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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-08-11
SPREAD OF LEPROSY.
fhe Terrible Disease Gains Ground Rap
idly In the Old World.

the Terrible Disease Gains Ground Rap
idly In the old World.
It is estimated that over 800 are suf-
fering from leprosy in Norway, the most
leprous country in Europe In Sweden
the progress is said to be rapid, there
being 4G2 victims In Spain, Portugal,
Turkey and the IoniaD islands it gains
ground annually. There are over 500
lepers in Crete and 100, 600 in India
Japan, Haiti, China, Trinidad, Guiana,
Venezuela, Brazil, Paraguay, Tonquip
and Indo-China are all infested with
the disease.
The oldest leper colony in this part
Of the world Is located at Tracadie,
New Brunswick, Canada Nearly 65
years ago q woman is said to have
died there from leprosy. Inside Of 10
years there We're 20 lepers in Tracadie
The lazaIetto where they We're isolat-
ed was poor building, and its occu-
pants suffered more from cold and hun
ger than from their disease, but in 1866
the good sisters Of the Hotel Dieu
Montreal, made attempts to have a
proper shelter erected for them. Their
condition was Immediately improved,
but the local board Of health handicap
ped the sisters III their efforts for many
years. Chicago later Ocean.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-08-11

According to the Congressional Rec
ord a colored witness in the Jones'
Catchings contest for a seat IN the
present house of representatives was
asked "What are the duties Of con-
gress?" ''W ell" was the reply, "they
make speeches and poE-wows and
play cards, and gets drunk, and rides
on the trains, and draws salaries. That
is all see in the papers" 1t would
seem the witness had been reading
about the extra session.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-08-11

How much business can man do
whose system is in a state of disorder?
Headache is only a symptom. 1t is not
a disease. The pain ia the head is the
sign of rebellion. There have been mis-
takes in diets and other abuses.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are a gem
tie, effective renovat T and invigOrator
of stomach, liver and bowels. They as
sist nature without threatening TO tear
the body piece-meal. There are no
gripping pains, no nausea. One is laxa-
tive,
A book Of 1908 pages, profusely illus
trated, written by DR.. R V. Pierce, call
ed "The Peoples Common Sense Medi-
cal Adviser" will be sent free for 81
one-cent stamps to cover cost of mailing
only. Worlds Dispensary Medical
Association, No. 663 Main street, Buffa-
10, n. Y.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-08-11
LIGHTNING DIsINTERs A CORPSE.
Coffinless Body of Henry Myers Found on
Top of Grave.


A special from Fort Ogden, Fla, says:
Lightning has been fatal in this section
the past month, over eight people having
been killed by it.
Many strange Incidents have been re
lated, the most extraordinary being a
story from across the Kissimmee river
told here today.
Henry Myers was killed by lightning
there last week while in field and was
buried the next day.
The second day thunder storm arose
and his grave was struck, the lightning
tearing open the grave, throwing the cot
fin out and breaking it open.
1t was fOand two days afterwards by
relatives and the body reburied The
body was not disfgured by the last cleo
trio bolt, but the coffin had been torn to
pieces, the body being left on top of the
upturned earth with the splintered coffin
frag ments around it.
This is vouched for by several people
from that section.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-08-11
Why take JOhnson's
Chill and Fever Tonic .?
Because it cures the
most stubborn case of
Fever in ONE DAY.
4 PARSONS PLEA.
GCE Divorce on the Ground That His Wife
Did Not Wear Her Hat Straight.


Did Not Wear Her Hat Straight.
A New York parson has obtained North
Dakota divorce on the ground that his
wife played golf on other than ladies' day
and did not wear her hat straight. Her
walk was also in bad form, tending to the
disturbance Of his peace of mind ana spir-
itual equilibrium.
These appear to be somewhat novel rea.
sons for issuing decree Of divorce. even
when the most liberal ideas of marriage
and its annUlment prevail, as they clearly
do in North Dakota. Of the legal proceed
ings, it is remarked that they were carried
on in very quiet manner, and no defense
was introduced, showing forbearanoe on
the part of the lady accused of not wear.
ing her hat straight which only the most
highly disciplined of her sex would have
exhibited. New York Tribune.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-08-11

One Of Her Majesty's ships has been
cruising about the Solomon Islands for
several weeks past furnishing the ma
tives who were supposed to be guilty
of the murder Of Captain Gibson. SIX
villages were burned by the represent
atives of this great christian nation
and "a great many hostages received
England doesn't want an arbitration
treaty with the Solomon Islands,
InsFlOrida the idea Of hum0r slightly
differs from other states. Last week
man there asked two boys there if
they wanted to see something funny.
On being told that they did he called
them into his room and there cut his
throat in their presence. Unfortu-
nateIy, the account does not tell how
the boys enjoyed the treat.
There does not seem to be very many
chunks Of prosperity floating around
in Muscogee county. The tax returns
there are more than million dollars
short of what they were last year.
John Griffin, Zanesville, O., says: 81
never lived day for thirty years with.
out suffering agony until box of De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve cured my
piles" For piles and rectal troubles,
cuts, bruises, sprains, eczema and all
skin troubles DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve is unequaled.
SALE-DAVIs DRUG Co
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-08-11

Weak woman ~ repeated time sadly.
"Ah, if you could but encounter the op.
position l have to meet from that
source -
Occasionally, he confessed, he was
prompted not only to turn back in his
fight, but to abandon it altogether.
Detroit Tribune.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-08-11

DR.. Wallis Face Bleach for sale by Mrs.
CAL. Mize.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-25
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS.
NE W BERLIN.

Mrs. Arthur Urick is spending few
days in Canton visiting friends and rela-
tiVes.
The whistles sounded the alarm of fire
on Tuesday evening at the carriage works
and had 1t not been for the prompt use
of the fire extinguishers, the result would
have been disastrous to our town.
Where ara the fire. extinguishers that
were purchased for the school house ?
They are not near the fchool-house.
The Ladies' Missionary Society Of the
II formed church will hold a social at
Mr.. George Shumaker's on Friday even
ing. One-fourth penny Of weight in
pounds of the lady holding the corre-
spending ticket, will be the gentleman g
price for supper.
In honor of her guest, Miss Lizzie Sex
auer, Of Canton, Miss Clara willaman
entsrt ined party Of friends on Mon
day evening. The evening was spent
in progressive pedro. Miss Eta VILLA
man wen first prize, fine china plate,
and Miss Clara Willaman received the
BOBBY. An elegant supper was served.
Mrs. Flora Lesh is visiting relatives In
Akron.
Mr.. u. Ream, who has been on the sick
list or the past few weeks, Is sgain at bis
post, postmaster Of our town.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-25
CARRIED A CORPSE.
A Mother Finds That Her Baby Has
Died While on the Way
Home in Her Arms.

The six weeks old child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel Yant,o Of Louisville, died in its
mothers arms while the parents we're on
their way home yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Yant had spent the day
with friends in Hurford strset and it
was late In the after noon when they
started for home. When passing the
residence Of Mrs l.. NJ. Trump in East
Lake street, the mother noticed that the
child was i'll, She hurriedly sprsng
from the carriage and entered the
Trump home. When the child was un-
wrapped it was dioovered that 1t was
dead. DR.. Scbilling was called. He pro-
nounced death due TO accidental hemor-
rhagss. The beresved parents have the
sympathy of the community in which
they live. Coroner McQuste was uoti-
fed Of the sudden death and he is In
vestigatin today.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-25
AFTER THE PLUMS.
TWO CANTON MEN ARE AMONG
THE APPLICANTS.
J. J. Grant Wants to Be Attorney For
the District and Bruce Carroll
Collector of the Port
Haskeil's Good Job.

Cleveland, March 22.-(Spe cial.)-
When 1t comes to filing the federsl offices
in this city, President Mckinley will find
himself embarrassed by an over-atun-
dance of material. And what is likely
to prove peculiar embarrassment TO
him Is the fact that oil the applicants
for these offices have at on time or an
other during tho humbler periods Of the
presidents political career, rendered him
valuable assistance.
The internal revenue collectorsbip, 1t
is reported, on the best Of authority, has
already been settled. Frank MoCord
gets that. The United States marshal
ship has likewise been placed beyond the
realm Of speculation. Col. ". @. Haskell
will, IL is reported, get this Appointment
Notwithstanding the faos that he is not
candidate for the office.
That's the way it goes" said one dis
appointed office seeker Friday, when the
fact that Col. Haskell would be named
as United States marshal for this district
bt came known. Col Haskell is not a
candidate for that job, but he gets 1t in
spite of that fact. He has it literally
thrown az his head. He is rich man,
but here am I, who worked early and
late for Mckinley, and deserve to be re-
warded II anybody isl can't get the
Office am begging and pleading for, al
though have the very strongest re-
comm endatiDns that a man could have,
and,need the place. I tell you it's tough. "
There are a host Of candidates for Uni
ted States district attorney, among whom
are Ernest S. Cook, of this city; James
J. Grant, of Canton; ex-Speaker L. G..
Layiu, Of Norwalk M. l.. Smyser, of
Wooster; Judge King, Of Youngstown
Fred F. Thomas, of Elyria; F. N. Ater-
holt, of Akron; ex-senator John J. Sul)i-
van, of jefferson; Fl. J. Eckley of Car
rollton, aud ex- Prosecuting Attorney Sey-
mour, of Medina.
For collectors of the port, the candidates
are o. c. Ringle, Captain O. E. Benbam,
George Hester and Captain NIB. Gary,
of this city; "A NJ. Parrish, of Wooster;
Bruce Correl, of Canton; john o. Hart,
of Warren, s. d. Holleubeck, of Char
don; and George Garfield, of Girard.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-25
ALLIANCE DEMOCRATS
Place Ticket in the Field That is
Worthy Of Unanimous
support.

The Democrats of Alliance have
placed the following ticket in the field :
Cemetery Director, G. W. Henry. First
ward-Council, George W. Carson; as
SCISSOR, E. Osborne. Second ward--Coun-
oil, J. W. Jones; assessor, E Morgan.
Third ward-Council, Jacob Lindsmith; !;
asses ,or, r. b. Fswcett. Fourth ward
Council, G. It. Fogle; assessor f. H.
Ewing. Fifth ward-Council E. H.
Brosius; assessor V. H. Carts, Board
of Education-B. f. Weybreoht, l. W.
Meredith. Justice of the Peace-John
Joseph. Trustee-Iames W. Roath. AL
liancs Preciuct--AssessOr T. c. Millard
road superintendent, James Shaffer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-25
GAVE HIM UP.
Perry SwartZ's BOndsman Got Wind
That the Man He Had Helped
Was Going Away.

Perry Swsrtz is the name of young
man whose plans, if he had any, were
rather suddenly thwsrted this morning.
Swartz was sentenced to the wcrkhouse
February /, with Willis While, having
been found guilty by Justice Shauafelt,
OF Hartville, Of overdriving a horse.
Previous to this time he had been found
guilty and bound Over to the Probate
court on charge Of petit larceny in steal
Ing ferret from his brother. At the
time of his second arrsst he was under
bond from Probate court, friend named
John Stickler having bniled him. Stick
Ter got word recently that Swsrtz pro
posed to skip to Michigan upon his re-
lease from the wOrkhouse. His time ex-
pired this morning and he was some
what surprised TO find Mr. icBler wait
ing for him. When told, however, that
his friend merely came to accompany
him to the Probate office to fix up the
bond matter, Swsrtz readily assented
Arriving at the Office Mr.. Stiokler in
formed the judge that he wished to be
released as surety, and with but very
few words of explanation, he left the
prisoner, whose hopes went glimmering,
as he was shortly afEerward conducted
to the county jail to await hearing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-25
AN OLD CITIZEN.
GEORGE FREDERICK PASSES
AWAY FROM THIS LIFE.
Had Been Connected with Manufac.
turing Interests For Many Years
aud Was One of the Best Known
of Cauton's Older Citizsns.

OF IantOn's Older Cttizsn8.
George Frederick, one of Cantou's best
known old citizens, died at 10 o'clock
last evening at his hoD,e, No. 1920 South
Cleveland avenue.
MIR. Frederick was born in Baltimore,
Maryland, in January, 1891, and was
tberef re over IS years tf age. When but
small boy he removed to Mansfield, and
the old gentleman, during the rec 5nt
campaign, liked to tell of the days he
played with John Sherman, who was
then school boy in the city be has ever
since made his home.
About the year 1856 he came to Can
ton and short time thereafter lie WAS
united In marriage to Miss Addie Ros-
tetter. The couple have ever since resided
in South Cleveland avenue. OF their
union were born four children, who, with
their aged mother, survive the father,
who has bOen called from his life Of use
fnlness here below. They ale Mrs. E.
p. Shaffer of Richmond, Va Edward
Frederick, Of Pittsburg; and Nellie and
Jessie Frederick, Cf this city.
Mr.. Frederick was one of the first en-
plcyes of G. Aultman s, Co. He was
an expert maohinist and for forty years
he was trusted employe Of that firm.
He never worked In any other manufac-
turing establi 'hmenr, bot Loyalty re-
mained with the firm through its vary
ing experiences Of SUCCESS and mi, for
tunes.
About three years ago he suffered a
slight attack of paralysis, which incapac-
itated him and he was forced to quit
work and remain quietly at home. He
was known during his life time as an
honest man who valued bis integrity
above all things. His friends were legion
and they, together with those who toilsd
with him at the old snop, will mourn
his death even though he was full Of years
when the summons came. His serious
illness began Pbout a week ago, when
dangerous complications we're diagnosed
by the attending physician. Everything
possible was doue to prolong his life, but
to no avail and last evening at the hour
named, surrounded by his sorrowing
wife and children he passed peacefully
away
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-25
Relief In Six hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
diseases relieved In six hours by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure. f."
This new remedy is great surprise on
account Of its exceeding promptness in re-
lieving pain In the bladder, kidneys, back
and every part OF the urinary passages
in male or female. IL relieves retention
OF water and pain In passing 1t almost
Immediately. II you want quick relief
and cure this is your remedy Sold by
Durbin, Wright q Co., druggists, Can.
ton, Ohio
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-25

A tired stomach is very much like a
sprained ankle, If you suffer from any
Of the symptoms of dy spel sia, your sto,n-
aoh IL tired. 1t needs n orutch. We
must relieve 1T Of all work for time, or
until 1t is restored to / S natural strength.
To do this successfully we must use a
food which Is already digested out.ide of
the body and which will aid the digestion
Of uther foods that may be taken with it.
Suoh a product is the Shaker Digestive
Cordial.
The Shakers have utilized the iiges-
tive principles present in plants for the
manufacture of this article and its sue
cess has been truly phenomenal You
can try 1t tor the nominal sum of 10 cents
as sample bottles are sold by all drug
gists at this price.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-25
Legal Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the Co operative
Company, known as the Fast End Supply Co.,
William M. Burson, and that this is notice TO par
ties dealing with said Company. that the Company
is no longer responsible for any debts contracted
ness to Mr.. Burson the best wishes and good will
Of the Company go with him; and the Company
desires to thank Mr.. Philip Schem per. the man
ager of said Company, for the careful and prudent
way in which he has conducted the business of
said Company. and further, that he Is no longer
interested in sail Company, and has the best
wishes of all the members of the Company for the
excellent way in which he has managed said
WILLIAM STARK, President.
JOHN IL. SP0NSELLER, Seo'y,
Of The East End Supply Company.
m10dt-wkly3t
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-25
Teachers Examinations.

The Board of Examiners of Stark county will
meet ut 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, on the THIRD Saturday OF
March and on the FOURTH Saturday Of August,
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 axaminatioua begin prom1fIv st a16A NJ
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.,
"A. sYLER, Clerk,
New Berlin, o.,
ExAMfNEha,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-25
Saturday, April 10Th, 1897,

at 10 O'Clock a. m, at the door of the court house.
the following deicribed real estate, to-wit Tract
Stark county, Ohio as the same appears on the
plat of said village, with all the appurtenances
thereon. Appraised at S7,00000. Tract No. 2,
township IL. and range s, containing four and
one half acres of land less SO perches. conveyed
by deed to Mrs. Mary Mark. Appraised at
$1,000 90.
Said property is fully described in the petition
in this cause of action, on file in the Probate
Court of Stark county, Ohio, to which reference is
hereby made.
Terms of sale-0ne third cash, balance in ono
and two years from day of sale. with interest at
per cent per annum from date of sale.
JOHN III, SP0NSELLER
Assignee of George W. Sponseller.
SAMUEL BURGERT, Attorney. ml1ew
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-25
LEGAL NOTICE.

Philip Snyder, whose residence Is unknown, Is
notified that Barbra Snyder did. on the third day
of September. 1895, file her petition in the office OF
the Clerk of Court OF Common Pleas within and
for the county OF Stark and state of Ohio, charg-
for more than three years last past, and asking
that she may be divorced from the said Philip
Snyder, and for reasonable alimony, which peti.
tion will stand for hearing at the next term of
said Court
Dated this 10th day Of December, A. d. 1896.
BARBRA SNYDER,
mllLw By X. A. PINN, her Atty.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-25
SET ASIDE.
Judge Taylor Finds Cause to Disre-
gard the Verdict Against
Jacob l.. Simon.

At CaIrollton this afternoon, Judge
Taylor set aside the verdict of the jury in
the case of Ohio VS.. Jacob l.. Simon.
1t will be remem bered that Mr.. Simon
was convicted Of embezzlement, growing
ont of the sale of oil property. The
weight of the evidence was entirely In
his favor yet the jury brought in YER
dict Of guilty. Judge Taylor very prop
erly set aside the verdict. This will
doubtless end the case against Mr.. Simon
and his friends are greatly pleased
thereat
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-25
NOT THIS YEAR.
An Intimation From Akron That the
Electric Line Will Not Be
Constructed at Once.

A special@ from Akron says; There is
now no probability that the Canton-Ak-
ron electric railroad will be built this
year. Application for franchise has been
made by W. A. Lynch of Canton, and
Others, and date was set for the hearing
Of the same. Now Mr.. Lynch has written
Auditor Sisler an early date lie not de-
sired. He intimates that the company
will not be ready TO 60 ahead until uext
year.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-25
Cures

Prove the merit of Hoods Sarsaparllla posi-
tive, perfect permanent Cures.
Cures of scrofula in severest forms, like
goitre, swelled neck, running sores, hip
disease, sores in the eyes.
Cures of Salt Rheum, with its intense itching
and burning scald head, letter, etc.
Cures of Boils, Pimples, and all other erup-
tions due to impure blood.
Cures of Dyspepsia and other troubles where
good stomach tonic was needed
Cures OF ofRheumatism, where patients were un-
able to work or walk for weeks.
Cures OF Catarrh by expelllng the impurities
which cause and sustain the disease.
Cures of Nervousness by properly toning and
feeding the nerves upon pure blood
Cures of That Tired Feeling by restoring
strength. Send for book Of cures BY
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-25
Renewals
]. c. Gerwig, Canton.
Clay ton T. Holl, New Berlin.
New Members.
Mary A. Cook, Canton, Box 81.
Essay ist, &C. A. Krider,
MARCH, APRIL, MAY.
The Most Favorable Season For Cur
ing Chronic Catarrh.

Winter weather causes catarrh. Ev-
eryboiy knows this. But everybody
does not stop to think that winter
weather delays the crte of catarrh. 1t
takes longer to cure a case of catarrh in
the winter generally than in the warm
season. Spring is here. Now is the time
favorable to the treatment of old and
especially stubborn cases of catarrh.
Read what old cases Pe-ru-na can cure
under favorable circumstances:
j. w. Orpe, Quanah, Texas, writes:
81 was afflicted with catarTh for twenty
years; for twelve years had been par
TALLY deaf. / did not think | could be
cured. | began taking Pe-ru-na, and
now believe myself to be permanently
cured"
Just think of i'll Now is the best time
to be cured quick. So-called spring fever
is really systemic catarrh. Pe-ru-na
eradicates the disesse completely.
Send for free catarrh book. Address,
The Pe-ru-na Drug Manufacturing Co.,
Columbus, Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-25
ID. NJ. ALEXANDER
Files a Deed of Assignment, Being
Unable to Weather the
Hard Times.

David NJ. Alexander, of this oity, filed
a deed Of assignment for the benefit of
his creditors, in the Probate office at S:15
Wednesday evening. }. A. Wann is
named as assignee and the assets are
given at 100000, with liabilities at S22,
900. Mr.. Alexander is reel estate dealer
and has 700 acres of land near Wheeling
with extensive property interests in
Cleveland and Canton. The bond of the
assignee was filed and approved.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-25

+. e. Turner, of Compton, Mo. writes
us that after suffering from piles for
seventeen years, he completely cured
them by using three boxes Of DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salye. 1t cures eczema and
severe skin diseases. +. p. Shanafelt 4
Co., q. N. -Nye, Fishers drug store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-25

They are 80 small that the most sensi-
tive persons take them, they are so
effective that the most obstinate cases
OF consumption and torpid liver yield to
them. That Is why DeWitt's Little
Early Risers are known as the famous
little pills. r. p. 5h tDafslt 4 Co., q. N.
Nye, Fishers Drug Store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-25
AUCTIONEER

The undersigned, having returned to Stark
county. offers his services
AS AUCTIONEER.
My experience as Auctioneer is of more than 80
years. All business In my line will be carefully
attended to. Terms reasonable
X. @, HANES,
j28Om' 1916 East Tuscarawas St., Canton
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-25

"For three years suffered from salt
Rheum. II covered my hands to such
an extent that could not wash them.
Two bottles OF Burdoek Blood Hitters
cured me" Libbie Young, P0pe's
Mills, 81, Lawrence County, N X.