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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13

THE city work house experiment has not proved
much of success thus far. 1t has been pract
caly demonstrated that although the crooked
heeled tramps fully appreciate the good qualities
of Field and Dewalts SOUP they are not at all de-
sirOus of welding stone hammers all day
Though the institution has been in operation for
over week, but comparatively small amount of
stone has been broken, and the tramps manifest a
wonderful willingness to steal softly away with
out any ceremony. If the streets are to be paved
with stone, or Macadamized, it will have to be
done through other MEANS for so far as tramp la
Dor is concerned In effecting such work, endless
years will pass before one side of small alley
can be respectfully paved. In this connection, we
we would call the attention of the authorities to
the excellent condition of North Cherry street
which has been properly graveled; when other
streets are almost impossible, and wagon wheels
sink to the hubs in mud the north end of Cherry
street Is invariably smooth and in good passable
condition.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13

CERTAIN man on last Friday evening, as he
thought bought a pint bottle of crooked-well,
maybe it was sstraight-whiskey, intending to take
it home and compound hot toddies. He went
home, heated the water, and prepared every
thing, and finally made up the punch, and hand.
ed glass of the warming mixture to his wife,
who raised it to her lips took sup, spit it out and
made the ugliest face her husband ever saw as
soon as she could straighten her features, she
said, angrily:
Why, you old fool, that's carbon oil punch.
Bah
The man of course felt cheap, but blamed the
whole affair on the grocery keeper who sold him
the article, and the grocery man says he was so
busy he just gobbled the first bottle he saw He
will sample his purchases hereafter before he
goes in wholesale.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13

Morning scene in the city stone yard-tramps
breaking stone.
First Tramp, Fhat the diyil are We dom this
fur dunno?
Second T-Why for soop ye darn foo, what
dyer suppose?
Third T-Kerect; you haint been here long
enough had two square whacls at er scop, an
ers the bes' soop on er road.
First I'll can't see dhe Bhport o. workin' all
day fur soop ye can't put soop out and dhraW
winty-five per clint per annu-um on IT, Dhats
my sintiment
Second Tell yer what I'm goln' to do fellers
I'm gon to fool around this stone pile till get an
eye Knocked out, then III sue the id town fur
damages.
Just then two citizens walked In to see how the
poor fellows" were getting along, and they sud
denly subsidized and became meek as lambs.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13

NEW ENTERPRISE. - Notwithstanding the uni
versal complaint of close financial times and the
general depression in business affairs the extern
sive establishment of Ballard, Fast g. Co seems to
be unusually prosperous and full of business
The new and extensive addition to their WORKS
started up last Monday in full force in the manu-
facture of carriage springs. This addition re-
Gently completed consists of main building 23O
by 40 feet one story, and an engine room 36 by 36
. feet the shop contains fifteen new and improved
fitting furnaces, and is used exclusively in the
manufacture of their superior carriage springs;
this new department of their works is under the
direct supervision of NJ. L. Ballard, and gives
room for the convenient employment of sixty
men, who turn out $50 pairs of springs per day,
which average about 45 pounds of steel TO the
pair, necesstating the use of $3.50 pounds of steel
per day. Nextspring they will also build another
addition to this department. 100 by 40 feet. The
department for making seat springs which is in
the original buildings, will be greatly enlarged
also, so as to give them capacity of making
1000 springs per day. In this establishments
which gives evidence of such thorough success
none but the best of workmen are engaged and
their manufactures stand second to none in the
market.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13

The following preamble and resolutions we're
adopted by the Stark County Ora ,ge of Patrons Of
Husbandry at meeting held In their rooms,
January llth, 1876:
WHEREAS In the providence of Almighty God.
our worthy Sister, Susan Mcdowell wife Of Hen.
ry Mcdowell, has been transferred from our midst
10 the great Grange above therefore,
Resolved That we bow In humble submission TO
the viii OF the Almighty Father In calling home
his children;
That In the death Of this, our Sister, we have
lost an efficient member OF our County Grange
That we deeply sympalhlze with the bereft nus
that the Charter be Graped In mourning, and that
we wear the usual badge;
That copy of these resolutions be engrosed
on the journal, and copy presented TO the
family Of the deceased also, that notice OF this
be published in the Canton Repository Stark
County DEMOCRAT, and the American Patron.
THOMAS II. LLOYD,
JOHN X. NEtSZ COMMITTEE.
CYRUS COLLARS,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13
ANDREW PRICES VIEWS.

The Russian River (Cal) Flag SPEAKS thus of
our friend Price, formerly Canton artist. Glad
to hear he is flourishing:
Andrew Price, who spent last season at the Gey-
sers taking views, and who has been located at
Healdsburg for a few weeks past has lett at the
Fiag office full setof slereOscopc views of points
OF interest at the Geysers and in Healdsburg. We
have examined many sets at the leading photo
graphic rooms in san Francisco and in fact some
"prize sets," but none, we can unequivOcally say,
compare iavoraby with these, We base our COM
mendaton on the interesting points of view
which the artist has brought into each picture
and on the richness, clearneSs and finenesS of the
photography. The view OF Foss and load of pas
sengers at the Geysers, and the Headsburg Indian
group are especially tine. His card pictures are
equally good, and Healdsburgers will do well to
call on him while he remains in town.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13

Before the Mayor on Monday evening came
Harry Mullen, charging Charlie Dougherty with
assault and battery Mullen's face was seriously
bruised and it was evident that he was far from
state of sobriety. Dougherty appeared and was
soon discharged, proving conclusively that Aul
len came into his grocery drunk and behaved in
disagreeable manner, and when ordered to
leave refused to do so but used defiant and
threatening language. Dougherty and an assist
ant then pushed him out and he fell on the pave.
ment, causing the wounds on his head.
George Whiteman of the First ward, while la
boring under spiritual hall Icination few even
ings since, thought he would play a funny joke
on neighbor named Henry Lenhart. So White
man carried several buckets of swllI and dumped
them on Lenhart's porch, besides committing a
nuisance of more disagreeable nature. On be-
ing summoned before the Mayor Whiteman
pleaded guilty, but urged that it was done as
joke, without malice, and the the Mayor let him
off with So and costs.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13

SUNDAY SCHOOL ENTERTAINAENT-Th enter
tainment, preparations for which have for some
weeks past been in progress by the people of the
Baptist Sunday School are now SO nearly per
fected, that its occurrence may be looked for in
the course of next week. 1t will consist of decla
nations, dialogues and music; and is given by
scholars for the purpose of getting funds to re-
plenish the library of the school, The object can
not but be deemed good one, commencing itself
to liberal support and patronage, which we
doubt not it will receive; and from what we
know Of the character of the entertainment, can
promise an interesting and profitable evenings
enjoyment
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13

There is no doubt something musical about the
ehink of silver, and yet specie has its disadvan-
tages. 1t Is unwieldy, and is more easily counter
feited than paper Halls Balsam has been cOun
terfeited, but the genuine may be known by the
private proprietary stamp of John F. Henry on
each bottle. Always get the genuine if you want
a sure cure for coughs colds. hay fever, Influenza
ETC., etc. Price 81.
New stock of picture frames just opened at the
90 cent store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13

A coal hauler presented bill to citizen of
Canton last Monday, and the citizen reluctantly
paid it, and then began to abuse the teamster
Finally the teamster who is rustic, innocent old
fellow, made some reply and the other man then
got excited and went for the old fellow lively
Said he:
I'll show you begOd I'm Councilman one Of
the Council of this town. and dou't want you or
any other man to come foolin' round me with
your bills, begod. I'm goin to have you arrested
in holy minute,
And, finally the old fellow became really fright
ened, and the Councilman forced him to compro.
mise the matter by paying back one dollar of the
amount, and in addition made him treat to lager
beer at a grocery up town. The old fellow was
forced to believe that as member of the Council,
the other man could run things about as he
pleased.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13

Joe Gillespie not only knows how to run lively
lottery but he also sends out the Alliance RevietO
with nobby new head on it, and with a general
improvement throughout In the former head
there was lopsided cut of a Rolling Min which
looked as though 1t was about to fall over on a
freight train standing by, and in doing away with
this, many minds are relieved of a fear that an
other brakeman might be suddenly crushed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13

GRAND pigeon shoot, for a fine gold badge
and the Championship of the Canton sportmen's
Club came off at the Fair Grounds last Thursday
week. The badge is a fine one, and there were
ten contestants each to shoot at ten birds accord
ing to the rules governing such matches The
judges were Matt Mcclure and Geo D. saIton
and the badge was awarded to Gus Purney The
following Is the score:
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13

MAss1LLoN claims to have a park, but 1t isn't
everybody that can appreciate that fact. The
other day stranger stood in front of the Amer-
can House and ga2ed blankly about MIN soon he
turned to citizen of the place and remarked:
You have nice little town here; heard some
one speak of park where is your park located9 ?
With look of pride, the Massllonian pointed
to small vacant lot across the street, and said
"There."
see no park; replied the stranger
Right across there, sir; said the citizen, becom-
ing slightly piqued
Then the stranger moved up the walk about ten
feet, and as a light stole into his eye he re-
marked
Oh, yes, see itnow might have seen 1t before,
but there was man standing in front Of it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13
MAYOR,S SEANCE.

Lcmuel Cooper You may arise and explain !;
you are charged with having gone to the residence
of Mrs, Dennison, calling her witch, white
eyed pelican and other promscuous names.
Didn't call her poormiscuss; wouldn't call no
woman sIch names not If she wah mean enough
to frow limburg cheese at me.
Are you guilty of charge of disturbance2
If you jis be clam minnit I'll expose dis fuss.
Mssus Dennison she call Missus CoOpah, dats my
boss well she call huh awful bad cognaslics,
an couldn't stan 1t, an If could stan II, Mis-
sus Coopah she wouldn't admit II no how so jls
went oyah an call Mlssus DenniSon de same
apple-atings which she had subsequently applied
to Missus Coopah OATS de whole row in pea
nut shell.
You should have known better, Lemuel shall
fine you three dollars and costs
William Hensell you should have known 1t was
adeep wrong to get boiling drunk and try to break
up religious services in house OF the Lord, but
II seems you didn't,
Well your Honor, said Bill, trying to spin his
hat, when fellers drunk he can't tell what hes
going to do neither can lie tell what he did, af-
ter he gets sober especially If he's wild drunk.
Drunkenness is not an ameloratlng Crcum-
stance under the stern rlgidity of legal process,
William.
Yes, guess so.
And l shall fine you FIVE dollars and costs,
which is very light, considering the enormiy of
the offence, and hereafter when you go to church,
place two h"nds of peuitence before sober face
and strive to win an angels robes in the after
world. Five dollars william
Alouis Myers was identified in the same sacri-
leglous disturbance which brought William to
grief but he isso nimble on his feet that the po-
lice haven't found him yet.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13

Twelve tramps souped with Field and Dewalt
at the Hotel de Vile last Monday. The cold
weather sends them in.
LAST Sunday night one.legged tramp had the
jm-jams in the Wooster lookup, and when the
City Marshal came round in the morning, he
found the fellow doing Comanche war dance, in
state of utter nudity, Upon investigation twas
learned that he had burned all his clothing in the
stove, thinking it full of creeping things He was
provided with a new suit and sent to the county
iniirmary.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13
HERE'S BUSINESS.

You may all talk of rare bargains, and shoddy
dealers may advertise to sell below cost "a thing
which no man can do and continue long in bust
ness but defy competition in the quality of my
stock and in comparative prices, sell the very
best goods only, and at only l5per cent. apove
cost and then for cash only. have no rent to pay
no partner to divide with, all Of which goes to
the benefit Of my customers, Call and see,
JOSEPH RICHARDS,
81 South Market st.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13

ANOTHER railroad project is being discussed
The Masslon q CoshOcton Railroad is going to
extend their line from Bars Mills TO Canton.
They have two proposed routes, the one will
strike through the country from Barrs Mills to
Smoketown and from thence to Canton. This
will leave Navarro about two and one half miles
from the main line, the nearest point being"n the
Isaac Hawk farm. The other route is from
Barrs Mills to Justus, thence to Navarro and
thence to Canton. MdssilOp american.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13

ACcIDENT.-on last Monday, while Adam Good
man was engaged in the blacksmith department
Of Ballard, Fast Co.'S works, a part OF the heavy
shafting fell from above, striking in such man
ner that he was very badly injured he received
painful cuts and bruises on the head and his len
thigh was badly crushed for several inches, and
the bone badly broken Mr. Goodman's injuries
were attended to as carefully as possible, and he
suffered much pain. He was removed to his
residence on South Market street. where the best
attention is given him. We have been informed
that Amputation may be necessary.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13

CANTON GRANGE.-This Lodge of Changers met
in their hail. in the Dannemiller block, last Satur'
day afternoon, and held public installation exer-
cises. Quite large attendance was present and
the following members were duly installed as off
GERS: ]. K Neisz, Master; Thomas Vanhorn, Over
seer; L. j. Wise, Chaplain; Josiah Hartzell, Lee
turer; H. R. Parker, Treasurer; B. F, Neisz Secre
tary Joseph Maxwell, Gatekeeper Mrs. 7. X.
Neiss, Ceres Mrs B. F. Neisz, Pomona Mrs. Joel
Staver, Flora.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13

A persistent and cheeky advertising agent in
Pittsburgh, has wasted considerable postage in
endeavoring to satisfy us that he is the right sort
of man to deal with. We say now, publicly
that he can save postage by giving us the go-by
Our only agent for Pittsburgh is Col. VIM. L
Foulk and we want no other as long as he gives
us satisfaction. We were once induced to con-
tract with Mr.. Weaver and we are satisfied with
the experience Huntington (Pa.) Journal.
Just our situation exactly. VIM. L. Foulk is
our only authorized and recognized agent for ad-
vertising in Pittsburgh and vicinity, to others we
have nothing to say.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13
FOR SALE.

ten.horse power engine and boiler, in good
repair. Also, large Cincinnati meat chopper,
good as new covered two-horse meat wagon;
one single horse wagon one horse and a lot of
Rxtures belonging to a butcher shop. will sell
the above cheap at private sale on years time,
with good security For further particulars en-
Quire OF the undersigned, at his residence, East
Tuscarawas street. East of Cherry
Dec3l-3t, C. Il. LAIBLIN.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13

Two young men who spend much Of their spare
time on South Cherry street, fought one night re-
Gently on East Eighth street, This was the third
fight they have engaged in within short time,
and as the same man came out laurelly each
time, he now claims the championship, and
wants some one to get him up gorgeous belt
you know you know"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13

Fritz Alexander, familarly known to the boys
as 'Swope," emphatically denies that he has made
an assignment to Abe Eitneier, or any other man,
and placdly remarks, as he stuIs his pipe full OF
"doube A." that the man who started the story I
."dummer as his sawbuck"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13

He hunted in the woods for six days, and dur
ing the whole time saw neither dear or beer" is
what Western Ohio editor says Amy man who
will nope round the woods for that period look
ing for girl or keg of lager, must certainly be
crazy or under the influence of too much bad
whisky.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Gustave Gesswein and Marie Dorm, Anthony
Martin and Annie Kroph, David Hinton and Lu.
cinda stauffer, Louis Follat and Jennie Monnot,
Alphonso Faiver and Eugene NJ. Menegay Reu-
ben ShOllenberger and Sadie Stormfeltz, Jacob s.
Hershey and Mary staufier, Jacob NJ. Walk and
Lucinda S. Clark, Stephen A. Biddle and Mary C.
Westrich, Philip seuble and Caroline Zug, Henry
s. Miller and Nancy E. Holben, John OFT and
Mary Ann Danner, David W. Snyder and Eliza
beth Mong, Patrick Culinan and Lizzie NJ. Nyers,
William Hartzell and Sarah A. Hawk, William
]. Adams and Emma Smith, John NJ. Mcdowell
and Bine Wampler.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13
BEYOND VALUATION

The worth of any invention which obvlates or
Mltgates the loss of any of the natural senses can
not be measured by dollars and cents OF this
character is the Diamond spectacles," which are
scientifically made from the best possible material
Every pair has the trade mark, small diamond
For sale in Canton by DEUBLE BROS.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13

DISSOLUTION.

Mr.. D. D. Miller retired from the Milling firm of
D. Lind & Co. by mutual consent of all partners
concerned, on January lst The remaining mem
bers of the firm will continue to do business under
the same name, and respectfully solicit patronage
from the public. They will endeavor at all times
TO accommodate their patrons and to furnish the
best of everything in their line of -four meal ETC.
See their advertisement in this issue.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13

Davis and Mullen two journeyman burglars,
who went through the Bee Hive store, Aassllon,
escaped from jail last Monday evening week
ago. and are still at large, After the confusion of
Baxter moving out and Sheriff Rauch moving
into the jail it was not noticed till late They
sawed the bars from the door, and thus got out.
The saving had probably been done for some
time, and they only awaited the day of remov-
ing, which they correctly supposed would give
them an excellent opportunity for slipping away.
No blame can be attached to Sheriff Rauch in the
matter,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13
GOOD RARGATNS.

Rare bargains are now being offered in Gents
Furnishing Goods winter wear, hats, caps gloves,
sCsrfs, mufflers, ties, etc., fine overcoatings and
other desirable goods at the old reliable store of
A. Kit g. Co. They have also in stock large and
new stock of fine cloths, cassimeres vestings, ETC.
Don't buy till you call on them. South west side
Public Square.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13
JURORS FOR TINE Jlyulpv rrn,

The following Is a list Of the Grand and peti
Jurors drawn for the January term, 1876 of IN
Court of Common Pleas:
GRAND JURY,
John +, Roth, Canton
Joseph Poyser,
John Coy, Nimishlllen.
Henry WISE "
Jonas Braucher, Jackson.
Samuel Miller, Tuscarawas.
Jacob Lea e, oSnaburgh,
David Cable, Pike.
Joseph Funk, Sugar Creek.
Peter shollenoerger, Lake.
Frank Bryan, Marlboro.
Frank Orr, Lexington
Samuel Shaiier
Jos, Barnaby,
Jacob Kemery Bethlehem.
PETIT JURY.
L. j. Dales, Lexington.
Peter Keplnger, Lexington
Levi Rakestraw Washington.
Alfred Unkefer,
r. NJ Wilhelm, Sugar Creek
. James l.. Leeper, Perry.
Andrew II, Smith, Perry.
Robert b. Hamilton, Sandy.
John II. Dagger Osnaburgh.
Hiram Unger Paris.
Christian Wyandt, Sugar Creek
H. s. Belden, Canton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13

YOUNG men who sRore off on New Years day,
now buy oranges by the dozen, and eat one each
morning before breakfast. They tell inquiring
parents that its good for their health and appetite
but the truth is the Journal of Chemistry pub
lished an item saying that eating of oranges be-
fore breakfast would destroy mans appetite for
gin and hot toddies,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13

THE chief of police keeps a register of all the
tramps who visit the city. He goes at them, one
by one, each morning with pencil and book
and asks standard list of questions, and as they
answer it is probable that he hears more lies to the
square minute than any other man in Canton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13

COMMISSIONERS PRoCEEDNGs.-Andrew shorb
appointed Inhrmary Director in place of the late
C. ]. Geiger, and his bond accepted
DR.. shepler was appointed physician for the
county Jail
These appointments were made at special Sea-
sion on Wednesday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13

On last Friday evening, week ago, the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the present term
by the Knights Of Pythias;
H. j. Bacon. C. c.; John Anderson, V. c.; C. A.
Pentz, P. F. E. AcLain, P. c.. A. R. Buckius, N,
of F.; J. A. Meyer NJ of E.; A. ]. Criss, X. of R,
S.; VIM. volkman, NJ A.; VIM. Kingsnorth, A.
R. Buckius and L. b. FOX, Trustees; E. W. Page
R.GL.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13

THE Seville Times learns that down near Can
ton is located a band of tramps, numbering nearly
one'hundred, who have built log house in the
woods and live by making depredatons upon the
people in the neighborhood.-Ez
Let's see; what's that editors name? Mum
chausen, or something like that, isn't it?
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-01-13

ON New Years day Dave Fisher, of the Kenton
Democrat, was presented with fine gOld.headed
cane by his friends, Mayor johnson made witty
presentation speech and David responded The
inscription Presented to D, s. Fisher, by the
Heathen Church." was engraved on the head
Dave was formerly Canton boy, and is now
prominent Deacon in the Heathen Church"
No missionaries need apply.