The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-22
SHALERSVuLE.

The Alliance held quite an enthusiastic meet
ing Saturday evening. A few of the Mantua
brethren were present and enlivened the occa-
sion with very appropriate and interesting re-
marks. F. r. Colt and A. s. Beecher were elect
ed as delegates to tn Warren Convention. which |.
meets Thursday. The next regular meeting will !
be Maya.
Mrs. G. W. Dickinson, whose sickness we have |
so often mentioned of late. died on Friday eve
ming last. after long and distressing illness
Her funeral was held at the Disciple Church. on
Sabbath Day. at p. m. and was attended by a
large number of sorrowing relatives and friends.
She was twice married. her first husband, MIR.
Derthick, died some years ago. A daughter now
grown to womanhood, was the fruit ofthat union
She is now left to mourn the loss of her dearest
earthly friend, and to feel the loss of mothers
| loving care. wise counsel and endearing compan-
ionship. The deceased was united in marriage
with the surviving and sorrowing husband, Aug.
S0th. 1890. by Rev. E. G. Laughlin. of Ravenna.
who pronounced an able and comforting dis
course at the funeral. The husband ard daugh-
ter have the sympathy of the entire community
in their afiiction. The burial tcok place at Bed
ford Monday.
Miss Eta Albright has been seriously i'll for
several days. but is able to be out.
Mrs. N. Noble has been quite sick.
Mrs. Albert Hinman has so far recovered from
her recent illness as to once more attend to her
household affairs.
Miss Welthia Tuttle. of Freedom, has been the
guest of her aunt. Mrs. Mary Hudson. during
the past few days.
Miss Sarah Marvin began her spring term of
school Monday.
The Center School, P B. Tomson, teacher, will
observe Arbor Day. on Saturday of this week, by
appropriate literary and musical exercises and
the O1aDtinp of w Eyercisas will
mence at l o'clock p. m. to which all parents and
friends of the scholars most cordially request
ed to be present. 1t was thought best to have
the exercises on that day instead of Friday
)Arbor Day. to give the pupils of other schools
an opportunity to attend.
The next Township Rhetorical Contest will be
held at the Town Hall. on Friday evening, May
Sth. Those who are to speak are requested to
l make note of this and govern themselves ac-
cordingly. 1t is hoped the public may show
their appreciation of the efforts of the committee
by turning out in full force that evening.
Mr., and Mrs. E. W. Mnard and Herbert Min
l ard of Akron. passed the Sabbath with theil
parents here.
j. There is some talk of select company putting
!. on play for the benefit of very worthy loca
enterprise. Don't faint. dear friends. it is only
talk as yet. but we want to let you down easy
4 Hiie your dogs! The assessor is on the war
path.
VIM. J. Weaver is confined to his house b!
sickness.
# Mrs. J. L. Cooley is improving.
r Miss Clara Amick is not yet well enough to re
sumo her duties as teacher in District No. 3.
: Board OF Education met Monday. F. R
g Colt was elected chairman. District No. wa
allowed SIS for painting the house and repairing
fence. No. was allowed additional S25 TO
woodhouse. No. 7 was allowed 5000 for the pur
. chase of z of an acre of land for schoolhous
N site moving house on same and shingling. No.
was allowed SIS for repairing schoolhouse floor
, p$240 was apportioned a yearly tuition fund il
= = No. l. and 1925 for same in each of the othe
- | eight districts, A levy of four mills made
- The Board decided that some visiting of tn
schools should be done. so the school mains mus
" put on their prettiest smiles and patiently awai
. the carrying out of this startling announcement
They also decided to have the truants looked afte
l. more thoroughly. This matter has been sadl
neglected of late. through whose fault we kno'
l. l. not and this is step in the right direction.
IL PHGBE.