Local Happenings Narrate Town Social Ties
A long list of visits travels and events fills the column. Residents and visitors such as R B Crawford Andrew Ax Clara Laviers Miss Kemp Minnie Kuhn and many more are noted across East Main Wellman Street Milan to Bowling Green and beyond. Also reported are hospitalities funerals reunions lectures and a crane order for Cuba. The piece reflects a bustling community calendar with names places and short travel notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Crawford
East Main Street
Andrew Ax
Beach City
Clara Laviers
Cleveland
John Fierstos
Theresa Vierstos
Milan
Minnie Kuhn
Nettleton
Osnaburg
William Brusmap
Zachariah Kaylor
Justus
Nellie Owen
Carrell, Mich
C. FE. Sutton
Wellman Street
Charles Mobley
Minneapolis, Minn
Charles Krider
W. L. Bechtel
George Mellon
Lakes
Canada
C.F. von Kanel
Florence von Kane
Bowling Green
Hattery
Creston
Dr. Hattery
Epworth League Picnic and Trolley Party Planned at Meyers Lake
The Epworth League of the First M. E. Church will host a picnic and trolley party for league members and friends on Tuesday, August 21 at Meyers Lake. Notify Miss May Bowman, Marshall Hall, or Henry Miller by Friday evening to arrange transportation. Tickets cost 80 cents for adults and 20 cents for children under ten. Mrs. El Merwin and Miss Florence Dangler entertained forty guests with progressive Pedro in East Manistre in honor of Miss Elizabeth Baldwin of Columbus who is visiting the Dangler home. Supper followed after the thirtieth hand. Prizes went to Miss Baldwin and Mrs. F. F. T’sgart. several Cleveland and Chicago guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merwin
Florence Dangler
Pedro
East Manistre
Hovor
Elizabeth Baldwin
Columbus
Dangler
Baldwin
F. F. T's Gart
Corinne Barney
Card of Thanks for John Reese of Newman
Relatives of the late John Reese of Newman express deep gratitude to all who helped during bereavement. An advertisement promotes Knox Stomach Tablets to purify the blood, improve liver function, and cure dyspepsia, offering fifty doses. Slusser's Vegetable Liver Pills are advertised as a safe cure, claimed to cleanse the tongue and restore liver health, sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reese
Newman
Knox
Slusser
Low Priced Farms Ad in Ashtabula County
Farm listing offers 100 plots of various sizes in Ashtabula County Ohio at very low prices. Respondents are urged to send a stamped self addressed envelope for the farm list. The notice is from H N Bancroft & Company based in Jefferson Ashtabula County Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashtabula County
H. N. Bancroft & Company
Jefferson, Ashtabula Co
Ohio
Hood's Sarsaparilla Record of Health Claims
The advertisement proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla as a life saving health tonic proving cures for stomach nerves kidneys and blood. It claims widespread benefit to millions and promotes Hood's Pills at 25 cents as non irritant. Also notes a city teacher examination at the high school North street Friday August 17 and Saturday August 18 1900 with start times and official signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
North Street
E. A. Jones
I. M. Tancant
Pills Claim Safe Cure for Ailing Organs and Nerves
A vintage ad claims Dr King’s New Life Pills can cure stomach liver kidneys and bowels, describing dramatic effects on organs nerves and muscles. The copy touts a “best in the world” remedy offered at Balisly’s drug store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Balisly
Night of Terror Ends in Promised Cure
A dramatic account by Mia Serein tells of a brave general’s wife near Machias who faced fear and illness. Doctors warned she could not awaken until morning, but she sought Dr Lagat’s New Discovery claiming it saved her life. After three doses she slept all night and fully recovered, with the medicine advertised at 50 cents and one dollar trial bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsham
Mia
Serein
Lagats
New York Specialist Visits Massillon to Fit Eyes
A Massillon notice promotes an eye specialist from New York who offers Vitro Cristo Senses glasses. The ad claims wide expertise in difficult eye cases and benevolent aid, with many glasses donated to miners unable to pay. The specialist will be at the Conrad Hotel until Wednesday, August 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Massillon
Wadaworth
Conrad Hotel
Niagara Falls excursion rates to Toronto and more
Special train Saturday August 18 1900 offers excursions from Niagara Falls to Toronto Ont return for 1.00 Thousand Islands point 6.50 and Montreal 15.50 under Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling Railway General Passenger Agent M G Carrel announces the fares and schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Thousand Islands Point
Montreal
Cleveland, Lorain and Wheeling
M. G. Carrel
Gen
Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Excursion and Tailor Sale
For over fifty years Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup is advertised as soothing teething pains and curing wind colic while promising diarrhoea relief at 25 cents a bottle. An excursion to Niagara Falls by Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling line is promoted. Summer suitings are advertised as closed out at cost by J J Klotz tailor at 4 East Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Klotz
East Main Street
Ground 10 pieces Mrs. Carrie Ite Leaders Fatal Streetcar Tragedy
Mrs Catherine Elizabeth Ite wife of Charles Ite of South Market street dies after leaping from a Market street car in Massillon. She is crushed by a locomotive and dies instantly. Motorman Anthony Staley describes slowing but train strikes her. She leaves five children and was 54. Otto Hartel pleads guilty to disorderly conduct. fined fifty dollars and fifteen days in workhouse. Real estate transfers noted in Massillon records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caxton
Catherine Elizabeth Ite
Charles Ite
South Market Street
W. Jones
Navarre Street
Antiman Company
Staley
Ite
Elizabeth Nave
Mr. Church
Otto Hartel
Massillon
Robertson
Mary Hammer
Samuel Allman
First Ward
J. J. Mandru
Jane Feesler
Third
Frank Eckroate
Chas
A Eckroate
Bethlehem Township
Leander Graf
William and
E. Foster
Columbian Heights
Perry Township
Man Reports being Fleeced of 60 Dollars in City
Reddington of Orrville who worked in Alliance says he was robbed of 60 dollars during the night after traveling with a friend from Alliance. He alleges the theft occurred at the Pennsylvania depot where his pockets were picked by a Massillon man. He left for Alliance to search for his missing companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reddington
Orrville
Alliance
Massillon
Pennsylvania Depot
Marshal Kitchen
Reed & Company Glass Plant to Begin Operations
Fires were lighted today at Reed & Company's glassworks and all glassblowers are ordered to report by September 4. The plant will start full operations in the fall, backed by a strong reputation with bottle buyers to secure steady work, with the blast expected to end July 1, 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed & Company
Frederick Schaar Obituary in Crysta Spring
Frederick Schaar aged 21 died early Sunday after a few days illness. He resided in Crysta Spring. The funeral set for 2 o clock Tuesday afternoon, with burial in Massilon cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Schaar
Crysta Spring
Massilon
Advertised Letters at Massillon Post Office 1900 List
Massillon post office issues dated August 14 1900 listing unclaimed letters. Ladies Morgan Mrs Mary Wentzel Mrs Eliz Mey Blackford Chas Lim Jacob Bougher Jess McCarthy M G 1 Cold Jas A Rupp Henry A Edgington J Hyder Alfred A Korolya Dave Wailer Paul Packages Overdorf Harry Persons calling for the above named addressees please say advertised Lovis A Koons P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Morgan
Mary Wentzel
Eliz Mey
Blackford
Chas. Lim
Jacob Bougher
Jess McCarthy
M. G
Jas. A. Rupp
Henry A. Edgington
J. Hyder
Alfred A. Korolya
Dave Wailer
Paul Packages
Overdorf
Harry Persons
Jettere
Ohio Table Co Secures Large Seattle Order
The Ohio Table Company has received a large order from Seattle for its latest tables. The recent Grand Rapids furniture exposition showcased the quality of local works, bringing ongoing orders from dealers who inspected the pieces. Manager Arnold notes the works are in full operation with strong prospects ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Table Company
Seattle
Wash
Grand Rapids
Mich
Arnold
Doctors Adjourn as Northeastern Ohio Association Plans
After the Union Medical Association of Northeastern Ohio adjourned in Massillon the visiting doctors toured the state hospital and returned home. The next Northeastern meeting is set for Akron in November with Dr. T Clarke Miller and Dr. Campbell among officers and associates. The Medical Tribunal plans to meet in Alliance in October with officers attending and paper topics prepared by members. the Northeastern committee includes Dr. Miller, Crile, Leberman and Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Medical Association of
Northeastern Ohio
Mayor's Court Room
State Hospital
Ryan
Akron
J. M. Lichtly
Alliance
Medical Tribuned
Woul
Northeastern
T. Clarke Miller
Massillon
G.W. Crile
Cleveland
FE. O. Leberman
A. B. Capbell
Canal Fulton
Northeastern Association
SL Rosenver
M. J. Lichty
D. $. Greenamyer
Orrville
John P. Dewitt
Canton
Jim Watts Heroic Ride From Tientsin to Taku
A San Francisco correspondent says Jim Watts rode through hostile Chinese forces from Tientsin to Taku to deliver a crucial message to Admiral Kempff, warning of the siege and bombardment. Watts, 22, faced shelling and gunfire as Cossacks escorted him, aiding the evacuation of foreigners and signaling Allied action to save the legations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Watts
Tientsin
Paul Revere
Watts
Jim Watts
San Francisco
New York Sun
Lordes
Tien-tsin
Legations
Taku
Admiral Kempff
R. H. MacLay
Tientein
China
Gordon Hall
Allies Advance and Holdouts Amid China War Dispatch
A St. Petersburg report says allied troops moved from Ho Si Wu toward Mu Chang with little resistance. Artillery shifts proceed as Japanese repair poor roads. Chinese concentrate at Elsing Hon Sien, foreseeing a major clash. Paris provides uncertain confirmation of near Pekin wires. Chefoo notes claim proximity to Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Independent
Luxpos
St. Petersburg
Ho Si Wu
Mu Chang
Elsing Hon Sien
Pekin
Paris
London
Frightful Collision Kills Nine on Michigan Road
Grand Rapids Aug 15 A fog bound crash between northbound express No 5 and passenger No 2 near Pierson twenty nine miles north left nine dead and many injured. Killed include engineers Fish Grootveldt, conductor Letts and the firemen. Eight believed fatally hurt were moved to a Pierson hotel. No 2 was late and attempting a siding at Pierson. No 5 had right of way at full speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Associated Press
Pierson
Here
W. H. Fish
G. Grootveldt
Anti-Imperialist Convention Opens in Tomlinson Hall
About 300 delegates attended the Anti-Imperialist convention in Tomlinson hall. Geo C. Mercer of Philadelphia opened the meeting and Prof Tolman of the University of Chicago read the Declaration of Independence. E B Smith of Chicago was temporary chairman and Geo G Boutwell became permanent chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tomlinson Hall
Geo. C. Mercer
Philadelphia
Prof
Tolman
University of Chicago
E. B. Smith
Chicago
Boutwell
Allied troops within twenty seven miles of Pekin
Rear Admiral Bruce reports a British commander at Ho Si Wu states allied forces are 27 miles from Pekin with light resistance. A Tartars cavalry stand is broken by Bengal lancers as fort Tuer suffers heavy losses and retreats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexpos
Associated Press
Bruce
Ho Si Wu
Pekin
Bengal Lancers
Tuer
Chinese Opposition Fades Amid Heat and Prostration
From Wasuminatox Aug 15 a cablegram from Remy dated Taku Aug 12 reports Chaffee said opposition is of no consequence but heat is terrible with many men prostrated. The dispatch asks the secretary of war for instructions as No. 10 is twelve miles beyond Ho Si Wu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bureau of Navigation
Remy
Taku
Chaffee
Secretary of War
Low
Ho Si Wu
French minister in Pekin reports siege and rations
From Paris a dispatch dated August 9 describes the legation in Pekin surrounded by hostile Chinese. Foreigners are reduced to siege rations but have enough to last fifteen days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
Pekin
Legation
Summer Shortcakes Peach Shortcake and Variations
A Household article outlines peach shortcake basics with fresh berries and rich cream, plus variations using custard, meeringue, and fillings like peaches bananas pineapples. It gives a three cup flour recipe, methods to bake and cool cakes, and assembly tips for Peach and Banana Pineapple shortcakes served with thick cream.
An Effective Costume Gown with Velvet Ribbon Details
A high bodice sleeveless bolero and semitrained silver gray gown features a printed foulard or chine silk with white dots. Velvet ribbon garni, velvet belt with oval buckle, silk revers, black collar, front draped into a pouch by a brooch, and a rice straw hat trimmed with black velvet ribbons.
A Wrinkle Eradicator Rumored Facial Remedy
A described cosmetic mixture uses tannin one ounce rose water five ounces glycerin two ounces and a camel's hair brush to remove age lines on the face. The note presents it as wonderful in effect for facial aging.
Fashion Echoes From Paris Exposition Gowns and Hats
A princess gown in dark maize straw with a dice plait stands out at the Paris exposition as a leading autumn model. Gowns shift to ice and peach tones with ultra light cloth. Round hats and toques feature gold or silver tissue drapery and black chiffon. Gold and silver trimmings pair with cream or pale blue cloth and serge, with pale blue and silver accents and old silver buttons in vogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
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W. F. Breed
Julius Bracher
Mabel Bracher
Galion
William Whister
Park Street
E. A. Herkert
Buffalo
N. Y
Firkins
Tobias Schott
Christian Schott
Berg
Mineral Point
Clarence Heyer
Siebold
Bee Hive
W. Brown
Wise
Union Veteran Legion
FL. Wayne
Martin Shafer
Henry Rudy and Son
Washington, D.C
Catharine Rudy
Jackson Township
FE. A. Bachtel
Kachter
Tremont Streets
Sylvester Burd
G. FB. Fleming
First Call Cops
Everal
John Ungaschivk
Navarre
G. Hoppoldt
David Reed
Price Keller
Daniel Brady
Michael Brady
Big Sandy
Camp McKinley
Crystal Spring
St. Paul's Church
I. H. Barry
Morgan Engineering Company
Havana
Cuba
J. H. McLain
Robert Hess
Maurice KR. Sissell
Blanche McCue
F. F. Taggart
W. B. Humberger
Isabel Humberger
Charles Steese, Jr
Kelly’s Island
Isaac Cowan
The
Christian Church
Mr. Cowan
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
Jacob Snyder, Jr
South Mill Street
Russell & Company
Pumphrey
Mr. Snyder
Miller-Newstetter
M. J. Miller
West Brookfield
J. A. Thompson
Tarcio College
Tarcio, Mo
Europe
Egypt
Holy Land
Eapres A
Hauhaf
Bacalea
Qouiy
Z. T Buitzly
Carrie E. Ite
Tt. Clarke Miller
A. B. Campbell
Michigan
George S. Boutwell
Peg Er Eran
Rae
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