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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01
ANNUAL PICNIC.
The Stark County Pioneer Association at
The Fair Grounds.

The Stark County Pioneer Association at
The Fair Grounds.
The old settlers of Stark County will
hold their annual basket picnic this
year on
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14TH.
All who have resided in the county
fifty years are considered members.
They will assemble at the County Fair
Grounds at 10 o'clock a. m. The fore
noon will be spent in social intercourse.
DINNER AT I'm.
On a signal by the band the Associa-
tiOn will assemble at the stand and list
en- to the reports from the different
Townships; of the death of members
since the last meeting. Following this
report will be the
GRAFTON BY HON. GEO. W. RAFF.
The following gentlemen have each
consented to contribute to the interest
of the occasion by the delivery of
short address: Judge 8. Meyer, Canton; !;
Rev. P. Herbruck, Canton; Washington
Guest, Pike; L. l.. LanbOrn, Lexington; I;
VIM. G.. Myers, Lawrence; Robt. II. Fol-
ger, Perry; Samuel Brooke, Lexington;
Levi Stump. Perry; David Yant, Bethle-
hem; A. McGregOr, Canton; Andrew
Pontius, Plain; James Bayliss, Perry;
DR.. A. H. Sherman, Secretary Portage
and Summit county Association, and H.
Il. Gregg, New Lisbon.
1t is expected that the Vice President
of each township in the county will fur
nish the Secretary of the Association,
DR.. Lew Slusser, before the day of meet
ing, list of the deaths that have occur
red among the old settlers during the
past year, with brief biographical
sketch of each.
JAS. A. SAXToN,
w. W. REED,
JOHN +. RAYNoLDS,
H. II. MYERS,
GEO. w. LAWRENCE,
THOMAS MCCALL.
Executive Committee.
County papers please eOpy)
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01
A SPLENDID FARM FOR
SALE.

A splendid farm will be sold by the undersigned on
the premises PUBLIC SALE to the highest bidder on
SATURDAY, JULY 1st, 1882,
Between the hours Of and O'Clock p. being the
west half Of the southeast quarter OF section number
"a in canton township Stark county Ohio, and known
the Newman farm, containing eighty (SOl acres Of
land, more or less.
This farm consists of sxtyve C65) of the best
farming land In Stark county with fifteen acres Of
good timbered land. good new eightroOm dwelling
house. with good cellar; large barn and necessary out
buildings fruit Orchard good and rfaillng well
water said lying along and upon both sides OF
public road leading from Canton to Bolivar, and 2h
miles southwest OF the city Of Canton.
Terms OF Sae-One- half down. "a 800 in one year and
the balance years from day Of sale, with per
cent interest deferred payments, and secured By
mortgage said premises Further conditions will be
made known on day Of sale.
SAMUEL w. ROONTZ,
Agent and Trustee of heirs of Sarah Newman, de-
ceased, and OF Henry Newman
Canton. May 80, 18S2,-e
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01
Excursions to the West

June 9Th and 20, for Nebraska, Colorado,
Kansas, Montana, Nevada, Idaho, WyO-
ming, Utah, California, Oregon, and
all parts of the West. 100000 acres Of
U, P. Ry. Lands for sale in Nebraska on
IL years time at 6 per cent.
For rates, free maps, papers, &c, call
on or address H. II. GEETING, U. P. Ry.
Land and Pass. Agt. Office, Deweese's
Hat Store, Canton, Ohio.
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what 10 Gents viii Do.

By calling at Durbin, Wright & Cos
drug store, you can get sample bottle
of Dr.. BOsankO's Cough and Lung Syrup
which will relieve the most obstinate
Cough or Cold, and show you what the
regular 30 cent size will do. When
troubled with Asthma, Bronchitis, Dry,
Hacking Cough, Pains in the Chest, and
all diseases of the Throat and Lungs,
try sample bottle of this medicine.
iQne1QV
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01

at O'Clock D. M upon the premises, the following de:
scrbed estate situate in the county OF STARK and
State Of Ohio tOw tract Of fourteen acres more or
less being the northeast quarter OF section six
teen g. township ten 10) Canton range eight (o In
said county Of stark bounded fOllows Beginning az
post standing the north bank OF Nnshillen creek
which bears north. twenty degrees east nom Stone IN
the center Of the section line four chains; thence not
two degrees eighteen chains and forty links 70
two chains forty-one links TO post; thence SOUTH
degrees east eighteen chains and
links post the north bank Of said creek thence
south sixtytwo degrees west one chain ana SeVenve
links 10 post the bank OF said creek; thence soutn
seyentyfOur and half degrees west fourteen cnalns
and twentyseven links to the place OF beginning con-
tanning fifteen and half acres excepting tnereIrom
tract and $4,000 acres Off OF the north END or
said tract conveyed by John J. Fast TO "a fast Dy
deed dated the 14th day OF june, 1871. Also ex,
ceptnR thererom alley fifteen feet In width on and
along the north end OF the residence said fourteen
acre tract excepting therefrOm right OF way M
feet In width along the east side OF Sad
acre running north and south ana 20 DO
ant said and BB100 acre tract and also except
ing the roadbed and right OF way on me con
notion valley Railroad Company as now estaonSned
and located and said tract as the same Wa
conveyed By said Peter Numan In his meume py ueeu
70 the Straltsvie Railroad Company.
Appraised at S4550.
Terms Of sale-One-third In hand, one-third In one
year and onetird In two years from the day OF Sae
interest the payments to be secured by mortgage
upon the premises sold.
JACOB MILLER,
HIRAM DOLL,
Administrators Of the estate OF Peter
1une1h human, deceased.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01

awberries, fine and plump, also
vegetables of all kinds will be found at
the grocery store of Soliday u Disler's
on West Tuscarawas street, to-day and
during the coming week. full line
of staple and fancy groceries always on
hand.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01
MARKETS.
COMMERCIAL MARKETS.


CHICAGO MAY 3l.-Wheat active and higher; No
Chicago spring 81 2Sl5 cash Corn frmer; No 152ic
cash. Oats Irregular but frmer; No 5lIc cash.
rive unchanged at soc cash. Barley weak at 81 O6C6
To- Pork strongat 80 40 cash. Lard firm and high
er at all 45 cash.
LIVE sTOCK
NEW YORK. May 8l-Beeves-Receipts 4,BOO headi
firm; best corn and still fed steers 10 -
Receipts IL 900 head market dull; common to prime
cpped sheep 81 85dB 25; Southern spring lambs ~ 90
as so. Hogs-Receipts 300 head; live hogs firm
ats 75RQ
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01

have two choice lots on corner East
Bird and 4th streets, near Fort Wayne R.
R., which offer for sale cheap, and on
reasonable terms. For further particu-
Lars call on or address,
JOSEPH ZIMMERMAN,
ma11h Cor. Bird and 4th SITS.
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Sheriff Sale.
order of sale ON Execution.

John Kirkpatrick
Order OF sale on Execution.
Morgan Owens )
BY virtue of execution issued from the court Of
pleas of stark county, Ohio and TO directed
will offer for sale public OutCry at the Bridgeport
coal mines, three miles north of MassOn,
Monday, the 18th day of June, 1882,
the following described personal property tO-wit: Two
pair coal scales four coal cars anvil bellows
gTindstOne, lot Of coal wheels and old iron
and one stable
Sale to commence at IL o'clock a.. m. Terms cash.
jun1O H. ALTEKRUSE, Sheriff.
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For Sale, ,

A two-story house, containing 4 rooms,
good cement cellar, well and cistern,
and coal shed; with corner lot 5OX197,
filed with fruit bearing trees. The
house is in good condition and the lot
well and newly fenced. Apply to Henry
Beirwirth, Jr., No. 8 Liberty St., opposite
Canton Cutlery Works, Canton, Ohio.
Consideration S14OO. ma11gm
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01

"THE freest government cannot long
endure where the tendency of the law is
to create a rapid accumulation of prop
erty in the hands Of the few, and to rem
der the masses of the people poor and
denendent." ."-Daniel Webster.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01

j. A. Bachman, of the old Schwalm
stand, has just received large ship
ment of genuine Export Lager Beer
from the Celebrated MOerlein Brewery,
Cincinnati. This Lager Beer is manu-
featured expressly for the export trade,
and is the finest Beer made in the cOun-
try. Mr.. Bachman will keep this cele-
brated Beer bottled for family use. Per-
sons wishing a good article of Beer
should not fail to call at Bachman'S.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01
Monday, the 18th day of June, 1882,
AN ORDINANCE.

To Levy and Assess a Special Tax on
South Market Street, between Seventh
and Cedar streets, to pay the costs and
expenses of Sprinkling said street
during the months of May, June, July,
August, September and October, A. d.
1882.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01

"Smith's Sunday law" has such an
effect in our town, that you can scarce
ly see anybody on the streets on Sunday.
Remember the law don't keep you from
going to church, Mass. Independent.
Did you go?
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Wanted.

At once, 25 good Cigar Makers. Steady
work guaranteed. Can make dollars
and upwards a day at prices paid, by
working full ten hours. Apply to
WIN. VOLKMAN,
$40 Lock Box No. 255, Canton, o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01

J.H. Gully, Wholesale Agent for the
celebrated Philip Best Milwaukee Lager
and Export Beer. Families can have
orders filled by addressing p. o. Box 252,
or at the BOttling Works, at No. 43 East
Tuscarawas St., Canton, o. [ma11hm
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01
City Lnta for Sale.

The undersigned offers for sale two
good city lots, 33x184 feet each, well To-
Gated on North street. Terms reas0na-
BILE. Apply to JOSEPH RIGLER.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01
Saturday, the 1st day of July, 1882

Saturday, the 1st day OF July, 1852,
the following described real estate situate
ty tOwt: the northwest quarter Of section six 90,
township ten (lO) in rarge eight (s) containing one
hundred and sixty tl6U) acres of land more or less
Also the northwest quarter of section ID In town.
ship ten (lO) of eight 49, containing one hun
dred and sixty l6OJ Of land, more less Also
OF the southeast quarter OF section 81, In Plain
township, stark county, commencing for description
said sectlOn thence south along the section line
eighty rods thence west parallel with the north section
line seventy rods thence north parallel with the west
section line eighty rOds thence east on the quarter sec
ton line seventy rods 10 the place of beginning contain
ing thirty-hve $3.50 Of land. Also lot number
eighteen hundred and seventyelght (lS1S) IN canton
city, stark county, Ohio.
The northwest quarter section six 90 appraised at
$S5 per acre.
The northwest quarter of section seven Cd appraised
at Sl42 lO-1OO per acre
The thirty-fve acres appraised at 81 1 per acre.
The house and lot In Canton appraised at $3.50.
The northwest quarter of section Cd divided
Into four separate tracts: ~
Tract contains 20 S0-100 acres appraised at tl45
per acre.
Tract b contains 4425 acres appraised at s14O per
acre.
Tract contains 44s9s acres appraised at sl45 per
Tract contains 45.s55 acres appraised at Sl4O per
acre.
Tracts A. B. and D of section will each be offered
separate and Will also be offered whole comprising
the northwest quarter Of section Cd, and VIII be
sold which ever way 1t will sell best.
Sale TO commence at O'Clock p. Terms, one
third cash day OF SALE and the balance in two equal
payments with interest from day of SALE secured by mort
gage of the premises.
iun1e II. ALTEKRUSE Sheriff.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01

The place to buy Safety YapOr or an
Economist Oil Stove is at 40 East Tusca-
rawas street, Canton, Ohio. Circulars
sent on application.
+. W. AMSDEN, Agt.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01
To Save Money.

Persons wishing to visit or move West
should call an or address H. II. GEETING,
Agent q. P. Ry., at Dewees's Hat Store,
for rates and information. (J5-tD
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01
CANTON RETAIL MARKET.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Call and Settle.

The old firm Of l.. Bechele Il Bro. having been dis
solved IL Is desirable that the firm business should be
settled up as soon as possible This therefore, is 10
notify all persons knowing themselves indebted and
those who may have claims call and settle without
delay IL Is hoped that prompt attention Will be given
to this notice, and save bother all round.
l.. BIECHELE,
CJune ltf a. BIECHELE.
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Wanted

To borrow $2,5OO.OOfOr term of years
at 8 per cent interest. Good first mort
gage security in double the amount.
ENQUIRE at this office. may11tf
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01

j. A. Bachman has just received an
other lot of Fine Imported Liquors,
the finest to be found, and
among them are the celebrated Mag
BitteTs and the YeTitable Benedictine
LiQueur de L'Abbaye de Fecamp
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01

John Eby s. Son have opened flour
and feed store at A South Market street,
corner of Ninth, and have always on
hand the best brands of family flour,
hay, straw, etc. Goods delivered free to
any part of the city. Give them call.
iuleleW
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01

Use Charles A. Biechele's India Coffee.
The only pure, ung g!azed coffee IN the
city. 1t is unrivalled in flavor. GrOce-
nv, corner of Sth and Market Sts.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01

Live frogs, live fish and live turtles,
for use of invalids, promptly furnished
at my place on Fulton road, near Lake
Park station, on the Valley Railway.
may20h NICK HUBERTH.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01

j. A. Bachman, of the old Schwalm
stand, keeps the largest and finest as
sOrtment of pure wines and liquors to
be found. His stock consists of none
but the best brands and is sold at rea-
sOnable prices.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01

Elder S. Kline will preach at the
Rowland church next Sunday afternoon
at 315 o'clock. Prayer meeting will be
held at 2 p. IN.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01

Go to the new Steam Laundry Of Frank
Bishop, under the SaxtOn block, if you
want your shirts, collars and cuffs done
up in good style.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01
Fashionable Dress Making,

By Miss Mary Schuetz. Residence, 81
n. Poplar street, east side, second door
north of Second. Work fashiOnably and
promptly done. feb16tf
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01

Dannemiller's COrdOva coffee retains
It's strength and aroma. Ask your gro
ear for IT.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01

Wanted at st. Cloud Hotel ? good girls
TO do dining room work. Wages from
10 to ~ dollars per month, board in
eIuded. may11gy
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01
BRICK. BRICK.

Merley, Dupont & Co., LouisvlIIe, o.
VIII have Brick ready for delivery Wednesday, June
7tb 1892 Our brick are burned in the patent kiln
furnace and not eXceed by any In the market We
will manufacture Two Million Brick this season
We keep a limited supply Of Pressed Brick on hand, ahd
make any amount order. Parties in want of good
Brick should make application early. We can ship to
any point on the railroad at reduced rates.
MERLEY, DUPONT Il co.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01
Piano For Sale.

A new Wheelock 716 octave piano for
sale cheap. Apply to Miss Emma Nc
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01

BY virtue of order OF sale issued by clerk OF the
Court of Common Pleas Of stark county Ohio, in the
above action and to directed will offer for sale at
public Outcy at the door of the Court House, in the city
of Canton, stark county, Ohio, on
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01

Enough is enough; but too much Is
too much. This applies just now to the
rainy time.
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Sheriff Sale.

Guy E. Crosse ct al Order of SALE Stark county Com
Pleas Court
John Adam Yeast
by virtue alias order Of sale issued by the clerk
Of the of pleas OF Stark county, Ohio, in
the above action directed will offer for sale
public OutcTy at the door of the court house in the
city of Canton, stark county, Ohio, on
Saturday, the 1st day of July, 1882,
the following described real situated in said
county tOWt: Lot No 21 in Guy T.. Crosses Pleasant
View addition to the city of MassillOn.
Appraised at $3.50.
sale to commence at one O'Clock p m. Terms cash.
iunele II. ALTEKRUSE, Sheriff.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01

j. A. Bachman keeps an extra fine
quality of pure Grape Brandy for medic
inal purposes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01

Go to COrnell's for picture frames and
stationery at great bargTins.
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EnCal 0rus.

Beautiful styles in low shoes for
ladies and gents at Watkins.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01

AB-SCHNEIDER--o the Both of May, by
Rev. p. Herbruck, Mr.. John Schwab and Miss Anna
Eliza Schneider, both Of Canton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01
BUSINESS ITEMS.

short Line Road of Communication Be
tween Buyer and Seller.
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Chronic Diseases a Specially.

Darling
tntes ayNhe ret WI q
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For a fine article of pure Holland Gin
20 to j. A. Bachman's.
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@Blue Grass Route of Ohio" ap2Ot
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AMERICAN HOUSE, CANTON, O

Gentlemen No. g. Consultation
for Ladies, No. T.,
until
will visit this
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01
Sheriff Sale.

Clement Russell Order of SALE Stark cOun
ty Common Pleas Court
Wilhelm KTusChinski ct al.
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LEGAL.
Sheriff Sale.
Vs. Stark County
Frank Meyer etal) Common Pleas Court

BY virtue OF order of sale issued by the Clerk OF
the Court of Common Pleas of stark county, Ohio, In
the action, and TO directed will offer for sale
public Outcry the door OF the Court House. In the
city Of Canton, stark county, ohio, ON
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01

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stopped in "a hours after taking specific
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-06-01
ADMINISTRATORS SALE
OF REAL ESTATE.
Saturday, July 1st, 1882,

In pursuance of order Probate Court Of Stark
county, OhiO we Will offer at public anction free Of
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PROBATE NOTICE.

The following having been filed in the Pro
Court within and for the county of Stark and Sate
Ohio will be for hearing examination and passage on
SATURDAY, JUNE Oath, 1882:
Partial account Of John Clemens Administrator
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ma11h
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Who be suffering from the effects youthful 9es indsereon
man We will forfeit $500 for seminal weakness
read this notice that
the
bordering the last and suffering from all OF
obnaey procrasnaion the time will
s physicians render assistance when the door
relief
despair imagna
of
medical skill before grim death drives to premature
National Republican., 1882-03-21
WEST WASHINGTON.

RIVER NEws.-The steamship e. c. Knight mr.
rived yesterday at four o'clock p. M. and leaves
again for New York on Friday morning. The Jane
Moseley left lastnight for Norfolk. The steamship
John Gibson will arrive from New York on Mon
day next. Steamer Lady of the Lake came up to
Horr's mills yesterday after -four. The steamship
Norfolk, OF William p. Clydes Philadelphia line,
Captain n. w. lawson left Hight street wharf last
night with n load Of empty barrels.
The mills commenced operation yesterday, the
water in the Georgetown level of the canal having
been turned on again. As soon as navigation
opens (Which will be about April y, the boats at
Cumberland, some seventy five in oil, loaded with
coal, will start for this port.
The banquet last night at Market Hall, on High
street, given under the auspices of the Knights OF
Pythias, was a success, and reflected credit upon
the body Of knightly gentlemen who managed the
affair.
Rev. J. Nick. Riley delivered his farewell sermon
at the Dunbarton NJ. L. Church on Sui day.
William Louis Schley Lodge, No. 4, will receive
an official visit from the grand officers l. o. NJ. o
the District on Thursday evening, at half-pas
seven o'clock.
Fire engines Nos and were called to box III
Sunday morning, about three o'clock, by false
alarm caused by grounded wire
The solemn rite of confirmation was admins
tered to several candidates at Christ Church Sun
day night by the Rt Rev.William Pinckney, d. D..
bishop of the diocese ofMaryland.