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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07
ALMOST A SUICIDE.

A.Astley Bradford Of FitchAmboY NJ, attempt.
ed to poison himself on Tuesday evening by BELLA
donna. He is druggist and bears good creden.
tials. He was found by Officer Joe Rigler at six
O'Clock in an alley between Third and Fourth
streets, below Market, in mi.comatose condl.
ton When the officer took him he said, "Go
away, 1t will all be over in an hour or two" He
was at once removed to the station and DR.. John
son called in, who administered medicines after
which Officer Herbst walked him up and down
the street, although he appeared to be in a dazed
condition. He had so cents in cash. a diary, q tes-
lament and also the subjoined letter. The follow.
ing is copy Of the letter, written in good
hand:
"To the Public: Please do notattempt to save me
for I am tired Of this world, and wish to try the
next. I have travelled from New York to Cleve.
land, and from that city to this place seeking en-
ployment and finding none. Some have treated
me kindly, others have insulted me when l asked
Tor work saying that should seek employment
at home. AS have no home, and as could not
get work where was known (because the labor
market was overcrowded) thought could do
better bere In the West. was mistaken. l have
failed. My money is nearly all gone and will
soon be pauper-a trampI o, my God, is there
no opening, no other refuge save eternity7 am
not prepared to 20, but must Without money
VI cluplUy uunl 6AtuCI btulNo VI Dck. ~ UO
moneyless and homeless is crime, and prefer
death to prison CELL Since there Is no room or
place for me In the world, will slip quietly out,
hoping that God will forgive me and give me bet.
ter treatment In the world beyond than his peo.
pie have in this Please do not attempt to find
my relations, for do not want them to suffer on
my account Ifany one attempts to restore me,
shall consider him an enemy and treat him &C.
cordingly. Should he succeed, however, will
accomplish my end at any rate.
"a HoMELE EsB WANDERER,
ALMOST A TRAMP"
He is fine looking young fellow, about twenty
four years old, and is evidently not drinking
man, although he had in his diary treatise cut
from newspaper relative to the cure of drunk
enness. He is now being cared for by the city
and will probably be all right In few days.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07
NOTES OF THE CONVENTION.


Canton was full Of Democrats ON Tuesday, dele.
gates and non delegates, showing great interest
1t is sign Of good promise Tor an October VIC
tory.
Republican candidates were looking on, and as
the convention carefully and deliberately did
their good work, the countenances Of our oppo'
nent9 fell, as hope fed.
Never was there finer exhibit Of Solid thought.
Eul citizens of Stark county.
The Alliance Review man was on the stage TAX
ing notes; wich is postmaster He looked genial,
but sweated terribly
The wouldsbe wags of the Repository were on
the stage at table exefting themselves.
T. W. saxton was looker.on, fearful that the
work done would make a full discharge settle
ment, 100 cent settlement, with the Republican
candidates in October.
@. f. Laiblin, the man who defeated John
Webb and who will not be Sheriff, was intently
interested. He didn't want Henry Altekruse.
State Treasurer Howells was on hand and, Of
course, took considerable interest. He always
does.
The convention organized at IL o'clock and
were through and adjourned by5
Congressman Mckinley was looker-on, sitting
near uncle Tom. The Major seemed happy and
content
Bernouil willard, delegate from Washington
township, made some good remarks on the mode
Of voting ir the convention.
The delegates did their work with considera-
ton and care, with view to psmocratic success
In Stark. They had to choose between worthy
Democratic friends.
The city band discoursed good music for us on
Tuesday. The boys blow well.
Our friends al say over the county that they
intend 10 be up and doing this campaign and 10
show In October that they know how 70 vote.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07
OHIO STATE FAIR.

RULE.-All articles and animals for competition
must be placed In their proper position by Mon.
day evening, August 25th, otherwise they will
be positively excluded from competition.
Attention Of those contemplating to show at
the State Fair ia called to the above. Entries are
free except in Live Stock Department and speed
classes. Entries may be made through the un.
dersigned.
Catalogues can be had on application to Geo. D
Harter.
Tickets over the P. Fl. ". q CIR. R. can be 90.
cured at two cents mile during the fair weel. A
delegation will leave Canton on the morning Of
the 25th or 26th, at 4 a. m. Application can be
made to ]. N. shaub, PreSt, or the undersigned.
Fare for the round trip from Masslllon or Orr
vile $500. A. D. MILLER,
sec'y Stark Co. Agr'l soc'y.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07
LARGE FIRE.

The Stark County Infrmary Barn Bnrned DO,On.
On Wednesday evening between four and five
O'Clock the large barn on the county poor farm
was discovered to be on fire. After vainly en-
deavoring to extinguish the Hames word was
sent to the city and the steamer company, with
their engine, Immediately repaired to the scene
and worked faithfully nearly ell night. The fIe
had gained too much headway however and the
barn and contents were totally destroyed, though
the house and outbuildings were saved. superin-
tendent Cromer informs us that they had but re-
Gently stored about 200 bushels Of wheat in the
barn. besides some 1900 bushels OF oats, including
about 500 bushels Of the old crop, and from 80 to
100 tons of hay. Two threshing machines and
other agricultural implements were destroyed
The loss will probably reach abont $4,000, which
is partially covered by insurance. there being 49,,
900 on the building and $1,000 on the contents.
The fire is supposed to have been the work Of
wills Hugus, dwarf and imbecile lately brought
from Alliance and who was charged with at.
tempting to poison his father short time ago
HuguS had told supt. Cromer in the morning thai
he would "leave his mark" as he had been re.
fused leave OF absence
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07

HARTFORD EsTATE.-The sale Of the Hartford
estate up to this time amounts to S29 544, and
there is still % acres more, very valuable three
and iveacre lots for sale that will be sold at two
hundred dollars per acre to those wanting
home just outside Of the corporate limits Of the
city. The terms are very easy, one.fourth cash
and the balance in two years with six per cent.
interest annually. There were 50 lots In all and
eight yet remain unRold. Lot No. So on South
Market street was sold to James A, saxton for
a575. Walnut street lots were sold at prices
ranging from S5O5 to $3.50. The timber was sold
to Mr.. Edwin Doolin at S27 per acre. Nearly ell
Of the lots sold up to date have been bought by
men employed in the shops Of the city. The lots
east of the city brought prices ranging from 5000
to 1926, according to size and location. This Is
certainly rare chance for persons outside the
corporation to get beautiful homes cheap, avoid
ing the city taxes for some time to come
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07
.ERoR LONG BRANoH. .
The Gay SsasOn-HotsEs Full Filtration Hops.
Ndtiondlitfes.
Long Branch, N. Y, Aug. 8, 1879. \

N1tlOndtittes. Np
Long Branch, N. Y, Aug. 8, 1872 4
The last week In July and the first week In Au-
gust is annually the height Of the season Of thir
the fayorite OF all summer resorts, and this year
we are told eelipses anything ever known hase.
AL the hotels report their houses full Of permd
nent guests, and the transient must be content
with his meals and then return to the city, or tak
g. room In the village mile and half from the
beach. The boats come loaded on each trip To.
day the Plymouth Rock, the largest boat plying
between here and New York, makes two trips
daily. On the first trip this Sunday they brought
down over tnree thousand; the trip is delight.
full one, occupying four hours sail. The boat
lands at the Iron Tubular Ocean Pier, which is
six hundred feet long. The view from the pier is
grand one, and 1t ia always filed with people.
1t is splendid place to sit and watch the long
line of equipages passing up and down Ocean av-
enue A gentleman said he had counted over 500
in one hour last evening between six and seven
o'clock, and they are Of every style.
Fulldress hops are all the rage, and last night
as many as a dozen were given at the different
hotels. Captain Paul Boyton, the hero of the En-
glish Channel is here giving exhibitions rather
novel feature of life at the resort is daily mid
day prayer meeting in a cottage on Ocean avenue,
the meetings being conducted by Mrs. Campbell,
of prayer meeting fame.
The hotel piazzas are the resort of the feminine
beauty at the Branch. The beach has great at
fractions on these beautiful full moon nights We
were told that as usual there are any amount Of
firtations. Last night quite lively scene took
place between two young fellows, one the hus.
band Of beautiful woman living here in a cot
tage. ofcourse the woman as usual was at the
bottom Of 1t, and had parties not interfered the
injured husband would have had blood, as he
termed II.
Many prominent people are here, among whom
we might mention Cyrus W. Field, Schuyler Col
fax, W. Fl. Ingersoll, John Hoey OF Adams express
fame, ]. Manuel the Mexican Minister, seligman,
the wealthy Jewish broker, Maggie Mitchell, the
fair haired actress also Frank Chanfraw and Oliver
Dowd Byron.
AS 1t is near evening and everyone is going to
take roll In the surf, too must go, bidding the
readers Of the Molly Stark DEMOCRAT adieu.
CHAs r. FRAZER.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07
THE GREENEsT KIND OF A SUCKER.

B. f. UmbenhOwer Of Massillon came to town
to see the faces. At the track Thursday after
noon he quarrelled over bet when q young man
representing himself to be an officer placed him
under arrest and took him from the grounds. They
travelled towards the city for a time, but becom-
ing tired they lay down under tree to rest. Um-
benhower soon fell asleep and woke up to find
the officer and a pocket book containing $50 in
cash and note for s4l2 misslng.-PlGtn Dealer
aug. Isl.
On Monday morning, Mr.. Umbenhower re.
turned to Cleveland to appear against the thief
who bad been arrested while endeavoring to dis
pose Of the note.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07
HONOR HOME TALENT.

Next Tuesday evening August 18th, at schaef'
er's Opera House grand Concert will be given
for the benefit of Little Katy Huntington" un'
der the auspices Of the G, A. Band and Wallace
Grays, assisted by the best local talent. An ex.
ceptionally fine musical menu will be offered,
Reserved seats can be secured at Geiger's Opera
House Drug Store. The little lady Is well known
to our people and will undoubtedly command
large audience. 1t is notable fact that our peo'
pie are paying great attention to home talent and
in consequence, we have musical societies which,
in point of excellence, will compare faVorably
with any other city in the State
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07
DEATH OF JOHN W. GREENWOOD.

Ex.Judge J, W. Greenwood Of the town Of Paris,
in this county, died yesterday Wednesday, morn.
ing after few days illness in the eightieth year
Of his age. His wife, two sons and one daughter
survive him. Judge Greenwood settled In Parsb
when young man, and has been through life
prominent citizen OF The county, and always an
unwavering Democrat Under the old Constitu,
tion he was an Associate Judge Of the Court Of
Common Pleas, he will be missed from Paris
and will long be held In fresh remembrance,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07

CoLoRED CAMP MEETING-There will be Col
ored Camp Meeting at the Fair Grounds, begin
ming August 9th, and continuing two weeks. Rev.
A. A. Whitman, the Poet Preacher" Louisville,
Kentucky, manager.
Rev. G. NJ. White, the great colored Evangelist,
and other speakers will be present.
Rev. H. A. Grant, the "ssnkey" Of the colored
race, will conduct the singing.
Admission 10 cents, vehicles free. Children un-
der ten years Of age free.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07
MR. LOWENSrEIN,

OF Iowenstein Bros Philadelphia Clothing House
left last Thursday night for the east to superntend
the manufacture of their Fall Stock and as he Is
well known as close buyer customers can rely up
on getting good goods at the very lowest figures The
success of this clothing firm has been unprecedented
and their goods always given the most complete sat
islaction. The gentleman is an old experienced
manufacturer, and knows the quality of goods that
he proposes to place before the citizens of stark
county He will return about the Goth of the month
with the largest and best assorted stock Of goods eV
er contained under one roof in Stark c'unty, ana
also at the very lowest rates. Go aud be convinced
that the above facts are correct to save money oy
patronizng firm that has the interest OF WORKING
men at heart. Tuscarawas street, east OF PUBIC
Gnuarn
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07

On Tuesday night Dr.. EppStein Of Tifin, occu.
pied the band stand and made Greenback
speech to limited audience He was followed
by the irrepressible Preyer who had several viAls
Of wrath that he wished to unCork and pour their
contents upon the devoted heads Of capitalists
and hard money men. We will bet ten cents and
borrow the scrip from PEeyer that his remarks,
although eloquent will not make any votes for the
Greenback ticket The meeting dispersed few
minutes before ten O'Clock.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07

1t has been time-honored custom with print
ers, when Complemented with anything good, es'
pecislly with luxuries and delicacies to properly
and gratefully acknowledge the same through
the newspaper, and of course give the persons
name by whom such favor has been conferred.
But printers do earnestly protest to compliment any
person whom a local editor may seek to make
popular. Equity, If not gratitude, should inspire
ye local with deeper consciousness Of his posi-
ton, Printers do like water.melons and Robert,
you know 1t, but don't ''puf" until they are In
the office.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07

The best Cigars, Wholesale and
retail,) Smoking and Chewing To-
baCCOs, In the City are to be had
at VoIkmann's sign Of the "Big
Indian" Democrat Building, Can
ton, Ohio,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07

The much talked Of Valley Railroad will proOa.
bly, be in Greentown, eight miles from Canton, to.
morrow, and general railroad ratification"
meeting will doubtless be in order Our suburban
neighbors feel jubilant upon the advent Of the
iron horse.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07

REvoLvINe. Among other shipments last week
Mr.. John Danner Of this city, sent off twelve Re-
volving Book Cases for Chilli South America or.
dered by an agent from that Government. Can.
ton wares are finding their way to all parts Of the
globe. The revolving book case is q popular In
atituti0n
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07

MARRIAGE LICENSES -saml HibShman and
Lucy Wingert, Middlebranch; Charles Theis and
Catharine Curry, Bethlehem township; Howard
Taylor and Alice M. Mather, Mt. Union; Herman
Myers and Jennie Wernier, osnaburg, This COM
pletes the list OF hymeneal partnerships up to Au
otIpt 9Th
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07

YoUNGsTowN& q CoNNOTToN. -MessrS Ma Smith
General Manager, Chas. N. Ellis, Chief Engineer,
c. L. Cornwell, Asst Engineer, ands. j. Galloway,
Road Master, Of the youngstown & Connot.On
Railway have been spending few days in town
on business for the narrow guage, with headquar.
ters at the Ogden House. They report everything
along the line In hourishing condition and pre-.
dict an early completion Of the road.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07
NO, nlsO snonr OF uNnlsrAKApL Benefits

No, HISG SHORT OF UNMIS Taxable BENEFITS
Conferred upon tens of thousands of suffers could
originate and maintain the reputation which AYERS
sARsAPARILLA enjoys 1t is compound Of the best
vegetable alternatives with the Iodides of Potassium
and Iron and is the most eectual Of all remedies for
scromlous nercurial, or blood disorders. Uniformly
cessu and certain in It's remedial effects 1t pro-
duces rapid and complete cures Of scrofnla, Sores
Boils Humors, Pimples, EruptIonS, Skin Diseases
and all disorders arising from mpunty Of the blood
BY It's nvgorating effects It always relieves and Of
ten cures Liver Complaints, Female Weaknesses
and Irregularities and ~ potent renewer of vitality
For purifying the blood 1t has equal, 1t tones up
the sysem, restores and preserves the health, and
vlgor and energy For forty years 1t has been in ez
tensive USE and is to-day the most available medi.
cine for the suffering sick anywhere.
FOB SALE BY ALL DEALERS,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07
POPULAR EDUCATION OF TO-DAY.

Teacher Who was the first man?
Scholar. Horace Greeley.
Teacher What is the shape of the earth's surtace'
Scholar. Flat like pan cake.
Teacher Which is the best Blood Purifier.
fer on Earth.
Teacher Who is the Agent for this place.
Scholar. Sold by W. B. Foye, Canton, o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07
Announcements were made for County Com
and the balloting was as follows:

The Chair announced the result Of the ballot
and declared that ]. NJ. shetlar, having received
q majority, was the nominee Of the Convention
for Commissioner.
For InArmary Director, Andrew shorb and
Thomas Mccall were named, and the first ballo
gave Mccall g. and shOrb 81, whereupOn the Chair
declared Thomas Mccall the nominee for InHrm
ary Director.
For County Surveyor, John H. HOll was nomi-
mated for reelection by reclamation.
The vote on Coroner was: R. Il. Anderson, 80;
@. G. Gard, 7S, and David Keihl, Is. The Chair
declared @. O. Card the nominee for Coroner, that
gentleman having received majority
The Chair announced the work Of the Conven'
ton completed, and on motion the Convention
adjourned, moving out leisurely to the cheerful
music Of the City Band,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07
Health Notice.

CANTON, o., August 9Th, 1879.
On and after the date of the publication of this
notice each and every prlvy, vault or cess-pool dug
within the corporate limits of this city shall conform
to the following requirements: Each prlvy vault
cess-pOOl shall be not less than eight feet deep
circular In form and the walls TO be built of hard
burnt brick, not less than inches In thickness The
floor and walls so cemented, or otherwise prepared
as to prevent leakage, and arrangement made to
allow Of the removal Of the contents and thorough
cleaning when necessary. HN
TI'a JAMES VALLELEY,
Mayor and President Board.
DR. GEO. SCOT, Sec'y. aug7-dw
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07

Railroad tickets at excursion rates can be had
at the depot A round trip ticket to Lakeside, o.,
near sandusky city, via Toledo, and steamer Chief
Justice Waite G15 tickets 10 all points east via
P. R. R. are sold at reduced prices, and are good
until Nov. 1st, 1879. Now Is the time for oheaT
riding in some Of the best coaches in the country
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07

Mr.. John A. Little is building pew house in
the rear Of his residence on Cherry street, which
will shortly be ready for occupancy. Mr.. George
Plat, Of "corpse" fame, was the architect. The
funeral Is good one on the part Of George.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07
NOTICE,

Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned has
lost promissory note of two hundred dollars paya'
BILE to FRANKLIN Domino, secured by Andrew Carp
er, dated May End, 1878, due one year after date
Said note was lost the day dated and has no value
All persons notified that the undersigned denles
value, and therefore avoid the purchasing Of said
note. DANIEL r' HoAH'
July 18th, 1872 -jul2+dw"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07

A heavy and persistent rain began on Thunday
morning and continued falling during the day.
1t was good for the farmers but disprlting to the
news gathererS, who at such times inc every one
In no humor to yield the necessary news for q
live inurnal
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07

The chair announced that G, N oberin having
received majority of all the votes was duly
tive.
On motion the rules were suspended and Tim
othy Sullivan was nominated for reelection as
County Treasurer by acclamation.
Candidates for Sheriff were announced, and
the chair proceeded to call the townships,
wards and precincts. The following was the re.
suit of
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07

VIM. Num- has placed in position, a wire
counter railing and a wire burglar proof win.
dow protection In the First National Bank and
has received numerous orders for others. He Is
resident Of Canton and teacher of the Canton
tou City Band. His work gives good satlsfac.
ton
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07

Flies are good scavengers and as flies are an OK,
celent part of the insect end OF the creation, out
when they come into tho sanctum with all their
relations and even sit upon the end Of the pencil
they become nuisance and should be reported to
The Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07

We heard man saying something profane on
Tuesday night about some plows in front Of q
hardware store on the Public Square, because he
fell over their projecting handles. He plowed
through the dictionary, but could not find words
enough to express his opinion Of the impropriety
ofleaving such things out Of dark night. They
discount wheelbarrows.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07
cOALl COALl

Parties desiring to purchase good article Of en-
gine blacksmith or stove coal, should send In their
orders Immediately to J. W. Mckinney, Canton, o.,
or apply in person at the Montgomery cut near os-
naburg. Orders left at this office or at the Ogden
House, will also be promptly attended to. Secure
your supply at once and save money jul3l-h
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07
tree turtle soup lunch will be spread at the
"White House" Saturday evening.

Prejudice often rules in the physical treatment OF
Babies They are allowed to suffer and scream with
pain from Collie, Flatulence, Bowel Disorders, etc.
when some simple, reliable and safe remedy as DR.
Bulls Baby Syrup, would give almost immediate re-
lief and perfect ease to the little sufferer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07
REMOVAL.

T.J. Wheeler takes this method Of informing his
patrons that he has permanently removed his office
close to entrance of County Fair Ground, where he
Is ready at all times TO attend calls ether in country
or city. II D. WhhhLhN'
,un9s.tf Veterinary Surgeon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-07

Tax payers on South Market st., between Rayn.
oldS street and the railroad must prepare to pull
their wallets, as the council has an ordinance un-
der way to collect taxes for improvements done
In said street,
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GONE EAST.

Charles strohn lie now in the East looking up
the markets and making all the necessary ar.
rangememts to exhibit to his customers, in few
weeks, the q est selection Of piece ahd furnishing
goods ever offered in Canton