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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1905
Page
2
The column contrasts football fatality fears with other risks, jokes about letters seeking influence, and salutes a farewell to Pastor and Mrs Mahon. It mocks plea letters from strangers asking for favors, noting true help comes from the applicant’s own effort and talent, while praising self-reliance in fighting personal battles.
The speaker reflects on avoiding harm and seeks a clear path from a hard situation with a contented conscience. He recalls replying once to a similar letter and questions whether that explanation satisfied him, noting he no longer remembers the outcome.
Crystal Spring reports visits by residents from Massillon Barberton and Mogadore plus a Dunkard church district convention and a newly formed singing society with weekly meetings. Births reported two children and a fortieth birthday party for Mary Kies. North Lawrence notes repair crews moving to Uhrville, coal mines near full output with No. 19 expected large, rail accidents and a saloon opening, local church services, and the start of a reading room by the W C T U for boys. various town happenings, injuries, and deliveries.
Massillon defeated Shelby 22 to 0 before a thousand fans at the Massillon baseball park. McFarland, Moran, Nesser and Schrontz starred as the Tigers kept up a relentless pace in the second half, overturning a stubborn Shelby defense after a 5-0 halftime lead. Multiple injuries tested both sides, but Massillon maintained the superior line play and finished with four touchdowns and a successful kick.
Five railroads using Union station at Canal street discuss enlarging passenger terminals and building a new station at about 25 million dollars. Plans may involve using Chicago Transfer Railway facilities. Baltimore & Ohio denial of acquiring terminal property is noted. Four roads, owning a Pennsylvania stake, agree to buy a one fifth interest and share costs. This compact report outlines pending strategic moves.
A purported claim links a fire system to blood quality and life, asserting that those lacking sufficient blood quantity and quality become victims of prevalent diseases. The piece emphasizes dangers of deficient blood and urges caution regarding such beliefs.
Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills claim to restore nourishment to blood and tissues, reviving color strength and vigor. Testimonial from George Harkins of Wilmerding Pa cites rapid improvement in nerves appetite sleep and energy after use. Sold 50 cents a box by dealers of Dr A W Chase Medicine Company Buffalo NY, E S Craig Massillon.
Canton defeated Dayton Athletic Club by 107 to 0, a one sided football game witnessed by local fans. The score suggests Canton may face tougher tests ahead, as observers note the Canton team could struggle to beat Richland county’s Shelby team in future matchups.
List of letters remaining unclaimed at the masailion port office dated October 28 1905.Names include Carr Olive Cook Mary Daykin Alice Gardner Frare Hall Effie Head Mary MER Bowers L E Brewer Chas Clark Jos V Davis W B Dorety Joe Fogarty John Dr Gatehouse H C Kamff Ernest Lawson AW McDoill C Malone W L Miler O S Seifer W M Smith Ruthor J Sprankle Chas. Claimants must say advertised. Louis A Koons P M.
A Massillon citizen testifies to lasting relief from kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Louis Feil, a clerk at Bechtel and Taggart’s grocery, recalls a 1900 claim of cure for loin attacks and other kidney issues. He says no recurrences since and recommends the product to friends. For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
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