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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

SCHOOL MATTERs-At the regular meeting OF
the School Board the levy for school purposes
was reduced one mill, making it five mills. Mr..
John Shilling, Treasurer of the Board, who was
recently reelected filed new bond of $4,000.
Leopold Biechele and George Double as bonds.
men. Mr., Troutman was appointed a member Of
the City Board of Examiners The Board order
that no children under fourteen years OF age be
allowed to attend the commencement exercises
unless accompanied by their parents. The new
buildings are about ready for the plastererS, but
no use will be made of them until the opening Of
the September term.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

We have just received the above new and beau
uful serio Comic Song composed by the popular
song writer, W. A. Hunter twill surely become
very popular among the ladies, as they are ever
willing to please the boys
FIRST VERSE.
Some people have peculiar ways
And have some know,
don't like swell society,
Restraint cannot 90.
I've done and will do as please
Keep still or make noise.
love to please the ladies but
Prefer to please the boys,
CHORUS
Just to please the boys,
Just 10 please the boys,
Ialways meant with good intent
TO try and please the boys
Price 35 ceut per copy. win be sent by mail to
any address by the publisher, f. W, Helmick, 1856
W. Fourth ST., Cincinnati, o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

DEDICATION AT MAssELLoN oN-The dedication Of
the new Odd Fellows Hall OF Massillon took
place Tuesday. A large crowd Of people Assem-.
bled from the country and neighboring towns
Lodges from Canton, Akron, Cuyahogs Falls, Full.
ton, Greeusburgh, Navarro aud Bolivar were in
attendance, and the procession was quite an i'm
posing affair A brief address was delivered at
the hall by Grand secretary Earl of Toledo and
the dedication service read by Grand Master
Hedges. Afterwards at the park several other
speeches were delivered. The exercises were very
interesting and pleasant throughout to members
of the fraternity.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

The best Cigars, wholesale and
retail Smoking and Chewing To-
baCCOs, in the City are to be had
at VOlkmann's sign of the 'Big
IDdian," Democrat Building, Can
ton, Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

Norwalk. Ohio, must be a very unhealthy place
to live in Three persons attempted su eide there
ON sunday, and a fourth who had succeeded two
days before was buried. Mrs George PrObert at
tempted TO destroy herself by pistol shot near
the heart; John Browman attempted to hang
himself but was discovered iu time by his father;
and Henry Miller, Jr,, took poison. James VII.
lisms, a esident of Norwalk who committed sui.
oide in the Columbus Insane Asylum last week
was buried In the afternoon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

JUDGE IAUBIE-Who has occupied the bench
here in Canton frequently did not show much ol
the milk of human kindness in his Judicial ca
pacity the other day. A yourg lady OF LeeSville
Carroll county, was subpoenaed as witness aud
failing to appear, an attachment was issued fol
her, and she was brought before the court charged
with contempt. The young lady plead sickness
of her mother and lack of money with which 10
defray her expenses, but the Judge fined her s.
and costs and she would have been taken to the
county Jail but fr the kindness of by-standers in
raising the money for her. There is probably
some circumstance connected with the above
which our exchanges fail to publish.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

THE FRosr.-The weather prophets were right,
and the morning of the 10Th has left many gar.
den In and about Canton at least in sorrowtul
condition. Tomatoes, potatoes and corn were the
color of dead leaves this morning, while pump
spouts and water buckets felt and looked awfully
chilly. Our office does not afford weather
prophet, but 1t is difficult to imagine how the
young fruit could stand such freeze, and we
greatly fear that the knowing gentleman will de,
clare 1t all killed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

TELL PAPA"-Mrs. Horace Mann, in writing
Of the family life of her dead husband says: ITO
tell papa was the crowning pleasure of any dis.
covery in nature, or any acquisition Of knowledge,
His sympathy was complete and fruitful, as we'll
as sure, and its fruitfulness was duly priced. II
children have any education at home, or If 1t is
duly watched at home it is usually the mother
who does it; but Mr.. Mann shared In the watch
ing and the ministering, in spite Of his arduous
lsbors in other fields"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

BASE BALL.-The National game continues to be
National, and CantonS youths somehow won't
give up. We have not space to devote TO the
various games being played from week to week.
but the important fact that the "proiesh" has
caught the fever and that the "RepositOry slugs''
and DEMOCRAT Quads" are to have a contest
Monday forenoon dare not be passed without
some notice. however slight, although we greatly
fear the challenge came from one of the many
devils of the Repository Office.
And then, too, we must mention that a match
has been arranged for Saturday between RuGsells
painters and moulders,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

With this famous article housekeepers can with
Tess trouble aud expense than with the ordinary
preparation of whitewash, purify and beautify
their rooms and make them much more cheerful
and inviting. Any one can apply it. 1t Is pre-
pared in brilliant white aud in elegant stylish
tints, aud will not rub OIL, scale or crack, Mixed
in two minutes ready for the brush. Sole agent
for Canton D. d. WERNER,
City Paint Store,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

SOLD AT LAsr.-rhe Lake Erie, Alliance aud
Wheeling Narrow Gauge Railroad was sold by
Sheriff Rauch on Saturday last to Seth o. Bald
win, of Cleveland, for sSS SS4. The road was Sp-
praised at $4,000 1t is TO be hoped that Mt Bald
win will put the road to work now. Alliance
sOrely feels the need of it, and the short time that
1t was running showed conelusiVely that II would
more than pay running expenses.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

ALLIANCE.-The street plving problem in Ali.
anGe has resolved itself into political one the
Nationals opposing aud the Democrats and Re-
puDicaus favOring the paving of Main street,
which in wet weather is certainly the worst street
in Stark county. Last weeks ReUietO reads the
Nationals" a wholesome lecnre, aud wants to
know how the howl'rs are to be satisfied claim
ing that in declaring themselves willing to be
tax for the new pavement, the heavy tax pay.
ers Of the town are offering to furnish labor to a
large number of the very men who are demand
lug labor aud opposing the move for improve
ment in the same breath. Inconsistency is not a
level
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

When visiting the town Of Louisville we kindly
invite you to step into the store Of j. T. Warner &
Son, corner Of Main and Mill streets Never in
the history of Louisville has such nice. neat
and we'll selected stock been purchased. All bran
new, consisting of Dry Goods, Hats ana Caps
Queensware and Groceries. We will not he un-
dersOld Highest prices paid for produce
apraS.hW 1T. WARNER q SON.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16
MORE NACHINEs FOR PARL.


In addition to the engine and machines already
shipped to the Exposition Universale' by c. Ault.
man & Co., three more are being constructed
which will be shipped sometime during next
month. They are to be used only in field trials
and Of course are being built OF the best material
One "Gra>shOpper" mower, one combined ma
chine and one of the new pattern being built for
the foreign trade On which two persons ride, one
handling rake aud working the dropper, are to
be shipped In most of the European countries
their trugaliLy compels them to shave" the
ground, and consequently there is no stubble left
to pull the grain from the dropper and an ex ra
man must needs be there to lower the dropper and
stick his long tooIhed rake through the grair to
push it off. 1t is said that the dutiful wife-veriy
those irOpean wives are helpmates-sits on the
CuriOusly- y-fOrmed seat and rakes off the grain
while her husband holds the lines. Messrs. C
Aultman Il Co. are also manufacturing a self
Binding Harvester, and the working sample now
to be seen in their warehouse, certainly shows
several points Of superiority over any machine of
its class Of which we have any knowledge. And
one Of them is its solidity and strength. Then
too, in most machines of its kind the binding ap.
aratu' is a puzzle to a novice, and our farmers
who handle but little machinery could hardly
comprehend even with hard study, its elmer.
most iDners," but in the Buckeye" the whole
thing is plain and simple, which of itself is much
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

The magnificent new Music Hall in Cincinnati
Is ready for the dedication festival and there IN
strong movement to induce women not to wear
bonnets on that occasion. The Cincinnati news.
papers contain cOpiOus arguments pro and con,
and considerable bitterness of feeling Is mani
tested On one side it is urged that Americans
have too long disregarded sensible foreign Gus.
tom, and on the other that the custom is snob-
bIsh and foolish. The Muic Hall managers have
declined to lay down any rule on the subject but
request women to take off their bonnets
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

DIsD-George HUT who is brother OF Solo
mon HUT, and was born and raised here, died at
the Ogden House, Sunday morning, at o'clock.
Mr. HUT had lain there Tor FIVE long weeks with
Inflammation OF the bowels. He was buried from
his brolher's huu-e at II o'clock Tuesday morn
ing. His age was 81, and he was unmarried.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

when the liver, blood or nervous system gets
deIAnged the rest of the body sympathiEes and
all functions are imperfectly performed. Then is
the time to take DR.. Fenners Blood and Liver
Remedy aud Nerve Tonic. Also in all female
complaints Use his ough Honey in all coughs.
For sale by W. B. Foye.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16
A SENSIBLE MAN IS OUR Mr.. McCANN

A SENSIBLE MAN IS OUR MR.. McCANN
A sensible man is our Mr.. McCann
Whenever he takes the notion,
A Councilman he Just made himself free
To make for Joe Trout motion.
The Councils great will was to cut down the bill,
Indeed they had so concluded
But in steps man In our Mister McCann,
And showed them that they were deluded
And so Joseph Trout with this help got out,
And the eight dollar bill was granted,
Joe worked for 1t well, and we're glad to tell
Joe Just got what he wanted.
SO here's to McCann-when he acts the man
And wants the rules to enforce,
He's good when he's rght-and gabbles with might
In fact sometimes like a horseI
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16
Second Hand Type For Sale.

Ihave 200 pounds (more or less) of this
BREWER which | will sell for 25 cents per
pound, cash. The type is in fair condition
and Is good for some years of service yet
VIM. McGREGOR.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

ALLIANcE.-Rev. Flower has instituted suit
against his former charge for the recovery Of
money he claims Is due him for pastoral services
This same minister, who left thechurch sometime
since, claims to have carried with him fivesxths
Of its wealth, intelligence and respectability."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16
MAYORS COURT.

At the Mayors office every thing Is lOvely,"
aud no Canton parties have been before His Honor
since our last issue. Calvin Gerring was arrested
Friday evening at the depot for stealing satohel
from an old lady on tire train. Gerring halls from
Wooster and claimed he was drunk The Mayor
said ten dollars and COSTS my Lad" )" aud GerHng
said, "sir have not any SO he went to the bAa-
fiIa
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

ATTEMPTED HIGHWAY ROBBERY. - Saturday
night an attempt was made by three men to rob
John G, Gilbert, Of Austutown, at what is called
Newtons bridge, an eighth of a mile north Of
Garfield. Gilbert had been to Garfield where he
collected $500 and was returning home boy df.
teen years old being with him in the buggy. The
bridge had been blockaded with boards, rails, &e
by the three sCoundres, vho stood in waiting
in the road when Gilbert drove up but he gave
the horse a cut aud the animal broke through the
obstruction lust as the robbers were making their
assault Gilbert thinks he knows who contem.
plated the robbery. YOungstJUn Register.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

MAss1LLoN--Mr D. D. Mcdonald, grocer In the
Opera House. yesterday made an assignment to
Capt Ulman and Frank Killinger for the benefit
Of his creditors.
William shsui candy manufacturer has made
an application for the beneat OF the bankrupt act
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

NEW PHILADELPHIA.-Hon. Charles Mitchner,
leading lawyer of this county, and one of the
founders of the New Philadelphia Democrat, died
of paralysis, at his home here, Friday morning
He was member Of the Constitutional Conven'
ton In 1878. His age was sixty.one
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

pretty little canary birds cage was bIeWn
from a second story window yesterday on South
Market street, and the bird escaped. For q long
hour the late mistress and ueighbor gentleman
followed it from tree to tree the lady carrying the
empty cage and the gentleman a bucket uf water
and the argestsyrnge the neighborhoOd afforded.
The theory evidently being that little wafer on
the birds tail would be as effective as little salt
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16
TnE nEST is me CHEAPEST.

They keep the best oil for Sewing Machines al
ahe new Branch office of The Singer Sewing Ma
chine also best Needles and attachments
Plain or Fancy Machine stitching done to or
der. H. MOODY, Manager
MEOW I'd door North of POstofiCe, Canton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

APPRAIsEMENT.-R A. DeForest's assignee, John
W Jenner, Esq. of Msnshelds now engaged in ap.
prstsing the stock OF goods in the Opera House
store. DeForests Mansfield store has been sold for
two thirds Of the appraisemeut
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16
COME AND SEE

The handsome assortment of New Millinery goous'
all the latest styles Of trimmed and uhTlmmeu
Hats, Bonnets Flowers, &C. The prices cheaper
tban ever nj MRS. A. COOKS,
mavO.dw. North Market Street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

NEW Hook AND LApDEa Co.-Anew Hook and
Ladder Company wa organic ThurSdsy eve
ming with Edward Weber as Foreman. The
company is to bear the name of the party Who fa.
vors II with the largest endowment.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

Lafayette Cassler is on duty as policeman; and
no doubt will prove himself the right man, at
least will try to do so. We wish him many re-
elections, but our Council are very particular, II
not Suspicious,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

CEREMONIAL Cantonian wasn't fool enough
one day last week to stand stock still aud let .
man and his angry wife lambast him. Two on
one is too many, especially when the one fullest
ofire is armed-with heavy horsewhip. 1t was
sensible to make good time, 2:li3.
He that fights and runs away,
May live to fight another day
And happy he whose watchful heed
Gets Off in time, and runs with speed.
A Justice at Unionown ext day required the
presence of the couple and made them pay ten
dollars for their good intentions. Let this CLOSE
out the Brown suicide foolishness.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

They had little shooting match at Knobloch'l
brewery, Monday morning. The purse was Is.
First pT re SO; second, So, and third, 81. Tony
Shanabrouk won first, Ed. Sexauer second, Levi
Myers, third. A foot race was afterwards run by
Ed sexsuer and George Herman, which Sexauer
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16
CANTON CITY COUNCIL.

MONDAY EVENING, May lS.
full council met when the minutes Of las
meeting were read and approved.
Mr.. MCCann Ia getting particular and moved
the rules be strictly enforced, Louis sohaefer was
granted permission to widen his pavement on
Court street. The apI llcRtion for II Bierwort
to be chosen policeman was referred to the
Mayor, Peter Snyder applied to be made police
man. DR.. Conklin reported on Louis Miller's
case, injured while employed by the city by a
gravel bank cavlng in on him, and on motion
Miller Ii to be paid $40 on condition the city be
relea'ed. Application to gravel and cinder South
Cherry was referred Also to extend East ID st,,
referred. Complaint from citizens as to stencil
from paper mill was referred to Board Of Health.
Also as to slaughter house In first ward referred
to Mayor. Street Commissioner ordered 10 rec to
stagnant water on Chestnut street; also ditch on
East Tuscarawas street full Of water referred to
committee.
A long wandering and bathering discussion
was had over the pavement at High and Tusca-
rawas streets-all talk, talk, talk, and enforcing
rules were forgotten.
Committee on Streets ordered to establish grade
on South Market street, Civil Engineer HOll re-
fused the compensation offered, but offered to
work for four dollars a day Solicitor Welty sug
gested forty cents an hour.
ReportS-Adverse to grading Plum street, &C.
Cepted Favorable to filling chuck holes on East
Second and Fourth streets, accepted Adverse to
gravellins East Third street. Adverse to grading
North, accepted, That proper and legal width Of
Mahoning street Is 60 feet, and that Street Com
missioner remove fences and complete side.
walks, Mr.. Palmers bill for paperlng city prop.
erty, accepted also c. ]. GeIgers bill reported
paid heretofore. Street Commissioner ordered to
notify sprinkler not to sprinkle crossings.
Bill to pave sidewalks on william street passed
second readings also bill to levy city taxes was
read the lrst time as fnllnRR.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16
UNPARALLELED BARGAINS !

At sOhwertner's, the olive shoe merchant Of
SLEEPY Hollow" Smashing reduction in every
thlng In the Boot and Shoe line is the way he an
nounces It, Call at schwertners and get some
idea Of the very low price at which he is selling
Onndg
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

The parade of the different Catholic societies on
Saturday was very handsome. The occasion Was
that of the annual feast Of the sL Joseph society
and the ST. Laurentius and St Peters societies 70.
compGnied them By invitation.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

and Honey Boxes of different kinds, manufacture
ed at the City Box Factory very cheap
ALSO BUNGS
For Beer Kegs, Cider Barrels &C. Call on or ad'
dress &c. LANTZ,
Oily Box Factory, Canton, o., Near Depot.
v,orOt.d,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

APPRAIsMENT. - The twelve auditors Of the
counties In Ohio through which the Fort Wayne
Road runs, are holding meeting in the Auditors
Office to-day, for the purpose of appraising the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

Now then the chicken Matched in the spring.
Sadly concealeth his head with his wing;
Full we'll lie knOweth that while oysters rest,
Brolled little chickens are at their best,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

The Merry Four Dancing Club" will give a
select dance at Commercial Hall next Tuesday
evening, May 21St. This Hall has lately been re-
fitted aud is the finest and largest in the city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

INFIRMARY-The Infrmary Directors at their
last meeting awarded Alex. shaw the contract for
furnishing the Couuty InirmErY with beef at the
rate of IS 81 per huudred pounds.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16
Guca1 g1e1us.

The Springfield Council ballotted $50 times to
elect President.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16
COMRIyGS. ON SwITCHE,. &C.,

Made up In the latest styles. Just received lot
Of new switches to be sold at Bargain.
Stamping done for Braiding and Embroidery
at MRS. A. COOKS,
mayS-dw. North Market Street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16
CLOSING OUT.

A job lot of mixed Paints, consisting of pure
White Lead and ZINC and of any desired colors,
will be sold out very low at Lawrence & Myers.
Just the thing for fence or any outside painting.
Every pound is warranted. 1t,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

Dr. Carpenter will not visit Massilon as adVer'
tised on account of increasing business at Canton
Office q North Market street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16
Business 3trtms,
CAUTION.

Notice Is hereby given that August W Weber Is
eur only authorized agent and collector All ac'
counts paid to him will be duly and properly
sTedited VIM. MCGREGoR.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

The following beautiful stsnza which We ind
floating about, will not receive much attention In
Canton until the thermometer goes up several
inches higher than 1t has been this week:
Put away the flowing ulster
1t is warm and you had oughteE
Let it climb the golden pawnshOp
For dollar-and a-quarter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

Auditor sourbeck was in Cleveland last week
helping to value the Cleveland Il Pittsburgh rad
way for taxation. The valuation of the road Vas
fixed at 81 600 S26 decrease Of $1,000 from Last
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

I'd sexauer is running the Grocery business IN
full blast at the old j. B. Wernet stand, south
TarLot srreet mayo hw
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

"Dyng In poverty" says modern moralist, 'is
nothing it is living in poverty thatcomes hard on
a fellow"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16
GO TO CHEAP VARIETY STORE

For all kinds Of Glass and Queensware, Table
Cutlery and Spoons, stoves, Tin, iron and wooden
ware, northeast corner Public Square, sign of the
Big Plates GA. KENT, Agent.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16
REE HIVES

Best Brussels Carpet 8lO5 per yard at A, Her
DruCkB, Eagle Blocks
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

Judge Meyer will 90 to Warren to hold Court
one week from Monday and Judge COnant will
take his place here.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

Daniel Clapper, farmer and minister of Mimi
shillen township has made an assignment liza
billties, SS,JOO
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

BUSINESS INCREASING IN DULL TIMES.
The good quality of Carpets and Wall Paper
the endless variety, and the astonishingly low
prices are the causes that make business brisk at
]. o. Palmer's, 80 South Market street. Call and
enjoy the benefits this house offers,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-16

While Mr.. Edison is in the inventing mood why
doesn't he invent carpet that will "get up and
dust"