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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1925
Page
2
Stark county officials vow no relaxations in enforcement of Prohibition on New Year's Eve. Sheriff Kirk says deputies on duty, no special plan, but any possession or use of illicit liquor will lead to arrest. Canton police echo stance and warn against bottle or flask in prohibited goods.
Police report two separate holdups early Thursday morning netting about 200 dollars. At Allegheny Oil and Grease Co on Walnut Avenue two men with a roadster held up attendant M Henry and rifled the cash register taking about 100 dollars. At June Restaurant on 1106 Tuscarawas Street West three men forced proprietor E J Aubill to surrender contents of the cash register and his pocket money, totaling roughly 60 to 65 dollars. Descriptions of the bandits were supplied by the victims but no arrests were made.
Stark county commissioners announced approval of a 17000 request under the Green law for road improvements. The state grants 1000 for each township, with a maximum 317,000 set aside to be available July 1. Townships and county must provide a total match for secondary road system upgrades.
Andrew Murry reports his touring car stolen from 8th NW between Court and Market Avenues North. Police notified and investigation underway.
H D Barnett of 841 Market street reported to police that his automobile collided with a truck owned by K and S S Co, slightly damaging his car.
Police reported a burglary at Lasking Drug Co at 1456 Maple Ave NE on Wednesday night. Several boxes of cigars cigaret holders and two watches were stolen after a panel was broken from a door.
In Malvern on December 31 the body of Pete Fontana was found in a road half a mile west with thirteen stab wounds. A blood soaked letter in his pocket and a club nearby guide Carroll County investigators who suspect a feud linked to Fontana’s past in Italy and possibly a non robbery motive. Fontana lived with a widow, worked for Whittaker Company, and carried about $75 to $80. clues suggest a deadly struggle with a long instrument and a possible connection to a “black hand” motive back in Italy. Fontana’s body was taken to Steve Beckman’s for examination. further notes await in Carrollton.
John Harris fifty five was found slain in his home by newsboy Louis Mathey on Wednesday afternoon. Harris’s skull was battered and his back and arms bore burns. Monday and Tuesday papers lay on the porch. Harris had likely fought before death. No clues yet on the attackers as officials investigated Thursday.
New York December 31 Dillon Read Co confirmed reports that talks are under way to buy a substantial stake in National Cash Register Co The deal value is about 76900000 partly through a new security issue open to public subscription Control is expected to stay with the Patterson family Frederick Patterson son of the founder would be president The company’s present structure includes 21000000 of seven percent cumulative stock and 54000000 of common stock par 100.
Washington dispatch reports only scattered resignations from younger reserve officers over Col William Mitchell’s court martial. Veterans fear disorder without discipline, while many officers support Mitchell’s views on reforms but condemn his conduct. After initial threats, no broad movement occurred and the incident fades as the War Department notes no widespread resignations.
Paul Vujkov was found guilty of illegal possession of liquor and fined 2000 dollars plus costs by Judge A W Agler on Thursday. Deputies raided his boarding house near a Pennsylvania railroad construction camp east of Robertsville and found moonshine liquor in a large soup kettle. This was Vujkov's second conviction and the judge imposed the maximum fine.
Theft of a storage battery and spare tires from three parked cars was reported to police on Thursday. Ohio Furniture Exchange at 524 Cherry SE reported two tires stolen from a truck while A. F. Hilton at 2007 Market Ave reported a battery theft. J. A. Wertz also reported a tire theft.
Mrs J H Coxsee of Reedurban has shown improvement following a surgical operation at Mercy hospital last Wednesday. Her condition is progressing favorably and family members report steady recovery.
New York December 31 The Metropolitan Museum of Art expresses surprise at receiving the bulk of the late Frank A. Munsey fortune which is estimated between 25 and 40 million dollars. The museum may receive about 30 million as Munsey’s will also directs the sale of Munsey assets within five years if needed. Cash bequests total nearly 1 million to relatives associates and charities. William T. Dewart says Munsey’s illness hindered his plans to divide his publishing interests among longtime associates.
Lieut Andrew Nickas of Cartron now in Washington D C at Ahepa headquarters was elected commander of the American Veterans of Hellenic Descent a national organization of Greek born men who served in the U S Army in World War I and were honorably discharged. The drive to erect a memorial in Washington is planned with local Hel enic Post of the American Legion expected to participate. Four local members died in action and six more since discharge.
Nick Vergolito of Tuscarawas street left Wednesday for New York and will sail January 9 on the Berengaria to tour Italy and France for five months. Raphael Muccilli, formerly of this city now with Union Switch and Signal Co., Swissvale, Pa., is spending the holidays here. Several local residents visited the city on business while Joe Perroni of 640 6th Street NE shows improvement after burns at United Alloy Steel Corp. hospital.
Six Black men were arrested in a shack near Cherry ay 8sB on Wednesday night. Police said they caught them in a public safety incident craps game. Each man was fined $1 and costs by Judge J. A. Bowman of criminal court on Thursday.
Traffic violators face court as municipal court takes over after Capt. Patterson and Judge Bowman depart. Judge Snyder and Johnson to preside. 80 plus violators expected Saturday barring fines earlier. City plans for traffic case handling amid holiday. no firm arrangements announced.
The tuberculosis hospital building commission met with architect A L Thayer all Wednesday to discuss contract plans. another session is set for Saturday afternoon. Attorney H W Harter Jr assisted, as Ned L Perkins, chair, stressed ensuring the contract is error-proof and clear to avoid future interpretation disputes.
The spring term of the court of appeals opens January 12 with Stark eco court members presiding in the first week. Three criminal cases are set for hearing including the David Atkins first degree murder appeal. The second week begins January 19 with the court of the second district and judges Allread Kugkle and Ferneding in attendance.
New York reports heavier motor travel and expanded highway work as snow handling and plows prepare for a harsher winter. States like Virginia expect rising road spending. railroads test motor truck freight, while Philadelphia Transit takes over Yellow taxi service. The New York auto show signals a shift to fewer car makers but continuing demand.
Ninth Corps Area recalls army orders for a regular cavalry unit from Fort AB, used in a historical panorama of Indian history for a film version of Zane Grey’s The Vanishing American. The production, a three year epic with 100 principals, appears at Valentine Theater and offers free tickets to readers listed in the Canton section.
The funeral for Mrs Flora Schwertner Elnen, who died last Monday in Toledo, will be held from Dr J Schirack’s residence on 836 Auburn NW Saturday morning. A pontifical mass at St Peter's Church will be offered at 10 by Rt Rev August J Schwertner. The deacon will be Rev Thomas M Schwertner and the subdeacon her son Brother Hadrian Binen. The Most Rev John T McNicholas will preach the sermon. Many priests will attend including Msgr Francis Malone. The remains will be viewed at Sehiack and Williams funeral home until 3 Thursday afternoon, then moved to 3F Auburn pl NW.
Mary Moldovan aged six of 1446 9th street NE died at her home Thursday morning. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Nicholas Moldovan and three sisters and one brother. She attended 9th Street School. Funeral Saturday at two in the afternoon at the home. Burial in Forest Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Della Mae Riley 48 of 1226 14th St NW died of rheumatism of the heart. She leaves her husband Dr L Riley biology teacher at McKinley High a daughter Virginia her parents Mr and Mrs D A Widener of New Franklin Ohio and a brother Arthur Wilen of Minerva Ohio. She was a member of Simpson M E church. A porch funeral service will be held Saturday at 8 30 am Rev William S Chapman officiating. Burial in Moultrie Ohio Saturday.
William Bissell 87 died of paralysis at his son Willis C. Bissell's home in Orrville Ohio. A retired contractor he lived with his son since his wife died in 1917. Survived by daughters Viola Porter and Mrs. Fred Spielman, son Willis C., seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements announced later.
Cincinnati readers report Henry McCoy Norris a machine tool maker dies on December 24. He bequeaths Nixon G Norris of Hollywood Ohio a monthly income equal to the square of the year difference 1913 subtracted from the target year, beginning in 1926. The scheme yields 168 dollars first, rising each year, while the estate valued at 200000 grows as earnings exceed payments.
Charles Sparks sixty year old County home orderly died at Ault man hospital from pneumonia. He belonged to the Royal Order of Lions. Survived by widow Mrs. Fleanor H. Sparks a daughter Mrs. Bertha Klels of Faton Ohio and two sons Albert of Alliance and Walter of Cleveland. Body at Maurhciman funeral establishment with services Saturday at 1 30 pm conducted by Rev Alfred M Garner. Burial in Forest Hill cemetery.
Barbara E. Haines 77 of Minerva died at her daughter’s home in Minerva Wednesday morning. She left surviving son B C Haines and daughters F F Gurney J H Miller and H M Morgan, plus two brothers Henry Richards of Minerva and Monroe Richards of [incomplete text].
General Lincoln Andrews leads the Modoc into Havana to study the rum supply network feeding the southeastern United States. Officials plan talks with Cuba on a smuggling treaty and vessel notification to curb liquor trade from Havana hubs to American shores. The mission spotlights U S concerns over American control of key illicit routes and the broader fight against bootlegging.
Pierson Indiana obituary note states Mrs. Rita Fisher of North Manchester and Mrs. Rachel Monahan of Minerva will hold services at the daughter’s home Thursday at 2 led by Rev P H Welshmer. A second service will be held in Minerva at the Christian church Saturday at 2 with burial in Minerva Cemetery.
Mrs. Eb Laura Miller 35 of Plain Township died Wednesday evening in Aultman Hospital. Wife of John L. Miller she leaves two daughters Ana and Dorothy and son John Jr at home. Also survived by father Samuel Keerley six sisters and three brothers all of Greensburg Pennsylvania. Body at Jacit funeral till Friday. Services Saturday at 11:30 at Fairmont United Presbyterian Church. Body to Greensburg for burial afterwards.
Donald Eugene McCauley nine months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett McCauley of Waco dies at home Wednesday. Survived by one sister Shir, grandparents and others. Funeral at 1 PM Saturday at 2226 Georgetown with Rev P H Welshimer of First Christian Church officiating. Burial in nearby cemetery.
Alliant members of the Junior Order United American Mechanics conducted funeral services for Sylvester Miller at Turkle's establishment on Wednesday evening. Private burial followed this afternoon at Mount Union Cemetery. Miller formerly lived in Cuba and later returned to the city several years ago.
D Bp strong aged 93 passed away at 1 in the morning at 281 South Union Ave. He came to Alliance from Westmorland County Pennsylvania when young and had lived in the city for many years.
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