Local notes and social items from Canton and beyond
A crowded local page lists visitors in Canton including Miss Lizzie Ertle Miss Julia Rudenstein and Miss Ella Thompson with other regional stops in Akron Canal Dover and Dalton. Social events include a phantom party at the Huber residence a Gilbert and Sullivan Gondoliers preview and a dog incident near a Standard Oil wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Ertle
Canton
Senator Howells
Columbus
J. C. Albright
Cleveland
Lucy Miller
Canal Dover
A. E. Dauchy
Dalton
Porter
Opera House
Mary Friend
West Brookfield
Wade
The
Water Company
Colored society notes reveal community events and concerns
Mr. R. Hamers resumes activity after flu. Mrs. F. C. Hammond of Salem remains in Akron street home with Mr. Pinn. Mrs. Harriet Pinn MecGruder bedridden with spinal trouble. Grace chapel members urged to bring mission money. Will Scott of Cleveland called Benedict. Willing Workers enjoyed coffee at Amelia Grant’s on Akron street after a cold walk. Mrs. Elizabeth Bowman recovering from a broken ankle. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thompson still considered in danger. welcome M. E. Church and Salvation Army visitors. Langston’s speech on race relations urged for reading over prize fights. Willing Workers sent 21 lb carpet rags to St. Andrew’s chapel for Easter bazar. Rev. W. H. Coston to be ordained at Trinity cathedral by Bishop Leonard. author of A Freeman and Still a Slave has lectured at Grace chapel. AFRO
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Hamers
F. C. Hammond
Salem
Amelia Grant
Akron Street
Elizabeth Bowman
Jackson Township
Fred. Thompson
M. E. Church
Salvation Army
John M. Langston
Grace Chapel
St. Andrew’s Chapel
Cleveland
W. H. Coston
Trinity Cathedral
Leonard
Coston
Is it fact or fancy how the story started
A controversial claim about a cancer belt near Massillon prompts chats among physicians. Local doctors offer varied views on cancer’s causes, with some denying locality effect and others attributing to heredity, environment, or accidental factors, amid skepticism about the theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Tux
Here
Mt. Eaton
Dr. Garrigues
Pease
T. J. Reed
Mansillon
Halleck
Ridenour
D.S. Gardner
James Pagut
Barnes
United States
Kirkland
Williamson
Switzerland
Cuba
Gold or Silver Which Mr S S Hunt Says Gold Bug
In Massillon bankers are asked about free coinage and the silver drive. Hedge questions prompt strong views from bankers like Hunt and Coleman on monetary reform, gold and silver values, and the political likelihood of passage and veto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
The
Independent
Massillon
Ellery's Notion Store Offers Low Prices on Photo Albums
Everybody invited to see the stock of photograph albums being closed out at such low prices at Ellery's Notion Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellery’s
Notion Store
Ellery's Notion Showcases Music Jewelry and Perfume
A full line of music, jewelry, and perfume highlights Ellery's Notion as shoppers browse the varied offerings. The display emphasizes fashionable accessories and scents along with musical selections to attract customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jevelry
Ellery
Massive tinware and queensware sale at West Side Bazaar
West Side Variety Bazaar lists an immense line of tinware and queensware with prices at all time lows. Ellery's Notion Store received baby bibs hosiery ribbon lace veil ing and ruching items ready for display and sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
West Side Variety Bazaar
Ellery’s Notion Store
New oil cloths and low prices at Ellery's Nation Store
Advert reads new oil cloth at Ellery's Nation Store with low prices. It lists solid tub oysters at 35c per quart at Al bright & Co. and cheap laundry soap by the box from Dielhenn Bros. Bove watches priced from $4.50 to $6.00 at Von Kanel's. Sugar at bottom prices with Liverware giveaway at A. J. Wire's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellery’s Nation Store
Albright & Co.’s
Dielhenn Bros
Bove
von Kanel’s
Echoes from the Shops at Russell Co
Note on men and doings at Russell Co. workers raise funds for Al Griswold orphans. Lowry is moved to the first floor and becomes a display piece. Spuhler hides hands after a finger injury, while Hamill and Wagner brood in the boiler room. A mock amphitheater scene and brief speeches offer comic diversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Co
Jacob Spuhler
Ed, Hamill
Wm. Wagner
A Brickyard Romance in Wooster and Massillon
A Massillon brickyard heartbreak and a Wooster romance unfold as Katie elopes with Barney from Pittsburg. The irate father opposed the pair, threats and pursuit ensue, Barney flees down the railroad to a boarding house, then arms for pursuit but blood is not shed. Katie is sent to Wooster while Barney waits for payday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney
Pittsburg
Katie
Parentel
Wooster
Fair Ground Sites Near Canton Offered for Agricultural Society
Stark County Agricultural Society committee proposed six fair ground sites near Canton, including Sherrick farm 80 acres at 500 per acre and Harford farm 100 acres at 300 per acre, all rail accessible. The report was approved by the old board. new officers were elected and will review site plans this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent
Canton
Mesars
Essig
Roth and Shaub
Stark County Agricultural Society
Sherrick Farm
Bank Farm
Suthwest
Zettler & Hall
The
City
Meyer
W. H. Essig
J. W. Teeters
H. A. Wise
J. F. Niesz
J. F. Roth
George Albright
Floral Hall
J. R. Bowman
Art Hall
David Zullars
J. H. Dager
Also Mentioned on This Page
Humberger
Warwick
Hathaway's
Aro
George Snyder
East Main ST
Russell & CO
Massillon,ohio
National Bank S. Hunt
Geo. Harsh
C. Steele
J. M. Schuckers
E. 8. Craig
Z. T. Baltzly
Morganthaler & Heister
C. M. Whitman
Dieshenn
E. Main
Erle
Salmagundi
Ohio
Tonigut
Bucher’s
the Rutledge Company
London
Julia Rudenstein
William Justus
Geo. Goodhart
Ella Thompson
Akron
Julia Hackett
Daniel Borkee
Christman
al Bechtel
Bechtel House
Dr. Stafford
St Joseph’s Church
New York
Flora Schaffert
Emma Frederick
Laura Breckel
Bert Taylor
Toledo
Della Wade
H. A. Williams
H. S. Bahney
Leadville
Colorado Midland Railway
W. O. Coffey
Sherwood Siding
Willow Station
Valley Railroad
Sippo Lodge I
O. F
Martin Shaub
Rutledge Company
East Lynne
Strobel
Standard Oil Company
Marie Merwin
Allegheny City
Boggs & Bubs
Portland, Ore
Edward C. Merwin
Gardner
Harold Howard
Ireland
Florida
Java
Mrs. Gardner
Miss Taylor
Mieses Yost
Clara Yost
Huber
Firkins
Graybill
Ella
Eva Shafer
Maggie
Sophia Perry
Harsh
Ball
Dr. Gardner
Messrs
Hackett
Pille
Goepley
King
Johnson
Davis
Yost
Siffert
Shaidnagle
Mellon
Fox
IN Colored Society
Jas. H. Hunt
House
Sherman
Jos. Coleman
Chas. Steese
Hartford
Gorman
Maryland
Payne
P. G. Albright
I. M. Taggart
Herhard & Sch
Tmkeh
Willaman & Higerd
South
Erle Street
OPERA
Seal
Enterprise
Massillon Bee Hive
Dannawiller Coffee
Lion Coffee
Fie J Geckem
Wm A. Pietzcker
West Main Street
Massillon, Ohio
Allman & Putman
Union National Bank
Joseph Coleman
J. H. Hunt
South Erie Street
Spangler & Co
Hatters
A. J. Wire's
Sugar Way Down
Albright" Co.’s
Gore
Katie Mouras
Agricultural Society
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