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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-08
TON BRLSBIN'S BABY.


II there happened to be Rn unusually happy
man In Canton last Sunday evening, that man
was Tom Brsbln, Il jolly, whole souled emplOye
OF the Wrought Iron Bridge Works. II there
chanGed TO be, Mt the same time, remarkably de-
lighted woman In the town, that was Mrs. Bris-
bin. They were sitting in the front room at their
home, on Eighth street, corner OF Rex, and talk
ing of matters generally with little thought or
care, when the surprise came. Now Tom and his
wife have been welded for several years, and the
fact that they have had no children seems TO have
been regarded by them rs a misfortune, and they
longed for a little cherub 10 be kind 10, and as
they longed 1t came. They were sitting In the
front room, as we said, when about eight o'clock
they heard the kitchen door, which opens on to
Rex street. slam violently and quite noise aris.
ing from the kitchen. Tom thought 1t was some
drunken man who had opened the door and fall.
en- In; and his wife and he, taking the light, went
To the Kitchen where they found, not u hummer,
but one of the brightest little girls II has been our
lot TO see. She was standing quietly beside box
which was found TO contain her baby clothing, all
of which was very neat and tasty. When her new
found parents came into the kitchen the child
looked up aud smiled and Immediately began
taking of It's little mittens and trying to unbutton
Ao NiNP9i 40 thOubh ~ Iehully COulpToHSuuGu lut
situation and meant to stay, On the box was a
note, of which We give a verbatim copy;
"CANToY, March 4th, 1877.
DEAR SIR-Having been informed that you
and VIE were without family, thought would
present you with nice little giF she being ofa
respectable family, also born in wedlOck. Her
name is Grace. She will be two years old the 18th
Of june Please accept her and raise her as you
would your own and God will reward you for it,
School her TO any religion but Catholic. Under
the circumstances the mother of this child is COM
PEELED to find home for her as she has to sup.
port herself and believe me, It is no easy task To
part with her, yet she thinks you and wife just
the persons to raise her"
The above note was written with pencil on a
part of foolscap Sheet in a very neat and legibe
hand, and is the only clue to the identity of the
child. All her clothes and set of A blocks
were carefully examined for marks, but none
found. To say Tom and his wife were happy
would be but a tame expression and Monday
morning after the news had spread, curious peo-
pie crowded their home, but In the midst Of the
crowd and confusion, little Grace was sefposses.
sed and unconcerned as could be, making up with
every one but when any one said Papa" she
would rush for Tom as naturally as If she had al
ways been his. The whole affair saVors of the 70.
mantle, and the full circumstances might be de-
veoped and brought to light If action were taken,
but the newly-made parents OF twenty.month
child do not want to know any circumstances,
being content with the present state Of affairs
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-08
FIGURES ARE WHAT is WANTED,

Not election majorities, bat such as interest the
great army of American produGets twenty-five
years ago the eight counties of Missouri now ira.
versed by the Old Reliable Hannibal & st. Joseph
Railroad were nearly wilderness To-day, by a
late census, it is discovered that these counties
produce over one,tOurteenh of the entire wheat
crop of the State over onetUelm Of the corn crop,
and over 0ne.ninh Of the oats, The same growth
,of country is now being repeated In Kansas, Ne
braska, Colorado and New Mexico, and the i'm
mortal Greeley had this identical route and Sec
tlon of country In mind when he breathed those
stirring words of wisdom, young man 90 Vest"
Therefore, 1t is but natural that parties taking
this advice should desire to pass over road that
has done so much for great State, Especially as
1t offers the best facltieS) and see for themselves
By the Hannibal q st. Joseph r. R., through cars
are run from Cleveland and Toledo, and through
connections made from Cincinnati and Indian
apols, via Quincy, to st. Jo., Atchison and Kansas
Ofty, and from Chicago to Kansas City sOitliout
change. We are about TO issue In connection with
our own, County map of Colorado and New
Mexico, giving valuable information as regards
time tables, routes, distances, attitudes, &C.,
which we will be pleased to furnish free, upon
application in person or by letter addressed to
7, PENFIELD, G. P. g. I; Al
5a198m Hannibal, Mo,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-08

ALLIANCE-MAsoNIC VIsIT.-0n Tuesday eve.
ming last twenty, eight members of the Pittsburgh
and Allegheny Lodges F. & A. NJ, with many
more brethren from other Lodges, visited the ALI
ance Lodge No. 271, by especial invitation. The
occasion was one of unusual pleasure both to Wis
itors and guests, and all partook heartily of an
excellent banquet rendered by the members of
the Alliance Lodge, The event of the evening,
however, was the presentation to the Alliance
Lodge by the visitors, of a handsome ivory gavel,
the presentation speech having been appropriate
ly made by R. W. Mcconnell of Franklin Lodge
Pittsburgh, and the response by the Master of the
Alliance Lodge. A number of other happy re.
marks were also made and all passed off in the
most delightful manner. Among the Pittsburgh
gentlemen was our excellent friend, Mr.. j. L.
Styne, well known in Canton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-08

Tom Patton took Mike Adler out riding last
Saturday morning-that is, Tom called at the
Bridge Company's office with horse and buggy,
and asked Mike if he wouldn't like to jump in
and ride up town, AS Mike happened to be going
that way he accepted the invitation and jumped
in, when Patton by simple cut of the whip and a
twist of the wrist, undid the harness and the
horse walked off and left Mike sitting expectantly
in the buggy after having prepared himself for q
gratuitous ride It isn't often they get joke of
that kind on their Superintendent, but when
they do, the boys at the Bridge shop make the
most of it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-08

STOP THIEF Monday afternoon a colored lad
who has been blacking boots and doing odd jobs
around the American hotel and the streets, was
seen lowering about in the neighborhood Of
Andy Schwertners shoe store, and at a moment
when Andy was in Joe DeYille's grocery across
the street. watching, the moke seized pair of
shoes and ran up the alley. Andy dashed out,
sounded the tocsin and went for the moccasins
and the niger, others joining in the chase as they
sped along the route, Finally the lad was cap.
tured in a stable near North street and taken be-
fore the Mayor, who gave him kind permission to
rest in jail ten days and fatten up as much as pos
sible on bread and water. He said his name was
John James but It might be George Thomas.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-08

AMUsEMENTs.-The California minstrels have
been reorganized for the coming season, and will
make their first appearance at the Massillon OPP
era House March 10, Saturday evening. This
company is made up of the best talent in Canton,
Alliance, Massllon and Wooster, and are really
excellent in their performances, Pirrong and
o'Brien of Canton, are prominent in the party,
the former in Teutonic and the latter in Irish
specialhes. They have also doubled up and will
do several new sketches. Donaldson and Nc
Sweeney on the ends. Berney shepley, female
impersonator, the Richeimers, Corvellas and all
others contribute to making this one Of the most
excellent combinations ever organized so close
to home. They also have an excellent Brass
Band and superb orchestra to add to the attrac.
tion
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-08

STRICKEN WITH PALsY.--A little over week
ago Mr., Philip Hahn, living on East Tuscarawas
street was stricken with palsy in his left side The
attack was not so severe as is usually manifested
in cases where persons have reached the age of
81 years, which is Mr. Hahns case. The old gen.
tleman is getting along comfortably and will
doubtless recover He is an old citizen Of Can
ton, he and father George Held, of North Poplar
street, having been soldiers in NaPoleons histor-
ical campaign in Russia, the campaign in which
the burning of Moscow left the Emperor's troops
suffering so bitterly from cold. There are very
few, if any others in Ohio who were soldiers in
that memorable Campaign.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-08
F. W. B.

YOUTHFUL RAsCALITY.-His name is Rhody Nc.
Pike and he halls from the township of Lake
where he has been known for number of years
as school teacher, Last Monday McPike was in
Canton, and two young fellows named Emanuel
Winafelt and Jake Bierbrier, the latter known
among the boys as "Flick," spotted McPike and
concluded he could be made an easy victim to
their criminal cupidity. The transaction occur
red in Devo's saloon, in the Max Elbin building
1t seems young Winafelt and Berbrier got
to fooling around McPike as he slept, and
at a convenient opportunity, Winafelt, who
had borrowed q knife from one of the
buns in the place. cut the pocket in Nc
Pixies pants and distracted a pocket.book
containing about fifty dollars, also watch and
chain, and departed. McPike made Complaint
and officer Rigler went on the track of the boys
and came upon them on freight train, between
two cars about half way from here to Louisville
large part of the money and the chain were
found on Winafelt's person, ,Ibut nothing whatever
was found on Blerbrier, who protested his inno-
cence and was permitted to 60 free. Winafelt was
brought back and locked up, when he stated that
Bierbrier had thrown the watch away when he
saw the officer on their track, and thus escaped
arrest. The officer telegraphed to different towns
and 1t is probable that Flick" will come back to
meet Emanuel.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-08

On Saturday the Sd inst, Joseph Smith, Esq,
living one mile north of Cairo, was agreeaby sur
prised by sudden and unexpected call from his
children, grand children and great grand chill
dren, fOrty-6ve in number, and some other in
vited guests, who assembled there for the purpose
of celebrating his seventy eighth birthday ami
versary. He received them with becoming cor
diality and made them feel truly welcome by his
afiectiOnate bearing and kind hospitality.
Two elegant rocking chairs were presented to
Mr.. Smith and his excellent wife, which were re.
ceived with grateful acknowledgements and ap.
proprated to immediate use by the aged couple.
Every one INDUCED freely in the enjoyments ofthe
occasion. Joy beamed from every countenance,
lips played with laughter, eyes sparkled with de.
light and all felt happy At one o'clock a sump-
tuous dinner was served, to which all did ample
justice. The tables were laden with an almost
endless variety of the choicest tempting enough
to make any mouth water and tickle the bluntest
appetite. The way these articles disappeared af.
ter the guests laid hold, showed full apprecia-
tion, and reminded one of the dissolving views
seen at a panorama.
The festivities of the occasion were further en-
livened with an appropriate sentiment and some
choice selections of vocal and instrumental mu
sic, On the whole it was an occasion of such a
pleasant character that will ever be remembered
by the members of the family as q beautiful spot
ofgolden sunshine on the rugged pathway of life.
Mr.. Smith was one of the early pioneers of Lake
township, having moved here from Pennsylvania
in the year 1917 when this section of country was
yet comparative wilderness. He has during a
long life of honorable dealing and diligent toll,
secured competence that has placed him in
comfortable circumstances during his declining
years. He is also stsHnch old Democrat and
has voted the Democratic ticket, If not always
successfully at least successfully since 1920 His
numerous children seem to have imbibed from
him the same political sentiments, aud we may
therefore safely predict that this branch of the
great Smith family will always remain decidedly,
and perhaps absolutely, Democratic,
Though far advanced in life, yet we hope that
years of happiness are still in store for Mr.. Smith
and his devoted wife
"TOuch them gently, Time
Let them glide adown thy stream
Gently-as we sometimes glide
Through quiet dream"
F.W.B.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-08

CANTON & CosHocToN R. R. SURvEY.-The sur
vey of the proposed new railroad line from Can.
ton to Beach City, was commenced Tuesday. 1t
leaves the Valley railroad at this place, and will
strike the Coshocton road at Beach City. The
party is made up as follows: H. Cock, chief En-.
gneer and transit; Chas. s, Cock, leYel Ed s. Raft
rodman; Jesse Duell, axemen; Jake Mckinney
and John Beterman chainmen, and Henry Rawie
flagman. The line strikes off from the Valley
railroad line on South Poplar below Navarro
street, runs almost parallel with South Market for
some distance bearing west and crossing the
creek just north of the old broom factory at the
South Market street bridge thence southwest
across the Sarver & John Rank FARMS and on past
the south side of Giesen C Bakers brewery. Thus
far there is but one route proposed, but short
distance beyond the brewery the line DIVORCES
and there are two routes from there on to Beach
City, both equally practicable and aboutthe same
distance There is every indication that this
road and the Valley road will be completed at
an early day, and that this connection will be the
best thing that can happen for Canton & Coshoc.
ton is evident not to speak of the benefit to Cleve-
land and Akron. 1t puts COshoCton q Beach
City fifteen to twenty miles nearer Cleveland, and
it puts Canton thirty to forty miles nearer Colum-
bus and Cincinnati than she now is. Mr.. R. B.
Dennis, of Cleveland, is at the head and front of
the Coshocton movement and is an earnest and
able man for the place. We hope that the ques-
ton Cantons railroad needs is at last settled and
that the project will be pushed with all possible
haste.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-08
co UNClL PROCEEDINGS.

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addition Cassidy was annoInted con,roi,,oa ~
one TO inyestipate tbe matter ana ,onnr, to con
Gil.
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-08
F, T, KUDkGl's Bitter Wine Of Iron.

Has never been known to fail in the cure Of weak
ness, attended with symptoms of indisposiion 10
exertion loss of memory, difficulty Of breathing,
general weakness, horror. of disease, weak ner.
v0us trembling, dreadful horror OF death, night
sweats cold feet weakness, dimness of vision,
languor, universal lassitude Of the muscular sys-
tenn, hot hands, flashing of the body, dryness of
the skin, pallid countenance and eruptions on the
face purifying the blood pain in the back, heavi-
ness Of the eyelids frequent black spots flying be-
fore the eyes with temporary sufusion and loss Of
sight, want of attention, etc. These symptoms all
arise from weakness, and to remedy that use
DR.. E. f. Kunkels Bitter Wine Of Iron. It never
fails, Thousands are now enjoying health who
have used it. Take only e. H. Kunkels.
Beware of counterfeits and base limitations. AS
Kunkel's Bitter Wine Of Iron is so we'll known all
over the country, druggists themselves make an
imitation and try TO palm It offon their customers
when they call for Kunkels Bitter Wine of Iron.
Kunkel's Bitter Wine of Iron is put up only in
81 bottles, and has a yellow wrapper nicely put on
the outside with the proprietors photograph on
the wrapper of each bottle, Always look for the
photograph on the outside, and you will always
be sure to get the genuine. 81 per bottle or six
for IS. Sold BY druggists and dealers every
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-08
pARKER's GINGER TONIC.

The most useful medicine ever presented to the
public. This active and efficient remedy Is the
certain cure for Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Cholera
Morbus Cramps, Collie, Dyspepsia, Sour Stomach,
Heartburn and Flatulence, and at the same time
imparts vigor to the stomach, improves the appe-
'tite, and aids digestion. To the nervous invalid
the greatest value; its soothing and sustaining
power on the nervous system will enable many to
reform who would otherwise fail from nervous
prostration and want of strength. Travellers,
Farmers, and others exposed TO inclement wealth
er, should always carry 1t with them. 1t protects
the body from colds, and from the effects of yarla-
BILE climate and diet. 1t is unequaled as Tonic
in recovery from feyers and ext austing sickness,
and is especially valuable to the aged and feeble
We feel confident that after trial of this remedy
no person will ever want to be without it,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-08

BURGLAR CAUGHT.-For some time past J, W.
Barnes, of Medina, has been missing money from
his drawer, cigars, etc., and yet nothing else was
disturbed. The proprietor and Mr. A. D. Faust
finally concluded to watch, and soon after II
o'clock they heard the front door opened with a
key, and man entered, and went directly to the
money drawer. At this point they sprang up and
caught him. 1t was found to be William shaks-
peare, son of former county treasurer by that
name. he was lodged in Jail. The fellow had a
duplicate key, and had been in the habit of re-
plenishing his exchequer in that way.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-08

THE temperance meetings of Messrs. Nelson and
Hoaf continue at the Evangelical church on East
Fourth street. and are largely attended The
sigI2rs to their Murphy pledge number near a
Thousand. They assail no class of persons, but
kindly invite all to sign the pledge adopt correct
habits and entertain kind thoughts to all with
malice toward none. We understand Mr. John
A. Little is quite active in the cause, and speaks
also, effectively on the subject of sobriety.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-08
NEW STnCK

Bran new goods all the latest styles and finest
quality, at lowest prices. Boots Shoes slippers,
overshoes of all kinds, and, in fact the largest,
latest and finest stock of bright bran new goods
ever brought to Canton are now being opened at
G. A. Haywards, Opera House block. Mr.. Hay
ward has spent the past two weeks in the eastern
markets, making the most of his time, and secur-
ing rare bargains, of which the public is offered
the benefit
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-08

Mr.. Joseph Biechele is never behind in enter
prise. On Monday Mr.. viii Young started for the
city of Philadelphia, where he expects to locate
and busy himselfin introducing and advertising
Biechele's California soap in that city. This is
boarding several lions in their den, for there are
extensive soap establishments in that city and
well established, but there is no doubt that the
merits of Blechele's soaps and the energy of his
agent will soon put them in an enviable place in
the market
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-08

Thirty thousand dollars worth
Of Ready-made Clothing is now
being almost given away at M,
Ruhman'S, the oldest Clothing
House In the city. These goods
are the very best, and will be sold
at a great reduction In order to
make room for a large stock of
Spring Goods, Men, boys and
children suited alike at a low
priCs.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-08
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JACKSON TOWNSHIP.

Notice is hereby given to the Democracy Of
Jackson township, Stark county. Ohio that they
meet at the usual places Of holding primary
meetings, on SATURDAY, March "a, 1877 between
the hours Of one and nine o'clock p. m, then and
there to nominate the following candidates for
township officers, viz;
Three persons for Trustees,
One person for Township Clerk,
One person for " Treasurer.
One person for Assessor.
Two persons for Constable.
One person for Justice of the Peace.
JOHN @. SNYDER,
Central Committeeman,
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THE IRON TRAIL"

A spicy sketch descriptive Of a trip over the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fee Railroad, the
beauties, scenery and pleasure resorts Of the
Rocky Mountains, by "Nim Crinkle' the musical
and dramatic critic Of the New York World, sent
free on application, together with the San Juan
Guide, maps and times tables of this new and pop
ular route from Kansas City and Atchison to Pu-
eblo,gDenver and all points in Colorado, New
Mexico Arizona and the San Juan Mines. The
finest line of Pullman sleepers on the continent
between the Missouri River and the Rocky Noun
tains without change, Special round trip tour
lists tickets from the Missouri RtUer to Denver at
$50, good to stop off at all points Address,
T.J. ANDERSON, Gen. Pass. Agt,,
Topeka Kansas
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-08
SpRINGI SPRINGi

Gentlemen, when you contemplate purchasing
your spring stock Of furnishing goods don't fail
to call OF Henry Myers, Eagle Block emporium
and examine his line Of goods before hasty In
vestmdnts elsewhere. This stock comprises all the
latest elegance in hats caps ties, scarfs cuffs, col
lars, canes, umbrellas, and an unlimited List OF
articles, which can be secured cheap, and war
rantad the hest
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-08

wADswoRTH.-The store of Thomas & Koppes in
this village, was entered last Sunday night by
burglars. They broke a glass from the back eel
lar door window opened the door by turning the
key which was left in it, and then came up stairs,
the inside cellar door being unfastened. So far
as is known, they took lot of kid gloves, two
bolts of alpacas, and shawl, making total Of
about $685. This thieving business is getting alto
gether too common, and some steps should be
taken to stop it. 1t is probably done by folks who
don't live many miles from here,-[ Enterprise.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-08
NOTICEI

All persons knowing themselves indebted to
Mrs ]. B, Cluff are respectfully invited to call
and settle at their earliest convenience, as the
money is needed to carry on the trade. She fur
ther hopes all old patrons may continue their GUS
tom and new ones may come in to secure bar
gains, as large new stock of spring goods will be
opened, at her millinery and fancy goods Store in
Haass block.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-08

For THE BLACK HILIs.-Eli and Henry Knob
and Jacob Arntz of this city, leave tonight for
the Black Hills where they will locate Henry
has spent several years in Montana and is expe-
rienced in border life His brother Eli and Mr..
Arntz accompany him, and all carry the wishes
ofmany friends, that success in all phases Of life
and heap much gold may be theirs.