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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1902

Page

7

New Rector of St. Timothy's Preaches Practical Love

The Rev. Mr. Craft offered the first Sunday service at St. Timothy's church assisted by the choir. A large congregation heard his sermon on loving one’s neighbor as oneself, rooted in scripture, with notes used but not relied upon, and he was warmly introduced by Warden E. B. Upham after the service.

E. J. Craft St. Timothy’s Church Cantans Harry L. McLain Christ Craft E. B. Upham

Valuable Suggestions on Wool Packing and Tying Methods

Justice Bateman & Co. warn wool growers and western dealers to ship wool in good condition. Use soft twine with flesh side out and avoid sisal or binding twine to prevent wool damage. Do not mark sheep with paint or pitch as it hinders scouring. Pack washed and unwashed fleeces separately where feasible, especially east of the Mississippi.

Justice, Bateman & Co Wool Commission Mississippi

Wagon With Long History Hauls Lumber For Local Yard

The Massillon area recalls the notable wagon from the Vallandigham 1863 campaign now used to transport lumber from Berger's woods to Russell & Co. The old parade featured sixty five horses and a sixty foot flagstaff with a large American flag, with a young lady personifying liberty aboard the wagon.

Massillon Berger’s Woods Russell & Co

Old Wagon Represents State Groups In Union Exhibit

A wagon built at Wilmot and now owned by Mr. Stamm is described as exceptionally well preserved for its age and capable of carrying heavy loads. It features groups of young ladies representing various states for the Union exhibit.

Aecsne Wilmot Stamm

Glass Bottle Blowers Union Elects Delegates

Massillon Glass Bottle Blowers Union selects John Keleher Henry Miller Jacob Annen William McKergin and W J Dunlap as delegates to the national convention to be held at Atlantic City. Mayor Bell, a national officer, will also attend the convention.

Massillon Glass Bottle Blowers’ Union Atlantic City John Keleher Henry Miller Jacob Annen William McKergin W. J. Dunlap Bell Glass Blowers’ Union

North Lawrence News Briefs and Community Roundup

Ben Jones leaves for Pittsburg and Niles to visit relatives as Klondike mine floods hinder work. Election day passes quietly. Dr and Mrs Pilky of Doylestown visit. Public schools close for spring term with a two grade program. I O O F lodge marks 83rd anniversary with a large crowd, Judge Aunger of Canton gives address, supper and dancing follow. Louisville ad offers horse remedies praising Slusser Gall Cure for sores and harness gall.

North Lawrence Ben Jones Pittsburg Niles Klondike Mra. Pilky Doylestown I. O. O. F. Lodge Aunger Canton

Died of Dropsy at 70 in West Main Street Home

John L. Higginbotham aged 70 died at his home rear of 162 West Main street at 10 30 Sunday morning after a year long illness. Funeral 1 30 Tuesday at 162 West Main street Meek home and 2 00 at Christian church Rev George Darsie officiating. Born in Wexford Ireland he came to Massachusetts in 1836 with parents Robert and died when widower leaves no children. He was longtime Church of Christ Sunday school superintendent and previously with Masonic and Odd Fellows. A bricklayer known as skilled craftsman and inventive mind worked on smoke consumer and other devices.

John L. Higginbotham West Main Street Meek Christian Church George Darsie Mr. Higginbotham Wexford Ireland Massillon Robert Higginbotham Daniel Stevens Richard L. Higinbotham Delphi Ind Higginbotham Church of Christ Masonic Odd Fellows

Phipps and Atchison Hats Shine in City Store

The city’s sole agents feature Phipps and Atchison hats famed for exclusive styles and quality. Also showcasing Mull infants caps and bonnets with a large collection priced from 25c and up on the second floor.

Sunday Church Debt Paid and Funds for Fresco Work

The Sun day morning service at the Christian church raised 2300 dollars to clear its debt leaving about 600 dollars for re frescoing and decorating. 160 contributors gave with seven men and three organizations each giving 100 dollars and three men giving 50 dollars. There was 500 dollars in 25 subscriptions and the rest contributed from 20 cents to ten dollars. Solicitations were led by L A Koons Dr Carr Lee Graybill M Windigler A Duncan M W Oberlin Elton Rice and Charles King with Rev George B Darsie noting the whole congregation supported the effort.

Christian Church L. A. Koons Carr Lee Graybill M. Windigler A. Duncan M. W. Oberlin Elton Rice Charles King George B. Darsie

Mrs Soffel Pleads Guilty in Jail Escape Case

Pittsburg dispatch says Mrs Kate Soffel pleaded guilty in court to aiding the Biddle brothers to escape from jail last January. Mrs Biddle also pleaded guilty and faces sentence next Saturday.

Pittsburg Kate Soffel Biddle Brothers Biddle

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