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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1908
Page
1
A reflective meditation on the passing of the old year and the dawn of the new. It urges confession and forsaking sin in Christ’s name, warns against dwelling on past wrongs, and calls readers to live righteously with faith, courage, and devotion.
The notice lists Christmas visitors to Leah Rodecker’s home including Elmer Yoder and Dale Shaniklin families. It reports a severe accident for Minnie Ban and a fatality involving Josiah Stoner. Also noted are obituaries for Grandma Simon and various community updates on residents and farming activities.
Friends and neighbors gathered last Saturday at the Wetter home to surprise Master Willie Douglass and present gifts. The hosts enjoyed music, games, and refreshments as they celebrated in a festive neighborhood gathering with many Shanklin and Masters family members in attendance.
KuRZEN and Son announces a year end settlement call for debtors to call and settle accounts on or before January 1, 1908. This notice follows their usual custom of balancing books at year end.
A Mississippi River era reader touts Electric Bitters as a cure for misery malaria poison and chills It claims rapid relief for stomach liver and kidney issues and even yellow jaundice Sold with guarantee at a local druggist A J Whitwedtugtto roguely listed in the ad copy.
Rev. W H Hubbell mayor elect of Dalton suffered a clothing blaze at Dr H A Hart's home in Wooster last week when a puff of smoke ignited his vest and coat. He extinguished the flames with help from Dr Hart, sustaining burns to his fingers and damage to the coat lining. Officials doubt foul play, suspect matches or an accidental explanation. Mr Hubbell sought repairs and a replacement vest after the incident.
The revival meetings show deep interest despite holidays with Rev J V Findeay delivering sermons on unbelief and prayer. Morning topics focus on unbelief, afternoon on the condition of answered prayer, and evening on weighed and wanting. Special service closes the year with afternoon sessions Tue Fri at 2 30. Local pastors from the Methodist and U P churches joined in worship and the invitation is open to all.
An advertisement extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a safe medicine for children and adults. It claims relief for coughs colds croup and whooping cough and states the remedy can prevent a croup attack if given early. The product contains no opium or harmful drugs and is sold by A Adams White.
Obituary notes the life of Peter Buchanan born in Argyle Scotland July 24 1827 died December 27 1907 aged 80 years 5 months 3 days and his wife Catharine Maitiny who died December 30 1906 They lived on the same farm since immigratingto America and had nine children with four sons and daughters surviving a church member in United Presbyterian Dalton They described his character as industrious upright and generous with scripture devotion and patience The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the United Presbyterian church with Dalton Post G A R in attendance Attending relatives and friends listed from several states and towns
Notice to stockholders of Kidron Telephone Company announces the next annual meeting and election of directors on Monday January 20 1908 at 12 30 pm in Kidron Ohio Jac P Sommer president Val M Gerber secretary the notice is signed by both officers indicating date time and location of the meeting
A Maine woman reports two years of bad stomach trouble cured by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets after using twelve bottles. Sold by A. J. White.
Property describes an 80 acre farm with 7 acres timber and rest in cultivation. Buildings include a seven room brick house with kitchen, a five room frame house, bank barn, spring house and shop. Located three miles NE of Dalton, three miles SE of Burton, six miles east of Orrville on the Orrville Massillon road.
Wedding bells have rang across Dalton and nearby areas as five local couples wed on Christmas Day. Rumors point to more nuptials in the near future as festive celebrations continue.
On December 24 1907 at the Methodist parsonage War ren Ohio Mr WId Irwin and Miss Jennie Leibner joined in marriage. The couple left for Wayne county after the ceremony. The bride is daughter of John Heitner who moved to Trumbull county a year ago. Another wedding Christmas evening at the Brinker home west of North Lawrence joined their daughter to Hiram Wolf of this place. Rev William Williams officiated. Wolf worked in mines here about three years and now runs a barber shop. The couple will reside nearby in the Fred Monbarron property now being repaired. The Gazelle extends congratulations.
At noon on Christmas day in Dalton Ohio Miss Bessie Erwin daughter of E J Erwin and Mr Skenny Thomas Cramer of Lorain Ohio were married by Rev J W Findlay. Miss Erwin has lived in Sterling Ohio. Mr Cramer is a B&O Railroad conductor. They depart for Lorain for their future home. GAZETTE extends congratulations.
On Christmas day at 1 PM in West Brookfield Ohio Miss Jen hosted a ceremony where Alfred Kurzen and Miss Ada Ressler wed with Rev Q P Boast from Massillon officiating. The couple is joined in holy matrimony. Family members Peter Kurzen Emil Kurzen Rudy Kurzen Walter Kurzen Peter F Kurzen and Ada Ressler attended along with Rose Kurzen Elmer Ober and Mary Kurzen. The Gazette sends best wishes.
At the Ressler residence in Dalton a wedding joined Miss Ada Ressler and Mr Peter Kurzen with Rev J W Findlay officiating. Guests of about 43 celebrated with a country dinner as the couple, slated to live in Dalton, begin married life while his firm Kurzen Son Shoe Dealers continues.
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