The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-18
sHALERsvILE.

There is much sickness in our midst, as the
result of hard colds. or kind of distemper that
Is prevalent here. Mrs. B. f, Crane is no better
The little child of Bert Colt is quite sick Will
Peck has had q relapse. and is now confined to
his bed. j. L. Cooley has been confined to the
house for the past few days L. A, Hawley is
still quite sick. Mr.. and Mrs. E, B .Kimes are
both sick with hard colds; their children are
much better. George Dickinson is able to be
out. Dora Cooley is again able to attend school,
after having a severe attack OF tonsi!itis.
The Methodist people will commence series
of Revival meetings next Sabbath. at 2 O'Clock,
They will continue for several evenings.
The n. E. Sabbath School elected the follow
ing new officers last Sunday: Sup't. I. Tozer
Asst Sup't. j H. Nicodemus; Sec Clyde Walk.
er: Treas. Will Bradford: Choristsr. Warren
Nicodemus; Assistant. Mrs. F. A Barber; Or.
gsnist. Miss Ella Nicodemus: Assistant. Miss
Della Walker; Librarian. Oscar Libis; Asst,
Eugene Libis
This church received two members on proba-
ton last Sabbath.
Don't forget the New England Social. at the
residence of Elmer Hoskin, this week Thurs
day evening. for the benefit of the Disciple
Church,
The membership of the Disciple Church have
organized Society of Christian Endeavor. and
elected officers as follows: Pres. Rev. E. C.
Davis; Vive Pres, Miss Mary Collins; Sec'y.
Will j. Nichols; Treas. Miss May Eidridge;
Chm of Lookout Committee. John Fl. Way;
Chm of Social Committee. Miss Mabel Hanks
Chm of Prayer Meeting Com. :. Mrs Lucy kin
Chm of Missionary Com. Miss Bertha Way.
Rev, Andrew Wilson delivered very i'm
pressive memorial sermon on the death of sMiss
Myra Roosa. at the Disciple Church here. last
Sunday. at $3.50 p. m. There was large at
tendance of sympathising relatives and friends
who met to mingle their tears of sympathy and
affection with those of the bereaved family. A
mixed Quartet consisting of Henry Coe. Rev. E
c. Davis, Mrs Florence Barber and Miss Vivi-
an Woolcott. who, with Miss Fernia Weaver as
organist, rendered touching and beautiful Sc
lections.
Prof. Perry II, shanor. of McKeesport, Pa,
gave one of his always entertaining and in
structive lectures at the Town Hall, last Friday
evening. in che interest of the Jr o. U. a, NJ.
Of which he is an honored member. The subject
of the lecture was '' Practical Americanism,' -
and to say that he handled the subject in a mas
terly manner would be expressing it verymildly
indeed. His utterances were full to overflow
ing with sentiments of patriotism and devotion
to the free public school system, two of the car
.
les in founded. The dangers of such an influx of
foreign emigration were thoroughly discusseu
and the evils of such to our country clearly
pointed out. Love of country and devotion to
its principles the purity of the home circle, the
advantages OF the public school over every other
means for developing true and noble manhood
and won anhood, morality and temperance, un
fair means of naturalizing foreigners, were all
touched upon in a manner that clearly showed
the speaker to be master of his subject BY his
power :of Thought. logical reasoning, fluent
manner of speech. splendid oratory. pleasing
manners and gentlemanly department Prof
shanor has left with the people of shaersviile
and vicinity an enjoyable reputation. Flowing
through the whole theme of the lecture was
just enough Of humor to make a spicy season
Ing of wit. most heartily appreciated. Shaler
Council were SO well pleased with the lecture
that they have alre ady engaged their talented
Brother to 6 i've another lecture here in June.
when we can assure him another hearty well
come and the audience another rare literary
feast. PHGBE