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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1901

Page

7

First Communion at St Marys Church Draws 1800

Thirty boys and thirty girls joined the Catholic church at St Marys in a large Sunday ceremony led by Rev. H. V. Kaempker. The 7:30 am service featured choir, orchestra, and a procession from the schoolhouse. Names of communicants include John Ferdinand, Joseph Friedmann, Carl Fry, Clarence Janier, Edward Kramer, and many others.

St. Mary's Church Mill Cherry Streets St. Joseph's Society Knights of St. John Raymond Kohl Lhat Father Kaempker H. V. Kaempker John Ferdinand Joseph Jacob Friedman Carl Fry John Greenfelter Rupert Hamel Anthony Halter John Hoffmann Nicholas Hoffmann Clarence Janier Edward Kramer Frank Kracker Edward Kuhns Ernest Langanka Leo Nist Geo, Neininger Eoward Oster Carl Peters John Voth Henry Rusche Frederick Reis Oscar Rohr Henry Schwertzler Leo Sonnhalter John Stenger Martin Seifert Frank Warth Albert Walter Leo Wilhelm Frank Wilhelm Wiliam Weick Bertha Lustig Lillian Lyng Stella Nis Mary Price Gertrude Paul Anna Paul Arline Sailer Helen Shaidnagle Edna Schrader Helen Sailer Helen Vogt Helen Wiener Cecelia Wilhelm Teresa Wilhelm Nellie Zuber Christina Yando Charles Witt Louisa E. Bader Helen Baker Augie Brentzel Anna Everhardt Grace Ertie Cecelius C. Friedmann Mary Gruber Catherine, Hannan Mary Kapper Teresa Kivko Ottilia Kiefer Martha Koslowski Anna Lachmeier Elizabeth Lenhart Elizabeth Tabellion

Knights of St John Plan National Convention in Cincinnati

Cincinnati prepares for the Knights of St John annual international convention and encampment June 24 to 27. About 30 000 visitors are expected with hotels aiding a large accommodation effort. The convention will address unifying Catholic societies into one national body. Cash prizes totaling 2500 dollars will go to top commanderies by attendance and drill performance, based on miles traveled and drill results.

Cincinnati Knights of St. John United States Philadelphia

Children's Day at Christian church fills auditorium

Large crowds attended the children’s day program titled India's Call to America prepared by Mrs. Lee Graybill and Miss Lavina Marr. The event raised more than $80 with both morning and evening celebrations at the Baptist church drawing sizable audiences and full participation from young performers.

Christian Church Lee Graybill Lavina Marr India America The Baptist Church Itc Inps- Frxdert

J Molson Injured In Crystal Spring Buggy Crash

Julius Molson of Crystal Spring was driving toward Massillon when a frightened horse hit a telephone pole at North Mill street. He was thrown and carried to Wiliam Crookston’s residence. Dr A A Hallock treated facial wounds and possible internal injuries. He was taken home by Rudy's ambulance with Mrs Molson accompanying part of the way.

Julius Molson Crystal Spring North Mill Street Mr. Molson Wiliam Crookston A. A. Hallock Rudy

Third Ward Has Most School Age Youth in City Report

John Ellis and assistants complete enumeration of school age youths in the district. Total 4,170, up 9 percent from last year, with wards showing males and females across age groups six to eight, eight to fourteen, fourteen to sixteen, and sixteen to twenty one. Totals outside city included.

John Ellis Tremont Street Nancy Wiseman Mary Ells A. B. Oberlin J. A. Mauer First Ward

Life saved by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Remedy

A. E. Lafay ette of Gregory Landing Missouri credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life after doctors doubted his survival. He reports instant relief after taking the medicine nine years ago and says it remains in his home as the best on earth. Sold by EK, 8S, Craig, Baltzly, and Rider Snyder.

Chamberlain A. E. Lafayette Gregory Landing Clark County Missouri Ek, 8S Craig, Z T. Baltzly Rider & Snyder

Fires Ravage McCorne Edsville This Night

Several fires broke out in McCorne Edsville Ohio last night causing destructive blazes. Pyle's livery stable Hartesisu's storage warehouse and another building burned with light or no insurance coverage reported.

McCorne Edsville Associated Press Pyle Hartesisu

Over-Work Weakens Your Kidneys in Newspaper Ad

An old advertisement explains how kidneys filter blood and warn that overwork leads to heart strain and pains. It promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy, claims cures for kidney and bladder trouble, and offers sample bottles via mail from Kilmer Co. of Binghamton New York.

Wingless Flying Machine Demonstrated by Chicago Inventor

Chicagoan Peter Moran claims a new wingless flying device uses a central propeller and two forward twirling wheels as wings. The system, powered by steam or electric batteries, features a rudder, elevating wheels, and independent propulsion to control ascent and forward motion.

Chicago Hos Peter Moran

A Cadet Invents Reversing Gear for Steam Turbines

P. B. Belchers, a Virginia Tech cadet in Blacksburg, Va., has invented a reversing gear on the steam turbine. He patented the device in Europe and the United States, with protections in Germany, Italy, France, Belgium, Spain, Australia, Russia, and England. The Turbinia example shows potential for higher speed and space savings by replacing two reversing turbines with the single gear.

P. BB. Belchers Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg Belchers Europe United States Germany Italy France Belgium Spain Australia Russia England

Philadelphia capitalists plan peat power system in Mexico

A group of Philadelphia capitalists will establish a peat based heat and power system in Mexico. William A Stern of Philadelphia has conducted experiments for over a year showing peat can generate power with a commercial efficiency exceeding 60 percent of the best bituminous coal.

Philadelphia Mexico William A. Stern

Photographic Invention Promises Lithography Revolution

Boston inventor Mr John Dillenius has perfected a scientific camera that may revolutionize lithography and abolish many technicalities in preserving atmospheric effects essential to nature produced pictures.

John Dillenius Boston

Textiles and silk trade shifts noted worldwide

Madagascar reports a new cotton field while silk ribbons in America supply 90 percent of consumption. Argentina lowers wool valuations by 331 3 percent, paralyzing its wool industry. U.S. and foreign mills dominate silk fabric supply at 75-25. Bombay cotton purchases by the Cotton Spinners' union affect raw cotton shipments to the Orient.

Madagascar America Argentina United States Orient Bombay

Moth Prevention for Woolens and Furs in Summer

The Household warns housewives to prevent cloth and fur moth damage with airing and cleaning on a sunny day. Beat dust from woolens, sponging grease spots, and mothproof storage in chests or bags with camphor. City moths are numerous. consider professional storage for costly items. After cleaning, rugs and carpets should be sponged with turpentine before rolling or folding.

Alminster

BewilderingHat Styles Sweep Millinery Fashion

A New York Sun note describes the season’s hat craze with hats boasting up to five brims, light blue straw hats veiled in blue chiffon, and ribbons with quills. Turban toques rise in popularity while larger brimmed shapes wait, featuring rosettes, contrasting quills, and floral trims.

New York Sun Milan

Fancy Names Grow Fewer as Girls Find Classic Names

A clergyman who christens many babies notes a shift toward old fashioned girl names like Mary Elizabeth Lucy Margaret Dorothy and Priscilla while boys retain plain names. He observes no fashion trend for boys and only a small share bear unusual names each year.

Marys Elizabeths Lucys Margarets Dorothys Priscillas

Howse Linen Storage Instructions

The cupboard for linen should be kept very dry and unused items must be aired until all moisture is gone. If not regularly used, remove and hang before the fire or in the sun. If linen shows yellowing from burning, wash, dry, and store again without starch.

Lawn Petticoats Introduce New Summer Fashion

Lawn petticoats become a亮 new trend this summer replacing uk style with thin skirts. They match the gown shade, cut long, and edged with lawn ruffles and lace. A white undershirt features a full wide flounce trimmed with Valenciennes lace frills.

Wireless notice to New York ships via Marconi system

News describes a wireless telegraphy system enabling New York bound steamers to receive 14 hour advance warnings of approaching ships. Nantucket lightship and Sankaty head will host equipment, with final installation by July 1, linking Nantucket to mainland via telegraph and phone.

New York Versons Tartford Albany Washington Marconi Nantucket Sankaty Head United Es Genees Marconi Wireless ‘Pelegraph Company London Imariners South Shoals Sankaty Block Island Fire Island Sandy Jiack Gay Beach Marthas Vinesard Merald

New Gould Castle On Sands Point To Cost $700,000

Howard Gould plans Castle Gould a grand estate on 300 acres overlooking Long Island Sound at Sands Point. The project includes a bluff enlargement, 55,000 planted trees, imported shrubs, and French and Italian gardens with artificial lakes and fountains adjoining Bourke Cochran’s Bourke Cochran estate.

Howard Howard Gould Sands Point New York Journal Castle Gould Long Island Sound New York Kirs Gould Bourke Cochran

Remarkable Operation by Paris Doctor Increases Height

Dr Maurice Springer of Paris who makes short people taller reports success with Senora Immaculata Hernandez a 14 year old Spanish girl from an ancient Castilian family. In 12 days she gained one inch and Springer says she can make her much taller still.

Maurice Springer Paris New York Journal Senora Immaculata Hernandez Springer

Tear of a Yard of Ragtime A Call to Reject Ragtime

Baltimore American notes push to drop ragtime in favor of classics as audiences tire of ragtime. It laments rigid tastes during Wagner Beethoven Handel Chopin and Liszt performances while urging liberation and enjoyment, contrasting with solemn concert posture and the faded line about a coal black lady in oblivion room.

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St. Mary’s J. Molson New Gould Castle Mr. Johnson Baltimore American St. Louis A. W. Chase Bay City Mich L. H. Mans Columbus Avenue Geo. Loyer A. W Chase E A Co Buffalo E. S. Craig Mary Latham Dr. Chase wWopa
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