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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-09-21
Quarantine Rules,

Among the rules adopted by the Stale Board
of Health, Sept. 16. are the following:
1t shall be unlawful :or any railroad or other
transportation company. or any common car
r;er to introduce into the State of Ohio any
person suffering from Asiatic cholera. or any
baggage, freight or other article infected there
with.
On and after September 1s, and until further
notice. no immigrant will be permitted to enter
the State of Ohio unless he she is provided
with certificate from the national authorities
or from the health authorities of the port of
entry for such immigrant. setting forth that he
or she is free from danger of carrying cholera.
and that his or her baggage lhas been properly
disinfected.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-09-21
CARPE: rs
1t
ABSOLLJT
CO ST.

We find we have much too large q
stock of Carpets to carry over. In or
der to reduce it, we have decided to
make a horizontal reduction that
will move them at once.
We are not prone to indulgence in
sensational head lines or extravagant
boasting, but = at this time and place"
positively assert that we shall place
lower prices on Carpets than they were
ever before sold for in Portage County
"a bona fide cost basis.
''There is reason IN all things" and
our reason for this sacrifice in price is
that we want the room for our Fall
stock.
Now is your opportunity. You will
scarcely have another such an one in
q life time to buy elegant Floor Cover
ings untainted with profit to the seller,
It will pay you to anticipate your
purchases in the line of Carpets.
We mention in particular our large
and superb stock of Body and Tapes.
try Brussels. The prices we have
marked on them will meet your ap'
proval and cause you to willingly par
with your bottom dollar, if needs be
in Carpet investment. just think
of it: An elegant Brussels Carpet a
but trifle more cost than an Ingram
Our Moquettes, Art Squares, Rugs
Mattings, Oil Cloths and Linoleuml
are all dumped in the cost hopper. +.
These prices necessitate strictly casl
sales. Respectfully,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-09-21
Thurman club.

The Thurman Club held a meeting Friday eve
ming, at which c. A Myers and D. W. Goss were
appointed committee to report plan for the
organization of the various townships at the
next session. The Finance and Rallying Com
mittees will be named later on.
The Club adjourned to Friday evening of this
week, at which time it is expected that every
member will be present. and assist in the work
of the organization.
D. c. Goldman will deliver an interesting cam
paign talk. which no Democrat can fail to hear
The Thurman Club is very important auxil-
iary in the contest between the two parties
Again we urge every Democrat to be in attend
| ance next Friday night.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-09-21

There is no more attractive booth in the hall
than the one of c. A. Myers, filled with books,
stationery, and fancy goods.
John Sorensen & Co. exhibit gas stove OF
their manufacture, plumbers and gas filters
goods, bath tubs hose, etc.
o. w. Gockel has an exhibit of harness and
horse clothing, as an index of what may be
had at his popular harness house.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-09-21
Eat, Drink and be Merry, while
in Cleveland,

Ever awake to the needs of the public. STRAIN
AHAN BROTHERS. in the Great Arcade, Cleve-
land, are still enlarging and improving, until
now they have a capacity of lunching one
thousand people between the hours of IL and
O'Clock. The original bill contains an order
list and ten lunches ranging from 10 to 40c with
range of the most elegantly prepared and
cooked foods which meet the appetite and suit
the pocket-book. They have two floors. and
after you have finished lunch there, winding up
with piece of their homemade pie (made by
women bakers) you will not wonder Why this
firm has gone to the front and have today the
most popular, largest and best patronized place
in the State. Their candies are as fine as
Huylers of New York. or Gunther's oil Chicago.
and m any express packages and mail bags full
are sent away every day. No wonder at this
either. when their prices range from l0c tt
only 5Jc per ID and as fine as any $1.U0 candy
sold elsewhere.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-09-21
c. & p. Departures.

Sept. 15.-Mrs. and Miss Sontum to Wheeling
Mrs. Tweiss to Washington.
16.-Miss Paltzgroff to Shelby. o.
Up. B. Tomson. Hal Freeman. Mrs. Il. K
Vanmeter. W. H. Hawn and wife. Mrs. R.Smith
S. J. Post, ]. q. Furry. W. S. Gibbons and wife
S. F. Hanselman. P. L. King and wife. MissNins
King. D. R. King. Mrs. KeE merer. C. c. Webbe
j. Cole. C. F. Day. D. G.. Gardner. Mrs. J. S
Brigham. P. W. Snyder. to Washington. D. G.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-09-21
New Cloaks at SnYder,s.

New Cloaks at Snyder's.
Snyder's new Dress Goods sre hummers.
Alligator novelties in Dress Goods, atsnyders
Every Cloak at Snyder's is new, and the very
latest style.
A bonanza in 25c. Dress goods, at snyder's
You can't help being suitea and fitted in a
Cloak at Snyder's.
The Novelty Dress Goods. 40 and As inches
wide, for so cents a yard. are corkers, at
SNYDER'S
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-09-21
Buv MASON FruttJars NOW,

We have large stock of 1st quality Jars
Stone Fruit Jars. Extra Tops. Also, extra Rub
bers for Mason Jars. Sealing Wax and Rosin
Jell Tumblers.
Corn Knives and Potato Hooks and Forks.
HOPE NOVELTY STORE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-09-21
Notice for Bids.

Sealed proposals will be received up to Sat-
urday. October Ist. 1892. at 10 O'Clock a. m, at
the office of Fl. L BEATTY Ravenna, Ohio,
Ie k of Board of Elections of Portage County.
cards of Instructions, said printing to be done
in accordance with specifications now on file at
By order of Board of Deputy State Supervisors
of Elections.
HI BEATTY, Clerk. -4952-2
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-09-21
Wanted

Butter. Eggs. Pears. and choice Crab Apples.
HOPE NOVELTY STORE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-09-21

The Commissioners met Monday in extra ses-
sion for the purpose of disposing OF the Br i'm
field ditch matter. Thi hitch was dug only
few years ago at quite an expense to the own
ers Of adjoining property. but had been left to
fill up with weeds and grass until in places it
was almost entirely obliterated. A petition to
have it cleaned out being presented to the Com
missioners. County Surveyor Cole was sent out
to make the estimates and apportion the ex
pense. The result was very general dissatis
tion, each property owner thinging his tax too
large in proportion to his neighbours. A large
number of them ap ppeared before the Commis-
sioners Monday to present their claims. and
after vain attempt to come to an understand
ng it was decided that personal observation
was necessary, and they therefore adjourned
to meet at the ditch" in the afternoon. In al
probability their decision will give as little
satisfaction as before. but it will be final and
the work will be done in accordance ther ewith
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-09-21

We do claim to sell the things that made but
Our goods made for
We sell them to you knowing that you will again
This year. greater and grande throw open your
clothing
this section More than Akron Youngstown
Alliance Warren alone ine
umph beyond selections buy anything your
mind has thought of.
800 STYLES OF oVERooAfs Every this We
carried only ~ overcoats
SUITS! SUITS! sUITs the working we'd
ding Suits for the 3-yeaod to the Boy Suits
for man, ands for him who weighs bs
UNDERWEAR Underwear is great feature with
us. you from 21zc to garment
body. We don't buy it of obbers; to the makers
We carry every kind of
Hat, the Dunlap Hat at $500
SEE a 25c 50c
are proud store stock and our customers who
point to us as "THE LEADERS"
j. G. BEATTY & SON.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-09-21

Last Saturday evening about O'Clock Miss
Nellie Ward on her return from Kent. drove
to the residence of Mrs. Elisha Brigham, on
South Prospect street. and h1tching her horse,
went into the house for few moments. thought
lessly leaving her handkerchief and pocket
book, containing over 500, on the carriage seat
Coming out shortly. she noticed three boys
near the carriage. and also missed the pocket
book and handkerchief She followed the boys
up to Van Buren street. where she overlook two
of them. who denied any knowledge of the miss
| ing property. The third boy was called back
and also protested his innocence. Miss Ward
came up street for an officer, but not finding one
| at once, friends volunteered and she returned
with them to make search, The pocketbook
| was found rolled up in the handkerchief on
| the front step of the house next to Mrs, Brig
| hams, and only 50 cents of the money missing
| Evidently the thief had brought back his plum
| der, after taking the reward for his honesty,
| leaving it on the doorstep, co create the i'm
| preston that it had been dropped there by the
owner bat unfortunately he made mistake in
/ the house. This served to confirm the suspi
cions, and a warrant was issued for Fred
| II ca ter Jr,, who after a night in durance. was
| brought before His Honor, when he weakened
and confessed the whole business. The Mayor
after giving the boy a lecture. allowed him tc
go home and bring $3.50 from his savings bank
to pay the costs
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-09-21


We trust their expectations may be fully realiz-
ed, but it is wise in these days and localities to
remember that there is many slip between the
cup andsthe lip. thanks to injunctions and 9TH
or agencies of evil. in thwartng the enterprising
efforts of broad minded and public spirited citi-
zens. conducive to the welfare and growth of a
| community and town. industrially.
The HiDyers. travelling company. gave an
| afternoon performance at the Opera House last
Friday afternoon. for che benefit of the children
| The price of admission was only ten cents. and
included promise of several valuable presents
and package of candy to each one purchasing
| a ticket. The screams of laughter which were
| heard from the children proved that they were
| getting their moneys worth of amusement. but
they were doomed to disappointment when the
time came for the distribution Of prizes.
A Ravenna lady visiting In Jamestown, N. Y.
writes to friend. a teacher in our schools. 8
letter full of encouraging words. citing as
proof OF the certain reward which will come ts
those who patiently pursue that honorable call
ing the case of Miss of 70 years. who recent,
celebrated her golden anniversary having
taught school in the same room, in that city
for fifty consecutive years.
new free public reading room was opeus'
in Kent. on Monday evening of last week. L
has upon its tables number of daily and week
ly papers. some of the leading popular and sci
entifc magazines. agricultural journals. &c
Such agencies are potent in educating and en-
tightening the public. not only upon curren
topics. but upon the more weighty events an
| problems that are constantly arising for discus
sion and solution. Our neighbors are to be con
, graduated and commended for providing sue
a desirable counter attraction to the saloon an
other debasing resorts.
6 We have full line of the finest Candies. tbs
we purpose letting you have SO low that all ma
enjoy them. All our Candies are made frol
Pure Sugars, too.
HoPE NoyELTY STORE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-09-21

GIVE US A CALL.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-29

saw spectral figure all in white glide
out from behind one of the statues.
He promptly drew his pistol and fired
two shots at it. His aim was dis
turbed by fright, which was fortu-
nate for his fellow officer of the guard.
who had thought to play good Joke
by dressing himself up in sheet and
hiding. On account OF this occurrence
the watchmen have not since then
been permitted to carry their revoI-
vers at night. Time and time again
one Waterman or another has been
SO convicted of tine reality of these
sounds as to pursue them in rubber
shoes. without a light. The cats
which race in troops about the capi-
toll at night are doubtless responsible
for many OF the ghost stories connect
ed with the structure.
The ghost of Giteau, the assassin of
Garfield, is said to haunt the United
States Jail here, where he was executed
Negroes confined there are extremely
afraid OF being put in the cell which he
occupied.
HAUNTED HOUSES GALORE.
Washington is the worst haunted
town in the union. The city is dotted
all over with haunted houses, which
remain un:ented year after year on
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-29
BY j, e. NOoooe"'

OF her night and day. How IN spite OF
snow, ,ofcnld. ofhardship and misery he
had pushed on in order that he might over
take her and endeavor to dissuadc her from
continuing the journey to the bitter ond.
He pointed out that she was still Tree to
turn back or turn as she inclined, and with
all tho force Of cloquence begotten OF his
."rvid passion he urged her pleaded to her.
10 Nv with him south. The spring had
come, the roads were open; and they could
make their way to some country where they
would be free to unite their destinies, and
HIS argument had no such effect as he
houed it would have. On the contrary. its
1enoency was to harden her in her purpose.
10 love him was out of the question, and
yet she pitied him; though in this case pity
was not akin to love. 1t was impossible
for her to be Indifferent to the
sacrifices he had made and the devotion he
had displayed for her. But she had not
asked for these sacrifices; she had done
fact, tried 10 turn him from her, to impress
him with the hopelcsSneSS of his passion, as
she did now But she might as well have
tried to control the elements, to have kept
the Polar winds from blowing. or the stars
from shining at night He was in that
frame OF mind when reasoning was utterly
lost upon him; and when she said:
''lvan Alcxicil, nothingy you have spoken,
and nothing you can speak, will move me
from my purpose, and prevent my going
forward
He raised his hand to Heaven, and said
licrccly:
Then. in Gods name let it be SO, What
care | now what becomes of me? ! know
that my father will not receive me- for he
would be a fool indeed he Jailed to UNI
derstand that | am there only because YOU
are there: his bitterness against you and
yours will extend itself To me; and if he
treats me with harshness, Heaven knows
what may happen. l may be driven into
killing him."
Rachel turned deadly pale and shnldcr.
ed. and looked at him iiycily lorSome mo.
ments she then asked this question:
us there anything you can think of that
would really drive you to such a desperate
course.
''Iesr' he exclaimed. ~ tell you am
desperate and you have made me so. am
no longer boy. and shall revolt against
my fathers control if he makes that con.
troll tyrannical. and whatever happens be
tween me and him will be laid at youl
door. So be it, The die is cast. ! will az.
cept my fate. l cannot live apart
from you; and iiyou 80 forward, 90 Tor.
ward too"
81 shall 80 forward" said Rachel p.ac
ing great en- plaSiS on the words,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-29
SCRUBS EVERY NIGHT.

mantelpiece in one OF the bedrooms
and cut his throat from ear Go
ear. Then, as appeared from
the condition in which things
we're subsequently found, ne
chung with one hand to the mantel-
piece while his blood poured out upon
the hearth until he iell and died.
Every night the sounds OF blood drip
ping from the montelpiece are distinct
Iy heard in the room, although moth.
ing can be seen. The noises are OF
such O. distressingly suggestive char
acter that nobody can befound to oc-
cupy the building for more than a
short period. The last tenant threw
up his years lease after five weeks. A
number OF dwelling houses in Wash
ington have been torn down on &C
count of apparently supernatural
manifestations in them, while the
foundation of one was actually torn
up awhile ago to get rid OF a ghost
that was alleged to occupy the cellar.
The most famous OF all the haunted
establishments in this vicinity is
the old Taylor mansion on the
northeast corner OF Seventeenth
street and New York avenue. For
many years it has been empty, no
tenants being obtainab at any price.
Parties OF gentlemen have on several
occasions spent nights in the house,
and have subsequently related most
terrifying experiences. such rs the
death OF % dog by fright in ono in
stance. Special feasts are said to be
held in the dining-room. the rafting
of dishes and ciinking OF glasses being
heard, though neither table furniture
nor guests can be seen. The stories
told respecting the origin OF the ghosts
that haunt the mansion vary some
what, one OF them being to
the effect that the former owner, a
cruel Shareholder before the war, whip
ped one of his human chattles to
death in the garrett. 1t is otherwise
related that he killed his daughter by
pushing her downstairs because she
would not marry as he wished.
There are no ghosts in the famous
red brick house on Lafayette square
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-29

man scrubs every night before day.
break he same marble floors which he
used to can regularly for years while
living. HIS name was Osborne, and
he died rather more than q twelve
month ago. The phantom which has
been longest known at the capital,
however, hannts the basement O the
house Of representatives. 1t has been
seen by many of the watchmer, who
ell describe the apparition as that of
n tall, military-looking gentleman of
foreign aspect, with long mustache
and goatee. He walks about the
corridors in a melancholy way, with
his hands clasped behind him, and
promptly vanisnes when approached.
BULLET FOR HIS JOKE.
The watchmen at the capitol, who
are all men selected for intelligence
and experience, say that the building
is n grewsome place to walk about in
at night. The huge structure is filled
with myst~rl' us sounds, the
smallest noise being magnifed
by reverberation. Strange voices
seem to whisper everywhere. from the
corridors that run around the dome
to the place of echoes called the
crypt" beneath. Walking across
Statuary hail in the si,ent darkness,
where the marble figures ranged
around the great apartment seem
themselves like so many specters on
the watch, a person experiences a
strange illusion, doubtless arising
from the acoustic psculiarities OF the
spot. He hears footsteps stealthily
following his OWE, asst ofsome one who
was pursuing him with an intention
to leap upon him. The footsteps
seem to be going a little faster than
his own as if to overtake him.
One night ten years ago q wal CHI
man. who had been newly employed
on the force at the capt. oil, was pass
in. through statuary nall alone in the
darkness, when he heard a groan and
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-29
SP0OKS OF MANY SORTS.
IN OR NEAR THE NATIONAL
CAPITOL.
Mysterious Voices. Footsteps and
Other Noises Heard in Public
and Private Buildings at the
Seat Of Government
Girl Somnambuiists.

The United States capitol is full OF
ghosts. At least three such appari-
lions are familiar to the watchmen
and attendants who guard the great
building and keep it in order. Accord
ing to their testimony, at 1920 every
night General Logan comes out OF the
room of the committee on military
and militia, OF which he used to be
chairman, beneath the senate cham
Der. He opens the door slowly, and
stepping out closes it silently behind
him, proceeding thereupon with noise
less tread along the corridor westward.
Nobody has ever yet ventured to fol-
low him, so that the Globe-Dem ocrat
correspondent is unable to tell which
er he goes. Not far from the same To-
cality, under the portico OF the senate
wing, the ghost Of an elderly colored
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-29

"HE KNOWS A FRIGHTFUL FIEND DOTH
CLOSE BEHIND HIM TREAD"
which Mr.. Blaine occupies, but it is
SAID that death haunts it. Something
tragic seems to happen to every one
who ventures to occupy it. In 1856,
when the mansion was occupied by
the Washington club: Barton Key was
shot by General S:ckles on the pave
ment in front and was carried into
the house to die. On tine evening OF
April IA, 1865, almost at the m oment
when President Lincoln was assasi-
mated, Louis Powell, alias
Payne, entered the residence
Tor the purpose of killing Secretary
Seward, who was confined to
his bed at the time. With a knife
and pistol he horribly wounded Mr..
Seward and four other persons. Since
Mr.. Blaine took the house he has lost
Two or his sons and daughter, but
ne has returned to it never: heless,
dlsdalnlng superstition.
One OF the lieutenants OF the watch
at the capitol tells a story of re-
markable apparition which he inves-
tlgated about six years ago near
Washington. A house in the suburbs,
somewhat isolated, was reported to
be haunted by two specters, which
had a most extraordinary method of
showing themselves. The dwelling in
question was entirely surrounded by
picket fence and many persons aver
red that on various nights they had
seen pair OF sheeted spookes walking
around on top of the pickets. SO
seriously alarmed did the inmates be-
come that they advertised their prop
erty for sale, but nobody would buy
1T OH account OF its spectral reputa~
ton. The narrator determined to
investigate the matter, and lay in
wait alter dark near by. About an
hour after midnight he saw single
phantom appear at the top OF the
fence and walk slowly around it. 1t
was all in white, and apparently van
lshed through side door OF the
dwelling.
On the next day he quietly sprinkl
ed a quantity of white -four along
the top rail OF the fence, which result
ed in the discovery that two young
daughters OF the farmer were somnam-
bulists.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-29
SfTO BE CONTINUED


London. Dec. Ex-senator Allison Senator
Morgan and Secretary Hale. members of the
delegation who represented the United
States at the Brussels monetary confer
ence, embarked for New York on the steam
ship Lain at Southampton to-day. Senator
Allison took luncheon yesterday nj tj,s
United States legation in London.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-29

account of the hobgoblins supposed
to inhabit them. The most orlalnal
of these local phantoms occupies q
house on Nineteenth street, between =
n no nearly all of the time dur
ing several years past, although its
situation lis in the most desirable
omartar 81 the town and the price
asked for lease OF it is absurdly low.
Nine years ago o. man STOOD IN ron ron
of a. mirror which overhung a marble
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-29
The Hystericai Hen,

. City Man-Wha. the blazes is the
matter with that hen?
Farmer-Nothin'. She has just laid
an egg.
City Man-Great Scott. one would
suppose she mad laid the foundation
OF a brick block.