The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-07-23


cured large club. He heard some one
coming down street and thought II was his
assallant IL proved, however, that II was
Machamer. In the darkness the man
with the club did not notice that II was
not the person with whom he had been
quarreling, and dealt him a terrible blow
on the side of the head. Bending over
his victim he saw that he had hit the
wrong man and turned and fed, Macha-
mer never fully recovered from the effects
OF the blow, the depression OF the skull
and the consequent pressure OF the brain
causing an impediment In his speech.
THE MURDERER.
Clinton E. Andreas is about 21 years of
age. He is not large man being about
live feet seven inches in height, and
weighing about Ids pounds. He formerly
lived at Canal Dover with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison Andreas. His
father who was q prominent citizen OF
Canal Dover, died about two months ago.
Andreas has been employed with his
brother in the commission business at the
Canton Produce Company's store, corner
OF East Tuscarawas and Cherry streets.
He is q married man. He has been party
III several disturbances in the city, and
has not kept the best of company. While
not particularly quarrelsome, he is a man
quick to resent real or imagined insult.
fiis brother Alonzo, is the head member of
tub NdHtdu n DTOLner
Fred is a miller at Canal Dover, and
another Charlie is druggist at that place.
A brother Dennis, also liveC at Canal
Dover. Mrs. VIM. Brothers, of this city,
is sister of young Andreas. Another
sister, the widow of Rev. Davis, late of
Trenton, Ohio, is also living at Canal
Dover. Andrea's mother is still living
and is an estimable lady.
THR MURDERED MAN.
Francis Machamer, or Frank, as he was
usually called, was born in Hartville in
the year 1855, and was therefore 36 years
OF age. He was son Of jackson Macha-
mer, and spent his early life on his faith
er's farm. When he grew older he be-
came tired of farm life and left homo,
working at different shops in this and
other cities. Later he took job on the
section, working for the Cleveland & Can
ton railroad company in the yards. About
three and half years ago he married
Harriet, daughter of George Schlemmer
of this city. They did not get along well
together, and on March 16, 1891, she was
granted a divorce from him, the grounds
for divorce being cruelty and non.sup-
port. Machamer, though stating to his
friends that the charges were not true,
made no defense, and his wife, was de-
creed divorce, $500 alimony and the GUS
tody of their child, Beatrice, two and one
half years Of age. The deceased was a
man who drank considerably, but was by
no means quarrelsome man. de Is de-
scrlbed by his friends as being quiet and
inoffensive and good workman. De-
ceased leaves father and mother, Mr..
and Mrs. jackson Machamer, two broth
ers, Houston and Abraham, and two sis
ters, Leah Machamer and Mrs. Susan Es-
sig. All reside near Hartville.
Fred Crater, the missing witness return
ed to the city last night and was examin-
ed by the coroner today. To the coroner
he gave the following evidence in sub
stance: NJ reside at No. 10l East Fifth
street and am employed by j. r. Fannan,
with Clinton Link Andreas. Have
known him for about two years. Was
not acquainted with Machamer. l met
Andreas Saturday night about 8 o'clock in
Heany's barber shop in North Walnut
street. He got shaved and left him in
the chair. l met him again between
8 and o'clock at the corner of
then we went to a saloon, and remained
there about ten minutes. Then we went
down to Charley Kelley's place. We
staid there about ten minutes. Later we
went up to Balser's. Then we came down
street and went back to the "Red 'front.'
or Kelley's place. This was between II
and u o'clock. Machamer and an old
man came into the saloon from the direc-
ton of the parlor. We met Machamer
and the old man at the bar. Link COM
menced to kid the old man. Right after
that we all drank beer together. Link
shortly afterwards asked the old man to
have another glass. Machamer seemed
to be mad because Andreas didn't ask
him to drink. Machamer went up to Link
and muttered something, but don't know
what he said. Then Machamer and the
old man left the saloon. Link and
stayed in the saloon about three minutes
and then went outside. When we got out
side Machamer and the old man were
standing there. did not hear the con-
versation which took place between
Andreas and Machamer there. At either
the saloon door or the parlor door Mach
amer caught hold of Links arm and
turned him around, and said II am loaded
for you.n
Link said, "Go away don't want any
trouble with you and don't want to fight
you.n l don't remember Machamer max
ing any answer to that. Then Link and 1
walked up street. We started ahead and
Machamer and the old man started be-
hind us. They were not far behind us.
Machamer caught up to us in front of the
barber shop and caught Andreas by the
arm and turned him around. Link said,
"Go away from me-" Machamer grum-
bled something but l do not know what ii
was. | wasn't near enough to hear.
Machamer kept following and Link kept
backing up, When near the electric light
pole Link stopped down and picked some
thing up, don't know what he picked up.
snow keep away from me-" Link said
while Machamer was still advancing.
"I'm loaded for you and am going 10
give it to you," said Machamer.
Andreas said, VI am loaded for you too,
am loaded for BEARS"
l wasn't in very good condition myself
but am positive heard Machamer say
II am loaded for YOU"
The witness seemed to be positive
about any remarks. Machamer made,
tSns aai WAS andreas aDs said. s. After MacS- saS
amer said NJ am loaded for you,'
the witness stated that Link said, "You'll
have to give il to me damned quick
Then Link hauled off and hit him. Mach
amer was about five feet away when he
was struck. Machamer staggered and
fell against the building pretty hard bu
did not fall to the ground. Link did moi
hit Machamer the second time. / am pos
| tive that there was no blow struck bu
| the first one. Machamer was facing Linl
when he struck him. picked up bricl
| Just after Machamer was struck. Linl
| turned to me and said: "Throw tina
away threw II out along the curb. w
| left right after Link hit Machamer. W.
| walked down east to the first street. Wen
down that street to the next, then wen
west to the Connotton, up the Connottor
| to Tuscarawas street and then walked
back to the barber shop. Machamer wal
still leaning up against the building. Linl
said: "Didn't treat you right at the sa
loon?n Machamer simply answered
'yes." Link didn't call him any names
| We left few moments later and walked
down to Kelley's place. Then we eam'
| up and stayed quite little while. W.
met several fellows and walked over to
wards the track. left him talking :,
these fellows. came back after awhil,
| aud Link and went over towards the de
| pot. We had racket with fellow owe
| In the alley. / picked up a brick but ther,