The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-05-20
HIRAM.


Much sickness prevails among our people. and
LaGrippe is the word, instead OF NcGinty. bu
which is the most popular. is a question of much
doubt.
week ago last Friday AloEzo Ryder. aged |
81 years, son of Dea. Jason Ryder, left his |
earthly life of veSation, to try. as he believed |
the delights of the undisputed ultimately His |
decease was sudden and unexpected, caused, |
probably. by heart failure. He was native Of
this town. and during his childhood was lively |
and playful Others but when older grown |
enough to realize his condition (hc was DWARF |
he stunned his playmates and society. Seem
ingly, to him all his life was burden too griev
Gus to be borne. For himself he thought there
was no society outside of his family. He could
lay no plans for the future, he could cherish no
ASPIRATIONS for he knew that, physically, he
not like others. though mentally he was
a full average. Patiently, though grieVously,
he bore his great misfortune. and longed to
leave the world that had no joys for him. The
funeral was held Tuesday from the residence of
j. j. Ryder. Rev. Dean officiating.
Friday EVENING" the Glass of '94 Freshmen
gave a most excellent entertainment, by their
well arranged program. which was: Invocation
Violin Solo. Lavatina.'' by Prof. Leffingwell;
Grafton. Somebody Must" Lyman E. Thayer;
Defamation, "Tent Scene between Brutus and
Cassius,' A. L. Patterson Clarionet Solo, " Cle-
mats" by Prot Cock Story, " Harion,'' Verna
Kontner; Poem, The Village" B. II. Allen;
Violin Solo. " Concerto by Pref. Lefip gwen;
| Grafton, Three Score Years and Ten,'' A. NJ.
Kenyon; Res Futurae.'' Adelaide G. Frost;
| Clarionet Solo. Concert Air,'' by Prof Cook.
Great credit is due the class. which numbers ls.
for their elaborate preparation, and the excel
| lent and faultless presentation of th9ir pro-
gramme. Some time during the night before
| their entertainment the class nicely decorated
| the College building with bunting and hung
| their banner from the apex of the tower, beyond
the reach of vandal hands, most dangerous
| and perilous seat If TIE members of the class
| exhibit in the future, much courage and de-
termination in scientific and literary pursuits,
as they did in putting their banner beyond
reach. their success in life will be assured.
Last week Monday morning, Mr.. Horace
kIunn's people started fire in the stove in the
shop, preparatory for washing, and in few
| minutes, from some cause unknown, the build
ing was in flames, beyond the possibility of
saving. The shop and two other buildings were
destroyed, but their dwelling was saved by the
prompt action of the family and neighbors. a
large supply OF water being conveniently near
Prof Pierson has notified tha Church, that
at the expiration of his term he cannot, on &C.
justice to the congregation. and the cause.
which the parishioners and people generally
much regret
1t is reported from Pigwocket, and from ter
ritory east and north of that vicinity. that all
fruit was killed by the freeze Saturday night
1.-The first Whippoorwili's song'' was heard
the evening of the 18th inst.
An eccentric robin has built her nest on the
ground and in a locality most public and most
frequented Of any in the place. Did anybody
ever know of such case?
A grand concert by Dana's Military Band, of
Warren. is to be given the 9Th of june in the
Tabernacle, under the auspices ofthe Y. NJ. c. A.
1t is rumored that George Harvey will do the
mail service after June 30,
The programme for 1.-The Hiram Summer
Z ssemhly'' commencing July 9th and ending
July 3st is out. A large attendance is expect
ed II.