Dr Kimber's Story on Mrs Weisner Death
Dr E G Kimber declares Mrs Weisner died of narcotic poisoning and that she took opium in a personal crisis. He says he testified before the coroner and prosecutor, describes keeping details secret, and vows to pursue justice amid accusations he killed her.
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E.G. Kimber
East Greenville
Massillon
Canton
Schuifelle
Pomerene
John Weisner
Kimber
Hepburn, O
Scio and Mt Union Board Form Consolidation Commission
Scio college trustees adopt a resolution to appoint a commission of five, including the president, Judge Mansfield, Dr. Weir, and three ministers, to discuss consolidating with Mt. Union college. The panel will meet at Uhrichsville next Monday to decide location name and future conditions, with identity retention a key issue. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is advertised as healing without a scar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scio College
Avebe
Mansfield
Steubenville
Weir
G. F. Oliver
New Philadelphia
H. S. Jackson
W. D Starkey
Kent
Mt. Union College
Uhrichsville
John J. Wilson
Scio
Mt. Union
Corns Iron Plant Joins Republic Iron and Steel
J C Adams reports Massillon rolling mill has passed to Republic Iron and Steel Company, recently formed in New Jersey with $35 million capital. J G C Corns of Massillon elected third vice president. Adams expects no changes at the plant or its personnel. Corns remains out of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Adams
Corns Iron and Steel Company
Massillon
Republic Iron and Steel Company
New Jersey
J. G C. Corns
Republic Company
Adams
Mr. Corns
Berea Grit Oil Test Halted at Snyder Farm
Home Oil and Gas drillers reached the Berea grit on George Snyder farm near Massillon. Microscopic sand test showed no oil, with the sand identical to Scio but lacking the oily appearance. Directors ordered halt, weighing whether to shoot the well at a cost of about 125 dollars and 80 quarts of nitro glycerine, then decided to abandon the site for now and sink another well about a mile away. More assessments to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Oil and Gas Company
Berea
George Snyder
Massillon
Scio
Canton County Infirmary Board Chooses Township Doctors
Canton May 11 The county infirmary directors and township trustees contracted for physicians in each township. Gaus chosen for Perry at 240 dollars with Perry bids from Culbertson 198.50 Prouts 250 Williamson 250 Garrigues 250. Gardner chosen for Tuscarawas at 150. Other township appointments pending. Also notices on Elks outing, estate filings, Republican primary deadlines, and a Bar Association meeting. DeWitt's Little Early Risers advertised for liver relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
G. W. Gaus
Perry Township
M. W. Culbertson
I. M. Prouts
F. B. Whiamson
H. B. Garrigues
Gans
Culbertson
Tustarawas Township
Messrs. Turner, Rice and Pomerene
Lode of Elks
Massillon
Timothy
Putman
Sugarcreek Township
Clark G. Smith
Eliza Smith
Central
Jacob Mentzer
Navarre
Jang
Bethlehem Township
David Baker
Sugargreek Township
F. L. Baldwin
McCarty
J. H. Hunt
The
Bar Association
Mr Beatty Dead. Massillon’s Oldest Resident Dies
Massillon obituaries note Henry Beatty longtime resident of Kendal and Massillon died after a long life of work in copper mining groc ery and coal trades. He was born in Franklin County Pennsylvania in 1816 and lived in Kendal Lawrence and Massillon before retiring in 1880. Survived by widow Jane Roberta and children Harry T Mary E Orrin C, with brothers George and Jonathan and sister Mrs Mary McLaughlin. Funeral by Massillon Commandery Knights Templars at 275 East Mason Street Friday at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Beatty
Massillon
Robert H. Folger
Mr. Beatty
Massillon Commandery
Knights Templars
East Mate Street
Jackson Township
California
Beatty
Messrs. Schwalm and Doll
Agnes Tinkler
Jane Roberta
George
Williams County
Jonathan
Crystal Spring
Mary McLaughlin
Obituary notices recall several Massillon figures
Obituaries from Massillon and nearby towns report John Becker aged 66 dying of bronchitis and pleurisy at 101 Washington Avenue after a two week illness. He was a German native, longtime resident, married to Elizabeth Steinmetz with six children. Also noted are Louis Smith 81 of Clinton dies of dropsy. H. H. Galehouse 59 near Canal Fulton dies suddenly. William Tanner in Ciston mourns his young son. Philip Dalheimer 64 in West Brookshire dies from lung trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Becker
Washington Avenue
Becker
Germany
Massillon
Elizabeth Steinmetz
Louis Smith
Clinton
Mr. Smith
J. H. Galehouse
CaNal Fulton
William Tanner Ciston
William
Christian Tanner
Philip Dalheimer
West Brookrirty
St. Barbara's Church
Grain-O Promoted As Coffee Alternative For Health
Advertisement touts Grain-O as a healthful grain beverage that mimics coffee in color and taste. It claims to be nourishing and economical, suitable for children, and urges readers to ask grocers for Grain-O. Also mentions Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a cure for coughs and colds.
Mr Folger Funeral Brief and Simple per His Wishes
Funeral services for Robert H. Folger were brief and simple, held at his residence on Friday at 4 pm per his wishes. Readings included the 90th Psalm, Whitier’s The Eternal Goodness, and a Bhagavad-Gita excerpt. The Lord's Prayer and a period of silence observed by the Society of Friends followed. Immediate family attended. the body was transported to Pittsburg for cremation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Folger
Whitkier
Mr. Folger
Society of Friends
Folger
Pittsburg
A Cycle Path Petition Moves to County Commissioners
Massillon and Canton cyclists push for a cycle path under a new Ohio law. The Independent prepares a petition to gather signatures before presenting to county leaders. The 1893 law requires licenses for bicyclists and funds from tags to build and repair paths with fines up to 50 dollars for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Canton
Ohio
Independent
Meetings at St Josephs by Cleveland Apostolate next week
The Rev William Kress and the Rev J J Wonderly of the Cleveland Apostolate will conduct a two week series of meetings at St Josephs church starting Monday May 15. Lectures run Monday to Friday with various Christian topics and a question box for audience inquiries. Public invited to attend all sessions. General Assembly Presbyterian Church sessions in Minneapolis May 1 to June 1 with excursion tickets May 15 16 17 via Pennsylvania Lines. For details contact local ticket agent. Also ads for DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve and Dr Thomas Electric Oil.
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ST. Joseph’s
Cleveland
Wiliam
Kress
J. J. Wonderly
St. Joseph’s Church
Christ
General Assembly Presbyterian Church
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Commencement Plans Vary Across Small Town High Schools
Reports from several towns show varied commencement plans for the class of 1899. Beach City and Darren host ceremonies with multiple speakers and baccalaureate sermons, while Ciustox foresees no graduating class this year. Navarre sets June 2 at United Brethren church for seven graduates.
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Darren
Frwin Gardner
Emma Buchanan
Alma McDowell
Josephine McElhinney
Mina McElhinney
Presbyterian Church
Mechlan
Corbett
M. E
Charles Wishart
Allegheny
Ciistox
M.C. Hemminger
Navarre
Navarre High School
U.B
May term court assigns list in Canton room one
Clerk Casselman completes the May term assignment of twenty five cases for court room No.1 with Judge McCarty presiding. Monday hearings include Erhard Miller vs Lehman and others, Fifthager vs The Deutsch, Ettinger vs The Schwaben, Friedman vs Home Insurance Co, Kempber vs C T W Railway Co. Tuesday covers Mitchell vs McCavaghy and more. Wednesday includes Fuhr vs Bell and Pennock vs Finchs administrator. Thursday features Ohio Hollow Block Co. vs Farmers Bank and related suits. Friday lists Van Nestran vs Burgener and City of Massillon vs C M Ry Co among others. Petit jury summons for May 15 includes Henry Baker, Canton township. Frank O Humberger. Stanton H Fox. Massillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kempber
T. & W. Railway Co
Mitchell
McCavaghy
Harter
Moore
Fries
Aeton Life Insurance de - Schimke
Crystal Spring Coal Co
Hanneman
Kaufman
Fuhr
Bell
Pennock
Finchs
Bussine
Ricksecker
Rhine
Ray
Ridgway Burton Co
Hadley
Thurson
Ohio Hollow Block Co
Farmer's Bank
Spopseler
Sponseller
Barker
Paar
Burris
Charlton
Fox Lake Coal Co
Johnson
van Nestran
Burgener
City of
Massillon and Lisbon court actions note guardians and petitions
A garbled report lists guardians and court actions in Massillon and Lisbon. Names such as Michael Lally, Arthur acd So, Ei A Pian, and Wm J aca appear with petitions for guardianship, division of assets, and trial dates. Several individuals from Sugarcreek, Perry, Canton, and other locales are referenced in relation to court rulings and assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onam H. Donneworth
Plas
John Kein
Soomon P. Wilson
Massillon
Ei. A. Pian
Maasi
Wm. 3
Aca
Lisbon
Burglars Strike While Family Away at 89 Duncan Street
The Mahan household at 89 Duncan Street was robbed during a Wednesday to Friday absence. Four gold rings, three gold watch chains, a silver watch, a gold necklace, an opal stud and pin, gold rimmed spectacles, cuff buttons and cash valued over 2200 were stolen. Entry appears through a cellar door. front door key missing. Mrs Mahan and Mrs Ellis reported a man at the bedroom door the night before. Police note signs of tampering. Mr Mahan to return from Wheeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Mahan
Duncan Street
Mahan
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway
Weesing
W. D. Ellis
Clyde
Mao
Mr. Mahan
Wheeling
Republic Iron and Steel Company Signals Stable Operations
J Coras, president of the Republic Iron and Steel Company, returned from York and said the Massillon mill would continue steady operation. Puddlers received a twenty five cent per ton wage increase, and other skilled workers in the Amalgamated Association saw corresponding raises. Wages before May 1 were four dollars per ton, now five dollars and twenty five cents. Headquarters will be in Chicago. Coras could not confirm whether he will stay in Massillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ©. Corps
Republic [Ren and Steel Company
York
Corns
Puddiers
Republic Company
Amalgamated Association
The
Republic [Ron and Steel Company
Chicago
Mc Coras
Massillon
Advertising claim on Foley's Kidney Cure
A short consumer notice condemns prejudice against advertised remedies and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as an honest guaranteed medicine for kidney and liver troubles. It claims the product costs 50 cents and 31 dollars per bottle, under Rider & Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Rider & Snyder
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Corns Company
Republic
Snyder
Solo
DeWitt’s
Rider 1 & Snyder
Kendal
Vicinity
Pennsylvania Lines
Thomas
Beach City
Nora Crites
Emma Ambrosi
U. B
Dennison
Kyle
Board of Education
Caxan Friton
Nellie Kreitling
Albert Nichter
Louisa Bauman
Eva Krear
Majorie Donneworth
Edward Donneworth
Mary Williams
Charles Shield
Carolina Leubengath
Miriam Hoover
Olive Schillinger
Nettie Brown
Ella Wagner
WM. Mahan
the Republic Company
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