Two Men Shot in Village Barroom Fight Over Slot Wins
In Navarre, December 6, Clement Eckroate was shot in the cheek, Frank Girt bruised, and Charles Bowers battered after a barroom brawl when the bartender refused to reimburse three men costing them their gambling. Landlord Nickerson faces a shooting with intent to kill charge as police seek him. Girt also alleges a shot to his head. Bricks shattered hotel windows during the disturbance. West Brookfield scene reports a separate school dedication ceremony with a new four-room brick building, accepted by the board, with speeches, a flag ceremony, and community thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navarre
Clement Eckroate
Frank Girt
Charles Bowers
Nickerson
Girt Eckroate
Bowers
Massillon
Eckroate
Warwick
Canton
Girt
A.C. Stansbury
West Brookiep
West Brookfield
Converse
Westrockfield
N. E. Moffit
Board of Education
D. A. Levers
JC Prof. Graves
Berry
William Smith
C. M. Smith
Joseph Oberlin
Jacob Wolf
Severn
L. L. Blantz
D. W. Walters
Common Pleas Court
Mansillon
Landlord Nickerson Pleads Not Guilty in Navarre
Landlord Nickerson of the village hotel was arraigned before Mayor Warwick on a charge of shouting at Charles Eckroate and Frank Girt with intent to kill. He pleaded not guilty and posted bond for December 12. Nickerson said he would prove his innocence without waiving the preliminary examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davipity
Neb
Genessee Pure Food Co
the Roy
Linz
Socton
Navarre
Nickerson
Charles Eckroate
Frank Girt
Warwick
Bond
Navarre shooting rumor draws crowds and arrests
Navarre on December 7 reports landlord Nickerson arrested on a charge of shooting with intent to kill with a hearing likely this afternoon. Eckroate Girt and Bowers, said to be wounded, are healing as others may face disorderly conduct charges. The event sparks patrols against nickel slot machines and gambling linked trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckroate
Girt
Bowers
Navarre
Busy News From Pauls and Stanwood Briefs
In Pauls, Mrs Margare Paridon returns from Barberton after two weeks with relatives. Fred Gerity of Alexis West Virginia visits. Michael Sharp arrives from Fredericktown. Laura, Emma Leonard, and Emma Crookston visit Canal Fulton. Joe Brown and Alma Elyria visit. J S Coxey delays sand orders. Laborers work day and night. Hamlin's Wizard Oil Co opens a week in Leonard's hall. Joseph Hoopman leaves brewery after 15 years. John Meiner becomes night engineer. Stanwood reports Arthur Oberlin heads to Pennsylvania for hunting. Mrs O Oberlin returns from Canton. Mine switch work slowed by weather. Rev. Batchley from Heidelberg Seminary visits. Friday singing classes led by Miss Jennie Cully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauls
Hamlin
Wizard Oil Co
Leonard's Hall
Joseph Hoopman
Mr. Hoopman
John Meiner
Stanwood
Stanwoon
Arthur Oberlin
Pennsylvania
O. E. Oberlin
Canton
Batchley
Tiffin
Heidelberg Theological Seminary
Jennie Cully
What Shall We Have for Demert Jell-O Dessert Ad
An old promotional notice suggests Jell-O as a quick two minute dessert prepared with hot water and set to cool. It advertises flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry and lists ten cents at grocers. The page also seeks a Lady Correspondent and endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for stomach trouble with a personal guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demert
Dr. Caldwell
Rider & Snyder
One-Man Power Debate Widens in Perry Township
George C. Leeper, long time Perry Township Board of Education member, advocates abolishing multiple boards and embracing a one-man power system with a single efficient leader. D. M. Kerstetter counters, arguing that many minds speed problem solving and better governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leeper
Keratetter
George C. Leeper
Perry Township
Stark
D. M. Kerstetter
Township Board of Education
Officers Elected in Massillon Lodges and Societies
Numerous Massillon fraternal bodies announced their new officers after Wednesday elections. Vesars, Tasker, and Myers named noble grand and leaders in J O U A M branches. Sippolodge and Massillon K O O F filled key posts. Lincoln council and German Pioneer Society also reported new officers. Catholic Order of Foresters prepared for upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesars
Tasker and
Myers
Mesere
Echworm
Norwood
J. 0
Bagley Council
Order of United American Mechanics
C. W. Lechworm
F. G. Harrison
Clarence Howard
James Jacoby
William Angstadt
C. R. Mills
Thomas Drake
Devis
Inside Sentinel
Mr. Meadline
Outside Sentinel
George Smith
William Griffith
Sippolodge
Order of Oold Fellows
William Tasker
Noble Grand
Frederick Heiser
George Mong
Charles Smith
H. F. Ovhler
B. J. Miller
Edwin Kreiter
Ofscers of
Massillon
Lodge
G. B. Eggert
W. W. Welker
H. W. Elsans
Henry Prime
W. G. Masters
Charles Henderson
W. G. Arnold
The
German Pioneer Society
Tobias Schott
Christian Lucius
H. Voss
C. Schott
F. W. Fischer
J. P. Geis
L. W. Geis
L. Muth
J. Schneider
John Koehler
New Office of Ditches Attracts Many Candidates
The last legislature created a county supervisor of ditches to inspect and supervise county ditches. The post offers a pay of $1.50 per day with no cap on days worked. The article notes there will be numerous applicants for the position.
Canton Tragedy Ends in Self Destruction at Aultman Barn
A Canton man named Charles Swanson, 40, was found hanged in a barn behind the Aultman home on North Market street by his three children. The death appears self-inflicted amid financial troubles and foreclosure actions after several failed ventures. The body was taken to McCreas morgue for burial preparations. Also reported: a boxing night at Schlitz hall with Art Simms defeating Squirrel Finnerty, the Canton workhouse monthly report showing 84 prisoners received and 84 remaining, and marriage permits issued to several couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canxrox
Dean
Charles Swanson
Aultman
North Market Street
Swanson
Ney
McKinley Avenue
Elizabeth Street
Swansea
McCrea
Ed McKean
Cleveland
Simms
Finnerty
Yarger
Reed
Joseph Irving
North Lawrence
Mary Thomas
Sippo
Charles R. Largeon
Cora Weimer
Beach City
Foley's Kidney Cure and Other Remedies Advertised
A collection of testimonials tout Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder trouble with claims of dramatic pain relief and “$1000 worth of good.” Includes endorsements for Dr Thomas' Electric Oil and DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Mentions Rider & Snyder and Clark & Co advertising in Philadelphia and St. Louis areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Thurness
Wills Creek Coal Co
Buffalo
Foley
Rider & Snyder
C.J. Bishop
Agnew. Mich
DeWitt’s
Chas. W. Cupples
W. Tremont Street
Main Street
Wadeworth Battle With Masked Robbers At Steel Plant
Wadeworth citizens confront masked robbers causing a tense scene at the local steel plant. Meanwhile, the government schedules resumption of operations with large orders booked as civil matters in the Boers region. December reports note treasury actions on bond interest and church reforms being debated by Presbyterian committees, with February sessions planned to finalize statements. The Pekin settlement text has reached the state department with assurances of ratification by all powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadeworth
Lorain
Wasaincroy
Associated Press
Secretary of the Treasury
Presbyterian
General Assembly
Pekin
State Department
Robbers at Wadsworth in tense midnight raid
A band of five masked burglars raided Wadsworth Thursday night and fought a citizen mob. Dr Detwiler, awakened at 4 AM, fired on a masked intruder, wounding him. A pitched battle followed, the attackers fled with a wounded comrade. Multiple homes broken into, loot minimal, pursue details unknown.
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Wansworth
Dec
Detwiler
Dr. Detwiler
Carnegie's Plans for Lorain Steel Plant
Lorain December 8 The Associated Press reports persistent rumors that Carnegie is negotiating for the Lorain steel plant. Officials refuse comment as preparations accelerate for a January blast furnace start. Workers idle in shape mills are told to be ready to begin within a week, with orders expected to rise.
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Lorain
Associated Press
Carnegie
Shape
Philippine revenue bill to tax imports and restrict goods
The Philippine commission has drafted a bill fixing duties on imports and exports with a public discussion planned next week. It makes all imports from the United States dutiable and bans adulterated wines false trademarks gambling devices. Separately, fifty two insurgents were captured near San Antonio and San Benito last Wednesday by a detachment of the Thirty seventh regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mawaita
Associated Press
Philippine Commission
United States
San Antonio
San Benito
Thirty-seventh Regiment
Boers Capture Seventeen Thousand Sheep Near Krugersdorp
British detachment near Krugersdorp loses seventeen thousand sheep to Boers in a raid. The capture underscores the strain on supply lines during the campaign and highlights the ongoing border skirmishes in the region.
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Krugersuorp
Lynching in Rom Georgia Leaves Woman Mortally Wounded
An Associated Press report states a Black man was lynched near Rom Georgia this morning after fatally wounding Mrs White, wife of a local farmer. Her condition was reported as critical and expected to deteriorate hourly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rom, Ga
Dee
Associated Press
De Wet Retreats as British Press On De Wet Squeeze
Loxton December 8 Lord Kitchener reports news from General Knox that General De Wet forces failed to take Commassie bridge and have moved northeast abandoning five hundred horses and mine carts. De Wet is pressed on all sides as he attempts to enter Cape Colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxton
Associated Press
Lord Kitchener
General Knox
de Wet
Commassie Bridge
Cape Colony
de- Wet
Chamberlains promises shift Boer government stance
Loxpon December 8. Mr Chamberlain announced in the house of commons that civil government would be granted to the two Boer republics and pledged to limit farm burning and other severe military measures as far as possible. The move undermines the opposition to the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpon
Associated Press
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Funeral notices: John H. Martin longtime mail carrier dies
John H. Martin a Civil Service veteran and patentee of the Daisy mail wagon died at 43 after paralysis. He served since 1892 and recently took a year leave due to ill health. Survived by father Orlando C. Martin and sister Bertha. cannons relief by R H Gow delivering routes. The United States Mail Wagon Company will continue operations in Canton. Lokale notes on his early life and community service.
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United States Mail Wagon Company
Civil Service
John H. Martin
Orlando C. Martin
Park Street
Martin
Canton
Navarre
Massillon
William B. Martin
Bertha Martin
Russell & Co
Sons of Veterans
Knights of Pythias
Bankers’ Life Insurance Association
W.B. Martin
R. H.gow
Deputy fined for hunting without permit in Tuscarawas
Deputy Game Warden Dangeleisen pleaded guilty to hunting on another’s land without a permit in Tuscarawas township. He was fined 15 dollars and costs, total 26.15. The fine may be returned by the county treasurer within 30 days. Co-defendants Frieg and Weber faced charges. Frieg pleaded guilty and was fined 5 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dangeleisen
Squire Weiler
Tuscarawas Township
Squire Wetler
Jabez Puzley
Martin Weber
John Frieg
Dangeleizen
Aquire Sibila
John Sovereign
Frieg
Graham
Sibila
Tuscarawas
Friee
Sovereign
Weber
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Navarre Hotel
C. Eckroate
Village Sports
O. Bowers
Girl
Brookfild'’S New School
Nearby Town News
G.C. Leeper
JDD Fellows New Corps
Dr. Thomas
Monarch
Clark & Co
4Th and Locust Sts
Phila
Wadsworth
Lorain Steel Plant
Philippines
Kitchener
Abisence
Niewera
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