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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1902

Page

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Massillon Elks Plan Public Show for Hospital Fund

Massillon lodge of Elks begins planning its annual public entertainment with a unanimous vote to place all net proceeds in city hospital fund, aiming to raise about 1000 dollars. Past minstrel shows netted around 500 dollars, and organizers hope to triple results by expanding performances and reducing expenses.

Massillon Lodge Ells The Elks D. 8. Gardner Massillon Hospital the Elks T. H. Smith Gardner

Assailing the Code Bill in Columbia

Democrats attack the code bill arguing the vote was invalid since it was on the conference committee report not the bill itself. They may seek Supreme Court action to settle the dispute while Republicans dismiss the challenge, saying the report carried the bill.

Columbia Conference Committee Supreme Court

Strayed Berkshire Pigs Near Richville

Two Berkshire pigs about 100 pounds each strayed from our farm one and a half miles south of Richville on October 17. Reward offered for information. contact Hensel Bros. Navarre, Ohio.

Richville Hensel Bros Navarre Ohio

Death by own action at New Berlin

Edward Treisch an elderly New Berlin resident was found dead in an outbuilding at his home Thursday about 4 o clock. He apparently hanged himself over domestic troubles, leaving a wife and daughter. Coroner Schuffell held an inquest after the body was found.

New Berlin Edward Treisch Treiach Treisch W. H. Hoover Schuffell

Grapevine Quits Hotel Business in Massillon

Joseph Grapevine closed his newly remodeled European hotel and bar on South Erie street after about two months of operation. He sold hotel fixtures to his wife, moved fixtures to a different bar, and shut doors due to insufficient patronage. roughly $4000 reportedly invested and no plans to reopen under Hotel Massillon.

South Erie Street Joseph Grapewine Massillon Mr. Grapevine Grapevine

Rabbits Protected Despite Rumor of Year Round Killing

State Fish and Game Chief Porterfield disavows any claim rabbits may be killed year round. Open season runs Nov 10 to Dec 1. deputies urged to arrest off season rabbit hunters. Provision 6964 excludes rabbits from possession and sale rules, clarifying legal status.

J. L. Rodgers State Fish and Game Commission Dangeleisen Porterfield

LODGEMEN AND LODGEWOMEN JOIN HOSPITAL FUND EFFORT

Massillon Elks public entertainment seed for city hospital fund gains support from many organizations. Masons Knights of Columbus Junior Mechanics Ladies of the Maccabees German Pioneer Society Commercial Travelers Trades and Labor Assembly Odd Fellows Eagles Woodmen Pythias UMB A Foresters and other groups pledge cooperation and financial help.

Masonic Association Massillon J. Albert Shaidnagle Knights of Columbus The Elks Frank Norwood Lincoln Council of Junior Mechanics Mary A. Merrell Ladies of the Maccabees Tobias Schott German Pioneer Society H. G. Deweese the Elks H. B.sibila Trades and Labor Assembly Henry Suhr Paat Masaillon Lodge of Odd Fellows Bell Eagles Aerie G. B. Eggert Modern Woodmen Charles Wise Knights of Pythias John V. Kohl

Foundations for New Cottages Rise at Massillon Hospital

Foundations for the new infirmary Nash cottage and several cottages are rising at the Massillon state hospital. Bricks delayed work. C L McLain & Co won a two month provision contract, Hemperly & Son secured the plumbing job, and Dr Eyman reports crops of 5700 to 7000 bushels of potatoes and 2000 gallons of tomatoes canned. Dr Eyman toured Columbus and Put-in-Bay, while Dr Stockton was named superintendent of Columbus hospital.

Massillon State Hospital Eyman Infirmary Nash Cottage Scott Dyson Columbus Steward Latimer C. L. McLain & Co Hemperly & Son Hemperly & So Rochester Toledo Put-in-Bay George Stockton Columbus Hospital Columbus Board Carpenter Columbua Charles Harmer

First Session Chooses Gray as Chairman of Arbitration Board

The first meeting of the strike arbitration commission for the anthracite coal conflict convened at the White House with President Roosevelt enacting instructions. Gray was elected president, Wright named recorder, and the group debated public hearings, representation by counsel, and voting rules as it readied for future sessions in Washington. The commission adopted the name Anthracite Coal Strike Commission and prepared its printing. A second meeting is set for Monday at 2 p.m. in the same city.

Washington White House Wright Mitchell Mosely Niel Theodore Roosevelt Gray Recorder Wright Root Knox Robert Bacon J. P. Morgan

Grapewine Surrenders Hotel Business Due to Ill Health

Joseph Grapewine, landlord of the European hotel, announced he cannot continue work due to ill health. He values his investment at 38600 dollars and notes 2000 dollars in cash. His wife will run the Hotel Massillon as before.

Joseph Grapewine Massillon

Day as Stark County Prosecutor Highlights Long Record

Robert H. Day, Republican candidate for prosecuting attorney, has led Stark County office since 1900. He fields felonies, misdemeanors, and notable cases, including the Henderson murder and McNair manslaughter, with a career noted by courtroom counts and public service. Read the want columns daily.

Robert H. Day Magsillon Mr. Day Portage County Luther Day Ravenna State Supreme Court Wm. R. Day Cincinnati Law School Willison & Day Nuremberg Germany Charles F. Manderson United States Nebraska Wm. A. Lynch McKinley Lynch J. J. Parker Chicago R. S. Shields Henry W. Harter Common Pleas John C. Welty C. C. Bow Atlee Pomerene Massillon Day Court of Common Pleas William Henderson Hartong Greentown Sarah Robinson Walter McNair Manaillon Yorkey Dick Wisconsin Mike Moran Bender Prosecutor Day

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Lodge OF Elks City Hospital Fund Nual Public Entertainment Grapewine Sand Dollars Tember Joseph J. Schneider Order of Foresters Mina Goetz Daughters of Liberty F. O. Koontz Protected Home Circle Hospital Notes President Roosevelt Commission Joseph Schrader Grapewine’s Clay Pwoodad
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