Local Happenings From Orrville Area
Local notes report births and marriages including a son for Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hines of 48 Chester Street and a marriage permit for Michael Christman and Ploma I Holderbaum of Pigeon Run. Other items cover a school bond vote, a mine accident death near Orrville, deaths, a Switzerland born worker Benninger awaiting $59,000, and routine church and civic notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Hines
Chester Street
Michael Christman
Ploma I. Holderbaum
Pigeon Run
Eaton
Edward Myers
Newman
Newman Creek
Sara Fairless
Saginaw
Mich
Joseph Emerson
West Main Street
Miss Fairless
Joseph Fairless
Peter Lucius
Wood Street
J. &. Digel
Charles Lipps
Tobias Schott
George Ess
Christian Schott
Massillon Cemetery
Prison reform reports show healthy inmates and a quick escape return
The administration is praised as wise and economical. Superintendent reports indicate prisoners remained healthy over the past year and only one escape occurred, with the inmate returned to the institution within ten days.
Death of a Pioneer From Sugarcreek Township
Robert M Wilhelm an eight year old resident of Sugarcreek township died from old age. A lifelong farmer born at Wilmot he moved to a farm near Justus fifty one years ago. Survived by children James Edward Wilhelm John Wilhelm Mrs Nora Waistler and Mrs Mary Hay. Funeral Thursday morning at Center church 930 o clock with Rev J M Poulton of Navarre assisted by Rev M S Fritz. Interment Center cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justus
Robert M. Wilhelm
Sugarcreek Township
Mr. Wilhelm
Wilmot
Navarre
M. S. Fritz
Center Cemetery
Married Canton Couple Linked to Tragic Death
Elmer E. Decker died in the Massillon city jail on Tuesday afternoon after taking a heavy dose of laudanum amid heavy drinking. He and Miss Tulu Stansbury, married Monday, had been in Canton and Massillon recently. Mrs. Decker, once living south of Canton, was recovering from the shock as police investigated the death and the new marriage. Coroner March has not determined an explicit cause. the case remains under review. Decker previously lived in Honesdale, Pa., and had multiple jobs, including a brakeman post with the B&LE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Stauffer
Orrville
Campbell
George Benninger
Switzerland
St. Gallen
Benninger
Cleveand
Wooster
Elizabeth Wilhelm
East Fifth Street
Charles Wilhelm
Canton
Jacob Hahn
New Brighton
Conn
Frank Hahn
Fred Hahn
Benjamin Wear
Lewra Wear
Akron
Joseph Wear
Idaho
Lucinda Wilmot
Canal Fulton
Emaline Masters
Massillon
Elias M. Hoyer
Kate C. Boyer
Stark County
Board of Workhouse
Elmer E. Decker
Decker
Tulu Stansbury
Justice Barrick
Higerd
Miss Stensbury
Ertle
Miss Stansbury
Honesdale
Etta Meitz
Death ruled from laudanum overdose in Decker case
The inquest confirmed that the deceased, identified as Decker, died from laudanum overdose after a period of wandering across several places in Magsillon. Decker’s mother in Honesdale, Pa., was notified and Coroner March announced the verdict Tuesday evening.
Newman News Highlights Local News From Massillon Visitors
Charles D Reese and a Massillon friend holidayed with Newman friends while others from nearby towns visited relatives. A county trustees meeting accepted George A Hoover resignation as justice and appointed Rady Shank. The Lawrence township education board filled a vacancy and approved bonds. The Hill school beat Forty Corners with assistance from David E Reese of Massillon. The Massillon Stone and Fire Brick Co electrified its plant and mine with a drilling machine, praised foreman John Wynn and sons Edwin and George. West Lebanon reports a child’s death from choking and a local football outing amid cold. Genoa notes farmers exploiting regional opportunities as winter nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman
Charles D. Reese
Massillon
David Griffith
Massillon State Hospital
Lila Aston
Priscilla Jenkins
August Peters
Anton Russ
Wooster
George A. Hoover
Rady Shank
North Lawrence
Lawrence Township
M. E
Canal Fulton
J. H. Focht
J. W. Harmon
A. L Williams
E. E. Shilling
William Findley
John Wynn
Edwin
George Wynn
Wynn
Hunting Season Notes and Local Visits
The report lists many local activities and people. Jeff Bowman moved onto Edward Klicks property Friday while Fred Soli hauls cord wood to Canton for Wade Brothers. John Gephart visited Coshocton county Sunday. William Baker moved household goods to the Allen property in Genoa. Cyrus Decker took a hunting trip to Zoar. Julius and Mrs Young of Canton visited Mr and Mrs Fred Marchand Sunday. John Clark is very ill. Mrs A McHenry went to New York for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Bowman
Edward Klick
Fred Soli
Canton
Wade Brothers
John Gephart
Coshocton
William Baker
Allen
Genoa
Cyrus Decker
Zoar
Julius Young
Fred Marchand
John Clark
A. McHenry
New York
Mrs Lena Filson Dies Instantly in Crossing Tragedy
Cullen Dec 5 Special Mrs Lena Filson 70 a Louisville resident was instantly killed at the South Market street crossing when an eastbound passenger train struck her as gates were down. The shawl obscured her view and the gatetender failed to halt her. She divided time between Louisville and Canton and stayed with the Addams family when in Canton. Witnesses shouted warnings but the train could not stop in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullen
Lena Filson
Louisville
South Market Street
Pennsylvania Tracks
Estate of John Boyd Named in Stark County Probate
The undersigned Elizaurth Boyt is appointed administrator of the estate of John Boyd, late of Stark County Ohio deceased. Dated the Sunday of Deranther 1405.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boyd
Stark County
Ohio
Deranther
Elizaurth Boyt
Breakfast Luncheon or Tea Biscuits With Royal Baking Powder
A short recipe note describes making small hot biscuits before meals. Use Royal Baking Powder for best results. Serve with butter honey marmalade or jam as a light dessert option.
Hunting Season Closed Tuesday in Massillon District
Deputy Game Warden A Dangeleisen declares the hunting season ends Tuesday after confusion over the closing date. He notes few arrests for hunting violations, mostly for trespassing on private lands. sells and other crimes are not reported. Warden may discuss potential changes to state game laws with the general assembly. details remain unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Dangeleisen
Dangeleisen
Osnaburg
Massillon
Soming General Assembly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fairmount Children’s Home
City Savings Bank and Trust Company
Alliance
Southworth
N. A. Frederick
East Liverpool
W. G. Bentley
Salem
J. M. Fife
Jesse Teeters
United States Department of Agriculture
E. Boley
Big Prairie
Shreve
Manson
Boley
Ralph Harrington
William Yost
Otis Stover
G. M
Thomas Wood
Zintzmaster
Ralph L. Oberlin
Z. T. Baltzly
R. B. Crawford, ,Jr
William Stover
Elmer Decker
Lulu Stansbury
March
Magsillon
West Lebanon
Cornell
Reformed Church
Mt. Eaton
Pov
Ohto
Elark County
Adam
Cout of Common Pleas
Alark
Ciy O
Otho
Massailen
Hawver
Erie Street
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