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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
5
Independent investigators compile a roundup of community notices across Massillon Canton and West Brookfield. Included are engagements, weddings, church events, school announcements, street improvements, and business developments in Massillon and surrounding areas.
Charles Moorman of What Cheer Indiana, visiting mining equipment representative, witnessed the mob trying to drag Richard Gardner from jail in Athens. He described the mob as tame and praised the sheriff for concealing the prisoner in the courthouse before transferring him to Franklin county jail for safety.
In New York on June 6 the Socialistic Labor party convention nominated Joseph F. Maloney of Lynn Massachusetts for president.
Ad claims constant women's work causes sleeplessness and nervous exhaustion but promises relief with Hood's Sarsaparilla. It pledges pure blood and better appetite and steady nerves as outcomes of taking the tonic.
Eleven year old Willie Heckman was seriously injured when he ran onto a South Erie street car near Dieterich and Erie Streets while being chased by larger boys. He suffered cuts bruises and possible internal injuries with one eye damaged. the motorman attempted to stop the car and the driver reported trying to avoid the boy. He was taken to Clementz's grocery for treatment by Drs Gardner and Kirkland.
Levi Vananda died after a week of illness at his Bethlehem home age 69 survived by wife and children funeral at 10 am Tuesday conducted by Rev W O Siffert prominent in Miller Post G A R and one of the region’s largest relic and public document collections. Benjamin Taylor age 73 died at a state hospital from exhaustion after being admitted in October 1899 with senile dementia burial shipped to Columbus county. Mrs Sarah A Miller age 72 wife of S R Miller of West Brookfield died Tuesday evening funeral Thursday at 2 30 pm. Balser Ketterer died at the infirmary Tuesday night his body to be taken to Mansillon for funeral Thursday carpenter long-time resident. daughter Mrs John Hunter.
The tax collector will be at Massillon mayoral office on June 1 2 12 18 1000 from 8 a m to 3 p m to receive taxes for Perry and Rocarruas townships and Massillon City. T H Surra treasurer.
The annual stockholders meeting at East Maine street office approved an 8 1/2 percent dividend for six months. Directors Mathias Ertle E A Jones and R W McCaughey were re elected. Board organized with Daniel Hempferly as president and C B Allman as vice president.
State Engineer Perkins and public works board members examined Canal Street rights with City Engineer Barton. They concluded the state owns only the tow path, about 16 of 66 feet, and expect no further disputes. Officials noted portions of the canal are in good condition and favor converting the waterway into a barge canal.
Kansas City June 6 ex-Congressman Dockery was nominated for governor by acclamation at the Kansas Democratic convention. The platform backs the Chicago platform of 1896 denounces trusts and expresses sympathy for the Boers. Delegates were instructed to vote for Bryan.
A Massillon druggist offers Paro Ointment with a No Cure No Pay guarantee. It cures itching bleeding and protruding piles in six to sixteen days. One application provides relief and instant itching relief, with a $1 price and refund for unsatisfied buyers.
Architects Yost and Packard of Columbus unveil drawings for a three story Gothic style hospital addition at Massillon state hospital. The $50,000 project features a 1200 seat auditorium, 26 rooms, electric lighting, hot blast heating, and terra cotta details with brick exterior. Construction by R H Evans & Co. to start within two weeks. A strawberry and ice cream festival is planned on St Timothy's lawn Thursday evening.
Parkersburg West Virginia June 6 The Democratic state convention draws large attendance as factions harmonize and focus on state issues Senator Camden supports the party Henry Davis chosen temporary chairman and R E Horner temporary secretary Davis praises Bryan who is expected to be endorsed for president
Wheat prices fluctuated per early June reports by T E Torepo, with Ky Associated Press noting the market movement. The Massi 8 payments referenced suggest broader price influences impacting buyers and sellers.
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