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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02
DIED..

.CASsILLY-Tn Canton, at her residence, West
Tuscarawas sreet Mrs. Catharine cassidy, aged
rs years.
Mrs. cassidy was the daughter of the late Jacob
Shorb, who settled in Canton in the early history
of the town. sixty or more years ago. Mrs. Cas-
silly was the last Of the family, having survived
her parents and sister some twenty years. She
lost her husband some twenty years ago, who
sometime prior to his death removed to Canton
from GAINESVILLE where he had been at one time
leading business and wealthy man of that town.
Mrs. Cassidy leaves two sons, Thomas A. and Ed
ward, in business in Cincinnati besides many
other relatives and oldtime friends to lament
her departure and cherish in remembrance he
noble heart and high christian qualities
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

The weight of the double eagle is 5l6 grains, the
old silver dollar 412S grains and the trade dollar
42O grains. The weight Of the fivecent nickel is
n l6-lOO grains. In weighing coins Troy weight,
twelve ounces to the pound, is used. Ittakes 7425
nickels to weigh pound.-Er
As we don't know who the fellow was that got
nickels enough together to weigh them, we mere
ly take his word for the above assertion.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

Our contemporary, above the hill, in speaking
of the representatives of the different nationals
ties who occupy the ancient frame building i'm.
mediately across the way from this Office did not
get EN- all in. Beside the American, English,
German, Italian and Chinee, there are still two
others, viz; Senior B. D. Bugg and "his sickness
Fritz Norway R. A. T. These parties occupying
the largest portion of the building should certain
ly be entitled to notice.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

FAST TME.-Engine number SS7, John shinn,
engineer, pulled special train under charge OF
Conductor Hadley from Alliance to Crestline,
los 610 miles, in 1:59. actual running time. This
run was made on Tuesday evening, the train con-
tanning Manager Laying, Superintendent Griscom,
and others, who LEFT Alliance at O'Clock, with
the intention of arriving in Crestline in time to
address NEE ting of strikers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

ertheless grim war has its terrors Tuesday eve
ming after orders was received for Company "F."
to go to Columbus, some Of the considerate boys
went about town bidding goodbye to their friends
and saying Remember me If don't get back
alive, and bring me girl out to the cemetery once
in while to scatter rose buds over me last re-.
mains" The entire company still remains.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

MILITIA CALLED 0UT.-Last Tuesday morning =.
Tom Young got on his Gubernatorial ear and sent
the following telegram to Captain James Craig Of
Company IF" S5th regiment, o. n. G: Report
entire command at Alliance at II a. m" Signed,
T. l.. Young Governor. All the members of the
company that could be reached were notified at
once to waltz up to the armory, and by 9 o'clock
on Wednesday morning, forty men, uniformed
and equipped, were fling drilling, and Aanking
about the hall. About all of them were members
OF the company, only few having felt weak
kneed enough TO avail themselves of the oppOr
tnnity OF obtaining substitutes, who could have
been found for all the company Quartermaster
Meyer had haverSacks, tins and other useful art-
cleS Immediately supplied, and Bottle HardwIck,
in view of his recent experience as cook for the
camping party at Zoar was solemnly sworn In as
| cook, a solemn ceremony, inasmuch as the condi-
ton of the boys stomachs depended on his keep
ing The company marched to the depot to take
| the 1910 train eastward bu they didn't take 1t
80 much as they had anticipated While they
were waiting at the depot amid surging crowd
| OF curious people, two dispatches came, one TO
agent Thompson from Manager Laying, saying he
| couldn't furnish cars to carry southwark from Al
lance and another from Col. King to Captain
Craig, telling him to hold his men till further Or
ders. There was report that the engineer of the
locomotive swore he wouldn't lun the engine If
the blues got aboard the train, but 1t did not emf
nate from any reliable source. The company
marched back to the armory and are at present
still awaiting orders. This morning they march
| ed to the fair ground where they are encamped
and enjoying good time and certainty of two
dollars day Tor it, The original orders from CO.
lumbus were that they should prepare TO come
out for seven to u days, but is doubtful now
whether they will be ordered to Columbus or any
where esq., There are also three companies at
Massillon awaiting orders one from Wilmot one
from Beach City. and the Massillon company.
The probability is that ere this grim visaged war
has smoothed his wrinkled front" and gone to
loafng about in the neighborhood Of Sunday
school picnics.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

CANNOT MARRY.-The law of Ohio prohibits the
marriage of parties with nearer relationship
than second cousins. 1t also provides against the
marriage of males under the age of IS years, and
females under the age of 16 years; and 1t further
provides that neither male nor female under the
age Of q years shall marry without the consent
ofthe father, and In case of his death or incapac
ity that of the mother or guardian. Ministers or
any other person authorized to join in wedlock,
are subject to penalties for so doing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

RARE CHANCE.-We learn from an advertise
ment in another column that the "st. Julian" ho.
tel at Louisville, this county, can now be bought
or exchanged for real estate. This is the only ho
tel in this thriving village and has always done a
good business. A good opportunity is here offered
for a man that "knows how to keep hotel" See
advertisement
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

The following appointments have been made
for the next session of the Union Medical Assocla-
ton of North Eastern Ohio, to be held at Massil-
lon, August Z, next Tuesday Lecturer, e. G.
Hard, Medina; Alternate, ". o, Baker, Louisville;
Essayist, A. W. Ridenour; Msssillon Alternate,
A. B. Campbell, Canal Fulton Poet Prof. L. Fire.
stone, Wooster; Written Reports of Cases, Drg.
Foltz, slusser, L. NJ. Whiting, j. D. Robson and G,
N. Lyman. Subject for discussion, "ShOck," to be
opened by DR.. W. ]. Scott of Cleveland.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

The organ agency ofJ. K. Simmons, in the og-
den house, has become one Of the most elegant
business places in the city. Mr.. Simmons came
here about two years ago, and since then has
made hosts of friends by his gentlemanly ways
and strict attention to business. We are glad to
note that success has attended him,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

The militia is under orders to be prepared to
march at short notice. Ed s. Meyer has been re
instated as Colonel of this, the Sth regiment, by
Governor Young, though the boys elected Colo
mel to suit them about month or more ago.
They do not appear to understand why thus is
thusly. But the working Of Republican red tape
was ever mysterious.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

Adam Glib is making preparations to erect a
fine twO.story brick building on Seventh street.
to be used as wagon and carriage mandatory
and paint shop, Should this street be graded,
pavements laid and sewers made, other property
owners will feel more like making improve
ments
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

Mr.. Cadwalader, OF Mogadore, sends US com
munication complaining of the use of his name
in a recent legal proceeding. The publication of
his article would do him no good, and would
look bad under the circumstances. While we
should be glad to give him chance to vindicate
himself we cannet insert his communication.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

Prof c. NJ. Hand, an accomplished musician,
has been making his headquarters at the St.
Cloud hotel during short period. The Professor
is an excellent instrumental performer and fine
ly cultivated vocalist, and in his practice has
proved considerable attraction to the attaches
and guests of the place.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

A new, neat, and substantial beer delivery
wagon has been put on the road by that we'll
known brewer, ]. sommers The wagon is first
class one for the business and was built by Danl
Parr, on E. Seventh street, The fancy painting
that attracts so much attention was done by
Adam Gibb
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

Tuesday night officer Gus Lothamer arrested q
young man in the third ward, one Of number
who had "belled" newly married couple and
subsequently helped TO create vacuum In an
eight gallon keg of beer the officer was attempt
ing to remove this obstreperous individual TO the
cooler, and when near the Eagle block the bird
made break and escaped, running up Court
atrppt
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02
(0riginal,)
A "WISE" MAN

A man there is that livesi in our town,
And famous he'd be In great renOwn;
A Voltaire he In writing Of letters
And getting good answers from his betters,
The last one he got was wise, to say,
And came from distanCe-far away
In the Rep It boosted his fame again,
Conspicuous unto the eyes Of men
Ifyou'd like TO know his name, and see
This great man, who, is much like lea;
Who'll turn corner with monkey grin
Ask LoushiAer If he will let you in
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

There Is a precocious six'year-old boy in a
suburban village, who is wonderful on spelling
and definition. The other day his teacher asked
him to spell matrlmony:
"M.a-tri.m.o-n.y," said the youngster prompt
ly.
"Now define it" said the teacher.
well" replied the boy, Il don't exactly know
what 1t means but know mother has enough of
itU
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02
Business 8ems.
OAnTI0N.

Notice Is hereby given that August W.Weber Is
our only authorized agent and collector. All ac-
counts paid to him will be duly and properly
credited. A. MCGREG0R & SON.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

There was large attendance at the picnic of
the first M. E. Sunday-school at the fair grounds
yesterday. The children enjoyed good time
and, as usual at picnics, came home at evening
with more inward longings for hash than they
experienced in the morning. We have never
been there, but then we have heard Of this.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

Theo, Gray passenger conductor on the P. Fl.
W. & G. r. r., isn't to be stumped in an emergen.
cy The other day the engineer Of his train left
the valves to run themselves, but Gray, who is an
old engineer himself stepped on to the engine and
run the train through to Its destination.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

Jasper and Gold, Heavenward, Welcome Tld-
ings, Songs OF Faith, &c; all the new Singing
Books at Publishers lowest prices. A large stock
of Sunday school Library Books, Pocket Bibles,
Cards, Papers, &C., &c. We cannot be undersold,
VIM. B. PERKINS & CO.,
S.W. Cor. Pub, Square,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
STATE SENATE.


We are authorized to announce A. L. JONES,
of Alliance as candidate for the State Senate,
subject to the decision of the Democratic Senate
rial Convention to be held at Waynesburgh, Aug.
Is, 1877.
We are authorized TO announce JOHN G. WAR
WICK, of Massillon, as a candidate for the State
Senate, subject to the decision Of the Democratic
Senatorial Convention to be held at Waynesburgh,
August 18th.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

The amount of mail matter that rushed in on
the postal clerks on last Monday was enough TO
drive man nearly crazy, especially when we
take into consideration some Of the chirography
and orthography they have to struggle with.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

Judge Patrick has rendered an important de-
cision in the Cadiz Common Pleas Court. He
holds that all special acts of the Legislature re-
lieving sureties on Treasurer's bonds on account
of loss by fire. thieves, or accident are unconsti'
tutional and therefore void
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

The cucumber season has set in, and a man is
walked up at o'clock in the morning, after
dreaming that an elephant is sitting on his Equa.
tor, to experience violent regret that he has not
attended church more regularly in his youth
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

"Why is it that none Of the cuts Of the "magnif-
cent dining cars" on the great railway lines rep
resent man pouring cup of coffee down his
shirt 'front.' while the lady opposite him pOurs a
pint Of milk into her neighbors lap2 The artists
appear to miss all the thrilling Incidents -HatVE
Ele
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

The contractor in command intends to run
three stone cobblers on the public square and the
paving from Seventh to Fifth streets will occupy
about FIVE weeks The grading is already COM
pleted
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

That couple that was inspecting the rivets on
the iron work of some bridge spans, near the
Bridge Co.'S Works the other night, should not al
low themselves to be so largely frightened by such
a little dog. The dog wasn't mad.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

Commissary, Quartermaster or what you-may
-call-him. j. A. Meyer was rigged out in all
the glory of the Aurora Borealis on Wednesday,
and looked upon the bold militia lads with a Sc.
renity which plainly said, 'Never rum"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

Since publishing notice in last weeks paper
of "a clover stock feet inches long, we have rs-
ceiyed one from Mr.. oliver Yost of Perry township
measuring full six feet in length grown on his
farm. Mr.. Yost cut IS three.horse loads Of bay
from "a acres of such clover
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

Cesar Morton, q sable brother, recently engaged
as laborer at the 81. Cloud hotel Is now in the
cooler because he stole some whisky from the sa.
loon Of Henry Cook in the St. Cloud building.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

The rising sun stove polish man, who talked q
crowd TO death on the square last evening is one
OF the most complete wind engines In existence
and somewhat Of musician too, after the man
ner Of negro minstrel end men.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

Notice 10 hereby given that my wife Bella
Flynn, has left my bed and board without Just
cause or provocation. hereby notify all persons
from harborlng or trusting her on my account as
will pay no debts of her contracting
JOHN L. FLYNN
Canton, o., July 25, 1877. dW
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

There was pleasant surprise party at North In
dustry last Wednesday evening composed prinCi-
pally of residents of Canton, who hereby return
thanks to orren Browning for the use Of the mill
floor for dancing,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

@. Russell & Cos Peerless Reaper and Mower
Works closed for the season on Tuesday evening,
and barring invoices, repairs, &C., no work will
be resumed until about Oct. LIST.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

MARRIAGE LICENsEs.-Wm. A. Lind and Helen
J. Wilhelm; o. W. Treese and Marietta Weber;
Edward Doolin and Eliza Mclaughlin; B. Man
ley and Mrs. E. House; Hiram Clapper and Re-
becca Shelter
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

Buy only the Valley Mills Writing Papers,
Thomas's Black Ink, PerkinsLead Pencils. The
best and lowest priced goods In the market
VIM. b. PERKINS & CO.,
Manufacturing stationers,
s. w. Cor Pub. Square.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

George Patton, who was so seriously injured in
the arm and shoulder by the accidental discharge
Of q gun sometime ago, is able to be out now and
Is improving rapidly. About ive inches of the
bone was removed from his arm.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

After the unutterable inconvenience Of the
railroad strike, we are pleased to announce that
the old, reliable and original Dutch Local" now
runs as before, ifnot earlier
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

The two Canton lads who made themselves con.
spicuous by abandoning a skiR and cargo at Boil.
var, (mentioned in last weeks DEMOCRAT) have
turned up in Indiana,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

Two Massillon young men can tell the depth Of
the water about the boat houses at the lake to a
certainty, from positive, personal observation.
Though they say that Sunday was bad day to
wade
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

B.H. Hanaford, late Of Chicago, is now thor
oughly filling the clerkship aLthe St. Cloud hotel
T. A. Mcclure former clerk, is keeping books for
Il, W.sWerts & Co.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02
4ura1 Derus.

The DEMOCRAT can be found on sale at the (
lowing places.
W.B. PERKINS & Co, Canton,
B. A. RoHN East Tuscaravas st.
Mrs. N. A. STONES News Depot MassillOu.
J.C. MILBoURN, Alliance.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

Newly.announced one legged men are now in
order as the reaper season is having full sway.
The man who can lose his leg and laugh is trnly
happy individual.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

II you want hats, caps or gents furnishing
goods, sec B0sTICK & KEEFER,
The Hatters and Furnishes,
Mckinley Block
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

Benjamin Doll, on the Focke farm south of
Massiilon. threshed 814 bushels Of wheat inGlud-
ing rakings, from seven acres nearly As bushels to
the acre.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

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 NJ this office.
aug2.tf.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

John Y. Glessner, jr., son of his father of the
same name the veteran editor Of the Mansfield
Shield and Banner, was in the city last week.
Glessner, H., Is studying law in Cleveland.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

CasSidys COW, reported strayed last week, was
found swamped on Friday evening. After hv0
days immersion In mud and water che came out
as nimble and lively as kitten. still more posi-
tive proof Of the virtue Of advertising in the pa
pers
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

The young man who is conductor Of the white
line express fell asleep on his wagon the other
day and in that sweet somnambulistic state, rode
about the street for some time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

Sunday schools have been running for several
generations, and yet three out Of FIVE male citi-
zens will wink when they call for soda water
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

The wonderful New York Soap at humans; 4
full pound bars for 25 cents; 1S for Sl,OO.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

King Brownewell, ofNuman & Hipp's Bus line,
at Mansfield, came to town on Wednesday to join
the militia, being "hofieer'' In that same.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

Huber, wife beater at New MartinSville near
wheeling. was ducked in the river BY his good
kind neighbour the other day.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

Strange as 1t may seem, 1t Is nevertheless true,
that cured hams, by express, cost more now than
formerly. Causes Strike.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

On the Goth of September there will be IA coun-
ty fairs in operation In Ohio, and on the 26th Of
the same month, 26 will be running.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

Buy the REGULATOR now If you wish to avail
yourself Of the low prices,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

Two more invulnerable Italians have organized
another peanut stand at the corner north Of the
post.ofice. This makes about S77, we guess.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

Don't speak III Of old maids, They are the true
angels who have refused to make men miserable
by marrying them.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

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, 1877-08-02

Eitneier's cobblers commenced paving the
square yesterday and in few weeks we may
hear the rattle Of heavily laden wheels in the
suburbs Of the square, "alle samee" as TuscarawaS
street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

FULToN-Nr. David jackson threshed his crOd
Of wheat, consisting Of IS acres oil last Friday,
which yielded Sl2 bushels, or little over Is bush.
els TO the acre. Who can beat Il lor the sAme
number Of facresi-SioRal.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

Talbert, the cigar man, is keeping up with the
times by getting the outside front Of his stsre
room fancifully painted up.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

Killlnger & Co., are putting up the iron 'front.'
on Graber's and Boerner's new buildings
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

Cooked Corned Beef, Cooked Comed Beef
Cooked Corned Beef, Cooked Corned Beef
Cooked Corned Beef, Cooked Corned Beef
% oentH per pound, at NumanA
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

REGULATORS are taken away fromthe works be-
fore the paint dries on them, so great Is the de-
mand.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

Rev. Charles Alexander, Of Cincinnati, son Of
Lawrence Alexander, Esq, otiioiated at st. Johns
Catholic church last Sunday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

The Township trustees met in regular session
yesterday, but no business Of importance, other
than allowing few bills, was transacted.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

One can hear an hundred different reports re
garding the strike, on every street corner.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

Charley Hildenbrand says that the boy Is
a Democrat and will be registered in time to
Bofa
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

v. N. Came, travelling agent for the Chicago &
North Western R. R. Co., was at the Ogden last
week.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-08-02

The most unsuccessful strike at present Is that
Of the reporter striking out for interesting local
items.