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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-13

WE favor an honest and economical
administration Of the government, and
favor retrenchment and reform in the
public service.-OhiO Republican Platform.
That is what the leaders have been
publishing all the time. The above res
olution has been adopted unanimously
at almost every Republican State Con-
vention in the country for years past, and
the public are now beginning to be aware
what has been going on in the mean
time. Compare the developments with
the following resolve, adopted also at the
late Republican State Convention.
The thanks of the people of Ohio are
due to President Grant for his faithful
adherence to Republican principles and
we assure him of the gratitude of the
country for the distinguished services he
has rendered as soldier and civilian
Republican Platform.
Every citizen, informed Of the current
news of the day, and imbued with hon
esty of thought, must read the above
with disgust. Faithful adherence to
Republican principles"-as though Pres
ident Grant knew or cared about any
principles beyond his own aggrandize-
ment. But really, it looks as if that
very principle of gain had been the whole
and sole object of the men who have
been in power for years past
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-13

THE Canton Democrat is splendid pa
per, but Bro. McGregor bankers after the
clinking coin terribly-W WauSeOn ErpOSi-
tor.
The Expo8itor is one of the Democratic
papers we read and note. We beg to as
sure our friend of Wauseon that we
were early taughtto "hanker after" right
after the plain, unsophisticated prin-
ciples of the Constitution. In these only
is safety, and just rule, and economy of
administration. Congress has no power
under the Constitution to disturb values;
no power to make money plenty or
scarce, at the will, and to suit the inter-
est of designing schemers. With paper
money the schemers can contract or ex-
pand, as their interest demands, and now
our National Banks are contracting rap
idly. To return to the Constitution and
do right is always expedient.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-13
Partition Notice.

William Neiswanger, Frank Neiswanger, Leon
ard Neiswanger, John Secrist, Mary Dickerhoof
Sarah Shaier and Fannie Shafer who reside in
the state of Indiana; Celestia Neiswanger, Cath
arine Neiswanger and Edward Neiswanger, who
reside in Stark county, Ohio: Daniel Secrist and
Eli Secrist, who reside in Richland county,
Ohio; Henrietta Cary, who resides in Mahoning
county, Ohio; the unknown heirs of William Se-
crist Jr, deceased; the unknown heirs of Cathar-
inc Shafer, deceased; the unknown heirs of Mar
garet Cutshale, deceased; Elizabeth Young, who
resides in Fulton county. Indiana; Susan Allen
and Ann, Keller, whose places of residence are
unknown, will take notice that Henry Neiswan-
ger, filed his petition in the Court of Common
Pleas, of Stark county, Ohio, on the Sth day of
April, A. D., 1876, against them, and which l. now
pending, wherein he demands partition of the
Following real estate situate in Stark county Ohio,
to wit Lot No. 81, in the village of Marlboro, In
said county, and that on the 10th day of May,
A. D. 1876, oras soon thereafter as counsel can be
heard, the SAID Henry Neiswanger will apply for
an order that partition may be made Of said
premises. UNDERHILL e. LAHM
aprl3-L Attorneys for PetitiO ner
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-13
LEGAL NOTICE.

Daniel Reamsnyder, Probate Court
Administrator ofthe Estate of of
John P. Noel, deceased Stark County, o.,
VS.. Application
John Noel deceased and TO
Agnes Noel. Sell Land.
John Noel, late of Stark county Ohio but
whose present place of residence is unknown to
the petitioner and Agnes Noel, widow of said
John p Noel, deceased are hereby notified that
said Daniel Reamsnyder, as administrator of the
estate of John P. Noel, deceased, this day filed
petition in the Probate Court of said Stark county
against them, representing that said John p
Noel died intestate and seized In fee simple of
town lots Nos. and s, in the town of New Berlin,
stark county, aforesaid, leaving said Agnes Noel
as his widow, who as such is entitled to dover
and homestead in said premises, and leaving said
John Noel as his sole heir at law and Legal
representative, entitled to the next estate of In
heritance in said premises and that for the pur-
purpose of paying the expenses ofhis last sickness
and funeral, cost of administration and widows
allowance, 1t will be necessary to sell all the
aforesaid real estate, subject to said widows
dover, interest and homestead in said premises
for want Ofa personal estate subjectto be adminis
tered; and praying an order Of this court author
izing him to sell said premises subject to said
dover, estate and homestead also, that doWerin
said premises be set off to said widow, as well as
her homestead therein.
Said petition will be for hearing on the 10Th day
of May, 1876. S. MEYER & SON,
aprlSL Attorneys for Petitioner
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-13

In the month of March there was q
contraction of paper currency to the
amount of So, 100000, which the national
banks turned into the United States
Treasury. And Treasurer New, a ban
ker of long experience, and whose Judg,
ment is worthy of respect, estimates that
the contraction of the currency by the
return of national bank notes will be,
during the remaining nine months OF the
wear. not less than 100000, 900 A con-
traction for the benefit of bankers and
bondholders, while at the same time ev-
ery turn of the screw of contraction
causes the people to cry out will, agony,
and our business men to walk in the fore
casting shadow of financial ruin.-Rpa6'
licdn Exchange
The foregoing shows what is going on,
and is only one other evidence OF the
dangerous and unfortunate condition OF
things. The Sherman Resumption Act
of year ago only aggravates without al
leviating. United States bonds now sell
for about 100, so that National bank,
with hundred thousand capital can,
by returning its circulation, sell its bonds
for $4,000. Remember, if bank con-
tinues in business till resumption takes
place, they are liable to be called upon
to redeem their circulation in gold, The
inducement for the banks to take the
course above indicated is easily SEEM
All this, too, shows the danger of Con-
gress interfering with the currency The
Democratic doctrine is, that the Consti-
tuition gives Congress no power to make
money plenty or scarce, and thus disturb
values and run things to benefit a favored
fnw
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-13
THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY,

Never since 1860 has the Democracy
had such prospect for greathational
victory as it has this year, and as the
party is earnestly struggling to bring
about monetary reform, we cannot see
what sense there is in third organiza-
ton based upon the same financial the
ory, held by large majority OF the
Democratic party, We think it foolish
in the extreme, for life long Democrats
who have struggled on through the
many years of darkness and defeat, with
the old party, to desert it now, when
there are bright rays Of hope, aye. almost
the dawn of certain victory. Wecannot
but conclude concerning such Democrats
that there is some delusion, or that there
is some personal selfish motive which
governs their action. II may be, how
ever, that it is for the good of the party,
that such as we have spoken OF, have
withdrawn on this the eve of great
struggle in the cause of human rights,
The Democratic party is, to some extent,
like the church, which, before going into
a contest with the devil, enters into COM
munion with itself and casts off all i'm
purities and corruptions, that it my be
better enabled, unloaded, purified and
illustrated, to wage valiant warfare in
the cause of God and common humanity,
Let not, then, the honest tried and true
Democracy of this county fear, but take
courage, for while these lustrations might
seem upon the surface to weaken us, they
but give us internal strength. Wewant
no rottenness in the Democratic house
as we enter this great contest with the
devil, and there should be great care
taken as the old party ship is launched
in the coming tempestuous sea, that no
decayed or treacherous timbers are found
in her hull; this being done you need
have no misgiving as to her being able
to breast the storm and land with her
entire crew, in haven Of safety.
When we contemplate the history of
the old party, its achievements and
glories; we are led to eXclaim;
"Sail on sail on, 0 ship of State!
Sail on, o party strong and great
Humanity with all its fears
With all its hopes Of future years,
Is hanging breathless on thy fate,
We know what masters laid thy keel
What workmen wrought thy ribs of steel,
In what forge and what heat
Were shaped the anchors of thy hope.
Fear not each sndden sound and shock
'Tis but OF the wave and not the rock,
'Tis but the Tapping of the sail
And not rent made by the gale
Sail on-Nor fear to breast the sea
Our hearts, our hopes, our prayers, our tears,
Our faith triumphant DER our fears
Are all with thee-are all with theeW
-Mahoning Co. Nndicator.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-13
Legal Notice.

John w. Farrand will take notice that Martha
Farrand Of the county of Stark, in the State of
Ohio, did on the 10Th day ofApril A. D; 1876 file
her petition in the said Court of Common Pleas,
within and for the county of Stark in said State of
Ohio, against the said John w. Farrand, defend
ant setting forth that she was married to said de-
fendant on the 10th day of March, A. D. 1871
that she has no living child by said defendant
that said defendant, neglectful of his marital
duties, abandoned the plaintiff on March 10th,
1878, and from tina. time to this. to wit-for more
than three years last past has been wiilfuy absent
from the plaintiff without just cause; that said
defendant left her without any means of support
and that he has all that time done nothing for her
support. And praying the court to dissolve the
marriage relation existing between them and
award her such reasonable alimony as may be
proper and to restore her to her maiden name
Martha McGregor and for other relief; and the
said defendant is notified that he is required to
appear and answer said petition on or before the
third Saturday after the 18th day of May next.
MARTHA FARRAND,
BY LYNCH d DAY,
April 19, A. d. 1861 Her Attorneys.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-13
DEATH ORA. Z. STEWART.

|
New York, April Io,-A, T, Stewart,
who has been suffering for the past week
from inflammation Of the bowels, died
this afternoon.
THE deceased was widely known as a
mercant, who by energy, perseverance
and especially good judgment, has
achieved one Of the most remarkable
merchantile successes on record. He
was born in the county Of Tyrone, Ire
land, 1905. He was educated for the
ministry; but abandoning the idea, he
determined to seek his fortune in the
New World, and arrived in New York in
1910 with little or no means, Here he
taught school for nearly three years, In
1924, he established himself in the retail
dry goods business on Broadway, near
Chambers street, on capital of less than
81 900 the proceeds of small legacy
left by a relative, and his saving from
school teaching. His first store was %
feet wide by 20 deep His business is
now transacted in large marble store
at Broadway and Chambers Street, which
was built in IS48. Stewards dry goods
place, as it was called, was the marvel
of the time. 1t acted as an advertisement
throug lhe length and breadth ofthe land.
From IS4S his business grew rapidly,
and gradually assumed the most colos-
sal proportions. In some branches Of
the business he had almost monopoly.
AT the time Mr.. Stewart commenced
the dry goods business, John Jacob Astor
was already worth millions, while Corne-
Illus Vanderbilt, as captain for Thomas
Gibbons, had been some six years in the
steamboat business. Stewart was the
last of the three to enter the race for
wealth in that city, but he has made as
tonishing time since 1926, He had over
his two competitors the advantage of a
college education, His wonderful ex-
ecutive and administrative talent COM
bined with exceptional commercial saga
city and sleepless activity, soon placed
him at the head of the dry goods trade
in that city. Mr.. Stewart himself is said
to have attributed no small degree of
his success to his liberal education, and
he was a lover of the classics until his
death. Mr. S. has projected some fine
charities, one ofwhich was to have cost
six million dollars. His wealth is esti-
mated at one hundred million dollars.)
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-13

THE DEMOCRAT is furnished 10 subscribers etsa
mar wear; 81 for six months; flty cents for three
months, invariably in advance.
CoRREsPoNDENcE, containing important news
solicited from all parts Of the county WRITER'S
name and address required on every communic"-
ton as private guarantee of good faith
Business Cards one dollar per line per year. NO
card inserted for less than three dollars per year.
Business Notices in Item columns on MIN page
i1serted for ten cents per line each insertion II
iaserted in reading matter, twenty cents per line
No rotice will be inserted for less than fifty cents
Yearly advertisers allowed the privilege oi
changing their advertisements quarterly.
Double column advertisements % per cent adj
ditlonal,
Alltranslent advertisements must be accompa
MED with the cash.
ADVERTISEMENTS, to insure insertion, must DC
handed in by Wednesday noon.
Rates of advertising furnished on application
Address all communications to
A. McGREGoR & SON.
Canton, Ohio,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-13

Hon. HoRATIo SEYMOUR, of New York,
wishes it understood that he is not a
candidate for the Presidency. He re-
CARDS his nomination as "a thing out of
the question" but he will be glad to see
Governor Tilden nominated at st. Louis,
if it can be done with the cordial assent
of all sections. 1t is plainly discernable
now that New York will push Tilden
with a good deal of unanimity.-Plain
Dealer.
We doubt not the man who beats Til
den in the st. Louis Convention will be
Democratic nominee for President. The
New York delegation will probably be
united on him, and whoever becomes
prominent competitor must be cordially
sustained by his own State also. The
readers of the DEMOCRAT will find in this
paper an account of an interview with
Ex-Governor Seymour. Mr.. Seymour's
rare prudence and sagacity are manifest
in the relation given.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-13

SURpRIsE.-Old Mr.. Sager, of Plain
township, went to the election as usual
on the third, not thinking it was his
birth day. On returning, he found l5 or
20 neighbors at the house, ready to give
him a welcome on commencing his Gath
year. Some of the musical boys of Plain
were along, and after such square din
dinner as the women folks served, the
music was not bad to take. All hoped
father Sager might long live to enjoy
many returning birth days.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-13
Saturdau, Me l8M dau Of Mau, l870,
Sheriff Sale.

Anthony Halter VS. John Altman ct ux ct al.
BY virtue of an order to sell issued from
the court of common pleas Of Stark county, Ohio,
and to me directed, will offer for sale at public
cutlery, at the door of the court house In the
city Of Canton, on
Saturday, the 18Th day Of May, 1876,
the following described real estate situate in said
county, to wit; Lot number thirteen in the addi-
ton or subdivision of the city Of Plainfeld being
lot number eight hundred and sixty six 1885, on
the present plat of the city of Canton.
sale to commence at one o'clock p. m. Terms
cash.
Appraised at $780,
apri8.e J,P. RAUCH, Sheriff.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-13
Partition Notice.

Elizabeth Wetzel and Nathan Wetzel and Jonas
Werstler, who reside in Whitley county, Indiana,
Susan Lantzer, Abraham Lantzer, Israel Werstler,
Solomon H. Werstler, Daniel Werstler, Sarah By
erly, Christian Byerly and Barbara Werstler, who
reside in Stark county, Ohio, and Urias Werstler,
who resides in Medina county Ohio, will take no.
tice that Caroline Moore and John P. Moore, on
the 1tth day of April, A, D. 1876, filed in the Court
of Common Pleas of Stark county, Ohio, a petition
against them, which isnow pending, wherein they
in Stark county, Ohio, to wit; The north east
quarter of section thirty three 1887 in Lake town
ship-and that on the 9th day of May, A, D.
1876 said petitioners will apply for an order that
partition may be made of said premises
UNDERHILL q LAHM,
April 13, 1875 Attorneys for Petitioners
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-13

Mr.. GEO. P. BOWLER, oldest of the Bow
Ter heirs, has been interviewed, and ex-
presses himself satisfied with the course
of his uncle, Hon. George H. Pendleton,
in his obtaining the claim of the Ken
lucky Central R. R. His mother, and all
concerned, are perfectly satisfied. His
father died July 4th, 1864, and Mr.. Pen
dleton has had charge Of the estate ever
since, and for this has sacrificed lis own
private interests and the practice of his
profession.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-13

Ex-SECRETARY BELKNAP is reported as
being quite recovered from the shame
and humiliation of his downfall, and as
lively as June bug. He no doubt is
cheered by the result of the Babcock
trial and also that the Administration,
and Republican papers generally have
come valiantly to his defence and justif-
cation. They are standing up for him
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-13

Mrs. MILLER, widow of Hugh Miller,
died at Assynt, Sutherlandshire, on the
18th of March, at the age Of "a. Her
maiden name was Lydia Fraser, and she
wrote several books under the nom de
plume of Harriet Myrtle. At the time of
the disruption of the Scottish Establish
ment she published novel entitled Pas
sages in the life of an English Heiress,
in which the views of the "non-intrusion"
party were advocated, She also wrote a
book for young people, with the title
"Cats and Dogs" took an active part in
editing her husbands works after his
death, and gave much assistance to Mr..
Peter Bayne, in the preparation of his
biography other husband.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-13

The Cincinnati VolksblaH, (Liberal)
says; The platform adopted by the Re:
publican State Convention is an empty
Jingle of phrases without any serious sig
nifcance. Some of the resolutions sound
really like satire, as for instance, the
third, which declares for an honest, eco
nomical administration, and for retrench-
ment and reform in the public service
The leading politicians no doubt smiled
to each other when they applauded this
virtuous asseveration.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-13
Sheriff Sale.


By virtue OF an order to sell issued from the
court of common pleas Of Stark county, Ohio, and
to me directed will offer for sale at public out.
cry at the door of the court house. in the city of
Canton, on
Saturday, the 18Th day Of May, 1876,
the following described real estate situate in said
county to wit: Lot number two hundred and
sixty.seven (26) in Wales addition to the town,
now city Of Massillon,
sale to commence at one o'clock p. m, Terms
cash.
Appraised at $3.50.
aprl3-e j. L. RAUCH, Sherln.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-13
Saturday, the 18Th dag of May, 1876,
Sheriff Sale.
caroline Williams Ct al VS. H. B. Freer

Caroline Williams ct al VS. H. B. Freer.
By virtue of vendi exponas issued from the
court of Common Pleas of Stark county, Ohio, and
to me directed, l will offer for sale at public
Of Canton, ou
Saturday, the 18Th day Of May, 1876,
the following described real estate situate in said
county to wit Lot number fifteen hundred and
fOrty.hve a. 545) in Williams addition to the city
of Canton.
Sale to commence at one o'clock p. m. Terms
cash.
Appraised at $500.
apr1Se P.RAUCH, Sheriff.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-13

IT is reported that Robeson, Secretary
of the Navy, will have to answer to an
impeachment charge before long. 1t is
shown that he transferred to Jay Cooke
& Co., S4, 4,666,734, after knowing that the
firm was in financial embarrassment, and
the loss of the government will be about
100000. The transfer was undoubtedly
made to boost up these pets of the gov
ernment.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-13
A. McGREG0R, Editor,
STARK co. DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL
COMMITTEE,
10 MEET IN CANTON, SATURDAY, APRIL %,

The members of the Stark Co. Demo
cratic Central Committee are requested
to meet in Canton, on Saturday, April
22d, 1876. The chief object of the meet
ing is to provide for calling county con-
vention, with view of having the De-
mocracy of Stark represented at the State
Convention, to be held in Cincinnati on
May 18th. A full attendance is desired
VIM. DANNEMILLER,
Chm. Democratic Co. Committee.
JOHN McGREGoR, Sec'y, apll3w2.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-13
Snhlrdnn Me 18th daN Of Wan. 1876.
Sheriff Sale.

Brown & Hemperley VS. Thomas Merrigan ct al
By virtue of an order to sell issued from the court
ofcommon pleas of Stark county, Ohio, and to me
directed will offer for sale at public outcry at
on
Saturday, the 18Th day Of May, 1876,
the following described real estate situate in said
county to witt Lot number four (4), as described
on the plat of John G, Warwicks subdivision of a
tract of land situate in section number thirty one
(31), in Perry township.
sale to commence at one o'clock Up. IN. Terms
cash
Appraised at $500,
aprl9-e up. RAUCH, Sheriff.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-13

THERE arrived at the port of New York
last month 1881 immigrants, of whom
3,4OO were males and ,4Sl females. The
total number Of arrivals at the port dur
ing the quarter ending March 80, 1876,
was 9,O56, as compared with 12,44S dur
ing the corresponding period Of 1875, be-
ing a decrease of 1898.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-04-13
Sheriff Sale.

W. @, Thompsom's asslg VS. Charles Slagel, ct al
By virtue ofan order TO sell issued from the
court of common pleas of Stark county Ohio, and
to me directed will offer for sale at public outcry
atthe door OF the court house in the city Of Can
ton, on
Saturday. the 1911 day of May, 1876,
the following described real estate situate In said
county, TO wit: Lot number two thousand seven
hundred and twenty-five (2725), in VIC Thomp-
sons third addition TO the city of Canton.
Sale to commence at one o'clock p. m. Terms
cash
Appraised at $3.50.
aprl8-e JP RAUCH, Sheriff.