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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02
TRUTH STRANGER THAN FIC7ION.'
The Bes' Border Book Yet out.


The Publishing House of ] C. McCurdy & Co.
have lately brought out "our Western border,
One Hundred Years Ago" by Charles Mcknight.
author Of "Simon Girty" and "0ld Fort Du-
que>ne," 1t is a large, elegant well-prnted, su
perbly bound and beautifully illustrated octave,
of nearly eight hundred pages, filled with the
stirring deeds aud thrilling adventures of the
dread.naugtt old Borderers-such daunlless wor
thies as Boone, Kenton, Brady, Logan, Harrod,
Me- 'oEoch. Mcclellan, the POes, the Zancs and
the WelzelS 1t contains the very cream Of all the
rare old Border Chronicles, together with a vast
amount of fresh and original matter, the whole
work embracing strange and thrilling narratives
OF daring deeds, desperate conflicts, exciting ad
ventures, touching CaptivitieS, m is claimed to
be the best, fullest, most complete, and most re.
Liable portrayal OF RnEier life, struggle and ad-
venture erer yet published.
"Our Western Border has the unmstakable
flavor of the soil aud the free air o the wilderness
about it, 1t is a square, honest, and exhaustive
work, without any of the usual padding" Al.
though sold for 49, 1t is equal in extent oil contents
to the ordinary book of s., and is smeeting with re-
markable popular favor, 1t is most warmly ell
dorsed by leading Dlvines and Historians Cen
Bierce, of OHIO, says that IA munster may as well
be without 6ible. as historian without Our
Western Border" Judge Veech, Historian says,
ats pOssessor will be saved the purchase of score
of books, most of which are out of print many OF
them as precious as Sybillne leaves" Judge
White asserts, "The work ought to be IN every
household The Philadelphia Press says, "Chas'
Mcknight is doing for the West what Cooper did
for New York, but the pictures of the former have
undoubtedly less of the glamour of romasce, and
more Of the truth of historic painting, sold only
by Agents" Address ]. C. McCurdy & Co., Pitts
burgh, Pa.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

NARROW ESCAPE On Friday narrow escape
from serious accident occurred at the st. Cloud
Hotel, he elevator containing eight trunks and
two employees of the hotel, broke in some manner
and fell from the third floor to the first John
Faber manager Of the house, was standing on the
gave way and came humping down, giving him
just sufficient warning to permit him to jump
from beneath it, The two boys and the baggage
came down with the machine, but strange to say
neither Of the boys were seriously hurt, though
badly Jared and frightened, and no material
damage resulted to the baggage 1t was re.
markably fortunate escape, both to Mr.. Faber and
the boys and one that will not bear Imany repeti-
tons
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

The Langdon Dramatic Company who were
compelled to suspend performances here last
week, owing to financial difficulties received a
benefit at Massillon on last Saturday evening and
were enabled to g,t to Pittsburgh, where they
hope to reorganlze and travel through the oil re-
gions. The past year has been hard one on
travelling amusement companies, and none but
the best of them have been able to do more than
maze their way from place to place, and meet
current expenses.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

A SAD DEATH.-Dw ght Fishel the little boy
whom we mentioned last week as having bean
in his ear, died Wednesday morning last of ln-
fummation of the brain induced by the obstruc-
ton. Until Friday last DR.. Stockton had sue
ceeded in extracting parts of the bean, and hopes
were entertained that the lad might recover, but
the combined skill of four physicians could not
avail to save his life. He was son of Mr.. Ain ond
Fishel, of Washington township, and was bright,
intelligent lad of about nine summers His sad
death will long be remembered by affectionate
parents and friends-CdrroN Chronicle
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

LAST Friday afternoon shooting match came
of at the fair grounds between four amateurs, for
purse of ten dollars six dollars to best shot and
four dollars to next best, Charlie Dougherty
Chas, SluSer, Louis Hoffman and Joe X llau
were the contestants, aud Dougherty won 6rSt
prize although he killed only three birds out Of
five. 5lusser and Hoffman tied ON second money.
Killian announces that he is anxious TO shoot
against DOugherty at any time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

ABE the policeman, got his fingers on a drunken
man last Saturday night who caused him heap
of trouble" Abe tO0k good hold of his Gus
tOb er, and tried to plot him along in worm
fence line, but at an unguarded moment. Abe
loosened his hold temporarily aud the man made
astraight shoot a head foremost dive, and plowed
the sloppy gutter with his uoSe and turned the
furrow back with his chm. He was the drunkest
man that ever tried 10 tramp his own corns OFF, or
ever got his legs tied round hitching post in a
double bow knot.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

THE Warren Record says; STARK county law
yers are cutting wood as means Of livelihood"
That assertion is a gross SANDER. Stark cnun'y
forms separate Judicial District, and Conrt is in
session eight or nine months in a year and law
yers have plenty to do, Take back the slander-
Gus words. an axe in the hands OF a stark county
lawy + would be as dangerous as dynamite under
moving trip hammer
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02
HOLD UPf

There is great amount ofnourishment in well
cooked piece of fresh meat which has been skill
fully butchered and dressed this everybody
knows, aud nearly everybody knows that the
meat market of f. X. nwesney in the Cassidy
block, is the best arranged and leading meat
market in the city. Mr. 0wesney has had years
OF experience, and can dress his meats in a supe.
rior manner Beef, pork and all other fresh meats
constantly on hand In season also cured and pre-
pared meats of all kinds, Don't iail to call on
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

We observed q well oiled individual, flsel
oiled, trying to run little Mardi Gras Carnival of
his own last Tuesday evening. lie clipped on the
Icy walk AID fell on dog. He and the dog got
mixed all up, and finally the dog probably GIT
whiffof his breath, for 1t went yelpng away as
fast as possible, and the man got hitching post
TO help him up and waltzed away, wondering
how much he had lost or won on the dog fight.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

A fair audience attended the Opera House last
Saturday night to witness the performance for the
benefit of Miss Helen Coleman and Miss Dora
Ross, members of the theatrical profession, who
were left in the town under embarrassing circum
stances The entertainn ent was very creditable
one, and the benefcaries secured a sufficient
amount to enable them to get to their respective
homes in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh They
hereby tender their thanks to TIE G. A, Band and
others who rendered them valuable assistance.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

DIED-Tn the city of New York, on the 9th ult.,
Eli P. Norton, Esq. Mr.. Norton studied law in
the office of Starkweather & Jarvis in this city.
He first settled in Cincinnati practiced in the
Courts of that city some years, and then removed
to New York City. He held the Office of Solicitor
of the United States Court of Claims during Pres-
dent Johnson's administration, He was regarded
as nan of more than ordinary ability, and for
his good qualities, highly este med by large
circle of acquaiutanCes. He was the son of Geo
Norton, formerly member of the stark County
Rar
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

When man secures Life Insurance policy in
a company of palpable, permanent strength he
makes sure provision for his loved ones. The
UNITED STATES of New York, is precisely such
company, and now has General Agency in
Cleveland at l25 Bank street, under the manage
ment of Mr.. D. Il. Miner, who is ready to nego-
tate with active men of ability for Local Agen-
1Io
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

ABOUT three weeks ago nice, fat steer of Mr..
Samuel d. Cope took sick and died. A few days
afterward Mr.. G. skinned the animal, cut it up
and salted ii down in barrel, and placed it in
the smoke house, intending to feed his dogs dur
ing the winter. On Tuesday night of last week,
however, thieves entered the smoke house and
stole every pound of meat, and no doubtare feast
ing on the diseased nesh.-LeetOnid Reporter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

THE Hope Wrought lion and Steel Bridge Com.
pany, of this city, have purchased from Messrs,
Guttridge, Fralick & Co, of Akron the right to
manufacture their fine wrought and malleable
non fencing for twenty counties in Ohio in
Guiding stark. Guttridge, Fralick L. Co. are pro.
prietors of the Eagle Fence Works at Akron aud
heir patents cover some of the finest iron fencing
in the world.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

Marshal Webb, of this place, and Officer Sea
man, of Massion returned from indianapolis
Williams the man who took part in robbing a
colored man ofSSOO on train at MasSillon re-
Gently. Williams is the man who shot the brake
man in that transaction. His companion in the
robbery, who was captured at the time, was tried
before the Probate Judge last Saturday and
cleared, positive evidence not being strong enough
against him
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

SOME of the best musical talent Of Canton will
appear at a concert ON or about March 10th, for
the benefit of n number of poor and needy people
of Canton. The entertainment will be managed
by such philanlhropic ladies as Nrs ]. G. Lester,
Mrs. Kate Bruch, Mrs. Geo Cook and Mrs. L. NJ
Kuhns, and that alone is guarantee of the good
use TO which the proceeds will be put,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

George Williams the three-card monte man,
whom officers Webb and Seaman brought from
Indianapolis last Monday had hearing before
Mayor Braden on Tuesday afternoon OH the
charge of shooting Brakesman Miller, and was
bound over to Common Pleas Court in the sum of
sSO0O in default Of which he was taken to jail.
Miller yet lies in critical condition at his home
In Wnostar
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

Ayoung Canton man clipped beautiful piece
Of poetry from paoer and sent it to his girl she
took it from the envelope with the wrong side to-
ward her eyes and read in display advertising
type, BEST remedy for. dysentery aud summer
complaint in existence" There was no more en-
coungement for that young man to continue his
wUOlng,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

on last Friday little girl shot out from the
Cassilly block stairway, and went bounding across
the pavement, frightening a number of passers,
who feared she was badly hurt; though she had
come all the way down the steps at the same rate,
she jumped up and walked away, seeming appar-
emily uninjured.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02
KOMRNS RIGHTS.

We do not hear much about wOmens rights
nowadays. The majority of the ladies seem
quite content to keep within their old time sphere
Of usefulness This seems to us to be very sensi.
ble They will sometimes expose themselves to
cold, however, and contract pulmo ary diseases;
but If they make early use Of Halls Balsam no
danger will follow their indiscretion. Halls Bal.
sam is the very best lung remedy in the market.
Price SI.OO per bottle. Sold everywhere.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

AN old fellow, who always takes drink when
he can get it by any MEANS came into this uti CO
Tuesday evening and passed the hat, He said he
was raising "a stake for poor widow with Two
children, one "a and the other 2l years o,d. hey
were poor, needed food, needed clothing, and he
wanted to raise n cents to fix them up. 1t is
needesst to add that he wanted drink, but didn't
get it by that method
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

THERE was grand masquerade ball given by
the Turner'S at their nall, on North Cherry street,
last Monday evening. A large attendance Of
Turner's and their friends enjoyed the occasion
immensely and some of the costumes we're excel
lenty devised and arranged. The balls given by
this society are always successful and pleasant,
and the masquerade was no exception.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

WHEN you see red nosed man slip into an OBJ.
scure part Of an alley and throw a flask of whisky
as far as he can, and then turn and make bee
line fora cold water pump, you may assume the
conclusion that he is temporarily insane. If you
don't like to hear private temperance lectures,
avoid that man for about three days
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

HOUSE TO RENT.-The house first door east Of
The First M. E. Church, now occupied as the par
sonage, is for rent after April 1st Suitable for bu-
slness and residence viii be rented all to one
person or business room and residences separately.
II would be very desirable for boarding house.
Apply to L. l.. h.ler, A. Kilt or W. B. shanafelt'
ian2T-tf
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

TALK about Sergeant Bates or any other Wild
Drained tramp. Last friday, as Field & DewaIt
were dishIng ou. their soup to th4 tramps in the
soup house, twl bold looEig young rello W en-
tered, one carrying rusty shot gun on his shoul
uer' They waltzed up to the pigeon h lie and
asked fora meal, AMI Paul said to them:
Where did you come from?
We come from the East, was the reply. Times
are so hard In the East thata hungry man couldn't
find stray chicken within twenty miles Of him
Where are you bound for2 What are you doing
with that gun?
Going IN the Black Hills, fast as we can climb
may have to shoot injunS or something to eat be-
fore we get there and hats why we carry the
gun. The other tramp then spoke and said:
The farther west we get the better times seem 10
be- It's hard work for a tramping man to ret
bite to eat In the East but the further west we get
The more we get to eat and wear and the better Il
is' This is the experience Of nearly all of them.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

THERE was an unusually reckless runaway last
Saturday evening about halfpast five o'clock. A
horse and carriage belonging to T. c, Nighman
was standing in front Of Bolton, Myers Co.'s
steel works, when the animal became frightened
at some object, and breaking loose ran T. ward
Cherry street at fearful pace When near the rail-
pletely demolished and the horse was also thrown
and somewhat injured Some boys standing near
rushed to the horse and held 1t till the owner
came
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

IT has been carefully calcu ated that compost
tor in years work sets 7OOlOOO separate type,
which with their distribution, requires l5,OoOOOO
motions of the hand; and yet when an ignorant
citizen sees a compositor lift glass of-water to
his mouth without making half that many mo.
tons of the hand he is foolish enough To imagine
that printer is on the ragged edge of the jim jams
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

THE Nilsson Quartette Club, at their concert for
the benefit ofth poor of Canton, on March 10th
will be ably assisted by Miss Webster, teacher of
music at the Academy, the G. A. Band, the Ger
man ReIorn Church choir under Geo. Double
and other excellent musicians
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

AT the Catholic Fair last week the Firemans
Lantern was given TO John Piero. of the Third
Ward Hose Company, he having been VOTED the
most popular Captain in the Fire Departmt mt, re-.
ceiving $50 votes. Dave Keefer, Captain uf the
Fire Police came next, with 79S votes. The fine
penny safe,a bronze fac Simle of old Independence
Hail. was voted to Charlie Keefer, "son of David.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

Mr. James C, Gallicher, of this city, has been
granted patent on new machine for minMg
coal and for drilling for blasts, &c. The machine
is a good one, anu is superior to anything OF the
kind ever made and Mr.. Gallicher undoubtedly
has good thing in the invention.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

party ofsOiled doves of Canton intruded their
fancy figures ata country dance not far from Can =
ton one night recently. The people who were
conducting the dance, rather than have any
trouble or row with the visitors, ceased the amuse-
ment and closed the shebang.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02
THE REASON WHY.

One the re sons why the Diamond specta-
cles" and eyeglasses have attained such high en-
dorsement from all who have used them is that
as the core or centre of the lem comes directly in
fro tot the eye, there is no glimmering or waver-
ing of sight but clear and distinct vision. The
diamond Trademark Is on every pair
For sale in Canton by DEUBLE BROS.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

WHAT can the police do now to pass the time
The pound is used for a stone yard and COWS,
geese ID pigs wander about our streets as free as
a ferd of bullaloes or unheard ofanelopes ON q
wild and barren plains. This is the freedom in
the centennial year. let he flag float
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

T. W. shipley has taken charge of the Oneida
House, and reorganized it in good order. Mrs.
Shipey is an excellent cook, and dishes up q
good square meal Of wholesome food on short
notice Call and see them when in that neigh
borhood. Charges reasonable Carroll Chronicle
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02
Tape Worm

Entirely removed with purely vegetable medicine
passing from the system alive. No fee until the
head passes. Come and refer TO patients treated
DR.. r. r. Kunkle, No $50 North Ninth IT., Phila.
delphia. Advice free Seat, Pin and Stomach
Worms also removed. Ask your druggist tor
Kunkles Worm Syrup. Price 81 90 per bottle.
gend for circular. noVlI-Im
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

THE Nilsson Quar- etts Club will give concert
at the Opera House on March IOth, for the benefit
of the poor and needy of Canton. This club an
der its reorganization, has in rehearsal some new
and excellent music, aud will be well worth
hearing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

THE steubenvile Gazette and other papers are
growing greal deal about the number OF tramps
fed at the Canton soup house. Seven hundred
and Sc of them Wore sheltered in the sleubenville
work house during January, and that three
times aS many as Canton had. Please pull down
Ynnr vest
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02
MAROHl

March Is here, spring time will come before
long and the time for house cleaning and refur
nishlng and general cleaning up will come
with it, Now is the time before the rush, call
at Palmer Stalls 80 South Market st FIR carpets.
all grades and styles rugs mats, wall papers
blinds, etc.. elc. Don't fail to RENE ,uber this
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

CHILDREN CRY FOR CAST0RIA. 1t Is as
pleasant to take as honey, as is absolutely harm
less. It is sure to expel worms, cule wind collie,
regulate the bowels and stomach, and overcome
irrtaDility caused by rash or cutting teeth 1t is
perfect substitut for Castor Oil and for cOstive
ness in young or old there Is nothing IN existence
40 effective and reliable.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

Emil P. Herbruck, of Canton, who took the
prize at the stale Oratorcal Contest in Akron last
year, has been invited to accept the pastorate of
Grace Reformed Church, in this city, He preached
there Sunday, giving much satisfaction.
Times
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

THE LATEST, GREA TEST. and most reliable
remedy ever put together by medical science for
Rheumatism. Wounds, ~wellings, Burns, Caked
Breasts, ETC., is the Centaur LinimenL There are
two kinds What the White Liniment Is for the
human family the Yellow Centaur Liniment is
for spawned, lame and strained horses and ami
mala
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

McFApDEN of the steubenville Gazette can't
stand prosperity. Just a. soon as he strikes a
good thing he gets reckless, and gnes into lite in
helter-sketer way. He married Miss Emma Besll,
of Csdii, recently but 1t may Be-all right In time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

Hon. johnson sherrick, of the Ohio Legislature,
spent last $ turday and Sunday at home In this
city. He made telling speech last week against
the petty attempt Of the Republican members to-
expel Allen .. Myers, the Cincinnati Enquirer
correspondent from the reporters table
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

TINE has dealt gently with the pull backs, and
two ladies are still able TO walk under one um-
brella bnt these new fashioned pants on a man
look like a coffee sack on mop stick, and will
cause oceans of trouble in the land before we get
used to them.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02
LOST

pocket-book containing twelve dollars cur
rency probably between the Eagle Woolen Mills
and Seventh street. Any one returning the same
will be literally rewarded by leaving at the
Eagle Woolen Mills.
HOWARD THOMPSON.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02
AARRLAGE LICENSES.

Orlando RaIk and Alice Kryder, Frederick
strebe and Amelia Jacob, Abraham Kittinger
and Mary Kittinger, Adam NJ Jackman and Mag
gle Kinney, thomas Chambers and Julia A.
Hoover, john W. Metzger and Laura R. Baum,
L G. Ails aud Salenda Burger Dennis Ryan aud
Hannah ROckhill, Elias Lower and Mary A.
Werstler, ]. C. Fremond Taylor and Emma Oyer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

John D. Laughead of New Philadelphia made
us brief call on Wednesday. Mr.. LaughvSd is a
prominent member of the legal profession and q
gentleman whom we are always glad TO meet.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02
-"Take him for all in ali,

We may not look upon his like again.
His passing away was such that most people
will retain their asst impression Of him in full ap-
parent health and genial spirits. He had attended
faithfully to the laborS Of the week, and of the
previous day, His Saturday night had come, and
all seemed we'll, In the evening in company he
was cheerful, and much enjoyed conversing of
incidents In the years gone by. His Sunday
morning came-and, the end.
Mr. Harter's age was sixty-fve and he leaves
his excellent wife, four SONS and two daughters,
to mourn his departure and hold In sacred re-
membrance his great worth. Peace to his ashes
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

The Phonlx brand of pure white lead ,manutac
tured by Eckstein, Hills and Co. Cincinnati, Is
the most economical paintsyor can use. Every
keg warranted. Cleveland Leader.
Lawrence Myers dealers in Hardware, Paints
Oils ETC.. are sole agents for the above paints in
this city. We can safely recommend them to
everybody
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-02

QUITE noisy row occurred between two young
me-, In the Opera House saloon last saturday
night Blows were exchanged aud general
racket ruled for few minutes. No one killed.