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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04
.SAFERS FAIL TO SETTLE
THE BRICK QUESTION

The questions of what kind of brick
will be used or whether wood will be
substituted for the reinforced concrete
floors were not settled az the meeting
of the board of public safety Satur-
day night, although Contractor Huff
is anxiously awaiting to have both
decided upon.
All members of the body were pres
ent at the meeting and aside from the
passage OF bills and allowance of
salaries little was accomplished. A
committee, consisting of Members
Hall and Talbot was appointed by
President Dunwoodie to take up the
matter of purchasing a cellar nozzle,
as has been recommended by Fire
Chief Mesnar on several occasions.
The same committee will take up the
matter of purchasing expanders and
expanding rings for the chemical
hose, one section having bursted and
ruined the uniform of one of the police
officers. Some improvements on the
seats of one of the apparatus carrying
ladders will also be made.
One of the horses in the police pa
troll department was reported unfit for
duty by Member Fielding and the
matter was referred to the horse pur-
chasing committee.
Chief Mesnar made some complaints
about gas shut-offs along the streets,
saying that none at all could be found
where the artificial gas company has
pipes running into buildings. Their
cutoffs are usually in cellars, where
they cannot be reached by the firemen
in many cases. A communication will
be addressed to the council, asking for
the passage of the proper ordinance.
The bills allowed were as follows:
L. H. Koch, 1912; w. McDougal,
SO; Barber & Son, Sc; c. City Flour
ing Mills, $1O.S4; Durbin & Wright
Co., ST. Cent. Union Tel Co., $105;
Stark Co. Tel Co, $3.50; NJ w. Miller,
9Oc; E. c. Burns, S32; w. D. Kirk
land, $34; JOS. Riegler, $3.50; VIM
Barber, $4.96; Canton Broom Co.,
$2.O5; News Exchange Co, $1,000;
Robt. Stehr, $25; Chas. McDonal, $25;
Walter Joliff, $25; Hursh Coal Co.,
$70.7S; James Coal Co., $500; Geo.
Meister, $685. H. Geib, $12.21; Can
ton Broom Co., So; Kennedy Hdw Co.,
1910; Bowman Bros. Co., 1925; L.
Walker, $1710; Cent. Union Tel Co.,
So; John Leininger, $3.50; Dan Reed,
$35; c. Hdw. Co., $403; Repository
Ptg. Co., $4.71; 33 policemen, $117751; /;
| SO firemen, $1S62.01.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04
NEW ALEXANDER.

New Alexander, Jan. 29-Miss Er-
ma Pieren spent Saturday and Sun
day with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Emmett Pieren.
Mrs. John Reamer and Mrs. Am
anda Emmons visited Mrs. Geo.
Reamer Friday.
Miss Velma Barnes spent from Fri
day till Monday with her uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. James Pilmer
Several from this vicinity attended
the literary and debate at Railey's
school near Hanoverton.
w. F. Lott was here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Summer were
the guests Of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Carle.
Velma Barnes and Allie Reamer
attended church at New Garden one
night this week.
Philip Wolf was a Minerva caller
Wednesday.
Frank Emmons is working on the
Joseph Wernet house.
The teachers training class is pro
crossing nicely. Those who are tax.
ing the course are Alice Wickersham,
Amanda Greeneisen, Emma Pieren,
Allie Reamer, Zella Wickersham
The store which had been closed
for few days was opened again
Monday.
Goldie Pilmer and Velma Barnes
visited Allie B. Reamer Wednesday.
There was party at Henry WeaV.
er's Friday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Knight spent Tues.
day with Mrs. Geo. Reamer
Mrs. James Crist, of Moultrie, Wis
tied her parents, Mr.. and Mrs w. o.
Woolf several days this week.
Mrs. Mary Pilmer spent Monday
with Amanda Barnes.
Miss Florence Humphrey, teacher
at Sugar Grove school, spent Satur.
day and Sunday with her parents al
Adair.
Miss Allie Reamer who has beer
clerking in the store at New Alexan
der, is the guest of her parents, Mr
and Mrs. Geo. Reamer.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04
WILL Be A LOCK CANAL
GATUN NAM IS SAFE

Panama, Jan. 31.-It has been defn-
itely decided that lock canal will be
built. Engineers have declared that
the Gatun dam is absolutely safe and
say that Go sthals took more precau-
tions for safety than were necessary.
President-elect Taft and his party to-
day went over the whole ground and
examined particularly the place where
the recent slide occurred. This was
unimportant, they say. The party
examined foundations of locks and
found the soil good and believe there
is absolutely no danger of accident in
the future.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04
DEMAND PREPARATION
FOR SOLDIERS DEATH
United States Government Urged TO
Take Action Against Russia-Exee-
uted While Visiting Mother.

Philadelphia, Jan. 31.-A vigorous
resolution passed at a mass meeting
in the German theatre today calls up
on the Federal government to make
demand upon Russia for an apology
and for reparation for the death of
Fritz Strembach, a regularly enlisted
U. S. soldier, who was a veteran of
the Philippine war and former res
ident of Philadelphia. According to
advices recently received here Strem-
bach was executed by the Russian
authorities while on furlough to visit
his mother IN that country. The meet
ing was held under the auspices of the
German Trades union. Strembach's
execution by shooting took place Oc-
tober 19, 1908, but the facts were sup
pressed by Russia, according to
Strembach's friends. He was warned
before leaving Philadelphia not to
visit his native country. but replied
that he was citizen of the United
States and that even the Gar himself
could not hurt him.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04
EAST SPARTA.

East Sparta, Jan. 31.-Rev. Harper
began a series of revival meetings at
Asbury, Sunday evening.
Miss Cora Kinney is on the sick list.
DR.. Buchanan attended the meeting
of the Stark County Medical Society
at Canton, Thursday.
John H. Rice, of Magnolia, was in
town on business last Thursday.
Mrs. Lloyd and daughter, Elsie,
have returned after several weeks
visit with her daughter, Mrs. Theo-
dore Eversole.
James Sanford is still at the home
of Marion HOwenstine, north of town,
with little or no improvement in his
condition.
Rev. Myrick closed his revival
meeting at the Christian church,
Thursday evening.
F. A. Esterly was at Canton on
business Wednesday.
Belden Hoobler auctioneered a
large sale near New Cumberland,
Wednesday, on the Samuel Carl farm.
To incorporate or not incorporate
the village of East Sparta, that is the
William Baughman improves very
slowly from his fall near two months
ago. His ankles are still very weak.
w. L. Hime, of Magnolia, was in
town Tuesday.
Levi Gockley, of Canton, was in
town Tuesday.
Miss Florence Whitmer, who has
been attending school at Canton for
several months, returned home Friday
evening, the term having closed.
Miss Hazel Dyer and Miss Hope
Elain Rice are both confined to their
homes on account of sickness.
Belden HOobler will build a new
barn this spring.
w. E. Baughman's 16 horse power
traction engine was the motive power
used for transferring ground on the
grade for the tile roofing plant sew
eral days this week.
William H Young is ailing at pres
ent, threatened with pneumonia
Jay Farber purchased team of
Shetland ponies at Canton, Monday,
for his two sons.
Postoflce Inspector Owens, of Can
ton, was in town Monday, and in
spected the books pertaining to the
postoffice, and was highly gratifed
with the manner in which the books
were kept and the office conducted.
Dean Close entertained three sled
loads of friends from Rose township,
Wednesday evening.
A new plank crossing was put on
the street at Dr. Buchman's office last
Tuesday.
Mrs. ]. T. Rice is on the sick list.
William McVan has returned home
after being away several months
working for the Ohio Oil Co.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04
VEAL THY men SEEK
RELEASE OF MORSE

New York, Jan. 31.-Concerted ef-
fort to get Charles w. Morse out Of
Jail, at least for a time, was started
today by Charles M. Schwab, Seth
Miiliken, the banker, and Ex-Governor
Cobb. of Name, Other financial
friends are also interested.
The attempt consists of a petition
to the circuit court Of appeals of the
United States to admit Morse to bail
pending an appeal from Judge Hough's
sentence OF fifteen years Imprisonment.
The petitioners declare the verdict is
too harsh and was based upon popular
sentiment.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04
LAW VALID
Which Provides Grade Crossings May
Be Granted, Says Circuit Court
Work to Begin on Akron, Canton g.
Youngstown Railway at Once.

which Provides Grade Crossings May
Be Granted, Says Circuit Court
Work to Begin on Akron, Canton g.
Youngstown Railway at Once.
BY a decision handed down in the
circuit court at Akron it was made
possible to commence work upon the
construction of the Akron, Canton &
Youngstown railway, and 1t is stated
that every effort will be made to push
the completion of the line The build
ing of the line has been delayed for
a considerable length of time, pend
ing the decision from the circuit
court, and the promoters, who consist
mainly of Canton people, are now
free to proceed.
The litigation which has held up the
construction of the road. was started
by the railway company against the
city for the purpose of obtaining per-
mission to construct grade crossing
over Forge street. in Akron, under
recent enactment of the Legislature,
which requires that permission of
court be granted before grade cross
ing can be established. The new rail-
way was met With some opposition
from other lines entering Akron, and
1t Is stated, that the case was fought
for the city by the solicitor and at
torneys who represent other Akron
railroads. Taylor & Stewart, of Can
ton, were the attorneys for the Ak
ron, Canton & Youngstown railway.
The common pleas court recently
held that the law was invalid and un-
constitutional but said that clear
case for grade crossing was shown,
and that permission would have been
granted had the law been valid one.
The railway company appealed the
case to the circuit court and the de-
cision of that court reversed the COM
mon pleas and holds that the law is
constitutional.
The decision is of much importance
throughout the state for the reason
that all of the railroads hereafter con-
structed will be compelled to build
crossing either above or below high
ways and streets, or show to the court
that such construction is impractical
BILE.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04
Acquires Industrial Stocks.

Harry Rex has purchased the entire
holdings of ]. B. Baird, of this city,
in the American Roll and Foundry
company of Crystal Park. A meeting
for reorganization will be held Tues
day.
Mr.. Rex some time ago acquired a
heavy interest in the Diebold Safe C
Lock company, of which he is now
director,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04
EMMANUEL MOVEMENT
TO Be TRIED ON JAGS

Ashville, N. c., Jan. 31.-Police JUS
tice Reynolds, has decided to try the
effect of the Emmanuel Movement"
on drunkards and has given two men
brought before him the choice of TAX
ing the treatment from Rev, w. C..
McCready, pastor of Trinity Episcopal
church, or 70 serve thirty days work
ing on the streets. The men decided
to take the treatment. They must
faithfully try to aid the preacher or
serve the time on the streets.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04
BASEBALL TEAM
is ORGANIZED

The baseball team which will rep
resent Massillon on the diamond in
this part of the state for the season
of 1909 will be known by the cogno-
men of the Kneffler Stars. In spite
Of the recent drop in the thermom-
eter the baseball spirit aroused by
the recent spring atmosphere crystal
lied Sunday when the baseball en-
thusiasts of the city got together at
Kneffier's west side cigar store and
organized for the coming season. The
name was chosen by members of the
team.
The team which is in general made
out already, contains many of the best
players who were with other Massil-
Ion teams last year. The Steel Plant
and Ehret teams of 1908 were liberal,
ly drawn from. The galaxy of stars
which compose the team have had
numerous tryouts in former seasons
and placed together are expected to
make good with vengeance. There
is no doubt that Massillon can show
good game to any team in it's class
during the coming season. Following
is the first general enrolment of the
team: Doc SchertZer, first base; Dave
JONES' short stop; Buff Schneirle and
Hardy, pitchers; Hentleman, catcher
Russell Bowers, pitcher and second
base; Flax Miller, right field; Jack
Miller left field; W. Bullock, third
base; L. Mcclure, center fed
In order to obtain suits and para
phernalia and to set the team on its
feet for the coming season arrange
ments are being made for a dance
which will be given by the newly or
ganized team in the pear future.
Games will probably be played on the
Pocock grounds as last season. The
Steel Plant team has not been organ
lied as yet but it is probable that
there will be team of this name to
contest the championship of the city
with the Kneffler Stars.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04
Spent a Pleasant Evening.

On Thursday evening a number of
young folks gathered at the home of
L. Druckenbrod, near Fair Hope. The
evening was spent in social way,
after which luncheon was served.
Those present were the Misses Emma
Suahm, Mary RoyeT, Alice Drucken-
brod, Jennie Royer, Vida and Mary
Snyder, Emma Druckenbrod, Bertha
Mong and Erma Knoll; Messrs. Kelly
Sanders, Charles Strahm, Harry
Roger, Harvey Druckenbrod, L. D..
Roger, Harvey Roger, Austin Snyder,
Homer Fenstimaker, Royal Foltz and
Charles Gehman.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04
Gets Federal BuiIdIna.

Cleveland, Jan. 31.-Alliance, o.,
was guaranteed new federal build
ing yesterday when District Attorney
Day concluded the negotiations for
the purchase of the property for that
purpose. The purchase price was
$28 5000. The site selected for the
building is in the heart of the city,
bounded by four corners at Market
street and South Arch.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04
FREMONT MERCHANTS
BOOMING OWN TRADE

Fremont, O., Jan. 29-The grocers,
bakers and millers of Fremont have
about closed up an agreement where
by the grocers will handle only Fre-
mont baked bread and Fremont made
flour and in turn the bakers and the
millers will quit the retail trade and
sell all their products to grocers who
will handle them for the manufactu-
rerS.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04
Passengers Were In Danger.

Norfolk, Va, Jan. 31.-1t was dis
covered today that the old Dominion
liner Hamilton, which was in collis-
sion with railroad float last night
was much worse damaged than was
at first supposed. There 10 a hole in
her bow below water line and the
vessel shipped considerable mud and
water. The passengers had lucky
escape. The ships wireless equip
ment was used to summon tugs at the
time of the collision.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04
WANTS TEDDY TO HEAD
RIG WILD West SHOW

Bridgeport, Conn, Jan. 51.--Atlas,
the former manager of Frank Gotch,
the wrestler, now circus man, says
he has offered President Roosevelt
salary of 10000 week for thirty
weeks to head a wild west show. He
has not had reply yet but says he
understands the president is consid-
ering the proposition.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04
Had $s2s2 in His Clothes.

John Winholdt, local grocer, when
taken to the Massillon Hospital for the
Insane Saturday, suffering with a de-
lusion that the city water was poi
soned, had certificates and money to-
falling $6292.S1 pinned in his clothes.
Winholdt, "a years old and single,
had a small grocery store at 902 East
Third street. He rarely let anybody
in to make purchases.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04
ALL KINDS Of SPORT
ON THE SPEEDWAY

If the sleighing continues good there
will be all kinds of sport on the speed
way this week, says President Pearson,
Of the Canton Matinee Driving club.
He says that it is likely that there
will be a number of lively skits over
the course this afternoon and Tues
day afternoon and that if the snow
continues to lay until Wednesday
there will be a number of races under
the auspices Of the club members.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04
ESCAPES HYDROPHOBIA
BUT DIES FROM FRIGHT

Philadelphia, Jan. 31-Albert Winner,
three years old, who was bitten by
dog six weeks ago, escaped hydro
phobia from the bite, but died today
from violent ronvlusions, the result of
fright when 4 mother dog playfully
licked his hand.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04
Accidentally Kills NeiqhbOr.

Chicago, ILL.,, Jan. 31.-George Busse,
brother of Mayor Fred Busse, acci-
dentally shot and killed Mrs. L. c.
Tuckerman, daughter of General Ger
ard, in the Walton apartment build
ing this evening. A pistol was acct
dentally fired from the Busse apart
ments across the areaway into the
Gerard apartments.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04
Roosevslt's Plans Are Secret,

Oswego, N. Y. Jan. 31.-J. Alden
Lorinng, of this city, the field natural
ist selected to accompany President
Roosevelt to Africa, says advices re-
ceived by him are to the effect that
they will not sail from New York un-
til about the first of April. He is not
permitted to announce the exact date
or the steamship upon which the party
will sail.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04
Ohio Man Gives $1,000.

Washington, Jan. 31.-A resident Of
Ohio, who desires that his name be
withheld for the present, has for
warded to the American university OF
this city contribution of $1,000 in
cash and securities to be used as a
nucleus of permanent fund which is
to bear the name of the donor.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04
Churches to Observe Candle Mass.

Tomorrow, February 2, candle mass
will be observed at all the Catholic
churches. On this day the members
of the different congregations take
candles to the various churches to
have them blessed by the priests, Some
of these candles are returned to their
homes for use when occasions arise,
while the remainder are donated to
the churches for use on the altars.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04
Eluht over AntI.oplum RilI.

Washington, d. c., Jan. S1.-A hot
fight is expected tomorrow in the
house on the question whether the
ways and means or the commerce COM
mittee shall handle the anti-opium
bill. The former committee probably
will sidetrack the bill If it is referred
there.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04
Hans waoner quits RasebsIJ.

Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. 31.-Hans Wag-
ner, idol of the Pirates, is out with
a declaration that he is out of base
ball for good. He can make more
money in the automobile business, he
says. The Pirates have no contract
with him, the shortstop says.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04
Wood Alcohol is Their oroq.

San Francisco, Ca, Jan. 31.-Three
men are dead and te mothers are i'll
at Mare Island navy yard as the re-
suit Of drinking milk punch made
with wood alcohol.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04
BJsv Month for the Cons.

Just $50 arrests were made by the
local police during the month OF Jan
uary. This month is usually consider
ed dull one in police circles, but 1t
shows that the officers have been alert
to their duties.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04
Must Give up Puff WAGONS.

Washington, d, c., Jan. S1.-Secre-
tary of War Wright is formulating
an order Withdrawing automobiles
from use by military men here at the
governments expense.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04
New Deer al Zoo.

@, B. Britton, of West Salem, sent
d fine three and half year old doe
by express Saturday to the board of
public service which was placed Ia
the zoo at Nimisila park.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04
FRED WITTER
Recommended as Successor Of Hubert
Pontius on Board Of Deputy State
Supervisors Of Election.

TOnNus on bodru OF Deputy STATE
Supervisors of Election.
A meeting of the Democratic exec
utive committee was held at the home
of Chairman Joseph Munter Saturday
evening and endorsed Fred Witter of
this city for member of the Stark
county board of deputy supervisors of
elections to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation of Hubert Pontius
whose term would not expire until
August 1, 1910. Emil Kaufman a
member of the board whose term will
expire next August, was endorsed for
a second term.
Mr.. Witter is member of the Dem
ocratic county executive committee
and a prominent worker whose selec-
tion will meet with the approval of
the party.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04

Kent-GeoTge Dewey's home near
Pippin lake destroyed - FIRE; owner
was in Michigan.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-02-04

CanfiRld-Carnegie gives $3.50 TO
new pipe organ for Nj. e. church.
Bryan morning eagle and pilot. (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1909, 1909-03-27
RETAIL MERCHANTS MEETING.
Trolley Line Proposition Sprung
Ass'n and Strong Probability
~ Of rs Being Built.

The Retail Merchants OF this city
met at Carnegie hall ar o'clock yes
terday afternoon with President Edge
presiding and Secretary Hines at his
desk. Minutes Of previous meeting
read and approved
Treasurer report was read show.
ing amount collected since organiza-
ton, the amount expended. aud a
balance OF so3.7O on hand.
Various matters for the good OF the
organization were discussed and plans
outlined whereby she members may
secure an the benefits possible by
being members oi The association.
\ resolution was unanimously pas
sed that the association Join the
Farmers Onion o. Brazos county In
inviting the Hon. Thos. + Watson OF
Georgia, TO gisit Bryan during The
Farmers exhibit 70 be- made 10 july
and deliver an address. The score
tary was instructed 10 convey the OF.
fetal invitation Of the association 10
Mr. Watson.
Mayor j. I. Naloney sprung The
trolley line 10 The 4. and ~. College
again aud ~ great need was dis
cussed az length Nr Maioney stated
that q The citizens OF Bryan would
oner a bonus 0f 10000 he believed
be could interest other parties with
him 10 build the road His PROPOSE.
ton was that this bonus d. raised
and placed In the bank subject 10 his
order when the road was completed
and in operation. Not dollar 20
be- paid 10 him nor 10 any one else
until the road was completed and the
cafs running and a guarantee that
they would keep on running. -
On motion the president wa~ EN-
powered TO appoint committee TO
canvass the town and see II the bonus
could be raised President Edge has
named on that committee the follow
ipg gentlemen: g. S. Parker chair.
man. j A Myers. II. o. Boatwrlght
w p. Saunders, a. w. wnkersou. Ty-
Ter ilasV,u. j. r. Astin. a. ~. Buc-
hanan. 80. n. James. j. l.. Edge. 3. r.
Parks and ~ T. Coulter
In this connection the Eagle would
state that Ia the meeting one promi
neut business man volunteered 20
give onctcnth 81 .ae required bonus
Several other gentlemen said they
would subscribe aud an present fave
ored che proposition auI enthusiast.
oally declared they believed tle nee.
essay amount could De raised.
There being no further busino.
the association adjourned.