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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-30
DUNNED 10 DEATH.

Elisha Whipple and Patrick Dunn, farmers re
siding near Cuyagoga Falls, Summit county, en-
gagged In quarrel Monday morning, which
resulted Ia Whipple'S murder. The following ar,
the facts:
Dunn had not been living happily With his wife
ana climax was reached last summer when she
accused him OF setting FIRE to an old log house on
neighbor's farm. Dunn was tried for arson, buI
was acquitted. Mrs. Dunn then got a diyo .ce
from Dunn, on the ground OF cruelty, and secured
the farm, about eighty acres, adjoining the farm
OF Whipple. Dunn was allowed to visit his two
children occasionally. Whippe also visited the
house, and Dunn accused him OF maintaing an
improper intimacy with Mrs. Dunn.
The account given by Mrs. Dunn of the fatal
quarrel is as follows Mr. Whipple went TO her to
request her to go and attend her mother. As he
lett the house the men met when Dunn accused
inc ueceaseu OF improper conduct etc, and from
words they proceeded to blows, and at length
DUNN VINO was badly beaten, cried, LET me up"
Whipple's reply was, Il will If you promise to
oehaVe yourself" Dunn then got up, but both
being eager for the fight, they we're soon at It
again This time Whippe was the irst to attack
During this latter fray Dunn drew the revolver
with which he inflicted the fatal wound the bal.
let entering the left breast. Death was instanta.
neous.
Dunn surrendered himself to the officials i'm .
medislely, and has been incarcerated in the Ak.
ron jail, whittier he was taken by Constable
Chase He claims that the deed was done in self
defense.
Elisha Whipple is described by his neighbors as
quiet, inohensve man. He has lived upon
tarm owned by himself and father in Northamp.
ton, very near the scene OF his death. He was
thirty five years of age and butcher. H, was
Joint owner with his father of some twenty thou.
sand dollars worth of,property, and has friends
and relatives in the West who are people of
money and Influence, who will endeavor to have
Dunn convicted of murder in the first degree
The murderer Patrick Dunn, is about forty
years Of age, and is called an industrious Irish.
man, and is said to be quiet and peaceable when
not under the Influence of liquor No credence
is given among the community to the story of his
having been wronged by Whipple, nor is It be.
lievel that there had been any improper intima-
cy between the deceased and Mrs. Dunn.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-30

STATE SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS REPORT j. j.
Burns, State School Commissioner, has file
his annual report for the past year with the Gov
ernor. The receipts for the year 1878, including
the balance on hand September lst, 1873, were
Sl1 4SS S21 Co., decrease Of SI42 612 76 on the re
Ceipts Of the year 1877. The total expenditures
for the year 1878, exclusive Of the amounts paid
for interest and redemption Of bonds were-S7, ALL
O6S 90 increase over 1877 of S42 O97 &c. There are
10 769 township districts and 657 city, village and
special districts. There were 4Sl school houses
erected in 1878, decrease Of nine over the year
before, There are 1879 school houses, valued
S21 329 1884, There are 323O7 local directors TO- 76O
members of district boards; 1,347 clerks Of town.
ship boards; 600 village and city districts 264
county and three state examiners. In all there
are 81 40l school officers In the state. There are
employed In the schools 28 89l teachers, of which
1892 are ladies and 1,O99 gentlemen. There ls
an increase in the number Of teachers of1S7S over
1877 Of 1888
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OBITUARY.


Mr.. Charles W. Sherman, the subject OF this
notice was born In Frederick county, Virginia,
Nov. 18th, 1916; In 1850 he aud his widowed moth.
er removed to Pennsylvania, whore they lived
one year; thence they came TO Ohio and resided
In Columbiana county one year. at the close Of
which they LEFT there and came TO Stark county
In 1868, In which county they were living at the
time Of his DEATH which occurred on the morn.
Ing OF the 4th Of January 1879, after an illness Of
less than four days, during which time he suffer.
ed the most intense pain, which abated cousldera
bly, on Friday night previous to his death on Sat.
urday morning, Mr. sherman leaves widowed
mother and his wife, with other relatives and
many friends, to mourn his early departure. He
possessed remarkably good natured disposition
was man Of even and steady habits honest, in.
dustrious and energetic In his business enterprls.
es and relations, had few, II any, enemies, was a
duliful son and kind and effeotiouate husband,
had been married ten years, and leaves no child.
rem. He was buried In the Canton Cemetery. His
funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Morton D.
Adams Of MasslllOn.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-30
PROCEEDINGS OF THE STARK COUNTY
CENTRAL COMMITTEE.


The Committee Unanimously Adopt The Delegate
Convention Plan Of Nominating.
The Democratic County Central Committee OF
Stark County, Ohio met at their usual place of
meeting on Saturday afternoon, January 18th,
1879, In pursuance to the call OF Its Chairman
and with full Committee, each township ward
and precinct In the county being represented, and
atter iull and free discussion, adopted unani,
mously the following resolutions:
LIST. Resolved That the nominations of County
officers on the Democratic ticket for the fall Of
1879 be made by County Convention.
I'd. RESOLVED, That in the said Convention each
precinct in the county shall be entitled to one
delegate for every fifty JO) Democratic Yates cast
at fall election Of 1877 for R. M. Bishop for Gov.
ernor and one delegate for every fractional num-
Der of votes cast in said precinct above twenty.
Eve and under fifty, Each and every precinct to
he entitled to one delegate at least.
3d. RESOLVED That the Central Committeeman OF
each precinct shall call meeting OF the Democ
racy Of his precinct on day to be designated by
the County Central Committee, and at said meet.
ing they shall elect by ballot the delegates to rep.
resent the said precinct in the Democratic County
Convention.
Quite number Of prominent Democrats Of the
county, other than the Committee, were present
at the meeting and seemed unanimous in favor Of
the action of the Committee on the above resolu.
tions.
On motion the Committee adjourned, to meet
again on the call of the Chairman.
WIN. A. LYNCH, Chairman.
JOHN G. WELTY, Secretary.
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"cOuLD NOT DO WITHOUT IT.o
YoUNGsvILLE, Pa, May ID, 1878

YoUNesvILLE, Pa, May ID, 1873.
DR.. M. M. FENNER, FredOnia, N. Y.
Dear Sir 81 had liver complaint and a numbness
of my limbs and general debility One bottle OF your
Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic greatly
benefited me, At the time | wrote you there was
none In the place and thought could not do with
out 1t. have recommended 1t to q number of my
friends and they have taken 1t with satisfactory re-
suits. Very truly yours, .,,,r,
Dr. Fenner's Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve
Tonic may well be called "The conquering hero" Of
the times 1t Is The medical triumph Of the age.
Whoever has the blues" should take It, for 1t re0u-
Edtes and restores the disordered system that gives
rise to them, 1t always Biliousness and Liver
Complaint, Jaundce Dyspepsia Constipation, Head
aches, FEVER AND AGUE, SPLEEN ENLAReEMENTs,
ScrOfula, Erysipelas, Pimples, Blotches and ALt
SKIN ERuPTIoNs and BLOOD DISORDERS: Swelled
Limbs and DrOpsy; SleeL 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 its
causes.
DR.. Fenner's Improved Cough Honey will relieve
any cough In one hour.
DR.. Fenner's Golden Relief cures any pain, as
TOoth-ache, Neuralgia, collie or Headache in . to 80
minutes and readily relieves Rheumatism, Kidney
Complaint, Dlarrhea, Dysentery. For sale by deal
ers.
DR.. Fenner's st. Vitus Dance Specific. One bottle
always cures, For sale by w. B, Foye Canton, o.
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TRUTH IN EVERY VAIL.
" ehs a. - ANNAA
JOHN G, WELTY, Secretary.

The Alliance RcUtetO scolds the sleepy produce
buyers of that region to the following tune. There
is truth in the walls, but railroad centre like
Canton-in prospe?tive-is bound to command
thetrade:
There is no better shipping pointin all Eastern
Ohio than Alliance. And yet there is not another
place of its population within fifty miles where
so little country produce is handled. The day that
arrangements are made to buy all the grain, wool,
pork, &C., that could be induced to this point, by
fair prices and prompt handling, will witness the
general trade of the town increased one hundred
per cent flour citizens want to double their re.
tall trade Of Alliance, they must encourage and
foster general produce business Farmers can
not be expected to come to Alliance to
make their purchases when they have to drive to
Canton. Massillon and Minerva to find a market
for their wool, pork and grain of all kinds Thou.
sands of dollars worth of trade is going to these
places every year that geographically belongs to
Alliance, and for want of which some of our best
business rooms are now idle, and those occupied
are only doing half the business they should with
their large stocks and superior facilities When
will our business men wake up to the fact, that
the greatest want of our little city now, is ware
house room and capital, in the produce business,
sufficient to command and control the trade
which properly belongs to u.s."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-30
THE COLFAX LECTURE.

The lecture Of the Hon, Schuyler Colfax at the
Presbyterian church Monday evening was largely
attended in spite Of the inclemeBcy OF the wealth
er, The lecturer was introduced by the Rev. W,
J, Parks, and for two hours held the undivided
attention Of the audience. His subject was "Reml.
niscenses Of Abraham Lincoln" Touching lightly
upon his early life. the lecturer took up those
trnits Of character which were most prominently
displayed during the trying times Of his admins.
tIarion. His prudence caution, and common
sense were impressed upon the audience by new
anecdotes Of each His mercy was largely Illus.
trated by stories Of pardons and reprieves Lastly
touching his religious views the lecturer held that
his faith in. Providence was answering, quoting
largely from his inauguration speech an 4 various
other papers in support Of his view. Mr.. Cofax
afterwards spoke upon Odd Fellowship, being In.
troduCed as a brother in the order by Robert Cas-.
sidy, E'q After the lecture the speaker took his
stand on the floor where many pressed forward to
shake his hand aud exchange word with him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-30
BILLS ALLOWED.

AN AGGRAvATING CAsE.-Joseph Welchenbaugh
and wife and brother, John Welchenbaugh, who
reside near Massillon, were arrested Friday on q
charge preferred by Frederick Hose, Of Massillon.
In his charge Hose claimed that Franz Welchen.
baugh, father Of the prisoners John and Joseph,
was murdered aboutJune 3d. 1873, by them, and
1t was stated In support of the charge that about
June Sd the old gentleman disappeared from the
residence of his son and had not been heard OF
since, Joseph and his wife were accordingly
brought to this city Friday evening and lodged
in jail awaiting trial on Saturday, when John
was also brought over. he Immediately ex'
plained that his father was in the County Iniim.
ary, officer Rigler was Immediately sent to the
institution and found the statement to be true.
The defendants were discharged instantly, and
departed naturally in high dungeon with the in.
tention Of measuring out the law to Frederick
Hose, who certainly was too hasty in this matter.
1t is undoubtedly case in which hatred played
hand
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-30

We are impressed TO dgaia refer to the way our
streets are it, Last Monday night 1t was cloudy
and wet, and the street gas lamps were burning
in good tlme-and earlier than the previous
night, which was just as 1t should be; but 10
and behold, before eleven o'clock the gas was all
out on our streets, and people that were away
from home done the best they could, SO that the
good beginning in the early evening did not hold
out until the usual time Of turning out the gas,
viz, twelve o'clock. Our idea has always been to
have street gas burn all night, or until, say one
hour before sun rise-but Messrs. Gas Committee
or lamplghter, or who ever has this business to
see to, do give our people the comfort of well-lit
streets, al least until 10 o'clock. We know the arg.
est tax payers want well lighted streets.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-30

ATTEMPT TO BREAK JAIL,-There are FIVE prison
era in the county jail and about six o'clock Mon
day morning an attempt was made by three Of
them to break for liberty, At that hour Deputy s.
D. Coulter went into the jail room to give the pris-
oners wash water, but as he lit the gas he saw
Samuel Patterson, Charles Robson and Martin
Stanton rush by him out Of the jail door, into the
hall of the building he after them swiftly and Civ.
ing loud alarm.
Sheriff Coulter promptly responded, jumping
OUT of bed without waiting to dress the Deputy by
this time having seized Stanton and Robson,
while the Sheriff tackled Patterson, and in very
brief time they were locked in their cells. The
struggle between Patterson and Sheriff Coulter
was a severe encounter, the sherlff's ear, hand
and leg hurt, while Patterson had to be choked
effectively before he would surrender wayne
County Democrat.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-30
RESOL UTIONS OF MEMBERS OF THE VII
LACE COUNCIL OF NAHARRE, OHIO.

as adopted. IN Special Session, Saturday, January
25th. 1879.
WHEREAS 1t has pleased Almighty G ID In His
dispensatiOns Of Providence. to remove from our
midst by. death. Alexander Henderson, therefore
be 1t
RESOLVED, By the Council of the village of Ma.
va-re,
First. That In the death of Mr. Henderson the
Council has lost one OF It's most faithful members
and the community worthy citizen.
Second. That we extend to the family Of the de.
ceased our earnest sympathies.
Third. That copy Of the above be presented TO
the family Of the deceased.
Fourth. That the same be recorded In the min.
utes of the Council, and ordered TO be published
in the next issue Of the Stark County DEMOCRAT
and Massillon American
CHAs. DIEOLER, Clerk of Council.
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USE BERRY BROTHERS, HARD OIL FINISH.

USE BERRY BROTHERS. HARD OIL FINISH.
1t is the Original and only Genuine Hard Oil Finish
In the market.
1t dries quick and hard, rubs easily and does not
scratch.
1t is the best Finish for Pianos and Organs.
1t is the best Finish for Furniture.
It is the best Finish for School Desks and Seats,
It is the best Finish for Dwellings and Public Build
ings
It is the best Finish for Rustic Frames and Mould
ings.
1t makes either Dead Finish or Brilliant Polish,
and is not affected by Water or Damp.
Owing to the reputation our "HARD OIL FINISH"
has attained many limitations offered for sale at
low price, being frequently represented our Hard
Oil Finish. For sale by
LAWRENCE & MYERS,
Dealers in Hardware, Paints, Oils, &C.
Ian23-dw Canton, Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-30

ARREsTED.-Rev. s, Alexander Of Leetonia, was
arrested last week, on warrant sworn out by
Con. Brown ESQ, charging him with solemnizlng
the Weeden-Anderson marriage contractin Maho-
ming county, without legal authority, instead Of
over the line In Pennsylvania, as was claimed by
his reverence. Alexander was taken before
Squire Randolph Of AustlntOwn, who bound the
prisoner over for his appearance at Court under
$500 bonds Roller and VanHyning, attorneys for
plaintiff Taggart for defendant. The offense
charged is punishable by a heavy fine and i'm
prisonment-C -Cdnfeld Dispatch
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-30

DoN'T-The peculiar sensatlveness Of some
people is only shown about printing office. A
young blood fills himself with whisky and goes
about yelling, bowling, bruising lighting, smash
ing, raving drunk, ending up perhaps in house
Of il.repute; perhaps falls into the hands of the
police and has his head smashed and his nose
crushed because he resists them. Next morning
he appears promptly at the newspaper offices
whineing and moaning about the exposure kill.
ing his poor sclk mother and oh don't put 1t in
the paper. He's always poor, dishonest, worth.
less wretch and why kick man when he's DOWN.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-30
YARInnS OAnSES--

Advancing years. care, sickness, disappointment
and hereditary predispOsltlon-a all operate to turn
the hair gray and either Of them lnclnes II to shed
prematurely Ayers HAIR VIGoR will restore
faded or gray light and red hair to rich brown or
deep black as may be desired. II soitens and cleans
es the scalp giving healthy action, and removes
and cures dandrulf and humors. BY Its use falling
hair is checked, and a new growth will be produced
In all cases where the folces are not destroyed OF
the glands decayed. It's effects are beautifully shown
on brashy, weak, or slckly hair, to which few ap-
plIcatons will produce the gloss and freshness OF
youth Harmless and sure in Its operation 1t Is In
comparable as dressing, and is especially valued for
the soft lustre and richness of tone 1t imparts It
contains neither oil nor dye and will notso or color
white cambrlc; yet it lasts long on the hair, and
keeps II fresh and vigorous.
FOR SALE BY ALIIDEALERs
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-30

Mr. John Snyder and wife Of New Baltimore,
Stark county, have separated, The real cause of
their difficulty is not known. Jealousy is suppos,
ed to be the cause. Mr.. Snyder has always been
looked upon as one of the best citizens In that
community and also as one Of the most devoted
church members. Just where the blame rests
cannot at present be fully ascertained. The
whole community is deeply in sympathy with
Mr. Snvdar
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-30

BURIED. "A young lady named Laura Alonas,
whose home was at dans6eld, but who died in st.
Vincent Convent at Cleveland, was buried in this
city Monday. Her father, Joseph Alonas, was
formerly a resident Of this city, Miss Alonas
was 16 years of age, and her remains were en-.
tombed in the German Roman Catholic cemetery
on Cleveland avenue. Her mothers remains were
buried here, The young lady was only Ill two
days with diptheria. The first Mr.. Alonas knew
of her illness, was a telegram received at Wash.
ington City where he was on business telling him
of his daughters death. It was terrible blow
and is a sad bereavement to family and friends.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-30

AKRON Extensive additions to the mower aud
reaper works of Aultman, Miller 4 Co., are to be
Immediately begun. new structure, 50 by 100,
to cost $4,000 to sl5,OOO and new 50 horse power
engine are among the improvements.
Hon. John Johnson, one of the wealthiest and
most prominent citizens OF Akron, and for years a
prominent Republican politician died very sud.
denly Sunday morning. He arose about 6, called
a servant girl, and suddenly fell to the floor and
died almost instantly, probably Of heart disease.
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COUNCIL PRooEEDINes.
Monday Eve'g, Jan. 9th,

Monday Eve'g, Jan. 27th
PfeBent--All but Mccain.
Minutes OF last meeting read and approved
Petitions The Robinson Hook and Ladder com
pany asked for the old Washington Hose compa'
ny's room. Referred TO nre department commit
tee.
J. L Horst proposed TO furnish the city with
gravel at twenty-five cents yard or 15 cents q
load. No action.
A complaint was made In the interest Of prom
ineLt citizen against member Of the police force,
charging him with making malicious arrest
and using unnecessary brutality. TIE mater was
referred TO the committee on police, who made a
private examination Of the charge last night
Mr.. Herbruck reported for the committee on
streets and alleys that over two thirds Of the
property owners between Tuscarawas and Tenth
streets on Cherry, had signed the petition for the
grading of said street, and recon- mended that an
ordinance be drawn up requiring the perform
ance Of the work.
long and lively discussion followed the pre-
Sentation OF this petition. Mr., MonnOt and Mr.,
Arter opposing Its passage on the ground that sew
era Of the sguers had refused TO sign It until the
expenses had been guaranteed them, and that as
only llmlIed amount OF tnAJ CLASS OF Work COulu
be afforded by the city next year some other por'
ton Of the city should have deal. Then, too,
they held that 1t was rather usurplng the preroga
tlves Of the new council which will be elected
early In the spring,
The vote on this question was I tie.
The committee on claims reported mistake In
Vance q saxtons account and directed that d
balance Of S4 80 be paid instead Of S15
The Clerk Of Court suggested that Z. @. Eltneer
refused to accept reduction Of Sc Al costs due
him claimed by the city, and recommended that
the money be paid him and the business between
him and the city finished. Agreed to.
Report of city weghmaster was accepted.
President Barlet read the law lately passed by
the Legislature entitled IAN act to authorize the
City Council of Canton to appoint Board Of
Trustees to take charge Of the Hartford estate in
trust for the city poor of Canton" and stated that
the appointment OF the board of trustees would
take place at the next regular meeting.
The bills of j. G. Welty and W. b. Perkins &
Co were referred
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-30

A SECOND WIFEs INFLUENCE.-Mr. Westwood
Of Mount Auburn, Ohio, was worth $4,000 when
his first wife died. Her industry and manage.
ment had been to great extent the cause of his
prosperity, and he gratefully spent 81 400 in put
ting monument over her grave. He soon mar.
ried again, and his second wife rapidly wasted
his fortune until he had no property left except
the monument According to the new Mrs. West
woods advice, he had 1t removed to a marble
yard, effaced the inscription, and offered 1t for
sale at half its original cost
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They had been engaged for long time, and
one evening were reading together. Look love-"
he exclaimed "only fifteen dollars for a suit Of
clothesI" 'Is it wedding suit2" she asked,
looking naively at her lover, "oh, no." he an.
swered "It's business suit" well, 1 meant
business" she replied.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-30

Mr.. Cahill, who has been lauding the excellen.
cies Of his two pigs to the men at the Bridge Shop
"for 10 these many days." was found about two
o'clock Saturday night by his nocturpally In.
clined son securing the neighborhood round
about his residence in search Of his "gruntersI
The shop men had carried pen, pets and all four
OF five blocks away, where they were found next
morning.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-01-30

DEATH OF CHARLIE FREDERICK Charlie Fred
erick, moulder at G. Aultman & Co.'S, and son Of
the late Peter Frederick died Of consumption OF
the residence Of his uncle Michael on Plum street,
Saturday evening, He was favorlte among his
associates who paid him much kind attention dur
ing his protrscted illness.