The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-09-26
"Ravenna 40 years Ago.,

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''Ravenna 40 Years Ago"
In answer to many questions, 1 would say
that the above work is in press, and will be
out in about two weeks. Due notice will be
given. A. B. GRIFFIN.
SEPT. 25.
NOTICE! We are prepared to take or
ders for all kinds of Coke. See us before
placing your orders. A. H. HINE & Co.
Next Sunday at 1890 Il. M, services in the
Universalist Church VIII be conducted by
Mrs. Andrew Wilson, and at p. m. the Y.
P. c. U. will conduct the services. All are
cordially invited.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Shalersville
NJ. E. Church will hold Social at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Jacob Derr, on Thursday af-
ternoon and evening, October 4, '94. All are
cordially invited.
Miss Maud Colson, after residence in Ra-
VIENNA of something over year, returned to
her home in Cochranton, Pa, last Saturday,
to remain. Her many friends regret her
departure, and wish her well.
Rev. Andrew Wilson will preach next
dL IL d. liz duu LII Iu0 GNSulLSj LII
the &c old Campbellite Church," about two
and a-half miles northwest of the Center of
Palmyra.
K. S. Wing has moved into the residence
of Mrs. Harriet Babcock, on North Chestnut
st. He takes possession of the entire prem
ises, Mrs. Babcock having abandoned house
keeping, reserving rooms as boarder in the
family of her tenant.
LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS remaining
in Ravenna P. O., September 26, 1894, fortwo
weeks or more.
Leslie Dow, John Clingan, Mr.. D. A. Ely,
VIM. Henderson, Mrs. Laura Liners, ]. NJ.
Walker: D. C. GOODMAN, P. NJ.
Extra Rubbers and Extra Tops for Mason
Jars at about one-half price, at
HOPE NOVELTY STORE.
Miss Lena Walter left for New York City
Sunday morning to remain several weeks.
She will stop off at Salamanca on her return
and remain there for week or two. Miss
Walter takes the trip for the benefit of her
health, and that she may experience the de-
sired recuperation is the wish of many
friends.
N1IS. 6dlI1d MdAoOA O1CO 4eOb l. 1AOoy
evening, shortly before O'Clock, at the
home of her son, E. W. Maxson, Esq, of
apoplexy, after long and distressing ILL
ness. Had she lived until Sept. 90, she would
have been "a years. Her funeral was held
Monday at 1 O'Clock, from the house, Rev.
Meek officiating. Her remains were taken
to Garrettsville for interment. She had
lived in Ravenna since July, 1898.
Rev. S. W. Meek preached very able and
useful sermon, Sunday morning, in which
he vindicated the cause of Foreign Mission
ary Work in mastery presentation of its
motives and its results, physical, material
and mental, as well as spiritual and moral.
He closed by an earnest plea for Christian
liberality that shall break down the barriers
of Sectarian erection, and thus hasten the
day of the true Brotherhood of Man.
The efforts of Manager Carter to secure
first class companies for the Opera House
are evidently appreciated by the Ravenna
| theater goers. The house was again filed
last Thursday night, when The Power of
Gold" held the attention of the large audi
ence The play was one which gave many
opportunities for excellent acting, and each
member of the company was an artist. 1t is
to be hoped the good record made so far this
season will be continued.
An event of more than ordinary interest
and enjoyment in Masonic circles took place
Monday evening in this city. In response to
an invitation extended by Hon. o. P. Sperra,
District Lecturer for the district comprising
the counties of Columbiana, Mahoning and
Portage, about one hundred officers and
members of the degree staffs of the various
Lodges in the three counties came to Raven
ua to witness the comforting of Master Mason
degree by Unity Lodge. The guests were
entertained by fine banquet at the Etna
House, at which there were 150 plates. The
pleasures of the board were heightened by
the excellent music furnished by the Raven
ma Mandolin Club. 1t was an exceedingly
pleasant affair, masonically and socially, anc
the visitors were highly pleased at the en-
tertainment given them, and complimenteC
the exemplifcation of the work very highly
> F.P. Chapman left for Boston this morn
ing, in company with his daughter, Mis-
Maude, and Miss May Witter, where th'
former of the young ladies will enter th'
> Boston School of Oratory and the latter tn
!, Conservatory of Music. They will spend ;
= few days in New York and thence proceed t
> Boston by water. Mr.. Chapman will be al
f sent about two weeks, during which time b
g will visit the large shoe concerns of Boston
Brocton and other places, including Stacy
Z, Adams & Co., w. L. Douglass Shoe Co. ant
g Geo. E. Keath. If there are any improve
ments, or anything new in the line of foe
. gear, you may rest assured he will find
: out He will send home a large order fo
+ the Fall and Winter trade. Wait for him.
Mr.. S. L. Peck, an attorney from Merme1
1t tau, La, is visiting in Mantua, where b
n Joined his wife last Sunday. He was at tn
y y Fair, Saturday, taking in the races and VII
iting with the Secretary, Lafayette Smitl
who is cousin of his wife. Mr.. Peck hs
ID very pleasant things to report of the Sum
South, and can also, if SO disposed, relat
ID some thrilling experiences. One of his sol
Il was employed as Government Clerk in tE
old Ford's Theater building at Washington
10 at the time of its collapse, and althoug
10 4, buried many feet under the debris, he esca
is ed with broken ankle and number of S
we're bruises.