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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-06-28
ChiIdren,s Dav at Oakwooa

The large attendance of bright faced little folks
at Oakwood last Sunday attested the interest and
pleasure taken in Childrens Day at the Chapel
Sunday School by the ones for whose benefit and
honor the beautiful custom was Instituted. The
exercises were of exceptional merit and appro-
priateness. expressing well the sentiment of the
occasion. Miss Maud Slaughter contributed
number of violin solos that added much to the
enjoyment of the hour. A class song by two
little girls was very pleasingly rendered, while
the reeitations by Clara franklin, Emily Ernst.
Emily Hara. Helen Gilman. Matte Smith, and
George Dunifer. were of more than ordinary in
terest. Messrs. Mills and Miss Agnes Mills sang
q trio. Misses Mills and Storkel duet, and
d attic Smith solo. that were enjoyed by all.
The services were concluded by short but
entertaining and useful talk from Rev. II, D.
Staufer. pastor of the NJ. E. Church.
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1 T. siddall has been going around with the
aid Of crutcbes for the past week, by reason Of
injuries received while running his lawn
mower near the sidewalk on tne lawn in front
Of his residence. While thus engaged he made
sudden side step. occasioned by lurch of the
mower. and stepped on large spike driven
through an upturned plank which had been
taken up from cross walk belonging to the
city and carelessly left by the side of the lawn,
with lot of ugly spikes sticking up. The huge
nail penetrated his foot and inflicted very
painful and what might easily have been dam
gerous wound. His foot is still very lame and
sore and it will be some time ere he is able to
step on it. Such careIessness on the part of the
towns employesis what occasions corporation
damage suits
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!. Buy the Best, and Enjoy Living!
Furry & Seymour.


On the 27th OF last month two young men
came to Ravenna from Youngstown. and put up
at the Miller House, where they engaged rooms
and board for two weeks They Immediately
commenced making delivery ito subscribers of
book entitled History of Forestry" pub
| lished by H, Ii Hardesty. well known Toledo
| house. They had large territory to cover, but
| worked rapidly and Systematically, and made
excellent progress with their business. The
oil der of the two is F. M Dodge. man of per-
haps "a or 35 years of age. with vile and one
| or two children in Toledo. His companion bore
the name of Chambers. is unm arried. and came
from Indiana. After going to Lake Brady to
make delivery, they returned 10 Ravenna and
the next morning. Saturday, June 3rd. started
out to fill the orders OF several Charlestown
subscribers, their route taking tn EN- in the vi
cinity of what is. or was, known as " Daubers
swimmery % on the Little Mahoning. This is
the last ever seen of them here. AS the days
went by their employer, not hearing fr ON them
wrote a letter of inq uiry to Mr.. Miller, who at
once acquainted him with the facts Becoming
more anxious. Mr.. Hardesty finally came to
Ravenna to look into the matter himself The
accounts of the young men were found to be all
straight 81 20 being ali that was due the firm.
and this accounted for satisfactorily. The sub
scription list for Ravenna and vicinity is the
only other thing missing, an3 that they had
with them. On the day of their arrival in Ra
VIENNA they made remittance of $3.50. and at
the time ofltheir disappearance they had very
small amount of money with them. In their
room was found valise packed with clothing,
and at the Erie there are $500 worth of books
awaiting shipment to Akron. taken there under
the direction of the young men. that city being
the next point on their route. Thus it will be
seen that they have not absconded or embezzled
any of their employers funds.
Mr.. Hardesty spoke in the highest terms of
both young men, particularly of Dodge. who has
been in his employ for the past three years, and
whom he considered one Of the most honorable,
trustworthy men in his service, thoroughly ca
pable and always honest. The other man was
comparatively new with the house, but had
proven himself valuable, Straightforward
employe, in whom the utmost confluence was
placed Their board bill was paid by Mr. Har~
desty, who returned to Toledo greatly troubled
over the mysterious Disappearance of the two
men. who he fears have been foully dealt with
Inquiry at the places in CharlestoWn where |
they were to have delivered books showed that |
they had not been there. and no one in that
neighboihood remem bers to have seen any per. |
sons answering to their description. The last
time they were seen together while engaged in |
theis work was at Brady Lake. A thorough |
search will be made and the mystery solved If |
possible.
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The following local advertisement. taken from
the Painesville Advertiser will be of interest to
our citizens. There is File Factory in Paines-
vile. which fact will readily explain why the
ad. was placed in Painesville paper:
The Arcade File Works. of Anderson. Indi-
file cutters. patchers and hardeners can obtain
steady employment of them"
In connection with this. it may be of further
interest to state that the Ravenna Box Factory
is having very handsome trade with the Paines-
vile concern. to which many consignments have
been shipped. But had the Arcade people To-
Gated here. as they intended. several thousand
boxes per day would have been made for them
alone. right here. giving employment to at least
20 hands. - ~
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To the Mountain land ocean He,
sorts via PennsYlvania Lines.

To the Mountain land ocean He,
sorts via Pennsy1vania Lines.
The advantages peculiar to the Pennsylvania
Lines make them the desirable thoroughfares
to Bedford Springs, Altoona. Ebensburg, or any
of the delightful summer havens in the cool Al.
legheny Mountains. BY no other route can
Cresson, the ideal retreat on the crest Of that
romantic mountain range be reached, as the
Pennsyl lvania is the only line direct ito 1t. and
the only one leading past the Pack Saddle and
Allegrippus, around the famous Horse Shoe
Curve and along the Blue Juniata, the richest
of Americas scenic gems: For reaching At.
tantic City, Cape May. Ocean Grove. Elberon,
Ocean Beach. Berkeley. Newport. Nsrragansett
Pier. Martha's Vineyard. Nantucket. or any Of
the numerous watering places that dot the At
lsntic seaboard from the Carolinas to Maint'
these lines are particularly desirable. For a
trip to the Adirondacks. the Catskills, and re-
| sorts in Northeastern New York, Connecticut
| Rhode Island, Massachusetts. Vermont. New
Hampshire and Maine. exceptional facilities
| for delightful journey are offered passengers
via this direct route For detailed information
please apply to your nearest Pennsylvania Line
ticket or address F. Van Dusen. Chief Ass'
| Gen Passenger Agent. Pittsburgh. Pa. 9l-6.
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The Annual Meeting of 1.-THE Universalis
Church was held Mon day evening. The reports
of officers and committees were encouraging
and hopeful. The building debt has all beer
paid. and except what is due on salary of the
pastor and on the organ. the Church is out o.
debt. Its history for sixteen years. has beer
one of earnest effort and substantial victory
and it will enter upon its seventeenth year will
large opportunities and encouraging prospects
The following officers were elected: President
L. A. Olin; Vice President. j. W Jordan; Sec.
Mrs. L. A. Parsons; Treas. j. c. Yeend Trus.
tees. Edward Knapp. E. NJ. Waller and P. L
Kingi Ushers. j. A. Mooney. e. C.Allen. Chas
Knapp and j. c. Yeend. Regular Sunday eve
ming services will be suspended until the las
of August. Morning services will be held Al
the usual hour.
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l.. W. Mexson. Esq. and party. returned from
the Worlds Fair Sunday night. after an alb
sence of ten days In conversation with Mr..
Maxson he stated that the Fair exceeded his
greatest conceptions and eXpecta. ions, and he
thinks no one should be guilty of neglecting any
reasonable opportunity of attending the Expo
sition. He considers it in the light of duty
for every intelligent. progressive American to
spare no effort to enable himself to see the won
derful exhibit. But TO really see the Fair SO as
to enjoy and remember it in detail, would re-
| quire seasons residence at the White City,
and for this reason the average visitor with but
ordinary means will be ready toleave at or even
| before the expiration of the ten days He gets
a general view of the exhibits and a very good
idea of the great ensemble, and to prolong his
stay simply for a few days would be only tc
subject himself to tiresome repetition of wha
he had already been over. Ten days is ample
time for a comprehensive summary of tht
varied sights. while nothing short OF staying
to the end'' would suffice TOR the visitor inten
on seeing all to be seen. This is the reason ST
many return day or two in advance of tn
date fixed upon when they leave for the Fair.
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For the best S cent Prints you ever saw, go TO
CoNvERsEs'. fsts s
There was a good crowd at the Opening. at
Sandy Lake Thursday evening, excellent music
and splendid supper '.' ''t - fA'.=is+
Miss Maria Wing has resigned her position as
teacher In the Ravenna Schools, and is visiting
her sister. Mrs D. N. Furry. at Hiattville. Kas
She expects to locate at Colorado Springs
Nice Shirt Waists for Ladies and Boys, cheap
at CoNvERsES'.
This morning about 80 horse and buck
board belonging to Capt. Allcook met with
grief, on Freedom st. The animal was left
standing unhitched and ran away, badly wreck
ing the vehicle and injuring himself quite Sc
verely. ,f.sz.
j. j.. W oodward. formerly of this city, has at
last been captured in Chicago, and will now
have to stand trial in CleYeland for forgery and
obtaining money on false pretenses, unless he
breaks jail again, as he did three years ago
The young man overestimated his cunning,
DR.. C. S. Leonard left for Cadillac, Mich,
expecting to be absent two weeks visiting his
daughter. Mrs. Harry Beaver. in that place.
He will be joined by DR.. Scott, of Cleveland
with whom he will combine professional labor
and piscatorial pleasures, the major part of his
sojourn in Cadillac.
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In early June q tramp happened along at the
residence of Richard Baldwin. an Atwater farm
er, and making application for work. was accom-
modated by Mr.. Baldwin in whose employ he
continued up to last Thursday. That day his
employer gave him $500. and brought him to
Ravenna. in compliance with a statement made
by the fellow, that he wished to do some trading
here, Mr.. Baldwin took him to clothing house
and directed the proprietors to let him have
whatever clothes he wanted. and also directed
him where to go to get his shoes repaired. This
was the last he saw of him. !ar 7s,s7
Sometime in the late evening the gang of Ital-
ians who live in P. & W. box car sidetracked
| at this station, were approached by stranger.
who offered to sell them some shoes at very cheap
figures. The Dagos bought two pairs of the foot
gear. and wanted more. He told them to wait a
few minutes. and he would return with the arti-
cles desired. In short time he reappeared with
| several additional pairs and was arguing with
them over the price. when the swarthy skinned
crowd suddenly developed suspicion of the
vender of Shoes and resolved to hold him for a
thief. In moment they had him locked in a
| box car. while some of their number went for a
| policeman. It was soon discovered that the
Loudin Shoe Factory had been burglarized. and
several pairs of shoes stolen. Entrance had been
made by smashing in couple of window lights
4 in the part of the building. adjacent from the
Office A Mr.. Root-an employe of the Co.-was
sleeping in the factory at the time but was not
awakened by the crash of the breaking glass.
| Further investigation showed that the shoes
purchased by the sojournors from Italy. as well
as the second lot brought to them, had been taken
from the factory. If any further proof was want
ed to locate the thief. two odd shoes. one Con-
gress, and the other a lace. were worn by the
prisoner when arrested. In the face of this array
of evidence, the young man said to the officer
IF you want to know. I broke into the factory
and the d-d fools gave me away. 1t means an
other term in the penitentiary."
He was brought before Justice Beatty the next
morning where ne said his name was John Day
and that he came to Atwater from Pittsburgh
but had no regular home He confessed to thu
burglary and theft. and said he was drunk wher
J he committed the deed. He was remanded t
all. in default of 500 bail.
When he hired out to Mr.. Baldwin. he said hi
name was James Welsh. and that his home wa
in Hamilton. o. Mr.. Baldwin said he was al
excellent hand to work-sober. steady. and in
dustrious-and that he could not ask for bette
hand.
Fortunately for his employer. he purchased N
clothing on his account. while in town.
The young man seemed greatly detected owe
: his predicament, and apparently repented hi
foolish action, which will certainly land him i
the penitentiary. He says he has very dir
! recollection of the deed. being so much unde
= | the influence of whisky at the time. A half pin
a whisky bottle was found on his person, whie
would seem to confirm the latter part of th
u statement, at least.
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[FrOm the Pittsburgh Christian Advocate o
F. June 92nd. 1893
A Timely Hint,

ioung pastors and laymen will do well to
avoid lie insurance agents who follow our Con.
ferences like harpies. and work from parson.
ages through our congregations. displaying the
lists of pastors insured, and recommendations
from kindly disposed Christians There is inst
complaint of officials making merchandise of
their relatioa to our church. using promises
Wnolly unauthorized. and even repudiated, by
tne company, to the injury of ministers and
the reproach of the Christian name In every
community responsible agents. who represent
SOLID companies, men of honesty and honor.
whose business Integrity is without stain can
be consulted Their faces may not be as famil
lar In the parsonages. or be oficious at Confer
ences yet they will not prey upon ministers or
laymen for gain.' Try the local agent. r
Chardon, Ohio
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The Great Battle of mis- ssfOnary
RIDGE

Buckley Post, of Akron, and Canton Post of
Canton. have completed arrangements for a
Sham Battle. at the Fair Grounds af Canton, at
p. m. July 4th, In the forenoon there will g
grand civic and military parade through the
streets of the city. terminating at the Fair
Grounds. where dinner will be served by the
Woman's Relief Corps and Ladies Aid Society,
and at 2 O'Clock the great sham battle will be
fought. with Buckley Post representing the
Confe derate. and Canton Post the Union, forces.
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WORLDS Fair Excursions to Chtca.
go via the Best ROute-The
PennsYIVamLa Lines.

Commencing April 25th. Worlds Fair Ex-
cursion Tickets TO Chicago will be sold from
all ticket stations on the Pennsylvania Lines.
Consistent reductions in fare will be made and
sale of tickets will continue daily until Octo-
per sOth, inclusive Return coupons will be
valid until November 9Th. Any Pennsylvania
Line ticket agent will furnish details upon ap-
plication.
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The 4th of July

VIII be celebrated by the Erie Lines. by making
an excursion Rateof ONE FARE for the Round
Trip between all Stations West of land includ
ing Buffalo. Niagara Falls and Salamanca
Tickets on sale July Srd and 9TH. good return.
ing up to and including July 5th. Why moi
take advantage of this opportunity to be pstri.
otic and have good timer Swell the crowd
(which 1t is confidently expected will reach
half mlllion) at Chicago. for the 4th is to be
American Day at the Worlds Fair. For further
information write to or call on 4 the nearest
Agent of the Erie Lines
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WINDHAM.


On Wednesday evening. tJune 81. Miss Lola
L. Bevington was united in holy matrimony to
Mr.. Virgil Mills. at the home of the bride. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. s. W. Nc.
Clure.
The Alumni ofthe High School was held at J.
Nef's last Friday evening. Ice Cream and
Strawberries were served and literary exercises
interspersed. - - s1r-a- - <-gs TT - -
George Seymour has hired out to the Western
Union Telegraph Co., and will join the men in
putting up wires on their respe~ tive lines.
j. T. Wright has entered the employ of the
Alliance Paint Company as travelling salesman
W. v, Moore left Monday for Chautauqua.
Geo. 4. Harrison and family returned las
Friday from their sojourn at Winter Haven
Florida.
large number attended. Hiram College Com
mencement last Thursday, -f .--t
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Fourth of July Excursions

Agents of P. & W. Ry. will sell Excursion
tickets Monday July 8, and Tuesday. July 4,
good to return until July 5th, inclusive, to
Stations on the P. & W. Ry.,' C. A. g c. Ry.,
and b, & @. r. R. within radius of 200 miles,
at the usual fare one way. Excursion tickets
will not be sold to adults for less than 95 cents,
nor to children for less than Is cents
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Excursion Rates to Chautauqua
Excursion tickets are now on sale at al
Chautauqua Lake Points via the Erie Line
Trains 8, H. 10 and all stop at Lakewood
Excursion rate from Ravenna $5.s5. Tickets
sold daily and good for return until Oct 3Ist
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Fire works! Fire Works!
New. fresh and reliable. at cut prices. at
HOPE NOVELTY STORE.

HOPE NOV ELTY STORE,
The Western Reserve Band, of Windham,
which is playing at the Races this afternoon,
favored our citizens with a number of selections
in front of the court house, this forenoon.
The hamlet of Windham can boast of band
that can play all around the ordinary city or
ganization. and successfully compete with some
of the best Bands in Northern Ohio
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Insurance a Specialty.

Insurance a Speciality.
HoI Good people of Portage Co.
Do you want Reliable Insurance I?
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.
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OppOrtunttv for .Evervbodv

opportunity Tor Everybody
The Universalists of Northern Ohio will hold
their Annual Picnic at Silver Lake. Friday,
June 80. To ali a cordial Invitation is given
The P F.. & W. will sell excursion tickets to Guy
ahoga Falls and return for, so cents for adults,
20 cents for children between 6 and 10 years
Train leaves Ravenna at 8 40 a. m. and returns
at 4:52. At Cuyahoga Falls electric cars can be
taken for Silver Lake. at 10 cents for the round
ri
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For Sale Or Exenaugel

FARM Of 80 or go acres, near Rayenna. As
nice location as there is in the County: new
mouse OF roo ms; Oank barn. and several on e.
ounolngs; some good fruit; two good ciseerns
anu anu never tailIng springs fair fences; IS acres
slmDer VIII take mouse and lot worth 81 100
IN RaYenna. Kent or Cnagrin- FaIIA.I ~ = :
= 80, Enquire OF j. Il. BURNS, Kent.
. 1855 or ID, L. BEATTY. RaTsnna, o.
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FOR, SALE.

? House of IL rooms 2 good corner lots. Spring
and City water. all in good order. good location
in Ravenna. viii sell on following terms: $3.50.
cash; $780, per year. Will take horse and buggy
or town lot as part pay.
Price $1,000.
Farm Of As acres. ~ niles south east of Brim-
field. center.
10 acres first class oak saw timber and as good
land as there is in County. Price $50. per acre;
Terms reasonable. Abstract of title furnishe ed
with all sales. Win take lot or horse and buggy
in part pay. Js X. BURNS,
Kent. O.
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Independence Bal.

There will bea dance at the Cascade House
Nelson Ledge. Tuesday. July 4th. 1898. Dane
ing at D M, and all night. Music by Boston
& Jones singing orchestra. of Cleveland. Full
bill. s. 50. A. F. HANNAH, Prop'r.
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Marriage Licenses.

Virgil Mills and Loralie Beving on, , W indh am
James T. Cline and Maud A. White. Franklin
Harry T. Williams and Bertha L. Deming,
RoUtstown. -ttI s-u f-.. .t.-
Warren T. Hayden and Blanche R. Squire
Hiram .....,.., .,..... f.
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Time-2:34N 2: 2s7s ; Z:59114 z: q.
This afternoons races are the 2:40 Trot. in
which there are eight entries. and the 2: 40 Pace
with ten entries. The crowd is larger than
yesterday, but not what it should be. Thursday
will be the big day of the meeting. there being
three good races. on the program. Don't miss
seeing them. ~ ~
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We have manufactured a stock of first class
Berry Crates. which we offer at very reasonable
rates, COLUMBIAN NOVELTY WORKS,
Orders filed from Hope Novelty Store %
N c. FOV
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.$1.15.
MasuriG'S R. R. Paint
.HAR70S 1~oHs Dnge
opera House BLOCK.
w II, TART,
Veterinary Physician and Surgeon.
OFFICE IN STORE.
THE RACESl

The Spring Races of the Raverna Trotting
Association are being held this week. begin
ming Tuesday afternoon. The attendance yes
terday was comparatively small. but tt ose who
were present witnessed two good races The
first event was the Three Minute Class. in which
there were eight starters. At the end of the
third heat the driver of Karl KS G. Donagly,
was taken out. fined $25 for pulling his horse to
allow Justella Atwood to win. and the heat de-
clared a dead heat..' sFrank Shank was put
up behind Karl K. and won the race in three
straighi heats. The following is the summary:
3:O9 GLASS PURSE $500.
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canned Goods at Cnat
Berry crates .

have large and choice stock of Canned
Goods. which will sell at and below cost for the
next thirty days. L. c. EoKERr.
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We have good assormentof Fire Works, consisting Of
Fire Crackers Cannon Crackers Young America Sautes
Roman Candles, Serpens Sky Rockets Trianges, Pin 5.
Wheels, GrasshopPers, Snakes Nests Torpedoes Mines
Yellow Jackets Congo Fire Bugs, Paper Caps, Pistols
Cannons. Also, Chinese Lanterns, Flags, &c.
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In Sontum's New Bloc]
RaVenna.

You will still find good line of Lace Cur
tains at CoNvERsEs'. Fine Curtain Poles only
20 cents. ,as. if.sa8f assn,
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Time-2: s21l; ; 2: :s1K; .: So; ,: ssI; 2: S7h.
The 2 :S5 Trot brought out six horses. and was
a very pretty race. Emma Armstrong won
after losing the first heat to Cambria Wilkes.
The time in this race. as in the preceding one
was extraordinary for the classes: