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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-26

The holiday business in Canton
stores during the past week or two
was a great increase over last years
showing. In all lines business was
booming and merchants in general re-
ported that the holiday trade as a
whole was much better than during
previous years. II was noticed by
many that there we're not SO many OF
the little novelties that are. produced
each year for the Christmas trade, dis
posed of. People seemed to wish to
give away usedful articles for Christ
mas presents and not the ornamental
nick-nacks that were bought SO much
formerly.
One merchant reported that he had
not sold so many toys as last year, but
taking his businesSi In general he hau
been far more successful this year
than in previous years. OF course, a
large quantity of toys were bought
but not 30 many as last year. More
useful presents are gradually begin
ming to supplant toys in many house
holds. This year, pictures, so many
of which were sold last Christmas,
seemed to be drag on the market.
People would hardly glance at them,
when last year they were one of the
principal articles Sold
The following are the statements OF
some of Canton's merchants, who could
be seen, as to the holiday business:
William r. zollinger, Of w. II. Zol-
linger & Co. "We have done an ex-
traordinary business during the past
few weeks II has been much better
than during previous years Accord
ing TO my observation the sale of ar
ticles In our store has been about even
ly distributed, with the exception that
people did not buy as many Christmas
novelties as they did last year."
Leo Abt, Of Leo Abt e Sons. ITO tell
1t in few words, our business during
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-26
REMEMBER THE SICK
SALVATION ARMY WILL DisTRi.
Butte BASKETS THIS
MORNING.
More Than a Hundred Were Given
Away at City Hall on Saturday.
Children Also Substantial
Iy Remembered.

This morning the Salvation Army
workers will distribute about q dozen
baskets to the poor of Canton. These
baskets will go to the sick who are
unable to deliver their own baskets
That they will bring lot Of Christmas
cheer goes without saying.
At the assembly room in the city
hall Saturday Ensign Runcie and his
aides gave out 120 baskets to the de-
serving poor in corresponding num-
ber of families. Each basket was well
filed with dainties, besides full
grown turkey that would tickle the
palate of any epicurean. Everybody
seemed well pleased with their gifts
In all the Salvation Army lads and
lassies raised $3.50. This includes the
pennies that were tossed into the ket.
ties by generous residents of Canton
besides solicited donations, including
one Of 500 from Mrs. Mckinley.
Nearly 800 children appeared to
share in the annual Christmas treat
which consisted of candy, nuts, apples
oranges and pop corn.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-26
CASTOR LIKES
HIS PRISON ANNEX AND is RE.
PORTED HAPPY
Former Canton Man viii Be Guarded
Day and Night Until His Elec-
trocution at Columbus.

Columbus, o., Dec. 2i.-Fred Gas.
tor murderer of officer Davis, who
was sentenced Friday afternoon to he
electrocuted April G, and was remov.
ed Immediately to the penitentiary
takes his imprisonment in the annex
very coolly.
He declares he likes it there much
better than at the county Jail and
laughs and jokes with his guards in
the most unconcerned manner.
From this time until his electrocu-
ton he will be guarded at day by
Dennis Mckinley and at night by w.
G. Krouse.
Admission TO the annex is denied
visitors.
The last electrocution at the pen'-
tentiary was March "a, 1905, when
Herman Hamilton was executed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-26
CLASSIC PROGRAM
WAS RENDERED AT THE AUDI
ToRiuM SUNDAY
Scored a Truly Artistic Success at
the conecrt-Roger Cranes Re-
view Of the Participants.

the Conccrt-Roger Cranes Re-
view Of the Participants.
The Pop" concert at the Auditor
ium Sunday afternoon attracted only
fair sized audience, but the program
was intensely classical and the second
concert company sent here by the
Colt Lyceum Bureau of Cleveland,
scored a truly artistic success. A re-
markable coincident was that the op-
ening number yesterday and a week
ago was Alteration" by Borowsky.
Sunday, week ago, it was played by
the Cremona orchestra, and yesterday
by Miss A. Emily Root, the distin-
guished Cleveland violinist. "Pop''
audiences will soon be familiar with
the piece, sure, but Miss Root did not
mutilate any Of the composers sweet
notes and fell into the good graces OF
the audience at once. Henderson 8
"Tarentella" was rendered with rare
feeling. She played the "Adagio of
Ries," from Suite and Bohm's Per
petum Mobile" given last week by the
Cremona company. Walhey's "Danse
Tziganes" was Miss Roots final effort
and she received warm appreciation.
She studied with Bassett in Cleveland
and was later the pupil of DR.. jed
liczka, Of Berlin, Germany.
Miss Grace Benes, the pianiste, was
revelation. Attacking first the Liszt
adaptation of Wagner's Flying
Dutchman," she waded through the
heavy piece like conductor in the
grand opera, displaying a power and
precision in her movements which are
rare in women players LISTS "Polin-
aise" afforded her opportunity for q
more delicate shading and she quit
the stage in blaze of acquired glory
The audience was extreme in its ap-
plause.
Seldom indeed are grand opera sing
ers seen and heard in Pop" concerts,
but the crowd Sunday heard a real
prima donna. She is Mrs. Florence
Ackley, the wife of q prominent gem
tleman of Warren, Ohio, by that name,
although she appears on the stage as
Miss Florence Ackley, At any rate,
her sweet soprano notes made the
Aria fromyerdis III Trovatore" fresh
and crisp song OF a bird in the breeze.
Miss Ackley has volume, power and
discriminating ability. Salter's "Marcn
Wind" and Becher's "Springtide, ~
with violin obligato by Miss Root
gave the vocalist further scope ana II
must be said that she came the near
est estimating correctly the sounding
qualities of her voice with reference
TO the building of any conce"+ "',.-. (
heard in 1t this searc. 10y respect
tion 10 ra,oo..' .-Su" limitations SET |
avs ale original invitation, pro
'ided his terms are such as may be |
granted by the Philippine government |
n view of the provisions of the acts |
of congress as set forth in the orig. |
nalinvitation.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-26
SANTA CLAUS SHOT
WAS DOING STUNTS ON THE
ROOF OF A HIGH BUILDING
BnaIl Boy With Gun Almost Cost
the Life of "Steeple Jack" Who


the Life of "steepIe Jack" Who
Held to the Edge.
Reading, Pa, Dec. 24.-Santa Claus
has been shot and nearly put out OF
business.
While Charles Phillippi, "steeple-
jack" was doing "stunts" on the roof
of a department store last night, tog-
ged out as Santa Claus" a boy on the
street was seen to take aim at him
with Flobert rifle and fire. The ball
went up Santa's nostril and came with
In hairsbreadth of entering his brain.
Santa grasped the edge of the roof
just in time to prevent himself from
falling from the five story building to
the street. Spectators who saw his
perilous condition notified the store
management and he was rescued
bleeding profusely. He was at once
given surgical attention. The boy
shooter escaped.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-26
D0|NCS OF POLICE
MAYOR SMITH HOLDS AN AUG.
TION AND GETS MORE
CHRISTMAS MONEY
Fred Feikert Who Threatened Sew
eraI Woman Gets Heavy Fine.
Pockpockets Again Busy.

Forty-seven envelopes, containing
unredeemed pledges furnished by pris-
oners, were opened at the city hall
Saturday, and their contents disposed
OF by Mayor Smith at public auction.
Watches we're sold anywhere from 20
cents to $3.50. A number of revolvers
and knives were also among the ar
ticles sold. There were a few finger
rings, besides q number of razors that
had seen better days. Together the
articles brought $4S.20, which will be
divided among the officers and the
mayor to cover costs in the various
cases.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-26
WAS Elected
From a Pool Room and Shot His Ad.
versarY-MaY Be Fatal.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 24.-Becanse he
had been whipped and elected from a
pool room the night before by William
Mills, negro, John Nichols, jr., ac-
companied by his father went to Mills
home at Oakdale early this morning
and calling the negro from his bed the
younger man shot him in the stom-
ach, infiicting a probably fatal wound.
Nichols escaped after the shooting but
his father was arrested.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-26
serIous RalIroad Wreck.

Chicago, Dec. 21.-one man was IA.
tally injured, three seriously hurt,
and a property loss of 100000 was
caused in a wreck on the Pittsburg,
CINCINNATI Chicago & st. Louis rail-
road at Hartsdale, Ind, today. TraR.
fc ON the Panhandle was interrupted
for many hours on account of the
wreck. A defective switch is said to
have caused the accident.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-26

! ..-.e.. WORK, which will take sew.
eral days. The report was filed In
September and then published. The
original report is missing so they arc
examining the report from the one
published. The report of the exaininag
tion win be made public after having
been filed with Judge Amber eniN
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-26
AS EVIDENCE
The officers Took Bottle Of Whis
key to Show That the Sunday
. several hundred dollars.
eoEELY AFFLICTED

Mrs. Blddls, Of Navarro, Suffers Third
Fracture Of Hip.
Navarro, Dec. 21.-Mrs. Eliza Nc.
Cormick Biddle had another serious
accident befall her last Sunday after
noon as she returned from vespers,
Two little boys while playing ran
against her, throwing her down and
breaking her right hip. DR.. A. H.
Cans, of Massillon, was called and
renduced the fracture. Twice befor1
in the last two years she fell, and
each time broke her left hip. II Is
now feared she will be O cripple.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-26
Rescued the Crew.

Norfolk, Va, Dec. 24.-The small
schedule d. II. Moore, from Norfolk
10 Wearneck, Va, has gone ashore
near Little Island life saving station.
The crew OF two men were rescued
by the life savers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-26
FATHER DUNNE
Will Say His First Mass at st. Johns
Church This Mornina.

Church This Morning.
Timothy A. Dunno, whose parents
reside on Dunno avenue. north of Can
ton, was ordained into the Catholic
priesthood at the Cathedral, in Cleve-
land, Saturday morning at o'clock
by RI. Rev. Bishop Horstmann. Rev.
Clement Treiber of st. Joseph's church,
w. ID. Caldwell, Michael Bast and sew
eral other Cantonians were present,
besides ten priests from Northern
Ohio. Father Dunno will say his first
high mass at st. Johns church ~ |
morning at 9:45. .-eet
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-26
Rigdon-Jordan.

g. f.. Rigdon and Miss Marguerite
Jordan We're married last night at the
study of the First Christian church
by the pastor, Rev. p ii. Welshimer.
The conpleiwil reside in this city.
Mr.. Rigdon is employed at the Carna-
han Tin mill =
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-26
HERE IS RELIEF FOR WOMEN.

II YOU have pains IN the back. Urinary,
mems iils, try Mother Gray's hAUsTRA-
LIAM LEAF" 1t IL safe monthly reg
Intending inflammation ana plcerations.
NOTHER GIiAY'a AUSTRALIAN IL
y sold BY Druggists or sent by mail for
Hother Gray Co., 10 Roy. NJ Y.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-26
SECRETARY psy the collapse

Baltimore, Nd, ,,fie railroad three
OF the Navy Bore. eight carpenters
principal hpeaty feet to the ground
entertainment them were taken to
Coismpns at while Thomas. O'Con-
afternoon TO e and Carl Parker, Of
number OF aprg were taken to hos.
py cardinai win probably recover, 4,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-26

Pickpockets are at work in Canton
again. Frank Hardwick has reported
to the police that some one stole an
elk head emblem from his watch
chain. II was present from an exalt-
ed ruler and was set with diamonds
% clue to the thief has been secured
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-26
DEATH OF MRS.STERl ING
Had Come TO Canton for a Visit-To
BE Taken to Orrville.

Mrs. +. NJ Sterling, who was visit.
ing at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs,
Carnes of 225 East Tenth street, died
az the. Aultman hospital Sunday morn
ing. She formerly resided at Carroll.
ton and at present her husband is a
retired merchant at Orrville. She
will be removed to her home at 2;25
Monday afternoon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-26

Mayor Smith says he is endeavoring
to get City Solicitor Hughes and At
torney Welty together so he can dis
pose of the street car schedule cases
before he drops out Of public view,
about January l.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-26
AMUSEM EN- IT'S.

So exacting and fatiguing is the
role of JESSIE" THE Little Mother)
in "The Fatal Wedding" which will
be the attraction at the Grand Thurs
day, Dec. 2S, that Sullivan, Harris Il
Woods have engaged the services OF
two child artists, the Misses Gussto
Shires and Queenie Marble to inter-
pret the part. Each of these very
young women will alternate with the
other at the various performances,
thus giving each from four to fvn
usual nine. This character of "The
Little Mother" is one that appeals
instantly to every feminine heart,
and to that fact may be ascribed
much of the success Of this remark
able melodrama.
It Is pleasure TO announce that
Denman Thompson's quaint chroni-
Gle of rustic life In the New Hamp-
shire valleys, THE Old Homestead"
is booked to appear here. The twen-
ty years Of life that this remarkable
play has had is q striking tribute to
its power to please a large class of
sentiment, flashes of wit, loveable cha
racters and meadow-tinted atmosphere
a refreshing change from the glare and
tinsel of the spectacular. The cast
and scenic establishment in the COM
ing engagement are promised to be of
the same high order Of excellence
which Mr.. Thompson has always pro-
vided. The special musical feature,
the double quartette and the grand
choir in the Grace Church scene are
said to be as effective as in previous
years.
One OF the famous dinners under the
auspices of THE Grdiron Club" the
well known Washington organization,
will be turned into a melange OF mirth
and music by the comedians of the Al.
G. Field Greater Minstrels this season,
for burlesque banquet, attended by
many notables OF the day who will be
readily recognized, will be part Of the
entertainment now In preparation for
Tie lWtuty~uIbt duuudi tuuE Ol tue
Greater Minstrels at the Grand We'd
nesday, Dec. 81, matinee and night.
VIM. B. Gray's beautiful temperance
drama. "The Volunteer Organist" will
be the attraction at the Grand Xmas
matinee and night. The scenes of the
play are laid in small village in the
northern part of Vermont, and the
story is enlivened by several thrilling
and pathetic scenes. One act shows a
realistic snowstorm, with the snow
heaped up in great piles, such as is on
ly found in the open country. During
the storm child is seen struggling
through the vast drifts and finally falls
exhausted by the ROADSIDE, Two beau
tiful St. Bernard dogs appear upon
the scene and rescue the little one
This scene provokes great enthusiasm
with audiences and may be classed as
one of the strongest in the play. An
other act shows the interior Of q
church with It's organ, pulpit. choir
loft and the choir boys singing
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-26

Fred Feikert received Christmas
package Of $15 and costs from Mayor
Smith on Saturday. Feikert was ar
rested for threatening to kill several
women, including his mother. He
pleaded not guilty at first, but changed
his tune when confronted by his
boarding mistress and some OF her
boarders.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-12-26

Richard, Johnson will tell Mayor
Smith this morning why he got mad
and broke up lot Of dishes at his
home in East Ninth street. Dick"
was arrested Saturday by Policeman
Dickes on complaint Of his wife. john
SON furnished $40 for his appearance
this morning.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-17
DeWeeSe Thanks the People.

! wish to thank the Republicans,
and the Democrats who aided me, for
the magnificent Endorsement given
me last Tuesday. My vote was for
bevond what | had anticipated, and
accept it in a spirit of sincere and
profound gratefulness. Whatever
of bitterness there may have been
in the campaign is now forgotten. |
have never said an unkind word
about my opponent. | have the
kindest feeling for him. He is an
able man, and | am glad to have the
honor of defeating him. Those who
opposed me did so from pure motives,
trust, and they need have no fears
that they will ever find me revenge
full.
feel much indebted to the teach
ers for the support the large num-
Der of them gave me, and ! wish to
assure them that their help will be
held in enduring remembrance.
And lastly, it is with a feeling of
tenderest emotions that | express
my gratitude to the people of
Shreve, my home precinct. that gave
Parker and me 50 majority. My
only hope is that may always show
myself worthy of the confidence be-
slowed on me.
JAMES NJ. DEWEESE.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-17
A VICTIM OF LA GRIPPE.

Mrs. Henrietta A. s. Marsh, 769 w.
18th st., Los Angeles, CAL, President
woman's Benevolent Assn, writes:
81 suffered with Ia grippe for seven
weeks, and nothing could do or take
helped me until tried Peruna.
al felt at once that had at last
secured the right medicine and 1 kept
steadily improving. Within three weeks
was fully restored, and am glad that
1 gave that truly great remedy trial.
i will never be without 1t again."
In letter dated August 81, 1904, Mrs.
Marsh says: al have never yet heard
the efficacy of Peruna questioned. We
still use It. travelled through Ken
lucky and Tennessee three years ago,
where 1 found Peruna doing its good
work. Much Of it is being used here
also."-Henrietta A. 8. Marsh.
Address DIR. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-17
MATANZAS.

Nov. 15.-The farmers are very
busy gathering corn during this
pretty weather.
Mrs. l.. Patterson is very i'll at her
home. She had stroke of paralysis
last Thursday.
w. c. Everly, who has been in the
army for three years, returned to
his home here last Sunday.
j. P. Tichenor, who has been af.
flicted for several days with rheuma.
tism, is some better.
Mrs. L. w. Tichenor was the
guest of Mrs. H. H. Davis, at Gen.
tertown, last Monday.
Mrs. W. P. Render, who has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. E.
Smith, at Hartford, returned home
few days ago.
Editor C. E. Smith and wife, of
Hartford, are visiting relatives here
this week.
Hollis Tichenor went to New Hope
Saturday, returning Sunday.
Rev. L. w. Tichenor went to Hart
ford Monday on business.
Chester Keown was in our midst
Tuesday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-17
Notice TO Teachers.

| have fixed December to 9, 1905,
as the date for the Ohio county In
stitute. DIR. A. j. Kinnaman, of
Danville, Ind. will be the conductor.
State Supt. Jas. H. Fuqua will be
present on the evening of December
8, and present the diplomas to the
common school graduates. Every
teacher in the county is required by
law to attend the full session.
want to urge each teacher having
common school graduates to notify
them of the date above and to see
that they are present.
JAMES M. DEWEEsE, S. c. S.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-17
HERBERT.

Nov. 14.-John Livingston, of
Whitesville, is here this week cutting
saw logs.
Silas Bell. of Whitesville, was
here Sunday evening.
Rev. Robert Bruner, of Greensboro,
failed to filled his regular appoint
ment at this place Sunday and his
pulpit was occupied by Rev. Alec
Whitinghill, Of Bardstown, KY.
Miss Maggie Chambers is ill with
typhoid fever.
John Reardons ishaving his
house painted this week.
Jim Whittinghill, of Jonesboro,
Ark, is visiting relatives here.
David Miller and daughter,
Miss Halle, visited relatives at Web
err Sunday.
Several from this neighborhood
are attending the protractedlmeet-
ing at West Point.
Mrs. DR.. Barrett, of Deanfeld,
visited at this place Saturday.
Messrs. E. w. Lyons, J. H. Mill
gan, j. B. Chambers, S. j. Haynes
and Homer Milligan had. Telephone
boxes put in last week.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-17
Death of Mrs. Helen Miller.

Mrs. Helen Miller, widow of A.
B. Miller, by some unknown accident
caught fire and burned to death at
the home of her step-grandson, Judge
]. P. Miller, Tuesday. She was
burned so badly when discovered
that she could not explain the acct
dent. She was go years of age.
Her remains were inferred at Mt.
Zion Wednesday after funeral SER
vices conducted by Rev. Coakley
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-17
BEDA.

Nov. l5.-Miss Ethel Bennett and
Sam Ellis were the guests of Miss
Alberta Greer Sunday afternoon.
TT. Wallace and family left to
day for Custom. Meade Co. where
they will make their future home
I'M. Bennett accompanied them.
S. A. Bennett, went to Pleasant
Ridge, to day.
Mrs. r. l.. Ford, Livermore, is
visiting friends and relatives at this
place.
Mrs. J. w. Bennett, is very low
at this writing.
Mrs T. f. Wallace and daughter,
Miss Matte spent Monday night
with Mrs. Minerva Ward, Kinder
hook.
Miss Ethel Bennett, returned to
Hartford this week.
Rev Williams filled his appointment
at Mt. Hermon Sunday and Sunday
night.
T. F.. Wallace and family spent
Tuesday night with Mrs. Wallace's
parents Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Bennett.
Mrs. Sallie Bennett who has been
visiting her neice, Mrs. H. H. Davis
Centertown. returned home last
week.
RIP. Bennett and son Arnold went
to Smallhous Saturday.
Mrs. Kirt Ambrose, visited her
daughter Mrs. Loney Sandefur, No
creek. Friday.
Miss Clara Ellis, Heflin, was in our
town Monday.
Mrs AFRO Rowan, Heflin, is visiting
her mother Mrs Nancy. Foster this
week.
John Dodson and wife are visiting
Kirt Ambrose this week.
DIR. b. F. Tichenor, Pleasant Ridge,
was called to our town Monday to
visit j. N. Hudson, who is yet quite
sick.
Mrs. Laura Mckinney and son
Cecil who have been visiting friends
in Indiana returned home last week.
The new Presbyterian church at
this place will be dedicated Sunday,
everybody invited, dinner on the
grounds. H e3 -
John Chapman, Greensboro. was in
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-11-17
vOIXv NoN
our town yesterday.

our town yesterday.
Mrs. F. B. Bidwell, Greensboro,
is expected up to day to visit her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett.
Uncle Lindsey Bennettj is quiet
sick at this writing.
Mrs. Nancy Foster has a bone
felon on her finger which is giving
her much pain.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Baird, Kinder
hook, visited their daughter, Mrs.
j. w. Bennett Saturday afternoon.
Thomas Greer and daughter Miss
Alberta returned from Owensboro
last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. NJ. Bennett and
granddaughter little Miss Lora bod
son, visited Mr.. and Mrs. Rupert
Bennett, Beaver Dam Sunday.