The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1886-07-08

| roof of the residence occupied by Il. j.
Riddle, on South Walnut street. An
alarm was given, and the Fire De-
partment turned out in quick time,
but the "bucket brigade" did such
effective service that the fire was ex-
tinguished before the firemen reached
the scene. Damage very slight.
The 10th anniversary of our Ma
tional Independence was not observed
in Ravenna with any pomp or parade,
The business places were closed at 10
a. M. on Monday and the town soon
assumed Sunday aspect, the quiet
being broken only by the occasional
swapping of firecrackers. During the
the street were treated with an exhi-
bition by the hose company.
A barn and its contents, belonging
to J. II, Keller, about one mile west
of Windham Center, was destroyed
by fire on Sunday last. The fire was
started by boy, who was firing per-
cussions, such as are used in toy pistols,
placing it upon a stone he struck it
with another, pieces flew to straw
stack, setting it on fire. and from that
it was communicated to the barn. The
loss is estimated at ST. 500 insured for
5000.
Information has been received by
the Trustees of the Water Works that
q number of citizens taking water are
using the same in violation of the
rules as contained in the book of Reg
ulations. The Trustees have no dis
position to limit the quantity of water
used, but insist that takers shall COM
ply with the regulations. Those not
in possession of book should obtain
one (free) at the office of the Secretary
and become posted therein.
The entertainment given in the
Congregational Church on Thursday
evening last, for the benefit of Oak
wood Chapel Sunday School, was
worthy of a better patronage than it
received. The varied program. con-
sisting of music, recitations. &C., was
well executed, the singing Of Mrs.
Kate Morgan and Miss Lena Gretzin-
ger being remarkably fine. The gross
receipts were something over $13.
List of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Ravenna, O., July 9th, 1886.
DR.. E. w. Hill, r. J. Kelley, Miss
Louisa Knapp, Mr.. F. Yulius Lubens,
Mrs. M. E. Mills, Mrs. Verna l..
Rhinehart, Mr.. d. F. Rickard, Mr..
Charles Weaver, Mrs. Harriet Wal
rath, Mr.. F. T. Wright, Mr.. Whittle-
sey.
w. g. Gibbons has bought the inter
est of J. F. Armstrong in the firm of
Belding & Armstrong, druggists. The
firm will hereafter be known as Bel
ding & Gibbons. Mr.. G. has many
friends here who wish him abundant
success in his new business. Mr.. Bel
ding is known to nearly every one in
the county, and there are few who de
not like to deal with him. There is
no reason why the new firm will not
be as prosperout as the old one has
been in the past.
The marriage of Mr.. A, M. Gagnon
and Miss M. Ada Sadler is announced
for this wednesday, evening, at the
residence of Mr.. Geo. l.. King, on
Cleyeland Avenue. Immediately after
the. ceremonies they will repair to their
residence on South Chestnut street,
May their future be as full of sunshine
as the day on which they were wed.
P. S.-Callers will (probablyJ be re-
ceived as follows: Thursday, Sewing
Machine agents, Friday, Organ and
Piano agents Qimited, Saturday,
Agents for Washing Machines, Carpet
stretchers, Clothes frames, Churns.
Pictures, Bible Agents and Tract Ped
dlers.