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07 Jan 1921
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Canton Daily News in Canton, Ohio
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1921
Page
1
Water Rates to Rise to Restore Prewar Revenue
Water superintendent J B Obliger says rate boosts are needed to restore prewar revenue levels. He cites a $287,000 revenue shortfall in the department’s report through December 1, 1920, noting lower costs and sinking fund arrears may affect plans for the last half of 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Can
Ikely
Obliger
Water Works Department
Iger
Ohliger
Woman is Found Dead After Suicide Attempt
Annetta Walker, 26, killed herself with a .22 caliber at W. W. Cashner's home in Loganay NW after a temporary separation from her husband Harvey. She had planned to go to Chicago but returned Thursday afternoon. The door was locked and she was found on a bed with a bullet wound. the body was taken to Spiker's for coroner investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annetta Walker
W. Cashner
Loganay
Walker
Harvey R
Ily
Chicago
Alker
Hartley Named Downton Pleas Judge
Ungrammatical OCR reports Hartley of Xenia appointed as am pleas judge of Greene County by Governor Cox. Kyle remains on the state Clemency board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartley
Downton Pleas
UMBUS
J Hartley
Xenia
C. H. Kyle
State Board of Clemency
Dueceona
Cox
Cardinal Gibbons Improves After Illness
Cardinal Gibbons, confined for nearly four weeks, has shown definite improvement. For the first time since his illness, he appears to be himself and in better spirits at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smore
Conf
Cardinal Gibbons
Rej
Vyas
Pastry shop advertises special cakes for Saturday
The notice promotes nut cream cake Lady Bali Pineapple cream cake silver lemon cake and cream cake with delivery. It lists Bell 396, 20 218 Cleveland Ave NW for orders. Also mentions supplying basketballs and baskets and large stock for teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland-ay
Canton Girl Will Return To Russia
Miss Belle Rowlen former McKinley High French teacher and YWCA worker sails next Thursday for two years of relief work in the Baltic provinces under the International YWCA. She will aid refugees and help women and children return home after wartime displacements. She served in Siberia during World War I and has been in New York City this past summer with refugee relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Rowlen
McKinley High School
Russia
United States
Miss Rowlen
Charles D. Rowlen
Clevelandav
Baltic
Germany
Siberian
New York City
International Y. W. C. A
Healthy season for dogs and cats says humane officer
Joe Ryan humane officer reports a healthy season for dogs and cats with fewer diseased animals seen on the streets. He notes coats are in good condition and contrasts with last year when many animals were affected and euthanized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Ryan
Fire Drives Roomers From 536 Cleveland Store
Morning blaze at the two story brick building 536 Cleveland at NW forced ten roomers from bed about 4 a m. The basement fire started from a gas radiator burning rafters above. a large floor hole and smoke-filled first and second floors followed. Firemen used only chemicals. owner Rolli Schaub reports stock loss to smoke. Mrs. M Saunders says only smoke damage. Fire Chief Mesnar cites hallway light outage as cause of roomers confusion. Separately, 3:45 a m fire at 1905 Eleventh St NE in an old barn damaged by a mattress. tramps suspected of causing the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Rolli Schaub
Firmen
M. Saunders
Mesnar
Eleventh-st
Roosevelt Daughter May Speak at McKinley Banquet
Congressman Frank Murphy of the eighteenth district has accepted to speak at the McKinley banquet. C Curtis, president of the McKinley Club, reports in Washington that Mrs Ethel Roosevelt may also attend and that Raymond Robins is expected to accept soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Murphy
McKinley Club
C. ¢. Curtis
Washington
Curtis
Ethel Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt
Raymond Robins
Kent Plays K of C In Saturday Basketball Tilt
Basketball game set for Saturday January 8 at the gym on Sixth Street NW. Kent faces the K of C with admission fifty cents.
Pecan Nut Rolls Offered for Sunday Morning Delivery
The Pastry Shop advertises very fine pecan nut rolls available for Sunday morning delivery. Orders should be phoned in early using Bell 396 or State 3620. The shop is located at 218 Cleveland Ave NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
State
Cleveland-av
Learn Auto Repair At The Y M C A School
The Y M C A school offers training in auto repairing welding and machine shop practice. Enroll today with focus on practical skills and hands on instruction for practical trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thore
January Clearance Sale at Sample Shop Canton
One third to one half off on all suit coat and dress prices. The Sample Shop at 333 Market near N Adv Ladies garments at popular prices. Save money on coats suits or dresses and check infants wear department Cantons center for baby clothes. Ohio Dry Goods Co. 2nd floor Harris Arcade Bldg Ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Ohio Dry Goods Co
Harris Arcade
Ady
N.—Ady
Music at Margaret's Sunday Night Hit at the Chocolate Shop
The Harmony Four perform at Margaret's Chocolate Shop located at 216 Market Ave S on Sunday night. Local patrons praised the group as a real hit in a lively cafe setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Harmony Four
Margaret's Chocolate Shop
State May Buy County Bonds to Fund Road Improvements
The State Industrial Commission agreed to buy $412,000 in bonds offered without bidders to finance five Stark county road projects. The county board president said contracts will be set after funds arrive, covering Marlboro Hartville Orrville Canal Fulton North Lawrence and Beach City Strasburg roads. Officials debate future bond sales amid costs and unemployment goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark Co
State Industrial Commission
State Commission
Commission
J. Frank Booth
County Board
Columbus
Marlboro
Hartville-rd
Massillon-Orrville-rd
Canal Fulton
North Lawrence-rd
Beach City-Strasburg-rd
Booth
Reward Offered for Thieves and Stolen Merchandise
Tom Kanel of 1920 Garfield Ave offers a 250 dollar reward for information leading to the arrest of thieves and recovery of merchandise stolen during the midnight hours of January 4, 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Kanel
Garfield
Vase and Son Piano Advy Ad For Friday Sale
Advertisement notes Kenny's Piano Department offers items including a silk floss mattress priced at 19.80 dollars and a silk floss mattress sale at 35.00 dollars. Distributed by L. and G. Company located at 108 Fourth Street Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth-st NW
Can ton Post No 44 American Legion Meeting
Regular monthly gathering of Can ton Post No 44 American Legion scheduled for Friday January 7 at 8 p m. The notice lists local vendors Folk Stall Seacrists Stall and Arcade Market as advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Meeting
Canton Post
American Legion
Seacrists
Margaret's Noonday Meals and Kenny's Piano Dept
Margaret offers daily noon meals from 11 to 2 at 216 Market Ave S Adv. Margaret's Chocolate Shop advertises a 6 for $1.00 deal on Fridays and Saturdays. Kenny's Piano Dept is listed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret’s
Margaret’s Chocolate Shop
Marketav S
Oysters at Buckeye Fish Market Ad in Town
Advertisement for Buckeye Fish Market located at 120 Fourth Street NE promoting oysters for sale to local customers. Bright ad highlights fresh seafood and convenient neighborhood market access.
We Pay 5 Percent You Should Be One Of Our Depositors
Canton Morris Plan Bank invites deposits at Kenny's Piano Dept on Saturday. The ad promotes 5 percent interest for new depositors and invites customers to join the bank's savings program.
Dan and Kent Face K of C at Sixth Street Gym
Basketball card notes a game between Dan and Kent teams versus K of C at the gym on Sixth Street North with admission reported as small change. An advertisement for Arthur's Leather Shop selling traveling bags and suitcases lists price tiers and discounts at 204 Market Avenue North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur's
Marketav N
Horseradish Relish Adv by Smith and Wolford
An advertised relish item titled horseradish relish prepared for sale. The note mentions availability at grocers and meat markets with Smith and Wolford as the producers or vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith & Wolford
J Rufus Swindles St Louis Jeweler For 30000 In Cleveland Scam
David Elliman of St Louis met J Rufus Wallingford and three relatives in Cleveland after a Texas lead about oil stocks. Elliman handed over 30000 in currency at Hollenden Hotel. the Wallingfords allegedly took the money and fled as detectives search for the Wallingford family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
David Ellmann
St. Louis
J. Rufus Wallingford
Wallingfords
Ellman
Elliman
Wichita Falls
Texas
Hollenden
Federal Reserve
Wallingford
New Members for City Park Commission to be Named
A Friday 7 30 PM meeting of the city park commission will discuss key issues. Retiring chairman Ray Harbert will attend to report progress as council cuts the original appropriation. Mayor Witter says John Schubach, a commission member and Canton Hog Ranch Company promoter, tendered his resignation due to conflicting contract. A successor to Harbert is expected to be named at Friday’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park Commission
H. A. Smith
Ray Harbert
Witter
John Schubach
Heis
Canton Hog Ranch Company
Schubach
Harbert
Warning on Ash Dumping in Alleys Causes Arrests
City streets superintendent William Turnbull warns residents not to dump ashes in rear or side alleys. He cites impassable heaps and notes a city ordinance bans dumping, though ashes may be leveled in depressions in unpaved streets by property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Turnbull
Turnbull
Warm Weather Sparks Coat Discards in Chicago
In Chicago on January 7, people shed overcoats as mild temps prevailed. Hints of an early spring were raised by two robins spotted in the city, but forecaster Professor Henry Cox warned it means little and warned of likely real winter by month’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henry Cox
Middle West
Kent vs kK of C game at gym on Sixth Street
A basketball game between Kent and the K K of C is set at the gym on Sixth Street Northwest with admission priced at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Kk. of C
Limited Angora Teddy Bears 30 Percent Off
The sale offers Saturday pure angora Teddy bear suits with only a dozen left. The remaining winter infant wear stock is reduced 25 percent including dresses sweaters bonnets capes nighties carriage covers stockings bootees pillows blankets. Ohio Dry Goods Co. 2nd floor Harris Arcade Bldg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Dry Goods Co
Harris Arcade
Detroit Army Captain Harry Stolberg Dies of Pneumonia
Harry Stolberg 28, former captain in the 87th division, dies in Detroit after brief double pneumonia illness. Survived by widow Adelaide Stolberg, parents, and sister. Body to Canton for funeral. services likely at First Methodist Church. masonic lodge member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stolberg
Detroit
Captain Stolberg
Canton
Charles A. Stolberg
Thie
Blair Academy
145Th Ambulance Co
112Th
87Th
Leutenant
Montgomery
Ala
4. Sheps
Argonne
Belgium
Stolberg
England
America
Adelaide Stolberg
First Methodist Church
Wm. McWimsby Masonic Lodge
Italian Is Found Brutally Murdered in Cleveland Ravine
An unidentified Italian man, about 28, was found dead in a ravine with throat cut ear to ear eye gouged and 35 stab wounds. Police hope to identify him from a tailor’s name Nicola Zinni and a photo with the name James Boylan. The victim is described as five feet three inches tall with a smooth face. This marks the second black hand murder in Youngstown this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Nicola Zinni
Wuclidav
Cleveland
James Boylan
Knights Templar Funeral Service for Late Sir Knight
Knights Templar meet at the temple Saturday January ? 1 p m in full uniform to attend the funeral of Sir Knight A H Wilson Carl F Spanagel Rec D A Johnston KE Adv. Used player pianos Kenny s Piano Dept Advy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
temple S@turday
Jan
Sir Knight
A. H. Wilson
Carl F Spanagel
D. A. Johnston
KE. C
Kenny
Advy
Temple
Carl F. Spanagel
D. L. Johnston
E C
Canton Morris Plan Bank Interest Rate Notice
The notice states an interest rate of six percent per year payable semiannually. It describes how the annual yield is divided into two equal six month payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Morris Plan Bank Adv
Sample Shop Market Ad Chooses One-Third to One Prices
An advertisement from The Sample Shop at 383 Market Ave N Ady proclaims prices marked down to one-third to one and invites shoppers to visit the store for discounts.
Temple Meeting Notices From January Sealed Request
A schedule lists a Saturday gathering at the temple with Sir Knight A. H. Wilson and attendees Carl F. Spanagel Rec and D. L. Johnston E C Adv. The fragment indicates a lodge or fraternal group meeting with identified members and roles.
Former Dip Tells Of Pocket Picking In Canton Lect
Razor Fenton describes a 23 year pickpocket career and explains how he targeted Canton crowds. He will lecture at First Methodist Church at 7 20 p m Sunday on crime causes and cures after four years living straight since a Cleveland conversion. He recalls early trips during Canton fairs in 1898 and says Canton offered average crooks reputation, not easy or hard, unlike Toledo where loose police oversight allows crooks to stay if unobtrusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenton
Canton
First Methodist Church
Cleveland
Death of Greek Man Investigated by Coroner
Stance Bimonon twenty five Greek died at Aultman Annex Friday morning after being found in a Diamond hotel room. Coroner T C McQuate will hold a post mortem Friday afternoon to determine the cause. Body to Whitticar's Undertaking. Dr Frank I Nape attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stance Bimonon
Aultman Annex
Bimonon
Diamond Hotel
Cherry Aw SE
T. Cl. McQuate
Whitticar
Prank I. Nape
Painting Bids Rejected for Courthouse Interior
County commissioners rejected all bids for painting the courthouse interior on Friday. Bids ranged from 5500 to 18000 with wide variation. new specifications will be prepared to ensure uniform and intelligent bids. They plan a plain wall border and clearer requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Six More Negroes Detained in City Raids
Police in the southeast raid unemployed black men suspected of vagrancy and potential crime. Sgt Gardner and Patrol Hanenkrat arrested six more men for loafing in disreputable venues. Four men from Thursday’s arraignments were released conditional on leaving the city. two received suspended sentences. Chief Gauchat ordered continued roundup. Detectives Pilcher and Biffle pursued the Wise lunch room attack case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Hanenkrat
Bowman
Gauchat
Bud Bond
Mary Wise
Courtland Hotel
Pilcher
Biffle
Child Dies After Truck Collision in Slayton
Six year old Richard Coleman was struck and killed by a truck driven by John Schmauz in Slayton. Police say the driver bears no blame in the fatal accident occurring late yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slayton
John Schmauz
Richard Coleman
Divorce Court Sees War Romance End in Breakups
Judge Day notes a surge in divorces across three common pleas courts as soldiers’ brisk wartime marriages unravel after uniforms come off. Cases cite neglect cruelty and failure to support, including a Canton soldier whose southern bride refused to return, prompting a divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Common Pleas
Judge Day
Contme
Canton
Alabama
Gr Husbaand
Ohio
Stark Co
George A. Ball
Ida C. Ball
Agnes McMillen
Daniel G. McMillen
Carrie Booth
Ness Booth
Lilian Anslow
Benjamin Anslow
Hazel Krum
Charles W. Krum
Evelyn May Edwards
John H. Edwards
Rose Marzocco
Joseph Marzocco
Elizabeth Wright
W .W. Wright
Charles A. Creen
Laura Green
Bessie Klingesmith
Harry Klingesmith
Saturday Special at Mahim's Grocery Ad
Two bars Jap Rose soap for 25 cents. Ten der round steak priced at 5 cents. San Marto coffee regular 45 cents now 35 cents. Fresh boiling beef ten cents. Mahim's Grocery at Corner Fifth Street and McKinley Avenue SW offers these specials today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marto
Mahim’'s Grocery
Fifth-st
Mc-Kinley-av SW
Rabbits 80e Bach Buckeye Fish Market Ady
Ady advertisement for Buckeye Fish Market at 120 Fourth Street NE lists offerings and contact details for rabbits and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bach Buckeye Fish Market
St NE
Ady
Notice of Change of Address for Tri-town Typewriter Exchange
Tri-town Typewriter Exchange relocates to a new store at 425 Secondst SW. All products and services continue as before with the same staff and hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-town Typewriter Exchange
Prices at The Sample Shop on Market Avenue
The Sample Shop at 333 Market Ave lists current prices for featured goods. Officials note updated pricing and appear to advertise seasonal discounts to customers.
Auto Bandits Rob Massillon Station For $700
Four armed men roped a Massillon Pennsylvania Co. ticket agent at midnight, forcing a vault and cash register takedown. The bandits fled in a car as two nearby officers missed the crime. victim Marce Jeanneret described the robbers as Americans, ages 30 to 35, before a possible second hold up nearby later that morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Co
Massillon
Marce Jeanneret
Jeanneret
Mansfield
Massillon Police Department
Herbert Laughlin
Dayton Board of Education weighs ban on youths at movies
The Dayton board of education plans to ask the city to regulate showing films banning 16 year olds and under from attending matinees after classes. The issue follows a mayoral protest over a film subtitle containing the letter D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Auto Storage at YMCA Auto School in Former Smith Co. Building
The YMCA auto school offers storage for several cars in the former T C C Smith Motor Car Co. premises at 316 2nd Street NW with day and night service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M. C. A. Auto School
T. CC. Smith Motor Car Co
2Nd-St NW
Pastry Shop Ad Urges Early Phone Orders
The Pastry Shop at 218 Cleveland Ave NW promotes early phone orders with delivery service. Call Bell 396 or State 3620 for orders in Wa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
State
The
Pastry Shop
Cleveland-av
Fresh dressed rabbits at Independent Market
Fancy rabbits advertised at 30c 49c and 50c each from Independent Market located at 204 Thirdst NW Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ady
Saturday Specials From Beard and Independent Market Ady
Advertises fresh pork shoulders whole and half ham fresh spare ribs lard sliced ham bacon smoked hams chuck roast round steak lamb legs and stew dressed chickens and other prime beef items with prices and store addresses in Ady and Independence Market entries noting Old Reliable Table and I. Both Phones No 9 listings including 209 Tuse st I and 204 Third-st NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third-st NW
Ady
Reliable Table
Canton Lodge Calls Members to Funeral of Brother A H Wilson
A special communication of Canton lodge is called for Saturday afternoon January 8 at 1 o clock to attend the funeral of the late Brother A H Wilson. C E Norris Sec Jos Lee Frank W M Adv
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Lodge
A. H. Wilson
C. E. Norris
Jos. Lee Frank
W. M
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Spiker
King Establishment
St NW
Hess
Miss Belle Rowlen
Blaze
Roosevelt
McKinley
K. of C
Buckeye Fish Market
pAdvy
J. Rufus
David Ellman
Park Commission
Sueecumbs
Kinlights Templar
Dip
Toledo
Razor
Roominge House
Auto Bandits
W. H. Beard
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