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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-01-23
A Birthday Surprise Party.

The pleasant home of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. Flood, on Dueber avenue, was the
scene of delightful surprise, Saturday
evening, the occasion being the birthday
T of the hostess. On recovering her sur
prise she proceeded to entertain her guests
in her usual graceful manner. Those
present included members of Lady Stark
Council, No. 3, Do l., and also friends
of Mr., and Mrs. Flood. The evening was
sociably passed in music and games One
was very amusing, the donkey game. One
feature highly encored was furnished by
Mr.. W. Esner, in his laughable imitation
Of the frog and cat. Prizes were awarded
for the different amusements. Mrs.
Flood received first prize on donkey game
a hand mirror; second prize, Miss Slusser,
fancy calendar. First prize ON pedro
game, Mrs. r. Noble, handsome plush pin
cushion: BOBBY prize, j. Leonard, fancy
calendar.
Mrs. Flood received quite number of
beautiful presents: several fine out-Rlass
ornaments presented by Mrs, @. Kings.
north and Mrs. N. Mclaughlin: decor
sted rose jars by Mrs. @. Whitmyer and
Mrs. n. Grogg pair of towels by Mrs, j,
Leonad set of gold decorated wine glasses
by Mrs. p, MoCurdy and beautiful
Chinese doll by ] Leonard A palatable
lunch was served to thirty-hye guests,
Those present were Msssrs and Mesdames
O. Sidle, II. Grogg, j. Leonard, 4, Nc
Laughlin, W, ,Dagy, O. Whitney, Sr,, E.
Noble, p. MoCurdy ;Mesdames, @, Kings.
north, A. Baughman, Il, Close, Kaufman
and daughter, Birdie; E. Kaufman and
lady, Miss Harry, O. Hunters Mr., W.
Esner and lady, Miss M. Sidle; Mrs. S.
Slusser and daughter, Ruby; Mrs. o.
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Myers. She fell dead in the Alliance de-
pot while in the act of procuring ticket.
Her remains were taken TO Deerfleld Port
age county, for interment Her husband
was buried here some years ago
George Hahn is still languishing on
bed of sickness.
There is but little hope for the recovery
of Mrs. Henry Knight.
On last Saturday evening a telegram
was received by Mrs. Deliah Westfall and
her brother, Mr.. Joseph Bair, that their
mother had died In Toledo, where she
was placed in the asylum u number of
years ago. Funeral on Monday afternoon.
Joseph Haynam, a carpenter of Osna.
burg, who died very suddenly, was buried
at Robertsville on Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Haynam was married to daughter
of Mr.. Henry Pariso, of Robertsville.
Workmen were very busy last Saturday
putting up the wire for the new telegraph
line along the Alliance L f. & S. II. X.
The Locust Grove Literary Society CON
vened last Saturday night. Although the
weather was very inclement, the house
was we'll fl lied with an appreciative audi
ence The performance was good in every
respect. Miss Mary Sponseller acquitted
herself nobly In the manner in which she
edited and read the journal.
Homer Bates, son Of Henry Bates, in
playing with a revolver last Saturday af
ternoon, accidentally shot himself in the
hand. THE bullet was cut out by DIR,
G. f. Iininger.
Thomas Martin, the veteran hotel
keeper of New Franklin, shuflled off this
mortal coil on last Friday evening at s
o'clock. Mr. Martin was highly ie.
spected old gentleman.
A great debate, involving both of the
old political parties, and Christianity win
take place at Belford on next Thursday
night.
On last Saturday a sad accident befell
two young men who were putting up tee-
graph wire near the tunnel along the A.
j.. E. & S. r. X. A handcar jumped the
track and threw both men to the ground,
almost dislocating the shoulder of one
and badly brusing the other about the
side, who also sustained severe internal
injuries, which may prove fatal. Drs.
Hininger, Shilling and Patterson were
called and cared for the men, who were
taken by train to Alliance.
Miss Adella Lentz is again able to sit
up.
b. NJ. Stiers has filled his ice bouse
with fine lot of good ice from Stlmmel's
and Sefert's ponds.
Sheatsley & Speakman have COM
menced to haul brick from Louisville for
the new school house.
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Elton.
Elton, January go,

blUOn, January ~.
There was "a surprise narty held at
Daniel Boughmans' on last Monday in
honor of Mrs. Boughmans' sixtleth birth.
day.
Marion McFarren has put up supply
of food for the winter. He sawed about
twenty cords Of wood last Monday
Miss Miller, of Greenville, was visiting
Miss Jenny Penman, the last week.
Messrs. Austin Click, ]. w. Baugh-
man and Jospeph Swart, Andie Beck, at
tended literary at Cross Roads last Friday
evening
William Huston is putting ice up for
the summer for ice cream.
The Goat Hill farmers and mechanics
cornet band serenaded Mr.. and Mrs. San
ford Warstler at Camp Creek last Thurs
day evening. Mr.. Warstler is member
of the band.
VIII Penman attended the oyster supper
at Cross Roads last Saturday evening.
William Saaberg attended the literary
at Chapel last Tuesday evening
The Goat Hin mine has been working
steady for some time past.
William Augustine is on the sick list
again.
Tom Hindley was In Canton last Tues
day on business
W. Hindley is the semi-weekly visitor
OF Reese Philips, of this place.
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North Industry.
North Industry, January 9

North Industry, January 90.
Betsy Davis is on the sick list
Chas. Snellbaker Of Canton, was in
town Friday.
Mrs. W. RI. Waltner is on the sick list.
Jacob Schario, of Waco, was In the city
Saturday.
Daniel McCartan and Oliver Henry
were in Magnolia, Friday.
Chas. Darr and Miss Jones attended
the opera in Canton Thursday night.
Joe Ritchey and Abe Clugston were in
Magnolia Saturday.
The Youths Literary Society met Fri
day afternoon.
Steve Baragry spent a few days in
North Lawrence.
Ernest Davis, of Sparta, spent Sunday
in this city
Edmund Elscsscr was in Sparta Satur-
day.
John Zerbe has returned from Uhrichs.
Vile.
Van Longabaugh was in Magnolia
Friday.
Mrs. Chas. Snellbaker of Canton spent
few days in this city with Mrs. Fred
Br Jchbuller, who is sick.
There was dance at Kurtz's hall Sat
urday night.
1t is reported that DR.. Shilling of Paris
will remove to this place and practice
medicine
Eli Darr has returned to work at Mag
nolia
Chas. Kolp representing the John A
Lock Shoe Co., was in this city Satur
day.
A number of young people from this
place attended the opera in Canton Thurs
day night.
The spelling at Sunny Side school Wed
nesday night was well attended. Howard
Bowman was the last speller 10 leave the
floor. Loretta Harrier kept the audience
laughing by her recitation, Bachelor
Pete"
John Waltner, of this city, spent Sun,
day in Canton.
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satisfactory and up to date finger ring
Is the hoop with three or five stones
\ unique Nd appropriate birthday gift
Is "A brooch containing the month jewel or
flower
Panels or lenRthwiSc trimming on the
front Of satin and velvet evening gowns
are much newer than any trimming going
round the skirt.
The rage for historical costumes has not
ahated u particle, and dressmakers prate
learnedly Of the many Louis and their
modes.
Narrow bands of gold or silver, with
teaphery aigrets that rise from the center,
furnish pleasing ornaments for the hair
at modest prices.
Necklaces formed of graduated rows of
opals are among the fashions of the season,
A pretty collar on new gown Is deep
frill OF eoru lace, with velvet points falling
over It, The points are embroidered. The
outfs carry out the same Idea. The lace
rutiies half cover the hands, aud the points
fall over Jse lace TO the wrist.
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QUEER ACT OF CHARITY.
An American Made Merry Christmas
For English Ballet Girls.

As most Of our readers are aware,
there is now being nightly presented on
the Alhambra stage a ballet of consider
able magnifcenCe, entitled "Titania. "
Regular frequenters of the house, on
one or other side of the footliglAs, have
been aware that for several weeks past
one Of the best boxes in the house has in
variably been occupied byRe same gen.
tleman, who comes each evening to the
theater in time for the commencement
of "Titania" and leaves Immediately
after the curtain has descended on its
final scene. This amiable extravaganza
costs this munificent patron of the ballet
the tritle Of Is guineas a week
On Friday night the members of the
ballet were officially told to attend on
the following morning, when presenta-
tion would be made TO them on behalf Of
this same benevolent gentleman Great
curiosity was felt, as the regular appear
ance of the solitary figure in the box had
naturally aroused the interest of the
performers, although he had never
shown any inclination to come behind
the scenes or to make the personal ac-
iuulitdhNO VI any Out VI lublus IL was
not, in fact until Friday evening that
his name was made known.
On Saturday morning, as it is need
less TO say, the ballet mustered in full
force. The profession Of ballet girl is
not very lucrative one, and at this
time Of year any little gift, whether in
money or in kind, is no doubt accepta-
BILE But not one Of them dreamed Of the
extent Of the benevolence of the un-
known old gentleman whom they had
seen "in front" night after night, One
by one they were called into the COM
mittee room, and according to their po-
sition ON the salary list We're awarded
varying sums of money. The principals
received e40 apiece, the average among
the rank and file was about Gl0 each,
and even the children, whose wage is
but 6 shillings a week, received each
sovereigns -
The donor, whose name is Mr.. Will
liam l.. Winans, is an American. He
was not present, his gift, which in all
amounted to over Gl, 100, being distrib-
uted by Mr. Alfred Moul, the Alham-
bra manager. He, however was in his
customary box at the evening perform
ance, and the ordinary visitors to the
theater must have marveled what amaz-
ing fascination its occupant possessed for
the ladies on the stage. 1t is, perhaps,
not unfair to add that the male dancers
and supernumeraries did not share i'll
the distribution.
Mr.. Winans does not confne his be-
nevolence to the music hall stage. For
some years he has spent the winter at
Brighton, and the ladies and children
engaged in the Brighton pantomime
have always had occasion to thank him
for generous gifts He is far and away
the most liberal supporter of the drama
in London, for he takes not only a box
for himself every night, but boxes by
the dozen which he gives away to his
friends. Three hundred pounds o month
is said to be the extent of his custom to
the theaters when he is in London
Pail Mall Gazette.
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MISS FRIEDA CAssIN.

can hear, no one else has had the enter
prise to carry it on. Miss Cassin has also
been writer on her own account, fire.
quently contributing to English maga-
zines under a nom de plume There is,
fortunately, a novel of hers, now in the
press, depicting scenes from life among
the lepers of the West Indian islands,
which is likely to create no small stir
and criticism when out. AS she recently
said in letter home; "You English
people have hazy ideas about leprogy.
1.-THE word conjures up vague con-
nection with Kate Marsden, Sister Rose,
Father Damien and others, but dare
say it would surprise You to learn that
in some of the islands there have been
leper bakers, milkmen, fruit sellers,
Shopmen, etc, until brave little pa
per, the 'Lazaretto, awoke people to
their situation. Then local pauper seq
regation act was passed. Not far from
here there are few huts set apart on
promontory for lepers to inhabit, but
there is no law to prevent them roaming
about the country as they please, and so
spreading disease. AS thieves they are,
of course, remarkably successful, for no
body dare touch them
There should certainly be a law to
enable the government to step in and
confne the poor creatures and see them
cared for as lunatics are. This matter
has occupied my mind seriously for a
long time, and only wish could have
done something for it, but it is not to
be. 1 can only trust my new book will
bring it before somebody capable. -
Philadelphia Press.
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Fanny Theodore MeyIan.

Mile. Fanny Theodore Meylan, who is
at present teaching in a girls school at
Columbus, O., is an advanced student
from the University of Lausanne, where
she took her degree in modern letters.
She is preparing thesis on "The High
er Education of Women In America" for
her Phi. d. at Lausanne and came here
to study the subject. 1t is to be hoped
that colleges and universities will afford
her every facility, for it was a brave
thing to take up that unpopular subject
there. Mile Meylan has been lectrice
(reader in French) to the Empress Au-
gusta of Germany and has a formidable
list of testimonials to her ability from
royal and noble personages. Woman 8
Journal.
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Englishmen Call This "sport."

Some remarkable shooting took place
on the Highclere estate of the Earl of
Carnarvon recently, Notwithstanding the
extremely wet weather. The party, in
cluding Lord Cqrnarvon, Earl De Grey,
Prince Victor bhuleep Singh, Prince
Frederick Dhuleep Singh, Lord Ashbur-
ton and one other-six guns in all-shot
near the lake and killed no less than
1900 pheasants in quarters of an
hour. On two previous days the same
party, shooting over Lord Carnarvon's 3
preserves, killed some 5000 head Of
game. London Standard.
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BY THE WAY.

The Musical Times, Of Chicago, makes
highly complimentary mention of the
talents of Miss Narcass Harrison, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. W. r. Harrison, of
Massillon, formerly of this city. It's ac-
count dealt with the concert debut of
some pupils of the Chicago Con nscrvatory
in the Auditorium Recital hal. It's ca
pacity was tested by friends Of the con-
servatory, who listened to an admirable
program. Alter mentioning the work of
several Of the participants the Times con
tinues "Casta Diva was sung with all
the fire and dramatic force that Rossin
demanded in this aria. Bel Raggio, 3
Rossini's ever popular cavatiDa with its
difficult cadenzas displayed to perfection
one Of the best colorature sopranos in the
city; it was given most artistic inter
probation by young lady of most charm
ing presence. Miss Narcissa Harrison is
evidently at home with florid music, at
any rate her Bel Raggio' as sung on this
occasion, we feel sure, would bring the
bushes to the cheeks of the numerous
concert artists dominating the concert
stage today, that imagine their ability to
cope with this difficult aria. Floral
tributes were profuse, but encoresl awere
not permitted" "
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ABOUT The NEIGHBORHOOD.
Honieworth.
Homeworth, January 9

HOmewOrth, january VI.
Mrs, Joseph Heestand is enjoying better
health this winter.
Charles Miller west of town, has a fine
new house.
There was dance at the home of Owen
Brooke on Friday evening.
Mrs. Louisa Craig is still getting
better slowly.
There was spelling bee at Oak Ridge
Monday evening
Mrs. Emanuel Wyss is but little better
at present.
The military drama "The Confederate
Spy" given in the hall Tuesday evening
by the Homeworth Dramatic Club was
grand success In every particular. The
club will exhibit the drama at Paris in o
few weeks.
The West and Knox township insur-
ance meeting will be held at Oak Ridge
next Saturday afternoon. Let every MEM
Der be in attendance.
Billy Barnes left this week to join a
theatrical company at Pittsburg, Pa.
There will be another entertainment in
the hall in few weeks.
j. E. Pilmer and family, of Chicago
are with friends in town.
n jess Coy was at Akron last week.
:. r. Roose was at Youngstown on
business last week.
The leap year social was u success on
Saturday evening.
The social at the Union hotel Wednes-
day evening was decided success and
highly enjoyed.
1t is thought that Charles McLaugh-
lin will likely come back from Montana
this spring.
Fred Markle will have q public sale in
the near future.
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Navarro.
Navarro,

Navarro, January 90
Miss Josephine Kreitz has gone to
Cleveland on a business trip.
Chicken-pox is raging among the
school children.
Rev. Shepherd, P. f., of New Philadel-
phia held two meetings and communion
service in the u b. church Sunday morn
ing, January 10.
j aoob Kretzinger is spending the week
in Cleveland on business.
The members of the Epworth League
held a social at the home of Miss Maggie
Pocock, Thursday night, January 16.
DIR. Harvey Carl and wife, of Middle
branch, were in town attending the fun
eral of Water Corl.
Rev, +. NJ. Corl, Of Alliance waslin town
attending the funeral of his nephew,
Water Corl.
Josh Hodgson and family have returned
from West Brookfleld, after having spent
the last month with his mother.
Died on the morning of January 10,
the little 5.year-old son of j. NJ. Corl,
after a protracted illness of heart
trouble. Services were held in the U. b.
church Saturday morning, Rev. M. l..
Oliver officiating. Interment in Union
cemetery. The bereaved family have the
sympathy of the entire community.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vic Hug are spending
several weeks at Massillon.
Mrs. Anna Meirs wife of Mr.. Meirs,
died Tuesday, January H., at her late
home on Market street, after a prolonged
illness Of over five months. Services
were held in st. Clements Catholic
church, Thursday morning Interment
in st. Clements cemetery. She leaves
husband, six sons, one daughter, one
brother and one sister to mourn her loss.
The sons acted rs pall-bearers at the
funeral
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L.imayiIIe.

LlmaVllle, January 20.
James Roath, returned to Canton Mon
day morning to act in the capacity of
juryman.
William Brenheizer and wife left Mon
day for an extended trip in northern
Ohio.
william Fowler, nearly 30 years -ol i
walked TO town the other day, remark
able thing for man of his age, and his
reasoning faculties are very good.
The change in the time of the Alliance
accommodate ON train does not suit the
people In this place.
Benjamin Hutton, an octogenarian, is
reported on the sick list.
Sever j of our citizens attended the
Bob Ingersoll lecture in Alliance Satur-
day night.
The teachers of Lexington township
win hold an institute in this place Sat
urday, February /. All are most cordial
ly invited TO attend, Prof. l.. A. Leon
ar, township superintendent, has charge
of the matter
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Greentown.
Greentown lamar

UreentOWn, january 2O
surveying party from Canton passed
through here last Thursday surveying u
route from Canton to Akron for an cleo
trio car line.
Squire e. Il. Aker has pur.
chased piece Of land near Kent and will
move on it In the near future.
Christ Wegmiller has purchased the FL
mer Aker property opposite the NJ. Il.
parsonage.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. W. f. Ream u
son.
John Aker went to Canton Saturday.
W. F. Ream went to Akron Saturday, on
business.
John Weisel will move In the John
Burgy property.
The j. o. U. A. NJ. are preparing for a
grand entertainment sn the town hall,
date not yet agreed upon.
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LOuisyiIIe.

Louisville, January 2C.
Miss Ollie Smith, of Canton, is visit
ing Louisville friends.
Miss Lizzie Stler and Emma Stock
buIerger, of Canton, spent Sunday with
Louisville friends.
DIR. @. B. Frederick went to Alliance
last Saturday on business trip
Ira Pence, o Osnaburg made "A short
and pleasant cali among Louisville
friends last Saturday.
william Lutz will move to his father
farm near Mepleton about March /, and
will assume the occupation of a "tiller Of
the soil"
Nicholas Grisey is building barn on
his property on North Nickel Plate.
Walter Shidler, of Salem, Is visiting
among his old friends In town.
Literary society at the Belfort school
house next Thursday evening. The ques-
tion, Resolved, That no man can be
Christian and vote with either demo-
cratic or republican parties (" viii be dis
oUssed, To be affirmed by S. p. Wilson
and II. p. Brinkworth.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Chenot Of Center
VILE, visited the formers parents, on
East Gorgas street, last Sunday.
Mr.. ami Mrs. Martin Coy will leave for
Burton city, Wayne county, where he will
engage in business about March 1.
Rev. DIR. Leberman closed successful
series Of meetings in the Reformed
church, with preparatory services last
Saturday. The communion services were
held on Sunday.
Literary societies convened Mt Hickory
college and Maple Grove, last Friday
evening. Both sessions were we'll at
tended, and the audiences were treated TO
excellent programs.
Frank Trump will occupy the property
10 oe vacated by VIM. Lutz, about April
I.
The Nimishillen township board of
education met In extra session last Satur-
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Danish Women,

Danish women are ahead Of any other
women on the face of the globe in one
particular-they have just announced
the opening of woman's theater. The
plays are to be written by women dram
atists; every character-yes, the male
characteristic be acted by women; or
chestra, soloists, chorus, conductor are
to be exclusively feminine Margaret
Thorson has completed play for the
theater, and Frau Emma Cad has pre-
pared q ballet.
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Borchgrevink is a Norwegian, some
30 years Of age, of medium height and
Of modest mein and has the typical
Scandinavian fairness of hair and for
idity Of complexion. His face gives
signs of that determined spirit and fix
ity of purpose which Morse explorers
have shown from the early vikings to
this latest voyager. His hardships, in
oident to service before the mast on
whaler, were almost ignored, and he
dwelt on the Antarctic sea and its con-
ditions The intelligent audience noted
his impersonal and retiring disposition
and showed its own appreciation by
generous applause. General A, W.
Greely in Century.
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Louise Chandler MouItop.

An English paper says: "The many
admirers Of the American Sappho, Mrs.
Louise Chandler Moulton, will learn
with regret that she is returning to Bos-
ton. Few women Of any nationality have
had so many famous and lasting friend
ships with distinguished writers of both
sexes as this beguiling poetess. Her cele-
brated golden voice and genial man
ners have attracted her literary confreres
of both hemispheres, and her warm
hearted sympathy and loyal friendship
have kept them constant and unwaver-
ing in their devotion
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Mile. LncIe ranre.

Mile. Lucie Faure presided as chief
patroness over a meeting held recently
at the Elysee for founding LA Ligue
des Enfants de France. " The promoters
belong chiefly to the bourgeoisie, and
the object Of the association will be the
rescue Of children suffering morally and
from destitution or neglect.
Mile. Faure made her debut as a public
speaker with an effective and sensible
address.
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a riOSrGn GUiinEoo.
Her Brilliant Work In the West Indie
stepped by Consumption.

Miss Freda Cassin, the pioneer edi-
tress of tie West Indian islands, has
fallen prey to the insidious disease Of
consumption.
Full Of energy and good work, she
has, at the early age of "a, to lay all
aside. She was editor Of the new Anti
guam Magazine, the first real magazine
Of fiction, according to our idea of the
words here, which the islands had pos
sessed. But it did not live long, for its
founder was obliged to relinquish all re-
sponsibility and work, and, as far as we