The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-05-08

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The disciples of Isaac Walton are
gathering at the river, and relating to
wondering crowds some big fish
stories.
Don't be in too great haste to doff
your Winter under garments. There
is liability to have several cold nights
yet.
The Spring Fair held at Deerfield on
Saturday drew large crowd of people
and everything is reported to have
passed off quietly and pleasantly.
John A. Wadsworth. well known
cirizen of Ravenua, died at his resi-
dence on Pratt street, on Thursday af-
ternoon, May 1st, of cancer of the
G. III. Cotton, Prof. ia Hiram Col
lege, and President Olin supplied
themselves with daries from Colt
Bros stock farm last week.
The G. g. P. Railroad will sell round
trip tickets at excursion rates from
stations along it's line on Thursday,
May 18th, to those desiring to attend
the May Festival at Cleveland.
Mr.. William S. Tribou, who has
been spending the past two or three
years at Greeley, Colorado, arrived
home among his Ravenna friends
Tuesday morning.
Mr.. Adam Bower has purchased of
George Bradley his farm of II Al. 100
acres situated ON the Cleveland turn
pike. about two miles from this village;
consideration $4,000.
There will be no regulas Sunday eve
ning services in the Universalist
Church from the first of May till the
first of September. Forenoon services
and Sunday School will be held every
sunday at the usual hour.
SUICIDE.-Samuel o. Colvin, an old
citizen of Palmyra, aged 81 years, COM
mitted suicide at his residence Tuesday
afternoon, by taking poison. Finan
cial troubles are supposed to have been
the cause.
For several nights during the past
week some vicious dog has invaded
the premises of Mr.. Daniel F. Sapp,
adjoining the Fair Grounds, and wor-
ried his flock of sheep, killing five of
their number and doing considerable
damage to others.
People from all parts of the county
are continually calling upon VanNess
to see if what we have been telling
them about the great bargains he gives
was correct, and like bees, one party
tells another, and as a natural conse-
quence, his place is constantly alive
with traders.
stomach, aged 62 years, after long
and distressing illness. Though Mr..
WadswOrth' recovery was not antici
prted, his death at the time was sudden
and unexpected. He was devoted
member Oft the Congregational Church,
and was much respected by a large
circle ef acquaintances.
The Palmyra Spring Fair was held
at the Center of that township on
Monday. AS usual a large crowd was
in attendance. The number of horses
on exhibition was large and embraced
some fine animals. There was good
display of agricultural implements and
the Fair is pronounced a success.
On next Friday evening, at o'clock
there will be meeting in J. H. Dus-
sel's Office, by German students, for
the purpose of forming class. All
desiring to study German the coming
Summer are respectfully invited to
attend.
You can find the most desirable
stock of Millinery goods at my store
to select from ever shown in this
county. Every shade and shape of
Hats made. The largest stock of
school hats ever shown in town. Come
and look at them and you can be
suited. MRS. A. H. PARsoNs.
Col. e. s. Cotter arrived home on
Friday evening for a short visit to his
family. He left again for his post of
duty at the State Capital Tuesday.
The Colonel enjoys the reputation of
being an efficient officer, always prompt
and faithful in the discharge of his
duties. ......
Drs. A. w. Alcorn, of this village,
and A. M. Sherman, of Kent, left for
Washington, d. g. on Monday to at
tend the National Medical Association
which commenced its session in that
city on Tuesday. They go as delegates
of the Portage County M edical Society
Their wives accompany them.
w. F. Whitmore, Manager of the
Union Pacific Tea Co.'S Store, Pitkin's
Block, has opened stock of Hats &
Caps on one side of the store. These
goods have been carefully selected and
include all the LATEST STYLES and q
fine line of STRAW HATS, for men,
youths and boys. Mr.. Whitmore is
an experienced hat dealer, and will
guarantees all goods as represented
His prices are low. When you want
hat call at the NEW HAT SToBE and
saVe money. Remember the place,
Pitkin's Block, next to Reeds Opera