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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10
AFTER coin.
JOHN w. MARTIN SAYS HE WAS
NOT FAMILIAR
with the Big Girls and Brings a Suit
Against a substantial Citizen Who,
He Alleges, Said slauderous
Things-Other Court News.

with the Big Girls and Brings n Suii
Against a Substantial Citizen who,
He Alleges, Said Slanderous
ThinRs-0ther Court News.
John W. Martin, well known district
school teacher, has brought suit for
slander against William p. Martin,
praying for damages amounting TO
$4,000. The allegations made In the
petition are rsoy and highly sensational,
Plaintiff alleges that at a meeting of the
board Of education of Plain township,
held on the 10th Of October last, the de-
fendant read letter purporting to be
from Ben. Smith, which declared the in
tention Of the writer to keep his children
out of school II John W. Martin was en-
gagged as teacher, on the grounds that he
was unduly familiar with the "big
gilrs." 1t further alleges that at meet
ing of the board held Septem Der 8, 1896,
defendant stated that plaintiff was guilty
Of certain improper relations with one of
the pupils, and that other charges of as
serious nature were made, all Of which
plaintiff denies. As result the plain
tiff's good name and his reputation and
standing as a school teacher In the COM
munity has, he says, been injured to the
amount of $40, 900, for whioi judgment
is asked. Sterling g. Werntz are plain
tiff's attorneys.
Catherine g. Meyer has sued William
d. Bsldock an Minnie E. Baldock for
s951.22, alleged due on the sale of a lot.
which Is secured by mortgage. Judg-
ment and foreclosure is prayed for. J.
L. Smith is attorney for plaintiff.
The case OF william McGarvey vs.. John
Hossler for money alleged due on con-
tract for services rendered is on trial to-
day before Judge McCarty and jury.
The case will be submitted to the jury
this afternoon.
Margaret K. Dougherty. through her
attorneys, Baldwin g. Shields, this after
noon filed petition against the trustees
of the board of water works ct al, to
enjoln them from proceeding further in
tearing up Elgin avenue for the roadbed
of the new switch from the Valley to the
water works plant. A temporary injunc-
tion was grantel.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10

example TO the outside world. They
teach us skeptioism, suspicion, deception,
envy, jealousy, hatred Almost every
thing in Pandoras' box II you hate
each other so, why should we join your
Without religion the world is bad enough ;
with it, It is none too good. II you reviie
your teachers; IL you blow up your
churches, what better are you than the
common herd, the pagsns, the infldelsS
Nothing You are a sounding brass and
a tinkling oymbal' That is all. You
are worse bunderd fold than the person
who makes no claim TO religion. We are
not saying this to that one congregation.
1t applies just as well here in Dover, 10
every town, and in too many Of the
churches. Just think back ward, and see
If you cannot remember a church fend in
your neighborhood. And it isn't the
pastor who is always wrong, by any
means. II there are fifty mem bers, the
chances are forty to one that it is in the
6ock and not the shepherd"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10
MRS. ELLA BURKHARDT
Dies Suddenly Saturday From Heart
Failure Superinduced by StOm-
ach Troubles.

Mrs. Ella Burkhsrdt the beloved wife
of John Burkhardt, of / 1895 East Eighth
sSreet, died at o'clock today. She had
been i'll but one week with catarrh of the
stomach, and death resulted suddenly
from heart failure which was superin.
duced by the stomach trouble. Mrs.
Burkhardt was but 25 years of age, when
she was called to her future home beyond
this vale of tears She was true Chris
tian young woman, a staunch membe
Of the Trinity Reform ed church, ana one
whom every one loved for her sterling
and gentle traits of character. BLsides
her grief-stricken husband she leaves two
little bright-eyed children, Chandos, aged
six years, an Gladys, aged but fourteen
months, who will sadly miss the tender,
thoughtful care Of a loving mother. The
funeral arrangements will be announced
later.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10
OHIO CROPS.
Their Condition Set Forth by the State
Department Of Agricul.
ture.

Columbus, December 4.-(Special. y
The state department Of agriculture has
issued crop report based on the reports
Of the township correspondents throu gh-
out the state. The condition of the wheat
crop as compared with the average Is
estimated at 94 per cent. Estimated area
of corn planted, 1904, S15 acres ;estimated
average yield per acre, Al bushels; esti-
mated total product, 119, 847, 1O7 bushels
shelled corI. Cloverseed Is estimated as
yielding AZ per cent of an average CROP
Apple, 63 per cent. Potatoes 6s6 bushels
per acre. Tobacco estimated at 768
pounds per acre. Compared with last
year there Is rs per cent of cattle and ~
per cent. of sheep being fed for a spring
market. The condition Of growing wheat
is fairly good. Little damage has been
done by Hessian fly. 1t should come out
In good oond ition II afforded ample snow
protection. The corn area and product
Is above an average, showing An increase
over last year of $685. 41s bushels.
Owing to the fear of cholera many feeders
shipped hogs before they were properly
fat. Stock hogs are scarce. There is
tendency among farmers to replenish
their sheep and there ls an active demand
for good ewes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS.
NEW BERLIN.

Thanksgiving was observed in the usual
style.
DR.. Steele and family entertained Mr..
and Mrs. Meyers Of Mogsdore; Mr.. and
Mrs. johnson, Of Greentown; Mr.. Orth,
of Cleveland; and Miss Grace Meyres, OF
Mogadore.
Mr.. Will Hoover and family were the
guests Of Mr.. Dan Hoover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Kolp entertained
Marlboro friends.
Mr.. Jason Riley and family assisted by
Mr.. Harden Coleman and family, enjoyed
dinner and supper given In Thanks
giving style at the home of the latter.
Mrs. John Roush Is suffering from a
stroke Of apoplexy. Her recovery is
doubtful.
Mrs. Metzgar is very sick with lung
fever and pneumonia.
Mrs. John Holl had stroke of apoplexy
early on Tuesday morning. Her recovery
is hoped for.
Miss Emma Holl is on the sick list.
Little Walter Warberton has diphtheria
In mild form.
Miss Grace Myers, of Mogadore, is
oPohuibB q low Wbohb Wlbu DbT blbUeT,
Mrs. DR.. Steele.
The Pocanontas Circle met at the home
OF Mrs. Louise Steele. A short program
was rendered, and officers for the follow
ing year were elected. The program was
as follows: Piano solo, Cascade Mills"
Miss Carrie Hoover; Westminster
Abbey" MissElta Willaman; select poem
"The Pattern" Miss Cora Rolp; quar-
tette, Tell Me Where Is Beauty Found"
Mrs. Riley, Mrs. Price, Misses Maggie
Evans, and Mary Hoover; elizabeth
Cady Stanton" Mrs. Emma waldron; /;
vocal solo, "Only Me-" Mrs. Maud Price.
The Uirole was favored with two q ne
piano selections, "Concort Polonaise''
and "Flowers," by Miss Grace Meyers.
The following officers were elected: /:
President, Mrs. Louise Steele; Woe
president, Miss Emma Holl; secretary,
Mrs. Maud Price; assistant secretary,
Miss Maggie Evans; chaplain, Miss Mary
Hoover; assistant chaplain, Miss Della
Patterson; treasurer, Mrs. Lille Kreigh.
baum. Program committee: Mrs.
Emma Waldron, Mis-. Kate Coleman, Miss
Eta Willaman Miss Garlic Hoover and
Miss Emma Holl.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10
FORMER EMPLOYE
Charged With Committing Burglary
at the Place Where Lately
Employed.

William Martin who was formerly a
bartender at Louis Green vald's saloon
In East Tuscarswas street was Saturday
night arrested by Officers Dorland and
Hasler aud locked up in the city prison
on the charge of burglsrizing his former
employers place of business. 1t is al
legged that, while the proprietor was
quietly taking nap Saturday night at
IL o'clock, Martin walked into the
saloon, sized up the situation, and pro
oeeded to tear out the money drawer
which he carried to the re,r yard and
emptied the contents, about SIS, iuto
his pockets. When Mr.. Greenwald awoke
he discovered the theft and at once sus-
picioned Martin, who had been In the
saloon earlier In the evening. He de-
scribed him to Officers Dorland and
Hasler and he was soon located In an
East End resort, and placed under arrest
At the police station he was searched by
the officers, who found $3.50 upon his
person. He will be arraigned this even
ing upon the charge Of burglary.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10
SCATTERED SHOT.
A Thief Who Left the smokehouse
Too Soon to Offer Proper
Explanations.

Jacob Kemery, one of the Oldest and
best known farmers In Bethlehem town.
ship, had little experience with meat
thieves, Friday evening, but the thief
evidently got the worst of the bargain.
They had been butchering that day, and
had the smoke-house pretty we'll filled
with hams. At about supper time Mr..
Kemery and tbe hired help left the smoke
house and went upstairs in an out
kitchen. They had not been gone long
when the hired man happened to think of
something outside left undone, and he
went out. He heard noise at the smoke.
house, and saw form In the dark. He
cautiously went back to the house and got
the old double. barreled shotgun and COM
ing out again, saw the thief at work with
a crowbar, trying to pry the door open.
The old gun let go and buckshot scattered
themselves promiscuously in the direction
of the thief, who was not so badly injured
but that he ran like hound, dropping
the crowbar and leaving the meat
The smoke.house was found to be puno-
tured with shot, but the meat was safe
Mr.. Kemery says he knows the thief.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10
Saturday, December 18th, 1896

at one O'Clock p. M, upon the premises
the following described real estate, situate in
| the county of Stark and State of Ohio, to wit.
Part of the southwest quarter of section
number sixteen (18) township eleven, Plain,
and range number eight [sl bounded as fol.
lows: Beginning atthe northwest corner of
said quarter section thence along the north
line being south, S6t deg. east 40 chains and go
links to stone at the northeast corner of said
quarter; thence south along the east line 81
degrees west 10 chains and 10 links to stone;
thence south 522 degrees west IL chains and
80 links to stone; thence south 592 degrees
west chains and 63 links; thence south 81
degrees, west chaines and 90 links to tho
south boundary line of said quarter; thence
along said south boundary line north 584 de-
grees, west 23 chains and 81 links to the south
west corner of said quarter; themes north de-
grees, east 40 chains and 10 links to the north
west corner and place of beginning, contain
ing one hundred and thirty-eight and 81 100
acres more or less.
said premises to be sold free of the dover O
Eva A. Summers, wife of said John II. Sum.
mers, and free of all homestead rights.
Appraised at S11 ,107
Terms of sale 500 cash on day of sale,
balance of one-third of purchase money on
April LIST, 1897. one third in one year and one.
third in two years from day of sale, respect
lively, deferred payments to bear interest from
the LIST day of April, 1897 payable annually,
and to be secured by mortgage on said premi-
ses. Possession given April LIST, 1897.
III. W. HOSSLER,
Assignee of John ii. Summers.
Day, Lynch & Day, Attys. 12ew.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10
THROUGH THE HEART.
CHARLES BAYLISS ENDS HIS
EARTHLY EXISTENCE.

Went to a Room at His Hotel and
Killed Himself - Family Troubles
and Temporary Insanity Given
as the Cause for the Deed.
Mr.. Charles Bsyliss, superintendent of
the Electric Street Railway, at Mt.
Clemens, Mich, but formerly resident
Of Canton and we'll known here, COM
mitted suicide Wednesday evening at
his room at the Avery House, In that city,
by shooting himself through the heart
Mr.. Bayliss left Canton about two and
half years ago, having been employed
by the Canton. Mas, illon Electric Street
Railway Company, In this city. He was
the gentleman who secured lot by sug-
Restlng the name Reedurban, for the little
village west Of Canton on the electric line
He was married man, having married
Miss Mary Bsbney, Of Massillon, about
nine years ego. They had no children,
and his wife survives him. Mr.. and Mrs
Bayliss' relatives live In Massillon, from
which place they moved to Canton. He
was 80 years Of age. Mr.. Harry French,
a relative, went TO Mt. Clements last
evening to look after the remains of the
deceased. The cause of death is asoribed
to family troubles and temporary insanity.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10
REFUSED A DIVORCE.
NORA RODEN FAILS TO THROW
OFF HER MARITAL YOKE,
Aud is willing TO Live with Her
Hubby, If He will Only Return
-But He May Not Come Back
Other Court Matters,

Judge MoCarty refused to grant d.
voroe Friday afternoon in the case Of
Nora Roden against Louis Roden.
Neglect and abandonment were the
charges made, but on the stand the plain
tiff said her husband had been supporting
her, ana bad not been away very long,
II he should return she might be willing
to live with him, she said. The judge
thought it was hardly the thing to do
to grant divorce under the conditions
existing.
Frank A. Vogt, of Msssillon, has
brought an action against John Jorden,
Dennis Moylan and Dennis Jorden, of
the North Lawrence Coal Company, and
the Crystal Springs Coal Company
pray ing that defendants be temporarily
enjoined from disposing of their interestH
and for receiver and dissolution Of the
partnership existing. Plaintiff says
that he and the defendants went into q
partnership whereby profits were to be
shared equally and no one was to transfer
his interests without the approval of all.
The defendants are now to dispose Of
their interests to the Crystal Springs
Coal Company at loss to him and he
prays that receiver be appointed to take
an account of partnership accounts and
to dispose of the property by a sale and
that the proceeds be applied to payment
Of debts and the balance divided among
the partners. Pease, Baldwin g. Young
filed the petition. Judge MoCarty
granted the injunction.
The jury In the case Of william Nc
Garvey against John Hosler, after being
out three hours, returned a verdict in
favor of the defendant. The suit was
brought to recover wages alleged to be
due for labor.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10
BROTHER SCOTT
Gives His Opinion of Church Fights
and Explosions Of Dyna-
mite.

The News Democrat exclusively re-
ferred to the outrage committed at
Bolivar few days SINCE when one end
of the Catholic church In that city was
blown up with dynamite 1t is pretty
generally conceded that outside people
had something to do with the dynamite
business, but it appears also that there
was trouble among the church members.
Brother Scott, of the Canal Dover Re-
porter, seems to have taken the affair
largely to heart, and in the last issue of
his psper-he only issues as the spirit
moves him-he says:
"Priests from Dover used to preach
there, and then Father Ross became the
resident pastor. Since his removal to
other fields, Father O'Sulliyan, of
Morges, has had charge. There has been
some difficulty between himself and con-
gregation, and two or there weeks ago
he locked the door and forbade them
from opening it or using it, and Bolivar
people blame this attempt at destruction
upon some angered member. IL surely
was bad piece Of business, and from the
worst Of motives. Nobody could be in
jured by such action except the person
who did it. The church. Of course,
would have to be repaired or rebuilt at
the expense OF the inhooeus members.
We don't believe In church quarrels and
church controversies They are a terrible
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10
Probate Court.

Estate Of Edward Make, Marlboro
township, will admitted to probate and
citation to widow to elect ordered.
Estate Of Joseph Heidet, Nimishillen
township, proceedings for completion OF
contract of sale of land approved. Final
account filed
Estate of Mary Moulin, Nimishillen
township, final account filed.
Estate of Solomon Wearstler, Plain
township, second account of trustee filed.
Etate of Frances Marohand, jackson
township, third account filed.
Estate Of Bernard welty, Sugar Greek
township, George W. Welty appointed
administrator.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10
HENRY OR johns
A Peculiar Case in Which Father
Appeared to be His Sons
Wife's Husband.

Several days ago we'll known gentle
man and son, Of North Georgetown,
drove to Lisbon for the purpose of ieoeiv-
ing license for the son, who was going
to marry one of the fair daughters of his
neighborhood. The clerk, however, in
the probate office, made slight mistake
In the names, and made out tine license
In the name Of the father, which was
Henry, instead of the son, whose name
was John. Several days after the mar
riage had taken place, ths parties dis
covered that while John was apparently
the husband Of the girl, yet the license
gave the father the legal right to tina.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10
UNBIDDEN.
DEATH CAME AS A GUEST AT
THE NOONTIDE MEAL.
Aaron AItiand, who Had Been Afiiict.
ed for Long Time.w an Incur
able MaIady, Suddenly Expires
Enther of Prnf. A. II. AltIand.

I
able MaIady, Suddenly Expires
Father OF Prof. A. Il. AltIand.
Aaron Altland, father of Prof. A b.
Altland, Of the Canton public schools,
and one Of the older residents of Stark
county, died suddenly while sitting at
the dinner table Thursday noon. The
cause Of death was heart disease, superin-
duced by Bright's disease. The deceased
was Ga years of age, and he leaves a widow
and 1ve children to mourn his death. For
many years Mr.. Altland has lived
with his family at Stanwood, Tuscarawas
township, this county. He was we'll
known throughout the country as an in
dustrlous and honest citizen, and his
death will. be learned with sorrow by
many who knew his splendid traits Of
character. The funeral services will be
conducted at the late residence In Stan
wood, Sunday morning at O'Clock. In.
terment will be in Stanwood cemetery.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10
Sick stomach means sick man (o
woman)

Sick stomach means sick man (or
woman)
Why not be well9
Sick stomach comes from poor food,
poor nourishment means poor health poor
comfort. Shaker Digestive Cordial
means health and we'll stomach.
If we could examine our stomach we
would understand why 1t Is that so little
will put it out Of order.
But, unless we are doctors, we never see
our stomach. We only feel It, We
would feel ii less If we took Shaker
Digestive Cordial.
Shaker Digestive Cordial makes your
stomach digest all the nourishing food
you eat, relieves all the symptoms of in
digestion, acts as a tonic and soon makes
you we'll and strong again.
The more you take, the less you will
feel of your stomach.
At druggists. Trial bottle 10 cents.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10
distinguished title. A hssty drive TO Ii 9
bon and call at the probate office fixed
matters mp satisfactory to all parties
An ola ohio visitor.

Mr.. Jeremiah Fliokinger, of South
Whitley, Indiana, Is visiting friends In
the oity and county. He is now the
guest of John @. Harmony, Of Woodland
avenue. Mr.. Flickinger is one OF the
most substantial citizens Of the Hoosier
state, and Is a red.hot free silver Demo-
orat
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10
LICENSED to Wed.

George 1ckes and Pearl Alderman,
Massillon.
Harry E. Herman and Drusie Poole,
Canton.
Allen A. Hammer and Laura K. Metz,
Canal Fulton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10

Presidential electors meet on the first
Monday of January at the capitals OF
their respective states, to vote on presi.
dent.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10

No need 10 suffer with rheumatism,
lumbago, neuralgia, cramps or oolio.
DR.. Thomas' Electric OIL cures all suoh
troubles, and docs IL quickly.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10
Assignee's Sale of
Real Estate.
John II. Summers, Assignee,
John III, Summers ct al,

In persuance of the order of the probate
court Of Stark county. Ohio, will offer for
sale at public auction on
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10

The undersigned has been duly appointed I'D
o sssT sosssy 2, thS estate o. Frances Yode late
Dated the SOth day Of November, 1896
~. JOHN B1OHSEL.
a5dt Administmtor.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-12-10

Gold an Uncertain standard, Accord
ing to All Reliable Authorities and
TO the Facts of History-Incress-
"a Drrchnainu PnNNer.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-03

PzInerston was a country gentleman.
whose Irish traits of ready vi. and subtle
Establishments were accompanied by .
charming arsctstson Of frznknesz He
was an aristocrat. who played the part
OF democratic simplicity. Di.raei was a
ecmmoner. with no trace OF English high
lineage. yet he was By habit an aristo-
crat. He delighted the people with mys-
terry and surprises HIS speeches On pub
lie AFFAIRS seemed TO be an effort 10 show
how near he could dsvuise his purpose
without actually doing 50. and leaving his
listeners in doubt
Chamberlain is Ike neither. He Il .
Manchester manufacturer. who enjoys his
prosperity. but without ostentation- He Is
a thorough business man. ard has cap
tured the whole OF England by his can
dor. where other ministers seek 10 keep
secret their motives and objects. Chamber
lain il frank TO an almost startling degree.
When few days ago an opposition MEM
Der of the house Of commons asked him
question with reference to South Africa.
nnanisestly for the purpose OF emharrass-
ing him, he replied with such perfect IN
concern, telling what his reasons were
and how he proposed TO carry out his
plans. that some of the older members
were shocked. He won the admiration OF
the house. however. and the applause OF
the multitude.
The English people are very singular In
.nsfr salecsfon Of favorites There In no
rule by which they are guided They tried
John Stuart Mil. the profound scholar.
hut mt him aside after one trial. and In
his place they kept year after year VIII
lam Henry Smith, the bookstand owner.
paImerston. although an Irishman, was
their pet for very many years. They ador-
ed DisraelI Few OF the many prominent
statesmen of the past fifty years have held
their affections Gladstone Is profoundly
esteemed. old Lord Derby, ''the Rupert OF
debate" was popular; so. indeed, was
Lord Stanley, his son. and Robert Lowe,
Lord Rosebery, Lord Randolph Churchill
had a brief spell OF favor, but the nue.
tuations of their career were unknown TO
palm" and Dizzy" who were honored
above all the rest by having conferred up
on them familiar, but endearing, souori-
auets. one OF the most promising signs
I'm Chamberlain's favor is that the comic
papers are beginning to cali him Joey.