The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-08-21
Maple Grove Cemeterx.

Few oil our citizens. perhaps. realize what
contrast there is between our Cemetery now
and ten years ago. and the amount of labor il
has required to bring about the change. To
properly appreciate it, one must visit the
grounds ana take time enough to go to every |
part of them, for on every side he will see i'm
provements-old lots leveled. hedges taken |
away, drives gravele :, everything superfluous |
remoyeu-while those who have friends resting |
there have bestowed that attention upon the + |
graves that these effects com mbined present 10
the eye pleasing sight, and make Maple Grove |
Cemetery place where beauties invite the liv- |
ing to communion with the memory of their
dead.
The nrst thing attracting our attention was
the levcling of the lots and strengthening of the
stones in the old part; and we were informed
by the Sexton that still further improvements
will be made; that in a few days the portion
lying be wecn the entrance drives will be gra-
ded 50 as to present uniform incline, thus
converting its rough exterior of mounds and
hollows to smooth lawn. easily cared for, and
infinitely more desirable.
Passing on. we noticed the orderly manner in
which the grounds were kept, the same care
manifested everyw here to make the place
bright and attractive
Then we paused to admire the tasteful man
| ner in which the Sexton has arran ged the flow
! cr beds on the green Law surrounding the pub
lie vault The grass, bright and FRESH i, cut
close. and seems like cushion to the tread;
while interspersed thereon are clusters of flow
ers disposed to most effectually aid in
bcautitying the whole Entering the vault we
were pleased to note the thoughtiulness of the
Sexton in adjoining it with evergreen boughs
and flowers. SO that its appearance would sug-
gest less of melancholy and more Of cheerful
ness to friends of the departed.
The whole grounds are under excellent man.
agement, and the people OF our town should take
pride in the fact that we have such beautiful
place for the interment of their dead
Mr.. Il. S. Elkins. the Trustee having charge
of the Cemetery. is just the man needed for that
place. Energetic and progressive. he has al
ready lnausurated several plans for the i'm
provement OF the grounds. the result Of which
is seen in their altel ed condition.
We understand the design TO be this: to so
harmonize the different tastes of individuals
owning lots that there will be no striking ir-
regularities or unpleasant contrasts to mar the
symmetry OF the whole. In accordance with
this n Ost cOmmendable desire 1t should be the
duty of every lot owner in Maple Grove Gene.
terry 10 see that there are no hedges thereon
, and that they are not elevated above the com.
, mon level of the yard.
Mr.. King has made able and efficient Sex
ton, and has spared no pains to please .ver,,
i, body interested. There is still a great deal t,
be done, and he and his a,sist tant IN very busy
We shall he plea'ed to note anV further i'm
provements and in the mean time con gratuIa at
Mr. King On the success attending his effort
TINS tar l.
!, Grade your seed before sOWir will