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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-16

THE ADVENTURES or MLLTIA DIES
NJ PETERRIN PAUL.

Little Mlluades Peterkin Paul
Had been heard to declare he feared nothing at
all, ..
There's AblNthar Ann, ,"-he would say-"now at
her age,
One wopld think she might show little more
courage
Why, really believe she would fall dead with
fright,
Ifshe came down the lane by herself in the night,
can tell you, though, that's not the stuff am
made of
never saw anything l was afraid off,
But one warm summer evening 1t Chanced TO
befal,
That little Mlltlades Peterkln Paul,
Having been TO the village for John Henry Jack,
Found 1t growing. quite dark when he came TO
start back.
But he thought, "Pooh don't care foV hat ia
The leastl"
And he winked at the full moon, Just up in the
east
Then with hands In his pockets he staggered
along,
While he kept up his courage with whistle and
song.
All at once young Miluades Peterkin Paul,
As he turned down the lane perceived close by
the wall,
Right before him, dark, ghostly shape, crouch
Ing low
Which frightened roor little Miltiades so
That he turned cold all oyer-our valiant young
hero
Just as though the thermometerd dropped down
TO zero;
Then, his heart beating loudly, he covered his
face
With his hands, and truged on at much qulckerd
pace.
But little Mlltlades Peterkin Paul
Had not gone many steps, When, he thought, "Af-
ter all,
may be mistaken; perhaps mistook
Some old stump, or a rock, or the COW, for a
'spook,
Why, what could be thinking OFF, Then grow.
ing bolder,
He ventured to cast glance over his shoulder,
When what was his wonder and horror to find
That the spectre was following him close behind,
For one moment Miltisdes Peterkin Paul.
Was 80 terribly frightened he thought he would
fall
Then he flung his checked apron over his head
To shut out the dread sight, and InglOriously fed,
But alas by the footsteps behind he soon knew
That his ghostly pursuer began to run, too;
And he uttered a shrek, and sped on without
knowing,
with his eyes covered up), Just which way he
was going
But little Mlltlades Peterkin Paul,
Though he ran like the wind, found twas no use
atall.
The footsteps'grew louder. behind, and OF last
He suddenly found himself caught and held fast.
Whereupon faint with terror, he sank to his knees
And in piteous accents besought, 10 SIR, please,
Good, kind Mr.. Ghost, let me goI o, please dol
am sure would do as much gladly, for you !"
But just then the Ghost spoke and soothed his
alarms,
And he found he'd rushed Into his own brothers
arms.
"why," cried John Henry Jack, "What does this
mean, my ladi o,
see. Hal ha ha Why, sir, that your owa
shdd0t0i
And, sure enough, when he uncovered his face,
Our hero saw plainly that such was the ease
"Well !" said little Milhades Peterkin Paul,
"PleaSe don't tell our AbiaLhar Ann-that is allP'
John BrOtOnjOin, IN August WIDE AWAKE.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-16
JOHN RANDOLPH AND THE Able.

The Herald's recent statement that the
better class of the Englishmen like Vir-
ginia, reminds the Cincinnati Times of q
story. 1t says:
"When that distinguished French able
(can't for the life of us recall his uame)
was making us visit in the early days
of our national history, he happened to
be dining with some Washington cele-
brities, of whom John Randolph of Roam
oke was one, and the place of whose
residence was not known to the for
eigner. The question was put to the
abbe-
"'And how were you pleased with the
South ?"
Exceedingly; but I confess to hav-
ing been little disappointed-I had
heard 80 muCh--in the Virginian gentle
man.
Perhaps you were unfortunate in your
circle" broke in Randolph with sneer.
"You did not come to Roanoke, for in
stance"
"True," said the able, conveying his ev-
ident annoyance at the rude tone with his
usul calm style. "True; the next time 1
visit Virginia shall certainly go to Ro-
anoke."
"Gentlemen," answered Randolph, en-
phaszing the word, "do not come to
Roanoke unless they are Invited"
1t was a cruel thrust, but the able took
it in the same placid manner; and lifting
his gray head, paused for moment to
give due emphasis to his words, and then
replied, looking inquiringly at the other
guests:
"Said l not, Messieurs, that l was dis
appointed in Virginia gentlemenT
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VarteN.

Death cannot be an evil, for it is uni
versal.
Aman's temper is most valuable to
himself and he should keep it.
A cheerful face is nearly as good for
an invalid as healthy weather.
Young man you can go up hill as fast
as you please, but go down hill slow.
If there is a man who thinks that it is
an easy job to be honest, just leu him
try it once.
The man whose sole ambition it is to
win applause of the world, is sure to be
disappointed, whether he wins or loses.
A good sized parrot will devour ia
grasshoppers per minute; perhaps it
would be well to import Ioo, ,ooo, 900 par
rots.
Through woe we are taught to reflect
and we gather the honey of worthy wis
dom not from flowers, but from thorns.
We touch not wire but it vibrates in
eternity, and there is not voice that re.
ports not at the throne of heaven.
Truth never need be in hurry, but a
lie must keep all the time on the jump; a
lazy lie soon tires itself out, and ends in
confusion.
Children that are remarkable for what
they know at FIVE years old, are gener-
ally more remarkable at twenty-five for
what they don't know.
The highest point outward things can
bring us to is the contentment of the
mind, with which no estate can be poor,
without which all estates will be misera-
BILE.
Most persons are particularly spiteful
against those foibles in others which they
themselves have. They remind us of
monkey scratching and grinning at the
mimic monkey in the glass.
Never seek to be entrusted with your
friends secret; for no matter how faith
fully you may keep it, you may be liable
in thousand contingencies to the suspi-
cion Of having betrayed it.
1t is interesting to note that the first
contract for railroad iron to be delivered
at Rio Janiero, since the revival of rail
road buildingin Brazil, has been received
by an American house.
An old rail-splitter in Indiana put the
quietus upon young man who chaffed
him upon his bald head in these words:
Young man, when my head gets as soft
as yours, | can raise hair to sell"
If ever household affections and loves
are graceful things, they are graceful in
the poor. The ties that bind the wealthy
and the proud to home may be forged
on earth, but those that link the poor
man to his humble hearth is of the pure
metal and bears the stamp of heaven
Dickens.
A Scotch witness somewhat given to
prcvarication, has recently given an ex-
act and careful answer which ought to
be appreciated by lawyers of every land.
"How far is it between the two farms ?"
said the counsel. by the road, it's two
miles" eyes, but on your oath, how
far is it as the crow flies 7" 81 dinna
ken never was crow"
Accustom yourself to think vigorously.
Mental capital like pecuniary, to be
worth anything, must be we'll invested
must be rightly adjusted and applied,
and to this end careful, deep and intense
thought is necessary if great results are
looked for. There is no such thing as
standing still in this world. Change is
the eternal law of nature.
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FRIENDs.-Stand by your friends, let
come what may, is good motto. Ifyou
don't stand by them you needn't expect
them to stand by you. So whether they
be friends Of high or low degree, in afflu-
enCe or poverty, stick to them and don't
stop to inquire whether it will be popular.
Whenever you prove the traitor and de-
sert those who have stood up for you and
helped you fight your battles, you will
find yourselfwithout anyone to congratu-
late you upon any achievements,or COM
fort you in an evil hour when misfortunes
come thick and fast.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-16

The DEVIL TO PAG.-This phrase, no
doubt, originated in printing Office on
some Saturday nights settlement Of
weekly wages. "John," says the publish
er to the book keeper, chow stands the
cash aCCount2" "Small balance on hand
sir" Lets see" says the publisher,
chow far that will 60 towards paying the
hands" John began to figure arithme.
tically; 80 much due to Potkins, 80 much
to Typus, so much to Grubble, and 30 ON
through dozen dittos. The publisher
stands aghast "There is not money
enough by jug full" mo, sir; and be-
sides there is the devil to pay p
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PUBLIC SALE.
LADIES READ!

Instead Of suffering yourselves to be swindled
out of that faithful old sewing machine that has
served you perhaps these many years. take 1t to
Berry & BostWick and have 1t made as good as
new They can make any machine, no matter
how old, or what kind or how badly broken just
as good and just rs nice as new. They can make
all heavy running machines run lightly. They
can make machines that never did work well
work perfectly. Improvements put on all ma
chimes when ordered,
Most sewing machine companies rebuild and
resell the old machines they trade for. II 1t pays
them much more will 1t pay you
Berry & BOstwick have twelve years actual eX-
perience In Rebuilding and Repairing all kinds
Of sewing machines, and have worked in the
leading factories. They guarantee satisfaction
and warrant all their work.
Give them call
Office, 27 North Market Street,
july26 Tiff CANTON, OHIO.
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APPRECIATION in society would be more
Stunned than II is, if it were known how
often it prevents friendships, and even
marriages, between those who would like
each other If both parties appeared in
their proper colors TO put on an air of
more or less wisdom, more or less religion
than we really have destroys all power
Of judgment. We are conscious of our
own assumptions, but not always aware
of those of others and thus mistaken we
are led sometimes to avoid what would
would be congenial unions and sometimes
to make ill-sorted ones.
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select School.

The Second Term Of my school will commence
on Wednesday, August lst and continue twelve
weeks, Arrangements will be made for Thorough
training:
First. In CLASSICAL COURSE, intended to pre-
pare pupils for college, or course of Professional
Study
Second In BUSINESS COURSE, to give young
ladies and gentlemen thorough knowledge Of
business and accounts.
Third. In TEI CaERs COURSE, so that persons
desiring to fit themselves for teaching may be able
to obtain such a knowledge Of the various
branches of study pursued in public schools as
will enable them to teach them intelligently and
successfully.
Tuition. which must be paid INVARIABLY IN
ADVANCE, will be as follows, for the term Of
twelve weeks:
CLASSICAL w
BUSINESS ~ w
IeaCnerB COuIse...,.. IL w
German In the Classical Course without extra
cha. ge; in either Of the other courses Two dollars
extra
For further information call personally or ad-
dress
DANIEL WORLEY, Principal
jul12 81 North Poplar street, Canton, Ohio.
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SHERIFF SALE.

D. Theobold & Co., VS. Jacob W. Smith, 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 out
cry at the door Of the court house, in the city of
Canton, on
Saturday. The 18th day of august, 1877,
the following described real estate situate in said
county to wit: The east half Of the south half
of lot number 148 in the city OF Canton, also the
following being part of the N, W. or of section
3, township 10 and range g. and beginning at
stone standing on the west line of said quarter
section, II being the south west corner of John
Lininger's land for part Of said quarter section
running thence with the western bound Try OF raid
quarter section sUuthwardly six chains and forty
,thrce links to the north west corner of John Cor
rels tract of land for part of said carter section.
Thence with his north line eastwardly six chains
and twelve links TO a post, thence north and par
alel to the western boundary of said quarter four
chains and forty links to post thence westwaTdly
six chains and q links to the place of beginning
and containing and 76-lOO acres Of land In Can
Appraised as follows-Out lot s500(0. The east
half ofsouth half of lot 148at 500.
Sale to commence at one o'clock p. m. Terms
cash. -,
july19-e J. r. RAUCH. sheriff.
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DLSASTRO US FIGHT WITH INDIANS.


CHICAGO, Aug 8.-Oficial information
has Just been received at military head
quarters confirming the rumor received
here a few days since regarding a fight
between Indians and United States
troops in Texas. 1t is ascertained that a
disastrous encounter was had on the
Staked Plains, in which there were two
officers and twenty.six enlisted soldiers
killed. The remnant of the party con-
tinued its march after having suffered
this loss, and has since reached Fort Con-
der, with an additional loss offve privates
and forty horses and mules. The unfor-
tunate command was without water for
eighty-six hours, and the suffering they
endured in consequence was terrible.
Further particulars concerning the disas-
ter are wanting, the dispatch being very
brief It is thought full details will be re-
reived in the course of few days, when
the names of the killed and wounded
will be learned.
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Election Precinct Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that the following peti
ton and prayer was presented 70 the Commission
ers of Stark county, and will be for hearing Sep
tember 5th, 1877, at o'clock p NJ.
To the Commissioners Of stark County: Your
petitioners respectfully petition your honorable
body TO so divide the township of Lawrence as to
make a new and seperate precinct for the purpose
OF accommodating the numerous voters Of said
township living at distance from the present
voting place, said new district or precinct TO be
bounded as follows, and including all lawful vot
eis within the same, and to be known as the
North Lawrence precinct:
Commencing at the northwest corner Of Peter
LaWrences farm; thence south with the Wayne
county line to the Tuscarawas township line;
thence east to the southeast corner Of Job Haneys
farm; thence north TO the northeast corner Of
beginning.
Ruy9-hW ..-l IT.. PETITIONERS.
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HENdLIsH '0sPTALrrY. .-"Please make
yourself at 'ome, General, observes the
hospitable British aristocrat to General
Grant. Put your legs right hup on the
table, and spit hon the floor, justas you
DO in Hamerica. Neyermind the carpet.
Hand by all means whittle the chair
with your jack.knife. Hi know you must
feel like it-you whittle in Hamerica,
I'm sorry hi 'aven't cock tail or corpse
receiver to offer you but we don't know
'ow to make them ERE. Do make your
self comfortable hand don't stand on
ceremony"
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A Battle IN TEXAS.


CHICAGO, August S.-0ficial informa-
ton bas just been received confirming
the rumor of few days since regarding
a fight between Indians and United States
troops in Texas. There were two officers
and twenty-six enlisted soldiers killed.
The remnant of the party continued its
march after having suffered this loss, and
reached Fort Condor with an additional
loss of five privates and forty horses and
mules. They were without water for
eighty.six hours. Their suferings were
terrible,
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Saturday the 18h day Of August, 1877,
SHERIFF SALE.
Abraham Wehr vs. George Ahr.

BY virtue of vendi exponas issued from the
court Of common pleas of stark county, Ohio, and
10 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 August 1877,
the following described real estate situate in said
county, to.Wit: A certain lot OF land III the
township of Perry, aud known as one acre Of
land situate In the northwest corner Of six acre
tract known as lot AZ, which lot Is the same as
purchased Of Thebold by sOnhalter, and sold by
said SOnhalter 10 George Abr.
Appraised at $1,000.
Sale TO commence at one o'clock p. m. Terms
cash.
jull9.ew ]. P RAUCH, Sheriff.
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FOR SALE.
SMALL FARM FOR SALE.

IWISH 10 sell my farm of 58 acres in Mimi
shillen township, one mile northeast Of Louis
vile. On the place is good house, barn and all
necessary out buildings, good we'll at house and
barn; large orchard containing about 200 good
bearing apple trees, and great many other kinds
of fruit trees. A running stream passes through
the place There is about four acres OF timber
land, the balance oflhe land is under good Guilt
vation. My reasons for selliug are that want TO
60 West For further particulars call Oh or address
JOSIAH SUMMERS,
p2G-lm Louisville, Stark Co., o
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SHERIFF SALE.
Joseph Geisinger VS. wallick & Gray ct al.

By virtue of vendi exponas issued from
the court of common pleas of Stark county, Ohio,
aid to me directed, will offer for sale at public
oucry at the door Of the court house. in the city Of
Canton, on
Saturday, The 18Th day of august, 1877,
the following described real estate situate in said
county, to-wit: The interest OF Jerome B. Gre
Volsle In the following described real estate In
quarter Of section 2, township 49, and range Z,
containing SO acres Of land more or less also lot
number 1870 in COnrads addition to Louisville,
Stark county, Ohio.
Appraised as folloHs-The 50 acres Of land at
s42OO; lot No. 1870 at $780,
Sale 10 commence at one O'clock p. M. Terms
cash.
jul19ew J. P. RAUCH, sherih.
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SHERIFF. SALE.
John R. Poyser VS. Robert B. votau.

John R. P0yser VS. R0BerL B. VOLau.
By virtue of an order TO sell issued from the
court of common pleas of Stark county, Ohio and
TO NE directed will offer for sale at puolie out.
cry at the door of the court house in tho city Of
Canton, on
Saturday the 18th day Of august, 1877.
the following described real estate situate in said
county te-wit: J Of fifteen hundred and fifty
two in the city of Canton.
Appraised at 100000.
Sale to commence at one oclockp p. M Terms
cash.
julyl9-e J. P. RAUCH, Sheriff..
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SHERIFF SALE.

VIM. G. ThompsOns Assignees VS. Marcus E. VIII.
cox ct al.
By virtue of an order TO sell issued from
the court of common pleas of Stark Co., Ohio, and
TO me directed will offer for sale al public out.
cry at the door Of the court no Use in the city of
Canton, on
Saturday the 18th day Of august, 1877,
the following described real estate situate in said
county to.wit: Lot number rs in Thompson's LIST
addition TO the city Of Canton, Ohio.
Appraised at S225
Sale to commence at one o'clock p. m, Terms
cash.
julie ew J. P. RAUCH, Sheriff.
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SHERIFF SALE.

Mcintosh, Good & Co. VS. Lewis Ruch ct ux.
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
outcry ct the door Of the court house in the
city Of Canton, on
Saturday The 18th day Of august, 1877.
the following described real estate situate in
said county, to-wit Lot number thirteen Cl3)
In Abraham Miller's addition to Milan in Canal
Fulton. stark county, Ohio
Appraised at $3.50.
cash.
jul19.ew ], P. RAUCH, Sheriff,
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IT HAS A COMBINATION OF EX-
CELLENCIES WITHOUT A
RIVAL
SIS to $25 Less than other Heretofore
Leading Machines.
Every MACHINE FULLY WARRANTED
Send for circulars, or call at my office first door
north Of the Post Office, Canton, o.
LEGAL.
SHERIFF SALE.
Philip ohliger eta VS. Chrlstlan Kramer's heirs

Philip ohliger etal VS. Christian Kramer's heirs
ct al.
By virtue Of an order to sell Issued from the
court OfoOmmOn pleas Of Stark county, Ohio and to
me directed I Wall offer for sale at public
outcry at the door Of the court house, In the city
of Canton, on
Saturday. the 1871 day of august, 1877.
The following described real estate situate In
said county to.wit: Lot number twenty-five
t22l In the city Of Canton, except strip six feet
wide off the south side thereof
Appraised at $500.
Sale TO commence at one o'clock p. m Terms
One-third cash, the balance in two equal annual
payments with interest from day Of sale secured
by mortgage on the premises.
jullO-ew J,P. RAUCH, Sheriff.
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SHERIFF SALE.
George Miller VS. John Hoben.

By virtue of an order to sell Issued from the
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 august, 1877,
the following described real estate situate in said
county, to.wit: Lot number thirteen in AlbrighPs
addition to the city of Massillon, in Stark county
Ohio
Appraised at $780,
Sale to commence at one o'clock p. m. Terms,
cash.
jul19.e J.P. RAUCH, Sheriff.
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Saw Mill and Single Machine
For Sale.

Having sold my water privilege wish to sell
my Saw Mill Gearing, consisting OF Iron Wheel
and Gearing for Muey Saws; It is first class and in
running order. Also Lath Machine and Shingle
Machine all good and in running order.
J.B. MACHAMER,
maya 4-dmHt New Baltimore, Stark Co., o.
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LEGAL.
Djv0ree Notice.
THE sTATB OF oaIo,( Stark County Common
Stark County, ss. Pleas Court

THE STATE OF oaIo,l Stark County Common
Stark County, IS. Pleas Court
Alouis L. schutt, Plaintiff,
vs.
Wilhelmena E, Schutt Defendant.
The said defendant, Wilhelmena &. schutt, who
Is supposed to reside at Cleveland, Ohio, will take
notice that on the 10Th day Of July A D. 1877, the
said plaintiff filed in the Office of the Clerk of
said Court his petition for divorce against said
defendant Wilhelmena E. Schutt, alleging as his
grounds for said divorce and his causes OF action
against said defendant, Wilhelmena e Schutt,
gross neglect Of duty and adultery with one
Charles Wheeler and other persons TO plaintiff un
known. Said petition will be for hearing at any
time after six weeks from the first publication Of
this notice. You are also hereby notified that on
the 22d day Of August A. D. 1877, the said plain
tiff will take the dispositions In writing Of Ferdi
nand Flu and other witnesses, at the office Of
o II Bentley Esq, 1877 Superior Street, Cleveland,
Ohio between the hours OF s a, m. and p. M of
said day and the said taking of said depOsidons
will be continued from day TO day between said
hours, until all are taken, and the said deposi
tions will be used BY said plaintiff at the hearing
Of said cause, o. II. BENTLEY,
aug2-lWt Plaintiffs Attorney
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SHERIFF SALE.
Charles zopp VS. Henry Goehlet, ct ux

Charles Zepp VS. Henry Goehlet, ct ux.
By virtue of an order to SELL issued from
the court Of common pleas of Stark county,
Ohio, aud 10 me directed will offer for sa' Q, at
public outcTy, at the door Of the court house, in
the city of Canton, on
Saturday, The 25th day of AuglSt, 1877,
the following described real estate situate IN Stark
county Ohio, to-wit Lot number two (2) in Pow
ellis addition TO Massillon.
Appraised at $4,000.
Sale to commence at one o'clock T. m. Terms
cash.
july26. P. RAUCH, Sheriff.