The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-12-11
GARRErTsvILLE.

The constant alienation between
that it is unsafe to be abroad with
duster or overcoat but the deep mud
has SO long been among us that we
have come very much attached to it
and consider it as real blessing in
deed.
Last week the inevitable comedy
company was advertised extensively to
be among us, but, fortunately, the
company was compelled to disband be-
fore it reached us, thus saving many
pennies to those needing them, instead
of having been wasted in misplaced
confidence.
Eben Clark, dentist, has long been
confined to his bed by severe attack
of typhoid fever, which commenced
the first of October and has only re-
Gently left him. Our worthy friend
was for long time in an alarming
condition eDi his recovery was de-
SPARED of by his nearest friends. He
is now convalescing rapidly and will
soon be able to meet his many friends
in his Office again.
The Garrettsville Literary Society
of one year ago has again been revived
from it's long slumber, and is now
pleasantly located in Concert Hall. 1t
is composed oflawyers, doctors, preach
ers and school teachers. On any Sat-
urday evening there may be heard the
mutterings of political and scientific
thunder, by anyone who would be so
curious as to call.
To-day the personal property of
Birdsey Gates will be sold at public
sale by his assignee, Mr.. George Hedg-
er. Among the property to be sold is
some valuable stock. OBSERVER.
Mr.. T.. L. Davis, of Atwood, Ferris
& Ferry, has sold his one-fourth inter-
est in the grist mill at this place, to
Mr.. r. Irwin, an old and practical
| miller, who takes possession January
1st. Consideration, $3.50.
D. r. Campbell left to-day on bu-
siness trip East.
Mrs. DIR. N. J. Taylor, who has been
visiting friends and relatives in this
place for few weeks past, left to-day
for her home in Topeka, Kansas.
Our enterprising liveryman, G. F.
Truesdell. lost on Friday last one of
his best horses with collie.
| Mr.. Martin Gage, who resides about
one and one-half miles from this viii
lage, had the misfortune, on Friday
last, while assisting at the trial of the
new upright portable saw at their
place, to lose the third finger of his
right hand, near the second joint, by
having it caught between the log and
guard.
Mr.. Eben Clark, who has been con.
fined to his bed for a long time with
typhoid fever, we are glad to learn, is
on the mend, and we are in hopes to
see him again on our streets before
long.
On Wednesday evening last large
number of friends and relatives as.
sembled at the residence Of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. G. Waters, on North Street, to
celebrate the fiftieth anniversary OF
their wedding day, and spent most
enjoyable evening, and one long to be
remembered hy all present. This hap
py couple have been residents of this
village since 1866. e-9v,
| ANOTHER PIONEER GONE. = Mr.
Abial Hoskin died on Thursday last a
the residence of his son, A. p. Hoskin
on Main ST., at the advanced age of 8:
years. Mr.. III. was born in Colebrook
Litchfield Co., Conn.,, in Sept, 1897
In 1915 he was one of twelve children
five of whom are still living-whG
moved to this State with their parents
and settled in Shalersville, this county
He has been resident of this county
ever since, with the exception of 8
few years that he lived in. Trumbul
Co. In 1925 he was united in marriage
to Miss Mary Wheeler, who survives
him, and by whom six children Were
born, all of whom are living He re-
moved to this place in 1878. and ha.
lived with his son ever since. He wa:
man much respected by all his friends
and acquaintances. F.
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