An unsolved 1940 slaying left Tuscarawas County questioning if a “total stranger” or hidden secrets killed Harry “Hetz” Snyder. The town of Dover, Ohio, was shaken in early May of 1940 by a fatal confrontation that ended the life of well-known Harry “Hetz” Snyder (1901-1940), a 39-year-old divorced Wooster Avenue gas station owner. Snyder spentContinue reading “Midnight at the Dover Hotel: The Unsolved Slaying of Harry Snyder”
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A Dover Man’s Story: The 1917 Shooting of Frank Pogue
When a Dover man stood up to defend his landlady’s honor in 1917, the violent aftermath set in motion a life shaped by injury, heartbreak, and ultimately, a tragic end. Content warning: This post contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about theirContinue reading “A Dover Man’s Story: The 1917 Shooting of Frank Pogue”
Triumph to Tragedy: The Short Life of Dover Cyclist Henry Greb
When renowned Dover bicyclist and businessman Henry Greb died in November 1904 at the age of 34 his death was reported in newspapers as far away as Cincinnati. This is the story of his short life and tragic death. Content warning: This post contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know has aContinue reading “Triumph to Tragedy: The Short Life of Dover Cyclist Henry Greb”
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