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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20
"UNCONSLDERED TRIPLES"


Garfield sweeps the snow from his own ptoop,
Useful man, that.
Oh, dearg exclaimed Penniman, II wish
could excel in somethingl l do believe i'll should
kill man It wouldntbe be anything but murder in
the second degreeI"
The divorce lawyers favorlte fruit-A tart pair.
A street'car driver may consider himself a rail.
road horse director,
La Chicago women dress so much like men that
they are allowed to hang on the strap Of street
cars without recognition.
Garfield will make tour Of the different canals
next season, Hayes is good for one more year OF
agricultural fairs.
Time is full Of new wrinkles.
Kate Field is bound to make success Of her
lecturing She has just been having some new
dresses made by Worth,
Actors have to face the muslc-that Is, the mu
sic Of the orchestrs-and some OF 1t Is very bad.
Marriage" says an exchange, "ls a knotty
question" It is, indeed, but it's nice.
When boy walks with a girl as though he
were afraid some one might see him, the girl Is
his sister, II he walks so close to her as to near
" crowd her against the fence, is another fellows
sister.
An exchange says: Streams all over the ooun
try are running dry" This is canard. When
stream is dry 1t can'tru
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20

DEMUTH & WoLF.-It will be remembered that
this millinery firm dissolved partnership receut-
ly and that Mr., Demuth, who continued the busl'
ness assigned to Mr. L. NJ, Jones with S45OO liabili.
ties and s2,26s assets. Last Saturday night Mr.,
Pierce, travelling salesman for the wholesale mil
linery firm OF Worthington, Smith & Co., Of New
York, had Mr.. Demuth and Mr., Wolf arrested for
having obtained from the above named firm mil
linery goods to the amount Of se6S2S In the fall
Of 1880 The ground upon which they were ar.
rested ls that they obtained the goods by pretend
indg to be sound, substantial firm, when they
knew they were not, Messrs. Demuth & Wolf
furnished $500 bail each and were released. They
had hearing Tuesday night and were bound
over to the Common Pleas Court on the charge
preferred
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20
CLRCUACLSlON-BRLS-MILOR

Las. Monday morning at eleven o'clock a mum.
Der Of friends and invited guests assembled at the
residence Of Mr. Louis Hirschheimer on North
Market street to witness the circumcision Of his
eig1tday old SON. The ceremony was performed
by Mr. Isaac Hoffman OF Cleveland. Ohio, and
lasted about five minutes. After the ceremony
was finished the assemblage partOOk Of bouuH.
full dinner prepared for the occasion. Many
toasts were also made, while drinking to the
health of little "Moses.' Among the guests
were Capt N Strauss and wife, Frank Strauss and
Felix Hrschheimer Of Cleveland, O; Mr.. Max.
Oppenheimer of Mansfield, O., and Mr.. NJ. Rub.
man, Sam Gunsberg, NJ. Lowensteln, Theo Rice
Sam Alexander, R. Il. splro, Ralph Levy, Isaac
Hirschheimer and VIM ]. Piero of this city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20
BILLS ALLOWED.
TWO FOOT PADS,
Relieve Mr.. archer SauerS Of SiVer Watch on Ttss
CdrdWds Street.

Relieve Mr.. archer SlUerS Of Silver Watch on Ttls
cdralOdS Street.
Late last Saturday afternoon two young men
stopped Mr.. Archer SilVers on East Tuscarawss
street and made several inquiries Of him. While
so doing.one Of them jostled against Mr., Silvers
and picked his pocket Of his silver watch worth
about S25. William Thom clerk in Volkmann's
tobacco store was witness to the proceedings
and as Mr.. silvers came up the street Thorn asked
silverS II he had missed anything, saying that he
thought the fellows with whom he had Just been
talking were pickpockets. silvers searched his
pockets and sa!d he had not lost anything and
passed on A few minutes thereafter he returned
and said he had missed his watch. Marshal Rig.
Ter was notified and in company with officer
Beterman went 10 Dorns boarding house near the
Spring Works. The parties they were In quest OF
were just going to supper but were stopped and
their clothes examined. AS the Marshal reached
into one OF the fellows pockets he slipped the
watch into the palm Of his hand and tried to get
1t up lis coat sleeve. The Marshal saw the scheme
and grasping his wrist got possession Of the ticker
short iron burglars jimmy the kind used in
prying open doors and windows, was found in
their possession. They gave their names as Will
liam Britts and Jerome Wilson. They were taken
to jail and while being taken to their cells one Of
the prisoners in jail holloed out to one of them.
hello, joe" Undoubtedly both are professional
foot pads and Britts and Wilson are but aliases.
1t Is thought they were among the number arrest
ed here on Reunion day. An indictment for
highway robbery was preferred against them by
Mr.. silNeB. Their hearing is sci for this Hafter-
noon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20
A PAPER BOX EsEABLIsH4ENT IN CANTON

On Monday, January lOih Mr. Charles E. Wrig-
ley, OF the Wrigley Manufacturing Co., Of Ale
gheny City, Pa, came to Canton to establish a
works for the manufacture OF paper boxes. Ma.
chinery and the different appurtenances were
brought here Immediately after his arrival, He
rented portion Of the building occupied by
Haley & Ballard OH Cherry street below the Fl,
Wayne railroad, and last Monday, Just one week
after his arrival, q force Of hands were set at
work This is remarkably quick work. and we
welcome Mr.. Wrigey and the new industry to
this city. Mr. Wrigley will manufacture all the
boxes nsed by the new Malleable iron works of
Elbel Gillian Il Co., and his boxes are finding
favor with many Of our other manufacturers. All
kinds Of paper boxes will be manufactured at the
works and they are not only much cheaper, but
lighter and equally as durable as those made Of
wood. Elbel, Gillian & Co. use these boxes en-.
tirely for the packing Of their heavy hardware
and they are pronounced superior to any other
make.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20

Mr.. Peter Ruth died at Hanover on the Slst day
Of December, aged So years. The deceased was
the father Of Mr.. Henry Ruth Of this place, and
moved to osnaburgh Stark county, in 1886 from
After keeping hotel in osnaburgh until 1850 he
removed to Chanbersburg, Columbiana county,
and after residing there five years he retired fom
active business and moved to Hanover, where he
lived until his death, which closed quietly, clos
ing long and honorable Alliance ReUietO.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20

WHAT IT Is.-Tennyson can take worthless
sheet of paper and by writing poem on 1t make
It worth S5, OOO That's genius Mr.. Vanderbilt
can write fewer words on a similar sheet and
make 1t worth $50 100000. That's capital. And
the United States Government. can take an ounce
and quarter of gold and stamp upon 1t an "eagle
bird" and Twenty Dollars" That's money. The
mechanic can take the material worth $50 and
make At into a watch worth $780, That's skill
The merchant can take an article worth twenty
FIVE cents and sell it to you fOrSl, That's business
A lady can purchase comfortable bonnet for
slO but prefers to pay 500 for one because it is
more stylish. That's foolisnnes. The ditch dig
ger works ten hours day and shovels out three
or four tonsoE earth for 81. That's labor,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20
PERSONALS,

Mr.. Arvine G. Wales, of Massillon, has been
elected member OF the State Board Of Agricul.
ture. He was also appointed member of tb
executive committee.
The BARRIERS, Blum and Schmidt, will after APT
LIST occupy the room now used by DR.. Scott In the
Bockius building.
DR. T, H. Phillips has purchased the old Wolf
property at the corner Of Poplar and Fifth streets
Of Mrs. Lavina Renick.
DIR. A, W. Whiting and Mr.. julius Whiting left
for Florida Saturday morning. They will make
their headquarters at Jacksonville and expect to
return to be gone about four weeks.
Mr.. Fred CHASER of Utah Territory, is visiting
his father-in'law, Rev. P. Herbruck on East Tus.
caraWas street. MI, CHASER left Cleveland some
three years ago for Utah, where he engaged in
silver mining in which he has been quite sue
cessful,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20
IDEAL MUSICAL COMBINATION.

The concert OF the Ideal Colored Musical Com.
bination in the Opera House Tuesday night, was
attended by an exceptional audience in size and
appreciation. The entertainment was fully equal
to the expectations Of everybody, and the appro
baton Of the auditors was shown by their fre.
quent applause, Every performance was encored
and Mr.. Lucas with the quartet we're recalled sey.
eral times, Joseph R. Brindis is good violinist
and his rendition Of the selection from La Som.
nambula. Souvenir De Hyden, There's no place
like home and the Mocking Bird were well re-.
ceived. Sam Lucas is an old time favorite and is
show In himself His selections and character
sketches were given in Sans usual happy mood.
Nine. Marie selika, Mr.. Wallace King, Mr.. f. M.
Waddy, Mr., Sampson King were all well received
in their different parts, In the soprano solo Of
Nine. Marie selika one fault was noticeable
which detracted somewhat from the effect Of her
singing. It was a peculiar lisping sound which
Madame selika should strive to overcome.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20

A SALEM CoLoRED MAN-William Jones, yer.
satile contraband, had an examination before U.
8. Commissioner White, at Cleveland, Tuesday
morning on the charge Of embezzling a letter
from the postofice with intent to pry into the
secrets of the sender. He was held in the sum of
$500 to appear at the next term of the district
court. William lives In Salem, Ohio, and 1t is
claimed he opened letter addressed to Mrs. An.
ME Alexander by her husband because, as he al
legged, Alexander owed him and wouldn't pay.
Jones, who is genuine African with thick lips
and ankles set in the middle Of his mammoth feet,
entered the confederate service with his master
in the 9Th South Cafolina regiment, but was cap.
tured by the 9Slh Ohio yankees" whom he fol.
lowed to Columbus, He is versatile dancer,and
can whistle an imitation Of a fife with wonderful
accuracy. He travelled year as a member ofthe
famous Georgia Ministries. His chief regret to.
day, was his forced separation from his third
wife, with whom he had been living at Salem
when arrested by Capt Henry.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20

KANsAs,-We have received a book entitled
Southeastern Kansas, written by member Of
the Chicago press. The book is neatly gotten up
and we'll written, contains full map and gives full
detailed and reliable information in regard
to all counties in Southern and Southeastern
Kansas the more fertile portions Of the State
with map Of each county. Also valuable infor-
nation in regard to the great lead and zinc mines
Of Southwest Missouri and Southeastern Kansas.
The book Is for gratultous distribution and may
be had free Of postage by addressing ]. E. Lock.
wood, Kansas City, No. 1t should be In the
hands Of every person going to Kansas.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20
Bmsiness Stems.
HURRAHI HURRAHl

spate, with his Blue: Mountain Tea, the best
ever heard Of, is here. A sure cure for bad
cold. Have you the headacheY II 80, Blue
Mountain Tea will relieve 1t. 1t purihes the blood
and is good for all affections Of the lungs. 1t can
be had at any time from Frank Adrian, at the
Buckeye House, near the f. Wayne depot, Cam
ton, Ohio. 1anN dW
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20

COMMON PLEAS CoURT-Began the winter term
on Monday Of this week, Judge Meyer presiding.
The docket was taken up, the cases run over and
entries made. After dinner the Grand Jury was
called and the Judge addressed them in lengthy
and able charge, replete with legal and judiciOus
advice and suggestions, Mr.. John shimp was
made foreman. The most important matter be-
fore them will be the Kline murder case.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20

CRIMINAL CosTs-It cost Trumbull county 81.
47229 for oOsts OF prosecution and transportation
Of eight convicts TO the Ohio Pententiary and re-
form school for boys from November 49, 1879 to
November 10, 1880, inclusive. Ashtabula county
paid $3.50 40 for seven convicts; Summit S227S9 for
eight; Stark 81, DIG 45 for nine and Wayne sSOOS7
for hve
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20

MULE WALK Mr.. Charles Zirhut Of Pitts.
burgh is expected In Canton sometime this after.
noon. He left Pittsburgh last Monday to drive t.
Canton, distance OF Que hundred miles, with
team of mules, in three and half days, ten
hours day, thus giving him thirty Ave hours
The mules dare not go faster than walk, He is
followed by judges who are to see that the condi'
tiOns Of the wager are kept zirhut belongs to the
Pittsburgh boat club, and some time ago pulled
boat from that city TO Cincinnati.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20
OANToNs COUNCIL

RspeGisMe RGiltOay Ordinances AppOints johnson
SheTtck and W. W. Clark to Represent Canton
Before The Board Of Equalization -DtspOses Of The
Usual Minor Matters.
Monday evening, Jan. II, 1881.
City Council met Monday evening pursuant to
adjournment. All members present.
Minutes Of last meeting read and adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR.
The Mayors report for December was referred
to the Committee. on City Officers.
PETITIONS
8, Maline asked that culvert on North, between
Market and Poplar streets be changed to inter-
section of North and Market streets. Referred to
Committee on Sewers and Drains.
A.. Bachtel In behalf of numbe OF citizens o
the first ward demonstrated ag inst the proposed
changing Of the railway ordinance. Placed on
hle.
Solicitor for Mr. Samuel Dice asked that the city
allow him payment for delinquent taxes paid by
him on a lot purchased from the city. Referred
to Committee on Claims.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
Committee on Fire Department reported that
the dangerous hue at the residence Of Mrs Chofin
on East Tusoarawas street was out Of the are lin
its on account o. which they had no Jurisdiction.
City Solicitor was instructed to prepare new or
dinance in conjunction with the Committee on
Fire Department fixing new FIRE limits.
Committee appointed to select persons to repre-.
sent Cation before the State Board of Equaliza
ton reported the selection Of Messrs. johnson
sherrlck and W, W. Clark. Adopted.
READING OF ORDINANCES.
An ordinance to prevent boys from hanging on
sleighs, wagons, &c, was read the hrst time and
referred to Committee on Judiciary.
An ordinance repeating the two old railway
ordinances was read the first time and referred to
the Committee on Judiciary. The committee re.
ported the ordinance correct rules we're suspend
ed, the ordinance read second and third times
and passed by vote Of SIX to two, RohTer and
Warner voting in the negative.
The ordinance fixing the price OF gas was re-
read so as to allow It's reference to the chairman
OF the Judiciary Committee and the Solicitor,
which was 81 referred.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
City Clerk was instructed to notify the different
railway companies OF the repeal Of the railway
ordinances
The claim Of Jacob Miller for damage incurred
In changing the grade on west Tuscarawas street
was referred 10 the Committee on Streets and
Alleys.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20

DRIVEN TO DEATH Last Sunday Charles Nor
wood and Martin somerB hired horse and sleigh
from Manly Il Fornes. They went to Massillon
and drove the horse so mercilessly that on the
way back, about two miles west Of town, the poor
animal worn out sank to the ground, breaking It's
back, 80 that 1t had to be shot. Norwood and
somers were Jailed but settled the matter Mon.
day night by paying Manly d Fornes 500 and
setting the costs Of the case
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20
NEW CARPET STORE.

Gust Herbruck at his Dry Goods Store
No. 7, Eagle Block, CantOn' WILL open
n New Carpet Room i'm the Temperance
Hall, Eagle Block, He has purchased
over 100 Rolls Of Choice patterns Of
Carpets, consisting OfIngrain, Tapestry
Body Brussels, &c. The room Will be
fitted up In fine style, and the grand
opening Will take place I'm March, of
which due notice Will be given. DON'T
forget the place.
GUST. HERBRUCK.
Jan0Ow Eagle Block, CantOnN
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20

By awl means, Joe, get married, If you have a
fair show Don't stand shiveIing on the bank,
but pitch rite in and stick your head under, and
the shiver is over, There amt any more trick in
eating peanuts. Menny man has stood shiVer-
ing on the shoar until the river run out Don't
expect to marry an angel; them hev all been pick
ed up long ago. Remember, Joe. you ANITA saint
lf.-[Billings,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20

The receipts for school purposes in Ohio last
year were S9,87i, 1882 in excess Of the expendi.
lures. During the year 442 school houses were
erected at a cost Of SILL 1856. making total mum.
ber Of school buildings in the State IA 49 valued
at S21, ,S51 ,71S.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20

MARRIED-In sturgis Michigan, by Rev. R P,
Shaw, on December 2S, 1880, at the residence Of
Mr., Chsunoy Gilham, uncle OF the bride, Mr.,
WILLIAM RosENBERRY, Of Emporia, Kansas, and
Miss CLARA NJ. GILLIAN.
The groom was born and lived In Alliance I'M
til four or hve years ago, when, with his parents
he removed to Emporia. He and his bride are
spending few days with their grand parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Collins MGGregor Of our city We
see by the stuIgls paper that many friends re.
membered the happy pair with presents Of value
and for use, in housekeeping.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20

DIEBOLD BRos-Wnliam and Charles Dlebold
have purchased the grocery in the Lppert block
on east Tuscarawas street, formerly owned by Mr..
A. Arter and the business will be continued with
renewed Vigor by them. Both are live, energetic
young men and they will not only hold the old
customers but will add many new ones. Their
stock Of groceries provisions, &c, is one Of the
largest in the city and to accommodate the public
they deliver groceries bought OF them to all parts
Of the city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20

EXEMPT FROM TAxATIoN-The total value Of
property exempted from taxation In Ohio is ST.
O6S S74S, divided as follows 27 cOlleg $50 1888 1876;
11,768 public schools, S14422,5s2 7,4S3 churches,
S1SS94 9O7 S17 public charlie BILE Institutions SILL
1854 957 other buildings, S28, ,72sO72, cemeteries
public parks, etc., S6,oO6,4O2
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20

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, 1881-01-20

oae would think that near relations, who live
continually together and always have done so,
must be pretty we'll acquainted with one anoth-
er's character They are nearly in the dark
about It, Familiarity Confounds all traits of dis
tinction; interest and prejudice take away the
power Of judging Hazlett,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20
srORERoOM FOR RENT.

A fine, large store room in Massillon' for the
past eight years used by jewelry finn. The
shelving Is fitted up with glass doors. 1t is loca
ted at 25 West Main street, between dry goods
and furniture store. Is splendid business To-
cation. For particu ars call on or address
CHARLES WINoLD,
iau1adw Masslllon, Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20

Man Is his own star; and the soul that can
Render an honest and perfect man
Commands all light, all influence, all fate;
Nothing to him falls early or too late:
Our acts our angels are, or good or Ill,
Our fatal shadows that walk by us STILL
beaumont and Fletcher.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20
POCKET BOOK FOUND

Found in Canton sometime last summer pocket
hook containing several notes Of hand, calling Tor
various amounts, mostly past due now dated at dlf
ferent places, Bedford, York. Buffalo ana otner
places The wallet also contains receipts ana oIner
napers. The owner can have his property by prov
ing owneuhip and paying for this notice.
]. B. FoRMAT,
jan8-hw "A North Plum st'' OanVon' VI
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20

When country editor, who is struggling along
trying to raise large family and build up town
on an income Of five hundred dollars year, dis
covers that base ball pitcher hsuls In four thou
sand dollars for the season 1t makes him ait down
on roller box and think.-[Ex.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20

A pond is to. be established fOripiscatorial cul'
ture at the Ohio State University. Professor Tut
tie is to report in regard to the matter and the
farm manager to submit a detailed plan for the
development and improvement Of the University
Farm, so as to adapt the same to systematic ex'
perimental tests in all the branches Of agrIcul.
ture
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20

II one tires of buckwheat cakes at breakfast
these cold mornings, try corn meal 6 ems. To one
pint of sour milk take two eggs, level spoonful
Of soda, salt sufficient and thicken with thin
batter with corn meal, Have the pans hot and
creased with butter and put only two table spoons.
full Of batter In each pan.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20
on lnRES 0F land FOR SALE.

The undersigned desires to sell her homestead,
consisting of 20 acres of well improved land,
situated half mile south Of Louisville, Stark
county, Chic On the premises are good build
ings and all necessary appurtenarCes. Call on or
address, RACHEL GRIsE, Louisville, Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20

-, Last Monday evening about O'Clock Mr..
VIM. B. Perkins, the bookdeaer, had a little
alteration with Mr., Frank Prince regarding the
price of some stereoscopic views. They adjourn
ed to Court street back of the Opera House and In
the conversation which ensued Perkins slapped
Prince in the face, in return for which, Prince
battered Perkins considerably. The statement
that Prince used metal KNOCKERS is false
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20

State Senator Hartshorn has the thanks Of the
DEMOCRAT for pamphlet copies Of the Governors
Message, report Of the Trustees Of the Columbus
Insane Asylum and the Committees report of the
Sinking Fund.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20

There are twenty four new b. 8. Senators to
take their seats after March 4!h. Twenty Of them
are to be elected by the Legislatures Of the differ
ent States this month.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20

WHEAT-stark county 10 ven as follows in the
1880 agricultural report Of onio: Number Of acres
56,59S; number Of bushels. 1SS5,76s; average per
acre 236.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20

A revival meeting is in progress at the United
Brethren church, on Charles street, this city
There will be preaching every evening at7 O'clock
for the next two weeks.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-01-20

Opinion Of a Baltmorean.-I have used Dr.
Bulls Cough Syrup for some time in my family
and found IL the best remedy for Coughs, Colds,
60, ever .trled.-Louis Bruning 26 Caroline
lIraak