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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1900
Page
5
Local notices report visits to residents in Richville avenue and East Main street, summer service suspensions at St Pauls, travel for vacations to Georgia Bay and Cambridge Springs, real estate purchases, and a variety of local events. Also notes theft, rail earnings, church renovations, a bell relic, and an upcoming armory season opening.
Aug 1 notes share visits by Mr and Mrs T Williams of Canal Fulton and William and Elizabeth Ralston from Cleveland. Mines nearby improve while local mines lag. J W Myers seeks recovery at Mt Clemens. Amputation needed for John Doubledee Jr after knee injury. Paper hanging and handball revival appear in village life plus a Sunday school trip to Silverlake and other village snippets.
Exton residents host relatives from Newman Canton and Columbus visiting family near Elton. Wooster and Massillon guests join parish events. A West Lebanon festival drew local youngsters while Tom Baughman plans a phonograph concert on August 4 for a church lamp fundraiser.
The News of Navarre reports Mrs. Elizabeth Miller and Mrs. Shetler attended Cleveland races last week. Mrs. O O Van Dorsten and son Clyde visited Canton relatives. Mrs. John Hitchcock and Miss Bowers of Canton spent Sunday with kin in Canal street. Byrne and Homer Givin of Canton paused in Navarre en route to Mr Daily’s south of town. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Griffith and family of Canton visited Mrs. Miller. Emerson Carr and Elizabeth Carl from Glenville are vacationing locally with friends and relatives in Center street.
Mrs. Amanda Shetler of Justus returns home after ten days with daughter Mrs. Rosenbury. Miss Grace Yanthag comes home after three weeks with Canton friends. George Smith of Barberton vacations at home. William Werner of Beach City spends Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Downey.
James James of 42 Chiff Street collapsed and died minutes after his wife told him doctors had little hope for their fourteen year old son James James's recovery from appendicitis. The 44 year old rougher at Republic Tron and Steel Company immigrated from Wales in 1881 and leaves five children. Funeral plans to be announced.
A French adventurer who endured forty years as a captive among Central African cannibals plans to write a book about his experiences. The piece also touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as the remedy for dyspepsia constipation indigestion biliousness nervousness and insomnia and urges readers to seek the genuine product with the private revenue stamp.
The notice invites readers to subscribe to the Evening Independent by mail at no extra cost. It promises daily address changes if needed and suggests taking the paper on a summer trip for consistent delivery.
The British Medical Journal notes late trains and travel delays worsen traveler health. Cold damp weather and drafty waiting rooms exhaust travelers, boosting fatigue and colds. The article links these stresses to rises in acute illnesses and higher risk for the elderly and frail.
A reflection on manners contrasting surface courtesy with true graciousness. Surface politeness fades quickly, while genuine courtesy grows from the heart like a rose bush that endures all seasons and continues to unfold its bud regardless of hardship.
A broad remark on the sense of touch among the blind notes steady progress in tactile development. A playful line from Gotroxs claims strong skill, saying he can detect a borrower two blocks away, reflecting a humorous, locally styled quotation from the Indianapolis Journal.
Thirty patients were moved by special train from Columbus State Hospital to the Massillon asylum on Tuesday afternoon. The Pennsylvania railway train arrived at 4 o clock and was taken to the asylum in special street cars. An engine from Orrville pulled the two coaches along the C A and A railway to Orrville. Superintendent Carpenter and Columbus officials accompanied the patients and stayed overnight, with a dance in their honor before returning to Columbus Wednesday morning.
A Marion county letter warns of a swindling group canvassing farmers under the name of the Ohio Experiment Station. Director Thorne declares the station sells no fruit trees and those misrepresenting the station should be arrested for obtaining money under false pretenses.
Twelve applicants appeared before the local civil service board Wednesday for the Massillon post office examination conducted by Deputy Postmaster W F Brown Mailing Clerk d J Shepley and Mail Carrier Thomas Hopkinson. Candidates were tested on spelling arithmetic geography reading addresses copying and composition. Papers will be sent to the Civil Service Commission in Washington for grading with results announced soon. Just received fall and winter samples from tailor G Gruenebeng offering overcoatings suitings and trousers with prompt cleaning and repair services at room over 17 East Main Street.
The annual picnic of Court Pride of Greenville Foresters of America will be held at East Greenville on Saturday August 11. An elaborate programme includes various sports and amusements for outing promoters.
A promotional notice asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla has cured stomach, nerves, kidneys and blood ailments for millions, aiding poor appetite and debility. It markets Hood's Pills as non irritant and priced at 25 cents, claiming daily benefits and general wellness.
A 100 reward claim asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages. The advertisement describes internal use inside blood and mucous surfaces to destroy the disease foundation and bolster constitution. Proponents promise testimonials and note Toledo, Ohio address for inquiries and distribution by druggists at 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills are endorsed as well.
The Farmers' Picnic will be held August 15 at Meyer's Lake Park on the lake's north side under the Patrons of Husbandry. S. E. Strode, state lecturer of the Ohio State Grange, will deliver the annual address with other speakers and music promised. By committee, attendees urged to bring baskets and enjoy the day. Also appears an unrelated ad for Slusser's Vegetable Liver Pills claiming tongue cleaning and liver benefits priced at 23 cents.
From Bucnanan Michigan dated May 22 a letter from Fannie Williams aged ten praises Grain-O as a coffee substitute. She notes her mother avoids coffee altogether after using several packages and their family now drinks Grain-O weekly, endorsing its healthful effects.
The ad urges buyers to beware of substitutes that claim to be as good as Slusser's Headache Tablets. It notes strong sales and invites confidential reports if substitutions occur. Slusser Pharmacy, Louisville, Ohio, sells 10 and 25 cent bottles through all druggists.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pain gum relief wind colic and diarrhoea priced at 25 cents per bottle It also promotes Dr Thomas' Eclectic Oil as essential for a wheelman's tool bag claiming it heals cuts bruises stings and sprains and cements its reputation as a monarch over pain.
Mrs. George Long of New Straitaville Ohio avoided a dreadful tragedy and saved two lives after a stubborn cough kept her awake. She tried remedies and doctors until Dr King s New Discovery cured her and Mr Long s pneumonia. A powerful remedy for throat chest and lung troubles. Bottles 50 cents and 1.00 guaranteed. Trial bottle free at Baltsty s drug store.
The text praises robust health as the source of indomitable will and energy. It touts Dr King's New Life Pills as developing brain and body power, claiming they improve digestion and vitality. Available for 25c at Baltzly's drug store.
P A Danforth of La Grange Georgia suffered a six month leg sore. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve healed it in ten days. The testimonial highlights its effectiveness for wounds boils and pains.
The ad promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for poor digestion and overall weakness. It claims they restore stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels function, boosting brain and body power. Available for 25 cents at Baltzly's drug store.
An advertisement claims a clear complexion comes from pure blood and a healthy liver and stomach. Knox Stomach Tablets purify the mood and rid the system of poisons showing on the skin. Fifty doses cost fifty cents at druggists.
Entertainment committees will find just what they want in the way of invitations, programmes, etc., at Tae Inpa- PENDENT office.
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