Hospital News and Sports At Richville Institute
Pupils from Richville Avenue School distributed wild flowers to patients at the hospital. Over 150 patients from Cleveland and Columbus institutions will be received next week. Tours include new cottages, infirmary lawn, and a pending hospital board meeting about appropriations.
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Richville Avenue
Ruth Segner
Elsie Grant
Harry Beintzelman
Harry White
Richville Avenue School
Cleveland
Columbus
Trumbull
Harrison
Mrs Anna Hornberger 66 Dies After Pneumonia
Mrs Anna Hornberger wife of Emanuel Hornberger long resident here died Thursday evening at 7 00 after pneumonia She was 66 Funeral services will be held Sunday from the residence at 1 30 and at 2 00 Rev L H Barry will conduct the services at Myers Read the want columns daily toil.
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Anna Hornberger
Emanuel Hornberger
Massillon
East Ohio Woman's Home Missionary Society Meet Here
The East Ohio conference of the Methodist Episcopal church will hold its annual meeting at First M E Church on May 17 and 18. About seventy five delegates are expected with a program including an address of welcome by Rev L H Stewart a devotional service led by Mrs C Fox vocal solos by Ida Stewart and Harry Conrad and a Mothers Jewel talk by Mrs W Graham plus a duet by Mr and Mrs J E Johns. The conference runs from Saturday morning through Sunday evening.
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Woman's Home Missionary Society of the
East Ohio
Methodist Episcopal Church
M. E
L. H. Stewart
C. Fox
Ida Stewart
Harry Conrad
Jewel
W. Graham
J. E. Johns
Safe Blown Open in Navarre Grocery Raid
Robbers dynamited the safe at Loew and Swaller’s grocery in Navarre, forcing the front door with a crow bar. About $100 to $150 and some old coins were taken. The explosion woke few, as Navarre had no night watch since the office was abolished, and the burglars escaped before morning.
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Loew & Swaller
Navarre
Loew
Massillon Daughters Endorse Honor Roles at State Encampment
At Lancaster annual state encampment Massillon Daughters of Veterans secured key offices. Officers include President Bertha M. Martin, Senior VP Ida Huddleston, Junior VP Vivian Diehl, Secretary Leve Stevens, Treasurer Minnie Trescott, Inspector Rosa Miller, I and I officer Eva Sheeler, Council Alice Black, Mame Needham, Ada McHugh, musician Blanche Gebhardt, Guide Zaide Lee, delegates Ella Zeigler and Ella Fas. Also notes Mrs Ella Zeigler and Rose Hartman among delegates. date June 28, 1900.
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Massillon Daughters of Veterans
Bertha M. Martin
Massillon
Ida Huddleston
Cleveland
Vivian Diehl
Alliance
Emma Dunn
Findlay
Leve Stevens
Minnie F. Trescott
Rosa D. Miller
Defiance
Eva Sheeler
Alice Black
Mame Needham
Ada McHugh
Cincinnati
Blanche Gebhardt
Zaide Lee
Ella Zeigler
Wooster
Ella Fassinger
Rose Hartman
Forty Thousand Lives Lost in Martinique Ruin
Reports from St Pierre indicate the town was engulfed in flames and ashes after Mt Pelee eruption. French cruiser Suchet could not reach survivors amid dense ruin while wreckage and corpses filled the wharves. Casualties estimated at 40,000 with many sailors dead. Barbadoes reported dust and darkness, amplifying the catastrophe. Grand Opening advertisement appears at 26 South Erie Street.
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Sts. Thomas
D. W
Martinique
St. Petre
Ocean Traveler
St. John
N. B
Dominica
British West Indies
St. Vincent
Wedneday
St. Lucia
British West Indias
St. Pierre
Mt. Pelee
Grappler
West India and Pannama Telegraph Company
Guerin
Suchet
Ft. de France
Roddam
Supercargo Campbell
Esk
Paris
St. Pierra
Qunay
London
Barbadoes
New York
Fort de France
Relief Bill Passed for Martinique Sufferers
The Senate approved a bill by Senator Fairbanks to allocate one hundred thousand dollars for relief supplies for victims of the Martinique disaster. The action was taken on May 10.
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Washington
Senate
Fairbanks
Martinique
Snow Falls In Milwaukee As Temperatures Drop
Milwaukee on May 10 reports an inch of snow followed by rain and a temperature at the freezing point. The shifted weather marks a rare cold snap for the period.
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Milwaukee
Philippine Bill Dragged On and Territory Admit Vote
Senate failed to set a vote on the Philippine bill as opposition spoke on self government for Filipinos. Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico admission passed without division after a bid to unite New Mexico and Arizona as Montezuma failed. Enabling acts grant Oklahoma and others power over Indian territory and lands for education and public use. Rathbone new trial appeal discussed at cabinet. White House pending decision. war department has the record.
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Washington
Senate
Teller
Colorado
Filippinos
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Overstreet
Indiana
Montezuma
Congress
Indian Territory
Hanna
Estes G. Rathbone
Mrs Solfel Sentenced In Jail Escape Case
Pittsburg May 10 Kate Soffel pleaded guilty to aiding the Biddle brothers escape from jail and was sentenced in court to two years in the penitentiary.
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Pittsburg
Mra
Kate ‘Soffel
Biddle Brothers
Volcanic Eruption Keeps Ships Away from Martinique
London reports on May 10 that Martinique’s volcanic eruption continues. A cable company received word that ships fear to approach the island, highlighting ongoing danger and port uncertainty.
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Martinique
London
Civil Service Examination at Massillon Post Office
The city prepares for a civil service exam on May 28 to fill likely new clerical positions. Topics include orthography, penmanship, copying, and letter writing, with sample words and problem solving such as arithmetic and geography emphasizing local knowledge and reading addresses.
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Massillon
W. F. Brown
Marking Examination Papers and Scoring Rules
The passage explains marking rules for examination papers. Each correct answer earns 100 points. Faults are deducted from 100 by summing error marks per answer. The final score equals the difference between total error marks and 100. All questions are equally weighted, with subject weights: reading and geography and local delivery at six each. orthography two. penmanship one. copying three. letter writing one. arithmetic three.
World records set at Navarre field day
Navarre Ohio May 10 field day drew Massillon and Canton pupils. Wendell Baker of Boston reportedly ran 80 yards in seconds to set a world record while Canton high school’s George Cook clocked 53 yards in 81 seconds in a sprint. Events included 85 yard dash won by Cook, shot put by Crevoisie, hammer throw by Crevoisie, and numerous foot races and contests.
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Wendell Baker
Boston
George Cook
Canton High School
Navarre
Navarre Public
Massillon
Cook
Canton
Creyoisie
Vieury
Crevoisie
K Grammar
C Gram
Mar
Bessie Kahler Winder
John Warwick
Bessie Rosenburg
Eva Redderick
William Wolff
Walter Hug
William Dredtke
Grammar School
Clarence Shetler
Lof
Carl Allman
Ruth Walter
the Grammar
Ruth Siffert
William Hodgson
Per Lee Steiner
Grace Cook
Gertrude Brahm
Hazel Richardson
Terra Firma
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News OF Hospital
Mrs. Eyman
Eyman
Gladys
Pleasantville, C
Pleasantville
Harry Vaughn
Rush Medical College
Chicago
Inglis
Grace Boone
F. W. Harmon
Longview Institute
Carthage
Hyman
William Manchester
Atlee Pomerene
East Ohio Woman’s Home Missionary Society
Loew & Swailler
Bertha Martin
Levo Stevens
Sec’y
the State Council
Massil
Lancaster
Louisville
A. A. Slusser
J. Bstump
South
Erie Street
Oklahoma, New Mexico
Okla
Homa
Civil Service Examination
Massillonians
Geography and
United States
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