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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1925
Page
2
A federal roundup in Missouri targets moonshine operations with multiple suspects detained. One man wanted at large evaded capture, while Edwyn Ored led local officers to seize liquor and arrest several accomplices. The case ties to a June city crackdown and a statewide effort led by federal agents.
According to the coroner, fleck drove west in Tuscarawas after closing his confectionery at 1802 Tuscaraway Street. Several passengers were nearly amputated and his chest suffered severe injuries as the crash occurred in the city.
Republican mayoral ticket led by Karl A. Felat and Art Drakenbrod faces strong GOP contests while Democrats plan a full ticket with no Sixth ward council candidate. Filing fees for 132 candidates total 966.01 dollars, up from 520.51 in 1923, driven by mayor and municipal judge runs. A train collision and multiple accidents are noted in city police reports alongside election details.
Dr. Grover C. Allison operates a modern chiropractic office in Canton at 433 Tuscarawas W in Lind Building. A Palmer School graduate from Davenport Iowa he has practiced as a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic for 14 years and heads a large Canton area practice.
Thomas Vickers and Anthony Ferry among 11 arrested in May liquor raids. They were arraigned before U S Commissioner Julius Whiting Jr and held on $1000 bond to appear in federal court in Cleveland. Four posted bond. others held for removal to Cleveland. Officers conducted a quiet investigation.
J M Groner of Columbiana died instantly when struck by a Pennsylvania train Friday afternoon. Survived by three sons in Canton: C O Groner 1405 9th St NE Ralph Groner Margaret pl SH and Amos Groner in the Goldberg block. Funeral in Columbiana Sunday.
John D. Folk, 78, of east of Loulaville, was found dead in his bed Saturday morning. Death attributed to heart disease and angina pectoris as per Dr. T C McQuate. Survived by wife and several grown children.
The funeral for James H. Trump 46 of 1731 Harrisburg Rd NE was held Monday at 2 in his home with Rev. L E Guffey officiating. Interment is at Westlawn cemetery. Survived by widow Marty four daughters Catharine Hagel Dorothy Wilma and James four brothers Edwin Akron Samuel and David Canton and two sisters Mrs Mary Cunningham and Mrs Emma Carner Canton. Burial follows in church cemetery per earlier notice.
Warren S. Stone longtime head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers dies at Canton or Cleveland age 63. He built a cooperative movement, helped run Empire Trust Co and led wage fights with railroads. Daugherty likely to succeed as president of the Brotherhood with Prefinier as contender.
Stark county commencement exercises at First Methodist Episcopal church awarded diplomas to over 760 eighth grade graduates. H. R. Gorrell delivered the class address. Emery Steinmetz presented diplomas. J. A. Smith presided. Rev. Miller gave the invocation and benediction.
Mrs. C. J. Besson died Friday evening in the Canton home of her daughter Mrs. F A Bassler 2814 8th NW after a illness from complications. She had been visiting Canton two months. Surviving are her daughter at whose home she died and a second daughter Mrs John Doscher of New York. Body to be taken to New York for burial.
Massillon Welfare Federation reported 4,389.85 of 96,000 raised in March’s campaign was designated to specific groups. Designated recipients included Salvation Army 801.10 Red Cross 158.70 YMCA 324.70 YWCA 342.50 Catholic Community League 146.80 Recreation Board 87.50 Visiting Nurses 98.10 Boy Scouts 192.10 and Associated Charities 643.60. The list of donors and allocations is on file at the federation office.
Elizabeth Brunner sues John Carlos for breach of a marriage promise filed Saturday. She alleges Carlos asked her to marry on March 27 and that an May 23 agreement to wed on May 25 was not kept. Attorneys Garrison Phillips Toledo and Bair Roach Alliance represent the plaintiff.
Two Canton choruses, the Orpheus Club and the Canton Male Chorus, compete today in Youngstown's eisteddfod under George T. Parsons. Participants include choirs from Cleveland, Youngstown, Akron, Lima and Pittsburgh. Prizes total 2500 dollars. the male chorus winner earns a shot at the 1926 international eisteddfod in Wales.
Two offenders were fined in criminal court Saturday morning for speeding. F. J. Schulte paid 15 dollars plus costs and Charles E. Brooks faced a similar fine after pleading guilty to violating the speed ordinance.
Evanstein Barrie dies in New York City. Funeral at his Canton home on Monday at 2 pm. Burial in Westlawn cemetery. Barrie long operated a Canton furniture business for nearly 30 years and was active in local ventures. Survived by wife Jennie, daughter Marthena, and son Irwin of New York City.
Mrs Rosanna McGurk 56 of 1205 Broad Ave NW died Friday night at home after a lingering illness. Survived by her husband Matthew. daughters Mabel McGurk and Mrs Willis Begwiler. mother Mrs John E. Ecker. five sisters Frances Schune Louise Ecker Mrs William Ecker Mrs Minnie Fuckeman Mrs Helen Mehling. two brothers Joseph and Frank Ecker. Body at Pequelet Funeral Parlors.
Orrville June 18 Mrs M R Zell 81 born in Boganville Pa died Friday morning at her home after a long illness. Husband died in December 1924. A longtime leader in women s groups she will be buried in Crown Hill cemetery after funeral at 3 00 p m Sunday conducted by Rev Rh D Wingert.
Frank Dilgard aged 72 died after a three weeks illness at his Plain township farm. He is survived by son Earl Milgard and brother James. Heart trouble caused death. Funeral Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Plain church with Rev. Iheiffer officiating. burial in the church cemetery.
Margaret Pratt Shea 50 died Thursday night at her Lake Park Boulevard home after a sudden heart trouble. She was born in Alliance November 28, 1854 and lived here all her life. Survived by husband John Shea and nine children Frank Ottle Helen Hazel Agnes John Daniel Harry Edwin Timothy two sisters Mrs H B Kinney Alliance and Mrs Mayine Roderick Cleveland and two brothers Richard and John Pratt Alliance. Funeral Monday at St Joseph's.
Massillon reports Judge Arthur N. Kaley in slightly improved condition today after Thursday illness. He remains at home. Miss Ida Hall, city hall record clerk, is in City Hospital with appendicitis and may undergo surgery Monday.
H. M. Greenwald of Canton was elected to the grand executive committee of the Ohio United Commercial Travelers at the Springfield state convention. Other new committee members include A. E. Hay Lima W. M. Huffman Galion A. G. Meskett Zanesville and R Ff Summerville Dayton. W. H. Huffman Galion became grand senior counsellor succeeding BE Kite Urbana. Delegates from 54 Ohio councils attended.
Ohio brief reports three youths from Boys Industrial School at H er a late yesterday blamed for burgling a store at Amanda and stealing a car. They are Charles Spachura 19 Cleveland George Williams 17 Akron and Charles O Dell 16 no home.
Gust Purney was found guilty Friday afternoon on a charge of unlawful support. Judge Alva L. Deal sentenced him to 450 days in the workhouse.
A notice reports Charles Wamser fined twenty dollars for being intoxicated and disturbing the peace. The incident appears in an undated police record fragment.
Frost and heat threaten two tomato crops in northern areas as June surveys show planting challenges. Officials urge careful planting and protective measures to safeguard yields.
In Massillon on Sunday Elks held a flag presentation. The past exalted rulers presented the flag from the old home to the Elks club. A flag pay program followed with Dalsky giving an acceptance address. A luncheon preceded the march to the new Elks home.
Two cars collided at the Shorbay and 12th street intersection in the evening. Claude Eggleston of Ma crashed into a car driven by H. J. Medin of Pittsburgh. No injuries were reported.
Massillon girls from junior high and high schools will attend a week at the Y W C A camp starting Monday June 20. The Massillon Comm Institute Girls will depart June 18 for the trip.
Local ice directory issue notes outdated entries and requests updated business details. Officials urge merchants to submit current names addresses and contact numbers to restore accurate listings and improve service for customers seeking ice delivery and related supplies.
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