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Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1902

Page

4

Local Happenings and Civic Notes in Massillon

Miss Katherine Wise of Cleveland visits Miss Glenn Haverstock as twenty two Massillonians spend Friday at Turkeyfoot lake. Mrs F O Humberger and daughter depart for Chautauqua. Three smallpox cases reported in Norwalk. Ohio National Guards encampment opens at Newark. Seventy four divorces granted in Tuscarawas county in year ending July 1. John Shaidnagle visit from Chicago. Youngstown hospital opens after 500000 build. Miss Luella Hamilton visits Duncan street. Edward Bates stays with Evans on Duncan street. Rev W S Adams and wife depart for Deadwood for vacation. Twenty young friends honor Stella Segner on fourteenth birthday. Dr H O Eyman travels to Columbus for hospital trustees meeting. Coal and supplies contracts to be awarded. Mrs C A Gates hosts dinner for Mrs Louis McClymonds of South Orange N J. Railroads grant Saturday half holiday for officials and workers. Bryant Tucker dies from lockjaw after toy pistol accident. A Heiman & Bro begin new foundry and machine shop in North West street. Canton Akron electric railway bids for Canal Dover line, five cent fare. franchise to Canal Dover council. Funeral of Mrs Sarah Johnson held. out of town attendees listed. Glassblowers search for Edgar Troth continues. embezzlement alleged. Monarch Oil promotes cure for pains. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup touted for lung ailments.

Katherine Wise Cleveland Glenn Haverstock Chicago Massillon Youngstown City Hospital Luella Hamilton Barberton Sarah Jones Duncan Street Edward Bates Reynoldsville Charles Evans W. S. Adams Canton-Akron Electric Railway Canal Dover Cannton-Akron Company G. B. Smith Alliance Jessie Russell Lynch Charles Stelling S. K. Mahon Albert George, Upton Isaac Deardorff George Stouffer Isaac Stouffer Sarah Burrell Alice Bates New Philadelphia Charles Diehl Allen Canton Glassblowers Edgar Troth Glassblowers’ Union Troth Binghamton Canada United States

Nearby towns glow with births and local notices

McDonaldsville records a boy born to Andy Wentzer as Mrs. Kate Olick visits Elkhart relatives. Charles Keck sues Mud Brook mine for 5000 for injuries, while Charles Schrimer of Montreal visits. Beach City hosts Eaton ball club versus Beach City with Wooster reinforcements possible. Fourth of July wins for local team. Harry Creasy injures arm in wrestling. Dr. Robinett treats fracture. Local officials discuss street railway right of way. Crites passes stationary engineer exam. New brick hardware room planned beside post office. horse injures itself in a cistern. Various residents visit, paint stores, and attend church events. Epworth League festival slated. Wilmot notes a finished barn, poison illness, new lodge officers, and community visits. injuries and recoveries continue among residents.

Mcdonaldsville Andy Wentzer Kate Olick Elkhart Ind Charles Keck Mudbrook Charles Schrimer Montreal Canada Schrimer Beach City Mr. Eaton Mt. Eaton Wooster Wilmot Millport Harry Creasy Philip Creasy Robinett Kreichbaum Canton Thomas Crites Shetler Dr. Rogers Louisville John Myers Riordan Bank Street H. A. Wood J. C. F. Putman Massillon Charles Spidel

Exports Doubled In Puerto Rico In Fiscal Year

San Juan July 12 Exports from Puerto Rico to foreign countries for the fiscal year ended June 30 rose 54 percent over last year. Exports to the United States increased 48 percent. Principal exports included sugar tobacco and hats. Customs receipts totaled $800000 and insular revenue balance rose $240000.

San Juan P. R Puerto Rico United States

Special Session Plans Municipal Code Passage

Cincinnati July 12 Senator Longworth says a municipal code will be prepared and placed with legislature committees a week before the session convenes. No action except passing the municipal code bill and repealing the Rogers law will be taken by the legislature.

Cincinnati Longworth Pot-in-Bay

Specialists Offer Free Treatment Tour in Massillon

Noted specialists from the Electrical Medical Institute of Philadelphia visit Massillon on July 16 and 17 offering free consultations examinations and medicines for chronic diseases deafness cataracts and many conditions. Free tests include urine analysis for kidney issues and a guarantee to cure or advise on longevity. Married ladies must be accompanied by husbands.

N. B Massillon

New Army Uniforms Eye Olive Drab Shade

Washington July 12 The army uniform board reports to the secretary of war for a color new to United States and Europe olive drab or olive mix. The shade is less visible in the field than khaki or gray. Knickerbockers are not recommended. infantry keep trousers while cavalry get tighter riding pants. Cartridge belt design to be tested by ordnance before permanent change.

Washington Europe Army Uniform Board Secretary of War West Point Ordnance Department

Fashion Hint for Early Spring Gowns and Fabrics

A fashion notice notes the return to simple gowns for spring with a blue zibeline dress featuring novel stitching and a collarless jacket. It highlights double faced linen for summer gowns, minimal trimming, wide skirt shapes with yokes, curved seams, tucks, and inset panels, plus advice on fabrics like homespun and tweed for plain gores.

Eton

Corporations Paying Tax After Supreme Court Ruling

Columbus reports that after the Willis act tax on corporations was upheld, most holdouts have paid May taxes. Officials expect little litigation to collect taxes, signaling firm placement on the statute books. Louisville dispatch notes this aims to minimize future disputes. A.A. Slusser writes of relief from backache and biliousness with Pills, praising them highly.

Columbus Supreme Court

Also Mentioned on This Page

Independen C. A. Gates Prospect Street Louis K. McClymonds South Orange N. J J. W. McClymonds Bryant Tucker Professor Tucker Mount Union College A. Heiman & Bro North West Street Dauntless Herman Bros Monarch Thomas Wood W. S. Putman Seth Ellis, Jr Epworth League Wilmot Lodge No. 246 K. of P J. E. Wentling Ed. Rex John Heak Lulz West Lebanon J. Wyandt Andrew Ax W. G. Agier Oak Ridge F. C. Crosland D. J. Agler W. H. Crosland George Higginbotham Massilion A. T. Grant Maud Christman Beulah Carnahan A. T. Teeple Eva Daisy Agler D. J. Wilhelm Canal Fulton Yasie Boerngen Willie Boerngen J. Kutschbach A. Wyandt The Conrad Elec Trical Medical Institute of Philadelphia, Pa Fassillon A. A. Slusser T. P. Emgxson Golden Monitor Dra. Kennedy & Kergan Sigak Ren KR Wea Humbergers S@c Warwick Barney’s Book Store E. Main Street Rook Clive Street E. A. Bachtel East Main Street IRL John R. Dangler South Hill Street Hele Winfield Bros. & Co Adress K M48 Philadelphia Moler Barber College Lil Main St Jouse Coal Ave L. Hess Woodland Ave Fetzer Erie Street Chas Saln S. Erie St Erie St Peter Ban West Main St Ouse Fast St Hemperly & Howells Huse Albright Street East South Street Burd East Main Lawrence Post Youngstown Hill Crystal Bring Shriver St Lincoln Ave Bammerlin Bros Pocock Glass Works Geo. J Krieger, Jr Ohio East Main St W. Main B. South Sts C. C. Miller's Jewelry Store Henry Weible I. B Canton-Massiilon Massilon Postoffice Aolumne Daily Eric St. J S. Hollinger
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