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Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-04-09
to the line, let the chips fall where they may"


The constable endeavored to get him to
talk about the robbery of Joel Garrison's
horse. Filler seemed to know something
about this affair, and told the constable
that he would think the matter over and
would probably tell him something that
might do him some good.
1t has been wonder to those interested
in Fller's capture that he carried re-
volver about without having it loaded.
1t will be remembered that when he was
captured his revolver had no cartridges
in at all.
On Sunday parties went to the spot
where Filler was captured, and found in
the sand six big cartridges which fitted
the revolver that was taken from Filler.
An examination showed that the revolver
had self-extractor, and it is supposed
when Filler was captured he "broke' his
revolver and the cartridges fell out.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-04-09
DISTRICT MEETING.
knights of the Golden Eagle and Grand
Officers.

knights of the Golden Eagle and Grand
Officers.
Tuesday the Bridgeton District, X. G,
E., held session in the rooms of Bridge
ton Castle, No. 13. There were a large
number of Eagles present, and the occas-
sion was most pleasant one.
This District comprises the two Castles
here, the Castle at Elmer and the one at
Port Norris.
The Grand Officers present were Grand
Chief Walter A. Barrios, Grand Master
of Records E. D. Senseman, Past Grand
Chief Joseph Arnold, Grand High Priest
J. H. Traschel and Grandn Sir Herald
William T. Dubois. ~
The session was decidedly interesting
and splendid speeches we've made by
those high in authority. The Past Chier's
degree was conferred upon several ap-
plicants.
After the lodge session the visitors and
members went down to S. M. Ggden's
dining rooms, where they enjoyed a
splendid collation..
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-04-09
REPUBLICAN LEAGUE,
The annual Meeting and Election of OFF,
GERS Tuesday Night.

The Annual Meeting and Election of Off
GERS Tuesday Night.
The Bridgeton Republican League held
their annual meeting Monday in their
rooms over Francis Seeley's Carpet ware
rooms. There was good-sized gathering
of Republicans and much enthusiasm in
the meeting.
President Joseph higgins called the
meeting to order and after a few prelimi-
nary remarks announced that it was the
annual meeting of the League and the
election of officers, and the League pro-
ceeded to the election of officers for the
ensuing year. The following persons
were chosen:
President-Joseph higgins.
Vice Presidents-Firstw ward, John n.
Glaspell; Second ward, DR.. J. r, G..
Thompson; Third ward, Samuel Gaskill;
Fourth ward, w. B. Trenchard.
Secretary-George Hughes.
Corresponding Secretary-Charles F.
Reeve.
Treasurer-ClarenceD Dubois.
Executive Committee-First ward,
Isaiah F. Barnes; Second ward, Lorenzo
Woodruff; Third ward, Richard Trench
ard; Fourth ward, John L. Hubbs.
There was nearly enough money raised
to pay off all Indebtedness of the League.
The balance was promised to be raised
inside of week.
| A committee composed of Hon. j. n.
| Glaspell. DR.. J. r. c. Thompson, VIM
E. Riley and S. P. Fithian was appointed
to arrange for a Smoker" for the
League to be held in their rooms, when
all representative business Republicans
will be given an invitation to participate.
This is done in order show the people
| what pleasant rooms the League have,
| and to arouse even more enthusiasm in
the League. This idea is good and will
have great tendency to increase the
membership.
New members are constantly joining
the League. Several new ones last night.
The rooms are bright, pleasing and at
tractive and all are welcome.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-04-09
SHOT HIMSELF.
Void Arrested Charged With Shooting
His Wife and Then Determines
to End His Own Miser-
able ExiStepco

able Existence.
After shooting at his wife, breaking
away from his captors, roaming around
all Monday night, Fred Void was cap
tured by the officers Tuesday afternoon.
Overcome by remorse and partially
crazed by rum, he takes quick advantage
of the officers, and attempts to kill him
self.
All this created a great excitement on
Tuesday afternoon, and what was near
ly tragedy was upon the lips of pretty
much everybody down town.
Void Is Arrested.
Early Tuesday Constable Ayars start
ed out to find Void. He had in his posi-
ton warrant sworn out by Void's
father-in law, John Gaunt. The COM
plant made before Mayor Appelgate,
charged Void with attempting the life of
his own wife Monday night. The story
of this almost tragedy was pictured
graphically in the PIONEER Tuesday.
The officers knew little what to do
when they began their search for Void.
They knew he had gone out Irving ave
nue. Monday night after he broke away
from Cant, but they had no idea which
direction he took.
Tuesday afternoon Constable Ayars
and policeman Smith started after the
fellow. They did not know him and
were accompanied by Cant, who was
anxious for the arrest of the young man,
as he feared for the life of his daughter
while Void was at liberty.
The officials thought possibly Void
would attempt to. get out of town on a
train and they bounded the 2.55 West Jer-
sey train and rode as far as Irving ave-
nue. station. Void did not get on the cars
and they left the train and walked down
the railroad toward Commerce street. 1t
was thought possible that Void might be
in hiding in the swamps along the road.
The officers and Cant walked leisure
ly along until they were about opposite
the ice plant building. Then a young
man was noticed walking along, and
Cant excitedly said that it was Void.
The fellow did not appear to notice the
officers and walked directly into their
arms. Officer Smith took hold of him
and informed him that he was under ar
rest.
Void made no resistance and with
Smith holding his left arm and Constable
Ayars his right proceeded to march down
Commerce street.
All the way along Void and Cant were
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-04-09
Safe Deposit and Trust Companv.

The Board of Directors of the Safe De-
post and Trust Company held meeting
Saturday night in this city.
Subscriptions to the amount of $4,000
were reported. Assurances have been
received by the Board that $25, 900 will be
forthcoming from parties outside of the
State If desired, so that there is no doubt
about the formation of the company, with
capital of at least $lOO,OOO. 1t is deemed
desirable, however, to place the whole of
the $4,000 locally if possible, and active
measures will be taken this week to place
the stock in this and Salem counties.
subscriptions will be received by any
of the members of the Board of Directors
up to three O'Clock p. NJ, ON Wednesday,
April 10Th.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-04-09
RE STOLE THE HORSE.

Filler is the Man Who Took Joel Garrison's
Horse.
Constable Frank Lore had not been at
work upon the horse stealing of Joel Gar
rison, of Friendship, before he was con-
WINGED that Charlie Filler was the man
who took it.
On Saturday Constable Lore had Cap
tain Buck, of Winslow, come here. The
captain saw Garrison's horse driven
through that village and saw the man
who was driving it.
That morning Capt. Buck went through
the Jail and Immediately Unidentified
Filler as the man who had the animal.
Filler was not acquainted with the facts
in the case.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-04-09
SHOOTING AFFRAY.
Excitement on Church st. Monday Night.
Fired With Rum Voc Hunts up His
Wife to.Shoot Her.

Wife to.shoot Her.
The upper end of Church street was the
scene of wild excitement about O'Clock
Monday night, Frederick Void started the
rumpus. By his actions it would seem
that he had murder at heart and he tried
to kill his wife.
The trouble happened at the home of
John Cant, where the wife of Void, who
is daughter of Mr.. Cant, lives.
Void and his wife parted some time ago
and have since been living apart, Mrs.
Void making her home with her father.
Monday night fired up with rum, Void
visited the house. He went armed with
seven-shooter loaded. There was
party going on lat the house, and Void
tried to enter, but found the door locked
against him, but it was finally opened
and he partly gained admission, but was
elected from the house by Mr.. Cant.
When in the yard he seemed to want to
shoot his wife, who also made her ap-
pearance at the door. Void fired several
shots, and Mr.. Cant, fearing some of
them would go in the house and do some
-
him. The pistol was so close to Cant s
head that the powder from the cartridge
singed his eyebrows.
After the last cartridge in Void's re-
volver was exploded he took the weapon
and struck Cant over the head with it.
Mr.. Cant tried to hold Void afprisoner
| while Louis Beckhardt came down after
an officer, but he got away from him, al
though there were dozen or more men
around there.
| The shooting attracted the attention OF
the whole neighborhood. Many persons
gathered about the house. Officer Gar
rison went up to the house, but Void had
escaped, running out Irving avenue.
| Mrs. Void and Mrs. Cant were terribly
shocked by the occurrence and wanted
the officer to stay all night at the house
] fearing return of Void.
| Void threatened his wife's life, so she
swore out warrant for his arrest and il
was given to Constable Ayars to serve
Domestic trouble and bad whiskey
prompted Void to make the attempt upor
the life of his wife. =
Some think he did the shooting NOR,
to frighten his wife, but others think h,
meant to kill her and also her father
when Mr.. Cant grappled with him.
At !any rate Void took a very bad and
serious aspect of the affair and might
have been murderer right there.
Mrs. Void said that night she never
knew him to take drink, and thinks he
was drunk to make such murderous
attack on her.
Void is said to be rather quiet sort OF
fellow, but it is supposed fired up with
rum as he was, he made up his mind to
kill his wife and went to the house with
that intention in his mind.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-04-09
Burned the Clothing.

Tuesday afternoon about four O'Clock
town road he noticed bright light shin
ing in the house of Charles Bond, at Oak
villa. Knowing no one was at home he
burst in the house and found lot of
clothing on fire in a closet. With the as
slstance of neighbors, Miller extinguish-
ca the flames before much damage was
done.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-04-09
anne to Bridgeton last night from Phila-

came to Bridgeton last night from Phila-
delphia.
He has been in State Prison several
times, once here for forgery, and the last
time he was sent up from Burlington
county. He has been out of State Prison
for nine months.
Mr.. Tomlinson and his son are to be
congratulated upon their plucky and sue
cessful effort to save their property, and
they made neat and important capture.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-04-09
Notice of ASSIGNMENT,

NOTICE is hereby given that Constant Albert
~ son. of the City Of Bridgeton, County of Cum
berand, and State of New Jersey, hath this twenty
first day of March, A. d. 1896. made an assignment
of his estate, to the subscriber for the equal bene
fit of his creditors, and all claims of creditors,
against said estate must be presented under oath
or affirmation to the subscriber, at his Office No.
three months from the date of said assignment, or
be forever barred from coming in for division of
said estate.
J. OGDEN BURT. Assignee.
Dated March 81, 1896. s25 wed St
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-04-09
WHOLE NO. 25O2

talking about the Monday night shoot
ing, and Void seemed to be very des-
pondent.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1896-04-09

Continued on Fifth psge.)
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-23
FLAGRANT FORGERY.
A CLEVER SCHEME BY WHICH
MONEY WAS SECURED.
Plausible Plan introduced Through
the Agency of n Mere Boy, Who
Probably Was Used as a Blind
by Wiser Heads.

Messrs. Schock and Marshall, the
grooers at the corner of Lake and Cleve-
land avenue, have been made the Victims
Of clever scheme by which money was
obtained A few evenings ago a boy
about twelve years old entered the store
and handed one Of the clerks note pur-
porting to come from Josiah Hartzell,
Jr., and requesting that check on the
Farmers bank, for S16.25, and signed
by him, be cashed. Mr.. Hartzell Is a
customer OF the firm, and as the note
and check both looked to be genuine, and
all the banks were closed, It looked to
the unsuspecting clerk perfectly reason
able request and the cash was according
ly handed the boy. The check was
turned over to Massillon firm in pay
ment for merchandise, and nothing
further was thought Of the matter until
yesterday afternoon, when the check was
returned to the Farmers bank for col
lection, and Mr. Hartzell notified, who
Immediately pronounced the entire affair
a fragrant forgery. 1t was a pretty
smooth piece Of scheming, and there is
one concern in Canton who will be more
careful in handling checks hereafter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-23
a Venerable Subscriber,

Mr. Valentine Mong, of Paris township,
a respected and venerable citizen, called
at the Democrat Office Tuesday and
renewed his subscription to the Stark
County Democrat This is the fifty
third time Mr.. Mong has renewed his
subscription to this substantial publica-
tion, and it seems to him to be a fountain
of perpetual youth, as he looks younger
every time he comes in.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-23
LOST A LIMB
While Attempting to Beard a Moving
Electric Car, and Now Sues
For Damages.

Charles Bachmann has sued the Can
ton MassiIlon Electric Street Railway
Company to secure a Judgment Of $4,000
for damages alleged to have been sus-
tained by injury. Plaintiff alleges that
on July 13, 1895, he was on a car going
to Reedurban. At place wo miles from
the village he stepped off and on learn
ing that he was not at the right place, he
attmpted to get on the car again, while it
was moving, and was thrown to the
ground, bruised, sprained and his left
foot run over. He had to go to hospital
and have it amputated at the instep, and
later went to the infrmary, where it was
necessary to cut off the leg at the knee
He has been unable to attend to any bust
ness since and brings suit for the amount
named. Nat @. & J. S. Mclean are
plaintiffs attorneys.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-23
DISTRESSING.
WIFE OF A MAPLETON FARMER
DROWNED.

She Had just Got Up From a Bed ot
Sickness and Tainted, Her Head
Falling Into a Little Spring
Ruu-Commuuity Shocked.
A most distressing case of drowning
occurred near Mapleton Friday afternoon,
the victim being the wife of David
Lowery, a we'll known farmer.
The husband was absent and had left
his wife alone with the family. She had
just got up from sickbed the day be,
fore, having baby only seven days old.
The particulars of the drowning will
never be known, but 1t is supposed that
Mrs. Lowery, went out to PICK dande-
lions. She was in a weakened condition
and the sun being hot, she was overcome
and tainted away. In falling, her head
just reached little spring run that
trickled along through the yard, dis,
tance of about one hundred yards from
the house. Her face lay in the water and
she was drowned
Her little boy, three years of age, found
her some time later, but did not realize
what had happened. When Mr.. Lowery
came home, the little one lisped that his
mother was lying down by the little
stream. The husband and father rushed
to the spot and found that life had been
extinct for some time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-23
BECAME FLIGHTY.
AN ITALIAN LABORER SUFFERS
SERIOUS INJURIES.
Sees an Approaching Hose Reel.
Fears a Collision, Attempts to.
Jump From a Wagon aud Is
Thrown to the Pavement.

10 EdNemeuts
Angelo Baptiste, an italian laborer,
wes seriously injured Friday afternoon
Baptiste, with several other laborers, was
returning from work in the West End in
gravel wagon, and was coming up West
Tuscarawas street., when the alarm Of
fire was sent in from box 30. No. hose
company, OF Dueber avenue was making
q rapid run to the box, and Baptiste, see
ing the approaching apparatus, became
alarmed and fearing that collision
would occur, he attempted to leap from
the wagon. Just as he arose, the wagon,
In making turn to get out of the way Of
the approaching hose reel, struck the street
car track and Baptiste was thrown vio-
lently to the brick pavement. He struck
on his head and 1t was feared for time
that the man was killed. He was hastily
picked up and carried to nearby gro
oery, where Drs. Swartz and Jump made
an examination and found that the skull
was not fractured. There was one cut
about four inches in length and other
contusions. The injured man was taken
to his home, No. go Madison street in
street car, by his friends.
1t was rumored up town that No. 8
hose cart had run over tho man. This
proved to be canard, as No. 5, with
Driver Petit In the seat, was fully 100
yards away when the accident occurred.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-23
PFOUTS--GOCKLEY.
Two Popular Young People Join
He rts and Destinies and
Begin Life Anew.

Mr. 7. Sherman Pfouts and Miss
Elenora Gockley were united in wedlock
Wednesday night at o'clock, by Rev.
H. Clay Ferguson. The ceremony took
place at the residence of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs Levi NJ. Gockley, No.
321 South Market street. Mr.. G. W. Pfouts,
brother of the groom, and Miss Anna
Gockley, a sister of the BRIDE acted as
groomsman and brides maid. After
the ceremony the guests all sat down to
an elegant luncheon, which had been
prepared for them. There were many
people present, and the presents received
were numerous and costly. Among the
out of town guests were Mr.. William
Bell, of Dennison, o.; W. c. Pfouts, of
Youngstown, o.. and Miss Bullock, of
Alliance. The newly welded pair have
the best wishes of numerous friends, for a
happy and prosperous marital existence
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-23
PURSE AND CLASSES
For the Race Meeting to be Held by
the Canton Driving Park Co.,
July /. 2. 3 and 4.

The directors of the Canton Driving
Park Company met in the Office of Secre-
tary A. Bruce Correll, Thursday after.
noon. The following purses ana classes
have been arranged for the meeting July
/, 2, 3 and A. in Canton:
wednesday-2:4O pace, $3.50; three,
minute trot, $3.50; 2:24 pace, 1850,
Thursday-2:24 trot, $780, 2:1O pace,
$500; 2:l9 trot, 1850. o.
Friday-2:2O pace, $3.50; 2;35 trot, $3.50
2:29 pace, $780,
Saturday-2:14 trot, S4OO; 2;l6 pace,
$3.50; 2:2S trot, $500.
Entries will close at midnight on Tues
day June 23. The c., H. & D. circuit
has always been the best in the state of
Ohio, and this will be the best racing
ever had in Canton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-23
Linke. .Mnnter.

Mr.. Edward NJ. Linoke and Miss Clara
Munter were married at o'clock We'd
nesday evening at the parsonage of
Father Arnould. After the ceremony
they were driven to the home OF the
brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Munter, No. 10 South Young street,
where an elegant supper had been pre-
pared for them. The presents were very
numerous. The newly married couple
will at once go to house keeping at No.
10 South Young street.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-23
Licensed to Wed,

The following persons have secured
licenses TO marry:
A. B. Vantine and Mary Norman,
North Lawrence.
Joseph Grabill and Minerva +. Roden,
berg, Massillon.
Edward J. Critchheld and Florence
Welsh, Massillon.
Robert Kennedy and Kittie Wilhelm,
Minerva.
T. Sherman Pfoutz and Elenora Cock
ley, Canton.
Henry J. Kintz and Emma S. Thomp-
son, Canton.
Charles Obelart and Emma Rochette,
Canton.
Edward NJ. Linck and Clara A. Munter,
Canton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-23
COTELL DENIES.
Evident That the Fellow is Either
Feigning or Insane.

Akron, o., April 16.-(Special y
Romulus Cotell denies that he had made
any confession to having committed the
Stone murder. From further conversa-
tion had with him it is very evident that
he expects to be acquitted, and apparently
that his counsel will attempt to prove
that the confession he made was wrung
from him by force, and that it is without
foundation. Coten received letter from
a young woman in Rock Greek, Ohio,
full Of sympathetic advice, and telling
him to ask Gods forgiveness. Asked If
he had done so, Cotell said: "No, there
is nothing to forgive me for. :"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-23

Canton people interested in the enter
prise About three months ago they leased
considerable land about half a mile from
Mechanicstown, and began drilling. After
drilling for some little time, they struck a
flow Of oil that twleve experts pronounce
a high grade of a beautiful amber color
with specific gravity Of 46. Owing to
a break in the machinery the parties are
now compelled to cease boring, but they
hope to be ready to shoot the well next
week. Steps are now being taken to or
ganize o stock company.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-23
Two Lives Saved,

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of junction City, H.,
was told by her doctors she had Consumption
and that there was no hope for her, but two
bottles Dr. Kings New Discovery completely
cured her and she says 1t saved her life. Mr..
Thos. Eggers, 139 Florida St, San francisco,
sutft red from dreadful cold, approaching Con-
sumption, tried without result everything else
then bought one bottle of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery and in two weeks was cured. He is
naturally thankful. 1t is such results, of which
these are samples, that prove the wonderful
efficacy of this medicine in Coughs and Colds.
Free trial bottles at Durbin, Wright & Co.'s
Drug Store. Regular size SOC and 81 90.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-23
Peter ]. Collins. AssIrnee.

Lawrence Conrad and Catharine Con
rad, of Plain township, who both owr
farms in Lorain county, filed deed
OF assignment in probate court today
Peter ]. Collins Is made assignee. MT
Conrad's asset are ti.5OO, liabilities moi
estimated, and Mrs. Conrad's assets ar,
$500, liabilities not estimated.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-23
CIRCULAR SAW
Claims Victim in the Person of a
Well Known Citizen of Col
umbiana County.

Inflrmary Director Bixler received
word, a day or two since, that Infirmary
Director Roller, OF Columbiana county,
would be in Canton Tuesday, and that
matters in which the two counties are
jointly interested, would be discussed
and plans Of action decided upon. Instead
Of Mr.. Roller, came word that the gen
tleman had met with an accident which
caused his death. He was working about
a saw and in some manner his clothing
was caught, and be was dragged into the
revolving circular receiving such In
iuries as proved fatal in a short time
Mr.. Bixler was greatly shocked to hear
of the death Of Mr. Roller, who was a
splendid gentleman and useful citizen.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-23
GENERAL SHERWOOD ON SPRING

Green spring has come, the trees are bright,
The lilac buds are turning white;
The onions have commenced to sprout,
The woodchuck's started on the scout;
The carrion crow is flying high.
The cat-owl opens wide bis eye;
The bobolink IL bobbing gay,
And hens ave on their biggest lay;
The German band plays long for beer,
The farmer yokes the wild eyed steer;
And while he plows the garden up,
The boy cajoles the brindle pup;
The loaftr loafs in shoddy clothes,
With rocky mien and ruddy nose;
And maidens fair. in colors bright,
Make pocketbooks seem out of sight,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-04-23
weybreobt. The occupants were thrown
violently to the ground, severely injuring
Mrs. Brosius.
Appenlinp the Case.

Lisbon, April 17-(Speoial.) 1.-The
attorneys for the defense in Sdlem's SEN
satlonal Kitkbride vs.. Doutt damage
case, took exception to the courts ruling
in having overruled their motion for
new trial in the case, and took fifty days
time in which to file their exceptions and
appeal to the circuit court.