The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-08-31


IessIonal men-there were none. There was NO |
one present but. men, wCmea and children, y |
picnic convention OF humanity, complete ex
empIifcatiol OF the brotherhood OIL man"
1t was busy thIong. There was something |
for every body and somebody for everyt thing, |
There were three Bands OF music, the w, Il
Band, uf W INDIAN, d most excellent organize
ton, which has play ed its Way Into the good |
graces OF critics every where, the Atwater Band
OF which the people of that town are justly
proud. and OF whom 1t may be said that they
always perform well the kavenna City Band,
which, considering the age and experience OF a
large portion of its members, is remarkable
body oil musicians. In addition to these was
famous Great Western Band of
Akron, which is staying at the Lake Among
them ali there was an abundance of excellent
music all day long. which is always one OF
the best features of such occasions. musical
syIcronis sometimes occurred with the sounds
of band and merry go-round organ. the effect
of which was much like duet between a bull
frog and soprano, but undoubtedly someone
enjoyed the battle of notes, and we have heard
OF no deaths resulting.
Everything in the amusement line was well
patronized. Water-nymph, steamboat. row
boat. and bathing suits reaped harvest lor the
owners. to say nothing of the hurricane rides
on the switchback and the whirls in the merry
go-round. The delight of the children was to
ride behind the ponies around the track. The
only trouble was that the track was not long
enough, the little onss hardly commencing to
enjoy the sport before it was oyer.
The game of Ball between Ravenna and Gar
rettsvilie teams was delayed until nearly noon
by the late arrival of certain ones of the visiting
club. This delayed the game between Ravenna
and Edinburgh teams, The teams in the first
game were as follows:
Garrettsviles-CoIe S. Manly 3rd, Daniels
End. Bogrand c, Hatch 1st. Reed p UdalIc f, R.
al. Manlylf.
Ravennas-Seymour 1st, Andrie 3rd, Lord C
Nunemah er p. Ryan S, Elson End, Long f.
Aughenbaugh r f. Coxlf.
Gordon meek was umpire, and before finish
ing the game they put in umpire Manly was put
fol. the GarrettsYilles.
In the first inning Garrettsville failed to
score, and Ravenna scored times; in the sec
ond Bogrand scored for the visitors, and three
goose eggs were placed to Ravenna's credit
The game was interesting throughout, and a
good deal of enthusiasm was manifested when
Garrettsville went to bat for the last time. Bo-
grand picked up the club he carried all the way
-ASA-A
that came over the plate he hit with all his
strength. and it went skyward Itwas "tw o.
bagger" and no mistake There were two men
passed ball. a discussion arose on decision
and Clark slipped the ball to second; Nunema~
ker m .de the runner believe he had the sphere.
When Hatch led off from 2nd, he was promptly
put out. retiring the side. The score stood l6 to
II in favor OF RaVenna without playing their
last inning.
The players in the afternoon game were:
Edinburgh-Merwin. Tufing. Robinson, Goss
Schultz. BARLEY. Gilbert. Cope. jackson.
Ravsnna-Ernest. .Landrigan. Ryan. Whit
lock. Clark. Lee. Pumphrey, Harre, Miller
Baker. of Edidburgh, umpired behind the bat
and hamm. OF Ravenna. in the field Again
the home team took the field. The visitors
scored twice Tuiing and Schultz being the
people. Ernest started the ball rolling for
Ravenna with sky-scraper, reachig third be-
fore the bsll could be Iecovered. Sax 1Inings
were closely contest ed, when it was evident the
elements u1d not approve of the game The
rain commenced to tall and someone called
: game" and without waiting to know whether
the game was called or not "a number of players
gathered up their belonging and started for
shelter. Some remained. however. and both
sides claimeo the game, Though the score was
9 tot in favor of kavenna, the Edinburghs
claimed that the game had been forfeited BY
the home team leaving before the umpire called
the game. After considerable wrangling over
rules the matter was finally left with such of
the committees as could be found, who awarded
the prize to the visitors. the home club refusing
| to play the game over or divide the purse
The Pony race was called about on time and
| there was no lack OF candidates for the contest
1t was decided to make it time race, each
rider to use the same pony. The first to start
was Wallie Fletcher, who, by the way, is a
perfect little herseman, and was eager for the
sport. He soon hao the pony going like the
wind. when the animal struck slippery place
| and tell with his rider. 1t was a terrific tum
BILE. he boy was picked up in insenslbic
condition. He struck on his left side, and an
examination showed that his left shoulder was
badly injured, his left leg sprained. arm badIy
lacerated and bad shock Sustained at the base
of the brain. 1t was some time before he re-
covered consciousness. He was taken home in
the afternoon, and while his injuries are not
permanent in character, he was unable to leave
his bed for several days, but is improving rap
idly at present. There were four other con-
testants in the race. Thomas Kinney, Henry
Baker, Charlie Green and Fred Eatinger The
first prize was won by Eatinger, who made the
trip in 25 seconds, while second prize was
awarded to Baker. Had it not been for the &C
cident this race would have been thoroughly
enjoyed by all.
In the Ladies' foot race. the distance run was
20 feet. here were five starters, and the race
was closely contested. Miss Pleasant w Ill yard
of Ravenna. won first prize, and Miss Nora
Beal d, of Columbus, camper at Brady. took
second.
Among a host of competitors, Miss Eliza
Postal. of Dean, O., throwing ball the farthest
was awarded the prize. She went at 1t in man
STYLE which is more than can be said of some
of the others, who demonstrated fully, if not
comcally. the peculiarities of the female arm
when used in such an art. The ball went every
way but back of the throwers, causing duck
ing OF heads among the spectators, more than
one of whom got it in the face.
Just off from the bath house a huge turkey
was suspended by the feet from line in the
center of large rope circle. Twelve turkey
hunters were blindfolded, by having paper
caps drawn over their heads, and being tagen
in different directions. were started on their
" hunt in the dark" for the coveted prize. Un-
fortunately for the long continuance of the
sport. root of tree projected from the ground
iH"euAoteiy uHueA 'n0 'uA A0J' "hioH AacI was
noticed by two of the hunters, who very soon
found their landmark. One reached up his
hand and passed it within hairs breadth OF
the dead gobler and was cIawing the air when
Harry Smith quietly reached up and secured
the prize.
The game OF Quoits programmed for the day
was pitched near the ball grounds and was wit
messed by quite crowd of those who love the
sport. Four sets. Is pitchers. entered the con-
test. the winners of two out of three games be-