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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Monday Evening, March 2

| Monday Evening, March "a.
Present-Barlet, President sherrlck, Arter Her
Druok, hcUann, Rohrer schwalm and Monnot.
Minutes Of last meeting read and approved.
| PetAtons'-From Mr.. Room, OF the First ward
asking damages for injury done 10 his cellar by
the overhoWing Of shrlvers run. Referred TO
Messrs, MOnnot and Rohrer
From citizens on East Eighth street, asking for
three lights on that thoroughfare. Not granted,
Repairs were asked for on a culVert In an alley
between william and Plum streets. Referred to
the Street Commissioner.
The condition Of the crossing at Walnut and
Tenth streets was stated as ry bad. Street Com
missioner instructed to mend 1t.
Committee Reports Mr.. Mccain, of the Fire De
partment Committee, reported In favor OF allow
ing fo1r gum coats to HosJ Company No, l. Ao
cepted. Also recommended that the petition Of
the same company asking for $50 to expend for
caps, be granted. Not accepted.
Com mnittee on Streets and Alleys reported ad.
verse to allowing the petition asking for a walk
across Cherry street, at Tenth.
The City Solicitor was instructed TO draw up ar
tlcles Of agreement between the city and It's rent.
ers, Schertzer and Hull
A committee Of three, consisting of Messrs. Ar
ter, Rohrer and Monnot were instructed to rent
suitable room for Council Chamber and Mayors
office.
The Fou tn Ward Councilmen were empowered
to rent roon for holding the next election on
the 7th of April.
The resolutions passed May Sd, 1870, fixing the
salary Of City Marshal at $50 per month was re-
scinded and the compensation fixed by ordi.
nance at $50 per month to take effect upon the
incoming Of the next Council.
The matter Of regulating the fees aud salary of
the Mayor was referred to the Committee on City
Officers.
The Committee on Graveyards was instructed
to have the POtters field sOwn In oats and grass,
and prepared for burial purposes next winter.
petition from Mr. IngOld on West Eighth
street asking damages for injury done to his prop
eriy by the damming up of ditch was referred.
The matter of stalking OFF lots on Cherry street
in Schaefers addition was referred to the Civil
Engineer who was instructed to confer with MI,
Schaefer about this matter.
The Solicitor was Instructed to examine the
law in the matter Of allowing bills and report at
the next meeting.
The bill of ]. W. Mckinney of S13.15 was re.
krred to the Committee on Claims.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27
MEETING OF INF1RuRY DIRECTORS.

The Irfrmary Directors met the County Com
missioners, Monday, and submitted their report
for the six months past which was examined and
accepted. We Gull the following interesting
notes: The entire number of paupers supported
by the county, 257, now in the Indrmary, l75;
number received during The last six months, l54 !
number discharged, Al; died, n births, 2 elOpe-
mens, 2; sent to asylums, 2; average cost Of sup
port, 1917 cents. Expenditures: conveying poor
10 Infrmary, S6S 70; incidental expenses, S35546
travelling expenses, 5000; drugs, sl365 printing
s5; superntendent's salary, $3.50; physician sal.
ary, $500; township medical attendance 1921 !
relief to poor not in Inirmary, Sll69.24; total,
90 800 35, which added to the expenses about the
Infrmary for food, clothing, coal, help &C.,
amounts in all to Sc 4OS63.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27
IN MEMORIAM.

A tribute of respect to the memory Of Miss Dora
Grace Reifsnider, who died March II, 1879, at the
residence Of her parents in osnaburg OHIO:
WHEREAS 1t has pleased Almighty God in the
dispensaton of His mysterious Providence to call
from our midst Miss Dora, member Of this the
Osnaburg M E Sunday School,
PesOlUed That we the officers and scholars OF
the M. E. s. s. deeply deplore the untimely death
of ore so promising Of future usefulness.
Resolved, That we tender the bereaved parents
and friends of the deceased our heartfelt sympa'
thy, and trust they may receive sustaining grace
to bear this their sad bereavement
Resolved, That a copy OF these resolutions be
presented 10 the parents and that they be insert
ed In the Stark County Democrat and Canton Re-
pository.
JNO. ". MONTGOMERY,
ALBERT SMITH, , Com.
DR.. Fl. W. FAULK,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27
BY UNIVERSAL ACCORD,

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tves for family use. They are the product oil long
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digestive apparatus, arrangements Of which they
prevent and cure If timely taken. They are tue oes
and safest physc to employ for children ana weak
ened constitutions, where a mild, but enectna
cathartlc is required
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27

ARREsTED-LouiS Hexamer, the remaining
member of the car breaking gang was arrested in
Fort Wayne Friday by the Fort Wayne authorl.
ties who were telegrsphed from here to dOso The
Marshal then went after him and he was brought
home and given hearing. He was backed by a
wise attorney but his case was so hopeless that nc
particular attempt was made to white wash 1t. He
was bound over TO appear before the Common
Pleas Court, The whole gang are now in hook
and the last of the old gang of burglars and dis;
tuIbeTs is removed from temptation.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27
ADJUSTMENTS.

H. M. s. PIyAFoRE. Sullivan & Gilberts mimi
table and wonderfully successful extravaganza
which has teen produced in all the large cities
with the greatest success will be performed here
Tuesday evening, April 1st by RiCe's Opera Bouffe
Combination, the company who made such a sue.
cess in the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Boston
Globe Theatre and New York Union Place Thea.
tre.
Though written upon an English theme, and
gently rasping certain national foles and preten.
sions every line of the delicate satire seemG to be
promptly appreciated and laughed over by the
audience. Indeed, the readiness to apprehend
the subtle humor Of the piece is something most
complimentary to the intelligence of the American
public, who might be psrdoned for not observing
the application Of the lines here and there. But
that they do all over the country Is evident from
the fact that there are no less thsn thirteen COM
panies now playing it in various parts Of the
United States. The drollery Of the Hbretto the
quaintness of the authors concelts and the pre-
posterOus but queerly consistent incOnsequence of
all the events not 10 speak Of the delightful melo-
dies and really scientific music which the com.
poser has sobesutifully lavished upon it would &C.
count for its popularity. The more one hears Of
the "Pinafore" the more one likes it. People who
'saw nothing in itN The first time of witnessing 1t
rave over it sfter sitting through 1t again. Some
wits are duller than Others and fail to grasp the
sentiment of the play but when 1t does dawn up.
on them they guffaW the loudest.
The company bring the same scenery with them
which they used in the Brooklyn Academy of
Music. They number So members
HARTz -Harts the wonderful magician who
created such enthusiasm in this city month or
so since will again fill an engagement Of three
nights at the Opera House commencing Thursday,
April Sd. Since leaving here Hartz has filed sew
eral long engagements, one Of more than week
in Columbus. He will be in Alliance next week
also, which will be like boarding the lion In his
den. Wonder how Dick Posey will stand 1t.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27

WASHED OUr-The bridge across the race at the
Paper Mill was seriously damaged Sunday morn
ing The western abutment was undermined
by the rushing high waters and the bridge fell
into the water. About twenty or twenty-five feet
OF the roadway as also washed away. Quite a
large crowd of people walked in that direction
Sunday afternoon, and the ripping, roaring Ca
nawl had large audience. As soon as the water
is low enough the abutment will be rebuilt and
the bridge rebuilt
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27
TORONTO, QUEEN CITY OF THE DOMINION.

The energy ofis inhabitants, the beauty Of Its pub
ncuildings seats OF learning, broad and well regu-
lated thOroughfares, placed on the shores Of Lake
Ontario, among the many business firms none stand
more deservedly high than the house Of e. Hooper
3 Co., Pharmacists rare SKILL extensive and long
experience in the manipulating and compromising OF
medicine and a determination that nothing but pure
Drugs shall emanate from their establishment, has
carried the firm to the highest pinacle Of financial
success GiL6'S Liainent lodide ammonia and Giles
PNJS are by them considered as most valuable adj
dltion, aud in all cases Of enlarged Joints Of the
Hands or Feet Neuralgia, Chronic or Inhammatory
rheumatism, superior to any remedy now known,
Send for pamphlet. Trial size Is cents.
DIR. GILES,
100 West Broadway, N. Y.
For sale by Durbln & Wright, Canton, Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27

HoRTcULTURAL.-The Stark County Horticul-
tursl Society will meet in DaunemilleTs Hall on
Wednesday, the 2nd Of April, at 10 o'clock a. m.
Ia the forenoon an essay on "Pum Celture" will
be read by ]. K, Niesz, and atl o'clock Mrs. Henry
Mcdowell will read an essay on "What constitutes
Kitchen Garden, and How Best to Manage it,"
Free discussions on the merits Of the essays will
follow the reading OF each, and the practical e4.
perlence Of members will be given, together with
the advice Of those interested In Horticultural as
used In Its widest scope.
j. +. N1Esz, Secretary.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27

OIL PAINTINGs.-Tw very handsome oil paint
ings are now on exhibition, one Of Rev. Peter
Herbruck at his sons jewelry store and the other
of Judge Underhill at Meyers jewelry store. The
portraits were painted from photographs without
seeing the subjects by H r. Lorandi Of MeadVille,
Pa. who proposes tofollow his pictures here, and
retouch aud finish them from sittings. They
show very great attention to detail.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27
LAKE TOWNSHIP MUTUAL INSURANCE
CONPANf.

The annual meetingo Of the Lake Township Ma.
tusl Insurance Company was held at Uniontown,
on Saturday the 10Th inst. officers for the ensu.
ing year we're elected, namely Geo. Frank, Pres.
ident; ], X. Dougherty, Secretary Abraham Mil
Ter, Treasurer; X. ]. Ellet, ], W. Kreighbaum and
Samuel Wise, Directors; and Henry D. Brum'
baugh, Appraiser, The following from the secre'
tary's report shows the success the Company has
had so far and its present financial condition
There have been issued 2S2 policies covering
S450475 worth Of property of these 14 are in
Lake township for s243 5S4 80 in Green for S6556j,
So in Springfield for S64 $780, and "a in sutield for
S77 645. The Treasurer has received from the ap-
praisers, policy fees to the amount OF S5O667 and
paid upon orders, s459,H leaving balance in the
treasury of 1858. The expenses Of the Company
for the past year, being the fret Of It's existence,
have necessarily been pretty large. safe and
books have been purchased, blanks printed, &C.,
which will last for many years. 1t Is matter Of
congratulation that we have closed our first year
and met with no loss J. E. DoUGHERTY See.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27

At the time OF my late Eastern trip found the
market In such condition that felt justified in
buying very heauy consequently am in receipt of
and expecting an immense stock, and now at the
Opening of the season am informed by my land
lord that extensive Improvements are contem'
plated for me in my store room and this unusually
large and ,Ueg assorted stock must be reduced in fact
nearly or quite closed out by the end of spring. A
brief inspection will reveal facts concerning
prices which wIll convince the most doubtful
that bargains a,Oaa them.
43.ow Respectfully. J, o. PALMER
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27

Mrs. Anderson, the pedestrian, has concluded a
long walk In Chicago Her undertaking was to
go 1904 quarter miles in 2.O64 consecutive ten
minute periods. A lynx.eyed reporter detected
her In three different maps Of about an hour each,
and found that the scorer often credited her with
laps that she did not make She confesses the
fraud, but claims that the track was eigh. inches
too long.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27

Loss PAID.-The Pike Township Mutual lnsur-
ance Company, on the 18th inst, paid MT. jacob
Kemery, of Bethlehem township, whose dwelling
was burned on January 4th, the full amount OF
his loss. This is prompt work. and speaks well
for the management Of the company, which is
only about year old.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27

KnLED.-Wm. Hawkins was almost instantly
killed on Tuesday Of last week, while at work in
the saltwater mine in Tuscarawas county. He
was buried under a rock ighirg about two tons
and a lot of clay, and lived only one hour after
being ex,ricated One end Of the rock struck him
in the stomach and made confused mass Of
blood and bones.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27

MISSING. Ed sexsuer, the South Market street
grocer has been missing since Tuesday, the 18Th.
He handed his wife that morning a small bill
and said he would return in the evening. Au-
thorities over the country were telegfarhed the
next day after he left, but his whereabouts re-
mains unknown. he left very worthy wife and
several small children entirely unprovided for,
his business being heavily mortgaged and not Of
great account
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

The following was adopted at q meeting OF the
West Brookfeld Temperance Union:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased an all.wise God to re.
move from our midst our young and esteemed
brother, Abraham Cutler; therefore be It
ResolUed, That 1t is but just tribute to the
memory of the departed TO say that IN regrelting
his removal from our midst, we mourn for one
who was in every way worthy Of our respect! and
whose example was worthy the imitation OF ali
Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt sympa.
thies to family and friends Of the deceased
II. f. GADDB,
ROBINSON REINGHL, Com
MRS. MATTE PETRRs
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27
EIGHTY CITY LOTS.

on North Walnut, Cherry and other very pleasant
and healthy localities in the city of Canton of all
iEes and prices for sale by the undersigned at the,
most reasonable prices and on liberal terms Those
wishing o purchase will please call before contract
Eng elsewhere, on LOUIS SCHAEFBR,
Law office Of L. & L. NJ. SCHAEFER,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27

BREACH Oh PROMISE sUr.-The last Thursday
during the late session of Court Miss Frank Whee
dom, OF West Pennington, Trumbull county, ob-
taiued a Judgment for 5000 against Frank Foster
of Minerva, this county, for breach Of promise
The damages are unusually large, but FJstor, al.
though he has retained attorneys, disappeared
and made no defence however the money will
probably be secured.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27
DRESS MAKING. &c.

Mrs. Maria Hardman has purchased the interest Of
Miss ]. H. Davidson, late of Salem Ohio, and has
opened a Millinery and Dress Making room in the
st. Cloud Block, where she is prepared to do oil
kinds OF work In that line short notice at reason
able rates, and satisfaction guaranteed Dress Cut
ting and fitting a specially. Call and examine.
Remember the place, west room In ST. Cloud Block
Canton, Ohio. mar2O-dW
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27
GENERAL U. S. GRANT.

1t Is very evident were he to run for third term
OF Office 1t would not please everybody Not so with
the American Cough Cure, All are Its friends, pos
sessng 1t does wonderful curtve virtues sure cure
for Coughs Colds Group, the best known remedy,
Large size bottles 50 cts.
Sold by W. B. Foye, Canton,o
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27

The best Cigars, Wholesale and
retail Smoking and Chewing To-
baCCOs, In the City are to be had
at VOlkmann's sign Of the "Big
IDdlan," Democrat Building, Can
ton, Ohio,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27
LAND FOR SALE,

have 1000 acres of good land 10 miles west Of
Beverly Randolph county, West Virginia, that will
sell for 50 an acre. equals $1,000 Come and see maps
Call on or address,
ANDREW M. BLAKE,
Attorney at Law and Real Estate Dealer,
Office, New cassidy Block,
rnarl3.hw Canton, Stark Co., Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27

SPELLING CoNTEsT.-Much interest was mani
tested in the spelling contest between the differ
ent night schools Friday evening. The spelling
was pronounced unusually good. Miss Ollie Nil
Ter stood up last and received the gold Oen award
ed 10 the best spelleT
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27

CARD OF THANKs-We, the scholars Of the
Night School, do offer our sincere thanks to the
worthy teachers and the members OF the School
Board, for the kind assistance they have rendered
us, We are sorry indeed that the session has been
so brief, and hope that we shall soon again be
able to enjoy its benefits.
Your obedient servants SCHOLARS
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27

Mrs. Catharine Anthony diedsst her residence
on North Poplar street, Sunday evening, aged 81
years. She was buried Tuesday from the German
Catholic Church. She and her husbcnd formerly
lived at Bolivar.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27

The Board Of Education are much gratifed
with the success Of the night schools and propose
that they shall be opened earlier next fall. Much
aid has undoubtedly been given to the young
men and women who are unable to attend the
day session,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27

There was once young student Of Latin
Who stuck pins in the cushion OF satin
On the chair that his kind teacher sat In.
The teacher sprang high;
But way up to the sky
Went the yells from that student OF Latin.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27

Fourteen selections from the comic opera Il, NJ,
8. Pinafore, in all 4S pages sheet music size. All
the gems and two more selections than amy &other
cheap edition. Only Csc and 20 postage.
E. AMSDEN,
Publisher of sheet music and music dealer, Oppo.
site the st, Cloud, Canton, o,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27

RAvENNA.-John Kennedy, an aged watchmAn
on the Cleveland & Plttsburg and Atlantic & Great
Western Railroad crossing, was struck by the Al
lance accommodation at this place Monday eve.
ming, and serlOusly injured. His recovery is
doubtful
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27

Treasurer Sullivan got the consent of the Coun'
ty Commissioners to change the counter in bis
Office, all which will improve matters very con-
siderably as to convenience, for all parties. Tbs
REQUIRED a change in the radiators and steam Ok
lures
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27
REAL ESTATE AND ABSTRACT OFFICE

Having gone into the Real Estate, in connection
with my Abstract business, invite all parties wish
Ing to buy or sell real estate to call and see me, or
address H. H. TRUMP,
jun27.tf Opposite 81, Cloud Hotel, Canton, o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27

Mr..wm. H. wyant received a slight puncture
on some part Of the hand few days ago, which
has been the cause Of much trouble to him, and
his physician says he ia dangerously Ill. Store
keeper Atkinson of Cleveland, is attending to his
duties pending his recovery.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27

The County Commissioners were in session on
Monday, occupying their new roorl the one for
merly occupied by the Sheriff. A doorway and
door has been placed In the partition between
their old room and the new one,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27

Geo. Livingstone, the energetic agent Of the
Diebold Safe and Lock Co., Of Canton, sold to
FirestoAe Bros. large and handsome bank safe
last week. Also heavy vault doors By the Let OF
April the bank will be opened Ohio Patriot.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27
COMPENSATION.

Through our lives' mysterious change
Through the sorrow haunted years,
Runs law of compensation
For our suGeIingS and our tears;
And the soul that reasons rightly,l
And It's sad complainings stills,
Till II gains that calm condition
Where 1t wishes not, and wills.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27

They have studied the wants of their customers
and during the dull season have made up for Spring
and Summer wear an elegant line of goods, and as
the reputation Of wlneman, the Cothier, Is undspu
ted, and all their goods marked in plain figures and
down below the prices Of all other houses we pro-
phesy for them an immense spring and summer
trada
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27

George CresSluger, prisoner in the Marion
county Jail, was found dead In his cell on Mon
day, 1t Is supposed he had ft and turned on
his face In bed and suffocated
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27

Professor Clark, of Chicago, proposes to deliver
course !oi six scientific lectures in this city,
commencing Monday, April 6th. The Professor is
well known in this city, having visited us before
aR a lpnturer
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27

INsANB.-Lewis T. Champion was adjudged in
sane by Judge Heldenbrand, Monday, and ho
will be taken to the Newburg Asylum He is a
young man from Mt, Union, one Of the stenog-
raphers who reported the Flower scandal case.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27
He put his arm around her waist,
And sWore an awful swore,
And as he jerked it off again,
He said,
I've felt that7Pin-a fore

John NJ. Myers Esq, Of Leetonia, attorney at
law. has selected Canton as location, and will
remove there in the early part Of the coming
summer. Mr.. Myers is good lawyer, and will
no doubt succeed in our nelghbOring City.-Ohto
~
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27
Nnstness gte1ms.

On Saturday March 10th, " will be quite treat TO
all who wish to be present at Wneman's Grand
Spring Opening Of the choicest and most elegant line
OF Clothing ever displayed In the county.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27

Arrangements were made with the Wrought
Iron Bridge Company, Monday, by the Commis
missioners for the repairing Of the bridge which
was undermined Sunday,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-03-27

A Chicago woman is trying to keep her mouth
shut 8 900 quarter hours. II this new departure
should become epidemic what mighty peace
would settle down over this troubled land