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

WICKED MAHoNINo -Amongthe wicked things
lately done in MahOning county was the poison
ing Of well at the Andrews Mill IN Niles which
sickened all the men employed there, and the a6-
sconding of Charles swanston, heavy stock buy
er who left for Europe with about $4,000 which
belonged to the farmers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

The two large short horn COWS, which have
been Oh exhibition at the barn Of Mr.. schertzer
have been sold to Wooster stock man, named
Shelly, They were the finest cattle ever seen in
Stark county, and sold at about 50 per pound each
animal weighing in the neighborhood OF ton.
We put 1t In this way to show the superiority Of
good over poor stock,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

The first communion was administered to a
class of .nnety-Uine at the German Catholic
Church, Sunday last The crowd was uncom-
iortably large at both morning and afternoon
services. There will probably be search for the
one who has gone astray,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

sKYENTIFIc-stars twinkle on account of their
light reaching us through various heated and
moving currents Of air. Hence much tWinkling
of the stars forells bad weather because 1t denotes
that t. are various aerial currents Of different
temperatures and densiues producing atmos'
pherc disturbance
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24
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LIABILITIES,


The election of Directors occupied until 2 p, M,
at which time the polls closed. The result was as
follows:
Dlrectors-FOr three years; Messrs. ], H. Wade
D. L. King, S. T. Everett for two years. b
Payne, H. NJ, Flagler, L. V. Bocklus; for one year;
W. Boardma0, A. b. Stone, h. NJ Coe,
This Board Immediately organized and elected
the following officers:
Presdent-J. II. Wade.
Vice President and Treasurer-S. 4, Everett
secretary-W. B, Porter
The new officers have taken possession Of the
road and propose to push the work to rapid com.
petion. This latter remark about proposing "to
push the work to q rapid completion" we have
written so frequently that of late species Of en-.
nui has come over us in repeating it, N0i0, when
we can see no b0Trler-when the money is laying
as It were in the Compsny's pocket we fresheu up
bit in offering this Oltrepeated news and conso.
lalion to long paueut public.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

Women are not farmers, but they do seem to 40
a good deal Of spring seWing'-Steubenvlae Herata
Many are welded to rakes, and are good thrash.
ing machines as their boys can testify. They can
harrow their husbands feelings, sickle their ba.
bies, handle cradles and do great many mower
things.-Er.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

Two young ladies eareessly strolledin Aultman
& Co.'S lumber yard, Sunday evening, and spent
an hour or two in trying to carelessly stroll out,
but they couldn't, and were obliged to "call a
man" who piloted them into streets with sign.
boards at the corners
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24
NOTICE.

To insure insertions in this paper, parties must
leave their matter and orders at the counter The
business Is done there, u
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24
A STRANGE RuMOR.

We hear it on the street. In the Offices at the no
tells, at the church door e, erywhere that the Anne
rican Cough Cure is the best remedy on Earth for
Coughs Colds, Group, and all diseases leading to
Consumption Positive cure Price 50 cts.
Sold by W. B. Foye, Canton,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

ODD FELLOWS ANNIvERsARY-The Canton
lodges of odd Fellowship will hold reunion on
Saturday evening next, in their hall in Richards
block, 1t being the 6Oth anniversary OF Odd Eel
lowship in the United States, Odd Fellows and
their wives are all cordially invited.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

An epitaph eau easily be made to suggest tht
domestic history Of many years. For instance:
Sacred to the memory of Anthony Drake,
Who died for peace and quietness' sake;
His wife was constantly scolding and scoffin',
So he sought repose in q twelvedol coffin,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

MARRIAGE LICENSES Samuel stoffer and Laura
Reese, Andrew Claus and Josephine Kramer
Fred Falls and Mary Gise, John Fisher and Eliza
beth Craig, Olaud De Yaring and Tilly Miller
Levi Sell and Ellen Rice, Isaac NJ Barnett and
Rachael SheArer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

BEEcHER.-The renowned Henry Ward Beecher
will lecture at schaefers Opera House, on We'd
nesday evening, May 7th. Tickets are now for
sale at John Geiger's drug store, where reserved
seats may be secnred.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

When your wife falls asleep by the fire take the
tongs and poker.-Erchapge. Perhaps shovel
wake her.-BostoR Post gUn.graIe-ful men. Wen
defender against those heavy hods and cinder
our hearty sympathy
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24
MOVED.

VIM. B. Perkins & Co, have removed othe room
formerly occupied by the Exchange Bank. The
room isnewly papered, painted and fitted up and
presents very neat and attractive appearance.
Their stock Of wall paper is probably the largest
in the county, aud they are selling them remark.
ably cheap. Go and see them.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

'Have you the song of 'saccharine Futurity' ?"
asked young lady at W. B. Perkinss, the 9th
er day. 1--WE have" answered the clerk, with
pleasant smile, as he rolled sup copy of "The
Sweet By and By"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24
REAL ESTATE AND ABSTRACT OFFICE.

Having gone into thesReal Estate, in connection
with my Abstract business, invite all parties wish
ing to buy or sell real estate to call and see me, or
address II. II. TRUMP,
jun27-tf Opposite st. Cloud Hotel Canton, o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

"Twenty years ago, said colored philosopher,
"niggers was wuf thousand dollars piece.
Now they would be deah at two dollars dozen,
It's stonishin' how de race am runnin' down"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

CITY sOLICIToR.-JOhn C. Welty, Rsqr., entered
upon his second term this week. AS lawyer fol
the city, Mr.. Welty has been attentive to his du.
ties and this is a guarantee of the future,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

The new electric fire alarm will be ready for
use in three or four weeks 1t will be discharged
from the engine house and strike either general
alarm or the ward in which the fire is to be
found,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

STREET CoMMIssIoNER-Jacob Plunkard also
entered upon This second term this week. Mr.
Plunkard is a faithful laborer in his vineyard. He
has had considerable experience in the street
business and hence his superior qualifications for
that department
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

"A SLIGHT FIRE-A slightfre occurred atthe resi-
denoe of Andrew Wolf on South Market stree
Saturday. An alarm was sounded and the ena
CINE turned out but the neghbors with their little
buckets had extinguished 1t. r
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24
STARTLING DISCOVERY.
Now ~ Me- people KOnr It.

Now o." ,ue People KOnW 1t.
It is now known throughout Massillon and vi
cinity that the meat market Of George List, No. %
Erie Street, opposite the oDera House, s the finest
arranged and best stocked market in the city. The
choicest cuts of every variety of fresh meats to or
der at astonishingly low prices. Fresh and smok'
ked sausage, salt and smoked meats always on
hand. Call on George and be convinced that this
statement is correct. apr10-gm.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

An Akron thief, named John speiser, was ar
rested in this city, Friday, by an Akron policeman
for furniture stealing If he had been more viz
tuous he had been less chased
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

The people will remember that IF they purchase
their clothing from Wineman, the Clothler, that the
statesmen not allowed to msrepresent goods, and
they will find the price marked in plain figures on
each garment from which there will be no deviation
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
or THE VALLEY RAILROAD.
Election Of Directors- Financial Statement

The annual meeting Of the stockholders OF the
Valley Railroad was held In the Cleveland Board
Of Trade building last Wednesday, The Presi.
dent in neat speech, reported the excellent con
ditlon Of the road and predicted that during the
spring II would be finished as far as this city. He
also stated that arrangements had been made for
the payment OF all floating debh and to equipthe
road Mr., Porter, the Secretary read his report
for the year ending April lst 1879 which contain.
ed an account Of the receipts and expenditures
as follows:
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

Tramps are defined by Michigan law to be
persons refusing to work for the usual land com.
mon wages given to other persons for like work
in the place where they be-"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24
Business 9tc1ts.

At the Clothing House of Wineman you are not
persuaded into buying nor asked to buy an article
which you are not certain will suit you, only to regret
Il when you get home but are left to your own cool
judgement
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24
WALL PAPER,

VIM B. Perkins Co. are selling more wall pa.
per than anybody ebe in Stark county at lower
prices. Be sure and examine their stock viii h
has been moved to the Trump building
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24
COAL WANTED.

Subscribers wishing to pay their subscription to
the DEMOCRAT in coal CAN'T DO so TOO QUICK AS
WE ARE IN NEED OF THE ARTICLE.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

Jones was helping his fellow boarders to finish
spring chicken. Another Centenarian gone,
haid he.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

There will be appointed from this Congressional
District cadet for West Point Military Academy,
acompettive examination for the appointment
to be held a. AsssillOn on Tuesday, May 10th,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

Go direct to wlneman, the Clothler, land go home
satisfied that you have bought the goods as they are
represented to YOU and saved from 25 to 40 per cent
al the same time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24
RYE WANTED.

1000 bushels of Rye wanted at Plain Township Dis
tlllery, For prices enquire of
L. ]. Midday & CO.,
mar6-lw North Market ST., Canton, o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

Frank Voisard, superior machinist, well
known to Canton people, has started a pattern
shop, this time on East Eighth street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

Complaint Is made In Leadville that the whisky
is nothing but snow water scented with vitriol.
When eight hundred gallons can be drawn from
one barrel It Is time for even dsiEymen to blush.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

; Twenty men were sent into different parts Of
Stark county, Monday morning. to plant hedges,
contracted for by the Stark County Hedge Com
pany
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24
T. THIERRY s co.

Have an elegant stock of New Millinery and Fancy
Goods. at number Opera House, :aprlOdw
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

Come forwa d, everybody. Cornelius Wander
bilt, Jr,, is settling all his fathers debts.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

The regular meeting Of the Stark County Hortt-
cultural Society will be keld May 7th, at the resi-
dence of Michael Bitter, at New Berlin.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

The railroad crossing on South Market street Is
being thoroughly repaired, and will be in better
shape than ever, The crossing on Cherry street -
to be mended also, rr.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

CoURT,-Court opens May 5th, one week from
next Monday. The docket will probably contain
about650 cases.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

Gen, Scott made 1t a rule never to see a woman
on business without other witnesses
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24
STOCK.

Farmers having stock for sale, please inquire at
the Louisville Meat Market in the Geo. Nunama-
ker block, Louisville, Ohio. aprlO-lW.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

Tomatoes have become a drug in the Key West
Fla, market They are sold for less than the cost
OF picking
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

Col, Price, 80 years old and blind is the mos
active temperance reformer In Indiana.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

osNABURs TP.-At the election on the 9TH, Mr..
John Dagger, Democrat, was elected Justice of the
Peace by a-msjority Of five votes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

One of our most estImabe citizens may berhank-
ful for the introduction of Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup,
for Its timeyuse has saved his life
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

Grand write and left was the forger's last
change as he waltzed out of sight.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

The accidental swallowing of a toy balloon
killed little girl al Fall River, Mass
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

If you don't want to be robbed Of your gooC
name, do not have 1t printed on your umbrella.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

The Court House is undergoing a thorough
Frightening up at the hands of painters,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

How the prices marked on Wlnemans clothing as
tonlshes the people and confOund the clothing men.
\He is the Head In his line" and fixes the price of
clothing In many of our western cities.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

The County Infrmary is being overhauled thor
oughly, as is the custom in spring time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

The City Band want new uniforms, and are go
ing around with their little books.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

Mr.. Thomas Murray has opened his notion stort
on;south Market street, by the railway.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

The cucumber is getting ready to take twis
al the inner American.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

Never send in poem to-day that can be sen
tomorrow.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

meat wagon was upset on South Marketstreet
Saturday, and beef was for q short time down"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

Paper
Wall Paper
New Wall Paper
Stylish Wall Paper
. Good d Cheap Wall Paper
at
W. B. Perkins q Co.'S.
W. B. Perkins n Cos.
W. b. Perkins d Co.'S.
W. b. Perkins 4 Co.'S.
Good & Cheap Wall Paper
Stylish Wall paper
New Wall Paper
Wall Paper
Paperl
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

WALL PAPER AT W. B. PERKINS q co,
WALL PAPER AT W. B. PERKINS &CO,
WALL PAPER AT W, B PERKINS q co.
WALL PAPER AT W, B. PERKINT d CO.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24
gucaG gcms.

A speech from the thrown-"Blame that mule
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24
W B. PERKINS & cos.

Remember that we have moved to the Trump
Building, and that we sell cheap and are determ-
ned to satisfy you,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

The little Ipripkling cart "a doing good service.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24
STRAW

STRAW
HATS
Bought direct from the Manufacturers by the Case
that we can sell you for less money than jobbers,
for the following reasons:
We have no travelling expenses
1t will save you freight charges
You can select any sizes.
You can buy any quantity.
VIII sell you on good terms,
and guarantee we can save you from 10 to 10 per
cent When in Canton call and look our stock
over. Respectfully,
BosTICK g. KEEFER,
McKinley's Block,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

DISBURSEMENTS,

Construction Of 0S2 80
Individual Ounts...,.......n.,........n $50 2S
Bills .,.....,, 205l 80
Cash and cash items April /, 1S7o......". SGS 90
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24
ATTENTION MERCHANTS IN ADJOINING TOWNS
CHIP

We have full stock of Men and Boys
LEGHoRN,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-04-24

Dr. Fenners st, Vitus Dance Specific. One bottle
always cures. For sale by w. B, Foye, Canton, o.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-05-09
.Lonx. pistance Willing.

Long-distance walking was imported
from the United States, where il seems
10 have come into existence about the
time whom negro slavery was abolished.
Perhaps in viewing the agonies
Of q half-dead man staggering along
Q track to the music Of band.
and much to the anxiety Of doctor,
the public found some compensation
for the loss Of the privilege Of thrash
ing its own niger. Or, again, as
prize fighting decayed, long-distance
walking may naturally have taken its
place. Two men who have walked four
hundred miles in q week are almost as
agreeable to look upon as two men who
have been pounding each others faces
for three hours with their fists. In
the latter case, to be sure, there is the
fierce delight of battle, which every
one can enjoy il he hardens his heart.
Long walking, on the other hand, is
scarcely more diverting than the slow
tortures of the Inquisition, which only
began after the victim had suffered for
some considerable time. As long as q
long.distance walker is tolerably fresh,
and going within himself, there is little
excitement in Watching him. Il is
about the. fifth day that sleeplessness
and fatigue tell on him. aud the sport
begins. He limps along. suffering tor
ments from q fostering heel. His brain
is bemused with exceeding toll; and as
he staggers mechanically round, it is
said that curious visions beguile him.
He does not see the crowd, which stares,
smokes and drinks. He does not hear
the music, which mixes in dream of
his past life. He thinks that he is
working in some country place that he
knew long ago before he was long-dis-
lance walker, and mirage floats before
him, like that which cheats wanderers
in the desert. When his hour is up,
he staggers into his bedroom, and there,
let us hope, has the good fortune to be-
come quite senseless and Indifferent.
As the last day of the competition APP
proaches, soft hearted lookers.on wish
to have some Of the walkers removed /;
but their hackers will not permit this.
Men are compelled to subject them
selves to this voluntary torture, which
equals those to which red Indian
braves expose themselves. Saturday
Recicso.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-05-09

were married or became Of age. He
placed me In the Sacred Heart. until /
was sixteen, and then he took me ont
and proposed to marry me TO friend
Of his. I rebelled. One night over
heard conversation between them, and
found that he was selling me for twenty
thousand dollars, that being the sum
that was ~ be paid down to him ont Of
my property, the moment Turner be.
came my husband. I was Mortified. I
had no friends to 60 to. I was totally
at loss what to do. He did not allow
me to 60 into society I; made no &C.
quaintances, and, instead Of allowing
me to stay in my own mothers house,
he kept me travelling.around the coun-
try. At last I proposed to compromise.
I asked my step-father to take me to
America, and promised to marry his
friend when I returned. He complied
and I got my maid to gossip with one
OF the servants in the hotel, and by
chance she told her your history, as
her sister worked for your mother.
"Just before started for England,
an uncle OF my mother left me fifty
thousand dollars in my own right,
which my step-father could not touch.
I had il transferred to New York, and
determined to save myself with it.
Hearing Of you I adopted the plan of
getting you to marry me. When we
returned to England my step-father
commanded me to fulfill my promise.
I showed my marriage certificate. He
swore, but he saw his case was lost
had outwitted him. I did not leave
him to protect my sister from similar
fate. / never expected to meet you. I
intended to have you sue for divorce
as soon as he should die, and it would
not endanger my safety" g,g
"But this intention will never be
carried into effect" Doctor Pomeroy
exclaimed. You will be mine forever,
Ellen ?"
Yours forever r. she answered.
And when they went to see his
mother, there were no three happier
people TO he found in the world.
Years have passed since then, and
Ada finds o home with her sister, who
never repents that she was saved from
fate worse than death, by strategy.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-05-09
why william Sharp Went to Bed,

The passion of love often reacts
strangely on undisciplined minds, and
frequently produces on them most I'M
looked for results. AtKeithley, at the
beginning Of the present century,
lived young man named William
Sharp. He fell desperately in love
with girl, the daughter OF q neighbor-
ing farmer. Everything went smooth
ly till the wedding morning, when the
fathers could not agree how much to
give the young couple to start them in
life; and literally at the last moment in
church the match was broken of. This
was too much for the weak mind Of
William Sharp. He went home, went
10 his bed, and never rose from il again.
He was just thirty when he thus iso-
lated himself from active life, and he
died in his bed ut the age Of seventy
Ave. His room was about nine feet
square. The floor was stone. and gen.
orally damp. The window was perma-
nentiy fastened; some OF the panes
were filed in with wood; and OF the time
of his death it had not been opened for
thirty-eight years. In this dreary cell
did this strange being immure himself.
He obstinately refused TO speak, and
gradually every trace Of intelligence
faded away. His father left an ample
provision for his eccentric SON and he
was we'll looked after. He ate as much
az an ordinary day laborer, and at his
death weighed above sixteen stone. In
Hsrrogate, several years ago, lived
woman who for the same cause behaved
-