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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-02-26
Public Library.

understand there is to I've an effort
made soon to fill up our public library
with new books, 80 that the volumes
may be Increased to a thousand or
twelve hundred Instead OF allowing
the number to remain at about four
hundred, where it now stands. The
organization is kept up aud the libra
Iian every week distributes books so
far as the limited supply will allow,
and six hundred more could very
easily be put i'll circHlatiOn, if the
association had them to distribute.
There are many people who would
avail themselves of the opportunity of
resorting to our public library for
books if they could he furnished. Some
means ought to be adopted to raise
money for this purpose, and the Of
hcers of the Association are now con-
sideIing the best means to accomplish
this end. If no better plan can be de-
vised, the town ought to he eanvassed
and give everyone an opportunity of
induced 10 think it would build up ouI
town as fast as water works will, but
we are not confined to one of these
blessings, we can have both. The
rules which are now in force limit the
drawing to members and their fami-
lies, and require of each member fee
of one dollar for first year and fifty
cents per year thereafter.
Now, fellow citizens. if some nice
young ladies should call on you for
money for the library, don't, beg of
you. say no, but give in proportion to
your means and the Importance of the
enterprise.
One of the most important questions
in life is to learn how to spend our
leisure time, and a large, we'll selected
public library will go great ways
towards solving the question, c,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-02-26
ME DERINGS.

CLEVELAND, Feb. II, 1885
The roller ska'e rage continues in
full blast, and the smooth floors of the
rinks appear to be the leading attrsc-
ton here, Notwithstanding the iact
that they have been literally sat down
upon by many of their patrons, as We |
as verbally sat down upon by the COM
bined influence of the theaters, the
saloons aud portion of the preachers.
Elk Sheriff E. d. Sawyer and part.
ner own fine rink pleasantly situated
on Woodland Avenue. 1t is very
nice and select place and is paying
we'll. Mr.. Sawyer's time is, however,
taken up with the etelephone company,
of which he is the popular manager
The Eighteenth ward, (formerly
Newburgh) has two large rinks in
operation, and two more in process OF
construction. One of the latter is S0x
200 feet, and some Portage county par
ties are among the stockholders. All
sorts of mishaps are reported from
sore set down to Il broken neck, but
still the wheels glide, and the exhiler-
ating exercise goes bravely on, while
the saloon men swear and the preach
ers pray.
The railway and other advantages
of the 18th ward are steadily imprOv-
ing. Nearly or quite all departments
of the mills are working, and / think
the business outlook is good for the
future. Hardpan has been reached in
real estate values, aud IN the future
prices will Improve. Many have be-
come satisfied that now is the time to
buy, and the present low prices war
rant the conclusion. Indeed, lots can
be bought now at So per foot AS good
as those formerly held and sold at $25
per foot. 1t is only those who have
bought at the inflated prices who have
lost money here. No one ever lost any
I money by investing In property In
this city at hardpan prices such AS
now prevail. and the city is full of
wealthy men whose fortunes have
been chiefly carved out by judicious
and prudent Investments In real es-
tate. That such will be the future us
we'll as the past history of this rapidly
growing city is beyond doubt.
| MEANDRRER
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-02-26

The present winter has been the
most severe in the memory OF the old
est inhabitants. The ground has not
been entirely bare of snow for about
sixty days, while the sleighing has
been quite fair for about fifty days, al d
during all that time there were but few
days when the mercury was not below
the freezing point. For the eight days
b. fore Monday last, the thermometer
hiss at some hour each dsy registered
a temperature below zero Of from to
20 degrees. This Ia unprecedented.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-02-26
OBITUARY.

Climena Strong Drake was born in
East Granville, Mass, Jan. %. 1906.
and died at her home in Freedom,
Portage county, o., February 20, 1885.
She was married to Col. o. L. Drake
April 20, 1929. This proved TO be
very happy marriage. She IN anifested
her love for her husband by leaving
her early home and friends aud came
to Ohio when this country was will.
derness, and cheerfulIy endured with
him all the hardships of life in
new country. She was converted to
God in early life and united with the
M. E. Church-with her husband under
the ministerial labors of Rev. B. o.
Plympton and Thos. Carr. She was
member of the first Methodist Society
formed in Freedom, a..d remained q
faithful and consistent member till
death. Their house was a preaching
place until the Church was built, and
their home was IL home for the preach
ers, where they were al ways welcome.
0.S -A">- oAN ~ " "a ehh9 OhOthiCo. INV
never spoke unkindly of any one, but
always placed u charitable construc-
tion on the conduct OF others very
hopeful, trying to find the bright side
oteverything. She was q kind mother
an aff<ctionate wife. a true friend, a
genuine christian. Her religious ex-
perience Was bright and clear, during
her last sickness, which was pneumo.
mia, she suffered much, but was un-
complaining, never murmured. Her
faith in God was strong, she enjoyed
the peace of God which passeth all
understanding, and said it was all
right at last. She will be missed at
home, in the church and by all who
knew her true worth. But she still
lives and speaks by her good life, to
our hearts, of the better life. We
think of her as not dead but gone be-
fore, AS " shaking hands with a broth
er" and children. Happy with Christ
and angels waiting to welcome us
home at last. w.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-02-26
To Washington, I'D. C., WithOut
Change of Cars.


Change of Cars.
For the better accommodation of all
who desire to visit Washington on the
OCCASION of the coming Inauguration
(March 4th), the Pittsburgh & Yves.
tern r. r., Lessee of P, c. & T. R. r.
will on March Srd run two day coach
es in train No. 5 through to Washing.
ton without change, connection being
made over the Junction Railroad at
Pittsburgh with the B. & o. Night
Express, reaching Washington at 100
following morning.
For rates, time of trains, etc., call on
nearest P. &. w r. r, Agent.
T.. w. BASSETT,
Asst Gen. Pass. Agt.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-02-26
AN exchange very aptly remarks

AN exchange very aptly remarks ::
= Ii an editor Omits anything. he il
lazy. If he speaks of things AS they
are, people are mad. If he smooths
down the rough points, he is bribed.
If he calls things by their proper
names. he is unfit for the position of
an editor. If he does not furnish his
readers with jokes, he is a mullet. II
he does, he Is a rattlehead. lacking sta.
bility. If he condemns the wrong,
he is good fellow, but lacks discre.
tion.. If he lets wrongs and injuries
60 unmentioned, he is a coward. II
he indulges in personalities, he il 9
blackguard. II he does not, his pspel
10 dull and ipsipid,"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-02-26
Administrators Sale.

The uhdcrsi gned " i'll offer for sale ut public
auction, at the la'c residence of Moses Ear,
dc ceased two ana one-hlii miles north OF Et-
inburg Center on
SATt GDAI, MARCH 4, 1888,
Commencing Ht1" O'Clock IL IN the goods aud
cnaItels oI said deceased, consisting in part ~
Two good Work Horses, Cows. II Ewes two
icgs twO-hOTse Wagon ! one horse Wagon
l Express Wagon; Top Buggy. nearly new
Moving Machine ! " Rrel Horse Rake one
half interest in Grain DrrII pragS. Plows
about thre1 tons nf ii iy, one stack OF W heal
Straw about - bushels OF Wheat, IS bus heI- oi
Oat. - bushels al Corn ia ear. about =. acres
oil Wheat on the ground. and many other arti
clrs not herein mru; ;iUncd.
TERMSOF SALE:-furcha>e- amounting tt
g. or less. tn he paid in cH h; above that SUM
u credit vi six months viii be given Un note:
with two good Snrrtirs
TuOS II. CLARk AdmET.
z. II. BEAN. AuctiOneer
Eiinburg. February VI. 1856.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-02-26
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PARIS
M EANDERER

Correspondence.
Mrs. Thos. George, Sr., is recovering
from her fall
Mr.. Wm Thomas is confined to his
room with erysipelas.
J. T. Thomas intends to erect fine
horse barn this Spring.
J b. Williams will erect dwelling
house at Newport.
The Congregational Church is to be
moved to Newport, having purchased
one-half acre of land of j. B. Will
liams.
The saw mills at Newport are doing
q large business.
The singing class of Paris young
folks will give a concert at the Cengre-
gational Church Friday evening.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-02-26
Never Give Up.

If you are suffering with low and
depressed spirits, loss of appetite, gen.
eral debility, disordered blood, weak
constitution, headache, or any disease
of a bilious nature, by all meanes pro-
cure bottle of Electric Bitters. You
will be surprised to see the rapid inn
provement that will follow; you will
be inspired with new life strength and
activity will return pain and misery
will cease, and henceforth you will re-
joice in the praise of Electric Bitters.
Sold at fifty cents bottle by G. P.
Reed. 5b
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-02-26

Died. at Patio, Iona Co., Mich, Jan.
81, of consumption, Mrs. Harriet A..
Coffin, aged 60 years. The deceased
was sister of Mrs. l.. A. Richards, Of
Kent, and was formerly a resident of
Portage county, having been born i'll
Charlestown and resided for mary
years i'll Rootstow Bulletin.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-02-26

"OpiniOns are but little tbings,"
said John Wesley 1876 years ago. We
think that opinions which are bach ed
by experience are substantial. The
masses who use DR.. Bigelow's Positive
Cure all speak highly of 1t for coughs,
colds, whooping cough, Group, bron-
chitis, asthma, influenza, and all throat
and lung diseases. Its cure is safe,
apeedy and permanent. Price 80 cents
end one dollar; trial bottles free of
Belding & Armstrong.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-02-26

1t is good rule to accept only such
medicines AS have, after long years of
trial, proved worthy of confidence.
This is case where other peoples ex-
periencs may be of great service, and
it has been the experience of thousands
that Ayers Cheary Pectorali is the best
cough medicine ever used.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-02-26
DIR. Ellis and Bible Wine.

Alfred Speer has large vineyards
near Passaic, N. j., is extensively en-
gagged in preserving Unfermented
Grape Juice for Communion purposes,
DIR. John Ellis, who has written several
works on Bible wine distilled and
condensed about one third of the CON
tents of the retOrt. The distilled had
neither the smell nor taste of alcohol,
nor did the chemical tests Indicate ANY.
ACCORDING to the Bankers Maya
zine there were 12l bank failures in
the United States last year OF this
number eleven were national, seventy.
seven private, twenty-five State and
eleven savings banks. Nineteen of
these failures are traeeable to the fraud
of bank officers, twenty-five resulted
from unfortunate operations in stocks.
and sixty-seven, or more than one half
of them, were due, either directly or
indirectly, to some form of speeula.
ltien,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-02-26
Times Of Holding Court
In the Seventh judicial Circuit
of the State of Ohio, tor the
Year of 1885.

D,,p or,rC ou, nu,n
Il vi
- V1 .na1I guy " us VI ~
the wear Iss5 ne liked rs follows, to wit:
CARROIIUpJTSTY
On the AL ,lav of March and
On the 20Sh day Of October.
t,OIIrMRI HAMA COJNTN
IN tho ,o,b d,v of Mar,b anil
On the 23i day of October
PoRrAEECuUNTY
on the 18th day of March. and
ON the 10th day oil November
MAUoNISG COIrNTY.
IN the ITih day Of Novenber
.s,rr&pr, rnI-Nr-
On th, 18th dtv Of Seut,mbar-
-, ,,Ir>,,.x-
LAM Wv
On the a1st day of April, and
On the ?9Sh dly of October.
SI-tTr1 ,,nI-STN
"ca O"a
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-02-26

THE MIND CURE AND SCIENCE OF
LIFE is published ON the seco, d Sat.
urday in each month. at 425 West
Madison street, Chicago, by A. J..
Swartz, editor and publisher. Sub
scriptions in advance, one year. ST; six
months. so cts; single copy 10 cts.;
specimen copies four cents.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-02-26

See q woman in another column,
near Speer's Vineyards picking grapes
from which Speer's Port Grape Wine
10 made. that is so highly esteemed by
the medical profession, for the use of
invali.is, weakly persons and the aged.
Sold by Druggists.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-02-26
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The BEST SALvB in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum,
fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chill
blaine, corns, and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures piles. 1t is guar.
Anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by G. p. Reed, Ravenns
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-02-26

The Universalist Aid Society will
hold Dime Social on Tuesday eve
ming. March ), 1855, at the residence
of Mr.. Henry F. Carls, West Main
Street. A pleasant occasion is antici.
pated. All are cordially invited.
Mrs. A. Wilson, Pres.
Mrs. l.. A. Parsons, sec.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-02-26
n. Y. l.. e. & w. II. r..

Trains ON the New York. Lake Erie 4 Wes-
tern Il, X. leave Ravenna IS follows (standard
me):
SONG EAsr-No. 10, .: 50 q. m; No. Q, IL ; 50 a.
IN No. 4, 8: :4s p. m. No. 8. 10 IT night.
GOIss wEsr-No. /, sos 3. M; No. Z, 1857 q.
m; No. 3. II: 50 a. M; No. 3, s: 80 p. m; No.
7goes to Akron; No . comes from Akron.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-02-26

Musical Goods just Received.
Violins, Guitars, Accordeons, Har'
menicas, Banjos and Bows. A fine
line of all kinds of strings and trim
mings. Lowest price of any house in
the State, quality considered.
DEWEY & WETZEL,
The Ravenna Jewellers. One door
East of Post Office.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-02-26
THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.
THURSDAY. FEB. go. 1855
MAPLE GROVE CEMETERY.
Winter Ttmd Table, fss4-s.

WiHter TfNld Table, fsS4-5.
Gates open at O'Clock A. NJ; close at Z P. NJ.
Bell will be rung ten minutes before closing. as
notice to carriages to i.sve the grounds.
Sunday Time Table.
Gates open at O'Clock A. NJ; close at 4P. N.
PHiIIO J.. KING. SEXTON.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-02-26
MARRIED

BARD-CIAPM Fchrurrv 2>nd. 1895, hy
Rev. Andrew Wilson. at his residence. Mr.
Frank r. Bard and Miss Nellie yhal man.
both Of Brimie.i.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-02-26
EnbrOiderieS.

The finest, largest and cheapest lot
ever had. Please call and see them.
! n. CoNvEksE 4 SON.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-02-26

Valuable Property
FOR SALE!

nNE of the most pleasant residences Ia Ra.
~ VIENNA, situate on North Chestnut Street
GOOD Brick HoRse, containing nine rooms
SIX closets. and pantry. Good high. dry cellar
under whole house.
Good Frame Barn. Plenty of Water, Seven
and three-fourth acres of land, Over twenty
bearing Apple Trees OF choice irnit Plenty OF
CIR Ipes. Small Fruit and Shrubbery.
The above property Vt ill be sold cheap. aQ
paid down. The balance in ten annual pay
ments, if desired.
e. TwITT
Ravenna October AZ 1874 s44
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-02-26

a weeks illness.
"Only Woman's Heart" drew a
fair audience at the Opera House last
Thursday night, but there should have
been . larger attendance, for it is
among the best dramas put upon the
stage, and was rendered in an admira-
BILE manner.
The New Lisbon Buckeye State
wants to know "if prayer on for
NAL occasion is read from a printed
slip and typographical error COM
pletels ruins the proper sense, will
Providence receive the petition as read
or as originally written ?"
Mrs, DIR. G. L. Belden is very low
with dropsy, at the family residence
on King street, and we regret to learn
there is little hope of recovery. Her
sister, Mrs. Squires, of Oberlin, who
has been with her for the past three
weeks, went home on Monday, but
expects to return soon.
Vanity Fair: As far as gayety and
fastivity IN fashionable society gn
there Is nothing to indicate the pr
vailing complaint Of money scarcity
The balls, parties and receptions are al
numerous and apparently as elaborate
as in seasons when stocks were up anG
cash abundant.
TheSslvation Army people wake the
echoes of the woods around by beating
q bass drum and tamborine at thei
evening parades. They seem to ac
upon the theory that where there Il
the most noise there Is the most reli
gion. for there certainly Is little maai
IN these Instruments.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-08-20
A Campaign Secret Given away.

In the campaign of 1884 the two can
dldateS for governor in a "pivota''
Western State arranged for a series of
joint discussion. Both men were popu-
lar, both OF rine appearance and were so
well matched in mental force and as
orators that the contest between them
promised to be a magnificent one. For
several weeks the scales balanced even
ly.
But day the brilliant Republican
candidate came up ailing. He seemed
overcome and spoke %laoorediy. The
next day he was even less effective.
Later he was compelled to ask his op-
ponent for a postponement of certain
appointments, which was granted. Be-
fore the campaign ended he had aban-
doned the field altogether.
Meantime the Democratic candidate
continued his canvass, seeming to grow
stronger, cheerier and more effective
with each succeeding week. He was
elected. One evening in December
while entertaining several gentlemen he
said:
Il will tell you a campaign secret
which gave me the e~lestion. With the
opening of my campaign | began caring
for my liver. | knew that a disordere2
or torpid liver meant dullness and pos
sible sickness. took something every
day. When my opponent began failing
I knew his trouble to be his liver and
felt like prescribing for him, but fear
ed if | did so he might beat me! l grew
stronger as the campaign progressed,
often making two speeches a day.
Even my voice, to my surprise, did not
fail me once. All because Warmers
safe cure kept me in A / trim" Elk
Governor Jacob of Kentucky also made
a campaign tour under precisely similar
circumstances and says he kept up I'M
der the %exhaurting strain by use of the
same means. Rochester Union.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-08-20
A Scintillating Ghost.

Three years ago Albert Handy, Of
Hessyille. about six miles south OF Fort
Plain, committed suicide by hanging
himself to a rafter in a hop-house. The
cause of his act could not be ascer-
tanned, but it was thought he vas de-
mented b~yreason Of domestic %infelicity.
Since then rumbdng noises have come
from the building, the blinds and doors
opeu and slam shut, and at times q
Pickering light has been seen in the
structure. At other times a strange
apparition has been seen about the
building. but when approached it
would disappear in a flicker. Tho
place Of his burial is two miles distant
from the family residence, and a light
has often been seen to 90 from the
graveyard toward the building, travel
Ing hear the ground and ascending
like a lightning ball, emitting scintilla,
tions until nearly out Of sight. The
strange phenomenon has been
thoroughly investigated by the neigh
bors, bat no explanation can be given.
Many fear 70 20 ou nights because of
the spectre. The widow Is still living
upon the premises. ~ albany Journal.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-08-20

Its author had acted upon the old idea
that a story should simply be a story
nothing more, nothing less. He dem
onstrated that it needed nothing but
power and feeling TO make it take hold
on its readers.
These two books brought gold and
honor to their author, and opened the
way for future achievements in tie
fields he had long hungered to enter.
Then, just rs he had fairly begun to
breathe the air of his dreams, he died.
Close attention 10 his work left him cx-
hausted. Seeking recreation and rest.
he went to Rome, and there probably
contracted the malaria which culminat-
ed in typhoid fever at Monaco, and
ended his life.
We, who see only that part of life
which begins and ends here, look upon
a sudden looping off like this with sad
ness. 1t strikes us with mouruful per-
plexity. Yet, it has been said, that
some time we shall know that every
life is complete. The symmetry and
perfection of human endeavor are hid
den from Il finite eyes, but they may
be there. 1t cannot be that all human
endeayor is empty and unrewarded.
Even what locks so to us may else
where have its full fruition, its long
day of joy. The soul, that mysterious
star of our life, which ''cometh from
affair." turns its back upou the prizes
81 the world that it may win greater
INT in better countries.
Death, the ancient mystery, hides
many a perfected dream beneath a
coffin lid. Indeed, we may one day
learn that he is kindest to those whose
eyes he closes while life is still bright
to them. They who pass out of the
contest before they are wounded are
doubtless the most blessed. Yet we
are so untaught in wisdom that we be-
stow upon them pity and lamentations
instead of fluctuations. We speak of
the sadness of a life ended when its de-
sires were beginning to be realized.
We forget that all honors are short
lived, that fame is q breath which an
adverse wind may diqsipate; that fair
prospects may end in fierce storms;
that JOY may come with the morning
and sorrow intrude at night; that hope,
health, happiness, all the sweet-yoiced
angels who walk with us here from
time to time, have wings and fly away
itfully, whispering never a word of
their return.
Remembering how difficult it is to
live, we should lay a flower upon the
grave of Hugh Conway with a smile.
The pen dropped from his hand when
it had but begun to show its power;
yet, who shall dare to say he lost by
the change? Man is, indeed, of few
days upon the earth, and those days
are filed with what seem vain imagin-
ings, futile striyings:
Here sits he. shaping wings TO fly,
His heart forebodes a mystery;
Tie names the name eternity"
-Gertrade Garrison, iB Frankford
Herald.