Progressive spelling contest and local notes from Canton
Local items include Louis Hinderer not seeking street commissioner, visits by Albrecht family and others, Miss Conklin hosting a progressive dinner, and a German Pioneer Society funeral. Canton area social events feature billiard socials, organist Hugh Swanton, a china store venture, and a Feuchtinger music lecture series beginning with a recital and discussion of music elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Kee
Pittsburg
Canton Bicycle Club
Lyde Knoble
German Pioneer Society
Bernard Paule
John G. Warwick
California
Mrs.h.falke
East Main Street
Water trouble halts Ridgway Burton mine near Navarre
Water intrusion at Ridgway Burton Co. South Massillon mine, 1.25 miles south of Navarre, halts operations. The 200 foot shaft holds a six foot coal seam. 500 tons daily were mined before pumps failed. Officials plan larger pumps to lower water level from 1885 feet and resume pumping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgway Burton Company
South Massillon
Navarre
Shetler
Massillon
Cleveland
J. P. Burton
Canton
Barton
Kinley Favored for Windom Seat in Ohio Gentry
A sweeping push for Congressman Mel Kinley to succeed William Windom dominates Washington dispatches. Kinley, a close McKinley ally, appears poised to win the Republican nomination and the post. Also report an oil explosion at Cygnet Frypay Ohio with six blocks burned. Patrick Maloney and Frank and Gertrude Satterly cremated. four more bodies found. loss estimated at $100000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cygnet
The
Independent
Frypay
Patrick Maloney
Frank
Gertrude Satterly
Landmark Log House on Front Street Falls to Time
A historic Kendal landmark, an ancient log house facing Front street, collapsed from age and last night’s mild storm. It was owned by the late German woman Dishler whose will barred sale or removal, a clause never touched by heirs. Debris damaged the street as the site awaits a modern structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendal
Dishler
Buckeye Lodge No. 18 Knights Install Officers
Officers of Buckeye Lodge No. 18 Knights of the Red Cross were installed last night with Commander Robert Reay past commander Jacob Wagper Lt past commander J Sheperd scribe 8S Mopkinson prelate B W Kline treasurer Leonard Hess financier A A Hallock sergeant G F Breckel guard Jas Roden sentinel Tom Nelson medical examiner A A Hallock trustees F H Killinger E A Jones and Robert Reay named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeye Lodge No. 18
Knights of the Red Cross
Robert Reay
Jacob Wagper
J. Sheperd
Mopkinson
B. W. Kline
Leonard Hess
A. A. Hallock
G. F. Breckel
Jas. Roden
Tom Nelson
A. A
The Saturday Independent Highlights and Chat Notes
The issue previews humor by Mr Bid Nye a chat about John Drew and Eben Plympton plus science and progress items an architectural chapter fraternity notes and a column about spoon collecting. It mentions free trade criticism McKinley wages miners convention notes dog fanciers puzzles music and home news with Massillon notices and lamp glassware at Ellery's Nation Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bid Nye
John Drew
Eben Plympton
Science and Progress
Fraternity
Alliance Leaders of
Kansas
McKinley
John McBride
John Gilmer Speed
Whitewash Seen Likely by Silver Pool Committee
A growing view in Washington holds the silver pool investigating committee aims to whitewash the matter and avoid full fact finding. The expected report draws sharp criticism from observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Independent
Washington
Silver Pool
Body of Secretary Windom Arrives in Washington
The body of Secretary Windom arrived in Washington this morning from New York. It was met at the depot by a large throng and carried to his late residence. Congress and the Supreme Court adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Independent
Windom
New York
House of Congress
Supreme Court
Charles Bradlaugh Dead in London
Charles Bradlaugh the prominent atheistic member of parliament has died in London. Telegraphs from Chile report sensational developments as most government troops reportedly desert and join the rebels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bradlaugh
the Independent
London
Chili
Rates Not Yet Ready From Water Rates Committee Session
The special committee on water rates met in the council chamber last night, discussing all items on the schedule and canvassing rules. An adjournment to next Monday afternoon was taken to finalize revisions before presenting the report to the council that night.
Death in West Brookfield Claims Mrs Fisher at 23
Mrs J H Fisher Jr wife of the town school principal died last night in West Brookfield nine days after giving birth. A sister of local Smith brothers she leaves two young children. Funeral at 1 00 o'clock Sunday from the house with burial in Brookfield Cemetery. The community mourns a highly respected resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Brookfield
J. H. Fisher
Griswold Fund Update and Household Goods Sale
The Griswold Fund status since the last report notes prior acknowledgment to Mrs. C. W. Moody. The item list includes various household pods, handkerchiefs, ribbons, notions, towels, and toys. Koons's mammoth Variety Bazaar offers these items at lower prices than any other city house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griswold Fund
C. W. Moody
Koons
Ladies small sized gold watches at Von Kanel's
Latest designs in ladies small sized gold watches offered by O. F. Von Kanel's. The advertisement notes the store's "White Leaf" brand for floor-Enterprise men and lists boys' watches priced from $4.50 to $6.00. Also mentions solid tub oysters at 35¢ per quart and sugar prices, with subscription to the INDEPENDENT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HUM
Ricks
Oberlin
Sage
Humbergers
Massillon
Dieshenn
Mammoth Double
O. F. von Kanel’s
Albright & Co.’s
von Kanel’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cot Fulan
Dielhenn Bros
Hang
Haviland China
E. Main
Massillon & Cleveland Railroad Company
German Deposit Bank
John J. Haley
E. 8. Craig
Z. T. Baltzly
Morganthaler & Heister
Dielhenn
South Erie Streets
Erhard & Sch
N. H. Willaman
Erie Street
Matthew Bros
W. Tremont
Tun Kee
Munich
Tremont Street
Cannamiller Coffee
Lion Coffee
SS. DD. Wiseman
Ofvice Rm
Warwick River
P.O. Box
Wm. A. Pietzcker
West Main Street
Maasillon, Ohio
Union National Bank
Joseph Coleman
J. H. Hunt
Chio
Spangler & CO
Men’s Fine Furnishers
Knox& Youman
Fisk, Clark & Flagg
Salmagundl
Ohio
Presbyterian Chapel
Louis Hinderer
F. W. Albrecht
Dalton
W. H. Kreiter
H. L. D. Fiscus
New York City
Rockford Chair and Furniture Company
Ft. Meade
E. J. Wattman
Canal Fulton
Hugh Swanton
M. E
8. A. Conrad
I. m. Taggart
T. H. Russell
George Stover
Abraham Lutz
Jonas Lutz
East Oak Street
Peter
John H. Shetler
Massillon Plains
J. W. Wilder
Bessie Wenrick
James R. Wenrick
Union Street
Constantin Sternberg
Feuchtinger
DeWitt Miller
Louisville Heralds
Louisville
North East Street
Jacob Pitts
Alliance Council
Carrollton
Republican
Adam Clayman
North
Hill Streets
Masonic Hall
J. R. White
P. G. Albright
H. Garrigues
F. Hookway
OC. F. von Kanel
E. Feuchtinger
Beethoven
Bach
Mozart
Schubert
Schumann
Gobaerts
Ridgway Burton Co
W’kinley
Republican Party of
Boom Hassetin
Mel
Kinley
Ellery
Nation Store
Enterprise m
Albright & Co.'s
Tur
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!