24 Jan 1891
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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1891
Page
1
A mixed weather forecast for Ohio includes light rain or snow and a predicted storm tomorrow. The page lists numerous local happenings from visitors in town, auctions, church fund events, road crews, and social gatherings, with names, places, and small-town interactions across Canton, Navarre, Cleveland, and nearby areas.
The article reports the capture of Nick Clapper of Wooster, linked to the May North Hill and Thorn streets burglary chase that left Officer Hagan wounded. Moran already served twelve years. Clapper’s arrest at the depot was confirmed by Frank Miller, Fort Wayne station warehouseman, who recognized him and alerted authorities.
A detailed preview of the Charles M Russell residence on Main Street Massillon describes its grand exterior and lavish interior. The Boston designer M G Preston and local contractor H O Baer oversaw the project with features including a Moorish hall partition, an oriental bathroom, a boiler and hot water system, and a rear elevator. The home showcases extensive oak millwork, marble baths, and concealed laundry with modern conveniences.
Depot officers and patrolmen will enforce a statute forbidding stealing rides on trains. Three violators were arrested in one night. Charles Martin and Ed Showalter, about 18, Pittsburg home, were sentenced to 30 days in the Cleveland workhouse but released if they left town within an hour. George Davish, 25, from Philadelphia, was jailed overnight and fined $4.60 after being found about to board a fast freight while drunk.
A sales notice for buckles and clasps priced at 5 and 10 cents. Items include neck laces and beads with designs valued from 20 to 30 cents at the West Side Variety Bazaar.
A new shipment arrives at Ellery's Notion store including 10 quart dishpans broom holders small knives and forks and shelf brackets in all sizes ready for customers seeking home supplies.
The Enterprise Division Uniformed Rank Knights of Pythias conducted its regular annual inspection in Castle Hall with Col. A J Criss of the Eighth Regiment officiating. About twenty six knights in full dress uniform were praised for drill and appearance. an elegant supper followed under Sir Alabs H V Kramer’s management with many Canton Division No 38 members attending.
Washington on January 24 reports members of Congress debating Southern states refusal to attend the world fair unless the election bill is defeated. Most think it will make no difference though some fear rain on the fair.
The senate met at 11 a.m. in Washington for a continuation of the Thursday session. There was no prayer, no journal, and no morning hour. A roll call confirmed a quorum, and the senate proceeded into executive session.
Laurie Ste. Marie Democrat notes Ezra Kendall and his act A Pair of Kids drew loud laughter last night and the crowd roared. The entertainer described as a circus figure promises more humor tonight at the opera house.
Dielhenn Bros advertise the largest line of fine canned fruits in the city with special prices per dozen of case.
Local notice promotes new lot of White Loaf flour and sweet pickles at 20 cents per quart. Best laundry soap offered cheap by the box. Two cans of salmon priced at 25 cents. Sugar at bottom prices and other local deals from Dielhenn Bros on the fourth page.
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