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

Dhtn belonging 10 II, II. htiCkney or Repubs
lic Seneca county was set afre by lightning last
week and totally destroyed together with its con-
tents. The loss is estimated at $1,000
Ell Cupn shot and MORALLY wounded Deputy
Marshal Tlmanus at Clyde on Thursday. Tho
latter was leyylng on the saloon property Of Cupp
at the time,
A little son Of Charles Hanks Of Elyrla, fell OF
the west railroad bridge on Thursday and was
killed.
fire at ColumbIana Thursday destroyed the
Enterprise Agricultural Works, one frame dwell
ing four frame stables and other small buildings
rear the works The loss will reach at least S25.-
600, and may reach S30O0O
On last Saturday the barn of John Beghley, In
Ashland county, was struck by lightning entirely
destroying the barn aud It's contents and killing
Mr.. Belghley who was in the barn with Others Of
the family at the time. The others in the barn
were shocked but received no other injuries.
Cincinnati, Aug. 3.--Pesterngs cigar box fac
tory on the corner Of Sth street aud Broadway,
was burned this morning. twenty-five girls
were working In the upper stories. II Is reported
that four Of them perished In the flames
Columbus, o., Aug, 8.-Gustavus schward, Al
len Dogue, Jacob Cook and Delano Baughmar,
farmers, ranging in age from 81 to Al years, have
been bound over to court on charge OF ofmurder in
the first degree on account Of the fatal termna-
tion OF the injuries sustained by Louis Schiller,
another farmer, In fight while at a picnic at
Rocky Fork, this county, last Saturday. The
fracas grew out Of an old feud existing between
the parties
Pittsburgh Pa, Aug. SAN accident occurred
at the Lucy Furnace Company's Works this
morning, which resulted In the death Of two men
and the injury Of FIVE Others Seven men were
engaged lining the furnace, and were on
scaffold, which was supported by ropes. These
took are from the furnace and the SC, fold fell,
precipitatng the men into the furnace. Julius
Harden and Michael Cussick were taken out
dead and the Ave others we're 80 badly burned
that they are not expected to live.
Fremont, o., Aug 3.--Yesterday the anniversary
of the battle Of Fort Stephenson was celebrated
by the National Christian Temperance Union. A
large crowd was present. one steamer from San
dusky bringing over 800.
Wheeling W. Va, Aug 2.-This morning two
freight trains, about TO leave Bellaire, west, were
stopped by a large mob, principally composed Of
half grown boys and others not connected with
the Baltimore and Ohio road, and the fremen
were compelled to leave their engines, The loco
motives were then unCoupled and returned TO the
round house. The men at work in the engine
shops were also compelled to suspend work.
Troops arrived about 10 O'Clock and were distrib-
utcd for duty at the freight depot and on the en-
gines, and to prohibit any outsiders from molest-
ing the regular employees. The City Marshal and
his Deputies were also on hand. Passenger and
frepht trains ON the Cleveland and Pittsburgh
road will run on schedule time on and after to-
day, q compromise having been effected between
the railroad officials and the strikers.
Dayton, o., Aug. 2.-John r. Byrne an inmate
OF the Home, was murdered last night by George
W. Ewing, a bartender at a saloon near the
the Home. He hit Byrne on the head, fracturing
his skull from which he died soon alterward.
There appears to have been no cause or iustlhca-
ton for the assault Ewing has been arrested and
| confined in jail
Calhoun, O.-Moore, colored barber, was com
mited to Jail day for robbing man of $50 at
the Home last night
Fifty car loads of excursionists visited the city
and Soldiers Home to-day
Niles, o., Aug. 3.-George Kruntz, aged l2 years
was drowned while bathing in Mosquito Creek,
this morning. A party Of men have been drag
ging for the body all day, with no success as yet.
Cleveland, o., Aug 3.-The body of one Robert
Atkins, who has been missing since Wednesday,
as Just been found floating in Rocky River, at a
pleasure resort seven miles westof Cleveland. He
was seen in company with several roughs and
had some $40 in his possession. When found his
pockets were empty. The police are certain
there has been foul play.
Barnesville. o., Aug S-Three Bellaire rioters,
named John Haley, Decker Hoffman and Wm.
Stokeley, charged with obstructing traius, were
brought here under e military guard to day, and
after preliminary hearing before Justice Floyd
were held to answer in the sum Of $500 each,
Failing TO procure security they were seat to the
st Clairsville Jail.
Job Perry. Quaker advanced in years, but
somewhat crooked in his social attachments bid
adieu to his aged wife to-day and went to seek
fresh fields and pastures new.
Flndlay o., Aug. 3-Ed Sullivan and James
Chain escaped from the Jail here this afternoon
during the absence of their custodian. Sheriff
Tritch left the key to the cell In which the men
were confined, carelessly, within their reach,
early in the morning, and they had possession Of
it during the day. Sullivan was awaiting trial on
the charge of assaulting policeman with intent
to kill, and Chain was serving term for disor-
derly conduct. The escape creates much excite
ment here. The officers are on the track of the
men, but their capture Is doubtful.
Cleveland, Aug. IA daughter Of Valentine
Stock, OF SO Howard street, thought coal oil was
the quickest way to kindle hre and had re-.
course to the can. The usual resnlt followed.
She is now a charred, disfgured object with
death certainty. The poor little sufferer was
only 10 years of age.
As barge NJ. B spalding from Saginaw was of
Peele Island, last night, Harry McAllister, whose
parents reside in Cleveland, rolled overheard and
was drowned. Boats were lowered, but as a
heavy sea was in at the time the body was not re-
covered.