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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06
NIMLSHILLEN TEACHERS.

Pursuant to call in the STARK Co. D&MoCRAT
eight teachers of Nimishillen township met at
Louisville, saturday, Dec. 1s'. On motion of Pc
ter Balmat. VIM NJ Sluss was elected President
pro tenn. On motion of A. E. Vernier, Peter Bal.
mat, secretary pro TEN. The following members
were appointed as members of committee on
permanent organization A. E. Verner, o slus.
ser and Peter Balmat. The committee reported
the following programme for the next meeting:
l. Lecture, How Teach Reading, william
NJ. Sluss.
2, Lecture, How Teach Geography. Aaron
A. Slusser
8 Lecture "How Teach English Grammar"
Frank L. Balmat.
L. Essay, school Ventilation. "A. E. Vernier
s. Discussion, school Supervision" To be
opened by Peter Balmat
The next meeting of the Association will be
held at Louisville, Friday Dec ii. We expect
every Ue teacher Of this township to he present at
the next meeting. We also extend the invitation
to teachers of other townships and to all friends
of educational progress. VIM. NJ. sLUss, Pres.
PETER BALMAT, Secy.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

EPIsCoPAL-For more than year st Pauls
Protestant Episcopal Church has been conducted
on the purely Free Church plan-the poor mau
who could give little as fully entitled to seat or
pew in any part of the church, as his more fortu-
nate neighbor who could give more liberally.
The pastor believes that to this extent, at least,
modern christians may follow the more COmpre-
hensve primitive practice recorded in the Acts of
Apostles, chap 2, verse A And all that believed
were together and had all things common" The
sermon next Sunday morning will present the
subject of Free Churches" from the text, Isaiah
Sc, part verse z, Mine house shall be called an
house of prayer for all people" Rev. Jos. P.
Cameron attends this week the meeting at Mans
field, of the Central Convention of the Diocese Of
Ohio Lay delegates from the parish of Canton
are Messrs. Amsden and Morse.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06
CO. TREASURER FBSSLBR
IS READY TO RECEIVE
THE DECEMBER TAXES.

We learn that County Treas
s1rer FeSsIer is ready to receive
The December Taxes, the books
being all in shape and in his
hands, according to Law. He
desires that all Wb0 can make
it convenient wjU come along be-
fore the end Of the tar-payjng
term, whjeh is December 10th.
Every taxpayer knOws that it
is not pleasant to call at the
TeaSWer'S Office when the
crOwd is large and the jam dis
agreeable. The Treasurer there
fore hopes that the friends OUer
the County wjH make it cOnUe-
njent to call and pay their tax
eS in good time and thereby Gc-
eOnlmOdate themselves as weJI
as himself 1t is hoped every
taxpayer whO reads this will
take it as a personal appeal to
himself and act accordingly,
and as soon as convenient.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

Reverend Mr, Park, pastor of the Presbyterian
Church of this city. preached the fourth annual
sermon Of his pastorate week ago last Sabbath
The reverend gentleman gave review of his
work and showed an improved and improving
condition of The church, as the following will
show Additions on profession, 1O7 by letters
So; total 100, an average of 40 per year. The
losses by DEATH dismissal to other churches, etc..
have been 80, leaving net gain of no. The mem.
bership at the beginning of his pastOrate was I4S
At the end of the first year 1t was 16l second, 1885,
third, 95; fourth, 253 preached 421 sermons and
made over 200 addresses. Baptized 45 adults and
80 infants. The church during the four years has
contributed over $4,000 for congregational OBJ
jects: $1,000 to the Mission Boards of the Church.
and $3.50 to other benevolent objects. Average
attendance in the Sabbath school the first year
was ia the past year it has been 1853. The en-
tire enrolment is now 2O7.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

FINE HARNEss-We were invited to take look
at some fine harness made at the harness estab-
lishment of VIM. Lindeman the other day. and
were surprised to See some Of the most elegant
gold mounted harness ever made in this county.
Mr.. Lindemen has recently opened up in the old
BetS corner, opposite the Ogden House, and has
already achieved merited success. He is
determined to make none but first-class goods,
and that from the cheapest farm or buggy har-
ness up to the finest gold, silver and nickle
plated Mr.. L. is well known to our community,
and needs no recommendations at Our hands, as
his work has already won for him a reputation
and trade that is excelled by none He also
keeps an assortment of saddles and other goods
Our friends in want of any thing in his line
should not fail to give him call.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06
TOYS.TOYS,

In passing through the large establishment Of
Begges & Bell Cassidy Block, Public Square, we
were surprised at their immense stock Of toys and
fancy articles to please the young and old, for
the holidays Among The thousands of things we
noticed were District Schools, Crandals new
toys, railroad trains engines SC, blocks from l5c
box up. A fne new lot of A B @ books casters
silver and gold plated birds in cages, wooden
pals, tubs washboards, furniture for dolls and
little children, and in fact the largest and most
complete assortment Of anything and everything
In the toy line that has ever been brought to Can
ton, It will nay to visit theiI establishment and
see their goods preparatory to purchasing, as
their stock is the best to select from IN conse-
quence of being the largest, and their prices the
lowest in the city,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

THE COUNTY CoMMISsIoNERs-Met in regular
session on Monday and adjourned Wednesday.
Among the business done was accepting the bonds
of John T. Hays as Clerk of Courts; R. H. Ander-
son as Coroner, and William Slower as Inarmary
Director, An animated contest was had over the
vacation of the ]. Smith road Canton and Ma
varre) council arguing pro and con. The vaca-
ton was not granted Dr. L. susser was appoint
ed physician to the Jail. A number of bills and
transcripts were examined and allowed, and other
general business done. Complaint was made
from Plain township that the school money was
unequally distributed one getting more than her
share. The Commissioners not realizing that the
matter was improper, declined to interfere with
the action of the Board of Education.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

RESURRECTION OF THE STARK Co LYCEUM.-
A meeting will be held at schaefer's Opera House
on Monday evening, Dec. 10, for the purpose OF
recognizing the:old stark County Lyct um, char
tered by the State of Ohio in 1887. The name
Stark County Lyoeum awakes old echoes of the
past, and will suggest a thousand glorious mem.
ories to the older citizens of Canton. 1t was COM
posed of about thirty members, the majority of
whom are now dead, or havo long since removed
to distant places. Five only of the thirty now re-
side in Canton. Nearly all have been or now are
eminent in the various professions medicine, law,
and in the commecial law. The effect now sought
is not reunion, but reorganization. The effect
is mutual literary culture. All are invited.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

Ridpath's u S. Histories endorsed as the best
by Educators everywhere 100000 copies in use.
Teachers and school officers are cordially in
vited to send for specimen pages, including
samples of the Maps Charts, etc. Jones Broth
ers 4 Co., Publishers Chicago, Philadelphia and
Cincinnati.
We have received copy of the School History
from the publishers, and find 1t worthy of all lair
praise 1t is concise, accurate and brilliant in its
narrative and is heartily endorsed by the leading
educators of the country. The Academic edition
contains 496 pages octave, and the Grammar
School edition 372 pages, 12 mo. The full History
from the Aboriginal times to the present age" is
just announced, specimen sheets of which we
have received from the publishers. 1t is illus
trated with maps, charts, portraits and diagrams,
and is sold for SO 90.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

ACCIDENTAL sad accident occurred at the Cut
lery Works on Saturday last, by which August
Stuck came near being instantly killed. A large
grind-stOne that is used for grinding the cutlery,
and which runs with great velocity, burst, and
struck the brick wall, and bounded over to par
tlon above the bench at which Stuck was work.
ing and fell back. striklng him on the top of the
head, and crushing in the skull. Drs. scott and
Phillips were Immediately summoned and the
injured boy was taken to his home on Roland
street. His left side was paralyzed by the concus.
sion. Hehss been lying in very critical condi-
ton ever since, though, at this writing, has so i'm
proved that his physician is hopeful Of his re-
COyery
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

The well known and reliable sewing machine
firm of Myers & Smith have taken the agency of
the New Home Sewing Machine This machine
has been invented since the expiration of the
patents on all the old machines, and combines all
the best qualities OEthem all, as well as many new
points of merit that are not in the old ones. 1t is
the lightest running machine made, and the nee
die is seli.settng. 1t has also new patent cut
Off and mathematical stitch indicator, so the
operator can set it to any number of stitches to
the inch desired from to S2. 1t is put up in the
best style, and sold as cheap as any frst.Class
machine in the market.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06
All the new novelties for the Holidays at
KEPLINGER'S.

A County Temperance Convention will be held
in the city of Canton, on Friday, Dec. 18th, con-
vening at 10 o'clock a, m. All local unions in
the county are respectfully requested 70 send del
gates in the ratio of one to every fifty members,
and one to each fraction thereof Of their respec-
tive members. The officers of the State Christian
Temperance Union and other prominent speakers
will deliver temperance addresses to the people
of Canton, on Friday and Saturday evenings, Sab
bath afternoon and evening, Dec, 18th, 10Th and
10th. Let there be large attendance,
FRANK BAIRD,
State sup't of the organization of Co. Unions,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

BUoYRUs.-on Saturday last, George W. Smith,
of Detroit, young gentleman of fine personal
appearance, formerly in the employ of one Of the
leading woplen goods houses of Detroit was ar
rested at twelve o'clock, by Marshal Haman, in
the maison de jOie of Madame Pennington, upon
orders from the marshal of Mansfield. Smith had
been travelling overthe State drawing drafts upon
his former employer, and having them cashed by
his former customers. In this way he has OBJ
tanned large sum of money. B. Sens of Mans
field, was the last victim to the amount Of $780,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06
FREE OF CHARGE.

CATARRH CAN BE CURED So CAN DEAFNEssl
This Remedy is a perfect specific and has never
failed. Something entirely new for this terrible
Disease The Inflammation gets into the eusta-
Chian tubes, the mouths of which are behind and
a little above the veil Of the palate, and extends
up the lining membrane to the drum of the ear,
causing Pain and Deafness.
DR.. PICKING, who has had immense success
in the cure of Acute and Ch4onic Catarrh and
Deafness, will be at Canton, at the American
Hotel, from Dec, 18th to Dec. Goth, 1877.
He will treat all afflicted with Catarrh, both
Ladies and Gentlemen, FREE OF CHARGE for
the first two days during his stay, during which
time they can test the remedy and make arrange
ments for perfect cure. Knowing he has GER
tain cure, he desires you all to call and test IT.
and satisfy yourselves. The patient will find re-
lief on the first application. and perfect cure in
all cases. See bills.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

The Practical Tedcher-A monthly journal de-
voted to the practical work Of the school room :
Editor Prof Phelps, President State Normal
School, Whitewater, Wis; published by s. r.
Winchell & Co., 10 Madison street, Chicago, Ill
Price 10 cents. The first number which we have
on our table gives evidence of its being THE
Practical Teacher"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

"Rev." Chas w. Brown, of Greentown, was ar
rested by officer Lothamer the other night for
drunkenness, and brought up before the Mayor
and was fued So and costs. He sought Rev. Be-
dell to go his security, :and was to give him
mortgage on his stock. After the papers were
drawn up he was suddenly called out, and that
was the last seen of him. He was arrested again,
however, at New Berlin, and brought back, when
he paid his fine and departed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

TEMPERANCE LECTURE-At Temperance Hall
Eagle Block, Tuesday evening, Dec, 7th, by J. M.
Stephenson Of Chicago. The gentleman is an old
lecturer in the Temperance cause. He is both
logical and eloquent. Let all the friends of the
good cause turn out and listen to a stirring lee
ture ELI MILLER, Prest.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

General Tom Thumb and troupe had good
house last week. The General and his wife and
sister.iu.law, Miss Minnie Warren. always attract
old and young We must say that the General
looks bulky-as If well fed and drank well. Age
is telling on him. We have no doubt the distin-
Ruished little man Is good to himself.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

On Friday and Saturday evenings of next week
the Ladies' Aid of the st. Paul's Church, will give
an entertainment at the Opera House. consisting
of tabeaux music and recitatons, with the
laughable burlesque, "Helens B bies" A most
excellent programme has been prepared and
those who would enjoy a good laugh must not
fail to see the world.renowned Babies" On this
(Thursday) evening, the Ladies' Aid will give an
oyster supper at the residence of Mrs. John s.
Snyder 72l5 South Poplar street. All are cor
diallv invited
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

You SHALL HAVE T.-If your grocer or store
keeper does not keep, and will not get, DooLET's
YEAST POWDER for you, send zoe for quarter
pound, 35c for half pound, or 6Oc for one pound
can, direct to DoOey & Brother, New York, and
you will receive 1t, postpaid by return mail. 1t
is absolutely pure, and every can full weight.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06
Red Medicated Flannel from SOC to l.On per I'd.
L. D. KEPLINGER.
THE HOLIDAY TRADE

In fine furniture has opened at J. B. MCCreas
ware rooms, Nos. 4S and As E. Tuscarawas street.
The stock of parlor and chamber SETS easy chairs,
parlor tables, sdeboards, book cases, hat racks
lounges, &C., W as never so large as at this time
These goods are selling at great reductions from
all former reduced price lists. Call and examine
while the stock is fall.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

Holiday goods arriving daily, and although we
cannot make our grand display until next week,
we already have good selection for those that
must have them now, All are invited to come
aud see th,m, we will certainly have many
things you will want
w. B. PERKINS 4 90.
Cor. Market and 7th Streets.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06
THE GREAT SHOE HOUSE

OF Andy schwertner has the nicest best and
cheapest line of boots and shoes to be found in the
city, and Andy says he wm maintain the great
popularity he has achieved for selling the finest
and best and cheapest articles of boots, shoes,
slippers, gaiters, &C., for men and women, boys
and girls wear Of any place in he city. Don't
fail to call on Andy when you want any FOO.
gear" E. Tuscarswas street, In his own block.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

The Ladies of the Presbyterian Church desire to
express their thanks to Messrs. Rank, Snyder and
Laird for their efficient supervision of the work
Of frescoing the Auditorium ; to Messrs. Reynolds
and Cross, committee on Chandeliers to Messrs,
G. C, Snyder, Numan & Son and others for dona.
tions; and to various persons too numerous to
mention for personal services in beaudfying the
church edifce. Com
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

Christmas decorations, New England Evergreen,
festooning holy wreaths, crosses, moss, etc. for
church and home decoration, furnished to order.
Send in orders early to insure prompt delivery.
w. B. PERKINS & Co.
Booksellers and stationers, Cor. Market and Sew.
enth Streets
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

John Thompson, the celebrated comedian, will
produce his celebrated play, "On Hand" in the
Opera House. on Wednesday evening, Dec 18th.
Mr.. Thompson is one Of the best Comedians IN the
country, and is always ION hand" to give hepub'
lie their share of finn, and we hope the pubic
will be ION hand" to give him good house.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

MALvERE.-Niss Mccall, aged about 80, com.
mltted suicide on Saturday afternoon by cutting
her throat with razor. She died almost instant.
ly. 1t seems her mother bad gone out to get meat
from the butcher wagon, leaving the daughter in
side in the hall, when the fatal deed was done.
The father is the Reverend Mccall, a retired
Methodist minister.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06
DIED.

TYLER.-At her residence on North Poplar
street. on Thanksgiving day, Mrs. Teresa Tyler
aged 49,
Deceased was born in Alsace. then in France.
and settled with her husband in Canton some
forty years ago. Her husband has been dead for
some years. Mr.. D. Tyler, Of our city, Is an only
ssn and the only survivor Of the family
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06
FELIX HIRSOHnEImER

Continues In the lead as the ''BOss''
ClOthier, and the way he is selling
goods shows that he pays no attention
TO price. You will find that IL is the
cheapest place in town 10 buy clothing
Gents Furnishing Goods, &c.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

AcCIDENT.-Charles Smith, a young man of
some IS years. attending a rip saw at Aultman's
shop, lost his four fingers on the right hand on
Monday last. They were taken off close up to
the hand, and the hand was cut up near to the
wrist The young man is quite low from the loss
of blood. The young man was the main support
of widowed mother and other members Of the
family,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

also have a lot of Long Primer,
about l5O pounds (more or less)
which / will sell at 20 cents per
pound, cash. 1t is also 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, 1877-12-06
DELICATE CAKE,

Three quarters cup of butter, two cups of white
sugar, one cup of sweet milk, three eggs (whites
and yolks beaten separately, or the whites only
of six eggs three cups of -four, having in it one
measures Banner Baking Powder Each can of
Banner Baking Powder contains measure to
use instead of spoon. Ask your grocer for
this Powder and take no other,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

An immense stock Of picture, Cornice and room
moudiDgs, Frames made to order by the best
workmen, Motto frames At prices that will sur
prise you, A great variety Of frames in regular
Sizes always on hand. Bring in your Christmas
orders early, before the great rush.
W. B. PERKINS Il Co.
Frame Manufacturers, Cor, Market and 9Th SITS.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06
nov29.dw

The following are the different makes of Corsets
FOR sale at Keplinger's Cash Store: Thompson,
Duplex, Glove Fitting Madam FOy, saratoglan
Quakeress, Amy B.. United States A. q A. A.
Beauty, Cinderella, "Cooley's Cork" ofthe above
we have all numbers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06
Weather Strip at lowest prices at Palmer's,
THAT ELEGANT

Assortment of china ware at Begges & Bells is
not surpassed in quality and price anywhere even
in larger cities 1t comprises gold band tea and
dinner sets, motto cups, vases, new styles and
cheap; japanese match safes Magnolia pitchers,
boxes, de-, willow sewing baskets and stands, &c,
in endless variety
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06
EB ALBERT q co.

As a first class merchant tailoring establishment,
the above firm stands unrivaled in tho
city, Charley Strain Is second to none as Ia "cut-
ter and filter" and their stock is the largest and
best to be found in the city. Their stock Of hats,
caps robes and furnishing goods is unequaled in
the county, and at prices that cannot be beat.
Don't tfail TO Gallon 7. b Albert q Co.. ifyou want
a neat fitting suit or a genteel hat,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

NEw FRINKL1N-Miss Bershman, aged IA or is,
living near this place. took poison that was in the
house for rats, but talking an overdose, caused
the stomach to throw 1t up, and thus saved the
young misses life. She Was living with Mt. and
Mrs. John Miller,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

Many of our readers object to reading adver-
tisements but all are delighted with the wonder
full results obtained by the use Of Dr. Fenners
Cough Honey. Price &c. Soc, 81. For sale by
W. B. Foye g. Co. III
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

The "cheery" voice Of Bent Fogle is heard eV'
cry afternoon and evening, crying the auction
saleof general hardware at Essig d PontiuSs,
Public Square. Ifyou want good goods at your
own prices, go there and Bent will give you bar
gains.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

Persons coming 60 Canton TO pr tax
es or otherwise are cordially i'm ted TO
visit DeFOrest's Great Dry Goods store
and see the extraordinary bargains.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

OfHenry GotHhall, in Graber's new block East
Tuscarawas street. is the finest in the city. The
choicest of fresh beef pork, &C., are always to be
had at the Excelsior" Call on him when you
want nice cut OF steak, OR roast or anything in
his line
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06
0. f. CLOUSER

sill continues to sell cheap boots and Shoes His
stock is well assorted, and equal to any in the
city in quality, and at prices that defy competi-
tion. Ifyou ere in want of real first quality boots
and shoes at Rock Bottom prices, 90 to Clouser,
shearers block E. Tuscarawas street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

The best Cigars, (whOlesale and
retail Smoking and Chewing To-
baCCOs, in the City are to be had
at William VOlkmann's, Democrat
Building,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

Begges & Bell have largest and best assortment
in the county. Wax dolls to sleep and cry, CHI
ma and patent head extra bodies with shoes and
stockings on. Don't fail to give them call.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06
CHARLEY HERHER.

The old reliable boot and shoe merchant is still
in the land of the living, and has stock OF boots
Shoes &c. unsurpassed by any other store In the
city He carries none but the best quality ofgoods
and no shoddy. All per ons in need OF anything
In his line should call and see him,