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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03
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ZoAR STATION, o., May oath, 1876.
Editors iepoStory;
The very first article upon which my
eyes fell in your issue of last week, was
entitled "Interesting Correspondence ta-
ken from MOore's Rural NeU Yorker" re-
counting quite a number Of accidents re-
suting from the use of Rear Cut Reapers
and Mowers. am not a maker or in any
manner interested in the making Of any
Agricultural Implement, and have never
even 80 much as used one, except in the
occasional indulgence, with the shovel
and the hoe, both of which | have long
since laid down, 80 what write is dis
passi onate though l am not altogether
disinterested, for whatever interests hui
manity should interest me. The first
reaner that came into our neighborhood
was II Mccormick rear cut machine, and
/ shall never forget tie excitement its
presence produced. Farmers from all
sections gathered to see it operate. 1t did
its work we'll but the remark was fire.
qnently made "it is dangerous, why was
not the knife put in front?' then and
there made up my mind that all reapers
or mowers with cutting apparatus to the
rear of the driver were dangerous in the
extreme, and would only succeed thro
indifference to danger or the absence o
Front Cut Machines. A few years I !
lowing, my convictions were endorsed by
the occurrence of two accidents in this
immediate vicinity, Upon one of the
farms belonging to the Zoarite Communi
tv there lived John Nacht, las honest :
German as ever came to this country y
He was moving in meadow with al
Ohio rear cut machine. The inner whee
ran into rut, throwing him from the ma
chine in front 0 the knives. Mr.. Mach
still farms for the Zoarites and the deel
scars upon his leg, shoulder and breas
will answer until death. the result ofthl
fall. The gentleness of his horses onl.
saved his life. Mr.. Nacht to this da.
shudders at the sight of a rear cut ma
chine. About the same time Mr.. Johl
Siege, residing in Dover township, wa
harvesting his grain with McCormicI
reur cut. Hislittle boy, IA years old, wa
driving, and from an unknown cause tn
horses ran off, throwing the lad in from
of the knives. Instantly one of his leg
was completely severed from his bod
and left to the rear the machine,whils
his body was carried or rolled beneat
the platform some 20 rods, He survive
few hours and was no more. Now
! Messrs. Editors. there are two question
cannot solve in the light ofreason. Firs
why are Reapers and Mowers with rea
cutting apparatus made or permitted
, be made when a mere glance at theT
should convince any man oftheir rdangeI
Second, why does any farmer take tn
risk of handling rear cut machine whe
front cuts equal, if not superior, in ever
: other particular can be had2 Your ar
swer. Yours, JIM.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03
FRAcAS ON CHARLES STREET

For a long time past the police have held war
rants for the arrest Of Jim Ray, a rough livngon
Charles street but he has managed to elude their
grasp, and has gone so far as to defy their power
and authority, asserting that they couldn't arrest
him, and making threats against them, in case
any attempt should be made. On Tuesday even
ing about supper time, Officers Rigleraud Eitnier,
who suspected Ray was lurking abouthome, start
ed down for him, and when they arrived at the
house of his parents, with the intention Of search
ing for him, they were set upon by the whole
family, mother, father, boys aud girls, who seemed
to make a special mark of Officer Eitnier, while
Rigler was kept busy in throwing and pushing
them away. During the disturbance, Officer Eit'
nier received severe blow on the head from Il
slungshbt, dealt by one of the Ray boys while one
of the girls, not wishing to be behind in the row.
seized and destroyed his hat. Abe Immediately
started in pursuit Of the one that struck him, but
the boy ran toward the creek, and reaching
place where plank spanned it, he ran across and
then threw the plank into the creek com.
pellng the officer to ford the stream. The police
man fired one shot at Ray but it struck some other
object and glancing off, produced slight scratch
on the body of a man who was working close by.
The search was wholly unsuccessful as jim was
evidently not about or if he was, he had escaped
unseen during the disturbance.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

GOOD morning, Mrs. Jones, said small Fourth
ward girl the other day. Mothers got company
for dinner. and she sent me over to see If you'd
lend her three chairs; half a dozen plates and
pound of butter then she's jus. out of sugar, too,
and its too far to the grocery before dinner a
pound will be enough and I'd like cup full Of
vinegar, too, if you've got it; and when she got
the articles and started home she turned and said
Oh, yes, | forgot want to borrow some nut megs
and coffee, too, but I'll come an get EN- after |
take these home Then Mrs Jones looked mad
and wondered why those botheration Blinkers
didn't come over to her house and keep house
altogether.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

GOT any wood to saw inquired tramp OF a
Tuscarawas street man few mornings since.
No, sir; don't burn wood was the answer
Well, then, have ye any garden forspadin'Y
No garden to spade, replied the man.
No garden, hey? Well, have ye any horse to
clean, or maybe don'tye want yer yard cleaned up
or somethin'.
No. sir--nOthing.
Well, its all right said the tramp as he turned to
leave; but anyhow ye'd ought to hire man to
comb yer hair and scrub yer teeth twouldnt
hurt EN- bit, an it would be good days job for
amy man to do it right; good mornln', sir.
And the tramp got out of the way just in time to
escape thump from Il stove lid.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

THAT law student to whom we alluded last
week, in reference to a search for the mythical
Tom Collins had all exnsperating time of It, He
walked no less than FIVE or six miles after Tom,
and then found he had just started 10 Cleveland.
The boys stood off and watched him as he wan
dered from hotel to hotel, and about the streets,
inQuiring If any one had seen well dressed, good
looking man named Thomas Collins. For two or
three days he kept it up, and finally, seeing that
something was not just proper, he thought 1t was
a joke aud gave it up. Give Tom aud the law stu
dents a rest
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

WHILE a Third ward girl was standing at the
gate with some one the other night, the window
was raised, aud white covered head was poked
out and shrill voice spoke these words;
Mary. just you hop rightin in here now, and lei
that young feler go home, There's no sort o use
in him haneiu' around here, while his mother is
at home worryin and wonderin' what's come of
him. Tell him to clear out, and you git in out o
the damp
The young man didn't wait for Mary to speak
her piece. but he list got up and busted"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03
LEGAL Notice..

II ENRY BUCK, whose residence is unknown,
i will take notice that Samuel s. Fluke, Ad-
mnistlatOr OF the estate of Sarah Buck, deceased,
of Stark county State of Ohio did on the 10Th day
of May 1875, file his petition in the Court OF Com
mon Pleas Of said stark county, against the said
in substance that under the will OF Robert n
Buck, deceased certain real estate in the town Of
Alliance in said county devised by said will was
chargeable with the support and maihtainance Of
said Sarah Buck during her life time, that large
anCe exists against the estate OF said Sarah Buck
amounting to near six thousand dollars, ncud-
ing costs Of adm inistraton and praying that said
real estate may be sold to satisfy said claims and
costs: and the said Henry Buck is notified and TO
quired to appear and answer said petition on or
before the third Saturday after the 9th day OF July
next. SAMUEL S. FLUKE,
Administrator of Sarah Buck, deceased.
june3-w6.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03
NEW FIRM.

JAmas FlOhr and George Krumlauf, under the
arm name of Flohr & Krumlauf have purchased
aud taken possession of the grocery and provision
store formerly occupied by D. B. Smith, on the
Public Square. Messrs. FlOhr 4 Krumlauf are
we'll known and reliable citizens of this town, and
will carry on nothing but a number one grocery
store All are invited to call and examine their
goods and extend their patronage
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03
STOP

A Wall PaperI Wall Paper for all. Before select
ing your stock of wall paper, you will find it best
~ call at Geiger's and examine the large and st-
perior stock of new and elegant designs and fig
ures in wall papers. This stock has been careful y
selected, and Is bound to give satisfaction Don't
fail to call and examine 1t before you purchase
Prices as cheap as the cheapest. Geigers, Esst
Tuscarawas street,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03
HOW WE WENT FISHING.
BY X. o. X.

FOR THE PER USAL OF B. AND s.
When we went fishing you and !,
Once on a summers day,
Our duds got wet, our throats got dry
And for u bite we oft did sigh,
Bnt no bite came our way.
Then we grew sad. both you and I,
Upon that summers day,
And to the lake house we did fly,
And rashly call for old white rye
TO drive our care away.
And we got drunk, both you and |,
Upon that summers day;
Drunk as billed owls" oil that old rye;
o twas enough to make one cry,
To see us as we lay,
We laid together on the ground,
Upon that summers day;
And when we wakened up we found
The midnight hour had passed around,
While snoring there we lay.
We started up with headaches then,
Upon a summers night;
And wisely vowed that meier again,
Would we so act like crazy men,
In getting beastly tight.
We started homeward, you and |,
With dirty coat and pants,
And told the folks, oh what a lie,
Twas uttered, too, without sigh,
That we were to a dance.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

II the girls must eat onions, they may as well
give up all hope of sitting in a reserved seat at
niger show, with any elegant young man. who
parts his hair arlstically in the middle, and says
"yath" and nav" in answer to your questions.
But for your own sakes, girls, eat all the onions
you want
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

FMMERsoN, ARLINGTON & CoTTON's MINsTRELs
pa, sed through this town last sunday ON Il special
train for New York. They closed two months
engagement at Chicago IN saturday night, and
opened in New York OH Monday night, the rail-
road company contracting to carry them through
by special train in tiCcnty hours.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03
TINE.

ECw rs the time to secure rare bargains In
sucenswSre, glassware, China, crocKery, &c, &c
All the latest novelties In dishes, SETS bowls &C.
at W. II. Fergusons. A large new stock OF the
inest goods In the market, are now offered to the
public at prices as low as sny. Call on him in
Matthew's block, South Market street, before &C.
leoting goods in his line.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

WE have been authentically informed that we
will have good old fashioned time in our town
on the Fourth of July. Boys will take notice and
begin the burning and blisterlng of their fingers
and faces a week or two before the powder blown
day ofglory.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03
rs DOT SOAP

Notwithstanding the contradictory statements
that are appearing In reference to Gen. sherman's
Memoirs. L. A Bloomfield continues 10 cell boots
and thoes as low sever, at2S South Market street.
All Ia want OF any articles In his line, are respect
fully invited 10 call and examine his goods and
priOeR before investing, Thoy will certainly find
II 70 their interest TO do 10. a. be h selling ane
FOODS ably cheap.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

A grasshopper over three inches long, with pc
culiar yellow stripes on its body, was captured ty
a son of Samuel sluSser few days since in the
Fourth ward. Is this the advance agent Of tri
umphal procession, or is it Il lost one from the
armyH II has been preserved by All. Slusser, and
can be seen at any time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

YOUNG man stood at a secluded spot on the
shore of Meyers lake the other day, and when he
thought there was no human being within half
mile of him, he hourished fishing tackle behind
his back preparatory to throwing in, but the hook
had caught on something and on turning around
the young man was surprised to see that he had
caught candidate for Sheriff,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

CHARLES STOWE advance agent of Barnums
Worlds Fair, made us friendly call on WedneS-
day morning. Mr.. Stowe has been prominently
engaged in the newspaper and show business for
number of years, and is one of the men whom
we are alwaysglad 10 meet.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03
ANTE.MASONIC LECTURE.

Tho Rev II. H. Hinman agent of the association
opposed to secret societies. will deliver free anti
Masonic lecture, on the evening of the llth inst
Ut Richards Hall. This Is for Canton new de-
parture In leCturing Come aid hear what he hai
h AaT, jn3-2W
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

AN exchange says the four in hand mania will
rage at the watering places this summer. This is
the same fever that ragged in the mind of Plum
street woman when she took fnr bricks in hand
and started after her husband who went fishing
and lelther to mind the baby, scrub the house, put
down four carpets and move cooking stove, all
In one afternoon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

RHYMING matches are taking the place of spell
ing bees. One participant speaks line, and
others must take it up and make verse, or be
compelled to sit down. Here is specimen result:
MARY had little lamb,
It's baggage checked for Troy,
It's nice TO be parient
Oh don't you wish me joy|
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03
STOPl

Toung man, before you invest rashly and call at
A. Xit Cos and examine their new stscK of ele'
KaiSO Owhte vestlngs. They are also selling the
celebrated Durlock Diamond Shirts at reduced
prices Also large and complete stock of gents
furnishing goods, cloths, cassmeres, &c. Goand
see for yourself
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

On one morning last week seven dogswere found
poisoned in different parts of our town and on the
following morning eight were found lead iyom
the same cause, and among them was valuable
Newfoundland watch dog, belonging to John ".
Walser, Che grocer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

MEssRs JAMES FLoHR and George Krumlauf
well known citizens formerly engaged in the pat.
tern department of c. Aultman Cos Works,
have embarked in the grocery business at the
stand formerly occupied by D, b. Smith.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

F. TICKNER, clerk at the Steibinger House. has
the thanks of the entire delegation from Canton
who visited Cleveland last week, His kind and
effective efforts 10 make things pleasant for the
boys are fully appreciated, and they are under
many obligations TO "Tick" for special fayors
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

SOME orour citizens will attend the Democratic
State Convention at Columbus on the 18th inst,
while few of another party will go to see the
prize fight between Tom Allen and George Rookie
on the same day.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03
PUhPsi PUMPsi PUMPSll

Peter Weldman Pump Maker. All kinds Of
pumps repaired Orders left at the Post Office, OF
at No. 4S North Cherry street, will be promptly at
tended. jnS-ln
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03
NEW

RsdS Son are offering new LOT ofdreas goods
cheap All varieties and styles of the very latest
which will be sold at satisfactory prices Call at
shelr store In the cassidy Block and examine
ihAir sOOdA
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

THE G. A. Band serenaded Dumont again on
last Saturday evening, after which they proceeded
to the grocery Of l. ]. Numan 4 Son, in the st..
Cloud building, and treated them to a serenade,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

CANTON men took a drink of water straight
.ne other day, ana after rolling his eyes and
snackiug h hips ne remarked that 1t was only
common, bu, IL would improve with age.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

Frank Powell formerly of the firm of Lee &
Powell, news dealcr5 in the st. Cloud building is
now attending Eastmans Business College at
Poughkeepsie, New YORK.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03
grRAW GOODS.

A.KiH& Co. have on hand large and elegant
IDeK OF tho finest straw goods for summer wear
sh.soAn be purehAscd cheap Hats and caps In all
he IaaeA styles, Call aud Seo them, and secure
AArxainA '.'
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

W. W. Clark, Esq, was in New York last week,
taxing depositions to be used in the evidence on
the water works deficit case. schaefer was in the
East abb ut the same time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03
THANKS.

The G. A. Band hereby return their sincere
thanks to the Massilon COrnet Baud fyr the kind
reception and excellent supper rendered them on
their return from Cleveland last Thursday even
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

WHAT is the country coming to? A young man
ofCanton, who is sole proprietor of white bull
dog calls him "Beecher." Alas alas
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

A few or the boys belonging to the steamer com.
pany, attended the annual parade of the Akron
Fire Department yesterday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

JOHN H. HEcEERT who started for the Black
Hills fow weeks ago has been compelled to re-
turn on account of sickness. He reports things
liyy,y al Cheyenne and vicinity
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

THE Stark County Agricultural Association will
hold their next annual fair on September 2Sth
18th, SOth and October lst Admission tickets will
be the same price as last year,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

A SCRUB foot race of two hundred yards for $40
side, came off on last Saturday night at twelve
o'clock, between Howard Roper and John List,
and was VOL by the former
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

THE sea lioness with Barnums show gave birth
to young lion few days since, but it did not
live. kangsrooesS also gave birth to number
Ofittle kangaroosters, which are living and doing
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

Frank f. Meyers, of Pittsburgh, and Frank NJ.
Lahm, Of Columbus, were in town last week visit.
ing their parents and friends.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

swimming in the Creeks adjoining the city during
the day time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

ONE of Smiths buses conveyed load Of ifty
children from the Fair Grounds last Tuesday.
There were II inside and three on top
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

DAMON and Pythiss will probably be played in
In the title roles
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

LAD named Phillips, who attended, the school
picnic ON Tuesday last, was nearly drowned while
bathing in the creek not far from the Fair Grounds
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

SQUIRE PIERo and others of this city attended
the wedding of Felix Hershheimer, of our town,
at Cleveland on the 23d ult
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

WE are opening to-day full line Of kid gloves
M oil colon, at SO cents per pair.
q. A. WINTERHALTER.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

A juvenile hook and ladder company, on thC
sporting Truck principle are practcing daily il
the Second ward.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

THE Massillon papers this week contain COM
Dlimentary notices of the G. A. Band.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

vINING BOWERS is the verdant name of promi-
nent Eastern theatrical performer. How green.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

Those new side bar carriages. manufactured by
W. werts, are neat and nobby' and are iaS'
coming into public notice.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

E.w. PAGE attended spelling school at Niles
Ohio, ashort time since He didn't go down,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

THE city Board of Equalization organized last
Tuesday evening,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

A. Kit completed perfect job when he finished
the uniform for the G. A. Band.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Coal Right for Sale; One Half Mile
from Louisville,

TTNHE undersigned wish to sell one or two thirds
/ interest in coal lease under 2l6 acres, one half
mile or so from Louisville Four borings have
been made showing an average thickness of some
four feet. The lease Is very valuable and will DO
sold at a bargain. For further particulars enquire
at Louisville Of HIRAM MEFFERr.
june3 75-4w.S
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

TEE young Ks entTcd pleasant dance a.
Richards Tall on last Tuesday evening. Quite
number were present from Massllon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

QUITE lively row was Raysed on Charlesstreet
on last Tuesday evening.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

s. MASON & Sons. of tAe Cutlery Works. have
made an assignment.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

(WHICH would you rather do or go hshingr is
the conundrum the boys put now.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

THE Akron Fire Department indulged in big
tramp yest, fday. Companies from q number of
towns were present.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03
WANTED!

Ten cigar makers, at A. Lpperrs Cigar Manu-
factory. Canton, Ohio. A. LIPPERr'
jn1H
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03
STRAWBERRY LAWN FESTIVAL,

Friday and Saturday Evenings,
June All and 9Th, 1875, to be held
at the Presbyterian Parsonage for
the benefit Of st, Paul's Episcopal
Church.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

EIGHTH street is being improved and graded be
tween Market and Walnut
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

KEEP your cattle, pigs and other live stock of
the streets, and shoot the dogs.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

GARDEN sass, spiced with little domestic sass
is now in season.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

NEVER do to-day what you can put of till day
after TO. morrow.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-06-03

rHa largest stock Of Sun Umbrellas, and Lowest
udces IN the city, at KRPLINGER's.
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