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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1901

Page

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Tragic death by hanging at Blaumeiser farm

George Blaumeiser 22, formerly at state hospital, died by own action at his parents farm two miles north of the city. He had recently returned home on trial after improving, and earlier made remarks about losing his mind. The inquest and coroner's examination followed.

Eras Triel George Blaumeiser William Blaumeiser Blaumeiser W. F. Blaumeiser Hansen & Blaumeiser Sibila Mary Blaumeiser Squire Sibila Jackson Township Toledo Massillon Institution

Local Weddings Highlight City and Nearby Couple

Miss Hannahy Probert and George Fair wed at the groom’s home with Rev. F H Simpson officiating. A reception followed at the Stout residence where the bride has long resided. the couple will live on South Mill street and he works at Reed & Company. Benjamin H Evans and Miss Alice Shetler married at Rev I H Simpson's home. they will reside on Chester street. Evans works for Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company. A testimonial from Chester, Michigan praises One Minute Cough Cure for a child’s croup. Advertisements from Chas W Cupples and Rider & Snyder note medical and household remedies with endorsements.

Hannahy Probert George Fair F. H. Simpson John Stout South Mill Street Stout Alice Shetler Justus I. H. Simpson Evans Chester Street Mr. Evans Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company

Coshinskis Return Home After Ghost Rumors

The Coshinskis abandon 672 North Mill Street due to haunting fears but move back as tenants accompany them. Owner cannot rent or sell the property, citing time and necessity. Michael Saigot, linked to a local murder and blamed for the ghost, remains a boarder. no family members report recent sightings.

Coshinskis North Mill Street Coshinski Michael Saigot

Dead Man Found Beside Tracks in Navarre

The unknown man, about 40, five feet five, reddish hair and large chin scar, intoxicated and sighted near Navarre, was found by Joseph Tisch along the Toledo division tracks. A coroner inquest labeled the death accidental after the locomotive pilot reportedly hurled him aside to avoid passing over him. Undertaker Julius Hug will handle the body.

Navarre Toledo Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Joseph Tisch H. A.shafer E. d. Walker Swanson Brothers Julius Hug

Canton-Akron Railway Franchise Approved In Tuscarawas County

Canton reveals a new electric railway route through Tuscarawas County to Stark County near Beach City via a Canton-Akron Railway Company franchise. The will of Jeremiah Souers probate awards $5,700 estate to five daughters Emma Yost Cora Wilson Clara McGill Mame McGill Iva Gise. Executor Jonas Eschliman named. widow elects to take under the will. Marriage licenses issued to George Fair Hannah Probert Massillon and Jacob D Sherling Violet May Hall Caval Fulton.

Canton Canton-Akron Railway Company Tuscarawas County New Philadelphia Stark County Beach City Jeremiah Souers Tuscarawas Township Emma Yost Cora Wilson Clara McGill Mame McGill Iva Gise Stark Wayne Counties Jonas Eschliman Andrew Blant George Fair Hannah Probert Massillon Jacob D.sherling Violet May Hall Caval Fulton

Hall SchetHag Wedding at Hall city home

Miss Violet Hall and Jacob Schearhag wed at the bride's parents home near North Lawrence and Canal Fulton with about fifty guests present. Rev. Sprinkle officiated. couple to live on Charles street. Schearhag works for Republic Steel Company.

Violet Hall Jacob Shearhag Benjamin Nfall North Lawrence Canal Fulton Sprinkle Beach City Schearhag Charles Street Republic Steel Company

Citywide Jacksonville Blaze Destroys Million in Property

A major fire in Jacksonville Florida burned for ten hours destroying an estimated ten to fifteen million dollars in property across 130 blocks. Dozens of buildings including hotels theatres and churches were lost. thousands became homeless with estimates up to fifteen thousand. Fire chief injured. militia called out. dynamite used to create firebreaks. city faces evacuation and relief needs.

Jacksonville Fla Associated Press St. James Windsor Ashley Church Bridge Street Duval Monroe Adams Duval Street St. Luke's Hospital Julia Street la Villa Ibis St. Jesus

Primary results in Stark county voters nominate Metzger Pollock and Oberlin

Stark county Republicans reported late returns from most precincts showing Metzger and Pollock winning second terms for clerk and state races. M W Oberlin defeated McConnell for auditor while totals from Massillon and Richville precincts show ward and city race tallies, with several contests for center committee and county offices.

Stark County Uniontown Bridgeport Barryville Paris Loutzenheiser Elton Pigeon Run Stands Maximo Bethlehem Township Massallon Ommt Enanty West End Frst L. P Slasser EB. L. Young John Mannweiler Frank Wagner Precinet C Spidle Gregory Davis Tuollows Slusser Ed. Jacoby Albert Ellis Theodore R. Swan George C. Lindsay Stae Clark W. Metz R.A. Pollock Wm. B. Martin

City council aids relief appeal for ten thousand homeless

Meetings were held this morning by the council and prominent citizens to provide relief. An appeal will be made for help. At least ten thousand are homeless and will need food and shelter. Property loss is believed to reach fifteen million dollars.

County Officials and Return Update in Local Election

The article lists multiple county and state officials with names and ages, including Ephraim Piehens Aaron d Stoner and M W Oberlin among others. Later returns indicate M W Oberlin will have a slight majority over J H McConnell for county auditor.

Jacob J. Wise John F. Spitler Harry L. Keyes M. W. Oberlin J. A. McConnell Thomas J. Miller Theodore R. Swan George C. Lindsay Clark W. Metzger R. A. Pollock Wm. B. Martin G. W. Brown Geo. W. Wilhelm Common Pleas Henry W. Harter J. H. McConnell

State Meetings At Bellefontaine For G A R And D V

Henry Oehler J D Haring and A D Volkmer will attend the G A R meeting at Bellefontaine May 7 8 9 along with Massillon delegates. Daughters of Veterans Mrs Clara Dissinger Miss Della Myers and Miss Bertha Martin will also attend followed by Sons of Veterans and other groups. Memorial Day plans proceed with J F Pocock as president and J F Putman as chief marshal. Prof Graves to lead singing.

Grand Army of the Republic the Daughters of Veterans Bellefontaine Massillon Henry Qehler J. C. Haring A. L D. Volkmer Massillon Daughters of Veterans Clara Dissinger Della Myers G. A. BR. Committee J. F. Pocock J. ©. F. Putman Graves

State Encampment in Dayton August for Enterprise Company

Dispatch reports the State Encampment of Enterprise Company to be held in Dayton in August with about a thousand Knights expected. Colonel Kenifman accepts the invitation on behalf of General Minshiall of Cleveland. the event is organized by the Board of Trade and Commercial Club.

Enterprise Company Cuiform Bank Knights of Pythias Dayton Kenifman Minshiall Cleveland Board of Trade and Commercial Club

Baltimore Minister's Saloon Talk Splits Local Clergy

A Baltimore evangelist Rev. Sterger calls for personal choice on drinking, provoking mixed reactions from local pastors and liquor league leaders. Frank H. Myers supports reasonable views, while Baptist Pastor J Ford condemns the stance as dangerous to church. Others caution against broad tolerance but uphold temperance without strict abstinence.

Massillon A. F. Sterger Baltimore Sterger Retail Liquor Dealers’ Beneficial Association Frank H. Myers North Street Stark County Liquor League J. Ford The Baptist Church Divel St. John's Evangelical Maine Germany Christian Schott Myers L. H. Barry St. Paul's Lutheran Church Aly Barry Mr. Sterger

Dyspepsia Cure Praised By North Creek Resident

Mrs. W. Roberts of North Creek Arkansas reports long lasting relief from dyspepsia after using Kadot Dyspepsia Cure. The testimonial notes improved health and recommends the product. Additional names listed include S. W. Capptes and Rider & Snyder.

Bette Mrs Co. W. Roberts North Creek Ark As. W. Capptes West Tremont Street Rider & Snyder Main St

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