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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-08-21

Tuesday night the Fire Department was out
for practice. it being the regular meeting night
An alarm was rung for the purpose of testir g
their ability to get out in quick time. and in
four and a-hall minutes the team was brought
ont hitched to the hose cart and made the run
to King ST., nearly half mile and a stream Of
water was being thrown from the hose. The
apparatus was brought back to the engine
house and the horses taken to their stable and
cared for, This had scarcely been done when
a genuine fire alarm was ruDg. and the same
gentleman who had before taken thelr time
again held the timer" In the same time four
and a-half minutes. the boys were in readiness
at the corner of Walnut and Cedar streets, but
the Hook and Ladder boys were little In ad-
vance, and by the timely use OF q Babcock ex-
1inguisher. had already quenched the flames
which had been discovered in an upper cham
ber of the residence eff Geol, Whitobk. 1t is
supposed the fire caught from matches left ir
the pockets of some clothing as pair of pants
were entirely consumed Mr.. and Mrs. w hit
lock were away from home and it was necessa-
ry to burst in the door to get to the ere. The
damage was very small Those people who are
in the habit of saying our fire laddies are slow
in responding to an alarm, will be obliged to
acknowledge their error if they will take the
trouble to time them
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-08-21

meeting of the Board of Improvements was
held at thu office of D. G. Gardner & Co.. Mon
day evening. to discuss the question of raising
funds to assist in rebuilding the Atlantic Mills.
and if possible to inaugurate vigorous canvas
at once for that purpose. While the attendance
was not large. it embraced some of the most
active and influential members. who pro- eeded
at once to the consideration of the mat er before
them. during the progress of which Hr. Babb,
owner of the mill destroyed. entered He said
that if s.. 500 could be raised. it would enable
him. with what other funds he could 5 Gu TO
build brick mill on the site of the old one. 40
x5O it. and 80 feet in height. at probable cost
of $f0IG0, fully equipped. AT first he had
thought it advisable to locate further up in
town, and had looked at some property near
the Z. & p. station, but on reflection. thought it
best 10 erect the new m i'll on the site of tn old
one, as he already owned ihe lot. and would
also have the benefit Of the brick stack. which
was uninjured by thu ii
IL was aScertained that a large number of
farmers, former patrons of the mill, would con-
tribute handsomely toward rebuilding it They
regret very much its loss, as they had been get
ting better salts faction at this mill than al
most any mill in the county, getting a very
, superior quality of flour.
Subscription papers were direc ed to be drawn
up and placed in the hands of o. L. Pryor, Geo
Wisman and p. ii Bean, 10 canvas in tn country
while D. NJ. Clewell volunteered his valuab {
services in the city work. IurposiDg ifpossib'e
to secure the assistance of oil. o. e. Risdon
The outlook is very encouraging tor the i'm
5 mediate rebuilding of this most valuable mill
, 1t was said, and justly tso, that a good grist
mill for the money invested in it, was of more
practical benefit to the merchants and business
J. men than any known industry; that it was d
very different matter contrib bItiug to the loca-
ting or recs tablsh ment of une in the city, from
donating their cash to induce some foreign con-
cern TO come here and locate in the manuiac-
ture OF other rodLcts, with no assurance OF
:. permanency. We trust citizens will re
spond literally t. the call of Mr.. Clewell and
e his assistants. By the terms of tie subScrip
e ton. no money will lie paid to MT. Habb unit
r his Lew mill is hujlt and ready for operation.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-08-21


could be readily disposed of at IS per light per
month. He further stated that rs arc all
night plant could be operated at an expense of
$S per month The interest on the bonds
would amount to 500 per annum or S75 per
month. making total monthly expenditure of
$s75 for running expenses and interest.
The revenue from comm ereial and railroad
lights would amount to $156 per month. figur-
ing on railroad and 20 commercial lights,
which would enable them to operate the plar
for Ss19 per month. only 50 in excess of what
they are now paying for simple street illum :
| nation with a less number of lamps and mid
| night limit. He also quoted the opinion of
Solicitor Brinsmade. of Cleveland. to the effect
that Council may rescind its contract at any
time and that the Ravenna Co cannot collect
pay for its lights in case Council refuses to use
them. Council thought that in case of an al
night light, the services of one policeman could
be dispensed with. saving to the city Of over
$500 per annum. Adjourned.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-08-21

Last Friday afternoon and evening the doors
of the handsome Woodbridge residenc ). on So
Ches nut ct. were opened Tor the reception OF
the home friends oil MIS- mary A. oodDridge
who in response TO her invitations. assembled
"a the number of two hundred. showing the
Sirh esteem in which this talented lady is held
nv those whose pleasure it is to know her.
The rooms were adorned and filed with the
fragrance and beauty OF flowers and plants
and amid the pleas ures of social gres ting the
hours went by until the last guest mad departed
Mrs Woodbridge leaves on Friday Tor Indi.
ana. where she will de iver eight lectures, and
fhnn go 10 south Dakota. where she will speak /
eyery day during September in favor of a pro.
hibItion clause in the constitution of the new
State Thence she goes to Nebraska, where she
will deliver the annual address before the m,
ing of the State w. e. T. U. she then returns
home for a rest of day or two. when she will
depart for the Eastern states, terminating he
Iabors there about December 1st, when she will
return to Ravenna-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-08-21
LEGAL NOTICE.

MARTIN sHAFFER. residing st Ha mory
XN1 Clay county. indiana; Geo W. sfafr +
resIlirg at Brazil. Clay coun- y, Indiana ;Alicn
Shaffer. residipg at Centre Point. Clay county
Indian; Samuel Snaf1er. whose Place OF
residence is unknown; Mary Scott, 1e. iding at
Palouse City, Whitman county. Washing on
Territory; Melissa Norris. re siding at Wa7ne
Wayne county, Nebraska SelInda Shannon, re-
siding at Seymour. WaHne county, Iowa; and
Carl Shaffer. Minnie shaffer. Tommie Shaffcr
and Burtie Shaffer. minors. residing a. Wind
sor Shelby county. llliroiS, defendants will
take notice that on the 18th day of July A D.
1sS9 A. A. Barber. 4 dpinistra'o or with the will
annexed of JOSEPH Sh fer. deceased, pIaiptiff
fled his petition in the oba'e Court OF PR
tage county, STATE of Ohio. against them AID
Others alleging that debts Of $13 exist against
said estate, and there is but $500 of personal
estate, and to paw debts. costs and lexacies the
real estate described as follows: Being west
part of Lot No T. and s. W corner of OF No 8
in shalersvil!e Township. Portage'County. hio
being about ~ acres of lan,. of which Joseph
Shaffer died seized. should BE- sold and praying
that the same be ordered to be sold and for
such order as may be neces- ary
Said defendants are required to answer said
petition on before Sept y her Tth 1859
BY sIDDALL 4 D0UTHTTT, Att'ys.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-08-21
MANTUA STATION

correspondence.
The contract for building the new M. E.
Church was awarded to R. Caris of this place
Work is being pushed on the job. The ruct-
ure is to be of the same general plan as the one
that was burned. Principal changes are: the
main building will be 4 feet longer. the choir
space 4 feet longer. posts feet higher, an oc-
tagonal instead of square tower and basement
under the building.
Prosecutor Maxson has been in town several
times of late. Business. political.
DIR. Way is at Altoona, Pa, on account of the
sickness OF his mother.
Wal Cunningham. Santoros rotund bar tend
and Miss Reed of Cleveland, were married
few days ago.
The teachers and pupils OF the Mantua Cen
| ter district school held a reunion, Saturday, al
this place.
:. P. Vaughn is preparing to build house.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-08-21

The Reunion of Battery A at Twin Lakes, last
Wednesday and Thursday. was well attended
and a good time had by the boys. On the last
day they we're joined by the Portage County
Battalion, representing all the Posts in the conn
ty, and all joined in an old-time picnic. during
which short speeches were made by Gen. Taylor
of Lake Co.. Commander of the 10Th Congress
5onal District Brigade, Chaplain Stewart, of Ed
5nbnreh Col. Hall, of the Summit Co. Battalion.
and Rev. DIR. Locke. of this city.
About 200 of the G. A. RS were present, and
.ha total attendance was about 500. A short
parade was made. and the occasion was one Of
much epioymsnts
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-08-21
SHALER RSVLLLE.
Correspondence.

Parker and Gates are sinking wells in Rich
field.
Merit Carlton i: repairing and moving some
of his farm buildings.
The M. E. Church has purchased a lot of w.
]. Weaver, and will soon worship in a house OF
their own, as they intend to fit up shop stand
ing on it for a church.
A lady, living in the northern part of the
township, was assaulted by a drunk, a few days
ago. Her screams brought assistance, and the
rascal skipped.
The Feeder Dam school house has been moved
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-08-21

Our Prohibition brethren had rous-
ing convention last Saturday, at Citi :
Zens Hall, and evinced great zeal and
enthusiasm for their cause. In the af :
ternoon some excellent addresses were
made by two of their eminent speakers
who commanded the close attention
of those present. The convention also
manifested a thorough knowledge of
the uses designed to be made of cold
water. for a large quantity of 1t was
there, but instead OF allowing it to be
thrown on their cause las sometimes
bappens) it was spread over the floor,
which, by vigorous mopping, was made
to reveal little of its pristine white.
ness, long hidden by the vileDess OF
tobacco devotees and the accumulated
contributions of many years service
under dirty feet 1t made q forcibie
illustration of their intention of wash
ing from the body polite the filth oi
the liquor power, and was no doubt
apprecia ated as such by them, but the
Democrats, assembled in the room im
mediately below, failed to profit by the
demonstration, although treated to 8
copious supply of the aqua (not) pura
which percolated through the joints il
tine floor above and fell upon their de
voted heads.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-08-21


RAVENNA-Etna House, September 2Oth
KENT-ContineDtal Hotel, Sepr g rsf
ASo aEruaH ON rnr oArE EACH MONTH.
This eminent German specialist from Berlin
positively cures all diseases of the Eye, Ear,
Nose Throat and Lungs after all others fail He
has cured more cases of Blindness, Deafness,
Catarrh, Throat and Lung Diseases than any
Chronic ON ies Diseases of the Eye, such
the Lids, of the Iris, of the Choroid, of the Ret
ina; Chronic Ulcerations, Spasms of the Lids,
the Cheeks, Day and Night Blindness, Purulent
or Mattering Sore Eyes, GonOrrhoeal Ophthal-
mia, Red Blotches OF Brown ones on the Ball,
Phlyctenular Ophthalmia, Opacities or Milk
White Spots on the Eye, Glancoma or Cuppipg
OF the Nerve, Amauross. Falling out of Lashes,
other diseases to which the eye or its appendages
reliable, positive and rapid cure guaranteed.
Bar Troubles are cured by DR.. Salm in an
of all roaring, Kissing and ringing noises, heavi
ness, itching, pain, running of the ear; will
close up hole in a drum of fifty years standing;
will insert Artificial Ear Drums of his own in
vention with astonsshingly gratifying results.
Nose.-Dr. Salm has paid particular atten-
the worst cases Of CATARRH, even if the
bones have partly been eaten up; removes po-
the sense Of smell and taste, and removes fetid
odor as result of Catarrh in one setting.
are cnred and on mora n3 0oo IaIGts
have been obtained by DIR. Salm than by any
other physician in the world. He will remove
Tonss without pain and loss of blood. Will
cure your liberated or granulated sore throat;
restore your lost or cracked voice good as
ever; guarantee also to cure Hay Fever, Asth-
ma, Bronchitis, Winter and Chronic Coughs.
DR.. Salm has on his record books cases of Con-
sumption which came to him with one lung
parts of one gone. He has by his treatment
healed up the cavities in their lungs, and the
patients now bid fair to outlive any one with
two lungs.
G~ Go and see DIR. Salm at this visit. Con-
sultation and examination FREE. Address all
communications to DR. NORTH SALM,
Columbus, Ohio.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-08-21

On motion the Secretary was requested to fur
nish a copy to each paper in the county for pub
1ication. The report of the committee on Reso-
1utions was read and adopted as a whole.
Rev. George H. Fairbanks. of Geauga Co.. our
candidate for state Senator. was then introduced
and delivered a short but interesting and forcible
speech. After another song. the convention was
addressed by l.. b. Logan, of Alliance. candidate
for Lieut.. Governor. During his speech he read
the State platform. section by section. and COIN
mented upon it. His statements were certainly
endorsed by Prohibitionists and could not be snc
cessfulIy controverted by anyone.
collection was taken to help meet expenses
of the State committee. Adjourned with bene-
diction.
The convention was we'll attended and was q
success in every respect.
W. r. JEWELL.
Sec. Ex Com.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-08-21

correspondence
Mr.. Caikins, of Paris. with two hands. deep
ened the well on the square 20 feet. making it
60 feet deep. 1t had to be drilled through the
rock. 1t is hoped the water will not fail now
The Sabbath School children will have a ride
on the cars and q picnic at silver Lake, next
Thursday.
Rev. Mr.. Brown and family will start on
vacation of two weeks. this evening. He Will
st awhile in Ashtabula county, his former
home. and then attend the reunion at Milwau-
kee
Visitors at church yesterday were Nellie AL
Kingsbury.
Charles Brady, son of Charles Brady. the
| Pioneer, died yesterday morning, after one
months sickness with dropsy from heart
| di case.
Miss Libby Haines is said to remain about
| the same.
The United Brethren Church in this town
| are having an interesting time. They can hear
preaching one week in favor of the new de-
parture. and the next in opposition to it. They
should try all things and hold to the good.
Mrs. Webb gave her lecture on Personal
Purity" at the Station last evening. Whether
it was as good as preaching. 1 cannot tell.
Homer H. Woolf spent two days in Goshen.
and attended the Quaker Church there. yester.
day. Mr.. Newlin, of Damascus preached a
missionary sermon, and collection of $40 was
| taken mp.
George Woolf and sister attended the STRAIT
ton picnic in Goshen. last week.
W.S. Parkin is moving to Alliance today.
Comfy Townsend and family, from Salem
are visiting at Samuel Townsend. of this place
R. e French is at the Sebrel House. and has
been waiting over 4 week for the iron work OF
| bridge for Randolph creek. This will be
good news for the farmers who have to drive
through the water to get to their wet town.
Aug. l5.-A grand, good shower last night.
Mrs. Danl Hillyer is on the sick list.
Our boss carpenter, James Costello, is NOV
ing his family to Alliance this week. He is en-
gagged in the hammer shops.
We learn that one of James Matoons boys
shot steer belonging to Girls Spires. few days
ago. Such reckless boys should be kept at
home instead of trespassing upon the farmers
Oats are mostly in shock, and is very heavy
crop. One farmer says he has single stalks in
fields as thick as his little finger. We have not
seen them.
The G. A. R. entertainment at the Edinburgh
Hall last Monday night, was we'll attended, and
all had good time.
Farmers have commenced to turn up the soil
again. The Bone Dust Peddlers are hunting
buyers.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-08-21

You will remember that the Ravenna Gas &
Electric Light Co. submitted a proposition for
the consideration of this body (some time in
May) and the figures given in the above state
ment are the figures they were wanting to sell
their Electric Light Plant to the city for at that
time. The valuation they put upon their Real
Estate Ia lot some Soxoo feet) was considered so
excessive that 1t did enter into the consider
alton of the matter. The same remark applies
equally with the 10 IS per cent theu asked as
an item of ' Business Risk
Other than these two last mentioned items.
| this is a careful, fair and just estimate of the
| difference in price for substantially the same
plant Ia matter, you will observe. of 81, 1887
Your Committee has labored faithfully and
has kept the fact constantly in view, that we
want to deal justly in this matter with both the
Ravenna Gas s. Electric Light Co. and the pub
lie. and afSr mature and careful deliberltion
your committee with the Mayor and our Coun-
Gil concurring. are unanimously agreed that
SIo5 500 is magnamous offer for The property in
| question. namely, the Ravenna Electric Ligh,
Plant, as it now is. In submitting our report tc
you we do SO with every assurance that thi.
| council as body, as well as your committee
| individually and collectively. want to treat the
Ravenna Electric Light Co. and citizens and tax
payers with EQUAL JUSTICE. All of which is re.
spectfully submitted.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-08-21
The Democracy of Portage County
met in mass convention at Town Hall

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last Saturday, at o'clock p. m.
j. 81. Dussel was chosen chairman
of the convention and G. 81. Goldman
Secretary. On motion, the following
gentlemen were selected as delegates
from Portage county to the State Con-
vention to be held at Dayton, August
9th and 28th: ID. L. Rockwell, Geo.
f. Douthitt, @. H. Goldman, Ohas. B.
Newton, Chas. III. Kelso. Myron H.
Garter, e S.Hutchinson, s. w. J.Weaver
A motion was lhen made and car
ried that the delegation be empowered
to fill any vacancy that may occur
among their number, after which, I. 7
Siddall, g. Ii. Goldman, A. A. Barber
ID. M. Marshall, l. n. Phelps, VIM
Heisley and j. I. Williams were Sc
lected as County Executive Commit
tee, with power to fill vacancy and t.
choose their own officers.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-08-21

At the special meeting OF the Council. Thurs
day evening. all the members were present.
including the M or, and Solicitor Cole. The |
session was an ir ,ortant one. as 1t brings the
electric light ques lon out of the comparative
chaos in which is has lain OF late, to well de-
fined position on the part of the city, and it is
hoped and conf icntiy expected that 1t will re-
suit in the early determination of all the mat
ters connecIe,lt |. erewith securing to the people
an electric light plant in conformity 10 their
decision at the polls last April. and treating
with equity the claims of the Ravenna Gas and
Electro Light Co. The Electric Light Com
mite: through its Chairman. u. N. Clswel.
drsts omitted its report to the Council, as fol-
lows:
To the Hon. Mayor and City Council:
GENTLL ,tEN:--Your Committee appointed by
the Mayor. SOON after the election held in April
the result of which was that authority was given
the City Council to expend sum not exceeding
SIS, 900 for the purpose of purchasing and erect
ing an electric light plant, beg to offer this their
report of investigation, etc. in reference to a
judicial expenditure for said purpose.
First-Your Committee beg leave tc say that
we have diligently investigated the matter in
several directions; we have submitted proposals
to several Electrical Lighting Companies; We
have been fortunate in having the advice and
counsel of Mr.. w. B. Cleveland, an electrical
engineer of large experience. gentleman whose
practical knowege on electrical lighting is un-
questioned. in whose integrity we have implicit
confidence. Therefore. your Committee feel
warranted in saying that as far as our investiga-
tions have been made, that we are on solid
ground. Mr.. Cleveland has nothing to SELL
He is not interested with or for any Electrical
Lighting Cos; his retention by your committee
is purely and entirely professional. He fully
understands the peculiar situation. and his ad
vice and counsel is given US with all the facts a:
, they exist. We have received proposals from
several of the Electric Lighting Cos. The one
received from the Westinghouse Co., of Pitts
, burgh. Pa, the Mayor (who has kindly assisted
your committee in every possible mannerl anc
this committee. as well our consulting h2in
, eer. are UNANIMOUS in considering it as yer,
) much the most favorable
. Second-To give your honorable body full
and perfect understanding of the situation. w
I will give you some comparative figures on wha
' we can do. and invite your attention to the fol
owing itemized statement. as given in by GU
q Council:
a RAvENNA GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHT Co.
!. SO light dynamo wire. etc. ..............s 662
D SO horse power engine and boiler ........ 400
buholng LOO
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