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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-12-22
THE LOWEST BIDDER.
SQUIRE MILLER OF MARLBORO. GETS
A JOB IN CANTON,
A North Industry Couple Who Wanted
to Get Married oboap, Strike Streak of
Luck in the Probate Of1ce.

A North Industry Couple Who Wanted
to oct Married Cheap, Strike Streak of
Luck in the Probate ONCE.
There is no place In the county perhaps
where more odd and interesting features
of human existence are displayed Than III
the probate 0fflce. When n fellow has
been struck ana wounded seriously by one
OF cupid's darts, he turnu MS thoughts ana
steps toward the probate Office as na,ur,
ally ns a poisoned rat does toward a mill
poud, and, II might be remarked that
there are instances on record where tue
after effects have been about as ulshs.
trous to the young man as Ia the case Oh
the rat.
However, this has no application TO, nor
does IL concern our story, which 10 relative
A little incident that took place in the
probate Office here a few days ago and
furnished amust msnt for the occupants
at the same time lnat IL made happy two
rural hearts that had begun to beat as one.
Samuel Williams and Caroline Bolden
having loved and come to an understand
lug, tho day was set ana "Trip tnaue 70
Canton to get the license, have the mars
rioRe ceremony performed and duly em-
bark upon the sea OF m metrimoDy.
Samuel and Caroline, together
with the youth who came along
as best man for tue groom, oil
hailed from the regions OF North Industry
and we're typical exponents or rugged,
Tura simplicity. The costumes of the
bridal parry might nos have been accord.
ing 10 The notions of Ward EcAlister, but
the fact that the proomsIu1n had neither
collar nor cravat did not worry him u bit
nor did IL make him lesa true TO hts friend
| nor dampen his enthusiasm anu interest
in the proceedings. Iht parry scrivsd az
the court mouse in acarriARe, aud proceed'
irg 10 thu probate OIL 20, the prospective
| bridegroom bought sud paid for his IL
c,nsG. as Judge Fiwcett handed the
document over he asked the young mAn
where they we're going 20 be married.
II duunc," sRih she groom, thrnsunR
his handJ down IN his trousers pockets as
II ~ ascertain the condition OF the ex>
ca quer. II 'sposp we'll have to look
| srUuud and 20 @bgra we can get IL zone
tho cheapest"
aver, here ia Squire Miier Of Marl-
boro. guess hu'li do IT 90 cheap as any
| body" replied the judge alludinR, TO
tue genial Marlboro justice who Jlst
happened to be in at the time.
Squire Miller never said a word but
marching up in front OF the couple COM
menced in due legal form "Do you take
this woman TO be your lawful wife" etc.
Samuel said he did. Caroline said she
would take Samuel and In less time than
it takes to write it the squire had pro
nounced them man and wife. The rapid
ity OF the whole proceeding was some
what bewiideriny but wheu the young
man realiz I'd the fact that the ceremony
was genuine he divbd down into his
uncket and said. "How much?n
"I won't charge you anything" SAID the
Marlboro ju'tice.
"Oh! gosp! thanks, ,"'replied the groom
bubbling over with happiness and sur
prise at his GOOD luck and wheeling about
tue bridal party left the Office.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-12-22
oREN t. BROWNING.
Death of One of Canton's High
Iy Esteemed Citizens.

Another of Cauton's old and respected
citiz ans has ceased to be. Ofen r. Brow N
ing, aged eighty ak years and months
died this, Friday, forenoon with paralysis
at his home, corner Tuscerawas and
Dewalt atrects. MIR. Browning has
not been we'll for come time.
He was welt known and had
Ia prior years been prominently
Unidentified with Capton's business and in-
dustrial interests. + r manyyesrs he was
proprietor of BrowniuR's mills south OF
Canton. or late years however he has
beeu living q retired life. he leaves a
son, Oren +. Browning, WHO resides In
this city. The funeral will be private and
will be held Sunday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-12-22
FAKE FORTUNE,
The Claim Made That Some Enemy Played
aJoke on the Speakmsn Family
Carroll Chronicle.

The exposure in the Chronicle last week
Of the fake fortune left 20 Della SpeaE-
man was surprise to our readers ger>
orally.
They had thought that a pleasant sur
prise was in store for the young girl
The forum, however is a myth, aud the
story has, no doubt, originated with an
enemy of the fAmiiy-soma cruel, heart
less man or boy.
Nelghbors of tho speGkman family in
form us that other mean ard laViess
tricks have been played on the family,
About "A year ago someone threw ii
brick through window Of their Louise
striking the mother q Della Speokmsn
with great force. The dastardly wretch
who committed the crime was suspected
by the family but unknown. Al another
time their house was broken into and raur
sacked and some church funds bidden
away. After several weeks the Speak
man family received letter telling toem
where the money had been hid len away.
'Olhpr mean and sCurvg tTicks have been
played on Ihen, and il is about time that
Mr.. Speakman should receive the traat>
mPnt due a good citz2D, or else get down
his shot gun and perforate rascal or two
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-12-22
oRlN H. FIELDING.
Death in New York ofa Highly Respect
cd Canton Boy.

AIS O'clock this evening the funeral
services ~ Grin II. Fielding Will be helu
in New York city at No, Sl2 Greenwlcn
street, and his body viii be connneu 70 us
flnal resting place. Mr.. Fielding was an
old Canton boy and the news OF his staklng
eff while vet At that age when most men
nre in the prime OF life, will be heard with
feelings Of regret here. He was born hnu
raised in Canton, being the eldest son OF
John n, Fielding, OF present time Keeper
for the Canton Street Car company,
Decep sed was thirty flve years OF age and
was a printer by occupation. be served
an appreuticeship and learned TO set Npe
in the office Of the STARK COUNTY DEMO
CRAT, where he afterwards worked Tor
several years. Be also served as COM
positor upon the Repository for some time
hut for the past six years be has peen
filling the position as foreman on zoe
Ensineering Art Building Record IN New
York. Hs.was attacked with consumption
and was compelled 70 take to his bed ana
after a lingering illness death came AZ
3:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon. lie
leaves a wife and one child in his imme-
diate family circle, aud he was the brother
of w, w. Fielding, foreman OF the NEWS
DEMOCRAT composing room and OF Mrs.
George A, Young of NJ. 62 Washington
avenue, HIS brother, w, w. Fielding let'
Sunday If sernoou for New York TO be
prpseut at the funeral tonight Deceased
was one of the best known and mos'
popular young men in the city when ne
| lived in G, nton and the sympathy on g
| host OF friends goes out TO bis family IN
| their affliction,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-12-22
LICENSED TO MARRY.

a Boom in the Matrimonial Line as
Christmas Approaches.
The following persons have been given
license to marry:
Charles Sherhag and Clara Broxlyer,
Beach City.
Jacob Wisegerbsr and Annie E. Locke
Massilion,
Jogeph Dlckey and Matte Gardner,
North Iudusiry. -,
Samuel S. Fisher and Nettie Maxwell
Alliance
Frank e. Brown and Jessie M. Hassler
Canton.
Ii. j. Clark and Fannie Rodgers, Cam
ton.
harles B. Wcstrlch and Emma Shiss'
Ter, Canton,
Calvin G. Banks and Ella See, Canton.
John Struole and Anna Miller, Canton
Henry Smith and Belle Jones, Massil'
lon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-12-22
Legal Notice.

Jerome Tresler. residing In Cherry Vale. Mont
gomery county Kansas, Will take notice tnat on the
18th day OF July, 1889, Oseph BOrdner In the court
OF common pleas OF Stark county, Ohio commenced
acyi action against him TO recover the sum OF
10000 WITH interest AZ the rata OF " per cent per
annum, from the 18th day Of December, 1885 upon
q promissory note made by said Jerome Tresler to
J1seoh BordneT, plaintiff. said note bearing date
Ot 18th day nf December, 1886, payable In year
afteT date, with interest at tho rate OF ~ ceut
per annum fter date and for said and interest
plaintiff asks judgment against the said Jerome
rresler as maker Of said promlssory note, &c. An
order OF attachment In said action has been duly is
sued aganSt the property OF Jerome Tresser.
said Jerome Tresser is required TO answer the
petition In this action or sfore the 2lst day OF
January. 1873, or judgment Will be taken against
him by default for said amount. with interest," aud
costs, JOSEPH BORDSER, Plaintiff.
DAY, LYNCH & DAY. mis- Att'ys. nl7Lw
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-12-22
Changes Of Schedule on the Pennsy lvaniI
Lines,

Changes Of Schedule on the Pennsylvania
Lines
Achange In the schedule Of passenger
trains on the Pennsylvania lines went
into effect Sund8y, Dec. IL, at a. m.
Under tho new schedule tho Time of trains
at Canton Ia "a follows;
Departure for the west;
No. t-3:25 a. m.
No. 8l--s;25 a. IN.
No. 9-10A7 n. IN.
No. 3--4 .6l .. m.
No. 25-1t 40 y, IN.
Departure for The eaat:
No. 8-3;l6 a. m.
No. 8i--9s0 s01 .. m.
No. q 4 IA y. m.
No. 20--8ib6 y. m.
No. 2--i0ibi p. m.
The corrected card Will be given In tbs
next Issue OF ihis paper,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-12-22
panth Of a Female Reolu.e.

Miss Julia Gibbs, maiden lady OF fifty.
six years OF age, aud u lifelong resident
of Deerfleld township, Mahoning county,
diod of cancer on Thursday. Her father
died about two months ago and the two
leave fortune OF about $4,000, but as
there are no near relatives there will
probably be considerable litigation as to
who shall receive the money. Deceased
was very miserly and though she had
plenty OF this worlds goods she lived as
one in poverty. The paper upon the walls
of the house had been there for fifty years
and she deprived herself OF oil luxuries.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-12-22
FARM FOR SALE.

An extra good farm of lb2 acres 10 acres OF it
OF February otls93 settle up the estate OF T. L.
Gray. II not sold by that time IL viii be rented
ye' from to first 0t Apri 1893 tien for sale after
that time. Located on public road, u mile south
oi Farlyille, on y; q p. a., ~ mlles north OF
read Mountaineering young city, llH miles from
Akron, and mile, from Rayenua, the county seat
OF Portage Co. Soil gravelly loam never had to use
any artificial fertilizer t one Of tUs b. st wheat
farm In the countv good, fair house. arranged for
miles; good well and cIstern 10th house
COW barn. 96xtS2 sheep barn. 25x80 gralnery; these
buildings have been built within the past Ave years.
except the house 10 acres timber, chestnut and
oak most OF 1t second growth. Good roads the year
roundj near to good school; two orchards, besdes 9
other small fruit address
O. E. RUGG, Kent.
2, IT. GRAY, Kent.
dlLw OFF. y. aPAY, Rayenna.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-12-22
Fatal Wreck on tho Great Northern
Il. r.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Dec, ia
disastrous wreck occurred on tho Great
Northern railroad last night al Alexandria,
MINI. ebout 1 O'Clock in which seven
lives were lost and six badly injured. A
work train wGs on its way 10 Alex Lndria.
II stopped OH it's way ut Nelson on the
main track, when No. 10, O freight train
going east, crashed into the cROoose st a
biVh rate OF speed, teIescopin2 the work
train. Engineer McMullsn aud Conduc>
tor Nicky of tho freight train Jumped aud
saved their Jivas. The deoris irimes
diateIy caught fire and before the crew
could be rescued men we're burned TO
death, three others being killed outright
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-12-22
A Farmer Assigns.

Jonaihan v Bordner n young farmer
In Canton township today made an a..
signment Ia probate court 10 Thomas Van
Horn for tho benefit of creditors, The
Aaslgnor IL son Of Jesse BordneT who
made an assignment . week ago. and bis
business downfui IL the result OF signing
papers and going upon The bond OF his
father. HIS assests are about si,too.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-12-22
oartors aes IL UP.

DENVER, Col, Dec. H.-"Of course the
general Democratic success can be
sppArentIy accounted for by saying that
the Republican party did not receive a
vuiiloient number Of votes,n remarked
Chairman Il. II. Carter Of the Natlonal
Republican commlttee al the Brown fAi-
aee hotel this evening. Mr.. Carter has
just arrived from his home at Helena,
Mont, and Il spending few days In this
city. He added; "a general feeling OF
nnrest peryAded tho country. II was very
natural that the RspublIean party being
IN power, should suffer by ibis dlseoN'
tenL"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-12-22
Nav ,en. Wayne srheduIe.

A new schedule for passenger trains
will 90 into eject on the Ft. Wayne road
tomorrow. The times of both rcd line
sraias have been changed. The sA1 p
m. train will 20 satabout two hours later
a. loibi. ybe A;T 2. "a. wsssbcunn WI
we4,hoond, dna hers nt o,eg n, IA. will bi
chnn1ao 70 libl u. "a. Othrr trains vii
run about <he eame ~ usual. with only I
fsN WiusAieH yAklhilon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-12-22
H'rou the Eternal City. .
no c,I,Ia % Jaus nannorat

ROME, Dee 10 1t is announced that the
pope will promulgnte an important allo.
cution at the reception TO the cardinals on
December 23nd. 1t is rumored that in his
address his holiness will again nllude to
free masonry and he will be especially
likely to do SO, if aa is expected, Grand
Master Lenuni, Of free masonry mentions
the recent eucyclical 10 the speech which
he is TO deliver today at Naples.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-12-22
SUICIDE

Will Probably Be the Coroner's Verdict
IN ths Alliance Case.
Coroner Openhimer returned from AL
lance, Saturday night, where he he'd an
inquest into tue death OF the colored man
Burk killed in Waugh's coal mine Friday.
From the testimony of Witnesses, he bias
about come 20 the conclusion that the man
committed suicide by jumping down the
sevanty five foot coal shaft. A. Die at the
bottom penetrated the mans head Wnen
he struck the ground.
One of the Witnesses alleges Burk told
him he had trouble with his wife. This u
supposed to nave driven him 70 commit
this net. Three witnesses were ex
arnined.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-12-22
Bl<jnc ls Better.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19-TSpecial.l l.
Blaine was better this morning, and up to
noon. consUltat ton Of doctors was held
at IL a. IN. They report no hope Of
hig recovery. They think he
may get better md be removed to . milder
climate, where HE life may be prolonged,
But beyond this possibility no hope 10
held out.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-12-22
Stay of Exc cution,

SING SING, N. Y, Dec. 17.-This morn
ing Lawyers McMahon, Stnp!eton aud
Mites OF Brooklyn, attorneys for Peter
Schultz the boy murderer. who was TO
have been executed Monday, served stay
upon Warden Brown in Schultz's case as
Judge Moore has granted stay pending
an appeal
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-12-22
AN ALLIANCE DEMOCRAT
Says What He Thinks in Lar guage Which
Cannot be Misunderstood.
ALLIANCE, Ohio, Dec. Il, 1892

ALLIANCE, Ohio, Dec. II, 1892.
EDITOR NEWS, ,DEMOCPAT: Ia your
paper of December 6tn we ace n commuS
nication headed "Business Man" OF Alli-
auce assaiIiuR our postmaster. j did not
see it until day or 80 ego, and want TO
say right here that every word OF 1t il an
internal falsehood; and If President
Cleveland 10 a friend to the soldier as he
is supposed to be we will keep the pres
ent Incumbent, for we know of no one
more deserving. The sentiment of mar y
citizens. Signed
DEMOCRATIC CITIZEN,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-12-22
SHERIFF SALE.

SHERlFF SALE.
Aa'l'$s sn','s ESsS S:sn \ SS$mon SsS
BY virtue OF an order OF sale I'm partition Issued by
the clerk OF the court OF common pleas OF stark Co.
Ohio, in the above action and to mo directed VII
offer for sale at public outcry at TIE doer OF tue
court house, In the city OF Canton, Ohio. on
Saturday, the 7th day of JAN, 1923,
scribed real estate, to-wt: situate in the city OF
Canton, county OF stark and state OF Ohio. and
known being part Of lot number six (0). In ead
city beginning for the same at the northwest cor
ner Of said lot number six, and running thence
south and along the west line OF said lot number
six; thence east third Of this length OF said west
line OF said lot number six; thence east and paral
lei with the north line OF said lot number six, dis
north and parallel with the west line OF SAID lot
number six to the north line OF SAID lot thence
thence west and along the north line OF lot number
SIX TO he place OF beginning. But hye feet In
width off the east end OF the shove described part
OF said lot number six subject to the easement in
favor OF j. II. Martin, W. r. Martin ard J. j. Clark,
their heirs and assigns to be used and Kept open as
an alley for the and benefit OF the said parties,
who own the property adjoining Oh The south and
east OF the tract above described, said alley beioR
ten feet In width, and appurienant to the several
ny, 10 Charles r. Lalblln j. NJ. Martin, w. 7. Mar
tin and J. J CLARK by It's deed maze and dated
April 4th, 1899.
Appraised at S21, 900.
Terms--.One third cash, one-thlId one year,
and one third In Two years from day OF sale. with
interest, and notes secured by mortgage on prem
ises sold.
Sale to commence at one O'Clock p. M,
o. A. KhIDER, Sheriff.
BALDWIN & SHIELDS Attys'
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-12-22
LUMBER MeN MEET.
Joseph Weaver Elected President Of the
National Association,

National Association.
Mr., Joseph Weaver Of this city returned
home this morning from Kansas City
where the Lumbermen's Assoc lstion Of
the Uuited States met this week. Lums
bermen were present from the different
associations throughouT the country and
the session was most pleasant and
profitable one. Mr.. Weaver had the dis.
tinRuished honor conferred uOon him OF
being elected TO the office of President OF
the National Association by unanimous
vote OF those present. He 10 already
President Of the association OF Ohio, To-
dian and Pennsylvania which has head
quarters in this city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-12-22
Legal Notice.

Jesse Myers and John Myers, residing at Middle
bury, In the county OF Blkhart, State OF Indana;
Andrew Myers, Moses Myers. Aaron Myers, L eyi
Mye s, David Myers. Frank Myers, Hiram Myers,
Samuel Myers, q. Myers and Elizabeth Myers,
heirs at law OF Jacob X. Myers, deceased. whose
Chrlstana Brown, deceased; the helrs OF Samuel
Coulter deceased; and the heirs OF BENJAMIN Blk
ler deceased, whose names and places OF Re sdence
are unKno~n, will take notice that the 18th day
Of November. 1892, Matthias Koehn duly commenc-
ed civil action agaus5 them, defendants, In the
court OF common pleas nt stark county, Ohio alleg
Ing In his petition that he is seized of estate In
Ing de 6Scrbed real estate, IN the township OF Can
ton county of Stark and s. ate OF ohio, and being
parts OF the northwest and southwest quarters OF
section 82 iu said township beginning at the south
east corner OF said northwest quarter. and running
thence west 20 3-I00 chains; thence south, 9k de-
grees west "a links; thence iuth, 9h degrees west
10 43-lC0 chains; thence north, S6H degrees west,
20 100 chains; thence north Az degrees east, IL
9o-lO0 chsius; thence south. 69h deRrees east 3
b6-lO0 chains; thence SOUTH 76A degrees east, 80
100 chains; thence north, TX degrees east 10 22-
100 chains; thence NORTH 81 degrees east 30 7l-10O
chains; thence south, e6h degrees east, % bS-1OO
chains; thence north, 81 degrees east, S2-I6O
chains to the quarter line thence south, 90 7410O
chains to the beginning containing lib acres that
they, the said defendants aim some interest there
In adverse to plaintiffs right; and denying In his
said petition that defendants bave any right title
interest whatever therein and praying that plain
tlif's tt'e may be quieted against them.
tlon on or before January 9TH. 1893 or judgment
and decree may be taken against them
COOK & WISE Att'ys. nI7Lw
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-12-22
Warrant for the School Teachers Arrest

John J. Lulz, Jackson township
farmer, went before Justice Ringle yes"
terday and swore out an affidavit for the
arrest of Arthur Uhrich, the teacher who
assalted his boy. Tho facts ia ibis case
were published in Fridsy's NEWS DEMO
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-12-22
INSANE FREAKS.
Sheriff Krider Has Trouble With an In
sane Man in Jail.

Turnkey RieIer and Officer Kincaid
took Nick Simler, the insane man, 10 To-
Igdo this morning. Considerable trouble
was experienced by Sheriff Krider in
krepirg Simler in jail. Al times the in--
sane man became furious and tore up and
broke gvery thiug he could lay his hands
on in his cell. The water pipes were bent,
his ned clothing Was torn into shreds ana
his hunk broken, This morning, shortly
before he was taken away, he filed the
jail bath tuo TO the brm with water. he
said he wanted TO take bath, and before
the attendants could reach him, Simler
iumDed inpo the tub with all bis gar
ments on. new suit OF clothes was
secure d and he was again logged up and
taken away.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-12-22
Legal Notice.

Abby Lesb, whose residence IL unknwn, wn take
notice that on the 8Oth dAy OF November, AID. 1874
Henry ~. LeHh iled In the court Of common pleas.
IN and for stark county Ohis his answer and cross
petltiO IN 40 action therein, commenced by abby
Lesh, for divorce aud allmOpy against said Henry
u. Lesh thereby making her defendant 70 SAID
petition In which cross petition said Henry
Is. Leah prays for divorce from said Abby Leah,
on the ground Of her adultery. said petition
will bo Tor hearing ON and after tile Dist day Of J,n-
nay. 1863 hhkhf u. LltsH.
MOno MOOARTY, Att'ys. dHLw
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-12-22
Pris IN Reform in Michigan.

JACKSON, Mich, Dec. ia priz, fight
took place in the penitentisry Saturday
between convict and one OF the keepers.
A ring WAS formed aui the men fought 10
e finish. The convict was victorious.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-12-22

4 O8T-TwO bOOka belonging 20 the stark County
IL innrmarg heooIds ol 1851, lost between canton
and Middle Branch Thn hOder VIII please return
W A. NJ, Wise, Middle branch o. doows