The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-04-16
RANDOLPH.


Truman Case died at his residence. on Friday,
April 4. He had been ailng for many years. with
bronchial consumption. and a severe attack of
la grippe proved too much for his enfeebled
streng b,
Truman Case was born in Rootstown. Portage
Co.. Jan. 10, 1873 and his carly life was one Of
toll and privation incident to pioneer life. but by
his own persevering Efforts assisted by the mea
ger opportunities of an cary pioneer school. he
obtained more than an average education for the
times. He possessed very retentive memory,
and in later years was dilligent student of his
tory. He became quite noted for his extensive
knowledge of both modern and ancient history.
He possessed a strong will and his convictions of
right and wrong were very decided. When the
agitation of the AntiSlavery question commenced
he placed himself on the side of the oppressed.
He was at the time prominent and leading
member of the Disciple Church. being elder in
the church at Randolph. Theindifference of the
church in regard to the abolition of slavery. and
the enormity ofthe crime of holding men and
women as chattels. filled his soul with indigna-
tion. and an attempt on the part of the church to
suppress all discussion on this question in their
religious meetings, so aroused him to the enormi-
ty of the crime of slavery. and the false position
of the church, that he, with many others. sepa
were branded as come cutters and infidels About
1844-5 he went South and spent some time. in or
der to learn, from personal observation, what he
could in regard to the institution of slavery. He
spent several months at Memphis, Tennessee,
working at his trade. carpenter and joiner. fire.
quenty visiting slave auctions witnessed the sal g
of slaves, and the information gained and the
impressions made were of great value to him in
discussion of the question in after years.
In the fall of 1861 he enlisted private in
Co. L, 9th o. V. c., and served until he was dis
charged for disability. When Lincoln issued his
proclamation freeing the slaves. he exclaimed
now let thy servant depart in peace, for mine
eyes have seen thy salvation" On his return
home from the army his health very much
impaired. but many years he took quite an
active part in public affairs. especially this
true in the Greeley campaign
During an acquaintance of fifty years we never
heard him make a remark or tell story but
what could with prepriety be repeated in the
presence of any audience. his early life he
became quite noted as teacher in our common
schools. The writer went to school to him during
the winter of 1882 80. He leaves wife and one
son to mourn his loss. who have the sympathy of
his neighbors. friends and comrades,
He was a member of the G. A. r. and by his
request they had charge Of his funeral. Rev.
Hollingshead c-nducted short service at the
house. after which Vactor B Stanford Post
marched in body to the cemetery, where the
simple but impressive service of the g. A. R. was
read and the remains of our comrade laid to rest.
RANDOLPH, Apr. IA. 1890.
Although anxious to report events to our fellow
beings, yet we do not knowingly record those of
everyday occurrence. and thus it is that we have.
H., 1,,rO hn
SD sctacle of lone travellers struggling through
mud, with no business activity to change the
scene or drive away the mcnotony. But 10 the
scene is suddenly transformed. Old Sol has made
his mark. and mud becomes thing of the past.
grass starts new life thrills everywhere. and so it
is that we may once more resume our hebdomada
reviews of Randolph's work.
Sheep shearing is now the list, a number of
focks being already shorn. Early shearing has
many advocates here.
The familiar face of Frank Cooper is once more
to be seen on our streets. He seems to have win
tered well.
Two new converts to the Seventh day Adv ent-
ists" withdrew from the NJ E. Church Sunday.
This is the result of cranky HONEYWELL IS work
large quantity of live stock has been shipped
from here this winter, We have several enter
prising stock dealers here one of whom. Mr.. H.
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to have made Sl0OO profit this season. Fish!'
Mr. Walter Trescott spent Sunday at home. He
10 ooks as if Pennsylvania climate agrees with him.
Schools are now in session with number of
teachers making their first effort in this direction.
Success to them. It is noble calling.
John Adelman was arrested and fined s. and
costs for intoxication Friday. John, letthis be a
warning to you
Mr.. Frank Slabaugh is apprentice in the
Dental Office of DR.. Maxwell.
Michael Loesch is making the decennial ap-
praisement of land for the township,
Mr.D. j. Wise and family have moved to To-
wanda, N, Y leaving our Touring mill without
miller at present.
Mrs. Mary Slabaugh, who has been visiting her
norents and other relatives for some time past
has returned to Omaha. taking with her. for a
visit Miss Mary Slabaugh
Peter L. Dussel and wife had late addition to
their family. in the person of a little daughter.