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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-05


"Now, look here, Aunt Martha" said
he, II don't like to hear you speak that
way of Miss Brooke. She is the least
mercenary woman in New York"
when her engagement to any poor
man is announced" said Aunt Martha,
"I'll believe it."
1T would be announced tonight"
said he, "if the poor man had the cour.
age of white rabbit
Well, it's evident that after ouch an
indiscretion Aunt Martha had to be let
into the secret. The information was
the only bride that she would accept
in exchange for promise of silence.
Indeed she would not give such a
promise without qualification.
"Your parents ought to know of
this she said in the familiar tone Of
one who scents the pleasure of doing
something disagreeable at the COM
mand of duty.
"For the love of heaven" said Curtis,
don't tell my father. 1 can't stand a
controversy with him just now. If you
insist on telling somebody
ut is my duty" said Aunt Martha.
'Then tell mother or let me do it.
Here she comes now. Mother, have
just confided to Aunt Martha the deep
est kind of secret. 1 am engaged to
Maud Brooke"
II am very glad to hear it," said this
most amiable of mothers, taking her
sons hand in both Of hers. "And your
father will be delighted"
er-will-be-whatY cried
the young man.
'He will heartily approve" was the
reply. Il know precisely how he feels
in this matter"
Curtis gasped.
upon my word" said he, ''the dear
old man has very carefully concealed
his sentiments from me. Have you
forgotten what he said about the
Brooke lawsuit?'
MAUD does not need any fortune"
said she. "You will have enough for
both"
do you really think that father feels
that way about it?'
Certainly he does. II you have any
doubts, you'll find him in the billiard
room"
About half an hour later young Mr..
Curtis, passing through the hall, de-
serted Maud Brooke standing by the
foot of the great staircase and looking
somewhat distract, though two young
men were doing their best to entertain
her. Curtis got her away from them
and led her to the reception room,
where they found several young people
amusing themselves with Mabel's little
spaniel Cupid. The young people were
good enough to 60 away presently,
leaving the room to Cupid and the low
erS.
Edward" said the girl in wistful
tone, II wish could tell Mabel about
our engagement. You know I've acted
in such way tonight as to make peo-
pie believe that you and have quar-
relied. but don't want her to think SO.
You see, Pm only woman, and Sc
cret weighs upon me-"
Curtis laughed gently.
Cupid" said he, come here"
He swung the dog to the top of a
table and made him stand up.
Now, sir" said he, pay attention to
what have to tell you. There was a
profound secret in my keeping in the
early part of the evening. was pledg-
ed to say nothing about it. And in the
two or three hours that have elapsed
since then I have nobly succeeded in
telling the secret to every blessed
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-05

Coal such as sells for $3.50 per ton in
Ohio, Illinois and Iowa brings $12 per
ton In Lower California. The late dis
coveries Of immense quantities Of fuel
oil In that territory will greatly relieve
this fuel problem, as the cheap oil is
superseding all other kinds of fuel for
locomotives, steamships, factories and
domestic use.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-05

We notice that the squirrel tail grass
will not terminate at all until about
the first week In June, which seems
strange when the conditions seem en-
tirely favorable for it to grow during
Nav, ~.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-05

Germany having shut out American
sausage on the ground that 1t may con-
tain hurtful microbes, it is plainly the
duty Of our agricultural department to
find and locate some breed of harmful
bacilli on German made toys.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-05

There is no merit in walking all day
when you can just as well ride, and
the sensible farmer will apply this
truth to the blowing, the dragging and
the cultivation of the corn.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-05

The man who develops new and
useful plant or fruit is as much of a
benefactor to his race as he who in
vents some new and valuable labor
saving machine.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-05

Y A horse enjoys bath in the dog
days just as much as man, and it
does him just as much good.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-05

If your neighbor has raised a fine
crop or an extra good pig or colt, tell
him of it. 1t will tickle him and won't
cost you cent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-05

More women make fzzle Of cooking
eggs than any other one thing they try
to prepare for food.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-05

All fruits intended for making jelly
Ehould be packed before they are fully
ripe.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-05

BY ]. S. TR1GG

The sensible hired man will not buy
the loudest red necktie he can find.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-05
Probate Court.

In the proceedings to sell real estate
in the assignment of John Duffy, an
swer and cross petition of the Central
Savings bank filed.
Final account filed in the assign
ment of Kittie Vankirk, Canton.
Final account filed in the estate of
Washington Mckinney, of Pike town
ship.
Albert Stephan appointed administra-
tor of Albert Siefert, Perry township.
Final account filed in the estate Of
Elizabeth Bechtel, Perry township.
The sale of coal reservation of the
estate of John p. Lawrence, Lawrence
township, confirmed.
Will of Robert Mendenhall, Marlboro
township, probated.
Alonzo Smith appointed executor of
Joseph Smith, of Perry township.
John collars appointed executor Of
Sarah collars, Perry township.
Inventory of Lewis V. Bockius estate
filed. ..
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-05
A COMPARISON
Stark County Far Ahead In tie
List of Marriage Permits
Issued.

Considerable comment has been Gre
marriage licenses that have been issued
in Stark county as compared to other
counties in this section. Take Trum-
bull county, for instance. Niles and
Warren, which claims a population of
are in Trumbull county, yet the whole
county looms up with 4O3 marriage Ii.
censes issued in 1899 as against S21 in
Stark county. Still Niles and Warren
insist on increased population each
year. 1t is evident that in the absence
of marriages, there is something ille-
gitimate about the claims of these two
cities to numerical preeminence.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-05
HE DANCED
FOR A YEAR
And Now Insists That the Other
Man Pay the Fiddler.
FALSE PROSECUTION ALLEGED.
Navarro Man Claims That He Was Unjustly
Accused and Made to Defend
Himself aud That He Has
Been Damaged.

The second chapter in the legal
drama in which G.. w. Lantzer and
Peter Rosche, of Navarro, are the lead
ing characters, has been commenced in
court. For the past year Mr.. Rosche
has been on the aggressive side, He
charged Lantzer with stealing some old
musty hay and for several months he
kept Lantzer dancing around to defend
himself first in the Justice court and
later in the probate. Then a jury got
a whack at the case and exhonerated
Lantzer. 1t is now Lantzer's turn. He
admits that he did lot of dancing but
he proposes now that Rosche shall pay
for the fiddling.
Accordingly he consulted Attorney
Dan Shelter and Wednesday morning
suit was commenced in common
pleas court against Mr.. Rosche for
$4,000 damages for malicious prosecu-
tion. The petition asks for $4,000 for
the annoyance and damage to credit
and reputation in the prosecution be-
fore the Justice and for $4,000 for the
prosecution in probate court.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-05
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
ALLIANCE.

ALLIANCE.
Charlotte Schade to John II. Lloyd,
lot 21S9, third ward, ST. $50.
Nettie O. Hawkins to l.. A. Reddy,
lot 1856, fourth ward, $115.
Esther Davis to Daniel and David
Davis, lot 23SO, third ward, 5000.
CANTON.
Maggie Gilliland to Mariana
Croade, lot S155, first ward.
George l.. Hile1 to Emma Hiles, lot
9439 first ward.
Sarah A. Wank to John T. Smith,
lot 6231, second ward, 5000.
Charles H. Hammer to Caroline c.
Hammer, lot 1874, fourth ward, $500.
Geo. d. Harter bank to Orrville e.
Enos, lot 1858, sixth ward, $500.
Emma F. Kuhns to George N. Shaver,
lot 4, Springhill addition, $1,000
]. J. Trump's executor to Ella S.
Spore, lot 252 Crystal Park, 500,
MASSILLoN.
James II. Hunt to Cora S. Miller, lot
244S, first ward, $3.50.
WILDER c. Ogden to Mary M. Ogden,
lot 2015, third ward, by decent.
David Zuber to Edward Meuser ct al,
part lot IL, third ward, 5000.
COUNTRY.
Annie M. Wagner to Annie M. Mau-
ger, S0-10O acres, Perry township.
j. M. Corl to w. e. l.. +. Ry., ~
acres, Bethlehem township $4O0.
William Kurtz heirs to Lydia A.
Kurtz, 60 acres, Sugar Creek township,
81, 900.
C. b. Slayman to Frederick Webber
lot 70, Sugar Creek township, $14O.
James ID. Hubbell to Sarah Ann Big
gam, 54-100 acres, Paris township
81, 200.
c. N. Everson to David Lloyd, 1-10C
acres, Lexington township, $3.50,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-05
ITEMS FROM SPARTA.
What the Last Mail Brought In from
the Sandy Valley-A Newsy
Budget.
Sparta, Jan. 2.

Sparta, Jan. 2.
Charley Dyer, oldest son of Alb Dyer,
of Canton, spent Saturday and Sunday
with his cousin, Ernest Davis of West
street, Sparta. On Sunday eve he was
by the bedside of his sick Grandmother
Dyer, who is staying with her daughter,
Mrs. A. r. Eversole this winter. She
was taken worse and not expected to
live very long.
DR.. Gan took worse last Wednesday
and has to stay on his bed all the
time. On Xmas he had his children
with him and talked kind words to
them.
Rev. Flemming closed his engage
ment with the Christian church for one
year last Sunday night. At the close
of the service, by the request of the
congregation, j. p. Howenstine pre-
sented him with a fine gold watch that
his members had bought him, token
of love they held for him. He was a
wide awake worker and increased their
number over so. He has accepted a
call from Cleveland. Rev. Dodd has
been engaged to preach for that church
for six months. He is a good man, an
eloquent singer and a good worker.
Adam Shatzer, from north of town,
is in Pennsylvania attending the fun
eral of his brother.
william Geckler and family enjoyed a
visit made them New Years day by Ed
Holm and family of Barr Run.
Rev. Heron was called upon to de-
liver the sermon at the funeral of Will
liam d. Jones at Medshimers last Friday
afternoon.
Everybody enjoyed the Tom Thum
wedding at Evans hall last Saturday
night given by the Bee Hive.
William Baughman rejoices more over
his Christmas gift than any one in
town. His wife presented him with a
fine baby.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-05
DOCTORS OPPOSE
PROPOSED LAW
To Prohibit VivisectiOn In the
State of Ohio.
THEY DEEM 1T NECESSARY
In the Interest of Medical scIence--A
Specialist Talks OF the EyesIght
and the Eject of the
Public Schools.

The regular session of the Stark
County Academy of Medicine held in
the mayors court room Tuesday after
noon was very largely attended. The
program was carried out substantially
as published in the News-Democrat
heretofore, and the papers and lectures
rendered were very interesting and
elected much discussion. An import
ant discussion resulted from the sub
ject 1.-The effect of public school life
on the eyes Of children" by DR.. e. p.
Morrow. 1t was his opinion that defec-
tive eyesight in children attending the
public schools was not entirely due to
the hygienic principles observed, but
that weak eyes were in many cases in
herited, and also a disease of child
hood. Naturally, he believed that hard
work with the eyes prolonged and in
creased the difficulty. The paper was
discussed and it met the approval gen.
orally of the members.
A resolution was drawn up by spe-
cial committee composed of Drs. De-
Witt, March and Barnes, in which the
local academy of medicine protested
against the bill introduced by Senator
Gallagher into congress in which vivi-
section or cruelty to animals be pro-
hibited. 1t was the sense of the men,
bers present that such course was
practicable and in many cases neces-
sary for experiment, and that it ought
to continue. The next meeting, the
first Tuesday in March, will be the an
nual session at which time the annual
election of officers will take place and
a program arranged by the executive
committees will be rendered, as fol-
lows
General Surgery" DR.. r. A. Bic
chele; General Medicine" DR.. L. B.
Santee; Sanitary Hygiene" DR.. S. S.
d. Barnes; Disease of Women" DIR.
James Fraunfelter; prevailing Dis
cases." DR.. E. G.. Meyers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-05
LIMB INJURED
And Internal Injuries Sustained
In an Accident on the
Interurban.

AS Jacob Freedman, q Massillou
resident aged "a years, was crossing the
Interurban electric railway track in
front of car going east, west of Reed
urban, at noon Wednesday, when the
car struck Freedman and hurled him
a short distance along the track. The
man sustained an injury to his left leg
above the ankle and received internal
injuries. He was picked up and removed
on the car to Clarendon avenue, in this
city, and there Schilling's ambulance
met the car and conveyed Freedman to
Aultman hospital, where DIR. James
Franunfelter was summoned to attend
to his injuries. Freedman is quite
seriously injured, but will recover. He
has wife living in Massillon and a
brother residing in this city.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-05
LEFT FRIENDS
BEHIND THEM.
Superintendent and Mrs. Pom
thus the Recipients
OF A VERY HANDSOME CHAIR
As Token of Esteem From the Guards Of
the workhouse- = Resolutions of APP
probation Adopted by the
workhouse Board.

]. w. Pontius and his estimable wife
left the Stark county workhouse Tues
day with the feeling that they left
friends behind them, a matter that
must be very satisfactory to them. The
annual meeting of the board of trus-
tees was held and at the noon hour the
guards assembled for the purpose of
attesting to their appreciation of the
many kindnesses they had received at
the hands of the outgoing superinten-
dent and his wife. Judge Baldwin, in
most happy manner, spoke Of the cor
dial relations that had always existed
between the management of the work.
house and the employees Of the place
and in concluding, on behalf of the
old guards, presented to Mr.. and Mrs,
Pontius n fine. leather covered chair.
Mr. Pontius feelingly responded to the
words of Judge Baldwin and thanked
the donors in way that left no room
to doubt his appreciation of the gift.
During the meeting the trustees of
the workhouse passed the following
resolutions offered by Mr.. Loeffler and
| SetOuCtu ny NIL w
Resolved, that the board of trustees
of the Stark county workhouse regret
exceedingly that the relations between
our superintendent, j. w. Pontius, and
his estimable wife, have been severed
and that Mr.. and Mrs. Pontius are tc
leave the institution.
| Resolved, that during his administra;
ton as superintendent of this institu-
ton he has been a most faithful, up
right and capable superintendent, hav.
ing in mind always the good and well
fare of the institution. He has been
efficient in the management of the in
stitution and in the care of the unfor-
turate persons who have been impris.
oned therein, and his administration
has been attended at all times with
honesty, capabilty and fidelity.
Resolved, that the thanks of this
board are due to Mrs. Pontius for hel
efficient and able services as matror
much of the prosperity of the institu
ton is due to her efficiency and her at
tention to her duties.
! Resolved, that we commend both Mr.
and Mrs. Pontius to the consideration
and esteem of the community, with /;
sincere hope that prosperity and sue
cess may attend them in all their un
dertakings.
(SigneO GEORGE E. BALDWIN,
President.
Attest A. 3. LOVE,
Secretary.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-05
FINAL REPORT.
Made by the Retiring Superin-
tendent of the Stark .
County WOrkhOuse.

superintendent Pontius filed his last
report for the county workhouse with
the county commissioners on Wednes-
day. The report covers the period for
the last quarter ending December 81.
The prisoners received during this time
were as follows: Ashtabula county, q;
Columbiana, IS; Carroll, 1; Jefferson, 81;
Harrison, 4; Medina, /; Richland, A.;
Stark, SO; Summit, "a; Trumbull, s.;
Tuscarawas, A; Wayne, 1; Total, ia.
The institution cost during the
quarter $13.49S.S4. AS an Offset to this
the earnings of the place were as fol-
lows: Boarding prisoners, $1,425.52;
road work, 1925; brush factory, $143.oG;
estimated value of prison work on
buildings, $3.50; total $2,744.19 In
addition to this permanent improve
ments were made worth $6,62466. This
would give a total offset against the
quarterly cost bill of $9,36S.S5, leaving
a net expense of $4,129.99. There is now
on the books for boarding prisoners
$1,S93.52. All OF it is good and will be
collected.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-05
SAYS He DRINKS.
Wife Makes Complaint Against
Her Husband In the
Courts.

Helen s. Sawdy has filed a petition
for divorce from her husband, Lewis
E. Sawdy The petition was filed Tues
day by G. G. Upham. The plaintiff says
that they were married in 1865, at
Springfield, Pa. The petition claims
that very soon after the wedding the
husband took to drink and from that
time became neglectful and abusive. He
got so bad that in 1870 his wife says
she left him and took her two children
and she has never gone back to him.
The defendant is now in the soldiers
home at Sandusky
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-05
STOCK RAISRRS
WILL CHEAPEN
The Cost of Getting Their Ex-
hibits to the Fairs.
AN ORGANIZATION is FORMED
That Will Make IL Much Easier-will
Strike the Fair Associations
to Give More Money In
Premiums.

A number of prominent stock raisers
from this part of the state met at the
williams hotel in this city Monday to
take steps to organize an association
for the exhibition Of stock at county and
state fairs. Ed Steele. of Tuscarawas
county, Mr.. Hartline and Mr.. Lutz, of
Bethlehem township, are among the
prime movers in the scheme. 1t Is pro-
posed to form an organization and take
their stock to fairs in droves. This will
cheaper the cost and give better ex-
hibitions. When the organization gets
started there will be other things to
work for in getting fair directors to Of
fer good fat premiums. 1t is expected
to take in all the prominent stock
raisers In this section.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-05
SHERIFF ZAISER
Files His Bond and Is Now
Ready to Be Sworn Into
Office Again.

Sheriff Zaiser has filed his bond, had
it approved by the county commission
office waiting for some one to come
around and swear him into office for his
new term. His old term expired on
last Sunday. He presented his new
bond to the commissioners on Tuesday
but only one was here and it was mt
approved till today. Wednesday
and now the sheriff is ready to begin
his second term. The bond is given
by trust company and is for $4,000.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-05
DEAD ON THE ICE.
Aged Man Whose Home Was at
Mineral Point, Found on
the River.

Canal Dover, jan 4.-Zebulon Sparks,
a we'll known citizen of Mineral Point,
near here. was found dead by skaters
a mile north of this city last evening.
His body was lying on the ice of the
Tuscarawas river some distance from
the shore. The body was frozen and
badly bruised about the head and face,
which seems to point to foul play.
The deceased was aged 60 years, and
a man of family.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-05

lively grange. This will insure in a
measure the keeping up of these meet
ings as they are backed up by the or
ganization..
Our town will have an opportunity to
hear the rendition of the religious can
tata "Belshazzar," on Friday and Sat
urday evenings, the 5th and 9th, under
the leadership of Prof. Davis. 1t prom
ises to be grand affair.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-05
Elias Warstler Dead.

Elias Warstler, aged Ga, died this
morning at his home near Middlebranch
of paralysis. He leaves a wife and
five children. The funeral services win
be held at $3.50 tomorrow morning and
the remains will be buried in the Warst-
Ter cemetery.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-05
The Pickle Question,

Alliance Review: An early decision
on the proposition recently submitted
by Cruikshank Bros, of Pittsburg, re-
garding to the establishing of picking
and preservation plant at this place is
desired by that firm. A representative
of the above firm will be in Alliance
Thursday and expects at that time to
be given a final decision.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-05
Clunk-Stallman.

Mr.. William ]. Chunk. of this city,
and Miss Florence Stallman. of North
Industry, We're quietly married on Sat
urday evening by Rev. e. p, Herbruck,
at his residence.
on Monday morning Mr.. George W.
Dixon, of Alliance. and Miss Lottie
Kashner, Of this city, were Joined in
marriage bonds by Rev. Herbruck, The
couple expect to reside at Alliance.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-05
WAS A PIONEER.
Aged Canton Lady Passes Away
After a Long Illness of
.a ."". Old Age.

Mrs. Salome Haines, wife of VIM. D.
Haines, of 712 North Young STREET, died
at midnight last night after long ILL
ness. Old age was the cause of death.
Mrs. Haines was 76 years old and a
pioneer resident of the city. Her aged
husband and four sons, Harry, Joseph,
Frank, and Abraham, all citizens Of
Canton, survive. The funeral will be
held at her late residence Saturday
and the burial will be at Westlawn.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-05
IN OLDEN TIMES.

People overlooked the importance Of
permanently beneficial effects and were
satisfied with transient action; but now
that it is generally known that Syrup
of Figs will permanently overcome
habitual constipation, we'll informed
people will not buy other laxatives
which act for time, but finally iniure
the system. Buy the genuine, made
by the California Fig Syrup 20.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-05
Will of Jacob BrauCher.

The will of Jacob Braucher. of jack
son township, has been filed for pro-
bate, He left all of his property, both
real and personal, to his widow, Eliz-
abeth Braucher. without reservation,
she to do with it as she wishes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-05
BRIDGE SHOP ACCIDENT.
Special to News-Democrat.

Special to Democrat.
Massillon, Jan. 4.-Dr. Hattery was
called Wednesday afternoon to attend
John Domer, an employe at the Mas
sillon Bridge Works. Domer was at
work in the shop when a piece of steel
struck him on the left side Of the face,
injuring his nose, cheek and eye He
was given medical assistance and will
suffer no permanent injury.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-01-05
DIED AT ALLIANCE.
Well Known Woman Passes
Away at Her Home In
That City.

Alliance, Jan. 3.-After an illness of
several months with a tumor Mrs.
Henry Martin. of East State street,
died Tuesday. During her sickness she
has been a great sufferer although the
best medical attention has been pro-
vided for her, but on account of her
advanced age, about 60 years, all their
efforts proved of no avail and death
came to her relief. The funeral will
be held Thursday.