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.
We have received over 5000 rolls
of Wall Paper, of latest designs for
Spring. +. Il. STILES.
LENT will begin on the 26th inst.
NEXT Saturday will be the annayer-
sary of Washington's birthday.
ATTENTION is called to the adyer-
tisement of the Blake Lamp in anoth-
er column.
WE are rejoiced to learn that the
present cold weather is to be followed
by An early Spring.
EGGs continue to command high
price in the market. 1t is about time
for the hens to resume.
BUFFALO BILLS dramatic troupe per-
form at Marcband's Opera House, in
Alliance, tonight.
BE on hand for the Oyster Supper
of the ladies of the Disciple Church
Saturday evening.
W. P. HAzEN, Esq, of Marion, was
in town on Tuseday morning, but his
stay was brief.
WILL take your measure and guar
antee a perfect fit from my new line
of Spring Suitings for $50. Pants to
order from S5 upwards. P. FLATH.
SMITH BROTHERS are receiving a large
stock of new carpets of very elegant
patterns, which they tell rs are cheap
er than ever known before.
THERE will be a wedding out among
the CANNES before the first Monday of
April if the present Legislature don't
repeal the dog-tax law.
On March LIST 1 will open an entire
new line of Ready. made Spring Cloth
ing. for which l have already placed
my order. +. FLATH.
A SOCIAL party is to be held this
evening at the Opera House, for which
Humphreys Orchestra furnishes the
music.
WM. l.. GOLDMAN, insurance agent,
who represents ten good, substantial
companies, has his Office in the editor
ial room of the DEMOCRATIC PRESS.
Mr.. T. L. PARSONS has purchased the
stock of groceries of Will Horr, in
Phenix Block and will conduct the
business at the old stand.
Mr.. r. L. PHELPS has traded his
property on Babcock street with Mr..
Albert Underwood for his house and
lot on Cleveland Avenue.
ABOUT the only evidence Of the re-
vival of business in this region is the
fact that skunk skins are worth from
81 Is to 50 90.
ALLIANCE is to have q new bank
with . capital of $4,000, the certifi-
cate of incorporation for which has
already been issued.
UNDER the new law in this State
women can become Notaries Public.
Now, ladies, live up to your privi'
leges.
PRoF. HoRsFoRD's Bread Prepara'
ton, the popular Baking Powder OF
New England, is being introduced in
this vicinity. We advise all our lady
friends to give it trial.
The Spring elections take place In 8
little more than a month from this
time, and it is about time for the people
70 be looking around for suitable men
to take care of their affairs.
The ladies of the Disciple AID So
ciety will serve oysters in the lever
apartments of the church on Prospect
street on Saturday evening next, Feb
ruary 22d. All are invited.
The sweet melodious psalm-singel
of the Portage County Republican il
very savage on our young poet and
threatens bis annihilation, but givei
place to his effusion as the most inter
esting item in his enterprising journ'
al. allie samee.
P. FLATH is now in receipt Of {
complete line of the newest designs il
Spring Chevoits, Cassimeres and othel
novelties adapted for Spring Suits
costing from $50 upwards. Lool
them over before placing your order
elsewhere. A perfect fit and good
workmanship guaranteed.
On Sunday night villainous tramp
entered the residence Of Mr.. g. III
Bean, in the northwest part of Roots
town, during the absence of the fami
ly, and after satisfying his hunger will
pie and cake, proceeded to ransacl
the bureau drawers, scattering things
about in rather promfscuous manner
He carried away from two to thre'
dollars in money, the savings of Mr.
Beans little children.
The Mahoning Valley Mutual Re
lief Association is becoming yer.
popular in this locality. A large mum
Der of our best citizens are joining il
considering it to be the best and safes