The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-01-11
HIRAM.


The holidays were observed after the usual
style or custom. There was the usual vacat ation
by those accustomed to that luxury the family
visits given and received: a Christmas tree at
Mrs. Murray's. at which several of her neigh
bors availed themselves of the opportunity to
distribute and receive many presents, some of
which were very valuable. The Sunday
School classes gave very fine entertainment
and were rewarded by the encores of an appre
ciative audience. and generous supply of pop
corn and candy.
The doughnut and coffee social, Tuescay eve
ming, was largely attended. and the very pleas
ant visit was well seasoned with choice music
and several recitations. That such socials
ought to be more frequent was the general ex-
preston and sentiment of those present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Almon Russell and daughter
Jessie gave most elegant entertainment New
Years eve. to several of their many friends. 1t
was an occasion most happily enjoyed and long
to be remembered.
The Winter term of College opened last week
Tuesday, with $50 students in attendance. show
ing steady and healthy increase in attendance
| and in influence and character
The fine sleighing brings out the .coasting
| fiend in all his glory and insolence. At one
time last Saturday evening there were 81 young g
gents and ludies coasting on the north4ill. en-
joying the exhiliarating sport. Over some por
tons of the route the speed is at the rate OF 100
| miles an hour. Thus Tar. luckily. no accidents
have happened.
| Mrs. Reno entertained the officers OF the
| 81, q. A. last Saturday evening. Tie occasion
| being the birthday of her nephew, Ohm Wood
There came very near being o desecration of
the Sabbath, SO reluctant was the party to dis
perse.
Mrs. Barclay, assisted by Mrs. s. E. Young
and Mrs. Jason Streator. gave rece ption at
the '' Ladies Hall" Monday. from to 5p m
1t is reported as having been very brilliant
affair,
Ex PresidentHinsdaler received most hearty
greeting last Saturday evening by alarge audi
ence. gathered on short notice, to listen to an
account of his European travels-which one dis
course was of more practical value, and fal
moreIinterest, than a whole course of popular
lectures from the " Bureau Sunday morning
he occupied the pulpit. In the evening he gave
q scholarly lecture, THE Country of Luther =
Monday morning he .lectured in the Chapel or
= The Politics Of France and in the evening
his lecture was ON 1.-THE recent z parliamentary
Election in England Mr.. Hinsdale is an ex
cellent historian, a close observer. profound
thin ker and a fris he'd scholar. and it follows
that what he has to say on the subjects treated
interesting and of great value. Happy is ths
community so richly and generously favored
with his reliable literary lore as this communi'
ty has been. We are pleased to note that he II
in much better health than when here just be-
fore he departed for Europe. He and Mrs
Hinsdale left Tuesday morning for Michigan
1t is reported as q fact that. at the last cleo
tion, in one precinct in this county. ballot wa
cast with the mark in tho circle at the head o
the Republican ticket. but under The designa
tion for Auditor, the name of Frank Squire wa
written, but Goodsell's name was not crossed
neither was there cross opposite Squire
name There can be no question but that th
voter intended to vote for Squire. or he woult
not have written his name on the ballot, but th'
ballot was counted for Goodsell, thereby caus.
ing his election. contrary to the will of thu
voter For The credit of some precinct in tn
county it is hoped hereport is not true
The syndicate formed by the republican lead
ers of Kentl and Garrettsville to down the re
publ cans of Ravenna a, bids fair to come to al
untimely end in the near future. 1t is hintet
that the republicans Of Mantua are in the syn
dicate, and that they are restless and may refus
| to draw at the crack of the whip. By the way
a leading Garrettsville republican was hear'
to re ark, after hearing the election news. tina
| the farmers are such numbheads that the.
cam It learn anything. anyway" That fellow
has his eye on a county otfce-yea. he has botl
eyes on it," b.