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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10
BARGAINS IN BLACK DRESS sooD

BARGAINS IN BLACK DRESS GOODS.
ED Kepllnger announces that in order to fur
ther reduce his stock, he will offer bargains in
black dress goods, such as Alpaccas Mohalrs, Bril-
lantines, Cashmeres Bombazines, Merinos, supe-
rlor Black Silks, shawls &c. to which special Of
fering he asks the examination Of buyers, as the
goods are all clean and fresh, and the most wanted
by consumers. This house means busines, and is
prepared to meet every statement advertised, and
while these attractions will be found correct in
every respect there are othersin Fdncy Dress Goods
none the less desirable TO all in want of choice
goods at very low prices,
There will be special offering on Monday, the
sd ofNoyember, $4,000 yards calico at 6A cents
per yard, cheap at 899c.
box Canton Flannels at10c.
bale Russia Crash at 1211c.
Plaid Shifting Flannels at 1870.
Gray Twilled Flannel at zoe.
The lowest prices Of the xIXth century,
nOVl9-w2.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10
oVyICR OF VALLEY RAILWAY COMPANY: /
CLEVELAND, o., Nov. 80, 1874.

On and afer Monday, Dec 7th, all Scrip OF the
valley Railway Company win be redeemed on
presentation at the secretarys Office, and interest
will cease TO accrue on all Scrip outstanding after
mat date. r'Ea. t.
All subscribers to the capital stock of this COM
pany, any part Of whose subscriptions are yet un-
paid, are hereby notified that interest will here
After be charged on the unpaid assessments from
ne time they become due, and If such assess
nents are not paid by December 18th, legal pro-
Oeeding will at once be resorted To to enforce
payment,
BY order Of the Executive Committee
L. D. Clarke, Secretary.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

The protracted meeting at the Church
of Christ in this city still continues vita
good attendance and fine interest. Lass
Sunday evening the ordinance Of baptism
was administered in the presence Of a
very large and orderly congregation.
Rev. Mr.. Smith, Pastor Of the Fra
Baptist Church occupied Mr. Ingram's
pulpit on Monday evening Of this week,
and Rev. Mr.. Smith, pastor of the First
M. f. Church preached there on Tues
day evening, This looks hopeful.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

PoST OF HONOR. sixth repse-
sentation Of this beautiful military ale
gerry was given at the Opera House. Ths
audience was not as large as the con
rades Of Kearney Post expected to see,
but the piece was well rendered. r.
pecial praise is due the young ladies who
kindly assisted in the presentation ofthis
play. The comedian, w H. Pirrong b
a decided success. While acting as
spy in the rebel camp he assumes thrue
distinct and different characters, and IN
PRODUCES his mirth-provoking songs,
dances, &c, He is capital negro, a
first class lrishman and clever Dutch
man, and is recalled each evening with
hearty applause. .--Nsw ByNSJwiek Daily
Times.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10
list THE THING.

Every one will find 1t to their interest TO call at
store Of ]. H. Lind, "A and 46 East TuscarawU st.,
and examine the large and complete stock ofgoOds
he has on hand. Harness, saddles, and everything
in that line are found there; bu! public attention
Is especially invited to the stock Of fine trunks,
satchels and vallses he has on hand; best chance
for bargains in the city, His toy trunks are Just
the thing for children; nothing could be more
suitable for present. Call and see him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

THERE Is 10 fellow up town who blows his own
horn-sayS be has "for years past done all in" his
humble way 10 advance the interests Of Canton"
He was never troubled with modesty, but Is noted
for his stock Of impudence and intermeddling
effrontery OF fcourse he does not state how "for
years past " he has advanced his otSa tat1eas to
the injury Of CANTON. That would be telling the
truth, and not at all palatable to him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10
ONE HUNDRED SHA WIS
close at cost at Dysart & Camerons,
HOl BOR THE HOLIDA Us.

Herman Meyer still lives, and keeps one Of the
most complete clothing and gents furnishing es.
adjustments in this part of Ohio. New lgoods of
latest patterns and varieties, cloths, cassimeres
chinchilas, vestings, &C. Collars, ties, shirts and
large and varied stock or fine winter underwear
in short, you will find at his new store in McKin-
leys block, everything kept in first clothing es.
ablishment
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10
NOT SELLING AT COST

As the stock of the undersigned was carefully
selected in New York city few days ago, and
therefore contains no old, shopwon goods; and
further, as he is not disposed to draw trade by
"humbugging" the public, he does not propose TO
Sell at cost but offers as an inducement to custo-
mers the only stock in the city that was selected
In New York this fall, consisting Of all new and
desirable styles Of watches, jeWelry and silver
ware. Hewould also state to the public that he
never Ud5 and does not propose TO be undersold in
this county eOa or not, 10 prove which he invites
comparison Of stock and prices with any.
J. A. MEYER,
10 North Market street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10
INITIAL RINGS,
. novelty, at ]. A. Meyers.
REMEMBER

that H. G. simons, one door north ofthe ostofice,
Is still selling goods at cost Elegant clocks, suit
able for holiday gifts A large assortment of fine
watches gold and silver, of all kinds. A full and
complete line of ear drops, pins, most beautiful
rings, in different settings warranted of the finest
and bound to suit any purchaser. Step in and ex'
anime his stock of Jewelry, and don't forget the
place
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10
RED as q rose,
Is the troublesome nose,
OF . young editorial brick;
Immense are his feet
igAntic-complete;
To Wash them dries up . whole creek.

KIs NuMAN, Of Defiance, Is the best buaIman in
the state.-HdpOlsOA kortASea
That e matter OF doubt Though he ID No.
bus manager, his brother Ike" Of this village,
hA No. l. 30 was his father, who recently left
the bualness in Canton. We venture the assertion
however, that, taken aS . whole family, none in
the State can bus with the NumanA
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

TIE Toledo Daily Ne,us contains long
article about train bearing President
Gran being DELAYED at Canton on Dec,
B, by q broken bridge, and manufactured
speeches are given, as having been made
By the President and Others. The names
Of Judges Underhill and Frease. Mes-
srs. Pease, Folger and others are promi-
nently mentioned. It Ia needless to saw
that the whole article, purporting to be
a special telegram, is a pure fabrication
too absurd for repetition.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10
LOOK HEREl

In a few days large stock of dry goods viii be
offered for sale in the Opera House, room formerly
occupied by Otto winterhalter; the stock consists
Of dress goods, Aannels, satinets hats and caps,
furs table linens, comforters and everything usu-
ally found in first class dry goods store. These
ooods viii positively be sold al present edSiern cost
oriee, L. p WIKIDAL, Agent.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

AN uptown newspaper man. who tries to Strad-
die two mules at one Jump, and who recently
wrote q long-winded account Of carpetbag trip
Southwark, now goes bobbing and cayorting
wildly between his three establishments and the
Court House, In amanner strongly indicative OF a
mind that is bordering on the ragged edge Of the
Iimjamsp
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10
CHURCH DEDICATION.

The newly erected church Of the Evangelical
Association, on East Fourth street. this city, viii
be dedicated to the worship Of God, on Sunday
December2. Rev. r. Dubs Of Cleveland, editor
Of the CriSache BOtsehqtier, will oficiate. Ger
man discourse will be delivered In the morning
and an English one in the evening. Ageneral In
yltation is extended to all desiring to attend.
declO-td. T. BACH, Pastor.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

HAPPY AFFAIR.-On last Monday evs-
ming party Of county officials and az
oticiIs met in the Auditors ofice. -
eording to a previous arrangement, and
adjourned to Baeon's restaurant Whena
hne supper was prepared for theirenioy
ment, and where they passed a happy
evening. The party consisted Of AudiiSr
Lee, deputy auditor Barnaby, commis-
sioneH Wood, Poorman and Raber. en-
auditor Cock, George +. Baldwin, an
commissioners collars, Porter, Lee And
TRULY, sheriff Baxter and surveyor Wa
lard. The reunion was happy ona
and the evening was passed In social
merriment without thought Of partV
differences. A little more Of this sort a
feeling, occasionally demonstrated.
would be a most desirable thing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10
ADMINISTRATORS SALE

Some Of the personal property Of the late Peter
Myer viii be sold at the family residence, on
Tuesday, the 22d inst; one mare. years old; a
COW; capenters chest and TOOLS derrick; and
some household goOds-wlih other articles:
dec1Q74-w2
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

Mrs. MALAPRoP. In sheridan's drama Of "The
Rivals" tells her Deiee, Miss Languish, that "lY-
ing docs not become young woman" Lying,
however, does seem 10 become some fellows who
are too vain to know they have not sense enough
to run newspaper.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

ONE Of the greatest bores in newspaperdom-
and one that deserves the premium every time as
such-is the chap who marches into the city edi-
tors room. after the adjournment Of the police
court, and begs that his name be LEFT out Of the
paper ROSefs Newspaper Reporter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

ON last Friday, Albert Kinks, foreman Of the
Lock department of the Safe works, met with a
miraculous escape from instant death. While en-.
gagged in the shop large safe Weighing 1900
pounds, fell in such manner that Mr.. Kirk was
partly caught between the safe and the ewall. He
was severely bruised about the side and breast
some Of the skin being torn from his body. The
bruises caused hemorhage, and It was first sup.
posed he was fatally injured but we learn he will
recover, The escape was almost miraculous, aa
he was warned Just in time to save his life. Had
the ponderous safe fallen 50 as 10 have caught his
body squarely, 1t would certainly have crushed
him instantly,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

Our up town cotemporary uses tailors
shears for clipping, and when any in
quisitive stranger invades his sanctum
ne secretes them quietly behind the folds
OF his ear, and Immediately proceeds to
write three different articles at once with
q pencil in each hand and one between
his teeth.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10
THE NOBBLEST

and most beautiful silk mufiler ever brought to
Canton, can be seen at A. Kit & Co.'S The latest
out neck wear in every style and variety large
stock of gloves etc. large line of hats and caps
and everything desirable. In gents furnishing
koOds
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10
NEW PROVISION STORE.

When you want the best and cheapest groceries
In the city, The place TO nd hem Is at O. A. Dough-
ertys new grocery, one door south ofthe old Feas-
Ter stand. This Is new establishment with
complete line Of choice new groceries and proYis-
IONS Just received and opened, and is just the
place for bargains No old goods on hand, Lall
and examine, and you will be readily convinced.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10
DIED.

MRLBoRF-0n the 9Th inst, Cbrwin Lattmer.
ifant son Of John and Mary Melborr aged thISS
lonths and two days.
There's many an empty cradle
There's many vacant bed,
There's many lonely bosoc-
Whose Joy and light hove fed;
For thick In every graveyard
The little hillocks lie
And every hillock represents
An angel in the sky"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

EVERYBODY who has been there, claims that h.
J. Bacon & Co, keep the very finest and best oys-
ters in this neighborhood. 1--WE know how 1t is
ourselves" and are prepared to swear by BaconS
hlualves. III costs black eye.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10
.r... AQUA MARINES
n . variety Of settings, at J. A. Meyera
rRsr.cLA LAsg pRELLIq FoR sALk

A good story and half house containing SIX
rooms and a basement ktchen-within Eve min
Htes walk Of the square. The house is well I'm
hhed and located In good neighborhood. The
lot Oox2OO feet and Is set out in young frulttrees
gooseberries strawberries, &c. Terms easy. For
farther particulars address B, this Office
noV167s-u
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

"WELL enough" Is good enough. 80 longas there
h no certainty of doing better. But those who
wear uncomfortable boots and shoes are not doing
well enough. Go TO Bloomfield Bros. and buy
something in that line that will give you rest and
I,arfent sailafantlnn
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

+. owesney, the enterprising proprietor Of the
meat market in cassidy block has secured Rocky
mountaiR black bear, young and tender, which
he Is fattenng the bear will be butchered and for
sale at his market on Christmas Day. Remember
and get share.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

SINCE Joe Jefferson played Rip van
Wrinkle here, a hen-pecked Canton man
has been carefully taking samples in all
the saloons, trying TO find the kind of
stuff that will make man sleep for
twenty years.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.

Look in at the store Of Palmer & Stall, 30 South
Market street. Notice their advertisement, which
mentions a larger number of choice things than
we supposed they had suitable for holiday gifts
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10
TRULY ARTISTIC

In passing along the street on Tuesday, we
stopped TO admire two large photographs on exhi
bltlon in Geeting & Buchers window. From the
excellent and artistic work displayed upon them
and their fine relief and finish we knew they were
the production Of an artist of the highest ability
and upon inquiry, learned that they had been
taken by Courtney, Of Matthews block. Courtney
is without doubt superior artist, and those wish
ing pictures, can do no better within hundred
miles than they can by calling on hlmat 80 and IS
South Market street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

aCREAruREs 90 bright that the same lips and eyes
They wear on earth, will serve in paradise"
Such creatures buy Shoes only at Bloomfield
Bros, where they know they can be comfortably
and neatly ntted. "A word to the wise Is sum.
Client"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10
NEW styles ofladies' ties open to-day.
G. A. WNTERHALTER.
HOL FOR THE HOLLDAY Us.

The best stock OF fancy goods ever offered to the
citizens Of Canton comprising ties, in all the new
cOlOrs collars and cuffs, in immense variety. La
dies and ohildren's kid gloves in all colos, Step
in and see our new'goOds and prices
@, A. WIsTERHALTER.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

lncIe was lhdy nNtu ~ LeAsht
A lady very stylish, man;
And yet, in spite Of all her teeth,
She fell in love with an Irishman.
Oh, the great big Irlshman-
The whisky deyouring Irshman,
A tearing, swearing, humping, humping,
attling, roaring Irishmanl-0ld Song.
We have hero In our town.
In fact, avery monster man;
He's bound TO help on his renoWn-
And sails in with Yankee man.
All, the great big Yankee man,
The venerable Yankee man;
The pair are one, As on they run,
This rebel" and this Yankee man.
They are loving pair, indeed,
And work together like span;
They sometimes think they're making speed
This rebel" and this Yankee mani
The venerable Yankee man, ...u
The old Rep-tory Yankee man.
The pair are one, as on they run,
This rebel" and this Yankee mani
For Constitution new they fought
They wanted "suthln new as brani"
But up 1t vent and thus we're taught
This rebel" and this Yankee mani
This very serious Yankee man;
This old, majestic Yankee man,
The other part, Is Jocko smart,
Or, rebel" with his Yankee man,
This union Is not strange at all, 'l
If we but understand the plan,
Both were old Wings and then last fall,
Not one Of them an Allen mani
OF course, was not this Yankee man,
This old REP.ToRY Yankee man;
But Jocko he, barked up a tree,
And now, is with this Yankee man.
They're both performers, he, atlleass
That one day up the alley ran,
And wrote my colonel" come and feast =
The colonel not Yankee mani
But now hes with Yankee man,
A very serious Yankee man,
The pair are one, with Tom, the son,
This rebel" and this Yankee mani
And then he run the schools 80 neat,
In fact, upon the Yankee planl
Did he not go to Boston, sweet,
And find, not just-a Yankee mani
All, not indeed, Yankee man.
Not this majestic Yankee man,
This "rebe" he, in Virgin-ee,
Pretends to fout the Yankee mani
The Water Works and Court House gas,
Tell Of our 0PERA-tlc man,
Whose engineer. was useful as
A serviceable Yankee mani
From way deown East" q Yankee man,
Like the Rep-tory Yankee man.
A piece Of floss, to suitthe Boss"
Aservicesble, Yankee mani
We've "license" Just to rhyme bit,
Descended from Scottish clan;
But now wen bid adieu, and quit
This VoltAlre ape and s Yankee man:
The water works and Yankee man,
Gas after, Lou and 8 Yankee man,
No license" rhyme-till the next time,
Shall speak OF Lou, and 8 Yankee man.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

A we'll known character Of this town, on seeing
horse give 1t up" in DIRT wing heavy load down
muddy slope, said: Ven hoIb. tthall der hill
down, vat de dickens he do ven he sthall der hill
Hp2 Thapsa conundrum.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10
TAX-PAYING

EXPIRES DECEMBER 10Th,
and Taxpayers should bear In
mind that all cannot be received
upon the last day, It Is much
more pleasant TO come In when we
are not crowded and hurried, and
when we can wait on you
promptly. Let all our friends
having taxes TO pay remember this,
and come In soon, so as to accom-
modate themselves and US. We
desire to accommodate all, and
wait on our friends without de-
Law, but In case Of a rush the last
day or two this may be impossible
Again we say, let our tax-paying
friends bear this in mind.
GEORGE FESsLER,
Treasurer tark county.
Dec3-3w
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

Go TO Mrs. Smiths for your fine and common
candy. A nice mixed at 90 cents. All are fresh
and pure You can also get the Maltby oyster, the
best oyster sold for the price, at "a South Market
street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

The largest and cheapes. stock OF Ladies' and
Gents Linen Handkerchief ever offered in this
city. Call and see them.
G. A. WnrERHALrER,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

The new Evangelical Lutheran church at Hart
VILE, wi | be dedicated on Sunday, December IS.
Rev. A. Birch and othen viii conduct the ser
vices. Services to commence a. 10 O'Clock A. n.
Al are invited. Dec32W
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

CHRISTMAS only comes once year. Go to G. A.
Winterhalters for your presents. He hast most
complete stock of ladies goods ever offered In this
city at unusually low prices
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

WE would respectfully request our citizens to
remove the snow and ice from their sidewalks.
A few ashes, judiciously sprinkled, will soon melt
.ha anotv
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

Go to the Opera House on Tuesday evening
Duprez and Benedicts Minstrels give one oftheir
entertainments They have wide reputation.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

REMEMBER, no trouble to show Holiday Goods
at the popular store Of deetlng & Bucher,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

ELEGANT and useful holiday presents CHAP at
Geetlng and BucheFs. Everybody should see
them before buying.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10
NEW EIRM--NEW GROCERY

Isaac J. human. William II. human.
Isaac ]. human & Son,
st. Cloud building. Call in and see the finest as
ortment Of groceries In the city. Fresh meats&c.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

Snow fell to the depth Of about an inch on las
Monday night, but on Tuesday Old Soils warn
rays soon made sad havoc with 1t.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

MOST desirable 10. Of blankets, cheap, at Dy-
sar. 4 CameFons,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

REV. z. BUCKINGHAM will preach in the Pres
byterian church next Sabbath morning and eve
ming
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10
BnsinesS Nems.
FINEST LINZ

DYsARr OLMERoH are selling a desirable stock
SfhoSiery at most moderate prices.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

DuPREz & BENEDIcT's NEW ORLEANS MIN
srRELs.-The great master band Of the world will
give one entertainment in schaefers Opera House
on Tuesday evening, December 18th. The COM
pany is one of the most popular travelling troupes
in America, and Is composed Of large number
of hrst-class artists, managed by the popular
world renowned Charles H. Duprez, and they are
sure to draw heavy during their short visit here.
They introduce new system for selling secured
seats. Their popular prices Of admission are 50
and IS cents No extra charge for reserved seats
If bought before the day the concert is to take
place. Reserved seat tickets sold ten daysi
vance at so cents each at Perkins book store. On
the day and evening of the entertainment, re-
served seat tickets will be 25 cents extra. Secure
your reserved seat tickets and avoid the extra
charge
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

SEND US all the news transplring in your neigh
borhood. Send US the facts, and we'll print them,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

WE conclude the Tragic Story Of Emilia Oar
ana" in this paper. Do not fail to read 1t.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

Il sOndsIVer Napkin Rings at J. A. Meyers, rs
Ssns 70 81 each.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10
FOR RENT.
A TREAT

A good dwelling containing six rooms. Enquire
4 @. A. WNTERHTLTER.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10

Do not forget to hear Mrs. scottsddons or
Christmas night II will be q rare treat