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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-15
An Afflicted Family.

Sickness and death have visited the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. t. McConney. First. their
son Elmer. bright boy of eight years, came
down with the dread ailment pneumonia and
for many weary days his life has trembled in
the balance, the result still uncertain. While
the anxious parents were battling against the
scourge that has devastated so many homes,
their youngest child, Clifford. aged three years,
was stricken with the disease, which held the
little sufferer firmly in its grasp until last Friday
afternoon, when exhausted nature gave way,
and the innocent baby spirit took its flight. In
the meantime, their daughter Edna was taken
sick with what was feared would develop into
the same disease, but she has since about recov-
cred.
While her children were suffering in the dis
tress of the terrible sickness, the mother arose
from bed on which she herself had been pros
trated, and trembling with the weakness of heI
own physical ailment, took her post at the bed
side of the little sufferers, scarcely leaving il
day or night. Mr.. McConney is himself almos
overcome with care and loss of sleep.
! The family are passing through dreadful
ordeal that has aroused the deepest sympathy
The death of the baby, and the agonizing un-
certainties attending the sickness of little Elmer
are terrible trials that no words describe
When to these sorrows and cares are added the
other visitatlons that have come upon the un
fortunate family, their cup of bitterness is indeed
full to overfowing.
The funeral of the deceased child was held
this afternoon at o'clock from the NJ. E church
Mr.. and Mrs. McConney have also just re
ceived word of the death of nephew in Col
orado.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-15
a merltea Recognition.

We have taken much pleasure in noticing
from time to time the steady progress of Miss
Maud Maxson, the talented pianist, in her cho-
sen art. Her fine genius and execution have
been repeatedly recognized in the higher music
al circles, and the critics have ranked her play
ing with the best. Her extreme thoroughness
and faithful devotion have carried her along to
distinguished attainments.
For the past two years more Miss Maxson
has been student in the Cleveland School of
Music, which has established itself in the front
rank of American institutions for the higher
education in music. In all of their concerts and
other public entertainments, her name has ap-
peared on the program. The School has re-
Gently enlarged its faculty and removed to more
commodious quarters in the Arcade building.
Among the faculty names in the piano depart
ment is that of Miss Maxson. The appoi ntment
came entirely unsolicited. and was a complete
surprise to the young lady. 1t was recogni-
ton of merit, pure and simple, and the PRESS
with great pleasure congratulates her. Raven
ma is proud of such home talent.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-15
Birthday Party.

merry throng of about sixty children gath.
cred at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Chalfant
on last Tuesday evening. to celebrate the eleV-
enth anniversary of the birthcay of their daugh-
ter, Miss Lizzie. The spacious parlors were
beautifully illuminated. and decorated with
plants and flowers which as they waited their
perfume, blended with the sweet strains of music
from Prof Lawrence's orchestra. made all feel
that indeed it was merry party.
Miss Lizzie was the recipient of a number OF
valuable presents. among which was fine watch
and chain from her schoolmates; also, gold
necklace. toilet box. novelty calendar. and silk
and chiffon handkerchiefs from friends and rela-
tives Mrs. Chalfant had prepared beautiful
repast, consisting of all the delieacies of the
season. which all sat down to and enjoyed with
relish after which. candy was served in abun-
dance.
At about 10 o'clock all returned to their homes
wishing Miss Lizzie the return of many more
such birthdays. and returning thanks to Mrs
Chalfant for the royal manner in which they hao
been entertained.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-15

Petitions are being circulated in some parts
OF the State. asking the legislature to pass q
law prohibiting the killing of quail for five
years. the claim being that the birds are great
destroyers of grasshoppers and insects, and
that the farmers are damaged by their destruc-
ton. Whether this is true or not, it would
seem that sufficient legal protection is already
given. as farmers may. under existing laws.
prevent hunters from shooting upon their
farms. even during the few days of the open
season. But our legislators. with all their
wise enactments. can not preserve quail through
such winter as this. The farmer who is anx.
ious to have these " insect destroyers'' around
his place should see that they are protected
from cold and starvation. and his efforts will be
seconded by all true sportsmen.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-15
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

The Commissioners transacted the following
business Wednesday. March 9Th.
VIM s. Andrews allowed 500 for land appro.
priated for road purposes in Streetsboro. For
damages to premises by reason Of alteration of
said road. Mrs. L. j. Thomas and Mrs Andrews
and children were each allowed $500.
Cost bills from Mayor and J. P. Courts con-
sidered and disposed of.
Fees OF viewers SC , in streetsboro road all
teration, amounting to S22, allowed.
j. Cole, County Surveyor. called attention to
condition of Vol. /, of Record Surveys; faded
ink. dilapidated binding. the age and condi-
tion of the book making it impossible to re-
bind it. duly considered but no action taken -
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-15

Forty.two years ago the coming
Spring, we commenced tramping the
hard floor of store for q living. Fif.
teen years ago we dropped out for one
year of rest. Now as age and infrm
ity are more rapidly growing ana tsh
ing our strength, we are sensibly feel
ing the importance of retiring from
this active, busy life, if possible, by
disposing of our stock of goods, and
have decided to give our customers
who have stood by us so long, the first
benefit of this sale.
Commencing on Saturday morning,
Jan.7 we will make graded reduction
through the stock of 10. 15, 20, and 25
per cent. from the regular prices.
Our stock is now complete, and you
can save money by investing it with
us as long as this sale lasts.
We regret to say, we are ready to
surrender long and successfully built
up trade to some one desiring such an
opportunity in SO good locality and
location.
Correspondence solicited.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-15
Foresters social.

Court RaveDna, so1s, A. o. F. of A.. Social.
consisting of Musical and Literary program.
followed by Dancing, Friday evening. March
oath. at their Hall. All Forresters. with their
families or sweethearts are invited. Special
invitations by mail to friends of members only,
will be sent by the committee. Invitations
must be shown at the door before entering the
Hall Tickets on sale at snyder's. Deming's,
Parks, and 'Wright's stores. Price 25 cents,
including Dance. Good music provided. Ex-
ercisis begin 7:3. Foresters. turn out. as this
will be the last Social of the season.
H.JoNES, Chairman of Gem.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-15


Recorder S. J. Post, in looking over a lot
ancient deeds and other legal papers on file in
his office which have never been called for,
found 10 cent scrip of 1868 pinned on the in
side of a deed. The bit of currency was as
bright as though it had just came from the Gov
ernment press. He also ran across paper
written by the famous John Brown, in which he
leased his farm of 347 acres in Hudson township
| to Jesse Packer, Dec. II, 1887. The orthogra-
ply is little faulty at places, but the chirogra
ply averages better than the mass of writing al
this day. The contract is void of legal phrase
ology or useless verbiage, but certain portions
of its makeup would cause lawyer to smile
A curious postscript was written at the bottom.
worded as follows:
"This is to certify that provided said Packer
shall so comply with spirit of the foregoing
agreement as well as the letter, shall feel my
self treated in a kind and honorable manner
throughout, agree to abate fifty dollars from
the rent of the last year.
"TSigned1 JOHN BROWN
Owen and Florella Brown signed as witnesses
JacobT Andrews, ]. p took the acknowledgment
of the parties, and and the paper was recorded
by John N. Skinner, at that time Recorder o.
Portage County.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-15

There were 70 applicants at the March County
Teachers examination. of whom the follow ing
were granted certificates
For one year. Ruth Bevington. Ethel Carrier
Lizzie Cole. Minnie 4. Corl. Mary Donahue
Daisy Driesbach. Harriet E. Durfee. Jessie Full
Ter. Carrie Kent Kate G. MCCARTHY. Mary E
Nelson, May u. Osborne. Lottie Reynolds. Nag
gle Richards. Comfort SpeIlman. Letta M. Turn
bull, Elsie Writ. L. 81. Clapp. J. D. Collins. B.
NJ. Derthick. D. M. Griffith. W. @. Hoon. D. NJ
Kimmel. Ward Lake. j. A. Wright. For two
years, May Bushey. Eva C. Geppinger, Nettis
Mcintosh, Lillian Washburne. Susie Wilkes
Cora Williams. VIM. Housel. W. T. Isler. Fol
three years. M. W. Bevington. For five years
W. II. Collins.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-15

C. A. Myers aud W. E. Goodrich haye re
turned from Chicago and report very success
full trip. having taken orders for many thous-
and pairs of shoes. enough, we are told. to keep
fifty hands busy between now and July 1st.
without taking any additional orders. Tht
factory will be started up as early next weeh
as possible We are much pleased to learn o.
their success. Such news is the kind our people
are most interested in.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-15

R. H, PECK. of Cozad, in the State of Nebras-
ka. will take notice that Elmer Ellsworth, OF
the County of Portage in the State of Ohio, did
on the 21st day of December. 1892 file his peti
tion in the Court of Common Pleas within aud
lor the county of Portage and State of Ohio,
against the said z Feck defendant. settin e
forth that the said R II Peck on the day Of
February, 1883 executed and delivered to said
Elmer ELS worth, his promissory note for $500.
due in one year with interest. that Ellsworth
was the owner thereof; that it was due and not
paid and asking judgment for the amount
that at the time of filing said petition sail
plaintiff caused an attachment,to issue and
notice of garnishm ent was served on the Second
National Bank OF Ravenna. Ohio. to reach the
belopged to said II Peck. And the said &
ii Peck is notified that he is required TO appear
aud answer said petition on or before the third
Saturday, after the expiration of six weeks
from the first publication of this notice.
ELMER ELLSWORTH,
By ID. NICHOLS. his Atty,
RaYenna, March 14th, 1893. 1277.6.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-15
New cases ia common Pleas.

The State OF Ohio. on complaint of Emily
Mayer. VS. Rudolph Bauer -Bastardy.
ES Comstock VS. Amos shriver-Foreclosure
Maud Mairs VS. Chas G seltzer-Foraclosure
Gray, Clark s. Engle VS. The Jordan Il Good
rich Shoe CO. ct al.-Money and relief.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-15
DOR SALE
Special Notice!

On FRIDAY, MAY 18TH, at O'Clock
m :. 1 will offer at Public Sale. at Crys tai Lake
Farm, ,-Ravenna. o.. twelve to fifteen
Choice Young HOlstein Bulls,
from three to twenty-fo months old, all thor
oughbred and registered. Two grandsons of
Clothilde 2nd. one grandson of DeKol and, a
son of Konigen Van FIiesland 5th, several
grandsons of Peterjie I'd. several sons of Count
Clothilde, and Netherland DeKols Peterjie.
A circular. giving full description, by mail.
after April 10Th
L. II. BEAN Auc'r, WI HAYES.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-15
LEGAL NOTICE.

CHARLES WILSON. who resides at Mon
trose state of Colorado. is hereby notified that
Laura w ilson has 6led her petition in the Court
of Common Pleas of Portage County. Ohio. set
ting forth that said harIes w ilson has been
wiiifally absent from said petitioner for moi e
than ten years last past, and prays to be d1.
vorced from said defendant. for the reason that
he has been wiilfnly absent from said petition,
er for more than three yeaTs prior to hilng SAID
petition. and other proper relief:
LAURA WILSON.
Rayenna. o.. Jan. 10. 1898.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-15
TRACE TEA

is packed in three cotnered green package:
with the seal and signature of 5he Graney Tea
company. of Columbus, on each package
Retails Is cents per a 30 celts per n 50 cents
per pound.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-15
Poisonous Tea, slow De ath.

The constant use of copper cured sei that is
sold with presents. No wonder the gilt scheme
tea fends can give away u present with a
pound of tea. that the market value is only IL
cents. the present 10 cents. total u cents an
sell for from 81 to 80 cents to the consumer.
To protect the ciziEens of RavennA and Viein
ity, we ask you to use natures own plant
Trace tea. for sale by all tn e leading groeers
in RaVenna.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-15
euW 0H's VITALFZER,

Mrs. n. s. Hawkins, Chattanooga, Tenn. says:
IS Shloh,s VatdJizer SAVED MY LIFE 1
consider 1t the best remedy for
eUcr ttsed.'' For Dyspepsia, Liver OF Kidney
frouble it excels. Price IS cts.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1893-09-03

steady profits Will accrUs The eiose
and constant attention his new venture
will demand, it is believed, has impelled
Mr.. Croker to resolve to retire speedily
and permanently from active politics.
His career on the turf his thus far been
in every way profitable and successful.
His winnings in single day have sew
eral times exceeded $4,000, ard thus
far this season his horses have earned
him nearly $4,000. His friends say
that he looks for earnings be-
fore the season end; CT between $50, 600
and $40, aside from his gains from
backing his horses, which may be nearly
as large. Mr.. Croker has already In
vested nearly half a million in racing
horses, and his plans for next season
are said TO be still more daring and am
bilious. He intends TO purchase sew
eral horses, for which enormous prices
are now asked, and Is periecting his
plans to capture at least one OF the
grett stakes. A still more ambitious
proleeA OF Mr.. Cookers, 1t is be-
lieved, is by AID by to follow Ia the
footsteps Of Jim FNene, and capture
one or the great prlZesln races on inc
other side az the water
Prompted by his wife, who q very
ambitious as well as very clever wo-
man, Mr. Croker is also said 70 have
recently become ambitious for social
honors. He is now building on East
Seventy-fourth street, a hhouse which
when completed, will be a model OF
comfort and luxury. 1t was designed
by well-known architect. and
is Renaissance mansion modl-
fed by artistic touches 6or-
rowed from the Spanish. While
only twenty-five feet wide, the house
has a high basement, and ABOVE that
four well-pitched stories. 1t extends
back ffty-eight feet at q continuous
width Of twenty-five feet, and beyond
this it has an extension thirty-three
feet long and twenty feet wide. Inc
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1893-09-03

the claims of the people, many OF whom
are Italians and unable TO speak Eng
lish.
Capt. Maguus Andersen claims that
but for his wife the Viking would not
have been built, and he would Rot have
sailed it across the Atlantic. When-
ever he was discouraged and ready to
abandon his plan, her faith and en-,
thusiasm still undaunted, encouraged
him to Take up the plan again. daif a
dozen times he gave it up, as many times
she inspired him to begin again.
As companion story to the anecdotes
of women who have posed as soldiers OF
prowess, is q tale OF German youth
who. in order to escape being soldier
at all, put on petticoats and hired him
self ont as a cook. When the youth
was traced to his employers house his
pursuers learned that he was quite a
level among servants. He spent but
iittle time over his toilet, the looking
glass had no attractions for him, and he
was, moreover, good cook.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1893-09-03

~ oovsred bvthe mutilated bill, the
wbole value "a paid; II less than sixteen
and more than twelve, half. the value;
If less N an twelve, 1t is
rejected entirtly. Twenty-Five dollars
fonn5 in the nest OF a
mouse were recently sent to the treas
nrv in a condition that detied recogni-
tion by the naked eye. Mrs. Brown
vent 10 work with microscope, and
PATIENTLY sorted out the whole amount.
One hundred and eighty dollars, which
went through the Vanderbilt fire at
Newport. came 10 Mrs. Brown as a
charred mass Of paper, which she, how
ever, identified.
When an express car is burned, the
safe "a sent unopened TO the Treasury
Department. There it is opened By wo-
men experts, who empty the contents,
often only mass OF ashes, and sift them
through a sieSe. The charred bits Of
money are then picked out and submit
ted 10 a microscopic examination. Not
long ago twenty-five tiny diamonds
were recovered by Sitting the ashes a
third time before burning them. The
vaults are often filed with the stencil
Of money recovered from dead bodies in
pestilent districts, as during the preva-
lence Of yellow fever in the South.
Such money IS fumigated, and no dis
eases have ever been communicated TO
employees.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1893-09-03
JUST LITTLE PRETTIEs.

A necklace composed OF sapphires and
chrysoberyls alternating is an unusual
combination. The former are egg
shaped and small aud hang below their
alternates, acting as pendants.
A pretty set OF studs to fasten the
shirt fronts consists OF pale pink sea-
/ shell, fastened In rims of gold and at
tacsed by slender gold chains. Another
odd sst is OF dull blue en- amel in silver.
A lawn stand is o new invention. 1t
is suitable fOr,plazza afternoon teas, or
for out Of docEs, is made Of wicker
work, and provided with three or four
tiers set in tripod TO hold plates and
cups with saucers. 1t is very light and
yet strong. ...
The correct thing In dessert plates is
OF solid silver. II is highly probable
that this dinner service, which is i'm
ported from England, will not become
worn out directly from It's common
usage in our midst. Most Of US will
stick to more or less translucent china
yet awhile.
The latest fad in stationery Is tawny
orange in color, which is called gold OF
India" and on this the truly fashion
able woman must write In green ink
and secure her envelopes with green
sealing wax. This greenery-yellowy
combination has nothing to recommend
it, so it can never become popular with
ladies Of artistic taste.
Princess May received 'Aone wedding
gift of special interest TO Americans.
1t came from Sugrave, secluded OK
fotdshire village, where the ancestors
OF George Washington lived and died
as lords OF the manor. The gift was IN
the shape Of a cake stand, made of oak
grown in the village and beautifully
carved with the Washington arms.
To secure supply OF sweet peas next
winter ell window box nearly full OF
light soil that is free from worms, as
these often destroy the roots. The last
of August put in the seed, planting them
four inches deep. They will not come
up as quickly as those sown just below
the surface, but the plants will be more
thrifty. When tLcy are three inches
high provide them with wire netting TO
run upon, aud your labors will soon be
rewarded with the pink and white bios
SONS.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1893-09-03
H1Nrs FOX HOUSEWIVES.

Eggs covered with cold water and re-
moved the instant tho water ooils Will
be found delicate and tender.
Green vegetables may DO kept quite
fresh for a day or two II they are
sprinkled with water and laid on cool
cellar floor.
For bleeding at the nose cold water
applications TO the back, or colu
piece Of metal applied TO the spine' Will
prove effective.
II is said that ants will never cross
tar line, ana it is recommended TO Keep
2 tar line around the sugar bucket II
troubled with these pests.
Do not wash windows with soapsuds.
A little alcohol and water rubbed on
Quickly will leave the panes bright ana
shining, if wiped dry. Whiting, moist
ened with cod water and treated In the
same way is common cleaner.
Insects may be destroyed with hot
aum. Put it in lot water aud let
f. boil until the alum Is dissolved. APP
NV not. with brush, and all creeping
things are instantly destroyed, without
Danger to human life or injury to prop
cry.
Old fashioned housekeepers say that
the dough for cookies or gingerbread
is much more easily handled and rolled
and stamped the day after it is MAGE
than on the same day. In cool weather
It should be set where it will not become
hard.
II ink is spilled on carpet or wooden
| tablecloth put on Immediately thick
layer of common salt. When this has
| absorbed all the ink possible scrape off
with a spoon and apply more. Keep
doing this until all the ink has been
| taken up.
a practical housewife writes: 1 have
! discovered an easy method OF restoring
furnished silver TO its first appearance.
| Silverware becomes so blackened from
| the sulphur smoke that 1 was disguised
| with mine. However, | forgot little
cream in a jug; ii soured, and on clean
! ing it noticed the bottom was like new
silver. l Immediately put all / had in
: buttermilk for few hours. The carv-
| ing became as fresh as at first. ANY
/ kind Of sour milk is just as good. No
more securing which did not produce
| the new appearance.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1893-09-03
A hinrulsr Daath.

Perhaps the most remarkable death
from fear was that of the Dutch painter,
Pentman, who lived in the seventeenth
century. One day he went into room
full OF anatomical subjects to sketc h
some death heads ana skeletons for
picture he intended 10 paint. The
weather was very sultry, and while
sketchng he fell asleep. He was
aroused By bones dancing around him,
and the skeletons suspended from the
ceiling clashed together.
In fit OF horror he threw himself
out OF the window, and though he sus-
tanned no serious injury and was in
formed that slight earthquake had
caused the commotion among his
ghasty surroundings he died in q few
days in nervous tremOr.