The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-03-24

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ward as a splendid man Tor the council.
Mr.. Obringer is to,lor and runs barber
shop in West Seventh street. He is a
cordial citizen, honorable in his transac-
tions, and will take into the council a
level head, which Is recognized as a coun-
cilmauic requisite. The people will elect
MI Obripger by large majority because
he deserves election. He will dnd no
warmer supporters than his late oppon
ents.
In the Third ward the constestN for
council was between the present repre-
sentative from that ward and Mr.. Henry
Schauefele. The friends Of either can
didate were diligent and energetic and
big vote was rolled up. MIR. Schaufele
made a strong fight, but Mr. Turnbull's
friends were alsi aggressive, and the re-
suit was victory for the latter, Mr..
Schauefele Ray well be proud of the vote
he received. He is recognized as a square
citizen and his canvass was conducted
on open, legitimate lines. His friends
are satisfied with the splendid run he
made against so strong and excellent an
opponent, and, as ever in the past, Mr..
Schauefele will be found doing his best for
the nominee. Mr.. Turnbull, the nom
inee is the president of the city council
and has attained honor and distinction
for his ward in that high and responsible
position. He is one of the strongest rep
rosentatives the Third ward has ever had
in the council, and it has always been
ably represented. He has served faithfully
and has proven himself an aggressive
champion and an honorable foe His ex-
perience in the chair fits him even more
thoroughly to represent the interests Of
his constituents, VINO see the wisdom Of
returning him to the council on election
day
Peter McDonough had no opposition
for council in the Fourth ward, mis- con
stituents being satisfied with the splendid
record he has made. No man has the
interests of his constituents more seriously
at heart than Mr. MoDonough, and the
people of the ward will see to it that he
is returned as faithful servant deserves
to be.
Keller Huff has the confidence of the
Democrats OF the Fifth ward, so that he
had an open field and received all the
votes cast He will make splendid
councilman. He is from the ranks, q
carpenter by trade and is straightfor-
ward citizen who deserves the best that
he asks at the hands of his party and the
people Of the ward generally. He resides
at 447 Charles street and has the respect
and good will Of his neighbors.
One Of the most energetic and careful
men in the present council is Fred
Wilhelm. He hes looked carefully after
the interests of his constituency and the
general opinion Of the people of the
Sixth ward is that he ought to be return
ed as o-e of the city's law makers. He
tas fairly earned the distinction of sec
ond nomination and election.
The candidate for council in the
Seventh ward is John f. Buchanan, Of
S24 High street Mr.. Buchanan is also a
man who earns his bread by diligence
and industry and is one of the most
popular men in tie ward. Thoroughly
honest, he has in his makeup nothing
suggestive of jobbery. The people Of the
ward have become disgusted with the
actions of some of the representatives
they have had and it is the general opin-
ion that change would be beneficial.
In Mr.. Buchanan they have man who
will best represent them. His name adds
strength to an already strong ticket, and
he is deserving of the support of all men
in the ward who believe in the honest and
economical administration of the city
affairs.
ASSESSORS.
The ticket for assessors in the various
wards is a strong one. The contests were
not numerous, the only one being in the
Fifth ward. The present assessor, Jesse
A. Stoffer had as an opponent Louis
Thorn, and while Mr.. Thorn ran a good
race Mr.. Stoffer won. Mr.. Thorn Is a
good Democrat, and like all men of that
class will be found supporting the whole
ticket on election day. Mr. Stoffer has
been a faithful strvant and will continue
his good work.
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
For township trustee the nominee is
Herman j. Mertz. His oppOnenet was
Valentine Rebholtz, who has served
acceptably and with fidelity to his trust.
Mr.. Mertz developed strength and as he is
active and energetic his added popularity
made him the nominee. He is one of
the best known young men in Canton
and has all the qualifications for the
office. AS a private citizen he has a
reputation for honesty and fairness ex-
celled by no citizen of Canton or the
township.
The contest for township clerk was
friendly and fair one. William O. Widder
had as an opponent d. j. Creigb, and it
was anybody's victory from the outset.
Both candidates had admirers and sup
porters, and the result was in doubt un-
til the returns were nearly all in. Mr..
Widder was nominated, but his opponent
has every reason to feel that he has
scores of friends. Mr.. Widder is pro-