The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-02-27
FEBRUARY MEETING
OF THE STARK COUNTY HoRTI
CULTURAL SOCIETY
Official Report of the Session Held
at MassiIlon-Papers Read and
Committee Reports.

The February meeting oil the STARK
County horticultural Society was he'd
Wednesday. the 21st, at the residence
of M. W. Oberlin, 80 East Oak street,
Massillon.
The morning hours were rainy and
damp, the roads and streets in bad
condition, but these things did not
stay the 65 members and friends from
vending their way to the cheerful
and inviting home of our host and
hostess, who greeted them with
hearty welcome, and contributed so
much to make the meeting one of
profit, pleasure and social recreation.
Their effort was recognized and en-
ioyed by all present.
1t is fitting to make mention of the
grand roses, carnations and hyacinths
exhibited by A. Weaver, florist, of
Massilion; also the roses, carnations
and variety of other flowers by c..
w. Faust, florist, of Canton. Mr..
Weaver donated the flowers, part to
our hostess, and part to the society.
Several, who very much desired some
of these flowers, offered to buy them.
the money go into the treasury.
Accordingly, Mrs. Monnot was ap-
pointed to take charge of the sale of
flowers and a neat little sum was
realized. This was a new feature in
the proceedings of the society.
Mr.. Faust requested that the large
collection of carnations which he
brought be distributed gratuitiously
among those present, as he had
brought them with that intention.
The other flowers were donated to the
society. The favor of each of these
gentlemen and greatly appreciated.
The maxim, Business before
pleasure" was reversed, and the so
cial hour and dinner came first and
working afterward followed.
After all had partaken of the sump-
tuous dinner, President Hanna called
the meeting to order, and proceeded in
the regular order of business Min
utes Of January meeting read and ap.
proved. w. H. Hershey was appoint.
ed to collect membership dues.
pondence-Secretary report
ed having received from the secreta-
ry of the State horticultural society
request for a brief report of this
society for the year 1905, to be en-
bodied in the annual report of the
Z State Society. Secretary complied
2 with request, and forwarded same to
the state secretary.
Papers and Discussions-Georg
Leeper, who had been appointed to
prepare a paper on Legislation for
the farmer" was not prepared and
requested Clayton Holl to open the
question for discussion.
1t seemed this question could not
pass by as a petition relating to
House joint resolution, No. 20, by
Harper of Summit county, lay on the
table awaiting signatures.
Mr. Holl, after some hesitations said
he believed the Longworth law should
be repealed, and that the petition
should be signed by the taXpaying peo-
pie aud forwarded to the legislature
This proposition is up in hope OF de-
feat
Bondholders themselves admit that
probably their holdings amount to
b126, 100000. Another feature this
law which exempted millions from
taxation went into effect at once,
which is seldom the case when law
Is passed.
NJ. w. Oberlin said this is one of the
things that is hard to reach or proba-
bly, adjust. Had not made thorough
study of the question, and was not
sure whether it was a good thing or
not. These bonds are for municipal
interests. True, they are bought
largely by monied men, because they
Are a safe investment and have
long time to run. Was satisfied that
It operated unfairly against the farm
er, because rural property is generally
fairly listed Thinks all property
Dught to be taxed. Further said that
II the Office of tax inquisitor be abol.
lshed this will be another thing that
will operate against the farmer and
common property owners.
H. r. Swallen said the only re-
Heeming quality would be a higher
premium on bonds. Thinks the petit
lion should be signed,
F. EVersole said he attended four
farmers Institutes and the petition
was freely signed.
F. r. Hanna said bonds sold today
under the exemption law bring higher
premium than formerly, and cited
The case of Canton school bonds.
QUESTION DRAWER.
No Addressed to C. w. Faust
Name two varieties of Strawberries
Tor home use. One perfect and one
imperfect variety. Mr.. Faust had left
the meeting and F. r. Hanna answer
3D. Haverland for perfect variety.
No. Addressed to M. W. Oberlin
How can roads be improved without
additional tax levy? Mr.. Oberlin an
KMered hY the intellipent annlication