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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15
BABIES ! BABIESI

would you make your infant children happy
or course you woud, and in doing 30, you should
10 at once to Jacob Elsass in Hanes block, Eas
Tuscarawas street, and look at their elegant new
stock of Baby Cabs, and Carriages. This stock
embraces number OF new and elegant patterns
which can be purchased at astonishingly low
prices. This is also the headquarters for al
kinds of new and elegant household Furniture
IN full sets, and single prices, and above all, 1t Il
Che place for bottom prices and warranted goods
,gall and examine,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15
FIGURES ARE WHAT is WANTED.

Not election malorities, bat such as interest the
great army of American producers twenty-five
Wears ago the eight counties of Missouri now ira.
yersed by the old Reliable Hannibal Y st. Joseph
Railroad were nearly wilderness To day, by a
late census 1t is discovered that these counties
produce over one fourteenth of the entire wheat
arop of the state over OnehOeLh of the corn crop,
and over one e.1liath of the oats, The same growth
of country is now being repeated IN Kansas, Ne
braska, Colorado and New Mexico, and the i'm
plOrtal Greeley had this identical route and sec,
tston of country in mind when he breathed those
stirrng words of wisdom, Young man 90 WeSt"
Therefore it is but natural that parties taking
this advice should desire to pass over road that
has done 30 much for great State, especially as
II offers the best faciltieS 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
apolis, via Quincy to St. Jo., Atchson and Kansas
CITY and from Chicago to Kansas City WITHOUT
change. We are about 10 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 o, by letter addressed to
T. PENFlELD, G. P.& I, Al
a1s-6m Hannibal, NO.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15
TIE "LR0M TRIAL."

A spicy sketch descriptive Of trip over the
AtchIson Topeka and Santa Fee Railroad, the
beauties. scenery and pleasure resorts OF me
and dramatic critic Of the NetU 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, Denver, and all points in Colorado, New
Mexico, Arizona and the San Juan Mines. The
6nest line of Pullman sleepers on the continent
between the Missouri River and the Rocky Noun
Oains without change, Special round trip tour
hts' tickets from the Missouri Riper to Denver at
no, good to stop off at all points Address,
I. J. ANDERSON, Gen. Pass. Agtr
Topeka Kansas.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

AN ESCAPED LUNATIC,-supt Cromer of the In.
Rrmary, on his way home from town on Friday
last, was approached by man who acted and
talked SO strangely, that 1t was evident he was in.
sane, As the night was dark and the roads mud.
dy, Cromer acted the part of a good Samaritan,
and induced the unfortunate man to accompany
him to the Infirmary, where he assigned him
comfortable quarters for the night. On inquiry
and the examination of papers upon his person,
next morning, he found that his name was
Rutan, and his home in Carrollton and that he
had escaped from the asylum at Newburgh.
Thereupon, that institution was telegraphed, and
they ordered his return.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

From the Stark County (ohio) Democrat we
learn that G. A Hayward, Esq. who closed out
his business aud left this city few weeks ago,
has located at Canton, o., where he has again en-.
barked In business His host of friends in this
county will be pleased to learn that Mr.. Hayward
starts In business In his new home under very ia.
vorsble auspices, and is well pleased with the
place. During the many years Mr., Hayward has
been resident of this city, he has built up a rep
utaton as business man that any one might
feel proud Of and we feel assured that the good
people of Canton will soon learn his true worth,
and extend to him liberal patronage. Mr..
Hayward and his estimable lady have our best
wishes for their health, happiness and prosperity
in their new home-[Warsaw Republican.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

ALL1ANCE.-samuel shaffer, an old and worthy
citizen, departed this life on the End inst leaving
behind his wife and sons and daughters. Ar.
shaffer had attained the ripe age Of 70 years
months and 26 days, He had lived in Stark ooun-
ty since 1874 ..
Mr.. John G. stallcup is inclined to the opinion
that New Mexico is not Garden of Eden. His
opinion is forcbly given in letter just at hand
from there He will hasten back to Alliance az
speedily as his business arrangements there Will
permit Alliance Monitor.
MI P Barr has removed to his new residence
on Main street, formerly the home Of s. Bloch,
the latter having moved on to Mt. Union street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

VILLAINoUs BUTCH HERY-Some time during
last Saturday night some rascal or rascals en-
tered The stable of George E. Smith, on the Full
ton road, and deliberately killed two calves, per-
mitsing them to bleed to death in the stable and
then carrying the bodies away About month
or so ago, Mr. Smith lost couple of hogs in a
similar manner, since which he invested in a
coach dog; but the canine proved of little or no
good as protector, as the act of Saturday night
shows.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

If any man can make better soap than Joseph
Biechele, OF Canton, o., he has yet to be discOv.
cred. His California. washing soap is at the head
of the list OF wcmens friends His toilet soaps are
elegant, and pleasant to use. He has had life
time of experience in his line of business, and is
Justly entitled to be called king of Soap Makers
That he is the prince of good fellows the ARGUS
compositors have good reason to know, and from
a trial of his soaps, pronounce them No. l. Long
live Biechele to do so again. Akron Argus
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

BREACH OF PRomsE.-semantha Legget, do
nestle in the employ of John c. Geiger, last week
brought suit against George Mentzer, laying
damages at the sum of $1,000. T. G. Meyer has
been retained by the complainant, and Messrs.
Lynch and Day have the management of the case
for the defendant. Both parties are young, the
defendant probably the younger, and man con-
sidered well off in this worlds goods, He has
also always borne an excellent reputation, and
this suit has been source Of great astonishment
to all who know the parties.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

A sURPRsE.-At about nine o'clock on last
Thursday evening, party of old and young folks,
very unceremoniously dropped in on Rev. p
Herbruck took complete possession of his home
from parlor to kitchen, and made themselves
monarchs of all they surveyed, in way that not
little surprised the pastor. To surprise was the
object of the party, And the mysteriousness OF
the affair was cleared up when he was reminded
that it was the 64th anniversary of his birthday.
The evening was spent between social amuse'
ment and partakin of supper prepared by the
ladies. The party dispersed at a late hour, wish
ing Mr., Herbruck many more happy anniyersa
ries Of the day of his BIRTH
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

Canton, Massillon, steubenvile Mansfield To-
ledo. and other cities, are anxious to secure the
new penitentiary which may be built Stark
county certainly is worthy of fair consideration,
being the fifth county in the State, both in popu-
lation and taxable valuation; besides, 1t has ev-
erything required to build cheap and substantial
and to carry on the work after completion. Coal,
stone, iron ore and so on can be found right here
and at cheapest prices. Besides, though Stark re-
ally has no more thieves and rascals in proper
ton than any other county, its police organiza'
tions throughout are excellent, and it's criminals
are soon sent up for proper terms. and not per
mitted to continue long at their crimes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15
WANTED.

Ten good active men between twenty-one and
Sorty-hve years old to sell new medical Work
Ohe best selling Book now In the market good
commission or salary viii be paid 70 those tha'
are willing to take hold and work Some OF my
agents now selling this work are making one
hundred dollars per month and expenses. Fol
partlculars address ]. N.Holmes, orrville, Wayne
county, Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15
pARKER,S GINGER TONIC.

The most useful medicine ever presented TO the
,nnhlic This active and efficient remedy Is the
eertain cure for Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Cholera
Horbus, Cramps, Collie, Dyspepsia, Sour Stomach
Heartburn and Flatulence and at the same time
imparts vigor to the stomach, improves the appe::
and Also the inebriate seeking to reform II is Of
ihe greatest value; Its soothing and sustaining
nower on the nervous system will enable many TO
reform who would otherwise fail from nervous
prostration and want of strength. Travellers
er, should always carry it with them 1t protects
the body from colds, and from the effects of yaria
hle climate and diet. 1t is unequaled as Tonic
IN recovery from fevers and exl austing sickness,
We feel confident that after trial of this remedy
no person will ever want to be withoutit.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

We went to a house after some reliable informa'
tion the other day, and were met at the door Dy
woman who looked as though she meant DuSl
ness. In answer to our first question: she opened
up her mouth and let her pent.up anger escape
$50 yer rayporter, are ye; well, I'm glad OF the
chance to tell ye that ye're lire; yer all Tires
We lies fur livin' and mexes wild other payple!
bezuess." And as she slammedthe door we heard
the last gentle strain waited through the un'
corked keybole aye lilac L."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15
$sO,OOO,OO

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
price.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

SOCIETY NoTEs--The third Of the regular club
series of dances was held at Whiting & Poyser's
hall Monday evening, and was well attended.
The Turner'S grand masquerade ball at their
hall last Monday evening, was decided success.
A large crowd attended, and many of the COS
tunes were decidedly artistic and made up an in
teresting feature of the occasion.
The masquerade ball given by the young Safe
Makers at the Opera House Tuesday evening, the
18th inst, was well attended The costumes were
as varied as usual on such occasions, the music
was good, and everything combined to make the
participants happy. XIX.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

DEATH OF MRS. HAwK.-A telegram was re-
ceived here day or two ago from New York
communicating the sad news Of the death of Mrs :.
Hawk on the 9th inst wife Of Samuel Hawk,
formerly resident of this city and also Of Mas
sillon. Mrs. Hawk was born in Paris, this coun.
ty-the daughter of Dr. Robert Esep, sister Of D r.
Joseph Estep, lately deceased, in California, and
of James B. Estep, now resident of Massillon.
She is well known to the older citizens of Canton
as lady of amiable disposition, with heart full
of sympathy. cultivated in manner, much be-
loved by all with whom she came in contact, She
died without offspring. Her age was about fifty
three. Her remains were inferred in Greenwood
cemetery. No particulars of her sickness have
yet been received
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

Last week one day, when the mud was ABOUT
the consistency of buckwheat cakes before bak-
ing, and deeper than blackmailing plot, a Can.
ton sport bet dollars worth of beer that he could
trot his horse to harness, from Canton to North
Industry and back in one hour and ahali. The
bet was taken, and the sport went off on the n.y.
reaching "slabtown" and returning In one hour
and three minutes. 1t now puzzles him to COM
prehend whether he made anything by the oper-
alton or not, as it took him a half day to clean
the mud from the horse, not to speak Of himself
and his sulky.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

P1TTsBURGH.-Dr. W. J. Gilmore, was arrested
the other day, charged with producing an abor-
ton upon and causing the death of Mary KaVsn-
agh, aged nineteen. Alderman Samuel McMas.
ters, and others, were arrested. The coronera
jury found that the girl came to her death at the
hands of DR., W, ], Gilmore, aided and abetted BY
Samuel McMasters Peter and Sarah Ann Weaver,
at whose house deceased died, having been
brought there by McMasters
George seyfert young man, in Etnaborough,
shot and killed his brother Charles, in quarrel
on the 7th
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

THE WESTERN RURAL.-With the new manage
ment of the Western Rural comes marked i'm.
provements in that sterling Farm and Family
Weekly. 1t has added Crop and Weather Bu-
reau so systematic as to include every important
county in the Northwest from Ohio to the Rocky
Mountains, and surpasses the reports made by the
Agricultural Department at Washington, inas-
much as they are presented fresh to the farmers
in a condensed form each week, The Western
Rural also has Commercial and Market reports
unsurpassed by any paper in the country, and "a
the champion Of cheap transportation and equal
justice to all classes Combining its practical In
formation on Reral Affairs, with its entertaining
and instructive literary departments, make 1t the
most complete Farm and Family newspaper ex-
tant The price is s2( 0 per year. Less TO clubs.
Address the Western Rural Chicago, Ills.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

The following extract from notice Of a recent
entertainment is from the Wooster Democrat;
Bass solo-"The Three Fishers" by Mr.. Nor
man Raft, of Canton, University student, piano
accompaniment by Miss Ida Foust. Mr. Raft is
splendid singer, and very popular He was earn
estly encored, and in response, richly sang
Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep" playing his
own accompaniment.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

A sURPRnE.-Last week, one evening. after a
young practical joker had made everything all
light for surprise party, to go to Massllon, and
lust about dozen girls and lot of boys had
met at house Oh Poplar street, hired an orches'
ira which was there also, and had their baskets
filed with good things, when a rattle of wheels
and yell of whoa outside, brought the party
to the door where they saw the joker sitting in a
hand cart, addressing two boys who we're acting
in the capacity of horses. The cart ratified away,
and the party was left to break up or foot IL to
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

"Men are like hymns" remarks an exchange
newspaper. There are shOrt.metre men, short,
sharp, blunt and hasty there are long etre men,
slow, welghty and dignifed there are hallelujah'
metre men, mercurial, fervent and inspiring; and
there are eights.and-sevens men, gentle, ge-
NAL and delightful. There are also some pecu'
liar metres ," ~
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

George H. Kimball died at Brooklyn, New
York last Monday morning, his health having
been very poor for some weeks past His remains
arrived in Canton and were buried at the West
cemetery yesterday. The deceased was born and
raised in Canton, and was about thirty years of
age For several years past he had been travel
ing salesman for New York firm.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

B. F. Underwood, the great liberal lecturer, VIII
lecture in Schafer's Opera House on Saturday eve
ming, Monday afternoon and evening, Feb. II and
IS. Subjects; Saturday evening-"The Philoso-
ply and Effects of Religious Revivals;" Sunday
afternoon-"Th Genesis and Nature OF Relig-
ION; Sunday evening 1.-THE Demands Of Liber-
alism." The evening lectures will commence at
7lS o'clock. Afternoon lecture at 2Iz O'Clock. Ad-
mission free.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

Ofenbach, in his book on America just out in
Europe, says that Americans taking their midday
lunch in the restaurants never have time to eat
with the knife and always hurl the food into
their mouths with their fingers. In this way they
manage to eat with frighful rapidity. He says
too in this way, they manage to eat a fearfu!
amount of tobacco 3
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

AccIDENT.--Mr. John NJ Webb, one of the orig
inal owners of the DISPATCH, met with painful
accident on Friend street, between eightand nine
o'clock last evening. He was crossing the gutter
at point where the ice had been broken up into
large pieces for the purpose of removal In the
act of making short jump to clear the debris
Mr. Webb landed on one of the pieces of ice fell,
and was not aware of the extent Of the injury un'
til he attempted to walk. He was taken to his
residence, 145 East Long street. where Drs Heyl
and Baldwin rendered the necessary surgical
aid.-rColumbus Dispatch, 8th.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15
1nral eNews.
TIME TABLE.
GOING WEST.
GOING EAST.

The DEMOCRAT can be found on sale at the fol
lowing places.
W.B. PERKINS & Co, Canton,
ARCHERs Cigar Store Ogden House,
B.A. ROHN East Tuscaravas st.
Mrs. N. A. STONES News Depot Msssillon.
J.C. MILBoURN, Alliance.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15
SEEDSi sEEDsl

Fresh Garden Seeds of all kinds, warranted the
best in every particular. All variety of Plants
Flowers, &C.. guaranteed to persons purchasing
seeds from me- As spring is now approaching,
you will do well to call on me before making pur-
Ohases in this line. R. B. Cool, South End Drug
Etore, market street railroad crossing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

ARM BRoKEn.-John Raber, ESQ, living on East
Fourth street, fell down stairs last Friday night,
at Feller's Bowling alley, Lipperts block, and
broke his left arm, between the wrist aud elbow,
Mr.. Raber is we'll known as Notary Public, Ger
man Insurance agent and Ex.Councilman from
the fourth ward.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15
Business Nertrs.

MP. L. Manly, our new Recorder, Ia installed
and attentive to business All persons having bu-
sines through the mail with the Recorders Of
Acc may address Mr.. Manly. Also, at all season
able hours at the Recorders Office he may be
aOuud ready for official duty.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15
THE LAST CHANCE.

A large and choice stock Of fine Carpets, Oil
Cloths Rugs, Window Fixtures &C., &C., embrac
ing complete line of house furnishing goods
will be closed out at great reduction, In order tc
make room for new spring stock at ]. o. Pal
mers 80 South Market street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

ghOp, with Steam Power, for sale, or to rent, on
South cherry street. fronting on the railroad, now
occupied by W. c. Richards, as machine shop;
rood location for any kind of ofmanufactoryi and
have also some Dwelling Houses for sale or to
Rent. GEO. OooA'
Eah1.nme
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

VIM. s. Parry, the popular and pleasant boot
and shoe man who carried on business In the
Opera House for some time, is now temporarily
located in Mt. Vernon, o., and will shortly move
to Mansfield, where he expects TO stay He leaves
many friends in Canton who join in wishing him
success and pleasure.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

THANKS. The members of the Brush College
Literary Society on the Harrisburg road, HEREBY
return their thanks to W. A. Lind, A. IuralsKe,
and other members of the excellent String Band
from this city who favored them with delightful
music at their recent meeting, and express an
earnest hope that they may return again, ...
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

WATER WORKS BREAK.-some time during last
night or this morning. about fifty feet of the water
works race bank, some distance above the wheel
house, washed away, causing considerable dam
age to the works and Inconvenience. The break
will be repaired as speedily as possible, In the
meantime the lake will be drawed on for water
e,,pplv
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

SERIOUS AocIDENT.--Last Friday, Henry NC
Cam, who resides at High and Tenth streets met
with a painful and serious accident. He was
trimming board with hatchet, and had his
left knee resting on a block, when the hatchet
slipped and cut his knee in dangerous manner
The wound may caule his confinement for some
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15
T, F, KunkeI's Bitter wine Of Iron.

Has never been known to fall in the cure Of weak
ness, attended with symptoms of indispostion to
exertion. loss Of memory difficulty Of breathing,
general weakness horror o. disease weak S nsr
Eweats. cold feet weakness, dimness Of vision,
ianguor, 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, painn the back, heavi-
ness of the eeyeds, frequent black spots flying be.
fore the eyes with temporary sufusion and loss Of
sight; want Of atlention. etc. These symptoms all
arise from a weakness, and to remedy that use
DR.. e, r. Kunkels Bitter Wine of Iron It never
fails. Thousands are now enjoying health who
have used It. Take only E. Y. KunkePs. ID,
Beware of counterfeits and base limitations. AS
Kunkel's Bitter Wine of Iron is SO well known all
over the country, druggists themselves make gu
Imitation and try TO palm 1t offon their customers
when they call far Kunkel's Bitter Wine of Iron.
Kunkers Bitter Wine of Iron is put up only in
81 bottles and has 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 S. Sold by druggists and dealers, every
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

A terrible warning: A third ward young man
wbopersisted in wearing these high back, stiff up
collars in spite the entreaties OF friends bad all
the hair shaved from the back of his head aud
now goes about as bald as billiard ball from the
crown to the back of his neck.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

A party of rowdies, whose names are unknown
to us, made hideous disturbanceson South Market
street last Saturday night, or more properly speak
ing, Sunday morning. Young men who indnlge
too freely in whisky straight have an inclination
to crooked behavior. I fu
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-15

A lot of happy young girls in anticipation Of
lenten restrictions, met in field north Of St
Johns church last Thursday, and there in the
sunlight and the middle Of the field, danced cotil
lions to the moving music of cackling hens and
lowing cattle. .t.