Guernsey County Auditor Visits Unions and Local Remarks
Joseph Richards, traveling auditor for the United Mine Workers of America, surveys books of multiple Local Unions in Guernsey county. The funeral of a 16 month old child of Mr and Mrs Harry Sayre was held at their Trimble home with Rev Orr officiating and interment at Greenlawn Cemetery near Nelsonville. Anonymously signed messages express political support in Warren and note Hatch's legacy in Ohio politics and his grandson Henry Hatch's political ambitions in Athens County.
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Joseph Richards
United Mine Workers of America
Guernsey County
Harry Sayre
Trimble
Orr
Greenlawn
Nelsonville
Ephraim M. Cutler
Hatch
Ohio University
Henry Hatch
Athens County
Ohio House of Representatives
Flag Raising Rally Set With Moore and Jones Speakers
John Moore of the Ohio Mine Workers and Edwin Jones a Republican gubernatorial hopeful will headline a flag raising and patriotic rally tomorrow afternoon at Congo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moore
The
Ohio Mine Workers
Edwin Jones
Congo
Funeral services for Andy Telo held at Holy Cross Church
Funeral services were held at Holy Cross church in this city at 1:30 Thursday afternoon for Andy Telo aged 55 who died of cancer at his Millfield home. Rev Father Ryan led the services and burial followed in the Catholic cemetery. He is survived by a wife and several grown children.
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Holy Cross Church
Andy Telo
Millfield
Father Ryan
Glouster Plans August 20 Homecoming Event
Glouster residents formerly of Chapel Hill anticipate a large home coming on August 20 in Chapel Hill. Speakers include Hon. M. H. Jonahue of Columbus a supreme court judge who grew up in Chapel Hill Geo T Drake of Columbus and former Corning resident who twice served as Perry county auditor John Moore of Columbus former Rendville man now heading the Ohio Mine Workers Atty C A Donahue of New Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Hill
Hon
M. H. Jonahue
Columbus
Supreme Court
Geo. T. Drake
Corning
Perry County
John Moore
Rendville
Ohio Mine Workers
Atty. C. A. Donahue
New Lexington
Retail clerks' Thursday noon closing expands to four more stores
Four stores Stoecklein's Dulaney's Sayre's and The Company Store joined others in adopting Thursday noon closures under the Retail Clerks' agreement. Munden's Feed Store plans a noon close next Thursday. Some merchants objected to June July August timing. Several stores require restaurants not to sell groceries Thursday afternoons. Also, James McDonald, 12, hospitalized in Columbus for blood poisoning from an injury, is improving and expected home soon.
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Stoecklein’s
Dulaney’s
Sayre’s
Munden’s
Ephram Cutler Letter Supports Hatch Candidate
A 1819 letter from Ephram Cutler to Elizah Hatch notes Marietta voters backing I. Stone for Senator and Titus Kimball for Representative. The writer asserts Hatch’s election is certain and mentions efforts to secure better recommendations at an upcoming meeting on Wednesday.
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Ephram Cutler
Elizah Hatch
Hatch
House of Representatives
Ohio
War trophies on display in local store window
A local shop shelves wartime souvenirs and posters as a two week display shifts from a war map to French peacetime items. The exhibit includes colored French colonial soldiers, a Russian prisoner portrayal, a Paris Arch of Triumph scene, and objects such as a Hun helmet, trench grenades, shrapnel bullets, a Lusitania medal, and a French 75 shell jewel box.
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Cline
France
B. D. Evans
Paris
Potsdam
Lusitania
Merchants To Correct Sugar Card Mistakes
The Athens county food committee finds errors in sugar card distributions where excess sugar was given. Merchants will adjust electronic cards so each family member receives two pounds monthly, meaning a five member household gets ten pounds.
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Athens County Food Committee
Prize Radish Displayed at Cline's Store
A four pound fourteen ounce prize radish grown by Wendell Shott of Guysville is on display at Cline's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline’s
Wendell Shott
Guysville
Political announcements for Ohio Republican primary 1918
Several candidates announce for the Ohio General Assembly seat from Athens County. Bert M. Thompson Henry A. Hatch Thomas N. Hoover M. P. Totman seek Republican nomination with requests for support ahead of the August 18 primaries. Each entry notes candidacy and date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Athens County
General Assembly of
Ohio
Henry A. Hatch
State Senator Candidate Announces Run in 9th-114th District
Benj. F. Dutton announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Senator in the 9th 114th district, subject to the August primary decision scheduled for August 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benj. F. Dutton
Archer Kicks Off Second Term State Senate Bid in 6th-14th
M. B. Archer announces candidacy for State Senator 2nd term covering the 6th through 14th districts. She states candidacy is subject to Republican primary decision. The filing note is dated July 23.
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M. B. Archer
T.f
Candidacy notices for Recorder in Athens county 1918
A series of Republican primary notices from 1918 endorses candidates for Recorder in Athens county. George W. Ford, H. E. Adams, and Sidney A. Cook announce their nominations and solicit support ahead of the August 13 Republican primary election in Nelsonville and Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Ford
Recorder
Athens County
Sidney A. Cook
Nelsonville
Ohio
Otto L Hoisington Nominated for County Recorder
In the Republican Primary the nomination goes to Otto L Hoisington for County Recorder. The entry notes August 13 as the primary date and lists the candidate’s name with the date code 7-16-t.£.
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Otto L. Hoisington
Campbell Seeks Recorder Post After Narrow 31 Vote Defeat
Guy J. Fierce urges voters in Trimble Township to support Harry J. Campbell in the Republican Recorder race. The note recalls Campbell’s prior loss by 31 votes among seven candidates and highlights the August 13 primary decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Campbell
Trimble Township
Guy J. Fierce
Potter declares candidacy for Auditor in Republican primary
A. B. Potter announces his run for Auditor in the upcoming Republican primary on August 13. He seeks party support to win the office.
Prosecution Offer Seeks Support for George W. Rose
Local voters hear from George W. Rose, Athens county native and Republican candidate with twenty three years of experience, as he seeks support from pro prosecuting interests.
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George W. Rose
Athens County
C F Rowland Seeks Prosecuting Attorney in Republican Primary
C F Rowland is a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney at the Republican Primaries on August 18 1918. The notice asks for votes to nominate a good republican and an efficient officer.
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Co. F. Rowland
Arthur Anderson Seeks County Surveyor Nomination in Primary
Republican candidate Arthur Anderson announces his run for County Surveyor subject to the August 13, 1918 primary election. He emphasizes qualifications and commitment to public service in this local race.
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Tam
Arthur Anderson
Milton E B Rathburn for State Central Committeeman
Republican Milton E B Rathburn of Rutland seeks the State Central Committeeman seat for the 10th district. He previously represented the 8th senatorial district for five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Central Committee
Milton EB. Rathburn
Rutland
Letter from William Drake in 136 Meld Artillery A
William Drake of Battery A 136 Meld Artillery writes his parents from overseas saying they crossed seventeen states to reach the port of sailing. He notes train dust and that they are not allowed to reveal their location. He signs Lovingly Bil with the APO address 1535063, Battery A, 186 Field Artillery, AEF.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Drake
William Drake
Camp Sheridan
Alabama
Bil
186 Field Artillery
American Expeditionary Forces
York Township Board Sets Minimum Teacher Salaries
The York township board of education approved a minimum salary of 70 dollars per month for elementary teachers with some receiving 75 to 80 dollars. All teachers in York are assured of at least 70 dollars.
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York Township
Public Benefactor Chemist Endorsed Remedy
A doctor praises a chemist and a remedy called Wonderful Remedy as safe and effective for stomach, liver, and intestinal ailments. The testimonial claims the prep removes catarrhal mucus and reduces inflammation, with a money back guarantee after one dose.
Notice to Britons and Canadians in the United States
The British and Canadian Recruiting Mission announces a sixty day window from July 31 to September 28 during which Britons and Canadians aged twenty to forty four may enlist with exemption from the American Draft. After September 28 they may be drafted into the U.S. Army. For pay and separation details contact the British-Canadian Recruiting Depot in New Straitsville, Ohio.
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Great Britain
United States
United States Army
W. A. White
D. M. Moodie
New Straitsville
Ohio
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Common Pleas
Trimble Exchange
Athens
Central Union Telephone CO
MR. Maxwell
Austin Co
Care Hocking Valley Railroad
Central Restaurant
Athens Furniture Exchange
Mill St
F. J. Beasley Milling CO
Snow Bros
Columbus Buggy Co
R. M. Slutz
James McHark
R. D
John Cowan
Citizen Phone
Airdale
J. R. Sprague
Plains
Arthur Coon
Main Street
College Campus
Colonial
L. D. Radcliffe
School Board of
Beverly
Mass
John F. Butts
Gallipolis
H. O. Townsend
T.F.S
Hibbard Millinery
Union St
Athens Real Estate CO
M. R. Merritt
Bell
McKinley Ave
Aremeny
Lawrence & Bean
Home Furnishing CO
Central Ave
Alexander Township
W. H. Pratt
D. E. Love
Willow Creek
Coolville Ridge
Pratt St
Carl H. Love
Horse Power International
Theodore Rypma
Childrens Home
Grant
Athens CO
Buick CO
William Parker
Albany
Jersey
Peter Vandyke
McLaughlin Farm
South
Canaan Pike
Leta V. McLaughlin
Sugar Creek
Cline Ice Cream Co
Charles Davis
Ohio State Reformatory
Mansfield
Board of Clemency
J. Fr. Clark
T.w
Allen Chadwell
George
Chadwell
A. D
H. T. Phillips
Said County
Fred R. Tullis
Farmer
Blanchester
Gertrude Moon
Edwin Smith
Miner
Jacksonville
Mina Parker
Syracuse
N. Y
Clem Albert Rogers
Ray Strickler
Coolville
Glouster News
Samuel ©. Brown
Warren
Yours
James
J. L. McDonald
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Way
Rome
Bert M. Thompson
Thomas N. Hoover
Repulican
Eas Cen
M. P. Totman
H. EB. Adams
A. B. Potter
C. F. Rowland
Minnie
Linte
Saas
Sam
Pascals
Bill Drake
York
Brooks & Hibbard
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