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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06
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THAT FEssLER DEFICIT BILL

THAT FESSLER DEFICIT BILL
The bill introduced into the Legislature
by Mr.. Worley, to permit the Commits
Bioners to compromise with the bonds
men of Fesser, at not less than 80 per
cent, is receiving considerable discussion
among interested taxpayers of the coun'
ty. As we have before stated in these
columns, we believe the bill is for the best
interests of the county, and ought to
pass. 1t does not, as many suppose, com
pei the Commissioners to compromise
the case and settle at 30 per cent, but it
simply qiUeS them permission to do so, after
they have examined thoroughly into the
matter, and they are satit fled that it is the
best thing LETT for them to do under the
circumstances. From what we have heard
of the financial standing Of some of the
bondsmen, we are satisfied that should
the county enter suit against them, and
win the case, that the amount of the
judgment could not be collected as their
property is covered by mortgages given
to secure bono tide creditors, We are of
the opinion that the Commissioners
would save money to the county were
they to settle at even 80 per cent, for If
they 90 into lawsuit they will find the
matter very complicated one; and, ad-
mitting that they get judgment, the ex-
pense of a long law suit, dragged from
one court to another, as it doubtless wo'd
be, would eat up more than they could
recover from the bondsmen. As a mat
ter OF economy, if for nothing else, we
should favor the bill. AS we said before
the bill does not compel the Commits
sioners to settle at 80 per cent, it only
gives them permission to settle at mol less
than 80 per cent, and we have confidence
enough in these gentlemen to believe
that they will thoroughly examine into
the condition and standing of the bonds
men before they compromise with them,
and if they can get larger amount they
will undoubtedly try TO get it. And
hence we say let the bill pass and give
them permission to do the best they
can for the county, and not compel them
10 take the county into a lawsuit, the re-
suit of which would not leave it in as
good shape as Compromise.-MdS3. In
dependent.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06
To the Hon. the Judge Of the Court Of Com.
mon Pleas within and for The County o.
Stark and State of Ohio.

The undersigned, TO whom was referred the annual
statement OF the proceedings OF the County Commits
slOners the year ending september l. 1875 respect
fully report that upon careful examination of said
rect A few errors were discovered in placing pay
ments under the wrong division or heading; but
these did not affect general results.
Some of the vouchers on file In the Auditors office,
In support Of payments made, were not entirely sat
siactory: and we would recommend that I'm all cases
claims presented for payment be fully set out and
that receipts be taken upon the bills rather Shan
separately. By following out this suggestion tSe
labor OF investigating the annual statements OF the
Com misslOners would be greatly essenedi and each
claim would on It's face, show the object for which "
was allowed, as well ~ furnish evidence OF payment
We desire also 70 renew q Recommendation made
by us year ago, namely that printers ana station
ers be required In every instance TO attach to their
bills copies of any notices printed or blanks furn-
lshed, for which payment Is claimed, IhlS VIII ena-
BILE examining committees TO determine whether the
work done was authorized by law land therefore TO
be paid for by the countyl as well as whether the
prices charged are proper and reasonable. The bills
for printing stationery and blanks annually aggre-
gate large sum and satisfactory evidence of their
correctness should therefore be furnished before pay
ment is made. Equally satisfactory evidence should
be furnished in respect TO all other claims; but in the
cases named there has heretofore been less care ex
ercised than in passing upon claims In general.
We find that during the year covered by the Com
missiOners' statement large amount OF money has
been saved to the county by JudclOus retrenchment
and cOmmendnble economy. The efforts OF the
Commissioners in that behalf have produced notice
for eOngratnlatlOn in the fact that longneeded re-
forms have at length been nauguraed, and that It s
the Intention Of the Board % enforce them rigo-
r0usly. GEO w. RAFF
GEO. E. BALDWIN
Canton, Feb !, 1879 R. s. SHIELDS.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06

The following is Senator sherick'a bill 10 make
six per cent the legal rate Of interest;
A bill fixing the rate Of interest, and to repeal
certain act therein named. o. L., vol. GO,
page OIL.
SECTION l. Be II enacted by the General AS
sembly of the State Of Ohio, That all creditors
shall be entitled to reCe ve interest on all money
after the same shall have become due, either on
bond, bill, promissOry note or other instrument
ofwrting, or contract for money, on all balances
due on settlement between parties thereto (or
money Withheld by unreasonable and vexallous
delay OF payment), and on all judgments OBJ
talned from date thereof, at the rate Of six per
oentum per annum and no morei and parties
may, in any contract, whether verbal or written,
or on promlssory note stipulate for Interest from
actual date, at the same rate, and no more.
Sec, 2.-That all promissoTy notes, OF other In
strumenb Of writing, or contract for money or
property that shall have been bona hde entered
into prior to the passage Of this act, shall in no
wise be affected by this act
Sec. g. That the act entitled ian act to amend
an act fixing the rate of interest" passed May 4,
1868, be and the same Is hereby repealed
Sec L. This act shall take eiiect and be In force
from and after It's passage,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06
MURDERED FOR LIFE INSURANCE.

Lebanon, Pa, Feb. Ain December last Joseph
RoheI, as was supposed fell into shallow stream
in Union township and was drowned. The pe.
culiar manner in which he was found and the
conduct OF certain parties since created a suspi-
cion OF foul play especially since 1t became
known that insurance policies on hlsliie to con-
siderable amount had been issued. Several in.
surance companies interested in the matter EN-
ployed detective. and they were about com.
mencing investigation when Joseph F. Peters
lodged Information before Squire speck chargil
John R Stichler, Chas. True, Israel Brandt, Hen
ry Wise, Josiah Hummel and Geo Zichman with
being the murderers Of ROber. Warrants we're is
sued and the parties arrested this morning and
lodged in jail. The original amount of insurance
was $50 900, but on account of failure to keep up
payments some $4,000 were dropped.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06

THE Presidential Wouldbe's: Blaine
Garfield, Sherman-and, Mckinley Of
Stark.-Stdrk Co. Democrat.
Well done. There is no man in Ohio
that we would sooner vote for in 1884
than Mckinley of Stark" for President,
provided we are not struck by advent
ism" How is it with you, "Mac%-
Carroll Free Press.
Our friend of the Free Press will be
struck by Democratic "adventism" in
1880. There is resurrection in it, a return
to truth, justice and the Constitution, all
which have been lost sight of under Re.
publican rule. Monopoly, special privi-
leges and favoritsm have been the rule,
making few millOnaires and millions
of pauperized laborers.
mo millionaire was ever made
That did not iniure men in trade;
'Pis useful labor pays the bill,
Let fortunes settle where they will"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06

THREE or four years ago the Republi-
can party undertook "reform within the
party" and defeated q number of their
"stalwart" leaders during the Grant ad
ministration. Among these were Sena.
tors Zach. Chandler of Michigan, Matt.
Carpenter of Wisconsin, and John A.
Logan of Illinois. These last two have
Just been reelected to the Senate, over
Republicans of character and fair ability;
and Hayes has appointed Christiancy
minister 10 Peru, no doubt to put him
out of Chandler's way, for he beat the
latter before. Take this in connection
with the fact that Grant himself is the
only prominent candidate for the Re.
publican nomination for President in
1880, and it is evident the diabolical ele-
ment is in the ascendant. Hayes is
never named for reelection. He will go
down to posterity despised by all as the
mean recipient of fraud. The very
"stalwart" knaves who manipulated the
fraud, that he might be their President,
despise and abhor him. A bold, service.
able, unprincipled man like Grant suits
the "stalwarts" of the Republican party.
His scruples, if he ever has any, he
browns in whisky, His UNANIMOUSLY cor
rupt administration of eight years is
nothing against him. In fact it qualities
him for being the candidate of the "stal-
warts" of "the party of great moral
ideas p
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06

TIE February interest due from the
United States Government to holders of
bonds will be paid in coin at any sub
treasury in the country. Private citizens
who want to convert greenbacks into
coin, in sums Of fifty dollars or more,
must call at the Sub.Treasury Office in
New York. 1t is something to be a
bondholGer; not SO much to 0e a plain
citizen with few greenbacks.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06
wHEELINe g LAKE ERIE n. n.
Editors Nor,Valk Chronicle

Editors NOrtDdLk ChrOnlcte
furnish the following showing for the
W. & L. E R. r., to refute the Mnnchau
sen stories being continually circulated
by some non-paying subscribers to 9TH
ers more honest, but lacking the oppor-
tunities for knowing only what is retail
ed on the street corners, and therefore
are being continually deceived by them,
and thus deferred from paying up their
stock like honest men, which they wo'd
do with pleasure (as fast as possible)
could they but know the facts as they
stand. In the following tables there are
no salaries included, and no damages al
lowed, but actual hard labor performed
aud materials furnished;
Work on the w. & L. E, R. r previous
to Wilson's last contract of 1877, Stanley
contract at Dalton and Navarro, S2O,9l7-
25; Stanley contract at Pike station,
$4 1929; Stanley contract at LODI, W.
926 33; between Milan and Norwak,
$3.50 90; total, $3S,2l290. After Shan
ley retired, by Darragh & Mckee and by
the Company, Robb's work, 1907 90;
Darragh Il McKee's work, S30,3Ol 3S =
Keegan & Wilson, 81 l07 so; McKee's
(himself) $24l0269; amount of work
performed before Wilson's last contract,
$7l,5l912; total $lO9 1872 O2. Work by
Wilson under his last contract between
Huron and New London, $3S,65l 72; by
Darragh & McKee, between Huron and
New London, $12 445 As; iron, ties, aad
laying by Wilson, $44 $40 90; rolling
stock by Wilson, $4,000 50; whole
amount of labor performed, Sll3 437.77;
total, 1928, 100 79. Including iron and
rolling stock, amount of rolling stock re-
turned to the manufacturers TO be de
Quoted, amount of labor performed at
Lodi since Wilson gave up the job, $5,'
600; sum total, $22S 1859 70,
The amount Of money expended, work
done aud materials furnished, less roll.
ing stock returned, we can show as fol.
lows 1928, 1859 TO- The Backbone tun-
mel, lS0 feet solid rock, l5 # high, IA #
wide, IA miles this side of Martins Fer
ry, finished April, 1876; one fill, mile
west of Hopedale, Al fl deep filed; be.
tween Huron and Norwalk, II 81 miles
graded, ironed and tied Norwslk and
New London, l.50 miles graded, ironed
and tied Norwalk aud New London, II
miles graded; New London and Pike, 8
miles graded Pike and Burton City, 2
miles graded Burton City and Navarro,
10 miles graded Navarro and Bowers,
town, 2 miles graded; Bowerstown and
Hopedale, A miles graded, heavy work
Hopedale and Portland, 7 miles graded,
heavy work AZ miles graded, and l3 81
miles graded, ironed and tied, making
55S7 miles graded.
A PAID UP STOCKHOLDERS.
1t should be added that all the heavy
grading between Navarro and the Lake
is done. This is ar important factor in
considering the completion of the W. &
L. L. R..
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06

CALLED.-E W. Paxson, ESQ, Mayor OF Lima
vile, in this county, called upon us yesterday,
Mr.. Psxson is one OF the petit jurors now attend.
ing court. He has been Mayor of Limaville some
eight years in all Since u years Of age our friend
Paxson has resided in Stark county, except one
year, and he is now 81 years Of age. MIR. Paxson
and his two SONS own the Limaville steam saw
mill, and do large lumber trade.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06
CHAMPAIGN TREASURY TROUBLE

Urbana, Jan. 3l.-The County Treasury trouble
is not as yet developing any thing further than a
considerable run on the Office by taxpayers to.
day with receipts for re estimation. A number of
them have been found TO be overestimated, and
the money was refunded. The two clerks, young
Blose and Wheelwright are still in the city. W.
W Helmick, an old hand at books OF the kind Is
In the TTeasurers ofice, engaged in transactine
Its business. The County Commissioners will
hold meeting on Monday to look into the mat
ter. This is from good authority but further
than that nothing can just now be ascertained-
The general feeling Of anxiety for Treasurer
Blose, who is not reflected upon in general Is
still marked.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06

The county fee bill which passed the
House last week, is now in the hands of
the Senate Committee on Fees and Sala-
Ties. Although the bill is crude and
marred by manifest inequalities there is
mo doubt that some wholesome revision.
ary fee and salary Legislation is jnstly de-
,manded by the people. The bill will no
doubt be oVerhsuled in the Senate, and
what its final shape may be is one of the
things which no fellow can tell, mas
Nnch as legislatures are prone to ''move
al mysterious way" their bluUders ito
perform - Warren Chronicle Rep.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06

WALkNG AS A BUsINEss.-A man named Au.
gustine resident of Bucyrus, walked 400 miles
in ll6 miles last week in Gallon and beat Learys
time, and is now toiliDg through six days walk
against time of course expecting to lay over any
weary cuss who has tried the endurance Of his
precious anatomy. These peripatetic fools are
long.windOd ones; but perhaps as easy a way to
occupy their minds as any is to occupy the mem
ber In which their brains are situated. The walk
lists are now suffering relapse in different parts
of tie country and the fever is developing the
Iollerskate craze instead.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06

OWING to losses to which we referred
a month or two ago, the first National
Bank of Granville has closed its doors
and gone into liquidation. These losses
are occasioned by the indebtedness of its
President and Cashier who borrowed
that they might make personal loans to
Newark coal operators at tempting rate
of interest. 1t is said all depositors will
be paid in full, but the non-borrowing
will be sufferers. The bank
building and furniture have been sold to
parties who will carry on private bank.
ing business NeWdrE AdvOcqte
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06
MARRIED..

sMITH-BRIZzLE.-By Rev ] NJ. Grether, on
Jan. 30th, Frederick Smith, of Carroll and Mar
garet Brizzle, of Stark county.
HANOWER-LIFER On the 26th of January
1879, at Richyille, o.. by Rev. ]. f. stoner, Mr..
Benjamin Shanower to Miss Lucy Liter, both
of stark county.
WEARsTLER-sHAFFE the 3lst of Jan.
nary, 1879, Jacob Wearstler and Miss Hannah
Shaffer both of Portage Co., were united in holy
RIBALE-GINGERICH.- the 8Oth of Janua.
ry, 1879 Jacob Ribale and Miss Lydia G. Ginger
ich were united in holy wedlOck by Pastor Il. L.
Ridenour.
E5SIG-MCKINNEY.-0n the 30th of January,
1879, Simon H. Essg and Miss Ida Mckinney
both Of Stark county, were united In holy matri.
mony by Pastor H. L. Rdenour.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06

TIE UnitedEStates Senate on Monday
confirmed Merritt as Collector of the
port Of New York, and Burt as Surveyor
by vote of 93 to "a, thus defeating Con.
king and his friends. Twenty Demo.
cratic Senators voted to confirm, and five
voted against. Several paired off, and a
few refused to vote.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06
HORRIBLE DOUBLE MURDER IN
BRADFORD. PA,

Bradford, Jan. Sl.-At Lewis Run, six miles
south Of Bradford, horrible double murder was
committed this afternoon Dr. Jacob Bartholo
new shot thirteen buctshot into the back Of
Cnsrles Lives, aged eighteen, presumably be.
cause the latter broke his window. The father of
1ne Ooy' who came to the rescue was shot in the
ADoomen and killed instantly. The murderer
lynchInR.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06
GLIMPSES OF THE GRAND.

"Know ye how opens out the seed, and how the
plant upgrows1
How, soft and green in sweet springtde, it's ripe
ere summers close2
How, in the downy covert Of the swift winged
swallows nest,
Instinct to mother.love expands in the gentle
creatures breast
And how, beneath the shelter of the fragile ovate
shell,
A winged germ takes life one day to quit It's mar
row cell2
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06

BARN BURNED-The barn belonging to Michael
Raube, in Lawrence township about two miles
southwest ol Fulton, was bIrned to the ground
on Sunday night last, together with most of the
contents. Among the things destroyed was seven
head of cattle (hve of which belonged to John
schraeder) grain and hay, harness wagons and
farming implements, The fire was the work of
an inCendiary.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06

Marshall S. Pritchard, town collector of Cherry
Valley, was mysteriously murdered in Rockford,
ILL.,, last sunday, His body was found on the
outskirts of the city with pockets rfed and with
ball in his head from revolver which lay by
him, and a deep cash in his temple, Several par.
ties are under suspicion.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06

MARRIAGE LICENSES. Simon H. Essig and Ida
Mckinney Nicholas Munger and Lydia Beitmey'
er, Daniel NJ. Roger and Mabala Smith, Henry
Biddle and sophronia steberger, Marcellus S,
Wolf and Sarah ]. Blackledge, Thomas Il. Black
and Elizabeth Rauch
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06

DIscHAReED.-C Charles Winbigler, the Middle
Branch teacher who was arrested on charge Of
assault and battery, was discharged on examina'
tion last Saturday, the evidence not being sufi
cieat to make q case
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06
SCANDAL LANE,

'Tls not upon the signboard, sir,
90 search both far and wide,
Or In the town directory.
The map or railroad guide,
And If you ask your neighbor, sir,
You ask, alas In vain,
For no one ere acknowledged yet
He lived in Scandal Lane"
II Is fearful neighborhood,
SO secret and so sly,
Although the tenants oftentlmes
Include the rich and high.
I'm told they're even cannlbals,
And when they dine or sup,
By way Of change they'll turn about
And eat each other up,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06
NOTICE.
Mary A. stockwell, PlE.
asper GugOlz q Marie augOlz, Defs,

Casper Gugolz Marie Gugolz, Defls
Stark County, Ohio, Court Of Common Pleas
Casper Gugoz and Marie Gugolz, Of Denver, In the
State Of Colorado, will take notice that Mary A.
StOckwell Of the county of Stark. in the State OF
Ohio did the Is day OF January, A. D. 1879 file her
petition In the Court OF Common Pleas within and for
the county of Stark In said State OF Ohio against the
said Casper GugOlz and Marie Gugolz defendants,
setting forth that the said Casper Gugolz and Marie
Gug0lz gave q mortgage to the said Mary A. Stock
well on town lot No So in TeeteIs' addition to the
town Of Alliance In said county of Stark, to secure
the payment OF $1,000, according to a certain note
referred to In said mortgage and praying that said
Casper GugOlz and Marie Gugolz may pay said sum
now claimed to be due, with per cent interest from
Oct 2S 1877. amounting to s30i5 or that said premises
may be sold to pay the same and the said Casper
GugOz and Marie Gugolz are notified that they are
required 70 appear and answer said petition or be-
fore the third Saturday after the 22d day OF March
next MARY A. STOCKWELL,
tebB-lw By II. LAUGHLIN, her Atty.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06

An amateur rollerSkater accomplished ten
mile journey in forty eight minutes over the as
phalt pavement at the Philadelphia Rink, few
days since. And now we are to have a skating
craze. This same individual announces that he
will shortly attempt to make one hundred miles
inside of ten hours on rolerskates.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06

LEcrUEE.-Rev. D. c. Tomlinson, OF Buchtel
College, Akron, Wnl deliver his new lecture sue
Gers In our Calling" in Temperance Hall, Eagle
Block, on Sunday forenoon, February 9th This
lecture Is one that has received merited praise,
and Is sure to please the young or old. All are
invited.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06

A FIRE in the vault Of the FrankliA County Re.
corder's Office resulted in badly damaging 14S vo
umes Of land records cover transactions for forty
years prior to 1910. The fire is supposed to have
been the work Of an incendiary, as evidence Of
coalOil was found on many books.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06

Ashland recently had grand jubilee over the
receipt Of a telegram announcing the defeat Of an
application Of Birdsell & Co. for an extension Of
their patent on clover hullers to the prejudice Of
Mr.. D. Whiting, an extensive manufacturer Of
these implements, who have been laboring hard
to defeat the project.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06

To BE IMPROVED. IAN acre lot east Of the en-.
trance to the cemetery has been purchased, and
the sections buildings will be moved on 1t as soon
as feasible. 1t is proposed to erect a chapel and
receiving vault On the ground now occupied by
the buildings as soon as the money is secured.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06

A sorry looking old bear cage, labelled mount
Union," is now to be seen meandering back and
forth on Market street, with no evident end in
view. The wandering Jew was not more restless
and probably accomplished just as much good.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06

Mayor of that city, and fined because he peddltd
milk on Sunday mornings. He is now advertis.
ing 70. pious COWS that will give sunday milk on
the day before Price is no object.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06

The opening Of the February term Of Common
Pleas Court in ColumbiaDa county was set for
Monday, but owing to Judge Laube'S Illness did
not convene until Tuesday when Judge spear of
Warren, charged the Grand Jury.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06

A health journal says SINGERS improve and
strengthen their voices by going into the bracing
air." All, yes, this then accounts for the mules
voice. 1t is strengthened by indulging itself in
the bray sing air. WhttshaH Times.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06

PLEAD GUnTY.-s. V. Mccoy, indicted for burg.
larry and larceny ard one of the parties who
broke into the store of Skunk & Bash at Wilmot,
withdrew his former plea of not guilty, and en-.
tered plea Of guilty on Friday last
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-02-06

A slight railroad accident occurred at Akron
Friday night. 1t was caused by passenger train
on the Atlantic and Great Western road running
Into the rear end Of a freight train. Luckily no
one was injured.