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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-12-24
SHALERSvILLE.

The Farmers Alliance met ON Saturday eve
ming. and were addressed by our worthy Prose
eutor. I. Fl, Phelps. Esq. Since the Alliance has
been holding meetings in the different school
houses about tho township, the membership is
somewhat ON the increase.
The youngest child Of W. J. Weaver is quite
sick. in Dayton. Mr.. Weaver was summoned
there by telegraph few days since, A message
received from him since his arrival there reports
the child as improving.
Mrs Luther Peck is quite sick.
Mr.. House. whose serious accident we men
toned few days since. is not SO we'll.
There seems to be an epidemic going the rounds
of our township. which is apparently sort CT
distemper. We cannot describe tit must be
enjoyed CD to be appreciated.
People generally are getting their Christmas
faces" on. and placing their appetites in proper
condition for the occasion.
Mr.. Horace Leach of Aurora spent Sunday
with o. F. Hickox and family.
We heard small boy worrying for fear his
elder brother had gone to be married. If any
body can ease his mind, do SO. Address Small
Boy, in care of Shalersville Postofice."
If someone who feels himself equal to the
emergency would get squad of our young mon
and boys together and give them lecture on
oWodEiues IL WOuiu CcEldlHly ue u sAOt III lue
/ right direction and might do some good.
Miss Lottie Reynold is home from Hiram Col
lege to remain through the holiday vacation.
There is a movement on foot to organize q
Progressive Euchre club. By all means let us
have something to liven US up bit
There is ''Spell' coming too. Watch fol
small bills giving full particulars.
We are informed that few of the Dramatic
Company. assisted by outside parties. will pro-
duce the White Slave soon. for the benefit of the
Disciple Church here.
| The ladies of the M. E. Church took in ten
dollars at their oyster supper. at the Town Hall
last Friday evening. They set splendid table
their oysters were lickin' good" and they de-
served better patronage.
We are told that the Disciples of this place
will join with those of Mantua in their Chris tma'
festivities. We wish them happy time.
A Mr.. Mason. of fCharlestown. has just moved
into Mr.. Sterling's tenant house. and will work
for Mr.. Tozer the coming season.
Miss Sarah Marvin has engaged to teach :
term of school in Sub-Diszrict No. 9. and will
enter on her duties after the holidays.
Well, it is 1890 p. m and we will close by
wishing the PRESS. and all our other friends, {
Merry Christmas. PHGBE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-12-24
HOlcoMl b. Mathews.

Lsst Wednesday evening at $3.50 O'Clock. at
the residence of the BRIDES parents, Harry S.
Holcomb and Miss MAZE Mathe~-s were united
in the holy bonds of matrimony. Rev. A. L..
Chase officiating.
The ENTERPRISE joins the numerous friends
of the happy couple in extending congratula-
tions and good wishes for their future welfare.
We have known both of the high contracting
parties since their arrival in Montrose. and can
say with all sincerity that there is not more
popular pair of young people In this section.
Harry is one of the members of the Montrose
Furniture Co.. handsome. jovial. OF a genial
disposition. polite and pleasant to ala perfect
gentleman in every respect His handsome
bride is indeed a fiji mate for him. being lady
of refinement and culture, whom any man
might feel proud to "cherish and protect -
throughout her natural life An elegant spread
was partaken of by the friends and relatives
present after the ceremony. and the rest of the
evening was spent amid congratulations and
examining the rich and costly wedding pres
ents received by the happy pair [Montro e.
(Col) Enterprise, Dec. 13
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-12-24
TEE QUEENS LATEST OFFER.
A Free Education or One Years
Travel in Europe.

iii THE QUEENS "Word Contest" which the
publishers of that magazine announce as the
LAST one THEY WILL EVER OFFER. A Free Ed
ucation consisting of Thrhe Years Course in
any Cal adjan or American Seminary or Col
lege. Including expenses. tuition and board, to
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Years Travel in Europe, all expenses to be
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the largest list of words made from the t" "Xt
which is AZ nouncod in the last issue of THE
QUEEN. a special deposit of $3.50 has been
made in the Dominion Bank of Canada, to carry
out this offer Many other useful and valuable
prizes will be awarded in order of merit The
publishers of The QUEEN have made their pop
ular family magazine famous throughout both
Canada and the United States by the liberal
prizes given in their previous competitions. and
as this will POSITIVELY BE THE LAST ONE Of
FERED they intend TO make it excel all others
as regards the value of the prizes. Send six
two cent u S. stamps for copy of THE QUEEN
containing the text. complete rules and list of
prizes, Address THE CANADIAN QUEEN. Toron-
to, Canada,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-12-24

It gives us pleasure to testify to the merits Of
the Hope Fountain Pen, after thorough trial
OF its excellencies. Of all the SO called ioun-
tain pens, few are worthy the name. but the
"Hope'' is all and more than its name implies.
We can recommend it for its improved feeder.
giving q free, uninterrupted flow. constant in
supply and uniform in quantity. Its freedom
from the annoying stoppages SO common to
pens of this class. is one of its distinguishing
features. One can write so pages of ordinary
letter paper without re-flliug. The holder is
neat and attractive, being made of vulcanized
rubber. The pen is l6 karat gold diamond
pointed. The Hope Fountain Pen is justly
favorite wherever used. and its superior quail
ties have secured for its inventor large sales,
both in this and foreign countries. Many of
the leading colleges are now using this pen.
While it would be an acceptable gift at any
time, as a Christmas or New Years gift you
could make no better selection than " hope
Fountain" the merits of which are daily dem
onstrated by test and sale. at the Hope Novelty
Store.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-12-24

Stop at SNYDER s for Christmas goods
Fancy Baskets at SNYDER's.
Choicc Black Silks for 81 at SNYDRR's
Fur Capes cheap at SNYDER's.
Almost one-half off on all Cloaks at sNYDER's
to close out
The largest and newest. as we'll as the cheap
est stock of Christmas goods at sNYDER's.
You are certain of a bargain in a Plush Cloak
at sNYDER's. Only few left. Don't buy be-
fore seeing what they have
Don't buy your Christmas goods before seeing
what they have at sNYDER's The greatest
line you ever looked at of Plush Albums, Plush
and Leather Cuff and Collar Boxes. Shaving
Sets, Mirrors. w illow w are and miscellaneous
variety of other nice things at unheard of
prices.
No punch cards necessary to- secure Christ
mas present at sNYDER's. but genuine present
on prices of every purchase you make Don't
be humbuggtd by the pretence made to give
you something without money or without price.
You pay for these premiums every time in
extra profit. Your own good reason will con-
vince you they cannot give you something for
books. where you find standard works late
editions and prices right, and from there pro-
ceed to Sny der'S Booming Bonanza, Boss Ban
er Store for your Try Goods. where schemes
Ire unknown
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-12-24

The colored people of Ravenna have long
been desirous OF Obtaining house of worship
in which to conduct regular services. An Or
ganizatiou was perfected year two ago
b as they owned no church edifice, very little
has been accomplished beyond maintaining
their existence as a society. We understand
that active eiforls are being made to provide
fund for the purchasing of the building about to
be vacated by the Universalists. who ask 81, 500
for the property This is a laudable enterprise
and its promoters should receive encourage
ment and substantial assistance from our citI-
zens. who cannot fail to realize the good infiu-
ences emenating from such institutions. 1t is
natural and proper for the colored people to es-
tablish church for them mselges. for beyond the
general feeling common to all humanity. the
blacks and whites are and always will be dis
tinctively separate in their social relations. We
wish them success in the commendable under
taking.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-12-24

The Eagle Glass Works. with 104 pames on
the pay roll, is an es' ablishment that means
much for the citizens of this place, especially
the merchants. Every dollar invested in Sc
curing such enterprises comes back to the donor
or rather investor (for such he really is), many
times multiplied. 1t would pay and pay big, as
the saying is, for Ravenna to expend 800 C69 in
locating industries here No one would eve9
feel it. save in the strong, healthy growth of
the town, the increased activity in every kind
OF business. and the bettering of his own fnan-
cial opportunities
Faint heart never won. fair Lady" is true
everywhere and in everything. A timorous
policy. or a SO called economical one, by which
affairs are conducted in the same extreme OF
conservatism. instituted by the first settlers at
time when pennies meant what dollars now
mean. is a ridiculous plea of poverty auI iner-
tia. too absurd and too disastrous to the pros
perity of the place to be countenanced in this
age of liberal advancement. Every year. num-
bers CT our brightest young men leave Ravenna
to find in the cities the employment for their
talents they cannot find here. How often has
the old cry of "Ravenna is q dead place. deter
red outsiders from locating here and discourag-
| ed even such of our own citizens as were de-
sirious OF launching into some new enterprise.
such state of affairs is tho worst possible in
heritance to leave our children. who will early
| become dissatisfied. and justly so, with the lack
| of advantages to be found here, and the reputa-
| tion of the place will go on from bad to worse,
until it will be Stunned as very Mecca of Old
| Fogyism. Let place decline or remain sta
( tionery. financially and industrially, and it
will retrograde socially, educationally and in
every way. The influence of lethargy and in
dolence in one branch of human affairs does not
| stop there. but extends to every other branch
Happily for this place, live men have taken
| matters in hand and a grand future is within
easy grasp. provided they meet with hearty
| cooperation from the people. The industries
already pledged to locate here will add at least
900 people to the place, who in turn become
| consumers and tax payers. and thus more than
equalize whatever burdens might result from
| increased expenditures in securing them as
| citizens. Every one having the good of the
town at he art. should enter heartily into this
| Industrial campaign and contribute his help
and influence toward inaugurating an era OF
substantial prosperity to our beautiful little
city.
Begin the new year with new life, and at the
end of 1891 there is no rea' on why Ravenn a
instead of being put down a town of 500
should rot be able to show population Of ,0OU
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-12-24
Try the Oriental and High Flyer-best &c
Cigars in the city.

Try the Oriental and High Flyer-best &c
Cigars in the city.
1t is a fact that the late big cut made on
Cloak prices at SNYDER's regardless of cost is
bound to clean them all out. They don't me an
to carry over a single garment. just think OF
it-Cloaks that sold early and were cheap at IS,
$40 and S12. now reduced to 81, IS and IS
Children's garments likswise-former price So.
81. IS, s. and S. now $3.50. So. 81 so, s. and 81
Miss Alice NJ. Collins wsuld inform her friends
that she has taken rooms at Mrs. SINNERS,
East ain ST., Il rst door east of Merits & Riddles
where she will be pleased to supply those in
need, with Dunbar's System Tonic, Physician
and Surgeons Toilet Soap. Cushing Perfection
DYES and Perfection Bronze Paints. and on
don Gold-eyed Needles. Orders may be left
with Mrs. Skinner, in my absence. and also with
Mrs. A, P. Oviatt. south Diamond street
Excurs ion rates for the Holidays will be in
effect at all ticket stations of the Pennsylvania
Lines west of Pittsburgh. on Dec 24th. 25th and
31st 1897, and Jan list. $50 The return limit
has been extended two davs longer than last
year, viz: until Jan 5th. thereby affording an
excellent opportunity for spending Christmas
and New Year away frem home 2t
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-12-24
Marriage Licenses.

Everett V. Long and Marietta Bier men, IA
VIENNA.
George o. Gleason and Caroline Kibler. Mel
son.
Dennis E. Rogers and Florence N York, RAN
doiph.
Perry A. Myers and Lena Payne. Edinburg.
Edwin L. Hall and Mary Cook Hiram.
Samuel Beckwith and Fannie A. Ruedy, Ra-
VIENNA
George e. Frazier and Bertha Myers, Frank
lin.
Logan Woolf and Lucy Ludwick, Atwater.
Michael F. Kinney and Elizabeth White,
Franklin.
Albert S. Kreinberg and May E Shewell.
Rootstown.
James H. Griffith and Alice Thomas, Paris.
Clyde q, Sawyer and Cora McClintock. Ra-
VIENNA.
Charles Alexander and Laura Ward Brim.
field
John T. Alexander and Ida Burdge, ,Brimfeld
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-12-24
RANDOLPH.

The NJ. e. Sunday School will give an enter
tainment at the NJ E. Church on Christmas
eve An elaborate program is prepared and a
fine treat will be in store for all who may at
tend.
The Randolph Mill property has exchanged
hands and is now owned by Mr.. David Simison
ct al. This was the most efectual way of put.
ting an end to litigation. as these parties will
not now law with themselves
On last week the miller VITO has charge of
the Randolph mills, was taken spaslnodically
ill and caused the owners some unpleasant ex-
perience.
Married. on Sunday evening. Dec. q, 1880, at
the residence of Rev. j. ID. kaho, Rootstown.
Mr.. Dennis e. Rogers and Miss Florence NJ.
York both of Randolph. We trust this step on
the part Of 2r. Rogers will rebound to the glory
OF noble posterity, and hope that Mir and Mrs
Rogers will never regret having united their
fortunes in the prodigious scheme of reaping G
fruit from thistles and thorns. This will ma
terially aid to the capabiity of the new law
firm of Dussel & Rogers in handling divorce
cases, as both gentlemen will be more sympa
thetically prepared for The work Our bist
wishes attend the young couple
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-12-24
Enrmer,s Institute.


The Farmers Institute will be held at the 0p-
era House. in Kent. Monday and Tuesday. Dec.
29th and 30th. The following is the program:
FIRST DAY.
10 a. m.-Instrumental Music. Miss Grace Keller.
Prayer-Rev. Mr.. Riddle,
Address of Welcome-W. W. Patton, Response
by Pres. 0. f. Haymaker.
The Outlook of Agriculture-W. II. Likens.
Discussion.
Dinner.
AFTERNOON SESSION. p. IN. Piano Duet-Miss
Meta Lake and Miss Matte Furry.
The Fruit Garden-W. J. Green.
Discussion.
Soprano Solo-Miss j Julia Sawyer.
Recitation-Miss Riene Olin.
The Winter Care of Sheep-Geo. B. Green.
Discussion.
Question Box.
EVENING SEssIoN-7:3O Piano Solo. Miss Bessie
Metlin.
H. Likens.
Discussion.
Womans Work on the Farm-Mrs. Geo. Ewell.
Discussion.
Music-Philharmonic Orchestra. "a" " B'' 81 !"
TUESDAY. DEC 80.
| 10 a. m.-Clarionet Solo, Mr.. Wells Cone.
Prayer-Rev. Mrs, Danforth.
Suggestions on Potato Culture-W. J. Green,
Discussion.
Piano Solo-Miss Addie Fowler.
Some Opinions Entertained by a Farmer-Chas.
| H. Sapp.
| Discussion.
Dinner.
AFTERNOON SESSION. p. m.-Musc.-Male
Quartctte. Messrs F. Garrison, S. Tucker. H
Bethel and H Beckwith
Dangers which Threaten the Farmers of Ohio
w. Ii. Likens.
| Discussion.
Music. String Trio-Miss Lizzie Fowler, Mr. II
Bethel. Miss Bessie Metlin and Mr.. A. Cone.
Recitation-Miss Emily Widdecombe.
General Discussion aud Questions
Choosing of Officers.
Necessary dishes and coffee will be furnished
for picnic dinner each day. Admission Free
| Co
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A Valuable Scientific Discovery.

Among the many wonderful discoveries 70 {
the cure of hitherto pronounced incurable
diseases, VIM Radam's Microba Killer stands
foremost. a tonic and blood purifier, it is
merltedly called the greatest medicine in the
world. Known less than four years, its won
derful curative properties have created for it
such an unprecedented sale that ten factories
or labratores, located in the chief cities of the
United States, are scarcely adequate to supply
the demand. Testimonials from persons OF
knswn standing are given, which well nigh en-
titles it TO the merit of infallibliGy' in coping
with disease and ailments prevalent with the
human family. For full informa tion in regard
to this latest and best of discoveries in rem
edial agencies, call on K. q. BELDING. Riddle
Block. who has the exclusive Rayenna agency
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-12-24

THE Fl. NJ. BRAINERD Co.. of Cleveland, o.
desire to state that they have placed the agency
for the celebrated j. s. G. Fischer Pianos with
Mr.. L. +. Thompson, at Ravenna, .. Anyone
wishing strictly frst.class piano will do well
to consult Nr. Thompson before purchasing.
THE Ii. NJ. BRAINERD Co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-12-24
consumptlon Surely Cured.

To THE Please inform your readers
that have positive remedy for the above-named
disease. By its timely use thousands of hopeless
cases have been permanently cured. shall be glad
to send two bottles of my remedy FREE to any OF
your readers who have consumption il they will
send me their Express and P. o. address. Respect
fully, ia. sLoOUM. N. c., ls1 Pearl st.. n. 7.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-12-24

We call attention to the prospectus of tie
Cleveland Leader, appearing in another column
OF this issue. The extreme paItisanship Of the
Leader, provocative of bitter political conrro
versy and antagonism. in no sense mitigates
against its standing as regards ability and en-
terprise. commensurate with the "spirit of the
day." in the conduct of its various departments.
It justly takes its place as a representative ex
ponent of metropolitan journalism. and aside
from its political blemishes. may be numbered
among those publications whose minor defects
are compensated by its worth as chronicler of
the events of the day, teeming with interest
and vital concern in their discussion and solu-
luton.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-12-24
HuII1au Enu15

We do not claim to sell you 25 to 35 per cent.
cheaper than Others as that would be pure ic-
tion, but we can and will match any prices in
city on Watches. Diamonds, Clocks Silverware,
sc You have favored us many years with your
patronage. and we feel proud to say We believe
you have always found our goods as represented
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-12-24

The Institute of Stock Breeders and Farmers
will be held in the City Hall. Columbus. o.. Jan.
18th and 14th. 1891. and the Annual Agricultural
Convention. an 10, 1884, in the Senate Chamber.
Interesting programs will be presented. A meet
ing will also be held on the evening of Jan. 18th.
to consider the advisability of forming an Asso-
citation of Horse Breeders. Papors on the Re-
lation of the Trotting Horse TO Agriculture and
Business" and The Profitable Horse for the
Farmer, and how to Breed him" will be read and
discussed. Ali breeders of horses are cordially
invited.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-12-24

On December oath. 18th and 3Ist. $780, and Jan
uary LIST, 1891, Ticket Agents of the Pittsburgh
l. Western Ry. will sell excursion tickets to all
local stations, at excursion rate All tickets
good to return until January 5th. inclusive.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-12-24
Four styles Jump Seat Carriages.

Four styles Jump Seat Carriages.
TT THOMPSON.
Five Years Warranty with every Fischer
Piano. Parties interested would do well to
examine. I. THOMPSON.
If you want Planning. Matching, Scroll Saw
ing or any kind of wood work done. go to
KINGsBURY & BENNETT.
variety of Grain and Fertilizer Drills,
among which are the Superior. Champion, EN-
pire. Hoosier, and others. sold by
TT. THOMPSON,
Cooley Creqmers, and variety of Churns.
TF. THoMPsON's.
Team and Buggy Fly Nets. in variety. also,
horse covers, busters, &C. T. F. THOMPSON.
The largest stock of Harness in the County. at
T. F. THoMPsoN's.
Milburn and studebaker Wagons also, cheap
er ones at T. F. THoMPsoN's.
Fine and Medium priced Carriages at low
down prices; also Spring and Road Wagons
Carts. &C. l. Z. THOMPSON
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TnE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.
sAvnNNA. WEDNESDAY. Dec.a c.a4,1sso
THE duty of the next Legislature is to pass a
law providing for ballot reform in Ohio

The duty of the next Legislature is to pass a
law providing for ballot reform in Ohio.
HOW many working men Will rally to the
support of Republicanism and High Protection
in 1s92f Exactly as many as favor high prices
for the employers and low wages for the en-
ployes. And that will not be many.
THE House has passed the Frank apportion-
ment bill. which provides for 35s members of
the House after March Srd. 1891. gain of "a.
Under this apportionment the electoral COZ
lege in 1892 will consist of 444 members instead
of 40f. the number in 1883.
UNDER the beneficial workings of the McKin-
ly tariff law. manufacturers continue to ad-
vance the prices of their products and reduce
the wages of their employees, and nearly every
day records the formation of one of those vicious
combinations known as trusts. One instance
in the many that might be named is the action
Of the Manufacturing Potters' Association. con-
sisting Of owners of potteries making sanitary
wares in Trenton. N. J.. Baltimore, Nd, and
East Liverpool. who recently met in Trenton
and decided to reduce the wages of the opera
tive potters from 10 to 20 per cent These same
tariff benefciaries and pensioners of the people
are able to continually advance their selling
price. and they respond to the special legisla-
tion for their benefit by cutting the wages of
their workmen.
The Akron Beacon was 81 years old Saturday.
Dec. 10Th. and were it not for its politics. we
could truthfully say it is one of the best papers
In Northern Ohio. AS newspaper, it certainly
takes rank with the best metropolitan dailies
or weeklies, and we take pleasure in compli-
menting its owners on the evidences of its
mo fad nP0 fu re anIu nfof oil
the news and abound in a variety and excel
to emulate.