The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-04
RANDOLPH.

Mr.. ard Mrs. Rufus Werstler and soA Arthur
spent Christmas in Salem.
The Dorcas Society met at Mrs. Earnest Hon
eywells last Thursday. They meet at Mrs.
Russell Loomis' the last Saturday in this month
George Airhart. wife and little daughter have
returned from their western trip.
Homer France and wife are boarding at Ak
ION, and expect to move there soon.
Harry Meriman came down from Cleveland to
spend New Tears with the old folks at home
Miss Mary Ausphal will soon go to Ravenna
where she has accepted position in The F.
Loudin Shoe Factory.
The little son Of c. e. .Dellenbarger who fell
and hurt bis knee some time ago is getting
along nicely, although it will be some time be-
fore he can walk. He is very patient little
fellow.
Mrs Della Bassett's health is quite poor this
Wiuter.
We saw the pleasant faces of our friends DR..
C, S. Hiddleson and wife. at the entertainment
the other evening
We were reminded the other evening. at the
NJ. E. Christmas doings, Of familiar phrase,
"You will pass in a crowd. if well pushed" 1t
proved true that evening, for one had to be we'll
pushed if he got inside the door. 1t takes
cheek to get through this world. was a remark
thatwa often heard.
The Christmas EntertaiDmentlas ednesday
evening was success. W While your correspond
ent was not there when it commenced, we got
there in time to hear a very fine recitation by
Miss file Maxwell. one of New Baltimore's
fayoriits. Miss Il Maxwell evidently knew how
to handle such piece. for it was splendid.
Mr.. Frank Jones, as Santa Claus and Miss
Ladd as Mrs. Santa Claus acted well the parts.
Mr., Claude Fcnton is a fine musician. and we
are always pleased to hear him sing. We
did not learn the name of the young man who
played the horn, but his playing was good. Os
car Delenbarger and MIR. YouDgman played
some fine pieces on the guitar. MIR. Frank Z rice
in Dutch character. undertook to tell the little
folks about Santa Claus. was quite amusing,
and by the way judging from a conversation
we had with one of his scholars, Frank is well
liked as a school teacher, He teaches at what
is called Brockett's Corners. 1t must have taken
q great deal of time and patience to teach each
one their part and all SO perfectly. The ladies
and gentlemen of the Nj. Z. Church are to be
complimented on the success cf their entertain
ment,
Miss Edna Glass has put bells on her hack so
that her many patrons along the road Can tell
when she is coming. nd ever mindful of the
comfort OF her passengers. she has placed an
oil stove under the seat, SO that they can ride
with warm feet.
Miss Maude Perkins is very low, and it is
though ht cannot live long.
Bert Stewart came home from Dakota TO spend
Christmas and New Years with his wife and
little daughter. He is visiting his father-in-
law, Mr.. Lon White,
The railroad is surely coming-they say. 1t
will go about mile north of the Center. and
right through the farm of Miles Bassett. who
last summer finished fine bank barn. said to
be directly in the path of the iron horse. Emory
thinks now, on account of the railroad. he will
get o chance to sell that corner lot.
Eddie Tibballs is working in Rootstown for
H. T. Hudson.
Miss Jessie Shick is on the sick list
A great many enjoyed the snow last week,
judging from the number of sleighs that were
out.