The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-04
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Council at their meeting Monday evening. The
monthly pay ordinance was passed, and the re-
ports of Fire Chief and Water Works Trustees
read and approved. that of the latter made a
very satisfactory showing, having paid off from
the surplus earnings of the past two months
over $500 in interest and 81, 900 bond. leaving
a balance on hand of $257 43. A petition signed
by eighteen property owners on Page street.
asking for more light. Referred to Committee
ON lights The committee to investigate Fire
apparatus made an informal report, and were
continued. and the Council adjourned at an nm
usually early hour.
Philo Bierce and family attended the Senoi
Annual reunion of the Whitney family. The
meeting was held Saturday. at the residence of
Frank Hart, in Freedom and the m emcers were
all present. af follows; Arthur whitney. wife
two sens. Homer Whitney, wife and daupbter
Dewitt Whitney, wife and two sons. Henry
whitney, Timothy Robinson, wife and daugb
Cers' fnllo b1erce, wife. daughter and son. and
FRANK mart Wlfe' = sons aud daughter, making
total OF 20, and as jolly party as could he
met In daVs journey. The next reunion will
be held July 9TH next.
The Hard Times Dance given Tuesday niobt
at Riddle Hall, was amusing alike for the mar
uclpant and spectators. The costumes repre
sented all degrees of hard times. from the
shabby -genteel to the veritable tramp. whose
exchange of clothing with {. last years. scare
crow would be a base robbery of the latter
Ehe party was given by the young gentlemen
as return for the masquerade given by the
young ladies' recently, and it is Acknowledged
that +" the honors are easy"
mat was an elegant dinner gotten up at the
Miller House in honor of the New Year Fiftv-
SIX guests sat down to the elaborate hoard which
was spread with collation. that reminded tbe
guests of the good old fashioned family faosts f
the long ago. Landlord Miller is a menu artist
and 1t is no wonder that everybody likes to o,
there, and that once there, they are sure to "a.
turn to be filed from the relishing fare aIwav.
to be had at his tables
U. T. Sperra. Esq, went to Kent last Sat,-doz
ana as Receiver of the Royal Machine Co. solf
Lne real estate OF the concern to W. S Kent. fo
S14oo'and the personal property remaining from
torme Saie was sold to various individuals.
BEFORE making any bid. Mr. Kent stated T.
those present that if any one was there to hid i,
the plant tor manufacturing purposes, he woult
not bid against them He however. was the onI
bidder.
The Royal Machine Cowas local corporatio
capitalized at $4,000. organized for the mann
facture OF ice machines. Its history is a brie
and unfortunate one. It is not known what Mr.
Kent will do with the property.
The funeral of Miss Fanny NJ. Ward. held las
saturday from her mothers home in Kent wa
largely attended. many Ravenna friends bein
present The services were conducted by Rev
james A. Brown. Rector of Grace Episcops
Church. of this city. A male quartet from Rs
VIENNA rendered appropriate selections of musi,
The pail bearers were DR.. George Waeponer 2
M Paltzgrof, Fred. B. Carnahan, Will. ALE,
Tracy B. Jones. of this city, and will Reed. =
Kent. The floral tributes were beaurifnI
Sheriff Jones surrendered his office and tb
future spoilS thereof to John Hart last Monda,
T. Hanselman, Esq succeeded Prosecutor
H. fnelps. and is now in possession of the offic
In the Court House provided for that offcia
Dr. w, ID. Weir came into the trying Office
coroner; W. B. Phillips. of Cyclone took tt
Place o. WIN FOX, as Infrmary Director, an
fayne stepped into his own shoes as Com
missioner of Portage County. VIM. Goodse
VIII not begin to knock off the Auditoris
piums until next September.
The following officers of the Ancient Ord,
OF Forresters will be installed tomorrow nigl
at their new hall in the Sontum Block:
Charles Bradshaw Chief
Edward Roberts. Sub Chief
Charles Eatinger. Thomas jenkins. Woo,
wards.
Harvey House. - Babcock, Bead!es.
Richard Evans. w, T. McConney, Walt
Heimes. Trustees
harles Deming. Treasurer
John Roberts. Financial Secretary.
John H Jones, Secretary