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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-04
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TIE THREE WISE WOMEN.

Three wise old women were they, were they,
Who went to walk on winter day.
One carried basket, to hold some berries
One carried ladder, 10 climb for cherries;
The third and she was the wlsest one,
Carried fan to keep Off the snn
"Dear, dearl" said one, "a bear see!
I think we'd better all climb a treew
But there wasn't tree for miles around
They were too frightened TO stay on the ground;
So they climbed their ladder up TO the top,
And satt there screaming" ,"Well drop wen dropl'
But the wind was strong as wind could be,
And blew their ladder right out to sea!
Soon the three wise women were all ahOat
In leaky ladder, instead Of a boat
And every time the waves rolled in,
or course the poor things we're wet to the skin.
Then they took their basket, the water 10 bail
They put up their fan, to make q sail
But what became Of the wise women then,-
Whether they ever got home again,
Whether they saw any bears or no.
You must find out, for ! don't know.
1 Mrs. E. Il, Corbett, ST. Nicholas for April
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most gone, Ihope you will write me again pref
ty soon. Your son, DICKERsoH H.

W bOOu, lOuf SON. DlCkEHbOh n.
December 2, 1877.
DEAR MOTHER: II is not very big town. There
ia one store where you treat 1t is Jerry's. You
walk right In. Jerry has molassescandy and pop
corn and peanuts and string and oranges and
canes aud brooms and raisns and gingerBnaA
and apples and fsh.hooks and plse. Jim bought
a pie once. Itwas wet, and you had to bite hard
to bite It, He got II for the lock. jaw A lock-IaW
is a supper, but Mr.. Wiseman dou catch us. 1t
Is at night. We had chicken, but promised
would not tell where 1t came from. will die be-
fore will tell. All the boys will die before they
will tell, 1t was the big boys, and they put up a
blanket at the window and made fire and roast.
ed 1t. We had some salt and jlck.knife. John
simms roasted it, He's a big boy. He knows
how, He always roasts things. You just stick a
sharp stick through itand roast It, It is good but
1t makes your stummack feel funny In the morn
ing. There is mother store, where the girls get
things and there is place to get your shoes
mended, and depot, and place for hoBe-shoes.
and church.
want another box. 30 goOdby d.
P. S-Mr. Wiseman said you'd feel bad about
these threeIdemeriB in my report butyOu needn't.
Jim has about ten dement's, All the boys gets de-
merits, One was old bottle threw in the hall,
cause didn't want 1t on the table, and one was
some water threw out the window, and a boy
was walking under, l had just washed me, and
he got wet and one was noise. You make 1t
with tin tomato can and string, I'll lx Ona
for you when get home Fhe bottom has come
out Of my bank. And my troWsers the gray ones.
How is the baby2 HARDIN.
P.s,-All the boys say Hardin.-Lucy j. Rider,
ST.. Nicholas for april.
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western Lands for Sale Or Exchange

have large quantity of Western lands in Iowa,
Indiana Missouri, Nebraska and Ohio that will
sell or exchange for improved FARMS To parties who
wish to provide for their children themselves who
wish to put their money where 1t will be perfectly
safe and sure to Increase in value this is good OPP
portunty Western lands, well located at fair prices
are sure to advance in value, because the govern
men only sells to actual settlers and therefore lands
on the market, except in the far West, are getting
scarce. If resume, the three or four hundred mil
lions of gold In the country Will become money ana
ductOn by redemption can be made. If the silver
men or greenbacers succeed they will depreCate the
currency, and thereby send up the price of lands.
Canton, jan 3, 1878-dm j. A. SA&TON,
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Farm For Sale.

The Crawford Coal Co. will sell its Farm, contain
ing about 90 acres, situated at Paus Station Law
renee Township, Stark Co.. O., miles north OF Mas
Rail Roads. The Farm is all under cultivation and
well watered and is one of the best grain growing
farms In the township Has good dwelling house and
bank barn, also three tenants houses. VIII be sold
within the next 60 days, and the purchaser will get
bargain seldom offered. Possession Will be given I'M
FRANK MILLHoF, Supt
Crawford Coal Co., Paul's Station, Stark Co., o.
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CHOICE FARM
FOR SALE At 4 BARGAIN.

The farm of John HOuck deceased, situated in
TusCarawas township, Stark county, Ohio four miles
southwest of MassillOn is offered at bargain, II
contains one hundred and fty-fOur acres with forty
acres of good timber. Large frame house, bank
barn. wagon shed, sheep shed, spring house and az
kinds of fruit Is watered by q cistern and never
falling spring at the house, which also supplies the
barn-yard with fresh water and good spring in
nearly every field. For particulars Inquire on the
farm or of ]. G. HOuCk, SS Liberty st., Pittsburgh,
c0rntv Ohio feb2ldm#
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GUARDIAN SALE
OF REAL ESTATE.

Pursuant to an order of the Probate Court Of Stark
county Ohio the undersigned, guardian of the minor
heirs of Uriah w. Shlder will sell at public auction
on the premises, on
Saturday the 9Th day of april, 1878,
at one o'clock D. m the following described real es
tate situated in Stark county, Ohio, tO-wt: Being
the undivided two-thirds of the following premises
being part of the southwest quarter of section &c.
township II, of ranges beginning for the same l6
chains 30 links west of the center of said section
thence north S9o wes along the quarter line chains
and so links; thence SOUTH 15o east chains and Y
links thence north 5S5 east chains and so links
thence north, $50 west, chains and IS links to the
place of beginning, containing two acres, more or
less. Also part of the same quarter beginning az
the northwest corner Of the above described tract IL
being the north boundary of said quarter section;
thence south, 15o east along the west line of said
tract chains and q links to post in the road lead
ing from Louisville TO CantOD thence with said road
south, 500 west 2 chains and 81 links to a stOne
thence north $50 west chains and go links to stone
on the north boundary of the aforesaid quarter sec.
ton: thence with said line eaStwardly chains and
So links to the place Of beginning, containing acres,
more or less.
Terms of sale-One.third cash, the balance in two
equal annual payments with interest secured by
mortgage on the premises.
WASHINGTON GUEST Guardian.
NoTE.-The widow and majority heir will also sell
their interest in the above described premises at the
same time and place. thus giving purchasers chance
to purchase the entire tract. mRr7-eW
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Farm For SGJe.

wish to sell my farm containing 1856 acres 25 acres
of good timber Frame barn, nearly new, good
dwelling house, never falling spring good orchard
The farm is in good state of cultivation and Is
very desirable property; is well located on the Har,
Harrsburgh Terms, easy. Inquire Of
ALEXIS FREDEZ,
feb2Slw$ Harrlsburgh, Ohio.
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Small Farm For Sale.

The undersigned, administrator of the estate Of
John Shafer deceased offers for sale with the con-
sent of the heirs the farm located 2 miles south Of
Osnaburg, and consists Of BIZ acres of GOOD Land;
There is on the farm O good twO-stOry house, and
barn. good orchard well watered. In fact 1t Is very
desirable little place and will be sold reasonably For
further particulars call on or address,
G. +. LAIBLIN, Administrator,
mar21 ON Canton, Ohio.
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DICK HARDIN AWAY AT SCHOOL

September 9, 1877.
DEAR MOTHER don't feel very we'll l want
to come home. am very sick. could not eat
any supper. My throat aches pretty bad Think
1 had better come home. The boy that sleeps
with me says mo st all the boys feels so at first
but may be 1 shall die. want to come home. I
will study good at home, So goOd.by. Your son,
DICK
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BraAHtr's s astnsg.
RANJOE AND banjo .MUSIC.

Handsomely finished, brilliant toned Banjos for
Full instructions and explanations accompany each
piece, enabling the learner 10 play Mt sight All the
latest waltzes marches, polkas, Hgs etc. comic and
artistic solos with variations limitations Of bell
chimes, handorgan and bag pipes All kinds of mu,
SIC arranged for banjo songs accompanlments, etc.
superior double length imported strings.
MCLAUGHLIN d STUART
mar2l-hw @IS Ontario st., Room 8, Cleveland, ,'O'
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Teachers Examinations.

Special examinations of teachers will be held by
the County Examiners as follows: Alliance Satur-
day, February, 10, and Masson, Saturday, March
institute the Rrst week in October at Canton. The
regular examinations rs usual at Canton on the first
Saturday of Every month All examinations COM
mence at o a. M. and applicants will not be admitted
after 10 o'clock BY order of Examiners,
ian24.tr b. d. WILSON, Clerk.
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Iron Roofing
At Manufacturers Prices, $3.50 per Sd.

Including fastenings nails and paint for extra cost
when laid Any ordinary laborer can apply II we'll
roof need not cost you more than about 500 per
square of 100 sqr feet when finished If done by our
experienced men 1t will cost you from $500 to $500
per square, all complete and warranted satisfactory
or valleys and chimneys to flash, etc. and we will
send our price for doing the work. Illustrated crcu
lars sample of material and roofsent on application.
This is the latest metallic roofing out, (patented
by H. w. Smith, 1917 and overcomes all objections
or imperfections Of other metallic roofs Is rapidly
gaining preference over all others wherever intro
duced Fire lightning wind, water and rust proof
Will out last ordinary frame buildings, reduces in
surance, and is far cheaper than shingles Confer
with us before buying any other,
r. @. SNYDER & CO.,
Owners and Manufacturers
mar21.dm Waynesburgh Stark Co., o.
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He is rich who is poor enough to be generous.

Heis rich who is poor enough to be generous
To extol ones own virtue is to make vice of 1t.
About pint of tears go to every pleasure tax.
ing the world over.
He who must use his eyes for ears hears much
that is lost amid the noisy rattle of speech
Look out for the man who makes liberal use
of the personal prOnoun 81" in conversation, for
the chances are that he is liar.
81 leave to my heirs an abundance of hate, envy
and legal strife" would be an appropriate clause
in the last wills OF most rich men.
Agentleman asked friend, in very knowing
manner, Pray did you eVers see a cat fish o. NO"
was the response but I've seen a rope.loalk."
One hiring lodging said to the landlady, ~
assure you, madam, am so much liked that
never left a lodging but my landlady shed tears"
Perhaps" said She you always went away
without paying"
"Is your master at home?' inquired a gentle
man Of the servant of the house at which he was
calling. mo. Sir" replied the man. when will
he be back.?,' asked the visitor. Cant say, sir"
said the man; when he sends me down to soy
he's out, can never be sure"
John G. SAKE, an American poet, sends the fol.
lowing to temperance convention:
You have heard of "the snake in the grass" my
boy,
Of the terrible snake in the grass
But tnow you must know,
Mans deadlest foe
Isasnake Of a different class.
Alasl
'Tis the venOmous snake In the glass;
Kansas teacher-"Where does all our grain pro-
duce go to2" Boy-"It goes into the hopper"
Hopper? What hopper" Boy (tri.
umphantly)-" "Grasshopper,"
Economy is the road to wealth, but it is unmac.
adamized and confounded hard road to travel
to those not accustomed to travel over 1t in his
infancy.
The ward boundaries of Constantineple will
have to be drawn in a little in order to get the
capital inside the limits Of the new map Of Tur.
key.-HGlUkeye.
"What is the difference between a potato and a
lemon2" When the questioned party says he
don't know, you say "ThenI don't want you to
buy any lemons for me-"
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LADIES READl

Instead of suffering yourselves to Ibe Bwindled
served you perhaps these many years take 1t to
Berry 4 BOstwick and have 1t made as good As
new, They can make any machine, no matter
how old, or what kind or how badly broken, Just
as good and just as nice as new. They can make
can make machines that never did work well
work perfectly. Improvements put on all ma.
chimes when ordered.
Most sewing machine companies rebuild and
resell the old machines they trade for. If 1t pays
them much more will it pay you.
Berry 4 BOstWick have twelve years actual eX-
perience in Rebuilding and Repairing all kinds
Of sewing machines, and have worked In the
leading factories. They guarantee satisfaction
and warrant all their work.
Give them call.
Office, 81 North Market Street,
july26 77.tf CANTON. OHIO.
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"Es sTEHEN UNBEwEGLIcH."

BY HEINE.
Immovable, unchanglng,
The stars stand in the skies,
Upon each other gazing
With sad and loving eyes.
They speak throughout the ages
A speech so rich so grand
But none of all the sages
That speech can understand
Bnt that speech have mastered,
Can all Its meaning trace;
What for grammar served me
Was my beloveds face.
-BLdckl0OOdS Magazine
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Notice to Contractors,

Sealed proposals VIII be received until noon of Sat
urday April 9th, by the undersigned at the Harness
Shop Of ]. & W. W. Reed Public Square, Canton, o.,
plans and specifications may be seen at the shop
The Board reserves the right TO reject any or all bids
BY order of the Board of Education,
marlfhw w. w. REED, Secretary.
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Railroad Election Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that meeting Of the stock
holders of the Plttsburg and Chicago Narrow Gauge
Railroad will be held at Canton. at the st. Cloud HO-
tel on Tuesday, April 10th, 1873 for the purpose OF
eecting Directors Of said Road, and transact
ing such other business as may come before the
board. By order Of the Corporators.
A. WADDELL,
+. H. LANE,
RarI4ew X. H. F0LGER
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NOTICE..

Office of VALLEY RAILWAY CoMPANY,(
CLEVELAND, o., March 9Th, 1873. !
The annual meeting of the Stockholders Of the
tors, and other appropriate business will be held at
the office of the Company in Cleveland, on Wednes
day April 18th, 1873, at eleven o'clock a. m. The
transfer books will be closed from March 18TH TO
April 18th inclusive. l.. ID. CLARKE,
mar7-lw Secretary.
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Call on or address
CATHARINE A. MEYER.
Canton, o., Mch 2Lgm
First Class Farms For Sale

I wish to sell my farm on the road between Miner
va and Bayard. 1t contains 1853 acres, about 40 of
which Is cleared and under good state of cutiva-
tion, about 60 acres is level plains land and balance
on the hill side, The soil is unsurpassed in the cOun
ty. The Improvements are q bank barn, so or 90x50
feet and 2S feet from top Of stable to the squarecov
cred with slate roof It has a threshlng floor so
feet SCARE without post in III sheep stable about
30XG0 feet, with ample storage room above for hay
corn cribs, Sheds &C. large twostory frame house,
not finished and first rate orchard Running water
In barn yard and kitchen Celler, supplied by never
falling springs within three-fourths Of mile of one
railroad depot and and one-halfmile of another
Also, a farm adjoining the town of Sandyville con-
tanning 100 acres, with first rate stone quarry on IT,
and undeTlaid with coal reasonably well improved
Also, another one and one-half miles from Sandy
vile, containing about 1860 acres underlald with COAL
with fair Improvements.
Also firstclass plains farm Of about 100 acres ON
the road from the falls of Sugar Creek to Strasburg
with new two-story frame house and bank barn, In
good condition and order.
also have about go acres across the creek from
this farm in timber all Of which wish to sell at fair
prices, and such terms as will suit the purchaser
]. SAXTON.
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Mat business you can engage in. $5 to so
per day made by any worker of either
DN sex right In their own localities. Par
ticulars and samples worth S free.
"I Improve your spare time at this husl
O6O ] ness. Address 5rINsoN & Co., Port
land Maine mar2l-gy
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Notice of Intention to Build
and RemOUe Bridge.

Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners of
Stark county Ohio, intend to erect new bridge
across the Mahoning River, near Kinks Grlst Mill
in Alliance Said bridge to be q double track iron
bridge with two foot walks and rebuild the two abut
ments and to move bridge now there to where the
Marlboro and Salem road crosses the Mahonng river
and build new abutments for said bridge, and Will
hear petitions for remOnstrances against the same
a. their office in Canton, the 5h day OF April 1878
JOSHUA WOOD.
JOHN POORMAN.
LEONARD RABER
mar7.hw Commissioners Stark Co,
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for SaIt.
FOR A SHORT TIME

We will sell at the following low prices
Farm Wagons at from om........"""".."."..S7Ot to S9O
Platform Spring Wagons.... to l4O
Three " ....".""....".".".lOO to l25
second hand" S5 to so
Top and Open Buggles.. 60 to ISO
One second hand Top Buggy""..".""""."".", 90
.,,,.,,,,..,,,,..... 90
" Shifting Seat Open Buggy. 70
" = Light Farm Wagon................ 20
We have also, and will continue to keep on hand,
good assortment of South Bend and Imperial Plows
and Repairs Agricultural Tools and Implements of
all kinds.
Parties wanting anything in our line by calling can
satisfy themselves that they save money by buy
ing OF us. Please call at the Knife Works office, or
at Ware House, 5th street in rear Of Schwertner's
shoe store, Respectfully Yours,
CLASS 81 co.
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MANAGER DUNCAN'S ATTEMPTED
ESCAPE.

HOT PURSUIT ny THE DETECTIVES DIsAp7
or THE FUGITIVE.
SAN FRANCISCO. Feb II, 1878.
Detectives having become possessed OF Information
leading them to believe that j. G. Duncan. tho alb
sconding manager OF the deiunct Pioneer Bank, was
about TO attempt flight from tho city schooner
H. J. McKennon which was 10 have sailed for Corcno,
Genital America this morning, boarded her of North
Point she getting up sail about halfpast three
A. NJ. Durcan's effects found on board, but not
tho fugitive himself Meantime tho tug Redmond,
which Il understood was to convey Duncan the
schooner, hove IN srsh but, seeing the yacht
Elaine, which The detectives had employed,
alongside tho schooner, made of IN
hurry pursued by tho Elaine. The Redmond
lost sight OF off Saucclito; found again Limo
Point; lost again of CITY Front. ind finally dis
covered tied up ut Hunters Point without soul
board. Whether Duncan left her nj saticelito or
Hunters Point remains uncertain. The schooner
seized ana hauled into the DOCK and Il Isl reported
that her captain ana the commander OF the Redmond
have been arrested.