The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-01-21
THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS
nAvENNA. WEDNESDAY. Jan.a1. 1891

There will be SO Thursdays in 1891.
The peach crop prophet will soon loom up in
the distance.
H. L Scarf will put new roof on the jail.
The last lesson of the term of Dancing School
will be given this evening.
Birdsail Olin have put up an elegant now
sign oyer their grocery store.
Trains II and 1a will be re- instated on the P.
s. W, February 1st
Game Warden Kelso has appointed Eli Heck
man Deputy at Twin Lakes.
Ed. Bush and wife. of wellin gton, were here
over Sunday.
The mains have been tapped for the water
subply of the Shoe factory.
Grant Weigand spent Sunday with Akron
friends.
W. II. Hillger, of Atwater, was tried and ac-
quilted Monday on a charge of selling diseased
| meat.
The ladies Of the Pythian Sisterhood have
changed the date of their Social to Saturday
evening, Jan. 24th.
The shortest day in the year is when your
wife takes you by the ear demands ten dollars
and you haven't got it.
| George Hartle and George Barr were fined So
and costs by Mayor Hole omb. Monday morning
Costly intoxication.
William Severance. of Kansas is visiting his
brother George and 9th r relatives and friends
in this section.
Miss Edith Linton gives euchre party to her
lady friends from 10 7 this afternoon.
Miss Beckley entertained the Young Ladies
Whist Club at her home, yesterday afternoon.
A Gentlemens Whist Party was held at Judge
Robnson's last night, in honor of his 47th
birthday.
Mrs. A. B. Fairchild entertained her friends
at tea party, last evening. at her home on East
Main street.
Lent commences February nth, and contin-
ues to March 2oth, Easter Sunday.
Great interest is being manifested in all parts
of the county in regard to the Rhetorical Con-
test to be held at Reeds Opera House, Jan, 81,
1891. Both classes are more than full. and the
event promises to be grand success.
volney shrader and seven other Diamond
glass blowers left for Hartford. Ind , last week,
via Erie line.
The remains of Mrs. II. F. McCarty were
brought to Ravenna for interment last week,
She died in Thomasville. N. c., and was for
mer resident of Ravenna.
The days are lengtheniug On the last day
this month the sun will rise at Til O'Clock a.
m. and sets at 5 :1G O'Clock p.m
The Ravenna Fire Department are making ar
rangements for a grand ball. at ths Rink. on
Wednesday evening. February 11th.
Peter Richards, driver of Ravsnna's Fire team
has invented machine for ringing fire alarm.
a rough model of which can be seen at the shop
of John Helt. 1t is very simple contrivance,
but it works like a CHARM
Wesley Plnmmer died at his home in Edin-
burg, Saturday noon. The funeral will be held
tomorrow at IL a. m at the house. and IL m.
from the church.
J.W. Jordon, senior member of the Jordon &
Goodrich firm, arrived from the East. Saturday
evening. He leaves again tomorrow. bnt will
soon return with his family.
William Laubert, of Tinin. o was the guest
of his brother. Charles H. Laubert, over Sun
day. Monday the two brothers went to Ran
dolph TO attend the funeral of their gran d.
mother, Mrs. Laubert.
number of the X P. boys. including about
fifteen Of the Buckeye Division U. r. K p,
weat over to Kent. Friday night, to attend a
dance and sociable given by Achilles Lodge,
The Buckeye boys gave drill, which was much
admired. The Oriental Degree was conferred
on eight candidates by the Ravenna team.
Arrangements are completed for a repetition of
the G. A. R. Dance. so much enjoyed by all who
attended. It will be held at the Rink. Friday
evening. February Goth. Bostons' orchestra will
again furnish music. and the W. R. Z. the supper.
The floor will be canvased on this occasion. Ad-
mission, Is cts. per couple supper 25 cts each.
The ladies of the Ravenna Art School met at
their rooms Thursday last and organized class
for practice. All interested cordially invited
! to be present on Thursday afternoon of this
| week.
sixty horse power engine from the celebrated
Buckeye works. at Salem. has been ordered for
the Shoe Factory. The same company will fur
nish the boiler, which is to be of ninety horse
| power capacity.
| Mrs. James Doonan died at her home in this
city, on West Rowery street, after long and
distressing illness. She is survived by her
husband and six young children The funeral
was held Sunday afternoon from the house, Rev
James A. Brown officiating.
A. Reed, William Grinnell, c. H. Brad
shaw. L. G. Hallock ard J. 3 Finch are the
directors of the Ravenna Brick and Tile Manu-
featuring Co Tho following officers have beer
chosen: C. A. Reed. Pres; VIM Grinnell, Sec
and Treas; c H. Bradshaw. Sup't,
The wild animal which created much ex,
citement last year in the vicinity of Newtor
Falls and Lordstown, or one answering the samt
description, is reported to have been in Roots
town this year, his tracks having been seen nea
Muzzy Lake, and followed some distance south
It is supposed to be lynx. but where it cam
from is a question no one pretends to answer.
Eugene Clements confessed to breaking in
door at the residence of Thomas jenkins. Mon
day. and thereby caused the release of Arthu
Hopkins and Tug Wilson. who were ARRESTED
for the offense. Mayor Holcomb fined him
and costs, the whole amounting to $3.50 H
now sleeps in the Jail ruins.
On account of Meeting of Farmers Alliance tn
Erie Ry, will sell Excursion Tickets to Gallon
Jan. is to "a. at 1886 for round trip. Good 70
return until January 26, inclusive.
That there is profit in raising good stock,
shown by the sale last week of N. E. King
entire herd of Ayershires to R. S. Jamison, a
extensive breeder and dealer of G1eensburg, Pa
The COWS brought SIoo each. the yearlings S.
each, and the calves $40 each.
Plotting Her Ruin - is a serial from the pc
of Ravennas author and story writer, M. JUST
Adams, which was commenced in Monday
| Plain Dealer, to run through its evening editio
for one month. In its editorial mention, th
PLAN Dealer speaks in very complimentar
terms of Mr. Adams as an author, and says
the story, "It is wholesome one, and we
worth reading.
Gospel meetings in the Methodist Churc
} have been well attended, and full of interes
; They will be continued next week, and song
: sermons, Scripture readings and services OF
S varied kind will give pleasure and profit, insr
ration, instruction, and opportunities of usefu
ness. The church is moving forward with ur
= ted and progressive strength. Everybody VT
come to all the services.