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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02
Murder at a Ball,

Last Friday night the Buckeye COrnet
Band gave ball at BOtzum's Station, a
small place on the Valley railway, eight
miles north of Akron. A drunken negro
named John DetTO went to the dance
and conducted himself in such a man
ner that he became almost an unbear-
able nuisance. He staggered about
proclaming his ability to lick" any
body there. Finally Thomas Brooks or
dered DetrO out and forced him to go,
following him down stairs. Brooks
went back to the ballroom and was
prOmenading with a young lady when
DetrO reappeared and fOully abused
Brooks, who suddenly left his partner,
seized an ak and struck DetrO on the
head with it, killing him almost in
stantly. Brooks went to Akron on Sat-
urday morning and gave himself up.
The proprietor of the place where the
dance was held has been arrested as ac-
cessOry to the murder. 1t is said he
procured the ak for the purpose of hav-
ing it used on DetrO.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02
TONsORIAL TERRoRs.
A Razor Cuts True Love Between a Fra
Girl and Horn Blower.


a Razor Cuts True Love Between a FraiI
Girl and a Horn Blower
Thomas Merton, who worked in the
Sate works, and also played the bass
horn in the City Band, was arrested ON
Saturday night for fOrcible entry into
the house OF Mrs. Tressel on East
Fourth street, where he wanted to see
MS annie" who was staying with
Lizzie Engel. Said Annie, whose last
name Is Moore, is servant girl who
attended dances in the various halls of
the city, more especially where beer was
dispensed. She became acquainted with
this wlnd-jammer at dance on July
4th last, and after a great many quad
rifles, galOps, pOlkas, three-hand "MuI--
doom picnic" reels, which they enjoyed
during the season, she quarTelled with
him, and he with her, and finally she
said that he threatened on one occasion
to cut her into mince meat with a razor.
Tom. is painter by profession, but the
smell of turpentine made him sick and
he did not do any work lately, except to
follow Annie Moore, who has the saVOry
reputation of having a child at Rich
vile, aged Z, without the fOrmality OF
marriage, and also of having been an in
mate of a house of prostitution. Merton
was arrested and held on peace proceed
ing and also for entering a house and
threatening personal Violence. His
reputation is not good, as the girl testi-
fed that he had threatened her before,
and here is copy of letter he sent her
from Jail, written on an envelope bear
ing his name:
ANNIE:-YOu can save me from going
to prison by doing one thing, and that
IS to go to the Mayor and withdraw the
charge that you have made against me
and pay the costs, will you do it Annie2
If you don't then l will have to go to
prison. will give you the money back
that you pay for the costs. Do this, Annie
for Gods sake or you will kill me l will
keep the promise l made you and we
will be all right again. Don't listen to
what any one may say for they are all
against me and would like to send me
to prison. You can save me by doing
what l ask will you do it Annie.
Tom MERTON.
The case was argued before Acting
Mayor Daniel WOrley with j. P. FaW-
cett for plaintiff and +. W. Bond for de-
fendant. A large number Of witnesses
were examined, and after adjournment
and subsequent resuming of eXamina-
tiOn. Justice WOrley held the defend
ant in the sum of $500 each on the two
charges, one before the Common Pleas
Court on the peace proceedings and the
other before the Probate Court. The
sentences in either case will only be to
the county Jail and not to Columbus, as
some have imagined. The case is only
one of many where girls go to dances
and fall into the hands of men who
simply want their pleasure and after
waads have quarrels, and Ofttimes the
girls are more forward than the men
and then kick up Tumpus.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

house may be in the First ward or in the
Sixth, where the people Patronizing it
| most, live. But what one of you expects
to see the day when another city hall will
be built in this city. That building is to
endure for years. 1t will be the central
figure on that square, and should be un
hampered.
Mr.. Shields then said he would submit
the all-controlling reason why the resolu
ton should not prevail: For months we
struggled as to where the location of the
city buildings should be. An agreement
was reached on September l2, 1852. The
market house should be located at the
corner of Court and Seventh streets; the
engine house at the corner of Eighth and
Court streets, and the city hall
midway between Seventh and
Eighth streets, facing Poplar.
The building committee located the build
ings after the Council had marked out our
duty. Three days before the Council
met on Monday last, the trenches had
been dug for the city hall; the work is
progressing, and now if the Council in
struct the committee to locate the build
ing sixty feet farther south, it will be at.
tended by loss of several hundred dol
lars, and it will be done in the face of the
promptings of duty.
The vote being called resulted in the
defeat OF the resolution by a vote of to 4
Those voting yea were Bast, COldren, Rex
and Warner
Gas lamps were ordered at the corners
of South and Court, South and Pied
mont, Tenth and Court, and also on
East Second street.
The City Solicitor was instructed to
revise the city ordinance book.
The matter of purchasing two horses
for the steamer was referred.
The Street Commissioner hoped the
council would provide for paying the
laoOrlng men under his charge. Refer
red to the Ways and Means Committee.
The proper committee was ordered to
contract for coal for the city.
The City Engineer was ordered to re-
port grade for Lawrence avenue.
Adjourned.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02
Cabbage.

Some prominent men assisted at the
opening of DumOnt's steam sOur-kraut
cutter yesterday. The city sentinel
WOlf-ishing fed the insatiate monster,
Wes. Mckinney, the west creek improve
ment contractor, viciOusly used the
stamping maui for packing the kraut in
barrels, Jake Winner was kept busy in
carrying the dessicated vegetable in
baskets on his shoulder part way down
the cellar steps, and falling the remain
der of the way, on account of slippery
steps, which caused two bushels of crude
kraut to scatter over twenty square feet
of cellar; Ike HOssler engineered the
lower end of the shute where the shred
ded cabbage came down. There were
other men there too, who all looked sad
when the scribe came in, and Lou Du-
mont eXacted and received a solemn
promise from the reporter that he would
not give these men away, but his bump
of making promises is so large that it
has entirely crowded out the bump of
keeping them.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02
VIII Return.

DR.. W. A. France, at the urgent sOlici-
tatiOn of his many patients in Canton
and vicinity, has decided to return to
Canton November 18th, and remain one
week. 1t certainly speaks we'll for the
Doctors standing and skill, that he is
called back to the town from which he
so lately came. We have received re-
ports from several of his patients who
are satisfied that they are being benefit
ed by his treatment, although they have
been under his care but short period.
1t would be we'll for those desiring to
consult the Doctor, to call at his room
in the Ogden House as soon as he returns.
He can be- consulted at the Park Hotel,
MassillOn, November Sd, 4th, 9TH and 9th,
four days only.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02
A LIGHTNING MACHINE.
Very Sour CrOut Turned Out by Lou Du-
mont and His COadjutOrs.

Very Sour CrOut Turned Out by Lou Du-
mont and His COadjutors.
Yesterday was the first day when the
famous sour crOut cutter Crun by steam)
engineered, erected and controlled by
Louis DumOnt, the mild hammered man
and grocer on South Market street, was
first put into operation. The ina sheen"
was evolved from the intricate and in
geniOus brains of John Leininger and
Edward DumOnt and Is a marvel of
beauty and power. The way that it eats
up cabbage heads and transforms them
into the famous German dish is simply
marvellous, and commands the admira-
tion of all. Yesterday being the first
day when this patent machine was put
In operation, number of visitors
stepped in to see the workings of it. A
reporter also stepped in and interviewed
Lou, who, with round, genial face and
his customary jOllity, said that the
architects and builders of the machine
warranted 1t to cut 16 barrels of sour
crOut an hour, although he gave it as
his solemn opinion that it would not
cut but five. Then he added an amend
ment, that in case he put on more steam
on the engine and the number of the
cabbages were increased, it would cut
20 barrels an hour, and "by the eternal
it must, or will bust" says he.
Leaving joking aside, the petrified
fact remains that sour cTOut of superior
quality is turned out at DumOnt's
grocery much faster than by the old
process.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

scriptiOn. If the city had all such
energetic men, it would soon attract a
great many industries from abroad to
swell the list of the many, now in our
midst.
sold at the exceedingly low prices thew
are selling for at "The Fair" Owing to
G. D. Miller's death the entire stock is to
be closed out, and is now selling at
greatly reduced prices. If you wish to
purchase anything in the line of albums,
accOrdeOns, vases or any kind of fancy
goods be sure to call at "The Fair" No.
II East Tuscarawas street, and our word
for it you will find just what you want
and at lower prices than any other
place in the city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02
OUR FIRST MARKET HOUSE.
Some Old History Which Adds Interest to
the New


the New.
As we are to have a new market house
the third since our existence as town
and city-and as its construction excites
considerable comment, it may be in
teresting to many readers of the REPOS-
ITORY to learn something of the first
structure of the kind erected in Canton.
1t was in 1920, more than sixty years
ago, that the municipal authorities, en-
cOuraged by influential citizens of the
town, among whom may be mentioned
General Stidger, John Harris, John
Sterling, DR.. FOgle, Philip Dewalt, Will
liam Reynolds, James HaZlett, John Sax
ton, Philip Slusser and others, de ided
upon the erection of market house;
which at that day was considered an
essential adjunct to every town. Lisbon
and Steuben, as they were then called,
had their market house, and the people
of Canton were determined not to be be-
hind them in enterprise.
The place selected for the building
was the south half of the Public Square.
Hazel bushes, the primitive growth of
the soil, were still standing upon the
site. There were no architects at that
day, nor any efforts at beauty in its con-
structiOn. 1t was simply roof sup
ported by brick columns two feet SQUARE,
sixteen feet high. Walled into the col
umns were heavy plank, two feet wide
and three feet from the floor, used as
counters for the display of articles
brought for sale. The few citizens still
living in the city who remember its ap-
pearance will acknowledge the correct
ness of the subjOined cut.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02
Watches, SC. Given Away:

Whites gift book sale which is adver-
tised to open here next week, Thursday,
at 81 North Market street, is now located
in Akron, and are giving away large
number of gold and silver watches,
china tea sets, etc. Also that their
books are remarkably cheap at $1.00 each
and as there is a present given free with
every book sold, it seems as though it
would be we'll worth every ones time to
examine their stock during their nine
days stay here.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

DR.. W. A. France is away this week
visiting his numerous patients in the
counties where he has practice. At the
request of his many patients and others
in Stark county, he has decided to return
to Canton, November 18th, and remain
one week. Those wishing to consult
the Doctor should do so as soon as he re-
turns. He will be at the PaIk Hotel,
MassillOn, November Sd, 4th, 9Th and 9th,
four days only.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02
Death Of Mrs. c. c. Snyder.

Died at the family residence in Can
ton on. Sunday, the 2Sth ult, after a
lingering illness, Rebecca, wife OF G. C.
Snyder, aged 45 years.
Mrs. Snyder was daughter of William
BOhannan, of MassillOn, and was lady
much esteemed in the circle of society
in which she moved. Deceased leaves
no children, but leaves her husband,
father, sister, brother, and other friends
to lament her death and cherish her
memory.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02
A Good Offer.

The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Railroad Company has just issued an
illustrated treatise, 1.-The Heart of the
Continent" describing the wonderful
growth of the Six Great States. The
book is beautifully printed, and numer-
GUS engravings of high merit adOrn its
pages. Any one sending their name and
address with two three-cent stamps will
receive copy by return mail, by apply
ing to Percival Lowell, General Passen-
ger Agent, Chicago, Illinois.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02
Homework Fair.

The third annual fair of the Home
worth Agricultural Society was held on
their grounds October 18th and 18th. 1t
was quite success, surprising any
thing of The kind ever held in this part
of the State. Each department was
good and we'll filled with exhibits.
Owing to the rain coming on early in
the afternoon of the 18th, the commit
tees were not able to finish the examin-
alton of the stock to the entire satisfac-
tiOn of the managers of the fair.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

Mr.. John R. Blakeslee, agent for the
Cuyahoga Falls Nut and Bolt Machine
Co., and who has made many friends
mere, Is now putting up some new ma
chimes at the Bridge Works. With him
is Mr.. Dan Shelby, an experienced me-
chan1c, and a week old Benedict. Mr..
Shelby was formerly railroad man and
is resident of Youngstown. His arri-
val here surprised his Old conductor, ION
the Youngstown branch, Mr.. j. W. Reese,
of this city, now passenger conductor on
the Valley Ry., and Steve" R. H. Ander-
son, his old brother brakeman. 1t was
a grand reunion after 10 years parting.
Mr.. Shelby and Mr. Reese are the only
two survivors of the explosion of engine
II, ON the Youngstown branch of the P.
Ft. W. 81 C. Ry. in 1868. His old time
friends gave Dan. a hearty welcome.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02
A BOOMERANG.
The Market House Again to the Front
Other Business.

The Market House Again to the Front
Other Business.
Council met at 7:3O p. m, all present
except Messrs. SherTick and FaWcett,
although the latter came in later. Min
utes read and approved.
PETITIONS.
From property owners on Lawrence
avenue, asking for two street lamps.
Granted.
That the sewer before the property of
Samuel Oliver, on Rowland street, he
filled by the Street Commissioner. Mr..
Hiner said Mr.. Oliver failed to perform
his part of verbal contract made be-
tween himself (Hiner) and Oliver, owing
to which fact the sewer was not fixed by
the Street Commissioner. Motion lost.
For sidewalk, to be laid by the Street
Commissioner on the north side of
North, between Market and Walnut.
Granted.
Proposition by A. W. Oberlin to fur
nish the engine house with coal. Re-
ferred to the Committee on Fire Depart
ment.
For the cleaning of East Tuscarawas
street between Market and Cherry.
Granted.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
City 0fficers-That the arrest and fines
imposed upon parties having stands
upon the Fair Ground during the fair,
without city license, was correct, and
the money should not be refunded.
Adopted.
Fire Department-Bill of j. A. Baxter
correct; also reported sale of old Wash
ingtOn engine to the Chicago Rubber
Company for $50 feet of hose. Adopted.
READING OF ORDINANCES.
Accepting Eliza ShOrb's second addi-
tiOn to the city. Passed.
For sidewalks on the west side of
Cherry between Pennsylvania and Law
renee avenues. Second reading.
ApprOpriating $4,000 for the purchase
of lots 979 and $50 for the opening of
Bucher street. First reading.
Issue of bonds for $4,000 for erection
of City Hall. Passed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

Tuesday morning, December 26tb -
ending Friday, December Goth. 1SS9-
Hon. ]. j. Burns, of Lancaster, o.. ana
Prof. NJ. S. Campbell, of Youngstown,
will be the regular instructors. FuII
particulars will be given in few weeks.
BY order Of the Executive COMMITTEES.
s. WEIMER. Sae'H-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

Fifty-eight million dollars is the esti-
mated value of finger rings of this cOun-
try actually worn, and still there are
people mean enough to go hacking and
because they do not want to
invest % cents for bottle of DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

The Grand Jury last Wednesday morn
ing finished its duties, after nine days
labor, and returned the following bills:
George McMillen, murder in the first
degree.
o. Traphagan, shooting with intent
to kill.
John Hipp, burglary and larceny.
Joseph Gryn, burglary and larceny
and horse stealing.
Henry Heingartner, burglary and
larceny.
They also reported the Jail to be found
in good condition and that everything
was properly conducted as required by
law.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

The City Band will open the winter
season of dances by giving a grand ball
in KlOpfenstine's Hall on November IA.
Tickets 80 cents for the opening night,
after which % cents will be charged
during the season. Dances weekly.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

We call the attention of our readers
to the change in DR.. Frances advertis-
ment, noting the fact of his return
November 18th, and will remain one
week. Will be at MassillOn Park Hotel,
November Sd, 4th, 5th and 9Th, four days
only.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02
Correction

By an error in the list of premiums
awarded by the Stark County AgricuI-
tural Society, the walking race was
awarded to JnO. Carnes when it belonged
to Chas. A. Krider who won the race.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

The renowned DR.. Weidler, of Jackson
township, was in the city on Saturday
last. The Doctor is ready to enter the
lecture field to lift the veil in medical
science. He expatiates Oh his new reme-
dies for the saving of mankind.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

Justice Thomas Blackburn, of Massil-
lon, called at the DEMOCRAT office to-day.
1t is now some fifty years or over since
ex-Judge Blackburn represented Stark
county in the Ohio Legislature.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

MassillOn sent a delegation seventy
five strong to witness the laying of the
cornerstone of the new court house at
New Philadelphia last Wednesday.
Hon. John G. Warwick, Mayor Cole and
Otto E. Young went to Toledo Tuesday
mOrning.-MassillOn American.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02
Public Sales.

At the residence of j. A. MeFadden,
IL miles east of Osnaburg, on the Rob
ertsville road, on Saturday, November
11th, at IL noon. Horses, cows, wagons
and farming implements will be sold.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

The B. McAuley combination played
ga Messenger from Jarvis Section" to
crowded house last Saturday evening.
Mr.. B. McAuley as Uncle Danl" sus-
tanned the character finely, and "CIip Of
KeppleTs" by little Miss Blanche
Vaughan was excellent. The support
was good.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

DR.. Kisner will be in his office, OppO-
site the COnnOtton Valley depot, Sun
day, November 9Th to Saturday, NoVem-
ber 18th, inclusive. See card in another
column.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

Stacy, Adams s. Co.'s celebrated fine
hand sewed boots, shoes and CATERS in
latest styles. Howard j. Watkins is
sole agent for them in Canton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

Orders for rein holders manufactured
by the Pentz Rein Holder Company, of
this city, are coming in so rapidly as to
tax their capacity to the utmost. A
gratifying feature is the large number
Of southern orders that are daily re-
ceiVed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

Remember the oyster supper at the
Presbyterian church tomorrow, Friday
evening, from to p. M. 1t is for the
benefit of the organ fund.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

Hugo Preyer, the "Great l Am''-the
dabbler in mining stOcks-the irrepres-
sible editor of German Greenback pa
per in this city that collapsed on account
of financial stress-the proprietor of
coal yard that did not Weld shekels
enough to make profit to pay the shovel
men-the former Green6ack candidate
for lieutenant-governOr of Ohio, and
was defeated-the lecturer on fiat money
who was bOmbarded with decayed hen
fruit in Michigan-has again turned up
as editor in Denver, Colorado, and runs
German Sunday paper called the "COlO-
RADIO Courier" prOfusely illustrated with
wood cuts. We admire HugO's gift of
continuance, and his qualities as a
chameleon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

Grand Ball d'invitation. DOnne par
la SOciete Franchise. Thursday, Nov.
18th, 1882, lat KlOpfenstine's Hall. First
class music. Tickets 80 cents. Par
IOTder du Committee.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

COrsetsl Corsetsl 40 cents and up
wards. Warranted to fitand give perfect
satisfaction, at Goldberg Bros.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02
Wanted.

A house containing four rooms within
fifteen minutes walk of the Court House.
Address, stating terms, ga" DEMOCRAT
office,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

There is a wild rumOr that Fritz
SwOpe is running for Marshal, but we
don't believe it. Hence, say nothing
about it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

Annie Moore says she is % and has a
yOungster aged Z at Richville, and was
never married. What curious circum-
stance
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

Mems Kip Boots, every pair warranted,
from $1.5O to $3.50 at Watkins, South
Market and Eighth streets.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

Goldberg Bros. have Just received
fifty dozen eOrsets, warranted to give
perfect satisfaction.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

The Disciple church building is to be
offered for sale at public auction, on
Monday November 9Th. See advertise
ment in this paper.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

Good character is above all things
else. Your character cannot be essen
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

Fresh tub oysters at 30 cents per
quart at E. T. CrOwl & Co. Telephone
orders promptly attended to.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

Mr.. George A Hartman of Chicago has
been visiting relatives and friends in
Canton. He leaves for home this even
ing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

For fresh vegetables of all kinds at
lowest prices go to George Fessler's
grocery, No. II North Market street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-11-02

j. L. Stanley, Esq, of COIumbiana
county, gave us pleasant call yester-
day. Mr.. Stanley was Census Enumera-
tor of this district two years ago.