American naval visits planned for the Mediterranean this summer
The article notes several U S naval vessels will visit the Mediterranean this summer amid debates on Armenia indemnity. It cites census projections for colored literacy, rising livestock values, strong railway earnings and robust U S export manufacture data. It also highlights Cuban administration, and quotes General Wheeler on patriotism and national values.
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United States
Turkey
Mediterranean
Memorial Day Tribute Calls for High Ideals and Remembrance
The text urges worship of Mammon but promotes cultivating high ideals and lofty ambitions. It emphasizes cherishing fallen heroes, aiding the living, and renewing tributes each Memorial Day by scattering flowers over sacred dust and expressing admiration and gratitude.
Mr. Tayler Names Louis A Koons Postmaster Choice
Congressman Tayler has selected Louis A Koons as Massillon postmaster after reviewing multiple qualified candidates. Koons is praised as a businessman of integrity and is expected to give full time and attention to duties, reflecting well on the process and Republican service.
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Massillon
Congressman Tayler
Taylor
Louis A. Koons
Tax Independent
Koons
The Navarre road and Massillon Navarre railway plan
A writer urges elegant railway design for the Massillon Navarre line. He favors single feed wires from a shared pole system and a tree lined corridor. He argues landowners should donate strips along the road and hire a landscape gardener to boost property values.
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Tus Ixpgrendent
Massillon-Navarre
Navarre Road
Massillon
Navarre
Boulevanp
Rich Man’s Charity Plan Stirs Public Debate
A wealthy man pledges to devote nearly all his fortune to charity, sparking discussion about the value of his aim. The piece argues many agencies already do good work and cites Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a proven remedy for indigestion, constipation, and general health, urging readers to insist on a stamped bottle seal.
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Hostetter
Death of Colonel OG P Atmore at 66 shocks Louisville rail field
Louis ville May 30 Colonel OG P Atmore general passenger agent of the Louisville and Nashville railroad died suddenly of apoplexy He was 66 and regarded as one of the best railroad men in the south Revolution ary Leader Caught Caracas Venezuela May 30 General Jose M Hernandez revolutionary leader has been captured by government troops.
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Louisville
OG. P. Atmore
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Atmore
South
Caracas
Venezuela
Jose M. Hernandez
His Lie was Saved by Dr King s New Discovery
J E Lilly of Hannibal Missouri recounts a near fatal typhoid pneumonia battle and credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving his life. He describes rapid relief after one bottle and full recovery, praising the medicine as the surest quickener for throat and lung trouble. Regular sizes 50 cents and 1.04 trial bottles free at Balizly s drug store, with each bottle guaranteed.
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J E. Lilly
Hannibal
T. Balizly
Dros
Arnica Salve Claims Pain Relief For Many Ailments
Backten's Arnica Salve advertised as a cure for running fevers ulcers boils felona corns warts cow bruises burns scalds chapped hands chilblains and more. Claims to drive out pain and aches with a price of 25 cents for two boxes sold by Z T Battzly druggist.
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Backten
Arnica
Z. T. Battzly
Drugein
Grain-O: Coffee Alternative From Pure Grains
A reader reports Grain-O made from pure grains changed her view after a week, preferring it over coffee. The beverage nourishes the system and is suitable for children, praised as a strengthening substance. Available from grocers with preparation directions for all ages.
Glass bottle plant eyed for Massillon by Pocock group
The Pocock Goal Company executives and glass workers Geis Kerrigan plan to incorporate a Massillon glass bottle business. They seek city land along the Wheeling & Lake Erie tracks, a $25 yearly rent, and a railway switch. Plant to employ about 115 first year, capacity 60 000 gross bottles, startup by September 1.
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Pocock
Pittsburg
Pocock Coal Company
Messrs
Massillon
Massillon Glass Plant Promoters Seek 3000 Subscription
The Committee to Begin Work immediately accepted the plan to locate a new glass manufacturing plant in Massillon. A sub committee will solicit subscriptions toward 3000 for land purchase and switch construction. Members include Albrecht Snyder Shepley Hemperly Shoemaker Koons Putman Foltz Diebenn. Existing Coxey plant backers may add to their prior pledges.
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Board of Trade
Massillon
G. L. Albrecht
F. H. Snyder
F. R. Shepley
F. L. Hemperly
Z. T. Shoemaker
L. A. Koons
J. OC. F. Putman
J. W. Foltz
H.C. Diebenn
Coxey
Boxwell Examinations Thirty Nine Successful
Boxwell examinations in Canton Navarre and Hartville yielded thirty nine successful applicants from a class of ninety six. Names include Walter Anderson Ralph A Bowers James H Bowman Edwin Eby Lloyd E Hang Royce Hamilton Julius Looks Herman Lind William Moyer Raymond Marsh Garfield Nash Charles Reese J J Smith Harry Shooi Charles Shillig Frank Willaman Rollo Witwer Ada Buttermore Laura Bowman Myrtle Britton Ida Casselman Esther Eberhart Susie Eby Sadie Green Charlotte Geldings Elba Levnrode Edith Miday Elda Rinehart Alice Stockdale Anna Schole Della Reese Caroline Shario Alice Slayton Rosella Thouvenin Lizzie Turritt Ida Wagner Russell Wise Rena Zaiser.
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Canton
Navarre and
Hartville
Walter Anderson
Ralph A. Bowers
James H. Bowman
Edwin Eby
Lloyd E. Hang
Royce Hamilton
Julius Looks
Herman Lind
William Moyer
Raymond Marsh
Garfield Nash
Charles Reese
J. J. Smith
Harry Shooi
Charles Shillig
Frank Willaman
Rollo Witwer
Ada Buttermore
Laura Bowman
Myrtle Britton
Ida Casselman
Esther Eberhart
Susie Eby
Sadie Green
Charlotte Geldings
Elba Levnrode
Edith Miday
Elda Rinehart
Alice Stockdale
Anna Schole
Della Reese
Caroline Shario
Alice Slayton
Rosella Thouvenin
Lizzie Turritt
Ida Wagner
Russell Wise
Rena Zaiser
Advertised Letters at Massillon Boat Office May 29 1900
List of unclaimed letters at the Massillon boat office dated May 29 1900 includes ladies Clarkson Mrs C W Eckrote Misa Dora Marlowe Miss Marion and men Clark AM Mansfield E P Dunn Fred Mortensen F F Eckrote J Naekes Henry Ensminger Wr Prebie Cyrus J Marple J O Richarda Wm L. Two persons called for these letters Ora Will please advertise PRLix KE BERPLEY P M and an ad urging Hood's Sarsaparilla as blood purifying tonic.
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Massilion
Clarkson
C. W. Eckrote
Misa Dora
Marlowe
Miss Marion
Clark
A.M. Mansfield
E. P. Dunn
Fred
Mortensen
F. F Eckrote
Naekes
Henry
Ensminger
Wr. Prebie
Cyrus J. Marple
Richarda
Wm. L
Jury Commission Sworn In Canton Stark County
The jury commission is sworn in to assemble a pool of 250 Stark county citizens for service. Members are Ferdinand Herbruck Aaron Houser Elmer Fox and Madison Train with instruction from Judge McCarty. Exemptions include attorneys officials preachers policemen and men over seventy. Six days to complete duties. pay is three dollars daily.
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Canton
Ferdinand Herbruck
Aaron Houser
Elmer Fox
Massillon
Madison Train
Alliance
McCarty
Stark County
Clara C. Miller
Common Pleas Court
Winfred J. Miller
Clara C. Baldwin
Russell Co
John Nelson
Reuben Snyder
Bethlehem Township
John Longenecker
Andrew, Iretz
Sugar Creek Township
William Schrock
Herbert and
Frank Wendling
I. N. Butler
Jacob R Braucher
Jackson Township
Charles Evans
Rosa Myers
Pion
Subscriptions Reach 6000 for St John’s Schoolhouse Fund
A committee seeking gifts for a schoolhouse to serve St John’s Evangelical church reports 6000 on hand and calls a June 10 meeting to obtain further instructions. Officials believe the sum can cover a 700 pupil capacity building and fund church improvements.
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St. John’s Evangelical Church
Warwick Coal Company Holds Annual Stockholders Meeting
The Warwick Coal Company held its annual stockholders meeting in the company office on Tuesday. Officers elected included J. J. Sullivan of Cleveland as president, J. W. Warwick of Cleveland as vice president, J. M. Leese of Massillon as secretary, and BE. E. Fox of Massillon as treasurer and manager. Directors elected were Captain J. M. Drake, Charles Zettlemyer, J. J. Sullivan, J. W. Warwick, and BE. Fox. Captain Drake was absent.
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Warwick Coal Company
J. J. Sullivan
Cleveland
J. W. Warwick
J. M. Leese
Massillon
BE. E. Fox
J. M. Drake
Charles Zettlemyer
Sullivan
Warwick
Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertised For Health Refresher
An historical ad copy promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a safe remedy to cleanse the body and cure headaches. The text warns against dangerous tonics and mentions a limited stock at a local drug store.
Funds Divided After West Brookfield Fire Sufferers Aid
A Massillon and West Brookfield committee apportioned 1122.75 in city and area funds to fire victims. Susan Brennard received 300 dollars while Andrew Richie got 200. other named donors and residents received amounts ranging from 4 to 85 dollars. The Burns and losses affected homes and contents with some insured and others uninsured.
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F. L. Hemperly
Diebhenn
Wise
West Brookfield
Susan Brennard
Andrew Richie
Sarah Stricker
Philip Miesmer
Thomas Pattinson
Leo Mombaren
John Jones
J. D. Miller
Edward Smith
George Ertle
Massillon
British India Missions Discussed at Union Sessions
Detroit May meeting of the Baptist Missionary Union closed with rising attendance as missionaries debated India work. A 25 percent gift increase for foreign missions was approved unanimously. D. D. Maclaurin proposed a reform to delegate representation, replacing the church contribution prerequisite, with the plan laid over for a year. A finance report urged ten assistants to help the home secretary collect offerings.
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Detroit
Baptist Missionary Union
D. D. Maclaurin
D. D
New Catholic Bishop for Columbus Reported
Semi official notice indicates Rev Henry Moeller of Cincinnati named bishop of Columbus to succeed Bishop Watterson who died thirteen months ago The announcement reached here indirectly and Father Moeller said Appointment to Columbus received Some conditions may cause decline of the appointment
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ColumsBus
Henry Moeller
Cincinnati
Columbus
Watterson
Father Moeller
Piles Cured Without the Knife By Paro Ointment
A druggist offers Paro Ointment with a No Cure No Pay guarantee to refund purchases if it fails to cure itching, bleeding or protruding piles. It promises six to sixteen days for various cases and claims instant itching relief. Sold by every druggist in Maasillon.
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Maasillon
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Ad Promote Health
An advert promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as economical health improvement with 100 doses per bottle and claims purification and energizing effects on blood. Hood's Pills are touted for constipation. Also mentions Chippewa Lake resort on the Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling Railway offering access for private parties after May 90th, 1000.
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Chippewa Lake
Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Ry
L. & W. Ifor
Pe-ru-na Drug Adverts Praise in Columbus
James Lewie lauds Pe-ru-na for catarrh relief and urges other sufferers to try the product. The letter explains catarrh causes mucus waste and claims Pe-ru-na stops it, offering a free catarrh book from The Pe-ru-na Drug Manufacturing Co in Columbus, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’f’g Co
Columbus
James Lewie
Market price reports from Prrmsaure and New York
Mixed agricultural and livestock quotes show wheat and corn futures steady to firm, assorted grains and foods priced by grade, including butter cheese eggs poultry and cattle. Regional cattle hogs and sheep valuations appear with fluctuating figures and multiple ported prices.
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Prrmsaure
Lelever
Elgin
Ohio
New York State
New
Amon
York
New York
Northern
Duluth
Hard Duluth
Lon
Massillon
Mmo Neenerenses
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