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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-19

THE following poem was penciled by Mrs. Ella
L. Stogdill during the few days of her last
and ex trenest suffering To friend ut her bed
side she said; Il have written something fol
my children, and intended to add-to finish >
But this. alas she was not able to do-the pencil
had dropped from her trembling fngers-and
her work was finished She then added. send fol
my children.
Mrs. L. B. BALDWIN.
Come near. my darlings. the night is at hand,
The day with its toll is past.
The sunlight is fading from off the land,
The shadows are lengthening fast.
The sweet vesper bells are Ginning low,
And catch the softest refrain.
Of a song loved in the long ago,
Iwould hear it once again.
Come near. my boys, to manhood grown,
Iwould lay my hand once more
In blessing upon the wavy locks
Where so oft it rested before,
= In days days when you knelt with folded hands
And murmured the sweet words o'er
Of the evening hymn and the morning prayer
That was given in time of yore.
0, lips of innocence sweet-so pure,
How loved your good night kiss
Leaving memory within my heart
Of pleasure akin to bliss [gone,
But the years have come and the years have
Full freighted with change and loss,
And hands and hearts have wearied oft.
Beneath life's heavy cross.
But now as the light is growing dim,
Andithe shadows deep on the hills.
A prelude of peace divinely sweet
Thro' all my being thrills
And seem to hear from the other shore
voice that was always true:
Fear not the waters. the port is clear.
And we are waiting for YOU"
Come near. and let me feel once more
Your kisses upon my brow, 4
Twill soothe perchance the parting pain
Which tears my heartstrings now.
Good night and good by. my darling boys.
Keep your manhood brave and true.
Till you come at last to the mystic gate
Where will be watching for you.
o. do not fail-my work Of love
Thfo' all the days of old
Will seem in vain if find you not
Within the heavenly fold.
Good-by-it is growing very dark.
But I see a dawning light.
And fold you again in tenderest tho't.
As l whisper my last goodnight"
Where is my blossom-the latest bloom
From out my garden of love?
o! can leave her ev'n for the rest
Of my longed for home aboye2
But God is good-His tenderest care
Be over my precious girl. ...
Who is dearer to me and sweeter by far
Than the purest. daintiest pearl.
Nestle close.my darling let me feel your breath
On this wasted cheek of mine.
And your kisses from lips that are rosy and fresh
With the glow of loves pure wine;
am sure shall see you by day and by night.
o, do not forget my love-.*
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-19
ATW ATER.

Correspondence. fsss13gsfh a.
Atwater, as usual, stands in the
front rank for improvements. James
Elton has his new bank barn compile
ted. Dix Gilbert has his house enclos-
eds Ranney Whittlesey raised the
frame for bank barn 46x80 it., last
week. A. v. Wilsey has moved his
barns, preparative for new covering,
which will improve the appearance
wonderfully on that corner
How much longer will the good
people of Atwater have to tolerate the
low bred cussedness of a certain indi-
vidual, who sends poor unfortunate
fellow, far below the average of people
mentally, all over this section OF
country hunting railroads-yes, on
more degrading errands than that
and having finally impressed upon his
mind that a railroad was coming
through the front yard, and the trees
and fence would have to be removed
and he, not knowing any better, com.
menced the work, but was discovered
in time to prevent any serious destruc.
tion of shrubs. At this writing we re-
frain from mentioning his name, but
should it be necessary at our next
Writing we will giveit In full.
Children's day was celebrated at the
M. E. Church Sunday evening, the 9Th
inst. The Church was handsomely
##
decorated with flowers, making it very
pleasant for the children. The exer
cises were generally good, and seemet
to please all. ........
Mr.. w. A. IIoOmis has purchased
the Atwaier Hotel, Mrs. White retir
ing OH account of old age. We wisl
our new landlord success i'm his new
business, and as there are good room
and plenty of them, there. will be N
necessity of cooking and dining boil
in the same room. We need one goo,
hotel here and we think Mr.. Loomi
is the right man in the right place.
June 10, 1884. ."''-s' BoBB.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-19
Fourthof JniY.1ss4.

The Pennsylvania Company, opera
ting Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne & Chicago
Railway; Cleveland & Pittsburgh r.
R; Erie & Pittsburgh r. r.; Ashta,
bula & Pittsburgh Railway; North
Western Ohio Railway, and Alliance,
Niles and Ashtabula Railroad, will
sell cheap excursion tickets to and
from all stations on the above lines on
July 81 and 4th, good to return until
July 9TH, inclusive. Children between
the ages of five and twelve years will
be carried at One-half the excursion
rate.
Great preparations are being made
at many prominent points to celebrate
the day in an appropriate manner, and
all the popular resorts will be filled
with patriotic picnic parties. The
rates will be very low, and verybody
should turn out and enjoy the glorious
Fourth. ....-
The undersigned wishes to thank
her friends for their liberal patronage
of her Millinery and Fancy Store, and
inform them that she is receiving new
goods every week land is always pleas
ed to receive a call from them.
MRS. M. V. DUNLAP.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-19

The Beageard Comic Opera Compa-
ny is booked for the Opera House, Fri
day and Saturday evenings of this
week. The Opera Of Pinafore will be
presented Friday eve, and Mascot,
Saturday eve.
The Company is highly recommend
ed. and giving excellent satisfaction
wherever they go. The Company is
composed of first class people, and the
citizens of Ravenna and vicinity will
be we'll paid for their patronage be-
slowed upon this worthy Company.
Price, 35c; SOC for reserved seats.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-19


we have had the exclusive sale of the
Rockford Quick Train Railroad Watch
for the past three years. No OTHER
PARTY CAN BUY THEM FROM THE FAC
TORY. OR HAS ANY RIGHT TO SELL
THEM. Tt seems to US much like boys
play to get angry and advertise prices
because they cannot buy the goods.
We trust the publication of prices will
continue through the whole list, as we
have no money to advertise goods not
in stock. Such desperate efforts will
not deceive any. The people know
that we have never cursed the place as
ready to be fenced in, because we were
going to leave it. They know that we
are not a travelling experimental insti-
tuition, and they will continue to buy
their Watches, Silver Ware, etc., of
the Old Reliable Ravenna Jewellers,
Swift's Block.
WATT BROTHERS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-19

b. On Friday afternoon last, Willie
Hawks, lad about l6 years of age,
residing about two miles northwest of
this village, and who has been COM
pelled for long time past to hobble
about on cratches, had the misfortune
to fracture the bone of his right leg
above the knee. He was engaged in
selling wintergreens near the pump in
front of the Court House, when one OF
his crutches slipped, throwing him to
the pavement with the sad result above
stated. He was taken to his home and
DIR. Alcorn called, who reduced the
fracture. A contribution was taken
up and between $25 aud $50 donated
for the lads heaatit.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-19

THE name of Henry G. Ranney,
Esq, is suggested as proper person
for candidate for Supreme Judge on
the Democratic ticket. Mr.. Ranney
is lawyer of experience and ability,
and his nomination would be hailed
with satisfaction by his hosts of friends
in old Portage.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-19
A Miracle in OIL CITY.

DOCTORS DUMBFOUNDED- DRUGGISTS
AND THE PEOPLE WILD WITH EX-
oITEMENT.
From the Oil City Derrick. July q. 1881.
Miss Maggie Martin, of this city,
has been i'll and confined to her house
for several years. Our best physicians
failed TO give her relief. She took Pc
runa and, TO the astonishment of all
who knew her, she is now up and
about again. Mr.. Simmons, the Drug
gist, sold lS4 bottles last week. He
buys in gross lots. Mr.. Cowell, too,
sells it. Ask your Druggist for DIR.
Hartman's 3 book" Ills of Life" gratis,
or address DIR. H., at Columbus, O.,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-19
New A,dvertis'ts.
A CARD.

We desire in this way to publicly express our
heartfelt thanks to all friends and neighbors who
so kindly offered their services during the sick
ness and after the death of our beloved daughter
and mother. Also. to the Choirs who SO accept
ably rendered music both at the house and the
grave. NJ,
.aa@ AND GRAsDcHMDREx.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-19
Or. FrazIer's Root Bitters.

VIE &&'ot "SSs
Frazier's Root Bitters are not dram
shop beverage, but are strictly medici-
nal in every sense. They act strongly
upon the Liver and Kidneys, keep the
bowels open and regular. make the
weak strong, heal the lungs, build up
the nerves, and cleanse the blood and
system of every impurity. Sold by
II. Waterman. $1.OO.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-19

The N. Y. p. & o. II. r.. will sell
Excursion Tickets to teachers and del
egates and members of their families
to the National Educational Associa.
tion, which will be held at Madison,
Wis, July l4th to 18th, at $16 foc the
round trip. from Ravenna Tickets
on sale July 4th to 18th, and good for
return until Augurt 31st.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-19
n. ", IL. e., & w. Is. Il.

Trains on the New York, Lake Erie ~ We3
tern Il, r. have Rayenna as follows standard
time:
GOING EAST No. 70, z: SO a. nj No. 2, II 50 a.
No. 4. ,: ID p. m. No 8. 12:l7 night.
CONN WEST No. l. h:Oa Am; No. z, s:T a.
M; No. o. II 90 a. m No. 3, 5:s2 p. M; No.
q goes TO AKRON; No. comes from Akron.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-19
Pittsburgh, Cleveland & Toledo Railroad

Trains on the Cleveland. Pittsburgh Toledo
Railroad leave Ravenna Station as follows:
GONG EAsT-4:57 p. m. BOB p. m. 7:34 n. IN.
GoING WEsT-S;I9 a. m, 1l:56 4. m, 5;2i p. m.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-19

Or. Fraxier's ~ agile oIntn ent.
A sure cure for Little Grubs in the
skin, rough skin, etc. 1t will remove
that roughness from the hands and
face and make you beautiful. Price
soc. Sent by mail. For sale by il,
Waterman, y n
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-19
THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.
nAvENNA. rHuRsDAY.JUNE 10. 1885,
MAPLE GROVE CEMETERY.
Winter Ti,nd Table, 1SS2-3.

Gates open at 8 O'Clock A. M; close at P. N
Bell will be runs ten minutes before closing. as
notice to carriages to leave the grounds. :
Sunday Time Table.
Gates open at 8 O'Clock A. NJ; close at P. NJ
PHILO L, KING. SEXTON.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-19

Dewey & Wetzel, the Ravenna Jew
elers, are prepared to do all kinds OF
Watch, Clock or Jewelry Repairing
promptly, and in first class manner,
warranting the same to give satisfac.
tion. Remember, we attend to it per-
sOnally. Slltf ......
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-19

Our stock is now complete, compris-
ing a full line of Dry Goods and Gro
ceries. Please call in and see US.
N. CONVERSE & Son.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-19
Time Trie d.

Time tried and true is DR.. Bigelow's
Positive Cure, which combines the
good qualities of all the best cough
remedies without the defects of any OF
them. 1t cures promptly, thoroughly
and permanently, all coughs, colds,
Group, whoOping cough, influenza,
bronchitis, hOarseness, incipient con-
sumption, and all throat and lung
diseases, healing to the lungs safe and
pleasant for children. Price so cents
and one dollar; trial bottles flee, of
Relding & Armstrong.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-19

Cheap Excursion to the ocean.
On July 3, 6 and 7, the New York,
Penn. & Ohio r. r. will sell excursion
tickets to Portland, Maine,a and return,
at exceedingly low rates. giving all an
excellent opportunity of spending the
Summer in the mountains or at the
sea shore. The excursion takes in
Chautauqua, Niagara Falls, The Thou
sand Islands, Rapids of the st. Law
renee, Montreal, Quebec, and White
Mountains. The choice Of these routes
is given, going and returning. Tickets
will be good for return sixty days from
date of sale, and good for stop-over in
either direction at all points of interest.
The rate from Ravenna will be but
ST.. so for the Round Trip. This low
rate should be largely taken advantage
of, for surely a more delightful trip
than is afforded by this excursion ,em
bracing more points of interest, OIL
reaching a quarter where the temper
ature Is so cool and refreshing, could
not be taken.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-19
Great R @ b berry.

The circus roughs made things pret-
ty lively around town Monday night !;
houses broken into and robbed, stores
plundered, and everywhere the thieves
thought they could make a haul, they
tried hard to do it: even went to a
poor Chinaman, robbed him of a watch
and some money, entered lots of stores
and made sad havoc with the best of
the goods, such as silks and jewelry,
but the most singular part of the whole
business is this: they made their way
into VanNess' store, wandered around
looking at things for an hour, but did
not carry off anything, which did look
rather queer, till upon close question
ing the one who was captured, he laid
the whole scheme bare. He said when
they got into VanNess' store and saw
how cheap the goods were marked
they made up their minds that goods
marked SO low would not pay them to
carry away. They soon spread the
news all around the county that Van
Ness was selling goods too cheap tc
make a living.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-06-19

DIR. VIM. Bushnell, of Mansfield,
spent a few hours with his friends here
Saturday morning, stopping off on his
journey home from attending the fu-
neral of his sister, Mrs. Sylvester
Beecher. which took place at the resi-
dence of A. s. Beecher, Esq, at Man
tua Station, Friday forenoon. The
Doctor is sighty-four years of age and
yet retains his mental and physical
faculties ia @ remarkable degree.
Mr.. A. w. Stocker commenced the
work of sprinkling Main street Mon
day morning. He has sunk well IL
feet in diameter, near the Machine
and Repair works of Mr.. J. F. Byers,
on South Prospect street, to furnish
the water for the purpose, the water
being pumped into large tank by
MFR. Byers' engine, and the sprinkler
filled from q standing pipe near the
sidewalk. The arrangement is quite
convenient, but hardly supplies the
, long felt want OF water works for our
IOWA sts Es .sassys4F s@
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-08-09
MARTINS FERRY.
4 Large Lot of Yesterdays News Hap
penings

4 Large Lot of Yesterdays News Hap
penings
Last night surprise party was given
Charles Stanton at the residence of Adam
Neider in the west end, in honor of his 26th
birthday. About twenty couples we're pres
ent and Charley was the recipient Of some
nice presents A fine collection was
feature OF the occasion and those in attend
ance report good time. Mayor Mitchell
tined Dan Mccarthy ten and costs yester-
day for raising racket at Sam OUTLAWS
place on last Sunday night. Fred Lucas, for
disorderly conduct, got three and costs and
Pat 0'Conner one and costs for drunken
ness. Soup will be served at VIM. Coates
Eclipse saloon this Saturday afternoon. Jas.
A. Dickson and wife are spending a few
weeks with Mr.. Dicksors father at Clifton,
o. Tomatoes are down to 20 cents peck.
A drummer alghting from the train this
morning was noticed to first take look at
his sample case and then at the depot.
Finally after looking them over carefully,
he took piece of chalk and made a cross
on the end of his trunk, and across the end
of the station wrote, This is the depot"
On being asked for an explanation, he SAID
he was going down town and would send an
express for his sample case, and was afraid
the expressman would get mixed and bring
The depot in mistake. A number of our
people will take in the cheap excursion to
Chippewa Lake on the G., l.. 4 W. railroad
70 morrow. Mrs. Alex Davidson is ex-
pected home from Smith6eld to-day. The
Young Republicans will meet at City Hall
next Monday night, at which time uniforms
will be on exhibition. Miss Ellen Gray is
visiting at New Concord. Yesterday Ross
McGlenn returned home from. Oberlin Col
lege. Mrs. Harrison Belts is better. Last
evening Misses Kate and Sallie Carmichael
returned home from a pleasant
visit to relatives in Bellsire.
Hereafter the Enterprise Building Asso-
citation will receive dues on Saturday even
ing instead of Thursday evening. The
sale night will be the first Saturday of
each month Council at the last meeting
authorized the city solicitor to take the
necessary steps toward condeming street
through the land of August Bridenstein
from Belmont City" 10 the Standard Add
ton. A large force of men are busy grad
ing Fifth street below Walnut and above
Hanover and making the fill on Walnut,
west of Sixth street John Stewart who
has been down with fever for several weeks
made his first appearance on the streets
Yesterday. Mr.. Vim. Murphy and wife, Of
wellsburg, are enjoying the Inequalities Of
Mr.. John Green on Third street. The Sal
walton Army people preached at Wheeling
Yesterday and attracted much attention.
Miss Molis Purcell, of Bellaire, was here
Yesterday the guest of friends Mrs, Joseph
Miller and children, of Wooster, who have
been visiting Mr.. Daniel Clark, returned
last evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-08-09
A HOLY SHOW.

A Correspondent Badly Stuck ON the
P1umed knights.
Col. Fred. Mussey, the correspondent Of
the Cincinnati Commercial-G Gazette, who,
though politically sstray, is gentleman
and scholar, thus describes the Pinned
knights in letter printed yesterday:
By the way, the Wheeling Plumed Knights
gave dress parade the other night, with
their snowy uniform and wonderful drum
major, who says 'de people done have to
move de houses back when come down de
street, for suah, and they set the city wild,
The streets were almost impossible, so
great was the throsg, and the appearance
made by the organisation was equal to any
thing of the sort on record.
II the Cincinnati boys want to see the
sweetest thing in the country in the way of
a campaign marching club they had better
invite the White Planned knights down
there. Their drill is nearly perfect and
their whole outfit is regardless Of cost They
wear q white helmet, with heavy white
plume for Blaine, tipped with black for
Logan. Their coat is made of white duck,
in the fashion Of the English tourist coat,
with pleats and belts, ornamented with the
gorgeous badge OF the Lincoln Club, to
which the marching company belongs. The
pantaloons are bright blae. The coats of
the officers are Of white duck in Prince
Albert style.
They have q full and first-class drum
corps and the drum major Is the most ago
uizing thing in that line ever saw. Cap
lain Jack, Of the famous old Barracks Band
ISN'T printing for Turner'S" gun.
see it reported that the noted marching
Republican clubs Of Rttsburg are uniformed
this year in full evening dress swallow tails,
,ow vests, white ties and cashmere plug
hats. There is nothing too rich for the
boys blood.
Speaking Of swallow tails reminds me of
a funny scene in Parkersburg. An old
man, Greenbacker, who had been to the
indianapolis Convention and wore upon his
lapel big Butler badge and a tin spoon,
was tackled by Charles Caldwell, who rela-
Ted to him the Batter incident Of the Chi
cago Convention, and how Butler, the friend
Of the horny handed laborer. the patron OF
the tanned toiler, came into the convention
dressed in swallow tail and white tie and
kid gloves, and how he was the onl man
thus dressed; how all the great Democratic
eaders were plainly dressed and the labor,
ers' friend was the only dude in the show!
And that old man upon hearing this grew
lad eyed and heavy hearted, and walked
uournfully with his idols shattered and his
craven images overthrow. 1t was very
rrual
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-08-09
Arsenic Pills by the Pint.

J. 4. Smith, Gainesville Ga, merch-
ant says: For years l was victim TO
the combined effects of Erysipelas and an
aggravated type of Eczema, that baffled all
medical skill consulted the very best
physicians in the United States to no good
purpose / gave every patent medicine
that was recommended a,faithful trial and
received no benefit. took large quantities
of potash and pint cup full Of arsenic pills.
The patent medicine, pills and potash mix
lures fed instead of curing the disease. They
destroyed my appetite and wrecked my system
i lost flesh and energy lost three years
from my business. and spent 81 900 in a
fruitless effort to regain my health. At last,
when began to consider my case hopeless,
| commenced to take s. S. S, and in. a
short time was entirely cured. | waited
a year after cure was effected, and contin-
ued to take Swifts Specific off and on as
sort of safeguard, before | was willing to
make public this, marvellous cure. Being
assured beyond the possibility Of doubt
that the cure was permanent ] write this
history of my case for the benefit of my fel-
low men.
NY skin is now as smooth as it was
when aboy. ] weigh more than | ever did
in my life, and my general health was never
better. passed through last winter (Which
was an unusually cold one) without losing
single day from my business For the
last twelve months | have had no return
of the erysipelas in any shape or form, or
any touch Of eczema"
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mail
ed free
The Swift Specific Co., Drawer 3, Atlanta,
Ga, $50 W. 23d St., n. Y, and 1905
Chestnut St. Phil
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-08-09
GOSSIP AND GOssIPERS.
Friends, Strangers and Guests-social and
Personal Gossip,

Friends, Strangers and Guests-Social and
Personal Gossip,
Mrs. Frank Lott returned home yester-
day from an extended and pleasant visit to
friends in Pittsburg.
Capt ]. NJ Ray left for Pittsburg yester-
day He has accepted position with Ar
uckle & Co, of that city.
Miss Annie Warden, of Valley Grove
aho has been visiting friends in the suburbs,
has returned home, after having pleasant
lime.
Miss Belle Warden, Of GAINESVILLE, Ohio,
Who has been visiting friends in West Vir-
GINA. has returned home, after a very pleas
ant visit.
Mrs NJ. J. Maxim, after a pleasant and
attended visit to her brother, n. W. Beck
At the Moundsyille camp grounds, and Mrs.
J. B. Wills of North Wheeling will return
home this morning.
Rev. F. W. Peschau, pastor of st. Psurs
Ev. Lutheran church Of Wilmington, n. c
is in the city the guest Of his father, Mr..
Henry Pesehau Of the South Side. He will
preach in the English Lutheran church
REV. Dornblaser's) on Sunday morning.
Mr.. Jacob Bayha and Mrs Colt Bayha
and son, who have been out West in Daven-
port, Iowa, attending the golden wedding OF
Mr.. Charles Hetzel, their brother-in-law, re,
turned home last evening after being absent
from town four weeks. Mr.. Bayha reports
crops in a very good condition.