The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-07-01
PALMYRA.
Correspondence.

We understand Mr.. A. T. Baldwin. of Raven
ma. is about to erect hardware store In this
place. We think this good point for hard
ware store. and that Mr.. Baldwin will undoubt-
edly have good success.
The I. 8. e. Band Is to attend the Fourth ol
July celebration at Salem, and furnish the
music for the same. Our Band is becoming
quite popular throughout this locality, and we
anticipate good run Of business for them this
fall. fs Hf -rf .sFN
The Fall term of School is 70 be superintended
by Mr.. George Wolf. OF Milton. Mr.. Wolf Is
y graduate OF Mt. Union. and is gentleman
possessing great educational qualities.
Mr.. II. H. Powell's family left last week TO,
New Straitsville. Perry county. o. Mr.. Powell
has secured position as bank boss in that 10
cality. and has been there about six week.
"Croaker'' has the following in last weeks
Rep. Dem.: "Palmyrx Republicans will me ct
Friday evening. the a5th inst. to organize a
Garfield club. Let us rally and wipe out the
reprOach of being q Democratic township.
Yes. we think you'll have to rally consider able
to succeed in holding your own. let alone Wiping
out the "reproach'' OF being q Democratic
township. The nomination OF General Hancock
for the Presidency was received with universal
satisfaction by the Democracy Of this place
We are confident that IL will lead to q grand
and glorious victory next fall.
Mr.. Wick has made quite desired improve
ment on his house. by having it painted. 1t
now presents very handsome appearance.
Mr.. ID. L. Thomas. Of youngstown. was in
town on business last week
No Base Ball Club has been organized here
yet. We think the boys should organize at
once
Sheep shearing and harvesting is the chief
occupation Of our farmers at present.
A number Of our young lads have captured
some young coons. They intend TO make quite
display at our Fall Fair.
Mr.. Joseph Davis is having his houses re-
paired In very fine style. They now look quite
handsome.
Mr.. Evan Bowen has RENTED q couple OF
houses. to be occupied by tenants. If our town
had large number Of unoccupied houses our
population would increase very fast.
The summer term Of school in the special
disti let closed on Friday. the 25th. The attend
ance has been very large and the school in
every way a success.
Palmyra will not have any 4th OF July cele-
bration this year. Our people will spend their
Fourth ut various places. some going to Nelson
Lodges, others to Ravenna. Alliance and. Salem.
Palmyra is quite lively this summer About
the only thing we are minus Of is u summer re-
sort. Could we have pleasant summer resort
Palmyra would be one OF Che livel1ese little
towns in Ohio. We have q magnificent grove.
and il it were fitted up with croquet grounds.
swings. &c, it would be quite indncement
for picnic parties to come here. Let us have
summer resort.
Services are conducted at the Welsh Baptist
Church every Sunday aftei noon, Rev. Mr.. Bas-
sett officiating.
Singing Schools are held every Tuesday eve
ming At tho Baptist Church. Mr.. David Reese
is the leader. --
We suggest that q Hancock Club be organized
here. 1t would have host Of members. What
do you sayY KENILwoRTH.
Palmyra. june 9Sth, 1850. ..-