The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-03-05

Rink this (rhursday) evening.
A. J. Shrode has sold 2ll acres ol
land in the Beech Woods district, to
John Gibbons consideration 81 $50.
Prof. Geo. F. Douthitt is keeping
Office for Prosecutor Siddall while the
latter is absent at Washington.
Mr.. ]. G. Converse, who fell and
broke his leg at the Rink some weeks
ago is able to be out, hobbling about Oh
crutches.
Everybody is ready to bid a hearty
farewell to stern old winter, and ex-
tend a warm welcome to gentle young
spring.
There is to be a Masquerade, on
skates, on Friday evening of next
week, at the Rink, and lots of fun is
anticipated.
He that cannot forgive others breaks
the bridge over which he must pass
himself. for every man has need to be
forgiven.
Be pleasant and kind to these around
you. The man who stirs his cup with
an icicle speils the tea and chilIs his
own fingers.
March came in cold, clustering and
stormy but this is the lion end of it !;
the lamb portion will make its appear
auce later.
b. McAuIey will undoubtedly be
greeted with a large audience on his
return among us Saturday evening
next.
Reserved seats for B. McAuley's
entertainment now on sale at Reeds
drug store. Admission S5 and so els
Reserved seats extra.
Mrs. s. F. Jennings, sister of Mrs
j. s. Brigham, has been very low, cou.
fined to her bed twelve weeks, with
but slight improvement.
NJ. V. Reed has been forced to build
an addition to his works i'll the rear of
Phenix Block to accommodate his in.
creasing business.
John +. Byers returned on Sunday
from his visit to the New Orleans Ex-
position, He had pleasant trip and
regards the exhibition as a magnifi-
cent affair,
After fellow has used a telephone
instrument at rent of thirty dollars
a year he begins to come to the con-
clusion that talk isn't SO very cheap
after all.
MIR. J. +. Barker. an old resident of
this place, has returned after All ab-
sence of four years, and Is suffering
with a cancer on his lower lip, at his
daughters. Mrs. J, 8. Brigham.
Mr.. Alvin f. Stephenson, of Charles
town, has lately received letters pate mt
for an improvement in fence posts,
which is said to be just what the farm
ers all want.
There was another big crowd at the
Rink last Thursday night to witness
the performances of Prof. Erni, the
one-legged skater and gymnast, which
are very wonderful.
Asher ID. Gurley, Esq, has com
menced the work of remodeling the
dwelling house recently purchased by
him on the corner of Prospect and Oak
streets, preparatory to occupying the
same.
The disappearance of the snow on
Friday and Saturday revealed vast
amount of rubbish and filth in the
streets and alleys about town, which
should be removed at the earliest op-
portunity.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. c. Myers went to
Cleveland on Monday to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Myers grandfather,
Samuel McChesney, who died Satur-
day, Feb. 2S, of Brights Disease of the
Kidneys.
"Does sinful character tend to per-
M n snce, so that he that is unhOly at
d cath must forever remain impeni-
tent" is the subject of the lecture to
be given in the Universalist Church
next Sunday evening.
1t is spring. A resurrection of ma
ture's latent forces Is taking place.
Like the world around you, renew
your complexion, invigorate your
powers. cleanse the channels of life.
Ayers Sarsaparilla Is the means to
use for this purpose.
Mr. David G. Collins. of Charlestewn
brought t., ',wn last Friday a fine red
fox which he killed In that township
the day before. : He was one Of the
largest of his species. The sportsmen
of Charlestown are entitled to weal
the belt Us this is the sixth of these
animals they have captured this sea
son.
A young engineer put in his appear
ance at the residence of our fo mer
townsnau Edmund B. Goldman, n
New Albany Ind, about two weeks
ago, which his name it is William
Edmund. Ed. is unspeakably happy
and thinks he's bigger man than ole
Grant. Congratulations. me boy,