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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

CALCIUM LIGHT,-Philip Hawk former Can.
tonian, now located at Cincinnati, will give an
exhibition of his Calcium Light on the Square,
commencing this evening, with the burner lately
invented by him. We clip the following from
an extended article in the Cincinnati Merchant &
Manufacturer:
This burner is designed by Its inventor to be
used for street and lawn illuminations and gives
OFF light equal to three hundred four feet gas
burners, burns with perfect steadiness either in
doors or out and as no reflector is used the light
is not injurious, but pleasant to the eye.
The company, Of which Mr. Hawk is proprietor,
and Daniel Webster manager is the largest of It's
kind in the United States, and the only manulac-
turers of calcium lights In the West, while Its
growth from six lights in 1877 to two hundred and
twenty eight cylinders, or one hundred and four
teen lights, atthe present time is something phe.
IOmenal .
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

GLASS BALL MATCH.-At the glass ball shoot be-.
tween Berlin and Canton teams on Tuesday at
Volzer's Garden, there were eight competitors on
each side, and excellent shooting was done at IS
yards rise, but in the match of IS balls the Berlin
boys got ahead OF the Oantonians, leading them
by fifteen balls. Excellent shooting was done by
Messrs. Maline, KloPfenstein and others of the
home team, and Mr. Shiltz and others Of the Ber.
lin company. The utmost harmony prevailed,
and an early contest 10 again expected.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

MARRIAGE LIcENsEs-For week ending July
Goth, 1879:
Lyman Wagner and Jennie Maxwell ,Masslllon
Otto H. sChmalzel and Laura Jackson. Alliance
Leopold Dunkel and Mrs. Anna Hose, osnaburg
Thomas L. Davis and Jennie Doxy, Lawrence
township Two Of the high contracting parties
were aged respectfully 60 and 55 years and the
youngest in the batch consulted the almanac and
plead guilty to being21 years on this mundane
sphere. .lJ rt..
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

FooT RAcE.-on Saturday, August 9th, the
much talked Of 100 yard foot race between Lee
Raedel and Nich Fala, comes Off at the fair
grounds. Each party has put up S25 and both
men have been in training for several days,
though attending to their daily avocations. There
are also many outside bets on the result and the
contest promises TO be very excltingo one Other
races for smaller purses, will come of the same
dav
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31
PIA1E TOWNSHIP NOTICE.

The Democracy Of Plain township are hereby
requested TO meet at the Center School House Of
said township, on the ID day ofAugust. 1879 70
elect delegated to The county convention, and
5 delegates 10 senatorial convention Also 70
nominate one person for Land Appraiser Of said
township. LEWIS EssIG. Cen, Conn.,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

The Square was lively on Saturday last. Two
YCheap Johns and solder peddler threw gas
enough around to fill all the balloons in the ooun,
try They appeared to be receiving good pay for
1t too, though in our opinion most Of the purcha.
sers now wish they had bought their goods Of
regular home dealers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31
LAKr rowMaHlp EIEo11oN NorrcE

Q The Democracy OF Lake township are hereby
notified to meet at the Center School House OF
said township, on Saturday, August End, 1879, be-
tween the hours OF and Sp. IN. to elect three (Sl
senatorial delegates, also six 6) delegates 10 at
tend the county convention to be held in Canton
on Tuesday, August 9th, 1879. a r.
Also at the same time and place, TO nominate
one person for land appraiser of said township.
BY order Of
July 21st, 1879. 5. s. GEIB. Cen. Com.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31
A CARD,

Editor Democrat,
Having been solicited by influential Democrats
in different sections of the district to be candi.
date In the coming convention for Senator Of
State, would respectfully say through your col.
umns that must decline all such honors at the
present time. 1 do not wish to be understood as
treating this question without due consideration.
On the contrary think the highest honor that a
community can confer upon one Of their number
is to elevate him to position where he can aid in
the general government ofall. And very much
regret my inability to allow my political friends
any farther use of my name in this connection.
l am yours respectfully
,-.H F. MACKAMAN.,
Waynesburp, Ohio, July %, 1879 '' q
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

Many Of our Lutheran friends will take advan-
tage Of the excursion train from Masslllon to Ak
ron on Sunday, August Sd, to attend the 26th an
niversary of the German Lutheran church at the
latter city The train leaves Massillon at 7:SO a.
m. Returning leaves Akron at p m. Fare,
round trip from Massillon, rs cents.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

Owing to two bad washouts on the P, f. W. Il
Q. R..R., west Of orryllle, on Tuesday evening,
trains were run irregularly via orrvile and Co.
lumbus to Crestline on Wednesday. 1t expect
ed that the damage will be repaired to-day, and
all trains running on time,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

WATERMELoNs.-Ano carload Of fine Mary.
land melons arrived today, direct from Baltimore.
The DEMOCRAT Office can recommend them as
they enjoyed fine juicy one, but the boys com.
plain that It was too small by several feet and
they are ready to enjoy another Mr. Levi Meyers
will supply the trade here and at Alliance and
Mssslllon with all they want this week.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

THANKs.-Henry vogelgesang appears to un.
dentand that printers, even, are apt to suffer from
heat and can occasionally appreciate cooling
draught of his justly popular "Glnger Ale" From
the sanctum to the press room. all hands, includ
ing the devil, desire to thank Henry for the trial
on Saturday last,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

Charles wernet the drayman, discovered little
chaps clothing on fire on the square, Saturday
afternoon, and he stripped him in short order and
Just In time to save him from being seriously
burned, lighted cigar having been thrust into
his pants pocket It is supposed is what caused his
clothing to take fire.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

The best Cigars, Wholesale and
RETAIL Smoking and Chewing To-
oaCCOs, In the City are to be had
at Volkmann's sign of the big
IDdlan, Democrat Buildint, Cam
tom, Ohio,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

soLD-There were four of them. Two Charleys
Frank and Dewalt, and learning the other day
that some of the other employees in the same fac
tory had keg Of beer hid about the establish.
ment, this mischevous quartette determined to
confscate It, After skirm ishing around for some
time very slyly they secured the keg and hid It
In vat but fearing 1t would be seen by the others
they removed it to the cellar One was then sent
for faucet and another despatched for glasses
and the happy wicked little four gathered gee-
fully around the keg with eyes glistening and
mouths watering in anticipation Of leisurely
quafng glass after glass Of the refreshing extract
of malt, unobserved by the parties that they sup.
posed 1t belonged to- land who, by the way vas
watching them). But then-well, this world is
but an idle dream at best They tapped the keg
filled their glasses and drank heartily oi-pure
water. 1t was some time before they could imag.
inc what the parties up stairs were laughing at,
and then came a flow Of SOapy language 10 am
erous to mention.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

BASKET MEETNa-A union basket meeting will
be held next Sabbath In the grove near the AS.
bury Chapel In Pike township, Preaching at
1OL and 21S o'clock. Good music and general
good time is expected. All are cordially in.
vited. ELI MILLER,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31
cOALi COAL

Parties desiring to purchase good article of en-
gine blacksmith stove COAL should send In their
orders Immediately to j. W. Mckinney, Canton, O.,
or app in person at the Montgomery cut, near Os-
naburg Orders lett at this office or at the Ogden
House, will also be promptly attended to- Secure
your supply at once and save money. jul3l.tf
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

BUSINESS. Work at the Bridge Cos shop is brisk.
A considerable Improvement on last season. Or.
ders for bridges are coming in weekly and large
force of workmeu are out continually putting up
completed work
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31
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 1873 due one year after date
Said note was lost the day dated and has no value
All persons are notified that the undersigned denies
value, and therefore avoid the purchasing Of said
note ..f 'a DANIEL F. EBIE.
July 18th, s79.-jul2+dw*
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31
InlY 21st. 1919.
BETHLEHEM Tp. ELEoTIoN NOTICE.

The democracy Of Bethlehem township are re.
spectfully requested to meet on Saturday, August
%, 1879, at o'clock p m, at the Navarro House,
for the purpose Of electng six delegates to county
convention, and three delegates to Senatorial
convention. Also at lhe same time to nominate
one person for Land Appraiser.
JOHN LoEW, Cen. Com.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

The base ball slang vocabulary ls increasing. 1t
lsn longer considered du fat to say that man
strikes the ball or secures hit He makes a
"drive" instead, and Hne catch is called dan.
dy grab"-1roy Times.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

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 either In country
or city. T. ]. WHEELER,
jun26-f Veterinary Surgeon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

The opening services Of the Ohio State Camp
Mdeting, to be held at Youngstown, will be con.
Quoted by Rev. ]. R. Mills, D. D., President Of the
Association, on Tuesday evening, August 9th.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31
nnN,r Y0n DO 1T.

II you are unwel, In fact feel bad all Overt don't
give up, Pettits Blood Purifier cures where all other
remedies have failed It nourshes and assists nature
makes the weak strong, the diseased whole Invlgo.
rates the liver tones the stomach and regulates the
Bowels ...l
Sold by W. B. Foye. Canton, t.I,I'
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

The following bang.up article In the Youngs-
town Ne,Os would equally suit this locality:
"If girls with "bangs" could only see what
frIghtiul frighs they make EN-, they'd raise their
hands on high and swear that they'd forever
shake em""
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31
REAL ESTATE AND ABSTRACT OFFICE.

Having gone into the Real Estate, In connection
with my Abstract business, Invite all parties wish
Ing to buy sell real estate to call and see me, or
address H. II. TRUMP,
jun27.H Opposite St. Cloud Hotel, Canton, o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

Hiram Bahney Of Massillon, in default Of 5000
bail was brought to jail on Friday afternoon last
to await the action Of the Common Pleas Court
on charge Of incest
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

During the storm on Tuesday evening the Ma.
varre school houSe was struck BY lightning and
set on fire. II was Immediately discovered and
the fire extinguisbed before serious damage was
DONE
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31
WITHDRAWAL CARD.
CANTON, O., July 80, 1879.

CANTON, o., July 80, 1879.
Editor Democrat .el -H.
sll1t Having been announced in your
paper as a candidate for the office Of Sheriff, with
many thanks to my friends, l. most respectfully
withdraw my name as a candidate.
R. A. DUNBAR,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

A Limberger cheese factory at Great Bend, Pa,
was struck by tightening the other night and en-
tirely destroyed, Another proof that the victory
Ia not always with the strong,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

Promises kept inspire confidence; and DR.. Bulls
Baby syrup never promised relief In the diseases of
childhood without at once effectlng It, Hence the
'Opular reliance upon It. Price S cts. abottle,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

"Buttermilk on ice" is the card that attracts
many thirsty wayfarers to the white House."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

The amount Of pin money required BY the mar
led women depends on whether she uses diamond
bins or rolling pins. 3D.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

Since the organi zationofa a vigilance committee
among the farmers in Trumbun county, horses are
not disturbed byiprowling thieves,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

The trustees Of the Baptist church have decided
TO build parsonage on the lot south OF their
church.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

"what are the wild waves saying2' Well really
If we could possibly afford It, we'd go to see and
let you know. a...
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31
COAL WANTED,

Subscribers wishing to pay their subscription to
the DEMOCRAT in coal CAN'T DO so TOO QUICK As
WE ARE IN NEED OF THE ARTICLE,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

Considerable damage was done to oulverts, fen
ces, &C., in Pain township, by the storm on satur
day last. ..,.I.f .
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31
WANTED

A few energetic Lady Agents In light and good
paying business. Apply at the Ogden House, room
%, from to D. M on Friday and Saturday evenings.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31
q. PIANO TUNING.

Us, Marquis, Piano Tuner, will be in Canton about
the Goth of July. Leave orders at Perkins & Co.'S
Book Store and Amsden's music store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31
NOTICE.

To insure insertions In this paper, parties must
leave their matter and orders at the counter, The
business Is done there. If
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

Female beggaB, principally old women, are
frequent visitors the past few days.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

Attend the election Of delegates to the county
convention, on Saturday
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

Pumping cold water into hot citizen is as dan
gerous as pumping 1t into hot boiler,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

He only enjoys his passion who can make ne
use OF his reason. #
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

The pleasure OF doing good is the only pleasure
that never wears out.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

Many of our hosemen are attending the cleve-
land races this week.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31
Gnca1 Nems.

Saturdays rain cleaned out the sewers,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

There is nothing like cheek to win, provided it
is dimpled and rosy,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

The scarcity of dwellings for rent shows that
out population is increasing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

Valley railroad civil engineers call at Canton
frequently.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

The Akron hack was three wheeler on satir.
day. Fortunately the tired wheel did not go back
on the felloes until thsyarrived ntown. 1t spoke
welltor the wheel. sss1oBJ ha.ItsgG ,HU
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

Ye watermelon crop has got up
From quiet winter slumber,
And enters on the stage Of life
Successor to cucumber.
He is green and seedy cove,
Well read on close inspection;
And always leaves his loving friends
With painful recollection.
-Roehester Herald.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-31

Peter Gsary, living on the BOnheld farm. west
Of Canton, raised of 20 acres Of wheat s4O bushela
ayeEsspg n Ppsh0ls 70 the acre Who can J JPeH'
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-12-19
Autographs.

A genuine sale of autographs is al
ways interesting to others beside those
who are crazy on the subject of auto.
graph hunting. The prices given tend
in way to show how hitherto promi.
nent men are keeping their hold on
public estimation. A sale of over 1900
autographs took place recently in New
York. OF course all of these were not
very noted parties, still there was quite
a sprinkling of very reputable persons
in the lot. 1t is curious fact that the
name of that genial old humorist, Arte-
mus Ward, sold for 81, which was more
than Was given for any other autograph
that day. Although John Hancock
signed the Declaration of Independence
in billboard style of letters, yet his
name only brought 80 at auction. Two
drafts of Ben Franklin's that, no doubt,
were duly honored in 1850, could only
draw go cents in 1879. Lafayette's
brought $500; Israel Putnam's, So;
John Stark's. So; and thus the names
of great men were handed down to pos
terity
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-12-19
A MYSTERIOUS Craft.

The Albany Press says: "When
Fulton built the Clermont, and Erics-
son the Monitor, people expressed their
wonder, and men were free in their ex-
pressions that Fulton was crazy. But
a strengthening craft has just made its
appearance on the Erie canal which
elicits the wonder and curiosity of the
oldest navigators. There arrived at this
port from Buffalo, last week, a novel
craft, which, during its passage along
the Erie canal, seriously disturbed reg
ular traffic, very much hindering the
canal boats proper, which at this sea-
son are hurrying to get around so as to
terminate the season to the best ad-
vantage, and lay up where they desire.
The craft in question was built in Ton
owanda, and IS, we understand, one of
series of eight or ten which are both
ering the boatmen by coming East be-
fore the canal closes. 1t is simply a
huge, unwieldy box, with not even the
dignity of scow build, and which just
sqeezes through the locks and that's ALL
This pioneer craft brought East 800
bushels of grain the largest quantity
ever foated on the canal, the biggest
and newest boats averaging about
5000 bushels of wheat. This craft and
its mates are to serve as sugar lighters
in New York. They draw when loaded
to canal regulation mark, six feet of
water, and are then six feet out of
water. They steer as clumsily as raft,
and as they managed to hit every boat
between Buffalo and Troy the canal
boatm ems mouths issued blue flame and
the air was rent with oaths."
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-12-19
A Sword from a Meteor.

San Antonio contains two things, OF
objects, the like of which cannot prob.
ably be found elsewhere in the world
One is the child, Jessie Lumiey, that
chews up her food and feeds herself
through hole in the stomach, the re-
suit of wonderful surgical operation
She lives on the outskirts of the town,
and, although at the time the operation
was performed she was at deaths door,
yet few days ago she walked to town
with her father and back home, a dis
lance of nearly four miles, and expert
enced no evil effects, unless good ap-
petite is one, which was satisfied in the
mode described, as no food can pass
down her throat. The papers, which
have ridiculed this case, must feel like
the boy who fooled himself so badly.
The second curiosity, the like of which
is not likely to be found elsewhere, is
the sword made of an aerolite or me-
teor that fell in the State of Durango,
Mexico, which is now in a museum in
the City of Mexico. A gentleman in
Mexico sent General Ord small slab
or tablet, about an inch thick and six
inches square, which was sawed out of
the meteor. It resembled iroz, and, in
fact, was what is known az meteoric
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-12-19

iron. The piece weighed two pounds.
Gen. Ord sent it on to the national
armory at Springfield, to be worked up
into sword for Gen. Trevino, of the
Mexican army, who has done SO much
to rid our border of the Kickapoo In
dams that infested it. Considerable
trouble was experienced in annealing
the meteoric IRON, but at last they sue
ceeded, and, with the scabbard, it forms
a very creditable specimen of American
skill. The sword is a small, straight
blade, and is fancy dress sword, the
mounting representing an eagle with
the olive branch and arrows, such as
rich people see on quarter of dollar
now and then. The grip is of silver
wire, and the whole thing is very pretty.
On the blade is the Spanish sentence,
"Hecho de .tiera caido del cielo de
MeSico. Presentado a q. TreuiaO,
General de Division, por su amigo
Gem. ord, U. s. H." or, in English,
Made of iron that fell from the skies
of Mexico. Presented to G. Trevino,
General of Division, by his friend, Gen.
Ord, y. S. Adjudication (TeT.
NelDS.