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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1901

Page

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Franchising Spur Route Aims Through Canal Fulton Area

Canal Fulton council weighs ordinance to grant a franchise for an electric line. Canton, Lodi and Medina Co. line would run from Canton through Fulton to Medina with Massillon stops. Ex postmaster John Monnot urged approval. final action set for next meeting. Objections arise over using Canal Street.

Canal Fulton Canton, Lodi & Medina Company John Monnot Canton Canal Street

Stoolmiller Franks Wed In Canal Fulton Nuptials

Miss Bessie Stoolmiller of North Lawrence and Fred P. Frank of Crestline married at the Catholic church rectory in Canal Fulton at 5 pm Tuesday. A reception followed at J. W. Schuckers home near North Lawrence with about eighty guests. Florence Stoolmiller was bridesmaid. Edward Kelly served as best man. music by a North Lawrence orchestra. The couple will honeymoon in Toledo and nearby before settling in Crestline where Mr. Frank works for the Pennsylvania Railway.

Bessie Stoolmiller North Lawrence Massillon Fred P. Frank Crestline Canal Fulton J. W. Schuckers Florence Stoolmiller Edward Kelly E. Stoolmiller Hazel Stoolmiller Marion Ind Frank Toledo Pennsylvania Railway Company

Navarre man taken to Gallipolis epileptic asylum

Anson Weidman of Navarre, previously brought before Mayor Wise for assaulting his father and released when shown to be epileptic, was Friday removed quietly to the epileptics institution at Gallipolis.

Anson Weidman Navarre Wise Gallipolis

Salvation Army Serves Christmas Dinner to 410 People

The Salvation Army barracks provided dinner for eighty children between 11 and 2 on Christmas day and distributed 66 baskets enough for five persons each. Captain Crawford estimates 410 people enjoyed a bountiful meal with generous donations totaling about 100 dollars. Children received candy oranges and nuts, and a festively decorated tree carried gifts handed out as names were called.

Salvation Army Crawford Army

A Day of Delight at State Hospital Patients Celebrate

At William McKinley hall on a Tuesday evening patients of the state hospital received gifts from friends and relatives and a state contribution. A shadow graph entertainment drew laughs as a patient tried to bite a new coat. Oysters were the dinner feature with candy oranges and nuts in all wards.

State Hospital William McKinley Hall Hyman

Massillon Coal Mining Co Pays Back Pay for Screens

The Massillon Mining Co settles for back pay for three mines over six months at 270 total, with Minglewood receiving 150, Central 100, and Oakwood 30. Miners argue former owners may owe similar sums, while owners dispute liability and distribution methods. District President Legg refers the matter to the national executive board for guidance.

Robert Legg United Mine Workers National Executives Board Massillon Mining Company Minglewood Central Oakwood Ainglewood Mullins Company

Gas Shutdown Threatens Local Industries

East Ohio Natural Gas Company warns several local manufacturers including glass producers and sand mills of an imminent gas shutoff within days to protect domestic consumers. Some plants may switch to oil, but a cold snap could force an immediate stoppage and halt operations.

East Ohio Natural Gas Company

Union Labeled Goods Boom Promoted at Assembly Meeting

The Trades and Labor Assembly held its first meeting in the new hall amid a large attendance. President Peter Smith urged repeal of the huckster city ordinance and advocated retail sale of produce on designated streets. The group backed a union label campaign and planned future economic discussions led by Smith.

Trades and Labor Assembly New Hall Peter Smith Assembly

Trades and Labor Assembly Meeting Night Schedule

Trustees publish a detailed schedule for the Trades and Labor Assembly and locals to ratify. The large hall lists weekly pairings from Monday to Saturday, with alternations noted for some groups. The small hall shows a separate monthly and weekly lineup including Printers Tailors Carpenters Barbers Electrical Workers and more.

The Trades and Labor Assembly Trades Assembly Electrical Workers Federal Lady Maccabees Alsace-Lorraine

Natives Oppose Sale at Christianstad Island Rally

A large orderly demonstration in Christianstad St. Thomas D W I L urged Denmark to reform the Danish West Indian islands. Resolutions demanded not sale of the islands but advances in commerce industry and social reforms under the Danish flag for natives, merchants, planters and Danish subjects.

St. Thomas D. W.L Dee Christianstad St. Croix Denmark

Canal Fulton OKs route for electric line through village

Canal Fulton council approves ordinance establishing a route for an electric line at Canal Street per the Canton Lodi and Medina Company request. A franchise ordinance is being drafted and will be voted on at the next meeting.

Canal Fulton Council Canton, Lodi & Medina Company Canal Street

East Greenville Foresters Dedicate New Hall and Contemplate Store

The East Greenville court of Foresters dedicated a new two story hall on the first and second floors costing 2500 dollars. Deputy grand chief ranger William Morgan presided with remarks on American institutions by George Wampler. Brunner and Hopkins could not attend. The group may form a cooperative company to run a general store to lower prices.

East Greenville Foresters

Vanishing Editor Hicks and Missing Assets Plague Navarre News

Navarre region reels as editor Hicks disappears after absconding with valuable articles and funds. Associate Editor Boyd claims Hicks vanished Thursday night taking portable items and all money, leaving creditors in Navarre and Massillon. Hicks once worked for Canton News Democrat.

Navarre News Hicks Anyyne Boyd Lake Michigan Louisville Boyd Stones Navarre Massillon Wicks Canton News Democrat

Labor Aid Sought For Hogan Memorial Fund

A Hogan Memorial Fund Association plans aid solicitation after Martin Hogan died last summer from a cold contracted while soliciting funds for steel strikers. A raffle of a Chicago avenue lot will benefit Hogan’s widow and children. An open Federal Labor Union meeting at the Trades and Labor Assembly hall will discuss unionism and grow membership.

CG. A. Collins Youngstown Central Labor Union Evan H. Davis Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers Martin A. Hogan Martin Hogan Theodore J. Shatter Amalgamated Association Youngstown Memorial Association Amalgamated Chicago Avenue Hogan Federal Labor Union Trades and Labor Assembly Hall Friends of Organized Labor Union of Common Labor

Banner Salve Inquiry and Norway Pine Syrup Endorsement

Information Wanted from readers about Banner Salve showing it cures most sores and related conditions with refunds for any failure. Rider and Snyder also promote Dr Woolf's Norway Pine Syrup as a child friendly remedy for throat and lung diseases and emphasize its soothing efficacy.

Christmas Celebration at Fairmount Home Pleases

M M Southworth of the Fairmount Children's Home reports Massillon citizens gave a satisfactory Christmas with gifts for all and leftovers to treat New Year. Superintendent Southworth thanks the community and notes the mayor’s committee will report next week.

M.M. Southworth Fairmount

Forty Cents a Day and January Common Pleas Terms

Stark county notes report a uniform ten cent daily rate for prisoners after March 1 with 30 cents per day after sixty days. eight counties send inmates to the Stark work house. The January common pleas term grand jury is expected for a brief session, with about a dozen indictments likely. Also covered are railroad investor visits, a Christmas dance at Schlitz hall, and local guardianships and marriages in Massillon.

Amenton Ashtabula Columbiana Holmes Mahoning Lorain Tuscarawas Summit Stark Common Pleas Court McCarty Ambler Common Pleas Court Prand Robert IZ Day Charles ¥. Currie Canton-Massillon Electric Railroad Canton & Akron Road Canton Akron New Berlin Dover Schlitz Hall Massillon Anna RB. Kitzmiler Cramner Cosier Inu Charles A. Rudy Ella J. Rudy Richard Vou Schmackowsky Lena Fenski

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