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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1901

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Cupid's Day Sparks Multiple Massillon Weddings

A flurry of weddings marked an active period in Massillon as Annetta Matthews wed Edward F. Davies at the First M. E. Church parsonage while Kate Engelhardt married John Rohr at St Marys. Maud Cameron and William Klein tied tomorrow’s knot at Klein home on Third Street, with receptions for families only. Additional unions included Matilda Klein and James Wiedner at St Pauls parsonage, Blanche Barnett and Walter Grosswiller at the First Reformed parsonage, Winifred Clementz and James Lampson at the Presbyterian parsonage, and Joseph Fowles and Anna Miner planning Crystal Spring residence. Other licenses issued include William Lawrence and Ellen Murry, Charles Scher and Cora Umbenhorr, Charles Fisher and Clara Raedel.

Annetta Matthews Edward F. Davies Kate Engelhardt John Rohr Maud Cameron William D. Klein F. H. Simpson Third Street Chloe Roup William Cameron John Cameron Klein Christian Klien Hill Street Matthews-Davies Green Street Davis Anneta Matthews Wayne Matthews Duncan Street Theresa Kohlmaier Edward Riese Arthur Hose Warwick Minnie Grosswiller Grosswiller Oakland Russell & Company Frank Clements East Tremont Street Jampson Massillon Tacoma, Wash William R. Lawrence Ellen Murry North Lawrence Charles Scher Cora V. Umbenhorr Pigeon Run Charles Fisher Clara Raedel West Brookfield

Live Bird Shoot Draws Massillon Marksmen Near Canal Fulton

A sweepstake live-bird shooting match was held Thursday at Canal Fulton three miles east of town. Massillon marksmen competed with Joseph Waltzer of Canal Fulton winning first prize about $20. Participants included George J. Steinbach Daisy May Baughman Justus Edward Hanenstein Catherine Martin Richville and others.

George J. Steinbach Daisy May Baughman Justus Edward Hanenstein Catherine Martin Richville Canal Fulton Massillon Joseph Waltzer

Massillon miners report screen violations in two mines

Robert Legg of the United Mine Workers travels to Massillon to investigate screen sizes at Central and Oakwood mines. He finds 37 bars instead of 38 and spacing errors, causing losses to miners. He expects remediation and seeks compensation from former owners now under Massillon Coal Mining Company. He urges district miners to monitor screens to prevent future issues.

Robert Legg East Greenville United Mine Workers of America Central Oakwood Massillon Coal Mining Company Central Mine The Central Coal Company Ridgway Burton Company

Child Perishes in Oven Fire Near Correctionville

A five month old boy died after Mrs J Fred Myers, living near Correctionville Iowa, placed the infant in a stove oven wrapped in a blanket to keep warm while she gathered fuel. On returning she found the fire had blazed up and the child perished.

Sioux City

Children Burned to Death in Matches Tragedy

Philadelphia police report two children aged five years and ten months died after their clothing caught fire from matches they played with. Their mother Mrs. Kelly was severely burned while attempting to rescue them.

Philadelphia

Human Sieve. Detective Frew Links Dorney to Tramp Ring

Detective Frew identified W H Dorney as a tramp jailed in the city after seven bullet wounds and a facial injury. Dorney says unknown assailants near Sterling fired on him while he was with a gang of tramps. Frew doubts the tale and seeks evidence.

Frew Dorney Sterling W. H. Dorney W. G. Frew C., L. & W. Railway Company Wooster Trew

Buried at Zoar under four chestnut trees

A. Gunn, long a Cleveland business figure and former Zoar recluse, was buried Wednesday on his Zoar hillside estate beneath four horse chestnut trees. His body arrived from Germany via special train to Cleveland, with W. C. Whitney of New York and notable Cleveland figures joining the funeral procession.

Pittsburg Zoar Alexander Gunn Germany Navy W. C. Whitney New York Hermitage Gunn Paynes Cleveland Zear Senator Hanna Myron T. Herrick Mr. Whitney

Cost of the Election in Ohio

Columbus reports the Republican state executive committee spent 840.44 on the November 5 victory with unpaid bills and a 1189.90 deficit. Receipts totaled 500 from various donors, including 11,990 via Senator Hanna and 7,000 via Senator Foraker. Clerks, printing, postage, and publication plate costs dominated, with additional funds funneled through Suhr & Zepp in a contested financial picture.

Columbus W. F Burdell Republican State Executive Committee Franklin County Hanna Foraker CC. B. Shook Ohio

Hose Bound Over In Burglary Case At Meyer's Lake Home

Albert Hose released from the workhouse at noon Wednesday was rearrested and bound over to court by Justice Paul on charges of burglary at Martin Bast Meyer's Lake home last August. In default of 500 bail he was sent to the county jail. Edward Morgan and William Muer were arrested on East street by Policeman Budd Thursday for disorderly conduct and face a hearing this evening.

Albert Hose Bamberger Martin Bast Meyer Lake Paul Edward Morgan William Muer East Street Budd

Peter Conrad 73 Built McKinley Case House in Navarre

Peter Conrad aged 73 longtime Navarre resident died at the county infirmary. He built the small brick house near the P and L E tracks where President McKinley once tried his first lawsuit. Born in Germany he came to the United States with his parents and lived in Navarre most of his life. Funeral services were held Saturday at St Clement's Catholic Church cemetery burial followed.

Peter Conrad McKinley Navarre St. Clement’s Catholic Church Conrad Germany

Held as in a vise in Mudbrook mine collapse

Lawrence Fore, about 50, was trapped under a huge rock for a full hour in the Mudbrook mine near Newnan, suffering internal injuries and uncertainty of recovery. At Stark Mine, Jones of East Greenville was struck by a falling rock injuring his arm and leg without broken bones.

Lawrence Fore Mudbrook Fore Newnan STARK Jones East Greenville Stark Coal Company

Ohio Table Co to ship 125 tables to Jacksonville

The Ohio Table Company will this month ship 125 tables to Jacksonville Florida as part of a growing southward market. The firm reports success expanding in Dixie with prior orders from other southern cities. A customer from Upper Sandusky Ohio endorses Foley, Foley, and Tar for hoarseness, noting immediate cough relief and reduced soreness. Cream of Maize is recommended as nourishment for the elderly.

Ohio Table Company Jacksonville Fla South Dixie Geo A Points Upper Sandusky, O Foley Toney Tar Rider & Snyder

Hospital Notes and McKinley Hall Dedication Details

Superintendent Eyman expects state board charity recommendations to be acted upon for new buildings at Massillon hospital to house 450 patients. McKinley Hall dedication program set for December 19 with Gov Nash reception by invitation. Front walk redesign complete. rear work to follow. Christmas entertainment planned. every patient to receive a present. donations urged. Thanksgiving sermon honored President McKinney memory. Dr Emerick travels to Cleveland for the weekend.

McKinley Hall Nash Eyman Overture Hospital L. BH. Stewart W. G. Harding Hospital Orchestra W. &. McKinnon Harry GL. McLain F. i. Dissete Salo Henry J. Eberwein Rutherford TL. Platt Jospeh P. Brers Henry W. Harter George K. Nash GC. M. Roberts Exman Ferls State Board of Charities Massillon

Endowment Rank HQ to Stay in Chicago Says Neal

Indianapolis dispatch reports Charles F. Neal president of the Knights of Pythias endowment rank says there are no immediate plans to move the head offices from Chicago to Indianapolis. A Chicago board of control meeting decided against a move as a building contract expires next year and debts are expected cleared in months.

Indianapolis Knights of Pythias Chicago Charles F. 8. Neal Lebanon Board of Control Neals

West Point Annapolis Game Sets Attendance Record

Philadelphia reports a sold out grounds for the cadet football clash with Annapolis this afternoon. Authorities including the President, cabinet, Generals Miles Wheeler and Brooks, Admiral Dewey, and other senior officers will attend as crowds exceed capacity and thousands are turned away.

Philadelphia West Point Annapolis Miles Dewey Brooks Wright Joseph Wheeler Corbin Army Navy

No Strike Looms After Miner Leaders Return

President Mitchell and Secretary Wilson of the United Mine Workers returned from a Huntington W Va convention to press coal operators of Virginia and West Virginia to join a joint meeting in Indianapolis January 30 to set a new wage scale and employment terms for next April. No strike is likely in the central competitive coal fields at present.

Indianapolis Mitchell Wilson United Mine Workers Huntington W. Va Virgnia West Virginia

Akron man lowest bid for Annapolis academy build

Washington reports the lowest bid for the New naval academy building at Annapolis comes from W D Thomas of Akron Ohio. The project costs about 2.5 million dollars with bids opened recently and no award yet by the navy department. President Roosevelt and family travel to Philadelphia while political moves unfold in Congress.

Washington Panama Navy Department United States Colombia Iowa Talcahana Machias W. O. Telford Columbus Olio Ohio Naval Academy Annapolis W. D. Thomas Akron Roosevelt White House Philadelphia Admiral Dewenr John B. Mclean Congress Aneus Dames 2D. Richardson Tennesse Hay

Failure at Akron Bankruptcy Filing Hits Local Leader

Akron November 30 A T Paige ex city commissioner and one of Akron's prominent figures filed bankruptcy petitions showing liabilities and nearly total assets. The action ties to Paige Carey and Company and its failure, and references a distant business involvement.

Akron A. T. Paige Paige Paige, Carey & Company David R. Paige South America

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