The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-09-26

pldys
Every one missed the inspiring sight of
the Pompion Magnatum, and its cousin, the
Big Squash Gourd, this year, but will appre-
ciate them all the better next season.
While we were enjoying the sights of this
Department we were called to the Floral
Pyramid to look at beautiful lot of roses
Just brought in by Mrs. L. V. Clements, of
Ravenna, who received them the same morn
ing by express from her sister, Mrs. Minnie
Monosmith, of Chicago.
But the Cereal story must be brought to a
close.
Mrs. H. A. Ford, of Nelson, is always one
of the best exhibitors at the Fair. In Glass
"a, Canned and Preserved Fruits, Jellies,
&C., she made Sc entries, being a competitor
in all but articles in tpe Department. In
the same Department Mrs. Holly Bates, of
Freedom, had "a exhibits, and Miss Cora
Williams, of Brimfeld, entered 20 kinds of
Jellies.
T. F. THoMPsoN's EXHIBITS
were well nigh omnipresent. He occupied
a large space in Floral Hall with splendid
lot of Harness, and equally generous areas
in Manufacturers and Merchants Hall with
fine carriages and other four wheeled con-
vepances from his large and superior stock.
On the outside his exhibit in Wagons and
Farm Implements generally, constituted a
miniature city on wheels. This enterprising
dealer is always to the front, and can be re-
lied upon to contribute from all that he has,
to help make the Fair success.
Fl. F. HUDSON,
of Ravenna, exhibited Cream Separator,
Milk Tester, and Dairy Supplies.
E. & R. KNAPP,
of Ravenna, had space for Pumps and
Porch Columns.
N. S. OLIN,
of Kent, made an exhibit of Pianos and Or
gans that was truly meritorious He is pro-
gressive and thorough, and a good friend to
the Fair.
The HarmonGould Roofing Co., of .Auro-
ra, exhibited miniature house, the roof OF
which was painted by their Excelsior u
paint Sperry & Harmon, of Huntsburg,
Geauga Co., had an adjustable swing sap
bucket cover, and P. S. Tinan, of CARROTS
vile, washing machine.
There were SO entries in this Glass, known
as Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles, in
cluding boots and shoes, cabinet work, &c.
F. P. CHAPMAN,
the Shoeman of Ravenna and Portage Coun-
ty, had display worthy of this enterprising
house. He exhibited just what people de-
light to see-practical goods artistically
made. Some of the samples were marvels
of the art. In Mems Fine Goods, the make
of Stacy, Adams & Co., of Cleveland, was
representative. He was awarded the first
premium on Ladies' Patent Leather, Cloth
Top Lace Shoe, and first on Gents fine boot,
and first on Gents stoga boot, and also bore
away the red card for the best display of
Shoes in Portage County.
J. C. CLARK,
proprietor of the Phenix Dry Goods store,
made an excellent exhibit of cloaks, dress
and fancy goods and silks. Many commend
atory expressions were heard of the dealer,
who is well liked by the people of Portage
County, who find his store a first class one
and discover in him gentleman with whom
it is a pleasure to deal.
RENFREw Bros,
Ravenna Hardware Merchants, attracted
great attention by the iberality and charac-
ter of their display.
C.. A. MYERS
had one of the most beautiful and artistic
exhibits on the grounds. He understands
how to produce the best effects with the ma
terial at hand, and with such large and su-
perlativelY fine stock at his disposal, the ar
was something never to be for
gotten. His store is equally attractive and
when you want anything in his line, call on
him.
PHILLIPS SISTERS,
of Kent. had a fine exhibit of Millinery
goods.
D. II. GARDNER,
Ravenna, exhibited books and stationery.
D. NJ. CLEwELL,
the Dry Goods King of Portage County, had
two large apartments reserved respectively
for Cloaks and Rugs There were cloaks
there that in the days of Good Queen Bess
would not have been safe from royal pur-
loinage, so exquisite were they in material,
make and finish. And Mr.. Clewen could
give the " pedigree" of every one of them
N Nothing more interesting was encountered
at the Far than to hear him explain the
&C modus operandi'' that created the eIoaks
of multi material and make, and give their
origin and commercial history. We can add
nothing to what every body in Portage county
knows concerning the leadership and re-
sources of this celebrated house, and can
only say that it surpassed its own records.
SMITH & BRIGHAM
had a fine display of Boots and Shoes. This
house has grown steadily in trade circles and
its many friends were well pleased to witness
its splendid exhibit, around which constant
-hrong of visitors was present.
J. H. OAKLEY,
Art Photographer, occupied his customary
space with specimens of his superior work.
rhe reputation SO long enjoyed by Mr.. Oak
ey has made his name familiar one in the
county, and that he leads in fine work is a
mild expression of the truth.
THE KENT TENT,
1nder which the Kent Carriage Co. made
inc exhibit, was an evidence of first class
enterprise.
MACHINERY HALL.
vas well filed with mowers, reapers and
binders, hay tedders. wheel cultivators, &C.,
While clustered around on the outside were
| variety of farm implements.
In home arts and manufactures there were
4 entries,
FRANK FORD & Son
lad numerous samples of Sunnyside pro-
Lucts, particularly in the line of fruits, which
we're among natures highest testimonials to
he character and favored conditions pre-
ailing overthe domains of their Sound Seed
mporium.
Among the curiosities seen in Floral Hall
7as a birds nest exhibited by w. D. Cush-
nan, of eden" farm, Windham. Four
all, strong weeds, forming square, were
elected by the feathered architects, to which
hey fastened their nest by woven bands of
Lraw. 1t was certainly an interesting spec
men of ornithological cunning.
Another curiority was very large hens
gg inside of which was a second egg, of |
bout ordinary size, having perfect shell. |
his was exhibited by Mrs. Meister, of Ra-
emma.
Fred Lowrie had choice collection of |
ndian relics, which attracted much attention. |