The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-12-06
oARRErrsvILLE.


Thanksgiving was very generally
observed here, many absent members
of households returning to gladden. the
hearts OF friends and kindred. Union
services were held at the Cougrega.
tional Church. in the forenoon, Rev.
Stauffsr. of the NJ. E. Church, preach
ing Q fine discourse. in which the
causes for gratitude and thanksgiving
were reviewed at length and the peo-
pie were urged to preserve the sanctity
of the institution by careful analysis
of their surroundings. circumstances
aud experiences during the preceding |
year, thus bringing themselves to
proper appreciation of their lot and
preparing their hearts for an offering
of pure gratitude to God for his rich
gifts. In the evening a grand ball
was given at Buckeye Hall, under the
auspices of the Rescue Hook and Lad.
der Co. Woods orchestra furnished
the music, and Nov. 3Oth was well sd-
yanced before the last laughing lad
and merry maid forsook the charms of
the terpsichorean art.
Thanksgiving night some of band
of thieving scoundrels. unlawfuhy,
malieiously and forcibly, did break
and enter certain barn, the property
Il DR.. James Miller, and took there
from three sets of harness and q robe.
lThis is the fourth burglary and theft
occurring here within the past 30 days
and our citizens are beginning to agi-
: tate the question of employing detect
) ives to ferret out the guilty parties.
j A. g. Cole Esq and family, Of Rs.
/ VIENNA, were in town over Thanksgiv
e ing. the guests of Mr.. Coles parents
e There are numerous members of the
:. Republican party at this place anx
] iously considering their chances ol
q securing the Postoffice prize at the ex
: piration of Mr. Knapp's term, one yeai
. from next April. Mr.. K is first class
e official and has record for efficiency
and accommodation excelled by nc
d former incumbent. A AmoDg the mum
d Der who have taken aggressive meas
b ures to insure their successful spplica
d ton, Mr. George snoith seems at pres
e snt to have the lead.
Mrs. Abel Ashald. an old resident o
this place, died at her home on Gar
: ret street Friday morning.
b The last brick has been laid on th'
j. new City Hall.
4 hrf6 fa hatn0 nlaaod nVQ
IL Windham street for the second tract
of the Erie.
Ia A town clock seems to be one of tn
1t certainties OF this enterprising village
e Rev. Richards, of Geauga county
he occupied the Congregational pulp,
d last Sunday.
is While in many respects CARROTS
n Vile is q progressive town. IL Is decid
Q edIy behind the times In the matter G
. cleaning its street crossings. 1t is th
,e banner town of the county for mud
y which is allowed to accumulate on q
ai most everything. 1t would be just q
y impossible to inaugurate Grover Clevs
W land President of the United State
~ uc4t mAESH ttAt 0S W AnNO - PnAA
nicely blackened boots or shoes RENAL
be so five minutes after walking slon
g. q Garrettsville street. Ii any on
a. doubts the truth of the q! owe stat.
N ments just let him come here at ono
OF and walk from our postoffice to an
.. point across the stone bridge, eor oros
r silver street at any point. Hewill il
v vsstigate no further
~ Rev. Pasco is still in Ga;rsttsyill,
ly not having decided at what poiut b
~ will locate The fine abilities an
scholarly attsinhents Of the Reveren
re gentleman, coupled with his proioun
at thought and depth of reasoning pow'
ne will command for him an exalted p'
ss sition in his chosen profession. Man
er of cur citizens sincerely regret tt
70. course OF events that render 1t. nece
Z sary for him TO bid adieu 10 Garrett
We vile. Who his successor will be
at not yet known.