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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1905

Page

4

Local Happenings From West Main Street Area

Born to Mr and Mrs George Kline of West Main street a son. Mrs Dan Sheldon of Canal Fulton visits Mrs Sarah Masters in East End. Irvine Wales leaves for Philadelphia and New York for a few days. Mrs Eli Brenneman and Miss Mattie Swanger visit Hollinger in East Tremont street. Maier Shaidnaglea Co presents neckties to Tiger football team. A R Williams entertains visitors from Orrville. Miss Pearl Cabbutt hosts Miss Ethel Deweese at venison dinner in East Oak street. Braden Borden of New Mexico visits Getz family on Chestnut street. Mrs Nellie Neisz of Beardstown, Kansas, a guest at Getz home. Miss Ruth Pease returns to Cleveland art school after Thanksgiving. Charles K Jarvis invites guests for dinner and cards for 25th wedding anniversary. Charles Hammer and two daughters, Buchman family, Brenner family visit Brown on Thanksgiving. George Bell of Wheel ing and Lane train No 1 on Walnut Street suffers fatal accident. Funeral time not announced. Stockholders of Worst National Bank of Orrville hear $100 per share assessment from comptroller. Alcorn holds $16,000 stock but unlocatable. Bank debt about $21,000. Gen eral Reilly estate valued at county school fund. four wills alleged, none found. Louise Kramer and William Yingling wed at St Mary’s Church with Katherine Yingling and Louis Kramer present. Yingling to reside in Barberton.

George Kline West,Main Street Dan Sheldon Canal Fulton Sarah Masters East End Arvine Wales Philadelphia New York Eli Brenneman Mattie Swanger Orrville S. Hollinger East Tremont Street Maier New Mexico T. Getz Chestnut Street Nellie Neisz Beardstown Getz Ruth Pease Cleveland Art School Elon. Pease Inkron Street Charles K. Jarvis Erie Street Charles Hammer Buchman David Brenner V.S. Brown George Bell Wheeling & Lateese Ing al Coghoeton Neas Waa Martin T Tbs Cansei Ted Masailign Orrvnda D. Alcorn Reilly Wellsville Georgetown

Pretty wedding of Miss Amelia Keller and Herman Vogt

Miss Amelia L Keller daughter of Mrs K Keller and Herman L Vogt son of William Vogt wed at St Marys church in a Nuptial high mass officiated by Rev Father Vollmayer. The bride wore a gray traveling suit with lavender accents and carried a white prayer book. Bridesmaid Miss Helen Sprenger attended with lavender attire. Groom attended by his brother Elmer Vogt. ushers William Keller and Roman Flury. Reception hosted by Mrs R Keller at 93 North East street for both families only. Out of town guests from Cleveland and Buaron Pa attended. couple to reside with bride’s mother after a wedding trip to Pittsburgh and beyond.

Amelia L. Keler K. Keller Herman L. Vogt William Vogt St. Mary’s Church Father Vollmayer Helen Sprenger Cleveland Elmer Vogt William Keller Roman Flury R. Keller North East Street C. B. Sprenger R. Ed Clementz Edna Royer W. Walsh Clarence Sonnhalfer John Hoether Buaron Pittspurg North East Ateeet

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Masquerade Ball Draws Massillon Guests in Glittering Scene

One hundred fifty guests gathered at the Massillon club Friday for a masquerade ball marked by elaborate disguises including a Massillon Tiger costume and items like a can of baking powder and a box of Uneeda Biscuit. Out of town attendees from Cleveland, Akron, Pittsburgh, Topeka and Newcastle joined local residents for supper after the grand march.

Massillon Club A. K. Fowler Cleveland C. T. Johnston Max F. K. Taggart Charlotte Weeks Mrydle Stegkemper Akron Edna Diebenn Charles Malline San Francisco FS. Wright Robert G. Nelson Toledo B. McQue W. E. L. Warwick John G. Warwick Pittsburg A. Per Lee Pease Florence White Newcastle Melville Everhard Fred Merrick R. B. Crawford Florence Stevens Salem Harry Bahin Gambier John Scott Robert K. Fast Lawrence Norbit William Oschwend Carnahan John Solwell Charles Zullinger iMr Austin Tyne Fred Frank Canton Julia W. Wells Topeka Kan

Steamer Owen Rumored Wreck Off Lake Superior Coast

Ten vessels with a combined crew of about 100 were driven far at sea in a gale off St Johns. The steamer Ira H. Owen, carrying 116000 bushels of barley, was sighted with wreckage near Michigan Island. Captain Muligan of Buffalo, crew of 19 reported drowned. Rescue attempts hampered by ice and heavy seas. Captain Chamberlain of Sir William Siemens brought tidings to Ashland, Wis. The Owen’s fate appears fatal and all hope is fading.

Chicago Nec Ira H. Owen Outer Island Lake Superior Chicago Uoners Owen Joseph Muligan Buffalo Ashland Wis Chamberlain William Siemens Michigan Island S .S J. G. Keith Gleveland St Johns N. FL St. Dollas Jesse Spatore Lake Saperer Vie Dias

Freak Chicken Attracts Curious Onlookers In Town

A Plymouth Rock hen with a tail and four feet, fully developed, is displayed on a West Main Street storefront window. The odd bird, hatched last spring at Warren Bades’s farm, draws curious glances from locals and visitors alike.

West Main Street Markaman Warren Bades G ‘Isserby

Marriage Highlights at Nesrab y Towns and Local Notes

A prominent social event was the marriage of Miss Lulu Justice and Charles W. Reed at the Justice home with over fifty guests. In Elton, Wright and sons finished plastering A. O. McFarren’s new house, and Curtis McFarren’s family visited the old farm hunting. Theodore Blocher hunted a large turkey. New baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wolf. Several local residents and visitors listed, including Elmer Erwin visiting August Dittmar, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Erb with family hosting Newman friends.

Beach City Lulu Justice Elmer Justice Charles W. Reed Justice Bowman Hostettler The Christian Church of Dundee Elton Wright Sona Tuscarawas County A. O. McFarren Curtis McFarren Mt. Eaton Old Home Farm Theodore Blocher Charles Wolf West End Itiller Stanwood H. ©. McFarren ItHa Boughman Susan Evritt Canton Friends Urban Hill Elmer Erwin Cleveland August Dittmar Henry Erb William Storrie North Lawrence Charles Herbst Elmer Dehof Newman Samuel Garman C. R. Myers Canton Charles Reinoehl Dundee Harry Herbst Howard Farmer Joseph Tilton Canal Fulton

Explosion Destroys Home Near Weston W VA

A valve failure on a gas pipe in a Weston area home near Charles Douglas detonated a blast that destroyed the house and killed Douglas his wife and two children. The fiery debris and scattered remains were found as flames consumed the wreckage with neighbors rushing to assist but none could be saved.

Weston W. Ya Charles Douglas Douglass Dougass

Grand Jury Delivers No Indictment in Kenyon Student Death

Mount Vernon Ohio December 2 The Knox county grand jury reported and was discharged without indicting anyone in the death of Kenyon College student L. Pierson who died on a railroad track after an initiation incident. Fourteen jurors believed Pierson may have been tied when struck by a locomotive. Minister's Wife Is Missing And Then Sought For. Kent Ontario December 2 The wife of Rev Edward Smith a prominent pastor disappeared from her brother’s home sparking a large search. Dormitory Fire Destroys State Normal School Building Indiana Pennsylvania December 2 A three story dormitory burned beyond repair as firemen faced poor water pressure. The Meaning of Sympathy A Frenchwoman notes that those who suffer deeply understand many languages and can truly comfort others through shared experience.

Kenyon Mount Vernon Knox County Grand L. Pierson Kenyon College Scearbrough Mans Wit Pierson Kent Dee Aes Esa Edward Smith O. F E. Cook Udover Ma Sapith

Oil Field Men Strike Hits Texas Regions

Oil field workers in Batson Humble Saratoga Sour Lake and Spindle Top strike against 50 cent daily wage reduction. Guffey company and Pass and Ham with others affected while driller pay remains. rest hold steady with no trouble reported.

Trouston Ten Batson Humble Saratoga Sour Lake Spindle Top Guffey Company Pass Hastham

Obituary: Anthony Quitsa Dies at 31 at Massillon Hospital

Anthony Quitsa, aged 31, died at Massillon state hospital from organic brain disease after being admitted from Summit county. The body is held awaiting relatives’ advice. An unrelated testimonial from E Bartholom w Kalkasha cites Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy of Rendout NY for Bright's disease and other ailments, with endorsements and pricing for Burdock Blood Bitters.

Anthony Quitsa Massillon State Hospital Summit County E. Bartholom W. Kalkasha Mich David Kennedy Rendout N.Y Bright

Engineer Killed at Union Square Crossing in Philipsburg

Hundreds witnessed the death of John Niece, a veteran Belvidere railroad engineer, after he was struck by a train at the Union Square crossing in Philipsburg. The accident happened in the busy business district as onlookers watched.

Phillipsourg John Niece Belvidere Deela Rairoad Union Square

Playful Boy Shoots Companion in Hunting Outing

Lisbon Ohio December 2 a boy aged 11 fired a .22 rifle at his companion 14 year old Archie Garrett after shouting hands up injuring him in the spine. Garrett boy is paralyzed from the incident with a target rifle.

Lisbon Archie Crarrett Harold Wisden Garrett

Chicago Grain Market Sees Wheat Rise in Foreign Trade

Chicago prices firm after foreign market gains as May wheat closes above Wednesday. Corn advances by a fraction and oats gain slightly with May quotes and bag values noted.

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Pittsburg Market Report December Prices and Ranges

Pittsburg markets report diverse prices for corn oats hay eggs butter cheese and meats. Corn and oats show mixed consignments with multiple grades. livestock values list steers cows bulls and calves with wide ranges. hogs lambs and sheep prices vary by quality and weight.

New York Ohio Wisconsin

Excommunication Hits Catholics Over Kennedy Pritchett Wedding

Right Rev. Bishop Richard Scannell of the Nebraska diocese excommunicated Catholics who attended the wedding of Congressman Kennedy and Miss Pritchett held Monday. Notables present included Mrs. Edward Cudahy and Mae Hamilton. The ceremony was led by Dr. E. H. Jenks of the First Presbyterian Church.

Omaha Neb Richard Scannell Nebraska Congressman Kennedy Miss Pritchett Edward Cudahy Mae Hamilton Kennedy E. H. Jenks First Presbyterian Church George J

Accident Kills Two in Au Sable Michigan

Mrs William Gardner and her five year old son were crushed when a flag pole wire entangled a carriage wheel and toppled the pole onto the vehicle in Au Sable Michigan. A companion woman and her child escaped with no injuries.

Au Sable Mich William Gardner

Broadalbin Knitting plant destroyed by unknown fire

Broadalbin New York December 1 a fire of unknown origin wiped out the Broadalbin Knitting company plant with an estimated loss of 110000 dollars. A portrait of Phoebe Hassel born 1713 died 1821 age 108 served as a private soldier in Europe including Fontenoy.

Gloversville N. Y Broadalbin Knitting Company Broadalbin Brighton Phoebe Hassel Europe Battle of Fontenoy

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