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The Indianapolis journal., 1895-12-29
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SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 2S.-Mott c. Mer-
ker, OF Rochester n. ". wants $4,000 dam
ages from the Southern Pacific Railroad
Company for rough treatment he claims he
received from conductor Hubbard. at Port
Costa. Hubbard. who is on the lookout for
scalper tickets. asked Merker to write his
name to compare his signature with that
on the ticket. Merker refused, and the
conductor started 10 eject him. Merker
struggled to remain. and In the melee he
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-12-29
Cincinnati After a convention.

CINCINNATI, o., Dec 2S.-The finance
committee OF the general committee ap-
pointed by the Chamber Of Commerce 10
secure the holding of the next Democratic
national convention met to-day and made
great headway toward securing $4,000 as
starter for that purpose. The committee
by subscriptions, per cent. to be paid In
advance, and the full amount as soon as IL
is decided TO hold the convention here.
Hotels. railroads and leading business men
were the principal subscribers TO the fund.
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-12-29

1t is announced that the Mexico. Cuerna-
yaca & Pacific railway will be opened TO
Cuernavaca Feb. 8.
Aldace r. Walker, receiver of the Attain
tic & Pacific railroad. confirms the report
of his resignation and that OF his corrective
er John j. McCook. The designations have
been accepted and will take effect upon the
appointment of their SUCCESSORS.
The Indianapolis journal., 1895-12-29
Georgia Republicans.

ATLANTA. Ga, Dec. 2S.-The Georgia
Republican State central committee met
here to-day, Chairman A. E. Buck presid-
ing. The committe named April % as the
date of the State convention. A resolution
was adopted severely criticising ex-Goy-
ernor Bullock regarding an interview re-
Gently published in New York. in which he
expressed his views as 10 Georgia's choice
for the presidency. While the members of
the committee were noncommittal, there
seemed 10 be an undercurrent in favor of
Mr.. Mckinley.
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The best and pures, Is sought by all. Be
sure to order Huylers cocos and Chocolates
from your grocer.
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-06-13
BAIR REUNION.
Two Hundred and Fifty People Attend
the Annual Family Picnic
Orators From Canton.

Thursday, June 9th, the Bair family held
their annual reunion at the home of Lewis
Curtis, three miles north Of Middlebnnch.
There were about $50 members of the family
and visitors present. Thirty people went up
from Canton over the c. c. & S. on the morn
ing train and returned in the evening. At
i1:30 Mr.. Curtis guests sat down to an excel
lent dinner, at which Rev, G.. NJ. Schmucker
delivered prayer At 1880 the assembly of peo-
pie was called to order by vice president J. M.
Bair. Music was rendered by II. Bishop and
a choir from Cairo. Minutes of the previous
meeting were read and approved Treasurer
reported and the following officers were elect
ed: Jefferson Bair, president; J. NJ. Bair, vice
PRESIDENT Ed House, secretary; and George II.
Hake, treasurer.
Then the choir sang "Our' in beautiful
manner. Declarations were delivered by
John Brumbaugh, Miss Warstler and the two
Miss Snydcrs, Charles Brown sang when Can
| Wear Pants" which was followed by an ad-
dress by Rev. G. VI. Schmucker. Major Frank
Baird also made an address. The doxology
was sung by Rev. Schmucker and the meeting
was dismissed.
Those of the family who have died during
the last year are Mr.. f, Hisey and Mrs. Frank
Bair.
During the day all kinds Of games we're
played such as pitching horse shoes, playing
ball, pushing wheel barrows. Everybody had
a good time.
The next reunion will be held at George
Krup's the first Thursday in June 1896. The
committee are John, J.. NJ, Aus
tin, Rufus Brouse and Henry Bishop.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-06-13
UNDER A HORSES HEELS.
Two Men Have Narrow Escape-A
Sensational Runaway on
TusCarawas Street.

One of the most thrilling accidents of the
year happened on West Tuscarwas street
near the Valley railroad Friday after
noon. Lewis Bloomfield was bringing
in pair of trotters from the fair grounds.
He drove one in an old fashioned high
wheel sully and held a second behind
Street cars scared the rear horse and he
got up on his hind feet in an instant
When he came down he had his front feet
and legs over the sulky axle. Then the
animal tried TO get out and the front
horse scared and started up street at 2 $50
clip. Bloomfield was in dangerous sit
uation and it was rendered worse by his
falling out of the sulky. His feet caught
and he was dragged by the heels for
several rods over the street with the front
feet of the rear horse rattling among the
spokes over him and the hind feet of the
animal pounding the pavement within a
few inches of his head. In the meantime
the rear horse had knocked every spoke
out of one wheel and the felloe and tire
went skimming off over the pavement
and struck building. Then Christ Bed
erman jumped out from the sidewalk to
catch the front horse. He was knocked
down and the whole procession ran over
him. The sulky pounded him and the
rear horse stepped on him in two places.
The runaway outfit then ran up an alley
and was caught Bederman jumped up
and was hustling along when com
panion stopped and asked what it was
that was sticking in his leg. Christ
looked down and got as white as a sheet.
He saw one Of tn old spokes of the sulky
right through his leg-at least he
it was through his leg, but in
vestigation proved that it had only gone
through his pants and was stiking out at
both sides. Bloomfield was not hurt and
aside from the rear horse being scratched
up badly and the sulky demolished the
damage was small. 1t was a narrow
escape however for both Bloomfield and
Bederman.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-06-13
THEY HONOR THEIR DEAD.
Canton X. of p. Strew Flowers Above
Their Sleeping BrOthers-Im-
pressive Services Sunday.

Buckeye, Lilly and Canton lodges X. of
p. joined together Sunday for the purpose
of observing memorial day after the
usual manner of the order. In the morn
ing the Decorating committee composed
of Col. A. j. Criss, William 9. Kingsnorth,
Elton Double and Mr.. Corey marched to
Rowland cemetery and decorated the
graves of departed members.
In the afternoon nearly 400 members
assembled at K. Of p. hall where the
usual memorial were held in honor of the
departed dead. There were only four
deaths during the past year George l..
Mertz and d. b. Lickey of Canton lodge
Eli Wagner of Buckeye lodge and Adel-
bert Atchison Lilly lodge.
After the services at the hall the
Knights headed by Thayer's band marched
to Westlawn cemetery where "a graves
were decorated. The memorial address
at the cemetery was delivered by Thomas
f. Turner The address was excellent and
was listened TO with the closest attention.
Mr.. Turner's remarks were out of the
usual line rs he did not go into the history
of the order but dwelt more particularly
upon the patriotic custom of remember
ing those who had departed from this life.
His address was interesting and was
greatly appreciated by all present
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-06-13
ATTORNEY HARRY STEWART,

1t will be welcome news and pleasant
surprise to the many friends of the genial
and competent ticket agent of the c.
& 5, Harry b. Stewart, to learn that he
is full fledged lawyer. Mr.. Stewart be.
sides attending to his exacting railroad
duties has been studying law at his spare
moments. The annual examination by the
supreme court of Ohio has been in pro-
gress for the past two days at Columbus
and Mr.. Stewart has been in attendance.
Today he received a notice from the ex-
amining board that he had passd very
successful and creditable examination and
to appear before the supreme court and be
sworn in as lawyer.
Mr.. Stewart has large number of
friends here who will be surprised to learn
of his decision to enter the legal profession,
but they will be gratitied to hear of his
very successful examination and knowing
his worth and ability will predict for him a
brilliant future. Mr.. Stewart is a good
student and good thinker, and with his
pleasant personality will be an acquisition
to any bar.
For the present Mr.. Stewart will con-
tinue in the railroad business, he having
made no plans at all for the future.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-06-13
FERGUSON RESIGNS
His PastOrate of the First Pres
byterian Church.
HE HAS OTHER PLANS

Them-His Resignation Yesterday
Was a Great Surprise and Caused
Much Comment--An Interview with
Mr.. Fergu.on.
Something in the nature Of surprise oc
Cured at the First Presbyterian church yester-
day morning
At the close of the Children's Day services
Rev. Mr., Ferguson arose and stated that he
wished to make an announcement. He said
that he had concluded TO ask Presbytery at its
meeting next Thursday at Alliance to dissolve
the relations existing between him and the
people. He did this, he said, because other
work had been presented to him, which he
thought wise to accept and hc cherished no i'll
feeling towards any of the congregation.
A meeting of the session was called after the
services, and the pastor asked for a congrega-
tional meeting to be held on Tuesday even.
ing. This request was granted, and at the
evening services an announcement was made
to that effect
Rev. Ferguson said that the object Of the
meeting was to have the congregation vote on
the acceptance of his resignation. This vote
will be taken in order to allow Presbytery to
know the sentiment of the people.
Rev. Mr. Ferguson was seen at his home
this morning and asked as to his plans for the
future. He replied that he did not care to talk
on that subject at present. He did not have
his mind fully made up, he said, but had sew.
eral plans in view. lie emphatically denied
that committee had been appointed to go
with him to Presbytery to secure a charter for
new church.
Considerable speculation is being INDUCED
in as to what plans the friends ofMr. Ferguson
will pursue. 1t is understood that they are not
so sure of receiving charter from Presbytery
as they were when the movement was first
started, and are at present in an unsettled state
Of mind. When approached on the subject
they always state that they intend to
get out of the old church whether Rev.
Ferguson stays with them or not. 1t is
known, however, that several of theopponents
of the new plan have been approached by the
Ferguson people within the past two weeks,
and talked as though compromise would be
very acceptable thing.
1t was learned today that there would be no
charges brought against Rev. Mr., Ferguson.
The elders have appointed NJ. A. Troutman as
a delegate to the Presbytery, but that is the |
usual proceeding when ameetingof Presbytery !
is called. Even should charter for new
churched be asked the session would raise no
objections.
The meeting of the Presbytery, which will
be held Thursday, was called by the commit.
tee which came here to settle the former church
difficulty. 1t is their intention to make a re.
port of the proceedings of the Canton meeting.
Very few knew of Rev. Ferguson's intention
% resign yesterday morning, and his action
,reated considerable comment.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-06-13
RooKH1LL AND GRANT PICNIC.

The Rockhills and Grants assembled at Al
lance one hundred strong Saturday for their
annual reunion. The meeting was held in
RockhilPs grove. After big picnic dinner
the guests were called to order and there was
feast Of music and a flow OF soul. Ray, Charles
and Delbert Roath constituted an orchestra
that rendered good music, S. II. Rockhill and
Rev. F. NJ Case supplied the eloquence Erma
and Nellie Grant sang IAN Old Log Fire"
Helen Kay recited "What She Said" Miss
Long sang with guitar accompaniment "Sleep,
Darling Sleep" Miss Hanna of Salem, sang
a solo, "The Church Across the Way" Miss
Stella Rockhill aud Miss McGraw entertained
with recitations.
Officers were elected for the next year as
follows: Eli Grant, president; Mrs. johnson
Grant, secretary; Miss Stella Rockhill, s. II.
Rockhill, A. 8. Cassidy, program committee
S. II. Rockhill and Mrs. Johnson Grant com.
mittee to correspond with absent members and
collect family history. The next meeting will
be held'the second Wednesday in June.
Those present from this city were Mr. and
Mrs. X. Erwin, Mr., and Mrs. S. II. Rockhill
and son L0rin, Mr. aud Mrs. j. N. Ramsey,
Mrs. G. w. Lawrenceand Miss Ruby Lawrence
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-06-13
CANTON WOMEN
Take an Active Part in the County
w. G. 4. U. Meeting at Mas
siIlOn-OfIicers Elected.

The w. G. T. U. convention which closed at
Massillon Saturday was very successful af-
fair. Nine unions in the county were repre-.
sented. Miss Emma Goodwill, of Canton, pre-.
sided over the sessions Mrs. NJ. T.. Meredith
of Canton, gave paper ON Literature" Mrs
Spaneler, also of this city, led the discussion on
suffrage as it relates to school affairs. Mrs
Mrs. Dezart, of Wooster, led the discussion on
plans Of Work for Unions"
On Friday evening Mrs. Ball of the Canton
union led the devotional exercises and on
Saturday Mrs. Walker oficiated in the same
position.
Officers for the ensuing year were elected as
follows: President Emma Goodwill, of Can
ton; recording secretary, Mrs. Anna Hoyle of
Alliance; corresponding secretary, Miss Hills,
of Alliance; treasurer, Mrs santee, of
Marlboro, County superintendents were
elected as follows: On franchise work, DR..
Sarah Brooke, of Marlboro; ON social purity,
Mrs. Manly, of Canton; on evangelistic work,
Mrs. NJ. L. Meredith Of Canton; Loyal
Temperance Legion, william J. Williams, of
North Lawrence.
Reports show the membership to be growing
and the finances in good condition,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-06-13
PROF.. BURNS HoNoREn.

Friday afternoon superintendent J. j. Burns
was the surprised recipient of an elegantspring
edged, hair stuffed, leather couch. The pres
ent came from the teachers of the Canton pub
lie schools with many expressions of esteem
and high regard.
The associations Of Prof. Burns with the
teachers of the public schools have been most
pleasant and the regrets expressed by the latter
at the retirement Of the former are heard on
every hand. The act Of the teachers Friday in
presenting Prof Burns with such an appro-
pirate token of their esteem and appreciation
for his untiring labors in not only the behalf
of the public, but the teachers as well, was
eminently fitting.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-06-13
DOLLS wAvERING MIND.
That is, on the Sheriff's Office Matter
He Now Says he Will
Rnn

The article in last nights News regarding
the deal on foot whereby sheriff Hiram Doll was
to withdraw as a candidate ON the republican
ticket, in favor of Joseph Grapevine of Mas
sillon, created decided sensation in local
political circles A hasty consultation was held
among some ofthe leaders, and it was decided
that as the scheme had been exposed, il would
not do to allow it to gothrough. The intention
was to have sheriff Doll withdraw at the last
night when Joseph Grapevine could easily
have been nominated. That there was some
thing on foot is clearly shown by the statement
Of sheriff Doll, that he was considering the
advisability of Withdrawing. He suddenly
changed his mind, however, as this morning
be announced to NEWS reporter that he had
decided to remain on the ticket, and would
certainly be a candidate for the republican
nomination.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-06-13
MASSILLON DEMOCRATS
Hold a Caucus and Select Dele
gates to the Convention.
SOUND MONEY ENDORSED

BY the Speakers and BY the CheerinI
Democrats-ConsuIH HOweIIs Makes {
Ringing Speech-List of the Dele
gates Selected-The New Com M ittee
men.
The democrats of Massillon have held {
caucus and selected delegates to the county
| convention. They have done more they ex
pressed their admiration for President Cleve
land and his administration and declared fol
sound money,
The central committeeman played the part
of true democrats and held a caucus, giving
the voters full power and privilege to have a
voice in the selection of delegates and in all
business transacted.
Mr. Schlagel was president of the meeting
and Henry Sibila, secretary,
While the specially appointed committee
was at work on the delegates Anthony How.
ellis consul at Cardiff, made stirring speech,
as did Frank Willenborg and Otto L. Young.
The administration of President Cleveland
was referred to by each speaker in the highest
terms of praise and the name of the president
was loudly appauded. Probably the most sig.
nidcant fact of the meeting was the sentiment
the speakers expressed on the financial ques-
ton. Each declared against the free silver
heresy and spoke in behalf of sound money.
The democratspresent approved the sentiments
by their cheers.
THE DELEGATES.
The committee reported in regard to the
selection Of delegates, alternates and central
committeeman, the latter to fill yacancie,
The report was read as follows and unanimous.
ly adopted
First ward, Precinct A-Delegates-A. How.
ellis, F, j. Stout, Frank Willenborg; alter.
mates, f. c. sibila, William Ertle, r. W..
McCaughey. Precinct B-Delegates-
Mausz, Edward Roger, o. f. Young; alternates
Gust Rhine, E. c. segner, Anthony Clauss
Central committeeman, Chas. Young.
Second ward, Precinct A-Deegates-W
SimOnet, Christian Schott, Patrick Mellon:
alternates, Thomas Finnegan, Nicholas Snider,
Charles Shively. Precinct B--Delegates-
Tobias schOtt, Patrick Harvey, j. W. Hoban;
alternates, Michael Hoban, Philip SOnnhalter,
Christian Stoner. Central committeeman,
Charles Shively.
Third Ward, precinct A-Delegates, Gus
aNuo aui' rIduh NoBli JOnn Il ragfesSer; al
terIates, Matthias Ertle, Frank l.. Baldwin,
Joseph Kettl. Central committeeman, G. G.
Paul, Precinct tB-Delegates, Joseph Schneider,
Lawrence Roger, Frank ]. Hoch; alternates,
IL. b. Sibila, J. j Klotz, George Frantz. Pre-
cinct C--Delegates John NJ. McCane, Martin
Weber; alternates, Christian Lucius, Henry
Leahy. Central committeeman, Martin
Weber.
Fourth Ward-Delegates, w. X. /. War
wick, Stanton HOwells, Lewis Gise, Frank
Rostetter, Peter Schneider; alternates, VIM.
Ldpps. Frank Ertle, Jacob Hose, Joseph Huth,
John Seller.
The caucus and meeting was largely attend
ed and there was much enthusiasm manifested
The democrats in the west end are out for vic.
tory and are upa and doing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-06-13
VERY RELLIaERENT,

Jacob Weber, the agent Of the Lion Brewing
Company, of Cincinnati, who ilso runs sa-
loon at II Madison street, held high carnival
in the vicinity of his place last night. After
filling up on strong drink, W'ber secured a
double barrel shotgun and mached up aud
down the street, threatening I'd shoot anyone
who interfered with him. Nom were injured,
but several people were very badly frightened.
About o'clock this morning Weber was ar.
rested by patrolmen Wielandt, Brisbn, Bruce
and Jacobs. Hewa charged with being drunk
and disOrderly.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-06-13
JOHN sHETLAY LOST.
He Crawls Ont Of Bed and Mysteri
ously Disappears Eerly This
Morning.

About o'clock this morning when Mrs.
Shetlay, who lives at SO West Fourth street,
arose she was startled to find that her husband,
John Shetay, was not at home She inquired
about the neighborhood and learned
that he was seen walking up the
alley little before three o'clock. She in
quired further and finding nothing Of him re-.
ported his disappearance to her son.in-law
Mr.. Thomas Guyton. Mr.. Guyton, after in.
vestigation, learned that the old man was
seen at the Valley depot atthe 5:33 train which
goes north. After further search and finding
ing out nothing more he took the next train
to Cleveland where it is supposed the old man
has gone.
Mr.. Shetlay is n years old and since having
had a stroke Of paralysis about two years ago,
has been very childish. He went TO bed last
night at o'clock not feeling very well, and It
is thought he got up about two o'clock and
wandered away not knowing where he was GO
ing. Mrs. Shetlay and Mrs, Guyton, his only
child, are very much grieved over his dis.
appearance.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-06-13
A HAppY FAMILY REUNION.

A reunion Of the Ashenhurst family was held
Thursday at the home of Rev. j. Y. Ashen-
hurst near Lucille, Ohio. j. J. Ashenhurst
and family, of Canton, were amoIR the rela-
tives present. The occasion was the golden
wedding Of Mr. Ashenhurst's father and
mother All but three Of the imnediate rela-
tives of the family were in attenda,ce, and a
very enjoyable time resulted. A portion of
the day was devoted TO speechmakilg andcOn'
ordinations, aud an elaborate dinner was
served. In the evening all the gram Fchildren
took part in an original entertainment given
in the parlopof the house. This was the Sec
ond reunion in the family, the first being held
ten yearyago, when the ruby weddingNof Rev,
aud Ms Ashenhurst was held.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-06-13
TO CANTON NEXT YEAR.

J. L. Arnold returned this morning from
Cincinnati where he was in attendance at the
state convention of the Ohio undertakers. He
reports an excellent convention and says the
Cincinnati people entertained the visitors
royalty.
The association voted to accept Canton's in-
vitation and the state convention next year
will be held in this city on the first Wednes-
day in June. Il. d. McCrea of this city was
also present at the convention and he will re-
turn this evening. Other Stark county
undertakers there were Willaman of Massillon
and Shearer of Alliance.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-06-13
A Sl,50 HORSE.

Samuel Loefiler got drunk Saturday night
and wandered into Mike Cavanaugh's place,
where Patsy Gallagher was in charge.
Loefiler reached home Sunday morning very
much intoxicated, and minus horse which
belonged to his wife. Gallagher claimed to
have purchased the horse for 81 80 and at first
declined to give up his recent purchase
Marshal Reed visited the saloon Monday morn.
ing and the horse was returned to Mrs.
Loeffler, who led the animal home. At police
headquarters Loefiler claimed he had been
druggcd
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-06-13
BLACRsMITHs UNITE.

. Last evening the blacksmiths of Can
ton and seven delegates from Massillon
held a joint meeting in the shop of Chas.
Burroughs on East Seventh street this
city. The object of the meeting was to
arrange to get a charter from the National
Blacksmiths' Union. The charter was
sent for and will be here next week. The
blacksmiths of Canton and Massillon
have had a local union but they did not
feel that they had enough power behind
them so this action.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-06-13
poCKETBooK STOLEN.

Miss Lulu Mckinney left her pocketbook
in her room at 81 East Seventh street the
other evening while she was out and then she
returned found it gone. The pocketbook con-
tained about six dollars and a bunch of KEYS
belonging to the court rooms where Miss Nc
Kinney is employed. The loss Of the keys
caused several locks to be broken to gain
entrance to the desks. The guilty party is sus
pected and arrests will probably be made later