davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01

How a Buyer eau save S5-Yes, ~
The above problem can be very read.
lily solved. You have but to make a
visit to Cleveland and look at the
assortment of excellent Fall and Win
ter Clothing at Steinfield's. If you
go you will certainly purchase. for a
better opportunity to select from the
latest patterns was never given the
people of Northern Ohio. Five to ten
dollars can be saved ON Suits or Over
coats at this popular house, and their
word can be relied upon every time.
Their Suits and Overcoats, ranging
from $5, so, $40 to $25, are the best
value ever shown. Our readers will
find that they can cover all expenses
of trip to Cleveland and still save
money by buying their Winter Cloth
ing at Steinfield's, 242 244 Superior
Street. Their assortment of Boys and
Children's Suits and Overcoats was
never better. Parties unable to visit
Cleveland, if they order goods sent by
express haye the privilege to examine
before paying. Also samples sent for
suits, ovsrcoats or trousers to be made
to order. Our readers can depend
upon a square deal trading with Stein.
field, Old Reliable Clothier, the lottery
gift and gambling sohemers' opponent.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01
The First steel PEN Makers.

The word Pen, in Holy Scriptures,
refers to either an iron style, or reed;
the latter being the earliest form OF
pen used for writing on papyrus.
One of the earliest attempts to make
steel pens is attributed to VIM. Cad.
bury, England, who, for his own use,
constructed a clumsy article from the
mainspring Of watch.
Steel pens were first brought into
use about the year 1908.
James Perry of London, commenced
to manufacture pens in 1924, and was
the founder of the firm named Perry
& Co.. who are now the largest pen
makers in the world.
Their celebrated U" and Falcons
for correspondents, and fine points.
Nos. A. o. 4 and 1913, for schools, are
without doubt, the cheapest perfect
pens in pse-they can be had fram all
stationers. Sole Agents for the United
States, Messrs. Ivison, Brakeman,
Taylor Il Co., New York.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01
portage Co. Bible society.


The end annual meeting of the
Portage County Bible Society met in
the M. E. Church. Windham, Aug.
2sth, 1885, Rev. Hiram Bingham. pre-
siding. The reports from the depos-
itOry aud Treasurer showed that there
was in the Treasury the sum of $l62.S7.
Mr.. A. B. Griffin and Judge Gideon
Seymour were made life members of
the American Bible Society. Rev. q.
A. Stone, of Ravenna, delivered an
excellent address, his subject being
"The Word of God, the Ground of our
Faith"
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
President-Rev. c.. A. Stone, Raw.
Secretary-Rev. III. 8. Jackson, of
Windham.
Treasurer-A. B. Griffin, Ravenna,
DepositOry-F. III. Stiles.
Auditor-R. b. johnson, s.
The next annual meeting will be
held in the Congregational Church,
kavenns, the last Thursday in August
1855. II. 8. JACKSON, Sec.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01

SHERMAN w. STOFFER, who resides ut
- Palestine, Texas. and Sheriden Stoffer
who resides at Ottawa Kansas, heirs at law of
John q. Stoffer. deceased, will take notice
that William Paulus. administrator of the
estate of John q. Sto1er. deceased, on
the first day of june. A. ID. 1875. filed
his petition in the Probate Court within
and for the County of Portage AMI ! tate
of Ohio, alleging that the personal estate of
said dcccdent is insufficient to pay his nebts
and the charges of administering his estate;
that he died seized in fee simple OF the follow.
ing described real estate: Situate in the Town
ship of Sufiield, County of Portage, and State
of Ohio to wit: Known as being a part of lot
number seventeen, and is bounded north and
east by the lot lines, south by lands OF w iiber
Coburn. and west by land of WILDER Coburn
and Joel Coburn, containing forty eight acres,
more or less.
UThe prayer of said petition is for a sale of
said premises Tor the payment of the debJs and
charges aforesaid. The persons first above
mentioned Will further take notice that they
have been m ade parties defendant to said peti-
ion. and that they are required to answer to
the same on or before the 7Lh day of Novem-
ber A.. ID. 1856.
WILLIAM PAULTS.
sS.-6w Administrator of said estate,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01

Johnson's Lake Shore Magazine for
October has reached us. AS usual it
is full of interesting matter. That
which will most interest the people of
this region is the full page cut and ar
ticls on Johnson's Island as a war
record, a likeness and personal sketch
of Capt. c. A. Mason. of Co. /, 17lst
o. N. g., now resident of Ravenna,
and " The Girl at the WE'LL" story
in which Gen. Easement, of Paines-
vile, O., Major of the old 7th, and
Colonel of the 10Srd, figures as the
hero. Every member of the l7lst
National Guards should have this
magizine for 1886, as it contains full
history of the regiment.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01
Millinery and Notions,


All shapes and colOrs in wool and
French felt hats; planes, tips. and
fancy feathers in great variety all the
latest novelties in TRAININGS and Or
naments. Children's velvet and plush
bonnets, old ladies caps and head
dresses, extra nice handmade hoods.
suitable for all ages. Children's cloaks,
ladies and children's Jersey jackets,
wooden and muslin under-garments,
flannel skirts, hosiery, gloves, mittens
handkerchiefs, neckwear, belts, hand
bags, hoop skirts, bustles and corsets ;
combs. hairpins aud ornaments, nets,
switches, bangs and waves, aud many
other articles, too numerous to men
ton, can always be found at
MRS. A. HI. PARSONS, Raw. o.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01

Recently, while the force of men en-
gagged in digging the trenches for wa
ter mains were working on Grant
street, they struck a quantity of oak
logs of huge dimensions. which, had
been placed there long years before for
road purposes. Under one of these
logs, about six feet from the surface,
one of the laborers found q large cop
per cent. bearing the date 1850, in an
excellent state of preservation.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
Septem ber Term, 1885.
HON. w. 4. SPEAR, JUDGE.
JOHN PORTER, CLERK
H. T. SHELDEN. SHKRIHF

/. T. SIDDALL, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
John H. Bogrand VS. Lewis Lechleit.
ner. Tried to jury. Verdict for deft.
James Moore VS. B. Bolandsr. Tried
to jury. Verdict for pl'f for $259. IL.
Caroline A. Fuller vs. The ConnOttOn
Valley RailwayCo. Tried to jury. Yer.
dict for pl'ff. $500.
Taylor & Woodford VS. w. N. Red
out. Settled
Lewis e. Hughes VS. Sam'l Corbet.
Tried to jury. Verdict for defendant.
Ella M. Lewis VS. Chas. r. Lewis.
Tried to Court. Divorce granted to
pl'ff and custony of minor child.
Elizabeth Vanhorn VS. Phillip Wei
mer. Continued.
w. M. Redout vs. John w. Taylor
ct al. Settled.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01

Today, "wednesday is the first day
of the Portage County Fair. Every
thing indicates that, if the weather is
favorable, it will be the best industrial
exhibition ever held in the county.
The Rink will be open all day,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday of
this week. Band in attendance on
Thursday and Saturday evenings.
Recollect that the State and County
election comes off one week from next
Tuesday, the 18th day of October. Put
that in your hat.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01
Destructive Prairie Fires.

FARGO, ID. t., Sept. "a Prairie fire
near Kirby yesterday destroyed two
thouaand bushels of wheat belonging
to Harvey Williams and all of II. J.
Lovcland's crop; also his house and
barn. Mrs. Loveland barely escaped
by running to a "cOOlie" with her
babe in her arms. West of Tower
City DIR. Howard lost six hundred
bushels of wheat and John Charles
fifty acres of barley. The town itself
was nearly reached by the tise.
MIR. and Mrs. Loveland were for.
merly residents of Ed.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01

Persons whose lungs are Impaired or
have throat diseases should not 60 to
the seashOre, as the air Is always poi
sonous to such troubles. Use DIR. Big
clovis Positive Cure it cures coughs,
colds, Group, bronchitis, asthma, infiu-
enza, and all throat and lung diseases.
Montgomery & Co., druggists, DEBORAH
Iowa, say I've are having a run on
isSsction % Price sc cents and one
dollar; trial bottles free, of Belding &
Armstrong.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01

A boom for sign painters is being
urged by many Journals through the
interior, in the suggestion that every
farmer in this wide land should have
his name neatly painted and posted in
full view of the highway SO that the
passer by might see and know who
occupies them. Not bad idea.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01
G. A. R. Day In Pittsburgh. In .

q. A. IL. Day IN PIttsburkhs
To accommodate all who desire to
visit Pittsburgh Oct. 9th and 7th, to
witness the G. A. r. and Davis Island
Dam representations, the Pittsburgh
d Western r. r. will sell excursion
tickets for all trains of Oct. 9Th, 9Th
and 9TH, good to return until Oct 9th,
inclusive, at 50 % from Ravehna, and
cOrrespondingly low rates from other
ticket stations.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01

1t is amusing to stand in VanNess'
store sometimes and hear the different
conversations on tea and coffee. One
old gent says: q" Don't you keep Ar
buckles coffee ?" Van says, no, sir,
I sell my own brand" Well, now,
I'll tell you, / like your coffee so much
better, but can't you let me have it at
Arbuckle price?" " No. sir, it costs
more money to buy than Arbuckie's
sells for. Well, how is this?" Van
says TO him, Just the same as though
you was buying two horses. There
they stand, one of them sound and
with good strength, the other lame,
three ringbones and four spavins.
Well, the same with the coffee, one
has strength and the other none. just
as much difference in coffee as in
horses" VanNess' coffee is pronounc.
ed by all to be the best in the land.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01

The disting u,shed colored orator of
Alliance, Prof. Artas, accounts for the
spots on the sun, on the ground that
the astronomical confiuzion of the
sOlum cistern am ramitied by de eko-
nOcshuI wave, and that brings de earf's
axions in effigy and disoccasions de
ulterium spots"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01

Monthly Report, District Ne. 3,
lkuVenna.
No. enrolled, l3. Those neither alb
sent nor tardy during the month
Fanny Burson, Alma Ely, True Proc.
tor. Tracie Smith, Leslie Ely, Boyd
Mills, Roscoe Mcintosh, Vernon Stan.
ford. Rufus Sanford, Core Truer.
ANNA SMITH, Teacher.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01
"A Remarkable Escape.

Mrs. Mary A. Daily. of Tunkhan-
mock, Pa, was afflicted for six years
with Asthma and Bronchitis, during
which time the best physicians could
give NO relief. Her life was despaired
Of, until last October she procured q
bottle of DIR. Kings New Discovery,
when Immediate relief was felt. and
by continuing its use for short time
she was completely cured, gaining in
e desh 90 lbs. In few months.
AA Free trial bottles of this certain cure
Of all throat and lung diseases, ut G. P.
Rsed's drug stores Large bottles, 81.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01

The prevailing opinion regarding
the girl of the period is unjust. A few
decades back she spun. weve, knit, DC.
These things have given way to mod
srn machinery. She has higher planes,
ia more of an ornament; when IN
health is beautiful. She takes DIR.
Jones' Red Clover Tonic, which clears
tine complexion, drives away pimpies
and cures all diseases of the stomach, /,
liver and kidneys. Fifty cents OF
Belding q Armstrong.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01
These are Solid Facts.

The best blood purifier aud system
regulator ever placed within the reach
of suffering humanity, truly is Elec-
txie Bitters. Inactivity of the liver,
billiolsness, jaundice, constipation,
weak kidneys, or any disease of the
urinary organs, or whoever requires
an appetizer, tonic or mild stimulant,
will always find Electric Bitters the
best and only certain cure known.
They act surely and quickly, every
hottie Guaranteed to give entire salts
faction or money refunded. Sold al
80 cents Q bottle, by g. P. Reed.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01
THE MARKETS.

sAvkNNA, Sept "o. too0.
FfnFIR-Best Roller Process. 81 30; Pastry
m an. Atlantic Mfiis
rEEO-Bran. ss c. per 100 lbs; Aiddlings
N No. Chop Si75; Corn Meal, 81 rs OIL Meal
New. Process, s1.sS, Old, $500; Cotton Seed
Meal eU
WHEAT aa9 90c.
coRS-sbelled brfngs 6Oc.; ears, Soc,
i0kTs- n cts
ERyK-No 1 brings 6Oc.
q sRARLEY-Nono IN market.
r. xtsHAY-seliing at $s . $40; according TO
s...lstv
RREF-Per cyt.. rs 90.
& yxoGa-Dressed. Sc GOES per cwt.
a.ARD-City rendered 1870.
sNOKED MEATS-City sugar Cured Hams
: a.,at.~ nj lsxc: Country 10c.
+kFTE 49, .-ns aalitrg AZ fac l,rtad
Sescanss oi.s o1e~
E0%4 AA4 - @".
EQDITKY-Small
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

Estate OF Eliza Cutler, deceased.
TNHE unders igned has been appointed and
i qualified a. administrator, with the will
annexed, OF the estate OF Eliza Cutler, late of
Ravenna, Portage County. deceased
Dated this 18th day of September, 1886
e91 M CUTLER,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01
MARRIED

AMPBELL-H HOYLE. Sunday. September
20th. at the Disciple Parsonage. by Rev. w
H. Scott, Mr.. +. j. Campbell, of Edinburg,
and Miss Addie Hoyle. of Rootstown.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01


3lst Day OF October, 1885,
between the hOuIs of one e'cl0ok p. IN. and
iOur O'Clock p. m, upon the premises. the fol-
lowing described real estate: Situate In the
County Of Portage and State of Ohio. to wit; {;
known part of (s) eight acre lot No. QSj
eighteen in the Village of Ravenna. in said
County, and bounded follows: Beginning
at the 8. T. corner of said lot. and at the
southwest corner of the junction of Main
Street and Sycamore Street. in said Village;
thence nOrtherly along the west side of said
Sycamore street about ~ one chain and "a
inks. TO q post; thence west about taJ two
chains and "a links. to post; thence south
parallel with said east line ~ one chain
and eighty-four links. to the north line of said
Main Street; thence easterly along the north
line Of said Main Street. about az two chains
and 80 links. to the place of beginning, con-
timing a.. 100 forty-three one hundredths of
an acre of land. more or less, excepting there
from strip of Land (4n) forty feet wide taken
tromthe west side of said described land.
Appraised at IS 900.
Terms of sale: :-One- third in hand. one-third
in one year, and One-third In two years from
day of sale, with interest; the payments to be
secured by mortgage upon the premises sold
ID. NORTON and
l.. VANCE,
Executors OF Margaret Rowell, deceased.
Ravenna. Sept. 26. 1885. s99-4w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01

Sussssster Time Table, 1856.
Gates open at O'Clock A. NJ; close at p. n.
Bel will be rung ten minutes before closing, as
notice to CARR ayes to leave the grounds.
Sunday Time Table.
Gates open at O'Clock A. M; close at 8 p. II.
PHILO L. KING, SEXTON.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01

Given under my hand at Ravenna, this 2SIh
day of August, A, ID. 1896
III. T SHELDON Sheriff
sS9-3 Portage County, Ohio
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01
M. E. ministers.


The following are the appointments
made by the East Ohio Methodist Con.
ference for the coming year, in the
Akron district;
w, H. Locke, P. E.; Akron. First
church, E. X. Young; Akron, Second
church, r. NJ. Freshwater; Bedford,
J. w. Campbell; Bracsville, d. A.
Pierce; Bristolville, o. w. Holmes
Garfield, B, E. Edgell Chsrlestown.
w. N. Webster; Cuyahoga Falls, E.J.
Smith Deerfield, 8. w. Mcclure Ed
inburg, J. Gledhill; Garrettsville. C.
c. Locke Hudson, w. r. Hollings-
head Kent, J.. r. Keyes; Leavitts.
burg, e. 8. Baker; Mantua, G. T.
Norris; Mogadore, E. B. Lewis; Mel.
son, J. r. Roller Newton Falls, J. R.
Jacob; North jackson, J. r. Hoover
Peninsula, to be supplied; Pleasant
Valley, J. N. White; Ravenna. w. L
Slutz; Rootstown, I. J. Harris Tall
madge, J. 8. Vail Twinsburg, w. H.
Pearson ; Warren, &. w. Gray: West
Pennington, 8. Collier Windham H.
J.Jackson.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01

What do you ask for these plates
40 cts. a set, madam. And how much
for wash bowl and pitcher? rs cts,
only. Oh, my! 1 thought you sold
crockery cheap. can beat that price,
anywhere. So good day. Later: Wrap
me up ! doz. plates, l doz. cups and
saucers, wash bowls and pitchers, !
creamer, and 6 of those square dishes.
[ looked all around. and must con-
fess your priees are way below every
body, and the best Meakin ware, too.
How can you sell 1t SO cheap? The
answer is, it was bought low. Oh,
forgot TO tell you where all this hap
pened, but you might know without
telling. 1t was at VanNess' store.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01
New Advertis'ts.
Executors Sale of Real Estate.

TN pursuance Of an order of the Probate
l. Court of Portage County, Ohio. we will Of
fer for sale. at public auction. on the
0Iak na ~ nnkah~.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01

o. 8. BONDS of all kinds bought and sold,
sad EXCHANGED ut current market rates.
"a. q. COUPON FOUR PEN OF. BONDS
on hand for immediate delivery.
E. II. RICHARDSON, Prest
n. q GOODMAN, VIM. ii. BEEBE,
81 Vice President. oashief.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-10-01
THE DEMOCRATIC Press.
MAPLE GROVE CEMETERY.

THURSDAY. OCT. 1. 1885
St. Landry democrat., 1885-11-28
GIANT Trees.

a Road-Ted in the Tree-To ps-A Round
Stump Used for a Kitchen-Craw1ing
Through Knot-HoIe
The "Big Trees Of California have
a worldwide reputation. There are
two kinds of these wonderful trees,
both of which belong to the genus
Sequoia, and are remarkable for the
great size which they attain. The
coast redwood is confined to the coast
range of mountains. while the mann
moth trees are mostly found on the
western slope Of the Sierra Nevada.
The former is by far the most valuable
tree for lumber and for building pur-
poses IN the State. It has a marvellous
" straight trunk, not usually branch
ing lower than one hundred or one
hundred and fifty feet from the ground,
and its lovely green foliage makes it a
tree of beauty as well as of use. 1t is
also remarkable for its height, many of
che trees reaching skyward from two
hundred to three hundred feet. A good,
old-fashioned deacon from the East de-
scribes this tree in the following man
ner:
Finding himself standing for the first
time at the foot of a coast redwood,
he said '.that he wished to see its
height with his own eyes, and that
St. Landry democrat., 1885-11-28
Funny Incident in Court.

When Judge G. B. Strong, of Georgia,
was young man, he was in the habit
Of using very strong language while adj
dressing the jury. His friend, Judge
Early, Ian elderly man. with kind heart,
saw Judge Strong's weakness. and adj
vised him to restrain himself.
Now, said the good judge. Nv hen
you see me lift my finger, you may
know that you are going too far. y
The young pleader thanked his friend,
and said thai he would bear in mind the
signal of warning. So in court the next
day he watched the Judge.
In the very midst Of an eloquent APP
pealhe saw the judges finger lifted, and
the act of rebuke so beWildered him
that he paused, stammered, and finally
took his seat much chagrined
AS soon as the court had adjourned, the
orator went to Judge Early, and said:
why did you liftyour finger at me?,'
lift my finger at your exclaimed
the white-haired old gentleman, in as
constituent. ''Why, / didn't think Of
such thing. I was brushing off NJ
that had lit on my nose!" Golden Days.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-11-28

"A German paper says that forty
parts Of paper pulp, ten parts Of
water. one part of gelatine and one part
of bichromate of potash, with ten parts
of phosphorescent powder, will make a
paper which will shine in the dark,
and which will be suitable for labels
signs, etc.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-11-28

Some time ago young lady who
desired to get off the train at Army
Point, near Benie1a, said to Conductor
Dan West: ''Mr. West, please let me of
at Army Point. J" West growled out:
This train always stops at Army
Point. How do you know my name is
West?n Her answer was: '.You have
been pointed out to me dozens of times
as Dan West, the surliest man on the
road West bit his lips and went on
- uisQa (Cal.) Republican.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-11-28

"A man who has never had teeth is
living in Sumter County, Georgia Heis
sixtY-nine years old. = Baltimore San.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-11-28

The day is not far distant when we
will have to depend on the Galloway
cattle for buffalo robes. Their robes are
eouaI to the buffalo, but a frst-class robe
must come off of a full blood, or very
near it, and viii be high priced, unless
che Galloways becomes,very popular and
are more extensively used. DODGE Citu
THqsg eloatr1sat
St. Landry democrat., 1885-11-28

A Philadelshia saloon-keeper has
been charged with serving roast dog
and dog soup as a free lunch to his Gus.
toners Philadelphia Press.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-11-28

The art school established in Co
Iumbus. Ohio, six years ago, has so far
been attended by nearly 1,400 students.
Mechanics and others, who find it nee
essarY to have some knowledge OF the
principles OF art in their daily work,
have diligently attended the evening
classes in drawing, including freehand,
architectural and machine drawing,
G3eyoI0gd Leader.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-11-28

.'Who is that old dufferp'' asked a
new groceryman of the milkman, as
well-dressed man went BY. why, he's
one Of our most trusted citizens, was
the eloquent reply. How do make
that out2 He has been owing me bill
ever since came here. = That's just
how we make it out, = laughed the milk
man gracefully, and the groceryman
scratched his head till he caught on.
Merchant Traveller.