The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-05-04
RAILWAY ACCEPTS
THE FRANCHISE
Nothing Stands In the Way Of
improvements of C. NJ. E. Ry.
SOME TROUBLE AT NAVARRO.
Sentiment Is Divided In Regard to Fran
chise Business Men oppose It as They
Say 1t VIII Ipjure Their
Business.
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Massillon, May 3.-The C. NJ. Z. rail-
way company has rendered City Clerk
Seaman its written acceptance of the
terms and conditions embodied in the
ordinance granting the company an ex-
tension Of franchise passed April %,
1900. So far as Canton and Massillon
is concerned nothing now stands in the
way of the company making the i'm
provements and extensions contem-
plated. The money necessary for the
work, 1t is understood, is already at the
disposal of the company, and there is
evidence of activity all along the lines
now in operation. The officials of the
company have another wrestling match
on hand at Navarro. A franchise is
sought in that village and is, of course,
very necessary to the construction of
the line to that town.
The council held meeting Tuesday
evening but the street car matter was
not broached. The council of the viii
lage will not meet again for two weeks.
Sentiment in Navarro Is divided in re-
gard to the franchise matter. Many
of the citizens want the line built.
Business men are almost unanimously
opposed to 1t as they contend that the
building of the line will injure their
business They assert with emphasis
that plenty of Navarrites will go to
Massillon to buy goods but mighty few
Massillonians will come Navarrewards
on the same mission. The old council
was in favor of granting the franchise.
How the new organization feels on the
subject is not known. 1t is said no can
vass has been made to ascertain their
position on the question. The C. NJ. e.
company will endeavor to secure fran
chise. How badly they want it is, nee
essarily, conjectural. 1t seems prob
able that the line would not produce any
hair-raising dividends on the recent
large increase in the company's capi-
talization. The line might be remuner-
ative in years to come but the chances
are that for long time the line might
be used by the seeker for solitude as
the haven of his desires. How badly
the C. M. E. company wants permis-
sion to invade the hitherto unmolested
haunts of the Navarritte will be shown
at the next meeting of the village coun-
ell. Mr.. Lynch may have another
chance to timber up his persuasive
eloquence. To what extent he will lin
Der will be awaited with interest both
by those of Navarro who do not want
. ha nd rKIn do Tn,
the meantime Massillon is pretty nearly
satisfied with the progress being made
along the lines of improvement here.
ADAM PITT DEAD.
John Adam PITT died at his home,
corner Jarvis avenue and Walnut street
last night at o'clock. He was in his
S1st year and death resulted from the
infirmities of age. Deceased was ma
tive Of Germany and has been in this
country for 16 years. He is survived by
his wife, two sons and three daughters.
John PITT and Miss Lizzie PITT, of this
city; Valentine PitZ, Of Coolridge, a
daughter residing in New York and one
will be held from the family residence
Saturday afternoon. The Rev. ]. Z.
Digel, of st. Johns church, will con-
duct the services. Interment in Mas
sillon cemetery.
PRETTY WEDDING.
A very pretty wedding occurred east
of the city Wednesday evening, at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Mauger,
when Miss Bertha Mauger, their daugh-
ter, and Mr.. Alonzo Richards were made
husband and wife. The home was nice
ly decorated with palms and flowers.
Many friends of the young couple were
present and witnessed the ceremony
which was performed by Rev. L. H.
BURY, of st. Paul's church. The bride
was accompanied by Miss Bertha
Wertzberger and Mr.. Oscar Richards,
a brother of the groom, was best man.
After receiving the well wishes of the
assembled guests sumptuous wedding
collation. was served. Many beautiful
and useful presents were received. Mr..
and Mrs. Richards will reside in Rich
Vile avenue, after short honeymoon
trip.
LOUIS J. BLAKE.