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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-21
GARRETTsVILLE.

Correspondence
The case of Ohio VS. John Lambo.
charged with setting gill net "against
the peace and dignity" &c, has been
dismissed.
A number of our citizens have de
clared their intent ton to go to Ravenna
July 4th, to witness the grand celebra-
ton advertised by that city.
1. II. Phelps Esq, wss in town
Wedne sday.
Corporation bonds to the extent of
$4,000 were sold on Saturday la st.
They commanded a premium of S464
and bear 6 per cent. interest. They
were issued for the proposed new city
hall, and were bid in by j. s. Tilden,
of this village.
One of the neatest and ts stiest pro
grams ever printed in Portage county
was the one ordered of the Item Print
ing Co. by the Hesperian Society ol
Hiram. It Was fine work of art.
The street sprinkler is the coolies;
man in town. The only time he gets
excited is when 1t rains.
Spssmodio reports of Clinton All
Line projects continue to be heard La
the meantime the Erie double track is
booming.
Hunters and anglers abound in mum
bers sufficient to depopulate forest
field and stream.
A tariff debate between two Hiram
students was announced some tim
ago, but SO far they have failed to crate
Perhaps they might enlighten thu
Chicago delegates. Only few days o
grace intervene.
Republicans here insist that Johl
Sherman will be their party nominee
Democrats are Indifferent in the mat
ter, but enjoy the unes siness existin,
in the ranks of the great and only G. o. p
Our citizens will sadly miss the elec
trio lights. Their superiority owe
gasoline or coal oil will be appreciates
more than ever.
Attendance at the Piram Com
mencement from this place was large
Exercises pronounced more than usu
ally interesting.
Ice cream and soda water victimiz
the human stomach now and viii
probably continue to do so for som
time to come.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-21
A Use for Postal-Cards.

'sThere," said an old gentleman,
transferring bloodstone ring from
the index finger of his left hand to a
less conspicuous place, 1--WE managed
to remember that little errand and the
ring can go back to the right finger. >
I've a better plan than that said a
bvstander when I've something i'm.
portant to do write myself postal
card. My clerks have got used to see-
ing these missives come in addressed
to me in my own hand. Nobody can
read the message, for 1 use rough
sort of short hand known only to my.
self.
When l get to the Office in the
morning with dozen things to dc
there are the postal-cards mailed the
night before to remind me of any mat
ter that / might overlook. The post
Office is great convenience. | know
a man who habitually posts small pack.
ages to his home address simply to
save himself the trouble of cairyine
them uptown. That plan, he says, is
cheaper and safer than using mes.
senger service. .n-Nea0 York Press.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-21

On Monday last meeting was held
to make arrangements for a public
meeting to promote the interests of the
American Bible Society.
Cn Sunday evening, July 1st, in the
Congregational Church of Ravenna, a
Union meeting of all the Protestant
Churches of Ravenna, will be held,
presided over by the local vice presi-
dent, DIR. A. w. Alcorn.
Three 10 minute speeches will be
made, setting forth, lst. the origin.
history and workings of the parent
Society; End, Its relation to the evan
gelization of the United States 8rd,
Its relation to the evangelization of the
world. A brief financial report by the
Treasurer, Mr.. A. B. Griffin.
A collection will be taken up for the
benefit of the Bible cause.
All lovers of this noble cause are in
Vited to rally to make this meeting q
worthy success. -
W. Lucas Co. Pres.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-21
Cuban Hotel Life,

Only two meals day are served al
Cuban hotels. They live much as
some people doin some parts of France
and Switzerland. You take an orange
or two, with cup of coffee and roll,
in the early morning; liberal break
fast in courses is served at eleven
O'Clock and a ceremonious dinner at
four or5 O'Clock in the afternoon. The
mode of living is admirably suited to
the climate, and you fall in with the
custom and like it at once. =
The breakfast opens with small
olives and fresh radishes served in the
same dish; the next course is fish, then
eggs, meat, etc. You are not asked
what you prefer, but each course is set
before you and you partake of it or
not. Instead of beginning with fruit
the Cuban breakfast ends with it
pineapples cut from the stalk the same
morning, freshly picked sapodilas, q
faint and rather over-sweet morsel
with oranges ad Ebitum,-Neao York
Home journal,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-21
Don't Experiment,

You cannot afford to waste time in
experimenting when your lungs are
in danger. Consumption always seems
ut first only a cold. Do not permit
any dealer to impose upon you with
some cheap imitation of DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, colds
aud coughs. but be sure you get the
genuine. Because he can make more
profit he may tell you he has some
thing just as good, or just the same.
Don't be deceived, but insist upon
getting DIR. Kings New Discovery,
which is guaranteed to give relief in
all throat, lung, and chest affections.
Trial bottles free, at G.. P. Reeds drug
store.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-21

THAT high tariff does not prott CT
the wages of our laborers is proved by
the fact that while the tariff remains
the same, the wages of the laborers
are frequently reduced 10 to Is per
cent. on weeks notice. This being
the case, the laborer is more interested
to buy the most for his wages when he
knows how f1uctuating and insecure
they are. AS the wages of laborers do
not depend upon high tariff. but on
the supply and demand for The goods
they make, the real friend to the Is
borer. the one who really gives him
protection, is the statesman of enlarg-
ed views. who lessons his taxes and
reduces the cost of his rent, coal, food
and clothing.-[Coshocton Democrat.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-21
SHALERSvILLE.

Correspondence.
The entertainment given by the
Olive Branch Society was a complete
success. The literary exercises were
well rendered, and interspersed with
excellent vocal and instrumental mu-
sic. Time does not permit us to par
ticulariz5. The receipts, together with
individual subscriptions, leave about
$50 in the treasury. Thanks to our
many friends for their generous pat
ronage and kind assistance. To the
ladies are we especially grateful for
bountiful supply of beautiful flowers.
Children's day was observed at the
Church with appropriate exercises
last Sabbath The performances were
we'll rendered and were creditable to
both teachers and pupils of the Sunday
School.
Late rains have done great deal of
good here and the farmers faces wear
smiles of satisfaction.
We met a small but merry process.
ion of people last Saturday, and had
just got the foundation of q wedding
notice formed in our mind, when q
friend kicked it all over by telling us
the party above mentioned were on
their way to attend the Nelson free
fair. PHGBE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-21
Grange Meeting.

The Kavenna Grange holds open
meetings at the homes of its members
once a month during the summer.
The first one for this Sc on was held
on Saturday, the 10th inst, at the
pleasant home of Mr.. and Mrs. II. h.
Thompson, in Shs ersville. The day
was lovely one, and our hOspitable
friends were permitted to welcome
about sixty people, consisting of mem
bers of the order with their families,
their friends and neighbors. The fore
part of the day was spent in friendly
greetings and conversation. At noon
the tables were spread, the we'll filled
baskets were brought forth and an ex
cellent dinner enjoyed by all. At its
close program of literary exercises
was presented. Th consisted of es-
says, recitations and select readings.
interspersed with music. singing by
Mrs Parker, Mrs. Thompson and Miss
Ethel Thompson, accompanied by Mr..
Crawford at the organ and Mr.. Thomp-
som with the violin, did much to en-
liven the occasion. Mr.. Frank Ford
made SOME very appropriate remarks
relative TO Grange work and kindred
subjec. s. The day was much enjoyed
by all present. S.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-21

lady in charge of the house, was con.
siderably shocked. but she says it is
no use trying to scare her in that way.
Mrs. Satterly. n the south part Of
Troy, during the storm went to put out
a pan to catch some rain water, and re-
ceived stroke of electricity, which
rendered her unconscious for some
time. Her har : were badly blistered.
Mr.. Sheffletou. who ives at the foot
of the North i'll, in the Yolug's house
tied y horse, attached to q wagon, to
a tree, during the storm, the animal
was frightened {. by the terrific thunder
and ran away, breaking harness and
wagon c0n- derably 81.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-21

A REPORTER who attended the fu-
neral of Mrs Garfield, the mother of
the dead President, at Mentor, ls st
winter, was surprised Ou a recent visit
to Lake View Cemetery at not being
able to recognize the elegant black
cloth casket in which the remains
were encased. A little inquiry elected
the fact that the body OF the mother
of the martyred President had been
transferred to metallic cosket. When
Mrs. James A. Garfield arrived from
Europe the remains were taken to the
establish hment of Hogan & Harris, EN-
balmed, and placed in a ca sket which
is indestructlble. This was all done
very quietiy.-[C Cleveland Leader.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-21

FACTS ABOUT THE BIBLE: Verses
in the Old Testament, 23,Al; verses
in the New Testament. 1859; letters
in the New Testament, s3S, 1920; chap
ters in the Old Testament, 629; letters
in the Old Testament, 2. .72s, 100: chap
ters in the New Testament, 260. The
work Jehovah" occurs 6,Ss5 times !;
the middle book of the Old Testament
is Proverbs; the middle chapter of the
Old Testament is Job xxx the mid
die verse of the New Testament is
Acts xii, IL; the shortest verse in
the New Testament is John XII. IS; the
longest verse in the Old Testament is
Esther viii, 8.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-21

DUBOIS, Pa, was nearly swept away
by fire, Monday. The flames spread
over an area one mile in length and a
half mile in breadth. The loss Is es-
timated from $5.OO,O00 to 81 900 900
The majority of the 1000 Inhabitants
are homeless, SO complete was the fire
hefd's work.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-21
THE FINE STALLION,
BRILLIANT FRANK!

BRILLIAN FRANK is years old jet black
stands l6 hands high, and weighs 1909 lhs. Has
excellent style, fue head and ears, good run
ming back. nice name and tail, clean fiat legs,
and is a splendid horse to breed to for Farm
Roau purposes. as ne now shows colts that for
size and style cannot be surpassed.
Beginning May this horse may be found
every day of the week at owners stable, three
lies southwest of Ravenna Village, at Mud
dy Lake.
I0E:-BRILLIANr FRANK was
sirei by the we'll known Percheron Stallion,
FRANK. owned by s. Craig; he by John a I'm
stead's full blooded Percheron stallion i'm port
ed direct from France.
The dam of Craig's Frank was sired bv the
well known KENTUCKY ePLENDOR, Canadian
horse who had good record as a trotter Bril-
liam Franks dam was a Morgan mare
TERhs-Sing.e Leap. 81 Ol
To Insure q colt to stand up and
suSA oU
The bestOf care will be taken, but no respon
sibility for accidents.
nj. EICHLER. Owner and Keeper,
10l7 Ravenna, Ohio.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-21

The Emperor of Germany died at IL
O'Clock Friday morning, the 18th inst.
Germany mourns a loved ruler, one
from whom her people had much to
hope as being in sympathy with liber-
al concessions looking to their freedom
from extreme military despotism.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-21
Fourth of July Excursion Rates

Fourth of July Excursion Rates.
Excursion Tickets will be sold be
tween all ticket stations on the Penn
sylvania Lines west of Pittsburgh, on
July Sd and 4th, good to return until
July 7th, inclusive, at one fare for the
round trip. No Excursion Tickets
will be sold to adults for less than
twenty five cents, nor to children for
less than fifteen cents.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-21

The will of a French advocate con-
tains the following bequest: Il give
100000 francs to the local mad-house.
1 got this money out of those who pass
ed their lives in litigation; in bequeath-
ing it for the use of lunatics l only
make restitution" which to say the
least of it, was rather rough on his
clients.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-21
4th of ,July. 1888.

The several Posts of the g. A. R.,
and all ex-soldiers and sailors, and
citizens of Portage county, are cordial.
ly invited to assemble at the County
Seat and enjoy an old fashioned 4th of
July. A regular army dinner will be
served free to all ex soldiers and sailors
and their families.
ByOrder of Com
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-21

AS WE go to press the Chicago rabble
is still crying itself hoarse in endeavor
TO unite the wrangling factions upon
some one of the many favorite sons"
whose claims are being pressed as the
standard bearers of the bloody shirt
ensign. The banner of the Plumed
Knight seems to have caught the
wind blowing from all points of the
compass, which promises cyclonic eff
fects in its whirl enveloping all other
favOrite sons"' with an eye on the
coveted honor" la the meantime,
the friends of Sherman are thawing
into something of perspiration over
the chances of Ohio's tavorite son.n
John c. Beatty sends the latest in a
dispatch to this city, which says "Sher-
man is the coming man." So mote it
be.
! THE Democratic National Conven-
ton renominated Grover Cleveland
for President, by scclamation, and
Allen G. Thurman, Vice President
The venerable ex. Senator, now in his
18th year, is one of the most promi.
nent Democrats in the United States
and has been a candidate for the Pres
idency several times. 1t is strong
ticket, and whoever the Republicans
may nominate, the coming contest
will be a close one, with the chances
in favor of the Democrats.-[Garre
willie Journal.
Level headed you are. brother Webb
Notwithstanding your G. O. p. affinity
THE much talked of double matt i
monial alliance took place at the Gar
field homeste in Mentor. Thursday
the l4th inst. The wedding was 1
private one, only abont one hundred
intimate friends of the families inter
ested being present, among whom
were ex-President Hayes aud wife
There were guests nom Chica go, New
York, Washington, Cleveland, anG
other points. The wedding took place
in the library, an l. shaped room
which wss beautifully decorated will
Marechal Neil, Pearl, LaFrance ant
Mermit roses, palms, choice ferns ant
petted plants. After the ceremony tw,
hours were spent in fest of wit ant
enjoyment of an elegant repsst. Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Garfield boarded tn
midnight express for a trip to North
ern N. Y. Mr.. and Mrs. Brown re-
mained at Mentor for the night. The.
will visit Mr.. Browns sheep ranch il
Kansas, and then sail for Europe
where the groom will continue hi
scientific studies and his bride com
plete her musical education.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-21
Table Linen,

A new stock, look at our red border
all linen table cloth at 25 cents yard,
and Turkey red at 80 cents.
N, CoNvKRsE & Son.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-21
Notice to Builders.

TNHE Board of Education of Mantua Town
L ship. Portage county. Ohin. will receive
scaled proposals at the office of the Township
Clerk. until II o'clock noon, June d 1888 fol
furnishing materials and building a school house
in Sub-District No. |. Plans and specifications
can be seen at said Office.
Said proposals in all respects to conform to
Section 1888 of the Revised Statutes of Ohio.
The Board reserve the right to reject any or all
bids
By order of the Board.
d. A. PLUM, Clerk
Mantua. May q. 1888. iO3O-4w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-21
For President.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
For Vice President,
ALLEN G. THURMA
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

SECRETARY OF STATE,
Hon. BOSTON G. YOUNG. of Marion.
SUPREME JUDGE.
Hon. LYMAN r. GRITCHFIELD. of Holmes.
MEMBER BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
Hon. JAMES X. EMMITT. of Pike.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-21

The Press for $3.50 q Year,
GdVGssce.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-16
How the Window smashers Work.

Breaking store windows for the purpose of
robbery has been reduced to system of
which few people are aware. 1t is a bold
piece of work and requires man of nerve.
The old method was to smear molasses or
wax on the window pane, cover it with paper
and force in the glass. The sticking material
prevented the pieces from falling and making
noise. The large plate glass windows now
in universal use necessitate another mode of
breaking. The sharp end of three cornered
file is inserted between the woodwork and the
lower end of the pane, and aquck turn of the
file splits the glass. The broken piece Is
quickly pried out without much noise Some
window smashers carry an iron plate having
q handle like shield on one side and sharp
projecting iron rod on the other This is
pushed against the window, breaks in the
glass and leaves an opening large enough to
secure good grip at the contents exposed for
show-Chcago Times.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-16

There has lately been good deal of com
plant about the mode of burial in Jewish
cemetery on Long Island. The complaint is
that in many cases no collins are used The
body is brought to the grave in a box, which
is opened beside the grave and the body taken
out. The box is then taken apart and some
of the boards put into the grave. The body
is then placed on these, the other boards laid
over it, and the grave filled up This kind
of burial is said TO be "scandalouS,n and also
highly Objectionable in sanitary sense, and
quite fuss is made about it In the neighbor-
hood of the cemetery in question.
Very well But at the very time the fuss
Is going on and getting into the papers, a
meeting OF churchmen Is held in New York
to urge burial reform very closely re-
semhling the condemned custom in the Jew
ish cemetery Dr. Huntington, pastor of
Grace church, presided at the meeting, and
several other Episcopal clergymen were
present The practice OF Inciosing tine dead
in tight collins or caskets, and then inclosing
these in strong boxes was declared TO be bad
in every way, as ii arrests the quick decay
which the great chemist, Nature, intends
shall take place. One of the speakers, de
scribing funeral customs, said that until the
time of Charles II cofins were unknown.
Bodies were laid on planlls, with a turf at
the mead and foot and the grave then closed
over them. So there does not seem TO be
anything very shocking i'll the custom at that
Jewish cemetery, after ali 1t is an old
English custom, rather than a barbarous one
peculiar to the poorer Polish Jews. And, in,
stead of being bad in a sanitary way, the
clergymen appear to think it much better
than ours-New York Cor Detroit FIRES
Press
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-16

The story is told Of young Boston sales
man, who, going to the mountains, found
there magnet so strong that he lost account
of time, and at length was unable TO re-
concile the expenses of his prolonged stay
with the sum total of funds at his disposal.
Then again, were he obliged to leave his
trunk behind as security for the balance due,
he would arrive in the city with ward
robe almost as depleted as was that of the
famous Flora McF1imsy, and the small
amount he would be able to set aside from
his moderate weekly salary would be so long
in liquidating his summer debt that his case
was a desperate one, especially as he was a
great dresser. To get the trunk from the
house without attracting attention, and con-
sequently preventing an embarrassing scene,
was an impoSsibility; to do without the con
tents of the trunk appeared equally impos-
sible. He was perfectly honest in his intent
| to square his account at the earliest mo-
ment, but the dreaded interval that must
elapse was too fearful to contemplate, with
| the prospect of his well selected wardrobe
about hundred miles away.
| A bright idea entered his mind, affording
| apparently the only way out of the difficulty
He had been frequent sender of souvenirs
| of the mountains to distant friends. He con.
ceived the plan of sending some to his owr
Boston address. Gradually and stealthily he
shipped by piecemeal the contents of hi:
Saratoga, until the latter was very thor
oughly denuded of its chief treasures. A vest
went Bostouward by mail one day, coal
started in the same direction by express tn,
next, and so it continued until the work wa.
completed, the perfuned and gorgeous trunl
receiving as a filling for the void that hae
been made a miscellaneous lot of vegetation
and other stuff, which had 20 be struggled int
his room as stealthily as his clothes had beel
Struggled out The work being completed
the delicate task of interviewing the land
lord, acquainting the latter with the guest
financial embarrassment and Of propitiatin!
him by leaving the trunk as security, wa
finally completed. and the trip made safel,
homeward; but the city holds at least on
returned mountain visitor whose mind is any
thing but easy, and who is practicing tn
most rigid economy that he may cancel hi
indebtness before a suspicious examination
of the t.G- may expose his plan of opers
tions.-LC..o Budget.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-16

nouthful of anything Yea may judge
of the situation of matters when | as
sure you that ! stopped at Forsyth's about
4 O'Clock p. m, after climbing up his
everlasting steps from the bottom of the
falls, and was unable to obtain even cracker
or glass OF water, and this was the case at
Browns also. On the American side, learn
that everything eatable and drinkable was
consumed before one-haf the visitors had OBJ
tanned anything.
$50 well pleased are the people with this
grand and novel aquatic exhibition that
already they are talking about getting up
something more splendid next year In this
the tavern keepers and stage proprietors will
heartily join, as the present frolic has af-
! forded them fine harvest for some time. ~
New York Sun.