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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-05-18
THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS.
DEMOCRATIC
State Convention!
HEADQUARTERS DEMOCRATIC
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
COLUMBUS. O.. April 81. 1892.


By Order of the Democratic State CentraaCom-
mittee.
The Democrats of Ohio are requested to meet
in Delegate Convention in the city of Columbus
on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 14th and 18th
1S:2, to place in domination candidates for the
One Secretary of State; Two Judges Supreme
Court; One Clerk of Supreme Court; One Men,
ber OF Board of Public Works, and two Presi-
dental Electors to represent the State at large
on the National Democratic TICKET.
The convention will also choose four delegates
and four alternate delegates to represent the
State at large at the National Democratic Con-
vention to be held at Chicago. Ill, on june 81
and ~. 1892.
vention is one delegate Tor each 5C0 or fraction
of over $50 votes cast for Hon. ames E. Camp
bell for Governor in 1889.
All delegates to the State Convention shall be
individually selected in the several counties of
the State before coming to the said convention,
as mass delegates will not be recognized.
Portage County is entitled to 6 delegates.
The State Comm ittee adopted the following
resolutions, which shall be followed in the CALI
ing of Congressional District Conventions:
RESOLVED. That the Congressional Commit
teeman. and where there is no Congressional
Committee, then the Democratic County Conn
mittee, selected from each county of the Con-
gressional Districi, as existing in the Fifty
second Congress, be, and are hereby advised to
act as the temporary Congressional Committee
from said county, in the new districts, in which
such county may be included under the act OF
Legislature passed In 1897.
RESOLVED, That the congressional Commit
teeman from the most fopulous county in said
new district shall be advised to act as Charm an
of said Congressional Committee. with power
% call meeting of said committee for the pur-
pose of selecting the time and place of holding
Its Convention and fixing the aprortionment Of
delegates thereto, and such other business as
such convention may determine upon.
Democratic State Central Committee
c. f. LantiS. Secretary,
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Ohio Archaeology and History i'm
the Columbian ExDOsitiOn.

This important part of Ohio exhibit has been
placed by the Worlds Fair Managers for this
State, in care of tho State Archaeological and
Historical Society. The exhibit will be made in
two general divisions, each divided into such
sections as are necessary. In Archaeology the
exhibit will be in two general sections. with such
subdivisions as will best show this department.
First, tn ere will be section devoted to the lice
Period. and Mans relation thereto.' under
charge of Prof. George F. Wright. the distin-
guished geologist. of Oberlin. This section will
show, by a model. Ohio as though covered by an
ice sheet from ten to five hundred feet thick.
Also models and plans showing man and animal
lfe plant life ETC., boulders and boulder erosion.
and the action of ice on the rocks, The whole
will be picture, as it were. of Ohio when the
country looked much as Greenland or tho Polar
regions do today.
Another and larger section will exhibit the
native races-the ethnology of Ohio. This COM
prises the M ound Builders and indians. models
of their work. maps showing tribal boundaries.
village and town sites. trails. battlefelds etc..
will be made; utensils found in mounds and on
the surface. implements of bone. stone, copper,
clay, etc., will be arranged in cases. exhibiting
the life of the aboriginal inhabitants of Ohio.
This section will be arranged and in charge of
A. A. Graham, Esq, Secretary of the Society.
and NJ. c. Read. of Hudson. Charts and plans,
of which the State Society now owns a large
number. will be arranged. showing every variety
of earthworks. while large and small models of
the principal varieties will be made.
In the TWO foregoing sections the exhibit will
be augmented by Prof. Putnam's work in Ohio.
80 that here will be seen the most complete and
typical representation yet made of 0hio's ache-
ology.
Another section will be devoted to the " His
toricaI PERIOD" arranged by and under charge
of Mr.. Graham. An exhibition will be made
beginning with the exploration of this part of
America by French traders and missionaries,
on down through the occupation of and settle
ment by Americans. to the present time. Mod
els, maps, charts. paintings articles ETC.. will be
extensively used. the whole being view of the
progress made since LaSalle foated down the
Ohio River in 1eJ9-the first white man to see
any part of Ohio's domain-until the present.
The active cooperation will be enlisted of the
Pioneer and Historical Societies in all parts of
the State, as well as that of individuals, who
furnish anything to aid in the work. Ohio's
prominent place geographically and historical
ly) demands an exhibit commensurate with her
place in the Nation. An united effort ON the
part uf her people will reach the desired result.
The Secretary of the State Society will be glad
to hear from all those who have articles that will
be needed in these departments. Address A. A.
GRAHAM. ESQ.,. Secretary Ohio Arch and Hist.
Society. Columbus. Ohio.
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ATWATER.

MAY 16.-On the afternoon of the 10th inst !,
j. H. Green and i. X. Siddall were passin &
through a pasture field belonging to G. W.
Weldy, when they were attacked by a cross
mare that was pasturing in the field. She at
tack ed Mr., Siddall first, and Mr.. Green drove
her from him. she then turned on Mr.. Green and
kicked him on the knees, and brought him
down. The vicious animal then tried to jump on
him and stamp him with her fore feet but she
finally left of and he got up and walked home.
over mile. He is not as we'll today as the day
after he was hurt and it will be long time be-
fore he is well again.
Henry Lewis is in town visiting some of his
old acquaintance. About thirty fl We years ago
he lived in Limaville, where he taught school.
Some time after he moved to Alliance and be-
came book agent for many places. He now
lives with his son, DR.. Joshua Lewis. in Cleve-
land.
George Green, in the southwest part of town,
is quite low with paralysis, and will not live
many days.
A division OF the real estate of John Hines is
in contemplation, SO that the part belonging to
some minor heirs may be protected.
A railroad running in an east and westerly
course is sure to go through Atwater before
many years pass away.
VIC. Myers has gone with his family, to
Mingo Jun ction. where he is employed as Sta
tion A gent. he having made himself acquainted
" ith railroad business at Atwater Station with
Mr.. Arthurs and S, w. TowI send,
A few years ago Hobart Turner was Station
Agent. Express Agent and Telegraph Operator
at this place. Lots of money came into his
hands.
Mrs. Emeline Coe. from Kent, was at Church
yesterday and is visiting friends in the place of
her early home. Few people of her age are
lett. and Trey are getting fewer every year at a
rapid rate.
Richard Baldwin put one long. heavy bent
the whole length of the side. end, of his barn.
Hands we're invited to raise it last Saturday
afternoon, but it rained SO it was given up till
Monday sftcl noon. On racking the bent SO as
to get the purlin plate in its place. the plate
turned and one end fell down. striking Sylvanus
Unger on the back and shoulders. Henry
Butler was hit by the same plate. but was not
thought to be hurt very badly. Mr.. Unger was
taken home after the accident, but the other
hands stayed, and the new part of the building
was put to It's place. W,
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Court of Common Pleas.

James Norton, EXT. VS. L. G. Mills ct al. Con
frmation of sale. Deed ordered.
George Strickland. Ext. VS. the Treasurer o.
Portage Co. Petition dismissed.
John Porter VS. C. R. Doolittle. Verdict Of
$46.76 for plaintiff.
j. L. Banker VS. C. C. Gardner. Dismissed by
plaintiff without prejudice
The w. H. Peck Co. VS. D. Lindsey Co. Yer
dict for plaintiff,
Jacob Matti vs. Flora Brockott ct al. Decree
See Journal.
Flora Brockett VS. Lucius Brocket ct al. De-
cree for defendants. Pl'f gives notice of appeal
Sarah Glass VS. Haiden Glass. Divorce. Con-
tinued to September term.
BE-. Payne VS. Belle Payne. Decree for divorce:
CRIMINAL DOCKET.
Ohio vs. Herbert Wilson. Found guilty OF bur-
glary.
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INFANTS SLIPS AND
ICHILDREN'S WHITE DRESSES

That offer at loss, to close, do not wish to
continue this lne--We will show samples of all the
above lines of goods tables in middle of store.
all marked in Red Figures with the original tickets still
the goods) showing to patrons the REGULAR val
and the marked price.
We would suggest to our customers to make early
selections the assortment and sizes of various lines
will naturally be broken, less, this sale pro-
crosses, and will not duplicate goods
prices only at REGULAR values.
Remember, this sale at these discount prices will
continue only during THIS month of May.
We showing many things in all departments
the advances-notaby, beautiful styles in
Black Broc0ded French SGti71es in qualities
at 25c.-Lovely styles of "Zde0le071 Ch0IIies," fac
simiIe styles and colorngs of French Wool Goods at
15c per yard. (By the way we have these goods
advertised in Cleveland " GREAT BARGAINS " (D at
20 cents
Our lines of all kinds and styles of Se0so71GbIe
Dress Goods is still most attractive and doing
large business in this department-If you want any
thing in Dry Goods surely interest you.
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Miss Marion Held. "a reigning belle of Atwater,
aged 19 years. and James Russell. of Buffalo. N.
Y, eloped to Ravenna last Friday, procured a
marriage certificate. and were shortly afterward
united in the marriage bonds. 1t is said that the
parents of the young lady strenuously objected
to the match, and sent her away to a convent to
break it up. The young man left the neighbor-
hood. and the old people. thinking the infatua-
ton matter of past history. brought their
daughter home. But the young man was made
acquainted with all thcse movements. and Fri
day the couple met by Encouragement at Ra-
VIENNA. They went from here to Buffalo. where
Russell is in business.
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CircHIL COnrt.

John Church Co. VS. A. Bayne Smith. Judg-
ment of Common Pleas Court affirmed.
John Church Co. VS. Florence Kelso, Judg-
ment of lower Court affirmed.
II. 0. Reed. admir-, VS. Lewis B. Chapman ct al.
Judgment for plaintiff for $500 if not paid within
80 days, Administrator to sell real estate, the
title of which was involved,
VIM. Il. Ward VS. Nellie B. Ward. Settled.
johnson & Root VS. Henry Il. King ct al. Judg-
ment of lower Court reversed in favor of plain
tiff in error,
Second National Bank of RaVenna. o.. VS. Ii.
B. Dickinson. Trustee. Judgment of Common
Pleas Court affirmed.
Rosina Geisteweite VS. C. j. Chaffee. Judg-
ment reversed.
The Total Abstinence Life Association of
America VS. Emma O'Hara. Affirmed.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-05-18

An old physician. retired from practice, hav-
ing had placed in his hands by an East India
missionary the formula of simple vegetable
remedy tor the speedy and permanent cure of
all throat and Lung Affections, also positive
and radical cure for Nervous Debility and all
Nervous Complaints, after having tested its
wonderful curative powers in thousands OF cas-
es, has felt it his duty to make it known to his
suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive and
a desire to relieve human suffering, will send
free of charge, to all who desire it, this recipe in
German, French or English, with full directions
for preparing and using. Sent by mall by ad-
dressing with stamp. naming this paper, W. A.
MOVES, $50 PoaOers' Block. Rochester. N. Y (1175
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-05-18
Democratic District COnVen-
tiOn,

The Democrats of the 10Th Congressional Dis
trict of Ohio. will meet in delegate Convention
at City Hall, Warren o., on Saturday, June II,
at p. M. for the purpose of placing in nomi
nation two Delegates and two Alternates to the
National Democratic Convention, to be held at
Chicago June 2lst. 1892. Also, to place in pom-
ination one Elector for said District. Candi-
date for Congress, and to select member ofthe
State Central Committee.
The basis of representation to said District
Convention will be one delegate for each 500
votes cast for Hon. James E. Campbell for Gov
ernor, in 1891. and one deleg ate for every frac-
tion of $50 votes cast for the same. The repre-
sentation of the several Counties in the District
in said Convention will be as follows: Ashta-
bula 8; Trumbuli 10; Geauga 2; Portage g.;
Summit17.
BY order of the Committee.
W, It. SAWYER, Summit Co.
b. PALM Trumbull.
M. w. PHELPS, Portage.
f C. MOORE, Ashtabula,
II. p. DENTON. Geauga.
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Drunk enneSS. or the Liquor Habit
Positively Cured by admIniStcr-
ing DIR, HaineS9 Golden SDecific

1t is manufactured as powder, which can be
given in glass of beer, a cup OF coffee or tea
or in food without the knowledge of the patient
1t is absolutely harmless, and will effect a per-
manent and speedy cure, whether the pa tient is
moderate drinker or an alcoholic wreck. 1t
has been given in tn ousands of cases, and in
every instance perfect cure has followed. 1t
never fails. The system once impregnated with
the Specific. 1t becomes an utter impossibility
for the liquor appetite to exist Cures guaran-
teed. 4S page book of particulars free. Address
GOLDEN SPECIFIC CO., 1s5 Race St.
1205-y. Cincinn att. 0.
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Adjourned at call of Secretary,
LAFAYETTE SMITH SCc
The Family of American WarbIers,

GSytUicOtidae.)
This group, or family of birds is specially
characteristic of North America; all the genera
and the great majority of the species occurring
within our limits in summer, though most of
them winter in the West Indies. Mexico and
Central America, Dendoeca, the largest and
most beautiful genus. is particularly character
istic of the Eastern United States. There are
over fifty distinct species, but few of them rank
high as songsters. though they all have pleas
ing notes in springtime, They are small birds,
few of them average over five inches long, Only
few of them nest with us in Ohio. You who
are fond Of the study of the earths beautiful
creatures may at this season of the year spend
little time pleasantly with them. A few days
ago friend of mine brought me beautiful
specimen of the Black and White Creeper. alive.
The little fellow had probably wearied after
long journey and permitted himselfto be taken
in the hand. They are never wild, like many
other birds. put the little beauty in cage
over night, and in the mo rning allowed him to
take his departure fron my hand. l saw him
for few minutes foraging for his breakfast on
the upper braCches of the trees, and presume
that by this time he has joined his mate in some
other cline. and there will be joy in the little
household. l shall see him no more but the
world will be the better for his presence wher-
ever he goes. Z. z,
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man who had the honor of being Vice-President
upon the only two Democratic tickets elected
since 1856. is in Washington.
Langston, the negro ex Congressman who had
divided with Malone the control of Virginia's
Federal patronage. has been notified that his
action in opposing instruction for Harrison has
shut him out. and that he will get no more ia
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-05-18

Carpets, am
Curtains, sgS
Upholsterings. N1
GENTLE SPRING"

minus ethereal mdnes" has Come and with
gentle housewife sounding the preparatory of purchase
and renovation incident house cleaning In the various changes
and purchases necessary complete the aacveness
home attention preneny given to the condition
Carpetif and faded, give place of bright
cheerful pattern In this particular outfit ladies' of
you. We need hardly remind there happy
between snowy and deceptive shoddy and the
durable fabrics desirable combine beauty and durability
all house furnishings especially in the purchase of Carpet
they have not the wearing qualities moderate outlay will
We have added largely stock making complete and
attractive We know the best makes and buy them You hardly
Of maintaining standing the leading
Carpet and Upholstery house in this section.
have
familiar with of conducting business
have reason to believe it has been mutually pleasant
Our Curtain Department contains all the latest patterns
thing of beauty joy forever See Squares.
Rugs China and Japanese Matng Blabons lnoleums and
Oil Cloths
- T. SSE&6TH.
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Clocks.

w chave just received the finest stock of
Clocks ever shown in the County. and would
call your especial attention TO large line of
Cathedral Clocks. which we purchased at aston
ishirgly low p ices. of which we propose to give
our customers the full benefit, sell them at cor
Iespondingly low prices. The cost of a good
Cathedral cock bought of us. is only tr'fie. if
any more than an ordinary time piece.
L.. J. GODDARD.
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LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS remaining in
the Post Office at Ravenna, o., May 1s, 1892
for period of IA days or more:
Mrs. James Bell, N. N. Converse. A. Cohen,
Z. W. Gillette. Mrs. Alice Kelley. VIM. L. Nor
ris. Mary OsfaI. Peck & Bro. W, A. Sapp.
JC BEATTY, P M,
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Portage Co. Agricultural Society.
At the meeting of the Directors ofthe Portage
County A agricultural Society, held in the Com
missioners room May 14th. the reports of the
several committees to revise the Premium List
in the several departments were submitted to
| the Board and adopted.
In the Isl and 2nd Departments there were no
changes. In the Srd, Grade Sheep were divided
into two classes, coarse woods to compete in one
class and fine woods in another. In exhibition
of Lambs in different classes of Sheep, the limit
of age was extended to eneyear and under.
In 4th Department, in exhibition of sows and
pigs, pigs not to be over two months old and
not less than six in number.
In 9th Department exhibitors must classify
thr stock. The Society offers special premium
of $40 for the largest and best display of any
one variety-cleanliness of ccops and all thing
considered in the award. The above premium
to be divided into 1st and 2nd, Sc and "a respect
lively.
The Premium List as revised by Mrs, Risdon.
in Glasses z and 81. was adopted, and Mrs. Ris-
don, the President and Secretary are to arrange
the amount of premium in this department as
they think proper. The balance of the Premi-
um List as revised by the President was adopted
All Allmembefship and complimentary tickets
are to be printed with coupons for each day.
Mr. q. Hewins. of GarretSsville, was select
ed as Marshall, and Carlos Shook. of Randolph
as Assistant. and M. L Robinson, of Kent, for
Chief OF Police.
The resident. Secretary and Mr.. Bergin were
selected as a committee to purchase the Park
Association stock and see if the title to the
Grounds can be transferred from the Park
Association to the Portage Co. a gricultural
Society.
Adjourned at call of Secretary,
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Musical Instruments.

We can save you from Is to so per cent on
Violin, Guitar, Banjo, or anything we carry in
this line. We are having inc trade, especial
ly in violins. Call and see us. We carry no
snide goods. l.. J. GODDARD.
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THE H. NJ. BRAINERD Co., of Cleveland, o.
desire to state that they have placed the agency
for the celebrated j. & C. Fischer Pianos with
Mr.. T. F. Thompson, at Ravenna, o. Anyone
wishing strictly first class.piano will do well
to consult Mr.. Thompson before purchasing
THE II. NJ. BRAINERD Co
Milburn and Studebaker Wagons also, cheap.
er ones at T. F, THoMPsoN'S,
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Repairing,

We are prepared to do all kinds of repairing,
Especial attention given TO repairing fine
watches. l.. j. GODDARD.
R. M. Haseltine. Chief Inspector of Mines.
assumes the responsibility of making Ohio's
Mineral Exhibit at the Worlds Fair. Mr.. Has
eltine has the matter under advisement for some
time, and formally accepted the undertaking at
the hands of the Board on Saturday. 18th inst.
He is now considering the plan of making the
exhibit and the amount of space required. The
great variety of natures treasures deposited in
the State, and to give each creditable showing is
quite an undertaking.
Mr.. Haseltine would be glad if those engaged
in the production of minerals throughout the
State would correspond with him in regard to
the size and character of the samples they desire
to furnish.
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Marriage Licenses.

Fitzpatrick H. Heffron and Harriet k. Wells
Franklin.
Adam May and Clara Helmling, Suffield.
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/ am receiving inquiries daily . know where
he is to be kept this season, as he has prod uced
as many good colts as any horse in Portage Co.
He will be at my residencc except. during the
months of May and June. on Tuesdays he will
be at the Mo~adore Hotel barn. Those wishing
pedigrees will call or write for same.
TERMs-To Insg e, $40. To be paid as soon as
the mare is known to be with foal. Persons
failing to attend regular, or parting with mares
before they are known TO be with foal forfeit
the insurance. will not be responsible for ac-
cidents.
S.N DREWS.
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ETIUdy8 Ndy AVS AOO@'
The personal property of said deceased. con-
sisting of Stoves. beds and bedding, chairs.
tables, carpets. and all other household fnrni-
ture: crockery, knives and forks, and cooking
utensils; a lot of wearing apparel. including
shawls. dresses. &C., and other articles too nu'
merous to mention.
Sale to commence at II 80 sharp.
TERMS ALI sums under SIS cash; over that
mount a credit OF six months will be given on
notes with two good sureties, without interest
if paid when due, if not then paid. interest from
day of sale, at per cent.
JULIUS CADY, Administrator.
p II, BEAN, Auc'r.
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

Estate of Richard Hunt. deceased.
"HE undersigned has been appointed and
i qualified as Administrator of the estate of
Richard Hunt late of Nelson. Portage County.
Ohio. deceased,
Dated this 10sh day OF May, A d. 1892.
II. S. JOHNSON.
Attest; c. D. INGELL. Probate Judge. 1883
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
FRIDAY. MAY 20. 1892,

AS Administrator of the estate of Dotia Cady.
deceased will sell at public auction. at her
late residence. in the south part of Ravenna
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Assi~nee,s Notice.

The undersigned has been duly appointed and
qualified as Assignee in trust for the benefit of
debted to said assignor will make Immediate
payment. and creditors will present their
claims, duly authenticated. to the undersigned
for allowance. L. H. PHELPS,
1882 3t. Assignee