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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
3
The article outlines a colorful handmade purse project using 32 brass rings connected by double crochet stitches. It covers ring assembly with edge stitching, top work with trebles, and side rows forming a decorative edge. A steel clasp completes the fastening, with edge work guided by row patterns and counts.
A modest fashion note praises pale tinted dresses for winter street wear. It highlights pale tan voile gowns with white taffeta lining and box plaited skirts, trim details in brown velvet, and wide demand for ivory heliotrope and rose voiles suitable for stylish daytime attire.
Striped silks appear in a wide range of widths and color pairings. Some fabrics combine satin with crepe, chiffon, or velvet for varied effects. A notable example described is a radium class silk with a white ground, apple green pinstripes, and floral accents in rose and yellow, suitable for simple evening frocks.
A concise aphorism notes that completing one duty grants the power to meet another. George Fot references duty as a catalyst for capability, urging steadfast resolve and disciplined action.
Use a wide brimmed hat past its headwear life to craft a dainty embroidery basket for the sewing chair. Dye discolored straw in orange, old rose, or moss green, line with silkoline or China silk, add pockets, and fit ribbon handles with bows. Optional ribbon across opening keeps shape.
A round tin becomes a string box with a center lid hole and decorative exterior. In the sketch a ribbon near the top holds a small pair of scissors for cutting string, offering a handy, pretty storage idea.
Miss Evelyn Anderson, a New Lexington society figure, was arrested by U S Marshal McAllister and Post Office Inspector Oldfield in Columbus on an indictment for sending obscene and threatening letters and pictures through the mail. She was arraigned in U S court with bond set at 500 dollars. Accusations include jealousy toward Russell Watson of New Concord and sending poison through the mail to Granville T. Allison and others.
Walter East of Akron admits involvement in a gambling scheme to fix the Massillon Canton games. He pins initial proposal on Sherburn Wightman of Massillon Tigers, saying the first offer came in Pittsburgh and was rejected, then revived a week later. East says he contemplated the deal upon the second approach.
Emnor Courtney, 40, of Huntaburg, is confined in the county jail cell in Chardon after his courtship of a 22 year old girl ended when she planned to wed a Parkman farmer at Christmas. He says his reason was destroyed by the news and was immediately restrained as he raved. He was adjudged insane Monday.
David Curtis Friday faced a first degree murder charge for the Dana Gilman killing. He was jailed awaiting arraignment before Magistrate Terry after a sworn warrant by Collin Gilman. Curtis reiterated his early morning confession including other offenses despite contrary reports.
Cleveland figures show nineteen homicides since January 1, 1906 with nineteen victims. Only eight killers were arrested, five escaped and remain at large, police sought leads via journals and intercity notices, and three murderers killed themselves.
In Steubenville Ohio Wabash railroad brake man Winstren was killed when a box car ran away at 25 mph. A wind gust blew off the car roof and he was crushed on impact, dying within minutes near the scene.
Police hunt a stranger who stole a street car late Wednesday night in East Liverpool Ohio and drove it four miles taking fare from passengers before fleeing. Conductor Deitz was at a pump when the thief boarded and gave the signal to start.
Rev J H Vigal, an energetic pastor, came to Ravenna with his wife and founded a church for colored people. He works as a common laborer in a local foundry to raise funds for the church’s work.
Fred J. Duvall and Fred Co. Duvall, contractors from Gallipolis, pleaded guilty in U S district court Monday to violating the eight hour contract labor law and were fined 25 dollars each by Judge Thompson.
Judge Phillips of the Cleveland common pleas court said Mayor Johnson’s admitted connection with the Forest City Railway Co. could nullify the company’s operating franchises. He also upheld Cleveland Electric Railway’s suit to challenge the company’s grants, overruling Forest City Co.’s demurrer to the injunction.
President Andrews of the Cleveland Electric Railway Co. testified before a grand jury for nearly two hours about alleged bribery of city councilmen. Prosecutor McMahon led the examination and refused to reveal whether a $1000 bribe and stock in the Forest City Co. were proven.
Eight persons were injured, several seriously, when a Superior street car collided with a Doan street car at the intersection on Monday afternoon in Cleveland. The Doan car was knocked off the tracks, its front nearly to the sidewalk, while trucks were wrecked and windows shattered along the affected side. The Superior car stayed on its tracks but suffered front end damage and a torn fender.
Prof H C Price of Ohio State University in collaboration with the Ohio Grain Dealers association arranges Ohio's first special agricultural train. The Cincinnati Northern railroad will operate it, starting December 26 from Germantown with 16 stops to West Unity where lectures cover alfalfa and corn cultivation seed selection and soil suitability.
Firebugs suspected in Degraff near Bellefontaine are blamed for recent arson. Mrs. Sarah Gates found an unlocked door and a coal oil can near carpet in her home after visiting. Traxler Ward flouring mill was previously found on fire with a glass can of coal oil and soaked cobs at the start area. The village residents are alarmed.
Columbus secretary Shirer of the state board of charities released figures showing townships funded poor relief outside county infirmaries at 278,841 for the year ending June 30 1906, down from 315,846 the prior year. The nine months to August 15 1906 cost state benevolent educational penal and reformatory institutions 2,376,420.
The United States court of appeals denied a stay of execution for Edward Flickinger of Gallon Ohio. He was sentenced to seven and a half years in the Ohio penitentiary for alleged bank wrecking. Flickinger sought time to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. District Attorney Sullivan of Cleveland, who prosecutes the case, says Flickinger has 30 days to go to Washington to pursue the appeal.
A Lewis White led clash with his sons Cecil and Den against Elijah White and his wife in Platform Gallipolis Ohio. The family feud escalated to a pitched battle using butcher knives and axes. Lewis White was nearly scalped, Cecil White sustained a serious thigh wound, and Mrs. White broke a leg. All participants were arrested.
A suit filed in Chillicothe alleges Michael Sullivan and William Turpen with their wives and the Ross County Fair association formed a company capitalized at 35000 dollars, bought the fair grounds for 16000 dollars, and sold them to the company for 35080 dollars.
The passage reviews the Easter morning event in Matthew Mark Luke and John with focus on the empty tomb the angelic declaration he is risen and the commission to go to Galilee Jesus comforting words fear not and the guards report. It notes practical points about death and resurrection faith and service.
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