Return of Kefower family sparks townsfolk reunion
The Kefow ers Paw Maw and Baby return to Akron street after a perilous year seeking a fountain of youth. They recount a thousand mile journey by foot from Rockwood to Cincinnati and Newcomerstown facing hunger cold and misfortune while recalling the fate of Mrs Kefower s red wedding dress and a gun trade gone awry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron Street
Lawrence Kefower
Philadelphia
Stark County
Massilloniais
Jacob Axxe
Cincinnati
Monterey
Tenu
Rockwood
Son Frank
Frank
New Philadelphia
Newcomerstown
Penn
Kefower
Tennessee
A Little Known Fact About Kidney Health
An old advertisement states that most serious diseases start from kidney disorders and claims Foley's Kidney Cure can restore kidney health. Rider & Snyder guarantee a cure, urging readers to seek treatment for kidney issues.
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Foley
Rider & Snyder
County Tax Collections Top Million For First Time
County Treasurer Smith announced that this year’s tax collections will exceed one million dollars, the greatest in the county’s history. He cited December’s $550,000 alone and noted rising real estate valuations and greater funds in the county, with six months’ collections likely to match or surpass prior totals.
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Smith
County Seat News Report on County Expenditures and Damages
Canton July 6 report by county examiners details objections to several expenditures including 797.91 for a detective and stenographer and chaplain costs. questions indexing costs over six cents per hundred words and contract validity. Diamond Portland Cement sues for 11339.25 over late delivery of eight tube mills. Also notes bar picnic, rail line survey at Canton Alliance street, and probate actions including I Perskey distributive account and Ann Cooney estate.
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Diamond Portland Cement Company
Canton
John Frease
John C
McCarty
Morrison
R. S
Joseph Reed
Pomerene
Massillon
Middlebranch
Jon Keim
A. Bonnet Manufacturing Company
Louisville
McCarty, Crane & McDowell
Court House
Congress Lake
Stark County
O. E. Young
F. L. Baldwin
R. H. Day
Magsillon
Voroner Schuffelle
West Tuscarawas Street
R. R. Jacobs
Waynesburg
Canton Alliance Street Railway
Alliance
I. Perskey & Company
North Lawrence
Ann Cooney
Would Have Cost Him His Life
A Kentucky reader reports a lifelong kidney ailment cured by Foley's Kidney Cure. Oscar Bowman of Lebanon credits the remedy with a permanent recovery and urges others with kidney trouble to try it. Rider and Snyder advertise the product.
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Foley
Oscar Bowman
Lebanon
Rider & Snyder
Bash Case Sparks Beach City Controversy
Beach City on July 6 reports Mrs. Bash has been unconscious most of three days after a disturbing incident at the Bash home. Neighbors variously claim assault or fear. Mayor Shetler delays arrest unless a formal complaint is filed, suggesting Sheriff duty and possible charges if Mrs. Bash dies. Continued neighborhood unease and unanswered questions persist.
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Beach City
Harvey Bash
Bash
Bush
PINN
Pix
Wilburt Shilling
Mrs. Shilling
Henry Snyder
Michigan
Robert Guy
Alliance
Mr. Girts
Canton
George R. Snavely
Reuben Brinker
Gave Up All Hope. Louis Prickett of Danville Ills.
Louis Prickett of 509 Bryan Ave Danville Illinois describes years of asthma and failed remedies before Foley's Honey and Tar provided immediate relief. He notes it stopped coughing spells and allowed easier breathing as the only medicine giving him relief. Rider & Snyder.
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Louis Prickett
Bryan Ave
Danville
Ill
Foley
Rider & Snyder
Committee Returns with Attractions for Massillon Fair
The Massillon Street Fair Association delegates W A Pietzcker H C Diebhenn A J Richeimer and G C Haverstack returned from Columbus street fair and opened negotiations for Paul E La Ponte's troupe of Japanese performers and a live-snake eater act plus Hagenbach animal show management.
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W. A. Pietzcker
H.C. Diebhenn
A. J. Richeimer
G. C. Haverstack
Paul E. la Ponte
Barn Struck by Lightning. Major Farm Loss south of Beach City
A barn on Mrs Allman s farm south of Beach City was struck by lightning at 4 PM Friday and burned to ashes. Losses total about 1800 dollars with 1000 on the barn and 800 on contents mainly wheat hay and oats. Tenant William Oblitzell sustains 300 to 400 dollars in losses. he had no insurance. Mr Allman s loss is insured. No livestock perished and most farming implements were saved.
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C. B. Allman
Allman & Putman
Beach City
William Oblitzell
Allman
Oblitzell
Horse and Buggy Stolen by Discharged State Hospital Guard
A. Keller, a Clay street liveryman, reported the theft of a horse and buggy by Frank Story, recently discharged from the state hospital. Story drove westward Wednesday with two valises, claimed a Richville trip, used the names Smith and Hobson, and has a questionable reputation. Keller alerted police and circulated descriptions to nearby towns.
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A. Keller
Clay Street
Frank Story
Story
State Hospital
Mr. Keller
Richville
Keller
Smith and Hobson
Shriver
Horse and Buggy Returned to A Keller Saturday
A. Keller’s property including a horse and buggy hired by Frank Story from Clay Street livery was found at Canal Fulton today. The horse and buggy had been left at a livery stable for several days. Story claimed to be a hospital guard, but he actually worked on the state hospital farm and was discharged recently.
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A. Keller
Frank Story
Clay Street
Canal Fulton
Story
Mr. Keller
State Hospital
Frank Hardgrove
Hardgrove
McCullough
Board of Health
Damage suit filed by county official for injuries on train
County Commissioner J A Wheeler sues M T Elerrick and Robert Blickensderfer as receivers of the W and L E Railway and the W and L BE Railroad Company for 10000 dollars. He alleges a trainman shut a door on his hand at Monroeville on April 1 1599, bruising a finger and causing blood poisoning that required amputation.
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J. A. Wheeler
Andrew Bros
M.T. Elerrick
Robert Blickensderfer
W.&l. E. Railway Company
W. & L. BE. Railroad Company
Mr. Wheeler
Norwalk
Ghigage Junction
Monroeville
Wheeler
Building and board disputes in Tuscarawas township
The Independent reports ongoing conflict over township education finances and duties. Clerk Klingersmith seeks annual reports from Perry township, while sub districts 4 and 5 face dissolution and potential new Perry township facilities. Frank Hardgrove returns amid allegations of depositing filth, facing court action. Excavation for a new Jackson township brick schoolhouse with a single room begins, contract awarded to John Ellis of Massillon.
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Independent
Tuscarawas
Perry
Bethlehem
Sugarcreek
Perry Township
Jackson Township
Fie
John Ellis
Massillon
Wells Fargo to Keep Massillon Office Despite Line Loss
E A Stedman of Wells Fargo Express says Massillon office will continue, despite losing the W and L E railway. Arrangements with the Pennsylvania Company will move business onto its lines. Erie rights exist via Mansfield connections, with offices remaining at Toledo Fremont Clyde Lodi Creston Massillon Steubenville and Wheeling.
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E. A. Stedman
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Massillon
W. & L. E Railway
Pennsylvania Company
Erie Railway
Pennsylvania
Mansfield
Toledo
Fremont
Clyde
Lodi
Creston
Steubenville
Wheeling
Engineer Killed At Little Beaver Station
James Brant an older Pennsylvania engineer died after being struck by a heavy protruding water pipe on his engine at the Little Beaver water station Thursday evening He was knocked to the ground and died at Beaver Falls hospital this morning with fatal head injuries sustained in the incident Local authorities are reporting the cause as accidental.
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James Brant
Pennsylvania
Little Beaver Water Station
Beaver Falls
Massillon Liederkranz Gifts Weik After Picnic
The Massillon Liederkranz Singing Society donated twenty dollars of Fourth of July picnic proceeds to Joseph Weik, a member who recently lost a limb in an accident. The note mentions relief from years of suffering and promotes several patent medicines with generic testimonials and warning about counterfeits.
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Massillon Liederkranz Singing Society
Joseph Weik
Mr. Weik
The
Liederkranz
Canton's July 3 Notes on Budgets and Bicycles
Auditor Reed issued checks to Jackson township 252.45 Tuscarawas 339.68 Nimishi len 85 and Canton 261.43 to satisfy Dow law allocations to poor funds amid a 1598 apportionment. A new bicycle ordinance sparks rider complaints as council weighs amendments. Judge Taylor travels from Carrollton to hear cases. Sheriff sales include Frederick Von Kane No. 3 Franci and Willaman farm near New Berlin. Estate matters involve Clara A. Shilling and True Bros. Stark Electric Railway needs a new franchise before work to Alliance. Canton hosts Zanesville for ball at Mahatley park. Gentlemen's Driving Club meets at the fairgrounds with Queen Esther, Izza, Sleepy George placing in events.
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Canton
Reed
Jackson Township
Tuscarawas
Nimishilen
Canton Township
True Bros
Massillon
Stark Electric Railway Company
Here
Alliance
Zanesville
Mahatley Park
Canton Gentlemen's
Fair Grounds
Queen Esther
Izza
Sleepy George
Bravery
State street school curb work debated by board of education
The board resists being blocked by council delays and favors curbing and guttering on State street for the new school house while alley improvements on the west side are postponed. The plan envisions a brick eight room building, with priority on State street improvements.
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Board of Education
State Street
Atto
Fay Street
Richville Avenue
Jacoby
Cabot
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East Greenville
Ralph Sutton
T. J. Mossop
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George Harig
W. A. Clark
Turkeyfoot Lake
Sam Hill
Crystal Springs
Ounstan Sprine
Roy
Conrad
Frank Meiner
Norm Lawrence
Schucker’s Grove
Fulton
Greenville
Lawrence
Messrs. Mack
Jones
Columbus
Harry Kaufman
Katie Kaufman
Akron
Cleveland
Dixmont
James Dixon
East Palestine
Herbert Venables
Tuscarawas Board
Erry
Jackson
Wells-Fargo Company
Little Beaver
Dean
Thomas Rhoades
Centerfield
DeWitt
Thomas
School Board Matters
Mrs. Bash
Peter Cabot
Klondike
Tacoma
Associated Press
L. C. Wilcoxson
Chicago
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