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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1901

Page

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Milk Must Go Up in Dairymen Association Fight

Massillon Dairymen oppose city ordinance regulating milk sales. David E. Graybill argues permits, frequent renewals, and inspections should be financed by the city. He urges mandatory inspections, warns costly dairy upgrades could raise milk prices or force some dairies out of business.

Dairymen’s Association Graybill Bome Massillon Dairymen’s Association David E. Graybill Board of Health

Budd H Wins City Race After Controversy

Flora Russell owned by J. J. Evans of this city raced against Budd H owned by Samuel McIntosh of West Brookfield Thursday. Budd H won the race after taking the first two heats. The contest ended months of dispute over which horse was faster.

Flora Russell J. J. Evans Budd H Samuel McIntosh West Brookfield

Obituary notices for A Vere Bender and Kelsey Alberson

Obituaries report A Vere Bender aged 3 months died of indigestion with funeral Friday at 3 pm conducted by Rev J F Clokey. Kelsey Alberson aged 43 died Wednesday night, body sent to Ashland for burial. The text also includes ad copy for Kodol Dyspepsin and Banner Salve with local business references.

A. Vere Bender A. B. Bender J. F. Clokey Kelsey Alberson State Hospital Ashland

Massillon Business Men Targeted by Green Goods Scam

A fraud note warns Massillon merchants of a perpetrator posing as J AD Leary of Pattenbury claiming expertise in counterfeit currency. He asserts that his notes resemble genuine money, offering 4000 for 500 or 11000 for 1000 and instructs all orders to be placed by telegraph.

Lowe Balizly J. AD. Leary Pattenburry No Jo Telegraph

Why Not the Hog in Massillon Milk Ordinance Debate

Dairyman Layton McConnell argues against full city funding of cattle inspections and calls for hog inspections to curb germ risk. He questions board control over dairymen and urges independent inspection funding, while noting preservative use and cowpen care as concerns. Citizens and Councilman Smith push against impure milk.

McConnell Board of Health Layton McConnell Graybill Peter Smith Massillon

Exhibits At St Marys School Drawn By Pupils

Large crowds visited St Marys school hall this afternoon to view exhibits of drawing penmanship typewriting shorthand embroidery and painting all created by pupils. Rev H V Kaempker invites the public to see displays this afternoon Sunday Monday and Monday evening.

St. Mary’s School Hall H. V. Kaempker

Extended tours and private coaches on the drive

Beaul Campbell, general manager, promotes extended tours with long park stops and private coaches for exclusive use. Pullman sleeping and dining cars, with an established limit on participants. Escort for the American Tourist Association. Tickets include all expenses. Train departs Chicago Tuesday July 9 at 10 p m via Milwaukee and St Paul Railway.

American Tourist Association Beau Campbell Marquette Building Chicago Colorado Alaska Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway

June weddings in Massillon Canton area couple trio

The Massillon Times notes three local marriages on Thursday. John Oster of Massillon wed Ellen Margo of Canton at St John’s Catholic Church with a small bridal party. Cynthia Doll of Genoa married Joseph Foltz at St John’s Evangelical parsonage and departed for the East. Mary Schaffner and John Garton, a glassblower, married at the First M E church parsonage. the Gartons plan a summer in the East.

Maseilon Man Canton Cynthia Doll Joseph Foltz John Garton Mary Schafftner John Oster Ellen Margo St. John’s Catholic Church Thomas Margy Clara Oster Massillon St. John's Evangelical Church J. E. Digel Hattie Doll James Grant Pennsylvania Railway Station Exposition Niagara Falls Mrs. Garton

Lehman Nave Wedding in Canton Home Ceremony

Fred Herbert Lehman of Canton marries Letha Nave at the bride's home on Akron Street in a morning ceremony. Rev. John O. Ford officiated in the south parlor as Mendelssohn music accompanied the processional. The couple plans to travel east and will reside at 7600 North Newton Street after August 1.

Fred Herbert Lehman Canton Letha Levinta Nave Lester Nave Akron Street John O. Ford The Baptist Shareh Jinniee Silk Mrs. Lehman

Smith Worcester Nuptials At West Mentor

William E Smith and Miss Minnie B Worcester wed at noon Thursday June 20 in West Mentor at the Kerr home. Rev A M Mattison officiated with immediate relatives present. Bride wore white lace trimmed gown. roses peonies and palms decorated the scene. A wedding breakfast followed. They plan to visit lakeside then reside at Sunnyside near Massillon. Benjamin O Smith of Silver Lake Kan attended.

William E. Smith Minnie B. Worcester West Mentor Wm. Kerr A. M. Mattison Berea Mrs. Smith Lakeside Sunnyside Mr. Smith Massillon Benjamin 0. Smith Silver Lake Kan H. S. Titts Arlington Cupples West Tremont Rider & Snyder East Main St A. McCuen Main Street

Mayor's Court hears family dispute and barge altercation

Nicholas Geibel of West Broadfield appears before Mayor Wise on a charge of beating his wife and awaits a Monday hearing. Briley Vanshall, captain of the Ul barge, and M Burns accused of assaulting John Frye, owner of North End dry docks, with Vanshall still at large after Saturday's filing.

Nicholas Geibel West Broadfied Wi Siauriday Briley Vanshall M. Burns John Frye North End Dry Docks Mayer Wise Wanshull

Transfer of Mines Shifts to Massillon Coal Mining Co

Massillon Coal Mining Company opens temporary offices in the Pille block with permanent quarters planned in the Tuscarawas block at Erie and Tremont streets, Cleveland. W. J. Mullins says within ten days all purchased mine properties will be turned over and operated by the Massillon firm. Miners show interest though fear potential job cuts. some subsidiaries may keep headquarters in the city while J P Burton Jr. notes Ridgway Burton Co. likely to move to Cleveland.

W. J. Mullins Wooster Massillon Coal Mining Company Pille Block Tuscarawas Erie and Tremont Streets Cleveland Mullins Massillon Massillon Coal Company Hanna Concern J.P. Burton, Jr Ridgway Burton Company Clevelana

Massillon High School class of 1901 graduates June 26 at Armory

The Massillon High School class of 1901 will graduate on June 26 at the Armory. The program includes music, recitations, essays, orations, and a piano solo. The class motto is No crown without the dust of labor, colors fern green and white.

Massillon High School Armory

Elks Home Committee Reviews Sites for National Home

Elks national home committee, led by Grand Exalted Ruler Jerome B. Fisher of Jamestown New York, inspected sites in Manship Ohio and planned to recommend a city for the home at the Milwaukee grand lodge next month. They have already visited Waukesha Wisconsin Hillsboro Chillicothe Colorado Springs and the current inspection site.

Manshunp Associated Press Elks' Home Committee Jerome B. Fisher Jamestown N. Y Elks Grand Lodge Milwaukee Waukesha Wis Hillsboro Chillicothe Colorado Springs

Peculiar Accident Kills One Injures Three in Freight Car Fire

Locauxpont Ind June 22 A spark from a bolt struck by a hammer ignited a barrel of whisky inside a freight car causing an explosion and fire. Lawrence Beeson was killed William Eskine fatally injured John Moore and Cart Nett badly burned in the incident.

Locauxspont Ind Associated Press Lawrence Beeson William Eskine John Moore Cart Nett

Emperor to Return to Pekin This October

A Pekin dispatch reports an official proclamation stating the emperor will return to Pekin in October, arriving by railroad from Paoting Fu. The announcement confirms a planned royal return and sets expectations for the capital's season of ceremonies.

West Virginia Strike at Matewan Looms Over Mingo County

Ase sordated Press reports escalating tension after a Thursday mine tragedy left four union supporters shot. Labor leaders mobilize about two thousand miners, plans for action and possible forceful resistance. Guards doubled around mines as operators prepare Monday to remove strikers from company housing, with further clashes feared. Governor White has not yet called in state militia.

Matewan Asesordated Press Mingo County Winchesters Sheril Hatfield Lick Fork White

New Men Put to Work as Railway Strikers Replaced

Union workers for the People's Street Railway Company struck last night after the firm refused to reinstate several discharged men. Within an hour substitutes were secured and all cars on the two lines operated normally again.

Dartex Associated Press People’s Street Railway Company

Governor refusals death row mercy amid town gossip

June 22 last update reports Governor Nash denied Edward Ruthven's request for commutation of the death sentence for killing Policeman Shipp in Cleveland. Ruthven faces execution next Friday as state officials disclose medical and health ads interleaved with local business notices.

Columbes Associated Press Nash Edward Ruthven Policeman Shipp Cleveland Ruthven

Costly Ailments Rebuffed by Fifty Cent Kidney Cure

A short advertisement proclaims Foley's Kidney Cure offers cheap insurance against Bright's disease diabetes and other serious illnesses. The copy asserts many men were insured against such ailments by a fifty cent bottle, attributed to Rider and Snyder.

Foley Bright Rider & Snyder Rider & Surder

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