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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1900
Page
4
December 13 1900 report notes busy bank deposits in Burns Kansas and shifting fortunes in the Philippines and China policy. It highlights beet sugar growth in the US with 30 factories active and a 22500 ton daily capacity upcoming, plus debate over Philippine judicial salaries and broader economic optimism.
The piece notes a surge in immigration numbers, stronger than in two decades, tied to brighter US prospects. It also discusses Massillon merchants preparing for a robust Christmas demand and critiques Democratic rhetoric on South Africa, asserting US good offices were appropriate but not war-inducing, and condemning campaign misrepresentations.
Mayor Wise’s inquiry into a wholesome meat case uncovered Ezekiel Keller of 122 Wooster Street who gave a cow with internal injuries to his sons. The cow was butchered and the faulty meat sold to citizens. the city fined Keller and ordered him to refund the meat money and bury the meat at a total cost of 26 dollars.
A New Year's Guide praises Hostetter's Almanac published by the Hostetter Co. of Pittsburgh. The 1901 issue, printed in eight languages, is valued for health tips and entertaining anecdotes. It notes sixty workers produce the book and offers it free at druggists and general dealers nationwide.
A vintage advertisement touts Mra Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims to soothe the child, soften gums, relieve pain, cure wind colic, and aid diarrhea at 25 cents a bottle. Also promotes Sarsaparita in cages of catarrhood to heal tissues, build up the system, and purify the blood.
Edward Yaste aged 44 unmarried died after being found beneath a horse in the stable of ALF Portmann Massillon. He repeatedly told rescuers I dont know the cause. He lived with sister Mrs Elizabeth Zeller at 98 South Erie and was a longtime worker for Portmann. Funeral at St Marys church Thursday 3 30. Knights of St John to attend.
Henry Pahlan, an Independent newsboy, told Officer Brownsberger a man drank, stole his papers. Charles Manger of Genoa was chased near Tremont and Canal streets, brought before the mayor, and fined one dollar and costs after the five newspapers were found in his overcoat pocket.
Edward Jones and John Carper take charge of the Bridge House on West Main street and have opened it to the public as a hotel and boarding house after remodeling. Jones, previously running a saloon in the building, will add meals served at short notice around the clock.
J Probasco a city bricklayer has vanished taking tools from fellow workmen at Massillon Bottle and Glass Co. He left an unpaid board bill at Union Hotel. On December 20 A M Kemery will hold a public sale at the Wm Kemery farm midway between Massillon and Canton, listing horses cattle chickens farming gear and other articles. Sale starts at noon with ten month credit on sums over five dollars. Auctioneer R C Foltz. Clerk S B Stern.
Advertisement promoting Knox Stomach Tablets as a remedy for stomach disorders with claims of curing dyspepsia. It asserts treatment begins at the seat of the disease, purifies the blood, and activates the liver, pricing fifty doses for fifty cents and available at all druggists.
The Perry township board of education met to review maps of new possessions and discuss purchase prospects. They decided to report the matter to constituents and will reconvene December 17 for final action. A casual talk on Ma Leeper's proposed abolition of such organizations was also expected, with most members likely backing President Kerstetter that the board is a good thing.
Miss Mary Houk dies at 25 from typhoid fever as her parents refuse to wake her for medicine. J Marsh McDowell dies at 70 of heart failure after diphtheria backset. mourned by wife and children. Philip Fuchs dies at 56 from stone cutter's consumption at his Wood Street home after years of illness. Richard Collins dies from mine accident injuries, with funeral held at United Brethren Church as Foresters unit participates.
Councillman Peter Smith is re-elected president with C W Zimmerman secretary and C Smith treasurer. A Sunday meeting set a New Year’s Eve banquet featuring turkey goose and roast pig. A committee on arrangements includes Kesner Wiener Clements Zimmerman Heyman and Charles Smith. President Smith to deliver the annual address.
Martin Weber pleaded guilty before Squire Sibila to hunting on Join Sovereign land without a permit. He was fined $5 and costs. Weiler's court case was dismissed. John Freig, in a similar situation, was dismissed after pleading guilty before Weiler. Both men were with Deputy Game Warden Dan Geleisen when the offense occurred.
A testimonial style note promotes Ridon They Bay parsaparilla for scrofula eczema eruptions catarrh rheumatism and dyspepsia claiming prompt permanent cures after other preparations fail. It urges confidence and notes Hood's Pills relieve constipation priced 25 cents.
Sound kidneys insure good health says secretary John H. Corlies of Council Bluffs Iowa Athletic Association after a fourteen week Peruna course. War veteran D L Joycox credits Peruna with curing kidney trouble and bladder issues after trying doctors and costly remedies. Mrs Mary Lawler of Appleton Wisconsin reports relief from kidney trouble following a summer cold. Peruna claims to purify blood by stimulating kidneys and preventing toxins, aiding heart and digestion. summer kidney risk noted. Free booklet Summer Catarrh offered.
Canton reports small gambling fines of thirty dollars plus costs in several cases. Judge Baldwin is under consideration for a United States circuit judgeship as Northern Ohio awaits a possible new law. Multiple civil actions proceed including estates, alimony petitions, and railways filing answers to a 10,000 dollar death-damages suit.
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