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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-10-16
NOTICE..

Mary Fitzgerald whose place Of residence ts On.
known, Is hereby notified that James Fitzgerald dld
the 5th day Of September A. ID. 1873 ME MS pell-
on In the office OF the Court OF Common Pleas With
In and for the county of Stark and state OF ONO,
charging the said Mary Fitzgerald with extreme
cruelty aud asking that be may he divorced nom me
said Mary Fitzgerald. which petition Will STAND TOR
hearing at the nextterm OF said court.
JAMES FITZ JERALD,
BY PARKER & MCCARTY, his Attys.
Dated this 9TH day Of september, ls19.-llew
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-10-16
FALL RIVER sPINNERS.

Fall River October 15.-The majority of the
old spinuers have Low returned to work, bu'
several hundreds have not yet been able to do so
At meeting OF spinners last night it was voted
by those who had srcur d work to tax themselves
one dollar Ger week for the support of their non
working brethren, in addition to weekly tax Of
twenty FIVE cents for support to the union. The
call for meeting stat sthat many members Of
the union were suffering for food,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-10-16
NEVER BET ON ELECTIONS.

Columbus, october l4--The Democrats had
somehow or other, persuaded themselves into a
very confident frame Of mind just after the polls
closed here, and began to bet freely. Que OF
hem is credited with having bet and lost over
$50 in less than half an hour. Deacon Dent, a
well known Republican has won over S3 QUO on
his bets, and all Of them are ahead large sums.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-10-16
THE YELLOW FEYER.

Memphis, Tenn, October l5.--Ten cases in all
were reported to the Board OF Health. Eight
deaths occurred Donations 10 the Howards sg.
gregpted s6l OOO D W. B, VIM, Inspector Of the
National Board OF Health left this afternoon
with female nurse on a special train for Forest
City, Arkansas. Two new cases are reported to
hav edeyeloped there. The weather "a threaten
Ing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-10-16

A No 1 WHEAT FARM OF 1l5 acres for sale
known as the old shock Farm, situated one mile
south OF East Canton on the Wash Myers road. 3 Id
farm Is in good state of cultivation. IL has on II
about fifteen acres of timber, large bank barn large
dwelling house, summer house, spring house, TWO
wagon sheds, buggy shed, and all other necessary
out-buildings. ali In good condition; has TWO nev
falling wells OF the best water, Zone at the Kitchen
door with cstern handy and several good springs.
There Is waste land on the farm; water can all be
led away In Nix inch tile There is six foot vein OF
fire ny ON which IL any amount OF valuable lime
stone of the best quality, with fair vein Of stone
coal partly open; and between four and Ave hun.
dTed fruit trees Of various kinds, with grapes and
berries.
reasonable. Any one Wishing 10 buy tarm will do
Wellby looking at my iarm before buying elsewhere.
DAVID Z. STAUFFBR. Canton,
auRl4 DIM Post Office box 55.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-10-16

TEcUM,EH SHkRMAN, who Is credited
invenling or fslhering the hideous j1s'
that the only good Indian is a dead In
dian, wants now to make good Indians
according to his definition, of as many
as possible Of the revolted Utes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-10-16

The coal miners in what is known as the
Belevile, ILL.,, District are preparing for gener'
al strike, to commence on the l5 OF this month
unless they are paid three cents per bushel for
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-10-16
GRAIN MARKET.
VALUABLE FARM
Al
PRIVATE SALE.

Containing 1903 G4-1OO acres. situated miles north
OF Canton, miles east Of New Berlin, on The Ran
doph road. About % acres are good TIMBER. There
all other necessary out.budngs on the farm. There
all kinds Of ruit the place and one OF the hest
tan yards In the county Rnnning water at house,
sprng house, barn and tan yard The above farm
Joins JAS. Mcdowell pan'l Hoover aud Jac II Balrs
The same will be sold on easy terms IL H. worthy
the attention Of persons desiruus Of inv sting IN
first class larm, For further particulars addrpss
auRl4-tf John II. ANSTlNE.
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FINDLAY.
LUCAS COUNTY.

Toledo, October 15,-Lucas county
official, gives Ewing SO msj 'rity over
Foster, Republican gain on the vote Of
1878. Walbridge, Republican Senator,
has 1O51 majority. Returns from van.
GUS counties in this Senatorial district
now indicate the election of Wilkin,
Democrat, by 100 to 200 majority. Re-
publicans elect both representatives from
Lucas county by 9Sl majority.
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ERIE COUNTY

sandusSy, October l5 Complete Off
cial returns have not yet been received
but semi. official summary of msjorite;
gives Foster 2S7. For Senators. R1by
over O'Hagan, 1874; Kelly over Parker,
226. Erie county went straight Republi'
can, every man on the Republican ticket
receiving a majority. The lowest Re-
publican majority was AZ for Commis'
sioner.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-10-16

Boston, October II The grand jury has in
dicted Charles Demond for emb zzng $4,000,
the property of the Massachusetts, Home Mission.
ary Society
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HARRISON COUNTY.

Cadiz, October I'D. A. Holdings.
worth, Republican candidate for State
Senator in the Belmont. Harrison Dis.
tKict, has 900 majority. This district was
represented in the last Legislature by
Wagner, Democrat.
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3ipaI.
Assignee's Sale.
Notice Is hereby given that l. as assignee Of Joseph
Saturday. NctnhAr 1lth. 1879.

Saturday, UCCODef IlIns 1913.
at o'clock p M, at the west door of the Plain Center
Mills in Plain township, the following described real
estate situate in stark county, Ohio, tO-wit
Part OF the northeast and northwest quarters oi
section number twenty seven, In township eleven OF
range eight. containing nineteen acres and sxty-ouT
hundredths of an acre OF land and fully describ
ed In deed from William j. Nelson and wife to said
Joseph SOmmers recorded In volume l03, page 436 7
OF the records of said stark county Also four acres
and seven hundTrdths Of an acre OF land, being
part ofthe northwest quarter of said section number
twentyseven. and fully described In deed from John
l. Spangler and wife TO said Joseph Sommers re
corded in volume 1S9, page Si7S OF said STARK county
records.
Terms one-third of the purchase money Of the
above described real estote to be paid ON the day OF
sale One third thereof to be paid year after the
day ofsale and the other third thereof to he paid two
years after the day Ofsae; the deferred payments TO
be evidenced by notes bearing interest at per cent.
per annum, and secured by mortgage on the premi-
ses. Plain Center Mills. q FIGURING mill with a good
custom trade, is situated on the above described
premises. Sold free from homestead and dover. APP
praised at .160,
Will also sell at same place and time one platform
scale, corn shelter Diamond Burr Dresser, Proof
staff. Uant Hooks. Grow Bars. mill trucks, &C,
Terms ol sale on personal property, cash.
JOS. A. SOMMER,
seplShw Assignee Of Joseph Sommers.
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$50 ACRES

Can be purchased at very reasonable rates,
The buildings are in good repair two running
streams OF water on the farm and water at the house
and barn. Tue farm Is convenient TO tirstclass
markets at Masslon and Canton, two of the most
hOurshng tnwns OF Ohio. II must he seen TO be APP
preciated. For terms and further particulars, call
on or address, T 8. WEBB,
Oct9gm% Massillon Stark County Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-10-16

Hotel keepers are now feeding lawyers and wit
nekses instead OF candidates.
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for SaIt or 1tase,
Farm for Sale.

One of the best Dairy and Grain Farms in Stark
county Ohio situated three miles east of Massillon
and miles west OF Canton, near the Canton road,
containing
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-10-16
TUsCARAwAs COUNTY.

New Philadelphia, October l5.-This
county has gone Democratic as usual, but
by q reduced majority. Goshen town.
ship gives a net Republican gain OF II.
The Democrats have elected both their
candidates to the Legislature, but by
greatly reduced msjorities,
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CoLuMRIANA COUNTY.

LeetOnia, October Is Salem township
gives Foster 4O7, Ewing 465, Patt SO /;
Perry township, Fester 72O, Ewing 266,
Piatt 80, Prohibition s. Fairfield town.
ship gives a Republican majority of 10.
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CRAWFORD COUNTY.

Bucyrus, October 15--The official vote
of Crawford county is, Ewing, 4l93;
Foster, 2,2l3; Stewart, 1876; Piatt, 43.
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Aarktts
CANTON RETAIL MARKET.
DEMOCRAT OFFICE,
Ha AlLA n.a LIZ Lu-


Canton, Ohio, Oct. l6, 1879
The following will be found correct quotations thii
day of the retail price to consumers Of the articles
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-10-16
qne starn 0nn utrat Gautuu htp gharsdap oct To- ls79

and the Prohib. candidate 8 votes. This
is net Rep. gaihof S24 votes over 1878.
The full Rep ticket is elected.
MueRINGUM COUNTY.
zlnesyille, Oct. Is The county gives
a majority for Foster of from $50 to 400
showing Rep. gain of 800 over 1878.
Chambers for State Senator has a msjor'
ity Of about 400 in this county, and stands
a good chance of being elected.
wYANDoT COUNTY
Upper Sandusky, O tober 15.-The Of
fetal majority of Wyandot county: Ew-
ing $50, Houston, Republican Sheriff, 1884,
MARION.
Marion, October l5.-This town cast
over 1900. As far as heard from the
Democratic majority will be over 900, an
increase over last year.
MEDINA co.
Medina, Oct. 15.-OHicial; Fosters 1O7
Ewing 2,l23; Fosters majority 979. Two
Republican State Senators and Repre-
sentative about the same mrj'rity. Re
publican county ticket over 1000.
ALLEN COUNTY.
Lima, Oct. 15.-Allen county gives a
Democratic majority of l,OS7, Democrat
gain of 46 over 1878. A gain of 100 over
the Democratic majority of 1873 was
made in the Third ward Of Lima.
KNOX COUNTY.
Mt. Vernon, Oct. 15.-0ftical returns
of Knox county give Ewing l54 Major
ity. A Republican gain of 225, The Re-
publican Representative is elected with
majority of 1853. The balance of the
ticket is Democratic. The total vote Of
the county is 6 9l9.
sTEUBEEvILLE.
Steubenville, Oct. Is. The official re.
turns make the Republican majority in
the county 1,06l. The Democratic Com
missioner was elected through local
troubles.
WAYNE COUNTY.
Wooster, Oct. 15.-Reurns have been
received from all but three precincts OF
Wayne county, which indicate maj 'rity
for the Democratic State ticket Of 4S5.
The remaining precincts will probably
increase the number to 500,
FINDLAY.
Findlay, Oct, 15.-The county gives
Ewing 800, loss of 1875. Wheeler, for
Legislature, had 375, which included the
National vote. Greenbackers supported
Republicans for all other county Offices.
Piatt received about 100; last year Roy
hod geo
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BELMONT COUNTY.

Bellaire, October 15.-Ewing's major
ity in the county, from official count, is
Al, q net republican gain over the vote
for Secretary of State in 1878 of 22l
The Republican Representative and Dis.
trict Senator are elected. The whole
county ticket, excepting Treasurer, has
gone Republican,
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NOBLE COUNTY.

Coldwell, October Is Fosters major.
ity in Noble county is 308, Republican
gain of 436.
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WAYNE COUNTY.

Wooster, Oct 15.-Reiurns have been
received from all but three precincts of
Wayne county. which indicate maj 'rity
for the Democratic State ticket Of 4S5.
The remaining precincts will probably
increase the number to 500,
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GEAUGA COUNTY,

Cbardon, Oct. l5,--This county gives
Foster 2O44 maj, Ewing 775, Piatt ITO,
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MORROW COUNTY.

MI. Gilead, October 15.-Morrow Co.
will give Foster about 400 majority. The
Republicans elect their Representative
by small majority. A large vote was
pOlled to- day.
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Steubenville, Oct 15. The official re-
turns make the Republican majority in
the county l,O6l. The Democratic Com.
missioner was elected through local
troubles.
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Flour, p sack. q 9O9l4O Corn Meal, y ib".-.....
Graham Flour, . iS,..y,S Homlny, per qt.".r.,...
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WARRINGTON COUNTY.

Marietta, October l5.-Foster's major.
ity in Washington county is 1853; Re-
publican gain of 5SS, Senator Ponds
majority, 425; Representative Moore's
mai jlrity, 500. The whole Republican
county ticket is elected.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-02-06

county com. recpt for road
orders redeemed 2,612 90
township treas, receipts S06 %
treas. com. on amt received sc 81
treas. com. on amt disbd 68 36
1865 SO
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-02-06
AUDITORS sETTLEMENT.
RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF
ELK COUNTY FOR THE YEAR END
ING JANUARY 8, 1879.


ING JANUARY 8, 1879.
RECEIPTS.
To tax reed from unseated
lands $19,922 Ia
tax reed from collectors 6,5l3 IL
tax rec d from seated lands
returned to county COM
missioners l26 *
amount reed from Benz
Finger township for sup
port Of g. Mist and Mary
Krieg at DIxmont 856 "a
amount reed from Jones
township for support of
A. Parsons and Julius
Stelling at DixmOnt 873 AZ
/" amt reed from st. Mary's
borough for support of M.
Gregor at Dixmont 81 90
amt reed for redemption
of lands from county 81 43
am'trec'd on note of coun-
ty vs.. ID. Kain IL 90
amt reed on judgment
ofcounty VS.. Pat'k Lamb SO 16
amt reed on costs in COM
monwealth VS.. Mary Cook Is 90
amt reed on costs in
Commonwealth VS.. w.
Sweiers 20 90
amt reed on judgment
of Elk co. VS.. Cameron co. 301 81
amt reed, fine and costs
in Commonwealth cases 620 80
amt reed for jury fees in
civil cases A 90
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-02-06
$l4,763 95
1885 95
+" excess of receipts
$2s,459 80

ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF ELK
COUNTY, JANUARY 7th, 1879.
ASSETS.
To amt county tax accrued
on unseated lands subject
to comm and eXoneration. 9,906 Al |
"am't of tax due from col
lectors, subject to commits
sion and exoneration 9,164 90
amt due from Fox town.
ship for support of Kate
Williams and Geo. An
singer at DiXmOnt 742 Gl
"amt due from Jones town.
ship for support of Julius
Stelling at DiXmOnt So 55
amt due from Lock Haven
borough for support of
John Condor, a lunatic,
at Dixmont 365 90
"iudp,t against Ridg'y t'p PA 73
"judg't note ag'st A. Kreig 26 7S
"judg' tnote ag' st Geo Krieg 26 IS
Judgment note against M.
Herbstreet 26 IS
Judgment note against j.
L. and j. Z. Bonham Al So
Judgment note against J.
w. and j. G. George 32 3S
"judg' note ag'st JosHanes 81 %
" amount due from Jacob
M'Cauley, treasurer, as
per auditors settlement; 4,677 81
$25,345 "a
LIABILITIES.
By county orders outstand'g 362 80
a amt due DiXmOnt Hospl 176 80
"am't due d. .C.Oyster, sher. 8 "A
amount due Fred. Schen-
ing, prothonotary All 80
96l 80
excess of assets 24,384 %
SIS, 54
We, the undersigned, commissioners
of Elk county, do hereby certify that
the above and foregoing is a correct
statement of the receipts and expendi-
lures, &C., of Elk county for the year
1878, and also of the assets and habili-
ties of said county at this date
MICHAEL WEIDERTy
w. H. OSTERHOUT.
GEORGE REUSCHER,
County Commissioners
Attest-N. s. HORTON, Clerk.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-02-06
2,3O3 10

We, the undersigned, auditors Of Elk Co.
for the year 1879, having met at the COM
missioners' Office in Ridgway, In said county,
on the first Monday of January, A. ID: 1879
being the sixth day of the month, for the pur-
pose of auditing, settling and adjusting the
adjourned to Tuesday, January 2, 1879, az
which time we proceeded to audit, settle and
adjust the accounts of the several county
officers, anF found them correct, as stated
in this our report. L.. ...... .
Jacob McCauley, ESQ., treasurer Of said
county, having been duly notified, was pres
ent in person and presented his account:
After having carefully examined, aud1ted,
and adjusted the accounts OF the SAID JACOB
McCauley, we found due from him, the said
treasurer, to the several funds, as is fully set
forth in the foregoing report, the sum of six
thousand five hundred and nineteen dollars
and three cents, and due to him., tEe ssaiHH,
treasurer, from certain funds, as set forth in
said foregoing report, the sum of one thous.
two hundred and eighty-four dollars and
seventy-one CENTS leaving net balance OF.
five thousand two hundred and thirty-hve
dollars and thirty-two cents due to the said
county of Elk from the said treasurer.
Also, due from the said treasurer TO the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania the sum OF
four dollars and twenty-five cents, as Is fully
set fourth in the foregoing report.
In witness whereof, we have hereunto, set
our hands this 2Sth day of January, A. D.
1879.
III + }}AiShss Il. iHASsS$i AH5S$! SS$$$irrrH, Aas'''.
Attest-M. s. KLINE, Clerk.
The Commissioners of Elk county in
account with said county for the
year ending January l, 1879.
AEcboeI IVo;<3orf
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Nv, SI,Ooo 90
We, the undersigned, auditors OF Elk
county for the year 1879, having met at the
office In Ridgway, in said
county, on the first Monday In January. A.
D. 1879, being the sixth day of the month,
for the purpose of auditing, settling and adj.
justing the accounts OF the several county
officers, we adjourned to Tuesday, January
9TH, 1879, at which time we proceeded to
audit, settle and adjust the accounts of tho
several county officers, as set forth in this
our report.
Daniel G. Oyster, Esq, high sheriff Of said
county, was present in person and presnted
his account.
After carefully examining, auditing, set.
tling and adjusting his accounts, we found
due to said sheriff, from the said county Of
Elk, the sum of nine dollars and seventy.
tour cents, which sum we hereby certify to be
true and correct, as set forth in the foregoing
statement.
In witness whereof, we have hereunto set
1879.
3 sSHhhAfEbssp Il. Ah5.5H EN- p5$SHlLIrR, Co. Anar'.
Attest-M. S. KLINE, Clerk.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-02-06

The Commissioners of the Kane Ridg-
way and st. Mary's State Road, in
account with the funds of said road
for the year ending Jan. 27, 1879.
To bal. due fund last setmt 3,107 IL
amt reed fm Elk co treas 9,278 40
amt reed from M'Kean CO
treas 10000
sls,ss5 81
BY amt paid ThOs. l.. Kane
for work in Sergeant tp 718 2I
amt pd Geo. d. Messenger,
jr., for work in Ridgwyt tip 1854 s5
amt paid Wilcox tanning
co. for work in Sergeant tn 1903 so
amt paid Wilcox tanning
co. for work in Jones tp. 2.92l s2
amt paid John Nagle for
work in Jones township sas6,
amt pd ]. Doland for work
in Jones township 5000
amt paid w. s. Horton.
general fund 6O0
amt paid ]. l.. Brown.
general fund 10 On
amt paid John Ernhout.
commissioner Jones tp I72 on
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FOX SCHOOL FUND.
To bal. due fund at last set
tlement
I" tax reed from unseated
lands
+" tax reed from seated lands
returned to county CONS
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-16
Mysterious DEATH


Fayet,e Smith, Jr., the nineteen-year-old
con d Judge Fayette Smith, Of the Court Of
| Soni1mon Pleas, was found dead III bed this
morning at the family residence, No. 430
West Seventh street. s.
There is something mysterious In the
Young mans death. He was quite despOn-
dent last night. and at . o'clock, or a little
after, went to bed in Q gloomy condition Of
mind. .
At an early hour this mnrning his father
called him for breakfast, but he received
no answer. He thought nothing Of it for
the moment, and the family took break
fast. j thtat g.
Young Fayette slept with his little
brother, and when the latter did not come
down also, Judge Smith became alarmed,
broke open ti,r door Of his sons room and
found hisson dead.
The bed was covered with ugly looking
black vorsit. The body was still warm and
DR.. How'd was immediately sent for, but his
services we're not needed. .a,.,.
Coronef Carrick was notified and decided
| to have IN analysis Of tie contents Of the
yomit made before holding an inquest.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-16
WASHINGTON NEWS.
JUDGE NEW AND THE MORGAN CLAIMS.

JUDGE NEW AND THE MORGAN CLAIMS.
Special to the Star. 0y .&ay
WASHINGTON. Dec. 16.--The reports that
Judge New, of indianapolis, had bsen duped
by interested claim agents in regard to the
transfer of the Morgan raid claims is indig-
nantly denied b. the Judge. He says that
the only person to whom he mentioned the
subject before going to the'War Department
was Colonel Smith Vawter, of Vernon, O.,
who Is not claim agent, but who, like
himself feels deep interest in seeing the
claims paid, .,1i
ARRIVAL OF GENERAL ROBINSON.
General A. J. s. Robinson. Chairman OF
the Ohio State Republican Committee, ar
rived this morning.
LABoRING WITH BLAINE MEN.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The Cincinnati
Convention Committee arrived at the Eb.
bitt House last night. and are working hard
to- day to recover from the march stolen by
the Chicago men, who came some days ag''
and have labored successfully with the
Southern Committees. r
The plan of the Cincinnati men is to
unite with Blaines supporters whom they
would convince that Grant is Blaine's
strongest opponent, and Cincinnati the
place where the Grant enthusiasm is felt
the least Should this union not be ef
fected, as is most likely, the Convention
will not 60 to Cincinnati.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-16
THE PRICE MURDER TRIAL.
Major Blackburn Threatened by the
Prisoner. Big Excitement,
.'. in Court. .a..' ......o.


Major blackburn began his argument tn the
Willie Black murder case, and after speaking for
some time. mentioned the following:
That the hemother of the prisoner dice insane and
remarkcdth the evidence failed to show that
fact: that she died on her knees praying; that
when she was old. seventy-ive years OF age, she
desired to come and live with her son George.
but she dill not find shelter with him, but had to
20 to the home OF George WALTON.
The prisoner at this point rose, and with violent
gestures Wis atten.p ptng to approach the counsel
and had 3 be held back by the criminal bailif
and several others in the courtroom. He ex-
claimed, "Msjor Blackburn, it is not right
for you to talk that way about my
mother. will protect my mother;
took care of her." The whole courtroom was
in q state Of confusion. Major Blackburn sus
peuded iii argument for severil minutes Finally
the prisoner was compelled 10 sit down. and tht
close his Argument before the Court adjourns