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Newspaper

Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1914

Page

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County considers bond issue for new jail with architect plans

County commissioners late Wednesday began steps to seek voter approval in November for a jail bond. Guy Tilden was appointed to draft rough plans and estimates. A conference with common pleas judges and county officials will determine space needs before a bond amount is set. The jail would be stone four or more stories with offices, jailer quarters, and a juvenile court room. No cost figure yet. the plan aims to fit the courthouse style. The county bar association said it would request representation.

Guy Tilden Common Pleas Tilden County Bar Association

Kent May Recommends Moser Site for Sewage Plant

Kent May urged the council to build the sewer treatment works on the Moser farm after Stark County commissioners opposed using the Dennison Steinmetz site via the North Industry road. If the roadway is blocked a siphon could cost 815,000 to 820,000 and delay the project. Mayor Stolberg criticized the commissioners while Kent offered bonds to protect the road and argued the sewer would benefit the road. Continued on page two.

Dennison Steinmetz Howenstine Stark Co Canton- North Industry Road North Industry Kent Moser Stolberg North Steinmetz Moser Farm Narrows North Industry Road

Falling Branch An Act of God in Ruff Case

Administrator of the Bebrof estate seeks 10000 damages from the city over a Cherry Avenue fall of a decayed tree limb that killed Eva Robrof. Ruff argues the limb was an act of God and the city was not liable. limb destroyed. Trial possible this term of common pleas court.

Eva Robrof Cherry-av SE Walter 8. Ruff Common Pleas Court Bebrof Ohio Bobros Blake Ruff Ruf

Little Suffering In The Public Schools

Despite extreme heat three days, school children show little suffering. nurse Miss Greenough said no children suffered from the heat except those in portable buildings. Several city schools held some classes on building steps in the afternoon.

Butle

Weather forecast and local ad note on terms

Government weather bulletin shows partly cloudy conditions with possible showers. A forecast graphic lists yesterday at 9 p m today at 7 am and today 2 pm with maximum and minimum temperatures. The notice includes an ad for Pianos on easy terms from The Lein and Heffelman Co offering a large Canton stock with guaranteed satisfaction.

Canton Thelein & Heffelman Co

Catholic Club Falls Short in Its Fund Campaign

The Catholic Club ended its eight day drive with part of the $50,000 goal still unpaid due to many prospects not reached. Funds already raised will cover the club building debt and a plan to grant free memberships to Canton’s poor boys will be initiated.

Catholic Club Canton

Council to Inspect City Jail Plan for New Municipal Prison

The council prepares for an official inspection of the city jail and safety building Thursday night to decide on constructing a new municipal prison. A bond issue of 12 000 dollars is proposed to back the jail behind the police headquarters per Safety Director Kunkel’s plans, though opposition cites proximity to the fire department and interference with workshop and storage areas.

Kunkel

Wedding Without License Sparks Probate Court Action

Rev C W Recard of United Brethren church performed a marriage for William A Haubert and Nellie Wolforth in Canton without a certified license. The bride was 17 and required her father's consent which was arranged. the father forgot the license but the judge later issued it and the ceremony occurred.

C. W. Recard United Brethren Church William A. Haubert Nellie Wolforth Canton Miss Wolforth Rev. Record Kriehbaum

Directors Endorse Merger Plan For Stark Telephone Company

Stark County Telegraph reports Stark telephone directors voted in favor of merging with independent state telephone firms. A resolution urges stockholders to approve the act. meeting planned between now and June 10. Welty cites valuing target companies to set fair merger proportions. No opposition noted from directors or stockholders.

Stark-co Telephone Company John C. Welty

Doctor Schilling Undergoes Appendix Operation

Dr. C F E Schilling of Canton was treated for appendicitis and operated on early Thursday at Ingleside hospital by Dr. Skeeles of Cleveland. Later reports said his condition had improved significantly.

C. FE. Schilling Canton Ingleside Hospital Skeeles Cleveland Schilling

Tom Cowen Released After Court Plea on Drinking Charge

After two days in cold storage ordered by Judge Quinn, Tom Cowen was released Thursday. He was arrested Tuesday night charged with being drunk and unable to give an account of himself when sober and faced the judge with penitence vowing not to drink again.

Quinn Tom Cowen Tom

Bowman Sues Devaux Over Promissory Note

B. B. Bowman filed a case in common pleas court on Thursday against Sarah A. Devaux and others to recover $1400 alleged overdue on a promissory note.

B. B. Bowman Common Pleas Sarah A. Devaux

Vacation News mailed to you during your summer trip

The Daily News offers to mail the paper to readers on vacation with no extra postage charge. Address changes are allowed at any time and can be arranged by calling the Circulation Department at number 14 before leaving.

Daily News Ady

Groceries and meat markets close at noon Saturday Ad

Notice announces retail groceries and butcher shops will close at noon on Saturday. An advertising line promotes pride in showing goods. Additional ads tout The Klein & Heffelman furniture and Herbruck Dry Goods rug sale with special rug prices.

Ass’n.—Advt Klein & Heffelman

Ruff objects to franchise terms for street railway extension

City Solicitor Ruff says he has not drafted the franchise for the street railway extension and questions the proposed waiting provisions for passengers within 100 feet of the car line. He argues the wait rule belongs in a railway order, not the franchise, and that a ban on autos near the square from 6 to 10 pm cannot be enforced, noting licensing laws require only a parking ordinance.

Ruff Thursday Ruff Enlty

City dances halted for summer heat in Norwood period

Safety Director Kunkel announces municipal dances will close for the summer after Thursday night. The season drew hundreds of attendees with dances held twice weekly. Tickets remain valid next fall, while refunds for unused tickets are available. Norwood's orchestra will play for the final dance, expected to draw a large crowd.

Kunkel Norwood

Canton Considers Adding Police Woman by July

Canton officials weigh adding a new police woman to the force by July 1 after Safety Director Kunkel urged urgent action. He cites workload on the present matron Mrs. Lillian Manderbaugh and notes the value of women officers, proposing at least $60 monthly pay. Several council members already favor the appropriation.

Council Kunkel Canton Lillian Manderbaugh

Chamber of Commerce Maps Plan to Attract New Industries

Canton's chamber of commerce forms a new industries committee to survey successful models in other cities and create a composite plan for Canton. Landowners along railways will be asked to file detailed plats for future factory sites while available parcels are listed and used to attract manufacturing.

Chamber of Commerce Canton Chamber New Industries Committee

Uniform closing hour and designer jardiniers display

Local business men announce a uniform closing hour and showcase jardiniers of many designs. The Klein & Heffelman Co advertises a special sale with coats and suits valued at 15 dollars for 19 dollars. The Herbruck Dry Goods Co promotes window screens. The Klein & Heffelman Co repeats its advertisement.

Jardiniers Klein & Heffelman Co Adv The Herbruck Dry Goods Co Advt

Mine accident victim awarded by state commission

Alfred Hager of Brownstown injured in a mine accident at A. and C. Lime Co. North Industry received 1049 dollars from the state industrial commission. Advertisement notes peonies roses carnations Lindachers. Other items list small goods and barber shop hours.

Alfred Hager Brownstown A. & C. Lime Co North Industry State Industrial Commission

Election of Aultman Hospital Nurses Alumni Officers

The Aultman Hospital Nurses Alumni will elect officers at a meeting Friday at 7 30 p m. The gathering takes place in the new nurses home at Aultman hospital.

Aultman Hospital

Thieves Steal Four Pairs of Trousers from Dry Cleaner

Owners of a dry cleaning establishment at 05 Cherry Street SE report thieves entered Wednesday night and took four pairs of trousers. Police have no suspects and suspect a tramp job. Also an ad for Candy Special Friday and Saltwater Taffy flav ors. Ned R. Goldberg advertises both phones.

Cherry-st SE Ned R. Goldberg

Coats and travel gear advertised by local merchants

The notice advertises silk lined coats at a special price of 15 dollars from The Herbruck Dry Goods Co. Also promoted are matting suit cases for vacation trips offered by The Klein & Heffelman Co with a sale price of 8.7 cents.

The Herbruck Dry Goods Co Klein & Heffelman Co

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