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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-04

The new Universalist Church was dedicated
last Sunday at the regular morning service
hour. The handsome auditorium was filled in
seat and aisle, and the large audience respond
ed to the fervor and deep earnestness with
which the impressive .dedicatory services were
conducted. large delegation was present
from the Akron church ard a number from the
one in Kent, the morning service at the first
one being dispensed with for this occasion
The sermon was preached by Rev. e. Z. Nash,
pastor of that church, and was one of the best
ever delivered in Ravenna. In thought, logic,
sentiment, delivery and fine delineation it was
rounded to the full proportions of finished
oratory, and the attention of his hearers was
ergrossed throughout the splendid discourse.
His text was taken from James 1, 27: pure re-
ligion and undefilei before God and the Father
is this: To visit the fatherless and widows in
their af1liction and to keep himself unspotted
from the world.'' The sermon was a most
learned disquisition on the doctrines of Uni
versalism, and an eloquent vindication of the
religion of hum manity based on the Fatherhood
of God and the brotherhood of man.
At the conclusion of his sermon debt of
81, 500. the balance unpaid on the new edihce
was raised by individual. pledges, and the
church thus dedicated free from debt.
Interesting services were held in the after
uOOu, dG WHICH u
Union was organized, with a membership of 30.
Regular evening services were held. at which
time another audience fully as large as that of
the morning listened to fine discourse from
Rev. d. V. Cone, President of Buchtel College.
The guests from abroad were entertained at
the church between services, as this was thought
to be the best way in view of the large number
present. The elegant new dining hall was
utilized right royalty for the purpose designed,
and the hungry guests sat down to church
spread of elaborate preparation, and to use the
expression of the pastor when making the an
nouncement from the pulpit, everyone had an
opportunity of getting good square meal.''
The building is pretty structure architec-
turally and point of finish Everything is
modern, tasty and convent lent and more home
like, attractive church cannot be found in
Portage county. The auditorium proper is
seated with opera chairs and will accommodate
about two hundred people without filling up
the aisles. To the east of this part with which
it communicates by gracefully double arched
doorway, is the Sunday School department, con-
sisting of the main room ard three class rooms.
Beautiful in finish and unique in design, the
throwing all these into one room is very pleas
ing and satisfactory to the eye. and the ar
rangem9nts with reference TO the pulpit enable
a good view to be had of the speaker from any
part of the house.
There were fully $50 present Sunday morning,
and many more were greatly disappointed to
find themselves too late to gain admission.
The new church was dedicated under most
favorable auspices. and if Sunday was indica-
tive of its future, its history will be a bright
one
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-04

The Oil City Derrick of the 23d ult. contains
a glowing account of the opening of the new
clothing house of Chas. H. Black & Co., in that
city. Mr.. Black is a brother-in-law of R. G.
Beatty, of the popular house of J. C. Beatty &
Son. of this place. Approaching the recognized
standing of the Ohio man, in whatever calling
he may direct his ambition, talent and energies,
Mr.. Black avaed himself of the services of Mr..
Beatty and the enterprise, from its incipiency.
including the purchase of stock was committed
to his charge. 1t need hardly be said that
Rob " is "at home :" on such occasions. and
demonstrated the accomplishments of presid-
ing genius throughout the brilliant event, cul
minating in revelation of achievement in the
way of an opening hitherto unknown to the
people of Oil City.
Music and gift souvenirs were features of the
occasion. Among those assisting in the recep-
ton of visitors were Mrs. R. C. Beatty and her
sister, Miss Ada Black. Master Frank also had
a share in contributing to the attractions of the
occasion, narrated by the Derrick as follows -
An amusing feature of the afternoon was caused
by Mr.. Black nephew, Master Frank Beatty,
4-year old youngster, who, attired in a sailor
suit of white and blue flannel, got tired of Sit
ting round the store, and. unobserved, managed
to climb into one of the large front windows
and sat there, unconcernedly playing marbles.
Mr.. Black might have tried long time and not
got a more charming window attraction than the
little tar, while he condescended to show himself.
| --~s~-
The County Commissioners are holding their
quarterly three days session. Monday they iu-
spected and approved the semi-annual settle
ment of the Auditor and Treasurer, counted the
| treasury funds. amounting to S42.642 IS, exam
| ined and approved the semi annual report OF
| the Intirmary Directors. Yesterday they made
a $40 mill levy for road purposes, to be worked
out. The County. Bridge, Poor. Soldiers Relief
and Building funds were postponed for consid.
| GRAFTON in June L. j. Goddard was awarded
contract for keeping Courthouse clock in repair
three years The following Sheep claims were
| allowed:
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ELECTION NOTICE.

In pursuance with the provisions of Section
1887 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Ohio.
and with the provisions of an ordinance passed
by the Council of the Incorporated Village of
Ravenns, Ohio, on the 2nd day of February. A.
ID. 1891, entitled, IAN ordinance to submit to
the voters of the Incorporated Village of Ra
VIENNA Ohio, proposition to authorize the
Council of said Village to issue Public Improve
ment bonds of said Village. for PARK purposes
lars. and to levy a tax for the payment of the
same and INTEREST,"
Notice is hereby given that proposition be
subm tted to the voters OF the incorporated Ill
lage of Ravenna, Ohio, to authorize the Council
of said Village to issue bonds of said Village to
the mount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars
for Park purposes, which bonds shall fall due
as follows One-twentieth thereof in eleven
years from date of issue. and one twentieth
thirtietn year from the date of issue. Interest
on said bonds not to exceed six ger cent per
annum payable semi-annually, and the Council
OF said Village to have authority to levy tax
upon the taxable property of said Village to
| pay said bonds and the interest thereon, as the
| same may become due.
| Said proposition to be submitted to the voters
of said Village at the general election to be
| held at Citizens Hall in said Village on Mon
| day, April 9th. 1891 said election to be con-
Quoted in the manner pointed out by law.
Those voting in favor of said proposition
shall have written or printed on their ballots
For The issue of BondS,' and those voting
| against the same shall have written or prin ted
on their ballots the words, Against the issue
of Bonds"
] J.W. HOLCOMB.
( Mayor of said Village.
| RaVenna, O., March 2nd, 1891. 1l75
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-04

N. e, Church, March 1Ith.
Only three Plush Garments left, to be closed
out below cost.
N CONVERSE e. SON
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-04

HRS. Mary Ann Bazel, an old widow woman
of about IA years, was struck and instantly
killed by the second section of north bound C.
s. P. passenger train No. 35. Monday noon, az
Mason's crossing south of town. She lived with
her son, John Bazcl. a short distance north of
Roots:own Station, and was returning home
afoot from this place, where she had been doing
some trading, and was struck just as she stepped
on to the track in the act of crossing. Being
quite deaf and having poor eyesight, she neither
saw nor heard the fast running train, and in a
moment was hurled into eternity. Her rem aims
were brought to this station on the same train
that killed her. and placed in charge Of Stan
ford & Wright, Undertakers. The burial was
made in Rootstown. She leaves three daugh-
tiers and one son, all residents of Portage Co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-04
Send For a Spring Overcoat!
Malice TO Builders.

CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
= the office of the Auditor of Portage County,
at Ravenna, Ohio. until 70 O'Clock at noon on
Wednesday. April sth. 1891 for building Sher-
iff's residence and making alterations in the
County Jail. according to the plans and specih :
cations now on file in the Auditors office. Each
bid must contain the name of every person in
terested in the same. and must be accompanied
by bond of twenty five per cent of the amount
of the bid Conditioned, that if the bid is &C
cepted a contract will be entered into, and the
performance of it properly secured All bids
must be made upon blanks furnished by the
County Auditor; none others will be considered
The County Commissioners reserve the right
to reject any and all bids
By order of the Board of Commissioners:
S. R. FREEMAN,
1175-4W County Auditor.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-04
Public Sale!
change of base in farming, induces quick
e of stock.

A change of base in farming, induces quick
sale of stock.
On the 18th of March,
at 1 p. M. Mr.. SAMUEL NELL will offer for sale
my entire flock of sheep. ON EASY TERMS.
MY sheep are well bred, healthy. thrifty and
young-no poor scalawags. They comprise:
so Ewes, bred by an Oxford Buck; As Lamb
Wethers, well wintered, large and attractive; /;
40 Eve Lambs, large. long wooled, of true value
l Oxford Buck, young, noble and grand statue.
Also. $50 heeces of medium and combipg wool.
Time given to septem Der 1st, 1891, without in
terest if notes are met promptly, otherwise legal
interest will be added from date.
THEODORE CLARK,
Highland Home Fruit and Stock Farm,
Northwest corner of Edinburgh
SAMUEL G. NELL, Auc'r, Alliance, o.
NOR RENT-House of rooms, all In ex
Il cellent condition; IA acres of land. with
barn chicken houses. eto. City water in house.
For further particulars. inquire at residence of
WHITING CARTER, opposite the III. Y. Beebe
place. Cleveland Avenue, Ravenna. o. Posses
sion given Immediately. II
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-04

Our New Curtain Department.

We show beautiful line of Nottingham Brussels Net
Irish Point and Tambour Lace Curtains Over IS different
per pair.-Also, in HEAVY DRAPERIES, we think
truthly say have the finest line of these goods
shown in Ravenna Some quite Styles and all of
them choice and pretty and cheap compared with former
prces-We have re-arranged Curtain Room enlarged
and improved it, We reach it by elevator and our lady
Draperies astefy hung, and make their selections in
peace and quiet" comfortably seated in New Depart
partment We solicit early CALL feeling confident you
make to your interest to buy your Curtains and Dra
peries of
We received the first instament of
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-04
SPRING WRAPS

last Saturday The weather is just off at this
time say much about Spring Wraps But still have
every believe that pleasant weather is
hand We have made special efforts to have fine line of
Spring Garments, and when full line is received
think interest lady who needs anything in this
line, +sH+*+@ss-
But can't tell you anything this time. Let
add that during the coming month"; when the roads
ally bad particularly solicit orders by mail from any
and all of town customers We do large business
in this way and want to increase it, promise your
orders my and most careful attention We will
forward any purchase you free of express charges
postage when your purchase of such nature amount
that do without loss to ourselves Try it. We
will do to make you of regular
mail patrons.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-04
ELECTION NOTICE.

In pursuance of the provisions of Section a232
of the Revised Statutes of Ohio and of an ordi-
nance passed by the Council of the Incorporated
Village of Ravenna, Ohio, on the 2nd day of
February. A. D. 1891, entitled AN Ordinance
to submit to the voters of the Incorporated Viii
lage OF Ravenna, Ohio, proposition to author
ize the Council of said Village to purchase or
appropriate land for Park PURPOSES Notice is
hereby given to the voters of the Incorporated
Village of Ravenna, Ohio. that proposition
will be submitted to the voters of said Village
at the General Election to be held at Citizens
Hall in said corporation on Monday. April 9th,
1891 to authorize the Council of said Village to
purchase or appropriate land for Park pur--
poses. and pay therefor the sum of One Hundred
Thousand Dollars.
Those voting in favor of said proposition shall
have written or printed on their ballots. For
the purchase of land for Park purposes and
those voting against said proposition shall have
written or printed on their ballots. Against
the purchase of land for Park purposes -
Said proposition co be submitted in the man
ner pointed out by law.
Mayor of said Village.
Ravenna, O., March end. 1891. 1175
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-04
SEE The b. GROCERY s.: F. S=;: {:
SEE,

would be unwise waste
the merits of things keep for sale the fine quality
Pineappe Cherries Apricos Peas Corp Beans
which have to be heated
and they ready keep the
Also Lion Arbucke and Danna
mill roasting
clean, We pound pacsagesa
Coffee packages for 20
will
nice Bananas and
windows In fact anything want you will
MAKE Mr. F. s. COMSTOCK who pedes at
attention be
C.. P BRADFORD be found with and will
courteously Butter taken
Respectfully
RIRDGAI & OIIM
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-04
NOR SALE
PIANO FOR SALE.

One Everett Upright Piano. nearly new. For
price and further particulars call at my place
of business.
G, A. BECKLEY,
Rayenna, o,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-04
TEMPER AZURE .
W OWHOSNHty '-"'s' = 20 II
Taken at s o'clock each morning.

Massillon Washed Nut Coal is the best sold in
this market J. Andrie has it on hand and will
fill your orders promptly,
Sap Bucket Covers never were sold so cheap
before as Kingsbury & Bennett are now selling
them. They make them all sizes. 1170-6
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-04

Garrettsville will issue bonds to the extent of
Sc, 900 for the Garrettsville and Hiram railway.
Joseph Anderson, engineer of the C. & P.
work train, is laid up with rheumatism.
Mr.. Baker, baker at Madoles, is sick at the
Miller House with pneumonia.
Miss Jennie Avery is sick at the residence of
]. H. Nichols, with nialarial fever.
Mrs. Mary Warner returned to her home in
Medina this morning, terminating weeks visit
with her daughter, Mrs. DR.. w. w. White.
Mrs. D. C. Goodman was taken suddenly i'll,
Saturday night but is now recovered.
Mrs. John Scribner is very seriously i'll at her
home on Vine street.
A son of J. A. Mooney is just recovering from
severe attack of pneumonia.
Mrs. John Porter is rallying from a severe at
tack of sickness.
Mrs. Mary Baldwin has been very seriously
i'll at her home on Lincoln Avenue, for the past
two weeks, but is better now,
Geo. D. Whittlesey formerly with D. NJ.
Clewell, has been promoted to the office of
Contracting Freight Agent of the Erie R. R. at
Cleveland.
Mrs. Anna McMannus. widow of Hugh Nc
Mannus. who was killed in a collision on the
Erie road near Meadville, two or three years
ago. died last night at her home near Diamond
street. Her daughter Mary reached the bed
side of her dying mother, from Convent in
Cleveland. just before the spirit fed.
The total expenses of Ravenna township for
the year ending March 1st, were S47oo.33, di-
vided as follows: Cemetery, 1874; Road
SII25.25; General Township Purposes, S17o3.-
SO, of which S7Is.I5 was for care of poor, and
has been refunded by County. The total ex-
penses were $500 less than last year.
Remember, an opportunity to buy your Boots
and Shoes so cheap may never come again in a
life time. Don't delay. but come at once to
RUMBAUGH & CHAPMAN'S
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-04

Claim OF s c. Earnest Continued to June. c.
r. Doolittle's claim is row being considered.
Bills were allowed each day. This morning
they took up the inspection of the Auditors ac-
counts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-29
PROVIDENCE BUILDERS.
The Annual Banquet at TiIllnghast's
Last Evening.
SPEECH BY DAVID M. THOMPSON.
He Tells what the City Ought To do In
the Way of Getting tn the Front IL
Everybody Took Hold and helped To
Push IL Along.

The fourteenth annual meeting of the
Builders and Traders Exchange was
held in the rooms of the exchange, . Gus
tom House street. at 1:30 o'clock last even
ing. President Markham called the as
sembly to order. after which the reports
of the secretary and treasurer were read
and approved. The report of the secretary
shows the organization to be in com
Portable condition, with "A membership
list of l04 names, seven of which are recent
additions.
In the bsence of the treasurer. Free
born Johnson, the secretary, William f.
Cady, read the report, showing the asso-
citation to be in good standing financially.
The amount of money collected during
the year was So ,043.32; balance from 1850,
S4445l; interest {, ss.37. The amount paid
out for current expenses was S3,2l9.O4,
leaving balance on hand of 1l6. Fol
lowing this was read the report of tn
obituary committee, Hiram >. Read OF
the firm of j. Frank Read * Co, who died
August s, 1891, being eulogized.
The election of officers for the ensuing
year was held and resulted as follows: I:
President, Frederick &. Markham; first
vice president, Richard HAYWARD; second
vice president, William w. Batchelder;
treasurer, Freeborn johnson; executive
committee for two years service, III. +.
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we can soon place the city where 1t be-
longs-at the head of the list"
-..Mr Thompson also spoke OF the pro-
posed polytechnic industrial school and
expressed himself as heartily in favor OF
such an innovation, and strongly urged
the exchange to seriously consider the
matter.
William f. Cady next spoke and agreed
with the remarks of the previous speaker.
Said he: In organization there Is
strength. Public opinion does not grow,
but is made, and i'm order that public
opinion may be made the corporations
should stand together and come forward,
stating their views squarely and plainly;
Then would public opinion follow on and
coincide with the views advanced" lie
strongly urged the matter of punctuality
at the exchange, saying that there should
be a certain time set apart, at which time
each member would be in the exchange:
This would lessen the work and be OF
great advantage to the patrons OF the
members.
Remarks were also made by Messrs;;
Hayward, Sweet, Watson, Chadsey ana
Mason, after which the exchange was de-
clared adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-29
A Presentation.
That GalloMs bridge. !"
To the Editor OF the Ne,cs:


SIR-Under the above heading the Olney-
Vile correspondent of the Sunday Tele-
grdm in yesterdays issue, attempts to re-
vive and bring To "A more favorable con-
sideration an article of his published
about seven weeks ago which contained
nothing but wrong information or ma
licious Misrepresentation. What the com
mittee in charge of building the bridge
had to say of that article at that time they
say now. The falsity of that article is as
clear to-day as on the day it was printed,
and merited, as it received, what is now
called "a wholesale denial"
Only two points in the article OF yester-
day are of interest.
First. concerning the statement made
by me that no member of the committee
had sold stone for the bridge. This j am
informed is perfectly true at the time IL
was made. Mr.. Simmons had given the
privilege TO take from his land such stone
rs Mr.. Walsh saw fit and no charge was to
be or has been made for them. But sub
sequently Mr. Walsh took from Mr.. Sim
mons land some broken stone which had
been gotten out with which to build
dam at some future time. These stone
on which labor had been expended by Mr..
Simmons, he was TO be paid for and / cer-
tainly see no reason why he should not be.
Second, as TO the cost of the structure.
The statement made by the committee
that the bridge would be completed be
fore the appropriation was exhausted was
wholly voluntary and not in replyto any
allegation or accusation. IL was made as
an estimate, and estimated as il was on
work, labor and material TO be furnished
in future, like all estimates, IL con
tained the possibility of error. \ detailed
statement of its cost will soon be pre-
sented, and If the Telegram man desires
TO do the town some service, instead OF
essaying school-boy attacks on the com
Y,aitt xx-bn ennl1 hnVa nn nt IN iya
than to build the best bridge. i'm the best
time and for the smallest amount, let him
take the specifications according TO which
this bridge was built and show wherein
il could have constructed at less cost, and
TO what an amount the mismanagement of
the committee equals, aud for every dollar
of waste attributable 20 the committee
will pay into the Public Library a like
sum.
The committee consider themselves in
no predicament whatsoever. They have
> bunt bridge that will withstand the
water or the attacks of the sewer, and have
been watchful and conscientious in spend
ing the money, and will give proper ac-
count for il.
IL is true that Mr. Walsh has had the
general overseeing Of the work and ac-
counts. but, TO my knowledge, he has had
surely no one could work more earnestly
and faithfully than he has done.
have made no statement which, to the
ears Of an honest man, could mean less
chan this. II. w. TiLLINGHAsT.
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The sixth District Court.

John Iaughey and Francis II. Bowen
were adjudged insane and were ordered
committed To the Butler Hospital.
Thomas Nevins for an assault on Ed
ward Adams was fined so and costs.
In the cases against samuel B. Barry
and Robert Burke, charging them with
stealing horse and carriage from i.
Frank Read, Burke retracted his plea Of
not guilty and pleaded guilty He was
fined SsO and costs. Barry was dis
charged
John Mccarthy pleaded guilty 10 steal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-29

The Rev. Richard Eddy solemnized the
marriage of Loring T.. Hersey and Almira
j. Denver last evening at l East Beacon
street. Mr.. Joseph +. Hoagland was the
groomsman and Miss Lillian Denver was
bridesmaid. IL was very pretty home
wedding. and Mr.. and Mrs. Jersey re-
ceived gifts from number of friends.
The golden wedding anniversary OF the
marriage of Mr.. and Mrs. James N.
Hopkins was pleasantly observed last even
ing at their residence, 12 Prarie avenue.
After an informal reception refreshments
were served. The couple were the recip-
tents of a number of gifts appropriate to
the occasion
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-29

The Jewellers Board of Trade has
elected these directors: Dutee Wilcox, n.
B. Barton, q. l.. Nose, IA. ;; Dorchester,
i. Lothrop, w. j. Hopkins, &. y: Champ
lin. j. Buifinton, Il. A. Ballon, w. ;. VII
Henry Wexell, j. VI. Fisher. A. X. Crosby,
G.. a. Marsh, Of Attleboro; :. +; Fisher,
q. Niles, q. II. French, W. II. Wade, of
North Attleboro, aud N. L. Ripley, OF
Boston.
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Thrown From His Vorse.

About o'clock yesterday afternoon, as
the son Of the Rev Charles Babcock. rec
tor of Grace Church was riding on Thayer
street, the horse SHE'D suddenly and threw
him 10 the ground, rendering him uncon-
scious. The young man sustained severe
cuts on his head aud neck and was carried
TO his home, 43 Waterman street, in a car
riage.