The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-08-12
RaVGlna'S Outing!
Fully 1000 at the Mer-
chants Picnic!
A Gala Day of Picnic
Pleasures!

IA oco1oe Lay vi l. lCllC
Pleasures
Astranger coming into Ravenna last Thursday. |
would have found city of buildings only and |
would no doubt have been impressed with the |
novel idea of having so many residences and bu- |
siness houses for so few people. The stores and |
manufactures were all closed. and the sound of
industry was exchanged for the quiet of inactiv-
tay. Save the striking of the town clock, and
the clang and whistle of the swiftly moving
trains. no sound greeted the ears of the few who
remained at home. In some localities of town
there was literally no sound of any character for
there can be no sound where there is no ear to
hear it,
The fact is. that all Rayenna went to Brady
Lake that day. to engage with the people of the
County at large in the pleasures of an old fash
ioned basket picnic. and for once leave all busi-
ness cares behind them, and lock their doors on
all that pertains to trade and traffic.
The invitation was extended to everybody. and
everybody accepted. One thousand tickets were
stamped at the G. & P. office, and the first train
contained fully that number of people. who good
naturedly pushed and crowded their way into the
cars and on the platforms, until there was no
more room for passengers. The second train was
also loaded. Add to this number that of those
who went by private conveyance. and there were
fully $500 who went from Ravenna. alone. Hun
dreds drove in from the country, direct to the
grounds. while two-thirds of Kent also closed up
shop. and with their farmer friends in that vicin-
ity. Joined in the merry festivities of the day.
1t was by far the greatest day at Brady since
the opening of the resort. Mr.. Kent, the propri-
or ad fo lorr de
for many years. estimates the number of those
present to be fully 5000. and his judgment based
on lifelong experience. is probably as near cor
rect as that of anyone. 1000 is none too high,
and probably is an underestimate.
The Windham and Atwater Bands furnished
excellent music and if the boys did not earn their
money. then no laborer was ever worthy of his
hire. They " kept the woods ringing " constant
ly AMI it is but just to say that their class of
sic and execution are very superior. far ahead of
the average country band. and better than that
afforded by many towns of 5000 people. Wind
ham and Atwater citizens may well feel pride
in their bands.
There was no lack of amusements in addition
to the regular program. Boating roller coasting
and bathing afforded recreation for hundreds,
while hundreds more found enjoyment in the
rounds of an August Dance which, to say the
least. made good sale for lemonade and pop.
Thesocial feature of the occasion was of course
one of the most enjoyable. People met and Wis
tied uninterruptedly during the day. for the first
time. perhaps. in months. and to them the hours.
although heated by the sun of Summers latest
month. were fraught with the happiness of friend
greeting friend.
The day was wholly given up to having good
time. and no one thought or suggested even as
he hah dot uha fba rhn
works would be in operation; Campbell and Nc
Kinley were forgotten, and even the coming con-
vention of the Government store house saviors
failed to lure mems minds from their ecstatie pic
mic mood. Nature was radiant in smiles and
blossoms. and as much as the people could do so
in the trying temperature. they enjoyed what the
good old dame had prepared for their entertain
ment. Not an accident happened. and ths days
program was carried out uninterruptedly to the
end.
Probably as much interest centered in the two
games of ball as in any of the sports. The boys
played good games for amateurs. and many pro
fessionals have played less interesting games.
They we're hotly contested from the beginning,
and attracted great crowd of spectators, who
thoroughly enjoyed them to the end.
The first game was between the Grocers and
Dry Goods men. composed respectively of the
following personnel:
Captain of Grocers nine. II. Smith.
Battery. Gunder and Webber. Kinney. Bart
ley. Robb. Bradford. Cooley. Smith.
Captain of Dry Goods nine Will Marsh.
Battery. Beckley and Hill. Weigand. Clark.
Webb. Paltzgroff. Smith. Merits.
Five innings were played. and the score was as
follows:
Grocers-l q 345
00230-5
Dry Goods-0 20O0-2
The boys covered themselves with dust and
glory. and retired amid the cheers of the specta-
tors.
The prize was box of cigars from W. T. Grun-
del.
Miss McKane young lady employed at the
Brady Lake hotel. secured the sailor hat offered
by Lefingwell & Holden to lady throwing a
ball the farthest. Mrs. Sherman, of Ravenna,
made almost as good record as the winner.
The following participated in the throw:
Mesdames Sutlif. Shaw. Carts. Cook. Green.
Misses 0lin. Daisy Ceylon. Mrs. George Harper.
Miss May Witter. Mesdames Henry Smith. Tick
nor. Misses Cert. Richardson. Lima Harmon.
Jennie Jones. - Dunan. Mrs. Kate Helt. Miss
Miller. Mesdames Rob. Grohe. Barber. little Ma
bel Skeels. Miss Myers. Mesdamcs Morley. Chas.
Pitkin. Bissell. Miss White. Mesdames McCor-
mick. Carts. Broker; Schick. Akron; Carney.
Smith. Lillia Singer. Sherwin. Misses Emma
Caruthers, Hettie Kelley. Kate Willard.
In the Farmers Foot Race the 1st prize,a pair
of Ravenua made Shoes, from Rumbaugh i
Chapman. was won by N. Jones. of Charlestown;
second prize. lbs. of Tea. from E. M. Roberts.
was taken by J. o. Myers. of Alliance Rob
Rohan got 3rd prize a Farmers Companion, from
C. A Myers. The other contestants were N. II.
Bower. S. L. Edridge. F. J. Campbell. Charles
GOuldin, and Clint. Severance.
In the Sack Race. Art. Merrill, W. E. Long.
and Frank Elliott secured the prizes in the order
named. consisting of $3.0 Hat from J. C. Beatty
& Son. Silk Umbrella from P. W. Snyder. Bread
and Milk Set from W. A. Jenkins & Co.
The second game of base ball was played be-
tween Merits Riddle men and the Painters.
The M. Il R. nine was made up as follows:
Battery, Pedlow and Whitlock. Hartlerode.
Barton. Baxter. Lee. Hare. Clark. Everett.
The Painters nine was as follows:
Battery. Shager and Gunder. Torpey, Fisher.
JudsOn. Walters. Andrie. Richardson. Ticknor.
A. s. Cole. Esq umpired both games.
This game was watched with great interest as it
progressed. The tremendous pitching of Pedlow.
who is a member of the Ohio State University
nine at Columbus. and quasi professional, was
tower of strength to the M. & RS who scored
IA points in the five innings. to for the Painters
The score was as follows:
Merits & Riddle-1 3345
07700-14
Painters 10000
The prize was Box of Cigars from Bierce &
Cowles.
The Free for All Foot Race secured seven start
ers. among whom Arthur Whitlock secured 1st
prize. Diamond Scarf Pin. from F. c. Park
Clint Coll ins. End. Gold Sleeve Buttons, from L.
]. Goddard; Ed. Barber. 3rd, Pocket Knife. from
J. J. Richardson.
The Smoking Set prize. from A. ]. Wenhams
Sons. in the Merchants Egg Race. was won by
f. G. Park, who. although the last to reach the
goal. got three whole eggs. Slow time, with in
tact eggs. was better than an early arrival. with
broken egg shells. The other contestants were
e. A. Taylor. J. II. Jones. and Frank Chapman.
II. L. Scarf made the best score at the Shooting
Gallery. and got pair of Slippers from Frank
McTye. the popular shoe dealer of Ravenna. He
got 81 out of possible go.
In the Donkey Race Tracy Jones secured the