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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
3
After Sunday service at St. John's Evangelical, the congregation voted to authorize the church council to prepare plans for a new church and schoolhouse. About $8,000 has been raised with more in sight, and many members favor a completely new structure over remodeling.
The St Barbara's church list for June 11 records the children who received their first holy communion. Girls include Nola Boseh Barbara Keller Esther Bessler Catherine Balzer Mary Herrick Florence Speicher Ovilia Nora Feit Lena Heinser Cath Geibel Lillian Gresser Mary Late Lena Hanbert Mary Kratt Mary Kelley Catherine Rodel Florence Kratt Eis Oberhauser Nora Ratchford Mary Dietz Mary Hindersheid Anna Engel Elizabeth Balzer Sophia Huwig Mary Karrenbauer Edna Borell Barbara Kantenburger Eva Garver Agnes Nushaumer Helen Bertels Eve Kellers Mary Mertes Carolina Hartmann and others. Boys include Jerome Dornhecher Elmer Borel John Speicher Meinrad Nus haumer Joseph Fromann Edward Borell John Balzer Willam Huwig Maxwell Engler Emmet Kelley Charles Ripplinger Wilfred Kelley Peter Biurger Nicholas Speicher Ernest Kiefer Arthur Sibila Jol Herwick Henry Karrendauer.
One hundred Perry lodge Knights of Pythias and Massillon Rathbone Sisters gathered at Castle Hall South Evie Street at 1 30 pm Sunday for the knights annual Decoration and Memorial Day. Chancellor Commander Monroe Slater led services and attendees rode to Massillon Cemetery for floral tributes. H F Gaddis appointed to visit West Brookfield to decorate graves there in cooperation with residents. this was done in the morning.
An advisory warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by EF F Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as a safe internal remedy with no mercury. It notes the product is genuine and sold by druggists for 75 cents per bottle, and mentions Ball's Family Pills as a recommended option.
The Rev. O B P Foust assisted by the Rev. Joshua Walbach ordained and installed W S Adams as pastor of the Tuscarawas charge of the Reformed church. The charge includes local congregations and the late Rev A G Burkey was its previous pastor. Adams will reside at the parsonage near Crystal Spring, west of the city.
A brawl at the quar ries near Coviana endang ers several men with shovels and stones. William Cornelius was seriously injured with four deep wounds, Frank Wilson sought for assault with intent to wound, and a staged hospital was improvised in a railway car. Authorities pursue Wilson as tensions flare after repeated pay days.
An advertisement touts Green Mountain Pearls as a cure for constipation digestion nausea and dizziness. The pitch claims quick relief and no gripes with a box offered for 25 cents by Z. T. Baltzly, Druggist.
Russell & Company will install modern safety gates at the intersection of their switch with South Erie street in a few days. The gates from Standard Railway Safety Gate Company of Saginaw, Michigan have arrived. A recent locomotive purchase and increased yard shifts prompted the voluntary safety measure.
Robert Erskine Ely, American secretary of the International Association for the Advancement of Science, Arts and Education, sails to Paris to help organize a world wide federation of scholars and artists. The plan is to have university professors lead visiting groups as guides, linking exhibit views with each field’s knowledge. The arrangement aims to provide meaningful, organized access to the exposition and promote the association’s university extension goals.
A British column led by Lord Kitchener halted at Rightman s farm after a boisterous Dutch girl blocked destruction. The Irish sergeant tried persuasion but failed, and Kitchener ordered the destruction stopped due to unexpected opposition. The tale is vouched for by C A McNuellen. Vatican at Paris Exposition reveals Pope Leo XII guiding displays. Borgiano museum looted for a global Catholic artifact showcase. Two taxpayers dispute ownership of Little Sister Island, with Merill in Toledo and another claimant in Wood county. The island would require original surveys to settle. Hobs Advances noted as controversial by Kansas City Times, while livestock traders may welcome his impact on horse and mule markets.
Among Irish nobles who entertained Queen Victoria in Dublin, the Countess of Fingall stands out for beauty and involvement in promoting Irish industries. Lady Fingall, daughter of George Burke, married into the Plunkett line and spends much time in Dublin at Killeen Castle in Meath. Her efforts help lace and other products flourish while Lord Fingall serves with the Imperial Yeomanry front line. The couple, Roman Catholic, has four children.
Frank L Campbell, a West Virginian by birth and longtime Washington resident, is named to succeed Webster Davis as assistant secretary of the interior. At 56, Campbell was educated at Washington and Jefferson College, served in the Union army, and later taught in West Virginia free schools before advancing through government service.
Hank L Campbell, longtime Marlboro public schools president, built a legal career from census office clerk to assistant attorney in the interior department. He studied law at Columbian University, earned promotions to first assistant attorney, and served under multiple administrations. Secretary Hatchcock requested his appointment.
Railroads use a second engine on steep grades to move heavy loads and seek new routes to avoid hills. Dyspepsia cures promise to remove the cause by purifying the blood and activating the liver and stomach, with Knox Stomach Tablets claimed to cure stomach troubles. Also advertised are ladies' black press shapes at a deep discount from D. Kiesl & Co.
Stark County Auditor William M. Reed issues notice to bridge builders and contractors in Canton Ohio. Dated May 18, 1000.
Nine British doctors at the British Medical Institute in Canton Ohio offer free consultations examinations and minor surgical operations to all invalids who call before June 14th or June 15th. They promise to diagnose advise and cure or frankly rule out useless treatment during the three month period.
Advertises Magcrinac Island as the grand summer resort with round trip fares from Detroit Toledo Cleveland ranging from 13 to 18 dollars. Promotes D and C floating palaces steamers built for the upper lake route with modern amenities and electric illumination. Notes multiple weekly trips between Detroit Toledo Alpena Mackinac St Ignace Petoskey Chicago Marquette and Duluth with cruises to Put in Bay.
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