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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
1
A compilation of early Dalton Ohio storefront notices lists C Willis Horn attorney at Pope Black building. Gardiner's Store offering groceries and produce. L C Davison boot dealer featuring custom work. E Freet & Son clothing. Heiliegle Clothiers stocking complete lines. Frank E Gibson lull. Alton Prive Cash Store with dry goods and millinery. Schultz Wagon Co advertising wagons carriages and repairs.
William N. Laviers advertises as a registered veterinary surgeon and graduate of Antonio Veterinary College in Toronto Canada. He offers treatment of diseases in domestic animals with a specialty in castration for horses and cattle and provides a phone contact number 32.
The Wooster Book Bindery advertises all kinds of binding done promptly and neatly. It promotes quick turnaround and careful workmanship for books and printed materials.
Willis Horn, 30, a Dalton Ohio attorney with seven years practice, announces his candidacy for Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney in the upcoming primary on March 28. He pledges an honest, economical, prompt administration and asks Democratic voters for support rather than paid endorsements.
Last Sabbath night closed a week of meetings in the U P church with strong attendance each night. Presbyterians joined the services and Rev H H Marlin preached forceful sermons. New members were received and three adult baptisms performed. Communion Sabbath brought a large audience and about $70 in offerings beyond salary. Sunday School reported 130 scholars present.
Common Pleas Judge Hiram B. Swartz addresses Democratic voters calling his thirty years of study and experience a preparation for a safe speedy administration of public justice He notes his hard race ten years ago and asks for support on Nomination Day March 28 from 1 to 7 p m promising a clean fair and prompt discharge of the public trust
Mabel Russell of South Walnut street rushed home with her family and found her baby brother Wilbur on fire after lighting a parlor stove. She dragged him to the floor and smothered the flames before serious injury. The act earns neighbors’ praise.
Local sale promotes Pinesalve Carbolized as a poultice for cuts burns chapped lips and skin irritations. Sold by W. O. Haney with curing claims and healing promised.
The Gazette warns subscribers of a new postal ruling and shows receipts from most. A few have paid by money order or check while some have not responded. If payment is not received by April first the paper will be discontinued. Please respond this week.
The Dalton Gun Club held a practice shoot on their grounds near the W L depot on a clear afternoon drawing a large crowd. Notable attendees included W J Crosby founder of a world championship, John R Taylor of Winchester Arms Co, Luther Squires of Dupont Powder Co, and F LeNoir of Dead Shot powder. Over eleven hundred targets were trapped in about two and a half hours.
Wooster candidate Hiram B. Swartz announces he is running in the Democratic primary on March 48 seeking the Common Pleas judgeship.
W S Weirich and wife of Orrville spent Monday with friends in Pleasant Valley. Will Bear is laying the foundation for the new barn to be built this spring. Mr Silas Bear and family of Dalton and Mrs Francis Woods and son Emerson visited Sunday with Joe Myers and family. M F Rodecker of Osnaburg Ohio is visiting relatives in the area. Dal Shanklin moved into the W S Weirich property last week.
Willis Horn of Dalton declares his bid for a local Democratic primary seat. Lyman R. Critchfield Jr. also announces as a candidate for prosecutor’s office subject to the March 28 primary.
W A Wilson of Wooster announces candidacy for County Treasurer subject to the Democratic primary on March 28. Wesley St Zachgg of Wooster seeks treasurer post in Wayne County per Democratic primary on March 28. D D Braden of Orrville declares run for County Treasurer subject to the primary outcome dated March 2.
J A Hamilton of Orrville announces candidacy for infirmary director pending Democratic primary decision on March 1908. Isaac Smith of Canaan township declares candidacy for infirmary director in Wayne county subject to Democratic primary on March 28.
Georgi W Plasterer of Platy township and Geo W Spencer of Salt Creek township announce candidacies for county commissioner in the Democratic primary set for March 1908. D J McIlvaine of Creston and J H Villard of Mt Eaton also announce as candidates for the same office in the Democratic primary with terms and dates noted.
County auditor candidates announced by Jas L. Zaiing of Creston and L D Musselman of Wooster. Zaiing seeks the Democratic primary March 28 1908 and Musselman seeks the Democratic primary March 28.
Henry M. Knepp of Wooster announces Jie as a candidate for county surveyor subject to the Democratic primary decision in March. The notice states intent to seek the office and invites party support in the upcoming election.
Community notes report a packed Pleasant Valley Saturday evening with two dramas and an enjoyable program led by Ora Douglas and Mary Graber. Several locals and visitors are listed with weekend activities and travel to Dalton Reading and Massillon visits.
The United Presbyterian parsonage hosted the marriage of David C. Rudy and Julia Chatelain last Saturday evening. Rev W H Blubbell officiated with Rev Hl H Marlin of Pittsburg assisting as guests showered rice on the newlyweds. The couple is hailed as Sugarcreek Township’s prominent farmer and Daltons esteemed lady, with well wishers from the community.
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