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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1899
Page
4
A sprawling survey piece discusses Bryan's free silver stance, English naval power in the Boer War, and rising trusts in Britain. It notes Senator Mason's plea for Boers, General Wheeler on Philippine policy, Utah statehood debates, and the American Woolen Company's wage rise as prosperity returns. It closes with Mansfield Shield urging Democratic unity for 1896-style victory.
The Canton News-Democrat warns readers about political misdirection aimed at stoking wage fear and anti expansion sentiment while downplaying the free silver conspiracy. It rebuts a presidential statistic claim and praises rural free delivery for fostering informed citizenship and national strength.
Elias Hartz, a Pennsylvania weather predictor, claims three white breastbones from geese born last spring foretell a winter with little cold. He says purple endings signal cold but the bones show no winter at all, predicting the mildest season on record with major snow unlikely until March.
Advertises Hostetter Company Hostetter's Almanac for 1900 with free distribution via druggists and dealers. Mentions long-standing success of Stomach Bitters, multilingual print run, and testimonials. Describes nightly Cleveland to Buffalo steamers and Cleveland to Toledo service by The Cleveland & Buffalo Transit Company, Cleveland, O.
Ad offers Cascarets candy cathartic as a beauty aid to improve skin by purging impurities. Claims to stir lazy liver and drive impurities from the body. Promotes habitual use toanish pimples blemishes and a bilious complexion with a 10c price, available at all druggists. Guaranteed satisfaction with options 10c, 26c, or 50c.
Massillon Iron and Steel Company reports rapid progress at its east Massillon site with pattern and machine shops complete and power house near finish. Main building contract awarded to Massillon Bridge Company. 100 workers now employed, with more to join as setup advances. May is expected to see the plant fully operational and a larger force ready.
Canton Caxton reports Mayor Robertson bought two bloodhounds in Tennessee. The dogs arrive at the police station to aid in pursuing an organized thug gang. A trial chase with a victim ends when the mayor treed himself after a brief pursuit. Also noted are guardianship actions, probate continuances, a brakeman’s death, estate final accounts, and several real estate transfers in Massillon and Beach City. Sheriff takes Henderson and two others to the penitentiary in Columbus.
Treasurer Smith extends tax due date to December 25 and keeps Saturday evening hours. A larger Siberian bloodhound arrives at the police station. Marriage license granted to Clark W. Metzger and Harriet B. Yost of Massillon. Jury verdict favors defendant in Albert v. Estate of Columbus Miller. Motion for new trial filed in Milton J. Brancher v. Cleveland Brick Co. First partial account filed in Judith Putman estate and final account in John Poorman estate. Walter Putman appointed administrator of Barbara Marchand estate.
Local merchants have laid in larger Christmas stocks this year than ever before as indications point to heavier demand. Buying began a week ago and trade is at its height with crowded fancy goods stores. People are purchasing more expensive articles and discussions of price have diminished.
Local iron workers report seventeen heats completed at the rolling mill Friday night, totaling about thirty five tons of finished iron. This breaks the previous record of sixteen heats, with normal daily output around twelve heats, marking a standout performance by the force. Also note a tobacco cessation ad touts a magnetic remedy promising vigor and energy, offered by Sterling Remedy Co.
United States Senator S. D. McEnery of Louisiana endorses Peru-na Drug Manufacturing Co. of Columbus Ohio. He states Peru-na is an excellent tonic and that he has used it enough to believe it lives up to its claims. Very respectfully S. D. McEnery.
The Peruna Medicine Company ships three car loads daily to meet demand for Peruna catarrh remedy across the United States. Letters from users in Mississippi Iowa Illinois praise relief, citing cures of catarrh and savings on medical bills. Free books on catarrh offered by The Peruna Drug Mfg Co of Columbus Ohio.
Ten days of illness strike five children of Mr and Mrs John Wodtly at 77 Clay Street with typhoid fever. Doctor D W Gans links cases to impure swamp water from a nearby well. The edge of a former garbage dump and marshy ground threaten a broader epidemic if wells are used. Emma, three, is out of danger while the others, aged up to ten, remain seriously ill. Additional cases in the city raise fears of wider contamination.
City Clerk T H Seaman announced progress on listing deceased Massillon soldiers whose graves are marked for submission to Washington. He has confirmed facts for seventeen soldiers, while information on ten remains elusive. the government will provide a marker for each honored veteran with an honorable discharge.
Unclaimed mail items at Masaillon post office dated December 12 1899 include letters for Dermus Phil Eldridge 4 M Keller John Keith Jos Kinkham Ed Lederick John Mevaney D C. Names indicate recipients awaiting pickup or delivery.
Street Commissioner Helline notes city laborers gain no immediate benefit from Mr Lewis's ordinance fixing 1.50 for nine hours. Men now earn 1.50 daily, rarely work over nine hours. in summer they often work ten. Legal agitators urge eight hour days for 1.50. Also advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure and Cascarets for constipation with testimonials and guarantees.
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