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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08
A WIFE ABANDONED.

Pittsburgh, Pa, November Mrs Walters for
merly an actress of some repute, was sent to the
Allegheny Poor House to-day, being sick and in
destitute circumstances. She was accompanied
by her child, beautiful little girl about eight
years Of age Her first appearance before the pub
lie was during the war in the old Pittsburgh Thea
tire. Afterwards she married Charles Walters,
with whom she Travelled in troupe for several
years. After the birth of her child her husband
abandoned her and left her to do for herself, Pos
sessing good voice, she has managed to support
herself and child by her vocation ever since until
within the present year, when, at Indianapolis
both were Frustrated by ague. She finallymanag
ed to reach this city, and made application to the
Poor Board for assistance, with the result stated
above. Mrs. Walters's husband Travelled for
time with Tony Pastors troupe, but she is unable
to say with what company he is at present en-
gagged
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08
AN OLD PIONEER GONE.

Died, at his residence in Lawrence township, on
the 31st ult Jacob Dewalt in the sOth year of his
age.
Mr.. Dewalt came from Pennsylvania with his
father, Philip Dewalt in 1908, and lived with him
in Canton until 1926, at which time he married
and soon after settled in Lawrence township, first
on the N. E. quarter of Section "a, the same now
owned by George Young, where he lived for few
years, when he removed to the N, E. quarter Of
section H. where he died.
About six years ago he hada fall fracturing his
thigh. Soon after he became paralyzed and since
then has been confined to the house most Of the
time. His appetite was generally good, and he
seemed to suffer but little up to within few days
of his death He gradually sank from exhaustion
and died without struggle, Mrs. Dewalt died q
years ago, and by her side he was inferred, follow
ed to the grave by large concourse of relatives
and friends. He leaves ten children, a host oi
grandchildren, and number Of great grand chill
dren. He was a member of the Lutheran church
from early youth, quiet industrious man. and SO
far as is known had not an enemy.
There are but few left who have lived in Stark
county as long as Jacob Dewalt. His brother Dan.
lei and Judge Loutzenheiser are all that at present
occur to the writer of this Soon will the first set
tiers of our county have passed away.
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The MASSLLLON BRIDGE.

On the second day Of this month petition was
fled In the Court OF Common Pleas Of this county
by John Pontius and eleven Others against the
Commissioners Of Stark County and MaSsillon
Iron Bridge Company, praying for an injunction
TO restrain them from building an iron bridge
across the Tuscarawas river at Massillon. Itseems
that during the last few years the Commissioners
have been building several Iron bridges across
said river. The one now about TO be builtit would
appear, was more for the convenience Of a few
private individuals, than for the public conven-
ence. The bridge ifbuilt, would cost about 00O.
The petition sets forth that the public convenience
does not require said bridge That contrary to
the statutes in such cases made and provided, the
Commissioners failed and neglected to publish
notice Of their intention to locate and erect such
bridge whereby they prevented tax payers from
coming in and demonstrating against the same.
That they failed to advertise for proposals for
erecting such bridge. That they failed To public
ly open and examine the bids, but concealed the
same until after the contract was awarded to said
Massilon Bridge Company, That they failed to
award the contract 10 the lowest responsible bid
der. That they contracted to pay 1896 more to
said Masslllon Iron Bridge Company than the
Keystone Bridge Company Of Pittsburgh were
willing to build said bridge for, That they failed
to submit the plans estimates and specifications
for approval as required by law. That they failed
to have the Prosecuting Attorney Of the county
examine the contracts &c, and indorse his ap
proval thereon. That they failed to take bond
from said Massillon Iron Bridge Company as re-
quired by law for the faithful execution of the
contract. On application Judge Meyer allowed
an injunction to issue restraining the Commits
sloners and said Company from building said
bridge until the case shonld be finally heard,
.. .. TAXPAYER.
| Taxpayer" is In error In saying the County
Commissioners failed to advertise for proposals
according to law. The letting was properly ad
vertised and we have no doubt was properly
awarded. We are confident the Commissioner
design to comply strictly with the law and dt
their business strictly in compliance herewith
Ed. DEM
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

CARROLL Co-Sunday night the 2Sth ult,I the
barn of Jacob Glass near East Rochester, together
with 600 bushels of grain and farming implements
was destroyed by fire. The total loss is about 2.'
500, on which there is about sl.7OO insurance.
PAINFUL ACcIDENT.-Ex.senator Ferrall met
with painful accident while returning home
Wednesday evening at his usual hour. some
thoughtless boys in their Halloween sports, plac
ed store box on the pavement near his residence
which 1t seems he did not see as 1t was very dark,
and over which he stumbled-his check or jaw
striking one of the boards which was both sharp
and ragged and cutting cash couple of inches
long. At first it was thought to be a serious in
jury, but Mr.. Ferral has been feeling comfortable
within the past few hours under surgical treat
ment.-CdrrOH Chronicle
BOUND 0vER-At the preliminary hearing be-
fore j. L. Rue, ESQ.,, in the court house Monday
LIST, the two young men charged with making an
attempt to kill and murder" Alfred LewtOn were
required to give bond in the sum of two hundred
dollars each for their appearance atthe next term
of court in answer to the charge Of assault and
battery. Mr.. Long furnished the required seeuri-
ty for himself
Mr.. Lewton, the injured party, is lying at Mr..
John Taylor's In Harrison township. 1t is said he
will loose the sight of one of his eyes, though his
condition otherwise is not serious, us,-ChrOnicle,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

BUoHER, GIBBS & Co,-The large plow works
owned by the above named firm, will start up for
another seasons work next Monday, after rest
of about two weeks for invoicing and repairs
Since the close of last season they have erected an
important addition, S5 by % feet and two stories
to be used as warehouse and grinding room they
have put siz new wheels, rgrinding reVolyers in,
and made many other useful and convenient ad'
ditions to their already extensive works, Billy
Wikidal showed us, with pride standing out at
every pore, their royal Centennial Medal large
heavy bronze concern, given to them as credit for
the best General purpose plOw" at the Centen-
nial exhibition. This firm have prepared to man
ufacture 10, GOO plows this season.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

sANDUsKY CITY-The President has pardon
ed Alfred C. Van Tine formerly Postmaster of
this city, who has been incarcerated in the Ohio
Penitentlary number of months for embezzle-
ment, the crime having been committed while
Van Tine was Postmaster, and he was sentenced
to one years imprisonment in the Penitentiary.
The offence for which Van Tine was serving his
time was one against the general government
hence the interposltion Of the President in the
behalf of the prisoner. A petition was circulated
some time since among our citizens, praying for
Van Tines pardon, and we understand some of
his friends took 1t to Washington and presented 1t
to Mr.. Hayes, Van Tine is to be released to-day,
and we understand he is to make sandusky his
future home.-SGndusky Journal, 1St,
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SATURDAY NIGHT.

Placing the little hats all in a row,
Ready for church on the morrow, you know;
Washing wee faces and little black fists,
Getting them ready and fit to be kissed;
Putting them into clean garments and white
That is what mothers are doing to night
Spying out holes in the little worn hose,
Laying by shoes that are worn through the toes
Looking DER garments so faded and thin
Who but mother knows where to begin2
Changing button to make 1t look right
That is what mothers are doing to night.
Calling the little ones all round her chair,
Hearing them lisp forth their evening prayer;
Telling them stories of Jesus Of old,
Who loved to gather the lambs to His fold;
Watching, they listen with weary delight
That is what mothers are doing tonight.
Creeping so softly to take last peep,
After the little ones all are asleep;
Anxious to know if the children are warm,
Tucklng the blankets round each little form,
kissing each little face, rosy and bright
That is what mothers are doingIto-night,
Kneeling down gently beside the white bed,
LOwly and meekly she bows down her head,
Praying as only mother can pray,
"God, guide and keep them from going astray!
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

/ also have a lot Of Long Primer,
about l5O pounds (more or less)
which l will sell at 20 cents per
pound, cash. 1t is also a good type
as will be seen, by this paragraph
which is set in the type,
VIM. McGREGOR.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08
GOOD NEWS FOR CoIoN1szs BOUND WEST

On and after October 10th, 1877, and during the
next few months the trains leaving Grafton via
CC.C.&I.Ry,a at 1926 p. m will have car at
tached specially fitted up, with sleeping and cook
ing arrangements for the convenience Of Colonists
The use of this car will be furnished free Of charge
to all Colonists holding through tickets, and will
be run through to st. Louis without change via
the Great "Lee Line" and l. & st. L, R'y.
Passengers taking the train leaving Uhrichs-
Vile at $3.50 g. M, New Philadelphia 55l, a. m
Dover 600 a. m, Barrs Mills 6:27 a. M, Massilon
7.O5 a, m Fulton 7:29 a. m, Warwick 7SS a. m''
Easton 1853 a. M, Russell SOS q, M, Seville Sl6 a.
m. and Medina SS7 a. M, via Cleveland, Tuscara'
was Valley & Wheeling R'y, will reach Grafton IN
ample time to connect with this car Through
tickets on sale at all principal points Rates al
ways as low as any other line. ocI2fdW'
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08
BLAcKMAILERs CONE TO GRIEF

Boston, November 5-In the Municipal Court
this morning VIM. S. Mcfarland attorney, Chas.
A. Barry, teacher in public school, George A.
Rogers, VIM. H. Warner and Addie E, Ward have
been held in $1,000 each, charged with conspiracy
TO extort money from Dr. Howard Damon. The
complaint alleges that Miss Ward, who is teach
er in public school, wrote to the doctor accusing
him OF seduction, procuring abortion, ETC., and
threatening public prosecution. The others work
ed upon Damon's feelings and persuaded him
secretly to leave the city as the only way to avoid
disgrace, and pursued him over the country three
months with stories that he was followed by de-
tectives, &C., and with offers to settle. Damon
friends learning of the case, persuaded him to
return, and have begun suit.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

MONDAY EVENING, Nov. 9, 1877.
Present-Barlet, Presidenti Herbruck, Rohrer.
Monnotland Lantz
Minutes oflast meeting read and approved.
Pelitions-Street Commissioner instructed TO
make hll at fire hydrant on Oak street,
Samuel Lightheiser city lamplighter, asked an
advance per month on wages during win
ter months. Referred TO the City Solicitor.
Street laborers who are compelled to stand In
water TO work allowed an advance Of 2 cents per
day, making their wages Sl75 per day.
Committee on Gas were notified that the street
lamps on the west end of .TuScarawas street had
not been burning recently.
Member OF hose company No. asked for new
bell. City Clerk instructed TO correspond with
manufacturers In regard to cost offs
ED. Keplinger stated he desired to build at
Reynolds and Market streets-and asked use Of
street for stone &c, Granted.
City lamplighter asked that pavement at Wal.
nut and South street be repaired at once. Street
commissioner instructed TO notify E. g. Patterson
to make necessary repairs.
President Barlet read a communication from
the Secretary of the Gas Co. stating that they the
CO.. could not accept the ordinance passed short
time since fixing the price of gas at 1925, public
and private and suggesting that the matter of the
price Of gas be left to disinterested arbitrary
committee, The communication was laid on the
table,
Reports of COmmittees-on report from the
Committee on Streets and Alleys the Solicitor was
instructed to draw an ordinance to pay $1,000 fol
a strip ofground purchased necessary to opening
| 9th street.
Bill of Werner Bros $500 reported correct. Ao
cepted,
A motion to enforce the ordinance for closing
the cigar stores on Sunday was lost
The care of the city poor was turned over to the
township trustees
Globe Gas Light Co.'s bill s214OO referred Il
committee on gas.
Ohio Stats zeitungs bill sl5o referred to com
mttee on claims.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

COFFEE,-Inasmuch as the advertising agent of
Arbuckles & Co. has been distributing an unlim-
tied quantity Of his literature through Canton and
adjoining towns we deem it advisable to say to
our readers that there is a number one coffee
roasting house In our town. B, Dannemiller d
Sons browning establishment on West Third
street. near Market is conducted on strictly scen-
tifc principles The coffee, of which only the
best is selected, is placed in air tight revolving
cylinder, which is fitted in an arm; an experience
ed man manipulates and regulates the speed Of
the revolutions over glowing coke fire. and in
this manner large amount of the best
Rio and Java Coffees are Drowned per
day, The quality of the coffees Drowned by Dam
nemiller & Sons speaks for itself and all frugal
housewives who try it once come back for more.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

MARRIAGE IICENsEs.--Lewis H. OFT and Emma
Collector, Isaac Young and Mary E. Kettering,
Samuel stover and Drusilla Creyoisie, John Kline
and Lizzie shauf Alexander Hurford, jr, and
Lucetta Reese VIM, A. Smith and Susan Key, Eli
Hershberger and Caroline sesh, Thomas CroOkston
and Sarah L. Moore, George W. Baylor and Rebec-
ca V. Keller Peter Loutzenheiser and Lydia A.
Herbster, Valentine Felix and Carolina Zinner,
George Little and Sarah F. Heston John L. Ru'
perd and Kate Lawrence, Anthony B. Hang and
Augustus H. Tisse.
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a WELL.PLANNED BURGLARY AT PIKE
STATION, OHIO, FUSTRA TED BY A WELL-
LAID PLAN OF CITIZENS.


Cleveland, o., Nov, 1,-Abouta month ago the
authorities OF Seville, Medina county were notih-
ed that gang Of burglars were hanging about
lhat place making preparations for the robbery Of
the bank OF Hay stebbins & Co. The plan Of the
robbers was to steal a team of horses and wagon.
break open the bank and get the safe outand haul
Tito the country, and there crack IT, By some
means the burglars learned that their plans were
TO be frustrated, and accordingly changed their
base of operations
They went to Pike Station three miles distant,
and planned for robbing the safe OF HoutE & Hay,
grain dealers. Mr. Wheeler who lives there
became aware OF certain plans of theirs for bur.
glarl2lng Houtz & Hays warehouse and cracking
their safe the burglars being aware the above firm
were buying hogs and handling considerable
money. Squire McGanan, Constable Wells and
P Baum assisted Wheeler in working up the case,
and ascertained that last night was set for the bu
siness
About ten ofth citizens, among them Wheeler,
McGlanan, Wells, Baum, Steele and others, laid in
wait for the fray about half In the building the
others outside, Between ten and eleven o'clock
the burglars five in number came upon the scene
Ofaction. They had some controversy abou. do
ing the job, two wanting TO watch outside. They
JAILED 10 agree, and the two left for their homes
The other three went to work As freight train
was passing they rolled out the safe and broke Off
the hinges of the door preparatory to doing good
job At this point the lights were turned on and a
desperate fight ensued In the melee Mr.. Steele
was shot through the arm, but none of the others
were materially hurt, except the burglars, who
received terrible clubbing. One Of the burglars
escaped, but was eventually captured The other
two burglars who went home In skif were ar
rested this (Thursday) morning, aud all five are
now in durance vile, 'Aftera preliminary hearing
before the Justice, they will be taken to the Woos
ter Jail to await regular trial before Wayne
| county Court. The names of the burglars are N.
Abbott, Henry Beal, Edwin Moore of Westfeld,
Medina county, Faulkner, landlord at Pike Sta
ton, and Mr., Dance, of Cleveland, relative Of
Beal.
LATER.--Wooster o., Nov. 2-After prelimina-
ry hearing Of the Pike Station burglars. three of
them were dismissed but the remaining two, N.
Abbott and Henry Beal, were held in $500 bond.
In default Of which they were brought here this
morning and lodged in jail,
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HE PLEADED GUILTY.

An amusing scene occurred at the recent ar.
raignment of prisoners at the Criminal Court
Pittsburgh. A colOred man stoutly pleaded moi
guilty to charge of burglary and as he had nc
money, Judge Jones beckoned towards one oi
the young and rising counsellors present and re-
marked.
"Mr. -, I appoint you to defend the pris
oner."
The colored burglar rolled his eyes with horror
when he heard the name Of the hero of hundred
convictions mentioned in connection with his
case and eagerly cried:
mo, Jej no. l guess not, pleads guilty, e
yer don't make 1t moren two years in de pen"
The prisoner was sentenced accordingly and the
young lawyer tailed one more lost case.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

OBITUARY-On Friday night last Amos A. Keith
died at the residence of his father Joseph G. Keith
on West Tuscarawas street. aged So years Amos
was well known and popular young man during
his life, formerly an agent for Russell Co. of this
city. For several years past he has been con-
slant sufferer from bronchial affection which
finally reached his lungs and ended his life with
case of incurable consumption. He spent sever
al months at the Hot Springs and in Texas hoping
to find balm for his trouble bat without avail.
His remains were attended by q large cOncourse
to the cemetery last Sunday afternoon. He was an
amable and worthy gentleman.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

]. L. styne, commission merchant of Pitts
burph. A, Dannemiller, awholesale grocer Of Can
ton, Ohio, George Lawrence hardware merchant
of the same place, and Messrs George, John, Dali
as Frank and Francis Machamer, Of HartVille'
stark county, who have been at West Branch.
tiftveipbt miles north Of Bay City on deer hunt
made present of the pelt of the largest animal
which they shot, being an immense buck weigh
ing over 800 pounds, to F. R. Myers Of Chicago
general ticket agent of the Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne
& Chicago road.-F0rt Wayne Sentinel
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

VALLEY RAILRoAD.-The Chief Engineer, Pratt,
of The Valley R. R., and Chief Engineer Mason
and assistant Mr.. Caddy of the Detroit and Mil
wanEae R. R.. have been putting in time during
the past two weeks walking over the line oil the
Valley R. R. with an intention OF reporting TO
Captain Payy Of London, England, through whom
a consolidation with the Marietta & Pittsburgh
road is to be effected. Captain Psyy and the 9th
er foreigners here about three weeks since are
highly in favor of the completion Of the road.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08
TORNADO At WARREN.

A terrible accident occurred at Warren on Sat-
urday at the new Catholic Church in progress Of
erection large number of men were at work
on the building when hurrican struck 1t, tearing
the roof completely Off A man named Michael
Kennedy was instantly killed. Two men, father
and son, named Deval were seriously hurt,
John and Frank 0'Niel were also badly bruised,
and the foreman, Mr.. Kilroy, received some su-
pericial injuries, The greatest marvel is that so
many escaped being crushed to death.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

TENNESSEE WINE-The other day we received
from Mr.. c. Vogelgesang bottle Of wine manu-.
factured by himself, and you cannot find better,
richer, parer wine in all Of France or Italy. 1t
must be that Mr.. V. had heard Of the good news
from Ohio, from which State he came to franklin
county-had heard of the tremendous Democratic
majority and wanted us to take little of his good
wine by way of celebrating the glorious Democrat
ic victory. Be this az ii may, we so concluded
Winchester (Tenil.) Enterprise.
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New lot MufieIs, very cheap, at
BOsTICK & KEEPERS
OYSTERS.

Probably but few are aware Of the establish
msnt of wholesale Fish and Oyster Depot at No.
10 East Tuscarawa street, Cassillys Block, by the
well known fish dealer, G. R. Bbrght. The fact
is, that Just such place has been needed in Can
ton and Ebright is the first to see his opportu-
nifty and open up. He is now selling half can
of oysters and pound of Crackers for quarter,
more than has ever been given in Canton. Call
on him If you want bargains
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

TEMPERANCE MEETTNG.-Last night Major Frank
Baird addressed large audience at the Opera
House on the subject which holds this headline
He was the only principal speaker present, and
the frequency of ofappause speaks his ability and
renewed success. After having closed his lecture
he was called forth to a recitation of the maniac
by special request and was warmly applauded,
The Major is making a decided mark, and in the
six recent lectures delivered in Canton has achiev-
ed positive success. He will lecture in the Mas
sllon Opera House next Saturday night, the 10th
inst, and at Mansfield next Thursday night.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

Jacob L. Smith formerly we'll known as the
champion baggage crusher Of this city, now con-
nected with the Adams Express Company at
franklin Pa, was in town during the week. Jake
makes two hundred pound weight look sick on
the scales now, and Is able to shatter as many
packages as ever.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

AN ELoPEMENT. youngstown people are excit-
ed over an elopement in thigh circles" Profes'
sor Charles Lehman, Director of the M@nnerchor
Society, has for some time been paying devotions
to Miss Emma Ritter, daughter of Edward Ritter,
Esq On Wednesday the young lady took an af-
ternoon walk, but odid not return according to
promise. 1t was also noted that the Professor was
out of town. On Thursday the couple returned
from Sharon, Pa. when it was given out that they
were married, They took rooms at hotel, not
being courageous enough to face the music and
on hOma
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-11-08

The New York Smith and Horse shoeing House,
owned and conducted by 7, P. McGinnity, 9th and
Walnut streets, is undoubtedly the largest best
arranged and most thoroughly fitted horseshoe
ing shop in Stark county. McGinnity has large
brick shop and last Tuesday night, for the first
time in the existence of smthing in this city, he
has lighted his shop fully with over half dozen
gas Jets and can now do shoeing with equal fscil-
tiles day and night Horses with diseased feet
are treated as q specially.