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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-12-02
COURT REPORT
Since our last report we have little to place on
record IA the doinga Of the Court.


Since ouriaa report we have little TO place on
record as the doings Of the Court.
The case ofthe Tod and Rafferty, Machine Com.
pAny against the Alliance BaggIng Company after
clusely CONTESTED trial, was ended with verdict
In favor Of the plaintiff for SS,5Sl so. For the
plainths AeSsrs, Lynch aud Parker aud Fordlng,
aud for defendants Meyer q Son and Amerman.
Adam LlppeH vs., KAssamore, Raser q Co. Sale
confirmed and deed ordered. ...
William CastlemAn vs. tho MAssillon Driving
Park Company, Default. Judgment for plaintiff
for s846 g.
Levi Tweed & Co. vs. Haines Bro. Trial TO
the Court. Judgment for plaintiff for S93s 3S.
Isaac Harter d Sons VS.. Peter Weber ct al. De-
fault, Judgment for plainhfffor sl77 sS,
First National Bank Of Br dgenort Vs. The Key.
stone Spike Company. Judgment by default for
plaintiffs for Sl,275 80.
Samuel Wolfvs. James L. Hurst Sale confirmed
and deed ordered.
Joseph Biechele vs. Burton Todd ct al. Judg.
ment by confession for plaintiff for 81 6i43I.
G. b. Altman vs.. Edward b. Upham. Judgment
by col fessiOn for &i7S 20.
H. W. Wertz & Co. Va, Francis NJ. Pomeroy De.
fault Judgmentfor plaintiff fol Sl5729.
Morgan, Root & Co. vs., b. II Mizer. Trial to the
Court, Judgment for plaintiffs for S2742 q.
Solomon Loutzenhlser vs. George Lesh
This case occupied about three days, and was
closed on Tuesday morning with a verdict for the
plaintiff for S4S Immediately following the dspo-
sitiOn ofwhich, the case OF the City Bank of Can
ton against John Gill was taken up Messm
Meyer 4 Son for plaintiff, and Lynch Day for
the defendants.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-12-02

A GENTLEMAN informs us that last evening he
got off the lO p m. train and had the satisfaction
to see the lights being put out rapidly IN the dis.
tance, so that the many passengers ladies and
gentlemen, citizens and strangers had the oppor.
tunity of moving through the darkened streesf
The street gas lights should certainly burn an
hour or so longer at least The fact is that hour is
the most important Of all, as dwelling and bust.
ness houses then give out no Illuminating aid to
help the traveller on life's weary road" Besides
our own citizens, attending social gatherings, or
out on necessary business, get home in mere
cheerful mood when the STREETS they pass through
are well lit up. Whohas not heard of, thought Of,
or realized cheerful and happy well lighted
home7 And who would not prefer to pass along
astreet well lighted rathertha to grope his way in
gloom2 According TO eminent authors, sight Is
the most perfect, extended, and far reaching of
all our five senses. But without light how utterly
useless 1t is In the dark, the sense of hearing Of
SMELL Of feeling may be Of far greater utility. AL
persons however, prefer to use the vision when
they can, and that is why cities, towns and vii
lagos even are generally supplied with street
lights that burn O. nights.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-12-02

THE other day an aged lady fixed out in the
style of '76 entered the POstoffce, and advancing
slowly up to the delivery window, looked calmly
at jeff moment and suddenly calculated
Want my EXTRACTED weekly.
The young man didn't comprehend, and said
What it2
Iwant my extracted weekly, repeated the an
eiQuated lady
A light began to dawn on the young mans mind,
and he quietly replied:
You've made mistake this isn't a dentists
OH, e-this Is the United states PostO5'ce
wall, young man, l know what 1t is, an want
my extracted tOeCkiy, an no more trshin' with an
old woman" And still the young clerk couldn :
comprehend anything beyond the idea that she
desired services Of tooth eFker and repeated his
words concerning dentists office up town. But
the old lady couldn't see 1t, and finally, after
growing Somewhat excited, she made him under
stand that she wanted her illustrated paper, which
was handed forth, and the old lady departed
muttsring something about dGmb young jaeka.
napeB,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-12-02
0SNAB URGH

Mr.. ]. G. Zimmerman, formerly teacher in our
Church a few weeks ago. We learn that he is It.
tending theologi' al institution preparing him.
sell for future usefulness In the church OF which
he is member, the New School Lutheran.
WI, Miller is again in attendance at Ann Arbor
University. He presided oven the last Democratic
meeting Of the fall campaign in our village with
proper dignity. May success attend him.
A little fuss at Bollingers HOtel aud then few
days after, kigler, and Adams Cometh, and yet q
few days after and. II we are correctly Informed,
all was amiCably adjusted, and thus endeth the
chapter Of wrongs.
Byron Howe has taken upon himself the work
Of teaching, Wepredict for him success in the
ari Of iustructing.
Our school has been In progress abou, two weeks,
and we are glad to learn from the scholars that
they are well pleased with their teachers. Mr. W.
Bowman teacher In the upper, and Miss Nag.
gle Leas in the lower department.
We learn that our friendD F. Henning intends
to be sojnuruer amongst us again next spring
A hort of friends will say welcome back.
A large crowd of people was in attendance at
the sale held on the premises Of the late G. NJ
Devices, on last Saturday. The sale was not con
cluded on aGcount of the great quantity of arti.
II the poster giving notice of the sale read in con-
CluSiOn: And other articles too numerous To
mention" it certainly expressed the truth.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-12-02
Order China eets of Begges & B.
PATROMLzE HOME MARKETS


The people Of Marlboro and vicinity have been
awakened bya New Dry Goods Firm who are
making disastrous strides toward the annihilation
Of the ira of their neishbOring towns. They
keep full stool and by close attention to bust.
ness and economical management are ell abled to
sell goods on close margins They are doing
lively business, and as they claim, "The Red Hot
Corner" con and wiR duplicate any bill of goods
bought In the county, In Connection with their
dry goods, groceries &c they have opened out
nrst class stock Of clothing and furnishing goods
which they will sell at reasonable rates. They
pay the highest price for all marketable pro.
duce and guarantee prices against all honorable
competition The name Of this firm is werner&
Gaskill, who are willing anxious and able to
sellyou as many goods for given amount of mon.
ey as any house In the county. 0i
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-12-02

LITTLE ARIFooT.-Maggie Mitchell has come
and gone, and LEFT in the public play going heart
an "aching void" Last evening the house was
more densely packed than before to nee her i'm.
personaton Of Little Barefoot What the verdict
s, the applause the laughter, the tears, d the
calls before the curtain, proclaimed, rs Little
Barefoot as good as FanchonT No. But the
character OF Barefoot Is better played for Barefoot
than Cricket Is. Yet both impersunatiuns are per.
feet and while we define Cricket as The more YER
satile, and wonderful piece of art Barefoot is the
prettier role elicits more sympathy aud opens the
heart of the hearer widertO the sorrow and misery
of the little unfortunate 1t is hard TO say which
we prefer, We have curiosity to know which
is Miss Mitchelrs iavorite, as she seems equally
enamored OF both,
Miss Mitchell's charming characterization of
Amry cannot be overrated. 1t excited the liveli.
est admiration of her audience Her exuberance
OF spirits, her extreme nervous sensibilty, the
outgush of her Joyous nature, are irresistably
winning In her role of Amry. The lovely purity
Of this character sits her WELL and the play is one
Of those that elevate and ennoble the mind in
striking contrast to the doubtful effect of the SEN
sational drama Her perfect abandon at times is
astonishing, and even in the least interesting por-
tons of the play, she would keep the audit nee in
strained attention by her own way of doing moth.
Ing, Her transitions are puzz,ing even to amaze.
ment. She has scarcely ceased to touch the most
delicate chord of pathetic tenderness, before she
suddenly strikes the brilliant key of an ecstacy
or thrills the scale of rippling JOY She is won.
der-a prOdigy-an unaccountable fascination
an actress whom you can't make tangible in order
to take her upon paper-we give 1t upl
The rest Of Little Barefoot is soon told It's
good, all otit-well played all of it-couldn't be
much better, II any. But take away Maggie
Mitchell from 1t and the things blank-a puff
and nothing more, Not that the support Is so fee
BILE, but that Miss Mitchell is 90 great That's why
we can't talk about both in the same hour.
ton (Pa) Republican.
Maggie Mitchell will play Little Barefoot at the
Opera House in Canton on Tuesday, December
2lst. None should fail to hear this brilliant little
gem Of the stage and we hope to see even larger
audience than that which g. eeted her as Fanchon
laSt season. Excursion trains will probably run
from Massillon and Alliance. For particulars see.
advertisement In another column.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-12-02

PERsONALs.-H. C. Ranney. of Cleveland, re.
posed at the st. Cloud last Thursday night.
Judge George Rex of the State Supreme Court
was IN Canton on Saturday.
W. C. K!mball, New York; C. W. Ridder. Agent
for Nick Roberts; John s. Rape, Of Upper San
dusky and Sim. N. Nye, of Zanesvile were among
the transiel Is booked ut the St. Cloud Hotel last
week.
We made mistake last week, in stating that
Mr.. F. J, wintsrhalter had passed the anniversary
of his silver wedding. 1t should have been Law.
renee Halter, and the mistake was made by our
informant.
T. p. Kirk, director Of the GA. Band, has an
excellent violin over ahundred years old. It has
a finely carved figure of Paganina on the back
and finely made. Mr.. Kirk has q standing offer
Of 500 for the instrument.
Conrad ROudy, who was injured several months
since by the fallingo bridge derrick at Uhrichs.
vile, died last Friday night and was buried on
Sunday. The Odd Fellows and employees of the
bridge works were out in full force.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-12-02
MASSILLON CORRESPONDENCE.

|
One Of the incest little episodes that has hap
pened In this city for long time, came on at a
new establishment on Erie street, on Thanksgiv-
Ing night at ten'pln alley, According " Rage,
and In obedience to the dictates ofsound morality
te places OF business were closed, and like the
Lord OF Ethiopia, described In one Of DR. John.
sons beautiful allegories everybody gave himse (
and herself up to pleasure or "a ByIOn has II In
his Beppa, ITO Adding feaSting, drinking, dan
cling" elc, and among the et cGteTd was the rat
tling Of ten pins While the game was progressing
pleasantly about II o'clock, few gentlemen Of
African descent entered and insisted upon taking
q part The proprietor, not being IN favor of that
sort Of miscegenation, entered his protest aud in.
formed the sable sons Of Africa that they must
withdraw, which they, believing In the practical
operations of the Civil Rights Bill, concluded not
to do, and enforced their conclusions with bel.
ligerenL demonstrations that indicated In plain
English fight Two or three Of the. white gen.
tlemen having realizing sense that good folks
are scarce, sought safety in fight They Jumped
out Of rear window and the way they ran was
caution-they never stopped until they got home
and cTept into bed Those who stayed At the
bCtHe VI hCtlOH COnCluueu 10 Wy tlteh WIN the IN
truders, Accordingly beer bottles. pins and balls
were slung about misceaneOusly. The cOlOred
men were literally knocked down and dragged
out, and thus the affair ended, except that II Oc.
casions rare amusement among the lovers of fun.
g. Liv Ryder has o new stock Of valuable books,
inks, and sta ionery generally and will order
anv book not on his shelves at publishers retails
prices ........
The Bee Hive Store as usual dehes competition |
with Its new stock for the holidays.
Go to John >nider's machine shops for light
eningI ut cracker It will crack anything from a
black walnut to an acorn aud do it nicely, and
costs only fifty cents.
Massillon is tohave bran new directory. Why
not, with population of 1892
Weknow the owner ofa 800 dog and that dog
can bark very loud
A fire on Monday Morning on the West Side in.
inred the residence ofJohn Baum badly.
We are favored with an invitation t0 be present
at the dedication services on Monday evening
next of the Church edince of the United Breth-
ren in this city,
Gen, Jos, Geigeris obe at the Opera House with
his Swapping Turtle" on the 18th. Joe can make
any amount Of fun, and is ali agreeable gentle.
man.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-12-02

AMOS RANK & Co.-This firm, for several years
past prominently identified with the msnuhctur'
Ing interests of Salem. Ohio, have removed their
works to Canton, and are now occupying the ex.
tensive shops erected several years since by
Kuhn, Seiberling Il Co., and better known as the
Saginaw Shops. They are nearly prepared to
enter into active operation, and when once under
headway their establishment will constitute
considerable addition TO the industrial importance
OF Canton, and will complete an impressive line
of manufactures extending along the p, IT W.
d G. R. R., from West to East. hey will manu-
facture the well known "Etna" Reaper and
Mower, and new machine called the Ready"
built exclusively for moving, and much lighter
than the other They will also pay close attention
to the manufacture of Ranks Patent grave
guards which ale of great use aud some orna'
ment, in protecting the form and surface Of
graves. Patent spring sleighs and coasting sleds
will be another article of production, all useful
and important products. Their office is neat and
convenient, and the shops are all Of brick. The
finishing department is 60 by 45 feet and is thor
Oughly fitted with new machinery; above 1t is
room of the same size for wood work and painting;
the moulding room is 1SO by 60 feet and convent
emily constructed. They will soon be In opera
ton, and we can assure our citizens that the es-
tabliShment will be one Of importance to all In
the city, and one worthy Of support. Messrs'
Amos, o landO and John Rank will have the
management of the cont ern.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-12-02
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

| MONDAY EVENING, November %, 1875.
Present-UndeThill President; Blechele, BArlet
CObAugh Cassidy, Campbell and whitmer.
Minutes Of last meeting read and approved,
PctitionS "A petition from residents OF West Third
street. asking for the opening OF said street through
the "sebold property" was referred TO Mr.. Barlet
Communication from foreman OF Hose Co. No
= asking for repairs at Hose House. Action de.
ferred. @
w. A. Lynch and Captain Blake were present
and desired TO enter into settlement with the
city, In regard 10 damage sustained In laying
water pipe through the Myers estate. Messrs Co.
baugh, Campbell and Bechele were appointed to
examine into the matter aud confer with Mrs.
Myers a. ents.
DR. Scott desired to have lamp Rnd post erected
in front OF his office at his expense,
Committee on Gas instructed 10 sell him lamp.
Reports Of Committets-Mr. Cassidy, Of the Gas
Committee, thought that lhestreet lamps we're OK
tngIished tOO early, and stated that there was a
general and widespread complaint to that effect
Mr.. Cassidy proceeded to venture his opinions
alone and unsupported but the majority over
ruled him, and the matter was sOlemnly hushed
Committee on CLAIMS reported in favor Of pay
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aTeood 10
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oso w nT,nn,s IN, -, az IN Aaraod ~
C",oi,,oo o., n.s ,anor,od IN :. vor NJ .,,o,v,ro
referred bill Of Gas Company (S3 S5) for repairs,
Tomr0,,,o0 IN s,roo,s and A,,oys roror,od IN
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-12-02

BURGLAR PRooF F-Diebold, Norris 4 Co., Of
Canton, are fortunate in having so genial, ener-
gstiC and successful an agent as MI. John Kidd
TO dispose Of their celebrated safes, Mr.. X. has
spent about moSth in Akron, and has sold safes
to the following parties; Diehl q 0viatt T. f.
Wildes, H. P, Hitchcock, Kempel Bros, BreniSer
& Heathman, Mcclure & Mathews, Foltz Frank,
Heath 4 Motz and Mm. Hefielman & Co. These
are the best safes in the market, and Mr.. Kidd Is
one of the best agents going.-AkroR Tines.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-12-02
JOinted Wooden Dolls at Begges & Bells.
TAX NOTICE,

Taxpayers will please take no
tiCe, that while / will provide all
possible facilities for receiving
taxes, all cannot be waited on
the last day. Therefore give this
timely notice SO that If taxpayers
will be dealt with according to law
after the Goth Of Dec, they will be
to blame themselves. ge3,0t
GEO. FESSLER,
Mas Treasurer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-12-02

OUR CoNrRIBUToRS-In our columns, from time
to time will be found original contributions from
the pens Of Charles H. Dav, author Of Jersey
B.ues," Mad Spy" up Hill 4" Alice DraytOn,"
and many popular nOEelettes Samuel N Mitchell,
the famous song writer, author of nearly three
hundred songs, the best known Of which is proba
bly, Touch the Harp Gently, Ny Pretty Louise
which bas attained an enormous sale in England
as well as in this country. James H. Brown, the
veteran journalist, George W. Thompson. the hui
mOrist, and win II. Cock. Negotiations are pend.
ing with others, whose names will be announced
in future issues. Philadelphia Traveller.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-12-02
The cheapest toys in The Cl,y at Degges & B.
HOLLIDAYoOODS.

ats Rgood idea book ltl' We eslre to call
the attention Of all the citizens Of Canton and VI.
cinity to a fact Of direct Importance to all, VIM,
H. Ftrgu,On has III stock the finest line Of holiday
toys ever brought 70 Can on and purchased In
New York City by him at rare bargains, ail the
novelties, and toys Of every style. He also has on
hand new aud choiceStck stock Of fine Queens.
ware, glas' china, crOckery jam"ica and other
wares, in fine lots tea sets tolletsels, bowls pitch
eB and everything IN that lne which can be
bought at retail as cheap as at any place in the
State. .'H.. H.H
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-12-02
SWEEPING REDUCTIONS.

have reduced all trimmed and untrimmed
reduced to IS co. All from ~ 20 and up reduced to
IS 90 and all lower grades In proportion. Prices
of our untrmmtd hats are 81 cents, 81 90. and The
best and finest in the market Sl2'. We are max
ing these reductions to close out our large stock
to make room for our immense stock Of holiday
goods which will be opened in proper time. Call
early and secure bargains as we mean business.
G. A. WINTERHALTER
No. II Public Square, Canton, o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-12-02
ROLL OP HONOR.

THE Grand Complimentary Bell given by tho
Turner's at the Opera House last Thursday was a
extraordinary success, 10th as to attendance aud
general pleasure, WedO not remember ever hAv.
Ing seen larger atter dance on any similar oceS-
sion In this city. During the evening an eleeaA
nag Of "Fatherland" was presented TO the soclety
by their lady friends. The flag was born, on V.
the stage by fouryoung ladies dressed IN whAS,
aud presentation speech, made by one Of them,
was happily responded to by Mr.. seibIs, OF tho
sac shop. The affair passed of happily 70 all N
attendance
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-12-02
PHILADELPHIA MARKET

PHILADELPHIA, DEC 4
Flour-Dull; extra s5.OOS5.l2; high grades S7Io
@S5O.
Wheat-Actiye; Pennsylvania red Sl.2Sa14e
amber AS.
Corn-Fairly active at i6c.
0ats-Neglected at 42S5Oc
Rye-S5gS61zc.
Pork-Quet at S22O0
ButteT-Quiet; Western extras S0@2sc; do ara
27G2Se; rolls, extras, 2Sg29c; do frsts, 26a2Sc,
Fggs-Quiet; Western fresh 3lgS2c,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-12-02

TALKING about gush The senior mummy Of
the Rep. is SO full of II that he has been publicly
rOprimanded by minister Of The gospel but his
sub, the wonderful lat boy" whom Barnum once
wanted TO complete the chimpanse group In his
mensgerie is so full Of parOxysmal inwardness,
that 1t will slOp over. no matter what efforts are
made to check IT, For being in his matrimo-
NAL fx. there Is entirely too much gush about
him for decency
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-12-02

DON'TFoRGETITl

Now is the season In which 10 enjoy good meals
with the greatest satisfaction the sharp air seems
to give one a healthful appetite, and TO prepare
the system fora keeper enjoyment Of that which
Is set before them With this in view, we desire TO
call attention tn the complete and thoroughly
equipped meat market OF Shearer &Owensey BE-
found at all times a large stock Of the choicest
meat, fresh and cured, also Shearer's widely
known balogna sausages aud everything deSira.
b e in this line. as cheap as they can ne had any
where In this section The pruprietoro are ac' Um-
modating gentlemen, and know how to satisfy the
wants Of customers Don't faitto call.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-12-02
NEW YORK PRODUCE MAn KIT

NEW YO RK, DEc.A
Flour-superhne WeEtn and statg $3.50. as n
common to good IS lba5 50i gg ID to choloe
81 D5e6 90; white wheat extra So 5@80O; extS0
Ohio S525@ $50; It. Louis g. 500s' OO Rye aOITF
steady at r. 25a5.50. .-.-LL . -
COrnmeal-Dun at S32ba3.75.
-Ungraded spring Sl25,D I2s; rejecte&Sa
Sl.05; No. Chicago sprng nemiI lally 81 25@l ~
No. 8 do 81 13; No. Milwaukee nominally q -
Rye Firm; Western S0GSSi<ci State 90aSSc
Barley-Firm at 81 IL.
Corn-Western mixed on steamer 741S6975c; Do
sail 74a741ac, =
Oats Better; Western mixed and State 4IdS4Sc;
white 46a &c.
kggs-Heavy at 2S@29c. ..
POrK-Quiet al S22.37,
Lard-Qulet; % me steam 13L
Butter-Firnl; Western l6Og25c; State 2saS2c.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-12-02

ANaccident occurred on the P, It " & G, Ry..
between this place and MasSillon, on Wednesday
morning about four o'clock. Two freight trains
were coming East, and when near the lO8 mile
siding several of the cars of the forward train be-
came detached from the rest, and consequently
their speed was slackened, and the second train
coming along ct lively rate, ran Into TIE de-
tached cars causing the total wreck Of the csbOOse
and confusing things generally, though fortu-
nately no one was hurt. No use trying, two
trains can't be made to pass each other on the
same track
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-12-02

THERE seems to be no room for longer doubling
that the Valley Railroad will be completed at
least between Cleveland and Canton, at an early
date. Everything IS being Consumnated to that
end. and the directors and stockholders are
equally earnest and active. We sincerely hopes
that by next October We may hear the shreks Of
locomotives and rumbling Of cars coming into
our city from the northward, at least all iudica.
tons now point thatWay. @
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-12-02

A FEW evenings since, when the fast mail stop
ped at the Alliance depot, g. tramp crawled down
from the roof of one of the coaches, where he had
been lying during the passage of the train from all
eastern city, He would have gone farther, but
said 1t was cold as an iceberg. and he felt to-
much as though he was aStride Of a streak of
creased lightning.