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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06
DIED.
WITMER.--In Canton on the 9th ult, Frank
Wilmer, aged about seventy years.


wITMER.--In Canton on the 9ith ult., Frank
Wilmer, aged about seventy years.
GREGORY.-At West Amesbury, Mass, on July
30th of chOlem-iniantum, Benjamin Horr, infant
son Of Rev. Lewis and Libbie Gregory, and grand
son Of Rev, +. buckingham, aged Is months.
MARKER.-On the 10th OF May, Francesca La
vina Oldest daughter of George and Eliza Mark
or, at her home near Waynesburg.
Although her life here was brief, not having yet
seen seven summers yet 1t was useful and fulfilled
It's mission. She cxemplihed the faithful child in
assuming part of mothers responsibilities In
caring for the younger members of tho family,
and eyinced Il maturity of mind far beyond her
years, so that her friends could have wished for
her long life Of blessing to others But 1t was
otherwise ordered, and II Is we'll During her last
illness there seemed to be no terror Of death In
her mind. Her disease was diptheria, and as nc
complaint fell from her lips, her parents did moi
see her danger until she was dying. She had
been unusually silent, except when she had q
spiritual yison which seemed at first to surprise
her, but she soon gave vent to joyous laughter
Soon the Good Shepherd folded the gentle laml
in his bosom, and now there arc those who can say
"ln the spirit land afar,
| She Is of the dear ONES that are waiting for me-
! " A.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06
THE 2. r.

FIGHT BETWEEN ED. .DOUGLLERTY AND TOM
REESE ROUNDS FOUGHT
BRUTAL DISPLAY AND BLOODY 1FFRAR |
THE AFFAIR BROKE UP IN 4 GENERAL |
ROW-PLSTOLS, RNIVES AND BILLIES' |
USED IN 4 WAY THAT WOULD SURPRISE
4 COjLlNCIiE CHEZ
On last Wednesday our reporter was informed
that prize fight, to be carried out according TO
the rules of that association of bruiscrs known as
the Prize Ring, was arranged to take place carly
ON Monday morning in the western part OF this
county. between two miners of Lawrence town
shin. named Reese and Dougherty, for the sum of
$50. Nothing definite was learned as to the exact
patch of territory on which the tlstic ring was to
be pitched but making an extremely early start
on the morning alluded to, after bewildering turns
and difficult inquiries, our delicate delegation ar
rived at point very near the line between Stark
and Wayne counties, and about three-fourths OF Il
mile west of the village Of East Greenyille. Al
though It was but little after four o'clock A. NJ,
the crowd had began to gather, and, dividing into
groups, they discussed in pugilistic terms the
merits of the coming combatants The crowd in
creased until 1t numbered between 200 and S0O
q
wore stretched and all was in readiness, The
crowd, already far from quiet grew more excited
as the minutes dragged slowly along, and ut about
6l5 o'clock when Reese made his appearance and
"shyed his castor" H. c. hurled his cap into the
ring) the We!ch element of the crowd burst into
cheers and boisterous demonstrations.
Reese was 1.-the, trim built Welchman, weigh
ing about 40 pounds, and in an excellent physi-
cal condition. He was taken into the immediate
| charge of his seconds, who began to prepare him
for the battle. The crowd had hardly ceased their
cheers for Reese when Dougherty an Irishman
appeared with light and agile step, and took his
position in the arena in charge Of his bottleS
The excitement of the crowd increased-shoui
after shout and dialectc yells were uttered with
degree of loudness that would have made the sim
infamous shrek Of hundred locomotive Whis
ties sink into insgnihcance. Dougherty was
much smaller man than his antagonist. his weigh
being only about lS5 pounds but he evinced grea
activity, and was in prime condition to give
take hard beating. After "a few formalities, tn
seconds of both men advanced from their diheren
sides of the ring and shook hands; this ceremon.
was then duplicated by the principals, when tim
was called by the referee.
Round 1st-The bruisers advanced to the mark
and after great deal of preliminary sparring Il
which a considerable degree of pugilistic scienc
was eyinced, Dougherty's fist stopped abruptly o.
,,1a,- ,,ai o,,,,, s,n,,, ,,,htob tbo srvt HOOD
heeae ha'N ois"i, ioin Ni''0" s''0 -, :,
} the conflict flowed freely. Ihe striker the
dropped to the ground for safety and ended tn
, rouhu'
Round 2d-After more sparring and dancing
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06

YOUNG Cantonian, hatles and unsteady, was
observed talking and gesticuatng earnestly to the
uump on the corner Of walnut and TuscaAwas
streets. at late hour on last Saturday night We
would not intimate that he had been taking any
thing intoxicating, but he was earnestly explain
Inu the benefits TO be derived from "a wen resula-
led license system" The pump made no reply,
and the speaker, afer calling It spying crusha-
der passed on his sWayIns way up town.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06
MASSHLON.

There was almost a frost on Sunday night.
There are one hundred entries of running and
trotting horses for the Masslllon races this week.
To the credit of the managers Of the Massillon
Driving Park they have excluded oil intoxicating
liquors from their grounds during their races this
week
Anti-license meetings are held nightly IN the
School Dlstslcs all over the west side Of the coun
ty Of which not only the license gets its full share
but the New Constitution, in its length and
breadth, passes in review.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06

IT has been often remarked by thsse who pos
sess excellent judgment in such matters that Her
man Meyer makes up the neatest and best hitting
clothing to be found in Canton. His ready-made
goods are of the best quality and latest styles and
his stock of furnishing goods is Of the very best
Call at his new store in Mellinley's block.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06

DAVID MILLER has about 30 car loads of lime
stone piled at the railroad on Poplar street, which
he procures at the Reynolds place south Of town.
and which will be shipped to the Massillon fur
naces for smelling purposes. This stone is said to
contain about fifteen per cent of iron, and Is very
abundant along the line Of the Valley Railroad
south from Canton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06

FAMILY living near Wellington, o., were
driven out of house and home few nights since,
by swarms of potato bugs, Wmen lnVeueu ulelr ..l
home. After hours of hard work they finally sue
ceeded in Kidding the house eofthem.-Eiwid Dem-
Ocrdt
1t was nothing more nor less than mass license
meeting, and when they found schaeier would
not be present to address them, they left.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06

JoHS R. MArrHEws Is some on small fruits this
year. From bis place, three miles southwest OF
town, he has brought to our markets for weeks
mast bushels and bushels Of berries First were
strawberries, then were raspberries, and now
blackberries Of the most attractive character to
GOOD housewives. A look at them Is enough to
make ones teeth water lfit
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06

Mr.. NORRIS, of the firm Of Diebold, Norris 4
Co., the world renowned safe manufacturers Of
our town. has made contract for making and
furnishing the safes for the new United States
building at San Francisco. The cost WIN be one
hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Messs Die
bold. Norris & Co. are Just the company to do such
wok.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06

THE comet has come and has passed away but
the sun shines just as bright to-day as 1t has
through year after year. SO shoe men may come
and shoe men may go, but Henry, The shoe man.
remains where we know we can purchase our
goods without fear Call at No. 81 East Tuscara-
was street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06

MAS MEErxG--In this city on Saturday even
ing at ~ o'clock at the Fist N. E. Church. VII
liam Mckinley, Jr,, and Dr.. J. H. HOstetter, Of
Minerva, win positively speak. Let there be a
n,ll turnout to hear these gentlemen on the New
Constitution and the License clause.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06

AT our primary meeting last Saturday in Can
ton Louis shaefer challenged Billy Fogle's vote
Mr.. shaefer is more privileged character than
Billy, and the latter voted Democratic last fall
which the former did not. We would rather bet
on Billy's Democracy than on shaefers,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06

To Be ARRErED--we learn that warrants
have been issued By Stark county officials for the
arrest Of the fighters, referees and seconds en-
saged in the dilsraceful row on last Monday, and
we sincerely hope they may be brought to prop
eF understanding Of law and order. irs
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06

THE Canton and MaSillon papers report that
Henry Button, who was injured at the firemens
tournament at the latter place on the Fourth died
of his injuries 4 mistake, gentlemen; Mr.. Button
is rapidly conyalescing, and is now able to walk
about his room.--NaO Philadelphia Advocate
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06

A TEMPERANCE MEETING will be held at the
Mount Given Church. near sponsellers school
house, on next Sunday, August 9th, at O'Clock p
NJ. Rev. L. NJ. Kahns and Mr. w, H. H. Avery
will address the people on the great subject no"
agitating the community. Come, everybody
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06

4 THRoUGH mistaken information we stated last
week that c. Russell & Company had shipped one
of their machines to Europe. We should nave
said c. Aultman & Company, as they shipped one
of their threshers to Eddington Co., Chelmsford,
England.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06

THE parents Of Frank weidner, living just north
Of town, got dispatch ON Thursday from Cedar
vile, Indiana, near Fort Wayne station, that the
young man had been shot, and II they wanted to
see him they should come Immediately
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06
PpnM SIlRscRIRERS

CHILuCOTHE Livingston county, Mo.
August Sd, 1874.
Mn. A. McCREGOR--Dedr Sir; Enclosed please
find two dollars for the DEMOCRAT one year
Yours, truly, PErEh NksEl'Ar
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06
l[IRRLED

ISLER-CHOPARD-O the lst instant by Rev.
p Herbrunk, Mr., August Iser and Miss Elizabeth
l.. ChOpard.
RBAUGH-HERBST.-O the Sd inst,
by the same at the Reformed parsonage, Mr.. Inl
Q. Manderbaugh and Mis- Alice Herbst
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06
cOrNcLL pRncEEDINGS.

Council Chamber, Monday Etening, Augaa Sd, lSi4
Present. Underhill, President; Cobaugh, Cook,
Beehel, Reifsnyder, schott and Biechele. Minutes
OF last meeting read and adopted.
PETITIONS.
A. W. Heldenbrand stated that he understood a
new grade had been established on Cleveland ave
nue., and that the residents Of that street had laid
sidewalks and planted trees in aceordauee with
stakes set for them about four years since They
wanted to be informed If a grade had not been es-
tablshed at that tme, and the reason Of the pres
ent change
No previous ordinance was found on record to
fix a grade on Cleveland avenue, though the
property holders had understood there had been
one passed The Council agreed to visit the loca-
tlon, and examine the premises on Tuesday morn
ing at ~ O'clock.
r. A. Dunbar presented petition nom Mrs.
Harrison asking the Council to look to the eondi-
| tion Of the alley In the rear Of her property on
South Market street. and wanting a grade estab-
lished. The matter was referred TO E. c. Patter-
son, Mrs Harrison and r. A. Dunbar with In
structlons to have the City Engineer hx grade TO
their mutual satisfaction.
Mr.. Cobaugh presented verbal petition nom
the citizens residing on Chestnut street. or South
High street, asking for the establishment Of a
grade, so that they could have water pipes laid
stating that they were withoutsuincient protection
from fire. Laid ON the table.
Mr.. Underhill presented verbal petition from
the minister Of the Evangelical Association, stat
ing that their church ON East Third street would
be ready for occupancy soon, and asking that th'
alley leading from their church on Third street u
B, East Tuscanwas street be graded, so they coul'
lay gas pipes and side walks. Referred to tn
committee ON streets and alleys, with instruction
' to have the Engineer establish proper grade.
Mr. Bechel for the citizens of North Plum stree
). asked to have stakes set so they could proceed
/. lay their payements as required by ordinance
Referred to the City Engineer
Mr.. Bechel asked that the Dunbar Hook an
e Ladder Company be granted leave to attend
IT tournament at Ashland, Ohio, ON Thursday
next week. Granted.
REPORTS or COMMITTEES.
~ ~ The committee on gas reported IN favor OF pa
!" ing J. F. Reynolds $3.50 of his bill of 5000
changing gas meters. The Council refused to a
a cept the report, and the bill was lost
rs The sewer pipe committee presented specime
of stone sewer pipe from different manufacture
and reported that second-class pipe, which wou
en- answer their purpose, could be bought at 70 cer
st, per foot The matter was referred to the san
committee with power to purchase pipe.
ORDINANCES.
" :, Some time was consumed In discussing the pl
Me- prlety of an ordinance for the opening of Fiji
street westward to Short street, but no action
IN taken.
i'll On notion the City Solicitor was instructed
nv draw up an ordinance to repeal that portion of
ordinance fixing the wages of an assistant q
Engineer.
hit BILLS ALLOWED.
4 a II. Cock. City Engineer and Assistant s6l
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06


FRIEND MCGREGOR-AIy neighbors and myself
have been reading with much interest your articles
ON Voltaire's ape. Anything about monkeys Is al
no 20 attractiye YOu refer us to Schaeiers Opera
House In Canton for q good picture OF yoltaire
hut we do not often get to Cauton and hardly ever
i'm the evening so we cannot well see the picture
nor the ape. However, we thought other Opera
,ve attended the periOrmanee at Bauman q Mes
iey's hall in this place, the other evening, We
could find no picture of Noltaire, but, really, we
do imagine we saw the APE ID. q.
p. S.-The performance at Bauman x Merley
rrimaces Is hard to beat. With the usual inde-
pendence and sang frOid Of inddel monkeys, he
called often upon God the angels and the sayiourl
Search all creation, and the ape
Comes nearest to the human shape!
I'm satisfied saw him there,
But sure, didn't see Noltaire!
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06

A JEFFERSON county young man asked his girl
If She would ride with him to Amsterdam, town
in that county. He was startled to hear her reply
Amsterdam # care"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06

HAVING obtained permission of the City Coun-
ell the Dunbar Hook and Ladder Company Will
attend a tournament at Ashland, o., on Thursday
of next week. ......
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06

REV. c. W. SMITH addressed an open air meet
ing last Friday night at Massillon, on the subject
of temperance, from the steps Of the American
Hotel.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06

THE ladies have those little hanging pockets
now of ivory and cut glass. Borrow Mas small
est fruit dish and hang it on If you can do no
better.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06

THE Stark County Bank win soon remove to the
corner room in MeKinleys block, southeast corner
: Of Public Square
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06

STREET COMMISSIONERS McKNNEY has done a
thorough job in cleaning number of streets
about town.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06

The NJ. E. Sunday school of MassillOn went on
an excursion to Cuyahoga Falls on last Friday, and
had jolly time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06

"TAKIYa time by the forelock," what a light
fingered youth said on show-day as he seized a
watch-guard, and relieved a rural gentleman Of
his Elgin.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06

Losr.-A rownmorocco pocketbook with rub
Der band, containing one dollar and ninety-lour
cents in currency, and some silver pieces The
finder will please return 1t to this office
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06

LRCrURE-Rey. J. Russell will lecture in the
Baptist church on Wednesday Of next week
Subject-License.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06
xEwooNsr1TUr1oY TICKET

Erase that partof each vote which youdonotiavor
FIRST VOTE:
For the New Constitution.
Against the New Constitution.
SECOND VoTE;
For Minority Representation
Against Minority Representation.
THIRD vorE
For Railroad Aid l.s
Against Railroad Aid.
I'll N FOURTH vorE; g
l 1Ir For License. 'HY
1H Against License. rlN
II zone clause be erased, the other shall be count
ed II both clauses be erased or neither clause be
erased, that clause shall not be counted.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06

WARREN.-The Northern Ohio Brass Band Con-
ventlon will be held at Warren, Ohio, on septem'
her LIST and ID.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06

THE "Hlndoo pain conqueror" man has been
holding forth on our streets for few days past
doing a lucrative business.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06

THE largesDFop Of weeds in canton may be
seen on the Vacant lot, at The southeast corner Of
Poplar and Tenth streets 1t might be called
porls a
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06

YoLTAmE's APE.-We had no idea that our
sketches of voltaire's ape had attracted so much
attention as they seem to have done. Among the
numerous letters we have received, we give only
the following, received from an old Democratic
snhscriber
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06
INSURANCE.

This Company has larger surplus than any
other Company. Its average rate OF Interest u
larger than any other company. Iis rate Of ex-
pense has averaged less than any other company.
ls average dividends have been larger than any
other company.
This company has over one hundred policy
holden IN the city, carrying In the aggregate
about 10000 Insurance.
Jan. q. IA JOHN !. LYNCH. Ayeos.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-08-06

FIGHT BETWEEN ED. DO OUGLERTY AND TOM
ESE-TIgENTYTIVO ROUNDS FOUGHT
BRUTAL DISPLAY AND BLOODY AFFRAf
THE AFFAIR BROKE UP IN 4 GENERAL
ROU'-PLSTOLs, KNIVES AND BILLIES'
USED IN 4 WAY THAT WOULD SURPRISE
4 pOvI NCJTE CITIEF
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-26
"A Fifteen-Hour's Wall. tor Life

From the Baltimore Gazette, Mar. 24.1
On Sunday afternoon a young man named
George Falk, swallowed, as he stated, 3 ounces
of laudanum and grains of morphia, in order
to end his life, as was reported yesterday. There
was but one way OF saving him, and that was to
keep him in motion. After relieving him as far
as possible, his physician, DR.. M. j. Gately, Or
dered that he be walked until he was out of dan
ger At halfpast Two O'Clock on Sunday after
noon he was put upon his tramp for life, and was
forced to walk in the open air as rapidly as he
could. His father Kept by him for a long time,
and friend or policeman assisted. After some
hours the father gave out, and finally officers and
friends grew tired Al last officers had to be ta-
ken from their beats and made to do duty in saw.
ing the lie of the would-be suicide. When the
walk commenced it was with great difficulty that
he could be kept going, and SO great was his stu
por that at times he would almost fall like stick
Frequently IL was necessary to catch him and
move him on. He reeled at times like drunken
man, and then again he would revive considera-
bly,. The dreary, monotonous walk was kept up
without intermission until half-past six o'clock
Yesterday morning, when the physician consented
that he should be allowed to take rest. The life
of the young man was saved, but the struggle for
freedom from the effects of the drugs was Sc
we're one. To have stopped three minutes would
have been fatal.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-26
ACIimu.e ofspanish lac.

All the Spaniards rise as rule al Eve or six
o'clock in the Summer TO enjoy the only enjoy
able time of the summer day; at one o'clock
they have dinner-the comida--and after that
follows the two hOurs'e siesta In darkened
room. Evening then draws on, the delicious
night breeze rises and blows fresh from the
hills and the ladies 60 out in groups to the
alemed0 for the passo, or walk. Such Is the
Spanish lady's day. She has, however her
creadas to look after; and above all her dress
es to make or superintend and her graceful
mantilla to arrange. 1t is quite striking
sight to pass down the streets, from six to
eight at night and see the graceful carriage o:
the head, and the stately upwright walk of
the Spanish ladies, with their long white dres-
ses trailing behind them In cloud Of dust;
how they manage to walk oyer the rough un-
paved uneven streets without trip is mys-
terry. At about ten all retire to rest, 10 rise up
refreshed for another eventful day. AS re-
CARDS the master Of the house, he really seems
to have but one interest in life, and that is
politics. He may ride to view his olive farm,
or his mine; and you will certainly meet him
in his shop, his casino, or his friends carsa,
shocking the inevitable cigarillO, and chatting
or making q bargain. But there Is absolutely
no reading Of any sort, not even book OF the
calibre of three volume novel. Politics,
politics are everything 10 him and of politics
he seems never to tire.-McNiltdn's Mdgd-
zine.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-26
A Texas Cattle Farmer.
From the Baltimore American. ]

TVfa tnu 11HItiIlIUIV
Captain King has an enclosed pasture of 70, 00O
acres, though he owns about $50 600 acres of land
in Nueces and Duval counties The entire stock
held by him at the present time, is 600 head OF
cattle, 10000 head Of sheep and 10000 head OF
horses. He overstocked his enclosed pasture to
such an extent last fall that he was compelled to
turn great many out on the range again, al.
though he sent 900 head to Kansas and siaugh-
tered 4, 900 head more for their hides and talow
He dlsposes annually of about 5000 head of cat.
tie either by sale or slaughter, Notwithstanding
which his stock is always steadily on the increase
He has recently purchased another ranch in Cam
eron county, on which he has 10000 head more
OF cattle, and attached to which Is about 10000
acres of land. He is making extensive expert
ments in the Improvement of the stock of the
State, having imported great many head of the
finest Kentucky cattle to intermix with the na
tive grades.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-26
Parepa left $500, 900.
The garnet means fidelity.
Tichborns weighs only $50.

farepa ieit $SVU,OOO
The garnet means fidelity.
Tchborns weighs only $50.
Frozen peaches are announced.
The turquoise signifies success.
Much manned-the Senator ship
Next Sunday will be Palm Sunday.
Horses are dog cheap In New York.
The emerald is the jewel Of happiness
Tichborne has become an 'ex-claimant"
Berlin has an Academy of Beer Brewing.
The invisible blue--the New York police.
Only one Iowa lady has ever inserted vote.
Among the Germans, March is the Blood stone
month.
The survivors Of Coughs lectures talk of a
convention.
Now we know what fired the Pantcchnicon.--
1t was kerosene.
A French billiardist made run of 2300 points.
He did it by 'jawing" tie balls.
A Litchfield, MINI, gent heaved forth G lizard
of l3 summers.
Chippewa Indians are cleaning cigar stubs in
st. Cloud, MINI.