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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-08-08
SHERWOOD AT HOME.
The General Arrives in Toledo
and Tells What His Chances
Are.
Special to the News-Democrat.

Special to the News-Democrat.
Toledo, Aug. 4.-Gen. Sherwood re-
turned from Columbus last evening.
He was asked by reporter what his
chances were for the nomination for
governor. In reply he said.
"Less than half the delegates to the
state convention have been selected.
In Columbus the friends OF Col. Kill
bourne claim it is the field against Nc
E4ean."
"What strength among the delegates
already secured does Kilbourne claim?"
was asked.
Sherwood-"I have seen no figures.
Col. Kilbourne is sick at Hot Springs,
and it Is not as yet known what
strength Kilbourne has with the two
| pontesting delegations In Cuya-
hoga county. Kilbourne's
friends claim he will gain
from now on In the rural counties. l
saw Allen w. Thurman on Tuesday.
He told me Col. Kilbourne would not
approve the fight his friends are max
ing against me in Lucas county. Thur
man said l ought to have my own
county without contest"
"How about that report that you are
not candidate, as published in the
Bee last EVENING""
Sherwood-"I am candidate II Lu-
cas- county declares for me; otherwise
not. The friends of Kilbourne in Lu-
cas- county are taking advantage of this
statement and think the best way to
pre- vent my candidacy is to beat me in
Toledo. They fail to estimate that Mr..
Haskell will then become the only can
didate in northwestern Ohio with q
strong support in all the rural coun-
tias
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-08-08

morning. She had been to Massillon
to do some shopping, and was return
ing home with her arms laden with
packages. When within about one
quarter OF mile from her home she
was confronted by q light-complexion-
ed man of middle age, whose appear
ance would denote that of tramp. He
asked her where she was going, and in
spite OF her attempts to pass him per-
sisted In standing before her. She be-
came frightened and dropped her pack
ages, attempted to run. The tramp
then caught her and threw her to the
ground. Her struggles and screams
frightened her assailant and he fled.
The young lady's clothing was badly
torn and her body bruised in various
places. She made her way home and
aroused the neighborhood. A search
was at once instituted, but the man was
nowhere to be found.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-08-08
He was IS years old and leaves wife
and FIVE children.

He was 55 years old and leaves wife
and five children.
Marysville, Aug. 5.-A hanging lamp
at the home OF Peter Auer exploded
with terrific force, badly injuring Lou
Zettau, who was in the room at the
time. The room was total wreck be-
fore the fire could be extinguished.
Youngstown, Aug. 5.-Toledo capi-
talists are securing right Of way for an
electric railway to run from this city
to Salem, Columbiana county by way OF
Garfield, Cornersburg and New Alba
ny, which they guarantee to have built
and In operation within eighteen
months in the event 1t is undertaken.
Delaware, Aug. 5.--A freight train
loaded with sand, brick and coal was
wrecked on the Sandusky Short Line,
seven miles below this city. A broken
axle ditched twelve cars. Brakeman
Thomas Riley, OF Columbus, was hurl-
ed 80 feet from the top of box car,
but escaped with broken shoulder and
badly cut head.
Youngstown, Aug .!5.-Andre Rozz, a
twelve year old Italian boy, was run
over by train on the Pittsburg &
Western railroad at Girard and so ter
ribly isjured that he died at the city
hospital here. The lad ran
directly in front of the approaching
train which was upon him before he
saw it.
Batavia, Aug. 5.-Richard Warden,
aged AZ years, a prominent citizen of
Williamsburg, died at his home in that
village. He was frequently laughed at
by his friends because of his positive
assertion that his heart was on the
right side. A postmortem examina-
tion revealed the fact that such was the
case. The unnatural position OF War
den's heart caused him considerable
pain and complete disarrangement OF
the organs Of his body.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-08-08
DIVORCE AND ALIMONY,
MaSSillOn Woman Makes Accu,
SatiOns Against Her Hus-
band in a Petition.

Bertha j. Somers has begun divorce
proceedings against Earl @. Somers.
W. B. Martin and the First National
bank of Massillon, are made parties to
the suit. The petition is lengthy one
and alleges extreme cruelty and statu-
tory grounds, The petition also alleges
that the defendant has sum of money
amounting to about 81 900 in the First
National. bank of Massillon. The banks
certificate in that sum is said to be in
the possession of w. B. Martin, having
been given to Martin by the defendant.
Divorce, alimony pending issue and an
injunction restraining defendant from
disposing OF his personal property is
asked for. Defendant is a saloon keep
er and the saloon fixtures are included
in the personal property. The tempo
rary restraining order was allowed by
Judge McCarty. Attorney Otto E.
Young filed the petition.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-08-08
FIRST PROPERTY
A PIPE ORGAN.
History Repeated Itself With
a Prominent Congregation.
A SELF EXPLANATORY LETTER
Consistory of South Market Street Re-
formed Church Thank Their
Brethren of Trinity Church
For a Donation.


Brethren of Trinity Church
For q Donation.
The congregation Of the South Mar
ket street Reformed church has sent
the following self-explanatory letter:
Canton, o., Aug. 3, 1899.
The Consistory of Trinity Reformed
church;
Dear Brothers-At a special meeting
OF the consistory of South Market
street Reformed church today called
for the purpose, your generous offer Of
pipe organ for our new church was con-
sidered and unanimously accepted; also
q hearty vote of thanks was rendered,
which you will please accept. Will
have it moved tomorrow. Here Is q
very pleasing coincidence. In looking
up the history of this mission a few
days ago for in the corner stone of the
new church, found that the first piece
OF property owned by this congregation
was an organ, the gift OF Trinity Re-
formed congregation, and now comes
the first piece OF furnishing for the new
church, pipe organ, from the same
source, to say nothing of chairs and
other valuable gifts. Trusting that we
merit your generosity and that you
will be literally rewarded, 1 am,
Truly yours,
JOHN w. STIMMEL, Clerk.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-08-08
ADA STUDENTS
HOLD REUNION.
Indulged in Pleasant Reminis.
cences of Their Alma Mater.
A BOUNTIFUL DINNER SERVED.
Addresses In the Afternoon at a Session
Presided Over by DIR. II. NJ. Schuffeu
"A Very Interesting
Program.

The fourth annual reunion OF the o.
N. U. students of Stark county, oc-
Cured at Meyers lake Thursday.
There was large attendance and a
most satisfactory and pleasant time
was enjoyed. A bountiful dinner was
served in the woods near Stenehouse
point, after which the assemblage was
called to order by DIR. H. M. Schuffell,
who delivered an interesting address.
There was lots of music under the di-
rection OF Miss Mabel Nunemaker, and
Rev. Joseph Hoover, the first Ada stu
dent from Stark county, delivered an
address in which he reviewed the
founding of the association, its growth
and prospects. After the speeches came
business meeting, at which the elec-
tion OF officers for the ensuing year was
held. The vote resulted in the elec-
tion OF Mr.. A. J. DeHoff for president;
Miss Mabel Nunamaker vice-president;
Miss Cora Armstrong secretary, and j.
M. Wyman treasurer. Messrs Ed. L.
Smith, Maurice Aungst and Grace
Nash were elected an executive COM
mittee.
After the business meeting the after
noon was spent in a social way and
after luncheon in the evening, the
fourth annual reunion came to close.
Those present were:
II. M. Schuffell, D. U. Shelter, Ed.
L. Smith, A. j. Dehoff, D. G. Borton,
W. II. Snyder, Alice H. Armstrong,
J. A. Welker, Minnie Corl, Cora
Smith, Blanche Weaver, Ora Schlafy,
Mary Zinsmaster, Florence Higley,
Chas. Stahl, Mable Nunamaker, E. S.
Richards, Earl Roger, E. S. Hines,
Joseph w. Hershey, Frank N. Sweitz.
er, E. E. Stover, G. T. Austin, Frank
Sheets, j. H. Sheets, @. E, Youtzey, D.
G. Cooper, r. M. Rohrer, j. l. Hursh,
Roy D. Snively, VIM. McGirr, N. S.
Banker, g. G. Kropf, J. M. Wyman, M.
J. Braucher, J. j. Hoover, w. H.
Stahl, H. ]. Lonas, Maurice E. Aungst,
]. W. Burris, A. U. Bordner, Belle
Parks Bordner, Beatrice Weaver,
Clara Finsmast, Agnes Weaver, Mrs,
A. J. Dehotf.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-08-08
WILL SEARCH
FOR WELLMAN.
Arctic Explorer Whose Daugh-
ters Are Visiting in Canton.
sTAUNCH STEAMER WILL SAIL
For the Place Where Is 1t Expected to Find
wellman, who Has Not Been
Heard From for More
Than n Year.

Inan n year.
Misses Ruth and Rose Wellman,
daughters of Walter Wellman, the
Arctic explorer, are spending the sum-
mer with Mrs. Crum, in this city.
Some anxiety is felt for the safety Of
their father. The following from Chi
cago to the News-D Democrat this after
noon will be read with interest by all
friends Of the family:
The Times-Herald prints Washing
ington dispatch which says that Mrs.
Walter Wellman has been notified that
staunch steamer has left Norway for
for Franz Josef Land to bring off Mr..
Wellman, the arctic explorer. The
letter in which this news was conveyed
said:
"The Capella, fine strong steamer
built for sea fishing and forcing the ice,
was chartered for the trip. She stop
ped at Vardo several weeks ago to lay
in supply OF coal and she was then to
cruise about Franz Josef Land. The
captain carried instructions where to
look for the Wellman party, but the
probabilities are it will be found at
Flora, Franz Josef Land"
Nothing has been heard from the
Wellman party for about year.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-08-08
ECTRIC STORM
! CAUSED DAMAGE.
Number of Barns and Their
Contents Destroyed.
AIR sMELLED OF SULPHUR.
Alliance People frightened by the Des-
tructive Display of Heavens
Pyrotechnics and Some
Are Shocked.
Special to the News-Democrat.

Special to the Democrat.
Alliance, Aug. 4.-Much damage was
done in this vicinity by lightning dur
ing the fierce storm last night, from 10
to 2 O'Clock. There was almost con-
tinuous play OF lightning in the sky
and the air smelled strongly OF burning
sulphur.
A large barn filled with this years
crops was struck and burned to the
ground on John Garwood's farm, west
of Mt. Union.
=, A barn belonging to William Lewis,
teass Of Mt. Union, was burned with
tthiy years crop and a horse.
"A fine large barn belonging to Henry
Brandy, east Of town, was burned to
the ground. 1t was filed with hay and
grain.
A horse owned by Henry Shaffer oil
this city and situated on his farm east
of here, was killed.
A barn belonging to Frank Wise, ol
New Baltimore, was struck and par
TALLY destroyed. One OF the gable
ends was knocked out.
Michael Denny's barn, south OF Be-
lott, was burned with all the contents.
Loss $1,000, insurance 500.
Fred Zerbrugg's barn at Beloit also
was struck and burned with the con
tents.
The 17S foot flag pole at Damascus
was struck and badly shattered.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-08-08
RICE AT LIMA.
He Talks With Prominent Dem
OcratS and Leaves Later
for Toledo.

The Lima Times-Democrat has the
following concerning a visit of ex.
Mayor Rice to that city:
Ex-Mayor Rice, of Canton, who is
visiting the different counties in the
state in behalf of his gubernatorial
boom, was at the Lima house last
night. His presence soon became
known, and during the evening many
OF the local Democratic leaders called
upon him, and quite number of them
gave him encouragement. Mr.. Rice
bas a very pleasing personality, a good
record as a Democrat, and is an excel
lent campaigner, He left this morn
ing for Toledo, where he will call on
Gen. Sherwood, Sam Jones and Neg.
Cochran,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-08-08
DOUBLE TRACK
FROM NAVARRO.
Said the Consolidated Company
Expects to Put 1t Down.
OIL DRILLERs NOT DISCOURAGED
They Have Had No Success But VIII Go
Ahead Till They Strike a Sand
That VIII Pay-wreck
Cleared Away.
Special to the News-Democrat.

Special to the News-Democrat.
Navarro, Aug. 5.-From reliable
source it was learned that the terminal
and transfer connecting the w. g. L..
e. and the G. G. & S. will be made at
Navarro. The most feasible place
surveyed Is the one which passes
through Robert Hugs lumber yard and
the chemical works and d. ]. VOLTS
land. Some difficulty was encountered
in coming to basis Of settlement with
Mr.. Hug, because it will necessitate
the removing his plant and his lumber
yard from its present location. A
double track from Navarro to Canton
is contemplated and it Is the intention
of the company to remove both the
Massillon and Canton shops to Navarro
in the near future, Negotiations have
beed going on between the rail road
officials and some Of the land owners
along the W. & L. E. track for the pur-
chase of q site.
The second we'll drilled by the Beth
lehem Township Oil Co. proved to be a
duster. The we'll was drilled into the
Berea grit at the depth of 1856 feet
The we'll was located on the George W
Leighter farm, miles southeast of
Navarro. There was only a suspicion
of oil. The first we'll put down on
the James S. Beazel farm few weeks
ago showed more signs OF oil, but after
drilling through the sand salt water
was struck, which came to the top Of
the we'll, shutting out any prospects of
getting oil in that we'll. The stock
holders are not discouraged and the
third hole will be put down at once
somewhere north of the two holes al
ready drilled.
The wreck which occurred on the w.
& L. E. Il. r. few days ago has about
all been cleaned up, and trains have
been able to pass on the main track for
several days. This was one of the most
disastrous wrecks in the history of the
company. Loss of rolling stock and
otherwise was about $4,000.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-08-08
OHIO NEWS NOTES.

Mansfield, Aug. 4.-Clement G. Shew
filed suit against the village of Shelby
for $4,000 damages, claimed on ac-
count of the Shelby bridge accident
July 4, 1898.
East Liverpool, Aug. 4.-The end OF
one of the fiues in boiler at the
Wellsville Plate and Sheet Iron COM
pany's mill blew out. Jerry Deemer, a
fireman, was probably fatally scaIded.
Warren, Aug. Awhile standing on
ladder at the galvanizing works in
Niles, Melvin Messenger, aged thirty
years, fell to the pavement and receiv-
) ed injuries which caused his death. A
lwife and two children survive.
n ,Marysville, Aug. 4.-Mrs. John Wal
7ters OF Redwood, this county, while
returning from q visit with friends at
Broadway, was fatally injured in rum
away. Her horse took fright and up.
set the buggy, throwing her out on her
head.
Upper Sandusky, Aug. Am aged
couple, Mr.. and Mrs. Solomon Rine-
bait, drove 40 miles to this place to see
Buffalo Bills show. They had not
seen an Indian since the Wyandot tribe
left here, more than SO years ago, and
they were very anxious to speak to a
red man before they died.
Bradford, Aug. 4.-Emanuel Seman,
aged about 26 years, committed suicide
by hanging at his home at Gettysburg.
He was found by his mother and was
on his hands and knees when found.
No cause Is given, though it is thought
he was respondent over the recent
death of friend in railroad acci-
dent.
Batavia, Aug. 4.-The body OF an
unknown man, apparently 35 years of
age, was found in the Ohio river at
New Richmond. The deceased was
cleanly shaven, about five feet eight
inches in height, had sandy nous
tache and malformation on his left
leg, Immediately below the knee. He
had evidently not lain in the water lon
ger than "a hours. The remains are at
a morgue in New Richmond, where
they await Identification.
Springfield, Aug. 5,-James Coffeld
was run down by cut OF cars In the Big
-Four yards and instantly killed. His
head was cut off, chest mashed and left
hand severed. Coffield was out walk
ing and fell while crossing the track
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-08-08
WILL KINNEY
TURN HIM DOWN ?
A JOnesite Named For Member
ship On County Board
OF ELECTION SUPERVISORS
Committee Stands by Him and Also Names
An Alliance Man as the other
Member Moulton Recent
ly Defeated.

Eleven members of the Republican
county executive committee assembled
in Allen Carnes' law Office Saturday
morning in the Mckinley block. A
vote was taken and w. E. Moulton, of
Canal Fulton, was endorsed as a long
term member of the county board Of
elections, and Capt. Thomas Wilson,
OF Alliance, was endorsed for
the short term. The executive
committee then adjourned sine die, as
the new committee will enter upon its
duties in short time. Moulton was
recently defeated for a place on the
Republican legislative ticket, because
he was an adherent of John P. Jones.
1t remains to be seen what the secre-
tary Of state will do.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-08-08
INFIRMARY DIRECTORS
Meet and Hire a Boiler Superin,
tendent and Arrange for
Another Meeting.

The Infrmary directors held a short
meeting in the court house Saturday.
1t was decided to have the boilers at
Infrmarysrepaired under the supervis-
ion Of George Welton. A special meet
ing of the board will be held Tuesday
at which time resolutions will be passed
authorizing the advertising for bids
for the improving of the plumbing oil
the insane building and for making re.
pairs in the main building.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-08-08
MRS. RIKER DEAD.
President of Mt. Union College
MOurns the Loss of His
Mother.
(Alliance Review.)

Many will be panied to learn of the
death OF the mother of President A. b.
Riker OF Mt. Union college, which oc-
CURED Wednesday evening at her home
near st. Mary's Academy, a short dis
tance from Columbus. All who listen
ened to the baccalaureate sermon of
DIR. Riker, week ago last Sunday, will
recall his touchingly tender and path
etic allusion to his mother. He had
been apprised of her probably fatal i'll
ness but was kept from her bedside by
his imperative duties here In connec-
tion with the college commencement.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-08-08
LEFT A BABY
ON THE DOORSTEP.
MaXimO Man Draws a Prize
From a Midnight Visitor.
WOMAN CALLED AT THE HOUSE
And Got Him Out of Bed, But When He
Came to the Door She Had Flown
and Left a Fine Little Child
For His Keeping.

j. N. Tracy, crossing watchman for
the Pennsylvania railway company, at
Maxine, was awakened from sleep at
his home there at about midnight, last
night, by rap at the door. He went
to the door and without opening it de-
manded to know who was outside. A
woman's voice bade him open the door.
He repeatedly asked what was wanted
but received no answer. Fearing that
some man was Disgusting his voice and
was bent on robbery, Tracy shot
through the door. The woman then
cried TO him not to shoot as she had
present for him. He satisfied
himself that 1T was a woman
and that she was alone and
then opened the door. As the bolts
were drawn the woman fed in the
darkness, and when Tracy got onto the
porch he discovered bundle. Taking
it into the house he unwrapped a fine
little girl baby. 1t is we'll formed
little thing, is about three days old
and weighs about three pounds. The
little one will be cared for, but 1t has
not been decided whether Tracy and
his wife will keep it. They have no
children OF their OWE, which the wo-
man doubtless knew. In the bundle of
which the baby was part, was cake
of CASTLE soap and five little dresses.
They were of ordinarily good material.
The woman started away in the direc-
tion of Canton and it is believed she
went to Maxine from here.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-08-08
VAPOR STACK
Causes a Damage Suit to be
Filed in Common Pleas
Court.

A petition was filed in common pleas
court Saturday afternoon by Case, Mon
not & Whitacre, represent
ing j. J. Whitacre, who asks
that he be granted damages in the sum
Of $500 from Glen Halliwell and also
that the defendant Halliwell be re-
strained from continuing the use of the
vapor stack which is offensive to COM
plainant.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-08-08
Birthday Celebrated.

DR.. Cans, of Navarro, celebrated his
eightieth birthday Tuesday at that vii
lage. Those present were Senator
Haines, of Malvern, and daughter of
Colorado; Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Elson, of
Magnolia; Prof. Muckley and family, of
Cleveland; DR.. Cans, OF Navarro; Hon.
Charles Krichbaum, of this city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-08-08

Willie Waldorf Astor, who has re
Gently reuounced his allegiance to the
United States to become British sub
ject is an advocate Of the British.Amer-
ican alliance.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-08-08

For Mr.. Alger to say that he had no
grievance, and that he cherished no
animosities was kind-but Alger is
crafty.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-08-08
ASSAULTED.
Tramp Overpowered a Girl but
Her Cries For Help Fright
ened Him.
Special to the News-Democrat.
August

Massillon, Ohio, August g.
Tillie Reese, the ,1S year old daught-
ter OF Philip Reese, who resides about
three miles north of the city, along the
Q. l.. g. w. track, was the victim of an
attempted assault at 10 O'Clock this
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-08-08
.....THE.....
FARMERS BANK,
CANTON, OHIO.

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS:
WIN. DANNEMILLER, President.
H. G. MCDOWELL, Vice Pres't.
FREDERICK NJ. FAST.
A. M. MCCARTHY.
A. G. MCDOWELL, Cashier.
A General Banking Business trans
acted.
Accounts OF Firms and individuals
Solicited
Interest paid on Time Certificates.
Interest Paid on Savings Accounts.
OPEN-9:00 a. m. to 300 p. m.
Saturday evening $3.50 to pm.
The times., 1899-06-08
DR.. KILMsR'S SWAMP-RooT
Is No! Reeonnensst for Everything.
But if You Have Kidney or Binddcr
Trouble II VIII BE Found just
the Remedy You Need.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind.
discourages and lessons ambition; beauty,
vigor. and cheerfulness soon disappear
when the kidneys are out of order or
diseased.
Kidney trouble has become so prevalent
that it is not uncommon for a child to be
born afflicted with weak kidneys. If the
child urinates too often, If the urine scalds
the flesh. or if, when the child reaches an
age when it should be able to control the
passage. and it is yet afflicted with bed
wetting. depend upon it, the cause of the
difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be toward the treatment of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to a diseased condition of
the kidneys and bladder and not to a habit
as most people suppose
So we find that women as we'll as men
are made miserable with kidney and hlad-
der trouble and both need the same remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect of
Swamp Root is soon realized. 1t is sold
by druggists, in fifty-cent and one dollar
sizes. You may have sample bottle by
mail free, also pamphlet telling all about
it. including many of the thousands of
testimonial letters received from sufferers
cured. In writing DR.. Kilmer & Co. Bing-
hampton, N. Y, mention The Daily Times.