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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-01-21
Ravenna Engine Works

Papers are drawn up, awaiting signature
whereby the Ravenna Engine Works will pass
into the hands of stock company, composed
entirely of home capitalists The capital stock
has all been subscribed, and is adequate to place
the plant among the leading ones of its kind in
the country the stockholders being among the
most enterprising and substantial monied men
of the city.
John F. Byers. the patentee of the celebrated
Hosting Engines bearing his name, and the
present proprietor of the plant, will with his
brother G. C. Byers, become members of the
new company, and the two brothers will contin-
ue to superintend the various departments and
attend to the Office work.
1t is the purpose of the Company to increase
the present capacity of the works many fold,
and for that purpose to treble their room by
putting up buildings.
The manufacture and sale of these splendid
Hosting Engines will be pushed as vigorously
as brains and money can accomplish, and this
means the development of this plant into an
industry of very large proportions for the Hoists
of ]. F. Byers are well and favorably known the
length and breadth of the country. Wherever
they have been introduced they have opened
the way for the sale of others, simply by their
superior excellence over those of other make.
The business of the concern has been steadily
growing each year since these Hoists were
placed on the market, and the significant part
of this fact is that the increase came unsolicited
1t was not the result of sending men on the
road, but simply the merits of superior ma
chine speaking fer itself.
The possibilities of such business when the
stimulus of active canvassing of its superiority
is brought into play, are very great, and before
another year has rolled around this plant will
compare favorably in magnitu 1e with the largest
in the city.
Among the additions certain to be made by
| the company will be foundry and boiler shop.
AT present the boilers and castings are purchas-
ed in other towns, but it is the purpose of the
Company to do their own manufacturing in
these lines, as it will cost them less money to do
So
We congratulate the stockholders in this new
| enterprise their good fortune, and heartily
rejoice with the citizens of Ravenna over this
healthy impetus toward the city's industrial re-
vivication.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-01-21
HERAES,

The winter term of College is in its third week.
with attendance of 280 students. being the
largest enrolment for winter term in many
years. and for the first time the winter enrolment
exceeds the enrolment for the preceding fall
term. This showing plainly indicates that the
College is growing in favor and usefulness.
The first Of the series of Lectures under the
auspices of the Y. NJ. C. A. was given at the
Disciple Church last week by the popular "Bos-
ten Guitar. Banjo and Mandolin Club" It was
a full house. and universally voted the best en-
tertainment of the kind ever given in this place.
J. G Ellis is at home recupsrating from se-
we're attack of kidney trouble. Mr.. Ellis has
been in the Postal Service" seventeen years.
and for several years Capt. of the crew serving
between Cleveland and Syracuse. N. Y. He will
resume service soon as health permits
Mrs. Persis Mott Young. wife of james Young,
died last Thursday morning. at the age of 81
years. after most distressing illness for eight
months. Forty-eight years of her life had been
spent in this community, and during that time
her walk and practice has been such as to III
mand the respect and high esteem of all VIII .
were so fortunate as to make her acquaintance
Naturally of quiet, modest. and retiring dspo-
sition, she had to be known to be appreciated
and the better known the better appreciated. A
woman of such rare and noble make as to com
pei steady growth in the estimation of all hel
acquaintance. As was well said. many fami
lies in this community will remember her tender
care. kindness and devotion in times of aff1iction
She has left us an example well and truly worthy
of universal respect and emulation. The funera
was Saturday afternoon, Prof. Pierson delivering
the discourse,
Last week Thursday evening James Lawtes
aged Is years. attempted suicide, at Haney's liv-
cry stable, by taking laudanum. but was discov
cred about the time the drug began to take effec
and DR.. Marion Squire administered an emetic
which had the desired effect. He had been il
Haney's employ for several months. but becam,
dissatisfied for some reason, and left for Mantu;
| Station. where he was detected in a compromis
ing indiscretion. and returned discouraged ant
disgusted. and knowing of the laudanum bein
| in the stable for veterinary purposes. swallowed
it. fully intending to reach an ultimately a
speedily as possible.
By spasmodic collie, Haney lost a valuabl
horse from his livery several days ago. II.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-01-21
CLEVELAND LETTER,

Now that the Ohio Legislature is in session.
there is big clamor in Cleveland for better
city government. It is now ruled By debating
clubs. Responsibility is supposed to be every
where. and yet it is nowhere. The present
government of this city is good Illustration OF
the old saying that too many cooks spoil the
broth % The cry is for the federal plan, so that
there will be a responsible head 10 city affairs
public mass meeting was held III music Hall
last Tuesday evening for the purpose of giving
the federal plan good send off and influencing
the Soionic Statesmen in the legislature.
Speeches and resolutions were gotten off in
good shape. Something should be done. With
tax levy of So 80 this city ought to have better
government
Are the tariff reformeTs of ''Old Portage"
wideawake to the fact that THIS is the year to
elect tariff reform President, instead of next?
What mean is. that more votes can be secured
for this object in 1891 than 1892. 6 citation is
the life blood of all reform. Agitate tariff re-
form by forming clubs, circulating tariff reform
literature. by good tempered debate, using
mild words for clothing granite arguments. In
short. laboring with might to secure O rich
harvest of votes while the enemy is yet dazed
from the effects OF the thump nc received be-
tween the eyes last fall He will recover his
senses next year, and then we shall see the Re-
publican party hump" itself as it never did
before. There is very serious danger that the
victorg last fall will have a perneicus efe t
upon some minds-luliiag into false security
Such may think, " The monopolists were ham
mered so easily last fall that there is need of
extra exerti0n to lay them out next year.
Don't be fooled. / am neither prophet nor
the son of one, and it isn't very good day for
prophets either Tut 1892 will witness the big
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-01-21
MANTUA STATION

Mr.. S. Tousley. cheese maker by occupation.
who recently moved into w. F. Wadsworth's IS
house. was instantly killed by the cars at this
place about noon Monday. Jan 10. He was
local freight was backed with such force agains st
the caboose that he was knocte ed beneath the
wheels and run over by several cars. In the
absence of the coroner Justice Chapman is
holding an inquest When railways, without
any warning, suddenly run cars or locomotives
over Gnguarded crossings, something more than
inquests should be done. Considering the
amount of switching done and the dangerous
arrangement of the depot grounds, accidents
have been very rare at this place.
Chas. Ryder has badly cut knee He was
shaving kindiings.
Cook & Hines new saw mill has arrived.
They are getting the timber on The ground for
the new building.
P. Wilmot and family have returned from a
trip to Indiana.
large number from here attended the Far
mers' Institute at shaiersville They report a
profitable time. The editor of the Mantua
Herald attended also and made the proposition
to the Alliance that for u certain number OF
new subscribers. the Herald should become the
official paper of tho Farmers Alliance in Por-
tage county.
We hear nothing about fire protection now.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-01-21
q 81 UAE Y.

George Enders died at his residence on the
corner of Diamond and Bowery streets, in this
city, on Monday morning. Dec. 2snd 1890, and
his body was laid to rest in Maple Grove'' by
his afflicted family and I large concourse oil
neigh0ors and friends, on the following wed
neSday Mir. Enders would have passed his
siXiieih mile stone in the journey of lie on
Dec 29th, and had been resident OF this city
ever 81 years. July 27ih, 1852, he was united in
marriage with Eliza Wiliyard, and to them
were born seven children: Mis-. Nettie Shewell,
of Sandusky, o, Edward Enders. of Pihsburg
Pa, and MrS. Ella Donovan. rthur EnderS
Mrs Florence Hite. Mary and Frank Enders, ali
of this city. He had lived the life of a clean
temperate and skiliful mechanic. As husband
parent and Sgrand-p pa" he was continuously
kind. considerably generous, and in every way
merited the alfectionate consideration he Sc
richly received from his entire family. In re-
ligiOuS belief he was sincere and liberal, in
business and neighborly re ations, obliging anG
honest. and in political opinions, an unswerv.
ing Je1fersonian Democrat. His entire family
found comfort in the fact that they were per-
mitted to join in one effort to make his parting
peaceful and painless
s. precious one from us has gone,
A voice we love is stilled;
place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled.
Wemiss his Kind and willing hand,
His fond and faithful care;
Our home is dark without him,
We miss him everywhere.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-01-21
Oh! What shall We do.

w lbH Tue sOITy OlouA
When John Eliot the apostle of the red man.
laid the condition of the North American Indian
before Parliament in 1881. Oliver Cromwell
dered collection taken up in every parish in
England and Wales. by which f14 900 was raised
to constitute fund. and the New England Com
pany was incorporated. by which from $4,000 to
SIS O00 has been expended on the Six N alton res
ervation alone yearly. The company has spent
literally on the reserves in British Columbia and
in the Garden reserve near the Soc. at Peters
borough, Ont. The Indian is picturesque if he
is anything. and the last of the Mohicans left
very good background for the memory to revel
in. not so rich in adventure. all thanks to Capt
John Mason, but sufficient to furnish forth an
ancestry coequal to the Importance of a victori-
Gus revolutionary war. md then the Indian
moved west but it was not until the British were
settled and soldiers we're fully disciplined they
dare attack the Indian on his native heath. That
secured us the beautiful hills of Western Penn
sylvania and.ou own possible Ohio. But it was
| hand to hand fight. in which to steal squaw
was one of the chief accomplishments of warfare.
The hatchet with which Big Foot. the noted
Indian, was killed by Adam Pee. is in good pre-
| servation in our town, the property of Wm. Poe.
| grandson of said Adam Poe.
| The Jesuites far hold the palm in making
the Indian useful-although our Indian Commis
sioner. Mr.. Morgan. is enthusiastic and not dis
couraged through dancing and disturbance. it is
| matter of history that the Missions in Califor-
na under the faithful friars. taught the natives
| to work, and they had arrived at tolerable de
gree of skill. when the raising of the Bear flag
and gehenna generally-by the American traders
degraded the Indian beyond recognition. And
when We can only expect to conquer them by
superior numbers and after discipline in war. as
| for instance by the soldiers of the French. then
| Revolutionary war. and now by the Regular
army Of our country, is it not an argument they
| can be reclaimed if the Same skill were used in
a possible method for their improvement? The
lands to the north of US belong to the mother
country. Are we too old to learn of her how to
| care for our heathen?
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-01-21
Four styles Jump Seat Carriages.

7 F. THOMPSON.
A Five Years Warranty with every Fischer
Piano. Parties interested would do well to
examine T. F. THOMPSON.
A variety Of Grain ard Fertilizer Drills,
among which are the Superior. Champion, En-
pire. Hoosier. and others, sold by
t. f. THOMPSON,
Cooley Gre amers, and variety of Churns.
T. F. THoMPsoN's.
Team ard Buggy Fly Nets. in variety, also,
horse covers, busters, sc. T. F. THOMPSON.
The largest stock of Harness in the County. at
7. f. THoMPsoN'S-
Milburn and studebaker Wagons also, cheap
er ones, at T. +. THoMPsoN's.
Fine and Medium priced Carriages at low
down prices; also Spring and Road Wagons
carts, &c. t. F. THOMPSON.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-01-21

A TERRIBLE explosion Of natural gas occurred
at Findlay about o'clock Sunday afternoon. re-
sulting in the deata oft persons. the danger
Gus injury of eight or ten Others and demolishing
the Hotel Marvin, one of the finest hotels in the
city. 1t was discovered in the morning that the
gas was leaking. and plumbers were endeavoring
to locate the leak. when match was lighted in
the dining room. and in instant the explosion
occurred. The financial loss is estimated at
about So. coo.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-01-21
a prominent minister. in comme

prominent minister. in commenting on the
publication of the issue of marriage licenses by
the Probate Court, says: II see no reason why
it should not be done. it appears to me that
there would be great deal of good done. and 6
bar placed on designing men The fact of an
application being made in a public court for {
marriage license seems to be tantamount to its
being of public interest. and its publication
should be made in time to give anyone who
may have valid objections to make them, before
great wrong would be committed. For it is
a great wrong when a couple are married where
there is some impediment.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-01-21

A new fad is the progressive dinner party.
Instead of seating all the guests at one table,
they are divided up into parties and seated at
small tables around the large central table,
Then very much the same rules which are in
vogue for progressive card parties are observ-
ed. You are rung up at certain course and
move to another table.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-01-21

Many years practice have given G. A. Snow
& Co.. Solicitors CT Patents at W Washing ton. d.
c., unsurpassed success in obtaining patents for
all classes of invention. They make a specially
of rejected cases, and have secured allowance
of many patents that had been previously re-
jected Their advertisement in another column
will be of interest to inventors, patentees, man
ufacturers, and all who have to do with patents.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-01-21
THE DEMOCRATIC Pre- S.
aAvENNA. WEDNESDAY,, Jan. 81, 1879 1

GEORGE BANCROFT. the venerable historian,
died at 8: 80 p. m. Saturday last. He had only
been sick two days. and three days before his
death was upon the street. He was born in 0eto-
ber. 1900. and was, therefore in his 91st year As
writer of history he had few if any equals.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-01-21

THE II. NJ. BRkINERD Co.. of Cleveland o.
desire to state that they have placed the agency
for the celebrated j. & c. Fischer Pianos with
Mr.. I. Il. Thompson, at Ravenna. o. Anyone
wishing a strictly frst-clas piano will do well
to consult Mr. Thompson before purchasing
THE IL. NJ. BRAINERD Co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-01-21
Cleveland. Jan. 10. 1891.

With the = Devils dish PAM in the Yellow
stone Park, and HelPs Kitchen" in the Berk-
shire Hills. his Satanic Majesty takes rest occa-
sionally in these regions. Current reports indi-
cate he is retained by McQueery. and is doing
over The Dream of a Prophet" Meanwhile
natural gas is going out.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-01-21

If you want your hens to lay in the winter.
feed rem Granulated Bone. Crushed Oyster
Shells and Prolific Egg Food. For sale by
KRAKE & Co,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-01-21
Court OF Common Pleas.

L. E. Rhodenbaugh VS. W. r. Carver eft all
sale confirmed; deed ordered.
stephen Randall VS. Kistler & Harris. Ver-
dict of 1915 for pl'T
Edward Bailey VS. Samuel Swinehart ct al
Decree see journal
Margaret II. Tookin VS. John Feudler ct al.
Decree for partition; Fred Foot. L. G. Parsons,
F. L. Allen appointed commissioners to ap
praise.
The L. Sclather Brewing Co. VS. Frederick
Wurster. Verdict of s426 Sc for pl'f.
Carrie T. Parker VS. Charles Z. Parker. Dis
missed by pPh without prejudice.
Robert Alexander VS. Edgar Alexander ct al.
Decree for dover. See journal.
Mary J. Wicks VS. Orrin L Marble ct al. De-
cree for partition.
Elvira s Dinsmore VS. II. B Niles ct al. Judg-
ment VS. deft for 1855 90.
Louisa NJ. Steele VS. Mary A. Crawford ct al,
Decree see Journal.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-01-21

That Radam's Microbe Killer possesses all the
merit claimed for it, is abundantly verified by
testimonials from persons of high character and
station. who have been cured of long standing 9
and obdurate complaints, among the number
being the following residents of Cleveland: N
b. Sherwln, EXP. NJ; G. II. Eose. travelin Q
for Benton. Myers Co; S. NJ Strong Strong
Cobb & Co, Wholesale Druggists; L A. Cobb
of the same firm; Warren Bishop, II. NJ. Claflin
A. II. Skunk, Orphan Asylum. Call on E c.
BELDING No 9. Riddle Block, who will furnish
you additional testimonial proof of the efficacy
of this recent and most wonderful discovery in
medical science
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-01-21

Massillon Washed Nut Coal is the best sold in
this market. j. Andrie has it on hand and will
fill your orders promptly.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-01-21

J. Andrie has the best coal in the market for
cooking stoves and ranges-the Washed Massil-
Ion nut.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-01-21
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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-01-21

Gorham Silver.
We have. 90 different patterns of Spoons for
Holiday Gifts. The E. r. WAIT co
Special Offer.
wewere in luck in the purchase of large lot
of nice Silver Thimbles ut special low prices.
Our friends get them at 25c each. lettered to ult
THE E. r. WAIT CO.
Diamonds. Diamonds!
See them this week. You can save money if
you have any idea of buying Diamonds:
THE E. r WAIT CO.
Silver Ware
Is all new and first class; no old stock. Prices
"i ~" "' any 0--' ~ THE E. R. WAIT co.
Clocks, Clocks,
tie money. THE L. r. WAIT co.
Gold Pens.
The finest to be found in the city; Prices sat
isfactOry. THE e K WAlI Co-
Shears, Scissors!
found in the city. THE E. R. WAIT co.
Jewe1ry, JeweIry!
An endless variety. and the prices are too low
to mention. Call and see
THE E. R. WAIT co,
Table Ware.
We can show you the best selection in the city
Knives. Forks, Spoons. &c.
THE E. L. WAIT CO.
Rings, Rings, Rings!
Diamonds, Opals. Pearls. Garnets, hubies.
Moonstones, &c at prices to please all.
THE Z WAIT 60.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-01-21
Table Ware.
Rings,

We show you the best selection in the ci
Knives. Forks, Spoons. sc.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-01-21

Diamonds, Opals. Pearls. Garnets, hubies.
Moonstones, &c, at prices to please all
THE Z { WAIT co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-01-21

Jewe1ry, JeweIry!
An endless variety. and the prices are too low
THE E. R. WAIT co,
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-20
a PRETTY KETTLE OF FISH.
Were the Soldiers Monument Fig.
ures on the Utopia?
And are They sunk In the Bay Of
BIscay?

There is possibility. which 1t is most
earnestly to be hoped is not reality, that
the superb figure of Victory and the bronze
groups intended to adorn the Soldiers Mon
ument. are lying beneath the waves In the
Bay Of Biscay.
1t seems that the executive committee Of
the Soldiers and Sailors Monument Asso-
citation received letter from Mr.. Simmons,
the sculptor, dated Rome, March 2. saying
that the figures were completed and that the
process Of boxing them would be proceeded
with as rapidly as possible so as to ship them
at once to America.
On the following Tuesday. March 9th. the
steamer Utopia left Naples for New York
via Gibraltar. and as 1t was week after Mr..
Simmons's letter was written it is not i'm
probable that the figures were shipped on
that unfortunate craft which encountered
the gale In the harbor Of Gibraltar and was
sunk by collision with the British battle
ship Arson. II such should be the case the
dedication of the monument would be post
poned for long time. The contract re-
quires the sculptor to deliver the figures here
in safety. and therefore his work will have
TO be done all over again. 1t is also possible
that, as the ship sank in the harbor, the flg-
ures may be recovered uninjured. 1t is sim
esrely to be hoped that the figures were not
shipped by the Utopia, and that either ca
blegram will be received il they were, or o
letter will soon be here giving the facts in
the case. 1t would DO a great dlsappoint-
ment II the figures are lost, not only to the
great body Of Grand Army men in Portland,
but to all citizens of the state of Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-20
Absorbing Railroads.

Rumors are once more revived, and with
much of truth In them, that the New York
Central and Hudson River Railroad is about
to absorb the Delaware and Hudson system
The Central secured control OF the Rome.
Watertown & Ogdensburg Saturday. This
gives the Central everything west Of the Adj
rondack Mountains In the northern part Of
the state, furnishing an excellent route TO
Montreal, but the Delaware & Hudson holds
everything east, and furnishes the only route
LOT people going from New York to the East
ern Adirondacks. Vermont and the summer
tesorts. The Delaware d Hudson is In re-
celps VI more than 100000 year for Its
tlcn coal business, and the tourist business
e1ceeds anything of the kind In the state.
Inc system is about 700 miles In length.