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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-05-01
HISTORY OF ANOTHER Old LANDMARK BY JOHN. .DANNER.

have been more than so pound bell,
and could not be heard over the tenth
part Of the city as 1t is today. Yet in its
day it served the intended purpose Of
calling the peopletogether.
The two rooms in the south end Of the
building were most always occupied for
shops or offices, but the four rooms
north of them were not very popular
and therefore much of the time were
empty. OF the two rooms occupied our
venerable citizen, William Lennon,
was there the longest, using the same
for his tailoring business. The south
east room was used as our first tele-
graph office, the late George r. Saxton
being the first telegraph operator in
said Office. Our friends in Massillon
had telegraph office some time before
we had one in Canton. In fact. our
first Office was merely a loop strung
over from the Massillon office, but after
some time we had a through line.
This instance reminds me that Massil-
lon also had express facilities before
Canton had them. Before we had any
railroads, and canal packets were run
on the Ohio canal, Joseph s. Lockwood
of Masilon established Lockwood Ex-
press" using the canal packet boats as
the means of transportation. While
living in Massillon I often saw the
Canton merchants and others come to
Massillon for or with express packages.
Those were the days when Canton felt
humiliated. and it at one time looked as
though the county-seat might be re-
moved to Massillon, but the opening OF
the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne & Chicago
railroad through our city, ard the COM
ing to us of Ball, Aultman and Others
soon led us into fields of light and hope
fulness. Industries of various kinds
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on the site of the present Stark County Court House.

then began to be established In our
midst, and the wheel of fortune soon
came round in our favor, and Canton
has steadily been growing from that
day to this. We now have a population
and industries that our fathers sixty
years ago had no idea we would ever
have.
Massillon Is no longer the Wheat
City" that it was sixty years ago, but
we rejoice to know that the city is also
one of growth and thrift, made so by
her various industries and the develop
ment Of the coal interests since the
railroads cut off their former supply Of
wheat.
With towns and cities, as with indi-
viduals, If we find trade or occupation
taken away from us, or diverted into
other channels, we should turn our at
tention and energies to other honorable
and useful occupations, and greater
prosperity is sure to follow. But to give
up to despordency or to indulge in any
form of Incorporate habits, will lead to
final ruin, whether done by individuals
or communities. Industry and activity
are part of our great Christian system,
and we all do well to practice and re-
spect habits of industry and temperate
living.
JOHN DANNER.
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ter of south public square, and was
simply one story, built after the style
of the old market houses that stood so
many years in Market street in the
city of Philadelphia, Pa. These struc-
lures consisted of brick columns about
20 inches square, built up 10 or is feet
high from the ground, upon which the
timbers and roof rested.
The stalls for market purposes were
all on the ground floor, upstairs small
rooms and town hall in the north end,
which was the full width of the build
ing. The full size of the hall could not
have been over 40 feet square. and low
ceiling, not over nine feet high. In those
early days 1t suited the intended pur-
pose, but today 1t would be laughed at
to be known as a
TOWN HALL.
In said room many public meetings
We're held and for lyceum purposes 1T
was much used. In said room both the
Trinity Lutheran and Baptist churches
of this city had their first meetings and
their first Sabbath schools. The Lu-
theran brethren, however, occupied 1t
years before our Baptist congregation
was begun, In the south end Of this
hall was the bell rope which reached up
into the little belfry that was on the
center of the roof. The bell could not
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-05-01

In a former article we illustrated the
old court house built in 1916, which
only occupied one lot of the present
court house block, while store rooms
and other buildings stood on the two
lots north Of the court house lot. About
55 years ago Martin Wikidal, who own
ed the middle lot, removed all the old
buildings on said lot, and erected the
three-story brick building which we IL
lustrate today. 1t was known as the
FARMERS AND MECHANICS
Block" and at the time our picture (or
photography was taken, the three
ground floor rooms were occupied as
indicated by the signs; but the two
north rooms had been occupied before
and after by other parties. among whom
were Rohrer e. Dewalt and John
Black, both of which firms removed to
Freeport, Ill. Wolf Ruhman kept a
clothing store in the north room before
it was occupied by /. p. Miller for a
similar business. Martin Wikidal kept
his store in the south room until he sold
the property to the county commission
ers to be used for the new and larger
court house. The frontage of the block
shown was 81 feet, which filled the
width Of the lot. The next lot north
was owned by the late John Laird, and
upon this was two-story brick build
ing, which extended up to Fifth
street and was Just as wide as the WIKI
idal lot. Two store rooms and resi-
dence were in these buildings. The first
room M. & J. Laird occupied for years
as general store, and after that for
quite a number of years Reynolds &.
Saxton occupied 1t for hardware store.
The Laird property was sold to the
county about the same time that the
Wikidal property was thus sold, so that
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aggressive, always for his own hand
He has always been Quay man, and
he has forced the administration cap
tains to come to him and bring presents
with them whenever anything was
wanted of him. No party measure of
national importance could be consider
ed without previously consulting Quay,
and at the last national Republican
convention, with his eighty men solidly
behind him and an alliance with Platt,
of New York, he shamed Hanna and
Mckinley before their fellows and made
them kowtow to him in a manner not
at all intended to add to their sense Of
dignity and self-respect.
In his own state he has beaten out
masters of politics, who in any other
state would be head and shoulders
above other leaders. Chris Magee he
bound hand and foot and scorned and
heaped contumely upon. Dave Martin
he overcame with confusion and drove
from his camp. Wanamaker, with his
millions, he made to look like one of
those creatures that swing by their
tails, chattering and gibLering in the
African forests. Others of his enc
mics he dragged behind his chariot,
chained and helpless.
With record that would have killed
a party in any other state, he has held
the Republicans of Pennsylvania un-
der his control as though they were
marionettes, and has trained his enc
mics In national politics to eat from his
hand. He has never asked favor in
politics and has never granted one.
He has fought I'm the omen and from
behind rocks. He Is resourceful. cum
ming. shrewd and interruptions. and
while the timid Mckinley and the
coarse. ciub-bearing Hanna have for
the tirne defeated him. It IL not likely
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Democratic party and moved to Cali
fornia, where he died a few years ago,
having many friends and admirers
among all parties.
The third story of this block had two
halls. The larger one was occupied for
number Of years by theOdd Fellows.
The smaller one was used by the Sons
Of Temperance as long as they kept up
an active organization, and after that
for various purposes, among which 1t
had been used awhile by the Know
Nothings" Of whom some of the old
Democrats have often had unhappy
recollections. But time obliterates
what was once feared.
Immediately opposite the Wikidal lot
in the center of north public square,
stood the two-story market house, as
indicated by this cut.
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of a COlOred Man Who
Was in Hiding From Officers.
WRIST AND ARM FRACTURED.
The Accident Occurred Saturday Morning
About 3 O'Clock at tho wieIandt
Farm Removed to His Home
Where He Is Resting
Quite Well,

A serious accident occurred Satur-
day morning about 3 o'clock to officer
Fred McCloud while he was engaged in
the apprehension of colored offender.
The accident resulted in the officer sus-
tanning a broken wrist, the fracture
of his left arm and the fracture of the
second and third ribs on his left side.
DR.. e. d. Brant was summoned to rem
der surgical attention and officer Nc
Cloud was removed to his home in West
Tuscarawas street, where he is resting
comparatively comfortable, although
suffering pain from the fractures.
Last Monday an affidavit was sworn
out by John Daugherty, whose place of
business is at 1106 Jefferson street,
with drunkenness and disorderly con-
duct. 1t appears that Tilton had been
in hiding during the several days past
in barn on the Wielandt farm south
of Sherrick avenue. The officers were
warned of the mans presence there Fri
day and at an early hour Saturday
morning officers McCloud, Smith, Piero,
Blake and Sergeant Wielandt visited
| the barn, and entering 1t and ascending
| to the upper floor they found Tilton
| asleep under some blankets. They
| awakened him and placed him under
arrest, then started for the stairway.
A small opening near the stairway was
not discovered opportunely by officer
McCloud until he had stepped into it
and he was precipitated distance of
fifteen feet to the lower floor. In
striking the floor he landed upon his
right side, but he bounded upward, be-
cause of bedding of straw and he was
thrown sideways against stone foun-
datlon, his left hand doubling under
him, breaking the wrist and fractur-
ing the arm. Two of the officers ran
and assisted him to his feet. McCloud
was suffering much pain and as speed
lily as possible he was taken to a patrol
box and the wagon summoned. After
delivering the prisoner at the police
station and calling DR.. e. D. Brant to
examine his fractures, McCloud was
taken to his home.
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SHERIFF'S SALES.
sHERIFFS SALE.

SHERIFF'S SALE.
Amelia jain
VS..
Charles Maurer, ct al,
The sheriff will offer for sale at the
door of the Court House in the City Of
Canton, on
SATURDAY, MAY 5, 1900.
The following real estate, being lot
No. 6042 in the city of Canton, Stark
county, Ohio; house No. being 1913 West
Third street in said city.
Appraised at $1,000. Terms cash. Sale
to commence at 1000 a. m.
JOHN j. ZAISER, Sheriff.
]. WHITING, Jr., Attorney.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

SHERIFF'S SALE.
Charles e. Slower
VS..
Flavius " Slower, ct al.
The sheriff will offer for sale at the
door of the Court House in the City of
Canton, on
SATURDAY, MAY s, 1900.
The following real estate: Being the
east half of the north half of lot No.
162 In Canton, Ohio, house being No 403
South Cherry street in said city.
Appraised at $500. Terms, one
third cash; one-third in one year: one
third In two years. Sale to commence
at 10:00 a. m,
JOHN ]. ZAIsER, Sheriff.
G, G. UPHAM, Attorney, f
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The sultan of Turkey probably read
the presidents plain duty" declara-
tion last winter and observed his fifteen
per cent business this spring. and cana
to the conclusion that promises didn't
count. M
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For particulars inquire of Josiah
Fink, administrator, Osnaburg, o.
OF ON the farm.
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SHERIFFS SALE.
'rustees Hartford Estate

SHERIFFS SALE.
Trustees Hartford Estate
VS..
Bryetta Miller, ct al.
The sheriff will offer for sale at the
door of the Court House in the City of
Canton, on
SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1900.
The following real estate: Being out
lot No. 154 in the city of Canton, Stark
county, Ohio, containing one and 97-10O
acres Of land, same being house No.
1851 Payne avenue in said city of Can
ton, Ohio.
Appraised at $3.50. Terms cash. Sale
to commence at 1000 a. m.
JOHN j. ZAISER, Sheriff.
w. ]. PIERO, Attorney.
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SHERIFFS SALE,

SHERIFF"S SALE.
The Central Savings Bank Co.
VS..
Geo. w. Weidman, ct al.
The sheriff will offer for sale at the
door of the Court House in the City Of
Canton, on
SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1900.
The following real estate: Being lot
No. 20S4 in the city of Canton, Stark
county, Ohio, house No. being SOC La
Fayette street.
Appraised at $500. Terms cash. Sale
to commence at 1000 a. m.
JOHN j. ZAISER, Sheriff.
BALDWIN & SHIELDS, Attorneys.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-10-18
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS.

j. w. Morning and family are going
| to Cherryvale. Kansas. on visit to
Mr.. Mornings old home He hopes to
be relieved of slight Hines by a
,hange of scene and air.
]. Il. Proper has sold out his entire
transfer outht to +. McSpanned who
came here lately from Las Vegas. Mr..
Proper has gone TO lei Paso. and 1t IL
be relieved OF slight Illness by a
ture.
John stein ,the popular superintend-
ent OF the Harvey eating house system
In this locality, is In the city He Is
much pleased with the prospect OF the
elegant place he viii have when the
railroad improvements are completed.
Charley Thomson druggist at Mat
thews IL introducing his brother,
George and family, who came here last
night from their home In the east.
They have rooms at the Hotel High
land, and viii make an extended visit
Word has been received here that Mr.
and Mrs Noa Ilfeld Of albuquerque,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ilfeld. OF Las
Vegas, will arrive at New York to-day
by steamer from Europe returning
from their trip to the Paris exposition
The colored singers Of the city have
organized a glee club, to be known as
the Midway Glee club. Isaac Jackson.
Is manager; Et. Lane, Robert Lee,
James Coleman and Frank curtis are
the singers. The club Is open for en-.
gagements
President Ruppe, Of the territorial
board OF pharmacy informs The Ctti-
zen than all OF the applicants for certi-
ficates Of registration who were exam
ined hy the board passed successfully.
Secretary Porterfield ana T. G Murphy
Will return to their homes tonight
and tomorrow.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-10-18
MYSTIC SuRINERs.
They Held Forth Last Night mud Initiated
Quit, n Large List.

| ne ceremonial session OF Ballut
H'yau iehple Mystic Shriners last
"'sht was httlng climax TO the Ma
Soh'c sdtheilngs OF the week. AS such
Sess'ohs are held solely for the recep-
',oh Oh candidates, and conferring Of
tne uesree OF nobility' special prepara-
'ions are made TO nave everything I'm
the oest possible shape and nothing Is
'ei' uhdohe TO impress the novices and
entertain the guests and members. II
was ireeiS expressed last night that
se'uhi'h hdu 'uch an event been more
successrul or satisfactory to all con-
ce'heu considering the large attend
ah'e OF hopies' including visitors from
SISTER temples ana the large class of
'"nu''"'es' 'he uestee was conferred
anu received win genuine enthusiasm
ana proper erect The Following Ma
sohs Oh hish uesree answered TO the
can Oh Tue suide OF the caravan and
| started across the desert, arriving at
their destination ana completing the
journey IN variety or conditions OF
ahee received on the way none of them
apparently having desire to demand
return or their rare on account OF the
route not belng az advertised and the
transportation up-to-date'
w H. JACK SILVER CITY FRANK T..
sturges Albuqnerquei w. w. strong.
AiDuquerpue' IS FRANK Forsythe' Las
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played again last night her splendid
ability In the beautiful song Sweet
Bird OF Spring"
Miss Nellie Pratt. ever willing to as
slst with her musical talent. was the
accompanied of the evening.
The following facts regarding the
early history OF the Congregational
church was CLEANED from the addresses
and papers that were read. and will
probably be OF interest to many Of our
readers:
The church was organized October
IL, 1850. with four members, viz-Rev.
J. NJ. Ashley. Rufus r. Fox. charles
$. Howe and Miss Mary Snyder.
In the early part Of 1881 It was de-
termlned that house Of worship
should be built and Mr. Huning gave
one lot on the corner OF Broadway and
Coal avenue and Rev Ashley adj
vanccd si00 his first months salary
for payment Of a second lot. A little
frame building was erected by " +.
Fox. ana several others while the faith
ful pastor was hustling around Tor
"dinero," which he succeeded IN get
ting. The total cost Of the building
was 81 eo7.2S. OF which Si09 came from
the Central church Of Providence. r.
l.. and $500 from the Cpngregat tionals
Union. ana the balance was raised
among the generous citizens Of Albu-
querque This was the first Protestant
church erected In new town, and was
used for awhile by the Methodist
Episcopal. Methodist South and Rap
tist societies also. After eight years
the building was found to be too small
and the substantial eliflce that now
stands upon the historical ground
where the first Protestant church was
built, was planned and finished IN
March, 1890. at a cost Of $4,000. In the
latter part of 1892 the beautiful new
building was destroyed by fire. which
was a terrible blow to the church or
but they rallied to the need
of the hour and In the spring of 1893
their house of worship was again
ready for occupancy.
There has been. including the present
incumbent. six pastors who have had
charge since the beginning OF the or
The Christian EndeaVor
society was organized In 1856. with 10
active and two associate members. The
Ladies' Ala society is thirteen years
old. Both OF these societies have
worked faithfully and have been OF
great service I'm the church work.
Looking back over the past struggles
and successes the church ought to feel
spurred on to greater activity for
work in the Masters vineyard
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-10-18
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Twentieth Anniversary Fittingiy CcIebrat.
ed by Congregation Last Night.

large audience gathered at the
Congregational church last evening tc
enjoy the commemorltion OF the TWEEN
tieth anniversary of this organization
Prayer was offered by the pastor, af-
ter which Il. p. Fox. the only charter
member of the church now In the city,
gave an interesting address dealing
with the beginning"
Prof. G. E. Hodgin gave paper on
Twenty Years of Church History" ,"
bringing out many interesting and hu-
morous incidents that trlnsplred dur
ing a score of years
Karl A. Snyder OF Roswell. one of
the early members OF the church sent
a paper, which was full Of bright and
interesting things of the time when
good old Father Ashley was pastor OF
the church. which were related In a
witty manner.
Mrs. l.. A. Ceilings, OF Cubero, who
also shared the burdens OF the early
church life sent a letter full of inter
esting data.
Owing to the fact that the early sun
day School records could not be found
the history of that branch of the
church was omitted.
Mrs. II. $. Lithgow in a well written
paper gave the history Of the Young
Peoples society OF Christian Endeavor
An interesting paper giving the early
struggles and successes OF the Ladies
Aid society was given by Mrs. n. f.
Stevens. Mrs. Winston responded foI
the Ladies' Missionary society.
Rev. w j. Marsh's address on the
outlook" was full OF timely sugges-
tions and practical thoughts
The program was enlivened by sew
eral choice selections OF music, the first
being a vocal solo by Mr.. Heinbeck, his
deep. rich voice showing Off To advan-
tage In rollicking sailor song Miss
Chlttenden rendered a difficult violin
solo In an admirable manner. Mrs
Jackson. the talented soprano, who has
already won herself place in the
hearts OF the music loving public, dis
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-10-18
AN EDITOR SENTENCED.
For Criminal Libel a Honolulu Editor t,o,,
tn Prison.

Honolulu, Oct 1.-THE supreme court
aH'rmed the judgment OF the lower
court In the case OF VIM. N. Marshall.
VINO was sentenced to serve six
months for criminal libel. Marshali was
the editor of "A weekly paper called Vol
eano and attacked the integrity OF the
late chief Justice Judd In deciding
the appeal. Chief Justice Freer and
Acting Justice Magoon held that dur
ing the transition period between the
formal annexation OF the Hawaiian
islands and the date when the laws
adopted by congress for the govern
ment OF the territory went into effect.
the constitution OF the United States
did not apply here, but the former
laws of the republic were In operation.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-10-18
IN NEW YORK!
rH 4 -
Bryan Still Doing the
Empire State.
Roosevelt Stirring Up Buck
eye State Voters,
Hanna Calling Down Organism in
ota.
.-.., v,,.umna SERIOUSLY Ill.

Albany. y. Y. oct. 1s.--w. j. Bryan
and party left here for Schenectady and
the west on the early morning train
Bryan was accompanied by Charles VI
Bulger, j. J. Delaney aud Mayor Jones
Of Toledo. Large crowds collected t1
gee the distinguished party Off. As the
train pulled out Bryan stood on the
rear platform of the special car. and
raised his hat In acknowle igement of
tho cheera lie expressed himself NOR
than pleased with the rousing reception
accorded him at the capital Of the em-
pre- state.
amsterdam, n. Y, Oct. is.-Bryans
first stop was at Schenectady. where
he spoke twenty minutes to an audience
filling the entire vacant space back OF
the railroad station His speech was a
review OF the general pol tical situation
covering trusts ana the Increase of the
standing army especially.
Fondl, y. Y, oct. lS.--Another large
audience greeted Bryan at Amste dam.
lie spoke from the rear of his train.
People covered all adjacent railroad
tracks and freight cars. The speech
was an appeal TO the republicans to in
Vestigatc the democratic side Of the po-
litical situation. and he argued II he
had been electe1 president instead of
Mckinley and conducted himself to-
ward trusts and the army question as
che president had done, republicans
would not have condoned his conduct.
Gloyersviie n. Y. oct. 1S.-Bryan
was received with cheers at Fon Ia, N.
y, ard addressed his speech there es-
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Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-10-18
MEDICAL FORCE!
Not Large Enough for
the Army.
The Coal Miners Win Out in
Strike.
Army Officer Dies From Yellow Fever,
Followed by Wife Suicide.
POPULATION or ARIZONA.

Washington. Oct is--The report oi
Surgeon General Sternberg, OF the Uni.
ted states army, states that the force
OF the medical department consists OF
1872 officers. which, he says, is not
enough In view Of the large number OF
defense stations and troops Ia Cuba.
Porto Rico, Hawaii and the Philippines.
The report from the chief surgeon In
the Philippines, dated August 18th Is
given, showing a percentage Of sT sick
for the command, the total strength OF
the army In the Philippines at that
time being GO.bSi. The surgeon general
says the exposure. fatigue an excite
men,s OF the prolonged campaign are
responsible for the large sick report and
relatively large death rate among the
troops In the Philippines.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-10-18
NEGOTIATIONS For PEACE

Paris, oct. lS.-Russla. Austria. Ger
many and Great Britain. having al
ready replied afllrmatively TO NJ. Del
cases note. he is notifying the powers
OF the acceptance OF the first note and
asking each to instruct their ministers
at Pekin TO begin peace negotiations.
Favorable replies are expected from all.
M. finchon, the French minister at
Pekin. has been instructed to place
himself In touch with the ambassadors
and the Chinese emissarles for the pur.
pose OF opening negotiations at the
earlist moment.