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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-05-30
Letter from Rev. VIM. Lucas,
MARION, o, NAV 2Sth. 1889.

MARION, o May 2Sth, 1889.
Editor Democratic Press:
Your manifold kindnesses have plac-
ed me under obligations to you; and,
besides this, I promised you an epistle
at some time in the near future. de-
sire also to ANAL myself of the medium
of your excellent paper to communi-
cate with my Ravenna friends From
a goodly number of these L have al
ready received long and interesting
letters. And assure you that although
no longer citizen of your beautiful
town, Mrs. l.. and myself both retain
a lively interest in Ravenna and it's
people.
1 hope Grace Church may soon sue
ceed in getting worthy Rector. We
were interested to note that Rev Bro.
Laughlin has arranged for short stay
in Merry Old England" How ro.
mantically interesting it would be to
the girls of Ravenna, should he bring
back some English girl as Mrs. l. L
assure you some of those girls over
there are remarkably fascinating.
Wife and [ often talk of old friends
in Ravenna, and during the Summer
may possibly make a short visit.
We have just spent two months in
Marion. The parish, some two years
ago, built an excellent rectory in the
best residence portion of the city; it is
free of debt, and has been elegantly
papered for US, making, as some have
said, the prettiest house in Marion
This is doubtless the picture of high
ly elated imagination but we are
proud of our home, and if favored with
health. hope to enjoy it much.
We have nice brick church in the
very heart of the city, standing on an
admirable lot. L am happy to say
that our congregations are good bet.
ter, it Is said, than they have been foI
years before. With the blessing o!
God, we hope TO do good work for
The Church and our Master here.
We have a live and prosperous town
A great many new houses are going
! up ali over town. The manufactures
are ali doing we'll, aud business il
general is seemingly quite good Bu
siDess HOUSES are extending along bott
principal streets. [ see that several o
these blocks are quite new. Old one:
are being pulled down, and new ant
better ones are ;aking their places.
saw few days ago that there ar
3S saloons in the county, of whicl
number % are in Marion. There i
very much more open drinking her
than 1 observed in Ravenna. and
Judge a very lax enforcement of law
Our Mayor is blind, and-well, he is
politician.
L have been invited to take part j
the exercises of Decoration Day.
With respects to all old friends. NOR
anon. Yours, resp'y,
VIM. LUCAS.
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Potatoes Ten Cents a Bushel.

Potatoes Ten Cents a Bushe1.
Friend Earmer, the calico shoe men
tell you that goods cannot be sold at
the prices Harris & Co. are selling
them at, and pay expenses. The con-
sumers who are using YOUR products,
have any of them ever asked you
whether you can produce them and
sell at the price you are selling? OF
course not. 1t is an established fact
the farmer is the foundation of our
national wealth, and if he is forced to
sell his product at such low prices, is
it not fact that everything in the
way of manufactures is sold in proper
tion ?
Butter at Ten Cents a Pound,
Mrs. Friend Farmer. have any of
those extortionate merchants ever
asked you whether you could afford to
sell it at that Insignificant price, and
pay expenses? We are sure they have
not But those very calico shoe men
are eating your butter, at 10 cents q
pound and getting fat at it, and hoping
to get it at even less. Now, is it aAy'
thing more than justice to yourself tC
patronize the store thrt has so revOlu
tionized the prices of fine shoes thai
you can afford to buy pair of fine
shoes, at about half what the eXtor
tionate merchants have been in the
habit of charging you.
We want your patronage and W.
want you 10 try our goods. We ask
no profit of you for the first 80 days, in
order for you to see how little money
will buy good shoe at our store.
So, remember, we are at No. 3
Riddles Block, the beauty OF Ravenns
ami the pride of Portage county.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-05-30

The Dorcas Society will meet Friday
evening, at the residence of Ezra Com >
stock, on Spruce ST. A full attendance
is desired, as the election of officers
will be held.
Rev. j. M. Van Horn, former pastor
OF Ravenua Christian Church, is at the
Isle of Wight, where he went by order
of his physicians, who forbade his
preaching for at least three months,
owing to physical prostration.
See our ready made window shade.
mounted on spring roller, at 45 cents.
C.fA MYERS.
Rev. J. E. Powell, pastor of the Dis
cipIes Church at Southampton, Eng i,
will exchange pulpits with Rev. E. G..
Laughlin, of this city, during the lat
ter gentleman's visit across the waters.
aud will preach his initial discourse
here the first Sunday in July.
The Erie will sell Excursion tickets
Akron, June Sth, on account of Fore
paugh show, at ST. round trim, inciud
ing admission to show. Trains, after
June 2nd, are expected to leave Ra-
VIENNA for Akron at 5.23 a. M, s 53 a..
M. and 557 p m.
Seventeen members of A. H. Day
Post, Kent Is of r. w. Hall Post, of
MOgadore, and two of Tod Post, of
Youngstown, assemble with David
Mcintosh Post at their Hall, Tuesday
evening. Five recruits were mustered
in by the latter organization. and com
rade Hall, in behalf of Mogadore Post,
presented to the David Mcintosh boys
handsome stone water urn, orna-
mented with the name of the Post.
Following the presentation, a supper
was served in the hall Over 100 were
in attendance, and all enjoyed the
evenings cheer of social mingiing,
very much.
J. S. Allen recently purchased of
Mr.. Jacob Phile, of Edinburg, SIX head
of cattle which weighed alive nearly
5000 pounds. One steer, slaughtered
last week, weighed alive ,49O pounds,
and dressed $50 lbs.-624 per cent. Mr..
Phile delivered and exhibited on the
streets, Wednesday, one of the finest
and fattest steers ever brought to Ra.
VIENNA. 1t weighed alive 1,746 pounds.
Choice cuts for sale, Friday and Sat
urday of this week, at the Peoples
Meat Market.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-05-30

Last Saturday Geo. Hulett, of Kent,
invited the farmers who have pur~
chased Mowers and Binders from him
this season, to a dinner at his ware
rooms. He has sold "a of these ma
chiues, and after the dinner had been
served a grand procession was formed,
including, besides the machines men.
toned. fine display of agricultural
i'm plements, and number of the mer-
chants joined in the parade, with a
display OF goods. Headed by she h0nt
Band, the procession moved through
the streets of that city, resembling d
| 4th of July parade.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-05-30
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.

Julia A. Hosmer VS. Peter TremOlin.
Settled at def'ts costs.
Nora Collins VS. Phenix Mutual Fire
ms. Co. Def't has leave to file amend
ed answer by June Is,
Frank T. Carlisle vs Julia M.Wilder.
Settled. each party to pay own costs.
Ozias Barber VS. VIM. POntious ct al.
Demurrer to petition overr1led. Defts
have leave to answer by July lst.
Cyrus J Manly va VIM. J. Manly
Contest of Will. Verdict sustaining
Will
Amurelus Rogers VS. Augustus Wolf
ct al. Def't has leave to answer 80 days
after term.
Hiram Bassett vs John Bassett. Dis.
missed by ppff without prejudice.
Samuel ID Evans VS. Villa A. Thorn
as, adm'x Def't has leave to answer
by June Is.
james M. Kirk VS. Emery Monroe
New trial granted.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-05-30

Just received, supply of the Latest
Improved Standard and Domestic
Sewing Machines, in walnut and an
tique oak furniture are fine. Call and
examine, at T. F. Thompson's. If.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-05-30

Fine carpet seat, folding chairs, to
rent for entertainments and private
parties. Will be furnished to benevo-
lent and Church societies free.
G. J. STANFORD, Undertaken.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-05-30

Monday, about 8 80 P M, Elmer
Kingsbury raped at the residence of
s. J. Gross on Cleveland Avenue. and
exeitediY informed that gentleman
that his buildings were all on fire."
Greatly alarmed, Mr.. G. went out
in flames, but discovered Instead, the
fiery element enveloping his barn, 10
Gated at the rear of his house An
Erie locomotive, standing near the
moment later by the Quaker Mill
whistle, and soon the department was
on its way to the fire. A delay was
occasioned near the Qaakers, by a
mistake in locating the ire at that es
tabIishment, and unreeling about 100
feet of hose, which of course had to be
rewound, and then the boys were
obliged TO wait for II long train to
pass, before being able 10 eros the
tracks. a minute later, two streams
Of water were playing OF the buiidin g
Ooo ~ OCAhS NAPP~ASdO SL@O hOSAAltA$
could save il, attention Was then given
to adjacent structures, and by prom pt
action and hard work, the Ere was
confined 10 its original limits. The
Darn of David Kingsbury was badly
scorched, the boys reaching it just in
the nick of time, while another one
on the Gledhlll place. at the corner o.
Cleveland and Lincoln Avenues, Wax
in flames st one time, which. how
ever, were quickly subdued. A strong
wind carried the sparks and burning
embers long distances, and barn be
longing 10 MIR. Skelly was ignited OF
the roof, and saved by a pail of water
The value of our waterworks sys
tenn was never more forcibIy illustra
ted, for it saved at least Il dozaL
residences from certain destruction
The origin of the fire is a mystery
Elmer Kingsbury kept horse in the
barn, and had been there about al
hour previous 10 the fire To stable th,
animal, carrying lantern with him
but the fire cannot be attributed t.
that. Insurance, 5000.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-05-30
Adjustment of Loss at Glantua.
MANTUA, o May "a, 1889.
M ESSRS ID. &. GARDNER & Co.,

U OOsf
..., .ea,. ~ RAVENNA, OHIO.
DEAR SIRS: In the recent loss by
fire, of our Methodist Church here,
which was insured in the SUN INsUR-
ANCE Co, of London, through your
agency, we take pleasure in stating
that the loss has. .been adjusted honor
ably and fairly, and to our full salts
faction.
J. @. A. MILLER, Pastor.
Z, Z: Z Z; =. : fSSSs' SS%s. SSs;''' Trustees.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-05-30

Cincinnati Desiccating Co.'S fertil-
izers are made of PURE animal matter
only, and in best possible condition for
use. See analysis in Ohio Crop Report
On hand and for sale by
m Il TuOMpS0N
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-05-30
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

Estate of Martin EjeImann. deceased.
YTHE undersigned has been appalnted ana
i qualified as Executor OF the estate CT ID ar
tin Edelmann. late eff Ravenna. Forage Coun-
ty, Ohio. dee eased 80
Dated this nth day of Nav, A. d 1889
JOSEPH EEELMANN. Executor
Attest: C D. INGELL. Probate Judge 1cs2
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-05-30

We have the finest assortment of
Wall Papers-all grades, to be found in
Portage County. Prices always the
oWest, 9, A, MYERS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-05-30
A Large Stock

OF harness, just received, made from
best oak stock and all hand work.
Sold at rock bottom prices. Come in
and see. L. F. THOMPSON.
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NOTICE.


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, as
heretofore. EVEHETF BRuIHERS.
April "a, 1889, N7s-4t*
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-05-30

nEO COB ENSILAGE CORN,
IL GERMAN HiIILET and
HUNGARIAN SEED
on hand aud for sale
IIIS, Swx G, L. HORTS
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-05-30

Special low prices on articles for
graduating presents @, A. MYERS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-05-30

Louis Schweitzsr's, headquarters for
Schlather's Bottled Lager.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-05-30

Estate of Katie E Hazeibaker, deceased.
TIME undersigned has been appointed and
unatitied IS administrator of the esta,e of
kt-i4 f. dazelbtker late of Havenna, Portage
County. Ohiu. dec ased.
Dated ,liis 2ith day of May 4. ID 1889
MARK w PHELPS.
Attest: c. d. INGELL, Prob ate Judge 1913
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-05-30
Bucklen,s Arnicasalve.

The BEST SALYE in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheunn,
fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chill
blains, corns, and all skin eruptions.
and positively cures piles. It is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by w. Il. HART, Raw.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-05-30

special attention paid to hair cutting
and dressing for ladies and children,
at the Etna House Barber Shop.
If you want to get your hair cut 60
to the Etna House BarbereShOp.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-05-30

At the new Ravenna Livery and
Feed Stable" on West Main Street,
nearly opposite the Shannon House,
you will find everything new and first
class, and can be furnished with con
veyances, both single and double, at
reasonable prices.
The building is commodious and
web ventilated, the drainage excellent,
making it one OF the finest Feeding
Stables in the county.
MRS. S r. Poe,
GEORGE F. NICHOLS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-05-30
Plants for Sale.

1NOu ATOES -LiViagstoa's Favorite,
Turner's II brd. &c.
Eails Wakefield cabbage; Late Cabbagcs.
taulifiowers, Celery, Peppers. kndivr,
Russian Turuips and sweet Potatoe Plants
JOHN T. KING,
1882 4wr Kent, ONO.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-05-30
PUBLIC sALEl

TIME undt rsinued Assignee in trust for the
L benefit of the creditors of Freeman jones,
will sell at Public Auction. at the Court House
steps Ravenna Ohio on Saturday, the sth day of
une, A. d. 1889, the following claims belonging
to said estate:
Claim against L. A. Bushnell Sl2.6S.
Jacob Krsuse. s 0.40,
A. A. Norris. 1919.
:" J. S. Noble, IA 05.
'' Kate Connors. $40 .62.
:" j. X Smith, S2l.0S.
and other uncollected claims in the hands of said
sale to commence at 10 o'eloek. a. NJ.
P. ". SNYDER, Assignee
RaysRna. o., May 9Th. lss3
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no OUR NEIGl1RORs.

The question is often asked by ou
neighbors Where, wonder, can 1
get pure stimulant?" 1t is q fact that
there is scarcely roof under which
you cannot find a stimulant of some
kind. Old people proiong life with il;
sick people have it to sustain life; well
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 citizens of this country.
AT his home his word is taken un.
hesitatingly. To him we can cheerfullyl
recommend our readers for anything
in the liquor line. He authorizes us tc
say that for 81 90 you can buy one quar-
six year old rye, or six quarts for SIS 90
His "Silyer Age" at 81 so per quart il
without doubt the best whiskey
known. Send for price list and com
plete catalogue. His address is, Ma1
Klein, 80 Federal St., Allegheny, Pa
-Mention this Paper.
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DEMOCRATIC PRESS.

Children's Express Wagons ana
Hammocks. at MRS. SCRIPTURES.
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New Advertis' 'ts.
FOR SALE.
NorICE OF APPOINTMENT

GOOD. GENTLE FAMILY COW. at a bar
gnin Good mixer, Must be sold soOa.
2W j ii. JONES. Grant st.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-05-30

Lawn Tennis goods supplied by
G.. A. MYERS.
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A lot of first class tanning mills and
graders, at low figures, at
II. F. THOMPSoN's.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-05-30
ARTICLE XVI.

SEC. 8. At the general election to be held in
the year thousand eight hundred and
NINETY two, and i'll each twentieth year there
after, the que stion shall there be conven-
tion 10 revise, alter or amend the Constitution
shall be submitted to the electors of the state,
and in case maj ority of all the electors voting
at such election decide in favor OF CONVEX
ton, the General Assembly, at its next session,
shall provide, by law, for the election of dele
gates, and the assembling OF such convention,
as is provided In the preceding section; but no
amendment of this Constitution, agreed upon
by any convention assembled in pursuance OF
this article, shall take effect until the same shall
have been submitted to the electors Of the
state, and adopted by majority OF those Vot-
ing thereon.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-05-30
ARTICLE x.

SEC. 2. County officers shall be elected in the
even years, on the first Tuesday after the hrst
Monday in November, by the electors of each
county, i'll such manner and for such term OF
even years, as may be provided by law. When
a vacancy occurs in q county office it shall be
filled by appointment for the remainder of the
term
SEC. A. Township officers, and elective mun1-
cipal officers shall be elected in the odd years,
on the first Tues 1My after the first Monday In
November, by the electors OF each township or
muncipality, in such manner, and for euch
term OF even years, may DE provided by law.
When d vacancy occurs in a township or muni-
cipal Office it shall be filled by appointment Tor
the remainder OF the term.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-05-30
ARTICLE VIII

: SEC 12 So long as the state shall have rub
lie works which require superintendent, there
shall be q board OF public works, to consist OF
three members, and whose term of office shall
be for such number OF even years a. may be
provided by law.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-05-30
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OHIO, I
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.

I. Daniel j. Ryan, secretary of state of the
state of Ohio, 90 hereby certify that the forego.
ing is true copy of joint resolution adopted
nv the General Assembly of the State OF Ohio,
on the 18th day of April, A. ID. 1889, taken from
the original rolls filed in this office.
In testimony whereof, l have hereunto sub
scribed my name and affixed my Off
rsEAL1 cial seal, at Columbus, the 10th day OF
April, A. d. 1889.
DANIEL ]. RYAN,
Secretary of State.
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Mississippi, go up the Ohio to Steu-
benville, from whence he will return
to Ravenna. His pulpit will be occu
pied next Sunday by Rev. McMillen,
| Secretary of the Ohio Sunday School
Union, and the succeeding Sunday. by
J. Ill, Berry, graduate of Lane Sem
mary
For the past six months, G. E. Twitt
and John F. Byers have been busy in
| the intricaeies of bringing to compile
ton and successful operation a dy
dynamo electric machine of their own
Invention, and on Tuesday of last
week, at the final test of the machine,
were rewarded by its perfect action in
producing a clear, steady light, of
beautiful brilliancy and diffusive quail
tiles. 1t is designed for incandescent
lights, and its inventors claim for it
many important improvements over
ticesble feature is its remarkable sim.
plicity We will give. e.more particulars
of this invention at some future day
Monday forenoon, Mr.. Dan King o
Charlestown, came to town in skele
ton behind spirited grey, which h'
lift for few moments, standing il
front of Fl. Oakley's residence OF
North Chestnut street, while he tool
some butter to the house. While b,
!, was gone, the animal became fright
ened at piece of paper blown past
by the wind, and started on a ivel.
run toward Main street, turnirg TIA
Il corner by the 2nd National Bank
crossing to the south side of the street
crashing into a wagon near Water
n mans drug store, and coming to a ha
e in front of Towns Shoe Store, wher
q it was captured A broken harness
J. pair of thiIls. skeleton seat, whi ffietre
v and spoke, tells the entire loss to M
King. No other damage done.
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Excursion to Cleveland.

The G, & P. r. r. will sell excursion
tickets to Cleveland aud return, June
10 and IL, on account of Forepaugh 8
show, at rate of ST 65 including admis-
sion. Tickets good 10 return one day
from date of sale,
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1889-07-27
Adventure With n Sword Fish.

Chief Officer Martin, Of the bark Vir.
ginia L. Stafford, was carly astir the
other morning. The vessel had been
locked at Pier % in Philadelphia the
nght before, and lay with her port side
alongside the wharf. VIVA is that
sticking Up thcre?" he asked the second
mate, who was experimenting the opera
Lon Of washing down decks. "Why,
hat exclaimed Second officer Powell,
"is what fouled our por; main brace when
We were tacking ship"
a Closer examination, says an Inquirer
reporter, revealed the fact that the pro-
lection, which was just a couple of inches
above the water line, in the wake Of the
after swifter Of the miZzen rigging, was
nothing more or less han the blade of a
sword fish, broken Off within about an
Inch OF the root 1t had struck right in
q seam and had penetrated a considerable
depth. Owing TO the after part of the
vessel being still full of cargo, it was i'm.
possible to reach the locality on the inner
side TO see whether the blade had pene-
trated the inner skin.
fhe sword fish must have been at least
fifteen feet long, judging from the size of
the blade. 1t was so firmly imbedded in
the side that an attempt to extract it re-
suited in its breaking off short, leaving
the jagged splinters of bone still project.
ing. The seam vas started for about
four inches on each side and the oakum
was oozing out. The Virginia L. Stat.
FORD is commanded by Captain Lawrence,
and is consigned to Z. c. knight & Co
She left Port Natal, Barbados, three
weeks ago for this port.
The cook tells a curious yarn. Last
Sunday week he was connecting a par
ticuiar dish, at which he hattered him
self he was equal TO the best French chef
who ever swan. This dish required
careful watching while in process of
cooking, and all Of a sudden cook, dish
and a.. were sent flying by a sudden
shock and culver which brought the bark
up al standing. The cook was equal to
the occasion, however. Recovering him.
self Immediately, he rushed to the kettle
halliards and stood by ready to let 90 on
the nrst intimation Of danger. Nothing
further occurred, however, and the cir
cumstance passed from the memoir Of
the crew until yesterdays discovery
brought 1t back to memory.