The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-04-06

Notwithstanding the hopes of our citizens. and
the general belief that Quaker Mills would not
be closed at the present, the Trust has sealed
the doom of this important industry, and oat-
meal will in all probability never again be man
utactured in Ravenna, at least not in the life of
this greedy Trust.
Last Thursday ], II. Andrews came over from
Akron and informed the employees of the fact,
at the same time offering to give the most of
them work in Akron. He states that possibly
the mill might be started for month or two in
the Fall, to help out the Autumn trade, but that
is mere conjecture.
Those who were not given immediate en-
ployment will, we understand, receive 80 days
pay in advance until a situation is furnished
them. 1t is further stated, although we cannot
vouch for its truthfuIness that the Crowells and
Mr.. Andrews strongly opposed the closing ot
the Quaker plant, but were outvoted by their
Trust associates.
While VIC regret very much the necessity o
chronicling this decision of the cereal monopo
lists, we are not surprised at the fact of shu
? down. But we did not look for it quite so soon
and indeed were assured, as our readers vii
recollect, by Messrs. Crowell and Andrews, tina
whatever form the consolidation took, Quake
Mills will always be operated in Ravenna.
But it seems these gentlemen were either griev
ously mistaken or were merely talking for effec
One thing is certain: This is another in
stance in the long chapter of permanent shu
s downs that have resulted directly from the ope
v ration of the called protective legislation
the Republican party, which, under its late!
form of legalized robbery, known as the Mc
kinley bill, largely increased the duty on OF
II meal. This Trust is a creature of that infam!
and in common with all others of the same or
,e gin (and they all come from the same source
should prove the destruction of the Republica
y party, whose leaders are composed of robbie
tariff barons, who stop at nothing to oppre
Ie the lahorers and consumers, to enrich their ow
unrighteous Golfers.
ne 1t will be remembered that Gov. Campbell, :,
ed his speech here last Fall, called attention to tn
~ truth, and predicted the early closing down
the Ravenna plant, saying that of course
would continue in operation until after election
I'd but that as soon as the Trust could arrang
matters to their satisfaction, it would be sh,
c. down. How many who laughed at him the
will do so now?
,e Tuesdays election called out light vote, an
as the lead pencil was used freely. but with the
es ception of J. E. Sharp. the scratch - was all
favor of the Republicans. Mr.. Sharp. howeve
ST, was elected by the handsome majority of 81.
or made no effort. whatever. either at the caucus
20 at the polls and was much surprised on learnir
A.. of his election.
Ills The following is the vote:
,ss TOWNSHIP.
ed Trustee-C. NJ. Stilson. R.. 359; J. E. Shar
D.. $50.
Clerk-H. L. Beatty. R.. 464; C. Fl. Laube
D., S46.
Assessor-R. Root. B.. 4S1; VIM. II. Smith. ]
1872.
ne CORPORATION
Mayor-A. S. Cole. R.. 43S; Arthur D. Knap
od D.. 267.
"a Clerk-H. L. Beatty R.. 423; Chas. H. Laub,
wv D., 2S1.
Treasurer-W 7. Grundel. R d. 4s4: c. A.Mye
D, 279.
Street Commissioner-W. c. Sprague, R., Al
ing John P. Jones, D. 2S9
ad oealef Oh melgnts and Measures. c.
Water Works Trustee-W. II. Linton, No
position.
Members of Council-H. L. Miller, R.. 421:
yer, N. Rumbaugh. R , 425: 7. F. Thompson, R., 4
ed, F. c. Park. D., 2S1; NJ. H. Carter. D., 277: C.
Waller. D.. 284.
Board of Educational. M. Clewell and W
81 zor Holcomb were chosen without opposition.