The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-05-28


Mrs Adam HeisIer has been seriously i'll fc
2 several days past. but we pleased to learn,
% improving.
D. c. Gardner has been appointed Censu
Enumertaor for the west half of Ravenna, i
u place of j. II. Oakley. who resigned.
The musical comedy, Little Trixie," will b
the next attraction at the Opera House. mex
g. Wednesday evening. June 4th.
c. G. Hudson. of Rootstown went to Washing
> ton. Pa, Monday. via the c. & P.
Mrs. W. K. Ingersoll left for Denver, Col, thi
morning. on the C. & P.
Excursion tickets to Cleveland will be good OF
the evening train on The 29th. and on any of tn,
morning trains on the 3Oth. and to return til
June End.
Robert Knapp was severely injured Monday
by heavy timber falling upon and badly bruis
ing his right arm. Fortunately DO bones were
broken.
The Memorial Day services will be held at the
Opera House, instead of at the Cemetery as here.
totore announced. commencing promptly at
O'Clock. At the completion of the exercises the
people will proceed to Maple Grove Cemetery
and decorate the graves of the fallen heroes.
D. Il. Gardner left today for an extended visit
to points in Nebraska. where he has real estate
Interests, Lincoln being his first objective point
i His trip combines health seeking in connection
with business. His sister. Mrs. Grove Barber re-
sides at Lincoln. and his brother Miles at Beatrice
whom. with other relatives in the state. he will
| visit on his return.
The Finance Committee met Monday niobt
| ana decided to ask for reduction of 4-Io mills
on the street and sanitary tax, and 2-1o on the
sinking fund, and add it to the lighting fund
Which will thus be increased about 81 900. the
amount OF anticipated shortage.
The jury in the case of Fannie L. Valentine
VS.. the Union Central Life Insurance Co. of
Cincinnati, retired about 5 o'clock Yesterday
afternoon and at returned sealed verdict
which was opened this morning and found to be
IN favor of the defendant. We understand the
case will be taken to the Circuit Court if new
| trial is refused.
Mrs Susan Russell, widow of the late E. G.
Russell, died Saturday night. at her sons
| Chas. E. Russell-home on North Sycamore ST.
She was among the last survivors of the old
Nantucket colony. The funeral was held at the
| the house yesterday tito a m. Rev s. W. Meek
| conducting the services.
Frank Hook was arrested last Friday, charged
with burglarizing the house of S. H. Streator
east OF town. In the morning it was rumored on
| the street. that the premises, which are unoceu-
pied, had been burglarized and a large quantity
OF goods stolen. Officers Goodenough and Mason
proceeded to the house and found that someone
mad been inside and strewed the furniture and
goods over the floors. They also discovered sew
erat ARTICLES of women's apparel, in an outhosue.
where it had evidently been left by the thief,
The officers had been notified that Hook was on
| street
women's clothes, and when the garments were
shown they were Immediately recognized as the
same which he had worn. Hook was taken before
| Mayor Holcomb. admitted his guilt and was COM
mitted to jail in default ofS50O bonds.
The institution of Buckeye Division. q, r.
H. P, Thursday evening, was an affair of much
interest to our citizens. and one of which the
Order and participant guests may well be sat
lshed The Division comprises IS members.
who presented fine appearance in their tasty
uniforms After public parade by Arganaut
Division, of Cleveland, came the ceremony of
| installation, and Buckeye Division, u, R KIP
| became reality, and may confidently look for
ward to brilliant future, as it is composed of
| the very best Sir knight material
an aoJourEment was then had to the BANQUET
hal'where an elegant collation. was in waiting.
Inc speaking was excellent, based on subjects
| of peculiar interest to the Uniform Rank.
Among ihcsc who spoke were Col Criss. Adm
| tant Mcbonald and CaptSeacrist of the Eighth
Regiment, Rev F. NJ. Green, Chaplain of the
second Regiment, and Major Amerman, A. D.
c. e. f. Baldwin, Commander, also made few
remarks.
| AS announced in last weeks PRESS, ,Areanaut
| DIVISION. OF Cleveland under command of Capt
Black, Instituted the Division, Col. Minshull,
| Cow
the Instis ing officer. The Second Regiment
Drum Corps were also in attendance
Owing to the absence of electric street lights
which for some reason did not appear until
| late hour in the evening. the street parade was
| shorn Of its most essential feature, which was
| the display of the handsome uniforms and the
| nne dlscIpl1ne of the Ranks. In fact it was
| SON eth1ng TO be heard rather than seen.
When you want nice fresh fish go to the mar
ket OF W. W. B. Smith. He receives them three
| tunes week. dresses them nicely, and sells them
as cheap as the market will allow. He will order
any kind you may want for special occasion.
Everyone should have ladder where it can be
used at moments notice. Henry Grohe has a
lot of good ones on hand which he will sell cheap.
at his shop on Oak street.
Thatthe Hope Fountsin Pen represents the
very highest standard of excellence there is no
doubt. and what time saver it is. and how
convenient. Recent shipments have been made
from this point to Algeria. La. Laurence, S. c.,
LosAngelos. al. Chicago. Ill, West Borford
Mass, Alney. Wyoming Fredrick. Md, Strathroy
ontario. Canada; also, to many towns and cities
in Ohio. Sole headquarters for Ravenna, O., the
Hope NOVELTY STORE
We are informed that the law of supply and
demand is being used in a somewhat move
manner in the ice trade in Ravenna, Those who
were fortunate enough to secure a partial supply
last winter are charged Is cents on each loo lbs.
above the price to those who put the faith in tn,
ability of the ice dealer to furnish them. On tn,
same principle. those persons who cultivate
garden should be made to pay an extra pric,
, 1or any vegetables which they may need beyon(
! what he raises. This kind of dealing should
and no doubt will. result in strong competitor
in the ice trade in the future.
Grace Episcopal Church was filed in seat an,
> aisle, Sunday night, occasioned by the attend
ance OF David Mcintosh Post, G. A. R., and tn
r w. t. U, to listen to the memorial address fror
The Rector, Rev. James A. Brown. The reyer
end gentleman spoke with happy effect. an
| delivered one of the best addresses for such a
occasion ever listened to by Ravenna audi
ii ence. A special program of music was reu der
Is ed oy the cnolr, ana the services were conclU
0, ded by singing the Doxology, in which tn
st congregation joined There were % member
IS of the W. r. C. and 81 of the Post present
~ Buy Garden Seeds and Tools at Hope Novelt
~ Store.
80 We have the choicest Uncolored Japan TIE,
re to be had; also. the last picking of the highe
II. grades Green Japan. Gunpowder, Y. Hyso
b. Oolong. &c SC. A full line of fresh Groceri
of at lowest ring prices.
N. HONG KONG TEA SsoRE
Of No. 3. Riddle Block.
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
- - Julia A. Hosmer VS. Westehester Fire ms, C
Verdict for pl'f. 81 1,292.19.
~ Louisa Stoffer VS. Lucy Needham ct al. Verdi