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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25

came overbalanced and fell over pair OF
platform scales. He was removed to his
home and DIR. Wagner was called and set
the broken limb At this writing MIR.
Bates Is resting easy.
The Paris band has disbanded and now
is thing of the past with not many
pleasant memories.
Some of our teachers intend to attend
the speoial session of the teachers insti-
tute at Louisville Friday and Saturday.
Mr.. Van Dyke who conducted the sing
ing class in the Reformed church, gave n
concert with his class on last Thursday
night. The concert Sas not very largely
attended.
A little show was given In Meiser's hall
by some parties from Minerva with o
graphophone. The attendance at all
these little shows and concerts Is small
for the reason that money Is scarce and
hard to get. The great wave of prosperity
which was promised has not yet struck
us with any preceptiRle force.
The Paris township Reading Circle
met at Paris on Saturday afternoon,
November 20. All the members were
present but three.
The teachers institute convened In
the evening at the same place. After the
usual preliminaries, the election of ofli-
GERS was held, resulting as follows;
President, Ed A. Iininger, vice presi-
dent, j. H. Braucher; secretary, Miss
Lillian Simmer. Ed. A.. Iininger then
gave an interesting talk on why do we
have so many poor readarsS' w. "
| Stimmel gave n short talk on government
After intermisson q Congressional ses
sion was held. An amendment to the
constitutions offered by W. V. Stimmel,
| 10 meet every two weeks, was adopted
At the next meeting Prof j. II
Braucher will talk on school govern
ment and Raymond Hayman was as
signed the subject of the relation of par
ents to the school. The invitation oi
district No. 3 for the next place of meet
ing was accepted Several solos and duets
were rendered and fine recitation was
given by Miss Leda May Riley.
Harvey Braucher, of Jackson township
has taken charge Of the Paris schools
He boards at Mr.. G. Sefert's.
Lawrence Ream will occupy the CLOSER
or Gillon mansion the coming winter
Miss Ella Shaffer will board at Mr.
John Stimmels the coming winter Will,
she teaches the Creek school.
Frank Musser won his lawsuit agains
Rev. Gonser The forty acres in ques
ton seems to have been willed to Franl
by his grandfather, Peter Musser.
The Israel Wartman farm, east o
Paris, was recently sold by b. b. Bow
man, assignee, to Mr.. Wernet, of Colum
biana county. Mr.. Wernet held a mort
gage against the same.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25
1he oLU UeeO FOUND.
II Was Recorded In 1S30-A Valuable
Tract of Iaud.

CmLICoTHE, o., Nov. 23.-There is
a peculiar interest taken here in the
immense claim, embracing 100000
acres of land in the northwest. fled in
the general land Office at Washington
wednesday. Chillicothe figures promi-
nently in the steps now being taken to
get the governments assistance by the
heirs who are concerned in this extra
ordinary transfer, for it was in tn city
that the record of the deed made to
Jonathan Car er by the Nawdawissie
Indians was found.
Two years ago a reporter while nos.
ing about among some old records in
the r corder's office had his attention
called TO the copy of the ancient instru.
ment, the date showing that it was re.
corded in the year 1889. The deed
cited the conveyance of tract of land
l2,O square miles in area, by Hawna.
palatin and Olehtangoonlishcaw, two
chiefs. of the Nawdawissie tribe, tc
Jonathan Carver.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25
How's This! F!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+ j. Cheney q %, Props, Toledo. o.
We the undersigned, have known +. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transaction and financially able to carry
out any obligation made by their firm.
West & Traux, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan g. Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal.
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Price
75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Testimonials free.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25

ness and ends with disease and death.
First road: a slight cold-neglected-
settles in the head or throat-chronic
catarrh-extends to the lungs-con
mption-death.
Second road; slight cold-neglected
-cough-settles on the lungs-cough
gradually growing consumption
death.
Third road: cold--neg lected-settles
in the throat-hoarseness short of
breath-consum ption-death.
Thousands have just started on one of
these roads, all of whom could be easily
cured by Pe-ru-na. Thousandsmore are
half way to the fatal end of one of these
roads who are still durable by course OF
treatment with Pe.ru-na. Yet other
thousands are near the end, whose last
days could be made more bearable and
hope of recovery more probable by com
mencing Pe-ru.na without delay.
Send to The Pe-ru.na Drug Manufac.
turing Company, Columbus, Ohio, for
frse copy of DR.. Hartman's latest book
on "Winter Catarrh."
Ask your druggist for free Pc ru-na
Almanac for 1898.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25
President Potter Made an Address.

PlTTsBURG, Nov. 23.-Old City hall
was crowded last night with enthusi.
astic wheelman of the two cities, gath
cred there by invitations of Vice Consul
Il. j. Keenan,, who was giving a smoker
on the wholesale. There had been
arranged for the occasion q special en-.
tertainment, which consisted of almost
everything in the musical, vaudeville
and athletic lines. During the evening
Mayor Ford presented the handsome
gold trophy cup to the winners of the
recent road race. President Isaac b.
Potter of the League of American
Wheelmen, who was present, delivered
an address in which he highly compli.
mented local riders.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25
RELEASED COMPETITOR PRISONERS
They Arrive In New York on the
steamer Saratoga.

New YORK, Nov. 23.-The steamer
Saratoga. from Havana, having ON
board the released members of the
Competitor filibustering expedition, has
arrived here. The men are Captain
Alfredo Lab Ordee, William Gildea, Ona
Melton, William Leavitt and Charles
Barnett, an Englishman.
The five men were in fairly good
health and excellent spirits on reaching
quarantine, Captain Labordee suffers
somewhat from paralysis, which he
contracted during his long confinement
in the Cabanas fortress.
Joseph A. Springer, the United States
vice consul at Havana, was also q pas.
senger on the Saratoga. Mr.. Springer
declined to talk for publication.
Another hapny passenger on
Saratoga was Julio Artcago Ouesa
the young Cuban ins' 70 W
ordered to BE- slo' . yut w
pardoned b. AGO. frie
of the prlsOu" I.uner.
The six me- who had escaped
fate of the Virginius captives we
greeted upon their arrival in New Yo
by an enthusiastic crowd, who gav
them hearty welcOme. The poo.
wretches were too weak to respond
the cheers whlr' .' been given
their honor. O. d. 'Nrde'S broti.
was one OF tho, on the doCk.
The meeting b-tw, nrNthers was
touching one. L.. of the
Others cried with Jog grasped
the hands OF the re sOners,
whose eyes were sunk,r, - pallid
and forms emacipated.
Probably the most wretched of the
Competitor's crew was Ona Melton,
the newspaper correspondent, whose
intention on going to Cuba was not to
participate in the war. but to report the
true situation in that country.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25
Wednesday Moruing wedding

Mr.. James A. Fayhe, u machinist liy-
Miss Maggie Keefe, of Canton, Wednesday
morning. The wedding took place at
1880 in st. Johns Catholic church, Rev.
p. j. Mcguire officiating. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fayhe left for a wedding trip and will re-
side in Delaware.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25
Benedict Objects to a Saloon.

GREENWICH, Conn.,, Nov. 24-When
the county commissioners met to grant
licenses, they found the only remon.
STRANGE was against James Stubbs. The
remonstrant is Elias Cornelius Bene.
dict, Cleveland's friend, who objected
to having Stubbs open saloon right at
the entrance to his Indian Harbor
property. A hearing will take place
next week
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25
Onarry Morkcr. Advanced.

YOUNGSTOWN, Nov. 23.-The work.
irgmen EN- ployed at the quarries of the
Bessemer Limestone company, the Car
bon Limestone company, tue Union
Limestone company and by George w
Johnson, Girst G5 Graham, near Low
ellville, on Dec. will have their wages
advanced from 10 TO 20 per cent, &C
cording to classification.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25
Commodore Rudd's widow Arrested.

NEW YORK, Nov. 24.-Emiline H.
Rudd. widow of Commodore John
Rudd, U. S. NJ, has been arraigned in
court at New Brighton. S. l., to answer
to the accusation of stealing q quantity
of jewelry from house in which she
had boarded recently. Mrs. Rudd ad-
mitted that she had taken the property,
but said that she could not tell why
she had done so. She said she would
make good the value of the property
taken if the complainant would not
prosecute her.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25
Edmond. on rri,I for Murder.

YOUNGSTOWN, Nov. 23.-All day was
spent in criminal court before Judge
kennedy in selecting jurors to try
Thomas Eumonds for the alleged muir.
Ger of Conductor John Haley of the
Erie and Pittsburg railroad, at the de.
pot in this city, July 10. Edmonds was
a discharged brakeman, and an effort
will be made to show that he shot Haley
out of revenge. But ten jurors had
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25
To Iinnm the Town.

SPRINGFIELD, Nov. 23.-Springfleld
now has three organizations which
were formed to promote the interests of
the city, ami if the city does not boom
from now on 1t will not be their fault.
One of these, the board of trade, has
been Of long standing, but two of them,
the Commercial and Manufacturers
clubs, have been organized recently.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25
GREENTOWN.

William Wise and family are the guests
of Lewis Wise, on North jackson street.
d. j. Wise and wife have returned from
their visit in New York.
w. f. Ream and wife spent Sunday in
Canton.
Frank Boston, better known as Nipple,
says he expects to engage with ID. j. Wise
in raising celery next summer. Fl.a
Chicken thieves have been doing n land
office business in this locality last week.
ID. j. Wise and j. l.. Maurer are the heav-
lest losers
George Geib was arrested Saturday by
Detective Dunn charged with stealing a
COW of Daniel Wise, living one mile north
of Greensburg.
Clint Krieghbaum and family of Can
ton, We're the guests Of W, $. Wise sun
day
The man that can dress the largest hog
is the big man Of the town now,
PARIS.
Mr., Harvey Welker and wife have gone
90 Canton to spend the winter.
The vets of Paris township have petit
toned for a local option election which
will be held ON December O.
Mr.. Oliver Bates broke both bones of
his right leg in tussle with Vernon
Dourn while baling hay at the barn OF his
neighbor, I. s. Sheatsley. Mr.. Bates be-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25

smsrting feet or tight shoes, try Aliens
Foot-Eese. 1t cools the feet and makes
walking easy. Cures and prevents swol-
len feet, blisters and callous spots. Re.
lieves corns and bunions of all pain and
gives rest and comfort. Try it today.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for
25c. Trial package FREE. Address,
Allen 3. Olmstead, lie Roy, N Y. 2
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25
rheumatism Cured in a Day.

"Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in to days.
Its action upon the system is remark
able and mysterious, 1t removes at
once the cause and the disease immedi.
ately disappears. The first dose greatly
benefits. Sold by Durbin, Wright 4 Co.,
g. Market street, F.. r. Shanafelt, 245 w.
Tuscarawas street, druggists, Canton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25
Policeman,s Murderer Sentenced.

New YORK. Nov. 24.-Fritz Meyer,
alias Constantine Steiger. who was
convicted of the murder of Policeman
Frederick Smith, has been sentenced to
be electrocuted during the week begin.
ming Jan. 10. Before being sentenced
Meyer confessed to priest, his wife
and sister
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25

MANSFIELD, Nov. 24.-The Thompson
Drygoods company, operating the Bos-
ton store here, capitalized at 100000,
and one of the largest concerns of its
kind in this part of the state, has been
closed by the sheriff on judgments ag.
gregating $4,000. 1t is believed that
the aggregate liabilities will reach
S6O 600
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25
a Deputy Collector Missing.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Nov. 24.-Marshal
A. Cook, deputy collector of the port of
Evansville is defaulter to the extent
of $500. He has spent the money and
his superior, George w. Haynie. will
be the loser. Cook confessed and
skipped
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25
THORN AGAIN ON TRIAL.

He Will Swear Mrs. Mack Done the
Killing.
New YORK, Nov. 23.-Martin Thorn
was again put on trial for the murder
of William Guldensuppe. Seven Jurors
were selected before court adjourned,
and the drawing was continued today.
Owing to the illness of Judge Smith,
Judge Maddox is on the bench. The
confession of Mrs. Mack having upset
the plans of Lawyer Howe, he has pre-.
pared new line of defense Thorn
and Mrs. Mack will each swear that the
other killed Guldensuppe, and the Jury
will have to determine which is TO be
believed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25

CINCINNATI, Nov. 23.--Solomon L.
Sharp, well known as a turfman, died
sudden Y here, aged AZ years. He was
the principal owner of the track at
Newport. KY, and had for years been
interested in pool rooms here.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25

CosHocToN. Nov. 24.-At a meeting
Of operators and delegates from the
miners around Coshocton and President
Farms of the United Mine Workers of
Ohio the differences were settled by
granting the miners requests. Work
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25
Koernsr Granted a New Tria,

ALBANY, Nov. 24.-The court of ap.
peals has rendered decision granting
new trial in the case of William Jay
koerner, formerly of Pittsburg, under
sentence of death for murder of his
sweetheart. Rose A. Redgate, in New
York city, in September, 1896.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-The comp
troller of the currency has approved the
action of the Citi, ems National bank
of East Liverpool, o., in selecting the
National City bank of New York city
and the Central National bank of
Cleveland as its reserve agents.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25
Distillery Plant Burned.

ST. Louis, Nov 24.-The warehouses
and contents of the Ravenwood Distill.
ing company have been destroyed by
fire. Loss, $91 900.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25

For Constipation, take Karl's Glover
Root Tea, the great Blood Purifier.
Cures Headache, Nervousness, Eruptions
on the Face, and makes the head clear
as bell. Sold by Fred p. Shanafelt 4
Co.; r. L. Ortt, Market and 8th ST.; K.
O. Miller. East End.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25
DIsappeared, TakIng se. 500.

New YORK, Nov. 24.-Daniel A.
McClelland, 22 years old. messenger
and clerk in the Bronx Borough bank,
has disappeared with $4,000 of the
banks money.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25

BERLIN, Nov. 24.-By an explosion in
q fireworks factory at Schoenhauser-
Alice, one man and two girls were
killed and seven other persons iniuTad
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25
Prince Henry to Command.

BERLIN, Nov. 24.-The newspapers of
this city report that Prince Henry of
Prussia, brother OF Emperor William,
is to take command of the German
squadron in Chinese waters.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25
Died of Heart Disease

BALTIMORE, Nov. 24.-George J. Ap.
pold, aged n, president OF the Mer.
chants and Miners Transportation
company and the Howard Oak Leather
company, has died of heart disease.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25

WARREN, O.. Nov. 23.-John Price
of Newburg and William Price of Niles
have retained Senator sullivan to look
after fortune of from 100000 to
$l50,000 in Wales for them.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25
Try Aliens Foot.Ease

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
At this season your feet feel swollen and
hot, and get tired easily. Ii you have
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25
CONSUMPTION REACHED
BY One of Three ROutes-A Timely
Warning.

There are three
roads which lead
from health to
G on su m p ito n.
Over one OF these
roads pass all of
that great multi
tude of people
who die e very
year Of consump.
ton. Each road
b egins wi t h
health and happl.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25
NEW BERLIN.

Miss Nell Willaman is on the sick list.
Mrs. A. Flory, of Massillon, is visitin g
her daughter, Mrs. Smith.
Mr.. John Roush has moved his family
from this place to Canton.
Mr.. Abby, Mr.. Hoover's travelling
salesman, is on the road again.
Mrs. CLANCY Summers is confined to
her bed with malairal fever.
Misses Anna Hesdinger and Katie
Holtz are visiting friends in Louisville
and Paris.
A number of the turkeys of the far
mers in this vicinity have headed toward
New Berlin for Thanksgiving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Parstler held a
reception on Thursday for their son
Arthur on his return home from we'd
ding trip.
The PocahontasE Club met at the home
of Miss Mary Hoover ON Monday even
ing and in spite of the disagreeable
weather large number We're in attend
ance. The annual banquet of the club
will be held on Monday evening, Novem-
ber 80.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25
The Weather,

Showers or SHOWS light northerly
winds.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25
Children'S ClOakS.

Included this big purchase grade long coats for
Children pretest brought Go
Saving Sale
The entire purchase consists of high Bouse Fly Fronts
Kerseys and
20 Light Tan a
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25
NAVARRO.

Mrs. Wash Henline, of Chicago, is Wis
iting her sister in town.
The Navarro High School Alumni
Association will hold banquet in the
high school on New Year eve.
On Sunday morning after high mass
Father Muller had another severe attack
of rheumatism. DR.. ,Allinder was sum
moned and he was taken to the parson-
age. 1t is hoped he will soon recover.
A fatal accident might have occurred
to Mrs. Susan Moss last Sunday night.
In trying to pass one buggy she did not
see another double rig coming at full
gallop, and was almost run down. She
received some severe bruises and it Is
supposed the shafts struck her, forehead,
inflicting a deep cut. DIR. Shelter was
called At present she is doing nicely.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-11-25
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS.
MARLBORO.

school closed Friday for weeks vaca-
ton.
Mrs. Wise, of Oval City, is visiting her
sister, ella Miner.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Holibaugh have
gone to Dayton for two weeks visit.
Mrs. JOS. Gaskill, of West Liberty, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. George Clap
saddle.
The Misses Fode Clapsaddle and Maud
Stabl visited with the formers parents
from Sunday until Tuesday.
The elocution and musical entertain
ment given by the McCaslin family sat
urday evening was not largely attended
but was OF such character that any intel
ligent audience could appreciate. The Sc
leetions given by Miss Mabel showed that
she has studied and successfully accom-
plished the art of elocution and they were
we'll received. Mrs. A. McCaslin repre-
sented Samantha Allen to perfection and
her son played his part well. We are
sorry to note that number OF parties
whom we should like to call gentlemen II
they deserved the name gathered in one
mart of the house and constantly kept
mn some confusion or disturbance greatly
to the disgust of the rest of the audience.
We hope these boys will have their moth
ers teach them some good manners before
another entertainment comes to town.
NEW FRANKLIN.
viii Smith was home guest last We'd
nesday.
Clark Blanchards was visiting at Wal
Ter Walkers last Sunday.
John Fearn is suffering from pain In
his head and heart trouble.
Isaac Smith and daughter Flo were
Alliance visitors last Monday.
The Luther revival services closed last
Sunday with five new members.
will and Lester Walters, of Canton,
spent Sunday night with their parents.
RAYMOND Haynam began his winter
term OF school at Rauch's last Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellsworth Emmons left
last week for few weeks visit with lndl
ana friends.
John Senften is laid up with measles
Mr.. Hahn of Freeburg Is teaching his
school during his illness.
Mrs. Belle Fultz and Miss Martha
Fultz, of Minerva, were guests of theiI
brother Charles last Thursday.
Frank Roose, of Homeworth and Lodge
Riddle, of Lisbon, were calling ON MI
Marshall last Sunday, who is still very
poorly.
Rev. Wilson delivered a very fine tenn
perance sermon at the M. II. church last
Sunday. 1t would be well If the whole
world would look on the evils of the sa
looms as does Mr.. Wilson.
Forrest Foulks' house will soon be com
pleted and will add much to the appear
ance of our town. He will at once after
its completion lay in new stock of goods
and groceries and will be pleased to wait
on all the needy public. We predict a good
trade for Forty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-07
Illinois Legislature Adjourns
Until Monday.
AFTER CANvAssING THE VOTE,
A Few Election Contests In.
cidentally Heard.
The News From Washington
Events of the Day.

Springfield, ILL.,, Jan. Two con-
tested election cases were laid be-
fore the house; those OF L. A. Kirby
against R. B. English in the Forty
seventh district, and j. w. Bach
rack against Henry Andrews and v.
H. Vovey in the Tenth district.
In the senate the election contest
of Berry, republican, against Mani
fold. democrat. now occupying the
seat from the Twenty-eighth district,
was referred to the committee on
elections.
The senate proceeded to joint ses-
sion for the purpose of canvsssing
the vote of the late election, the
members going is the house.
The senate and house in Joint ses-
sion canvassed the result of the late
election of state officers and ad-
journed till Monday when the inau-
guration will take place.