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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1874-02-24

II wasn't much of a piece, l~dont
think; but want to see the man
that printed it, just few minutes.
You see, John Smith, he lives next
door to my house when I'm to
home, and he gets how-come-you-so
every little period. Now when he's
sober he's all right, if you keep out
Of his way !; but when he's drunk
he goes home and breaks the dish
es, and tiIs over the stove, and
throws the hardware around, and
il makes it inconvenient for his
wife. and sometimes he takes his
gun out calling on his neighbors,
and, it amt pleasant"
"Not that l want to say any
thing about Smith; but me and my
wife DONE think that he ought to do
so. He came home yesterday, and
broke all the kitchen windows out
Of his house, and followed his wife
around with the carving knife,
talking about her liver, and after
awhile he lay down by my fence
and went to sleep. l had been
reading that little piece; it want
much of piece, and thought if l
could pour some water down the
spine of his back, and make him
sober, it would be more comforta-
bic for his wife, and a square thing
to do all round. So l poured a
bucket of water down John Smiths
spine of his back"
"Well," said We, as our visitor
paused, "did it make him sober /?
Our visitor took frmer hold of hi:
stick, and replied with increased
emotion:
"Just so. l suppose it did maxi
him as sober as q Judge in less tim
than you could say Jack Robinson
! but, mister, it made him mad. l
: made him the maddest man | eve
) saw; and Mr.. John Smith is big
ger man than me, and stouter. III
is a good deal stouter. Bless him
|, l never thought he was so stout til
yesterday, and he's handy with hi
fists too. l should suppose he'
, the handiest man with his fists
: ever saw"
"Then he went for you, did he |!
: we asked, innocently.
= "Just so. Exactly. / suppos
+ he went for me about the best h
Y knew how, but I don't hold n
grudge against John Smith. l sup
2 pose he. amt good man to hold
4 grudge against, only l want to sc
that man that printed that piece.
want to see him bad. l feel G
though it would soothe me to Sc
y that man. / want to show hil
y how drunken man acts when 20
. pour water down the spine of h
p back. That's what come for"
Is Our visitor who had poured wat
a down the spine of drunken man
back, remained until about s
n o'clock in the evening, and thu
went up the street to find the mi
,s that printed that little piece. i
~ man he is looking for started
Alaska last evening for a vacatiC
m and will not be back before 81
or TENDER, 1878.
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Continued from Frs Page
home, and would you wonder if he
forgot the girl he had once loved!
Perhaps it was so, and he looked
back on his love fu her as he
would look back upon his youth,
glorious, soul enticing at the time,
but what comparison with the
placid, undisturbed course of mid
die age, or, perhaps-
And Nab Z
After the sacrifice was made and
the great struggle over, she took
up her life again, but 10 every
ones surprise, never married.
The poor and unfortunate could
bear witness that she lived, but no
one ever guessed how much good
her hand had done.
Every one saw that the girl had
become greatly changed, and those
who had been severest in their
structures upon the motherless girl
who erred, if she had erred, more
from thoughtlessness than anything
else, now declared, as they saw
how tenderly she cared for her
father, that they "had known al
along there was good in her"
Quietly and unobstrusively she
went her way through the world
until her father was laid in his
coffin and after that she began to
sink. She had no disease, but hel
work on earth was ended one sum
mer afternoon, when the world wa:
all aglow in the full perfection o
the season and she lay dying.
The pale, transparent face looks
scarcely older than we first saw
her a bright girl of eighteen, mor'
shan ten years ago.
The long fringed eyelids rest o.
the wan cheek, and the room
quiet save for her irregular breath
ing and the ticking of the doctor
watch.
The end has almost come.
Presently she starts up cryint
out, at cannot be. Please-please
Oh, Hester Il have kept m,
promise y She is living owe
again on her death bed the bitter
est hour of her life.
Then she sank back, and tn
pale lips smile as she repeats faint
IL. 81 loved-him, and he-neve
knew it-Hester-Iye kept m
promise"
Two or three long quivelin
breaths, and then leal, true-hearte
little Nab was at rest.
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WOuIdn't Acknowledge TN
Corn.

Corn.
John Browning, a popular con-
ductor on the Indianapolis q st.
Louis road, has the misfortune to
wear a wooden leg, which, while
not actually causing lameness, still
necessitates q limping gait. Re-
Gently while John was on his train,
compassionate passenger, MOTTO
ing his movements and suspecting
that he was suffering from a corn,
asked him if such was the case.
eyes," said John; give got a
corn, and a bad one, too, assure
you"
"Well, sir, l can tell you how to
cure it, and at trifiing cost-not
over ten cents" said the passenger.
"I'd give ten hundred dollars to
have mine cured" replied John.
The passenger insisted that no
corn was ever so hard as the one
which had been planted in his foot,
and he had that one cured.
"Was it as hard as that one 2
asked John, raising up his wooden
leg and pointing to the place on his
boot where the corn was supposed
) to be.
The passenger felt and replied
that it was.
"But feel further up John said
He pressed the boot for few
minutes, and then, with a look o.
mingled disgust and surprise, said
"Pshaw man, that amt corr
that's q bunion y
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-17

Pusuant to notice. meeting was held on Mon
day afternoon, the 14th inst, in the parlor of the
st. Cloud Hotel, in our city. The meeting was
called pursuant to the expressed wish of the Coun-
ty Commissioners with view Of obtaining an ex-
preston indicative Of public sentiment in the mat
ter of organizing and erecting District Home for
destitute orphan children. The purpose and OBJ
ect Of the Home Is to care for those unfortunates
and prepare them for usefulness, and also when
of proper age, " provide for them good homes in
good families,
On notion Hiram Gaver, Esq., one Of the Com
missioners of COlumbiana county, was made Chair
man, and Joshua Wood, Esq, one Of our County
Commissioner chosen Secretary.
Rev. Dr. A. G. BYERs, of Columbus, correspond
ing secretary of the Prison Reform and Childrens
Aid Association, being present, was called upon
or some remarks, and responded in his happlest
and most efectiAe style. He referred to the
wretched condition Of the little ones kept in COun-
ty Infrmaries, among the deformed, the insane.
imbeciles, &C., giving special cases that had come
under his observation, all showing absolute need
of proper Homes for these unfortunate children
Doctor Byers's remarks carried conviction to the
minds Of all present
SENATOR RUKENBRoD Of COlumbiana county,
was then called out and made some excellent re-
marks sustaining the views of Doctor Byers. Mr.
Rukenbrod is the father Of the present amended
law which was passed last winter,
Messrs. Peter, Cnance, McGregor, Geib, Stump,
Geo. Frank, Firestone, Keith, Roth, John Trump,
Cyrus collars, and others Of our county spoke, all
approvingly Of the Home.
Mr.. VIM. Barber called upon Mr.. Gasche, of
Wooster, one of the Infrmary Directors Of Wayne
county, who expressed himself warmly in n'vor
of the project and hoped to get his county to join
the District and become sharer IN the Home.
On motion, the County Commissioners Of Co
lumbiana and Stark proceed to complete the
Board Of Trustees, by filling the vacancies caused
by the withdrawal. Of Portage and Mahoning
counties. Accordingly the Commissioners retired
and in a few moments returned and reported the
Board Of Trustees as follows: Joshua Lee and
James Davis, Of Columbiana; william Barber. s.
K Greiner and Levi Stump Of stark.
The Board organized by appointing William
Barber, of Canton, President and James Davis, o.
Salem, Secretary.
The Board Adjourned 10 meet at Salem on mex
Monday. when immediate steps viii b taken 10
select and secure site
On motion, adjourned.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-17

Thomas Welch is an independentlad,
He ran away from home and roasted out
for several days; but want finally drove
him to seek the parental circle just
long enough to get clean shirt, his
mother refused to give him a change
unless he would promise to remain at
home and be better boy. This reused
Tommy's American independence, and
he courageousiy began to fire bricks and
cobble stones at the maternal head. S.
fine, and few days of repentance in the
bastile, will doubtless eradicate his indie
pendent spirit.
James Wood couldn't resist his intem-
perate inclinations; he wood drink, and
as a consequence, Wood became drunk
and was fined S and costs.
James Moore becomes more of nui-
sance whenever he is drunk. This time,
Jim got on plain drunk and went home
and played football with his wife Ow
ing to the Collapsed condition of Jim's
bank account, he will rest in Jail till the
probate court decides his fate.
Fred. Blough spread his sails, and in
true cutter style, with colors blowing
(this refers to his nose) he started on a
cruise; he anchored at every port he
passed, and in turn too many ports an
chored Fred. in the lookup. In the
morning he paid S and costs.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-17
PERSONALS.


Kie human stopped in Canton over
last Sunday.
Clarence Snyder, of V. B. Snyder & Co.,
carpet dealers, Toledo, Ohio, has been
spending few days in Canton.
Our town is full o, taxpayers every
day. Next Monday will be the last OPP
portunity to pay without penalty.
DR.. A. G. Byers, corresponding secre-
retary of the Prison Reform and Chill
dren's Aid Associations, delivered for
chile and effective address from the pull
pit of the First NJ E. Church on last Sun
day evening, A large and attentive au-
dience was present, and satisfactory col
lection was taken.
Hon. Thomas w. Chapman, of Ma
varre, called on us last Wednesday ; he
had Just returned from a meeting of the
directors of the w. & L. Il. Ry., at Nor
walk, 0. The following four directors
were newly elected for three years. Judge
A. w. Hendry, of Sandusky City, L. NJ.
Robey, ofLeesville,O., Henry Ainsworth,
of Lodi, o., and c, S. Sherman, of Nor
walk.
Ed. Lee seemed foot taller than usual
this morning. Enquire at the Auditors
office,
The G. A. II. Band is rehearsing Verdi's
overture "Nebuchadnezzar" which they
will render ON Christmas night, at Mrs.
Scott Siddons' entertainment.
Messrs Fogle & Jeners have opened
their auction store in the Hane building,
are ready to meet customers with rare
bargains.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-17
CHRISTMAS GARDEN.

The members ofthe Louisville German
Church are preparing for the Sunday
School Of the English Lutheran Church
of this city, novelty in the way of a
Christmas entertainment. 1t is a repre-
sentation Of the scenes connected with
the birth of Christ, in which all the Incl
dents mentioned by the Evangelists were
presented in the form of an interesting
and instructive "object lesson"
Three revolving pyramids, propelled
by an unseen agency, together with a
Modern house, with flowing fountain in
front, add also to the attraction.
This has been prepared with much la
Dor and considerable expense and will
be set up in the Lutheran Church next
week and exhibited on Christmas Eve,
and the two following evenings from 7
to Q o'clock.
The school will be furnished with tick
cts admitting them one evening free.
For others the admission fee will be 25
cents, children under twelve years of age
10 cents.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-17

GRAND INDUSTRIAL EXPosIrIoN.-On next sat
urday afternoon Debold, Norris & Co., OF the
Safe and Lock Works, win have that mammoth
vault finished and ready for examination, and
the public will have an opportunity of seeing the
largest vault in the world All questions that en-
ter the minds of wondering visitors will be cheer
fully answered This vault is for the Duncan
Safe Deposit Coz Of san Francisco, and is to con
tain 1900 safes. Weeks Of hard labor, day and
might, have been spent on this immense job, aud
1t will be a sight worth seeing, and will doubtless
make Cantonans feel a pardonable degree of
pride, at having in their midst company that
can successfully undertake such master enter
prise, A full and detailed description of the ex-
position will be given in our Holiday number
next week
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-17

YoUNGsTowN.-The absorbing topic in
Youngstown is the contest between the
gas company and the consumers. 1t
seems the cost of gas has been three dol
lars per thousand feet and the citizens
combining demand a reduction to two
dollars per thousand. The company of
fered to meet them half way and make
he price $3.50, but the former gas consul
mers are firm and will not yield. All the
business houses have put in lamps and
the stampede seems to be nearly unani-
nous among the citizens. The citizens
have compared the price in other towns,
where co1l is much Higner and yet in
many cases the price of gas is less. The
business men are determined to stick to
the lamps unless the gas company will
come to terms
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-17

OOUNNlL AhAMbEht OGls q lOifs
Present, Underhill, Prest.; Biechele,
Cobaugh, Cook, Bechel, and Schot,
Minutes of last meeting read and ap-
proved,
PETITIONS.
The petition of Mrs. Catharine Meyer
and Elizabeth o. Blake, asking $500 for
damages sustained by their property from
water works ditch, was referred to COM
mittee on claims with power to act.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
The committee on rules, reported 80
rules of order, which were submitted and
unanimously adopted
On motion, A. McGr'gor was author
lied to collect matter of the early history
of affairs relating to the government Of
Canton, to be placed on record in the
printed book of rules and ordinances,
200 copies of which were ordered to be
printed.
The cOmmitte on streets and alleys re-
ported that the sewer at the northwest
corner of North and Poplar streets had
been opened by the Street Commissioner
Mr.. Cook reported that p,,rties desired
to purchase the residence formerly own
ed by F. j. Wheeler on 9TH street, now
the property of the city Council OBJ
jected to the sale of the property.
The committee appointed to examine
into the matter of granting an auction
license, recommended that the ordinance
on that subject be so amended that the
uuctiOneer be made to pay a license of 81
per day no license to be granted for a
period less than three months. Report
adopted.
Committee on claims reported favora-
BILE to allowing Mr., Lovett's bill of 5000
for oil and street lamp light, during the
month of November. Also reported in
favor of allowing the bill of John Lahm (;
referred back to the committee.
City Solicitor Lynch, reported an ordi-
nance providing for an additional loan of
$4,000 for laying iron water pi pes be-
tween the lake and the relief tower which
was read the first time.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Mayorshie!ds called attention to the ne
cessity of lighting street lamps on dark
nights stating that they were lighted
about eighteen nights of each month,
whiJh was not as often as should be. The
Mayor stated that complaints had been
numerous of the inconvenience and dan
ger of having no light on last Sunday
evening, the darkest known for a long
time The matter was referred to the
committee on gas.
The mayor called attention once more
to the necessity Of providing for the keep
ing Of tramps, who have been a source of
great annoyancet to citizens on whom they
call for sustenance, On motion, the po-
lice were authorized to provide for tramps
as cheaply as possible.
Complaint was made that teams, in
driving ON and off the scales at Gibbs q
Rohers plow works, had to cross the
sidewalk often obstructing it, to the in
convenience of pedestrians. Police were
instructed to look to the matter, and pre-
vent any obstructing of the walk.
A special meeting of the Council was
called for Tuesday evening Of this week.
The bill OF Bascom 4 SaXton for al
yertising Mayors Proclamation was re-
ferred
The resignation of r. A. Dunbar, Chief
Of the Fire Department was read and ac-
cepted.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-17

Wup yez loike some panuts2 asked Jimmy Fitz-
gerald, of Fourth ward man the other day
What exclaimed the man.
say, wouldn't yez buy some panuts from a poor
Srphan1
What yelled the irate Fourth warder dye want
YER make me msd2 l, want peanuts! II Why.
you heather, jist got away with two chickens,
two dozen and half of oysters, two loayes of
bread, and six cups of coffee, to say nuthin about
pertaties and sich. What dye think want of
pesnuts2
Och, good luck be wild yez, but l moight a
knowed pgsdidnt ate panuts. Good mornin'.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-17

A HAPPY SURPRIsE.-The members of
the Nilsson Quartette Club took their
worthy accompanist by storm on Wednes-
day evening. They called at the resi-
dence of George Double, when he was
completely unprepared for their coming,
but the surprise did not in the least tend
to mar the genuine pleasure of!the occa-
sion. The Quartette gave several Of
their most excellent selections, and the
evening was occupied in happy social
pleasures, and fine music, until they
dispersed with a feeling of having en-
loved a rare treat
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-17
BRLEF ACROSTIC
AFTER WALT WHITMAN.

Huge vaguel Undignifedl
Useless to the engaging world at large,
Grand in verbosity yet feeble in thy wit
Omniyorous; ayarlciousi yet played OUT
Placed on this sinful sphere, bymerest chance
Rough relic, as it were, of ages past
Zen to the ape. thou seemst feline paw,
Yielding in every tho't, to cunning minds
Endeay'ring not in but one act to move
Revolving influences that compass thee about
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-17

ANup town paper last week contained bad
story of Mike Carnes, of MassillOn, On Monday
evening Mike and some jolly friends were in this
town seeking an interview with the scribbler who
wrote it, They Just wanted to meet him minute
" thank him-or bounce him. we know not
which; but they talked as though they meant to
bounce him. It's all right but we beg OF Mike
and his gentlemanly friends to remember that we
always had kind regard for them, and wouldn
for anything have them confuse US with other pen
ell pushers when they come to Canton to bounce
any of the craft
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-17

KING KALAKAUA, of the Sandwich Islands
passed through our town on last Friday morning,
on his way to Washington City, The King and
his suite, occupied two special cars of the Union
Pacific Railroad, which were gaily decked and
ornamented. He is said to be man Of consider
able intelligence, and his people have advanced
rapidly in civilization within the last decade,
The fact that American church societies have
Epent more than million dollars in the interests
Of his subjects, should cause him to LOOK kindly
upon our disconnected affairs at Washington
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-17
SOUTHERN CORRESPONDENCE.
NEWS FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.

NEWS FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.
To ne Editors Of Stark County Democrat
Just from the seat of action-our late war in
Vicksburg over the sherlAalty is ended with los,
Of life estimated at from seventy-hve to eighty
killed and great many wounded The white
came out victorious and are still holding the city
and will hold another election soon for Sheriff
the former Sheriff. elect, being a negro who has
resigned. Quiet is again restored and business &
being resumed once more. Business is very dull
with u.s. and but little hopes are entertained of II
being any better for some time.
Respectfully J. J. CoGAH.
Mr.. Cogan was once a resident of Canton.-[RD
DEhoCRATl
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-17

The lecture OF Rev. A. G. Byers, of
Columbus, in the First M. E. Church on
Sunday evening last, was one replete
with valuable facts calculated to arouse
good people to good works in promoting
the great work of public charities, The
destitute and unfortunate little ones evil
IDENTIFY require other places for homes
than County Infrmaries. No good citi-
zen will dispute this proposition.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-17
Ipral 21ews.

A COURT House official, not Democratic, and
another citizen came near having jolly row in
he cellar of a certain grocery in this city, aiew
evenings since Hard and ungenaemanly words
were numercusly pronounced in tones that at,
tracted those outside and a two handed game OF
hsticuis came near winding up the affair, but
was prevented by other parties, The leading
suery. emphasized with wink, is What were
thew doing in the cellarl
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-17
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

NOTICE Is hereby given that Daniel Cbbaugh, as
IN the administrator Of the estate Of Ephraim Ball
decd has filed bis application in the Probate Court
Of STARK county, Ohio, for an order ~ sell large
number of desperate elaims debts and demands
owing 70 said estate for reasons therein set forth;
reference being made 70 said application for the
number aud amount Of said claims. debts and de-
mands, and the names Of the persons owing the
same.
said application viii be presented 70 said Court
a. Saturday, The 18Th day Of December, A, D: :i6l,
for hearing. LYNCH a DAY,
noT2s'7l-wA Attys for aid Administrator.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-17

ADVERTISERS TAKE NoTICE.-The Holi.
day number of the DEMOCRAT will be is
sued on next Wednesday. 1t will be re.
plete with general news, select miscela.
ny, good editorial matter and brim full
of local topics and news. Remember the
date ofissue, Wednesday, Dec. 23d.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-17

There will be a meeting of the Minis
ters, and all active workers in the tenn
psrance cause, at the Baptist church, in
Canton, Thursday Dec. 22, 1874 at 10
A, NJ, The primary object of this meet
ing is to consult as to the bestplan of ac-
tive work during the winter, 1t is earn
estly desired that all interested in this
great and good work will try to be pres
ent,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-17

The election last Saturday passed off
quietly and resulted in the election of
Paul Field as Trustee of Water Works,
and Chris. Volzer as Councilman. The
contest was mainly in the first ward, and
the vote was 1866, giving Volzer 40 ma
jority. Field had 9S majority in the city
for Trustee. AS we said last week, both
gentlemen are worthy.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-17

To correct any mistaken impressions,
we are called upon to state that the
sketches of manufactures, which appear
in the DEMOCRAT are not advertisements,
but merely matters of local interests, Civ
en- without solicitation from any inter-
ested parties.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-17

AT the election of Eagle Lodge No. 43l
F. & A. NJ. held last Monday evening,
the following officers were elected: Her
man Meyer, w. NJ; r. B. Votaw, s. w.;
A. w. Heldenbrand, ]. W.; N. Ruhman,
Treas; E. w. Page, Sec; Martin Fulmer,
s. d.; W. H. II. Bachtel, ]. D.. Aaron
Lind, Tyler.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-17
DIED.

erovEn-0n the 18Th inst after a lingering and
painful Hines hn. hAryaret etover, wife Oh sam
PEI stoEer, Esq OF thsciy In the e6th year Of her
YcuEKMAH-In Bethlehem sownahlp. On tha A
1st. hn hazy Younkman ia her soA ysaF.