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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-02-15
birthday surprise.

BRIMFIELD, Feb'y b, 1858.
ED. PRESS On last evening we
started out for a surprise, and it was so
perfect 1 thought brief description Of
it would not look bad in the PRESS.
It was the SIND birthday of our DEM
ocratic friend and neighbor, Mr.Joseph
K. Russ, and that was what calleo us
out Mr.. Russ started for the post
office at 5 o'clock, and when he re-
turned with his mail he found that 20
or so of his friends had taken possession
of his home for all evenings visit and
amusement. The older ones visited
and talked of by-gone days, others
played the social game Of eachre, while
the younger ones took up the carpet
and raised the dust from the floor, to
elegant music of violins and organ.
At II o'clock we were furnished an
elegant supper, which was disposed of
as is usual on such occasions. The
friends of Mr.. Russ had brought nu-
merous tokens of friendship which
were then presented to him by ID.
Bogue, Esq, of Rootstown, with few
well timed remarks, which were re-
sponded to by Mr.. Russ in manner
that will long be remembered by those
who heard him.
After some time spent in looking at,
aud remarks upon the presents, we
were reminded that morn was ap-
preaching and that we must separate
for our homes. Well pleased with our
visit we shook hands and bade our
friends good bye, hoping that we may
meet on many occasions of like ma
ture. "A GUEST.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-02-15

On Thursday last Robert Mcdowell
(colored) of this town, was arrested by
Constable Weckman, of Canton, on a
charge of bastardy preferred against
him by Martha Julius, a swarthy dam
sci, aged 10, living in that city, and
was taken there for preliminary trial.
Upon hearing before Esquire B. F.
Faust the defendant was required to
give bail for his appearance at the next
term of the Court of Common Pleas in
the sum of 500, failing to do which he
fingers in the Canton lock up. Me
Dowell has stoed very high in the es-
timation of the people Of this commu-
nifty. Last Spring the Republicans
ran him for constable on their ticket
and elected him, and he was put upon
the petit jury at the next term of the
Common Pleas Court, being the first
negro that ever served in that capacity
in the county. Alas how has the
mighty fallen.
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MANTUA STATION.
Correspondence

Correspondence.
Our roads are almost impossible
from ice left by the late floods.
The remodeiling OF the school house
is being agitated by the correspondents
of this place to the journal"
The last sad rites left us to perform
for the dear ones that have gone be-
fore US were executed by Elva G. and
Henry A. Mcintosh, by depositing all
that is mortal Of their little three
months old babe in the vault at Man
tua Center, last Friday.
Frank, the Italian, saw a$l0 bill fall
to the floor, unnoticed by the owner.
His time to seize the same was when
al eyes were Oh that game of pool.
The money was missed and all in the
room searched, with no avail. Frank
had the bill secreted under the stove
leg. Frank dropped his knife and in
picking it up he secured the bill. II
was found when he got the money
changed. He rather reluctantly owned
the corn, and under legal pressure re
funded.
A grand social event occurred here
on Sunday evening. Willie Bower
and Hattie Baldenger were the con
/ tracting parties. Success and happi
ness. s. G.
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An Honest Advertiser,

We cannot avoid commencing the
honest advertising methods adopted
by Mr.. A Kiefer. the proprietor of
Browns Expectorant. He does not
delude the reader with what appears
to be genuine news item to impose
upon him a patent medicine advertise
ment. Mr.. Kiefer's method of ac-
quainting the public with the excel
lence of the Expectorant is like the
remedy itself-honest and legitimate
Indianapolis Saturday Review.
For Sale by Belding & Armst 9.
Call for I'araxine Memorandum Books,
| free.
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MOGADORE.
Correspondence.

The flood is past and gone, but the
effects of it are seen in all directions.
The " Dutch Clay Mill" dam was bro
ken, and flooded part of the town.
Hill's dam and GiIchrist's dam were
also broken. The two bridges crossing
the little Cuyahoga, at the White
Grocery" were carried down stream.
and the r. r. track was washed away
short distance north of Brimfield
Station, which caused the ditching of
the south bound coal train, Sunday
morning, at two o'clock, killing the
fl reman and wounding the engineer.
The engine was thrown on its side, in
s severallfeet of water, with the fieman
and engineer under it. The fireman
was soon gotten out, but the engineer
had his feet pinioned between the cab
and the boiler in such position that
he could not move, but by the aid of
others he kept his head above water
until the engine was raised, being in
that position about eight hours. After
he was rescued he was taken to q near
by farm house, where, at last reports.
he was still lying unconscious, but
hopes are entertained of his recovery.
The fireman, Mr.. McAllister, of Can
ton, was taken to his father-in-law's,
Mr.. James Lee, of Mogadore. It is
also reported that several bridges on
the Connotton, between here and Can
ton, have been washed away.
We have been fortunate in complet-
ing arrangements with B. F. Under
wood, of Boston, Mass, for three lec-
lures, to be given some time in March,
the exact date is not yet known. All
should avail themselves of this oppor-
tunity of hearing this great speaker as
it is very seldom he lectures in a place
like Mogadore, and the chances are
that he will not be. here again very
soon.
The third lecture of the Lecture
Bureau, was delivered in the Hall,
Friday evening, by w. l. Chamber
lain, Secretary of the State Board OF
Agriculture. subject: Those Boys
and Girls" The attendance was good
and those boys and girls land older
ones too) were presented with hints
that are well worth remembering.
The next lecture will be on Wed.
nesday evening, Feb. IA. by Rev. Os
born, of Canton, on Marriage, It'll
Sunshine and Shadows"
Thursday evening quite a number
of the friends and neighbors of Mr
Joseph Lackey gave him a happy birth
day surprise and presented him witt
an elegant gold headed cane. Ths
party dispersed at late hour wishing
their host many pleasant returns o
the day. JUMBO.
Feb. 5, 1888.
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Sudden and Violent.


The change from the summer to the
fall season is so sudden and violent
here in the West that few can get
through the winter months without
having a cough or cold of more or less
severity fastened upon them. The
seeds of that dread disease, consump-
ton, are usually sown in one of these
much dreaded months. Browns Ex-
pectorant is a sure cure for the most
violent coughs and colds, and will ar.
rest consumption if taken in time.
For sale by Belding & Armstrong
Call for Taraxine memorandum books
free.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-02-15

Another heavy rain Storm set in
here Tuesday night, and still contin-
ues up to the hour we go to press at
one O'Clock Wednesday afternoon,
threatening another destructive flood,
as, owing to the frozen, solid condition
of the ground, all the water that falls
contributes to swell the streams, fore
ing them to overflow and flood the ad-
iacent lowlands. The streets and
walks are covered with sheet of glary
ice, rendering it difficult for pedestri-
ans to get about.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-02-15

We are informed that not less than
three hundred Ravenna people were
victimized by the Chicago bucket-shop
swindlers and that the amounts in
vested ranged all the way from single
share of $40 to hundreds of dollars.
Among the victims are some of our
most staid and substantial citizens
whom nobody would suspect of en-
gaging in any gambling operation.
The gilded bait was too tempting to be
rejected.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-02-15
Gripgs' GIycerine Salye,

The best on earth can truly be said
of Griggs' Glycerine Salve, which is
sure cure for cuts. bruises, scalds,
burns, wounds, and all other sores.
Will positively cure piles, letter, and
all kinds of eruptions. Satisfaction
guaranteed or money refunded. Only
25 cents. For sale by Belding & Arm
strong.
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Testimony from the Press,

Testimony from the Press,
To those afflicted with iutg g trouble,
hear what w. D. Wilson, of the Otta-
wa, (IIl.) Times says: CATER being
disabled for three months with cough
and lung trouble. often splitting up
blood, can testify that 1 am cured per-
manently by the use of DR.. Bigelow's
Positive Cure" A free trial bottle can
be had at Belding & Armstrong's.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-02-15

Portage Co. Teachers Association.
The annual meeting of the Portage
County Teachers Association will be
held in the High School Building at
Ravenna, Saturday, February oath, at
1920 A. M.
PROGRAM.
The Child's Emotions-Hiram Sapp,
Atwater.
A Piece of Coal-Miss Esther A.
Barnes, Kent.
Geography in the Common Schools
w. f. Slabaugh, Randolph.
Literature in the Public Schools.
A. Mccall, Windham.
Election of officers.
A full attendance is desired.
J. J. JACKSON, Pres.
ANNA M. n NUTTING, Sec.
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The Annual Meeting of the Horti-

The Annual Meeting of the Horti-
cultaral Society will be held on Tues
day, the goth inst. at the residence of
HI, Y. Beebe, Ravenna. Essays by
Geo. P. Streetor and Frank Ford. All
members and all who desire to join the
Society will please come prepared to
pay their annual membership fee of
81. Any person willing to entertain
the Society any month during the
year will please make application to
the President or Secretary. To all in
terested in Horticulture a cordial invi-
tation is given.
ANDREW WILSON, Sec.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-02-15

DR.. Rexford has had remarkable
success in Detroit. In that beautiful
and growing city, he, some two years
ago organized a new Church that now
has membership of some three hum
dred, and the congregations are only
limited by the size Of the fifty thou
sand dollar house that has been built
and paid for since he began his minis
try there. He is one of the most able
and popular ministers in the West.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-02-15
Everybody Knows 1t.

Everybody knows what red clever
is. 1t has been used many years by
the good old German women and ply
sicians for the blood, and is known as
the best blood purifier when properly
prepared. Combined with other med
iciual herbs and roots, it forms DR..
Jones' Red Glover Tonic, which is
good for all blood disorders, torpid liv-
er, costiveness and sick headache.
Sure cure fer pinnples. Ask Belding
& Armstrong, druggists, for it. Only
fifty cents bottle. 2
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-02-15

The citizens of Ravenna and vicinity
will have an Oppo rtunity to hear this
gifted orator at Reeds Opera House
next Tuesday evening, the Goth inst.
His subject, "Voltaire and his Age"
is one that will give full scope for his
literary ability and oratoricaI power,
and one in which every student of lit
erature and history and humanity is
interested. The indications are that
the Dr., who is well known here, will
be greeted by full house.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-02-15

Emigrants and travellers will find
in Ayers Sarsaparilla an effectual cure
for the eruptions, boils, pimples, ecze-
ma, etc., that break out on the skin
the effects of disorder in the blood
caused by sea-diet and life on board
ship. It is the best medicine for ev-
eryone in the spring.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-02-15

DR.. Kisner WILDE at the Etna House
Thursday, Nov. 10th, and every four
weeks thereafter. A cure in Piles
guaranteed or mo pay" Call and see
him. No charge for consultation.
Office, Canton, 0.
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THE MARk<ETS'

4 RAVENNA, Feb. II 1888.
FLOUR & FEED CORRECTED By N. P. CATLIN.
ELOuR-Nev Process, 81 90; Pastry 81 SO
er sack; o. K.h As.
EEED-Brsn, 90c. ger 100 lbs; Middlines.
9 -. Chop, si.40; Germ Meal, 81 50; Oil Meal
he~, Process. Si.25, Oid. $3.50; Cotton seed
BIeal, $i.75
MnkAT-$1 05.
cORN-sheIled brings CO.,; ears. soc.
OATS s @ i4ets.
RYE-No. brings Coz.
BARLEY None In market.
uAY-selling at IS q SO; according to
quality. Ready sale.
BEEF--Per cwt., so59
HO4s-Dressed. SO co. per cwt,
LARD-City rendered l5C.
SMOKED MEATS-City sugar Cured Hams
selling at l5c; Country lac.
Shoulders, City cured selling at lac Dried
Beef selling ut 49,.
POULTRY-Small supply in the market
Chickens, dressed, buyers pay Ii cents; live 7c
Turkics. dressed. 12c. live &c,
BUTrSh-25
CHEEsE-Bsxed 100 lie. Retails, IL @ 49,.
EGGs-buyers pay 22e per doz.
POTATOES-New. sell for 60 q 75c,
DRIED APPLEs-oc.
BEANs--ChoIce hand picked in good demand
st t3 % per bu. Medium 81 rs.
yINEGA AR-I"ure cider retails 20c per gal
TALLOW-Buyers pay SIC.
HfDES-Grecn, trimm ID. N0,1, g.; No. 2, DC
PARTNERSHIPS retail At 75c.
WHITE LIME-$1 10 per bbl.
WATER LIME-S1 rs
sALT-Coarse sells at $12s @s1 20; ane 81 50.
WooD-stove 81 o0G2 90; q feet wood 50 o.
q s. 50 per cord.
SUGARS
Coffee sells for. 10;
Extra ..............s-....-..-. oo
Granulated ........................... lie
PGlverized " NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 2>ss
Crushed .......................... l2kc
Brown Observation-Disclosures. q 9c
MoLAssEs-
New Orleans sells for 10 "a Zoe
White Drip SYRUP. ............ 75C
Gloden Drip "a ...... 75c
SREDS-
q Jvec seed. prime, buyers pay ...... 90
Jimotny y..... :Ss. .-......-'.'.'.-'... ~
heu lOp .-...--...'..'...''.... i 81
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-02-15

A social event will occur in this city
February IA, at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. John J. Wagner, in which
Mr. Orion P. Sperra, of Ravenna, and
Miss Carrie M Wagner, of this city,
will be participants, Invitations being
out for their wedding,-[A Akron corres-
pondenee Cleveland Sunday Leader.
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At Cost,

To close out Ladies' and Children's
Cloaks, Felt and Wool Skirts, Bed
Blankets and Comforts, Horse Blan-
kets, Gloves and Mittens. Now is the
time for bargains if you improve it
soon. N. CONVERSE & Son.
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" hat 1t Is For.

what 1t Is For.
ZoPEsA cures Indigestion.
1t cures constipation.
1t cures sick headache permanently.
1t cures depression of spirits.
1t stimulates the appetite.
1t gives strength to the organs to
assimilate the food.
1t is panacea for all Liver and Bill
Iious trou bles.
It is specially adapted to the Liver
and stomach.
For sale by Belding & Armstrong.
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Hanan and Redish Shoes

To meet the requirements of those
wishing the very best, we have secured
the exclusive sale in this locality of
these celebrated goods. They are man
ufaetured in New York City, and have
no superior in any respect.
w. d, DURHAM,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-02-15

Life and Works of PRESIDENT
GARFIELD, by B. a. Hinsdale. The
only authorized edition. Agents
wanted. Apply to
G. a. MYERS, Ravenna,
Gen. Ag't for Portage Co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-02-15

f. Snow, Windham, o., has few
farms in Windham and vicinity for
sale. He has effected the sale of sew
eral of the farms sold in Windhsm
this season. He will be pleased to
ei re auy information concerning the
farms, aud will show them to any
who wish to purchase. Call on or adj
dress him, giving him the size of farm
wanted.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-02-15

DIR. 4. NJ. Heard, the Opticjan, will
be at the store of Wait, Dewey & Co
till four O'clock every Tuesday after
noon. Those who want perfect fitting
spectacles or eye glasses, should not
fail to call on him.
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10 the Public.

Please remember that we can supply
you with newspapers and periodicals
any time at the lowest prices, either
by subscription or by the single copy,
at Bedding & Armstrong; Drug Store.
II. D. ARMSTRONG.
Newsdealer.
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MARRIED

S-February 18th 1888. at the
Etna House. Ravenna by Rev. Andrew Will
son. Mr.. Charles Jehm. of Ashland, Wia con-
sin, and Miss Lucy A. Hopkins, of Freedom
BOWEN-BOLDINGER R.-February 11th 1883.
at the residence of the brides parents, at
Mantua Station, by Rev. Andrew Wilson.
Mr.. Will K. Bowen and Miss Hattie E. Boil
dinger, both of Mantua Station.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-02-15

A cure guaranteed in every case of
Piles, or no pay. No cutting, tying,
pain, danger, or detention from labor
in DR.. Kisner's newsmethod.
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MAPLE GROVE CEMETERY.
Winter Tintd T'abIe, 1898.

WiItler It1ld 1GbIe, 1929.
Gates open at 8 O'Clock A. NJ; close at 8 P NJ.
Bell will be rung ten minutes before closing, as
notice to carriages to leave the grounds.
Sunday Time Table.
Gates open at 3 O'Clock A. NJ; close at s p NJ.
PHILO L, KING. SETON.
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WARDS New Sulky Plow is offered
to the farmers of, the county as the
simplest, strongest, most durable and
lightest running Sulky Piow yet pro-
duced. For sale by Baldwin & Waller,
RavenBa, o..
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To Close Them Out.

A large number of Ladies' Misses
and Children's Shoes of last years pur-
chase, will be sold at greatly reduced
prices. Call and see them
w. D. DURHAM.
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Rogers Combined Iron Fence Crest
ing and Farm Fence Posts. For sale
Mt BALDWIN g. WALLER'S.
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see woman IN another column,
near Speer's Vineyards, picking grapes
from which Speer's Port 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. Waterman.
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New Discovery for Piles. Sample
boxes free, at
BELDING 81 ARMSTRONG;
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PERSONS visiting Cincinnati will
r. ad the Crawford House, S. w. corner
of sixth and Walnut Streets, first
rate place to stop. Lewis Warden is
the proprietor. 1t is the only $500 a
day house in the city. Give it trial.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-02-15

Teachers Examinations.
Examinations of Teachers will be held at the
Union School House in Ravenna. commencing
at O'Clock A, n. and closing at o'clock p. n.
on the following SATURDAYS, te-wit:
December 2, 1889.
January 6. 1888.
February 8, 1888.
Besides the branches hitherto required by
law, Teachers hefeafter will be exaMinea in
United States History. Teachers new holding
certificates must be examined in o. o. Histsry.
and kave their standing in that branch added
to their certificates. to make them vsli6 after
September 1, 1881,
SPECIAL NOTICING certificate win be ante
dated.
ID. PICKETT.
Clerk Of Beard.
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IMPORTANT TO TRAVELLERS.

SPECIAL INDUCEMENT are offered you
by she BURLINGTON ROUTE. 1t will pay
you to read their advertisement 70 he found
elaAwAare In kais iasaM
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First National Bank,
OF Ravenna, Ohio.

| uDl NQtlUuQl UnUk,
OF Ravenna, Ohio.
n. ID. CLARK, Pres't.
Ii. ID. SEYMOUR, Vice Pres't
Capital paid in, 100000.
Surplus Fund, 10000.
Subscriptions received for
the United States -Four per
cent, Coupon and Registered
Bonds, on which the INTER-
EST Is PAYABLE QUARTERLY
IN COIN.
Coupon Bonds on hand for
immediate delivery.
G.. e. WITTER, Cashier.
RAvExNA. Marc 20. 1873. 500
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THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.
SundaY School Notes

For 1888, can be had at the Book store
of G.. A. MYERS.
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Local Time Tables.

NEW YORK, PENN & OHIO. r, R
EASTWARD TRAINS.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-22
An Actor Pursued by His Wife

NEW YORK, Feb. 21.-The divorce suit of Mrs. Edith DebellevilIe against Fred Debelle- vile, recently the leading actor of the Union Square company, came before the Supreme court today on the plaintiffs motion for alimony and counsel fees. The principal feature of the proceedings in addition to what has already been published was the reading of an affidavit by defendant in which he gives his version of his first acquaintance with the plaintiff and states that she consent. ed to accompany him through Australia with out being married. He further states that they both agreed to pretend that they were married. To carry out the deception they went to Geelong, remained there a few days and returned saying that they had been mar ried He also attacks the character of the plaintiff while in Melbourne, but admits that he had lived in this country with her as his wife and had introduced her as such. At the conclusion of the argument Judge Donohue took the papers, reserving his decision. In the meantime MT. DebellevilIe has lost his position in the Union Square company and has been succeeded as leading man by MT. Joseph E. Whiting. The former had a con- tract with MT. Palmer, the manager which prevented his discharge, but the manager having the right to assign the parts gave MT: Debelleville 8 small part with travelling company and cast MT. Whiting for the lead ing part in the Parisian romance now run ming at the Union Square Theatre. Upon this DebelleviIle threw up his engagement and his decision was received with entire equanimity by MT. Palmer.