Local Happenings and Notable Visits in Massillon
Mrs E P Wise and daughter Adelaide of Cleveland visit Massillon as Joseph Krause buys part of the Bowman farm. Mr and Mrs J A McLaughlin return from Adena. Mrs N Cover of Bath and Miss Emma Hemperly travel to Philadelphia and Haddonfield. The Wayne County Soldiers Association to meet in Wooster on August 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Wise
Adelaide
Cleveland
Joseph Krause
Bord
Bowman
J. A. McLaughlin
Adena
N. Cover
Bath
Summit County
A. D. Clayman
Thorn Street
Emma Hemperly
Philadelphia
Haddonfield
N. J
Callie
Lillie Newlin
Sebring
Massillon
Grace Allman
East Main Street
Jacob Sonnhalter
Ladies of the Christian Church
L. A. Koons
Wayne County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Association
Wooster
Lee Emerson
Gertrude Greene
St. Louis
Hally Hardy
Erie Street
Rose M. Wilhelm
Isaac J. Jones
Stella
Julia Falke
St. Lawrence
Quebec
Thousand Islands
Western Reserve Seminary of
West Farmington
Ohio
Sixty Canton Massillon railway workers attend wedding
Miss Bessie Vickery and Mr. George F. Fromm wed at the Oakland home of her parents Rev E R Herbruck officiated. About sixty railway employees arrived by special car, marched to the Oakland, serenaded the couple, and joined a reception at the European cafe. Gifts included silver dollars from employees and fine tableware. They plan to housekeeping in the Oakland and a later trip to Niagara Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Vickery
George F. Fromm
George B. Vickery
Oakland
E. R. Herbruck
Reformed Church of Canton
Lillian Snyder
Eva Vickery
Walter List
Ralph Vickery
Canton-Massillon Railway Company
Fromm
Canton- Massillon Railway
Mayor Bell Pushes Municipal Ownership For Massillon Utilities
Mayor Bell urges city council and public discussion on municipal ownership of Massillon water works and light plant. He cites Grand Rapids savings of 10 000 dollars yearly and notes current franchise timelines. He compares police and fire staffing levels to other cities to inform debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Massillon
Massillon Water Supply Company
Light, Heat and Power Company
Grand Rapids
Mich
Officers Elected at Sons of St George Convention
Canton August meeting of the fourteenth annual Sons of St George elected and installed new officers for the coming year. Grand president S W Smith Canton. grand vice president G L Perkins Anderson Indiana. secretary Fred Stork Cleveland. grand messenger Robert Kirkley New Straitsville. grand treasurer E E Ashby Cleveland. finance chair J T Leach Fort Wayne. law chair J Shaw Youngstown. appeals chair J Austin Massillon. grand trustee T Kendall Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
the Sons of St. George
S. W. Smith
G. L. Perkins
Anderson
Ind
Fred Stork
Cleveland
Robert Kirkley
New Straitsville
E. E. Ashby
J. T. Leach
Fort Wayne
J. Shaw
Youngstown
J. Austin
Massillon
T. Kendall
Governor Nash Fatigued as Code Finishes
Columbus August 20 Governor Nash shows signs of strain after the code is completed and may suffer a collapse. He was absent from his office and under physician care at home though not considered seriously ill. His doctors ordered rest for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Nash
Naval officers tour fleet ahead of war game at Newport
Secretary Moody and Congress members inspect ships of the North Atlantic squadron on the Dolphin. They observe target practice on the Massachusetts and discuss refitting with balanced turrets to correct a four degree heel. Oregon and Indiana likewise require refits, estimated near 1 million dollars. The party visits the naval war college and torpedo flotilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Moody
Dolphin
Congress
Secretary of the Navy
Senator Hale
Payne
Fass
Dayton
Meyer
Roberts
Newport
Hartford
New London
Massachusetts
Oregon
Indiana
Naval War College
Sanitarium Plan for Hot Springs Defeated by Knights of Pythias
In San Francisco on August 20 the supreme lodge of the Knights of Pythias rejected a proposal to build a sick and disabled knights Sanitarium at Hot Springs Arkansas by a ten cent per member semiannual tax for five years. The plan included a 99-year land lease and a $250000 construction cost, but the report of the special investigating committee was set aside and the measure failed 96 to 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Supreme Lodge of the
Knights of Pythias
Hot Springs
Ark
Supreme Lodge
Pythians
Republicans Strength Shown In Hawaii Primaries
Honolulu reports that the 1900 Parker delegate vote was 1356 while 1900 voters rose to 2580 for delegates this year, signaling stronger party prospects. The anti-Dole faction failed in all but one precinct, with A. G. M. Robertson likely to be nominated for Delegate to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
San Francisco
Oahu
Parker
Republian
Dole
General Dick Not a Governor Candidate in Ohio
Representative Seese of Summit county says General Dick will not run for governor next year. Negotiations push Harry M. Daugherty as administration candidate. Dick aims to remain in Congress’ nineteenth district until promotion to the senate. He arrives in Columbus to take charge of state headquarters and organize the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Seese
Summit County
Harry M. Daugherty
Congress
Alger Declares Candidacy for U S Senate
Detroit August 20 General Alger announces his candidacy for the United States Senate. He argues dress and exterior do not determine character and emphasizes harmony of all organs in good health. Rocky Mountain Tea referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Alger
United States Senate
Saloonkeeper's Knights of Pythias trouble in Cincinnati
Las ker lodge has given three degrees to Scott Parmerton a saloon proprietor on Central avenue despite a ban on liquor dealers. The constitutional party within the order aims to enforce the rule, with a potential protest to County Deputy Edward A. Tucker and official action to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Knights of Pythias
Lasker Lodge
Scott Parmerton
Central Avenue
Edward A. Tucker
M. Tucker
Parmerton
K. of P
Roosevelt to Begin New England Trip Friday
Oyster Bay August 20 President Roosevelt will depart for his New England journey on Friday He will spend the first night in Hartford His party includes Dr Lung Secretary Cortelyon two stenographers and two messengers at his side
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
New England
Hartford
Lung
Cortelyon
Events Listed as Happening on Friday
A fragmented list ties multiple historical events to Fridays or Fridays-like days. Items range from battles and births to burnings and decrees, with figures such as Lee Napoleon Caesar and Joan of Arc linked to Friday in a stream of dated references.
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Charles
Napoleon Bonaparte
Julius Caesar
Marengo
Bunker Hill
Waterlooo
Joan of Arc
New Orelans
Nervous woman reports relief from Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills
Mrs E F Dichin of 7 Akron street Massillon Ohio says she was nervous run down and miserable before using Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills bought at Seadows drug store 9 South Erie They restored energy strength and nerves and the pills carry the signature of A W Chase M D on every package and are sold by dealers of the Buffalo company
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Dichin
Akron Street
Massillon
A.W. Chase
ES. Craig
South Erie
A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N.Y
M.D
Advertised Letters at Masaillon Post Office 1908
List of unclaimed letters dated August 19, 1908 for recipients including LADIER Clark Mrs Albert Kilne Miss Emmna Wilkin Mrs Frank McGinness Kattie Smith Lena EN Baker H F Kursfeels Louis Bulger J F Leland H Chapman J W Oliver Mrs J S Chesbro Charles FE Sandal A Crankilton J a Schwartz D B Donnelly W J Smith Chas Gass Joseph Von Kanel C H Vattery W Wade Chas BR FOREIGN Mautor Carolton Santis Feltelano di Brezal Compulus Ton Persona. also notices urging claimants to contact the Masaillon post office. Also medical ads for Rocky Mountain Tea and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masaillon
Ladier
Clark
Albert Kilne
Emmna Wilkin
Frank McGinness
Kattie Smith
Lena
Feltelano di Brezal
Compulus Ton
Plouae
Louis A. Koona
P. M
Mindanao Isles Tribes Feared as Blood Sacrificers
A 19th century account describes the Bagobos of Mindanao, their belief in Mandarangan, and ritual rites including human sacrifices. It notes tribe origins, distinctive dress tied to murders, and practices of headhair tokens, tattooing, and slaveholding. It also covers the Moros’ warfare skills and reputation for combat readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mindanao
Washington
St. Louis Republic
Great Island
Congress
Hell
Mandarangan
Amon
Atia
Borneo
Celebes
Lanee
Novelty In Sandwitches From London Tea Service
An American writer in London describes English tea time sandwiches with caraway seeds placed between buttered bread. She notes the difficulty of obtaining caraway seeds in Britain, as the nearest supply is in Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Scotland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clinton Lodge of Freemasons
Pennsylvania Railways
Massillon & Cleveland
George E. Kimber
John Waisner
East Greenville
Graham
Kimber
St. Timothy’s Church
St. Timothy’s Altar Guild
George McMcLanughlin
Massillon State Hospital
Berta Carpenter
Toledo
Athens
McLaughlin
W. Baker
William Baker
Ellen Vaughn
Clara Wilhelm
Minnie Myers
Theresa Malter
Lena Zeisner
Freda Bader
Mary Bader
Florence Wilhelm
Minnie Ramsayer
Bertha Zuber
Mark Nye
Zoar
Warner
Dalton
Dalton High School
D. 8. Souers
City
Thomas McDowell
Nettie Welty Bowers
Lottie Hassler Oberlin
Thomas R. Catlin
Catlin
Canton-Massillon Electric Railway Company
Lawrence Township
John Cahill
Grant and
West Tremont Streets
Union of Plumbers
Edward Kohl
Arthur Boerner
Charles Budd
Edward Taggart
Edward Bullach
Lewis Brown
Stark County Teachers’ Institute
Ruric N. Roark
Kentucky State College
Lexington
John W. Perrin
Western Reserve University
J. D. Lage
Sandusky
L. D. Bonebrake
Canton- Massillon Electric Railway
Ductor
T. Baltzly
Mayor Bell
of Sons of St. George
Louisville
A. A. Slusser
Slusser
John Huet
U. S. Senate
Cincinnati K. of
P. Lodge
Lee
Moscow
America
Richmond
Bastile
Queen Victoria
Fort Sumter
Mindanao Island
Philippines
Bagobos
Baganin
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