Local Happenings in Massillon and Vicinity
David Davies began duties as a brakeman on the Pennsylvania railway. Mrs. Laughno remains at home in Short East Sires. Marriage cards for Miss Mary Stermecker and John W. Crookston dated December 20. Philip Gravius recovers after a coal mine accident. Clarence Hackets relocates to Cleveland with family. Mrs. Bowman and Miss Howman head to New Boston then Chicago. Dr. Howard resigns from Massillon state hospital board. successor not yet appointed. General Coxey arriving in Eric Pa to plan a mammoth steel mill with city site. Music lovers await First M E church concert by South African singers January 11. Fireman Dillon transfers to road. Kurtz moves to yard engine. daily C L & W yard crews handle freight backlog. Engine 12 to Lorain for Sunday repairs. Euchre Club hosts Capton home. prizes awarded. John Sonnhalter returns after Germany visit. Library to add electric light at top steps and update January circulation. Farmer's Telephone Company adds subscribers. Columbia Chemical prep for salt product with $1,000,000 more investment. J. Marray Webb, Alliance leader, dies at 36 after fall from horse. Modern Woodmen of America elects officers. Local merchants discuss radius trade stamps and February 19 ban. Officers of Perry 1 RT, Knights of Pythias elected including past chancellor and other posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Davies
Pennsylvania
Mary Laughno
Elias Laughlin
Short East Sires
Mary Stermecker
John W. Crookston
Philip Gravius
Central
Clarence A. Hackets
Cleveland
W. G L. Bowman
Bertha Howman
New Bordin
Chicago
A. H R. Howard
Cuyahoga Falls
Massillon State Hospital
Eoth
Eric
Coxey
M. E
Harry Curley
Mr. Kurtz
Hapiveer Piper
Reynolds
Blatz
Lorain
Massillon East End
Euchre Club
Capton
Blanchard
Harry Rider
C. W. Zimmerman
Jacob Grave
Aultman Hospital
John Soanhalter
West Main Street
Sonnhalter
Germany
Public Library
Canton and county cases detail verdicts and probate filings
In Canton Ohio, the jury found against Maudra's administrator, awarding 974 for the State with 600 credited to Maudra’s tax shortfalls. Ashton’s administrator vs. Cleveland Brick Co. ended in defense verdicts after proving Ashton’s death occurred while employed by a contractor. Other items note probate filings, guardianships, land sales, police matters, and upcoming common pleas case assignments for December 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Maudra
American and
Adams Express
Western Union Telegraph Company
Ashton
Cleveland Brick Company
Taylor
Canton
Harley Foltz
Mansfield Reformatory
Guard Dore
Mathias Daler
Lawrence Township
Homer Parks Et al
Bethighem Township
Will
William Hanson
Bethlehem Township
Victor Teeple
Daniel Berky
Sugarcreek Township
Robertson
Chattanooga
Tenn
J. B. Zettler
Court House
James Barber
Navy
San Francisco
Manila
Casselman
Common Pleas
M'Carty
Dewitt
M. D
Trustees of
Pike Township
Piero
Canton Buggy and Gear Co
Langenbach
Canton Cycle Mfg. Co
Whippy
Cherry Valley Iron Works
Bonnet Mfg. Co
Putman
Exr
Robson
Howells Mining Co
Zartman
Marchand
Eggert & McLaughlin
Winold
Pfoutz
Biechele
Clere Va
Clere
Lenhart
Judge Taylor
Albert
Walker
Dunkerly
Canton Iron Foundry Co
Tzer
Iver
Kauffman
Northern Central Life Ins. Co
Arnold Va Hartrauft
Gobb
Cobb
Fullerton
Murphy
Myers
Dickerhoff
Hawley Down Draft Furnance Co
Oby & Co
Rideway
Burton Co
Hadley
Fornes
Wagner
Et al
Winterhalter
Miller, Weizenhoil & Co
Hoiles
Notable Italian Murder Trial Shocks Rome and Palermo
In Rome and Palermo a homicide and robbery trial involving two railroad workers stuns Italy. Signor Notarbarcolo, ex Bank of Sicily executive, is linked to the murder order against Signor Palizzelo, a deputy. The chamber of deputies orders prosecution, while broader political-reform moves unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Palermo
Signor Notarbarcolo
Bank of Sicily
Signor Palizzelo
Chamber of Deputies
Grain-O A Healthful Coffee Alternative For All
Grain-O is a pure grain drink offered as a healthful invigorating alternative to coffee. It is not medicine but doctor recommended for nourishment and appetite, with a rich seal brown color and coffee like taste. Available in 15 and 25 cent sizes.
In Favor of Taylor as Majority Rules on Election
Two Kentucky election board members back Taylor citing ministerial duty to canvass returns and the face of the ballots shows the Republican state ticket won. A third member files a minority report opposing Taylor, while Goebel supporters fear a future contest in the legislature. Bets on the governor's fate run high as political maneuvering spreads through Frankfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frasgrort
State Election Board
Taylor
Kilis and
Pryor
Ponytz
Kentucky
Ciebel
Frankfort
Jack Chinn
Goebel
Macrum to sail December for United States leave
Washington dispatch says Mr. Macrum will sail on the 18th for Naples to return to the United States after a cable from Pretoria confirming his leave of absence. Adelbert Hay is to replace him and will depart Washington to travel to Pretoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Macrum
State Department
Pretoria
Naples
United States
Department
Adelbert Hay
Rumors on Galapagos Island Purchase Reported
December 9 in Washington rumor mill circulated that England might buy the Galapagos Islands with no official confirmation. Senator Lodge denied knowledge beyond newspaper reports. An AP dispatch said Hugland was not negotiating, while talk of a U S coal station consideration emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galipalagos Island
Wasuisdon
England
Galipalagos Islands
Lodge
State Department
Associated Press
Hugland
Washington
United States
People's Party meets in Memphis calls for February 1900 convention
The national organization of the People's party met in Memphis. Committees urged the national executive committee to convene a national convention in February 1900. Attendees included Dr. G. B. Crowe Birmingham. J. H. Cherry and A. J. Tiles Little Rock. Frank Burkett Oktone. Milton Park and C. P. Pyle Dallas. John A. Parker Louisville. R. Brewer Memphis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Dec
National Organization of the People’s Party
National Executive Committee
G. B. Crowe
Birmingham
Ala
J. H. Cherry
A. J. Tiles
Little Rock
Frank Burkett
Okolona
Miss
Milton Park
C. P. Pyle
Dallas
John A. Parker
Louisville
R. Brewer
Carter’s Alleged Pals Indicted In Georgia Conspiracy
Savannah grand jury indicts John Gaynor B D Greene and F Gaynor of New York co partners in Atlantic Constructing for conspiracy to defraud the government. Indictments follow O M Carters conviction. WeeksHackensack clerk accused in New York of causing Miss Aimee Smiths death. indictments filed in city audit case add fifth arrest in McKassan era probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Savannah
Morning News
United States Court For the Southern Division of
Georgia
John Gaynor
B. D. Greene
F. Gaynor
New York
Atlantic Constructing Company
O. M. Carter
Army
Samuel G. IT
McKassan
Habeas Corpus Writ Granted for Reese in UMW Case
Judge Thayer in the U S district court granted a writ of habeas corpus for John Reese a member of the executive council of the United Mine Workers of Iowa in Julia Fort Scott Bourbon county Kansas for contempt of court. The writ was returnable December 27 and bail set at three thousand dollars. A violent anti American demonstration followed a meeting at the Antonio Maceo club on December 9 in Santiago de Cuba commemorating the death of Maceo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Thayer
United States
John Reese
Executive Council of
The
United Mine Workers
Iowa
Julia Fort Scott
Bourbon County
Kan
Santiago DE Cuna
Antonio Maceo Club
Maceo
Governor Taylor Wins Kentucky Vote in 193,714 to 191,331 Result
Frankfort reports show Governor Taylor leading with a 2,383 plurality after official vote figures filed with the secretary of state. The state court of appeals issued rulings on two election cases, banning local writs of mandamus and declaring Ohio county tissue ballots illegal, with mixed Republican-Democrat reactions among the justices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
Toney
Louisville
Ohio County
Burnham
Durell
Gaffy
Goebel
Taylor
Ellis
Poyntz
A Popular Saving Habit and Motherhood Health Advice
A Victorian note describes mothers saving for children through daily pennies or dimes and praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for motherhood. It cites Mrs. Axel Kier of Missouri, claiming nine bottles helped her deliver a strong, healthy five month old, and asks readers to credit testimonials. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are also advertised for biliousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel Kier
Gordonville
Cape
Dr. Pierce
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Lung Relief
The ad claims the remedy stops throat tickle and coughing within a minute. It alleges fast cure for lung and throat troubles and prevention of consumption. Promoted by Chas W. Cupples and Rider & Snyder as a famous grippe cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grippe
Chas W. Cupples
Rider & Snyder
How to Prevent a Cold and Immediate Cough Cure Claims
An old advertisement asserts Foley's Honey and Tar prevents pneumonia after exposure and when cold symptoms begin. It promotes Rider & Snyder claims and a Minute Cough Cure praised by N H Williams of Gentryville Indiana as safe and immediate relief for coughs colds hoarseness croup pneumonia bronchitis and throat and lung troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Rider & Snyder
N. H. Williams
Gentryville
Ind
Chas. W. Cupples and
Don’t Risk Your Life From Cold and Cough Promises
An older advertisement urges avoiding illness from colds and coughs citing dangers of pneumonia and consumption. It promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as a safe cough medicine and claims a cure guarantee. It includes testimonial notes about Kodol Dyspepsia Cure aiding indigestion and dyspepsia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Richard& Snyder
Joley's Honey and Tar Praised by Upper Sandusky Writer
Geo A Pontius of Upper Sandusky Ohio reports Joley's Honey and Tar cured his hoarseness and sore throat. He notes the remedy stopped the cough immediately and relieved soreness after trying many remedies. Rider and Snyder are listed in the advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. Pontius
Upper
Sandusky
Joley
Rider & Snyder
Banner Salve and Burdock Blood Bitters Advertisement
An old fashioned ad touts Banner Salve as the greatest healing remedy in the world priced at 25 cents by Rider & Snyder and Burdock Blood Bitters claim to give a clear head and vigorous body for life’s battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rider & Snyder
Burdock
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Farmer's Telephone Company
Hotel Conrad
J. E. Oster
Short Hast Street
Columbia Chemical Company
Barbertau
J. Marray Webb
Alliance
Mr. Webb
Eighth
Massillon
Modern Woodmen of America
Robert Humphrey
Veperatee Gongul
W. H. Morgan
Worthy Ads Joer
George Eggert
C.0. Mutter
Henry Specht
Waichingau
Eucene V. Young
Board of Managers
Samuel Merket
Drs
B. J. Muller
M. S and Muaurice South
Physi
Adrian
Aibtoe Worchants
Powas
Someoo (Weateres
Cmy
Wigney
Perry
Pythias
Evo
Harry Jieam
Cuaneshor
William River
Jouln George
Frank I Roos
Geore Lasner
Charles Brownaweil
H. V. Kramer
Henry Lantz
John Prince
Charles Wise
N. Kloty
L. Shauf
Co. W. Zimmerman
Grand Lodge
A. H. Metugar
County Seat News
IBA PE
Wasierox
Sternberg
Tocouptuss
Medic Department
Joeph C. Hoagland
Joseph C. Hoagland
Royal Bubby Powder Company
Detroit
Harry Hamberger
John M. Keindel
Kentucky Election Board
Jack Chin
People’s Party
Weeks
Nelson Weeks
Hackensack
WK. J
Aimee Smith
Victor Hotel
New York City
Svn
Asbury Methodist Church
Reese
Chas. W. Cupples
Dr. Williams
Ifor
Halp
Sttistione
Puacksmith
John Greber
West Brookfield
Roy
Independent Office
Prospect Street
IRL
8. M. Knapp
Cedar Street
M. Young's
South East Street
O. E. Young
National Guard
Mansillon Station
State of Ohio
Wm. A. Clark
Office Exchange Street
Alesmen
P. C. 1371
East Main Street
Schworm Bros
W. R. Skinner
Ridge House
Wayne Trucks
William Ueitzman
Grant St
Fookway House
East South Street
Shoemaker
South Mill Street
Ee John BE. Johns
City
FRICH
Main Street
J. W. R. Skinner
Bath
Hill Street
Plum Street
AR Fixtures
Schworm Bros. Grocery
Dunbar
Massillon and
Nayvarre Road
C. V. Hammersmith
Tobn Black
CG. K. Smith
Orsbes
West Side
West Tremont St
Wm. Bantz
Prospect and
Wellman Streets
Old Reservoir
J. Patterson
Warren E. Russell
Everslip
Geo H. Gove
RGAN
A. K. Chase
Bammerlin Bros
A. M. Grojean
Miller & Miller
Stone Block
J Erie Si
Richeimer
Caror
Front Street
Urse Alurdes
Bria Street
Trades & Labor Assembly Hall
Main Street Canal Bridge
Mary Youngbrood
Ackage
Wooster Street
Walter H. Allman, Edd EE
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