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Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1905

Page

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Next Reunion in Massillon to Be August 22 23

The 104th Regiment O V I and Battery C O V V L held their Canton reunion with over 150 veterans. Massillon was chosen as next site, dates August 22 and 23, with C L McLain and others elected to lead. Officers urged complete member registers and noted eleven deaths in the past year. A campfire, music, and tales marked the close of sessions. Battery D V V L also held a Canton reunion. next gathering set for Cuyahoga Falls September 20.

One Hundred and Ohio Voluteer Infantry Canton Massillon C. L. McLain Peter Shharles William Yost Battery D Ohio Veteran Volunteer Light Artillery One Hundred and Fourth Regiment W. 8. Hoff Cuyahoga Falls Thomas Blackburn Hudson, C George Markwell Cleveland C. H. Sterns Martin Gale

Organized farmers seek cooperative control of prices

Indianapolis October 18. The American Society of Equity, a three year old national farm group, aims to affix a common price for farm products and may seek affiliation with the American Federation of Labor at its October 23 national convention here. Secretary Tubbs says farmers can fix equitable prices by united action and cites tobacco, cotton, and wheat growers as organized examples. Some farmers still sell at mismatched prices.

Indianapols American Society of Equity American’ Federation of Labor Tubbs Southern Cotton Growers’ Association Farmers’ Educational and Co-Operative Union

Death of Karl F. Erhard former Massillon resident

Karl F. Erhard a Massillon native born 1844 died October 10 at 116 Alanson Street Cleveland. He worked with Schmidt & Hoffman in Cleveland and owned a Massillon brewery at Millport with Robert Schimke. He later ran an artificial ice plant, then coal mining with Frank Kohl at Uhrichaville before settling in Cleveland. He left a widow and children Vlasta, Claude, Lada, Sylvia and Milada.

Cleveland Karl F. Erhard Erhard Alanson Street Austria Schmidt & Hoffman Massillon Vlasta A Edward David Claude C. Erhard Santa Barbara Cal Lada J. Erhard Phenix Ariz Sylvia M. Erhard Milada E. Erhard Massillon No Robert Schimke Millport James McLain Christian Schott Julius Wittmann Mr. Schimke Anton Kopp The Artificial Ice and Coal Company Erie Street Frank Kohl Uhrichaville

Lebaudy dirigible makes first ascent in war test at Toul

The Lebaudy dirigible balloon, backed by the war office, rose with engineers and officers for a reconnaissance from Toul to Nancy, reaching about 655 yards and 30 miles traveled at 28 miles per hour. It passed Fort Vendreville and Haye forest defenses then returned to Toul where it landed amid cheering troops. Photos and inspections noted wartime value.

Toul France War Office Nancy Fort Vendreville Haye Forest Blandon Forta

Death of Capt Bennett Known Local Merchant Dies at 68

Navarre mourns Henry R Bennett known as Captain Jack a grain dealer for fifty years and Civil War veteran. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm from his home with Clinton Lodge F and A M Massillon conducting services. Burial in Massillon cemetery. Survived by wife and two children William of Navarre and Mrs Philip Grows of Cleveland.

Navarre Henry R. Bennett Jack’’ Bennett Oelock Clinton Lodge Massillon David Atwater Z. T. Baltzly Naverre Bennett Rochester Stark County

Common Pleas Court Assignment List Canton Week

Canton October 18 The sixth assignment of the September term closes. Court in room 3 with Judge Ambler presiding. Judge Harter's court in Carrellton for another week starts October 16. Week’s cases include Monday Motions Knight v Stark Railway and others. Tuesday Hansen v Sibila executor, Natali administrator v Canton Akron Railway, Neal v S Harter Milling. Wednesday Romig v Berger, Mutual Life Insurance Co v Welfer. Thursday Keckman v Canton Akron Railway, Nevens v Watson. Friday Wagoner v Wagoner et al, Cholley v Chevraux, White's administrator v Diamond Portland Cement Co.

Canton Common Pleas Ambler Harter Carrellton Motiona Knight Stark Railway Company Einstein Brothers Babros Studee Stuart McGuines Marcillen Coal Mining Company Hansen Va Sibila Richard Ve Litsinger Natali Canton-Akron Railway Company Neal Va S. Harter Milling Company Bonnet Ve Menegay Romig Berger Mutual Life Insurance Company Va Wefler

Vanderbilt Cup Race Won by Hemery in Fast Long Island Run

The Vanderbilt cup race on Long Island was won by Hemery in an eighty horsepower French car. The 288 mile course took 276 minutes and 8 seconds. Heath finished three minutes 32 seconds behind the winner, with Tracy third and Lancia in fourth. Unofficial laps show Hemery 4:36:08, Heath 4:89:40, Tracy 4:58:26, Lancia 5:00:81.

New York Long Island Hemery Heath Tracy Lancia

Hotel Astor Denies Room to Wealthy New York Couple

William Muschenheim of Hotel Astor faces a $10,000 suit by William S. Brown, an exporter, claiming the hotel refused to assign a room to him and his wife after a late dinner. The clerk, after registering Brown, delayed and then rejected the room. Mrs. Brown flashed her wedding ring to prove identity, but the clerk insisted on identification. The couple left for another hotel.

New York William Muschenheim Hotel Astor United States William S. Brown Brown

Massillon Hospital finances show best year yet

Trustees meet to review yearly reports as Eyman travels to Canal Dover and Youngstown for consultations. The Massillon hospital expects a top financial showing this year, with per capita maintenance costs reduced and potential surplus returning to state funds. Farm produce boosts food reserves, while farm work continues and a new stone gutter completes along the Navarre road driveway.

Massillon State, Hospital Massillon Hospital Columbus General Assembly Eyman Canal Dover Youngstown Navarre Road

Emperors Sign Peace Treaty Ending War

Washington report as of October 14 states the emperor of Russia and the emperor of Japan signed the peace treaty this morning, officially ending the war.

Washington Russia Japan

Massillon Republicans Envision Sweeping Victory Rally

Massillon Republicans report strong local momentum with plans for a large McKinley club rally on Tuesday. With statewide figures Wade Ellis and Judge Bow slated to speak, organizers anticipate heavy attendance, new member applications surge, and uniformed marching bands leading a major parade.

Republican Central Committee Massillon Massillon McKinley Club Wade Elis Columbus Judge Bow Canton Alliance McKinley Massillon McKinley Marching Club Xea McKinley Club

Relentless Pittburg Hunt For Missing Cunliffe and $101010

In Pittburg on October 14 authorities renew a broad search for Edward George Cunliffe the Adams Express Company clerk missing with 101010 dollars. Detectives press general agent Hiner and subordinates amid unpaid leads. Photos are sent to tobacco shops across the United States and Canada hoping Cunliffe will appear while seeking cigarettes.

Pittaburg Edward George Cunliffe Adams Express Company Hiner Cunliffe Pittsburg Canada

Canton Teenager Kills Self in Wooded Area

William C. Rice, 17, of St Elmo Street Canton, ended his life Friday evening by shooting himself near the woods north of Canton after a day at Berger works carpentry. He died instantly. his father found the body about an hour later. Funeral services likely Sunday.

Canton William C. Rice St. Elmo Street Rice Berger Works

Twelve Hundred to Be Confirmed in Canton Churches Next Week

Canton news reports that 1100 to 1200 Catholic youths will be confirmed in four Canton Catholic churches with Bishop Horstmann and aides present over two days. Judges Harter and Ambler attend Ninth District meeting in Youngstown as dates for the 190 year common pleas term are set. Separate items note Luna Foster ordered to leave the city after arrests for immorality and property disturbance, with fines and workhouse time due, plus Landon Hart fined for suspicion and questioned about holding up his father. Canton police monitor streetcar running times to enforce franchise provisions.

Canton Harter and Ambler Youngstown Ninth Judicial District Common Pleas Horstmann Luna Foster Seventh Street Etta Pleasure Immora Smith Landon Hart Minerva Canton-Akron

Children Disposed Of In Divorce Custody Decision

Wooster Oct. 14 Judge Eason ruled in the Taggart custody case. Culver the elder boy goes to the major for placement in a Columbus military school with access for his mother. no visitation restrictions on Mrs Taggart. Younger son Tiddles remains with the mother. The morning decision follows last night’s conference and accords with the earlier agreement.

Tiddles Eason

Suit filed against Union Life Insurance for back taxes

Cincinnati October 1 suit filed against Union Life Insurance Co of Cincinnati to recover 2 358 481 alleged to be due the state as arrears of taxes. John M Pattison Democratic candidate for governor is president of the company.

Cincinnati Union Life Insurance John M. Pattison

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Massillow Indianapolis Massillonian Wack” Bennett Mr. Bennett Busi Ness Mason Common Pleas Court Dover Ellis Republican Committee County Seat News Pattison Delinquent Insurance Company
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