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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
1
In Campcreek and nearby towns the Dalton Oil and Gas Company commits to keep prospecting despite a current well. Local reports note illnesses, revival meetings, school events, and social visits as communities buffer weather and holiday chatter.
A lively Tuesday evening dance at the Bentley hotel drew a large crowd and featured extraordinarily dressed costumes. Community notes mention social visits, home moves, church services, debates, and postponed events due to weather.
The Zion Church congregation has purchased a building for the pastor’s home and plans to move and remodel it on Oak Street. The Rev. Transue says the parsonage will cost under 275 dollars with much already subscribed. Dedication ceremonies are set for May 1 with Bishop Small of York and likely Bishop Clinton of Charlotte in attendance. A revival begins January 1 featuring singing and solemn services focused on awakening souls.
A colored man calling himself Charles Robinson was arrested Tuesday evening on suspicion of inside knowledge of the Humboldt silk robbery. A clipping of the robbery story was found in his pocket and he made suspicious remarks. He said he had been in town only two days and will be held for further investigation. The assault of Gustave Eckert for house breaking was dismissed by Justice Sibila after a private settlement with Charles Thompson. Anson Weidman of Navarre was discharged after his father’s affidavit for disturbing the peace.
Massillon district miners debated a Socialist leaning resolution at their Tuesday convention. President Robert Legg denied backing any Socialist action while noting his mixed views on socialism. Delegates said they lacked constituent instruction and hurried handling of the resolution amid focus on the flat car issue. Herman Schlosser chaired the resolutions committee.
List of unclaimed letters dated December 10 191. Women and men named include Miss Gorcoran Morrison Mrs Laura Davis Miss Anna Nelkes Hattie Hooper Mrs Zoe Merris Mrs W A McNichol Mrs Rett Julia Morrison Mrs Bertha ost Cora 5 and many others. Patrons must say advertised to retrieve letters. Also an insertion about saving and Prudential Trust Company inviting inquiries.
An old advertisement claims headaches signal bodily derangement and promotes Gline Headache Wafers as a cure. It asserts relief of stomach and nervous system issues, promises no failure, and urges purchase from druggists for 10 cents. It warns against substitutes and claims harmlessness.
Mr R Gray of Armenian area in Dutchess county New York endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a reliable children's cure for croup. He notes it prevents attacks if given early and keeps a bottle on hand for immediate use. Sold by F T Balzly I B Craig and Rider Snyder. Rogers offers silver plated knives and forks at four dollars per set. Miller West Side jeweler.
The Bi-County Teachers Association will meet in Wooster High School on Friday and Saturday December 13 and 14. The program lists music, ten minute addresses, papers in education psychology slang and syntax Latin English relation, round table topics on school needs and teaching standards, plus discussions with supervisors and college faculty.
Senator Morgan introduces a Nicaraguan canal bill proposing 150 million dollars in funding with 5 million immediately available. A US eight member board plus the secretary of war would oversee the canal belt, with guard regiments and courts authorized. The Managua agreement is described as a protocol rather than a treaty. Costa Rica rights on the San Juan river would be secured under similar terms.
Kiel reports the Hamburg American steamship line contracted with a Hamburg firm to carry 30 000 tons of iron to the United States at 1 08 a ton for the coming year. On return trips the line will accept American coal for shipment to Germany at 1320 a ton. American coal agents are canvassing Germany and securing orders.
Washington December 11 the Senate confirmed numerous nominations to be United States consuls and a consul general including WB Gessnar at Aifiin Saxony William L Sewell at Pernambuco Brazil Ko N Gonnians at Toronto Frank R Mawrer at Ghent Pietro Canoe at Turin Robert P Skinner Massillon George Baldwin Toronto France and Davarin wville?
Obituary notes Andrew Schrock a longtime Fulton resident and owner of Fulton Mine Car Works. He suffered from a chronic disease for years and was bedbound for two weeks before dying Tuesday noon after a lengthy illness. He had been active in Fulton business for forty five years.
A group of Massillon miners will travel to Columbus early next month to represent the district at the state convention. Arrangements have been made to use the Odd Fellows temple as the meeting place for the miners. The Sunday Creek valley miners also list 1902 holiday observances including New Year’s Day Washington’s Birthday and Christmas.
Dalton reports the oil and gas company will ask no odds of the board of trade if a big strike develops. Wind pump work is improved, supplying water though hot weather remains a concern. Also in North Lawrence a marriage of Robert A. Pollock and Goria Blakely is planned for Dec 18. In Canal Fulton, relatives fear exhumation of Thomas Haines’ body near Metcettsa.
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