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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1902

Page

5

Local Happenings From Massillon Area Norwalk Prices

Massillon news notes six dollar per ton lamp coal sold in Norwalk. Local social items include visitors from Lorain and Canada, church events, a pastorate move to Canton, a wedding reception in town, and updates on deaths and funerals.

Massillon Norwalk William Carter and Lorain Christ Pietz Wood Street Margaret Davis Washington Avenue Ladies Aid Society First M. E. Church Hallowe’en A. Oster Louisa Quinn Canada Jennie Boulton Wallaceburg Peter Smith North Street R. W. Edwards Ottawa First Presbyterian Church Calvary Presbyterian Church Canton C. A. Wyandt Wilmot A. W. Hardesty Columbus Clara Brown New Philadelphia Gans Charles Ben Gans Navarre Menuez Allen Mt. Airy Christian Church Alonzo T. Grant West Lebanon Kansas Iowa Illinois Indiana

Sonnhalter Miller wedding at St Josephs church

Miss Gertrude A Sonnhalter and Joseph V Miller wed at St Josephs in Massillon in a ceremony attended by a large congregation. Rev J F Kuchier officiated with several priests assisting. A reception followed at the Sonnhalter home before the couple departs for a brief honeymoon and plans to settle on East South Street after November 1.

William Christman H. J. Christman Tiffin James Samuel Summit County William Jennie Oberlin Frank R. Webb Margaret Arline Webb Edward Upham Pratt Cleveland St. Timothy’s Church Webb East Main Street Wiliam Christman Massillon George Schultz M. Keller P. A. Paroz Gertrude A. Sonnhalter Philip Sonnhalter Joseph V. Miller St. Joseph’s Church J.F. Kuchier H. V. Kaempker St. Mary’s Church T. F. Mahon St. Joseph's Emma Zeisler Margery Miller Ernest Sonnhalter

Massillon Officials Split Over New Municipal Code Changes

Opinion pages quote Massillon officers voicing mixed views on the new municipal code. Some support a stronger political machine, while others oppose centralizing power. The bill creates seven council seats with four district and three at large, sets terms through May 1903, and grants the mayor veto power.

Massillon Board of Public Service Board of Public Safety Board of Health Tax Commission Public Library Board Bell Seaman—Tj Howells J. E. Johns Council Smith Miller

Runaway Boy Leon Ketchum Reunited With Father in Court

The father arrived from Chard on Tuesday to take charge of his runaway son Leon Ketchum and identified Leon's companion as his nephew, who was allowed to return with him. The boys said their jail experience had banished thoughts of a wild life. G Deighton and M Ringley, residents west of the city, were fined for dis orderly conduct at the Armory on Saturday night.

Leon Ketchum Chard Leon Mr. Ketchum G. Deighton M. Ringley Bel Armory

Cuban Congress Adjourns to Push Reciprocity Treaty

Washington reports two week Cuban congress adjournment without action on reciprocity. President Palma leans toward the treaty but faces opposition from Cubans who think the U S secured the best bargain. Officials expect ratification in Havana before Washington convenes.

Washington Palma United States Havana

Municipal Code Bill Adopted in Extraordinary Session

Columbus report details a municipal code measure adopted after a dramatic Senate vote where four Republicans briefly bolted before reversing. Final tallies: Senate 21 to 12 and House 65 to 35, with party maneuvers and House amendments on the Roger law repeal. Silk lined Kersey coats offered at 5.75 at Abt's.

Columbus Conefernce Committee Senate House Conference Committee Supreme Court

Judge Harter Validates Interurban Rail Status in Canton Case

Canton judge rules Stark electric railway is a railway and may proceed like a steam railroad by securing right of way and paying damages, in a suit to block a terminal loop over city streets. Stark line, backed by Cleveland capital, faced opposition from Canton Akron interests tied to city lines. Webber, a Seventh Street saloonkeeper, filed the injunction that triggered the ruling. appeal anticipated. Rocky Mountain Tea advertisment ends the report.

Canton Harter Stark Electric Railway Alliance Cleveland Capital Morley Canton-Akron Akron Massillon Stark Line Council Cleveland Stark Stark Company North Orchard Streets Orchard Second Walnut Seventh Street Market Street Public Square Fifth Street Walnut Street Jacob Webber Webber

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