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Source: The Daily Atlas - Mass.
Dated: 05-18-1844
A destructive fire occurred
at Canal Dover, Tuscarawas county, Ohio, on the 8th inst., which
laid in ashes three large warehouses, on the bank of the canal,
the Collector's office, and the forwarding store and grocery of
Fertig & Torrey, consuming a large amount of goods and
merchandize of all kinds, and from ten to fifteen thousand
bushels of wheat. The loss is computed at $25,000 - about
$10,000 insured. |
Source: The Sun - Maryland
Dated: 07-13-1846
Anti Slavery Lecturer Killed -
An anti-slavery lecturer, named David Officer, was
killed on the 5th inst., while lecturing in Shanesville,
Tuscarawas county, Ohio, by David M. Mains. The
latter was drunk, and had bee put out of the meeting; he
returned in a short time with a brickbat in his hand, and threw
it with such violence against the head of Officer, that
his skull was completely shattered. Officer
survived but a short time. |
Source: The Sun - Maryland
Dated: 08-01-1853
The Cleveland Democrat says
that Mr. Similar, of the Zoar Community, (Tuscarawas
county, Ohio) is not dead, though his health is poor. |
Source: The Daily Ohio Statesman -
Ohio
Dated: 02-15-1859
On the 1st inst., Mr. Phillip
Bear, a respectable citizen of Wayne township, Tuscarawas
county, was so badly wounded by the breaking of a circular saw,
which was driven by horse power for the purpose of sawing wood,
that he died in a very short time. When the saw broke, a
part of it struck Mr. B. in the front part of the lower
jaw, and, passing upward, split open the upper jaw and the bones
of the face and skull so that a portion of the brain
protruded from the wound. |
Source: Milwaukee Daily Sentinel -
Wisconsin
Dated: 11-17-1860
Five Persons Burned to Death on the Prairies - The
Story County (Iowa) Advocate of the 1st inst. states that
Daniel Swearingen, with his wife and four children, recently
from Tuscarawas county, Ohio, while on their way from Nevada to
their farm near Fort Dodge, were overtaken by fire on the
prairie. It says:
"Before any measure could be taken for protection, the
wagon cover was in flames. In a moment the bedding and
other inflammable material in the wagon was on fire, and before
Mr. S. could make his way out of the wagon through the
flames, his clothing was on fire. Unfortunately as he fell
out of the wagon, he was kicked by one of the horses, and for a
time stunned beyond ability to help the others. He revived
in time to see his wife fall from the wagon, burned to death,
and to drag from the flames one of his children, already dead.
His own clothing was burned entirely from his body, and he is
severely burned, especially on the head, face and hands.
He is at present sightless, but hopes that his eye sight is not
destroyed. -
Two of the children were literally burnt up in the wagon.
Of one, nothing could be found but the skull, and other was a
charred mass, in which was no trace of humanity left." |
Source: Milwaukee Daily Sentinel -
Wisconsin
Dated: 08-06-1862
Gold has been discovered near
Carol Dover, in Tuscarawas county, Ohio. The Dover
iron company had been drilling for coal for some time past, and
a few days ago the sugar struck a rich vein of gold quartz, at a
depth of about 275 feet from the surface. The quartz
seemed to be full of gold and several gentlemen pronounce it
full as rich as the best California quartz. |
Source: Milwaukee Daily Sentinel -
Wisconsin
Dated: 08-26-1863
One Philip Chapperberger, of
Tuscarawas county, Ohio, has written in inquiry into the rights
of holding negroes as slaves, substantially proven and made to
appear from natural facts and copious extracts from the bible.
Here is one of his texts:
"Matthew, vii. 12: Therefore, all things
whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to
them."
Here is Mr. K's exposition:
"We do not wish negroes should free us, so under the
precept, or by the precept, are not bound to free them. It
is only what we wish others should do unto us, that we are
commanded to do unto them. The precept applies only to
reciprocal duties and no other."
We wonder how this genius has so long escaped being
made a D. D. |
Source: Cincinnati Daily Gazette -
Ohio
Dated: 07-23-1867
The New Philadelphia Advocate
says an old man named Boyd recently died near
Urichsville, Tuscarawas county, Ohio, who had had away in his
house $2,150.50 in gold, about $1,510 in silver and coppers, and
a considerable sum in greenbacks. |
Source: The New Philadelphia Times
Dated: June 12, 1890
The commencement exercises of the New Philadelphia Union
Schools will be held in the Opera House, Friday evening of this
week. The class consists of the following persons:
Florence Maze Crawford, Monford Darious Custer; Luther Edison
Everett; Lillian Goodwin; Ella May Holmes; Anna M. Kaiser;
Elizabeth Jane Marsh; Charles Emmett Nickles; Mary Katherine
Officer; Hannah Gertrude Spence; Wilma Walter; May Myrtle
Williams. |
Source: The New Philadelphia Times
Dated: September 15, 1892
FAMILY REUNION AT SHANESVILLE
MEMBERS OF THE MILLER FAMILY MEET AND FORM A
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION
SHANESVILLE, SEPT. 13 - The First Annual Reunion of the old
Henry Miller Family was held last Friday, in the beautiful
grove owned by Levi Miller. There were Millers and
their relations from various states and different towns and
cities in Ohio and this county. The began to pour into the
grounds as early as 8:00, and from that time till 10:30, wagons,
buggies and vehicles of every description brought dozens of
Miller relations, all intent upon having a pleasant time.
A permanent organization was soon effected and the
following officers were elected: H. J. Miller,
president; Allen Richardson, vice president; E. A.
Richardson, secretary; Homer Baker, corresponding
secretary; Henry Baker, treasurer.
After the election, all joined in a song that made the
woods ring with melody. It was followed by prayer by
Rev. G. W. Dunlap. The ladies then announced dinner.
At the first table were seated 102 persons, and spread
before them were all the delicacies of the season, together with
pastry, cakes and refreshments of liquid form. The table
was decorated especially for the occasion, and the guests did
the fare full justice. Owing to the large number attending
the reunion, it was necessary for each one to retire as he had
finished and allow another hungry Miller to take his
place at the board.
Conversation and family reminisces filled the time after
dinner, and many were the incidents and experiences related by
the elder members of this numerous family.
At half-past one o'clock, the assembly was called to
order and all sang an appropriate song. Father Jesse
Winklepleck was then introduced to the gathering reviewing
the history of the Old Miller Family and relating many
amusing stories of his early life.
His address was followed by a song, and then E. A.
Richardson was called upon, and made an interesting and
appropriate speech.
Congratulating the Millers and friends on their
successful reunion, and hoping to meet them at their next
reunion, which will be held in the same grove on the first
Thursday in September, 1893.
Music was the next thing on the program, after which
Rev. G. W. Dunlap sppoke very briefly and appreciatively,
ending by hoping that they would all meet each other in an
everlasting reunion in heaven.
Music again, and then all betook themseles to the
supper table, feasting upon the many good things yet remaining.
About 4 o'clock the crowd began to leave for their
respective homes. Many having quite a distance to go.
All felt that they had spent one of the most pleasant and
delightful days of their lives, and firmly resolved to attend
the next reunion in 1893.
The following is a list of those present, with the
exception of a few names not possible to ascertain at this time:
| H. J. Miller & wife |
Noah Mast & wife |
Levi Bieder & wife |
| Z. T. Baltzley |
Edward Baltzly |
Jacob Kaufman & wife |
| Leonard Heider & wife |
Allen Richardson & wife |
E. A. Richardson & wife |
| H. Richardson & wife |
Mrs. Catherine Richardson |
Thomas Richards & wife |
| Austin Richardson |
John Warnes |
Mrs. Susan Lower |
| Mrs. Ed. Babbage & daughter
Florence |
Mrs. Barbara Dietz |
D. W. Yoder & wife & daughter
Ella |
| Miss Gusta Heider |
Mrs. Lydia Fisher |
Moses Hostetler & wife |
| Jesse Winklepleck & wife |
Jacob Sliffe & wife |
Cornelius Neff & wife |
| Abner Miller & wife |
Isaac Miller & wife |
Stephen Loader & wife |
| Henry Ream & wife |
Robert Schenauer & wife |
Miss Mollie Meese |
| Gust Goeler & wife |
Mrs. William Haskins |
Joseph Stantz |
| Levi Miller |
Mr. & Mrs. Callahan & Miss
Nettie Callahan |
John Huber & wife |
| Elmer Wilhelm |
John Yoder |
Aaron Yoder & wife |
| Jemima Yoder |
Amanda Yoder |
Katie Yoder |
| Hiram Yoder |
Mrs. Johns |
Charles Smiley & wife |
| Eli Miller & wife |
Isaiah Harris & wife |
George Dietz & wife |
| Mrs. Miller & wife |
1T Showalter & wife |
Miss Mary Kohr |
| Isaac Helmrich & wife |
Frank Bear & wife & daughter |
Rev. G. W. Dunlay |
| Miss Mary Miller |
L. C. Zollars & wife |
Jonas Beachy & wife |
| H. H. Miller & wife |
H. H. Baker & wife |
Henry Baker & wife |
| Mrs. F. D. Sliffe & daughter
Vernie |
B. R. Hartman |
Mrs. Ella Meese & daughter |
| Alf Baltzley & wife |
Pearl & Earl Yoder |
Charles Dunlay |
| Edward Ream |
Edward Sliffe |
John Winklepleck |
| Mrs. Lydia Baltzly |
Mrs. Alvin Pierce |
Cornelius Winklepleck |
| F. J. Crites & wife |
William Miller & wife |
Daniel Allison |
| Barbara Richardson |
A. T. Miller & daughter, Erma |
Mr. Troyer & wife |
| A. N. Mast |
Harvey Richardson & wife |
Jacob Mast & wife |
| R. J. Hostetler & wife |
John S. Yoder & wife |
William Hostetler & wife |
| Misses Lizzie Ream, Florence
Baltzly, Ella & Maggie Sliffe |
Uriah Gerber |
Miss Glusta Heider |
| Michael Dietz & wife |
Henry Tinsmon & wife |
Jacob Neff |
| Mose Miller & wife |
Miss Garver |
Mrs. Henry Teis & daughter |
| William Froelich & Mrs.
Lawbaugh |
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The total number present was 264 adults and 82 children whose
names do not appear on the list.
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Source: Aberdeen Daily News - South
Dakota
Dated: 12-01-1916
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS:
Samuel M. Ralston, governor of Indiana, born in Tuscarawas
county, Ohio, fifty-nine years ago today. |
Source: Duluth News Tribune -
Minnesota
Dated: 09-20-1921
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS:
Manuel Herrick, representative in congress of the Eighth
Oklahoma district, born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, 45 years ago
today. |
Source: The Duluth News Tribune -
Minnesota
Dated: 03-08-1922
TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES
1782 - Massacre of the Moravian Indians in
Tuscarawas county, Ohio |
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