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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
4
The excerpt discusses advertising practices and financial tasks such as promissory notes and banking, urging accurate records and budgeting. It notes the value of practical education for boys and hints at the roles of leading merchants and statesmen in the present era.
The passage notes Cleveland calling Bryan a “convictive visitation” and contemplates 1900 census figures showing hens laying nearly 16 billion eggs, up from 10 billion in 1890. It cites farmer income from poultry in 1889 and marks the poultry industry as a major agricultural sector.
The Independent marks forty years of publication with history from its founding as Weekly Independent on March 23, 1863 and the first Daily Independent on May 2, 1887 later Evening Independent. The paper notes its semi weekly format since 1998 and cites community support and a motto echoed from the New York Sun.
A veteran business adviser argues education helps some but not all. the key traits include legible handwriting, spelling, clear English, neat letters, rapid arithmetic, and accurate accounts. He warns college pride can hinder, while practical skills and discipline drive a solid start in business life.
Frank Benedict gatekeeper at Hast street crossings of the Pennsylvania railway fell from a ladder at 5 Railroad street Tuesday, breaking both arms. He had lost his right hand years earlier in a railway accident and now injuries threaten further loss of function. Dr. Culbertson attends.
Mrs. Lucillia Craus aged eighty two died at home in Perry township on Monday afternoon due to heart trouble. She was widow of Joseph Craus mother of Joseph Craus and Mrs Louisa Shainer of Trumbull county and adopted daughter Mrs John Weber of W483 State street. Funeral at St Josephs church Wednesday morning at 9330. Mrs Caroline Schott wife of James Schott of 123 Wellman street died suddenly of heart failure after breakfast and retirement to her bedroom. She was mother in law of ex Street Commissioner Helline.
Ottawa March 26 imperial authorities requested two thousand mounted men for South Africa. Canada has already furnished five thousand men to the conflict.
James H. Montgomery MD lauds Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy in the New York Magazine of Sanitation and Hygiene. The editorial claims rigorous tests prove the remedy cures kidney liver bladder troubles rheumatism dyspepsia constipation and related ills. Advertisement notes sample bottles available by mail and lists bottle prices.
Three Massillon men Sergeant W E Benner Messenger Louis Clauss and Jerome W Stephan return after three years with the Seventy first Company Coast Artillery in the Philippines They describe garrison life at Manila Fort Santiago their treatment of Filipino prisoners and Aguinaldo s capture They note rainy seasons heavy rains and daily guard duties and share views on Filipino character and government potential A humorous grain includes grasshopper porridge as a local delicacy
In Manila it is believed Aguinaldo murdered Gen. Luna and caused his capture through his own willingness. Benner suspects Luna’s friends would seek revenge if Luna were freed. The text notes parole and travel of troops ending enlistment, with returns to Nagasaki, San Francisco, and finally Massillon.
Ferdinand Kiehl age 26 unmarried died after being overcome by smoke in the Eureka mine near Canal Fulton. He suffered heart failure while walking from the work area to the shaft after blasting. Body removed to Miss Nancy Fraze’s Fulton home and funeral planned at Silver Creek. Kiehl had recent heart trouble and had complained of feeling unwell that morning.
Massillon Coal Mining Company plans to close five mines including Warwick No 2 and Burkholder. Pumps may be shut off and pits flooded. Closures pause until August 1 when fall trade resumes. Workers will be reassigned to remaining active mines to cut production costs.
A convict in a large prison devised a working die to mint counterfeit silver dollars and used accomplices outside to distribute them. Officials were surprised by the scheme and the piece highlights the risk of receiving counterfeit currency and endorses Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a health product with a private neck stamp.
List of remaining unclaimed letters dated March 25 1902 at Massillon includes LADIES Brown Mes Harrold Stums Miss Catherine Jones Mrs E W Miller Miss Grace Kimmish Mrs Andr Powell Mrs Walter Smith Miss Alice MEN Beavers Edward Johnson Wi Brown Wm Sheeler J A vex Joe Witbow David Thos Evans E H Williamson R & Co. People calling for these letters should say advertised Louis A Koona P M.
For $1.00 one can travel Chicago to St Paul or Minneapolis in tourist sleeping cars on Tuesdays and Fridays during March and April 1902, train No. 1 departs Chicago at 6 30 p.m. Tickets via coupon agents or F A Miller Chicago. Also Rocky Mountain Tea offered at 35c to tonic and health support from druggists.
A Canton report lists pupils who earned certificates after the Boxwell examination on March 15. Names include Lloyd Brown and Anna Hershey of New Berlin, Ralph Hess, Edith Brown, Nina Miller of Massillon, Esta Roush and Esta Stoner of New Berlin, and many others from Canton, Waynesburg, North Industry, North Lawrence, and surrounding towns.
Township clerk W A Soaphalter posts annual statement of school funds for year ending September 1 1901 with tuition receipts 5560 22 contingent 5378 70 disbursements 4066 70 and 1568 17 balance Sept 1 1901 tuition 1493 52 contingent 3810 53. Want column ads pay. Try it.
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