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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18
BRANCH TO Be
ESTABLISHED
IN THIS CITY OF THE YOUNG Wo.
MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION A
IN CHARGE OF MISS HUGHES
MEETING FRIDAY

Decided to Begin Active Work March
Fl With Headquarters in the Court
land RuiIdine-Much Interest Is Be-
ing Manifested.
A Young Women's Christian Asso-
citation for Canton is now practically
assured.
At meeting of a number of the
prominent women of Canton, who are
promoting the proposition, held yes
terday afternoon at the home of Mrs
M. G. Barber, on South Market street,
1t was decided to request Miss Eliz-
beth w. Hughes, territorial secretary
of the Y. w. G. A., to come here to
begin the work of organizing the as
sociation. While the local promoters
will render all the assistance possible
in the forming of the association, Miss
Hughes will have complete charge of
the work.
Miss Hughes will come to Canton
state headquarters of the Y w. c. A..
She will probably bring with her an
assistant. Local headquarters of the
association will likely be located in
the Courtland building.
The first steps to be taken will con-
sist chiefly in the securing of sub
scriptions and members of such num-
Der as to insure the success of the
proposition. After the plans take a
more definite shape, the matter of per-
manent headquarters for the organiza-
tion will be taken up. 1t will be pos
sible then to determine whether to
erect building, rent building or a
suite of rooms. The erection of a
new building as the home for the as
sociation is especially desired, but
this can be accomplished only by the
proper support and encouragement on
the part of the Canton citizens.
The project to organize a Y. w. c..
A. in Canton was launched several
months ago. Since then it has been
hanging fire until yesterdays culmin-
alton of the preparations.
"0ur meeting had a large number
of women present, all of whom mani
tested great enthusiasm over the pro-
posed organization" said Mrs. Harry
A. March, yesterday afternoon. miss
Hughes has wide experience in form
ing associations, and under her able
direction combined with the efforts of
local people who are interested, l be-
lieve our plans are destined to sue
cessful outcome"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18
FINDS POISON
IN SAP BUCKET
FARMER NEAR WOOSTER DIscov-
ERS DASTARDLY AcT-WILL
HAVE SUSPECT ARRESTED.

Wooster, March 11.-George Ger
stenschlager, tenant on the George
Crater farm south of Congress, made
a discovery Wednesday morning,
which, had 1t not been found out,
might have been the means of pois-
oning scores of people.
Mr.. Gerstenschlager makes maple
syrup on a large scale. This year he
tapped about 300 trees and the sap has
been flowing nicely. On Wednesday
morning when he went into the grove
to gather the sap buckets, he noticed
green coloring in them, and on a
few perceived that a greet powder lay
lightly on the top of the sap undis-
solved.
Closer examination showed that the
powder was paris-green, deadly poi
son, which had been put there during
the night. The attempt was made
either with the direct intention of
poisoning members of the Gersten-
schlager family, or bring the seller of
sap into serious trouble afterwards,
when the syrup had been sold.
A tour of inspection showed that n
buckets had been doped with the poi
son. The ground was soft and tracks
were noticed under the trees.
The crime Of placing poison in a
place like this with the Intention OF
poisoning the user is punishable by a
prison sentence of from two 70 fifteen
years. Had the sap been made into
syrup, it would have produced probab-
ly ten gallons. These would have been
sold to ten different families and ia
tai results in all would undoubtedly
have followed. The chance that Mr.
Gerstenschlager. himself, would have
been poisoned, was comparatively
slight, for he sells many more gal
Ions than he himself uses.
Mr.. Gerstenschlager was called up
over the telephone on Thursday af-
ternoon and is certain he has the right
man in view. He will come TO Wooster
Friday to swear out a warrant foI
the man, who IL guilty, evidently did
not figure that the poison would color
the water when he committed the
deed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18

declared on the witness stand in his
own behalf Thursday that he had
sought the bribe only for the purpose
OF obtaining evidence against the
company.
II told Councilman G. j. Starkey |
thought there was something crooked
In connection with the gas franchise" !"
Aunger. said. Starkey was to be call
ed to the stand Friday to corrobor-
ate this point
Stone was a witness earlier in the
day. He testified Aunger said to him:
You can get any kind of d
ordinance you want, IL you pay for it,
Stone admitted sending each Of the
councilmen box of cigars in addi-
ton to serving lunches on the occa-
sion of the joint meetings, The fran
chise in question was one raising the
price of gas from SO cents to 80 cents
a thousand.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18
TOUCHED
COR $50 COMPLAINT MADE BY AN
EAST LIVERPOOL RESIDENT TO
POLICE.

Murder" "police," "help," yelled
man named Crawford, hailing from
East Liverpool, Friday evening, when
Patrolman Manderbaugh and Pitcher
approached him TO ascertain what had
happened. why" I've been touched
for about $50 and l believe it was
done down here in a saloon." said the
man. He had been drinking some,
but was not intoxicated TO such a de-
gree that he did not know what he
was talking about. He said that he
came over from East Liverpool to have
time and brought a good sized roll
of money along. He had been around
the city with some friends and finally
dropped into the Glaub saloon, cor
ner of Cherry and Charles streets,
where some drinks were INDUCED in.
1t was at this place that he claimed
that he had been touched He went
there and made a complaint, when
Bartender Smith said to him. Get
out you're rum-dum; you didn't lose
any of your money in here" Craw-
ford insisted that he had lost his
money in the place and insisted that
James Dine who has always borne
a good reputation be taken into Gus
tody by the officers and this was done,
although there was nothing to indi-
cate that Dine had any OF the money.
Chief Smith told Crawford to appear
at the mayors Office Saturday morn
ing and his case would be taken care
of, while the officers were instructed
to endeaVOr to unravel the affair.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18

These were the drug bills, which ac-
cording to the auditors report, were
approved by the infirmary directors
on January 6. They represent the ex-
penditures for medicines during the
month of December, 1908.
The total expenditure for drugs at
the infirnary during the months of
December, 1908, and January and Feb
ruary of 1909, was 45143. The aver
age monthly expenditure since the
first of December, 1908, has been more
than $3.50.
Some years ago drugs for the in
firmary cost the county on an average
about $225 per year Now it costs
more than that for one month And
the number of inmates has not been
materially increased.
Years ago when the county was
without a hospital, injured persons
were taken to the infirmary where
they were given surgical attention.
The cost of drugs was increased be-
cause OF the number of insane per-
sons there at that time.
But even then, the drug bill for the
year seldom exceeded what it cost the
county for the month of December,
1908.
NJ A. Fishers bill was dated De-
cember 2S, and approved January 6.
L. H. KOch's bill was dated Decem-
ber 81, and approved January 6. Soil
mans bill was dated January 1, and
approved January 6. Schlabach's bill
was dated December 81, and approved
January 6. This is what is shown by
the report Of the auditor.
In January, drugs cost the county
$117.5S. In this month bills were filed
and approved as follows: Hazen and
Volger, $2730; E. j. Schlabach, $19.55;
L. Sollman, $61.2S; the Bolender Drug
Co., $lO40.
For February, the bill was sS7.12,
expenditures being itemized as fol-
lows: F. P. Shanafelt, $36S1; e. S.
Craig, $30.50; Durbin and Wright,
$1981.
S. l.. Correll, infirmary director,
made the following statement in con-
nection with the drug bills: 'The
bills for December were submitted 10
the board for approval, Immediately
after became member OF the board
The other members gave their COM
plete approval to them, and likewise
favored their payment.
my attention has been called TO
the bills by other persons. Yesterday
made an investigation. I believe
the bills to be. legitimate. Some of
them had been carried over from the
month previous, according to Mr.. Jar
Wis. The auditors report shows that
the drug expenditure for November
1908, was about $80."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18

dercc and inquiries already pouring
in upon the present committee is so
much greater than was anticipated
that there can be no doubt as to the
successful outcome and great benefit
of this undertaking to the people and
interests of Stark county
1t will be hut a short time until the
work has so far progressed that the
organizations of the regular centennial
commission and all necessary commit
tees will be perfected, and the worh
move forward with system and en-
ergy.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18
Vents EeeIlnas in Eaa shower.

Napoleon, o., March 12.--Fearihg
that pretty Frances Hoffman, strik-
ing brunette of Is years, was winning
her husbands affections, Mrs. VIM.
Thompson of Florida, this county, se-
cured an armful- OF eggs of uncertain
age and proceeded to pelt the young
Miss until the latter reached a place
of safety. A charge of assault and
battery was made and she was placed
under a peace warrant by the mayor.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18
DYNAMITE IN
HIS POCKET
ALBERT FREINER OF NEWARK
THREATENS TO BLOW UP
STATE HOUSE.

Columbus, March 12.-Armed with a
stick of dynamine and announcing that
he proposed to blow up the state
house, Albert FreineT of Newark, en-
tered the Clark saloon at State and
Front streets. Persons standing at
the bar did not take his threat SER
iously at first, but when he displayed
the explosive with the necessary per-
cussion caps, beer and liquor was left
untasted and a general scramble for
both the front and rear doors was
made. The bartender also abandoned
his post, leaving Freiner in full pos
session of the place. Freiner was
coon captured by the police.
Freiner gave his address at 6S Har.
rison street, Newark, and says his
brother, John Freiner, is a member of
the legislature,
Senator Gillette Friday received an.
other anonymous threatening letter In
which the threats of a previous letter
TO blow up the state house were re,
peated in milder form. The hand
writing is said to be the same as the
former letter received by Senator
Gillette.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18
BRAKEMAN
MEETS DEATH
]. r, 1ALsER OF FREEDOM, PA,
STRUCK BY BRIDGE AT EAST
NIMisHiLLEN CREEK
NECK WAS BROKEN

opinion OF Onuertaker VINO look
Charge of the Remains--Was a
Member Of Railway TraInmen's Or
ganization.
instantaneous death, without the
befell ]. F. Balser. resident Of Free
dom. Pa, Thursday night about
o'clock on the Pennsylvania lines.
Balser, who was a man of about 28
years, was employed by the company
in the capacity of brakeman, hav-
ing freight run between Conway
and Crestline.
His train was a west bound one
Thursday evening and 1t is said by
his fellow trainmen that Balser was
clinging to the side of car with
his head downward, in an endeavor to
locate "hot-box" under one of the
cars attached to the train near where
he was While in this position the
train, running at a good rate of speed
was passing over the bridge at the
botSI Nliu1oulllSl Ci0Sh' L uo nun
work of the bridge came in contact
with Balser's body and he was scrap
ed from the side Of the train and
fell into the water below. Other mem-
bers of the train crew at once dis
covered his loss and the train was
brought to standstill, only to find
the lifeless body of the brakeman
below the bridge. near the waters
edge.
His body was carried up the em-
bankment and placed on the high
ground, word being sent to the sta
ton at once Miller -Blanchard's un-
dertaldng establishment was notified
and the remains of the dead man We're
secured at the North street crossing.
Undertaken Whitaker was of the be-
lief that the mans skull was fractured
and that his neck was broken when
he was struck by the bridge. The body
was prepared for interment at once
and will be taken to his home today.
Balser was a member of the Railway
Trainmen's organization and it is
said was in the employ of the COM
pany for some time 1t is believed
that he is a single man.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18

coal lands in Noble county, Ohio.
Henry A. Everett Is president OF the
company and j. r. Mutt of the Citi-
gems Savings s. Trust Company. treas
urer. c. w. wason. fG, W. Moore. b.
MAILER, Fred 8. Borton and Otto Mil
ier are on the board of directors.
The company has made q splendid
showing in its monthly report OF earn
ings lately. the figures being greatly in
excess Of those for the corresponding
period OF a year ago..
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18
Cripple Cured by a Quarrel.

Cincinnati, March 12.-After spend
ing thirty years absolutely helpless,
Mrs. Elizabeth Sewers went to a re-
vival meeting at Brodhead, KY, this
afternoon, where she saw a woman
with whom she quarreled Astounding
all the cripple jumped from a chair
and attacked the other. Now she can
walk as we'll as any one. Took the
entire congregation to quiet her.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18
NOW LISTED ON NEW
YORK STOCK EXCHANGE

The stock OF the Northern Ohio Trac-
tion A. Light Company is now listed on
the New York Stock Exchange.
The company operates the trolley line
from Cleveland 10 Akron, Canton. Mas
sllien, New Philadelphia and Uhrlchs-
Vile, with branches through Kent to
RaYenRa and through BarbertOn TO
Wadsworth and 10 East Greenviile from
Masslllon.
The company owns Lakeside park In
Akron and Meyers Lake park In Can
ton. 1t owns the Local traction lines In
Akron and Canton and the electric light
and power system Of Akron and Barber
ton. II also owns over 1000 acres or
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18
Pitcher Goea Insane.

Millersburg, O., March 12.-John
Stevens, for some time has been on
the sick list and in the last few days
his case has developed insanity. DIR.
Wise says there is indications of some
clot or growth on the brain. Stevens
was for some time an employe at the
Massillon State hospital and was one
of the pitchers for the ball team there.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18
remperanee Men fOr open sunday.

temperance Men for open Sunday.
New York, March 12.-Convinced by
four years first hand experience with
the saloon problem in New York city
that it is not only impossible to en-
force the prohibition of Sunday liquor
selling, but that the attempt at en-
forcement has resulted directly in the
Raines law hotel and "back room"
evils, the committee of fourteen for
the suppression of Raines law hotels
are out in favor of opening saloons
on Sunday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18
Rank Duster.

Lisbon, March 12.-The third we'll
on the Willard brothers farm, near
Millport, was drilled in this week and
was rank duster. This makes three
dry holes on this farm and the COM
pany is undecided as to whether they
will make further tests. On the Nc
MILAN farm the drillers are still fish
inc
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18
Taft to Visit Panama Yearly,

Washington, March I2.-Immediate-
ly after adjournment of first Taft cab
met meeting today Interior Secretary
Ballinger announced he was going to
may take a trip TO Argentine. Taft
going to Alaska this summer and to
visit Panama once every year.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18
COUNTY FAIR
DATES THIS FALL
STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE
% COMPLIES LIST OF 76 ANNUAL
EVENTS FOR 1909.

Seventy-six county fairs will be
held in Ohio this fall. of which six
will be independent ventures, outside
of the auspices of county fair organ
izations. The state board of agricul-
ture has just completed the list of
dates, which is appended:
Adams, Sept. Z, 8, and 10,
Allen;Sept. Ia, Is, 16 and II.
Ashtabula, August II, 1S and 10.
Athens, August 8, 10, II and 12.
Auglaize, August 81, Sept. 1, 2 and 3.
Belmont, August "a, 25 and rs.
Butler, Oct. 5, 6, and s
Brown, Oct. 5, 6, and 8.
Carroll, Oct. 5, 6, Z and 8.
Champaign, August II, IS, 19 and 20.
Clark, August 10, II, IL and 13.
Clermont, August "a, 25, 26 and 81.
Clinton. August II, IS, 10 and 20.
Columbiana, Sept. IA, Is and 16.
Coshocton, Oct. 5, 6, and s.
Crawford, Sept. IA, Is, 16 and II.
East Cuyahoga, August 81, Sept. /,
2 and g.
West Cuyahoga, Sept. IA, Is and 16.
Darke, August %, "a, 25, 26 and 27.
Erie, Sept. IA, Is, 16 and II.
Fayette, August "a, % and 26,
Fulton, Sept 81, %, % and "a.
Geauga, Sept. 7-10.
Greene, August 8, 4, and 6.
Guernsey, Sept. 20, 20, 30, Oct. 1.
Hamilton, August 10, II, II, 1S and
IA.
Hancock, Sept. Is, 16, II and Is.
Hardin, August II, Is, 10 and 20.
Harrison Oct. 4, and 6.
Jefferson, Sept. %, 23 and "a.
Knox Sept. Is, 16 and II.
Lawrence, Sept. Z, s, and 10.
Licking, Sept. 2S, 20, 80, Oct. 1, 2.
Logan, August "a, 20, 26 and 27.
Lorain, Sept. 8, 9 and 10.
Lucas, Sept. IA, Is, 16, II and 18.
Madison, August "a, 25, 26 and 27.
Mahoning, Sept. 81, % and %.
Marion, Sept. 2S, 20, 80, Oct. 1.
Medina, August 81, Sept, l and 2.
Meigs, Sept. s, 9 and 10.
Mercer, August 1920.
Miami, Sept. 20, 21, %, % and "a.
Montgomery, Sept. 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.
Morgan, Sept, IA, Is and 16.
Morrow, Sept. 10.
Muskingum, August "a, 25, 25 and 27
Noble, Sept s, 8, and 10.
Pike, August 10, II, IL and 13.
Portage, Sept. IA, 15, 16 and II.
Preble, Sept. 13, IA, Is and 16.
Putnam, Oct. 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
Richland, Sept. %, 23 and "a.
Ross, August 1920.
Sandusky, Sept. 21, %, 20 and "a.
Scioto, August "a, 25, 26 and 2T.
Seneca, Sept. 7-1O.
Shelby, Sept. IA, Is, 16 and II.
Stark, Sept. 2S, 20, 80, Oct. 1.
Summit, Oct. 8, 6. and s.
Trumbull, Sept. 7, and 8.
Tuscarawas. Oct. 1915.
Union, Sept Z, 8, and 10.
Van Vert, Sept, Z, 8, 9 and 10.
Warren, Sept. 2S, 20, 80, Oct. 1.
Wayne, August %, 26 and 27.
Williams, Sept. Z, 8, 8, 10 and II.
Wood, Sept 81, 2S, 29, 80, Oct. /.
Wyandot, Sept. Z, 8, 8 and 10.
Redwood Tri Co., August 3, 4, s
and G.
Ridley, August 8, 4, and G.
Kinsman, August "A, 25 and 2S.
Napoleon, Sept. 7, s, and 10.
Hartford Cent, Sept. 8, and 10.
The last six on the list are the in
dAnaudantc
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18
REFORMS WHEN
TEETH PULLED

Cleveland, Ohio. March 12-Dental at
tention given Frieda Link, a prisoner
in the workhOuse, has caused great
change In her ways. She believes this
change is due TO the pulling OF her
teeth by DR. II. 8. Upson. who is treat
ing prisoners at the workhouse In the
hope of aiding them 70 reform
DR. Upsons theory Is that a persons
teeth not heing In the right place and
pressing against some nerve. helps to
give that person criminal tendencies.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18
woodmen Band olves coneert,

Alliance, o., March 1.-THE Alli-
ance Modern Woodman band gave a
grand concert at the Columbia theatre
tonight under the direction Of Prof.
Reinkendorff, formerly director of the
Canton Grand Army band. The band
was assisted by Miss Grace Kosht.
soprano. Of Akron. and Mr. Henri
Weller, OF Canton, Yiolinist A large
audience attended the concert
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18
SALEM NEWS

Salem, o., March 1.-TWO strang-
ers hailing from Beaver Falls, Pa,
who sought shelter in the village Jail
at New Waterford last evening and
spent the night there, were found this
morning in an unconscious condition,
supposed to be due to leaking gas.
One gave his name as Mike Rock and
the other, an Austrian. as Lewis. AS
phyxiation, caused by this same leak,
is now supposed to have been the
cause of the death Of the tattooed
stranger who was sheltered in the
same Jail a few weeks ago.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18
cIaarets Send Man to Grass.

finuIay, o., March l2.--Williain
Howell, "a, was taken to the hospital
at Gallipolis, having been adjudged In
sane, due to excessive cigaret smoic-
ing. He was found in a field east OF
the city. crawling on his hands and
knees and eating grass He came here
from Lima.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18
EstabIlshIna a Maple standard.

Chardon, o., March 12.-WIIIiam
Ford, of the chemical department OF
the bureau of agriculture at Washing
ton, Is visiting Ohio maple camps to
secure information to establish q
standard of quality. He says the in
tention Of the department is 10 see
that adulterated syrups are not label
ed. II may change the manner OF
marketing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18
BIC JUMP IN
DRUG BILLS
STARK COUNTY INFiRMARY Evi-
IDENTIFY IN AN UNHEALTHY
LOCATION
$45o WAS EXPENDED

In Past Three Months When Years
Ago It Cost 1925 for Twelve Months.
Number of Inmates Not Materially
Increased
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18
AnnnImenl Refllaed

New York, March 1z.-Marriage an
nulment refused to rich Miss Mitchell
whose Cincinnati husband deceived
her with the statement that he WAS
the grandson Of Millionaire Pabsi Of
Milwaukee.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18

WaIren-Jud w. Hurlburt of Burg
hill claims to have discovered a chem
zeal that will dispel fog and II applied
to water will prevent fog from rising.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18
SLEUTHlNG WHEN
HE SOUGHT BRIBE

Ashtabula, March 12.-Counellman
George Aunger, on trial for soliciting
a 1920 bribe from r. w Stone, man
ager Of the AshtabuIa Gas company.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18

John w. Lease, one of the leading
groeers of the city, entertained all the
grocers and their wives at his home
on West Main street this evening.
The grocers were guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. B. Sanor a few weeks ago.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18

A special program has been pre-
pared for a great Sunday school rally
that will be held at the First Chris
tian church Sunday morning at 9;15.
Rlae rally is part of the anniversary
program being observed this week
Among the features Of the program
will be solo, "The City. of Light" :"
which will be rendered by Miss Mar
garet Hoffman, OF Canton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18

About 80 teachers of the public
schools here will leave tomorrow
morning for Niles to attend the an
nual four-county teachers convention
The convention comprises Mahoning
Columbiana, Trumbull and Portage
counties.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-18

DIR, and Mrs. William Hall cele-
brated their Goth wedding ami rersary
today at their home in Leetonia. Both
aged people ara nearing their Goth
milestone Mr.. and Mrs. Elias Royer
OF the same place observed their 60th
wedding anniversary Monday Of this
week.