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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
1
A local advertisement for Frank E Gibson markets a dry goods store offering fancy and staple goods, notions, carpets, lace curtains, wall paper and more. It promises first class millinery and guaranteed prices at No. 23 Pioneer Block, Dalton, Ohio.
The social season features the thirty first anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Camp and the double wedding of their daughter Miss Sauvain and Clyde Camp, with Alden Rehm of Orrville and Miss Monahine Sauvain, held at their home three miles north of Dalton. Rev. Smith of Orrville officiated as guests gathered for a six o'clock ceremony and a grand wedding supper afterward. Many relatives and friends attended from Dalton and nearby towns bearing gifts of furniture linen silverware and glass.
Thomas Reed a lifelong Dalton area resident and Civil War veteran died last Friday at the home of N K Staver aged 7 3 11. He was born on the nearby farm, married to Mary Root with three children surviving. His wife preceded him eleven years ago. Reed lived with Mr and Mrs Henry Staver since March and died from injuries after a fall on December 18. He belonged to the Dalton post G A R and the funeral was held Monday at the Presbyterian church with Rev W H Stubblell and Rev Rufus Wingert assisting.
Monday night District Deputy Grand Master James Shields of Fredericksburg installed Arlington lodge No. 775 officers. Listed were N G Peter Rickard W G J R Roebuck Secy Will E Scott and other line officers including E Freet W C Kreiger W H Sellers E Scott M L Hileman W H Wertz F Je Gibson D Y Roebuck E A Freet and H B Jameson.
The Tyrol Items column reports the Kit Kat club reorganized and to meet biweekly, updates on local sickness and visits, plans for a Teachers Institute program by D W Bixler, and infrastructure work linking Isidren with Walton to Massillon Telephone Co. It mentions residents like Daniel J Sixler nursing boils, Wilbert Wenger at work in the woods, and visitors including Mr and Mrs Sommer, Baumgartner, Schumacher, and the Ladertscher family.
Senator Vollock of Stark County introduces a bill to appoint a seven person commission three miners three operators and a chief mine inspector named by the Governor. The panel would study and recommend changes in law to protect life and health of Ohio coal miners.
Miss Elizabeth Larson of Dalton visits her parents in Burton City as Mrs J J Manning and Lawrence Curtis head to Columbus for illness. Ora Camp of Pokeberry wed at the bride’s home with a reception at the Rehm home. David Rohrer and Smucker unite in marriage near Orrville. Eichenberger family visits from Ben Avon Pa. Revival meetings continue with strong attendance and good progress. Akron visitors Leonard Scharber and wife stay with P Larson as he serves in Orrville. Myrtle Culp of Massillon visits family. Orrville hosts Dr L S Garver and Joseph Garver's family. HL Spiediee travels to Cleveland for a position.
A Klopfenstein family welcomed a young boy last Thursday seeking a home. The Pokeberry Literary Society drew a large crowd last Friday and will meet in two weeks with a 10 cent admission to cover expenses. Miss Anna Martin, ill for 17 years, attended church on Sunday for the first time in many years. Neighbors serenaded two couples married at the Camp residence last Thursday, and Mrs Brenneman of Winchester Ohio is visiting Mrs Klopfenstein this week.
A local advertisement promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safe for children and effective for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It claims the medicine is non addictive contains no opium or harmful drugs and suitable for babies and adults alike. Sold by A J White.
The board of trade will hold a meeting in the town hall Friday evening with representatives from street car lines to discuss the situation. Citizens interested are urged to attend this public session aiming to address local transit concerns.
R M James of Louellen South Carolina claims Electric Bitters cures misery from malaria poison. He says 50 cent bottles break chills bilious attacks and yellow jaundice, soothing stomach liver and kidney complaints. Available at A J Whites drug store under guarantee.
Monday morning at Mine No 14 a coal fall trapped worker Wm Slall breaking his leg. He was undermining when a large ton sized mass shifted, injuring him. He was removed to his home and Dr Haney gave surgical aid.
Mrs Nancy Cleary of Brewers NC describes severe illness with back pain fatigue and near paralysis from female troubles. She credits Wine of Cardus and Cardui with relief, noting she feels like a new penny and reports cure after treatment sold at stores for 7.00.
Letter to Democratic readers of the Gazette from C W Horn declaring his candidacy for Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney subject to the spring Democratic primaries. He solicits votes and influence and thanks readers for support as the campaign opens.
The February Delineator is praised for timely fashion articles that place it at the top of readers lists. It highlights a revived child rescue campaign by The Delineator, a wave of enthusiasm, and features by Anne Rittenhouse on Valentine parties and various cookery pieces, making the issue unusually attractive.
The document lists committee assignments for 1908 including Pavements Water Works Finance Streets and Alleys Fire Department Bills Cemetery Police Village Property and Roads. Members named include Jill Owens E B Erwin John Young A I Saunders J EL Owens D TF Schultz I B Erwin A E Sanders I Houghton K B Erwin J H Owens and others.
The Village of Dalton Ohio adopts a fiscal half year budget ending June 30 1908 approving general fund public safety service and water works expenditures. It lists salaries payments and contingent accounts for clerk treasurer marshal fire sewer street and health funds with authorized warrants and effective date January 10 1908.
For sale is the 80 acre Samuel Martin farm located three miles northeast of Dalton and six miles east of Orrville on the Orrville Massillon road. The property includes a brick seven room house with attached kitchen and woodhouse, a five room frame house, bank barn, spring house, shop, and necessary outbuildings, with ample water and a good orchard. Inquiries to E S Martin Burton City or S B Martin Orrville Ohio R F D No. 8.
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