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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-01

A. A. Grab am, after residence of quar-
ter OF century in Ravepna is about to locate
in South Norw ak, CT verv pretty little citv
on Long Island Sound, about 10 miles from New
York where he will take charge of the office of
the tobacco and cigar firm of Grahnm. Kelsey
& Ernst. Mr. Graham has been on the road for
the company 27 years. and retires with a record
with which he m ay we'll be satisfied 1t was
long and faithful service, He expects to leave
in about two weeks and his famil' will follow
about April 1st. He has about closed a contract
for the lease of his handsome residence to A c.,
Williams, although the terms have not as yet
been ratified. The citizens of Ravenna will
sustain loss much 10 be regretted in the de
parture of MIR Graham, who has always thor
oughlv identified himself with the place and
been prominent figure in its affairs. particu-
larly in social and educational circles, The
Press joins with his many friends in testifying
to his worth as a citizen and in wishing him
continued prosperity in his new 1me
H. w Riddle has made proposition to the
city which will probably be accepted He offers
to put the old Universalist Church into proper
shape to accommodate the fire department and
street commissioner. He proposes to make
rear addition to the building, about 26x6o, two
| STORIES and finish off four up stair rooms for
| living apartments, to be occupied by some
member of the department. and two rooms for
the use of unmarried firemen who might be
prevailed upon to occupy them the design be-
ing to have as many of the force at the building
at night time, as possible. The floor of the
| church building proper will be lowered to the
| street level, the entrance vestbule be taken
| away, and a second floor put in. The building
will be enlarged and fitted up so as to accom-
modate the entire fire department and stree
commissioner outfit. Mr.. Riddle asks that the
city lease the property for term of ten years
at $500 per year, without any living rooms, anc
$3.50 with them. The Council will in all prob
ability accept the last proposition. The city
will furnish its own tower for the fire bell.
This will make an excellent location for tn
department, and in view of the enforced re
moval from the present headquarters, we knoN
of no place as desirable as this in every respec
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-01
AmniYRrSarY.

Saturday evening the 25th, was celebrated by
over hundred persons. at the home of H. H..
Thompson and wife, it being their 20th marriage
anniversary. The schemers were very success
fnl and delighted in their success. the surprise
was complete. Sled loads from Charlestown.
Ravenna and Knapp st, besides neighbors
filed the house, bringing VioIins and baskets.
ausic. games and social cheer was enjoyed by
all, Tables were set for supper hot tea and
coffee served, which was pronounced splendid,
and the supper was fine. An elegant lamp and
lounge were presented by Mr.. Steadman. OF
Knapp St.. in eloquent speech. to which the
host and hostess responded. The hours waucd
far into Sunday before the company dispers ed
The thoughts ofthat evening will be as bright
oasis in the memory of the recipients in years
to come Y.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-01
ct Rrute!

If there was one Order having for its Charter
object the advancement of the morals and pock-
ct books of its members, in which such members
had entire conf dence, and which was regarded
as sure and safe depository TOR the spare dol
lars of the investor, it was the Order of Adephi,
which came into being at Alliance, in Novem-
ber, 16oo 1t was conceived on the seven year
plan, at the end of which time the policy hold
ers were to draw out their investment, nearly
doubled in amount. This was to be something
that would have an Immortality like the rock oi
Gibraltar, and which would put every member
on the high road to fortune. Branch orders
were instituted in numerous towns, Ravenna
among the number. Thirty-two of our citizens
Joined its ranks, and for time all went merry
as a circus clown.
The usual "lapse" feature was incorporated
into the constitution, whereby any and all de-
linquents forfeited their entire investment to the
society, {" for the benefit of the remaining mem
bers;" but nothing was thought of this, as i
was condition common to every society
the kind.
Last December and January the assessment
were doubled, in consequence OF which ST.
members became frightened. or suspicious, o
both, and straightway lapsed, to the infinit
sorrow of the home office at Alliance, whicl
reluctantly pocketed the sum total of their IN
vestments All of course for the benefit ofth
members
Now, official notice has been received of
change in the constitution" whereby permis
sion is kindly given all members to withdraw a
once from the Order, and take with them IS pc
cent of their investment (paying rs per cen
for the privilege of early returns), or to renal
in long enough for three years membership
and take out the entire investment, without an
interest in either case.
There IA members left in this city, an
what the final outcome will be, is too plain
require any further statements.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-01

Forty-two years ago the coming
Spring, we commenced tramping the
hard floor of store for living. Fif-
teen years ago we dropped out for one
year of rest. Now as age and infirm-
ity are more rapidly growing and tax
ing our strength, we are sensibly feel
ing the importance of retiring from
this active, busy life, if possible, by
dispoeing of our stock of goods, and
have decided to give our customers
who have stood by us so long, the first
benefit of this sale.
Commencing on Saturday morning,
JAN q, we will make graded reduction
through the stock of 10. Is, 20, and 26
per cent. from the regular prices.
Our stock is now complete, and you
can save money by investing it with
us as long as this sale lasts.
We regret to say, we are ready to
surrender long and successfully built
up trade to some one desiring such an
opportunity in SO good locality and
location
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-01
Inauguration Excursion Rates to
washington, via PennsYIVania
Ill

They will be exceptionally low and will be ia
effect February 2s. March 1st, I'd. and Sd, from
principal ticket stations on the direct route to
the National Capital. stop over privileges will
be granted at Baltimore going returning.
and tic kets will be valid to return until arch
stb, inclusive The fast through time made
over the Pennsylvania to Washington is the
quickest from points in Western Pennsylvania
Ohio, Indiana. Illinois. Kentucky. West vir-
ginia; the train service is excellent. making q
trip via this route replete with pleasure, You
nearest Pennsylvania Line ticket agent will
cheerfully furnish any information you may
desire regarding rates. tickets, and time o.
trains. 3t
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-01
Andrew Retig. one of tbe early residents o.

Andrew Retig, one of the early residents Of
Randolph, died in that township last Thursday
morning. aged II ears. His funeral was beld
from the German Lutheran Church Saturday al
10 O'Clock. Rev. Keller officiating. in English
and German, TIE attendance was Aery ltrga
Mr.. Retig was a man who commanded the re
spect and good opinion of his neighbors and &C
quaintances, and was a valuable citizen of Ran
dolph He was lifelong Democrat and irm
believer in the principles of the party,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-01
KEEP YOUR EYE ON THIS.
[IIeTChant Tailoring Department.

High class, finished work Perfect attention and
excellent fittings We have added this to large bus
mess simply because it has been demanded in Ravenna
It will result in great satisfaction to all patrons. Moth
ing will be delivered unless perfect in fit and just you
want it, If it don't suit you need not take it. Remem
ber prices will be lower than those of exclusive aors
and the business will be strictly Cash.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-01
NOR SALE

u
before the boom puts it out of your reach.
2 Acres, with House and Barn,
Convenient to Graded Schools and Churches;
ALSO handy to Shoe, Carbon. Sad Iron. Boiler,
Woolen and Tile Factories Suitable for an in
dustry, being near the c & P. switches.
G. A. NEWTON,
1914 South Prospect st. Ravenna. O..
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-01
Teachers' Examinations.

Examinations will be held, commencing at 9
O'Clock, a. M, and closing at 4 m. on the first
Saturday of each month, at Ravenna; also the
third Saturday In october and April in Kent,
and the third Saturday in November and arch
in Garrettsville No certificate will be ante
da ted. By order of the Board.
F. A. MERRILL, Clerk.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-01
OFFICE IN STORE

James T. Riddle died at his home in this city,
at 2:10 Monday. of paralysis of the insane. aged
40 years.
Mr.. Riddle had been in failing health for long
time. noticeably for the past six months. and
while no immediate danger was apprehended.
his friends were very fearful of the future. His
death at this time was surprise to a majority Of
Ravenna people. although his family and those
more intimately acquainted with his condition,
had for some days expected an early demise.
James T. Riddle was born in Pittsburgh. Pa,
March 14th, 1S43. He came to Ravenna about 25
years ago, and resided here continuously up to
his death. For IA years he was bookkeepor for
Merits & Riddle. and for the past pears had
given his entire attention to horses.
In November. 1865. he was married to Miss
Emily Welton. who with one son. Harry H..
survives him. Two other children. a son and
daughter. have been buried from the family. He
is also survived by three brothers and sister.
one of the former residing in Chattanooga. and
concerning whom telegram was received yes
terd4y. stating he was low with heart trouble.
and would be unable to be present at the funeral.
The sister. who lives in Colorado. is also unable
to be here.
The funeral will be held at o'clock tomorrow
from the home on North Walnut Street. Rev.
Andrew Wilson officiating.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-01

THE Il. III. BRAINERD Co., of Cleveland, o.
desire to state that they have placed the agency
for the celebrated j. & c. Fischer Pianos with
Mr.. T. F. Thompson. at Ravenna. o. Anyone
wishing a strictly first class piano will do well
to consult Mr.. Thompson before, purchasing
THE Fl. Nj. BRAINERD Co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-01
InnnenratIon Rates.

Agents of the Pittsburgh s. Western BY, will
sell round trip tickets to Baltimore and Wash
ington on February asth. March 1, 2. and 3rd
good for return until Mar. sth. inclusive. Fare
from kaIe $I0-s0. On March 3rd, specia
train composed of first class day coaches and
Pullman sleeping cars will leave Akron as first
section of No. 4. on time. and run through to
Washington without change. arriving at 2: 80 a
m.. 9TH. application for berths in sleeping cars
must be made to nearest & W ticket agent
not later than Feb. 2Sth.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-01
The Charming Miss voorhees,.

Miss Jean Voorhees,. the talented young
actress. appeared at Centennial hall last night
in IS Only farmers Daughter" to a large and
appreeiative audience. To those who have seen
Miss voorhees, in her varied and ever wonder-
lul delineation of character. all other artists
must fail to express a satisfactory manner
any idea of the imaginary being whose peeuli-
arities she portrays. She is strict adherent o
the legitimate school of dramatic art. and her
successes are justly deserved. The eloquepce
of her features in expressing her emotions illus.
trates the spoken effect of the lines in very
marked and unusual degree. The support given
her was superb, and especially was Sammy
Green" plei sing feature of the play ~[Uar
rollton (Mo1 Daily Democrat
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-01


The old fashioned spelling school held at G.
A. R. Hall, Wednesday night, was success
The contest proved interesting from the start
and provoked as much enjoyment as any enter
tainment given here for a long time. 1t was
given under the auspices of the w. c. I. u,
and was very good specimen of the old time
SPELL L. w. Wood and Mrs. w. T. McCon-
ney were chosen captains, and the first trial re-
suited in draw, the last word being missed by
the four survivors who went down success
sively under feloniously." After very inter-
estine program of music and recitatlons, the
entertainment was closed by second contest,
in which w. F. Jewell and Mrs. M. Baldwin
were declared first and second winners, the
prizes being Samantha Among the Brethren
and one of the Bill Nye publications Prof.
Truman pronounced the words.
Cock fighting is unlawful. and it is one of the
offenses which is receiving the special attention
of the guardians of the law. Monday night a
party of about one hundred, whose fear of the
officers of the law was overbalanced by their de-
sire to witness battle between birds from
Youngstown, Hazelton and Kent met at place
not over two miles from Kent. After waiting
a couple of hours for Sheriff Hart or some OF
his deputies to put in an appearance. they con
cluded he would not accept the invitation, and
red from Youngstown, was put down against
gray, from Kent A hard fight for 20 minutes
resulted in the Kent bird being killed in the pit
The second battle was between Hazelton gray
and Kent red, and lasted about the same time
the Kent bird again coming to grief About
$50 changed hands on the result Sheriff Hart
has no idea what picnic he missed.
The will of j o. Mason was admitted to pro
bate Tuesday, The estate consists ofhouses ant
lots valued at about $16 600. The personal es
tate is left to the executors, who to use it fo
the support of the wife and education of tht
children. The use of all the real estate is lef
| to Franc Cleveland Mason, the wife. AT he
death provision is made for its distribution
among the children. The wife and M. Stuart
of Ravenna. are appointed executors, The viii
was drawn in 1883 -[Cleveland Leader.
Managers Carter & Judson. of the Oper
House. who are ever on the alert for first clas
| attractions to entertain their patrons. are to b
| con graduated on securing the famous stag
| beauty Miss Jean Voorhees,. for next Saturda
night, in her great character of Lizzie Star
and afterwards as Mile Laurent. the adven
| turess. in the new version of Only Farmer
Daughter She is assisted by the same NeN
York company that shared in her great succes
at her recent engagement in that city. wher
money was turned away at every performaec
after the first night. This was an actual event
LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS remaining i
the Post Office at Ravenna, o.. Mar. 1, 1888
for period of IA days or more:
P F Collins. Harry Baxter drop Mre 81
Camp. Miss Dett Davis. Mrs Lewis Hadley.
Knapp. John Knapp. Fred Nash. Miss FL
Mors, D Mason, Johnnie Ochsinhart. F
Sprankle. Miss Thorntan, Mrs Phebe Will
yard. Gertrude Wilson.
J. C. BEATTY, P. M +,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-01

Marriage Licenses.
Frank G. Helsel and Mamie E. Tops. Paris.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-01

Union Temperance Meeting will be held in
the Opera House at O'Clock next Sunday eve-
ming. The address will be delivered by Rev,
DR.. Marsh. President of Mt, Union College. DR..
Marsh is a clear thinker and fercible speaker
and besides he has had large experience in
temperance work. The general public are cor
daily invited to this meeting. to hear the tenn
perance question discussed fIom the standpoint
of prominent Iollege president.
Besides other music which will be furnished
| fer the temperance meeting. Mr.. Calhoun has
kindly consented to sing solo.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-01
LEGAL NOTICE,

LEGAL NOIICEa
CHARLES WILSON. who resides at Mon
trose State of Colorado. is hereby notified that
Laura Wilson has filed her petition in the Court
of Common Pleas of Portage County. Ohio. set
ting forth that said Charles Wilson has been
wiiifully absent from said petitioner for more
than ten years last past, and prays to be di
vorced from said defendant for the reason thai
he has been willfully absent from said petition
er for more than three years prior to filing sale
petition. and other proper relief.
LAURA WILSON.
Ravenna. O.. Jan. 10, 1898.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-01

Losr-
Between my residence, near the intersection
of Sycamore and Bowery Sts and the Congre-
gational Church, Sunday morning. a pair of
gold bowed Ey egiasses, with chain. The finder
will be remunerated by leaving same at my res
idenceor at the PRESS Office.
MRS. T. B. DICKIN SON.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1893-03-01

Thursday evening. at 8 O'Clock. Rev. W. H.
Rogers. of Swampscott. Mass. will deliver a
lecture in the Disciple Church. on the Life and
Character of Phillips Brooks. Having had ex-
ceptional opportunities for studying his subject
while he was living. and measuring the sense
of loss felt at his death in the community where
he lived and died. the speaker will give lee
ture of interest and permanent value. The lee
ture will be free. bus collection will be taker
at the close to go toward defraying the speak err
travelling expenses.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-02-01

lished in the market value of gold and
silver coins, would enable the country to
avail itself of both at the commence
ment Of financial difficulties, instead OF
being compelled to wait until those diff
culties had worked great hardships.
When the coinage Of silver is resumed
in this country, it should be at such
relation with gold as would be most
likely to insure stability and permanencY,
as these qualities are Of prime import
ance in every monetary system. The
immense sum of silver already coined in
Europe at the relation Of 1916 to ! is the
strongest possible guarantee that this
relation, il once established in the United
States, would be sustained without
change.
The policy proposed by some, Of the
resumption OF coinage at the relation OF
1898 to / for the present, with view TO
q change Of that relation hereafter by an
international conference, the under
signed believe to be unwise, not only be-
cause such change would involve the
cost and inconvenience Of the recoinage
Of the silver which had already passed
into circulation and become the practi-
cal measure of value, but because 1t
would impair the public confidence in q
monetary standard, the stability OF which
would be discredited in advance by the
impression that the coinage relation Of
the metals was merely temporary and
soon to be subjected to revision.
The relation Of 155 to l may bs es-
tsblished here, either by reducing the
weight of the silver dollar from 4125 to
899.9 grains, or by increasing the weight
Of the gold dollar from 25.8 to 26.6 grains.
The undersigned are not insensible to
the difficulties attending either mode Of
accomplishing the object,
II the weight Of the gold dollar ib in
creased, it will involve the inconvenience
and expense of remintlng a very large
amount Of gold coin.
While the undersigned are firmly con-
vinced that the parity OF gold and silver
coins at the relation of 1916 TO would
be assured and permanently maintained;
yet, should any difficulty arise from the
coinage of silver dollar of 5000 grains,
in the adjustment Of contracts to make
payments in coin Of the weight and fine
ness existing at the date Of such con-
tracts, it may easily be remedied by
appropriate legislation.
On q full consideration Of the Rdvan-
tages and disadvantages Of the two modes
Of reaching the relation Of 155 TO l, the
undersigned are Of opinions that the
weight Of the silver dollar should be re-
duced to 3999 grains.
It may be added that legislative re-
monetization Of silver on the relation to
gold Of 1916 to l accomplishes without
delay all the objects Of the proposition
for an international conference, which is
urged from various quarters. II such q
conference resulted in anything, il would
be in the agreement Of the United States
to adopt this European relation Of 15.5
to l, as it neither can be nor is expected
that Europe could be persuaded by any
conference to give up that relation and
(OOntiRsled on page D)
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-02-01

tanned in Europe upon any other
relation than 1916 to /. 1t is certain,
therefore, that when the mints of Europe
are again opened to the unrestricted
coinage Of silver, the London price of
silver must again become 6OS7 pence in
gold per ounce, or substantially that.
If we resume the coinage Of the silver
dollar with weight Of 4125 grains, and
the gold dollar remains unchanged, it
will give q relation between the metals
of 1898 to /, and legal valuation to sill
yer Of SO pence per ounce in gold. This
would make the market or bullion value
Of silver per cent. greater than its mint
or legal value. The result would be,
that no silver would be- coined in this
country, and even il it were coined could
not be kept in circulation, but would be
sure to be exported. This is just what
happened after the relation of 1898 to |
was established here by the acts Of 1884
and 1887, and is certain to happen again
il we re-establish the relation, and il the
double standard with unrestricted coin
age is maintained in Europe.
A law OF the United States remonetiz-
ing silver, but on relation which would
prevent it's circulation if the mints Of
the double standard countries Of Europe
were re-opened to the coinage of silver
would tend to keep those mints perms-
nently closed to silver. We cannot ex-
pect France to coin it, if we practically
refuse to coin it in concert with Europe,
by fixing a relation under which coinage
here would be practically suspended.
II the gold dollar is not changed, the
bullion value of silver dollar Of 412.5 B
grains must again be l03 cents in gold
whenever the double standard countries
of Europe open their mints to the free
coinage of both metals, sndIouE.. silver
would flow away and would not return
unless through some extraordinary de-
msnd in gold standard countries, arising
from commercial or financial revulsions
the value Of gold should advance to q
parity with it. The effect Of such de-
mand would be, Of course, to drain away
the gold Of this country, but we could
not obtain any relief through it's replace
ment by silver until the drain had pro-
ceeded far enough to raise the value Of
gold fully 3 per cent. On the contrary,
il our relation should correspond with
the general relation of double standard
countries, silver would flow into or out
of the United States upon the slightest
change in the relative value of the two
metals. Upon the first call upon US for
gold to meet extraordinary demands
from gold standard countries, silver
would flow in to take its place, and under
like circumstances, upon the first call upon
us for silver from silver standard coun-
tries, gold would flow in to take its
place. The equilibrium Of value between
the metals would be thus maintained,
and the steadiness Of our money markets
would be protected from shocks, arising
from the special demands of foreign
countries for q particular metal. This
is an inestimable advantage which the
United States has not enjoyed since the
acts Of 1884 and 1887, and not fully
since 1903. The equivalency thus estab-