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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08
STARK COUNTY FAIR.

The spaces In Floral Hall are nearly all assign.
ed. The Superintendent, MT Josiah CorrelI, 10
ready to assign what space 10 left tn those who
may desire to make display. The promise offs
grand show in the Hall 10 most excellent The
Board have placed the track In excellent condi.
hon at great expense. They also have erected
neat and tasty ticket otice at the Connotton Val.
ley entrance. Inquiries from abroad for pre-.
MUM lists and information In regard to the Fair
are more numerous than any previous year. The
display Of machinery and agricultural imple-
mens will no doubt be good, thus afFording an
excellent opportunity for farmers and others to
examine into the merits Of the different
machines in shorter space Of time than other
wise could be done. Attention Ia called to the
fact that the dry weather has had an injurious
effect upon all vegetables, and that special efforts
should be made by all to make as good display
In this line as possible. The management are
working hard to make the coming Fair 4 success,
Without the hearty co operation Of all the good
people Of Stark county they can not hope to sue
coed. That the Fair should serve as an adver
tisement Of the public spirit, enterprise and good
qualities Of the county is evident, as many pee.
pie from abroad will visit the Fair and form
their opinions accordingly. Then let US be up
and doing Kind reader, will you assist to make
1t a successH
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08
The REGATTA


| OF The Eclipse Boat Club at Meyers Lake Las
Thursday The Prizes and Winners.
On account Of the threatening aspect OF the
weather the attendance at the sixth annual 10.
gatta OF the Eclipse Boat Club at Myers Lake
was not 30 we'll attended as in former years, The
crowd numbered about Ave hundred a fair share
Of whom was ladies'. Music was furnished by
the Grand Army Band, Shortly after 8 O'Clock
the races were called as follows:
Junior Single sCulls; entries Paul D Ryder,
Charles Hartzell N H Chance and George B
Frease. Frease won easily in 1856 with Ryder q
good second. Chance withdrew before the first
quarter mile and Hartz Il upset and furnished
fun for the audience Prize, gold medal.
Trial heat Senior Single sculls; entries, VIII G
Hipp and Frank Meyer. Meyer won In 1927.
No entries were made in the ski6 race.
Double sCulls entries, |, N H Chance,
bow, Frank @ Meyer, stroke; 2, Charles HaIlzell,
bow, Paul Ryder, stroke; 8. George B Frease,
bow, Ed Biechele, stroke. Biechele and Frease
won in 7:55, Meyer and Chance second, Ryder
and Hartzell third. Prize, two silver medals.
Swimming race, go yards; entries, George
Frease, N H Chance, E e Ball, W L sturm,
Paul Ryder, VIII Il CLARK. Won by Frease
Prize, silver cup.
Final heat, Senior Single sculls; Ed A Blechele
Frank Meyer and Geo B Frease. Wen by Mey.
er with Frease second. Prize, gold medal and
Eclipse Challenge cup,
Tub Race; entries, Will Hlpp, Frank
@ Meyer, Charles Hartzell, Ed A BIechele, WE
sturm, E Ball, George Frease Paul D Rider
and E Baldwin. Won by Fresse Prize, Sil-
yer medal
The weather was cool and favorable to boat
racing. The programme was carried out to the
letter, Mr.. NJ Campbell acted as umpire.
In the evening the club gave a reception and
dance at Lake Park Hotel, which was well at.
tended, During the evening Mayor PlerO pre-.
sented the prizes to the different winners with
appropriate remarks.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08
LATE N EWs.

At Thornton station, on the Baltimore & Ohio
rail road Tuesday afternoon. the Chicago express
collided with the Cumberland accommodation
OF the passengers twelve were seriously hurt and
one, yonng lady, died shortly after tbs accident.
Escaping steam burned quite a number,
St Louis Sept The packing house Of the Lake
Superior Powder Company exploded at o'clock
this morning. Eleven men were blown to atoms,
and small pieces Of their bodies we're found In all
directions. Nothing Of the building is lost, and
nobody Is left to tell the cause Of the accident.
Kent, o, Sept The Kent Alpaca Mills resum.
ed operation today, having been shut down for
some ave or six weeks on account Of a broken
shaft to the large water wheel The rumor that
the proprietors are going to move the works to
Philadelphia, was entirely unfounded.
Herman Helden west Of St Louis, went to NIL.
Wsukee, last week and shot his mother, fatally 1t
il supposed, and her psramour Paul KimmeE
killing the latter instantly. YOHng Helden la but
II. Mrs Helden was the mother Of four children
by her husband Helden. The young man gave
himself up.
New Philadelphia, Sept 5-Dennis Sheridan
and John Kulver, two miners from Pike Run,
were arrested and allied here yesterday, charged
with making an attempt on the life Of Orlando
Page, Page It seems went back to the mines TO
work, contrary to the wishes Of the prisoners who
held out for the advance In wages They met
him out late at night, and made the assault
They will be held to answer at the next term CT
Court.
The Coroner's Jury In the Jenny CrAmer case
returned q verdict that the young woman came
to her death by violence and poison At the hands
Of James Malley, jr, and that Walter Malley and
Blanche Douglass were morally responhible" for
the murder. Still the mystery Is not cleared up
While the evidence Is not strong enough to send
the accused to Court for trial, CorOnerS inquest
ia rarely regarded as conclusive. The run" OF
the CrameE mystery has not yet been made.
CIR Humphreys went down into well at Sid.
ney, Saturday, and was sufIOcated by the foul air
Body not recovered for two hours.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08
LADIES OF THE WHITE HOUSE

much needed volume on the wives Of the Presi-
dents has been written by Mrs Laura Holloway
OF the Brooklyn Eagle, and is published by FoRsHEE
q MoNAKIN, Cincinnati o. The public will rejoice
TO have at this time publication bearing directly on
the subject Of most interest Just now, the Presidents
OF the United States and the history Of their domes
tic lives.
We should think this a work which ladies partlcu-
larly would desire to acQuRlnt themselves with
since 1t is on subject always interesting to them
The work Is indispensable to all who would have q
correct knowledge Of the different administrations,
from Washington to Garfield. The sketches and
portraits Of Mrs Hayes and Mrs Garfield are alone
worth the price Of the book
1t Is large octave volume Of $50 pages presented
in fine style by the publishers and is sold only by
subscription,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08

The 87th birthday Of George Herman who re-
sides near the Fair grounds, was celebrated In
royal style on Wednesday evening, the Slst Of
August. A very large Lumber Of friends, neigh
bOrS and relatives assembled at an early hour
and took George completely by surprise. His
wife and family however, were equal to the stu.
alton, and at shout 10 o'clock six tables were
bountifully supplied and the merry guests done
ample justice to the delicacies spread before
them. After George had recovered from his sur.
prise, he greeted his friends heartily, he recev.
ed many appropriate and valuable presents and
the heartfelt wishes for long life from all pres.
ent After enjoying dance until the midnight
hour, the party quietly dispersed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08
LOOKING THROUGH A TELESCOPE.

Large crowds were observed last week gathered
around Telescope man at the corner ofEghth and
Market Streets. Our reporter stopped to ascertain
the cause Of so much excitement, paid his ive cents
for a look and discovered across the face ofthe
at which the scope" was pointed "Best thing for q
Cold-.Dr Bull's Cough Syrup" He Just concluded
that DIR Bull was q high old advertiser, and that
Bulls Cough Syrup was the best thing out. Some
one had stuck a strip with those words across the
end Of the glass; philadelphia, Pa. TrGveLer.)
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08
OANTONS COUNCIL.
Street LaborerS ASK for an Increase Of POy Connot
ton Right Of Wdg Ordinance Passed

Street LGborers Ask for an Increase of PJy C0nnot
ton Right of Way Ordinance Passed
Monday Evening, Sept. g.
City Council met Monday evening pursuant to
adjournment All present except Poyser and
Stevenson. Minutes Of last meeting read and
approved.
| COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR.
Mayor Piero reported $50 OF Anes, s37 OF llcen.
ses and IS Of poundsge received during August.
Referred to COMMITTEES on City oficels.
PETITIONS.
Thirteen laborers on the streets asked for an
increase in wages from 81 so to 81 rs per day.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr.. B. Folsom asked permission to have hay
wagons drive on the sidewalk at his stable, cor.
ner Cherry and Fifth streets, while unloading
hay Referred to Committee on Sidewalks.
Mr., P Fawcett, In behalf Of Mr.. skelton, pro.
tested against the ConnOtton road, crossing South
Market street as at present surveyed, because 1t
Injuries Mr.. Skeletons property by causing a
change In the grade in front Of his premises.
Tabled.
Mr.. sherrlck submitted q resolution 10 issue
$4,000 worth Of bonds to repleuish the police
fund and meet the payment Of old bonds falling
due. Carried.
REPORTS.
Committee on Streets and Alleys recommended
that Mr., Adam OIL erlln be allowed to lay side
track over Third street, provided when 1t is
completed that 1t satisfactory to the Committee
Adopted.
Same Committee recommended the improve
ment and drainage Of High street. and that the
Street Commissioner be instructed to do the
work, Adopted.
Same Committee recommended the accept.
anCe Of Dannemiller's addition to the city:
Adopted.
Committee IN City Oficers reported Mayor
Pero's report for July correct Adopted
READING OF oRDINANcEs.
On motion the reading OF all ordinances, ex,
cept the Connotton right OF way and the refund
ing ordinances, was deferred.
An ordinance authorizing the issue Of $4,000
worth Of city bonds to provide means for the
payment Of bonds now falling due was read
twice.
An ordinance to issue $1,000 worth OF bond
with which to replenish the police fund was
read the first time
On motion Of seniz the Connotton right of
way ordinance was taken from the table. Mr..
VIM. F. Ellis chief engineer OF the road, stated
that they proposed to make the proper approach.
es to the road on the various streets at the same
time the road was constructed. The ordinance
passed with unanimous vote.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
WeIghmaster Wolf reported 27O loads OF hay,
coal, &C., weighed upon the city scales during
the month OF August. Report accepted and
money ordered paid into the treasury. MessrB,
Il, s. Belde u and H. 8. Martin were elected a
Committee to examine the books OF the Water
Works Trustees.
City Civil Engint er was instructed to set grade
stakes on West Ninth street west OF High street.
general interchange Of opinion occurred re.
garding the Issuing Of orders in payment Of con.
tracts bill, 60, but no action was taken toward
paying shertzer & Hay ymsker SCO according to
agreement, which matter was brought up.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08

MOONLIGHT EXCURSION. The Concordia Sing
ing Society will give moonlight excursion over
the ConnOtton to Congress Lake on Tuesday eve.
ming, Sept 49, Music for dancing will be fuIn.
ished in ,he pavilion and the evening will be
spent in singing, dancing boating and other dl.
versions The name "Concordia" insures the
success Of the excursion, as every one is aware Of
the pleasant parties given by this club. All the
members are invited to be present with their
ladies. Fare for the round trip so cents
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08
BASEBALL.

The QuGdS Of The Democrat Defeat The SIugS ofth
Repository By a Score Of "a to %,
The muchlooked for game between the Quads
OF the DEMOCRAT office and the slugs Of the Re.
pOsiiOry ONCE, occurred Monday morning. The
game was called at Sl5 O'Clock on the South Can.
ton grounds, and for the mex. three hours the ty'
pos, pressmen and staff men Of the two papers
worked up an old-fashioned score In Ave long
innings. The game was played strictly accord
ing to the rules" ana those composing" tie
clubs "proved" themselves "aive" when dds
tributed" in the field. A fair audience was pres.
ent, and the game was the source Of much merrl-
ment. The SCORE:
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08

NEW PAINT sHoP.-Mr, A. L. Bush has opened
new paint shop with his office at the Novelty
Iron Works on Liberty street. He announces
that he Is prepared to do all kinds Of house and
sign painting on ShOIt notice and In good style
None but the best quality Of pure paints are used
by him,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08

THE soHooLs-0pened Monday with an at.
tendance OF about 24OO. This Is about two hun.
dred more than last year, and will be increased
probably two hundred more after the hot spell.
On account OF the heat morning sessions only are
held. This arrangement will continue until 1t
becomes cooler. In some Of the looms the tenn.
peraturo during the week has been ss high as 9S
and 80 degrees.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08
FnR THIRTY YEARS.

For thirty years Wistar's Balssm Of Wild Cher
~ has been kept for sale by druggists generally,
and in all that time there has not been single
complaint made, but on the contrary the drug
glEts and the people acknowledge 1t to be the best
remedy for the cure Of Coughs, Colds, Consump-
ion. Bronchitis, Asthma, and all Lung Dis
eases II
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08

NEATLY sAID.-We have received from D.
Thornton West, Of Springfield, Ohio, a copy oi
his brilliant and spicy paper The Sunday Neg8
1t is well edited and the printing clean and
clear. All the matter is not Ismmed together, fol
the paper 10 all divided into departments, all
classified, and you know just where to look fol
anything. Please to send every week. Mr.. West
- nrichsvRle, O., Democrat.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08

''HEALTH AND GRAMMAR. Hygiene should be
considered essential to education, and should
be taught early so that ltS principles may become
q part Of every day life. We teach children
Grammar, that they may know how to speak cor.
rectly; arithmetic, that they may know how to
calculate correctly in their business transactions
but more important to them than either Is q
knowledge Of the laws o: life and health, that
they may know how to avoid disease, and eat,
drink, sleep, bathe, breathe; in short, live cor.
rectly. This knowledge does not come by in.
stinot more than q knowledge Of grammar does.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08
H. H. BOWERS.

A telegram was received at Alliance Monday
by DR., L, L, Lamborn, stating that his son Lind
ley had been shot dead In Colorado. Lindley
has bee out near Denver for some time, and as
the Arst telegram has been verified there Is no
doubt OF the truth Of the matter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08

The grass along the Ft W & Chicago Ry track
west Of the city has been dried up by the drouth
and setlre to by sparks from locomotives, so that
in many places large patches have been burned
of. At Alliance, and along the Connotton near
Middlebrsnch the same state Of affairs exist.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08

A great many cltiz,ns think that the public
schools should be closed for week or two, until
the hot weather is past, as small pupils are liable
to be taken Ill on account Of the confinement.
For this reason number Of families are keeping
the little ones at home until 1t gets cooler,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08

The best Cigars, wholesale and
retail; Smoking and Chewing To-
baCCOs, in the city, are to be had
at VOlkmann's sign of the "Big
Indian" Democrat Building, Can
ton, Ohio,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08

The Chinese never dun debtor. II the money
isn't paid when due, off comes an ear. II that
rule was enforced in this country we know Of
some men who would have been mince meat
long before to-day.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08

EVerybody-little, big, fat or lean-Should read
Goldberg Bros.'s advertisement on the first page
Of this issue. They have q mammoth stock Of
goods, which they are determined to sell of
quick It Al low margin.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08

The production Of Uncle Toms Cabin by An
thony Ellis's Superb Company at the Windsor
TheAter Is the most attractive Of the many the
play has had these many years, and for that reA'
son ia likely to develop immense drawing capac'
ity.-N. Z Herald.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08
CHEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPEST

To persons wishing to buy ch Ap building lots TO
build on and improve, will And my prices cores
pondingly lower than others IL the city during the
next 30 days am determined to close out IS lots
well located on different Streets II low prices and
rood terms will do so Come and convince your
selves, ]. E. KITZMILLER,
OppOslte ST. Cloud,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08

EXCURSION TO THE wEsT.-Mr H H Geetlng will
give another grand excursion to Colorado Kansas
and Nebraska. The finest and most aOurlshlng por
tlons Of these States will be passed through. The
excursion will leave here Sept. 18th and Goth Kan
sus and Nebraska tickets are good for forty days.
Colorado tickets until November lst. For further
particulars call on or address H Geetr G, Canton
Ohio. may26ew
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08

100. F.-The members Of Stark Lodge, No.
5lS L, o. o. F., are requested to meet at the hall
ct the next stated meeting as business OF import.
ance 10 to be transacted.
By order OF PAULZURCHER, N, G.
t, A. YATES, Secretary.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08

Clara, a three year old daughter Of Landlord
sliker, OF the Lake Park Hotel, at Meyers Lake,
near here, fell from second story window Tues.
day afternoon, cuttings deep cash In her fore.
head, and dlslocating her collar bone, She is
now on fair way to recovery.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08
WANTED,

Immediately, reliable, intelligent and
energetic gentleman in every township
in Stark county. Men of influence and
a general acquaintance throughout their
township preferred. Salary, $3.50 per
day, with other emoluments. Address,
at once, "Y," Canton Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08

There will be a meeting Of the Robinson q, B.,
L. Company, at their room, Monday evening at
$50 O'clock sharp. All memt ers are expectt to
be present for the consideration Of important
business. ED. WEBER, Foreman.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08
BILLS ALLOWED.

The cheapest excursion which ever left Canton
is the Canton Post G. A, R. excursion to Cleve.
land, Tuesday, Sept l3 Fare for the round trip
only 81 25; children, rs cents. From 1920 in the
morning to s in the evening is given the excur.
soDists In the city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08

ATTENTION, 10TH, o. V. I.-RsuniOn Of the
Regiment next Tuesday, September 18th. Special
train leaves Valley Depot ct o'clock g, m. Tick.
eta now ready. For the round trip, Sl25. Call or
address A. Vlgnos, P. NJ.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08
sepsdv
FOUND,

Some time ago 1 found q good fork somewhere be-
tween New Berlin and Massllon, and so far have
not found the owner If the owner will leave his
name with description OF the fork) at Mr. Hem.
perey's hardware store In Masslllon, nothing pre-
venting, the finder will leave the fork there.
THE FINDER.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08
Business ztcms.
WANTED. .-NewSbOys for the Canton
DAILY DEMOCRAT. Call at this office.
For SALE.

The farm Of the late George Werner deceased, stu
ated two miles east Of Mlddlebranch In Nimlshllen
township consisting ofelghtYthree acres good land
Good buildings plenty Of good water For further
particulars enquire on the premises OF address,
w H WERNER
sep8dW Marlboro, Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08
FROM APPREClATIHE FRIENDS.

Falls City, Richardson Co., Neb, Sept. q 81.
A. AcGregOr Dear Sir: Enclosed find money
order for two dollars, for which please give me
credit. Hoping to hear the success OF your ex
cellent county ticket at the coming election,
remain yours Resp'y,
H,H, BOWERS.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08
FINE RESIDENCE FOR SALE.

offer for sale my residence on South Market st.,
Canton. It's fine brick house, modern style, and
lot 70 feet ont by 200 feet deep, and In every re-
EpeCt very desirable home. All the inside work
s finished In the best style. For particulars ap-
ply to CMARLES BIECHELE,
auR4gm Cor Poplar ard North st.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08

Messra. Klein & Meyers nave the thanks OF this
office for several fine, large Jersey watermelons.
These gentlemen have handled a number OF car
loads OF these melons this season, all OF which
gave the best Of satisfaction.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08

Goldberg Bros, the Empire block dry goods
firm, are daily receiving and placing on their
shelves case after case Of new goods. They have
everything late and novel in the line Of notions.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08

They were sitting on south Canton stoOp, and
after short pause he said II think, DEAR the
dew has commenced falling" "Yes, she yawn.
ed; "Ive been hoping 10 hear adleu for some
! lime" Ee didn't call me Lex! evening,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08

Tickets for the G. A. R. excursion to Cleveland
should be bought by Saturday evening, 80 that
the committee will know how many cars will be
wanted.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08
WANTED,

A f4a good men, to sell Iohnson's Cyclopadla and
otE HhendArd works. sold only by subscription
Ado,1S, GEORGE ELTON,
- IO7 Public Square, Cleveland Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08

The cheapest excursion Of the season will be
on next Tuesday, given under the auspices Of
Canton Post, G. AR.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08

The students Of Prof Beltz's School of Elocu.
ton are making arrangements for an enter.
tainment in the Opera House, Friday evening,
the 10Th inst,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08
Opposite 81. Clou,

Mr.. Il. a. Geetng, sella railroad tickets to all
points in Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, New Mex
ICo Montana and Dakota. You will save money
by calling on him for tickets.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08

Public schools reopened Monday. First day,
and hot weather made some OF the youngsters
long for more vacation.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08

Another Committee has been appointed to ex.
anime the books Of the Water Works Trustees
This time it is Messrs. q. S. Belden and H Mar.
tin
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08

Everybody is invited to go on the G. A. R, ex.
curslon. Plenty Of cars, no crowdlng, and a
jolly good time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-09-08

Canton Post G. A. R. excursion to Cleveland
next Tuesday via Valley Railway. Only v1,25
for the round trip.