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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-11-02
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A Great Job in New Dark Prints, 7C
A Great Job in Alapacas, 25c.
A Great Job in Oassimeres, $l.OO.
A Great Job in Grain Bags, zoe.
A Great Job in Shirts &Drawers, 80
AGreatJ Job in Flannels, 25c. X
A Great Job in Felt Skirts. SOC.
A Great Job in Balmorals, Soc.
A Great Job in 0hevat Shirting, 10
A Great John Casm'r'sP sPants, ,$2.l5
A GreatJObi in Cassimsres, Soc.
A Great Job in waterprOOfs, 76c.
A Great Job in Cotton FlanneIs, 10.
A Great Job in Sheetings, 7c.
SPECIAL, SALE OF
FLOOR 0ILCLOTHS|
l have just opened the room under my Stores
for the sale Of Floor
OIL CLOTHS AHDB BLANKETS !
TO OUR CITIZENS:
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-11-02
THE RADICAL PYRAMID.


SIX HUNDRED AND SIXTY MIL
LIONS A YEAR, FIFTY FIVE MIL
LIONS A MONTH, FOURTEEN
MILLIONS A WEEK, AND
a TWO MILLIONS OF DOL
LARS A DAY, A THOU
SAND DOLLARS AN
HOUR, THIRTEEN a
HUNDRED A MIN
UTE, TWENTY
THREE EVERY
SECOND. BEL
KNAPP, BLAINE, "
G RA MT.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-11-02
H0URNG MILL -
Snow Flake Flouring
Mills For Sale.

Owing to the Ill health of the senior member of
our firm. we offer for sale our Steam FIGURING
Mills. The building is of brick with five pairs Of
burs, and all the machinery necessary for a first
near the railroad depot In the city of Canton We
have q large home trade, and the reputation of
the mill for doing good work is not excelled by
any mill In this part o. the country Parties wish
ing TO 60 into the milling OuSin IS will find 1t to
ter mill property can be found anywhere. Tf
Canton, o., Jan. q, 1876. ~
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-11-02

N ~ Can't be made by every agent in
VVhuhH the business we fu nish, but those
RMNNA Willing TO work can easily earn a
XVVV dozen dollars a day right in their
own localities Have no room TO
explain here. Business pleasant and honorable.
,WOmen, ana boys and girls do as well as men,
we viii furnish YOU complete outfit free. me
pus1n IS pays better than anything ell e. We will
pear pea, expenses OF starting you Particulars free.
write and see. Farmers and mechanics, their
sons and daughters, and all classes in need of
paying work at home, s hould write 10 us and
learn all about the work at once Now lsthe time
Don't nont delay, Address, TRUE & Co., augusta,
Naalne' r Octl9'76
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-11-02
X B4AINES WAR RECORD

y 81 B4AINES war RECORD q \
II saved the nation from the South"
..'N QuOth war scared Jimmy Blaine.
MY weapon was my naked mouth,
My battlefield in Maine.
And at the sound Of Sumpter's gun
scorned to stop at trifes,
But bravely marched to Washington
y And jobbed inspencer rifles. n II
when Lincoln loudly called for men
For rebel guns to shoot,
Twas bed more than all the rest
To pay my substitute.
i've never blanched with fear or fled
The tongue Of mortal man;
I've never bent the servile knee,
''1 Save once-to Mulhgan." -ss
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02
NO: 90.

as it were in the gentle zephrys of
love displayed toward her by MI
present, it seemed as if she had
been created for the evening ra her
than the evening for her.
Tne neat and elegant appearance
of the groom contrasted favor
abi with the snowy robes
Nand orange blossoms of the
bride and you could hear the ladies
whispering, 'aow handsome show
lovely All truly were as merry
as marriage bell, ard when the
hour come TOR parting i. was with
heavy hearts We bid them fare well,
Although they will need the society
of no others to perfect their happi.
ness, We trust we will not loose
them altogether from our circle.
The bride and groom left on the
train for Chicago and the east.
They will visit the home of the
grooms parents.
The following are the many pres.
ents found by your reporter, pre-.
senting d handsome appearance
and very appropriate to the oc-
casion.
Pair of Napkin Rings from 'Aun1
LIzzie,' oil painting, Fisher Boy
from Miss Mary Shields, pair Of
costly Battor Knives from Mr.. r.
Gill, handsome Pickle Stand from
Sister Rosa unique Sauce Stand
from Miss Alice Clark, elegant set of
Coral Jewelry from MAJ pair Nap
kin Rings from Mrs. W. Crowley,
silver Cake Basket from Mr.. and
Mrs. Ca4-pbell, two beautiful Silver
Goblets from Misses Hubble aud
Switzler, elegant wrought silver But
ter Dish from the groom, a superb
White Fan from Miss George Mon
roe,a massive silver set consisting of
Ice Pitcher, Gobiets, Waiter, &C., all
o. solid silver from groosmen, and
others which did not come under our
notice.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Our fonts of new job type hav.
arrived. They are the latest styles
and cannot failto please. We can
now execute the finest cards and
counterfit work done anywhere. We
want to have first.class job rooms
and now we have them as you will
see by calling. Job work done
neatly and with dispatch cheap fo,
the cash. Job work must be cash
for we have 10 pay our boys every
Saturday night and mus. have The
6lthy lucre wherewith to do it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02
CONNUBIAL-

We note withvery great pleasure
the marrige of our former ~tow11s-
man Mr.. C. -G.~Dsniel, to Miss Nan
ME, daughter of Aron McPike. The
ceremonyStook place at the BRIDES
fathers residence, Vandalia, Monday
eve. Oct. 10Th 1876. Rev William,
Of Louisiana officiated.s.,ss
The following were attendants
lst brides maid Miss Effie sister OF
the groom was supported by W. L.
Houston, of Columbia, Mo. End Miss
Mollie Bourn, of Pike, Co., support
ed by j. W. Daniel, of Mexico. Srd
Miss Jane Fqrgerson, of Pike Co., by
S. NJ. Locke, Of Mexico. The we'd
ding was largely attended by the
friends and relations of both parties
Among others from abroad were
Judge Porter, Of Clarksville, Mo
Our gentlemanly ciricuit clerk Mr.
James Carroll, ever mindful of the
situation, presented the bride with a
handsome bouquet of natural flowers
Many other presents were given; but
our opportunity is such as to prevent
us from. referring to them.
The happy couple left on the morn
ing train for Kansas City and vicini-
tv. where they will remain short
time, and from thence go to
Colorado, from whence they VIII
return to their home in Vandalia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02
We have now secnrad the ASST

We have now secured the assis-
tance of friends IN all parts of this
and neighboring counties to act a.
reporters for the LEDGER. We
want the people in all parts of the
county to know what others In dif,
ferent parts are doing. We waE'
our paper to be from all to all.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Run AwAY.-On last Friday eve.
as WIN. Lakeland and Joe Pitcher
were about to leave the city for 5
hunt, their horse took fright and ran
away and threw them both out and
smashed the buggy up generally.
No one seriously hart.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Don't have your shirt collar work
ing up over your neck bard, your
bosom gaping open and showing up
under your chin.
When Ayers will give you a per.
feet fit of better goods for Less
money than you pay Cor shirts that
bang like d sack on hoe handle.
u 1t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02
NOTICE EXTRAORDINARY.

'V9 The x just after the name to
Aewhich this paper is addressed
signifies the subscription has expir-
ed. The X will be made with peu-
Gil on the margin of the paper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

LOOK HERE.-Joseph Pollock, of
Vincennes, Ind, brother of our
towpsman and enterprisipg mill
mani was awarded the first premium
on t14ur at the Centennial 1t may
be al matter of some interest to
know bow the packages were done
up. There wers1S barrels-4eiled
walnut slaves, Polished brass hoops,
plate glaze headk and gold Ieaf, slet-
ters. They madssaae. sol the grand.
est displays of -four ever seen iu
this county. If the Mexico Mills
bad sent -four Vincennes would have
been left in the shade.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

If you want to orive live trade
and do paying business; keep your
stock Of goods and their qualities
before the people; keep your bust
ness before the people and they will
know what you have and how you
sell it,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

We would state to the public that
our stock is now unusually large
and complete, and we would call es-
peciaI attention to our stock of ladies
cloaks. We have some now novelties
of the latest styles and guarantee
prices for every department.
27tf. WOODWARD y Coo Ms
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Some OF the farmers complain TO
us that their hogs are dying of the
cholera. Now our friend MIR. Bruce
says he cured his by drenchiDg them
with salts. Several have tried thi.
with effect. A hog when it has the
cholera needs purging.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Go to Lackland's TO get yourbo OTIS
and shoes. The cheapest establish
ment in the city. Goods arrive each
day from the cast. Call and price
them. w 21-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Knock down and drag out.
Barnes Il Winegard have knocked
the prices down and are dragging out
groceries at cost prices. Come and
see for yourselves. w 24-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Voters at the coming election
must remember that there are two
Justices of the Peace to be elected in
this township, instead of one as
some seem to have the idea.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

If you want a good American
watch, you can buy it at 25 per cent
less thaln manufacturers prices, at
Mark Picher's store, south side of
he square. MO 1T
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02
LOCAL NEWS.

We will send the LEDGER free for
one year to any one getting rs o
club of ten.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

There was a knock-dowu affray
INDUCED in at tie depot last Sunday
night, IN which Morg. Drake acci.
dentally got his noodle cracked.
No body killed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02
LOOK HERE.

If you want to trade l will take IN
exchange for Singer Sewing Machines
horses, cattle, hogs and corn at the
highest market prices.
Office in P. M. Norris building
7. W. NICHOLS, Agent Mexico, Mo
7-tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Isaac Dyer living near this place
dug out of one hill 1876 Irisb Pota
toes, all of good size. 1t was not a
very big hill either.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

The Galloway bond case, now
pending in the United States Su'
preme Count, will be tried and final
ly disposed of early in December.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

uncle Jerry West has car load
of the largest Irish potatoes we ever
saw. They are called peerless, and
are truly peerless as to size.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Uhcfe Jerry West has. sold his
drug department to. Mr.. Mitchell
d Bro. of Kentucky. Our old stand
by Mr.. Patterson will stiI hold his
position as pharmaceutist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

We will send you the LEDGER
from now to the first of Jan. for
25 cents. Now is the time TO sub
scribe. Try it and get oil the loc al
and election news.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

The accouL of Charlie Daniels
wedding was LETT out last week una
voldably, but brief mention will be
found jn this issue.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Miles Hayt, of Laddonia,was accl-
dentallv shot in theleg last week oy
one of his frlends but is not danger
ously hurt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

60 to Blum & Son for plum, sea
brown, navy, blue, hunters greeb
bottle green and all the late color
in dress goods. 25-tl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Mr.. W hitney our 'crack' marks
man last week shot 6S birds in a
little over 5 hours. He shot only
10 times. Who can beat II!
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Go to Alllsons for your school
books. School furnishing goods,
pictures, picture frames and every
thing 10 the stationery line cheap
for cash, north side square Mexico,
Mo 27 -2t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

n. Lakeland has just received
large stock Of Fall Hats or the latest
stvles, for Gents, Boys and Children,
for sale cheap. Go and see them:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

The highest market pclce In the
cash psid tor game at willie L.
Frosts, north side square. Zff-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

-, Blum & Son have just received Of
pieces of suiting and overcoat pat.
terms from the east. 1o'l
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Arrangements Eave been about
consummated for the 'ction OF
two more large brick business hous-
es in our city.-Vandalia Leader.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Woollen goods in profusion and a
rulnous low prices at Blum u Son
25tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Go to Barnes Il vineyards for vours
fresh groceries. Cheapest groceries
in the city. 24tf.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02
DIED.

Near Concord, Mo-, Mrs, Lucinda
Smell; aged 68 years.
The deceased was a member of the
Baptist Church at Richland. She
died trusting in her Savior's love.
Her disease was typhoid fever. and
death resulted after an illness of IL
days.
Why thus so sadly weeping,
Beloved ones of my heart?
The Lord is good and gracious.
Though now He bids us part.
Oft have we met in gladness,
And we shall meet again;
All sorrows left behind:
Good night till then.
Our lovely ones departed,
go to find again,
And wait for you to join;
Coca night till then.
hear the Savior calling,
The joyful hour has come:
The angel guards are ready
To guide me to our home.
Whose Christian Lord shall gather
All his redeemed again,
His kingdom to inherit.
Good night till then. H.P.C.
[Mexico, Vandalia and Fulton pa
pers please copy.] ..e..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

Go to T. T. Morris for fresh oysters
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

we will send the LEDGER from
now TILL the frst of Jan. to any ad.
oress post paid for rs cents.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

e. e. Jones shipped last week l42
head of fat cattle to Chicago. Gene
is a business young man.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1876-11-02

TAKE NOTICE.-In addition to our
having 4 presses, all III fine working
order, and one of them power press,
the only one in this part of the coun-
try, together with everything neces-
sary for job work of all kinds, we
have ordered number OF new fonts
of the finest type made at the Boston
type foundry, and will now execute
work of all kinds, plain or fancy, TO
suit the taste of the most fastidious
and as low as can be done anywhere.
uo to Blum & Son for every varie-
Y Of notions. 25t'
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-30

CHRISTMAS ON MONDAY have
had this year Monday Christmas for
the third time within dozen years.
It occurred on Monday ip 1865, when
the following singular prophecy was ex-
humed from an ancient folio in the
British Museum;
"If Christmas day on Monday be,
great winter that year you'll see,
And full of winds both loud and shrill;
But in summer, truth to tell,
High wines there shall be, and strong,
Full of tempests lasting long;
While battles they shall multiply,
And great plenty OF beasts shall die.
They that be born that day, ween,
They shall be strong each one and keen;
he shall be found that stealeth aught;
Tho thou be sick, thou diest pnt."
1t will be remembered that the follow
ing year witnessed the AustrO- Prussian
war. and was memorable for disastrous
gales and for destruction by the cattle
plague. In 1871 Christmas fell on
Monday, and in that year the Commune
war occurred in Paris. and the next
year was noted for prevalence Of the
cattle plague, Are we to have war
and pestilence in 1877?
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-30

An EXPENSIVE DINNER.-The most
expensive dinner served on Thsnksgiv
ing day was eaten at San Francisco, if
the News Letter be veracious. A rich
citizen, who had made fortune as a
poultry dealer. wished to send fine
turkey to bis daughter and young hus-
band. and at the same time to incloss
a little souvenir. He placed certif-
cate Of 100 shares Of Consolidated Vir-
ginia mining stock in rich morocco
pocket book. hiding his gift insid Of
the royal bird, near the heart. As he
Joined the young couple at dinner there
was a merry twinkle in his eye Grace
was said, and the keen carving-knife
cleft the breast of the fowl 1T tastes
little leathery." remarked the young
wife. "Cut deeper" responded the
fond parent. They cut and cut until
the last vestige of the stuAiug. which
smelt like a collection of elegantly
bound books. was removed. There lay
a soggy-iookiug pocket book. The
India rubber band had dissolved, and
as it opened with the heat the sweet
juices Of the turkey had little by little
reduced the crisp certificate to boiled
pulp. With loud shrek the father
fell under the table He bad forgotten
to take the number Of the certificate,
and they bad been eating a turkey
worth $4,000.
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-30


The BALTIMORE GAZETTE. We in
vite the attention Of our readers to the
prospectus Of the Baltimore Gazette, in
our advertising columns. To those who
want irst-c class. pushing, energetic.
able. wide-awake. thorough democratic
newspaper, published 10 the Maryland
city. we commend the Gazette, Daily or
Weekly. A newspaper is an indispen-
sible prerequisite of every well regula-
ted household in these days Of literary
progress, and no man who would not be
regarded as ignorant and behind the
times can afford to do without one
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-30

The Sun ALMANAo.-We have re-
ceived from the publishers of the Balti-
more Sun copy of their Almanac for
1877. 1t is nicely gotten up little
pamphlet, containing the full returns of
the election, BY counties, in Maryland;
a list Of all the officers of the State
executive, legislative and judicial
list of all the members of Congress,
many receipts, and much other matter,
both valuable and interesting.
There is no better newspaper pub
lished in the United States than the
Baltimore Daily Sun Its publishers
spare 10 pains or expense to secure for it's
columns everything Of interest that tran
spires in any and llparts Of the world,
and the latest news from all quarters Of
the globe is always found in the San,
and the best Of it is, the Suns accounts
of events are always regarded as per-
fec'ly reliable. During all the excite
ment consequent upon the late election,
the Sun was invariably looked to by its
readers, and hosts of others, for correct
and reliable information.
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-30
The Qua, Revelation in s1ez.eo.

HAVANA, Dec. 26.-The French mai
steamer from Vera Cruz brings the fol.
lowing intelligence:
City Of Merico, Dec 9.-Tbe Igle-
sias government is established at Quer-
etara. 100 miles from the capital. The
States Of Guanaj Queretaro. Aguas.
Ca6entes, Zacatecas, Durango, San Luis
Potosi. Julisco. Colima, Sonora, Linaloa
and Tabases recognize Iglesias. The
States Of Mexico. Hidalgo. Puebla. Vera
Cruz and Paxaco are occupied by the
Diaz troops Diaz has assumed a mil
itary dictatorship under the title of pro.
visional president. to hold executive
powers until an election is held. Ac-
cording to the grounds assumed by both
Iglesias and Diaz no election can be le-
gally held while any of the States are
occupied by either army. Diaz's term
is; very indefinite as is also lglesias'.
Both are provisional presidents, and will
remain so until one side vanquishes the
other Iglosias has about IL. 900 good
troops. while Diaz has Is, 900 of every
grade. but be is we'll provided with ar
tillery, in which Iglesiss is deficient.
On the 9th inst. a column Of 5000
men. with twenty field howitzers and
ten rifed cannon, left Mexico for Quer-
etaro. making in all 10000 men who
are now marching upon that place
Iglesias has about 7 600 troops 10 Quer-
etaro, with six pieces of artillery This
force is sufficient to garrison the place.
which is strong and easily defended In
few days these forces will confront
each other The result is doubtful
All parties are anxious to be recog
nized by the United States. Gen. Dias
was to leave on the 10th for the army
and confer bis authority of acting Pres
ident upon the celebrated Indian chief
Msndes. who is the least fitted man Of
all the pronunciados for such place
Gen. Mejia has been banished from the
country by Diaz.
Desperate measures are soon expect
ed, and everybody is anxiously awaiting
a turn in affairs.
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-30
THE POLITICAL SITUATION.

The political situation continues to be
the most important and all-absorbing
topic Of public interest, and the prolific
source Of unendiDg complications and
disputings. On account of the inter-
ruption Of the holidays but little pro-
gress has been made BY the various in
vestigatiOn committees sent to the South
srn disputed States by the two Houses
Of Congress. yet Sufficient has been
accomplished to show much fraud and
unwarrantabls interference With the
election returns BY the canvassing off,
GERS in those States. In South Carroll
ma the House Committee finished its ip-
vestigations on Thursday, and an
nounced ~ the result that the Hayes
electors we're fairly chosen BY from 800
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-30
Hon. Benz. Riil's Position.

The Hon. Benjamin H. Hill, of Ga !,
has written to friend in that State a
letter in answer to many flying rumors
that are current in Georgia in respect to
his political fidelity, and in vindica,ion
of bis course during the present session
Of Congress. He asserts that be has
acted with his party both in caucus and
in the House; that those who say he
has lost faith in the election of Mr.. Til
den, or that he and other Southern men
are willing to make some bargain or
trade or other arrangement with Mr.
Hayes state what is not true. All that
be has said or done in caucus, he de-
clares. has met with the warmest ap-
proval of his party associates, and all
the stories circulated to the contrary,
and casting doubt on his good faith,
''are simply manufactu' ed by sensation
al hirelings for republican use and ben
eft" In conclusion be says:
1.-THE political situation was never so
critical as now. Our constitutional
system is on magazine of powder. and
ten thousand fools, and some that are
not fools, are striking matches all
around it. None but cool men and pa.
triots who love country more than Office
can avert the most horrible civil war
that has ever disgraced and destroyed
liberty and humanity. And yet there
was never less excuse for any war in the
history of the world. Such war, if it
come, will be the elimination of human
crime in the dastardly destruction of
human rights by disgraceful scramble
for Office. In the late election both Mr..
Tilden and Mr.. Hayes received some
votes. Will it not be letter to have
either for President than to have ruler
who received no votes? He is too stupid
for argument who does not see that the
last alternative is possible But who
ever may or may not be made President
by returning bo 'rds or bayonets. one
thing is certain-Mr. Tilden cannot and
will not be made President unless be is
made SO by fair. honest count Of the
votes Of the people That count can be
neither fair nor honest unless il be had
under interpretations Of the constitution
long accepted and by methods Of pre-
cedure long established The party
that now demands new interpretations
or new form or method Of count will
be a party in rebellion and treason
against the constitution, the Union and
the people"
Middletown transcript., 1876-12-30

NEXT COMES the court of last resort
in Florida. the only authority competent
to interpret the laws under which the
State is computed, and it peremptorily
directs the return board to 60 over the
returns again, add them up correctly
according to the accepted rules Of arith-
metie. and certify the Democratic elect
ors. State candidates and Oongressmep
elected, because majority of the peo-
pie voted for them. This return, with
the seal of the supreme legal authority
of the State. will come to Congress. de-
claring the Tildep electors chosen. and
it will require an extra ll-doying to
get it ont of the way. Thus do troubles
thicker about the effort to defy the vote
Of the people iu the choice Of their ruler.