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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1890-08-21
DEATH OF WIN. BETz.
A Letter From superintendent TObey
OF the Toledo Asylum.
A Message Sent TO Mrs hstz at the Time
Her Husband Escaped, Was Not De-
iiysred to the Right Party,

II now appears that the death OF vii,
liam lieil In Wood county WAS more mya.
teIlous than al first supposed,
A message was sent from Toledo In.
forming Mrs, BetE OF the escape OF her
husband, When received here the mes.
sage was addressed to Mrs, William
Beck, and Western Union messenger
boy delivered II to "Mlss Beel6, - 80 that
II was never received by Mrs, Beta.
The authorities al the Insane asylum
paid no attention 10 the matter, aa they
did not hear from Mrs, beta, supposlng
her husband was safe al home.
The following letter will be Of interest
here
ToLEpo, Oo Aug, 10, 1890.
Hon, j. T., BAwoErT, Canton, O,-Dear
Slrl Mr., Betz escaped from here August
lih, We made dlliaent search and Inquiry
for him without learning anything Of his
whereabouts, We telegraphed his wife
Of hla escape, and 40 We did not receive
any reply from her we supposed probably
he had gone home, until we received her
letter Of Inquiry concerning him, showing
she had not received our telegram. We
hunted up the telegram and found II had
been delivered At Canton, and recelpted
for by "Mlaa Beols.n Mr., Betz had not
been 40 we'll for two or three weeks be.
fore he loft here, and had therefore been
sent 10 another cottage and ordered 10 be
kept In, he previous 10 this having had
the privilege OF the grounds. After being
In the cottage a few days he asked Dr,
Welty 10 allow him 20 walk out by him.
self, and the doctor, knowing no had pre-.
yioualy had this privilege, granted II. |
do not think he Intended 10 eaoape from
the Asylum, but probably lust wan.
dered away, The place AZ which he was
found-Jerry Ciiy-la some forty miles
from tho institution, lle had been seen
In the nelghborhood for several days be.
fore his disappearance, but the people no.
garded him 40 q trnant, and paid but III.
tle or no attention 10 him, lle had not
been seen for about week, before hla 10,
malna were found yesterday, being about
the length OF time, probably, he had been
dead, We very much regret this sad 90.
ourrence, Very truly yours,
HA. TonEY, sup'L
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1890-08-21
Robortayillo Nowa.

RoBERTsvILLE, Aug, 10.
Mr.. Edward Sefong oxpects 20 move 10
Bolford In the near future.
Lotta Lotz is entertaining lady friends
from Canton.
The picnic on last Thursday was well
attended the addresses made by Rev.
Gonser and Jacob Grossman commanded
the closest attention OF the people and
we're we'll received, Good music was rem
derodby the Robertsville band.
A sad funeral took place here lrst week,
Katie Gleb, daughter OF Henry Gicb, had
been working In Canton all summer en-
joying her usual health, On the 9th OF
this month she come homo quite sick, and
on Sunday night (the 10Th she died, aged
81 years, q months and IL days, Services
and interment took place AT the Reformed
church, OF which she was member.
Miss Allie Krumlauf has been very sick
for several days, but at this writing she ia
improving.
Married, at the Reformed parsonage, on
last Saturday evening, by the Rev. A.
Gonser, Mr.. Elmer Haynam, OF Minerva,
and Miss Emma Lentz, OF Paris,
VIM. Mullley is building fine new
house, and Il Is now In the hands OF tho
plasterers,
The annual Sunday school convention
OF eastern Ohio classes will be held In tho
Reformed church at Paris next week, be.
ginning on Tuesday evening (the 20th)
and continuing over two days. Upwards
Of 100 delegates will be In attendance.
An excursion TO Cuyahogn Falls un-
der the auspices Of the Y's will be given
on Wednesday, Aug. q. Arrangements
will be made for parties south of Canton
to secure excursion rates on the regular
excursionists. The train will stop nt ali
stations TO accommodate parties north OF
Canton. Everybody Is Invited TO ioln
them and have a good time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1890-08-21
A MYSTERIOUS CASE.
Hiram Bates OF New franklin MUIR
dertd In Missouri.
He Hires Out TO a Farmer Who Kills
Him Rather Than Pay His Salary

The following special 10 the Alliance
Leader from New Franklin, will DO OF
much interest here
"About ten or twelve years ago Hiram
Bates, south OF this place, went 70 seek his
fortune In ioll county, Missouri His
brother Jesse followed In few years, the
latter returning home three years ago on
a visit, Up 10 this time they had worked
together on farms most Of the time aud
had frequent communications Win 'helr
father aud other relatives, After JeAAe'a
return 10 Missouri he located aome dis
lance from his brother Hiram and heard
nothing more from him, and his commul'
cations 10 hla father suddenly ceased
A few years ago II was discovered that
he had hired 10 a farmer his own service
and that OF his team and wagon, and cir
oumatanoea have disclosed the fact that
this man foully dealt with Bates In order
TO escape paying his wageh aud TO yet pos
session Of his team, Ills brother Jesse has
sent home a clipping from Missouri pa
per, stating thatreoonily this same farmer
engaged another farm lahorer and muir
dered him 10 avoid paying his wages,
which was only $50, His last act WAS dis.
covered and he now lies In Jail awaiting
his trial, The facts In the last caae have
brought 10 light the circumstances Of tho
former aud he II supposed 70 have mur.
dered a labOrer who worked for him Prev
ioua 10 Batea, The article states that the
evidence IN the last case II 30 attong that
he will probably confess the killing Of the
other hand and Bates,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1890-08-21
Welded AT HIGH NOON.
Marriage OF Mr.. Charles Krlchbaum
and Miss LlzzIe s. Cans.
The Happy Couple Leave For An Ex.
tended rrip"hany Costly Presents Re.
oeiVed,

A very pleasant social event took place
to-day at Sparta, Il was the marriage OF
Mr. Chas' krlchbaum Of this city aud Miss
Llzlle 81 Cans, youngest daughter of DR..
d. L. Cans,
The ceremony was performed at high
noon IN the presence OF few Invited
guests by Rev, 4, r, Wise, disciple min.
lister formerly Of New Berlin In this ooun.
", but now resident OF Sioux Falls,
South Dakota,
Rev. Wise was always a close and lntl-
mate friend Of Mr. KrIohbaum's aud was
his olassmate while attending the Woos-
ter University,
MIR. Arlchbaum ID one Of the most
prominent young attorneys at the Stark
County Bar and ID At present member OF
the Board OF Education Of this city.
The bride ia u charming and highly ae.
compliahed young lady, and graduated
from Hiram College several years ago.
The presents were costly. After all had
phriahen of Aumpluous repaat Mr., and
Mrs kriohbaum took the $3.50 p. m. Val.
Icy train 70 Cleveland and from there will
20 north on the lakes 10 Alexandria Bay,
where they viii soIourn for two weeks.
When they return they will take up their
realdonee In this city.
The NEWa'DEMOORAT Joins with a host
OF friends, ln Wishing the happy couple all
that In good In this life.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1890-08-21
TOWN TALK.
Facts Briefly Stated For the Benent
OF Busy Readers.

An original pension has been granted
to Theodore Smith, Navarro.
John SHnger and Cyrus Myers Of NAL
yern are In the city today on business.
Henry sponseller has been appointed
executor OF the estate Of Jacob Young,
late Of Paris township.
L. p, Pfunder, the broker, and his fam
lily will spend a few days at Fox lake,
Wayne county, this week.
Constable SlaRle took John Holmes, the
boy accused Of stealing money from his
BROTHER to Lancaster, to-day.
Andrew X, Weagly has commenced
suit In common pleas court 10 collect
SbH72 from Joseph Karp OF al,
Andrew Hofmelster has commenced
suit In common pleas court TO collect
5000 from Nelson A. Aunt ct al.
Attorney J., S. Hudson, who has been
confined to his homo for several weeks
on account Of Illness, IL able to be on
duty again.
Marriage licenses have been Issued 10
Henry A. Shertzonhelm and Mary Bur
nett, OF Canton John Stewart and Anna
Welnzle, Of Navarro.
An original pension has been granted TO
Jocob NJ, Boroway, Navarro, Solomon
Berlein, Alliance, and reissue 10 Richard
II. Crawford, Masslllon.
Mr. Henry A. Sheitzenhelm, OF Hart
vile, and Miss Mary Burnett, Of this city,
were married yesterday morning by Rov.
L, p. HorbruclS, at his residence on North
Walnut street,
Al the State Grand Lodge meeting OF
the Sons Of ST. George, az Columbus,
George Mason, Of this city, was installed
as assistant secretary, and 4. l., Hopkins
and Samuel Austin Of Massillon as Sec
rotary and Treasurer, respectively
young man In Canton saved his faith
cr's credit by lifting mortgage, The
grateful old man was 40 overcome that he
was entirely prostratod. Though Il was u
cold day the sons raise had seriously
affected hlm.-lAkron Republican,
The funeral Of the son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Buss, Of Uniontown took place Sun.
day. Services were conducted by Rev. j.
A, Noylngor OF the Reformed church.
There was large attendance, among
which was several Cantonians.
Cyrus Bockwith and John Stodor, young
farmer boys Of Sugorcrock township, aged
10 and l3 years respectively, visited tho
Catholic churches In our city yester-
day. II was the first time they were In
side Of Catholic churches, and thought
they were very nice,
Andrew Miller OF New Franklin, who
was recently reported to have attempted
suicide by driving spike into his head,
tried TO scald some OF his friends, who
called upon him this morning, with tea
kettle full Of hot water. He Is tempo
rarily insane caused by an attack Of fovcr.
The "spiken which he attempted to drive
into his head was a large No, /, shawl pin.
He is constantly guarded,-l Alliance Lea
der.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1890-08-21
CANTON DEMOCRATIC VISITORS

Meeting OF the Thurman Club Last Even
ing 70 Mako Arrangomonta-.'T Tlp
Postponed,
The headquarters Of the Thurman club
In Haltnorth'a hall were crowded last
evening, Major w. w, Armstrong, who
was present, was unanimously elected q
member Of the club, Application for
mcmbcrahIp was also received from n, j.,
McManua, A committee Of Ave was ap.
pointed by the chair and given full power
TO arrange for the entertainment Of the
Canton Democratic club, This commit.
toe consists Of @, V, Hull, chairman
Charles StrIoyor, Phil DroE, Harry Sutton,
and william Gaasand, The committee
was also instructed 70 act 40 % finance
committee and 10 solicit funds from the
members Of the club.
The meeting adjourned 10 meet Friday
night whom tile program OF the entertain.
mont OF the Canton Visitors will bo oom'
plotod,
Thofollowlng special dispatch was ro.
colyod from Canton last nights
"rho Young Mons Democratic club
held q meeting and decided 10 accept the
Cleveland Thurman club Invitation 10
that city. II was decided 20 change the
date 10 Sunday Aug, 8l. Tho base ball
club bearing the orRanlgatlon'a namo will
accompany tho oxcuraon,h- Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1890-08-21
A QUEER STORY.
A Travelling Man Says lie Took
Twenty Grains OF MOrphine-.He is
Seriously Ill at the Union Hotel.

For over week fairly woll dressed
man, has been seen walking tho streets OF
Canton. His appearance indicated that
he was addicted TO drink, and his frequent
visits TO saloons proved the suppostlen.
His namo IL Robert W. Vincent and he is
the representative OF an eastern nursery.
For several nights he has been lodging at
the Union Hotel, paying for his bod with
the exception OF last night, when ho put
up his vallGe as security.
About the hotel ho was quiet aud inof.
fonslvo, and last evening while sitting In
front OF the hotel he told A, G. Klisc, OF
Carrollton, q boarder, a startling story.
He said that the day previous he had Wis.,
ltod q number Of drug stores In the city,
and at each one had purchased few
grains OF morphine, After making all his
purchases he had 20 grains Of tho poison,
This, no said, he took on returning Mon
day night, but being an overdose II had no
effect
KlIse informed Landlord Byers OF what
Vincent had told him. Late In the eycn-
ing Marshal Gentry was sent FOR and Vim
cents room visited. He was found rest
ing apparently easy with no indications
OF attempted suicide.
This morning DR.. Biechele was called
and In the presence OF q NEws-DEMooRAr
reporter the pntlont was examined, His
pulse was almost normal, but ho was very
weak, He gave every indication OF being
on the verge OF an attack OF the dolirium
trcmens. He stated that he had boon on
n protractod spree, and having studied
medicine himself, took chlornl and digit
alls 70 overcome It's effects.
Vincent Ia we'll educated man and
comes from Willlamsport, Pa. He IL q
member OF the G, A, r. and Ia being taken
care OF by officer Becherer, A few days
OF rest and treatment will put him In good
ahnnp.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1890-08-21

A bIRamy case,
A Canton man placed In a very bad poa
tion,
Facts come to light which causes a we'll
known Canton man 10 leave for other
parts.
The discovery that married man, with
grown up son, has another wife and ok
children In Pennsylvania,
Recently there arrived In Caution, two
young men who hailed from town In
Pennsylvania. They made inquiry for
James Banjo soon after their arrival, and
had very little trouble In locating him At
Ab Plum street,
The two mon claim they are sons OF
James Banle and say he has wife and
four other children In Pennsylvania. The
statement OF the sons caused quite rum,
pua Ia the Danie household on Plum street
and 40 q result, james Banle left the city
on Monday.
Just where he has gone II Ia impossible
10 state, but II IL known that he took
quite a sum OF money with him, and II ID
generally supposed that no left TO avoid
prosecution for blgamy.
Banlo has lived In Canton for many
years and until recently has been engaged
aa carpenter, lie has been living wltha
woman 10 whom he was married some
tweniy-three years ago. He has q son
Charles, who II employed In the city,
A NEwa.DEMooRAT reporter called at
the house this afternoon, and saw the wo-
man, who 10 supposed to be Mrs. Banle
No. 2, She would give no information In
regard 10 the whereabouts of her husband
and said she could not see why they were
making her 80 much trouble.
He left on Monday last, she said, but
claimed she knew no particulars, In re-
gard 10 the claims made by tho young
mon from Pennsylvania, They were
never In her house, but had seen her hus-
band.
Mrs. Danle evidently knows great
deal more than she ehrea TO tell.
When asked how hor husband spelled
his name, she replied, ~ know nothing
about the troublo.n
"Do you not know how your husband
spells his name 2n repeated the reporter.
"No, never notlced,n answered the
woman.
"llow long have you been marrled?n
was the next question,
"Twcnty-threo yeara,r was the reply.
An attempt was made 10 get additional
information from Mrs. Banlo, but she
would only reply ~ don't know Inter
eating developments may be expected.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1890-08-21
Tho Marlhoro Road.

The contractorsfor the improvement on
the Marlboro road, near tho clay shaft
WON'T Canton yesterday 10 consult tho
county commissioners In regard 10 tho
action takon by tho township trusteos In
shutting down on their work, and the
commissioners promised 10 look into the
case on thoir visit TO the city this morning
After viewing tho work and considering
tho points raised they concluded that thcy
had no jurisdiction In the matter and loft
II oil In tho hands Of the truateos. Tho
commissioners voted 1900 towards tho in-
proyemont and tho trusteos an equal sum.
Tho specifications call FOR an improved
road.bcd fourteen feet Wide, and with an
average depth OF gravel OF twelve Inches.
The contractors hayo not decided yet
what they will do about the matter, but
thoy probably will finish the Job In accord.
ance with the wishes OF the trustoos,--
[Allianco Review.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1890-08-21
Bold BURGLAR At Wors.

Some time last night, burglars entered
the cigar shop Of Thoo, Norris at the cor.
ucr Of Court and Fifth atroota, and stole
800 cgnrs. Entrance was gained by pry.
ing the door open with u Jimmy. Tho
matter has been reported TO the police,
This morning Officers Slaglo aud Jncoha
took the case In hand, Tho missing cigars
were found In the saloon kept by Mrs,
Tona Miller, on South SnXton street,
Mrs, Mlllor olnima that Adam Klinkort
left them there early this morning, Kiln.
kert Ia n cigar maker, and has boon ON.
ployod by Norris for about u month, He
came here from Alliance, and has n wife
who Ia stopping NJ the Union Hotel, Tho
city Ia being searched for the thief,
Shortly before noon Oillcor Slaglo and
Marshal Gontryfound Kllnknor ON Saxton
street near the bridge works and Arreatod
him. He admits that ho burglnrlzod the
cigar shop, and claims ho sold the cigars
10 Mrs. Miller, getting q payment OF " on
thom. Ho was somewhat undor tho inilu'
once of liquor. Tho tlmo for his hearing
has not boon sot.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1890-08-21
FARMERS OUTING.
The Tiilerh OF Stark County Soil HaYlnl
q GRAND Time.

The Tlllerh Of Stark County Soil Having
aorand Time,
A day OF enjoyment for Stark county
farmers,
Five hundred farmers with their wlyea,
sons and daughters are ploniolnR NJ Lake
Wow to-day. The crowd commenced To
gather at an early hour this morning aud
wagons filled with large baskets contain.
Ing all the luoioua refreshments deyoured
at picnic, were seen coming In from all
directions.
The young ladies were dressed In their
brlRhteat and wore huge bouquets, Tho
young men seemed 10 long for the mo.
ment TO arrive whom they might Join their
best girls In q waltz In the large hall In
Lakoylew hotel,
Dancing was the order OF tho day and
many ayallod themselves OF the oppOr-
tunliy Hlmmerman's orchestra furnish.
cd the music.
Many city people are present and are
spending q day OF pleasure With thoir
rural friends.
The last cara will leave the lake at i9
o'clock tonight.
The attendance ht the Barmora' picnic
at the lake this afternoon nwelled 20 twen-
ty'two hundred people. Tho main portion
Of the plcnlcera are at Lake Park, and
Landlord Altokruao IN doing hla best TO
serve them In the finest manner possible.
The New Berlin band IN rendering
music at Lake Park whore several speech.
os were made. Games OF all kinda are
being played and amuaomonia Of every
variety ndulgod In. Barmora from all
sections OF Stark oouny who hrc members
Of tho Pomona Grange, are present and
all are having good time,
The speaking commenced at 2 o'clock.
Mr.. II. II. Smith, OF Delaware, Ohio, de-
llyorod an excellent speech, In which he
advocated farmers associations OF every
kind. llo spoke on the good accom-.
pliahcd by the farmers IN having day OF
pleasure. Mr.. Smith In speaker Of the
grange. Samuel Rockhill, on the part Of
the Horticultural society, delivered an
addroaa OF welcome 10 oil farmer. The
picnic IN held for the purpose OF creating
good feeling between the mcmbora OF the
Pomona Grange. Several Maaalllon pco,
pie are present at Lake Park and are tak'
Ing In the picnic.
Deputy Cyrua Collars, OF Perry township,
Master j. N. Shnub, OF Canton, and Mrs,
Eggert, secretary Of the grange Of TuacA.
rawNs county, are among the outside
members present,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1890-08-21
nnllrond proporty 10 DO sod.

Clork NJ. W. Sanders OF the United
States circnit court yesterday issued an
order Of sale TO u. u. Wade, aa master
commissioner 10 sell that part OF the
Lake Erie, Alliance and Southern rail.
road company between Alliance and
phalanx. Tho sale Ia 10 bo made within
sixty days In Alliance under q decree OF
foreclosure granted In tho United States
circuit court In favor OF James Il, Dawes
for $4,000. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1890-08-21
TORN TO PIECES.
Fearful Death OF a Man At GreentOwn
Station Yesterday-lsaaC Hoover
the Victim.

Isaac Hoover, the engineer At Camp d
Thompaon'a tile works at Greontown,
near Canton, was caught on belt used TO
convey power TO pump and ha body was
drawn over wheel whore II was tightly
wodgod. Tho belt was ton inches wide
and passed over Hooyer'a breast crushing
out hla life between II and the upper part
Of the wheel over which ltran, llooyer'a
body was lying upon tho top Of the whool,
face upward, and death must have been
very sudden 40 tho Pipe ho had been
smoking was still between hla lips. II
was necessary 10 cut the belt In order To
exirloate the body.
Hoover was alone at the time, the om-
ployea being engaged In ball playing after
their noon lunch, The deceased leaves a
widow and four children.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1890-08-21
For salo--.Roal Estate,

The heirs Of the late Samuel Shaffor
will sell Mt Public Auction, on Saturday,
August 23d, at 1 o'clock p, M. upon tho
promises, the following described real cs-
tate, In the city OF Alliance, Stark County,
o.: the stone front store room known as
the ShaiIer block, on north side Of Main
street, being the most desirable business
location In the cityi Is q feet front by 10
feet deep; three iloors; was built two
years ago and is In tho best of repair.
Terms OF sale; one-third cash, ono-third
In one year and one-third in two years;
with six per cent interest, secured by
mortgage on the promises. For further
particulars inquire Of JAbob or Henry
Shanor, Alliance, q, l20ht-w
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1890-08-21

eThere's a corset that Isn't
a corset, a waist with straps
for the shoulders and rows
Of buttons to button on
skirts and stocking supporters
and SO forth--the Ball Waist
land that's about the whole
OF il, No; you can put It
In the washtub-no metal in
II or on Il.
II is worth your seeing, II
for nothing but how 10 sew
on buttons'to button easyand
never come of. and how to
make buttonholeS wear for
ever,
Women differ in their ways
OF thinking and dressing as
we'll as in other ways. This
waistois for women whose
minds are made up that they
won't wear corsets.
There's much TO be said
on both sides; but did you
ever hear OF a woman who
hadn't made up her mind in
some way1 and is there any
possible use in trying to get
her to change it1 She will
and she will; or she won't
and she won't.
You can get the Ball
Waist and wear it a week or
two or three, and, II you
don't want it, take it back to
the store and get your money
omoloo comEr CO., ohicaEo ana New rork.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1890-08-21

A pleasant birthday party was glvon
Miss Maud Baohtol NJ her homo In New
Berlin Thursday evening, and very
pleasant timo was had, During the oven
ing an elegant supper was served. Among
those proaont from q distance were Mr.,
and Mrs. w, ID, Thcobald, Miss Harriet
Shorb and Miss Minnie Bnrlottof Canton,
Miss Emma Shrlnor OF Akron, Miss Grace
Myers OF Mogadorc, aud Miss Chloo
Moulton OF llartylllo.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1890-08-21
FUNERAL OF WILLIAM BETz.

The Remains Inferred at Tolodo--.Addi-
tional Particulars In Regard TO His
Life
Last nights NEws.DEMooRAT was the
only papor In Canton that gave the par.
ticulhra Of tho death Of VIM. Betz, who
atarvod TO death in clover ilold at
Trombloy,
A telegram was received yesterday by
Probate Judge Fawcett from DR.. Toby Of
Toledo, stating that the remains OF Will
liam Botz had boon Inferred at that place.
On account OF the railroads refusing 10
carry the body II was not brought to this
city.
Mrs. Botz did not attond her husbands
funeral ON account OF the late hour at
which tho telegram notifying her OF his
death, was received.
Tho deceased was q member OF the
Royal Arcanum, in which society he car
riod life insurance policy for 5000. He
was also member OF the German Aid
Society and was one OF It's hardest work.
ers, Mrs. Betz has the sympathy OF do
voted friends In her bereavement.