New Plant to Buck Canton Electric Co
Ohio C Barber, a match king and prominent businessman, visited Canton to discuss a plan to build a power plant in Howenstine and supply Canton with cheaper electricity. He seeks a free franchise on equal terms with the Canton Electric Co, promising competitive rates and market access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Canton ,Electric CO
Howenstine
Ohio C. Barber
Match King
Canton
Canton Electric Company
Barber
Canton Eyes Franchised Electric Competition Plan
Canton officials hear a proposal from Homer Briggle and associate to supply electricity at lower rates by laying lines from Howenstine. The plan seeks an equal franchise with the Canton Electric Co, with council action expected within a month as opinions favor competition to reduce high local prices.
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Canton
Homer Briggle
Briggle
Howenstine
Canton Electric Co
Express Co Theft Hits Dueber Co
A package stolen from an American Express wagon downtown may contain watch parts or be of little value. Albert Dueber, president of Dueber Hampden, does not know the contents and will consult the shipper. F A Ungaschick of American Express Canton and I A Ungaschick of Adams Express declined comment. If the items are watch parts the value could reach thousands.
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American Express Company
F. A. Ungaschick
Canton
Dueber-Hampden Company
Albert Dueber
A. Ungaschick
Adams Express Company
Plaster Accident Causes Death of Local Resident
A fragment of plaster hit Fred Ruelle, aged 68, on the head several weeks ago and led to complications that caused his death.
Timber Crushes Foot in Massillon Barn Accident
Joe Jacob of Massillon suffered a crushed left foot after a heavy timber fell at the N. O. T. barns on Wednesday. Dr. Kk. D. Brant treated him on site.
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Joe Jacob
Massillon
N. O. T. Barns
Kk. D. Brant
Metal Injury at Work Strikes Massillon Man
R C Krisher of Massillon suffered a badly mashed thumb and part of his left hand when a large piece of metal fell at the N O T barns on Wednesday. Dr KE Brant dressed the injuries.
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N. O. T. Barns
R. C. Krisher
Massillon
KE. D. Brant
Newsboy Distinguishing Marks Across Canton Permits
Safety Director Kunkel reviews 300 Canton newsboy permit applications under a new licensing rule. Among the responses, several youths describe unique marks or traits such as a cowlie alias, a pink beard, a mole, brown hair and gray eyes, or school remarks, with others declining to specify marks.
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Kunkel
Canton
Safety Department
Paul Seikle
Harrietst
James Hamilton Lewis
Illinois Statesman
Paul
Karl Fisher
Clifford Dupper
Fourth-st
Edgar Farrell
Ottopi
Edgar
Wilber Bryan Jameson
South
Cleveland-av
Frank Ruffo
Twelfth-st
William Hammerly
Cecilst
Joseph Myer
W. Second-st
Veary Good” School
Weather Forecast Rain Tonight and Thursday
Government forecast calls for rain tonight and Thursday. Local observations show today’s high around 80 with a low near 43.
Special Theater Car to Cleveland For Gertrude Hoffman Show
A special theater car to Cleveland will run next Thursday night January 29 to aid the Gertrude Hoffman company of 100 including Ching Ling Foo and his Orientals appearing at the Colonial Theater. The car leaves Canton Public Square at 5:30 PM with reservations and tickets via agent. Stark 697 Bell 156. Ad 25 to 29 renee. Royal Blend Coffee advertises its flavor.
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Cleveland
Gertrude Hoffman
Ching Ling Foo
Oape of Orientals
Colonial Theater
Canton Public Square
Stark
Bell
February discount sale at Klein & Heffelman Co
The Klein and Heffelman Co announce an annual February sale starting this Saturday morning featuring fur niture carpets rugs and draperies with discounts available.
Must Be Sold Fashion Store Stock Sale Ad
Balance of the fashion store stock of women coats suits skirts and hats priced next to giving them away. See our show windows. Fashion Store East Tuse and Cherry streets.
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Advt
The Kleif and Heffelman Co Advertisement
The ad copy notes the rug pleased her and the price pleased him, claiming more of the same style. It highlights the Kleif and Heffelman Co as the advertiser offering similar items for sale.
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Kleif ¥& Heffelman Co
Advt
Civil Service Exams Set for Jan 29 at 1 30 PM
Examinations for corpsman in the engineering department and school janitor will be held at the office of the commission on Thursday January 29 at 1 30 p m. Loren E Sellers Secretary Advertisement 27 28.
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Loren E. Sellers
Body of Foreign Rail Fatality Found Near Stark Siding
A badly mangled unidentified man was found between the rails of the east bound Pennsylvania track about 1.5 miles east of Stark siding at 6 50 am by section men. Parts of the body were scattered along a 1000 foot stretch. Coroner and railroad detectives pursued identity using clothing and a notebook with addresses. A barrel was used to gather the remains and taken to Canton for identification. The victim appears to be about 20 years old with foreign features. Authorities suspect death by a passing New York train and continue inquiries in Alliance and Canton areas.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Stark Siding
James Needham
Jacob Boop
H. A. Simpson
Louisville
Canton
Pennsylvania
New York
John Bollinger
Miller- Blanchard Co
Gavin
Fred Ungar
K. Broadway
Alliance
Louis Seghel
Seghel
Ben Mack
Allen Park
Mick
C H S Girl Held As a Warning
Safety Director warns factory and school girls must be protected after a C H S female student is held as a cautionary case. The incident underscores dangers facing young workers and students.
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Margaret Johnson
Helen McCormick
Elizabeth Nelson
Wild Block
Second-st NE
Rexar NE
Kunkel
Canton
Central High School
Harry Gibson
George Wilson
Nelson
SAFER
Union and Board Plan 500000 School Bond Drive
The Canton Parent Teachers union executive committee agreed to cooperate with the board of education to back a 500000 bond issue for three new school buildings and sites. A parish education campaign will run 20 days with board members speaking at associations to justify the plan and show past use of funds.
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Board of Education
Parent-Teachers’ Union
John L. Lehman
Cooperative Congress of Parent-Teachers’ Associations
P. M. Seymour
Congress
Canton
Cooperative Congress
Cooperative
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Lehman
Vital questions raised at chamber meeting amid by law draft
The chamber commission’s recently appointed sub committee presented vital questions for the by law draft. They will be discussed again at next week’s meeting. Seat reservations for the Canton Operatic club production of The Singing Girl are available at the Grand Opera House Friday January 20 with box office opening at 9 am.
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Chamber of Commerce Commission
Chamber
Canton Operatic Club
Grand Opera House
Crand Opera House
Tiday
How 500000 Would be Used Ward school and site
Allocation notes propose 500000 for ward school in northeast section and 250000 for high school site to serve 1800 pupils for 15 years, plus 30000 for renovation of East Eighth Building and 60000 for southwest high school site. The plan includes renovation of the present high school into ward school facilities.
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Ward
Canton
Ward School
Unclear plan to be submitted. legal steps ahead
The article notes a definite plan to be submitted to the committee on Saturday night and that the necessary legislation will be passed at the board's next meeting Monday night. City Solicitor Ruff drafts resolutions as Wendell Van Winkle discusses a burial confusion involving a man named Moore.
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Ruff
Xenia
Wendell van Winkle
Umbrella Mender
Moore
Athens Police Chief Reinstated After Malfeasance Charge
Police Chief W. A. Mills, accused by the mayor of inefficiency and malfeasance, was reinstated by the civil service commission, restoring him to duty amid the dispute.
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Athens
W. A. Mills
Civil Service Commission
Child Succumbs to Diphtheria in Local Funeral
Pauline Smith age unknown daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Smith 1440 Miami St NE died Tuesday from diphtheria Funeral held Wednesday afternoon in local rites and burial details not provided
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Pauline Smith
Fred Smith
Miami Et NE
Frederick's Clearance Sale Advert Opens in Evening Hours
We are in the last day with several bargains at Frederick's Clearance Sale. Pianos and Player Pianos are advertised as brand new direct from the factory. Two car loads to select from and store hours include evenings.
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Frederick
Advt
Klein & Heffelman
February Furniture Sale At Klein And Heffelman Co
The Klein and Heffelman Co announces a February furniture sale offering 25 percent off. The event begins this Saturday with big savings and surprise deals to attract shoppers.
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Klein & Heffelman Co
Barber Tools Up for Burial as Man Surprises Doctor
George Immel revived just as a barber and undertaker prepared his body after a physician had pronounced him dead following a long illness. The incident occurred amid the efforts to prepare the body for burial.
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Marietta
George Immel
Budapest style ad rates inquiry reaches The News
A letter from Budapest requests ad rate schedules and a specimen of the Canton Ohio paper. The writer ask for editorial services and substantial rebates, indicating an interest in advertising and rate information.
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Budapest
News
Canton
Ohio
Seat Sale For The Singing Girl At Crand Opera House
Advertisement announces seat sales for The Singing Girl at Crand Opera House today January 30. Box office opens at 9 00 a m. Tickets available from the advance office.
Piano and player piano clearance sale at Frederick's
The Chance of a Lifetime offers uprights from 145 dollars and eighty eight note players from 290 dollars. Squares available at 20 dollars during the clearance sale.
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Frederick
Piano Player Outfit S350 and 15 music rolls on sale
An advertisement for a piano player outfit priced as S350 includes 15 rolls of music and a prompt to visit The Klein & Heffelman Co. for purchase. Walter H. Double, jeweler and optician, promotes careful buying of eyewear glasses at 123 125 East Tusest.
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Kelin & Heffelman Co
Advisi
Walter H. Double
Ady
Large Piano Shipment Direct From Factory
Two carloads of bright new pianos and player pianos arrive for immediate sale. Big selection. Easy terms offered by Klein and Heffelman Co.
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Eas
The
Klein & Heffelman Co
Drakenbrod Names Replacement Superintendent At Fairmount Home
A former infirmary head has been named to replace the Fairmount Home superintendent as a grand jury begins its inquiry. The selection sets up leadership as investigators start examining operations at the facility.
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Fairmount
Grand Jury
Witnesses assemble as Lupher affair prompts changes
A special grand jury in Canton investigates Fairmount Children's home head J C Lupher amid secret resignation plans. J B Drakenbrod named to succeed him. four of five trustees testify as talks of board changes unfold. Lupher proposed to resign April 1, with county commissioners pressuring ouster regardless of indictment.
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Hubert Pontius
J.C. Lupher
Fairmount Children’s Home
Daily News
Lupher
J. B. Drakenbrod
County Infirmary
Canton
Luther
Drakenbrod
M. G. Marshall
Marshall
Drukenbrod
Cleveland
Gqiumasinena Bink FF
Drunkenbrod
Board of County Commissioners
Crowl
Minerva
Ll. A. Leonard
Alliance
George C. Brissel
Alonzo McDonald
Johnb. Kierstos
Fierstos
Board of Trustees
Home
Plan campaign in favor of Hosler site for sewage plant
The Business Men's Association votes to bring as many people as possible to both Moser and Hosler sites next Sunday afternoon to gather citizen opinions. They urge citizens and city council members to visit both locations, hoping the trip will favor the Hosler site.
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Hossler
Business Men's Association
Moser
Hosler
Hogler
No Canton Delegates At Hobo Meeting
Jack Kalor a migratory worker from Canton defied the hobo convention in Cleveland by staying in Canton and facing a city jail and workhouse sentence. He and seven others were fined five dollars and costs after a dragnet led by Chief Smith targeted tramps. Kalor argued Canton should have sent delegates and urged solutions for unemployment through organized effort.
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Jack Kalor
Canton
Jack
International Brotherhood Welfare Association
Cleveland
Kalor
City
Quinn
Klein & Heffelman Co February furniture sale ad
The Klein and Heffelman Co announce a February discount sale of furniture carpets rugs and draperies in the history of their business. Economical buyers cannot miss it.
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Klein & Heffelman Co
Advt
Smith and Barnes Pianos Ad In Use in Homes
An advertisement notes over 100000 Smith and Barnes pianos in American homes. It promotes quality making and tuning by Klein and Heffelman Co. and highlights reliable craftsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith & Barnes
Klein & Heffelman I Co
Edison unveils perfect sound reproducing instrument disc records
After four years of constant work in his laboratory Edison announces a new diamond reproducer and new disc records. The Klein and Heffelman Company invites the public to come and hear the device.
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Edison
Klein & Heffelman Co. Advt
Excursion to Cleveland Weekend Rail Fare Deal
Advertisement notes a round trip to Cleveland via W. and L. E. for $1.25 on sale every Saturday with good return Saturday or Sunday at the same price. Sunday-only return also priced at $1.25.
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Cleveland
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Curbstone
A. T. Dennis
PT Union and Board
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Institution
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Wuppner
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St. Louis
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Salvation Army
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