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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25
HASslLLoN CORRESPONDENCE.

The unsghty ruins Of the January hre are still
standing and the pavement along the property Ia
still covered with debris, rendering II impossible.
Over here, our council pays the Clerk S15 per
year extra to furnish reports Of the proceedings To
the two newspapers. This ls new dodge. Won.
der II they would not raise 1t S25 more and furn.
ish the editors all OF their items.
The Masslllon Base Ball club was organized on
Saturday last, with twenty five members, Frank
shepley is Captain Of the first nine.
A beer garden has been opened by Julius wilt.
man near Holbysens brewery west Of town.
Edward Strong who removed to Clinton the
frat Of the month and who has been employed as
brakeman on the branch for the past three years,
died on Tuesday at Clinton after short illness Of
typhoid fever. He leaves a widow and two chill
dren,
The MassillOn boys got away with the Canton
nine in seven inning game of ball, on Saturday
with score of22 to 20.
The Citizens Band will give grand ball in a
week or two. The proceeds to go towards getting
q new uniform.
A freight car at the Fl. Wayne depot was bro.
ken into on Sunday night and some $3.50 or 5000
worth Of dress goods, muslin, &c, was stolen. The
oods was consigned to @, L, McClain q Bro.
Mayor Frants has ordered an election TO be held
In the LIST ward on Saturday next to elect a coun-
Gilman to filth unexpired term Of Fred. BreCkel,
resigned It is to be hoped that good working
Democrat may be selected.
A Welsh Choral Society has been lately formed
here with Daniel Roderick as president, 1t is
composed Of excellent vocallsts and they are pre-
pering for the coming EiSteddtod
Many Of our merchants are receiving large ad,
ditions TO their stock Of glass and ChinRware.
The alarm of FIRE on Tuesday afternoon was
caused by the burning Of pile Of Shavings in the
engine room Of Bayliss's works. 1t was extin.
guished promptly and before any serious damage
| was done.
| The two store rooms in the American House
block on Mill street are now occupied. One by
William Bowman formerly of the firm Of Smith
& Bowman, as a tin shop. The other has been
neatly fitted up by Messrs. sCherer & Kline as a
meat market
L0M0DAY-0n the 10Th inst, at Massillon, OF
brain fever, Robert infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Lomoday, aged three months and eleven
days,
LANDEN-0n the 23d Inst, of consumption, at
Massillon Willie son Of MI. and Mrs Henry Ian.
den aged II years.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

MONDAY EVENING, April %, 1873.
Council met all present except MCCann, Min.
utes Of previous meeting read and approved,
The President announced the standing commit.
tees as follows:
Streets and Alleya-HerbruCk, McCann and
Barlet,
Ways and Neans-Arter, Barlet and Herbruck.
Fire epartment-MCCann, MOnnot, and
schwalm.
Clalms-Rohrer, Monnot and Arter
City 0ficers-Barlet Arter and schwalm.
Police-schwalm, sherrlck and Arter,
Gas and Water-Monnot, Rohrer and MCCann
City Property--sherrlck, sChwalm and Barlet
Grave Yards-Rohrer, schwalm and Barlet
Unfinished Business-Monnot, sherrick and
Herbruckg
Poor-one from each ward as follows; Firft
ward, ROhrer; Second, McCann Third Monnoti !
Fourth, HerbruCk.
Referred-The paving OF sidewalks on Williams
street between Market and Plum the opening Of
Walnut street south Of railway the question OF
adding three acres adjoining the Cemetery to the
Cemetery Association for potter's field giving
earthen pipe for draining alley back Of Poplar
and north OF North street; sewer grade on South
street. west OF Market at John F. Raynolds's pro-
perty; the fill on Piedmont street back Of McKin.
ley's block; a bad place south end Of Cherry
street aud granting additional lamp posts,
Miscellaneous CLERK Trouts bond for $4,000 with
Andrew shorb and ]. A, Meyer was accepted.
The matter as to a vacancy on the Board Of Water
Works Trustee by MIR, Aliens removal, was refer
red to City Solicitor; also, as to Paul Field, an
employee of city having legal right to hold
the position Of Trustee of city water works.
BILLS ALLOWED.
Albert Ball, w
IL. ThuT6tOn 10
8. Becherer was granted permission to use Pop
lar street while building above North street.
The President called attention to the ordinance
on amusements or show license, stating the ordi-
nance required So for each first nights show in
the Opera House or Hall, and So for each addition
al night, and stating that during the past eleven
months only S2i had been collected Mayor in
structed to collect the amount hereafter before
the show license or permit was given,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25
OUR COUNTY LNFIRMARY.

Much has been said concerning our County In.
frmary Of late, and for the benefit Of those not
posted In the matter we have secured the follow.
ing information from Superintendent Cromar
The County farm contains 29O acres, besides which
they have leased 40 acres There are now 157 in
mates; the county is supporting $50, but the re.
naming 90 are being supported outside OF the
157 inmates A are confined 20 men and 10 wo-
men are able to work, and 10 are children. There
is now growing on the farm 81 acres Of wheat 30
acres Of oats and As acres Of grass to be moved.
40 acres of corn and potatoes will be planted and
20 acres be allowed to lie for pasture. There are
horses, mules, 20 milch cows 80 head Of yonng
cattle, so head of sheep, 65 head of hogs and one
bull on the farm, all first class stock The bull is
the same one that the Repository stumbled over so
ludiorously few weeks ago.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25
MOUNTAIN HOUSE, CREssON SPRINGS.

The Cresson Springs, widely famed and justly
popular, summer resort, located between Pitts.
burgh and Harrisburg on the summit Of the Al
'legheny Mountains and on the Pennsylvania
Railroad, we learn will be open for the reception
Of guests on June 90 Col E. ]. Unger, now pro-
prletor Seventh ave hotel and late of the Union
Depot hotel will be, as last year, the supt and
manager. This being his second year there will
be great improvements in every way. This un.
surpassed summer resort is known to be one of
the most pleasant and enjoyable places of the
kind in the country Fine mountain scenery, &c.
places of enjoyment numerous, croquet grounds,
shooting galleries billiard hall, ten pin alley,
swings, &C., &c, The mineral waters and pure
mountain air at this place possess wonderful cur
ahVe powers.
We are pleased to learn that Mr., VIM. Il. Mau.
ger, cashier, and room clerk, who was so favora.
bly, known to the many guests of this favorite re-
sort last year. will All the same Office during the
coming season,-an additional guarantee that the
wants of all will be well cared for.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25
RREEBURG.

Quite nice April weather, and oats have been
IhroWn 10 the winds freely. Josh Billings says
III you want sure crop and bountiful yield SOW
Wild oats" Result-sulcides and divorces, &c.
The prospect for fruit Is decidedly fattering,
Apple, peach, cherry plum, pear and other varle-
Ties OF blossoms may be seen now In abundance.
Yeung Anthony RuaIn has been taken to New.
burg TO receive treatment In the Asylum for de.
rangement OF his mind. Cause not known. We
hope he may be benefited.
The Trustees Of Washington township have made
arrangements for pound 10 accommodate such
persons as have not room on their farms for their
stock. Stand from under.
Lewis Roof hitched up his team the other day,
when one OF the horses became frightened, tore
the harness otfand ran home. We suppose Il had
to back out OF the collar, Try again.
In Alliance we hear the cry Of black mail.
Through here we have heard ofbrck. mail, Think
OF fellow going In haste to the express Office and
there finding package marked @. o. D. He pays
up and finds himself the owner OF a brick. bat
which some mschieVous boy sent him.
The Board OF Education is about to purchase y
acre OF land OF Jacob Kern as an addition to the
play ground at the centre school. Good idea.
Give the children elbow.room.
Summer schools are open, ready to learn the
young ideas how to shoot and 1t is amusing to see
the acrambling for winter schools, boys scouting
about, one after the other, many OF them caring
but little for the interest Of the schools
This county certainly has supply Of teachers.
During the year 1876 there were 66O applicants for
certificates falling behind but four counties in
the State In the point ofnumberB, viz: Ashtabula,
7S0 Athens, 796 Licking, G6l, and Trumbull 9O5.
Or the number in Stark 1SO were rejected, 90 re.
ceiyed certificates for "a months 100 for 18 months
22l for l2months, and 139 for months. Twenty.
seven per cent of all who applied we're rejected
Inc highest per cent rejected In any county was
IN Athens being SO, and the lowest occurring In
Knox, per cent, The average monthly pay Of
teachers In common schools throughout the State
was, gentlemen, 80 dollars ladies' q dollars and
total number of teachers, 1921 There are lis
separate Districts, with a numeration of 500 and
upwards, and in each a superintendent. Colum.
biana county having six East Liverpool 1902
Leetonia, 767 New Lisbon, 5lS Salem, 1877 Saline.
vile, ZIG; Wellsville, $751; no county in the State
having as many except Hamilton, Who would
have thought that of Columbiana county.
BARKER.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25

A FIRE AT LAsT.-Charlie Wernets stable was
fired last night by some incendiary, and for the
first time in more than six months the engine was
called out. The fire was first seen on the steps
leading to the hay loft at about quarter past ten
o'clock. The alarm was sounded and work COM
menced 80 vigorously that comparatively little
damage was done. To be sure the roof rafters
and part of the siding were destroyed, but the
frame is damaged very little, and the harness,
two horses two wagons and COW, to say nothing
of goat were uninjured, Everything movable
was moved before Mr. Wernet was on the scene,
The engine and hose companies Nos and re-
sponded to the rather late alarm No. had quite
distance to travel through the mud, and cOnse-
quenty did not arrive in time TO be of any ben
a.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25
LAKE TOWNSHIP HOME MUTUAL INSUR
ANCE COMPANY

This is the name Of company recently incOr
porated under the laws Of the State, and includes
Lake In Stark, Green and Springfield in Summit
and sufHeld In Portage county,
George Frank Esqr,, is President; DR.. ], Dough
erty is Secretary and Abraham Miller, Treasurer
The Directors are, Samuel N, Wise, Daniel Baum
and Conrad Brumbaugh. Appraiser, Henry X,
Brumbaugh. We understand the company are
starting out with capital Of three hundred thou
sand dollars. These sort of mutual companies
where they are properly attended to, as no doubt
this will be, are quite successful and make insur
ance very cheap for the members.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25
THE VALLEY RAILWAY COMPANY

After the election Of three Directors Friday af-
ternoon the Board held a meeting and chose the
following officers for the year:
Presidential. L, King,
Vice Presldent-James Farmer.
Secretary William B. Porter
Treasurer-S. 7. Everett.
The full Board Of Directors Is composed Of D. L.
King, Akron James Farmer, Cleveland Il. M.
Flagler Cleveland; L. M. COe Cleveland; N. P.
Payne, Cleveland W. j. Boardman, Cleveland
George Cook, Canton; L. V. Bockius Canton A.
B. Stone, New York-Clev. Plain Dealer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25

A coal hauler coming from Pike township show
ed the residents Of South Market how drunk a
man can get, last Saturday. He came on the
scene sitting very uncertainty with an unlighted
cigar in his mouth and allowing the horses to use
their own sweet will. AS the horses came down
off crossing onto the main street he went over
backwards and lay quietly with nothing visible
but his boots, The passers.by yelled brace up,
old man." and one braced him up With stick.
But his coat slipped over his head as easily as
though he had been India rubber, and he sank
back to the bottom Of the wagon One of the wit
nessOs was kind enough to lead his horses up an
alley and tie them where the Oldham was allowed
to lie In the hot sun until he slept off his stupor
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25
NEW DRY GOODS STORE IN ALLIANCE.

ou- excellent friend Paul Gaume has opened
up new dry goods store in Alliance. Paul Is too
well known to the citizens Of Alliance and vicini-
ty 10 need praise at our hand, having been long
employed in the old Beehive Store; but since its
removal Paul has launched out into business for
himself He has an entire new stock of goods,
and is located in the old Pliny Allen room. Amy
Of our friends doing business In Alliance should
not fail to give Mr.. Gaume call and we know
from bis generous nature he will treat them right.
Behind the dry goods counter Paul is the right
man in the right place" Success attend him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25

THE WAY TO GET RI0H.-A Canton man who
owns considerable property. and collects proba.
bly, one hundred and fifty to two hundred dollars
rent month, takes his clothes to poor old wo.
man who eats township bread to be washed once
a month-not only his clothes but those Of his
family also, and pays the old woman % cents
The old woman told him a couple Of months ago
she could not do 1t any longer, but he took his
washing up as usual, and she needed the.money
so badly that she was obliged to do the work,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25
A word to the boys, and that is, go tc
DeForest's for cheap Hats.
NOTICE.

Ny business having called me from Stark Co.,
and being in need of all the COSTS due me as late
Clerk of the Courts of said county, notice is here
by given to all parties owing me cash in said
courts, that l have ordered John T, Hays, Esq'r,
the present clerk to issue Executions for the
same. Parties liable for such costs, can save the
additional costs that would accrue on an Execu-
ton by calling at the clerks Office and paying the
amount due to Mr.. Hays. e. W. PAGE,
(apr25 2w) Late Clerk of Court Stark Co.. o,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25

A SILLY FRAUD.-We have received large fine
priced catalogue Issued by James ]. CoOgan &
Bro furniture dealers of 1923, 1875 and 12515 Grand
street. corner Of Bowery, New York, in which is a
full page cut Of their furniture mandatory in
Canton, Ohio" The buildings evidently cover
two or three acres and things have very busy
appearance. In fact we would be delighted to
have just an institution as Is represented come
among us, but we really don't think 1t is here yet
at least we can't findi It,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25

Major Frank Baird was elected President Of the
Ohio State Christian Temperance Union at their
convention held in the city Of Columbus, the 17.h
inst. A constitution was adopted which defines
the work Of the Union, one point being that no
sectarian or partisan measures should be enter
tanned, There are over seven hundred temper.
ance unions In the State, having an aggregate
membership of over FIVE hundred thousand.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25

Many OF our fairy bellies" are annoyed and
dishgured by moth and pimples on the face, We
are happy to inform them that they can be re-
moved by DR.. Fenners Blood and Liver Reme-
dy and Nerve Tonic. So may billiousness bad
blood, skin diseases, nervous weakness, For sale
by W, B, FOye.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25

FENCED N.-James A, saxton has sold a piece
of South Walnut lying above Charles and directly
east of the South school building, to some party
who has plowed 1t and fenced 1t in. 1t Itappean
that this land has never belonged to the city, and
Mr.. saxton has taken this means Of forcing the
city TO pay for It,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25
FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN.

The property at No, II N. Erie street. MassillOn'
70 feet front and &c feet deep, with a twostory
frame building In good repair. 1t is good lOca-
tiou for business Of any kind Also other deslra-
BILE property in Massillon. For terms and further
particulars enquire of John G. Lais, No, II Erie
street, Massillon, o. 47ow
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25
BOSTON TEA BREAD.

To one quart of -four add two teaspoonfuls
DooLEY's YEAST POWDER, little salt, butter the
size of an egg rubbed in the -four one pint sweet
milk, and the yolks of two eggs beaten very light
Add last stirring in lightly, the whites Of the
eggs well beaten, and bake in square pan in
quick oven. Break In squares for the table.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25

Observing people say that more Canton people
went carriage riding last Sunday than were ever
known to before. Every carriage or light wagon
was brought into requisitiOn and during thegreat-
er part Of the day the streets were almost entirely
deserted. The old saying about white Easter
following green Christmas, received a square
slap In the face.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25
Great bargains in Dry Goods opening
daily ct DeForests.

When visiting the town Of Louisville we kindly
invite you to step into the store Of ]. T. Warner
Son, corner Of Main and Mill streets, Never In
the history Of Louisville has such a NICE neat,
and well selected stock been purchased, All bran
new, consisting Of Dry Goods, Hats and Caps,
Queensware and Groceries, We will not he un-
dersold, Highest prices paid for produce.
apr25.hw J. IT. WARNER q son.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25

MAYORS CoURr.-Jennie Nelson of MassillOn,
arrested for fast driving and drunkenness. Fined
$40 and costs.
Adam schatzman was somewhat troubled In
the head Tuesday and stoned Ike Anthony'S sa-
loon on MahOning street. Fined IS and costs and
committed In default
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25

Senator T. o. Howe Is writing for the May-June
number of the North American ReUietU a reply to
George W. Julian's recent article on "The Death
Struggle Of the Republican Party" Senator A.
Cameron ia also preparing for the same publica.
ton a paper to be ,entitled, 1.-THE Irrepressible
Conflict Undecided"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25

oysters have always been considered as forbid.
den fruit by the Jews, the law Of Moses prohibit
ing the eating of fish without scales. In Conse-
quence, however, of Mr. Darwins theories, a learn
ed rabbi has arrived at the conclusion that oysters
are plants, and may therefore be eaten by Jews.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25
A PLEASING PICTURE AND A SPECIMEN OF
GOOD WORKMANSHIP,

We received lately from the great Art Publish
ing House, of Geo. stlnson & Co., Portland, Maine,
one Of the neatest Chromos we ever saw. It's
regular little beauty, called the Floral Cross
This house is becoming quite noted for fine work
manship, and II they keep on with such excellent
specimens as the "Floral Cross" 1t is no wonder
they get the name, they 80 richly deserve as peng
the best Of Art Publishers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25

The Easter services at the different churches
were much better attended than usual, and they
were nearly all beautifully decorated. The mu-
sic at the English Catholic Church was unusually
fine, and Miss Ella Dsugherty's solos were mag
nihcent.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25
THE BEST THING OUT,

Mcdonald g. Johnson's stylogfaph, or Rapid
Letter Copying Book. Letters Written and Copied
without Pen, Ink, Pencil or Copying Press for
Merchants, LAWYERS Bankers Travellers and eV-
erybody who desires to retain a beautiful and
permanent copy of their correspondence. Just
the thing for Commercial Travellers and all par
ties away from, or In their office.
Chss. J. Ball, Agent for Stark, Summit, Wayne
and Tuscarawas counties. VIII be in Massillon
on Friday the 10Th, and in Alliance on Monday,
the 2Ind. april ll'gm
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25

sHoT.--Frank Teeters, son of E, Teeters, Of Alli-
ance, herding in Kansas, was shot by his pistol
falling and exploding on the 18th. The ball
struck his side below the ribs, passing out at the
shoulder and grazing the collar bone. The
wound was not dangerous,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25

Carncross & Dixey's Minstrels among the very
best and having better reputation in Canton
than any other minstrel troop travelling, will show
here Tuesday evening, April 9Oth. And there Is
possibility that the Camilla Urso concert troupe
will visit us shortly.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25

R.R-Messrs. schaefer and Wsddle are busily
engaged on the important railway projects for the
promotion of which the meeting was held last
week In the Opera House. They complain there
are "too many cattle on the track" The more
need there Is to whoop 'em upl
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25

MARRIAGE LIcENsEs.-John Kennedy and Mary
Kapper Loren shedd and Amanda Rosenberg !;
Cyrus W. sterner and Mary E. sible; George N.
Cross and Sarah Clinker; George W. Holler and
Anna L. Packer; David W. Ackerman and En-
ma B, Fry.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25
NEW MUsIC-pRIFTING WITH THE TIDE.

Ninety thousand copies have already been sold
Of viii L. Thompson's famous song "GGthering
Shells from the Sea Shore" 1t is thought that
"Drtting lOah the Tide" this authors last compo.
stion, will even eclipse "Gathertng Shells in pop.
ularity. Any music dealer will mail either Of
these beautiful pieces to your address on receipt
of price, 40c.
Published by W, L. THOMPSON & CO., East
Liverpool Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25

There were three dances in town Monday night
and they were all fairly attended the
dance at wernet'I Hall, given by FlaV
stover and "skip" Fielding, especially so. They
kept up the gaieties until an unusually late hour,
and all seemed to enjoy themselves.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25

CHRIsTENED.-There was triple christening
at the house Of Martin Wikldall last Sunday, at
which the new children Of Mr. Fred, Hurxthall,
Mr., Will. Wikidall and R. s. Shields were christ
eRed. number of the family friends we're pres.
ent and the ceremony was quite enjoyable.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25
ANDY sCHWERTNER.

The live shoe man Of Sleepy Hollow, says he
sells more boots and shoes to the square foot than
all the rest put together. If you would drop into
schWertners and see how he slaughters prices
and the amount Of goods he sells you could not
help believing the above assertion. Go there for
big bargains.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25

HEAvY.-The three leading officers Of the Lake
Township Mutual Fire Insurance Company are
George Frank Esqr, President; Dr.J E Dougher-
ty, Secretary Abraham Miller, Treasurer; and
they together weigh $50 pounds. The company,
too, Is as solid and sound as the officers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-04-25

A new school house is being built In Mexico,
about two miles north OF town. The building
will be brick, SOx4O and 12 feet high, which the
mechanics say is not high enough to look we'll. 1t
Is to replace the wooden building now In use and
Is being built on the same lot,