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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-09-10
REAL ESTATE MORTGAGES.

John q. Evans and Nettie Evans to
Samuel Good, lot "a, New Berlin,
$500.
Floyd L. Stevens and wife to Jacob
H, Schweitzer, part of northeast quar-
ter Of section 2. Canton, $4,000.
Frederick Broda and Katherine
Broda to the Dime Savings Bank Co.,
part of lot 1854, Canton, $65OO.
Adolph H. Abrams to the First Ma
tional Bank Co., part of lot 1878, Can
ton, $2500
Clara Paul to the Massillon Loan
and Building Co., lot 2072, Massillon,
s176.
Lewis Blame and Elizabeth Blame to
Josiah r. Hosler, lots 155, 1856, 157,
158, Osnaburg, $3.50.
William Friedman to Fleet Foot
Tribe OF Improved Order of Redmen,
lots and in the Ensign addition
to Canton. $500.
Levi and Ida Lautzeheiser to John
Keim, part Of southeast quarter of
section as. Nimishillen township, $2,-
800.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-09-10
MORE BOYS THAN GIRLS

Damascus, Sept. 1S.-The first
weeks work at Damascus academy
progressed satisfactorily, the enroll
ment for the first being 2s pupils, of
which 20 were boys and only eight
girls. This is a remarkable showing
in the face Of the fact that at such
schools the ratio is usually largely in
favor of the gentler ex.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-09-10
EDoEFIELp.

Edgefeld, Sept. 6.-Harry s. McCub-
bin and wife who speDta week at the
Vernon home, returned to their home
at Baltimore, Md. Monday, where Mr..
MeCnbbin is employed In the home Of
fee of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road. Mr.. McCuhbin Is one of the old
and trusted employees. and has two
hundred and Atty men under his
watchful eye. Besides these arduous
duties, Mr.. Maeeubbin IL musical di-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-09-10
Sandy Township Picnic.

At a picnic of the residents of San
dy township, held near Waynesburg,
Saturday, Attorney Atlee Pomerene, of
Canton, delivered an address which he
replied to the speech made by T. G.
Laylin, at the Big -Four picnic at
zwahlen's grove, a week previous.
The picnic was attended by between
1000 and 5000 people, among them
many Cantonians, former residents of
that township.
Mr.. Layhn in his speech opposed
the proposed taxation amendment 10
the state constitution and Mr.. Pom
creme took the opposite stand In his
address he brought out many of the
good points of the proposed amend
ment and spoke of the unfairness of
the present system Of taxation.
Eli Miller also delivered a short aS-
dress in which he spoke OF the need Of
good men in the public ofiees.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-09-10
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER s, 1908
WANT cosTs SECURED.

The Mckinley Hotel company
through their attorneys, Welty & Al
Eaugh, have filed a motion in COM
mon pleas court to have Joanna MUIR
ply and Edward Wonderly give secur-
ity for the costs which will arise
in the damage suits brought against
the hostelry, the result of injuries
received last November in an elevator
accident. Joanna Murphy instituted
the lawsuit in behalf of John Murphy
and E. w. Wonderly for Cornelius r.
Wonderly.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-09-10
PROBATE COURT CALENDAR.

IINODh II NOUtI OALENDAH,
In estate of David Conrad, second
account fled.
In guardianship of Ralph Simpson,
Oscar Richards appointed guardian.
In estate of Michael Borts, inventory
and appraisement filed.
In guardianship of Howard D. Miller,
Kate r. Miller appointed guardian.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-09-10
PENSION DAY.

Yesterday was pension day. The
veterans receive their pensions every
three months and nearly four hundred
put In their appearance at the court
house at that time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-09-10
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

John Harris, 95, railroad man, of
Massillon, to Ella Swihart, 80, Can
ton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-09-10
ANSWERS,

Curtis G. Curtis VS.. the Campbell
Livery company. James ]. Grant, at
torney.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-09-10
CANAL DOVER.

Canal Dover, Sept. 6.-The corner
stone of the new Union hospital was
laid today in the presence of one of
the largest gatherings ever assembled
In this county. The grand lodge, +. &
A. NJ, OF Ohio, had charge of the cere.
monies, representatives from all the
lodges In the county joining in the
parade. Tho address was made by
Attorney r. G. Case, of Canton, and
was a mastery effort.
The Buckeye secular union, an ag-
nostic association, opened a several
days session here today with many
noted personages in attendance,
among whom are Otto Wettstein, of
Chicago, and Prof. Charles Charles
with, editor of the Blue Grass Blade,
of Ken'l cky.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-09-10

Cleveland-Edwin Glenn, 2s, bride
groom of nine days, mysteriously dis
appeared.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-02
TO CRIMINALLY PROSECUTE
 OWNERS OF BUILDING

Mobile. July 1--tspecial. y--cftfzens and oficials of Mobile are worked up over the death Of littis Lizzie Kirlin. the. 6-year.old child who fell through a decayed balcony tr front of the rooms of her parents on Government Street. near Water Street. last nikht ct o'clock.
 The father of the little girl arrived in Mobile this morning. He visited the place of the death of his loved one. saw how insecure were the repairs of the Dorch and immediately retainad counsel to both civtlfy and criminallv prosecute the ownArs of the building.
 There Is certainly criminal reglia. erce in this case" tsaid nasraber Of the law firm today. "and we will csr- tAfnly take acfi0n."
 Mayor Lyons announead today that the affair would be investigated and that in the future. the building inc spsetor would ba charged with rsgaias. fly seeing that the balconies were in good condition. It waa pointed out to him that in carnival time. q faulty balcony might mean treuendoua loss of life. and the Mayor was one of the first 10 see the lesson of yNster- days tragedy. The coroner today res turned a verdict of death bv accident
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-02

bridss parents. Mr. ana Mrs- r. M Douglass on Forest avenue.
 The decorations of the home NY both pretty and effective- Quantties oI palma and vines were ussc with profnsion of yellow daisies. The plan was that of a picture wedding.
 Tn the hall where the ceremony vas performed was an arching of soutnern smilax filled in with curtains or lacs behind which were standing the pridai party. At the appoint sd tiine. the eur tains were opened wide bx two httle kris, Misses Lila Douglass and Mabel Tatunx revealing the bride and groom with their attendants, Misses Ennsa Mc- Cutters and Nellie Routon and Messrs' Frazier Douglass and Horace Reddock. The bride and her maids were atttred in dainty white shirt waist suits, car ryinx arm showers of plunosa ana yellow neid daisies tied with bows oi
 The impressive ceremony was per formed by the pastor In charge or the Meth odist church, Rev. A. l.. Sellers.
 The wedding presents were numerous and costly, ewidencing the popularity of the young couple. The bflde IS one of Luverne's most cnarnIfng young wo- men and quite social favorite.
 The groom is the son Of '. NJ baxter and holds an important position In the
 MT. and Mrs Baxter win be at home to their friends at their beautiful new home on Forest avenue after July l5tn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-02
TRAWEEK-MALoNE.

| s s
 Greenville, July 1.--(speciall-- l--The Methodist s..aurch. superbly decorated in handsom palms. cane and southern snnilax, was the scene of brilliant ana beautiful wedding last night, when the contracting parties were Miss Lola May Traweek. eldest daughter of MT. ana Mrs. I. Y. TraweeiS, and MT. Owen Nei- son Malone. of Jacksonville. Fla.
 After the guests assembled Mrs. HoD- ert BesIand sang in her fnimitable way 'sBecausss by DfHartelot. then the wed- ding march from Lohengrin began. rendered by Mrs. Dunklin and Miss Mc- Mullan on pipe organ and violin.
 The first to enter of the bridal par ty were the fourteen brides maids, tair young girls in dainty white dresses or lingerie and lace. coming singly from the right and left aisless crossing as they met at the altar. and ascending the platform where they formed eres- ent. They were Misses Ruth Dunkiin ana saIlie Atkins, Misses Claire Lee and Frances Beeland, Misses Edith Steiner and Elsie Winl<ler. Misses Ber- tha Scale ana Mary ponald, Misses Ben> nie Williams and Madga Dunklin. Misses Ettie B. Kendricl< and Mary Parker, Misses Erma Ellis and Mildred Thagard. Ths ushers. Prot. F. W. Hods res. pr. Albert Metcalf Mir. Guy Me- Kenzie and Mir. J. H. Wilson. next came up the aisle and then the attendants, Mir. l. '. Traweek, IT,, Mr. Louie Met calf, Mr. Thomas Eln1ore, and maids of honor, Misses Myra Trawesk. Mona Duffee, Ettie Beeland and Leila Ira week entered alternately In same man ner ana formed a crescent outside the altar railing, The bride was accon1pA- fited by her father. ths groom by his best man, Mfr. s. Nelson. Malone meet ing at the altar. The tahleau thus formed of manly strength and woman Iy beauty made a charming and eftec- tive scene The ring eervice was used and the ceremony by Rev. W. O.sWag- geher was impressive and beautiful. Mir and Mrs. Malone. followed bs the Attendants in couples. marched eut of the church to the strains of Mefdei- shons Wedding March.
 Mir. Malone comes from one Of the fine old fatnflies of North Alaeanna. He ts manager of the FloridA Cotton oil 1ailJs ct Jacksonville and Tallahas-
 see and he is esteemed for noble traits that have made. him popular in bust ness and social circles Hi At a:30 MT. and Mrs. Malone left for New Orleans, the bride wearing a trav- ] cling costume of mulberry voile over 1 taffeta, with a stylish hat of black. | From the Crescent City they will go to Washington, Atlantic City. New York and Boston. Returning to New York they will take q steamer for Jackson
 Ville. their future home
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-02
. NEGRO IS KILLED
GASOLINE ExPLosr0N IN MOBILE
 HAS FATAL RESULTS.
Frank Guilhauma. Foreman of Dye House Where Explosion Occurred, Badly Burned Trying to
 Save Nanro,e Life.

Mobile, July .---(special ile pacivily engaged in pressing a pair of trousers in the dye house of r. S Frederic, sos Dauphin street this morn ing. an explosion of gasoline, which he was using In his work, robbed Ben Fryer. a negro employe, of his life and severely burned Frank GuiIhaurna, the foreman of the plant. who heroi ally endeavored to save the negro.
 The explosion occurred at 10:30 o'clock this morning. A small oan of gasoline was In the pressing room of the shop enu from this Fryer had poured out a small portion for his use. Suddenly those in the front part Of the establish- rnsnt. heard . dall boom. RushinR back, they found the negro in flames with his face and breast almost a charred mass from the intense heat Of the explosion The foreman without thought for himself. dashed to the res cue to pull the negro from the spread ing flames. It was then that he re. cstved painful burns about the face and arms. The quick arrival of the fire department saved a serious blaze,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-02
BUREAU GIVES OUT
 CONDITION OF COTTON

Washington. July 1.-The average condition of the cotton crop on June sB. was sf.2 per cent of s fcrrsaL as compared with 7s.7 on May 25 last; f5 on June 25 a year ego; sS 3, on June sg is0e. and SIS. the average of the June condition for the past ten years. This was the announcenert made to- day by the crop reporting board Of the Bureau Of Statistics of the Department of Agriculture. based on reports Of the correspondents and agents of the cone dItion Of cotton on June aS. and the ten-year average, respectively ey States follow: Virginis. g2 and et: North Carolina, s9 and s3: south Car. oiina, Sl and sz; Georgias ss and S1; F1orida, s4 and eS; Alabama, s3 and St; Mississippi, s4 and s1s L6uisiaua. go and s2: Texas. 90 and es; Arkans4s, sS and s3; Tennessee, Ss ana Sss Missous ri, sT and S4: Oklahoma. s{ ana S4.
 The condition of the cotton crop monthly fer the past ten years shows an average of Sz.s per cent on May 2S; SIS on June 2s: Et. on Judy 5Ss 7s.s on August 3s and 6T.e on septem- ber 2S. 3
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-02
IS CHOSEN
NEW PREs1DENT or EDUCATIONAL
 ASSOCIATION.
J. III. Phillips of Birmingham Was One of These Defentea Hist of
 Vice Presidents by


 Cleveland. July I.--Larenzo Dow Harvey. Superintendent of Public Schools, and Superintendent of the Stout Training School of Meuor1fnse. Mich, was elected president of the Na- tfouai Association at q special session of the association today.
 The real contest for tho presidency took place at the session of the nom mating conmittee he association merely ratified the work of the conn rnittee.
 Tha other candidates were Dr, v. 0. Thompson. president of the State Uni- versity, coIunhus. Ohio and [. W. Phillips. supc. .iuteudsnt of Public scioo1s of Birmingham. Alabama.
 The session of the nominating cort- rnittee was secret. Four ballots were required to make the choice. It was previously agreed that the candidate receiving the smallest vote on the sec ond ballot should drop out. The vote for Professor Phillips was twelve on both the first and second ballots, which eliminated him. The contest tl1sA was between pr. Thompson and Professor Harvey who were tied with twenty two votes on the third ballot. The fourth count resulted in twenty three for Professor Harvey and twen- ty-one for tr. Thosmpson-
 ThA twelve vice presidents elected werae First vice president Edwin O. Cooley. IlIfnofe.seoond. John c. Byrues, New York; third. A. H. Mcclure. Art- zona; fourth, C. B. Gibson, Georgia; firth. Joseph Roster. West Virginia sixth, j. L. Mc1Srien. Nebraska; seventh. c. M. Phillips, Pennsy1vania; Eighth, B. ?: Moore. Indiana; Ninth. Charles E. Evans. oklahorna; tenth. James A. Ed wards, Iowa; eleventh. George H. Mar | A3s, er&raf@fh AFfHe Katherine L. Craig, Colorado. A. H. Chamberlain of Pasadera, CaIif., was reelected treasurer. Meua- bcrs of the board of directors, one from each state, were also elected.
 Resolutions upon various educational matters, prepared by the committee on resolutions were adopted
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-02
}. AND N. WINS CASE
WILL NOT ENTER MOBILES NEW
 UNION DEPOT.
enIf rerzninal Company Declared to Be PrSvnte ..Corporaffon -.ovT Wh1cH Rnflroud Cesnsnissien
 Has nc Jurfsdfcfisn.

.-..ts aIA.
 Moh{1e JaIy ---tspecial. .)---Hoiding <1zxR inc fact the Mobile Depot was builf and owned by the Gulf Terminal co. made void the act of the Aiaoama Railroed Commission requiring aal roads entering the Gulf City 70 entsh through the Union Depot. 1uuse Ssssines to-day delivered the affirmative charge in the criminal prose0quco1ns. . o1as.s. 2. fhe Louisville & Nashville Railway Go. for failure to comply with this acI.
 ii will be remembered that long De- fore the new union station was com, olnfed. the l.. & N. announced that n gusiId remain in ife old quarters at the foot of Government Street. The mat ter was brought to the notice or the Railroad Commission and the act was passed making 1t obligatory TOT .ne system to patroriizs the Union station.
 The |. & N stood it's ground how ever and refused to move fr1 An n- dicfment was found and on this indict- ment the road was today brought TOT trial.
 Axtsr Judge ssnsnes has announcsd his decision, prominent Mobtlians wno ment toward having the Louisville ana Nashville enter the Union station. sa1d that they had by no means abandonyd ss ais ssp 'f ssS FsssSn srs ne SanRag ni % iares on the injunction ease now in the Unit cd States Court for the Middle District of Alabama wherehy tho railroad com mission was temporarily restrained from compelling the Smith road from entering the Union depot. The claim that every effort will be made to have fhis temporary injunction removed. and are hopeful of thedr chances in thia ranard on account o8 a recent de- rf&5Sn of the United StaAs court in cMse nf the railroad commission et tne State or Nrississippd vs. the Mobile. JaeikeesS and Kansas City fn which the lfecinfnf was in favor Of the corAn1is- siau. The case are said to be parellst n fn Iiixeiw that applicattcu will be made to Judge Jones this week to diz- eolWe the temporary ,ndunctson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-02
THE CAMPAIGN BOOK
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL
 COMMITTEES ISSUES IT.
The Book fs Pr1hsuneed am Unususl1y Strong mm9 Tnfcresting One-s Repreeenfakive Cinyton's
 Predactfen on. Ticket.


 Washington. July l.-- Especial. ).-- The Democratic campaian beck issued today by the Congressional Committee, has a speech made in the House last session by Representative Burnett. of Alabama. on curf sney, antitrust ana publicity. lesislatton.
 The Carnegie Hall speech delivered last February by William q. Bryan is also incorporated Under a leave to print granted by the House. Represent ative Clayton cf Alabama put the Rry. an speech in the cougressional Record. It Is entitled 'srhou Shall Not Stesl. !" It can be circulated through the malls free by the committee. There Is aiae q short speech in the book by Mir. Clay- ton relating to injunctfons, and which waa evidently put in to bring out Pres. idsnt Roosevelts position on that aues- tion.
 The campaign book is pronounced an unusually strong and interesting one. and contains nearly 400 pages. It will doubtless prove oS great value to local speakers and the information covers a wide range of subjects, and is particu- lariy apt in these parts In which the Republican Party ia Hnown up for it's shortcomings in Congress.
 MoFs than e year ssv Representa- tive Clayton of Alabagna remarked to group of friends at the Capitol that it looked to him as if the Democratic National ticket would read this year; For President. William J. Bryan of NebYaslEA; for vice-rfeatdsnt. Charles A Eewne. of New York. All the in. dieafiona. he said, pointed 10 that tioigst word comes from the West now that there Is strong talk of that very combination at Denver. A great many Democrats have been heard re. cAntlx to express the safAe opinion. It will be interesting to see if NIT. Clay. ton hit it, right SC far in advance of the Nationai Convention.
 Alfred J. stofer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-02
no FACE HTS onrsrr.
Man Wanted fin Bfbb County For Az
 sau1t Es Arrested.

Man Wanted fin Bfbb County For As-
 sault Es Arrested.
 Csntervfl1e, July 1.-~(Speciai. )--- Chief Deputy Sheriff Charles L. Oak ley left at noon today for Raleigh, West Virginia to bring back to Bibh county, . white man by the, name of Joe Jacob who Is in jail at that place having been arrested on charge of criminal assault upon a white girl un- der the age of ten years.
 The assault was committed in the northern. part of this county in the early part of this year, The defendant Of the crime. The grand jury at the spring term of the court, found an tn- dictmeut and since that time the sheriff has been trying to find the defendant. The ease will come up for trial at the fall term of the circuit court of Btbb county.
 On Monday night. the barn and stables of Charley Wilson, 2 prosper west of here were destroyed by ire. He lost two mules, several cows, a bug gy and a quantity of corn and hay. It is supposed that the buildings were set on fire, but up to this writing no trace of the criminal has been found.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-02
rrovU,arw, Union omeers.

BirnoIn ghan. July l.--tspeclaIJ--
 Tn "a stormy session wb ich continued until after midnight the Alabama r ar, n,srs Co-operative ahd Educational IT,io, sJeeted the following officers for
 W A. Morris. president, Lamar coun- +v. W. Kelsey, vice president, Conee count: T. F. Johnson. secretary-treas' ursr Lauderdale county; n. P Ford' ststa lecturer, Calhoun county; J. F- IiIl, sergeant at arms, shelby Gounty' countv. N. J. Taylor. door keeper Lawrence county. -,.. .,,,
 rhs vote on executive cornmittee will rot he counted until tomorrow morn ing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-02
MOB CEASES NEGRO
HAD ArTEMPrED TO RAPE WHITE
 - WOMAN.
Ths nrute Had . Narrow Eseape From Lynchfng at the Hands of
 the Infurfated Cfffzcns.
 o0eers Rescue Hfm.

Pensacola, Fla, July 1--{special.)-- E1n1wood Hamiel, a negro, had a 1ar- row escape from a crowd Of infuriated citizens In the eastern section of the city today, when he assaulted, with intent to rape. prominent wcfna n names Mra Lowry. residing on East Gregory Street. tearing the wonaan's clothing.
 nsr z % ef Aicaniz and wright strssts I The negro emerging from behind a pile of cross ties as the woman passed. seized her. The stteptfon of two young the woman and they ran fo her as- sistance. The negro ded. but was foi- lowed and was finally captured under- meath the home of a citizen. A large crowd of citizens gathered quickly. and there was much excitement. They were calmed by the officers. who told them that the negro was wanted for snatch ing purse.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-02
FOUNDRY TO REOPEN.
Hundreds of Persons to be Given E1u-
 ployInemf at Anniaton.

Hundreds Of Persons to be Given Em-
 pIoyJmemf at Anniston.
 Anniston, July 1.-(Special.) in the next few days, the plant of the United States Cast iron Pipe and Foun- dry Company. will be put in operation idle in this section will be given places whereby they can gain Q livelihood.
 The machine shop with full force was started today. The foundry de- partmeat will be in operation by the fifteenth and the entire plant will be put to work at full time as soon as the labor can be secured The plant has been closed down for some time in or- der to make some needed repairs. Hun dreds of dollars have been expended and today the plant is one of the most up-to- date-of It's kind in this section of the country.
 The industry employs several hund- red people and adds greatly to the sumption of work will be hailed with delight by the people of Annfston.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-02

ing program was carried out. Tam bx
 Mss Annie stillman on the Presbyte- duet Mrs. Leach and Mrs. Anderson:
 paper on the life and work of Dr. AI- len. Methodist Missionary of China,
 Mrs. c. L. Jenkins. talk by Mrs. A.
 Baptist % churcS in Indis: song @ bv o aboi1: sne talk on missionary labors of Bashop Rowe In. Alaska by Mrs. Fred Max well; hymn, ''Biest Be the Tie That
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-02
nInrt Hare aEore prakelnen.

Little Rock, Ark, July 1---The Ark" angas Railroad Commission today or dered railways operating m the state "a uss three brakemen on freight t4sins of over twenty Live cars. The railroad objected to the order on inter state trains, the commission, however rnIed that the trains must have full crews to the state line.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-02
WuIlgvnu-FgcIfIn.

Tuscaloosa, July i.--lSpeciaI. J--- The marriage of c. s, Fields of Besse- cured m af the residence of Mr and Mrs. W. E. Sullivan. The ceremony was performed by Rev. L. O. Dawson Tn the presence of the immediate rela- tives of the young couple Both of the contracting parties are very popular and have hosts Of friends. They left immediately after the ceremony for Bessennsr, their future home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-02
MRS. LESLIE BROOKS DEAD.
Wife of WeII-knOvvn Alabama Leg1s
 Inter RnaaAa ApRMR.

Wife Of WeN~kHOWn AIubamA LeBI8@
 IntOr Passes Away.
 Mobile, July 1--(SpeciaLl l4-Mrs. Les lie E. Brooks. wife of Hon. Leslie Brooks. for several terms a member of fine Legislature from Mobile County, and ons of the most respected women Of the section. died after q short tll- ness this morning at the home Of her son. Stewart Brooks. on the Eastern
 Although Mrs. Bfoolxs had been in poor health for some time. her friends did not look for an early demise. The m a naptha launch. Funeral arrange nnents will be announced later.
 Mrs. Brooks is survived by her nus. nsnd son. stewart Brooks, president oS tha Eoard of Public Works and q daughter. Miss Stella Brooks