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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1902

Page

5

Local Happenings From Independent Investigators

Edward Geltz of West Main street suffers appendicitis while Miss Sophia E. Kopp visits Charleroi Pa. and Otto Kopp. William Joyce and John Kieffer travel from Warwick for a few days of visiting. Edna Neidlinger visits Canal Dover and New Philadelphia. Mrs. Sara M. Farrell leaves for Chicago and Milwaukee for a month. J. R. Johnston and son Jay vacation with Columbiana county friends. Clarence Burkhardt visits Norwalk. Gertrude Benson of Akron visits East South street. Christian church and Sunday school annual Silverlake picnic date TBA. Rev. J. F. Clokey on four-week vacation. Marriage licenses issued to Green Seebaugh and Pullam Garlow. East Greenville Foresters to hold Aug 16 picnic at A. L. Young's grove with elaborate program. A child falls reading a framed Lord’s Prayer. arm broken. A Massillon-Canton social weekend trips noted. Misses Helen and Laura Bower ribbon girls at Uhrichsville wedding. Rev. L. H. Barry leaves for Rye Beach. Thirty Lutheran pastors erect cottage for summer school. Dentists warned by Cleveland firm about office robberies in Northern Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. John Jacoby move in with groom’s parents. wedding last Thursday at Rev. Darsie’s. Denote brides maiden Berkmeier. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gribble host a luncheon for various Cleveland and Cincinnati friends. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Scharles host a dinner for numerous local friends. John Alcove’s son injured by dairy wagon. arm broken. Crystal Spring fat and thin men play baseball. score 8 to 7, notable batting by Corpulent Jim.

Edward Geltz West Main Street Sophia E. Kopp Charleroi Otto Kopp William Joyce John Kieffer Warwick Edna Neidlinger Canal Dover New Philadelphia Sara M. Farrell Chicago Milwaukee J. R. Johnston Jay Columbiana County Clarence Burkhardt Norwalk Jacob Burkhardt Gertrude Benson Akron Henry Kramer East South Street Christian Church Silverlake J. F. Clokey Clokey William E. Green Anna M. Seebaugh Canton Nicholas Pullam Mary Garlow East Greenville James H. McLain Harry McLain Robert Hess Massillon Percy L. McLain St. Ignace Mich Helen Laura Bower Laura Bordner George Collings Uhrichsville L. H. Barry Rye Beach Sandusky Cleveland Ohio Henry Gribble Charles Saeltzer Emma Saeltzer Carl Ziegler Emma Ziegler Cincinnati Peter Scharles Hattie Louis Paul Ora Hissong V. Saeltner Pauline Dexheimer Irma Ziegler Goldie Hissong Jacob Rippel John Watts Elmer John Alcove Richville Avenue William Miller Richville Crystal Spring

County Institute Program And Activities For Stark County Teachers

The Canton high school hosts the thirty eighth annual Stark county teachers institute August 25 to 29 with programs on education defined as process and product music history and civics The executive committee urges teachers to read the State Board of Control reading plan for 1902 03 and emphasizes licensing only qualified teachers The note lists sessions led by Roark Luse Perrin and others and includes an evening lecture on The Man and the Woman with a focus on improving professional spirit and collaboration.

Canton High School Stark County State Board of Control Ohio John M. Sarver W. W. Delap A. IL Mayer William Johns Frank N. Sweitzer Sec’y. Folowing Roark Luse Perrin

Obituary notices for Holtzbach Smith and Kiefaber in Ohio

Canal Fulton and Canton, July 22 and July 19. Mrs. Andrew Holtzbach died at home after a long illness. funeral arrangements to be announced later. Mrs. Margaret Smith, nearly 93, died at her daughter’s home. funeral at St Peter’s Church. Mrs. Annie Kiefaber, 51, died at home after tuberculosis. survived by husband and several children. born in England, moved to Massillon 29 years ago.

Andrew Holtzbach Canal Fulton Holtzbach Massillon Margaret Smith Canton Stephen Zulger South Walnut Street Smith St. Peter’s Catholic Church Annie Kiefaber Valentine Kiefaber State Street Goldine Florence Kiefaber

Republican district convention nominates congress candidate in Salem

Salem July 23 The Republican district convention opened at 11 AM with Judge Fawcett ordering the session and R W Taylor named permanent chairman after withdrawal. Delegates seated with no contests. Balloting anticipated among Speaker Kennedy Smith Grant Phelps, with Stark county poised to back Speaker. Mentions of bets and plans to swing support, and strong Stark County group listed. Kennedy supporters confident claiming it’s their turn.

Salem City Opera House Fawcett R. W. Taylor Stark County Opera House Columbiana Mahoning D. B. Rogers Alliance Phelps George E. Baldwin Grant George F. Arrol Youngstown James Kennedy J. P. Fawcett Canton Smith W. W. Hole George H. Clark W. S. Spidle Massillon Co. C. Bow William Hart Judge McCarty Frank Transue Harry Marsh GC. O. Silver J. P. Jones W. L. Day D. E. Rogers Kennedy

Salem Delegates Have 324 Votes For Convention

Salem July 28 The convention totals 324 delegates with 168 needed to nominate. Top candidate listed is 99, Kennedy 89, Smith 64, Grant 47, Phelps 25. County badges distinguish delegates Col umbia white Stark blue Mahoning red. Police chief W D Turner of Salem serves as sergeant at arms.

Salem Colombiana Kennedy Smith Grant Phelps Columbiana County Stark Mahoning W. D. Turner

Will Bet a Hat or Two Kennedy Makes Propositions

Salem reports Judge J B Kennedy of Youngstown as head of James Kennedy's delegation comments on dark horse chances and Kennedy's prospects. He jokes he will bet a new hat that only the five candidates will receive votes and that the convention lasts into Thursday afternoon or later. He dodges revealing Kennedy's chances, saying he may know something but cannot tell.

Kennedy Salem J. B. Kennedy Youngstown James Kennedy

Arrival of Smith Sparks Welcome in Salem

Salem July 28 County Treasurer T Harvey Smith Massillon candidate for the nomination arrived at 6 15 pm Tuesday with Judge Fawcett Both are in high spirits Stark county delegation claimed the town on arrival Wednesday morning Smith came to greet the delegation and the crowd responded with loud affirmations The scene reflected strong support for Smith among local officials and party members.

Salem T. Harvey Smith Massillon Fawcett Stark County Smith

Tayler's Choice Between Profession and Politics

Salem July 23 Congressman R W Tayler of Lisbon, chairman of the convention, explains his withdrawal from the congressional race. He says he cannot serve two masters, that time in Congress would consume his whole life, forcing him to choose between public duties and his profession. He chose his profession and left public life.

Salem R. W. Tayler Lisbon Congress of the United States Congress

Retirement Speech from a Republican Leader in Eighteenth District

A veteran congressman announces retirement from politics, reflecting on loyal service, gratitude to supporters, and pride in McKinley era legacy. He urges party unity, expects his successor to continue the district’s strong Republican record, and thanks the congressional committee for temporary chairmanship.

Addas McKinley Republican Party Taft Philippines Roosevelt White House Congressional Committee

Sheriff Takes Over Times Publishing Plant

Deputy Kaiser from Canton relieved constable John Graham Monday evening and secured the Times Publishing Company plant after attachment in a proceeding by the employer. The press was immobilized and the case now rests in common pleas court with a likely appointment of a receiver for the company. Rich and poor suffer torments of itching piles. Dean's Ointment offers a claimed safe, sure cure.

Kaiser Canton John Graham Times Publishing Company Common Pleas Court Dean

Nominate Harvey Smith for Massillon congress seat

Judge J. P. Fawcett urges T. Harvey Smith of Massillon Ohio as a worthy successor to McKinley and Taylor. He highlights Smith’s life from Stark county roots to Massillon educator, county treasurer wins, and conservative Republican record. He pledges Smith’s industry integrity and policy intellect to solve capital and labor questions.

Stark County Massillon Congress Molly Stark McKinley Taylor T. Harvey Smith Ohio

J Q Grant Backers Hope for Nomination at Salem Convention

Canton reports a sparse courthouse as the Salem congressional convention approaches. Supporters say Matt Quay and Mark Janns will arrive to back J J Grant while Harvey Smith’s friends mock the move calling it a joke.

Canton Court House Salem J. J. Grant Matt Quay Mark Janns Harvey Smith

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John Jacoby James A. Jacoby George Darsie Darsie Gertrude Berkmeier Krauser Skinny Chuck Ted Ries Ranger Klein County Institute Programme of Union Rlor Use Mr. Roark Mr. Luise Lise Lon Taine Alubil Mr. Perrin Roark Music. Co Deal W. S Spidle Stark Committee On Resolutions Tayler Sillon Man Nipwepare
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