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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17
SUSPECTED MURDER.
A CANTON MAN AMONG THE
MISSING.
Mr.. ]. p. Devoissard Believed 10 Have
Met With Foul Playa Tele-
gram Clears UP the
Mystery.

The following dispatch was received
today by the News-Democrst from Chi.
clgo:
Captain Elliott Of the central police
station, received a letter this morning
which leads him to believe that J. p. De.
voissaud, 81 years old, former resident
of Canton, Ohio, was murdered In Chi
cago June 4. The letter was sent by
friends of the aged man in Canton, who
have become alarmed over his disap-
rearance. Dsvoissaud departed from
Ohio May 30, for Sherman, Texas, but
communication with the authorities
Of the latter city developed the fact that
he never reached there. The mutilated
body Of an aged man answering Mr.. De-
yoissaud's description was found on the
railroad tracks Juue 4. A better descrip-
tion Of tie of the Ohio man has been
asked for.
The man referred to is Mrs. Joseph
Dumoulin's brother who has been spend
ing the winter at the Dumouhn home
on North Cleveland avenue. He started
for home on the evening of Decoration
Day, and was to arrive at his destination
June 3. A letter from Peter Klein, of
Sherman, Texas. dated June 2, conveyed
tie information to MIS-. Dumoulin that
her brother had not arrived. Mr.. Du-
moulin at once communicated with bust
ness houses at Chicago and st. Louis,
with whom he deals, and they in turn
informed the police. A letter from the
chief Of detectives of Chicago told the
story of the finding of the dead body re-
ferred to in the dispatch, bat the dasorir-
ton does not in any manner conform to
that of the missing man.
Mr.. Devoissaud was suffering with a
slight m entail ailment when he started
for home, and it is apprshended by his
friends that he has been foully dealt
with either in Chicago or St. Louis which
were on his route home. Mr.. Dumoulin
wired Sherman this morning, and late
this afternoon received an answer to the
telegram. 1t stated that Mr.. Devoissaud
had arrived in Sherman all right, and
that particulars would be forwarded
The telegram was sent by the president
of the Planters bank Of Sherman.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17
HORRIBLE ACCIDENT.
Timothy ReardOn, Of Beach City, Cut
to Pieces by c. q. & s.
Locomotive.

Timothy Reardon, of Beach City, was
run down by g. @. IS 8. locomotive
Saturday evening at $50, and was in
stantly killed. Mr.. Reardon came to the
city to attend the Republican mass con-
vention and at It's conclusion started to
the G. G. & S. yards to catch a train for
home. AS he was walking along the
tracks near the Bucher g. Gibbs plow
works, passenger engine No. so, being
backed up TO the station, ran him down,
killing him instantly. He was literally
cut to pieces and pie. ented most horri-
BILE sight as he lay In the undertaking
rooms Of II. D. McCrea.
The unfortunate man was about 65
years of age, and wife an1 eleven chill
dren are left to mourn the death of an
affectionate husband and loving father.
He WAS an employe of the G. @. & S., be-
lug section boss of the Beach City diyi-
sion of the road. His family was in
formed of the horrible accident, and at
their reque.t the remains were prepared
for burial before being cent home. Coro-
ner McQuate was informed of the accide Mt
and viewed the remains tefore they
We're renowned to the undertak er
rooms.
After being struck by the engine, the
unfortunate man was drsgRed distance
Of 80 feet. His heart was literally torn
from his body and thrown a distance Of
ten feet from the track. The body and
limbs were cut and bruised, presenting
mcst distressful spectacle. The remains
wete today sent to Beach City for inter-
ment.
Coroner McQuate will hold an inquest
In few days to determine IL the unfortu-
nate occurrence was due to the careless
ness or lack of precaution on tine part of
the railway employees.
The funeral services were held Monday
morning at 10 o'clock at St. Clements
Catholic church. Interment was in St.
Clement cemetery.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17
MILLER FAMILY
Holds Its Nineteenth Annual Reunion
at the Residence of Ira Miller,
Near GreentOWn.

The 10Th annual reunion of the descen-
dants of Abraham Miller WAS held on
Wednesday, June 9th, at the beautiful
farm residence of Ira A. Miller ntar
Greentown. The premises were lavishly
decorared with flags and flowers and
every preparation was made for having
an enjoyable occasion, the tables were
under a large canvas, and the platform
and organ were in readiness. The day
was pleasant and the attendance large,
mbering several hundred and coming
from all parts Of the state. Hand shak-
ing and welcome greetings were in order
and pleasant meetings were many.
In due time dinner was announced,
and likewise in due time the groaning
tables were considerably relieved as the
various visnds had been considerably
reduced. After the magnificent dinner
had been given time to settle somewhat,
the platform was occupied and the guests
convened about when the program was
announced and carried ont. First were
several selections by the Greentown or
chestra. Recitations and songs by little
gils and larger were an interesting tea
ture. The address was by Rev. Abraham
Miller Of Alliance and was on 1.-THE
Present and the Past" referring to one
generation going and another generation
coming, the former leaving their iuheri-
tanoe.
Committees were appointed on finance,
on time and place for next meeting, and
on officers. The collection was $7.41
and the expenses 1915. The next place
to meet will be William Hoover's, half
a mile north of Uniontown, on the sec
ond Wednesday of June, 1898. The off,
GERS chosen were: Philip Wagner, presi-
dent; Joseph Miller, vice president; Mil
ton Guiley, secretary; Rufus Brouse,
treasurer. The solos, duets aud recita-
tions were we'll done and we'll received
and appreciated. Thanks were extended
to the host and hostess, and the affair
closed with song by the Miller choris-
try.
Ira A. Miller, Vice President;
S. Miller, Secretary.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17
SOMEWHAT COMPLICATED.
The Assignment of Farmers Prop
erty DhclOses Peculiar
Situation.

Oliver !, Vine, farmer of Nimisnil-
len tow nship, filed a deed of assignment
yesterday afternoon at $40. Jacob Geib
and II. W. Smith are named as assignees.
The assets are placed at from $4,000
60 $1,000. Liabilities not estimated. The
assi gnment involves rather a complicated
legal question, which will no doubt find
its way into court for solution. The
assignor, as guardian, invested SO, 600 Of
his wards money in the farm assigned,
and the question now arises whether this
win be preferred claim against the estste,
or whether the bondsmen Of the guardian
win have to make good the $4,000.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17
I.sd trustee, Of said Lexington township,

ised trustees Of said Lexington township,
and ss such entered into an agreement
with the officials Of the city of Alliance
whereby building was erected to be
used jointly BY said city and township
offlcials. II Is also alleged that the
trustees paid 81, 500 and the city Of AL
lispoe the remainder Of the cost Of the
building. The Plaintiffs allege that by
the terms Of the agreement made with
the city offloials, the township was to
have the use of the first floor, and the
same was fitted up and furnished for the
use of said township. 1t is alleged in the
petition that the city council Of Alliance,
on the evening Of June z, by resolution,
instructed the committee on buildings to
flt up said front room for the use of the
city engineer, aud By reason of said
resolution the city threatens to forcibly
take possession of said room. Plsiotiffs
therefore pray the court for temporary
injunction restraining such action, and
upon final hearing that the Injunction be
made perpstual. The temporary in
junction was granted. Prosecuting At
torney Pomerene filed the petition.
Emma Olgethorpe has commenced an
action against William S. Ogletborpe
for divorce. She says they were mar
ried in August, 1891, and that one child
has been born to them. She alleges in
her petition that william is guilty of
extreme cruelty by striking her at vari-
ous times with his fist, and that on sew
eral occasions he drove her from home at
a late hour at night. She also alleges
that he called her vile names and that
he is an habitual drunkard. A divorce,
custody of the child and ether relief IL
prayed for. She also asks that the de-
fendsnt be ep joined from in any way
enoumbering or disposing Of his property
pending this suit. A temporary ipjunc-
tion was granted. Eggert ~ MoLsugh-
lin filed the petition.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17
Probate Court.

Estate Of Daniel Shaffer of Washington
township, partial account filed,
E, j. johnson 81 Co. vs. Mary Fl
Gibbons, Alliance; proceeding in sid
Of execution; supplemental petition filed,
making new parties.
Estate of Frank M. Corl, Navarro pri
vate sale of real estate ordered.
Estate Of David Rohrsr, plsin town
ships William $, spidel appointed ad
ministrtor,
Guardianship of David S. Grant, Betr-
lshem township; private sale of intestate
interest in wards real estate ordered,
Guardianship of Harvey s. Vine, Mimi
shillen township; William Wagner ap.
pointed guardian,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17
DELICATE CHARGE
Placed Against an Alliance Swell by a
Canton Girl Bond Given For
Appearance.

Evan Parker, fashionably dressed
young man, who augres In Alliance
society circles, was arrested OF his home
No. 64s South Liberty street, Alliance,
this morning by Marshal Reed. Accom-
panied by Attorney Roach, whom he re-
tainea, and his father, he was brought
to the city and at once arraigned before
Acting Mayor Robertson. He was
charged with being the father of Clara
Mindleines' child. They young woman
is resident of this city, residing in East
Third street. The case, at the request
Of the defendant, was continued until
Thursday morning, June "a at o O'Clock.
Bond was entered into in the sum of $500
for the young mans appearance. Miss
Mindleines is reresented by Attorney j,
b. Snyder.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17
HARTEL AND MURPHY.
They Will Do Time in the Stark
County WOrkhOuse For an
Offense,

Otto Hartel, formerly of Canton, and
Charles Murphy, of Massillon, pleaded
guilty in probate court at Wooster for
housebreakinR, and each received a
sentence of six months in the Canton
workhOuse and were fined s75. Hartsl
has not very good opinion of the work
house, saying he would rather serve a
year in the penitentiary.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17
Teachers Examinations.

The Board of Examiners Of Stark county will
meet at Canton for the examination of applicants
for Teachers, Certificates. on the FIRST Satur-
day of each of the following months:
September and December, 1896.
January. February, March. April, May and
June, 1897; also, op the THIRD Saturday Of
1897.
Examination of pupils under the Boxwell Law,
at Canton, on the THIRD Saturday of April and
on the THIRD Saturday of May, 1897.
All examinations begin promptly at 8:l5 A. M.
All work must be done with pen and ink.
Examinations will be held in the Central High
School building.
JOHN ELLIS, Pres,
Massillon, o.,
JOHN NJ. SARVER,
Canton, o.,
j. A. SYLER, Clerk,
New Berlin, o.,
EXAMINERS.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17
THE BENDERS.
An Attempt Made to Secure Money
From Three Wealthy
Men,

The Benders, three well known and
wealthy bachelors residing together west
OF MassilloD, were victims of an at
tempted burglary last night. Five
masked men entered the house, evidently
expecting to find money about the prem
ises, but were disappointed. An attempt
was once before made TO rob these men,
and II is said that since that time they
have always put their money in the bank.
Some time ago they bought farm near
Massillon, paying sl6, 600 in cash for it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17
NOTICB.

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
10th day of April. 1897. Frances M. Eek
roate fled her petition in the Common
Pleas Court Of Stark county. Ohio. case No. 1918,
against the above named parties and others pray
ing for partition of certain premises therein de-
scribed and for the caneelling Ct, certain mort
cages given by John Rose and Thomas Rose to
Joseph Rector. recorded in Vol. 39, Page 4l2, and
also mortgage from Francis Miller to John 7.
Bower. recorded in Vol. 80, Page 469 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 3rd day of July, A. D. 1897, or judgment may
be taken against them,
FRANCES NJ. ECKRoATE.
WELTY Il ALBAUGH. Plaintiffs Att'ys. m6Lw
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17
Legal Notice.

Edward Race, residing in Streeter, Illinois, will
take notice that the 9th day of February 1897,
Belle M. Race filed her petition in the Court Of
l2Ql4 against the above named party, praying for
divorce and the restoration of her maiden name,
ty and failure to provide. Said Edward Race Is
required TO answer on or before the 7th day Of
July, 1897, or judgement NAV be taken against
him.
JOHN @. boutwell,,
m27Lw Atty for Plaintiff
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17
VvooTqKan's oqK

is never done, and 1t is especially wearing
and wearisome to those whose blood is
impure and unfit properly to tone, sus-
tain, and renew the wasting of nerve,
muscle and tissue. 1t Is more because OF
this condition OF the blood that women
are run down,
Tired, Weak, Nervous,
Than because of the work itself. Every
physician says so, and that the only rem
edy is in building up by taking good
nerve tonic, blood purifier and vitalizer
like Hoods Sarsaparilla. For the trou bles
Peculiar to Women at change OF season,
climate or life, or resulting from hard
work, nervousness, and impure blood,
thousands have found relief and cure In
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17

When the spring time comes "gentle
Annie" like all other sensible persons,
will clense the liver and renovate the
system with DeWitt's Little EARLY
Riserg, famous little pills for the liver
and stomach all the year round. r.
X. Shanafelt d Co., O. N. Nye, Fishers
Drug Store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17

When cold is contracted cure it at
once. One Minute Cough Cure will
set you on the road to recovery in a
minute. 1t will cure pneumonia, bron-
chitis, Group and all forms of lung and
throat troubles. II. p. Shanafelt X Co.,
@. N. Nye, Fishers Drug Store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17
Court Notes.

Samuel @. Nell aud others, as trustees
of Lexington township, have ommenCed
Injunction proceedings against the city of
Alliance. The petition alleges that the
plaintiffs are the duly elected and author
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17
NOTICE

Henry Long, residence unknown, will take no.
tice that on the 18th day Of May, 1897, Emma
Long filed her petition in the Court Of Common
Pleas stark county, Ohio. being case No. l2l74.
praying for divorce from said Henry Long, on
the ground of gross neglect of duty, and that said
cause will be for heaing on and after the End day
of July 1897.
EMMA LONG.
J. A. WELKER, Atty for Plaintiff. m27Lw
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17

Unconditional surrender is the only
terms those famous little pills known as
DeWitSs Little EARLY Risers will make
with constipation, sick headache and
stomach troubles. r. r. Shanafelt d
Co.. q. II. Nys, Fishers Drug Store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17
Brick Company Assigns.

The Wsynsburg Brick and Clay Com
pany filed deed of assignment with the
probate Judge at 8 O'Clock Friday morn
ing, Thomas f. Turner is made assig-
nee and the assets are given at $50, 900
with liabilities $4,000.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17
Farms For Sale.

three miles of Canton. For particulars inquire of
LOUIS A. LoICH0T, Assignee,
fllu No. liz N. Market St.. Canton J,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17

LaxOl is Caster Oil made as sweet as
honey by new process. Children like
H.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17

UNOR SALE-"New Massillon" Russell Thresh
10 er, cheap; or would trade for coal or slack
MARTIN BROS. & CO.,
m27tf 1928 N. Market St., Canton, o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17

The One True Blood Purifier. 81 per bottle.
Prepared only by @. !. Hood g. Co., LOWELL Mass
n.rt are the only pills to take
nOOd S PIllS with Hoods sarsaparllla.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-17

Ira A. Miller, Vice President;
s. Miller, Secretary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-03
PERSONALS.

Col Bennehan Cameron was ID haieish
yesterday. -.
by sickness. , g.,
Mr.. Fl. S. Lizard mas re'oiheu II"nA
visit TO New York.
Miss Dixie Leach, Is III the city visiting
Mrs r. b. Womack.
Miss Elizabeth Hinsdale is visiting re-
4atives in Fayetteville.
Mr. W. j. Martin. of the Winston
Sentinel staff. is in the city.
Mr. Tench c. Cox, of Asheville, passed
through Raleigh yesterday on his way
home from Wilmington.
Commission Of Agriculture Patterson
and wife have returned from their home
n the Happy Valley, where they spent
the holidays.
Col w. r. Rodman and Mr.. c. f.
Warren, of Washington. \, c., We're
here yesterday on business before the
Board of Education.
Mr.. Lee r. Afford, of the News and
Observer has returned from Johnston
county, where he was called by the death
of his sister-in-law.
Mr.. j. III. Pearson, member-elect from
Burke county, arrived yesterday, with his
wife. They are at Mrs. BagleyS. Mr..
Pearson has daughter at St Mary's.
Prof. e. l.. Middleton, Principal Of
Cary High School, was in the city yes
terday. Mr.. Middleton has built up
fiourishing school in Cary, with an en-
rollment of over one hundred students.
Mr.. f. A. Keeling, the Southern rep
resentatiye of Cuthbert & Co, is at the
Park Mr.. Keeling is now stationed
at Durham. He has many warm friends
in Raleigh who are always glad to wei
come him here.
Mrs. r. L. Lindsey, who has been
spending the holidays in the city with
relatives and friends has returned to
her home in Durham, accompanied by
her sister, Miss Lizzie u. Terrell, who
will spend few days in Durham visit
ing her uncles, the Messrs. Wyatt
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-03
DECEMBER HEALTH REPORT.

The sanitary report for the month or
December shows the general health OF
the city to be good.
The entire number of deaths in the
city registered Mt the health department
is only twenty OF this number II were
white and 8 colored The deaths under
) years of age were 5. and the number
over 20 was three Temporary annual
.eath rate per 1000 inhabitants: White,
1888; colored, 1900; all colors, 1918.
The registered causes Of deaths were,
dysentery, / commissions, i; premature
birth, 3; cerebral hemorrhage, /; rail
road accident /; membranous Group, /;
malarial fever, /; pneumonia, 2; albumi-
mold, /; consumption, j; cerebral throm-
bosis l. pluritis, /; brain disease, 1,
noma. l. Births were reported as fol-
lows: Whole number, IA; white, 5; color
ed, 9.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-03
DONATIONS TO SIR. LUKEs.

st. Luke's Circle and the board CRATE
fully acknowledge the receipt Of the fol
lowing donations, with names Of donors:
Mr. j. I. Pulln, donations leberally be-
slowed; J. II. Mills, lumber; d. T. John
son, barrel of apples; First Baptist
church, many nice pantry supplies; Mrs.
Willie Tucker, turkey and one sack of
-four; johnson & JohnsQa, wood Col.
J. S. Carr Durham), oM case canned
goods; Il. j. ellis & Co. New York;,
one caddy of tea; Adams & Ham New
York;, groceries Through Mr. ID. Il. John
SOM; Royal & Borden, one panel pic
ture; W. II. Rogers, one ham.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-03
DIR. EMERsON ENJOYED IT.

DR.. Isaac E. Emerson, originator Of
that great medicine, Bromo Settler, has
been in North Carolina for a week. He
has been here on a hunting trip with Mr..
Jas. Boylan. Mr.. Earnest Cuttings, Of
Baltimore, also accompanied him. They
hunted in Wilson, Johnston and Wake
and both gentlement were highly pleased
with the trip. They were especially
pleased with the hospitality of the North
Carolina people. Mr.. Will Avera, of
Johnston county, they declared the finest
feeder in the world.
Plenty quail, snipe and o'possums were
found and the party had royal good
sport.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-03
EDITOR RAMSEY INTERVIEWED.
Thinks Pritchard's Chances of Being
Chosen Senator are Slim.


Thus spoke Mr.. J. l.. Ramsey, editor
Of the Progressive Farmer, in answer to
the question whether Senator pritchard
would be reelected. Mr.. Ramsey is an
original middle-of-t he-road Populist who
sees in the election of Pritchard serious
blow to the Populist party. He regards
the attitude Of Pritchard as diametrical-
~ opposed to the principles of the Popu-
list party, and resents the suggestion
that the Populists are under any Obliga-
tions to vote for man who advocated
McKinley's election and the st. Louis
platform.
II cannot speak for others" said Mr..
Ramsey, shut l viii not support any but
a straight silver man. The next Progress
sive Farmer will show the feeling that
pervades those Populists who, like my
self, honestly believe in free silver"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-03
THE BOARD or EDUCATION.

The Board Of Education met yesterday
morning at 10 o'clock in the Governors
office, all the members being present.
The death of Maj. s. M. Finger, a mem
Der OF the Board of Trustees of the
State Normal and Industrial school at
Greensboro, was announced. The duty
of filling the vacancy devolving upon the
Board of Education, they proceeded to
elect q successor to Maj. Finger, and
Hon. w. d. Turner, Of Iredell, was
chosen, as it was predicted in yesterday
mornings News and Observer would be
done. No other business Of any special
public interest was transacted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-03
RECEPTION TO POOR CHILDREN

At the w. g. T. u. headquarters Fri
day evening a most enjoyable reception
was rendered the poor children of our
city.
1t was indeed sight never to be for
gotten. as each little one received his or
her plate Of good things, and with eager
and thankful little hearts carried home
their bag of apples. A spirit of happi-
ness and general sociability pervaded
especially after Mrs. DIR. Carriers most
interesting and cheerful new years adj
dress.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-03
A Question
Of Intention.

While Sheriff Tim Lee was living at the
Mtmmenger place, which was out OF town, q
city election took place. lie was very close
In The old Third, and when Timothy pre-
sented his ballot it was prompt chal.
ltsnged by the Democratic pollnoIder. who
said:
Tim, you live out of town, and you have
no right to vote here"
Tim very blandly replied: "Me frind, you
are mistaken: it is simply a QUESTION of in
tfntion as to where man lives. IL is true.
stay with my wife and children in the coun-
try, but it is my intintion to live at the Jail.
as | am the Sheriff OF the county
You have heard o. the mighty bad place,
the road to which is paved with good inten.
tinns II you have been helping in that di
rection, take our advice and turn about,
see how Inenv people you can make happy
for when you dlt you may stay dead q Ion z
time.