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Newspaper

Canton Evening Times

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1910

Page

2

School board opens bids for New York contracts

The New York school board opened bids for ongoing projects and postponed awarding contracts to the regular meeting on Monday night.

School Board New York

Oxford Building Widened Bid Range for Coal and Installations

At a Saturday board session bids for coal plumbing and fire escapes for the Oxford school were opened but not awarded. Plumbing and fire escape work totals about $2500 with multiple coal bids varying by grade. Two fire escape bids were received, Oriental Iron Work Co totaling $819 and Columbia Iron Works Co at $770.

Board of sJocation Oxford School Warwick and Spelman New Steiner Coal Co Fife Brothers Chance Avenue Oxford Street A.C. Eynon Oriental Iron Work Co Akron Columbia Iron Works Co

Stark Summit Portage Columbiana Approve Tuberculosis Hospital Plan

Commissioners from Stark Summit Portage and Columbiana counties set a $100000 cap on the construction and equipment of a district tuberculosis hospital at Akron. They urged competitive bidding open to all Ohio architects and said final payment of 10000 for the Bixler farm in Summit county would be made in two weeks. IL T Cool of Canton missed the meeting due to his wife’s illness.

Stark Summit Portage Columbiana Akron Ohio Bixler Summit County T. Cool Canton

Lost Crestline boy found on railroad tracks in Cleveland

A two year old boy, son of Mrs. Kirby of Crestline visiting the Neff home on Reynolds Street, wandered away and played near the McLain shops on South Cleveland Avenue. He was found on railroad tracks before an accident occurred as police aided the search Saturday morning.

Kirby Crestline Reynolds Street McLain Cleveland Avenue

Picnic Outing Promised By Business Men's Association

Posters announced the Business Men's association picnic at Rock Springs Chester West Virginia with an expected turnout of at least two thousand. Freight workers and railroad crews will suspend work for the day affecting Canton, and many rectors will close for the outing.

Business Men's Association Rock Springs Chester W. Va Teamsters Tl Cantoniana

Stark County Elections Supervisors Sworn In For Term

Democrat Witter and Republican McCulloch are named Stark County supervisors of elections to serve second terms. Clerk A W Agter administered oaths as they prepare to organize Monday at 9 o clock with fellow members Kauffman Republican Alliance and George H Shauf Democrat Maasil.

Fight near Export leaves miner dead and trooper wounded

In UNSBURG Pennsylvania a clash between striking miners and state constabulary near Export left an unidentified striker dead and Trooper Davis fatally or seriously wounded. Troopers, unable to overtake the retreating group, carried away the wounded as they escaped.

Unsburg State Constabulary Export Davis

Eighth Regiment Units Called From Mimic War to Duty

In a staged mock battle near Marietta, about 59 Canton bulldog men from the Eighth Regiment O N G received orders to report for active duty amid a labor dispute in Columbus. They will join other units in Columbus Saturday at 3 pm, ending their mimic war camp at Camp Judson Harmon. No injuries were reported and the camp’s realism highlighted the soldiers’ drill and knowledge of military code.

Marietta Eighth Regiment O. N.G Canton Bova Columbus Street Car Company Company C Columbus Canton Company Judson Harmon Eighth Ohio River

Heavy floods sweep sections of Colorado and New Mexico

Two days of heavy rain trigger cloud bursts across Colorado and New Mexico. The floods wash away railway tracks and bridges, inundate towns from Denver to Gallup, flood Fountain Creek and Colorado Springs, and claim three lives near Gallup, with rail and telegraph lines disrupted and 3.32 inches of rain in 36 hours.

Denver Col Coorado New Mexico Pueblo Colo Gallup N. M Ignacio Lebeo Pueblo Rio Grande Pueblo Fountain River Colorado Springs Platte River Canyon Colorado

Buckeye Balloon Flight Christening in Canton

The Aero Club of Ohio christens the Buckeye balloon in Canton as the Canton Gas Light and Coke plant ends operations Monday leaving the club gasless. Stevens Wade and friends plan flights and possible transfers to Jackson Michigan or Cleveland for ballooning activity.

Canton Aero Club of Ohio Canton Gas Light and Coke Company Aero Club Johnson Sherrick Messrs Wade Morgan Jackson Michigan Detroit Aero Club Cleveland Stevens Ottawa Lake J. H. Wade Pilot Wade George Garret Louis Brush Salem News Dr. Thompson Salem Akron

Building Permits Reported for Dunlap and Jackson

City Clerk B F Faust issued permits for G G Dunlap at 131 South Wells Street for a three story brick factory 66 by 66 feet costing 1000 dollars. A Jackson at 1716 Linden Avenue received a permit for a dwelling on North Clarendon Avenue costing 1000 dollars.

B. F Faust G. G. Dunlap South Wells Street Jackson Linden Avenue Clarendon Avenue

Regiments Enter Columbus Prepare to Break Riots

Two regiments with about 3000 soldiers proceed in Columbus to quell rioting. Units from Cleveland, Columbus, Toledo, Cincinnati mobilize along with 15 Columbus companies and troops patrolling city cars. Mayor to issue crowd ban. arrests and bonds planned. Attorney General to pursue prosecutions.

Columbus Cleveland Toledo Cincinnati Marion Marysville Circleville Newark Chillicothe Delaware Washington D. H Bucyrus Akron Canton Wooster Ashland Wadsworth Shreve Tiffin Alliance Galion Mansfield Weybrecht Marshall State House Denman

Probate Judge Seeks Indexed Laws On County Visitors Board

The probate judge is awaiting an indexed list of laws from the last legislature to confirm the status of appointments to the county Visitors board. The board, non partisan, oversees annual inspections of the infirmary workhouse children’s home and county city jails. The current six members include Mrs Mary Stern Dr D F Banker Anthony Howells Mrs Augusta G Harrigas Mrs Emma Cantine and Charles F Kay.

Bow Board of County Visitors Mary Stern D. F. Banker Anthony Howells Augusta G. Harrigas Emma Cantine Charles F Kay

Pearl Robinson Advised To Return To Farm Life

Pearl Robinson, who had been keeping company with Richard Bowers, was told by Judge Quinn to return to her parents’ farm to avoid trouble. She alleged Bowers beat her, leaving her bruised. Bowers received a 15 day workhouse sentence. Robinson was released on condition she secure factory work.

Pearl Robinson Richard Bowers Judge Quinn Bowers

Fresh Air Camp Brightens Lives Of Over 80 Children and Invalids

More than eighty invalids and children have been cared for at the Salvation Army Fresh Air Camp near North Industry since July 209. The camp provides abundant fresh air three square meals daily with fresh milk and eggs from nearby farms. Children enjoy swimming wading and a game of ball while girls collect flowers. Adjutant Cimberline and assistants plan to begin breaking camp Monday or Tuesday.

Salvation Army North Industry Adjutant Cimberline

Social Side of Canton Riegler Family Reunion

Second annual Riegler family reunion reports 116 attendees and officers elected including President Harry Riegler Vice President Ralph Riegler Secretary Alice Riegler Treasurer J A Schellhase Historian J A Schellhase prizes awarded in contests with winners named across peanut race girls shoe race girls race and boys race plus races for little girls and men Nine out of town visitors listed from Springfield Akron Pittsburgh Ravenna and more A Meyers Lake camping steak frizzle ends with a lantern aided crossing and a large campfire feast.

Catherine Dumoulin Pauline Webber Lloyd Riegler William Riegler Bonnie Riegler Rhea Riegler Florence Riegler Ralph Riegler Sadie Breen Druckenbrod Roy Breen

Reunion of 115th Regiment in Canton This August

Annual reunion of the 115th regiment will be held in Canton on August 25. The Women's Relief Corps will serve dinner. A committee of twelve is in charge with Mrs. W. S. Little as chairman.

115Th Regiment Canton Women’s Relief Corps

Luther League to Meet at Trinity Lutheran Church

A Luther League business meeting at Trinity Lutheran Church will convene Sunday at 7 o clock after devotional services. Semi annual election of officers will be held.

Luther League Luther League of Trinity Lutheran Church

Sunday School Picnic at Meyers Lake

Members of J D Yarnell United Presbyterian Sunday school class held a Friday picnic at Meyers Lake. Fifteen participated, traveling on the 2 o'clock car. The afternoon was informal and a picnic supper followed in the evening.

J D. Yarnell United Presbyterian Sunday School Meyers Lake

Bridal host invites guests for Grace Seacrest visit

Invitations issued by Miss Della G Owen at 317 West Ninth Street for a Tuesday afternoon at home honoring her guest Miss Grace Sea christ of Cleveland. The event runs from 2 to 6 o'clock.

Della G. Owen West Ninth Street Grace Seachrist Cleveland

Sigter-Tornes Nuptials At St Marys Church

Miss Marie Sigter of 1138 Scoville Avenue and Clarence L. Tornes will wed next Tuesday at St Marys Catholic church South Market street in a nuptial high mass. Attendants include Miss Clara Mare of Youngstown and John Tornes. Mr Tornes works for Canton Drop Forge Co.

Sigter-Tornes St. Mary’s Catholic Church South Market Street Marie Sigter Scoville Avenue Clarence L. Tornes Clara Mare Youngstown John Tornes Tornes Canton Drop Forge Co

Akron Couple Hosts Dinner at Lakeside Country Club

Mr and Mrs Park Robinson of Akron entertained at the Lakeside country club with dinner Friday evening. Covers were laid for twelve. The Akron party traveled by automobile.

Akron Country Club Park Robinson Lakeside Country Club

San Toy Club Entertainment at Whitmer Home

Mr and Mrs Albert Whitmer hosted the San Toy club at 129 Smith avenue on Thursday. Mrs Frank Moegling and Charles Chevraux won the prizes at point.

San

Calvary Presbyterian Sunday School Ice Cream Festival

Calvary Presbyterian Church hosts an ice cream festival on the church lawn this Saturday evening. Two Sunday school classes organize the event to raise funds and bring families together.

Calvary Presbyterian Sunday School Church Lawn

Canton Canoe Club Plans Overnight on Meyer's Lake

Members of the Canton Canoe Club will spend Saturday night in their canoes on Meyer's Lake with one boy per canoe allowed. This marks the second overnight trip for the season. The article notes it is hard to overturn a canoe while lying flat and mentions some boys are somnambulent.

Canton Canoe Club Meyer's Lake

Honor to Miss Lovett brings guests to Prospect Street

Miss Anna Miller entertained Friday evening at 415 Prospect Street in honor of Miss Jennie Lovett who leaves next week for Danville, Pa. A burlesque on the coming year’s work followed by a buffet supper. Attending were Misses Bennett, Ream, Wenger, Jacot, Kelleg, Feltheimer, Wible, Anna Mary, Jennie Lovett and Mrs. A R Smith. Frank Lovett of Danville, Pa., brother of Miss Lovett, was an out of town guest.

Miss Lovett Anna Miller Prospect Street Jennie Lovett Danville Alice Bennett Maude Ream Maude Wenger Ida Jacot Lucy Kelleg Eleanor Feltheimer Vance Wible Anna Mary A. R. Smith Frank Lovett Danville, Pa

Hoover Family Reunion at Nimisitla Park Draws 159

About 159 persons attended the Hoover family reunion at Nimisitla Park on Saturday. Picnic dinners and suppers were served in the hall as a general good time prevailed. Several addresses were delivered and officers for the coming year were elected late in the day.

Hoover Nimisitla Park

Lovetts to Tour Niagara Falls and Canadian Points

Mr. Frank Lovett of Danville Pennsylvania visits his sister Miss M Jennie Lovett of the Y W C A staff She and her brother Will plan a trip from Canton to Niagara Falls and Canadian points before returning to Danville 8 O Stevenson of Brooklyn traveling salesman for a clothing house furnishes cloth for letter car-

Frank Lovett Danville M. Jennie Lovett

Canton Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events

Tier suits is the guest of George Buchman of the Canton post office force Stevenson attended the convention of the National association of Letter Carriers in this city a few years ago J F Bridwell traveling freight agent for the Illinois Central rail road with headquarters in Cleveland was in Canton Friday Mr and Mrs Sherman Kitson of West South street will spend Sunday with friends in Sebring

George Buchman Canton Stevenson National Association of Letter Carriers J. F. Bridwell Illinois Central Railroad Cleveland Sherman Kitson West South Street Sebring

Admits Identity in Kellner Case Probe

Joseph Wendling, sought in Louisville for the Alma Kellner murder, was detained in San Francisco and admitted his identity after police pressure. He had previously fled, then returned, claiming safety. Captain Wall said officials would interview him once questioned. Kellner was killed in December 1909 en route to St Johns church and found in a cistern under a parish house.

San Francisco Joseph Wendling Louisville Alma Kellner Wendling Kellner Wall The Bureau of Detectives St. Johns Church

Probate Court Records and Appointed Administrators Listed

Court records show the estate of Rose A. Ream with executrices Dog and Atie Clark and Clara Caldwell appointed. Caroline Caldwell named administrator with bond. Elvie Shuster is named as guardian or related party. Sale of estate assets appears issued.

Rose A. Ream Dro Atie Clark Clara Caroline Caldwe Calwell Elvie Shuster

Canton court notices reveal mortgagee action on parcel

Deputy Sheriff Kirk Saturday at the court house on Clifton street in Canton ongoing Thersa Falla. The First Nat Bank of Canton mortgagee. Target parcel for 5600 dollars.

Kirk Clifton Street Canton Thersa Falla Nat Bank of Canton Mortgagee

Rockefeller fortunes and thrift shape a self made life

The article traces John D. Rockefeller's rise from selling turkeys as a boy to saving money through Ledger A and early ventures with Clarke. It notes his later success with Flagler and Archbold, retirement as the world’s richest man, and presents a savings pitch urging readers to save at The Savings & Loan Company, with assets of $800000.90 and a $50000 surplus.

Rockefellerr Congress Rockefeller National Trust Cleveland Eigheen Clarke Henry M. Flagler John D Archbold Young Rockefeller Savings & Loan Weert Tuscarawas Street Thig Company

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