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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-20
CHRISTIAN SOMMERS,
ONE OF CANTON'S MOST WIDELY
KNOWN CITIZENS DEAD.

Christian Sommers, = well known resi-
dent of the city, died at his home, No.
1888 South Cherry street at o'clock this
morning. Mr.. Sommers was 81 years of
age, having been born il Perry township,
this county, June II, 1851. He spent
his early life assisting his father in
the old SoInmers brewery now used by the
Kropf family in the manufacture of ale
Fourteen years ago he moved into the
city and during most Of that time he has
been engaged in business at the corner
of Cherry and Charles streets. He was
always good-natursd and jovial, and by
his lavish entertainments to his innum-
erable friends, he acquired the soubriquet
of the king of .TurtletowD.
For the past two months he complained
OF being i'll, but he did not give up until
a little over a month age, when he found
that he wonld have to take to his bed.
Physicians diagnosed his case as diabetes,
and typhoid pneumonia, and did all in
their power to prolong his life. 1t was
t) no avail, and this morning death con-
quered and the spirit OF one Of the best
known oitizans fled to the world beyond.
He leaves a widow and six children to
mourn his loss They are Mrs. Elizabeth
OTsinger, Joe, Christian, Lea, Edward
and Jacob Sommers, all of this city.
Six brothers and sisters survive. They
are: John Sommers, Minerva; Henry
Sommers, Kansas; Joseph Sommers,
Maxine; Mrs. Barbara Kropf, No. 22s
South Walnut street, and Mrs Emily
Graybill, Rishville.
Mr. Sommers was member Of the
Helvetia Society, and was member of
the sAmish church.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-20
JOHN WHITMYRE.
Death Of Prominent Stark County
Man at His Home in Canal
Fulton.

John Whitmyre, the son of Philip and
Elizabeth Whitmyre, was born in Cum
berlaud county, Pa, February 23, 1911,
and died near Canal Fulton May z, 1897
aged SO years. His grandfather was
O native OF Germany. In 1926 Mr.. Whit
myre came with his father and fan lily
to Ohio and settl,d in Stark county and
Lawrence township upon the farm,
where he died, period of 72 years.
His father died in 1879, bis mother in
1869, near Canal Fulton, to which place
they had moved about 1862. John was
the eldest Of three childtrn and the only
son. He was married in 1889 to Miss
Catherine Lutz, Of Jackson township.
To them were born ten ohilderu, seven
of whom are living. He leaves an aged
widow, six sons, one daughter, seven
grandchildren, three RreRt-grand chill
dren and many relatives to mourn his loss.
His funeral was held in the Reformed
church on Monday morning, in the
presence of a large congregation, cou-
Quoted by Rev. Boichly, the pastor.
Thus one Of the few landmarks and pio-
neers of this community has been re-
moved.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-20
CAN'T HOLD Him
ON TIE CHARGE OF EMBEZZJING
FROM THE TREASURY.

A decision has been made by the su-
preme court in the case Of Ohio VS.. John
W. Myers, for embezzlement, which will
be Of interest to Cantonians. At a hear
ing Of the case some months since,
Judge McCsrty decided that the de-
fendsnt was not such an officer as could
be held for the embezzlement of the pub
lie funds Of Stark county as alleged. 1t
was held by Judge MoCarty that, under
the bond, the county treasurer was alone
responsible for the funds, and that in
order to hold Myers IL would be neces-
sary to re-indiot defendant for embezzle-
ment from the county treasurer, instead
Of from the county treasury. Prosecut-
ing Attorney Bow at that time, took
exceptions to the ruling and 1t was ar
eued for the State by Mr.. Bow and for
the defendant by Judge Day before the
Supreme court, With the result that the
exceptions were overruled by the court,
Tuesday, and Judge McCarty sustained
Luo VI bub Shub
sums are undisturoed.
The trial Of divorce case In Common
Pleas court, Thursday morning, of Mary
K. Hamlin vs. Lewis Hamlin, was sui
denly terminated by dismissal. Judge
McCarty learned that the plaintiff was
not a bona fde resident of Stark county,
and that the suit should have been iE-
stituted in Portage county. Fording &
Harris represented the pliiutif and At
torney Sidle, Of Ravsnns, the defendant.
Samuel Miller has commenced an ac-
tion against the Western Ohio Coal Com
pany to collect royalties alleged due.
Plaintiff claims that he and others leased
certain coal lands in Tuscarawas county
to the defendants and that they were to
pay him eight cents a tor for all coal
taken out and una cent a ton for hauling
it across certain lands, to make settle
ments quarterly. They have not done
so, and thure Ia due the plaintiff 81, ,124.9
for which judgment is prayed. W. Nc
Millen and R. W. McCaughey are plain
tiff q attorneys
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-20
ADJUSTED A STRAP
And Then Jumped From a Manger,
Abruptly Ending His Earthly
Career.

Thomas H. Murray, aged 85 years, re-
siding one mile north of Sparta. COM
mitted suicide Friday afternoon. He was
mine boss and in fair oirnumf tances,
but had not been feeling well recently,
though he did not complain. He went
to the barn to get bucket OF coal, Fri
day afternoon, Int did not return. His
wife, noticing his extended absence, went
to the barn, where she was Mortified to
find him suspe endei from rafter by q
strap. He had jumped from the man
ger, after adjusting the strap, and his
ne,k was broken. Besides his wife he
leaves four children. His nome life
was pie e,sant and no oaufe, other than
i'll health, can be assignei. Coroner Nc.
Quate made an investigation.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-20
FreeburR, O., Nav 1B. 1se


At the meeting of the Freeburg Pre-
oinct Bimetsllio League, held this even
ing, the following preamble and resolu.
ton was unanimously adopted:
Whereas, A Governor of Ohio is to be
elected in November next and the time
for the selection of Democratic capdi-
date is near at hand, and
Whereas, The money question is the
paramount issue in American politics
and it is primarily essential that the
Democratic party choose as its standard
bearer man known to be honestly and
ably identified with the cause Of bimtsl-
lism to the extent Of rs-establishing in the
United States the free and unlimite
coinage Of both gold and silver at the
legal standard ratio of sixteen to one, and
Whereas, The Hon. James A. Rice
of Canton, is known to be friend of the
people and toiling masses, and an able
and ardent supporter of the cause Of BIZ
metallism, and man deserving the con-
fidence and support of the people; there.
fore, be 1t
Resolved, by the Freeburg Precinct
Bimetallic Leagus of Washington Town
ship, Stark county, Ohio, that the nomi-
patton of the Hon. James A. Rice, of
Canton, as the Democratic candidate for
governor, will meet with the full ap-
proval of our club, and we believe the
hearty endorsement of the toiling masses
and liberty loving people Of the state; and
we urgently request that when the
Democratic state convention Assem- bles
it nominate as such candidate this able
supporter Of bimetallism.
Andrau ] 2haffar
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-20

to bv sold and the proceeds are to be
divided among children Of his dead
brothers, Benjamin and Joseph Harsh
and his sister, Mary Kerstetter.
Valuable coal lands, 1853 acres, are to
go to children of the grand daughter
Fanny Peitos, subject to l,sses now ex-
istipg as to royalties, etc. Other prop
erty is to be divided among children Of
Joseph and Oliver MoCarty, and Ralph
Hull, deceased, and the graudohild, and
all the rest and residue goes to the same
grsndohild. Frank L. Baldwin and
william d. Humberger are appointed ex-
anntnra
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-20
Whitmer Reuniou,

The third annual reunion of Wbitmer
family will be held at the John b. Whit
mer residence, two and half miles east
Of Navarro, o., on Saturday, June 8,
1897. Every Que is cordially invited to
be present. Sooiability, good music
and fine speeches will be the order of the
day. Give us your presence and filled
baskets, please, aud help to make the
occasion pleasant one.
s. Darr, Secretary.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-20
L.. NJ. Barrick Assigns.

L. NJ. Barrick, well known Cantonian
and owner Of considerable real estate,
filed deed Of assignment in the Pro-
bate Office today at 9:45 a. IN. The assets
are given at $4,000, and liabilities
$4,000. J. p. Fawoett is named as
assignee. Mr., Barrick's many friends
are grieved TO hear of his en- barrssment.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-20

Notice Is hereby given that on the 3rd day of
April 1897 the said plaintiffs filed their petition
in the Court Of Common Pleas of Stark county
that on tbe 2S dny Of tSTsn Ess
Benner and Mary Benner. his wife execu ed their
deed to the Trustees of the Lutheran church and
the Presbyterian church for lots No. AZ and 49, in
the village of Uniontown. in said county, which
said real estate was to be used and occupied by the
congregations of the said churches. jointly, for
the year 1929, when the said Presbyterian congre-
cation was dissolved, dsbanded, and ceased to
exist. and that the said Lutheran congregation
succeeded to all the rights enjoyed by the said
Presbyterian congregation and have occupied said
premises from that date exclusively, and have now
the exclusive possession thereof. and that on the
9th day Of January, 1929. one Barnett Hazel con-
yeyed to the Trustees of the Lutheran Church and
the Reformed Church, jointly, lot No. 46, in said
village OF Uniontown; and about the year 1870
theran church and the Presbyterian church IS feet
off of the north end of lots No. 40 and 50; and one
John Schnee conveyed to the same churches 80
village of Uniont0wn, which said north ends OF
said lots have been used by the said plaintiffs as
and for church property ever since the year 1870.
, Ihat the said Reformed church has long since
diSbanded, dissolved and ceased to exist as an orr
ganization and the said plaintiff, the st. Johns
Evangelical Lutheran church has succeeded TO all
the right title and interest of the said organiza-
ton, ana ls now In possession thereof, and has al
ways been in the possession of said premises and
has used the same as church property. and have
always claimed TO be the owner of the said prem
ises. And the said st. Johns Evangelical Luz
theran Church is now about to erect a valuable
building upon the real estate, to be used as church
property.
And tho said plaintiffs pray the court that the
title 10 the premises herein described be quieted
as against the defendants, and the rights of the
plaintiffs determined, and for such further relief
as the plaintiff may be entitled TO-
Said peti ion will be for hearing June 10th, 1897.
By WELTY Il ALB 4UGH.
a29Lw Attorneys for Plaintiffs.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-20
SatMdaY, MQY 90, 1897,
NOTICED.

Mary Scheetz. residing in Metamora, Woodford
liam Bowers, residing in Keokuk, Iowa, and
Elizabeth Bowers, whose place Of residence
is unknown, will take notice that on the
Eoate filed her petition in the Common
Pleas Courtof Stark county, Ohio. case No. l2lIS,
against the above named parties and others pray
ing for partition Of certain premises therein de-
scribed and for the cancelling Cf certain mort
cages given by John Rose and Thomas Rose 10
Joseph Rector. recorded in Vol. 80, fage 4l2, and
also mortgage from Francis Miller TO John II.
Bower. recorded in Vol. so, Page 400, Stark Coun-
ty Mortgage Deed Records, which mortgages are
on the premises described In said petition.
said parties are required TO answer on or before
the Srd day OF July, A. d. 1897. or Judgment may
be taken against them,
FRANCES M. ECKRoATE.
WELTY ALBAUGH, Plaintiffs Att'ys, mfI,w
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-20

Unconditional surrender is the only
terms those famous little pills known as
DeWites Little EARLY Risers will make
with constipation, sick headache and
stomach troubles. +. p. Shanafelt &
OC. q. N. Nye. Fishers Drug Store
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-20
Marlboro, May IL, 1897

Hon. James A. Rice, Canton, o.:
Sir-The Demoo,atic hosts of Lab e
township with their 225 majority for W.
j. Bryan for president in 1896, are very
much pleased to learn Of your annunce-
ment as candidate for the nomination
for governor Of Ohio at the coming state
convention.
Therefore, 1t is the unanimous ssnti-
ment of the Free Silver Club Of Union
town, recognizing your ability and In
tegrity and unflinohing heroism in the
cause of free and unlimited coinage of
silver as expressed in the Chicago plat
form, and having fully resolved to sup
port no candidate who is not known to te
in full harmony with that platform, or
who did not work for its success, and they
do SO declare that they heartily endorse
your candidacy and urge that all honor
able means be employed for your nomi-
nation at the coming state convention.
Yours for success,
J. Frank Roger, Secretary,
M. M. Bauer, President
Lake, o., May ID, 1897.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-20

Croop and whooping cough are child
hoods terrors; but like onia,
bronchitis, and other throat and lung
troubles, can be quickly cured by using
One Minute Cough Cure. II. p. 6hana-
felt d Co., q. N. Nye, Fishers Drug Store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-20

Did you stop to think what indigestion
really means2 1t means simply that your
stomach is tired. If our legs are tired,
we ride. The horse and the steam en-
gine do the work. Why not give your
stomach ride; that is, let something
else do its work. Foods can be digested
outside of the body. All plants contain
digestive principles which will do this.
The Shaker Digestive Cordial contains
digestive principles 'and is preparation
designed to rest the stomach. The sha-
Kers themselves have such unbounded
confidence III it that they have placed 10
cent sample bottles on the market, and
it is said that even so small quantity
proves beneficial in a vast majority Of
cases. All druggists keep it.
Laxol is the best medicine for children
Doctors recommend it in place of Castor
Oil
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-20
ENDORSEMENTS.
Free Silver Clubs Are Booming Mayor
James A. Rice For Governor

Free Silver clubs thoughout the county
are endorsing Mayor James A. Rice for
governor. Rotertsvills endorsed him
Thursday night and Paris Saturday
night. The following other endorse
ments have been made:
MARLBORO, oLio., Mays14, 1897
Hon. James A. Rice, Canton, Ohio;
Dear Sir-The Marlboro Silver Club
has endorsed you as candidate for COVER
nor Of Ohio. The resolutions were sent
TO the News Democrat offics this morning
for publication. Wishing you success,
which you honestly desereve for your
loyalty to the cause, we are, yours re-
speotfully,
SIS. Swizter,
Jos. Y. Lamell.
Following are the Marlboro resolu-
tions:
Whereas, The true Democrats and loyal
bimetsllsts Of Northeastern Ohio, have in
various ways expressed their favor for tl Q
nomination Of Hon. James A. Rice, Of
Canton, Stark county, Ohio, for the
Democratic candidate for governor OF
Ohio at the election this fall, and
Whereas, Said Hon. James A. Rice is
known to us to be true..and. ardent sup
porter of the cause of bimetsllism, and
loyal friend of the masses of American
voters, therefore, be 1t
Resolved, bv the Marlboro Silver Club
Of Marlboro, Stark county, Ohio, That
when the Demooartio state convention
oonveues for the nomination Of state
ticket, /. do no better than to nom nate
as our party's standard bearer, Hon
James A. Rice, and we urgently request
Of the delegates in attendance at such
convention that this be done.
S. 1. Clapsaddle, Chairman.
Marlbnrn Nav 1oaS
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-20
lE@aPItssfVsSlleN Ip.defts The Old.
LEGAL NOTICE,

State of Ohio, &C In the Court Of Common
Stark County, 3D. Pleas.
Milton NJ. Bauer ct al,
Trustees of the st. Johns Evangelical
Lutheran Church. Plaintiffs,
VS..
The Presbyterian and the Reformed
Church, Defendants,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-20
Administrators Sale

The State of Ohio. Stark County. IS.
Jacob j i. Helm, Administrator
of the Estate of John Hogen-
field, deceased o-,s,
Oiuor VI chie'
The Central Savings Bank Com
pany ct al
By virtue of an order of sale, issued by the Pro-
bate Judge of Stark county, Ohio, will offer at
public auction, at the front door of the court
house, in the city at Canton, on
Satu'day, Nay 20, 1897,
the following described property, to.wit: Situa-
ted in the city of Canton. county of stark and
State of Ohio, and known as lot No. sixty-two
hunGred and ninety-nine l6299), as the same is
numbered on the plat of said city of Canton, Ohio,
Terms-Qne-third cash. one-third in one year,
and the balance in two years from the date OF
sale. -
Sale TO commence at 2 O'Clock D. m
Appraised at S70000.
JACOB j. HEN,
JOHN @. boutwell,,
Attorney. a29hw
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-20
SLACK WANTED.

This Office Is badly In need of slack
putting 1t In, win please do SO at once.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-09
PENSION FRAUDS.
Thousands Of Dead Men Said to BE Carried
on the Roll.

Thousands Of Dead Men Said to BE Carried
on the Roll.
New YORK, Dec. S.-The Journals
Washington dispatch says: A bomb
shell is about to burst in the pension
Office which will startle the country
and forcibly direct attention to the
tremendous pension burden which is
weighing down the finances Of the
country Quiet investigations have
been in progress, which point strongly
to the fact that thousands of dead pen.
sioners are carried on the rolls. An
nually several millions of dollars are
paid out by the government on behalf
of pensioners long since in their graves
The conditions have grown so fragrant
that the country stands on the verge
of a great national scandal unless
prompt measures are taken. Officials
of the pension bureau, senators, mem.
bers of the cabinet and the president
himself know the situation and appre-
ciate the imperative necessity for a
change. 1t is admitted by the pension
officials that the frauds practiced on
the government are of such apparent
magnitude that only the most heroic
measures will reach the evil.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-09
EAST NEWBERN.

Miss Sadie Loeb Of Enterprise visit
ed Miss Anna Murphy recently.
Mr.. Roses son from Colorado is
here on visit.
Miss Hattie McRill of Enterprise.
was the guest Of Miss Minnie CALI
gar recently.
Daniel Schaffer is working at Mr..
Witter.
Mrs. M. B. Hammond and Mrs. c.
L. Murphy who have been visiting in
Oklahoma for the past two weeks re-
turned home last Saturday.
The spelling school at Eureka last
Wednesday evening was well attend
ed. Miss Grace Harris spelled the
school down. These spelling schools
will occur every two weeks.
Mrs. VIM. Hare and grand daugh-
ter, Miss Eta Morse, Of Enterprise,
were the guests Of VIM. Murphy's
last Sunday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-09
HOLLAND.

Misses Sue and Mary Bell spent
Thanksgiving with Miss Bird Shultz
OF Salina.
Benz. Jury, our popular creamery
man, returned from few days visit
with friends in Eastern Kansas.
Willard Engle, one Of our progress
sive farmers, has purchased new
carriage.
J. W. Baker superintended the put
ting in Of the new iron bridge across
Holland creek near W. H. Logan's.
Samuel Rock, formerly Of Jefferson
but now Of johnson county, was re-
newing old acquaintance in this Vi
entity last week.
The pupils Of the Holland school
enjoyed short vacation last week.
The Methodist Sunday school will
have a Christmas tree and will give
an entertainment Christmas eve.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-09

DILLON.

Emory Orr went to Kansas City
Monday evening.
]. N. Evans, Of the Western Coal
4 Mining Co., was in town Tuesday.
Jim Biggs left for Kansas City
Wednesday evening.
Jim Snyder and Ed Lorson were in
Abilene Sunday.
Warren Ogden, who has been Wis.
iting relatives here, left for Oklahoma
Wednesday.
The cheese factory boiler is being
repaired this week.
0. Taylor has taken position as
night watch at the agatite mill; Bert
Beemer will leave for Pittston, Penn,
Monday.
VIM. Reed visited in Gypsum Sun
day.
Geo. Reeds little daughter May is
seriously i'll with scarlet fever.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-09
ENTERPRISE.

Frank Hansford, formerly of Enter
prise but now of Fort Scott, is in the
city visiting.
The electric lights were on Sunday
night but short time owing to re.
pairs.
A good many people were skating
on the river Saturday but the ice was
very poor on account of the snow
Fred Wright and wife moved away
from Enterprise Friday.
August Sieder, patternmaker for j.
B. Ehrsam & Sons, broke his leg in
the shops Monday afternoon.
G. Graham, who was employed by
A. G. Eyth in the Enterprise cream
cry, is moving to White City today
where he will take charge Of the
creamery formerly run by G. H.
Dieckleman.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-09
MOONLIGHT.

Enos Sheet went to Chapman Tues
day.
B. Forney and G. B. Basehore drove
to Saline county Sunday.
j. M. Sheets prepared 25O chickens
for shipment on Tuesday.
Mrs. J. 5. Baumbaugh has been
unable to walk for some time on ac-
count Of a carbuncle on her ankle.
Edward Duffey has returned from a
two years stay in Iowa and South
Dakota.
Mrs. Benz. Brubaker has sold the
home estate, and has gone to HUI.
Evansville, Mo. Mr.. Noble from HUI.
Evansville has purchased the proper
ty and moved his family here We'd
nesday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-09
DONEGAL.

Christ Horst left for Pennsylvania
today.
The boys are making the rabbits
scarce. Amiel Somers killed over
twenty Saturday.
Geo. Lay and Will Eddy are going
to winter some cattle for Gillett.
Snow is leaving fast but not as fast
but that it all goes into the ground.
F. L. Bostwick took trip down TO
his brothers near Chapman Saturday
and had pleasant time with the old
bachelors.
Leander Engle is putting up a new
windmill for irrigating purposes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-09
NEWBERN.

Jesse 7. Elston of Abilene was visit
ing friends south of Abilene Sunday.
All sportsmen went rabbit hunting
Friday and Saturday. George holds
the record, eight rabbits in thirty-fve
minutes.
Isaac +. Slater. of Pittsburg, Pa,
who has been visiting his uncle, j. H.
Taylor, returned to the East last
week. His cousin, Harry Taylor, ac-
companied him as far as Kansas City.
The cold weather and muddy roads
make it very unpleasant for our lady
school teacher who lives in town and
drives to school.
Geo. Hartman left for the West last
week. 1t is thought his intention
is to locate in the San Luis valley,
where his brother John is.