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Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1898

Page

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Tim Putman, Loyal Infirmary Director, Dies at Beach City

Obituary notes the death of Timothy C. Putman at his Beach City home after a four week illness. He served eighteen years as Stark County infirmary director, was Beach City council president, owned large estates, and held bank directorships. A lifelong Republican, he left a public life marked by honesty and service. Funeral services were set for 1 pm Saturday with local fraternal orders attending.

Putman Beach Guneral Timothy C. Putman Beach City Stark County Wilmot Wilmot Bank Navarre Massillon J. C. F. Putman B. Allman Mr. Putman John Putman Elizabeth Griffith Sugarcreek Township Pat- Tan Cotton Post Knights of Pythias Elizabeth Spidell Mary Agler van Wert

Pardon Board Considers Fifty Cases in Columbus

The state board of pardons met in Columbus on Thursday and examined about fifty cases. Among the applicants is Dominick Tyler of Canton, once secretary and treasurer of Diebold Safe and Lock Company. He was convicted of forgery and in January sentenced to five years in prison. It is claimed the debt from the forgeries was paid eight years before his arrest, and no one suffered a loss. The episode caused a great sensation at the time.

State Board of Pardons Columbus Dominick Tyler Canton Tyler Diebold Safe and Lock Company

Suit Against the City Prompts Damaged Reputation Claim

Ohio street carpenter George Hamill says his character was harmed by an incident at Massillon street fair and will sue the city for 500. He describes a night of arrest by a special officer, release by the mayor, and now hires Canton lawyers to pursue damages. Mayor Wise cites a possible mistake. further details vary by account.

Hatlli Saya George Hamill Ohio Street Mr.Hamill John Reigel Reigel Canton Bergel Wise Hamill

Will of George Saxton Names Barber Executrix

Canton, Oct 13. The will of George D. Saxton filed for probate names Mary B. Barber as executrix and leaves the entire estate to her children. The Saxton block on South Market street is held in trust for the children until age 21, with $500 yearly income for its improvement. The executrix may sell other property but not the block. Mrs. Anna E. George, accused of murder, awaits the January term. Navarre Stoneware Co sues Zangler Bros. for 500 dollars over a moulding machine repair, seeking 400 dollars plus 100 dollars damages.

Saxton South Market Street Mr. Saxton J. J. Grant Oliver B. Eschliman Pomerene Zangler Bros Zanger Bros Navarre Company

Prominent Barnhill Youth Arrest Sparks Tense Clash

Fred Senseman, son of a local Barnhill family, has been jailed for a brutal assault and robbery. Ex-Marshal Louis Just, blamed by Senseman’s allies, faces potential armed retaliation as tension rises after a barroom attack on James Helen, 19, who was robbed of nineteen dollars and left severely beaten.

Fred Senseman Barnhill Canal Dover Louis Just Senseman Just Morgan Massillon Morgen James Helen Elyria Helen Billy

No Pure Negro Miners Reported in Alabama Tense Incident

J F Eysler, badly hurt by a mob, is recovering as soldiers guard his house. Attorney Patton of the coal company says no more attempts will be made to bring Alabama Negroes to the Talues. the grand jury will decide if Governor Tanner must appear in court.

President and party greet crowds in Terre Haute departure

The President and party left the train near the city outskirts and rode in carriages for about thirty minutes. A vast throng cheered them as they traveled through Terre Haute and they reboarded at the union station.

Terre Havre Associated Press Union Station

Quiet campaign plan from Canal Fulton rivals at Massillon

Ridward J Creedon central committeeman says locals will avoid speeches this fall and use quiet campaigning. Dr Moulton Republican and Harmon Democrat, both Canal Fulton candidates for representative, attend Massillon dedication of the state hospital with Postmaster J P Yockey observing their unusual joint appearance.

Ridward J. Creedon Central Moulton Harmon Canal Fulton J. P. Yockey Massillon State Hospital

Political Rally Set With Taylor Visit In Massillon Armory

The Republican Central Committee met in the mayor's court room to plan the first campaign event. On October 26 Congressman R W Taylor will speak in Massillon Armory. Robert H Day to chair, with future vice presidential selections to be announced. Carnes, Ricks, Corns and Crawford attended. Manoweiler was chair, Shauf secretary. Carnes urged work for the ticket. others echoed optimism and effort. Also covered are Massillon Driving Club matinee races with close finishes and a dead heat in the Free For All.

Republican Central Committee R. W. Taylor Massillon Armory Robert H. Day Allen W. Carnes Republican County Executive Committee W.F. Ricks J.C. Corns R. B. Crawford John Manoweiler George Shauf Carnes Massillon Driving Club Minoting J. R J.B Massil Jon Scott W. A. Piewzcker Joseph Bast Henry Weible F. A. Vogt J. C

Crystal Spring Notes Chronicle Local Happenings

Crystal Spring notes report Nick Stein's return after a year in coal fields and the Klondike, injuries improving for Hornbrook mine victims William Fashbaugh and Fred Domro, and improving health of Lewis Witt at home in Cu 1 Ohio. Mrs Otto Herman spent days in Akron. Major General Fitzhugh Lee urged command of First division of Seventh corps as Mrs Lee's condition remains critical. Mississippi board of health allows resumed passenger traffic to all non infected ports. five two new cases and three deaths reported Friday.

Nick Stein Pennsylvania Klondike William Fashbaugh Fred Domro Hornbrook Lewis Witt Cu 1 Ohio Otto Herman Akron Fitzhugh Lee Wasnixeron Associated Press Greene Seventh Corps Jackson Miss State Board of Health Mississippi

Plans of the W and L E The Reorganized Company

The Cleveland Canton and Southern may be absorbed by the Wheeling and Lake Erie after its reorganization. Control of the Wheeling is pivotal to the deal. Estimated cost to acquire the C C S outright is three and a half million dollars. If completed, the Wheeling would become Ohio’s dominant coal road with expanded docks and a proposed Toledo to Cleveland route.

Cleveland, Canton & Southern Wheeling & Lake Erie Wheeling Ohio Lake Erie Cleveland Toledo Port Huron Wellington Canton Road Ohio River Toledo Blade

Boom at Canal Dover signals peak prosperity

Special to the Pittsburg Dispatch reports Canal Dover in a boom equal to the 1892 era. Reeves Iron, American Tinplate, and Pennsylvania Iron and Coal all run full and seek more workers. Crown Fireclay behind on orders. sewer plans may employ many. Gas syndicate delays due to labor shortages despite $1.50 daily wages. Merchants prosper, long-standing debts being cleared. Canton court notes: Flickinger suit for $10,100 for eye injury likely to keep jury long. Mitchell McConahy case verdict uncertain. Estate filings include John Matthews Massillon, guardians for Kelsey and Albert Campbell, and John C F. Welsh Canton.

Pittsburg Canal Dover Reeves Iron Company American Tinplate Mill Pennsylvania Iron and Coal Company Crown Fireclay Powhatan, W. Va Canton Darley Flickinger Frank Brown Massillon Flickinger George Leeper Flickinger-Brown Mitchell-McConahy John Matthews Kelsey Albert Campbell Lawrence Township John C F. Welsh

War investigation commission embarks on Southern tour

Washington reports the war investigating commission begins a two to three week southern circuit starting with Jacksonville Tampa Atlanta Anniston Huntsville Chattanooga Knoxville Lexington Middletown and Camp Wikoff. The party will travel on a special train with dining sleeping and parlor cars for the full voyage. Vernon ad content follows.

Washington Associated Press Jacksonville Tampa Atlanta Anniston Huntaville Chattanooga Knoxville Lexington Middletown Wikoff

Obituary Notices From Green ville Area Deaths

Mrs Amelia Lea Leu widow of John Leu dies at 39 in Chester Street avoiding a painful limb surgery she feared. Her death follows blood disease worsened in Cleveland. Funeral from St Joseph's church Monday at 9 after nursing pain and family grief. Martha Jones widow of John dies of paralysis aged 50 at East Greenville. Ellen Chance of Canton dies after apoplectic stroke. Infant Ralph Dewey Smith dies at nine months. funeral Sunday at 2. Mrs S Richards of Uniontown dies. funeral plans pending.

Leu Victoria Kneppler John Leu Joseph Kneppler Massillon Harry W Charles Leu Colorado St. Joseph's Church Martha Jones East Greenville John R. Jones Hast Greenville Methodist Church Ellen Chance Ellen Chance Canton Cleveland Avenue

Mohegan disaster survivors reach port as deaths rise

The Mohegan wreck off Farmourn England prompts reports of sixteen more survivors landing at Port Hous ton Cornwall and five dead bodies recovered. Forty five passengers and crew were saved, with fourteen found alive on rocks. George Maule of New York recounts the collision and heroic crew actions.

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