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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25

WONDERFUL EsCAPE-During the night the heavy
storm of thunder and lightning that visited this
neighborhood, last week, Mr. and Mrs. John P.
Smith, of Marlboro township, were frightened
nearly to death, and from sufficient cause too
as their escape from death is one of the most won
derful on record. The storm was the most severe
one of this season, and the lightning flashed most
frghtfully During the storm it.struck Mr.. Smiths
house. he and his wife were sleeping on feather
tick near a fiue. The lightning came down the
fue, and when it reached their room 1t darted of,
struck their bedstead, and ran around the lower
part of the framework of the bed tearing it TO
pieces, with nothing between them and the elec.
trio destroyer but feather tick 1t cavorted about
the room and tore off some of the wainscoting. and
acted as familiar as though it had been boarding
there for a year. Finally it darted through the
floor and into the ground, leaving the occupants
of the bed in state of frightful bewilderment
Great splinters were torn from the bedstead Just
under them, and the fact that neither of them
were hurt, constitutes one of those curious freaks
of Providence which are altogether miraculous
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25
GET RELIABLE LNkORMA1LON.

We would advise all persons who are contem'
plating trip to the West, either for pleasure or
for permanent settlement to first select the best
and most direct route, Now the fact that the Old
Reliable Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad and con
nections form the only line running through
Pullman Sleeping Cars and Day Coaches from
Cleveland and Toledo via the T. W. & W. R'y, and
from Chicago via the c. B, &. O. R, R., via Quincy,
to ST. Joseph, Atchinson and Kansas City without
change, making direct connectionsat at these points
with all trains for the West and South, should
satisfy every one that this is the route. Should
you desire map of this line, or any information
regarding time or rates, the same will be gladly
furnished upon application, either by letter or in
person, to I. PENNFlELD,
Gen, Pass. & Ticket Agt,, Hannibal, Mo.
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25

When young men go into the country OH Sun
day to play quiet game of draw poker, they
should choose spot where no beligerent bull is
loafng about. A party of five Canton sports fell
over fence last Sunday, bruising their bodies
and barking their shins and leaving six nickels
and deck of cards lying under a tree, without
regard to pairs, fulls and lushes, and all because
they failed to observe bull which intruded sud
denly upon them and signifed his intention of
playing little game of poker in his own peculiar
style. If the boys had been at church they might
have put their nickels in the contribution box
and saved the cards.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25

Thomas F. Kirk, late director of the G, A. Band,
left Canton last week to return to his former home
in Pittsburgh, having severed his connection with
the band. We are indeed sorry that this is So.
Mr. Kirk in times past has done much toward
making the band what it is, and has in many
ways catered to the musical tastes of Canton, and
elevated and toned, to considerable extent the
appreciation of our people for music. Besides, he
is genial gentlemen and good citizen, and in
every sense we are sorry to lose him. He has the
best wishes of many.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25

No SUNDAY MEAT.-0n last Saturday evening a
citizen of South Canton came up town to purchase
few necessities for household use. Among other
articles, he bought liberal supply of fresh meat.
After his business was finished, he visited one or
several lager beer resorts and became unsettled.
Finally he started home but pedestrianism was
so difficult that he gave up all thoughts of the
world, and when near his residence, went to bed
in gutter, where he lay for some time A hungry
cur smelled his meat afar Off, and stealing eau
tiousY up he stole 1t, and with several pounds OF
fresh meat in his teeth he trotted off to hold pic
mic with several other dogs. Brace up, Brown"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
MONDAY EVENING. Nav %. 1871

MONDAY EVENING, May %, 1876
Present. Barlet, President; Barlet Campbell
Cassidy, Herbruck Lantz, Leininger and Monnot
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
Petttons.-H Henry Cock reported that lot owned
by Elizabeth Cock, at 9th and Walnut streets, wa
oVerllowed every time there comes heavy rain
ana asked for remedy Referred TO Street Com
missioner.
From John H, Smith, asking for the establish
ment Of grade on Sth street. between Poplar and
Plum, Referred to Committee on Streets and
Alleys.
Ihe matter of an ObStructed sewer on Pennsyl
Vanla avenue was referred to treetCommssioner
Reports gf COmmitees.-lo onmttee on City Prop.
erty reported that they had purchased safe and
paid Diebold, Norris Il Co.'S assignees sa27 0 fol-
the same, Approved.
committee on Streets and Alleys reported in ia.
Yor OF opening Jackson street Approved,
same committee recommended the opening OF
walnut street, south ofIailroad. Laid on table.
Committee on Gas reported in favor of removing
gas0ene store house to field in the southwestern
part Of the city, owned by C. Oberly. Approved.
Committee on GraVeyards reported that old
Plum street graveyard had been cleaned out
trimmed up and putin proper shape, and arrange
ment with John Wonderly TO take care oft for
the grass he can procure from 1t. Approved
Committee on Board of Equalization then re.
ported the following named parties as members OF
said board; U. R. Feather, David collars, L.
Biechele, Joseph Schott, W, R. Reeves and George
Cook
Special CommatGes.-The committee instructed
to inspect the lumber purchased by city from Mrs.
Meyer, reported the same as good and merchanta-
BILE. Adopted
City Solicitor was instructed to correct the error
in water works road on the record
Committee on Ways and Means reported in ia
vor of drawing an ordinance to provide for the
levy of tax to meet the expense of city govern.
ment
OrdtHaaces.-Second reading of an ordinance to
open Jackson street.
Second reading of an ordinance to provide for
the levy of tax to meet the expenses OF city gov
ernment Read third time under suspension of
rules and passed,
Third reading and passage of an ordinance to
provide for the issue of bonds to Mrs. Meyer in
payment for lumber.
Miscellaneous. THE matter of new belts and
maces for policemen was referred to Committee on
Police.
A motion was carried to grade Jackson street.
Matter OF purchasing paving brick was referred
to the Committee on Streets and Alleys.
MeSsrs' Woodwork, of Massillon made a propo.
sition to pave the city square with asphalt No
action. They also made proposition to put down
crossings No action.
BILLS ALLOWED.
Street Commissioner, labor. 50
J. b. Manne labor 3 60
Raemhill Schneider, abor.................. 26 43
" W. Diilol, repalTS'....''' ''..,.,.."....., 50
Campbell Eek 4 Co.................. II 81
Bill ofA. Vogt, repairing culvert at Schrvers
run was referred
Adjourned.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25
NEW MEAT MARhET.

Don't fail to read this through, The popular
meat market of Beard & Gotshall corner Walnut
and Tuscarawas street, has recently undergone
a change that hardly makes 1t recognizable to
those who have not visited 1t for some time. Two
rooms haYe been made one, a large and improved
patent ice box has been erected, and it has been
made the largest and neatest meat market in the
city Messrs. Beard & Gotshall are bound to please
the citizens, as all who call on them will readily
see They deal in none but the choicest fresh and
cured meats Of all kinds and their prices are as
low as any but in order to make still further re-
ductions in price, and to sell the best meats at
lowest figures, they will sell for cash only on and
after June Is. Don't fail TO call on them.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25
COPY Oh A LETTER TO R. A. DE
FOREST.

BIRMINGHAM, Conn.,, May 10, 1876.
r. A. DEFoREsT
Business here is much depressed. |
have just bought from the Birmingham
Corset Company 100 dozen of their cele-
brated corsets which you can sell in Can
ton at 50 cents. 1t is just half price.
Yours, Z. A. IALCOII'
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25
A RELIABLE HOUSE.

When you are in need of anything in the line
of fine wall papers, window shades blinds, house
mouldings, &c, &c, the safest pace to go forgot d
articles and low prices is at the established house
of w. B, Perkins & Co.. Southwest corner Public
Square, This is also the cheapest place in the
county to go for newspapers, magazines, peri
odcals of all kinds; all the late publications in
books pamphlets, &C.; also large line of sta
tionery, blanks pictures of all kinds frames, &c,
&c. They carry the largest stock in the county
and can sell cheaper and offer better bargains
than can be secured anywhere outside of the
1or rUa nitins
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25
DO you WISH A STEADY B Us1NESS ,

Why waste your time on things thatwont go2"
Wanted in each county, hive experienced general
agent to canvass for an article indispensable to
every business man. Profits sure and large, State
female, in every htolShip. four Western Border,
One Hundred Years Ago; " unquesttonGbly the best,
fullest. cheapest and most thrilling work on
Border Life Struggle and Adventure ever pub
Iished. Already in twelfth edition. No dull page
ing very fast in the Old Border States-If you
want choice territory apply al once for free illustrated
circular, TO ]. G. M'CURDY & Co., Pittsburgh, Pa
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25

t. G. stanly has leased the Empire House at
Akron, and will open it up to the public in fine
style. Mr.. stanly has been a resident of Alliance
for twenty-five years, and his friends will regret
to learn of his removal from this community. But
what Alliance will lose, the goodly city of Akron
will gain, and the Empire House, under his skill
full MANAGEMENT, will soon, we hope, regain all its
old popularity.-AHidRceR RevieD.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25

A train will start at o'clock on the morning of
June 1st for San Francisco from New York, 1926
miles sixteen passengers, each of whom will pay
$500 fare the trip to be made in eightyeig
The tickets will be in book form, and the cover,
ings to be of solid silver and ten leaves inside are
to be finely engraved. There will be relays Of en-
gines at every station where the train may stop.
No ladies admitted. This train will pass over the
p, Ft. W. & C. Ry., and will go through Canton
some time during the forenoon of June 1st
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25
Rnsiness Wems.

WHICH WOULD you ratherdo or go to Andrew
schwermers, where you can purchase the very
best quality of boots Shoes &C., at the very lowest
prices. No shoddy goods, all his are warranted
simon pure Ladies' gaites are selling at prices
from rs cents per pair up and other goods proper
tlOnately They may all talk, but Schwertners
Is the place for bargains
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25

GET HIM.-If there is negro minstrel show or
ganizing anywhere in this vicinity that wants to-
engage the services of funny end man, we would
advise the manager to secure the services of the
local man of the steubenville Gazette. Get him at
all hazards, even If you have to hold out the in
ducement of seven dollars and half week,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25

The City Council will receive the appreciation
of our citizens if they will pass some kind of an
ordinance to prevent unmuzzled dogs from run
ming loose on our streets during the summer.
Canton has remarkably large number of old
NANCY and useless ours which need killing more
than anything else. During last summer three
dogs, with unmistakable signs of hydrophobia,
were killed on our Streets fortunately before any
one was bitten, These three we know Of, how
many more there may have been we are unable
to say. Let some action be taken.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25

1.-THE Centennial Reunion ofthe scholars, teach
ers and friends past and present, of the Plain
township Center School, which is to come off on
Wednesday, June 14th, in the grove adjoining the
school house, promises to be one of the most pleas
snt affairs of the year. fine programme of ex-
ercises has been made out, and all the hospitality
and generosity for the which citizens of Plain town
ship are noted, will be freely extended 10 those
who may attend.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25

NEARLY DRowNED.-On Tuesday forenoon a
young son of Mr.. Aver, engineer at the water
works wheel-house, had very narrow escape
from drowning. In crossing the water works race
on plank, he lost his balance and fell in where
the water is quite deep, and but for the timely as
sistance of Willie Grimes son of Esquire Grimes,
he must certainly have been drowned. The latter
lad jumped in and saved him by pulling him
ashore.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25

The general opinion seems to be that the Sheriff
of Stark county was not courageous enough to
meddle with the riotous miners Buckeye State.
That is an utter falsehood No such an opinion
exists, except so far as stirred up by the Sorehead
publisher Of the Repository, who lost bis bread
butter and heaven when his one hundred dollar
pet was defeated last fall for the office Of Sheriff
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25

We are called upon to make slight correction
in the item we published last week concerning
the verdict of the jury in the case of the Valley
Railroad vs. U. R. Feather We stated that the
jury stood eleven to one all through. They stood
seven for the Railroad Company and five against
on the first ballot, after which they stood eleven
to one until they agreed to disagree.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25

Kitzmiller's trotters, Hylas and Judge Waite,
are progressing finely at the Cleveland track un
der the care of John Croker. They will probably
be entered in several races during the summer,
and the Judge will not surprise those who know
him If he comes down into the twentes before the
season closes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25
INyENTIoNs AND DBCOVERIEs.

Gold is valuable to all men, so far as the matter
of attending to their worldly desires is concerned
but gold won't keep you clean itwOn't keep your
hands white and soft, and the skin pure and
clean. The greatest discovery of the age for this
purpose, is Joseph Becheles California Soap, ac-
knowedged by all who have tried 1t to have no
equal for household uses. No one who has used
this excellent article will ever go without it, Ask
your grocer for the California Soap,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25

A life insurance policy in a company like the
United States, of New York. is better than an
equivalent amount in gold. Gold may be stolen;
but the policy is asort OF money-orderof of no use
to robber, and is lien on firmly located funds
Mr.. D. H. Miner, Room l5, City Hall Building,
Cleveland, the General Agent, is arranging for
local agents.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25

A young man named Perry Coyle, living on East
Tuscarawas street, tried to discharge load from
a large navy revolver the other day when all
seven loads went off at once with loud explosion
and the revolver went TO pieces, The young man
wasn't hurt much but you may as well shoot a
man full of holes as scare him to DEATH
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25

Rather small audience greeted the Cont
nentals" at the Opera House last Friday night
Their concert was the finest Canton has had for
many months Thus do people exhibit their
tastes; had 1t been the Black Crook or something
similar, the hall would have been full, and some
of our solid business men would have helped to
All II too
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25

Isn't 1t becoming monotonous bore to name
everything, new and old, after the Centennial
We have Centennial saloons, side shows, and any
thing and everything almost, from terrier pup to
a patent gas tank. Suppose we try something
new,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25

On last Monday AlfredJ. Criss and Byron Smith
appeared before William ], Piero, Justice of the
Peace and waived an examination on the charge
of murder in the second degree for the killing of
George Ehret, and were bound over to Common
Pleas Court in the sum of $1,000 each. Bail was
secured. The Grand Jury, which meets next
Monday, will next take the case in hand.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25

Mrs. Page, wife of E. W. Page, Clerk of Courts,
has been lying dangerously i'll at her former home
in Lima, Ohio Last Friday her husband was
telegraphed for, and day or two or two after he
telegraphed for DR.. L. NJ. Whiting We are glad
to learn that Mrs Page is improving.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25

Jesse H. Erb, a former citizen of Canton who
went to Missouri some tin e ago, has returned TO
Ohio and located at No. II Prospect street, Cleve-
land, where he is engaged in the -four and feed
business. He removed his family from Canton
last Saturday,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25

The prices of boots and Shoes at VIM S. Parry s
Opera House Boot and Shoe Store are at least 20
per cent less than they are to be found elsewhere
His store being branch of a large boot and shoe
store he is thereby enabled to sell goods at about
the prices that other dealers pay for them. Go to
the Opera House Shoe Store for Red Hot Live Bar
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25

BANKRUPTSALE OF CASSLMERES.
The bankrupt sale of Utica Cassimeres
at R. A. DEF Forests Opera House Store
is being made at so cents yard for Cas-
simeres that never before sold at less than
ST. to $1.25.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25
MARTHA WASHINGTON

Mrs A. Cook North Market street, has just re-
ceived the handsome style hat called Martha
Washington. She is prepared to do over old hats
in same style or any leading style of ladies' hats
outths season. Also a large assortment of real
hair switches, Call early and secure bargains.
mYll.d
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25

On Saturday evening the Midday Sporting Truck
Company will engage in a trial run on Cherry
street. # their new uniforms arrive in time they
will appear in them. They are preparing to at.
tend the tournament to be held at Shelby, Ohio,
on June tst, and we hope they may bring home
Driza
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25

A band of young Canton fellows, under the
name of "King Bros Combination" gave a show
at Waynesburgh last Friday night. The proceeds
amounted to about sl75, or 81 rs, we forget which
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25
FAILURE OF THE GRAPHIC COL
LAR COMPANY

have purchased from the assignee in
bankruptcy of the Graphic Collar Com
pany, $4,000 ofthe celebrated Graphic
Paper Collars, which l shall commence
selling on Saturday next at l2 cents a
box, the regular price is 80 cents.
r. A, DEF0REST.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25
COW AND HEIFER LOST,

slrayed from the premises of the undersigned, a
dark red cow the shell of the right horn is
stripped of. The heifer is of a roam color about
years old, but small of her age. A reward of 81
will be paid by returning the same to LEVI
BoRDNER, Bolivar, Tuscarawas county.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25
SALES OYER 500 A Day

The large Retail Dry Goods, Carpet and
Wall Paper House, opened in the Opera
House building, is doing an average cash
trade of $4OO day,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25

At the New York Auction Sale of
American Quilts, R. A. DeForest, of the
Opera House, bought 500, He is offering
them at 80 cents and ST..
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25

The Hope Wrought Iron and Steel Bridge Com
pany have materially enlarged their works, back
of South Plum street, and added new machinery.
They are making their beautiful iron fencing,
which is growing in favor.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25
IAN EYE FOR AN EYE.

If your eyes are failing you, there is one article
that will so truly give yon an eye for an eye as
the Diamond spectaclcs, which are clear, brilliant
and manufactured from the very best crystal peb-
bles with the greatest possible care and skill
Every pair stamped with small diamond. For
sale in Canton by Double Bros.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25

Caked breasts. rheumatism, sciatica swellings
sprains stiff joints burns, scalds poisonous bites
and all flesh, bone and muscle ailmel IS, can be
absolutely cured by the Centaur Liniments. What
the White Liniment is for the human family, the
Yellow Lniment is for spawned, CALLED and lane
horses and animals.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25
E, F. KUnkGl'S Bitter Wine Of Iron

Has never been known to fail in the cure of weak
ness attended with symptoms indisposition to ex-
erton loss of memory, diffclty of breathing, gen.
eral weakness, horror of disease, weak nervous
trembling dreadful horror ofdeath nlghtsweats
cold feet weakness dimness of vision, languor
universal lassitude OF the muscular system hot
hands. flushing of the body, dryness Of the skin
pallid cOuntenance and eruptions on the face pu
rifying the blood, pain In the back, heaviness of
the eyelids, frequent blackspots flying before the
ewes with temporary sufusion and loss of sight; /;
want of attention, etc. These symptoms all arise,
from a weakness and to remedy that use DR.. E,
F. KUNKEL'S S BITTER WINE OF IRON. Itnev-
er fails. Thousands are now enjoying health who
have used it. Get the genuine. Sold only in 81
bottles Take only E. F. Kunkel's Depot and Of
fee, No, 259 North Ninth street. Philadelphia, Pa.
This truly vail able tonic has been 80 thoroughly
tested by all classes of the community, that 1t is
now considered indispensableas tonic medicine
1t costs but little puries the blood and gives tone
to the stomach, renovates the system and pro-
longs life
now only ask a trial of this valuable tonic.
Price, 81 90 per bottle. E. f. KUNKEL, Sole Pro-
prietor, Philadelphia, Pa. Ask your druggist for
Kunkel's Bitter Wine of Iron, and take no other
make. Sold only In 500 bottles. ALI Others are
counterfeit 80 beware of them,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25
The DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
CASH AND CREDIT.

Atthe old credit houses they charge 25
cents for Pacific Percals At DeForest's
Opera House Store the best goods made
are retailed at II cents.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25

The talk Of getting up grand handicap foot
race, to be ran on the fair grounds some time dur
ing the early part of June, has proved to have
been all talk, having substantially fallen through,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-05-25

DON'T WASTE your time and money ON poor and
shoddy goods, butgo to Andy schwertner's head
quarters for fine boots and shoes when you want
bargains None but the best quality of goods sold.
Four doors east of American Hotel.