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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
1
S J Goudy announces a new grocery store with fresh fixtures and a wide selection including flour confections cigars and tobaccos and courteous service. Eggs and butter are scarce and fetched at the highest price. Located on the south side of Main Street in the new Goudy Block.
Creosote treatment can extend fence posts’ life to about twenty years using ordinary woods such as cottonwood, aspen, willow and sycamore. An open tank method lowers costs, absorbs varying amounts by species, and may replace cedar as supply tightens. Detailed Forest Service Circular 117 explains methods and commercial-scale handling.
An advertisement urges parents to use Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children. The note claims it treats coughs colds croup and whooping cough with no opium or harmful drugs and can be given safely to babies and adults. It states relief is certain when used as directed and lists A J White as the seller.
The Presbyterian church held closed special meetings at night with a Thursday preachment and a Sunday Lord's Supper reception of members. A large Saturday meeting drew about 250 men, filling the church, with Evangelist Nance praised after his departure for Keokuk Iowa. The town benefited from a higher Christian standard and shows of church appreciation followed.
Mrs Charilla Slusser of Dalton died January 9 1908 at age 53 after months of ill health. She was born in Donaghal Westmoreland County Pennsylvania and moved to Ohio in 1857. Survived by husband George E Slusser and three sons Clement Perry, funeral held at M E church Dalton with Rev J T Hoak and Rev J V Findlay in attendance. Burial at Batoma cemetery. Many relatives and friends from area attended the service.
A dated letter to Geo C Freet from Dalton discusses paint choices. It cites Mrs Moore of Kelsey New York who bought 16 gallons Devoe for two coats and unused leftovers. It notes another job in Cairo Catskill Mountains New York where Devoe paint lasted 14 years and remained in good condition. The writer recommends repainting before a visible need to preserve a house.
The Sonnenberg Fire and Lightning Insurance Association held its third annual meeting at Grouchy's hall on Tuesday afternoon the 14th with about seven members present. President J. H. Tschantz led the session and the secretary J. L. Amstutz presented a favorable annual report showing steady growth in membership and policies. financial statements and prior year assessments were discussed.
R M James of Louellen DC says Electric Bitters cures malaria misery from poison and related ailments. He claims 50 cent bottles banish chills bilious attacks jaundice and liver kidney stomach trouble with rapid relief, sold under guarantee at A J Whites drug store.
A 1908 campaign notice by C W Horn announces his candidacy for Wayne County Ohio Prosecuting Attorney subject to the Democratic primaries. He asks for voters support and influence during the spring campaign opening. He thanks readers for any assistance.
Walter E. Raynolds and Nina B. McElhinney wed Wednesday at 8 pm in the Clark home with Rev. Worthley officiating before about thirty guests. The bride wore a white silk princess dress. the groom in black. Out of town guests included Thomas Byall and Hazel Thompson among others. the couple plan to travel then settle in Columbus Ohio.
Mr E J Chamberlain of Clinton Maine reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve “does the business” for piles and old sores, curing them without scarring. Available for 25 cents at A J White’s drug store.
The ordinance sets half year appropriations for Dalton Ohio for 1908 covering funds for clerk and treasurer salaries legal advertising printing police and fire departments streets sewers and drainage buildings tools health and cemetery, with authorizations for warrants and effective date January 10, 1908.
80 acre Samuel Martin farm three miles north east of Dalton and six miles east of Orrville on Orrville Massillon road. Includes seven room house, five room frame house, bank barn, a silo, good well water, and orchard. For particulars contact E. B. Martin Burton or Martin Orrville Ohio. Te 1 D Nov 8 8 Rees Zon Gt Orritts Evghanes Sassaat Ts.
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