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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-05
ROOTSTOWN.

DEC. Another Thanksgiving has come and
| gone, and the people have expressed their graf
itude in various ways, is usual on such occa-
slons. All such as were religiously inclined
gathered at the NJ. E. Church and listened to a
sermon by Rev. Jesse Hill. Then in several of
the homes those who would express their graft
tude for temporal gifts, gathered to see how
much of such good things they could keep from
any one else, by converting them to their own
use.
At Mr.. Cephas Deming's the whole family of
children and grandchildren were all gathered
at the old home for the first time since grand
children were theirs.-At w. J. Dickinson's, too,
the Seymour's saw huge lot of good things,
and devoured to their satisfaction; Mr.. Walter
Seymour and wife, of Saybrook, being among
the number, and staying among their friends
over Sunday, appear to enjoy life right we'll
Rev. J. II. Hull and wife, of Clevelond, enjoyed
the hospitality of Mrs. Hull's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. H. A. Deming.
Mr.. B. R. Sanford and Miss Perlea France
meant to be in season. and SO were married
Wednesday evening, and went to Tallmadge for
few days vacation.-Mr. Chapman and Miss
Mary Ausfahl waited till Thursday evening,
when they were married, and the next day took
possession of the old Horace Reed mansion
where they hope to live for time, and we shall
all be glad to have the venerable homestead oc-
cupied, even if it is by strangers. for it was
really lonesome to see the old house that so long
was occupied by such busy, bustling man, shut
up.
The good people of New Milford much enjoyed
an oyster supper at the U.B. Church, Wednesday
evening, and patronized it to such an extent
that it was financial success,
And now they are all talking about what we
will do for Christmas and the Holidays, and the
world moves on just about as it did when the
Mckinley tariff law was in force, and wool was
net on the free list.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-05
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RANDOLPH

Thanksgiving has come and gone. None
had cause to be more thankful than those
who, by invitation, gathered at the home of
G. L. Fox. Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Henderson,
of Cleveland, who have been visiting at the
above named place, gave Thanksgiving
supper to their parents, brothers and sisters.
The supper proved that there are good cooks
in Cleveland as well as in Randolph. There
was quite a literary program in the evening,
including songs and recitations by the little
Fox girls. A piece of poetry composed for
the occasion by two of those present, was
deserving of special mention. Itwas time
not to be forgotten and all departed in good
cheer, feeling that they had enjoyed them
selves well.
Miss Mary Ausphal and Mr.. Chapman we're
quietly married on Thanksgiving day. We
extend congratulations.
e. NJ. B. came home through the mud the
other day with bran new buggy. That's
all very WELL B., but we think it rather late
in the day for red birds.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer France attended the
wedding of Mr.. F's sister to Mr.. Rufus San
ford, of Rootstown.
Some of the farmers who sold their apples
to man in Canton have come up minus
their pay.
G. P. Coe was married at his residence
Thursday, Nov. 29th.
There is lots of sickness among children
this winter in the north part of Randolph.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-05
CHARLESTOWN.

VIII Copeland has sold his interest in the hay
bailer to'Curt Porter, and now Loomis and Por-
ter will be ready to bail hay or straw for all who
desire.
Two days last week Taylor Mowen threshed
corn stalks for A. Fl Austin, and yet has sixty
shocks to thresh that are unhusked. Several
interested persons went to see how it worked,
and found it cut and shredded so fine that cattle
eat it ALL SO there is no waste.
Last week the wind carried off the wheel to
Mr.. Strausser's windmill.
Mr.. Jaeger, of Windham, has a singing class
here, that will commence work next week on
Wednesday evening. Many of our old singers
have Joined, and the outlook for good sing is
encouraging.
Mr.. and Mrs. Greenleaf, of Norwalk, dined
with Mr.. and Mrs. Worden last Tuesday.
Laura Mowen has malarial fever.
Thanksgiving was beautiful day, and many
family gatherings were enjoyed by our people.
The exercises at the church in the evening were
well attended, and Rev. Blanchard's address is
highly spoken Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Will. Baldwin entertained their
friends, Mr. ank Mrs. Warren Coe, with an oys-
ter supper, Thanksgiving evening.
Mrs Ella Zinkhan, of Baltimore, is still here
with her mother, Mrs. Bishop, who is very i'll.
from Alabama, by his daughters. We were the
recipients of sample, and found them very fine
VIM. Baldwin has put up quite a sizeable hog
pen, 12x20 feet.
Il. Nj. Wilson is building fine chicken house.
ID. c. Collins has been very sick, and for the
first time in his go years was under the doctors
care. He is recovering slowly.
Mrs. A. P. Curtiss and some others received
through the mail a palmetto leaf and specimen
of fern, from Mrs. Donaldson, of Florida.
Mrs Bostwick went to her home at Oberlin,
last week.
Miss Rose Morris and Miss Ida FreIeigh will
give an entertainment at the Town Hall next
Friday evening. Miss Morris has been attending
the oratory College at Evanston, Ill, and is at
home until the first of January. Her part in the
entertainment will be something new.
The Buckeye Hunters have returned from
Michigan. AS yet we have not learned how
much game they brought home.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-05
The conntv commissioners commenced

The county commissioners commenced
their regular quarterly session Monday.
DIR. Applegate filed his bond and quail
fed as coroner. He assumes the duties of
that Office in January.
j. S. Tilden qualified as one of the COM
missioners of Hiram state road free
turnpike. j. B. Barnard is the other
member of the commission and their an
nual report shows receipts, $72O. 90; dis
bursements, S240; liabilities. $50.
F. NJ. Carlton ard S. E. Young, of the
Hiram free turnpike commission, reported
receipts, $1414.O3; expenditures, $1346 SO,
leaving balance of $3.50. Turnpike
bonds 1 and of $500 each have been paid
and were items OF the expenditures.
According TO statute passed last win
ter, the terms of commissioner and re-
corder do not begin until the first Monday
in September. The terms of the present
incumbents end in January, hence a
vacancy. Wesley Hubbard was appointed
as commissioner to fill this vacancy and
S. j. Post as recorder.
Yesterday the mayors and Justices
costs bills were passed upon, the regular
quarterly visit made to the Jail and the
same was found in good condition. Ed
ward Pontious, of Sufield, committed
from Suffeld, was discharged.
Today sheep claims will receive at
tentiOn and tomorrow the street railroads.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-05
McNEAL'S REPORT TO GOV. M,
kINLEY.
1t Sharply Arraigns Manufacturers
Who Fight the Pure Food Law.


State Dairy and Food Commissioner Nc
Neal, in his report for 1894 to Gov. Mckinley
reviews the war that has been made by man.
ufacturers of adulterated articles on the
Pure Food Law. His arraignment of these
fighters under the black flag of impurity is
drastic. The arch enemies of the law are
held up by name for public scorn. Promi-
nent among them appears the kingly title of
New York Baking Powder Company, that
is covering the State with advertisements
declaring that it has been pronounced by
the State Food Commission, of "Highest
efficiency and purer than any other Powder
sold in the State" Commissioner McNeal
says in his report that this same Baking
Powder Company contributed to fund to
bring about the defeat of the Pure Food
Law. Here is mendacity that is bold to the
point of wanton shamelessness. A foe of
the Commission, foe of the law intended
to make the work of the Commission effect
i've, lays claim to the highest endorsement
of this Commission What monstrous Gre
dulity is here imputed to the people of Ohio.
1t is so much too serious for tragedy that it
becomes, perforce, farce comedy. While
enjoying it, the citizens of the State, regard
less of party, will wish all success to Com
missioner McNeal in his plueky determina-
ton to expose all pretenders.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-05
SHALERSVHLE.

Mrs. Luther Minard, Mrs. John Haas. and
Pearl Porter are all on the sick list.
A small detachment from Shaler Council
attended Thanksgiving services at the Meth
odist Church on Sunday, Nov. 25th. and
listened to an excellent sermon by Rev Culp.
The Juniors who remain at home on such
occasions should have good excuses, and we
presume they did.
The Shalersville Lecture Course is an es-
tablished fact. There are to be five good
lectures delivered by the following named
gentlemen, in the order named: DR.. w. H.
Ryder, Dec. IA; Rev. Joseph Gledhill, Dec.
IS; Rev. w. T. S. Culp, Jan. II; Prof. Mark
B. Beal, Feb. %; Rev. F. F. Maple, about
March 1. Season tickets have been placed
at the low price of so cents each, with Schol.
ars' tickets at % cents, when countersigned
by the teacher. The enterprise is worthy of
a generous patronage.
Old Mrs. Albright is in quite feeble health
this Winter
W. s. Churchill, wife and daughter Bird
ate Thanksgiving dinner with H. F. Morris
and family.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Fred.
Reese died on Thursday last, from the effect
of teething. The funeral was held on Sat
urday, Rev. Wharton officiating
Mrs. Mary Witheren was badly frightened
last week Monday night by two men attempt
ing to enter the residence through window
OF her sleeping apartment.
We hear that the Kelley Commercial Col
lege, etc, is to be removed from Ravenna to
our village, and that some of our parents
are to abandon the free school system for
one that calls for bonus of $1,000 month.
Of course superior facilities always cost
money, and we sincerely hope the patrons
may realize on their investment, as no doubt
they will. We are not finding fault with
any mans methods or business, but we do
think that our present facilities for educa-
ton are sufficient to accommodate any and
all of the pupils of our township, and that
if they would but give our own teachers a
chance, they would do them some good.
PHOEBE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-05
HIRAM.

The series of meetings closed Sunday eve
ming, the result of which is several additions
and a general awakening among the mem
bers.
The action of the ladies of the w. C. T.U.
at their Convention in Cleveland, in CEN
surfing Mrs. Cleveland for the customary
breaking of a bottle of wine, at the christen.
ing of the st. Louis battle ship, receives as it
ought, the well merlted contempt and ridi-
cule of. all unbiased intelligent people.
Such bigotry and fanaticism is disgrace to
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-05
Pennsylvania
Lines.

Home Seekers Excursions West and
Southwest, via Pennsylvania Lines.
On December 4th and 18th these Lines will
sell Excursion Tickets at low rates to the
West and Southwest. Good returning 81
days from date of sale.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-05

administered on such occasions, his chances
for independent revival are not one in a
million. Let him alone, and the process of
death, if not already completed, will almost
invariably-I might say will inevitably
continue to the end.'
So that if viewed in its scientific light, the
process is not cruel one, but on the contra
ry, merciful one to the subject. The only
possible objection to it would lie in its es-
thetical features, and law makers, as such, /
opine, are not much given to considering
that phase of human sentiment"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-05

AN experiment was tried last week in
Jersey City, which, if true as told in the dis
patches, goes long way toward establishing
the correctness of the theory that electrocu-
ton does not necessarily kill, and that the
murderers who have sat in the electric chairs
at Sing Sing and Auburn may not have been
killed by the current, but have really died
under the doctors knives. The experiment
consisted in subjecting healthy, vigorous
COW to 5000 volts of the terrible agency fol,
one minute and a half, and after brief res
pite, turning the current on again for con-
tact of two minutes duration, making three
and one-half minutes in all. The animal
was apparently killed instantly at the first
shock, but after the lapse of ten minutes, the
vigorous use of a pair of bellows enabled her
to arise to her feet.
The law that consigns New York murder
ers to what now seems to be the experiment
tai chair" was framed from motives of hui
manity to the condemned criminal. The
question then arises, in view of the horrify
ing experiences with majority of the SUBJ
jects electrocuted thus far, and the expert
ments made on lower animals, is it after all
painless method, or one of agonizing tor
ture? In conversation with Ravenna ply
sician on the subject, he said that while the
nerve cells might not be thoroughly disinte
grated, as claimed would result in every case
by the process, and indeed might retain
sufficient individuality to admit of ultimate
vital restoration of the body by the proper
use of radical stimulants, yet the shock could
not do otherwise than produce instant un
consciousness; and if the subject was further
slectrocuted until the death point was pass
cd, or if he was subjected to professional
incision," having no power of mental sensa-
ton, he suffered no more than as if already
dead Suppose person to be asphyxiated
with water up to certain point-to all ap
pearances dead. He has been rescued SO
far as physical contact with the element is
concerned, but all that is necessary to insure
his death is simply to let him alone. So in
the case of eIectrocution. When a subject
itsiu the electric chair and receives the shock
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-05
To the South at Low Rates via Penn
sylVania Lines.

The last of the series of the Cheap Excur-
sions over the Pennsylvania Lines to enable
land seekers and others to visit Alabama,
Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mis-
sissippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and
Tennessee, have been fixed for October 2,
Nov. 6, and Dec. 4; also, to points in the
above States, except Kentucky, Nov. 9th.
Tickets will be sold to all applicants at
principal ticket offices of the PennsyIvania
Lines, and will be good returning twenty
days frsR date Of sale.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-05

A TIDAL WAVE carried away about 600
feet of the ocean docks at Tacoma, Washing
ton, last Thursday night. Several vessels in
the harbor barely escaped destruction. The
inhabitants of that city and region are great
ly concerned for their future safety, as
heavy shock of earthquake was felt the week
before, and the volcanic Mt. Rainier was in a
state of eruption on the 21st. The people
are nervously apprehensive of seismic dis
turbances that may threaten the very exist
there are Mt. Baker, Great Shasta, and 9TH
ers of the Cascade range, which are VOLCANOES.
Scientists say there is a connection between
the three phenomena experienced in the
shape of earthquake, eruption, and the tidal
wave.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-05

American womanhood, and will do the cause
of temperance far more harm than good.
Several weeks ago Mr.. R. P. Hutchinson;
while policing some chestnuts from tree,
was hit in one eye by a burr. After suffer
ing intense agony he went to Cleveland
few days ago and consulted an oculist, who
removed from the eye eight prickers. There
is now fair prospect that the eye may be
saved.
Henry Barholt was downed by horse one
day last week, and now wears lame shoul-
der. Don't wrestle with horse, unless you
are the stronger, or know how to take the
advantage.
Most everybody was thankful Thanksgiv-
ing day, and enjoyed the customary feast.
Rev. Mr.. Chase, of Ind, and Mr.. Logan, of
Alliance, last years Prohibition candidate
for Governor, returned thanks at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Young. And
the football team were thankful, that they
were defeated at Youngstown by only "a to 0,
and for the very gentlemanly treatment they
received there. And more especially thank
full that their share of the gate receipts far
more than paid their expenses.
DR.. Paige lectured before one of the Med
! ical Colleges in Cleveland last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adams, of Medina, were the
guests of their daughter, Mrs. Newton, last
week.
The whole cummunity very much regrets
the critical condition of Mrs. Trowbridge
caused by tumor, which was remored Sun
day, by DR.. Paige and a specialist from
Cleveland. Fl.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-05
Holiday Excursions
Via Erie Lines,

Dec. 24th, 25th, 31st, and January LIST, The Erie
Lines will sell Excursion Tickets to all stations
Salamanca and Buffalo to Chicago and Cincin.
natl, at One and One-Third Fare for Round Trip
Good for return until January End.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-12-05
IOAIL

We have eight grades of Soft Coal. We
sell as cheap as any one. See US.
Telephone SO. A. H. HINE & Co.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-20
CARR'S WOODS FOR LEASE

For Picnics and Dancing Parties.
Electric Lights, Dancing Pavilions,
Swings, etc. Cool Springs. Pleasant
Shady Woods. For prices apply to j.
GIESEN or, B. A. RIVES. s 90 2m
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-20
PERSONAL.

&. e. Griffith, of Winchester, is in the
city on business.
Jno. H. Osborn, of Carlisle. Pa, was
la Roanoke yesterday.
Mrs. Capt. James w. Hunton returned
yesterday from visit to friends at Rich
mond.
u. N. Slaughter. Of Honoker, Va, was
in the city yesterday stopping at the ST.
James.
G. w c. Woolwine left for New
River yesterday to visit his father and
mother.
Mrs. N. G. Ainsworth and Miss Willie
Thompson, Of Hollins, spent yesterday
with friends in the city.
DR.. Ralph Brown has gone to Column
bia, S. G., where he was called by the
severe illness of his sister.
Miss Carrie E. Peck, Of Lynchburg,
Is visiting the family Of Capt. j. E.
Peck, 434 Church avenue s. w.
Mrs. Charles A. Woolford, accompa-
MED by her little daughter, have gone
to Pueblo, Colo, to visit her parents.
Twins, boy and girl, we're born to
the wife Of A. M Nelson, of Nelson &
Meyers, on Monday night. Mother and
children are doing we'll.
Miss Francis Solomon left yesterday
for Petersburg, where she will visit
Mrs. E. Goetz. From there she will go
to Norfolk to visit friends for while.
MR.. j. Floyd French, of Norfolk, Va,
with her three children, Is in the city
visiting her sister, Mrs c. b. Bell. Mrs.
French is the daughter Of L. F Barks :
dale.
Mrs. e. M. Murden and sister, Carrie
Hettrick, left last night for Edenton, N
C., in response to telegram announc-
ing the serious illness of their father
who is about rs years old.
Hon. John e. Massie, superintendent
of public instruction of Virginia, passed
through Roar BIKE yesterday morning en-
route to Blacksburg to attend the com
mencement exercises OF the Virginia
Agricultural and Mechanical College.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-20
HEIRONIMUS & BRUGH'S.
Bargains in
City and Country
Property.

400 acres OF fine grass and farming
land, adjoining Bedford City The best
location in tho county for fruit. Large
1O-room dwelling, fine water, good CUT
buildings; very convenient to churches,
schools and academies. Price sig 900
VIII take some good horses and csttle
In part payment
2S 5l6 sores, 214 miles from town:
some wood, 5-room house, Two tenant
houses. b III and stable, apples. reaches
and goo. cherries, DC spring and gar
den; land Of hcsv quality Price 81 900;
one-fonrth cash, balaIce in one and two
years
1850 aces Of fine land OF Little Otter"
In Bedford county; rs acres Of bottom
land, SO acres IN clover and timothy; TX
miles from Norfolk and Western sta.
: tion. Price $40 per acre
SIP acres in the Catawba Valley, Ii
miles froU Roanoke; s-ruom frame
house, plenty Of ou,buildings, sswmill
and two story carpenter shop; land OF
good quality and mostly in grass. Price
$1,000: terms Easy
$50 acres, 316 miles from Bedford
City; 25 acres CT bottom land. Groom
dwelling, 4-room house in yard, good
stable, barns, 2 tenant houses, / 600
selected fruit trees, apples, peaches,
pears, plumS, damsons, cherries, rasp.
berries, strawberries and grapes; fine
water, very convenient TO churches,
schools and mills.
SO acres of the best land in Roanoke
oounoY, miles from Roanoke and l
mile from Hollins; groom dwelling,
good outbuildings, inc young orchard.
Price $50
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-20
THE EXCURSION TO LURAY.
Statement From the Committee Who
Have the fair In Charge

Statement From the Committee Who
Have the fair In Charge
AS there seems to be some our stion as
to the manner in which the excursion
will be conducted the committee desire
to say that every arrangement has psen
made for the comfort Of the excursion
lists. There will be no rough element
of any kind tolerated, and while we do
not anticipate anything but a most
pleasant time, yet as an additional safe.
guard in handling and taking care of
such large number of people, we have
provided special officers. who will see
to the comfort OF the O. cursionists and
preserve good order on the train.
Every holder of a ticket will DE on
titled to seat. No tickets will be sold
on the platforms on Saturday morning,
as the number of the coaches will be ar.
ranged for on Friday afternoon. Tho ride
will be long one and we desire to Start
the train promptly so as to give as much
time as possible ut Luray
1t is the earnest desire OF tho COM
mittec to make this model of their
manner OF conducting their excursions,
as we expect to conduct others in the
future TO other points, and we shall DO
everything to merit the approval and
support of the people
r b. WORKMAN,
w W. LYMAN.
H A. GILLIs,
Committee
THE a o. q. w. will hold special
meeting to night ct S p d.
FF FOUR BACK ACHES,
Or you nre all worn out. really good fof n6ul.
ing. 1t is general debility. Try
BROWN'S IRON BITTERS.
1t VIII cure you. cleanse your liver, ana 6lTn
GOOD prr,atitc
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-20
TOWN PROPERTY.

7room house on Ninth avenue, east
OF Franklin road, lot 5Oxl5O Price
$4,000; $3.50 cash. balance in one two,
three four end five years. Sold for
$4,000.
s-room house, with improve ncnts, on
Eighth avenue sw.; good stable, fruit
and shade trees on lot. Price S2,25O;
terms very easy.
4-room cottage in the southwest part
of the town, large lot, eli for $3.50.
7-room house on eventh avenue s.w.,
lot 50xl5D feet. Price go, 5O0 terms
easy
Lot Oh Jefferson street $500
Lot on Eighth avenue s. w, $500; $50
cash, balance $40 per month
WANTED: We have several
customers for bar
gains in town property from $500 to
$4,000.
GB- Send for our new list of bargains
In farms.
!. ]. T. VIuGFIELD,
REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE AND
RENTAL AGENT,
\ $40 Commerce Street
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-20
Z '', :.:, !: Z

In order to close out a few
lots of special things we have
put the knife In them SO as to
accomplish our end. They
will only last few days, so
anyone in want will save
money by attending this sale.
Black and Tan.
Gauntlet Silk Gloves THAT WE'RE
25c pair now 12Hc.
soc quality now 25c.
75c quality now 37Hc.
81 and $I.25 quality now soc.
ABOUT
4 doz. Black Kid Gloves,
SMALL SIZES,
81 quality now soc.
For the next 80 days
we will offer all
SI.50 Kid Gloves at Sl.25.
ALL GLOVES WARRANTED AND
FITTED TO THE HAND.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-20

For poverty of the blood
and all other conditions result
ing from constipation, go by
the book on Beecham's pills.
Book free, pills csc. At
drugstores; or write to B F
Allen Co, 3o5 Canal st, New
York.