The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-04-23

pAooo " sno" tne horses, 1t is argued that the
exhibition should be given where it will attract
the greatest number of people, that is, on the
Public Square. petition is being circulated
asking those having the exhibition in cbarge tn
change the place of holding it, and should they
conclude to do so the announcement will he made
next week,
Sheriff Jones was in Mantua yesterday. ap-
praising real estate on an order of sale issued in
the case of Andrew Gilbreath VS.. Sarah Freel ct
al, in which plaintiff recovered a Judgment of
S79438. The property was appraised at Sc, 400.
For long time the Z. & P gravel train en-
Ployes have been dissatisfied with their princeIv
remuneration of SI.I5 per day, and have made
reqnent complaints to the company, and as
often, promised an advance. Yesterday morn
ing they went out with the train and quietly
threw down their tools. declaring that they
would not resume work until thew were Granted
SI.25. This morning the Rootstown section
hands, being asked to complete some work
commenced by the gravel men, refused. and are
also a strike.
Nearly everyore uses some Patent Medi-
clne." E. c. Belding keeps a full inc of these
goods, at No Riddle Block.
Will receive this week new line Bugs and
Door Mats, at reduced prices.
n. CONVERSE & SON.
c. L, Gilbert has lately entered the empIov of
the Standard Wrapping Paper Co., of Cleveland,
selling paper from their mills in car lots to he
wholesale dealers in the states of New York,
pennsylvania and Ohio, and reports jobbers in
the various cities he has visited greatly encour-
aged at the prospect of good spring and summer
trade
j. Sharp. agent for the Erie RR, at this
place. leaves Friday morning for Detroit and
Ypsilanti. Mich. On his return he will be ac.
companied by his sister, Mrs. Julia A. Mereness.
who Is visiting relatives at the last named city,
and who will visit her brothers and other reIa-
tlVes here before returning to her home in New
York State.
Irottlng horse breeders of Tuscarawas Coshoc-
ton, Harrison. Carroll, Stark, Columbiana, Por-
tage, Summit, Wayne and Holmes COMMITTEES will
remember that the entries of the Tuscarawas
Valley Trotting Horse Breeders Association
close May 4. 1890. Entries are already coming in.
and good time is expected. This meeting is to
be held at Canton. O., August 49, 20 and 2l. Send
your entries at once.
Inc trustees of the Portage and Summit Co,
floneer ASSOCIATION meet on their Grounds in
Kent. on Arbor Day, next Friday, the 18th inst.
to plant trees and shrubs and beautify the
GROUNDS generally. All interested. both ladies
and gentlemen, are cordially invited to meet with
the Trustees and bring any and all ornamental
shrubbery they may feel disposed to donate for
that purpose.
Mary E. Humbaugh, of Randolph, has filed
a complaint in bastardy against Ira A. CockIin.
a resident of Stark county. Defendant was
given a hearing before Esquire NJ. o. Martin,
and in default of $500 ball. now whiles away the
hours in the county Jail. Mary is a girl of Il
years, and is not willing to marry Cocklin, but
simply wants him to support the child. He saws
he is willing to marry the girl and is anxious to
do SO. 1t is said her parents would refuse their
consent in event of her changing her mind.
The Township Board of Education held their
semI-annual meeting in the office of Clerk H. L.
Beatty. Monday afternoon. VIM. H. Stewart
was elected President, and the Board thereupon
proceeded to levy the township school tax
which they fixed at mill for tuition purposes,
and mill for contingent purposes. After or
dering few bills paid and appointing Geo. w.
Jennings, James Anderson and George P.
they adjourned
kingsbury Bennett have put in a new
emery wheel, and can now grind all kinds of
farm tools. Old plow points made as good as
new, and can save the farmer 80 cts. on each
point.
The hearing of the Kent Election contest set
for yesterday, in the Probate Court, has been
postponed until next Tuesday, Then will be
decided whether George Musser is entitled to
the Mayors seat of the Metropolis at present
held down by c. B. Newton, who claims the
right to do so by virtue of popular majority
expressed by the figure 2.
Each member of the City Council has been
provided with neatly bound manual, contain
ing forms Of municipal legislation laws, legal
decisions, and parliamentary rules relating to
the duties of municipal officers 1t is vaIua-
bic work, and win undoubtedly prove of great
benefit to our city fathers.
A letter received by N Converi c. of this city,
from his son E. H, informs him that the young
man has received the appointment of 1st assis.
tant City Engineer at SanAntonio. Texas
Ed" as he is familiarly known, located in
that city less than one year ago, and BIS quick
perception and faithful application 10 his busi-
ness, has been promoted to successive higher
positions, from the lower round of the ladder.
We congratulate our Young friend on the mer-
tied recognition of his abilities.
j. W. Furry received by express last week a
live centipede from his brother Perry, who is
located at VanBuren. Ark. 1t is a curious and
at the same time repulsive object. From the
extremity of each leg or foot an ugly looking
sting protrudes darting out at every movement
of the body.which seems to be bundle of joints
and nerves. One can readily believe that seri-
| Gus consequences would ensue from contact
with the reptile and give partial credence at
least to the stories that are old about the
loathsome creature crawling over ones person.
j d. Fisher. a former resident of this county,
died in Flint, Mich. March 5th, 1899, aged n
years.
The Eureka Steam Dye Works. of Akron, dye
and clean Ladies' and Gents Clothing, and
| Household goods. satisfactorily.
| BELLE JONES. Agent.
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