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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05

the county. Beside the business Of the
Pioneer Association az may come before
II, an effort will be made 10 organize o
County Historical Society, with view
OF collecting and preserving for future
reference, all the material that can be
Cleaned, bearing upon the early settle
ment of the county; not only events and
incidents that may be interesting, but
80 far As possible, collect the names OF
mon and women who figured In that
day, This Historical Society is not in-
tended 10 take the plan Of the annual
picnic, but IN designed as an auxiliary.
The meeting will commence at l'30 p.
M, which gives ample time for any liy-
Ing In distant parts of the county TO be
present,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05

d. II. Harman, Of New Philadelphia
called at the DEMOCRAT office, Yesterday
Mr.. Harman formerly lived In Canton
aud was known ~ "llarman, the timer
He was always staunch Democrat and
an earnest Methodist. During the OK.
citing vallandigham campaign In 1868
the NJ. ", minister here was Mr.. Wolf
who was q bittor and bigoted RepublI'
can.
On one occasion the Reverend Wolf
oxcltedly told Mr.. larman that IL an
angel from heaven were 10 tell him moi
TO vote for Yallandigham he, Mr.. Har.
man, would nevertheless do no.
"Well, yes" said Mr., Harman, ~
rather think would, for | would know
no was u fallen angel on his way Ia
tho realms Of perditlon, and would moi
bo Il safe guide for man like mo-"
Roare Of laughter burst out from
those standing around, and Rev. Wolf
shot out NJ the door, glad TO get awpy
The reverend gentleman has since fre.
quently told II and enjoyed his own dis
cOmliture.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05
CLuns ARE TnuMps.
A Boiling Party and tho Trouble that
Led 10,


A Boiling Party and tho Trouble that II
Led to.
An affidavit was filed before Squire
Hudson yesterday afternoon by John
Slattery, OF Stras6urg, against Solomon
Klopfenatein, OF the same place, on be-
half Of HIS son, Michael Slattery, charg-
Ing KlOpfensteln with assault on young
Slattery with intent TO kill. Constable
Wolf being absent from home, q war
rant for the arrest OF klopfenstOin was
placed in.the hands Of Officers Cummlna
and Blnghman, who proceeded 20 S.ras.
burg last evening and arrested him. He
was brought TO the city and lodged In
jail.
This morning at 8 o'clock no was
taken before Squire Hudson and plead
Ing not guilty 10 the charge OF assault
with intent TO kill, no was placed under
5000 bonds TO await hearing on Satur.
day June u o q, m. Bail was fur.
nlshed and he was released from GUS
tOdy.
The assault Is alleged TO have oc-
cured nc Slrasbnrg last Saturday night
during the progress OF belling purity
there. A num60r'of young men were
present AZ the bellng, and a dispute in
some way arose, which resulted In gen
eral scrimmoge, klOpfenstein was
punching some ones head, when slat-
terry interfered and struck him over the
head with club. The former then
turned on the latter and seizlng the
club beat TATTOO on Slattery's head and
body with II, TO such good effect that
Slattery was u pretty badly used.up
specimen Of manhood, and looked as
though he had been run through sau'
sage machine.
klopfenstein had several OF hls A.,
sallnnts arrested for assault and battery
and they were taken TO Alliance for
trial, where they plead guilty and we're
fined.
John slattery, father Of young Stat
terry, upon learning OF the assault on
his sou, came to thia city yesterday and
swore out an allldaylt against Klopien.
stein rs mentioned above,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05

The delegates from each Ccngression-
nj district arc Instructed to meet at y
o'clock p. NJ, on Tuesday, June 2ith, at
such places M the Committee 0fArrango.
menta may hereafter designate, and Of
feet their district organization. The
Committee on Resolutions, Rules and
Order Of Business and Credentials will
meet NJ 10 o'clock on the evening of
June 2lth, ond proceed to the discharge
OF their duties,
The convention for the transaction of
the regular business will be called 10
order by the Chairman Of the State Cen.
tral Committee at 10 o'clock A. NJ, OF
Wednesday, June Goth.
All independent and conservative
electors Of The State who fayOraeconom
and reform In tho administration OF our
State aud National affairs, and the
granting Of equal rights to all citizens
under the Constitution, arc cordially In
ylted to act with the Democratic organ
lgatlOn In the selection Of delegates TO
tho above convention,
DAVID Il, PAIGE, Chairman.
Q. N ScnMuCK, Secretary,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05

Special news outside of the ordinary
routine Is scarce. The opposition TO
Mckinley, showed nj the primaries here,
developed faction that will fall In
line with the Democratic nominee, and
cut Mes majority very short In Sandy,
should he be nominated nj 0rryille on
tho goth.
The Memorial exercises here on tho
30th were u grand success, and q crowd
Of probably 1900 were present. In tho
forenoon the Waynesburgh choir and u
number Of our citizens drove to Magno-
lia, and were met there by the Dell Roy
Cornet Band. Services were held In the
Methodist church. Richard Metz dellv.
cred the oratlon. II contained gems OF
good thought and was very appropriate.
The graves OF tho fallen heroes buried
AT Magnolia were then decorated. The
band then came here. After dinner the
officer Of the day, II. Clay Elson, formed
tho limo of march at the Union School
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05
LOuIAYILLE.


Items " Interest from our Regular Cor.
respondents
Mr.. DostrOph was In Canton on satur-
day.
Mira. II, Wortenberger and Mrs. j. Wolf
were In Canton on Saturday.
Alias Cora shailer spent Sunday In
Alliance among friends and relatives,
Mr.. and Mrs, Frank Hugenot, Of Can.
ton, spent n few days with j. q. PrOn0t
and family, last week.
Mr.. John MOnnOt and Mr.. MOnegoy, OF
Canton, were In town on Sunday, visit
ing friends and relatives.
The annual children's meeting was
held In the United Brethren church on
Sunday evening, June lst.
Mr.. 0berlln and family, OF M0ssillOn,
Visited Mr., and Mira. Levi Justice, on
West Main street, last week.
Mira. Romlet, Of Akron, was In town
lust week, visiting her aunt, Mrs. Nd,
Chnppius, on East Gorgas street.
Mrs, llolllngor, who has been visiting
Mr.. Scott Barr and family for tho past
few days, returned to her homo In Bench
city, on Saturday.
Mr. Frank Favret ha8 resigned his
position IN teacher In the Catholic
school and will study dentistry with
DR.. A. O. POntiue. Miss Josie MonnOt
was appointed his successor, and Miss
Mary BOnnot as teacher of the primary
gphOOl,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05
Tried aud Found Perfect.

The new consolidated railroad shows,
which will exhibit here on Friday, June
18th, constitute an entertainment that
deserves public patronage, as the fol-
lowing from The Louisville Commercial
shows.
The Burr Robbins circus aud menage.
rle gave an entertainment at 2 o'clock
and at 3 o'clock, yesterday, 30 an i'm.
mense crowd OF people, The street par
ade preceding these exhibitions amused
and interested the vast thfongs which
" passed Nnd met everywhere on its
long course OF streets, But beneath the
canvas this great combination capped
the climax, and enchanted thousands
who witnessed the performances
In fact, everything that per.
formed, whether man or beast.
drew from the crowd the highest
applause. The performing dogs were
wonderful. The giant horse, measuring
81 hands high, and Weighing $500
pounds, igalso q wonder well worth Sec
ing. Visitors 10 this show will have au
opportunity OF seeing one OF the rarest
specimens Of natural history, tho great
blood sweating behemoth, spoken OF in
Holy Writ, II beautiful specimen, which
IL very rare In this climate. The show
people are attentive, orderly, and see
that visitors have every attention, and a
Visit there by day or by night would
well repay any one. When you 20 don't
forget to take your little ones. There
are no faklra, gamblers, peddlers, pick
pockets or disorderly persons allowed
with this show, and guests can rely
upon having their persons and property
protected. The show exhibits at Massil.
Ion June 0, and at Alliance June II.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05
MAssILLON.


Fresh Budget OF News from Our Western
Neighb0r.
MaselllOn will send n small delegation
10 the Republican convention at
Chicago,
Mira. Il. p. Drake and three interesting
children have gone 10 Crestline for n
months visit
Mr.. j, Miller, Jr, Of tho Massillon
glass works, left last night for u bust
ness trip TO western cities,
II any Of tho Republican politicians
who failed TO secure tickets Of admis'
sion 10 the Republican National COnyen'
ti0n through the Little Giant" want an
explanation, let them consider whether
II was not because too many went Ia
Democratic saloon keepers.
A liberal muded speculator offered
the manager Of the Western Union tolo,
graph ulllco here The enormous sum Of
ten dollars 10 furnish him exclusively
all the bulletins Of the ball0ting In The
Chicago convention this week, Some
day tia, man will rule Wall street
Our High school base ball uine Rte N
about that stage OF progress when Y
would DO proper TO announce them.
selves champions OF Stark county, Thus
far In the season they have yanquishOd
every club which has stood before them,
two more Victories having been added
TO tholr list on Friday and Saturday last,
A picked nine WAs defeated on Memorial
day by a ecore OF % 10 II, and the cigar
makers on Saturday by 10 TO l5, Has
Canton o nine that can down themp
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05
Rooms on DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL
COMMITTEE,

COLUMBUS, w., May ~, 1881,
To the Democracy of the State of
Ohio. AT meeting OF the Democratic
State Committee, held this day, II was
resolved 10 hold State Convention OF
tie Democracy Of Ohio at the city of Co.
lumbua on Tuesday and Wednesday,
June cath and 25th, for the purpose OF
placing In nomination candidates for
the following 0llces' Secretary OF State,
one Judge OF the Supreme Court, one
Member OF the Board OF Public Works.
II will ala0 be the duty OF
such convention TO appoint four
delegates at large and four alternates
from this State to the National
Convention which IN 10 assemble ut Chi
cAgO, H., on the sth day OF July next,
TO nominate candidates for President
and Vice President Of the United States,
and two electors at large,
And at the same time the delegates
from each Congressional district aa
now constituted by law, are directed
aud requested TO report 10 the State Con-
YentlOn two delegates and two alter
mates TO said National Convention, and
ono electOr from each district, and re-
port their namea to said state COnyen'
ton for its confirmation, which shall be
In accord with the call Of the National
Committee.
The ratio of said State Convention
shall te one delegate for each I've hun
drpd votes cast for Hon. George llOadly
for Governor In 1883, ana one vote for
every fraction Of 250nnd upwarda,which
will eutltlO the several counties To the
following representation, tO.wit;
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05
Marriage Llcenaen,

The matrimonial market Ia slightly
on the improvement, ~ will be seen by
the following number of marriage II.
cenees tha' have been isgued YOst YEN
ming and Elizabeth Hlnterman, Lake
tpi John G Aking and Catherine II,
Rudy Cantonj William Nottlc and jon.
mic Trimmer Massillon; Geo, W, Powers
and Bmma j, lively, Alliances Fred
Paul aud Louisa Margo, Masslllon, Leo
Midas q, Hoover and Mary r. Wolcott,
Masalllon Jacob N. NJ. Davis and Maggie
\. Sluytor, Lexington tpt Melvin 8,
kubna and Emmn A. Vogelgesang, Can
ton John II, Triplett and Jennie stoner,
Canton,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05

chief by the following vote: Yeas
Messra. Adler, Fawcett. Haines, H0wen.
stine, Murray, Piero, Weaver, Webb and
Shields. Nays-Messrs. Glass, Gachatte,
Swanger, Wagner, Warner, Atthe con
clusiOD Of the vote Clerk Grimes stated
that he had been instructed by the City
Solicitor not TO laaue a certificate to
Pler0 IL he was confirmed. President
Shielda said the Solicitor had no voice
In such matters; the will Of the Council
aa expressed prevailed, and h0 directed
the Clerk TO Issue the certificate TO PlerO,
which was done after adjournment On
the announcement of the vote for PierO,
a shout OF derlalOn or some kindred
feeling went up from large number of
throata stationed In the rear OF the
chamber, and q rush OF the owners Of
the thrOats was made out OF the room
and down the stairway. President
Shields raped violently on hla desk for
order, and after the confusion raised by
the incident had somewhat subsidized, 40
that his voice could be heard, he stated
that IL any more such demonstration
were made, the room would be cleared.
The reapp0intment Of Daniel Paar until
April, 1883, and Dr. o. ". POrtman until
April, 1880, no members Of the Sewer
Commission, by the Mayor, were con-
lirmed, as were also the appointments
OF Drs. $. A, Cohklin and Lewis slusser
az members Of the B0ard OF Health NJ
I'll May, 1887.
MISCELLANEOUS,
A petition Of the Mayor for Ere cur
taina for the windows In police head
quarters at the City Hall was referred
MIR. Hicka was given permission TO use
part OF South Poplar and DOwalt streets
for building purposes.
The street Commissioner was In.
structed 10 remove some large stones
lying In South Cherry street; also Ia
proceed with the laying OF the sidewalk
on East Fifth street M provided for In
an ordinance, and tho sidewalk on West
Tenth street. between Market and High
streets.
The same Official was also Instructed
10 deliver plank for tbree crossings over
streets to the parties having In charge
the construction OF a plank walk 10
West Lawn Cemetery.
Ine street. Commissioner here inter.
ieeted q very pertinent remark 10 the
effect that he was ordered 10 lay side
walks without having a single brick Ia
DO IL with, aud no prospect Of getting
any, as no provision hnd been made by
tho Council for securing them.
The Clerk was inbtruced TO advertise
for bids for furnishing the city with
brick during the present year.
The Street Commissioner was also In.
structed to lay no more stone crossings,
unless ordered TO do so by the Council,
Adjourned.
After Adjournment the members re,
tired 20 the cOmmittee room TO confer
with furniture dealers in regard to the
furnishing Of fhe new Council chamber
In the City Hall.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05
ItIr, Al I,,nob CITY,

DR., Robenett's residence nj Beach City
was burned TO Il o ground Sunday morn
ing. The family were oil NJ church
and when discovered, the flames had
gained such headwOy that they could
not be checked, Tho house was new,
and valued NJ $4,000, The furniture
was oil burned. A stock Of millinery
goods In u store room in the house was
nearly all saved. The house was insur.
cd for ~ 900, and the furniture for $500
The nre IL supposed 10 have caught
from the cook stove.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05
An Eye Punched out.

Louis Bourquin, employed as labor
or at the Bolton Steel Works, met with
u painful and serious accident yeeter.
day. He and young man named Perry
Gilbert were fooling together for some
time, when Gilbert suddenly ran q fin
ger Into his loft eye and forced II clear
out of its socket on to his check. Bour.
quin Ia an old man, and will lose The
ave entirely.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05

Theodore Gray, one Of the Oldest and
most popular passenger conductors on
the NJ, Wayne road has resigned his 20.
81 Ion to take charge Of the machinery
Of n large brewing establishment In
Chicago. Mr.. Grays many friends are
sorry To SEQ him no. but glad 10 know
that his now position IL much better
ono, financially, Success,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05

The Democrats OF Aehland county held
their primary election last Saturday
and The following ticket was nominated;
Auditor, g. l.. Arnold; Probate Judge,
James Albersonj Clerk, Cloyd Mansfield
Sheriff, Randolph Address; Commits
sioner, James Wharton; In2rmary Di.
rector, Lewis Yeater,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05

The following transfers Of real estate
have been recorded up 10 date:

have been recorded up to date;
CITY.
Mary Welch TO Mary Ray, i5 feet off
LOT 2ll0, ith ward. &50 william Roth TO
+. r, Ballard, lot G56, 9th ward, $1,000;
I, h, Ballard to Clara s, Roth, the same
for the same.
COUNTY.
Geo, W, Lawrence TO Ferdinand Bin
dler Of an acre In section 4, Canton
tp, $500; Joseph Mugser to II, Zeller, lot
500 MlssillOn, $1,000; RQAna Miller To
Martha st0cber, lot 1885, MassillOn,
5000; Prl0r Cillck's executor 10 VIM. G.,
Resh, II 90 acres IN section %, Sugar
Creek tp,, $3.50; Daniel Hoffman to
Jane b, Wilhelm, 76li acres In section
II, Sugar Creek tp,, @9027; Charlotte
Smith 10 w. A. Hover, east half Of lot
i3, Paris, 5000; Mary Taninger'a
Executor. to Anu Melzger, parts OF
lots 9 and 3, UniOntown, $500
Ann Metzger TO Saml b, Acker, parts Of
lots 2, and 5, UniOntOwn, Si00; Abra-
ham keiaer TO Lewis Acker, lots i3, II
and 10, UniOntown, 5000; James Lee
Sheriff, TO David Miller, 10 acres In sec,
ton 10 0sDaburg Up. $3.50; 0ylao Nelson
guardian TO Emanuel II, Roger, 80 acres
In sectiOua 8 and 9, Marlboro tp, 5000
Cornell q, MuglidgG to james Walton
lots 25 and 20, Marlboro, 800; Moses 3
Mullen to Slm'l OF, lot a., Milan, 1880
Jacob Y0st TO Jacob ID, l0st, 10 acres III
section 22, Jack on W. SiBOO; Levi j
Rakeglrnw 10 Mary Anderson, 20 acres hi
section %, Washington tp. $4,000.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05

Mrs. Louis Maillard, residing half u
mile south OF Canton, died Sunday after
noon nj one o'clock. She was about 20
years OF age. A family Of grown up
children mourn her loss.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05

Two moro stands and stalls were LOT
to-day, leaving but four. The arrange.
ments for lighting the inside arc com
plete, consisting Of ten gas jets; the out
side Will DO sufficiently lighted up for
the satisfactory transaction of business.
Wooden tressels three feet long aud two
high, covered with boards, will be-
placed outside OF building, on tho pave.
ment, under cover OF the roof, for tho
accommodation and convenience Of per-
sons taking stands there, which win be
given free Of charge TO all farmers, gar.
deners, huckstets, otc. All persons hay-
ing good article Of fresh butter, eggs,
vegetables, provisions, &c, are cordially
invited TO bring them here, where they
Will fad u good aud ready market for
them, aud wh(re every precautlon will
be tNkon 10 make II agreeable, convent
ent and pleasant for all. Remember
the opening, next Saturday morning NJ
4 o'clock, The few remaining stands
aud STALLS can be rented by the day,
week or month, ~ desired.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05

Send money by American Express Co,
money orders, Receipts given, Money
refunded u orders are lost Sold NJ oil
offices OF the company. Payable NJ $500
places Rates; TO $b.bc,, Sl0Sc,, 800
l0c.. $50 l2c,, $40 lbc,; 800 zoe.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05
plnneer Meeilnn.

Our readers will bear in mind the
meeting Of old settlers OF Stark county,
is TO be held at Schae(er's Opera House
on next Wednesday, June ilth. II is TO
be hoped there will DO a creditnble rep.
resentatlon from all the townships Of
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05

Quite n number of bets have been
made IN this city on the nominees OF
the Chicago Convention.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05

Mir. Joseph Croes and Miss Mary j
Jack, both OF this city, were married by
Rev. l., NJ. Kuhns, Tuesday evening.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05
Tho Proposed Masonic Temple.

Pursuant TO u call Issued yesterday,
members OF the Masonic order of Can.
ton Lodge, Eagle Lodge, Canton Chap.
ter, Canton Council and Canton Com.
mandery met at the Masonic rooms In
Eagle Block last evening, to consider
the question OF erecting the proposed
new Masonic Temple, on the site OF the
present residence Of Mr., John II, Miller,
corner Of Fourth aud North Market
streets, Owing to the short time elapa.
ing between the publication Of tho call
In the daily papers OF the city and the
hour set for the meeting, but compare
lively few members were In attendance,
aud II was decided TO postpone tho meet,
Ing until some other time, when Il full
attendance could be had. AS tho time
.or the acceptance Of the Offer Of Mr.,
Miller FOR The purchase OF his property
expires Saturday q committee consist
Ing Of Geo. D. HuIter and W, H. Alexan.
der was appointed TO sec Mr., Miller, aud
ask for nm extension Of time. That gem
tleman was visited by the committee
md granted them until July lst to no.
cept his Offer A special meeting will
be held before long, 0t which time II Is
thought the question will be definitely
settled, and the money appropriated for
tho purchase Of Mr.. Mlller's property,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05

Don't forget that Burr Bobbins' Cir.
Gus will be here on the 18th.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05

We are opening out u lnrge lot Of
muslins, calicos and ginghams nj very
w prices. GEETiNG u VICKERs'.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05

Men and boys straw hats almost given
away AZ Geetlng n Vlckers'.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05

Go to Canton and visit the store OF
Geeting Il Vickers II you want bargains
In dry goods,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05

Black silks, cashmores and other dress
goods cheap nj GeetiDg Il Vickers'.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05

Jcans aud caesimcros cheap at Goet.
ing " Vickers'.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05

Nottingham lace curtains cheap by
the yard az Gpoting u vickers'
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-06-05
TmE DEMooRArIo CONVENTION.

The State Central Committee has
Issued the following call for the conyen-
yentlOn 10 be held on tho oath and 25th
of June.