10 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1914
Page
1
A blaze destroyed the William I. Gerber barn and contents four miles south of Dalton. The 50 by 130 foot structure held 900 bushels of wheat 1000 bushels of oats 65 tons of hay and farming gear. Insurance with Sonnenberg Co. valued at 3962 dollars.
A exhortation urges residents to support local projects, invest in community growth, and promote friendly, constructive judgment. It encourages praising improvements, funding public enterprises, and welcoming outsiders while avoidingcribbing criticisms and selfish motives. It urges citizens to back responsible leaders and keep sidewalks and streets in good condition.
A cement walkway was installed along the north side of the Presbyterian church last week. Additional sidewalks are planned with more to follow.
A summary of short notes from the Gazette dated Thursday August 12, 18ge. J R Sturgis is away on vacation visiting his brother in Indiana and John Davidson travels to Kentucky to locate a site. Mrs Wm Caldwell and Miss Hulda Hanna visit Nebraska to see relatives. The Orrville I O O F team helped Arlington lodge by conferring initiations on two candidates. Mr and Mrs F E Tracy’s twenty two relatives visit Applecreek and Maysville with a grand dinner and baskets.
Saturday night drew a large throng to a band festival under a cloudless moonlit sky. A tri fle cool evening and fair roads helped turnout while admission was 50 cents. Prof Puegner delivered strong clarinet solo as proceeds neared $65 for the band’s benefit.
The Eckard farm of 784 acres plus seven acres of timber near Dalton Ohio is offered for sale by the heirs. Improvements include a modern eight room house a summer house a bank barn and outbuildings with a fair orchard and running water through the property. Inquiries should be directed to Harvey S Eckard Rt 2 Dalton Ohio.
One hundred and thirty acres three miles west of Massillon with a large house and ample barn space. Land gently rolling toward the south near a paved road. Reasonable down payments and long balance terms. For details contact Squire Schlafly 51 4wl Mt. Eaton Ohio.
Improved real estate on West Main Street in Dalton Ohio includes two lots with a house barn and outbuildings a well and cistern plus good fruit trees. Suitable home for a retired farmer. Interested parties contact Mrs Jennie Dalziell Dalton Ohio.
Timothy Seed is offered for sale by W. H. Wertz of Dalton Ohio. The listing notes twenty bushels of first class seed available for purchase.
For sale peaches including yellow and white varieties at reasonable prices. Located 4 miles southwest of Dalton and 1 mile north of Kidron near Calton with listings for Apple Creek and Oitic. Contact details incomplete.
Moisture at present. local residents including Jacob, Bixler, Gerber, Moser, Amstutz, Zuercher attend the State Fair. David Zuercher returns from Chicago auctioneering training and will start soon at Merl McDowell's sale. Teachers Wilson Lehman and Wesley Schuetk pursue positions. misinformed about Barbara Von Gunten’s visit. Threshing paused for a baby’s arrival. a corn roast with a Yellow Jackets nest incident. Prof Bixler and family on furlough. 300 people visit a large Gerber fire site with suspected arson. John Kratzer’s funeral. John Lehman’s 5th son born. tragic death by hanging of a farmer at the Bixler farm.
An old time advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a fast acting remedy for rheumatic pain around joints. It claims relief without rubbing and lists other uses from bruises to sore throats with a California user testimony and a 25 cent price at druggists.
The undersigned Mrs. Mary Hogsett and daughters express gratitude to the United Presbyterian church and others who provided financial help.
Roy C. Powell of Loudonville and Ferne Wechtel of Big Prairie obtained marriage licenses, formalizing their union. The notice records the pairing of two residents from Ohio communities. Authorities listed no further conditions or pending obstacles to the ceremony.
Thirty five members gathered at Miss Marie Douglas north of town for the Y P C U monthly business meeting. Rev and Mrs Pollock attended enriching the social time. Two new members were added, refreshments were served, and the meeting adjourned after thanks to Miss Douglas.
The first annual soldiers picnic will be held in Wooster City Park on Wednesday September 16. Civil War veterans Spanish American War veterans their wives and families and members of all G A R affiliated groups are invited from Wayne County and surrounding areas.
Vacation days ended as Sugarcreek township and Dalton schools started the first term with a fair enrollment and a full teaching corps led by Superintendent W W Perry and principal staff including C L Benninghaf Miss Shirley Miller. Enrollment figures list Primary and district teachers across multiple schools with counts for each district and class.
A strong church oriented message extols churchgoing as essential to civilization. It claims churches transform heathen lands into civilized societies, provide homes and moral order, and underpin justice and benevolence, urging belief in God and church attendance.
The drys of Lugancreek Township call a meeting in Dalton on Tuesday evening September 15 at 7 00 o clock at the United Presbyterian Church by order of the County Committee
Levi Heibner surviving partner announces settlement of partnership liabilities from Heibner & Clapper of Dalton Ohio. Creditors must file verified claims within one year from this notice or be forever barred. Proceedings held in Wayne County Probate Court.
Former State Senator F M Van Over, backed by Congressman Ashbrook, loses bid for Wooster postmaster after Postmaster General refuses to recommend him. Ashbrook to back another candidate acceptable to the Post Office Department.
Card of Thanks from the band gratefully acknowledges friends patrons and donors who assisted at the festival on Saturday night and especially the promoters who supported the enterprise with time and energy.
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