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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25
THF +" IRON TRAIL"

A spicy sketch descriptive Of a trip. over the
Atchlson, Topeka and Santa Fee Railroad, the
beauties scenery and pleasure resorts of the
Rocky Mountains. by MIN Crinkle, the musical
and dramatic critic Of the NeU York World, sent
free on application, together with the San Juan
Guide maps and times tables of this new and pop
uar route from Kansas City and Atchison to Pu-
eblo, Denver, 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,
I. J. ANDERSON, Gen. Pass Agt
Topeka, Kansas.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

farm and two dwellings are offered for rent
in most desirable situation. The one dwelling
occupies one acre of land separate and suitable
for gardening. The other is the homestead on
the old and well known schwalm farm just ad-
joining the town east, on the Osnaburg road
This farm is most conveniently located within
stones throw of the city limits and contains coal
and stone. For further particulars call on or ad-
dress sCHWALM BROS, Canton, o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

JEFF Warner, so long and favorably known as
the efficient assistant in the Canton post-office,
has taken up his quarters in the Sullivan & saus
ser store at osnaburg, where he is learning the
ways of a salesman, preparatory to entering npon
the permanent duties of that position with Char
ley Reifsnider. who will take possession Of the
store about the middle of March.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

lawyer anda parson were talking about
which way the wind was The former said ave
go by the court house vane" "And we" replied
the parson, go by the church vane" Well"
said the .awyer, "in the matter of wind, that is
the best authority ~ And the parson went home
to eogitate. WV .-Al .
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

reformed drunkard at one of the Murphy
temperance meetings the other evening stuck his
deep dyed rose between his fingers and told the
audience that it was the dearest organ of his
body, and when they smiled aloud, he continued:
Indeed. my friends, its no laughing natter it
cost me ten thousand dollars to colUr it."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

The Canton Novelty Company is the name of
newly organized amateur dramatic society The
organization is composed of fourteen members,
ten gentlemen and iourladies, with julius Dame
miller as business manager and George Blechele
as stage manager and treasurer They have a
number of plays in rehearsal. .........-y
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

The Cleveland Herald has correspondent at
Alliance who dishes up hotch potch that re
minds one of the hunters soup, made from boil.
ing squirrel, rabbit muskrat and skunk togeth-
er. In his mess of Jan. 22d he says;
STARK county Is fast gaining a reputation for
wicked and unprlncipled men; especially is this
so since 1t has been placed down on the list of
Democratic counties, Judge Frease during the
past term, which commenced August 28th, 1876,
and ended the 10th inst has sentenced thirteen
persons to the penitentiary, whose aggregate term
ofservice foOls up forty nine years, the shortest
sentence being for two years and the longest for
ten years. And might add, for the coincidence
ofthose who shouted Tilden and Reform so vo-
ciferously last fall, that every man of the thirteen
were Democrats and Reformers to the last, while
Mrs. Richardson the only woman out of the thir
teen, was sentenced to three years in the peniten
tiary for shooting worthless and abusive Demo.
cratic husband, and was herself simon pure Re-
former"
We should like to give the full name of the ga.
loot who dishes up such savory preparations, Of
course the Herald pays him for the stuff, lies oil
the sameas truths. He must have been intimate
withth sentenced thirteen" to know so familiar
ly their politics His hyena taste, too may be
seen in his paradi, the Richardson case. He
says we |, no doubt, that the Republicans OF ALI
ance "are not very well pleased with the plan
adopted by the Senate and House committee for
counting the electoral vote" II he is sample of
the Republicans of that place we should not ex.
pect them to favor the compromise or any fai
plan.
AS to the politics of the penitentiary birds in
question, we can very easily establish the Repub.
lican activity on the part of several of them
probably majOrity-if the matter were worthy of
investigation. But no one Of any sense will ever
refer to and associate cuprits with decent people,
as does this Herald correspondent, 1t is not
likely the fellow knew whereof he spoke, nor
that he tried to inform himself; he only wanted
to write up and be paid. The fact is, FOOLS
tongue like monkeys tail indicates the emo
tonal sensations of tle animal.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

A grand masquerade ball will be given at
schafer's oper House, on Wednesday evening,
February Il, by the young safe makers of this
city. The safe makers balls have always been
largely attended in Canton, and this occasion
will not prove an exception. --u---.L
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25
MEYER TOO LATEI

No better time ever occurred than lust now, to
make purchases Of gents winter goods Hats,
Caps, Muflers scarfs, Gloves, Underwear, Ho
siery, Overcoatings, &C., &C.. at the very lowest
prices to close out for spring goods. If you want
to secure rare bargains, and goods that will an
swer as well for next winter as for the remainder
of this go to A. Kit Co.'s, southwest side Of the
pnblic square.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

If our Dunkard friends want college in Stark
county, the best thing they can do is to buy the
Alliance college buildings. We have no doubt
but that the present owners would sell them for
one.third the original cost-l Alliance Review
1t is not their intention to locate their college in
any town, but two or three miles from the town,
where they can have good farm in connection
with it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

line of aquatic sports here next season. The
Eclipse boat club is well organized and will do
everything in their power toward making exhi-
btions OF Craftsmanship q success. The lake
furnishes fine course, though rather far from the
city for convenienee. 10t Vr1l r.rn
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

sentimental and bashful young gentleman of
this vicinity made a call on young lady recent
ly, and getting short of something to say, he re
marked: How sad it is the frost has killed ev.
erything green" The young lady quietly arose.
and with tears in her eyes, shook his hand warm.
ly and said with emotions Thank God you are
saved" The young man hasn't yet repeated the
call
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

Price, the express messenger who killed Blink
ley, the wouldbe robber, near Crestline, and
Burke, the hero of the Long Point tragedy, who
also killed the robbers who attempted TO rob his
car, are both messengers on the Fl Wayne road
now and run through Canton every two or three
dava |NN' I.| ..I
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25
4 SPLENDID CHANCE,

Now is the time to secure the best bargains in
house furnishing goods. Preparatory to the open
ing of spring, house cleaning, &C., you can now
secure Window Shades, Oil Cloths, Rugs, Carpets,
&C., at greatly reduced prices. This is not mere
talk, but real fact, reduction of from fifteen to
twenty five per cent having been made on all
goods Call on Palmer at 30 South Market street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

There wasa humorous set to between two hood
lums near the safe shop last Monday. The way
they scratched and tore each Others hair was in
the highest style OF the art as most frequently ex
hibited by two exasperated females.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25
All Worms RRulOVRd Alive

K. +. Kunkels Worm Syrup never fails to de.
stroy Pin, Seat and Stomach worms. DR.. Kunkel
the only successful phy.icia who removes Tape
Worm in two hours, alive with head, and no fee
until removed. Common sense teaches if Tape
worm be removed all other worms can be readily
269 North 9th ST., Philadelphia, Pa, or cali on
your druggist and ask for a bottle of Kunkels
W Syrup. Price ST. 'tnever fails. july20
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

NIP. L. Manly, our new Recorder, Is installed
and attentive to business. All persons having bu-
siness through the mail with the Recorders Of
fee may address Mr. Manly. Also, at all season
able hours at the Recorders office he may be
fouud ready for official duty.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

HOllOway's Pills or Ointment. t.-Scrofua or NOR
bid deposits in the lungs jOintsand tissues These
medicines have rendered this disease less for
midable scourge than formerly. 1t has been in
contestbly proved that in scrofulous affections
they have effected thousands of cures. Sold ev-
erywhere. 25 cents per box or pot.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

Mother what kind of bear is a consecrated
cross.eyed bear% "Why ?" Because we sing
about it in sunday-school" mo- my child, you
sing "A consecrated cross bear"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25
LOST.

On Monday afternoon, some where on the Ber-
lin road between Jacob Trumps and Canton,
large.szed mink fur cape. The finder will be
suitably rewarded by leaving 1t at the residence
of p p Trump, this city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

A man lost pocket book last Saturday con.
tanning s4OO, and when a young lad found it
some time after, and hastened to return it to the
owner the latter cody said, Much obliged" put
the wallet down his pocket and walked off.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

The Valley Railway Company has filed with
the Secretary of State the necessary papers to OBJ
tain authority to construct a branch road from
Mineral Point, in Tuscarawas county, to Canal
Dover, on the Marietta, Pittsburgh & Cleveland
.nnd
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

Delegations from the Masonic Lodges at Akron,
Canton, Canal Dover, Wooster and other sur
rounding towns, attended the funeral of General
Kent Jarvis at Massillon last week.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

Summit P o. Summit Co., O., Jan. II, n.
A. McGregor & Son:
noticed in last weeks DEMOCRAT that unwel-
come note, time out," so thought this morning
would drop you line, and the stamps contain.
ing to you the welcome time in" so please con.
tinue the Stark County DEMOCRAT little longer
for me. Hoping all satisfactory, I remain yours
Tor IiIden and Hendricks and Democracy.
Yours truly, C.F. STROMAN PM
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

For SaIe.-A good house with five rooms; good
LOT with fruit trees good pump, good cellar, near
the shops, school, churches and stores; must be
sold or given away. Enquire at Democrat office.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

Itisagood thing to prepare for winter in sea-
son. A Cincinnati paper prints this advertisement
"A young blonde widow would like to cores
pond with middle aged coal merchant"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

youngster in sweet simplicity Of childhood
and his first vest came into the Democrat Office
the other day and modestly asked for day
teller" 1t was long time before the attendant
found out that he wanted calender.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

The Ohio Patriot says that the Barring property
in salineville, sold few days ago for $500
There was time when it would have brought
$1,000, but that was before the conspirators had
destroyed the business of the country.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

Wanted-The people to know that Hargers
German Syrup is The be remedy in the market
for Coughs Colds affections of the throat DC. &c.
Prepared only by DAVIS q TUCKER,
Eagle Block.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

Delegates from the different companies of the
Sth Regiment, o N. g., met in this city Tuesday
and nominated Gen. Ed s. Meyer for Colonel,
without opposition.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

Express agent, John NJ. Cock, resumed the du
ties of his Office on Tuesday after an illness of
nearly two weeks. Mr.. D. II. Jacoby who filed
the place temporarily has returned to Pittsburgh
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25
NEW OPENING.

G. Eicher has purchased and taken possession
Of the wel-known grocery of Peter Shear, East
Tuscarawas street., The place restocked, and
]'Doc" will attend promptly to all who may call
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25
Inral l1ews.
TIME TABLE,

The DEMOCRAT can be found on sale at the f
lowing places
W. b. PERKINS Il Co. Canton,
ARCHERs Cigar Store Ogden House.
B. A. RoHN East Tuscaravas st.
Mrs. N. A. STONES News Depot Massillon.
&c. MILBoURN, Alliance.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

A lad named Mack, whose age is about twelve
years, fell on the ice last Monday, while skating
near the fair grounds and broke his shoulder
blade. .. . .....
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

1t is said that rolling pins were not used in New
England till 1910, and the question naturally
arises, how did woman expostulate with her
husband in those days.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

AS soon as the Murphy movement has accom-.
plished all 1t can for Pittsburgh, that temperance
reformer might find an unusually wide field of
labor in this vicinity.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

This isn't exactly successful amusement sea-
son, but the "Field of lee has had an immense
run Notwithstanding
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

1t is an intense relief to a young lady who has
fallen on the icy way to look up and observe that
no young man has seen 1t.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

Representative Sherrick has introduced a bill
into the Legislature for the appointment OF a COM
mission to select site for new penitentiary or
work-house, as recommended by the Governor.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

The trouble that occurred at .he steel works
last week has been amicably settled and nearly
all the men who came out have gone back into
the mill again.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

Women can't stand out on the street corner,
talk politics and swear, but they can stay at home
and rip and tear and darn-their husbands old
clothes
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

A grocer in this vicinity hada package of sugar
returned to him with note stating: TOO much
sand for family use, and not enough for building
purposes. ---- y,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

A Mrs. Cowley fell in front Of "Union Hall" on
South Cherry street last Saturday and broke her
leg.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

report that Dory Murray had escaped from
the Carrolton jail, which has been current is
without foundation, so far as we can learn.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

Mrs Andrew Meyer, who had a serious fall on
the ice over week ago, is not much improved.
Her injuries are serious,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

Our friend, Adam Drum, Tenth and Walnut
streets is a deserving and accomplished master of
his trade. that Of a tailor clothes cleaner, &c.
and all who patfonize him may be sure to receive
entire satisfaction.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25
Rnsi'ress Mtmrs.

Endorsed by the Faculty. The reputation Of
Or. Bulls Cough Syrup has been solely achieved
on account of It's merit. Physicians prescribe IT,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

H. w. Beecher had over 400 New Years callers,
but Mr.. Beecher has $4,000 year, and can afford
to set em up
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

"Doc." Eicher has purchased and taken posses
sion Of the Shear grocery, on East Tuscarawat
street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

ALI the choicest brands Of foreign and domestic
Wines and Liquors at schwalm & Bros, whole
sale house, East Tuscarawas street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

THE Odd Fellows of this city have leased the
Whiting Il Poyser Hall, formerly Richards. for
ten years. and will assume control of the place
April lst. They have metin the Commercial hall
ten years,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

Officer Rigler, of the city police force, took
boy named Charles Harmon to the Toledo Reform
School last Monday, for incorrgibiity and theft.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

Some thief or thieves broke the lock and robbed
the chicken coop of Howard Thompson, who
lives on South Plum street, last Monday night.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

The Grand Mardi Gras Carnival will come off
with all its eccentric and mirthful glory at New
Orleans on February 1S. Many Northeriers at.
tend these carnivals.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

II "a man begins to talk to you about when h,
was at the Centennial" shoot him on the spot.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

"The Olympic Varieties is the way the Argus
puts the name of an amusement place in Akron.
Maybe the place does business on tic.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

From this time on till Easter, eggs will be al
most as scarce as teeth with the hens that lay
them.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

"The man in the moon" may be a mere myth
but what would honeymoon be without one,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

A man who drinks but lightly now is called a
Durham because he is of the short horn" breed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

This is the first winter we have had for many
years. when young men with a salary of seven
dollars a week have become sick of sleighing
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

]. L. Bates wishes to announce that he is the
agent and carrier of some of the best dailies in
the country, and will supply patrons promptly
each day.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

Mr. Ed j. Rex and Miss Ida Ordean were mar
ried yesterday morning by the Rev W H. Locke,
and left for the east on wedding tour.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

NJ. R. Harris, of Philadelphia, well known in
this county, particularly in the western part, died
suddenly on the 18th inst, of supposed heart dis
ease. He leaves wife and four children.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

Girls who would "do itup brown" this winter,
must wear cardinal red.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

In some families bad temper and freckles are
red-headltary. a.. .
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

People who steal are not kleptomaniacs unles
they are wealthy.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

1t is remarkable what falling off there has
been this winter of the reproduction of the poem,
"the beautiful snow"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25
FROM APpREolAmKE FRIENps.

East dreenvllle, Stark Co., O., Jan, 70 1877.
A, hc6regor g. son; H."" '.ni lrHi NY
enclose 90 cents for the DEMOCRAT for three
months Please send Immediately. Address
East dreenvllle, Stark county Ohio.
Yours truly AARON ALTLAND.
H.'. HHN Nl I'D. - .lHf ..H
I.t Canal Fulton, o., Jan. II.
A. AcGregOr & Son;
DEAR sIRs-l send you two names for your pa.
per- They would like to have the paper sent this
week D, L. Housley for six months, Jacob Gin
for one yea, and oblige CHAs. Easily.
Paris, o., Jan 10, 1877.
A. AcGregor 4 Son.
DEAR sIRs- Enclosed Please find two dollars for
which send the DEMOCRAT to my address.
GEORGE WYANT.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

TWO DWELLING HOUSES FOR RENT
JUS. east of the city limits. For further particu
lars call on or address sCHWALM BROS,
Canton, o.
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Massillon, Jan. Is, 1877.

n MCUTtyOT W 60N ;
Enclosed you will find so cents balance due
you on subscription for your paper then won
will please discontinue sending it, and oblige
WALTER H. NUMAN.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

striking amusement-base ball,
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oouNolL pRocEEpINaS.

MONDAY EVENING, Jan, 90 1877. H
Present--Darlet President, Herhruck Monnot,
Leininper, Cassidy Campbell, Weaver and Lantz.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved, r
Mr. Julius Whiting explained the conditions
upon which ground had been taken away from
the rear endof his lot, and askeda reconsidera-
ton of the bill for damages done to his fence. A
motion 70 reconsider the matter was lost.
Property owners In Joseph Meyers addition
asked the council to accept said addition.
On motion the City Solicitor was Instructed to
draw up an ordinance for accepting said addl-
ton.
Reports Of Committees Committee on Poor re.
ported number of bills for provisions furnished
the poor and were approved
Committee on Gas reported nine lanterns on
hand and did not regard II necessary to purchase
any new ones at present. Report accepted.
The same committe reported In favor Of falling
back into the old contract, the present contract
OF one year expiring on the 18th of February.
On motion II was decided to receive bids for
lighting street lamps the bids to be considered at
the next meeting )f the council.
The bill of J, W, McKlnnev for stone Of S224O
was referred to the Committee on Streets and AL.
lpVg
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-01-25

Weighmaster Field reported receipts of city
scales s13 30
Paul Field was instructed to examine and
make statement OF the city gas meters on the
18th day of February.
Adjourned ......