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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-05-27
THE THIRD
County Rhetorical Contest
WILL BE HELD IN THE
Opera House, Garrettsville,
Saturday Eve, June 9th, 1891

The prizes will be the same in value as those
given at the former contests, viz. $40 in gold
in Glass A. and $1O in gold in Glass B. Both
classes will be well represented.
The management take pleasure in announc-
ing that they have secured the services of the
GarrettsviIle Masonic Male Octette, also, Miss
Mary Tracy, as pianist. which assures the sue
cess of the musical part of the program Fol-
lowing is list of contestants and their subjects
CLASS A.
W. A. Crane, Shalersville, "Lottie's Message. -
Miss Clara E. Bagey, Hiram, (Not announced }
Will Nichols. Freedom, 1.-The Battle of Gettys-
burg
Miss Mary E. Holingshead. Ravenna. " Zin-
garelia."
Miss Bertha Stockwell, Garrettsville. 1.-The
Doom of Claudius and Cynthia"
F, D. Hart, Freedom. King Robert of Sicily -
Miss May B, Gordon, Nelson. " The Sioux Chiefs
Daughter
CLASS B.
Paris Nichols, Freedom, 1.-THE Unknown Rider''
Miss Nellie B. Work, Ravenna, " The Whist
| ling Regiment"
Miss Zell Tew. Garrettsville. nicholas Nick
leby leaves the Yorkshire
Miss Lorena Knowlton, Nelson. " The Old Mans
Story''
Miss Dora Cooley, Shalersville. 1.-The Burning
Ship"
Miss Nellie Smith, Garrettsville. Ramon"
Doors open at Up. m. Exercises at O'Clock
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-05-27
BREAD

Max Riddle is expected home from Harvard
College this week.
G. w. Gockel is making an elegant set of
buggy harness for III. F. Hudson.
1t is said that a new grocery will occupy the
new Pitkin block when completed.
There is no movement toward a celebration
of the glorious 4th in Ravenna.
The Fire Department was out for practice last
evening.
ing out at cost. N. CONVERSE & Son.
Misses Bessie Riddle and Kate Merits spent
Sunday. recently. in Genoa. Italy.
Mrs. Michael Mulvey left for New Brunswick.
n. J., this afternoon. via. G. & P. line, whence
she will sail for Ireland.
Old Sol was circled in the glories of Iris this
forenoon. A brilliant ring. in which appeared
nearly all the colors of the rainbow, wreathed
the bright orb. 1t was beautiful sight.
Many of our customers tell us we never had
such nice line of goods, or found them cheaper
Come.and see how it is. N. CONVERSE & SON.
Ravenna township will have to be divided into
three voting precincts, under the new election
law.
George Rogers described more broken circles
Monday evening. at the rear of the Hope Novel
ty Store. than a mounted Indian warrior in bat
tie. The ground is in excellent shape for plant
ing garden seeds. George lost in dignity, but
gained in experience. "Bi cycle" said George
I'll not try that any more"
Everything in the Corset line, from 80 cent.
up. N. CONVERSE & SON.
Reports from grape growers are more en-
| couraging and the indications are that there
will be full half crop at the least. Kingsbury
& Bennett are receiving orders for baskets righ
along and the prospects are much brighter thar
two weeks ago with this establishment.
LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS remaining il
the Post Office at Ravenna, O., May 9th, 1s9
for period of IA days or more:
L Cubbison. Mrs Carrie Campbell, A. J
Courtright. Miss Louisa Fisher, C H Freeman
| T Morris. Miss Winnie Miller, Frank j Tay
lor. Mrs. T. j. Wilson, Hiram s, Wilson. Ed
ward E Weaver.
J.C. BEATTY. P. NJ.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-05-27
Notice to Contractors.

CEALED PROPOSALS. will be received
= at the office of the Clerk of Suffield Town.
at noon on the 25th day of June, 1891. for build.
ing new Schoolhouse on the present site o.
Schoolhouse at Suffield Center, according to
plans and specifications on 1le in said office.
Each bid must contain the names of every
person interested in the same and to be accom-.
MED by a sufficient guaranty of some disinter
esfed person that if bid is accepted CONTRACT
will be entered into and the performance of il
properly secured.
The bill for each kind of material called fol
by the specifications must be stated separately
and the price of each given. and the price O.
labor must also be separately stated.
None but the lowest responsible bid will bt
accepted, and the Board may reject all bids.
By order of Board of Education.
May 25, 1891. 11S7 4. c.. CORL, Clerk.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-05-27
.. w. CLE\IElL..
May 9th, 1891.

the small
late will the light it
acknowledged
things" destruction
generally dusd
difference
profitable producer than large
While the exists that while partial failure of
commodities
it first thought
What pleased call hard times
invariably
favorable
the troubles and trials this world and if
it, Still find something to be jolly
haven't much spend for
toward it. But enough
tell of things that will interest
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-05-27
COL. WEST, 1O77.

Col. WEST, No. 1877, will
make the season of 1891 at
my stable, opposite the Fair
Grounds, where all interested
in breeding good colts are in
vited to call, Send for circu-
lar. WALTER FLETCHER
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-05-27
Fine Black Wool Dress Goods!

Pestey
Wool Cha Plain Wool Iamse
Grenadines Check Grenadn particularly adapted
such excellent qualities
about them When
customers they often tell We have read often
Petey Goods but they all and than
the and satisfaction
anything the kind don't fail to
n what beautiful goods they
demand particularly Plaid
Black Muslns and Organdies We have
1879
si lL ;ti ii
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-05-27

Royal Skilton was arrested by officer Mason,
brother Elijah and at hearing before Mayor
Holcomb. today. was required to give bond in
the sum of $500 to keep the peace.
There are monkeys and monkeys, but Beatty
and Son the clothiers of Portage county have
| fairly out-Barnumed Barnum in his palmiest
days, for the great pioneer of the show world
never tented such attractions in this vicinity as
the ones in the window of this well known
| house. constant throng of people give evil
dence of popular appreciation of this " free
show,'' and as long as Beatty & Son keep this
| interesting trio in their window, Ravenna will
| have no need of circus menagerie.
| Bill Morgan had family racket last Friday
| night in which his father-in-laW interfered in
behalf of his daughter. Mrs. Morgan, and the
result was drubbing from the old gentleman
two days in jail and SIS fine and costs for in
| toxication imposed by the Mayor.
At an early hour the Tuesday morning pre-
vious Mr.. Gretzinger was aroused by a great
| racket at Morgan's place, and going over he
found Morgan in rage. and tearing around
like madman. Mr.. G., who owns the premises
gave him warning that if such actions were re.
peated he would have to leave the place forever
Friday night came repetition of the forme,
performance. and Mr.. G. again went over. He
was met by Morgan with a revolver but the
i. old gentleman was too quick for him and after
short struggle threw him to the floor.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-05-27
Departures via. C. & p.

May %. George johnson went to Ada, o.
25th. Mrs. Albert Babcock to Elyria.
26th, Charles II. Sapp to Columbus.
If you are about to paint, be sure and cal
on E. C. Belding, who has full stock of Bill
lings & Taylor's unrivalled Paints.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-05-27

Orders for paper hanging left with me will
receive prompt and careful attention.
st G. A. MYERS.
Don't waste your time mixing paint, when
you can get better article for less money. The
Billings & Taylor paint, sold by E. G. Belding,
fills the bill.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-05-27
PLANTS for SALE
TOMATOES

Early Ruby. Ignotum, Atlantic. Livingstone s
Favorite. Turner's Hybrid. etc.
EARLY Cabbages, Late Cabbages,
Caulihowers, Celery. Peppers. Tur-
nips and Sweet Potatoes.
JOHN T. KING,
1lS7-4wf KENT, OHIO.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-05-27
mrs. /. H. PARSONS
No. 3, opera BLOCK, Ravenna. o.
NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given. that on the 18th
~ day ofJune, 1891. at the residence of John
Weber, about two miles north of the Center of
Suffield, will be let to the lowest bidder, the
cutting and grading of what is known as
Weber hill.'' according to specifications sub
mitted that day by the Trustees, at the above
named place. The Trustees may reject all bids.
&C. CORL, Clerk.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-05-27

Now is the time to paint and if you expect
to brighten up your homes for the summer, try
the Billings & Taylor ready-mixed Paints, SOLD
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-05-27
WANTED!

Energetic and Reliable Men, in every
town, to represent the Western Re
serve Savings and Benefit Association
of Ravenna. Terms liberal.
M. A. KING, Sec.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-05-27
BRICK! BRICK!

The Ravenna Brick and Tile Works
are now prepared to fill all orders fol
Brick. from their new yard.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-05-27
Estimated cost for months term m.... $50 OF
When extended mos. at So per month IA OF

"God helps those that help themselves"
They (the Board) have the power to tx the
amount of the dues of the Society. and may call
an extra due or dues,' &c. In case one year
members are sick. thev may borrnU not to ex-
eeed $40 from the oUcitt"-i. the Society is
willing-which sLm with interest, is deducted
from certificates at a4tu~i'y
Isn't this beauty. al wooi .,i4d yard wide?
and all to discourage prodigality and vice /;
inculcate the principle Of Fraternity. Frugality,
Cooperation and Charity" NEXT
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-05-27

NOR SALE
A good work horse; will be sold cheap
j. ANDRE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-05-27
FLAIN BLACK FRENCH sATINE,

Silk perfectly black
thing
ehaveu Plain
and nice ndeed. ehayes pieces
of
at
won last q prices.
We ehaveju Just a beautiful assortment of
Ladies' White Cambria Shirt Waists.
Also Polka Black and White Stripes and
They selling
fast a beautiful line
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-05-27
TEMPER AZURE .

F. C. Parks thermometer registered as follows
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-05-27
"Nothing but Money is Sweeter
than Honey.

The Franklin Beneficial Society,"" Main
Office. Cleveland, Ohio. Incorporated under
the laws of Ohio not for profit" is the latest
godsend offered to the people of Ravenna who
desire to realize 500 in from five to 12 months,
on an investment of $50 to- $40. The plan is to
issue certificates of 800 each, maturing in one
year. Any member, who within fifteen days
after taking certificate. brings in two more
members, is entitled to receive the "benefit" at
the end of five calendar months, otherwise he
must wait year. Members may withdraw at
the end of five months and receive back what
he has paid in. LESS INITIATION AND CERTIFICATE
FEES AND TAXEsl The following is the esti-
mated bill of costs:
membership fee Gncluding certifcat) 5 10
w eekly due for 81 weeks at s. per week 81 20
Monthly expense tax Of 81 for months 20
Estimated cost for months term m $50 90
When extended mos. at 81 per month IA 90
EStimatad for 1 tory
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-01-07
Pooling the New Clerk.

81 was in bookstore in Nassau street
few weeks ago talking about new
etching of Lowell when a tall, gaunt
youth rushed in. watch in hand, aud so
out of breath that he suffered Mr.
Pliny wants this book Immediately he
said, so that he can take it with him
when he goes on the 4;30 train, and
the youth handed the dealer slip of pa
per on which was written; 'The Life of
Adams Father, bound in half calf
'We hayen't is in stock now, but you
car set it at Scribner's, says the pro-
prietor, at the same time wiDking slyly
at me, and adding as the youth sped ont
into the street: That is the way firm
OF bankers tests the brillianey of their
new clerks. ''The Life OF Adams
Father" has been in existence as a joke
for fifteen years, aud one new clerk
hunted it for hours before he found
not the book, but that he was fool. H.
Neo York Critic.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-01-07
CObweb Parties.

A lady yesterday showed me an in
yitation to attend ''cobweb party" l
was curious to know what sort of party
that was.
"a central point in house is selected, 4"
was informed, ''say the chandelier in
the front parlor, and to this number of
strings are attached, according to the
number of guests who have been invited
to take part in the game. There may
be twenty-five or fifty, or even more.
Then these strings are twined about
chairs, around table legs, through key
holes, downstairs into the dining room,
out to the kitchen, upstairs again, into
the bedroom, and, ia fact, all over the
house. These strings make the cobweb.
At the end of each is a prize, which acts
as stimulant to the guests, to each
of whom a string is assigned, to follow
his or her thread to its termination
through its many devious and provoking
interlwinings In Chicago the cobweb
party has become so popular that men
are employed to prepare houses when one
is announced, and it sometimes takes
three days to get large house ready.
When the guests get to following up the
strings there is plenty of fun, as they
meet in all parts of the house, cross and
recross each others paths, get their feet
tangled up in threads aud have great
many experiences"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-01-07
How a Diamond Was Stolen.

1t is natural that articles of great
value are objects of temptation. We are
prepared to understand that the common
thief is constantly seheming to gain
possession of precious stones aud
jewelry, but it is a matter of surprise to
learn, through stories that come across
the ocean, of the tricks INDUCED in
there by the diamond trade--the legit.
mate, everyday dealers in precious
stones. The popularity of this condi.
tion of things is that the sharp practice
of dealers does not involve their repu-
tation OF standing, the thing being
looked at as matter of shrewdness and
rather admired as a clever. piece of bust,
ness. An anecdote is relatedsto illus =
trate this. -
A dealer called upon firm with whom
he was in the habit of transacting bust.
ness and asked to see q lot of diamonds.
After examining them for some time he
returned the paper saying he would call
again in reference to buying thefn ~
was at once noticed that a large
stone was missing. A hasty
search was made, but no trace OF
the diamond being discovered,
the dealer, without more ado, was ac-
cused of having taken the brilliant. He
Indignantly denied the charge. and sub
mitted without hesitation to being
searched.
The stone was not found, aud profuse
apologies were offered for the false ac-
cusation. The following day the dealer
appeared again, this time with paper
OF diamonds to sell, but also with an
other object in view, which he took good
care not to disclose. careful observer
might have noticed that while the stones
were being examined at the light he ran
his fingers along the under surface of the
portion of the counter near which he sat
and picked 6tf something that stuck to
the wood. 1t was nothing more nor less
than the diamond which had so mysteri-
ously disappeared the day before. He
had fastened it to the counter By means
Of piece of wax with which he had pro-
vided himself, and on the occasion OF his
second visit secured his booty. ty.-Jerelers'
KeekfU.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-01-07
Where BacheIors Ave Tarel.

A novel suggestion on the subject Of
taxation comes indirectly through th
State Department from Caracas. No
that political economy is so largely
cupying the public mind the suggc
may be very interesting and valua
revenue experts. The municipal
ell of Caracas have promulgated
which provides for an impost
bachelors residing within the 6uL
tion. Every unmarried man ,,,,
five years of age is required
income tax of one per cent. ds s
come of not more than $4,000, or two
per cent. if his income exceeds that
amount. The poetic Justice of this
thing is in making those men who will
not take upon themselves family re-
sponsibilities the duty of providing
revenue for the community. 1t is de.
signed also to discourage the indul
gence OF single blessedness. - Washi
ton Star.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-01-07
SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL.


A freman's electric hand lamp has
been invented in England.
Celluloid artificial eyes are cheaper
than those of glass, and have good APP
pearance.
The Belgian military authorities have
decided to attach bicycle corps to every
regiment of the army.
The State Geologist says that the iron
ore fields of Eastern Texas will yield
1000, 600 tons to the square mile.
There is an enormous production of
steel in the United States; the census re-
turns show an increase of 29O per cent.
in ten years.
A compound propeller blade, consist
ing of a sheathing Of bronze and delta
metal cast on a steel core, has recently
been patented in England
Acrolein, which presents the advan-
tage of containing no sulphur, has been
recommended by T. Lewkowitsch for
giving water gas a noxious odor.
Experiments IN Sweden show that steel
rails with four per cent. Of carbon are
liable to break in winter, and steel with
less carbon is recommended for coiG eli
mates.
Air flows into q vacuum at the rate of
1888 feet a second, and steam at the
rate of 1000 feet a second. Il would
take column of steam eleven miles high
to produce pressure of fifteen pounds.
The successful trials at st. Chamoud,
of guns mounted in armored cupolas,
have been followed by other experiments
equally successful near Madgeburg, but
the guns in the latter case are without
recoil.
Air brakes are not only coming into
general use on freight trains, but have
even been introduced on street cars in
Chicago, taking the place of the old
brake which stops the car by winding
chain around the crank rod
The single-rail road system has ap-
peared again. This time it has the ad-
vantage of being designed for the use
Of electric power, and many of the
hitherto insuperable difficulties of the
system are thus happily avoided.~-
Considering the wonderfully rapid de-
velopment of electrical appliances it
seems remarkable that the adaptation of
electricity to the purposes of motor for
propeling vehicles on the streets of
cities does not make greater progress.
The wings of fly are used with great
quickness and probably 800 strokes are
made per second. This would carry the
fly about twenty-five feet, but a seven
fold velocity can easily be attained, max
ing 175 feet per second, so that under
certain circumstances it can outstrip
race horse.
From paper read before the biclog-
ioal section of the British Association by
Professor Newton it appears that the ma
tive fauna of the Sandwich Islands is
now undergoing modification and is in
langer of extermination on account of
the changes which are now taking place
in the vegetation of the islands.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-01-07
A Story Of Stanley.

One morning last week a short, thick
set man, with white hair aud moustache
and piercing eyes, walked into the pub
fishing house of Charles Scribner's Sons
and asked the way to the subscription
department. Having learned it, he ran
nimbly upstairs and entered the main
Office, where he inquired for Mr.. Thomas,
the manager Of the department. Mr..
Thomas had not come downtown, and
the caller was invited to take seat.
After few moments an idea seemed to
strike the clerk, and he said that if the
gentleman wished to become an agent
ff Stanley's "In Darkest Africa" he
could give him all the necessary informa-
ton. The stranger thanked him, and
replied that modesty forbade his becom-
ing an agent for the sale Of the book as
he had written it himself l-Nc@ York
Critic
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-01-07

The Trenton CS. W American is con-
vinced that ''in Canada capital punish
ment has is serrors because Of the GER
aaiuty and speed with which it follows
capital offences. In the United States it
u generally 50 managed that before a
murderer is hung about half che people
come to look upon him as a victim of a
blood thirsty law, and deserving Of deep
sympalhy.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-01-07


Strike me a note Of sweet Degrees
OF sweet degrees
Like those in Jewry heard Of oldi
My love, n thou wouldst wholly please,
Hold in thy hand harp Of gold
And touch the strings with fingers light
And yet with strength as David might
As David might.
Linger not long in songs Of love-
In songs Of love;
No serenados nor wanton airs
The deeper soul OF music move;
Only a solemn measure bears
With rapture that shall never tesks
Ny spirit TO the gates Of peacez
The gates OF peace.
SO feel ] when Francesca sings
Francesca sing
My thoughts mount upward; am dead
To every sense Of vulgar things
And on celestial highways tread
With profits of the olden time,
Those minstrel kings, the uen sublime
The men sublime.
Thomas W. Parsons in Atlantic Month";,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-01-07
A Matter Of PorEine Ilentitr.

Two or three lawyers were talking Of
old lawsuits the otber day, when one of
the oldest members of the Indianapolis
bar remarked: 'I remember the Perry
township pig case that took up good
part of one term of court, having come
up through Justices >office. The case
was tySed, believe, by Governor Wal
lace, father of our Postmaster, and there
were at least two firms ,Sf lawyers on
each side. Sims Colley and Thomas
Walpole were in the case, and, so far as
Mr.. Colley was concerned, he was then
in the full power of his renown. The
case gave him full opportunity for the
display of his picturesque genius, and
the drolleries he infused into it long fur
nished matter of laughter for the bar.
Mr.. Colley, however, no matter how alb
surdly droll he might become, never 10
sight of the best interests of his ellen,
and cert-sSiy never lost sight of his own
in the shape of as fat fee as it was pos
sible to obtain.
"The question was about the identity
of shoat," continued the lawyer. "The
witnesses on one side swore it was a pig
in barnyard, and had never been out
until it had been put into = a, from
which it was taken to b
The witnesses on the OF
that they had known it fl
was a sucking. But the
the proof of an ear mark.
ant, sustained by one set of "
said he marked an ear Of the sh
his pocket knife, and the cut
planned at great length to the jury.
other CLAIMANT said the ma
ear of his shoat was torn by Il
dog. 1t was at this stage
mony that sensational fea
troduced. One witness, b
his testimony to an excitiL
a climax by pulling from
picked. pigs ear, which he dc 1t
be the ear OF the shoat is questiA,. 4
created great dproar in the court roc
as the effect of this pictorial testimo
upon the jury could not be measure
This with the ear was, however, measl
ably discredited, and the case went OF
Medical experts were called ia to testif
as to what the difference in appearaL
would be between shoat's ear cut with
knife and one torn by the teeth of
dog. The experts did not agree, and the
jury disagreed, and another trial was
held, the second jury disagreeing as the
first had done. Charges of perjury were
made on each side, and number of as
sault and battery cases grew out of it.
The costs of litigation were between $500
and $500 ON each side"
"What was the shoat worthln
"About $780, but the Htigauts
fighting for principle. Ind
Journal.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-01-07

The difficulties under which an inven-
y Of limited means pursues his calling
an be appreciated, insists the Electrical
'epieg, whenit is stated that the model
Or piece OF apparatus which can be
ulIt for 81 sometimes costs 5000.