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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12

Ravenna, as all cities of its size, has,
or is supposed to have, a fire depart
ment. But it is more in the minds OF
the citizens that otherwise. The peo-
pie should at once look to the cOndi-
ton the fire department is now in.
There must be a change soon, or there
will only be left the machinery neces-
sary for putting out any fire that might
occur in the town-engines, hose carts
and hook and ladder trucks-but no
firemen to use these very useful ma
chimes. That is the present condition
of Ravenna's fire department.. She is
virtually without one, in SO far as fire.
men are necessary; and should a fire
Of any magnitude break out there are
no, reasons why it could not destroy
the city. Ifit should be saved it would
have to be done by the citizens. for, at
present, there are not enough firemen
to stand guard around the steamer if q
fiue should break or gravel get into the
machinery; as has happened.
There may be some who are unac-
quainted with these facts, but a little
inquiry will convince anyone that
they are nevertheless facts.
Now this can be changed, and It
should be the duty of all interested to
see that something be done to reo.gan-
ize or revive the now mere skeleton of
aitire department.. Perhaps the town
Council can do that which would put
the fire department in good working
order, by making it some object for one
TO join one of the companies. If so, it
will he as good move as they have
made in some time if not longer. 1t
is necessary that the ranks of the sew
eral companies be filled up, so that in
case of fire there will he those whose
bell is answered. 1t needs men who
understand their duty, what to do and
how to do it. A member of u hose
company should at least know how to
couple and uncOuple section of hose
right, and with as little time as posi-.
BILE. Each man should know his place
whether he be in the engine house or
at the scene of fire, and practice and
drill only will do this. Every fireman
cannot be Chief, even if his lungs are
good. This, if understood and obeyed
would add much to the appearance of
the several companies.
The roll call of the several compa-
nies is small, the number of names
answered to still smaller. Phoenix No.
l, taken for example, has twenty-five
names on its roll, seven of these are as
good as non members. as their papers
are now due about five others are as
good as none, leaving thirteen who
answer to roll call. This company is
entitled by charter to forty members,
Every one of the forty are NJ led in
case of fire, and the company should
be full at all times of good, active and
reliable men. As to the other compa-
mics, their ranks should be filed with
the same. X.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12
Stop That Cough.

II you are suffering with Cough,
Cold, Asthma, Bronchitis, Hay Fever,
Consumption, loss of voice, tickling
in the throat, or any affection of the
Throat or Lungs, use De. KINGS New
Discovery for Consumption This is
the great remedy that is causing so
much excitement by its wonderful
cures, curing thousands of hopeless
cases. Oyer one million bottles Of DR..
KING's NEW DISCOVERY have been
used within the last year, and have
given perfect satisfaction in every in
stance We can unhesitatingly say
that this is the only sure cure for
throat and lung affections, and can
cheerfully recommend it to all. Call
and get trial bottle for 10 cents or q
regular size for Sl.OO.
EP. BRAINERT. s. SoN, Ravenna.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12

Giles L'Hommedieu, one of the old
est merchants of Cuyahoga Falls and
widely known in this section, died
suddenly at his residence in that viii
lage, of heart disease, on the night of
Tuesday, the 3rd inst. He had attend
ed to business as usual on Tuesday,
and retired for the night in customary
health. The next morning he was
found dead in bed. The deceased had
been in active business at the Falls for
nearly forty years, and served one term
as county commissioner. He was
about "a years OF agc, and highly es-
teemed as a most worthy citizen.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12
A Rich Entertainment.

Helen Potter's Pleiades are booked
for an entertainment at the Opera
House on Friday night, May Goth, and
the bare announcement ought to be
sufficient to insure a full house. Miss
Potter is the queen of American Elo-
cutionists. and her wonderful powers
of mimicry enable her to correctly per-
senate many of the notable characters
of the country. Besides these elocu-
tionary exercises the program en-
braces many other interesting features
From the numerous commendatOry
notices of the troupe we select the fol-
lowing from the New York Times:
The opening entertainment of the
available space in the Hall was Occu-
pied, and many were turned away, un-
able to gain standing room, half hour
before the time advertised to commence
had arrived. The programme was
most excellent in every respect. Miss
Potter, as formerly was simply perfect,
and her representations la Sara Bern
hardt and J. B. Cough, were received
with great applause. The Eichberg
quartette are q fine group of musicians
and their portion Of the program was
well given. The solo playing of the
Misses Shattuc and Chandler was as
fine as anything we have ever heard !;
their entertainment deserves much
praise. The singing of Miss Harriet
Earnest was good, and taken as u
whole, it was one of the finest enter
tainments ever given in this city.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12

Being in Cleveland last Friday on
business we dropped into the Prospect
House, corner of Prospect aud Ontario
streets, where we found our former
townsman, Col. r. A. Gillette, at the
helm and apparently doing a prosper
GUS business. The COlOnel's long ex-
perience and well known reputation
as landlord gives the guests of the
Prospect the assurance that their wants
will be well supplied.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12

The Trustees of Ravenna desire that
parties having friends buried in Maple
Grove Cemetery should see to it that
the monuments and headstOnes which
mark the last ting places of their
loved ones be Strengthened up and kept
in proper condition. The Trustees
have engaged a man to look after the
condition of the Cemetery, and are de-
termined to spare no necessary pains
or expense to render it a credit to our
town.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12

Constipation invariably follows Liv-
er Complaint; but it is easily overcome
by the timely use of BAXTER's MAN
DRAKE BITrERs. Dyspepsia also read
lily yields to this potent remedy,
Gaps made in the flesh by cuts,
speedily disappear without leaving a
scar, when HENRY & JOHNsON's AR.
MICA AND OIL LINIMENT is used.
DOWNS ELIXIR will cure all lung
diseases. The best medicine known
for wh0Oping cough.
Sold by g. p. Reed, Druggist.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12
Hortlcul,ural society.

The May meeting of this Society
will be held on Wednesday. the 18th
inst, at the residence Of N. s. Olin, in
Streetsboro'. Essays will be presented
by Mansfield Milton, of Youngstown,
aud Geo. j. Streetor, of Garrettsville.
A full attendance is requested.
ANDREW WILSON. Sec'y.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12
United starcs Map Free,

All persons sending their address on
a postal card to General Passenger
Agent, G. B. & @. r. r., Chicago, ILL.,.
will receive free Of all charge, an elegant
folder and complete COUNTY MAP OF
THE UNITED STATES. We advise
readers to send in their applications at
once, and secure a valuable document.
1t is the most complete map now out.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12

See q woman on horseback in anoth-
er column, riding near Spears Vine
yards, with a bunch of grapes from
which Speer's Pogt Grape Wine is
made, that is so highly esteemed by
the medical profession for the use OF
invalids, weakly persons and the aged.
Sold by II. Scbneck. 6l2-y.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12

ARM BROKEN.-On Tuesday, Cora,
ten year old daughter of Mr.. Hiram
DeEdds, was struck on the right arm
by the crank Of the draw we'll, while
revolving rapidly, breaking both bones
between the elbow and wrist. DIR. A.
M. Sherman reduced the fracture, and
the little sufferer is doing well, but will
be compelled to carry her arm in a
slim for some time to come.-[Kent
Bulletin.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12
Vine Culture and Wine Making

Mr.. Alfred Speer, of Passaic, N. j.,
so long and favorably known as the
wine man of New Jersey, expects a
Larger yield of grapes this year than
usual, and has reduced the price of his
four year old Port SO as to bring it
within the reach of the poorer families
who need a pure and rich wine for
medicinal purposes. Mr.. Speer's mode
of fermenting and keeping his wine
differs from the usual methods. This
is the reason why it is SO much superb
or in quality; but it requires four years
management and change of tempera-
ture in order to make such n perfect
fine wine as this is; the knowledge OF
changing to various temperatures at
different times, and ut the right time,
is where he has the advantage of get.
ting so rich a wine without the use OF
liquor. Large quantities Of Speer's
Port Grape Wine has been ordered TO
South America, and even to London
aud Paris. Physicians recommend it
as superior to most European wines.
1t is dealt in largely hy druggists
daily Express.
For sale by M. Schneck.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12

Tickets now on hand at e. & P.
Depot for over 1000 principal Western
points, which will be sold as low as
any competing line. Trains making
quick time and close connections.
w. ID. ARMsTRGNG,
Ticket Age mt. e.. u +. K. r.
Ravenns, Ohio.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12
LOOK THIS WAY!
FRANK AND RENO!

THESE POPULAR PERCHERONS will be
Il found during the season at Fttus Hen S
barn. one mile west Of Randolph. on Mondays
and Tuesdays; Wednesdays and Thursday $, at
the bartlett House in Deerfeld; Friday at the
stable of the subscriber. two miles south and
three -fourths of a mile east OF Ravenna; and
on Saturdays at the stable of R. b. Witter, In
RavennA
sired by John Omstut's imported Percheron
stallion (nOw owned by Christ. Stiner in Wayne
and stood At '$25. Frank weighs. in good flesh.
loOO lbs; Reno. over 1000 lbs. They are both
dapple greys. and are years old The dam of
Frank. . bay mare weighing 1900 lbs. was sired
by Ke entucky Spiendor (troIting record 2:4O)
sho Is now owned by John stiner of Wayne
county. For terms, see posters.
s. CRAIG, Proprietor.
RootstOwn. O., May 6tk. 1881. II
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12
shiloh's Consumption Cure.

This is beyond question the most
sucressful Cough Medicine we have
ever sold, lew doses invariably cure
the worst cases of Cough, Group and
Bronchitis, while its wonderful sue
cess in The cure of Consumption is
without a parallel in the history OF
medicine. Since its first discovery 1T
has been sold on q guarantee, a test
which no other medicine can stand.
III you have a cough we earnestly ask
you to try it. Price 10 cts, 90 cts. and
81. IL your Lungs are sore, Chest or
Back lame, use ShIloh's Porous Piaste.
Sold by Z. z. BRAINERD & SoN.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12

We.learn from good authority that a
large number of quarrymen and labor
ers can find steady employment and
good pay in McDermott & Berea Stone
Co.'S quarries ut Berea, o., twelve miles
west of Cleveland. 662-4*
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12

THE Cleveland Plain Dealer made
its appearance on Monday last in quar-
to form. presenting neat appearance.
This old Democratic organ is ably con-
Quoted and deserves a literal support
from the friends of the cause which it
has so long and faithfully championed.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12
SHILOH's CATARRH REMEU

SHILOH'S CATARRH REMEDY
A marvellous cure for Catarrb, Diph.
iberia, Canker mouth, and Head Ache.
With each bottle there is an ingenious
nasal Injector for the more successful
treatment of these complaints with
out extra charge. Sold by E. P.
Brainerd s. Son.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12
What Ladies Most Desire.

81 would give almost anything II
nv skin was clear and beautiful"
This is the heartfelt desire of every
lady in the land. They despise the
Iiar,id 's whitewash" and other trashy
compounds so extensively used, for
thew know that their application will
eventually ruin the complexion alto
pether. Ladies, leave such ridiculous
cosmetics severely alone, and preserve
the skin clear and lovely by using
Dupree's Oil of Beauty for the COM
pIexion, which drives away every un-
slightly blemish, creating that most
bewitching personal attraction, fault
IessIy transparent skin. Sold by l..
p. P.Seymour, and Druggists everywhere
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12
Eclectric OIL Among tho Base
BallistS.

EclectftC OIL Among the Base
BalltstS.
Joseph Durrinberger, Broadway.
says he had the misfortune to severely
sprain his ankle, combining. him to his
His brother Jesse, of the E. Side B.
b. grounds" who always uses it in
such cases, induced him to try it, and
he says that the application of the Ec-
lectric Oil half dozen times enabled
him to walk around, and before he had
used One-half the bottle he was quite
cured.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12
EXCFuciatt0g.

We were suffering the
most excruciating pain from inflam-
matory rheumatism. One application
of DIR. Thomas Eclectric Oil afforded
almost instant relief, and two fifty
cent bottles effected permanent cure.
q. e. COMsTOCK,
Caledonia, Ainn.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12
Bucklen's Arnica Salve,

The BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, ChiIblains, Corns and all kinds
o! skin eruptions. This Salve is guar
apteed to give perfect satisfaction in
every case or money refunded. Price
% cents per box. For sale by E. p.
Brainerd q Son, Ravenna.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12
Household Words.

James Pearson, % Sixth Street, Buff
falo, says: 1 have used your Spring
Blossom for myself and family, and
think it invaluable as household
remedy, for regulating the bowels,
liver and kidneys. shall never be
without 1t. Prices: SO cents, and trial
bottles 10 cents.
For sale by l.. p. SEYMOUR.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12
SECOND NATIONAL BANK,
RAVENNA, OHIO.
Capital Paid Up,$15o, 900
In United States Bonds.

u. 8 BOZ - of all kinds bought and sold,
and exchanged at current market rates
COUPON FOUR PEN CT. BONDS
On hand Ior immediate delivery.
il. t. X -CHARDSON, HreS {
D. C GOBLIN An, WIZ. H. BEEBE,
5n Vice President. Cashler'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12

Geo. B ost, Clinton Street, Buffalo,
says: Your Spring Blossom is first
class remedy for sick headache and
stomach arrangements, and also acts
we'll on the kidneys. Price so cents,
trial bottles 10 cents.
For sale by L. P. Seymour.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12
A Dead Saint,

A living Sinners better than a dead
Saint, and if Neuralgia troubles you,
you needn't grunt, but take DR.. Thorn
as Eclectric Oil.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12

On Saturday morning the crib in
front of No. Z, Ph.nix Block, occupied
by o. v. Searl, agent, was removed,
presenting to view the new plate glass
front, which is really very elegant.
The wood work was planned and exs
cuted by Mr.. H. L. Searl and shows
excellent taste and skill. These iai-
provements add materially to the ap-
business houses of the town. Let the
good work 20 on.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12
In 1ee General PU blic.

10 cents versus Indigestion and Dys-
pepsia-Why linger in the miseries of
Indigestion and Dyspepsia when there
is an almost infallible cure to be found
in Spring Blossom. Trial size 10 cents !;
regular size so cents.
For sale by L. p. Seymour.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12
DeLisle's Pink of Purity.

For the teeth. 1t cleans them, gives
natural whiteness, delightfully."- per-
fumes the breath, aud costs but 25 cts.
l.. p. Seymour sells it.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12
office to Builders.

CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
- the office Of the Clerk of Atwater Township.
the 14th day of June. 1891, for building a school
House in Sub District No g. according to plans
and specifications on file in said oflice. Labor
and material must be separately stated None
but the lowest responsible bid will be accepted,
and the Board may reject all bids
BY order OF Board of Education
663-4* B., HATHaW aY Clerk
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12
Notice to Contractors.

SEALED PROPOSAL AIS will be received at
y the Office Of the Clerk of Palmyr ra Township.
Portage County. Ohio. until 1s O'Clock noon on
Friday. June 10th. A d. 1881, Tor building q
School House in Sub District No. 2 Plans and
Specifications on file in said office. None but
the lowest responsible bid will be accepted, and
the Board may reject all bids.
By order OF the Board of Education,
w. d EDWARDS,
Township Clerk.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12
Watches.

Novelty Watches with black dials,
Arabic and Roman figures, at 50. Also,
fine American Watches for Railroad
men, from SIS up, can be found at
JOS S. b. SwAIN'S,s
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12
HELEN POTTERi

NOTICE.
John ROhr. Plaintiff
against ; Attachment
Jacob Machamer, DePt>
Before Il. A. Davis, J.. p, OF Rnndolph Town.
ship Portage County. Ohio.
an the Goth day oi April. A d. 1881. said JUS
A/ticc issued an order OF attachment and ga r.
nIshment of George Hart in the above action
for the sum OF $9s.04 Trial to he had on the
eleventh Q1) day or June. A d. 1881, at Q O'Clock
4. M JOHN ROHR.
Randolph. May 8. A. d. 1881 s13 3w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12
Novelties.

The serpent, lizard and other elegant
designs in glove bands can be found at
Jos. s. 3. SWAIN,
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Notice to Contractors.

SEiLED PROPOSALS will be received bv
- the Commissioners of Portage County, u.
up to twelve O'Clock On of June 2nd. 1881, for
the erection and completion of addition TO. and
rearrangement and repair of the prest MT Court
House Buiiain" ut Ravenna. . according to
Plans and Specifications to he on Gle in the of
flee of the Auditor of POrtag County. and also
with Saruel w. Lane. Esq, Architect. No. II
Perkins Block Public Square, Cleveland. o..
on and after May 2iiri. 1881 Separate proposals
will be cons i,iered for each department. of the
WORK. and also for the whule. The Commission
ill he in session Thursday. June 2nd, 1881 i,
to open prOpo sails and award contract. Parties
receiving award Oi contract will lie required to
enter into Bond, with good and sufficient sure
ty to acceptance of Board for faithful perform
anre of the same. The commissioners reserve
the right TO reject anv all bids.
BY order of Board,
lie GRAND A. OLlN,.
Co Autlitir.
Ravenna, o.. April 29th. 1881. 66s +w
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South-east corner main and Chestnut
Streets.
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George +. Dunmire)
VS. LEGAL NOTICE

George +. Dunmire)
vs. : LEGAL NOTICE.
Sarah L. Dunmire.)
. ARAH E DUNMIRE. who resides at Five
y Points r. o.. Hickory Township. Mercer
County, Pennsylvania, will take notice that her
husband. George f Dunmre. the 3Oth day
of prii, 1881, filed his petition in the Court of
Common Pleas within and for the County of
Portage and State of Ohio, charging her, the
said Sarah E with willful absence from him
for three years last past. and praying that he
may be divorced from her. said Sarah is
required TO answer said petition on or before
the 9th day of June, 1881. Said petition will be
for hearing at the term of said Court next after
six weeks publication hereof. as provided by
law. GEORGE f. DUNMIRE.
ByI. I. SIDDALL. his Atty.
Ravenna. May 4th, 1881 6S2-6w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12

There was large and intelligent
audience at the Opera House on We'd
nesday night of last week to listen to
the lecture of r. J. Burdette, and every
one went away delighted with the en-
tertainment. Hawkeye" vindicated
his claim to be classed among the fore
most humorous lecturers before the
public. His lecture on Home" is
not only full of wit and humor but is
replete with literary gems of the first
water. He illustrated the old saying
that " there is but a step from the sub
lime to the Ridiculous" and he took
that step with such ease and grace rs
to render it difficult for his hearers to
determine where the sublime ended
and the ridiculous began. 1t was de-
cidedly rich aud racy,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12

BASE BALL.-A very interesting
game of Base Ball took place at Roots
town, Saturday, May 7th, between the
RoOtstOwn club and the Ravenna
Union School club, which resulted in
defeat of Rootstown nine, the score
standing Ravenna 81, Rootstown IA.
Although the Rootstown boys were by
far the heaviest club, the II. u. Is. boys
Outplayed them in the field, at the bat
and especially in base running. '*x*
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12
Brooks Military Academy

Preparatory School for Boys.
CLEVELAND. O. Under the direction charge
OF the u. S Government Trustees: Col w.
II. Harris. Genl j. II. DevereuX. j. ID. Rookie
logue address IL. mel HARDING.
GSi-lm Head Master,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-05-12
THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.
KAvENNA. THURSDAY. MAY 1s~lss1.

CEMETERY GATES open from SEVEN A. II
till SEVEN P. NJ. until further notice.
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Matchmaker ana JeWeler,
Cor. Main and Chestnut streets.
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BURIED ALIvE.-On Friday fore
noon young man named - Wark,
while working in q trench, six feet
deep, OH Water street, in the village of
Kent, was killed by one side caving in
upon him. Nearly an hour elapsed
before his body was recovered and all
efforts to restore life were unavailing
The deceased had recently come to
this country from Ireland, and a
Wark--resides in Kent.