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Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1905

Page

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Canton Hosts Mergers In Stark And Tuscarawas Counties

Canton records a consolidation of major breweries including Canton Brewing, Stark Brewing, Schuster of Massillon, Bernhardt of Canal Dover, and Siebold of New Philadelphia. The $2,000,000 capital merger aims to cut saloon competition and elevate the liquor market while keeping all plants in operation under one management with offices in Canton. Local docket items follow with court motions and cases scheduled in Room No. 2 through Friday.

Canton Stark and Tuscarawas Counties Canton Brewing Company Stark Brewing Company Schuster Brewing Company Massillon Bernhardt Brewing Company Canal Dover Siebold Brewing Company New Philadelphia William Diehl Cleveland Combine

Court Assignments In Common Pleas In Canton

Canton February 17 Judge Harter presiding in room 1 handles divorce and nonjury cases while Judge Ambler in room 2 tries jury cases next week Washington's birthday is a court holiday. Monday February 20 motions Ringer v Ringer et al Dowty v Dowty Dowdell v Dowdell Lehman v Lehman Kinzer v Kinzer Tuesday Krug v Kepg Runyan v

Canton Judge Harter Judge Ambler Harter Ambler Washington Ringer

Death of Lydia Marsh Prominent Baptist Church Member

Lydia Marsh aged 85 died Saturday at 10 30 am at her daughter Jennie Lester’s home 102 North Street Massillon. A charter Baptist member she helped burn the church mortgage when debt was paid two years ago. Funeral Monday at 1 pm from the Lester residence with Rev O E Hall officiating. Interment in Westlawn Cemetery Canton follows.

Lydia Marsh Jennie M. Lester North Street Massillon Church Stonington

Horses Suffocate in Stable Fire at The McKinley Hotel

Canton reports a fire on South Coach street damaged a stable owned by C. C. Horton near the Central fire department. Two driving horses died from smoke and heat despite the rear race horses being saved. Electric-wire fault blamed. Horton had refused an $800 offer for the team. Insurance noted. Wanted column ads, pay.

Canton C. C. Horton McKinley Hotel South Coach Street Eighth Ninth Streets Central Fire Department Horton Lod Williams McKinley

Masquerade Night at State Hospital Draws Vast Attendance

A grand masquerade ball at William McKinley hall in the state hospital drew over 250 guests from near and far. The event featured a mock European high court wedding, a cake walk won by Miss Mildred Buck and John Shimp plus Mr and Mrs Samuel Buckhardt, and honors for costumes. Masters of ceremony included George H. Weirs as high priest and Dr. Brown with Miss Buckhardt as prince and princess.

William McKinley Hall State Hospital Mos Hospital Mildred Buck John Shimp Charles Dalrymple Mont Calvin William Reed Chauncey Lohr H. L. Peugh James Taplin William Geyger Albert Yeoman Royal Palace Mary Clark Verne Sager H. V. Maurer William Weise Columbia R. C. Bronson Bertha Gallatin America Charles O’malley George Miler Eyman Russell Catherine Mt. Vernon J. E. Russell

Sergius Found Guilty and Executed in Moscow

New York reports the Grand Duke Sergius was executed for a December 19 1904 crime in Moscow. Dr Charles Rayevsky, American representative of the Russian Socialist revolutionary party, confirms the execution and notes the militant wing operates with hundreds of members ready to risk their lives to carry out party commands.

New York Sergiua Charles Rayevsky Russian Socialist Revolutionary Party Moscow Sergius Rayevasky

Bold Highwaymen Snatch Diamond Brooch In Bronx Ambush

Highwaymen in the Bronx seized a five thousand dollar diamond brooch from Mrs. John W. Cornish early today and fired two shots at her husband. They fled after an exchange of gunfire with a policeman.

New York Bronx John W. Cornish

Inauguration Preparations Power Washington Ceremonies

Preparations in Washington for the March inauguration involve countless volunteers and committees, led by General John M. Wilson. Sub committees arrange lodging, policing, illumination, fireworks, music, and guest comfort, funded by District of Columbia citizens rather than federal funds.

Washington United States George B. Cortelyou National Republican Committee John M. Wilson Wilson Roosevelt Congress Senate Washington Monument Capitol Committee On Committee On Music District of Columbia Capitol City

Obituary of John Garrett of Carroll County

John Garrett aged 87 of a Palarmo farm, Carroll County, died Friday evening. He was father of Attorney John Owen Garrett and brother to Eli Garrett. Surviving brothers are Andrew and William Garrett. surviving sons are John, William, and Thomas Garrett. John C. Garrett and wife left for Palarmo to attend the funeral on Sunday.

John Garrett Palarmo Carroll County John Owen Garrett Eli Garrett Andrew Garrett William Garrett Bolivar Thomas Garrett John C. Garrett

Train Stalled on Erie in Heavy Snow near Eden Center

Jamestown New York February 18 The Chicago express on the Erie railroad has been stalled in immense snowdrifts near Eden Center since yesterday. Four locomotives are unable to move the train and several hundred men are working to clear the tracks.

Jamestown N. Y Chicago Express Erie Eden Center

Postmaster Koons Warns Carriers On Stamps and Money Rules

Massillon postmaster strict on postal law. carriers must accept only stamped letters and must not collect money for postage. Dropping money into mail boxes is prohibited, causing delays and potential loss of funds. Koons urges public to observe section 759 of the postal laws of 1902 and to use stamps or have carriers deliver stamps on next trip.

Post Office Department Massillon Koons Louis A. Koons

Jury Acquits Bus Driver After Nation Incident in Medicine Lodge

Carrie Nation returned to Medicine Lodge Kansas where a dispute on a depot bus led to her being pushed into a snow pile by driver Bill Horn. Conductor Knight summoned help as Nation cried for rescue and Horn faced arrest. the jury found Horn not guilty.

Medicine Lodge Kan Carrie Nation Bill Horn Bill Knight

Peace Talks Possible After Grand Duke Assassination

The St. Petersburg council of the empire meets to review the assassination of Grand Duke Sergius. Diplomats expect the tragedy may lead to a government peace agreement as influential voices push for settlement.

St. Petersburg Council of the Empire Sergius

Willis Alexander and Alfred Upham Held in Canton Jail

Canton February 18 Willis Alexander and Alfred Upham two soldiers from Westlawn barracks are jailed on a highway robbery charge involving Louis F Schmidt a patent medicine vendor. Bonds set at 600 each. prelim hearing Saturday leads Mayor Smith to keep them in jail until next grand jury meeting. Prosecutor Hughes led state case. Attorney James J Grant defended. A J Clementz of Massillon sues Joseph Forsythe et al for 122 70 alleged on account for work on a McCullough Heights Massillon dwelling. W S Spidle represents plaintiff. Funeral services for John C Ruse Wheeling and Lake Erie engineer killed near Massillon set for Sunday with rites at residence 1 30 and First M E Church 2 led by Rev O W Holmes D D. burial at Westlawn cemetery.

Canton Willis Alexander Alfred Upham Westlawn Barracks Louis F. Schmidt Fort Wayne Mich Smith Hughes James J. Grant A. J Clementz Massillon Common Pleas Court Joseph Forsythe Tere Maerial McCullough Heights Masilun M. E Jkev. O. W. Holmes D. D Westlawn Cemetery

Six Miners Killed in Lytle Colliery Disaster

Pottsville Pennsylvania February 1 Six miners died and fourteen were injured when a rock fall buried workers as they were lowered into the Lytle colliery. Four of the injured were seriously hurt and most others were able to walk from the slope.

Pottsville Lytle

A Story Denied

The foreign office denies reports that Japan has officially informed Russia of terms of peace she would accept. The denial emphasizes no formal message has been received or recorded by the government.

Tohio Foreign Office Russia

Defective Flues Cited In Ohio Fire Losses

State Fire Marshal H T Davis links 6 850 000 direct annual fire losses to flue faults raising state production by 15 percent. He notes 729 fires last year from chimneys and stovepipes could have been prevented by inspections, with half a million dollars saved if habits changed.

H. T. Davis Ohio

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