The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-07-12
D. M. CLEWELL.
RAVENNA, JULY IL, 1893.
Letter from Chicago.
CHICAGO, July 9Th, 1898.

CHICAGO, July 8th, 1893.
1t seems to that our subscribers MIGHT be as
much interested in reading about the Great Fair at this
time as to read about the many attractions that
are made frequent mention of in this particular space
Change of diet is always pleasant and supposed to be
be kind enough to give credit for GOOD ntentions
OF course we do not expect to rival in interest the
pondents who there in such force friendly and
familiar talk with constituents is our purpose.
The Fair Qike the city of Chcago) is simply won
der In fact it grows upon you each day. The build
ings, grounds the concourse of people, all impress
you remarkable in extreme The Exhibits of our
American manufacturers thrill with patriotic C17or
feel prouder ever before of our own beloved
try When contemplate that we are, as manufacturing
people, merely children as compared to the Nations of
EUROPE and that>a Of Industries are in measure
in the infancy of Development I amazed at the
wonderful progress and the beauty of own Exhibits
in all Departments
1t may not be generally known, but it is fact that
we excel IN the art of Cutting Glass. In Cutlery of
with those from the Old World The workings in Silver
Flate, both useful and ornamental of the Gorham Man
uaeturln Company are superb specimens of American
SKILL and OF nigh order of art. might go on, indef-
ntey and mention others, but this will suffice illus
trate 1Ohy am proud to be American.-Let me say
right here, that one should the opportunity Of
seeing this Grand Exposition if possible, and particularly
the 4oung PeoPe it is an object lesson for them that
Will De OF oeneht all their days So be and to
IL that the Children have fair shOU
By the way is one the pleasant features of the
Fair to me- to see many Country folks You can tell
them at glance. The frank, open, Genuine and
there is nothing, after all, like the coUt7'Y and the
next best thing the peopzeI It is the fresh blood
from the country that keeps the arteries of the Nation
full of life and Sigor God help and save the cities
the country will take care of itself
The "Oho Man" and woman. too, and for that
matter, the Girls (God bless them here in numbers
We meet familiar faces every day. The world is not
So large, after all Go where will find friends.
we are particularly fortunate in this It is good
fortune to be cared for in the hosptabe home of our old
ume TREND l. O. Baldwin, former well known resident
ff I'D ~ Rayen1aa1 way back in the ties, Mr.
people, He with myself, "laborers in the vineyard
during the years 53 to 49, in the old store of Cyrus
Jones' and others, the immediate of
K: Witter, Granville Whittlesey, Wm r. Carver and
others cannot at this moment recall All this was in
the "LoNG AGO. [ sometimes think I ENJOY the REo1
TAILS of our YOUTHFUL EsCAPADEs much as I do the
Exposition!- There like FRIENDS"
1t Is one of the CONVERSATIONS of advancing age to-
REHEARsE and the happy youthful days. when we
knew no care, and the skies were brig ght.--Mr
Bro, No 6 and 8, Market Street, manufacturing Per
Iumery Extracts They sell to the trade and do large
ana successful business They have fine exhibit in the
Manuacturers Building Section 2, Block l. Catalogue
NO. f. mention this, and LOCATE them, in the hope
that many of Portage County people will avail them
selves of this information and around to the place
and Mr.. Baldwn's beamng countenance'
once more and their old time acquaintance am
sure that you will believe me when saw that THE ~
VIII be more than glad to each and every of YOU
Although many have elapsed since he lived among
u.s. still he is The Ohio Man; ;; and he was FORTUNATE
W AOA
win (whose and gentle hospitality it is pleasure
and comfort to the stranger to enjoy) is daughter of
the late W. c. Celland, well known and remembered py
most Ravenna people former Passenger Conductor
ON the G. d P. R. r. in the days DEPARTED" He
and Henry T. Seymour, H. Y. Beebe, Alex. Melonev
and Lucius Curties the Conductors that called for
our TICKETS " in the Good Old Times"
But why write you all ths-a subject foreign to the
Great Exposition know this is " ancient history and
possibly younger subscribers will skip portion
perhaps al o. this {" valued communications" But am
Inclined to believe there older heads that will
ead 1t, and it will recall the and recolectons
ong gone by and if they made of similar stuff
is myself, perhaps it will be pleasant memory Do
7ou Know dear reader, it is OF the signs of
growing old Gust LEETLE old) when look back and
eneW and recall the things of years ago? It happy
hing it look back and feel that while we NAV
lot have done ALL the things should have done, still
we have done our BEST, rest and feel toeraby
ecWe--" But away to the Fair"
eseday who should and greet but young friend
SEARL first assistant President MIR Thatcher
Albany N W of Awards He the spot several
1onhs and naturally impart
nd his willingness and desire great
oureous and kindly will always be
cred Any of Ravenna boys will find in him friend in
eed His office is in Pavilion B, Administration Building third
with Mr. thatcher. Take the elevator ree)
uard to show you Mr. Ihatchers office and Dar you is
Before close, let thing more Don't be de-
erred from visiting the Fair by you
ind ample and good accommodations prices @
an LUNCH to your hearts content and broke You'll
ant have things brought platter for
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