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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27
RANDOLPH.
Editor Democratic Press.

Editor Democratic Press.
FEB. %. The Aid Society of tho Disciples
Church served an old fashioned New England
Dinner. at the Town Hall, on the evening of the
22nd. 1twas we'll patronized and the receipts
were over $40. Some of the dishes served we're
baked beans, cold pork and potatoes, pumpkin
pie. rye and Indian bread, The walters were
dressed in old time costume. The tables were
decorated with twelve tallow candles in old
fashioned candlesticks, and quite display of
pewter plates and old fashioned dishes. But it
is hard to make old fashione people out of our
modern and advanc sd society. We noticed some
who persisted in eating everything from the
fork and slipping their coffee and tea from tea
spoon. We noticed that as soon as all had been
served the the young people had the tables and
chairs removed and the old folks sent home,
Perhaps this is old fashioned, too, but our
memory is at fault just here, we will drop the
curtain and retire.
There has been series of meetings in the NJ.
E. Church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Wy
koff. The result of these meetings, up to date,
has been that a goodly number have made a
public confession and expressed determined
purpose to live christian life. The meetings
to continue for another week.
The delegates to the District Convention of
the W, r. e. in Ravenna are very enthusiastic
tver the success Of the meeting. They are also
10 I'd in their praise of the hearty greeting ex.
nde d to them by the Corps members of the ".
K. Z. at Ravenna.
NJ :. Melvine Meacham, Miss Jessie Jerome and
Miss Mabel Meacham. were in Akron yesterday.
Miss Meacham stays with her mother, Mrs. Har-
per, in Akron, for a short time
Miss Mary Buckman, trained nurse, was called
to Akron last Thursday to attend patient suf
fering with pneumonia, X.
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STREETSBORO.

Miss Grace LaDu rendered fine selection at
the concert given by the Hoffman Brothers OIL
Wednesday evening of last week.
Miss Emma Bierce visited friends in Kent from
Saturday until Monday.
Mrs. Ed. Cristbel is on the sick list. DR.. J. A.
Morris, of Kent, is the attending physician.
The funeral of Henry Ellsworth held at
his late residence Monday, Rev, Andrew Wilson,
of Ravenna, preaching the sermon. Mrs. Els
worth is seriously i'll with heart trouble.
Miss McIlmoyal, of the Deaconess Home, in
Cleveland, will conduct the services IN the NJ. E.
Church on Sunday morning next.
Communion service was held at the Presbyte-
rian Church Sunday morning.
special service was held at the NJ E. Church
Sunday morning. At the close of the sermon
forty-seven persons applied for admission to the
Church, at the result of the meetings during the
weeks previous. Sacramento services were also
held on Sunday morning. The service through
out was solemn and impressive, The pastor
Rev. W, T. s. Culp, is beloved by both old and
young.
The Epworth League, which was organized
during the revival, has arranged with Prof
Beebe, of Albion, to give reading at the Church
this evening. Feb. 25th, which no doubt will be
enjoyed by those who are privileged to hear him.
FL. B. Cowley and wife heard Miss JennieSmith
at the M. E. Church in Kent. Sunday evening
Miss L. A. Barker will visit friends rn Canton
this week. BITTERswEET.
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SHALERSYILLE.

Mrs. c. R. Sage was taken i'll on Saturday and
is at present confined to her bed. Mrs. L. T.
Nelson is also under the doctors care.
Thomas Kimes. one of the Oldest residents of
our township, died of pneumonia at the home of
Eugene Lanning, last week. His funeral was
held at the Methodist Church on Thursday Rev.
Culp officiating,
Henry Collins and family attended the funeral
of his father, Spencer Collins, in Ravenna, yes
terday.
Our worthy townspeople, John Fisher and
wife, are happy in the recent possession of a
of bran-new baby, which we sincerely hope
may be spared to gladden. their declining years
and bring JOY to the home SO long silent to the
prattle of childhood.
Our schools will close this week for the annual
spring vacation.
The Kelley College is thing of the past.
Nexti
The readings and recitations given by Prof.
Mark B. Beal, on Saturday evening last, were
attentivdly listened to by large and very ap-
preciative audience. The selections were rem
dered in manner which displayed wonderful
elocutionary skill, with perfect command of
voice and expression. Prof. Beal will be sure of
full house whenever he returns.
The next and last number of the Lecture
Course will be given by Rev. F. F. Maple, on
Thursday evening. March 7th. Subject Our
Country and Our Flag There should be full
atte endance of the members of the Jr. o. U.A.M.
merry party of young people from this vi
cinity visited at Mr.. Coburn's, near Kent, last
Friday night.
Being well aware of the good fortune (else-
where mentioned) that had befallen them, the
friends of Uncle John Fisher and his amiable
fa fO tho hor r oh n
complete surprise at their pleasant and hospit-
able home, on Wednesday evening last. So ST.
lently and suddenly was the attack made that
Uncle John had barely time to change his pants
and Aunt Libbie could not comb her hair before
they were compelled to surrender, which they
did with becoming grace. The evening was
spent in the enjoyment of good family visit
and in partaking of an elegant lunch which the
guests brought with them. During the evening
J. c. Libis. in behalf of assembled friends, pre-
sented the worthy couple with appropriate
souvenir of the occasion, which was accepted by
both with hearty thanks The affair was ad-
mirably managed by their nephew, j. d. Collins
who is at present boarding with them, assisted
by another school teacher, and was complete
success in every detail.
The solid young business man from our town
who went to Ravenna to take some young ladies
sleighriding and tip them out in the snow, has
found that 8 the best laid plans of mice and men
gang aft aglee."
Miss Cora Cooley, of Akron, is visiting here.
Several of the young people, friends of Miss
May Morris, surprised her at her home on Tues
day evening. The evening was spent pleasantly
with social games and music. Refreshments
were passed, and all left feeling glad to have
been there PHOEBE.
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A Startling
Admission.
In New York City, for five con.
secutive years, the proportion
of Deaths from Consumption
has been three in every
Twenty Persons.

Epidemics of Cholera, Yellow Fever and
other diseases of similar character, so ter
rible in their results, occasion wide spread
alarm and receive the most careful consid-
Grafton for their prevention ard cure, while
consumption receives scarcely thought
yet the number of their victims sinks into
1ns1gn1hcance when compared with those of
consumption. Comparatively few people
know what to do for their loved ones when
they see them gradually lose strength, lose
color, manifest feeble vitality and emacia-
ton, or develop a cough, with difficult
breathing, or hemorrhage Cod liver oil
was for long time given in all such cases,
but the poor success attending its use
coupled with its nauseating taste has led
many practitioners, as well as the public at
large, to place their main reliance in Dr.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It de-
serves early attention and will prove effect
ual not in everycase but in large percentage
of cases, and we believe that fully o8 per
cent. ofall cases of Consumption can, iftaken
in the early stages of the disease, be cured
with the Discovery" DR. Pierce does D :.
ask people to believe until they have :: ~
been published having the names, , adse..s. u.
and photographs of large numb NFtIsess
cured of consumption, bronch' =; 1: oi uuoss
coughs asthma, chronic us| - s4n.S, my - IL.
kindred maladies which W II 4. -s,o;ia5 60 e..
to those sending for it WI :, -; DS sse -
address upon postatr - - a nantI II0. sne
medical treatise, 81 60, al I 1 ~
pages, mailed to W =, ~ooa;..t - S5 ~
and six cents ip sto,,rs W., " c.-, ti,s.,
write those CO. ed and learn ti1eir exner;.
ences. 0 -NoAA '-eiA eNP@AA
,raS aouIess II Book, WORLDS DIsPENsARY
-AHD1>AH- ASSOCIATION, Buffalo N Y
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HIRAM.

The J. w. Dyson place of 4614 acres, one mile
west of Center. was sold last week at Sheriff S
sale, on petition for partition, to Truman Will
cult, for ST ,8U5.
Prof. and Mrs. Bancroft banqueted the Fresh
man class last Wednesday evening. 1t goes
without saying that the class most royalty
entertained, and all the members of the class
are enthusiastic in their praise of the reception
rendered by their Glass Professor
We have man in this place SO conscientiously
honest that he thinks he owes one of the CleVe-
land publishers 20 cents, for papers received,
beyond his years s subscription, and has arranged
to send the amount by neighbor the next
time he goes to the city. Publishers ought to
obtain his photo for publication, as the only
man thoughtful enough to pay the printer with
out being dunned.
1t is expected that the site of the Y. NJ. C. A.
building will be located this week Wednesday.
MIR. Ackerman of Braceville and Mr.. Wright
of Windham, were in town last week receiving
treatment from DR.. Paige.
The 22nd was observed here by the school
teachers taking holiday, and appropriate ex-
ercises in the Chapel in the evening. Music,
vocal and instrumental, recitations and tab.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27
Frederick DOUGLASS Dead.

Frederick Douglass, the renowned colored
orator, died at his home on Anacostia Heights
a suburb of Washington, last Wednesday
evening, of heart failure, aged rs years.
He was the son of slave mother and white
father, and in 1888 made his escape to the
free States, going first to New York, and then
to New Bedford, Mass, where he married
and where he changed his name from Lloyd
to Douglass.
He lectured in the cause of antislavery
both in this country and England /; was ed
itor of the North STAR" at Rochester, N
Y.-a significant name, which guided the
fugitive slaves toward the goal across the
border line in Canada.
His last Official position was that of Minis
ter to Hayti, under Harrison's administra
ton.
While Recorder of Deeds for the Distric
of Columbia he married his second wife, {
Miss Pitts, one of the white women clerks il
his Office.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27
Teachers, Association.

The Portage County Teachers Association
held a very interesting session last Saturday
in the High School building. There was a
gratifying attendance and the various SUBJ
jects we're handled with much ability.
Prof. Shipman, of Buchtel College. con-
Quoted the opening exercises.
The inaugural address of A. B. Stutzman,
Sup't of Kent Schools, was replete with good
thought. Especially true the statement that
teachers help along the progress of the times
ind country. He made very timely allu-
.Iiion to the attractiveness of the indoor tenn
IIerature, contrasting the warmth with that
OF the summer session, when the mind would
nvoluntarily wander to the glories of the
c outside landscape. He said the activity of
r nind, desires and emotions of the teacher are
a kin to those of the student. "We may link
,ur own with that of the children, and this
Z Gay result in bringing US into closer relation
a hip with those whom we direct" He said
he was impressed with the temperance move
+ uent, which was reformatory, speaking par.
ticuIarly OF the good work in Kent. II be-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27
Bold Thieves.

Last Thursday afternoon three tramps
smashed in a window at the Loudin shoe
factory, which is at present imperative,
coolly crawled into the building, helped
themselves to some shoes and made their
exit and departure from town, via the P. &
w. eastbound local freight. Ticket agent
Mertz and one or two trainmen saw the fell
lows in the act of entering the factory and
the former telephoned to the Mayor for
police, in response to which officers Judson
and Mason were hurriedly dispatched to ar
rest the rascals. The Mayor also instructed
Mr.. Mertz, who in common with the other
railroad agents of the town is special depot
police, to summon the trainmen to his assist
ance and hold the thieves until they could
be secured. But the shoe seekers were two
quick and the crew too slow, and their train
presently pulled out, and the three thieves
completed their job of stealing by helping
themselves to free ride on the bumpers.
Three other pedestrians of the road, who had
Just reached town and were warming them
selves at Mishler's kilns, were at first mis-.
taken for the window smashers, but very
quickly satisfied the officers that they were
not the guilty parties. 1t was very bold
piece of work, executed no doubt by gradu.
ates.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27

soc Coal Pals reduced to. 2sc
3oc Wash Boards reduced to 2oc
soc Wood Fiber Pals reduc-
ed 10. CSC
Soapstone FootWarmers 20 & 3oc
sc Lead Pencils now. &c
Nickled Copper Teapots from Csc
Big stock Purses and Wallets
Half Price.
Best Steel Trap. ......1 121c
Asbestos Stove Mats. &c
Pepsin Chewing Gum, 2 Sticks &c
Two years old Popcorn. &C a lb
25c Towel Rollers now. 1oc
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27

leaux, and general visit constituted the exer-
cises. Many of the costumes were of Colonial
style.
We have heavy weight family in town. The
aggregate weight of three is 624 lbs. The father
weighs 2l0 the son, young man, weighs 208 lbs,
and the daughter. aged IS years. weighs 2O6 lbs.
This may be termed solidity.
A lottery scheme is being conducted by a
| couple of young men, for the purpose of dis.
posing of some property; the leading articles
are a bicycle and a shotgun. The drawing will
occur when a sufficient number of tickets are
sold
The youngest son of John Spencer, in the west
part of town, is dangerously sick, with spinal
difficulty. DR.. Fenton, of Troy, is treating the
case.
Mrs. H. NJ. Leach went to Ta1lmadge Monday
in response to telegram Sunday, that her
brother-in-law was not expected to live but a
few hours.
Services were held in the Chapel Sunday mern-
ing, on account of the Church furnace being on
strike, and refused to work.
Mr.. Shupe, of Columbus, has rented the house
formerly occupied by Mrs. Hannah Hank.
The graduating class this year numbers 80,
aud every one will be required to deliver ad-
dress containing not more than $50 words. The
mistake of last year, of having exercises by
the class will not be repeated. FL.
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CHARLEsTOWN.

FER. 25-Miss Salome Kirkland died at
at her brothers., D. C. Kirkland, last Sunday
at 70 a. m, of pneumonia. Short funeral
services were held on Tuesday, and her re-
mains taken to Deep River for burial.
Miss Kirkland was born i'll Chester, Conn,
in 1910, and would have. been So years old
next May. Some of her life was spent here,
living with her youngest brother, who Will
accompany the remains to her birth State,
where reside other friends.-Mrs. Mary Gill
man, of Ravenna, is a sister OF the deceased.
H.C. Hatfield has sold his tenant house
and lot, blacksmith shop and tools, to BOD
Shelliday, who takes possession at once, ana
hopes to receive the patronage OF the people.
For twenty years Mr.. Hatfield has served the
people here, in this capacity, and has recelV-
ed large patronage from those far and near
He was we'll known to be tlrst-class work
man in everything relating to the business
in putting up buggies carts, &c. He served
three years learning the trade in the carriage
works of Browning & Steele, at Wadsworth,
Medina Co., where he staid five years. His
selling out has created theme for every one
10 wonder and talk about but give the new
blacksmith trial, as he may prove equal to
all emergencies.
A great many changes are being made
here this Spring. Mr. Christy, OF Freedom,
has rented the "Gilman" farm, and Will
take possession as soon as Chas Curtiss can
move TO his own place.-Mr. Hatch, of Camp
bellsport, has changed places with Mr.. Sic
hort of this place, and moved last week
Sv Dutter goes this week 10 the Skilton
nIace north of Beech Woods, now owned by
Fl Bates, and will be in his employ this year
Will. Copeland took sled'load to Camp
beIIsport last Wednesday night, to the home
of Mr.. Black.
Last Thursday night there was surprise
marty at Mr.. Humbert's, which was enjoyed
by the young people.
Tha inn Town "Quilting Club" went en-
masse TO the home of Mr.. and Mrs Olln
Harmon, on last Tuesday, with full baskets
ord merry hearts, and-we don't know what
thew accomplished, but they report splen-
did time.
]. Copeland and H. H. Thompson each
took a business trip to Cleveland last week,
Mr.. c. going on the 22nd, and found that a
holiday was bad day to go to the city on
business.
Mrs Lizzie Gilman was the recipient OF a
beautiful and valuable birthday present from
her father, Mr.. Rumor, of Corning. 1t was
bigb hacked organ with mirror, and is
much prlzed, coming as gift from her
parent. o..o-
Ed. Gilman went to Garfield, Sunday, after
Miss Kirkland, who is called home by the
death of her aunt.
The Porter's Cure agent will call on the
,oonIa of Rayenna the last Of this week, and
then for Charlestown.
Unclaimed letters in Postoffice: Mrs. En-
ma Ferguson, Mr.. Chas. Wentz.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Alpheus Hamilton and Mrs.
DR.. Maxwell, of New Baltimore, were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Z. C. Belding during
the w. r. C. convention.
Prof Lyman II. Howe's Phonograph Con-
cert, which is drawing such large audiences
everywhere, will be given here next Satur-
day night.
WANTED. - The people to try our
Adamant for repairing walls, ceilings, &C.,
Lime, Cement, Sewer Pipe, Hard and Soft
Coal, Coke, &c. A. FL. HINE & Co.
Phone 33.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27

New Bushel Baskets I4c
Best Saw Files. ....5 sc to 17c
Best Tubular Lanterns now. 45c
soc Pocket Knives now. 2sc
IS gal. Meat Jars. 85c
20 " Meat Jars. $500
Good Padlocks with Keys 1oc
Covered Sugar Bowls sc
Covered Butter Dishes sc
Nice White Oyster Bowls SC
Hand Lamps Half Price
81 IS Clipper Handsleds now 6oc
Best Clamp Skales 38c
Revolvers, best makes, half price
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27

THE PITTsBURG TIMES has again demon
strated its generosity by offering fifty-four
days trip across the Atlantic, to the five
-p1blic ~sehool-teachers in Pennsylvania,
Eastern Ohio, West Virginia and Maryland,
for whom the greatest number of votes are
cast by IFS readers: The tour will include
Scotland, England, France, Belgium and
Holland, and will be made during the vaca-
ton season of 1895. This is first rate op-
portunity for some of our Portage County
teachers, and one that should not be neg
lected. 500 in gold will also be given to
each of the successful candidates, for spend
ing money.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27
Pennsylvania
Lines.
Home Seekers Excursions South and

Home Seekers Excursions South and
Southeast: via Pennsylvania Lines.
day return limit will be sold March 5th. April
End and 3Oth. form ticket stations on the Penn
sylvania Lines to points in Alabama, Florida,
Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and
Virginia. For details, apply to nearest Pennsyl-
vania Line Ticket Agent, address F. Van
Dusen. Chief Assistant General Passenger Agent
Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27
Excursion TO the south.

The Erie R. r. will sell Excursion tickets to
principal points in Kentucky, Tennessee. Ala
bama, Florida, Mississippi, nth and South
Carolina Dates of sale Margh 5th, April End
3Oth. Rate one fare for Round Trip. Good to
return 20 days.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27

Excursion to West and Southwest.
March 5th and April End. the Erie R. R. will
sell Excursion tickets to numerous points West
and Southwest at about one full fare for Round
trip.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27

Selected Seed Corn, of many varieties. at
Ford & Sons, Ravenna, ..
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27
For gold the merchant plows the M
The farmer plows the manor;
But glory is the soldiers prize,
The soldiers wreath is honor"

But glory and honor don't buy meat and
potatoes. They are not good for penny at
the bank Orthe store. Thousands of the SOL
dlers at the close of the war were poorer
than they were when they enlisted. To help
these the Women's Relief Corps was formed.
No body of women has higher or grander
mission. They have done untold good and
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27

Be among the first to secure the BARGAINS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-31

Inc London Times recently published
the opinions OF Sir Henry Tyler about
the projected Panama Canal SAT thar
ume II had not received the report OF
us own representative. Mr.. \. r. Colau-
noun, whom IL had sent to Nicaragua
ana the lsthmus This report Is now
made public, and It's estimates and con-
clusions are greatly at variance with
Sir Henry's. The latter. IL may be re-
called, seemed 10 be impressed profoundly
by the energy OF the reorganized PAN
anna company. and by the great re-
sources OF ''the financial combinations
connected with" il in France. He re-
garded S0.Vp.N0 as "a fair estimate"
of the cost Of completing the work. with
the ten projected locks. two huge dams
for the restraint of the impetuous cha
gres river. etc, and six years as suiii-
cient time.
Mr.. Colquhoun. on the other hand. re-
ports that not more than one-third a
the work has been done. and remarks
that the cost of the remainder will be
largely IN excess Of S2)1o00.0lo. even II
the project be feasible. But the Chaeres
river and the Culebra cut appear to him
20 be insurmountable obstacles. As 10
the Nicaragua project. however, which
he studied thoroughly. he urges that
the work should be done under the
auspices of the United States Govern
ment. and estimates the cost OF the COM
DIeted canal on that route at between
100000 and $3.50. 0oo, 900. New York
Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-31

Tho following cases were disposed or
In the Police Court yesterday;
Walter williams (colcreiD, charged win
being a suspicious character ana opstruct-
ing Policeman ". T. Foster while IN the
discharge OF his duty, was sent 10 Jan
for six months in default OF $50 security
Edward T. Vial was charged WIN re-
loniously assaulting and wounding Luther
lofty IN the street The case was con-
tinucd until November 18th. ana me &C
cused admitted 10 $40 bail, with J0nn H.
Sheppard as security 80,
The case OF Luther Totty charged wi,9
assaulting Edward Vial, was contlnueu
Totty not being able 10 appear In court
Berkley Taylor (colored) was fined 80
for assaulting, cursing, and aDusihh
Martha Thomas.
g. b. Stokes charged with cursing and
abusing G.. Martin. failed TO appear, ana
an attachment had 10 be issued against
him
The case OF O. Martin. charged with as
saultine snd striking g. b. Stokes, was
continued until to-day
James Nelson (cOlOred was fined so
and costs for assaulting and beating
William BurreN.
Rosa Reddy ,colored) was fiaed $50 and
costs for assaulting and striking Ella
French.
A. Robinson (coloredD was fined $40 for
hehting with Emma Foster on the street.
Emma was fined $50 and costs.