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The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-03-19
An Even Thing.


The other day two strangers were
toasting their shins on opposite sides
OF a big stove in ferry wharf saloon,
and it was noticed that they often look
ed at encr other as if almost certain
they had met before. Finally one Of
them got up and said:
stranger, I've seen q face almost
like yours. Did you eyer have brotheE
Bill?"
ssYes.o
"Was he sailor?'
"He was"
''Did You hear of him last sbout ten
years ago3''
Yes Just.about ten seasa ago.
stranger" continued the first, SEEM
ing greatly affected, 'sI've sailed with
your brother. We were wrecked to
gether on the Pacific, and before help
came | had to kill and eat him. l am
awful sorry it was your brother and
though was driven to it and you cart
toach me Pm willing to pay you dam.
ages. Be kinder fair with me, for Bill
was tough. About how much do YOU
think is fair" 81
The other wiped tear from his eye,
spat on the stoye and replied:
1Straneer, where is your dad?''
"Been dead these twelve years.
s'Died in Nevada, didn't he?''
eyes, ont there somewhere.''
'.Well, I killed him! I knew you
were his son the minute / saw yuu.
He and were in mine one day, and
as we were going up in the bucket
saw that the old rope was going TO-
| break under the strain. When we
were up about 200 feet, l picked up
your old dad and dropped him over.
It was bad on him but it saved me.
Now, you ate my brother, Bill, and I
murdered Your dad, aud guess we'd
better call it even and shake to see " no
pays for tile drinks"
They shook, drank, and the cd Lake
Captains who could not tel! lie had to
sit back and realize how sad it was
that they were born Will: such tender
-consciences.-Desroit Fee Press.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-03-19
A Gate Trick.

y Canadian dcfaulter played cute
trick Having stolen and skipped with
sc, 600 which was entrusted to him IN
the double capacity of postmaster and
telegram operator, he stopped at a
country village and stepped into the
telegraph Office. There he heard the
message come over, ''robler escaped. :"
The operator was girl, and he etoll
her he was repairer sent by the tele-
graph cnnElany. She asked him to help
her, AS the wires were ont of repair
So lie took the message in full, but il-
stead ot copying it out, invented e,sl
substituted one, saying that the tl!iei
.rs coming that way and would Try to
himself off for deteciiee in pur
i the thief, Then he lit ont again
rgss.sed the lire settling in th,,
States. Meanwhile, tic pnI>n
lective, who never caught him,
res!el and trnttcd around the
tur the people to look At as the
ef. TIL the robbed man came up
aessed hiIn.-Bostou Times.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-03-19

It is said that Edi<on's light will
burn under water as well as above it,
and there i no longer any need of feel
ing GROUND in the dark for fish.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-03-19

In old times it used to he The brother
who was feared, l5ltt now il is the big
sister wearing Derby lat. ulster coat
and carrying an emaeialed umbrella.
No feserence To ladies' IN this vicinity.
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wanted n Husband.

A Detroiter who was out in the
country tie ether day to look after
some poultry got stuck in mud hole.
although having light buggy and a
strong horse. He got out, took rail
off the ferce, and was trying 20 pry tie
vehicle ont, when along came a strap
ping young Lady about tWenty-six years
of age. She halted, surveyed the situa-
lion, aud sad:
"You stand by the horse while !
heave on the rail, AMI don't be afraid of
getting mud on yonr hands and boots. !"
Their united efforts released the We
hncle and the Detroiter returned thanks
and asked her To get in and ride. She
hcsitated, Loked up and down the road
| and finally said:
stranger, l amssblunt spoken. Who
are y"u:''
lie gave lis usme aud residence, and
She c"nIinueA:
"l'm over twenty-five, worth S5 {
in cash, know all about honsework, and
tl:iS is leap year"
Yes, | know, but tnr heavens sake
don't ask me to marry you!" he replie.l
as lie saw tie drift.
"See here!" she continued, looking
him square i'll the eye, 81 wear No
shoe an1 like the looks of YOU
eyes, bnt don't-don't talk tia
way TO me-"
Stranger, lis leap year and I'm go
ing to pop. Will you lave ME or net?'
"I-I-l'm already married." l'
faltered.
"iione>t Irjun?'' +
"Ye>."
"Well that settles mt and I WON
ride. III take cut across tile iieIf
over to old Syoonei'~, He's got fonI
sons and a TOOL nephew, and I'll begIt
"n the obi man and pop the crew,
clear down I" the idiot, t..r l'se >lnm
mixed around the world jus, a< long 4,
Pm going to. Good-bv, sir: no hari
| ,lurcr' 80.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-03-19

To nentralizc the sting Of a gnat or
mosquito rub the part affected with d
cerurnen- THAT is, the wax OF the ear.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-03-19

aHti - Tie flash of tie
lantern lit on tie cat, working away in
lead earnest, Goodness me why,
What is that 90 asked the proprietor
"By hoky pnky, Ills the cat" readily
responded the officer. Tie car, in tie
meanwhile, seeing q way OF escape. ;an
ont the door, and order was once more
restored il the house.-Ptiladelphla
Times.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-03-19

He who Airs. to take kiss,
Has Mr.. thing be should not Miss.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-03-19
Il q Wv e1eT5s

4Rla week In Your own town. s. outfit free.
epOUNo risk. Reader. il gou want a business
AT wbich persons of either make great
pay NIL fhe time when they work, write for par.
ttcuiarS - &. HALLETT 8 Co., Portland, Ne.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-03-19
znfallibls Indian Rsmsaies.
A sure Shot For
FEVER 81 AGJE-

1@SURING A LONG RESIDENCE AMONG
IL the Indian tribes Of He cotsf and The infe-
riof. L have hal the goo1 fortune to discover,
from she 8. tlieirfe, men of the several ifIles,
dud from GJffier Sources mum her of RENE Ties
Tor Diseases Incident to this country, consist
4ng OF roots, Herbs and bark. arIt having been
solicited lJy MANY peonie Of this valley. who
Have tried an prOved the efficacy of them In
disease, 20 procure ami offer the same for sale.
take this means of Announcing 10 all that,
during the Tast season, / have ma lean exfend-
cd tour through the mountains and valleys,
and have secured certain of these remedies
Which are sure cure for
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-03-19

lady hiss hen which always wipes lter
teet on the mat on entering the house,
AID if asked, "IIow.do vrn get your
living. Bildy?' will scratch on lie
floor, look to see If she has scratched
out anything, and then lu"F at the
questioner to see if the answer is cor
rect. The hen de<pi~e< the wooden
chalk and porcelain cl.eatS which SOM.
people palm off OF hens for nest-eggS
tumb!ing them out of her nes, as often,
as they are put in. A rooster will ais,
scratch the floor when asked bow he
gels his living, bnt canbdt he made To
@;pe lis feet.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-03-19
Fever and Ague.

Those su Herfng from Ague who desire to be
esfred. can we orders a. Mr.. Sfron 'srfofe on
fffsk street, where will furnish the remeaies.
sfarrane ting RADICAL cure orr will deman.i no
ffH1e w. =. JOHN.
RerneiIes done up In II packGges. l2-l
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-02-19
PERSONALS.

DR.. A. B. Walker, who has been attending lee.
lures at the Rush Medical College, Chicago, re.
turned homo last Saturday, and may be found at
his office over the farmers Bank. His residence
for the present will be the St. Cloud Hotel.
A, H. CHASER of the Oneida House, at Oneida
Milp, Carroll county, the junction Of the New
Philadelphia and Waynesburg branch Of the
@. d P. and Connotton Valley Railways, called on
us Monday. AL. and his aniable lady spare no
pains to promote the comfort Of their guests, and
their tablets always well supplied. Should bust
ness or pleasure call you to that neighbOrhood,
you will find the Oneida" good place to stop.
Mr. ]. H. Miller, brother Of Lue Miller Of the
firm Of sherrick & Miller, hardware dealers, and
who has for some tsme been clerking for the
above Arm, leaves for Plerceton, Indiana, to- NOR
row, to 60 int the hardware business with J. W.
Miller another brother. May success attend him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-02-19
FOURTH AssIaNMRNr.
BOOK NOTICE.

APPLRToN's JoURNAL.-A Monthly Magazine Of
General Literature; 25 cents per number, or SB 90
per annum. D. Appleton & Co., Publishers, l,
SRud Bond street, New York.
Appletons Journal for March opens with the
first installment Of novelette, from the French,
entitled "The Return Of the Princes" which gives
some striking inside views OF harem life at Cairo
The Duke OF Argyll's second and concluding pa,
per, First Impressions of the New World" is
given. There is a most interesting article on
Russian Nihilibm"'a q very striking satirlcal es.
say, ulder the title OF "A Turkish Efendi on
ohriStendom and Islam; biographical essay on
Theophile Gautier; and two papers, respectively
designated Flesh Color and Life at High Pres.
sure" which embody numerous anecdotes and
some telling hits ct social follies' The freshest
feature of the number is group Of three poems,
translated from the French poet Francois Coppee
accompanied with an Introductory note. These
poems are intensely dramatic, and In their way
very notable. One, called "The BenedicHon"
made a great hit in France when 1t was first pub.
lished. 1t describes q thrilling incident In the
Siege saragossa-ois priest who. with fatal bull.
OF In his breast, finished with his dying breath
the benedictiOn which closes the mass, with his
murderers grouped before him. This poem Is
likely to become very popular with American
readers. The editor discusses current topics and
reviews the new books,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-02-19
I8la1 no no Ut DVVIIWIFl
Canton, Ohio, Feb, 18th, 1880.

THREE srDEs,-The Repository Of last Saturday
stirs up the Bier wort case again. and says, I'VE
expected the Democrat to defend Bierwort wheth-
er he was justified in doing what he did or not"
1t strikes us that the pencil driver Of the Rep
should not allow his expectations to get away
with his judgment. We do not propose to defend
police officer or anybody else when we know
they have acted wrongfully, but we do propose to
act justly with all men and not allow personal
feelings or political quacks to dictate how we
shall transcribe current events. The Rep. says,
"And all the sheet under the hill has ia Bier.
wort's story for IT," For the benefit of our "Locap
water works trustee, we would state, most EN-
phstlcally, that officer Beirwort told us nothing
about the affair, and II he Qocal) can read plain
English he will see that our version of the matter
wasreceived from John Leininger, jrwho with sew
ersl Others are willing to make affidavit thereto
II is useless to make mountain Of q mole hill
Just to ill up the paper But we wish II distinctly
understood Tin pure Anglo Saxon vernscular"
that the Rep did not publish the officers story as
told to their reporter for the truth OF which state
ment we have ample proof "Glve the devil hiG
due" &c.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-02-19
p1ANTS FOR SALE.

Kentucky Charles Downing, Green Prolific
Crescent Seeding aud Monarch Of the West Straw
berries, "a per thousand. KIttatnny and Law
ton BlAokberries, 81 per thousand. Mammoth
Cluster, Pniladelphia, BrandyWine and Highland
Hardy Raspberies, 81 per thousand Also, from
the reliable nursery Of stOrrs Harrison, OF
Psinosville. O. Apples to feet high, 10 cents;
a to feet high, 10 cenA Pears TO Z feet high
IS CentS; dwarf pears to feet high 20 cents
sweet Cherries to feet, 26 cents; Sour Cherries
TO feet, % cents. Peaches, is cents. All other
varieties of fruits, shrubery, eyergreens' &c. u
the lowest prices, All arst'c class. Apply to
LEVI STUMP,
1seh,oav Richville, Ohio,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-02-19
NAYARRK.

FIN. Corl will figure as Drum Major and Presi.
dent the drHm CORPS .10. Hs
Frank Weimer, one OF the teachers in the Union
School, has been on the sick list the past week.
Last Saturday appeared to be an exciting day
among large number Of young ladies here.
abouts valentines
K, W. Bowers was appointed agentRnd will sell
the Oliver Chilled PlOW at his place OF business
on Canal street.
One Of the big industries OF the past week was
the storing away OF Ice by various dealers and
grocery men.
We are informed that our enterprising cooper,
Coon" Baltser, has secured the contract TO fur.
nish the barrels for Hardesty Bros FIGURING Mills
and Salt Works, at Dover, o., the contract being
made for one year. The number to be delivered
being large, will be source of employment TO
quite force Of workmen,
Orange Blossoms Married, by the Rev. Father
Verlet in MRsslllon, Feb. 10th, 1880, Mr.. John
Linn former lad OF this village, to Miss Mary
Carlin, Of Massilon We were pleased to notice
the presence OF the young couple in our midst the
past week visiting at the home Of the groom's
parents. They will make their future home In
the above city. With their many friends We will
say success to your venture.
The grand closing ball of the club dance, given
ct the Navarro House. last Tuesday evening, was
in every way a complete success and an enIoya-
BILE affair Mr.. and Mrs. Reed doing their utmost
| to make 1t pleasant for their many guests. For
fsVors done your reporter we would say thanks
At a meeting held at the residence OF Mr.. P. B.
| Welsh, last Wednesday evening, by some of the
| young people, the Home Literary Society was
organized with the following officers: President
viii Cross; Secretary, f. M. Corl; Critic, Sol.
Wiener, The society now numbers fourteen
members OF both sexes. The exercissA consist Of
reading composing, debating and declaiming.
The society will meet once week at the homes
Of the different members.
Dled-At her home three miles west Of this vii
lage Feb 10th, after an Illness Of one week, MIS-,
Weidman, widow Of Samuel WedmRn, in the
| 10th year OF her age. Mrs W. was born In Ian.
caster, Pa, and was one Of the old pioneers, her
residence In this community covering period
| OF fifty years. Her remains were inferred in the
Cross Roads Cemetery, on last Thursday, followed
by a large conoouBe OF relatives and friends.
Rev. p. Smith conducted the funeral obsequies.
Jacob KliCk, residing in the vicinity Of Rich.
vile, and o tenant on the Harsh farm, died there
Thursday morning Oflung fever aged thirty four
years. He was buried In the MAssillon Cemetery
Saturday morning REV. stoner officiating
Rev. Booth, of Canton, occupied the pulpit
Of the o. B. Church, last Sunday evening,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-02-19
TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE.


The following deeds were placed on record last
week:
John Fasnacht and wife to Henry Fasnachk.
twenty-five acres Of land in Lawrence township,
$3.50.
Geo. Liebtag and wife to John zuber, parts Of
out lots f and E in osnaburgh, $500.
Samuel Bowman and wife TO Hiram Bowman,
ATTY acres in Pike toWnship,89,00O.
Christian Kane and wife to Charles Schneider,
lot 1927 in Thompson's list add to Canton, 800.
John Shoot to ImpertuB Martin, 70 acres In Can.
ton tp. S6,OOO
David Hammond to Edward Goldberg, lot 1854
In oity Of Canton, $500.
Adam Lippert to Sarah 8. Richard, lot 2316 In
city Of Canton, Sl55.
Daniel Yant aud wife To Peter K Ysnt, 90 acres
in Pike tp, $500. I'D
William Csssler to David T Machamer, ,6S SS.lOO
acres In Lake tpS60OO.
W W Clark and wife to Louisa Eckhardt, lot
1879 in Thompson's add TO Canton, $3.50.
Jsmes Darr ct ux OF al, to Martha Darr, 80 and
60 100 acres in Canton tp, 5000.
Sylvester W Gibbs to Lewis Sliker, lot 24S1 In
Thompson's Sd add to Canton, $500.
Levi Donot and wife to Michael Wagner, tract
Of fland In Perry tp, &c, 400.
Geo W Trump and wife to B r Boroway lot
60 In HRrtfOrd's out lots to Canton, $780,
Martin Wikidsl ct ux to Julius Whiting, parcel
of land In city of Canton, $3.50.
John W Gibbs aAd wife to Martin Doersam, lot
24l7 in city of Canton, $3.50.
Jacob e and Nancy A Mishler to Jacob Troutner
l6 acres In Canton tp, Sl,6OO
Sheriff Altekruse to John Pontius, 1851 acres In
Plain tp, Sl7,45O.
Mary A and Geo L Abaill to W Stewart, out
lot in Miners add to Alliance, S2,5OO.
Agnes and Christian straun to Alfred Myers
lot in the town Of Wsynesburgh, $3.50.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-02-19
coK40R PLEAS COURT


Judge Meyer, on the bench. y t....u.s4I
great many cases have been brought up dur.
ing the past week, and leave given 10 file
answers, DC. Others have been dismiBsed with.
out record
The following cases have been disposed OF:
Charles O. Snyder VS. Levi Bordner cognoVlt,
Judgment by confession for GlO48O and COSts, In.
terest at 8 per cent from Feb 70, 1880 .
State OF Ohio vs. John sammet, Sheriff returns
venire facias.
Solomon Clay vs. Jonas Braucher, civil action,
to jury, verdict for defendant.
Gotleib Bear VS. Michael MCGrath this cause Is
settled, each party to pay one half the COSTS exc
cution awarded.
Harriet Treim vs. Daniel Braucher, default
judgment for plaintiff for S62427 and costs, in
lerest at per cent. from Jan 10, 1850.
Louisa (, Whitney vs. Frank D. Merrill, this
cause is dismissed by plaintiff at her costs, exc.
oution awarded. a t.Il ~
Michael Collins vs. Alexander Cowan, tried to
court, verdict for plaintiff for s67O9l, with inter
est from the 6rst day OF the term and costs exc.
cution awarded.
Philip Oliger va Phillip sherer It Is therefore
considered by the court that the plaintiff recover
from the defendant said sum OF $3.50, and his
costs herein expended taxed at g; execution
awarded. --
Stephen zurger vs. Sophia Chofin, civil action
sale confirmed and deed ordered, and partial or
der Of distribution. 4,..,....- s
Caleb Steels executors vs. Reese Price ct al, de-
cree for plaintiff for S9OlO7 with six per cent In
terest from January 10, 1880, and order to sell.
.n NEW CASES ENTERED
No 1917, Samuel Reese, admr. of the estate o.
David Reese, deceased, vs. Levi Horst and Leah
Horst, civil action.
No 1919, Richard Lee and William Hoppis Vi
Michael Grimes and Mary Grimes, civil action
No 1920, Elisabeth schuckers VS. Sarah J. How
ard and John J. Howard civil action.
No 1921, Mary A. Cook OF al. vs. George Robin Ell
al, civil action.
No 1902, Michael Ruck vs David Jackson, owl
action.
| FOURTH ASSIGNMENT
The following Is the fourth assignment o.
causes for the week ending February 81;
Thursday, Feb. 1925, 500, 976, sS3, 1855, t6s
Gil, 1909, 11O8.
Friday, Feb. 2O-All other causes for trial In thu
order they stand not otherwise especially as
signed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-02-19

"our youth have more OF grammer and arlth-
Hetic than Of integrity they can speak, perhaps
three languages, but they cannot tell the truth In
any of them they understand electricity and
galvanism and oxygen and hydrogen but they
do not know theawful chemistry Of q lie. In the
place Of the greatest public need, the pnblic edu
cation comes most short The whole fact Of the
school house rests upon the basis that the young
mind can be nodded into beautiful shape, The
susceptibility Of the young mind Is the major
premise of every school building in the land. It
therefore follows that the young mind can
be morally shaped and can have intellect and
heart filed with the continents and islands
Of ofrighteousness as we'll as with those of the two
hemispheres Of land and sea, Prof Suing
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-02-19
BUcHBR, GIBBS &COs.DAY

Wishing to lend helping hand for the Reunion
fund, the enterprising plow manufacturing firm
OF Bucher, Gibbs & Co., assembled their employees
to the number of sixty.two on Wednesday noon.
and escorted them to the dining room at the Loan
and Bazaar where a sumptuous repast twas in
readiness for them, at the firms expense. The
ladies In charge fairly outdId themselves In hos.
pitality and as usual allowed none 10 leave the
table hungry. Upon their return to the work. q
the following resolutions were Unanimously
adopted
Resolved, That we, the undersigned, desire to
publicly return our thanks to the committee of
ladies and gentlemen connected with the Reunion
Loan and Bazaar for the kindness manifested by
them In 30 literally furnishing us such feast OF
pork and beans, roast beef, chicken pie sauer
kraut, cabbage and potatoes, mashed potatoes,
pickles, preserves, mince pie, apple pie, custaId
and numerous other articles.
Res0lVed, That our sincere and heartfelt thanks
are also due to Mesgrs BucheT, Gibbs 4 Wikidel,
our employers, aud Mr. Frank T.. Myers, general
agent, (for cigars) for thus adding to the list OF
their many acts of liberaliTy towards US.
Resolved, That as this ts known as "Buoher,
Gibbs d Cos Day." we attend the Loan and Ba.
zaar this evening In body at o'clock sharp
ResOlved, That copy OF the above resolutions
be furnished the Stark County DEMOCRAT and
Canton Repository for publication.
EMPLoYEs OF BUCHER, GIBBS Co.
Canton, Ohio, Feb, 18th, 1885,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-02-19

ONE PRICE, -Itsseems.that some people hive an
idea that they are obliged TO purchase tickets to
VISIT the Loan exhibition and additional tickets
for the Bazaar, This idea is all wrong, A ticket
to the Loan entities the holder thereof to examine
the vast collection Of antique relics, beautiful
works Of art, geological specimens primitive farm
and household utensils &C., &c., in the Loan hall
and no extra charge is made TO visit the grand
Bazaar and neatly arranged dining hall. Now be
sure to make an early visit and do not fail to
make careful inspection Of every department
You will find the ladies and gentlemen in charge
polite, attentive and accommodating and you
will never regret the mite you have invested for
the National Soldiers and Sailors Reunion,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-02-19
ADJUSTMENTS.

On Saturday evening the 21st inst, Helen Pot.
teTs PleiSdes hold the boards at the Opera House.
The universal expression OI.the press is, that this
is one Of the most refined instructive interesting
aud anusing entertainments now being present
end impeTsOnator OF different characters, In full
costume, Miss Potter stands uRequaled; and to
add to the pleasure Of che evening she will be as
sisted by the celebrated Swedish Lady Vocal
Quartette, whose sweet singing has entranced the
most refined audiences both in this country and
Europe, and Miss Lillian Chandler, the charming
and wonderful violin sololBt Letthere be large
and appreolative audience to greet them, Tickets
can be secured at Geissr's Opera House Drug
Store at the usual rates.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-02-19
RENnYALnP

Joe. Levy Co The well known clOthiers, cor
ner Seventh street and Public Square, viii re-
move their place ofbusiness, on or shout April Ass
10 the old Reed corner opposite the Jail, where
they win open up With an entire new and fresh
stock Of spring Clothing consisting OF men.
yout1s', boys and ehildreps wear fuIl hne OF
cents Furnishing Goods, Hats caps, &c. We
.hAnk the public In general for their liberal pa''
ronaSe in the past and shall try our utmost TO
merit the same in the future. The public can
4 fest assured that they will at all times receive
polite attention and Straightforward and honor
lTT7'' JOE. LEVY & co.