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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30
MCGRAW STILL LIKES
RUBE MARQUARD

Failure of Rube Marquard to show any
thing in the National league last summer
caused just as much astonshment around
the A. A. circuit as it did in the older
organization.
In chatting about this surprise before
he started for Cuba, Fred Merkle,
tcammate of Marquard's, said that John
McGraw had all the confidence in the
world in the big southpaw and that he
thought the Rube would develop into a
real star next season. Merk said that
Marquard's fault last summer was due to
his persistency in keeping the ball in the
groove.
Ellis control wasn't quite what it
should have been,' declared Merkle,
land as a result he would try to flash the
pill across the plate, instead of shooting
for the corners. He has everything and
would go along inning after inning with
out getting into trouble. Then suddenly
the other club would fall on him and it
would be all off. Rube also had lot of
bad luck and it seemed as if he could not
get started right He learned lot and If
he gets away successfully next spring,
watch out"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30
AMUsEMENTs.

The odeon theatre presents for the
last three days of the present week,
an exceptionally strong holiday bill.
Heading the olioNwith the three Sharpe
Sisters one of the best and highest
salaried musical acts on the road.
Bradley & Ward with their singing,
talking and dancing are continuous
hit from start to finish. Heils Thomp-
son with his barrel of fun will keep
you in a roar throughout his act, the
motion pictures for Thursday are Bio
graphs Redman's View and Edison g
sensation maratIme drama, the Keep
er Of the Lighthouse. The illustrated
song in line with all else is a novelty
aud as It's title, "The Roundup" pro
claims, is from the West and carries
handsome set of slides. New pie
lures will be shown Friday anG Satur
day.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30
Mr.. and Mrs, Lewis Vogelgesang
Round Out Half Century
of Married Life,

Two of the Oldest pioneers of Stark
county, MI. and Mrs. Lewis A. Vogel-
gesang of Plain township, Just north
OF the city, on Wednesday celebrated
their fiftieth anniversary.
Nh. Vogelgesang's grandfather came
to Stark county from Rhenish Ba-
Varia, Germany, early in the past cen
tury, settling on Fulton road, where
in 1887 Lewis was born as the son
of Mr.. Isaac Vogelgesang, who died in
1876.
Mrs. Vogelgesang, nee Miss Agnes
Thalhelm, came fnOm SaXony in her
youth and they were married near
Canton on December 20, 1859, by Rev.
George Doll, still living as a retired
minister in Lima, Ind Even before
their marriage, Mr., and Mrs. Vogel-
gesang were active members of the
first church of the Evangelical asso-
citation in this city, helping to build
the small chapel in 1852, as we'll as
the larger edifce in 1874, and having
a good share in the erection of the
splendid new structure at the corner
OF East Fourth and Herbruck streets,
the third church erected within the
| lifetime of this aged couple.
There We're born to them five sons
and two daughters, all of whom are
living. They were present at Wednes-
days celebration. Besides the chill
dren and grandchildren, and goodly
number of other relatives and friends
assembled at the home of the cele-
brants on Fulton road, where they
were cordially welcomed by the happy
and honored couple who are still re-
markably well preserved and active.
When all were made comfortable,
after the ride iii the cold wind, a brief
worship was held in the parlor by
the pastor of the family, DR.. Theo.
Gaehr of the Fourth street Eyangeli-
cal church. A sumpttous dinner was
served.
Besides the usual decorations, the Ia
BILE was tastily graced by oranges and
Il large cake bearing the inscription
In gold letters and figures, "1859-1909.' >
Mr.. and Mrs. Vogelgesang were the
recipients Of valuable presents from
their children and friends and, in turn.
in honor of their day Of jubilee, they
remembered the cause of missions
with liberal gift, as well as the To-
cal church.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30

Louie Sedane, the Girl from Rector's''
and got away with it, too. 1t repre-
sents a chorus girl type and is flirt
Of the worst kind. She very nearly
proves the undoing of Richard
O'Shaughnessy, Of. Colt AIbertson)
but he manages to pull through ali
right and marries girl who is not
already married as is the frivolous girl
from Rector's.
Howard Reed, as Professor Aubrey
Maboom, deserves a lot of credit for
his excellent portrayal of this char
acter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30
CHARGES AGAINST
MICHIGAN STARS

Ann Arbor, Mich, Dec. 29-Sensational
charges of ineligibility made against
Smith, Watkins and Casey, three of
Yost's 1909 stars, are declared to be a
product of the whole cloth by Professor
George w. Patterson, chairman of the
board of control of athletics. Professor
Patterson states that the records of all
three were carefully scrutinized early in
the season and none Of them were put in
a game in which ne was not eligible
A complete investigation of the athletic
condition Of the university is following
the Ousting of Joy Miller, the newly
elected football captain.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30
GOSSIP OF DIAMOND, RING AND GRIDIRON


that no one in his neck of the woods is
making such rash prediction.
Phil Lewis, former Brooklyn shortstop,
has been released by Baltimore to In
dianapolis. Time was, and not so very
long ago, either when Lewis was touted
as coming big league star.
Every National and American league
club waived claim on Bill Abstein, the
Pirates first sacker, who will go back to
the minors.
Jack johnson says Corbett is out of line
when he says Joe Cans taught him to
box. Corbett claimed credit for Johnson's
good wallops. He said Cans taught john
son after watching him (CorbetD.
Hughey Jennings has Sc players for
1910 And that's not counting Pitcher
Frank Donohue who is still on the clubs
reserve list.
Magnate Taylor denies that he has sold
Catcher Spencer to Johnny McGraw, but
says New York is quite apt to be Hack S
1910 address
Billy Lauder, the former third baseman
Of the New Yorks, wants to coach the
Yale football candidates next year. Lau-
der is a Brown alumnus.
Four former National league batting
stars finished under the $50 mark this
year They are Tenney, Lobert, Howard
and Joe Delehanty
Manager Clarlxe's desire to get rid of
Pitcher Vic Willis is said to be due to the
big fellows indifference after the Pirates
had cinched the pennant and to his poor
work in the worlds series.
Business Manager Bancroft of the Reds
denies that the coast invasion by the Ma
tionals and the Athletics was a financial
failure. Every member of the team
made enough money out of the trip TO
keep him comfortably all winter, and
then some," declares Banny.
Tom Jones, who played first base for
Detroit the greater part Of last season,
is wanted TO manage the Scranton team
in the New York State league, next sea-
son. and may be allowed to go there by
Manager Jennings.
Inability to get structural steel as per
schedule may compel a postponement OF
the opening of the new White Sox park
In Chicago. 1t was originally planned to
dedicate the park at the opening of the
year.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30
"CY" SEYMOUR NOT TO Be
TRADED SAYS M'GRAW
spEc1At no THE NEWS.

New York, Dec. 29.--John McGraw Of
the Giants says he has not given much
thought to baseball since the recent
league meeting In this city and also
states that for the present he is com
PEELED to stand pat.
But you can say that the New York
club has not asked for waivers on Sey-
mour," said McGraw, with characteris-
tic emphasis. "It would be extremely
foolish to let Seymour out after the way
he played last fail unless we could get
better man.
mo, have not any deals on just now.
I talked with several persons during the
winter meeting of the moguls but could
not reach an agreement. 1 have As ball
players on my staff.
81 am not after Lumley of the Brook
lyns. There's nothing in the Donlin-
Magee deal as far as | know"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30
PITTSBURG GETS A
BILLIARD PLUM
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS.

HQppe-Mornlngst plum. Harry Davis
--'af&f ,3Iat-ss - to-day completed arrange
ments with the star billiardists to play
three-night match some time in Febru-
ary, probably on February 2, 3 and T.
Articles signed by the players two weeks
ago call for 1850 points at 1872 balk line
for $1,000 a side and the gross receipts,
to be divided % per cent. TO the loser and
75 per cent. to the winner.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30
WILL GO TO FIGHT
IN SPECIAL TRAIN

Billy Gibson one of the biggest pro-
moters of fights in New York City since
the days Of the Horton law, has announc-
ed to his friends that he is ready to take
their names for reserved seat in his
special train which will leave for the
scene of the big fight about two weeks
before the battle is to be waged. Billy
declares none need suffer from parched
throats across the desert.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30
JOHNSON AND CORBETT
IN ORATORY BATTLE
SPECIAL TO TIE NEWS.

New York, Dec 29.-Jack Johnson and
Jim Corbett, both in Chicago, are trying
10 out-talk each other. Johnson says he
will fit up gym in the back yard of his
new home in the Windy City and will do
a great part Of his training there for the
mill with Jeffries. The negro declares
that he has not yet decided how to tackle
the boilermaker and goes on in that
strain to the extent of a column. Cor
bett, unrestrained, states that he does
not intend to tell JEFF how to fight when
the latter goes into the ring because his
advice might prove fatal But he insists
that he will increase JEFF s speed and may
be able to teach him some new points
about the boxing game.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30
DEATHS in CANTON
oRvILLE S. PIKE.

tuberculosis, brought on by an at
tack of pneumonia last spring, caused
the death of Oryille S. Pike at his
home, 1926 Garfield avenue, Wednes-
GAY afternoon He had been confined
TO his home for thirteen weeks. Mr..
pike was Al years of age. He is sur
viyed by his wife and two daughters,
Two brothers, Grant 5. Pike of this
city. L. 3. Pike of Lisbon, and one
sister, Mrs. Nora Norris OF Signal
this state.
The funeral will be held Friday af-
ternoon at the home at ! o'clock and
at the Trinity Reformed church al
two. DR.. Herbruek will otficiate. The
local branch of the Masons, OF which
Mr.. Pike was member, will have
charge of the services at the church
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30

Just how far back poor old Bob Fitz-
simmons, who was licked in dozen
rounds by Bill Lang in Australia recently,
has slipped is shown by Tommy Burns
record against the same Bill Lang.
Tommy = himself a ounce - disposed of
Lang inysix rounds in Melbourne Septem-
ber g. 1868. And Burns won as he pleased,
giving the spectators a run for their
money before he put over the sleep-pro-
ducing pill. Old Fitz has nothing of his
old wallop or ne would have won in a
couple or three rounds.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30

There is every likelihood that Tim
Hurst will be back with the big show in
1910. If Ban Johnson will not forgive
Timothy for a breach of etiquette at
Philadelphia, Tim may hook on with the
National league. Tim is a great friend
and favorite of Tom Lynch. Goodness
knows Lynch will need a few live ones
If he endorses the double umpire sys-
TEN.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30
PRES. O'BRIEN OUSTED BY
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

Chicago, Dec 29.-Thomas NJ Chiving-
ton, general manager of the Louisville
club of the American association, was
elected president of the league this af-
ternoon when the club owners assembled
for the annual meeting at the Congress
hotel.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30
PLAIN TOWNSHIP COUPLE
MARRIED FIFTY YEARS
. %~~A%~%%~%%%%%A%%~H . Q Q
. OLDEST WOMAN IN OHIO 4
nIEn m nIAIN -Hn 4
CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY.

LIES FhEFHhliNS "
D CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY.
y Massillon, o., Dec. 29.-(Spl)
. As she was about to celebrate
y her one hundred and second
. birthday anniversary, Mrs. Ma
o linda Ciemons, said to be the
y oldest woman in northern Ohio,
. died last night at her home
. here. She leaves son, a daugh-
. ter, seven grand children and
. nine great grandchildren.
. Mrs. Clemons came here in
. 1927 and was hotel cook most
. of her life.
. - . o o o q . o = D 90
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30

California fans are turning their atten-
tion to a new pugilistic light. "Guuboat'
Smith, fresh from Uncle Sans marines,
and injected into the spotlight mainly be-
cause of a questionable knociuIow1r
scored over Champion Jack Johnson, in
a training camp bout, is the latest to at
tract the interest of fight followers on the
Pacific coast.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30

The county commissioners adopted
a resolution yesterday asking the Nc
Kssson Construction company, which
AZ buflding the bridge over the Tusca-
rawas river on fremont street, Mas.
silIon TO remove all unnecessary
dehris and timber from under the
hrISge. Residents of Massillon fear
that whep high water comes there VIII
be a food caused by the obstruction
in the stream.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30
MULES DON'T KICK

ON A Bath.
Wilkesbarre, Pa, Dec. 20.
(spl.)-A shower bath for the
mules working In the Henry
eolliery, is a coal mining novel
ty recently installed by the Le-
high Valley Coal company. The
mules take a bath at the close
Of each days work and eiJoy II
so much that II Is hard work TO
drive them from the shower TO
their stalls.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30
Y.M.C.A. BOWLING LEAGUE

Manager Jim Mcguire of the Maps is
said to be after young Blancke, the SEN
sational independent ball pitcher of San
dusky.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30

The Chicago Cubs didn't have a man in
the 300 hitting class this year Artie
Hoffman led the team with the stick, his
average being .2S5
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30

Clarence F. Knight, wanted in
Youngstown on charge of failure
TO support his wife and child, was
arrested mere by Detective Ryan.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30

The Sunday school OF the Salvation
Army will hold its annual Christmae
entertainment this evening at the Ar
mory. There are about one hundred
children enrolled.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30
TERSELY TOLD TALES

At noon Wednesday the fire depart.
ment was called to the home of John
Better, 712 East North street, where
a defective fiue caused a small fire
on the roof of the kitchen. The fire
was soon extinguished, the loss being
small.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30

Ban johnson says the year 1909 marked
new era in baseball, the reconstruction
of baseball plants.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30

Al Dieta OF the Goodrich House gym
fought a a'-round draw with JacS Rald-
win OF TalnDa. Fla. at MobDrs
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30

Justice of the Peace Rinehart, who
was elected at the November cleo
tion, is having an office fitted up in
the Schaefer block Justice Rinehart
will take over the docket from JUS
tice BothwelPs court. Constable
Hemminger win be with him.
Charles NJ. Brady appeared in JUS
tice Blake's court with a badly bat
tered head, where he filed complaint
charging assault and battery against
Charles Koch, who entered plea of
not guilty, He will be given hearing
Tuesday at ..
The hearing of Herman Fouser, ar
rested on a peace warrant sworn out
by Sam Rudy, took place before JUS
tice Barrick Wednesday. The case
was taken under adyisement by the
justice. -,
Walter Sanders. who deserted from
the United States army while sta
toned at Fort bliss, Texas, was ar
rested in Canton just as he entered
the home of his mother Wednesday
evening.
The county commissioners have
granted the application OF petitioners
in Lake township for the construction
Of a ditch three miles long approx
mately and which will drain over q
thousand acres OF farm land.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30

Better have The News sent to yovr
house
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30

schedule may compel a postponement of
the opening of the new White Sox park
in Chicago. 1t was originally planned to
dedicate the park at the opening of the
year.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30

that no one in his neck of the woods /
making such a rash prediction.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-12-30

Tom Jones, who played first base for
Detroit the greater part Of last season,
is wanted to manage the Scranton team,
in the New York State league, next sea-
son. and may be allowed TO go there by
Manager Jennings.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-09-15
SAD DEATH Az RABUN,
Master Earl Stone Succumbs to Ty-
PhOid Feyer-0thcr Matters.

Rahun, Sept THE many friends
OF Earl Stone, son of Mr. William
Stone, were saGdened last Saturday
morning TO learn of his death. For
several weeks lie had been confined to
his bed with typhoid fever. The fune-
raj service and intermont took place
yesterday morning at Rabun Creek
church. Some of his little school
mates acted as pail bearers Earl was
nearly eleven years old and much
loved by all who knew him. He is
survived by his father, mother, FIVE
sisters and two brothers.
Mrs. Ella Babb and children OF
Fountain Inn spent Tuesday ana We'd
nesday with Mr.. T. F. Babb and family.
Miss Mae Willis of Gray Court is
spending several days with her cousin,
Miss Corrie Mahon.
Mr. Winston Smith and family OF
Pclzer were the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
C. W. Bolt Friday and Saturday.
One of the most enjoyable occasions
of this season was an ice cream sup
per gwen at llo nome OF MT ana Mrs.
James Sumerel Saturday night in hon
or of their friend, Mr.. Peden OF Ala
bama. Quite number Of young peo-
pie were present and all enjoyed them
selves. When the young people had
gatherd at this home, the dining room
doors were thrown open and delicious
ice cream was served; after which a
lawn party was enjoyed for one hour,
Then again before leaving for home
ice cream was served and much en-
jOycd. In the midst Of all OF the
good times one young man was hor-
riied to find his mule had broken
loose and gone off. so this placed the
young man in quite an awkward posi-
ton, as he had brought his best girl
friend to the party-hOweyer the
young man succeeded in borrowing a
mule from one of his neighbors, and
harness from another neighbor. He
reports n most delightful drive after
all his trouble.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-09-15
For Health, Not For Print.

Senator TilIman's nhvsiciaps attrib-
ute his restoration to health to his
trim TO Eurooe last SIMMER. involving
complete change and rest for sew
eral months. but the senator. who has
opjnions oe his own. is convinced that
phvsical culture stunts have done the
work. We are sure however, that
both the pnysicians and tho uatient
are mistaken.
A London doctor has made and an
uouuced The discovery that swearing
is nelptrl to health. According to
this more or less eminent authority,
when q man is moved 10 anrer-and
anger preccGes procanity-he prolM-
ccs surplus OF physical energy and
subjects his brain TO severe strain.
Py way OF relief he may kick or Jump
up ana down or smash things gen
erallv. but for cheap and convenient
remedy profanity is recommended on
the principal that when greatly irri-
tated even birds and animals express
their emotions volubly and violently
1t is clear, therefore. that our senior
senator's proficiency in this art has
been chiefly instrumental in relieving
him of the physical and mental strain
which at one time threatened his
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-09-15
CONFEDERATE MOTHERS,
This Makes the Eighth One Heard
From Thus Far.

Editor The Advertiser:
want to add one more Confederate
mother living in Laurens county~-.drs.
Amanda Davis, who lives near Poplar
Springs church. She is the widow of
the late Jas. l.. Davis who was a mem
Der of the 1Gth S. c. regiment; she is
also the mother OF G.. W. Davis Of this
community, who saw service in the
i6ih regiment with his father. She
had ano.,er son, Warren Davis, VINO
died in the service. Aunt Nancy"
as she is afteCtionately called by her
friends and neighbors, was 80 years
old last May and is still very active
and vigorous for her age.
May God bless these old Confederate
mothers and spare their lives vet
many years to US.
E. E. Simpson
Ware Shoals, Sept II, 1909.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-09-15
COLUMBIA FEMALE
COLLEGE BURNED
Cross CirCuiting of Electric
Wires the Cause.
LOSS WILL BE S25O,OO0
Plant Will Bc Rebuilt Meantime
Fail Session viii Open in Go.
IOnia Hotel Building.

ColuMbia Sept. 9.-Fire at 80 this
morning destroyed the Columbia Fc-
male college, which was built by pop
ular subscriptions from all over the
state.
The plant was valued At $250,CQO
and was insured for $4,000, with
$4,000 more on the equipment
The property was bonded for 500
900, and there was also a floating in
debtedness of something more than
$4,000
Liquidation now would leave moth
ing but the rock foundations and the
grounds, but arrangements are being
made today for rebuilding at the
earliest possible moment and for the
opening Of the fall session this year
in the Colonia hotel property, the for
mer plant of the college.
The fire was evidently caused by
the cross circuiting OF the wires in
the northwest dormitory.
When discovered 10y President Dan
icl who with his children. were the
only persons on the place, the flames
had eaten into the walls and could
not he gotten at with the chemical
apparatus, with which DR.. Daniel
made a hard fight II" burned his
feet seriously while fighting the fire.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-09-15
FINAL SETTLEMENT.

Take notice that on the Sth day Of
October, 1909, | will render a final ac-
count of my acts and doings as Ad-
minstrator OF the estate of Susie p.
Grier, deceased. in the office OF the
Judge of Probsee OF Laurens county,
at II o'clock a. m, and on the same
day will apply for final discharge
from my trust as Administrator.
All persons indebted to said estate
are notified and required to make pay
ment on that date; and all persons
having claims against said estate will
present them on or before that date,
duly proven, or tie forever barred.
B. III. Grier,
Administrator.
Sept. s, tGG9.-l mo.