The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-05-22

Farmers have nearly finished corn
planting.
The strawberry vines are full of
blossoms and promise an abundant
crop.
Hon. e. b. Taylor has our thanks
far Congressional documents.
Here we are past the middle of May
and Ravenna hasn't got base ball
club organized yet.
Green peas, string beans, cucumbers
and strawberries have made their APP
pearance in the market.
The weather is getting warmer and
Summer clothing.
The program for Commencement
week at Hiram College came to hand
too late for this issue.
Mr.. Myron H. Carter is down again
with his old complaint, and unable to
attend to business.
Youngstown excursion Friday, May
23rd, p. G. q Il. II. II. Low rates
from all Stations.
The hub factory took fire from a
"h hot box" one day last week, but for
tunately it was discovered in time to
prevent serious damage.
The new depot of the p G & Il r
r at this station is rapidly nearing
completion and is very neat struc-
ture.
Two "drunks" were arrested by Offi-
GERS Vance and Gibbons during the
past week. His Honor let them off
upon paying the costs.
Paul B. Conant left on Friday for
Norwalk, o., where he takes position
Oh the Sunday News, as city editor.
Success attend him,
Mr.. Conrad Sapp is building an ex-
tensiye addition to his residence, cor
ner of Prospect and VanBuren streets,
and making valuable Improvements
thereon.
The fine flag staff on the northern
glacis of Court House Park is being
thoroughly repainted and repaired and
will present decidedly improved ap-
pearance.
| Mrs. Wapzor Holcomb and Mrs.
Henry Reecher left on Thursday last
for visit to White Sulphur Springs,
Virginia, expecting 10 be absent sew
eral weeks. Mr.. Holcomb accOmpa-
MED them but returned on Tuesday,
The New England Ice Cream Parlor
has been remodeled and fitted up in
good style, and they invite the public
to call and try their. Cream and Soda
Water. Ice Cream delivered for par
ties, picnics, &c, in any part of the
city. Give them call.
Will Day, who has been officiating
for some time past as chief clerk at the
Etna House, left on Friday for Sala'
manca, where he takes like position
i'm the Dudley House, kept by our for
mer townsman, Chas. l.. Slough. The
guests of that house will be kindly
cared for,
The finest pineapples in the market
at VanN ess'. Don't forget that lemons
are cheap yet. Better lay in supply.
Great reduction in the price of goods
where parties buy $l5 or $40 at time
VanNess means business and if he can
save you 10 per cent. on your bills why
dom ug there.
On Wednesday night of last week
a number of young kids raised row
at Brooke's place, near the G. & P.
depot, and INDUCED in stoning the
place. Mr.. Brooke was hit on the
thiS iSh and quite seriously hurt. Officers
GicBOns and Vance arrested Michael
Heavey, w. Furlong and Matty Ryan,
who were brought before Mayor Smith
who, upon examination, discharged
the two latter. Heavey plead guilty
and was fined $40 and costs. One OF
the parties engaged in the affair
skipped the town.
As it is customary for Posts of the
G. A. r. to attend religious service in
body on the Sabbath proceeding
Decoration day, in accordance with
this custom and General orders from
Dept H'd Q'rs, David Mcintosh Post
No. 327, of this city, will attend iht
evening service at the M. E. Church
on next Sabbath evening, May 25th, a
which time the pastor, Rey. p. M
Freshwater, will deliver an address
suitable for the occasion. The mem
bers of the Post are requested to NEE
at G. A. r. Hall, at I O'Clock p. m. OF
that evening. BY order of Com.
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