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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-05-04

THAT admirable journal, the Philadel-
pbia Eoening Telegraph, celebrated May
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16

Akron is the only one of the cities
named that enrOlls larger per cent. of
its school population than Canton, while
the average is much below that Of Can
ton. 1t will also be observed that some
/ cities OF about the same population, aC-
cOrding to the census of 1880, report
much larger enumeration of school
youth than Canton.
The per cent. of average daily at
tendance of all the schools based on the
average enrolment is 92
The prevalence of measles during the
| winter and the small pOX scare during
| the spIing term inteTfered greatly with
the attendance at some schools, and
lowered the average very materially.
The East Fifth Street Second D Primary
has the best record of attendance, haV-
ing attained an average of SO per cent.
The record in regard to punctuality is
excellent. The whole number of cases
of tardiness is 1,149; the number of
different pupils tardy, 634. The num-
Der of pupils who have perfect record
in punctuality for the past year is 2,349;
many also had perfect report in at
tendance, but we cannot give the num-
Der definitely. In punctuality the East
and @ Grammar and the East Eighth
Street Second d Primary Schools have
the best record, each having two cases
of hardness during the year.
The order in the schools, with few
exceptions, was very good. There were
comparatively few cases in which it be-
came necessary to resort to severe
measures of discipline. With 300 more
pupils to discipline there was a decrease
in the number of cases of corporal
punishment. The total number of cases
of corporal punishment reported, in
cluding the cases in which the punish
ment was inflicted by the Superintend-
ent, is 119.
The great majority of the pupils have
been industrious and faithful to school
duties and have made cOmmendable
progress. Some were irregular in at
tendance and were Indifferent students
when at school and they shared the
usual fate of such pupils.
The teachers have been earnest in
their work and constant in their efforts
to promote the best interests of the
schools. The various departments of
school work have received due atten
tiOn. The aim has been to do thorough
work and to make the pupils self
reliant.
We again ask in behalf of the schools
the encouragement and cooperation of
the patrons; without that the teacher
cannot be wholly successful. Visitors
to our schools are always welcome, and
honest and intelligent criticism will be
thankfully received.
In conclusion, 1 give most sincere
thanks to the patrons and friends who
have given aid and encouragement in
the past; to the principals and teachers
for their cheerful and hearty cooperation
mall efforts to increase the efficiency of
the schools; and to the members of the
Board of Education for their continued
support. Respectfully submitted,
j. II. LEHMAN,
Superintendent.
Canton, Oct. 16, 1882.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16

One of the most gratifying featuresof
last years growth of the schools is the
large increase of the Grammar Schools.
Formerly the increase was confined
chiefly to the Primaries. Last year We
had an increase of 128 in the Grammar
SchOOls-mOre than double the largest
increase of any previous year.
Sixty-fye per cent. of all the youth In
this school district between and 2l
years of age were enrolled in the publiG
schools. About 600 were enrolled In the
parOchial and private schools of the
city. Adding this number to the enroll
ment in the public schools gives 78 per
cent. of the entire school population. The
children between 6 and 16 years Tir-
tually constitute the school population.
The whole number between 6 and is
years enrolled in public and parOchIal
schools was 3,544, and the number
enumerated, 3,808. According to these
statistics 264 children between 6 and i6
years, or per cent. of the whole num-
Der, did not attend any school during
the year.
Below we give the enumeration, the
enrolment and the per cent. enrolled in
all cities of this State having a school
population of 1000 or more, as obtained
from the report of the State School Com
missioner for 1901:
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16
New Invention.

During our rambles about the CITY
this week we visited G.. G.. Haryey's
Keystone Mills, on South Cherry street,
and personally examined the new grad
ual reduction process by which the pop
ular sunlight Flour" is made. This
new departure in milling machinery is
called the Little Buckeye" and is the
invention of Mr.. Charles s. Rider, of the
tirm of G. 8. Rider & Co., of this city
This firm occupies a portion of the
second story of the Car Works as a work
shop, and, though they have been work
ing along quietly for several months,
their success entities them now to
prominent notice. The gradual reduc-
tiOn machines referred to at HarVey's
mill are the first ones ever set up in any
mill in the country. They occupy but a
very small space and are designed to
take the place of the roller system. The
new machines work on rubber system,
and the constant action of the rubbers
Keeps the wheat revolving so that there
is no possibility of heating. Their
work Is 80 perfect and the great saving
in power and expense makes the
Buckeye" an invention of vast i'm
pOrtance to all progressive miIlers.
Upon lnquiring among different parties
as to how the Sunlight Flour" made
by this new process, suited them, we
have been assured by all that they con-
sidered it far superior to -four made by
the roller system. We congratulate our
young tOwnsman, Mr.. Rider, upon the
success of his invention, and have no
doubt, from the opinion of millers and
millWrights who have seen the machine
work, but what they will meet with
large and increasing demand.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16

their professions. More are engaged I'm
the banking business or are employesrfn
banks now, or were so engaged in the
past, than in any other department Of
business. None, so far as / can learn
have ever been under arrest for dis
turbanee of the peace, the commission
or any crime, or the violation of any
law. About One-half of the young
ladies became teachers, most of them be-
Ing employed either in the past or at
present in the Canton schools. More
than twO-thirds of the ladies now en-
ployed in our schools are graduates Of
the Canton High School. A large ma
lorlty of those who enter the High
School do not graduate, yet are greatly
benefited, many almost completing tha
course, and what has been said about
the alumni applies to most of those who
have taken partial course.
THE SCHOOLS IN GENERAL.
The rapid growth of our schools con-
tinued during the last school year, the
increase in enrolment being 3O1. The
attendance has been more than doubled
during the past ten years, as shown bY
the following table.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16
The following Claims were allowed:
CoNNOTTON COMMENTS,
News and Notes of the Narrow Guage
Railroad,

railroad,
Since the excursion season has ended
the public have nov been advised, or
nave not heard much of the COnnOttOn
railroad. They have been told about
Congress Lake, and the pavilion, the
groves, the fishing and such topics, un-
I'LL 1T IS positive relief to change the
subject, and speak about the workings
of the road since the fall and winter sea-
son has set in.
-, Upon inquiry, it is learned that
the company is rapidly pushing
forward its "Straitsyilie" extension,
and the grading is entirely completed
to COshOctOn, and the rails laid a dis
tance of 80 miles from Canton, and the
road will reach COshOctOn by Jan. 1st.
This will afford another outlet to the
lakes for the immense coal deposits and
minerals that the COnnOttOn taps, and
shows the wisdom of the stockholders in
pushing forward the completion of the
road and its outlying connections.
NOTES AND NEWS.
Geo. Carlisle is running as conductor
on construction train on the main
line. He is good man.
George M. SandersOn, of Mount
vernon, Is the new ticket agent at the
ConnottOn depot and succeeds Vim. H.
Morgan.
Mr. Henry G. Bush is doing good work
on the Straitsyille division of the Con-
notion Railway as superintendent of the
culverts and grading.
VIM. H. Morgan, former ticket agent
at the Canton station, has been taken
into the Auditors office to fill the place
of +. +. BOyntOn. He gives good salts
faction to the Company.
Messrs. Swift and Hubbard, conduc-
tors, now make through runs between
Cleveland and SherrOdsville, the former
stopping at SherrOdsVille and the latter
at Cleveland each night.
Do not forget to note the change of
time table in this issue of the DEMOCRAT.
Several parties have been left during
the past few days, for not knowing the
new time table.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16
YEARS
Total

Some time ago endeavored to learn
the residence, the character and the
callings of the alumni of the Canton
High School. 1 succeeded in getting
definite information of all but few.
All are engaged in honorable pursuits in
life. The young men became lawyers,
editors, ministers, teachers, bankers,
merchants, farmers, manufacturers;
some are employees in banks, book
keepers, clerks in stores, several entered
the army, ,AOne died there; one entered
the U. s. N. A. at Annapolis, Md, and a
few have not yet chosen any occupation
Some have already become prominent in
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16

street, which has all the appearance
of clean, neat place, and low prices
are promised.
Stacy. Adams So Co.'s celebrated fine
hand sewed boots, shoes and CATERS in
latest styles. Howard j. Watkins is
sole agent for them in Canton.
The concert and dance given by the
COncOrdia on Thursday evening was
we'll attended, and the various selec-
tiOns were well rendered. Prof. Geo.
Weiss was the musical director.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16

The quarterly meeting of the North
eastern Ohio Medical Association met in
Peoples hall, MassillOn, Tuesday, Nov.
18th, at IL o'clock a. m. President N. s.
Eyerhard in the chair, DR.. Brant of Can
ton was made Secretary pro tenn. The
Association resolved to attend the State
Medical SOciety's next annual meeting
at Cleveland. Cases were reported and
discussed. DR.. Phillips of Canton read
a paper on the mortality of infants.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16

gas in many places Is only one candle
power, when it should be sixteen. Mr..
Fawcett said the Gas Co., has not enough
pressure, and Mr.. Reynolds is trying his
best to remedy it.
Mr.. Warner, Chairman of Streets and
Alleys, and Mr.. Fawcett, Chairman of
Public Lights, had wOrdy tilt, when
reminded by Pres't Sherrick that some
bills were to be allowed and paid, when
in funds"
The following claims were alloWed:
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16
Fall Shoe Trade.

Never so driving befOre the weather
does not check the demand, and people
really crowded us out yesterday. The
best goods at low prices tell the story:
Gents fine, hand -sewed shoes, So 81 $500
Gents waterproof shoes. 49,. 81 Ats
Gents nObby NJ. s., any style 300
Ladies' first class ct. butt. 200
Ladies' elegant kid butt. .2.35
Ladies' waterproof common sense. .335
Ladies' lovely side lace [KelIy's1. 1926
Ladies' front lace [newl 3.75
We have house full of the prettiest
slippers to be found, and keep the finest
and best rubber shoes made, in all styles.
f. NJ. MCGILLIN 81 Co.,
Cleveland, Ohio,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16

Farmers, ask for Fishers patent
American hay knife with adjustable
handlers. 1t is the best. All the hard
ware dealers in Canton have them for
sale.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16

A temperance conference will COM
mence on Friday at 101s a. m. on the
18th inst, in the First M. E. Church,
ford, who will lecture in the evening.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16

All members of Mannheim Lodge No.
408 are requested to attend the lodge on
Thursday evening, Nov. %. Business of
Importance. By order of
VIM. ZANDT, Sec. AUG. LEEDER, N. G..
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16

Herbruck, at AZ East Tuscarawas
street, will have a stock Of fine jewelry
in a few days.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16

Goldberg Bros. have just received a
choice line Of silks, which are of the
finest quality. They merit close atten-
tiOn and examination.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16

We call attention to the advertisement
of Whites great gift book sale in Bast's
block, North Market street. The sale
will positively close on Saturday night.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16

Fresh tub oysters at 80 cents per
quart at Z. T. Crowl S Co. Telephone
orders promptly attended to.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16

The cheapest and most reliable gro
Gerry store in the city is at No. Ia North
Market street. Mr.. George Fessler is
the proprietor.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16
Closing Out Sale.

Twill sell my entire stock of Clothing
and Gents Furnishing Goods regardless
of cost. l mean business. No humbug.
1 have already disposed of my store room
and will positively quit the business by
January 1st. Don't forget the place.
s. GUNZBERG,
No. 6, Red Front, Pub. Square.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16

Herbruck, at AZ East Tuscarawas
street, is prepared 10 do all kinds of fine
watch repairing
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16

Chas. Trimble was knocked down last
night on Liberty street by a gang of
three men and robbed of money and
valuables to the amount of $43.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16

The U. B. Church are fortunate in
securing the famous "Burdette," of the
Burlington Hawkeye, who, as a humOr-
ist, has attained national reputation.
His lecture will be on the 29th, and the
subject "The Pilgrimages of Funny
Man.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16

8 Mems Kip Boots, every pair warranted,
from $1.50 to $3.50 at Watkins, South
Market and Eighth streets.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16

The Canton City Mills, formerly known
the Union Mills, has changed hands.
Corl & Blake are the proprietOrs, ]. F.
Blake having purchased the interest of
Mr.. Rank.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16

CorsetsI Corsetsl 40 cents and up
wards. Warranted to fit and give perfect
satisfaction, at Goldberg Bros.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16

Great bargains in Overcoats at Red
Front, No. 6 Public Square.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16

For boys and children's clothing call
at No. Red Front Clothing Hall, Pub
lie Square.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16
EDUCATIONAL NEWS.
Annual Report OF the Canton Union
Schools of 1872.

To THE BOARD OF EDUCATIoN:
GENTLEMEN:-I have the honor to sub
NIT for your consideration my sixth
annual report of the Canton Public
Schools. The schools were in session
forty weeks, commencing on Monday,
September 5th, 1881, and ending on
Thursday, June 22nd, 1882. The follow
ing is a summary of statistics:
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16

NAMES OF GRADUATES.
Laura NJ Bartlett Mary r Mccall
Edith NJ Ensign, Flora &. OTth,
Jessie Frederick, Emily Ritterspaugh
Jennie NJ Gibbs Laura NJ ShOrb,
Jennie W GOnder Ida NJ Van Swerlngen,
Lizzie Henry, Clarinda WalseT
Retta LOutZenheiser, Phebe ASWilliS
1t is matter of regret that none of
the boys who entered the High School
with this class finished the course. Many
boys and girls who might avail them
selves of the advantages afforded, and
complete the full course of study pre-
scribed, leave school to accept situations
when they can earn few dollars or be-
cause they do not properly appreciate
the Importance and value of the higher
branches. Yet the number of pupils
who completed the entire course dur
ing recent years is comparatively great
er than the number graduated in the
earlier history of the school. The first
class graduated in 1857. More pupils
graduated from the High School during
the last six years than in the 10 years
from 1857 to 1876 inclusive.
The following table shows the num-
Der of graduates for each year from 1857
to the present time:
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16

Number of pupils grauated from the High
4
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-16

City Solicitor said many gasoline
lamps do not burn, especially on North
Market street, and if contract is not ftff-
filled, should not be paid for. Also that
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-03-14
Don't Worry.

A saying which is often quoted to
those who are apt to worry over things
that have not happened and may never
occur is, Don't cross bridge until you
come to it." 1t is said to have origina-
ted In the following way:
There was once q man and woman
who PLANNED to espeaa day at friends
house, which Tas some miles distant
from their own. SO one pleasant morn
ing they started out to make the visit !;
they had not gone far before the woman
remembered bridge they had to cross
which was very old and unsafe, and she
began to worry about it.
"What shall we do about the bridge p
she said to her husband. 81 shall never
dare to go over it,and we can't cross tho
river any, her way"
"Oh," said the man, 81 forgot that
it's bad place. Suppose that it should
break through. We should be drown
ed" :
"Or suppose that you should step on
rotten plank and break your leg. what
would become Of me and the baby ?" /
81 don't know" said the man, "what
would become Of any of US, for ! could
not work, and we should starye to
DEATH"
So they went on worrying, till thew
got to the bridge, when, 10 and behold,
since they had been there last new
bridge had been built; and they crossed
over in safety, and found they might as
we'll have saved themselves all their anx-
iety.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-03-14
A Practical Papa.

Senator Sawyer, who is one Of the
very rich men in Congress, is evidently
eninently practical. After his daugh-
ters grew up, he called them to him for
a solemn conversation one day, and said
impressively:
"My children, you know that am 8
rich man now. but you also know thai
riches are apt to take wings TO them.
selves and fly away, SO l would feel
much happier about your future if fell
certain that you could take care Of your
selves if / should lose my money and
be unable to provide for you. Now, tc
please me- he added persnssively, won
you learn to make your own clothes and
cook good dinner?7
"Cerlainly," replied the girls with
cheerful promptness, and each sealed
the bargain with kiss to her father.
Not long afterward they invited both
their parents and few intimate friend:
10 dine with them on certain evening
and, after the repast had been enjoyed
and praised by all present, triumphantly
announced that they had cooked the
dinner themselves, unaided, and each
had made the pretty dress they wore or
the occasion. Their father, highly graf
fled by their obedience to bis wishes
promptly presented each one of then
with a check for $4,000.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-03-14

closed--my breath came--my tongue
was Observation-Disclosures mother! dear
husband y issued from my lips. !
A wild shrek of JOY greeted my re.
turned animation; wild confusion fol.
lowed; the coff.n nd was torn off; was
lifted out and carried to bed; the
house was roused; the doctor was sent
for; and before morning nv dear chill
dren we're led to the bed Of their living
mother.
I need add but little more. recov
cred rapidly-mv diseasesieft me-and
in three weeks I was able TO resume nv
journey homeward--a living wonder, il
not miracle.
1t was the second night latter nv sup
posed sdecease that was restored to life
I had been placed in coffin. which wa:
10 have been sealed up The next dav, fol
the lo5g, homeward journey OF the dead
The devotion of my husband, under TIE
providence of God, saved me.
am now in the bosom of my happy
family, alive and well; and in nv daily
prayer of thanksgiving for my wonder.
full deliverance, l earnestly pray to h
long spared to those who so devotedly
love me.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-03-14
Victor Hugo on ImmOrtality.-A
Joyous Faith for a Man of Eighty.

Victor Hugo on ImmOrtality.-A
Joyous Faith for Man of Eighty.
feel in myself the future life. l sm
like forest which has been more than
once cut down. The new shoots are
stronger and lievelier than ever. / am
rising, 1 know. toward the sky. The
sunshine is on my head The earth
gives me its generous sap, but Heaven
lights me with the reflection OF unkno wn
worlds. You say the soul is nothing
but the resultant of bodily powers
Why, then, is my soul the more lumin
Gus when my bodily powers begin to
fail. Winter is on my head and eternal
spring is in my heart. Then breathe,
at this hour, the fragrance Of the lilacs.
the violets and the roses as at 20 wears.
The nearer approach the end the plain
er Ihear around me the immortal sym.
phonies of the worlds which invite me
1t is marvellous yet simple. 1t is fairy
tale, and it is history. For half cen
tury have been writing my thoughts
in prose, verse, history, philosophy,
drama, romance, tradition, satire, ode,
song-I bave tried all. But l feel that
I have not said the thousandth part OF
what is in me. When l 60 down 10 the
grave / can say. like so many others, 81
have finished my days work." but can
not say, ''f have finished my life" My
days. work will begin again the rext
morning. The tomb is not blind alley !;
it is az thoroughfare. 1t closes in the
twilight to open with the dawn. l i'm
prove every hour, because l love this
world as my fatherland, because the
truth dompels me, az it compelled Vol
taire, that human divinity. My work is
only beginning My monument is
hardly above its foundation. would
te geadzso see u mounting and mount
ing for ever. The thirst for the Infinite
proves infnity.