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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-01-02
SHALERSVuLE.

Dee. rs. 1894. Oliver Hickox, our former land
lord. died at his home in Freedom, on Friday
the 21st inst, of malignant typhoid fever. The
funeral was held on Sunday and the remains
buried in the Drakesburg cemetery. At this
writing his wife is Frustrated with the same dis
ease and is in critical condition.
The school in Dist No. had exercises and
Christmas tree laden with presents for teacher
and scholars, Friday afternoon. The school in
Dist. No. had tree and axareisAs on Saturday
ounpi.e. III. Collins school held appropriate
exercises Friday afternoon and the teacher dis
tributed candy, ETC., among his scholars. Mr.
Tomsoa's school held literary exercises Saturday
afternoon, and were presented with handsome
Christmas souveniers.
Christmas trees were enjoyed at the homes of
Ashley Crane and Lowell Gates, and we presume
many others that we have not heard of.
A shooting-match and rattle was INDUCED in
at the hotel on Monday. Several sportsmen were
present, including some from neighboring towns.
There was large and merry hearted audience
present at the Methodist Church on Saturday
evening to listen to the Christmas exercises of
the children. large tree was laden to the very
top with presents which were given out by Santa
Claus in the person of A. A. Hinman who by the
way is perfection itself in this important role
The music by the Church choir, assisted by Sid
Marvin and Clyde Walker as violinists, was very
good indeed and went far towards making the
affair the great success it was. Following this,
on Monday evening, the Disciple Church was a
scene of another merry time. A large Ferris
wheel had been filed with presents for young
and old. Aliterary and musical programme was
presented by members of the Sabbath School
assisted by Mantua talent Will Nichols as San
ia Claus was busy with his part, in which he is
connoisseur. Notwithstanding the inclemen-
cy of the weather it was a complete success.
NOTES.
Henry Hinman Sr., is now resting his weary
corporosity in splendid new chair presented
by st. Nick.
There were children enough given away to have
constituted another Sunday School had they not
been such dough-heads.
Evidently some of our young ladies think a
couple of young men lacking in sand, and there
fore put large bottle of the same on the tree
for them.
Spray Hine received some nice presents by
mail, and new blackboard on the tree.
Guy Hinman also has blackboard.
Mrs. E. K. Hoskin was presented with beau
tiful gold ring.
Mrs. c. ]. Hurd and Mrs. Harry Crane received
beautiful work-boxes.
E. W. Minard and family spent Christmas here
J. H. Jones, wife and daughter spent Christ
mas with relatives in Windham.
R.W. Cooley went to Kent.
Mercy Severance sports a new cloak since
Christmas. PHOEBE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-01-02
The Species Almost Extinct.

The Rev. DR.. Berle of Boston SAYS
that he had Swedish girl doing house.
work in his family and she announced
not long ago that she wished to return
on visit to her native land.
"And will you work for me when you
come backP" he asked.
The girl did not seem to understand,
and said:
"Are you dissatisfied with meP"
"Why, no." replied the clergyman.
Il only thought that you might not want
to come back, and that might have to
engage some one else."
Il have always been taught" was the
reply, 'that when a girl goes to work
in family she is to remain there until
she is married.
Such unique, such an original
character, says DR.. Berle, in telling
the story, lis beyond my comprehen-
siOn,"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-01-02
CHARLESTOWN.

DEC. 81. The Union Sunday Shool Christ
mas exercises drew full house. The liter
ary program was directed by the Superin.
tendents NJ. B. James and 0. F. Bradford
The tree was filled with gifts that brought
joy to all of the children, and thus another
Christmas is recorded.
Mr.. Basham, af Virginia, with his wife, is
visiting at ]. D. Steadman's.
Miss Rose Morris returns to Chicago Mon
day, to resume her studies.
Last Friday evening the C. E. society gave
a game Social in the parlors of the Church
the Epworth League being invited
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Hall are the possessors
of little daughter, born last Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parker will entertain few
friends on New Years day.
The subject for discussion at Farmers
meeting, Jan. 9th, is. The Advantages of
Free Mail Delivery in rural districts.
Miss Ethel Thompson spent Sunday in
Ravenna, with her friend, Miss Florence
Seymour.
Carl Kirkland has gone to Lebanon to at
tend the Normal College.
Mrs. o. A. McClintock is spending fort
night at her brothers, H. H. Thompson's.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Baldwin, spent a
few days in Alliance.
Ross Frank spent the week of the holidays
in Palmyra at the home of his uncle.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-01-02
PROGRAM


Of the Farmers Institute to be neld at the
opera house, Ravenna, Jan. and 5, 1895.
OPENING SESSION. FRIDAY MORNING, JAN. 4
1890 ID Address by the president: The
Four Foundation Stones of Farming
W. l Chamberlain.
The Ohio Experiment station
f. NJ. Webster.
Loo p m My Method of Cultivating and
Handling Potatoes.
A. B. Curtiss.
Potatoes, Clover and Wheat on Clay
Soils. w. |. Chan berlain.
How to Deal With Insect Pesrs of the
Orchard. f. NJ. Webster.
The Ohio School of Agriculture.
H. Ii. Loomis.
EVENING.
1880 N Music. Ravenna Male Quartet.
The Cost of Liberty and Its Present
Perils w. 4. Chamberlain.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 5. MORNING.
1890 a m Music. Charlestown Qdartet.
Shall Build a Silo H. .. Reed.
Some Insect Enemies of Glover.
F. NJ. Webster.
Taxation In Ohio.
Friend Whittlesey.
AFTERNOON.
loo m Music. Charlestown Quartet.
Election of Officers.
Wheat as Stock Feed.
W. l. chamberlain.
Cultivation of Cereals.
o. F. Haymaker.
Discussion and remarks will be in order after
each address.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-01-02

DEC. 31.-Wm. Peck met with serious acci-
dent few days since, at Kent, which resulted
in the breaking of one of his legs. He had just
started for home, when his horses became fright
ened at the cars and ran, overturning the wagon
with the result above stated. At last accounts
he had not been removed to his home but is
doing well.
The infant child of VIII Worfeld is at present
slowly improving from its long illness.
The second number of the Lecture Course was
given Friday evening Dec. rs, by Rev. J. Gledhil.
The speaker showed by some very forcible and
indisputable arguments that there is neither
common sense, contentment, nor any degree of
propriety in grumbling. The audience, which
was large considering the extreme severity of
the weather, was well pleased with the lecture.
The next number will be given by Rev. W. 7. s..
Culp, Jan. H. 1895, subject, American Knots,
split and unsplit." Those who have heart Mr..
Culp know that this will be an intellectual feast
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-01-02
Mid-Winter Excursions to Washing
ton. ID. @.

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The B. & o. Railroad Company will inau-
gurate series of Monthly Excursions to the
National Capital, from Pittsburgh, Wheel.
ing, Parkersburg, Lexington, Hagerstown,
and intermediate points along its lines as far
East as Washington Junction, affording an
exce1entopportunityf for a Mid Winter jaunt
to the National Capital. The first excursion
of the series is announced for Thursday,
January 10th. The rates are remarkably
low, and the time limit ample enough to al
low visitors an opportunity to visit all the
Public Buildings and Institutions in Wash
ington, and make side trips to points of in
terest in near vicinity.
Trains leave B. & o. Depot, Pittsburgh,
900 A. NJ. and 9:2O P. NJ. Pullman Parlor
Cars are attached to the Morning Train, and
Pullman Sleeping Cars to the Night Train.
Tickets $500 for the Round Trip.
Tickets will be good 10 days, and will be
valid for passage from Washington to Balti.
more at any time within the life of the ticket
For Pullman Car accommodations and
guide to points of interest in Washington,
address E. D. SMITH, D. P. A, Pittsburgh,
Pa,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-01-02

line morning and find herself reading procla.
nation issued by President Cleveland that will
shut Cuban sugar out of the United States mar
kets. There is no question about the President
having ample authority for this retaliation, and
little that he will exercise it, if the Spanish gov
ernment refuses to favorably respond to the rep
resentations which Minister Taylor has been di-
rected by Secretary Gresham to make on the
subject.
Secretary Carlisle made public this week the
plan for the reorganization of the office of the
Supervising Architect of the Treasury, which is
to take effect January l, 1895. Under the new
plan the Architect will have to deal only matters
which should properly come under him all the
rest will go where they properly belong. Every
body who knows anything about the business of
the Office admits the proposed change to be ben
ehcial in every respect. The office of Architect
is now vacant, but it is expected to be filed soon
after the reorganization of the office. There are
twenty-five written applications for the Office
on file.
They making things lively for Representa-
tive Asher Caruth, of Kentucky, around his
usual Washington haunts, because of his having
| told guileless reporter for local paper that
he had no use for present sent him from Phil
adelphia. The aforesaid present was in the
shape of book and had title reading: "Chips
that Pass in the Night; by Jack Pot F." inside
instead of reading matter, was poker layout
including cards and ivory chips. The Col is &C
cused by his friends of trying to bunco that poor
reporter and through him the public, and the
reporter is said to have been discharged for ac
cepting as true the statement th2G Kentuck!
Congressman had no use for poker layout.
Gov. Oates. of Alabama, is spending the hoh
days in Washington, but lis visit is one of bus
mess as well as pleasure. When asked wha
brought him to Washington at this time, he said
My chief aim and ambition is to help contrib
ute to the material development of Alabama
which is so rich in natural resources. Nationa
legislation is needed to help on the good work
The people of the South are short of the capita
required in building up that section, and so
hope that at the present session Congress vii
do something to relieve the necessities of tn
country by some kind of financial legislation
The Carlisle bill may not be perfect, but it is
way of relief, and should be passed.
Chairman Sayers, of the House committee Of
Appropriations, is, with a number of his col
leagues, working right through the holidays o.
the appropriation bills.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-01-02

New Gases in Common Pleas.
Newell Bogue VS. Ophelia C. Moulton ct al
Foreclosure.
II. L. Beatty VS. Nicholas Gunder ct al
Foreclosure.
The State Of Ohio, on complaint of Kate
Lare, VS. c. A. Snyder. Bastardy.
John Porter VS. Andrew and Frances John
son. Foreclosure.
Alexander Clements VS. Orrin Smyth ct al
Foreclosure.
David S. Kean VS. The Filler Coal Co. Mon
ey only.
Aaron Berkey ct al VS. Filler Coal Co.
Money.
Julia E. Squire VS. BENZ. F. Blair ct al
Foreclosure.
F. c. Applegate VS. B. NJ. Waite ct al
Money.
Us. Tilden VS. Carl Manley ct al. Equit'
able relief.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-01-02
julius Raach died at his home on Nortt

Julius Raach died at his home on North
Diamond stree last Saturday morning, of
asthmatic consumption, aged 45 years, leav.
ing wife and three children. His funeral
was held on Monday at 2 O'Clock, Rev. An
drew Wilson officiating. Mr.. Raach had a
short residence only in Ravenna, coming
from Chicago where he was member of the
police force, in performing the duties of
which position he contracted a severe cold
from exposure which finally terminated in
acute asthma.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-01-02
Resolutions.

The following resolutions were adopted
at the last meeting of David Mcintosh
Post No. 527, G. A. R., Ravenna, Dec. 26,
1894:
WHEREAS, An ovrerruling Providence
has seen fit to remove from among us
Comrade Orlando G. Risdon,
ResOIUed, That we are each year re-
minded by the death of one or more of our
comrades, that in a short time the last one
will be called to join the ranks of those
who have gone before through the Valley
of the Shadow of Death.
ResOIUed, That in the death of Comrade
Risdon our ranks lose one who was a good
soldier, faithful cOmrade, and our coun-
try good citizen.
ResoLUed, That we extend to his widow
and children our sincere sympathy in their
loss, which is also ours, and assure them
that the memory of their loved one will
ever be cherished by his comrades of the
Grand Army of the Republic.
T. r. MASON,
j. B. RUSSELL,
W. 8. KRAKE,
Committee.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-01-02
A Really Advanced Woman

A lady from Boston tells good story
of her new cook. Il took it for granted
that she was catholic" she says, "and
on the first Sunday after her arrival ]
said: Bridget at what time do you
wish to 60 to church this morningp
The answer came with a lofty superb
ority that would have done credit to the
disciples OF. any new dispensation. 'Orn
no be goin' to church at all, ma'am
Feth, it's meself that's what they call an
egnawstic. '"-LouiSUiEe Post.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-01-02

Home Seekers Excursions
South and Southeast, via the Pennsylvania
Co.'S Lines, on January sth and February 5.
Rate, one frst:class, limited fare for the
round trip. Good 20 days after date.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-01-02

Mrs. Harriet W. Hopkins, widow of the
late Samuel ]. Hopkins and daughter of the
late Cyrus Prentiss, was born in Ravenna o.,
April goth, 1929, and passed her entire life
in the village of her nativity. After sixty
five years of exemplary christian living and
affectionate fidelity to the duties of home and
family, she entered the reward of righteous
ness at O'Clock Thursday afternoon, Dec.
27, 1894, surrounded by her children, for
whose happiness and well being her days
were filled with self-sacrifcing activity and
the beautiful guardianship of a mothers
love.
October 11th, 1852, she was married to
Samuel J. Hopkins, who died in 1882. Three
children, G. P, Arthur B., and Clara Hop
kins, were born to them, all of whom receiv-
ed the blessings of her tender nurture and
gentle ministrations and grew up to man.
hood and womanhood amid the environ
ments and privileges of such sacred relation
ships, and who are left with the precious
inheritance of her gracious memory to cheer
and guide them through life's remaining
years. She is also survived by an only sister
Mrs. Eliza Bradford.
| Funeral services were held Sunday after
noon, at 2: 80 O'Clock, from the home on
West Cedar st., Rev. II. D. Stauffer render
ing just and fitting tribute to the piety and
| worth of the life consecrated to the high pur.
poses of unselfish womanhood.
Mrs. Hopkins had been in failing health
for more than a year preceding her final
prostration, but was not regarded as serious
ly sick until about five or six weeks ago
since which time she rapidly declined in
strength, although there seemed to be NO
specific ailment other than general consti-
tutional exhaustion. She expressed herself
as ready and willing to go, and during the
hours of her greatest physical suffering
manifested the sweetness of her disposition
, by the utter absence of complaint or allusior
, to her own trials, her sole anxiety being les
others should weary themselves in caring fol
, her. The tribute that belongs to a gooC
woman, an affectionate wife and loving
mother is hers. The refinement of her ways
the amiability of her disposition, and he
/ loyalty to her religious professions illumineC
her life and endeared her to all who knew her
She was devoted member of the Methods
6 Church, and closed her eyes in calm assur
ance of realizing the promises of the Wort
/ which inspired her living and sustained hel
in the last experience that comes to mortality
I A useful life, beautiful character, a gen
erous heart-all, and much more can b.
t truly said Of this good woman, in who's
, death not only the family but all of the com
munity sustains great loss.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-01-02
Marriage Licenses.

Earnest R. Lawrence and Laura B. Hartle-
rode, Windham.
Olin F. Harmon and Genevra o. Collins,
Charlestown.
Herman Harper and Luella A. Meacham,
Randolph.
Benz. F. Hart and Elizabeth r. Dickey,
Deerfeld.
William 8. Hughes and Nellie Foster,
Franklin.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-01-02

THE mercury reached zero as far south as
Florida last week, destroying the fruit and
vegetable cntailing loss in that State esti-
mated at over $1O,OOO,0O0. Only one other
time has it been known to be as cold in the
Land of Flowers.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-01-02

HINR L Co. have just received fresh car
Lime. Akron Cement, Portland Cement,
Adamant in stock for repairing walls and
ceilings. A. II. HINE & Co., Phone 33.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-01-02

The Mount Bischoff gold mine in
Tasmania has paid over So, 900, 600 in
diYidapds
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-01-02
Fountain Pens.

There is no better Fountain Pen made than
the improved "HOPE." 1t is fitted with the
very best 16 karat diamond" pointed gold
pen, has top feed, and beautiful barrel or
holder. Every one warranted. Price, 81 .25.
You cannot buy as good of any other make
for less than $500. AS Holiday Gift, this
Pen is Just the thing,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-01-02
Stationery.

or heard of our great values aIwavs tn he had
in this Department? We do not sell poor
Stationery, but cheap, good Stationery, so
low that you cannot do as we'll elsewhere.
We offer fine Box Paper and Envelopes,
Loose Paper and Envelopes, "Onion Skin, %
for foreign correspondence, very elegant
Tablet Papers, &c.
HOPE NOVELTY STORE.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-01-02
Cutlery.

In this line we have some of the best goods
Obtainable. Prices the lowest. Carving Sets,
Pocket Knives, Pen Knives, Butcher Knives
Bread Knives, Shears, Scissors, &C.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-01-02
Glass Ware.

der this head, and can show many patterns
not TO be found outside of our store, and 5
and 1Oc. piece for nearly every thing un-
der this head. Don't delay your purchases.
The best bargains go first.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-01-02
Toilet Goods.

Hair Brushes, Combs, Toilet Cases, Shav-
ing Mugs, Lather Brushes, Collar and Cuff
Boxes RaZors Mirrors &c
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-01-02

Nice goods, and nearly every piece to be
sold at 10c. Decorated Cups and Saucers,
Creamers, Pin Trays, Fruit and Sauce Dish.
es, Match Safes, Toothpick Holders, Salt and
Pepper Shakers, &c. Call early and make
your purchases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-22
ANDRLA.
Woodward & Lothrop,
10th, 18th & F Sts., n. w.
WASHINGTON. D. C.

SOUTHERN CHARITY BALL.-The
charity ball of the Southern Relief
Society in Washington last night at the
Rifles Hall was great success socially
and financially. The hall was beau
tifully decorated with red bunting,
quantities of palms and plants in which
electric lights were thickly starred.
The guests were received by Mrs
Harry beth, president of the society,
assisted by Mrs. ]. T. Callaghan, chair.
man of the executive committee, Mrs.
Carlisle, Miss Herbert, Mrs. Me
Adoo, Mrs. Crisp, Mrs. Butler,
Mrs. Blackburn, Mrs. Blanchard. Mrs.
Mills, Mrs. Bate. Mrs. Tom L. johnson,
Mrs. Joseph Washington, Mrs. Catch
ings, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Hemphill, Mrs.
Howry, Mrs. Swanson, Mrs. Payne,
Mrs. Zane, Mrs. Luke Blackburn, Mrs.
Marcus Wright, Mrs. R. r. Stone, Mrs.
James Lyons and Mrs. Fl. Clay Smith.
Mr.. Magnus S. Thompson was the gene
raj manager of the ball and presented
the guests to the ladies of the receiving
party. Mr.. D. G. Harrison and DR..
Duff G. Lewis were the floor managers.
Shortly after the hall commenced filing
up the company was too large for dane
ing and the entertainment was rather
more in the character of mammoth
reception than a ball. A number of
young ladies also formed a committee
on reception, headed by Miss Rose
Macdonald. The supper of southern
delicacies was great feature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-22
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.

The Grand Lodge, Knights of Pyth'
las, of Virginia, adjourned at Staunton
yesterday. Danville was selected as
the next place of meeting.
The report of the Grand Keeper Of
Records and Seals shows total of So
lodges reporting, with a membership Of
4,4Sl. The receipts of the G. z. of R.
aud S. from February i, 1894, to Feb.
ruary 6, 1895, were s2,Os4.25. The net
profit for the year on the supply &C
count is 1928. The balance on hand is
s2,155.5S, and the liabilities, $l,575.
the remainder of the report is taken up
with various detail work.
The report of the Grand Master OF
Exchequer for the year ending Janusry
81, 1895, shows total receipts, s., 1875
total disbursements, 81 $500; balance
on hand, $2,l56.s9.
The principal business of Wednes-
day evening was devoted to hearing
the reports of the committees on ap.
peals, the Hines memorial, the uni
form rank, and the endowment rank.
On the latter Past Grand Chancellor
W. G. Jarrett presented very able
paper. ALI of these reports were
adopted as received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-22
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Fire and Loss of Life.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. ga special from
Hot Springs, Ark, says that disas.
tlous conhagration broke out in that
city about four o'clock this morning
At six o'clock four blocks of buildings
had been consumed Among the build
ings destroyed are 8 number of board
ing houses and it is is feared that a
large number of persons burned to
death. At nine o'clock it was known
that at least eight persons had lost
their lives in the flames and it is be-
lieved the number will be increased.
The fire started in the business portion
of the city, and as the streets are very
narrow and nearly all the buildings are
constructed of wood, the flames spread
rapidly and were soon beyond the con-
troll of the fire department. At 10
o'clock nearly every business house in
tho little city of 10000 people had been
destroyed, together with number OF
residences, boarding houses, bath
houses and stables and offices. No
estimate of the financial loss can be
made at present, but it is believed that
it will exceed 81, 100000, and of this
amount scarcely one quarter is covered
by insurance. At II o'clock the tire
was under control. During the pro-
gress of the fire the guests ran panic
stricken and half.dressed from several
of the hotels, and could not be per-
suaded to return until convinced that
all danger was over. A later dispatch
says but three people lost their lives
and places the loss at $4,000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-02-22
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mrs. John F. Hancock, aged so. and
Mrs. John a. Stone, aged A, died in
fredericksburg yesterday.
Miss Lula Laws. daughter of Mr..
Eiin Laws, and Mr.. Robt. Sullivan, OF
Warrenton, were married near Catletts
Wednesday.
There is no clue to Figgatt, the de-
faulting Lexington bank cashier. but
the authorities think be has gone to
the southwest, through Texas and
Mexico.
The grand jury on Wednesday at
Stafford Courthouse returned a true
bill against Willie Hunt, the alleged
murderer of Peter Schooler. A true
bill for felony was also found against
Weldon.
In Campbell county on Tuesday
Adolphus Mays was coveted of an as
sault on Henry Brooks and was SEN
fenced to Jail for six months. AS en-
officer was about to take charge of
Mays he dashed from the court house
and made his escape.