The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-02-04

this city at O'Clock this morning, of valvular
disease of the heart. His funeral will be held
from the house North Meridian street at 2
O'Clock p M Sunday. and will be under the
charge of Akron Commandery, No. 25. Knight
Templars, of which the deceased was mem
ber. Rev c. V. Wilson, formerly pastor of Ra-
VIENNA NJ. E. Church will deliver the funeral
discourse. Unity Lodge No. 70, F. & A. NJ, and
Tyrian Chapter will attend in body. the men,
bers of which are requested to meet at the
Lodge room at O'Clock Sunday afternoon.
The Shoe Factory switch has been heightened
| several rods.
Mrs. Laura Greedy. of St. Cloud Mimi. is vis-
iting her sister, Mrs. L, Stephenson.
The Township Trustees met in Clerk Beatty's
| office Monday and transacted the routine month
| ly business.
The sudden change of weather yesterday
brought experience of cold ears and fingers to
| the workmen at the shoe factory. but they kept
| bravely on, just the same.
Mr.. Burson and family have moved into the
DR.. Wait property. corner of Main and Walnut.
Mrs. Andrew Jackson has purchased the Geo.
Poe residence. corner of Cedar and Meridian Sts.
! Consideration 81. 800. Mr., Poe will move to the
VIM. Carnahan reside nee in about two weeks.
The p. & W. officials were here this week and
| located the switch to the Rayenna Brick s. Tile
Works.
The frame is up and about enclosed for the
machine building of the Ravenna Brick and Tile
Works. and it will not take long to put up the
drying building if the weather is favorable.
The Strawboard switch is nearing completion.
Two immense watts have arrived from Cleve-
| land and soon as the weather will permit. a
| large force of men will be put at work on the
foundations of this great establishment.
| We were shown an interesting specimen at
| the Hope Novelty Store last week. Mr.. N. G..
Fox. the gentlemanly proprietor. exhibited to
us hybridized orange, which is truly Curl
| osity and something very rarely seen. 1t may
be seen at his store. No. Riddle block.
Miss Iva Armstrong, one of Ravenna's most
accomplished pianists, rendered two fine selec-
tions at the Rhetorical Contest. Saturday night.
Miss A rmstrong's genius with her high culture.
| has made her great favorite with our people.
| The Kings Daughters will give Social at the
residence of Miss Marie Leonard. Monday eve
ning February 9th. Light refreshments will be
served. All are cordially invited.
At the regular monthly meeting of the Board
of Directors of the Peoples Mutual Insuranc e
1
son, owing to continued ill health. resigned the
office of Director. Secretary and Treasurer. held
| by him. W. S. Krake was elected Director. and
L. P. Seymour Secretary and Treasurer, to fill
said vacancies.
See Messrs E. J. Simpkins & Co.'S ad." in an
other column. We understand they are doing a
good work here in Ravenna. People who have
pianos should not fail to have them examined.
LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS remaining in
the Posi- Cficc at Ravenna, O., Feb. 4. ls9',
for period of IA days or more:
Fred. Baker. Mr.. John Gill, John Hartman,
drop. o. W. Hirst. Mrs. Mary Martin. Lorenzo
Penny. Mrs. Elizabeth Patterson. Miss Josie
Risk. Miss Minnie Wheeler.
| J. c. BEATTY. P. NJ.
Rev. E. F. Flemon is soliciting donations for
| the purpose of building an A. M. E. Zion Church
in our city. and we understand is meeting with
| quite liberal announcement. W. 81. Beebe
Cashier of the Second Natl Bank. has consented
to act as treasurer, and all donations placed
| in his keeping.
The Universalists expect to have Banquet in
the Dining Room of the new Church, Tuesday
evening, February 18th, for the benefit of the
furnishing fund. Weventure the prediction that
there will be a crowd at the opening of the very
fine Dining Hall.
The services in the Universalist Church mex
Sunday will be of peculiar interest. The fore
noon address will be historical. The history O
the old building is an important part of the his
tory of Ravenna. In the evening there will be
:. farewell service. The old will live over the pas
and the young will learn what has occurred year
gone by. All will be welcome.
Revival Services still are the order in tn
Methodist Church. They have been crowded
into the large audience room, and the interes
deepens and spreads at each service. The sing
ing is full of soul and great in variety. TIL
Bible Lessons are read and heard with great in
terest and close attention. The claims of reigio
are presented with tenderness and the utmos
urgency. The old people feel the arming of tn
i heavenly flame. The cold have felt the restora
i ton to warmth and vigor. The workers fin
e fulness of light and inspiration The social fea
II lures are refreshing, and union and readiness i
CO. cooperation are pleasant to all. Services ever
night except Saturday. A warm welcome to al
!, !, Come and help.
?. Miss Elida H. Kennedy has completed
l. course of twelve readings given before fiftee
l. ladies. on the countries and cities of the oil
e world. beginning with Ireland and closing wit
Venice and Florence. She has been engage
- in this method of instruction ten years. havin
-, classes from Colorado to Allegheny, the lattt
place her home and is thoroughly posted
ancient and modern literature. The reading
:" in Ravenna we're held at the parlors of Il
members and have been highly enjoyable e
pecially as they have awakened an interest
lg foreign travel and study which ordinary I
Or search will not satisfy. Miss Kennedy broug
in as aids photographs and engravings OF the su
ut ject under consideration, serving to familia
or ize the wonders of architecture. and relieve t
IL monotony of a written description. Miss Ke
rd nedys address is i3 Prospect street. Clevelar
O, care of DR.. Tonsley.
O The increasing trade of G. A. Myers neces
Wo tates an enlargement of his store room. Mond
,p, morning work was commenced on a rear sxte
Id sion. AXIS feet. to be devoted exclusively
ed Wall Paper. 1t will be fitted up with every ec
phi venience for the display and handling of
cir same, abundance of light being secured by 81
er lights. We note this with pleasure, as indi
his ting the deserved prosperity and recognition
the standing and resources of this house. mot O
ou in Wall Paper. but all other lines of goods VIII
.So are embraced in the composition of model be
~ and stationery establishment.
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md Valentines.
in Complete assortment of Valentines, rang
be- in price from penny to the finest.
MRS. CARRIE A. PARKE