The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-05-24

This community was saddened, though not
surprised. on learning of the decease of VIM
W. Stevens, Friday morning. the 12th inst.
About year and half ago he suffered se-
we're shock Of paralysis, from which he never
fully recovered. and few day prior to his de-
cease other complications set in which bafied
the best medical skill. and ended an honorable
life, at the age oil nearly seventy-two years.
He had been a resident of this township ior
over sixty years. and by his gentlemanly de-
meanor toward all people. by his conservative
bat sound views ON all questions. by his firm
adherence 10 what he considered right and just
by his fair ana honola bic dealings with all men,
by his industry. public spirit. and uniform
kindness. MD won the merited esteem and ad-
miration of all favored with his acquaintance
He was well informed on current topics and
took lively interest in agriculture and politics
being democrat because much reading, care
full thought aLu love OF right and Justice made
him so. His religious views were his own, and
he chose to enter the great perhaps on his own
merits. with the consciousness of well spent
life and knowledge of duties done to the best
of his abilities, rather than on professed be
lief in dogmas and creeds. ana the merits of
another. OF the various public trusts commit.
ted to his care, he rendered an account chal-
lenging the most rigid and searching criticism.
But above all he made his own home pleasant
and happy. The large concourse Of people at
tending the eobsequies Sunday. the 18th, the rich
profusion of flowers, and the eloquent dis
course of Prof. Pierson. all told the excel
lence Of the departed. and the appreciation of
the pubic loss. Would that the world was
blessed with more like cur departed friend.
Not surprised were We to learn of the decease
of Grandma Diehl. aged IS years, whose kindly
form. bent with age, was familiar figure in our
midst for many years. OF most lively, kindly
disposition, yet she sought seclusion, the more
to think of herself, but much enjoyed visit or
q call. especially from the young. Her little
garden ofvegetables and her many flowers were
admired by nei2hbor and strangers as we'll as
by herself.
Last Monday the Democratic patrons of the
Postofice at this place held an election for Post
Master, which resulted. 2 for &. Yonng, Demo-
Grat, u tor Henry Whitney Democrat, and ID
for Ida NJ. Everard Republican. The winning
candidate would have received msjority in
stead of plurality. had it not been for doubtful
votes. The two democrats sos called-who
championed the republican candidate. did not
make favorable impression. nor friends, by
their offensive language to the committee and
judges, and their attempts to bulldozs. We are
and judges was not disturbed. and they did not
reply or retalIate. but kept right on in the dis
charge of their duties in such manner as to
challenge the admiration of all fair minded
people. treating all courteously and respect
fully. To those who so zealously seek the ap
pointment OF a republican P, NJ. under a demo
cratic administration, we commend the follow
ing editorial from the Garrettsville journal, the
editor of which well understands the circum-
stances, as well as the motives of certain men:
by a clear majority Of Democratic votes of
Hiram. Mr.. Clinton Young has been elected
postmaster, and will hold the Office four years
after receiving his appointment No man has
done more for his party in Hiram than Mr.
Young"
The College base ball team went to Akron
monday to play the Buchtel team. which result
ed II for Buchtel and 90 for Hiram. The pitcher
of the Hiram club became disabled in the first
inning, which was the cause.
Tuesday evening Prof Davenport gave an
entertainment in the Chapel, personating diff
ferent characters, and ventriloquism. which
was well received. and everybody got value re-
ceived for their dime
Wednesday evening. an enjoyable Social was
held at the College, at which many. old and
young. whiled away happy hours. mark king
pleasant milestone along life's rugged way.
Thursday evening the Juniors banqueted the
Seniors at Mrs. Murray's. A caterer from
Cleveland served the eatables and the guests
furnished the reason and flow of soul" 1t
was the customary banquet.
Friday was Freshman's Day, on which occa
sion there is generally conflict in which that
class has to defend its banner, as well as its
honor. But on this occasion the conflict, was
avoided, for the class hoated its banner from
the apex Of the College tower-a most hazard
GUS undertaking-during the early hours of the
morning, while all else was aslee" The early