The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-01-16
SHALERSVILLE.

Mrs. Alma Foote, mother of the late Burton
Peck, died after very short illness, at the
home of her grandson, G. W. Peck, where
she was visiting, early on Saturday morning
last. Her death is thought to have resulted
from extreme old age, though until short
time previous to her death she was consid-
cred remarkably vigorous for one of her age.
For several years previous to his death she
had lived in the family of her son Burton,
and since then with his widow. The deceas-
ed was probably the oldest citizen of Shalers-
vile at the time of her death, being in her
seth year. Grandma FoOte was most esti-
mable lady and one whose friendship it was
pleasure to enjoy. The funeral was held
from her late home on Tuesday, at II a. M,
the large attendance fully justifying the es.
TEEN and affection in which she was held.
Rev. Andrew Wilson oficiated.
1t is thought at this writing that Mrs. AL
bright is slowly improving.
The open installation of the officers of Sha-
Ter Council, Jr. 0. U. A. NJ, took place at
their Council room on Tuesday evening last,
before an audience that in point of numbers
tested the capacity of the room to its utmost
extent. The exercises of installation were
very impressive and were respectfully and
attentively listened to by the audience. A
part of the choir of the Methodist Church
sang the ceremonial songs in a very pleasing
and satisfactory manuer. Rev. w. T. S.
Culp was present and favored the audience
with some very appropriate remarks. The
famous Hoffman brothers, of Doylestown, o.
whose melodious voices it is such pleasure
to hear, graced the occasion by their pres
ence and rendered two selections. The fol-
lowing named officers were installed:
Jr. P. c., A. A. Hinman Councillor, R. w.
Cooley v. c., C. J. Hoskin; R. s., A. A.
Smith IA. R. s., A. B. Cooley F. S., G. H.
Coats Treasurer, FL. E. Hoskin; W, \. \.
Hawley L. S., A. L. Wright; O. s., J. Helm
rick Trnstee, E. L. Hine.
The dance at the Town Hall was attended
by 26 couples who had very pleasant time.
The supper was furnished by Mrs. A. B.
Crane and was highly complimented by the
fifty persons who partook thereof The
whole affair was a complete success from be-
ginning to end.
J. C. Libis rendered a banquet to the Hoff-
man Brothers, the blind singers who have
taken such an active and efficient part in the
late meetings at the Methodist Church, on
Saturday last. Music and social conversa-
ton occupied the attention Of the guests, who
passed an afternoon of rare enjoyment.
The third number of the Lecture Course
was given by Rev. Culp on Saturday evening
last. The subject, american Knots, Split
and Unsplit," was presented in manner
that showed the careful preparation, power
full reasoning and sound logic of gifted
mind. The audience were highly pleased
with the lecture, synopsis of which cannot
be given here for want of space. The lee
ture was supplemented by vocal music, ren
dered by the Hoffman Brothers, upon requet
of the committee. Thesongs were delivered
in their usual happy style, and captivated
the audience, which was remarkably large
considering the extremely cold weather.
Mrs. A. III. House is again severely afflicted
with lameness, to which she has been subject
at times.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Will McFee, last
Sunday morning, a son.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Morris enjoyed Sunday
dinner with Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Walker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hathaway, of Kent, visited
at the homes of Merrill Blake and Bert Colt
last week.
Miss Grace Coburn, of Kent, is making an
extended visit at the home of Mrs. J. L.
Cooley.
The series of meetings held at the Meth
odist Church closed last Friday evening.
The church receives several new members
thereby. They will be received into mem
bership next Sunday. PHeBE.