The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-09-24
THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS
RAvENNA.wEDNEsDAY. sept.a4. 1890

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Miss Doll Downs drew the ladies gold watc
at the matinee Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. P. J. Snay, of Bellefonta aine, is visitin
her mother Mrs. M. Clark. on Main street.
Mrs. II. Vain. of 1S5 Sibley St.. Cleveland.
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. enning
Miss Austin excels as an elocutionist. She wi
furnish rich feast of both sentiment and FUN.
Mrs. Carrie Sweitman. of Cleveland. is tn
guest of Mrs. W. F. Tabor.
We are indebted to Rev. E. HingeIey for copie
of the Guernsey Times, containing the proceed
ing ofthe M. E. Conference.
For reserved seats at the entertainment Frida
evening. 20 to Parks. and go early.
Mrs. T. r. Mason is visiting her daughter
Mrs. Clara Davis, in Youngstown.
VIM. Grinnell entered his office Monday morn
ing. the first time in week. He was threaten et
with a fever.
Charles Nash was arrested by Officer Masol
Monday afternoon. for shooting in the corpora
tion. Mayor Holcomb fined him 81.
Martin Wilson. of Shalersville. was fount
dead in the Commercial House last Saturday
| the particulars of which. so far as known, ar,
given in our Shalersville letter.
The last time Pref. Seibel, of Mantua, and the
Weaver children were at the Universalist Church
| the house was crowded with a delighted audience
Go to the Opera House and hear them Friday
evening.
The Summit Co. Fair opens a week from
next Tuesday, and holds four days.
Deputy Sheriff Shewell arrested Martin En-
glehart at Kent Thursday night, He gave bail
next morning and was released.
All those interested in keeping up circulat-
ing library are requested to call at Mrs. C. 7,
Woods, as she hopes to put in a new supply of
books within the next 80 days.
About 80 members of the G. A, R. from this
place attended the Brigade Picnic, near Akron,
Thursday.
E. w. Sanford, son-in-law of David Lord, of
this place, died Monday. at his home in St,
Paul, Minn,, of consumption,
Hon H w Curtiss, of Chagrin Falls, Pres't of
the Cuyahoga County Agricultural Society Wis
tied friends here and attended the Fair last
week,
DR.. M. c. Lockwood will speak at the Prohibi-
tlon Mass Convention of the 18th Congressional
District. at Warren. September 30th. Half fare
rates on the Erie r. R.
The Good Will Club is working with an ear
nestness that deserves success. and the cause in
which they are engaged meets the appreciation
of our citizens. Let all go to Opera House Friday
evening and enjoy grand entertainment and
help build new Church.
-. Beman. Esq. of Cleveland. was in at
tendance at the Fair, greeting his old Ravenna
friends. He pronounced the Fair exceptionally
fne in which. as a former Portage county boy,
he took much pride.
Col. P. H. Babcock. of Cleveland. was in town
last week. visiting the many friends of his youth,
and attending the Fair. He was the guest of his
brother, Albert Babcock.
c. II. Goldman. travelling salesman for 1.-THE
Proctor 4 Gamble Co., Cincinnati. returned Sat-
urday from three weeks trip. He started for
Southern Ohio, again on Monday. Clint is
hustler"
The Universalist Aid Society put Sl66 into the
furnishing fund of the new church, as the net
receipts from dinners at the Fair. The generous
patronage is gratefully acknowledged and appre-
ciated.
Mrs. Abb Gardner. widow of the late VIM,
Gardne er. of this city. died last Thursday. at the
home of her daughter. Mrs. DeCamp. in Cincin-
natl. Her remains were brought to this city for
interrment. reaching here Sunday. Her son,
W. D. Gardner. of Chicago. Mrs. DeCamp and
two granddaughters of the deceased accompa-
MED the remains.
The team of E. B. Babcock took journey
vr.k a,,k Lac, N
ing from his residence on North Chestnut street.
running down Beecher street to its intersection
with sDay street. where the express wagon to
which they were attached was overturned and
considerably demolished. No other damage,
One of the Oldest. most trustworthy and sue
cessful firms of Patent Attorneys doing business
at the National Capital are Messrs. c. A. Snow
& Co.. 10 Eight St.. N. W. Washington, D. G. If
you are interested in any way in patents. or wish
any Information relating thereto. write to them.
We know them to be courteous and attentive.
E. R. Taylor and family left yesterday for q
western trip, expecting to be absent about
month. Their first visit will be made to relatives
or Mrs. Taylor. at Leavenworth. Kansas, and on
their return will stay few days with Mr. and
Mrs. Fred. Slaughter, in Chicago, with whom
Miss Cora Taylor will remain during their stay
in the West.
Henry Stokey. of Kent. went hunting last Fri
day. with double barrel muzzle loading gun.
After discharging one barrel he sat upon a rail
fence to reload the rail turned, and in trying to
save himself from falling. he struck the hammer
OF the loaded barrel against something discharg-
ing it. the load going through his left hand and
portion oft striking him in the face Two
fingers were amputated.
Mrs. Lydia Lord Horr celebrated her sOth birth
day on Saturday last. Mrs. G. L. Horr invited
"a ladies to luncheon, who all responded and
paid delightful visit to comm emorate the day,
Mrs. Horr is wonderfully preserved in the happy
use OF all her faculties. and is beloved by host
of friends who wish her many happy returns of
the day. besides being specially blessed in the
love Of her children and gran ichildren, who all
rise up to do her reverence,
The engagement Of the Gibney, Gordon & Glib
ney Comedy Co. closed Saturday evening, at
which time the Opera House was filed with a
delighted audience. Uncle Dany, was the play
presented on that evening. and gave excellent
satisfaction. many pronouncing Mr.. Gibneys
portrayal of the principal character, Uncle
DanI' as fully equal to Macauley's, while his
support was good throughout. The elegant
plushiparior suit was drawn by B. M. Madole of
tnls city, and while the hopes of many were
dashed to earth. no one questioned the fairness
of the drawing. The company. during their stay
in Ravenna. made many friends, not alone bv
their excellent acting. but by their gentlemaniy
and courteous treatmen of all. Crowded houses
will greet them on their return to Ravenna.
About o'clock Monday morning an east bound
P. Il W. freight stopped at the tank just west of
this station for water. and when it started again.
Wilbur Harvey. head brakeman. who had alight-
ed from the train. attempted to climb on a boz
car. by grasping rod at the side provided for
such purpose. and in doing so. slipped and fell
under the wheels. His left leg was horribly man.
gled below and above the knee, and he sustained
severe internal injuries The unfortunate young
man was taken to the Etna House. where his Les
was amputated just below the hip by the comma.
ny's surgean. DR.. White. of this city. EVERYTHING
was done to save the sufferers life, but the in
juries and shock to the system proved fatal. and
he died at noon. He was 20 years of age and
mad been in the employ of the company but one
week. His home was at New Brighton, Pa.
where the remains were sent yesterday. An in
quest was held Monday night. the facts found to