The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-27
AASSLLLOM.

young man named Craig, Of New Philadel.
phia, who but lately secured position as brake
man on freight train on the T. v. q W. Railroad,
while shifting at this station on Tuesday last, had
his arm caught between the bumpers and his el.
bow badly crushed, DR.. Ridenour dressed the
arm and the man was sent home It ls thought
that with proper attention his arm can be saved.
We we're pleased to meet George Blechele on
Wednts sday morning. George represents the
firm OF Bechele Bros Of Canton, who have be-.
come noted for the excellence OF their copper
Kettles. We are informed that they last week
shipped 225 gallon kettle to Hudson, and four to
Tuscarawas county two 226 gallon, one 285 and
one $50 gallon. The work done by this firm gives
the best Of satisfaction In this vicinity.
Clara, a slxteen.year, old daughter OF Mr.. end
Mrs. Dulahohm, was accidentally scalded by
oVerturning dish pan Of hot water upon herself,
on Tuesday last The whole Of her left side was
badly scalded and the little sufferer died on Sat
urday afternoon.
Louis schaufele. one Of our old residents, ls In
the city on business and pleasure visit, from his
new home in Santa Cruz California.
The Masonic banquet and dance given by
Clinton lodge Of this place, on Friday evening
last, was most enjoyable affair. The committee
with Peter stllgenbauer as caterer, laid a set Of
tables that Kings might envy" It fact 1t was
right royal feast, and the choice music from Prof
Baer's orchestra almost compelled those to dance
who never danced before. The social in the early
part OF the evening was well seasoned by few
interesting historic and amusing remarks from
Judge Underhill, Of Canton.
The rumor Of Mr.. Fred Breckels assignment
has been knocked endways. As Fred says, "I
knew 1t wasn't 80 when first heard OF IT," In
our opinion, parties circulating rumoH tending
jure good citizens, should be tied to the stake
and receive taste Of Delaware punishment.
Forty lashes.
On Tuesday morning, as the third section Of
freight train No, II, going west on the TT. Wayne
Railroad, was coming down the Masillon grade
the front brakeman, Lucus P, Badger in walking
over the top OF the cars to attend to his duty was
struck on the back Of the head by the overhead
bridge at Buck HILL" knocked down and In.
stantly killed. He was on what is called refrig.
orator car at the time and they are much higher
than the ordinary freight car, and are a source of
great annoyance to brakemen on freight trains.
His body lay on the top of the car until the train
reached MassillOn, before 1t was discovered that
he was dead. He leaves wife and one child,
who reside in Alliance, though his and his wife's
parents reside In Washington county, Iowa. De-
ceased was twenty eight years of age, and was
the brakeman that saved his life in the collision,
about year ago. at Lakeville, whens stock train
collided with another train, by seizlng hold OF a
mules tail, and iii that way being dragged out Of
the wreck. He was man Of SOBER industrious
habits, and well respected by all who knew him.
who deeply sympathize with his afflicted widow
and orphan child.
A private masquerade party at Mr.. Dan'l Kitch-
ems son Monday evening last, was one of the most
pleasant and amusing gatherings OF the season.