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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1893-05-04
THE EAST.

JOHN E. PLA and his wife and daugh-
ter and seven quarrymen were killed in
a railroad wreck nesr Somerset, Pc,
and several other persons were fatally
injured. ~ .,...
In Philadelphia sixty-eight Of the
famous sos followers of Gen, Grant at
the Chicago convention Of 1880 met and
formeS the 1905 Old Guard association"
ex-Gov.7 George 8. Boutwell,, of Massa-
chusetts, being elected president
: In the Seventh Massachusetts, district
William Everett ldem.) was elected to
congress by II majority.
CURTIS G. HUssEY, . millionaire phil
anthropist and pioneer in the copper
and steel industries of the country,
died ct his home in Pittsburgh, Pa, in
the 91st year Of his age.
CARL ScHURz was elected president at
meeting in New York of the National
Civil Service Reform league. 49,. r.. -.
The noted opium smuggler, AL Ken
nedy, was arrested ut Niagara Falls in
an endeavor to smuggle seventy cans of
Turkish opium. ....,.... ......
The death of Capt. Gilbert c. Wiltse,
of the United States navy, who COM
manded the Boston when her men
raised the stars and stripes at Honolulu
January 18, occurred at his home in
New York, aged 81 years
On New York street F.. r. Clark, q
prominent and wealthy iron manu-
facturer of Pittsburgh, Pa, dropped
dead from heart disease.
The Columbian naval review on the
eth in New York harbor was partici.
pated in by warships from Argentina,
Holland. Germany, Great Britain. Rus
STA, France, Italy, Spain, Brazil and the
United States and presented pageant
unparalleled in history. The review
was witnessed by over million per-
sons. At the close of the proceedings
the flagship Philadelphia slowly
steamed up TO Riverside opposite the
tomb of Grant and on this day, the rcd
anniversary of his birth, fred a salute
to his memory.
In Providence, r, l., Edward Neil
roy, an insane man, entered the room
at his home where his mother, and q
cousin, Miss Healey, were sleeping and
cut their Threats. He was captured
after struggle in which he severely
cut two officers.
On the 5sth anniversary of his birth
Gen. John M. Corse died of apoplexy at
his home in Winchester, Mass, after an
illness of only twelve hours.
AT an entertainment at the Metho-
dist church at Fairview, Pa, q panic
was caused by premature explosion
of some colored lights, and many per-
SONS were seriously injured In the rush
for the doors.
The miners strike in the Pittsburgh
district has been settled by deciding to
accept the wage scale Of last year, and
this puts an end to the prospective strike
of nearly $4,000 miners in the United
States.
ENGINE No. 900, type Of the most
modern used by the New York Central
railroad, took the, Empire state express
from New York to Buffalo at speed of
SEX miles an hour.
In New York the naval review cere-
monies were brought to an end in the
shape of a street parade participated in
by the marines and blue jackets of all
the nations represented in the review
except Spain.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1893-05-04
. SO,I
Contributions by states Of the union SO
Original appropriation by y. s. gov.

fered to lapse. From the most reliable
data obtainable Col. Davis estimates
that s6,02o,s50 has been appropriated
by state legislatures or raised by popu-
lar subscription in the various states
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-10

The hose cart made two trips to the Sad Iron
works Sunday morning. During the previous
night the watchman had noticed the smell OF
smoke in the boiler room, but was not able to
locate any fire. In the morning it was decided
that the smoke was under the frebox. where
the foundation is built of heavy oak timbers on
a solid bed of piles. These timbers were laid in
tar. and covered with Stag. sand and top of
brick, under the irebox, and it seems impossi.
BILE that any amount of heat should set them on
fire. However. there was smoke there. and the
water was turned on until the place was flooded.
and the hose cart returned to its quarters. In
the course of an hour or two. the water had
run of. but the smoking still continued. and the
boys were again asked to come down with the
hose. Some of the timbers were taken up and
the flooding process was again resorted to. A
great many people thought that tn ere was no
fire, but that the smoke came from heating the
tar in which the timbers were laid. and as the
smoke had strong odor iof pine and the tim
bers are all of oak. it was not an improbable
theory. but an investigation revealed the fact
that two of the timbers were burned of, The
place will be made secure frem any further
danger by filling in with brick and cement.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-10

Robert B. Witter died at his home on North
Chestnut St.. Tuesday. May 9th. 1893, at 2: go
O'Clock. of disease of the stomach, He had
been in failing health for two years preceding
his death, and last August. with his wife and
daughter went to Nova Scotia. where they re
mained three months in hope of reeuperating
his waning vitality. At first the change seemed
to benefit him, but at the end of about three
weeks he experienced another decline and grad
ually sank into enfeebled condition that
| foreboded too certainly the inevitable end. and
from which he never obtained more than a tenn :
porary relief.
Mr., Witter was born in Truro, Nova Scotia,
October oath, Isc3 In 1s47 he came to Roots
town, this county. whence after short stay,
he went to Garrettsyille. where he learned the
saddlers trade. He then returned to Roots town
and opened saidler's shop, which he conducted
| seye al years. then coming to Ravenna to enter
| the employ of E. B Howe. whom he eventually
succeeded. After disposing of this business he
turned his attention to the produce business.
| until the Mecca oil excitement took him, with
| many others to that place. When the collapse
| in that field came he engaged in cultivating his
| farm near Muddy Lake. In 1876 he engaged In
the livery business. which he followed at the
same location up to his death.
| October End, 1873. he was married to Mrs
Mary IA. Stedman. who died May 30th 1879
leaving one daughter. Mary A. Witter. Janu.
airy 7th, 1891, he was married to Mrs. Emma A.
Scripture. who survives him.
OF family of eight brothers:an sisters. only
three survive: Mrs. M, A Day. of this city, Mrs
Charles Archibald. Truro. N. s.. and William
Z. Witter, of Cory, Pa.
For many years Mr.. Witter was regular at
tendant and member of the choir of the Con
gregational Church of this city. He was goot
citizen. energetic business man. Iwhose life
abounded in good deeds. His funeral will be
held Friday, at p. m, from the Congregations
Church. The National Union. af which the wa
a member will attend his funeral in body,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-10

J. ". Pedlow and wife, accompanied by their
daughter, Miss Amelia, took their departure last
Thursday evening. for years absence, in Wis
iting friends and relatives in the town of their
nativity, Belfast, Ireland, taking steamer from.
New York Saturday morning. Their daughter,
Miss Ray, of Cleveland, accompanied them to
New York. They anticipate and will doubtless
experience much pleasure in visiting the scenes
and friends of their childhood days at their old
home in the Emerald Isle.
Last Friday Paul Freeman. Deputy Auditor
of Portage County. met. at Cleveland. with the
Auditors along the line of the Cleveland &
Pittsburgh railrood for the purpose of assessing
the road for taxation. The main line was as
sessed at $1,000 per miles sdings. s.. $50; tools.
moneys. sc. $500; rolling stock, Sc 251. This
was the first road running through this county
to be assessed. The Alliance & Northern will
be assessed on the 18th; the C.& s. on the 18th
the maia line of the Erie on the 10th; and the
Mahoning branch on the s0th of May. The C
& P. has % miles of main track and about ~
miles of sidings. In Cleveland there is II miles
| of main and so of side tracks.
Mrs. Ursula B. Nichols. wife of Noble
Nichols. of Hiram. died at 3 o'clock yesterday
morning. from the effect of p2ralytic stroke
| sustained five weeks ago. aged 70 years. She
| had apparently rallied from the stroke and on
| the evening preceding her death seemed more
like her natural self than at any time since her
prostration. She died very suddenly in par
oxysm of coughing. She is survived by he1
husband and six children, namely: Mrs. Agnes
Clough, of Freedom N Fl. Nichols. of Nelson
Geo F., of Ravenna; Harvey. who lives on the
homestead. and Clarence. of Freedom Station
Mrs. Nichols was woman of worth ant
! kindly disposition, vino performed well th'
} duties of a useful life, She was member o
the Disciples Church of Hiram. Her funera
will be held tomorrow at II O'Clock from tn
house.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-10

]. D. King. as will be seen by reference to
our advertising columns. offers some very de-
sirable lands at auction, for residence sites or
suburban Investments. This is rare opportu-
nifty for those of limited means to possess them
selves of the nucleus of home. The location
is one of the pleasantest and most desirable oi
our suburban outlyings. Coupled with this
Mr.. King will make the payments 81 as to be
easily met, requiring but small sum down, and
the balance in installments to suit the purchaser
1t is an opportunity that will scarcely if evel
again occur. as with the growth of our town
contiguous lands such as these will soon be alb
sorbed in building lots, thereby greatly enhanc-
ing their value, and placing them beyond the
as now easy possession of persons of moderate
means
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-10

The Youngstown vindicator celebrated its
removal into its elegant new building by an
industrial edition of 4s pages. in its issue oi
April s9th. The growth and success of this
excellent paper the results of ability. enter
prise and fair dealing. The Vindicator is one
of the best news papers in Ohio. Clean. well
defined in its positions and consistent in poll.
tics, 1t has abnndantly earned the support il
has received. 1t is a true champion of Dem.
ocracy, an impartial advocate of political and
industrial equality, and paper devoted to the
interests of the entire people. 1t contains al
the news, and is safe. reliable and progressive
We are pleased to note the prosperity of such I
valuable paper.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-10
CircuIar No 4.
VAcToR B. STAMFORD POST No 657, G AR.l
A Dill III [

VACTOR B. STAMFORD POST No 657, A.R.(
RANDOLPH. O.. MAY 7th, 1898
A special invitation is extended to the citizens
eff Randolph and New Baltimore. The knights
of Maccabees and Jr. Order of American Ne
chanics and all the Public Schools. to join the
G. A. R. in their Memorial Service at the NJ. e
Church. at 8 p, m :. May %. and also to join in
the services on Decoration Day. May 80. Pr ..
gram will be furnished by the Executive Com .
mittee. W Fl. BETTES.
Commander Vactor B. Stanford Post, No. SIT
DAVID YARIAN, Aujutant.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-10

Council held an adjourned meeting last night
and appointed new Board of Health. The
sidewalk resolution which was to have been
passed was postponed to next Friday evening
at which time there will be another meeting of
Council In the meantime the sidewalk COM
mittee will make another inspection of walks
and report where new ones are needed,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-10
Hortlcultural Society.

The May meeting of this Society will be held
on Wednesday, the nth inst. at the residenc G
of wallace and Earl Merrell, west of Lake
Brady. Prof. E. W Claypole. of Buchtel Col
lege. will give an address on Contributibu-
tions of the Continents to the Food of the
World" All are cordially invited.
ANDREW WILSON, Sec.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-10
IF Your House Needs a New Coat OF

You will be more than pleased with the BILLINGS
& TAYLOR PAINTS. They spread smoothly. and
will not crack or flake. Call on E. G. BELDINe.
the Ravenna Agent.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-10
ARDALMoNT1

L
Bay Horse, black points, 16 hands high; was
foaled June 3. 1885.
Abdalmont was sired by PeeTmout, 1896; 1st
dam by Alexander's Abdallah- I'd dam by Gray
Eagle,
Ferguson, by Nj MambrinO Chief: I'd dam by Gray
Eagle.
A brief recapitulation of the blood lines that
enter into the breeding of A bdalmont: He has
double cross of the renowned Hambletonian
10, through Almont, the most prepotent SON OF
Aiexander's Abdallah. and through his own
dam by Alexander's Abdallah (the most prepo-
tent son of Ry ysdyk's Hambletonian) He has
an extra amount of Mambrino Chief blood
through his sire. who has a double cross of
Pilot Jr the blood of Maud s (a:OeAl dam. and
Jay-Eye See (2;10) dam. He has double cross
of the fast thoroughbred blood. Gray Eag e, be-
sides other fast and good thoroughbred founda-
ton through Almont, Alexander's Abdallah.
| Mambrino Chief and Rysdyk's Hambletonian
He undoubtedly is rich in the best blood that
| has produced our fastest trotters
Abdalmont has large. clean. flat bone, clean
cut head. an Intelligent eye, good style. extra
name and tail. we'll muscled. nice open gait.
Gen. Tracy and Gen. Withers, of Kentucky,
| saw Almont was a great horse, and founded one
OF our greatest families of trotters.
Why should not q descendant from such lines
| prodnce speed. and trot some himselfp He cal
show 2:40 gait. square open trot. without
boots or appliances.
Toronto Abdallah and Abdalmont will make
the season at my residence. in Rootstown.
Terms-TO Insure.
TORONTO ABDALLAH $15.
ABDALMONT $40.
Best of care taken, but no responsibility fol
accidents.
After July 1st, expect to put Abdalmont il
training, and his season will therefore close al
that time.
8. N. ANDREWS,
1884 RooTsTowN.O
NOR RENT.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-10

Excursion to Cincinnati.
June 25th and 96th The Erie Ry. will sell Ex-
cursion tickets to Cincinnati at one fare for the
ronnd trip. Good for return until June Both.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-10
REDUCED RATES
Via Pennsylvania Lines to Muncie
and Camden, Ind.

and Camden, Ind.
From May Is to % inclusive, excursion
tickets at reduced round trip rates will be
sold from ticket stations on the Pennsyl-
vania lines to Muncie, Ind, account the con-
ference of German Baptist Brethren.
Tickets good returning until June 80 in
elusive.
From May 10 to % inclusive, excursion
tickets to Camden blue Roads,, Ind, will
also be sold at reduced round trip rates
from ticket stations on the Pennsylvania
lines, good to return until June 80, account
the meeting of old order German Baptists.
Your nearest Pennsylvania line ticket
agent will furnish tull particulars upon
application.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-10
mustc for DecoratIon Day.

All persons willing to participate in Male
Chorus for DECORATION Day. will please re-
port at G. A. R. Hall next Sunday. at THREE
O'CLOCK.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-10

August lst N. Converse i Son will give posses
sion of their dry goods house to the new propri-
etor, J. G. Clark, who came here from West Sa-
lem, o.
For forty years Mr.. Converse has been engaged
in the mercantile business. fifteen of which were
spent in Rootstown. and twenty five in Ravenna.
In retiring from the field of his long and hon.
orable pursuit, Mr.. Converse leaves a record
abundanty worth the toll and faithful devotion
by which he attained his success. It contains a
valuable lesson to every young man about to
launch out into the untried seas of manhood's
endeavor. and should encourage him to persis-
tent effort and patient submission to whatever
experiences that may fall to his lot in the course
of his ambition. 1t is good illustration of what
pluck and principle are capable. and the certain
success attending industry and honesty.
At twenty-one Mr.. Converse turned his back
on the home in Maumee, where he had spent
fifteen years of his life. and started for Aurora
township Portage County. the place of his birth
with SIS 90 in his pocket with which to commence
, the battle of life. That was 70 years ago. Ar
irving in Cleveland. he walked to the home of
his grand father in Aurora. distance of q
miles. In the course of few days an uncle,
who took kindly interest in his young nephew.
took him to RaYenna. where unsuccessful appli-
cations for a position were made to several of
the merchants of the place. the young man of
fering to woTk for his board in order to learn the
mercantile business. The supreme object of his
desire was to fit himself for merchant, and ad-
vance himself from clerk to proprietor.
After his fruitless trials with the Rayenna
merchants. he took the cars and went to Cleve.
land after brief stop off at Hudson. At Cleve-
land he applied for position as waiter in ho-
tel. Here. too. he was unsuccessful. He then
went to Columbus. and for one year was waiter
at the American House. He next went to Auro-
ra and entered the employ of John Bradshaw,
merchant. from whom he received $500 per
month. agreeing. beyond his regular labor. to
saw the wood for the store and house. At the
end of the first year he went to Rootstown. w here
his father put up store building. and it was
here that he received his first real mercantile
training.
The balance of the story is told in a few words.
After remaining Is years in Rootstown he came
| to Ravenna. where for Is years he has been a
highly esteemed citizen and business man. Filled
with exalted mercantile aspirations he was ready
and willing to submit to every requirement not
involving his honor or respectability. to realize
his commendable purpose. How well he sue
ceeded needs not to be told. The people of Ra-
VIENNA and Portage County know him. and will
regret his retirement from his lifelong business
Wea-e pleased to state that Mr.. Converse will
! continue to reside in Ravenna. where he pro-
poses to engage in buying and selling wool.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-10
e. C.. Beldiue

Sells DIR. Green's Nervura Nerve Tonic. and
Paine Celery Compounds true nerve tonic
and Dr. Miles Nervine.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-10
Garden Flowing.

1 am prepared to plow Gardens this spring
and will do good work at reasonable prices. All
orders left at Risdon Il Taylor's grocery or at
my coal office. at Erie E. B., will receive prompt
attention. J.. ANDRHE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-10
Special Notice!

On FRIDAY, MAY I2th, at / O'Clock
d M will offer at Public 5 lie. at Crystal Lake
Farm Ravenna. o., twelve to fifteen
Choice Young H0lstein Bulls,
from three to twenty -four months old, all thor
oughbred and re gisterej Two grapdsons of
Clothilde 2nd, one grandson of Dekol 2nd. a
son of Kouigen N Fliesland 5th several
grandsono OF Pet erie I'd. several sons of Count
Clothilde. and Neiheriand DeKols Peterjie.
A circular giving full description, by m all.
aEfer April 10Th
l.. ii. BEAN. Auc'r. W j. HAYES.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-10

Sells SWAMP Roor for the Kidney. Liver an
Bladder Cure.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-10
Building Lots and
Outlying Lands
At Auctionl

have decided to place part of my farm on
the market in this way.
will offer at public sale this desirable proper
ty consisting of q number of Acre Lots beauti-
fully situated for home sites on Freedom Street.
on the site of the old Fair Ground. Also.
number of Town Lots on Freedom Street. near
Mains and some on the proposed extension of
Bowery Street.
The City Water System extends past all these
lots.
There are also several lots on East Main Street,
besides considerable territory of acreage prop
erty that will be sold in two and four acre tracts
suitable for outlying pasture, or for building
pleasant suburban homes.
No such opportunity has ever been offered be-
fore, or ever CAN be again. to secure SO valuable
property in what is conceded by every one to be
the most fashionable and desirable portion of
our blooming, booming, beautiful little city.
To persons living in surrounding towns who
wish to secure home in Ravenna. this is your
opportunity. We have no railroads to cross. the
land is high and free from frost.
The moral and social tone of the community
is unsurpassed in the State.
Now let me suggest thatyou use your foresight,
and not hereafter be forever kicking yourselves
for depending on your hindsight. You can bay
the property at your own price. on easy terms
A reasonable down payment. with balance on
time IN auif al la0al iuterest
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-10

Are You Going to Paint!
If so, call on E. c. BELD1NG. He has BILLINGS.
TAYLOR Co.'S PAINTS. which are the best in the
market.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-10
The Trotting-B Bred Stations
TORONTO ABDALLAH
AND
ABDALMoNT!

TORONTO ABDALLAH, No. 4568
The well known horse brought home from
West Virginia last fall and broke his leg soon
after is now well and will be allowed to serve
twenty mares this season, His breeding is of
the best. am for speed he had no equal in the
county, having trotted trial 2:24X. He was
sired BY Toronto 1867. by Toronto Chief. 65.
Toronto Abdaliah's dam by Abdallah No. /. the
sire of Rysdyk's Hambletonian. Toronto Abb
dallah sired Polly B., 2:Ys5S, trial 2:22; Toronto
Boy 2:s014; Betsy F. .9:34. and many others =
His colts owned in this county will show for
themselves.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-10
G A. X. Encampment Excursion
Rates to Hamilton ia Pennsyl-
Vanfa Lines

On May 18th. 18th and 18th. excursion tickets
to Hamilton for the Annual Encampment of
Ohio G. A. R. will be sold at low round trip
rates from tickets stations on the Pennsylvania
Lines in Ohio. Return coupon will be valid un-
til May 90th inclusive.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-10

New Gases i'm Common Pleas.
William j. Evans, Guardian VS. James Jones
ct al Partition,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-10
The Quaker Mills!

viii continue to pay the highest market price
for WHEAT AND OATS. and will have for
sale full line of Mill Feed. Also Baied Hay
and Straw. Goods delivered free of charge in
Corporation Telephone No g.
The MEXICAN CEREAL Co