The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-02-07
THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.
RAvENNA. THURSDAY, FEB. 7. 1889
Ex-Sheriff Sheldon, of Windham
was in fOEn Satl1rdsu

was in town Saturday.
An entertainment will be given by
the W. C T. u, February 22nd, in the
M. E Church.
Miss Merry Gibbons, of this city,
went to Topeka, Kansas, last Sunday
night, via. the Erie line.
Mr.. and Mrs. James II. Jewett, of
Buffalo, N. Y, are the guests of their
daughter, Mrs. John Urquhart.
Ed. Bush is taking a vacation, in
dulging in little indoor pastime, oc
casioned by the mumps,
Court adjourned Monday morning
until today. the jury being discharged
for the term.
Miss May Kelley is experiencing an
indisposition from the prevailing epi-
demic, the mumps.
Mrs. S. Palmer, who has been visit
ing at the home of her brother, Ed
ward Knapp, returned to Cleveland,
Tuesday.
A sleighing party of five couples
from Brimf field. attended the perfOl M
ance of the Yankee. Detective" Sat
urdsy evening.
Letters remaining in the Postofice February,
9th. w, D. Blocher Mr.. Waldo F. Brown,
Thos Ferry, E B. Johnson, Mr.. Lorenzo New
ton, Mr.. c. r. Sanders.
Two errors occur in the time card of
the P. & w. r. R. on the 4th page of
this issue. Train leaves this station
J. H. Goddard has q new supply of
" Jumbo Try Me" Feed Cutters. They
are just what every farmer should
have. See them.
The many friends of "Curt." Lynn
are smoking mis- cigars and wishing
him and his fair bride long, pleas
ant and prosperous journey through
life.
Capt. 1. F. Wilcox, of Streetsboro',
was in town Monday. The Captain
and his family leave in about ten days
for Colorado Springs, Col. their future
home.
The amount of the December tax re
ceived at the Treasurer's Office was
$I35, ,2l4 46, the greatest stamount in any
one day being $s 300; highest average
er day. for any week, about $4,000.
Charles King went to Fremont, Ne
braska, Sunday night. via. Erie Ry.,
where he permanently locates his flu
ture residence.
The Shalersville Dramatic Club will
give play next Saturday evening, at
the Town Hall. The play. "Under
the LAUREL" will be followed with the
laughable farce, Jumbo Jum."
The February meeting of the Ladies'
Cemetery Association will be held on
Thursday afternoon of this week, at
the residence of Mrs. M. Fl. Loomis.
Meeting called at 2:30.
There will be a Polo match at the
Rink this, Thursday evening, between
the Alerts and the old team of this
city, for the championship of the Co.,
which is now held by the old team.
The Gas Co. made good move hen
they reduced the price Of gas Quite
a number of former consumersare pre-
pariug to do away with the use of oil,
now that gas is so reasonable.
Prof. Pike was taken sick in Sha-
lersviIle last week, and is confined to
his bed vii h a severe--cold. This me-
ce -sitates pOstponement of his course
of lectures ia Ravenna.
Next Sunday evening Rev. Andrew
Wilson will answer the question, SIS
the natural tendency of the Christian
Church to make its members narrow
and intolerant, or what is the liberty
granted and the limitations imposed
by the Universalist Church."
Edison Eckert is still guest of Sher,
iff Jones, being unable to obtain the
81 500 bond for his release. His physi-
clan is death on fits" but Informs US
that the prisoner now has q case Of
genuine sickness.
We acknowledge the receipt of an
Invitation and complimentary ticket
to the Florida International Semi
Tropical Exposition. which opened at
Ocala. Fla, January 10Th, 1889. and
continues until May lat.
w. K. Dronbergsr, Western pur-
chasing agent of Dronberger Bros.
wholesale produce and commission
merchants, New York City. is spend
ing a few days at his home on West
Main st.
Sparks Brothers Australian Spec
ialty. Minstrel and Pantomime Co.,
with a full Brass Band and Orchestra,
are to be the attraction at Reeds Opera
Honse tomorrow (Friday) evening.
Ac COn P1hJ ~ COA1 RO5CO VI eASLS
and guarantees a refined and pleasing
entertainment.
The Farmers Institute will be held
Friday and Saturday of this week, al
the Universalist Church, in Kent. Ths
program includes addresses and papers
by we'll known speakers snd writers
among them, Prof. Thorne. Prof. Pike
John Gould, Prof. Lszsnby and Geo
w. Dean. Music will be furnished by
the Students Orchestra and the Ken
and Brimfield Qusrtettes.
The amount collected by the Treas
urer of Portage Co. for the past 81,
months under the Dow law, is 81 .073 Il
being contributed by the followin,
towns: Ravenna $2,O27 20, Kent 81,
693, Sufield $252O5, Shalersville 500 sc
During this time there was refunde,
to different individuals 1863, leaving
net surplus of $3 ,504 10 in the treasur,
| from this source.
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