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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27
BILLS ALLOWED.

The SMITH BURGLARY-Since our last issue we
have learned the particulars of the burglary at the
residence of George E. Smith, on the Fulton road.
They are substantially as follows: During the
night Mr., Smith was awakened, and Immediately
became conscious of the fact that there were
strangers in the house. The bosom of his shirt
was wet and the skin, Immediately next to it,,
burned, and he saw an attempt had been made to
chlOroform him, Mrs Smith then arose and
lighted a candle, and almost Immediately two
masked men came into the room. One was tall,
with light hair, and wore white mask the other
was short heavy set, with black hair and wore q
red mask As soon as they entered the room Mr..
Smith sat up in bed, drew a loaded navy revolver,
cooked and pointed it at the short man with the
red mask who had come up to within four feet of
the bedside, and as Mr.. Smith cried "Halt!" he
stopped ard said: Keep quiet and don't shoot"
Just then Mr.. Smith observed that the other bur.
glar stood in the doorway with a revolver eveled
at his head, and he feared to shoot the one for
fear of receiving a counter shot from the other.
At this point the short burglar began sliding to-
ward his companion, and when he reached the
door, both left unceremoniously. having taken
nothing of any particular value, except Mr..
Smiths watch Mr.. Smith afterwards found cot
ton on the floor, which it is supposed, had been
saturated with chlOrofOrm On the evening fol-
lowing his meat house was robbed the thieves
taking his old family mare out of the stable and
using her to transport the meat.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27
TREAS. FESSLER
READY TO RECEIVE TAXES.

We learn that Treasurer Fess-
ler is ready to receive taxes, the
books being allin shape and in his
hands, according to law, He de-
sires that all who can make it con-
venient will come along before
the end of the tax-paying term,
which is June Goth, Every tax
payerknOws that It's not pleasant
to call at the Treasurer's Office
when the crowd is large and the
jam disagreeable. The Treasurer
therefore hopes that the friends
over the county will make 1t con-
venient to call and fix things in
good time and thereby aCCOmmC-
date themselves as well as him
self.
aDrl3-tN
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27
PEABODY HO CENTENNIAL

We are sorry to learn that we are to miss the
presence of one of our well-known hotel pro-
prietors. Col james Watson, for twenty one
years proprietor of the Henrie House, has leased
the Peabody Hotel, corner of Ninth and Locust
streets Philadelphia, Immediately in the center
of the business part of the city, only two squares
from the Continental and Girard Hotels, and the
theaters 1t isGonnected with street cars from de-
pots-saving carriage hire. Mr.. Watson still leaves
the Henrie House in charge of his old corps of
clerks and servants. Owing to the popularity of
Col. Watson with the West, his adopted residence;
and with the South, being native of Virginia,
there can be no doubt of his success He informs
us that he will reserve rooms for his friendsin his
hotel; or if he has no rooms, upon application
by letter he will be pleased to secure other quar-
ters for them. His charges are reasonable-S3 a
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27
KANSAS PACIFIC RAILWAY.
THE OLD PIONEER LINE.

KANSAS, COLORADO, SAN JUAN, BLACK HILLS.
Kansas City to Denver and the famous Rocky
Mountain resorts. The direct route TO San Juan.
The only line from Kansas City to the Black
Hills under one management, Passes through
the fertile Central Kansas, and through the i'm
portant cities, and the locations of the capital and
all the great State institutions, through the finest
farming and grazing lands in America Millions
of acres for sale cheap by the Railwa! Company
upon long time, and to be had free by actual set
tiers. Reaches Colorado, with its charming
climate, its celebrated hot and cold medicinal
springs, magnificent scenery-perpetual snow
capped mountain SUBMITS $4,000 feet high, water
falls and cascades-almost continual sunshine
cooi nights in summer The most desirable clim-
ate for invalids in summer and winter, in the
world; a sure cure for asthma and has good
effect upon those predisposed to pulmonary affec-
tions. Colorado produces the best beef and -four;
has valuable gold, silver, copper lead and coal
mines; good hotels, fine roads, good hunting and
fishing.
Pullman Palace Cars and fine day coaches
through to Denver without change No ferries.
transfers nor changes of cars to annoy. Lowest
rates to all points guaranteed. For descriptive
circulars, address General Passenger Agent Kan
sas Pacific Railway, Kansas City.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

MONDAY EVENING, April a. 1876.
Present-B -Barlet, President Cassidy Lantz, Her
bruck, Weaver Campbell, Leininger and Monno
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
lhe President then appointed the folowin
standing committees, the first named being chair
men.
Streets and ARCys-Lantz Herbruck and Barlet
ways and Means-Barlet, Cassidy and Herbruck
fTe epdrtmcnt-Leininger Weaver and Lantz
Ctatms-Cassidy Campbell and Herbruck.
(Hy 0GcerS- -Herbruck, Campbell and Lein
niger
Police-Weayer feininger and Monnot
Cty Property Campbell, Lantz and Barlet.
Gas &c.-Monnot HeIbruck ana Weaver
Grdueyards Cassidy, Weaver and Leininger.
Unfinished Business Campbell, Lantz and Bar
let
city Poor Cassidy, Weaver Monnot and Lein.
niger,
PcitionS-From n s. Martin and Others asking
for the vacation of Fulton street. between 4th and
9th streets Referred to Committee on Streets and
| Alleys Remonstrance against same from Ira
| Whaler, John 7, Bender and Others Same refer
ence From citizens of Mahoning street asking
for plank walk east of Sd street, on Mahoning.
Same reference.
Quarterly report of Mayor Braden referred to
Committee on City Officers
Mr. Campbell introduced the following:
ReSotued That the City Solicitor be instruct
ed to draw up and present an amendment to the
police ordinance, providing for the appointment
of five instead of four police officers, who shall
receive s45 per month and extras, instead of $50.
Passed.
An ordinance to amend anordinance, providing
for the election and salary of city civil engineer
had third reading and was rejected by unani-
nous vote.
City Solicitor was then instructed to present an
ordinance to reduce the salary of assistant city
civil engineer from 90 so to 81 rs per day
Bond of Joseph Trout, City Clerk $4,000 with
j. A, Meyer and A, A, Shorb, suretles, was ap-
proved. The matter of the grade on the square,
from 9th street to TuScarawas was referred to the
Committee on Streets and Alleys, with power to
act City Solicitor Wise presented an ordinance
to amend section of an ordinance providing for
the payment of the salary of assistant city en-
gineer, Read three times under suspension of
the rules and passed,
On motion of Mr.. Campbell the Committee on
Streets and Alleys, with City Engineer were in.
strueted to visit Prospect street, with view to
strengthening anu report at next meeting.
Mr., Cassidy introduced the following:
Resolved That the Mayor be authorized to call
public meeting at the Opera House on Saturday
evening, for the purpose and view of preparing
for Centennial celebration in Stark county
Adopted.
The complaint against the cesspool at the Ogden
House was referred TO the Committee on City
Property, Street Commissioner was instructed to
repair culvert wall over run on East Tuscarawas
street. City Solicitor was instructed to draft au
ordinance to issue city bonds to the amount of
S2O9 HlOO, without interest in payment of the
bill of John F. Blake for lumber
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27
GET RELIABLE LNEORMA7IOM.

We would advise all persons who are contem.
plating a trip to the West either for pleasure or
for permanent settlement, to first select the best
and most rect 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 7. W. q W. R'y, and
from Chicago via the G. B. g. Q, R. R., via Quincy,
to St. Joseph, Atchinson and Kansas City without
change, making direct connections 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 L. PENNFlELD,
Gen. Pass. & Ticket Agt., Hannibal, Mo.
mar30-9m
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27

HAMBURG EMBRoIDERIEs-At the new
dry goods rooms opened by r. A. DeFor-
est, in the Opera Block, they are offering
5000 yards of Hamburg Embroideries at
half their value.
We commend to favorable attention the an
nouncement in another column of the New York
Tribune for the coming Centennial and Presi-
Dental campaign. If the Tribune makes out a
strong case is because the facts sustain it, for the
paper was never stronger or better than it is
at the present time, To obtain a paper like the
Weekly Tribune six months for fifty cents is an OPP
portunity rarely offered and well worth improv
Ing 1t will be well also for those who propose to
subscribe or raise clubs, to move at once, and 40
secure the most that may be had for their money.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27
MARRIAGE LICENSES,

Christian Stettler and Rebecca L. Loutzen-
heiser, Jacob Warstler and Almira Kyser, Wesley
Strong and Alzo Hart5ell, John Phister and Ann
Schart, Isaac Linton and Katie Reneath Benia-
min N. Bruner and Mrs. Sarah J. Middleton
Charles P, Reed and Ida E. Harting, Hiram Stump
and Emma Swigart, Lewis X. Edwards and Mary
A. Jones, William Dishon and Phoebe Essinger,
VIM. B. Curth and Mrs. Anna Smith Matthias
Weber and Elizabeth Shmader, jeremiah P. Bal
ley and Eliza Germany.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27
GRIND OPENING.

Glad news to all concerned in reduction OF
prices in boots and shoes Golden opportunity to
secure your spring goods Andrew schwertner,
having removed to his new, large and elegant
room on East Tuscarawas street, and having re-
ceived large and bran new stock of the latest
styles in all boots Shoes slippers gaers, &c, &c,
invites all citizens of Canton and vicinity to at
tend his Grand Opening on next saturday, when
they can see his goods, ascertain his prices and
purchase to IN advantage seldom found. Don't
fail to attend the opening on Saturday April 2oth
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27

Henry Fisher returned last Saturday from the
Centennial, where he put ups fine exhibition of
his goods. A large photograph of his display was
taken by the Centennial Photographic Company,
which was the first view taken of any display in
the exhibition halls. The view can be seen at
Perkins & Co.'S book store. Mr.. Fisher reports
that though the exposition will be formally opened
on May 10th, it will be some time before all the
articles entered can be arranged and the big show
go on in all its magnifcence.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27

A Canton man recently bought dog, which he
priced very highly, and which apparently was his
only care One day two of his children, little fell
lows, were playing in the street, and one of them
narrowly escaped being run over by heavy
wagon. At this juncture the mans wife came out
onto the sidewalk, and seeing the danger her
children were in, began yelling for them to come
off of the street. Just about then the old man
missed his dog from its usual place, and rushing
out of his saloon, collared his wife and yelled.
Dam der Young vons, Gal, we're is my dogY'
He didn't seem to care much whether the chill
dren were run over or not, but he was bound to
take care of the dog.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27

FIREs.-on last Thursday stable, on the rear
end of 2. NJ. Davis's lot, opposite Bucher, Gibbs C
Co.'s shops, on Seventh street. was almost totally
destroyed by fire. Loss light The fire is sup.
posed to have originated from spark.
On Friday night, shortly after ten o'clock, the
residence of Christian CLOSER, on South Walnut
street, below Charles, was considerably damaged
by fire, supposed to have originated from defec.
tive tiue. The upper part Of the main dwelling
where it joins the kitchen, was badly damaged.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27

COUNCIL NoTEs.-President Baret rushes bust
ness through in a lively manner, and yet with
dignity.
Mr. Cassidy's resolution authorizing the Mayor
to call public meeting to prepare for grand 4th
of July hullabaloo passed unanimously. 'Rah
f'rshenten'l.
The meeting last Monday night was largely at.
tended by citizens, who desired to see the new
four broken in.
The amendment of the police ordinance is a
good one, as it will give us four night police in.
stead OF two, as we now have. Appointments
next Monday night
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27
FOUND.

By comparing goods and prices, it is found that
Mrs ]. B. Cluff sells goods cheaper than any other
milliner in the city. She has on hand now the
very best assortment of Hats and Bonnets, trimmed
and untrimmed; also a select stock of trimmings.
She is also prepared to do all kinds of dress
making. All the latest patterns and styles kept
constantly on hand. She asks her city and coun-
try friends to call and see her before purchasing
elsewhere. Remember the place, Haas's Block
opposite the American Hotel, East Tuscarawas
street Canton, o. MRS. J. B. CLUFF.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27

The practice of indiscriminate drugging can
hardly be too severely condemned. The effect of
all such amateur doctoring is toundulv stimulate
organs of the body for while, after which they
are left worse than before. Relief for the lungs is
of different nature, and is alwaysa gain by leav'
ing them stronger for the rest it gives, Why suffer
the tired feelings, the fever and rritability that
every form of lung and throat disease, however
trivial, is sure to give when the magic aid of
Halls Balsam dispels these miseries, and leaves
one fresh and free for the duties and delights of
life? Sold everywhere Price 81,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27

GEO. A. SHOOK was born in Plain township, this
county, and lived in old Plain till 5S years old
when he moved to Sharon, Medina county. On
the 18th inst, Mr. Shook passed his 65th year. and
he was completely surprised by his eight married
sons and daughters, and their 10 children, coming
to salute him and wish him long life and MANY
happy days. His only sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Snv.
der of Jackson township, this county, and her
son and daughter, were with the surprising party.
0fcourse it is unnecessary to state our old friend
Shook and his excellent wife had an enjoyable
time with their friends and descendants. All will
remember the happy occasion,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27
SOMETHING YEW FOR THE LADIES.

The ladies of Canton and vicinity are invited to
call at Mrs ]. b, Clufs Millinery and Fancy
Goods Store 3S East Tuscarawas street, Haas
Block and examine the new and elegant per-
fume and Lilly White all in one, 1t is pro.
nounCed by all ladies who have used 1t to be the
finest ana bestin the market, as it does not inure
the skin, and it contains selection of six pleas.
ant odors. All ladies should try II.
MRS. ]. b. CLUFF,
apr27gd Sole Agent for Canton, o,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27

The United States Life Insurance Company, of
New York, has General Agency at Room l5, City
Hall Building, Cleveland, and the distinctive ex-
cellent business principles which give this com
pany its towering position and great financial
strength must gain the good will of all, Integ-
rity and tested merits are welcome everywhere
Active men, who wish honorable and profitable
employment, should apply for local agencies.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27
THE OLD RELIABLE,

Theodest, most reliable and largest furniture
house in this locality is that of j, B. McCrea East
Tuscarawas street. This establishment contains
the finest goods made for the trade and none
other, and one onlyneeds visit it to see at glance
that it is the finest furniture house in the city.
Mr.. McCrea is selling chairs at three dollars per
set and upwards, lounges seven dollars and up
wards, and thorough and proportionate reduc-
ton has been made on his stock. Housekeepers
an a others looking to any improvement in their
houses, can do no more sensible act than to visit
This establishment and examine goods and prices
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27

CHURCH EEECTIoS.-There was an election held
last week at the Presbyterian church, for four
deacons, which resulted in the choice of John
Robbins, Joseph Weaver. James A. Brown and H.
H. Myers. The duty of deacons is to provide for
the wants of thepoor.
At the same meeting 1t was resolved to improve
the Centennial year by planting shade trees in the
yard and along the pavement of the east and
south side
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27

On last Saturday nigh the watch boy at the
American House was sleeping soundly in the
office, his mattress or bed lying on the floor
About twelve o'clock or after, two or three bloods
went by the hotel, and looking in, saw the boy
asleep and they went quietly in, picked up boy,
mattress, covering and all, carried him out and
deposited the whole thing on the sidewalk, with
out having awakened the sleeper. Then they
went off and left him till some other parties came
along and lighted match and awakened the
sleeper. He didn't know where he was at first,
but soon got over his fright
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27
FOR RENT,

Two rooms fronting on East Tuscarawas street
suitable for doctor or lawyers office, or three
rooms suitable for dwelling,
And for sale one two.story warehouse, 96xts
feet Good frame can be finished for dwelling
with very little repairing; also one stable with
shed attached to 1t also lot of good wall stones
which the purchaser can buy either in bulk or by
the perch Forpartlculars inquire of
JOHN K0EHLER
No. 10 and q East Tuscarawas st., Canton, 0.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27

observation-disclosures Lebeau, for several
years past employed in the moulding department
of Bucher, Gibbs & Co.'s plow works recently pur-
chased a farm in Carroll county, and on last Sat-
urday closed his labors with the above firm to go
to be granger. Before he left, however, he was
presented by his fellow laborers and the firm with
one of their Imperial" Plows and he promises 10
make it turn something up to his advantage in
Carroll county.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27

DEATH OF "PETE.' -"Pete" the old steamer dog
died last Saturday night. Pete" was white and
tan bull dog, unusually sagacious, and before he
came to Canton, number of years ago, he used
to run with the Akron steamer. He has been A
sort of honorary member of the Canton fire de
partment ever since we have had the steamer, and
belonged to Paul Field, the engineer
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27

Nor BURGLAR.-It was three or four o'clock in
the morning, and Lou Miller, of the firm of sher
rick & Miller, awakened from quiet sleep and
thought he heard burglar down stairs He got
up seizeda revolver and stole silently down to
skirmish. After he had stumbled and slid around
in the dark ill the thing became monotonous not
to say aggravating, and having received no signal
of an attack from the enemy, he struck light
and found nary burglar, but saw that a large
piece of plastering had fallen from the ceiling
and created the racket that excited him Then
he blew the light out and went thoughtfully back
to bed and resolved never to speak about it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27

At the burning Of Davis's stable last Thursday
afternoon, q regardless sort of young man went
fooling around in the wrong direction, and a
stream of dirty water, straight from the nozzle of
the hose, hit him smack in the mouth, and he
hasn't quit splitting yet. He remarked a day or
two afterward that he felt as though he was an
average size fish pond, though he hasn't coughed
up any bass or catfish thus far.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27

Budd Doble passed through Canton Tuesday
afternoon on train number four in his palace
horse car in charge of eleven trotters, valued at
S25O,0OO. Among others were Goldsmith Maid,
Clementine, Edgerton, st. James and Ella Wright.
He came from San Francisco and was tcketed
for New York. The express charges for transport
ing these flyers to their destination amount to
G675
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27

Don't get mad at an assessor, is what we con-
slider wholesome advice to our readers 1t will be
of no use for you to do So but meet him blandly at
the door, show him everything you have in the
house, from stew pan to six hundred dollar
piano, and tell him to put them down high, for
this is the Centennial year. and one can afford to
be practically patriotic once in hundred years.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27

In last weeks report of Council proceedings we
made mention of a petition concerning a reported
nuisance on the Farmers Hotel property, which
may create wrong impression, andwe cheerfully
correct any such mistaken ideas, by stating that it
had no reference to the cleanliness and excellence
Of the house kept by Conrad Bros, but to another
matter entirely out of their charge.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27

The stable of NJ. Davis on East Seventh street,
was consumed by fire last Thursday afternoon,
about the time they were casting at the moulding
shop of Bucher Gibbs &c Co., which is opposite the
stable, 1t was thought by some that the fire orig.
mated from spark from the cupola, and citi.
zen wishing to ascertain some facts, turned to a
Ieutonic citizen who was gazing at the flames,
and asked
Ny friend, can you tell me how the fire orig.
inated?' And deliberately, with wise look, he
replied:
"Vcll dond oxectly can shwear aber dink
der fire COON from dot buffalo over."
And having given his opinion he walked off, to
be interviewed by some other man.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27
.JTIST RECEIVED.

David Keefer the reliable and experienced Mer-
chant Tailor in the Opera House Block, has just
received the finest and most beautiful stock OF
goods brought to this city for long time This
stock embraces full line of fine coatings, in all
the latest figures and styles, beautiful and durable
plaids vestngs, &C., all the very latest and best,
and cheap, too, at that. Before you purchase
your spring suits, call and examine his goods and
nrices
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27

Mr.. Ed. Scofeld is the genial manager and head
clerk in R. A. DeForests Opera House Dry Goods
Store, and besides possessing a thorough under
standing of his business he has those agreea lie
and pleasant qualities that are essential to success
in such position.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-27

c. BUCHER, Eagle Block No 5, has just received
a complete stock of first class spring and summer
goods, including dress goods and trimmings, no.
tons, full line of French and American cloths, do
mestics, shawls dress silks, umbrellas and para
soils, embroideres kid gloves, nice lot ribbons for
25 cents per yard, &C., &c. All sold at the lowest
market price.