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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-07-20

Corn is looking we'll on the lower end
of the ConnOttOn.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-07-20

Groceries cheap for cash.
j. f. WERNET.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-07-20
CITY COUNCIL.
A Short Session and Very Small Attend.
ance.


ance.
Council was called to order at 8 D. m,
with President Shields in the chair.
Absent-Rauch, Sherrick, Murray, Nc
Cannon and COldren.
Minutes Of preceding meeting read
PETITIONS.
From residents on north side of West
Tuscarawas street, near lot 1921, who
want a siX-fOOt brick sidewalk. Re-
ferred to the Committee on Sidewalks
and Sewers.
Mr.. Warner, Chairman of the Stand
ing Committee of Streets and Alleys, in
the matter of improving South Market
street asked for further time, which was
granted.
The Committee on City Officers find
the Water Works Trustees report for
May correct, and recommended its ac-
ceptance. Report adopted.
They also approved the list of Sewer
Commissioners, and recommended their
confirmation. Adopted.
READING OF ORDINANCES.
Accepting A. W. Smiths addition; first
reading.
To pave both sides of Ninth street be-
tween Market and High; first reading
Mr.. Fawcett moved to suspend the rules
and have the ordinance read a second
time, and when the City Solicitor was
about half through with the second
reading, it was found that the necessary
three-fOurths of the members were not
present, and 80 the further reading ceased
instanter.
To grade, drain, curb and improve
South Poplar street between Tuscarawas
and Cedar streets; first reading.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-07-20

Ladies walking shoes 60c., 70c., Soc,
9Oc., and $1.0O at Watkins.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-07-20
Democratic Convention.

Pursuant to cal, "a fair meeting of DEM
ocrats met at the Ogden House on the
18th inst, when Mr.. j. G. Welty, Chair
man of Democratic County Central Com
mittee, moved Judge S. Meyer act as
Chairman, and on motion DR.. R. G. Will
liams was chosen Secretary.
On motion of j. G. Welty a committee
of three gentlemen were appointed by the
Chair to report delegates and alternates
to the State Convention to meet in Co.
lumbus on the Goth inst. The Chair ap-
pointed j. G. Welty, l.. Raber and DR.. R.
G. Williams.
After an absence of some time the
committee made the following report:
DELEGATES.
Judge S. Meyer, A. McGregor, R. s.
Shields, John G. Warwick, John Farrer,
Anthony Howells, j. L. Coy, H. W. HOss-
ler, John Loew, VIM. McKimm, Esq. G.
n. Breeze, R. G.. Williams.
ALTERNATES.
John P. Rauch, A. G. Hiner, d. Worley,
L. c. Cole, Otto Young, Laurence Dill
worth, s. S. Geib, Jacob Schmachten-
berger, Frederick Mackaman, Matt
Clemens, VIM. Roam, W. III. Phelps.
RESOLVED, That the delegates in at
tendance at the State Convention have
the power to fill vacancies in their dele
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-07-20

BLUE Grass Route of Ohio" ap2Ott
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-07-20
OPERA HOUSE LICENSE.

Mr.. Hiner, the Chairman of the Com
mittee on Judiciary, made a report in
favor of granting an annual license of
$50 to Louis Schaefer, proprietor of the
Opera House, which report was adopted,
and the license for the coming year will
probably be fixed at that figure.
No other business appearing the
Council adjourned OF 9:49.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-07-20

The report of the HurfOrd Trustees
was referred to the Committee on City
officers.
The City Solicitor was granted further
time on the Seventh street arbitration
matter.
On motion of Mr.. Warner the Com
mittee on Public Grounds were instruct
ed to clean the weeds out of the old
graveyard on Plum street.
City Engineer HOll and Mr.. Fawcett
spoke about sidewalks and notices, and
made the customary time-hOnOred re-
marks that certain sidewalks were not
being laid, but the matter had very lit
tie interest and died right there.
Mr.. Hiner had lost written petition
of citizens on Glib street, who want a
cinder sidewalk, and made a verbal pc
titiOn to that effect, which was referred
to the Committee on Sidewalks and
Sewers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-09
NOVEL NINE.

| 1t is an old saying that politics make
strange bedfellows," but if the author OF
that conclusion had survived until the
present day he would have incorporated
| the same statement as to base ball clubs.
The most striking instance of the verify OF
| the latter statement is found in the person
mel of the Moline team, which is known as
"The Boys in Blue" and which plays a
most creditable game, never having been
defeated, although contesting against all
the clubs of this locality.
The team is mixed, as seven of the nine
are representatives of the Caucasian race,
while the remaining two are full fledged
negroes The colored members are both
good players, one of them filling the posi-
ton of captain of the nine. He orderes
the white boys around, and displays good
judgment in the disposition of his men on
the field, and at other critical times during
closely contested game. He is barber,
and is named Martin.
Four of the seven white members, are
young men who are attending academies
and colleges and are home for the vacation.
They are sons of wealthy parents, and APP
pear to enjoy the national pastime with
colored captain,
The remaining three are boys at work in
the different shops at Moline. 1t was
thought that the catcher, Amberg, would
not be able to play the present season.
He spent most of the winter and fall in the
county Jail on an indictment for larceny.
He was discharged from that institution in
time to practice up, and appeared to suffer
as he is just as tough catcher as was the
case before he lost his liberty.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-09
VERY PARTICULAR.

A young girl residing in Davenport
named Kate Seaman, had reason to believe
that she would become a mother without
being wife. She accordingly visited the
cause of her trouble, man named Frank
Martin, and had him arrested.
1t would appear that the man was mot
disposed to make amends, at first, but the
solitude of the jail had a very potent effect
upon him, and he concluded to marry her.
He appeared before the justice of the
peace who had made out the warrant for
his arrest, and communicated the fact that
he was ready for wedding.
The plaintiff in the suit appeared and
demanded that the marriage should take
place before clergyman, but to this the
bridegroom objected. He claimed that he
would be joined by an officer of the law or
not at all.
The bride and her parents refused to al
low civil service to take place, and de-
parted without securing husband.
The prisoner was promptly discharged
from custody.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-09
ASSAULTED.

w. A. Luda engaged as driver of one of
the street cars on the Moline line, visited
Davenport last evening for the purpose of
witnessing the performance at Coles circus.
On arriving at the show grounds he dis
covered that the performance had COM
menced, so he concluded to return home.
He started back. and while approaching
the bridge, he was met by heavy set
stranger who struck him on the head with
his left hand, and at the same time, at
tempted to stab him with a knife which
he held in the other hand. The
assaulted party retreated in time to avert a
dangerous wound from the knife, and dealt
his antagonist two severe blows in the face.
The stranger took to fight, and Luda
made an examination, when he discovered
that the knife blade had cut through his
clothing, but had inflicted no injury to his
person. The affair occurred at about 9
o clock in the evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-09
A REFORMRR.

Matt Rice has been in jail for the past
few days, and as a consequence he is per-
fectly sober. Matt was placed in that in
stitution because he failed to respect the
rights of his wife. but on the contrary
abused her and made her life miserable.
Not content with infiicting corporal
punishment, he accused her of infidelity to
her marriage vows, claiming that her in
discretions were cause for his treatment.
He has now come to his senses again,
and retracts everything of derogatory
nature which he may have uttered against
the fair name of his wife. He admits that
they had no foundation in fact, and affirms
that liquor was the cause of the whole
affair.
He now wants to ''swsar off" and COM
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-09

is expected that the work of raising
the money will be completed this after
noon, and a plan adopted for the music
stand. Prof Beihl, of the Rock Island band
who has offered the gratiutous services OF
that musical organization for series OF
evening concerts, is quite anxious to give
the first concert next Saturday evening.
He claims that the season is advancing
quite rapidly, and if any steps are to be
taken looking to an acceptance of his pro-
position, he desires that this should be ac-
complished at once.
The bushes men generally appreciate
the fact that they now have chance to
do the city a good turn, and if the proper
energy is displayed, the stand can be erect
ed and the first concert given next Satur-
day evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-09
THE MOLINE LINE.

The directors of the Rock Island & Mo
line street railway held meeting last Mon
day afternoon, which was not of a very
i'm portant character. A number
of bills were allowed, and the
usual routine business transacted.
At the previous meeting of the stock
holders of this corporation, the board of
directors was reelected, and the manage
ment will remain the same as has been the
case for several years.
The usual dividend on stock was de-
clared, and the meeting was of the most
pleasant character, unlike the gathering in
greement existed as to the rival factions
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-09
PERSONA.

J. c. Swiler has gone to Geneva Lake,
Wis, for brief soJourn.
j. ]. Parks is in Aledo on legal business
Mrs. G. Yerbury and children have gone
east for a summer trip.
r. Slaymaker, former manager of the
local telegraph Office, is in the city.
F. Lewald, of st. Louis. arrived in the
city yesterday afternoon.
Judge Bailey, of the appellate court
was in the city yesterday on his way to
Freeport.
L. Meese left yesterday for visit to
Joliet.
T. Wenzel, of Galesburg, former resi-
dent of this place, is here on a short visit
J. D. Marston, well known attorney
of Cambridge, was in the city yesterday.
NJ. Levi departed for st. Paul yesterday
afternoon
Mrs. Fred Meyer, of Dubuque, is visit
ing her parents, Mr. J. Love and wife, of
this city.
T. w. Shea of the c., NJ. 6 ST. p local
office, left last night for brief pleasure
trip to the northern resorts.
D. N. Richardson and wife, of the
Davenport Democrat. left yesterday for
the east.
s. E. Crane, superintendent of the Rock
Island division of the c., B. s. O., was in
the city last evening. He was accompa-
MED by his family.
The members of the Chicago Church
Choir company were registered at the
Harper house this afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-09
oREENBACK GORE.

Fun is ahead for the public The two
shining lights of the Greenback funeral
cortege have fallen out, and are now try
ing to see whose light shines the brightest
The men referred to are none other than
the, sea green wigged editor of the "hard-
handed down-trodden working men" pa
per called for want of another, the Rock
Islander, and DR.. McKinnie of Moline The
start of the fight dates back some tive
months ago and has its origin in COM
munication signed Peter" which accuses
Dr. McKinnie of being the prodigal son of
the Republican party. The DIR. immediate
~ wanted to set himself right before
the public and sent an answer down to
the Rock Islander Office for publicati, on but
it never appeared for reasons known best
by the greenback editor No reasonable
explanation was made. Shortly after this
episode there came bill to Dr. McKinnie
for tickets printed during the time that he
was running for congress his subscription
up to next year etc. The DR.. swears by all
the greenback gods in Jerusalem that he
never ordered any tickets printed at the
Rock Isldmder office for the reason that
Col CD Danforth charged $3.50 thous-
and for tickets, and that they could be and
were printed in Moline for $1.25, and now
the ex-purser sends in bill for tickets
for congress" The Dr., upon receiving
the bill deducted the amount due for pro-
fessional card and sent down check for
that amount, but the check was sent back
by the vateran editor, and now war to the
knife is expected. The DIR. says that he
win fight the ex-purser till hi freezes
over. and then give him round on the
ice.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-09
CAMP MEETING.

The annual campmeeting of the Rock
Island district of the Methodist church will
be held at Tind all's grove, short distance
from Milan, commencing Thursday, Aug.
nth and continuing until Saturday, Aug.
26th The religious exercises will be under
the supervision of Rev. A. r. Morgan, of
Orion, the presiding elder of the district.
The several ministers of this city, Mo-
line, Milan, and all the other towns within
the district will be in attendance, and a
varied and interesting programme will be
given. A special feature of the affair will be
the presence Of Thomas Harrison, the boy
preacher, who will conduct the services on
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Aug
22d, 23d and cath. He has excited
the gseatest enthusiasm wherever
he has appeared the past two
years, and it is expected that his services
at the coming meeting in this district will
prove of general benefit.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-09
RUNAWAY.

This morning as Mr. P. L. Cable alight
ed from his buggy at the Cable watel
works building. the horse started to run
frightened at some passing object. Mr.
Cable grasped the lines, and while
attempting to stop the animal, he was
thrown to the ground and received slight
wound in the palm of the hand. The
horse started across the bridge, the
buggy colliding with the iron work, break
ing it up, and allowing the horse to be
come detached therefrom. The animal
continued his flight across the Island, and
was captured on the main bridge by one of
the guards.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-09
CIRCUIT COURT.

Owing to the absence of Judge Pleas
the case of Vetter versus Tindall was not
resumed this morning, as was expected
The evidence will be heard next Wednes
day morning, when it is expected that
Judge Peasants will be able to leave the
appellate court bench at Ottawa, and hear
the several cases now awaiting, him at this
city. In the meantime the temporary lnjunc.
ton continues preventing Tindall from con
structing dam, which is the cause of the
above entitled suit
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-09
HOODLUMS.

Complaint has been made that crowd
of vagabonds cengregate on First avenue
between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets
during the afternoons and evenings. and
make themselves generally obnoxious to
the residents of that locality. The
crowd includes some hard characters
who have no visible means of support,
and who pass their time in playing cards
and using obscene and profane language.
They gather in some empty freight car on
the track. and spend their time in a most
riotous and unbecoming manner. 1t is
believed that they are the same parties
who formerly frequented the court
house square, and were driven away by
arresting, and taking them to the armory.
1t is claimed by those annoyed, that
the city rock pile would perform wonder
full reformation in that class of loiterers
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-09
LOCAL SUMMARY.
LOCAL SUMMARY.
Work Resumed on the Island
this morning.
Another Runaway Accident
which occurred to-day.
Varied Assortment of Late
city events.
RESUMED WORK.

On the 21st of last June, the variou:
civil employees at the Arsenal were dis
charged on account of the fact that the
appropriations for work in that depart
ment were exhausted. A telegram
was received yesterday by Col.
Flagler commandant at the Arsenal,
that the appropriations for the several de-
partments were available, and that work
could be resumed Immediately. The num-
ereus workmen in the stone and wood
shop departments were notified, and they
resumed work this morning. About. $50
men were set to work to-day, and within
very short time. the full force will be en-
ployed, as was the case before the ex-
haustion of the appropriations last June.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-09
THE OPERA.

q This evening will be given for the first
time in this city, Gilbert and Sullivan's
theatrical and speaking opera of Patience
or Bunthorne's Bride" The opera will be
interpreted by the members of the Chicago
Church Choir Company, who gained for
themselves a we'll earned reputation for
meritorious work in their rendition of
''Pinafore" several seasons ago.
The leading sopranos are Miss Jennie
Dutton and Miss Jennie Herrick, while
Miss Jessie Bartlett Davis, one of the best
contralto voices in the west is also a mem
Der of the troupe. The company includes
an unusually strong chorus and orchestra,
and most finished performance is prom
Used those who attend Harper's Theatre
this evening. The ferry boat will trans
port the Davenport people to the other side
of the river at the conclusion of the enter
tainment which promises to draw large
audience, if the sale of seats is any criter-
ion of such an event.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-09
SIDEWALKS.

Rock Island as city can lay claim to
more defective sidewalks than any town of
its area and population within the United
States. Several suits for damages to individ-
uals caused by these defective sidewalks
have already been decided against the city,
and number of injured parties are now
seeking adjustment of their damages with
the city council before carrying the same to
the courts.
Oliver Olsen and Henry Reticker have
both secured a considerable sum of money
by applying to the court for damages in
CURED by reason of defective sidewalk,
and Mrs. Brue and Mrs. Halves are train
ing for similar legal fight provided the
council does not make a settlement with
them for their personal injuries.
The mayor has become so accustomed
to people coming to him and making com
plant about injuries received by bad side
walks, that he feels detected and careworn
if day passes, and no such complaint is
entered. In the meantime the sidewalks
remain in a most deplorable condition, and
the only reason why more accidents are
not reported, is the fact that the victims
have a kindly feeling towards the city, and
will not snow it under with heavy debt,
or else take the precaution to walk in the
street after nightfall, and thus prevent mis-
haps 1t is well defined public conviction
that some general and systematic improve
ment of the sidewalks should be accom-
plished, as money expended in that direc-
ton will save the costs of suits and final
judgments of those seeking to- recover
damages from injuries received while at
tempting to use the city sidewalks.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-09
BAND CONCERTS.

The council, at its last meeting, gave
the necessary permission for the erection
of band stand in Union park, and the
aldermen talked very favorably as to the
improvement of that greatly neglected
square. 1t is thought highly probable that if
band concerts are once established in that
so-called park, public attention will be di-
rected to its digraceful condition, and the
much needed improvement will be ordered.
This morning B. G. Hartz, of the firm OF
Hartz & Bahnsen, and w. III. Marshal, OF
the drug firm of Marshal & Fisher, started
out with subscription paper for the pur
pose of ascertaining what amount of money
could be raised for the purpose of erect
ing a permanent and attractive
stand in that enclosure. II
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-09

mence over again. and makes the most
pronounced promises of reform if allowed
to regain his liberty.
He will be discharged from the jail, and
given a fair trial, with the understanding
that if he cuts up any of his capers again,
he will be returned to Jail and kept there
until bail is furnished for his peaceful be-
havior.
It il not known how his wife will receive
the news of his discharge, as she was in
strumental in securing his Imprisonment,
and may not enjoy the thought of having
such partner outside of the jail walls.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-09
RIVER NEWS.

The Josephine came up last night, and
departed fer ST. Paul this morning. To
day the raft boats c. J. Gallery, Dexter
and LeClaire Bell all passed this port, en-
route to the lumber points above.
The Libbie Conger is due down to
morrow and the Minneapolis is the regular
up packet for Thursday. The Mary Nor
ton is the next up packet on the Diamond
Joe line, and she is expected from St. Louis
by Friday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-09

| Several of our merchants are in Cbicao,
buying fall and winter stock.
Dr. Dunn is contemplating the erection
of residence on Rodman avenue
| Mr.. and Mrs. Dunn gave a very pleasant
tea party at their residence last evening
G. H. Deere has returned from Council
Bluffs.
S. S. Wallace is seeking rest and health
| among the mountains of Colorado.
Miss Emma Joslyn, of Elgin, is in the
city visiting Miss Lille Swan.
Sol. Hirsch left last night for two
| weeks trip to the north.
Lyle Taylor and Frank Keator returned
last evening from their northern trip.
Mrs. j. S. Keator and daughter Mary
leave this week for an extended trip east
The street cars will run. after the clos.
ing of the theatre at Rock Island tonight
The Moline Wagon Co started I'D in fun
force on Monday
Charles Velie returns to New York Ia
school the latter part of this month.
Stewart Quinn and family leave in a few
days for their future home in California
The Western Ploqcman fer the month of
August is out and is a very neat and credit
able number.
Mrs. Steve Walker and children and
Mrs. Geo. Walker are pleasantly quarter
ed at Lake Minnetonka.
Deere & Co.'S. new hose house is nearly
completed 1t is two story brick struc
ture.
J. G. Salisbury has returned to Council
Bluffs. He intends to remove his family
there in few months.
1t will be a gala day for Moline when
the new opera house is completed AS it will
be about the middle of October.
The democrats of South Moline will
meet on Saturday evening to selected dele.
gates to the county convention.
The Chicago trains were all late an hour
last evening but the mail was all distrih-
nted by eight o'clock.
j. S. Heater left last night for an ex-
.ensive trip to the south. He will be gone
about two months.
Gustaf Swensson was forty years old
and he was the recipient of
handsome cane presented him by his nu-
nervous friends.
P. S. McGlynn the general reporter, of
he Union is confined to the house with
Illness. 1t is to be hoped that he will soon
Ne around again.
D. V. Whittier has petitioned to the
governor for a commission, as notary
ublic. Mr.. Whittier is a reputable citizen
nd will probable get it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-09
PICNIC.

The Muscatine Tribune has the follow
to say about a lawyers picnic, the mem
bers of which hailed from this city and
Davenport.
A picnic composed of the members OF
the Muscatine bar and their lady friends to
Linwood is on the taps. There is a
wicked story told on like picnic of the
Rock Island and Davenport lawyers, who
went of into the woods somewhere and
drank spring aoater all day; some of them
got home the same evening, others next
day, and some on Saturday night too late
to get shaved for church, and one particu-
lar member of the Davenport bar did not
get in for ten days. He said spring soater
did not agree with him. It is universally
conceded up there that lawyers can go to
picnics to beat the world, but that they
cannot get home in the manner that well
regulated picnicers should.