The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-02
RAvENNA TERREsTR1AL1sMs.

PROMINENT among lIlC lliCSPOAoAIAS le1bOiO
who pay no taxes, may be mentioned Mayor
J. w. Holcomb, whose name is interviewer with
every phase of Ravennas new era. When the
wholesome measures formulated by him have
borne their full fruiage, the wisdom of his course
will be apparent to the most implacable OBJ
structionist.
Another firm prominently identified in the
industrial movement is that of w. A. jenkins
& Co. Mr. Jenkins will be remembered as
former Treasurer of Portage county, which Of
fee was never committed to better hands. He
is a thorough business man. an indefatigable
worker, and when he interests himself in an un-
dertaking, the question of its ultimate success
advances much nearer to the absolute certainty
desired. He is a man of deeds rather than
words, and freely lent his and means in
helping along the good work so auspiciously |
begun. He is one of the most practical and |
substantial men of the county. and can always |
be found squarely on one side or the other in
any issue before the people. He identified him
self at the start with the irresponsible rabble,
who are to be sincerely congratulated on their
good fortune in having for a member a gentle
man whose business achievements have estab-
lished for him one of the largest and most wide
ly patronized furniture houses in Northern Ohio.
Another member of the rabble" is A. B.
Farchild, whose long and honorable residence
here as a business man and citizen has provided
him with all the necessary credentials for ad
mission into the ' rabble " ranks of Ravenna.
D. C. Gardner. insurance and real estate
agent, for years before the people of the county,
aud today enjoying the reputation born of busi-
siness ability, honor and assiduous work. He
also enrolled himself as one of the pioneers
in the industrial movement, individually and
collectively stigmatised as the &c irresponsible
rabble who pay no taxes, and is as active as
ever in advocacy and aid of the ruinous policy
of inviting new industries to come and disturb
the wonted quiet of our town.
Peter Flath, one of the best known and most
popular clothiers in the county. Mr.. Flath, by
his hearty acquiescence in the good work, has
greatly aided the "rabb1e," and is clearly enti-
tied to high place among his fellow-citizens
belonging to the irresponsible rabble who pay
no taxes
/ w. F. Towns, who, as charter member of
the "Rabble," has made excellent progress in
the ranks. Mr.. Towns is one of the boot and
shoe dealers of the county whose reputation
and popularity result from keen business activi-
ty and honorable dealing. He favors new in
dustries, has aided right along in securing them,
and is friendly TO the shoe factory. Hence the
high compliment paid him as a member of the
l"I. R."
/ w. T. Grundel, cigar manufacturer and to
bacconist, Treasurer of Ravenna corporation
and township, and business man of the times,
progressive, but prudent. Every smoker in the
county has "puffed his weeds" and praises
them
Bierce & Cowies, whose business is the same
as that of Mr.. Grunde, and of whom it is not
necessary to speak, as sound, active business
men. They are first class men, belong to the
''rabble." and sell first class goods to a large
trade.
L. C. Dodge & Co, and C. A. Beckley the
two stove and tinware firms of Rayenna, who
also voted ''yes on both propositions, and keep
right on selling more goods than ever, nctwith-
standing their action.
G. L. Horr, commission merchant one of the
:" irresponsible rabble, who does business on &
, cash basis, and over whose doors might truth.
fully be inscribed in large letters "Prospered by
the world because of fair dealing with the world.
Stocker & Slaughter, marble dealers, known
and patronized the county over. Mr.. StockeI
is member of the Council, and one of the mos
respected citizens of the town. He favors new
industries. yesterday, today and forever anc
SO does his partner.
, ]. H. Ford, whose variety Store in thu
Little Block is one of the growing houses of tht
5 city.
. N. C. Fox, of Hope Novelty fame, who's
continued prosperity evidences his fitness to b.
/ enumerated among the 1. R. fraternity. Hi
sympathies are entirely with the BOOM.
Work & Yeend, lumber dealers, whose judg
ment as sound business men led them to endors
the industrial proposition.
Jason Morgan, lumber dealer and coal mer
chant, also lent his aid in the movement, to tn
, discomfort of the " annointed conservatives
i. who hold themselves aloof from the "rabble.
D. L. Baldwin & Son, contractors and lumbe
!, dealers.
Kingsbury & Bennett proprietors of Ravenn
, basket factory.
d John F. Byers, of the John F. Byers manu-
!. facts.ring company.
D H. l. Searl, contractor.
J, D. H. Gardner, news dealer, and Sec.o tn
Board of Improvements.
: E. F. Deming, grocer.
B. M. Madole and C. S. Brown, bakers.
c w. L. Poe commission merchant.
E. Twitt. travelling statesmen for Eagle Glas
Works.
. H. K. VanMeter, coal merchant and genera
p dealer.
w. w. Monsey, merchant tailor.
L. c. Goddard, jeweler and matchmaker.
And so might go on, and exhaust the list
comprising every active business man in the city
S who have enrolled themselves in the ranks de
a signated as the irresponsible rabble who pa,
a no taxes
All these men are recklessly trying to ruin th
town by adding new manufactures to its list
They have even succeeded in fastening on to
S such drawbacks as the Shoe Factory, employing
r 100 hands, and trade constantly increasing
t Brick and Tile Works, new Boiler Works, nev
Foundry; Lamp Chimney Works, employin.
over 100 hands; the Globe Carbon Works
. concerning which, "The Electrical World" O
b New York City, the leading Electrical pubIca
). ton OF the country speaks follows in its las
's issue: The Globe Carbon Co., of Cleveland
:. O., will shortly be located in its new factory a
: Ravenna. O., where the Company's capacit,
will be increased to daily output of o,oo
: carbons, and where it Will have UNEQUALLE1
facilities for the manufacture of carbon special
ties. Among the latest specialties that the Glob
!. Co. has shipped have been carbon rods "a
{ inches long and eH inches in diameter, two c
. these carbons being clamped together while il
q service
:, Another large concern is booked to commenc
: building within thirty days, and still another
: knocking for admission.
For all this, be it remembered, the irrespon
sible rabble" is responsible.
New Cases i'm Common Pleas COurr
: Frances Heiser VS. Julian C.Gilbert ct al Equi
}. table relief.
Mary Fisk VS. Jerry McKelyey RepIevin