The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-09-12
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vile o., to attend the funeral of an aunt Friday
Miss Efie VanMeter returned to Cleveland,
Friday, to resume her position as teacher in the
public schools.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. s. Britton spent Sunday with
| friends in Alliance
| Mrs. c. W. Goodsel and daughter Edna went
to Painesville, yesterday where Miss Edna will
remain pupil in Lake Erie Seminary.
Mrs. H. W. Riddle. accompanied by her son
Warner, went to Peekskill N. Y, yesterday,
where her son will enter the military school in
that city.
Mrs. John Meharg is visiting friends in
Allegheny.
Mrs. E. w. Frazer and son have returned
to indianapolis.
Weather prognostication.- Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will be
Fair days.
Flower Pots in great variety, at
HOPE NOVELTY STORE.
Prosecutor Hanselman and Mayor Cole
attended the National G. A r. Encampment
at Pittsburg.
Mrs. Mary Dorfiinger, of Randolph, is at
present visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Mi
chael Eichler, and family, at Muddy Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fl. Jones, of Akron,
were guests of her sister, Mrs. c. E. Twitt,
yesterday. They have completed three
weeks stay at Chautadqua.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dor1inger, of Shall
ersville, were made happy by the advent of
9 lb. baby boy on the 26th ult All are
doing we'll.
Miss ARMSTRONG will be at home to give
Piano Instruction, except on Thursdays and
Fridays of each week, on which days she
will be teaching in Cleveland.
"The Power of Gold,'' Walter Sanford's
latest success, will be played at the Opera
House on the night of September Goth. It's
one of the best, and is in the hands of an
unexcelled Company.
G. R. Percival, former Superintendent of
the Windham graded schools, has commenc-
ed a course of legal reading in the Office of
Prosecutor Hanselman, preparatory to ad-
mission to the Bar.
Mrs. A. ]. Packer was in Ravenna Tues
day to visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. H.
Parsons. She went to Limaville, to attend
the funeral of her father-in-law, and expects
to spend tomorrow in Ravenna, before re-
turning to her home in Mt. Blanchard, O.
Josiah NJ. Packer, father of A. J. Packer
formerly of this city, died at his home in
o., last Sunday afternoon, after |
lingering ailments, in the 64th year of his
age. The funeral was held this forenoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Gray, of Freedom, |
made a short call on Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. |
Webb, on Freedom Street, Saturday last |
Our friend concluded Freedom is all right |
here to see some.
LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS remaining |
IN Ravenna P. O., September II, 1894, for two |
weeks or more:
Clark Carnahan, Lucy Graham, Miss R. |
Irving, Miss Mary Klett, E. o. Miller.
ID. G. GOODMAN, P. M.
The County Commissioners ompleted their
three days session last Wednesday.
They examined and approved the report of
the Infrmary Directors for the six months
ending September 1st They also examined
and allowed cost bills from Mayors and j. |
P. Courts
There will be regular morning services at |
the NJ. E. Church next Sunday morning. In |
the evening union services will be held at |
this church. Next Sunday is the last one
before Conference, which will be held on |
the 10Th at Warren.
Pocket Knives at cut prices,
HOPE NOVELTY STORE.
The Fair is one of the oldest institutions |
known among mankind. 1t antedates the |
of the "oldest inhabitant,' - but like |
the juice of the grape, it keeps on improving |
with age. The Portage County Fair will |
eclipse all former records this year.
Mrs. Mary Ann Bower, wife of Adam Bow
er, died at the family home on West Main |
Street, last Saturday of cancer, aged 73 years. /
Her funeral was held on Monday at O'Clock
from the house, Rev. H. D. Stauffer oficia-
ting.
The Ladies of the Immaculate Concep-
ton" Church will serve meals during Fair
week in the Dining Hall under the Grand
Stand. They hope to see their patrons of
former years, and all their friends, and
guarantee prompt and efficient attention to
all.
j. A. Bennett received from his former
partner, VIM. Miller, of Gypsum, O., bas-
nv "a ANSSAO1ao A1ADS1leb PCfISuCoJ OuO VI GlO
finest varieties of the fruit known. He in.
troduced them from his Georgia fruit farm,
and informs us that so far as he knows those
on Mr.. Millers farm are the first of the vari-
ETY. to ever ripen. The peaches were sent to
him in honor of his having introduced them
on the farm of Mr.. Miller.
The K. P. picnic at Brady Lake last Thurs
day was very successful and ENJOYABLE
affair. About % members of Cresset Lodge
were present and 20 members of the Uni
formed Rank, of Buckeye Division, gave
drill and parade in a manner creditable to
the organization. A permanent picnic or
ganization was made, and things will be in
ship shape for the next feast in the woods,
in August, 1895
Mr.. Harley E. Williams, of Cleveland, and
Miss Pearl Hanna, of Dayton, were united
in marriage on Wednesday evening, Sept. 5,
at the home of the parents in the latter city.
Miss Hanna is an accomplished violinist.
The wedding was quiet but elegant affair.
About twenty-five guests were present, ten of
them being from Cleveland. Over one hun
dred presents were received Cleveland
Leader.
Harley and his bride have the good wishes
of his many friends in Ravenna