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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15
pL1mRAao ON TILE SrOYE QUESTION.


While sitting in the family circle, the other
evening, talking about home comforts and the
near approach of winter, my better half "shiver-
ingly remarked that 1t was about time was
"lookiaq Rile out" for stove. Yes, about time
that I got swinded again, 1 remarked, rather
vexed at the stove dea for think 1t is one of the
most abomnable things to ruffe mans shirt
bosom, or any thing else, there Is going. But
bright and early next morning, about 10 o'clock
after interviewing more or less than score OF
stove men, and making arrangements with the
undertaken, happily stopped in at Rooms q
Little's, and actually bought stove.
1t is one Of the Soft Coal self-Feeders-a perfect
beauty called the Asteroid, and any man, woman
or child who says we didn't have a house-warm-
ing last Saturday evening, can put ON the war
paint and meet us by moonlight alone. You see,
we didn't know much about self-feeders-we
filed the Asteroid about halfful Of hickory chips
soaked with carbon oil, and when the stuff got
well to going, we filed the artesian well on top
with coal. It simmered and smoked about five
minutes and went out We put on our oVercoat
and buckskin mittens, and "went out to supper
We remarked, in the course of our frugal meal
that Koons & Little were frauds, for selling us
such confounded refrigerator to get warm by
After supper we took piece of ice and rubbed
our hands warm, and went in where that stove
was, resolved to make it burn If it took all the
coal in Pike township.
Our better half threw a quilt over her, and
again "shiveringly remarked" that she never
knew what real solid comfort was until she got Q
nsalE faeder,i coal stove Stung by the sarcasm In
her remark, we turned every dingus on the stove
that was movable, or looked like 1t, and pretty
soon the ASeroid began to heave up heat. Tall
about heat In ten minutes that room was Al
much worse than a Russian bath as Hades is hot
ter than an ice house. The potatoes in the celia
commenced to bake, the hair oil boiled over
I'VE opened the doors and windows, and th'
Aeighbors for a block were out on fences trying t
catch cool breeze, and we couldn't stop th'
thing. We forgot what Koons & Little told u
about the dampers, and she just kept a billing
We went to bed in the out.kitchen, supposing th'
coal would eventually burn out but about L
o'clock the whole family had to get up and sit OF
the chicken-coop. Finally, we sent for Rooms
who was brought up among coal stoves, and w
put wet blanket over him, when he crept up t
the stove and turned the proper dingus and sh'
cooled of, and since has just been as comfortable
as possible. We say to ALL when you buy an As
terotd be sure to engineer it right, or you may ge
roasted. PLUhBAGo'
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15
IRON CITY COLLEGE.

In calling attention to the advertisement, In an
other column, of this popular and successful
school for the practical education of young men
we desire to state that on account of It's admirable
course of study and system of practical business
training, 1t has become a universal fayorte
among business men everywhere, and secured FOL
itself the most extensive business patronage Of
any business college in the United States To
persons desirous of securing thorough business
education, we can safely say that the Iron City
College possesses advantages not surpassed. The
course of study pursued here is not only the mos
complete ever devised, but the principal mem
bers of the faculty have been connected with the
institution for the past twenty years, and are mer
distinguished alike for their ability and long ex
perience.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

larly her children, make upon them, respect
fully recommend that the Board OF Education
provide for having avote Of the people at an early
day.
First-Upon a proposition TO raise by taxation
an amount Of money sufficient TO procure sites and
erect thereon two new buildings for primary and
secondary schools, one in the Second ward and
one In the Third ward, to erect a new building
for high and German schools ON the site Of the
present West building TO enlarge the present
South building by erecting wing in the rear,
containing an entrance hall and two good school
rooms, and 10 furnish all these buildings in a
manner suitable for school purposes; and
seoond-upon proposition to levy said tax for
term Of years and to apportion the tax Of each
year and the issue Of bonds In anticipation there
Of, In such manner that, including the principal
and interest falling due each year, until all Is
paid, no more shall be raised beyond the amount
necessary to pay the teachers and other running
expenses of the schools, than twelve thousand
five hundred dollars In any one year.
By this method the whole cost Of these build
ing, principal an interest, can be paid off in a
little less than sixteen years to do
it will be at the present valuation of the property
in the school district, only two and a half mills
annually, and, with the increasing value prop
erty, the duplicate also becomes larger every
year, and four and half mills viii abundantly
pay all the ordinary expenses of maintaining the
schools, the whole can be accomplished within
the seven mills allowed by law thus, in reality
the effect OF the proposed vote will be only to au
thOrlze the Board of Education to anticipate taxes
and issue bonds to make the proceeds immediate
ly available In building new school houses.
cannot conceive any more feasible way to NEE
the school needs Of the city, or one which will b,
less burdensome to the people, and his plan has
besides, this advantage that as the future viii
have as much or more use Of the proposed build
ings than the present. the tax payers Of the future
many of whom will be Of those now enjoying thI
benefit of the schools will also bear portion o
the cost, and not have 1t all assessed upon tn,
present generation. Il
Respectfully submitted,
DANL WoRLEY, Superintendent
The above report was made to the Board Of Ed
ucation of Canton Union School on Monday even
ing, october O. 1874 The report was accepted ant
placed upon file for future consideration,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15
4 SIGN oF PROSPERITY

y When you hear people in all parts Of the city,
speaking of any particular store or business house
and when their remarks are always compliments
ary. you can conclude to certainty that such
place is the one you want to patronize. The fur
niture store of Thomas Johnston at 30 South Market
street. Is one of the most thoroughly stocked es-
tablishments of the kind to be found outside of a
large city, Upon visiting his rooms we were
pleased to notice the variety and completeness Of
his goods. Everything that could be thought OF
from a fashionable parlor suit to kitchen chair,
was found at his place Call and see his stock Of
furniture, and convince yourself that his is the
place for bargains in fine articles
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

BLAZER left his best coat at home the other
morning, for Maria to repair. She took 1t up after
he had left, and reaching in the pocket, found
four lozenges with love conundrums on them, q
parasol handle that wasn't hers, ladys kid glove
also unknown to her previous vision, and a part
of broken coral ear drop that had neyer dangled
from her ears. When Moses entered the door at
noon, something from behind it dropped on his
head several times-it was one end of rolling
pin and Maria was at the other end. He ex-
planned by telling her he had found them all on
the fair ground, at different times while strollng
lisflesslv ahont !, -
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15
oo1vHRIANA COUNTY,

The County Commissioners of Columbiana county
and the municipal authorities of New Lisbon
have had a well dug for the benefit of those who
are thirsty in the centre of the Public Square Of
that county seat. ~
New Lisbon and vicinity are infested to an alarm
ing extent with horse thieves. During the past
two weeks there have been several valuable
horses stolen. Active preparations are being
made to have these marauders brought to justice,
In Dungannon, columbiana county, on last
Sunday, Charley Milburn, while loading pistol
accidentally discharged It, the contents striking
his comrade. Elmor Risdon, in the abdomen. Up
20 the latest accounts the wounded young man
was still living but his life was despaired Of
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

A BABYLON last Thursday morning while Mrs.
Weinschenck, residing on South Cherry street, was
working about her premises she heard the cries
of an infant Tom strange quarter, and upon ex-
amination,she found little stranger on the priyy
floor. The little foundling was wen wrapped
and seemed perfectly comfortable 1t is not
known how long 1t had been there, Mrs Vein
schenck took the child in and after few days
care givenit she and her husband have come to
the conclusion to keep it as their own, as they
have become attached to 1t and do not desire to
give It up underany consideration. Their having
no baby of their own may account for 1t in a
measure. They have taken the proper steps to
adopt the little female stranger, and It is hoped
she will prove blessing to these worthy people.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15
wEsrERN ENrERpRLsE COMPANY

Pursuant to a call made by a circular letter a
number Of young men from different parts of the
county met in private session in this city, Thurs
day October 1st to organize stock company fol
the purpose of purchasing western lands. The
meeting was calledto order and G. W. sweringen
selected Chairman, and John Sanders, Secretary
pro TEN, m
Mr. sweringen stated the object of the meeting
by reading the circular letter which had call
ed them together.
Anorganization was effected, and the meeting
was adjourned to meet Tuesday, Dec. LIST, 1874.
VUtf1 G. W. sWERINGBN, President.
o. A. EssTG. Secretary.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

THE Women's Temperance Christian Union OF
the 18th Congressional District, will hold Con-
vention at Alliance on Thursday, october 22d, for
the purpose of permanent organization and dis
cussing the future of our work. All Leagues are
earnestly requested to send delegates also, town.
ships where no temperance organizations exist.
Further notices will be sent regarding time and
place of holding Convention.
MRS NJ. B. REESE, Vice Pres. 17th Dis.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15
10 NORTH MARKET STREET.

As Mr.. J. A. Meyer is now in New York select.
ing his Fall and Winter Stock Of Watches, Jew.
elry ETC., we will as usual sell all goods now on
hand at greatly reduced prices for the next ten
days Persons who think of buying anything in
this line can secure great bargains by calling dur
ing the time specified, as all the goods are Of the
finest quality, bought for cash at panic prices.
On his return. however, look out for the finest
stock ever offered to the Canton market,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

AT the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth Cock, Ninth
and Walnut streets, on last Sunday, were met four
sisters whose united ages amounted to 800 years,or
an average offs years. besides these four there are
living two sisters and two brothers. the unitedages
of the eight being 5S5 years. or an average of 1874
vnarq
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

THE way men put of important matters to the
last moment Is one of the most curious things in
nature, The fifth concert in aid Of the Public Lii
brary of Kentucky was advertised to take place
August 10TH The day after the 1lth, Gov Bran
lette the manager, at Louisville received over
$4,000 for tickets Had the drawing taken place
at that time, the Governor would have had TO send
this money back, but as theeOncert was postponed
TO November 30th 1t was all right with them. We
presume that on the first day Of December next,
the day after the concert thousands Of dollars will
be received, one day too late for there win be no
further pOstponement The money might as well
have been sent week before as when It was,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

MARRIAGE LIcENsEs.-Willlam Carl and Mary
Albright Frank p Barnes and Alice Fraileyi
Henry D. Roush and Hattie Harmony; Albert F.
Fromm and Annie Bordner; James C. Ford and
Clara b. Dutton; Hiram Smith and Josie Law
renee; Benjamin F. Berlein and Leah Wolf; Hi
ram W. Ream and Lucetta Hartmann Danie
Leininger and Margaret c. Housley John ]. Vim
ney and Rebecca E. Paullin.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15
" n EssTG & SON,

wholesale and retail dealers in General Hardware
southeast corner Of Public Square. Persons desir-
ing to purchase Hardware, will do well to call and
see our assorted stock before purchasing elsewhere
As we have large stock Of Nails, Glass, Doors,
Sash, Locks, Hinges, Paints, oils Varnishes,
Brushes SC. We also have large stock Of Iron,
Wheels, Springs, Axles &c. Also, Platform Scales,
Corn Shelters, Meat Choppers, &c. 20 iit 20
Glveu call and we win guarantee satisfaction,
Remember the place. W. h. EasIe Son.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

THE postpOnement of the Gift Concert Of the
Kentucky Library to November 8Oth, 1874, was re-
solved upon to make full drawing a certainty.
There will positively be no further postponement
and the great prize will be the magnificent sum OF
S2j0,000, no matter as TO the tickets disposed Of
Who will get it7 Whata pestered man Gov. Bran
lette, of Louisville business manager, would be-
If people supposed he couldte As 1t Is, II re-
carloads Of letters Of rdnrv the Library AssOcia
tion receives daily al thO once IN 10 lisville.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

JOHN F. RAYNoLDs, Geo W. Dnlon, and others
received an unexpected bath on list Tuesday
they were intently observing laborer digging in
the gas pipe trench, Walnut and Tuscarawas sts.,
when the mans pick struck the water pipe, Civ
ing vent to a stream of water which few with
force all over the bystandes, soon flooding the
street short distance The leak was repaired as
quickly as possible. ..,......,..... II'
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

THERE is not the least bit of use in going about
with aching feet, that serve to torture one almost
to death, yet there are many persons who are not
coutented unless suffering pain from corns or bun
ions; the reason Is they have never bought boots
and shoes at Bloomfield Bros, aud never know
what It Is to be without pain. Call at the opera
block for your boots and shoes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15
ADJUSTMENTS.

On next Thursday october 22d, comes the event
of the amusement season. Joe Jefferson, proba-
bly, the most widely known comedian in the
world, win produce his specially, Rip Uan Winkle,
at the Opera House. In all the years through
which he has amused and delighted the people,
this Is his first appearance in Canton, and the op-
portunity to ear him should not be sighted by
any, as It will probably be the only one they will
have Seats can be secured at W. B, Perkins &
Co.'S book store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

GREENTowN-Messrs Borst, Smith Company
of Greentown, have just opened their splendid
coal bank on the Valley Railway, near that place
The entry is one of the finest in the county, being
selfdralning, and the strata of coal is excellent.
They offer coal now at 50 per ton of 30 bushels
Their mine is y of a mile southwest Of Green.
town, and easy of access, The people thereabouts
will have an opportunity of getting cheap and
good COAL and no doubt all viii improve the OPP
pOrtunity
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15
MdRRIED.

R0TH-ROMY--0n the Sth inst, by Rev. P. Her
bruck, Mr.. Cyrus F. Roth and Miss Callie ROmy.
LYNCH--UNDERHILIs-At the residence Of the
brides parents on South Market street, Canton, on
Wednesday morning, the 14th inst, by Father
LIAM A. LYNCH, Esq, and ELIZA, daughter Of Judge
Underhill, all Of Canton. M
We wish the happy couple a long and prosper
Gus voyage with every felicity that falls to the lot
ofmortals.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

CURT EssIG, of the firm of Essig 4 Son, Is now In
New York purchasing goods for the fall and win
ter trade, We advise all to goand see the bargains
as we are confident he will buy cheap Goods are
now away down to bottom prices in the east
and will be so in Canton when he returns. They
sell for cash and small profits Go and see them.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

AMAE in Bethlehem township voted his tax re.
ceipt on last Tuesday. and didn't learn Of his mis-
take until twas found while counting outt the bal.
lots. Anotherin the hrst ward voted an almanac
slip instead Of his ticket, 1t was neatly folded,
and on opening It the Judges found the figures
large and running upto 81. TWAS counted blank.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

ALL the bright and beautiful hues of the rain
bow may be closely examined at J. NJ. Estep's
Fashion Emporium, opera block. He has recently
received from the east large and varied stock of
the finest and most fashionable millinery and
fancy goods ever brought to Canton. Prices greatly
reduced. Cal, on him and copyinee yourselves.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

For the benefit of those living in the south part
ofthe city for whom the up town depots are in
convenient, we have made arrangements for the
sale of the DEMOCRAT at R. B. Cools Medical Hall,
100 South Market street
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

THE STARK CorNrY DEMooRATwill be found for
sale at the following places W, B. Perkins Cos
Opera House; R. B. Coors 100 South Market street;
Ogden House News stand, and at the DEMOCRAT
office. .. .. .... II
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

THE Akron Argus has changed hands, and our
old friend of the Akron Times, DoS EVERETT, takes
the place of Mr.. Rowe as editor, We welcome
Don to his old stamping ground, and congratulate
him and our noble Democratic friends of Summit
on their late glorious victory. I'd. I
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

Losr.--On last Saturday evening, while crossing
the square between Geo, A. Winterhalters store
and D. B. Smiths grocery, a handkerchief contain
ing money The finder will be literally rewarded
by leaving It at this Office . I % u.I
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

ATthe Stark County Fair young man ventured
into a stall occupied by two mules, to recover a
small bit of ribbon that had blown from dam
sells hat "None but the brave deserve the fair, .
is what Blazer said as he saw him come out with
ont a kink LII
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

LIEUT., THos W, FITCH and wife, formerly Miss
Minnie Sherman, arrived at Mansfield on last
Thursday where they were received at the resi-
dence of Hon, John Sherman, the uncle of the
bride .... .
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

THE second ward boy who ruus away from
school, and hides himself In the stable to read
Rackety Rube, the Red Rover Of Rumble Gulch
will never become alderman of his native village
nor even a Congressman
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

TouRNAMEST.-The following is the time made
by the different Sporting Trucks at the Alliance
Fair last week. The distance run was forty rods
The Shelby Hooks took the first prize, one hun
dred dollars in gold; the Wooster Hooks the Sec
ond prize fifty dollars in silver; and the oberlin
Hooks the third twenty-five dollars in greenhaeks
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

GREAT sALE.-we will offer at public sale in
the Public Square at Canton, Ohio, on Saturday,
October 18th, 1874, 30 rstclass horses consisting
of roadsters, draft and farm horses, which will
positively be sold 10 the highest bidder. Sale will
commence at1P.M ]. KTTzNILLER q Sons.
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NOTICE.
OFFICE OF THE VALLEY RAILWAY COMPANY. !
lIENEI AM q Oni 1874

OFFICE OF THE VALLEY RAILWAY COMPANY
CLEVELAND, o., Oct 2, 1874.
UNHE Board Of Directors have this day ordered
that an assessment of ten per cent upon the
subscriptions to the capital stock of this eompany
for the line south Of Canton, be made payable to
the order Of the Treasurer on or before the 26th
day of October 1874 and that an additional assess
mentoftenp percent be made on the 2jth day ofeach
succeeding month, except when the 25th day of any
month comes on Sunday the assessment for that
month shall be due on the following Monday, un.
I'll the subscriptions shall be fully paid
octl5-lm l.. D. CLARKE, Secretary
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15
Great Sale.

We will offer at Public Sale in the Public
Square at Canton Ohio,
ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 17R, 1874,
80 first class Homes, consisting Of Roadster'
Draft and Farm Horses which will positively be
sold to the highest bidder. Sale win commence
at1P.M J. KITzMILLER * SONS.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

IN voting for Supreme Judge, short term, on last
Tuesday, we have heard Of several parties who
thought they were casting ballots for the foreman
of Aultman & Co.'S finishing department, instead
of George Rex, of Wooster-a natural mistake.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

LADIES, Misses and Children's hats and bon
nets in greater variety than ever offered in this
city at the the opening at G. A.:.winterhalters, No.
II Public Square. All are invited to call and ex'
anime the stock, No cards,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

BLAZER says his wife has manifested sweeter
disposition since the canning season opened than
she had for year before Every time he has
started up street, she has yelled Sugar after him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

on being asked concerning her bright hued
hair Canton miss said, that her parents before
her had the same, in fact, twas redheditary.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

THERE will be another grand handicap footrace
at the fair grounds on Saturday of this week Sew
eral feet steppers are expected from distance.
The purse is $40.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

THE season is at hand when street corner mobs
will disperse, and ladies can go shopping without
necessarily having to run gauntlet of disgusting
slang and tobacco smoke.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

VALLEY R. RIVE learn the Directors ofthe Valley
railway have located their road through our town
taking it near the west creek. The depot viii be
near the paper mill.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

THE Dunbar Hooks did not bring any prize
home from Alliance last week, and many Of their
friends were disappointed. The Shelby company
took the first prize.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

AN exchange says, possibly they may have
Goldsmith Maid at the Massillon races" and pos
sibly they may have an earthquake, too
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-10-15

FERD HACK stood on the wheel Of his sulky to
light street lamp, his horse moved, and Ferd said
something profane as he gathered himself up from
the gutter.