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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
JUDGE CoMPLIMENTED.

The jury in the $4,000 damage ac-
ton against the Reeves Brothers
Foundry company, Of Alliance, tried
common pleas court before Judge
Harter, and In which George Chichest-
er was the plaintiff, brought in a ver-
dict yesterday in favor of the defend
ant company. Before being discharged
from further duties at the present
term of court, the jurymen paid the
following compliment to Judge Harter,
Foreman William L. Nash acting as
spokesman: "By the unanimous re-
quest of this jury l wish to convey
% you an expression of our apprecia-
ion for your kindness to us. It was
apparent that you constantly kept in
view the convenience and comfort to
us, your servants. Our burdens were
made lighter and our difficult duties
we're made easier by your thoughtful
ness, and we will ever hold you in
grateful remembrance for the help af-
forded. We wish you a happy and
prosperous life, Gods richest bless
ings while you live and happy end
ing when your arduous duties con-
clude."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
HARRY kNoBLocH
MAY CLAIM OFFICE

For Next Term Which Begins Sept.
29-Has Received Certificate of
Election But Makes no Statement.
The Alliance Leader publishes a
statement to the effect that Harry c..
Knobloch, eX-treasurer, who resigned
his position shortly after the Novem-
Der election, will in all probabilities
claim the Office for the coming term.
When asked last evening by the
News whether there was any truth in
the report, Mr.. Knobloch replied:
Have not given the matter the least
bit of consideration since | resigned
and as the next term Of office does
not begin until Sept. 30, 1909, have
plenty of time. to consider all mat
ters relating to the treasurership
should | lay claim to the office to
which l was elected last fall"
A certificate of election has been
issued to Mr.. Knobloch by the board
of elections, which was forced to is
sue the certificate, inasmuch as ex-
Treasurer Knobloch's name was reg
ularly on the ballot and he received
the largest number of votes in the
| November election.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
COURT HOUSE
GET rHRIR MnNnY

The controversy which has been
carried on for month or more be-
tween the board of county commits
sioners and the W. H. Andrews Deco
rating company of Clinton, Ia, con-
cerning the payment of the balance of
$1,000 due the company on the re-dec-
Grating and resfinishing of the inter
ior of the court house, has finally been
settled. The commissioners have CIV
on Auditor Oberlin permission to deliv-
er the voucher. The payment was held
up by the commissioners on account
of part of the work not being salts
factory or in direct accordance with
the specifications. After the work was
rejected the decorating company
spent several days in fixing up the
wall decorations in the corridors on
the first floor and also on the stair
way leading to the second floor A
few days ago Prosecutor G. G. Upham
recommended the payment of the
amount due and the commissioners
after again considering the matter
decided to- accept the workmanship
and pay the bill.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
JAIL INSPECTED.

The semi-annual inspection of the
county jail was made yesterday morn
ing by the board of county commits
5ioners and later in the day the in
spection party visited the county in
Urinary. No fault was found in the
investigation. 1--WE find the county
jail to be in good, clean condition, /"
said Commissioner Hay. Sheriff
r. Frank Wilson has been treating
his prisoners well and the sanitary
condition is all that can be expected.
The rules and regulations of prison
life are strictly adhered to-" No Of
ficial complaints have reached the
board, 1t is stated, concerning the al
legged Irregularities that have been
existing in the construction of a road
to the Fairmount ChiIdren's home.
No trouble is anticipated by the
board.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
FRUIT TREES ADD VALUE
AND BEAUTY To PROPERTY
December Meeting Of horticultural Society Held
attheWorkhouse Wednesday-Of Elected.
Schedule of Meeting Places For Next Year.

the roots in their natural position.
Turn the heavy side of top towards
the prevailing wind, and lean little
against the wind.
Fill in the surface dirt first, being
careful to work it in around the roots,
and pack it by tramping as the filing
proceeds, until near the top. When
the planting is completed the tree
should stand little deeper than when
in the nursery Be careful not to
plant too close. Air and sunshine are
very essential in growing fruit. Keep
them well pruned while growing. The
question is often asked, when is the
best time to prune? The old maxim
is: 'Prune whenever your knife is
sharp By pruning often, the limbs
will not get large enough to hurt the
tree by cutting at any time. Keep
the ground clean by oultivating some
hoed crop for two or three years
The report of the treasurer showed
that the finances of the organization
were in excellent condition. The re-
port of the secretary was equally as
encouraging. The membership of the
society is about 80, increasing con-
siderably during the year.
A number of the members had sew
eral fine exhibits at the meeting The
largest of these was owned by Presi-
dent Faust. S. l.. Correll, who re-
Gently returned to Canton from Wash
ington, was among those present at
the meeting. He displayed some fine
specimens of Washington apples, and
gave a glowing description of the
northwest to the members.
The contract for the new years
printing was let to the Alliance Re-
view, the only bidder.
The following meeting places have
been decided upon for the next year:
January 20, at home of ]. N. Ram
sey, North Market street, Canton; Feb
ruary, at the home of Mrs. NJ Herbst,
South Market street, Canton; March
and April not decided upon; May, at
the home Of E. S. GraybilI, Edgefeld;
June, Nimisila Park; July, at the home
of William Allen. south of Navarro;
August, at the Aultman Home for
Aged Women; September, at the home
of G. E. Hardesty north of Canton;
October, not decided upon; November,
at the county infrmary; December, at
the county workhouse.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
CARNEGIE
Makes Handsome Christmas Gift to
New Simpson M. E. church-Pays
Half Expense Of New Pipe Organ.

Andrew Carnegie, the multi-millionaire,
who is we'll known throughout the coun-
try for his many generous and charitable
contributions towards the building of
public libraries and churches, again re-
members Canton in dealing out his gifts
and has presented the new Simpson NJ. E.
church, on South Market street, which
is to be dedicated the last Sunday in
January with a neat little Christmas gift,
which is considerable over $1,000.
Rev. e. =. Whitaker, pastor of the
new church, received a letter from Mr..
Carnegie yesterday afternoon, in which
he volunteered to forward one-half of
the cost of tine new pipe organ, which is
to be installed in the new church within
the next month. The new organ which
Is a two manuel, pneumatic tubular, has
arrived but has not yet been unpacked
While it is probably not the largest in
the city it will be one of the stellar feat
ures of the interior of the new church
edifce.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
nAMAaE nAsE ON TRIAL.

The $4,000 damage case instituted
I'm common pleas court by George
Chichester against the Reeves Broth
ers' Manufacturing company, OF Alli-
ance, is again occupying the atten-
ton OF Judge Harter and the jury.
Attorneys David Day and Wernet
seek judgment for injuries the plain
tiff received while In the company's
employ and through the company's al
legged negligence. The jury follows:
j. w. Brown, William Schrock, Charles
Leininger, J. Altman, A. J. Hartman,
Anthony Eager, w. H. Patterson,
George Beichel, John Madru, ]. B.
Hershey, Aaron Meyers and William
L. Nash.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
ASKS DAMAGES.

Susan Cashner has brought suit in
common pleas court to recover $5044
damages from Anthony Evers. The
plaintiff AYERS in her petition that
her son Alfred Cashner hired a horse
and buggy on or about June 26, 1908,
from the defendant, Greentown liv-
cryman, to attend funeral at Orr
vile. She further alleges that the liv-
eryman represented the horse to be
absolutely safe and that while coming
home from the funeral the horse be-
came frightened at an automobile
driven by George Greenwald, ran
away, upsetting the buggy and throw
ing the plaintiff out, breaking her
right leg and that she was otherwise
permanently injured. The accident, it
is alleged, was not the fault of either
he plaintiff, her son of Mr.. Green
wald.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
JUVENILES IN COURT.

Frank Miller, of Louisville. aged 13
years, has been taken into custody by
Probate officer Yutzey. The boy is
alleged to have attempted to steal a
bicycle belonging to the Evans Realty
company.
Ethel Mann, of Alliance, who is
charged with being a delinquent, has
been sentenced by Probate Judge
Bow to the, Girls Industrial school
at Delaware: Alonzo Evans, the girls
stepfather Is now serving time in the
county workhouse.
George Thomas, of Alliance, an in
corrigible youth, although found
guilty by Probate Judge Bow, will not
be taken to the Boys Industrial school
at Lancaster. The youth has prom
ised to do better in the future and the
sentence was suspended.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
ADMITTED TO BAR.

F. N. Sweitzer. of this city. and
Harvey R. Snyder, of Paris, have pass
ed the examination before the state
bar examiners with honors ranking
third and fourth respectively. Seventy
five applicants took the bar examin-
alton. Mr.. Sweitzer was a former
head of the English department in
the Canton High school and for a
number of years was a county school
examiner. He studied law at the
Ohio Northwestern university and
also at the Illinois college in Chicago.
Snyder is a graduate of Harvard uni
versity. Two graduates of the Gin
cinnati university won the first and
second honors.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
TO QUIET TAE.

The Stark-Tuscarawas Breweries
company has taken action in common
pleas court against the Cleveland &
Terminal (Valley) railway company
and the Baltimore & Ohio in which
the defendants are asked to set up
their claims on certain piece of real
estate in this city. The plaintiff com
pany alleges that it is owner in a fee
simple and in full possession of the
southeast corner of lot 6135, and
prays that the plaintiff company be
compelled to show what interest they
have in the land and if there are any
claims they be declared noll and void
and the title quieted against all
claimants
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
FINE TUBERS
Raised on Workhouse
Grounds Exhibited to
HorticUIturaIists
SPECIAL XMAS DINNER

While the horticultural society
members were being conducted about
the workhouse yesterday, Superinten-
dent Boyer pointed with pride to the
large bins of potatoes in the base
ment. Mine hundred bushels" de-
clared the superintendent, and the WIS.,
itors were able. to catch the tone of
pride in his voice as he said it. "All
raised on those lots around here" he
continued, as he pointed a finger out
of the window, "and | will put them
against those of any other farmer in
Stark county"
Examination of the potatoes brought
forth exclamations of delight from
the Horticulturalists. They were in
their element. These 900 bushels
they declared, were just about the
finest they had ever seen. The small
potato was no where in evidence.
Monster "spuds" solid to the core, fill
ed the bins to their utmost capacity.
The crop this year eclipsed all for
mer outputs in the history of the in
stitution. The 900 bushels will more
Cnan supply'the inmates Of the work
house all winter. The local work
house, surrounded as it is with fertile
and productive lands, is able to more
adequately provide for it's prisoners,
than the majority of those throughout
the United States. Grumbling among
the prisoners over the fare is a rarity.
Following the established custom
at the workhouse, the prisoners will
be served a special dinner on Christ
mas. Following this the men will be
treated to a smoke by the superinten-
dent, and the women will be given
candy by Mrs. Boyer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
CASES DISPOSED OF.

Two cases were disposed of in COM
mon pleas court yesterday. Augusta
Frankenstein VS.. Charles Franken-
stein, plaintiff granted leave to with
draw her petition. John Duer VS..
Peter Graber ct al was settled, the
defendant to pay all the costs except
the fees of the plaintiffs witness.
In the divorce case of Catherine Lor-
enz VS.. Edward Lorenz, the court or
dered the defendant to pay the clerk
of courts or the plaintiffs counsel $15
per month alimony during the pen
dency of the suit. First payment Is
to be made Dec 20, 1908 and monthly
thereafter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
INCREASED BOND.

The First National bank, of this
city, depository for all county funds
and the board of county commission
ers yesterday morning made provisions
for increased deposits made during the
taxing time, when the bank filed a
bond of 100000 signed by the Amer
ican Surety company of New York.
The document became effective yes
terday and continues in force until
March, 1909. The financial institution
previously had filed $500.00O bond.
The new bond was approved by Pros
ecutor Upham and signed by President
j. J. Sullivan and Cashier William
Saxton, of the bank.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
IN BLOODY DUEL

Toledo, Dec. Bloody duel be-
tween Eugene and William Weaver
this afternoon near Delta may result
in the death of both. William had
words with the son of Eugene and
choked the boy. Eugene snot at Viii
liam. William started for Eugene
with corn cutter Eugene then
empued the other barrel of the gun
at William and both shots took eff
feet in his chest and shoulders. Will
liam still advanced and struck Eugene
over the head with corn cutter, max
ing dangerous wound
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
London Interested In Controversy

London, Dec. 1S.-LOndon press to-
day is taking a deep interest in con-
troyersy between Roosevelt and con-
gress. One calls 1t Study in vituper-
alton such as no Anglo-Saxon COM
munity ever witnessed before" Gen
orally agreed the president is entire
ly wrong giving way to such language
no matter what provocation while it
is no loss to his personal dignity it
is a harm to the prestige of his Of
fee.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
Woman Held as Flrebuo.

Toledo, Dec. 15.-Mrs. Ida Clishem,
242 Willard, is under arrest. charg-
ed by the state fire marshals with hav-
ing set fire to her residence to de-
fraud an insurance company out of
$1,000.
Mrs. Clishem denies the charge.
Fire marshals have recovered a
quantity of household goods, all said
to have been burned. They were sec
reted in houseboat owned by Clish-
EN-, officials say.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
REAL RsTATE TRANSFERS

Henry M. Oser to Clara Oser. mart
of southwest quarter OF section l2.
Lawrence township, 81.
Mary o. Kaufman and Catherine Il
Kaufman ct al. to Lenton Feller. east
half lot $50, Canton, $500.
H. H. Shanafelt and w. b. Shapa-
felt to Ida p. Oldham, lot Al In H. II.
& w. B. Shanafelt's addition to Can
ton, $575. -
Anna Courtney to Joseph Sprinkler,
east half lot 81 in village of Paris,
$780,
Guissepi Guilio and Viola Guilo to
P. ]. Butterin, lot 366 in letter Lam
born's addition to Alliance, $340.
William H. LaMott and Katherine
LaMott to Homer w. Yoder and Jettie
B. Yoder, lot 177S, Alliance, $500.
Fred A. Sieberg to Lena s. Sieberg.
lot $40, Massillon, $1,000.
John Gusbeth and Anna Gusbeth to
William Gusbeth, one-half lot 1880 !,
Alliance, 81.
Frank Fri6ey to U. F. Lautzenheis-
er and Levi G. Lautzenheiser. one-
half lots 100 and 191, Louisville, $50
j. J. Elliott and Mary Elliott TO
William Elliot, part OF northeast sec
ton 4. Marlboro township, $50.
H. H. Shanafelt ana w. b. shanafai,
to Nellie U. Hecker. lot 30 in TT NJ
Shanafelts second addition to Canton
$3.50 "'
Max Geiger ct al to the consoIidatsd
Realty company, lots 46s2 and 47Ss Al
lance, $50
o. F. Transue and Grace Trans,,s %
Myers Stone King, lot Ssle, Alliance
1920. oS'
Robert Wells to C. g. Cline. Iot ,7s0
in L. L. Lamborne addition to Alliance
$3.50
Frederick W. Adsett to Ambest :
Nichols and Jennie Nichols. lots 4l4s an1
4044. Canton 1880. Al"
Hills w. Reed ct al. to William N
Schneider, lot 81, Reedurban, 500.
Walter Chance snd ella w. Chano.
to Augustus Deichert, part lot 2aG, Can.
ton, S350O
II. H. shanafelt ct al. TO Frsderiek w
Adsett, lot Is In II. II. and w, u. shan
afelfs addition TO Canton. $3.50
James II. Dunn, adminlstrator OF A.
Kent Jaris estate. 10 Fred 4. Boil ana
Per Lee J. Boil part of original lot se
In Perry township. fl2Oo.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
/. STOCK APPRAISED.

Joseph Bergold, who was appointed
by common pleas court as the re-
ceiver of the "West End Meat Mar
ket" Thursday has taken an inventory
of the goods and property belonging
to the firm composed of Martha Ann
Richards and G.. L. Gelwich. The re-
port was filed yesterday afternoon and
shows the total appraisement to be
S530.75. The receiver says that it is
his opinion that he can sell nearly all
at the appraised value excepting the
book accounts which amount to
S19475.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
TerrlbIe raIe Of sufferinn.

Chicago, Dec. 1s.-Emaciated, starved
and numb from exposure, Charles YER
man, arrived here this afternoon He de-
clares he was held four months in the
stockade of the Corn Products company
at Argo. Escaped Friday in a wagon
under load of EARTH He was turned over
TO the federal authorities Said he was
fired on twice. Compelled to 1--we in
barns since mis- eccape. Alleges fellow
workman was killed trying to escape and
the body taken from the stockade secret
ly. Told terrible story of suffering
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
Sues Misslonary sooleties.

and Alma l.. Boal, near relatives of the
late Mary ]. White, have brought suit
against several missionary societies of
different churches who are beneficiar-
les under the will of Mrs. White, at
tacking the will and they will make a
big fight to set it aside. The most of
her property was willed to these So
cieties
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
IN CoNTEMPT OF COURT

A writ of contempt was issued in
common pleas court yesterday morn
ing, it being the first in three years.
Judge Harter instructed Sheriff Wi
son to notify F. e. HeisleI of Massil-
lon, that on December 81, at $3.50
o'clock he will be required to show
why an attachment for contempt shall
not issue for the alleged refusal to
deliver certain personal property to
NJ. D. Ratchford, receiver in the VIII
liam Bantz litigation.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
Committee to Hsport.

As It is probable that the committee
appointed for the purpose Of dawing up
constitution and bylaws for the Young
Mems Democratic club win report ct the
meeting Monday night, a full attendance
Of the club is requested. In case the
committee reports, vote upon the adop-
ton of the constitution win be taken.
The meeting will be called to order at s
o clock
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
BEFORE SUPREME COURT.

Attorneys Milton ]. Braucher, H. F.
AXE and w. H. Smith left yesterday
afternoon at 2 O'Clock for Columbus,
where they will argue before the su-
preme court in the case In error
brought by Grant B. Willis against M.
j. Braucher, guardian of Stewart 1.
Allen. The litigation concerns the in
vestment in Canton State bank stock
of 1880 made by the plaintiff in err
ror while acting as administrator Of
an estate.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
Chief WiIkie cIoseted With President

Washington, Dec. 18.-Secret serv-
ice and Brownsville affair exhaustive
ly discussed at today's cabinet meet
ing. Chief Wilkie was closeted with
the president. Loeb announced there
would be no secret service message
until after the holidays. General
opinion is that the message won't
mention any member OF present con
gress as under SUSPICION.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
HOME OF ROSE VOTES DRY

Marietta. o.. Dec. 1S.-Washington
county Joined the dry column today in
local option election, with majority
of 400. The votes-drys 5962, west
1852. Thirty-seven saloons, one
brewery, one distillery, one wholesale
liquor house and three beer agencies
were voted out.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
WANTS A DIVORCE.

Clara E. Ernst has begun suit in
common pleas court for divorce from
Noah A. Ernst. The plaintiff alleges
that she married the defendant April
II, 1877, at Lancaster, o., and that
two children. William Ernst. Of this
city, and Delmar Ernst, of Kentucky,
were born of the union. Further that
the defendant is guilty of gross neg
lect of duty. The plaintiff prays for
an absolute divorce with reasonable
alimony. Attorney James H. Roberts
the plaintiff
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
Death Bed Confession.

Charlotte. N. c., Dec. 1S.-On his
death bed Thomas White confessed
that he and not A. d. Norton, a white
farmer of Robson county. killed John
Toler. Norton got 80 years. Has serv-
ed ten. White Who was also convict
ed, died several days ago in prison.
Confession only made public this af-
ternoon. Norton entirely innocent.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
POLITICAL
ASPIRATIONS BUBBL|NG

Among those who have been men
toned as probable candidates for the
Republican nomination for mayor are
the following: George Leggett, Da-
vid Owen, Harvey AXE, NJ E. Aungst,
August Lauffer, j. H. Lehman, Chas.
A. Dougherty and Aaron Rubright.
For city solicitor U. S. Johnston
and Homer Briggle will contest for
the nomination.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
CAN MAKE LOAN.

M. d. Ratchford, receiver for the
property of William Bantz, of Massil-
lon, has been given permission by the
court to make loan of $3.50 for the
purpose of paying the taxes on the
property Of the defendant and for pur-
chasing necessary supplies with
which to carry on the livery business
in Massillon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-12-24
ONE CASE NEXT- WEEK.

Only one case will be heard IN. COM
mon pleas court In room No. 1, before
Judge HaTter next week. Il Is the
divorce proceedings brought by Thorn
as Yost against Lillian Yost, the
charges being gross neglect OF duty
and will be heard next Monday after
noon. The morning will be spent In
the hearing Of motsons. The remand
er Of the week will be spent in pass
ing upon motions and ia other COM
mon pleas court work.