The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-08-01
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS.
NORTH INDUSTRY.

Mr.. James Riley, father Of David Riley, of
Sparta, died on the goth, at Osnaburg, aged "a
years, 8months and 9 days. His wife pre-
ceded him to the grave three years ago, their
difference in age were only three months
They were married SO years ago. Five chill
dren were born TO them, four living. The
funeral services were held at the NJ. e. church
at Sparta on Monday, July 81 .. The ice
cream social at j. II. Woltner's was postponed
on account of rain until Tuesday evening,
August g.. .Otterbein society will hold a fes-
tival at the Grove church on Tuesday evening,
August 1. All are invited. M. +. Young,
wife, family and others, of North Industry,
attended the circuit picnic on last Saturday
near the Shelter church. Rev. Brubacher,
pastor of the United Brethren church, of Can.
ton, made the stirring speech of the day ...
The baby contest at our medicine show was
decided on last Thursday evening. A rug was
given to the most popular baby of North In
dustry, by vote of the audience each evening.
Results were John b, Houts child received
5,4OO votes, Charlie Henry's little boy, 1900.
Houps was the lucky one. The contest be-
came quite lively at the close. The show out
fit has left for Mapleton ...J. W. Evans has
bought the store of John Burnhammer of
Sparta, and took possession, Monday The
Maccabees of Pierce are going to Mineral
Point on Friday night to initiate some new
members. The ladies of that place will give
social after the initiation.
MAGNOLIA.
Rhodes 1. Gregory aud son Floyd were in
town Sunday....The railway bridge near town
was completed Sunday. BY August TO- we
may expect the railway switch to Mr. Elson's
mill to be completed. Z. Rev II. A. Shafer be-
gan q series of meetings on Christian Eviden-
ces in the q. B. church Sunday evening. ........
Chas. E. Beck of Beach City was in town Sun
day. w: ii. Greer, ST., who has been ailing
sometime is reported better. C. G. whitacre
spent several days in Cleveland last week at
tending the races ....J. J. Whitacre Of Canton
passed through town Sunday John Border
was severely injured in the Brewster mine
Friday by fall of slate Having received
medical attendance he was carried to his home
and at present is said to be getting along nice
ly... NV. III. Greer, Jr, of the G. & P. Ry. is
having 10 days vacation His brother Rich
ard of Wellsville has charge of the Office for
the present. Leroy Little Of Alliance is Wis,
iting relatives here. The Union Sunday
school picnic Saturday was well attended.
Schools from Mineral Point, Sandyville, Spar
tn, Linden Tree, Mapleton, Malvern, and del
egations from number of other schools were
present. The Linden Tree and Mineral Point
Military bands enlivened the occasion with
excellent music. A number of good speakers
were present and many were the choice
thoughts they left with the people. Altogether
1t was quite an enjoyable affair. The G. A. r.
festival in the evening was largely attended
and well patronized. Linden Tree band fur.
nished the music. Another drunken row in
town Saturday evening. Deputy Marshal
Bowman while attempting to quell drunken
brawl was struck hard blow by some tough,
who by the aid of some friends made good his
escape. He was followed by the officers for
some distance but the buggy breaking down
they we're forced to give up the pursuit. The
officers are on the alert and as soon as the
guilty party can be apprehended he will be
brought back to answer to the charges before
the mayor. Episodes of this character are be.
coming entirely too numerous and it is to be
hoped the mayor will administer such fines
and punishments to the participants of these
drunken revels, as they will soon not forget.