The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06
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Henry Hardgrove, a former citizen OF this place,
died at Toledo, OH Friday laBt His remains were
Drought here for burial and the funeral took place
rom Ihe residence OF Benz Razer, deoe0seds fa-
'hsr ID law, on Sunday afternoon, under The aus
pices OF lhe l. o, r., Rev. Stocking Of the NJ. E.
Chufch Omo!atng. Deceased was q member OF
the 'olh w. V'.l, during the war, and the pail
bearers were members OF his old regiment A
hring gun squad and escort Of the National Guard
and Wineman's Drum Corps also attended the fl-
neral.
On Tuesday morning John Martin, who was as-.
sisting IN cutting timber on the Graber farm. A
miles southwest Of the city, accidentally cut his
loot very severely Though he will be laid up
Tor several days, II is thought that the wound is
not dangerous one. John says that he has dis
covered that when handling sharp axe there is
considerable knack in knowing just where you
are going 10 strike.
sad accident occurred on Monday afternoon
at the Russell u Co. railroad switch. Mr. Henry
Mathews Of the firm OF YOst & Mathews, tanners
happened to be In that locality on business, iust
as freight train crew were making running
switch of some cars, His horse became frighsen-
ed and commenced backing towards the cara.
manage the animal, either fell or jumped out of
the wagon, and before he could get clear of the
track was struck by the moving car and his right
leg so badly manged that 1t was found necessary
To amputate the limb few inches below the
knee, Mr., Mathews, though quite an old gentle
man, bore up bravely under the operation and 10
now dong as well as could be expected. The
horse and wagon escaped. When will our coun.
Gil pluck up courage enough to compel the rail-
road company 10 put stop to running switches
within the corporation, ana place aagmen at
dangerous crossings2
On Thursday afternoon next there will be q
grand Mardi Grass procession, under the direo.
ton OF the managers Of the Bal Masque that
comes off at the Opera House in the evening. We
expect to see the sidewalks lined with people, as
the fantastic turn out will be the finest event Of
the season. We advise your readers to be sure to
see 1t. The committee report very favorable
sale Of tickets 10 the masquerade ball and we are
assured that the affair will be so conducted as to
make 1t pleasant for all.
"The Celebrated Case" had large and appre-
ciatiVe audie nee on Wednesday evening.
Bill McCallisters popular minstrel company
will dish up most excellent bill Of fare for low
ers OF legitimate mirth, this Thursday evening"
The father of General Custer spent few days
In this city this week, the guest of DR.. Johnson.
The Frohsinn societys social dance, at their
hall on Tuesday evening last passed off pleasant.
ly and, as usual at their dances, every body was
satisfied with the evenings entertainment. Of
Baer's orchestra furnished the music. This Ger
man singing society now numbers forty. five mem
bers and has become quite local feature. The
officers now are Louis Gels, President; Michael
Ess, Vice President; Paul Kirchofer, Secretary
and Jacob Shaffer Treasurer.
superb banquet was given at the Masonic
Hall on Tuesday evening, by the Sippo and Mas
sillon lodges, |. o. o. F. for an invitation to which
the thanks of your correspondent are due the
committee. After a social gathering at the SippO
lodge room, the members OF the different lodges,
with their wives, sweethearts and invited guests,
adjourned to the Masonic Hail. where John B.
Thompson, the caterer for the OCCASION and his
assistants had three long tables loaded with q
bountiiu supply Of deicacies, and to which the
party, numbering about one hundred and fifty
sat down, and after an appropriate prayer by Rev
Stoner, of Heber LODGE No. 9l of Navarro, pro-
ceeded to do ample justice to the following en-
Cellent
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