The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-02-19
RANDOLPH.
Correspondence.


February 18th, 1890
bold attempt to enter D W. nellenbarger's
store was madelast Wednesday night. but was
frustrated by the appearance of Charlie D.. at
just the right time. He had been away and
upon returning entered the store just as man
was working back window. He (Charlie)
was unarmed. and while he summoned assist
ance the would be burglar made his escape. 1t
is supposed a confederate gave him an alarm.
The Touring mill was broken into the same
night. by battering in door. A small quanti-
ty of corn was taken Suspicious are strong but
there is no positive knowledge as to the guilty
parties.
The observance Of Union Defenders Day.,
at the Disciple church last Wednesday night,
was a very enjoyable occasion. The Sons of
Veterans accompanied by the G A. r. Post of
this place, marched to the Church at Z 80 p m,
and occupied chairs on the platform. After the
singing of - kmerica'' prayer was offered by
Rev Knowles and a brief address by the Cap
tain followed Determinations were rendered by
Messrs. e A. Beans and Lewis York. and
Misses Nellie Campbell and Gusta Cooper. A
biographical sketch of Lincoln was lead by
Mr.. W E. Sperra, and music was furnished in
abundance. both vocal and instrum entail A
brief address by Rev. Knowles concluded the
exercises, except male quartette, by Messrs
Chain, Maxwell, Rogers and York, entitled
Freedoms Flag The Church was decorated
with flags, crossed swords, "a stack of guns and a
portrait of Lincoln. on the right of which was
the Charter of the Camp of S. of VS. and on the
| left portrait of Garfield. Thus il was tnat the
memory of Abraham Lincoln was honored in
the little village of Randolph, and the credit is
due to James Weaver Camp, ofV
M. o. Austin's office is now above Ellett's
| store. where he may be found still clinging to
his old sign. viz: mo. 2O7''
Mrs Ira Coe spent portion of last week in
Cleveland.
The Creek. at the mill, was very high Friday
owing to the excessive rainfall, most of which
run off because of frost 10 the ground.
The meeting of the W. c. T. U. at the Disci-
pie thurch last Wednesday evening, was light
ly attended prize contest is being arrang ged
for the near future. in the endeavor to increase
interest in the organization,
Little Oscar Riedinger is suffering from a
fracture of his collar bone, the result of falling
from a lounge. He is. however. doing well.
Judging from the number of penny valentines
sold we would say great many people were
made happy(?) We will now rest easy until the
next annual recurrence Of this established nom
sense.
Mr.. Adam Long, whose injuries we noted
some time since. is slowly recovering.
A barber shop. with Mr.. Ed. Chain. as "mas-
ter scraper.'' has been doing q thriving busine S
for few weeks past. 1t is located at John Shu-
mans shoe shop, Barber Stoffer has suspended.
The dance Mt the Rink last Friday evening
was nota success. Too much mud.
RANDOLPH. O., Feb. 10, 1890.
ED. PRESS The action of the Literary Soci-
ETY. reported by your correspondent at this
place was upon report made by me, which
Mr.. Haughawaut declares erroneous He in
forms me that the Society is welcome to the use