Sonnenberg Notes From December: Illnesses, Accidents, and Church News
Rufus Gerber continues bed rest with lung fever though improving while Mrs. Abraham Schneck and Mrs. Elizabeth Lehman recover from illnesses. Salem and Sonnenberg churches plan new sheds and a mission fundraiser yields $26.07. Benj Hilty loses a hand to corn husker accidents. Miss Minnie Oberly dies of consumption at 26. The community awaits word on Abraham Baumgartner killed in Kansas. Barn replacement at Eli Kirchhofer’s is set for Monday. OsaAN Diana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Gerber
Abraham Schneck
Elizabeth J. Lehman
Lizzie
Benj F. Loganhill
Excelsior
Sonnenberg
Salem's
John D. Bixler
Abraham and Christian Schwartz
Benj. Hilty
Putnam County
Salem 5. S
Daniel J. Steiner
Walton
Lina Bixler
David Vschantz
Canton
David PD. Gerber
Minnie Oberly
John Oberly
Nussbaum
C. Amstutz
A. A. Sommer
Halstead
Kansas
Abraham Baumgartner
Augsburger
Lolley
Trenton
Hamilton
Eli Kirchhofer
Osaan Diana
Hog butchering and community notes from Kidron
Cold weather continues as residents prepare fat hogs for sausage and other cuts. The old cheese factory again hosts hog dissections. E E Kirchhofer builds a new barn to replace one lost to fire. Rufus Gerber remains sick. Minnie Oberly’s funeral drew many mourners. she died at twenty six from consumption and grippe. A Kansas dispatch reports Abram Baumgartner, brother of Jue Baumgartner, was accidentally killed nearby. no details known. O Norvik.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Kirchhofer
Rufus Gerber
Minnie EF. Oberly
Grippe
Kansas
Abr. Baumgartner
Jue. Baumgartner
Dalton
A Parson's Farewell
A Berea minister near a thousand miles from Bindu resigns in a biting farewell sermon. He claims church members lack faith, love, and financial support, calling donations mouldy fruit then departs to become chaplain at a penitentiary.
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Clarion Office
Bindu
United Presbyterian Preaching Services This Sunday
Next Sunday at The Churches United Presbyterian holds an 11 a.m. sermon by the pastor on Building the Temple followed by an evening service at 7 o clock with Balaam. All are invited to attend these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian
Pokeberry School Reports First Month Enrollment
Pokeberry school in Baughman Township shows 19 boys and 19 girls enrolled. List of punctual students includes Lizzie Shisler Lizzie Eberly Islie Johnston Clara Mock Hilda Smith Ella Becker Ester Smith Kazel Mock Roy Krug John Johnston Allen Eberly and Ilenny Eberly. J G Kurzen is the teacher. Also local Dalton agent notes arrivals of Frederickburg Channels and Woolen skirts and Fleischers German Yarns for Tall and Winter goods.
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Pokeberry School
Baughman
Lizzie Shisler
Lizzie Eberly
Islie Johnston
Clara Mock
Hilda Smith
Ella Becker
Ester Smith
Kazel Mock
Roy Krug
John Johnston
Allen Eberly
Ilenny Eberly
J. G. Kurzen
Dalton
L’redericksburg
Fleisher
Frank Gipson
Hats and home economics in a Scott's ad
An old Scott's advertisement jokes about spending on wives vs hats, then promotes hats piano music rentals, school supplies and writing materials. It touts The Trumpeters March for piano, calling cards, and low cost writing instruments at Scott's with introductory mandolin and guitar lessons offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott's
Scott
Blairs
Weidt
Dalton Cider Press Receives Carload of Michigan Salt
A car load of fine Michigan salt arrived at the Dalton Cider Press, signaling a sizable shipment for local processing. The event highlights regional sourcing and inventory alongside ongoing operations at the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Dalton Cider Press
Hicks Almanac for 1904 Available by Mail
The Rev Iri R Hicks Almanac for 1904 is now ready and will be mailed to any address for thirty cents. It praises the elegant costly book and notes prepaid shipment. Also advertised is Worpy and Works product and Word and Works magazine at one dollar per year, with orders to WorD and Works Publishing Co in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iri
Hicks Almanac
Licks
Word and Works
Word and Works Publisiine Co
Locust St
St Louis
New Piano Pieces and Albums At Scott's Dalton Store
New music selection includes Laughing Water Across the Spot Sands Mas cagni's farewell and more for piano. Vocal pieces listed with prices from 15 to 35 cents. Mazepa Intermezzo, solo for piano, highlighted as instrumental hit of the year. Scott's News Depot Dalton offers genuine California Medicated soup by cake or box and mail copies of selections.
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Mascagni
Lersimmons
Madelaine
Scott's
California
Scott's News Depot
Dalton
Mazeppa
Scott's Music Store
Ohio
Chamberlains Colic Remedy Ad Promises Quick warding
An advertisement urges taking Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at first signs of illness to prevent an attack. It claims hundreds have success using the double dose and notes F. I. H. Pope as a seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. I. H. Pope
Meat Market Adjoins Grocery Store
A room adjoining the grocery is fitted as a Meat Market offering beef pork veal sausage wienerwurst salt and smoked meats fresh oysters and other prime stock. The seller guarantees courteous treatment and low prices and asks for patronage.
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the Gazette
United States Telephone
W. C. Scott
Kidron
Berea Clarion
Owens’ Department Store
Peabeth Donald
Wayne
Focner
H Pope
Stark Counties
T. E. McDowell
Goudy
Dalton, Ohio
Pokeberry
Rev
Iri R. Hicks
Almanac
NEW Music
Meat Market
Thedford
Sarah E. Bairfield
Elletteville
Ind
A. M. Grant
Sneads Ferry
N.C
the Allman & Putman Co
Massillon, Ohio
R. J. Stinson
Prom Milcotlect
Giood
Ames
Chase
John Young
Harness Emporium
The
First National Bank
X-Mas Gifts
W. Main
C. C. Miller
Jeweler
Bee Hive
Massillon
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