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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-03-27
The Hutchinson Jubilee,

The music to be used in the next am
nual jubilee at Hutchinson has just
been made public and it, with other
Information, will soon be sent to the
various towns of the state where there
are large choruses- The jubilee will
be held May IS to 81.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-03-27

Joseph and Alva Simmons, sons of a
farmer near Beloit, were arrested for
Illicit distilling. The officers captured
800 gallons Of moonshine whisky which
had been manufactured in Wyoming
and hauled to Beloit by wagon.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-03-27
Winfield Wants a Park.

There is plan on foot at Winfield to
convert 40 aires of land in the south
east part of the city into artificial
park. The plan includes bathing,
boating, skating, ETC., with baseball
and football grounds, bicycle track
and other sports.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-03-27

The appoin tment of Gen. Powell
Clayton, of Arkansas, as minister to
Mexico, will be gladly received by a
great many Kansas ex-soldiers who
knew him as an officer in the Sixth
Kansas cavalry.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-03-27
A Flaw in the Banking Law

Bank Commissioner Breidenthal has
discovered that for some mysterious
cause a very important section was
ommitted from the new banking bill,
which provided that no bank could
loan its funds to stockholders on their
stock as COLLATERAL security.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-03-27
KANSAS STATE NEWS.
A Protest Against Iiristow.

Every republican member of the
Kansas senate sent a protest to WASH
ington against the appointment of J.
L. Bristow, eX-private secretary of
Gov. Morrill,, who wants the position
of fourth assistant postmaster-generaL
They said Bristow has had enough.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-03-27

VIII Interest Second-C1ass Cities.
The law requiring the election OF
marshal, clerk and street commission
er in all second-class cities of the state
has become effective and elections held
in April will come under its provisions
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-03-27
Bv Rail Instead of Wagon.

The Santa Fe railroad wants farmers
along its route to have their milk trans
ported to creameries by train instead
of by wagon, claiming it would save
the milk from injury it sustains by
WAGON haulinU
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-03
JACOB MENTZER
DIES SUDDENLY AT HIS HOME,
OF APOPLEXY.
Was in His Usual Health Before Re-
tiring, but Died a Few Minutes
After Getting into Bed-A
Splendid Citizen Gone.

Navarro, May 29.-(Specisl. )-One
of the foremost citizens of Stark county,
Mr.. Jacob Mentzer, died suddenly at his
home here last night, of apoplexy. Citi-
zens hare have not recovered from the
shock, as the death was sudden and Mr.
Mentzer was highly esteemed. He had
been in bis usual good health, and shook
hands with several friends at the hotel
before going home. When he went home
shortly before 10 O'Clock, he had hardly
gotten into bed, when he called to his
wife fer drink Of water, saying, " am
dying" Before Dr.. A. H. Cans could
be summoned who lives but a short dis
tance from the Msntz residence. he was
dead. Mr.. Menzter was forme ly coroner
of Stark county, and was prominent
Democrat, one of. the. lest citizens in the
He was mayor of Navarro for
several years. The funeral will be held
Monday morning at 10 o'cl ok, from
the res idenCe
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-03

the gold standard was not the proper
remedy to open the mills and consume
the product of the mi 1es that work
might be plenty everywhere. 1--WE are
not complaining Of these who have
ame ed wealth." said Mr.. Welty," hut
We are complaining of policy which
permits q few to roll in luxury ct the
expense of the many. You men who
bi your families goo1-bye in the morn
ing, take your lives in your hands and
dig the wealth from the earth, at mere
pittancs for pay, see those earnings di-
vided for the benefit Of the already
wealthy who are crying for more protec-
ton. 1t was said during the campaign
that the n ills and net tie mints, should
be opened l want to see both open.
Tney should go hand in hand. We have
both shut now"
Mr.. welty took up the decentralization
Of silver and pointed out the results Of
t1at infamous scheme to rob the people.
IF we had started on single standard
aud fixed our values on that bt sis, there
might he degree of sense In striking
down one Of the metals, but having fixed
value, on double satndard, you have a
right, at least, to lie consulted before
that standard is changed. We are not
asking an experiment We want to go
back to where we were-to the good
times we had when the two constitutional
metals were used as the standard. 1t
doesn't do fellow much good to con-
template that the dollar that somebody
else has it worth double, IL he hasn't a
dollar himself, either single or double. A
friend remarked to me that Mr.. Mckinley
had accomplished one thing and that
was that he had made about everybody
keep Lieut. this year. Let's have more
money. You never heard anybody COM
planning about having too much money.
The family was never better cared for
than when he farmer was getting fair
price for his wheat and money wss cheap.
We know that wrong has been done.
Leu US nave Une courage anu bne mau-
hood to right It,.
Mr.. Weltys address was listened to
with marked attention and was literally
punctuated with applause. 1t was an
able presentation Of the issue.
Before the meeting adjourn ed the re-
organization resolution offered by Col.
Holloway Was unanimously adopted on
motion Of Mr.. Peter German. At the
conclusion Of the meeting many sigma
tnres TO the club roster were received.
Other rntetipgs will he held during the
campaign and North Lawrence will add
a greatly increased number Of protests to
plutoorscy and the gold standard this
fall
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-03
JUDGE FOR YOURSELF.
Which is Better, Try an Experiment
or Profit by Canton Citi-
Zen's Experience

Something new is an experiment.
Must be proven to be as represented.
Be successful at home or you doubt it.
The statement of a manufacturer is not
convincing proof or merit.
But the Endorsement of friends is.
Now, supposing you had bad back.
A Lame, Weak or Aching one.
Would you experiment on it?
You will read of many so-Called cures.
But they come from far-away places.
It's different when the Endorsement
comes from home.
Easy to prove that it is so.
Home Endorsement is the proof that
backs every box of Doan's Kidney Pills.
Read this case:
Mrs. G. +. Dages, No. 90 Walnut ST.,
wife of the Cigar Mfg. doing business at
the same address, and member of the
Grand Army Band, says; ~ have inheri-
ted kidney disease from my mother. She
has been troubled with dropsy for years.
have had a weak back since childhood,
which developed into dragging, tired
out pain across the loins that was very
distressing as well as painful. Often
while sitting in one position, such as
sewing, / would have such terrible sharp
twinges of pain in the kidneys that would
compel me to give up and move about
to rest myself My husbend got box of
Doan's Kidney Pills at Durbin- Wright
Co.'s drug store, thinking they might re.
lieve me, and l am more than pleased
that have given them trial, as have
found them so very good. l felt change
after using few doses. I can honestly
say that they are worthy of a trial to any
one suffering from kidney disease. My
personal experience has taught me this,
my mother can say more for them, as
she has been taking Doan's Kidney Pills
for Dropsy, and the last l heard from
her she was improving rapidly"
Doan's Kidney Pills are sold for so
cents per box, or boxes for $3.50 by all
dealers, or mailed on receipt of price, by
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. ", sole
agents for the U. S.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-03
LEGAL NOTICE.

George Frederick Koehler and Helena Koehler,
husband and wife. whose residence is unknown,
and the unknown heirs Of said George Frederick
that on the Goth day of March. 1897, Zebulon
Davis ct al filed their petition in Common Pleas
Court of Stark county Ohio. being case No. l2054,
the cancellation of certain mortgages therein de-
scribed, and the queting of the title to the prem
ises described in the petition as against any claim
or claims Of the defendants. or either of them.
and forever barring them from claim ng and in
terests therein or title thereto. Said parties are
required TO answer on or before tho 3rd day of
July, 1897, or decree will be taken against them.
ZEBULON DAVIS.
BY WEITY IL ALRAuGH. Att'Ya. a2qLM
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-03
SHOCK WAS FATAL.
An Old Lady, Who Was Maltreated
By Burglars, Near Canal
Dover.

Canal Dover, o, May 27.-(Special.)-
Mrs. Elizabeth Balliett, aged 81, who,
with her two daughters, wers tortured
and ab1sed near here about a week ago
by human fiends, is dead, and there is
no doubt that her death was the result of
the brutal treatment she received from
the four masked men who burst into the
house on the night in question, bound
and gagged the aged woman, and lift
her tied to the bed for FIVE hours. Ema-
line, the daughter whose feet were burned
to blisters, has not yet recovered from
the shock. The people of the county are
very indignant over tie affair, and the
commissioners are being criticized for
not taking steps to apprehend the crimi,
nails
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-03


hore the free silver convention Of primary
will endorse our nominees, while select
ing their own, we have therefore deter
mined TO positively nominate Populists
for the office of Recorder and one men,
ber Of the legislature, and demand the co.
dOrsement Of the Populist nominee for
State Senator from this district by the
fres silver Democracy Of this county.
We will oompromite on county com mis-
sioner by nominating John H. Dsger Of
Robertsville, without either his solioita-
tion or request, b. cause he isIa man around
whom ell silyori.es can rally, regardless
Of party sfflliation.
We proclaim our unalterable opposition
to the gold standard and its champions,
as well as to those who have no convio-
tions on the question, and in politics we
will fight them to h list ditch, no
matter where or when wo find them.
Approved at Canton, Ohio, by the re-
preventative Populists of Stark county, in
conference assent bled, this goth day of
May, 1897.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-03
BRIGHT YOUNG MAN
Is Admitted to the Bar and Will
Practice His Profession in
Canton.

Joseph NJ. Blake, son Of Hon. John f.
Blake, was admitted 50 the bar at Co.
lumbus, yesterday. Mr.. Blake is q
young man of more than ordinary ability,
and his future seems to promise unquali-
fed success. Possessing a character Of
strength, and exhibiting in his youth an
honesty of purpose and earnest respect
for all that is elevated and noble in life,
he enters upon the career Of an attorney
at-law with all the requisites of sue
cesstul practitioner Mr. Blake has not
fully determined upon a location, but
will, in all probability, remain in Can
ton for few years, at least. His many
friends wish him prosperity and honor
in Lis adopted profession.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-03
PROLONGED FAST.
INFIRMARY INMATE DECLINES
BREAD AND WATER.
Says He IL Not Able to Work, and the
Superintendent is of Opposite
Opinion-Can't Eat If He
Doesn't Work.

A report reached this city today that
inmate Of the In6rmary was being badly
treated by the superintendent, whom, it
was alleged, had kept a crippled old man
on bread and water for eight days. A
News Democrat reporter learned the
following from Superintendent Gerwig:
Joseph c. Van Pelt, aged II years
has been in the county aims house for
seven years. Since Mr.. Gerwig took
possession he states that Van Pelt has
never done stroke of work, although
perfectly able to do 80. Last Friday he
told the aged inmate that he would have
to work in the kituhen or he would get
nothing to eat but bread and water. The
old man refused to work and when he en-
tered the dining room at the noon hour
he was told he could not have anything
but breac and water. Van Pelt l. ft the
room and has made no effort to attend
meal since.
This story was oorroborated py the
chief cook, Miss May Speaker and AS
sistant Superintendent J. H. Sletfen,
both affirming that Van Pelt was per-
fsctly able to do the light work required
of him.
Joseph Van Pelt was seen by the re-
porter. He said he had nevsr been kindly
treated by Superintendent Gerwig,
whom hs insisted had blamed him as the
instigator Of assertions previously pub
lished. He said he was old, sick and in
firm, and unable to do any work at all,
and emphatically stated that he would
die rather than eat at the table. He
was awaiting the meeting of the directors
next Wednesday, he said, when he
would bring the matter before them.
Van Pelt formerly lived in Carrollton,
where he was at one time prosperous,
and a candidate for mayor. He is in.
telligent, fat and evidently more fully
enjoys game OF seVen-up than peelinp
potatoes, az he was busily engaged ir
shuf1ling the cards while oonyersinG
with the newspaper man. The matter
will be thoroughly investigated at tht
meeting OF the directors next Wednesday
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-03
Teachers Examinations.

The Board of Examiners Of Stark county will
meet at Canton for the exaUination 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 Boxwel 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, 1897-06-03
DAMAGE SUIT
FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
W. A. McCrea Makes Counter Charges
Against Joseph Friedman Who
Recently Brought Suit For
Lib1I-Other Cases Filed.

Lib1I-Other Cases Filed.
Some time ago Joseph Friedman Of
the Canton Notion Company, of North
Market street, brought suit for several
thousand dollars damages against W. A.
McCrea his former employer, charging
defendant with having written alleged
libelous letters to patrons OF the new
firm. A News-DemoCrat reporter learned
Monday morning that on Saturday after
noon petition with counter charges
was filed by W. A .McCrea against the
plaintiff in the former caSe. The county
clerks office was not open today and
the petition could not be seen. 1t was
st ,ted that 1t was filed by Day, Lynch
& Day, as attorneys, aud the reporter
oillsd on Mr.. Lynch who said that a
case of the kind, praying for damages to
the amount of several thousand dollars
had bean filed Saturday but that it was
their desire to keep the matter out Of the
papers until the case came to trial The
attorney did not care to say anything
further on the subject, hencssthe exact
grounds upon which the suit is brought
are unknown.
Judge McCarty held court this morn
ing long enough to hear the arguments
in the cases of Hoover sv. Simmons
and the Canton Steel Company vs..
Moock ct al
The offices of the court house were
closed today with the exception Of the
probate offlce, which elofed at o'cook.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-03
Prosperity and Wages.

At Canton, Ohio, the Wrought Iron
Bridge Company has reduced wages
frow 10 to % per cent. This is the home
town of the "Advance Agent of Pros
perity," where last year Mckinley made
several speeches daily, promising con.
slant employment at increased wages to
workingmen in case he was elected. He
was elected, and the Canton mechanic is
now getting his prosperity" in the
shape Of lower wages, - Wood County
Democrat.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-03
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder for the feet.
1t cures painful, swollen, smarting feet
and instantly takes the sting out of
corns and bunions. It's the greatest
comfort discovery of the age. Aliens
Foot-Ease makes tight.htting or new
shoes feel easy. 1t is certain cure for
sweating, callous and hot, tired, aching
feet. Try it today. Sold by all drug.
gists and shoe stores. By mail for 25c.
in stamps. Trial package FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen S Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-03
WHAT L LIVE FOR.
BY G. LINNAEUs BANKS.

l live TO hold communion
With all that is divine;
To feel there is union
'Twixt natures heart and mine;
TO profit by affiiction,
Reap truths from fields of fiction,
Grow wiser from conviction,
And fulfill each grand design.
/ live to hail that season
By gifted minds foretold,
When men shall live by reason,
And not alone by goldi
When man TO man united,
And every wrong thing righted,
The whole world shall Delighted
As Eden was of old.
live for those who love me,
For those who know me true;
For the heaven that smiles above me.
And awaits my spirit, too;
For the cause that lacks assistance,
For the wrong that needs resistance,
For the future in the distance,
And the good that can do.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-03
Lady Eiyria,s Prospects.

Lady Elyria, dve-year old sister to
Gertrude and Peveril, in Charlie Mell's
string, would make great match for
Elloree. They are gated and look very
much alike. Barring accident she will
get mark of Gals this year, from the
showing abe made at the track Wednes
day. 1t is rather strange that parties
wanting racing material will stand
around ct a sale as they did last week
and sea three year old sister to Lady
Elyria sell for .$lOO.- American Sports
man.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-03
Sale of Bonds.

The Board Of Education, of Minerva Village
School District, will receive sealed bids for the
sale of bonds, authorized by an election held un
der section 1891, Ohio school laws, to the amount
of FIVE thousand dollars s5O00, to be issued under
section $685. Ohio school laws. in sums of one
thousand dollars sl 00Ol each. payable in q 6,7
and years fromdate OF issue, and bearing inter-
est at per cent, payable semi,annually. All bids
to be in the hands Of Clerk of Board of Education
by IL o'clock noon, June 18th. 1897.
All bids must be accompanied by guarantee
Of $50.
The Board reserves the right to accept or reject
any or all bids.
By order Of the Board.
W. M. M0REHEAD,
m20dw Clerk.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-03
Road Notice.

Notice is hereby given that petition will be
presented to the Commissioners of Stark county,
at their next session. June 7th, A. d. 1897, pray
lowing line, to wit:
Beginning at the intersection of West Lake
street and the Fulton road and extending. west
tions four (4) and FIVE t5) Of Canton township to
the intersection of Clarendon avenue and the
county road known as the Lake street extension.
W. r. SCHARI0,
may6ew Principal Petitioner.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-03

For more than hundred years the
Shakers have been studying the remed-
ial properties of plants. They have
made many discoveries, but their great
est achievement was made last year. 1t
is a cordial that contains already diges-
ted food and is digester of food II is
effective in removing distress after eating
and Greats an appetite for more food so
that eating becomes pleasure. Pale,
thin people become plump and healthy
under its use. 1t arrests the wasting Of
consumption.
There never has been such step for
ward i'll the cure of indigestion as this
Shaker Cordial. Your druggist will be
glad to give you little book descriptive
of the product.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-03
naIisf In six Hour..

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
diseases relieved In six hours by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure :"
This new remedy is . great supsirse on
account Of It's exceeding promptness In re-
lieving pain In the bladder, kidneys, back
and every part Of tho urinary passages
In male or female. II relieves retention
OF water and pain in passing II almost
immedistely. II you want quick relief
and cure this 10 your remedy. BoIc by
Dnrbin, wrisbt q Co.. drusgists, Oan'
Ton, Ohio
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-03

In the case Of Mcdonald VS., The vii
lage of Louisville TO restrain 1t from
widening certain street, which would
neoessitate the cutting away or moving
tho fronts Of certain properties, Judge
MoCasty made the temporary injunction
a perpetual ons, BY decision Friday
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-03
Legal Notice.

Edward Race residing in Streeter, Illinois, will
take notice that on the 9th day of February 1897,
Common Pleas of Stark county, Ohio, in case No.
l20l4, against the above named party, praying for
a 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, 1897-06-03
Notice Of Appointment.

Assignment of George J. Geszner.
The undersigned has been duly appointed and
qualified as Assignee in trust for the benefit of
the creditors of deorge j. Geszner, of Paris Tp.,
Stark county. Ohio. All persons indebted TO said
assignor will make immediate payment. and credi-
tors will present their claims, according to law.
duly authenticated, to the undersigned for allow
ance.
Dated this 18th day of May. A. D. 1897.
VALENTINE M0NG,
aa,s,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-03

afternoon. These properties had gained
their right Of title by reason of their
being so situated for more than twenty
one years. The decision did not apply TO
that portion Of the street where the wild
ening would net make it necessary to
damage property by cutting 1t away.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-03

Be Not Deceived. A Cough, Hoarse-
ness or Group, are not to be trified with.
A dose in time of Shiloh's Cure will save
you much trouble. Sold by Fred p.
Shanafelt & Co., e. L. Ortt, Market St.;
X. @, Miller, East End.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-03
NOTICE

Henry Long. residence unknown. will take no.
tice that on the 10th day Of May, 1897, Emma
Long filed her petition in the Court Of Common
praying for a 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.
J. A. WELLER. Atty for Plaintiff. m27Lw
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-03
A Reunion.

The annual reunion of the 18TH Regi-
ment o. V. 1. Association will be held
at Chillioothe, Ohio, during the Ohio
Department Encampment, ON June 10,
and 10, 1897
Chas. j. Woodward, Secretary,
Nancy, Ohio.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-03
Taking Easy Milsa.

Trainer Nell is working number
of fast ones for John G. Welty, of Canton.
Pilot Boy stepped mile inc 80 this
week. Altous in s;s9, Amelia In s:81N,
and Lady ElrIa In 2.33A.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-03

"Burdock Blood Bitters entirely cured
me Of terrible breaking out all over my
body. 1t is wonderful medicine" Miss
Julia Elbridge, Box 80, West Cornwall,