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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
1
Dalton residents witnessed the town key moment as Miss Ruth Law, a Chicago aviator, flew past on a Curtiss biplane during her Ohio and Michigan tour. She reportedly started from Cleveland and aimed for Toledo, dropping “bombs” to tell the story of the Liberty Loan along the highways.
Decoration Day ceremonies drew a large town crowd as the Sons of Veterans and G A R led a grand parade to the cemeteries. Rev Bryenton offered prayers, honors were paid to fallen soldiers with flowers, and Hon James Rice of Canton delivered a timely Civil War and world conflict address.
A special meeting is held at the Methodist Episcopal church this Wednesday June 6 at 7 30 pm. Rev George Orcutt Dist Supt will deliver an address and Judge Adair of Wooster will speak from a layman’s standpoint. All are invited.
Mrs Belva Eshelman, indicted as an accomplice in her husband’s murder, was found not guilty after a six hour jury verdict following last Tuesday’s close of trial.
Cold weather lingers so many catch colds this season and seek relief for coughs wheeze and sore throat. Bentonville Arkansas reader W G Glazier recommends Foley's Honey and Tar Compound noting it cured a long standing cough claimed to be consumption. Contains no opiates and is liked by children.
Tuesday June 5 marked selective service registration for young men in Dalton and Sugarcreek townships, with precinct totals of 66 in No 1 Boones 45 in No 2 and 33 in No 3 totaling 144. Notable registrants include C B Feasel registrar R W Lawrence clerk and many residents listed with ages ranging from 21 to 30.
The Baughman township picnic date has moved from the 14th to Thursday June 7, 1997.
A long roster of voters with ages and names followed by Precinct No 1 66 details including Rudy Studer registrar and David Frantz clerk. Note indicates names from the precinct were not secured in time and will appear next week.
Wayne County reports include Glenn Landis’s life sentence for murder in Ohio Penitentiary after conviction for Chas Eshelman’s death. Sheriff Miller transported him to Columbus. Grand Jury convened with nine in jail awaiting action and twelve cases from magistrates courts. Reverend W H Hubbell of Cleveland elected assistant clerk of the United Presbyterian General Assembly in Boston and gave the nominating speech for the National Committee of Home Missions in Providence May 16 23.
On Monday night the Haverstock bus, en route from Massillon driven by Ira Johnson, was struck by an unidentified east bound vehicle near the David Brenner property east of Greenville. The bus veered into a ditch, snapping a telephone pole before stopping. The other car fled. The bus suffered major damage and was towed to Martin's garage. No injuries were reported.
Memorial Day observance in East Greenville featured a nine o'clock parade led by Col. James Snyder, with the 11th Regiment band, Civil War veterans, schoolchildren, and the Lookout Council. Nearly four hundred participated. cemetery services included prayers and addresses by Rev. Bryenton and T. C. Hunsicker commemorating American patriotism from Lexington 1775 to today. Dalton Post G A R joined the parade.
George Lawrence of Kittrell Mississippi reports Foley Kidney Pills cured his backache, sluggish kidneys, dull headache, and nighttime urination. He took three dollars’ worth and regained energy. The pills claim to strengthen kidneys to filter uric acid and poisons causing rheumatic pains and stiff joints.
A Massillon reader shares a letter from Allen G. Schultz born in Dalton in 1876. He recounts Army service from Cuba to the Mexican border and notes plans to sail to France with the unit, asking his brother Mart to gather papers and photos for retirement, while detailing daily drill, guard duty, and a swelling regiment.
Sunday attendance both morning and evening was strong as Rev. Gruber delivered two inspiring sermons. Congregation enjoyed splendid singing and urged a return in two weeks for Sunday school and preaching with the next subject titled Mother.
Real estate transfers show multiple parcels changing hands. John Eberly and wife to Ira Eberly et al 68 acres in Baughman Two for 6875 dollars. Rittman Realty Co to Arline Turner at Rittman for 310 dollars. Ina I Grunder et al to La Fetzer nine acres in Canaan Township for one dollar. J H Villard administrator to Elmer Graber in Mt Eaton for 700 dollars. Quinby Realty Co to Rose Geiger in Wooster for one dollar. Homestead Land Co to Ray M Miller in Creston for one dollar.
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