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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22

w. f. Towns has purchased the
stock and business of Mr.. w. d. Dur
ham and will remove his own stock
to the room in Mechanics block, where
he will carry on the boot and shoe
trade with greatly increased facilities.
E. A. VanNess has sold his stock OF
groceries to J. s. Smith s. Son, and
retired from the grocery trade. He
intends to devote his entire attention
to the drug business and the manufac.
ture of Golden Bitters.
We are informed that Miss Ida
Hitchcock has purchased the property
of the late J. Knight, on South Pros.
pect street, and will build thereon an
elegant and commodious brick resi-
| dence.
One of the large shade trees which
stood just east of the Court House was
removed Tuesday morning, it being
SO close that the roots were crowding
against the foundation wall of the
temple of Justice.
Linus Ely. brother of Ralph Ely, of
this township. died at Pasadena, Cal,
on Saturday last. Deceased was for
many years a prominent business man
of Alliance, and at one time was mayor
of that city.
Mrs. Eliza Garfield was the only
woman who ever saw her son inaugu-
ted President Of the United States, ,and
1t will be remembered that the first act
OF her darlipg Jimmy" after his in
auguration was to impress a kiss upon
the cheek of his pardonably proud
mother.
At q meeting of the Thurman Club
of Portage Co., held at the Office of the
Democratic Press. at 2 p. m. Monday
last, the following named gentlemen
were chosen as delegates to attend the
meeting of the Democratic Clubs of
Ohio, to convene at Columbus on the
2lst inst: Capt. I. F. Wilcox, C. II.
Goldman. G. B. Newton, I. II. Phelps
anu L. L. Sluu9ll.
Last Saturday Mrs Richard Scran-
ton, residing about II miles west of
this city, started to walk to the resi-
dence of her son, G. M. Scranton.
When near the residence of Mr.. Geo.
Harper she was taken with hemor.
rbage. She was taken into the house
where she expired in Few moments.
The deceased was 63 years of age, and
was respected and esteemed by all her
and acquaintances. Her
funeral was held on Monday afternoon,
Rev. Andrew Wilson officiating,
On Tuesday evening Prof. Claypole
gave the opening lecture of the course
in the Universalist Church. His sub.
iect, Natural Gas in Ravenna," was
treated in a plain, familiar, yet thor
oughly scientific manner, and was
very instructive and enjoyable. One
man said it was worth to him three
times the cost of the entire course. |
The second lecture will be given next
evening, by Prof Claypole,
on "How the Earth was made" Don't
fail to hear this.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22

AT the close of the morning sermon
of Rev. Mr.. Meek at the Congregation
al Church last Sabbath, a practical
application was made of the theme of
the Pastors discourse-the duty and
blessed results of giving to the main
tenance and support not only of the
church as medium of Individual and
collective growth and strength in
development of essential and disci,
plined Christian character, but also of
the need and benefit of providing a
suitable house dedicated to worship
and fellowship. Judge Reed, of the
finance committee, stated the needs of
the church to relieve itself of debt
and also of sum to make needed re.
| pairs upon the interior of the eGitice,
| having in contemplation its reseating,
and renovation of its - eloquently tat
tered walls, and other desirable
improvements looking to the comfort
and inviting cheerfulness of the same.
The Judge spoke of the spiritual
health and vigor of the church as an
indication that its financial needs
would be promptly met ,and the sequel
verified his expectations, a sufficient
sum being raised, in connection with
the funds on hand, to cancel the in.
debtedness, leaving surplus as nu.
clsus for fund sufficient to make the
Contemplated improvements,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22
A RECoNsaDEHATEON.
EDITOR DEMOCRATIC PRESS

| EDITOR DEMOCRATIC PRESS:
Are not the reverend gentlemen
whose letter regarding Universalism
lately appeared in the PRESS. laboring
under mistake as to one point in Mr..
Wilson's sermon? They seem to
think he regards the Churches as dying
out; and go into long series of sta
tistics (of the kind so much paraded
and so often answeredD to show that
the contrary is true. But as l read the
sermon it is theology, and not the
churches, which MIR. w. thinks is dy-
ing. And that the churches are in
creasing because th cir theology is dying,
is truth which scores and hundreds
OF good orthodox people admit. They
do not mean that the essential truths
of theology are dying, but that the
grated on inventions of men, which
have for so long time been considered
as of binding Importance, are being
cast aside. 1t is one of the most com.
say: 81 should never have left the
Episcopal, or the Congregational, or
the Methodist church if the clergy
had preached ten or fifteen years sgo
as they preach now," or, Il could not
join this church if I'd got to believe
in Election or Eternal Punishment,
but you can believe what you please
in the churches nova days" If Uni
versalism is asked Where are your
triumphs ?" it has but to point to the |
increased liberalism which is {" in the |
air" of all the religious bodies.
A prominent male member of one of |
the large churches of large city,
lately said in my hearing, /" L do not
believe a single man in that church
believes the doctrines he hears there"
Yet he has no idea of leaving it, be-
cause there Is no pressure upon him
compelling him to do so, az would
once have been the case.
What has your church been doing
all these eighty or hundred years ?"
a Unitarian minister was lately asked
by an orthodox friend. I" Just what
your church and all the churches were
doing in their first so or 100 years."
was. the reply, "getting ourselves sep
arated from the old, finding clearly
our new position, squaring off, settling
down and getting ready to work. The
Unitarian church has more churches
aud more members than the Methodist
had at her age" The good Methodist
editor at first doubted, but afterward
admitted this to be true, and gener-
OusIy added. "every new thing must
have time to get started" "And then,
you know, dear brother" replied the
teacher of liberal views with depre-
eating smile. the party that leads the
Is never crowded"
VERA.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22
SHALERSVILLE.


The Olive Branch had a very inter-
estlng meeting on the evening of the
14th ult. The exercises were wholly
original and were well rendered. The
debate was participated in by several
persons and continued until a late
hour. The Society will meet again on
Wednesday evening, March 30th. The
subject for debate at that time is /:
Resolved, that old bachelors are more
detrimental to society than old maids.
1t is expected that all interested in
s4uestion, and especially in the
work of the Society will be present.
We have a picture gallery on wheels
which will certainly do a rushing bus.
iness if cheap prices will win.
We have measles in nearly every
house in town now. Most cases are
very severe aud some of our people
are having them twice.
Miss frankie Price has returned
from her protracted western visit.
We are sorry our HighSchool was so
called on account of the name having
disturbed two or three chronic grum-
blers, who have seen fit to put their
fault findings in print. Their remarks
show that they know as little about
the school as did Balaan's ass about the
Bible, and we consider their remarks
upon the subject unworthy of any
comment; though the day is soon
coming when perhaps their unjust
slurs may come home to roost. We
quietly bide our time.
Election day will soon be here, and
our political aspirants are battling their
hooks for the official pond. We un-
derstand that vote is to be taken on
Local Option. While we do not favor
either the selling or the drinking Of
spirituous liquors. we should be sorry
to have our hotel closed, as we think 6
well kept public house is valuable
acquisition to any town or township
We think Mr.. Miller has kept as or
derly house as any man can do il
his business. 1t Is unfortunate TO
many (for none more so than himself
that he sells strong drink.
Rollin Cooley has a severe attack o
rheumatism. PHEBE,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22

The second entertainment in the
Home College series, at the M. E.
Church last Wednesday evening was a
most delightful affair. The program
furnished rich variety. The public
would hail with gladness another
Evening with the Poets if that of last
Wednesday evening is sample. The
recitations and music called out rounds
of applause, which was well deserved.
Our space will not permit us to men.
ton the merits of each performer.
Some of them were superior, while all
were elegant numbers.
The last of this present series of very
popular entertainments, will be held
this wednesday, evening, an account
which may be given next week.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22
Don't Experiment.

You cannot afford TO waste time in
experimenting when your lungs are
in danger. Consumption always seems
at 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
and 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 DR.. 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, 1888-03-22
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HIS HONOR,S GUESTS.

Alfred Develin, arrested for intoxi-
cation, plead not guilty, waved exam
ination and gave bond in the sum of
500 for his appearance at the Common
Pleas court.
James Doyle, arrested Saturday for
drunkenness, plead guilty when His
Honor granted him a short interview
on Monday morning. $5 and costs.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22

By request of residents in the sub
urbs and adjacent thereto Of our city,
we publish the following:
Section 1909 authorizes any person
to construct sidewalk on either eide of
ANY public road.
Sec. 1854. Whoever rides, drives,
leads or bitches any horse or other an
imal on such foot. walk or sidewalk,
or in any other way obstructs the same,
or digs up or removes any of the ma.
terial of which the same Is composed,
shall be fined not more than $25 nor
less than SIS, or imprisoned not more
than 10 days, or both.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22

The authorities of Kent have decreed
that all sidewalks hereafter construct
ed in that city shall be of stone, hard
burned brick or tile. In speaking of
wood sidewalks, the Bulletin very
truthfully says that they sre "pest
breeding denominations and injurious
to the public health" Ravenna set a
good example to Kent in the matter OF
water works. and the latter city has
rscipsocatsd in the sidswalk question:
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22
Election Notice,

Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters
of Ravenna Village District, that the next
Annual Election will occur on Monday, April
(2nd) second, 1883. and be held at the Town Hall
il Kavenna Village, betW cen the hours of d
O'Clock a m. an O'Clock p M. at which time
Gwo Members of the ROard Of Education Of
Ravenna Village District will be elected to
serve for period of three years. in place of
terms of service will expire on the third Mon
day of April. 1FSR
Also. ne Member of the Board of Education
of Ravenna Village District will De elected to
serve for period of two years in place of f,
L. Richardson, deceased
Also, one Me Der of the Board of Education
of Ravenna Village District will be elected to
serve for a period of one year. in place OF G.
P. Reed, deceased, or until their successors are
elected and qualified.
JOHN BEATTY. Clerk
of the Board of Education,
Rayenna Village District.
RaSanna. O., March l6th, 1883.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22
Marriage Licenses.

Albert A. Davis and Lura Kent.
Simon P. Fosnight and Co Moore.
Albert F. Warning and Mrs. Mary
A. Hughes.
Marriage affidavit No. 1913 in the
Probate Office has penciled on Its mar,
gin: "For Gods sake. don't adver>
tise." AS the matrimonial aspirants
have left no security to pay the costa
of an advertisement, we cheerfully
comply with the request.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22
Rave ma Markets.
Buyers Prices. .
Democratic Caucus.

The qualified voters Of Ravenna Township
who indorse the administration Of President
Cleveland, and who propose to vote for its con.
tlnu 4nce are requested to meet at Citizens Hall
Tuesday Evening, March 81, 1885,
at O'Clock. to place In nomination Demo-
cratic ticket to be supported at the Spring
election, on Monday, April 2. 1888.
By order Dem. tn. aud Corp Com.
C.u. GOODMAN, Chairman.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22
Notice to Water Consumers.

The enormous consumption and waste of wa
of over 100000 gallons every "a hours at this
season of year and which is likely to be large
ly increaset. as the warm season approaches
NECESSARY WASTE OF WATER CAN BIZ
This is matter in which all
consume ers. as we'll as those whs Al e not, are
interested; and care and due diligence must
be exercised by all, in preventing waste Of
water supply.
By order of Water Works Trustees
WM q GRENNELL, sec'y.
Ravenna. March 2Oth, 1888. 1921 2w
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22

List of letters remaining in the
Pestoffice at Ravenna, March 2lst.
Mr.. NJ. E. Landfear, w. r. Lipch,
Bertha Park, Mrs. w. s. Roe, Miss
Ottie Yonker.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22

A subscriber in Palmyra writes for
information relating to old coins and
their value. John Ward & Son, 3O4
Broadway, N. Y, deal in old coins
and will send catalogue on application.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22
WESTERN and SOUTHERN EXs
CURSIONS.
Reduced Rates Via. Penney
Lines West of Pittsburgh

Reduced Rates Via. PemnsyIvaaia
Lines West of PIttSbuFGhs
Tickets at One Fare for the Round Trip to
representative points in Iowa. Minnesota. Da,
kota Neb aska. Kansas. Arkansas Texas ana
New Mexico, will be sold from stations on tne
Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburgh on
March aOth, Apri, Sd and 24th. May sth and 2Sd,
June 5th and 18th. 1888.
Tickets at one Fare for the Round Trip to
REPRESENTATIVE prints in Kentucky. Tennessee,
louisiana Mississippi. Alabama. Georgia;
North and South Carolina, and Florida, VIII
be sold on March 26th and April 9th and 25d.
1889.
All tickets will be good returning within
thirty days from date Of sale For further and
complete information, apply to the nearest
passenger or ticket agent of the Pennsylvania
Co, Pittsburgh. cincinnati st. LouS Ry.
Co.. or Chicago st. Louis & Pittsburgh II. d.
Co 102O-5W
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22
New AdVertiS' tS.
Mayors Proclamation of Elec
ffnn

The Electors of the Village of Ravenna, o.
are hereby notified that an election will be
held at the usual voting place in said Village.
On Monday. the end day OF April,
1882. between the hours of O'Clock m. and
O'Clock N. The following officers are to he
chosen:
Mayor, Treasurer, Clerk. Three Councilmen,
Marshal, to fill the uneXpired term of VIM
Dietch, and Street Commissioner.
Given under my hand and seal at Ravenna,
this 14th day of March, 1888
JAMES W. HOLCoMB.
d.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22
Peuusylyania System,s IT TXVO Thou
sand Mile Tickets,

by the Pennsylvania Company, and
for sale at forty dollars each, or twO
cents per mile, which are SO available
aud satisfactory for Commercial Trav-
elers and others, are now being hon.
ored by the following named Railways
which are either controlled by or affil.
lated with the popular Pennsylvania
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22
MARRIED

FOSNIG IGHT-MoORE.-Atth the residence OF the
BRIDES parents in Ravenna, March Ia Isss,
by Rev. Andrew Wilson Mr.. Simon P. FOs-
night and Mrs Cora Moore.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22
Rootstown Democratic Caucus.

The Democrats of Rootstown Township are
requested to meet at the Town Hall. on
Friday Night. March 3Oth, SSS.
to put In nomination ticket to be supported
at the April election.
BY order Of Committee,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22

Ladies' Muslin Underwear.
Our new spring stock has arrived.
We will be pleased to show them, for
we know we have something extra
nice and cheap.
N. CONVERSE d EoN.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22
the DEMOCRATIC PRESS.
THURSDAY. MAR. aa, 1888
MAPLE GROVE CEMETERY.
Winter Time Table, 1867.

Winter Time Table, 1867.
GateS open at O'Clock A. NJ; close at P. n.
Bell will be fung ten minutes before closing, as
notice TO carriages to leave the grounds.
Sunday Time Table.
Gates open at O'Clock A. NJ; close at P. n.
PHILO L. KING. SEXTON.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22
%Ss KENT 6 m.

We are inclined to retract all we ever
said about the "gibbet," as this is like
jumping from the frying Pan into the
fire.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22
DIED.

GILL-In this city. at the family residence
MAI ch 18th, 1888. Amelia Porter Gill, wife OF
j. w. gill, aged 80 years.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22

We have often thought something
would happen If that white post was
allowed to remain in front of the
ordinary crossroads guide board which
reads:
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22

'Tis the first day of sprig,
Ad all the birds sig
Their sweet, tedder songs to the roses;
The1 lilies wild bloob
Cd code widter's toob--
Such iibe we're havig. oh. Boses
Washington Critic,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22

from alum:
kentOn, Davis,
silver Star, A. p.
Forest City. HenkIe,
One Spoon, Ne Plus Ultra.
Patapseo. Enterprise
Empire, Can't be Beat,
Gold, Eureka,
Veteran, International.
Cooks Favorite, Puritan,
Sun Flower, Albany FavorIte,
Jersey, Golden sheaf.
Buckeye, Burnetts Perfect,
Peerless. State,
Crown, silver King,
Weeler's Welcome.
Carleton, Old Colony.
Gem, Crystal,
SciotO, Centennial,
Zipp's Grape Crystal Gem,
Geo. Washington, Windsor,
FIeur de Lis, Sovereign,
Feather Weight, Daisy.
There are doubtless many other
brands of alum baking powder beside
those so far examined and named by
the authorities. Most of the baking
powders sold in bulk by weight, and
all sold with gift or present are said
to be of this description.
Prof. Wiley, Chemist in Chief of the
Department of Agriculture, at Wash.
ington, D. c., says: 1.-The use of alum
in baking powders in large quantity,
in place of other acid salts, should be
prohibited by law"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22

Ladies wishing work done for them
selves or their children, will find at
the ETNA HOUSE BARBER SHOP the
best of service, and everything neat
and orderly.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22
Trimmed s Untrimmed Hats!
Annual Report of the Board of
Education.

Annual Report of the Board of
Education.
RAvETNA, OHIO, March n. 1882.
OFFICE or CLERK OF BOARD OF FpUc Atm
OF hAyEGNA VILLAGE DISTRICT
STATEMENT
OF THE PECEIPTs AND EPPBNDITURFs OF RA-
VtSEA VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE
YEAR ENDING AUGUST 81, 1887.
RECEIPTS
Balance on hand September
1. 49,. ....--...-...,....-... s4bs 10
state Tax N....-....-...-.-.... 1910 45
Irreducible School Funds s7n
District Tax for School and
School-house purposes. 1894 OF
FINES, Licenses, Tuition of
nonresident Pupils, and
other miscell'n's sources 6s6 81
TOTAL REoEIPTs..... ss4sU1 50
EXPENDITURES.
Whole amount paid Teach
ers in Common Schools,
Primary ....-.-.......' $500 25
Whole amt. paid Teachers in
Common Schools, High. 9172 50-S 773s 75
Amount paid for Supervision
exclusive ofteaching SER
Amount paid for Repairs. bl5 Is
" on Interest or
Redemption Of Ronds.. $3.50 90
Amount paid for Fuel and
other Contingent Exren-
ses ............. 1880 81
ToTAL EXPENDITURES s1s564 81
Balance on hand sersember
1.1ss7 ..................... s11s4T %
JOHNC. BEATTY,
Clerk of Board OF Education
Nv OF Ravenna Village District
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22
ALUM BAKING POWDERS.

A List of Those Most Prominently
Sold.
The following are the names of some
of the baking powders published by
the public authorities as being made
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22

TOTAL MILEAGE REPRESENTED. 3,sss Miles
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22

TOTAL EXPENDITURES
Balance on hand SEP ember
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-22

Amount paid for Repairs :.
- " on Interest or
Redemption Of Ronds :.
Amount paid for Fuel and
other Contingent Expen-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-24


Some new and explicit directions t.
trainmen accompany the new time
card orders which go into effect on tn,
c, r, |. Il p. at noon Sunday. Som,
of them relate to this section of the roat
and are as follows:
Southwestern and run daily ex
cept Sunday between Rock Island an,
Davenport, and daily west of Davenport
Iowa 13 and IA run daily except Sun,
day between Rock Island and Davenport
and daily west of Davenport.
"All trains, or engines without trains
under all circumstances must come to :
full stop before entering upon the draw.
bridge and will not proceed until the
draw is closed and secured, and notice ia
that effect is given the enginemen by the
draWhidge tender. except as provided in
special rules issued by U. s. officer in
command on Rock Island. No train OF
engine must be run faster than four mile,
per hour on the bridge.
"A stationary red flag nv day or A red
light by night, exhih ted at each end of
the drawhridge, signifies that the draw il
open. The drawbridge tender will al,
ways have this signal up until after the
Tram or engine has come to full stop
A stationary white flag by day, or a
white light nv night, will be exchan
for the red flag or red light. after the
bridge has been closed and the fastenings
secured; this exchange of signals will al
ways he made in the presence of the en-
glncman, and under no circumstances un.
I'll after the train has come to a full stop
except as before provided J"
A few errors were made in noting the
changes in the arrival and departure of
trains on the Rock Island road after the
new time card goes into effect next Sun,
day. The correct times of arrival and
departure of trains are: No. 1, for Coun.
Gil Bluffs. at 6:S5 p. M; No. 3. for Coun.
Gil Bluffs and st, Paul, at 4:5O a. M; No,
D, for Kansas City, at 5:45 a. m; No. Q,
for Atlantic, $50 a. NJ: No. 10. for St
Paul, at 6:25 p. m; No. ., from Council
Bluffs. going east, at 7:25 a. m: No. 4.
from Council Bluffs, at lies p. m; No.
&, from Kansas City, at II :O5 p. m; No.
III from Atlantic for Geneseo, $40 p. m.
No. IA, from St Paul at SIS a. m.