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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-11-08
Singular Combat.

A Baltimore dispatch says: At
half past one O'Clock Saturday
morning, AS the private watchman
at the Dime Museum was going his
rounds he had his attention attract
ed by unusually loud noises coming
from the third story of the building
Upon Fastening thither he found the
python, the largest snake in captivi-
tv-seventeen feet-in deadly COM
bat with an anaconda, twelve feet
long. How long they had been
fighting the watchman did not
know, but he says that from the
time his attention was attracted by
the noise up stairs until half past
seven, his hour for going off duty,
they kept up IA continuous warfare.
When one would miss his aim and
strike the side of the cage the blow
could be distinctly heard on the
ground or auditorium floor, The
python, after numberless bouts with
his opponent, seems to have gather
ed all his strength for the final at
tack, which was made. The ana
conda was ready, and placing them
selves in an almost upright position,
they made for each other in fearful
rage. After having carried on their
deadly combat for fully six hours
the python made a last desperate
lunge and succeeded in getting the
anaconda's head in its mouth to the
depth of at least three feet, and
holding it in this position for some
time at last commenced to coil itself
around the anaconda until it actu-
ally ground and mashed the life out
of it. The watchman says he never
wants to witness another such bat
tie He had no key to the case,
and even if he had it is doubtful if
be would have had the temerity to
undertake to separate the reptiles.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-11-08
An Iuf'uriated Bear.

CENTRAL Cry, Cal, Nov. 3.-Wm.
Poronleau, superintendent of the
Grinnell mine, while hunting near
the head of Mammoth gulch yester-
day. was attacked by a huge bear
He succeeded in killing the bear with
his knife, but not until the bear had
torn him in a frightful manner
His nose was torn out by the roots
1t is thought he cannot recover.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-11-08
THANKSGIVING DAY.
Proclamation by the President, Desig-
mating November 3Oth Next

WASHINGTON, October 26.-The
following thanksgiving proclamation
has been issued
BY the President of the United
States of America. A Proclama,
ton:
In conformity with custom, the
annual observance of which is Justly
held in honor by this people, | Ches-
ter A. Arthur. President of the
United States, do hereby set apart
Thursday, the Both day of Novem-
Der next, as the day ofpublic thanks
giving.
Blessings demanding our graft
tude are numerous and varied. For
the peace and amity which subsist
between this republic and all the
nations of the world; for freedom
from internal discord and violence
for increasing friendship between
the different sections of the land
of liberty, justice and constitutional
government for the devotion of the
people to our free institutions and
their cheerful obedience to mild
laws; for the constantly increasing
strength of the Republic, while ex-
tending Its privileges To iellow-men
who come 10 Us for the improved
means of internal communication
and increased facilities of intercourse
with other nations for the general
prevailing health of the wear for
the prosperity of all our industries,
liberal return for mechanics toll.
affording a market for the abundant
harvests of the husbandman for
the preservation OF the national
faith and credit; for the wise and
generous provision to effect the in
tellectual and moral education of
our youth for the influence upon
the conscience of retaining and
transforming religion, and for the
Joys of home for these and many
other blessings, we should give
thanks.
Wherefore, ! do recommend that
the day above designated be observ-
ed throughout the country as day
of national thanksgiving and PRAYER.
and that the people, ceasing from
their daily labors and meeting in
accordance with their several forms
of worship, draw near to the throne
of Almighty god, offering him praise
and gratitude for the manifold good.
ness which hs has vouchsafed us.
and praying that His blessings and
His mercies may continue. And |
do further recommend that the day
thus appointed be made special
occasion for deeds of kindness and
charity TO the suffering and needy,
so that all who dwell within the
land may rejoice and be glad in this
season of national thanksgiving.
In witness whereof, have here
unto set my hand and caused the
seal of the United States to be aflix-
ed. Done at the city of Washing
ton, this 25th day of October, A. ID.
1882, and of the independence Of
the United States the one hundred
and seventh.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
BY the President:
FREDERICK T. FRELIyGHUYsEN.
Secretary of State.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-11-08
Singular Cause of Death of a {

DARDANELL, Ark, November
A few days since the fve-yel
son of Benjamin :. Smith be-
salivated from an overdose Of D
cine, and his mouth speedily
came very raw and sore. 81
forts to heal the mouth proved
availing, and last evening the
one died. The doctor then c.
an examination of the childs o.
discovering the horrible fact
the whole inside of the mOuil
been destroyed by screw worms
is believed the eggs were deP
by the fly when the child
asleep.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-11-08
Mrs, Seguin and Children Bur

New YORK, November g.
funerals of Mrs. DIR. Seguin au
three children, whom she shr
killed, took place from Their
residence to-day on West I've
street. The street was thr
with people. whom it requr
squad of police to keep in
The funeral was only attend
members of the family and int
friends. DIR. Seguin was preser
looked to be completely b,
down. The services were cOni.
by Rev. DIR. Robert COllver
remains were convey Ell in
hearses to the Grand CeAtral 4
and taken To the Woodlawu
terry for interment.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-11-08
Prey for Buzzards

SHREVEPORT, La, Nov. B.
drew Jackson, a negro, dtrack
little white girl near Ninna, In
parish, Yesterday and fled ir1l
neighborhood- He was pursue
captured this morning by "a par
white men, who hanged him
oak tree and left his BODY dan
in the air as prey for buzzard..
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-11-08
EntOmbed i'm a Coal Mine.

SHENANDOAH. Pa, Oct. 31.-About
2 o'clock this afternoon three broth
ers, Peter, James and Henry Sheetz,
Timothy Reynolds ana Robert Han
ma were entombed at Packer Colliery
No. 3, operated by theLehigh Valley
Coal Company. by the caving in of
IA drift. 1t is not known whether
they are dead or alive as the rescu-
ing parties at work have not been
able to reach them.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-11-08

SOMERSET COUNTY has proven faith
ful among the faithles.. Despite the
corrupt bargain and sale between the
Independents and the Democrats,
and Notwithstanding the betrayal
of their candidates by the latter,
whs in many instances voted for
their Democratic allies, the entire
county ticket j. elected. Colborn
and Morgan will have majorities in
the neighborhood Of five hundred,
and at this writing it looks as if the
majorities 800 to 800 given Camp
bell and Longenecker in this county
will elect them, and save the Con-
gressicnal and Senatorial districts.
Longenecker is elected beyond
doubt, and last dispatches seem to
assure Campbell's election. also.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-11-08
Shot His Companion

CoNxELLsvILLE. Pa, Nov. 7
While out CUNNING in the nel-
hood of Indian Creek yesteri.'
ternoon Adam keffer accld'D
shot and killed companion n'.
Irwin Trump. Both were =
about fifteen years old. An ing,
was held to-day and verdict o.
cidental death rendered.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-11-08
Smothered to- Death in a Mill.

WILMINGTON. Del, Nov. While
doing some work at Lea x Son s
Brandywine -four mills, this morn
ing, Harry Mullen. a carpenter, was
caught under a grain chute aid
smothered to death by the descending
grain.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-11-08
The Noses of Jailors Cut Or

TIFLIs, November IA tel.
of Russian origin from Van
that the brother of the hrigar
MANNED Ali was recently ar
for attempting the life of theg
or of Bitlis. MANNED Ali. W.
followers, attacked the pr,
Moush, where his brother u,
fined. During the conflict tt.
oner was killed. MANNED Al
repulsed, but was afterwards ID
ced and renewed the attack
success. He secured his br
body, cut off the noses of the a
pillaged three Armenian yI
violating several women and s
the meles, and carried off @
number of cattle.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-11-08
A Carpet Weaver's Sturdy Legs.

PERKAsIE, November 4.-To-day
Josiah Sine, a carpet weaver. living
at Keller's Church, Bucks county,
walked from that place to Allen
town, twentv-one miles, in two hours
and fifty-nine minutes, over very
rough road, on wager of ten dol
lars. He won,the bet with one min
ute to spare.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-11-08
Rescue of a Convict from JAIL

LITTLE Rock. Ark, Novema1
Early on Tuesday morning
broke into the st. Frances C
Jail at Forest CITY and -escua
fown Marshal, Apperson. re-
sentenced 10 four wears in ,he.
tentiary for killing Tate VIOLA
brakeman on the MemphisaEdL
Rock Railroad. They uudoa.
sympathized with Appersoa.
has not since been found and
was To have been taken tO tls.
tertiary to day.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-11-08

The following are the returns re-
ceived from the county up to oul
going to press at11:30 A. NJ. Wednes.
day. The indications are that
Beavers majority in the county ovel
Pattison will be 1000. Stewards
vote will not exceed 200. Colborn
and Morgan are elected by from
four to five hundred majority.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-11-08
A Lucky BOotblacR

BROOKLYN, November John
Gross, colored bootblack, was put
in possession by the sheriff of s50.-
600 in real estate under the decision
of the Court of appeals The prop
erty belonged to his fail Yer thirty
wears ago.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-11-08
A Railroad Owned by coIored

WILMINGTON, \. c.. Nov.
Work will be commenced IN o
days on the Willmington
Wrightsville Railroad, neal
place. This will be the only ~
the world 10 be owned and ope'
entirely by colOred men.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-11-08
Accident

WILLrAMsPoRT. Pa, November 4
Truman Campbell, while hunting
deer in the Pine Creek mountains
Yesterday, near Waterville, slipped
and fell from Il log on which he wa:
standing, discharging his gun and
SCATTERING his left arm so badly thai
it had to be amputated below the
elbow.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-11-08
A Lancasterian Fatally Crushed

LANCASTER, Pa, Nov. 4.-David
Snyder, ofthis city, was fatally crush
ed by mass of earth and stone
while quarrying stone for cellar
excavation in this city this morn
ing.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-11-08

New YORK has gone Democratic
by an immense majority. The Dem
ocrats claim by 10000.
Massachusetts has elected Butler
dem. Governor by a majority of
10000.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-11-08

Gov. HoYr has issued his procla-
nation ordaining and appointing
Thursday, the Both day of this
month, as a day of thanksgiving and
prayer
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-11-08

TREASON has done its worst.
Beaver is beaten. The gallant, spot
less. manned soldier has fallen a
victim to the malignancy Of few
small-souled politicians. The Re-
publican party of Pennsylvania has
been betrayed into the hands of its
enemies. Pattison has been elected
Governor by a plurality exceeding
10000.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-11-08

A dispatch just received from
Blair county, says that Campbell
will have 920 majority in that eoun-
ty. This assures the election of Hon
est Old Jake.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-11-08


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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-12-20

Ogden House, Saturday, and see this ad-
mirable work.
Finest line of holiday goods ever
brought to the city at LOOmis s. Kent's.
Herbruck, at AZ East Tuscarawas
street, will have stock Of fine ieWelry
in a few days.
Misses Alma and Lille Archer, OF
West Canton Cemetery, are visiting at
Navarro.
Ill. Heyl, in the st. Cloud building,
has a fine collection Of statuettes for
the holidays.
Silk and Linen Handksrchlefs of best
quality and at reduced prices at Gold
berg Brothers, SaXton Block.
Japanese wares, Kiota, KAga, Dwarf,
Glolso1ne, and many other varieties AZ
H. L. Heyls store, st. Cloud building.
Finest Christmas trees ever brought
70 the city for sale BY Allen ": Smith.
corner TussArAWas street and Market.
A grand Shooting match Win be held
% ROFOh Industry. on Saturday next.
OommeneinE 90 10 .. n A number Of
Canton BpoEtMAan viii attend.
Nh. Samuel p. Woshte9 and Mia Mag
gle n. MORT, Of this city, were married
80 the Hnglish lutheran parDonARO en-
Sunday bY the Asv. L. n. KuhnS.
A choice lot Of JApAnsss goods Just re-
eelVed St Goldberg Broa.' Just the
thing for holiday DroSon1. They are
cheap In pGioo and very suitable for
gifts.
Mems boots Sl5o 10 os0o. boys boots
e1m 70 eA6O, ehildren's boots elm, and
rubber goods ~ lower prices than any
other house In ehS city 81 Howard ].
watkins.
DR.. France, who has given such great
sAtlsfAction In Canton, win be at the
1893. Two days only. he 10 physician
OF eminent skill and possesses the conn.
dence Of his many patientS.
The business Of the Adams Express Co.
II increasing 20 rapidly that this morn
Ing they put on new wagon, making
three now In service. The now one Is
In charge OF the genial I'd. Bour, who
Is q faithful emplOye andA correct bu4i-
ness man. E
Regular trains are now run on the Co
shOctOn and StraitsYille extension of
the COnnOttOn Valley Railroad from Can
ton south to Beach City. The new line
will shortly be extended to COshOctOn,
rails having been laid to within short
distance of that town.
The Milhein mill property will be
sold on January Sth, 1882. This property
Is one Of the best in Summit county and
is situated 21s miles northwest of
UniOntOwn, Stark county. Particulars
may be obtained of y. A. Swinehart, OF
Akron, or on the premises.
Myers & Smith, AZ South Market street
were just OVer-run with business last
Saturday on account of Offering fine
stereOScOpic view with every % cents
worth Of goods sold, and to purchaser
of IS worth a solid gold pen worth So
was given. These contracts were faith
fully kept and the consequence was an
immense business.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-12-20

There will be Farmers Institute
held at Canton, Jan. Both and 31st, 1888,
at which W. ]. Chamberlain, Secretary
of the State Board of Agriculture; Prof.
T. G. Mendenhall and Prof. W. R. Lazen-
by, of the State University, and Prof. L.
B. Pierce Of Talmage, will deliver lee
lures upon appropriate subjects. There
will be papers read by home talent.
These meetings are held under the fos-
tering care Of the State Agricultural
Board, who furnish the lecturers free of
cost to the county in which these insti-
tutes are held, except their hotel bills.
These meetings are held all over the
state, and are designed to instruct the
farmer and advance the agricultural in
terests of the state. These lectures are
free to all, and every live farmer should
avail himself of the opportunity to hear
these able men, who are and have been
working in their interests, Pro-
grammes and posters will be out in due
time. H. R. PACKER, Sec'y.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-12-20

On Friday last, about noon, Martin
Ryan, aged 20 years and II months, and
son of Dennis Ryan, the well known
railway contractor, came to his death at
MogadOre, by several cars of a ConnOt-
ton freight train, on which he was
breaking, passing over both legs and
one arm, he having slipped and fallen
from car. He had been r king for
about three years, and had never before
met with an accident. He lived about
an hour and half after being injured.
He was buried at Louisville on Sunday
morning, in the Catholic cemetery. The
young man was highly esteemed, and
his unfortunate death is a severe
blow to his aged father, brothers, sis
tors and other friends. The funeral
was largely attended, many Canton ac-
quaintances being present.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-12-20
DEDICATION
OF the First N. H Sunday school In tho
New and Elegant EdIfca

VI the rlrst N. f. Sunday school In the
New and Elegant Edifce
Last Sunday was an important day to
the congregation Of the First N. L.
church OF Canton, as on that day they
first occupied their new and magnificent
completed, but the spacious Sunday
school room is finished, and there serYi-
ces we're held, dedicating the same.
On Friday evening previous praise
meeting was held, and on Saturday eV-
ening a SundAy-schoOl reunion, both
drawing large attendance. On Sun
day morning teachers and pupils gath
cred In the lecture room In the base
ment, and by classes moved In process
Slon 70 the snnday-schOOl apartment.
The room is semi-eirculAr, with . gal
lery around; and under the gallery are
rooms with glAas doors for the use Of
classes. The gallery also has class
rooms for The moro advanced scholars.
Tho gallery has several rows Of OhAiR
SsAAs for VisItOra
Scholars can pass cut oe thOiT FOoitA-
ton Fooms Without disturbing the
school, there being tour d0OCa, one on
each aide one % each corner. no room
peted.
After the room was fIled, in due tims the
lervieeS began. with singing ,RSeiiing the
Apostles MeOd, Dong, prayer, and again
. song; followed With the TTustOAg pre-
sOntAtion. prayer IN Rev. DR. Vincent,
responsive service and staging.
ROV. DR.. Vincent preached the dediGa-
tory sermon, to q full house, Oommene-
ing at 1890 O'Clock. The text was John
el:g2-"JeSuS saith unto him (Peterl. IL
will that he tarry till come, what is
that 70 thee, follow thou me-"
1 In kha affAPnnnn nw .rakn ~,
SundAy-schOol work to . large and at
tentiye audience, and In the evening
preached to full house, from Phillip
ans 4S -"FinaLy, brethren. whatsoever
thingsd are true, whatsoever things
are honest, whatsoever things are just,
whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever
things are lovely, whatsoever things are
Of good report, IL there be any virtue, If
there be any praise, think on these
;hings."
From Mr.. AuItman's statement we
learn there has been expended on the
building $93, ,324.12. Il Is estimated that
$30,524 will be required to complete it.
Subscriptions being asked for, Mr.. G.
Aultman and Mr.. Jacob Miller each
agreed to subscribe dollar every time
one was subscribed by the congregation
Subscriptions were made rapidly, and
when the congregation dispersed, over
P2IOOO mad been raised. AT the even
ing service $1,000 more was secured.
The M: Z. church is built of fine Berea
stone, and when finished will cost $125
600 to $l50,O00. Prior to the late cOntri.
button of $4,000, $4,000 had been
contributed. OF all this, Messrs
c. Aultman and Jacob Miller have given
twO-thirds or more. OF the $4,000 re.
4 Gently contributed, each of those gen.
tlemen give $4,000.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-12-20

At the last regular meeting of Navarro
Christian Temperance Union, the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions were
adopted:
WHEREAS, Our Father In Heaven has
called unto himself our venerable sage
and counsellor brother James Gardner,
and
p WHEREAS, We members of Navarro
Christian Temperance Union in mani
festation of the high appreciation in
which the deceased was held by us, de-
sire to offer our sympathy to the be-
reaved widow and family of Father
Gardner.
RESOLVED, That while we condOle with
the friends, we realize in him the "per-
feet ASHER" who has fought the good
fight, finished his course and kept the
faith of the fathers.
RESOLVED, That the above be recorded
in the minutes of this Union, and a
copy given Mrs. Gardner; also published
in the county papers.
A. j. RIDER,
VIM. HANSON, Com.
j. W. DowNEY,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-12-20

This and the next issue of the SEMI
WEEKLY DEMOCRAT will consist of an
eight-page paper, which has been rem
dered necessary by the immense pres
sure on our advertising columns. Dur
ing the past year the advertising patron
age has steadily increased, and so has
our subscription Hist, and although the
holidays add little more advertising.
the publishers still give the same
amount Of local, editorial, telegraphic
and miscellaneous news, which has
welcome household visitor for nearly
1fty years. To-day. we come to you on
a railroad train Of SO cars, whose sides
bear along, at the rate Of 100 miles an
hour, the names Of our most reliable
business men. Save the paper for future
reference and paste the picture on the
wall.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-12-20
Fun at hIasslllon

The irrepressible "Rex," William j.
Amos, has gotten out bills as follows
"Edict ye Seven," issued from Royal
Headquarters by the King of Carnival
(his rOpal nibs) that there will be a
grand ball in Peoples Hall on Monday
evening, January 1st, 1883, in masquer-
ade costume. Masked gentlemen rs
cents; ladies free. Unmasked gentle
men so cents; ladies % cents. Sir knight
John SchWOrm will be royal main guy
Elegant prizes will be awarded to the
best maskers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-12-20
Public Sale.

On premises of Israel Ebie, deceased,
two miles south of HartVille and two
and half miles north of Cairo, on Wed,
npsday, December 9th, mare, cows, pigs
and farming implements. Sale to com
mence at IL III. d. F. Ebie, agent.
At the residence of T. E. Anstine, five
miles north of Canton, and two miles
east of New Berlin, on Thursday, Jan
uary 4th, 1883, family mare, four cows,
three head of young cattle, and other
things too numerous to mention. The
public sale bills will afford full infOr-
nation
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-12-20

The old st. Peters Catholic Church
made into one large room, which was
dedicated on Thursday morning at ST.
Joseph's Chapel.
The Vicar General of the Diocese, the
Rev. F. M. Boff, in the absence of the
Bishop, conducted the ceremonies, which
were quite imposing. He was assisted
by about dozen of the clergymen from
the adjoining cities. st. JOseph's So
ciety, in whose honor the chapel was
dedicated, turned out in body. In the
future, morning services during the
week will be held in the chapel instead
of in the new church.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1882-12-20
Last Sunday niobt two oficers found

Last Sunday night two officers found
MOllie Leshure Of Mexico, a small ham
let few miles above here, lying drunk
in the snow, north Of the city limits,
with two boys, named Levi Smith and
John Shearer. Aollie and Smith plead
guilty to the charge of disturbing the
peace, and were given 81 and costs and
two days imprisonment. Shearer want
ed trial, and was locked up, but on
Monday night, when an officer went to
the calabOose to light the lamps, which
had not been attended to, the boy Slip
ded out through the door and escaped
in the darkness. The door is fastened
with hasp and paddock on the outside,
and there is no way of locking from
the inside. No blame can be attached
to the officer, as it is not the duty of the
night police to fill lamps, carry coal or
water for the city chicken coop.