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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1905
Page
6
Washington reports the Forest Service will study wood distillation as a way to utilize waste from lumbering. Thomas W. Pritchard and chemist Mr. Rateward will lead field tests, assessing methods, yields, and possible uses for tops and slahes.
The article urges using down timber and stumps from cut over coniferous forests and mill slabs for wood distillation to reduce fire risk and lower land clearing costs. It notes Pacific coast sawmills hold suitable material and roots may also be used. The Forest Service seeks cooperation and practical suggestions.
Canton police court reports two men, William Nixon and Daniel DiCenzo, convicted of manslaughter with knives following Jungle incidents. Nixon to five years, DiCenzo seven. Other cases include thefts, false fingerings, and a pending assault charge against James E Long with bond set at 700 dollars.
Advertisement lists unclaimed letters at the post office and includes a testimonial for Dr A W Chase's Ointment claiming cure for piles. Names appear as recipients and several people are named in the letter section. The ad market tone emphasizes the advertised product and money back guarantee.
The Massillon lodge of Elks held its annual lodge of sorrow at the Armory with over fifty members present. Hon. Robert A. Pollock of North Lawrence delivered the eulogy and Hon. C. C. Bow of Canton spoke on lodge principles as members and other attendees honored absent brothers Ess, Meyers, Young, Allbaugh, Wilhelm, Putman, Wetter, Gillam, and Whitman.
Washington reports from General Superintendent Kimball sum up the life saving service year. Crews saved or aided 1,141 vessels, with warnings aiding 83 steamers and 88 sailing vessels. 4,089 lives affected in 265 disasters, $10.4 million value, and 27 fatalities. Pension and retirement appeals urged for dependents and disabled crew members.
The body of Anthony Moore of Smithville was brought to Navarre for burial at noon Monday. Miss Ruth Loew returned from a several day visit in Pittsburg. Miss Helen Case of Loudonville was also in town, with details continued in the next column.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder ailments claiming it corrects urinary issues and nighttime awakening. It touts wide sale in bottles and a free mail offer, with address in Binghamton New York. Also includes local notices of a Wilmot marriage and tax collector schedule for Massillon Perry and Tuscarawas townships and Massillon.
Warning against mercurial remedies for catarrh and urging only prescription use. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. H. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as an internal remedy to the blood and mucous surfaces. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation with price noted.
Forecaster Bassler predicts the Ohio River will crest near forty feet Tuesday after rising to twenty four feet in Cincinnati. Peaks at Parkersburg 6.1, Point Pleasant 4.8, Portsmouth 6.4, with Pittsburgh at 22. Lowlands near Pittsburgh partially submerged as cold weather slows the rise. water receded over two feet by 10 o'clock and the thermometer stood fifteen degrees above zero.
Rail timetable notice lists new Pennsylvenia Lines schedules effective Sunday November 26 1905 from Massillon station for east and west routes with multiple departures daily and notes contact F L McEwen ticket agent Pennsylvania Co Massillon for details
A weekly excursion runs from Massillon to Cleveland aboard the Wabash system every Sunday. The round trip fare is 81.60 dollars, with departures from Massillon at 6 10 a m and returns from Cleveland at 7 45 a m.
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