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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1905

Page

2

Last Stark County Horticultural Society Meeting Honors

The Stark County Horticultural Society held its largest meeting in years at the county infirmary on December 20 with 150 members and visitors. Officers were elected. President Rockhill gave a valedictory urging youth engagement and school cooperation in agriculture and domestic science. Mrs. Etta Wolf's death was noted and committees formed for resolutions and memberships.

Stark County Horticultural Society County Infirmary Strachenbrod H. Rockhill J. F. Roth Clayton Hall S. P. Killinger Alfaretta Sayler Bitterspaugh Etta Wolf Canton William Putt Canal Felton Rockshil Putt Mansfield Reformatory C. W. Skeels Charity Batch School M. Bitzer W. H. Hershey Mr. Bitzer W. H. Hollibaugh Clayton Hell Baldwin Stark Weaver Sweet Grimes J. W. Eggert Stack William Putt Niesz H. A. Hollibaugh Oneida Jefferson Gaether J. K. McDowell Clayton Holl William Bitterspaugh Frank A. Hanna George le Leeper Massillon Ss. O. Eggert William Bittersaugh Ww. Bechtel New Berlin S. H. Rockhill Levi Stomp Levi Stump Ohio State Grange Columbus Ohio State University Grange University Horticultural Society Country School Mechanica State University State Grange Pomona Grange Greece Rome Rockhill West Tuscarawas Street Wolf Eggert J. J. Bast M. W. Oberlin

Printing bids and 1906 meetings for Canton club

The Independent and the Morning News report executive committee bids for 1906 printing awarded to the Morning News for 42.50. Monthly meeting schedule lists Canton and Massillon venues with officers and members named. January 17 1906 meeting to be at J W Pontius residence with topic on state noxious laws.

Seeenenteres William J. Hershey Treas Executive Committee The Independent Morning Newa H.R Swallen Morning News J. W. Pontius Canton M. W. Oberlin Massillon Amos B. Mase Navarre Nimisilla Park William Pennock Marlboro Crystal Springs Tabernacle C. D. Basht Fairmount Children’s Home County Infirmary M. Bitzer New Berlin William Ritterspaugh Jacob Knoll Alliance C. W. Skeels Neisz John F. Roth J. R. Matthews H. A. Hollibaugh Charles Ream Clayton Hall Druckenbrod West Tuscarawas Street S. H. Rockhill S. O. Eggert

Canal improvements urged as state seeks more funds

Ohio canal progress remains projected with Massillon oversight as the public works board asks the General Assembly for further appropriations. Delays from contract litigation slowed a four month gap between Cleveland and Akron, but plans for concrete locks and expanded waterways to the Gulf persist, with maintenance and deficit figures noted.

Ohio Canal Massillon State Board of Public Works R. B. Crawford Cleveland Akron United States Lake Erie Gulf of Mexico Dresden Muskingum Ohio Mississippi New Bremen Defiance Miami and Erie Canal Cincinnati Dayton

Morales to join Jimenez as turmoil grips San Domingo

Reports from San Domingo indicate mounting conflict as President Morales reportedly leaves the capital to join the Jimistas. The Dominican governor defies the government, barricades the town, and a decree removes him. The U S and Dominican authorities deem it an internal issue and will not intervene yet.

Washington Associated Press State Navy San Domingo Porta Planta State Department Secretary of War Customs Edwards Morales

Fund to buy wedding gift for Alice Roosevelt

Citizens of eastern Oregon launch a drive to raise subscriptions for a marriage present to Alice Roosevelt. Each person can give up to ten cents, with state treasurers sending funds to the treasury secretary. Subscriptions close in February, with an estimated total of about 800000 dollars.

Baker City Ore Associated Press Alice Roosevelt Secretary of the Treasury

Bandits Try Robbing Chicago Trolley Car

Five bandits attempted a trolley car robbery in Chicago last night. They fired through the car top demanding money as passengers fled in fear. The conductor moved the trolley and the motorman disabled two robbers with the motor crank. Police arrived to capture the others.

Chicago Associated Press

Missing President Morales Chased by Troops in San Domingo

From San Domingo on December 26 a report by Associated Press says troops are pursuing President Morales who left the capital days ago and whose location remains unknown.

San Domingo Associated Press Morales

Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments and Hall's Cure

Warning against mercury containing catarrh treatments. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective when taken internally. Advertising notes testimonials available and druggists carry the product. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F.J Cheney& Co Toledo Ohio F. J. Cheney & Co Hali Kilmer Bright Kilner

Big Christmas Tree Brightens Charity Rotch School

Charity Rotch school pupils enjoyed a large Christmas tree celebration with dismantling, distributing gifts, and a turkey dinner. Merchants in Massillon contributed to the event, marking the first time such a grand festivity was held at the school.

Charity Rotch School Massillon

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