Ravenna electric light plant spark and council feud
The Ravenna community recounts the heated push to electrify street lighting, detailing council debates with the gas company, contracts, and opposition led by Mr Seymour. Correspondence from residents recalls past meetings, contractual terms, and plans for purchasing or replacing the gas system with electric lights amid local political contention.
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Seymour
Eprron
C. H. Lee
Ravenna Gas Light and Coke Co
H. D. Se Wour
KK.2
L & C Co
Am Coes
Chatford
Cleveland
Dawn Light Co
Thumpson
Houston Co
Les
Sn Asaign
Swanive
Stafford
Cit-Gas
Tripe
Ravenou
Sud
Stefford Fuaily
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Mir Seymour
Cornell
Croniac
Delry
U. Lo
Ceiforu
Ravenna
Thompson
Houston
Ravengi
Ruesons
Vilage
Ceanmiller
Saul Arem
Tald
Nis
Ohio
Hotcoma
L. Beatty
Pas
Stifford
Wess
Couvcil
Wil
Abro
Higly
Rell
Atl
Mater
Headop
Unis
Kaitor
Was
Seated
Cout Erve
Kavenns
Brinawade
Illogy
Atwater items mix sorrow, sales, and town talk
The Atwater column reports a bereaved family as a grave loss follows the burial of a four year old child. It notes illnesses, injuries, and local social news including marriages, farm changes, and a coming season of dry goods promotions. A lengthy retail notice details new fabric lines, lace curtains, trimmings, and broad assortments with vigorous promotional language.
Florida Letter From Bourn Lake Visit
Floridian writer notes an unusually rainy winter, lakeside views from Mr. Thomas Shook’s residence, orange and lemon groves thriving, and Japanese plum trees laden with fruit. The Lakeside hotel furnished with oranges at 125 per cashel, and the scene described as wonderfully healthy with many visitors and delight.
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Bourn Lake Welk
Fia
Floris
Thomas Shook
Spy Country
Niles
Florida
Lakeside
Japan
Isiter
Scenic assortment of sleighs and barber shop notes
An advertisement highlights a variety of sleigh styles and cheaper grades, with references to Lair cutting and dressing for fairy children at the Ems House Barber Shop. It also promotes Electric Bitters as a universal cure, citing testimonials from Abraham Hare and W. T. Hart’s Drug Store, with a price of fifty cents per bottle.
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Lair
Ems House
W. D. Bult
Bippus
Ind
Abraham Hare
W. T. Hart
Clothing quality and price contrast in warning sale
The ad argues against paying for nothing and markets its store as a household word for good goods and low prices. It condemns cheap ready made clothing by peddlers and Jews, claims to offer ready-made suits that fit as well as tailor made, and promises a larger stock and early arrivals to meet consumer needs. It emphasizes skilled workmanship, honest selling, and low prices with comparisons to tailor made quality.
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Tsiloring
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Vermont
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Todisna
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Pennsylvania
Lacy
Benj. F. Tracy
New York
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H. D. Hates
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Heritage
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Emmet Bruce
Blue Rock
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S&sturday
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Compa
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Swell
RGL & C
JW. Horas
Hiram
George Haney
Henry Ryder
Colion
Blate’ Metéardy
C. Canfield
Auburn
B. Frovt
Jon Allen
Canfield
Palmyra
Clifton
Adam Heverling
Wm. Mowe
T. Douthitt
Trumbull County
A Nichols
James Jordan
James Costello
Blusbirds
Hatrieou
Streetsboro
Olin
C. J . Russell
Ernest Strait
Harry Burroughs
Addie Russel
Galesburg
Mich
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Hall
Mr. Clewell
Bpring
Bamimer
AEW & Choice
China
Nottingham
Brussels
Cartais
Clark
Joe
Josh Billings
RevepDa
D. M. Clewhilis
TF. Thompson
W. T. Krage & Co
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Ben Meten
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Gomdard
Little Block
Onera
Ravenma
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Buffalo Store
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John Urquhart
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