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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1899

Page

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Henderson Vaughan stand trial in murder burglary case Canton

In Canton on November 17 the court prepared for trials of William Henderson for the murder of Adam Hartong near Greentown and Charles Vaughn for burglary and larceny. The jury was excused till Tuesday. New Philadelphia lawyers requested a postponement for money matters involving the Benders Brothers case.

Canton Benders Brothers Massillon Philadelphia McCarty Crabaugh Bowman Brownsberger Columbus William Henderson Charles Vauighn Ohio Penitentiary Adam Hartong Greentown Henderson Kaiser Baldwin J. J. Grant LD. C. Hughes Vaughn Pomerone Supreme Court Circuit Court McCuarty A. B. Winnett Winnett Summer J. B. Schlaily T. H. Smith Andrew Reese Navarre Glass, Marble and Specialty Mary Huwig D. C. Hughes Joseph Donnelly Elizabeth James Mary Wendling Joseph Snyder First Ward B. G. Alcott John C. Klar Mary K. Riedenel Tuscarawas Township

Election expenses filed by candidates for campaign money

Sheriff John J. Zaiser reports twenty eighty eight dollars and twenty five cents in expenditures including two hundred dollars to the county committee and hotel and printing costs. George W. Wilhelm pled guilty to spending two ninety two dollars of the total one hundred fifty dollars went to Stark county committee and one hundred to Carroll county committee. George R. Snavely spent three dollars fifty cents as Tuscarawas township land appraiser, while Jonas B. Eschlimen paid seven dollars seventy five cents for that office in Lawrence township. Ames B. Mase had no campaign expenses.

Sherif John J. Zaiser George W. Wilhelm Stark County Carroll County George R. Snavely Tuscarawas Jonas BE. Eschlimen Lawrence Township Ames B. Mase Bethlehem Township

Newman man appointed to fill Lawrence vacancy

Williams Findley of Newman is appointed by Justice Pollock to fill the Lawrence township trustee seat vacated by Roderick. Also, St Philips and James church plans a Thanksgiving evening with a sumptuous supper and entertainment. A separate item notes skin disease and promotes Dean's Ointment.

William Findley Canal Fintox Williams Findley Newman Pollock Roderick Lawrence Township St. Philips and James Church

Work on West Main street ruins advances after big fire

The West Main street ruins are being cleared as merchants missing stock take charge of salvaged goods. F E Seaman's stock remains usable and stored near the Pennsylvania tracks while Crane's stock is largely unsalvageable. Dr Miller recovered effects valued at $25. Bricks cleared from the tow-path will be reused for backing. remaining material is dumped near the Kieh mill basin. Efforts aim to clear the grounds before cold weather.

West Main Street F. E. Seaman Pennsylvania Tracks Miller Kieh Mill

Weighing of Mail Campaign Matter Hits Massillon

Massillon postal workers weighed 13 250 pounds of local mail from Oct 3 to Nov 6 to study the effect of heavy campaign correspondence. First class accounted for 1 316 pounds, second class 3 666 pounds, third and fourth class 934 pounds, government 41 pounds, and equipment 7 309 pounds. Officials doubt the motive behind the weighing and say it may not reflect national averages.

United States Washington Shepley Massillon Canton Wooster Josal Force Luis

Vacancy on Workhouse Board to be filled by Democrat

Canton notes a December 11 expiration of H. W. Loeffler in Massillon and the county commission likely to name a five year successor. A new superintendent election is possible with Jack Pontius seeking re election. Probate filings show George Young estate insolvent with debts totaling 5771. Bond filings for several land appraisers set at 2000 each. Also mentions grippe warnings and medicinal ads for One Minute Cough Cure and Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup.

Workhouse Board of Directors Cantos H. W. Loetter Massillon Workhouse Loeffler Jack” Pontius Ponting Upo ‘Hill George Young Jacob Shetler Bethlehem Township George Rt. Snavely Tuscarawas E. Graber Perry Amos B. Mase Bethlehem

Reminiscences of Massillon's Early Town Life and Roads

C H King recalls Massillon around 1829 1832 with vivid sketches of founders taverns stores and tradesmen. He highlights James Duncan and Mrs Duncan for naming the town after Massillon France and notes early roads mills mortars warehouses and the push for good roads led by Marsh al D Wellman. He lists firsts in trades religion schooling and public works and recalls a 1832 storm and a 1829 land sale offer of one dollar per front foot.

C. H. King Massillon James Duncan Henry Brookfield Main and Hineatreeta Sippo Run Main Street Erie Street Quaker Meeting House M. E Canal Basin Kendal Sippo Creek Folgers Main Erie Streets Folger Jacob Muller Alexander McCulley Isaiah Brown Benjamin Raser Berah Brooks McCulley Jacob J. Bahney East Main Babney Erie Bethlehem Road James Duncan, Jr H. B. Harris William Daniel McCulley Aleck Hiram B Marshal D. Wellman James Puncan Millersburg Mt. Eaton Holmes County Bethlehem Jones's Hill Smith's Swamp Wooster Canal Fulton Lalso Joseph Hogan Abel Underhill John Eberhard Breed Brothers Patton, Hull & Shepherd Stark County Canal Bridge Thomas Benskin Peter Brown Luther 1 Foot East Main Street Dr. Wolf Baltimore Sipporuo John Brown Daniel Congleton Duncan Sipno Sugarcreek Township Raynolds Mill Canton CG. H. Kixe

Morrow's Kidneoids Backed By Ohio Testimonials

Ohio residents add their evidence to Morrow's Kidneoids touted as the best kidney and urinary remedy. Advertised as Yellow Tablets from John Morrow & Co., the pills allegedly improve kidney function and nerves, with Mrs. L. T. Judd of Coshocton sharing relief from back pain and rheumatism after use. Sold 50 cents a box, mailed on receipt of price. Manufactured in Springfield, Ohio.

Ohio Morrow L. T. Judd North Street Coshucton F. E. Seaman’s John Morrow & Co., Chemists Springfield

Beavers Dam Woman Recovers After Four Doctors

A neighbor's recommendation to Foley's Kidney Cure saved a daughter thought lost after four doctors gave up. Now she walks miles without fatigue. Mrs J M Bailey credits the medicine and urges others to consider it, signed Rider and Snyder.

Beaver Dam Foley Yoo J. M. Bailey Rider & Snyder

Canal Fulton to get new electric railway route

Plans advance for Barberton to Uhrichsville electric line through Canal Street in Canal Fulton with potential extension to Newman via Butter bridge route. Groundbreaking hoped in spring for the main road, spur from Barberton to Doylestown to start soon, while council must still pass an ordinance. A local dinner and Thanksgiving events noted.

Canal Fulton Newman Casa PuiTos Barberton Uhrichsville Millport Butter Bridge Youngstown Hill Doylestown John Burkholder CO. M. B. A. Society Massillon Canal Fulton Catholic Church Opera House

County Seat News Castox Civil Calendar For Next Week

Casselman files the tenth and likely final civil case assignments for the common pleas term with two judge dockets. The article lists motions and cases for Rooms 1 and 2 under Judges McCarty and Taylon, plus arraignment notes for John Vaughn and delay in William Henderson’s arraignment.

Castox Casselman Common Pleas Court M’carty Bender Sites Gardner Unkefer Bairs TaYlon Chisier Youley Martin Deil Oby & Co Draime van Wardwell John Vaughn Columbus McCarty William Henderson Henderson and Vaughe

American Express to Continue Business in Massillon

American Express will keep operating in Massillon despite the American Express Co.'s contract with the C. M. E. railway expiring and not being renewed. The company states it remains in Massillon and shipments will come via C L & W or W & K railways. The future policy of the C. M. L B L company is uncertain, with possible independent handling of express matter. Also notes 2,000 cords of cord and slab wood at the glass works in Massillon.

Massillon Bapres Co C.M E. Railway Glass Works Massilou

Bridge Destroyed Cuts British Communications

Loresco Margres reports that a large bridge over the Tugear river at Coenso was destroyed by the Zeers. British efforts to save the structure failed on the 15th, ending any chance to preserve the vital crossing.

Loresco Margres Associated Progg Tugear Coenso

Strike threatens fifteen thousand coal miners strike

Washington reports a strike threaten to marshal fifteen thousand coal miners unless demands are met. The dispatches describe troop movements in Luzon as MacArthur’s column advances toward Paniquit with limited opposition, rail line intact except one washout, and Lawton reporting a drowned aide and continued insurgent pressure near San Fabian and San Isidro.

the Independent Washington Geneva War Department MacArthur Colume Gerona Paniquit Tarlac Paniqui Lawton San Nicholas San Manuel Young Ponzaraibda San Fabian Luna Hayes San Isidro Interior Aguinaldo

Taylor Wins at Glasgow and County Certificatio

In Glasgow Kentucky today a writ was issued to correct an error in county certificates for the votes cast in their precincts for Wham and Taylor. Democratic figures report a large plurality for Taylor in unofficial returns from seventy eight counties, while Republicans put Taylor behind by thousands. The U.S. grand jury also indicted twenty election officers for withholding dames as arrests loom.

Louisvinus Associated Press Glasgow Jones Wham Taylor William P. Taylor Jefferson United States Grand Jury

Strike Ordered as 15000 Miners May Walk Out in Southwest

Isptanavous November 15. The United Mine Workers executive board voted to order a general strike of miners in the southwest unless railroad and coal companies meet the union demands. The strike would call out fifteen thousand men.

Isptanavous Associated Press United Mine Workers

Wrecked Warship Battle Aims for Repair

Washington dispatch reports Culova mobilizes wreckers to salvage a damaged warship. If they salvage turret guns and other heavy armor, Ceareston may be spared further damage. Details on locations and exact actions remain unclear.

Wassisetas Culova Ceareston

Ladysmith Dispatch Reports Boer Shells Ineffective

A runner from Ladysmith arrived with dispatches from General Waite indicating all well. The Boer shells have no effect, with indications of continued Allied progress and secured positions amid the fighting.

White Estcoins Nevis —'Ly Ladysmith Waite

Bank reserves rise but banks under legal requirements

The weekly bank statement reports a surplus reserve increase of 2,470,925 dollars while banks hold 312,025 dollars less than the legal requirement. This shows a net improvement in reserves but continued shortfall relative to mandated levels.

New York Associated Press

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Hartong Dean Chas W. Cupples Mansfield. O Barberton- Massillon County Seat News American Express Geo. Noland Rockland DeWatt Amerca Luzon Kentucky Charleston
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