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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

DIED-At Port Huron, Michigan, on the 10Th
inst. after short illness, William James Miller,
Esq'r, aged q years, Ii months and IS days.
Deceased was a son of Jacob Miller, living three
miles east of Canton, and was q young man of
fine parts and appearance and great promise,
He was admitted to the Bar last spring, and had
formed partnership with his preceptor, Mr.,
Ferrand, 81 Port Huron The remains reached
here on Tuesday noon and were conveyed to the
residence of the grief stricken parents. The
burial took place in Osnaburgh, on Wednesday,
and was conducted by the Masonic fraternity
OF Canton. The attendance was very large. The
deceased was to have been married in few
weeks to Miss Ferrand who with her mother,
was East at the time Of Mr.. Miller's death. They
arrived in time for the funeral on Wednesday di-
rect from Massachusetts,.
The ancients said, Whom the gods love, die
young" and if this affords consolation it applies
in this case for the deceased was known as a
young man of character and worth. We symua
thize with the afflicted parents and friends,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15
cHoRUs-Then rally for the Country &c.

Two MEN DROWNED, Two young men, named
Charles Bellat and Charles Kutz, were drowned
in Congress Lake. Sunday, about noon. They
were in boat on the lake and for some reason
both of them came together in the bow of the boat
and capsized her, In all probabilities their at
tempts at selfpreservation were impeded by the
mud aBd weeds, or they could have saved them
selves by the aid of the boat. Both parties have
homes near Harrisburg and were between 20 and
% years of age. The search for the bodies lasted
about two hours, although the boat was not more
than 20 feet from shore when capsized. Joseph
Frantz and George Vinez friends of the drowned
parties, were In another boat when the accident
happened, and apparently became crazy at the
sight of their comrades struggling in the water,
for they hurried to shore and started on run
towards Harrisburg, eight miles distant The
victims were taken home in wagon in tho after.
noon and buried Monday afternoon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

The Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne and Chicago Rail.
way will run an excursion TO the Chicago Expo
sition, which opens in Chicago, Wednesday, Sept.
4th. Train will leave Pittsburgh on Monday, Sept
3D. 1875 at 915 a. m, passing Canton at 149 p. M,
reaching Chicago at $50 a. m. Fare for the round
trip from Canton $500 or less than half fare. The
Flremens National Tournament commences on
Tuesday, Sept g. and Annual Regatta of Chicago
Yacht Club on Friday and Saturday, Sept, 6 and
7. Chicago on the night Of Sept. 3, will be brill
liantly illuminated by the new electric lights
rendering the city as bright as MONDAY, The
Exposition will be the grandest display on this
continent Tickets good for six days
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

Having duly announced bis coming he appears
at a navy yard, and finds 1t in its best clothes
After lunching with everybody who has time to
lunch, he looks around, says that new door
knob is needed here, new coat Of paint there,
and heavier layer of whitewash on the planks
which are rotting yonder then he goes, leaving
the horse marines and others laughing in their
sleeves at him.-PhiLd. Times.
INsANE.-.LOuis Grossenbsugh, Marysville
man who took morphine at Wooster intending to
commit suicide is improving and is expected to
recover but is still insane. Part Of the time he
has been so violent as to require several men to
hold him. The cause Of this rash act is said to be
the sudden death of the young lady he was to
marry.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15
STATE AND NEIGHBoRHOOD.

The grocery store of Philip Hoos, Tifin, was
entered by burglars Thursday night, They effect.
ed an entrance through transom over the door,
and secured $40 in money.
Mrs. William Cochran, resident Of the East
End, Mt. Vernon, committed suicide on Thursday
She had been suffering recentlyfrom an alteration
Of the mind, and ended her existence by jump
ing into the cistern and drowning.
On Friday the remains of a colored man named
Robert Clayborne were found near the depot at
Cambridge. His body Yves torn in fragments
having been run over by freight train on which
he attempted to climb while in motion. He was
miner, and wanted to go on the train TO the coal
mines few miles east Of Cambridge,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

We are annoyed very much by farmers complain
ing to US that certain parties sell them share claim
ing 1t as a genuine Imperial or Regulator share
whereas 1t will not fit the pow, and will cause the
plow to do poor work, in some cases demand new
shares free OF charge We would caution the farmers
aglYSt buying from any one but our regular agents.
orat our works. We will not be responsible for the
working ofthe pillow when used with shares not made
by US, Those made elsewhere are very inferior
sharesi will break easily, and CAUSE the plOw to do
poor work. BUCHER, GIBBS co
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

LOUISVILLE IrEMs.-The public schools opened
for teaching work on Monday.
The wife of Ozias Clark, baker in Louisville.
died on Tuesday.
Simon Menegay has bought the interest Of John
Graber in the Louisville brewery.
A good horse Of Mr.. Nichols took fright one
day last week and Jumped down an embsnkment,
breaking leg The animal was shot,
The harvest home festival at the Reform Church
on Saturday will be addressed by Rev. DR.. Will
ard, of Heidelberg College,
The hundred and fifty excursion tickets to Co
lumbus sent to Louisville were all sold
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

BIoYCLEs,-The bicycle rage has not reached
Canton yet, only one of the machines having ever
been brought to Canton, and that Of an inferior
pattern, But in England the bicycle business is
assuming large dimensions. There are 1870 makers
million pounds are invested in the business, and
sixty thousand bicycles are in existence in Lon
don and the provinces. In Boston ALTO there are
bicycle clubs, and we will in all probability pass
through just another such fever as was that about
the Velocipede.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

LEG BRoREN.-Mr. Henry Warner citizen of
osnaburg, 70 years of age, met with sad acci
dent, Saturday night He was one of the excur.
sionlsts to Columbus and stepped off the traiu at
the Cherry street crossing when the train came in
about 10 o'clock at night breaking both bones Of
the lower leg Just above the ankle. He was car
ried to neighboring house by ofRcer Herbst and
DR.. Johnson called Sunday morning he was Ia
ken home. ....'
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

NoTIcE,-The members of the Paris Township
Teachers Association will meet at New franklin
Saturday evening, August 18th, for the purpose Of
general exchange of views as regards teaching;
and also to discuss the following question; Re
solved, THAT the manufacturing of intoxicating
liquors should be entirely prohibited by law"
All teachers and friends of education are invited
to be present and lend helping hand.
lis. Holm, Sec. A. G, HINER, Chairman.
August u, 1878.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

Beverly Douglas the drunken Virgiuian Con.
gresham, explains to his constituents that the
reason he drank so much during the session of
Congress was that he was trying to drown the
memory of the fact that he voted for the Electoral
Commission bill. Until he cast that vote against
his best judgment he was sober man.-Cincin-
natl Gnzeie
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15
(Orlglnal)
THE Oh USE OF EIGHT AND JUSTICE

SONG DEDICATED TO THE YOUNG MEMS DI
CRATIC CLUB OF WOOSTER.
The cause Of Right and Justice
The Peoples cause-must win
Requiring only true men
Should vote the true men In!
The selfdenyIng sentiment
Should govern one and all
Protect the Constitution
And save our land from thrall.
CHoRUs-Then labor for the Country
Stand nobly for the Right
Protect the Constitution
And keep II full In sight
The principles Of Justice
Make the Democratic creed
The suffering people realize,
And feel what now they need
Appealing to the People,
With WILEY as our man,
Our cause shall triumph surely,
And defeat the Hayes fraud plan.
CHoRUs-1hen rally for the country
Stand nObly for the Right
Vote Justice as our Liberty;
And keep them full in slghtl
Our WILEY Is true man
Don't falter In the fay
Stands by the Constitution
As the light that points the way
A brave and gallant soldier,
He'll prove the man to be-
Our worthy Representative,
To vlndcate the free!
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

One of the islands in the sound is to be christen.
ed Hayes" in honor of the Fraudulent President
The distinction appears to be intended as par
tial consolation to him for the fact that he is the
only incumbent Of the Presidential Office who
ever held 1t for more than year without having
some baby named after him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

ANARRow EsCAPE,-A travelling party narrow.
ly escaped being mashed at the depot Thursday
night Two of the young-young- young
ladies who were at the dance went to the 10 o'clock
train to see and mash" a young man who was
expected fom Massillon. But the NJ. didn't
come. Maybe you don't know that to be "mash
ed is to be struck" and you don't tumble to
that" it means to fall in love. Twig
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

MARRIAGE LICENSES. Henry Mutchey and
Mary Nook; John Miller and Sarah Ann Rohrer;
Isaiah B. Fockler and Sarah Herchberger; WIZ
liam NJ. Reedy and Emma ]. Sigler; Frank Guest
and Mary Myers; Peter Beck and Elizabeth Fish
er; Frank Dsler and Rosa Witmeri Martin Eise-
man and Margaretta Rucker; Joseph Krof and
Barbara Pecher, william Harrington and Mary
s. Kelly; George W, Gross and Annie 3, Yost,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

JUSTICE GRIMEs.-COnstantin Gaume, the Mar
shall of Louisville, was arrested and brought be.
fore Esq'r Grimes Tuesday on complaint of Justin
Devaux, charged with assault and battery and
attempt to commit murder. Devaux assaulted
the Marshall with red hot horse shoe last June,
and Gaume after having the wound dressed re.
turned and administered complete thrashing,
That tArashing is the ground for Gaume's present
arrest The mark on the Marshalps forehead
made with the horse shoe is as plain to-day as
though made yesterday. The case will be heard
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

Some forty years since the most popular song of
the day was "Old Rosin the Bow" Itwas written
by Colonel w. H. Sparks, formerly of Natchez
and was called "Old Rossum the Beau" Old
Rossum was particular friend Of the Colonel
The Colonel is now about so years of age, and, 1t
is said lives on his plantation in Louisiana. His
old song is again becoming popular
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

JEFFERSON, o-Henry Austin Of Eagleville,was
brought before Justice Heskins of this place
Thursday, charged with manslaughter for beating
Willard Thrall an insane man. in such manner
as to cause death. He waived examination and
gave bonds to appear at the next term of court.
Bail was fixed at $1,000. His accompllce, Ed
ward Brown, who assisted in the beating is now
in Jail.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

Mr. Edward P. Lynch, a brother of Wm. and
Austin Lynch of this city, who has spent the sum.
mer in Europe will arrive in Canton about the
first ofnext week, having sailed from Liverpool
last Thursday. Mr.. Lynch combined business
with pleasure and attended the great plow trial in
the interest Of his firm, Eagle Mfg. Co., Of Day
export Iowa,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15
FARMERSI

Call at the works Of Bucher, Gibbs & Co. and see
their new Jolnter, which is far ahead of anything
ever offered, It can be attached toalmost any wood
beam plow without boring holes in the beam, and
placed In any position on the beam and used for two
or three horses All farmers understand the advan-
tage ofusing Jointer in tall grass weeds, stubble
&C, Those having used one would not be without
one for five times tcOst.
IMPERIAL PLOW WORKS,
East Seventh street, Canton. o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

sANDUsKY.-The L. S. & NJ. s. Railway passen.
ger depot at sandusky was partially destroyed by
fire Thursday afternoon, The origin Of the fire is
unknown, but it is supposed that some one emp
tied the ashes from his pipe against the building,
and that the small burning particles OF tobacco
set the depot on fire. The loss is estimated at be-
tween $500 and 81, ,OOO no insurance.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

KENroN.-Harry COoney, 12 years old son of
James Cooney living ten miles west of town, had
both feet cut off by reaper while cutting oats
Thursday morning last His older brother was
driving when nest Of humble, bees attacked and
frightened the horses. Harry, who was near by,
ran in 20 catch them by their heads when they
whirled and plunged him forward of the cutter
which caught his legs just above the ankle
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

RICHES OF INTELIECT.-To be perfectly free
from the insults Of fortune, we should arm our
selves with these reflections We should learn
that none but intellectual possessions are what
can properly call our own-that all things from
without are but borrowed-that what fortune
gives Us, is not ours-and that whatever she gives,
she can take away.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

Farmers and Others desiring good homemade
woolen goods free from shOddy will find what
they want at the City Woolen Mills complete
Zine Of woolens cassmeres, cloths, satnets, jeans,
blankets, aanDels 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.
jun13-dm L, ALEXANDER, Prop.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

A lady living in Cleveland, o. whose child had
been given up to die of cholera iniantum says
the child was out of danger in three hours irom
the time she began giving DR.. Fenners Golden
Relief Price CSC, SOC and 81. For sale sale by W.
B FoYe Canton, o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

Under the management of A. L. Rothacker, pro
prietor, and Ed. Laird clerk, the Ogden House of
Canton bears the deserved reputation of being un-
surpassed in this section of the State. The public
will fiud them both clever gentlemen, who know
no law but the wants of their guests Our readers
will concur with us after stopping at the OGDEN
MdsilllOn american
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

The Canton Commercial (Evenlng) School will
open to receive students on Monday evening" Sep
tember End.
Those desiring a knowledge of Bookkeeping and
Accounts, or to become good penmen should apply.
For particulars address
augl5-dw WILLIAM TELLER, Canton, o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

Pure Crystal Lake Ice delivered to private fam
lilies at sixty cents per hundred pounds or at ten
dollars ton delivered through the season as
wanted Procure your tickets at the Steamer En-
gine House.
iun6.tE LEVI MCKINNEY.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15
LOUISVILLE, OHIO, AUGUST 10th.

Martin Devaux has purchased the block form
erly owned by George Bowen, where he intends
TO manufacture Boots and Shoes OF any style or
size, and would ask a share of the peoples pat
ronage of Louisville and surrounding country
Give him call,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

During the week we have been called upon by
two life insurance agents, two lightning rod ped
oilers and four book agents. We have come to the
conclusion that Dr. MODELLING ought not yet to die
The German Emperor will please send him to u.s.
--Erchdnge
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

The Portage county Coroner held an inquest
over the body of John Trepphahn Saturday and
found that death was caused by bullet fired by
an unknown party. The body was found at Mon.
tua Station, Thursday, and the circumstances sur
rounding the murder are yet ahrouded in mys.
terry. .H..
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

American girls are adopting the sensible fash
Ions Of English girls at watering places. They no
longer wear long trailing morning dresses, which
are too delicate for anything but piazza prone
nades. They don the short cheviot suits, or fan.
mel serge yachting suits, y. E..
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15
co UNClL PROCEEDINGS.

Monday Evening, August l2.
All members present except Sherrick and Nc
Cam.
Minutes Of previous meeting read and Ap
proved
Dr. Slusser asked an appropriation to be made
for Mr. shuster, the man who had his leg broke
In the gravel bank, Allowed wages for one and
one half month (S390O)
Joseph Mock, asking for gas post on Fifth street,
between Walnut and Cherry Streets Referred to
Committee on gas
Citizens asking for plank walk at Fifth and
Walnut streets, Commissioners instructed to lay
walk.
Citizens on Walnut street asking for removal Of
weeds along sidewalks and cutters Commission
eI instructed to notify property owners.
Committee on Streets and Alleys reported in
favor of frepaving South Plum street and opening
Of sewers to carry off surplus water
Committee on Gas reported in favor of allowing
street lamps to burn until 12 o'clock to take effect
In September,
Committee on Claims reported in favor Of allow
ing the bills of j. H. Werner for 49, 95 G. W, Dill.
lon, Sl4 O6, less 81 65, deduction on time.
The special committee to whom was referred
the matter Of retaining City Sentinel at his old
wages reported as follows
"Your special committee to whom has been re-
ferred sundry petitions contemplating a reduction
of the expenses of City Steamer Sentinel would
report that In interviewing Mr. Fields upon the
matter he refuses to entertain any proposition
that looks toward the reduction Of his pay, This
being the case we would recommend that the
Clerk Of the City give the necessary notice for
bids for a competent person TO take the place Of
the present Steamer Sentinel and in view of the
above stated facts would offer the following reso
luton:
Resolved, That the application Of the lowest
responsible and capable applicant to do and per
form the dutiesnOw pertaining to Mr. Field, be en-
tertained by the Council of the City Of Canton"
The report was warmly discussed but on vote
was not accepted A motion was then made fix
ing the salary of Sentinel at $50 per month, to
take effect September LIST, and carried.
Committee on Gas reported In favor of purchas-
ing new burners for all street lamps, as the burn
er on trial on Shertzers lamp has burned 100 feet
less than the old burners.
L. NJ. Jones presented claim of Jacob Miller for
S75 for loss sustained while his family were sick
with small pox, No action.
Resignation Of A. MCGregor as member of Board
Of Health accepted and B, F. Rohrer appointed to
fill vacancy.
The Mayor recommended the appointment Of
Isaac Hos,ler as policeman, who has filled Mr..
Casters vacancy so acceptably. Mayor instruct
ed 10 keep Mr.. Hossler as at present until further
notice,
pTTIs AIIOWED
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

There will be meeting Of the Board of the Stark
County Agricultural Society on Saturday, August II,
at 10 a. m. Persons desiring to make application for
the use of the Dining Hall during the Fair, can make
application to the Board at that meeting. Also par
tes desiring to avail themselves Of the privilege of
renting stands according to Rule l8 can make appli-
A, D. MILLER, Secy.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

"a Crushed Mother.in.Law is the title Of far
cicsl comedy written for the Holman troope. The
author says he "hopes not only to make audiences
laugh, but to inspire down trodden husbands with
the courage to strike off their shackles and be
fraa -
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

In 1876, wolves in the Russian province of
samara devoured $3.50 horses and horned cattle,
5000 small cattle, $4,000 domestic fowls, and more
than 1000 dogs. In 1877 their ravages were even
greater and the In two years is estimated at $780,
mn. .a b hI' + % -.H
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15
WANTED,

Everybody TO know that when you make pur-
chase of property or accept II as mortgage secuLl
", you may save loss and trouble by making 'ne
seller or morgager furnish an abstract OF ute.
II, II TRUMP Abstraeter,
iun97 II Opposite St. Cloud Hotel oanVon' w.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

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tin GrOR= ttRO &letRbertGatl,
&am> uub Otan3tabate In GanI
ton, O., FnS su bubsn bel Gm.
BOItmaar, L,stSR" gum 8rOkeR
SaStaRer) Democrat Gebdube.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15
FnR SALE ATARARGAIN.

have good pianobox open Buggy, one spring
wagon and one buck board, good as new, but second
hand, which l will sell cheap. Anybody wanting
bargains give me a call. l.. p. FARNHAM,
augl5ow Cor. Cherry and 4th SITS.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

Those of our friends who are owing
US and intend paying in coal can bring it
along. We are greatly in need of it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

million and a quarter Of Roman Catholics in
the Netherlands form an "old Paper" Society, and
devote to the Pope the proceeds of the waste paper
they SO Il each year. Last year the sum thus OBJ
tanned was over FIVE thousand dollars.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

Mr.. Julius Whitney and family, of Massillon
spent day at Turkey Foot Lake last week, and
caught over hundred pound Of fish with hook
and line. Mr. Whitney speaks very highly Of
Fred Bergh's management at Turkey Foot.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

Corner 10th and saxton Streets opposite the depot
Adam Elsenhauer proprietor, Is ready to receive
boarders by the week day or meal, on very reasona-
BILE terms. also run frstclass bar in connection
with the house. -,..-,.,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

The U. B. Camp Meeting is in session at Navarro.
large number are reported to have been in at
tendance last Sunday including squad of roughs.
number of thefts are reported, chiefly whips
robes, blankets, &C., &c.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15
LOST.

At the swimming hole near Sprankle's Dam, q
plain gold ring somewhat worn, on inside marked
20, L. Q. from r. L, c., Oct list, 1906" suitable re-
ward will be given by leaving at this Office.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

Another case where burning out humble bees
proved disastrous occurred near Fulton last week.
In this case the fire was spread from one shock to
another in the field until fifty two shocks were
DESTROYED
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-15

The North Eastern Ohio Medical Association
met In regular session at Akron last Tuesday and
adjourned to meet in joint session with the North
Western Association at Crestline the first week
in November