Good Roads for Wayne 6O Plan Adopted at Opera House Meeting
An enthusiastic Wayne County Goods Roads Association meeting at the Opera House adopted two road funding plans to submit to the Commissioners. Ed S Wertz of Wooster is president with I C Dix secretary and Nick Awmater treasurer. T. E Honsicker from this place joined the executive committee as representative from each township and Wooster, aiming to build four miles of road this year.
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Opera House
Wayne County Goods Roads Association
S. Wertz
Wooster
I. C. Dix
Secy
Nick Awmater
Treas
E Honsicker
City of
Wayne County
Wayne County Good Roads Meeting Endorses Permanent Highways
Wayne County citizens at Wooster backed measures for permanent improved highways. The session featured E. S. Wertz and Jesse Taylor discussing road cost efficiency and human benefits, with resolutions urging gradual construction funded by existing resources and fair distribution among townships.
Social Notes Cover Local News And Weddings In Orrville
Social notes report twenty five youths sharing games and music at Goudyhall and Irene Wyre hosting a party with refreshments. Robert Barnett married Lara Schenéhous in New York and both reside in Orrville. A leap year party by M E Sunday school class No 7 hosted twenty five guests with refreshments. Ideal club ladies visited Mrs James Buchanan for her birthday January 29, sharing social chat and a luncheon.
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Robert Barnett
Orrville
Lara Schenéhous
New York
Bessie Singhass
M. E
The
Ideal Club
James Buchanan
Liss Bess
Buchanan
Ice on Walton streets causes several injuries
Tuesday’s ice left Walton pedestrians slipping with many hurt. D H Santmyer fell near Gibson’s jewelry store breaking a head wound and was treated by Dr Joebuck. G T Stock, a Dalton School janitor, cut his head requiring stitches. Readers urged cinders or salt to reduce danger.
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Walton
D. H. Santmyer
Gibson’s
Ile
Joebuck
G. TI. Stock
Dalton School
Revival Meeting At Presbyterian Church Draws Crowds
The revival at the Presbyterian church continues with rising interest and excellent attendance. sermons by Rev. Stoner appeal to men’s better natures and heartily received. Many are coming to a decision for Christ. The men’s meeting Sunday afternoon was well attended and showed strong interest. All are welcome. Sabbath evening closes the meeting.
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Presbyterian Church
Stoner
Christ
Winter Weather Promises Mixed Conditions Ahead
The week’s cold spell gave way to a heavy Sunday rain and rising temperatures, followed by a thaw Monday. Drifting ice now forms from running water, foretelling poor sleighing as roads stay slick. A weather-wise old woman notes March’s sleighing history, hinting at a six week possibility.
Dropped Dead near Stanwood Mill Area
John B. Shilling a 75 year old widower collapsed Thursday night near the FE Miller planing mill. He was found by Mr. Miller and died shortly after. Survived by five sons Charles Bert William Arthur Albert and four daughters Edith McCullen Daisy Oberlin Anna Smith Dora Leifelfinger. Funeral Sunday from Stanwood Reformed Church with Rev S J T Flobr officiating. Interment Stanwood Cemetery.
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John B. Shilling
Stanwood
FE. S. Miller
Miller
Charles
Bert
William
Arthur
Albert
Edith McCullen
Daisy Oberlin
Anna Smith
Wed In Sunset Of Their Lives
Probate Judge T W Orr issued a marriage license in Smithville for Elizabeth Ferdenwalt 71 and David Hartzler 69 of Garden City Missouri. They wed at the bride’s home, Rev Gerrg performing the ceremony, after renewing a long friendship as Hartzler’s wife had died.
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T. W. Orr
Smithville
Elizabeth Ferdenwalt
David Lartzler
Garden City
Missouri
Gerrg
Hartzler
Shocking Sounds Warn Of Earthquakes And Kidney Ailments
Shocking sounds in earth sometimes warn of quakes, nature’s warnings. An ad touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for backache and kidney issues, claiming benefits for kidney and bladder trouble. Peter Bondy of South Rockwood, Michigan endorses the medicine. Tryst Concents at A. J. White's.
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Bright
Peter Bondy
South Rockwood
Mich
Barred Rocks For Sale In Dalton Ohio
16 hens and 16 pullets of pure blooded Barred Rock stock offered for breeding. Excellent flock for poultry breeding in Dalton Ohio. Reasonable price. Frank Schultz.
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Frank Schultz, Dalton, O
Epidemic of Coughing Strikes Town
An epidemic of coughing sweeps the town affecting old and young alike. The strain is hard on children and the elderly. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is promoted as a quick safe remedy for coughs and colds. Contains neoplates, A.J. White.
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Foley
A.J. White
Box Social at Goudy Hall on February 14
The Methodist Sunday School class No.7 invites all to an 8 to 10 social at Goudy Hall Wednesday February 14. Each attendee should bring a lunch for two in a box. Everyone is welcome.
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Marche Humoristique
Methodist Sunday School
Goudy’s Hall
Dr. Joseph Clark Resigns as Ohio Sunday School Leader
Rev. Dr. Joseph Clark D. D. resigned as general secretary of the Ohio Sunday School Association to accept a similar post in New York State. He was well known locally for his work with Sunday School workers and had spoken in Dalton on several occasions. He will not relinquish his Dalton duties until a successor is named.
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W. H. Hubbell
Joseph Clark
General_Secy
Ohio Sunday School Association
New York State
Clark
Dalton
New York
Kidron Telephone Co. Elects Officers at Recent Meeting
The Kidron Telephone Company elected officers: President D. A. Sommer, Secretary W. M. Gerber, Treasurer Elias P. Gerber. Directors named Walter Fraze and D. J. Moser.
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Kidron Telephone Co
Pres
A. Sommer
Secy
W. M. Gerber
Treas
Elias P. Gerber
Walter Fraze
D. J. Moser
Mrs W S Bailey Cures La Grippe With Foley’s Bone Tar
First la grippe then bronchitis struck Mrs. W S Bailey of McCreary Kentucky. She suffered nights of coughing and sleeplessness until Foley's Boney and Tar compound provided relief and she was permanently cured.
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W.S. Bailey
McCreary
Foley
Aid. White
Correction from Elmore E Sturgis on skating rink plans
Elmore E Sturgis issues a public correction to Dalton residents denying a rumor about reopening a roller skating rink. He explains past rink closure in 1906 and asserts he does not want his name tied to the reports while urging neighbors to mind their own business.
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Dalton
Tle
Elmore E. Sturgis
For Sale in Bankruptcy Trust Stock of W. C. Haney
The undersigned as trustee in bankruptcy in the U.S. District Court offers the entire stock of W. C. Haney for sale either as a whole or in parts. The sale requires approval by the trustee and court. The action is conducted in NB. County.
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Sven Rbes
Nedlnuna Af
Afann
U. 8. District Court
Ofere Tor
W. C. Haney
Esferss
NB. Coongy
Pokeberry News Local Social Notes January 1912
Pokeberry News reports social visits and home life in January 1912. Mr and Mrs H Seherry visit I zra Grood and family. Mrs Noah improves from pleurisy. Ancle Martin Slackman buys Benj Huotsberger homestead. Martha Loover Goshen visits John Hackman family. Bunker Hill students host teachers. Various family gatherings and sled rides noted.
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H. Seherry
I'zra Grood
Noah
Ancle Martin Sre Slackman
Benj.Huotsberger
Mies Martha
Warren
Loover
M. Shisler
Martha
Warren [Loover
David Martin Jr
Jacob Eberly
David Burkhart
Henry Horet
Hlarsh
Real Estate Transfers Noted for Dalton Orrville Wooster and Green
M lS Hileman transfers to T Hunsicker property in Dalton Con for 1290 dollars. Alvin Crummel to Lula Crummel property in Orrville Con. 30750 dollars. John P Labman and wife to Jacob J Moser deacon of Mennonite church property in Sugar Creek township Con. 30750 dollars. Leonard Twinem to Alvan Johnson property in Wooster township Con. 31 dollars. Nancy Herkey to David Hostetter property in Green township Con. 32600 dollars.
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M Ls. Hileman
T. ©. Hunsicker
Dalton
Con
Alvin Crummel
Lula Crummel
Orrville
John P. Labman
Jacob J. Moser
Mennonite Church
Sugar Creek Township
Leonard Twinem
Alvan Johnson
Wooster Township
Nancy Herkey
David Hostetter
Green Township
Mill Partner Severely Injured in Applecreek Cog Incident
Had hand crushed in machinery at the Applecreek mill. Studer, one of the partners, suffered the loss of a finger and severe crushing of another, after a noon Friday accident while working near the cogs and machinery.
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IL. S
Studer
Applecreek
Poultry yard tips to keep hens year round
February issue of the JOURNAL advises on keeping hens for steady egg supply. It warns against forcing laying with stimulants, stresses fresh air for turkeys, and describes chick care from milk-soaked bread to sprouted oats. It urges maintaining a good flock to ensure weekly eggs and steady prices.
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Fara Journal
Comb Factory Shifts Plant Route to Orrville
The Union Alawicum Comb Co. plant formerly in Doylestown was moved to Orrville on Thursday. Twenty two workers were required to transport the machinery along the wagon route. Weather and road conditions affected the move and the property details were noted in local records.
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Union ‘Alawicum Comb Co
Doylestown
Orrville Fast Thuredey
Avcvne
Snasscotet Tesncaes
Bie
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Dalton Milling, CO
Dalton, Ohio
N. R. Cooney
Department of the Interior
Ohio
McDowell & CO
Ealers
Main Street
GARDINER'S_STORE
Pioneer Block
L. C. Davison
Ealer
E. A. Freet& Son LD Reliable Clothiers
Frank E. Gibson
Pioneer Block Dalton
Heid Street
White's Pharmacy
J. White
Pope
Pope Brook
North Side
Wm.n. Laviers
Dalton, O
L . Dearment
Dent1isstt
Santmyer
Horn & Merchant
Sherman
Oraville
Reed & Bauhof
Vine St. Oraville
A. Sanderson
Crown and Bridge Works
Orrvillle
Montrose Council
NO. 156
C.U.A
Roebuck Hall
Frank Willford
Glenn Kosier
Arlington Lodge
C.F
Wertz
Dv Hall
O. B. Feasel
N. G
Township Trustee’s Meeting
Rudy Studer
P. L. Poorman
Jacob Bixler
Carriss
Wayne
Farmar’s Institute At
Jarvis
I. S. Wertz
Road Roads
Vr. Wertz
Jesse Taylor
Roges
Germany
Taylor
Gongert
PROE
Oscar Puegner
Elysian
Jlazel
Cornet
Blue Bells of
Scotland
Air Varie
Dodsworth Emmette
PEASE
Waltz
Arcadia
Scott's
Datton
Goudyhall
Irene Wyre
Ice
Box Social
la Grippe
Pokeberry News
Comb
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