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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-03-27
Terribly Burned.

Yesterday afternoon the wife of David
Pedlow, fireman on the Ravenna accommo-
dation, had terrible experience with fire
that may cost her life. She was in a chair
nursing her IL days old babe, when her dress
caught ire from an open CRATE stove, in front
OF which she was sitting. On discovering
her danger she quickly arose and fortunate
ly for the babe, had sufficient presence of
mind to lay it down, thus saving it's life By
this time her dress was in blaze and the un-
fortunate woman made the mistake of rush
ing iout doors, by which the flames were
famed into tenfold activity and intensity.
The crew of a freight train standing near by,
attracted by her screams, went to her assist
ance, and vainly attempted to extinguish the
flames, which were finally put out by a pail
OF water thrown onto the PROSTATE woman
by Mrs. Devine, a neighbor, The poor wo-
man was tenderly conveyed to the house in
an agony of suffering and medical aid was
promptly summoned. Her entire left side
was frightfully burned, and although every
thing possible was done to alleviate her
dreadful sufferings, they were almost un-
bearable, while the shock to her nervous sys-
tenn was of the most extreme character. Her
husband, who was in Cleveland at the time
of the sad accident, was telegraphed to and
took the first train for the home which he
had left in the morning with no thought of
the awful experience awaiting the young
wife, to whom he had been married less than
year.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-03-27

The Lotus Glee Club sang to an appreci
ative though rather limited audience, at the
Methodist Church, last evening. They came
with high reputation and went away with the
laurels of Ravenna criticism. Their singing
is very superior. No quartette has been in
Ravenna for years containing voices of such
purity and sweetness. The quality is exquis-
itely musical and the Interpretation fine.
The elocutionary renditions of Miss Burpee
and the piano selections played by Miss Dean
were of the best. Too much praise cannot
be given the entertainment and it is impera.
tive to the good name of Ravenna that this
splendid organization return on some future
date and be greeted with crowded audito-
rum in the Opera House. Their concert is
treat and rare treat
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-03-27

Last year commenced elaborate plan Of advertising
but before half through, OUR ADsERTISEMEhTS
DISAPPEARED. Why2 Because WE WERE OVERWHELMED
WITH BUSINESS. There but thing to do Withdraw
the advertising and devote energy to filling the orders
flooded This did and handled with
reasonable promptness unprecedented business
WITH ENLARGED FACTORIES, INCREASED FACILITIES,
AND TWENTY BRANCH HOUSES FROM WHICH TO DIS
TRIBUTE OUR GOODS, WE CAN NOW CARE FOR ALL WHO
COME could reduce prices because
compelled in some way for Aermotor goods
We been satisfied with lower prices but why create
a demand which could not supply2 We have made the
heaviest purchases of steel and material bought in this
prices and have made terms to
dealers make unprecedented prices.
quality character, variety, finish, and accessibility to
full goods REPAIRS without competitors
In plan of advertising last proposed to furnish
certain conditions for &5 For stated
above we did complete advertising aud the feed cut
not put out We propose to make amends in
He,y ~ S WFIv SnpERioR EEFn CTTER y 0RTH
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-03-27
kadies X X X
Take the 'o our n'''''' Cloak x Department

Where you will find such array of new, stylish Capes
in Velvet, Cloth Silk, and every effect for 1895 1--WE
have testimony of customers every day. is be
found i'll the County. Not the carelessy cut crooked
hanging sort, with drop here and hitch there but
from lowest price to highest we'll made and flushed
Special value in Clay Worted Capes, high pleated Col
lars ltn Ribbon Bows and Jet Buckles form the neck
and front nish ranging in price from $1.5O to $500.
We also have a nice line of Jackets for Misses from
to 16 years of age.
Close examination of our X SKIRT STOCKM
Will show values and styles far beyond what would
imagine possible The shape style and 8" set of Skirts
these days. of greater Importance than the
teria of which made and when perfect in every respect
at prices less than material and making would cost,
sensible buys the ready y-made, handsome Black
Serge Separate Skirts. Stylish Pipe Back Full Flaring
Skirt, well lined at from $3.50 to $500.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-03-27

So far as adequate staging and the use OF
attractive accessories are concerned the per
formance of " Uncle Toms Cabin" at the
Academy of Music last night was as pleasing
as any seen here for a long time. The com
pany of jubilee singers was unusually large
aud their voices were exceedingly resonant
and harmonious, Mr.. ST. Clair" drove t"
his cottage in a carriage with span of black
horses, and little " Eva" was driven around
the gardens behind quartette of spirited
horses, while ayoke of real oxen are hitched
to the cart, and the bloodhounds and dom
keys come in at the right time.-[Philadel-
phia Press, Dec. 25, '94.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-03-27
D. M. CLEWELL.
MARCH 27, 8o5.

Let hope that the bright sunshine of the few days
means that Spring has come to stay. Judging from the
crowds of ladies that have ocked stor only
viewing but also buying the pretty things offer,
think it has.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-03-27

Ira Jackson, of Akron, was in town today.
There will be four candidates for initiation
at Royal Arcanum meeting tomorrow night
A full attendance is desired.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-03-27

| Ora Torpey was arrested Sunday night by
officer Goodenough for disturbance. Before
the young fellow was placed behind the bars
he resisted the officer vigorously, but series
of taps on his head brought him to his senses
(after they were all but knocked out of him.
Monday he was taken before Mayor Cole and
bound over to Probate Court on a charge of
resisting an officer. He was released on bail.
Last Thursday night company of friends
and neighbors called on Mr. and Mrs. f. R,
Taylor, to remind them of their 18th wedding
anniversary. Cards and general sociability
made the evening very pleasant and enjoy
| able. Among the features of the occasion
was an original poem, contributed by one of
the guests, in which the home OF their host
and hostess was found to be complete in
every essential of the model household ex
cept "A boy. The card prizes were won
by Mrs. Helen J. Witter and J. II. Furry.
William Garrison, son of James Garrison,
met with a bad accident late last Wednesday
afternoon, while assisting in the work of
lowering the Crown Flint factory. He was
engaged in the cellar or basement part of
the building, when a portion of the brick
floor above him gave way, almost burying
him in the debris. When extricated his left
leg was found to be terribly crushed and
mangled just above the ankle. He was taken
to DR.. Whites hospital Thursday morning,
and his injuries are now getting along favor
ably. He has a wife and four children, who
are said to be in destitute circumstances.
An interesting and profitable meeting of
the Horticultural Society was held at the
Congregational Church last Wednesday,
The attendance was good, although not as
large as last month. Mr.. Soseman exhibited
Fallawater and Beeman Sweet apples in a
very fine state of preservation. They were
packed in November, in tin cans with close
although not air tight cover, and placed in
a cool cellar. He thinks this better than any
wooden package.
The reports as to the condition of fruit
buds indicate that the stone fruits-peaches,
plums and cherries-are probably nearly all
killed by the severe winter. Apples, pears
and ounces, with the hardy varieties of
small fruits are apparently all right.
The President read his annual address, in
which he reviewed the past years work both
in the Society and in the field, and gave en-
cOuragement for the future.
The essay by Rev. o. G. Colgrove, of Kent,
upon comparison between the culture of
the Garden and the culture of the Human
Life, partook largely OF the nature of SER
mon. 1t contained many good points, and
was we'll received.
The April meeting will be held at the home
of F. F. Mlester, with an essay by T. C.
Stewart.
Rev. and Mrs. Fl. D. ferreturned from
Florida, Saturday, and he occupied his pull
pit Sunday morning. The Reverend gentle
man reports the season in the orange State
as one month belated, which is regarded as
favorable to peaches and small fruits gen.
orally. They visited Mammoth Cave. KY.
in which 152 miles of exploration have been
made, and the end is not yet,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-03-27
KaWns and Dinnities.

We have sale line of Irish Dimties and
French Organdies-the popular Wash Fabrics of thie
The Dmtes fas hionabIe "long years ago.
Every lady had Dimity Dress then, and every lady
should have now.
We also want to call your attention to large
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-03-27
Laundered d! Shirt d Waists !! for LADIES. d

Without doubt the largest gathering of these. de-
cdedy Fashionable Garments shown in this city is
to be at Materials French and Do
mestic Percales Dmes, etc. in all the leading colors
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-03-27
FOR SALE!

so ACRES off from the west side of the farm
of George Eckert, late of "harlestown, Ohio.
Soil is clay loan Small sugar camp; 80 K 40 ft,
barn. Price 100. Call on or address
II. B. DICKINSON, Executor.
Rayenna, Ohio,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-03-27
READYMADE WRAPPERS

When you buy Wrapper, good quality, ready
made, for 81 CO. don't stop to make one.
While the Cheap Store" is having a preliminary
rush" and is always lively, 'deiberaon haste %
in selection whether in the of the season.
advance will the satisfactory values as our
adequate and competent force b hind the counter" will
demonstrate, by prompness panstakng and polite
tention At all times welcome greeting and correct
styles and values await you at the leading Dry Goods
Emporium.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-03-27

The Pastor, Rev. W. G. Schoppe, will
preach next Sunday morning in the Congre-
gational Church, on "Jesus Christ-His Sin.
less Character" Sunday evening he will
begin a series of PRACTICAL TALKS TO
YOUNG MEN, illustrated by the Story of
Joseph.
1st. "The Dreams of Joseph"
End. "Leaving Home and the Testing
Time"
3rd. "Courage under difficulties
4th. "Success, or Dreams Fulfilled, yet
not fulfilled"
9TH. "How to Use Power: or Payment of
Old Scores"
9th. "The Foundations for Sunny Old
Aue.n
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-03-27

The production of Uncle Toms Cabin, :"
which will be presented at Reeds Opera
House tomorrow Thursday evening, is on
a scale of magnifcence never before witness
ed in this city. 1t has been several years
since Ravenna audience has been treated
to representation of this beautiful drama,
in which actors worthy of the name were
employed, and the resources of the scenic
artist and mechanic are taxed to their utmost
to make the setting of the piece equal to that
used in the great spectacular plays. The
Davis Company gives most powerful and
intelligent Interpretation of this touching
masterpiece of dramatic fiction. Among the
scenic effects used (all of which were painted
by Sosman & Landis from authentic designs)
is the gorgeous Apotheosis, and the last
scene. the Ascent of Eva to the realms OF
bliss, borne by Angels; the Pearly Gates and
stairway to the Home beyond the Skies the
Ohio river in mid. winter by moonlight /; a
Southern Paradise at sunset; allegorical
scenes, typical of the birth of liberty and
blessing of little children ; the weird Rocky
Pass the realistic Cotton plantation, all OF
which are positively the most magnificent
displays of scenic art and mechanical effe t.
! ever witnessed. This is the first time thai
every scene has been produced in this greal
| play.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-07-11
GOING TO COLORADO,
A Pleasant Party Of Dickinsonians
Leaves Tonight.

The special trains enroute to the
National Educational meeting at Dem
YER make 1t seem like old Knight
Templar conclave. times. Dickinson
county will be strictly in the process
sion and its Colorado excursionists
are looking forward to a pleasant
time among the mountains 4 spe-
clal car Of the Union Pacific will take
the Dickinson county contingent out
tonight, departing at $40 a. m. and
reaching Denver tomorrow afternoon
Rooms have been engaged and many
will remain five or six weeks, seeing
the scenery Of the Rockies and attend
ing the summer school at Colorado
Springs. The party consists OF
supt, shirk and family, Abilene; s.
NJ. Cook and wife, Chapmani L. H.
Wishard and wife, Solomon' Misses
Sawyer, Harrington; Cora craln'
Chapman; Hattie and Bertha Livings-
ton, Buckeye; Clara shenk' Torrance
Leila Stackhouse, Chapman NJ, n
johnson, Anna johnson, Mary Field
and Miss Pennell, Abilene Messrs
Walter Finley, Horace Johnson Abb
lene: P. Carter, H. J. and J. II. Fry
Chapman, +. +. CoulsonD Enterprise
W. W. Ramey, Horington' The fol
lowing are also talking Of joining thu
party Agnes Smith, WoodbIne' !
H. Malott and wife, Abilene; G. &
Wick and l.. Hoyt, Ohapman' Mrs
Reames, Mrs. Potter and Mrs, kes
singer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-07-11
NEwBERN.

The light wheat crop has been
slightly damaged by the weeds which
have grown up since the late rains
From all appearances the oats crop
will be good. Corn is looking well
and the pospects are for good crop
Mr.. Hershey lost three fine cows
last week from feeding them wilted
corn.
VIM. Shirley and Chris Miley will
feed the threshing machine this sea-
son for J. II. Kaufman.
Mrs. Haney and family visited the
old home Sunday.
Mrs. Clyde Brewer was visiting her
parents over Saturday and Sunday.
J. H. Kaufman has moved his en-
CINE TO Dillon to run the creamery
while that engine is being repaired
School teachers are spending their
vacant hours in rustling around to
see the schoolboards Of the several
districts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-07-11
- . -
CHAPMAN.

The Fourth Of July celebration here
had some novel features.
In the morning was a most ridicu-
lous parade Of humorous order. The
only adverse criticism to be made IS
that it was too short hut it shows
what might be done along that line
This was followed by a game OF ball
between the Fats and Leans in which
tho Leans were winners. In the az
ternoon the first exercise was the
climbing Of pole IA feet high well
covered with grease and soap. After
several attempts by Others Ed McNiff
succeeded in reaching the top and
was declared the winner. This was
followed by races by boys from 5 to
10 and 10 to 10. A swift race was
won by Jas. Odle and a wheelbarrow
race by Chas. Clark. Every race on
the program was announced but in
some OF them there were no entries.
There were several remarkable fea-
lures Of the day. There were no ar
rests. There were no fights, no
quarrels and no DRINKS. There may
have been some who were drinking
but none who were unable TO take
care Of themselves. II was no fzzle
Chapman will long remember July
4th, 1895.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-07-11
NOD.PARqlSAN JUDICIARY.
DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETS At
JUNCTION CITY.
Counties Of Gsary, Dickinson and
Morris Have 4 Conference Of Han
agsrs Of the Humphrey Campaign
Of l60l-Convention 10 Called.

Special to the Reflector.
JUNCTION CITY. July 6.-The COM
mittee Of the Eighth Judicial district
which was the central committee Of
the non-psrtisan judicial campaign OF
in 1891 when Judge James Humphrey
was elected, met here at 2 o'clock
pursuant to call. The members OF
the committee are:
Geary-J. R. Mcclure, W. j.
franklin, A. B. Gee; Morris-John
Maloy, J. J. Lower, Chas. Owens;
Dickinson-A. c. Romig, Z, H.
Dingee. P. Sheeran.
Marion county was not in this dis
trict at the time Of the other election
50 has no representative. A humber
Of attorneys and leading politicians
we're present in addition to COM
mittee members.
The meeting Of the committee wal
harmonious and the situation wal
canvassed thoroughly. 1t was de-
cided to hold a non-partisan judicia
convention at Harrington, Saturday
August 81, Delegates are to b.
chosen from each county, one for eaci
1000 population, selected IN mas
convention August 81.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-07-11
WANT TO 40, YOU KNOW.
Will the People Never Get Roads
En0ughY

1t is generally supposed that the
county Is pretty well fixed for high
ways and there are few places which
one wants to reach to which an APP
proach cannot be found Yet at
every meeting Of the board OF COM
missioners, there are new petitions
for more roads. Two years ago the
commissioners issued a request to
the people not to ask the opening Of
new roads but instead Of helping
matters 1t made them worse aud
seemed to wake up the people to i'm
aginc new needs. Each road costs
considerable money, the damages
amounting to hundreds Of dollars in
some instances. The building Of
creameries has been to some extent
responsible for the opening Of roads
leading to them but it is generally
believed that the county is pretty
well supplied. Although little dis
erection is left the commissioner
when proper petitions are presented
they propose to do their best to holt
down the road building as much al
possible. The county needs som'
land for farming purposes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-07-11
ENTERPRISE.

Walter Denning, Of Winfield, was
viewing the Hoffman irrigation lands
last Friday. He was very much
pleased with the plant and the work
being done by it.
A very interesting ball game IS eN-
pected for next Thursday afternoon
on the Enterprise grounds.
Arnold Ehrsam leaves today for
Harrington, where the Wichita ball
team are playing, to complete ar
rangements for a game with the Mil
lers. As the Millers have met and
conquered everything thus far during
the season much interest will center
in this game If played
All the teachers Of our city schools
have accepted the positions. The
corps now stands; II. NJ. Ambrose,
principal, with the following grade
teachers, Misses Estes, Cooke, Lowry,
Humbargar, Brown and Campbell.
The county Epworth League meets
this, Tuesday, evening in this city
A very interesting session is conil-
IDENTIFY expected. The exercises to-
night open with a song service con-
Quoted by J. +. staatz Of this city
| Rev. j. &. Henderson OF Junction
City will preach revival sermon
The convention lasts all day tomor-
row.
/. Mr.. Chas. Stafford and Prof
Ambrose did business in in Tho
county seat Wednesday.
The town was nearly depopulatec
the Fourth. Many went to Junction
City, many more to salina and many
accompanied the ball team to Minnea
polls. The Millers came out abe az
at Minneapolis, s to ID. The Mlllef'
against the State.
We are reliably informed that tn
firm Of J. 7. Staatz 4 Son will sooT
be dissolved and that the lunio'
member, Mr.. W. II. Staatz, will re
move to Nebraska, where in company
with Mr.. Latske he will do a genera
mercantile business.
Miss Humbargar, Of Abilene wa
elected to a position in our school
by the board Wednesday night.
Postmaster Hassler will probabl''
take "holdn about Aug, !.
There is general rejoicing over tn
timely rain Of Thursday night.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-07-11
Good Health

And good appetite 60 hand in hand.
With the loss Of appetite, the e, system
cannot long sustain itself. Thus the
Notifications Of good health are bro
ken down and the system Is liable TO
attacks Of disease. 1t is in such cases
that the medicinal powers Of Hoods
Sarsaparilla are clearly shown. Thou
sands who have taken Hoods sarsap-
arilla testify to its great merits as
purifier Of the blood, 1t powers TO re,
store and sharpen the appetite and
promote a healthy action Of the diges'
tive organs. Thus it is, not what We
say but what Hoods sarsaparila does
that tells the story and constitutes
the strongest recommendation tha'
can be urged for any medicine. WI.
not take Hoods sarsaparilla now
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-07-11
HIGH SCHOOL LEVY LOWERED,
Trustees Hold an Interesting and
Important Meeting.

The county high school board Of
trustees met today at the court house
in regular session. Those present
were: D. F. Shirk, president, F. E.
Munsill, F. W. Wright, A. s. Lowery,
P. Scanlon. W. I. Harris, A. +. Hart,
Principal 5. NJ. Cook.
The treasurer's report read and ac-
cepted, as was that Of the hoard to
the county commissioners. The
principals report for the year was
also accepted.
BY order Of the board a levy Of
one and two-lifths mills was ordered as
the tax for the schools purposes for
the coming year. Last year 1t was
Il for general purposes and Il for
building. The surplus on the latter
made up a deficiency in the former.
The expenses this year owing to the
reduction in teachers and salaries will
be considerably less than last year
and are estimated at $4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-07-11
An International Contest,

A great international horseshoe
pitching contest was the biggest eS-
element in town Saturday Inc
affair, which attracted many onlookers'
was held on the field on southside near
Hoffman's store and was fight to
the death. The opposing factions for
the championship at this thrilling
game Of skill are the north and south
sides. The former was represented
by Ed. Thayer, j. Reynolds K. Brad
ley and Geo. Etherngtoni SOUTH j.
Thayer, R. B. Hart W. Lips, NJ
Wright. The winners will challenge
Minneapolis next week
Score was: North 6, South z.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-07-11
FOR An ATHLETIC PARK.
A Chance for Abilene to Secure At.
tractiye Contests.

One Of the things which prevents
Abilene's securing athletic tourna-
ments, contests, ETC., is its lack Of
good grounds. Last fall when foot
ball games were played, two-thirds Of
the congregation sat outside the dead
line and paid no admission. The re-
suit was that the income Of the foot
ball team stayed several degrees be-
low zero.
A number Of the bicycle, baseball,
tennis and football enthusiasts are
considering plan to secure better
grounds. II a good tract nearby can
be secured it is proposed to lay out a
one-third mile bicycle track, inside Of
which will be football and baseball
ground, tennis courts, etc. Seats and
a high board fence would complete it
and make the best athletic field in
central Kansas. Probably the best
ground is the old baseball field on
West First, west OF G. G. Sterl's, II it
could be secured, Something should
be done before the football season sets
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-07-11
WON A $1,000 RACE,
A Dickinson County Horse Takes
Three Straight Heats.

Dickinson county Is not out Of the
racing business yet. The St. Joseph,
No., races, the greatest in the vest
have shown record for horse OF
this county that is in some respects
the largest victory ever won BY a
Dickinson flyer
Lady Nottingham, owned by J. W.
Creeoh Of Herington, and driven BY
Henry Miller, formerly Of Abilene but
now Of Herington, won the 2;So pace
yesterday in three straight heats
which she took in 2;14, 2'l6!, 2'lSl.
There were 10 starters in the first
heat but only five finished the race
The purse was $1,000. The race was
made in a strong wind but on good
track.