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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11
MAYORS COURT

Charles Hoffman, for disturbing the peace, fined
So and costs.
Cornelius Bodrun of Strasburg arrested for
selling Intoxicating liquors on Sunday, was fined
S5 and costs.
Prof A. Miller, from the same place, on the
same charge, was fined IS and costs.
Marian SHUTS and Hiram Brown were arrested
for laisng disturbance on the Fourth, Both
fined So and costs.
Godfrey streuble and VIM. Swallow we're ar
raigned before his honor last Wednesday charged
with the Hawk robbery, Swallow was acquitted
and Streuble bound over to the Common Pleas
Court and is now in Jail in default of bail. 1t ap.
pears that suspicion was first directed to stTeuble
by the amount of money he displayed, This he
claims to have won throwing dice, but since he
did not prove this to the Mayors satisfaction or
prove an alibi, his case was considered very
poor.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

THE CANAL FULTON BATTERY.-We published
last week, as we supposed, an account of the
trouble between the Akron and Canal Fulton
batteries, but it proves to be entirely erroneous.
The following is the correct story For long time
the old Fulton Battery has been inactive, aud the
Akron boys, who are well organized, made a
number of applications for the camp equipment
guns, cannon &C., in the hands of the former.
Wednesday a dispatch was received authorizing
them TO take possession, and they left for Fulton
in a canal boat. They were much harrassed by the
former Captain, Benkler, who had charge Of
the armory, aud who aew round much and swore
considerably at Captain Ewart and his men. To
secure the property and return to Akron required
all of Wednesday night, and the Akron boys only
reached home in time for the parade after a
sleepless night
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

THE WAY THEY Do IT.-Tramps and sneak
thieves enjoy holidays as much as any other class
of citizens and toward proving the assertion we
offer the following; The Mayor received tele-
gram from Louisville, Friday morning, saying,
Look outfor tramps with two suits gentleman's
clothing and ladies' watch which were stolen
yesterday" The same morning came from Mas.
sillon letter stating that two tramps had entered
house the day before and carried off number
of articles Of clothing and pair of silverbuckle
shoes AS none of the thieves have been appre-
hendeded, we are led toFuppose that they are up
to snuff" and know better than TO come within
reach of the cops.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

AN ENJOYABLE FoURTH-The citizens of Can.
ton, as a whole, probably, neverspents 20 pleasant
Fourth of July before, Notwithstanding the
greatly decreased amount of gunpowder burned
An immense number of people gathered at the
Union Sunday.school picnic in Myers's grove
The usual merry crowd we're at the lake. The
fair grounds was covered with happy holiday
makers and the games and trials all passed of
pleasantly Groves in every direction were visit
ed by parties with their big baskets and some oil
the young folks even went so. far as zoar where
they report an exceedingly pleasant day spent
with a company from New Philadelphia. We
have no thefts or burgaries to report as off sets
to the above pleasure.making, as is the case in
our neghboring towns of Louisville and Massil
Ion.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

A STREET PREAcHER.-For the first time In seY.
eral months street preacher visited Canton last
Friday and harrangued such persons as would
stop. He stood before the Court house and spoke
to the Opera House for full half hour; and then
when the sprinkler came rattling back for sup
plies and disturbed "lOng and exhaustive"
prayer, the orator turned his face to an audience
of perhaps fifty persons who had congregated be-
hind him. and preached very respectable SER
mon to a gradually decreasing audience. An old
gentleman in the audience seemed somewhat
garrulous at first and interrupted the sermon sew.
eral times with hard questions, but the minister
waived his hands, let out another reef in his
beautiful voice and silenced all interference.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

PERsoNAL.-It was our pleasure last week to
meet John Burns, Prosecuting Attorney of Rich.
land county; Rob't McCrony, Col J. S. Grail;
Rush Field. our candidate for Public Works
Judge Dlckey and John schaut Of Mansfield
members of the Richland County Delegation to
the Congressional Convention of the new 18th
District which held its Convention at New Phila'
delphia the fore part of last week. The gentle
men put into this port" on the invitation of Esq
W. ]. Piero, to spend the Fourth They are
whole-souled, genial gentlemen, and we hope ii
won't be long before we may see them this way
again.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

COURT OF COMMON PLEAs--Judge Meyer held
court on Saturday afternoon, and the most i'm,
portant business done was in the matter of the
County Treasurer of Stark County The report of
Judge Heldenbrand, of the Probate Court, was
presented by W. A. Lynch as to the alleged en-
bezzlement Of the public funds by George Fess
Ter, while Treasurer of said county 1t was or
dered that the business Of said Treasurers office
be closed and that mandate be issued to Robert
A. Dunbar Esq, as the trusty master of this court
to take possession of said County Treasury, the
said office being vacant and hold the same until
the appointment and qualification of Treasurer
shall be made and perfected
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11
DEATH Oh A VALUABLE HORSE.

W. G, Robinson has just received news from
Canton Of the death Of one Of the thoroughbreds,
the grey geding known here as SAM" but re-
corded in Wallace's handbook as "Ebenezer R.
Driver" wills. drove over to Canton with hia
team, but was obliged to leave Sam there for
treatment the horse being taken III with lung ie-
YER from which he has since died, as stated
The animal was exceedingly valuable, being on
,ly six years old and having been sired by Pecks
Idol, one of the most noted horses on the cOnti-
nent Sans full brother Don took his ii'st season
out last year, and made record of 2;S2, but had
no more promise Of speed than Sam. The loss is
a severe one to wills. and lamented by all horse
men,-AkrOn argus.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

A Cross FIRE-John Reichert, Joseph and VIM
Myers, made things extremely interesting at Hu
berty's last Monday, andwhen they were through
Bill thought Reichert had stolen $40 from him
anu had him arrested. In the evening Reichert
snd Joe Meyers met aud enjoyed mil" in
which Joe bit Reicherts thumb in rather an un-
sportsmsn-like manner When the fight was
over Meyers skipped for Massillon, but returned
and was arrested for assault and battery on war
rant sworn out by ReiChert. When the cases
came up for trial the parties effected compro
misc
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

WANTED TO DIE.-A Massillon man wanted to
die last Saturday and made two attempts to poi
son himself with laudanum, He, through the
shrewdness of the first druggist was about to
drink two ounces of a harmless mixture Colored
like laudanum in glass of beer, when by
stander who had seen him pour out the stuff
knocked him down He Immediately applied tC
another druggist and this time was given lauda'
num- but being closely watched was unable tC
surrender himself to the old fellow with tall
1t is said that trouble in his family was the cause
of his rash determination.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

AN OR'NARY TRAMP.-Mr. James Horton, of
Ashtabula, fed one Of these valuable members of
society called tramps, and after he had done so,
as the object of his charity, insisted on hanging
around, Mr. Horton was obliged to order him off
the premises Then the tramp sci FIRE to the val
liable barn of the man who had just given him
his hospitality, and the flames spread to another
barn near by, and burned that also. One of these
days people will get down on the tramp element,
and then the tramp element will find the country
air unhealthy.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

The Mississippi plan of collecting taxes on
drinks differs from the Mofett system. Books of
coupons are sold by the State Auditor to all liquor
dealers. When a drink is sold, the consumer re-
ceves coupon, which entities him TO receive
from the State, in payment of his taxes one cent,
If two drinks are to be paid for, be receives an
orange colored coupon good for two cents. If
five drinks, blue paper good for five cents. Not
only does the State enjoy an Income from the
tax on drinks but the consumer has a reasonable
chance of paying Off taxes with coupons.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

THE FOURTH AT WAYNEsBURG-Was celebrated
in a modest way. The gallant Waynesburg band
discoured their best airs in the village, and then
after noon formed in open file and led the way to
the grove where fair assemblage of aged and
youth, male and female, listened to the music
and also to brief remarks from A. McGIegor and
and Prof Wallace, of Hanoverton Esquire Sny-
der presided on the occasion, and the whole affair
passed off pleasantly and with proper decorum.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

A canary bird and its cage were stolen from the
residence of Fred Talbert on North Walnut street
last Saturday evening" The cage was hanging
outside the front door, and the thief must have
gone through the house from the kitchen and
reached out the door for the cage because Mrs.
Talbert was seated at a neighbor's only few feet
from, and in full view Of the door. A few pullets
were taken from tree on a neighbors premises
the following evening.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

A new way Of filling theater is resorted to in
Paris, where in summer the theaters are empty in
fine weather, and only full when the rain drives
folks in from the bouleyards. There is kind of
chemical paper which changes color with damp.
When the atmosphere is dry it is blue, when wet
1t turns to pink The manager prints free admis-
sions on this chemical paper, and puts at the foot
condition; This ticket is only available if the
ticket be blue. If 1t be pink 1t will be refused"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

Samuel WilkisOn, of Alliance, was brought to
Canton, Saturday, for petit larceny. The offense
was breaking into"a candy wagon and stealing
about $40 worth of goods Wilkison has always
been good boy, it is said, until within few
months since when he has been in bad society
and drinking little. His mother is almost heart
broken by the affair, and it is hoped that the time
he spends in jail will bring him to a realization
of the folly of his ways.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

"Girc me neither poverty nor richC8," said Agar
and this will ever be the prayer Of the wise. Our
incomes should be like our Shoes if too small,
they will gall and pinch us, but if too large they
will cause us to stumble and to trip. Wealth, at
ter ALL is relative thing, since he that has little,
and wants less, is richer than he that has much,
but wants more. True contentment depends not
upon what we have; tub was large enough for
Diogenes but world was too little for Alexan.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

AN EXCELLENT CHoICE.-Levi Mckinney was
elected Water Works Superintendent by the,
Board of Trustees at their last meeting over twelve
competitors. His salary will be 5000 per annum..
Mr.. Mckinney was formerly our Street Commis-
sioner, and is competent and worthy man for
his new position. Mr.. Althouse has acceptably
filled the place for number of years,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

grocery on Chestnut street owned by Mr.,
Gutknecht was entered by burglars last Sunday
night. An entrance was made through an out.
side cellar door, which was torn from its fasten-
ings. Mr. Gutknecht was aroused by the noise,
and going into the store room frightened the in
truder, who fed. The party was in the act Of
prying open the money drawer with q chisel
when surprised.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

We record a number of cases of petty theving
this week, but none of them show such an amount
Of daring and brazen impudence as the follow
ing During Sunday night burglars entered the
residence of Joseph Henry on the corner of Mar
ket and First streets, built fire in the stove, pre-
pared themselves a meal, arranged the table and
enjoyed late supper, OF course all good citizens
hope they were attacked with cramps.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

The tramps whom we mentioned last week as
having been arrested for stealing shoes, knives,
handkerchiefs, &C., were fed three days on bread
and water while being kept in the cooler, and
grew so weak that officer RigleT found 1t neces-
sary to give them each a piece of cheese-good
lively cheese-trom which to gather strength to
leave town
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

Billy Lichtenwalter typo at the DEMOCRAT
office, is very, very happy. 1t Is a boy and when
Billy attempted to lock up a form this morning
with the lye brush, the veteran editor of the Dem
ocRAr smiled benignly, and made the casual OBJ
servation that such instances Of mental abstrac.
tlon were quite common among young fathers
but they rarely, If ever, occurred after the birth
of the first child.-RepOsitOry, 9Th.
Long may the "Lichtys' wave
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

CATHOLIC INsTITUTE.-The members Of the
Catholic Institute elected the following officers
on the 18th: President, J. B. Dramie; Vice Presi-
dent, George A. Winerhalter Secretary Miss
C,emmine Meyer; Treasurer John schillngi men,
bers of Board, Mrs. Catharne A. Meyer, Miss
Frances Alexander, Mr.. Julius Dannemiller
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

Our readers will observe very liberal scatter
ing of petty hefts on the local page of this issue,
and if they have weak fastening to door or
window repair it, or light oa d in the old queen
Annie" pour in more shot. By the way, 1t is as
tonishing that with all the recommendations and
threats to shoot sneak thief they not only escape
being shot, but even escape being identified or ar
rested.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

FOR FoRGERY.-George Lamport, youth about
10 years of age, was brought to the county jail last
Wednesday for forging the name of Mr., Evans,
of Waynesburgh, to note of $50. Lamport is
painter and evidently bad boy He had pre-
liminary trial before Esqr Snyder of Waynes-
burgh and is bound over
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

CRowDING THE THING.-A lad while passing the
DEMOCRAT office on the Fourth with pack of
fire crackers in his coat pocket, was extensively
surprised to find them exploding Of their own
sweet wills. He may have thought twas a new
kind of fire engine or Internal machine, but
whatever thinking he did was at lightning speed
1t is estimated that the boy turned both ways
three hundred times, stood on his head four hull-
dred times spat on his hands three times, and
said forty thousand fuss words before the dis
tuGbanee in his pocket ceased.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

ACCIDENTAL lite fveyear-od daughter Of
Jacob Eicher, who resides just north of the city,
on the Harrisburgh road, injured herself in sor-
rowful manner, Saturday afternoon, She was
playing with a scythe and through some means
cut a deep cash in her leg, just above the ankle,
almost severing the small bone on the outside.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

Lawrence & Myers are sole agents for the Amer
lean Wine and Cider Mill, the only hand mill
made that crushes the fruit on the old and only
true principle. Works easier and makes more
cider in less time and from the same amount of
apples than any other mill in the market No
farmer, or fruit grower, should be without one.
iun27-dW
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

Ben Butler settling himself down on his double
chin, and lifting up documents to within three
inches of his terribly near sighted eyes or delib-
eratey lifting his left lapel and burying his nose
"up to the hilt' in the perfume of his button hole
bouuet whenever Mrs. jerks was too many for
him" was picture for comic almanac.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11
.llrY MOoLEN MILLS. ESTABLISHED 1855.

Farmers and others desiring good homemade
woolen goods, free from shoddy, will find what
they want at the City Woolen Mills. complete
line of woolens casslmeres, cloths satines, jeans
blankets, flanncls and yarns, which will be sold
for cash or exchanged for wool at cash prices.
Custom carding, spinning and manufacturing
done In a satisfactory manner at reasonable rates.
Also carpet washing.
jun19-dm L. ALEHANDER, Prop
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

make hay while the sun Shines Farmers
must have good appetites or they can'tmske hay.
DR.. Fenners Capitol Bitters is the best appetizer
and vitalizer extant, while his Blood and Liver
Remedy and Nerve Tonic cures dyspepsia and
nervous diseases. For sale by W. B. Foye.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

ACCIDENT Hershey who works at Aultman's,
had his wrist injured by the discharge of revol-
yer on the Fourth The ball entered on the up
per side of the wrist and ran around just over the
bone to the back of the wrist, The ball was ex-
tracted by Dr. Brant, and the wound will not
prove OF great moment.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11
Navarro, July 8, 1878,
Editor Democrat,

EIuOT D6NlOCfUJ'
Enclosed find draft for two dollars. which you
will apply to Mr.. John Nossinger's account, and
forward his paper as usual, for he is staunch
Democrat and is responsible, He told me he had
not got his paper for week or two and supposed
you had discontinued it for his neglect to pay in
advance &c. In haste, yours respectfully,
A. HENDERSON.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11
MDONALDSVILLE.

The little village Of McDonaldsyle, In Jackson
township was the scene Of a pleasant family gath
ering on the 4th, verifying the old sorlptural In
junction OF Honor thy father and thy mother"
On this occasion II was the anniversary OF The
birthday Of Mrs, Mary Moose mother Of VIM
Moose, the enterprlsing landlord In the village
and he with the rest Of the friends and relatives
proceeded to give the old lady surprise, and ao-
cordlngly had all Of them assembled there, Mr.,
Moose had the Greentown Band engaged for the
OCCASION and on their assembling at the hotel
they marched, followed by the procession Of rela'
tlves and friends to the number Of fifty or more,
to the residence Of Samuel BOtZ, where Mrs M Is
living. Upon arriving there they explained the
fact to Mrs, Moose that this was her birthday and
that relatives and friends had assembled at her
sons to give her their congratulations, The pro-
cession was then recognized and headed by
Mother Moose and old Mrs. Metz about two of
the Oldest women in the township, marched
back to the hotel Upon arriving at the hotel a
few remarks were made by John Hammer, Esq,
congratulatlng the old lady on this her 18th birth
day. After the remarks and personal congratu
lations the party sat down to a hearty repast.
Mrs Moose's maiden name was Mary Feuster
maeher. She was born in Lehigh county Penn.
sylvania July 4th, 1900 and is consequently IS
years Of age, She was married to George Moose
in 1891 and lived with him in welded life 81
years, when Mr. Moose died, They celebrated
their golden wedding In McDonaldsville in 1871
They had nine children, of whom are living and
2 2dead-one dying in infancy and the other was
accidentally shot in 1854 She has AZ grandchil-
dren and l3 great.grandchildren.
Mrs Moose is in good health, and we hope she
may live to see many more anniversaries Of her
birth
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

An unusual sight was the moving of a one.story
frame building through our streets, Monday,
which was so loaded on two wagons that one Of
Nighman's teams could draw it with ease, The
building was of very respectable size, and the
chimney was still standing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11
rmSr.nIlsS MOUSE FOR RENT.

A house on North Market street, with water
gas, bath room, and all conveniences to be iound
in flrst.class house, One of the finest locations
in the city. Possession given Immediately In
auire at this Office. may23.tf
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

. Those living in the vicinity Of the East school
who have little children will be glad to know
that Miss Bowerce has established school in
the building connected with the German Re-
formed church for instruction in the primary
branches
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

As there was no Council meeting last Monday
evening, no action was taken on the petition Of
tax payers for more gas light on streets. We have
had dark streets long enough now, and hope there
will not be any more delay in bringing about the
request of petitioners on that subject
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

Elias Black, of New Britain Pa. has not sold an
ounce of his farm products In years, He believes
in keeping everything. A field of four acres is
covered with stacks of grain, some of which have
stood there for fifteen years, and are the homes Of
vprmin
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

When in want of set of Harness, Saddle, Whip
Fly-Net, or anything in horse furnishing goods,
don't fail to call on VIM. Lindeman East Tusca-
rawas street. as he is far in the lead Of any of
them in this business and he can suit you in price
and quality.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

They say Bob Ingersoll made more money by
lecturing last season than any other lecturer,
beating Beecher and Joe Cook both. His fees as
lawyer are also said to be enormous, In thegoods
of this world Bob is getting rich.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11
FOR SALE.

have a 6rstclass Phaeton and one new Buck
Board which will sell cheap. Secondhand
Buggies and Carriages always on hand and for
sale cheap Give me call,
L.P. FARNHAM,
Corner Fourth and Cherry sts
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11
WANTED,

Evervbody to know that when you make pur'
chase oi property or accept II as smortgage securi
ty, YOU may save loss and trouble by making the
seller or morgager furnish an abstract Of title.
"N'''' II. II TRUMP, Abstracter,
jun27 If Opposite 81. Cloud Hotel Canton "
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11

copy of Erwin's Musical Cosmos has been
sent us. 1t has q pages Of reading matter and
music, select and original. J. H Erwin is editor,
aud Erwin IL McCauley, publishers, The SUBJ
scripuon price is but sl.25 Address as above.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-07-11
FIRsr.CLAss ORGAN FOR SALE, CHEAP.

I have one of Needhams best Parlor Organs, 6
stops and sci of reeds, and finished in the finest
style Cost new $3.50, and will be sold for 500
cash. Been in use only years and is just the
thing for the paror or small church. For par
ticulsrs call on DANIEL K00NS,
Corner Mahoning and North sts.,
Canton, Ohio