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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21

J. FL. Nattrass, Lafayette Ounty's
efficient and popular superintendent
of schools, is making good use Of the
columns of the local newspapers. Each
week he furnishes for publication in
teresting items pertaining to school
matters throughout the county. He
seems to fully understand the educa-
tional value of the home paper. His
weekly talks to pupils, parents and
teachers are of great interest to those
engaged in the work of popular edu-
cation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21
Rev. Frederick Z. UorkinS.

OF Chicago, will fill his engagement
IN the lecture course on Monday even
ing, Nov. %, at the city hail. His
subject will be, THE Golden Fleece"
The reverend lecturer is a new man
in the course, but from the testimon-
tals and press notices which come
with his bureau, he stands second TO
none as a speaker. The lecture was
postponed from last week, on account
of railroad wreck which made it inn
possible for Mr.. Hopkins to reach
this city on time. Remember the
date, Monday, Nov. %.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21

Having bought out the interest of
my partner, G. w. Brown, | will con
tinue the livery business at the pres
ent stand. l am prepared to furnish
first-class turn-outs to all, and give
prompt and careful attention to bust
ness. George E. Brown.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21
Iowa County Man.

We acknowledge the receipt from
the publishers of the Mineral Point
Tribune of their new wall map of Iowa
county. 1t is a good map and re-
ceiVes Communications from those who
have s7en it. 1t is all that the pub
fishers claim for it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21

Two Farmers Institutes have been
appointed for Iowa County for the
coming winter, as follows: At Ridge
way, March 4 and 5; r. J. Coe, con-
ductor. At Edmund, March and 7;
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21
TO he Sold at Auction.

There will be a sale of live stock at
the stock yards in this city; on Satur-
day, November 23, including Al year
ling steers, L spring calves, num-
ber of work horses, and one good
driving team, coming 5 years old,
sound and good readers; two Short
horn bull calves.
4. e. DaViasOn. Anct.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21

J. H. Waggoner, who for years has
been editor of The Oconto County Re
porter has purchased The Taylor
County Star and The Medford Re-
publican, both of Medford and will
cons Olidate them.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21
Own a Home.

We have several lots in Harris
subdivision for sale at a reasonable
price, for cash Or on easy payments.
Or, will build cottages for thrifty
industrious people on the easy pay
ment plan.
BREWER & PENHAILEGON
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21

W. G. Bradley, conductor. All in
quiries will be promptly answered by
George McKerrow, superintendent,
Madison, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21
Great China Sale,

Remember the great sale of China
at the store of Chas. Hendra.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21
Sale of Furs.

At same time we will offer about
Is last seasons So, $40, SI2 and
SIS Jackets at your choice for S3.98.
Any garment below these prices at
SI.9S for choice.
Our line Of of 1901 Cloaks, Furs
and Capes is not surpassed by any
in Southwest Wisconsin and shall
offer every garment in this sale at
such marvelously low price as to
warrant you coming many miles
to buy.
10 per cent. reduction on ALL
Shoes except the Famous Queen
Quality Shoes for women.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21
China Sale,

Great China sale at Chas. Hendra 5
for the next thirty days.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21
Changed Hands,

B. Edelstein has purchased the
stock of goods of the Chicago Fair
Store and will close out the stock.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21
Coal. Coal.

Coal. Coal.
If you have not already done so,
place your order with n. Fl. Linden
for your winters supply of Coal. Do
not delay. Order at once.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21
What is all that Rattling
About a.?

Why. that is the Great China Sale,
At Hendra's 5.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21
VARLIN &
JENNINGS.

Reliable Clothiers and Furnishers.
Spratler Building 325 High St,
Mineral Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-11-21
Change in Business.

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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-26
PRIZE FISH STORY
Comes From the Religious
Town Of Deiaware-.A Pol
ished Preva ric alton.

Delaware. O., July 23.--The prize fish
story of the season comes from the
western part of the county along the
banks of the historic Scioto. The
tale is remarkable, not from the num-
ber of fish caught, but on account of
the peculiar method of the catch. James
Snook the hero of the episode, resides
near the river. Some years ago he met
with an unfortunate accident which
necessitateL the amputation of one
hand at the wrist. For the sake of con-
venience in use, and perhaps as an
additional means of defense, he wears
sharp steel hook as a substitute for
the lost hapd. During the late heated
spell 1t has been his custom to repair
to the river in the hot afternoons, where
he keeps small boat, and where he
would fish or read away the time. Yes
terday he went as usual, and launching
his boat, padded quietly under the
shade of one of the large trees which
line the bank of the stream, and re-
clining in the bow of the boat began to
read. Drowsiness overcame him and
he fell asleep. In some way hrs arm
which wears the hook slipped into the
water over the gunwale of the boat
Shook does not know how long he
slept but was awakened by something
shaking his arm. He was startled by
a great splashing in the water. With
drawing the arm from the river he
was surprised at finding four pound
bass securely hooked at the end. Ex-
animation disclosed the fact that mir
now had in some way caught itself on
the sharp point of the hook and the self
bated hook had proved the undoing Of
the bass.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-26
FALSE PRETENSES.
A PainesviiIe Man Obtained a
Fiancee and Was Properly
Punished In Court,

Painesville, July 23.-Will F. Dav-
export. aged 80, was sentenced to two
years in the house of correction, with
a fine of $l00, by Justice Nye Monday
for violation of law under which
prosecutions are seldom made. Dav-
enport was brought back to Paines.
vile from New York state last week,
charged with assault upon the daugh
ter of we'll known Painesville citi-
zen. he being engaged to her. Daven-
port was allowed to plead guilty to a
violation of law that makes it a
msdemeanor for a married man to
propose marriage while representing
himself single.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-26
Of Youth of School Age
in Stark County.
AN INCREASE OF ONE
Over the Numbe for the Year
Previous--Basis for Divid-
ing the School
Funds.

The school enumeration of Stark
county shows a surprising increase
over that of last year-surprising in its
meagerness. It is so small that IL
some one of the enumerators had
missed single individual, the In
crease would have been missing. The
grand total for the county of youths
of school age, between 6 and 21 years,
was 2S,24S, as against 2S,247 for the
preceding year. showing a gain of 1.
There is always considerable inter.
est manifested in the enumeration by
members of school boards, as this is
the basis on which the state school
fund is distributed, being about S1.50
per capita for the number of school
children in each district. Last year it
was s1.53. The amount varies little
each year, depending upon the amount
of taxes collected as compared with
the enumeration.
The persons of school age In the
several townships and special school
districts in Stark county are as fol-
lows for this year:
Bethlehem township $685. Canton
township 731, Jackson 712, Lake a27.
Lawrence 7S0. Lexington 352. Marlboro
235, Nimishillen SOB, Osnaburg 4o3,
Paris 369, Perry 625, Pike 434, Plain
74S, Sandy 112, Sugar Creek AT, Tus-
carawas 1918, Washington 372. The
small number in many of the town
ships is owing to the fact that there
are special school districts in them.
The number in the special school
districts are as follows: Alliance
2,516. Beach City 20S, Canton 9,l0S,
Canal Fulton i61, Greentown 119. Hos
tetter 70, Louisville 5c7, Magnolia 95,
Marlboro 1923, Massillon 4,170, Minerva
100, Mapleton "A, Navarro 39l. New
Baltimore 1856. New Berlin 215, New
Franklin AZ. Osnaburg 220. Uniontown
80. Waynesburg 16l, Wilmot 1876. West
Brookfield 351. Fairmount children's
home 1875. The grand total is 28.24S.
of which 19.509 are in special school
districts and S,739 in the country dis
trictS.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-26
LOST GIRL IS FOUND
AFTER LONG SEARCH
Miss Mary Jervine of Mt. Hope
Wanders Away and Escapes
Discovery for Three Days.

Massillon, O., July 23.-For three days
parties of searchers dragged ponds and
streams and hunted farms, forests and
cities for miles around for traces or It'd
ings of Miss Mary Jervine, of Mt. Hope.
who mysteriously disappeared from her
fathers home last Thursday. Mon
day the searchers reach Wilmot, near
here, and there learned that young
lady answering to the description Of
Miss Jervine had recently been in the
village. This young lady gave the
name of Daisy Miller. She was traced
to Navarro, five miles south of here,
and there she was found.
Miss Jervine though she had known
them from childhood, seemed to have
no recollection of the people who found
her. She had tin pail in her hand,
and people who have seen her during
the past few days say that she has never
put the pail out of her hand, not even
while she slept. On the day that Miss
Jervine disappeared she was picking
berries on her fathers farm. 1t is sup
posed that she sustained slight sun
stroke. her brain becoming affected.
Her thoughts seemed centered on the
tin pail she carried. She guards it as
carefully as If it were priceless treas
Ire. Hf
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-26
Interview of Evans lndi-
Gates Plot Existed.
IGNORANT OF SIGNALS
Which Had Been Arranged For
Three Days, While Before
Cienfeugos Long Asks
Why He Didn't Report.

Washington, July 2S.-In regard to
the Sampson-Schley controversy. Ad-
miral Bob" Evans gave out an in
tcrview, in which he practically ad-
nitted there was conspiracy among
all OF the captains of the fleets under
the command OF Schley and Sampson.
except Captain Cook. who command
ed the Brooklyn, Admiral Schley's
flagship.
Rear Admiral Evans asserts that
the signals arranged by Captain b. H.
McCalla with the friendly natives to
communicate information to the
American fleet were not made known
to Schley until he hau been in Glen
fuegos for three days. This explains
the cause of Schley's remaining off
Cienfuegos so long in search OF the
Spanish feet. When 1t was known to
others that it was not there it will be
remembered that admiral Schley was
sent to Cienfuegos to blockade the
Spanish feet. which was supposed to
he there.
Captain McCalla informed Admiral
Sampson Of the code, which was COM
municated by him to the several COM
manders with the exception OF Ad-
miral Schley and Captain Cook,
aboard the Brooklyn.
The Cubans followed instructions,
placing three horses in a row along
the shore in the day time and three
white lights by night. Schley gave
them no heed, for the reason that ne
had not been advised by Admiral
Sampson of their meaning AS soon
as Rear Admiral Schley was advised,
IN May "a, that the Spanish fleet was
not at Cienfuegos he left within a
few hours for Santiago.
When seen last night Secretary
Long refused further to discuss the
controversy except to say: III 1t Is
true that the signals were withheld
from Schley, why didn't he make a
complaint to the navy department at
the timer"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-26
IMPORTANT EVIDENCE
Is Missing In Ohio Debenture
Company's Complications
Books Have Disa ppe red.

Columbus, o., July 23.-The discovery
has Just been made that the minute
books of the Ohio Debenture company.
the report Of the receivers of which
showed such remarkable condition Of
affairs, have mysteriously disappeared.
Ex-Secretary of State Kinney and his
law partner, representing George w.
Rhoades, a debenture holder, asked the
receivers permission to look over the
minute books to determine who the
stockholders are, the purpose being to
enforce the statutory liability of stock
holders under the laws of West Virginia
where the company was incorporated.
The minute books had been turned over
to the receivers with the other property
of the company, but when the receivers
acceded to the request Of the attorneys
1t was found that they had been alb
stracted. The receivers say that these
books showed a remarkable condition
of affairs. which will be set forth in a
second report to be filed by them with
In a few days.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-26
Many Lose Their Lives
in Fire at Sea.
COVERED BY FLAMES
BY An Explosion Of Oil, Men
Are Unable to Eseape--
The Ship Split From
Stem to Stern.

News-Democrat Leased Wire Service.
Stockholm, Sweden, July 23.-The
American bark Louise Adelaid, oil
laden, blew up in the harbor this morn
ing. Seventeen men were aboard.
Two sailors reached the shore and it is
believed they are the only survivors
Of the disaster. Captain Orr was in
commend of ship. 1t just arrived from
Philadelphia. Four Swedish custom
officers had boarded and were making
customary inspection when the trefc
explosion occurred. The cause is un-
known. The ships deck was torn from
stem to stern.
Streams of burning oil were scat
tered over the men and the ship, en-
veloping all in fierce blaze. The two
men saved were seriously burned. They
saved their lives by jumping over
board. II is believed thaa others were
SO suddenly overwhelmed that they
could make no effort to save them
selves.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-26
Called JUDGE q Liar.

Batavia, o., July 23.-Mrs. Annie
Blehr of 1889 Poplar street. Cincinnati,
who recently filed petition in the
Clermont common pleas court for di-
vorce from her husband, August F..
Blehr, appeard in court yesterday in
response to bench warrant issued by
Judge John s. Parrott. She was re-
fused a divorce and the court ordered
that the child be given to each parent
every alternate month. When Sheriff
Sheriff Speidel brought her in to court
this morning she insulted and abused
the court and in response to question
put by the court as to whether or not
she made q promise to obey the order
Of the court. she said: "No did not,
and, Judge Parrot, you are liar"
Judge Parrot was shocked and at once
ordered her committed to the county
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-26
HORSES ARE SUFFERING
Extreme Heat Has Made Life
Unbea ra ble--Price of Food
Has Gone Up.

Horses are suffering more than the
mere assault of the terrific heat this
summer The price of their food has
risen to an almost unprecedented figure
and more than one poor hack has been
upon short rations for the past two
weeks. 1t has come to the point where
cheap draught animals will soon be
given away or shot TO save money.
Oats, corn and bran, according to
grain exchange figures, have been the
chief articles in the advance in horse
food. Oats and corn. particularly, have
been going upward. This time last
year oats were plentiful at 20 cents a
bushel. This year about 4S cents is
the reigning figure. Most of this ad-
vance has come during the past two
weeks. Less than a month ago the
price was 33 cents.
Corn has shared in this advance, too.
1t costs as much almost to give horse
corn as it does to serve the fresh, green
article upon the dinner table of the
family. The figure yesterday was 60
cents bushel Last year at this time
it was less than two-thirds of that fig
ure. Bran has had about proportional
advance.
This summer has been remarkable for
the number of horses that have sue
cumbed during the heated term
1t is the cab horses and the horses
owned by small milk dealers and ped
dlers that suffer the most
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-26
Case of Stark Electric
Co. Has Been Begun
AGAINST RESIDENTS
Along the Proposed Route Be-
tween Canton and Alliance
--Parties Agree to
Settle ment.

The ball opened up in the appropria-
tion case of the Stark Electric railway
company against the property owners
along the proposed route between Can
ton and Alliance over which the road
is to be built. The hearing of the case
on the preliminary questions was taken
up by Probate Judge Aungst Monday
morning in court room No. 3. The de-
PENDANTS in the case are Simon Maudru
and about 80 others who We're unable
to agree with the company as to COM
pensation, and this led to the action
to appropriate.
Some testimony was heard in the
case and the hearing was continued
until Tuesday morning. The prelim-
mary hearing embraces the questions
as to whether the court has jurisdiction,
whether the road Is a necessity, and the
company has exhausted its resources
in an effort to come to an agreement
with the landowners. If it is found
there is cause for an action a date
will be set for hearing and a jury will
be impanneled.
The hearing of the case was resumed
at 1890 Tuesday morning. The taking
of the testimony and argument will
consume the entire day. There are
80 tracts of land involved, and it de-
velops as the case progresses that many
of the controversies are in course
of settlement and that only Il
small proportion of them will come
to trial.
Judge Fawcett. who is one of the at
torneys for the defendants, stated Tues
day morning that more than a third
OF the parties had agreed to terms Of
settlement and that it was not likely
that more than a third of them would
be set for hearing before the juries.
The attorneys interested are ]. w.
CraIne, ii. w. Harter, w. S. Earsman,
j, p. Fawcett, and Attorney Vaughn, OF
Akron, for the various defendants.
while Turner & Webber represent the
railway company.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-26
COUNTY BILLS.
A Rebate Order to the Folwel II
Brothers for $12O"Other
Bills Allowed.

The county commissioners ordered
rebate order issued in favor of Fol-
we'll Brothers for taxes collected in
excess on their store building, for the
sum of $120. The appraisers or board
of equalization placed II upon the du-
plicate too soon 1t seems. Other bills
We're allowed as follows:
A. w. Arnold. insurance on furni'-
ture in court house, s24; Canton Hard
ware company, hardware for county,
$l1.98; J. H. Mowls. beef for workhouse,
$269.90; w. u. Homer. clothing for
prisoners. $3.50; w. r. Willis. shoes
tor workhouss, $61.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-26
LAWYER SUES A JUDGE
For Alternating His Wife's Affec-
tions-Oeman a nds Da images In
the Sum of $4,000.

Coshocton, o.. July 23.-In the latter
part of May last. Attorney George Het-
Ter filed suit in the Coshocton county
common pleas court for $4,000 dam
ages against Thomas C. Roche, pro-
bate judge of Coshocton county, charg.
ing the judge with the alienation Of
the affections of the plaintiffs wife
The case was called for trial Monday
before Judge Eason with fine array
of legal talent on both sides.
Heller and Judge Roche were for.
merly great friends. After the trou.
BILE began. Mrs. Heller. formerly Miss
Louisa Stocker of Port Washington.
Tuscarawas county, went to her for.
mer home. The Hetlers were married
in 1894 and have no children.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-26
Church Summer Garden.

Orrville, July 23.--Orrville Metho-
dists believe that they have solved the
question of how to secure good attend
ances at divine services during the
hot weather. Instead of calling off
their exercises on warm nights, the
congregation holds services in sum-
mer garden on the lovely lawn about
the house of worship. A loft was erect
ed for the choir. a pulpit for the pastor
and with raised seats for the congrega-
lion, the minister has good-sized au-
diences to listen to his sermons on the
hottest nights of the summer. The
lawn Is very prettily lighted with Japan
ese lanterns and the strangers who pass
along the street always take the place
ter 3 suDAsaor u6rdon. " n. & II.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-26
FRIGHT MAY Have
CAUSED HIS DEATH

Bucyrus, o., July 23.--There is a
mystery surrounding the ieath Of
George w. lIavey, which is the inter-
esting topic of the day in Bucyrus.
Harvey was young farmer of 32.
Last Saturday he came to town and
got drunk. While in this condition he
was found by several young men who
laid him out on stretcher in the back
room of an undertaken. When Harvey
awoke he couldn't make out where he
was. He asked about 1t and was told
that he had died and was being laid
out. Harvey objected and bolted for
the door, making good his escape. Yes
terday he was taken sick and died
In few hours. What the cause of
his death was ~ anaystery, Fright
may hav8 doRe Is IL. ~ +,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-26
Victim of a Runaway.

Fostoria, o.. July 23,-I. w. Nest
lerode, an aged and prominent citizen.
was seriously and possibly fatally hurt
yesterday. A runaway hack team turn
ed corner as Mr.. Nestlerode approach
ed on a bicycle. Team, man and wheel
were piled up In bunch, A crowd
soon collected. and while some sat on
the heads of the horses an effort was
made to get Mr.. Nestlerode out. Just
Il, he was assisted up one Of the horses
struck him squarely In the face, knock
ing him fiat again. and leaving the Inn
print OF the hoof plainly on his face.
Three ribs were broken and there are
many serious bruises and internal In
.lg1en A ieared, HIS. age AZ greatly X
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-26
AN ELOPEM EMIT.
Married Man Attempts to Run Away
With an 18 Year Old Girl.

Portsmouth, o., July 23.-Lynn Ely,
a married man, was arrested Monday In
company with Miss Genevieve McCor-
mick, prominent young girl of Buena
Vista, o. Ely was visiting Charles Mt
Cormick, his second cousin, at Buena
Vista, and ingratiated himself with his
lS-year-old daughter. Sunday night
they started for this city in a carriage
bun after a wild ride were overtaken
by Mccormick, who in his rage, half
killed Ely. Ely is now in jail here.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-26
ADDRESS,
J. c. BECK, CAkROLLT0R, 0.
No. 5 N. LISBON ST.. CARROLL co. 4
New Trial OverruIed.

Upper Sandusky, O., July 23.-Judge
Tobias yesterday overruled a motion
for a new trial in the Marsh Lindsay
murder case. Immediately the defense
filed a motion for suspension of SEN
tence until the circuit court can hear
the case. This motion will be heard
Saturday morning, when Lindsay and
Willis Miller will probably be sentenced
and the perjury case against Baker, tho
Findlay liveryman, will be begun.