Death notices and infant death from West Lebanon area
Obituaries report Mary Irene Eckroad three died from lockjaw after a minor foot injury. Elsie Mross seven months died at home. The Boerngen infant daughter died with burial planned Canton. Harriet Huested 78 died at state hospital and burial to Kent. George Dodez West Lebanon funeral held. he was 48 with stroke in 1897. Harry Walters from Mt. Vernon died at state hospital.
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Mary Irene Eckroad
Elden H. Eckroad
Fulton Street
Elsie
Elsie Mross
Rudolph Boerngen
Muskingum Street
Canton
Varrlet Huested
Harriet Huested
State Hospital
Kent
George Lodez
West Lebanon
George Dodez
Dodez
Harry Walters
Mt. Vernon
Eastern syndicate seeks control of Cuyahoga river power
An eastern syndicate aims to control water power on the Cuyahoga river from Cuyahoga Falls to Kent by damming and channeling flow to drive turbines in a large plant near Cuyahoga Falls. The plan mirrors Niagara Falls Power Company but on a smaller scale, with lines spanning nearby communities to supply electricity to towns and farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuyahoga
Cuyhoga Falls
Kent
Cuyahoga Falls
Niagagara Falls
Fire ruins draw hundreds to Canal Fulton scene
Hundreds of Massillonians visited Canal Fulton on Sunday to view the Friday night blaze ruins. Insurance adjusters had not yet visited Fulton, debris remained uncleared, and property owners discussed rebuilding plans, including brick structures.
Right Arm Broken At Russell & Company Works
Andrew Hassler of East Tremont street had his right arm fractured between the elbow and wrist after it was caught in the shafting at Russell & Company's works at 8:30 Monday morning. Dr. Barnes reduced the fracture.
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Andrew Hassler
East Tremont Street
Russell & Company
Barnes
Dozen Men at Work on Local Telephone Plant
The Central Union Telephone Company is rebuilding its local plant with a dozen men at work across the city. Material is being distributed and preparations for stringing the wires are under way. The demand to discharge a foreman is not yet granted, and local manager Decker has sent the matter to the construction department for review, with a decision not expected before Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Union Telephone Company
Decker
Summer Draperies Suggest Silk Blind Window Ideas
The writer discusses draperies and window coverings as a design feature, noting the impact of window displays on room perception. A decorative upper figure inspires a silk blind concept, while caution is urged about simple fabrics and patterns.
Silk and lace window blinds described with frames and fabrics
The article explains decorative window blinds using DECGOR a silk and fine lace to admit daylight while adding beauty. Variations include frontier frames, top bindings, and fringe at the bottom. A second design uses gathered silk with a central bun or bow and a frame. Muslin and double sided cretonne inserts are suggested with careful fabric pairing.
A Frozen Pudding Instructions
Wash one fourth cup rice and boil five minutes in salted water. Drain, then combine in a double boiler with one fourth teaspoon salt and two cups milk. cook until tender. Add three fourths cup powdered sugar, cool slightly. Soak one fourth box gelatin in two tablespoons cold water, then add three parts.
Rice Pudding Glace With Citrusy Jelly Decoration
A Boston Cooking School Magazine recipe details a lemon jelly glaze for rice pudding glace. Prepare citron flavored glaze with gelatin, cinnamon steeping, and sugar, then chill and dice into squares to decorate the frozen dessert. Serve with orange or lemon jelly cubes or berry preserves for garnish.
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Boston Cooking School Magazine
Household Brevities and Practical Tips From 1900s
Slices bacon on a wire broiler above dripping fat and bake until brown and crisp to avoid grease. Use alcohol to mix whiting for silver cleansing for a brilliant polish. Red kidney beans on lettuce with French dressing make an excellent salad. Scrub unfinished maple floors with market scouring preparations for best care.
The Lightfoot Lilies Mascot’s Fateful Baseball Slide
A humorous reminiscence from Jones County about the Lightfoot Lilies and their mascot a stout man who rose from obscurity to fame as a base runner only to be defeated by a misjudged slide. The tale blends sport, misadventure, and local lore with a comic shading of pride and fate.
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Jones County
Slugger Burrows
Lightfoots
Roarers
Bull Thompson
Sammie Salmon
Foote Twins
Ringtail Roarers
Lightfoot Lilies
Thompson
Yours Truly
Hankins
Hawkins
Jackins
Willie
Bull
New York Sun
No Interference Burglar Confronted by Policeman
A fragment shows a burglar suddenly confronted by a policeman who says he is not on duty tonight, just dropped in to see the cook. The piece blends a Boston Transcript style line on wisdom and honesty, suggesting ethical commentary amid the scene.
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Boston Transcript
Language law and custom in naming fruits and gendered terms
Pomologists argue over preserving old names like Bartlett pear and Tuletraph grape while reformers push for priority in naming. The piece notes custom rules language more than formal law and cites a Mechans Monthly quote on linguistic gender and a Chicago News remark on women’s troubles from reasoning with heart.
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Pomlosists
Pomplegical Sovieries
Mechan
Remarkable Relief Reported From Dr Chase Nerve Pills
Dr J W Bates of Corfu New York cites a striking case where four pills daily cured a young woman misdiagnosed as epilepsy but suffering nervous trouble from menstrual derangements. She gained weight and has not had a bad spell since treatment. Other testimonials praise relief from nervousness pain and insomnia. Portrait and signature of Dr A W Chase appear on every box priced 50 cents each six for 7 50 manufactured in Buffalo New York.
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J. W. Bates
Corfu
N. Y
A. W. Chase
Dr. Chase
Dr. A. W.chase
M. J. Hubbard
Railroad Avenue
Sistersville
W. Va
Dr. A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo, N.Y
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R. Boerngen
West Leb
Anon
Kent and
Massillonians
Fulton
Russell Works
Central Union Plant
Z. T. Baltzly
South Sea
South Sea Islands
Samean
Chicago News
Doe Wah Jack
Wwe
D. Beckwith
Downgine
Mich
Hakers
Berknath
Massillon
A. J. Paul
Bar-Ben Remedies Co
Cleveland
J. M. Schuckers and
Rider & Snorder
Cincinnati
Queen & Crescent
Central South
Jacksonville
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Shreveport
Port Tara
Beokleta
Gene
Fineanson
S. Erie St
Chester
Edwin
Dwight
George
Johnson
Kent St
Akron
Waechter St
Oak Street
Ilso
Woodland Ave
Jar St
Tremont St
Center
Sperior St
James R. Dunn
Eric St
Doll’s Hats
East Main Street
B. W. Groff
Agin
Groff
North Street
B. W. Groff, V. S
Russia
Allman & Patman
Ose
Turkey
Exra
Allman & Putman
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