The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-12-13

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Fine hdkf. extracts at Reeds.
Only sixteen days more OF 1888.
The days are nearly at their shortest
Two weeks from Tuesday will be
leap year.
Ladies', look in the show window Of
J. s. Smith & Sons. sl-
Read Beatty's Overcoat story in
another column.
The tax paying season is approach
ing an end.
The 2lst inst. will be the shortest
day of the year.
Don't fail to call at Reeds before
making your Xmas selections.
There was large crowd of people in
town on Saturday.
The mild, open Winter prophets still
hold the fort.
Drop in at Reeds Drug stsre and see
his fine display of Holiday goods.
The season is near at hand whom the
grangers do murder most fowl. -
Look at the beautiful articles on ex-
hibition at ]. s. SMITH Il Sons. ,
G. B. Webb, of the Garrettsyille
Journal was in tewn on Saturday,
Fine Toilet Sets and beautiful Odor
Cases at Reeds, No. . Opera Block. !
d. Almost anything in the Hat or Cap
line, for man or boy, can be found at
Beatty's. ...i,- :.
We had pleasant call on Monday
from J. B. Harrison, ESQ.,, of Wind
ham.
There is q decided dearth of lscal
news of interest or importance these
days. '
The almanacs announce that Winter
win commence on the Goth of this
month.
The comet will reach its greatest
brilliancy about the middle of next
month. -".s-'
XMAS Cards in varieties ranging
from 1c to 1925 each, at Reeds Drug
Store.
1t does not cost anything to ask the
price of goods at J. S, Smith & SONS.
or to ask about the goods in the window
The Wayne County Democrats will
observe their custom of celebrating st.
Jackson's day, January Sth.
On Monday mon. nttle girl Oh
Sycamore street swallowed new cent,
but it was genuine and will pass.
Elegant Kid Mittens, the best gents
Kid Gloves in the market. beautiful
Silk Suspenders at BEATTY's.
Mrs. Lizzie Benaer. of Goshen, Ind.
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Lyman H.
Bean, East Main street.
One week from next Tuesday will
be Christmas, The little folks are on
their good behavior.
The sands of 1888 are nearly run out.
The days of great reformation are near
at hand.
J. S. Smith g. Son are having manu-
factured some fire Confectionery for
their Holiday trade.
We regret to learn that the health of
our old friend Isaac Phelps, Esqa is
quite poor.
Ladies' Travelling Bags, make nice
Gents Travelling Bags, ---e~
Christmas presents. JIG. BEATTY. r
Those who want to know where to
purchase holiday goods will do we'll to
consult tho advertising columns of the
PRESS.
]. S.Smith & Son have always had
on sale during the Holidays the finest
stock of Confectionery in Ravenna.
They will do SO this year.
Take your watches to Jos. S. B
Swain, the Jeweler, and have an extra
hand put on so as to have both sun
time.
Rev. Andrew Wilson will give a
lecture next Sunday evening on the
renowned Bohemian martyr, John
Huss. 1 Ef fEI.
The farmers of Portage County
should not forget the Institute to be
held at the Opera House, Ravenna, on
Friday and Saturday of this week.
Sunday was another of those bright
and beautiful days with which the
of the weather department.
has been favoring us of late.
Swain the jewelers. is the place to
take your watches to have an extra
hand put on so as to have railroad time
and sun time.
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If you want choice FRESH Candies
for yourself or friends, 60 to J. S.
Smith & Sons for them. They have
the best.
A good stock of blankets, lap robes
and Oil cloth covers now on hand, at
G. P. Hsimes' harness shop.
Our business men have drawn
heavily upon our space this week, but
you know the holidays are near al
hand.
Mr.. Chas. Kenney, son of Ex-Judge
T. J. Kenney, ,and Hon Byron StilIwel
attorneys, of Ashland, o., made Kent
q visit on Monday last. y
We understand that it is the inteli
tion of the p G. & T. Railroad Co., Il
commence the running Of trains regu
larly on their road about the first o
January next.
We under.fand that Mr.. Geo w
Barrett has leased of Mrs. Ruffie th'
east room in the Donahne building AM