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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

SHOOTING AFFRAY.-0n Monday evening be-
tween six and seven o'clock, James Cosgrove was
shot in the abdomen by Josiah Shidler. The par
ticulars of the affair are as follows:
few DAYS since man drove to Alliance from
North Georgetown and had his horse put up at q.
B. Johnson's Livery stables. When he called for
his team he gave some party whom he found
there, and who he was led TO believe was the
hossler, a fve.dollar bill. The supposed hossler
took the bill and started off saying he would go
and get it changed. but failed to RETURN Soon
the real hossler arrived and the consequence was
the owner of the horse lost the five dollars. On
Wednesday evening James Cosgrove in company
with one, Tom Davis met Mr.. Shidler on the
street and the former told Mr. s. that he had been
told that he (Shidler) had been telling about town
that he (Cosgrove) was the party who had taken
the Georgetown mans five dollars, Mr.. 8. replied
that he had simply said that 1t was man who
looked very much like Cosgrove. With that Cos
grove and Davis made some threats and followed
Mr.. shidler home. Soon Mr.. s. again started
down town, and on passing Johnson's Livery sta
ble which adjoins his residence, he heard Davis
say, "Why didn't you shoot the d-n son Of
b-h?p He at once went in and told Davis that If
he didn't stop making such remarks about him
he might get hurt. Both Davis and Cosgrove i'm
medately sprang at him and he kept backing of,
telling them not to lay hands on him. or he would
shoot them. But they still followed him and af-
ter changing his position several times to get out
of their way he finally fred the ball taking effect
in Coseroves stomach. The wounded man was
taken to his home and now lies in very critical
condition. Mr.. Shidler at once gave himself up
to our city officers but on Thursday being ad-
vised to 90 to Canton and gave himself up there,
did so, and was required to give bond for appear.
ance at COURT Alliance Leader
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01
YoR's CoURr.-ExTRA SESSION,

Last evening VIM. johnson, the kid" Of the
beautiful brace alluded to in the schwertner rob-
bery. was arraigned on the charge of shooting
with intent to kill officer Eitneier The usual
crowd was on hand outside the railing. Peter
Chance, Esq, appeared for the defendant, and
when all preliminaries were arranged, order was
called and his Honor, whose tongue, on this oc-
casion, seemed somewhat thick, threw the afhda
Wit, drawn on legal cap, over to Mr.. Chance, with
the remark
az never draw up afidavs that kind, kept in
cases of pet larcney.'
Mr.. Chance perused the document, and said he
was ready for trial
1.-The witses may answer to their names and be
sworn"
The names were called and seven witnesses
stood up, and the regular oath was administered,
not, however, in the most effective manner. The
first one called was Officer Etneier, and in the abb
sencc Of regular attorney, his Honor proceeded
to examine him directly.
aMisser Either, you may telsall about this case' :
"Vell, rested dose men at Cho Bailey's saloon
Monday night bout ten O'CLOCK, und dook 'em
into Cooks saloon
"HOl tllO N"yOAb pNsbS'NAN AS
could continue Mr.. Chance asked the witness;
"Where is Joe Bailey'sT
"Its de slaoon roundt der corner Of Tent street,
oxectly upisite de depot"
Opposite the depot" repeated Mr.. Chance
"All right; go ahead
"Vell, den took 'em in Cooks saloon"-
where's Cook'sT' asked his Honor.
"Corner Tent street; und took EN- iuto Cooks
till could send for Mr.. Rickler to help me wid
em to de lookup. We sot down at der seckent
dable from de door, de olt man was by my right
und de young man by left; ven We sot dere about
fife minutes de young man got up und walked
aroundt me behind
lies understan' this" said his Honor; which
Is 'er young manT
"Dot von," said Abe, pointing to the kid, "und
den he got aroundt me behind dowarts der dool
unG said 70 der olt man: "Come on, Bill, We bir
long enough here" und pullt his rewolfer unc
pointed
How'd he point the pissel7 That is, was 'el
pisse loaded, ammo, that amt it-was er pisse
in is hand y
Here Abe wanted to explain the pistol busineS
practically, to show how 1t was done, when II wa
ascertaIned that his Honor had forgotten to orinl
the weapon into court, and the examination mac
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

to be postponed till the witness, the only police
man present at that moment, could be sent to the
Mayors private office, where it was locked up,
and his Honor pulling out bunch and showing
Abe the particular key to particular place,
instructed him thusly:
"Jus stick the key square in the hole'n then
turner square around"
When the witness had gone his Honor re-
marked:
Have so thun'erin many pissels over there
can't tell whish is whish; whole armery." And
then he went to writing abStractedly.
Soon Abe returned, and resuming the stand,
showed how the kid drew the revolver and point
ed II at him and how he jumped and grabbed 1t
inst in time to turn 1t from his body as 1t went off,
and the bullet passed between his left arm and
his body and out through the door. Mr.. Chance
examined the rest Of the witnesses who cOrrobor-
ated Abe as to the shooting, and as each success
sIye witness was called his honor would remark
No Chance: "You mexaminem Squire" When
the last witness was dismissed, Mr.. Chance arose
and made few brief remarks in behalf of his
client and sat down to awaitthe result. His Honor
fingered penholder and pondered moment,
"Well. nv opinion is-that isl think the
Young man didn't want to kill the otser--that is
he didn't intend to kill him--only wanted to
'scape and wanted tiDtimidate the offser; but
when he found Misser Either wouldn't COW, don't
know but what he'd jislief shot hiIns mot. still
as look at the case, don't sees can hoid tne
Young man for shooting thintent TO kill, but con-
slider him guilty Of assault thintent to shoot and
will hold him over to Common Pleas court In the
sum of $780," t4"4H
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01
STATE AND NEIGHBORHOOD.

A fire at Chillicothe, Ohio, Monday
morning destroyed f. Maurers grocery
store, and John E. Mills furniture store
loss, $4,000. n
Pottsville, Pa, February A.-Hester,
Tully and McHugh, the Molly Mcguire
prisoners on trial at Bloomsbury for the
murder of Alexander Rea, near Centralis
we're this afternoon found guilty OF mur-
der in the first degree. .e d
Cincinnati, Feb.2I. The boiler in the
Clinton Barrel Works in Pomeroy, Ohio
exploded this evening, killing four Per-
sons and wounding twelve others.
The ZanesvilIe Daily Times, which was
burnt out recently, gave up the ghost on
Monday. GAINESVILLE has still another
daily paper, such as it is. which lives on
saw-dust and smoked herring. ~
John Yenable who was sentenced to
the Ohio Penitentiary from Columbiana
county something over year ago, died
in springfield, Ohio Saturday week. John
hailed from Salem.
Miss Moss, of New Lisbon, dropped
dead Wednesday morning last week.
Wheeling, Feb. 27-Early this morning
Mrs. Eliza Limerick, aged about sixty,
five years, after stirring up her tre fell
into It, and was literally roasted. She is
supposed to have been seized with an
epilepitic fit and was unable to assist her
self Her husband committed suicide
in the same room two years ago.
In New Philadelphia the Union Schoo,
house took fire Wednesday morning, ano
was totally consumed. Loss S20,OOO, In
sured for $4,000.
Elk. Governor Joseph Johnston, OF Var
ginia, died Tuesday, aged 81. DE wa wa
born in the State Of New York In lfoo
served fourteen sessions in Congress, ano
was Governor of Virginia.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

General Eckley was foolins around the hind
platform of car the other day, and fell off into
Hughes run, the water having depth of ten or
twelve feet We wonder If the General didn't
think of wool washing while there; he used to
be big on wool when in Congress.-[B Buckeye
State.
This reminds us that the General accepted the
bottle of spirits rendered him while he was shak-
ing with cold; and taking drink as long as your
arm apologized for it by saying that he was "a
temperance man, but due allowance is always
made for butchering and sheep washing" The
boys thought that good point and did not get
through laughing until the brakesman yelled
Minerva" The General can tell wool stories in
seven different languages, and improve them at
each delivery. Charlie Rukenbrod's idea Of
heaven is not a circumstance compared to Eek
ley's wool stories.-[Carroll Chronicle.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01
MARRIED.

.COY-WILsoN.-on the 22nd ult, at the. Re-
formed parsonage, Louisville, ", Mr.. JOSIAH H.
Coy and Miss Clara A.. Wilson, Rev. ], ]. Leber-
man officiating. flt tgtf
KIMMEI--MCKEE -On the 22nd nit, by Rev.
B. F. Booth at his residence, Mr.. Alexander 9:
Kimmel and Miss Mary A. Mckee. al OF lOaFroL
county, o.
MAUGHIMAN-DYER, the 22nd ult., by
the same, Mr.,Adam Maughiman, of Stark coun'
ty, and Miss Sadie Dyer, of Tuscarawas county
CRoWL-SHERLEY. : On the 22nd ult, at the
residence of the brides father, In Canton by Rev.
W LA. Smith, Mr. Thomas Cr0wl and Miss Annie
Sherley, both Of Canton.
We acknowledge the receipt of good quantity
of choice wedding cake, and would say thanks
for the kindly Remembrance.
May all life's pathway through this vale
Be free from grief and growls;
And may the twain find happiness
In budding little Crowls.
LIcHTENWALTER-BA On the 2Sth
ult at the residence Of the brides parents in Can
ton, by Rev L. 8. Lonsbury, Mr.. W. M. Llchten.
walter and Miss Ollie r., daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. J. F. Ballard, all of Canton.
A good supply Of frst,class frosted cake was
duly received and fully appreciated. The hanpy
couple have the best wishes of the DEMOCRAT es-
adjustment the groom being brother typo
therein,
The youthful pair in life's great chase,
Should study each the others cdse,
And plane and smooth when troubles press,
Aud I when feeling comiortless.
An honest pair thus locked and twined y
May have sweet hyphens come to bind -
So all may come as It's deserved, n [
Irules Of life be well observed. &
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01
A GREENToWNER IN IOWA,

CoALyILLE WEBSTER Co., Iowa, Feb. 10, 1877.
EDS. DEMocRAT-I have been getting an occa'
sional copy of the DEMOCRAT since came here
and 1t makes me think so much Of home that
have mind to sit down and write letter back
Your readers may be interested little in reading
a true account of the resources and prospects OF
this part of the moral heritage, and propose III
small way to give sketch of things here In gen.
eral
In the first place the principal business here IS
coal mining The banks Of the Des Moines river
are full of mines, but the main part OF the busi-
ness is done by two larger companies namely
The Fort Dodge Coal Company, and Duncomb q
Richards During the winter about sixty'tiVe car
loads of coal are shipped daily by these two COM
panies besides the home trade.
The next important business Is raising grass
hoppers. 1t is estimated that five hundred car
loads of grasshoppers we're raised in this county
the past year; and at present almost every square
inch of ground is planted with from fifty to one
hundred eggs So you see the prospect for sue
cessful crop neXt year IL loiaergably attractive
Most ofthe farmers are discouraged and many
are going East leaving their farms TO the raVage3
of the hungry invaders.
Thus far the winter has been very steady. up
to the first of February it was very cold, but since
then II has been almost summer-like, and the
buds in the forests have begun to SWELL 1t is also
reported that the grasshoppers have begun to
hatch in some localities where they are well ex'
posed to the influence of the sun.
Coalvlle Is In the center OF the mining district,
and is claimed as a suburb of Fort Dodge. 1t is
village of perhaps five hundred inhabitants, prin
cipally miners. Fort Dodge is the most overrated
place in the West People in the East have come
to regard it as sort of center of gravity for the
West in fact, genuine metropolis, Whereas 1t
is village of perhaps four thousand inhabitants,
and is altogether under the guidance and control
of a few landsharks and blacklegs, There have
been more gigantic steals perpetrated in the re-
gion of Fort Dodge than in any other territory OF
the same size within my knowledge. At present
there is billin Congress for the relief of the set
tiers on what is called the Des Moines river lands
In many instances persons who have owned their
farms for twenty, years have been driven Off by
these soulless companies, and turned homeless
and friendless out In the cold" You can form
your own conclusions as to what ought to be
done. rr
Iwould advise those who have homes and
comfortable living, to- stay in molly Stark in
preference to coming to this photographed
grass-hopper- r-hopped-over country.
. ~. d 1.utrsrr W. COOPER.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

FOUR years ago Senator Frelinghuy-
sen and Representative Hoar were the
gentlemen who moved in their respec-
tive bodies to throw ont Louisiana S
electoral vote as utterly unworthy to be
counted. These gentlemen this year,
knowing it to be necessary for Hayes,
were Two of the infamous and partisan
eight who voted to count it for Mr.. Hayes.
Consistency is not jewel to be found in
the record of such bitter and unconscion-
able partisans.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

Judge Meyer, Of Canton, is holding court this
week in place Of Judge Lsubie. Mr.. Meyer is
known in this part Of the State as very able law
yer. He delivered an admirable charge 10 the
Grand Jury on the opening Of the session, and is
giving good satisfaction in the cases being tried
Judge Meyer was elected BY the Democratic par
ty, but is by no means partisan.-(ohp Patriot.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01
SHERIFF SALE.
Samuel Cove Ct al VS. Reinhard Ke

Samuel Cove ct al VS. Relnhard Keller.
By virtue of an order to sell, issued from the
court of common pleas of Stark county ,Ohio,an
to me directed, will offer for sale at public out
cry, at the door OF the court house in the city Of
Canton, on
Saturday the Path day of March, 1877,
the following described real estate situate in said
county, to-wit: A part of the northeast quarter
OF section one ~, township twelve Q2) and range
ten Q0) commencing at the northeast corner Of
said north east quarter thence 11So west 8 chains
and eghty-seveD links TO post, which posi- is the
place Of beginning Of the tract hereby de-
scribed, thence from said post north $50
and So west IA chains and 13 links to
o. post, thence south 31ho east 7 chains
I'd 6S links, thence south 5013o east chains aud
links, thence north 30 east II chains to the
zee of beginning, containing and 97-l00 acres
md, except from the above described tract
lct conveyed by Peter Sell and Nicholas Cole
avid Kersteiter by deed dated April 5, 1852,
Hng the amount levied on 97-100 acres,
L praised at $1,000.
Ito commence at one O'Clock p. m. Terms
J.P. RAUCH, Sheriff.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

woosTER.-Last Sunday seven-month female
child was found dead IN ditch on Columbus av-
enue 1t was found In about nine inches Of wa
ter with q four.pound stone tied to IT'S neck, a
bruise on It's head AID eighty-thr bird shot in
It's body. No clue to the author Of the violent
deed has been found,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

Henry 8. Devices of this city, has been engaged
as constructor of bridges by the Msssillon Bridge
Company for the ensuing year. He was formerly
connected with the Wrought Iron Bridge COmpa.
ny, OF this place, and isa good man and prac-
tical mechanic.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the following reso-
luton was adopted by the City Council of the city
Of Canton, February IL, 1877.
Resolued, That In the opinion Of this Council II
is deemed necessary to grade, DRAIN pave and Inn
prove Market street between the north line Of
Fifth street and the south line of Seventh street
in accordance with the plans and profile on file In
the Office of the City Clerk. +. Z
The time for which claims for damages may be
filed expires on the 18th day Of March, 1877.
JOSEPH TROUT, City Clerk.
MI Lah n OA
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

We are authorized to inform the public Of Can
ton and vicinity, that all calls for dental opera
tions will be promptly attended to at the office Of
DR.. J. H. Siddall, in Harter's block. Competent
and experienced hands will perform everything
required by patients in this line.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

Sealed proposals will be received at the office Of
the City Clerk until IL o'clock Monday, March 10,
1877, for the grading paving, curbing, the laying
Of stone crossing and improving of Market street
between the north line of Fifth street and the
south line of Seventh street.
Plans and specifications may be seen at the of.
fee of the City Clerk after the 10th day Of Febru-
ary, 1877. Each proposal must contain the full
name Of the party or parties smaking the same
and must be accompanied by good and sufficient
surety that If the same is accepted contract will
be entered into.
The city reserves the right to accept any or re-
ject all the bids JOSEPH TROUT, "
Feb22-6t City Clerk.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

WILL an honest man countenarce and
endorse fraud? No, indeed, says Re-
publican friend. Will an honest political
party countenance, endorse and profit by
fraud and purjury Republican friend,
answer on your conscience.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

THE crimes of the guilty Republican
leaders cali out such articles as that OF
Don Piatt, and if they were not guilty
such articles would attract no attention.
1t is on the principle that the wicked flee,
ETC., that is, are fearful and easily
alarmed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01
THE DECISION OF THE COMMISSION IN
PLAIN ENGLISH.

Be It to all by these presents known:
Win fraud and force you must hold your own:
TO fraud and Its ministers, Wells, or Tweed,
We give carteblanche and we say God speed;
The hands of the people for Them we tie,
The will of the people bid them defy.
We furthermore write him an ass among men
Who trusts for justice to courts again
And we bid men look to the court on high
For Judge who, swearing will swerve not mol
tai
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

GOVERNOR Hayes had an ovation at
Fremont, and made speech on Monday.
Also on his way back 70 Columbus, dur
ing a delay of al hour or two, he deliv-
cred himself at Springfield. His remarks
W. ..e soft, the claws in.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

A Mr.. Reiter of Greensburgh O., Summit coun-
ty, has rented the Canton House on South Market
street and will take charge on or abont April lst.
He has been in the hotel business in Greensburgh
for some time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

A large bull dog was cut up into the finest sau;
sage meat by the Dutch local train, near the East
Tuscarawas street railroad crossing Mouday. His
ears branched out into space separately to mingle
with his toe nails and the fragments Of his tail.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

We have been informed that over twenty ap-
plications were made for the position Of Govern
ment storekeeper at Sol Millers distllery in Plain
township up to last Monday evening, the position
that was held by the late Matt. Mcclure.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

The blue glass hum-mani9s has finally struck
Canton, and doubtless many residences will soon
be noticed where antique females with warts on
their noses will be found sitting patiently just
within the window where the blue predominates.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

The season is approaching when man who has
passed you every day with mere nod, will stop
you and wiring your hand as though you had Just
returned from six months trip to the Black
Hills He is a candidate for something.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

When young ladies from three by three to six
by six walk the streets and compel young men
wearing patent leather boots to step out In the
mud or jump over them, it is time another city
ordinance was passed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

G. G. Ruthrauff of the Cleveland Herald is in
the city, Charlie was oantonian when about
the age that boys play marbles and sing fen
dubs," but has been quite stranger to the place
since then.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

H. D, Freer, dealer in stoves tinware, &C., at
Akron, made an assignment last week, Liabill-
ties and assets not yet made. known.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

Rev. ]. Gerdemon, formerly Catholic priest,
will deliver free lecture in the Opera House on
Friday evening, March End. SuBeet-"0ught
the Priest to Marry" Lecture TO begin at eight
o'clock.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

Andrew Bsrchfed formerly butcher of South
Canton, has starteda family grocery and provs-
ion store on South Market street, near the Canton
House. at
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

The body of Matt. Mcclure was removed to
Wooster on Tuesday and inferred Wednesday al
ternoon. Wooster was his former home.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

A lot of "fakirs" tried to get in their work on
an honest granger OF the depot last Saturday af'
ternoon, but were unsuccessful in making any
thing out of'him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

steubenyille, Alliance, Canton, and several
other wicked cities, are making efforts to secure
the new penitentary. Youngstown is moral
place, and has no use for penitentiary therefore
we pass.-[ [Vindicator.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

A shipwrecked sailor waiting for a sail is like
business man sitting at home nursing cough or
cold Get Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup and be cured.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

The Steel Works were closed last Saturday on
account of fnecessaryrepairs. They are now run
ming again.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

C. Aultnan & Co. shipped two car loads of their
Buckeye reapers and mowers to Stockholm, sWe-
den and Christiana, Norway last week.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01

The new livery and boarding stables erected by
Henry Vixen on Tenth street, rear of Market, are
one hundred feetlong by thirty in width
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-03-01
gntat News.

The California minstrels have reorganized at
Massillon. They will show up better than ever.