The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-01-23
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Charles E. Clark, of Mesopotamia, last year
bought the J. Daily farm in our village, contain
ing AZ acres, and made general repairs upon the
house and barn. Himself and wife had always
lived in Mesopotamia, and had desire to return
to their native town. Mr.. Edward Roberts, of
Paris, having sold his farm, and wishing to To-
cate where he could give his children high school
privileges and be near to church, has made pur-
chase of this farm of Mr.. Clark-consideratio
Sl5O0-and will move his family here next Spring.
Claude Sheldon has been attending for the last
two years the law college at Ann Arbor, Mich,
and was about completing three years course
of study in these two years. He was home
during the holidays, and returned to his studies
after New Years, but was soon taken violently
sick with nervous prostration His father went
Immediately and brought him home. He is now
improving.
Jason Angel is building new house on his
farm property.
A ditch and sluice west of our village is a bone
of contention between some neighbors. The town
fathers have been called to settle the strife.
P. B. Higley peddIes milk in village.
The cheese and butter factory is in operation
during the Winter.
Revival meetings are being held in the churches
Mrs. c. L. Bryant has typhoid pneumonia.
Her son, Rev. Stowell Bryant,of Baltimore, came
home soon as he heard of her sickness.
Mr.. and Mrs A. W. Clark have the whooping
cough.
The postoffice is conveniently located at the
center of our village. Harry A. Wadsworth, with
his efficient assistants, is ever ready to wait
upon the patrons of the Office.
Mrs. Jeanette Chaffee, wife of Wolcott Chaffee,
died of pneumonia, Jan. 4, aged 6S years. Fune-
raj at the residence on Monday following, Rev.
D. d. Davis officiating. She was an honored
member of the Congregational Church. Mr..
Chaffee having his farm rented, has been stay
ing with his daughter, Mrs Mark E. Birchard,
since lhe funeral. He has a son doing business
in Cleveland.
The high school for the present year has for
its instructors, Prof. E. Truman, Principal; Will
Gledhill, teacher in Grammar Department; Miss
Lottie Poultney, teacher in Primary Depart
ment; Prof F. B. Jaeger, Instructor of Music.
Our village now has twenty-five street lamps
and stone, wood or gravel sidewalks on each
street. Geo. E. Harrison has the contract to
keep the walks clear of snow, which is highly
appreciated by the pedestrians.
Mrs. J. T. Wright has been confined to her
home for several weeks with neuralgia in her
head, and has been quite sufferer. She is some
better at this writing.
George Brewer has put up sawmin south of
our village.
A. B. Case and family will move into part OF
| F. X. Poor's house.
]. K. Horn is proprietor of a feed store al
| Youngstown.
| G. l.. Bryant has recently been elected Chair
man of Board of Trustees of the NJ. E. Church
| c. NJ. Hunt, Secretary, A. W. Messenger, Treas
At the annual meeting of the Congregational
Church E. P. Clark was reelected Deacon, and
| G. c. Stein elected Trustee.
| V. J. Baab is proprietor of the Baab House
| Travellers and boarders are well entertained.
DR.. F. G. Applegate has practiced medicine
| here for 46 years.
Theron Wales, wagon maker, has been follow
| ing his trade here for 81 years.