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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1899

Page

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Infirmary Directors Meet Counties For Ohio Inspection

Northern Ohio infirmary directors gather in Cason on June 9 to discuss management duties and economy. Members include Mahoning Stark Columbiana Tuscarawas Medina Wayne Holmes Coshocton Portage Summit with Henry Bixler presiding and Richard Shale as secretary. County commissioners finish quarterly jail infirmary and workhouse inspections. Samuel Halter dies at 18 after heat collapse on C C S tracks.

Cason Northern Ohio Mahoning Stark Columbiana Tuscarawas Medina Wayne Holmes Coshocton Portage Summit Henry Bixler Stark County Richard Shale Youngstown Sherif Zaiser John Krause Canton West L Samuel Halter Lincoln Avenue France Sylvester Harlow William Bellingham Massillon Kingsley M A. Fisher Eighth Ohio Cuba Company L Armory Common Pleas Court Court Room No. 1 McCarty Edmunds Canal Fulton Schimke Crystal Spring Coal Co Ohio Hollow Block Co Farmers Bank Quinlan Wardwell Kerstetter Ambenour Dunkerly Glass Oyster Ohio Mitchell McConahy Hook Maag Chisler Youley Robertson Fawcett Grant Burris Chirston Whitacre Barker Paar City of Massillon C-M. Electric Railway Company Dannemiller & Sons Meyer Board of Education Minerva Village Hostetler Special Taylor Welty & Albaugh Willis Sheard Dougherty Guardian Hahn Putman Styer Yockey City of Alliance Daniel Dulabahm Anna Senn John McFarren Wilon Graber Margaret Clark William Geoghan

Property Transfers in Tuscarawas and Surrounding Townships

A list of land deeds and transfers across Massillon Sugarcreek Beach City and nearby townships. Entities include Philip Wendling Lydia Wend ling Sylvester Burd Anna Haas C Clifton McCue Joseph Sternes Christena Jones George R Jones Robert Vantine Barbara Ralston Henry Snyder J P Burton Herbert Venable and various parcels ranging from 3 to 169 acres with prices noted.

Philip Wendling Lydia A. Wendling Massillon Sylvester Burd Charles E. Beck Beach Sugar Creek Beach City Henry Baxser Anna Michael Haas Sugarcreek Elizabeth Campbell C. Clifton McCue Lawrence Township Joseph Sternes Christena Jones Bethlehem Township George R. Jones Robert Vantine James M. Bushman Tuscarawas Township Barbara Ralston Henry Snyder J. P. Burton Herbert Venable

Expert Thieves Loot Mill Street Residence In Afternoon Burglary

Between 3 and 5 o'clock burglars unlocked doors and ransacked Frederick Loëmler’s residence at 99 South Mill Street. Six dollars, jewelry including bracelets studs pearls and earrings, plus a coin with Koefler’s name were stolen. Ill-gotten items belonged to the Massillon lodge I. C. O. F and Miss Minnie Loefler. Two burglars entered with confidence, one tall and one stout, seen by Keller family neighbors. Mr Loëmler was in the barn during the crime. Police report a second break in at A. T. Skinner’s East Tremont home yielding about $15 and jewelry. entry likely through unlocked back door, with bed rooms and desks ransacked. The Skinner robbery was found around 4 o'clock.

Frederick LoeMer South Mill Street Koeffler Loebler Massillon Lodge Minnie Loefler Keller

Decker Becomes Local Manager of Central Union Tel Co

W L Decker took charge today as local manager of Central Union Telephone Company succeeding Mr Robinson who leaves for Crestline this afternoon. Also reported, a U S proving ground north of Akron tests Falls Rivet shells for a 100000 unit order, with first shots on a 24 inch plate. 1000 shots required for the contract. Consolidation of Mt Union and Scio colleges discussed at Youngstown Methodist conference with a plan to consolidate and strengthen the institutions.

W. L. Decker Telephone Company Central Union Telephone Company Mr. Robinson Crestline United Grates Akron Falls Rivet & Machine Company Cuyahoga Falls Indian Head Proving Grounds Navy Yard Norwalk Youngstown Dispatch Youngstown The Methodist Episcopal Church East Ohio Conference Edmonds Mt. Union Scio East Ohio

Massillon business leader J P Burton dies at 79

Jonathan Prescott Burton, 79, prominent Massillon coal and iron magnate and head of Ridgway Burton Coal Co, died of heart failure at his East Main Street home after a rapid illness. He built Massillon industry, organized several firms, served on city council, and led the Massillon Social Club. Funeral Sunday at 2:30 PM with private burial. wedding invitations for Alice Burton and John E. McLain withdrawn.

Jonathan Prescott Burton Ridgway Burton Coal Company Massillon East Main Street Burton Courtney Burton Pennsylvania Limited East Prescott Burton Mr. Burton Penn's Manor Philadelphia England Jonathan Burton America William Penn New York City Davis, Burton & Co Europe Jack E. Ridgway Northern Pacific Stillwater St. Paul Ridgway Ridgway Burton Pennsylvania Iron & Coal Company Canal Dover Burton, Biedler & Phillips Company Cleveland Union National Bank Alice C Clara Courtney J. Prescott L. M. Ogle York Society of Friends Alice Burton John E. McLain

Massillon Perry GOP committee organizes for year

The Republican central committee for Massillon and Perry township organizes for the year with George H. Shaunf as president Li P. Stusser as secretary H. K. Conrad as treasurer. Other members include John Manowweiler EB Jacoby A Ellis L A Koons Gregory Davis R F Kreisher and Benjamin Ayres.

Republican Central Committee Massillon Perry Township George H. Shaunf Li. P. Stusser H. K. Conrad John Manoweiler EB Jacoby A. Ellis L. A. Koons Gregory Davis R. F. Kreisher Benjamin Ayres

Russell's Accident Leaves Stone Contractor Seriously Hurt

John B. Russell a West Main Street saloonkeeper and stone contractor fell backward from a wall he was building and is seriously injured. Doctors fear several broken ribs with arm and shoulder injuries. Dr. Smith is attending him.

John B. Russell West Main Street Dr. Smith

DeWitts Little Early Risers Liver Remedy Ad

Morning fatigue and headache blamed on biliousness. Ad promoting DeWitts Little Early Risers as a pleasant prompt liver regulator and laxative that never grips. Printed by Rider and Snyder.

DeWitt Rider & Snyder NeWitt Rider & Spyder

Storm at Scio Destroys Derricks and Injures Workers

A fierce storm hit Scio on Tuesday afternoon, striking multiple derricks with lightning and causing fires that were quickly smothered by workers. Several men suffered electrical shocks and burns, but only one injury was serious. property damage was modest, mostly to brick structures. Allen Oil Company escaped loss as No 1 well produced about sixty barrels daily.

Scio Allen Oil Company Massilion

Dynamite Dave Gallagher of Massillon Absence With Mystery

Longstanding Massillon resident known as Dynamite Dave has vanished for over a year. Local friends and a half sister Mrs William Jones report no contact or financial activity, sparking belief he may be dead. Past exploits include drunken stunts with dynamite and a fatal-seeming spiritualist incident that left him altered.

Dave” Gallacher Massillon Wiliam Jones Cherry Street Canal Bridge Gallagher Dave Jones

Grain-O and health tonics in a busy ads page

An advertising roundup touts Grain-O as a tasty coffee substitute that aids digestion and strengthens nerves, costing about the same as coffee and suitable for children and adults. It also mentions DeWitt's Little Early Risers for constipation and biliousness, Burdock Blood Bitters for dyspepsia, and Beecham's pills as the best options.

Massillon Seeks Colored Knights of Pythias Union

News of societies reports Massillon aims to form a colored Knights of Pythias lodge with officers elected under Lincoln council notes. Massillon Home Circle plans display at the Armory with supreme president P D Stratton due to speak. Local efforts include Cleveland lodge joining and interest in a colored Elks group. Modern Woodmen convention in Kansas City noted as largest in history.

Massillon Knights of Pythias Masonic Lincoln Council Meciani Samue Cilior W. B. Martin Croninger Sentinel C. Sentinel G B. Eggert En Uniform Bank Katz Canton Campun Brthrey Armory T Home Circle Vrand P. D. Stratton Sharon Circe Lodge of Colored Elks Joan Fields H. W. Elsass Modern Woodmen Kansas City Masonic Temple Alesatiiua di

Canal Fulton high school grants diplomas in ceremony

Cana Futon June 10 The twenty first class to graduate from Canal Fulton high school received their diplomas Thursday evening in the school hall. Members include Louise Bauman Miriam Hoover Olive Schillinger Nettie Brown Edward Donnenwirth Majorie Donnen wirth Nettie Kittinger Cora Eva Krear Caroline Leibenguth Albert Nichter Charles Schild Elia Wagner Mary Williams. Diplomas presented by F A Fisher. Rev B F Schillinger gave invocation and Rev Wm Elliot benediction. An orchestra provided music. The junior class held an entertainment in the school hall on Wednesday.

Cana Futon Canal Fulton High School Louise Bauman Miriam Hoover Olive Schillinger Nettie Brown Edward Donnenwirth Majorie Donnenwirth Nettie Kittinger Cora Eva Krear Caroline Leibenguth Albert Nichter Charles Schild Elia Wagner Mary Williams

County May Build Brick Yard For Prison Labor

Canton notes a plan by the county board to erect a brick bin and use prison labor to mill, mix, and produce bricks for the new broom factory and grounds walls. No action was taken at the meeting, with officials citing ample supply concerns and ongoing repairs.

Cantos County Warshouse Atickate

New Organization Forms In Stark County For Lighting

A new group named protect wi and with the four Humberger forms with L. A. Limis as president J. M. Seese as vice president EE Pos as secretary Wm. 3lntendent as treasurer to promote manufacturing vending the Washing oo system in Stark county. It offers street and commercial lighting services and claims the Washington light is the best safest and most economical. For details and inspection contact the superintendent at Warwick block Massillon.

Humberger L. AL Limis J. M. Seese EE. Pos Stark County W Jngton Forte Warwick Block Massilion

Fighting near Manila drives rebels from Paranaque

At daybreak 4500 Allied troops moved from San Pedro and Macati toward Manila Bay to clear the area south of Manila toward Paranaque. By noon the countryside was secured to Paranaque. Two American officers were killed and twenty-one soldiers wounded. Rebels fought hard at their strong positions leaving dead and many wounded in trenches. Heat slowed operations with many prostrations. about forty five percent of American troops were exhausted. Monadnock and three other ships shelled Paranaque forcing rebels to evacuate.

Manila Br Asso Press Wheaton San Pedro Macati Bay Manila Bay Dake Mania Paranaque Duy Pararaque Revels

No Cars Moving in Cleveland Strike Tremors

In Cleveland on June 10, motormen and conductors on the Consolidated Street Railway walked out at dawn, demanding union recognition arbitration and better pay. Strikers began running omnibus lines as cars failed to move. A late attempt to run cars without success led to a brief clash with a brick injuring a man on a track. President Bryan urged restraint.

Cleveland Associated Press Consolidated Street Railway Bryan Aucller

Why Jim Won in Los Angles Press Message

A garbled report notes a victory attributed to Jim, with conflicting lines about approval and entitlement. It references a preacher, a tentative price or amount, and a concluding message of congratulations for hard work and victory.

Los Ataud Witt

The Paris Abandoned Near Covenack Coast

The steamer Paris will be abandoned by her officers today as a heavy sea drives her ashore. Engines shifting and all attempts to save the vessel have ceased. The situation is reported from Covenack on June 10 by the Associated Press.

Covenack Associated Press Paris

Captain Nichols Dies of Sunstroke at Manila Port

Manila dispatch reports Captain Henry E. Nichols of the monitor Mopadnok died from sunstroke. The Navy Department confirms the death and notes he served aboard the vessel during current duties in the area.

Woasatxeton Associated Press Navy Department Barker Manila Henry E. Nichols

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County Seat News NEW Military Company Infirmary Directors’ Association—County Commissioners Rach George H. Shauf Russell Death Beecham’s Findlay Toledo Tulin Sandusky Norways Hans Doned Dr. Fowler Thoms Thurman Troy United States Dean Y. McCall Washingto Lighting Company of Sanila Jim Captain Nichols Abele
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