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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-01
OBITUARY.
E. It. Rich ard SON.

E. T. Richardson died at his resi-
dence on East Main St., at 10 O'CLOCK
p. m. Thursday last. aged 70 years. Mr.
Richardson was born in Connecticut
June Goth, 1909, and in 1882 came tC
Ohio with his father, Captain Daniel
Richardson, settling in Twinsburgh
In 1888 he married Miss Carrie Carter
aud setrled on farm in Huntington
Lorain county, where he remained cne
year. Returning to Twinsburgh, he
purchased the dry goods store of Ell
a I'D Otis Boise, where he continued IN
trade several years, when he sold out
and removed to Cleveland, where he
engaged in the dry goods business with
David B. Durham In about one veal
he sold out to his partner and came tC
Ravenna. This was in 1852, and in
Msy of that year, established the hard
ware business in which he continued
up to the time of his death.
At the organization of the Second
National Bank. Mr.. Richardson was
Que of the Board of Directors, and
since the death of Mr.. Robinson, he
was the President of that institution.
Mr. Richardson was probably known
to major portion of the people of this
county, ell her personally or by repu
tation, and was recognized as one OF
the leading business men of the county
He was a man of few words, but good
judgment, and his advice was much
sought by those who desired sound
counsel on business matters. He was
a man of Independent thought, and
for that reason liberal In his religious
views. He was DEVOTED to his family
and made his home true type of the
sacred walls so dear to every true man.
He was made Master Mason in
North Star Lodge, No. 5S, Connect.
cut, Sept 80, 1880 By virtue of a dis
E. Il. Richardson, as w. M convened
Lodge OF Masons in RaveDna, Aug
1852, at which time Unity Lodge was
reorganiz-d ID, of which he was for ten
years Master. He was also charter
member of Tyrian Chapter and of
Richardson Council, in which he held
the highest offices. Jan. 6, 1862, he
was created a knight Templar and
Knight of Malta in Oriental Com
maudry No. IL, of Cleveland.
His funeral occurred on Monday, at
his late residence, and was conducted
by Unity Lodge, iu accordance with
the expressed wish of the deceased.
Rev. r. F. Randolph, formerly pastor
of the NJ. E. Church of this city de-
livered touching tribute to the mem
ory of the deceased.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-01
Fire at Garrettsvilie.

About s o'clock Wednesday morn
ing of last week fire was discovered in
the warerooms in the rear of Crane
Brothers store, in Garrettsville. The
flames were extinguished after stub
born fight of an hour or more, during
which time the stock of goods were
removed. The damage to the stock,
which is principally by smoke and
water, ia estimated at $1,000, and ia
covered by insurance.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-01

1.-THE Wind Up of the Big Meetin'
on No Bus'ness,' is fresh, breezy,
humorous story of which Rev. Il. NJ.
Tenney, Pastor of the First Congre-
gational Church, of Cleveland, says
4" Life in the Tennessee mountains is
vividly presented in all its relations,
in unique, original, humorous, pa.
thetic and instructive manner"
Rev. A. E Cotton, of Bellevue, says
Those who cannot laugh ought not
to attend Mr.. Barton's lecture, as he is
irresistibly funny. To rare descriptive
power there must be added the privi.
lege Mr.. Barton has had of knowing
the peculiarities of the Tennessee
Mountainers."
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-01
1noohar for Sale at Cost.

Having concluded to go out of busi-
ness. we offer our entire stood at and
below cost, consisting of all klhds OF
ALI kinds of materials usually kept in
a retail lumber yard shingles, lath
sash doors, blinds, mouidings, build
ing paper, &C. Any one in need OF
ANYTHING In our line, or contemplating
using next season, can do no better
than to take advantage ,of this oppor.
4unity. Yard on Quaker Mill and N
Up, SO. siding.
ROBERT SMITH b Co.
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Administrators Sale of Real
Estate

TN pursuance of an order of sale of the Pro-
Il bate Court OF Forage County, Ohio. offer
at private sale to the highest bidder, the fol.
lowing real estate, fixtures and machinery or
any part thereof. to Wit:
Being one acre of lind of the farm of which
Go WILDER died seized. in lot No. 68. shal.
ersville Township. Portage County. Ohio, and
contains he saw mill. l offer the boiler and
engine two turbine wheels. and all the ma
chineTy attached thereto. or any part thereo1
OF Of said items ar d the one acre Of land.
also offer one other tact of land belonging
to the estate OF said George +. Wiiber, deceas.
ed. , wit: Situate in said Township of Shall
ersville. Portage County. and State Of Ohio.
and is known as beirg a part of lot No a. and
bounded as fsllows: Beginning at the south
east corner of said lo5, tnence north on the east
line of said lot Is chains. to the center Of the
Cuvanoga river; thence down the center of said
rtver to tho south line of SAID lot; thence east
CHAINS, to the pIace Of beginning, containing
ten acres and IS 100 of land.
All of which property or any part thereon
will be sold at private sale within four weeks
from date 1ERiIS, CASH.
Enquire OF LAFAYETTE SMITH Admr
Freedom Street. Ravenna, Ohio.
1o,2-4w j. II. DUSSEL, Atty.
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Marriage Licenses.

George Il. Black and Florence A
Smith.
Emery NJ. Simpson and Ida M
Nortman,
Addison Fifer and Hattie G. Hoyle
Thomas w. Small and Sarah E.
McGrogan.
Romanus Stonemetz aud Ida Myers
Henry A. Miser and Maggie M
Donovan.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-01
The Gut,d Entertainments,

The Rev. DIR. Locke will deliver his
new and timely lecture, THE English
in ireland. :" in the M. E. Church, next
Wednesday evening, the 7th inst. No
one should miss 1t. DR.. Locke visited
Ireland q few years since and has
made the subject q special study
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-01

RaklKet SOciAl.

The Universslist Aid society will
hold Basket Social at the Farmers
Hotel, corner of Main and Prospect
streets. Tuesday evening, March 9Th
Supper from to s O'Clock, for 10 cents
ALI are cordially invited.
Mrs. ANDREW WILSON, Sec.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-01
Dnnesfics.

When you are looking for a good
assortment of cotton goods, come and
see what we can show you,
N. CONVERSE & Son.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-01
Cashmeres,

Look at our black and oolored Cash,
msSes 1T three shillings a yard.
n. CoNvERsE & Son.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-01

LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the P o. at
Ravenns. o., Feb. 29th. 1888:
Mrs. Evie Riedinger. Mr.. George W. Setha-
man, Mr.. Dent Stanley. Mr.. James White.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-03-01
MAPLE GROVE CEMETERY,

Winter Time Table, 1867.
Gates open at O'Clock A. NJ; close at P. n.
Bell will be rung ten minutes before closing, as
notice to carriages to lGave the grounds.
Sunday Time Table.
Gates open at O'Clock A. NJ; close at P. N.
PHILO L, KING. SEXTON.
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v. S: KRAKE & CO.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

Estate of Cornelia Comstock, deceased.
TINE undersigned has been duly appointed
L and qualified as Executor of the estate OF
Cornelia Comstock, late of Portage County. Ohio,
deceased.
Dated this thirteenth day Of February. A. D.
1883. j. II. NIHHOLS,
EXT Cornelia Comstock. decd
Attest; c. D. INGELL, Probate Judge. l0l7
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Millinery and Ladies' Goods.

Inn PER PROFIT and SAMPLES FREE
1OOCENT to men and oanva.sers for DR..
Scott's Genuine Electric Belts, Bru.hes.
NC Lady Agents wanted Tor Electric Corsets.
Q1ick sales Write at once for terms DR..
scott. SIS B'way. NY
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-24
NUTMEG CRAVINGS.

The next meeting of the Connecticut weekly press association will be held at United States hotel, Hartford, Monday, May 21, 1888. T. s. Pratt of the Rock vile Journal will preach sermon to his newspaper brethren on that occasion, with "Advertising" for his text
 Barnum's show has lost two baby cam els. One, three days old, died from fla tigue while being transferred to Brooklyn, and another, one week old, died yesterday morning in the tent at the corner of Put nam and Sumner avenues. Madison's mother died two weeks ago, and the baby has since been fostered by the mother of the other baby camel Friday.
 David Martin, living in Rocky Hill, was arrested by officer Tobin in Hartford last evening. He was out of his mind, and, I, before he could be locked in cell, tore his clothes totally off and made much trouble. He has been confined in the in- sane asylum and will probably be sent back there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-24

A. B. Simons, the builder, will shortly erect a large block at the corner of Vine and Cherry streets.
 At New Haven this morning Judge Ship man adjudged Counterfeiter Blackmer in sane. He was given in charge of his brother.
 An attempt was made to burglarize Nu- gents drug store last night. The window in the rear, facing Brook street, was found open by the police.at an early hour this morning, who at once notified Clerk Stratton. On investigation it was found that tho window had been forced, but the thieves were evidently scared away, as nothing was taken from the store.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-24
Not Worth 8 Sacrifice.

People buy everything except books, '' said the author of "Queen Money" ''They draw the line at that extravaganza. Say a book costs s1, s1.50, $5-nobody can afford such an outlay. They will wait six months to get soiled copy from ibrary-will humiliate themselves to the last degree to borrow it-meanwhile, will spend S1O, S2O, $30 $40, $100 and $500for greenhouse plants or cut flowers; they will purchase trumpery dishes for tables and walls-adorn their own persons with dead birds feathers, bits of tim sel, glass; they will eat, drink and be merry; take pains to gratify to the fullest every sordid, material and sensual inclination they feel. But booksl-books are out of the ques- tion. Books, representing, as they do, not the material but the indestructible essence of human life and art are not worth making a sacrifice for"-The Argonaut.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-24
JULIUS CATLIN DEAD.

A Successful Hartford Business Man
 Lieutenant-Goyernor 30 Years Ago.
 Ex-Lieutenant- Governor Julius Catlin died at his home in Hartford yesterday in the ninetieth year of his age. He was for many years during his active business life a leading dry goods merchant in that city, and in that business ard in wide real estate and other investments accumulated a large property. He was lieutenant-governor of the state from 1858 to 1860. His fine home in Hartford was for many years the resi- dence of Mrs Lydia Hunkey Sigourney, and he had summer cottage at Watch Hill. Hi. wife died few months ago. A son, Julius, Catlin, Jr., is in business in New York and another, Charles Catlin, is living out west. A daughter, now dead, was the wife of the late district attorney Benjamin K Phelps of New York city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-24
Where Mistakes are Fatal.

''Talk about the responsibility of train dispatcher" said man in the waiting room of the Palmer house; eff you want to see a man who has on his shoulders responsibility far exceeding that of any train dispatcher in the country look over there. That young man is the room clerk of this hotel. It is his business to assign rooms to guests; he must know when room is vacant and when it is occupied. Can you not at once see what a fearful responsibility rests upon him? What if he sends a late and sleepy arrival to room already occupied? What if-well, it is not necessary for me to enlarge upon the horrible possibilities. No wonder the room clerk, though young and strong, is getting look of care on his face and a few gray hairs in bis head. ."-Chicago Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-24
A snow-Drift 15 Feet Deep.

On Saturday, April 21, 1888, a gentle man of this city went out to Litchfeld, the beautiful old county seat of Litchfeld county, only 31 miles west of Hartford
 There, on the north side of the well-known house occupied by Dr. Buell., he found a snow-drift 25 feet wide, 100 feet long and 15 feet deep. For the 21st of April that drift is remarkable and worth noting. A week or two after the blizzard that drift covered the ell part of the doc tors house, roof and all. That it is still 15 feet deep is one of the many interesting facts bequeathed by the great blizzard of March 12 and 13, 18S8.-Hartford Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-24
A New England Barge Sunk.

land Transportation company, with barge No AT loaded with 236 tons of coal, con- signed to the Housatonic railroad company, when just to the westward of Stratford Point, Sunday morning. commenced to labor very hard but managed to keep afoat until within about mile and a half of Bridgeport bar, when she made one plunge, and as a heavy sea struck her went down. The Rambler continued to Bridgeport and sent word to her owners of the accident. Archibald McNeil, the shipper and general agent of the Cleartield Coal company, was notified. Steps will be taken to immedi- ately to raise the barge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-24
ADJUSTMENTS.
Denman Thompson.

Denman Thompson.
 Denman Thompson will appear in this city for the first time in his new play, .The Old Homestead" at the opera house Wednesday evening. It is revision of his former play, but the story, of course, amounts to nothing as the interest centers in the figure of the quaint old countryman. The New York Evening Post says: "The merrlment which he causes is genuine benefaction in these days, when comedy is too often but another name for inde- cency and idiotic exaggeration. The fun which he creates is not only absolutely free from all taint of impurity, but is the result of perfectly legitimate methods"
 Miss Kate PursseIl.
 Miss Kate Purssell will appear at the opera house Friday evening in western romance entitled, 'sCalamity Jane, or the Queen of the Plains'' It is a dramatiza- tion by Ned Buntline of his famous story of that name which was published in a New York weekly few years ago. It is said to be of the higher order of dramas, depicting very wildly many phrases of wild western life, is intensely interesting throughout and full of comedy, pathos and thrilling situations. Miss Purssel has 8 good company and some very strong sensa- tlonal specialties will be introduced.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-24
SUNSET.

Shadows are falling on glorious day, As shadows fall at length on all things fair The chirping sparrow to it's nest has flown, And life seems like one sweet and silent prayer. The western sky is but mass of gold, With streaks of red that soften with the gray. It is that gate of heaven open thrown, To welcome souls, whose tears have ceased this
 day. The golden light is what our crowns shall be; The red, the blood that gained. us entrance
 there; The gray, the sorrows that are left without, Now quickly fading in the golden glare. The music that steals softly OCT the soul, Soothing the troubled, agitated breast, Is but the echo of the heavenly choir Welcoming at eventide the souls at rest.
 -Eleaior H. Abbott.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-24
The Farm Purified.

Merwin Hemingway, who has farm on the Montowese road, has notified Health Officer Williston that he has put the place in good condition. A week or so ago the health officer having heard that fleming way was in the habit of feeding hogs on dead horses visited his place and found the report true. The odors that arose from numerous decaying carcasses of horses were something terrible, and the health officer told Hemingway that he would have to clean the farm up inmedi- ately.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-24
An IrrenarabIe Loss.

s'It is my sad and solemn duty to inform you, madam" he said, gently, ttlat your husband has just met with violent death."
 After the first outburst of grief was over, the widow dried her eyes and said:
 "Ah, me, death must come sooner or later to all of us! Was poor John run over by . wagonY'
 "No, madam; he committed suicide'
 Then the widows grief was pitiable to see
 Great heavensl'' she sobbed, convul- sively, "that will invalidate the life insur- ance policy. An, shall ever become recon ciled to my irreparable lossl"-The Epoch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-24
DYING IN BRIDGEPORT JAIL.
Pal1adona, Convicted Murderer, Passin

PalladOna, COnvlcCeO Murderer, faSSAHS
 Away.
 A tragic scene is now enacting behind the stone walls and iron bars of Bridgeport iail, Pallidona, the Italian, under sentence of death, has gone into decline and is rapidly wasting away. October Sis the date fixed for Palladonas execution by the strong arm of the law, but it is almost cer- tain that long before the date arrives the condemned will have passed from earth into the great hereafter. The officials at the iail and the attending physicians are very reticent as to the exact nature of Pallidonas disease and the public is left to it's own conjectures in the matter. It is thought, however, that the prisoners inn pending fate has so preyed upon his mind as to bring on complication of diseases. Five physicians held consultation few days since and practically decided that the prisoner could not live more than 8 or 10 weeks longer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-24
Miss Kate Purssell.
Suicide in MoOdus.

A man named Belknap a resident of Hoop Swamp, about three miles from Moodus, took dose of morphine Saturday night from the effects of which he died Sunday afternoon He returned from Southington Saturday night and walked from Cobalt station to the stream near the house of Hamlin Johnson, where he sat down and mixed the poison i1f cup of water and drank the contents. Despond- ency is supposed to have been the cause His age was TT years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-24
Seeds of Great Age.

It has been claimed that the seeds taken from ancient Egyptian tombs are capable of growth, but proof of the claim is lacking. It has been demonstrated, however, that seeds of very great age are still capable of devel- opment. Raspberries have been raised from the seed taken from the stomach of man who was buried near the time of the Emperor Hadrian, and seeds taken from the founda- tions of one of the oldest houses in Paris ger minated and proved to be the seeds of a plant indigenous to that soil. San Francisco Chronicle
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-24
Democrats, Attention!

The democratic town committee will meet at the mayors office this evening and will call the democratic town convention, which will probably be held immediately after, the time for choosing delegates to the state convention expiring this evening. The delegates were all notified to-day and should be on hand tonight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-24
EVENTS THIS EVENING.

SOCIETY MEETINGS lodge, K. of P. Fraternity lodge, I. O. c. T. Nosohogan lodge, l. o. o. F.. Waterbury lodge, A. O. U. w. Second Division, A. O. H.
 ENrERrAINMENrs-Last night of St Ann's fair at the Peoples theater. First night of the musical festival of the choir of the Church Of the Sacred Heart at city hall. Lecture on Books and Newspapers" by c. F. Chapin at Y. M O. A. hall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-24
A Good Matrimonial Bureau

The marriage of Pearl B. Sperry and Miss Kittie Downs will take place at the Congregational church, Woodbridge, We'd nesday evening at 8 o'clock. MT Sperry is the forty-ifth member of the church choir to be married since the leadership was assumed by o. T. Walker.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-24

Special attention is called to our large and extensive stock of Gold and Silver Watches. Gall and examine style and quality of Goods before making your pur- chases, D. c. Calender & Go.
 Excellent secondhand Upright Pianos, little used, B. Shoninger &. Go. See adv.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-24
CHARLES DIcKINsON's WILL.
His Estate is Distributed Equally Among
 His Three Children.

His Three Children.
 The will of the late Charles Dickinson was probated yesterday, Arthur Nj. Dick inson being appointed executor by the will. It is dated December 31, 1887 and the wit nesses are Ellis Phelan, J. H. Woodward and Charles w. Gillette It was drawn by Judge Gillette. The deceased bequeaths third of his estate to his son Arthur M Dickinson, another third to his daughter Amelia and the remaining third to his son Arthur M. Dick inson in trust to be sold or reinvested according to his judgment, the interest to be paid to his daughter Nellie Lynde Frisbie, and in case of her death to her heirs by bodily begotten, and in case she does not leave any heirs, upon her death the property is to be distributed among the hiers of the deceased
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-24

Auction sale Carpets, Friday and Satur day at Twining's, 123 to 127 So. Main st.
 Good bargains in Organs good as new easy terms, B. Shoninger & Co. See adv
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-24
NOTICE.

There will be Special Meeting of Phoenix Fire Company, No. 1, at o'clock this evening, in the Companys parlors Per Order,
 J. w. MCDONALD, Foreman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-24
W0ath0r.

Weather. For Connecticut-Fair weather, slight changes in temperature, fresh to brisk winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-24

For bargains either in Pianos or Organs call on B. Shoninger & Go. See adv.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-24
FOR SALE

Within miles of city, House containg rooms, IA acres of Land, beautiful shade of Maple Trees, and l5 or more Apple Trees in bearing condition, also Cherry and Peach Trees three quarter acres of land under tillage Will be sold cheap for Cash, on reasonable terms. If not sold soon the House will be for rent at once at $500 per month. For further information apply at this office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-04
GARDINER.

At a meeting of the city government Mon-
day night, the following joint standing com
mittees were appointed;
On Finance.-Aldermen Lewis and An
drews; Councilmen. Bradstreet, Whitman
and Noyes.
On Laying out New Streets Aldermen
Plaisted and Pottle Councilmen Potter,
Mckenney and Gray.
ON Accounts and Claims.-Aliermen An
drews and Lewis; CoUncilmen Daily, Whit
man and johnson.
On Schools and School Districts. Alder
men Peacock and Lewis; Councilmen Pea
cock. Morrill, and Gray.
On Public Buildings. gs.-Aldermen Moore
and Andrews; Councilmen Bradstreet, Noyes
and Reed.
On Fire Department. Aldermen Andrews
and Plaisted; Conncilmen Littlefeld Potter
and Bradsireet.
On Highways, Bridges and Sidewalks
Aldermen Moore and Pottle; Connciimen
Bradsireet, Potter and Noyes.
On Poor Observation-Disclosures Pottle
and Plaisted; Councilmen Hall, Higgins and
Jewett.
/ On Engrossed Ordinances. Aldermen
Pottle and Plais,ed; Couucilmen johnson,
Littlefield and Brown.
! On PrintiDg.-Aldermen Plaisted and
| Moore; Councilmen Bartlett, Daily and
Jewett.
1 On Burying Grounds Peacock
/ and Pottle Councilmen Mckenney, Little
I field and Jewett.
| On Street Lights.-Aldermen Lewis ant
Moore; Councilmen Brann Potter and Dai
| ly.
| The petition of Lawrence Bros. and other
! for a night watch at South Gardiner wa
read and laid on the table.
7 The petition Of J. Hunter and others for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-04
Switches Spiked on the St Paul Road

The officials of the St. Paul road today
discovered switches communicating with the
Northwestern tracks at Western avenue,
whereby all freight is transferred from one
road to another, had been spiked during the
night. The St. Paul officials hold that the
spiking was done at the instgation of the
Northwestern officials, who probably thought
this the safest way by which to avoid trouble.