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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
1
Eighteen prominent citizens met at John Young's harness emporium Monday night and organized the Dalton Driving Club. Wertz field east of town is leased for a one third mile track to be built at once. Dalton residents will witness home speed contests with their fine horses.
Members of Arlington lodge No 775 gathered at the lodge room with visiting brothers, young ladies with flowers, and children with flags. They marched to the cemetery led by the 11th Regiment, decorated graves of a deceased Odd Fellows, and heard a brief address by J. Q. Fritz of Wooster. Citizens attended despite the weather.
Notice to our patrons says grinding chop will stop until further notice as the chopper is moved to the mill’s lower floor. Once installed grinder will operate daily to better accommodate trade. Dalton Milling & Grain Co successor to Sellers Milling Co.
A Massillon reader compliments C. C. Miller for fitting double glasses by mail. McDowell urges others to seek an optician who can do the work. Miller will test eyes free at the Central House Dalton on Tuesday June 23.
A 1900s style guide suggests a dedicated picnic shelf in the kitchen to store packing material and favorite recipes for easy trips. It recommends heavy brown paper as a table cloth, napkins, paraffin paper, utensil sets, corkscrew, cups, and cutlery for convenient packing during July Delineator era advice.
The Lutheran Sabbath School hosts an ice cream festival on West Lebanon school lawn Saturday evening. Delicacies will be served and the 11th Reg't Band of Dalton will provide music. All invited to attend and enjoy the evening. By order of Supt.
James Tyrrell Sr an aged village resident died after a long illness with dropsy his injury in a coal mine happened eighteen years ago born in 1839 in West Main Ireland he survived by a wife seven children John William James Martin Joseph Winifred Snyder and others funeral to be held today at Akron residence of his daughter Mrs Snyder.
Mrs Nicholas Schultz, 77, died early Wednesday from apoplexy after relocating from Wayne county to Apple Creek. Survived by four children Adenmrschultz of Apple Creek Schultz of Wooster George Schultz of Massillon and Mrs J K Lautenschlager of Kenmore. Funeral Friday at 2 pm conducted at the house by Rev Flory of the Reformed church due to her husband’s illness.
Newton S Brice 62 dies after long illness in Orrville June 11 1908 from consumption. He served in Co E 169th Ohio Volunteers in the Civil War and leaves a wife three daughters a son and his aged mother. He belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic and the I O O F and his funeral was held under those orders.
In Shamokin Pennsylvania the Sturgis I band presents afternoon and evening concerts at Maysville Park. Prof Chamberlains All American and Prof McCartneys orchestra draw large crowds with up to date music. The program featured March Chicago Tribune Chambers Selection Prince of Pilsen Luders Overture Poet and Peasant Suppe Hunting Scene Bye Losey Reverie Baritone Solo Grand Potpourri Musical Jokes Sacred Overture Decoration The JIlks Tarr Seitz and more.
Dalton dealers posted price quotes for wheat oats corn butter and sugar today. Prices are incomplete with several figures unreadable in the clipping and may not reflect full market values.
The festival at Stanwood on Saturday drew a large attendance and was financially successful. The Stanwood band provided music. Several residents, including Miss Vergie Shanklin, Miss Minnie Geis, and Dan P. Gerber, are mentioned in daily notes. Childrens Day programs and church events were held in Stanwood and nearby towns.
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine writes that Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life. He cites years of use for coughs and colds and lungs, praising its preventive pneumonia and healing powers. Sold at White’s drug store 50c and 1.00 with trial bottle free.
J A Gibson of Dalton announces that Mr H C Myers of Hutchinson Myers Jewellers Massillon Ohio will be at his shop the fourth Saturday each month with a full line of glasses and optical goods. Myers is well recommended and a college graduate. Free eye examination guaranteed and glasses guaranteed to fit.
All weeds in front or around premises or vacant lots must be cut within ten days and kept cut until October 15 per O. S. 4732a by order of the Mayor.
The Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth announces a massive parade on July 4 1908 in Akron. It features 1500 performers 700 horses and a global array of floats from Persia China Italy and France with acts by La Roque Cohn Erechants Wormwood and LeClown Moustier noted for daring stunts and animal comedy.
An advertisement promotes Cham berlain's Ointment to relieve rheumatism pain and aid sleep. It claims pain relief justifies cost and urges long-standing cases to try it, noting many buyers are surprised and pleased with its effects. Sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes by A. J. White.
The first payment on the new Methodist church building fund is due now. Pay immediately to financial secretary W. P. Slusser at the bakery.
An ordinance by Dalton Village Council in Wayne County Ohio levies 12 mills for municipal purposes for 1908 09. Funds allocated include 3 4 mills general, 2 0 2 5 Public Health, 2 0 2% Water Works, 1 2% Public Safety, 1 0 2% Public Service, 1 % Cemetery, and 5 mills for Sluking fund. The clerk will file with the County Auditor. Passed June 8 1903.
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