Forge Check Arrest Brings Rogers to Court in Massillon
T Ray Rogers of 109 Park Street pleaded guilty to forgery before Mayor Wise after being arrested by Marshal Kitchen near Wooster. He forged the Heimann Brothers name on a 10.50 check, cashed at McCullough Grocery, and took 5.50 in goods with the balance in cash. Bail set at 3500. he faces common pleas hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Kitchen
Wooster
Wise
McCullough Grocery
T. Ray Rogers
Park Street
Warwick M. Rogers
Common Pleas Court
Rogers
Heimann Brothers
Union National Bank
McCullough
Newman Road
Massillon
Hermann Brothers
Honeytown
W. & L. E. Railway Company
Shorty
Sizable West Main Street project eyed this year
Philip Sonnhalter aims to replace the Bee Hive building on West Main with a modern brick and stone structure this year if occupancy is ready by fall. If not, he will defer until spring. Foundations on another brick project at Muskingum and Main are advancing. Godfrey Mauga plans a 12 by 16 foot addition on East Cherry Street, cost 200 dollars. J. M. Schuckers secures a 12 by 85 foot addition on Plum Street for 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Sonnhalter
Main Streets
Godfrey Mauga
East Cherry Street
J. M. Schuckers
Plum Street
Navarre Merchants Eye Zanesville Outing Plan
Navarre business men are arranging an excursion to Zanesville and inviting Massillon merchants to join. Grocers likely won’t participate, but hardware and dry goods merchants along with other Massillon traders may come. Some Massillon merchants view the plan positively, though question the destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navarre
Zanesville
Massillon
Labor Day Address Planned for Navarre
George Howells of Hewperly and Howells has agreed to deliver the Labor Day address at Navarre’s celebration. A former Navarre Public Schools student, Howells remains a noted local figure. The speech is set to come early in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Howells
Hewperly & Howells
Navarre
Howells
Heat Deaths From Extreme Weather In Massillon
Two infants die from cholera infantum linked to heat in Massillon. Holland E. Hauenstein, six months, son of Edward Hauenstein of North Mill street, dies Saturday morning. funeral Monday at 2 pm with Rev. L. H. Barry. John G. Lerch, eight months, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lerch of North Mill street, dies Friday afternoon. funeral Sunday at 3:30 pm with Rev. J. E. Digel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Holland E. Hauenstein
Edward Hauenstein
North Mill Street
Hauenstein
L. H. Barry
John G. Lerch
John Lerch
J. E. Digel
Jail Statistics. Nearly Twelve Thousand for the Year Ending June 30
Columbus reports the Ohio jail statistics for the year ending June 30 show 11,850 prisoners confined statewide, nearly the prior year's 11,773. Of natives 10,457, native-born 7,586 from Ohio, 2,922 from other states. foreign born 1,393. White 10,946 and colored 1,324. male 10,695 and female 1,155. Illiterates 1,116, readers 10,738. Costs totaled $116,223.92, up from $108,228.34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Germany
Holland
Belgium
Ireland
Italy
Russia
Scotland
Sweden
Norway
Switzerland
A Very Bad Tangle at Brewery Workers Assembly
Delegates and members discuss fixes with Schuster and Finlay brewing firms. Pahlau cites non union employee issues and arbitration backlash. Officers are elected for six months, a 16000 bond issue for fire dept improvements passes, and cigarmakers strike gains moral support from the assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades and Labor Assembly
Pahlau
Board of Arbitration
Clarence Margher
Finlay Brewing Company
Schuster Brewing Company
Maugher
Peter Smith
E. M. Bechtel
N. P. Maier
C. Krisher
John Ginter
John Jenkins
Victor Clementz
Typographical Union
James Grant
Glass Blowers’ Union
Assembly
Sailer
Man With A Gun Ruffles Navarre Residents
In Navarre on August 9 David Pfouts eighteen years old is seen with a gun shooting rats at Whisler slaughter house and menacing locals. His mother asks for his arrest but the marshal is busy. Pfouts appears deranged and unpredictable, two miles from town. The episode unsettles the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navarre
David Pfouts
Pfouts
Pfouta
President McKinley to Leave for Washington and G A R Picnic
Canton dispatch details President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley departing for Washington then Chicago for the G A R encampment, plus a Stark County G A R association picnic at Meyers Lake with veterans from Canton and nearby towns. Also notes on petitions in common pleas court regarding Pennsylvania Railway Company injuries and Canton Pottery company receivership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania Company
G. A. BR. Association
W. and L. E. Division HQ to Move to Toledo
The W and L E Division headquarters will be relocated from Massillon to Toledo soon. The move includes the superintendent, train dispatchers, and train masters offices. Timing is uncertain due to arranging hitch, estimated two weeks to six months. Moving to the company building in Toledo aims to reduce rent and cut expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Iity
Ephy r Everblo ws A Greenhouse Spr ings Up at Massillon Asylum
August at the Massillon state hospital brings a new greenhouse and improved care. Dr Hindley, earlier grad from Ann Arbor, is installed as general pathologist and pharmacist, easing staff strain with about 800 patients under treatment. A tunnel for pipes wends from the power house to the infirmary, and iron piping replaces old tiling to fix a sewer break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
State Hospital
Hindley
Norwalk
Ann Arbor University
Eyman
The Capture of Yang Tsun in the War News
General Chaffee’s account reports rapid three mile advances against Yang Tsun where Chinese defenses fell and Russians led left while Americans and British advanced right. American losses reached about fifty due to sunstroke amid intense shell and rifle fire. Li Hung Chang may negotiate peace. Chinese minister cites his qualifications. Canton’s Consul McWade says foreigners face a desperate situation yet can hold out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wastinetox’ Ag
Associated Press
Remy Cable
Chaffee
Yang Tsun
Li Hung Chang
China
Consul McWade
Canton
State Department
Pekin
Ruhlin Collapses After Defeat in Brooklyn Fight
Gus Ruhlin, defeated by Fitzsimmons last night, collapsed repeatedly at the Turkish baths. His physician treated him with stimulants and cold-water dousing for nose and ear hemorrhages and possible internal injuries. At 9 this morning he was taken to Madden's home in Brooklyn with the doctor present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gus Ruhlin
Fitzsimmons
Ruhlin
Madden
Brooklyn
Viceroys Ask U S to Stop Shanghai Troop Landing
The viceroys of the leading provinces including Li Hung Chang have asked the United States to use its good offices to prevent allied powers from landing troops at Shanghai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Associated Press
Li Hung Chang
United States
Shanghai
Rumor of Pekin Legations Hit by Chinese Fire
Paris Aug 11 The French admiral at Chefoo dispatches a report that a rumor persists of another attack on Pekin legation compounds with Chinese forces firing on the area from batteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
Chetoo
Pekin
Orders for two First Infantry companies to China
Leavenworth Kansas Aug 11 By Associated Press orders have been issued for two companies of the First Infantry to be ready to depart on short notice for San Francisco to sail for China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth, Kan
Associated Press
San Francisco
China
Deaths from sunstroke in hot New York day
The hot weather continued with six deaths and many prostrations reported by 11 oclock. A thermometer showed a high reading of 97 degrees at 11.00 am. The Associated Press dispatch notes the ongoing heat and its toll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yoas
Associated Press
Lhermoumeter
Euclid Beach Park Wins Russell & Cos Picnic Vote
The Russell & Co Employees Mutual Benefit Association chose Euclid Beach Park near Cleveland for its annual picnic, voting Saturday morning. Other options included Chippewa Lake, Randolph Park, Cedar Point, Wheeling, Presque Isle, Stony Point and Brady's Lake. The event is set for August 25 the same day as a city election on issuing $16,000 in fire department bonds, which may be postponed.
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Russell & Cos
Russell & Company
Mutual Benefit Association
Euclid Beach Park
Cleveland
Chippewa Lake
Randolph Park
Cedar Point
Wheeling
Presque Iste
Stony Point
Brady’s Lake
Obituary notices list three local deaths
Miss Marta Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs John Smith dies aged 17 of consumption with funeral at St Marys church Monday 8 30 am Rev H V Kaempker officiating. Infant son of Mr and Mrs Albert Luttrell dies at 2 months. funeral from 41 Green Street Sunday afternoon. Violet Elizabeth Sutton eight months daughter of Ralph and Mrs Sutton dies. funeral from residence Saturday at 1 30 and East Greenville Congregational church at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marta Smith
Maria Smith
St. Mary's Church
H. V. Kaempker
Misa Smith
John Smith
Albert, Luttrell
Green Street
Violet Elizabeth Sutton
Greenville
Ralph Sutton
East Greenville Congregational Church
Fifty relocate to form Massillon colony in Oklahoma
Fifty people travel from Massillon to Oklahoma to establish a government land colony and form a municipality guided by local and socialist leaders. An advertisement note promotes a New York eye specialist famed for Vitro Cristo Lenses, offering free glasses to many in Wadsworth and Massillon, inviting old and ill eyes for trials at the Conrad Hotel on a Wednesday in August, and ends with a Hood’s Sarsaparilla health claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Oklahoma
Alliance Review
New York
Magaillon
Wadsworth
Conrad Hotel
Nash visits Ohio militia camps to assess guard strength
Governor George K. Nash quietly visited camps in New Philadelphia Lima and other sites as commander in chief of the Ohio National Guard. He praised improvements since the war, noted Massillon planning issues, and said McKinley is stronger while Bryan is weaker in his view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio National Guard
McKinley
Bryan
George K. Nash
Conrad
New Philadelphia
Ash
Lima
Nash
Moulton Houk
Toledo
Geiger
Home Guards
Massillon Company
Columbus
Murray School Reunion Draws Hundreds For Second Annual Meet
About two hundred former pupils, teachers, and friends gathered at the Murray school on the plains south of Massillon for the second annual reunion. Speeches by Rev. BE Noble, Rev. John I Wilson, Rep C G Metzger, and former teachers opened the program. David Murray, now eighty four, addressed the crowd, and musical numbers and a concert graphophone enlivened the afternoon. A hall game of nine and letters from notable alumni marked the event before a wooded table dinner. The next reunion is slated for the second Thursday in August with officers re-elected for one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray School
Massillon
Henry Sinnock
BE. EB. Noble
Wilmot
John I. Wilson
C.G. Metzger
Richville
Austin Camp
J. W. Gillam
Clifford Camp
David Murray
Murray
W. D. Roller
Minerva
Mamie Yost
C. J. Duncan
Co. EF. Miller
The
Christian World
Dayton
W. Leeper
Albany
Ore
C. G. Smith
Gallapolice
Abbie McLaughlin
Alliance
Harriet Morrow
Montgomery
Johnathan Welker
Norwalk
Wis
Welker
L. L. Volkmer
C. GC
God
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Wayne County
Attorney Howells
Foley
Rider & Snyer
Pahlan
Schuster Company
Rider & Snyder
C. W. Cupples
West Tremont Street
Casron
Cortelyou
National Committee
Chicago
Stark County
G. A.R. Association
Meyer's Lake
Women’s Relief Corps of
J. J. Clark
Welty & Albaugh
James Ryan
Pennsylvania Railway Company
Ryan
Lawrence Junction
Harter & Kreichbaum
George D. Harter Bank
Isaac Harter & Sons
Elizabeth A. Harter
Canton Pottery Company
First National Bank
Isaac H. Harter & Sons
Ferdinand Herbruck
L. A. Leichot
McCarty
H. R. Jones
Canton Stoneware Company
Buchanan, Mich
Geneasee Pure Food Co
le Roy
Annie Williams
W. & L.E. Division
Massill
Ephyr Everblows
Haerlin
Heines
Frederick Bradbury
Snow & Bradbury
Boston
the Grove
Hood
Geo. K. Nash
DeWitt
Charles W. Cupples
Tremont Street
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