Chaplains Helped Rally Yankees In Leicheprey Fight
War dispatches from France detail American forces at Leicheprey outnumbered eight to one at times. Chaplains, notably Father William J. Farrell of West Newton Massachusetts, aided gunners, aided wounded, and stayed with the men through a grueling night action. One wounded American buried alive for three days crawled to surface believing he was dead. Myron Dickinson of Bridgeport Conn. was carried to safety by Farrell after being wounded.
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France
Leicheprey
William J. Farrell
West Newton
Mass
Myron Dickinson
Bridgeport
Clergy Mixup Citations Aide for Liberty Loan Aid
Father Michael O Connor of Boston and Father Osias Boucher of New Bedford led soup kitchen efforts yesterday amid a miscalculation in Liberty Loan totals. The Amesville credit was recorded as sixty one thousand four hundred fifty dollars instead of sixteen thousand four hundred fifty, affecting reported funds.
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Michael O'Connor
Boston
Osias Boucher
New Bedford
Mass
Liberty Loan
Amesville
Prudence schemes to start film company for working girls
The War Horse reports Prudence plans to launch a moving picture company to influence working girls by films that keep them content with their lot. Wilbur Howard would write scripts while Prudence holds controlling interest. A Red Cross tea scene reveals her ambition and wary outlook on Hollywood’s impact.
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Prudence
Annie
Santa Barbara
Red Cross
Willie
Sheba
Solomon
Wilbur Howard
California
War-Horse
Math Lesson Turns Budget Into Public Debt Debate
A historical column converts minutes in a day into yearly totals to compare a nation's drink bill with Liberty Loan bonds. It argues investing in homes rather than saloons could reduce crime and boost tax base, claiming two thirds of the national 3 billion annual spend could fund housing if redirected. Athens County Day Federation T. A. Copeland, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Uneis Sam
United States
Fuller Sues for Divorce and Custody in Athens County
Nina E. Fuller files petition for divorce alimony and custody against Arthur D. Fuller in the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio. Notice of hearing set at Athens Ohio courthouse after June 1 1918 and filed by Foster & Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina E. Fuller
Childr
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Arthur D. Fuller
Contempt Proceedings Started Against Wood
A petition filed in the supreme court asks Major General Leonard Wood to be declared in contempt for sending Robert Cox of the national army to France while Cox's case to block abroad service was pending. Cox argues constitutional protection against foreign service draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Leonard Wood
Camp Funston
Kan
Supreme Court
Robert Cox
National Army
France
Cox
Quick Biliousness Relief with Chamberlain Tablets
Advertises Chamberlain's Tablets for biliousness and periodic headaches with nausea and dull eyes. Claims quick relief when directions on package are followed to prevent attacks.
Luella Isham Appointed Administratrix in Athens County
Notice states Luella Isham has been appointed and qualified as Administratrix with the Will Annexed of the estate of Sarah Gilkey, deceased of Athens County Ohio. Dated April 1 1918. H T Phillips Probate Judge announces the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella Isham
Sarah Gilkey
Athens County
Ohio
A. D
H. T. Phillips
Said County
T.w
James Gilkey
John H. Henshaw
Morris Henshaw
No Rest for the Eyes
A local notice promotes eye care and glasses as a remedy for eye strain. It notes the business’s scientific examination and custom lens grinding services. Mr. Covert visits the Nelsonville store every Wednesday for fittings or consultations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Covert
Nelsonville
Red Men's Dance Saturday Evening
A Red Men's dance is announced for Saturday evening with everyone welcome. The message is dated 4-26-2 and notes an open community invitation.
Appointment as Administratrix de bonis non of James Gilkey
Notice states qualification as Administratrix de bonis non of the estate of James Gilkey late of Athens county Ohio deceased. Dated April 1 1918. Appointment recorded as four six eight zero with initials ob tw.
Mr Auto Carbon Remover and Lubricant Ad
An early 20th century ad promotes a carbon remover and lubricant blend for automobiles boats and trucks. It claims to restore maximum power while keeping engines running when parked and asserts guaranteed accessibility and endorsement with a price of 1 dollar. The seller Stephen G Smith lists 116 Walnut Holyoke Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayes
Stephen G. Smith
Waldo &J
Holyoke
Mass
Buckeye State Building and Loan promotes thrift stamps
A Liberty Bonds and War Savings message urges saving money to aid the war effort. It notes government securities offering five percent on time and lists assets of 14,800,000 dollars. Address in Columbus, Ohio. Also announces John H. Henshaw appointed administrator of Morris Henshaw’s estate in Athens County, dated April 1, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Buckeye
Buckeye State Building and Loan Co
Rankin Building
W. Gay St
Columbus
Ohio
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A. P. Linscott
Athens
R. D
Hull F Foster, Jr
Nelsonville, O
Torch
W. B. Gillmore
Michigan
Kalkaska
Antrim
Charlevoix
Swigart Land CO
First National Bank Bldg
Chicago, Il
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W. EB. Landis
Woodrow
J. A. Dye
John Smith
H. W
Cash Shoe Store
Ancona
Harvey Cone
State St
Hull Foster, Jr
Coolville
Swigart
S. Dearborn
Chicago
Iil
Camelford
Glouster Auto Bus CO
Glouster
C. H. Oakes
Little Hocking
F. W. Cone
F.W. Cone
Spragul's Livery
Mickle
Carbondale
P. B. Lightfritz
New Marshfield
Dayton
Chas H. Russell
Bell Phone
St. Lambert
Morgan Stock
B. E. Price
John F. Butts
Gallipolis Marble and Granite Co
D. H. Moore
Park Place
New Sound
Csil
President St
South Congress
Science Hell
O. U. DD
HH Moore
Colonial
Mineral
Albany Road
Jane Graham
New Southern Hotel
Orville L. Morrison
Carpenter
Charleston
W. Va
Grace B. Cook
Milliner
James Pyles
Miner
Floowood
Bernice Mundy
Floodwood
Weserver
Senrece
Roper
Cincinnati
Athens County Day Federation
T. A. Copeland
Foster & Wells
B. M
Cliff Sterrett
Dom Ft
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