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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24
REV HENRY WARD BEBCHER.

The world renowned Henry Ward Beecher, one
of our greatest pulpit orators and lecturers, will
deliver his popular lecture, entitled Hard Times"
in Schaefers Opera House, Wednesday evening
May 7th.
A Cleveland exchange thus notices this lecture
on Hard Times
"HARD TMEs-It is seldom that Case Hall
holds an audience that, in numbers and inlelleG
tual culture, can compare with tie one that
greeted the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher last eve
ming. In size it was measured simply by the ca
pacity Of the house, as every seat had been sold
before noon of yesterday, Application after ap-
plicatiOn was made at the sale office, but in vain,
the few who could be supplied with chairs placed
in the few vacant places of the house, considered
themselves unusually fortunate. During the af
ternoon very large delegation arrived
from neighboring town, but were compelled to
patronize the Opera House or return from boot
less errand In the evening applications were
made by scores at the doors, but in vain, and the
disappointed seekers had to be turned away, The
box office was not open at ALL but placard above
it contained the unwelcome intelligence that not
even standing room was obtainable All through
the evening they continued to come, Many who
could not go in satisfied theT curiosity Dy slanu'
ing in the hall and listening or looking during
the brief moments that the doors might be open.
1t was compliment that Cleveland people have
accorded to few lecturers"
The Chicago Times says of Mr.. Beecher;
"The handsome upper and lower features re-
main almost unchanged except that they are
somewhat more ruddy than they used to be- His
gteel.blue ewes have all their ancient fire: his
voice preserves Its power, sweetness and hexibil.
ity; and his manner OF speaking is as buoyant
and inspiring as it has ever been, In his dis.
course Of yesterday he did not rise to his highest
grandeur of either rhetoric or delivery but he did
enough to indicate that the ablest preacher in all
the world stood before Chicago audience"
We anticipate full Opera House ito hear Mr.,
Beecher, for not often is such an opportunity Of
tered. General admittanCe, rs cents reserved
seats, Sli gallery, so cents.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24
SOMETHING ABOUT THE GERMAN CATHo.
Lie CHURCH,

The first German Catholic organization was ef
fected in this city IN 1916 by the FIRST resident pas
tor, Father Luhr, who came here from Cincinnati
Father Luhr built the old church now about to be
vacated at cost Of about 81 900 In the same year
Inc English church was then 20 years Of age, hav.
Ing been built In 1921. The latter was the third
church built In the State, aud resembles very
much In architecture the Ghapels and churches
built by the Spaniards and other early settlers In
America II II said to be- almost an exact dupli.
cate OF the old church built In 81. Augustine In
1924, two hundred years earlier and which Is still
In state OF good preservation. After Father Luhr
came Father ROh, the present Vicar General OF
the diocese OF Cleveland After Rolf came Faith
ers Weikman, Unlman, HacEspiel and Arnould the
present pa tor, who took charge Of the ministry In
1868 and has remained longer in charge than any
Of his predecessors.
The present Archbishop at San Francisco form
erly visited Canton Ut intervals as minister, and
is one Of the great men who have hOnored Can.
ton, and the present Archbishop at Milwaukee
who was the resident pastor of st. Johns church
In 1888, Is another.
The new edhae was commenced IN 1874, and II
was expected to cost s8O,OOO Fifty.hye thousand
dollars have now been expended and eight thou.
sand dollars more will finish IT, Henry Engelbort
OF NeV York, was the architect, George and Philip
Goncer were the masons, Stephen Wagner did the
carpenter work, aud Rushman Il Kemmer of
Cleveland were the painters and irescoer.
The church will be dedicated May 22d Bishop
Gilmore and the neighbOrng clergymen will un.
doubtedly be present.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

PLUCKED.-A travelling physician stopped at the
st. Cloud week or so ago and sent his little bills
around promising wonderful cures. OF course a
number called in due time, male and female. He
advertised no cure no pay" but when his vic
Tins called he always demanded ten or fifteen
dollars for medicine and Of course, got it, for he
promised cure without fail, and told all to re-
port on a certain day, They did call, but as the
learned humbug had gone, they did not report to
him People should know that travelling physi.
clans generally are humbugs, Besides, knowledge
is now accessible to all who seek it, These men
then who travel about claiming to have some
wonderful remedy unknown to any one else may
be set down as artant humbugs and knaves. Es-
tablshed physicians are not likely to impose in.
tentonally upon the credulity of people, They
have reputation at stake, character to main
tain. We admonish our friends not to be gulled,
imposed upon and robbed by travelling humbugs
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24
IN MEMORIAM.

At meeting Of the Melsheimer Temperance
Union, held Monday evening, April 21st 1879 the
following was presented and accepted and placed
on the records of the Union:
WHEREAS, In the loss we have sustained by the
death of our sister, Sybilla Pecher, and the beav.
Ter loss sustained by those who are nearest and
dearest to her therefore be 1t
RESOLVED, That it is but just tribute Of the
memory Of the departed TO say that in regretting
her removal from our Union we mourn for one
who died in the full assurance and one who was
in every way worthy of our respect and regard,
ResolUed, That we deeply sympathize with the
family of the deceased on the dispensatiOn which
1t has pleased Divine Providence to affliet them,
and commend them for consolation to Him who
doeth all things we'll.
Resolved, That this heartfelt testimonial Of our
sympathy and sorrow be forwarded to the family
Of our departed sister by the Chairman,
Resolved, That these resolutions be inserted In
the STARK COUNTY DEMOCRAT and the Canton
Repository. SAMUEL HoLL,
EMMA E. STANDS, SCOm,
MILFRED MCBRIDE,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24
THE REMENYT CONCERT.

The Remenyi troupe was not greeted by so large
an audience as II deserved. The fact is all per.
sons who do not read and are behind the times
were completely taken by surprise. However,
what the audience lacked In numbers was made
up In appreciation Such enthusiasm has never
been aroused in the musical hearts of Canton IS
Remenyi stirred up with his little bow. He es
tablished an instantaneous fellowship with his
audience and his inspired strains carried them
away Different members of the audience were
entirely overcome.
Remenyi and his accomPanist, Mr.. Duelcken,
were very well pleased with our city, and return
ed here from Wooster sunday 10 take part IN the
exercises at the lutheran and Catholic churches
The audience at the former IN the morning and
the latter in the afternoon were limited only by
the size Of the churches. AT The close OF the af.
ternOOu Sc vices the gentlemen were taken to the
lake and treated to a sail which was pronounced
magnificent because Of the silence" Both gen.
tlemen arc at their best when among a company
Of friends, and those whom they met in Canton
will remember them no less as charming story
teIlers than as musicians The gifted Hungarian
has promised to return to Canton after his trip to
California and, if he has money enough" to
buy a farm here,
Mrs. Thurston and Mr. Bowen are the charming
and accomplished Yoealists, All were enCOred
repeatedly
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24
OSNABURG ITEMS

Manassas Mowl was elected Director Of our
School Board, getting 81 votes out Of IS,
Our mill has changed hands, VIM. Streatzey
retiring. 1t isnow run by ]. Geib & Co., and we
think they are the right men in the right place.
Mr.. Brennan, the boss.on the Montgomery cut,
has made quite hole In the hill for the time he
has been at work He knows how to handle his
men to the best advantage.
We saw an article in the RepositOrya few days
ago that the scarlet fever was raging in our town,
and at the time there was but one case.
Our winter term of school has closed It must
be said that the school did not pass off as smoothly
as 1t should have done. Cooperation is necessary
in running schools, teachers scholars and par
ents should work together,
c. L. Reifsnyder is East at present buying his
spring stock of goods.
A band of Italians are working on the west side
Of Montgomery cut.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

DEATH OF PAUPER-Mrs. Jane Nelson died
at our Infirmary Oil Sunday last, of apOplexy, at
the age of rs. Old AUNT Jane" as she was call.
ed, had been an inmate of the Infrmary about Al
years, being sent from Perry township. Old Jane
has history. Her father, Folzanbe, camel from
England, settled in Stark county and was Meth
odist local preacher Jane was unfortunate in
her marriage. James Nelson, her husband, was
carpenter given to drink, and treated his wife
badly. They lived in Canton, owning and living
upon the lot now occupied by the Lynch family
on West Tuscarawas street, Jane had two chill
dren, one, daughter lived to maturity and
married, we believe, in Ashland county, where
her father removed. The neighbors generally
blamed her husband with James insane condl
tion. She was remarkably industrious and very
neat aad always considered herself the import
ant manager of the Indrmary. She never forgot
old acquaintances and would name them as ia.
miliar ss in other days. In the days of the spin
ming wheel at the Infrmary, old Jane was full
hand. She used the large wheel, and of course,
had to walk backward and forward with her
thread. She would entertain visitors with her
CAB, and continue her spinning. Old Jane viii
be missed from the Stark County InfrmaTy.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24
r,y wuoIv u1sronY OF MEDICINE

M preparation has ever performed such marvellous
,ures or maintained so wide reputation, as AYERS
cHERRY PICTORIAL, which is recognized as the
worlds remedy for all diseases of the throat ana
langs. It's long continued series of wonderful cures
in all climates has made it universally known as
safe and rcliabe agent to employ. Against ordinary
Colds which are the furerunners Of more serious diS
oraers II acts speedily and surely, always relieving
sutirrdg aud Olun saving lie. The protection II
affords hy IT'S iiiuey IN the throat and lung 'ls
otdsr Of children makes It an invaluable remedy TO
be xppt always On hand in every home. No person
ru, i,rd 10 he wilhout It, and those who have once
used it never will From their knowledge of lis com
position and Effects, Physicians sethe CHERRY Pee
r,p + extensively in their practice, and Clergymen
r,r,,nend it, II is absolutely certain in its rene
Ak eheets. and will always where cure is pos
siDle. ,.,r,s
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24
MrnE EFFECr WAS MAGICAL.n

FREDoNIA N, Y, Jan. 10, 1873.
DR., NJ. NJ FENNER,
Dear Slr:-FOr some time past had been suffering
from great nervous debility accompanied with eX-
treme lasstude and low spirits, almost uniting me
for business | had previously heard your BLOOD ana
Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic highly eul0gsed
and resolved TO give II trial. The effect was magl-
cal From the moment of taking the first dose felt
decidedly better have now taken three bottles ana
am entirely WE'LL Yours Tuly HENRY
Dr. Fenners Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve
Tonic may well be called 1.-THE conquering hero Of
the times. It is he medical triumph of the age.
Whoever has "the blues should take ii, for 1t reg-
ldteS and restores the disOrdered system that gives
rise to them, It always cures Biousness and Liver
Complaint, Jaundce, Dyspepsia, Constipation Head
aches FEVER AND AGUE, SPLEEN ENLARGEMESTs,
Scrofula Eryspelas, Plmples, Blotches and ALL
SKIN ERUPTIoNs and BLOOD DISORDERS: Swelled
Limbs and Dropsy; SeeI essness, Impaired Nerves
and Nervous Debility Restores flesh and strength
when the system Is running down or going Into de-
cline: cures Female Weakness and Chronic Rheu-
matism and relieves Chronic Bronchitis and all
Lung and Throat difficulties 1t does these things by
striking at the root of disease and removing It's
causes
DR.. Fenner's Improved Cough Honey will relieve
any cough in one hour
DIR, Fenners Golden Relief cures any pain, as
ToOth-ache Neuralgia, collie or Headache in 5 to 30
minutes, and readily relieves Rheumatism, Kidney
Complaint, Diarrh@a Dysentery. For sale by deal
ers
DIR. Fenner's st. Vltus Dance Specific. One bottle
always cures. For sale by W. B, Foye Canton o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

ELI PEBKINs-The distinguished Eli Perkins
talked last night at Schaefers Opera House to a
moderate, but highly delighted audience. 1t was
his first appearance in our town, and we know 1t
is the wish OF all who heard him last evening that
he come back again. His lecture is unique, really
1.-The philosophy of fun and much Of it deeply
Instructive, all rich and enjoyable, 1t is sufic-
iently provocative of laughter to be promotive Of
health
A few youth in the gallery close on to man.
hood, behaved foolishly, and to the annoyance of
both speaker and auditors, who came to listen
learn and enjoy, The youthful characters re.
ferred to, came to play the boor, and did so to a
Vulgar extent. We are greatly tempted to name
the lads out, at least some of them, of whom we
should expect better things, Eli requested the
young folks in the gallery not to eat peanuts and
to give him proper and respectful attention. He
said there were two ways to produce laughter,
one, low and sensual not to say vulgar the other
of more elevated character requiring an effort
Of the mind to see and appreciate the point. He
gave numerous happy illustrations. of both, that
frequently drew out rapturous applause,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

PUTTING THE LAZY Docs TO SOME UsE.-A bill
has passed the Ohio Senate providing for the use
of the surplus dog tax for the maintenance of
schools at the Children's Homes. In Stark county
the dog tax last year amounted to about $500,
50 1856 Of which is now in the Treasury. About 49,
900 will probably be claimed by owners of sheep
and the remainder, if any since II was collected
under the old law, will be turned .over to the
common school fund. However, unless the dog
tax law proves more successful hereafter the ben
eft to the Children Home will be of no account.
For ifas was the case last year not half of the tax
is paid the surplus will be on the wrong page.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

The BOARD OF EDUCATIoN-Met in annual ses-
sion on Monday evening. The old Board read
and approved the minutes Of three previous
meetings and adjourned sine die. The new Board
then met, when Messrs. Tyler and Lawrence, the
newly elected members, were qualified. MI Gas.
sldy was made President pro. tenn. Or motion the
Secretary was ordered to issue order for $3.50 to
pay for lots and 10 in Trump's addition to Can
the West building to the East School building as
soon as convenient. On balloting D. Tyler was
chosen President for the .ensuing year; G. W.
Lawrence, Vice Presidents W. W. Reed, secreta-
ry; John schilling, Treasurer Rev. Dr.. Kuhns
was appointed member of the Board Of Exam
liners for the Canton schools.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

OHIO SOCIAL TATIsTICs-Durng the year 1878
there were 25, ,7O6 marriages, of which 499 were
contracted between colored people. There were
$4,000 births during the year, OF which 1,777 were
colored OF these 1881 we're males; 33O6l females,
and BOG sex unknown. There were brought with
in the year 2O24 suits for divorce. There were
pending in the Courts July 1st, 1877 1,849, moking
a tolal of 1878 suits pending In the Courts last
year OF these 800 were brought by the husband
and 1888 by the wife. In 439 cases decided alimO-
ny was allowed the wife. In regard TO the causes
for divorce 72O were foradutery, 1910 for absence
and neglect 439 for cruelty, 34S for drunkenness,
GA for fraud and 1877 for miscellaneous.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

A COOP TRAMP LAVA tramp bill has just
passed the Ohio State Senate. 1t provides that
tramps or vagrants may be brought before the
Common Pleas, Justices, Police, or Probate Court
and fined up to slOO and set at hard labor by the
County Commissioners at the rate of seventy.6ve
cents per day Mr.. Richards had the bill SO
amended as to provide that in case Of refusal to
perform labor, the person shall be placed in soli
tary confinement and fed on bread and water, It
is said that similar bill wasworded so effective
ly in New Hampshire that the State is entirely
free from tramps.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

HOUSE PLANTs.-A visit to Mr., Engel's garden
and greenhouses on Plum and Eighth streets of
our town, show his large variety of house plants
to be in fine condition. Let our lady friends re.
member they need not send away for their supply
of fresh an aourshing flower plants Mr.. Engel
will be glad to supply them with anything they
want in that line and at low figures. We advise
all to call and see for themselves. A sight of his
green and beautiful plants is truly refreshing
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

CHANGE OF MAYoRs-Mayor shimps term ex.
plred Monday evening, and Mr. Valeley has
since that time been on the bench. Mr.. shimp
was an upright and conscientious officer, who did
what he considered right, and we can hope and
ask for no more from Mr.. .Valeley The office of
Mayor Of our city, although not lucrative one,
requires man who will look at the interests of
our citizens, and deal justly and equitably with
all cases which come under his consideration.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

THE sAME-This story is told Of simple.mind-
ed Tiffin jeweler About week ago stranger
entered william Gallups jewelry store for the pur-
pose of purchasing a timekeeper. His wife was
sick, so with the jewelers. permission he would
take two or three of the watches home for her to
examine. AS the stranger "lOoked" honest Mr.,
Gallup agreed, and neither watches or stranger
have been seen since.
He was probably the same man who attempted
the game in Canton last week and failed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24
MY DAUGHTER,

Aged "A years. was attacked by Dlpthera In It's very
worst form, employed the most prominent physl
clan In Mount Vernon, who pronounced TIA very baC
type Of that disease With the doctors CONSENT We
used CITES LiniRern Iodtde Alnmontd with rapid ant
speedy results, Applied II externally andas gargle
diluted with water. II appeared to me as though Il
neutrallzed the poison In her system. +, Goss,
Eastchester Westchester Co., N, Y.
Trial size 25 cents. Send for pamphlet.
DIR. GILES,
100 West Broadway, N, Y.
For sale by Durbln & Wright, Canton, Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24
WALL PAPER AND WINDOW SHADES.

Largest stock Lowest Prices Having moved
to Trumps Block, opposite St, Cloud Hotel, we
shall be pleased to see our friends and the public
generally, and will sell goods lower than ever. A
large stock OF New Wall Paper already on hand,
and more coming every day, Get our prices be-
fore you buy, WIN. B. PERKINS q co.
Store and House Window Shades made and
hung in any style and best manner.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24
SIZE OF TOWN LOTS POSTPONED.

L. Schaefer, Eyqr's sale Of town lots is postpon-
ed to May "a, for the particulars of which, see ad.
vertsement
These building lots are conveniently situated
convenient 10 the centre of the town and in a
healthy locality away from the smoke and dust
of the shops, and no intervening railway track to
endanger or interfere with passing to and from
the business part of town. This opportunity to
secure suitable and desirOus building lot ought
not to be omitted by any of our citizens wishing
to buy. Terms of payment will be arranged to
suit purchasers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

A New MARsHAL.-Louis Rigler assumed the
duties OF City Marshal on Tuesday of this week.
Mr. Rigler will be found the right man in the
right place. Living here all his life, he is famil-
lar with the town, and is known as a man of cor
rect habits and integrity Of purpose. His police
force for the ensuing year is not yet selected, but
soon will be by the Mayor and Council,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

The premium list for the Stark County Fair is
now out and ready for distribution Every one
interested In the prosperity OF the Society should
not fail to secure copy. A historical sketch OF
its ups and downs since its organization to the
present time, prepared by the Secretary, A. D.
Miller, is worthy perusal. Copies can be had at
the banks in Canton, from the members of the
Board, or by addressing the Secretary.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

BREACH OF PRoMIsE-Mandilla Blair, bloom
ing Stark county girl OF twenty.four summers,
has Just commenced suit in the Summit Common
Pleas Court against Simon B. Staver, a Summit
county teacher, forty years of age, for breach Of
promise, claiming g5 OOO damages. Some rather
sensational developments are looked for in con-
nectiOn with the case.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

WASHINGTON TP.-In WashiugtOn.to township in
this county there still remains some sugar camps,
and in year as good as this for gathering sap
from the sugar maple tree maple sugar and ma.
pie syrup are made. We got fine sample of the
latter this week from our friend David ByerS,
Esq'r, Of that township.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24
DIED.

HoRN-Nesr strasburg, this county, on the
10th inst, Christian Horn
Mr.. Horn was native Of Bern, Switzerland,
though an old resident of this county, who was
generally beloved and much respected. He was
inferred at Paris Reformed Cemetery, on the 18th,
services being held by the writer, from Psalm al5r
Lord into thy hands 1 commit my spirit, for
thou hast redeemed me, o Lord, God of Truth"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

Brorsen's comet is now visiblein the heavens in
the west 1t will not be long visible for 1t has
passed its perihelion and will soon disappear.
Brorsen, some thirty years ago, calculated its or
bit and It returns every six years or So Its aphel
ion is inside Of the orbit of Saturn aud its perhel
ion inside that of Venus.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

THE NEW MEMBERs-Of the City Council, who
took their seats on Monday evening, are: B f.
Rohrer, reelected, First Ward; Daniel Lanker in
place of Mccain, Second ward; H. T, Warner, in
place of Peter Barlet, Third ward G. W, Raft, in
place of schwalm, and A o. slentzr in place of
Herbruck, resigned, Fourth ward.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

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
IDdian," Democrat Building, Can
ton, Ohio,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

We would call special attention to our readers of
the advertisement Of the Michigan Stove Co. on the
sth page Of this paper. This Company have earned
for themselves wide reputation for making an ar
tcle superior to all Others and hence lead the in
manufacturing the best and most reliable stoves ana
rangesin the market.
Their agents in Canton are our old friends L. Bic
chele & Bro. which alone is a sufficient guarantee
that what we have said are facts.