The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-15
MASsILLoN CORRESPONDENCE

the work Of cleaning the canal for few days
The Calltornlas gave flrstclass performance
on Saturday evening. The music and singing
was excellent The specialties Of Plrrong and
oBrien, immense and the trapeze performance
by the "Corvella Brothers," the finest ever done
here. ...
AT a "belling southwest Of town one night last
week, the party serenaded (P) set up the cider
(hard) for the boys and girls. Result: A general
row IN which not many were cut, but badly
bruised
, Alta little trial of muscular strength the other
evening, G. W Phillips came off victorious
holding chair at arms length two minutes and
fifteen seconds by the watch. The time Of the
other participants was, lO5, l16, tA0 0A5, and a
one'legged man 30 seconds.
We learn that our friend, Charley Krlder, is
Democratic candidate for Assessor, In Tuscarawas
township. He'll make good one.
Margaret, wife of Louis schworm, Of our city
died on Sunday, aged 81 years. She leaves a
large number Of relatives and friends to mourn
her loss.
Many of our citizens appreciating the wonder
ful dexterity shown In the muscular exercises Of
the "Corvella Brothers. ON the double trapeze,
have made arrangements TO give them a grand
testimonial benefit prior to filling their engage.
ment with the New York circus" On this occa.
sion these well known acrobats will, in addition
to their trapeze performance give an exhibition
of their skill on the horizontal bar and in their
great brother act" Prof. Richeimer's orchestra,
win H, Pirrong, Ed 0'Brien, Bernard shepey,
Master Dellhauer the contortlonist, and many
Others have volunteered their services and first
class entertainment may be expected. March
22nd has been selected as the date. Due notice
will be given on the bills
Quite row occurred on Sunday evening at
saloon on the Fulton road, near the corporation
limits. A number of young fellows, slightly over
come by indulgng in stimulating liquids at
tempted to force an entrance into saloon to get
beer, after they had been refused. A number Of
panes of glass some furniture and not few
heads were badly damaged Six parties were ar
rested. Upon examination before Mayor Frantz,
five of them were fined 800 each and sentenced
to twenty days in jail, This sixth one waived
examination and demanded trial.
Our township and city primary election will be
held at the office of Warwick d Justus, as usual.
1t is to be hoped that every Democrat in Perry
township will come to the 'front.' select the men
from the ticket that suit him best vote for 1t and
encourage his neighbor to do the same, And af.
ter the ticket is nominated stand by 1t like men
and victory is ours. Let us poll larger vote on
Saturday next than was ever polled at Demo-
cratic primary election in the township.
Through the kindness Of our worthy City sollc.
itor, L. c. Cole, Esq, and our truly competent
clerk, C. j. White, we give the following as the
summing up of the financial condition Of our city
for the year ending March Sd, 1877:
kecelpts oO0.o9
expenditures ..;'''''''''''''"'''''''' 59'iSS'oi
seItleu.."'' Z0IlZ5'ol
LIABILITIES.
Bills payable ....."...S28S 1869
Cash in Treasury Observation-Disclosures. II, ,3Oil6
Total II642.73
We learn that the dry good and grocery store
and grist mill a. sandyville, Tuscarawas town
ship, the property of Mr.. Myers was totally de-
stroyed by fire on Sunday night last.
Jack Reeves" the detective from some place,
paid us visit on Tuesday evening Cleveland
don't turn out much better officers. Jack" al
ways has his "eyes open tight"
Claude Francoise Lomont died at New Haven,
Ind, on Tuesday evening at 10 o'clock. Mr.. Lo.
mont was the father of F. T. Lomont of our city.
He was aged about 70 years
A. P. Wilson died at his residence in Massillon
on Friday, March 9th, and the funeral took place
on Sunday. He had been i'll some two years. Mr.
Wilson was born in Scotland in 1920.
The total Indebtedness of the city is 1912 78,
The debt was diminished So, ,77225 during the last
fiscal year.
Hon. A. G. Wales recovered Judgment against
JOS Seller for S27O damages sustained by defend.
ants dog killing sheep,
MAssILLoN ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Please announce tie name of JOSIAH FRANTZ
as candldate LOT the oie of Justice of the Peace
OF Perry township, subject to the decision Of the
Democracy at the coming primary election.
'. DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY.
Please annoIncet the name ofPETER VOEGELE
as o candidate for the ONCE of City Marshal Of
Massillon, subject to the action OF me Democratic
primary election. OEMOChAIS,
Please announce the name of P. A. LEAHY as
a candidate for the Office of Township Clerk, of
Perry township, subject to the decision of the
Democratic primary election.
.. MANY VOTERS
We are authorized to announce CHARLES Ei
YOUNG as a candidate for Township Clerk sub
jeCt to the decision Of the Democracy at their
primaries.
We are authorized to announce "BOB" ANDER-
son as a candidate for Township Clerk, subject to
the decision of the Democracy at their primaries.
Store rooms for rent. Inquire of G. Winold, No.
27 West Main street, Massillon, o. YANK.