The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-12-28


Very interesting services were held in the
Universalist Church Christmas In the morn
ing there was good music and sermon fitting
the occasion. In the evening the S. S. and
choir gave a concert that was very satisfactory
to the large congregation. The Childrens Or
chestra truly attractive, and all the music
was excellent. Several appropriate recitations
were finely rendered. At the close of the con-
cert curtains were drawn revealing a chimney
that Santa Claus had built. From this each of
the scholars received a brick.
Alden Benedict's play of Fabio Romani which
opened at the Grand Opera House last night is
play with a strong and stirring interest in it
Those who have read the book entitled ''Vendet-
ta,'' will easily remember the pretext of the
story deceived husband pretends suicide and
then comes back in disguise to torture the un-
faithful wife. finally killing her at the moment
he makes himself known. The novel furnishes
several several intense scenes. The principals
in the piece are Walter Lawrence and Miss Fran
ces Field. and were both well supported. The
scenic effects were very fne.-[New York Morn
ing Journal
Sheriff j Jones has forwarded his household eff
fects to Palmyra. but will remain in Ravenna
some time after the expiration of his term of Of
fee. occupying the residence of NJ. A. King, on
Clinton Avenue. He has not definitely deter
mined on his future plans. having in contempla-
tion one or more projects that would make him
a permanent citizen of the town. In case he
should drop these. he will at once return to Pal
myra and resume the duties of mine host of the
Jones House.
Tuesday evening very pleasant surprise was
given to M. B. Mishler, of the Ravenna Tile
Factory by his employees, in the presentation of
an elegant Office chair. as an expression of their
esteem and regard for their employer for his uni
form kindness and just dealing with them. at
his new office. W. J. Shrop made the presenta-
| tion in the following happily humorous speech /:
Mr.. MIsHLER: The boys have requested me
to present little matter of business to ycu for
your consideration. We have agreed as to the
nature of the demand which we desire to make.
Demand, did 1 say? No, that word savors too
much of the laws of the Medes and Persians.
Let me use. instead. the word request which 1
think is more in harmony with the spirit in which
| we come to you. That our request is right and
| proper. and that it will commend itself to your
| judgment, we do not doubt. We have no desire
| to dictate to you as to the methods you employ
in the management of your business. Nor will
we assume an attitude which would necessitate
the employment of the Pinkertons to defend
your works. The fact is.we take Iaudable pride
| in the success of your business, and stand ready
to use our best efforts to increase it in volume
and income. We appreciate the promptness and
the regularity in which you pay US for our Ia
bors. which enables at all times to go into the
markets with the ready cash and purchase sup
plies at the lowest prices.
But lest be further tedious. L must state the
request which we now make. 1t is this: Were
quest that you accept this Office chair as an ex-
preston of our good will. and that it be given
place among the furniture of the new Office.
Mr.. Mishler's surprise most complete
but he rallied suffieent to find words of pleasant
and appreciative wledgment.