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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1902
Page
7
The 1900 census prompts 29 new districts bringing total House seats to 386. The piece notes political shifts uncertain in several states amid reapportionment as the nation eyes ongoing peace efforts in South Africa and canal route debates in Congress.
The article lauds T Harvey Smith as a capable public officer and steadfast leader, highlighting his steady rise and recent retirement as county treasurer. It emphasizes his executive qualifications, personal integrity, and broad esteem, noting Stark County’s honor in supporting his congressional candidacy.
The South African War officially began October 11, 1899 and ended May 31, 1902. British losses reached 1,020 officers and 20,033 men with 9,800 missing or prisoners. Britain held about 280,000 troops. Boer start force estimated at 50,000. Total cost reported near 8250 million.
A famous physician asserts human life is growing longer with the present generation showing a more than four percent increase in the last decade. He notes life expectancy rising from 53.0 years in 1870 to 55.2 years by 1880, citing better sanitation and housing as factors and acknowledging some schools of physical culture despite skepticism.
Columbus reports Senator George W. Wilhelm of Stark Carroll district entering the Republican field for lieutenant governor. He rules out a third term, cites geographic fit, and notes possible Congress interest only if no other candidate seeks the nomination. He compares himself to Senator Archer who announced earlier.
The Massillon Development Company and Massillon-Butler Oil Company are advancing oil drilling efforts in Ohio and Pennsylvania. A Massillon firm shows 175 barrels daily at one well, with plans and ongoing drills for others. A new Massillon company to be incorporated with $50,000 capital targets Butler County leases in Pennsylvania.
Frederick W Happoldt files a common pleas suit in Canton seeking 10000 for injuries from a 1960 accident while delivering goods in a wagon. He claims careless wiring by the company caused a horse to bolt, throwing him and injuring his ankle leg shoulder and spine. Also noted are estate inventory for Ada Metz and a Massillon license to wed for Claude Moorhouse and Sadie Ogden.
The Massillon district reports modest demand growth as anthracite miners strike in Pennsylvania. West Virginia miners plan a June 7 strike, risking a wider stoppage. If tours of disruption extend, Massillon mines may reach full output and open markets previously inaccessible.
Albert F. Tschantz of Dalton rode home when his horse suddenly bolted on West Main street. He was tossed into the gutter, spraining an ankle and sustaining other injuries. Tschantz had just traded for the horse and was unfamiliar with its temperament. He is brother to Mrs. Daniel Moser of 14 Henry Street.
May traffic in building permits was under expectations with thirteen permits issued totaling about 17000 dollars. Top permit went to George Schutz for a 2100 dollar dwelling. Other permit recipients include A Y Gordon E C Taggert Daniel Hemperly M Cassler C W Kaley Charles Wensing G W Kinne F H Chidester H V Kramer John Sheffer George Liebermann and W Pietzcker. Rainfall in May reached 3.97 inches with a 1.45 inch downpour on May 28. May saw 29 arrests, common charge intoxication, marking an average month for law enforcement.
State Entomologist Burgess says the swarms cover western Ohio and will last only a few weeks. An eastern line across Scioto to Erie counties marks the limit. some areas in Scioto, Lawrence and Gallia counties expect 1903 arrivals. The so called locust is a sap sucker harming tree limbs. prevention was limited to winter pruning.
The Independent reports 1800 parishioners crowded St Marys for communion with 500 in the procession from the schoolhouse along Mill and Cherry Street to the church. About 98 communicants and 80 flower girls joined Rev Kaempker’s rites as an electric arch lit the route. The church seats 1200, and Sunday crowds filled aisles above the want columns.
Judge Ambler heard arguments on a motion to quash the first degree murder indictment of Sarah Robinson. The defense alleges grand jury secrecy was breached by a court stenographer present during testimony, while the prosecutor contends proper procedure was followed. The judge took the objection under advisement and the defense indicated a plea in abatement. Separately, county officials surveyed bridge sites on Stark Summit lines and marriage licenses were issued to four locals.
Canton June 5 Superintendent Yarger filed the monthly workhouse report for May with the county commissioners. Expenditures totaled 1610.25 while earnings reached 1044.92, yielding a deficit of 56.33. Earnings breakouts include boarding foreign prisoners 759.47 labor in brush shop 130.95 labor on Plain township roads 69.50 and labor for J W Pontiue 85.
Multiple local weddings detailed including Miss Mable Ogden marrying a newspaper man at Canton home. Miss Caroline Walters wed John Switter at St Marys Church with 150 guests. Miss Clara Gibbs weds Frederick Preyer in Canton. Miss Flossie Bush and Lewis Kerch marry in Canal Dover. Halter and Weible engagement announced with early church wedding planned.
Obituaries report Cooper Chidester aged 97 dying at his son's home 14 Henry street. Mary Umbenhower aged 78 dies at her son’s home west of the city. funeral at Myer’s church Thursday at 1. Mrs Victor Brown, plus relatives, mourns. funeral held at St Bernard’s with Rev Father Brown. Henry Albert Kozernporn, nine days old, dies at Wellman street. funeral Wednesday at 2 at home.
W B Suttle of Burton City, once a Massillon resident, is said to be seriously ill. Marshal Stinson of Dayton planned to arrest him for assault and battery after seizing a stray horse and selling it. Stinson alleges Suttle threatened his life, presenting a rock and claiming the horse. He warned of a funeral if the horse was not returned.
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