davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-04-08
DIED.

SMITH-ln Bethlehem township, on the ID Inst
John smith, aged 81 years, II months and II days.
His funeral took place on Sunday the 4th inst
Services were held in The sherman church and
the concourse of people assembled was so largo
that about one third had to remain outside, for
want of room in the church sermon appropri-
ate to the occasion was preached by Rev. q. W.
Henning from LIST Chronicles chapter 20, vers Is.
Revs X, shepler aud d. Yant were also present
and participated in the services.
CHAPMAN-At Navarro Ohio, Monday April s,
VIM. Chapman, father Of Thomas W. Chapman,
aged 80 years, months and 10 days.
VIM. Chapman was born in BARLEY county, Va
January 49, 1852. His parents emigraled to West
Virginia, and bought a large tract of land on the
Ohio River, on part of which is now situated tho
town of New Cumberland, In 1906 he married
Elizabeth WilcoXton, and afterwards purchased
the farm in Virginia where Adam Poe had the
memorable fight with the Indian Big Foot Ho
was the last of family of seven children,
all Of whom lived to good old age. VIM, Chap.
mon voted for Thomas Jefferson for reelection to
the Presidency in 1904, and has missed but one
election since to the day of his death.
sCHERF-At his residence in Mt. Union, Ohio.
on the LIST inst. spinal meningitis Prot. Gustaye
| A. scherf Professor of Modern Classics in Mount
College, aged 20 years, II months and II days .
Prof scherf was born in Germany, April IA, 1915;
when quite young his parents emigraed to the
United States Very early in life he manifested
that love for knowledge which characterized his
after years and for the dissemination of which he
labored so zealously and sacrificed SO much Es-
pecially was he interested in linguistic studies.
and at the time Of his death was master of eight
languages. Graduating at Baldwin University in
1867 he was elected theyear following to the Chair
of Modern Classics in Mt. Union College which po-
Siton he held up to time of his death, only leaving
his duties when the fratl body could no longer
serve the iron will. As a teacher Prof Stherf was
held iu the highest esteem, both by his associate
teachers and pupils. Exact thorough and pro-
found in all his instruction, he will receive the
blessings Of his pupils in time to come and have
their success for his true monument Living an
earnest Christian, so he died. The funeral servi-
ces on Sunday, 4th inst, which were quite largely
attended, were conducted by Rev. VIM Cox, D. D.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-04-08
MA YOR'S COURT.

Albert Sosot, in consequence of few
drinks, became kind o $3.50 the other
day, and was bound to have row with
some one, so Sosot went in for free
kick out with his peaceably inclined pa
in.law, John Eisenbeis, and in the Ian
guage of Abe, ale raised diggens of
hell nit der ot man." Albert was
charged with disorderly conduct, and in
default Of payment of fine, was sent
to the Fifth Avenue Restaurant. $3.50
goes the world,
Thomas Brown and Smith Johnson,
two Egyptian nOmads, cropped into
Tommy Brooks cock-a.doo.dle saloon, a
few days since, and sat there talking for
drinks for quite while, Presently Mike
Quigley entered and called for drink
and had few words with Brooks about
The payment of a bill, when Brown and
Johnson, thinking they saw an opportu-
nifty to gain the favor of the proprietor,
jumped on to Quigley, knocked him
down, and went through his pockets,
They were arrested by Officer Williams
on the charge of robbery, and bound
bNtl w lllC OOllluOn lCto NOlllJ III tllS
sum of $500 each. Some time after the
robbery, and before the arrest, they
dragged Quigley into Brooks back yard
and beat him horribly. For this they
were fined $40, and sent to Jail ten days
on staff Of life and Adams ale. These
are the bummers that broke in the win
dows of the jackson House the night be-
fore.
VIM. Lewelen is a comedian, an end
man. He makes both ends meet by la
boring down in a coal mine. While re-
turning from a tour of inspection at Mas
sillon the other day inspection of fbrewed
drinksl, the train on which he was riding
passed another passenger train at the
siding between Canton and Massillon
and seeing a "chance for the old man,
William reached for a hat that stuck out
of window in the other train. The hat
was secured, and so was William when
the train reached Canton. On appearing
before the Mayor, William said "Shoot
the hat; | didn't take it'-but after g
trial. the evidence proved so plainly that
William did take the hat, that he con
cIuded to plead guilty; $5 and len days
in the shade. He could have bought 6
better hat for just 50.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-04-08
THE GHOST.

The ghost that frightened the boys SC
effectualTy last week is still able to be
about. Our reporter held an interview
with the spiritual visitor a few days since:
1t seems that a certain well known per-
son, of Canton, learned that a party ol
boys were bound on an expedition oi
search to the Meyers woods upon GER
tain evening last week, and he managed
to reach the destined point before them,
and hiding in ambush, till they made
their appearance upon the scene, he came
suddenly upon them in the dark solitude
of the woods, robed in white sheet
made luminous by Il phosphorescent glow
caused by the friction of matches. The
attempt at playing the ghost was very
successful to all intent, but the situation
was rather hazardous, yet the figure was
so well gotten up that the boys were ter
ribly frightened, and some of them be-
lieve yet that it was vertable ghost.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-04-08
ANOTHER FRAUD.

David Landon was arrested near Earlvile, Por'
tage county, on Tuesday, by Constable Wise, on
charge of having obtained money under false pre-
tences. David tarried in Canton while and rep
resented that he owned a farm In Portage county,
and stock in the Massillon Bridge Company; be-
sides this, David played the character ofa Jealous
church member and praying christian and thro'
these and other Misrepresentation, he gained the
favor of several trusting ones, among whom was
Miss Kate Miller girl who labors in Canton; and
Kate blindly trusted S75 of hers in the hands of
David, who left town and apparently forgot all
about Kate until Constable Wise brought him back,
He paid the COSTS secured the claims And wa dis
charged.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-04-08

ACCIDENT I'VE learn that franklin Krider son
of Solomon Krider, Esq, of this city, had an arm
badly fractured at the P, Ft W, & G. station on
Wednesday, momipg. Drs Metz and Harrison
were at once sent for under whose care the pa.
tient will receive every needful attention.
CAuGHT.-A stranger, whose name we could not
learn, called at one Of the livery stables on Mill
street, on Tuesday evening and offered to sell .
saddle and bride that he was carrying. But
the stable boys had heard of horse, saddle
and bride having been stolen and that the horse
had been re' overed. They at once caused his ar.
rest and it proved that he was the thief He is in
the city prison.
The outgoing council, we are pleased to say
passed an ordinance to restrain horses cattle
sheep,swine and geese from running at large. Good
for them.
Some person has borrowed my copy of Walkers
History of Athens county, Ohio. Please return il
r. II. FOLGER
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-04-08
ON THE RAGGED EDGE.

This little occurrence caused three
hearts to flutter and thump at an exciting
rate, on last Friday. A young man liv-
ing and working in Canton is somewhat
sweet on a girl who lives in the country,
south of town, but he had rival, and
that rival had anadvantage over him, in
the fact of his living near to the young
lady in question. They both paid all
possible attention to the girl, however,
while she seemed to lack decision, and
never seemed to manifest any particular
preference for either. 1t was nip and
tuck between the young men, and finally
they grew desperate in the race, and al
most before she knew it, the object Of
their desperation found herself engaged
to marry both of them. Thus matters
ran on, until last Friday. The young
man who works in town was informed
that his girl was going to marry the other
fellow on that very day, and that the pair
were coming to Canton to have the little
ceremony performed, This young man
didn't hang around any drug store and
sigh for laudanum, but he got inside his
best clothes as suddenly as possible, pro-
cured horse and carriage, and drove
about town, watching for the coming of
the pair in whom he was interested.
After short period of anxiety, which
seemed month and half to him, he
saw the other chap driving down East
Tuscarawas street, with the girl, and he
Immediately drove after them and over
took them near Hahn's wagon shop, and
driving up as close to the other carriage
as possible, stopped it, and began to state
his objections, and call on the girl to
leave the other chap and fly with him.
The other young man was not quiet
either and between the two the girl was
actually on the ragged edge of despair;
but nalIyshe got the young men quieted,
and said she would decide in second,
and they remained in breathless silence
while she said: " "'' ''''
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-04-08
RrlABLE HOUSE

We take pleasure in calling attention to the card
of NJ. Mccullough, Jr. & Co.. wholesale liquor deal
ers 1866 Liberty street. Pittsburgh, In another col
umn. This one Of The oldest liquor houses In The
city, having been established IN lSiS ana has since
stood preemnently at the head OF the trade as
they only sell the best class of goods, warranted
pure and Tree from adulIeration' We cordially
recommend this house to the trade knowing them
to be worthy OF the confidence Of ALL The gentle
manly and obgng junior member OF the hrm'
MrCC Arensburg, is well known to the trade
throughout this section of the country ana hJuSt'
ly popular among all with whom he comes III con-
tact. Parties wishing to procure strictly pure liq'
uors at reasonable alesshould call upon oraddress
by letter Mes,rs, v. Mccullough, Jr, x Co. before
making their purchases.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-04-08

T. F. KUNKEL's BITTER WINE OF IRON. for the
cure Of weak stomach, general debility, lndiges
ton, disease of the nervous system, constipation
acidity of the stomach and all cases requiring a
tonic.
The wine includes the most agreeable and eff.
Gent salt of iron we possess; Citrate of Magnetic
oxide combined with the most energetic OF veg.
eiabe toncs-Y Yellow Peruvian Bark,
The effect In many cases of debility, loss Of ap-
petite and general prOstration of an efficient Salt
OF Iron combined with our valuable Nerve. Is most
happy. Itaugmehts the appetite, raises the pulse
takes off muscular fabbiness, removes the palloE
Of debility, and gives flOrid yigor to the coun-
tenance. lH.,rf
Do YOU want something to strengthen your Do
you want good appetite? Do you want to build
up your constitution? Do You want to feel well ?
Do you want to get rid of nervousness? Do you
want vans energyf Do you want to sleep well ?
Do you want brisk and vigorous feelings? If you
do, try Kunkel's Wine of Iron.
This truly valuable tonic has been so thoroughly
tested by all classes of the community, that II Is
now deemed indispensable as Tonic medicine,
II costs but lite purihes the blOodand gives tone
70 the stomach renoyates the system and prolongs
life. n r
now only ask trial Of this valuable Tonic.
Price 81 per bottle E. f. KUHkEL, Sole Propfietnr'
Ph,ladelphia, Pa. Ask y0urdruggist for Kuifkeps
bitter Wine OF Iron, and no other make. Sold oaly
IN 81 bottles All others are counterfeit so be.
ware of them. M\\E II
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-04-08

CAPr, JOHN DUNBAR, an old citizen of Canton,
voted lie straight Democratic ticket on last Mon
day. He has done the same for fifty y-ve years, not
having missed an election since he first voted for
President Monroe in 1870, nor voted any but the
Democratic ticket. His father voted for Washing.
ton when up for his second term, and continued to
vote ut every election Till 1879 THIS is record
hard to beat.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-04-08

WE don't like to encourage gift enter
prizes, but we will put up a beautiful and
touching chrome of a brindle bull play
ing la crosse with life insurance agent,
for any native American citizen of Can
ton who will pronounce the following
name correctly on the first attempt:
"Stanislaus Kgndzioyski," (tic doloreau) 4,
is the name. Henry Trump found it
seven times in one deed recorded, and be
narrowly escaped lockjaw, and that's why
he lost the appendage that adorned his
second story lip. The man who bore
that name died young. like christian,
to save the lives Of his neighbors, and he
climbed the golden stair, but had to re-
turn, as that specimen of Welcho-polish
nomenclature wouldn't go through the
gates edgeways.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-04-08

Two TRAMPs called at the Jackson
House one night last week and asked for
lodging, Mr.. Wheeler refused unle,s he
received payment in advance, and the
tramps, unable to put up the necessary
cash, were compelled to leave the place.
As soon as the door was closed on them
they began to lombard the house with
stones, breaking in windows and doing
considerable damage. Both were drunk.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-04-08

COUPLE Of merchants WI do business south of
Canton, in country Villa :, started last week for
Cleveland 10 make some .,urchaSes, They got to
Alliance, and after W. ing short tine took the
train and started or heir way; when they had
gone few miles, e conductor came through the
Car, and taxing cir tickets said: .
"Gentlemen ou are on the wrong train, this
train goes to Ilttsburgh,"
The merchants were astounded, as they were in
hurry to get through and return, and after much
coaxng and entreaty they prevailed upon the
conductor to stop the train, and then they got off,
and as they started in bee line on shanks, mare
for Alliance, one would have thought there was a
food following them. for they kept up repeated
command to dam it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-04-08
s0ME;7HfEG NEW.

Spring has come, and with it'll J., Begges has
received and opened the largest and most COM
plete stock of china glass crockery, queens
ware, queensware &C.. ever offered to the pub
lio in Canton Many of these articles have been
directly imported for this house. and can be Sc.
cured at rare bargains. Plates. bowls, tureens
platters, pitchers, cups and saucers, and in fact
everytAing one can desire in that line. Begges'
China Hall, cassidy Block is the largest concern
Of the Eind in this part ofOhiO, and as conse-
auenCehe can offer the best bargaius
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-04-08

The best bargain Of the season, /.
1900 yards Of Black AlpaCCa at 50
cents per yard. These goods were
bought as a great job. and will com
pare very favOrably with any rs
cent goods in the market. We will
open aJgreat job in Hamburg Edg-
ings at less than half price. i.'s o.. H
,, y E. DaKEPLINGER,
:2@ r} Cash and one Price. =
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-04-08

GAMINs don't take to marbles as readily
this spring as in seasons past. The most
ofthem, not satisfied with the duties of
school, when off duty, hang themselves
in a row along some picket fence and
spell each other down on such words as
swim, fish, sucker, sassafras, minnow,
worms, bait, and bite" Give the boys
a chance, there may be talent among
them that will some day astonish, the
community in the field of mixed drinks
or three card monte. 't.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-04-08
BILLS ALLOWED.

FRANCE and Switzerland had mill in the salon
a la Francois, Rawie's block, on last Saturday
evening. A large crowd gathered to witness the
fight which was preceded by war of words.--
France punched at Switzerland, but missed, and
tumbled over the stove. upsetting 1t and knocking
it to piecesj then the fallen man struggled with
few red hot Goals for moment and the fight
closed. ,.,.t.t 4.'.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-04-08

A CANTON boy who had been reading
sketches of George Washington from a
Sunday School book, couldn't find a
Natural Bridge anywhere handy, but he
tried to climb up the side of stable by
squeezing his fingers into the cracks be-
tween the boards, and when he had got
up about seven feet, cross-eyed coach
dog took him for thief and laid for him
three-quarters of an hour before any re-
lief came. Then that boy dropped, and
when he went home he threw his book
in the fire and said he'd be cussed if he'd
be George Washington for all the Fourth
O. July's in Ameriky.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-04-08
APRIL FOOL.


Al we stood at the cornero of bTarKet and 9Th sts'
on last Thursday, April lst we noticed that some
of the boys were watching a certain spot Oh the
plank walk that crosses Market, and we watched
too for few moments, and finally saw young
fellow step along with the style OF millionaire.
and just as he came to the spot that seemed 10 AT
tract theeyes of the boys, he stopped looked quick
ly around him, stopped and tried to pick some
thing up; but 1t wouldn't go up worth contlnen'
tall then the young man appreciated the fact that
that fve-cent nickle was tackled fast to the plank
and ut the same moment realizing that II was April
lst he turned red, kicked at dog, and said "d-n
fool" US he waltaed away like guilty man. The
next victim was granger who thought hve cents
worth STOPPING for, buthe also Strengthened up and
shuilled OIL without II, Then soup house candi-
date, who had been hungry for six weeks, came
dragging his weary feet along, and us hespied lha'
nickel his eyes danced like two champions, and
he exclaimed in joyous tones
"Whoop yum yumyumyuml chunk o cheese
big as brick an rye bread throwed in. More
money'n I've seen In a year"
Then he stopped for the nickel, the boys laughed,
aiu h0 ''h'"'u wy, iO'hSu ' a.,
with becoming dignity told the boys to cheese IT,
as he tramped on up Eighth street
The last victim we noticed was a "cullud indi'
vidual" whose eyes glistened when he saw the coin
shine In the sunlight and hesaid;
Gosh amtey; put dat in de bank dems de
cibil rights likes"
Then he went down and reached for It, missed
ii, and made second attempt with jerk, but 1t
wouldn't come, and when he arose and started of
he muttered;
"Goddlemitey wat darn fools dem wte iolKsis
to triHe wida gemman's feelins like dat'l
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-04-08
[Orlginal,l
[Orginall
THE zEITUNG. DONKEY AND THE YANKEE
GOOSE


The kitten that played by the old hearth fire,
An innocent kitten was She
But the MONKEY quickly took hold Of her paw
And pulled out the chestnuts with glee
That innocent paw was badly burned
And pussy went hopping with pain,
But monkey Just laughed Ondhis chestnuts ate,
And was ready to do 1t again,
But kitten, taught wisdom, Kept safely away,
And the monkey in vain Keptuying,
His wheedling ooaxlng jabber was nice
But pussy believed him lying
In Canton's case resembling this,
An ape, Of Volairish rule,
Is using John Donkey OF ZeitanO spracR
And goose from Yankee school.
The donkey has ears of goodly size,
Has legs both limher and long;
He serves his Boss" witha willing mind,
And is satisfied with a song
The goose too, is both heavy and grave,
Isa goosey'gander grand;
Is specimen bird fora VOltare ape
Well worthy of Yankee land
He's riding the Donkey and Cooking the goose, >
"Crusading' them here and there,
For his oDn base ends, and selfish use,
Making meat Of this precious pair
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-04-08

THAT large zinc statue of Justice which has
been standing in the west court house yard for a
few days past was placed there on exhibition by
some parties from Salem, Ohio, who have been
trying to sell it to the county commissioners, asa an
commissioners refused to purchase it, and it will
be removed
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-04-08

THERE will be preaching in the Disciple Church
on Saturday evening, April 24th, and sabbath fol.
lowing al2ocloeK p. IN. All the members wish.
gtoco'operate with the East Ohio Edenhip. and
Tug pllbli' generally are invited to attend as the
uOSsihe and policy Of the church will be clearly
explained aud established,
JoHH A, PLouMAN, Pastor.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-04-08
A OPERA BLOCK.

Wall paper and window shades-largest stock
and greatest variety in Stark county from cheap
est brown TO finest decorationsin wall paper. Ev
cry Kind, including the Davenpor. Rustic, in win
dow shades; paper trimmed free ofchaTgei window
shades hung by ihe best of worKmeni every accom-
modatlon shown; samples sent By mail free ol
charge; wholesale and retail book and paper
house. Opera Block.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-04-08
IWHOOP LAI

Grand massacre at A, schwertner's prices cut
all up into little bits A, Schwertner has received
large stock of boots, shoes, slippers &c. and VIII
sell them so cheap that the public will be com
plelely astonished Everybody desiring boots OF
shoes is respectfully invited to call and see tha'
the truth has been told. Two doors west OF Amer
ican Hotel.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-04-08

The following high. toned note was received by
aprintng house in Canton few days since. No
name signed: -t.u,a+ ..,. .Jut.a-
Sir have Just finishet my School II you wante
me to luln the trade will com and try II and Ii
you like me viii Stay aud ifnot it viii be all rite
4 have workt at it and under Stand how tOworke
n would like to com Write son. l,. .u.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-04-08

THE CHAMPION PLow is now manufac-
tured by NJ. L. Gibbs & Co., at the old
Gibbs establishment on Tuscarawas
street, east of the railway, The firm are
NJ. l.. Gibbs and Henry Rohrer, both
worthy and reliable gentlemen. Their
plow is well and highly recommended by
many of our farmers who have used it
and they have facilities for turning them
out to any extent. Our farmer friends
well understand the necessity of reIi-
able and good plow. Let them give the
Champion trial.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-04-08

"a GOOD dentist will find mighty good opening
In Cantield."- valley NewS.
Nodoubt of it, he iAight find several of them in
fact but no good dentist cares about making false
teeth for such openings as those referred there
is no ptOft in ii; they prefer to locate where it
don't require ton Of rubber and block and
tackle tU tit In a set of false teeth.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-04-08
SKEETNES.S

II. J. Bacon 4 Go. are completing arrangements tc
run first class confectionery and bakery. A-su-
pe1or cake baker will be on duty, and weddings
pSftes, &C., will be suppled.with ice cream; con.
Sctionery, CAKES, &c at most reasonable prices as
PeCial attention will be given to this matter and
lhey can be served on short notice. Their rooms
have also been greatly improved, and they will
be prepared to serve ice cream, lemonade &c. tosll
who may call on them. @HfN
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-04-08

THE automaton glutton in the show window Of
he jewelry store in Platts building, East Tusca.
nwas street, has attracted considerable attention
dIring the past week, Itis figure of man sit.
ting oil clock, and the way he throws cold vict-
ualsi into his receiver is caution to dyspeptlcs.