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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-31
PLEASANT VALLEY.

Pleasant Valley, Dec. 27.-On Wed.
nesday evening the school gave a
grand entertainment at the Pleasant
Valley school house to a large audi.
ence. The music was furnished on a
phonograph. A good recital was given
by Prof. w. F. Devert, of Canton, and
a Christmas tree was loaded with
presents. The school is progressing
nicely this winter under the direction
of Prof. d. F. Miller, of Middlefield,
o., who gave his scholars a treat of
candy and oranges at the close of the
entertainment.
Daniel Coblentz, of Farmerstown,
HolmeG county, has bought the 104.
acre farm of Sarah Anstine, of Longs
town, and will occupy the same in the
spring.
Mrs. Noah Miller, also of Holmes
county, has bought the Sam Ritz
property at Longstown.
Mr.. and Mrs Simon Youtz and son,
Royal, Of Louisville, visited at the
home of his son-in-law, II. A. Lahr
and family on Christmas day.
John Stutzman and family, John
Troyer and family. of suffeld, visited
at the home of A. A. Coblentz on
Christmas day.
Prof. ID. 8. Miller, of the Valley
who has vacation in his school for
two weeks, left for his former home
in Geauga county during the holidays
Miss Sadie Barnhart, Of Canton
visited at the home of Levi Dicker.
hoff on Christmas day.
Moses Troyer, OF MilIersburg, Wis
tied with his brother, d. T.. Troyer
on Christmas day.
Jacob Franks home is quarantined
with diphtheria at present.
A number of people In the Valley
attended the wedding of Levi Somers
on Thursday.
Harry Brown and family, OF Spring
field, visited with his father-in-law
Daniel Honsley, on Christmas day.
Phineas Yoder, OF Mogadore, has
bought the Oliver Brown property OF
IL acres. Consideration, 5000.
v. 8. Cradle, OF East Liberty, who
has been drilling for coal on the Cur
tbs Stambangh farm, has struck 8
good vein of coal 8 feet and 4 inches
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-31
NORTHEAST HARTvILLE.

Northeast Hartville, Dec. 27.-
Philip Woolf. who fractured a bone
in his ankle, is slowly improving.
Joseph Poland, Of Lmayille, was the
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Peter wymer,
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Brumbaagh were
the guests OF her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hill, Of New Berlin. on Christ
mas 40
The BrumbaugA school had a good
Christmas entertainment Wednesday
evening, which was well attended.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-31
GOMPERs SAYS HE'S
WILLING To Do time

Washington, Dec. 27--'If am fore
ed to go to prison it will demonstrate
to the laboring people of America
that there is need of an anti-injunc-
ton law said Samuel Gompers, pres
ident OF the American Federation of
Labor, tonight.
"If it be necessary for me to serve
this sentence to demonstrate this
more fully am willing to suffer Some
of the laboring men we talked to be-
fore the last election evidently thought
that there was no danger and would
not believe that the courts would act
ually go so far as they have done in
this case. am deeply sensible for
the expressions of sympathy / have
received from all parts of the United
States"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-31

visiting with her daughter, Mrs.
Frank Ebay, for several weeks, re-
turned to her home at Ada, Ohio.
Wednesday. ~ F-f
Rev. Myrick and wife spent Christ
mas day ct the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Rice.
L. e. Shelton, of North Industry,
who is operating a clay mine on the
Chaddock farm, received orders for
twelve more carloads of clay recently.
Donald Brown, student att Mt.
Union college, is spending his holiday
vacation at his home at this place.
]. J. Carnes and Theodore McKin-
ney were at Bolivar on business Tues
day.
Mrs. Kennedy returned to her
home at Cleveland, Monday, after
few days spent with her sister, Mrs.
Frank Ebay.
James Sanford is still confined to
his room with very little improve
ment the last few weeks.
Maud and Ray Meiser, of Caruthers,
Ohio, are spending the holidays at
this place with their brother, Lester
Meiser.
Barney Mcvan, wife and child
spent Christmas at the home of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Nc
Van.
Attorney H. v. Briggle, of Can
ton, was in town on business Sat
urday.
Miss Rose Smith, teacher in the
Hartford street school building at
Canton, is spending her holiday vaca-
tien at her home.
Jacob Steiner, of Canton, spent
Christmas at the home of his mother,
west of town.
Jacob Flora, of Nixville,' was in
town Thursday evening.
F. A. Esterly and wife took dinner
on Christmas day at the home of
Mrs. Esterly's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Philip Farber.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-31
SOUTH RANDOLPH.

South Randolph, Dec. 27.-Mr. and
Mrs. Israel Stefy and sons, Leon.
Melvin and Clarence, and Mr.. and
Mrs. c. F. Dulabahn and daughters,
Bessie, Esteila. Rosella, and son,
Lamar, were the guests Of Samuel
Brumbaugh on Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Fall and son,
Franklin, and Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Brumbaugh and daughters, Grace and
Thelma. were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs Elton Smith on Christmas.
Mrs. Eli Saint was the guest ,of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry BrumDaugh on
Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kannels were
the guests of Mr., and Mrs. Elton
Smith on Christmas.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-31
TO BOOST PRICE OF
PICTURE films

Picture films will soon take a
shoot skyward," said Manager A. H.
Abrams, of the Nickel-Odeon, Sunday
night, as he stood in the lobby look
ing to the comfort of his patrons and
probability the price of the same will
be so high that it will force some of
the smaller shows out Of business al
together"
There is one thing certain" said
the genial manager, while the price
of the films goes up, there will not
be SO much junk around the country
and we will have pictures OF a higher
order. The moving picture business
is destined to run for some time yet.
Just recently the Prince of Wales put
a complete moving picture outfit in
his palace for the amusement OF his
children. The reason for the higher
price OF films is simply this: For
some time past the manufacturers Of
films and moving picture machines
have been scrapping among them
selves over the different patents Now
this has all been changed by the for
nation OF what is styled the Motion
Picture Patents company. All Of the
great firms including Edison Msnufae-
turing company, American MutoseoDe
and BiOgraph company. Pathe Freres,
George Melies company, Vitagraph
company, Cncorporated), Esseaay
company; Selig POiyseope company,
George Kleine, and I.ubin Manufactur-
ing company are represented In this
company. When the pictures have
run their time and commence getting
stale they are taken In again instead
cf being sent ont TO the managers
OF cheap exhibitions. The pictures
made by these firms are never sold
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-31
The New German Ambassador.

Washington, Dec. 27-Count Jo.
ham Bernstorff, the new German
ambassador, WHO reached Washing.
ton several days ago, has notified
Secretary of State Root of his ar
rival and has requested that an ap-
pointment be made by formal call
upon the secretary OF state. Count
Bernstein will make this call at the
state department on Monday to dis
cuss the date for his presentation to
President Roosevelt, which will take
place at the White House this week.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-31
n some RESPECTS HE'LL
NO WORSE THAN CHICAGO

Chicago, Dec. 27-Rev. w. Head,
of the Union Avenue Methodist
church preached today on the topic,
is He'll Worse Than Chicago" He
said in some respects He'll was no
worse. He'll has no innocent or
temptations to annoint. In Chicago
5000 innocent girls must be sacri-
feed annually. Chicago supports a
frst ward ball. The only advantage
Chicago has over He'll is Chicago
can be redeemed. He thought that
woman suffrage would do away with
vice problem.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-31
PRISONER CONTINUES To
GET CRAFT FROM GANG

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 27-Voters'
League this afternoon alleges that w.
A. Martin, boodler and former coun-
Gilman, serving three years in the
penitentiary, is still getting graft from
the gang. Certain sum set aside for
him monthly. Family living in at
fluence in Cincinnati In accordance
with compact for his not squealing.
Left prison on one occasion and given
reception by the gang on pretense he
was wanted as a witness in a case.
Hinted ten persons high up will be ar
rested in connection with bringing
Martin from prison.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-31
shoots Three. Then sulcldes,

Johnstown, Pa, Dec. 27-John
Stormer this afternoon shot his
wife, her brother, her sister-in-law
and then suicided in view of many
people. Wife wounded three times
but will recover. William Kurtz and
wife can hardly survive. Stormer
was a blacksmith and was in a state
of drunken dependency over pro-
longed spree. He had been separat-
ed from his wife. Stormer lived in
Pittsburg and Kurtz in McKeesport.
They came here to spend Christmas
with the old folks and met Stormer
on the street. Without a word he
began firing. With the last shot in
his revolver he killed himself.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-31

but are leased to the company. They
are then handled through the Film
Service association, through which the
different managers must deal. / am
satisfied that the pictures will be
better than ever. even IL we are COM
PEELED TO pay more for them.'
AT the present time the average pic
ture show uses about 5000 feet OF films
each week, which usually costs about
$40 or more. The average life OF a
film is about one year.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-31
Chased Young Wife with Big Stick

New York, Dec 27.-Samuel Roe
buck, aged 80, the weather strip mil
lionaire, chased his young wife all over
the house today with a big cane. Lat
er he tried to clean out the police
station. When arrested he shouted to
his wife: Il have given you a mil
lion in six years since / married you.
Now you want 10 have me called
crazy TO get the rest of my money!
Roebucks have been familiar charac-
ters in police stations, courts and Iun-
acy commissions for a year.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-31
Larger Reward for Mrs. Stone.

Indianapolis, Dec 27.-The reward
of $250O offered for information con-
cerning the whereabouts of Mrs. Ber-
tha May Stone, the. wife of w. A.
Stone, millionaire coal operator and
steel mill proprietor of Unionport, Pa,
has been increased to $4,000. and this
caused some excitement in detective
circles following clue that may lead
to the woman's arrest in Indiana. IN
formation was received yesterday that
the woman probably was in Indian
apolis or a neighboring city, and last
night it was reported that a woman
who answered the description of Mrs.
Stone was seen to leave a car in Lo-
gansport.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-31
Capitalist Killed by Son.

Mason City, Iowa, Dec. 27-Martin
Mcnamara, capitalist, was killed
by his son, Edwin, last night. He
was shot three times. Edwin tried
to suicide by chloroform but did not
succeed. Reported trouble over a
division of property as the father in
tended to remarry. He had decided
a large part to his intended bride.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-31
Shot Down IN Fathers Home.

Greenville, ILL.,, Dec 27.-Ruby File,
aged 10, and Noah File, aged 20, shot
down in the home of their father last
night near Reno. Ruby is dead but
Noah may recover. George Williford,
said to have done the shooting, es-
capped Both families are wealthy and
closely intermarried. Reticent over
cause of tragedy. May have been over
money transaction.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-31
MAPLE FORESTS
DISAPPEARING

Chardon. Dec. 27--Gcauga county.
which has long continued the most
heavily timbered county OF north
srn Ohio, is threatened with defores-
tation The inroadr on the forests
OF the county are fast thinning them
out and unless the wholesale ami
hilatlon Of the wooded tracts is
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-31

skating--Amateur, Lamey; profes
sional, Bapue.
Shooting-Fred Harlow.
Tennis-W A. Larned, New York.
Trotting- Hamburg Belle.
Wrestling--Frank Gotch, Iowa.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-31
To Es4abIlsh Rescue statIons.

Washington, Dec. 27.-GoVernment
to establish rescue station in coal
mining centers throughout the coun-
try 10 lessen loss Of life disasters.
VIII be equipped with latest life saw
ing apparatus.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-31
VIII Arrive This Mnrninn.

Washington, Dec. 27.-Wireless from
cruiser North Carolina received today
says they should be at La Guayara in
the morning. Has Commissioner
Buchanan aboard. Will see President
Gomez at once to re-establish cable
service.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-31
ExlIes Arrive.

Willemstead, Dec. 27.-Eighteen po-
litical exiles arrived today. Some had
been eight years in fetters. President
Gomez wants all to return. Police to
restore justice and establish harmony
with outside parties.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-31
carneaIe and Erlok Clash

Braddock, Dec. 27.--Old fight be-
tween Carnegie and Frick broken out
again on account of Carnegie tariff ar
ticle. Sehwab reported once more to
have been taken up by Carnegie. Lat
ter interests himself in Bethlehem
Steel company.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-31

Twenty-ssyen voices, every one a
soloist, IN the famous Mountain Ash
Male Party. Auditorium, Monday
evening. Dec 2s. Tickets rs and Ssc
at Powell's, 210 N Market
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-31
d.bcsMa 10 Emlnrata.

Helsinfors. Finland, Dec. 27-Thir.
ty Hebrew families ordered to emf
CRATE at once with others to follow
Bill introduced In legislature TO pre-
vent Hebrew method of slanghterine
cattle.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-31

Sweep Broom Price Up.
Chicago, H., Dec. 27-Brooms to be
raised SO cents a dozen after Jan.
list. Broom corn sold last year for
SIO0 a ton, now $110. Predicted 1t
will go to s16O.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-31
ouarreIled over Monex.

New York, Dec. 27.-fn a quarrel
over money this afternoon Carmine
Moreno, of Brooklyn, bit on his wife's
nose and otherwise assaulted her. She
will probably die.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08
A ONE-MAN SOCIETY
But the Men Who Stood in Awe
of It Did Not Know
That.

James B. Bradwell, who recently
died in Chicago, was an ardent Adolf
zionist at the time of the war. His
most extraordinary exploit. as describ-
ed in the .Record-Herald, was the
launching of an organization which he
called the Home Defense Association,
which, as a matter of fact, was COM
posed of Mr.. Bradwell and no one else.
He used the name of the association
for the purpose of forcing lukewarm
supporters of the Union cause into
open adherence. Whenever he heard
of a Copperhead the judge would write
him in the associations name, signing
himself secretary, and command the
man to come in and take the oath of
allegiance. The person receiving the
letter would not know that the assoc
citation was a mere Pigment of Judge
Bradwell's imagination and would re-
spond as ordered.
In instances in which the Copper
head displayed signs of stubbornness
Judge Bradwell would communicate
with him again, telling him that dire
penalties would be the result of failure
to take the oath of allegiance.
On one occasion prominent mer-
chant got g. letter of warning from the
association and Immediately came to
see Judge Bradwell. He begged the
jurist to state what would be the ma
ture of the penalty for failure to COM
ply with the demands of the letter.
Il have mo idea what this powerful
association will do with you," answer
ed Judge Bradwell, with much solem-
nifty. They may, tar and feather you;
they may burn your home or destroy
your business. In any even4, your life
and liberty are in peril if you refuse
to take the OATH
But, judge" said the frightened
merchant, lit will be a serious refiec-
ton on my character were it known
that I was forced to come here and
take the oath. Let me see some of the
other officers and try to prevail on
them to make me an exception
None of the officers" replied the
judge with much dignity, except the
secretary is ever known to the world
unless it becomes necessary for the as
ISOLATION to enforce it's DEGREES. There
is no choice but for you to take the
oath or suffer the consequences"
Whereupon the merchant, convinced
that he was in dire peril from this
mysterious organization, held up his
hand and took the oath.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08
MUCH INTEREST SHOWN IN
COMING MILLINERY DISPLAY

The ladies of Honolulu are showing
a great deal of interest in the mill.
Miss Powers millinery parlors in the
Boston building tomorrow morning.
Miss Power has made a persona
selection in the East of all her styles
with a view to having something move
in the millinery line, and her Eastern
novelties, new Eastern styles, and pat
tern hats promise to furnish the ladies
of Honolulu a treat in the millinery
line.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08
DOES MA WISH SHE WAS PA?

81 wish ! had a lot O. cash.
SEE pa, one winters night;
I'D go down South an stay a while
Where days are warm an bright"
He set an watched the fire die
Seemed lost in thoughtful daze),
Till ma brought in some fresh pine
knots
An made a cheerful blaze
II wish I had million shares
o. stock in Standard Oil"
See pa; II wouldn't do a thing
Ma made the kettle boil,
An mixed hot biscuits, fried some ham
An eggs (smelt good, you betD
Fetched cheese an doughnuts, made
the tea,
Then pa-set down an ct!
Il wish I was millionaire
SEE pa; I'D have a snap"
Next. from the lounge, we heard a
snore:
Pa-at his ev'nin' napi
Ma did the dishes, shook the cloth,
Brushed up, put things away,
An fed the cat. then started up
Her plans for bakin' day.
She washed an put some beans to
soak,
An set some bread to rise;
Unstrung dried apples, soaked 'em, too
All ready for her pies;
She brought more wood, put out the
cat,
Then darned four pairs o. socks;
Pa woke, an SEE, IT'S time for bed
Ma have you wound both clocks?''
Mary F. K. Hutchinson in March
Woman's Home Companion.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08

Old Hunks-When / came to this
Town sixteen years ago, real estate in
tne block where / live was HIGHER
priced than it is now. Old Hewlions-
II would be so in any block where
you settle down.-Chicago Tribune.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08
SHE CAME DOWN "PLUMP. 4"

A very slim girl named Miss Bratten
once went to skate at Manhattan.
She soon struck the floor,
Said she: Wen, before
skate any more l must fatten."
What to Eat.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08

Mr.. Smith (after ill-tempered speech
by Brown)-Mr. Chairman and gentle
men, following the example of Mr..
Brown s luncheon, / shall venture to
disagree with him.-Punch.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08

''Do you believe that men and women
should have equal rights2'' "Well-I
used to, but since I've been married /
don t dare to say so. ''-CIeveland
Leader.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08

Stella-The Columbia boys won't de-
bate with a coed. Bella-Wait till
they marry.-New York Sun.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-08

He-Have you any f1ne-tooth combs ?
It-No, but we have some fine tooth
brushes.-Cornell Widow,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-07
DRUG STORE IS GIVEN
COMPLETE new DRESS
From Tiled Floor to Metal
Ceiling.

The complete Overhauliug of the
Mclaughlin drugstore was begun yes
terday, and for ten days or two
weeks painters and decorators will be
kept busy in Transforming this pop
ular house into one of the handsomeSt
stores in southern Georgia,
From marble tiled floors 10 steel
ceiling will the transformation scene
be carried
Handsome plans to this end have
been drawn by an experienced arch
itect. and when completed DR., Nc
Laughliu viii be at home" To the
trade in a beautiful new store.
A force of plasJers removed the
old ceiling yesterday, and this Will be
replaced with one Of steel. handsomely
ornamented. The walls are 10 be
newly decorated, While marble Jiliug
in attractive designs will replace the
present wood floors.
From front to rear The store Will
be made entirely new The furniture
will be entirely overhauled.
An especially attractive feature
will be the electrical effects. The
building viii be wired throughout.
and a myriad electric lights VIII give
il the briluancy of nCOuday. Electric
fans Will be installed and other aces
series as we'll.
When completed, there Will be ne
handSOmeF drugstore in Americus or
southern Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-07
We sell "Everwear"
hosiery for ladies and
gents. Absolutely guar
anteed for six months.
3-1m w. J. Josey.
ILLINOIS IN BIG
SALOON FIGHT
Chicago Will Vote on Sun
day Opening.

CHICAGO. ILL. April ct SpeCiaD
A determined fight for and against
the Sunday opening for saloons marks
the spring election in Chicago tomor-
row. Voters in other sections of the
State will be given an opportunity 10
decide between the warrinE factions
Of the vets" and "drys. Leaders
in the movement for an open Sunday
are jubilant and declare that Chicago
viii soon be rescued from the
rei2n OF hypOcricy." The appearance
of a ballot on the Sunday question in
tomorrow'S election was brought about
by the United Societies. which collect
ed $4,000 feet of signatures. repre-
SentiuE the desires of nearly 10000
voters TO pass upon the question. The
petitions made pile nearly seven
feet in height and justify the United
Societies workers in their hope for
q successful termination of their
fight Local option is the principal
issued TO be decided by the spring
elections in over three-fourths of the
10e Illinois counties. Springfield, the
State capital. has been the scene of
hot campaign. The liquor dealers
of that city combined 10 give 'hor-
rible example" By voluntarily closing
all saloons for few days, IN order to
show the voters what the city will
resemble under the order of things
proposed by the Ant;-Saloon League
workers.
Twelve hundred townships and
towns Viii take part in the gigantic
contest between the forces of per
sonal liberty and the opponents Of
the rum demon
The elections will be held under the
provisions of j township. city and
village local option law The last
local option elections previously held
in the State took place last November.
when. out of 161 precincts in the soul
Jhern part Of the STATE ~ voted
dry This was heralded as a
great victory by the Anti-SalOou Lea
sue officials. and they are hopeful OF
repeating the victory on larger scale
tomorrow.
In this city, the stronghold Of the
liquor traffic in Illinois. one half Of
the area is dry" territory, saloons
having been abolished from all the
principal residence districts.