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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
MORE SWEEPING REDUCTIONS.
The Broad AK of fRetrenchment Weld
ed Among the r. X. Shopmen.

ed Among the r. X. Shopmen.
As stated in the Post on Sunday the
most sweeping reductions have been
made in the shop forces and other de-
partments of the Pennsylvania lines,
and the ak is being sharpened for more
work of the same kind. At Columbus
2l5 men were let go, and about. 200 ct
Cincinnati and Indianapolis and other
points in Indiana and Illinois,. while IS
were discharged at Dennison. 1t is un-
derstood that the shops along the North.
west system, between Allegheny and
Fort Wayne, and at Erie and Lawrence
Junction will be treated in the same
way, and that before the thinning out
process is completed at least 1000 men
will be discharged. The railroad officials
were reluctant to do this, but were forced
to cut down the wages or reduce the
working forces, and as wages are already
below the minimum of subsistence, they
were obliged to use the last desperate
alternative. Traffic and business con-
ditions are the worst possible, and the
prospects are not any too bright, and
the fact that the men are discharged in
stead Of suspended shows that the
officials have lost hope in the future.
The poor men discharged lose their
rights the Voluntary Relief associa-
ton, as they are required in the COM
mencement of their railroad careers to
sign release with the company, ex-
empting the latter from liability to suffer
damages from claims made for relief
money in case man is discharged for
no matter what cause. But the worst
feature of all is the fact that the men
have been working only half time for
over year, and when discharged many
of them were without clothes or money.
Just as soon as many Of the boarding
house proprietors learned that the poor
fellows had been dropped from the pay
roll, they issued orders to the untortun-
ates to leave their only places of abode.
This means that hundreds of men will be
forced to become tramps and paupers,
and as jobs are harder to find these days
than diamonds, they will be almost
| without hope.-Post, May 1S.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
A BARGAIN SALE

of Hardware and Farming ImpIe.
ments at c. c. snyder's Old Stand.
The sale Of hardware and farmers
implements is now going on at the old
stand of O. O. Snyder, in East Tusoara-
was street. This is an assingee's sale
conducted by the authorized trustees,
Messrs. II. W. Hossler and W. II.
Shaffer, and great bargains await all
who desire anything In the line Of road
scrapres, wheel bsrrows, platform scales,
feed cutters, step ladders, screen doors,
uhurns, tubs, cultiyators, shovel-plowi
or general hardware. A stock OF breeoh
loading guns are TO be sold al less than
cost, This is money-saying sale.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
A MIDWAY MAY ODE.

Gay spring is here. the woods are bright.
The lilac buds are turning white.
The onions have commenced to sprout,
The wooJchuck ventures on the scout.
The scudding crow is flying high.
The cat owl opens wide his eye.
The high-bred dame in mere and mead,
With blue blood colt, alert with speed,
Is nibbling grass in conscious pride,
With the acteal sucker by her side,
The German band plays loud for beer,
The farmer yokes the wild eyed steer,
And while he plows the garden up,
The boy cajoles the brindle pup.
The bobolink is bobbing gay,
The red winged blackbird chirps his lay,
And plain hens. 100, are on the lay.
The dog wood blossoms, white and bright,
Shine DER the tamarack swamp all night,
Where bull frogs sport in scummy pools,
And Groom and spoon like human fools.
o, spring, sweet spring, in early May,
You're bright in blossom, song, and gay,
IT'S sad you cannot always stay.
Gen. l. r. Sherwood, in American Sportsman
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
Gu res

Prove the merit Of Hoods SarsapaTllla posi-
tive perfect, permanent Cures
Cures of scrofula in soverest 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, Plmples, and all other erup-
tiOns due to impure blood
Cures of Dyspepsia and other troubles where
a good stomach tonic was needed.
Cures of rheumatism, where patients were un-
able to work or walk for weeks.
Cures of Catarrh by expellng 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, 1897-05-27

favor Of redemption Of greenbacks In sill
yer dollars snd his opinion Of long ago
10 opposition to the payment Of bonds
in gold have been here cited at some
length for the benefit Of President Mo
Kinley ami Secretary Gage. A careful
study Of the gospel Of silver redemption,
according to joni Sherman, will enable
these high functionsrie5 to avoid any
embarrsssm ent about the gold reserve.
AS long as silver holds out they have
only to follow Sherman's views as above
quoted, and redeem greenbacks 10 silver
dollars. No more bonds.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
CHANDELIER FELL.
A Little Child is Fatally Burned and
the Father and Mother Are
Painfully Injured.

1. J. Stuck, his wife and child, mar
rowly escaped death in a horrible man
ner at Justus. They wers seated under
a hanging lamp which fell. In an in
stant the three were enveloped in fan es
and terribly burned. The child will die.
Mr.. Sucks injuries are serious and Mrs.
Stuck's painful.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
May Be Renefciariea.

Word has besn received In Canton to the
effect that John Crissman, of Pbiladel,
phia,a bachelor, has died, leaving an es.
tate valued at 81, 900, 900. 1t is under
stood that Squire A. Ringle and Mrs
Carrie Shesrer are numbered among sixty
legal heirs and an attorney has been EN-
ployed TO inquire into the matter Tht
two Cantonians ara said to be distant
relatives of the deceased.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
DROPPED IN THE FIELD.
Coroner McQuate Receives Word Of the
Sudden Death Of Teamster
Near Louisville.

Coroner McQuate received word this
afternoon that tesmster named John
Kliugerman had dropped dead while at
work on farm near Louisville. The man
was seen to suddenly fall to the ground
and when his companions rushed to his
assistance they found that life was extinct.
TIE coroner will investigate.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
NOTICE.

Mary Scheetz. residing in Metamora, Weodford
liam Bowers, residing in Keokuk, Iowa, and
Elizabeth Bowers; whose place of residence
is unknown, will take notice that on the
IOate filed 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 cancellng CT certain mort
cages given by John Rose and Thomas Rose To
Joseph Rector. recorded in Vol, 80, age 4l2, and
also mortgage from Francis Miller 10 John L.
Bower. recorded in Vol. so, Page 469 Stark Coun-
ty Mortgage Deed Records, which mortgages are
on the premises described in said petition.
Said parties are required 10 answer on or before
the 8rd day of July, A. ID. 1897, or Judgment may
be taken against them.
FhANCES NJ. EONROATE.
WELTY * AhBAUGH. Plaintiffs Att'ys, m6Lw
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
RocKeFELLsR FOR THE RIGHT.

He viii Not Compel His Men to1work
on sunday.
CLEVELAND, May 24.-It is announced
that John ID. Rockefeller has issued an
edict against Sunday labor by the men
employed ON his ore docks on the upper
and lower lakes.
While the men are expected to re-
Fpond to calls to load or unload vesse's
at any hour Of the day or night, they
will not be asked to work betwsen mid,
night Saturday and midnight Sunday
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
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 1901, Ohio school laws, to the amount
section 1898, Ohio school laws, in sums of one
thousand dollars CSl 600 each, payable in Q. A. 6.
and years from date o. issue, and bearing inter-
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 10 accept or reject
any or all bids
By order of the Board
W. NJ. M0REHEAD.
mAdw Clerk.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
MARLBORO BOY.
In Fit Of Dependency He Kills
Himself in Western
City

Coroner McQuate received telegram
at noon today notifying him of the sui
eide Of George Chain at Highland Iuu,
Iowa, The coroner was requested to in
form r. T. Chain, the father of the dead
man, who is a well known resident of
Marlboro, this county. The young man,
in fit of despondency, shot himself.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
EXCHANGED SHOTS.
Burglars Attempt to Enter the Resi-
dence of John Pontius and an
Encounter Ensues.

A report to the police, from North
Canton, states that burglars attempted to
enter the country home of John Pontius
on the Harrisburg road, few nights
since. This family, 1t is said, were
aroused by the efforts Of the thieves to
enter, and two men were seen in the
bright moonlight. Several shots we're
exchanged with the result that one Of
the burglars limped away as II struck in
the leg by bullet.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
A Jewish Lodge Meeting,

INDIANAPOLIS May 24.-The annual
meeting of district grand lodge No. 2,
Order of B'Nai Birth, is in session
here. The district is composed of
Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Kansas, Mis-
souri,, Colorado and New Mexico.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27


Trustees of the st. Johns Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Plaintiffs,
The Presbyterian and the Reform ed
Church, Defendants
Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of
April, 1897, the said plaintiffs filed their petition
in the Court of Common Pleas of Stark county,
Ohio, against the said defendants, set ing forth
that on the 18th day of December, 1920, Elias
Benner ana Mary Benner. his wife, execu ed their
deed to the Trustees of the Lutheran church and
the Presbyterian church for lots No AZ and As, in
the village OF uniontown. in said county, which
said real estate to be used and occupied by the
congregations Of tho said churches. Jointly, Tor
church property; that they were so occupied until
the year 1879, when the said Presbyterian Oongre-
CATION was dissolved, disbanded, and sed TO
exist. and that the said Lutheran congregation
suece eded to all the rights enjoyed by the said
Presbyterian congregation and have occupied said
premises from that date exclusively, and have now
the exclusive possession thereof. and that on the
9th day of January, 1922 one Barnett Hazel con-
yeyed to the Trustees Of the Lutheran Church and
the Reformed Church, jointly, lot No. 46, in said
village OF UnontOwn; and about the year 1870
one John CreichbaUm conveyed to the said Lu-
theran church and the Presbyterian church IS feet
off of the north end Of lots No. 40 al SO; and one
John Schnee conveyed to the same churches 80
fee off of the north end of lot No. 81. in said
village of Uniontown, which said north ends of
said lots have been useo by the said plaintiffs as
and for church property ever since the year 1870.
. That the said Reformed church has long since
disbanded, dissolved and cease to exist as an or
ganiEltion and the said plaintiff, the ST. Johns
Evangelical Lutheran church. has succeeded 10 all
the right, title and interest Of the said organiza-
tOn, and is now in possession thereof and has al
ways been in the possession Of said premises, and
has used the same as church property and have
always claimed TO be the owner of the said prem.
lses' Ana the said st. Johns Evangelical Lu.
theran Church is now about to erect a valuable
building upon the real estate, to be used as church
property.
And tho said plaintiffs pray the court that the
title o the premises, herein described, be queted
as against the defendants, and the rights of the
plaintiffs determined, and for such further relief
as the plaintiff may be entitled to
Said peti ion will be for hearing June 10th, 1897
By WELTY & ALBAUGH,
a29Lw Attorneys for Pmintifs
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
May Save Gordy's Neck.

GEoRaETowN, DEL, May 24.-It is
rumored that Lawyer Cullen, the chief
attorney for the defense in the Gordy
case. has in his possession a letter
which states that the writer and a COM
panion plotted the murder of Mrs.
Lewis, for VIII Sc death James M. Gordy
ia TO hang on June IL.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27

II should be made matter of public
snSwsdge that sd RSwitts Witch itS ~ Hazel tSa
sa,ye w, cure ha ples Sa shS
favorite for burns, scalds, cuts, bruises
and sores of all kinds. Y. p. Shana-
felt 4 Co., O. N. Nye, Fishers drug store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
Prosperity and the Church.

The church Of the United Brethrsn
in Christ, of Massillon, filed a deed of
assignment at 1916 Friday. George
Snyder is assignee. The assets are given
at from $4,000 to $4,000, with liabilities
the same
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
coIumbiana County Jail Damaged. i.

At l2 O'Clock Saturday fire was dis,
covered in the basemS ont of the Jail at Lis.
hon. The flames quickly spread to the
first floor, where the furniture and fix
lures were considerably damaged before
the fire was subdued. 1t is thought thai
the fire originated in an accumulation OF
rubbish Ia the basement.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
Has Power to Mako psane.

ATHENS, May 24.-It is reported here
semi. officially that Edam Pasha, com.
mander of the Turkish army in Thes.
sally, has informed the Greek officers
who, in conjunction with the Turkish
officers, are arranging the neutral zone,
that he is empowered to negotiate the
terms of peace with Greece direct.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
AMERICAN VICTIMS NUMBER 1,2o,

Full Reports FVom Cuba Swell the List
OF the Destitute.
WASHINGTON, May "a. - Secretary
Sherman has received dispatch from
Consul General Lee, stating that the
number of Americans who are starving
to death in Cuba because of General
Weyler's orders confning non com.
batants to fortified cities, will number
at least 1900
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
Notice Of Appointment.
Asslrnment Of deorge ]. tlernnor.

Assignment of George j, Geszner.
The undersigned has been duly appointed and
qualified as Assignee in trust for the benefit Of
Stark county, Ohio. All persons indebted 10 MA
assignoE will make immediate payment and credi-
tors will present their claims, according To law.
duly authenticated, TO the undersigned Tor allow.
Dated this lath day Of Maya, D. 1897.
ooa. VALENTINE MQNq,
1odt Assignee.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
Probate Court.

Estate Of Amanda Notringer, Canton,
petition to sell real estate filed.
Estate of Joseph Henry, Canton, ap
praisement Of real estate filed and ap
proved.
Guardiaship, of Ira Yoder, Cantor
township apparisement OF wards rea
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
1uteiligen, Animal Returned

W. 7. Koons, Of ResdurpaD, reported
to the police that bay mare he had
ownud for ten years, but had some time
ago sold, returned to him. He desired
the present owner, II found, to he notified.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
WANTED CAPT. HART.
Spaniards After a Ship They
Thought He Was On.
THRICE CHASED by wARsHIps.

Once Perfect storm of Shot Fell About
the steamer Escaped Each
Time - The Captain Had Been De-
tained by Arrest.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27

Laxol Is the best medicine for children.
Doctors recommend it In place Of Castor
Oil
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
LEGAL NOTICE.
Stark County, SS' Pleas.

Milton NJ. Bauer ct al, I
Trustees of the st. Johns Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Plaintiffs,
vs.,
The Presbyterian and the Reformed
Church, Defendants.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-04-29

A BILL has been introduced in the Legislature for the creation of a new Chancery district, to be com posed of Jefferson, Arkansas, Mon roe and Cleveland counties. The people of Jefferson county are at a loss to understand this political movement. Jefferson county is already in a chancery district and Pine Bluff is the home of the Chan cellor thereof, and, so far as we are advised, the present arrangement, is entirely satisfactory to the peo
 pie. The movement has all the ap- pearances of a political scheme to create another fat cffice at the ex- peIse of the people and the State.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-04-29

HEAVY wind-storms and rain passed over Oklahoma Wednesday, doing great damage. The water spout was greatest at Gutherie and in the Canadian Valley. The loss of life and property was something frightful. At least a dozen people lost their lives near Gutherie, and a million dollars worth of property was destroyed in the Canadian Valley. The wind was accompanied by mighty wall of water from six to eight feet high, which swept all before it. Business is suspended at Gutherie.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-04-29
Hoods Sarsaparilla I. 4... .hs sloss ess Purifier. C. I. Hood & Co.,, Lowell Mass.
 =. D.ss- assist Digestion and cure

the error. The calamity that has come to them should strengthen the courage and cement the unity of the nation. Worse things than the de- feat at Mati and Larissa have be- fallen other armies and have been retl ieyed in glorious victories. Valor and harmony of purpose may make the road from Larissa to Athens thorny one for the Turks
 Butit is certain if the people Of Greece heed the voices of dema- gogues running about the streets melting them to over hrow the government, demoraliss the army and cut each others throats, the Turks will quickly finish the work of ruin. Revolution at this critical time would convince the world of the fatal instability of the Greek people. --RepaJltc.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-04-29
GRECIdN INSTABILITY.

All the hopes of her friends that Greece would give good account Of herself in the struggle with the Turks were based upon the assump- tion Of unity, harmony and enduring courage among her people, but if the reports from Athens are correct, insane discord threatens to sap the little strength that Greece has.
 Granting it was folly to intrrst the fate of the nation to prince.iugs and their equally unfit advisers on the field of battle, the disasters ex- posing the blunder should serve only toawaken resolution to repair
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-04-29

w. J. DEBoE vas on Wednesday elected by the Kentucky Legislature 10 succeed J. c. s. Blackburn in the United States Senate, whose term expired March the last. Thus the long Senatorial struggle in Ken lucky is brought to an end, and 8 Republican whose abilities do not rise above common mediocrity has been elected to fill the seat once occupied by Henry Clay, J B. Beck and John G. Carlisle. Poor old Kentucky! To such has dissentions in the Democratic party brought her.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-04-29
The Local Paper.

Speaking of what newspaper does for the community the late United States Senator avid Davis, of Illinois, made an address that re- mains evergreen in the memories of newspaper men. Said he: Every year every local paper gives from $500 to $5O0, ,000 in free lines for the benefit 0. the community in which 1t k located. No other agency can or will do thIs; the editor. in propor- ton to his means, does more for his town than any other man; and in all fairness, man with man, he ought to be supported-Rot because you may happen to like him or admire his M ritings, but because a local paper is the best investment a com munity can make. 1t may not be crowded with great thoughts. bat financially 1t Is more of a benefit than both preacher and teacher. To, d4y editors of local papers do more for less pay than any iaen on earth l Patronige your home paper, not as charity but as an investment.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-04-29

THE Helena World, after pouring broadsides into the Legislature for several months, announces that il will "refrain from giving the Legis lature any advice" in the future. The reasons assigned are that the Legislature would ignore the sug- gestions of the World, and that the "people have elected the Leglsla- ture and not the World to do busi- ness for them. This is very wise conclusion, and other editors would do we'll to heed it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-04-29
Meeting Grand Lodge Knights and Ladies
 of Honor.
At Little Rock May 4th to

At Little Rock May 4th to 7th. For this occasion the Cotton Belt Route will sell tickets Pine Bluff to Little Rock and return at $l.70 on the certificate plan. Tickets on sale May lst to 9th, return limit May 10th 1897. J. ". FARLEY, Agt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-04-29
To Persons Desiring to Visit
 Armstrong Springs.

The Cotton Belt Route will sell tickets Pine Bluff to searcy and return at $325. Tickets on sale May to October l. 1897. Good for return until October 3l, 1897. Stages will meet all trains at Searcy and take passenger to Armstrong Springs for 90 cents or $l for round trin.
 I. ". FARLEY, Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-04-29

TIE Greco Turkish war, the Cuban insurrection, and the sealing question are the principal topics covered by the May Reuieao ol Revael0s ill editorials. special articles, and magazine and book reviews, to- gether with cartoons and other illustrations.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-04-29
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE,
GREECE is rapidly going the way of all small powers.

PooR Greecel Poor King Georgel The people of Athens insisted that the King make war on Turkey, and now that they f-ss it, they waGt to depose their King.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-04-29
0uadrleniaI Turnfest North American
 Gymnastic Union

To be held at St. Louis, May 9th to 9th.
 For the above occasion the St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Railway will sell tickets from Pine Bluff to St. Louis and return at one fare for the round trip, ($1l 6l), date of sale May 9th and 9th, final limit for return May 12th.
 II. B. MnEI4f, Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-04-29
Southern Baptist Convention.

At Wilmington, N. C., May to H. For this occasion the Misso Pacific will sell tickets at one fare for the round trip f$2S SOl. Tickets on sale May 3 and 4, final limit for return, 30 days from date of sale.
 H B. MIzErL. Agent
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-04-29
Meeting Grand L1dge Knights and Ladies
 of Honor.

At Little Rock, Ark, May I to [. For this occasion the Missouri Pacific Railway will sell tickets Pine Bluff to Little Rock and return at one and one-third fare on the certifl- cate plan, final limit of return May Il. H. E. MIzELL,
 Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-04-29

A GENTS WANTED-For War in Cuba, by
 - Senor Quesanda. Cuban representative at Washington. Endorsed by Cuban patriots
 In tremendous demand bonanza for agents. Only Sl.bD. Big book, big eonfes- sions. ny body wants the only endorsed
 reliable book Outfit free. Credit given. Freight paid. Drop al trash, and make S309 month with War in Cuba. Address today. The National Book Concern, 352 25b Dearborn street. Chicago 42sd1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-04-29

We are surprised and paiued to see our friend, c. G. Newman, of the Pine Bluff Commercial, turning his paper into railroad corporation sheet, and against the people and very strongly against railroad commission. Unconstitutional is an old dodge. Shame on you, c. G.-Ter gkantan.