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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1900

Page

3

Sabbath Observance Themes Stir City Audience

The Rev. S. J. Crowe urges holiness on the Lord’s day in sermons at two churches, denouncing Sunday travel by Christians and urging strict Sabbath observance. He cites Massachusetts debates and responses from streetcar conductors, highlighting hypocrisy and the need for consistent church conduct.

S. J. Crowe American Sabbath Union Christian Church Reformed Church Massachusetts Boston & Albany Brookline Boston Satan Wilbur F Crafts Epe God Min Moody London

Massillon Dems Narrowly Back Pomerene In Circuit Race

In Massillon on Saturday the Democratic primary yielded a tight circuit judge contest between Turenne Myers and ex Prosecutor Atlee Pomerene of Canton. Pomerene led in totals after precincts reported, with Myers edging him by 39 votes in Massillon. Local central committee results favored Kern and Goudy in First Ward, while delegates and committeemen were listed for various wards and Massillon precinct.

Pomerene Turenne Myers Canton Myers Coshocton Stark County Bernower Miller Massillon Perry Township Alliance Atlee Pomerene Thomas Kern W. Goudy Kern Goudy John Ginter W. J. Minnich Adrian Howard A. F. Reese

Unclear Advertisement for Deca Mountain Pearls

Fragmentary ad claims a remedy named Deca Mountain Pearls for constipation digestion nausea and dizziness. It advertises a box priced at 25 cents and is signed by Z Baltzly, Druggist, with garbled phrasing and nonspecific claims.

Baltzly

One Man Escaped From Utah Mine Disaster Tale

Burton Hardgrove of Schofield Utah describes conditions before and after the Schofield mine explosion that killed Thomas Blogden and 313 others. He says John Myers survived by following the air course to the fan shaft and the surface. The Pleasant Valley Coal Company bears burial costs while Hardgrove travels to Schofield.

Burton Hardgrove Thomas Brogden Schofield Utah Mr. Hardgrove North Lawrence Pleasant Valley Coal Company Thomas Blogden Massillon Hardgrove R. T. Evans Jena John Myers Ohio Fino Massillon District William Thomas C. Heintzelman Jacob Stocker William Smith Heintzelman Klondike Ghardgrove Blogden

Knox Stomach Tablets and Grain-O Advertisements

An advertisement extols Knox Stomach Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia and related digestive ailments, claiming they address the disease at its source and end dependence on stimulants. It also promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from purified grains, suitable for all ages with a brown color similar to coffee and sold at low prices.

Knox Chemical Co Battle Creek Mioh Mocho Java

Prisoners Arraigned in Canton Common Pleas Court

Canton May 14 The opening Monday session of the common pleas court arraigned prisoners named by the grand jury. George B. Ney pleaded guilty to petit larceny. Harry Frost alias Francis pleaded guilty to the first of two forgery counts and not guilty to the second. Others pleaded not guilty, with counsel assigned. The docket lists assault with intent to rob, burglary, and larceny cases. Guardianship, estate, and marriage license items were filed or granted in related matters.

Canton Common Pleas McCarty George B. Ney Harry Frost Francis Massillon John Flynn Judge Albaugh W. DO. Werntz Evan Wallace Bothwell and Collins Robert McLean L. M. Jones J. A. Jeffera Frank Skinny Moore J. W. Craine Daniel Bilby Eggert & McLaughlin Peter Rook Shetler & Rice Theresa Dodd Lawrence Township Jacob H. Mentzer Navarre Dennis Moylan North Lawrence H. Ellsworth Snyder Sadie M. Teeple Beach City

Massillon Mill Outlook Cited By Republic Iron Vice President

J C Corns vice president of Republic Iron and Steel says little beyond the works will continue to operate as before. Massillon mill workers remain discouraged as months of half time persist with only two or three days of work per week.

J.C. Corns Republic Iron and Steel Company Massillon

D. P. Stroupe Disappears After Akron Trip

D. P. Stroupe, an attendant at the state hospital, was sent to Akron to locate a runaway patient. Days pass with no word, and Summit County sheriffs report the patient is said to be at his home in Akron. Stroupe previously announced plans to leave a wheel for San Francisco.

D. P. Stroupe Akron State Hospital Summit County Stroupe San Francisco

West Brookfield Fire Draws Crowds as Town Eyes Growth

Sightseers from Massillon and other cities flocked to West Brookfield to view the disaster site. The West Main street line carried record traffic while liverymen struggled to meet demand for carriages. Officials predict a surge of rebuilding within weeks and note insurance claims expected to be settled soon.

Massilloniana West Brookfield West Main

Postmaster Felix R Shepley Gets Salary Boost

The Massillon postmaster will receive a raise from 2400 to 2500 dollars starting July 1 as annual postal receipts rise, per Washington notice.

Massillon Felix R Shepley Postal Department Washington

British Doctors Offer Free Three Month Service Extension

Due to many unable to see them the British Doctors in Canton Ohio extend free service for three months to all invalids who call before June 11. The offer covers consultation examination minor surgeries and guarantees cure in undertakings while avoiding useless treatment. Office hours 9 am to 8 pm no Sunday hours.

Werner Block Canton

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