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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1901
Page
5
Massillon area residents celebrate birthdays, travels, and visits. City figures attend meetings and picnics, with outings to Meyer's lake and Cedar Point. A 95 year old resident is highlighted while news covers weather, smallpox status, and a river of social obligations.
The general belief is that there will be no more exposures. Those possibly exposed have been guarded and the climax has passed. Several towns and communities, which quarantined against us, have removed the game and all ought to be removed.
Police reported a box car on the Wheeling and Lake Erie railway was broken into Sunday or Monday night. three boxes of shoes destined for Hansen and Blaumeister were stolen, two boxes found in a nearby field. Gate tender Samuel Morgan reported a U S mail wagon driver assaulted him, bruising his face and injuring his leg, while a police investigation began. Martin Theil was discharged by Mayor Wise after an accusation by Mrs. Binder’s husband yielded no evidence against him. Binder’s family refused to accompany him from Homestead, Pa.
Residents east of Loudonville report a monster snake seen by multiple boys. Two men corroborate sightings, and a search found and killed the reptile in an abandoned Millbrook barn. It measured over twenty feet, believed to have escaped from a circus earlier this spring.
Charles Reinoehl living west of the city was fined two dollars and costs by Mayor Wise after pleading guilty to an assault charge brought by F. H. Killinger, local agent for the Canton Massillon Electric Railway Company. Reinoehl worked one day for the company and sought his pay. when it was not produced promptly he assaulted Killinger.
W A Pietzcker traveled to Barberton where his brother George Pietzcker lies in serious condition. George, a stone contractor, recently fractured a leg and was injured after being caught beneath a stone handled by his workers. The injured man formerly resided in this city.
Margaret Shepherd, aged 53, unmarried, died Tuesday at the state hospital where she was a patient of tuberculosis. The body was Wednesday shipped to Lisbon.
Mrs L Meuser of Massillon credits Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills with ending her sleepless nights and weak nerves. The tonic reportedly brings sleep, energy and steadiness, and is sold for 50 cents a box by druggists or the Dr A W Chase Medicine Co, Buffalo NY.
An illustrated booklet with index maps explains where iron and copper ore are located. Published for distribution by the Chicago and Northwestern Railway. W. K. Kniskern offers to mail copies for a two cent stamp to 92 Fifth Avenue, Chicago.
Representatives of the Canton Akron and Massillon Electric Railway Company seek a franchise at the next council meeting to build an extra Main street track and extend service along Front street. The company abandons a mill street route as impracticable due to high costs. Attorney Shields and Ravenna street railwayman R. M. Madole have been in contact with city officials.
Sixteen Aug 7 report from Nearby Town notes a camp meeting in Young's woods and social visits among residents. Mentions visits between Shilling and Frickard families, Oberlin and Miller households, Steele cousins from Tiffin, and Oberlin siblings from Massillon. Beach City reports a dust affected rubber factory iteration, a Wooster pitcher aiding in two games, and a local club trip to North Lawrence. Also notes construction, misfortunes, and local gatherings through Aug 7.
Dr Llewellyn Jordan of the U S Treasury Department lauds Peruna as a cure for catarrh claiming rapid improvement and lasting relief. He asserts catarrh is systemic and only systemic treatment can cure it, urging readers to obtain a free book from The Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio.
Campcreek items report a Weimer's Hill picnic near Wilmot with broad local turnout. Justus festival and Beach City band provided music. Church services at Cross Roads noted with light Sunday night attendance due to a Children's Day event at Pigeon Run.
Residents travel and visit relatives across Massillon, Canal Fulton, and Beech Grove while workers report mine activity and paving contracts. Notable items include a 86 year old pioneer burial, resignations from the United Mine Workers, and a fifty fifth wedding anniversary. Local ministers plan a Happy Day meeting with multiple clergy attendance.
The Canton Massillon Electric Railway's Motorman Henry A Miller was suspended seven days after running over a dog belonging to J Keller of Canton. A petition urging reinstatement circulated among company workers, sparking talk of a strike though banded as a belt break. The dog, valued at 86, is said to have caused no prior suspensions, while Miller maintained the accident was unavoidable. A union organizing meeting was planned in Canton with N P Maier presiding.
Entertainment committees can find invitations programmes and related items at The Independent office.
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