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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1901
Page
5
Dr N W Culbertson returns from Chicago and DeWitt da Miss Marie Pert visits Washington avenue guests from Columbus and Brighton locals report multiple social events obituaries strikes and rail plans plus a marriage and a perilous self destruction incident in Kilgore Ohio. The B and C may gain westward outlet via Cleveland and Lodi surveys proceed with engineers and assistants active in surveying the line.
A proposed link on the B and O at Lester where the Cleveland branch meets the main line would provide a new direct west into Cleveland. Officials expect the survey to be finished soon and laying of the line to begin by early fall.
Postmaster Koons explains a new Post Office rule limiting carriers to eight hours per shift. Massillon routes, currently 48 hours weekly, will be affected. two extra carriers may be needed or routes reduced. He questions the department’s motive behind enforcing strict eight hour days.
Colonel Fred W. Myers of Parkersburg W V arrives from Prescott Ariz after inspecting the Mc Cabe Extension Mining and Milling Company. He reports strong prospects in interviews with The Prospect and doubles his holdings alongside MasillonE residents and other Eastern investors. Frank Rastetter the 22 year old fell from a cherry tree at his father’s North Street home fracturing both bones of the left leg and injuring the ankle Dr D S Gardner set the fractures while Rastetter was gathering cherries.
Stark county Socialists met in the Trades and Labor Assembly hall on Sunday with attendees from Canton and nearby areas. A county ticket was organized, including candidates from Afassillon.
Joseph Stansbury aged about 457 years brother of J A Stansbury and AC Stansbury is dead at his home west of the city Funeral services will be held at his residence at oclock Thursday afternoon by Revs Mes Mofitt and Adams Stansbury known in Massillon Death attributed to a complication of disorders Liggett F 10 father of Cleveland former Canal Fulton resident died in Cleveland Funeral services held at Canal Fulton Monday Masonic lodge Fulton officiating About fifteen Massillon Masons attended He leaves a wife and three children Death of a child The 14 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Johny Bechtel southeast of the city died after illness of inflammation of the bowels Emmet Marks aged about 40 died at his High street home of dropsy at noon today
Mrs W K Haviland of Armonk New York recounts a near fatal whooping cough and bronchitis for her daughter and a niece with advanced consumption who both improved after using Dr King's New Discovery. The remedy is praised as infallible for coughs and colds with 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles, guaranteed by Z T Baltaly. trial bottles free.
A Boston man who recently wed a wealthy ill young woman is said to be happy after using Dr King's New Life Pills. The pills promise cure for jaundice biliousness malaria fever ague and all liver and stomach troubles. Gentle yet effective at 25e from Baltzly's drug store.
Friends of Mrs N Pease of Lawrence Kansas recall her seven year bed confinement due to kidney liver trouble and nervous prostration. She credits three bottles of Electric Bitters with restoring her ability to walk in three months and recommends the tonic for headaches backache nervousness sleeplessness and fainting spells. Satisfaction guaranteed with 50 cent price.
Delegates arrive for the annual Wooster district Baptist Association and Baptist Young People's Union meeting with sessions in Wooster Canton and Salem. Addresses by Rev J C Ford Rev A B Whitney and president Sale of Atlanta College highlighted by sermons and committee reports on nominations auditing and credentials. The Rev Whitney criticized Findlay Street Fair excesses urging pastors to safeguard city churches from worldly influences.
The Rev. J C Ford of Massillon Baptist church told the Baptist convention that over 124 Ohio country churches lack pastors and many pay under $400 yearly. He urged associational pastors and an educated ministry to bolster country churches, noting their social moral and educational value and their role in sustaining city churches. He warned rural depopulation and urged targeted remedies.
Caxton report notes William Kurtz of the city was arrested in Cleveland and jailed on a bigamy charge. He admits two wives and says the second wife lived with him after learning of a wife in Port Huron Michigan. Also mentions Alcinda Tindal’s divorce petition alleging gross neglect and disorderly conduct, twelve children born in Isis with ten living.
Branch No. 4 of the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association hosted about thirty five Fulton visitors and families in Canal Fulton on Tuesday night. Andrew Ertle president spoke along with Rev J F Kuebler and Rev Hassley. Twenty tables of cards were used. men’s first prize went to James Brown of Camp Fulton and ladies’ prizes to Mrs Nicholas Hansen and Mrs J D Schrader. Mayor Wise spoke briefly.
Tickets offered for excursions to Columbus for the State Democratic Convention of Ohio. Travel via Pennsylvania Lines with return validity until July 11. Fares described as gold. Tickets advertised for a limited time with specific travel dates and routes.
The sixty second Wooster Baptist Association met in First Baptist Church South Mill Street with thirty one ministers and delegates. Rev Dr Chesney of Wooster presided and Rev John Crisswell of Alliance was chosen secretary pro tem. Officers elected include Moder ator Chesney and vice presidents Rayl Strawn Barr with Crisswell clerk. Visitors from Canton Massillon Alliance and others attended as sessions opened and letters read.
CoB Altman of Aman Putman’s Bee Hive faction was stricken with paralysis Wednesday after midnight and is in critical condition. An advertisement extols Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets to restore liver function and vitality, listing local drugstores and promoting DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for bowel regulation.
Remaining unclaimed letters listed for massillon include MER Chinnock M Gardner Jas Daugerty Tarey Mong Jacob Kekroate John Rodgers J O Fereh Jake Stutz Weed Shaw Donahue Gallagher plus a call for addressees to claim under Advertised. Also brief local notices and sample ads for One Minute Cough Cure and various street addresses.
One fare for round trip tickets sold July 3 and 4, valid until July 5, from all stations within 200 miles radius. Includes all stations within two hundred miles. warm weather promotions and Falke's ice cream sandwiches advertise at the event.
A booster of Peruna claims many women suffer catarrh and praises Peruna as a cure. Roxa Tyler of Chicago describes personal recovery after using Peruna, noting improved strength and energy. The ad notes catarrh affects mucous linings and invites readers to request a free catarrh book from Dr. Hartman in Columbus Ohio.
Keeping at it. Saving builds a fund as Pass grows rapidly at 4 percent with interest earned night and day and compounded semi annually. Every wage earner should save and open an account. Write the bank by mail for deposit instructions and a free book.
The piece extols home graphophone use for personal voice recordings, stressing practice improves results and treasured memories. It highlights family voices and children's songs as lasting reminders, and notes The Columbia Phonograph Co. at 93 Chambers Street, New York, offers catalogs and supplies.
A Massillon reader touts Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a cure for nerve fatigue indigestion and stomach weakness caused by overwork. The testimonial cites improved health after using the product bought at local stores and notes the medicine bears the portrait and signature of A W Chase M D.
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