Republic Iron and Steel ties to Corns firm amid talks of merger
J C Adams reports from Massillon that Republic Iron and Steel, incorporated at Trenton with 55 million capital, may absorb Corns Iron and Steel. negotiations continue. Adams plans to leave Massillon for Buffalo and will not join the Republic. Corns remains in New York. no authoritative statement yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Adams
Massillon
J. C. Adams
New York
J. C. Corns
Corns Iron and Steel Company
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Trenton
N. J
Republic
Adams
Republic Company
Buffalo
N.Y
J.C. Corns
John Zinsmier Case Seeks Bethlehem Township Land Title
A common pleas court case titled John Zinsmier against the unknown heirs of David Barnhisel seeks legal title to 127 acres of land in Bethlehem township. The surrounding report notes concerns over infectious disease along a river its tributaries and efforts to locate the source of the tainted water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zinsmier
David Barnhisel
Common Pleas
Bethlehem Township
Grand Jury Reports Indictments and Jail Critique
Canton May 6 The grand jury for Stark County May term 1899 reports five days of sessions, examined eighty three witnesses in twenty two cases, returned fifteen indictments and ignored seven. It recommends stricter jail cleanliness and notes lighting and repair issues. Indictments include Paige Murray Murray Lothamer Norton Kester and Jordan. Sheriff Zaiser criticizes jail condition and plans remodeling with more windows and steel bars. The week’s civil docket lists thirty six equity cases across two courtrooms May 8 to May 12 with multiple plaintiffs and defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Thomas I. McCarty
Common Pleas Court
Stark County
Ohio
Court of Common Pleas
Isaac M. Taccart
Albert Paige
Maggie Jordan
Greenville
Charles Murray
James Norton
Beach City
Philip Lothamer
William Kester
Osnaburg
Zaiser
McCarty
Putman
Hershey
Mkerstetter
Umbenbour
Boron
Farmers Bank
Hicher
Mounts
Mounta
Hemperly
Pocock
Schaufele
Zutavern
Shuts
Hudout
Konneat
Miller
Casteel
Piero
Canton Buggy and Gear Co
Langenbaugh
Cycle Mfg. Co
Henderson
Canton Saw Co
Root & McBride Co
Kkataenstein
Kkataenstein Et al. ‘ Friday, May 12.—Geo. D. Harterbank Vs. Piero
Heaton. Jones
Sarbach
Judge Smith
Bowman
Saloon to Open in Band Box Building by Wooley and Johnson
Messrs Wooley and Johnson of North Lawrence have leased the Band Box building and will shortly open a saloon there. Now in the time to subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Wooley and Johnson
North Lawrence
Death notices and obituaries from Tuscarawas area
Mrs Martha Ellen Bullock of 407 West Main street died suddenly of heart paralysis at 9:10 pm after retiring. She left four children and was 40, wife of George Bullock, daughter of Mrs William Wilson of Clinton. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm. Also noted are the deaths of Mrs William Gallon Callon and Louis S Buttermore, with funeral details and church announcements, plus Scio College commencement updates and a resolution of respect from Tuscarawas Tribe No. 150 for Brother Shatlert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Callon
F.D. Johnston
Martha Ellen Bullock
George Bullock
West Main Street
Dr. Smith
Bullock
William Wilson
Clinton
North Hill Street
Brighton
William Gallon
Reward Offered for Dynamiters Conviction by Ohio Warden
State fish and game warden Charles Rettinger of Athens said in Massillon that Deputy Warden Dangeleisen may pay 25 dollars for tips leading to the arrest and conviction of those who dynamited the river. Both river banks show dead fish, mostly suckers, with bass and other game fish selectively removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rettinger
Athens
Last Rites for Mrs Waltz and Local Funeral Notices
Funeral services for Mrs Bertha Hallock were held at her parents home in Richville avenue, with Rev. J. Wilson officiating. Michael Steelsmith and Valentine Shearer interments followed in Massillon cemetery, with relatives from nearby cities attending. Mrs Eliza Smith and Mrs John Waltz had services at their residences or St Marys church, with pallbearers named and society members attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Hallock
George W. Merwin
Richville Avenue
J. Wilson
M. E. Church
J. K. Merwin
Charles O. Merwin
E. G. Willison
Frank Willison
W. B. Humberger
Howard Garrigues
Massillon
A. E. Hallock
Denver
Col
Michael Steelsmith
Navarine
Akron
Eli Shetler
James Ailman
David Ricksecker
L. B. Yant
Peter Gnau
D. J. Wolf
Valentine Shearer
Eliza Smith
Smith
Erie Street
J. I. Wilson
H.F Rider
Harvey Everhard
Harvey ‘Smith
Charles E. Jarvis
Mr. Doll
J. F P. Myers
John Waltz
St. Mary’s Church
Peter Wilhelm
Henry Vogt
George Ess
M. Shaidnagle
George McGrath
M. Neininger
H. V. Kaempker
Republican county central committee sets May primary and convention dates
Castox May 6 The Republican county central committee met with Chairman Allen Carnes presiding. It was decided the primary would be held May 20 with polls 1 to 7 30 p m except Canton 12 to 6 oa m The nominating books open May 8 and stay open until noon the following Saturday. Candidates for central committeemen and county convention delegates must file with the precinct committeeman. Stark county gets twenty delegates to the state convention Canton city township seven Massillon Perry township three Alliance and Lexington township three. The remaining seven chosen by small towns and other townships. County convention set for Saturday May 27 to select state convention delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castox
Republican County Central Committee
Allen Carnes
Messrs
Manoweiler
Ellis
Jacoby
Slusser
Davis
Krisher
Shauf
Massillon
Canton
Stark County
Perry Township
Alliance
Lexington Township
Moles Writes Home From Altoona Hospital
Winfield Moles, in an Altoona hospital with wounds from a recent highwayman attack, writes to his brother N. E. Moles at 220 Front Street. He reports a broken jaw on both sides, a broken upper right jaw, a split right ear, and a bad condition overall, stating he is no better than on arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfeld Moles
Altoona
N. E. Moles
Front Street
Browne's Travels Through the Western Frontiers 1898
A correspondent recounts a westward journey begun July 6, 1898 from Ruskin Tennessee to Pine Bluff Murray Paducah and St Louis. He describes counties, towns, and crowds met along the way, notes on farms and laboring people, encounters with Indians and cattlemen, and travels through Oklahoma and Indian Territory toward Colorado. The letter blends travelogue, political observations, and personal hardship during storms and blizzards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
The
Invevesnent
Ruskin
Teeno
Tennessee River
Pine Blués
Wilds
Boones, Crocketts and
Kentons
Pine Bluff
Cegro
Hamlin
Nurray
Benton
Paducah
Ovra
Washington
Metropolis
St. Louis
Ana Murphsborro
Pinckneyville
du Quoin
Preeburg
Belleville
Electric Park
Mass
Eads
Broadway
City Hall
Missouri River
St. Charles
Philippines
Montgomery City
Montgomery County
Mississippi River
C. F. Couley
Ruskin Colony
Jefferson City
Mr. Conley
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Republic Company
Dominick Tyler
Central Savings Bank
Alvin T. Krrchbaum
Lucy E. Shamp
Justus
Edward L. Shamp
Louisa Grant
Malvern Clay and Tile Company
Board of Trade
Reed
Sylvester Burd
Maggie Wise
First Ward
Melissa Shanower
Mary Swihart
Jacob Roniske
Henry
Edward Young
Peter Bixler
Bixler
Young
Shetler
Justice Reigner
Jacob Wagner
Charles Royer
Kah
Probst
State Board of Health
Nimishillen Creek
Muskingum River
the Grand Jury
Louis S. Buttermore
Louis S Buttermore
Wellman Street
Westlawn
Buttermore
Bright
Mr. Buttermore
Mt. Pleasant
Sarah A. Ebert
George Buttermore
Cleveland
Dora Harder
Knights of the Maccabees
Knights of Pythias
American Mechanics
St. Timothy’s Church
Convocation
Diocese of
St. Timothy's Church
Abner L. Frazer
Youngstown
Dean Frazer
A. B. Putnam
B. L. Wells
A. C. Jones
Joseph Baker
J. C. Bathaway
Scio College
New Philadelphia
Scio
F. Upham
Drew Theological Seminary
G. W. Atkinson
West Virginia
Jweath
Tuscarawas
Shatlert
B.C. Waite
W. Swarts
J. Frier
Moles
Independent
Tennessee
Kansas
Carl
Missouri
Versailles
Nevada
Pittsburg
Great Coal Region
Brother Gachanan
Main Street
Neosho
Chetopa
Bristow
Turdaz Dar An
Ishmaelier
Sac
Tox
Oklahoma
Perkins
Cherokee Strip
Stillwater
Perry
Indian Territory
Knights of Labor Hall
Palo P
Sam
Commonweal
Enid
Terra Crema
Esid
Kremlin
O. R
P. M. Fiske
Hizhand
Nebraska
Dr. Barnett and Son
Highland
Tonkawa
Salt Fork
Arkansas
Blackwell
Bradwell
Ciy
Puebio
Waten Point
Jerry Simpson
Jerry
Congress
Isiana
Napoleon
Klotz
E. Main
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