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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30
THE VALLEY RAILROAD,

A meeting of the citizens of Cleveland, in the
interest of the Valley Railroad, was held on Tues.
day afternoon, Quite number of citizens at
tended the meeting as well as representatives
from Canton and Akron. Speeches were made
by W, j. Boardman James Farmer and Seth c.
Baldwin, of Cleveland D. l.. King, of Akron
and James W. Underhill, of Canton. General
Stewart of New York, was called upon. He is in.
terested in some $4,000 acres of coal lands near
Canton, and said that the quality of the coal,
which had been submitted to severe tests by
Cleveland manufacturers was found to be equal
to the best, He also said that he had made ar.
rangements with New York capitalists to build a
road from their coal fields to connect with the
Valley road when finished. A committee was
then appointed to select a committee Of citizens
of Cleveland to canvas for the sale Of the Valley
Railroad bonds.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS are being made for
the execution Of Webb on Friday. Two compa.
nies of the National Guard will be on duty. The
scaffold will arrive from Dayton on Wednesday
Precautionary measures, by the appointment of a
large number of special police, have been TAKEN
A large influx of strangers is expected Webb
indicates no disposition to make confessions
Any attempt to break down the enclosure where
the hanging is to take place-it having been cur
rently reported that such would be done by the
immense crowd who will be drawn here in the
vain hope Of witnessing the final act-will be re-
sented by the military. The negro is hilarious
over his impending doom, and is jubilant at what
he thinks is enviable notoriety.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

A SUGGESTION Street Commissioner has
force of men at work on East North street, dig
ging down the hump near Mahoning street and
moving it into the hollow, few hundred feet
west. The city would do well to say TO the prop.
erty holders thereabouts that in case of future
overfows she will not pay any damages. They
are undoubtedly anxious now to have the work
done, and unless some of the houses are raised
they will have their cellars entirely filed with
water next spring, then the city will be asked to
pay damages fill the lots, &C., &C., as she has done
scores Of times before.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

We are thus far In the same boat with Canton
and Alliance in the matter of not yet being visited
bV A circus; but the prospects are that we will
distance both of them with the largest possible
kind of side show on the eighteenth Of June
the Democratic Congressional ConVention.-
MdsSillOR american.
Not so fast Canton is to have really show on
the 18th, with sea of canvas" and trimmings
10 match"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

A FAMILY JAR.-Mrs. Prisi is wild old girl
when she gets drunk, and often :wakes the
echos" about five points" Sunday evening she
had been drinking some and desired more, but
the beer was all gone and her husband refused to
give her the keys to the cellar, where stronger
drinks are kept, so she proceeded to damage him
somewhat as to his hand and he retaliated by
sapping her soundly in the face time or two
and then wentup stairs. Mrs. Prisi then screamed
murder and other exciting things with will and
a pair of sound lungs, soon drawing an immense
audience, through which Officer Webb crowded
justin time to belocked out The officer swore out
a warrant for her and she was arrested Tuesday
after much trouble, as she locked herself in and
used other means to secure herself when an Off
Ger appeared. Monday night she returned from
a "call," after her husband was in bed, and broke
in the windows with the ten pin balls. The Mayor
fined her $500 and costs.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

ARE YOU HAPPY,-A lawyer at the Stark county
bar who has been urging his attentions upon
young lady for some time in the face of her undis'
guised displeasure, was given square, unmis-
taxable "nOtice to quit" lately but called on her
last week and proceeded to argue the case, al
though other parties were within earshOt. Among
the questions he asked with long face, eyes as
near blurred as sober lawyers eyes can get and
his chin shaking was, "Are you happy% That
was his last trump, and her answer with sweet
smile that she Couldn't think of anything to
make her unhappy" finished the performance,
and the curtain was run down amid the visible
Winks and invisible laughing Of the audience,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

A SAD AcC1DENT.-Harry, four year old son
of jeff Koontz, was seriously hurt by his fathers
horse Sunday The little fellow and his brother
were loading the horse about back of the stable
in order that he might Craze little. The little
fellow ran before the animal, which playtully
raised on its hind feet, and in coming down
struck him on the head and thigh. The leg was
fractured and bad cash cut on the child,s head,
but he is doing we'll and will recover without any
permanent injury.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

THE GooD OF IT.-ThOse people who believe
that everything is created for some good purpose
and have troubled their minds about where the
good of base ball came in, will be delighted to
know that tramp had his eye seriously damaged
last Sunday while interesting himself In a game
east of town. Wouldn't it be good idea to fur
nish tramps with balls and encouragement. A
little rivalry among them might stir up cam
paign that would kill them off surely and easily
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30
nEnSSiLLOn.

DEATH OF ]. B. NIxoN.-Joseph Brenton Nixon,
aged 64 years, died at Alliance on the 2Sd, Mr.
Nixon was one of Alliances most worthy citizens
He was for many yeals landlord at Mt. Union
and afterwards at Alliance, and became one Of
the best known men In Stark county. His fnan-
cial affairs have been in a very unsatisfactory
state ever since the panic dhave finally brought
him to the grave. The immediate cause of his
death was softening of the brain.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

MAN STABBED AT AKRoN.-Walter Barnard, a
wagon maker, was stabbed by his employer, John
Dennis at Akron, Thursday night Barnard has
been very intimate with Mrs. Dennis, and Dennis
to detect him, said he was going to Hudson on
Monday. instead of which he was watching his
wife aud Barnard. Thursday night he caught
them together and Barnard ran, but was over
taken and stabbed twice. lnfllcting severe cash
in the right lung from which he can hardly re-
cover, Dennis is in jail.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

SAD RESULT OF CARELEssNEss.-Mr. Stephen
Boyer, who is supposed to have wife and child
living near GreensbuTg, Summit county, was Sc
riously and probably fatally shot near Apple
Creek, Wayne county, last Thursday. He was
plowing and in order to kill the birds which were
picking out the grain, he carried loaded shot
gun tied breech down to the plow. The plow
struck stone and the gun was discharged, the
load entering his right side and lungs. He will
probably die
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

Elan Potter is pushing wheelbarrow from AL
bany to San Francisco. He wears very long hair
and whiskers, and the wheelbarrow is gaudily
painted so that his arrival in village causes ex.
citement He goes to hotel, as previously ar
ranged, and a crowd follows. Business at the bar
is brisk while he stays, and he gets share of the
profit. Probably his journey will terminate at
the western limit of civilization and barrooms,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

The irrepressibe Ferd Hawk received from the
express office, by mistake, two balloons, last Mon.
day. Ferd thought he had an elephant, and sold
them for the express charges to jeweler, think
ing that was the easiest way to rid himself Of
them but another Mr.. Hawk soon appeared on
the scene and claimed the goods.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

The water has been drawn off from the Ohio
Canal in order to clean land the Massillon people
complain of the awful stencil, fearing that ague
malarial fevers and summer complaint is to fol-
low, which no doubt is true unless the canal bed
in the immediate vicinity of Massilon is cleaned
out and the water between the locks let in.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

man hailing from somewhere in Yankeedom
with load of cheese, met with widespread ac-
cident on Cherry street. Friday afternoon. The
cheese was rather more widespread than the man
but it wasn't half so mad. 1t all happened be,
cause the horses ran away and straddled lamp
post at the corner of North and Cherry Streets
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

DECORATION DAY.-The following will be the
order of march this afternoon, The procession
will form on Tuscarawas street street, right rest
ing on crossing west side Of Market and move at
o'clock sharp: Fire Police, G. A. Band, Veter'
ans Co. F. 9Th Regt. N. G.. st, Joseph Society
Band, st. Peters Society, st, Laurentius Society
Turn Verein, Fire Department, Band Knights Of
Pythias, NimisilIa Lodge 1, o. o. F., Stark Lodge
100 F., Mannheim Lodge l. o, o. F., societie
Franchise, Cadets, President of the Day, Orator,
Chaplain, carriages with wreaths, Decorating
Committee and citizens Carriages will form on
South Market street. under charge of Maj, Vignos'
Oficers-P President of the Day. Lewis slusSer, Sur
geon Goth o, vi: orators, H. S. Martin Chaplain
W. H. Locke, Chaplain 1l1th Pa. ". l.. Alternate
t. McCleery, Chaplain 10Th o, V. L.; Marshal, A.
D. Braden, Capt 1O5th o, VI. Exercises at Gem.
etery-Music, prayer, music, grafton, decorating
of graves and band playing dirge.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

Leander Knowles coal miner north of town,
was extremely drunk Saturday evening Leander
has way Of getting extremely drunk that would
cost him considerable money if he had any, as ii
is His Honor is compelled to starve him while
and turn him loose. This time he went in satur-
day evening and came out Monday morning.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

FIGHT AT sTRAsBURG-Louis Moultrie and VIM,
Grelner cleaned house for Mrs. Miller Of stras.
burg last week, and forgot to leave Mrs. Miller,
evidently thinking she was dirty too According
to sign Mrs Miller keeps Refreshments" The
boys were tried for assault with intentto kilAgnes
Miller before Esquire Grimes on Wednesday. The
case was compromised by Moultrie and Greiner
plead guilty and paid the.costs,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

Our City Councilman Mr.. Monnot is the inven-
tor of new lawn mower, which beats all other
lawn mowers in that will cut grass of any length
grass foot high being shaved off evenly and
smoothly. Mr.. MOnnot has certainly succeeded
in making machine want Of which has long
been felt
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

MARRIAGE LICENsEs-0nly two marriage IL
censes we're issued last week We know not In
what way to account for this terrible falling of.
Charles W. Russell and Carrie W. Hatmaker, Ed
ward G. Snyder and Louisa Gill were the only
parties whose fancies lightly turned to thoughts
of love-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

The MECCA OGL.-Our readers who saw the
DEMOCRATS article last week about the Mecca oil
well lately discovered in Trumbull county, will
be glad to know that our worthy citizen Captain
Braden is one.seventh owner thereof. The farm
iR the original Braden homestead, and is now
owned by seven children, all past the majority.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION. - The Canton City
Board Of Equalization met at the Auditors Office
on Monday evening" being composed of the fol-
lowing gentlemen: John P. Rex, D. L. Slusser,
M.;Ruhman, John W. Walser Auditor sosrbeck,
and A. McGregor. On motion, John P, Rex was
chosen President Of the Board and A. McGregor,
Secretary. The Board meet daily afternoon and
evening except on Saturday and Sunday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

1t is thirty years since A. McGregor took charge
of the Canton Democrat, and few men in the State
have had greater influence in shaping the policy
Of the party for whose success he has labored-
May he live long enough to repent Of his errors
and be fully rewarded for the good he has done
in his thirty years OF editorial life-Aliance Re.
Iie1D
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

The venerable Mrs Nancy L. Larwill, widow OF
Hon, Joseph H. Larwill, has just past the S5th an.
niversary of her birthday. Appropriate gifts
were received from her numerous relatives and
friends in Cleveland Warren and Wooster. Mrs.
Larwill is still quite vigorous in health, and her
memory is excellent Wooster Republican.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

According to recent estimates wine is annually
consumed as follows per head: Spain, 100 litres
France, u.s. Italy, 1O6; Portugal lOSi Greece, 81
Austria, GA; Switzerland, 5S; Great Britain, s;
Russia, 4; Prussia 4; Sweden, 2; Norway, ~.
The litre is a little less than a quart.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

A young fellow in Louisville recently found
about seventy-fve yards of carpet, which the city
council appropriated. The young man then by
the help Of lawyer and little law got it back.
Both parties claim it, and 1t is strange case that
may have very nice point of law about it. The
party who found 1t will hardly mention the fact
when he makes another find,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

E 9te 6eten Gt8arreR
tim GjroB= nnO &leinhertaafl
Sat- ,tuO Otan@ta6ate III Gans
tun, g., faO 3n Ba6en bet @m.
Sulfmann, L,stgR" gum 8roReH
SuOtumer) Democrat Ge6aROe.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

The Youngstown young men deserve oCesnsof
credit. They have solved the worrysome prob
lem and no longer fear to hear festival an
nounced. They run the festival act as walters
and the like, and whoever heard of walters be-
ing charged for what they eat,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

Miss Du Risseau, who is to assist the Grand
Army Band to night will probably give an enter
tainment the latter part of the week. Miss Du
Risseau is an English elocutionist, who comes to
us well recommended, She has been travelling
through Canada and the Eastern States during
the past season.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

A house on North Market street. win wafer,
gas, bath room, and all conveniences 10 DC lounu
in first.class house, One OF the hnesI ioca'lonS
In the city Possession given Immediately. IN
-,,i-O - Wv ~ tbis Office. may23f
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

Royalty of birth does not insure man against
liver, blood and nervous diseases, but DR.. Fen
uer's Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic
does. Use his Cough Honey for all coughs and
Golden Relief for Neuralgia and all pain For
sale by W. B. Foye,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

On Sunday evening at Findlaya man disguised
in female wearing apparel attempted to enter the
armory of Company B. Twelve other persons in
similar disguise were discovered in the neighbOr-
hood, but all managed to escape arrest They are
thought to be Communists.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

The most beautiful hair on record is at the Par
is Exposition, 1t is slken and golden and rich
and seven feet long. 1t belonged TO a poor Nor
man girl who sold it wholesale. She ought TO
have kept boarding house and let it out by re-
tail. four hairs to the pound.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

Mrs Mary Ickes, wife OF Benjamin Ickes, of New
Philadelphia committed suicide on Thursday, by
hanging herself in an out building. The cause is
supposed to have been deranged mind caused
by trouble.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

Our Recorder Mr.. Manly, found pocket book
in his office last Thursday, containing consider
able money and some valuable papers. A couple
hours later young man, who was awfully "torn
up" rushed in and asked for the property, and
by his description showed that he was the actual
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

The Japan Herald says the japanese are manu-
featuring boots for sale in the United States from
leather imported into Japan from this country
The trade is OF recent origin, but has already at
tanned considerable proportions
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

"If Edison would now only invent country
editor who could with a headache attachment
write three or four columns of brllliancy in sew.
enteen minutes for a paper that didn't begin to
pay he would improve on the prevailing animal
we fancy"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

The Exhibition boquet" is the latest article de
Paris 1t is tiny artificial rose, to be worn in the
buttonhole, with crystal dewdrop on one of the
petals, and on looking into the dewdrop minia.
ture view of the Exhibition is discovered.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

William B. Brown, brakeman on the Lake
Shore Railway. was shot and killed in dIreputa
BILE house in Jefferson on Saturday morning, A
party Of tenor twelve young men had been drink.
ing and carouslng in the place all night, and
towards morning exasperated the proprietor
named George s, G bbs, better known as wagon
Jack" Some damage was done to property on
the building, and Gibbs swore he would shoot the
man who did tiff he could find out who he was.
Later on, as the party were about to depart a
fourteen year old son of Gibbs said that Brown
was the offender, and soon after pistol shot was
heard and Brown fell dead, shot through the
body. The son claims to have fred the shot. The
verdict Of the corOner's inquest was that the de.
ceased came to his death by pistol ball fired by
George S. Gibbs or his son William Mrs. Gibbs
was released, but the father and son were held
for further action,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

Next Sunday, June I'd, will be observed by the
First M. E, Church as "Children's Day" On Sat.
day evening preceding there will be Social
Reunion" of the Sunday School, at the church
from to 10 o'clock. All persons who have ever
been connected with the School In any capacity
are cordially invited to be present.
w. H. LOCKE, Pastor.
LEvIL. MILLER, Supt.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30
ls,1simess 9telms.
nAnTION.

Notice is hereby given that August W. Weber Is
aur onlv authorized agent and collector. All ac'
counts maid to him will be duly and properly
credited. ""' mo0i'i''0A''
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

Quite number Of Mckinley votes were cast at
the ColumbianR county Republican primary cleo
ton May 18th, almost two weeks after the Redis'
trictiDg bill was passed. The "Msjah's' friends
are evidently outside OF his district.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

A FIGHT-There was mill" and almost
riot at Volzer's beer gardens Sunday evening.
Several porties were badly cut up and needed
patching. The fight appears to have been prlnci-
pally among the Knobloch brewery people,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

As we predicted last week, wheat has been
steadily declining and now sells for $lO7 to 81 10,
with no chance TO stay above one dollar. Hay is
lower than it has been for years, bringing only
S. 90 10 LOO
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

Canton township returned 9O1 horses valued at
sl6,76O and 1898 cattle, valued al S29,67O. The
assessors returns also shows mules GA carriages
and 96 nianos
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

THIEvEs-About 35 bushels of wheat were sto-
len from the barn of John Shock, a farmer south
Of town. few nights since. No information was
given the city police and consequently no arrests
have been made
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

BUCKEYE VS.. MAssILLON.-The first game of base
ball for the championship Of Stark county came
off last Tuesday in this city between the above
mines. A large crowd of people, both from Mas.
slon and Canton, were present. The game was
hotly contested and resulted in favor of the Wis
itors, as the score will show:
AEnnni
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

Our countrys flag is generally supposed to pro-
tect something and South Market street man
who is practical, is demonstrating hOO 1t protects
by spreading huge flag over his garden sass, to
protect 1t from the frost.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

AcCIDENT,-An old man named Edwin Fogg,
about sixty years of age, was struck by passen.
ger train at Damascus, near Salem, Monday. He
was crossing the track in carriage The horse
was killed the carriage smashed and Mr.. Fogg
badly hurt, The engineer rang, whisted and re-
versed the engine, but could tstOpsOon enough
10 avoid the accident
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

The wife of distinguished United States sena-
tor few evenings since delivered the following
criticism of Hayes; Hes a square peg in
round hole, and feels uncomfortable at all
corners.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

The DEMOCRAT Office can boast quartette, and
good one, too. We don't know as 1t will travel,
but rather think 1t will remain at home. The
members are good singers and are improving
rapidly. They call themselves "QusdG."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

Appropos of church fairs -
The luscious fruits of spring are here,
And savory odOrs fill the air.
While Strawberries and cream appear,
With shortcake on the bill of fare.
The impecunious youth, distressed
At prices far beyond his means,
His sweetheart eyes with vague unrest,
And suffers pain mid festive scenes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30
SHOOTING SCRAPE AND NO ONE HURT

A shooting affair occurred in the quiet little viii
lage of Marlboro on Tuesday afternoon, between
a man named Haines and another named Birch
under the following circumstances: 1t seems
that Birch, who is a blacksmith, did little re-
pairing for Haines which amounted to SO cents,
and Mr.. Birch bought chicken from Haines
which was to cost 80 cents but as Haines is one of
the kind who never wants to pay debt but
wants to collect all that is coming TO him, wheth-
er he owes the party or not when he brought the
chicken to Birch he told him he would just allow
the price of it on account, which, of course, did
not please the said Haines, and he accordingly
went into Birchs yard to taken the CHICKEN
Birch saw him, and picked up shotgun and
poured some powder into it and started after
Haines, who had got the chicken, and was max
ing way with It, He fired and Haines dropped
the chicken. When he found he was not hurt he
stopped running and was soon overtaken by
Birch, when they clinched and was parted by
outsiders.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-05-30

The citizens Of Greentown are to be made happy
Saturday night June LIST, by festival with band
and balloon ascension, under the supervision Of
w. F. Hawk.