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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
JOHN T. WEYBRECHT.
Death of a Prominent Citizen Who
Was Universally Esteemed.

John r. Weybrccht the founder of the lum.
Der firm Of J. T. WeybreCht Il Sons, and for
thirty years one of the foremost citizens of
Alliance, died at his residence on Linden
avenue in that city last night, aged sixty-six
years. For six months he has been confined
to his bed from kidney trouble and yesterday
as a last resort his physicians performed an
operation, but 10 no purpose. He was born in
Alsace, and when young man emigrated to
building and wealth of which he has been an
important factor. He leaves a wife and six
children, among whom are Hon. B. +. Wey-
brecllt, the well known democratic orator, and
Captain c. c. Wcybrecht, of the Ohio National
Guqr1
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
Thursday, February l4th, 1895,
LEGAL NOTICE.

Charles @. Schumacher, of the city of Milwau
kee. Wisconsin, will take notice that Jacob Wag-
Oner. of the city of Canton, county Of Stark and
state of Ohio, did, on the 18th day of December
1894, as the executor OF the estate OF Susanna
Goetz, file in the Probate court of Stark county
Ohio, his petition against the said Charles O. Schu
macher and Nina Sehaufelmeister, Frederick
Schumacher, Richard X. Schumacher, Mary Mil
ler, Emma Meisenhalter and the Central Savings
Bank Of Canton, Ohio, setting forth that the said
Susanna Goetz departed this life indebted. and
that her personal estate was entirely Inadequate "a
pay said Indebtedness, and that she died seized In
fee simple of lot No. 1887 except strip forty feet
wide, on the west side thereof lot No, 1888 and ot
No. 1889, In the city OF canton, and praying that
said lots. such pgrt thereof will realize sum
sufficient To pay the Indebtedness Of said decedent
and costs OF administration; and the said Charles
@. Schumacher Is hereby notified that he 10 re,
quired 10 appear and answer said petition ON ol
before tho 3rd Saturday after the fth day Of
March, A. ID. 1895.
Dated January 29th, 1895.
JACOB WAGNER.
Executor OF the estate Of Susanna
PerWH. c. pIrrirT. his Atty. i3lLw
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
A BAD MIN.
Canton SleiglinG Party Get Into a
Tangle Near New Berlin.

A merry party of 22 persons drove to the
farm of Charles Spanglor two miles west of
New Berlin Station, Wednesday night. There
was also a slcighing party from New Berlin at
the same place. The Canton party on making
the turn into the lane leading to the residence,
had the misfortune TO upset. In the general
mix-up Miss Amelia Krug, of No. AZ Newton
street, wrenChed her knee badly, the pain be.
ing so intense as to cause her to faint. She
soon recovered. Percy Dittenhafcr was injured
in the side, and W. S. Palmer was thrown
against the fence, doing considerable damage
to a long string Of fence. After getting the
party strnightencd out they proceeded to the
house, where their hOspitable entertainment
repaid them for the discOmforts experienced in
getting there. The evening was spent in card
playing and other social amusemCnts, and an
elegant country supper was served. The party
arrived home about 1 a. m, without further
miShap.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
a Bad Man Caught.

GUNNIsoN, Colo, Feb. 5.-One Of the
most desperate characters in Colorado
has been placed under arrest here by
Deputy Sheriff Judd Ripley, being Jack
Smith, alias General Johnson, alias Ma
son, the leader and captain of the Bull
Hill miners during the Cripple Creek
war, Smith has successfully evadcd Off
GERS since then, but was taken wholly
qnawar"s while playing game Of crib
in a saloon here.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
A osLIoKo INpIvInuAL.

One A, r. Gibson, claiming to represent the
Diamond rubber company, Of Akron, secured
mileage book from ticket broker A. Il. Stock
er, OF the Hurford House, to use as far AZ
Beaver Falls, from which point he was to re-
turn same. Instead, he used the book ON "a
Pittsburg and there sold the remainder IN
miles, A detective was placed ON the case and
caught the man at Pittsburgh. After being
locked up for several days be paid the claim
and all expenses, The same party also jumped
board bill at the Barnett 70 the amount Of
sii.so, which was also paid.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
Comedian Paul Dnnh.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. John Paul, At
one time prominent as a comedian, has
died here. Mr. Paul was for many
years associated with William Il. Bur-
ton during that actors management o.
the Arch Street theater and toured the
country with many of the prmninen
stars Of his time. For 80 years Mr.
Paul was treasurer Of the Senior lodge
Of the Actors Order of Friendship.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
Afraid of an Ice Gorge.

BALTIMORE, Feb 5.-The people Of
Port Deposit. Md, are taking every
possible precaution in order to lessen
the destruction of life and property ex
pected TO follow the breaking Of the
breaking of the present ice, gorge
From point running parallel with the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad bridge
across Garrett island, up the Susque
hanna river, the ice is gorged from
shore to shore as far as McCall's ferry
with the exception of two channels
close to the ban ks.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

New YORK, Feb. 5.--There is chance
of international difficulties, owing tc
the seizure by a mob Of party of Amer.
ican officers, who accidentally killed o
Chinaman while hunting near Chin
kiang. At the navy yard there are two
widely different opinions. Some believe
that the Cinnamon, in their presen,
state of excitement and chagrin al
continuous defeats would deal cruelty
with any foreigner in their hands, espe
cially if he had killed native, even by
accident. Others think the influence OF
foreign warships is great enough to pro
tect the Concord's officers from violence
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
LEGAL NOTICE.

BENJAMIN Winger, who resides in the city of
Chicago, Illinois, will take notice that on the Bird
petition in the Court of Common Pleas of Stark
county Ohio. in case No. 10250 against him. pray
ing for Judgment In the sum of S500fO with in
terest from the 18th day of June, 1884, and that
said property be sold and disposed of TO satisfy the
plaintiffs said claim; and that said BENJAMIN
Winger's real and personal property was attached
and of 27h perches Of land in section z, Tp. ii
Plain) and range s, and is fully described In the
praecipe for order of attachment in the above
accounts due said B. Winger, the accounts Of
which are not known. Said defendant is required
TO answer on or before the 10th day of March
1895, or judgment will be taken against him,
GEO. w. SP0NSELLER,
j3lLw By BuRGERT 4 SPONsELLER, his Att'ys
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
Russia Is Interested.

ATLANTA, Feb. 5.--President Collier
Of the Cotton States and International
exposition is in receipt of communica-
ton from Minister Breckinridge at st.
Petersburg, stating that the invitation
to take part in the exposition has been
kindly received and the Russian govern
ment manifests decided interest in th
enterprise.
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wants 70 be chnnlnin.

The CINCINNATI Enquiries says: Rev. l.. NJ.
Kuhns Of Canton Ohio, Lutheran minister.
who has the reputation of having exp0nnded
religion TO William Mckinley during the last
dozen or more years, Is In WASHINGTON laying
the foundation for his canvass for the chap
laincy Of the house Of Representatives, q place
worth $500 year. II Is naid that he las the
ONO delegation pledged, and that he Is 20 be
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
An Aged Lady BADLY Injured.

Mrs, Jacob KnoblOch, wife Of a wealthy far
mer residing two miles south Of Massillon
is lying at the point of death, as the result of
a hard fall upon the ice. Mrs. Knobloeh is
seyenty-twO years Of age, and In falling, her
head struck first, infiicting deep wound. An
artery was severed and before medical aid could
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

WESTON, w. Va, Feb. 5.-Lee Smith.
living three miles from this city, came
here and while in town drank consider
able whisky. He started home about
B o'clock in the evening but laid down
in fence corner TO rest In the morn
ing lie was found with both legs ana
arms 80 badly frozen TINT he died
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
MRS. KING WANTS JUSTICE

A, c. King, formerly of western Columbiana
county, was shot and killed near Nashville,
Tenn, in the early part Of January. The
shooting was done by w. b. Cheatham. The
coroner exOnerdted Cheatham but Mrs. King
was not satisfied and went down to Nashville
to bring Chatham TO account. A letter has
been received setting forth that Cheatham has
been arrested for murder and is under heavy
bond.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
New Olhcers ElncInd.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 5.--At the an
nual meeting Of the Pen and Pencil
club the following officers were elected
President, Louis n. Megargae vice
president, Henry Young; treasurer
James 5, Mccartney; board Of gov
ernors, William A. Connor, James j
Daley, I Henry Martin, James Rankin
Young and Edmund Stirling
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
MADAM son,aus Appeals.

BRUSSELS, Feb. 5.--Madam Joniax
who has been convicted Of poisoning
three of her relatives in order to obtain
the insurance on their lives, has ap.
pealed from the sentence of death passed
upon her. A death sentence in Belgium
is equivalent TO life imprisonment. as
capital punishment is not inflicted.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
Legal Notice.

Mary Vaughn, whose residence is unknown, but
when last heard of, resided at Wheeling, W. Va,
will take notice that on the 4th day of january A.
p, 1895, Edward j. Vaughn filed his petition in
praying for divorce from said defendant on the
grounds of adultery and extreme cruelty; also
praying for the custody Of their three minor chill
the 10th day Of February, A. d., 1885, and unless
said defendant answer on or before that time the
petition of the plaintiff will be taken as true and
judgment rendered accordingly.
SANDALS 4 MUTT,
Jan3Lw Attorneys for Plaintiff
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

LowEsToFT, Feb 5.--The mayor oi
this town, has opened fund to reward
the captain and crew Of the fishing
smack WildAower, who rescued the 2C
survivors of the Elbe disaster He has
telegraphed to Emperor William. ask
ing him to subscribe to the fund.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
JOLLY GOT Him.
MARION SLUTZ ARRESTED AND
BROUGHT TO CANTON
On Charge of False Pretense Pre-
ferred by Canton Man-The Arrest
Made at Cincinnati-A Controversy
Over an Ice Cream Freezer Pattern
Leads to the Arrest-The Defendant
Asserts His Innocence.

Marion SLUT, travelling salesman well
known in Canton, formerly residing with his
wife at No. AZ East South street, is under ar
rest, charged with obtaining property under
false pretenses. Mr.. Sutz was arrested in Gin
cinnati Wednesday morning at his apartments,
No 272 Walnut street, by Constable Henry
Jolly, and brought to this city. The complain
ant in the case against SLUT is Peter Bacher a
pattern maker, residing ON Woodland av-
enue. Bacher claims that in 1890 Slut rep
resented himself as member of the
firm of SturdeVant & Kroy, of Cleveland, and
obtained, as he alleges, patterns for am ice
cream freezer valued at SEQ, for which he never
paid. The case will be heard in Squire Ringle's
court.
Mr.. SLUT is now A representative of the firm
of BartOli & Co., dealers in marble goods at
No. ll2 West Sixth street, Cincinnati, and is
said TO be interested in the firm. lie stoutly
denies being guilty of the ohense charged
against him and although nc regretted thepub-
licity of Il trial in court, he would not attempt
a settlement but rather preferred to try to prove
his innocence. Seemann Bros are defendants
attorneys and Welty & Taylor represent the
plaintiff
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
A Former AIliance Man Dead.

The friends of Milan Bentley, former resi-,
dent of Alliance, and well known in Stark
county, will regret to lenin of his death which
occurred ~ Philadelphia, last Monday, Jau.
2S, caused by the effects of pneumonia. MIR.
Bentley left Alliance several years ago and has
since been engaged in business in Philadelphia.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
Ar Upknown italian KILLED.

New YORK, Feb. 5.--An italian,
whose name is unknown, has been shot
and killed in Elizabeth street by Fran
cisco Hassata 3S years old, barber
The murdered man was shot twice in
the head. Hassata ran away after the
shooting, but was captured.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
AIlece. HYPNOTIC INFLUENCE.

New York, Feb. 5.--William Wyse
alleges hypnotic influence as the basis
of an action to recover Sl50,000 from
his wife, which is being heard in the
superior court.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

RALEIGH, n c., Feb 5.--The Ma.
tional Mariners Alliance and Industrial
union met here this morning Secre
tary Dunning, Congressman Stroud and
many other Alliance leaders are here
There are between 100 and 200 dele
gates
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
Edwin IL. Meade nend.

SOUTH ORANGE, N. j., Feb. ed
win II. Meade, president of the Penn
sylvania Coal company, is dead He
became secretary OF the Pennsylvania
Coal company in 1882, later its treas
urer, and eventually president,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
Notice of Appointment.

The undersigned has bean duly appointed ex-
stark county, Ohio, Deceased. W - n
Dated the 18th day of jan. 1898.
49,. JOHN y. HubERTY.
ixio"T ExecaloF.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
Notice of Appointment.

The undersigned has been duly appointed ad'
ninistrptOT of the estate of Christian Slater late
Of Stark county, Ohio, deceased.
Dated the 22nd day of January, 1895,
JOHN b. SLATER,
j2idw Administrator.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
ASSIGNEE'S SALE OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY.

The undersigned. assignee in trust for the bene-
fit Of the creditor Of Jonas Bacher, will offer for
sale, at public auction, at the residence of Jonas
Bacher, III miles south of Maxine, on
Thursday, February 18th, 1895,
at 10 o'clock q. M. the personal property of the
assignor consisting in part of horses, 3 colts 10
cows, Is pigs, young cattle. farming imp ements,
20 acres wheat In the ground (straw reserved. 10
tons hay, wagons. harness, and other articles,
Terms-Amounts under g., cash; months time
with approved security, for over s..
PETER GRADER,
janl7hw Assignee of Jonas Bacher,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

Dr, g. 5. Beatty and y. X Melln hav.
ipFpied ia fnershp for the practice OF den
tlatiy IN al its bunchos. Office IA Bank block
over Collars store, room No. u.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
Stark County School Ex-
aminers' Notice.

September. 1894, to September, 1895, examine
ions will be held at Canton on the second Satur-
day of each month.
At Alliance, ON the fourth Saturday of October,
At Minerva on the fourth Saturday of jan
AT Navarro, on the fourth Saturday of Feb
AZ Hartyillo, on the first Saturday of March,
At Alliance, on the fourth Saturday of March
At Canal Fulton, on the fifth Saturday OF Mar.
Examinations for High School prOmOsions at
Canton on the first Saturdays of April and May
CICERO i. HINER,
sep20gy Clerk of Board
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

NTOTICE--I notify all merchants and all otheru,
In that will not be Fesponaiblo Tor any debts
contracted forby Joshua Monroe HlniE and Wi,
lism y siuiz WM' SLUT
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
Assignee's Sale of
Mill Property.
In pursuance of an order of the Probate Court
Of stark county, Ohio, will offer for sale, at pub
Saturday, March End, 1895,

at o'clock p. M, at the door of the court house
(Wernet Block in Canton, Ohio, the Blake Mill
property, in Canton Ohio, being part of the south
west quarter of section Q, township 10, range g.
lot II, lying south of Navarro street. more fully
described in the petition for the sale thereof filed
in the Probate Court of said county, and to which
reference is hereby made; together with the en-
gne. boilers, shafting, building, and all the mill
machinery on said premises. Appraised at $500.
Terms OF sale-One-third cash, balance in one
and two years, at per cent. interest," payable an
nually. and secured by mortgage and insurance.
policies.
(Signed) AUSTIN LYNCH.
l3lew Assignee of John f. Blake.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07
RUS AWFUL pLUTocRAcY.

] never wanted TO be man In my life until
now, 10 lift up a cry for the poor and the OPP
pressed; starved by capital stabbed by sol
diery. ! would do something. | would be
something. | would write with pen of
der ! would be an Anarchist" socialist, .
a 'populist." 1 would be anything that men
ieer at-but would be- an American.
J would not sit idly BY and submit. | would
do something 10 break down this awful plutoc-
raey that is sending our glorious couatry TO
hades. LkNoRE SHERWOOD,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

hoods pills are the best after dinner pills.
assist digestion. cure headache. 2so. per box
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

In pursuance OF the last will and testament Of
Charles Debold, deceased. late of Stark county
Ohio, will offer for sale, at public auction, on
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

have been to the funeral. There was
handful of people there, mostly business asso-
Ciates of the man who lived alone and died
alone. The brother Of the dead mani don't
say deceased because | dislike the word,-had
charge of the funeral This is quite custom
ary here and like the idea He shook hands
with sympathizng friends, and had a general
supervision of everything, and was withal so
dignitied and manly.
DIR. Rainsford, rector of st. George, the Eng
lish clergyman who has created
such sensation here by advo-
eating saloons under the supervision
of the church, conducted the service, assisted
10y the marvellous boy Soprano who sang
''Abidc With Me" like finished prma DONNA
DIR. Rainsford has deep, rich sonorous
voice and for n moment all of the city
seemed to be hushed as his Organ-likc tones
proclaimed Man that is born of woman hath
but a short time to live"
Suddenly from the street came the strains
from a grind organ: at won't be a stylish
marriage, for | can't afford a carriage"
''He cOmeth up and is cut down like a
flower" continued the clergyman.
"But you'll look sweet and III look neat on
a bicycle built for two" played the organ.
II was CHASTITY! | endured it for a while, but
after the tune changed TO after the ball" |
was desperate | slipped unObseryed from the
room and tore down TO the street.
Stop" | said to the dusky Italian, don't
you see the heaTse, there Is q funeral upstairs,
go, in Heavens name"
He looked sorry as he disappeared around
the block. ! remained at the door and actual
Ay drove away three hand organs during the
remainder Of the service.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-02-07

In the face of all of these nOn-American in
dustrial conditions, I marvel that politicians
have the atfrOntery 10 make spread eagle
speeches about "higher Americanism," true
Tepublicanism" and true patriotism" and
eulcgize the existing tolerance that reaches
forth its arms TO smite wrong with reason and
with truth"
Witness Henry Nyatterson's speech ON fore
fathers d9y in New York. "It has been dem
onstnted that great wrongs may oe redressed
aud great reforms achieved without the she'd
ding of one drop Of human blood"
How, when, where?
the mOekery of II ALL
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1895-02-27
WINDHAM.

FEB. q. Mrs. s. Cotton, who has been sick a
number of months, died unexpectedly Friday
morning, Feb. 22d, aged Al years. She leaves a
husband and three children to mourn her de-
parture. She was worthy member of the M
E. Church, from which her funeral was held on
Sunday, Rev. J. Gledhill officiating, Rev. D. D.
Davis. of the Cong. Church, assisting.
A very excellent musical and literary enter
tainment, under the auspices of the High School
was held in Town all Saturday evening. There
was large attendance; receipts about Sis.
Harry A Wadsworth and wife attended the
Art Exhibition at Cleveland. and report splen
did entertainment.
David j. Waits family have all been sick. Mrs
Wait is very low with pneumonia and hear
trouble.
Allen Hoopengarner is quite sick with pneu
monia.
There are several cases of grip in town.
Chas E. Clark and family returned to theil
native place, Mespotamia, last Saturday.
Della Dunbar is home from Warren where she
has been since the first of the year.
G.. M. Hunt and family are all on the sick list
Christian Endeavor Society hold week o
prayer this week. Communion services at thu
Cong. Church next Sunday.
We notice in Mondays daily papers that DR.
W. A. Davidson, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Sunda!
of paralysis. He was the highly esteemed pastor
of the M. E. Church here five years ago.
H. T. Sheldon and Wilson Angel recently sole
good roadsters for $125 and $135 respectively
Good horses continue to bring good prices.
E. A. Lehman made a trip to Ravenna Mon
day on business, going on train II and returning
on 16- He was gone only three hours.
T. o. Angel drove into Windham last Frida!
from his extended trip to the central part of th'
State,
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ATWATER.

Wheat is looking well after being covered up
so long with coat of snow.
Benjamin Hutton, the Oldest man in our town
is on the sick list. as is also Amos Bath.
Sam. Campbell who has been sick for two
weeks. is improving.
Several of our schools close their winter terms
this week
mill to be sawed into lumber This mill has
has been shut down couple of weeks for the
want of water.
Geo. Siddall, who has been very sick for few
weeks, is on the mend.
Our grist mills at the Station are having all
work they can Co.
February 10, while Albert Huffman and wife
of this place were driving in their sleigh near
town the horse became frightened at hog in
the road, and ran away, throwing the occupants
to the ground. Mr., Huffman is 76 years old. He
was hurled headlong to the road, and suffered
a fracture of the right shoulder, and was also
slightly injured about the arms and face. His
wife was not seriously hurt, but badly shaken
up. They live in town and wore returning from
their farm near this place when the accident
occurred.
The horse ran half mile and the lines getting
tangled in some bushes at the roadside it was
stopped. and later recovered and driven back to
town.
Our Congress is about to adjourn. They might
have done so long ago for all the good they have
done the laboring class and tax payers.