Deaths and funeral notices from Massillon area
Obituary notices report Sebastian A. Fritz age 61 dying after apoplexy. Services at St Mary’s church. Also Thomas Maloney aged 88 at state hospital. D Leighley 62 at Smoketown. Mrs Tina Kitchen dies at 122 South Erie street after paralysis and brain concession. Funeral details follow for Fritz and Kitchen families with church services and dates in Massillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Lewihley
Navarre
D. Leighley
Smoketown
P. . Weaver
Tina Kitche
Tina Kitchen
Daniel Kitchen
Kitchen
South
Erie Street
Kitelon
J. I. Wilson
M. E. Church
Electric railway gap to be closed linking Canal Dover to Cleveland
Promoters led by W A Garver claim to have secured rights of way and franchises from Canal Dover to Massillon and Barberton to Cleveland. Construction funds are located and the line is expected to reach a valuable district within a year, enabling electric car travel from Uhrichsville to Cleveland. Also mention of One Minute Cough Cure from Rider Snyder and C W Cupples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Garver
Canal Dover
Massillon
Garver
Uhrichsville
Cleveland
Barberton
Akron
Rider & Snyder
C. W. Cupples
W. Tremont
Masonic Picnic Slated at Meyers Lake August 15
The Stark county Masons logistic committee led by William Yost Z T Baltaly and C A Rudy met in Canton to plan the annual Masonic picnic at Meyers Lake on August 15. All Masons and families in Stark county are invited. A Massillon Canton Mason baseball game is a featured highlight with grand lodge officers expected to attend and speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Yost
Z. T. Baltaly
C. A Rudy
Brewery Workers Clash Over Assembly Authority in Finlay Affair
The Massillon Trades and Labor Assembly met with little business to transact as delegates discussed whether the assembly overstepped its power in the Finlay Brewing Company dispute involving F A Vogt and the United Brewery Workers. The issue may rest with the union’s executive committee after a recent conference, while Gustave Pahlau claimed public opinion misreads the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly
Trades and Labor Assembly
F. A. Vout
Finlay Brewing Company
Massillon
United Brewery Workers
Finlay Company
Vogt
United Brewery Workers’ Executive Committee
Zorn
Gustave Pahlau
Vort
John Jerking
Girard
Fed Federal Labor Union
Cigarmakers’ Association
Canton Court Notes Castros and Transfers Mark Week
In Canton Court Notes dated July 12, inventory and appraisement filed in the estate of Susan Kachler with assignment by Princess Plow Company and bond for Homer W. Briggle approved. Democrats Publishing Company assignment citation to file final account issued. Sophia Royer seeks divorce from John Royer citing cruelty and non support. Real estate transfers include Fred Solsberg to Harry Hollinger 85 100 acres Bethlehem Twp for 240 dollars. Henry Scholder to John Kohlmeier 16 acres Jackson Twp for 878 dollars. Andrew Bamberger to Albertine Mandabach Lot 572 Massillon fourth ward for 800. Daniel Bischoff Jr to Augusta Hertemann Lot 144 Massillon second ward for 3300. Peter A Welker to William J and W Jones Lot 2530 Massillon first ward for 900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castros
Susan Kachler
Princess Plow Company
Homer W. Briggle
Democrat Publishing Company
Sophia Royer
W. C. Wernts
John Royer
Massillon
Peter A. Welker
William J
VY. Jones
Injunction Granted in Canton Water Use Case
Judge Taylor granted Sebrock Brothers a temporary injunction restraining Canton water works from using water from West Nimishillen creek except in case of fire pending final hearing. The message notes counterfeit management and urges DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as genuine.
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Canton
Taylor
Sebrock Brothers
Nimishillen Creek
Mine collapse kills man and injures other near Massillon
At Massillon Mining Company's new mine on the Reindehl farm three miles west of Massillon a rock fell trapping two men. Christian Held died instantly while Howard Bullach survived with serious injuries. The rock weighed on their heads for minutes before aid arrived. Bullach credited his narrow escape to a slight head size difference and rock taper. Funeral services for Held will be held at the West Brookfield Methodist church. The coroner may view the body. J K English is mine superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Held
Howard Bullach
Massillon Mining Company
Reindehl
Massillon
Held
West Brookfiel
Bullach
George H. Bullach
West Main Street
Jacob Brandt
Geo. Bullach
George Bullach
Brandt
Protected Home Circle
Hite Insurance
H. M. Minnick
West Brookfield
J. K. English
Foreclosure Suit Involves W. L. E Coal Co
A Columbus dispatch reports Merchandale Trust Company of New York filed suit in federal court to foreclose a mortgage for 846 000 on Wheeling Like Ep and Pittsburg Coal Company and its receivers. It seeks a restraining order on stock disposal and highlights planned reorganizations amid minority bondholder opposition and sensational testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colmbus
Mercandole Trust Company
New York
United Courts
Wheeling
Ep & Pittsbnurg Coal Company
Herrick and Blickensderfer
Boards for Cross Roads Signs Erected by Township
Trustees order sign boards at all cross roads to guide travelers. The first board was placed at Wooster and Millersburg roads by L. P. Stusser. It lists towns within 60 miles and distances, with total project cost not exceeding 50 dollars, despite initial estimates of 300 dollars.
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Wooster
Millersburg
L. P. Stusser
Slasser
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Chronic Bronchial Trouble
Charles KE Davis of Chicago says he suffered with bronchial trouble for years and tried many medicines without relief until Foley's Honey and Tar cured him. Take no substitute. Rider and Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. KE. Davis
Lozl
Congress St
Chicago
Foley
Rider & Snyder
Hemperly and Howells Form New Law Partnership
W. E. N. Hemperly and George A. Howells announce the formation of a new law partnership to practice as Hemperly & Howells. The firm will have an office above 14 South Erie Street. Hemperly has four years of local practice, while Howells recently graduated from Ohio State University law.
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W.E. N. Hemperly
George A. Howells
Hemperly & Howells
South
Erie Street
Hemperly
Mr. Howells
Ohio State University
Fierce Storm Strikes City Tower Hits Church Roof
A lightning bolt dislodged a 6 by 1 foot stone from the St. Joseph church tower at East and South streets, sending it through the roof and into the cellar. Fire and wind caused extensive damage including burned wires, broken trees, and a ruined judges stand. Insurance covers the church loss of $1,000 with other damages totaling several hundred dollars.
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St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Pennsylvania Railway
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Companies
Massillonians
Beatty
East Main Street
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Cleveland
Arrain & Wheeling Railways
Warwick
Wissmar
Budd
Blank
Central Union Telephone Company
Meinhart Firm Wins West Main Building Contract
John Meinhart and Son awarded the contract to erect Philip Sonnhalter’s new three story brick and stone building on West Main Street. The 40 by 100 foot structure will be brick and stone and work will begin next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Meinhart & Son
Philip Sonnhalter
West Main Street
Lieding Leaves Again for Germany in Company with Cousin
August Lieding of the northern area abruptly left home last week sending a letter from Pt. Wayne claiming imminent departure for Germany with a cousin. He has previously left for long periods but always returned home once funds ran out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Lieding
Wayne
Germany
bin Lieding
Massillon State Hospital Gathers Board and Enjoys Friday Dance
The Massillon state hospital board met in the administration building with Copeland Russell and Zerbe present. They approved payrolls and discussed the soap factory run by Charles McCreary, noting substantial savings. The Friday dances resumed after weather and scheduling considerations, while Mrs. Elizabeth B. Perry left for Cleveland to join the Newbury institution. Miss Leah Richards vacations in Navarre and staff duties resumed after breaks for Eugene James and Winfield Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoar
Board of Trustees
Elizabeth B. Perry
Cleveland
Newbury
Eugene James
Winfield Scott
Mr. James
Geauga County
Mr. Scott
New Time Schedule for W&LE Lines and Zanesville Service
The Wabash and Lake Erie railway announces a new timetable No. 74 effective 12:01 Sunday July 15. Changes include a revised Toledo departure pattern with Cherry Street depot, and a new passenger and freight service to Zanesville via the Coshocton branch. The schedule aims to improve access to Zanesville, reducing travel time from Massillon or Canton, while noting limited crew gains at Adams mine switch.
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Independent
Massillon
Toledo
Cherry Street
Union Depot
W. & L. E. Railway
Zanesville
Coshocton
Cleveland
Zaanesville
Ohio
Canton
Wol. BE
Zunesville
W. & LE. Railway Company
Adams
Li Hung Chang Heads to Pekin Amid Canton Tensions
Li Hung Chang received an urgent telegraph summons to Pekin and will depart immediately. The move heightens fears of unrest in Canton, where quiet has depended on his stringent governing measures.
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Howarons
Associated Press
Li Hung Chang
Pekin
Canton
Boiled to death of minister De Giers and wife shock Europeans
A St. Petersburg cablegram via The Record reports Admiral Alexieff's dispatch on the assassination of Minister De Giers. The minister was dragged through the streets beaten tortured and boiled alive in a caldron. Madame De Giers and legation officials faced brutal torture before death. De Giers bodyguard fought back killing many rioters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cureauo
St. Petersburg
Alexieff
Minister de Giers
Madame de Giers
Legation
M. de Diers
Extermination fears rise as Shanghai reports fuel credit
Washington receives Cable from Consul General Goodnow warning of widespread danger to foreign ministers and their families. Officials weigh if panic reports from Shanghai reflect a real threat. The department relies on Goodnow's judgment amid rumors of possible events in Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Associated Press
Goodnow
State Department
Shanghai
Olite Department
Senator Gear Dies in Iowa at Home
United States Senator Gear of Iowa died at an early hour this morning at his home in Washington. The death was reported by Associated Press and comes after his long political career in the Senate. The exact time of death and funeral arrangements were not immediately announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasinggros
Associated Press
United States
Gear
Iowa
Famine relief gifts from Richville pupils noted
The second and third grade students at Richville Avenue School saved money for famine aid in India. Miss Nan E Wiseman sent four dollars from their gift and received heartfelt thanks from A B Leowaitp of Davin City Nebraska. An endorsement for Grain-O and a tip about Dr Thomas Electric Oil are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan Br. Wiseman
Richville Avenue
India
Miss Wiseman
Missionary Society
M. E. Church
New York
Fifty Ave
Nan E. Wiseman
Massillon
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S. Fritz
St. Mary's Church
Sebastian A. Fritz
Fritz
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Catherine Fritz
Louis Frits
John Fritz
Warren Richards
Plum and
Mill Streets
Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
Ohio Independent Battery
Massillon Fire Department
Thomas Maloney
State Hospital
Maloney
Meyer's Lake
Canton Court Notes
DeWitt
DeWitt's
Dean
Brookfield
H. Bullach
W.&l. E. Coal Company
Anew Law Firm
W. E. N. Hemperly and
G. A. Howells
Sonnhalter
Monthly Meeting of Trustees
Charles McCreary
Jaundey
Eymay
cCreary
Cleveland Hospital
The
Land
Leah Richards
Attendants” Corps
China
the Independent
Senator Gear
Richville Avenue School
Davin City
Neb
Genessee Pure Food Co
le Roy
N. Y
Lillte
Dr. Thomas
Monarch
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