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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-06-06
ROOTSrOwN
Correspondence

correspondence.
Both Schools at the Center completed Spring
terms last week. and there will be no more
school till Sept. list I he teachers, Miss Fannie
Sherman and Hiss May Weenink have given
very good satisfaction during the past year.
Rev, Keeler, a former pastor of the III E
Church. occupied the pulpit of the Cong. Church
Sundav, May :6tl.
Kew E, B. Chase of Kent occupied the pull
pit of the Ceng Church, las sunday.
Our people turned eut very generally to OBJ
serve Decoration Day. assembling at the M. E.
Church, at the call of Lee Jones' drum, soon
after one O'Clock. Reading Scripture, Prayer.
Speeches by Reys. Cotton and Hollingshead.
Recitations by Clarence Dundon and Blanche
Palmer. interspersed ith music, made Up the
indoors program. proce ssion under direc-
tion of HI. A. Deming, Marshall composed of
sixteen divisions OF the Decorating Committee,
four persons in each division. decorated the
grayes OF the soldiers in beth buryiHg grounds.
also, memorial mound for the six soldiers
VINO are buried elsewhere. The rain made it
rather unpleasant towards the last, but the
people staid by till the end.
IL. o. Reed has got his new barn up, which
with the grading and leyeling of the Square,
make quite an improvement at the Center.
Children's Day will Re observed in the Cong,
Church next Sunday.
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The reunion of the Hatfield family
and relatives will be held at the resi-
dence of F. G. Hatfield, Charlestown,
June 18th. A good time is anticipated.
MRS. H. II. THOMPSON, Sec'y.
Special bargains in baby carriages, at
G. A. MYERS.
The Summit County Strawberry
meeting will be held on Wednesday,
June 18th. at the residence of G. f.
Barns, near the Six Corners, in Tai
madge. To all members of the Portage
County Society cordial invitation is
extended.
Mrs. E NJ. Waller and Mrs. Andrew
Wilson are delegates from the Raven
ma Universalist Sunday School to the
Ohio s. S. Convention in Akron this
week.
Special low prices on articles for
graduating presents G, A. MYERS.
Children's Day will be very fittingly
observed in the Methodist Church this
CITY, next Sabbath. The first service
will be held at 10: 80 o'clock, entitled
" Six steps to the Throne" This is
very beautiful service, and will be ap
preciated by all. The floral display
will be tasteful and appropriate The
evening exercises will consist of songs,
readings, and an address on Education.
All are cheerfully invited.
EARL D. HoLTz, Pastor.
The use of single bottle Of Halls
Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer will
show its efficacy in restoring the nat
ural color of the hair and cleansing
the scalr.
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JOanstown.

The telegraph accounts of the disaster at j Johns-
town have given little information of the
town ITSELF so that the following brief summary
of its former population and manufacturing in
dustries will be read with interest, and also aid
in getting a clear idea of the nature and extent
of the property destroyed:
John stown was beautiful manufacturing town
situated in the valley of the Conemaugh. sur
rounded by Immense hills. The population of
the borough proper was about $780, but the pop
ulaton of the city was in reality close to Is 900,
spreading along all the valleys and hillsides in
the neighbor hood. The Pennsylvania and Balti-
more d ohio Railroads reached the town, th Q
main line of the Pennsylvania passing through it.
The great manufacturing establishment of
Johnstown was the Cambria iron and steel works,
It was built in 1858 and is Immense establish
ment. Its capacity of finished steel per annum
was $4,000 net tons of steel rails and 10000 net
tons of steel in other shapes. The mill turned
out steel rails, splice bars. angles. flats, rounds,
axIes. billets and wire rods There were nine
Seimens and forty-two reverbatory heating fur
naces. one 7-ton and two 6.999-pound hammers
and the trains of rolls
The Bessemer steel works made their first blow
July 10. 1871, and contained nine gross ton con-
verters with an annual capacity of 100000 net
tons of ingots. In 1873 two fifteen gross ton
Siemens openhearth steel furnaces were built,
with an annual capacity of. $1,000 net tons of in
gots.
tier steel works at John town, which were erect
$1,000 net tons of merchant bar steel OF every
size and for every purpose The wire mill had a
capacity alone oil 3O'UD tons OF fence wire.
The blast furnaces of the Cambria Iron Com
pany had six stacks at Johnstown. four built in
1853 one in 1876. and one in 1879. Their total
annual capacity was 325. .009 net TONS The Cam
bria Iron Company employed about 5000 men in
its various mills. The total number of its en-
ployes, including miners, was 5000
There are numerous bituminous coal mines
near Johnstown. operated by the Cambria Iron
Company. the Euclid Coal Company. and private
persons.
There were three wooden mills employing over
3OO hands. and producing an annual product val
ned at S3000d0
The Gautier Steel Works. located in upper part
of the town. and under the management eff the
Cambria Company. are among the most extensive
and best known in the country. The johnson
street rail say MILL 4nufacturing steel rails for
street railroads. is situated in one of the new
suburbs. and is one of the important industrial
establishments of the valley.
There were in the town several large tanner les,
three breweries. and other manufacturing estab:
lshments In 1888 the assessed valuation of real
property in the borough something over
81 O00000 This really represents about one-fourth
of the actual value.
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Grange Notice.

1t has been ordered by the Master of
the State Grange, that Saturday, the
18th of June, be Children's Day. Ra-
VIENNA Grange will hold their next
Open Meeting on that day, at the home
of Fl. f. Thompson The children are
expected to share largely in the literary
work and music. All members and
their families are cordially invited
Come early and make Children's day
in the Grange one of enjoyment to both
old and young.
4 GOOD CHANCE TO EARN MONEY,
We want some more reliable men to
sell our Nursery Stock; guaranteed
first class, true to name as ordered and
delivered in good, healthy condition.
SALARY AND EXPENSES (or commits.
sion, if preferred). Apply (statipg
age) to w. L. MCKAY, Nurseryman
Box g, Geneva, n. Y.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-06-06

Friend Farmer, Those China
Wall shoe men are at their old tricks
again, trying to pull wool over your
eyes ,and promising you great bargains.
No doubt they have made those prom
ises before, but you know you have
been paying extortiOnate prices for
your boots and shoes, and you would
have to do it now, were it not for
Harris & Co.. who have revolutionized
the prices upon an equal footing with
the low prices of your products.
Remember. we are asking you
no profit. We are giving you goods at
prime cost for the first 80 days. The
people of Portage Co. have patronized
us literally, and if they continue to
do so we will promise them great Won
ders this fall.
Remember. we are at No. 8,
Riddle block.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-06-06

This is Universalist Convention
week in Akron. A good many will
attend from Ravenna.
The Directors of the Agricultural
Society will meet Saturday, June 8th,
at 80 o'clock p. m. By order of the
Executive Committee.
X. s. WING, Sec'y.
"My daughter was greatly troubled
with Scrofula, and at one time, it was
feared she would lose her sight. Ayers
Sarsaparilla has completely restored
her health, and her eyes are as we'll as
ever, with not trace of scrofula in
her system. ."-G. King, Kttiingfy,
Conn:
In the Universalist Church last Sun
day there were no services except
Sunday School. The pastor was called
to Lake county to the funeral of an old
friend, and Prof. Shipman, of Buchtel
College, who was to supply for him,
was prevented from reaching here on
account of the train on the Erie road
being late. The pastor will preach at
the usual hour, 10 {: 80 a. M. next Sun
day.
Lawn Tennis goods supplied by
G. A. MYERS.
25 Percent Off.
Our summer hats were delayed on the
way from New York. To close out the
stock we will make the above reduc-
tion. Come and buy good hat cheap.
N. CONVERSE & Son.
Mrs. L. Howton calls at the Leader
office to say that the system of dress
| cutting being canvassed for by Mrs.
Livingston is no good, and that that
lady ruined goods for two dress pat
terms at her house, refusing to max
the loss good Alliance Leader.
We are informed that this lady re.
Gently visited Ravenna, with like re-
suit.
The Alpaca Mill as run by the Jos
Turner & Sons Mfg Co., is now 8
thing of the past. The whistle blew
for the last time last Monday morning
aud the work of removing the remain
ing machinery to Cleveland will be
about completed today. The large
amount of wages which this establish
ment has been paying out here for the
past ten years will be greatly missed
by many families and by our mer
chants.-l Kent Courier
The vocal organs are strengthened
by the use of Ayer's Cherry Pectoral.
Clergymen, lawyers, singers, actors
and public speakers find this prepara-
ton the most effective remedy for
irritation and weakness of the throat
and lungs, and for all affections of the
vocal organs.
Wool! WOOl!!
We will be in the field. If parties
having wool will please let us know it
we will call on them.
CONVERSE & BLACKMAN.
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Halstead and Son, the popular meat
No Riddle block, having bought out
the meat business of Mr.. Plum at
that stand, where they will be in read.
iness at all times to supply their Gus
toners with the choicest cuts.
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RAVENNA, OH

G. B. Webb, proprietor of the Gar.
rettsviIls Journal, made us fraternal
call Thursday. Mrs. Webb accompa-
MEN him to this city, where she took
an afternoon train for Tuscarawas
county, called there by the serious ILL
ness of her father,
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Tuesday was "pension day" at the
Probate office, over rs pensioners ap-
pearing before Judge Ingell to sub.
scribe to the necessary papers to get
some of Uncle Sans money.
The Commissioners are in session
today as the County Board of Equal
ization.
Jenkins and Collins sold from their
establishment last week, the finest
burial caskef ever furnished by a Por.
tage county House.
Erie trains 5 aud are composed of
the most magnificent vestibule cars
now in service, and make close con.
nections with all Cincinnati and Chi
cago roads. The Erie will now be
more popular than ever.
Take supper with the Disciple ladies
and say good bye to Mr.. Laughlin, on
next Monday evening.
Mrs. A. H. Parsons spent Tuesday in
Cleveland.
Mrs. Susan Stevens, Familiarity
known here as "Aunt Susan" who
for the past twenty years has made her
home with the Knapp family, is lying
very dangerously ill from a complica-
ton of diseases, at the residence of Ed
mund Knapp, in Garrettsvilie, where
she was visiting at the time of hea
prostration,
Wed. morning Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Knapp. of this city, went to Carrots
vile, in response to information that
she was not expected to recover.
Rumored that J. II. Andrews of the
Quaker Mill Co., was about to convert
an old glass factory at Kent into an
Oatmeal establishment. No truth in it.
Charles Knight returned to Mason
City, Mich, Tuesday, via. G. & P.
Last Wednesday evening, o. P.
Sperra, E. M. Waller, w. 8. Krake,
E. w. Maxson, &. w Freeman, A. 8.
Coles and J. J. Richardson went over
to Kent, the guests of Rockton Lodge
+. q A. M, where about forty of the
Garrettsville Lodge exemplified the
work of the Masters degree. A large
number of visiting brethren were
present from Akron, Cuyahoga Falls
and Brimfield, and the delightful oc.
casion was closed by music, recita
tions and splendid banquet.
III. Fl. Bowman has been appointed
policeman for the period of 80 days,
vice John Kennedy, at the end OF
which time a permanent appointment
will be made.
OakWOOd Chapel Repair Fund
The following scholars are author.
lied to collect money in barrels for the
Repair fund of Oakwood Chapel S. s.:
| Rosa Sterkle, Merte 0rrin. Minnie Poulson
Helen Helbig. Name Pherson. Lille Pherson
Danna Harra, Chester Eently, Kate Kammerer
Jessie Kammerer. Kate Hotchkiss. Tina Spade
Robert Dunner. Pearl Grant. Helena Helbig
Gertie White. Louis pherson. Mabel Green
BERTHE Jones. Herman Baker, Ella Pherson
George Pherson, Louis Helbig.
| By order of Superintendent.
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Prohibition Convention.

ETOHIVIUIUH CUHVOH CIOHs
The Prohibitionists of Portage County will
meet in Convention mt Ravenna. on
SATURDAY, JULY 9Th.
at II a. M, to choose five t5) delegates to the
State Convention, which will be held at Zanes-
ville July 24th and 25th. Let every township
be represented. r. d. SNOW, Chm.
w. f. JEWELL. Sec. 10S4-5t.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-06-06

Miss Jennie Beatty completed her
first years. course of instruction at the
French school of Madame Fl V. P.
Clerc, Philadelphia, Wednesday fast
week, ranking first in class of eight
cen members, and Friday evening took
the Pennsylvania road for her home in
this city, proceeding as far as Harris
burgh, Pa, where further progress was
rendered impossible by the Johpstown
disaster, and the entire train returned
to Philadelphia, where Miss Beatty
took the Lehigh Valley train for Hor-
nellsville, thence going to Buffalo over
the Erie Road, and the Lake Shore
from that point to Cleveland, where
her father went this morning to meet
her, and they are expected home this
evening.
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NoTTGE.

IN N1iIo"C
After May 1st. our CHOP MILL, at Rootstown
Center. will run only on TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS
Flour can be had in exchange on those days, a,
heretofore. EVERETT BROTHERS,
April q. lisa lQ7S4ts
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-06-06

The members of the Disciple Church
will give a Reception to their pastor,
Rev E s Laughlin, on Monday eve
ming, June 10th. the evening of his
departure for Europe. The Ladies
Aid Society will serve supper from 5
to O'Clock, furnished by those in the
northwest part of town. supper Is
cents. A most cordial invitation is ex.
tended to all
MRS. WAGGoNER, Pres.
MRS Johnson Sec
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H'dqsrS David Mcintosh POstl
No. 327 &. A. It.
Especial Order No. 81
All Comrades are hereby requested to meet at
Post room Thursday evening. June 6, at ~
o clock. sharp. By command of
S. H. HURST, Dept Com'd.
W, S. KRAKE. P. c. T. R. MASON. Adj't.
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Excursion TO Cleveland.

The G. & P. r. r. will sell excursion
tickets to Cleveland and return, June
10 and IL, on account of Forepaugh' 8
show. at rate of ST 65 including admis.
sion. Tickets good to return one day
from date of sale.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-06-06

PROFESSOR BOWDITCH, of Harvard
Medical School. In lecture to his
class, said that alcohol has a toxic in
fuence on the nerves. This gives the
vascular dilatation. with the feeling of
warmth and comfort. In consequence
of the increased circulation at the
surface, the temperature of the body
falls; alcohol has been used to lower
the temperature of the body. 1t acts
on the blood by diminishing the pow
er of the giobules to take up oxygen !;
consequently less carbOnic dioxide is
excreted. Alcohol acts on the cere
brun1, causing confusion of thought
and judgement, and through the Ger.
ebellum it interferes with voluntary
motions:
At the recent Annual Meeting of the
w. G. 7. U. the following officers were
chosen: Mrs. Andrew Wilson, Pres :;
Mrs Zadie Parsons, Sec; Mrs. James
Jewell. Treas; Mrs. l.. Stevenson, lst
Vice Pres; Mrs. E. d. Holtz, End V.
Pres; Mrs. A. E Meek, 3rd V. Pres
Mrs. Chas. Russell, V. Pres. at large.
MRS. M. III. HALEY, Ex Pres't.
Children's day at the DiscipleChurch
was observed with a Missionary Ship.
the construction of which was such
that each part of the vessel represented
some idea in mission work. The keel
was Jesus Christ. as the foundation ON
which TO build. The hull was built of
separate planks, on which was written
some mottoes, as Goodness, Meekness,
Temperance, Faith, &c. A banner
was placed in the foreship containing
the words, :" Jesus our Captain" the
glib b-sail motto was "Word of God"
Morning Star" aft-saiI, ION
Earth Peace, Good Will Toward Men"
The vessel was trimmed with the flags
of the nations to which it was sailing.
The Stars and Stripes foated from the
main mast.
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M ARRIED

May sc. 1889. by Rev. Andrew Wilson. at his
residence. Seymour Eimore and Miss Sally Por-
ter. all of Ravenna.
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If every disciple of the wheel realj

If every disciple of the wheel realiz
ed that the public is displeased when
ever he rides his machine on the
sidewalk, aud acted in accordance
with the peoples wishes in the matter,
wheelmen aud their wheels would
speedily rise to much greater heights
in popular estimation.
SEVENTEEN Ohio editors and hun.
dred invited guests" took trip
south, and were given chilly recep-
tion, especially at Atlanta. The south
erners did not propose to entertain
seventeen editors and hundred hang.
ers on, and they were right,
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The Commissioners held a three days session
commencing Monday and allowed the following
sheep claims: Levi Frank SIS; L. II Campbell
SO; L. Cummns, $5; John Regal, ST.; VIM. o.
Peck. S2l; Ii. P. Brumbaugh. sl2. The claims
of H. Nichols, e. P. Thayer and II. Ii. Thompson
were continued.
The County was divided into 81 Real Estate
Districts. each township comprising district
contract was made with the Variety Iron
Works. of Cleveland, to constructs a wrought iron
bridge across Broakneck Creek. in Randolph. at
q cost of 43S 90.
The following TAX levies were made for the en-
suing year:
For County funds. 14-l0 mills: Infrmary do.
$40 mills; Iniruary Building. 2-lO mills; Sol
diers' Relief Fund. 2 10 mills.
The March levy fo- bridge purposes was 7-10
mills. and for ROAD pup poses, j-l0 mills. j. R.
Hopkins. Trustee, allowed $50 for grading (cut-
ting down hills and ditching road between Hiram
Station and Center. Part payment advanced.
Engineer Cole reports comnle'ion Of bitches
in Brimfeld, ,Sudied and Nelson and occupation
of same. The usual comm endatory Jail report
was made. Petition for vacai ion of road in Deer
field real, also remonstranee continued. Bills
and claims passed. DR.. Jos. Waggoner appoint
ed Jail physician for the ensuing year. Auditor
authorized 10 advertise for plating necessary for
real estate appraisement. Temporary transfer OF
funds considered and not deemed necessary.
Some objection was made to keeping Willie
Palmer at the Children's Home in Cleveland and
the Board decided to visit and determine
as to his disposition. Matter of water for Court
House considered al postponed. Auditor au-
thorized to advertise for bids and speculation,
for high truss iron bridge on the center road
two miles north of. Aurora Center, and one Of
the same kind over the Cuysh oga river at Mantus
Station, Bids 10 be opened July 1lth. to which
time Board adjourned its session.
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mayor,s Court.

Wednesday, Patrick Quinn was fined the costs.
for intoxication.
Richard Lewis and John Marlin. arrested by
officer Lewis Tuesday evening. for intoxication,
were fined 81 and SIS and costs respectively. The
latter is working out his fine on the streets.
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NOTICE OF APPoINTMENT.

No11OH- oE AZ OA-N IN A-1N -
Estate of Martin E1eImann. deceased.
TIME undersigned has been appointed and
L qualified as Executor of the estate of nj ar
tin Ehelmann. late ef Ravenna. Porte ge Coun-
ty, Ohio. dec ceased
Dated this 18th day of May, A. D. 1889.
JOSEPH EHELMANN, Executor
Attest: C D. INGELL. Probate Judge. 1852
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Marriage Licenses.

Joseph Bedenbecker and Annie Cooley.
Arthur P. Rickard and ElVa L. Kneeland.
Frederick Lyons and Velara Florent.
Walter C. Wagar and Eta L. Dillon.
2. Crubaugh and Carrie Hook kbarger.
Seymour Elmore and Sally Porter.
Jerome Towsley and Mrs. May e. Bancroft.
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The Gun Club.

Thursday being Decoration day the
regular shoot of the gun club was post
poned until Friday afternoon, when
the following score was made, each
shooting at % bluerocks:
Lewis 23,. Madole Is, Schweitzer 10.
Bierce IA, Parsons II, Grail 10.
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See our ready made window shade.
mounted on spring roller, at 45 cents.
G.. A. MYERS.
Erie train No. 5 did not run Satur
day or Sunday, and Monday came via.
Buffalo, owing to the floods in Pen.
nsylvania Train 8 did not run east
of Salamanca.
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The DEMOCRATIC PRESS.
eavaNsA. THURSDAY. JUNE. 8. 1880.
Children's Express Wagons and
Hammocks, at MRS. SCRIPTURES.
Tambourine Drill.

Tambourine Drill.
Try Harris Soda Water.
Genuine bargains in Shoes at the
Buffalo Store. See them.
Mrs. George B. Montgomery, of
Buffalo, is the guest of her sister. Mrs.
John Urquhart.
Mrs. B. Little, of Cleveland, is max
ing short visit with Ravenna friends,
theguest OF her brother, s j. Parmalee.
Freight trs ffic was suspended as
much as poss ole. Decoration day.
1T. Sidds 4 Esq. was in Cleveland
Monday on legal business.
The rays of old Sol gladdened the
hearts of humanity hereabouts Mon.
day morning.
Large shipments of potatoes were
made at the Erie station the past week.
Mrs. II. g Ranney. of Cleveland,
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. D. M.
Clewell from Saturday to Monday eve
Everything in the Shoe line goes at
the Buffalo Store; Yes, the price
makes them go.
DIR. M. G.. Mcbride was confined to
his bed for few days last week with
3 bilious attack.
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The Ladies Cemetery ASSOCIATE on
meets at Mrs l.. IL Beans, Thursday
afternoon, at 8 P. III, prompt.
At the new Ravenna Livery and
Feed Stable" on West Main ~treet,
nearly opposite the Shannon House,
you will find everything new aud first
class, and can be furnished with con-
veyances, both single and double, at
reasonable prices.
- The building ia commodious and
well ventilated, the drainage excellent,
making it one of the finest Feeding
Stables in the county.
Mas. s r. Poe,
GEORGE F. NICHOLS.
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Wool! WOOly
We will be in the field. If parties
having wool will please let us know it
we will call on them.
CONVERSE q BLACKMAN.