Letter From the Border Describes Army Life at Fort Bliss
Park E. Houghton of the Band 3d Ohio Infantry writes from Fort Bliss El Paso Texas about muster out plans, pay rates, and duties. He notes regiments returning home around December 5th and details his upgrades from private to quartermaster sergeant with potential for commission. He offers to obtain a Navajo blanket from New Mexico via the chaplain and explains logistics of clothing and equipment issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serg
P. E. Houghton
Headquarters Co
Co. I
Wisconsin
Carolina
Vermont
New York
Illinois
Lyman R. Briggs
U.S
New Mexico
20Th
U. S. Infantry
Fort Bliss
Park E. Houghton
3D Ohio Infantry
Ft. Bliss
el Paso, Tex
Death of Aged Lady Lydia Hackman at 86
Lydia Hackman, long known to Dalton residents, died Friday at her home east of town after a brief illness due to old age. She never married and is survived by numerous nephews and nieces. The Mennonite church member lived alone since 1884 and was visited by many. funeral Sunday was led by Pastor Benjamin Good with David Wenger assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Hackman
Dalton
Henry Horst
J. H
Jacob Lehman
Canton
Henry
John Hackman
Baughman Township
John H Stoll
Butte
Montana
Jacob Stauffer
Goshen
Ind
John Elser
Progress
John Sargent
Lemoyne
Amanda Marks
Marion
Will
Jacob Hackman
Toledo
Chicago
Ill
Frank Hackman
Sycamore
Joseph Hackman
Wallbridge
Ohio
Lydia
Mennonite Church
Benjamin Good
David Wenger
Social Notes Highlight Community Events and Weddings
The column lists the Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs. R. J. Stinson’s home, a 40‑guest youth party at the I O O F hall with games and refreshments, and multiple marriages including Pearl E. Harding to Charles L. Blacksten and Clarence J. Smucker to Clara May Martin. Thanksgiving dinners feature many local families, and a Presbyterian social receives thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence J. Smucker
Clara May Martin
I. W. Royer
Geo. W. Martin
Here
Smithville
Acceptable Gift Suggestion for Holidays
A gift idea for mothers and friends is The Ladies Home Journal at $1.50 per year. Gift cards with the donor’s name are mailed to arrive on Christmas morning. Ernest F. Scott, authorized agent for Ladies Home Journal, Saturday Evening Post, and The Country Gentleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Home Journal
Ernest F. Scott
Country Hontieman
Bits of Byplay 1915 Cupid Pup Love
A Cincinnati Enquirer snippet describes Bang Wan a sentimental pup who coos like a dove and, when Dan Cupid intervenes, falls in love. The light item hints at romantic antics and playful canine charm in a dated humorous vignette.
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Bang
Wan
Dan Cupid
The Wise Fool Exchange on Expecting the Unexpected
A short dialogue frames the lesson that life’s surprises occur when least anticipated. The sage notes the inevitability of the unpredicted, while the fool counters that time teaches us to foresee it. The exchange highlights contrasting viewpoints on readiness and chance.
Cheer Up! Old Hard Luck Walks Toward The Smile
A cheerfully hopeful piece describes Old Hard Luck dodging misfortune as a man who keeps smiling despite his hurts. The tone celebrates resilience and an upbeat attitude in the face of adversity.
Broad minded nan and a voting twin
A playful dialogue describes a broad minded nan and a man who votes the same ticket as the speaker. The exchange uses nicknames like Wilie-Paw and Paw to illustrate shared political affinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paw
Wilie
Son
Premature Gray Hair Tied to Family Trait
A poetical reflection notes that when a woman’s hair turns gray early it is not age but a inherited family trait, implying premature graying as a hereditary characteristic.
It is understood a straight line shortens the distance
A humorous exchange sees a character note the straight line is the shortest path between two points, while a grouchy reply jokes that taxicab drivers miss that fact.
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Huhl
Old Fogg
Betts and Kilgore Contrasts Highlight Wages
A Cincinnati Enquirer verse notes Oswald Betts earns more than he admits while Springfield Union contrasts Lazarus Kilgore who earns twice what he does but believes he is worth more. The quatrains play on perceived value and wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswald Betts
Cincinnati Enquirer
Lazarus Kilgore
Springfield (Mass
The Billion Dollar Mystery Letter From Celina to Wapakoneta
A letter received from Celina Ohio by a Wapakoneta man discusses a riddle about seal items and a request about a person named Anna. The text questions praise for dogs and whether Anna is present, reflecting a personal correspondence tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
di Freinz
Anne
Celina
Names in Names Iva Beard Misses Address in Shelbyville
Iva Beard of Shelbyville Kentucky is noted as living there though no residence is listed. The item highlights the lack of an address for the individual in question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Beard
Shelbyville, Ky
Quiet Wedding Unites Miss Emmet Slank and Buzz Nelson
A quiet Wednesday evening ceremony at J. P. Stancart's home joined Emmet Slank and Buzz Nelson in marriage. The bride, a store clerk, wore light blue overalls, while the groom, a prosperous farmer, will establish residence in his furnished home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Stancart
Emmet Slank
Buzz Nelson
Ohio Secretary Approves Name Change for Medical Society
The Ohio secretary of state approves a name change for the Verhavay Betebseglyzo Egylet Alapszabalyal to Verohavay Betegseglyzo Egylet Alapszabalyal Yal 106 Dik Fiok. The organizations’ official designation is updated as per the authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State of Ohio
Verhavay
Musings on sympathy manners and daily life
Luke Mokuke reflects on the awkwardness of sympathy from undertakers and the clash between etiquette and reality. He jokes about wealthier talkers, the appetite for nostalgia, dancing, and the ironic costs of compassion in everyday scenes.
Athenian Society to Meet Friday December 8
School notes report a two day Thanksgiving vacation and exams finished. Loyal Camp must wear glasses due to measles, others with measles returning to school. Athenian Society holds second meeting Friday Dec 8, with everyone invited. Basketball team orders black and cardinal sweaters and travels to Mt Eaton next Friday hoping for victory. Team lineup includes Ernest Douglas Elmer Springer Leslie Haney Lloyd Lehman John Shisler Russell Eckard C R Douglas Loyal Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athenian Society
Mt. Eaton
Ernest Douglas
Elmer Springer
Leslie Haney
Lloyd Lehman
John Shisler
Russell Eckard
C. R. Douglas
Loyal Camp
Clarence James
Christmas gift ideas from Mrs Bottomley in fashion feature
Mrs Bottomley offers timely gift suggestions in this issue's fashion article. The piece highlights thoughtful items suitable for holiday giving and outlines style tips for easy shopping this season.
W C T U Meetings Set At M E Church On Saturday
W C T U schedules sessions at the M E church December 9 with Mrs R J Smith county president and Miss Clarice Aikin state speaker leading both 2 PM and 7 PM meetings. Secretary urges full attendance and asks members to set aside duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
R. J. Smith
Clarice Aikin
Bellfontaine
Accident at Reliance Plant Causes Blood Poisoning
John Herman of Massillon underwent an operation at the city hospital for removal of steel fragments that pierced his leg and hand in an accident a week earlier at Reliance Manufacturing Co. Blood poisoning developed, but his condition was reported as improved this morning by his family. Drs. J. S. Williams and D. S. Gardner performed the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Herman
Massillon
City Hospital
Reliance Manufacturing Co
Obituary Notice Mrs Sabina Gorman 94
Mrs Sabina Gorman of Barberton widow of Richard R Gorman died Thursday night at 94. Born in Sligo Ireland she came to the United States at nine and lived in Scranton East Palestine North Lawrence Mansfield Fresno and Colorado. Survived by seven of twelve children including William M Anna Parks John Ryan and four generations. Funeral at St James Church Canal Fulton at nine Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ryan
Barberton
Sabina Gorman
Gorman
Sligo
Ireland
Richard R. Gorman
Scranton
East Palestine
North Lawrence
William M
Washington, D. C
Anna
James Parks
Dalton
Charles
Mansfield
P. F. Gorman
Fresno
Cal
P. J. Gorman
Colorado
St. James Church
Canal Fulton
Misplaced Blame and Absurd Appetite In Lively Rant
A humorous but tangled gibe about a man blaming dyspepsia on his wife’s cooking while declaring he will eat numerous dog breeds and pushy behavior. The piece riffs on attention shifts from boasting to knocking others and a hero medal failing to help when mishaps occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bernards
Sonnenberg Items. Family News From Wooster Area
Local notes from Sonnenberg dated December report several illnesses and recoveries including Sarah Amstutz with pneumonia and measles, Measles case in George Kirchhofer, Simon Gerber's safe Los Angeles trip, Meadoff health scare for Menno Nussbaum, and Louis Geiser leaving hospital in Los Angeles. Farm product sale at Sonnenberg school raised 56.55 dollars with varied items including gladiola bulbs misidentified as candies. Missionary society committee named and church events noted. year 1917 planning and Orrville meetings referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah
Aaron Amstutz
Simon A. Gerber
Los Angeles
Cal
Menno
Jacob Nussbaum
George
LE. E. Kirchhofer
Louis Geiser
E. A. Basinger
Tipton
Sonnenberg
Salem
Belgium
Lehman
D. L. Zuercher
Enoch Springer
Dan. S. Schneck
Edwin Moser
Missionary Society of the
Salem Church
Rev
R. Detweiler
Goshen
Ind
Mennonite
Orrville
For Sale: 5-room House With Acreage Near Dalton Ohio
Property 14 miles southeast of Dalton features a five room house and one acre of land. Listed by Lewis May, Rt. 2 Dalton Ohio, December 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Lewis May
Ohio
West Lebanon News Briefs Dec 4 Thanksgiving Program and Visits
The West Lebanon schools held a December 4 Thanksgiving program with songs recitations and exercises enjoyed by attendees. Out of town visitors attended and local families shared late November activities. A paving contractor began grading the Mt Eaton to West Lebanon road last week. Births include Alta Hofacre's daughter. The cemetery association plans a chicken soup supper and parcel post sale in Poor Man's hall on Saturday night December 9.
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West Lebanon
Franklin Spangler
Donald
Robert
Arthur Smith
Mabel
Ralph Flounders
Massillon
Miss Lorinda
Earl Weirich
Mt. Eaton
Alta Hofacre
Cemetery Association
Poorman’s Hall
Furs Buy Prices Announced by Lawrence Against Skunk Possum
Lawrence store opposite the 1st National publicizes fur prices for skunk, possum, mink, and coon with No. 1 to No. 3 class ratings. Hides are listed with cow at 20 cents per pound and horse hides from $5 to $8 by size and color. The notice remains in effect until the paper announces a change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
1St National
When A Man's A Man Harold Bell Wright at Scotts
A literary notice features Harold Bell Wright’s When A Man's A Man showcased at Scott's venue. The piece highlights the author and the book as a featured read in the local listing.
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Harold Bell Wright
Scott's
No Increase in Price for Foley Kidney Pills Say Ad
An advertisement asserts Foley Kidney Pills remain affordable as prices rise for food and clothing. It urges those with weak or ailing kidneys to use the remedy to ease backache sore muscles and bladder trouble, citing A. J. White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. White
Public sale listing near Dalton on Lincoln Highway
On Thursday December 14 1916 John Swisher offers a public sale 24 miles east of Dalton on the Lincoln Highway. Items include mares cows calves sows shoats hogs implements wagons and farm gear plus half interest in 974 acres of wheat. Sale starts at noon with John Brenner as auctioneer and Jacob A Moser as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Swisher
Dalton
Lincoln Highway
John Brenner
Jacob A, Moser
Estate notice of Susannah Cocklin’s administrator
The undersigned is appointed Administrator of the estate of Susannah Cocklin late of Wayne County Ohio deceased. All persons indebted to the estate must pay promptly and those with claims should present them duly authenticated for allowance. L Rudy Dalton Ohio November 28 1916.
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Susannah Cocklin
Wayne County
Ohio
Henticated
Rudy
Dalton
Wooster
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Social Notes
Ladies Aid
M. E. Church
R. J. Stinson
I. O. O. F. Hall
C. E. Slusser
C. W. Breece
Eva Mathie
Rose Miller
Ed. Slusser
Perry Slusser
Kate
Levi Heibner
Jacob von Gunten
Warren Locke
Hester Oberlin
Albert Shilling
Stanwood
Andrew Hofacre
Harvey Reath
Cleveland
Royal Totten
Presbyterian Parsonage
Miller-Tait
Fred L. Miller
Brockwayville
Janet Tait
Dalton, O
H. R. Peoples
Elk Street
E. M. Dietrich
Reformed Church
Miller
Pittsburg
Mayport
Miss Tait
Wualiam Tait
W. Mahoning Street
By Luke McLuke
The
Luke Mokuke
Waxtree
W.C.T.U. Meetings
Wesley Schneck
the Wooster
Abe Pickle
Knoxville, Tenn
Neuenschwander
Eli Nussbaum
Kidron
Jr. C. E. Society of the
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