Local Happenings and Community Notes
David George, 18, confined to his home on West Main Street with illness. W. B. Altland, a Scio College student, home for Christmas holidays. First Methodist church quarterly conference conducted by Presiding Bilder J. C. Smith of Alliance. Mrs. J. M. Lester and son J. G. Lester join Mrs. Mary Lester Reynolds for aid to Louisiana with Mr. Lester returning in January. Funeral held for John Piper from his daughter’s home on George Street, with Rev. L. H. Barry. burial at Massillon cemetery. Lectures at First Methodist church by Clare Vaughan Wales Company as part of Massillon lecture course. Deputy State Grand Master William L. Nash promotes Ohio State Grange meeting in Canton and National Grange in Canton. M. G. Carrell warns of counterfeit $5 and $10 silver certificates in circulation. agents briefed by certificate numbers. Mrs. J. C. F. Putman hosted a two-session luncheon and progressive euchre at Elast Main Street. prizes to Mrs. Laura Walker and Mrs. C. P. L. McLain. Out-of-town guests: Mrs. L. E. Yeager of Oak Park, IL and Mrs. W. R. Zollinger of Canton. Report of a drowned horse retrieved from the river’s second pond near Alliance. Army euchre party at Massillon Club with 23 tables. Greece team victorious and soldiers awarded flags. Out-of-town attendees included Mrs. Alpert Phillips of Newark, NJ. Mrs. Yeager. and Mrs. Zollinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David George
West Main Street
W. B. Altland
Scio College
First Methodist Church
J. C. Smith
Alliance
J. M. Lester
J. G. Lester
Aidwin
Mary Lester Reynolds
Canton
Benjamin Jacoby
George Street
L. H. Barry
Massillon
First Methodist
Clare Vaughan Wales
William L. Nash
Marlboro Township
Stark County
Ohio State Grange
Carton
Nash
Columbus
National Grange
M. G. Carrell
Cleveland
J. C. F. Putman
Elast Main Street
Laura Walker
C. P. L. Me- Lain
Oak Park
W. R. Zollinger
Leader
Henry
Brown
House Committee
Massillon Club
Greece
I. M. Taggart
Alpert Phillips
Newark, N.J
L. E. Yeager
Obituary for John Piper of Stark County
John Piper aged 74 died Thursday morning at 8 50 at his daughter's home 16 George street following a illness. Funeral from the Jacoby home Saturday at 1 30 officiated by Rev L H Barry interment Mansilion cemetery. Born near Pigeon Run he lived in western Stark County most of his life and ran a Massillon feed store before illness. Survived by children LaHacheve Nie Wapa Pe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Piper
Benjamin Jacoby
George Street
Piper
Jacoby
L. H. Barry
Mansilion
Pigeon Run
Stark County
West Main Street
Massillon
Deaths of Piper family and infant Cecelia Fick
Br Piper and Marion Piper of Coshoc ton J W Piper of Fostoria Mrs J W McCombs of Ulcdrishsville Miss Cora Piper of Maline AL Mrs John Kelley Mrs Felix Bernard Mrs Benjamin Jacoby and Melvin Piper of Massillon one brother William Piper of Millport two sisters Mrs Sarah Keller of Canton and Mrs Ora Young of Millport eighteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. DEATH OF AN INFANT Cecelia Fick three months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Fick of Barberton died Friday morning and the body was brought to Massillon Saturday. The funeral will be held from St Mary's church Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock with interment in St Mary's cemetery. Mr and Mrs Fick formerly lived in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. Piper
Marion Piper
Coshocton
J. W. Piper
Fostoria
J. W. McCombs
Ulcdrichsville
Cora Piper
Maline, AL
John Kelley
Felix Bernard
Benjamin Jacoby
Melvin Piper
Massillon
William Piper
Millport
Sarah Keller
Canton
Ora Young
Miss Lilian Bayliss in Modern American Miniatures
In The Critic's December issue Homer St. Gau densities praise Miss Lilian Bayliss formerly of Massillon for her miniature portraits in ivory notably Mme Gabrielli. His remarks place her among top West painters with refined tone and light handling. He also notes Mrs. Sargent Kendall Miss Even Ahrens and Miss Louisa Wood as peers. One illustration titled The Musical Bunny depicts the daughter of Mrs. Sheldon Cary holding a toy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer St. Gaudens
Lilian Bayliss
Massillon
West
Cleveland
Mme
Gabrielli
Sargent Kendall
Buffalo
Even Ahrens
Louisa Wood
Sheldon Cary
Local News From Elton and Nearby Towns
Elton reports E. S. McFarren led a fine lamb shipment to Beach City on Tuesday. Phares McFarren visits relatives this week. M. A. Boughman traveled to Strasburg. John Baskey suffers a severe appendicitis. A social literary at the McFarren schoolhouse succeeded last Friday. D. Boughman attended O. A. Breninger’s funeral in West Lebanon on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton
McFarren
Beach City
Phares McFarren
M. A. Boughman
Strasburg
John Baskey
D. Boughman
O. A. Breninger
West Lebanon
Clerks to Handle Holiday Mail at the Postoffice
The local postoffice will receive extra help for the holiday mail season. Sub Clerk W. P. Walters will assist, and Sub-Letter Carrier Jesse Lohner gets a temporary special route to ease the heavy workload. Daily letters to Santa Claus are collected, with unsealed ones disposed of locally and those with postage sent to the dead letter office in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koons
W. P. Walters
Jesse Lohner
Santa Claus
Washington
Old Bell Moved to New Presbyterian Church
The 51 year old bell from the former church tower was installed in the new church tower at 9 30 Saturday morning. Manufactured in Troy New York the bell may not be used for regular services but will be ready for special occasions. Bas nement services are expected next month and worship in the auditorium by April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Troy
N. Y
Fire Damages Barton Hall College Girls In Scutari
A fire partially destroyed Barton Hall, an American college for girls near Scutari. Students and boarders were asleep when flames were found. all inmates were rescued safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Associated Press
Barton Hall
Scutari
Diamond Smugglers and the Smuggling Methods Revealed
A New York Herald report quotes a customs inspector on how diamond smuggling operates. He details tricks like hollow heels and Europe’s special shoes, notes the escape of many smugglers, and describes recognisable tells such as nervous gestures and uneasy behavior leading to searches. He recalls a woman who hid diamonds in a Paris bonnet and a hat with diamonds hidden in grape clusters. The interviewer suggests smugglers are varied in gender and skill, with limited catches despite precautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Paris
oNo
Khow
New York Herald
Revolting Burial Customs and a Dumas Anecdote
A discussion of Tibetan burial rites describes corpses devoured by dogs and vultures, with lamas overseeing the ritual and bones ground by attendants. The piece then shifts to a tale about Alexandre Dumas, a merchant, and a prankster friend, followed by a mother’s tale of a dangerous accidental injury to her sleeve from a needle-wielding child under stress.
Massillon Athletic Club proposal aims to serve 400 members
A circulated letter by Massillon citizens outlines plans to form The Massillon Athletic Club with $20,000 capital. The project envisions a mixed age members’ club with separate men and boys schedules, a building on East Main and Front streets, including a bowling alley, lockers, showers, a 40 by 50 foot swimming area, and extensive heating and utilities. Estimated membership could reach 400, with annual income around 3,500 from dues and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McClymonds
I. M.taggart
W. E. Russell
E. E. Fox
E. C. Merwin
F. W. Arnold
E. J. Craft
T. Clarke Miller
Henry C. Bynan
H. C. Brown
F. L. Baldwin
Charles C. Heggem
George Kratsch
Jacob J. Wise
H. A. Croxton
F. B
East Main
Front Streets
Front Street
Main Street
Read Massillon Endorsement on Dean's Kidney Pills
Mrs. B C White of Massillon testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved backache for years since May 1900. She notes family use with same results and urges the remedy for kidney related pains sold by Baltzly's drug store at 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co. sells in Buffalo as U S sale agents. remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
B. C. White
B C. White
Bridge Works
Danner Street
Dean
Baltzly’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Suffalo
N. Y
U.5
Doan
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Critic
Presbyterian Church
Bidbang
Edward Candler
Lassa
Alexandre Dumas
Alexandra Dumas
Brussels
Dumas
Tuas
Pumas
the Club
Cigar Band
Novelties
Cal
Soc
Barney’s
E. Main St
Liday Store
Navarre
Nicholas Zintsmaster
Smallha
John Brennaman
North
Third Sts
E. Wd
Castlemap
Oak St
Ouse
E. Weinrich
Hove
E. Tremont St
Furnace
John Lowe
Re Oouse
Adam Stephan
Hammersmith
Welker
Hattie M Welker
Bell Phone Nes QE
New Schworm Block
C Frank Schworm Grocery
Chas
G. Archer
Massillon Steam Laundry
G. Cart
W. W. Mitchell
Portland
Continentale Distributiog Service
Chicago
Richville Ave
Trump Abstract Company
Eagle Block
Canton, C
Ima
P. A. Kah E
Lima
Tremont
Oak Sts
Wm. McMillan
James Willams’ Loan
Second St
Webber St
Bath
Tremont St
Duncan St
Greenville
Caton
Hawthorne
W. Mata St
Goldfield
B St
Washington, D
Sharples Dream
P J. Hofstetter
Dalton
RB. K
Care . Independent
North German Lloyd
Hamburg American
Cunard, Fabre
Austro American & Prince Lines
Warren E. Russell
Tremont St. ST
Kent St
Richville Ava
Bell
Salcon
Mansilton Hotel
Kent
Sale Or Exchange
Green St
Mass
Merchants Bank
Misuellansous
Masellion Realty Co
Merchants Bank, Massilion. O
A.J. Humberger Sons Co
China
Messalines and
Crepe de Chines
Kingsbacher Bros
Massillon Gity Mills
Roger Bros
Allen Cook
Columbia
J.R. Smith
W. Main ST
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