The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-06-21
THE DEMOCRATIC PRESS
RAvENNA.:wEDNEsDAY. June 81, 'es
Yesterday was the longes. day of the year

Barnard q Harris, of GarrettsVille, are put
ting up fine sarcophagus in Barre granite. in
Maple Grove Cemetery.
There were no services at .the Congregational
Church Sunday night on account of the Pastor IS
absence at the Worlds Fair
L. H. Bean shipped a pair of fine mares to
New York City Monday. via the Erie.
Headquarters for Fireworks, at l.. c, Eckerts.
See violette. Spanish Skirt Dancer Violette
dances at each performance of Sun Bros. Show
During the regular service at the Disciple
Church Sunday. one person made confession of
the faith and one person received baptism.
Charles Smith and wife have returned to
Ravenna from Kingston, Mich. They left here
about ten years ago,
If you want to see complete stock OF all
kinds of Shirts. call at PITKIN s. MoNsEY.
Pillow Hammocks. Mexican Hammocks and
Hammock stretchers. at HOPE NOVELTY STORE.
See our Bicycle Shoes. just arrived, at
CHAPMAM's.
County Clerk A. e. seaton and wife took Erie
train Sunday evening for the Columbian Ex-
position. They will remain two weeks.
The Superintendent OF the Cemetery at Sal EN-
was here Friday looking through Maple Grove
with view to adopting some of its plans for
the establishment of the Salem Cemetery.
The best place in town for your tobacco and
cigars is at Eckert's.
Children's Day at lockwood Chapel Sunday.
June 25th. at 2: 80 p. M. standard time.
DR.. and Mrs. W. W. White, W. A. Jenkins
and wife and Miss Bartholomew. took the Erie
Monday for week at the Exposition.
Choice Confectionery at EoKERT's.
Eckert beats them all for fine Candies.
Four Sun Brothers. Americas own Equllib-
lists and Jugglers. They are absolute masters,
and will be at Ravenna Saturday, June 24th
Don't forget the date.
Don't forget the Races next week Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday. The track was
never in better condition. and there will be a
good field in each race on the program.
Anything in the line Of a carriage, Buggy,
wagon or harness, can be found at T. r
Thompson's. Look through his stock before
buying.
Call and leave your measure Ior one of those
elegant light Summer Suits made to order by
P1TKIN & MoNsEY. for $40
Choice fresh Lemons. .only 10 cents a pound.
Big yellow Bananas 20 cts. doz.. at
HOPE NOVELTY STORE
L W. Wood is prepared to transport passcn-
gers and baggage to and from the Lakes
Quick service and reasonable rates. Orders
left at Furry q Seymour's grocery W i'll receive
prompt attention
They are coming, for one day only. Sun
Bros. Great Shows. The only big show that
will visit Ravenna this season. Don't fail to
see it Saturday, June oath.
The Masodic Ledge of this city have just
closed contract for new set of furniture
which when delivered will equip them with the
best. The order. amounting to $780, has been
given to ii. M. Wright. the well known and
popular furniture dealer.
The Universaists of Northern Ohio will hold
their Annual Picnic, at Silver Lake. Friday,
June 3d. TO all cordial invitation is extended.
ANDREW WILSON,
Theodore, the six year old SON of Mr.. and Mrs
Tarr. of Day street, died last Wednesday noon
after very brief illness. The funeral was held
Friday. at O'Clock p. m. from the house.
Sun Bros. Big Shows are coming Don't for.
get the date. Saturday, June s4th. Children
admitted afternoons only for 10 cents Bring
the little ones. to see Prof Shields troupe of
performing ponies.
Remember. we sell fine Underwear worth 81 .
for rs cents. and good Balbriggan. usually sold
for rs cents for 80 cents. PITKIN MoNsEY.
Best Screen Doors. with spring hinges, knob
and hook and catch. only 81 co.
HOPE NOVELTY STORE
L H Bean and wife and Misses Thalia and
Nina Rno1 TO DnE~0 NF1
tend the National reunion of Ellis, of which
Order Mr.. Bean is q member They expec1, be
fore returning home, TO take a short trip up the
Lakes.
Rev. and Mrs 0. A. Richards left yester ~
morning for ten days visit with friends in
Malvern, Carroll county. On their way they
will stop at Canton. TO attend the State s
Conv ention. held in that city Tuesday, Wednes
day and thursday. They will make an over
land trip. G., F. W. Cronemeyer will occupy
his pulpit Sunday morning.
At9a. m Sunday last. Rev. Andrew Wilson
solemnized the m arriage of Fred Burdette
and Miss Eva q. Wolford, at the residence OF
the brides grandparents. The young couple
with their friends attended Church, then dined
at the grandparents and in the evening re-
paired to their own homo. on North Chestnut
st. They have the good wishes of hosts of
friends for their prosperity and happiness.
The Portage County Board of Charities visited
| the County Intrmary and the Jail last Thurs
day, and then held the regular Annual Meeting
A permanent organization was effected by Sc.
| lecting the old officers and committees, Mrs.
Woodbridge is President Mrs. Cone Vice Pres
| ident. and Andrew Willson Secretary. The In
| tirmary and Jail were found in excellent con-
| dition, and the managers of these institution
| are entitled to great credit.
Jennie Robinson Wagner. wife of KNAPP
Wagner. former resident of Ravenna died at
her hcme in Findlay. last week. and ber re.
/ mains were brought to Ravenna Friday for in
terment in Maple Grove. This is indeed al
| afflicted household. In the fall of1s9I the fam.
l lily made sorrowful Quincy back to the OLE
home with the form of a little daughter, stilleC
| in endless sleep, and now the wife and mother
has been called away. Rev. Andrew Wilson
oficiated at the service.
All the fruit stands and peanut roasters wer
deserted last Sunday. but Sunny iItaly'' mad
lie interesting tor themselves. at least. in tn
evening, by combination of saltatory, voca
and instrumental exhibitions suggestive of
triune mixture of Can Can. Volapuk and Mac
caroni minstrelsy. The " entertainment" wa
held in the house occupied by one Of their mum
Der. in the Durham block alley. The enchant
ing racket finally attracted officer Goodenougi
whose presence produced very sudden quiet
ing effect on the descendants of julius .Caesa
who finished their social .orgie in comparativ
silence.
Tomorrow is Commencement day at Bucht
College. The institution has departed from Il
ordinary .Commen cement exercises. At 1O:
a, M, Rev. DR.. j. Smith Dodge. of Stanfor
Conn will give an address on The Christis
Basis of our Civilization" After this DIR Con
| the President of the college, will present Il
!. diplomas. The year has been very successfu
and this College. now twenty-oae years oil
y ranks among the best in the West
For sixteen years the last Sunday in June hi