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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23
F. S. WILLIAMS & Co.
DRUGaI lists,
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Corner 9th and st NV
Are selling at wholesale TO their retail customer We
carry the largest stock Of DRUGS, CHEMICALS, AND
PAIENI MEDICINES in the city. You always
sure OF getting them pure and fresh. deal di-
rectly with the manufacturers and retail 1t actual
wholesale prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23

DhOPOSALS FOR TAKING DOWN FENCES.-
i Once OF Public Buildings and Grounds, War De-
partnlent Washington, ID. O., January 81 1889.
Sealed proposas IN duIcxte will be received this
Office until NOON MONDAY. FEBkuARI TWENTY
flfTH. 1852 Tor taking down the fences around
Lafayette and franklin Squares Forms and specih-
cations can be obtained At this once. Ths United
States the right to reject any and all pro-
posas he attention of bidders invited the scts
ruaIy % 1857 Vol %, page 352 and Vol "a page
4l4. Statutes 1t Large. JOHN NJ. WILSON, Colonel.
u. b. Army. ja29. 30,3 n .22 %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23

DRoPosAIs FOR MACHINE TOOLS FOR GUN
L Carriage shop Washington Navy lard--FebruAry
=, 1sSy.-Sealed PROPOSALS., indorsed Proposals for
Machine Iool wall be resolved at the Bure.u Of Pro-
Visions and Gt9ih,ng Nsy Department Msshinfton,
TWENTY SIX 1853 and publicly opened iinmedi-
stely thereafter. 10 furnish aud deliver, the wash
iIpton Navy Yard, the following machine tools viz:
svtting machines, horizontal boring and milling
machines gear CUTTER horizontal boring and drill
ing machines, sthes. universal milling machine.
plain milling nacEine boring and turning uaillA
planning machine. Blank prOpos<ls with kpec3hos lions
and descr lions OF the several tools. be obtaped
uIon application 10 the Bureau 10 ths General
Storekeeper at Navy Yard. sshinston. Tie bids de-
cided by lot The Del zrtnent reserves the rigbt 70
reject any proposal deemed advantageous the
government. JAMES FULTON, Paymaster- tseneral,
u. Is. Navy. fe2-lsw4w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23

TNo. ". coRsoN. mo w. MAcARTNEy
q Member n. Y. btock Il
CoRsoN 4 MCCARTNEY,
GLOVER BUILDING, 14le y ST. n ".
Bankers and Dealers In Government BondA
Deposits. Exchange. Loans. Collections.
Railroad Stocks and Bonds snd all securities LISTED
on the Exchanges Of New York. PhilsdelphiA Boston
and Baltimore bought and sold.
speciality made OF investment securities Districe
Bonds and all Local RailroAd Gas, Insurance. and To-
ephone Stock dealt in.
American Bell Telephone stoch bought and sold ylo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23

The merry jingle of sleigh-bells are as nothing
TO the rattle Of pendants one sometimes hears
on the Avenue as a beyy Of society girls sweep
by. As rule. though. the single pendant is IN
favor, the uny enaneled watch, . pencil and
card-ease, lorgnette, bonbonniere or vinai-
grette suspended from the belt by a twisted
nickel or corruscated silver chain. The diminu-
tive watch-over which the dumb-watch gem
orally has the advantage Of having the time
certainly correct twice in every twenty flour
hours-was for a while to be seen uniquely set
in an artfully conceived bracelet worn over the
sleeve instead Of upon the bare wrist Lately
however, this same little watch has been trans
ferred from the bracelet to the cane or UNI
brella handle, into the head Of which il il cum
ningly inserted This portion OF the fad
field Is common property, 30 to speak. for not
only has the indolent belle, when she wishes to
get the proper time, merely TO turn the hand
literally, but the insipid dude can know within
an hour Of the minute he may be expected by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-23
Written for THR Evsxno 0zAn
JOHN AUGUSTINE WASHINGTON.
The Last Individual Owner Of the
Mount Vernon Estate.

sxRrcH or TEE PASSAGE or VASE.
iNoToS's HOME FROM TIE yATHKR OF HIS
COUNTRY INTO HIS HANDS, AND THE crRcuM.
STANCES UNDER WHICH He NET HIS DEATH.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-06-20
Engineers and DraughtSmen, Notice.

| Proposals for Maps for Portage County, o for
DecennidE Appra isenent Of Real Estate
ICEALED PROPOSALS will be received by
10 the County Commissioners of Portage
County, Ohio up to O'Clock. p. m of Thurs
| Lay. July 1ith 1859. tn construct the necessary
maps and plats 90 enable the several district
| ASSESSORS in Portage County to correctl, re-
appraise all the Real estate in the county.
Said maps and plats to be made in the follow
ist. "A map of each township lot on a scale
of Is five chains to one inch, to be drawn on
ross section paper. boundaries of lot and sub
divisions to be shown by red lines.
2nd All maps plats of lands to show the
| lines ef ownership. the names of the owner or
| owners, and acIe cage of the sama Plated
| lands to show The number of the lot and name
| OF the allotment as shown by the Records Of
Portage Comfy.
| 3rd All maps or rlats shall show the loca-
| ton of all roads streets, alleys, railroads
| rivers creeks. lanes and county bitches, with
| the name of The railroads. rivers, lakes and
| The source OF information for all said maps
and plats shall be such AS the Records of said
| county afford. except where such records are
| so indefinite that reasonably accurate map
| cannot be prepared; In which instance actual
| surv Y shall be made
| Al, Instruments and tools to be Furnished by
| Acre 5 to County Records, office room and
stationery to be furnished by the commission.
All of SAID maps and pl its are 10 be oom-
| pleted and delivered 10 the County auditor by
| the l>t day of March, A ID. 1899, at and to
| W, ich date they must be correct
| Each bid shall be accompanied by good and
| Sufficient bond of 81 600 IN amount TO become
due and payable to the state OF Ohio for the
| use of Portage county. in case the bidder or
hi iders fail to enter in contr act in accord
| with The advertised proposals, in case the same
| shall be accepted, and il accepted. shall imme-
| diately give good snd suillent bond, with two
| or more suretie, in the sum of s. 900. condi-
| TONED on the prompt faithful and accurate
| performance OF The work to be done.
| The Commissioners reserve the right to re
| .ct any and all bid; for the above work or
| award the contract 10 the lowest and best
| bidder.
| BY order of the County Commissioners.
| S. &. FREEMAN,
| 1OSR-4 Auditor of Portage County
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-06-20

A card received from the Rev. e q.
Laughlin. written on board the Steam
Ship" State of Nebraska" and dated
June 18th, says: 1.-THE boat is full,
every berth being taken. The passen'
gers seem like q very nice class OF
people, among whom are nine preach
ers, four being from Ohio :" Ten days
is the time it will take to make the
trip. Mr.. L. will land at Glasgow and
will proceed to visit places of interest
in Scotland. Will attend the Inter
national Sunday School Convention
held in London, during the first week
in July; thence to Southampton, and
on the 7th of July. will occupy the
pulpit of Mr. Powell, with whom he
exchanges. OF this Church and Pas
tor Rev J. M VanHOrn writes: ut
would be an inspiration to any preach
er to see Bro Powe!Ps audience. Be-
tween seven and eight hundred people
and apparently as good and intelligent
people as are found anywhere among
the non conformists of this country.
And Bro. Powell is not only much be-
loved by his people, but has great in
flueEce in the town." With this
church Mr.. L, will remain during his
stay in England, and as opportunity
offers. will make flying visits to Italy
and Switzerland, and take in the Elk
position at Paris. returning home some
time in September.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-06-20

President Zollers, of Hiram College
occupied the Disciple pulpit in this
city Sunday morning. He considered
the subject of endoWments for minis
terial courses, giving particular atten
ton to Hiram College. Quite large
sum has been pledged here for that
purpose, the form of the endowment
being interest paid on particular sum
named as principal, which principal
the donor is never called on to pay.
His remarks were based on What
position shall the Bible occupy in our
Educational Institutions ?"
His evening discourse was given to
profound consideration of 1.-The OBJ
jects of the writers of the Gospels"
Both morning and evening discours-
es had a large and attentively edited
hearing.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-06-20
To be Closed Out;
Large Stock of New, Fresh Dry Good.

Large Stock of New, Fresh Dry Goods,
Carpets and Notions, to be sold at a
Sacrifice.
Owing to poor health of Mr.. ]. H.
Jones, he is advised by his physician
that he must quit the business. Hence,
startling low prices will be made,
without regard or reference to cost or
value, as the entire stock and fixtures
must and will be disposed of at an early
date. This is a GENUINE, BoNAFIDE,
CLOSING OUT SALE, and will be the
greatest opportunity ever offered in
Portage county to buy goods cheap.
The entire stock is fresh snd new,
nearly all having been purchased this
spring. But the misfortune of poor
health necessitates speedy and hasty
closing out. This sale will begin Mon.
day morning, June 2Ith. Come quick
come early-and secure unheard of
bargains. Look for our ad. next week.
FREEMAN & JONES,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-06-20
TO NEIGszRnRs.

The ques: IN is often asked by our
neighbors " Where, / wonder, can l
get pure stimuIant?n 1t is fact that
there is scarcely roof under which
you cannot find a stimulsnt of some
kind. Old people prolong life with it;
sick people have it to sustain life; we'll
people may and do use it to make life
more enjoyable, but where will we ad-
wise our readers to buy it? We learn
from the most reliable source that
Max Klein is one Of the most popular
and respected citiz 9ns of this country.
Al his home his word is taken I'M
hesitatingly. To him we can cheerfully I
recommend our readers for anything
in the liquor line. He authorizes US to
say that for 81 .00you can buy one quart
six year old rye, or six quarts for $500.
His "SiIver Age" at 81. so per quart is
without doubt the best wh;skey
known. Send for price list and com
plete catalogue. His address is, Max
Klein, 81 Federal St., Allegheny, Pa.
Mention this Paper
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-06-20

1. T Siddall Esq one of the most
prominent members Of the Portage
County Bar, and Miss Gertrude A.
Doud, of Warren, were married last
Thursday evening, at 8 O'Clock, by Rev
Hollister, Rector of Warren Episcopal
church, at the residence of Warren
Packard. Uncle of the bride, in that
city. The ceremony was performed
in the presence of limited number OF
invited guests, among whom were Mr.
and Mrs. Geo. F. Douthitt, and Mr..
and Mrs. G. Il. Goldman, of this city.
After receiving the congratulations of
their friends, Mr.. and Mrs. Siddall
took an east bound Erie train for the
White mountains where they will re-
main short time and then go to the
sea shore at Portland, Me-, expecting
to be at home in their handsome res.
idence on East Main street, about July
5th. We extend congratulations and
good wishes.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-06-20
ChiIdren,s Day at the Grange.

In accordance with the request of
the Master of the National Grange,
last Saturday was observed as Child
ren's Day by the Ravenna Grange.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Fl. Thompson had
made ample arrangements to welcome
aud accommodate large company,
and they were not disappointed. in
spite of the heavy rain which fell dur,
ing the day, for more than eighty peo-
pie, members of the Order and their
friends, accepted their hospitality for
the day. After a substantial dinner,
to which all did ample justice, a select
list of literary exercises was presented,
mostly by the children aud youth of
the company. These consisted of rec
itations, readings and essays. and were
we'll presented. Rev. Andrew Wilson
made some appropriate remarks and
Mrs. Bartlett read an essay upon
Teaching Children obedience" AT
the close the company, in a group, was
photographed. The company sepa-
rated, believing that it was a day well
spent. -
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-06-20

AT the regular shoot of the GnE
Club on Thursday last, the following
score was made, each shooting at q
bluerocks: Madole %, Beirce 10, Lew
is 20, Schwei zer IS, Grail 81, Severance
13, Parsons Is, Morrow 2.
A numberof visitors are expected from
Kent at the shoot this afternoon.
The farmers are complaining be.
cause the hunters pick off all the
squirrels as fast as they get ripe"
Mrs. Volney Rogers, of Rgndolph,
who has been seriously ill, is recover
ing.
Albert Ward, the self praised detec-
tive. has taken his little grip and
silently left the town.
Engineer Welty, of the P. & W.,
buried his only child today ia Alle-
gheny, Pa.
Mrs Frank Dalrympie arrived home
Monday after visit in Newton Falls,
with the family of Ed. Myers.
The boys all had smiling face to.
day Wednesday, on the P. & W.
Cause, pay day.
J. s. Walker receives daily, by spec
ial wire, Base Ball and all Sporting
events, at Etna Sample Room.
s. j. Gross took the Saturday eve
ming train. on the Erie, for Boston.
Mrs. Geo. Eckert went to Boston.
Mass, Tuesday, via the Erie, to visit
her daughter.
M. Krebs, after short visit with his
family, left for Pittsburgh Tuesday,
on the Erie.
List OF Letters, June 10th: Mrs
Paerey D. Alexer, VIM. Bsbdin, Miss
Apna kiefer, G. III. York.
Mrs A. P. Ayling, of Milwaukee,
Wis who has been visiting friends
here, left for Boston Tuesday morning
for Boston, via the Erie.
J. G. Beatty, J. J. Richardson and
Sheriff Jones attended the Logan re-
ception at the Kennard House, Cleye.
land, Tuesday evening
The Sons of Veterens, of Randolph,
gave festival last Thursday evening. |
Tables were set in Mrs. Gilman's yard. |
A good time was enjoyed by all present.
Auditor Freeman was in Cleveland |
yesterday, where he went to attend the
meeting of Auditors through whose |
counties the Mahoning branch of the |
Erie BY. passes, for the purpose of
assessing its value for taxation.
The room in Litile's Block, occupied
by Twitt's Variety Store, is to have a
new plate glass. front. Extensive re
pairs and improvements will also be
made in The room. BY reference to
Mr.. Twitps advertisement it will be
seen that he is bound to reduce his
stock before the work is commenced
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-06-20
Hatfield lkeunion.

The sixth annual reunion of the Hatfield fam
i'y was held at the home of +. q. Hatfield, oppO
site the Congregational Church, at Charlestown.
1t was beautiful day and siXty-fve ofthe friend.
met to rene" the associations of bygOne times
The dinner was spread in the basement of the
Church. where ample rOem and convenience es
were at the eompanys disposal. The large. lus'
eious strawberries that came through the kind.
ness of Ii c. Hatfield. were a treat to all. Ahel
fine dinner the company was arranged beneath
.beaetifuI shade. and photographer Tribal,
sketched the group. Repairing to the house, the
literary work was presented consisting of recita-
items. vocal and instrumental music; a solo with
organ. duet with piano. and duet with cGrnet
being part of the exercises. Addresses from Revs
Danaldson and Hollister were well received.
After the usual business transactions friends
from Lake. Geauga and Trumbull counties, and
youngstown. were again'to separate. hopeful
that another year, all might be spared to meet
again. MRS. II. Ii. THOMPSON, Sec'y.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-06-20

An interesting copundrum: Who
will be the Republican nominee for
the Office of County Prosecutor?
There are number of aspirants
already in the field against Mr.. Maxson
who in the mean time is watching his
fences very closely "Itis none of our
funeral" but we would suggest that
the matter be decided by drawing cuts
as it makes but little difference who
the Democrats defeat. We have no
preference.
The undersigned will give, Thursday
evening" June % j, at the 0peraHouse
Ravenna, Recital with his class of
Ravenna, and part of his Kent schol-
ars, assisted by Misses Lena Walters
and Bertha Grundel and Messrs Lin
ton and Searl, and very likely some
other very desirable talent. The num-
ber of my scholars is not in degree as
large as they are excellent. Such as
are so kind as to be present during the
exercises may judge for themselves if
am yet able to do some good, and
prove myself worthy to live at Raven
ma. G. HI. RUDLOFF.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-06-20
OPEN FOR RUSIN ESS.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Re-
built Th rough The Flooded

Under the immediate supervision of the Off
GERS in charge of the Engineering and Trans
portation Departments of rhe Pennsylvania
Lines. two armies have been working at the
Johnstown wash-out, one from the east toward
the west and the other from the west, eastward
On Tbur-day afternoC the forces met and the
last rail needed to connect The severed parts OF
the great thoroughfare was placed in position
The new track is substantially built and it will
be gradually tested Until Monday, June 17th
when the grtaO trunk lire will be open, and
express trains, with Pullman cars, will again
run between Chicago, St Louis, Indianapolis
Cincinnati, Cleveland and Toledo on the west
and Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia and
New York on the east.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-06-20
An Epidemic in Ravenna.

So many men are getting hurt-that
is to say, the Shoe men. The thriving
business Harris g. Co. are doing has
caused their competitors to combine
in body, and declare vengeance
against them, but it does not seem to
frighten Harris & Co from the man
ner in which they are going righ!
ahead and continuing to cut their
prices lower than ever, and it would
be advisable for everybody in need of
any foot wear to buy now, and it will
surprise the closest buyer, what small
amount of money will buy first class
shoe.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-06-20
FOUKTH OF JULY EXCURSIONS
via the PeHnEyIVania Lines.

Excursion tickets will be sold. at one fare fos
the round trip. on July 3rd and 4th. good to he.
turn until July 9Th. between all stations on the
Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburg. No
excursion tickets will be sold to adults at less
rate than fifteen cents For lurther inrorma-
tion apply to the nearest passenger or ticket
agent.
The ladies of the w. c. T. U. wish to extend
their hearty thanks to the citizens for their
generous donations, and to all the friends that
have IN any way assisted them in establishing &
their Drinking Fount. Sufficient funds have
heen obt aimed t. pay the whole cost.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-06-20
MhS. EVA +. ELY AND FAMILY
MIR AND MRS. b. L. HINMAN
Mr. AND MRS Hi SpIsRs

|
But, Jenny, they are so pleas;
and so handsome, and really quite Ii
gentlemen. mildly demonstrated Su
Brown, who was calling.
Like! But / want the men | KIN
to be gentlemen, and | don't believ
gentleman would think of peddli
either teeth or tooth-brushes. One
of no higher grade of business than
the other"
81 think you are right" obserN
Mr. Heming, Susie's escort, and
very quiet assistant of Mr.. Brown,
druggist.
Mr. Heming had been a stranger
year before this, but he had come
Meadowside we'll recommended.
sides, he was so very plain it wo
never have paid him to be anyth
but '.eminently respectable"
''Of course l am right" l CIR
"Whv, these men may be part O
gang of burglars, instead of gen
men or men of honest Gnd honors
calling"
81 should think you would feel ii
as it is" remarked Susie, with gld
round the room. We were eating f
in the dining-room, where the sidebd
and buffet were crowded with 81
and pretty things.
"Where do you keep all theseP"
ed Mr.. Heming. ''You surely do
leave them exposed in this way dun
the nights.
"Oh, no, indeed. They are all
: ried up into mothers room. Mine
next To it. 1t is terrible nuisa
and if they were mine l should
leave them here. The house is s
e enough. The boys are in the nurs
J, and the servants in the attic. Blu
like to be alone. Dear me, l d.
E think could stand it without
hours to myself. Listen! That
, the way it is from morning until nj:
It just excuse me while settle them
e ran upstairs, and when | C;
down Susie and Mr.. Heming v
J ready to take leave and waiting III
the hall lamp.
# Il believe this will be a match,
+ thought, as l kissed Susie. .
really" carrying on the same thol
/ as went slowly upstairs again,
It don't see why it would not be a G
n thing! Susie is certainly quiet, |
-. ty little thing! And he is not
such fright as 1 thought him. II
e was quite glow in his eyes toni
t Usually he is as dull as ditch wt
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-06-20
P. & w. pay car last Tuesday.

T. " w. pay car IasI iueSuay.
Mrs. Newton Richardson went I,
Canton Saturday to visit friends.
Name Ryan went to Cyclone, Tues
day, to visit her sister, Mrs. D. ]
Stowell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Loosemore, of Nortl
Bloomfield, Ohio, are visiting thei
daughter, Mrs. Us. Allen.
Last Tuesday the many friends o
Mrs A. w. Wilcox. of Akron, present
ed her with handsome double bab,
carriage for the twins.
Captain Masters, of the Salvation
Army, leaves today. She compliance
bitterly of the boys ill treating her
even going so far as to strike her.
With the exception of Miss Gates
the entire corps of teachers in oul
schools have been retained for the com
ing year.
The exact cost of the w. G. II. u
Fount is $l4l 2s. The whole amount
is paid with a small balance in the
Treasury to meet the ice bill when due
The County Union Sunday Schoo
Convention commenced it's session
Wednesday at Windham, closing
tonight. A number of Ravenna peo
pie are in attendance.
Frank Sadler and Frank Ryan, the
two young men who twice attempted
to wreck q P. F. w. & G. express
pleaded guilty at Canton, Monday. ant
were each sentenced to Is years in the
penitentiary and fined $500.
Miss Harriet N. Gates. for the pas
six years the Principal of our Higl
School, bid adieu to her many friends
last Saturday and left for Newburgh
N. Y, where she will shortly take ul
her duties as teacher in the Newburgf
Young Ladies' Seminary.
J. J. Woodward, Merchant Tailo
and Clothier, made an assignment, 1,
O'Clock, Tuesday forenoon, to 8. F
Hanselman Esq., for the benefit of hi
creditors. Assets, about $1,000. Lila
bilities will probably be in excess O
that amount.
James Fitzgerald, son-in law of Mrs
Byers, residing at the corner of Day
street and Lincoln Ave., has returned
from Pittsburg to his home in this city
where he will remain until the fire.
are again started in the glass factory
where he is employed as blower.
The house of III. Il. Tavlor, of Atwa
ter, was struck by tightening during
the thunder storm Oh Friday last. The
house was much demorOraIized. A
young babe was paraIized and did mo-
recover for several hours. His horse
hitched in front of the house, wa.
killed.
G. +. w. Cronemeyer will occupy
the pulpit at the Christian church mex
oubudy hoi mug HOIo Will U0 n(
evening service until July 7th, wher
Rev. Powell is expected. in accordance
with his exchange with Rev. Laugh
lin, Rev. Cronemeyer officiating a.
the morning service until that date,
Sunday morning, while the family
of James Sterling, of Shalersville
were cn their way to attend services a.
one of the churches in this city, the
king bolt of the carriage in which
they were riding suddenly gave ou
when in front of the residence of r. 8
Peacock, on Cleveland Avenue, letting
the occupants down into the mud, anC
frightening the team so that they brok,
loose and ran up town at a furious rate
being finally captured in front of tn,
Court House No one injured.