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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20

Amherst College, Massachusetts,, is distinguished
for high grade of scholarship and also for schOl-
astic discipline AS literary institution 1t is one
of the most eminent in the country, AT the recent
commencement at Amherst, new feature was
introduced Instead of admitting a third of the
senior class, highest in scholarship to deliver ora
tions, only ten of the graduating class were thus
favored These ten were chosen by reason of
their standing highest in certain departments of
learning These facts we obtain from a recent
number of the New York Tribune, and we see by
the same paper that Canton boy, Thomas 2.
Ballard, son of NJ. L. Ballard, was one of the ten,
standing at the head of his class in the depart
ment of mathematics. BY this achievement Mr..
Ballard has reflected honor upon himself and ali
his friends.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20

meeting of the different lodges of Odd Fell
lows, was held last Friday night, for the purpose
of making arrangements for an excursion to Phil
adelphia on the Goth of September, to attend the
meeting of tte Grand Lodge of the United States.
The following committees were appointed; MIN
silla lodge-George Mcclure, W. H, Wyant and
A. W. Heldenbrand; Stark lOdge-Frank Taft,
John Koons and Michael A dler; Mannheim lodge
R. Bsuhof Joseph Karp and Abram Miller En-
campment: W. R. Reeves, D. Parr and Jas
Valilee. The object of the JOINT committee is to
arrange for rates and route the rates undoubt-
edly will be greatly reduced, The excursionists
do not contemplate excluding persons not mem
bers of the order, but friends and Others will have
the benefit of the rates.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20

strange cat in meandering through the back
yards of Tuscarawas street last Sunday night,
counting the mewses on back yard roofs accident.
ally strayed through an open window, and did too
much Of his mewing in room where three
young men were trying to court morpheus; all in
moment three excited young men made trian-
gular spring clutched the first object Of destruc-
tion they ould reach, and then started miscel
laneous hunt for the cat which was glad of an
opportunity to jump from second story window,
after serious battle, in which three shins were
scratched two heads bruised, and twenty seven
utteranCes of profanity calculated.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

MONDAY EVENING, July II, 1875.
Present. Barlet, Lantz, Herbmck Monnot, and
Cassidy,
Minutes Of last meeting read and approved.
Petitions-Citizens of High and Tenth streets,
complained Of continual nuisance of dogs bark.
ing, &c Referred to mayor.
G., O. Snyder asked TO have the eastslde of Pop
lar street drained from Tenth to South Street
Commissioner instructed to open up sewers on
both sides Of Poplar.
Jacob Schneider wanted grade established on
Prospect street Referred.
A, Douds complained of standing water at Mul.
berry and Liberty streets Referred to Street
Commissioner with power to act.
Citizens Of Young street asked to have II graded
to Pennsylvania avenue, and sewers made. Re.
ferred to committee on Streets and Alleys
Citizens OF Pennsylvania avenue complained of
standing water Referred.
City solicitor instructed to draw ordinance for
laying plank walk on Mahoning street
A petition to grade Eighth street west from
High, was laid on table
Police asked that openings be made in cell
doors of city lookup, Referred to committee on
City Property,
Reports Of Committees on Streets
and Alleys reported III favor OF grading North
Walnut street. Accepted.
Committee on Graveyards report in favor Of
paying NJ. Lenhart $500 for labor Accepted.
Committee on Streets and Alleys report In favor
of instructng City solicitor to draw up supple
mentary ordinance for paving East Tuscarawas
street.
Special committee reported adverse to allowing
bill of Lewis Engle,
City solicitor reported that John Fisher could
not recover legal damages from city for injuries
received while in It's employ.
Miscellaneous Citizens of Prospect street to be
notified to bring in bills Of damage for straight
enilg said street.
Bills ARowed-Globe Light Company, S2l2 CO.,
H. Wise, $500; Street Commissioner, SiS5. 49,;
Staats Zeitung $780, W. C. Richards, 1876; Perkins
& Co., S54O
Adjourned
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20

Hon, David A. Starkweather died Tuesday
night at the residence of his son-in-law, Hon. A.
I, Brinsmade, No. 768 Custead avenue Cleveland.
He was cousin of the late Judge Samuel Stark.
weather, The deceased was born In Connecticut,
and was in the seventy-fifth year of his age at
the time of his death. He came to Ohio at an
early period in life, and settled in Canton where
he practced law, and ranked high in the Erofes-
sion, and was noted especially for his ability be-
fore jury, He was a lifelong Democrat, and
that party sent him three times to the Ohio House
Of Representatives and twice to the Senate. In
1888 he was elected to Congress from the Canton
District and again in 1915, In 1S4S he was a
Presidential elector. While in Congress he great.
ly distinguished himself by speech on the Ore.
gon question, after the delivery of which John
Quincy Adams took occasion to highly compli-
ment him. In 1854 President Pierce appointed
him Minister Plenipotentiary to Chill, which po-
stion he filed with honor.
After retiring from the practice of law several
years ago he went to live with friends on plan
tation in Edgefeld, near Nashville, Tenn, but i'll
ness came upon him, and he returned to Ohio and
has since been living with Mr.. Brinsmade. For
six months before his death he was delirious and
did not know his nearest friends.
He leaves his children, Mrs Brinsm ade and
Hamilton Starkweather, Of Oregon. He has a
brother living in Cooperstown, NY
The funeral took place last Sunday Judge
Underhll of this city was written to and asked to
attend as one of the pallbearers, but being absent
failed to get the request in time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20

On Tuesday we visited the jail and had quite
chat with Mrs. Richardson, who seems to have
grown very weary OF her long confinement, and
she seems anxious for the time of her trial to ar
rive. Nathan Potter also requested us to correct
the statement made two weeks ago that he mar
red his wife under any Misrepresentation. Geo.
Williams, the confidence man, who shot rail
road brakeman, has been spending his time wri-
ting verses, a specimen Of which he gave the
DEMOCRAT reporter for publication, but owing to
want of space, we are compelled to leave 1t over.
Louie Snyder, one of the miners who was SEN
fenced for thirty days for riot, and allowed two
weeks of freedom after the sentence, ON account
of the illness of his wife, went in voluntarily on
Monday to serve out his time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20

CANToN.-It was our pleasure to attend meet
ing in Canton, Saturday evening last, which had
been called to ratify the Democratic nominations
at st. Louis. Able and convincing speeches were
made by Messrs, Shields, Sherrick, Col. Meyer,
Lynch, McGregor and others, The crowd pres
ent was much larger than the one which listened
to Senator Sherman in Carrollton last fall, The
Democracy of Stark County have this early
daubed on the war paint, and are moving for the
scalp of Grantism The Germans are especially
enthusiastic for Tilden; and a mention of his
name makes them as "hot as a limekln. "-CdrrOl
Chronicle,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20
MADAME DUHALL, THE C1A1Rv0HANT.

Madame Duvall the world.renowned Business
and Medical Clairvoyant of New York, has just
arrived in this city and has located herself at
room q, American Hotel, She is pronounced the
greatest living prophecies in all matters of busi-
ness law suits love and matrimony She has no
equal, She also reveals all hidden mystery, re-
stores lost affection brings the separated together,
and makes the married happy. She foretells
losses gains, enemies friends and sickness. She
locates hidden treasures and RECEIVERS stolen pro-
perty. viii tell you your name, age, and amount
of money you have with you. Thousands who
have consulted the Madame have become rich,
prosperous and happy, and she invites all to give
hnr a ppll
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20
A LIE NAILED.

There are certain parties in Canton who are
prejudiced towards us, and have been reporting
among the farmers that our shop is not running,
and that the farmers cannot get repairs for their
plows. We would say to the public that this is
false, and is done to injure our trade. We are
manufacturing a plow called the "Boss Cham
pion, to which we call the farmers attention.
This plow goes ahead of all other plows, and can
be kept in repairs with half the cost of other
plows. We also make the Superior aud Monitor
plows Repairs for these plows kept on hand al
ways also for all Gibbs make of plows. Come
and see our plows.
GIBBS CANTON PL0W co.
Shop on East Tuscarawas street, formerly known
as "Gibbs Bros Plow Factory"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20
PAPKER'S GINGER TONIC.

The most useful medicine ever presented to the
certain cure for Diarrhoea Dysentery, Cholera
Morbus, Cramps, Collie, Dyspepsia, Sour Stomach,
Heartburn, and Flatuleuce, and at the same time
imparts vigor to the Stomach, improves the Appe
tite, and aids digestion. To the nervous invalid
and also the nebriate seeking to reform, ii is Of
the greatest value its soothing and sustaining
power on the nervous system will enable many to
reform, who would otherwise fail from nervous
'tprostratou and want of strength Travellers
Farmers and others exposed to inclement wealth
er should always carry it with them; it protects
the body from cold, and from the effects Of varia
Bile climate and diet. 1t is unequaled as Tonic
in recovery from fevers and exhausting sickness
and is especially valuable to the aged and feeble
no person will ever want to be without 1t,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20
THE LAST ARROW,

The Democracy of Stark county, hope, will
not think am obtrusive BY Offering myselfa as a
candidate for the office of County Recorder sub
ject to their decision at the primary election. 1
have lived among you 60 years, and have not
sought Office at your hands nor should I now
present my name did not circumstances dictate
otherwise am, therefore, constrained to ask
you for your support, ifagreeabe to your views as
Democrats You all know me, and as have not
the means to make an electioneering tour, the old
brigade have so often instructed and inspected
as Brigade Major, hope will not forget me; but
muster as we did in years gone by to the spirit
stirring drum and ear'plercing fife Here the
memory of the past joins with the present Thus
fire my last arrow Respectfully
If J. L. DUNBAR,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20
RARE OFFERS.

When you come in to the show next Tuesday,
do not forget to call in at the large Carpet and
House Furnishing establishment of ]. o. Palmer,
No. 80 South Market street. He is winding up the
seasons business by offering the choicest bargains
ever offered In this city before. Carpets of all
kinds have been materially reduced, and so have
the prices of rugs, window shades mosquito bars
and cenopies, &C. Now is the best opportunity
that has ever occurred, or ever may occur again
to buy anything and everything in his line at
greatly reduced rates.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20

DIR. FIsHBLATT has arrived at the Ogden
House, Canton, and will remain three days. He
comes among us well endorsed; and his mode OF
treatment is perfect success. Among his recent
cures Is the son OF James Anderson, of Toledo,
who has been suffering for some years with hip
disease, and the Doctor performed surgical oper-
alton on him, and he is now able to walk without
the use of a crutch.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20
CHILDRENS JUBILEE.

OBrien has organized a special department in
his great show for the amusement of the little
folks In it can be seen mechanical birds, dogs,
goats, monkeys and elves fays and undines,
transformation scenes such as the birth of cupid
and the butterfly and others of a similar nature
Correct lkenesses of distinguished persons are to
be seen in the Museum
beautifully constructed steam engine ope
rates all the mechanical and moving figures, and
fountain of water is also produced by Its aid.
Remember twenty-five cents admits 10 all, men
agerie museum, circus and hippodrome,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20

We met guileless Teutonic friend on our
rounds last Monday, who is an earnest reader of
the DEMOCRAT but in his earnestness he made
slight mistake. Said he:
Billy, don't yer want logle%
Certainly want all we can get
WELL here's nitem. Deraligator busted down
at Biecheles sup works."
The alligator, what do you mean?
"Vy, der alligator; dot ding vot dey haul up and
down soap on; dots vots busted"
He referred to the elevator but we didn't cor
rect him then.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20

sNAKEs-The young man did not seem to have
been drinking much at ordinary times he gave
no outward signs of inward struggles with the
jim jams, but he did exhibit himself wonderfully
at his home in the Fourth ward the other day.
He observed piece of a common buggy whip ly-
ing in the edge of the grass by the roadway, and
he rushed into the house and yelled; Gimme
shovel darned quick" and when his befuddled
sister handed him small fire shovel he threw it
at her head and yelled "d-n that gimme the
long handled one; going to kill a rattlesnake."
And the young man sailed out and got spade
and in three jumps he was standing in the road,
chopping the stutfing out of that section of buggy
whip. He was too excited TO see his mistake till
he had banged the spade off the handle, bat when
he saw it he picked uD the pieces and went slowly
into the house and abused his sister because din.
ner was late
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20

A MAMMOTH SHOW! - RED UCED PRICES
AND INCREASED ATTRA CTIONSl l--25 CTS.
ADMISSION TO ALL 1.-TWO GIRO USES! TWO
RINGS! TWO BANDS!
An advertisement in another column will in.
form the reader that John 0'Briens Great Consoli-
daton of Menagerie Museum, Circus and Hippo
drome is to exhibit here on Tuesday July 25th.
In view of the prevailing "hard times" the
counter attractions OF Uncle Sans big Show" at
Philadelphia, and an approaching Presidential
Campaign, Manager O'Brien has reduced his ad-
mission for the Centennial year from Fifty 10
TWENTY-FIVE CENTS FOR EVERYBODY.
And to make sure thing of it, he has engaged
two separate Circus Companies who appear in
TWO REMOTE RINGS,
under one monster pavilion two powerful bands
furnish the music, and an immense Animal Show
and Museum are also combined. Separate tents
are used, and one ticket for Tuenty;fne Cents ad.
mits to ALL More than
ONE SOLID MILE OF CHARIOT CARS
appear in the Grand Street Parade, together with
trained elephants, camels, performing horses
mounted knights, ladies upon horseback, forty
massive ironed dens, and many other novel and
costly features.
This simple announcement will be sufficient to
draw out the largest crowd ever seen at any exhi.
bition that ever visited this place. In order that
the people in this vicinity may know what treat
is in store for them on the occasion of the visit Of
this gigantic show to our city, we insert the fol
lowing article from the Chicago Tribune;
Truly consolidation seems to be the only
word which would at all cover such combina.
ton of shows, congregation of animals, wonders
curiosites, performers and performances, as is
united under one under the control of the en-
peror of showmen, John 0Brien. He entered this
city last Tuesday with his army of wonders and
curiosities, and for one week has laid our amuSe.
mentioning people under contribution, The
crowds which visited the consolidation were so
Dense that squad OF policemen had to be de-
tailed to keep those eager to get into the show from
crushing those who were smaller or weaker than
themselves. Such success never yet attended a
show in this city,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20

SUNsTRoKE.-A serious case of sunstroke &C.
Cured Tuesday forenoon, at the corner of Fifth
and Poplar streets. Marc Anthony, who has been
for long time in the employ of water works su
perintendent, Althouse, was engaged at the place
mentioned digging for repairs, and about o'clock
he was overcome by the extreme heat, and soon
became unconscious. He was Immediately re-
moved to his residence in the Second ward, and
medical aid summoned. Anthony complained of
sieeling unwell during Monday, and shonld not
have attempted to work on Tuesday, but the me-
EesSity was urgent, and Anthony was over
MilhnR
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20

A man called at Mrs, A. Cooks store on North
Market street last Thursday evening, and think
ing no one was there but Mrs. Cook, he bought a
yard OF green ribbon and yard of red, and
handed out five.dOllar bill. Mrs. Cook gave
him the correct change when he insisted that she
was wrong, and that he had given her ten.dol.
lar bill and was bound to have change for that
amount He finally tried to frighten her, but was
soon taught that such game would not win and
he left, He was probably somewhat under the
influence ofliquor, and the game he tried to play
required an unlimited amount of cheek. He was
subsequently arrested.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20
THE BEST.

Don't let any one delude you into the bellerthat
any other soap In the market is better In any way
than Bieohele's california Soap, for such is not
the case The California Soap, manufactured by
Joseph BieChele Of this city, has no equal In any
market for laundry or general household purpos-
es. II is the perfection growing out of years Of
study and experiment by practical soap maker
ofhigh standing, and only needs be tested to con
vince all of Its superiority.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20

The Midday Sporting Truck Company Of Canton,
are most unfortunate company of men. Only a
few months since their treasurer ran away with
all their money, and now when the Midays go to
Canal Dover and win 1925 prize money, the bust
ness manager of the Fair "gits up and gifts" away
with all the funds and the boys must come home
without their money. Their faith in human ma
tuIe is Oh the wane.-AHidEes RetieW
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20

It's funny to see man, three-fourLhs OFF color,
try to go into Louie AOusheys barber shop. That
swinging door is puzzle, and man tried to
solve 1t the other day, He tried to dodge under
it, but just got far enough to knock his hat off and
send it inside Then he got angry and tried to
lift the thing off the hinges, and finally afer hsv
ing called Andrew Jackson red-headed Fiji
and the Centennial a bleareyed fraud, he started
up town to take snothe- glass of water
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20

A sURPR1sE-Last Friday was the anniversary
of the birth day of IsadOr Myers, of Bolton, Myers
& Co., and in the evening the employees of that
establishment wishing to do the proper thing, en-
gagged the G. A. Band, and proceeded to the resi-
denCe of their employer, where he was surprised
by serenade from the G. A, boys, who executed
their selections with the usual excellence.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20

" RRUrERs last Saturday night, about n
o'clock, Andrew Schwertner closed his shoe store
for the week and went to barber shop wherehe
was shaved. About twelve o'clock he startedtO
his home on North Walnut, corner of Third, and
when near his gate, he observed two men stand1
ing near the curb line, talking. As he approached
one of the men, with sudden spring, threw his
arms around Mr. SchRertner, and suddenly
reaching inside his coat, removed therefrom a
pocket.book containing nearly hundred dollars
Schwertner saw the situation and quickly
snatched his wallet from the hands Of the high
wayman, and ran into his house. The two fel;
lows turned and walked slowly across the street
sand down Third. MIR. Schwertner was remarka-
bly, fortunate in not having been hurt, and in get
hing his money back from the hands the rob-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20

Another serious case of sunstroke occurred last
Tuesday morning southeast Of town. Emanuel
Myers, who was on the way from Pike township
to his labor in Usnaburg township, when he was
stricken down by the heat. DR.. Portman was
called and fastened TO his assistance. 1t is not
thought to be a fatal case. Mare Anthony, who
was sunstruCk on Tuesday morning at Poplar and
Fifth street, is slowing improving.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20

"A young man of great fortitude and calmness
&eceved the following note from his girl the other
day, and he does not know just exactly what to
do about it: Deer Jimey;" "Ef you air Komlng
tu see NEE wantOnowit of you hante jeSsaso.
Yurn yet" "KATE"
She can thump piano admirably, she can talk
society gossip like windmill, she can tell real
lace from imitation, but she can't spell.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20

Patrick H. Fitzgerald, who formerly had charge
of the Opera House billiard rooms in this city,
and who has since become prominent in Pitts
burgh as billiardist, was run over by the carsin
that city last Friday. His right leg was crushed
horribly. The whole train passed over it, and it
is thought his injuries will prove fatal. He was
proprietor of billiard rooms in East Liberty
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20
Busi'ress @emrs.

WANTED to borrow $l,5OO0O for two
or three years at eight percent, interest
payable sem-annually, if desired First
mortgage will be given on property worth
twice the amount. Call at this Office for
further information.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20
A NEW WAY TO EXTRACT TEETH WITHOUT
.r". PAIN

PAIN.
have In my possession and am daily using a
new local aneSthetlc, by means of which am
enabled to greatly alleviate the pain prOduhed by
extracting teeth without putting the patient to
sleep or freezing the gums have' been using
it short time and my patients thus far recon-
mend It highly. IsubjOin few testimonials
myIl5h j. H. slDDALL.
May 6.-I have Just had very large tooth ex.
tracted by DR.. Slddall's new method, and scarcely
knew II was done-can recommend 1t to every
one. MRS. WILL WAGNER, Hartvllle.
myll 5m Witness MRS. s. s. BoMBERGER.
MAY 6.-I had large tooth extracted to-day
without pain by Dr. Siddalls new method,
myIl.5m N. GANTZ.
Canton May lO-I just had a tooth extracted
at DR.. Siddall's office by his new anasthetlc and
/ did not feel 1t at ALL LOUIS SMITH.
my11-5m
May 81 had a very large liberated tooth ex-
tracted by Or. Siddall, and would say 1t was the
easiest operation of the kind ever saw.
myll.5h JESSE B. MILLER.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1876-07-20

Messrs Dupont, Landon & Co., Of Louisville,
have organized for the purpose of manufacturing
brick near that town. They expect to do an ex-
tensiye business, and will make the very best OF
brick for all purposes. Samples of their WORK
may be seen at Solldays Grocery, Crevoisie build
ing. corner Market and 5tn streets.