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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-08-17

SUDDEN EATH.--BenjaninS =. Cline
died at the Northern Ohio Insane Asy-
lum, at Newburg, about three o'clock
Saturday morning, August 18th. Mr..
Cline had been i'll for about year,
most of the time unable to perform
any labor, but for a few months his
family and friends entertained hopes
of his ultimate recovery. AS his phys
ical condition began to improve his
mind became disordered and, on the
Goth of July, he was taken to the
Asylum for treatment, and until the
dispatch was received Saturday morn
ing bringing the cad news of his death,
his friends supposed his condition was
improving. Deceased was the second
son of William Cline, Senior. He was
born in Ravenna January Is, 1885, ,and
has spent most of his life in the home
of his nativity. He was united in
marriage with Melissa Lewis August
18th, 1862, and his wife and two daugh-
ters-one in the 10Th and the other in
the Sd year of her age-survive him.
He was an industrious. quiet and up
right citizen and enjoyed the esteem
of his neighbors and acquaintances
His funeral took place from the family
residence on South Prospect street al
four o'clock Sunday afternoon, Elder
M. L. Streator officiating, and was
numerously attended.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-08-17

Last Friday night Frank Ashton,
who has been confined in the cOun
Jail since about the last week of tn
last term of court, sent up from Suffield
to answer to the charge of burglary
and larceny, made desperate attempt
to regain his liberty. He was locked
at the usual hour Friday evening in
his quarters, which is the middle cell
of the upper tier on the west side of
the jail. In the top of the cell next to
the ceiling is stone ten or eleven
inches square, and reaching through
the wall, about two feet. During the
night he managed to remove this stone,
and to dig through the stone work
above, which is about fourteen inches
in thickness, with case knife and
large nail or spike. Coming to the
wood floor above, he converted his
knife into a saw, with which he cut
away the boards, making an opening
fourteen or fifteen inches in length.
Placing his bunk against the wall of
his cell. he climbed up through the
narrow and crooked passage into the
hall Of the debtors department; but
how he succeeded in doing il is almost
i mystery, as he is a man who will
measure 80 or 40 inches around the
breast. He then kicked in u panel of
the door in the southeast debtors
room, and afterwards one in the door
of the room opposite, and made ar
rangements to escape by the chimney,
but officers Gibbons and Vance, who
were at that hour q o'ciock) standing
at the Etna House corner, heard the
racket and saw the light in the window
of the debtors room, aroused the Sher-
if, and the prisoner was returned to
safe quarters. Sheriff Wilcox has for
some time entertained suspicious that
Ashton contemplated lighting out if
opportunity offered, and has kept close
watch of his movements and made
! frequent examination OF his cell and
clothes, to see if he had any tools to
aid him in making his escape. 1t is
made pretty evident from this and
other similar operations, that there are
many weak spots in the walls of the
old castle.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-08-17
MRS. P. HI. KING, Sec.

DIFD-In Brimfield, August 10, 1882,
of Cancer, Mrs. Matilda Upson, in
the 6lst year of her age.
She was born ia Junietta County,
Pa, August Is, 1921. When ten years
old, with her parents, she moved to
Ohio and settled in Brimfield, where
she has ever since resided. AT the age
of "a she and Erastus Upson were
married. He died some thirty years
ago. After two years intense suffering
she has passed from earth, leaving four
children, eight grand children, two
brothers-Frank and Charles Haugha-
waut-her husbands mother, nearly
ninety -one years old, and large circle
of acquaintances and friends to mourn
her departure. She was a good woman
and her ministry of helpfulness in the
home and church, and to the sick and
needy, will not soon be forgotten. Her
funeral services, conducted by Rev.
Andrew Wilton, were held in the tFni-
yersalist Church, Saturday afternoon,
and were very largely attended.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-08-17

JOHNsToN's EXTRACT OF SARsAPA-
RILLA.-It were but courtesy to call
the attention of our readers to the in
valuable preparation which will be
found advertised in another column.
1t has i'll its favor very fattering testi-
monials from the most eminent prac-
titioners in every part of the country
where it has been used. There is
beauty, taste and size enough in the
bottles to induce purchase, even if the
preparation itself were not one of the
sovereignest in the world" as every
one must believe it is-that is, every
one who would not resist a mass OF
documentary evidence conclusive
enough to convert Turk to Christian.
ity. Buy one of the bottles, gentle
reader, and see whether you do not
agree with us, on this latter point al
least.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-08-17

FINE MENTS.-PrOfessOr
Hartz, the renowned Magician, with
his Combination. is billed for the
Opera House for Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday evening next week. The
special dispatch from Elyria to the
Leader says of their entertainments
ELYRIA, August 15.-Hartz Combi-
nation opened the amusement season
with one of the most unique and
amusing entertainments ever given in
EIyria. His tricks were new and mar
velous. Miss Kate. Huntington, the
little musical prodigy, made her debut
here tonight. She certainly has no
equal. Both singing and acting were
very fine in one so young, and if her
success here is any criterion, she has
successful future before her. The
balance of the entertainment was also
fine.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-08-17
orGs GG Caution. .

MuZzy Pond is becoming quite re-
sort for young folks, of both sexes, for
aquatic sports. 1t is very commenda-
bic to practice swimming, but there
are two dangers connected with it.
One is drowning, in deep water, and
the other is remaining i'll the water too
long, thereby chilling the blood and
causing lingering colds. for which the
unfortunate ones are very often unable
to account. Studied precaution may
] in many instances save life and years
of misery.
| We do not pretend to be able to lee
ture upon this newly adopted mode of
amusement, bat our common sense
tells US that it is better to be comforta-
bly warm than to shiver from the eff
! fects of undue immersion in cold water
, And yet it is seldom the case that
persons do not get somewhat chilled
when emerging from the water. How
ever much or little you may be chilled
do not fail TO rub yourself dry with q
very coarse towel, rub until you feel
burning warm all over, then you need
fear no cold from your amphibious
amusementS.
Do not fail, ladies, to take care of
your precious health in this regard.
The only true source of enjoyment is
good health. A person may have ev-
erything desirable, if he have poor
health then there is still one thing
which he desires above everything
else. Poor health is the cause of
peevishness and irritability, and these
produce family and social discord.
Both should be summed, the former
especially. And yet every lady some
day expects to have a husband. Think
of 1.-THE discord.
We might with little effort advance
some ideas upon this subject, but will
desist. because, perchance, we might
venture on grounds wherein the ex-
tent of our experience might be brought
in question, ,and then we would be COM
PEELED to chasse, besides, Uerbum sapientis
satieRS est ~
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-08-17
Colorado Excursion Rates,

The Pennsylvania Company and
Pittsburgh, Cincinnati & st. Louis
Railway Company will, on July 10Th,
make sweeping reduction in Excur-
sion Rates from all Stations on their
lines to Denver and return. Sale of
tickets will continue till September
25th, 1882. The National Mining EX-
position, which will represent all the
resources, industries and attractions of
the Rocky Mountain region, will open
at Denver August 1st. Drop a postal
to E. A. Ford, General Passenger
Agent, and ask him to send you
pamphlet giving routes and Rates OF
Fare, they are furnished free of charge.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-08-17

COLORADO ROUND TRIP TOURIST
TICKETS, at greatly reduced rates, via G.
3. & Q. R. R, new Chicago and Den,
yer Through Line. good during sum.
mer months and National Mining and
Industrial Exposition i'll September
are now on sale and full particulars. as
to trains and rates can be obtained from
any Coupon Ticket Office in the United
States or Canada. At. COW.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-08-17
Portage County Medical Society,

RAvENNA, OHIO, Aug. B, 1882
Pursuant TO adjournment, Society met in
Dr. Leonsrd's Office, and III the absence If
the President and Isl Vice President, Dr.
May 2nd Vice President, ofliciaIed. Minutes
OF previous meeting were read anu approved
The Committee on Revision O: COustitu-
ton not having entirely completed its work,
asked for further time, and on motion, one
month was granted. DR.. Loug ghead, the
committee in prepare mortality blanks, pre-
senied each luenbcr with SAID bIanks, which
are In he returned to him one year hence, tOT
classification.
DR.. W'rrngton read an essay on the
Floating Kidney.
This essay elected remarks from members
Of The sncietv.
AT this uument DIR. Alcorn lst Vice Presi-
dent entered with usual urunity, and re-
Iieved Dr. Hmy, Pad Vice President.
DR. Davis prcsente.! IL case isr" TX .atinaiinn.
the CHAIR appointed C0G.inltIee of three,
consisting OF Dra iiuEus, Ltugh,ad ant!
Sherman TO proceed with "Xanrnutioh.
DR. Perkins re!nrted case OF Fihroid Pol
Ypus, which WAS re;o0ve1 from the uit rine
W Ill ty himself sud DR. Price, by means OF
the Ecraseur.
rh" tuiuor w0s brought forth and presented
| to lie society for INSPECTION.
DR. Waggoner rcad classified report. pre-
pared by himself, OF the ,lcaihs il the differ
! year. The mortality hs's were niCely c!ass.-
lied, showing the predominant mortal disease.
| Dr. Mny reported case Of Neuralgia OF the
| lower limb. OF some time standi>g.
| The Case was discussed ana treatment suggested.
Gr Perkins gave Ill extended report of II case oi
BuTsai lntiI I:nnil0n over the right shoulder joint
Tne Gaze has an Interesting history trn tiic fact
that several prcnioent gIOHe f4i!ed to diagnose
! IL correctly. Ibe character 0i tnl" maiady gas
| made kIlpwu by Nj operation wh.Ch brought the
eX ct features Of the trouble 10 view. The B1'e
which CUGIaIHGd several ounces OF lrli nl9tu-
! ~ prDuCc wGs evacuated through Z long iECis0u
directly over the shoulder 'lnt, by Drs Price ana
! Perkins The cAeG at laaL report was aolns well
at this period the CCm1:lttet uu DR. Davis cas- c
! appeared ard reported IL & case ii Perncl0Gs
| AIairia
The case WAS Gisyus= ed aLu irtatn:eIt 2ested
Dr. Leonard reported cage Of EXuQhthnlmiC
| Goitre.
| The Case Is ui interest aGt Il of the lew
which 10 get better nnder treatment
! On motion the secretary was Instructed to Issue
| invitatlons, to the members Of thie society, re-
questing their GreaelCe at the phS aic aue pcui(
auspices OF The n. E III. Society.
Members present: DIS AicoIa, Davis. HQgus
Leonard, L,ughead, May, Moratb, Perkins
Program for next meeting: Essayists, DR.
White and Davis; reports OF Cases, Drs Leonard
and E. W Price.
On motion the society dj9urHcd TO meet in DR.
Hugus' Office the second Thursday in Sept. IA
1892 Attest f. X. AoRaTH, S9Cy
W. G. SMITH Pres.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-08-17

The frequent suits brought for breach
of promise against elderly men by
young women is becoming a source of
ridicule and sarcasm. ;The following
is from the Akron Germania:
"Not long since young woman
entered a crowded car with her bag
gage. There was no room to sit down,
so she took her stand by the side of an
elderly gentleman who was enjoying
comfortable seat. The old gentle
man observing her by his side, looked
up and said: " Lady, if you will
make affidavit before all these people
that you will not consider it promise
of marriage, will vacate my seat for
you" The old gentleman had evil
IDENTIFY lost some ducats by, at some
time, being too strict with the rules of
etiquette. He now proposes to ask
odds before being polite.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-08-17
4. w. BEMzAN
Attorney at Law,
DEALER In REAL ESTATE.
CIEVELA ND. O.

EVERY ONE wishing to Buy Or Sell
a Farm, Or House and Lot, in Portage
or adjoining Counties, will find ii
greatly to their interest to consult me,
as my experience and facilities for
dealing in Real Estate are extensive
Do not delay, but write at once Gen.
closing stamp for reply).
FINE PRODUCTIVE MANTUA FARM
so acres. Only $50 per acre.
SUPERB SoLoN FARM, with costly
buildings. Only S55 per acre.
GOOD SoLoN FARM, near Station
and within driving distance Of Cleve'
land market; 4S acres. Only $4,000.
GooD Two STORY HOUSE and THREE
Lors on Woodland Hills Avenue
18th Ward, Cleveland. Only $25OO
FINE VACANT LoTs, so by 200 fee
QSth Ward), out of smoke and dust
in SELECT LOCALITY. Only 5000 each
ELEGANT RESIDENCES, 81 500 to $4,000
each.
FINE CHEAP LoTs, $500 each.
do do do $4OO each.
Most of the above property, censid
ering productive aud rental value, il
offered at UNEoUALED PRICES, and OF
| fair and easy terms.
A. W. BEMAN,
727 CLEVELAND, y.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-08-17

CUTE.-A few days ago a prominent
M. D. of Ravenna was driving out to
visit patient in neighboring town.
When about four miles on his Journey
he was accosted by a little six-year old
gamin standing by the road side with a:
" Doctor, doctor; who's sick now ?"
The doctor drove ahead, answering
the lad as he went
The next day the doctor was return
ing from visit to his patient when he
met the same lad, who yelled at him
as he passed:
Say, doctor is there funeral 2"
The doctor made no reply but pro-
ceeded on his homeward journey. He
thought the joke too good to keep, and
gave it to the PRESS reporter.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-08-17
Teachers Examinations.

Examinations of Teachers will be held at the
Union School House in Ravenna. commencing
at O'Clock A. M. and closing at d O'Clock P NJ.
on the following SATURDAYS, to-wit:
June 10Th, 1892;
July Sth.
Aug 18th,
Resides the branches hitherto required by
law Teachers hefeaiter will be examined In
United States History. Teachers now holding
certificat es must be examined in U. S. History,
and have their standing in that branch added
to their certificates. to make them valid after
September /, 1882,
SPECIAL NOTICING certificate will be ante
dated.
| D. D. PICKETT,
Clerk Of Board.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-08-17

Between ten and eleven O'Clock
Tuesday forenoon the lifeless remains
of Mr.. Daniel Sapp, residing about
two miles southeast of this Village, near
Mother. Wards Pond. were found upon
the ground in his barn yard. He had
been in his usual good health up to
short time before his death when he
went out to cut up a couple of rows OF
corn in order to make a passage way
for hauling in his oats. 1t is supposed
the cause of his death was heart dis
ease. He was seventy-one years OF
age the 9th day OF the present month
and WAS Il quiet, industrious and re
enpctei citizen
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-08-17

Last Saturday evening a crowd of
men and boys were entertained on the
street by fellow dressed in blue tights
performing sundry acrobatic and
gymnastic feats. He went through
a " ring" with as much dexterity as a
political reformer. To all appearance
he possessed sufficient muscle and in
teIIect to earn a living at some honor
able and useful employment, and while
there is such demand for laborers
among our farmers it is great pity to
see such fellows wasting their strength
and talent in such frivolous manner.
OF late Ravenna has had surfeit OF
cheap street shows of a like character.
Give us a rest.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-08-17
S,iIoh's Consumption Cure.

This is beyond question tho most
sucressful Cough Medicine We have
ever sold, few doses invariably cure
the worst cnses OF Cough, Cronp and
Bronchiti7, whilo its wonderful sue
cess in the cure Of Consumption is
without parallel in the history of
medicine Since It's first discovery 1T
has been sold on guarantee, test
which no other medicine can stanf.
If you have a cough we earnestly ask
you to try il. Price 10 cts, 30 cts. and
81. II your Luugs aro sore, Chest or
Back lame, use iShiloh'3 Porous P!aste.
Sold ~ Z. I. nRAINEnp 8 SON.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-08-17
Climatic SumImersaults.

This climate is excellent for cough
medicines. When the thermometer
turns q double suInmersault through
forty or fifty degrees of temperature
inside of Lwenty-four hours, somebody
is pretty sure to sneeze for 1t. The
household sheet anchor appears to be
Browns Expectorant, which is never
failing cure for coughs, colds, asthma,
bronchitis, hoarseness, tightness of the
chest, and difficulty in breathing. 1t
has been tested in thousands of cases,
and never failed to arrest and cure
consumption il taken ia time. For
sale by Bedding & Armstrong;. Call for
Taraxine Memorandum Books, free.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-08-17
Speer's Port Grape Wine for
InVaIidS.

Physicians employ Speer's Port
Wine in their practice in all cases
where pure wine is called for, and dc
all in their power to foster and encour-
age its production, for the reason that
pure Port Wine is difficult thing to get
and they are 10th to prescribe doubt
full or inferior article. Hundreds O
New York doctors have visited Speer's
Vineyards, but twelve miles form New
York, and examined and tested th'
wines.
! For sale by II. Waterman,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-08-17
Notice to Contractors.

k%EALED PROPOSALS will be received at
a the office of the Clerk of the Board of Edu-
Cation of Edinburg Township, Portage County,
Ohio until twelve O'Clock at noon on the 18th
riay of August 1872, for furnishing material and
bI iIding u School House on the lot situated in
sub District No Z. according to the plans and
specifications on file in said Office. Each bid
must contain the name Of every person inter-
esred iii the same. and be accompanied by 4
sufficient guarantee of some disinterested per
son that il the bid is accepted a contract will
be entered into and the performance oi it
promptly secured.
by the specifications must be stated separately
and the price of each given, aud the price OF
labor must also be separately stated
None but the lowest responsible bid will he
accepted and the Board reserve the right to
reject any all bids.
By order of the Board of Education.
IL A. MARSH, Clerk.
Edinburg. o.. July 1ith, 1882. 724-iw
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-08-17

The work of relaying the sidewalk
on the north side of Main street, be-
tween the First National Bank and
Opera House Block has been COM
menced. The width of the walk is to
be increased about four feet.
Ed Farrell, sentenced to fifteen days
imprisonment and SIS fine and costs,
for assault and battery committed at
Garrettsvilie on the 4th of July, is DO
ing the public some service by work
ing out the fine and costs on the Court
House yard under the direction of the
Commissioners.
Pews will soon be placed in the Uni
versalist Church. The settees now
used are well adapted for yards and
lawns. They will be sold for 81 each.
Many of them are already engaged.
Amy persons wishing them can apply
to Rev. Andrew Wilson, or go to the
Sociable next Tuesday evening.
Tbs Portage County Teachers Insti-
| EuJc Is SLIlJ Al SCSSiSh 1JiG
| is large, and much interest is mani
| ed in the sessions. The Institute
will close on Friday and on Saturday
an examination OF teachers will be
held.
Ravenna is to have telephone sys-
tenn, which will be under the manage.
ment of Mr.. L. J. Towns, an expert
enced telegraph operator. 1t is
expected that connections will soon be
made with Kent, Akron, Canton,
Cleveland and other places.
All persons interested in the Edin-
burg Pioneer Association are requested
to meet at the residence of II. B. King
in Charlestown, on Saturday, August
18th, at pa to make arrangem ents
for their annual picnic.
:. B. MORRIS, Sec.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-08-17

ALARM OF FIRE.-About q quarter
before three O'Clock Tuesday afternoon
a fire was discovered in the roof of the
dwelling house, on South Sycamore
street, belonging to the heirs of the
late John Gledhiil, and occupied by
Prof. l.. Stoerkel. The alarm was
given and the fire department was
promptly OH hand and the fire soon
under control. The fire is supposed to
have originated from spark from the
chimney in the lower part of the
building. The damage it is thought
does not exceed 800.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-08-17
Bucklon's Araica SaIve,

Tie BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers Salt
Rheum, Fever Soree, letter, Chapped
Hands, ChiIblaius, Corns and all
skin eruptIOns. This SalVe is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction in
every case or money refunded. Price
rs cents per box. For sale by Bel
ding & Armstrong, Ravenna.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-08-17
Free of Charge.

All persons suffering from Coughs,
Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Loss of
Voice, or any affection Of the Throat
and Lungs, are requested to call at
Belding s. Armstrong 'sDrugStore and
get trial bottle of DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, free OF
charge, which will convince them of Its
wonderful merits and show what a
regular dollar size bottle will do. Cali
early.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-08-17
The Best Cough Medicine in the
World.
sAmpnn rs.mEog CEAHGE.

SAMPLE SIS &E4 UF CHARGE.
Cali at Bclding and Armstrong;
Drug Store and get sample bottle of
Browns Expect0raut free of charge
1t cures coughs, hoaraeness, whooping
cough, and consumption in its early
stages.
1t is a scientific preparation, admir-
ably adapted for the cure of ali throat
and lung diseases. IL is pleasant to
take and entirely harmless.
Try it, 1t costs you nothing.
Regular size bottles, soc. and 81.
For sale by Bedding & Armstrong.
Call for TaraXine memorandum books,
free.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-08-17

We will send the PRESS to all new
subscribers, from this week till the
week after the October election, for
25 Cents Each. The price is
so low as to place the paper within the
reach of every one, and it should be
in the hands of every Democrat in
Portage County during the campaign,
Send along the names.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-08-17
Baldwin Reunion.

The third annual reunion and picnic
of the Baldwin family will be held OF
the premises of Richard Baldwin, one
mile north of Atwater Station, nea
the c. & P. r. r., on Thursday, The
2lst day of September next. AL thu
relatives are cordially invited.
RANSOM BALDWIN, Pres.
RICHARD BALDWIN, Cor. Sec.