The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-08-26

Prof. D. D. Pickett returned from
his western trip Wednesday evening
of last week.
Cider mill are preparing for big
run this fall. New cider has already
found its way to market.
Auditor LeGrand A. Olin has been
confined to his house since Monday
night with a severe attack of conges-
ton of the liver.
Messrs. Solomon F. and Philo Finch
father and brother of Mrs. E. F. Doty,
are making a visit. Their pres ent
home is Lebanon. Warren county.
The Portage and Summit County
Pioneer Association hold their Annual
meeting at Kent's Grove, in Kent,
next Thursday, Sept. End.
The kitefying fever has again struck
the Ravenna small boy, and the cry,
"run!" "let out more string !" can be
heard in every direction.
Last Wednesday evening Bierce
Camp, Sons of Veterans, surrendered
their charter and disbanded, owing to
lack of interest and support.
The meeting of the Geauga Lake
Pioneer Association held on Wednes.
day of last week, was well attended
and a very interesting affair through.
out.
Rev. G. A. Stone returned on Thurs
day night from his California trip.
Mrs. Stone will remain for some time
on the Pacific coast, for the benefit OF
her health.
Remember the HighlandU U Mon Fair
takes place at Garrettsville September
9th, 7th, sth and 9th. No better oil
more interesting Fair will be held in
this vicinity.
The oyster season opens next Mon.
day, Sept. 1st. The fact that the lettel
IT" is used in spelling September il
supposed to have great deal to do il
making the bivalves wholesome.
The 41st Annual Fair of the Trum
bull Co. Agricultural Society take:
place Sept. 9th, 10th and 18th. w,
acknowledge the receipt of compli
mentaries.
1. II. Phelps, Esq, returned on Fri
day last from business trip to Iowa
On his way home he stopped a shor
time in Chicago and was present ant
listened to part of the arguments il
the Anarchists trial.
The Patterson House" was opene,
to the public on Monday morning
having been thoroughly refitted an,
refurnished. Mr.. Patterson is pop
ular hotel man, and will do his best t
please his guests.
Cal. McManus and Dave Day, in
two days fishing trip, last week, a
Muddy lake, caught thirty black bass
ranging from two to four and a-hal
pounds in weight. The best catch re
ported this season.
The remains of Norris Watrous, {
Elmira, N. Y, were placed in tn
vault at Maple Grove Cemetery o
Tuesday last. Mr.. Watrous was
former resident of Charlestown, I
which place the remains will be take
for burial.
The Commissioners finished hearin
the testimony and arguments in th
Mantua Station incorporation case o
Thursday last. Their decision was r,
served till their next regular session
which occurs the first week in Sel
tember.
The First National Bank of tn
place have just put water pipes in the
building. It is understood 1t is not
be used for watering the stock :"
the institution. neither will it furnis
the motive power to run the machin
ry of the same.
Cresset Lodge, No. 225, knights
Pythias, was organized in Rsvenn
the installstiOn ceremonies of whit
: were attended by large number
l Knights from ether places, on Tue
7 day evening. A banquet was serv,
at the Patterson House.
Mr.. Ed. Gilbert, former Ravenl
boy, made us a pleasant call on Tue
day. 1t is his first visit to his old hon
+, since he left it nineteen years ago, al
u he finds the place considerably chan
o ed in that time. He is engaged
y business at Owasso, Mich.
% The Minstrel Co. advertised to p,
:. form at the Opera House last Frid
d night, failed to put in an appearan'
IS Mr.. Reed received dispatch from t
t, manager. saying that lowing to t
IL extreme heat" the engagement wor
ts be cancelled. Several parties arou
d town having bills against the compa
Is thought it was quite cold day"
The Washington Fishing Club
, Pittsburg. is camping at Sandy La
This club is composed of members
the Washington Infantry an old n
itary organization, of Pittsburg. Fl
or Lieut, A. P. Shannon is looking al
n, the welfare of the boys. Mr.. Ha
IL Davis and Mr.. Adam Lynn, sons
g, law of Mr.. A. B. Hartle, are with
r. boys, and Mr.. Hartle is doing all
or can to make it pleasant for the Cl
er and the boys are enjoying themsel
IA hugely.