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Newspaper
Canton Evening Times
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1910
Page
8
Leaders W G Lee of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and A Garretgon of the Order of Railway Conductors travel to Lorento to confer with Grand Trunk strike chiefs Serry and Murdock. No arbitration expected. focus on methods to halt freight handled by non union crews on other lines.
In South Bend Indiana on July 26 the dispute between the railroad and trainmen shows little local excitement beyond a few loiterers at the Grand Trunk depot and the yards west of the city who heckle strike-breakers on passing freights.
James Ferguson aged 65 weighing office employee in Brewster was found dead at his desk Tuesday morning with heart trouble cited as the cause. He arrived for work at 6 o clock in good health and was found two hours later with his head on the desk and a lead pencil in his hand. He lived near Justus and is survived by his widow and two daughters.
Bishop John P. Farrelly of Cleveland confirmed a class of 65 children at St. Clement's Catholic church in Navarre Tuesday morning. The ceremony followed the visitation rite, with Rev. Kappe and several visiting priests assisting. The bishop and Dr. Scullen traveled from Massillon by automobile for the Navarre visit before moving on to West Brookfield for another confirmation that afternoon.
Attorney Clarence Herbruck trustee reports Canton Hollow Block Co southeast of the city on the W and L railroad sold Tuesday morning at private sale to Thomas Turnbull Jr and Hussey estate heirs of Iburg for 6100 dollars. The company ceased operations 2.5 years ago after an assignment for creditors. Appraised value was 54000. Purchasers plans unclear but may restart operations. no decision on future control by a large brick firm.
The G A R has raised 32 000 for a soldiers monument to stand on the public square. The monument will be dedicated next Memorial day.
Charles Huther Ralph Furbay Herman Dickes Joe Fritz and Frank G Statler return from Y M C A Junior Boys camp at Cottage Grove Lake. Seniors hiked four miles from Krumroy to find boys leaving cots in a wheat field. Lunch served for 50. Mrs Myers praised for care of boys.
Stark county delegates and visitors depart Canton Tuesday morning for Columbus to join the main party. About 16 to 20 delegates board Pennsylvania trains in Canton en route to Massillon and Columbus, with Albert M. Dueber of the Dueber-Hampden Watch Co. slated as chairman at a caucus before the floor session.
Mildred Cassidy, a young girl injured by a torpedo explosion in Alliance, died at 2 30 Tuesday morning in the city hospital. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev Wykoff.
Firemen responded to a Monday night alarm issued from box 534 at the Harrison and Stanton junction, about 7 30 PM, but the call proved false and no blaze was found near the Central station.
Members of the business women's YMCA class entertain Miss M Jennie Lovett physical director at Meyers Lake Park hotel dinner. The party included Lucy Kellog Vance Wible Anna Mary Alice Bennett Ida Jacot Elinor Feldheimer Maude Wenger Maude Ream Mrs A KR Smith and Miss Lovett. They walked to Mrs Levi Miller's home Saturday evening. Mrs Miller hosted refreshments. Miss Lovett leaves for Danville Pa. August and Mrs A R Smith plan entertainments for Miss Lovett Wednesday and Miss Anna Mary Friday.
Grace Reformed Sunday school held its annual picnic at Nimisila park on Tuesday. About 100 members and friends attended with dinner and supper served. An informal program of short addresses followed and youths enjoyed games and contests.
Mr and Mrs Charles Howenstine entertained a small party of friends at dinner upon returning from their wedding trip. Covers were laid for eight at a table decorated with sweet peas honoring Mr and Mrs H G Caspar of 1217 East North Street who also just returned from their wedding trip.
Children from Trinity Lutheran Sunday School will meet at the church at 2 pm and march to Meyers Lake Park for the annual picnic. All congregation members and friends are invited to participate.
The Home Missionary society at First Methodist Church held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon at the parsonage. New officers were installed, followed by a social session with refreshments served.
Canton Sunday school superintendents met Monday evening at the Y M C A to close business tied to their recent state convention trip in Cleveland.
Miss Marion Allen of Corning was honored at Meyers Lake Park Monday with a picnic and theatre party hosted by her girl friends. The group included Margaret Wheland Helen Spilker Abdessa Schauer Loretta Lippert Simon Spilker Walter Ungaschick Delbert Wheland and Albert Lippert.
Rebekah lodge No. 91 will hold a lawn ice cream festival at the home of Mrs. Julia Diessen 715 West Fourth Street Friday evening. A large attendance is urged and a pleasant time is anticipated.
The Sunday school class taught by Dr Herbruck at Trinity Reformed church will hold a lawn ice cream festival on Tuesday evening August 2 at Miss Johnsons home 1317 East Tuscarawas Street. All are invited to attend.
J W German and J C Remmert, Pennsyl vania railroad auditors based in Pittsburg, visited Canton Tuesday to examine passenger office parks and attended the Cleveland passenger agents picnic at Lakeside Country club. Charles Chatterdon arrived from New York City and will join the Nancy Boyer Stock company rehearsals at the Grand Wednesday. Mrs T M Devine’s second son Harold returns from Newark and Columbus visit. Max Stern of Stern Mann leaves for New York City. Fritz Zollinger departs for Philadelphia. J E Miller from Lincoln Avenue leaves for Chicago. Mrs W R Wadsworth travels to Hubbard Tuesday after learning of her mother Elizabeth Thompson’s serious illness in Trumbull county.
Levi Miller sues Northern Ohio Traction and Light Co. in common pleas court for 12000 dollars claiming injury in Reedurban on September 1 1900 when an unlit fast interurban car with an inattentive motorman struck him.
Cleveland passenger agents from multiple railroads enjoyed an annual outing at the Country club Meyers lake Tuesday. Attendees listed include J K Dillon chairman F A Hunt secretary and numerous division and traveling agents with their spouses. Miss Kenney of Cleveland will entertain with music.
Engineer Phil Weber seeks more bidders by emailing out-of-town contractors to bid on several paying jobs to be awarded by the board of control. He notes local Canton contractors are overloaded and that dominant bidders cause delays before bad weather. Readiness to pave North McKinley avenue East North street West Lake street and West Third street is noted.
Neighbor W Prince filed an affidavit in the case against Harry Crumley who used profane language during a local card party. Judge Quinn imposed a $5 fine and costs, suspended on Crumley promising to keep the peace. Judge urged Prince to stay away, noting his efforts to help Crumley were unappreciated.
Charles Jacobs, a plumber, was sent to the workhouse for ten days by Judge Quinn for violating suspension terms and failing to pay for his children's care. An affidavit for nol support was filed by Attorney James A. Rice but withdrawn after the February sentence. Jacobs was represented by Attorney J P Fawcett.
Mrs. Maggia Baker, died Monday from peritonitis. Burial Thursday afternoon at 1 o clock in the home. Rev. Townsend of Calgary Presbyterian Church to officiate.
Katherine Neff daughter of Mr and Mrs Barley Neff aged one year three months and twenty seven days died Tuesday morning Funeral services from home at 3 pm Thursday by Rev P H Welshimer Interment Westlawn cemetery
Leaders from all factions weigh Garfield's platform as a path to the gubernatorial nomination. The plank backs public utilities oversight, corporate conduct rules, campaign finance publicity, city commission plans, workers and child labor policies, education, conservation, and a robust Taft administration endorsement. Burton and Cox feud over speakership and delegation control as the convention opens.
In Columbus on July 26 a plank list outlines measures to curb special interests influencing public offices. Proposals include a public utilities commission, a general corporation committee, bank and trust supervision, officer liability for corporate actions, and strict penalties for misused corporate funds. It calls for transparency in election spending, limits, recall rights, and a commission form of government with safeguards.
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