Death of P L Poorman after paralysis attack
Peter L Poorman died at 8 40 p m Wednesday after a severe paralysis strike he never recovered consciousness He leaves a widow two daughters a sister three brothers and three grandchildren The funeral was held at the Presbyterian church with Rev A E Stockham and Rev Schweisberger officiating and interment in Dalton cemetery
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Peter L. Poorman
Mr. Poorman
Stark County
Mar
Dalton
Chloe Wilford
Grace Poorman
Akron
Clara Stahl
West Lebanon
J. L. Poorman
Kansas
C. E. Poorman
Canton
Frank Poorman
Presbyterian Church
A. E. Stockham
Schweisberger
Dalton Cemetery
Breaks Leg During Basketball Practice
Robert Buchanan of the senior class at D.H.S. broke both bones of his left leg just above the ankle during basketball practice last week. The incident occurred at the school gym, and first aid was administered on site.
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Robert Buchanan
D.H.S
Resolutions From Dalton Farmer Institute Hail Service and Harmony
The Dalton Ohio Farmer's Institute in early December 1923 praised community harmony and the speaker Zinn for service as a keynote to prosperity. The group thanked the program committee officers, Dalton readers and musicians, and the people who allowed use of the church for the institute. They resolved to honor morality standards and extend thanks to speakers and groups who aided instruction and entertainment.
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Farmer’s Institute
Dalton
Zinn
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during the sickness and death of our dear husband and father. Gratitude to the pastors for consoling words, to the choir for music, and to those who gave flowers. Mrs. P. L. Poorman and Family.
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P. L. Poorman
Four Dead In Kiln Cave In At Everhard Brick Plant
Six men sought shelter from the weather at the Everhard Brick Co. plant north of Massillon. The drying kiln collapsed while they slept, killing two instantly and two others later. the on duty fireman alerted rescuers who freed the victims from the debris.
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Knights of the Road
Everhard Brick Co
Massillon
Annual Bazaar and Supper at United Presbyterian Church
The ladies of the United Presbyterian church announce their annual Bazaar and Supper on Saturday December 15 at the church parsonage. Menu includes creamed chicken mashed potatoes baked beans cole slaw pickles bread butter coffee and pie. Public invited.
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The
United Presbyterian Church
Cole Slaw
Post Office Notice Dalton Opens Early for Christmas Mail
For patron convenience the Dalton post office will open at 7 00 a m for the next two weeks to handle Christmas mail. Outgoing mail pouches close at 8 00 a m and 4 00 p m. J W Shisler P M
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Dalton Post Office
W. Shisler
Dalton School News Recap of Banquet Events and Upcoming Games
The Schoolmasters Club banquet in Wooster drew Mr and Mrs Motz Senff Bryan and Swigart with high school staff. Prof Kemp of Wooster College spoke, first basketball games set for Dec 14 at Burbank, and Athenian society to present a Friday program. A G E Weaver will perform Thursday evening at the Methodist church. TB seals drive ongoing with students selling or buying supplies. Mr Lee Douglass resumes teaching after tonsillitis.
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Motz
Senff
Bryan
Swigart
Wooster
Wayne County
Kemp
Wooster College
Burbank
Athenian Literary Society
G. E. Weaver
Methodist
Lee Douglass
Christmas Gift Ad Highlights Ladies' Home Journal
The largest value gift noted is a subscription to the Ladies' Home Journal. Subscriptions are available at Scott's store in Dalton Ohio.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Scott’s
Dalton
Ohio
People of Our Town Ad Campaign Echoes Early Days
The Steady Advertiser heads to the Bank with the Boodle alias Today's Proceeds and beams with town pride. A former habit of visiting the dentist during bank runs is recalled as he embraces a career in advertising.
Ambassadors to Mexico await Senate ratification of conventions
Washington reports that a Mexican conventions ratified by the Senate are needed before an ambassador to Mexico can be appointed. Other items note Charles Glover of Riggs National Bank donating land for a park, a Boston financier seeking a presidential pardon, and political deals enabling House organization.
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Mexico
Senate
Washington
Mexico City
Charles ©. Glover
The
Riggs National Bank
Klbert H. Gary
New York
League of Political Education
Forty story hotel project planned for Broad and Locust phila
A new forty story hotel and office building costing about 10 million dollars is to rise at the northwest corner of Broad and Locust streets in Philadelphia. The project reflects plans for a major urban development set to transform the city skyline and business district.
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Broad and Locust Streets
Philadelphia
Sonnenberg Notes Bring Christmas Events and Local Updates
Heavy rains slow travel on mud roads as the Ellis and Kirchhofer groups return from Bluffton and Berne. Bluffton College Glee Club plans a Dec 23 concert at Salem church with 6:30 pm arrival. Bixler & Gerber open a new slaughter house west of Boone school. A Christmas program capstones Dec 25 at Salem church. C E officers elected: Magdalena Fankhauser president Delpha Sprunger vice president Carrie Lehman Cor Sec Milton Tschantz Sec Reedy Ellis Sprunger treasurer Clinton Sprunger chorister Delpha Sprunger pianist Mabel Studer. John Wyss finishes ditching and drains a tract bought this fall. Calvin Moser long hospital stay for nasal bones after hemorrhage. Clyde Bixler and Emma Geiger wed after tabernacle services in Kidron. Dora Kirchhofer reports Dan Bixler recovering from typhoid in Versailles Missouri.
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Ellis’s
Kirchhofer
Springer
Bluffton
Berne
Ind
Bixler & Gerber
Formers Woods
Boone School House
Salem Church
C. E
Magdalena Fankhauser
Delpha Sprunger
Cor. Secy
Carrie Lehman
Reedy. Secy
Milton Tschantz
Ellis Sprunger
Clinton Sprunger
Mabel Studer
John Wyss
David Bixler
Abr
Hofstetter
Calvin
Dav P.) Moser
Massillon City Hospital
Small Town Humor and Philosophy Snapshot
A compact observation blends playful quips about town life. The piece riffs on long distance calls, fashions, and social labels while offering sly commentary on doctors, drinking, friendship, and local expenses, ending with a jibe about baseball spending.
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Boston
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Kelly
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American Railway Express Company
Coolidge
Liiely
United States
Washington Dispatch
Dyer
Missouri
Hudson
Canada
Margaret Campbell
Taylorville, Il
State Board of Agriculture
Topeka
Kan
Ilinois
St. Louis
J. A. Christie
Montgomery
Ala
Mildred Kendrick
Sonnenberg
Kidron
A. W. Sommer
Clyde Bixler
Emma Geiger
Jacob Bixler
John Geiger
Dora Kirchhofer
Dan
Bixler
Versailles
By Buck Campbell
Ice Vamp
Berg's Department Store
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