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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-01

About o'clock Saturday afternoon, a team of
horses belonging to Mr.. A. NJ. Hinman. were left
standing at the door of the Mill on Main street.
when train on the C, & P. came along, which
frightened them. and they dashed furiously up
the street, At the corner of Meridian street the
runaways met Mr.. T. B. Dickinson, riding in
a blackboard. who was unable to get out of their
way and the result was collision. Mr., Dickin-
sons horse ran between a hitching post and
telephone post and going through the harness,
left the vehicle in the gutter Mr.. D. being dragged
over the dashboard. Fortunately he was not
seriously injured. Both of Mr.. Humans horses
were thrown to the ground by the collision, and
were captured before they could regain their feet.
They received some slight cuts. but no serious
injuries. 1t was very fortunate ending to what
looked. for moment. like serious affair.
THE Runaway Wife" is a romantic play, with
an unusual number of pleasing features. and the
great success of the piece is ample evidence that
the drama possesses more than ordinary merit.
The story is one of absorbing interest, and the
characters are all drawn from life, in masterful
style. 1t is romantic without being unnatural
and gives Mr.. Fran Evans and those associated
with him in the cast abundant opportunities for
the display of their histronic powers. The scene
of the piece alternates between Washington.
Penn. and New York. and there are chances for
the display of the Lowell scenery that have been
taken full advantage of by the scenic artist. The
press of other cities has spoken in the warmest
terms of commendation and large audiences have
been the rule wherever the piece has been pro-
duced. 1t is claimed that the company includes
the brightest child in the profession, Little
Lottie, known as the wonder ofthe stage. Though
only four years of age. she introduces number
of speeialties that have won her great deal Of
praise. Reeds Opera House, April 3rd.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-01


Program of the G. A. r. anniversary exer.
cises, to be held at the Hall of Mcintosh Post,
Monday evening. April 9th: Song by male
quartet; reading of circular letter from nation
al headquarters by S:J. Post; prayer by Rev.
Andrew Wilson; song by male quartet; reci
tation by Miss Jessie Writ; presentation of
Roster by 1. 7. Siddall; acceptance of Roster by
Geo. F. Robinson; song by male quartet; reci-
tation by Miss Rsna Olin; history of the Post
by T. r. Mason; song by wale quartet; recita-
tion by Miss Winnie Wait; song by male quar-
tet; benediction, Rev. Andrew Wilson.
Judge Robinson convened Court Saturday ,apd
after completing the business before him, ad.
journed the term. His Honor overruled the mo-
tion for new trial in the Kent-Turner case
and rendered decision to the effect that Mayors
had no authority to sentence boys to the Indus
trial School. Next term of Court beginsMay 4.
There are two matters that should be present
ed to the Council at their next session. and i'm
mediate and favorable action taken thereon.
One is to petition for sidewalk on Central
Avenue east from North Walnut street to Clin-
ton Avenue. and the other to provide the peo-
pie in that neighborhood with water privileges
There are a number of families there and they
are entitled to the benefits of these two meas
ures, and in month or two we understand that
half-dozen or more houses will be built in thai
locality, in which event the demand for these
needed Improvements will if possible be more
urgent than eyer.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-01
WE ARE
THE PURVEYORS
TO THE
GROCERY TRADE
IN RAVENNA.

Some persons have obtained the
impression that Canned Fruits
and Vegetables are very much
higher in price than they were
last year, but such is not the case
with most Canned goods. We
can furnish you
APPLES,
PEACHES,
PLUMS,
APRICoTs. &c.
at very moderate prices, either by
the can or case. We have also a
very large stock of canned Corn,
Beans, Peas, Pumpkin, Tomatoes,
and the finest French Peas and
Mushrooms ever offered in this
market. Evaporated Apples, Ap-
ricots, Peaches, Pears, Plums,
Prunes, Prunelles, Nectarines,
Blackberries and Rastberries.
Being favored with large pa
tronage, enables us to buy direct
from first hands, in large quanti-
ties. Ifyou are not our customer,
try us on these goods when in
want of same.
J.S. SMITH & SON
MARCH 18th.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-01
HStruck Gas,, at Ravenna

On Tuesday night. April 7th. there will be
presented at Reeds Opera House one of the
funniest and most refined musical farce COM
edies ever written. "Struck Gas'' is delight
full mixture of pure. wholesome and rein ed
humor. and abounds in all the latest songs.
dances and musical selections. Laughter is
King during the entertainment. and fun, fast
and furious. is the result following "Struck
Gas.'' A company of inimitable players and
fun makers is what ''Struck Gas'' consists of,
and foremost in the cast of these laugh creators
is that charming and sweet little comedienne
Lillian Harper. whose singing and dancing are
features in themselves. Taken all it all, "struck
Gas" will make you laugh as you never laughed
before. so avail yourself of this opportunity and
see "Struck Gas"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-01
Sale of Pictures by the Ravenna
Art school,


Art school,
The exhibition and sale of Picture and novelties.
at the Studio. on Saturday, was in every way
success. The profits rounded up fully to the ex-
pectation of the contributors, who had painted
and given nearly all the articles, for the benefit
of the fund. few of the higher priced pictures
only were commission. but the workmanship
eVinced high degree of skill quite equal to that
seen in larger collections. though this one con.
sisted of Oil. Water Color. Sepia. Crayon and
Charcoal Sketches, Tapestry and China Painting.
Miss Gilbert's Chrysanthemums, in OIL are simply
perfect. and Mrs. Beebe's Narcissus, in water
colOrs. hanging on the east side. delicate
as the natural study. Mrs. Bedell's Dancing
Girl. in water color. and the Marine in Sepia, on
the west side. sold at once. while Mrs. S. r.
Freeman took orders for duplicate copies
pinger will also have to supply orders from the
future work of her brush. in both water color and
tapestry. Mrs. Schweitzer's Birds were greatly
admired and are excellent. Miss Horr con-
tributed three lovely pieces-a Child's head. in
water color, a lady in Sepia, and Carmine roses
in water color-all in good drawing and exquis
itely done. The annex furnished forth materi-
ais for the housekeepers, and was exhausted long
before the close. All in all. the Ravennna Art
School maintains high degree of excellence.
shown by the sincere and and Conscientious work
done and given out by its students, and we cher
ish in our midst nucleus around which the re-
fnements of life find encouragement and worthy
patronage.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-01
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April 1st, 1891.

DEAR READER:-I suppose you do occasionally wish
that the Dry Goods Clothing and other people, would let
up'-give you rest, speak-on their EVERLASTING
"Grand and Wonderful Announcements" &c., &c. But
they never will. You you must enjoy the rest for
short tme just stop and think how dull the papers
MIGHT BE- and how much additional labor it would entail
on the GABLE make good the loss of the bright
and sparkling ads' that appear from week to week. OH
no. we couldn't think of it. So for the present will
right and continue to you after our MILD way
The Fashion papers frequently tell of long list OF
things and selling in London Paris and other
ar-away places few of have any occasion to visit
those places Dry Goods thought it might possibly
INTEREST some of friends what selling
most Of at this particular time:
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-01
s.The shakespearean WaterCure

1
The doors of Reeds Opera House again swung
on their hinges Friday evening and described
| a great many half circles before the last enter
ing attendant had pushed back the wooden
barriers. The stage of this fine hall was never
graced by more talented amateurs than played
to the audience of that evening who went home
thoroughly pleased with the performance
1.-THE Shakespearean Water Cure fell into
kindly hands and no better criticism could be
made than to say it was well played. The de-
/ fects arising from every non- n-professional rem
| dition were of course many of them present and
| noticeable on this occasion. but the different
characters sustained their respective roles so
well that very limited experience would make
| the distinction between them and professionals
one without difference. The parts are all diff
| ficult of portrayal. because the humorous fea-
| lures in no manner dispense with the necessity
of a correct rendition of the serious. Hamlet
must be Hamlet, and Ophelia, Ophelia as far as
the play indicates, right up to the line over
which is the humorous, quite as much as though
the real quotations from the great dram a were
continued to the end. The passage from the
sublime to the ridiculous, which constitutes
really the intended effect of the performance
! would otherwise be thing of Imagination in
stead of reality. The applause and laughter
were the tests, and as the audience were con-
tinually at one or the other, nothing further
need be said of the merits of the several partic-
ipants in sustaining the parts assigned them
We are pleased to say that the attendance was
good, although the weather probably detained
some Of our people at home. We think o repo-
titlon of this three act ''stage pleasantry''
would please our citizens very much
The gross receipts were SOS, and net, $3l9J
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-01
Great Drop in Price of Sugars, &c.

20 to 2I lbs. Standard Granulated Sugar for
SI.oo. Other Sugars in proportion.
Fl lbs Rice for S1.oo.
Dried Peaches II cents pound.
Largest stock of choice Bananas ever brought
to Ravenna. Also, Oranges, Lemons, Figs,
Dates, Prunes, Raisins, &c.
A full line of fresh Groceries at non-ring
prices.
HONG KONG TEA STORE, Ravenna.
Our trade in Tested Garden and Flower Seeds
is keeping us very busy. We furnish seven
large Packets for IS cents, assorted kinds. Each
Packet contains more than the usual quantity.
Al Steel Socket Hoes, 25c. Rakes, Forks,
Shovels, Spades, &c. Best Steel Cut Nails
8 cents pound.
Hope" NOVELTY STORE,
No. 8, Riddle Block.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-01
Fashion Notes. from **RaVenna.

Velvet Silk Betting Ribbon
in andC
Priesley Silk Warp Heniettas
Umbrellas.
SILK Cords for Dress Trimmings in
Ladies' and Chdens Spring Jackets
Silks take better than the fancy printed
The lovely Printed Drapery NIull books
Daperes."
Chenille Curtains and dLaceCu
Silks Black Coored surah Silks
for Ladies Pleated Waists
Striped Plain
Hosiery Ladies and Children be the only thing
Gold Silver Tinse
and Trimmings in Cut Steel
Blacksi Trimmings also selling WELL
Vevets good and the demand both for Black and
Trimmings
Gros Trimmings, Chals
other Light Dress Goods
Steel and Slate Coored WOOL Dress Gods seem 10 o the
colors Spring
Black Dress of al better demand
Silks particularly good this Spring,
Embroi daud Flannel skirtings.
suiing" in Black and Colors
90 better than
plain with Grecian Bode-Napkins to
the correct thing in this line
Pretty Aprons sell WELL
good in facw wefn they
Satin facedLi Doyles Pillow Case Linen.
the lead with lady
Mitts will be more, if possible than
Exquisite Pink Combinations
Infants Cashmere Cloak in Tan and Creamovey things
Plain Color and odbeautiu
little garments
Now we could go and on, and fill half dozen col
umns, and not tell you all want to. But the things
have enumerated all good, and goods that have
unusual variety of-and, as say, selling freely.
We are having an active trade every day. Our stock
is very full and have many good things tell
you this tme but will be glad to show you when you
come We invite you to make store your
Headquarters We please you.
d M CLEWELL-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-01
Tle B. & 0. GROCERY
1@0P

in Portage County, the best
of prices
CHEESE, sent to from N York. CANNED GOODS if
will other TEAS which
the best FLOUR-Crescent Daisy
Mills and Williams Bros Perfection The latter
makes The
that mellow flavor Seeds Booms, Sugars Spices
Dried Fruits Pickles Reshe Vegetables Fresh
Fruits the Maple anything
in the line of GROCERIES PROVISIONS,
We glad the
liberal all
with Please the
goods upon shelves.
Respectfully,
BIRDSALL & OLIN.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-01

The following score was made by the Gun Club
last Thursday. at 25 single bluerocks: Lowrie II.
Lewis IS. Fletcher IA. Hart 10. Grail 16.
Nice Gilt Wall Paper 121z cents double roll at
ToRPEY's.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-01
PUBLIC SALE!

will sell at public auction. on my farm miles
southwest of Randolph Center. on the Canton
road. and miles north of Hartyille, on
Thursday, April 9th,
commencing at o'clock. sharp. the following
property:
Driving Horse years old, well broke single
and double; Brood mare. years old; yearling
Colt extra good, fresh. Durham Cows; 2 year
old steer. yearling heifer, two-yr old bull, half
Jersey. breeding sow. with pigs four weeks old.
shoats. Peerless Binder, new last season; two
plows, wheel cultiyator, horse rake. all nearly
new; cultivator. single and double shovel plo VS..
one horse corn plow. two draft chains. iron axle
two-horse wagon. common two-horse wagon,
carry all. cutting box, inch knife; hand wine
press. Hay by the ton. and other articles not
mentioned,
TERMS: 8 mos. credit on sums of S5 and over
without interest if paid when due; if not so paid
interest from date of note. Under S5. cash.
MICHAEL A. KOHL.
Geo. Beal Auc'r
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-01
PUBLIC SALEy

Having business requiring my absence from
Ravenna the. coming season. will sell at my
residence, three miles northeast of Ravenna, on
Tuesday. April 18th,
commencing att a. IN, the following property
2horses, cows with calves at their sides, 2
shoats, moving machine. / two horse wagon,
one-horse wagons. buggy, pair bob sleds. sin .
gle and double harness, plows, drags. cultivator.
crosscut saw, saving machine. sap fixtures, and
many other articles.
Terms made known on day of sale
E. s. SKILTON.
Pr BEAN & SON, Auc'rs.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-01
Agricultural Society.

There will be meeting of the Board of Direct
ors ofthe Portage County Agricultural Society on
Saturday next. April 4th, att p. m. at the Court
House. Ravenna. A full attendance is desired,
LAFAYETTE SMITH Sec
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-01
TEMPERAT
HNOK SALE

NOK SALE
On account of poor health. offer for sale my
thorough6red Ayrshire COW coming years old,
fectly gentle and safe good for family use; and
carnage, harness, robes. sc. bargain is
sured. Call at once. Corner Grant and Spruce
street 1179 2t J. H. JONES.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-01
Miss T. G. jackson

Urgently requests those having unset
tied accounts to call and settle the
same at their earliest convenience.
By so doing they will confer favor,
as money is essential in the conduct of
business. Millinery being no exception
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-01
The gross receipts were ss3, and net, sal.eo.


A merited recognition of the talents and good
qualities of an estimabie young lady was made
by the Board of Education last Thursday eye-
ming, when they elected Miss Verde Seymour
to the position of assistant High School teacher
in our public schools, recently made vacant by
the resignation of Miss Belle Catlin Mis-
Seymour will prove N ost worthy successor to
Miss Catlin, and we think the Board is to be
commended for its admirable choice.
At the annual election held in Grace Church
March 30. for Wardens and Vestrymen, the fol-
lowing gentlemen were chosen: Mr. A. B. Fair
child. Senior Warden; Mr.. J. II. Jones, Junior
Warden; Messrs. Ezra Comstock, Fred Com
stock. Fl. D. Seymour. F. L Carnahan. D. C. Cool.
man. c. FL. Goldman. Geo Cook, Vestrymen; Mr.
F, L. Carnahan, Treasurer and Clerk,
This is the season of " brushing up" by the
renewal of color on residences and outbuildings
Billings & Taylors unrivalled Paints are the
best, as is attested by their increasing sales
Call on E. C. Beldng, who will you additional
coloring confrmatory of its superiority.
The sad intelligence was received this morn.
| ing of the death of Mrs. Eva Chapman, nee
Moore, at her home in Akron, last night. She
ID ulNlhCo ny IlcE uuSDduu ana TWO
the youngest a babe nine days old.
The 18TH anniversary of the marriage of Mr.
and Mrs. Fred. Myers, was the occasion of a
surprise party by Kent and Ravenna friends
nue., last evening.
Captain 1. F. Wilcox will start for Ohio to.
| morrow, with the remains of his wife. The
interment will be made at Streetsboro.
Sheriff Jones says that Chester M. Day, sen.
fenced to the pen from Nelson, is apparently
happy at Columbus and is looking well. He
is learning the tailoring trade
A. D. Knapp has about decided to carry or
his fathers interest in the late firm of e. & R
Knapp. Many large orders are being received
| at the works.
The Adelbert GIee and Banjo Club concert al
| the Opera House last night. was an excellent
entertainment and well patronized. The gros:
receipts were over $100.
Willard Wickwire was sentenced to sever
years of penal servitude in the Ohio peniten
| tiary by Judge Gilmer. Thursday morning
| His counsel, J. W. Holconb and J. Fl Nichols
Esqs,. interceded for the imposition of a shor
sentence. but the court thought that in view o
| the previous criminal record of Wickwire. tina
| he had already served one term in the Ohio PEI
and one in the penitentiary of an adjoining
State, besides having graduated almost direc
| from the Columbus institution into the worl
house. seven years was no more than he deserv
ed. The Sheriff had him on the way to Colum
bus within an hour after his sentence. NJ
motion for a new trial was made. and the bes
| Wickwire can do is to behave himself and Sc
cure the benefits of so doing. which will shorter
his sentence fourteen months.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-01
The DEMOCRATIC PRESS
WEDNESDAY, Apr. 1. 1891
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.

The Democrats of Ravenna will meet at the
Town Hall, at 7:3)o'clock. on
Friday Evening. April 3.
for the purpose of placing in nomination candi-
dates for the following Offices:
TowNsHIP-One Trustee for years; one for
oae year. TO fill vacancy; Treasurer, Assessor
and three Constables.
CORPORATION - Three Members of Council,
one NJ srshal, one Waterworks Trustee.
By order OF Township Com.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-01
EOR SALE. CHEAP-

IL Settees, ft. long.
with or without cushions. Suitable for yards
or porches er halls. Enquire of
Its REV. ANDREW WILSON.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-01

Are you about to paint? If SO, use Billings
Taylor's Paints. They are the best. E. c.
Beldlng has full stock of them, in every color
and tint for outside and interior work and finish
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1891-03-04
CONTESTED WILL.

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-There- was
. sensation in store for the after
noon ~, sion Of hearing in the con-
test Of the will Of the leather mer-
chant, Fayerweathsr who left . big
fortune to various colleges. Henry
Vaughan, while on the witness
stand said that he, Thomas G. Ritch
and Justin L. Bulkcly had joined
in an instrument relinqu:shing any
claim to the residusry estate. This
knocks the bottom out Of the main
purpose Of tho contest. Prior to
this by the consent Of the counsel
the will itself was admitted to pro-
bate. In view Of these concessions
and BY the will standing Invested Of
codicils, Ritch and Bulkely will re-
ceive residue in trust to divide
among the colleges and hospitals
mentioned in the will. The case
will, however, proceed.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1891-03-04
The True Crank.

The true charm Of the word crank is
the same as the true charm of the crank
himself, its adaptability to meanings
and uses exactly opposite to those usu-
ally associated with it. Crank is not
always infirm; crank is also brisk and
lively; a crank may be cranky in two
ways, as most persons who have deal
ings with the genus have easily noted.
Crankiness or crankness in any sense
Of either word is a useful quality to
hare on hand and on demand. The
true crank may be crazy headed
creature and a great bore to all his col
lateral acquaintance, or he may be a
light hearted and soulful soul who de-
lights all his responsible associates with
his irresponsible and amiable irrele.
vance. He is more typical of Boston
than the overworked bean; he is the
national flower Of highly conscien.
tious civilization. Boston Transcript.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1891-03-04
NASHVILLE BANNER.
Nashville Tenn.

THE NASHVILLE WEEKLY BAN.
NER is one Of the best newspapers
published. 1t gives the news with
the utmost impartiality, and does
not color it for partisan effect.
THE BANNER ia a bold, frank, inde-
pendent public journal, which en-
beavers always to advocate the
right and condemn the wrong. 1t
is the champion Of reform and the
stout defender Of principle, yet &C.
cording to others the liberty Of
view 1t claims for itself.
THE WEEKLY BANNER is an
eight page, fifty.six column paper,
containing all the news Of the " eek
with much editorial and miscellan .
eous reading. 1t is scrupuously
clean paper which can be admitted
readily to the home circle.
TERMS.
DAILY BANNER-l year $500; 6
months $3.50; 8 months, $l.3O;
month, so cents.
WEEKLY BANNER-1 year $1.OO;
6 months, 50 cents; 3 months %
cents.
The TINES and The Weekly Ban.
ner will be sent one year to any
address for $500; 6 months for 100;
8 months for so cents.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1891-03-04

STATE Senator Polk, who recent
ly made some remarks in the Senate
derogatory to the late General W.
7. Sherman, has received the follow
ing red hot letter from one of the
boys. The letter was mailed at
Boston, Mass.
BosroN, February 90.
Senator Polk, (By the grace and
mercy Of the country you tried to
Destroy Sir 1T the Associated
Press correctly quotes your speech
in the Tennessee legislature on the
Sherman eulogy resolution, permit
me to say that you are still a damn
ed traitor, that despised Of reptiles,
an unrepenting rebel; your mis-
guided, hot-headed, mistaken con-
stituents should have counted the
cost of war before firing on Sumpter
and learned, as they did, when it
was too late, that it was not . thirty
days picnic, but grim destruction,
devastation, death. The march Of
the grand old hero from Atlanta ia
the sea meant all these in their mos,
terrible form. General Sherman
memory will live in history and his
glorious achievements in defense o,
the old flag will shine as bright and
enduring as the sun that smiled OF
his march through Georgia, long af
ter the generals to come have beer
forgotten, to despise the memory o
such as you and your miserable de
tenders and apologists for q los
cause. These sentiments will ais
apply to Senators Morris and Rivers
All shame to the twenty who votet
for the substitute resolution. You
children's children will vindicat
the memory of the dead hero 20,
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1891-03-04

IT appears that the people Of
Mississippi are dissatisfied with the
work Of their recent constitutional
convent ton. The Jackson Clarion
Ledger offers prize of 500 in gold
to the citizen of the State who will
explain the constitution, and sug-
gests that it would be eminently
proper for the convention to be
called together again to make bon
fire of the work.