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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
1
Mrs O Rhinevault of Vestal Center New York proclaims Electric Bitters a divine gift to women. The tonic is said to boost buoyant spirits and health, curing nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backache fainting and dizzy spells while strengthening the ailing. Available 50 cents at A J.
A massillon hospital-ordered arrest of escaped maniac Ord E. Boley in Big Prairie led to Sheriff Bell being fatally shot during the attempt. Boley fled into woods, evading capture for two days until a large posse cornered him near Shreve. A rifle shot killed Boley as he aimed at the rescuers. he died in Shreve. Parents listed as Wooster residents. Boley about 40 years old.
Rainy day in Sonnenberg as farmers slaughter hogs and residents report illnesses and social events. Anna Zuercher suffers pneumonia while Rev Hager of Pandora plans departure after sermons at Salem church. Families transfer farm tracts among Weltys Zuerchers and Schoemachers with life leases. Elizabeth Lehman nears 80 with surprise gathering. Hofstetter neighbor improves. Salem S S reorganizes with large candidate pools for superintendent and committees. John Bixler Sr. dies at 76 with family note of emigration in 1868 and 1871 marriage. funeral held December 10 at Sonnenberg church. Red Star tablet at Scott’s.
Dalton Milling Co. is formed with a capital of 35000 to consolidate The Dalton Milling and Grain Co. and The Dalton Roller Mill Co. at Columbus on Monday. Incorporation papers filed by Locke Warren Locke Sylvester J Gondy Jas A Yarger and Wm J Piero. Capital totals 36000. The move aims to boost Dalton as a top grain market in the state.
The General History and Geometry classes posted strong grades with geometry scores near perfect. Truant Officer George Stumpf and Mayor W. H. Hubbell ensured attendance options for Dalton Public Schools or The Boys Industrial School. Lbe schools held semi monthly literary programs Friday with new officers elected. Merl McDowell, president of the High School Literary Society, shared a letter from Melvin Hofstetter of Hayden, Colorado praising his former Dalton ties.
R D No 2 J B Douglas made a business trip to Wooster last week. Mrs W Goudy and Mrs Clifford Shilling visited in Massillon last Friday. J S Shoup of North Lawrence moved to the John Eckard farm last Tuesday. J W Erwin was a business visitor at Wooster Saturday. Miss Lris Cunningham spent the weekend with friends at Dilton and Massillon. Mrs Mary Shank visits near Massillon. Miss Beulah Weirich returned to Canton after visiting her parents. Miss Ruth Bashford has been ill with paralysis but improving. Cold weather signals the butchering season and fat porkers are dying. Reed Wertz and family on the sick list. REDWING.
The Ideal Club met at Mr. and Mrs. Will Scott’s home on December 14 with readings on cheerfulness. Mrs. Schultz sang and Mrs. Williams recited. Mr. Scott showed stereopticon views of American and Swedish scenes. Refreshments followed then plans for New Year’s Eve at Mrs. McDowell’s and an oyster supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Wertz for Mrs. Sarah Taggart of Orrville.
Claude Weaver of Orrville, recently moved to work for the railroad at Akron, was robbed Wednesday night of 76 dollars, a diamond stud and his gold watch. He was beaten and left for dead, found and taken to a hospital. His brother Clifford, who works in an Orrville Hardware store, received a telegram about the hold-up.
Mrs Elizabeth Garver wife of Joseph Garver of Baughman township died Sunday afternoon at the Garver home one-half mile north of Burton City from lung trouble. She was about 60, mother of three including J Ed Garver proprietor of the Orrville Steam Laundry. Funeral held Tuesday at 1 PM from the Burton City Methodist church with Rev Lebn officiating.
The event highlights Dalton leading the best line of Handker chiefs at T. E. McDowell's venue, with significant display and crowd attention noted.
The Circulating Library Association members are asked to attend a meeting in the High School room on Thursday evening, December 16 at 7 00 to organize and plan governance. A second gathering of the Teachers Reading Circle follows at 7 30.
William Walters a renowned blacksmith and expert horseshoer is employed at the Schultz Wagon Co shops as stated in local notices and business records of the period.
During a ten day Congress session Ashbrook secured nine General Law pension claims and three special bills. Peter Everly of Orrville receives $30.00 monthly, John W. Bryant of Wooster $24.00, and Simon Eisner of Coshocton $30.00 per month. All are Civil War veterans.
Rev J W Findlay of the Presbyterian church preached at the Methodist pulpit on Sabbath night due to a defective pipe that prevented heating the church building.
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