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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1901

Page

5

Local Happenings In Grant Street And Surrounding Areas

Lorain visitors include Frank Wilson visiting friends and Mrs. William Brown with Akron kin in Grant street. Youngstown and Cleveland guests seen in town. Improvements noted for C L and W railway vestiges and an interurban policy change. Funeral notices for Pearl Tieche and Margaret Sibila. Massillon Lodge officers elected. Socials and weddings. Hostetter’s Almanac promotion and health advice conclude the items.

Frank Wilson Lorain William Brown Akron Margaret Legrum Grant Street Harrison Lynch Pearl Tieche Alcide Tieche First Reformed Church O. P. Foust Massillon Court Ben Hur T. L. Hopkinson GC. O. Merwin Eleanor Parkes William E. Johns Joan Carrigan Lee Graybill Inner Gate Leslie Wiggens Outer Gate William Marks L M. Taggart Margaret Sibila St. Mary's Church H. V. Kaempker George W. Ess Joseph Schneider Jacob Sonunhalter Edward Myers John Reese Charles Warth George Werling Cleveland St. Mary's Cemetery Wilbur Fiske Ware Miss Mary May Ellis Broadway Methodist Episcopal Church J. L Wilson Ware Sonnhalter Flats John Ellis Abraham W. Chapman Presbyterian Church Z. F. Clokey Sippo Lodge N. ©. Brown M. Smith Joseph Remele O. P. Kline Henry Ochler Philip Diefenbacher Charles Anke 67 Trebine E. E. Hursh J. H. Steel Tiffin Levi Smith A. G. Ricksecker Thomas O Yost Mary Richardson Canton J. W. Ream W. L. Davis Muncie Ind

Obituary notices from Massillon district figures

Obituary notices list Catharine Stephan aged 85 dying at home from a stroke. Survived by six children in or near Massillon. Funeral Thursday at St Marys church. Other obituaries include John Cauldwell 50 in state hospital from apoplexy. Mrs William Kipler 37 near Cross Roads. Peter Palmer 75 of McDonaldsville. Elizabeth Wilhelm 76 wife of Robert Wilhelm mother of State Senator George W Wilhelm with funeral at United Brethren church.

Catharine Stephan Main Street Margaret Volkmer David Stephan Charlotte Wilhelm John Stephan Adam Stephan Julius Deck St. Mary’s Church Stephan Kendal Yingling’s Hill Massillon Mex. Stephan John Caldwell John Cauldwell State Hospital Caldwell Columbiana William Kipler Cross Roads Peter Palmer McDonaldsville Elizabeth Wilhelm Robert M. Wilhelm George W. Wilhelm Justus Wilhelm Wilmot Wyandt Senator Wilhelm James Edward Wilhelm Nora Warstler Mary Hay United Brethren Church

Through to Canton Navarre Railline Agreement Progress

Canton Massillon Electric Railway says it will cross Wheeling & Lake Erie tracks in Navarre within a week and start through Navarre to Canton service. Cars to run hourly. Superintendent Richardson and family visit Shanesville. pupils gifted him a rocking chair last week.

Navarre Corporation W. A. Stahl Canton-Massillon Electric Railway Company Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company Wheeling Canton Richardson Shanesville

Dedication of the Trades and Labor Assembly hall program

Public invited to dedication of the new Trades and Labor Assembly hall next Sunday afternoon. The programme includes an introduction by President Peter Smith, selections by O W Bammerlin, history address by Peter Smith, songs by Lida McBride and John G Davis, recitations by Bert Boeingen, Holy City, and Mona by Mr Murphy, with dedicatory addresses by Thomas J Duffy.

Trades and Labor Assembly Peter Smith O. W. Bammerlin The Lida McBride Joseph Grapewine Massillon Trades and Labor Assembly John G. Davis Bert Boeingen Holy City Florence May Sibila Thomas J. Duffy National Brotherhood of Operative Potters

Major Fire Destroys Dunlow WV Business District

Dunlow West Virginia residents faced a severe blaze last night that razed the town’s leading business houses the post office and several homes. The estimated loss runs about fifty thousand dollars with roughly half insured.

Dunlow W. Va Dee

Massillon Coal Mining Co settles back pay claim dispute

Manager Mullins states the company does not admit liability over allegedly illegal mine screens. He cites standard size definitions, notes most Chicago agreement screens have 38 bars, and says the firm changed nonconforming screens after notice. The company offers compensatory payment to miners, without admitting fault.

Sales Greater Than Ever In Russia For 1901 Machines

Washington reports the 1901 sale of American agricultural machines in Russia set a record. Consul Heenan at Odessa notes tariffs in retaliation for the United States sugar tax have not yet clearly reduced imports, though the impact may unfold later.

Washington Russia Heenan Odessa America

Queen Alexandra’s Condition Reported More Serious

London December 24 The Queen is said to be in a more serious condition than previously reported with doctors in constant attendance. A later bulletin notes progress, but all Sandringham Christmas plans are upset and the royal party will spend Christmas at Marlborough House. The queen is said to have a chill, not considered dangerous.

London Alexandra Sandringham Marlborough House

Armenians Naturalized Americans Threatened in Tripoli

Dispatches from Constantinople report Tripoli authorities threaten to expel all naturalized Americans unless they renounce nationality within a fortnight. The American legation is pressing the issue. Most naturalized Americans are Armenians by birth.

London Constantinople Tripoli Legation

Decorations Renewed at St. Joseph's Church

Interior improvements worth fifteen hundred dollars are being completed at St. Joseph's Catholic church. Over four months of work by Bee from Cleveland have frescoed and refreshed the interior, with the main and side altars lit by many lamps, giving the appearance of marble and granite.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Bee Cleveland

Back Pay Settlement Reached In Mine Dispute

A conference between Massillon Mining Co and the Massillon district United Mine Workers reached a back pay settlement for mines in its possession, terms to be ratified by affected miners. Representatives included W. J. Mullins and Geltz for the company and Robert Legg Evan Evans and John Williams for the union. The miners seek back pay for 37 of 38 bars in use. company says not liable but agrees to a settlement to be fair. The former mine owners will be asked to make a similar settlement for years of operation.

Massillon Mining Company Massilon District United Mine Workers W. J. Mullins Geltz Robert Legg East Greenville Evan Evans North Lawrence John Williams Minglewood

Nerve Pills Promoted By Massillon Citizen Testimony

Massillon resident John Hanser endorses Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills praised for steady nerves restful sleep and general strength. He bought at EOS Craig’s drug store and reports improved energy after use. Advertising copy emphasizes three linked benefits as essential to manhood and womanhood.

A. W. Chase Massillon John Hanser Andrews Street Ohio A.W. Chase EOS Craig Erie

Royal Baking Powder Endorsed for Delicate Digestion

Royal Baking Powder, praised for purity and wholesome ingredients, is said to aid digestion and prevent distress in food. Hygienists and physicians note its peculiarity and recommend its use in meals, especially for those with delicate digestion.

Christmas notices from Cross Roads and nearby towns

In Campcreek and surrounding communities the Cross Roads Sunday school reports eleven new church members and a missing treat incident. McDonaldsville notes the December 20 death of Calvin Koons with a December 26 funeral, plus local illnesses and recoveries. Newman and Riverdale present holiday activity, travel, and school routines. Beach City highlights a Blind Trio concert, early 1902 lecture plans, property buying optimism, and local social events among families and schools.

Campcreek Cross Roads Reformed Church Trucie Snyder Eva Ott Mcdonaldsville Calvin Koons M. M. Rader Canton William Morse Claston Keck H. V. Summers CG. A. Shavely Wooster Marion Blosser Mt. Eaton Warden Blosser Henry Weaver Bert Bachlrsville Beach City M. E Tuscarora H. G. Foorbay Christ Cope Sugar Creek Township

A Woman's Awful Peril From Gall Stones and Jaundice

Mrs. LB Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced a stomach trouble and yellow jaundice. Doctors failed to cure her. gall stones formed and she grew worse. She began using Electric Bitters, a remedy for stomach liver and kidney issues. It cured despsis loss of appetite and more. Try it. On sale by Palttaly.

LB. Hunt Lime Ridge Wis Palttaly

Tortured by pain claims on Bucken’s Arnica Salve

Hillsboro Alabama resident Robin son reports severe cramps and inability to walk. claims Bucken’s Arnica Salve cured sprains bruises cuts and sores. Ad touts arnica as perfect healer for skin diseases with jokes of piles. Includes false guarantee by Z T Baltaly. Also touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for constipation and bowel troubles at 2 cents.

Ecrus He Robinson Hillsboro Bucken Z.T. Baltaly Dr. King Baltzly's

Fenn's Wife Saved by Kings New Discovery

L C Overstreet of Elgin recalls his wife’s coughing collapse from consumption. Doctors said no cure, but a friend recommended Dr. King's New Discovery. The medicine allegedly saved her life and is claimed to treat coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma, and related illnesses.

L. C. Overstreet Elgin Fenn

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