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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
4
In Wayne County editorials defend rural free delivery as a lasting, self sustaining reform. The piece cites six million in current federal funding, recalls early Carroll County success, rebuts monopoly claims, and argues faster mail to farms benefits merchants and residents alike.
Dalton welcomes T A Sturgis home after three years and nine months in the regular army. He served in the Light Battery F 3d U S Artillery in Cuba and Porto Rico during the Spanish American War of 1898, including the battle of Asomante Mountain. He reenlisted in the 6th Battery Field Artillery Corps at Fort Riley and served three more years, two as Storekeeper in the Quartermasters Department, earning commendations and the respect of officers. He plans to stay in Ohio, preferring it to Kansas, and notes his height improved since enlistment.
Six successful applicants at the teachers examination are John Good Alfred Kurzen Edith Maurer Charles Buchwalter Adolph Kurzen and Geo Lehman Alfred Kurzen chosen as teacher in Sugarcreek township sub district No 6 Mollie Amstutz absent due to brother illness Examination week sees students striving for good grades Miss Grace Houghton hosted high schoolers at her home last week for an enjoyable evening Howard Eckard to discontinue school at term end M E Choir Concert Friday night admission 10c
The Wooster Hardware Co announces Manufacturers' Sales Days from April 3 to April 5 in 102 at the D. D. Miller room in Wooster, Ohio. The event showcases products and deals for retailers and tradesmen attending the Wooster venue.
Public sale scheduled for Thursday March 27 1902 at the David Martin farm area near Orrville. Items include one 12 year old work horse and one 7 year old mare plus a large herd of cattle hogs sheep tools and farm equipment with 15 tons hay and seed potatoes. Sale begins at 12 o clock with credit terms on sums of five dollars and over and cash under that amount. Lawyers and clerks listed as Wyre Auct Legi Neiowanger and D F spindier.
An advertisement for Wooster Hardware Co of Wooster lists address details and a D. D. Miller room reference in 1902. The fragment notes IT 4 and 6 and indicates a retail or notice context in the Wooster, Ohio area.
A prospectus offering a national and industrial liberty focused book is announced. Citizens are urged to read it at the Depot in Dalton Ohio, with Continental Bible House and Saint Louis Missouri as publishing and distribution points.
March and April 1902 special fares announced by the Cleveland Akron & Columbus Railway. Agents offer details on fares, through time and other travel specifics.
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