Sudden Death Ends Life of Middleport Foreman
Le. A. Calhoon, long time general foreman at K. and M. Ry. shops in Hobson, collapsed Thursday morning at home in Middleport after brief chest pain. He resided in Middleport fourteen years and was highly respected. Survived by a widow, one son in Youngstown, and four daughters including Mrs. Sisson of Middleport. Funeral by Rev. George E. Tifft Sunday.
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Middleport
Mr. Calhoon
Hobson
Calhoun
Wach
Youngstown
Sisson
Nev
George E. Tiftt
Fredinand Wildermuth
Messenger
Laurel Street
Mr. Wildermuth
Germany
America
Pittsburgh
Pomeroy
John
George
Wesley
Charles Db
Elmer
Caroline
Freda
Bethany M. E
Selective Service Men to Report to Columbus Barracks
Local draft board forwards names of men to be sent to Columbus Ohio for training at the barracks on August 16 with the August 9 notice.
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wWrait Board
Columbus
Ohio
Boy Scout Congress Dates Set for Southeastern Ohio
The Southeastern Ohio Congress of the Boy Scouts of America will be held at the old Camp Hunker grounds in lower Middleport from August 6 through 8. The program includes registration, opening ceremonies, parades, contests, concerts, campfires, and a grand review with performances by local bands and minstrel shows, with over five hundred scouts expected. The schedule covers August 6 to 8 with daily reveille, meals, contests, and final reviews.
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Boy Scout Congress
Southeastern Ohio
Boy Scouts of America
Middleport
Ash Street
Mill
North Corporation
Pomeroy
Clark
Sunflower Minstrels
Rutland
Betz Interred at Beech Grove Cemetery
The Rev. M. J. Betz was laid to rest with interment at Beech Grove cemetery. Local friends and church members attended services and burial rites following a life of pastoral work.
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M. J. Betz
Beech Grove Cemetery
Meigs County Grocers Enforce Sugar Card System
Beginning yesterday Meigs county grocers must require the sugar card before selling sugar. The limit is two pounds per person per month, aiming to curb sweet cravings and regulate supplies.
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Meigs County
Merchants organize prizes for War Savings Stamps sales
A group in Pome roy and patriotic citizens set rewards for registrants selling the largest maturity value of War Savings Stamps from July 27 to September 1, 1918. First prize $20, second prize $10, third prize $5, with judging by Louis Horwitz, Reuter & Wolfe, The New York Clothing store, G. W. Keiser and Ellis Clothing store.
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Pomeroy
Patriotic Citizen
Louis Horwitz
Reuter & Wolfe
New York Clothing Store
G. W. Keiser and
Ellis Clothing Store
Workmen Set Up New Converter for Forrest Run Plant
Crews install a large converter to reduce current from the Forrest Run mine power plant to power the city electric railway cars. The upgrade aims to prevent frequent power shortages and improve service.
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Forrest Run
Middleport and Cincinnati visitors join local events
Mrs. H E Hoagland and Grace return to Chattanooga after visiting Mrs. Sauvage in Middleport. A J Conde visits Cincinnati. Local men Nesselroad Russell Seidenauble Rice Latham depart for limited service in Syracuse. Judge A P Miller travels to Columbus. Keith circuit hosts act for Red Cross Pageant at Coes Opera House Middleport. George Gilmore Alphea Russell Bowen Williams Watson family celebrate Charles Watsons 74th birthday in Middleport.
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H. E. Hoagland
Grace
Chattanooga
Herbert Nesselroad
Brad Russell
Charles Seidenauble
Pomeroy
Don Rice
Harry Latham
Middleport
Syracuse N. Y
van Shrum
Keith
City Theatres
George Gilmore
Alphea Russell
Bowen
Frank Williams
C. Watson
Cora Winkler
Charles Watson
Bryan family visit ends with Kansas City departure
W. E. Bryan, in Washington recently, joined his wife and daughters in Middleport on Wednesday and will stay through Sunday before returning to his home in Kansas City Kansas.
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W. E. Bryan
Washington D. C
Middleport
Kansas City
Kansas
Union Barber Shops Set New Prices After August 5
Notice states all Union Barber Shops will charge 60c for hair cutting 20c for shave 85c for shampoo 35c for massage and 10c for plain neck shave starting August 5.
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Union Barber Shops
Nerv-Worth touted by Civil War veteran endorsement
An aged Civil War veteran credits Nerv Worth with curing long running stomach troubles and severe nervousness after doctors failed. He states he could not hold a cup with one hand and now his hands are steady. Distributors and drugstores back the claim with a money back offer.
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J. R. Walters
Jiere
Cottage Hill
Sandusky
W. H. Graham
Walters
McKee Drug Store
Athens
Meat Ration Boosts U S Soldier Health and Energy
United Press reports American army food improves health with lower mortality and sickness. Maj. J. R. Marlin notes soldiers gain nine pounds after service entry and the meat ration of one and three quarters pounds enhances stamina and quick energy.
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United Press
Washington
Army Campa
J. R. Marlin
Editorial Comment On Foster's Candidacy
The Middleport Republican notes strong district interest in the congressional race between Megers Switzer and Foster. It observes Foster building strength, especially among miners, while facing opposition from party bosses. The paper predicts Foster's nomination.
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Foster
Megers
Switzer
Middleport
Republican
Tanlac Restores Nervous Health for Cincinnati Woman
Mrs. William Rauch of 310 East Thirteenth Street, Cincinnati, says Tanlac cured her nerves and insomnia. She reports sleep improved after a week, plus relief from gas and stomach issues, and says four bottles left her feeling well. She buys Tanlac at Cline's Pharmacy.
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William Rauch
East Thirteenth Street
Cincinnati
Cline’s
Rheumatism Treatment Promises Relief From Taniac
The advertisement claims Taniac relieves rheumatism and is helping hundreds. Available at Cline's Pharmacy.
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Cline
Clever Boy of West Ready 10 Clean 'Em All
A U S correspondent tells of a young West boy in France who crawls unseen through barbed wire and No Man's Land to scout enemy positions and listen to German chatter. He proposes a combined effort with a capable partner to assault a nest of Heinies. The piece blends wartime exploits with a broader forecast of imperial futures and Anglo Saxon dominance after the war.
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Clever Boy
West
Frank J. Taylor
United Press
France
No Man’s Land
P. C
Belgian Belge reports six Belgian executions at Charleroi
The Anne Belge reports that nineteen Belgians charged with aiding the Allies were tried at Charleroi. Six were executed at dawn after families were left uncertain which would die. Wives and children waited at prison gates through the night, enduring despair and hope.
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United
RESS
London
Anne Belge
Belgium
Charleroi
Remarkable Prediction By Prince Lichnowsky Claims
The piece summarizes German Ambassador Prince Lichnowsky statements asserting Britain bore no war responsibility and Germany caused the conflict. It notes Germany’s anger at the disclosures and mentions a 1916 book edition My Mission to London 1912-1914 and planned further installments.
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Wm. J. Warrener
Prince Lichnowsky
Great Britain
Germany
Sir Edward Grey
London
Horse Show Highlighted At Athens County Fair
The Athens County Fair and Races will feature a new Horse Show alongside racing from August 21 to 23. Events include purse races worth 100 to 300 dollars, a 2:14 trot, saddle horse displays, three gait competitions, and harness-saddle combination classes, drawing entries from Kentucky and nearby states en route to larger fairs.
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Athens County
Kentucky
Ohio State Fair
Ohio Right to Vote Referendum Amendment Advocate
The Ohio Home Rule Association urges a ballot yes on a referendum amendment that would reserve for voters the right to approve or reject Federal amendments ratified by states. It cites 172000 Ohio voters backing the measure and argues the people should not lose power to oversee federal changes.
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Ohio
Anti-Saloon League
Thief Nabbed In Nelsonville After Auto Theft
In Chillicothe Ohio on August 2 a thief named John Burke stole Judge Goldsberrys big Chalmers car and fled toward the Ohio river. Nelsonville police stopped him during a hurried drive and lodged him in Logan jail. Chief Pendergast plans to recover the car still in Nelsonville. A complaint was filed by Paul Goldsberry.
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Chillicothe. O
Chillicothe
John Burke
Logan
Pendergast
Nelsonville
Burke
Paul Goldsberry
Colored Patriot Humiliated in Athens
Ed Bellew of Nelsonville 46 recounts how a Athens restaurant refused to serve him due to his color while visiting to see the colored selects leave for Camp Sherman. He notes four brothers serving in France and asserts their American citizenship and patriotism.
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Athens
Camp
Sherman
Ed Bellew
Nelsonville
France
Rufus
Joe
Harrison
Phil
United States
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