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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-02-20
SUFFIELD.
Correspondence.

DIED.-Yesterday after a short but severe ILL
ness of congestion of the lungs, Mr. Philip Agne.
Of this place. breathed his last. As far as we
can at present learn MIR. Agne was IS years of
age. He was prosperous farmer, good man
His family and numerous friends will sincere
ly mourn his loss.
ARM BRoKEN.-Last Wednesday morning
Mrs. Ward, wife Of DIR. s. J. Ward, fell on the
icy steps on her way into the house and broke
her arm at the wrist. She is doing we'll.
FooT CUT.-Curtis Coburn, son of Mr. Joel
Coburn, while chopping wood few days ago.
accidently struck himself in the instep. making
a very bad wound. cutting through the tendons.
Report says it is a dangerous and tedious cut.
Curtis is very popular with the boys, who deep
ly sympathise with him in his present trouble.
THE farmers are taking advantage OF the
good roads hauling wheat to Akron. selling at
resumption prices to pay imitation debts. and
the outlook is. that some of them will fall un-
der the heavy load of John Sherman
JOHN SHANAFELr sold his farm of eighty and
one e-half acres of land to Albert Fessler; con-
sideration $500. John will sell on the farm at
vendue sale. February ~. his valuable stock of
horses. COWS. sheep, and farming implements.
JOHN SWEENEY sold his farm of forty acres to
Frank Ewell; consideration 81 GOO. and will
sell at public sale at his farm on March 18TH
his horses. cattle, corn, hopshold furniture and
all his personal property. We are sorry to loose
John as he is good neighbor. But as he is to
emigrate 10 the State of Kansas and swears that
the DEMOCRATIC PRESS must follow him to his
new home. We are sure that he will introduce
his solid Democracy to the benighted people of
that State. He has our best wishes.
NIKE BLETZER. since he left his blacksmith
shop at the center and moved to his farm South,
| has performed more solid labor to the square
y ard than any man in Suflield. He cleared owe
seven acres OF timber land, and hauled this
! winter over 2Oj cords of 4 foot wood to Moxa-
derc. besides doing an amount of work in his
shop.
J.r. SMITH has bought out his partner in the
store building and now runs the business Of
| groceries, dry goods, post Office. &c, entirely
on his own hook. and consequently more indie
pcndently. He feels though he was doing
a safe and prosperous business.
DIR. GARRISON and Brother now occupy the
store building owned by Henry Glass. They
are doing good drug and grocery business
seem to give good satisfaction The Doctor ii
getting an extensive and we believe a success.
ful practice
| SCHUMACHER. Newton & Co., turned out a
large amount of good work. such as wagons
| carriages, sleighs, besides shOeing and genera
| blacksmithing during the last year.
WE understand that Frank Schumacher an6
Jacob Fritch are about to start a hub factory
We hope they will and prosper.
WE also learn that an enterprising black
smith has rented the old stand and shop of NJ
Bletzer.
THE handsome hearse of Bolander 4 Fritcl
has been in too much practice lately for til,
general health Of the community.
Feb. Is. 1879. ROVER
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-02-20
How Shall They Know?

HOW Shall They KNOW?
If the thousands that have been cur
ed had not read of it in print they
would still be suffering with torpid
liver, inflamed kidneys, lame back,
gravel, constipation, and diseases
which flow after the above. But, hay
ing read the honest testimony of those
that were cured by taking Barosma,
Buchu, Backache, Liver and Kidney
Cure, have followed their wise exam
pie and been cured.
For sale by L. p. Seymour & Go ,
and Belding & Armstrong.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-02-20
A CIersyman Interested. n.

A Clergyman Interested,
One of the best jokes ever perpe.
trated was played upon neighboring
clergyman recently-the cure of a
throat and lung trouble by DR.. Fen
ner's Blood and Liver Remedy and
Nerve Tonic and his Colder Relief.
For sale by E. P. Brainerd q Son
and III. Waterman.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-02-20

WHY will you suffer with Dyspepsia
and liyer complaint, Constipation, and
general debility when you can get at
our store Shiloh's System Vitalizer,
which we sell on positive guarantee
to cure you. Price 10 cts. and 25 cts.
For sale by e. p. Brainerd & Son, Ra-
VIENNA, and elsewhere by all dealers,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-02-20
TO THE INFANT sON or


Glad and joyous all the day;
Full of tricks and noisy play,
Then gentle as tho air of May
Laughing. blue-eyed Charliei
Than the rosy morn more bright,
Filling all our home with light;
WinsOme boy. our darling sprite-
Laughing. blue-eyed Charliel
No precious gems that over sold
For tabled sums of yellow gold.
Can half convey how high VIC hold
Laughing. blue-eyed Charlie!
Angels guard thy downy bed;
Keep all harm from bahy's head,
When the last good night +" is said
Laughing. blue-eyed Charlie!
I. r. ASK.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-02-20

SUGAR MAKING We would call at
tention to the advertisement of a new
sap spile, invented and manufactured
by Mr.. G. S. Curtis, of this village.
This invention has been thor roughly
tested and abundant evidence can be
furnished that they are superior 10
anything in use for the purpose.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-02-20

HARPER's New Monthly Magazine
for March is very interesting and
instructive number. 1t may be OBJ
tanned at the News Depot of s. B.
Hall, in Republican Democrat build
ing.
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THE Kent Bulletin saws:

The Kent Bulletin says:
"Mr w. r. Barr has added IA feet
TO his store by taking out a petition
and throwing two rooms into one."
Enlarging rooms by taking out pc
titions is good. We opine, brother
Minich, that is not altogether "type
blunder."
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-02-20

NEHEMIAH Edison, Esq, of Cleve-
land, made US a very pleasant visit on
Monday last. Mr.. E. was pupil of
ours in our pedagogue days, over forty
years ago. He is now engaged in Sc
curing the right-Of-way for the new
railroad from Warren to Ravenna, aud
informs us the work on the road will
be commenced in the spring and push
ed forward to . speedy completion.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-02-20

NEXT Sunday Evening, February
23d, tho Pastor of the Universalist
Church will give the first of series
of four Sunday Evening Lectures on
the "Causes and Cure of Skepticism." !"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-02-20

The Universalist Aid Society will
be held at the residence of Mrs. Swain
on East Main ST., on Tuesday Eve
ming, February 25th. Refreshments
from 6 to 8. To all a cordial invita-
ton is given.
MRS. SUSIE PIrKIN, Sec'y.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-02-20

The Mahoning Valley Mutual Re.
lief Association is becoming very
popular in this locality. A large num-
Der of our best citizens are joining it,
considering it to be the best and safest
plan ofinsurance known. Those wish
ing to secure membership, can consult
their Agents for RaveHna and vicinity,
G. M. Fuller, Etna House, and II. M,
Jones, Fire Insurance Agent.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-02-20

Straight 80 per cent. off until
after the Holidays, Sheet Music in
good variety, vocal and instrumental
NAV be had at F. III. Stiles at so per
cent. discount. Don't forget the place.
f. H. STILES, Mechanics Block.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-02-20
Agents Wanted!
TO SELL THE
HLAKELAMP

The Patent Non Explosive Atmospheric
changes. It burns just the same when there is 3
tablespoonful In the Lamp ~ when there Is q
pint. You pour the oil into IT just the same as
a burner. any kind of chimney. and any kind
Of oil. and will give better light with any
kind of burner any kind of . chimney and
any kind of oil than can be given on any ether
Lamp. Made Of heavy brass and bronze, and
provided with shade ring.
Lady and Gentlemen agents wanted. If you
want Lamp, or wish TO act as agent. send for
Circulars to
ANDREW M. BLAKE,
Inventor Of the Blake Lamp.
Canton Stark Co. Ohio.
We have other iron and steel patent articles
for Agents Send for Circulars.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-02-20
Assignee's Sale!
3OS ACRES OF LAND.

THE undersigned assignee Of & the estate ps,9s es s
Sale. at the door of the Court House in Ravenna,
Ohio, on
Saturday, the 22d day Of February,
A. D. 1879. at one O'Clock p. m. 3Os acres of ex-
ira farming lands, situated on the I" Lime Ridge
Freedom, Portage County. Ohio,
ONE TRACT OF 1874 ACRES. being the old
" Isbell Farm and former Homestead of Orlin
house large and finely finished, and ali necessa-
ry barns and other out buildings, and is in a
high state of cultivation, and is u splendid farm
for grass or grain purposes.
ANOTHER TRACT OF 80 ACRES, on the op-
posite side of the road from the above. on which
ne sugar goSd ana
building. This farm. as we'll as the one above
described. has a very fine orchard.
ALSO, ANOTHER TRACT OF SO ACRES.
buildings. orchard SC This tract viii be sold
subject to the right of Homestead of the Assignor
in twenty five acres of the west end of the
tract
ALSO. ANOTHER TRACT OF &c ACRES,
lying north of and adjoining the last described
tract. has no buildings except good barn. anu
Is very fine for grass or gram.
ALSO. ONE OTHER rIECE, containing IS
acres. north of and adjoining last described
tract, and is of first rate quality for general
farming purposes.
All the above described tracts will be sold on
said day without reserve. 25S acres of said
lands are in body on the East side of said
road. and 80 acres on the West side. Each tract
will be sold separately. All of said lands are
located IN q good neishbOrhoOd, two miles from
Freedom Center and fl c miles from Ravenna. in
sight of good school, and on an excellent road
In short, it is the best chance to purchase large
or small farm for ones own use and comfort,
that has ever been offered in Portage County.
Said lands will he sold for one-third cash bal
ance payable in9 and 18 months. secured by
notes and mortgages on the property sold, notes
to be drawn interest payable annually. There
is mortgage for $3.50 on the 134 acre tract
which can run for long number of years with
interest at per cent.
J. II. NICHOLS,
Assignee of Orlin Z. Sturdevant.
p. H. BEAN, Auc'r.
Ravenna. o.. Jan Ii. 1879.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-02-20

THE largest stock of Wall Paper,
new patterns, in Portage Co., at
F. II. STILES
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EDINBURGH.

Correspondence.
Our schools. three in number. are rapidly
drawing to close. The two Center schools are
taught by Mr.. Perkins and wife, of Randolph.
After they had taken the schools they thought
it best to unite themselves into one flesh. The
west school is taught by Miss Doolittle of Mich
igan All the schools have been very we'll at
tended this winter.
Another old citizen is gone. s. Caldwell. aged
70 years. II months and Is days. Mr.. c. came to
this township about 81 OF 50 years ago, settled
in the northeast part of the township. raised q
large family of children, although some of the
children died several years ago. not death has
ever occurred under the parental roof before
All that have died had settled down in life. Mr..
Colwell was much respected as a neighbor and
citizen. He had been very feeble some months
previous to his death. CITIZEN
Feb. 18th, 1870.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-02-20

Wells Persian Perfume HACKME
TACK, is rich and fragrant try it.
Sold by E. P. Brainerd & Son, Ra-
VIENNA, and elsewhere by all dealers.
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SECOND NATIONAL BANK,
RAVENNA, OHIO.
Capital Paid In, $15o, 900

U. s, BONDS-of all kinds bought and sold,
and exchanged at current market rates.
ACCOUNTS AND DEPOSITS Of business
men and individuals received on fav orable terms
on nand for immediate delivery.
EFT RICHARDSON, Pre- sIdent.
D.. @ GOODMAN, WIN. H. BEEBE,
81 Vice President. Cashier.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-02-20

MoNDAY-The snow-hakes descended
DER wood, hill and plain;
TUEsDAY-And now we've most ex-
cellent sleighing again;
WEDNEsDAY-A continuation of the
same blessing.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-02-20
THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.
THURSDAY, FEB. go. 1879

CEKETERY GATES open from EIGHT A. n
till FIVE p. n, until further notice.
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We have received over 6,OO0 rolls
of Wall Paper, of latest designs for
Spring. +. II. STILES.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-04
Inc following IS an abstract of the annual re
port of DR. Ring, the city physician:

olxty patients have been discharged, well or
improved.
The pest house has bsen occupied so days dur
ing the year. There we're 3 cases of modified
small pox, all of which recovered
DR. Ring has caused 352 school children to be
vaccinated, and recommends 10 his report that
hyscian's cert ficate of vaccination be re-
qoired of all children entering the public
schools.
Report of Superintendent of Burials. q
The Superintendent of Barials, Mr.. james s.
Gould, reports 500 deaths the past municipal
year, and 166 died away from Portland and
were brought here for interment, making to-
tai of 765. OF the deaths The greatest number
was 165 from consumption, 63 old age, 81 brain
disease, 4S paralysis, AZ still born. 85 infantile,
80 pneumonia, 80 heart disease, 25 each cholera
infantum and unknown, 20 each accidents,
Group. 13 dropsy. 12 cancer. II each childbirth
aud convulsions, drowned. II lung diseases,
IL whooping cough 25 unknown, ard the re-
maDder fIom ali the rest of the diseases in the
calendar from one up to seven. There was one
death from bydropb0bia.
The ages of those who died are 98 under one
year, 58 under the age of five q under the age
of 10, 26 under 20, 63 under 80, 80 under 40, AL
under 30, As under 60, 81 under 60, 60 under so
36 under so, 5 under 100.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-04
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
A Substantial Republican Victory
i'm Portland.
A Good Working Majority i'm the
City Government.
GREENBACKERS GENERALLY DE.
FEATEDTHROUGHOUT THE STATE
The Home Of F0gg Repudlates His
Heresies.

Yesterday proved a splendid day to get out a
full vote and to show how it was improved we
have only to compare the total result for Mayor
with that of last year. In 1877 78 the total vote
was 5.064, giving Mr.. Butler a maj orty of "A.
This year, 1o79-S0. it was 1886, or 772 larger
than last year. and gives majority of 40 for
Mr.. Walker
The personal feeling existing between the
factions, in the two Democratic Wards, called
out many more votes than last year, and in
Ward four the excitement was intense The
spectator during the noon hour could hava i'm
agined himself in New York. Votes were
grabbed from mems hands as they were about
to drop them in the ballot box, and Mr.. A.
thur Sawyer, seeing what an excitemsns was
prevailing, secured flesh instalm ant of police
to preserve order. Mr.. Swett's party was de-
feated, however, and Mr.. Montgomery Gibson,
the popular proprietor of the Preble Housa, will
represent the Republicans in the Couucil from
that Ward, the first in many years.
In Ward there appears to be no election for
Alderman There was talk last night on the
ing on Long Island.
There was large failin ne off in the Republi-
can majority in Warl 5.
Ward 3, the residence of Mr. Senter, paid
him the handsome compliment Of the largest
Republican majority of any Ward in the city.
The outside candidates, Mesrs. Clifford and
Fox, got 46 aud Is votes respectively.
There were a great many split tickets in the
field.
The vote in detail will be found below.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-04
Yarmouth.


Mr.. Geo. E. Thoi,s, formerly druggist at the
Upper Village is sojourning in ths West. He
is at present ia Indianapolis, Ind. For the
past two years Mr.. Thoits has held the Office of
town clerk.
Mr.. Albert Seab1ry was thrown from his
sleigh Tuesday evening last while returning
from New Gloucester. One shoulder was
bruised aud the sleigh damaged slightly.
At the parish meeting of the FIRST CoDgr ga
tionalist Church held last Thursday evening,
the pastors salary was reduced from $1,000 to
$1,000, at his own request
Tue winter term of the Yarmouth High
School closes next Friday, after very pleasant
and profitable term. Much honor is due Mr..
r. Goodwin, principal, and Miss Emma r.
Sargent, assistant, for the able manner in
which 1t has been conducted.
The winter term of school 10 District No. 3,
Miss Rideout teacher, closed last Friday. Many
visitors were present at the examination, thus
showing the interest taken in the school.
The net proceeds from the cohcert given by
the band Wednesday evening we're about $40.
The sle ghing on Royals river this winter
has b en- very fine, and the horsemen have
taken advantage of it. Several rice horses
have been exhibited. some of which are very
speedy.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-04
BATH LOCALS.
MONDAY, March 3,

MONDAY, March 8,
Dunlap Commandery No s. KIT, holds a
special meeting Tuesday event z for the elec-
tiou of officers.
Eleven converts were biptizei at the Beacon
street church Sunday mornt ?, previous to
communion service and nine admitted to the
church by the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Adams.
Odd Fellows hold their last assembly at
Music Hall Tuesday hight
Miss Jennie Belle Neale reads this evening
at the fair given by the Benevolent Associs.
ton In the Congregational church at Bruns-
wics.
Mr.. George E. Percy, son of D. T. Percy,
Esq. of this city, graduates with the class Of
70 Boston School of Medicine, Wednesday
next. Mr.. Percy stands we'll up in his class we
understand.
George Fisher, ESQ.,, purchased Saturday the
Lizzie at the auction, paying $4,000.
Saturday evening telegram announced the
discharge OF j. Fl. Snow of this city, on trial at
San Francisco for completely with Capt. Pea.
body for the murder of P. H..Elwood.
Some Bath young men talk Of emigratiDg
this spring to Leadville, Col.
A special meeting of the G. A. r. is to be
held at the Lodge room.
The Swedenborgian church was we'll filed
last evening at Rev. Mr.. Hsyden's lecture. The
singing was excellent
Much interest was manifested this morning
in the reported strike by employees at the north
end yards. For some time past the Carpenters
on salary of 81 90 per day have been dissats.
fed, and there have been frequent rumors
of strike to take place place at the opening of
spring. But little credit was given this rumor
and the men had little to say on the subject
Saturday, March l, at Goss & Sawyer's yards
there was an increase made of 25 Cts per day
This morning three carpenters in Mr.. Sewall's
employ refused TO work unless they received
Sl.5O per day. This demand was not granted
and the men left. The above an increase of 25
cents per day was made to all ths carpenters
employed, the extra pay beginning March l.
With this increase the men express themselves
satisfied.
rhe Solitaire is now about three quarters
CON pleted, and the ship will be ready for
launching in about three weeks
Chapman & Flint own the finest yoke of
ship yard oxen in the State. They girt eight
and half feet; are seven years old, and weigh
800 pounds.
Chapman & Flint have their vessel (of 1900
tons) framed, and will begin planking about
April when a cargo Of hard pine arrives from
the Satilla river.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-04

MONDAY, March 3

MONDAY, March 8.
Charles Waterman, ESQ.,, who has been con-
fined to his house for the past two weeks with
erysipelas, is rapidly improving.
At the sale Of church pews Of the Baptist
Church, Ga Saturday last, the bidding was
brisk and The pews brought good price. The
membersof the congregation should be proud of
their hew house as it is noble edifce.
There is no new Warden as yet at the
Prison. Mr.. w. W. r ca's term having ex-
pred, Mr. W. G, Rice, the Deputy Warden, is
holding the position of Warden ad interim.
The Daily PRESS Can always be found at the
store OF Maj DelanO, Maine street.
In Inc county estimates made by the
Legislature, the people OF this section regard
the estimate for Know county 'as excessive.
Tne county expenses must be reduced.
The annual town meeting in this place will
be holden on the third Monday of the present
month. There will be no repudiatio1 by this
town of its railroad loan and obligations, but it
will raise the interest by taxation; yet the
people are Justly indignant at those who
forced this Indebtedness upon the town and
then resorted to tha contemplate act ofdCdgiDg
TAXATION,
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-04
CITY AFFAIRS.
Closing Monthly Meeting of the City
Council of IS7S-9.

The last regular monthly meeting of the City
Council of 1889 was held last evening.
IN BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN.
The petition of Nj. l. Smith to erect wood
en- building on Green street was referred with
power.
The petition of Alexander Milliken to erect
wooden baildng on Wey mouth street was
granted.
The petition of Thomas f. O'Niel to raise
and repair building owned by him on Com
mercial street was granted.
William H. e liot was appointed special PC
liceman without pay at Mechanics Hall in
connection with the Gospel Mission located
there.
An order authorizing the widening OF Coz
gress street from Howard and Beckett streets
to the Promenade, SIX feet on the southeast
ern side, was passed. TIE PEBBLE heirs give
the land required for the purpose.
An order was passed authorizing the laying
out of Noyes street from ST. John street at the
Saccarappa road t, the county road at the
Deering line. The land in this case is gver
without damages.
The reports of the various city officers were
received and ordered printed.
IN COMMON COUNCIL.
There was no new business transacted in this
board.
Papers from t-e upp,r b,ard received coz
current action.
Adjourned till next Thursday evening
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-04

Good-by, Colonel.
Yesterday was a fne day. Mercury 200 al
sunrise, 400 at noou wind north.
Oranges, "Florida oranges" not the Cana.
dian variety, are the dish at the Preble House
to-day.
The Rev. Mr.. Hayden entered upon the
duties of his pastorats Sunday. He will
remove his family from Gardiner to Portland
this week.
TheApcient Order of Hiberiaus will celebrate
Robert Emmet's birth day tonight with
recitations and other exercises at their hall in
Hopkins Block.
Mr. Simon A. Dyer was not defeated by
the Kangaroo coalitions in ward 5. Next year,
II he runs for alderman, be will show them
what he can do.
The Portland daily press., 1879-03-04
SprinsvaIe.

The following nominations for town officers
were made BY the Greenbaekers of Sanford
Saturday, March 1sf, at 8 p. m.:
For Modera.or-A K. L. Bsdell.
For Town CIerk-J. A. Dannett.
For S-lecmen, &c.--E. f. Lord, W. S. Little
field, Hiram P-rkins.
For Superintendent of Schools-H. G.
Cheever
For Town Asent-Porter Hobbs.
For Auditor-E Z. Goodwin.
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.
For Moderator-Asa Low.
For Town Clerk-J. A. Denuett.
For Selectmen, Bed. 81. Ross, ID. G.
Clark. Ivory q. Alleu
For Superintendent School Committee-Asa
Low.
For Town Agens-Geo Bennett.
For Auditor-Geo. @. Allen H.