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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1900

Page

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Library List Highlights October New Fiction and Nonfiction

The McClymonds public library announces October circulation of new acquisitions. The list features Stephen Crane Red Badge of Courage in new edition, The Girl at the Halfway House, Eben Holden by J A Bacheller, many novels by Sheldon and Hall, plus a rich non fiction selection on flowers, fish, medical guides, education, history, and travel. The annotations preview themes and notable authors in a lively late 19th century catalog style.

McClymonds Public Library Wiction Crane Stephen Hough Emerson Edward Franklin Olinvis Holley Marietta Sweet Cicely. Bacheller J. A. Eben Holden St. Lawrence County New York Eben Holden Rowlands BE. A Dudney H. Fully Weynan Stanley France Sheldon C. M Richard Bruce C.M Sheldon C. M Philip Strong Garland Hamlin Rose Cody Herrick Bob Chicago Fuller Henry B Stickney Mary E. Brown Lost River Brown Wyoming Edith Ellery Hill John A Pool Marti L Melosh Farm New England

Canton Heads Toward Washington as McKinleys Depart

Canvas Oct 5 President and Mrs McKinley likely to leave for Washington next Monday ending summer at Canton. Canton home may stay open for possible return or campaign close. Roosevelt meeting plans shift from McKinley lawn to downtown venue. Also September work house report shows earnings 951.81 with expenses 1491.91 and 101 prisoners at start. Amos B. Mase named administrator for Benjamin Rinehart estate. motion filed to remove O H Snyder as executor of Ruben Snyder estate.

McKinley Washington Canton Roosevelt McKinley Lawn Yarger Amos B. Mase Benjamin Rinehart Bethlehem Township O. H. Snyder Ruben Snyder

Bar Under Bond Waived Hearing Before U S Commissioner

Michael Bar waived a preliminary hearing and was bound over to the grand jury in 8000 dollars at a hearing before U S Commissioner Uhin Cleveland. Attorney G C Uphan acted as bondsman as efforts to reduce the bond were resisted. Feelings of safety are noted in a household using One Minute Cough Cure amid claims it aids coughs and lung troubles.

Hoe United States Uhin Cleveland Michael Bar G. C. Uphan Mr. Uphan Rider & Snyder C. W. Cupples W. Tremont Street

Delivery of Mail Along Twenty Four Mile Route West of City

Postmaster L A Koons orders free delivery starting mid month along a 24 mile route west of Massillon. Carrier C C Brady will learn the path and box placements for about 300 families. Richard Edwards named substitute rural carrier succeeding William Weaver.

R. Edwards L. A. Koons Blackburn C. C. Brady Post Offices Department Brady Currier Brady Massillon Wooster Road West Brookfield Beech Grove Bentley Weideman's Corners North Wooster Road Richard Edwards West Main Street William Weaver

Entertained at Fulton by Catholic Mutual groups

Members of Branch No. 38 and the Ladies' Catholic Benefit Association spent Thursday evening in Canal Fulton as guests of Branch No. 47. A welcome address by Rev. H. J. Gerharat Stein opened the event at the opera house, with remarks by L. L. Volkmer and Sebastian Hamel. A Massillon Canal Fulton card contest was won by J. L. Hamel, a Canal Fulton waltz prize went to a Canal Fulton couple, and the L. M. B. A. cake was awarded. The Canal Fulton orchestra provided music, and thanks were extended for the visit with hopes of a return trip.

Catholic Mutual Benefit Association Ladies’ Catholic Benefit Association Canal Fulton Massillonians Opera House Fulton H. J. Gerharat Stein Canal Fulton Catholic Church L. L. Volkmer Sebastian Hamel Inieh Massillon J. L. Hamel Branch 83 Fuiltoniang

Deaths in September 1899 Report by Health Officer

Health Officer I Clarke Miller lists eight deaths in September due to cholera infantum four cases consumption convulsions one case heart disease two cases. The report notes ten deaths occurred that month in 1899, linked to hot weather and infant care.

I. Clarke Miller

President McKinley Unable to Accept Massillon Invitation

Secretary to the President Gortelyou said on Thursday that it would be impossible for President McKinley to accept May or Wise's invitation to visit Massillon. He noted the delay in replying to Mayor Wise while hoping for a possible attendance, but circumstances prevent him from honoring the invitation.

Gortelyou McKinley Washington Wise Massillon Cortelyon

Thrown on Tracks Victim Receives Care After Bicycle Crash

Gustave Weir, injured when his bicycle struck an obstruction on Summit street, was found unconscious on the Wheeling and Lake Erie tracks. Police and witnesses aided him. he is under doctor care with no broken bones but head wounds and internal injuries, improving today. Anton Cromer, 217 Front Street, a machinist, suffered severe internal injuries when a crane boom broke unexpectedly during switching operations at Wheeling and Lake Erie yards.

Gustave Weir Weir Summit Street Main Water Streets Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Main Street Water Street A. Cromer Anton Cromer Front, Street Wheeling & Lake Erie Culbertson

Miners Use Handcars on Wheeling & Lake Erie Branches

Sixty Navarre miners used six handcars on nearby mine branches of the Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad. The cars were loaded onto a train and moved to Canton without the miners’ knowledge. A town meeting named Aaron Roderick George Ray and William Brindle to seek an adjustment with company officers so operations may continue. The committee is in Canton today.

Navarre Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Canton Aaron Roderick George Ray Willian Brindle

Regained Health of James James After Illness

James James, once near death from appendicitis, has fully recovered. His improvement followed the sudden death of his father James James from heart failure, believed linked to the shock of bad news about his son's condition. The father whispered his farewell words before his passing.

James James Janes James Duumes Lim

Sluaser's Vegetable Liver Pills Offer Full Relief

Advertises a patent remedy claiming relief from constipation biliousness and liver troubles. Promotes sale through all druggists with emphasis on widespread availability and effectiveness.

Robbed of a Farm Swindler Bared in Town Deed Fraud

William Burgen, a Illinois man, posed as a buyer and secured a loan on a Greenfield County farm owned by John Jacobs using a forged deed. Caught near cashing a $1,980 check, he was jailed awaiting trial after investigators traced his operation from Massillon to Stuart and Greenfield. Local banker and Pinkerton alerts aided the capture.

William Burgen Jacobs John Jacobs Ening. L Mr. Jacobs Mr. Thompson Greenfield Burgen Massillon Ohio James Burns Burns First National Bank WB. Martin John Chambers W. B. Martin Stuart Mr. Burgen Crooks Fred Martin Swinehart Thompson

Suspect in Forgery Ring Faces Next Court Term

The man known as Burgen and alleged accomplices operated a forging game across Iowa Missouri Minnesota and Nebraska. He is bound for the next term in Greenfield county court in November with Mr Jacobs set to testify regarding nine forged items.

Sheri Swineheart Shiow Burgen Iowa Missouri Minnesoty Nebraska Greenfield County Jacobs

Veiled Train Stoning Sparks Local Investigation at Navarre

Navarre October 5 a Wheeling and Lake Erie passenger train on the Cleveland division between 7 and 8 PM was stoned near Main and Market streets. Several windows were broken with one injured. authorities suspect local youths. Mayor Warwick orders thorough inquiry and safeguards to prevent a repetition amid town tensions with the company over prior handcar disputes.

Navarre Wheeling & Lake Erie Cleveland Main Market Streets Wheeling & Lake Erie Company Warwick

Canton Court in Session and Campaign Preparations

Canton October 6 The circuit court is in session with judges Adams Douglass and Vorhees in room 4. The court affirms several cases. Republican mass meeting preparations promise a strong turnout with delegations from all parts of the county. Michael Bar’s supporters have raised 710 dollars, to be delivered to the post office inspector. President and Mrs McKinley plan to depart next Monday, with a few servants staying behind until November 1 for his vote return. Captain William Barker of the U S S N in Havana met the President. B F McKinley and Miss Mary McKinley of San Francisco, relatives of the President, arrived today and are staying at Barnett. Guardianship inventories filed for Mary E Shook of Jackson Township and first account filed for Leroy Hollinger of Navarre. Real estate transfers listed: Underwood to Merwin 676 ward 2 Massillon 640. Hess to Lara Hess 538 ward 1 Massillon 300. Hackett to Cynthia Merwin 1019 ward 1 Massillon 240. Harmon to Flora Rudy Lot UHL ward 1 Massillon 90. Hestler to Chas Clementz Clements out lots No 23 Perry Township 260. Myers to Peter Busse lot 48 Tuscarawas Township 430.

Canton John J. Adams S. M. Douglass R. M. Vorhees Michael Bar McKinley William Barker Barker Havana B. F. McKinley Mary McKinley San Francisco McKintey City Barnett Mary E. Shook Jacksn Township Leroy Hollinger Navarre Charles Underwood David P. Merwin Massillon Leonard Hess Lara Hess Clarence Hackett Cynthia A. Merwin Anthony Harmon Flora Rudy

Navarre Miners Handcar Affair Developments Reach Massillon

George Ray, on the miners committee, met Canton officials with Wheeling & Lake Erie in Massillon to press the case after handcars were seized. Superintendent Van Dusen agreed to take the matter to Manager Blickensderfer. The company says riding handcars violates the law, risking trouble. Plans include a special car at Navarre and a switch engine shuttle to the mines.

George Ray Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company Massillon Tle Gays Canton van Dusen Blickensderfer

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