The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-27
COMMENTS ON CANTON.
Bv a Cleveland Eerald ooyr,,nond.n,

By a Cleveland Herald Correspondent.
The following paragraphs have been culled
from letter on Canton, Writted by one Of the
Herald staff and which appeared in recent issue
Of that paper
'Ifyou can induce Cantonian to brsg OF his
adopted city, he will nrst allude to its extensive
manufacturing interests. Prominent among these
are the agricultural works Of @. Aultmah & Co.,
which cover several acres, and give employment
to six hundred meB the Dlebold Safe manulac-
tory, Spring works, Steel works, Malleable Iron
Worker ETC.. which altogether give employment TO
as many more WOrkmen The Stark County Dem.
ocrat is well known throughout this section ofthe
country. Mr.. A. MtGregor, IFS editor. is a veteran
In the ranks. Forty-ilve years ago. with his
father, he had charge OF the old Canton Academy.
few years later, when his father purchased the
Democrat, the present editor learned to set type
and all branches Of the art Of printing. He is a
scotchman by birth, with marked taste for lit.
erature, and the columns Of his paper sparkle
with originality, He is the poet laureste OF edit
ors, an unfinching Democrat, and the paper does
not belle Its name. II you see fine span
Rrays decorated with fancy bells and plumes, and
drawing handsome sleigh, you may bet your
asst nickel that Mr.. A. B. ProRl or some member
ofhis family are passing. A colOred Coaohman
always handles the ribbons. Mr.. Proal Is the
most-tslked Of man In the city. He Is a hand
some fellow Of perhaps thirty.two; always well
dressed, which heightens his appearance. AS
Secretary and Treasurer Of the Connotton Valley
Railway, he is, as friend informed me, the per
sonihcatiOn Of the push and energy shown by
that nOm 10 10 ~ hgo Nyd
lives In fine style on Cleveland avenue. =
One OF the most popular Democratic politicians
is Sheriff denIy Altekruse. He was formerly a
grocer In Matsllon. Afrer serving as Coroner. he
was elected Sheriff Never firing in doing what
he can to favor any who come in his way every.
one In the county knows him and has q good
word for him, He is certain to be renOminated
when his present term expires, and only strong
man on the other side will stand any show
against him. l attended the regular weekly
meeting Of the City Council. The manner in
which business passed OFF was in marked contrast
with our SOlOns of Cleveland. There Wts little
talk, but a genera! disposition to consider all
things we'll and then take action. President
Shields, the ex Mayor, handles the gaVel with the
manner of an old hand at II. He is a member Of
the we'll known law Arm of Messrs Baldwin q
Shields A large number Of bills were for relief
to poor people. A committee Of the Council takes
this matter In hand and dlspeDses charity where.
ever 1t is needed among the residents.
Canton will witness many improvements In com.
ing months. The Connotton Valley depot, q fine
structure costing S35,0OO is rapidly approaching
completion system Of sewerage will be con-
structed 80 as to drain the entire town. The
water works facilities havs been increased by the
addition OF pump capable Of 100000 gallons
daily, and costing $4,000. and soon improve nents
10 the extent Of $4,000 will also be made With
It's increasing railroad facilities the city is bound
to grow, and by the lapse OF another decade its
population Of l4,OOO will have nearly doubled.
G.H.W.