The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-04

balance In the Treasury Of S44 SO. question
ed Mr.. Lawrence as to the manner In which these
semi-annual investigations were conducted. He
said what was plainly apparent, that the Treasu-
rer knew Of about the time that the examiner
would make his visit and could have loaned
money returned, or borrowed Of other parties, so
that the cash account would appear all straight.
Neither Mr. Lawrence or Mr.. Feather knew of pa.
per of any kind being counted as cash on the oc-
casions OF theiE inspection Of the funds. All SEEM
ed right TO them. As receiving treasury money as
O. loan would be against the law, the parties
concerned would not be apt TO speak Of the mat
ter
Between the Auditor Mr.. sourbeck, the Deputy
Mr., Creech, and others In their ofice-which ad.
Joins ofthat the Treasurer-an the Fesser depart
ment there has not Of late been perfect harmony.
The Auditor was aVerse to saying much on the
subject, but from certain sources learned that
the Treasurer would often be desirous OF avoiding
paying bonds and orders even where they were
overdue and money In the treasury. BY refer.
enCe to the Auditors books found that $3.50 300 Of
bonds had been paid since March lst 1878, but In
some instances Deputy Auditor CreeCh was Oblig
ed to ask the County Commissioners to urge the
Treasurer to the fullment OF his duty In that re-
gard Recently Mr., CreeCh wished to obtain a
transfer Of IS 00O from one fund which was we'll
provided for to another in order to take up bonds
on which the county was paying eightper cent. in
teTest. Fearing that Fessler would refuse to furn
ish the requisite money, although saving to the
county would thereby be effected, Creech procur-
ed the following:
We hereby authorize the Auditor to transfer at
least 5000 TO the Children's Home Fund from
Building Fund.
JOSHUA WOOD,
]. PooRMAN,
LEONARD RABER,
County Commissioners.
Canton, JdnuGry 5ih, 1878.
When Fessler left town the half years taxeshad
lust been collected, excepting. Of course from the
few recrest property owners. The Auditors books
show that he had s232 57 to accept this half year
from the prosperous farmers and others Of Stark.
The telegraph has informed your readers that $685.
900 was stolen directly, and to-day the County
Commissioners and Auditor are still endeavoring
to obtain correct figures on the balance. Mr.. vii.
liam A. Lynch, of Lynch, Day q Lynch former
prosecuting attorney of the county, was engaged
by the Commissioners to direct affairs during the
investigation, Mr.. r. s. Shields, present county
prosecutor, being one of Fessler's bondsmeD.
made for reference copy of Fessers bond which
is signed by eighteen men who were regarded as
substantial citizens at the time OF Its preparation,
early in the fall Of 1876. The amount Is s225 600
and 1t is pronounced In proper form. The new
Treasurer, 7. Sullivan, Of Canal Fulton, who
comes In on September 1st., will be required to
give bond for but Sl5O000 to the county and S35.
600 to the city, the amount having been decreas-
ed owing to lessened collections. The bondsmeu
met for discussion Of the treasury dealCation at
Mr.. shisldss office to-day finally adjourning with
out any special action until next Saturday A
majority seemed to be disposed to do what is right
even at the considerable pecuniary disadvantage
that might result. Several prominent citizens,
however think they should not be obliged to pay,
and portion may resist and test the law.
The residence OF Fessler, which is not far from
the palatial mansion OF Mr.. Aultman, was visited,
and Mrs Fessler asked to relate any new facts in
regard to the departure of her husband. She said
he had not seemed like himself for over a week
previous to his going. He often talked about
trouble which could only mean difficulty at the
office as his domestic relations were of the most
pleasing kind He was terribly worried in his
mind, and she began TO fear that he would COM
NIT suicide. During the last week Of his stay he
did not attend to his personal appearance, and on
the Saturday evening that he departed he took of
and put on his coat three times In very singular
way. At length he took a few hesty bites of sup
per, and ran out saying that he was going to see
friends ia the country. He carried no valiBe and
wore soiled clothing that he had neglected TO
change he informed Major Scott, conductor Of
the Pittsburgh Fl. Wayne q Chicago train, on
reaching Crestline that he was en- route to COlum-
bus where he intended participating In the pro-
ceedings Of the Democratic Convention. Scott
left the train at Crestline, and, as there was no
train to Cleveland until the following morning,
and Fessler did not go South, 1t Is probable that
he proceeded TO Lima, thence to Toledo and CRDs
ada. He is supposed to have had belt made for
the purpose Of carrying his ill-gotten gains easily
as he purchased leather Of shoemaker in this
place few days before leaving, Why he did not
take all OF the money in the Stark county vault
instead of being satisfied with about half, is
mystery.
Photographs of Fessler have been struck offand
have one before me as write. 1t is the picture
Of man who Is minutely described by those who
know him as follows: He is from fOrty-avs to
fifty years Of age from 1856 to 200 poundsin weight
about five feet ten inches in height, with broad
shoulders, heavily boned and somewhat sandy
complexion. His face displays few freckles, a
prominent nose with large nOstrils, shape of face
oval, large mouth, strong teeth, Jaws firmly set,
eyes not inclined to open WIDE of brown or gray
ish brown color. The top Of his head shows a
slightly bald place surrounded by brown hair.
The ordinary color Of his chin whiskers is of q
reddish cast. He wears seven and one.tourth
hat and No. 10 or IL boot He walks "logy,"
with his toes considerably turned out. Possibly
ere long he will sigh 10 return to his home and
conclude TO bear few years Of imprisonment
such criminals are never given very long terms
for the privilege. II he should reach Canton to.
day he could count on the very lOdrHeea kind Of a
welcome, and that without reference to the wealth
er either SWIFT.