For Mayor Jacob J Wise And Councilmen
Voters are urged to consider Jacob J Wise for mayor and J A Jacoby in the first ward A J Lewis in the second ward J E Johns in the third ward and Jacob Graze in the fourth ward as councilmen in this local election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob J. Wise
J. A. Jacoby
A. J. Lewis
J. E. Johns
Jacob Graze
C. H Wiseman
Malcolm Biddle
Harry Griswold
Fred. Hose
Massillon
G. W. Becker
Richville
Ephraim Bowman
Board of Education
A. Conrad
Elizabeth Folger
Township offices eyed as Slusser and Crawford urged for votes
The article urges electing L. P. Slusser for township trustee and R. B. Crawford Jr. for township clerk. It notes Slusser's friends vouch for his qualifications and Crawford's eligibility. Also mentions a 10 percent wage increase at National Tube Company for over 20,000 workers and the push to keep experienced leadership on Massillon council amid major local projects. Republican candidates Jacoby Lewis Johns and Graze urged for council next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Slusser
R. B. Crawford, Jr
National Tube Company
United States
Massillon
Jacob Graze
Mafeking Relief Defeat Shapes South Africa War Outlook
Dispatches from London report mixed British progress in South Africa with a serious repulse of Mafeking relief forces and Boer resolve at the second line of defense. Lord Roberts cannot press the retreating burghers swiftly, allowing entrenchment work and a planned push to defeat or capture portions of the opposing forces. The piece also notes political suppositions about R W Taylor as the Republican candidate and a sermon denouncing feathered fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
South Africa
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Moving morgue hat fuels sermon on cruel bird trade
A pastor denounces the wearing of birds' feathers as a low taste for fashion. He blames a congregation's women for pandering to it and calls for mercy without compromising faith. The dirge of zephyra and dull sunlight frame a moral plea against cruelty and vanity. The effort will take years to shift beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Rutledge
Philadelphia
The Tayler Opposition Explains Republican Rift
The piece argues that Taylor’s Republican rivals in the Eighteenth district show petty motives. It notes S J Williams backed C C Baker and M C McNab now claims to have the needed “elements” to challenge Taylor. It concludes that Taylor’s proven record and conservative support will keep him in Congress.
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R. W. Taylor
Republicana
Congress
Columbiaga County
Charles C. Baker
Taylor
Stark County
Mahoning County
Alliance
Youngstown
Baker
McNab
Obituary notices of Fannie Dibell Horn and Ella Dollman
Miss Fannie C. Dibell aged 29 daughter of Mr and Mrs T E Dibell of 107 Prospect street died at 10 15 o clock Saturday night She had been an invalid for several years The body will be taken to Hillsdale Michigan for burial on Wednesday morning private funeral services will be held at the residence The death of Sarah Horn a state hospital patient occurred Saturday night The body was sent to Cleveland today Mrs Ella F Dollman aged 27 wife of Andrew Dollman residing at No 4 Andrew street died last night after an illness of three weeks with brain fever Funeral services will be held at the residence at 1 o clock Thursday afternoon She was born in Massillon and was a daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Fetzer She leaves a husband and several children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie C. Dibell
T. E. Dibell
Prospect Street
Sarah Horn
State Hospital
Cleveland
Ella F. Dollman
Andrew Dollman
Andrew Street
Dollman
Massillon
Michael Fetzer
Probate Court News in Canton Area Activities
Canton probate court actions include Yohe and Lindesmith appointed to examine county treasury with offices closed during inquiry. Land sale in Barbara Britle estate confirmed. Maurice L. Williams guardianship real estate appraisals filed and private sale ordered. Will admitted to probate. citation to widow to elect in Shaidnagle estate. Administrative appointments and sales in Christian Gerber and Snively estates. Final guardianship account for Elizabeth Danner. marriage license issued to George A Lash and Rosella Noftsing er.
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Canton
George W. Yohe
William S. Lindesmith
Alliance
Aungst
Barbara Britle
Massillon
Maurice L. Williams
Jackson Township
George A. Lash
Rosella Noftsinger
Canal Fulton
Still More Counterfeiting Exposed by Secret Service
The secret service uncovered another band of counterfeiters and seized a large quantity of bogus bills. They warn buyers to beware of counterfeit Hostetters Stomach Bitters and other imitations claiming to aid digestion and vitality.
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Secret Service
Line of Defense in Hartong Murder Trial Moves to Defense
Canton court hears Henderson claim alibi in Canton on night of Hartong murder. Witnesses allege he was seen elsewhere. prosecutors rest after late subpoenas. Convicts Beatty Scott and Black Pete testify and defense calls 23 witnesses, including Simmons and Becher, as trial adjourns to morning session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatty Scott
Henderson
Canton
Mrs Brewer Endorses Peruna For Catarrh And Grippe
A letter from Mrs Lizzie M Brewer praises Peruna as a sure cure for catarrhal affections and grippe. She claims rapid relief, strong results for female weakness, and asks that her fellow young ladies read the company book. Other testimonials from Mrs J W Reynolds of New Lisbon Ohio cite permanent cure of chronic catarrh by Peruna.
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Hartman
Brewer
Rerly
R. I
la Grippe
Peru-ha
Lizzie M. Brewer
J. W. Reynolds
New Lisbon
Ohio
Perurma Medicine Company
Columbus
Saloon testimony ties Henderson to Greentown affair night
Becher testified Henderson worked in his brother’s saloon in November and December 1897 and scrubbed the premises on the nights surrounding the Hartong assault. Henderson was seen reading a paper at the bar the next evening and remarked “They can’t blame us for that.” Pomerene pressed dates. Piero corroborated December 2–3, 1897 cleaning duties. Sheriff officials arrived from Columbus.
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Simon Becher
Canton
Baldwin
Henderson
Tony Piero
Greentown
Frank Piero
Anthony Piero
Becher
Schafer
Court House
Robert Shafer
Shafer
Pomerene
Piero
Ream
Beatty Scott
Kaiser
Columbus
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Rural Sales Offers
Continued on page 4. An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for uncurable catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills. It includes testimonials from Wurs & Truax, Waxovie, Kinnan & Marvin, and notes price twelve dollars per bottle. Also seeks reliable men with a rig for poultry mixtures and insect destroyers and invites subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney &Co
Props
Toledo
F Sheney
Wusr & Truax
O. Waxovie
Kinnan & Marvin
Annual Births and Deaths Report From City Health Office
The Health Officer T Clarks Miller presents a yearly report to the city council noting 136 deaths, 221 births, 70 new buildings, and a death rate of 10 per thousand. Mortality rose among the elderly and a spike in consumption deaths is recorded, with suggestions for census updates and stricter control of unsafe coal tar remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Clarks Miller
Tne
Board of Health
Bright
Police Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
Constable
John A. Graham
Tayler
Probate Court News
Line OF Defense
William Henderson
McCarty
John Hartong
Keentown
Bender
Mr. Day
Barney
Simmons’s
Black Pete
Peter Mathias
Charles Simmons
Hartong
Simmons
Grant
Charles Silvey
Addie Lewis
Wood
Hayward
Bliss
Louis Smith
Pomerone
Stripe’s Church
Winnet
A.B. Winnet
Beatty Scout
User
Scott Hess
John Eckert
Eckert
Hahn
Here
Mr. Grant
East Tuscarawas Street
Hammond
Canton Brewing Company
Brewing Company
Eli Hammond
Pete
Frank
Chub
Marshal Reed
Minerva Blatt
Westerly, R. I
American Mfg. Co
Terre Haute
Ind
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