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Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1900

Page

3

Churches and Temples Plan Improvements and Sermons

The article notes St Marys Catholic Church alist of contributors for the baptismal fund reads aloud plus a plan to install an independent electric lighting plant. First M E church holds quarterly meeting to discuss interior decorations and new piano, with Rev G B Smith preaching at multiple services.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Presbyterian Salvation Army M. E G. B. Smith Alliance der. Smith Canton Young Mens’ Club St. Mary’s Church Twentieth Century Club Bnsign Robert H. Basted Cleveland Salvation Army Corps Captain Debolum Debolum Roosevelt Presbyterian Church W. J. Price Faith Lutheran Chapel St. Mary's Church H. ¥. Kaempker Altar Society J. W. Lose

Shilling Buys Boats to Bypass New Shipping Rates

Joseph Shilling, coal operator south of Zour supplying Russell & Company, purchased several boats to ship coal independently after protesting Massillon orders by the Boatmen's Union. He says the union raised coal rates fifteen cents a ton and charged him five cents more than other shippers.

Shilling Joseph Shilling Russell & Company Zour Massillon

Light Vote Cast in Quiet Democratic Primary Contests

The 510 total Democrat vote produced a ticket with George Scher winning the third ward councilman nomination by two votes over Ferdinand Kaemp. Peter Schneider won the fourth ward assessor race over August Conant. William Sonnhalter topped William Minich in the township clerk race with 335 to 201 across wards, Richville included.

George Scher Sonnhalter Schneider J. J. Cluir Louis List C. Howard John Haag John Kohl P. Gannon F. Emmerick P. Schneider Henry Kiefer Massillon Fred Oakleaf Richville Board of Education E. J. Fox Cyrus Stoner Cyrus Smith W. A. Sonnhalter T. W. Morgan L. H. Bamberger Ferdinand Kaemp Peter Schneider August Conant William Sonnhalter William J. Minich Minich Sonnehalter Fred Oaklea W. A. Rohn

Bills of Interest in Stark county political notes

Senator Wilhelm and Representative Pollock return to Columbus after talks with constituents. Highlights include Massillon insane hospital funding, grade crossing protection, two cent railway fare discussion, miners age work bill, firemen pension fund for Massillon cities, and opposition to the Clark focal option bill.

Wilhelm Justus Pallock North Lawrence Columbus Massillon Insane Hospital House Senate Kayler J. Twing Brooks Pennsylvania Railway Company Pollock Stark County Pennsylvania Company Clark Miners’ Union Massillon

Tenker sues Campbell Lumber for 331 dollars

Daniel Tenker sues Campbell Lumber Company for 331 dollars with interest from October 19, 1899, alleging a promissory note. Clark Ambler and Clark act as attorneys in this case. In probate Will of Elizabeth Kuhn of Massillon, Minnie D Kuhn named Executrix. Citation to widow to elect issued in estate of Leonard Stucker of Massillon. Mrs Moses Clay injured alighting from interurban car. doctors Kirkland and Gans examine for severe internal injuries.

Cantos Daniel Tenker Campbell Lumber Company Clark, Ambler & Clark Elizabeth Kuhn Massillon Minnie D. Kuhn Leonard Stucker Masillon Moses Clay Kirkland and Gans

Counterfeit Ring Uncovered in Secret Service Sweep

Secret Service agents uncovered another band of counterfeiters and seized a large batch of bogus bills. The report warns buyers to beware of imitators, noting Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a favored target due to its valued reputation for digestion and vitality.

Secret Service

Soldiers Memorial honors Meinhart’s son in Philippine campaign

John Meinhart of this city receives a Soldiers' Memorial from his son Private John J. Meinhart of Company M, Thirteenth U S, now in the Philippine islands. It lists one hundred privates and officers, with Spanish-American War imagery. Engag ements dated 1899 include Telegraph Hill June 10 and several October and November actions in Cavite Viejo Nova et a San Tomas road and Lingayen landing at San Fabian.

John Meinhart John J. Meinhart Philippine Islands Telegraph Hill Cavite Viejo Nova Feta San Francisco de Malabon Wheaton Lingayan San Fabian San Tomas Road San Tomas

Secret Poultry Feed Promises Double Egg Output

A Creston Iowa man reports using American Poultry Mixture from American Manufacturing Co Terre Haute Ind to double hen egg production in summer and winter. The ad claims 100 percent money back guarantee, disease prevention, and direct action on the crow and gizzard, urging trial even if a local druggist lacks the product.

Creston Iowa American Mfg. Co Terre Haute Ind Direct American Manufacturing Co Terre Ititute

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy

A historical advertise claim touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a teething aid for children. It promises soothing effects, gum softening, pain relief, wind colic cure, and diarrhea relief priced at 25 cents per bottle.

Sale on Remaining Fabrics and Notions

As prices drop our patronage rises with few shirt waists left at half price and select items like veiling, ruined curtains, gingham, velvet, wadding, buckles, and Buck soap offered in bulk or bundle deals. Discounts list sizes and prices across fabrics and sewing notions, with quantities from bundles to individual pieces.

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Grain-O coffee substitute gains store traction

A new grain based drink Grain-O has replaced coffee in many grocers. It is gentle on sensitive stomachs and costs 15 to 25 cents per package. Children can drink it with benefit. Ask for Grain-O.

James R. Dunn S. Erlel

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