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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24
THE LOST MAN OF LOUISVILLE.

The report that was put into circulation regard
ing the discovery of the man Peterman who 30
suddenly disappeared from Louisville a few
weeks since, tHrns out to be false. There Is con-
siderable excitement about the affair as yet, and
the town council Of Louisville has offered re-
ward for the recovery of his body, dead or alive
To make the excitement still more intense the
following letter was dropped into the P. o. box
of Rev, L. Hoffer:
Dear Sir Seate my Self to day to Let you no
that was Coming from Canton and 1 seain man
Laing in Wite file think 1t Is that Lost man it
Is Bewine canton and slapt toon about miles
from each town would put my name but the pc =
pie Is so bad fit ainte that man they might think
1t is me that 1t Is me that don 1t you Send Some
man to surch to day without fail
Dyour truly
After receiving the letter on Tuesday, party Of
men were Immediately sent out to search for the
missing man, and yesterday the number was in
creased, we learn, to some forty or more, who are
securing the country between Canton and North
Industry, but up to this time have made no dis
coveres.
Itseems Vincent Peterman left home on the
first day Of January to visit Jerome Crevoisie,
who lives on farm about mile west of town,
Not finding Mr.. Crevoisie at home he remained
there two hours or over till Mr.. Crevoisie should
return, and took supper in the mean time After
this, he and Mrs. Crevoise started to go to town,
but soon met John Cramer going for Mr. Crevoi-
sizes buggy to take Mr.. c. home With Cramer
Mrs, C. returned to the house, and Peterman
started towards town to find Crevoisie at Bayley's
saloon near the station, Thisis the last known Of
Peterman, The search has been thorough and
continued Crevoisie's premises and house have
been thoroughly searched under warrant Issued
by Mayor Penny on an affidavit of Mrs Peter
man, No clue has yet been found, unless the let.
ter given above may prove clue. Peterman was
Frenchman, aged as or so and has wife and
four children at Louisville, destitute. 1t is sup
posed he had two Or three hundred dollars about
him. The people Of Louisville are much excited
over the mystery, and it is no wonder
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24
MASSILLON NEWS,
Two twelve-year old lads broke through the Ice
near the canal bridge and got a cool ducklng,

Two twelve-year old lads broke through the Ice
near the canal bridge and got cool ducklng.
George Atwater slipped and fell OH the floor oI
the American hotel last Friday evening, break
ing an arm near theebow.
Postmaster c. II. Kicks has been reappointed
and this suits a large majority of Republican
Massillonians and displeases nobody seriously,
Mrs. Isaiah Jacoby died at her home on Mill
street on Thursday of last week, after lingering
illness. She was a daughter Of Mr.. Geo. Young,
OF Massillon. Her age was thirty,two, and she
leaves husband and three small children.
Frederick s. Smith, who kept a saloon south of
the Farmers Hotel left for parts unknown short
time since, when his effects were sold TO pay his
debt, Last Saturday he was arrested at Marion
by Officer Paul, and returned to this city on a
charge Of forgery,-Americdn.
Nor THE MAN.-Policemaa Full err OF Gallon,
arrested a sneak thief who gave his name az
Charles Warden, and who answered the descnp-
ton Of Michael Brien, one Of the three accused
Of numbering young Cooper at Masslllon. On
bringing him to Massillon, he was found not to
be the o'Brlen wanted and was discharged.
General Orlando NJ. Poe, formerly of Massillon
ana VINO now nOluB tne responsible position OF
chief engineer on General Sherman's staff, was
In the city several hours on Wednesday last. The
General Is distinctly remembered by many OF our
old citizens, as he left this region while quite a
a young man. His headquarters are at Washing
ton, although he is absent from the city greater
part Of his time. Last Summer he accompanied
General Sherman in his four months tour of the
Indian country and the Far West and aecompan'
led his chief in nearly all his official visits. The
Poes' were numerous and illustrlous family In
these parts during the early days Of Ohio, and
were known far and wide for their great size,
muscular endurance and bravery General Poe
is worthy representative Of this class and direct
descendant Of Adam Poe, the great Indian fighter,
He spent several hours in this city, and made a
short visit at the home Of his mother, who still
lives near the village of Navarro, American.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24

GALLON, January 1S.-POlleeman Fuller this
evening arrested Frank R, Lee on the charge Of
bigamy. This man Lee came to Gallon last
spring during the Murphy excitement, and was
Outspoken in his sentiments regarding the move
ment. Shortly afterward he joined church, and
being poor and out of employment, considerable
sympathy was created for him, and he was given
employment. About month since he was mar
red TO lady in this place. all the time protesting
strong religious convictions and leading plous
life. A few days since a lady from sandusky
came here, protesting to be his lawful wife, and
produced marriage certificate showing her to
have been married to him on the 9lst Of Decem-
Der, 1874. Mr.. Fuller arrested him this evening
at the railroad depot as he returned home from a
trip in search of work He will have his prelim-
mary trial tomorrow morning
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24

We cheerfully send samples and prices on ap-
plicauon; boys and amateurs need not apply, as
we do not keep peanut stand.-[Typo Syracuse,
NY.
Yet we hear occasionally Of regular dealers in
other lines Of business who prefer the peanut
performers in job printing. Such persons may
not know much, and think less of the great bust.
ness world and what Is due to good sense and
sound judgment An amateur or boy printer is
one who starts printing Office with $1,000 outfit,
or little more, and imagines he is to become a
Greeley, or Franklin, and be shining light to
ages yet unborn. We speak not complainingly,
for philosophy has long since taught us to take
this world as 1t is and not quarrel too much with
1t. Mankind differ in their breadth Of view. The
minds grasp varies immensely. A Newton can
grasp the universe and explain the lawt, while
the Pigmy with more conceit, occupies his Alps
and thinks himself some pumpkins"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24
IMPORTANT TO LAND SEEKERS COLONIsTs !!

Feeling sure that we can carry passengers to the
far West as cheaply, quickly, & more comfortably
than any other Route, we wish to inform all per-
sons who contemplate going West to settle, or take
view of the country, that on and after January
1st 1878, we will sell tickets from Massllon at the
following low rates: To st. Louis aud return
$3.50; to Kansas City and return sS495, to Ellis,
Kan, and return s4745 to Kinsley, Ran, and re-
turn SAL 95 to Emporia and return Si4 60, and to
any other point wanted at corresponding low
rates of fare, tickets good to return 80 days from
date of sale 200 pounds of baggage free to each
whole ticket,
Parties Of 40 or more going together will be
furnished q through car to st. Louis without
change by giving us due notice of the fact, an in
ducement offered by no other Line.
IICall on or address f. sladden, agent OF the
Cleveland, Tuscarawas Valley and Wheeling Ry'
at Massillon, or any agent of the Company, for
tickets time of trains, &c. or P. A. Hewitt, audi
tor, 10 Case Building Cleveland, Ohio.
a5-By sure that your tickets read via this line.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24

Married, at Virginia, Nev on the 4th inst, by
Rev. Father McGrath, All Wan, Esq, and Miss
Nan Ying. The following was the ceremony
"Ah Wan, you likee this one piecee woman much
good?" "You betn Nan Ying, you likee this
one piecee man way up good2" me Hkee this
piecee." "Ah Wan, you never catchee no more
woman but this one piecee, dye mind that?" "Me
no more catChee" Nan Ying you catchee nc
more man but All Wan, dye understand that p
"Alllightee" "Then, in the name of the Almighty
callee you all samee one piece meat" The
groom paid $500 for the bride to the company tha
imported her. and when he learned that If he had
married her the law would have given him pos
session of her without paying cent gloom wal
cast over the community.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24
MAYORS COURT.

His "HOnors" has been very quiet for the
past few weeks, 0uly a few Of the regular
drunks," "disorderly conducts" &C., of which we
nOte:-
Mrs Lucinda Smith, who seemed disposed to
disturb the peace &C., and was fined IS and costs
Nick Donner thought he could "get away" with
police officer and on his appearance before "His
Honor" he was relieved of 50 and COSTS for the
benefit Of the city Treasury,
Geo. Geice jr, for drunkenness, 50 and costs.
Billy Cameron, the usual drunk, 81 and costs.
John Astfast, another drunk 81 and costs and
committed until paid.
Geo. Mist was arrested for diBorderly conduct
and had jury trial and was. acquitted, there be
ing no case against him.
Johnny Jones was drunk and disorderly and was
fined IS and costs and committed.
Jac Psel drunk and disOrdeIly and fined 50
and costs.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24

CAUGHT.-United States Inspector Of Internal
Revenue, Judge Miller, Of Iowa. made an Off.
cial call upon Louis Dumont, of our city on Mon.
day. Mr.. Dumont is retail grocer and keeps
liquors for sale by the small. Mr.. Dumont too, II
must be said, Is good business man, and intends
faithfully to comply with the U. B. revenue law
in all its crooked and tortuous ways. Mr.. Miller,
of course, had the hint as to Dumonts culpsbility
and entered the establishment blandly, but with
calm authority. He demanded a peep at his
books, and soon found the case, where some
years ago Mr.. Dumont sold at one and the same
time to a man more than five gallons Of liquor
contrary to the statute in such case made and
provided. 1t mattered not that the quantity was
of different liquors, Mr.. Dumont was equally Ii.
able as though of but one kind of liquor Almost
any one would understand the law just as Mr.
Dumont did. But "lsw is law" and as Jeremy
Bentham says, Governments generally make
laws for their subjects as man makes law ioT
his dogs least, under Republican rule, this
has been much the case. In fact, this country is
governed too much. We now hope, in time, to
get round to Democratic rule once again. and ul
timately get rid Of all these odious laws requiring
espionage into mans business, and then make
him pay the official we'll for It, We suppose thai
Mr.. DumOnt, like sensible man, as he is, settled
on the best terms possible and Judge Miller
went on his way rejoicing that he had made Il
again. Dealers generally consider 1t a system o.
blaCkmailing-but 1t is child of the John Sher
man Republican leaders,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24

COLUMBUS, o., January 1S.-A meeting of Rail-
way Freight Agents, in which some eight or ten
different roads were represented, was held at the
Neil House to-day to arrange rates Of the Ohio
and Michigan roads for the transportation of ice
from the lakes to Columbus, S2l; Dayton, S2S;
Cincinnati, S26; Newark, ,s21; GAINESVILLE, $685. Chill
licothe, $685. Portsmouth, $685. Louisville, KY, $685.;
London o., %; Springfield, S22; Circleville, S38;
Marietta, $40, The above rates are based on ten
tons per car one ton additional however, being
allowed the shipper or consignee to cover shrink
age.
Larney, who picked the pocket Of Hon. Benz.
LoVelace, pleaded guilty this morning to petit
larceny, and was assessed a fine of $40 and costs
and sentenced to the county jail for term Of 20
days, Unfortunately for the public, the scope Of
the crime would not make 1t grand larceny.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24

ACCIDENT-ThOmas Lathrope, engineer at the
Spring Works, while cleaning the boilers of the
establishment last Sunday met with painful ac-
cident. The boiler is Of the locomotive pattern,
and large amount of scales had gathered around
the tubes which he was endeavoring to remove
by the use of benzine, Things went along all
right until he was about to fasten on the MANIFOLD
an explosion took place. throwing Mr.. Lathrope
and a boy some ten feet. Mr.. L. was terribly
burned about the face and right arm, which will
lay him up for couple Of weeks. The boy es-
capped unhurt.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24

The Ashland Press tersely says Those seduc-
tive newspaper articles urging people to come to
town and embark in manufacturing are not as
numerous nowadays as formerly, Men who
stuck to their farms and inculcateda love of farm
life in the breasts Of their sons have not had the
painful experience Of seeing them without work.
The young man who owns but ten acres, and
sticks to it, will always be certain Of his bread.
He has trade that will always bring him bread
and meat. He never will be forced to tramp.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24

B. Dannemiiler Sons, wholesale grocers, have
recently made some Improvements in their estab'
lishment by removing their office to the rear OF
building, thus giving them much more room in
front and very cOzy little Office. They have also
put in new and elegant fire and burglar proof
SAFE manufactured by the Diebold Safe and Lock
Co. The Messrs. Dannemiller have established a
wholesale business second to none in the State,
outside of the larger cities. Their roasted coffees
have achieved a reputation equal to the best.
They are careful, prudent business men, and are
worthy the confidence of the business public.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24

NEWARK, January 1s-The Grand Jury for the
present term of court in this county ended Its la
bors to day The important indictments found
were: against c. Coulter, of York street, murder.
er, manslau yhter; Alfred Jones Linnville, muir
derer murder in the first degree The trial of the
last named, which will probably take place dur
ing this term, will be of unusual interest. His
crime, as it is now understood, was horrible and
it is Rbt improbable that the testimony that will
be elected during the trial will make the crime
appear still worse. The victim was his maiden
daughter
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24

RAvENNA-On the 14th inst, L, W, Hall & Son,
proprietors of the Republican Democrat, made an
assignment to ]. D. Horton and C. A. Reed, attor-
neys for the benefit of their creditors In addi-
ton to the publication of the Republican, Demo-
crdt, they had for years carried on book and no.
ton store No inventory or statement of their as
sets or liabilities has yet been made, but it is said
on the street hat their liabilities are not far from
s90OOO and that their assets are nominally much
above that, and the hope is expressed that in the
end they will pay in full.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24

JOHN B, GOUGH-The renowned Cough deliv'
cred his lecture on "Blunders," at the Baptist
Church in this city on Thursday evening Of last
week, to a large and appreciative audience COM
posed of our substantial citizens His lecture
was rich in thought and humor, and he never
allowed the interest to flag His last halfo three.
quarters of an hour was taken up by the "blun'
ders" Of intemperance, in which the speaker ap-
pealed to young men in words of power. AS an
orator, Mr., Cough has few equals. OF course one
could see the Yankee groove of his mind, as for
instance he spoke of the sad consequences of the
"blunder" of negro slavery, but not word of the
awful "blunder" of war and its results He did
not dilate on the present distress and business
stagnation throughout the land and show up the
causes present and remote and exhibit the conse
quences of unjust rule and of the robbers policy
the simple plan,
That they should take who have the power
THAI. they should keep who can,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24

Doctor Gsrduer, the old head master of the Bos-
ton Latin School, was exceeding proud OF his
economy in matters of dress, and often lectured
his pupils on extravaganza of the same, One
morning he entered his classroom, which WAS
filled with boys just arrived at their teens, and
stroking his venerable overcoat approvingly, and
surveying its general effect, said, gravely, "Dye
see this eoat2 How many of you boys there can
say you have worna coat for forty years. as have
this 9i
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24
ARE non GOING mol KANSAsi

If SO, go via the Cleveland, Mt. Vernon and Co.
lumbus R. R., the shortest and quickest route to
all points in Missouri, Kansas and Texas.
Single and Round Trip Tickets to St. Louis,
Larned, Hays, Kinsley, Raymond, Great Bend,
and all other points in Kansas for sale at lower
rates than you can buy elsewhere.
Call on or address IA. FRENCH,
Agent G. Mt V. & G. R. R. Co.
jRn17 pw Massillon, Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24

Dods-Recently forty-one out of flock Of for.
ty.twO sheep, belonging to John Connell & Son
near East Liverpool, were killed and msngled by
dogs. Suit was instituted against the owner of the
dogs, and trial had by a jury. The jury re-
turned verdict against the owner of the dogs fol-
the amount of damages shown to have been sus.
tanned by the plaintiff, viz S19S.25.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24

Lizzie Hamilton and Sarah McDaniels, two col
ored women of Algiers, La after divine service a
couple of Sundays gince, had duel with knives
to decide who should be recognized as sweetheart
of popular young mulatto. The congregation
formed a ring and after Sister Hamilton had stab
bed her rival five times she was hailed victor, II
is doubtful If Sister McDaniels will recover.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24

To CoLoRADo-Lewis Miller, Of sherrick &
Miller, of our CITY, left on Monday for Colorado in
search of health, We sincerely hope Mr.. Miller
will realize his fOudest anticipstions for he is a
gentleman of high worth and under forty years
of age, This is serious drawback to Senator
sherrick's usefulness In the Senate of our State.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24
FIVE. YEAR.OLD POETRY

LITTLE BY LITTLE
"Little by little" the sparrow said,
AS she brought straw, a stick, or a thread
Little by little, one by one"
Till at last her nest was done--well done.
PROVERBS IN RHYME
A man of words and not Of deeds,
Is like garden full Of weeds.
Vessels large may venture more,
But little boats should keep near shore,
For age and want save while you may;
No morning sun lasts all the day.
Most haste, less speed, is often true,
And this advice give to you
Be not too clever to take pains,
For patience more than talent gains.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24

]. C. Herold is still in charge at the Standard
Clothing Hall, and is handing out the clothing at
ruinously low prices. Mr.. H. Is one of the &C
Commodating gentleman who knowshow to treat
his customers. He is always ready to show his
goods TO customers, and never fails to give them
bargains.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24
VIENNA BREAD,

HI. Bacon has commenced the Baking Of Bread
at his Restaurant, and is now ready to supply GUS
TONERS the celebrated Vienna Bread baked with
out the use of Alum or Amonia. He has secured
the services of an experienced baker from New
York and will turn out bread second to none in
the city. and at prices as low as the lowest, Give
the Vienna Bread trial and you will use no
ether,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24

spurgeon says he has often thought, when hear
ing certain preachers of high order speaking to
the young, that they must have understood the
Lord to say Feed my cameleopards" instead Of
Feed my lambs" for nothing but graffes could
reach any spiritual food from the lofty rock on
which they place 1t. .aa F-t-.e
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24

The competitive examination Of candidates for
nomination as Cadet Midshipman into the U. s.
Naval Academy from the Seventeenth Congress
sional District of Ohio will commence at 10
O'clock a. M, in the parlors of the Chase house,
Alliance o., on Thursday, the 9th day of Februa'
ry next, and the result made known through the
Press Newspapers of the district please copy.
By order Board of Examiners.
L. NJ. WHITING.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24

FREMoNT.-The new bridge over the sandusky
river is pronounced the best and cheapest iron
highway bridge in the State. The Messenger says:
"The bridge has cost, as 1t now stands, stone work
and ALL just sl967O,45. 1t is the best strongest,
widest (5615 feet and cheapest iron highway
bridge for its length 1920 feet in Ohio. Captain
Williams, who is State Examiner of Railroad
Bridges says it is stronger than many Of the rail.
road bridges in Ohio, and as he knows whereof
he speaks II is hardly likely that his word will be
disputed" The county paid S5.26445 and the
State s14975O5. 1t was built by the King Bridge
Company, of Cleveland.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24

The best Cigars, wholesale and
retaiI,) Smoking and Chewing To-
bacCOs, in the City are to be had
at William VOlkmann's, Democrat
Rnilding,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24

Mrs. Clara Sterling will take a few Guitar
scholars for term of three months "a les
sons for the very moderate charge of So per pupil,
Call on or address her at No. 43 East Tuscarawas
street. jan17t
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24

We live just far enough from Canton to know
that the editor of the Repository is making an ass
of himself in his attacks on the Stark County
Commissioners, every one Of whom isa citizen
above reproach. We also live near enough to
know that Mr.. vance's ignorance OF his contem-
poraries is likely to extend to his new neighbors.
Akron Argus,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24

The following appeared in the Personal Col
umn Of the Cincinnati Enqirer
Gentleman correspondent wanted Address
Kittie B., Box 9l4, Canton,O.
Lady correspondent wanted. Address John,
Box 914 Canton, o,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24

PUBLIC SALE.-George Halter will sell at his
residence, 5 miles west of Canton and 1 mile
south of Genoa, on the old Halter farm, on the
4th of next month, horses, CATTLE sheep, farm
ing implements, 800 feet of oak fencing and lot
of oak siding
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24

zone by one the roses fall : one by one the vic
Tins Of consumption are numbered with the dead
whose Lives might have been saved by the timely
administration Of DR.. Fenners Blood and Liver
Remedy and Nerve Tonic and his Cough Honey.
Price 25c, So ST. For sale by W. B. Foye.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-24

Born 1769-Mrs. Angela POdesta Onetta died in
Cincinnati on the 1lth inst, aged 100 years and
one day. She was born in Italy, January 10, 1859
AT twenty she married Podesta and had by him
four sons and four daughters, all but one in the
old country Her youngest son, John Podestar
aged 81, lives in Cincinnati, and has been good
and kind TO his mother Her second husband
0netta, died some years ago In that city. She was
vigorous and sprightly to the last.