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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

AT HoME.-Mr. John Peter and his wife, for.
merly Miss Frances Piero, received their friends
at the residence Of the brides parents on North
Market street last Friday evening" on the oeca-
sion Of their return from a protracted wedding
tour. A large and cheerful company of friends
gathered, and the Grand Army Band, present by
invitation, started up pulsaton by playing the
wedding march, followed at intervals by other
appropriate selections The bride and husband
were about as thoroughly congratulated, and as
sincerely, as any reasonable couple could have
wished The occasion throughout was one of
those which will always be remembered with
pleasure by all who were fortunate enough to be
present
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

There are occasions in a reportorial lite time,
when we feel like saying-well, postpone 1t. One
of these occasions Is when the Oak Grove rises up
and howls till the seven hills sboutitreverberate.
This it has frequently done, the last time of tur
bulence having been last Saturday night, on
which occasion young man named PETER in
the employ Of Mrs. Hamlin Of the Oak Grove, held
that portly female numb while another female
proceeded to thump the proprietary head with
beer mug, producing sundry wounds painful to
the recipient Thus it is that there Is never real
happiness without virtue. "A.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

ExCURsIoN.-The Supreme Lodge Knights Of
Pythias, will hold It's fifth annual session in
Cleveland, o., on the l4th and 18th inst and will
doubtless be one of the grandest affairs witnessed
in this country for many years. The G. II. V. and
W. railroad will sell excursion tickets to C.eve-
land at half rates from all stations all tickets thus
sold good from the 18th to 10th Of August incu-
sive. This will give all an opportunity of wit
Messing grand demonstration, such as may not
be seen again for long time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

(which Machine shall buy p Is often the puz.
cling question in the would be purchasers mind
. The answer is simple and satisfactory. Buy only
that Sewing Machine which accomplishes the
greatest variety of work, in the most perfect man
ner, with the very least mental and physical Ia
Dor. The NEW AMERICAN fills the bill exact
ly. Try It, huy 1t, and never part with 1t. Office
III W. Fourth st., Cincinnati.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

The following amusement companies will ap'
pear in Canton during the season Of 1S77-78, this
number having been already booked: Jane
Coombs, September 20; Henrietta Chanfrau, four
nights during the fair week John ThOmpson
October 25 and 26; Lawrence Barrett in shaks
perian tragedy, and Booths only rival, Novem
ber 10 and Janauschek, the greatest of all liV.
ing tragediennes, sometime during January
To " Pastor has also applied for dates.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

Frank Reno, the Canton man in the employ Of
the Ft Wayne railroad, recently so seriously in.
jured while defending a railroad train from a
gang of pugnacious tTamps at Ft, Wayne, is out
of danger and in fair way to recover, though he
will carry several scars to his final place of re
pose The tramps who overpowered him had at
tackled train with the intention OF throwing 1t
from the track, and Reno and several fellow
workmen fought the tramps in self defense, and
during the fight he received the serious injuries
of which mention was made in the DEMOCRAT
some time since.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

The Reposltorys observing local editor charges
Aud tor Sourbeck with treating the laborers on
the public square to the beer on one of the hot
days last week. According to our puritanical
friend this was a serious misdemeanor; and of
course he took care not TO mention Republican
candidate for county office who had done the
same thing a day or two before. That, we sup
pose, was all right, because 1t was done in the in
terest of "the party of great moral ideas" Try
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

We learn from a fishsng party who were eamped
near Bolivar, Tuscarawas county, for several days
that the people of that village and vi
cinity, under the impression that the lads, Prince
and Herbruck, mentioned in last weeks DEMO
Graf, we're drowned, dragged the river at that
place. and though failing to find the boys, reaped
a rich haul of fish, The two lads, when last
heard from, were In Indianapolis.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

STRUCK BY LIcHTNING,-Albert 1ipton's barn
in Perry township was struck by lightning Fri
day afternoon last and consumed by fire. The
contents included all grain Of this year except
oats, which of course was also consumed. The
barn was comparatively new one, having been
built about two years. Mr., Upton will receive
about fourteen hundred dollars insurance money,
but over and above this he will sustain heavy
loss.-CdrrOH Chronicle,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

MT. VERNoN.-The trial Of VIM. 8. Bergin, who
murdered Thomas J. Mcbride at the Bergin
Houst in Mt. Vernon, on the the morning Of JuRe
Is, began on Monday. The court room was
crowded all day. The time to the noon recess
was occupied in impanneling jury from the S6'
drawn jurors. Thirty.three were examined be-
fore the required twelve were obtained. There
are As witnesses for the State and 81 for the de-
fense, the examination of which will occupy sew
eral days. The insanity dodge will be played.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

AN ELoPEMRNT. is supposed to be an
elopement by those persons most intimately con.
cerned, occurred last Friday, on which day one
Daniel Hostetter, man with awife and children,
ran away with a young woman with whom he
was supposed to have been on terms too free
Hostetter lived in this city and SO did the young
woman, whose name is Spencer. Nothing has
been learned of them in fact, nothing has been
done toward finding out where they went, as no
one seems to be sufficiently concerned.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

NEW PoRTAGE.-An imp ortant meeting of the
miners of the Tuscarawas Valley was held Tues.
day at New Portage, Summit county, to take &C
ton in reference to general strike The pro-
ceedings were secret No result yet obtainable.
There is much excitement among rairoaders and
miners over a report that the Akron City guards
were ordered to the front. Resistance was openly
threatened, but the report proved groundless.
The coal-boatmens strike is ended all the coal
operators yielding to the strikers Demands
StetibtnViHe Gazette.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

We made flying trip to the county seat one
day this week with our esteemed friend, Capt. D.
G. Hildt, The Captain has provided himself with
new light driving wagon, and thought the edi.
tor deserved ride. II is handsome, substan.
tial vehicle, and adds additional luster to the
worldwide fame of It's manufacturers, Messrs.
Wertz Co., of Canton. Canal Dover Rep.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
STATE SENATE,

We are authorized to announce Hon. JOHN
SON sHERRICK as a candidate for the State
Senate, subject IN the decision Of the Democratic
Convention to be held at Waynesburg Oh the 10th
inst
We are authorized to announce A. L. JONES,
of Alliance, rs n candidate for the State senate,
subject 10 the decision Of the Democratic Senate
rial Convection to be- held at Wayneshurgh, Aug
70, 1877.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

We understand the Nassillon and Canton COM
panies of the Sth regiment refused to respond to
the call of the Governor on TueSday-Ainervd
Com.
You northumberland anything aboutit. The
Canton and Massillon companies are both in
camp under orders of the Governor aud awaiting
orders
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

Nellie Wallace, Ida Wallace and Ell PETER, ar.
rested by the police on a charge Of assault and
battery and larceny, the complainant being Mrs,
Hamlin of the Oak Grove, were before the Mayor
yesterday afternoon, and Nellie Wallace and
PETER were bound over to Probate court and Ida
Wallace discharged
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

WOOSTER, July Sl.-Ellas Turner, young man
nineteen years of age, living at Doylestown, 20
miles from this place, was arrested and brought
to Wooster by Marshal Dice to-day for attempted
rape on Mrs. Margaret Lenker, an aged lady of
sixly-fve. Turner is a dry goods clerk by occu-
patton aud ofhighly respectable family.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

DR.. Goucher, reglmental surgeon of the Eighth
Stark county militia, residing at Alliance, offered
$50 for substitute at the recent call issued by
Governor Young. No one accepted his generous
Offer from the fact that regimental officer is not
legally permitted to be represented by subsu.
tute In times of strife.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

Upon a charge Of rape, preferred by Mrs. R,
Black, DR.. A. c. Poutius, of Louisville, was ar.
rested last week and hearing of the case set for
Saturday, when the prosecuting witnesses failed
to put in an appearance, though the defendant
was present and ready for trial. The case was
dismissed, and was no doubt blackmailing at
tempt as the woman is a notorious character.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

Read not to contradict and confute, but to weigh
and consider. Some books are to be tasted others
TO be swallowed, and some few to be digested !;
that is some books are to be read only IN parts;
others to be read, but not curiously; and some few
to be read wholly and with diligence and atten.
tion-TBacOn
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

ASHLAND O,-Daniel Beishley, near Ashland,
was killed by lightning last week. He was stand
ing in the wagon shed during the storm when the
fluid struck him. Others were near him at the
time and were severely shocked, His age was
seVenty-tWo.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

READING ToGETHER.-A great advantage Is de-
rived from the occasional reading together, for
each person selects different beauties, and starts
different objections, while the same passage per-
haps awskens in each mind different train Of
associated ideSs, or raises different images for
the purpose Of illustration. II Homer. 4H
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

BoTH PRUDENCE AND AMBITION concur in urg.
ing honest men to do the best possible thing each
in his own line Of business II is this feeling
which has made DooLEY's YEAST POWDER the
best in the market The cans are always full
weight, and the contents chemically pure aud
most skillfully compounded.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

Mr.. John Danner, Of our city, received an order
the other day to ship one Of his patent revolving
book cases for the use of large public library in
the city Of London, England. This is most con-
venient arrangement and Mr.. Danner Is doing
large business, supplying orders from all parts of
this and other States
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

CoRREcrIoE-I an editorial article in last
weeks issue of the DEMOCRAT we used the term
"whang. doodle" 1t should have been whsng.
poodle.
They're beautiful pair this master and fool,
The former, the artist, the latter the tool;
The one, monkey genius with LOFTY design,
Ambitious by all his Whang-poodleS by aid Of 10
shine
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

AUCTIoN.-H. B. Foge is about to open an auc-
ton commission house in the Piero building,
corner Poplar and Tuscarawas streets. Mr.. Fogle
will give the business his full attention, and we
have no doubt will make it success for his Gus
toners and himself.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

HEALTH-Oficer s. D. slusser is kept somewhat
busy these days Notifying people to abate nuisanoes
such as offensive privies, pig pcus &c. Let all
good citizens attend to these matLers promptly 30
as not to compel their neighboEs to complain to
the Board Of Health or their officer. These hoi
days offensive odors are dlsagreeable and un-
heAlthlul.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

The sermon Of DR.. Locke on "The Strike" last
Sabbath evening at the first Methodist church
drew large audience aud was listened to. with
marked attention. The relation existing between
capital and labor was elucidated-the theory Of
our Government extolled-the inalienaSe rights
of man commended, and many ideas advanced
that were beautiful, but
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

Mrs. Henry Bair, who resides near Paris fell
down stairs on Saturday last, breaking her arm
between the elbow and wrist DR.. Westfall was
called and reduced the fracture the patient is
now doing as we'll as could be expected.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

1t sa great misfortune not TO have mind enough
to talk we'll, nor judgement enough to be
silent.--[Bruyer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

An excursion party Of Cantonians, including
VIII, R. PJySer, JOhu Snyder, John collars, C. A.
Dougherty, aud others left lest Monday sfer.
noon for the West. Poyser and Collars will locate
in Canon City Colorado, where the latter has
been eng iged in a bauk during The past year, and
the former will engage in stock raising.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

Alfred Shear, young man living on East
Tuscarawas street, went to ZOar last Sunday to
assist party in breaking the Sabbath with shot
gun. Consequences The young man received
the contents OF the gun in his hand, resulting in
q seYere wound.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

The Berlin Brass Band picnic and festival on
last Saturday was attended by six well regulated
bands, and brass music was plentiful The best
Of harmony prevailed, and altho Ugh none went
to protest, notes were at discount.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

The military did have a good time Of It, lying
in camp at the fair grounds during the day, and
dining at the Ogden house. The boys seem to
like 1t, and think 's2 day and roast beer not so
bad to take.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

Never go into store when you are not wanted
III man wants you to come to his place of bust
ness he will invite you through an advertisement
in your home paper. 1t is wrong for you to in
trude on his privacy. So don't do it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09
NOTICE

Notice ia hereby given that my wife Bella
Flynn, has left my bed and board without Just
cause or provocatiOn. hereby notify all persons
from harboring OF trusting her on my account, as
! will pay no debts Of her contracting.
JOHN r. FLYNN.
Canton, o., July 25, 1877. DIV
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09
SITUATION WANTED.

Employment-by young man not afraid OF work
wishes a situation in Dry Goods. Grocery or any
honorable business. Speaks English and Ger
man References given. Address M. this office.
ang2.tf
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09
1nra1 0ervs.

The DEMOCRAT eau be found on sale at the TO
lowing places.
W.B. PERKINS 4 Co. Canton,
B. A. RoHN East Tuscaravas st.
Mrs. N. A, STONES News Depot MasslllOn.
J.C. MILBOURN, Alliance
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

The Louisville Band passed through the city to
the Band Convention at New Berlin on saturday
last. On their return they serenaded his honor,
H. L. Vogelgesang. The boys play well and look
hue in their new and elegant uniforms
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. villain on E. Third
street last Sunday evening shortly after dark at
tempted 70 outrage the person OF little daughter
Of ThomHs Lehman, aged eleven years. The lit
tie girls cries attracted help and the rascal fed
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

Three residents Of the 9TH ward named shively
Jacobs and Kramer, have had potatoes stolen
from their lots during the nights Of the past week.
Somebody evidently intends to live on other
mems labor.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09
RAUMnR,S RAKERY.

Don't forget that Bauhof, the Baker, opposite
the American Hotel is selling five large loaves Of
bread for twenty-five cents The best of fresh
bread, rolls, cakes, &C., 60, always on hand.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

Markovitz is the most unfortunate Of all the
militia company. First, he shot furrow thro'
his thumb and finally, on Monday, spent a few
hours in the guard house for misbehavior.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

Eddie Crosby, who ran away from the Fair
mount Children's Home about two weeks ago.
and who has been under the care Of the Canton
police for several days past was returned TO that
institution last Monday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

We undertake to buy Hats, Caps and gents
furnishing goods cheaper than any store In Can
ton, and expect to sell cheaper.
W. B. DEVICES,
Eagle Block.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09
Bnsiprss Nrnrs.
CAuTION.

Notice is hereby given that August ". Weber is
our only authorized agent and collector All ao-
counts paid to him will be duly and properly
credited. VIM. McGREG0R.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

Clear thought and vigorous action depend upon
that perfect condition of system resulting from
pure blood When symptoms provocative Of
dullness and inactivity present themselves, then
use at once DR.. Bulls Blood Mix ure.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

Cooked Corned Beef Cooked Corned Beef,
Cooked COrned Beef, Cooked Corned Beef,
Cooked Corned Beef, Cooked Corned Beef,
% cents per pound, at Numan's
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

Our body is well set clock, which keeps good
time; but If 1t be too much or indiscreetly lamp
cred with, the 'larum runs out before the hour
HALL
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

The militia are supplied with their meals by A.
L. Rothacker of the Ogden house, and oeem to be
flourishing on the quality Of provender they get
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

Prof. Worley's school is we'll attended this term
which commenced week or so ago, the pupils
numbering between twenty and thirty, and most
ly young men.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

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, 1877-08-09

Last Monday Dick Reed, employed at the Steel
Works, was struck near the eye BY afellOw work.
man. and slightly disfgured. The striking was
accidental.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

t W. McCue has for sale at his fine stock farm
three miles tOuth Of Canal Fulton, fine lot Of
horses, mares, &C., all well bred aud good work
ing animals. They will be sold at low prices and
rare bargains are offered.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

Desirable goods at reasonable prices, and al
ways up to time with the latest leading styles, at
W. B. DEWEEss,
Eagle Block Hat Store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

"l'n go myself" and ri see to it." are two good
proverbs In business or on the farm.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

The wonderful New York Soap at humans; 4
full pound bars for 25 cents; is for $l,0O.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

Walter ]. Numsn of Wapel o, Iowa, is visiting
in the city. He ia an older son of l. J. Numan
the grocer, and successful farmer of South East
ern Iowa.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

The Senatorial Convention to nominate Dem
ocratic candidate to succeed Mr.. Haines, will
meet at Waynesburg, mt xt Wednesday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

The Canton City Mills started up this week, un-
der the lessees, Marsh Barber, ). W. Mckinney
and J. P. Shearer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

G. B White, of Chicago is at home on a visit to
his mother and relatives. Bent is advertising
agent for the Kankakee line, P. c. & st. L. and
some four or FIVE more roads running out of Chi
papn
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

Look out for counterfeit silver half dollars.
They are numerous in this section and executed
in manner that is calculated to deceive.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09
sELTzER WATER.
aug9-Ow

Genuine fresh imported seltzer Water the best
in the city, at cents jug, at
JOSEPH MAYER,
augs-ow Wholesale. Liquor Store
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

When by night the frogs are croaking, kiudle but
o torchs fire
Hal how soon they all are SILENT Thus truth
siences the liar [Longfellow.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

GRARD HoUsE-By authority Of Mr.. MeKibbin
Of the Girard house, Philadelphia, we announce
that the price of transient board has been re-
duced to IS per day. ,a tl" 8l
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

A mind that is conscious of It's integrity, scorns
10 say more than 1t means to perform,-[B Burns.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

Greenland's icy mountains are prOvoklugly al
luded to as a summer resort Thou art so near,
and yet 50 farl"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

Samuel CRUDE, well known farmer Of Plain
township raised SO9 bushels Of wheat from nine
acres OF land.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

They who lengthen their nights shorten their
days-(Southey.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09

DR., J. h. siddall Is attending the American
Dental Association at Chicago being sent there
a. delegate from the Ohio State Dental Society,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-09
TIME TABLE,


Let our new Louisville friend drop us hi
lines
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-09-13
GEORGE MILLEIGE

To day we hoist the greenback tick
ct nominated at Junction City. We
believe every man on it to be honest
ly in favor of the Platform there a.
dopted and which we reproduce for
the perusal of candidates and their
supporters.
We indorse the platform fully, and
desire to emancipate the public mind
from slavery to party leaders, who,
like Governor Dorsheimer of New
York, declared the Greenback heresy
must be Stamped out by the Demo
cratic party, and who, like John Sher.
man, seek to redeem them and burn
them up. so that not greenback shall
remain to circulate as our paper mon
ey. Be firm be determined, and We
will, through the balance af power, il
no other way, see our principals tri
umphant.