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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1906

Page

3

Pure Food Law Curbs Named Adulterants in Nation

Ohio State figures discuss a proposed departmental branch with Ohio State University to train teachers and superintendents across elementary and secondary levels. State School Commissioner Jones argues the move would supplement normal schools and enhance educational facilities amid a $3 million treasury balance, with the issue poised for the next general assembly.

Jones Ohio State University Ohio Schoolmasters’ Club Columbus Altho General Assembly

Reading Bulletin Shows Farm Home Conveniences

A Department of Agriculture bulletin outlines low cost ways for farmers to equip homes with water supply, plumbing, bathrooms, sewage disposal and heating. It covers elevated tanks, windmills, site selection, sunlight, kitchen layout, safe sewage plans and modern stoves as a key comfort and health factor.

Department of Agriculture Ely Ahce

Rural improvements urged through department bulletin

The article notes that better roads telephone and rural mail delivery reduce farmer isolation and raise interest in neighbors' improvements. It argues the department bulletin best meets these desires by detailing essentials for a comfortable home.

Department

Navarre Farmers Institute Program Set For Jan 4 5

The Navarre farmers institute outlines a two day program with morning addresses by Mayor Warwick and F M Frederick on fertility Clover and potato growing plus sessions on agricultural education and rural schools. Afternoon programs feature songs, readings by local students, insect and fruit topics and committee reports. Evening programs include musical solos and lectures on farming evolution and business farming. Friday and Saturday include invocation discussions questions and committee appointments with Navarre grammar school participants.

Farmers’ Institute Navarre Warwick F. M. Frederick S. J. Baldwin Cary W. Montgomery Merry Farmer Boy Navarre Grammar School Jd. Baldwin Bernardo de] Carpio Karl Z. Shetler H. J. Janson Joseph M. Markley Lee Prouts John Yartline

Skylight fall injures two men at tailor shop

Johnson Moore fell from the three story hotel roof through a skylight and onto J. M. Klotz’s tailor shop floor, escaping instant death by a wire netting. William Neuser, at the table beneath, suffered cuts from shattered glass but was only slightly injured.

Johnson Moore Conrad J. 4. Klotz Moore Altho William Neuser Mr. Neuser

From the Ashes a Wondrous Woman Emerges

Fragmentary verse notes a figure rising from past ruins and hints at wealth and promise. It mentions Rocky Mountain Tea and The Baltaly Company, plus Redmond racing Sundays via the W. a LE, leaving unclear facts and several garbled names.

Rocky Mountain Tea the Baltaly Company

Death of Judge Ricks in Massillon News From Ohio Judge Ricks Passes Away

Judge Augustog J. Ricks aged 63 and longtime Massillon resident dies in New York after illness. He served in the Civil War and later as judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. Family accompanied the body to Massillon. details of his early career and public service recorded.

Augustog J. Ricks United States District Court Northern District Ohio Massillon St. Luke’s Hospital New York Ralph 8. Rounds Charles A. Ricks Cleveland William I. Ricks Ricks Prospect Street Judge Ricks Charles F. Ricks Germany Wear Brookfield Kentucky Burnside East Tennessee Cumberland Gap Knoxville Milo S. Hascall Twenty-third Army Atlanta J. D. Cox North Carolina Lee Appomattoxy 23Rd Army Corps Thestaff J. G Cox Pine Woods Ricks Bogan Tenn Baxter, Champion & Ricks Knoxville Daily Chronicle Knoxville Chronicle Anson Pease Martin Welker United States Court Northern District of Military Order of the Loyal Legion Kenyon College I Northern

Funeral for Judge Ricks Planned in Massillon

The long serving chancellor of the Diocese of Northern Ohio, Judge Ricks, died after illness. A funeral will be held at 1 30 PM from the Ricka residence 60 Prospect Street Massillon with Bishop Leonard and Rev E J Craft officiating. A large gathering includes Stark County Bar Association members and Cleveland officials. Interment is in Massillon cemetery. A Cleveland party traveled by train and electric car to Massillon for the service.

Judge Ricks Northern Ohio Protestant Episcopal Church Massillon Prospect Street Ricka William A. Leonard D. D E. J. Craft Stark County Har Association United States Cleveland J. W. McClymonds Charla Steese Baldwin J. H. Hunt C. L. McLain William A. Lynch Canton Valley Depot R. W. Taylor HB. &. Carleton Chandler United States District J.J. Sullivan Irwin Belfour Charles Buss Henry Ranney Andrew Laurie James H. Dempsey Harold Remington Reuben Hitchcock

Memorials for Judge Ricks Recap by Stark County Bar

The Stark County Bar Association met to formalize tributes to Augustus J. Ricks who died December 22, 1906 in New York City. The memorial recalls his Massillon birth February 10, 1843, Civil War service as a lieutenant, legal career with Baxter Champion and Perse, and tenure as United States district judge, noting his courage during Reconstruction era Knoxville and major court cases including the Amelia Richardson trial.

J. J. Clark Stark County Bar Association Court Room No. 2 Augustus J. Ricks F. L. Baldwin William A. Lynch Hader Robert H. Day Bar Association of Stark County Ricks Massillon New York City West Brookfield Kenyon College One Hundred and Fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteers Anson Pease Knoxville Tenn Baxter, Champion & Ricks Emma Atwater Mansilion Perse Amelia Richardson Theepurt Baxter United States Circuit Court Ohio Martin Welker United States District Court Harrison McKinley Unites States District Court Washington Ku Klux Cincinnati Cleveland Hicks Welker

Memorial for Judge Augustus J. Ricks Honors Long Service

Canton mourns Judge Augustus J. Ricks a respected jurist whose career spanned the federal courts Cleveland and county politics and wartime service. The memorial recalls his integrity independence and dedication to duty noting landmark rulings and his steadfast character as a lawyer judge and comrade.

Mourning Post Action for Departed Comrade

The post recommends draping the charter in mourning for thirty days and inscribing a copy to the bereaved widow. Acknowledges the comrade as a soldier and jurist who fulfilled duties conscientiously and fearlessly. The committee includes Jacob Snyver Jr., Peter Scharles, and J. W. McClymonds, with copy to city papers.

Cient Altho Papres Jacob Snyver, JR Peter Scharles J. W. McClymonds

Supervisor Elected In Perry Township Road Board

Trustees of Perry township elected August Braun as supervisor of roads at a Thursday meeting. The board also decided not to provide city funds for a detention hospital. Braun is paid twenty five cents per hour and serves until replaced by the township board.

Perry Township August Braun

Nearby Towns and Navarre News Roundup

Beach City reports skinner of Beach City Commercial visiting with family and revival meetings set at U B church as livery and ruber factories employ about thirty. three saloons busy. Navarre notes brakeman W F Browne wall injured near Burton's siding. Canton resident crewman hospitalized. Also reports visitors from Cleveland Akron Wooster Massillon and Reverend Poulton’s parishioners.

Beach City Skinner Campbell Curtis Exline Western Reserve U. B Navarre W. F. Brownewall Wabash Railroad Company South McKinley Avenue Canton Burton’s Siding J. L. Rosier Cleveland Bessie Rosenberry Akron Wooster Wooster University J. M. Poulton Massillon

Christmas Eve disturbance rocks Fulton streets

Christmas Eve brought loud and unusual street fights at Canal and Liberty, testing the lockup to capacity. Advertisements promote laxatives and health products while train routes and low fares to Baltimore and Washington are offered with De Luxe cars and diverse routes after December 16.

Canal Liberty Streets Tts

Swamp-Root Ad Targets Kidney and Bladder Trouble

A vintage advertisement promotes Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder issues. It claims benefits for both men and women and urges readers to send for a sample, pamphlet, and testimonials while noting the product is sold in 50 cent and one dollar bottles. The ad provides the company address in Binghamton New York and emphasizes using the exact product name.

Miail Tree Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N.Y

Harmless whitening methods for laundry in early guide

A historical guide promotes kerosene as a safe cloth whitener for yellowed fabrics. It advises one tablespoon per gallon of water and describes an emulsion of equal kerosene, clear linseed oil, and turpentine for heavily soiled garments. Warm soapsuds with a touch of emulsion are recommended, plus borax soaps free of alkali for washing.

Meerschaum Pipe Inventor Kavol Kowates of Pesth

Kavol Kowates, a Pesth shoemaker, created the first meerschaum pipe from a white lightweight clay gifted by Count Andrassy of Pesth. He carved two pipes, inspiring a global industry. the original Kowates pipe remains in the Pesth museum.

Kavol Kowates Count Andrassy Turkey Kavol Koveates Pesth Count’ Andrassy Karol Kowates Pesth Museum

Massillon Market Prices and Local Notices

Massillon market report shows 1906 era prices for butter eggs poultry and produce, with values per dozen or per bushel including potatoes apples and sausage. The page also contains a testimonial for Deans Ointment and a brief note about ticket agent rates for homer seekers, attributed to local officials.

Massillon Lee B. & O

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