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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-19
pHAT EXTENSION.
Talk From an Ofnclal of the c., L. g. w.
AalkWaY.

Talk From an Otnclal of the c., L. & w.
hallway.
Yesterdays Massillon Independent
contains the following regarung I'll,
extension of the G., L. e. w. railway:
81. l.. Green, of the Cleveland, Lorain
Il Wheeling railroad was in town last
night ana SAID that Tie survey vi III,
extension from a point north of Mas
sillOn to New Lisbon will commence
next week. Mr. Green says that The
talk of short line to Canton is ridic-
ulous. That while the company is
naturally anxious to secure all the local
traffic it can, it does not contemplate
mere local road. 1ne great wIsH Is to
push Oh to Pittsburg. The talk about
an extension To Canton, W Lerlnlnu,,
there, indulged in by the Canton lie.
pOsitOry, places the enterprise III tilt
wrong light, since the design is to ere
ate a new trunk line by connecting
with the Pittsburg & Marion at New
Lisbon. When tnls is done, through
trains will be put on between Pittsburg,
Chicago and Wheeling.
In proposing this route the c., l.. q
w. people have undoubtedly more than
one object in view. In the first place
the territory offers many lnuuUeinun,s
10 any company ready to build. as j, is
not only populous, but is underlaid with
mineral wealth. SECONDLY, Une aney
railway is constantly threatening t.
construct a feeder from Canton to Mas
sillon. The Valley, acting i'll harmony
with the Wheeling & Lake Erie, could
then secure considerable quantity o.
Massillon coal which now gets int"
Cleveland over the c., L. & W. 1t would
also have a disastrous effect upon Jne o..
L. & WIS MassillOn and Cleveland pas
senger business. Thirdly. the g., l.. & W.
is menaced by the Pennsylvania, which
owns the Massillon & Cleveland rail
road, and can at any time put Oh
trains from Massillon to Cleveland, i'll
connection with the IA. & G. Bymak
ing Pittsburg connection, the g., l.. x
W. would be turning the tables on the
Pennsylvania Company, in the most
unequivoca! manner. And aside from
all these considerations directly affect
ing the g., L. & W., the Lake Shore
sees a chance to get into Pittsburg and
to obtain a part of the vast business
now practically controlled by the Penn
sylvania system"
The Independent speaks as one hay
ing authority, and its remarks may
be accepted as true.
The ultimate object of the c., L. &
W. officials is to push their road on to
Pittsburgh. This statement which was
first published in the DAILY DEMO
GRAFT has been corroborated by the rail
way officials. But it is not likely that
the survey will not include Canton.
The road will be surveyed from Mill
port to Canton, thence east to Pitts
burg, by way of New Lisbon, as stated
by the DEMOCRAT before its contempo-
raries knew anything of the matter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-19
Badly Mistaken.

When it came down to a direct vote
on the plain proposition to compel
the railroads to Gix a rate of two cents
a mile, straight yesterday, the Hon.
John Il. Monnot, reformer, was found
voting on the negative. Plain George
w. Wilhelm, who is not so much OF
"reformer," placed himself on record as
in favor of the measure Massillon
Independent.
The Independent in its partisan reck-
lessness to place Mr.. MonnOt in false
light before the people of Stark county,
had to resort to the basest campaign lies
If the Independent would have read
the article carefully they would have
discovered that Mr.. Monnot voted for
two cent fares while his Republican
colleague, "Plain George Wilhelm" !"
voted against it. 1t can hardly be pos
sible that such glaring mistake could
have honestly been made by the Inde-
pendent but seems to us to have been
made as political boomerang. But
now as the "Plain George Wilhelm
voted against the 'two cent fare bill, /"
will the "Independent" criticise him
through its columns for such action?
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-19
WORKED TO A "T."
A Stark County Farmer Loses Two
Thousand Dollars
Because He Was So Anxious to Become
Book Agent---A Couple of Sharpers
Make Big Haul Without
Much Work.

And still theyicome. The .police OF
this city were notified last night that p
wealthy farmer named John Brothers,
living out on the Bolivar road, some slA
miles south of Canton, had been taker
III by confidence men to the tune OF
5000 Thursday afternoon. The facts
in the case are about as follows:
Thursday mornings a stranger of gOoC
address appeared on Brothers farm,
representing himself as desiring t.
purchase farm for relative who haG
appointed him (the stranger) agent IT,
buy land. Brothers and the stranger
began to negotiate for the purchase oi
the land, and while thus engaged, d
second stranger appeared on the scene
and accOsted the couple. He represent
himself as a book agent, and asked the
farmer to take an agency.
Iue unsuspeCUlng Iarmer agreed, al
the inducements offered by Lhe DOoh
agent were very good. Then the buoL
agent SAID that he would have to sex
some evidence of the farmers financia
standing, and proposed that Brothers
90 to Canton and draw $1,000 from 4
lOCdl Ddlhs
Inc lallner agreed, and accompanied
by the wOuld,be purchaser of his farm
he came to this city and prOcureC
$1,000 in bank bills. The couple the,
started home to the farm, but abou,
midway between Canton and the farm
they were met by the book agent.
Brothers said that he had gotten the
money, at the same time exhibiting thl
roll OF bills. The book agent alightet
from his buggy, and as Brothers dis
played the money the agent snatched it,
sprang into his buggy and drove III l.
gallon towards Canton.
The WUuluUe tam buyer then told
Brothers to go and arouse the neigh
burS and he Ohe second sharpvl0 w"ulO
attempt to oVertake the agent. This
lie ulu, Jumping 4nCO Lne uuggy duu
starting after ms confederate.
Of course that was the last seen of
the two men. Brothers, who is quite
aged ana Ulu enough ~ hnuW DevteI,
came to Canton last night andinformed
the police.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-19
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
For the Week Ending April IL, Reporte
by Fl. A. Trump, Abstracter of Titles.

For the Week Ending April 1 /, Reported
by Fl. A. Trump, Abstracter of Titles.
J. Wagner to S. Werstler ct al, IS
67-IOO acres. Lake township; 5000.
M. Frank to F. Pfeiffer, lots "a and
35, Uniontown; $1,000.
G. Wahl to George Wahl, 38 acres,
Lake township; $4,000.
F. Harple to E. MOrlege, 5S 68-100
acres, Lake township; $1,000.
S. Miller to G. Sliker, 80 acres, Lake
township; $500.
D. L. Cans to w. Caspar, 142 35-1O0
acres, Lake township; 81, 100.
NJ. Boughman to E. Altman, % acres
in Sugar Greek township; S2,40O.
G. Biddle's Admir- to NJ. Shaw, 12'
20-1OO acres in Sugar Greek township;
$1,835.
Robinett & Crise to A. C. Goudy part
No. 81 Shelters addition, Beach City;
$2.4OO.
Eberly Heirs to w. Lonas, 1913 acres
Bethlehem township: $12,8OO.
B. F. Reed to A. Denius, No. Ma
varre; $1,000
Sheriff of Stark countG to L. Warstler
so acres Bethlehem township; $4, ,554.
Sheriff of Stark county to JnO. Custer,
10Y acres in Bethlehem township, SO, ,425.
J. Bryan's heirs to H. c. Nash, lao
acres, Marlboro township; $500.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-19
A BIT OF HISTORY
Reviewed by Alterations Made in an Old
City Landmark.

Reviewed by Alterations Made in an Old
City Landmark.
The building at the corner of Poplar
and Tuscarawas streets, lately vacated
by the Y. NJ. G. A. is again in process
of alteration that it may be used for
other purposes. AS the location of the
building is well known-for many
years-and yet a sort of trysting place
for young folks, a chapter on its early
history may be interesting.
Wells, the proprietor of Canton, gave
the lot, 66x198, to Daniel Mcclure, who
was a surveyor and land jobber, in con-
sideration of his erecting a house upon
it, which he did, a story and a half
frame on the east half. Several years
after, Mcclure gave Philip Dewalt a
mortgage on the lot to secure the pay
ment of borrowed money, which he
was unable to pay, and Dewalt fore
closed the mortgage and bought the
property at sheriffs sale for $780, This
was in 1917. Dewalt sold the Eagle
Block corner, where he had kept tavern
for number of years, to his son George
Dewalt, and moved into the frame h(
purchased. In 1926 he erected the pres
ent building, and finding it larger thai
necessary for his own family use, HI
was induced to open a tavern, hav
ing. acquired a fondness for tn
business from long habit H
set an excellent table, and ha
quite reputation with the travelin
public. During the occupancy of tn
building as tavern, it was the favorit
stopping place for lawyers and Judge
who came to Canton from other place
to attend court; chiefly New Lisbo
and Steubenville. In this Connection
a story must be told that passed Gu
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-19
OFFERS A REWARD.
The Gentleman Swindled Makes an Eff
fort to Capture His William.

The Gentleman Swindled Makes an Eff
fort to Capture His William.
The exclusive article in last nights
DEMOCRAT regarding the manner in
which a Canton business man was
taken in to the tune of 1914 by gypsy
woman in confidence racket, created
quite breeze.
AS there is nothing odious attaching
to the escapade, the friends Of the vic
tim are expressing their sympathy.
Mr.. o. F. Clouser, the gentleman who
was so badly rOped in, has printed
notices Offering reward of 1926 for the
arrest of the woman or the return of
the money, and giving description of
the gypsy.
The circular describes her as being
crippled in one arm, wearing shabby
clothes. She is about 40 years of age,
and is accompanied in her begging
tours by boy perhaps 13 years of age.
These circulars have been forwarded
to the authorities of about one hun
dred cities and towns surrounding Can
ton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-19
A HUGE JOKE
That an Akron Man Played on Mrs
Lucy Smith.
he Steals Her Gold Watch and Chain
Valued at s14o, But Fearing
He will be Caught Takes
1t Back.

Last Wednesday man named VIII
liam Hall, and representing himself to
be from Akron, and an agent for
stamping outfit company, went to the
residence of Mrs. Lucy Smith, NO. o9
South Cherry street, and engaged rooms
and boarding for q few days. MIS-.
Smith accommodated him and took nm
in, thinking of course that he was all
right. The fellow made himself at
home right off, and in order to appear
honest. paid his board and room rent
in advance.
Mrs Smith is Just now cleaning
house and tearing off some old paper
from one OF the rooms. lesterday
Hall offered to assist her in this work,
stating that he had nothing else to do
for the day. While she had gone up
street few minutes to get some milk,
Hall took her gold watch, chain and
charms valued at $40. out of drawer
in a dressing case, put the chain around
his neck and the watch in his pocket.
When Mrs. Smith returned she reprOv
ed him for such braZen audacity, and
he reproved her for going away from
home without locking her bureau
drawers, and said he took her watch to
preserve it until she would come back.
She directed him to give her the watch,
but he refused, saying he would like to
wear it awhile, and she should not be
so foolish as to think he would keep it,
She made frequent attempts through
the day to get the watch from him but
never succeeded.
About 5 o'clock in the afternoon he
al AnE hS ho1 ~ armand n tnXVn
and that he would be back in a short
time. She asked him for her watch
and he SAID he would go and put 1t III
the drawer where he got 1t. Mrs
Smith watched Hall closely and saw
him put the watch and chain in the
drawer, but i'll some manner he Slppeu
it out afterwards without her seeing
him. A few minutes afterwards she
was told by another lady in the house
to look in the drawer to see if the watch
was there, and when she looked the
watch was gone.
She Immediately came up town and
reported Tie case " the police, and they
began to scour the town for the thief
Hall happened to hear in some of the
saloons that the police were after him.
and he instantly went back to deliver
up the watch. lie told Mrs. Smith
that it was only IA joke and thar he did
not intend to keep it. The policemen
who had been on his trail and were
closely pursuing him, got to the house
soon after Hall did and would have ar
rested him, but as Mrs. Smith had got
back her stolen property she did not
care to prosecute him. Hall was given
three hours, by the policemen, to get
out of the citv limits, and he immedi-
ately disappeared.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-19

The Wisconsin Republicans in their
call for State convention to send dele
gates to the national convention de-
clare in favor of "a red lction of in
ternal taxes, a wise revision of our
tariff laws, reduction of taxation on
imports, placing on the free list as
nearly as possible the necessaries, and
making the luxuries of life bear the
expense of government" Commenting
on this the Chicago Tribune says:
"Tarlff reduction is held by an over
whelming majority of the Republicans
of Wisconsin, as well as of other West
ern States, as an absolute necessity fol
this section of the Union"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-19
Don't

let that cold of yours run on. You
think it is a light thing. But it may
run into catarrh. Or into pneumonia.
Or consumption.
Catarrh is disgusting. Pneumonia is
dangerous. Consumption is death
itself.
The breathing apparatus must be
kept healthy and clear of all Obstruc-
tions and offensive matter. Otherwise
there is trouble ahead.
All the diseases of these parts, head,
nose, throat, bronchial tubes and lungs,
can be delightfully."- and entirely cured
by the use of Boschee's German Syrup.
If you don't know this already, thou
sands and thousands of people can tell
you. They have been cured by it and
know how it is themselves" Bottle
only u cents. Ask any druggist.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-19
Death OF J.EG. Prenot.

J. G. Prenot, a most excellent man
and worthy citizen of Louisville, died
at his residence in that town on Thurs
day evening, the 18th inst. of typhoid
pneumonia. Deceased was within a
few days of "a years of age, having
been born in France, April 10, 1884. He
leaves his wife and al interesting fam
lily to mourn his loss. They will ever
cherish him III remembrance as the de-
voted husband and father. Mr. PrenOt
was a member of the Juillard lodge of
Free and Accepted Masons, and will
be buried on Sunday by the fraternity,
meeting at the house at $3.50.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-19
Their Business Booming.

Probably no one thing has caused
such general revival of trade at Dur
bin, Wright & Co.'s Drug Store as their
giving away to their customers of so
many free trial bottles of DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. The
trade is simply enormous in this very
valuable article from the fact that it al
ways cures and never disappoints.
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Group, and all throat and lung diseases
quickly cured. You can test it before
buying by getting a 'Tial bottle free,
large size 81. Every bottle warranted.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-19
Compromised.

The case of the Penn Liquor Com
pany against John B. Jones, arrested
for embezzlement, has been compro-
missed. "Jones' relatives have agreed
to repay me in full for the money lost
through the defalcation," said Mr..
Simons, this morning. 81 thereupon
decided and agreed not to prosecute
Jones. Consequently when his case
was called by Justice Braden yesterday
afternoon, l failed to appear against
him, and he was discharged. l would
rather have the money than see him go
to the pen"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-19
Doctors Bills.

Nearly all diseases originate from in
action of the liver, and this especially
the case with chills and fever, inter
mittent fevers, and malarial diseases.
To save doctors bills and ward off dis
ease take Simmons Liver Regulator, a
medicine that increases in popularity
each year, and has become the most
popular and best endorsed midicine in
the market for the cure of liver and
bowel diseases Telegraph, Dubuque
Iowa
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-19
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That
Contaius Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering it through
the mucus surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on pre-
scriptions from reputable physicians,
as the damage they will do are ten fold
to the good you can possibly derivee
from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, man
ufactured by F. j. Cheney & Co., To
ledo, o., contains no mercury and is
taken internally and acts directly upon
the blood and mucus surfaces OF the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure that yon get the genuine, 1t is
taken internally and is made in Toledo,
Ohio, by f. j. Cheney & Co. Sold by
druggists, price 75 cts. per bottle.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-19

GEORGE STEPHENSON, the famous
said that "when combination is pos
sible, competition is impossible" This
has been demonstrated by railway his
tory, and is now being demons trated in
other business by trusts" and other
forms of monopoly. Under tariff for
protection combination is possible.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-19

IN yesterdays DEMOCRAT was an
account of the way a business man of
Canton was diddled out of 1914; and
in today's issue will be found story of
another simpleton who was done for
$1,000. The papers are constantly pub
llshing such tales, and yet victims are
found right along.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-19
Rucklen,s Arnica salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
yer Sores, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
COrns, and all Skin Eruptions, and pos.
itively cures Piles or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction, or money refunded. Price u
cents per box. For sale by Durbin
Wright & Co.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-19

THE number of books published in
1887 was 4, ,437, about 1900 less than was
published in 1886. This is due to a re-
duction of copyrighted books and in
crease of readers to the magazines and
higher order Of current literature,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-19

A MONUMENT to cost 100000 will
be erected in Panama to the memory of
General Bolivar, the liberator of Bo-
liyia, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru and
Venezuela. Each of the Republics
will contribute 100000
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-19

NEWS from Washington says the
President takes a long walk almost
daily. He is accompanied by some one.
He is probably in training to "walk
over the track"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-19
The Weather..

WASHINGTON, April .-Indications-
Warmer, fair weather; light to fresh
southerly winds veering to westerly, except
along the lakes fresh to brisk winds and
followed by light rains.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-04-19

Train on p. Ft. w. & c., leaving Canton at 80
m, makes direct connection with train SO on @. A. d
O., leaving Orrve at Q AZ m for Columbus and all
local points south of Orrville
Train on p f. w. q c., leaving Canton at 81 p
IN, makes connection with train % night express on
@. A. & q. This train has Pullman Drawing Room
and Sleeping cars for Columbus and Cincinnati.
Pullman Parlor cars on trains Q and 3, between
Cincinnati and Cleveland, daily, except Sunday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-03-16

took his umbrella and hat, and shouldered
his portmanteau. And then he left the
house.
There are not many cabs about at SIX
O'Clock in the mornings of May. Paul
walked as far as the Marylebone-road,
staggering under the weight of his port
mhnteau and his dressing case and his fur
lined coat. The poetry of the fight was
completely destroyed.
Where to- sir p asked the cabman
who at last came along the road.
81 don't know" said Paul.
Don't know, sir :"
NO" said Paul irritably. GLOW the
devil should | know ,"
well sir, if you don't know, who
should Want an hotel, sir l'
Yes, to be sure. OF course do. You
are an intelligent nan. | must have no
tel. Drive me to a hotel Drive me TO
the Langham I'll double your fare. OF
course, said Paul, 81 wanted hotel all
along"
Gro be COntinuP11
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-03-16
Isaac n. Drury's Estate.

We. the subscribers, have been appointed by
the Honorable the Probate Court Tor the dis
trict OF Chttcndcn, cOmmiss Oncrs to receive.
examine and adj Just the claims and demands
OF all persons against the estate Of Isaac N.
Drury. late OF EsseY, in said district, dcccas-
cd, and also ali CLAIM 5 ana demands exhibited
in offset thereto; and SIX months from
the day of the date h, rcOf, being allowed
by said Court 70. that purpose, we do
therefore hereby give notice that we will at
tend to the business OF our appointment
AT the late residence of the said Isaac N.
Drury, in said Essex, in said district, on
the fourth Tuesdays of March and August
next. at 10 o'clock u. m, on each of SAID days
Dated this "a hi dav of February, 1881.
DANIEL ii. MACOMBEt, lCo,nr,issiooors
TORREY w. SHELLEY. NOiN iiei9'
3B w3w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-03-16
I RIEND, ARE YOU SICK ?

-" you have pains about the sides, en- 81 and
h.CN2 Does you mouth nave u btd tast., Cs-
j. c. lly lu the III rningf DO you feel du
ave 81 epY? l. there "A 30 OF sticky lime
hhuut the 'ceihI Is your ppctitr pODI? l.
there Cchug Ike a heavy load On the stum-
Bch sOmcu c~ Il lai1i, Hli-Vo sensation al
the nit 1t the stomach, which food does not
So lsfN Do Uur hands ana (, ct h, come cold
80 Cl mmyf Have you dry cough? Are
your eyes Nunkcu D You eXpcCturdtc green
i-h-Crlui 60 natter Are you tuwkiny and
splttir Z II ! "r ,rt of the time? Do you feel
tltCd All the while Are 70 nervous, irritus e
aud glOumyI Do you have evil iOrcbodinVs?
l. there gldd'ucs--a sort Of whirliuE scusa-
ton in The hCbd-whcn rising up suddcnly2
DO your bow, Is become Co>tlvcY Il your skin
hot an d,y at mosI j. yOuu ulo. d thick and
s'aguHntY Are the white, OF our eyes tingcd
" IA yellow Is your urine sCautY and hiVLly
G IurCdf Docs 1t deposit n sediment after
standing? Do you frequently spit up your
food sonnet mes with sour taste and some
mes vii IN Il swcctI Is this ireqi g y attend
60 with pHlnitutlOn of the hcatti Has your
Y Sion / zee me ImpHIrcdI Are there spots he
tore the eyes, Is tlcrc Il f,cnnE of great
prust atlo a weakness II Ntu suffer from
any OF thes, symptoms, cal at cur drug store
s. ypt "A II. Gf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-03-16
FOR SALE.

The real estate belonging to the estate Of
the late Mrs. Henry F. HIckok, on the corner
OF Pearl and North Union SITS.
This property consists of the spacious home
stead On the corner, tenement houses and
about AZ acres of land.
The land is well situated for the opening of
two or three streets through the same, which
will bring into market Il large number Of de-
sirahlo building lots
The frame dwelling house on Pearl ST., No
262, and the lot ieGccd in with 1t, can be sold
separately, if desired,
Inquire of A. j. WILLARD, Trustee,
or W. l.. BURNAP, Attorney
50,dtfSw2t