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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1900
Page
4
The piece surveys U S policy in the Philippines praising General Otis while noting criticism from certain circles. It discusses Monroe doctrine debates in London and rising fire safety concerns in city governance. It also covers German influence in Turkey, 1900s political factions in Sioux Falls and Cincinnati, and Canton church music standards.
An affidavit from Frank J. Cheney of Toledo proclaims his firm F J Cheney & Co will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh that remains uncured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills, with testimonials and the claim of internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Dr Livingston visit notes mention patient visits and satisfaction with diagnosis and guidance. Nasal catarrh is said to yield to treatment by Ely’s Cream Balm, priced 50 cents, available at druggists or by mail from Ely Brothers New York.
May 8 report from West Brookfield details a blaze sparked by a defective flue in Thomas Patterson’s residence. Wind aided spread to several houses on both sides of Main Street. Massillon crew assisted as flames threatened Levers' store and other structures. Firefighters destroyed buildings to create firebreaks. water scarcity hindered efforts. No injuries reported. property loss exceeds $25,000 with partial insurance.
A fire destroyed most of an eight room home owned by Peter Luzius and occupied by Mrs. Swan and Mrs. Steele, corner Muskingum and Wood streets. Wind hindered firefighting. damage about 600 dollars, partially insured. Driver John Rigler narrowly escaped death when a defective reel tongue failed. quick action kept the wagon from catastrophe.
Try Grain O today at your grocer. A beverage made from pure grains that adults and children can drink without injury. It lacks the rich flavor of Mocha or Java but provides a safe alternative to coffee priced at 25 cents per package.
An ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla with many patient testimonials claiming it cures disease caused by impure blood. The copy asserts strong evidence, markets the medicine as the best, and mentions Hood's substitute products for indigestion and kidney issues.
Hart Post G A R appoints committees for Memorial Day events in the city. Otto B. Young presides as president of the day with Mayor J J Wise as chief marshal. Committees cover finance band transportation decorations flowers and vocal music. The memorial sermon is to be delivered by Rev H V Kaempker at St Marys Church May 27.
A deputy fish and game warden reports more fish in the Tuscarawas River this spring than in several past years. He notes a hard winter killed many last year, with river freezing solid and carp blamed as exaggerated dangers not threatening local fish.
James M Bayliss of this city will travel to Washington at 2 18 Wednesday morning to take a non competitive examination for a department position. The circular states he was chosen by Congressman Taylor with six nominees for Republicans and three for Democrats. Salaries range from 1000 to 2500 dollars. Bayliss is noted as an expert at figures and his backers expect he will pass the test.
Officer Getz found the bicycle belonging to H Hage of Canton submerged in the river near William Jones home in Patagonia at 2:30 am Tuesday. Jones denied involvement and claimed he learned of the theft by accident, insisting he had no link to the crime.
Orlando Reeves, of 341 West Main Street, suffered the crushing of three fingers on his left hand while unloading rails at Alliance yards on Monday afternoon. The accident occurred on a construction train of the Pennsylvania railway as Reeves and coworkers were unloading rails, a slip causing the injury. Letters remain unclaimed at the Masaillon post office as of May 8, 1800.
Rabbi David Klein of Columbus testifies Peruna’s remedy as a superior treatment for stomach catarrh. He cites improved strength and blood, with patient Alex Carter recounting lasting relief after using Peruna and Manalin. Free samples of Summer Catarrh offered by Peruna Drug Mfg Co. in Columbus, Ohio.
The May term of the common pleas court in Canron opened at 8:30 with judges McCarty and Taylor presiding. A grand jury was impaneled in room No 2, with Ferdinand Herbrack named foreman. Ten cases are to be investigated, including matters from Massillon, while Deputy Clerk J A Bliss is absent after a fire damaged Elias's Osnaburg property.
Notice to debtors who owe F. Crone dry goods dealer to settle accounts with Miss Katie Hoch. Time to settle now.
A Canton storm Tuesday afternoon torn roofs from hundreds of buildings and toppled chimneys and smokestacks. Two new West Canton houses were uprooted but undamaged, while barns and stables suffered heavily. A Berger manufacturing crowd of young women were swept from the tracks but escaped injury. The storm, lasting about two minutes, was described as the worst in years by Observer Stokey. Also reported: Alfred Vignes and Miss Clare McGow ar wed in St. John's church. Local real estate transfers and marriage licenses listed for Massillon and area towns.
The erection contract for the new Pills building on West Main street went to John Meinhart Tuesday morning. His bid topped $19,000 for a pressed brick, three story structure 120 by 26 feet. First floor and basement to house Pilles boot and shoe shop. second floor offices. third floor leased to Elka. Construction starts immediately.
An advertisement seeking hustlers to sell stock and poultry machinery announces salaries of 815.00 per week plus expenses. The notice invites references and stamped replies to the American Mig Co located in Terre Haute Indiana, highlighting a best ever sales record.
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