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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-09-01
Trying to Kiss His Way Over q Ferry.

Judge Williams, afterward Chief-Jus-
tice Of the Supreme Court Of Iowa, pos
sessed valuable and extensive legal ac-
quirements, but was, withal, an invet-
crate joker. and never so happy as when
he had an opportunity to give his mirth-
ful proclivities full exercise. The only
person, however, who ever beat him
with the tongue was woman, Mary
Hays. The feminine Charon of the Des
Moines rather checked his loquacity.
when one day he attempted to play OF
one Of his jokes upon her. The Judge
was boarding on the east side of the
river--bridges existed only in the ina
ginations Of the most enterprising-
and in attending court he crossed To-
and-fro in skiff. Sometimes one, some
times another ferried him over; but
once there was no man at hand. Miss
Hays, a young, and in all probability q
very good-looking lady, was washing
near the river bank.
MARY" said the Judge, show am I
to get across this river?' .....
why, in skiff, l suppose" Mary
quietly replied.
"But there is no one to bring back the
boat and am o very poor rover. Now
Mary, really, don't you think you could
take pity on man in such q trouble
some predicament. leave your interest
ing work and volunteer to row me overl
I'll pay you in any number of-kisses
you ask; sweeter and heartier ones than
you ever received in your lifc."
Certainly I'll take you over, but a.
to kisses, Mr.. Judge, don't want any
thing OF the sort, particularly from such
an old scrub as YOU"
''Oh! suppose you have had rather
surfeit Of that article lately. Has
Jim"
"Now Judge, il you want to 60
across, just get in and sit stillr'
Judge Williams waited until they had
got fairly out in the current of the riv-
err. Mary piled the oars as if she had
seen sea-service.
"Maryr'
.'Sirr'
Suppose I just turn the boat down
stream, carry you off and marry you;
would it not be delightful plan? You
would just suit me, and l would you,
Certainly, destiny always intended US
for mates, and suppose little schem-
ing would be excusable to gain such >
lovely prize as you. Here we 60 now.
down the river to New Orleans, or else
where" r
At this, Mary's provoked spirit fairly
glittered in her eyes. With intensity Of
emphasis, she explained:
You carry me off! You marry me!
I would not have such an old dried-up
cracklin.' wouldn't marry you II you
were the last man on earth, and wo-
man couldn't get to Heaven without q
husband; and If you don't stop your
nonsense, and behave yourself, I'll
pitch you head first into the river; and
you may make as long voyage as you
please; but one thing is certain, you
don't take me with your
The Judge, of course, stopped teasing
her at this, laughing heartily at her
Amazonian threats; and rumor does
not say whether he paid his fare in ex-
change in Cupid's bank or not.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-09-01
The Intelligent Jury.
An Incident Illustrative Of tho Jury sysss

According to a Yazoo City, Miss,
correspondent, two colored women,
Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Harris, living in
the suburbs of Yazoo City, had frequent
quarrels over a watermelon vine, which,
having been planted upon the property
of Mrs. Harris, had grown through the
dividing fence and bid fair to soon
"bloom across the party walls"
In one of the disputes, more fierce
than usual, Mrs. Brown tore up the vine
by the roots and threw it in the face of
her neighbor, who becoming exasperat-
ed, seized an AK and split open the head
of her antagonist, killing her instantly.
Mrs. Harris was arrested, and there
being no question as to the killing, the
only point being to determine rs to n
verdict Of murder or manslaughter.
Judge Graves, who was presiding,
took pains to explain most particularly
the difference between murder and man
slaughter, and that in this case there
had been nothing introduced to show
any generalization, and telling the jury
as plainly rs consistent with his Office
to bring in verdict Of manslaughter.
The twelve negroes composing the
Jury withdrew, and, as was expected,
almost immediately returned, and when
asked for their decision, what was the
surprise to hear, '.Not guilty"
The Judge appeared no less surprised
than the rest, but the prisoner was dis
charged. As the jury was leaving the
courtroom the Prosecuting Attorney
asked the foreman Of the jury how they
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-09-01
THE
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BALLS DIPHTHERlA
AND PREVE NTIVE.
A Sure Cure and Positive Prevent
i've Of this dreadful disease. The
trade supplied. Ask !our Druggist
for it. Price so cents. Sent by mail
on receipt of price.
A. r. BALL. NJ. d.,
Corunna, Mich.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-09-01
CHICAGO, ROCK ELAND&PACIFER l

CtlCAtU, NUN NLANU6fACltGkI
~ the central position Of its line. connects tho
last and the West ~ the shortest route. and CAR
Itee passengers. without change OF oars. between
chicago and xansss City. Council BlnffS. Lesven-
worth, Atehison. Minneapolis and 81. Paul. Il
SSnn:St: n Union DeRoss With an ne psineip.l
oSss.s 10 sSHiD%:4s 4 Sns . md %ssnif,
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A NV md Dtrscs Line: vie ssnsss ssa Ks.ke-
Norfolk, MswHort News, hattanooss, Atlsnta. An-
tndianapoli. and Lsfay and Omaha. Ninasap.
ole and st. Paul and intsrmsdfato points.
All Through Passenger Travel ON Yass zspres.
Tckets for sale q all principal Ticket o@ces In
the United States and Canada
BaggAge checked through and rAtee q Saee sl-
Msys - low - sompstitoFs that osEsr LES sdven-
70. asssilsd information. ret the ,eaps saa ysia-
GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE.
A your nearest Ticket Once. o. address
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CHICAGO.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-09-01
Inventors and Patentees,

should send for instructions, reasonable terms,
references, &C., to Edison Brothers, Solicitors
of Patents, Washington, DC, who furnish
the same 7uhiOm charge. Edison Brothers is
a we'll known and successful firm of large ex-
perience, having been established in 1866. If
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-09-01

Nothing so simple and perfect for
celoring as the Diamond Dyes. For
carpet rags, better and cheaper than
any other dye-stuffs.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-09-01
SKINNY MEN

"Wells' Health Remover" restores
health and vigor, cures Dyspepsia,
Impotence, Sexual Debility. 81.
The Bancroft Advertiser very emphati.
cally states fact when it says Let man
carry flask of brandy with him for sick
ness, and he is sure to be sick. ="
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-09-01
owosso Post-oMce.

as follows =
EAST VIA D.G.H & NJ. R.R.
Close As pm. Arrive As pm.
-, As 10 45 am.
WEST.
Close IS pm. Arrive 2 As pm.
10 90 am. " so"
NORTH VIA il. Il S. R.R.
Close so am. Arrive 10 90 am.
45p.m. 3 80 pm.
SOUTH.
Close 80 am. Arrive 10 90 am
As pm. ." 40 pm.
WEST HAVEN.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Close 3 90 pm. Arrive ~ COLA M
SUYDAY.-Ofice open from ~ 90 am to IL 30
pm. l.. A. HAMBLIN, Pm.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-09-01

You win be disappointed II you use
cheap Plasters, Liniments, Pads or Eeo-
trical Iagnetic toys.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-09-01
dakota FARMER y

Is n western monthly journal, wide-a-awake,
fresh and newsy, devoted to the interests OF
farmers. It will give fair statement OF
everything about Dakota that people of the
east are interested IN knowing. You can get
more information for 81. through the Ear
mer" than you could by expanding $50 rail
road fare. IL is the same size rs the Prairie
Farmer, Western Rural, and Minnesota Far
mer. II will be sent one year for 81 For the
purpose Of procuring an immense circulation,
We will distribute among subscribers $4,000
cash premiums when 100, 900 Mbscriees are
cash. Send 81 and you will receive num-
bercd receipt registered thst will entitle yot
TO share In the distribution OF premiums.
Refer you to Bank OF Alexandria, this place.
Address exactly as follows.
"DAKOTA rARMER,"
Box i,oel,
Alexandria. Dakota.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-09-14
A Course of Lectures.

EDITOR DEMoCRAT-I was gratified
with hint given in your issue of the
9TH inst. In regard to "A Winter Course
of Lectures" A similar hint has been
given in the Repository, and the subject
ought forthwith to get the attention
that 1T deserves. A course of lectures
on moral, scientific and ethical subjects
might be very profitable to our citizens
and very creditable to the place. Such
Lectures would serve to discourage the
silly and worse than useless exhibitions
with which Canton has been too much
pestered-draWing together assemblies
of the reckless and prOfligate, and tax
ing money from them that their fami-
lies often need for the necessaries of liV-
ing. Instead of these let US have some
rational intellectual entertainments ac-
ceptable to all, and which our best citi-
zens, gentlemen and ladies, will be
pleased to attend.
Arrangements might be made for
free attendance at these lectures. An
admission fee of so cents keeps back
many that would be the most Interested
and prOfitted. An array of talent might
be found among our lawyers, teachers,
physicians, clergymen and literati, that
would present quite as good entertain
ments as would be had from men of
great fame who would be imported and
employed at the rate of 800 an evening.
Let us call out and employ our home
talent. without doubt enough of them
would be willing to give one or two ad
dresses for little or no pecuniary COM
pensatiOn. The whole expense need
not be much. Some of the halls or
churches could be had on reasonable
terms. The Law and Order Association
might very appropriately take up the
matter.
The whole matter neglected will
amount to an invitation to strOlling
minstrels, third-rate actors and noe
turnal orgies that will be no credit to
our city. G.D,H,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-09-14
PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
Special Meeting of the Council to Decide
their Location.

their Location.
On Tuesday evening the Council held
special meeting, nine members pres
ent, to consider the location of these
buildings. President Shields stated that
the object of the meeting was to see
about the disposal and removal of the
buildings now occupying the city lots,
and to get the expression of the mem
6ers in regard to locating the new ones.
The Building Committee, consisting of
Messrs. Shields, Rauch and FaWcett, had
viewed the ground and decided to locate
the Engine House on the corner of
Eighth and Court streets, fronting. on
Eighth; the Market House on Seventh
and Court streets, fronting on Court,
both buildings standing twenty feet
back of their respective streets so as to
allow more room for a drive way in
Court street, and also for automatic
doors to operate on Eighth street at the
Engine House, without Obstrueting the
sidewalk. The City Hall to be built
fronting on Poplar street, twenty feet
back of the line of the sidewalk and
midway between Seventh and Eighth
streets.
They also want temporary calabOOse
In the Engine House, when the old one
is torn down.
Mr.. Wyant moved that the calaboose
maLter De le1t In the hands OF the Build
ing Committee. Carried.
With reference to the location of the
buildings, Mr.. Sherrick said he did not
know what the meeting was called for,
that the officer said that Mr.. Shields and
the Mayor called it, and instructed him
to notify the members, and that's all he
knew about it; that according to rules,
members must know the object of the
meeting or action would be illegel. He
wanted the Market House to run the en-
tire length of Court street, from Seventh
to Eighth street, and place the Engine
House on Eighth street, midway between
Poplar and Court streets. Mr.. Wyant
moved, seconded by Mr.. Hiner, that the
Building Committee locate the build
ings as they had agreed upon. Carried.
Mr.. Sherrick gave notice that he would
call for reconsideration of the action
taken. On motion of Mr.. Hiner, Council
adjourned
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-09-14
STATE FAIR AND EXPOSITION
The Keystone State Fair and Pittsburgh
Exposition.

The Keystone State Fair and Pittsburgh
Exposition.
The largest and finest display of live
stock, fruits, seeds, vegetables and agri-
cultural machinery ever shown.
There are on exhibition twenty of the
best thoroughbred horses in the country;
54 fine bred carriage and coach horses (;
63 heavy draughts and 16 other breeds.
Three herds of short horns, including
those of Messrs. Anderson and Steele, of
Ohio, the prize winners at the late Ohio
State Fair, at Columbus; and Eberly's
herd, of Greensburg, Pa, which fully
equals those of Anderson and Steele.
Four herds of DevOns, as follows: D.
Pa; j. B. Longenecker, of Dauphfn
county, Pa; ]. NJ. Miller, of Washington
county, Pa; D. j. WhitmOre, Ohio.
Three herds of HOlsteins: Brooks and
TrOtter, Salem, O.; E. HindekOper,
Crawford county, Pa; j. L. Henderson,
Washington county, Pa.
Three herds of Ayrshires: W. Fair
weather, Erie county, Pa; A. j. WILSON,
Grafton, o.; G. Steffen, Allegheny cOun-
ty, Pa.
Guernseys: A. NJ. Carr, Ohio; j. NJ. Fox,
Clarion county, Pa.
HerefOrds: E. G.. Merryman, Mary
land; making nineteen herds in all, be-
sides numerous animals entered singly
"a total of 1888 pedigreed animals.
Sheep and swine of all breeds fill 247
pens. Four hundred cOOps Of poultry,
geese, ducks and turkeys, and 100 cages
of the finest lot of pigeons in the State.
This combination is, without question,
the best display ever presented to the
public.
The immense building of the Pitts
burgh Exposition Society is filled to
OVerflOwing with every class of exhibits,
too numerous to mention in one article
All the railroads furnish low rates and
special excursion trains, therefore, every
one should visit the immense display of
the productions of Pennsylvania. The
railroads have established headquar-
ters in the Exposition Building, so that
excursiOnists can at all times obtain
official information regarding return
trains and tickets.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-09-14
Truly Yours.
A. MCGREGoR,
". 8. Ports,
A. j. WooLF,
j. V. LAwLER.

NEW LISBON, o., Sept. 13, 1882.
Messrs. McGregOr, WOOlf, Potts and Law
Ter, Committee.
Gentlemen-YOur letter of the 18th
inst, informing me of my nomination
as the Democratic candidate for Con-
gresss in this, the Eighteenth district,
has just been received.
Whlle was not candidate for nom
lnatlOn, and would have much preferred
that the convention had selected some
other than myself as the nominee, vet
cannot but feel gratified at the conf
dence which the Democrats have repOsed
in me, and accept the nomination. with
the assurance that it will be supported
In the same spirit in which it was ten
dered.
The language of your very polite and
tlattering letter fOreshadows the diff
culties attending a canvass in a district
so overwhelmingly Republican as this
one has been for many years. The prin-
clple of "bOssism" and ring rule that
peryade the leading spirits of the Re-
publican party, has become so firmly
engrafted upon its organization that
those within its ranks who desire a
change of rulers find that any effort for
that object is met with formidable Oppo-
SitiOn.
Those in power, with the appliances
nS sAOAA uAopOod1 anu uuu6E L06lr con-
troll can so readily thwart the hopes of
new aspirants for Office, as to effectu-
all y drive them from the field, and thus
retain the political power in their own
hands.
IAN honest and economical admins
tratiOn of public affairs, free from cor
rnpt combinations in the interest of IA
Vored mOnOpOlies," as you suggest, with
equal rights to all and special priYi-
leges to none, have always been cardi-
nal principles of the Democratic party;
the strict observance Of which believe
to be essential to good government, and
the happiness and welfare of our peo-
pie,
As an advocate of these principles,
accept the nomination, and if ratified
by the Democracy and independent
voters of the district at the October
election will, to the best of my ability,
promote the public welfare by their
maintenance.
Very respectfully yours,
j. 81. WALLACE.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-09-14
Railroad Wreck.

Last Saturday night at between 10 and
IL o'clock, freight train of 20 cars, on
the COnnOttOn Railway, loaded with
coal, broke in two about two miles north
of Twinsburg and the engine and half
the cars ran on to Bedford before the ac-
cident was noticed. Mcguire, the con-
ductor, was riding on the engine, a
place where he had no business to be,
while in the rear portion of the parted
train brakeman lay fast asleep in the
cabOOse. Passenger train No. pulled
by engine No. 9, came laundering along,
and as it was rounding a sharp curve
ran into the caboOse and made kindling
wood of it. The shock knocked off the
smoke stack and whistle of the passen-
ger engine, throwing it off the track on
It's side in the ditch. The brakeman
was cut about the head but not greatly
injured. Trains were delayed on
Sunday until the track could be cleared.
The accident could only have been
avoided by the trainmen themselves, as
the management of the road could not
have foreseen any such disaster, but as
the conductor was absent from his post,
and the brakeman asleep, they are the
only ones to blame.
They were promptly discharged on
Monday morning. No one in the pas
senger train was injured, and they are
running again as usual.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-09-14
streets. Referred to the Committee on
Health and Cleanliness.

streets. Referred to the Committee on
Health and Cleanliness.
SOUTH MARKET STREET BIDS.
The following bids for improving
South Market street from the Ft. Wayne
road to the corporation line were opened
by the City Clerk, the bids to be by cubic
yards:
Neal G. McCafferty-Grading,35 ,35 cents;
graVeling, 45 cents.
Patrick StantOn-GraVeling, 80 cents;
digging bitches, 25 cents.
G. B. AnthOny-Grading, 1914 cents;
graveling. AZ cents.
A. G. EitnOr-Grading 3716 cents;
graveling, 80 cents.
j. w. MeKinney-Excavating cutters,
"a cents; graVeling, 45 cents.
The above bids were all referred to
the Committee on Streets and Alleys.
Adjourned at 9:25.
COUNCIL CHIPS.
Street name boards cost twenty cents
apiece.
One street lOafer Is not "congrega-
tion," but very often an obstruction.
The ditch through the old Union dam
property Is completed and accepted by
the city.
$1:75 PSF day is very small pay for
putting up street board names, and it is
not enough.
An arrivOl of $4,000 in the city treas
ury. few days ago has replenished the
various funds.
The contracts for erecting the city
buildings are now signed, and work will
be commenced at once.
All legal delays having been removed
West Seventh street will be ODened
without further hindrance to High
street.
Residents near SprankIe's dam COM
plain of the terrible stencil from dead
fish since the water has been drawn off.
Early attention to this subject is imper-
atiYe.
Mr.. Joseph Weaver wants 5000 dam
ages II the proposed change of grade
on South Poplar street is made. Cast
the city buildings will occupy the street
with material, and in all probability no
work will be done this fall, at least.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-09-14
Gs L
Alliance, Ohio

The Repository of Monday, in long
article on "The Sunday Law" states
that some saloons were open and doing
business on Sunday, and says: Here is
work for the Law and Order Society,""
Now, any one of the Repository gang
has the right to appear before a magis-
trate and make affidavit to the charges,
neighbOr then need not refer the "WOrk"
to the Law and Order Society. The Re-
pOsitOry speaks out boldly, and under
our code any aggrieved citizen has the
right to appeal to the law. SO the Re-
pOsitOry should not use its columns to
urge others on to this work, but proceed
at once itself. This world is terribly
pestered with knOw-nOthings and do
nOthings claim to know but will
not do, and this dO-less class are apt to
assume knowledgeable airs and freely
give adVicel
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-09-14

Mr.. s. A. Rice, store keeper at Sparta
Pike township, left his home and family
last Monday, in consequence of discover
ing that his wife, Rachel, was unfaith-
is the serpent who crept into Mr.. Rice's
Eden and ruined his home. He has two
wives living and four children, the first
wife Obtaiaing a divorce on similar
grounds. Rice knew of the matter for
month past, but said nothing, desiring
to keep it quiet; but when the case be-
came public, as it always does, he could
not stand it and disappeared. No pun
ishment is too severe for the beast who
thus broke up happy home. To call
him man is misnOmer, for true men
have due sense of honor.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-09-14
Alliance Driving Park

will hold a meeting September goth,
1882. 1000 in premiums.
Pacing race-3O0 class, purse 800;
$40, $50, $50, so.
TrOtting race-300 class, purse 800;
$40, $50, $50, $40.
Pacing race-2:25 class, purse $4OO;
5000, 800, $50, $40.
TrOtting race-2:25 class, purse $4OO;
$500, 800, $50, $40.
Horses called at 8 o'clock a. m. En-
tries close September Is, 1882.
The above races to be mile heats in
harness, three in five. Entrance fee 10
per cent. of purse. Five to enter, three
to start. To be governed by the rules of
the National Association.
The track will be put in as good shape
as any half-mile track in the State of
Ohio.
The money for the premiums is at the
banking house Of Lamborn & Gray, Al
lance, Ohio.
u, E; P. TEETERs, Secretary.
Alliance, Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-09-14

To whom it may concern: 1 cheer
fully state that my pupil Miss Clara
Walters is competent to teach music in
the elementary branch. She has in re-
cent months instructed under my super
vision to my satisfaction. My experience
in tesching will at all times be at her
disposal, and shall guide her in the
treatment Of pupils. j. WOLFRAM,
Teacher of Music.
Miss Clara Walters calls the attention
OF the musical public to the above card
pupils at her home, No. 20 South Young
street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-09-14
Removal Removal ,

The clothing store of Hirshheimer
was badly damaged by fire some time
ago, has undergone thorough repair
ing, and is now entirely refitted and in
better shape than ever, being much
more conveniently arranged for the dis
play of goods than before. The firm
moves in tomorrow, and will open an
entirely new stock of fall and winter
clothing, gents furnishing goods, hats
and caps, &C., which will be sold at
lower prices than ever. Call and see
them in their new quarters.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-09-14

At the twenty-first anniversary Of the
birthday of Miss Mary j. Linn, daughter
Of George Linn, Of Jackson township,
rendered their congratulations: Miss
Clay, Miss Beatty, Miss Ida Essig, Miss
Emma Essig, Miss Greenwalls, Miss
Dora Linn, Mr.. Judge Upenheimer, Mr.
Will Essig, Mr.. Will Geiss, Mr.. France,
Mr.. J. A. Smith, Mr.. F. E. Smith, Mr..
Frank HOll, Mr.. Rider and Mr.. o. NJ.
Clay. A number Of valuable presents
were given and very pleasant time en-
loved.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-09-14

The following are round trip rates to
to the Stark County Fair, which COM
mences on the 26th, on the ConnottOn
$165; Bedford, $1.45; Linnsburg, $1.20;
StreetsbOrO, $1.1O; Kent, 80 cents; Brim-
field, 80; MogadOre, IS; Sufield, go;
Mishler's, 55; Congress Lake, 80; Hart
Vile, 45; Middlebranch, 40; Osnaburg, 30;
RObertsville, 45; junction, 80; Minerva,
20; Oneida, 65; Hibbetts, 85; Carrollton,
81, Dell Roy, $1.20; SherrodsVille, $1.40;
Navarro, so; Justice, IS; Beach City, rs.
Excursion rates have also been secured
from COlumbiana to Canton; also
Wooster to Canton. The Society will
with the Valley Railway.