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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-21
AFTER CHRISTMAS !

It's unpleasant enough at the best to be beset on every
hand with unpaid bills but it's consolation to know you
your friends have something to show for it. which is
to be the if the Presents bought at THE
BOSTON No trash or useless knick knacks at high prices
but reliable sensible and useful articles are here Just
such presents every longs for and appreciates and
the best of it u.s. that the prcesare reasonable that every
one find something to fit the size Of the purse Fur
Caps, Fur Gloves, Mufers NeckWear Canes Umbrellas
Gloves Handkerchiefs, Smoking Caps Collars Cuffs Fun
Collars, Smoking Jackets, Dressing Gowns and hundreds
of other appropriate and welcome gifts not to mention
Oyercoats and Suits for Boys Men, Such presents
these although rule costing less after all the best
in the long rum Boys T0boggan Suits.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-21
PatentLaW-.J Jas. T. Williamson,

Room Is, COLON Block, Minneapolis. Solicl
tor of patents, counsellor in patent cases
Two Years an Examiner in q. >. Pa.
tent Office.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-21

Call at Verplancks'. corner Seventh and
Robert, for your cigars.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-21

For Christmas presents at Aliens drug
store, corner Seventh and jackson streets.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-21
Fine erfu,,,e ases

For Christmas presants at Aliens drug
store. corner Seventh and Jackson streets.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-21
.THE MATTER WITH HANNAH

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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23

one. A small Lazarus had dragged It nome,
set it up near the front window in the pater-
nal shanty and strung it full Of his miserable
possessions There wasn't an article worth
penny in the lot. The collection was the
most depressing one ever on exhibition. Small
chunks Of nothing wrapped in greasy paper,
clusters of old buttons found on the sidewalk
from time to time, bits Of leather, nails, whit
tied sticks, pieces of colored glass, and small
china doll with both arms and legs broken
off, comprised the assortment. Being a
cynic, I'm not much given to emotional
ecstasy but I could have wept over this
serious burlesque of Christmas cheer. And
that's about what Christmas means to half
the people The bluster and pleasure OF the
well-to-do only emphasizes the distress OF the
poverty stricken. The Christmas angels are
not impartial They fly swiftly over the
roofs of the wretched and linger long by the
hearthstones Of the rich"
The optimist smiled and sighed as he
musingly answeRsd "Yes, the millennium Is
a long way off, but there is some good will
among us, some generosity, some unseltish-
ness, some almost perfect love, and some
hope for the future of the race. We can't
all have full Christmas trees any more than
we can all have continual joy and riches and
contentment. It isn't in the plan; but it's
something for few to have pleasure. 1t has
been said that if you make children happy
while they are children, you make them
happy twenty years later by the memory of
it. The rain of sorrow will fall upon them
soon enough. Care and grief, old age and
death are waiting for them down the road. "
"WeI, I wish the false would be rung out
and the true rung in as soon as possible" said
the cynic, as he walked away. &. q.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23
Sale of City Bonds,

Sealed bids were opened by Louis Loi-
chor, chairman of the Finance commit
tee, at noon to-day for the sale of $685.
600 current expense bonds. There were
five bidders, the highest Of which was
W. j. Hayes & Co., of Cleveland, at $26.
017.60.
Lamprecht, Bros. & Co., of Cleveland,
$25, $500.
Julius Whiting, Jr., Of Canton, $685..
1880.
N. W. Harrison & Co., of Chicago,
$25, ,713O0.
G. 81. Venner, Boston, $25, ,558.
These bonds will bear 5 per cent. in
terest, and will become due In 1899.
The money realized will be distributed
into the street, general, fire, light and
police funds. these having been consid-
ersbly Overdrawn.
Clerk Grimes said that $1017 was the
highest premium ever paid for Canton
bonds and thinks the method Of selling
bonds by sealed bids should be adopted
In the future.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23
CHRISTMAS AND THE cYNlc.

A Pessimist and Optimist Talk II
Over.
"There is more brotherly love and uplifting
Of spirit in a good fat turkey than in all the
Christmas stories that ever were penned," !"
said the cynic. Holiday literature is not to
my taste. 1t is usually of forced growth
Written to fit the day, it has flavor of I'm
naturalness. The hero of the Christmas
story is either translated on that day, or he
has streak of perfectly phenomenal luck
It's never so in real life. In fact, pleasure is
more evasive on Christmas than at any other
time, Notwithstanding all the extravagant
sentiment set afoat about the good will busi-
ness"
To which the optimist replied: "But isn't it
a good thing to have even the stories come
out right! It's pleasant to know that make
believe people find one day in the year JOY
Gus. There are so many wet blankets flung
around on the other 1854"
II would rather have my slice Of good will
cut up and given to me every now and then
than to have big chunk of it on Christmas" I"
continued the cynic. "All this bluster isn't
sincere. Plenty of people give presents be-
cause it's expected of them, not because they
have feeling of tenderness toward their fell
low mortals. And how is humanity benefited
by spurt of generosityp
at isn't perfection, this world isn't" said
the optimist, musingly, "but there's lots Of
goodness in the human animal after all No
body but the babies cares for presents partic-
ularly; but it's pretty custom to give them.
We're likely to grow SO despicably selfish il
there was no Christmas to remind us that we
could make somebody else glad. And when
you come right down to solid facts the dear,
grotesque old myth, Santa Claus, has done
more toward expanding the human heart and
keeping it tender toward the children and the
poor than all the sermons. What would we
do without this good genius Of Babyland who
fills the stockings while their owners are
away in tne beautiful Land of NodP
The simple unquestioning faith they
have in him is worth more than the
crown of kings. There is no danger of the
earth being made too good by a gush
Of generosity. We still have all the old
scourges and few new ones The Russian
viles still toll in agony in the Siberian mines
rhN gaunt wolf of famine still prowls
through the streets of great cities and on
lonely country roads. The forked tongue Of
the hydra-headed devil of SANDER strikes here
and there doing its blasting work. The
north wind stings through the beggar's rags.
The hot breath of disease still leaves its olden
track of sorrow in the houses Of the rich and
the hovels Of the poor. and the old, old mar
plot, Death, is as formidable as ever. Oh,
no, there is no danger of the grim old world
getting too good even for day, but through
the leaden sky there CLEAN such stars Of
promise that one can almost forget that
Chris mas trees are sawed Off at the base and
have sticks for roots.
Speaking of Christmas trees" said the
cynic, II saw the most miserable caricature
Of one to-day that could be imagined. 1t was
a cast of limb from some Dives umbrageous
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23
THE LEGEND OF CHRIST CHURCH.

Near the southern coast Of England,
Rising dark from hills of green,
An ancient church with Norman towers
By the sailors eye is seen.
Seven centuries have written
Strangest stories on each stone,
Making thus vast palimpsest
With rank ivy overgrown.
OF the legends, rarest, sweetest,
Is the story of its birth,
When the mighty frame was lifted
Skyward from its native earth.
In the time Of William Rufus,
Norman monks both brave and good,
Laid with zeal its strong foundations,-
For its tmbers hewed the wood.
Day by day there labored with them
One who from the forest came;
No one knew his home or nation,
No one ever asked his name
As wild violetS on the hillside
Bloom when southern winds have blown,
BY the deft blows Of his chisel
Flowers sprang from solid stone.
And the woods felt all the magic
OF his gentle artist hand
Yielded shapes that filled with wonder
All the skillful Norman band.
When at eventide the master
Paid the wages of the day,
Needing not, the wondrous stranger
Wended to the hills his way.
Then the puzzled workmen queried:
''Who is this who asks no hire,
Yet whose perfect skill leaves nothing
Truest art could e'er desire"
None gave answer to their question,
But as whirling mountain SHOWS
Heap great drifts among the gorges,
Steadily the church arose.
Till the hour came for placing
The great beam which spans the navel
For its length the oak tree, bowling,
All his mighty fiber gave,
No oak on the hills Of England
lowered so far above his kin
AS this monarch, strong, sound hearted,
Fit church walls to enter in.
All we all fall short in something,
Measured by the laws demand,
And the oak beam failed in inches
By the distance Of band
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23

Which the dear Christ In His downward flight
Smiled on as He passed it by'
"Quck when IL caught the wonderful gleam,
So bright that it pierced all space,
1t could not choose but light the whole world
And point TO the glorifed face"
My little girls eyes we're full of thought
As she asked me this question grave;
And |, like one in the presence Of kings,
Was an awed and silenced slave.
She weighed my wisdom and found it void,
All yes; it was very plain
From that day forth must abdicate,
And be oracle ne'er again.
So said, MY darling, cannot tell;
Perhaps it was as you say,
The beautiful star caught its wondrous light
AS the Christ sped on His way.
"But il it is so or not, think
1t has never sunk quite out of sight"
And she cried out quick in her joyous way,
"oh, let us go find it tonight |"
Ah little one, we are not shepherds, or wise,
But may we not see as they didp
Not with our eyes, but down in our souls
The star not quite yelled or hid.
But shining clear, with living light,
With light thatll never dim,
Till it pierces cen through the outer night,
And leads us straight to Him.
ALICE E. IVES
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23
THE SIGN DIVINE.

"Who knocks2" the waiting angel said;
What sign is thine2"
sin holy war my blood was shed,
From battles heat my soul has sped;
That sign is mine"
II cannot bid the gate unfold
For sign like thine"
ITO holy works gave my gold
Gave all-the sum was manifold;
That sign is mine"
"Thy works are grand but thou hast not
The sign Divine"
80 angel have safely brought
The record of the deeds wrought;
That sign is mine"
mot that Not that Thou must yet bring
A sign Divine"
80 angel, angel tell the King
That for him gave everything;
That sign is mine"
"Thy life was pure but give thy Lord
His sign divine"
80 angel, angel tell the Lord
That all my life taught His word
That sign is mine"
"He knoweth all; but thou must make
The sign Divinen
80 angel! did gladly take
Great burdens on me for His sake;
That sign is mine.N
20 waiting soul thou hast not brought
The sign Divine"
Sweet angel, for the Lord fought,
Yet at His gate have not got
His sign Divine"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23

IT may be of interest to know that the
Supreme Court, in addition to declaring
the Dow law constitutional, also de-
clded that the law prohibiting the sale
of stimulants within two miles of any
fair ground during an agricultural ex-
hibltion is equally sound. A proposition
to move the Canton Fair Grounds
beyond the border would now no doubt
find enthusiastic supporters.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23
A Quick Recovery,

1t gives US great pleasure to state
hat the merchant who was reported to
be at the point of death from an attack
of pneumonia, has entirely recovered by
the use Of DR.. William Halls Balssm for
the Lungs. Naturally he feels grateful
for the benefits derived from using this
remedy for the lungs and throat; and In
giving publicity to this statement we
are actuated by motives of public bene-
faction, trusting that others may be
benefited In q similar manner.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23
Sheriff Sale.
Saturday, the 9Th day of JAM, 1887,
Divorce Notice.

Esther A. Walton. Plaintiff The State of Ohio Stark
vs.. County
Amos Walton, Defendant.
The said Amos Walton, defendant. who now resides
at SaticOy In the county Of Ventura and state Of Cali
t0rnia Is hereby notified that the oath day of NOye-
Dor, A. n. 1885. the said Esther A. Walton filed her
petition In the Clerks office for the Court OF Common
Pleas for said county OF stark and State OF Ohio Said
petition charges the said Amos Walton with Willfu ali
sence for more than three last past The object
and prayer OF said petition is that upon final hearing
she may be divorced from the said Amos Walton and
be for hearing after the 8th day OF January A. d. 1897
ESTHER A. WALTON,
hov26-Lw BY A, L. JOINS, her Atty,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23
Divorce Notice.

Anna Brown, reading at Faulkner. Maaaaohusetta
viii take notice that on the 23rd day OF November Al
y. ls66 Robert g. Brown filed his petition in the
Court OF Common Pleas Of Stark county Ohio heinz
cause number -, praying divorce from said Anna
brown on the ground Of gross neglect Of duty, and
snat sad cause Will be for hearing ON and after the
10tn day OF January, a, d. 1887.
ROBERT g. BROWN,
hoVeo-LW BY j. d. LEWIS, his Atty.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23
Sheriff Sale
Charles B. ROyer ct al Order Of sale in Partition.
vs. stark County Common
Elizabeth Miller ct al. Pleas Court

Charles B. Roger ct al Order Of sale In Partition.
Elizabeth Miller ct al. Pleas court
Byvirtue OF an order 70 sell issued by the clerk OF
court OF Common Pleas OF stark county, Ohio, In the
shove action and to me directed will offer for sale at
public out CRY, on the promises In Nmishlllen town
ship, stark county Ohio, on
Monday, the 9th day of December, 1885,
Nlmishen township, county OF Stark and state OF
Ohio and known parts Of the northeast and south
west quarter OF section 93. township 10, range q,
bounded and described as follows
Beginning in the center Of the road leading from Os.
naburRh to Louisville at stone, ing the northeast
corner OF acre tract Of land decided by Benjamin Is.
Bollnger to John II. Miller the 4th day OF April.
1874 and recorded in VOL 1913 pages $50 and S8l OF
the records OF Stark county ohio; thence n0rh % dc
east one cham and n Inns to stone In the ROAD
thence north. 50 degrees west II chains AMI 20 Inks
to stone; thence SOUTH 90l2 degrees wesC one cha
and n links to stone and northwest corner OF said
tract above referred TO- thence SOUTH 80 degrees
east with north line Of said acre tract chains and
AZ links to the place Of beginning to contain two acres
OF land strict measure.
Also another tract OF land situate In said stark coun
ty, Ohio and known as parts OF the southeast and
southwest quarters OF section 49, township TO- range
q bounded and further described as follows; Begin.
ming at stone at the northwest corner Of tract OF
land owned by simon Peter Etry; thence north, 3OA
degrees east chain and 70 links to stone the ca
SOUTH 67X degrees east IL chains and AZ links to
stone In road thence SOUTH 90 degrees west one chain
and rs Inks to one in road; thence north, 674 de-
grees west IL chains and 43 links to the place OF be-
ginning intended TO contain acres OF land
Appraised at O40
Sale to commence at IL o'clock a. m. Terms one
third cash and the balance one equal annual
payments with interest from day of sale, secured by
mortgage On the premises sOd.A
A. LEININGER, sheriff.
]. NJ MYERS, Atty.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23

1T Is said hat Governor Foraker was
80 we'll pleased with Clerk McGfegor's
decision In the Sheriff's election muddle
that he Ia seriously considering the pro-
priety of appointing John as Judge
Days successor. All therel
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23

Appointment farmer of Bowling Green,
Howard county, Md, Mr.. j. 7. Ridgely,
said his four children were sick with
sore thrOats and coughs at the same
time. Red Star Cough Cure cured them
In a week. No Opiates.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23

William B. Kegerles)
VS..
Mary Jane Kegeries Mary Jane Keneriaa vvhoae
place OF residence is unknown TO said plaintiff Is here
BY notified that William b. KegerIes did, on the 4th
day OF December, A. ID. 1885. file his petition In the
office OF the lerk OF the Court Of Common Pleas Of
STARR county Ohio charging the said Mary Jane KeRe-
ries with adultery with ono Mr.. Batchler and div.
charging the defendant with gross neglect Of duty and
asking that he may be divorced from the said MARY
Jane kegeres which petition will stand for hearing al
the next term OF said Court.
Dec 4, 1ss6.-9.Lw Atty for PiaintfR
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23

MRS. FOLSOM is a quiet. unsggressive
woman, IL is said, and qnite aVerse TO
any prominence Ia the role of Presiden-
tiRl m0ther-in- law.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23

CANTON wants public park and a
city hospital. We will have the former,
undoubtedly, within q year, while the
latter project Is In the hands of an able
and active committee.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23
Administrators Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned have been
duly appointed and qualified as administrators OF the
estate OF henry Hollbaugh. late OF stark county, Ohio
deceased EDWARD HOLIBAUGH.
dec9dw WILLIAM H0LIBAUGH.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23
The AMERICAN DETECTIVE BUREAU

Main Offices, "a and 9S Diamond st.,
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Established 1883 by David H. Gllklnson, ex-U s. Gov.
eminent Detective.
States secret Service. Confidential Agents In all the
Principal Cities OF the United States and Canada.
-. u. GlLKINS0N, Principal and Gen. Supt
HRBER MoD0 WELL, Superintendent
Hon. JOHN DALZELL, Attorney for the Bureau.
Reference: JAMEs BROOKS Chief Secret Service Di.
vision, Washington, d. q. send for Circulara
n0v4Lm1
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23
School Examiners Notice.

Examinations for teachers certificates will be heldIa
follows: ~ ~ O'''-
At Canton on the first Saturday Of each month.
AT Alliance, Saturday, September 90, 1886.
AZ Massill0n saturday. october 30 1885.
AZ Alliance. Saturday, February %, 1887.
AT Oanal Fulton, Saturday, March 49, 1887.
iulysgy BY ORDER OF THE BOARD
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23
Sheriff sale.

William :. Williams ] Order OF Sale,
vs. Stark County OOmmonY
Mary Miller. Pleas Court
by virtue order Of sale Issued by the clerk Of
the court Of common pleas, OF Stark county, OHIO in
the above action and tO mo directed, Will offer for
sae at public out cry at the door OF the court house.
In the city Of canton, on
Saturday, the 18th day of JAN, 1887
the following described real estate situated in the
city Of Canton county OF Stark and State OF Ohio and
known as 10 numbr sixteen, In Williams second ad.
dti n to the city Canton.
Appraised at $780,
Sale to conn ence at one O'Clock p, M Terms cash.
A. LEININGER, Sheriff.
BALDWIN & SHIELDS Att'ys.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23

Hop PlasteYs are made from pure and
reliable medicinal agents. Cure aches,
pains, weak parts.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23
Executors Sale Of Real Estate.

For sale very cheay, eighty 90 acres of land situate
In Marlboro township Stark county, and described
follows to-wit; Tho west half Of the southeast quar-
ter OF section 8, In township 90 OF range z.
Gall on or address JOHN H. CLARKE,
Youngstown. Ohio,
or $. s. GEIB,
decl6'dW Hartvllle Stark Co., Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23
Administrators Notice.

Notice hereby given that the undersigned has been
nuly appointed and qualified as AdminIstrator OF
Ohio. deceased. WIIIISM n KNo1sTS w.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23

Absolutely sure to cure aches, pains
and weak parts. Hop plasters, clean
and n0n-failing. % cents.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23

Hoods Sarssparilla has cured thOus-
ands of cases Of rheumatism. This is
abundant reason for belief that 1t will
cure you. Try 1t.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23
FOR SALE.

have for sale, at $50 per acre. fine and beautiful
farm Of l60 acres. within 10 miles of Canton. The
farm Is finely improved having large, fine house,
Dank barn. horse barn. young orchard and every need
ed out buildng good timber good water. good wheat
aud stock farm, we'll fenced. Terms-S4, 900 down.
and balance in three annual equal payments. have
Tor sale number OF houses and lots In Canton Inquire
at the law Ofiice OF A. 8. VAN BUSKIRK,
Oct28 New cassidy Block Canton ohio
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23

MNEVSS u.s. S s1S vS cut s nI .sna SHt '2S Soa T'S s
Ml HWY something Of great value and import
lOlI ~ i ance 70 you, that will start you In
business which Will bring you In more money right
away than anything else In this world. ANY ono can
do the work and live Ae home Either ser, all Agea
something now, that Just coins money for all workers
We will start you; capital not needed. This is of
the genuine important chances Of lifetime. Those
who arc ambitious and enterpgising will not delay.
Grand Quilt free. Address TRUE g. 90, Augusta
MAins. decl6F38-dAW
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23
Saturday, the 18th day Of JAM, 1887,
Sheriff Sale.

BY virtue of alias order of sale issued by the clerk
the court Of common pleas Of Stark Co., Ohio, in the
above action and to directed will offer for sale at
public Outcy at the door of the court house. In the city
of Canton on
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23
Saturday, the 18th day of jan, 1887,

the following described real estate situated in the
town Of MapletOn county OF Stark and State OF Ohio,
and known as an ouot Of 80 feet front and 100 feet
deep and bounded the east by Out.IOt formerly
owned By Augustus LauheDder, the south by Paris
street. the vest by an alley, and the north by
alley and bel the same premises purchased by the
gTantOr, Amos v Aert0n, of solomon and Martha AL
lertnn the 17th day OF October, A. d. 1889.
Appraised at 1900.
Sale to commence at 1 o'clock D. m. Terms cash
A. LEININGER, Sheriff.
WANN h Bow, Att'ys
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-12-23

Then despair possessed the workmen;
When that toilsome day was done,
Mournfully they plodded homeward;
fingered there the Silent One.
How he labored in the starlight,
While cool night winds round him stirred,
While the world in silence slumbered,
Their is no recorded word
But the first faint flush of sunrise
Showed the beam set in its place,
While the stranger met the workmen
With smile upon his face.
Speaking low, in accents gentle,
Like some distant anthems strain:
"Uness the Lord doth aid in building,
ALI the work of man is vain"
AS the mists drift from a landscape,
Swept the dimness from their sight;
Knew they then twas Christ, the Master,
Who had labored through the night.
b. W