The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-06-29

Charles Rie, of Mantua Station, gave bail for
his appearance in Probate Court July 25, to an
swer to the charge of unlawfully selling liquor in
that prohibition town.
The following Republicans will represent their
party at the Congressional Convention in War
ren. tomorrow: j. c. Beatty. VIM. GrinneIl. A.
E. Seaton. D. M. Clewell. John Porter and 0. P.
Sperra. The alternates are John Meharg. H. L..
Beatty. S. F. Hanselman. E. W. Maxson. Chas.
Merits. A. S. Cole.
! Fifty additional cars of brick have been en-
gagged by Akron parties of the Ravenna Brick &
Tile Works. This company has handled S8 cars
ofmerchandise 80 of which were consignments
of brick. during June. Monday they finished
burning two kilns. 100000 brick.
| Dan Conner. Erie section foreman at this
place. had the wind pretty effectually knocked
out of him last Saturday by the fireman of
| train ~ carelessly throwing a piece of slate
coal from the tender, striking Conner in the
stomach. In addition to injuring his person it
broke his watch. While he twas not seriously
hurt, it was an unpleasant experience, to say
the least.
Last Sunday, Children's Day. in the Univer-
salist Church, was beautiful The house was
admirably decorated with living plants and
flowers, and the music by choir and children.
aided by Mrs, Mcleod, of Norwalk. was excel
lent. In the forenoon the house was full, and
the pastor gave an appropriate address, one
truly fitting the close of fifteen years of earnest
and successful work. In the evening very in
teresting exercises were conducted by the Y. P.
S. e. U, The Church was crowded to les fullest
capacity. and many could not find standing
room. The sin ging was very fine. two solos by
Mrs. Mcleod. were admirable. An essay by
Mrs. Wilson, recitations by members of the
Mission Band. and readings by Misses Ella
Pitkin and Bernice Acker. of Akron, were
highly satisfactory, The Universalist Church
originated Children's Day, and knows how to
make it grand success.
The old - A tlaptic House," on Cleveland Av-
enue. nearly opposite the Erie depot. was badly
damaged by fire at an early hour Tuesday
morning. The building was owned by Patrick
McMann. and was unoccupied. and as every.
thing was completely saturated by the heavy
rains only a few hours before the belief is quite
general that the fire was caused by an incendi-
ary. The Fire department did good work in
saving what was left of the building when they
arrived 1t was insure for $1,5OO through NJ
Kings agency.
Messrs. John P. Jones and George P. Ticknor.
having sold so of the Sieberling mowers and
binders to Portage County farmers it was deci-
ded by the Company to make an exhibit at the
time of the delivery. last Saturday. Accordingly
the general agent came over from Akron and
secured the services of the Ravenna City Band
and made arrangements for an exhibit of the
machines in procession. to be preceded by din
ner at the Miller and Walter Houses. all of which
was successfully carried out. 1t was an imposing
sight. and advertised we'll not only the machines
but the enterprise of the Sieberling Company.
Last week Monday was day on which Treas
urer Evans fairly earned the distinction of an
expert in making tax receipts and handling
funds. Last year the highest record up to that
date was one day by the present official, who
issued 585 receipts but this year he surpassed his
own record. and filled out 610 receipts-the lar
gest number ever issued in one day by any Treas
urer in the history of the County.
Chan Ying. our worthy Chinese laundryman,
will again exemplify his appreciation of the
American 4th of July by lighting another one of
the famous Mandarin Firecrackers, which he
recently brought over with him from Canton.
| China. Ths Mandarin - is composed of 10000
crackers. for which he paid $25. 90 in Canton. It
is about twice as extensive as the one fred by
| him two years ago in front of the court house.
Every body should come to Ravenna the night of
July 4th. and witness this grand sight. which is
| a whole celebration in itself.
An examination of the returns made by the
| tax assessor of Franklin township, shows that
he entered up charges for his services for every
day. except Sundays. between April 18th to June
29th. notwithstanding that he finished his labors
and brought in his books May 10th. That beats
the Kent real estate assessor who put in a claim
for thinking during 26 days before his services
| commenced.
As train IL rolled in on the Erie, Tuesday
morning. tough looking journeyman Paddy"
made quick movement to jump off from one OF
the vestibuled cars. but he could do so. the
| iron hand of Conductor Charles Randall closed
down on him. and after very limited expert
| ence with the man of muscle. Mr.. Paddy handed
out 20 cents. his fare from Kent. Hibernian
vengeance is in store for Randall. How that
Irishman swore!