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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08

Senator John H. Mitchell has intro
duced bill into the U. s. senate pro-
viding that every carrier Of mail on
rural routes shall have an allowance
in addition to his salary of $3.50 year
for subsistence. This is supposed to
be for keeping horse, keeping up a
rig, and such other expenses as are
usually sustained in running a rural
route. The drivers in this section
have long felt that they needed an al
lowance of this kind. Senator Mitch
ell, who introduced the bill, is the faith
er of Mrs. Judge J. p. tawcett Of Can
ton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08

Just when Canton was congratulate
ing herself upon the fact thai there
was little crime in her borders, the
community is shocked by a brutal and
murderous assault committed with The
evident intent of robbery or revenge,
right in the heart Of the city and at an
hour when people were going home
from their work. The police are con-
fident that they know the guilty par
ties and are making great effort to
locate them. 1t is claimed they are
the same persons. who have been COM
mitting the burglaries In the city for @
week or more, II is to be hoped that
they will be apprehended and brought
to speedy punishment. The crime is
one OF the most audaclous ever com
mitted in the city and rivals in its tru-
tally the work of the Chicago outlaws
who. were recently captured
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08

Friday two chicken thieves were
sent to the workhouse. Friday night
six chickens were stolen in Canton.
Evidently this new thief does not
read the papers or has no fear of the
law. 1t is possible that he left his
dog at home.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08

The report OF the secretary OF agri-
cnfture shows conclusively that the
farming interests OF this country are
paramount to all others. The balance
ofrtrade that politicians and manufac-
turers are so wont 10 boast about Is all
due to the farmers OF the nation. In
manp factured articles. when Il comes
TO comparing exports with z smports,
there 10 big deceit ON the wrong side
II the ledger. But when II comes %
The products OF the farm, the surplus is
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08

Teddy Roosevelt and Mark Hanna,
to use their names familiarly, had a
three-hours' conference last night.
What they talked about is unknown to
about 7O,000,000 people in this country
Pass the news around, gentlemen. Was
1t second term or Perry Heath that
you were discussing?
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08

1t is said that the fact of the ad-
journment of congress Saturday with
out any qualification as to time causes
the lapse of the nomination OF General
Wood. as well as 167 others that have
not been acted upon
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08

The announcement of the fact that
Guerilla Quantrell's bones are on eX-
hibitton in the museum of the Kansas
Historical society is surprise to the
people of Canal Dover and vicinity. 1t
was supposed that the dust OF the out
law was resting in peace.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08

. Mrs Dowie has nothing to say about
the finances of Zion City. She Is en-
joying herself at Cannes, France, with
her son, Gladstone, the justly cells
brated "Unliissed," and probably
thinks that the less said the better.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08

great enough to Offset all the foreign
imports and leave the country a neat
balance. In the future 1t would be
well to give credit where due.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08

the same kind of impression on the
snow that pa makes, and doesn't make
the boy sick. Akron Times-D Demo-
crat. ~
And he dirties UP his mothev's bowls
and glasses in making '1icorice, watfrss
to sell to his chums at two pins 4
glass" Ever been there yourself!
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08

The publication of such crimes as
those perpetrated at Chicago always
stimulates young desperadoes of the
novel-reading and cigarette-smokiag
sort TO attempt a similar career
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08

Dowie claims to have found raven
that has brought cash enough to tide
Zion over its financial difficulties. In
all probability the deliverer was enc
Of Dowies tools.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08

Will Game Warden Dangeleisen take
wafer, or will he have something
stronger? If the latter, the treat is on
himself.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08

The police are to be congratulated
with their promptness and sagacity
in the pursuit of those who committed
the dastardly assault upon Miller.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08

How on earth do You suppose the
first smoker got at It? He must have
been an eccentric gentleman; or, is 1t
possible the first smoker was one of
the new women in ages gone and for
gotteu?-Olio Man in Youngstown
Vindicator. -,.....
That's an easy one. Adam was the
first smoker; he smoked because Eve
made II too hot for him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08

IT will be wise for chicken thieves
TO chain their own dogs before they
start out on their raids.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08

Quite number OF subscribers to the
Stark County Democrat are In arrears
regarding their subscription, and the
Company. requests that they remit the
amount as promptly as possible. Each
subscriber can tell by the date on his
label when the subscription expires.
THE NEWSDEMOCRAT PUB. co
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08
STARK CO. DEMOCRAT
ISSUED. Tuesday and Friday.)
ESTABLISHED ................ 1888
STARK COUNTY DEMOCRAT.
Semi-Weekly per year by mail. 800
THE NEwS-DEMoCRAT PUB. CO.,
A. l.. SACKETT, Manager.
Canton, Ohio.
DAILY NEws-DEMoCRAT.

Daily delivered by carrier. &c per week
Daily delivered by mail. ,10c per week
Daily per year, by mail ....... $500
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08

II guardian had been appointed
for Profit" Dowie few years ago
there WOULD have been no need for the
receivers today. A stitch in time
GAINESVILLE Signal.
True. Still, the receivers were ap-
pointed to take charge of Dowie's mon-
ey. not the Prophet himself. About
the only one who could be induced to
receive the pious old fraud personally
we take 1t, would be his Satanic ma
iesty
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08

"SiiiN 'NNs
BREAKFAST FOOD FAMILY.
John Spcatt will eat no fat.
Nor will he touch the lean
He scorns to eat of any meat;
He lives upon Foodine.
But Mrs. Spratt will none of that
Fooiine she cannot eat.
Her special wish is for dish
OF Expurgated Wheat.
To William Spratt that food is fiat
On which his mater dotes.
His favorite feed-his special need
Is Eata Heapa Oats.
But sister Lii can't see how Will
Can touch such tasteless food.
As breakfast fare 1t cant compare,
She says, with Shredded Wood.
Now, none Of these Leander please;
Tle feeds upon Bath Mitts.
While sister Jane improves her brain
With Cero-Grapo-G -Gritts.
Lyeurgus votes for Fathers Oats;
Proggine appeals to May;
The junior John subsists upon
Unecda Bayla Hay.
Corrected Wheat for little Pete;
Flakod Pine for Dot: while "Bub,"
The infant Spratt, is waxing fat
On Battle Creek Near-Grub.
Chicago Tribune.
Since copious draughts of whisky
comnOge the standard treatment In
smallpox, none OF the old FOUNDERS
have the least objection to going to the
pest house and being treated for the
diseasP sP--Youngstown Telegram.
However, the diff,cultyI with these
pests Is that they are treated too much
as II Is, They ought To try bleach
Ing Drocsss on q water diet.
This is the season when the small
boy buys lots Of licorice. m makee
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08
WITH THE EXCHANGES

The graft game seems to be almost
an epidemic.-Akron Tircs-Democrat
And still there are many outsiders
waiting for the crowd to thin out
around the tables so they may break
into the game
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08
Administrators Sale of Real
Estate.

The Undersigned will offer for sale
I at public auction, on the premises, on
Tuesday December %, 1903, the fol-
lowing described farm.
Situated in Osnaburg township,
Stark county, Ohio, miles east Of
Cantcn and 2 miles south of Louis
Vile, on the Georgetown road, and is
known as the C. l.. Juilliard farm.
The farm contains Two Hundred and
twelve and 60-100 (212 60-1O0) acres of
land, and will be sold as a whole or
in two or three parts. This farm Is
one of the best and most productive
in Stark county. 1t is well watered
! by a running stream, never failing
F, springs. and wind pump. The farm
well suited for dairy purposes, has
good fruit orchard. dwelling house.
barn, wagon shed, corn cribs and Other
out buildings.
Any person wanting good farm for
general OF special farming will look
to his interest by being present at this
sale.
Appraised at s18,136.5e.
/ Terms--Cash, or 1-3 cash, 1-3 in one
year, and 1-S In two years, deferred
payments secured by nortgage on
| premises sold,
| Muner cdSu OF ROou paper 5uUlclenJ
TO secure sale is to be given on day
of sal. ~
sale to commence at 1 O'Clock D. m.
For further infoflnatIon inquire OF
w. 8. Earsenian, AGminIstrator OF tho
estate OF c. L. JGilliard, deceased.
Louisville, Ohio.
Published In Canton Morning News
11-25 and Stark .C0unty Democrat IL
~; 12-1. 4. s. II. IT,. Is %.
FARM FOR sALE--l Will OFFER my
farm in Marlboro townshib at public
sale on Thursday, December nth, 1903.
Said farm "a located one mile north
west OF Barfsville, on the Gsreeptown
and Mt. Unioh road. Contains 16s
acres, about eight of which is wood
land The farm Is under excelleht
state of cultivation. has good orchard
and plenty of water. The house con-
tains nine repms and is in excellent
condition, having been built only few
years ago. The barn is A by 90 feet
and is IN good repair. Good summer
house IS by % feet and eli necessary
outbuildings. For further particulars
call upon the owner, John Brumbaugh.
N. Chapel street. Louisville. O..
2o-d1-wss
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08

Have you noticed the cheerful look
the coal dealer is wearing these days
Alliance Leader.
We have; and we have also noticed
that the gas man is cracking his face
some too.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08

This is the season when the small
boy buys lots Of iicorice. IN makes
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08
For the BEST
81 EVERYTHING

people viii come to The Miller Com
rany in spite of the seductive adver-
tisemcnts OF some stores In our line.
They know It is as natural for this
store to give best values as 1t is for
some others to claim to-and not.
A person must be either totally un-
used to Canton Housefurnishing stores
else careless buyer who decides upon
any thing in our line without at least
looking through our splendid stock.
And you are welcome, whether ms
locker or buyer
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-05
DIED..

SCHELLBERG.-At the Salem Hospi.
tai, Salem, Oregon, Saturday, oc.
tober 3, 1903, at 4 o'clock p. M. Mrs.
oberia stayton schellberg, beloved
wife OF Otto G. schellberg, aged 2G
years, OF typhoid fever.
Mrs. Schellberg had been III for nine
weeks. and for the past four weeks
she was at the hospital. She seemed
TO be improving, and Saturday morn.
ing the physicians and nurses expect.
ed her early recovery. but she grew
worse until she passed away suddenly
at the hour named above.
Deceased was the daughter Of a
pioneer family, Mr.. and Mrs. d. e.
stayton, residing in the Stayton neigh.
borhoood, and after whom the town
was named. In June. 1899, she became
the wife OF Otto G. Schellberg. and
the couple lived an unusually happy
life; for four years not a shadow ap.
pearlng TO dim their sun. until Mrs.
Schellberg became IN, and, though all
was done that was possible for her re,
covery, the precious life was taken
away Beside the deeply-strlcken hus.
band, there are left to mourn her
death, the mother, Mrs. Anna Stayton.
OF Stayton; a brother Gilbert. and two
sisters, Mrs. Imilda Robertson. of
stayton. and Mrs. Dell Winner, Of
Portland.
The funeral services are taking
place this afternoon at Stayton, the
remains having been taken there from
this city this morning. and interment
will be had In the family grounds near
that town. Mrs. Schellberg was a
popular and enthusiastic member OF
Silver Bell Circle, No. 4S. Women Of
woodcraft, of this city. and the mem.
bers OF that order have charge OF the
services. Many beautiful and costly
floral pieces we're sent from this city
to the funeral, showing the respect
and love OF friends for the deceased.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-05
Union Keeps
the County Seat

The supreme court at noon today
handed down It's decision in the case
'of A. 10. Eaton. ct al. appellants, VS..
J. H. MInnaugh, county clerk OF Union
county. respondent; and appeal from
Union county; A. +. Sears, Jr.. Judge;
reversing the decision OF the lower
court The opinion is by Associate
Justice Bean.
This suit was for the purpose OF de.
claring void and unconstitutional an
act OF the legislature OF 1908. declaring
a special election In Union county, for
the purpose OF selecting a county seat,
and providing that. II la Grande Sc
cured the county seat, the commissions
ers should at once acquire a site and
adopt plans for the construction OF a
court house 20 be paid for in taxes, in
ave years. The plaintiff brought this
suit 10 restrain the clerk from calling
the election, ON the ground that the
county Is over 100000 IN debt, more
than $4,000 voluntarily incurred. and
Is therefore incapable OF complying
with the new law. the constitution
providing against greater sum OF In.
dehtedness. The court discusses the
argument at length. and concludes:
We, therefore, are constrained 20
hold that the act under consideration
IA unconstitutional and void. In that II
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-05

undertakes to compel and require the
county OF Union to create an indebt-
edness in violation Of the constitution.
The decree OF the court below is. there
fore. reversed, and one will be here en-.
tered as prayed for in the complaint"
A Road Case Argued.
Samuel A. Mccall, ct al, appellants,
VS.. Marion county. respondent. is the
title OF a Marion county case argued in
the supreme court today. The appeal
is from a decision In the circuit court,
affirming the judgment OF the county
court in establishing county road
across the land of Mccall. and remand.
ing the case back to the county court,
allowing appellant no costs. though
the jury In the circuit found for the
appellant In $3.50 damages and S45.25
costs. From this order to remand Nc.
Call appealed.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-05
Silks and Velvets

In this department you viii hnd
some of the greatest bargains that
was ever offered to the public. New
swell, stylish goods. at little prices.
75c velvet oordurOys. all shades .Ssc
75c silk finished velveteens, yd. .4Sc
Sl.25 black silk peau de sole, yd. .6sc
Sl.45 black silk peau de sole, yd $50
S20Oblack silk peau de sole. e.yd. .Sl.ls
SOC black silk taffeta. fine quality 45e
Ssc India silk. all colors and black,
per yard ......................25e .25e
Great bargains in colored peau de
soies and taffetas. Prices cut 20
pieces. Cloaks. jackets. capes, wool
waists, dressing sacques. outing fan
mel night gowns, furs. bOas and cor
larettes. at little prices Don't be
paying double prices for your dry
goods come 70 headquarters and ges
fixed up right away.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-05
Blankets and Comforts

We cannot use words which are
strong enough to impress on the
minds OF the people our supremacy
in this department.
s5e eotton'aeeced blankets. .......1 19c
75c double Angora-heeced blan-
hets ''''.. ...... ...,........4S 4Sc
Sl.25 extra heavy, large cotton
blankets ...... ...... ......,. 75c
S2.00 ll-iblankets. white and gray.
the largest size. thick, heavy .s1.25
$3.50 white wool blankets. .... 100
$l.S5 comforts, extra heavy. .... soc
Sh75 silkaline-covered comforts.
filled with pure white cotton.
extra large 1000. ....sl %
Sioo white bed spreads. -. CSC
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-05
ORArORY ann PHYSICAL cuL1uRr

A department OF OratOry has been established
AZ die Sacred Heart Academy with great success
and eTeoit 70 The teacher Aiks Ruby PhelpS
The class Of Physical culture drilled BY Mis-
PHELPS is also doing excellent work
SISTER SUPERIOR.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-05
DIED.

sNYDER,--At the family home. three
miles from Turner, Oregon, Satur'
day. October 3, 1893. Benjamin sny.
der, aged SO years OF heart trouble.
Deceased was for time a resident
OF this city, where he had many
friends. He leaves 20 mourn his death
a widow and seven children, as fol.
lows; Il. S. snyder OF linn county;
Mrs. Josie Jory. OF Dawson; Mrs. c.
r w. Brown. OF Salem; b. ESRnk.
Byron W. Gilbert and Robert the
last four being at home. The funeral
was held today, and interment was
had in the I, o. o. r. cemetery, south
OF this city, at o'clock thiA. afternoon.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-05
For Monday and Tuesdays Sale
Host rY Bargains

a visit TO this busy department VIII
show you how we'll we have succeed.
ed. Record-breaking prices.
Ladies' S5c fieece.lined underwear, 2Sc
Ladies' 75c union suits. fleece
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-05
NEW TODAY

Or. J. X. Brewer. physician and sur.
0eon. once Gray block. once
phone No. 81. Residence phone No.
i2ad
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-05
Bla Annie crop.

A. Hatfield. OF New York. has been
comforting with the trustees, Paul n,
Wallace and c. A. Park. OF the Wallace
estate. for the purchase OF the apple
crop. IL amounts 10 about 1000 boxes,
or six carloads, mostly spitzenbergs.
They are worth from 81 90 20 $3.50 per
box.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-05

Express rates In Texas have been
reduced ten per cent But Texas Is
a beastly Democratic state aud what
could you expect? They seem TO have
more regard for the people than for
corporations down there.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-05

Taken up.-A spotted miloh COW.
Owner call, pay charges and take
the animal away. Call at corner OF
Center and Twelfth streets. F. La
Branch iO-5-Swk
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-05
Ship
Goes Ashore

Rotterdam. Holland, Oct. 5.-The
French lugger CarnOt went ashore az
Holland Hook last night Thirteen of
the crew were drowned, but the re,
mainder were saved.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-05

For sals.-One new house. FIVE large
rooms, bath, closets, hot and cold
water; viii he sold cheap on account
OF going away Address -" care
Journal IO-5-Iwk
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-05
Dress Goods

hreat bargains IN seasOnable Dress
Goods. II is wonderful how we keep
cutting them on. Piece after piece
disappearing as If by magic
Csc Heather suiting, the latest,
per yard ...... .............S .Sse
zoe school plaids .12he
75c new styles in covert cloths. 4se
SLOO Zibelines, swell goods. o.. .5sc
$500 satin Prunellas, best made. .S1.2g
S1.25 all-wool English serges, 81
inches, per yard ............75c
soc Novelty Dress Goods, very
stylish, per yard ............2s 2sc
$500 English broadcloth, in all
shades. per yard l...,.....$1.15
75c French flannel waistlngs in all
colors, per yard ...........4S as
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-05

wanted.-ro trade two good building
lots In Pleasant Home addition 10
Salem FOR a hoFse and goats, Apply
70 T. NJ Benninghoh. F. r. NJ. No.
!, Turner l0-5tiwk'
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-05

Lost-oyerooat between Salem ana
silverton. probably near Pratum. Re.
turn 20 Journal once. I0.5.tf
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-05

For sale-A sound l2OO-pound horse,
8 years old. Inquire OF F. A. welch.
\ mile east OF asylum. lO-5-6t
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-20
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department of the Interior. United
States Land Office, Minot, N. D., May
10, 1903.
a sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this Office by Thomas E,
Rowe. contest nt, against homestead
entry No. 1912, made June %, 1902, for
seq section Is, township $50, range s6,
by Emil August Wellner, contcstee, in
wholly abandoned said tract and changed
his residence therefrom for more than
six months since making said entry and
next prior to the date hereof; that he
has not established a residence thereon;
that said tract remains in its natural
state, wholly abandoned and unimprov-
ed; and that said alleged absence from
the said land was not due to his employ
ment in the army, navy or marine corps
of the United States as a private soldier,
officer, seaman or marine, during the
war with Spain, or during any other war
in which the United States may be en-
gagged, and said parties are hereby mott
fed to appear, respond and offer evil
dence touching said allegation at 10
o'clock M on June 81, 1903, before the
Register and Receiver at the United
States Land Office in Minot, N. d.
The said contestant having, in proper
affidavit, filed May 10, 1908, set forth
facts which show that after due dill
gence personal service OF this notice can
not be made, it is hereby ordered and
directed that such notice be given by
due and proper publication.
$50 6-24 r. G. SANBoR,J, Register.
M. j. Burnett, Atty.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-05-20
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department of the Interior, United
States Land Office, Minot, N. d., April
"a, 1903.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been fled in this office by Katie Olson,
contestant, against homestead entry
No. 1904, made April 26, 1903, for the
neL of section %, township 153. range
SO. by Charles M. Strong, contestee, in
which it is alleged that Charles NJ. Strong
has wholly abandoned said land for
period Of more than six months since
making said entry and next prior to the
date of this contest, that he has failed
to established residence on said land
and that he is still abandoning the
same, that the said alleged absence from
the land was not due to his en-
ployment in the army, navy or marine
corps of the United States as a private
soldier, officer, seaman or marine during
the war with Spain or during any, other
war in which the United states may be
engaged.
Sid parties are hereby notified to
appear respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation at 10 o'clock
a. m. on June rs, l9O3. before the
Register and Receiver of the United
States Land Office in Minot, N. D.
Said contestant having in proper
affidavit filed May list, 1903 set forth
facts Which show that after due dilli-
gence personal service of this notice can
not be made it is hereby ordered and di-
rected that such notice be given by due
and proper publication.
5-66-N r. G.. sANBoRN,, Register.
! G. A. johnson, Atty for contestants ,Minot