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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-08-27
ith our school houses we had
NO FIGHT OVER THE sMEAD SYSTEM

NO rlSlL Wv EN- 4 he oAlEAJ o1olEd
of heating aud ventilation; had large
flre.p place at one end of the room that
would take in four foot stick of wood,
and plenty of cracks between the logs to
let the air in-Inore than was pleasant in
very cold weather.
For writing desks, we had a sloping board
on three sides OF the room, next the wall /;
for seats we had benches made of slabs
with wooden pins in the bark side for
feet. No backs 90 them, and SO high that
the younger children could not make a
noise by putting their feet on the floor.
For books we had Webster's spelling book,
the English reader, the new Testament
and Ray's arithmetic; our teachers gen.
orally followed Solomon's advice, mot to
spare the rod,n and knew how 10 teach
the children how to spell Aaron by saying
big A, little a, ron-Aaron, and called il
teaching grammar, when they explained
the abreviations at the back Of the SPELL
ing book.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-08-27

huskipg corn, pulling flax and a number
of other things gave occasion for frolic.
Nearly everyone dressed in wooden and
linen, spun and wove at home. II a
woman or girl got calico dress once a
year it was all she could do. Calico cost
from twenty-five to My cents yard-all
English make, "you know We had free
trade then. II took eight dozen Of eggs
or five pounds of butter to buy yard of
the cheapest kind, warranted to fade the
first time it was washed. Any woman or
girl could make dress out Of six yards.
I think it takes that many yards now to
cover the nice lump they put on their
backs-I do not know what they call it.
(Since writing the above ! discover that
the lump has disappeared, Thank the
Lord for oil his mercies),
With our school houses we had
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-08-27
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-08-27

"I often hear people say that the old
times were SO much better than the times
are now. | will try to tell you something
of the good times we had seventy years
ago. The farmers we're not troubled with
such things as moving, ,reaping and thresh-
Dutch sycthe, the wheat with a sickle and
threshed It with u fail, and when we had
1t threshed we had no trouble hauling IL to
market, as there was none.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-08-27

A farmer came to Canton with a load of
wheat to try to get money enough TO pay
his taxes, amounting to nearly two dollars.
The only one that he found that would LET
him have the money was Mr.. Sterling,
who kept store at the northeast corner OF
Market and Tuscarawas streets, who took
his wheat and gave him twelve and q half
cents bushel. But he would not do that
until the farmer promised to pay back the
money and take the wheat away.
The women did not have cooking stoves,
and such variety of dishes and pans as
now, but had an iron tea kettle to boil the
water for coffee, large iron kettle to
make soap and use at butchering time, a
dutch oven to bake the bread in, a skillet
to fry the meat and a long handled pan to
bake the buckwheat cakes. There was
not much of variety to cook. Made the
apple butter out of pumpkins and the pre-.
serves out of crab apples, and put the
tomatoes on a shelf to look at. But we
lived we'll and always had plenty of hog
and hominy. All were sociable, nearly
everything was done by frolic.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-08-27
THIS GOOD OLD TIM rs
OF Log Cabins, Hard Cider and Shin
Plasters.
Dutch Ovens and Pumpkin Butter--Hos
and Homiuy and Huskiug Bees--A
Pioneer Picture Of Early Days.

The following paper prepared by the
venerable John Laird, Esq, one OF our
most aged and highly respected pioneer
citizens, was read at the Pennsylvania
society picnic, held at the fair grounds
Aug. Is. 1t presents some very striking
contrasts between the past and the pres
ent, and was listened to with great inter
est and vote of thanks was extended to
Father Laird for it's preparation. Mr..
Laird was one of the pioneer iron manu-
facturers of this region, being at different
periods connected with the "old forgen
near Akron; his uncle, William W. Laird,
and his brother, William II. Laird,
having built the furnace at Middlebury in
1915, to which they afterwards added the
forge. Congress Furnace, now North In-
dustry, and the "Bloomary,n at Sparta,
which was converted into a forge for the
manufacture of bar iron from pig iron,
He was urgently requested TO prepare a
paper for the next meeting on "The Pic
neer Iron Industry of this section Of
Ohio, and has consented to do so.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-08-27
1T WAS ALL TRADE.

II he could find one that had something
he wanted and would take his wheat for
II they would trade. As a sample of the
kind of trades made, 1 will give you two
We made some castings at Congress fur
mace for the Salt works at Yellow Creek,
and got our pay in salt-a poor kind of
salt at that. As we wanted flour for the
hands, we traded the salt for wheat. For
the first barrels we got forty bushels of
wheat for each barrel. The next year salt
had got down in price and we only got
thirty-two bushels of wheat for barrel of
salt. MIR. Crist, of Plain township, want
ed TO build house. He bad plenty of
wheat but no nails or glass. Mr.. Swarts
had distillery in the same township and
he took Mr.. Crist's wheat and gave him q
pound Of nails for a bushel of wheat, and
box OF glass for thirty-six bushels of
wheat. How would that please the farm
ers now?
will tell you how easy It was to pay
taxes
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-08-27

to Horses Known;
Whose Sell High! Breed to the Best they the Cheap
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-02

Cincinnati has another concern produc-
ing aluminium at a very reduced rate. That
is to say if the announcement made by a
new firm with an altogether novel process
holds good. Unlimited quantities are to be
offered upon the market at the absurdly
low price of so cents pound or $50 ton.
Should the scheme prove a success and the
metal stand the necessary tests this will
produce something Of a revolution In the
electrical supply market and in several
other fields where the white metal is indis :
pensabIe. Until the public become some
what acquainted with the process of making
such price cannot fail to elicit amazement
and distrust.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-02

It's mighty dull day when a municipal
officer is not arrested for scooping citys
funds these times. Still it seems to be
largely monopolized by New York, Philadel
phia and Chicago. But Philadelphia has q
little astonished both the real wicked towns
by the quiet and orderly depravity that has
lately been manifested there. 1t is liable to
tear up things generally. In its wide rami~
fications the embezzlement of Treasurer
Bardsley is liable to shake some very strong
financial institutions of the Quaker City, as
well as to give the social circles rather a
vicious twist. There is no telling just where
it will end.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-02
index TO NBW ADVERTISEMENTS.

MEETRes-Alpha Lodge No. 1, Ancient and
Accepted Scottish Rite Freemasons; Savannah
Castle No 6. K. G. E.; Savannah Yacht Club;
The German American Mutual Loan and Build
ing Association; B. P. o. Elks.
SPECIAL NoTIcEs-Steamer Crescent City;
Pulaski Knitting Mills; Notice TO Water Takers;
Dividend No.57 Augusta and Savannah Railroad:
AS to Purchase of Bag Making Department Of
Royal Bagging Manufacturing Company;
Notice 10 Stockholders, Savannah Cottage and
Improvement Company; Bananas, ]. S. Col
Inns & Co.; Lots for Sale, by c. II. Dorsett, Real
Estate Dealer; Residences for Sale. C. H. Dor
set. Real Estate Dealer; Notice. R. D. Mac
Donell.
AUCTION SALES First Mortgage Savannah
and Atlantic Bonds, Chance for Good Paying In
vestment Lots, by / D. LaRoche & Son;
Guardians Sale. Lot and improvements, Land
on Skidaway Shell Road, by ]. Mclaughlin &
Son: Furniture, Large Land Sale, Admins
traitors Sale. by c. H. Dorsett Cottage at Ty-
bee, Dwelling, by R. H. Tatem; Horses, Mules
and Vehicles, Fine Furniture, by j. ]. Open
helm
ExcURsIoN-Last Excursion to Warsaw on
Tuesday per Steamer Eliza Hancox.
STEAMSHIP ScHEDULE-Ocean Steamship Com.
pany.
LEGAL NoTTcEs-Notice TO Debtors and Cred
itors Estate Elizabeth Yerdier.
LEGAL SALE Commissioners Sale.
CHEAP COLUMN ADvERTIsEMEsTs-Help Want
ed; Employment Wanted; For Rent; For Sale
Lost; Personal. Miscellaneous
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-02

Iowa mine operators are trying their luck
with negro miners. Strikes have been so
frequent of late in the coal mines near OF
tumwa that the owners have grown tired.
But they are having a great deal of trouble
in introducing negro labor. Former en-
ployes swear vengeance against the col
ored brother. If many more carloads OF
him are hauled out there there is little doubt
but the state will go overwhelmingly demo.
cratic next time. Regarding Cuffee as an
abstract principle and a campaign cry 10
Gated at great distance is all well enough.
But as a near everyday neighbor he is not
regarded as a desirable associate even In
Iowa.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-02
Much ado Is made over the statement that

Much ado Is made over the statement that
young Dick Quay recently requested an ex-
clerk Of the Pennsylvania legislature to
keep away from the desk of the reading
clerk. There was really nothing wrong in
that. Simply because the man had once
been an employee of the House did not
entitle him to the privilege of overhauling
all the official papers of the legislature nor
even to admission upon the floor when the
House was in session. 1t is we'll enough to
blame the youthful Quay for what he does
thst is wrong, but at the same time it were
as well to do him simple justice by saying
that what he did in that instance was moth
ing more than right.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-02
PROPOSALS WANTED.

II S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT, VASE
-. INGToN, D. O., May 49, 1861 Sealed pro-
posals will be received, to be opened at 2ociock
P. NJ, June 90, 1891, for the sale to the United
States of suitable property. centrally and con-
venientIy located, for a new site for the public
building authorized by act of congress ap-
proved Jan 81, 1891. to be erected In Savannah,
Georgia. A corner lot, approximatiDg 1856 feet
front by 1875 feet in dimensions, is preferred. II
not a corner lot the property must approximate
222 feet front by 1876 feet in dimensions, or con-
tanning superficial area equivalent thereto.
Each proposal must be made with the under
standing and agreement that, if 1t is accepted
the buildings and all improvements on the prop,
erty are to be retained, and removed within
thirty days after written notice
by the vendor. and that all expenses
connected with furnishing evidence of title and
deeds of conveyance are TO be paid by the ven
dor. Each proposal must be accompanied by
properly drawn diagram, giving the metes and
bounds of the property, and showing the streets
around the block in which the property is stu
ated; also, by written statement in regard to
the grades, character Of ground for founda-
ton, etc. The right to reject any and all pro
posals is reserved. Eacn proposal must be
sealed, marked Proposal for the sale of prop
erty for new site for the public building in
Savannah, Georgia" and addressed and mailed
10 the Commission to select new site for U. s
Court House and Postofice, Savannah, Geor-
gIa, care Postmaster. Savannah. Ga.
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Instead Of rejoicing at the approaching
date for the new copyright law supposed to
be for the benefit of foreign authors to 60
into effect abroad, English publishers and
writer's seem to be regarding the coming ad-
vantage with a wary gaze that amounts to
positive apprehension. Like most other
American schemes of a putatively generous
tendency the new law is looked upon as
some sort Of yankee trick concealed under
the very presentable garb Of reciprocity.
exceedingly ingenious and liable to spring a
trap on them at any time. They have beer
caught SO often that they are now some-
what shy of all cordial invitations to ''step
right in" to American money harvesting
schemes
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-02
The Leaders in 1902.

Two shrewd politicians, one democrat
and the other a republican, have expressed
the opinion within the last few days that
Cleveland would be nominated by the
democrats in 1892, and that Harrison would
be nominated by the republicans. The
democrat is Senator German. He said, in
substance, that the indications that Cleve-
land was losing ground were only surface
ones. They are not deep. "Mr. Cleveland"
he declared, sis the popular favorite of the
Democratic party STILL" And he lis of the
opinion that the President will be renomi-
mated.
The other astute politician who believes
that Cleveland and Harrison will be oppos-
ing candidates again is B. +. Jones of Pitts
burg, who was the republican manager in
the memorable campaign of 1884. In his
opinion ''the campaign of 1892 will be on
the same issues as those of 1888, and the
same candidates will be at the head Of the
tickets"
The quite general impression among the
leading politicians is that Blaine will not be
a candidate for the presidency. Nobody,
however, seems to be able to speak with any
degree of certainty about bis purposes. In
deed, it is not known outside of his immedI-
ate family whether or not his health is seri-
ously impaired. If his disease is the govt,
and that alone, he may outlive a great
many of those who have been saying that
he is very sick man, and that he has not
the strength to go through a political cam
paign as the leader of his party.
- T.
changed, however. before the election Of
delegates to the national convention begins.
Those who are now making predictions as
to who will be the nominees of their respect
i've parties do so with the expectation that
the political situation will not be greatly
changed from what 1t is now.
Mr.. Jones is inclined to think that IL
Cleveland should not be nominated Gov.
Pattison of Pennsylvania would be. 1t is
conceded that Gov. Pattison is strong
man, both in Pennsylvania and outside of
that state. And he is a good politician.
That he is looking toward the presidency
there is no doubt. His election to the gov
ernorship a second time in a state which
for many years has given large republi-
can majority justifies him in thinking
that he is an exceedingly popular man. 1t
has certainly made his thousands of
friends think he is, and they are predicting
that he will carry off the nomination with
out great deal of trouble.
But could he carry his state in presiden-
tial electiona 1t is pretty certain that he
could not, and the belief that he could not
may prevent his name from being presented
to the nominating convention.
Doubtless this speculation with respect to
candidates will go on until the nominating
conventions meet.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-02

The Atlanta Scotch-Irish Society will
hold its first annual meeting on June 16.
1t is expected that at this meeting Geor-
gia Scotch-Irish Society will be organized
and officers and directors elected. Il is ex-
pected that ladies of Scotch Irish descent
viii be admitted to membership at the
Atlanta meeting. There are thousands of
people in Georgia who are of Scotch. Irish
descent, and the Georgia society viii be a
large one.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-02
How a Lie Travels.

! Recently an Atlanta paper published q
/ horrible story 20 the effect that in Wilkes
/ county, this state, negro woman had
killed her child, cooked it and served it TO
her guests The story was sent out from
Washington, the county seat Of Wilkes.
The correspondent Of the MORNING NEWS,
who is the solicitor general Of the county,
said that the story had no foundation in
fact II there had been any truth in it he
would have heard Of it, in all probability on
account Of his position. Subsequently the
county paper of Wilkes published an &C.
count Of the origin Of the story. 1t seems
that it was started as an April fool joke,
and correspon dent telegraphed it as an
actual happening. Doubtless he did not
know the origin Of it, and was quick to
seize upon anything that was sensational.
It seems that this April fool
yarn has been reproduced in Lon.
don where it has created a pre-
found sensation and has been made the
subject of heavy leaders in the solemn jour
nails of the English capital. In cable let
ter from London published in the New York
Times last Sunday the following is printed
Ever since Dalziers Agency obtained a
foothold here. largely by its success in serv-
ing the London Times with reports Of the
Burchall trial in Canada, the London papers
have been prilting daily long dispatches
from America giving details Of
some wildly sensational crime or freak
from the west or south. This
reached the climax Of absurdity the
other day in a third-of-a-column dispatch
about a negro woman cooking her child as
veal for party and then leading cotil-
lon afterward, story which the Times
printed, and the other papers, which were
not able to afford the cable service, indig-
nautly commented upon"
Doubtless the London people think Geor-
gians are savages. 1t is not to be wondered
at that some of the unsophisticsted men
and women of London ask curious ques-
lions of their American acquaintance rela-
tive to the progress which Americans are
making toward civilization when they read
such startling stories as this one from
Wilkes county in the Times, which most
Englishmen believe prints nothing but the
truth.
But does not this Wilkes county yarn
contain lesson for the newspapers Of this
country. Should they not be more careful
to print only what they have good reason
to believe is true, and should they not make
a greater effort to sift the false from the
true. 1t is fact that the public prefers
what is sensational. but is it right for the
newspapers to sacrifice truth simply to
curry favor with the publici After awhile
the public will doubt whether there is truth
in anything they see in the public prints
The newspapers are often imposed upon,
but too often they are parties to the lmpo-
sition for the sake of the profit there is in it,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-02

Should Sir John Macdonald succumb to
the recent attack of paralysis he would IN
doubtedly cause great void in Canadian
politics. For many years he has been de-
cidedly the most conspicuous figure in the
Dominion. Even his enemies would doubt
less be sorry to see the old man give way,
Nevertheless his death would probably put
an end to the Canadian objection to resi-
procity with the United States.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-02
OCONEE WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,

HALL COUNTY, GEORGIA,
WILL BE OPENED JUNE LIST.
These famous springs are located in the noun
talns OF North Georgia. A pleasant drive of
Two miles from White Sulphur Station, Rich
mond and Danville Air Line railroad Six miles
from Gainesville High and dry comfort
able cottages. Fine driving roads, beautiful
mountain scenery. Fishing and hunting I'M
surpassed. Delightful baths of sulphur and
freestone water. Fine music. Electric call
bells in every cottage. Good and polite service
guaranteed, The table will always be supplied
from the very best that can be had from city
markets. Fine milk and butter from our Jersey
farm. Two hours ride from Atlanta Eight
daily trains to and from Atlanta. Special ar
rangements have been made for connection at
Atlanta with all outgoing trains. Circulars
giving rates in full on application to
j. A. DEWITT. PROPRIETOR,
White Sulphur Springs
ROwdra POEtOffca Hall Cnuntv
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-02
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-02

After the hot debate over DR.. Briggs the
Presbyterian general assembly at Detroit
seems to have dropped into the common
place. 1t has only to thank the theologian
Of Union seminary for making it partiou-
larry observed and marked body. 1t now
has all it can do to avoid dropping into the
ridiculous. Because we must remember
that it had Elder Editorial Freak Shepherd
to keep in subiection.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-02

Notwithstanding the model purposes and
exceedingly conciliatory predictions of the
various national delegates the European
nations continue to 60 right ahead equip
ping their armies and arming their
frontiers. They talk peace and prepare for
war. That is the European method