, Kansas, on a beautiful tract of
land containing 800 acres, partially
improved, that was purchased by him
four years ago. 1t is with regret We
part with Mr.. Potter. The people OF
Deerfield and vicinity lose good
citizen in his removal. It will be q
gain to the resldents of Empire, his
future home.
On Saturday Mr.. Elijah Shiverly
purchased Of Mr.. Peter Gibbons his
residence; consideration $3.50. I'm
mediate possession given. Father Glib
bons intends to move to Alliance and
live with his son Jasper. Thus, friend
after friend departs.
On Thursday night, after literary,
there were several articles of value
left in the Hall, consisting of wearing
apparel, revolver, two large law books,
lantern, valued at about $25. a
young man absquatuated the
same night that resided with
George Wilcox. Mr.. William Wilson,
the principal loser has detective on
his track. We hope he may be caught
and get boarding at Hotel de Keller.
On Monday Mr.. Christian Legrain
lOsta beautiful cow, worth SIS. Cause,
of the gall.
There is great deal of sickness
among cattle in this locality this
spring.
Our election came off in this place.
The result as usual. Republican ma.
ority big:
1OS
Democratic Al
Republican majority. y.... 66
OMEGA.
Deerfield, April 1st, 1873.