The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-05-27

Guardian,vs Mrs. Eliza Skilton, to
annul the marriage contract on the
ground of mental incapacity, Judge
ArreI rendered decision to the effect
that the marriage was valid one, and
plaintiffs petition was dismissed.
Andrew Jennings a sixteen years
old son of DIR. D. r. Jennings, of
Cleveland, O., and schoolmate, Rob-
ert Corlette, made trip to Ravenna
on their bicycles, on Friday last, max
ing distance of 3S miles in five hours,
encountering some very rough roads
in Streetsboro township. They re-
turned home on Monday, in like
| manner.
Hon. E. B. Eshelman, familiarly
known as "Old Figures" is again at
home in the sanctum of the Wayne
County Democrat, having purchased
the interest of l.. Firestone, Esq, in
that paper, and will aid Mr., Gravatt
in maintaining the reputation of that
staunch Democratic journal. Pros
per1Cy aCCenQ tnem.
Schools and Colleges are now making
extensive preparations for Commence
ment exercises, when "On with the
dance,"" Rouse ye Romans" ""Fellow
citizens, let us not retire from this
deep and solemn OCCASION" Give me
liberty or give me DEATH" &C., &C.,
will again be slaughtered, and old
books will be ransacked for original
tender compositions.
About o'clock Monday afternoon
a lively runaway occurred in the alley
between Phenix and Opera blocks. A
horse attached to a sulky started from
Heisler's blacksmith shop and ran
south across Main street, where it be-
came entangled in the harness and
was thrown. 1t was short run but
pieces of the wreck were well dis
tributed along the path. The horse
showed No evidence of injury:
In buying clothing select that which
looks, feels and hangs well. Much
depends upon the fit and "balance"
of a garment. The ct. G. & Co."
clothing is cut from tested patterns,
and it is made up in a strong and neat
manner, in large factory where uni
formity is secured. 1t is the best ready
made clothing made. Try it. All
sizes, styles and qualities. Sold by
John c. Beatty. Ravenna. Read ad
vertisement.
Mrs. Emily Morrison, relict of the
late Alexander Morrison, has procured
of Fl. l.. Osborn and erected ON the
family lot in Maple Grove Cemetery, q
magnificent sarcophagus, being of
Westerly Granite, of elegant design
and symmetrical proportions. On the
plinth is the name A. Morrison, in
base relief letters, the die is adorned
by raised polished panels and four
Grecian columns which sustain the
richly embossed abacus, and the whole
is surmounted by triangular shaped
cap upon which rests q beautifully
wrought emblem of Hope entwined by
vine of ivy immortelle. This tribute
of respect is a masterly specimen OF
workmanship and an ornament
among the many stately monuments
in our beautiful metropolis.
A large picnic-fishing party, com.
posed of men, women and children
from Atwater, visited Twin Lakes on
Friday last. Arriving on the early
morning train, they at once proceeded
| to the first order of misunderstanding,
| which proved a rare success. Then
came very enjoyable part of the pro-
gram, an Atwater dinner, which is,
being Interpreted, "buncum" dinner
and which was vanquished in a man
ner becoming hungry fisherman. A
few speeches were made and
couple of young ladies silently sung
"Two little maids from school are we"
Next in order came boating, bathing,
angling, then the packing up and
bomeward journey, all of which was
highly enjoyed, and about 80 large
/
reward for their labors.
Between and 6 o'clock p. m. on
Saturday last the substantial 40x52 it.
bank barn on the place of Lafayette
Smith, Esq, at Shalersville. was dis
covered to be on fire, and in spite of
the utmost exertions of the neighbors,
was entirely consumed. When first
discovered the fire was in large stack
of straw, but was soon communicated
to the barn. Fortunately the wind
was not blowing toward the other
buildings at the time, and they were
saved from destruction. The loss is
estimated at about 200; insured in
Ohio Farmers for ST. 800. 1t is not
known how the fire originated, but 1t
is surmised that small boys and
matches were the cause.