Local Happenings in Massillon and Nearby
Births occur as Mr and Mrs J Annen welcome a son. Isaac Rosen bloom and Mrs Rosen bloom greet a daughter. Massillon visits include Miss May Broshaw from Canal Fulton and Mr and Mrs W Humberger hosting Mackinac guests. Local moves feature J B Smith to Bolivar, John Minehart back to Ash tabula, and T A Newell relocating to Norwalk. A mass of community notes covers reunions, licenses, and civic notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Annen
J.B. Smith
Bolivar
John Minehart
Ashtabula
T. A. Newell
Norwalk
Isaac Rosenbloom
May Broshaw
Canal Fulton
Massilon
L Remark
C. W. Houk
Tippecanoe
Alice Murphy
Wooster
William Shafrath
Frank Heath
Medina
Massillon
Henry Holderbaum
Frank
Beach City
George Weber
Eaton
L. H. Barry
Carrie Russell
Culver
Mackinac
M. B. Bushy
Cambridge
W. J. Menich
Cleveland
Homer Leslie
Akron
W. B. Humberger
Isabel Humberger
Camille Bantz
Canal Dover
Leonard Schworm
South East Street
Ingold
Rusher
Nimuishillen Park
L. A. Croyana
Toledo
Croy
S. Krider
West Main Street
C. E. Sutton
South Hill Street
Sutton
State Hospital
Moore
Tuscarawas County
Goshen
Price Run
Charles McCreary
Massillon State Hospital
James Muckle
Canton
Richard Seiberg
Seiberg
George Garland
Esther Watson
Warren
Garland
Jennie Archer
Wellington
John Whitney
St. Paul
Archer
RLY
Daichly
Caxwt Fullios
A A. Batchly
Fulton Reformed Church
Batchly
Titun
Heidelbers Seminary
Canal Street
Vignes
Miss Keller
Elizabeth
Margaret Shafer
Martin Shafer
C M Shafer
Republican Central
Fulton
Waiting on Carpenters as Bridges Wait Repairs
Street Commissioner George Helline complains that dangerous bridges on West Tremont street must wait. Carpenters are busy and Helline was not elected to perform repairs, as he laments political pressure and the need to keep streets and rails clean while he faces calls to cut his team.
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Helline
George Helline
Obituary notices from Massillon and nearby areas
Mary E Crossley mother of David Crossley of this city died at Utica New York after his summons for her illness. Crossley works with East Ohio Gas and recently lived in Massillon. Martha Allen six months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen Jackson township died this morning from spasms. Funeral at Massillon cemetery tomorrow afternoon. Clara Mohler formerly Hensel died in Texas body brought to Navarre for burial funeral Sunday. Mohler was 33 and previously resided here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Crossley
Mary E. Crossley
David Crossley
Utica
Crossley
East Ohio Gas Company
Massillon
Martha Allen
Martha
Clara Mohler
Texas
Navarre
Mohler
Hensel
Albert Kossekossie
Julius Hug
Kossekossic
Keng
Barberton
Hug
Henry McNeal
William McRoberts
Canton
Melissa Westrich
Owosso
Mich
Mary Lower
U B
Lydia Thomas
Fostoria
Miss Thomas
Ladies Aid Society
Arthur Williams
Narrow Escape for Rev C M Roberts at Windermere
The Rev C M Roberts of St Timothys church, vacationing with his family at Windermere Canada, had a serious boating accident while fishing. A movement by his son tipped the tow boat, plunging them into the lake. Roberts righted the boat, rescued his son, swam with it for half an hour, exhausted, and reached shore. The couple plan to return to Massillon later this week.
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C M. Roberts
St. Timothy’s Church
Windermere
Canada
Roberts
Pinn News
Prin
Lee Levers
John L Rudy
Reuben Brinker
Henry Erband
Nellie
Dollie Oberlin
Massillon
C D. Oberlin
Cider Press
Yost
Meyver’s Lake
First Reformed Church
J. N. Douglas
James Steele
Wilmot
Road race revival sparks Rough Riders carnival plan
Rough Riders revived by street fair spirit as town eyes a ten or twenty mile road race during carnival week. Entries would be limited to first-time riders, with a committee appointed to pursue the idea if broad support develops. Constipation and liver issues urged to try Veg etable Pills at 25 cents a bottle.
Walker Wins Postmaster Endorsement Vote
About sixty ex soldiers gathered in the mayor's court room to decide a veterans endorsement for the postmaster race. The ballot showed Walker 31, Ellis 5, Edgar 1, Merwin 1, with Merwin noting his name was not raised. A note opposing participation caused a stir and the minutes were to be sent to Congressman Taylor.
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E. P. Edgar
John Ellis
T. H Seaman
H. F. Oehler
Fred Shauf
J. H Hunt
T C Miller
R. A. Pino
BE. P. Edgar
M. Walker
J. K. Merwin
Pease
T. C. Miller
Walker
Ellis
Edgar
Merwin
Taylor
J K. Merwin
Committee of the Whole reviews Sippo street extension costs
The council met as a committee of the whole on Sippo street to survey extending it to reach the Massillon Iron and Steel Company's site east of the bridge works. No accurate cost estimate exists yet with councilmen estimating from 1,000 to 89,000 dollars. The bridge over the Pennsylvania railway tracks is expected to cost about 3,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reay
Lewis
Sippo Street
Massillon Iron and Steel Company
Pennsylvania Railway
Meyer's School Reunion Plans Busy August 31
Invitations are issued for the Meyer's School Reunion Association second annual meeting to be held on the old school grounds Thursday August 31 with a full day program starting at 9 30 a m The day includes music songs roll call minutes reading welcome address by XN E Moffit response by M M Moffit Washington D C and various contests and games such as bicycle races potato race girls and boys foot races wheelbarrow race baseball game and a game of Married or Single Men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer's School Reunion Association
East Greenville
M.M Moffit
Washington, D.C
A. McGregor
Natural Gas Discount Offer for Massillon Homes
The East Ohio Gas Company offers a five cent per thousand cubic feet discount for domestic gas use during the year from July 1 1899 to July 1 1900. The company will lay house connections at cost to encourage universal use, aiding piping of homes and widening consumer access. Special rates will be available for manufacturers upon application. East Ohio Gas Company, E Srzone, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
East Ohio Gas Company
East Onio Gas Company
E Srxone
No-To-Bac Quit Tobacco Ad From Sterling Remedy Co
A vintage medicine advertisement promotes No-To-Bac as a miracle cure to quit tobacco easily. Claims of making weak men strong and offers a free booklet and sample from Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York, with druggists carrying the product for one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
News From Newman and Nearby Towns
Miss Sadie Griffith returns from Wooster to Newman for school while Edward Thomas of Navarre plans a four year course at Ohio State University. Local conventions, sermons, and town notes fill the column with elections, rescissions, and community events across Fulton and surrounding areas.
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Newman
Sadie Griffith
Wooster
Edward Thomas
Navarre
Thomas
Ohio State University
Powell
Turkeyfoot Lake
Lawrence Township
J H. Focht
Eliot
Clara Brown
John Grott
Wiss Luella Landrock
Austin Crise
Tohn Sadler
Lizzie Ralston
Lister
Minneracy
Alice Pollock
Caroline Lerbenguth
Rex Wim Elliot
John H.foulet
J AW Focht
A. E Barchly
T Mock
B Campbell
EL Williams
Kurtz
J P Yockey
R.O. Ellis
John Moke
Rase
The West Virginia State Fair Opens On Wheeling Island
The Wheeling fair runs from September 4 with the nineteenth annual display at Wheeling Island. The State Fair Association reports costly improvements to buildings and grounds and expects an unprecedented week of sport and exhibits. Twelve races daily tote purses totaling 4800 dollars, with three races each day starting Tuesday.
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West Virginia State Fair Association
Wheeling Island
Whch
Americans Rout Insurgents at Angeles in Philippines Action
Ten companies of the Twelfth Infantry under Colonel Smith attacked 2 500 insurgents entrenched near Angeles, routing them with two hundred killed and many wounded. Americans suffered two killed and twelve wounded as Twelfth Water occupied Angeles. Over two hundred insurgents attacked Dolores but were repulsed. one American wounded.
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Masta
Associated Press
Twelfth Infantry
Smith
Angeles
Twelfth Water
Dolores
Porac
Court Martial Opens as Dreyfus Appeal Fails
The court martial proceeds today despite Dreyfus and counsel seeking adjournment while awaiting the recovery of M. Laban. On the stand are General Paget and Mrs Henry, widow of the officer who committed suicide in prison after confessing to forged papers used in the 19th century case.
Otis Dispatches Report U.S. Victory Near Los Angeles
Dispatches from Otis confirm a decisive defeat of the insurgents near Los Angeles. MacArthur’s forces now occupy key points as General Young’s troops advance from Andanda to Angeles through Mira and San Mateo, routing rebels in Bahnag and pushing toward the mountainous front.
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Waswindox
Luz Ih
Associated Press
Oris
Angeles
MacArtrers
Alkponts Fruz
Youns
Maray
Mira
San Mateo
Bahnag
Labor makes gradual recovery after attack
Reports from Resses Aug 146 state labor tensions ease as the patient improves. Doctors say the assailant remains at large while three physicians attend the wounded individual, with recovery expected to take several weeks before leaving his room.
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Associated Press
Abcroxy 3
Still Using Dynamite in Cleveland Incident
Unclear report notes dynamite usage in Cleveland with no arrests yet. Authorities and Scranton Avenue residents are cooperating to secure arrests, while investigators pursue leads about a likely attempt to damage a streetcar late last night.
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Cleveland
Scranton Avenue
Dynamiters Arrested in Cleveland Streetcar Plot
AAP reports six boys were arrested on charges of attempting to dynamite streetcars in Cleveland. Mr. Magge Brad was also arrested for obstructing the track. Police expect additional arrests to follow.
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Cleveland
Associated Press
Magge
Brad
War Imminent as Transvaal Prepares Troop Concentration
Reports from the Transvaal indicate an increasingly dire situation with authorities ordering over thirty thousand troops to mobilize at once. The development signals a heightened risk of conflict and a potential escalation of hostilities.
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Lonpox
Associated Press
Transvaal
Porto Rico hurricane death toll tops two thousand
General Dews telegraphs the war department that Porto Rico's death list now exceeds two thousand, with many dying daily from injuries and privations after the hurricane.
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Washingtow
Assocated Press
Dews
War Department
Porto Rico
Cabinet discussion on Guerin barricade surrender likely
Paris August 16 cabinet and deputies met to discuss the Guerin barricade and other actions at the anti Semitic league. It is expected many will surrender soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
Guerin
Anti Semitic League
Hay and President Meet at Plattsburg on San Domingo Talks
Secretary Hay spent the day at Plattsburg with the President on business. He also conferred with Smith W. Weed regarding the San Domingo situation, signaling ongoing discussions on the crisis.
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Plattsporc
Associated Press
Hay
Smith W Weed
San Domingo
Popular Wedding Party to Take D and C Steamer to Mackinac Island
A wedding party plans a trip aboard a D and C steamer to Mackinac Island Michigan. Staterooms and parlors can be reserved thirty days in advance with two cent stamps for illustrated pamphlets from A A Schantzs GPA Dw CG Detroit Michigan.
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Schantzs
Dw CG
Detroit
Mech
Allen's Foot-Ease Ad Circular 25 Cent Trial Offer
An old print promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to soothe swollen tired feet hot skin and sweating by shaking into shoes. Claims relief from blisters callouses and pain and promises rest and comfort. Sold by druggists and shoe dealers for 25 cents with a free trial offer from Allen S Olmstead LeRoy NY.
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Allen S Olmstead
LeRoy
Grain-O advertised as healthful coffee substitute
Grain-O is promoted as a healthful non medicine drink made from grains. It is not medicine but doctors order it for health, vigor, and appetite. Marketed as a genuine food drink with a brown color and coffee-like taste, costing about a quarter of real coffee. Children like it and thrive on its nourishment.Ask your grocer for Grain-O the new food drink.
Excursion to Crestline for Pennsylvania passengers
Announcement of an excursion from Sherman Brigade featuring returnable tickets to Crestline via the Pennsylvania Line. Tickets sold at a low rate, transferable, valid August 16 and 19 for travel and return.
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Sherman Brigade
Crestline
Pennsylvania Ine
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