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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1899

Page

5

Local Happenings From East Liverpool This Week

Miss Mary Graze visits Holli Ann. Miss Minnie Biskup in Chicago. births and relocations across the region. Visits to Crestline, Cleveland, and Erie street noted along with trips to Chippewa Lake and Mt. Clemens. Community events include a lodge donation, a dime social, and a new Beach City newspaper debut.

Asan Frank Cleaver Clara Gutchel Long Run Mary Schnierle Ubrichsville Joseph Grossweiler Toledo John Ehret Jarvis Avenue Lillian Kaley Cleveland Hast Street John Gow Lena Kohl Bovivar Frank Hoch F. &. Seaman Canton Edna Morkel Crestline Marie Boerner Plum Street Jesse Brown Chippewa Lake Philip Sonnhalter Amelia Mandabach Columbus P. A. Mandabach Bertha Paul Mandabach Charles van Dusen Dielhenn Brothers East Greenville Lodge of Foresters East Liverpool Andrew Carnegie Katherine Rudy Jackson Township Henry Rudy and Son Washington, D.C E. A. Bachtel C. A. Rudy Leo Lichtenwalter Reinhart Wernzinger P. H. Young Brooklyn N. Y Europe Switzerland Daughters of Peesahontas Nellie Burshart Columbian Heights John Kiefer Massillon Weat Brookfield W. S. Masters Masters E. P. Edgar Independent Russell & Co Wheeling G. W. Lose Avalon Faith Lutheran Congregation Faith Chapel G. Lose James Oglesby Tipa Oharhive

Monster H6 Engine Passes Ft Wayne Line to Crestline

The monster class H6 engine No. 1805 built by Baldwin Locomotive Co for the P R R passed through Ft Wayne on a trial trip, weighed 1110 tons, fourteen tons heavier than class H4 engines on the C P, hauled thirty eight coke loads, and required two feet coal lift with Engineer Hugh Dunn and Fireman Clem Crum aboard.

Alliance Crestline Ft. Wayne Road Baldwin Locomotive Company Hugh Dunn Clem Crum Ft. Wayne

Labor Day Proclamation by Governor Bushnell of Ohio

Governor Bushnell proclaims September 4, 1899 as Labor Day in Ohio. He lauds workers as the backbone of industry and national happiness, urges unity with trades and industries, and calls for a celebratory, respectful observance aligned with Do unto others. Charnes Kisney signs as Secretary of State.

Coltrists Bushnell Ohio The Commonwealth Alan. Bushnell State of Columbus United States of America Asan. Bushnell Charnes Kisney

Mrs Lutz Injured In Main Street Runaway Carriage

A frightened horse on Main Street caused a carriage to bolt. Mrs Flora Lutz leaped from the moving coach near Tremont and Erie, sustaining bruises and lingering consciousness. She regained some alertness by evening after being helped into Zimmerman's millinery. The horse dashed along the sidewalk past Pinkle's, then calmed and was captured later.

Flora Lutz Tremont Erie Zimmerman’s Pinkle

Canton ex mayor in Massillon beyond party lines

Ex mayor Rice of Canton met many prominent Democrats in Massillon Tuesday and denied promising Superintendent Pontius the warden post if he wins the governor’s race. Canton sheriff hopeful Gard canvasses Massillon Democrats as campaign withdrawal chatter circulates.

Rice Canton Massilion Pontius Ohio Penitentiary Gard Massillon

Fels Naptha Soap Promises Quick Wash Savings

A note claims Fels Naptha soap saves half the work of washing and offers a money back guarantee if customers are disappointed. The grocer refunds purchases, reinforcing consumer confidence in the product.

Popular wedding trip by steamer to Mackinac Island

Promote a D. and C. steel passenger steamer voyage to Mackinac Island Michigan for a wedding trip. Encourages avoiding acquaintances, mentions reserving staterooms and parlors thirty days in advance, and offers mailed pamphlet upon sending a cent stamp. Also notes new Bandana Squares and ties at J. W. Foltz in Detroit.

Mackinac Island Michigan D. & C. New Steel A. Schaats Detroit Mich

Tragic Family Killings Near Waco Stir Canton Area

A night of horror near Canton ends with Edward Eckinger, his wife, and their nearly three-year-old child dead at the William Snyder farm. Authorities report multiple gunshot wounds, wounded family ties, and possible arson indicators as coroner probes motive and sequence. Neighbors recall a Tuesday quarrel and Eckinger seen intoxicated in Canton. Police gather depositions while speculation swirls about a spousal murder suicide.

Stark County Greentown Waco Canton Edward Eckinger William Snyder Jacob Thouvenin Hekingers Thouvenin Eckinger

Street Fair Gathers Force as Booth Space Shrinks

Massillon prepares for a large street fair with the construction committee led by H V Kramer Wm Pietzcker and Frank Vogl reporting only 100 feet of booth space left plans for arches and two entrances on Tremont and Mill streets proceed John Paul begins building the entry arches while booths fill with Hess Snyder Co Dielein Bros and many others including Trades and Labor Assembly and Massillon Bed Spring Co as merchants and manufacturers ready to participate in the industrial parade and exhibits.

Massillon H. V. Kramer Wm Pietzcker Frank Vogl Wise John Paul Tremont Street Erie Mill Street Tremont Hess, Snyder & Co Dielein Bros Allman & Putman William Yost Albert F. Portman Dr. B. M. Bevard Richard B. Crawford, Jr

The Russell Picnic Arrangements for August 19

Russell & Co s Employer Mutual Benefit Association plans a Russell picnic to Wheeling Park on August 19. Trains depart from W L E depot with sections at 6 00 a m and two more 15 minutes apart. committees cover printing, transportation, music, games, and decorum with many named members.

Wheeling Park Russell & Co Mutual Benefit Association I. A. Yost N. L. Peacock George Kinne W. P. Fox L. L. Reese R. Grant Thomas Murray Frank Wagoner Brunney John Molsaac Chas. Berg Ed. Keister, Jr Ed. Swihart C. R. Higerd George Cecil Don Marsh H. ©. Fuller L. M. Holcomb Jos. Fals Peter Kelley H. Elsass Jul

Ruth Swartz's Funeral Attended by Community

Greenrown Aug 9 Hundreds from the surrounding country attended the funeral of Ruth Swartz and her murderer Katharine Wise Tuesday afternoon. The bodies were laid to rest in a single grave at Green town cemetery. Aaron Swartz of Hartville, father of the murdered girl and former husband of Mrs Wise, was among the mourners, grief reported as heart breaking.

Greenrown Ruth Swartz Katharine Wise Greentown Aaron Swartz Hartville Wise

Tanners Purchase Interests in Hicks Brown Milling

F H and G A Tanner of Toledo traveled to Massillon and bought the Jacobs family interests in the Hicks Brown Milling Company of Mansfield, securing a controlling share of the mill.

F. H G. A. Tanner Toledo Massillon Jacobs Hicks Brown Milling Company Mansfield

Blue Racer Snake Killed on Johnson Farm

A blue racer about five feet long was killed on the Johnson farm west of the city after it contacted a worker's scythe. It is the first of its kind spotted here in five years. See us for a good umbrella at a small feast. J. W. Foltz.

Johnson Farm J. W. Foltz

Political Quicksands at Navarre Parade Politically Charged Reunion

Navarre on Aug 8 reports Amos Mase arranging a family reunion on Aug 10 near town with Beach City band music after failed talks with Navarre musicians. The event edges into local politics as Mase is a candidate for land appraiser, amid Democratic primary tensions on Aug 19 and band-faction hostilities cited as risky for political chances. George Haring of Massillon visits, while Thomas Kirven of Mossop's store suffers heart failure. church building work and standard time adoption progress in Orrville.

Navarre Amos Mase Mase East Greenville Ang Thomas Kirven Mossop Campbell New Baptist Church George Haring Massillon

Saturday Property Sales Report in Tre mont Street Auction

The Wagner property at 71 West Tremont Street sold Saturday to John Russell for 900. Constable Morgan sold Captain Campbell’s canal boat and other assets this afternoon, with Frederick Hess purchasing the boat for 330.

Wagner West Tremont Street John Russell Constable Morgan Captain Campbell Frederick Hess

Runaway B F Taggart Found At Palestine Prison

Brown Taggart, a state hospital patient, escaped from East Palestine and was captured yesterday evening. He suffered a broken leg in the incident, sustained by a fall from a train at Alliance. He had been a privileged patient when he escaped, leaping from a veranda fifteen feet from the ground.

Runawaway B. F. Taggart State Hospital Palestine Brown P. Taggart Massion Tazzart Alliance

Reign of Terror Amid Woods Man Attacks Trees

A wild man in the woods near Massillon and West Brookfield terrorizes trees and ground, wielding a long handled hatchet in fits of rage. Police track him, he encounters officers, and is later found calm, claiming to be a stranger seeking work in Canton.

Massillon West Brook West Brookfield Este Temark Canton Securit

Robbed the Grave: Johns Oliver Recovers with Bitters

Philadelphia man Johns Oliver describes a near fatal illness with jaundiced skin and weakness. After trying Electric Bitters at a friend's suggestion, one bottle brought marked improvement, a three week course cured him, and he credits the remedy with saving his life. Sold at Z T Baltzly's drug store for 50 cents per bottle.

Johns Oliver Philadelphia Z. T. Baltzly

New Discovery Cures Cough Says Annie Springer

Annie Springer of 1125 Howard Street Pennsylvania reports Dr King s New Discovery cured her years long hacking cough. She says the royal cure removed chest pain and restored sleep. The ad promises relief for chest or lung troubles with 30 cents to 100 price and trial bottles free at Baz s drug store with guarantee.

Annie E Springer Howard Street Pleia Ansone Dr. King

Undefined Scrambled Names Report

A garbled OCR fragment mentions various unclear names and places. The readable bits indicate a possible health or safety theme but lack coherent facts, dates, or identifiable entities to summarize accurately. The text shows no verifiable events or outcomes to report.

Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as blood purifier

An old newspaper ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills claiming to cleanse impure blood and cure headaches nervousness and numerous ailments. It emphasizes cheap price and money back guarantee with testimonials and a dramatic tone.

Hood

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Mary Graze Holli- Ann Minnie Biskup Chicago Labor Day Fels & Co. Makers Eckingers Canton and Waynesburg Yohe Sponseller Russell Blue Racer W. B. Balowin Oak Street Binghamton New York Mus Jessie A. Marys Clayton Deh Greenville Matters Orrville Cnly Boturaa Baltaly Orugzisi USA
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