The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-08-27
RAVENNA, O., Aug. 25th

c. G. Byers, of Parkersburgh, WA, arrived
in the city Saturday. and left Monday for Mag
ara Falls to attend the National Bicycle Meet,
when he will return to this city and prolong
his visit here for several weeks.
There was freight wreck on the Erie at the
Mahoning crossing, Leavittsburg. early Mon
day morning, by which three cars were con-
verted into kindling wood and their contents
destroyed. Passenger trains Nos. and s made
their run between there and Kent via P. & W.
The following score was made at the regular
shoot of the Gun Club, last Thursday. at 25 sin
gle bluerocks each. Lewis 25. Severance 19. Ma
dole Is. Bierce 81. Second score. at Is Singles:
Stevens II. Lewis %. Madole q. Fletcher 16.
Bierce %. Severance 16. In a six bird sweep
Bieree and Madole tied for first with straight
Lewis. Severance and Stevens. S each. Fletcher 5.
The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows.
colored. was organized Monday evening. at G. A.
r. Hall. with q charter members. The work
was done by A. H. Evans. W, S. Jones and J. M.
Bush. investigating committee from Ohio Lodge,
No. 11Ss Cleveland. The following officers were
elected: J. R. Kelley. P. N. F.; J. H. Coleman.
N. G.; Robert Mcdowell. V. g.; F. B. Lancaster,
L. S. C. P. Lancaster. P. S. The public instala-
tion will take place later on, at the Rink.
A Praise Service was held at Oakwood last
Sunday, and an interesting program rendered.
The "jug breaking" netted to the society $5.21,
| and collection of 81 90 was taken up. Only
about half of the jugs were gathered in, and
there will be another praise service four weeks
from last Sunday, when it is hoped that the re-
naming jugs will be sent in.
Battery holds its reunion at RaYenna today
and tomorrow. The meeting today is being
| held in the G. A. R. Hall, and tomorrow will be
at P. L. Hunts. east of town. This evening
| there will be a lecture at the Opera House on
| ''The Atlanta Campaign by c. 81. Goodsell. Of
Minneapolis, a member of the Battery. There
| will be. in addition to the speaking, program
of recitations and music.
| The Portage County Battalion held their an.
nual picnic at the Fair Grounds, Friday. All
| the Posts in the county. comprising the David
Mcintosh. Ravenna, A. II. Day, Kent, Douthitt,
Edinburg. Vactor B. Stanford, Randolph, Bent
| ley, Mantua Station, and Earl Millikan, Wind
ham. were well represented and the total at
| tendance of ex soldiers was about 800. A de-
| tachment of 8. of V. were also present from
Kent and Mogadore The boys had royal
good time, discussing the scenes and exper-
fences of army life and enjoying splendid
dinner which was spread on the tables in
tempting array. The Streetsboro band furnish
ed the music for the occasion. In the afternoon
Hon. N. D. Tibbals. of Akron. delivered an ex-
cellent address. which was one of the leading
features of the day.
Mrs. Joanna E. Bean, Admx. of Clement R.
Bean, filed complaint against John Bean, un-
der section 605S of the Revised Statutes. asking
, that he be compelled to disclose certain proper
ty belonging to the deceased mans estate which
} she charges him with concealing The hearing
! tod I,ofo ~ n
: Ingell. No decision yet.
The regular season at the Opera House will be
l opened by Chas. A. Loder. in "Hilarity," Tues
day, Sept. End. Mr.. Loder is great favorite ir
: Ravenna and as he has improved great dea
since his last appearance here. and the piece il
q much funnier. scenery new. also large addition
y to company, theater patrons will undoubtedly
witness one of the best attractions of the season
/ on the opening night. The Toledo BEE says
"Hilarity" has packed the house all week. an
no wonder. as it is thefunniest play that has bee
= in Toledo for several years."
is The Ravenna Gun Club went to Alliance las
> Monday to teach the Club of that city how I
break bluerocks. There were nine men in eac
team, and the result was disastrous to the Rs
VIENNA boys. the score showing II in favor
:. Alliance 1t is expected the return match wi
=. be shot here next week, though the date is nj
= definitely fixed.
,e Prosecutor 1 II. Phelps expects to be at hon
about September 4th. In letter from hir
-, dated at Colorado Springs. Aug. 23d, he says: :
!. "This is pretty little cityraof about II o
:, people. but describe it cannot. Yesterday NJ
10 Wilcox. his little son and myself, took ca
"A riage, with driver and a guide, and went
no Maniton Springs. six miles distant from her
among the " foothills of the Rockies" 1t is
wonderful place, beautiful beyond my powe
os to describe, and no idea can be formed witho
u seeing it. The grand caverns of Maniton, Che
Vi enne Canon, the wonderful Soda and Irt
a' Springs. the Ute Pass,' Williams Canon. t
II Rainbow Falls, the Garden of the Gods.' a
IL many other wonderful places, must be seen
j be realized,''