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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
1
Willard Kerstetter thirteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Kerstetter broke his right arm last Tuesday afternoon while returning from a boy scouts outing at Odell Lake. The engine stopped near Wooster and he jumped out to crank the machine when the crank backfired striking his wrist.
The McElhinney Stinson reunion was held Wednesday at the E S Martin home near Burton City with about 200 attendees. Dinner was served on the lawn as Lee Douglas of Burton City acted as master of ceremonies and speakers from Dalton and Cleveland delivered addresses. The married men beat the single men 24 to 16 in a baseball game.
The Baughman Grange will hold its regular meeting on Thursday night August 26 instead of Friday. A strong program is planned featuring a song, recitations by Robt Graber and Florence Gatehouse, a vocal duet by Grace and Hazel Rehm, and Pioneer Stories of Ohio by E C Weygandt.
Benj Monodon of East Union and Elma Hudnot of Applecreek are issued a marriage license. Walter W Sigler of Wooster and Carrie Ginther of Shreve are granted a marriage license.
All persons knowing themselves indebted to Ben H. Nolt, agent for J. R. Watkins Co., must pay the undersigned or the First National Bank, Dalton, Ohio, at the earliest date. E. H. Goon, D. H. Eberly, R. D. No. 1, Dalton, Ohio.
An appeal offers payment for info about people and business in local communities. Respond by mail to P O box 402 Columbus Ohio.
Three act comedy The Arrival of Kitty to be presented at Baughman Grange Hall on Tuesday evening August 31. Admission 50 cents and 25 cents for students.
Sunday School at 9 30 A M led by DB W Buchwalter superintendent. Preaching at 7 30 P M by Dr Orcutt at the M E Church with John N Moore pastor.
The church led by Pastor R. E. Conrad schedules Sunday School at 9 30 A M and C E at 8 P M with no preaching services for two weeks due to the pastor's absence.
U P Church sets Bible School at 9 30 A M with A J White as superintendent Public Worship at 10 30 A M Y P C U at 6 30 P M Topic The Beauties and Wonders of Gods world Psalm 65 1 13 Mid week prayer 7 30 Wednesday Topic An incorruptible Crown 1 Cor 9 25 Rev H Ray Shear is Pastor
Time table shows West bound 11 18 A M and East bound 6 29 P M. Autumn notes replace the summer weather. Families visiting from Akron Trail and Wooster area. Ivan Boone buys property west of Wooster and moves next month. Rev David Amstutz barn fire costs Sonnenberg Insurance 3500 due to lightning. Mrs Moser birthday surprise attracts about 60 relatives. Melvin Kirchhofer shows slow improvement and weaker lung discharge.
Charles Burton Feasel born January 4 1869 in Dalton died August 13 1920 at his Lake Winnemisset home near DeLand Florida at 51 years 7 months and 9 days He married Regine Fisher March 15 1894 and leaves three children Emmett Edna Ellis and grandchild Richard along with his mother Augusta Cully and brother W H Feasel The 1917 Florida move extended his life but a cerebral hemorrhage at 2 am ended his illness Funeral services were held at home and at the Presbyterian church He worked with his father before taking over the business and was active in church and temperance efforts.
Christian Badertscher, 54, of Sonnenberg, died Thursday at his home from Brights disease and high blood pressure. Survived by wife, mother, four children, three brothers, two sisters and nine grandchildren. Funeral held Saturday at 1 PM at home and 2 PM at Salem church.
Readable line states Best National coal oil offered by Service Heating and Plumbing Co with emphasis on value and availability. Local ad-like brief notes brand and shop location for readers seeking heating supplies.
The fragment asserts that attacks are false and contrary to common sense and cannot be sustained if evil, but lacks named persons, places, or events to anchor a news item.
An essay by Benjamin Karr argues that false portrayals of state police as brutal oppressors harm public welfare. He notes records, order, and aid by troopers in disasters and law enforcement prove the system’s value, urging readers to judge by results rather than rumor. The piece also includes a light aside about admiring talent.
Clyde Shilling aged 30 died in a Cleveland hospital last Friday and was buried at Dalton cemetery Monday afternoon. He was a son of Mr. Clark Shilling of Pleasant Valley and survived by two sisters Miss Hazel Shilling of Canton and Miss Ruth Haney of Elyria.
Eighteenth annual McClelland reunion moves to Wooster City Park on Saturday August 28 due to park unavailability. All relatives and friends urged to attend. Cha s McClelland president Jene Martin secretary.
The 1920 squirrel hunting season runs from September 15 to October 20. Licenses are available at the village clerk E. F. Scott in the Gazette Building Dalton Ohio.
Mr and Mrs Drake of Pontiac Michigan will leap from Wertz Block into a water tank on main street Friday night August 27 at the Band Carnival. The Drakes are long known for record water jumps and are highly recommended. Committee invites all to witness the stunt.
Garnetta Tribe No. 45 of West Lebanon Ohio announces a festival on Saturday night August 28 1920 with ice cream cake watermelon peanuts and other seasonal delicacies. Music by the West Lebanon band. Come and meet your friends.
Notice that Homestead fertilizers line of American Chemical Co. Cleveland is now handled by Lincoln Highway Feed Co. formerly under J. W. Caldwell. Company promises to meet farmer needs for quality and quantity Locally referenced as based in Lincoln.
DAN B AMSTUTZ states the cider mill will operate on Wednesdays each week until further notice. The notice is brief with no additional details on location or hours.
A note expresses longing to attend the Dalton event on August 27 1920 where the band will start playing the songs Hold Me In Your Arms Dear Heart Let the Rest of the World Go By and When Shadows Fall with the wish to be there for the music and mood.
A historical English tale recalls the saddler of Bawtry who was hanged for refusing a farewell drink before execution. The procession paused for ale, he declined, and a reprieve arrived moments later via a breathless horseman, halting the hanging.
Mr John M Strohm and wife from Massillon visited the Gazette office en route to the Carr school reunion. Miss Margaret Cully of Alliance Rev Moore and family attended a six o clock dinner at the DeArment Cooney home. Several couples joined the Fraze reunion at the Graber home in Stanwood. Russell Lessey the Bay wonder horseshoe pitcher from Marshallville placed twelfth at Akron nationals, posting 1623 points, 531 ringers and 66 double ringers. Frank Jackson of Kellerton Iowa won first with 1790 points, 850 ringers and 104 double ringers. Mr and Mrs Glenn Rosier entertained guests for Sunday dinner including Evans family, Weaver, Watts, Beardsley, Larbach, Leona Johnson, Harvey Weirich, Kosier and James Snyder.
Dal ton and Sugar Creek township schools announce new text books and a fine line of school supplies now available at Scott’s. Schools open Monday September 6 in all grades and high school.
Service Heating and Plumbing Co of Dalton Ohio announces arrival of Cyphus rubber roofing in two and three-ply varieties. They offer full installation or supply only for customers to complete the work.
A car load of salt is offered at McDowell's Warehouse with pricing aimed at fast delivery.
The Fulton Renova Car Co announces purchases of Red or White oak timber in tracts or cash for logs or sawed timber on board cars at the nearest shipping point. Written particulars requested. Canal Fulton Ohio. Per C K Myers, President. 37-If.
Dalton Ohio based Service Heating and Plumbing Co announces a new line of pumps in stock and indicates capability for high quality pump repair of all kinds with prompt service.
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