The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-06-11
MANruA STATION.

The NYP&O is putting in block signal sys-
tenn at this place. 1t is designed to prevent acc-
dents to rolling stock and other railway property
Mt the junction of single and double tracks, The
Ry. Co. has done nothing yet to protectlives and
property of individuals who are compelled to
cross the tracks at Main st. petition asking
the proper authorities to compel the company to
protect this crossing is to be presented soon.
A daughter to f. W. Reed. June 1st.
A Rapids man undertook to jump from the fast
mail one day last week. His jump was all right.
but his land ing was not a success. DR.. Way re-
paired him.
Tom. Abbot starts on visit to England this
week.
Dave Alger has bought E. D. Smiths house and
taken possession.
Werecently heard of q little piece of business
that was extensive in some respects. Owing to
change in lists one of our firms became indebt-
ed to a Cleveland house to the amount OF four
cents The Cleveland house sent a dun. c ur firm
responded with a check for the amount Cleve-
land receipted and deposited check in bank. At
ter passing through number of Cleveland banks
it was sent in envelope by ITSELF to Crafts. Hine
&Co., for collection and returns" This made
it necessary for C. Ii & Co. to draw N. Y. draft
for four cents and send to Cleveland. Since then
the draft has passed. through the N. Y. Clearing
house and will in due time be returned to our
bank and this historic four cent transaction will
be at an end.
Bert Caldwell is preparing to build.
''Aytch." in Journal, says: Il. il. Smiths
brick block is progressing rapidly" Lend us
your glasses, brother our eyesght is failing.
The Herald talks of printing Daily edition
during the Spiritual Campmeeting.
The personal property assessor made the chat
tells of the township. including special district.
500. .4S4. net decrease of S2,03S compared with
last year Amos says that he would like to ask
our bankers few questions concerning certain
individuals, and thinks that the answers would
increase the duplicate to an appreciable extent.
considerable number of Republicans. both
inside and outside the XIX Congressional dis
trict, are pushing the name of F. A. Derthick of
this place, forward as candidate for Congress to
succeed E, Taylor the present incumbent. Mr..
T. has represented this district for so long time
that it might not disrupt the nation if a change
should be made. Considerable dissatisfaction is
expressed in various quarters over our repre-
sentatives conduct. 1t is asserted that Ohio has
never been represent I'd in Congress by genuine
farmer. Mr.. D. is one and his recent manage
ment of the Ohio Dairy and Food Commission
has proved his abilities. We do not agree with
Mr. Derthick politically, but we believe that he
would well represent this agricultural district.
r. P. Sampson. of Troy, is to open n grocery in
the Morey block soon.
The Freel creamery property was sold by the
Sheriff to Mr.. Wilson. of Warren, a few days ago
The following program was carried out at the
High School Commencement, held in the NJ. E.
Church. Friday evening:
Piano Solo-Mrs. Bertha A. Wilson.
Song-Quartette.
Prayer.
salutatory IAN Ideal Destruction of Pompeii"
@Miss Eva Beecher.
Song-Quartette.
Essay. 1.-THE Voice ofthe Mediteranean" n"-Miss
Mabel Allen.
Piano Solo-Mrs. Wilson.
Valedictory. Racial Prejudice. Clyde Good
s,Il.
Presentation of Diplomas by Principal of the
school,.
Benediction.
This was our first High School Commencement
Everything passed off nicely. and the Church
was filed.
Excellent Children's day exercises were held
in the M. E. Church Sunday evening and were
listened to by large audience.
Rev, A. ]. Hiatt, of Burton. is to occupy the NJ.
E. pulpit Sunday evening. June %.
Hiram talent is to give Operatta for the
Disciple S. S. Friday evening,