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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

We take great pleasure in calling the attention
of our customers and the public generally. to our
very large stock ofnew spring DRY GOODS and
CARPETS, selected with special care and bought
for cash. Wehave been unusually successful in
our efoIs to secure bargains this season and have
now on sale many large lines of desirable goods
atastohishing low figures, Your Inspection is cor
daily invited e. d, KEPLINGEk,
mr23.o Cash-C. O. D.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

WE learn that our friend, D. 7. Lawson, of
Wellsvie, has Struck lie" on his Muskingum
farm. The well produces a heavy lubricator,
which sells for about fifty cents per gallon by the
barrel, on the premises. This oil will prove very
profitable to Mr.. Lawson, and he has our con-
gralulatiOns.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30
WAY DOWN.

The prices of Wall Paper and Window Shades
are way down this season, at W. B. Perkins &
Co.'S, Southwest corner Public Square, They have
on hand a large and entirely new stock of all the
latest styles in Wall Papers, Borders and Window
Shades all qualities at prices to suit the timesand
people. AS spring opens up and your rooms need
repairing, &C., don't fail to call on W. B. Perkins
& Co., before you purchase,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

party of four sports went to the dive of Mrs.
Hamlin, at the OAK Grove, one night last week,
and raised a disturbance because they were re-.
fused admission; but the disturbance ceased when
inmates of the castle began firing on them, and
sent several leaden dispatches so uncomfortably
close that the party skipped away without leaving
cards or anything else but tracks.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

AN old woman was complaining at Alliance, on
last Thursday, that the village was overrun with
tramps; and she wondered what in the name of
marcy was goin to become of us?" "Why, laws
sakes alive" said another old woman in reply,
didn't you know they was the delegates to the
Baptist Sunday School Convention"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

NEXT Saturday will be April 1st There will
probably be number of removals on that day,
and knowing the conflicting emotions that may
arise in the breasts of movists, we offer gentle
sort of warning to families, against cracking
open each others heads or gouging furrOws in
each others cheeks with old stovepipe
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

Mr.. Harry Freeman, who teaches an excellent
system of Photography, is now in the city, and
will proceed Immediately to give his attention to
students who may desire to learn short hand. He
comes well recommended, and does his work
thoroughly and we'll.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

SOME of our friends are very kind, and mean
well enough, no doubt, but we do not want any
more poetry on the Centennial just now give
the exhibition a sort of chance to open up, don't
you see? Don't crowd, but deal gently, mildly
and deliberately with your poetic fancies, and
smother the patriotism within your breasts till
the Fourth of July and then let it all out in one
grand whoop, as it were.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

WOOSTER is to have Water Works, after ALL The
City Council has contracted with a Louisville
firm TOR $40 tons of five to Pinch pipe, at S37
per ton delivered along the trenches; and Mr.. R.
B, Keating, of Mansfield, has secured the contract
of laying the pipes, at a cost of about S8,OOO We
have heard nothing lately about the proposed Mt.
Vernon Water Works
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

The Liederkranz concert last Monday night was
not as largely attended as it ought to have been
The programme however was well rendered, the
Liederkranz, the G. A. Band, Nilsson Club and
others rendering their several parts with credit
Miss Ella Dougherty was unable to appear, as an
nounced, owing to indisposition
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

Ifyou happen to be walking down street Satur-
day afternoon and see neatly done up package
lying on the sidewalk, you can do as you please
about picking it up or kicking it, 1t may posi-.
bly, contain gold watch and few diamond
rings but the chances arr nineteen thousand to
one that it contains brckbat or an old oyster
can full of mud
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

THE latest invention is an alarm clothes line.
1t is made of wire connected with strong electric
battery Any attempt to move garment from
the line, sounds an alarm in the owners bed
room, turns loose four savage bull dogs and
yanksa sixteen barreled shot gun into position to
rake the ward
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

PERsoNAb-Mr. David Keefer, President of the
Catholic institute of Canton, Stark county, has.
our thanks for courteses extended our travelling
agent, Mr. "A. Reilly. The Institute now COM
prises about 2l8 members large reading room
and library, and is in a hourishing state. Liter.
ary entertainments have been held during the
past winter Catholic UniUerScs
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30
SCHOOL ELECTIONS.

The qualified eetors of Canton city School Dis
trict are hereby notified that, pursuant 10 law,
meeting of the said electors Sill be held at the
hall of the west school building on West Tusca
rawas street. on Monday the Sd day OF April
next, between the hours of o'clock a. m. and 6
D. M, for the purpose of electing two members OF
the Board of Education to serve for the term OF
three years. By order ofthe Board.
JOS A. MEYER,
Canton March 1876. Clerk
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30
DENtT FAIL

To purchase your meats at The premium meat mar
ket, Casilly Block. Mr. f, X Owesney, the genial
proprietor, has had years of valuable experience,
and sells nothing but the very best meat steaks
roasts, &c, &C., beef and pork, cured meats, sau-
sages best bologna, &C., &c, always on hand !;
don't forget to try him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

AT meeting of the members of the City Board
of Education, ON Wednesday of last week, Hiss NJ.
A. Webster was elected music teacher in the pub
lie schools in place of Miss Laura Bascom, re.
signed. There were two or three other appli-
cants, but Miss Webster seemed to be the choice
of all the board and we have no doubt they made
a good selection.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

A cheeky tramp gulled Akron people the other
day by passing himself off as Hon. John Nc
Sweeney, the Wooster lawyer, though the police
gObbled him before he had gone very far. This is
not intended as a compliment on hr. McSweeney,
but is only published as a warning to tramps.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

Fifty-seven dodgers and boarders at the SOUP
house last Sunday. Among them were "Big
Harry Little Harry, and number. of good
singers and Dutch comedian. Little Harry" is
the one who was here several weeks ago, and
caused considerable stir among the police who
thought he was woman.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

MassillOn man got all his baggage packed
last week, and was ready to go to the Black Hills
but when he saw news item stating that whisky
cost rs cents glass there, he just unstrapped his
baggage and went back to sitaround and wait for
canal business to open.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

James Fyhe, for several years employed as a
moulderat G. Aultman a. Co.'S Shops will leave
for Europe soon in the interests of the above firm
His headquarters will be at Chrstiana. Norway,
and his mission is to sell the Buckeye Machines ,
which have already been introduced in Scanda-
nAYiA.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

Efforts will be made to induce John I, Ray
mond to come to Canton this season, to give his
inimitable rendition of Colonel Mulberry Sellers"
in "The Gilded Age" He is to appear in Akron
May 10Th, and during the summer will leave for
an extended European tour.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

Passenger Coach No. so, attached to the Atlantic
Express on the P, Ft. W. & c. Ry., took fire from
the stove near Rochester last Monday, and had to
be detached and run onto switch, where it was
left to burn. The passengers got all their bag
uaua
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

This is the Centennial year of our country's
birth. Much ofunusual interest will be transpir-
ing both at home and elsewhere, and no family
should be without good, family newspaper The
DEMOCRAT is such paper.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30
"NEAR-SIGH1ED POLICY"

Itis near sighted policy not to employ the best
available means of overcoming the disadvantages
of near.sightedness. The Diamond Spectacles
give permanent relief from the suffering and an
noyance of this failure of vision. Every pair
bears diamond" trademark. For sale in Can
ton by DEUBLE BROS.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

When you dig garden this year and plant your
vegetables, drop in an extra row or two for the
benefit OF next seasons rush of tramps They are
bound to eat and must have something, and the
prospects for large number are very strong.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

A drunken party INDUCED in row and knock
down in Liberty street saloon last Tuesday even.
ing One of the participants received an ugly
blow on the head which laid it omen for repairs
The same parties have been known to indulge in
similar pleasures before.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

Rev. C. W, Smith has prepared everything for
his departure, and will leave for his new charge
in Pittsburgh about Saturday. He has been
spending the past week or more in calling on his
friends. Rev. W. H. Locke preached his first ser
mon in the First Church last Sunday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30
PLAIN TnNNsHIP.

For Trustees-Willam Wmstler, jeremiah Har.
ter Josiah Spangler; Clerk, j. }, Lothamer; Treas.
urer, William Schick Assessor, Eli Smith; Con-
stables, J, II, Wiaman and Hcnry Smith.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

THE annual public exam ination of the pupils of
the public schools is going on this week, and
mothers use more than usual patience in curling
the hair and fixing the clothes of their little ones
There will be no examinations held in the west
school building, which includes the high school.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

BY buying Boots and Shoes at W. S Parry's Clear
ance sale of Winter Goods, No, Opera House,
opposite Court House
Winter Boots and Shoes selling regardless ofcost
to make room for spring purchases.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

CHILDREN CRY FOR CASTORLA. 1t is as
pleasant to take as honey, as is absolutely harm
regulate the bowels and stomach, and overcome
rrlaDility caused by rash or cutting teeth. 1t is
perfect substitute for Castor OIL and for costve
ness in young or old there is nothing in existence
so effective and reliable.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

BEN BUTLER thinks men guilty of meanness al
ways face the music and creep through, while the
poor sneak goes down at the first shot Well, Ben
ought to know; that little spoon transaction gave
him experience
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

REMovAL,-Doctor W. E. Rukenbrod's office,
after April Sd, will be in the brick building imme
diately west of the st. Cloud first floor. Doctor
R. can be found there at all hours when not pro-
fessionally engaged His office has been hitherto
in the Mckinley Block.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

There will be an excellent concert at Trinity
Lutheran Church. West Tuscarawas street, to-
morrow friday evening, at which some OF the
best musical talent in the city will appear in vocal
and instrumental selections
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

David ]. Davis, Jr. and Mary c, Myers, VIM,
schreiner and Catherine Shook, Daniel Keehn
and Anne Shrefiler, VIM, Etchberger and Maggie
Meckley, VIM. E. Bloomfield and Laura Essig,
Jacob stOner and Laurietta Oyster, Henry Rempis
and Nary A. Vanderhoof, Jas. Werstbaugher and
Josephine Didler
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

THE large number of tramps confined in the
station house had regular matinee performance
the other afternoon. There were several good
voCalists and one good funny man with them,
and they made it lively and interesting for the
crowd
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30
NOTICE.

Having closed out my grocery business, all those
knowing themselves indebted to John A, Mack
will please call and settle at once, Also those
holding claims will please present them at the
store of Essig Pontius, east side Public Square,
or at my residence, II East Tuscarawas street,
"A. MACK
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30
LAKE Townsville.

For Justice Of tie Peace-Wn Wagner; Trus.
tees, Conrad Brurabaugh, Isaac lmrkley and VIM
swneharti Clerk Phillip Seesdorf; Treasurer,
John Bolender; Assessor, John Harsh; Consta-
bles, Morgan Machamsr, Wn. spaght and John C .
Puntouz.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30
HnnSE CLEANING

time is about here, and now is the best time to get
your books and magazines out of the way by taxi
ing them to the book bindery of H. ThUrston Son,
Casslly block I'D hoor) where you can not fail to
have them finished in the finest style ofthe art a
very reasonable prices.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

NJ. ]. Moriarty large Cleveland dealer in
furniture, and auctioneer, will open up a branch
establishment in Canton soon.
We also learn that a large dry goods firm of the
same city will open branch house here before
long, though arrangements are not yet complete.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30
DISAPPOINTMENT.

The Maple Sugar Festival at the Presbyterian
church, announced for Friday evening, March
9lst, has been postponed till Friday evening,
April 7th Remember the change of time for this
novel entertainment ofled by
THE SEWING SOCIETY
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

man who would roll up his eyes in holy hor-
ror at the idea of stealing nickel will swoop
down on ten dollar silk umbrella and march off
with his lips moving peacefully as if in prayer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

THIS weather has been hard on those people who
have been trying to build, but spring will come;
don't get discouraged it will be here that is in
fact, we know spring will come-but haven't
learned when.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

PRIMARIEs.-The Republicans and Democrats
both had stands in the Mayors office last Satur-
day afternoon to receive ballots for nomination.
all peaceably, The Democrats polled near 800
votes and the Republicans some two hundred.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30
NOTICE TO PNRLIC.

We desire to call the attention of all to the fact
that A. Herbruck has secured the services of Cur
tbs D, Essig, Charles Spangler and Mr., Norris as
additional statesmen in his reliable dry goods
house, Eagle Block. Large lots ofgoods now being
received and opened.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

Owing to the rains and melting of the snow, the
creeks in this vicinity have been unusually high
during the past few days, and it may result in
some damage before the thing settles down.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30
REMOVAL,

On or about April lst, will remove my bootand
shoe store to new and more commodious room,
four doors east of the American House, where all
myold friends and as many new ones as desire
the best bargains will find me ready for business
A, SCHWERTNER.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

THE days are growing longer now, and the aver
age Republican can slip out of bed after daylight
and have ample time to walk down town for his.
morning bitters before breakfast.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

AND now Moody and Senkey talk of Evangel-
izing Africa Well, maybe they will try it, though
either of them would look well served up in
roasts and stuck full Of black headed shawl pins.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30
IanH Worm RRInNTRd Alive.

Head and complete in two hours. No fee until the
head paises. Come and refer to patients treated
DR.. f. +. Kunkle, No $50 North Ninth St, Phila-
delphia. Advice free. Seat Pin and Stomach
Worms also removed. Ask your druggist for
Kunkles Worm Syrup. Price 81 90 per bottle.
Send for circular noSlI-lm
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

THE Rep. made up its report of the jail break
from street reports and current rumors, and don't
know any more now about the inside of the Jail
than heather Mongolian.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

WE learn that DR.. E. o. Portmann of this city,
has purchased the library and instruments which
belonged to the late Dr. Metz, The price paid was
something over $1,000 and is considered cheap at
that
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

THERE was very slippery spot on the side
walk at the cassidy Block one evening last week,
and no less than six pedestrians male and female,
sat suddenly down by turns and kicked at the gas
lamn
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

Canton has a young man who makes six dollars
a week, and with all that prosperity he is content
to wear paper collars and black his boots with
stove polish.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30
WANTED

To borrow $4,000 on first mortgage security on
property worth $1,000, at 81 per cent. per annum,
payable semi.annually, Apply at JOHN l.
LYNCHS office. marlo'oI
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

Tramps have cost the city of Canton about $500
since the first of January. 1t is getting to be a
common thing for fifty or more of them to put up
at the headquarters ON Court street at One time
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

couple of hunters from Louisville, this coun.
ty, bagged wholesale lot of game one day re-
Gently They captured seven foxes, six young
ones and one old one, all at once.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

Callers will be liable to make mistakes for the
next few weeks, getting into the wrong house, you
know, and having to bow out and say, "Awl All !
l beg pardon, but l thought Mrs. Smith lived
here"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30
DEMOCRATIC TOWNSHIP TIohArs.
osNABURGH TOWNSHIP.

For Trustees--samuel Wengert, Samuel Marks
and Jonathan shearerj Clerk Isaac Dagger; Treas
urer, Isaac stonehilli Assessor David Werlich
Consa5les, William G. Krumlauf and Samuel Al
leTton; Justice of the Peace, Jacob Dagger
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

mine Gottness gootness, vat ish dat? Vas dot
boiler exbloshen udder nidro torpentine bust up"
The man that said that was trying to pick himself
up from a slippery place on the sidewalk where
he fell
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

number of people tried to see the eclipse last
Saturday through the bottoms of beer glasses but
it was of no use, they couldn't see anything over a
rod from their eyes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

A young man named Clay, livingin Jackson
township, thought pistol was not loaded The
pistol was loaded though, and a doctor did the,
best he could for the young mans hand.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

crooked stove leg can sometimes cause man
more misery in less time than any other object
about the house, and it's just about this time of
the year that such things happen, too.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

Arrangements are being made by a few sporting
men for grand handicap foot race, for purse of
500, to be run some time in June. Wheat, the
champion, and other noted runners, have prom
ised to attend.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

A man who has boil on his nose and chill
blains on his feet, don't care much about going to
the Centennial this month.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

A partial eclipse of the sun took place Saturday
st SS7 and lasted about one hour and half The
time of the greatest observation was about 4:4O
o'clock,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30
NEW IND LARGE.

We desire to call attention to the large China
Hall of Begges & Bell, largest in this section Of
Ohio. All lines of china glass, crockery etc., etc,
always in stock. See their advertisement.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

A breeder of poultry says: Every spring
procure quantity of cedar boughs and scatter
them around the hen houses. The odor of the
cedar keeps away the lice"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

The Postoffice. will not be removed after ALL
The present office is being enlarged and more
conveniently arranged, and will answer the pur-
pose.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

John 7. Ustick, formerly of the Aldine Press
Works, who now slings samples for the Cincinnati
Type Foundry, was in town during the past few
days
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

ers who sell Joseph Blecheles California Soap
send ray of golden sunlight into every house
hold where it goes. 1t is the most perfect soap
for all purposes ever put in the market
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

Kansas don't intend to let her light die out and
be forgotten by her older sister States; not by
jug full, Her State Treasurer is in Jail same as
other ones, ,"who didn't get to Canada or Europe.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

Johannes Won swenberg of Baden, Germany,
was one of the nobility registered at the ogden
House last week. He is a Dutch Count Noah
Count or no account, and his proper name is
Smith
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

THE California Minstrels have reorganized at
Massillon, and will give their opening perform
ance there on next Saturday evening before going
onto the road.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

Matt Mcclure has retired from the streets of
Canton, and as Government store ieepez he now
boards in Plain township and sees that S. Mller's
distillery doesn't go crooked,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-03-30

Last Tuesday was one of the most disagreCable
days of the season, but April showers will bring
May flowers some time, even lift does not come
till July or August.