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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1906
Page
4
In Massillon area reports, J 8. Coxey visits the city, Annie Inman returns from New York study, and a Jefferson fire causes 750,000 in losses. Notable items include marriages, school events, hotel openings, highway petitions, a rabies scare, and local society notes from Akron and surrounding towns.
June board of health meeting in mayor's court discussed a new pest house a separate building near the current one. A 20 by 28 foot cement wainscoted fireproof structure estimated at about 11000 dollars with brick or brick veneer walls and open fireplaces for ventilation was proposed. Dr Miller to obtain architect plans and present to council and trustees while urging action on garbage disposal and a city dumping ground.
Mrs Maggie Anderson aged 84 died at her home in North Lawrence at 11 30 o clock Thursday night cancer was the cause Survived by husband Luke Anderson stepfather and mother Mr and Mrs Robert Harland three sisters one brother and one daughter Mary Bradwell The sisters and brother are Mrs John Kirk North Lawrence Mrs John Aston Strasburg Mrs Robert Legg and Charles Bradwell Beech Grove Widow of E David killed in the Pocock mine four years ago Funeral was at North Lawrence at 130 Sunday Interment at Sixteen cemetery
Martin Sheridan, famed American discus thrower, recounted Athens experiences to a New York World reporter. He described Crown Prince Constantine and the other three princes, sparring with Sheridan in a playful exchange as he threw 156 feet for a trophy, noting Olympic success with a 128 feet 2 inch best. He also joked about Greek food and later requested American fare aboard the Republic. A separate item notes Margery Bell of University High School in Chicago breaking the women's baseball throw record with 204 feet 2 inches, surpassing the prior mark by 6 feet 2 inches.
Discovery by Richmond county farmers reveals copper coins on both creek banks bearing George Washington on the south side and an English king on the north. Many coins have been gathered recently, believed buried by dead soldiers during the Revolution. F C Landis of Charlotte owns a number of them.
A London surgical method can incise skin without a visible scar. The technique cuts slantwise rather than at right angles to the surface and is hailed as a major advance in recent years by hospitals in London.
In a tribute from the New York World, Edward Payson Weston the veteran pedestrian, aged sixty eight, completed a Philadelphia to New York trek in 93 hours 26 minutes surpassing a forty three year old record. The piece hails his longevity, discipline, and push to continue walkers’ legacy with cheer for many more years on the road.
Private locomotives, including three ordered for President Cassatt and other officials, are described as speedy, powerful, and stylish. The Union Pacific’s Motorgar No. 7, loaned to Erie, features a 135 horsepower gasoline engine, 55 mph top speed, brasswork vanity, mahogany cabs, and innovative ventilation. A Mexican line will ballast with gold ore valued at $9 million over 270 miles. A street and station name display device is invented for trains, and matrimonial tickets offer free bride transport via Canadian Pacific.
Washington diary reports the White House fountain no longer hosts goldfish as tramps and keepers snatch the fish for drinks in downtown saloons. Tourists and locals recall the once bright display with lilies while guides explain the fish are now gone due to thefts and cold weather.
Dr Henry Van Dyke urges California lines for new national hymn verses at Des Moines assembly. Winnipeg Junction to be moved a mile. NP Railway offers free relocation of buildings and new lots. Representative Albert Foster Dawson extols the hen as national emblem, praising poultry imagery over the eagle in a satirical verse. Kenneth Harris, Chicago News.
A Madrid correspondent estimates the royal wedding outlay at about 10 million dollars. Decorations by city and citizens cost around 125 thousand, with 3.5 million spent on milliners, dressmakers, and jewelers. Uniforms, court dresses, and harness total about 487 thousand, and palace redecorations exceed 1.25 million. New troop and court uniforms add 150 thousand. Restoration of the state coaches and related items surpass 150 thousand.
Massillon residents publish proof of Doan's Kidney Pills benefits for back pain and kidney ills. Mrs Joseph Ohiman of 395 North Mall Street testifies her husband has had no backache or sleepless nights since 1900 and four years later still endorses the remedy. For sale by dealers at 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's and take no other. Come to Tax Inter expant office for your job printing.
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