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The Goldsboro star. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1881-18??, 1881-10-01
Katie Mulkerns.

Katie Mulkerns, Of whose life-saving
deeds the Courier Journal treated -ssv-
eral days ago, ought to have o medal
or, better still, she ought to have q SUBJ
stantial testimonial from those who ap-
preciate her courage and modesty. The
feats of this young Grace Darling have
not been accomplished with boat and
oar and on stormy nights about wrecks,
but in their way they are Just as worthy
Of reward and of recognition as any
others. Her efforts have saved the lives
OF children, who would otherwise have
been at the bottom of the river. A re-
porter of the Courier-J Journal went down
to learn something about the heroine of
the river front.
4 With John Tully, the Falls hero, as
guide, the reporter was led to two
story brick tenement, setting back from
Fifth street, near the river. This was
the home Of the heroine She was
found in the kitchen, and very gra-
ciously submitted to an interview from
the reporter. She is very modest in
speaking Of her heroic acts, and indeed
did not seem to think she had ,loue any
thing out of the usual routine Of her
duty. She smiled, however, when the
reporter spoke of medal, and thought
it would be very nice to have one. She
is about fifteen years Ct age, with neat
little figure not above the ordinary
height Of one Of her years. She is mod
est in her demeanor and ret. mia
sweet face, with regular f. 1l!N Nnd
large large black .l eyes, Is dueqA pus asssaStYS
which YOU add ~. ~ .,,usos@
Darling o. Tie iayr Sc ano'
The period Of h,
only space Of TIN
that time she has
eight little boys arl girl
fallen into the river. Within A-~"eek
she rescued two. Last Friday evening
little girl fell off pole into the river,
and she waded in and pulled her ashore.
Saturday afternoon little boy wac
standing on barge catching at drift
wood, when he fell in. Katie heard
his screams, and, rushing to the place,
caught him by the hair as he bobbed up
through the drift. Summer before last
she saved three lives and last summer
three more.
Brave little Katie has the picture of
Grace Darling and had heard of her
deeds Of bravery, but in saving the lives
of the children she never thought she
was emulating the deeds of the heroine.
She has not yet acquired the art of
swimming, and when asked if she could
row boat, blushingly replied that she
could with one oar. Katie should have
a medal.
The Goldsboro star. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1881-18??, 1881-10-01

At the recent college examinations
the girls We're found superi,r to III,
boys. We always maintained that the
boys were after the girls.
The Goldsboro star. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1881-18??, 1881-10-01

Don't cook chickens in brass kettle
unless you want to get poisoned. That's
what they did in Decatur, Ga, and
thirty-fve people came near dying.
The Goldsboro star. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1881-18??, 1881-10-01

It was the opinion of the astronomer
Kepler that the celestial spaces were as
full Of comets as the sea is of fishes. /,
The Goldsboro star. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1881-18??, 1881-10-01

The latest 4ovelty in canned goods
is "Ff1gs," IL is thought they will leap
into favor.
The Goldsboro star. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1881-18??, 1881-10-01

To little girl whose mother is deaf !:
Auntie.--"Why, Edith just look at
your apron, it is all torn and dirty
what will mamma say?"
Niece.-"Oh, she won't know the
difference she's terribly DEAF"
The Goldsboro star. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1881-18??, 1881-10-01
Entered at the Posto67ce at Goldsboro, ~ G.,
as SecOnd-cldss Matter.
All Communications on business should be
addressed to Gro. T. WAssoM, Editor and Pro-
prietor, Goldsboro, N. O.
CHILDREN'S SMART SAYINGS.

"What will you do when I am dead ~
asked mother fondly to her little girl.
"Eat up all the sugar." was the
reply.
The Goldsboro star. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1881-18??, 1881-10-01

When one Of the older children of
my friend was saying her evening
prayer, and said "Give us this day our
daily Bread" her little four-year-old
sister whispered in her cor, "Say butter,
too, Taty."
The Goldsboro star. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1881-18??, 1881-10-01

The cord and the tassel gains slowly
on the ribbon bow as trimming.
The Goldsboro star. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1881-18??, 1881-10-01

"Eat up all the sugar." was the
reply.
To little girl whose mother is deaf !:
Auntie.--"Why, Edith just look at
your apron, it is all torn and dirty
what will mamma say?"
Niece,-"Oh, she won't know the
difference she's terribly deaf"
When one Of the older children of
my friend was saying her evening
prayer, and said "Give us this day our
daily bread" her little four-year-old
sister whispered in her ear, "Say butter,
too, Taty."
Small boy in Sunday school, the class
having been instructed in regard to
cleanliness
Teacher.-"How should we keep the
Sabbath-day?"
"Ulean!" said little seven-year old,
thereby preaching whole sermon.
A youngster once said, Mamma,
what did you marry father for? Why
didn't you wait till got to be man
and marry me?"
Said little child: "Mamma. I wish
I was dead, so could see the bones in
my body"
Teacher.-"Why did Eve eat the
appleY
Child.."To make her fat"
"Mabel, I think it is about time
began to brush your sSseth," said a
mother to her three-y ear-old, whose sole
previous experience had been limited to
a hair-brush, and was almost thunder
struck at hearing the following inter-
rogatory comment on her intention !:
els there any hair on them"
My little boy, aged four years, look
ing at the bay one day, said mamma,
where does the water come fromp" I
answered, "From the ocean," "Well,
and where does the ocean come from ?"
Not wishing to enter into minute expla-
nations, I answered, "God made the
ocean," After thoughtful pause, he
said, "Well, who turned the faucet ?"
Seeing very red-faced gentleman, a
little girl said "Would Mr.. s. blush if
| pnt on my stockings before him ?"
Receiving an affirmative answer. she
said: "How can you tell? he's red
now"
Charlie and little brothers were seated
around Thanksgiving dinner, and in
the course of the meal began to quarrel
about who should have the wish-bone
Of the turkey.
Charlie. II want the wish bone, NAM
ma!
Mamma.-Never mind, Charlie, let
the little ones have it this time; you
can have the next one.
Charlie (sullenly).-I don't care, I'm
going to have mammals wish-bone when
she dies.
The Goldsboro star. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1881-18??, 1881-10-01

Small boy in Sunday school, the class
having been instructed in regard to
cleanliness
Teacher.-"How should we keep the
Sabbath-day?"
"Ulean!" said little seven-year old,
thereby preaching whole sermon.
The Goldsboro star. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1881-18??, 1881-10-01

A youngster once said, "Mamma,
what did you marry father for? Why
didn't you wait till I got to be man
and marry me?"
The Goldsboro star. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1881-18??, 1881-10-01

Teacher.-"Why did Eve eat tn
appleY
Child.-"To make her fat"
The Goldsboro star. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1881-18??, 1881-10-01

Said little child: mamma. wish
I was dead, so could see the bones in
my body"
The Goldsboro star. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1881-18??, 1881-10-01

Seeing very red-faced gentleman, q
little girl said: "Would Mr.. s. blush if
pnt on my stockings before him ?"
Receiving an affirmative answer. she
said: GLOW can you tell? he's red
now"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-01

Fire C7isf PierOs Report Upon The Condition and
Needs Of lhe Different Companies,
To ae Honorable CITY Council Of Canton:
The following Is q statement in my opinion Of
the condition and needs Of the Fire Department
Of Canton:
The Steamer which has been In service up.
wards Of fifteen years, is In need Of some repairs,
such as having the boiler and gauges tested, new
valves for the pumps and some smaller repairs
which will require It's being out Of service for
short time. There are In the Department FIVE
Hose Companies VIZ, 3,6, 6, 7 sndS which are
equipped as follows: No has reel almost new
and 900 feet Of hose. 200 feet Of which are good.
The balance cannot be depended upon for severe
duty. NO run In connection with the Steamer
company, has good reel and 1000 feet Of relia.
BILE hose. No has 900 feet Of hose and reel
which l think will answer their purpose for
tome time to come, but which cannot be depend
ed upon for hard service. No z has 500 II, Of new
hose but their reel s totally unit for service and
they should be supplied with new one No has
an almost new reel and 500 feet Of new hose; also
an old reel and 600 feet Of old hose to be used Os
reserve There Is also 800 Il. Of hose kept at the
OeubIhA hublu0 hOupo AOH buAt Vi AuoCANGl Dub VII
which little dependence can be placed.
There 10 one Hook and Ladder truck belonging
to the Department which Il IN fair condition, but
the place In which 1t 10 kept Ia In bad shape and
should be repaired. In connection with the De.
partment there is company Of Fire Police which
is an ornamental as well 90 useful appendsge to
the service and whose equipments are In good
condition. The seI eral hoe houses need paint
ing, none OF them having been repainted since
they were built, some eleven years ago. They
also need some minor repairs all Of which should
be attended to Immediately, Any suggestions
about the condition Of he Central Engine House
would In my opinion be superAuous, OF the three
horses owned by the Department. one will shortly
have to be replaced by ayounger animal. would
suggest that suitable one be purchased and the
old horse kept to be used In case Of accident or
sickness. / would also recommend that your
honorable body provide q reliable Fire Alarm
system as the present haphazard way Of locating
a FIRE 10 very unsatisfactory. All Of which is re
spectfully submitted.
EDWARD PIERo, Chief.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-01
PERSONALS,

Mr Thomas Keefer OF Bostlck & KseEer. left
Monday afternoon for an eastern trip.
Mr. H. G. Ellison Of the City National Bank, rec
turned Sunday from three weeks trip up the
lakes.
Mr., W. K, Miller returned recently from trip
to Louisiana in the interests Of the Peerless
Reaper Company. The Peerless machine Is exc,
tenSively used In that country as rice cutter.
General Passenger and Freight Agent Of the
Connotton W. h. Lansing, left for the east satur-,
day on business.
Harvey Laughlin, ESq'r, Of Alliance Democ rat.
c candidate for Prosecuting Attorney was i'm the
city Wednesday.
Our old friend, Squire schmachtenberger Of
Minerva, made US pleasant call Monday.
Mr., John R. Davis, who conducted a normal
school at Brecksvllle Is now teaching In Union-
town, Stark county, o,
John Aul OF Wheeling has bought the clean =
Ing and dyeing establishment Of ] jhu f. Pete r,
and will continue the business at the same plRc o.
AdSslLOn american.
Mr.. Peter has accepted the general agency Of Q
Mansfield, Ohio, Insurance Company, with head.
quarters In Canton.
Miss Esther Bowerloe has been visiting friends
in Ravenns and Akron for several weeks past.
Prof. L. A. Clewell has returned from Kalama .
200, Mich, and will locate here again.
Councilman slentz has been absent from his
post at the Council sessions, for two weeks past,
owing to his being Ill.
Mr.. Thomas G. Prince, Cadet from this dist riot
at the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis,
Maryland, is home in this city, spending his an.
nual vacation.
Mr.. Fred Leid, formerly OF the Valley Rail.
way office in Cleveland, has been appointed
ticket agent for the same company in this city,
He succeeds Mr.. A. L. shafer, resigned.
Miss Libbie Krause WAS rendered pleasant
surprise at her home on East TuscarswRs street,
Monday evening. It was her birthday and a
large number Of friends called in quite unex'
pected and spent pleasant evening in various
social amusements.
Mr.. WhItcomb Ballard and wife, Of South
Market street, left Monday for Columbus, Ohio
withia horse and buggy. This isratherR long drive
but as the roads between here and Columbus,
barring the dust, are in good co ldition, the trip
isquite pleasant one,
Mr A, L. shater for some time past the cour
teous and obligng ticket agent for the Valley Ry
in this city, has resigned his position. Mr.. Sha-
fer leaves to enter the service Of the Union Ex.
press Company, whose agent he will be at Mead
ville Pa During Mr.. shaier's stay in Canton he
has won many friends, who, although they are
10th to see him go, wish for him full measure
Of success In his new place,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-01
GOVERNOR FOSTER IN CANTON.

Governor Foster arrived in Canton on the 1917
COnnotton train last Friday having come from
youngstown. He was received by Major McKin
ley, whose guest he Wss, In the afternoon he
met with the County Central Committee in Mon
itOr Hall,and after the meeting, in company with
Messls Major Mckinley, George E. Baldwin
Esqr, and Clark TonneT, he visited Meyer 'sLAke.
In the evening he was serenaded by the Grand
Army Band and responded In a hiieen-minute
speech His remarks were about the State insti.
tutOns and the general prosperity Of the United
States, in general, and Ohio In particular. He
originally intended to deliver long political sd.
dress, but on account of the precarious condi-
ton Of the President he confined his remarks to
the subjects given above. After concluding his
remarks he mingled with the crowd and did the
usual amount Of political hGndshskiDg. He ably
sustained his reputation Of being q good
mixer" even going 30 far as TO kiss the little and
hug the big girls Governor Fosters visit to Can.
ton was quite unexpected, and until the evening
before his arrival was only known to a select
few. Coming, as he did. close upon the heels OF
Mr.. BoOkWalter, 1t looked as II he was Just IT.
tie bit scared aud came here to look after his
fences.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-01

WAYNESBURG- The engineers Of the proposed
N. Y, P. b g. railroad have now their beadquar.
ters at the Morledge House, and are busy at work
locating the line Of that road down the Sandy
Valley. The work Of securing the right Of way
ia progressing as rapidly as could be expected.
and the people are subscribing literally to the
Material Aid" required by the Company, al.
though there are few persons who are perfectly
willing to let somebody else do the work while
they set BY and reap the reward.,,,,,n our fellow
toWnSmaD, Mr. Lewis Scott, never before found
his proper sphere, he has found It now and 10
proving senefactor to the neghborhOOd by the
active interest he ia taking In the numerous
schemes that are on foot for the public good. II
ia 10 be hoped that his efforts and labor may meet
fitting reward ....0u 0ur Afable railroad agent, Mr.
Abel RhoAds oOntemplates an extended trip
west TO visit relatives this fall, ttt
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-01
GERMAN PIONEER PIoNTC.

The annual picnic Of the German Pioneer 3d.
Clety of Stark county will be held Thursday
Sept s, at KlopfenStein's Garden (KnobloCh'l
GrOve) Just west Of Canton.
In the morning the Canton City Band will give
concert from the Band stand. and at 9 q. m.
march to the picnic grounds. During the day
the Band will alternate with the Concordia soci.
ETY. In furnishing music. The large dancing
platform will be under the direction Of Professor
Weiss's Orchestra. Addresses will be delivered
by prominent German and English speakers
All the old residents Of the county, both German
and English, are cordially invited to attend and
participate in the festivities Of the day. Refresh
ments will be served on the grounds, and nc
pains will be spared to make the occasion one Of
interest and recreation. Admission to the
grounds, 25 cents; dancing free.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-01

o. 8. COURT JURoBs.-From the list Of jurors
drawn to serve at the october term OF the United
State. District Court for the Northern District Of
Ohio we CLEAN the following names Of jurors liv.
ing hereSbous; Grand Jurors-Henry @. JeD
ninGs, Freedom statioa Portage county; Thomas
Marshall, Mount Eaton, Wayne county orin Sic.
vens, Palmyra, Portage county; David Murray
Massillon. Petit Jurors-Wm P Martin, Paris
Stark county; Constant H. Chapman, Brimheld
Portage county; James Willis, Canton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-01

A KISSING FRoLIC.-After his serenSde Friday
night, Governor Foster had what the boys term
"plcnlc." Several little girls were introduced
to him and he kissed them In q fatherly manner.
The big girls saw this and Aooked up TO the Gov.
ernor in q swarm Of thirty or forty. There were
young girls, old girls, good looking girls, homely
Vrls girls with red hair, girls Of uncertain age,
gddy girls sedate girls, girls with false teeth fat
girls, lean girls, and some were old maids, who
pretended to be girls. The Governor tackled the
crowd irrespective Of age, color, or condition and
the amount Of osculation which occurred there
within the next fifteen minutes, caused the
young men to grow faint and gasp "0h wish
was Governor" Old maids, whose shTiVeled
forms never rested on q manly bosom, threw
themselves into the Governors arms and let him
suck their virgin lips and SCrApe his bIlstly
beard across their faces. The girls said they
liked 1t, and the Governor remarked that these
Canton girls are the most accommodating crowd
l ever struck" Not considering the sore lips we
wonder what Mrs. Foster will say when she
hears Of her Charley'S little frolio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-01

sURPRDE-on Tuesday evening last, the resi-.
dence Of MI. Conrad DeckmGn ("Tom") on West
TuScArGwSS street, WAS we'll filed with brother
moulderS and their wives and relatives and
friends. "Tom" was taken unawGTes, but as US.
ual, made up his floor for a dance as soon az
possible. The worst TANNER" that Uncle Tom
Tom" got, was when his honor, Mayor Piero,
on behalf Of Mr.. Deckmsn's brother moulders
and friends, presented him with an ebony, gold
headed cane. "Tom" acknowledged that his
sand" had run out,but upon this, his 5O.h birth.
day, he would show his friends that he would
never lose "aSsk" and that to the core he
would always have heartfelt fellow feeling for
his old friends, The City Band gave him fine
serenade and the italian Orchestra furnished
music for the dance, May uncle Tom" live an.
other half century.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-01

A correspondent Of the Akron Beacon writes al
follows: th.
There iB no resort as convenient to AkroniAnS
"a Meyers Lake, near Canton, reached by Valley
Railway A vacation Of week or two at this
beautiful place will result in unlimited phySical
benefit, without the exOrbitant rates so prevalent
at such resorts Charles sliker, Esq, iS the man
AgeE OF the house and grounds, and is the right
man In the right place. Mr. A A Arnold, former.
ly Of Akron, SupeIintendS the amusement de.
partment. With an excellent table, comfortable
rooms, splendid fishing and other amuSementS,
there 10 hardly anything else to ask for in the line
Of downright eDj lyment
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-01

Friday afternoon, while Mr., George Wolf, the
sentinel, was Oiling the gearing Of the firm alarm
he accidentally set 1t in motion, and few min
utes after three hose companies were on the
public square and the remainder were skirmiah.
log In the suburbs locking for the blaze, 1t took
half an hour to convince the boys that 1t was q
false alarm, but as turning out means 40 cents a
piece for the hremen, they had no fault to find
and started back with their machines.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-01

NEW COAL YARD.-Mr Adam ". Oberlin, Of
Plain township, has purchased portion OF the
old Gibbs property, alongside the Connotton rail
road, between Third and Fourth streets and will
locate thereon new coal yard. A track will be
run from the COnnotton to the yard and Mr.
oberlin will have excellent facilities for the re
Ceiving and retailing Of coal. His yard will be
centrally located, easy Of access, and we beSpeak
for him success. The growing interests Of Can.
ton cause the consumption Of large quantities Of
the dusky diamonds, and Mr.. oberlin will and a
ready market here for his coal.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-01

sHoRrs-Doeg EAthsr Time travel BY rAll' No,
bicycles Of course.
A plCk-chewer gallery may be seen At almost any
Of our hotels:
One bad habits nun.
or what use Is waist that wont be squeezed.
The fellow who blows the lOudest in a country
store Is the mlldest, gentlest zephyr at homo
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-01

FAIR PAPER,-MeSsrs. DAnEiger 81 Fielding, Of
this city, will Issue September 2s % and 80, the
three last days Of the Stark County Fair, Ave
column folio paper called "The Daily Fair Jour
ndl." twill contain each day the programme Of
races, awarding Of prizes, &C., in addition TO q
complete review Of the Fair Of the previous day.
One thousand copies will be issued daily for free
distribution in the city and on the grounds. A
limited number OF advertisements will be re-.
C,ivsd. The above named gentlemen win call
upon the business men Of Canton during the next
few weeks to solicit their advertisements. AdVer-
tising during Fair time pays ten fold,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-01

LIVE STOCK srATISTIos.-The following live
stock statistics Of Ohio for 1880 and 1881 are taken
from the returns OF the different county auditors:
Horses-lssO, 7lS 658; 1881, 7O7,025,
CAttle-lSsO, 1924 2s6; 1881, 1,5SS.462.
Mules-1SsO. 25,S2l; 1881, %,O7O.
sheep-1tS0, a, ,596. .462; 1881, 492o.lr,
HOgS-lSSO, 1874 .sOs; 1881, 1,795,TO.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-01
oRGE H SNYDER.
Plaipwell. Mich. August %.

A. AcGregor Dear Sir: Enclosed find one dol
lar. Please give me credit for that amount We
are having very dry weather here. Crops ore
suffering very much from drought. We still en-.
JOY our Michigan home. We have tine country
here and very rood society, yet 1t would
console US very much to see our friends
and scqusintances again. Close by sending our
best wishes to all. Respectfully yours,
HENRY ]. BLACK
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-01

Agood sized audience listened to the lecture Of
Prof. B Reese on "The Nation and It's Congress-
which was delivered from the band stand satur.
day evening. The Professor had Just reached the
most interesting part Of his lecture and was cap
ping the climax Of fine orotorical effort, when
some ca,tlF wretch turned off the gas and the
Professor had to hunt his hat and crepe his way
out OF the darkness to the street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-01

NEW REsTAURANT-Mr. John Cunningham
opens to day new restaurant and saloon in the
Chofin building, No. 50 East TuscaraWas street.
He has fitted up his place with a complete
stock Of Ane wines, liquors. ales beer and
cigars. All kinds Of cold lunches are Kept on
hand. At his new place Johnny" will be pleas
ed to zee all his old friends a. well as any new
ones, for all Of whom he will try to make II
,,IaoaonH
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-01

About $50 o'clock Tuesday evening, q freight
car belonging to train on the ConnOtton, Jump
cd the track just north Of Fifth street and broke
of the Iron column connected with the water
works, from which the engines get their supply
OF water Superintendent Mckinney could not
be found and Mesrrs. George Wolf and All slus.
ser were called and turned of the water, but not
until lots in that nelghborhOod were we'll del.
uged.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-01

THE DRoUTH.-The continuous dry weather for
the past few weeks will reduce the corn crop at
least One.fourth in Stark county. The pasture Is
being burnt up, and bran has jumped from S12 to
S1s per ton. Oats and other feed have also risen
In price. This raise in the price Of feed has
caused fall In the price OF cattle, and the latter
are now selling at lower price than at any
time this lummer.