Circus troupe survivor in Georgia train wreck
Walter L. Main's circus troupe traveled from Macon to the north when the Central Georgia railway train jumped a switch after crossing the river. Two killed and about 50 maimed as coaches burned. E E Sturgis survived in a car that rolled down the embankment and escaped through a window with minor injuries. The group aimed for Geneva, the show's HQ, last Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter L. Main
E. E. Sturgis
Seaoner
Georgia
Sturgis
Mornong Central Georgia Railway
Macon
Elmore
E.E
Geneva
Wooster University Burns In Major Fire At Dawn
Fire destroyed the University of Wooster, about four o clock yesterday morning, with a loss near 150000 dollars and 66000 dollars insured. Hoover Cottage, the library, and a gymnasium survived. the campus will continue classes in nearby buildings as replacement is planned. Several Dalton pupils attended the university including Edna Pope Carrie Harrold N D Moser W E H Hoover and Rufus Wingert.
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University of Wooster
Hoover Cottage
University
Dalton
Misses Edna Pope
Carrie Harrold
Messrs
N. D. Moser
W. E H. Hoover
Rufus Wingert
Burglars Strike Shreve Bank Twice This Winter
Burglars visited Shreve on a Tuesday night aiming at the bank and drilling the safe. They wrecked the safe but did not obtain the $3,000 inside and fled on a hand car. They stole three horses two buggies and two harness from Mr Wil son Mock’s stable four miles from town. The Mock family traced the loss to Wooster and Ashland before losing all trace.
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Shreve
Ft. Wayne
Wilson Mock
Stock Food and Poultry Goods Offered at Low Prices
Dalton announces the largest twenty five cent stock food package with full guarantee and money back if it fails. Introductory prices apply on cartons and bulk poultry foods with discounts for larger quantities. Pharmacist F. F. H. Pore endorses the offer and invites comparisons with competitors.
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Dalton
F. F. H. Pore
Obituary of Henry Scott Houghton of Dalton born 1840
Henry Scott Houghton born Fitchburg Massachusetts August 30 1840 died December 2 1901 at age 52 after Civil War service in Company E 169th Ohio National Guard later injured and confined to home twelve years wife Susanna Emig married 1892 four surviving children two sisters a brother and many relatives mourn his death in Dalton He rests now after a life of suffering and faithful service with verses of memorials provided.
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Henry Scott Houghton
Fitchburg
Mass
H. F. Oehler
Ohio
Curtis Houghton
Dalton
Co.e
O.N.G
Susanna Emig
The Best Christmas Gift For a Little Money
A yearly subscription to The Youths Companion offers 52 weekly issues for 1 75 and access to 1902 volume stories and articles. New subscribers in 1901 receive remaining 1001 issues free and a 1902 calendar offer. Free illustrated announcement to any address. The Youths Companion Boston Mass.
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Tuk Youth's Companion
The
Youth’s Companion
Columbus Ave
Soston
Mass
Bucklens Arnis ta Salve Promised Cure All Ailments
A fragmentary claim reports a patient suffering from corns unable to walk and thanks Bucklens Arnis ta Salve for complete relief. The text mentions uses for sprains bruises cuts sores burns ulcers and skin diseases with a cure guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Pope
Zoe
Card Cases and Purses in Varied Styles Listed
A catalog parcel lists items including card cases purses pocket books bags letter pads gents card cases bill books wallets bill folds letter cases stump cases and pocket toilet cases.
Photo Albums and Boxes Offer New Effects and Boxes
The item list presents new and pretty effects in Photo Albums and Boxes along with Glove and Handkerchief Boxes Collar and Cuff Boxes Necktie Boxes Brush and Comb Cases and Hand Mirrors.
Wall Pieces Attract More Attention This Season
The piece notes recommend asking to view the wall pieces as the season gathers interest with some of the best colorings and figures on display.
New Stationery Shapes and Colors Launched for Holiday Gifts
The description highlights affordable, attractive stationery in fresh shapes and colors perfect for Christmas giving. It emphasizes value and gift appeal with ready made, compact packaging.
Prices for Platinum Prints and Water Colors Featured
A sale offers many beautiful items including Platinum Prints Water Colors and Colored Prints both framed and unframed at very reasonable prices.
Picture Framing Styles and Pricing Ready
A framing shop announces readiness to create any style picture frame at any price. The note emphasizes flexibility to match customer preferences and budgets.
Whitley Exercisers for Gymnasium Equipment
Department lists items to fit a gymnasium including Punching Bags Boxing Gloves Indian Clubs Wood and Iron Dumb Bells Fencing Foils Rugby Football Shin Guards Nose Masks and more Whitley Exercisers.
Board games Grokinole Archirena Combino la and Crolard gain fame
Grokinole Archirena Combino la and Crolard are now popular games for all ages, described as the most interesting and desirable new pastimes.
Tool Boxes and Sets in Various Sizes and Prices
Boxes of tools in multiple sizes and prices include reversible tops prismatic tops Uncle Sam's flag tops drawing sets and painting outfits for sale.
Attractive Lot of Steam Engines Offered at Auction
A sale lists a varied collection of steam engines priced from 60 cents to 5 dollars each. The items appear in good condition and are sold as a group or individually to bidders.
Dolls of All Sizes and Prices on Sale
Local shop advertises Japanese dolls in varied sizes with prices at 5c 10c and 15c appealing to collectors and children alike.
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Scott
Eid
Wooster University
Stock & Poultry Foods
Pharmacist
A. J. R. Oppenheimer
Star Clothing House
Morris Oppenheimer
J. R. Oppenheimer
South Erie St
Massillon
Prand
L. G. Davison
Dalton, Ohio
J. W. Foltz
Scott's
C.A
C. Ry
F. F. C. Port
Mackintosh
Meon
Arbuckle & Lion
William Diller
United States
S. B. Martin, Dalton, O
Bahneys
Venice
Bibles
Waterman
Our Frame Department
Sporting Goods
Baers’ and Hicks
Japan
Barney's Sook & Art Store
East Main Street
Massillon, Ohio
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