The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-12-18
RANDOLPH.

Correspondence.
Dec 1Oth.-WhiIe driving through the mud to
Ravenna last week, we came near belching forth
in a TRADE of abuse against those people who
cover the sides of the highway with rails. Of
course with our wagon easily drove over them.
but the principle of thus forcing horses into the
sticky, miserable. Ravenna mud at every place
where advantage could be taken of grass. and
without damage to pedestrians. is. to our notion
selfish and small: will the editor inform us if
there is any law sanctioning thus obstructing the
public highway?
The thanksgiving hunting parties are having
great dispute to which sideis really victorious
Each side charges frand upon the other and it
looks though the oyster supper will be thing to
talk OF. rather than to partake of.
Mrs. frankie Blackford (widow of the late Capt.
Blackford) who has been staying with hea father
j. C. Brainerd for some time returned to her home
in Washington, D. c.. last Wednesday. Dec. 4th.
This leaves Mr.. Rrainerd alone in his home ex-
cept his hired help; but thus it is that parents
are happy(2) in old age because eomforted by
their offspring.
Some of The members of ST. Joseph's Catholic
Church are anxious to be rid of their presen t
priest Rev. Rebholtz: but yet. he seems to be
the victor and defes their power or authority to
oust him. trusting in the Bishop for support. This
state of affairs division in the church. as
a few members remain loyal The chief cause of
complaint seems to be his extravaganza. But he
declares that he is only pruning the tree of its
dead limbs and is determined to present healthy
tree before he stops. which langu age. although
fgnrative. has a wealth of meaning.
The farmers in the southern part of town are
organizing club for the prevention of hunting
on their premises, and declare that they will Wig
orously prosecute all offenders; and if Game
Warden Goodenough wants to be talked to death.
let him attempt to instruct this club in the game
laws. We may find a second Palmyra ]. P. in
this town before Spring.
The DR.. B. Stanford Post, G. A. R.. elected the
following officers Tuesday evening. Dec. Sd. for
the ensuing year: Post Commander. j Joseph Coop
er; Senior Vice. 0rrin Stoffer; Junior Vice. John
Kump; Chaplain, VIM. Bettes; Officer of the day
John Hiddleson; officer of the guard. Geo. Eek
The James Weaver Camp S. of V. elect officers
at their regular meeting this week.
Mr.. ohm Campbell with his family have moved
into the brick house formerly owned by Mr. MI.
Gilman. they having exchanged places. Mrs G.
received 1,2[C difference. and Campbell retains
his tailor shop.
Mr.. c. G. Bently entertained his old Allegheny
College friend. Mr.. W. S. Chaffee. last week. and
gave a few elite receptions in his honor.
The house and lot. made vacant by the death of
Harry Morse. and the removal of his widow, will
be heneeforth occupied by c. P. Coe and family.
Meetings at the Church of the Disciples
closed without any new accessions to the member
ship roll; it is to be hoped. however. that they
may prove beneficial in awakening new enthu-
siasm in the hearts of the old time workers. and
thus ultimately reap their harvest.
miniature rebellion occurred at the opening OF
the high school last week. caused by the unwill-
ingness of the students to occupy the lower ooms
instead of the upper. as ordered by the Board. 1t
was short-lived, however. and. as usual, ended in
the discontinue of the rebels. Might makes
right"
Mrs. A. W. stambaugh. of Newburgh, Sunday
ed with her father z. A. Davis.
Arthur Dickinson's barn and Mr.. Jerome's
house present better appearance since receiving
| a covering of paint.
Mr.. Henry Knapp, whose smiling face has. un-
til now, greeted the customer at Ellett's store.
has accepted position with Canton firm as a
| drummer" at a good round salary.
Miss Lizzie Adelman. who is employed in Ra-
VIENNA as a domestic spent Sunday with her
mother.