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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1900
Page
4
Local notes report births and visits among families on Clay Street and Philadelphia, with several local civil matters including estate inventory for Henry Snyder and a real estate sale petition. Community updates cover holiday travel, education, church aid, electrical railway franchise, labor disputes, and upcoming organizational elections.
Mrs J Schniff of Canal Dover dies at 40 of lung fever. Survived by husband and two children. Daughter of Michael Smith, well known locally. Funeral Friday at 9 from residence. Bishop G C Petty of the A M church dies in Newburn NC. widely known here. Miss Sarah Ann Lewis 41 dies at Massillon State Hospital after consumption. was in Jefferson County institution for a year. Edith Gladys Purington, 68 Guy Street, dies. services Sunday at 2 at the residence.
John Gesaman testified in police court that his uncle Charles Dewey threatened to kill him with a knife when visiting his North Lawrence home. Dewey was arrested but Gesaman withdrew charges after Dewey’s arrest. The pair then embraced, leaving together. Also noted are city notices: Yingling ordered out of town for intoxicated conduct, and nearby town news including marriage, local residents’ moves, and holiday happenings.
Edward Ruthven, a Black man, was sentenced today to be electrocuted on April 12 for the murder of Patrolman Shipp in Curverann. The Associated Press report notes the court's verdict follows the fatal assault and outlines the scheduled execution date.
Canton dispatch notes county business and legal ado. Two men jailed for unlawful rabbit possession pursue action against Game Warden Dangelisen claiming fines and damages. Armour and fish dealer Eyret vow lawsuits. court term opens January with civil dockets. Plus franchise talks, tax penalties, marriages, debris cleanup, and real estate sales in Massillon and Stark County.
An 1890s-Massillon testimonial endorses Dean's Kidney Pills as a lasting cure. Mrs E M Shufelt of 76 East Plum Street attests years later the remedy remained effective after initial use reported in 1896, with Baltzly's drug store supplying the treatment. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is cited as sole agents for the U.S. Remember the name Dean's.
Washington reports Lodge explains threeHayPauncefote amendments. First ends the Clayton-Bulwer pact and makes HayPauncefote the guiding rule for the canal. Second abandons promises to permit hostile fleets in wartime. third bars European nations from joining a U S treaty. Also a Virginia representative Wise dies prompting brief House adjournment.
The Columbus court reports the Ohio Supreme Court dismissed, under Attorney General Sheets, the antitrust actions against Solar Refining, Ohio O L Company, Buckeye Pipe Line, Standard Oil of Ohio, and Centennial Tobacco. Dismissals are without record and at public cost.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on December 22 President BH RB Sturges of the Municipal league confirmed rumors that several more councilmen are to be arrested for bribery, with proceedings to be taken against additional officials.
Former Governor Roger Wolcott died at his Boston home after a typhoid fever illness worsened by late complications. He likely contracted the disease aboard ship or shortly after returning from Europe. The funeral is set for Monday afternoon at Trinity Church with family at the bedside at his passing.
Operator G L Stewart in charge at Leetsdale telegraph station when the Chicago express collided with the Leetsdale accommodation on December 14, killing Fireman Oscar White. Coroner McGeary commits Stewart to jail for criminal negligence.
An old advertisement extols Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal cure for kidney, bladder, and urinary issues. It promises relief from back pain and frequent urination, with sample bottles offered by mail. Also promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and Jell O dessert mix with brief product notes and vendor addresses.
A. H. Thurness of Villa Creek Coal Co Buffalo C reports kidney and bladder trouble for years with gravel or stones and excruciating pain. After using Foley's Kidney Cure he notes immediate improvement and says it has done him 1000 worth of good. Also promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a digestive aid.
A collage of patent medicine endorsements and testimonials from Rider & Snyder and David Lory Nebraska. Claims Banner Salve cures skin diseases piles burns and ulcers while Grain-O is praised as a healthier coffee substitute. Early Risers and Dr Thomas’ Eclectic Oil are also recommended for liver cleansing coughs and pains.
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