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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-02-01

JAMES G. BLAINE, the great statesman, died
at his home in Washington last Friday forenoon
at II o'clock. of Brights Disease, complicated
with other ailments. He was aged 63 years.
In the death of Mr.. Blaine, the country has
lost one of its ablest statesmen, a man whose
great genius and ability ranked him among the
master minds of the age.
While he was the life and inspiration of the
Republican party, which has suffered an ire
parable loss in his death. his exalted conceptions
of political economy placed him many years in
advance of the doctrines promulgated by the
majority of its leaders. He was at heart far
more of a Democrat than Republican, and
for that reason encountered too many smaller
minds in his own party to ever be elected Pres
ident of the nation which today is yielding a
universal tribute of sorrow and affectionate, if
tardy. appreciation of his patriotic worth.
Mr.. Blame will pass into history as mental
and intellectual sovereign. whose breadth of
mind and character of thought have exalted him
to the highest pinnacle of political and literary
fame. His greatness will increase with the
years. for the spirit of such men is perpetuated
in their works.
On learning of his death, both Houses OF
Congress adjourned, as evidence of their sorrow
at the nations bereavement, and President
Harrison issued proclamation, which was a
brief sketch of the dead statesman's achieve
nents. and pays beautiful and expressive trib-
ute to his manifold qualities.
His funeral was held Monday in Washington
from the Church of the Covenant, after brief
services at the house, at II o'clock a. m.
The interment will be made in Georgetown,
near the Capital City, where son and daugh-
ter lie buried. The funeral, although private
was national in its character. many States send
ing large delegations. and many of the leading
statesmen being present.
The President directed in his proclamation
that all departments of the Executive branch
of the Government at Washington be closed
s:d that on all public buildings throughout the
United States the National flag be displayed a
half mast and that the State Department bt
draped in mourning 80 days.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-02-01
OBIT UAR Y.
LAWRENCE HARrLERoDE,


On Tuesday evening. January %, 1888. at pre-
cisely O'Clock. our late townsman. Lawrence
Hartlerode. departed this life. His death was
great surprise to most of his acquaintance.
though not altogether unexpected by his imnne-
diate friends and relatives. He had been pa
tient sufferer for many years with chronic
asthma. Since New Years Day he has been
confined to his home, but was not confined to
his bed until about five hours before his DEATH
MIR. Hartlerode was born in the south part of
Ravenna township. October sth, 1880, and was
one of the family of fourteen children of John
and Eliza Hartlerode. three of whom survive.
namely: George. of Erie. Pa. Mrs. Josephine
O'Neil, of Mead vile. Pa and Mrs. ElIz beth
McManus, of this city,
For many years he was faithful employe cf
the A. s. 6. w. Z e.. being stationed at Cory,
Pa. in which capacity he served the company
faithfully. returning to RaVenna some years $50
with his family.
He was united in marriage. at CuyahogaF Ills
in 1857, with Elizabeth Faze, who with six
children. survive. He was a member of he
Universalist Church. and regular attendants
as far as health would permit. He was kiLd
and generous in every action. faithful hus-
band, and will long be remembered as kind
father.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-02-01
RANDOLPH,

JAN. 30.-The signs are in favor of this town
having railroad. if the numerous surveys and
the CROSSWORD gossip are to be relied upon. Last
week large party of engineers and chain men
and Jewelers. were wading through the deep snow
across fields and through swamps, and over hills
and through valleys. claiming that they were
striving to find suitable route for a roadbed
between Akron and New Castle. This much
talked of and much surveyed route this time
passes about three-fourths of mile south of the
Center.
On last Thursday evening the Junior Order of
American Mechanics had an oyster supper at the
Town Hall. They report a good time, but not a
very large crowd.
On Friday evening Mr.. Sanford Ticknor and
wife entertained the Women's Christian Aid So
ciety. The men were permitted to go with their
wives and also were permitted to foot the bill,
which was very moderate. being only 20 cents a
couple. There were sixty-ive present. and they
had jolly good time and a splendid supper.
On Saturday night the young people, to the
number of thirty or ferty. spent the evening at
II. Hoskins'
We enclose circular containing program for
| series of meetings at Disciple Church. On
| Thursday evening the Knights of Macabees are
to attend the meeting in body, at which spec ial
services will be had not on the program.
| GOSPEL MEETINGS. commencing Sunday eve-
ming. j an. &c. 1898. You are invited to partici-
pate in the gospel meetings. at the Randolph
Disciple Church. conducted by W. A, Streator
who will deliver series of special lectures upon
the following subjects:
Outline History of the Bible
Outline History of Israel and the Jews.
The Bible and the Science of the 18th Century
The Kingdom of Heaven in the Pope's Dough
| Bowl.
| The Reformation.
| Prophecy. Dan. 9; "a. H. IL.
What Shall l do to be saved?
| Save Yourselves.
Gods Way VS. Mans Way.
The Nine Conversions in Acts.
J Holy Ghost Religion.
| A Change of Heart.
Lost-Found.
These lectures are hailed with appro baton
and all who searching after truth are invited
| to come. with honest hearts. asking honest ques
tions. The question box will be an important
| feature in the work.
Come! Let us reason together.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-02-01
Gospel Meetings,

A series of evangelistic meetings will begin at
the Disciples Church next Sunday. A series of
discourses will be preached by the Pastor on the
Plan of Salvation. his purpose being to present
this plan set forth prophetically and typically
in the Old Testament. and in fact in the New
Testament. The blackboard will be ussd in il
ustration. and it is confidently believed that all
who wish to know more of the Bible as revela-
ton to man of the will of God. will find these
services not a little helpful.
A cordial invitation is extended to all.
The services will be held each evening of the
week except Saturday. and begin at O'Clock p.
M. and the sermon at 7:3O. sharp.
what you do. do with your might; and when
you get through. quit" will be the motto for
these meetings.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-02-01
AgritulturaI Society.

At the meeting of the Directors of the Por-
tage County Agricultural Society. held Satur-
day last. the old officers were reelected as fol-
lows:
President-C c. Garduer.
Vice President-Wm, Bergin,
Treas urer-O, c. Risdon,;
secretary-Lafayet'e Smith.
Executive Committee-H. w. Riddle, VIM.
Bergin &, NJ Risk:
Superintendent of Grounds-Wm Bergin.
Chief of Police-J King, of Mantua.
Marshal. Speed Dept j. X. Wadsworth, Of
GarrettsvIlle.
Com. to arrange and present Speed Program
D. W Thomns, VIM Bergin. w, ii. Bowen and
E. 81. Foster.
Starting Judged. W. Thomas.
The Fair will be held Tuesday. Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday September 10 20, 81 and %.
Moved and carried that 2nd, 3rd. 4th and 9Th
Departments make Parade and be permitted to
leave Grounds at II a. M, on 3rd day of Fair.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-02-01
WINDHAM.
TTERsWEET,

A concert and elocutionary entertainment
will be given in :the M e. Church. Saturday
February I1th.
u The Little family will give concert in the
NJ +. Church Wednesday evening, Feb. Is.
The Council of our Village have purchased 16
street lamps.
The Council have passed several ordinances.
The seals for ihe Mayor and Clerk have been
received. They are very unique.
There will be about $16O.OOO taxable property
in our Village,
There is NECESSITY for better sidewalks in
some places in the village
We expect better passenger train accommo-
dations in the near futnre.
Mr., and Mrs Fl. T. Sheldon visited at Ra-
VIENNA Saturday.
The drama "Out in the Streets,'' Wilt be pre-
sented by Mr.. and Mrs. W. M. Pond and the
scholars of the High School. at the Town Hall,
Wednesday evening, Feb. 1st.
The NJ. E. Church are endeavoring to raise
the Church debt of about ST 400.
Samuel Yale had the misfortune to break his
leg Saturday, by getting it caught in his hay
baler.
The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E Church
have promised to pay 500 of the Church debt.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-02-01
sTREETsBoRo.
PHGBE.

The ladies OF the NJ. e. Church will serve
chicken pie at the Town Hall ON Wednesday
evening of this week,
Miss Luella Bierce was called to Richfeld
last week to the bedside of her sister. Mrs.
Belle Hatch, who is seriously ill with neuralgia
and heart trouble,
Mrs. John Roger. of this place. and her sister
MISS Minnie Way. of Kent. were the guests of
friends in Deerfeld. on Saturday and Sunday
merry load of sleighriders attended Cor
toms Minstrels. at the Opera House in Kent on
Tuesday evening of last week
Miss Ella Smith visited her friend Mrs, Crete
Stanton. a few days last week
BITTERSWEET,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-02-01
@ 90, 01<mnl"
January %, 1893.

If we all satisfied to simply do well, there
would be but little achieved in this world. The fellow
that gets there Frequently after many failures is the
who faithfully and pe7siste7otJy strives To go you
better" This accounts for what is mistakenly
called some mems l11cb." But never forget that
" There be no excellence without great labor
There is royal road to success-only through and by
and long continued effort is the goal reached
F." Confidence is plant of slow growth. 1t is one of
the good things take from you, if you are
worthy of it-Men and brethren, let us all brace up
once more, and try hard to make the year 9S the
very best Of all that have preceded it. "Them's our
sentiments" for 49, We inscribe them banner,
that friends and customers may know, again,
that we propose make the effort to them still
better-to make store and attractive-to
offer you every possible inducemen-to deal justly and
honoraby with youthat you will feel that you W7at
Ito and trade with us-that will retain all of
old friends and cutomers and bring many to
in the years comeall this will be constant
ldeavor.-We invite you all to make store your
headquarters when you come to Ravenna.
We again solicit those who have not been in the
habit of trading with to and let show them
what we do for them.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-02-01
C. & p. Departures,

- - - . 49, RGS1 SNA1 OSs
Jan. 27.-Misses VanMeter and Goddard to
Bayard.
Jan sO-H. B. Dickinson, to Canton, o.
Jan. 3I-Miss Nellie Shipman to Washing
ton. D. c.; Miss Edith Hatfield of Charlestown
to WoodVille Ala. to teach in public school; A
T Smith and DR. johnson to ALI ance
Feb. John Crime. Tower City. N. D.; MIR.
anu Mrs. Wood, Mrs 6 Fisher. l. Seymour
E Heskins. to Cleveland.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-02-01
Court of Common Pleas.

COUrC OF common E10aS.
Lemuel A. Russell VS. Thos. A. Bullock ct al.
Continued.
The State of Ohio Ex Rel Lura Porter VS. Bal
kahsar Mack. Judgment against def't of $4G0.
R. B. Ruhan VS. Edward Davis ct al. Decree
for plaintiff. This was a case wherein the plain
tiff commenced injunction proceedings against
the defendant. alleging that the latter was un-
lawfully keeping and letting boats for hire upon
the part owned by the Chautauqua Ice Company.
of which Rohan is the representative. The Co urt
sustained the claim of the plaintiff. making the
Injunction perpetual. The defendant gave no.
tice of appeal.
F. N. Barber. admir-. VS. Ellis J. Phares ct al.
Sale confirmed deed ordered.
Kingsbury & Bennett VS. Fl. F. Hudson ct al.
Settled. Each party to pay one half the costs.
Jennie G. Beans VS. Timothy Fl. Beans. Decree
for divorce.
Geo. W. Prindle VS. L. B. Miller ct al. Judg-
ment by default for $2353 80.
CRIMINAL DOCKET.
Ohio VS. Wallace w. Mccall. Continued. Bond
fixed at $500.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-02-01
THE DEMOCRATIC PRE- IS.

PRESIDENT ELECT GROVER CLEVELAND
was initiated into the Sigma Chi college frater-
nifty at New York City, last Thursday, and Is
now an honorary member. Honorary mem
bership is not generally recognized in this fra
ternity, Mr.. Cleveland standing alone in this
relation under the present constitution of the
Order. 1t is great and high distinction.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-02-01

Same sold early at $1OO and $125 (and they were
very cheap at the price, that put sale at 85 CTS
EACH Think of it! You buy these goods of us
cheaper than many dealers them.
The Henastitczed, Embroidered AlI Linen
Hck To1UeZs advertised last week at 25c thought
great bargain-but bought the entire lot of New
York Jobber, and put them sale at 10 Gents,
this You such pretty goods at the price,
and they wonderful bargain.
100 Pairs of Silver Gray Bed BLANKETS at
20 Gents per Pair. We haouSzat we had
done the best possible when sold 500 pairs of
the White Blankets Is cts per pair but this last lot
of Silver Grays caps the climax They larger
heavier better than anything have previously Sold
Customers can't help but buy them Try and get pair
of them before they sold. They stUn7oers."
The continued cold weather rendered it necessary for
us to recorder stocks of Ladies' and Ch1Idre7s
Legsuas, vllittens Ladies' Jersey BIB Underwear
all of which we have in exceptional values
In fact, we having phenomenal trade-selling
lots of goods getting in things every daya bought
since January l. and positively the lowest kind of
low prices them; and customers delighted to find
such good goods at such reasonable prcesSo it goes
only demonstrates that goods 1OeZI bouSZt
are half sold
We have no old, shop worn goods to offer you
remember ths-and particularly remember that goods
cost, discount, not necessarily cheap. We
constantly the lookout for dTiUes and guam
y is large for us, if the price is r1ght-we let
them out and in this way many times, enabled
sell you goods and make fair profit too, at less
prices than many merchants pay for goods not better
and after holding to them till they become shopw
they honestly believe they doing something uzt
sUaI because they offer them at discount-See! Wei
see examples of this every day. Don't take our word
for it. Come and for yourselves We will be glad
have the opportunity to make statements good
Now this enough, and too much of this. To con-
cude, of always have unreasonable goods or
something will tell you is not desirable it might
be, that glad to sell at1ot costbut at price
that will naoUe it Whatever the price is-no matter
what it costs--you do not what it costs USthe
important question is what costs you Don't go away
from home to buy goods cheap till you what you
find in stock. We want your trade, and will
do all that is possible to get it and deserve it.
COME SEE U.s.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-02-01

can save you all risk and cost of remitting
money for your papers and magazines. Stop at
Ravenna News Depot, in Waller Bros store.
12lO-f. d. H..GARDNER.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-02-01

A Five Years W Warranty with every Fischer
Piano. Parties interested would do well to
examine. 7. F. THOMPSON.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1893-08-26
A BIG STOCK SHOW.
1t Opens at the worlds Fair Grounds
Splendid Horses and Cattle from Many
Lands on Exhibition.

1t Opens at the worlds Fair Grounds
Splendid Horses and Cattle from Many
Lands on Exhibition.
CHICAGO, Aug. 21.-Never before since
horse flesh and fine cattle. first grew
has there been livestock exhibition
so representative and complete as that
which opened at the stock pavilion at
the worlds fair this morning. Without
considering the thoroughbred run
ming horses and the high-strung trot-
ters, the finest animals of America and
from several of the European countries,
where well bred stock is highly val'cd.
will be on exhibition and will compete
in the ring for valuable prizes The
stock pavilion, where daily trials will
be held will be the liveliest place on
the worlds fair grounds during the
next three weeks
Ever since last Wednesday train
loads of fine stock have come into the
exposition grounds. The stables,
which are the most commodious ever
built for an exposition, are over
run and hundreds of head of fine
stock are sheltered under temporary
tents. Among the horses there are a
hundred or more Shetland ponies, great
Percherons, Clydesdales, French and
Russian trotters, German coach, saddle,
hackney, the beautiful Arabs and all
the Others of high breed.
Perhaps the most interesting single
exhibit of horses is that from the sta
bles of the czar of Russia. The finest
animals in the imperial stables were
selected to come to the fair, and they
are most beautiful ones, whose pedi-
grees can be traced further back than
the ancestry of most people. The most
famous stallion in the lot has pedi-
gree that extends back 1875 years.
The inspector of the German impe-
rial stables will be at the show, too
with a fine collection of German coach
horses. They come from the Holstein
marshes and from the Oldberg and
HanOverian districts, and are among
the best-bred horses in the German en-
pire. France sends a fine collection
also, coach horses and trotters occu-
pying most of the stable room assigned
to that country.
The show of cattle will be no less
complete than the horse show, though
the exhibitors are confined mostly
to this country and to Canada.
There are shorthorns, Herefords, Gal
loways, Jerseys, Holsteins, Guern-
seys, Devons, Durhams and several
other breeds In the shorthorn class
Col. Moberley, of Kentucky, is here
with fine herd, at the head of which
stands the famous bGll Young Abberts-
burn that has show record known
among stocllmen all over the world
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1893-08-26
NEW LINCOLN STATUE.

Memorial to Scottish American SoIdiera
of the Civil War Unveiled at Edinburgh
EDNBURGH, Aug. 22.-The statue of
Abraham Lincoln, erected as "a memo
rial to the Scottish-American soldiers
of the American civil war, was unveiled
here Monday in the presence of the
municipal authorities, many distin-
guished guests, number of
Americans and large crowd
of residents of Edinburgh, includ-
ing most of the elite of the town
and people from the surrounding coun-
try. The statue, which is of bronze,
stands upon base of polished red
granite. Upon the surbase sits Il freed
slave in bronze, his face upturned to
Lincoln, who holds in his right hand the
emancipation proclamation. Several
battle flags also in bronze lie beneath
the outstretched left hand of the slave
The monument is erected in the ceme-
terry set apart for the burial of Scottish
American soldiers, handsome plot of
ground in Caltou Hill cemetery which
was given for the purpose by the town
council. Sir William Arrol, the build
er OF the great Forth bridge, presided,
and Consul at Edinburgh Wallace
Bruce, the Poet of the Hudson" de-
livered the Grafton.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1893-08-26
BLOODY ROW IN OHIO.
Feud Between Two Families Living
Near THIN May Result in Murder.


A Feud Between Two Families Living
Near THIN May Result in Murder.
T1FFrN, o., Aug. 21.-The hamlet of
Bascom, miles west of this city, was
the scene of bloody row Saturday
afternoon which has no parallel in the
history of Seneca county, and as a re-
suit Perry Osterholt is dying and his
brother Fred so badly injured that his
recovery is considered doubtful.
The affray, IN which Peter Osterholt,
aged SO years, and his sons, Perry,
Fred, Frank and James, on one side,
Charles Flacll, justice of the peace of
Hopewell township, his uncle, Louis
Flack, and two sons, James anu
Lloyd, were the principal com.
batants, occurred at the home
of Peter Osterholt, in Bascom,
and was the result of n family
feud which started way back in the sos,
when Peter Osterholt stabbed and
nearly killed George FlaclS the father
of Louis Flacll. The feud had been
handed down from generation to gem
Grafton and numerous rows have oc-
Cured between the two families.
At noon Saturday Fred Osterholt
who became incensed at LOUIS Flacle
about trivial matter, struck Flacls
and knocked him down. Flack's two
boys James and Lloyd, determined to
punish young Osterholt for assault
ing their father and jumping
into wagon drove hurriedly
toward the Osterholt home The
young man saw them coming and
.In -, 81,
doors behind him. Louis Flack and
Squire Flacll accompanied the young
men, claiming all the while that they
were going along to act as peacemal1-
ers, but they were soon mixed up in the
| scrimmage.
The Flacll boys burst into the Oster.
holt residence, breaking open five doors
! in order to reach Fred Osterholt, whom
they followed into an upstairs chamber
and beat almost to death with club.
| Perry Osterholt was struck in the
| head with a large stone thrown by
| Lloyd Flack and will die. Old man
| Osterholt and two married sons living
near by, James and Frank Osterholt
and James Osterholt, who came to theil
rescue, were also horribly beaten anc
cut up. The two Flack boys were also
badly carved with razor in the hand.
of Fred Osterholt.
| Every resident of the hamlet anc
many neighboring farmers, fully 3O(
persons, surrounded the house during
| the riot. When the atfray ended tn,
interior of the Osterholt home pre-
sented an appearance more like tina
| of n slaughter house. James anC
Lloyd Flack, mounted on swift
horses and plentifully supplied witt
money, decamped as soon as tn,
bloody work was ended, and
detachment of citizens headed by
Titfin police are hot on their trail
Justice Flacl1 has disappeared. Loui
Flacll was arrested and held to awai
the result of the wounds inflicted OF
the Osterholt boys. The most intens
excitement prevails in the village.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1893-08-26
WIN BE No winter Range.

RAwLINs, Wyo,, Aug. 21.-One hun
dred prominent stock growers in this
vicinity interviewed generally agree
that there will be practically no winter
range. One prominent sheep man who
went over his range south of the Union
Pacific says that there is no winter
feed, which he attributes to the cold,
wet spring and hot, dry summer The
spring was so cold that grass did not
start early and when it did it was
burned up by the dry, hot weather.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1893-08-26
boomers Knled by soldiers.

WICHITA, Kan, Aug. 2l.-Returning
boomers passing through here north
ward bound from Hunnewell report
fatal conflict on Bluff creek,
in the Cherokee strip, early Sat
urday morning between d detach-
ment of United States troops
and a party of haymakers. According
to the story twenty cavalrymen ran
into the haying camp about daylight
and ordered the iutruders off the land.
The haymakers, of whom there were
sixteen in the party, showed fight and
fusillade followed which resulted
T in the killing of four of the trespasseru
and the wouuding Of several soldierR
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1893-08-26
DAMAGE BY a STORM.
Wind and Hailstorm DO Great Deal OF
Injury In New Jersey.

SoMERvnLE, N. j., Aug, 21.-A de-
structive cyclone, accompanied by a
hailstorm, the like Of which is not
known IN the history of New Jersey,
swept over this section of the country
Saturday night, destroying houses and
barns, uprooting trees and laying acres
of corntields as barren as a desert
The path of the cyclone was about
half mile in width and its extent was
from the Blue Ridge range to the Or
Ange mountains, northeast from hero.