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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17
OBITuARY

We announced last week the sudden death OF
one OF our old aud worthy citizens, George L.
Smith, who departed this life at Cairo on the 9th
inst, at the residence OF Mrs. W. J. Smith, whlth
or he had driven that day with daughter Of
mrs Smith, who had been doing their house work
ana who was taken sick The old gentleman was
III MS usual health and while oonversing was
seen to lean back in his chair and close his eyes
He was soon laid upon the bed but only breathed
short time. His age was 70 years, months and
Il Gays He leaves his wife, two daughters
and 1--WE sons living, With 25 grandchildren and
TWO great grandchildren, His brother Benjamin
TWO years younger, died few weeks ago and
Few months ago was celebrated the golden wed.
ding Of deceased
George e Smith was born in Weslmoreland
county, Pennsylvania, and came with his parents
to stark county In 1912, who settled on the Smith
farm mile east Of the WaTstler Church in Plain
township, He learned the tanner trade In Canton
with the late James Hazett but did not follow It
long, turning his attention to furmisg Owing TO
a fire accident when child he lost the fore part
OF both feet which much interiered with his
ability to walk. At his death Mr.. Smith owned
l.lS2 acres OF choice land in Stark and Summit
counties as follows, 80 acres in Canton township
near town on the Fnlton road where he has lived
for years, 20 acres In Plain, 2G8 In lake, 160 In
NimishiIlen and 100 In Perry township south OF
MasSillon in Summit county he owned 94l acres.
His oldest son left home young man % years
ago and shortly after was heard of in ST. Louis,
since which nothing has been heard OF him. The
deceased was man Of solid points Of character
and pursued through life the even tenor OF his
way, attending carefully to his own business and
molesting no one. He was man Of fine physical
proportion and enjoyed good health to the last.
Peace to his ashes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17

Mt. UNIoN.-Two families of Mount Union, one
the family of Prof, H. Gould, the other that of DR..
Nealy lately stirred up family quarrel which
eliminated in two prosecutions before Amos Bur.
den, The first, on Saturday, Sept 49, was brought
by DR.. Nealy against Mrs, Gould, 1t being alleged
that she caused her little SON. Of about 10 years of
age, to beat with bail bat Della Nealy. Mrs
Gould plead guilty to this charge and was fined
and sentenced to pay costs, in all about thirteen
dollars On Thursday, Oct 8, suit was brought
by the State, at the insugation of Prof Gould VS.
Dr. Nealy and his daughter Belle Nealy. II was
sworn to by Mr. and Mrs Gould and their little
son that Belle Nealy had frequently thrown
stones at Birdie Gould, at Gould's house, and in.
to their yard, that she had threatened to cut the
little boys throat and menaced them with other
damage. 1t was alleged by the boy that DR.. Nea
ly threw stone at him the size of a woman'h flst
Dr. Nealy and Belle Nealy denied the charges In
toto, Prof, Gould produced several of the stones
said to have been thrown; they were labeled,
and some of them as large as a mans fist. Mr.
Burden discharged DR.. NeAly, and bound Belle
over to Probate Court, which meets in about one
month. To an outsider 1t seems ridiculous that
Dr. Nealy or his daughter Belle should have de-
ported themselves as charged. 1t sprobable that
the little folks did have some hostile demonstra.
tions.-ANidnce (Ind0 Age.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17
FRUIT MEN OF STARK COUNT Y

On Friday the 1lth inst, abount twenty fruit
growers Of Stark county met in Dannemiller's hail
above the Farmers Bank and effected tempora.
ry organization by eIecting Levi Stump chairman
and ], F, Nlesz secretary of the meeting.
Those present unanimously agreed that we or.
ganize County Horticultural Society,"" where.
upon j. K Niesz ]. R. Mathews and A. Pontius
were appointed committee to draft a constitu.
ton and bylaws, and report at q meeting to be
held at the same place Friday, Oct 25th, at 10
o'clock a. m, for permanent organization.
The Secretary was authorized to extend an in.
yitston to all in the county interested in frHit
growing. Come and meet with US and let us raise
the standard Of Stark county in horticulture tC
the same level she now occupies In agriculture
1t is desired that those having any varieties Of ap
pies worthy Of cultivation, and not knowing the
name thereof, bring fair specimens along
And further, each person is requested to bring
along three specimens medium size, Of the varie
ty they consider the best winter apples.
J.F. NIEsz, sec'y.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17
OSNABURG.

The Geib House is doing rushing business.
DR.. Il. W. Falk of Waynesburgh has opened an
Office opposite American house.
Andy Harter has just finished fine house on
his land north of town, making very handsome
and commodious residence.
c. L. Relfsnider has just filed his store room
chuck full of new goods which account for the
daily rush of custom.
The pleasant faces of the railroad surveyors are
again seen at the GeIb house, Judging from the
interest that is beelng unaffected in the location
of this road we think they mean business.
The schools under the management OF Mr.. Bar.
nett, assisted by Miss Mary Walk and Miss Mary
sausser, will commence in a week from next
Monday.
New officers were elected by the M. E. S. 8. on
last Sunday for the Winter term, instead Of allow
ing the school to gradually die out as has been
the case for many years past, Good success Is
wished for and expected to the school and Of
6rnra
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17
JUSTUS CORRESPONDENCE.

Our village has been unusually lively for the
past week.
D. A. Fisher, who had been visiting friends and
relatives in the West returned home q few days
ago.
The colored missionary workers who were at
this place few Gays ago met with good success
and had an interesting time.
The side track which is being laid to the Fisher
coal bank is nearing completion, and will be
ready to ship coal in a few days,
The society known as the Justus Debating Club
was re-orgsnized on last Saturday evening. Dr..
Putnam was called to the chair pro tenn. and A. c.
Stuck, Secretary. After the election Of oficera
and the adoption of the constitution and bylaws
the following question was ably discussed Re.
solved, That man is the child of circumstances.
The following question was chosen for the next
meeting: Resolved, "Thatit is to the interest of
the United States to continue foreign emigration" /"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17

A ten cent stick-a little fancy cane-has be.
come the complement of the nobby young man,
since the merchants brought the price Of these
articles within their means, youth with a
nobby $500 suit flve cent cigar and ten cent
stick, combines economy with a swelly grace
Sometimes they carry the stick on the shoulder
threatening the eyes Of those behind sometimes
under the arm, sticking back In the same annoy
ing manner Atall times in some way 1t is a nui-
sance. The carrying Of a stick for ornament that
sells for ten cents isan economical swell to be sure
1t surely is not carried as matter of satisfaction
or comfort more uncomfortable object is sell
dom met with than these young men with q
thOrny stick, nicely .feruled and vanished
held al arms length.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17
DEATH OF MRS LAooR MILLER.


The death OF this estimable christian lady oc.
Cured at Philadelphia, Pa, last Friday. She had
gone East In the hope Of growing stronger but
the hope was not realized; and when 1t was
found that she must die, her husband and iriendE
were called to her bedside. For almost two years
Mrs Miller has been suffering, and although ev-
erything that human skill could suggest was re.
sorted to, 1t was unaVailing, and only In death
could she find that rest and freedom from suffer.
ing which she sought The loss of Mrs. Miller is
very severe one to the needy poor Of our city,
who long ago learned to welcome her coming
The christian works ofthis lady were legion. The
remains were brought TO Canton last Saturday
and taken to Mr.. Miller's residence on West Tus
carawas street, and from there the funeral took
place Monday afternoon at two O'clock The fu.
neral exercises In the first Methodist church were
conducted by Reverend Hiram Miller in very
impressive manner and were listened to by an un.
usually large and sympathizing audience. A
large cOncOurse of friends followed the remains
To their last resting place in our beautiful GENE.
terry, and 1t was easily seen how united and earn
est Is the sympathy extended to the husband and
friends by our citizens 1t will always be cOnsOl-
ing to know what an earnest christian life Mrs
Miller led, how much better the world is for her
having lived and how certain is the salvation of
one who labOred so faithfully and increasingly
in the cause Of the Savior,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17

THE VALLEY RAILROAD.

WorEmen Unearh an Old Cemetzy-A Dozen Skel
Gtons Discovered.
A force Of sixteen teams and about fifty or sixty
workmen are engaged in grading the large hill at
the foot Of North Main street for the purpose of
constructing a suitable level, on which will be
built the depot freight house. offices, &C., Of the
Val ey Railroad. On Saturday last, several skele.
tons were unearthed and up to yesterday ten
OF them had been dug up by the workmen. Yes.
terday three more were found. At frst 1t was the
general suppOsition that an ancient Indian bury
ing ground had been discovered, but later 1t is
thought that the cemetery Is the old Cascade
burying ground used by the first inhabitants Of
Akron as a receptacle for their dead, An Argus
reporter went over to the ground this morning,
but found no trace Of the remains, as they had
been carried with the earth and thrown into the
ravine that is being filed up.-AkrOn Argus.
An Akron dispatch In Tuesdays Cleveland Her.
aid says "The grading for the switch connect.
ing the new road with the Cleveland, Mt. Vernon
q Columbus Railroad is completed. The first in.
stalment Of rails is expected tomorrow, and the
construction engine will follow in day or two;
The grading between this city and Canton is al
hniShedn
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17

AGHAsTLY DISCOVERY One day last week, as
Mr.. Philip lands was rowing across the Ohio
river, short distance below Freedom, he dis
covered lodged among the drift wood and sand a
most ghastly spectacle, in the shape Of portion
of corpse Of a human being, and which, as was
subsequently developed, had been lying in the
same place for several days past, being supposed
by those who noticed 1t to be the carcass of some
animal. An inquest was held, but the jury cou d
only surmise that the remains were those of a fe-
male well advanced in years. The only theory
advanced in regard to her identity was that she
was member of the omigrant party of which
several were drowned last December, when about
to leave Pittsburgh on floating boat for the
south.-ORO Patriot
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17

The announcement of Premium Coin
Silver Tableware, manufactured by the
old reliable Eagle Gold and Silver Plat
ing Co., of Cincinnati, o., appears in this
paper. We have the assurance Of the
manufacturers that the goods are all
they are represented to be; and we
trust our patrons will accept this most
liberal offer by taking advantage of its
benefits at once.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17

Mrs. Emmanuel Killian died Sunday morning
Of cancer. Mrs KILN has been for many months
a great sufferer supposedly Of consumption, She
was an exemplary christian lady and a member
Of the German Reformed Church, and leaves a
stricken husband and four children to mourn her
sad taking off, The funeral took place from her
husbands residence on South Market street, Tues
day afternoon,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17
PLOW MATCH.
F. NIEsz, sec'y.

The field trial Of plOws by the exhibitors at the
Stark County Fair, will take place on Friday
Oct 25th, at 10 a. M, on the farm of VIM. Kemery,
South Of Jno. P, Flooms. Contestants will deliver
their plows to VIM. Miller at said time and place.
The trial will be under the auspices of the Board
Of Managers of the Stark County Agricultural So
ciety. Team and plowmen will be furnished by
the Board, in accordance with resolution of
Board, Oct 1st., 1878. WIN. MILLER,
A. D. MILLER Secy In Charge.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17

Canton has now a fine city looking daily called
THE CANTON DAILY DEMOCRAT, with A. McGregOr
as It's editor. It is the desire Of the publisher to
continue the daily and make 1t a permanent In.
stitution and the citizens Of Canton and her bust
ness men will show their good sense by giving 1t
a healthy patronage. We wish the paper success,
Such fine looking paper certainly deserves it,
Gallon Inquirer.
In few days the DAILY DEMOCRAT will be re-
issued and we hope to make 1t permanent in
stitution,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17

An East Tuscarawas street woman who lives
over her husbands place Of business, hung out
the window and implored help of the passers by,
Saturday evening, because tramp was trying to
get into her room. A man rushed up stairs and
found her husband on the outside of the door
conversing very energehcally with the door knob
evidently with the intention OF having that
door unlocked.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17

SHOOT THAT DoG.-A dog owned by young
man named simler, who lives on North Poplar
street, broke his chain Saturday afternoon, and
showed himself dangerous brute worthy Of
sudden DEATH The animal attacked boy named
Redman aud bit him very severely on the arm
and 1t was only after long and hard chase that
his owner secured him. The boy is about ten
years of age, and the physician who attended
says the dog ought to be killed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17

A regimentsl target match will be held at Akron
next Wednesday. Lieutenant E, +. Tagsart will
have general charge Of the range Each company
will be represented by six men, one a commits
stoned or non-CommisSloned officer. Shooting
will commence at II O'Clock a, M, and each man
will be allowed two sighting shots at 20 yards and
six shots at 200 yards and six at 300 yards will be
fred for the championship the combined score Of
each team at both distances 10 count.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17

The Canton Guards met for Company drill in
their hall last evening. They have had squad
drll two or three times during the past week.
The young men are fast acquiring a soldierly
bearing, and asmilitary galants WILSON delight
the Canton ladies'. Ifthere is anything that de
lights young lady more than beau with mon
ey, that thing is beau with uniform.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17
co UNClL PROCEEDINGS.

Canton city Council was full on Monday eve
ming, and after the previous minutes were read
and approved, petitions were In order Placing
new spouting on the city building was referred to
Committee on City Property with power to act.-'
Lowering the BroWnewell pavement on South
Market street was referred TO the City Solicitor.
Reports-From Committee on Streets adverse 10
doing work on Eighth street. Committee on Gas
In favor OF allowing gas bill Of Sl96 q less
also TO allow gas posts and fixtures TO be put up
by citizens on the Public Square, the city to furn.
ish gas also to allow gas posts on Fifth street east
OF Walnut also to allow S6l 8S on bill Of Sl48,7b
for repairs by Gas Company, +, W, Hack to AXE
charge Of the 25 new gasoline lamps at $40 per
month"; In favor Of paying 8. Lightheiser 1925,
instead OF $780, adverse to paying W. l., & H. d..
Alexander $500 for damage by overflow. Com
mittee on City Officers found reports Of Water
Work trustees correct.
The report Of Mayor from July LIST to Oct. 1st,
was referred.
The charges against Isaac Hossler were found
untrue and he was confirmed policeman by vote
Of to 8.
George Barth propose to pay $50 or 1, 200 bushels
Of coal for rent of the South City Scales for the
ensuing year. Referred.
BILLS ALLOWED.
Sherrick & Miller hardware. 90
u y, Anthony, 0r.."".",,".r",,,,"".,,,.." q
U, Galley, extra police. A 90
H. MGClOsky extra police ....,.....,,,,.......,.. so
J. W. Mckinney, extra paving .."",",.o,o... % 65
Council adjourned,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17

AN ACCIDENT Mr.. Joseph Weaver and his fam
lily were driving near Cairo, Saturday, and his
son Edward whose foot was hanging over the
side Of the carriage, was caught in the wheel and
dragged out His leg was broken between the
ankle and knee and his father In his haste to aid
him fell under the wheel and was run over The
carriage was driven rapidly home and surgical
aid called
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17

The Cleveland, Mt Vernon & Columbus Rail
road had an increase last year Of 45 per cent. in
the freight business, and loss Of S3 in the pas
senger and 1873 in the miscellaneous. The in
crease In the gross was Al per cent The deficit
for the year was S4O PSI, which left the debt bal
ance at 1899 S5l,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17

Great interest Is manifested among the Catho.
lies in preparing for the conservation of St. Jo-
seph's Cathedral, which will take place at Col.
umbus on Sunday, October Goth. The corner
stone was laid in 1866 by Bishop ROsecrans OF
that place, and She work has been continued to
the end. The edlice cost S25O,OO0 The services
will be conducted BY BlHhOp DWenger, Of Fort
Wayne
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17
THE GRAND EXCLUSION

To Kinsley, EmpOria, Larned, Hays City, Ellii
aud all points in Kansas, Lincoln, Nebraska, Tex
as and Colorado, on Oct. Sth, 22nd and 20th. Tick
cts good for S5 days,
Men, remember that now Is the golden oppoT
tunity to go West Cheap, and buy yourselfa a home
as the choice of lands are being sold Of rapidly
Railroad Lands are sold from $500 to 5000 pei
acre, on eleven years time.
For Tickets, Maps, Circulars and further infos,
nation, call on or address
H. H. GEETING.
Office G. Bucher's Store, Canton, 0.
Mr.. Geeting will accompany each and every
cursion. Drive to Canton and start with US.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17

The Five. Feet Fights" have taken the curious
notion to apply to the Secretary Of State for a
charter and organize themselves into joint
stock company, in which each member shall
hold share of $50. The boys evidently want no
backing out, but do want solid, permanent ev-
erlasting organization.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17

Navarro, oOt 1st-Last Sunday night thief or
thieves entered q house that is being built for
Webster NJ Lonas, by John Hair & Co., about four
miles south Of this place and stole chest full Of
carpenter tools worth about s45 belonging to Mr..
Hair. No clue, although the owner Of the tools
and other parties are in hot pursuit.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17

BASE BALL.-The "Mollie starks" were com.
pletely keiaummixed by the "Massillon Browns u
Monday by score Of 81 to TO- It's a pity that
with all their practice an wasted time and money
our Canton boys can't win game now and then
This everlasting coming out second best appears
monotOnous to an outsider.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17

The German Reformed Church. which has been
under the artistic hand of Mr.. Gasche, Wooster
gentleman, for three or four weeks was again
thrown open for worship Sunday. The artist has
done his work well, and the audience room is now
Just such a pleasing, comfortable and beautiful
place of worship persons of delicate tastes seek
out. The subdued and sober tints give one rather
a satisfied than luxurious feeling.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17

A team Of horses owned by Peter Gerry, who
resides on the Nassillon road. ran away Friday
morning on West Tuscarawss street. The driver
was unloaded quite too hastily for convenience
or safety and found himself extensively but not
seriously battered.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17

The paving on South Market street was finished
last Saturday, and the street is ready for winter.
About half the citizens have finished the sodding
between the sidewalk and street, and the other
half win probably complete their portion OF the
work in week or ten days. When this Is done,
no street in Ohio can surpass 1t for beauty.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17

man named Pat Plunkard was foolish enough
to slap Jimmy Fitzgerald, Friday, and the Mayor
fined him 81 and costs. Some people exercise as
little forbearance toward simple, innocent per-
son like Jimmy as toward their equals, and when
such persons are unable to control themselves 1t
is well for his Honor to control them.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17

Mr.. James McGill is selling splendid quality
of Teas. He don't throw chromos in but guaran
tees entire satisfaction, or he will refund the
money. Mr.. McGlll sells all the Teas in the mar
kets Of the world, having a sample case which he
canvasses with containing over 40 samples. Mac.
is no tramp imposing on the public. he liYea on
High street, beside the new school.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17

"His Mckinley Wooster ankle stepping Major
after of his sprained in speech platform the
(Key to the foregeing) 6, q 10, l, A. IA, 1S
.79,S, II. Jerhusalem-pass the Coffee The key
to the dumb words appended to the dispatch We
are sorry 10 say has not yet been found.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17
IMMRNsE ROOT AND SHOE HOUSE.

The advertisement Of Messrs Childs Croft q Co
wholesale dealers In boots and shoes at Cleveland
Ohio, appears in this Issue. This is one Of the old
est as well as largest boot and shoe houses In the
United States, being founded In 1850, and Its sales
exceed 81, ,OOOyO 20 per annum. They have adopted
the cash system and offer great inducements To
buyers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17

PROF. GARDNER Repeated his temperance lee
ture at the Presbyterian church last Sunday eve.
ming, that he had delivered the week previous at
Temperance hall in Eagle block. Professor Gard.
ner repeated the lecture by special requeEt and to
large audience, for the spacious room was well
filed. He pOrtrays the evils Of intemperance
with great power and effect.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17

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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17

Deaths from diphthera average about eight per
day in Cleveland, and if there is any noticeable
change the epidemic is increasing in violence A
few cases are met with in other cities and towns
hareabout but it is epidemic nowhere outside Of
Cleveland,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-10-17
THE FINEST SHOES.

In the market such as the celebrated Lounsbury
Burt Reynolds Bros, Gray Bros, and Geller
Goods also saussers Goods of Philadelphia, for
dies wear. Burt, P. Ware Jr. aud Stacy, Adams
Jones' for gents wear, at Rock Bottom Prices
JOHN D. FRANK,
No. A East side Public Square, Canton, o,
W. B. SHANAFELT, Salesman. II