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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-04

Christmas festivities for Grace Church Sunday
school were reserved for Wednesday evening.
being Holy Innocents Day. the customary date
set apart by this Church fer such purposes
The pretty little sanctuary was handsomely
trimmed in evergreen and holly, which set off
with pleasing effect the gift laden Christmas
tree in front of the chan sell which it is needless
to say. was the cynosure of the bright eyes that
sparkled from every pew. The regular Christ
mas Church service. somewhat aoridged was
used and the children sang with hearty zeal
the pretty Christmas carols selected for the oc
casion. The Rector gave a very entertaining
talk relative to Holy Innocents day, its origin
and meaning and the reasons why the child
ren's Christmas festivit ties are held on that day.
Martyrs in will but not IN deed in deed but
not in Will; in deed and will: in deed but not in
Will. % forme the basis OF his remarks The
little auditors gave rem 4rkabiY good attention
and behaved with charming gravity until the
| time came for the Illuminated rec to be reliev
ed of les pendent mysteries and then the Ii
cense given by good st Nick to his little sub
| jects precipitated hustle of whispered won
darings and happy expectations. Every child
was remembered and went home glowing with
| the pleasure of the evening. and cherishing an
afectionate gratitude for the good time af
forded.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-04

What sane. intelligent young man or woman
will choose to spend two years in an old foggv,
fogy college, to get less than one-fourth as much
real. practical. available. valuable knowledge as
can be got in Ravenna or FOstoria in so days :?
Did the Jews act foolishly or wisely. to wander
in the wilderness more than 4G years. or till all
except 2 of the 100000 who started from Egypt
perished. when they could have gone over with
in days, without losing one? Investigation
proves that 994 out of each 1,0G0 of the or
year long. foggy term students who have entered
the mercantile or business arena have. within
40 years. bankrupted. commi tied suicide.or died
in poverty; that now, not fewer than 200 weely.
10. 400 yearly failures occurring in America
among trades. &c. Young men and women,
fathers and mothers. you willing to still con-
tiDue such shocking. appalling results. by fol-
lowing in the footsteps of the millions who have
ventured and persisted. while a safe. short easy
sure path to success is before you? God moves
in a mysterious way to perform His wonders.
For further information in regard to this new
safe. tightening education, address or consul
PROF. KELLY, Ravenna. or Fostoria, Ohio.
We can accommodate LOCO students at eithe
place Upwards of 1860 have tried this new ed
ucatiop. and succeeded Why not do likewise
ALFRED KELLY, PRES.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-04
A Peoples Church Planned for
ERaVennas

There is talk. of organizing Peoples Church
here, ior the purpose of taking up the practical
religious problems relating. to. the improvement
of life in this world.
Those who have the plan in mind, believe
that the many poor and the great wage earning
class ought not to be rewarded for their toll and
deprivations here on earth merely by the prom
Use of happiness in another state of existence,
but that they are entitled to more life and hap
piness now, especially since it is their labor, SO
largely, which creates the good things and COM
forts of the world for the well-to-do who enjoy
them. A Church that will not neglect justice
and the making of this world more beautiful
and attractive FOR ALL, that will therefore take
up social problems, is the object.
While the organization is in its infancy, Sun
day lecturers may be obtained from othel
places. for one Sunday in each month. As the
movement gains strength, it may require per
manent and resident leader.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-04
animal meet,np

The Annual Meeting of the Rootstown Pro
tective Association viii be held at the Town
Hal in Rootstown. Wednesday. January 18th
1898, at 10 o'cloeh a. m. A President and Di-
rectors are to be elected ard all the members
are requested to be present.
By order of Directors
GIDEON GEYMOUB, Sec
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-04
infectious Diseases.

Cases of infectious diseases were reported to
the State Board of Health. from cities and towns
in Ohio. for the week ending Dec. % 1892. as
follows:
Diphtheria IS csses and 81 deaths: Scarlet
Fever. aS cases. deaths; Typhoid Fever. 26
cases. II deaths; whooping Cough. case:
Measles. 81 cases, death
OF this number only cases were in Portage
County.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-04
c. & p. Departures.

Dec. 2S-Miss May Stevenson. East Palestine. 0 :;
Mrs Geo. Chalfant. East Liverpool. o..
3O-Jas. Cox. Jackson, Mich; Miss Anna
Day. Canton, o.
3i-Mr and Mrs. A. B: Griffin. Cleveland :;
T. F. Thompson and wife. Hudson; Mr..
and Mrs. Fred. Goeppinger. Columbi-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-04

Daniel W. Ryan. foremanA of the bottoming
room of the Ravenna Shoe Factory, went east to
spend the holidays during the Christmas New
Year shut down of the establishment. his objec-
tive point being New York City, his home before
coming to Ravenna He returned on Monday of
this week, and is again busy overseeing the af-
fairs of his department This is the first fraction
of the item which. while requiring more words
than the concluding portion. is Of less interest
than the announcement that he was accompa-
MED by a charming young lady. who is now Mrs.
Ryan. Congratulations. and long and happy
| life to the young couple.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-04
MARRIED

On Wednesday. Dec. q, by Rev. o. A. Rich
ards. at his residene e.corner of Oak and Walnut
Sts., MIR. Floyd T. Chain and Miss Florence M.
Lodge. both of Randolph.
Also. on January l. 1898. by the same. at the
residence of the brides parents.on South Chest
nut St. Mr.. James W. Fennell and Miss Dott D.
Smith.
December %. 1892. by Rev. Andrew Willson.at
his residence. Harry Barnaby. of Atwater. and
Miss Emma Jones, of Rootstown.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-04
Marriage Lice enses.

Harry Ba naby anu Emma Jones. Rootstown,
Gustave A Shredder and Violet Brigham, Ra-
VIENNA
Robert NJ Marshall and Anna IL johnson
Mantua.
James W Felnell and Dott D Smith, Rav.j
Geo Knapp and Katie Fleis Gilman. Roots.
town.
Geo Stauffer and Bertha A Jones. Franklin
Charles Nighman and Jennie Elgin, Frank
lin,
VIM Lohrer and Rena Mahan, Hiram
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-04


The young people of Grace Church are to be
congratulated on the success of their entertain
ment at the Opera House, Friday evening. 1t
was in all respects one of the best amateur per-
formances ever given in Ravenna, the majority
of the actors showing dramatic talent and abil-
ty which might well excite the envy of many
professional
Part first on the program" Petticoat Peril
dy an amusing little one act comedy, was
satisfactorily presented by the Misses Nellie
Rumbaugh Maud Chapman and Winnie Thorn
as.
Part second, American Fascination or a
Box of Monkeys" is play brim full of fun,
abounding in laughable incidents and comical
situations, which afforded no end of merriment.
Not one. in the audience that night, who enjoys
a good, hearty laugh, went away disappointed.
Miss Jane Beatty acted the part of Sierra
| Bengaline in an easy. natural manner, making
the character assumed seem very realistic. Miss
Clara Risdon was charming & Lady Guinevere
LlandPoore, and played her part well while
second to none Miss Winifred Waite, in
the role of Mrs. Audego Jhones" Mr.. F. H
Seymour, Edward Ralston," and Mr.. P. T.
Freeman, as " Chauncey Aylethorpe," both did
some fine acting in the parts assigned them.
The Misses Lackey and Dickinson, of Akron,
rendered two selections for the piano and violin
in artistic and finished manner, which won
them unstinted applause from the many lovers
of good music present, and established their
reputation as talented musicians.
The entire entertainment was most excellent,
and reflects much credit on all who took part
The gross receipts were S85 90. $500 being
the amount netted-a quite satisfactory &C
acknowledgement of the eff rts of the young ladies
+ having the matter in charge.
During the four years of James Jones incum-
bency OF the Office of Sheriff, there were 28.
Jail commitments, for the following offences:
Misdemeanors. 4 resisting an officer. I ad
ministering poison, 81 cruelty to animals,
selling diseased meat, I intoxication, IS EN-
u bezzelment, 6; larceny, 2I; tramps, 28; bur
glary, 40; murder in second degree, 4 shoot
ing with intent to KILL I; riot 13 unlawful salt
of liquor, 20 assault and battery, 27; felon
- and perjury, 2; wife beating, s. visiting hous
n OF ill fame, II keeping house of ill fame, I
# destroying property. S cruelty to child, I
he forgery, 5 giving liquor to prisoners, 2; driv
It. ing horse without permission, 2 gambling. 2
10 10 incendiary, 8 rape and bastard, 4 libel z
furnishing illegal votes, L contempt of cour
1 insanity, 10: threatening life, 5 {: breakn
a jail, A. highway robbery, wilfully killing
ID horse, 1: defrauding hotel, L debt, 1: di
ny turbing the peace, II: carrying concealed weal
ons, I.
Ill Taken to the workhouse-men Is.
a. women, S.
penitentiary-men, IL, with Il
w. following terms of sentence: For one year,
Ter two years, 8 three years. e. seven years,
Ire life, I.
ri Taken to the Boys Industrial Home, TO-
lg- Taken to the Insane Asylum-men, IS.
an '' women, 20.
es- Number of farms appraised, 2o3.
't sold
{" " not sold.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-04

We have the Rink filled with Buggies. Road
Wagons. carts, sc. Can furnish finest job for
the money TO be found in the County. Call and
see. l. F. AaoMfsoN'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-04
Agricultural Society.

The Annual Meeting of the Portage County
Agricultural Society will be held at Citizens
Hall. Ravenna- on Saturday January 14th. 1898
at m. (The time of holding said meeting
having been changed at the last Annual Meet
ing. from the first Saturday following the first
Monday to the second Saturday in january al
which meeting Directors will be elected from
the following named Townships:
Freedom, Streetsboro. franklin,
Randolph. Aurora, Rootstown,
Deerheld Windham. Atwater.
Suffield, RaVenna
The Treasurer's Annual Report will be sub
mitted. LAFAYETTE SMITH Sec
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-04

A Five Years Warranty with every Fischer
Piano. Parties interested would do well to
examine. IF. THOMPSON,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-04
REEDS OPERA HOUSE.
S. B. Hyer'S
COlOred
Comedy Go.
3sNIGHTS-Jan. 5, and7 7.
Thursday. Friday. Saturday.
Prices-15. 25 and 35 cents.
Seats on sale at J. S. Smith & Sons.
FIRE, FIRE! FIRE!

Insurance Speciality.
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 business.
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, 1893-01-04

New Gases in Common Pleas.
Application fIei for change of name of The
United Shoe Co. to Theft. j Loudin Shoe Co.
Jacob G. Kurtz VS. A. j. Huff ct al. Equitable
relief.
In the latter of change of name of Frederick
NJ Lowrie.
tachment
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-04

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 sur
render long and successfully built mp
trade to some one desiring SUCH an eppor-
tunity in so good locality and location.
Correspondence solicited.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-04

Four styles Jump Seat Carriages.
TF. THOMPSON,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-04
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
Estate of Edwin B. Angel, Deceased.
The undersigned has been appointed and quail
fed as Administrator of the Estate of Edwin B.
Angel, late of Windnam. Portage County, Ohio,
decea ed 80
Dated this 26th day of November. A. D 1892.
H n. DONALDSON.
Attest; c. ID. INGELL, Probate Judge. 1866,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-04

The following is the total collection and appor-
tionment of the Dow Tax for six months. ending
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-04
FOR SALE.
A FIRST CLASS FARM, AT A
SACRIFICEi

14S acres, six miles north OF
Kent, near DOOlittle's Factory.
Good buildings. No waste land.
Plenty of Timber, and Run
ming Water. Will take $50 per
acre if sold in the next 80 days,
as the owner is leaving the State
Inquire of
j. r. BURNS, Kent.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-04

N, Converse thinks fortytwo years service be-
hind the counter. excepting one year. ought to
be enough for man of his age and vitality. and
desires to sell out his fourishing business Read
sod
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-04
New cases i'm Common pleas.

VIM Lohrer and Rena Mahan. Hiram.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-04

The children and grandchildren of Mrs. A. E.
judd gave her pleasant surprise last Friday.
it being her 10th birthday. Each one made her
present. and the occasion was one of much en-.
joyment.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-04

mat was an elegant dinner gotten up at the
miller House in honor of the New Year. Fifty.
SIX guests sat down to the elaborate board. which
was spread with collation. that reminded the
guests OF the good old-fashioned family feasts Of
the long ago. Landlord Miller is a menu artist
and 1t is no wonder that everybody likes to o,
tnere' and that once there. they are sure to re-.
turn to be filled from the relishing fare always
to be had at his tables
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1893-01-17
BIG TOWER AT THE FAIR.

| One to Be Built with Electric Cara and =
Spiral Ascent to the Summit.
The Worlds Columbian exposition is
to have tower which, in its way, will
be as great an attraction as the famous
Eiffel tower at the Paris exposition.
Ground has already been broken for the
structure and considerable progress has
been made on the foundation. The
tower will he located at the eastern en-
trance Of the Midway Plaisance, oppo-
site the woman's building, and will be
five hundred and sixty feet high, with q
diameter of two hundred feet. The
ascent to the summit of the curious
building win be made in cars propelled
by electricity, to be run on track
which winds about the tower eight
times In making the entire ascent. The
passengers will obtain eight different
pictures OF the exposition grounds and
buildings from varying heights, which
viii afford the best points of view on
the grounds. The grade Is calculated
at eight per cent to the mile, and aside
from the novelty of trip into the
clouds the sensation of returning thence
to earth win be as thrilling as ones first
ride down toboggan slide.
On the top of the tower is an observa-
tory, where the visitor can overlook the
magnificent white city. A brass band
and stringed orchestra will be sta
toned on the observatory floor to
furnish aerial music for the enter
tainment of the crowds ascending and
descending On the ground floor one
of the finest restaurants at the exposi-
ton will be established, and all the eels
ehrated wine houses In the world will
have booths there to display their
choicest vintages. Music will also be
provided In the restaurant. In the even
Ing Japanese lanterns. illuminated by
incandescent lights, viii be strung
all along the track from base TO sum
NIT, and the sight OF the great building
ablaxc with lights viii doubtless be one
OF the most interesting at the fair. The
foundation OF the structure viii be Of
stone and OF the strongest character, as
the weight to be borne will be tire
mendous. The tower is to be con-
structed Of iron and steel. which will be
painted light color TO make 1t attract
I've and at the same time in harmony
with the surrounding buildings
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1893-01-17
NEW INroxIcANT.
4 Species OF Mushroom which lHas the
saune Erect a. Liquor.

L Species OF Mushroom which HAS the
Same Eject as Liquor.
The inha bitants OF the northwestern
part of Asia use mus broom to pro-
mote iutoxication. It is known as the
fy- blown mushroom, and is also very
abundant in Scotland. The fungus is
gathered In the hottest part of the
year, and Is then hung up by . string
in the air to dry. Some are dry before
gathered, and these are stated to be
far more narcotic than those artificial
" preserved Usually the fungus is
rolled up like bolus, and taken with
out chewing. for, if masticated. it is
said to disorder the stomach. One large
or two small fungi produce what is
looked upon as pleasant state of in
toxication for one day. The effect is
the same as that produced on taking q
quantity of spirits or wine, except it is
DELAYED from one to two hours after the
bolus has been swallowed. At first II
produces very cheerful emotions OF the
mind, it renders some persons exceed
ingly active, and Is e stimulant to mus
cular exertion; thus. If q person affect
cd by it wishes to step over straw or
a small stick, it impels him to take .
Jump sufficient to clear low hedge or
o trunk Of tree; 1t keeps those fond
OF music perpetaally singing, and, un-
der it's influence, talkative person
can neither keep secrets nor silence,
hence it is a source of danger TO ladies
and politicians. -Horticultural Times
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1893-01-17

A man seated himself in chair in
an uptown barber-shop and ordered
one plain shave without tonic. Look
here" he said, by way OF amend
ment, 1--WE got an awfully tender face
and want you 70 be very careful with
it."
The barber promised solemnly to re-
turn it to him as whole as he found it,
and then he proceeded to strap his
razor finely. He lathered his particu-
lar customer carefully, took his ear In
his hand and with one swipe removed
beard, lather and cuticle from has.' to
chin. The patient howled with pain
and sitting bolt upright in the chair he
eyed the barber reproachfully.
What in thunder are you trying to
do?'' he demanded, angrily.
ssYou see my razor IS too sharp, apol-
ogszed the Chesterfieldian barber. ct
Is so sharp that when 1t takes hold II
Will not let go and am obliged to
play the string out = Minneapolis
Tim es
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1893-01-17
ESTABLISHED 1879
ROMANCE IN LITERATURE.
he Tried the Profession, but Twas Not q.
a Writer That He Succeeded.

de Tried the Profession, but Twas Not a.
q Writer That He Succeeded.
There is a well-known gentleman in
this oity who. when a young man at
college. fell in love with professors
daughter. OF course there is nothing
remarkable about that. Both were
young and she was beautiful The pro-
lessor was poor, but he was wise. Theirs
is nothing remarkable about that Wis
dom is often associated with poverty,
especially that sort of wisdom that
comes from books. The young man was
also poor. but he was not wise-he
wanted to marry the girl right of. And
there was nothing remarkable about
that But the poor, wise professor told
the poor, unwise young man:
go forth, go and do something !
don't care what you do. bat go and do
it. Then we'll see about the girl II
she really thinks she can't get along
| without you she won't mind waiting a
i year or two. If she Won't wait you
won't want her.
The poor, unwise young man fled the
usual demurrer, but it was promptly
overruled. Then he went forth.
Inc Hrst buABR ne ulu was logo ana
buy package of cigarettes and sit
down and think He did 30 much think
ing of this kind that he nearly star we'd
to death. Then he tried something
else and picked up two dollars week
and twenty dollars worth of self-re-
speot. But he didn't see any opening
for matrimony and tried something else.
This, too. failed Then he tried some
thing else.
The professor said he was shiftless
fellow-a rolling stone.
The daughter said he was noble
young fellow and would get there
The Eyoung man had that girl In his
eye all the time. Yet he seemed to
monkey with the great world Hestried
literature literature.
The professor said that settled it.
So did the girl.
It did settle it--for the young man,
now unwise and young no longer. grew
to fame and wealth as tbs head Of
great syndicate. makes fifteen thousand
dollars year, married the professors
daughter and hires the professor at fif
teen dollars q week to kill copy. IN. Y.
Herald
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1893-01-17

place toward you. VIII you dine with
me tonight at seven o'clock?"
The offer SO frankly made was as
frankly accepted, and the meeting be-
tween guest and granddaughter was
such as to render all explanations un-
necessary.
Franks story was q very common
one. He had found his money barely
sufficient to bring him back to New
York. and had arrived too late to re-
turn home with safety. His efforts to
obtain employment had been limited
by the fact that he had been brought
up ''to do nothing;" and, without a
trade or profession, he had been thank
full enough to drift into hotel clerk
ship until the evil days were over.
do not pretend that he was a hero,
but Rose glorifed him in her imagina-
ton into one. 1t is way women
have; and without it, l am afraid, the
world would not get carried on at all
When the war closed at last, the
Aslin mansion and estate were adver-
Used for sale at a mere nominal value
Old Mr.. Van Ransaleur brought it
quietly and gave it to Rose for her
wedding present. Frank soon after
carried the title-deeds down south, and
proud, dark woman took them with
tears of passionate Joy out of his
hands. That was Roses revenge. 1t
might have been Goals of fire to some
people, but it was not to madam. She
had still the idea that in some unex-
planned way she was the injured party
However, as the years rolled on and
the beautiful southern sisters got
habit Of coming every summer to Frank
and Rose, a more generous feeling
grew up in hearts little used to ac-
knowledge the rights of others.
Rose one morning came radiant into
her husbands room, saying:
''Frankl Frank Guess whom my let
ter is fromi''
1T looks like my mothers writing"
1T is. She says she has quite for
given us, and is coming to be godmoth-
sr to the new baby. We must certain
ly call it Papeta, after her. Amelia
E. Barr, in n Y Ledger.