Happenings in Stark county this week and beyond
Independent investigators report on visits and social events across Ashland to Massillon, Canton, and Wooster. Notables include Clara Harsh in Ashland, J. Howard Clapsaddie and many guests in Alliance, Billeting trips to Cleveland and Detroit, church picnics at Euclid Beach, and numerous visitors in Akron, Navarre, Medina, and Massillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Harsh
Ashtabula
D. P. Clapper
Akron
Canal Fulton
Jennie Patterson
McBride
Ella Carl
Navarre
Flora Fetzer
Cleveland
Frances Brenneman
Chautauqua
J. Howard Clapsaddie
Massillon
Alliance
Stump and Zupp Face Court Cases In Akron Ohio
Charles Stump of near the city was arrested by Constable Morgan in Akron on a charge of failing to support his family brought by Mrs Stump. He posted $500 bond to appear in two weeks. Justice Sibila dismissed the state case against Joseph Zupp of Fast Greenville for shooting quail out of season. Zupp pleaded guilty to hunting on private grounds without permission and was fined $10 and costs. Deputy Game Warden Dangelaisen handled the cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stump
Zupp
Charles Stump
Contable Morgan
Akron
Paul
Sibila
Joseph Zupp
Fast Greenville
Dangeleisen
Obituary Notices: Miss Julia Legshy and Jacob Bergman
Miss Julia Legshy of Crystal Spring dies at 49 from consumption at the home of her brother in law George Legshy where she had lived thirty years. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Jacob Bergman father of Mrs. O Brady, dies in Hart Michigan at over 80. Mrs Brady currently in Hart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Legshy
Crystal Spring
George Legshy
Miss Legshy
Jacob Bergman
Eastern Ohio County Fairs Dates Listed by State Board
A list of fair dates across eastern Ohio counties is provided by the state board secretary. Dates include Ashtabula September 26 to 99, Carroll September 27-29, Columbiana September 12-14, Guernsey September 26-29, Harrison October 3-5, Jefferson September 27-29, Licking September 26-29, Mahoning September 26-28, Monroe August 29-31, Muskingum September 12-13, Noble September 26-28, Stark September 26-29, Summit October 3-6, Trumbull September 5-7, Tuscarawas August 20 to September 1, Wayne September 26-28. Advertising notices list unclaimed letters at Massillon Post Office as of August 1, 1899, with names Shaffer Trace, Vantisburg Etta, Young Hattie, Caldwell MEN, C. H. Leonard, Harry Knolls, Otis Rooker, and Felix R. Shepley P.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Noble
Stark
Summit
Trumbull
Tuscarawas
Wayne
Massillon
Shaffer
Trace Vantisburg
Etta Young
Hattie Men
Caldwell
C. H. Leonard
C. H. Knolls
Harry Rooker
Otis
Frlix R.shepley
P.M
Russell & Co Picnic at Wheeling Park Aug 19
Russell & Co employes plan a picnic at Wheeling Park on Saturday August 19 with special excursion trains from the W and L E. Proceeds will go to the Employes Mutual Benefit Association treasury. The association formed in 1890 now has 330 members and has paid $23 396 09 in benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell & Co
Wheeling Park
Wheeling
Ohio Crop Report Improves as Weather Helps Crops
The Ohio Weather Bureau reports week ending July 31 with generally cool nights and hot days. Rain is frequent and well distributed though southern districts endure drought. corn prospects improve, oats and wheat threshing continues, some grain damage in shocks, late potatoes progress, clover seed prospects vary, apples fall observed, grapes rot widespread, grass hoppers and grub worms causing damage, plowing of wheat widespread and fields in excellent condition overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Weather Bureau
Carroll County
Lawrence County
Wayne County
Boycott Incident In Cleveland Physician Defies Threats
Dr. H. G. Brainerd, a leading Cleveland physician, faced two men urging him to avoid visiting a dying patient. He refused, saying he would not boycott. he urged boycotters to boycott God if needed, and to beware the corroding effect on faith as he continued care for the child despite threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Leader
Cleveland
Consolidated
Heaven
H. G. Brainerd
Oil Discovery On Neff Farm Near Richville
Albert Myers of 59 Guy Street reports tapping oil from a drill hole 225 feet deep on the Neff farm near Richville. He brought a bottle of oil to town Monday and an oil company has shown interest, discussing a potential partnership with Mr Neff and Mr Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missillon
Albert Myers
Guy Street
Neff
Richville
Myers
The Table Company Sets Up in South Canal Street Building
Machinery for the Ohip Table Company is being placed in the South Canal street building. Manager Arnold says operations will start before September 1 and that reorganization may not occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Table Company
Ohip Table Company
Local notices from Newman and nearby towns Aug 2 1899
Summary of regional items: Thomas L. Lewis reports a healthy six month status for the Ohionizers' Organization. Mrs. Michael McCormick's family returns from Niles. Local railroad brakeman Charlie Martin visits Newman. Residents attend Hiawatha park Baptist services. Coal miners in the area show good labor conditions. North Lawrence hosts a 25th wedding anniversary with music and feasts. Sunflower fair and bazar planned by U B church on Aug 12 with an ice cream social. Several residents move or travel to Youngstown, Cleveland, or Akron. Lectures on Mormonism draw large crowds. Dalton notes include convention travel and local resignations. Crystal Spring reports Chicago visitors and Canton's Lillian Becherer visiting family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman
Newnan
Thomas L. Lewis
Ohionizers’ Organization
Michael McCormick
Niles
Charlie Martin
Ft. Wayne
A.L. Williams
Robert Ralston, Jr
Elizabeth Ralston
Margaret Findley
Charlotte Smith
Massillon
Hiawatha Park
Lorenzo Williams
Youngstown
Cleveland
North Lawrence
Urban Hill
Pleasant Country
Frank Brown
Minglewood
W. G. Myers
J. P. Yockey
Baldwin, Miller and Baichley
U. B. Church
Crystal Spring
Crystal Sprine
D. E. Young and Children
Chicago
Lillian Becherer
Canton
Alice Inman
Akron
Blanche Stubidreher
Samuel Stump
Toledo
Rail accident and damaged bridge prompt action in Massillon
A passenger brakeman helped by a station agent’s lantern fled a pulled train after a trap left him behind. Planks on a nearby bridge are in poor condition, with the county facing potential damage suits if not repaired. the bridge should be condemned and fenced until trees grow. Thieves stole 27 chickens and five ducks from local coops. Justus brief notes report busy farmers, the Buchman family reunion, a Weimer Hill picnic, a Navarre barn fire causing about 400 dollars in losses, and a West Lebanon Elton game ending 24 to 3 with money changing hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Culbertson
W. H. Romoser
C. L. & W. Railway
Ashin
Frsigni
Romoser
Uric 2
Caca
Enon
Jonathan Beatty
Peter Migsmer
Justus
Buchman
Amos B. Mase
Augusta
Weimer Hill
Canton Grain Elevator Co organized for Canton grain trade
Canton Aug 2 Canton Grain Elevator Company Incorporation papers list J J Clark H C Fogle George L Spangler H B Kauffman and William Zollinger. Capital 15000. Books open to public Sept. Aim to shift grain and produce trade from Massillon to Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Grain Elevator Company Incorporated
Canton
J. J. Clark
H. C. Fogle
George L. Spangler
Kauffman
William Zollinger
Canton Grain Elevator Co
Board of Trade
Massillon
Stark County Bar Association
A. J. Kittinger
Canal Fulton
McCarty
Kittinger
Still Unsettled Coxey Plans Location of Steel Plant
Mr Coxey has no definite plans for the location of his recently purchased steel casting plant. He has received numerous inquiries from Ohio city boards, with Sandy among the eager applicants. Also reported are resolutions of respect for Ferdinand Walker of C M B A Branch 47 noting his service as husband and father. The branch will record the resolutions, drape the hall for 30 days, have them printed by The Mason City Independent, and send a copy to his wife. West Brookfield August 1, 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
William S. Masters
Massillon Grocers
W. R. Davis
Salineville
Alexandretta
Turkey
Davis
St. John’s Church
Wheeling
Meyer’s Lake
Homan
Bo’ Marrs
Akron
Council Chamber
St. Paul’s Church
Cincinnati
One Hundred and Fourth Regiment
O V. 1
Canton
One Hundred and Fourth
Stark
Columbiana
John J. Hullinger
Board of Examiners
Hullingers
Wooster Republican
C. S Traphagen
Lake View
Elsinore
California
Coxey
J.3 Coxey
Ohio Cities
Sandy
WuHeress
Ferdinand Walker
C.M. B.A
C. A. Ertl
John Baltzeer
Dornhecker
West Brookfield
Death of General Dawes in Marietta at 61
General Rufus Dawes father of Comptroller Charles G. Dawes dies at midnight aged 61 after a long military career. He served in the Civil War rising from captain to brigadier general and was briefly a congressman in 1880. He declined a ministerial post to Persia offered by President McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Anz
Associated Press
Rufus
Dawes
Charles G. Dawes
Wisconsin
Congress
Persia
McKinley
President denies pardon for Henry Gordes
The President has refused Henry Gordes's pardon application. Gordes, former president of the American National Bank, is serving a lengthy sentence in Ohio for misappropriation of bank funds. Governor Woodan reports no new cases or deaths at Hampton Soldiers' Home and notes the Newport News quarantine line has been tripled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtos
Asociated Press
Henry Gordes
American National Bans
New Orleans
Ohio
Woodan
Hampton
Newport News
Strike still paralyzes city as boycott bites travel
In Cleveland in August the strike shows little change with cars manned yet many empty. Merchants withdraw the boycott and impose prohibitive prices on streetcar patrons. General ASling names Major J R McQuigg judge advocate general noting boycotters will be punished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Associated Press
Asling
J. R. McQuigg
Boycetters
Fighting in Cebu near Elpardo reported by AP
Manila reports from Cebu say an American company attacked Filipino trenches two kilometers from Elpardo. The Filipino defenders were commanded by the prominent Camace brothers. Charleston shells the works causing the Filipinos to retreat with slight American casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Associated Press
Cebu
Filippino
Elpardo
Cumace
Filippinos
Troops Move North From Fort Monroe
Associated Press reports a steamboat company will transport troops from Fort Monroe as government transports are unavailable General Merritt agrees to send the troops further north to an undetermined point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wassiverox
Associated Press
Fort Monroe
Merritt
Big Convention Attracts Thousands Of Delegates
Pittsburg Aug 3 By Associated Press The tenth annual convention of the Young People's Christian Union of the United Presbyterian church opens tonight From eight to ten thousand delegates are expected to attend the gathering noting a strong turnout and wide participation across regions with sessions planned through the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsptrg
Associated _ Press
Young People’s Caristian Union
Usired Presbyterian Church
Two Executions Carried Out In AvBURS Prison
By Associated Press two electrocutions occurred in AvBURS prison. Oscar E. Rice a white man and John Kennedy a colored man were executed. Rice killed his wife and Kennedy killed Jona Hammerys a Negro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avburs
N. Y
Associated Press
Oscar E. Rice
John Kennedy
Rice
Kennedy
Jona Hammerys
Amazing Discoveries Reported By Women Tests Cure For Consumption And More
A Shelby North Carolina letter praises Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption as curing a woman after seven years of severe illness with a first dose bringing immediate relief and two bottles finishing a cure. Also cited are Electric Bitters curing scrofula and skin sores, and Dr King s New Life Pills improving appetite and digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Luther Lutz
W. OC. Hamnick & Co
Shelby, N.C
Z. T. Baltzly
Alsuc
Dr King
Balizy
Man Uses Arnica Salve to Cure Fistula Claim
Anecdotal notice says Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered sixteen months with a rectal fistula and would die without an operation, but he cured himself using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The ad claims it is the best pile cure and salve in the world, priced 23 cents for three boxes, sold by Z T Baltaly druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
San Juan Hill
Georgs P. Cooper
U. S
Washington Barracks
Washington, D. Cc
H Lester
Leonard &T
Fall River
Mass
D. B Carzile
Washita
I. T
Prever
Z. P. Baltzisy
Druggiss
Renick Hamilton
West Jefferson
Bucklen
Z.T. Baltaly
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T. H. Starsbury
Wooster
Carrie Peaberthy
Eaton
Penberthy
Clark
Detroit
Margaret Steitz
West Main Street
Bethel Burd
Sylvester Burd
South Erie Street
Edward Baltzly
Washington
Oak Street
Nellie Sheehan
Annie Sheehan
David Bowen
Seattle Wash
Mary J. McConnaughy
Green Street
John Griffin
John Moylan
Scanlon
East Ohio Gas Company
Buffalo
Louisville Orphans’ Home
Meyer's Lake
M. H. Whitney
Misa Josephine Laurie
H. Y. Kramer
South Street
George Murray
Joseph Healey
Wooster Street
St. Joseph's
St. Mary’s
Euclid Beach Park
Brown
Pennsylvania Road
Florence Robinson
Medina
W. J. Oberlin
Florence Oberlin
Clarence Oberlin
CG. E. Oberlin
Mt. Eaton
John M. Latimer
Norwalk
Howard Snyder
Benjamin Snyder
Union Reform Party
Stark County
Presbyterian Church
J. F. Dickey
Albert Hess
Fred Snyder
Edward Snyder
Leo Snyder
Canada
Montreal
Baughman
Barberton
Columbus Chemical Company
Scio
Opera
Fels & Co. Makers
Philadelphia
Russell Employes
Employes’ Mutual Benefit Association
Dalton
J. G. Madge
Esma Ferrer
Carrollton
Madge
Pittsburg
Harvey Bucher
Overton
Hubbell
Edna Smith
Woo
Kelser
W.H. Hoover
Jony
Michael Wagoner
West Lebanon
Elton
This Place
Hamrick
Cady
Crice
Rhodes
County Seat News
Common Pleas Court
Della Long
Emerson Long
Frank G. Beck
Myrtle M. Beck
Board of Infirmary Directors
Canton Grocers
Pierre Burckle
Rose & Burckle
la Grippe
Washington News
Nive
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