Dayton and Other Community News Items

Submitted by Susan Yost Clawson

March 18, 1890, Lafayette Weekly Courier

School Surprises
On Friday last was the closing day of Elliott school at Culver [District School #10] and as a surprise to both teacher and pupils the patrons and friends to the number of 75 assembled with well filled baskets. The tables fairly groaned under their weight of eatables, such as only the ladies of Elliott know how to prepare. In the afternoon an entertainment was given by the school. An excellent program was carried out consisting of music and recitations, after which Mr. Elliott voiced the sentiments of the patrons in voting Mrs. Peters a successful teacher, having given entire satisfaction during the period of four terms of school. Not being content with one surprise on their teacher the young folks decided a party was in order.

Graduates of the County Schools
The following are this year’s graduates of the county common schools:
Nellie Benedict, Tom Hollinsworth, Tom Rath [Tom Frantz and Milton Roth; see program], Bertie Collins, E. H. Smith, Roy K. Brand, of A. E. Molesbury’s class, Dayton; Grace Slattery, Guy Hill, Allie Sherry, Nellie Wallace, Effie Stair, Washington township. Mr. Molesberry’s class made the best record ever given in the county.

Saturday, 7 Mar 1896, Lafayette Morning Journal

Dayton - March 4

• F. B. Stranahan and family are now citizens of Dayton. They moved last Monday.
• The inclement weather interfered with the success of the oyster supper given by the school last Saturday night, so it was repeated on Monday evening. They cleared about $12
• The missionary exercise at the M.E. church last Sunday evening was a pleasant entertainment. The program consisted of  songs, readings, recitations, dialogues by the children, “motion” songs, anthems, etc.
• Effie Bull and Carrie Widmer were the guests of Pearl Coffman last night.
• Will Burton and Misses May Rutan and Julia App of Newcomer, were in Dayton Tuesday evening.
• Rev. J. W. Hindbaugh and family went to Farmers’ Chapel near Frankfort yesterday to attend the funeral of an intimate  friend.
• Communion services were held at the Presbyterian church last Sunday. Preparatory services were held on Saturday      afternoon.
• The Dayton band is getting ready for business under the skillful leadership of W. D. Burton. They just secured quite a number of excellent pieces of new music.
• The schools of the township have closed, with the exception of the schools here, which will close next Friday. A class of twelve or more will complete the common school course this year.
• W. F. Smith, the progressive teacher of the Newcomer school during the term just closed, visited the schools here last Tuesday.
• The last lecture in our course will be given in the Presbyterian church Saturday evening, March 14, at 7:45 p. m. Dr. A. A. Willets will be the speaker, and his subject “Sunshine or the Secret of a Happy Life.” The public is cordially invited to attend this last and best entertainment for this year. Dr. Willets is a lecturer of national fame. Admission 25 cents.

Thursday, 12 Mar 1896, Lafayette Morning Journal

Dayton - March 10

• Dr. F. McBride, of Springfield, Ill., is visiting his father and friends here.
• Mrs. Edgar Hatton is visiting her parents at Medaryville this week.
• George DeBruler and I. Hatton went to Lafayette Monday night to hear Dr. John’s great lecture.
• The whole community was shocked Sunday Monday morning by the sad news of the sudden death of Solomon DeVoss, after an illness of five days. The deceased was an old and respected citizen, living three miles southeast of Dayton. Funeral services were conducted at the home Tuesday forenoon by Rev. Robert Baker, after which the large number of sympathizing friends went to witness the interment at the Baker cemetery. A widow and several children mourned his loss.
• The C. E. social at the residence of F. Widner [Widmer?] last Friday night was a very pleasant occasion.
• Notwithstanding the inclement weather a large number of young people attended. A program of recitations and songs was rendered, after which refreshments were served, and appropriate games and social conversation were indulged in.—
• Quarterly meeting services were held in the U.B. church last Saturday and Sunday.   Rev. R. J. Parrott,, presiding elder, was present at all the services, and his sermons were able and impressive.
• The last teachers’ institute for the year was held here last Saturday. Besides the regular exercises, there were some special features, among which were recitations by Bertha Helfrich, Lizzie Staley and Maud McBroom, and a vocal solo by Burton C. Sharpe.
• Miss Florence Rogers was in Lafayette Sunday attending the Mills meetings.
• Israel Hatton was the victim of a well-planned surprise party last Friday, the last day of school. At about 11 o’clock a large number of patrons and friends of the school came in with well-filled baskets. School was soon after dismissed and all partook of the grand feast which the skill of the ladies had so well prepared. After dinner a program of recitations, music, papers, etc., was given by the schools. The years’ work just closed has been a pleasant one. The teachers desire to express their gratitude to all patrons, pupils and school officers, for their interest and co-operation in all work of the year.
• Don’t forget the lecture here Saturday night. It will be the last of our course. Dr. Willets is known and honored all over our nation. His lectures are famous, and the one he will deliver here, “Sunshine,” is his greatest judging from the great demand for it everywhere and the enthusiastic praise of the press, wherever he has been. We are honored by his coming to our town and the church should be packed to its utmost capacity. To hear him for 25 cents is a privilege no one will ever enjoy elsewhere, and never again here.

Tuesday, March 10, 1896, Lafayette Daily Courier

Properly Named Sampson
Sampson McDole, of Sheffield township, is one of the heartiest old men in the county. He drove in from Sheffield township yesterday morning, and was partaking of a hearty dinner at Suter’s restaurant. He did not appear to be over 65 years old, but when the reporter asked, “How old are you?” he replied, “83.” “You must have been a strong man in your day,” queried the reporter. “Yes,” said Mr. McDole, “some people used to say that I was properly named Sampson McDole. I might tell you one instance. In 1840, when they  had the big Whig rally at the Battle Ground, when Grandpa Harrison was a candidate for president, I went up there, although I was a democrat and am yet, always expect to be. There was a great big fellow at that rally from Virginia by the name of Hicks, and he was blowing around that he could life more than any man in Indiana. Anthony Stingle, who lived near Stockwell, and who died several years ago, aged 86, heard this fellow blowing and he said to me, “Sampson, you go and life with the fellow: I believe you can beat him, but if you can’t, then I will try him.” I said “all right.” At that time I weighed 238 pounds, and was a good deal bigger man than I am now. So Hicks stepped to the scales and lifted 1,300 pounds. Then I took hold and lifted 1,600 pounds, beating him 300 pounds. You ought to have heard that crowd yell,” said Mr. McDole.

Friday, March 26, 1897, Lafayette Weekly Journal

Montmorenci items

• F. P. Rowe will become a citizen of Montmorenci in the near future. He will move into the property he bought of H. V. Thomas some time ago.…

Dayton - March 22

• Sam Roth left this morning for Frankfort to take the road for V. C. Fuller & Co.
• Phin McBride of Danville, Ills., is here spending a few days with his son, Dr. W. F. McBride.
• Mr. and Mrs. J. Bennett, of St. Joe, Mo., are visiting D. P. Ilgenfritz and family.
• Commencement exercises of Sheffield township common school graduates will be held at the Presbyterian church Saturday night, March 27. Quite an interesting program has been arranged. The class address is to be delivered by Prof. Quigley, of the University of Chicago.
• Will B. Baugh and family, of Farmers’ Institute, attended the institute here Saturday and spent Sunday with his relatives here.
• Frank Brown, of Rossville, was here a few days looking after some fine horses.
• S. O. Dryer, of Boswell, is spending a few days with his family here.
• The postoffice contest, which has created considerable comment here, is over, Lawrence Nicely winning.
• E. E. Baker and family, of Pettit, spent Sunday with relatives here.
• J. D. Williams purchased the residence of Wm. Peak, the latter, with his family, will hereafter reside at Frankfort.
• Miss Ida Boyles very pleasantly entertained a number of her friends Friday evening at an old fashioned taffy party. John A. Dryer secured the prizes.
• Ed Dryer and wife of Lochiel, have returned home after a most pleasant visit here with relatives and friends.
• The Corbett Fitssimmons fight is over, and many faces are wearing a smile, which seems to say, “I knew it.” Corbett, although defeated, is a favorite here.
• Mrs. N. J. Hill and daughter Dora, of West Lafayette, spent Sunday here.
• Wm Yates, of Marion, who has been here for several days, left for home yesterday.
• Henry Mathers and family are going to move to Attica, where Mr. Mathers is interested in the Mineral Springs.
• Pat Slayback returned from Decatur, Ill., where he has beeen visiting relatives and friends.
• T. A. Hollingsworth is out again after another trial of the grip.
• The funeral of Mrs. Jas. Glen occurred from the family residence yesterday at 2 p. m. The services were conducted by Rev. Robert Baker. Interment in Dayton cemetery. Mrs. Glen had long been a sufferer from cancer, from which death was the only relief. Deceased leaves a husband and three children, who have the sympathy of the whole community.
• Farmers’ Institute of Clinton and Tippecanoe counties held here Saturday was largely attended. The following was the program: Morning session, 9:30 o’clock—Music: prayer; music; “Fencing for the Farm,” M. H. Belknap, Kilmore; discussion led by Andrew Bausman, Dayton; “Co-operative Farming,” C. W.  Beeker, West Lafayette; discussion, led by Wood Fry, Frankfort; intermission and basket lunch. Afternoon session, 1:30 o’clock; music; “Small Fruits for Home Use,” D. F. Maish, Frankfort; discussion, led by J. S. Randolph, West Lafayette; music; recitation, Miss Katherine Frantz, Dayton; housekeepers’ clubs, Miss Jennie Booth, Wea; discussion, led by Mrs. G. M. Blackstock, Lafayette; music; question box. Evening session, 7:30 o’clock—Music; recitation, Master Dale Brand, Dayton; vocal solo, Miss Fern Sharp, Dayton; “Our Daughters, and What to Teach Them,” Mrs. S. J. Gunkle, Mulberry; vocal solo, Miss Anna Bartmess, Dayton; address, Mrs. Emma Mont McRae, Purdue University; recitation, Miss Lillian Johnson, Dayton; music; adjournment. Music by the Mandolin Club and Chorus of Dayton.

Friday, April 2, 1897, Lafayette Weekly Journal

Dayton Letters List, unclaimed (paraphrased)
Gebbart Miss Emma
Hoffman Miss Rita
Hubbard Mrs. L. L.
Margret Lib
Thomas Miss Mary
Welshbilig Frank

 Signed: Kosta Slayback, postmaster

April 14, 1898, Lafayette Home Journal

Dayton Items
Those that passed the graduating examination in the township were Misses Lilly Johnson, Alice Funk, Mabel Steel, Warren and Indian Bausman, Callie Rholer, Messre. Earl Rogers, Roy Lentz, L. Warren, G. Glaze, O. Devoss and Willie Widmer.

The graduates from Dayton schools will hold their commencement exercises in the Presbyterian church next Monday evening. No pains have been spared in making this the best entertainment of this kind ever held here. In order to defray expenses an admission of 10 cents will be charged.

Friday, April 7, 1899, Lafayette Weekly Journal

Our school closed on Friday with 19 graduates in the township. The baccalaureate sermon will be delivered on next Sunday evening by Rev. Overmeyer at M.E. church. Graduating exercises on the Tuesday evening following.

February 13, 1900, Lafayette Weekly Courier

Dayton Items

• There is quite a difference of opinion among farmers as to the condition of winter wheat in this vicinity. The general opinion, however, is the outlook so far is good for a full yield.
• Experts say that the peach buds are in a healthy condition and with favorable weather we will have a good crop of peaches.
• Ephraim and Philip Noel, of Walton, Ind., visited their father, Isaiah Noel, the past week.
• Mrs. Jane Christy and daughter Estella, of Battle Ground, spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Dryer.
• C. E. Thompson, who is teaching in Battle Ground grade school, spent Sunday with his aprents, Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson.
• Dr. J. H. Crouse and William Bartmess are on a visit to Dr. Lyman Strather [sic: should be Strother], of Woodson, Kas.
• George Gifford is suffering a severe attack of sciatic rheumatism and it is feared he will be confined to his house the rest of the winter.
• Mr. Horner has sold his little farm to Henry Parker and will move to North Dakota in the spring.

February 20, 1900, Lafayette Weekly Courier

Dayton Items

• The citizens of Dayton are manifesting a lively interest in the much talked of interurban road from LaFayette to Frankfort, and the hope is generally expressed that the road will be built in the near future.
• Dr. J. H. Crouse and William Bartmess returned from their trip in the west last Friday and report a very pleasant time.
• Melvin Keller went to Milford, Ill. Last Saturday to spend a few days with Lloyd Smith.
• W. Blackledge and family spent Sunday in Mulberry.
• The I.O.O.F. organized a lodge last Friday afternoon and evening. The move has been in contemplation for some time and the hopes of the promoters were realized in the splendid start made at the time of the organization. The lodge will be known as Dayton Lodge No. 758. The installing officer was H. M. Chaplin of Knightstown, Ind. The new lodge starts with a membership of forty, thirty-two of which are new members. The lodges of LaFayette, Mulberry, Stockwell and Battle Ground were represented.   About two hundred were present to assist and participate in the work of organization. The new officers elected and installed were: William Taylor, P. G.; J. Rosenberger, N. G.; Frank Peterson, V. G.; T. A. Hollingswroth, treasurer; Tim Slayback, secretary; trustees J. H. Crouse, F. McBride and D. L. Thompson. Refreshments were served at noon and in the evening and now Dayton Lodge No. 758 I.O.O.F., we hope has entered upon a successful career.
• Dayton Chapter, Eastern Star, is on a boom, so reports say. They had degree work last Friday evening., followed by a banquet in Masonic hall.   Dayton now has seven successful lodges and expects more in the near future.

March 15, 1900, Lafayette Home Journal

• Sheffield Township will have one more week of school. The schools will be out on March 24.
• The following from this place will try the eighth-year graduating examination: “Spitter” Roth, Claud Johnson, Loyd [sic] Bartmess, Fred Lash, Boyd Lesh, “Bunker” Brindle, Harry Brown, Emma Burkhalter, Florence King, Ethel Bayless, Mabel Tooey, Katherine Frantz and Josie Newman. Miss Margarette Hill and Miss Madline Guard will try the 4th year high school examination at the same time. The examination will be held on next Saturday, March 17th.

Friday, 5 April 1901, Lafayette Weekly Journal

• Sheffield township will be well represented at the State Normal at Terre Haute by the following teachers:

Misses Ada Motter, Maud Brown, Lama Laesh, Edith Snoddy and Pearl Hill.
• No going back on our schools when fifteen boys and girls graduate from our graded schools. Thursday night, April 11, will occur the annual commencement to be held in Dayton. Great preparations are being made for the event.

April 23, 1901, Lafayette Weekly Journal

April 10
All the members of the eighth year class passed the examination. The baccalaureate sermon will be preached next Sunday night at 7:45 by Rev. Mr. Perry of Lafayette in the Presbyterian Church. The commencement exercises will be held in the Methodist Church on next Tuesday evening, at 7:45 o’clock. Rev. F. N. Palmer will deliver the address, his subject being “Shall we be Thinkers in the World’s Activities.” All are invited to attend, admission free. Following are the names of the graduates. Claude Johnson, Robert Friend, Clarence Brindle, Harry Goldsberry, Jerome Edris, Alma Crowden, Vernis Moyer, Pearl Gifford, Edith Ballengee, Katie Masters, Mary Brown, Dale Brand, Eugene Clapper and Oscar Lind.

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April 9

The commencement exercises of the Sheffield township schools will be held in the M.E. Church, Tuesday, April 16. An address will be delivered by Rev. F. A. Palmer. The baccalaureate address will also be delivered in the M. E. Church by Rev. F. T. Perry, next Sunday morning.
 

April 19, 1901, Lafayette Weekly Journal

On last Tuesday evening the 16th annual commencement of the Sheffield township public schools was held in the Methodist Church. The church was pforusely decorated with flowers of all description. The class made an excellent appearance, all the girls being dressed in white. All matrons, roses and hyacinths. There were fourteen in the class and the following was the program:

Male Quartet—“Alice, Where Art Thou?”
Prayer..............Rev. Mr. Snepp
Male Quartet—“Annie Laurie.”
Address: “Shall We Be Thinkers in the World’s Activities?”..Rev. F. N. Palmer
Solo—“The Sleeping Sentinel”........................W. F. Smith
Address to Class and Presentation of Diplomas....County Supt. E. C. Crider
Male Quartet—“Good Night.”
Benedicton.......Rev. F. N. Palmer

Mr. Palmer gave an excellent address and held the audience at his will for fifty minutes. His remarks were practical, logical and sufficiently sprinkled with humor and pathos to make it intensely interesting. Mr. Crider spoke of the necessity of being active, not passive. He told the story of the dreamer, who slept while all the opportunities of life passed by. He congratulated the class upon its appearance and success and said that the hoped that all would go on with their work in high school. Quite a number from Lafayette were present.

Dayton Items - Lafayette Weekly Journal

Correspondents:
Dayton, B. C. Sharpe
Dayton RR 23, T. J. Grove
 

January 2, 1903 edition

• Dayton band furnished music Xmas afternoon.
• The entertainments at the two churches Christmas eve were exceptionally fine and were well attended.
• Mrs. Wm. Burton is spending the holiday in Mulberry.
• Geo. Johnson has been ill for some time now but is improving.
• Morette Burkhalter is suffering from an attack of congestion of the lungs, but is slowly improving.
• Miss Grace Friend spent last week in Frankfort visiting her uncle, Mr. Fuller.
• Knights of Pythias elected officers last Friday night and the following is the list:

C.C.—Brainard Hooker
V.C.—Ed Spring.
P.—Ralph Rogers
K. of R. and S.—W. F. McBride
M. F.—Van Taylor
M. W. —Charles Godfrey.
M. A.—L. Rush.
I. G. —Melvin Kiefer.
O. G.—Wm. Wakeland.
• Mrs. Van S. Burton spent the holiday week in Chicago with her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Brady.
• B. C. Sharpe and son are visiting relatives in Peru this week.
• David Logan and wife spent holiday week with Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Burton.
• Mr. Stokes and wife spent the week with their daughter, Mrs. F. N. Palmer.
• Jacob Burton is just  recovering from a severe attack of malarial fever.
• Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Hollingsworth go to Charlotte, North Carolina, this week, where they will make their home. Mr. H. has accepted a lucrative position at that place from the Deering company.
• Mr. and Mrs. John Lefbenderskive of Lafayette spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Simes.
• On Christmas day Mr. and Mrs. Shannon Nicely spread the festal board and gathered around it were all their grandchildren, John Nicely and family, Lawrence Nicely and family and Dr. J. H. Crouse and son.
• Last Saturday night the Masons gave their annual supper. A large crowd was present and all were well pleased with the pleasures of the evening.
• B. C. Sharpe is spending the week with his patrons near Monitor.
• In the near future the Dayton band will give a minstrel.
• Chas. Godfrey, Chas. Brand and B. C. Sharpe attended the play given by the High school pupils of Stockwell last Saturday night.
• George Chissom and wife visited friends in Dayton last week.
• Tim Slayback spent Christmas at home, but has returned to Elwood, where he is working.
• Miss Bell Virgin spent Christmas with her mother.
• Ollie Carrol and wife are the guests of Mrs. Elizabeth Edris. They will return to their home near Indianapolis this week.
• It is now assured that we will have a lecture course and every one should aid Profs. Hooker and Smith in their endeavors to make it as success.
• W. F. Smith will not resign his position to accept that offered him at Winona. Dayton can congratulate herself on his refusal for it would be extremely difficult for Mr. Sims to find one capable of filling Mr. Smith’s place. He is one of old Sheffield’s most faithful and best. The position offered was a $75 per month and bids fair to be held at Mr. Smith’s disposal later.
• Rev. Wilbur has begun his revival services and will continue this week every night at 7:00 o’clock. All are invited to attend.
• The Methodist Aid society will furnish dinner and supper on New Year’s day in the Universalist church. All are invited to be present and bring 15 cents for your dinner. Cream and cake will also be served.

[From Wednesday Morning’s Journal.]

SARAH FRANTZ
 Mrs. John T. Frantz died on Monday morning at her home in Maroa, Ill. Her death was caused by a complication of diseases. She leaves a husband and two children. Her maiden name was Miss Sarah Andrew and she was a daughter of the late Jesse Andrew. She resided in this city until about ten years ago, when she moved to Illinois. She was a very estimable woman and the announcement of her death will be read with regret by many old friends. She was a sister of Thomas N. Andrew, J. Charles Andrew and Miss Katherine Andrew. The remains will be brought here for burial arriving at 2:10 p.m. today over the Wabash, and will be taken direct to Greenbush cemetery for interment.

Friday, January 14, 1903, edition

• Mrs. Jacob Burton continues ill with malarial fever.
• Dr. E. C. Sharpe of Clifton, Mo., is visiting his son, B. C. Sharpe.
• Do not forget that the Purdue Glee and Mandolin Club will give the first number of the lecture course of Dayton, in the M.E. church next Friday evening at 7:30. Season tickets for $1.00, entitling holder to five entertainments can be obtained of Prof. Hooker or Mr. Smith.
• In the near future, the Dayton band will give a minstrel of the first-class. Members are practicing regularly this week and it will surely be a success.
• On last Monday evening, Dayton Lodge No. 765, I.O.O.F., installed the following officers: E. D. Spring, N. G., James Kingsley, V. G., Wm. Tayler, R. S., John Brown, F. S., Dr. J. H. Crouse, Treas. F. B. Stranahan acted as installing officer, and was ably assisted by Messers. Paden, Rosenberger, McBride, Thompson and McCulloch. After installation, lunch consisting of sandwiches and coffee was served.
• Chas. Godfrey and Glen Brand are going to purchase new alto horns for the band.
• Pat Slayback drew the lucky number which won for him Ed Kiefer’s slide trombone. Now see Pat blow himself.
• Elmer Johnson drew Chas. Godfrey’s Tuba, having to pay 27 cents for the horn.

Saturday, January 15, 1903, Lafayette Daily Courier

Bob Sled Party
A party of young people from this city [Lafayette] indulged in a jolly sleighing party last night, going to Dayton, where supper was taken at the Dayton hotel. The party consisted of Mrs. Emma Coleman, Misses Eva Lowman, Josephine Hugel, Ethel Williams, Cora Moore, Maud Wallers and Alta Gwinn; Messrs William Jester, Leroy WIlliams, Chas. Beckley, Albert Kiser, Ed McDowell, Charles Welch, Bert Nelson and Leroy Loman.

Lafayette Items
Miss Frances Favorite [of Lafayette, formerly of Dayton] left this afternoon  for Chicago to join Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Favorite on a thirty-day trip to  California.

Monday, January 17, 1903, Lafayette Daily Courier

GLEE CLUB PLAYS
Dayton People Delighted--Sheffield’s Capital Amusements.

The Purdue Glee club went to Dayton last evening and gave an entertainment in the M. E. church at that place. The entertainment was given under the auspices of the pupils of the Dayton high school, and was the first of a series of five entertainments to be given by the school. The attendance was the largest ever assembled in Dayton. Over $50 was taken in and the Glee club made a great hit with the people Every number was encored and the program was a long one. The Glee club has been engaged to take part in the Elks opera to be given in the near future. The next attraction in the entertainment series at Dayton will be an illustrated lecture by Rev. W. D. Cole of this city on the evening of February 6. The Dayton band will give a
minstrel show at the Dayton opera house on the evening of January 31.
 

Wednesday, January 21, 1903, Lafayette Daily Courier

Death List: CLYDE WARWICK
Clyde Warwick, age 5 months, died at the home of his parents in Perry township yesterday morning. Death was attributed to cerebral tuberculosis.  The funeral was conducted from the residence this afternoon at 3 o’clock, Rev. Frank M. Palmer, of Dayton, officiating. Interment was in the Dayton cemetery.

Friday, January 30, 1903

• Do not forget the minstrel show to be given by the Dayton band next Saturday night. Two and one-half hours of fun. If you want seats reserved go to Wm. Burton’s store and get your tickets.
• Mrs. Wm. Burkhalter and child, Morette, are sick at present.
• Ed Dryer and family, B. C. Sharpe and family and Mrs. D. A. Dryer went bobbing to John Dryer’s home last evening.
• The Eastern Star Society entertained the Rathbone Sisters and Rebeckah Lodge last Friday evening. Mrs. A. C. Baker gave the welcome address and afterward a short program was given. One of the special features was a drill by the Rathbone Sisters, which was especially enjoyed by all. Refreshments, consisting of buns, coffee, cream and cake were served and all adjourned at a late hour, highly praising the Stars as typical hostesses.
• Mr. Glaze is building a work shop on his lot in Dayton. He will move in February.
• Mrs. Wm. Baer spent Wednesday evening with Mrs. Sharp.
• Peter Rensselaer will move into the Ballinger house next month.
• Mr. Shively has rented a farm one-half mile west of Frog Pond school house.
• The Rebecca Lodge will give a play in the near future.
• The M. E. Aid Society gave a quilting at Mrs. Lentz’s last Wednesday.
• Mrs. D. A. Dryer spent Wednesday with Mrs. E. E. Thompson.
• Anyone having items, please leave same at my house.

Thursday, February 5, 1903, Lafayette Daily Courier

Dayton Items
Mr. and Mrs. George M. Ramsey celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their married life at their home in Dayton on January 27. They were married in Clinton county, Ind., January 21, 1853. Mrs, Ramsey’s maiden name was Margaret Wright and the aged couple are well and favorably known in this and Clinton county. About forty guests were present who brought with them
besides their good wishes, numerous presents. Among those present were: Messrs. and Mesdames F. N. Palmer, Robert Rodgers, Jacob Kahl, Isaac Please, Marlet Rholer [sic], Mrs. Sarah Brand, Miss Flora Owens, Robert Newman and
wife, of Mulberry, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Wright of Clark’s Hill; Mrs. Loveless and daughter, of Clark’s Hill; Mrs. Mary Bennett, of Hamilton; Mrs. M. C. Wright of Kirklin; Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Bryant of Mulberry. Refreshments were served at the noon hour and the day was pleasantly passed in social chat. -  Mr. and Mrs. John Royal celebrated the fifty-third anniversary of the wedding last Tuesday.  The family and a few invited guests were present and a very pleasant day was spent.-  Miss Pearl Hill is not as well as she has been for the past few weeks. - The band concert at the town hall last Saturday evening was a success and they propose to repeat the entertainment in the near future.
 

[From Thursday morning’s Journal]

MATHIAS WIDENER
Mathias Widener, an old and respected citizen of Monitor, died about 8:30 o’clock yesterday morning at his house in that place. He had been ill for some time with stomach trouble, but the immediate cause of death was heart trouble. He was 70 years’ old and moved toMonitor from Frankfort about fifteen years ago. A widow and four children survive, viz.: Mrs. John Whiteman, of this city, is a daughter. The deceased was a member of the United Brethren church and was a veteran of the civil war. The funeral will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock and the interment will be made in the Zion cemetery.

February 13, 1903

• The Rebecca’s of Dayton will give a play entitled, “The Spinster’s Return From the Klondike,” in the Dayton hall next Saturday evening. The play is a sequel to the one given by the Rathbone Sisters some months ago. It will be remembered that the spinsters in that play hear of a demand for women in the Klondike, and so after being made over by Prof. Makeover, they all went to the Frozen Fields of Klondike in search of companions. This play will picture very vividly, the success achieved by the spinsters and is sure to please everyone who attends. The Dayton orchestra will furnish music for the occasion.
• On Saturday evening of next week the band will give another minstrel in the Dayton Hall. The program will be different in every respect except a few songs which will be repeated. All the jokes will be new and up to date, some new songs will be given and the monologues will be changed. One of the features of the entertainment will be a farce which will take about one hour to play and will be in itself an entire entertainment. The band will render some very fine concert music.
• In the trial of James Glenn vs. L. E. & W. Railroad company, Mr. Glenn was defeated and will receive no damages for breaking his leg.
• Messrs. Thompson, Morris, Cantrell, Benham and Keifer were summoned from Dayton last week to Williamsport to attend the trial of Glenn vs. L. E. & W.
• Courtney Thompson has his saxophone and is beginning to practice with the band.
• Despite the cold weather a large number were present at Mr. Glaze’s sale in Wyandotte last Wednesday. The M. E. church society furnished dinner.
• The lecture given by Dr. Cole of Lafayette was enjoyed by all. It was intensely interesting and Dr. Cole held his audience in perfect control for over two hours. His lecture, “A Trip Through the Holy Land,” was ably illustrated by Dr. Todd of Lafayette, who used a stereopticon. The next number of the course will be given next week on Thursday evening in the M. E. church, Mr. Pfrimmer, the “Kankakee Poet,” will recite and a rare treat is expected.
• Mrs. Wm. Burkhalter is now recovering from a severe illness.
• Grandma Furman has recovered from a short spell of sickness.
• Rev. Wilbur is conducting revival services in Clarkshill at present.
• One week from next Monday the Rathbones will entertain the members of the Eastern Star lodge.

Thursday, February 19, 1903, Lafayette Daily Courier

Death List: JOHN N. BAYLESS
John N. Bayless died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Fahnestock, No. 1120 North Tenth street, at 10 o’clock this morning. The deceased was one of the oldest and best known men in Lafayette. He was born in Monroe county, Ohio, November 4, 1820 and cam to this city in 1862. His wife died six years ago. He was an honest, upright  man and was held in the highest esteem by those who knew him. He was a mill right by trade and was a foreman for a number of years in the old Star City mill. Besides Mrs. Fahnestock another daughter survives, Mrs. Nelson J. Rose, of Kokomo. The funeral will be
private and will take place from the residence at 3 o’clock Saturday afternoon. Interment will be in Springvale cemetery.

[From Monday Morning’s Journal]

DAVID HILL
David Hill passed away at 8:30 o’clock Saturday morning at his late residence, 1923 Echo street, death resulting from progressive paralysis. He was 70 years old and had been a resident of Tippecanoe county for many years. He was engaged in farming near Dayton for a long time and then moved to this city, where he opened a wood and coal office. He was a Democrat in politics and was a member of the Masonic fraternity at Dayton. A widow and five children, two sons and three daughters, survive. One of the sons, Joseph Hill, is an attorney at Denver, Col. Mr. Hill was a man of the highest integrity and was actuated by generous impulses. He had a benevolent disposition and was always ready to help those in need. The funeral will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. Edward Barr will officiate. The interment will be made in the Dayton cemetery under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity.
 

February 21, 1903, Lafayette Daily Courier

Pupils’ Recital
Some of the pupils of Miss Lena Baer’s music class met with her at her home, 1114 North street this afternoon and will meet this evening for recitals. Those taking part in the program are Gertrude Ohlsen, Cecil and Hazel McKinley, Gladys Storms, Alta Seeney, Helen Keller, Pearl and Sara Elkins, Ethel Maddock, Bessie and Merle Smith, Olivia Fogg, Pearl McDaniel, Aleuries
Leaman, Ione Washburn, Ruth Lockwood, Georgia Wade, Ada Johnson, Chester and Gilbert Hayden, Edgar Burdittee, Donald Leach, Arthur Sheetz, and Joseph Patterson.

--N.B. Lena Baer directed the Lafayette Conservatory of Music in Lafayette from 1904 to 1943, according to an article in the Journal and Courier by Barbara M. Hawkins of unknown date, sometime after 1953. The home of the Conservatory for most of this time was the three-story building at 717 Columbia Street, formerly the home of W. H. Zinn. This building is current
undergoing renovation. The date of this recital--1903--would be the year before Miss Baer established the Conservatory.--Susan

February 27, 1903

Rural Route No. 23 (fragment)
Mr. O. Dunk of Pyrmont is moving on his father-in-law’s place today.
Mr. Yost, of Pyrmont, is visiting his son, Aaron Yost.

Pettit (fragment)
Mrs. India Peters visited at the home of Mr. Calvin Peters on Monday.
 

Friday, Feb. 27, 1903, Lafayette Daily Courier

Dayton Items

• Little of interest has lately occurred in the vicinity of Dayton. Everyone is quietly waiting for winter to release its grip, and for the return of south winds, genial sunshine and spring.
• George Gifford is slowly recovering from a severe attack of rheumatism.
• Benjamin Ragen was in town last Monday making arrangements to remove his restaurant from Reynolds to this place. He
• will occupy the property of Mr. Gagen, formerly used as a saloon.
• Miss Pearl Hill is still holding on to life, with little hope of permanent recovery.
• The Rathbone Sisters entertained the Rebekah lodge last Monday evening. There were about one hundred in attendance, and it goes without saying that all who were present enjoyed the hospitality of the R. S. A. Supper was served in the forepart of the evening after which there was music by the Dayton orchestra, recitation and social chat.
• Mrs. Perry Brand, who has been quite sick for some time, is slowly coming back to health.
• Mr. Glaze has moved from Wyandotte to his property in the Kingsley addition and is at home to his friends.

March 6, 1903

• Alvin Baker and wife are the proud parents of an eight pound girl.
• Will Davis and wife, of LaFayette were the guests of Miss Rosa Newhard, last Sunday.
• Roy Glaze is recovering from a severe case of the mumps.
• Miss Nellie Adams and brother David, of LaFayette, were the guests of Will Adams and wife, Sunday.
• The Monitor High School will give their play, “The Cuban Spy,” one week from next Thursday evening. The proceeds will be used in putting a library in the building.
• Mr. Edwards from West LaFayette will move on the Tilman Paul farm this week.
• The M. E. Church missionary society will meet at the church Wednesday afternoon.
• Mrs. Perry Band [Brand?] is now able to be about after a serious illness.
• Dr. Roberts of Oxford was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morris Sunday.
• Mr. Regan has moved back to Dayton where he will keep a restaurant.
• Charles Godfrey has accepted a position in a dry goods store in Indianapolis. He began work last Friday.
• Mr. and Mrs. Pyke returned to their home in Kansas this week after having spent the winter with their daughter, Mrs. Robert Bull.
• Mrs. Alfred Thompson is improving after a serious illness.
• Elmer Eisenbach and wife, of West LaFayette were the guests of Dayton friends last week.
• Mrs. B. C. Sharpe and Mrs. John Muse spent the day with Mrs. Chas. Sharpe, of Lafayette, last Tuesday.
• Mrs. Peters, of Mulberry, was the guest of Dayton friends last week.
• Mrs. David Logan is the guest of her parents this week.

Wednesday, March 11, 1903, Lafayette Daily Courier

Rhineberger Quartet Gives a Charming Entertainment
Last evening the Rhineberger quartet, composed of Mrs. Edgar Taylor, Mrs. Isaac Rice, Miss Bertha Ridgely and Miss Rena Rice, assisted by Mrs. W. E. Eagleson, reader, and Samuel Messing, impersonator, entertained the people of Dayton. The quartet appeared in a lecture course given by the congregation of the Methodist church. It was one of the most delightful
entertainments of the course and greatly impressed the people of Dayton. The church was taxed to its capacity and the audience wept into ecstacies over the singing, reading and impersonations. All the numbers on the program were encored repeatedly. The following program was rendered: Selection, "Blue Bells of Scotland," Rhineberger quartet; vocal solo, "Provencal" (DeLaqua), Miss Rena Rice; selection (a) "Sweet and Low," (b) "Kerry Dance," Rhinberger quartet; recitation, "As the Moon Rose," Mrs. W. E. Eagleson; selection, "Estudiantina," Rhineberger quartet; impersonations, Samuel Messing; vocal solo, "I am Waiting," Mrs. Edgar A. Taylor; recitation, (a) "When the Folks are Gone," (b) "The Dead Cat," Mrs. W. E. Eagleson; vocal solo, "The Message of the Violet," from "Prince of Pilsen," Mrs. Isaac Rice; selection, (a) "The Chimes,"
(b) "Do’an You Cry," Rhineberger quartet. The quartet will appear on Friday evening at the Methodist church in Linden.

Friday, March 20, 1903, Lafayette Daily Courier

Dayton Items

• The community is intensely excited over the case of smallpox that developed at Mr. Patterson’s about one mile east of town. Augustus Smith, who was taken to the detention hospital last Monday, was making his home with Mr. Patterson and on last Sunday evening Mr. Smith was at the M. E. church. The house was crowded, it being a union service of the Methodist and
• Presbyterian churches and it is feared the dread disease will be spread through the entire community.
• Mrs. A. C. Baker has returned from Indianapolis, where she has been on a visit for several weeks. A baby girl was born to her during her stay.
• The Presbyterian church had their annual dinner at their church last Thursday.
• There has been quite a lively transaction in real estate the past week. D. L. Thompson sold his grain elevator to Messrs. J. A. Finch and H. M. Freeman, of Clark’s Hill. The new firm are in possession of the property and are buying all the grain that is being offered. The price paid for this property was $5,000.
• S. P. Lentz sold his vacant store building to Yud [Jud?] Carter, price $1,000 and Thomas Johnson disposed of two vacant lots in the east part of town to Mrs. Catherine G. Baker, $1750 was paid.
• Mrs. Sally Bull, of Lafayette, was visiting in town last Thursday.
• Mrs. Elizabeth Warwick, of Perry township, is looking at property in town with the intention of making her residence

here.

Saturday, March 21, 1903, Lafayette Daily Courier

Death List: CAROLINE BARTLEY
The death of Miss Caroline Bartley occurred Thursday, at her late home, on the gravel road. Caroline Bartley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bartley, was born in Perry township, Tippecanoe counmty, September 8, 1841. She was stricken with paralysis in the morning and passed away without regaining consciousness about 8 o’clock in the evening. Two sisters, a brother and
many relatives mourn the loss of the loved one. Her entire life of over three score years was spent upon the same farm. She confessed Christ in early childhood and was a life-long member of the Presbyterian church at Dayton. The funeral service will be held at her late residence Sunday afternoon, at 1:30 o’clock, to be conducted by Rev. F. N. Palmer, of Dayton.
Interment in the Dayton cemetery. The following will act as pallbearers:  George Foresman, Joseph Foresman, Seth Foresman, William Brown, Thomas McCormick, and J. Walter Moore.

March 27, 1903

• Luther Dryer has sold his property to Mrs. Robert Warwick.
• Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Sharpe were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Sharpe of LaFayette, last Sunday.
• Mrs. Carter has bought Marvin Paden’s property. Dayton will miss them and all regret their leaving.
• Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Thompson spent the day with William Burton and wife, yesterday.
• Mrs. Jacob Burton is visiting her daughter at Monticello.
• Harry Goldsberry is the possessor a a new “Cesquevoe” [?] cornet.
• Belle Virgin, of LaFayette was the guest of her mother last Saturday and Sunday.
• Vern Smith who has been working for Mr. Patterson, east of Dayton, went to Virginia a few weeks ago to visit friends. While there he became exposed to the small-pox. He came back and Tuesday evening was taken to the pest house, at Lafayette. He is getting along very well at present.
• Dr. E. C. Sharpe, formerly of Clifton, Mo., has taken charge of the new school near the pickle factory for the remainder of the term. Dr. Sharp has been ill for some time and has been taking treatment under Dr. Miller of Lafayette. He seems to be permanently cured and at the close of his school term, he will locate at some point in Indiana and resume his practice.
• Mrs. Allie Baker has returned from Indianapolis with her baby girl.
• Ward Boyles and Robert McCullough go to Chicago in about two weeks to begin work on the street car lines.
• Mrs. O. Virgin, Mrs. D. A. Dryer and Mrs. Burton Sharpe spent the day with Mrs. Bruce Virgin last Thursday.
• Pearl Hill is reported better the last few days.

April 10, 1903.

• Prof. Hooker has bought the lot situated between Fred McBride’s home and that of Kosta Slayback. He intends to build a dwelling thereon this summer.
• Marvin Padden has sold his home and lot to Mrs. Sallie Carter. Mrs. Carter intends to rent the property.
• Chas. Godfrey, who is working in a wholesale grocery in Indianapolis, visited his parents last Sinday.
• Kosta Slayback who is working at the Hub will move to the Star City in a few weeks.
• Harry Goldsberry is the possessor of a new Conn cornet.
• William Goldsberry visited relatives near Dayton last Tuesday.
• Ed Paul will begin working for the Deering Harvester Company in a few days.
• Ed Dryer and wife are the possessors of a baby girl.
• B. C. Sharp and son spent Sunday afternoon in Mulberry.
• Al Bethard and wife, of Chicago, are spending a few days in Dayton. They have been on an extended tour over Cuba, and Mr. Bethard has some very interesting remarks to give of the trip.
• The new proprietors of the elevator have taken possession and are now erecting a new corn crib in which to store grain.
• Judson Carter and wife have purchased the Sylvanus Lentz store property and have converted it into a dwelling where they will make their future home.
• Floyd Weaver spent Tuesday evening with B. C. Sharpe.
• Elmer Johnson has purchased a new $14.00 case for his tuba.
• Ward Boyles hs gone to Chicago to work on the street car line in a few weeks. Robert McCullough will also go and his shop will be taken in charge by Jacob Smith Jr.
• Rev. F. N. Palmer preached the baccalaureate sermon to the graduates of Perry township last Sunday.
• Sheffield schools close this week.
• Ed Paul has purchased the lot adjoining his home on the north.

April 14, 1903

Dayton, R. R. 23 fragment
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Yost and son Lloyd called on Mr. and Mrs. Orley Dunk.

Thursday, April 16, 1903, Lafayette Daily Courier

Perry Township Commencement
The commencement exercises of the schools of Perry townmship were held at the school building at Monitor this afternoon at 1:30 o’clock.

The following is a list of the members of the graduating class:
 

Maud Lewis	Flossie L.Hershey	George Cole
John McCormick	Bessie E. Jackson	Martha Riley
Mary M. Powell	Lora McCormick	Floyd Weaver
Elmer E. Kern	Ralph W. Peters	Emma Roth
Effie Peters	Louise Miller	Fred E. Baker
Earl Millls [sic]	Stanley Virgin	Elsie L. Peters

The following is a list of the teachers of the township:
 

Clifford Lewis	Lizzie Wagner	B. C. Sharpe
LIllian Ulrey	Melvin Roth	Elda Robeson
May Widener	T. E. Sense	Mattie Buck

April 24, 1903

• The eighth year class of Sheffield took examination last Saturday. The High school also had a class for graduation.
• The Dayton base ball team organized last Tuesday evening and promises to be a winner. The suits will be furnished by the Hub, and grounds have been secured from Simon Newhard.
• George Glaze, who has been ill for some time with tonsillitis, is now able to be out.
• Rev. Palmer [of the Presbyterian church] has handed in his resignation, to take effect July 1. All feel that the community has lost an important factor for good by his removal. He will take charge of a department in Winona.
• Mr. Widmer has sold his gravel pit to the street car company.
• D. L. Thompson has moved to Kirkland, where he has bought the telephone system.
• Master Fred Paul is the happy possessor of a new tricycle, which was presented to him on his fifth birthday last Sunday. His grandfather, Mr. Paul, was the giver.
• Quite a number of our citizens were in the city last Wednesday attending the Dryer vs. Dryer trial.
• Messrs. Glaze, Paul and Sharpe are erecting a barn for Mr. Korty of the Brady neighborhood.
• William Adams has moved to Delphi where he will make his future home.
• The Aid Society met last Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Sharpe for a day’s sewing.
• Mrs. Robert Warwick has moved to Dayton and is occupying the Wallace property.

Friday, April 24, 1903, Lafayette Daily Courier

Dayton Items

• D. L. Thompson, who formerly operated the elevator here, moved to Kirklintown the first part of the week and was here Thursday making a final windup of his business. He is now operating a telephone line and reports a splendid outlook for business in his new venture.
• Mrs. Elizabeth Warwick has moved into Mrs. Wallace’s property, giving up her farm to Mr. Yost, her son-in-law, who will operate the farm.
• Edward Benham has moved into Mr. Wilson’s property, vacated by George Crider, Mr. Crider moving to the Jacob
• Smith property.
• Ward Boyles is in Chicago, where he has taken a position as conductor on a street car line.
• George Glaze has been quite sick the past week with tonsilitis, but is now recovering.
• Mrs. Henry Romfelt is on the sick list.
• A. C. Baker is making some improvements to his residence.
• The contractors who are doing the grading for the interurban road for Townsend-Reed company are at work two miles east of Dayton and will be grading for the roadbed in a few days.—
• The new elevator firm who recently purchased the elevator property of D. L. Thompson are making very substantial improvements to the property. They have dug a pit in which they are burning the cobs and are laying the foundation for a new building to be used as a feed mill and flour exchange and have in contemplation the erection of sheds where farmers coming to town can house their trams in bad weather, or in case they wish to remain in town for a short time.

May 22, 1903

• Prof. Hooker has the foundation for his house completed and is now ready for the carpenters.
• Work on the street car line is still in progress at the mound. The power house foundation is completed and all the arches are finished in Lafayette.
• Ed Paul who was suffering from an attack of the lumbago is now able to be at his work.
• George Glaze visited friends near Lafayette last Sunday.
• The Dayton band will serve ice cream on the afternoon and evening of the 30th. A concert will be given in the evening. The festival will be given in the Universalist church and on the adjoining lawn.
• The Odd Fellows observed Memorial day last Sunday. The band furnished the music. A quartette, composed of Messrs. Sharp, Smith, McBride and Crouse, sang two selections. Dr. Clavina, of Lafayette, delivered the address, which was enjoyed by all.
• Charles Godfrey visited his parents last Sunday.
• Mr. Church is fixing up an up-to-date ice cream parlor.
• E. E. Thompson and family, J. A. Glaze and family and Rudolf Goldsberry and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Odell.
• Mr. Widmer is going to shingle his barn next week.
• Mr. Odell is remodeling his barn.

May 29, 1903

• Mr. and Mrs. Wolcott left for the Soldiers’ Home to-day, where they will make their future home.
• Court Thompson will soon move into the Wallace property.
• Mrs. Robert Warwick has bought and will move into the Wolcott property soon.
• John Biery is building an addition tohis house and improving the appearance greatly.
• Mrs. Stranahan spent several days in Indianapolis last week, attending the Rebecca convention.
• Belle and Della Virgin, of Lafayette, spent last Sunday with their mother, Mrs. Oliver Virgin.
• The carpenters will begin work on Mr. Hooker’s house this week.
• The sewing at Mrs. Moyers last Tuesday was well attended.
• The Dayton band will give an ice cream and strawberry festival next Saturday night, at their hall. There will be a band concert in the evening. Everybody is invited to attend.
• The new telephone line, running north from Dayton is almost completed.
• There will be a ball game between Frankfort and Dayton teams, next Saturday. The game will be played in Simon Newhardt’s pasture.

June 5, 1903

• The Rathbone Sisters, of Dayton, attended the convention at Lafayette, last Thursday evening in a body.
• Ed Keever spent a few days at home last week.
• Decoration day services were observed last Saturday by the G. A. R. of Dayton. On account of the inclemency of the weather, Mr. Hammon, of Mulberry, delivered his address in the Presbyterian church. The band furnished music for the occasion.
• The band cleared $23 at their festival.
• On last Friday, Elmer Johnson, the engineer for the Finch-Freeman elevator company, of Dayton, met with a painful accident and barely escaped being killed while attempting to crawl under the drive wheel on the top of the head by the driver shaft. He was unconscious for some time and was attended by Dr. McBride. He is able to be about his work but ha quite a scar on his head as the result of the accident.
• Frank Glaze and Misses Dora Hill and Carrie Widmer were in Lafayette Sunday to call on Pearl Hill, who is very ill at the Home hospital.
• Mrs. D. A. Dryer gave a dinner to her lady friends, last Tuesday. Among those present were Mesdames Stanley, Drusila Dryer, Ahiman, Nancy Noel, Oliver Virgin, James Godfrey. Misses Carrie Kingsley and May Stranahan and William Glaze.
• On last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. George Gifford of Dayton, were entertained by a number of their friends in honor of their thirty-fifth wedding anniversary of M. Slignor and wife, of Clark’s Hill, Among those present were: Mrs. Green and daughter, of Danville, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Backer, of Indianapolis; Joseph Ramel and family, of Clark’s Hill; W. M. Butler and family, of Mulberry; Charles Butler and family, and Miss Anna Chamberlain, of Chalmers and Owen Biery and wife, of Dayton.
• Mr. Reagan furnished the syrup for the festival by the band boys last Saturday night. His generosity will be remembered by the boys.
• George Glaze visited friends near Indian Hill last week.
• Elmer Owenback and family and Mr. Ed McCarty and family were in Dayton Sunday.
• William Davis and wife spent Decoration Day in Dayton.
• Harvey Rush and family spent Saturday and Sunday with Lewis Rush and wife.
• Weldon Regan and family spent Sunday with Benjamin Regan and family.
• Charles Sharpe of Attica, spent Sunday in Dayton.
• In three weeks, Rev. Palmer goes to Winona. What is Dayton’s loss is Winona’s gain. We all wish him success in his new work.???

June 12, 1903

• The K. of P. memorial services were well attended last Sunday. The exercises were held in the cemetery, where Mr. Monyham, of Orleans, Ind., delivered the address. The I.O.O.F., G.A.R. and Rathbone Sisters joined in the march which was led by the Dayton band. Vocal music was furnished by the K. of P. octette, composed of Messrs. Hooker, Freeman, Smith, Sharpe, Baer, McBride, Paden and Taylor.
• Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kahl entertained...

August 7, 1903

[Interurban being built.]

August 28, 1903

• Miss Ely, of Wabash, is the guest of Mrs. Lawrence Nicely.
• Mrs. D. A. Dryer and Mrs. E. E. Thompson are spending two weeks at Bass Lake.
• Miss Pearl Hill who has been ill for several years, passed away at about noon on last Tuesday. Her sisters have the sympathy of the entire neighborhood in their great loss.
• Miss Madge Oates, of Peru, was the guest of Mrs. B. C. Sharpe last week.
• Mrs. Sam Dryer and children are the guests of Mrs. Major Dryer.
• Mr. Jacob Burton has been on the sick list.
• Harry Freeman, the hustling young elevator man, is having his annual siege of hay fever at present.
• The Dayton ball team goes to Camden next Friday to play the team at that place.

August 28, 1903
[From Wednesday morning’s Journal.]

PEARL MAY HILL
The death of Miss Pearl May Hill took place at noon yesterday at the Home hospital. Her death was the ending of an illness that covered a period of two years. The disease with which she was afflicted was progressive pernicious anaemia, and she had been a great sufferer. She was patient through it all, and won the admiration of those attending her by her gentleness. The deceased was the daughter of the late Dr. W. H. Hill of Dayton, and was reared in that village. She was born in Jefferson, Clinton county, Aug. 27, 1876, and her education was completed at Purdue University, from where she graduated in 1899. Two sisters, Dora E. and Margaret Hill survive. The deceased was a member of Dayton Chapter No. 263 [233] Order of Eastern Star. She was an accomplished and cultured woman and possessed many noble qualities. Her death is deeply regretted by all who knew her. The funeral will be conducted from the family residence in Dayton tomorrow morning at 10:30 o’clock. Rev. Frank N. Palmer of Winona will officiate and the interment will be made in the Dayton cemetery.

September 4, 1903

Dayton, R. R. 23 fragment (?)
Aaron Yost lost a valuable calf last week, killed by lightning.
 

September 4, 1903

• Rev. F. N. Palmer and wife are now moving their furniture to their new home in Winona.
• Mrs. W. D. Burton is visiting friends in Mulberry.
• William Glaze and sons have remodeled Mrs. Schultz’s house.
• Charles McCormick and Gertrude Kerckhoff were the guests of Mrs. B. C. Sharpe last Saturday and Sunday.
• Walter Krall and wife will return to Chicago next Monday.
• Melone Kiefer will go to Chicago in the near future, where he will begin work on the street car line.
• Rev. Wilbur preached his farewell sermon for this year last Sunday evening. He has gone to South Bend, where conference is now convening.
• Margaret Hill is visiting friends in Brookston.
• Ed Paul is cleaning the school building and getting it in shape for occupancy on the 14th inst.
• Mrs. Blanche Muse is visiting friends in Delphi this week.
• Mrs. Cora Adams has been the guest of her mother this week.
• Arthur Lupton and wife were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mell Slayton last Sunday.
• Mrs. Laura Brady of Chicago is the guest of her mother.
• Thomas Johnson’s family has now moved into Dayton, where they occupy the Brand property.
• Mrs. C. E. Sharp is the guest of Mrs. Jacob Burton this week.
• Ed Dryer and family spent Sunday with John Dryer and wife.
• Major Dryer is very poorly at present.
• Frank Ford and family were the guests of Mrs. Andrew Dryer last Sunday.
• The teachers for Dayton school have been selected as follows: Principal, B. Hooker; grammar department, W. F. Smith; intermediate, Miss Blanche Rogers; primary, Miss Ada Motter. Miss Dora Hill will assist Mr. Hooker in the high school work. With this excellent corps of teachers the success of our school is already assured.
• The interurban line is built to the old Rycraft farm and in a week will be to the belt railroad.

October 16, 1903

• Wm. Widmer, who had his leg broken while practicing football last week, is doing as well as could be expected.
• William Ralton, who is working in the smelters at Joplin, Mo., was in Dayton last Monday night.
• Rev. Israel Hatton, who is in charge of the Circuit at Reynolds, was the guest of W. F. Smith last Monday night.
• The ladies of the Presbyterian church cleared very nearly $100 at their fair. [Oct. 23, 1903: correction, $150.00]
• The Sheffield teachers met in institute last Saturday.
• The Dayton football team [dubbed the Tigers in another column] is glad to announce that it is now perfect in organization and is ready to issue or accept challenges from any or all teams from surrounding towns. Address all communications to Harry Freeman, Dayton, Ind. The following is the line-up: C. Peters; r.g., Peterson; l.g., Allen; r.t., Hallman; l.t., Vanderkhoff; r.e., Sims; l.e., Johnson; q.b., John Widmer; r.h.b., Gibson; l.h.b., Krall; f.b., Sharpe. The team will meet for practice next Monday night.
• Discord among members and tattlers from without have just about ruined the organization of the Dayton band. Until members can get down to business and not listen to mischief makers from without they will never make a band.
• Edward Dryer’s team ran away last Monday and injured the horses to some extent.
• Sheffield township Sunday School convention will meet at Newcomber next Sunday afternoon.
• Mrs. Williams, who is ill with typhoid fever, is getting better.
• Rathbone Sisters adopted Mrs. Emma Virgin into their order last Monday night.
• Pearcy Shelly was the guest of his father last Sunday.
• Blanche Rogers was ill during the first part of the week and had to dismiss school. She is now able to resume her work.
• Quite a number of our town folks went to Frankfort Sunday and from there to Lebanon by way of the interurban.

October 30, 1903

• The Rathbone Sisters are making great preparations for a novel entertainment in the form of a lady minstrel. The ladies are practicing regularly and the success of the event is assured. It will be given in the hall on the evening of Nov. 7.
• D. A. Dryer is busily engaged in catching Kankakee pickerel at present.
• On next Saturday night Rev. Thompson and wife [new minister of the M. E. church] are going to give a reception to the young people of the church. A program is being prepared and light refreshments will be served. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson wish to make the acquaintances of the young people of the church and earnestly wish all to be present.
• The Dayton band played for a festival given at the Ely school house near Monticello last Friday night.
• The Dayton Tigers are eager for a game of football but cannot get any games.
• Mrs. D. A. Dryer gave a hen party last Wednesday. Among those present were” Mesdames Burton, Kingsley, Carrie Kingsley, Edris, Warrick, Gaddis, and Sharpe.
• Mrs. Ella Ragen of Lafayette is visiting friends in Dayton.
• Dayton steel gang met the Frankfort gang Wednesday so that Indianapolis is now connected with Lafayette by interurban.
• John Muse and James Rumfeldt are busily engaged placing meters. The gas company realize John’s ability and will send him east to continue the work.
• Fred Widmer is painting his store building.
• Harry Keever was the guest of his brother Edward, last week.
• Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McCormick and two children Otto and Walter, spent Sunday with the correspondent.
• Farmers are beginning to crib corn.
• Frank Glaze is at Number Ten building a grain barn.
• William Davis is doing the butchering for Lawrence Nicely.
• Dr . Motter is on the sick list on account of an injured foot.

November 6, 1903

• The Rathbone Sisters will give a female negro minstrel and “white trash” entertainment on the evening of Nov. 14th. All are invited to be present.
• Max Nicely and James Sims were in the third coach of the excursion on last Saturday, but escaped with a few hard bumps.
• Luther Rush and a number of others have gone to Dakota on an inspection tour.
• K. of P. Lodge conferred second rank on Messrs. James Madison and Charles House last Friday night. Members of Stockwell and Buck Creek were present and refreshments, consisting of oysters, sandwiches and coffee were served. This was followed by a smoker and a short musical program.
• Miss Della Virgin visited friends in Dayton this week.
• The Dayton Junior foot ball team met an aggregation from Oakland hill last Saturday forenoon and administered a defeat to them to the tune of 20 to 0. Clarence Paden, the Dayton full back, distinguished himself by making three out of four touchdowns. If Clarence continues to improve he will make a strong player for some team in the future. His line plunges were the feature of the game, he making gains of from 5 to 10 yards through almost any point in the line. The following was Dayton’s line up: C., Dwight Baker; l.g., Kirkpatrick; r.g., Roth; l.t., Ralph Biery; r.l., Frank Parker, l.e., M. Parker; f.c, T. Biery; q.b. Bartmess; r.h.b., B. Lewis; l.h.b., John Widmer; f.b., C. Paden; H. Freeman, referee. Score, Dayton 20; Oakland Hill, 0.