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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1906

Page

2

Per Capita Costs at Massillon State Hospital

Officials compile an annual report to the governor detailing every expense item to determine patient maintenance costs. A farm supply source lowers Massillon per capita costs, potentially around 120 dollars, unlike older hospitals without farm resources. Superintendent Byran recovers from a recent injury as sawmill and farm cottage projects proceed, including Doll Farm pig pens and a new patient cottage near the canal. The governor will tabulate figures from all state institutions for a statewide printed report.

Steward Barry Dudley Massillon State Hospital Dudley Massillon Eyman Columbus General Assembly Harris Athens Hospital Massillon Hospital Magsilion Hospital Harrison Wade H. Ellis Ohio Elis Ellis Dundee Ellie Kilis Byran Cana

Cottage plan hospital praised by officials and visitors

The Massillon hospital is lauded for its cottage design and productive grounds, with California’s Mr. Stockton visiting to study remodeling ideas. He notes the institution as a model for others. Thanksgiving dinner for about two thousand inmates marks a major yearly event at the hospital.

Stockton California Ileban Massillon Arate

Canton Sale of Schaefer Block and Local Court Suit Highlights

The Schaefer block at Tuscarawas and Court streets was sold by Mary E Day and William K Day to H H Ink for 57000. Ink takes possession as the marketable central property. Usk Grove Oil Co sues Henry A Wiese and Samuel G Brown in common pleas for 1000 over a London Derry option default. Florence M Davis administratrix sues United Steel for 5000 for damages in the death of Daniel M Davis at the plant on April 25 1906.

Canton Schaefer Tuscarawas and Court Streets Court House Mary E William K. Day H. H. Ink Mr. Ink Will L. Day Unk Usk Grove Oil Company Common Pleas Court Henry A. Wiese Samuel G. Brown Londonderry Guernsey County Brown Wise Florence M. Davis Daniel M. Davis Common Pleas United Steel Company Davis

Senators Aroused Over School Rights Clash

Washington December 1 Senators from the South and Pacific coast plan to block any future treaty that would allow alien citizens to attend local public schools despite local laws. They fear federal pressure to admit Japanese and others would undermine separate Negro school systems in the South.

Washington Associated Press Pacific Coast

Murder and suicide in Guernsey County duel

Isaac J. Nicols went to the home of Benjamin Scott at Middleburgon Guernsey county and shot Scott, then killed himself by swallowing carbolic acid. He also fired at Mrs. Scott, who escaped unharmed. Mrs. Scott is the former wife of Nicols.

Zanesville Associated Press Isaac J. Nicols Benjamin Scott Middlebourn Guernsey County Scott Nicola

Record of the Past Doan's Kidney Pills testimonial note

A 1900s testimonial claims Doan's Kidney Pills cured kidney trouble and backache. Charles Myers of Canal Street reports lasting relief after Dean's Kidney Pills, praising the remedy and recommending it to others. Foster-Milburn Co. sells the pills in the United States for 60 cents per box.

Charles Myers Wm. Bantz Canal Street Massion Dean’s Kidsey Pilla Dean Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. C U. S

Insect Pest Problem Costs Nation Big Seed Controversy

Farmers oppose federal free seed distribution and push for funding American seed explorers abroad. C L Marlatt notes spraying costs cripple apple orchards at about 8 million dollars yearly. An illustrated example shows biological pest control used in California and China to protect orange crops.

Ohio State Grange Congress Farmers’ National Congress Rock Island, Lll United States Department of Agriculture C. L. Marlatt Department of Agriculture Washington Harwood California China San Francisco

Nearby towns brief notes from Navarre and Stanwood

Navarre on December 1 reports Miss Bertt Mortier of Cleveland visiting her parents in Navarre. Mr and Mrs John Kelly are visiting Mr and Mrs Peter McGinnis near Stanwood.

Navarre Bertt Mortier Cleveland John Kelly Peter McGinnis Stanwood

Four Die In Rutland Railway Wreck Near Vergennes

Four killed with others feared dead and several injured after a gravel train rear ended a passenger train near Vergennes Vermont on the Rutland railway. Two of the deceased are women and none have been positively identified. Two passenger cars were wrecked and set afire.

Vergennes Asociated Press Rutland Railway

Postoffice Box Rentals Readjusted Nationwide

The postoffice department announces January 1 readjustment of box rentals across the country to establish a more uniform rate system. The plan aims to equalize revenue without increasing the total, basing charges on office receipts. Minimum rate for small call boxes in small fourth class offices set at ten cents per quarter, rising to four dollars per quarter for small lock boxes at a New York City post office.

Washington Postoffice Department New York City

Prosecution closes case in Gillette Brown murder trial

Herkimer New York December 1 The prosecution in the trial of Chester Gillette for the murder of Grace Brown closed its case today. Court adjourned until Monday when final arguments will be heard and the judge will give the jury the charge.

Herkimer, N Associated Press Chester Gillette Grace Brown

township meeting approves detentions hospital aid

The November meeting of Perry township trustees approved about 3300 to be paid to the city board of health for the detention hospital project nearing completion. Township finances are strong with a surplus in the poor fund. Under 50 dollars was spent in the past month aiding the indigent. The township is divided into three districts, each trustee handles the poor fund, and only those in need receive aid. Public notices advertise sales and local ads mix with medical and travel promotions from various sources.

Perry Township City Board of Health

Washington Letter highlights Capitol repairs and new embassies

The Washington Letter notes extensive Capitol cleaning and modernization from plumbing to lighting, plus committee rooms refreshed and new chandeliers installed. It also covers the French embassy site plans, Canterbury pulpit donation, proposed new post office building, and Oct dead letter office figures showing rising undelivered letters and found money.

Capitol New York Bingville Senate House Supreme Court Beatrice May Spain S$ Street Twenty-Second Twenty-third Decatur Place Brench Paris Canterbury Randell Thomas Daridgen St. Peter and St. Paul Canterbury Cathedral William K. Carce Stephen Langton Postoffice Department Congress Washington Postoffice Union Station

Shints for Farmers Fodder Tips and Animal Health

Practical notes on fodder as winter stock support, molasses as a horse diet aid, formalin for calf scour, worming powder for hogs, striped beetle control with dried blood, cleaning dairy utensils with lime, sheep care essentials, and steady colt growth guidance from Farm Progress and South Carolina observations.

Advertised Letters and Local Notices 1906

List of unclaimed letters at the post office dated November 26 1906 including Maggie Miller R T Huffman Jacob rouse Claire Rogers Snyder Daly J T Stout James Wolfington L K Persons and others. Also herbal remedy Rocky Mountain Tea advertisement and sealed bids for Canton infirmary groceries coal and beef for 1907 with clerk Charles E Jarvis contact info. Includes PAZO OINTMENT guarantee appeal and B and Q Chicago rail fare promo for International Live Stock Exposition with De Luxe trains and extra charges.

Passion Tadies. Rogers Claire Snyder Men Daly Chris, Jones J. T. Stout James Wolfington L. K Lous Koons P. M Stark County Infirmary Crest Board of Directors Charles BE. Jarvis Canton

Massillon Market Prices and Local Notices

Massillon market report lists daily paying prices for butter eggs dressed poultry and live stock, plus grain quotes. Also notes cheap Sunday excursions to nearby cities and a civic notice for a progressive entertainment party at Trades and Labor Assembly bar with public invitation.

Massillon Hollistar Rocky Mountain Babzly Company California Starkhire N. 288 Trades and Labor Assembly

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State Hospital County Seat News Thomas Lane Inries Gillette Holliater Baltzly Company Canal Fulton Warwick Road P. S. Tilton Chicago Baltimore & Ohio R. R Suy Drug Store E. W. Grove Pennsylvania F. L. McEwen Sirup Fermalia South Carolina Experiment Station Bulletin Pat Kilmer Sos Dr. Ner & Co Binghamton, N.Y D. Kilmer Binghamton N. Y Miller, Maggie Tinoisier The Raltzly Company Massillon Market Bridgeport Wheeling Uhrichville Lorain Reppaat
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