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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1900
Page
5
Twins born to Mr and Mrs Charles Wise and a daughter born to Mr and Mrs William Hose in Third street recount local family news. Riverside School closes a term. Swihart family reunion set for June 2 at Crystal Park Canton. Various local moves, appointments, deaths, and community events fill the town beat from May to June listings.
John Kaiser aged about 72 years father of Mrs. Kohl and Mrs. Hose of this city died at his home northwest of the city at 10 30 Monday morning funeral arrangements announced later Mrs Sarah Gainey wife of Charles Gainey died at Newman late Monday morning of apoplexy she was seventy six years old Mrs Joseph Fala and Mrs Valentine Kiefowler daughters of the deceased Reuben Schneider Navarre May 22 died at his home at 5 o'clock this morning from a stroke of paralysis funeral services will be held at Cross Roads church Thursday afternoon He was the father of the children there are seventeen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren Andrew J Bashaw state hospital patient died Tuesday afternoon Bashaw 45 was sent to the institution from Fast Rochester post mortem exam to determine cause of death body to East Rochester for burial at 830 this evening
A Mt. Vernon special to the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports workmen while digging on Tuesday afternoon for J. S. Coxey's new steel plant south of town struck a vein of black California gold sand. Experts estimate the sand could yield $20 per ton, with the vein’s location not yet explained, sparking excitement. Also listed are unclaimed letters in Massillon dated May 22 2000 including several ladies and gentlemen. notice from P M Felix R. Shepley. Colorado Illustrated promotes a new travel book by Chicago & North Western Railway about The Colorado Special with service from Chicago to Denver and Colorado Springs and Manitou. free copies via ticket offices or by mail.
Canton May 23 tale of a double tragedy as Jerry Solitz shoots his wife at 4 G. Decker Depot street and then kills himself after two shots. Mrs Solitz, a consumptive, dies soon after. Neighbors testify custody dispute over their two year old daughter fueled the quarrel. Also in Canton William Culler, 60, dies after being crushed under a wagon on Osnaburg road.
Winter arrest of an individual by Youngstown authorities is cited. County commissioners received cottage plans from architect Guy Tilden. Probate actions include Will filings for Andrew Fretz and guardianship for William Igler. Estates show claims, sales of real estate, and guardian appointments in Massillon and Sugarcreek township. A marriage license was issued to James Fyfe and Florence Bushman Crystal Spring. Deliberations include realty sales and executor appointments in multiple townships.
In Canton the Williams and Eberle sisters gain notice as painters in oils and water colors. Miss Mary B. Williams of 810 North Cleveland avenue and Miss Steenie Eberle, formerly of High street and later of Puerto Rico, have works selected for an exhibit at the Art Students League in New York. Williams studied under Kenyon Cox and other renowned artists and was invited to pose for models used by the league. A Wheeling & Lake Erie railroad appraisal by the county board of auditors will be held in Cleveland to set taxable values, marking the first time the property is treated as a single unit. The board will be large, reflecting the line's multiple counties.
Dispatches from Pretoria say unconditional surrender will not be considered and the war will be fought to a finish. Presidents Kruger Steyn and leaders vow continued resistance while some urge surrender. Johannesburg Pretoria defend noncombatants cleared and Boer spirit rising for steadfast resistance as Lord Roberts advances. General Dewet commands with Botha ill and railways partly restored.
An explosion at the Cumnock coal mine in Craftorrs North Carolina killed twenty two workers after the night shift entered. Eight to ten laborers remain unaccounted for as rescuers rush to the scene seeking survivors and determining the cause.
Caicaco May 23. The general conference of the M. E. church voted to abolish the time limit of pastorates.
Charles Gartner, a Black man, is jailed in Athens after arrest in Ross county for assaulting and killing thirteen year old Ethel Long near Austin. A mob was feared to lynch him if kept in Ross county jail. The community awaits a leader to act. Strong belief in his guilt is noted.
The Reichstag passed a bill prohibiting the importation of canned meat and sausage meat. It also bans import of fresh meat until December 31, 1908, except in whole or half car lots.
Washington May 23. The House adopted a joint resolution to adjourn on Wednesday June 6. In the House the Neely extradition bill was taken up with forty five minutes allowed for discussion.
Your druggist offers a refund if Paro Ointment fails to cure itching, bleeding, or protruding piles. Cures common cases in six days and severe cases in sixteen. One application gives relief. claims instant itching relief. New discovery, 18 sold with guarantee No Cure No Pay, price 81, stocked in Massillon druggists.
Advertisement for Slusser's Sick and Nervous Headache Tablets urging buying from druggists with 10c and 25c prices. Claims cure, seeks agents with $15 weekly salary, targets stock and poultry raisers, requests stamped reference mail to American Mfg. Co. Terre Haute Ind.
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