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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18
The Sorosis i'm Cleveland

An association of strong minded women may
do for dictionary, or society meaning but an
Illuminated edition will say repetition of the
Greek, Etoeria: Society. and from which fruit
and flowers collected around g thalmus derive
their name, and are called sorosis-ihe Pine
Apple, straWbt rry. raspberry, adonfs. &c. are
examples. A club thalmus. a sorosis, So
ciety, or "by whatever name - and could be as
well represented bv +" the Rose - which belongs
to this class The federation of Clubs anon G
women is gaining ground from Kansas TO go
hemia--even Bombay. in British India. has a
Sorosis conducted by DR. Emma Ryder of New
YORK where all sects are invited TO give sketches
of the lives and acts of distin guished nations.
DIR Jennie Uozier. OF New York. is President OF
| the Veteran Society of the United States. and
| their barquets at Delmonico's have become
items of yearly interest. The Cleveland Society
has Tor President. MRS Mayor Rose: for Vice
| President Mrs. Louisa Ross. They have four
| banquets year. At the one preceding this,
| Mrs. Harriet Taylor Upton delivered toe ad-
| dress, which was enthusiastically received
Several ladies made short addresses on Thurs
day; Mrs. Cadg Staley told of day in Tangiers
| Mrs. Upham OF nine years stay in Montreal
| The Women of the Worlds Fair. Men of ou
Lday. o.. sc, , followed. tGentlemen graced thu
table by their presence and no alarming stats
tics were INDUCED in that would indicate tn
disturbance of the incoming administration
the money panic, or the coal famine now pend
ing A flash light contributed to bind the ga
| Assem- blage for future reference, but was onl
in competition with the art of color, witch ha
arrayed the banquet hall of the Hollenden l
one grand iower-garden of animated and dis
, tinguished rivalry.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18

The following, from the National Tribune,
will be read wivh interest by the surviving
members OF Gatiery |. 1stD L A., numb r
of whom reside in Ravenna and vicinity:
old Leather Breeches - who lined repu
tation second to no other B B,.tery com n tnder.
b9th.i the army of the fotom c aud the Army
of the Cumberland. was uHe rthe SPORT i'm
ago by one OF the National rri2 ln2 staff in New
York City Tne gallant / art,lierist. who is
Major uub4rt Oigsr 1T Ohio L A
now lives comfortab on ! ,.l lnsa i'm closg.
to Front Royal. Va. u .n. i. as men +. a, SO
him when he WIS in of hi j. Il
would perhaps fail 10 + ,2h.z3 ia thette y N
soldierly looking mLn wa shJys his aga in his
white sIong bead a;d hair only. the g.li4a4
man who fought his gla IN the plank roAi
at .ChancellorsvilIe, 1ay 2 1868 or who did
such heroic work ut Pea ii IRE. Creek. Ga
July ~. 1861. lie i sett 1lty in thi, way, for
he has the step > y OF %, AMI he is the same
E" Leather Brae,. - A. was 25 ears ago In
action ami m ';...r fer ioAking at hi IL closely
He lives on b : .;t41L .tion dow1 in his part
| of Virginia. aad Sc to re ate, they wtnt
him, though h II - d. .Ys b1el q Republican
| in politics, to tase comm tad of Il troop of
| mounted m-n ~no pr ,Dose TO come to President
Clevsland's Inauguration Oh the 4th of Marcel h.
This goes to show III II Old Leather Breeches''
| Is as good citizen IS he was soldier
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18
UnIversaI1st Church organ Fund.

.
The beautiful organ in this church was paid
for with money loaned by friend, without in
terest provided the sum of 500 is paid the first
day of February each year if not SO paid. then
interest from date. To meet the second pay
ment. due February I. 1893, each member or
friend is requested to give 81, earned if posi-
BILE, in some way out of the usual method OF
earning living, and then tell how it was earned.
1t is intended to have an experience meeting, a
part of an entertainment to- be given in the
church, Tuesday evening, January 24th, at 7:3o
o'clock. If you can bring the money then, do
so, and tell how you earned it. If you cannot
personally tend, send the money with letter
describing your experience, to Rev. Andrew
Wilson. Please lend helping hand, SO that
the second payment may be promptly made.
To the entertainment consisting of music by
the childrens orchestra and the choir, and rec
iations by members of the Sunday School and
Y. P C. u. all are cordially invited. Admission
free, but each person will have an opportunity
to make a contribution to the organ fund.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18
Tne Free LIbrary Project,

The project of free library in Ravenna has
been discussed somewhat of late. having been
first brought to public notice some months ago,
at time when our Council seriously contem-
plated the erection of City buildings. and itw was
thought provision might be made for library
in the building. with very little expense COM
pared to the benefits to be derived. As the
City iHall project has been. necessarily post
poned Indefinitely. we presume the Library
will follow in its wake, as it is very doubtful il
the people OF Ravenna are anxious for any ad
ditional tax burdens at present, for even a
worthy an object as public library
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18

David Fritch vs. & c z Co.; Continued.
Same same continued.
Isaac Greenleaf VS. Philip Snyder; sale con~
frmed ana deed ordered.
Curtis. Guardisn VS. Philip E Snyder; sale
confirmed, deed ordered.
d L Rock we'll VS. Albert ruppsr ct al; left off
RO Spencer VS. o Payne ct al; di> missed by
plaintiff
Burns VS. a e Hart; left off.
A Dickinson VS. Henry Beecher ct al; de-
cree of partitioa.
Geo Ginther VS. Fred wurster; leave to revive
VS. admir- of dePt.
James Green Ansel Green ct al; Sale
confirmed. deed ordered.
Gideon Seymour Ex'r vs. Laura Olds. Ex'r;
Petition dismissed at pl'ffo costs.
VIM NJ Slater VS. Charles Cramer; left off
The sdllwell Bierce Mfg Co VS. A W Mills
ct al; Judgment by confession
Elizabeth Scott VS. Jacob Scott; Dismissed
by plaintiff
Eugene Randall VS. hebecca Palmer ct
al Dismissed
s.F Bowser s. Co VS. L Reed; Dismiss by
plaintiff
Lem R Brown VS. Clifton S Brown; Decree
| for divorce,
W Fl Baker VS. Florence R Harrison; Judg
ment by default. $3.50 SO
Mary Cramer VS. VIM M Slater: Dismissed by
plaintiff.
Amelia Canfeld VS. Julia R Towns; Settled
strick en- from file.
Mary S Stone VS. John Ryder ct al: Judg-
| ment by default. 1925 rs
Board of ofCommissioners of Hiram Free Turn
pike VS. Caleb Rice ct al; Settled.
Helen Bre Hster VS. w Brewster; Continued
| for service.
! WB Mcconnell. adm'f VS. Earl ct al; De-
| cree for det't.
Same VS. same; same entry.
Mary A Jones VS. John Connell; Settled.
Ida NJ Patterson VS. ] Patterson ct al; Dis
missed by plaintiff.
AnnaS Warman VS. johnson s. Root ct al;
Settled.
Crafts ct al VS. E Wales ct al; Decree OF
foreclosure.
May M Paine VS. L E a & R Co; Dismiss
ed by pl'f
Colonel vaegh ct al VS. James Folger ct al {.
Decree of $50 900.
Mary Hall VS. W ilbur Hall; Petition dis
missed.
cree for alInony.
Robert q Peacock vs. Gretta L Peacock; De
cree for divorce.
CRIMINAL DOCKET
Ohio VS. e j Stanford; no BILL def't disch arge
Ohio VS. Halsey Langdon; defendant plead
not guilty.
@Ohio VS. Fred Hewlett; no bill for larceny.
|. Ohio VS. A Squire; no bill, del't discharged
Ohio VS. Belle ase; no bin
l. Ohio VS. R Beatty; def't released on 81 OBJ
pail.
Ohio vs. W W MeCall; deft valves arraign
ment and pleads not guilty.
Ohio VS. Frank Colt; def't pleads not guilty
Ordered into $500 recognizance.
Ohio Henry L. Bean - Defendant plead
guilty to threatening to shoot and wound.
Ohio Halsey Langdon.- Def't pleads no
guilty and ordered into recognizance OF 500.
j Il Rogers VS. The P s. W r B Co.; Verdit
for plh $l450.
Chas King VS. the Cleveland & Connection
Co. Settled at pl'As cssts.
! FL Mack, Guardian VS. N Fl Nichols; Dis
missed.
John Thomas VS. VIM Beverage; Parsnershi
f dissolved and receiver appointed.
s John Beatty VS. George Kent ct al; Settled
8 Sarah Oviatt VS. the Penn'a Co.: Settled
E costs of del't and 81 200.
The Loudepbac Fertilizer Co. VS. G A Hint
= Dismissed.
g Bement s. Sons VS. Chas M Norton; ude
: ment for pl'f. by default SIT ii.
6 In the matter of the allowance of ames Jon,
sherf. during the past year. under Sec. 1921
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18
A Pretty Surprise

A beautifully illustrated and charmingly bound
edition of Longfellow's Eyangeline." the most
popular long poem ever published by Ameri-
can author. and one of the most famous poems
in the language, just published. is pretty sur
prise for book-lovers. It is in large type. nu
mereus and excellent illustrations. very fine and
heavy paper. gilt edges, remarkably handsome
cloth binding. with gilt title and ornaments. No
illustrated edition has ever before been publish.
ed at less cost than 81 so. and that is about
what you might guess =" the price of this to be-
but it isn't-it sells for only 10 Cents! plus
6 cents for postage. if by mail. This covers only
ABOUT the actual cost of manufacture by the
100000. the publishers object being. not profit
but to show the book-loving millions what b.
can do. His publications are not sold by deal
ers, but only direct; catalogue. over 100 pages.
literary curiosity in its way. is sent for 2-cent
stamp. Every home in the land ought to hav
copy of this Evangeline. so charmingly beau
tiful. as poem. as collection of artistic illus
trations. and as product of the book-makin
art. Address JOHN B. B.ALDEN. Publisher. 81 Ros
ST.. New York.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18
Bed Rock Reached on Florida
Rates by the Pennsylvania Lines.

Tourist travel to Florida and the South has
been stimulated to a considerable extent by the
announcement that the rate via the Pennsylva-
MIA Lines has been made exceedingly low A
recent arrangement in the running of trains
gives the Pennsylvania fast through time and
excellent service via Cincinnati, from whence its
connections trains through without change,
to principal resorts in Florida, Alabama, Lou
isiana and Georgia. For January 25th the
Pennsylvania Lines have made very low ex-
cursion rate to De Leon Springs, Florida, with
privilege to return until May 31st, inclusive.
The round trip has been placed at an extreme
ly low figure, and the inducements as concern
return limit first class service, etc., make the
offer very liberal one. and just what persons
who contemplate trip TO the South, and espe.
cially those who wish to spend the Winter in
| Florida, will find to meet their requirements in
detail. Your nearest Pennsylvania Line ticke
agent will be pleased to furnish full information
upon application.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18

The following indictments were presented by
| the grand jury last Thursday:
w. F. Johnson, for embezzelment; 8 counts.
Henry L. Bean, for carrying concealed weap-
ons.
Halsey Langdon, for concealing stolen prop
erty.
Robert G. Beatty. for giving liquor to female
under eighteen years of age for purposes of
sexual intercourse two counts.
Wallace w. Mccall, for obtaining goods un-
der false pretences and one count for obtain
ing property in same manner.
Frank Colt, Tor watering milk; six counts.
w. F. Johnson, for larceny; two indictments.
Henry L. Bean, for threatening to shoot and
wound
Halsey Langdon, for concealing stolen prop
erty.
Fred. Hewitt, for same offense; two indict-
ments.
R. G. Beatty furnished bond in S., 900 for his
appearance at Court from day to day, with H.
L. Beatty was surety.
The following report was also submitted:
To the Honorable George r. Robinson, Judge of
Ohio:
The Grand Jurors of the Court of Common
Pleas of said County beg leave to report that
they have been in session four days, and here
with return the Court the indictments presented
by said Jury. We have carefully examined into
all such matters have legitimately come to
our notice, having examined over S witnesses,
covering over 10 cases and presented TO hills
and ignored cases considered by US. The
business has been transacted in as expeditions
manner as possible.
During our session we have visited the Coun-
ty Jail. and made complete examination there
of and find that the rules prescribed by the
Court for the care thereof, and the government
of its inmates. have been carried out and prop
erly enforced.
Respectfully submitted,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18

o. D. Pryor died at his home on Vine Street
at 8:15 o'clock this morning. after months
sickness with typhoid malaria, aged SO years.
In the death of Mr.. Pryor. community loses
a most estimable man. Few possessed in a
larger degree the elements of character, which
ennoble and dignity, than did the one of COM
parative young wears who has just passed from
among us. An expression of universal sorrow,
and sympathy for his bereaved family, is heard
on apprisaI of his death.
The funeral will be held from the home at 2
p. m. next Sunday.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18
Marriage Licenses.

Luther Lee johnson and Amy E. Upham. Gar
Howard FL. Huston and Clara Davis. Palmyra.
Erastus Edick and Edna Price, Mantua.
William Kitchen and Lulu Loudenburg. Hiram
Frank Keller and Frances Walter. Suffleld.
Ernest Hazen and Ivie 1. White. Kent.
Oliver Essig and Mary Franklin. Brimfeld.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18
r..p, FIRE! FIRE!
Insurance a Specially.

Ho! Good people of Portage Co.
Do YOU want Reliable Insurance !?
Then go to e. M. WALLER, who
has Just bought the M. A. King Fire
Insurance Agency-the largest in the
Co.-and is now giving his entire time
to the Insurance busisess.
Reasonable rates and honest dealing
is the motto
OFFICE over N. Converse & Sons
Dry Goods Store, Ravenna, Ohio.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18

THE H. NJ. BRAINERD Co.. of Cleveland, O..
desire to state that they have placed the agency
for the celebrated j. 6 c. Fischer Pianos with
Mr.. I. F. Thompson, at Ravenna, o. Anyone
wishing strictly first class piano will do well
to consult Mr.. Thompson before purchasing
THE II. Nj. BRAINERD Co
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18
New cases i'm Conn m ON Plea.

Lodema E. Sherwood VS. Edw ard M. SherWo cd
Divorce. Adultery.
The G. E. Gehring Brewery VS. George Hiider-
hoof. Money only.
Amelia Garfield VS. Julia R. Towns and L. j.
Towns. Money only.
In the matter of allowance of James Jones
Sheriff of Portage Co. during the year 1892. fol
allowance of fees in criminal cases under section
1921 of Revised Statutes. Petition filed. and al
lowance for $252.35.
Brewster Brothers VS. John Martin ct ais
Money and foreclosure.
f. N. Barber. administrator. VS. Ida Ballard ef
ais. Petition. precipe and affidavit for service
| for publication filed. For construction of will.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18

Speaking OF roads, brings to mind the petition
now on file with the County Commissioners.
from Kent, asking for the right of way along
certain County roads on which to build a street
car line, connecting that town with Lakes Brady
and Sandy. 1t Is the manifest duty of the Com
missioners TO require ample security that such
road will be constructed at an early date, by
the petitioners, before granting the franchise.
Such road would greatly benefit not only Kent
and the two Lake Resorts, but goodly portion
of the County as well, and no hesitancy should
be had in granting the privilege to bona fde
parties; but great care should be taken to as
certain the actual intentions of any and all such
petitioners, and not give away valuable right
for purposes of speculation merely. The Com
missioners will do well to think twice before
acting once in this matter, and make no conces'
sions without legal certainty of the road being
built within a reasonable time. If grant is
made, it should be condit oned upon the early
completion and operation of the road, or no
| made at all.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18

can save you all risk and cost of remitting
money for your papers and magazines. Stop at
Ravenna News Depot. in Waller Bros store.
12l0-tf D. n. GARDNER.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18

One of the fruits Of these thought nurseries
is the increasing demand among farmers for
good roads. 1t has been work of education,
but there are few farmers in Portage County
now who do not wish for better roads, at least,
while very considerable portion of their num-
Der see not only the desirability but the neces-
sity, of solid road beds the year around.
little study in economics and little considera-
ton of PERSONAL comfort opened the way for
the development of this rational idea, until now
he who oks no further than the awful cost
of such roads, is laughed at by his more intel
| ligent neighbors, who have learned to view the
subject in its true light.
The agitation has produced practical results
in Hiram township, where splendid macada-
mized road has been constructed, the first iu
the County. What change in the popular
view of such things over 10 years agol Hiram
has done the one thing necessary-cast the frs
die, and given the County an object lesson.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18

Fine and Medium priced Carriages at low
down prices; also Spring and Road Wagons
carts. &c. L. +. THOMPSON.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18

A Five Years Warranty with every Fischer
Piano. Parties interested would do well to
examine. T.F THOMPSON.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18
MARRIED.

January 14th, 1898. by Rev. Andrew Wilson.
at his residence, Erastus Ediek, of Bainbridge.
and Miss Edna Price, of Mantua.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18

Milburn and studebaker Wagons also, cheap.
er ones, at T. T. THoMPsON's.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18

Among the names mentioned for the CARROTS
vile postoffice is that of the former incumbent,
Edmund Knapp. He was an excellent servant
of the people, and no better choice could be
made again by the citizens of our enterprising
neighbor on the northeast.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18

Another index of advancement is the interest
taken by our farmers in what may be termed
organized fraternity. The late Farmers Insti
tute was an interesting example. The onward
trend is very appreciable at each of these ses-
sions. When the mass of the soil toilers begin
to awaken to the grandeur and majesty of true
agriculture, the days of the unenlightened
"clodhopper" are numbered with few figures
and SMALL
Portage county farmers are keeping pace
with their brethren the land over, and are inau-
gurating one of those great but buiet movement is
that have elevated classes and whole nations all
along the historic line. 1t needs but sligh
survey of the field to realize the good work go
ing on. Dull indeed is he who cannot to SO me
/ small degree, at least, understand the signih
cance of the Grange, the Farmers Institute
and the many minor local organizations of hus
bandry. Every farmer in the County shoule
| identify himself with the onward movement.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18
Low Excursion Rate TO F1s rida
via Erie RAILWAY

January 18th The Erie Railway will sell Ex-
cursion Tickets to DeLeon. Florida Geo miles
south of Jacksonville). at not to exceed One
Fare for Round Trip. Tickets good for return
until M ay 31st. A splendid chance to visit Flor
ida during Winter and Spring. at low rates.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18
Town and County TGrrGStrialiSms,

Whoever has watched even with Indifferent
accuracy, the course of events in Portage Coun-
ty for the past few years. is conscious of certain
portending changes that point to a new and
better era.
That the world is growing better and WISER
if a truism, is pleasing one. and it may be that
to speak of our own progress is but to mention
a self-evident fact of general cognizance and
appreciation, but it is certainly gratifying sub
ject to talk about, and will no doubt excuse, if
not justify a little OF this peculiar sin of the
pencil.
In the first place, the observer must have
taken note of gradual change, the country
over in the political habits of its people. This
indeed, with religious sentiment, is generally
among the last places to look for advancement
and in the light of general progressive civiliza-
ton, is tardy innovation. But considered
with reference to some of the later ideas, it is
of earlier origin. and has been developing with
increasing rapidity. until it requires no proPh-
cts eye 10 look forward to early date when
the reign of party dominion shall have utterly
ceased in old Portage. 1t is a long road that
knows no turning, and the worship of idols
ceases sooner or later. Political, as well as
other Dark Ages, have their end. and while we
have witnessed no sudden revolution, the leaven
of free thought and independent citizenship has
given the people two Democratic Prosecutors
within decade, and repeatedly divided the
voters between the candidates of the two parties
with almost equal honors. Many Republican
official has of late years reached his goal by the
slenderest kind of Margin and awaited with
trembling uncertainty the official count. The
torch bearers are becoming more numerous
every year. Future aspirants to political dis
tlnction in Portage County must not only stand
on correct principles. but must possess personal
character and qualification fit for the dignity
and requirements of the office sought for.
The people of Portage County are its sover-
egns, and the clack and clatter of political bun
comb will seal the doom of the party or candi-
date indulging in such effete absurdities.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18
T Or SALE

HOUSE and One Acre of Land. on Washing
ton Street next east of the Ravenna Shoe
Factory. House has good rooms. good water
and is in good repair. Will be sold on easy
terms. Apply on premises
1869 FRANK JACKSON
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18

All the A g ricultural Society meeting held last
Saturday afternoon at the Commissioners room
the following directors were chosen for two
ye2rs: &C Gardner, Freedom VIM Brockett
Randolph; W Wesley Hubbard Deerfeld; Barney
Wise, suffield; c. r. Doolittle Streetsbor oro; A
Nighman. Aurora; Nj G. Spencer. Windham
township; VIM Bergin, Franklin; James a.
Ray. Rootstown; w allace Ripple. Atwater; H
e. Sheldon, Windham village. The board will
meet Saturday. January 49, for the purpose of
electing officers. appointing committees and
transacting other business.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18
Court of Common Pleas.

R L. WEBER, Foreman.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18

Arrangements have been completed for a Sc
ries of union temperance meetings to be hell
in the Opera House on Sunday evenings. Som
of the meetings will be addressed by speaker
brought in from abroad others by local talent
They will be under the auspices of the churches
and directed by the pastors working together
The first will be held on Sunday evening. Jan
2eth. TO be followed by others at intervals c
about a month.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18

DR., C. S. Leonard returned from Cadillac
Mich Thursday night. where he has been in
attendance at the bedside of his daughter, Mrs.
Marie Beaver, for nearly two months.
For many weary, anxious weeks her life trern-
bled in the balance, and even now, although
the critical point has been passed. it will require
great care and prolonged nursing to see hel
entirely safe through her distressing sickness
Mrs. Leonard will remain until the patient is
able to return to Ravenna with her.
LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS remaining in
the Post Office at Ravenna, o., Jan. IS, 1893