Yankee Grit Shown in Soldier Letter from France
Glouster Ohio reports a Marine Private John T. Evans of the 18th Company 5th Regiment wounded June 6. in Base Hospital No. 1 France he writes of bravery and friendship and plans to return to the front. The piece notes Washington women working as railroad station agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Arthur Banfield
R. D
John T. Evans
18Th Co
5Th Regiment
Marines
Evans
No. 1
France
State of
Washington
Local visits and family gatherings near The Plains and Athens
Mr and Mrs Clifford Powell and baby of The Plains visited A Powell's family from Sunday to Tuesday. Richelieu Jarvis and wife and son Richard of Parkersburg stayed with G P Jarvis's family for a week. Jasper Chambers and Amanda went to Athens for the fair. Ray Stewart and daughters Ruth and Myrtle of California California visit Myrtle Stewart's mother. Owen Walraven moved his family to Athens. May Smith of Athens visited Mrs Mary Van Dyke. J W Wilson and Harry Weist visited Athens. John Copeland visited Silas Holsington's sister near Hubbardsville Saturday to Tuesday. Mary Davis spent Sunday with friends at Camp Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Powell
Baby
the Plains
A. Powell
Richelieu Jarvis
Richard
Parkersburg
G. P. Jarvis
Jasper Chambers
Amanda
Athens
Ray Stewart
Ruth
Myrtle
California
Myrtle Stewart
Owen Walraven
May Smith
Mary van Dyke
J. W. Wilson
Harry Weist
John Copeland
Silas Holsington
Hubbardsville
Mary Davis
Camp Sherman
Watkins Family Mourns Jesse A Watkins in Athens
Mrs. J. A. Watkins and daughter Mary brought Jesse A. Watkins from Battle Creek Michigan to Athens. Funeral services will be held at the Watkins home at 10 A M tomorrow and interment will follow at Clark Chapel Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Watkins
Mary Watkins
Athens
Jesse A. Watkins
Battle Creek
Michigan
Watkins
Clark Chapel
Salvation Army Doughgirl in France Report
July 29 dispatch describes American doughgirls adapting to life near the front. The piece highlights friendships with soldiers, the "big brother" system, and Army officers guiding the women’s safety while they stay to bake doughnuts and support troops. It notes acquaintances, home-front visits by colonels, and updated postings as units move between sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
France
United Press
Irene
Circle Hill and Nelsonville Residents Visit Companions
Mrs Wesley Hawk was in Athens Wednesday. Miss Jessie and Ollie Garlinger were in Nelsonville Saturday. Mr and Mrs George Fisher and daughter Helen were in Nelsonville Saturday. Miss Gertrude Bridgewater hosted a chicken dinner for her brother Floyd on furlough. Clemence Wem sley of Camp Sherman visited relatives here Wednesday. Jesse Skinner and son Hildreth drove to Canaanville Wednesday evening. Frank Kirkendall and family drove to Wellston Saturday. Mrs Bid Lee spent Sunday at Camp Sherman. Mrs Charles Childress, Mrs Doug Lock and Mrs John Lock visited Mrs McKinley at Beaumont Thursday. Mrs Sohn and daughter Leona visited Mr and Mrs Jacob Hawk Sunday. Elmer Price visited George Fisher this week. Mrs Sam Mann and baby of Nelsonville visited Mrs Jess 8 Rinner Sunday. Mrs Mann is wife of Major Sam D Mann of the army. Grace Grose was in Nelsonville Saturday. W M Coots bought a new
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Hawk
Athens
Jessie
Ollie Garlinger
Nelsonville
George Fisher
Helen
Gertrude Bridgewater
Floyd
Gertrude Brewer
Clemence Wemsley
Camp Sherman
Jesse Skinner
Hildreth
Canaanville
Frank Kirkendall
Wellston
Bid. Lee
Charles Childress
Doug Lock
John Lock
McKinley
Beaumont
Sohn
Leona
Jacob Hawk
Elmer Price
Sam Mann
Baby
Jess
Rinner
Mann
Sam D. Mann
Army
Grace Grose
W. M. Coots
Revival and local notes from Downington and area
Downington residents attended revival services in Harrisonville Sunday night. Mrs. A. H. Beckett returned from Chesterhill where she visited her parents. Ladies Aid met at Mrs. H. E. Hanings. Mr. Guy Howell, working in Athens, spent Sunday at home. Mrs. John Clark called at the parsonage Friday. Several attended the circus in Athens last week. Mrs. Martha Reeves visited Mrs. William Townsend. Prayer meeting gathered at Mr. Joseph Howell’s home. Local men employed at the salt works in Pomeroy. Thrashing season nearing end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonville
A. H. Beckett
Chesterhill
Ladies Aid
H. E. Hanings
Guy Howell
Athens
John Clark
Martha Reeves
William Townsend
Joseph Howell
Pomeroy
McKisson Laud Nerv-Worth Cure for Digestive Ailments
J D McKisson of Marion Ohio relies on Nerv-Worth after Civil War era stomach and bowel catarrh. He reports weight gain increased strength and improved digestion after four bottles and urges others to try the remedy with the promise of a dollar back if no benefit. McKisson notes long history in Ohio including Zanesville and Boone railroad work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKisson
Ohio
Zanesville
Boone Railroad Enterprises
Steam Shovel Co
Marion
Army of the Potomac
Remarkable 20th Century Liniment for Pain Relief
A remarkable new pain killer and rheumatic remedy called 20th Century Liniment promises quick relief from rheumatism lumbago neuralgia backache sprains and bruises. Simply rub on from the bottle for fast soothing action and feet that feel fresh and comfortable. Available at any drug store and from all good druggists.
Dr Parker's Treatment for Indigestion and Constipation
To keep well one must keep their digestive organs in a healthy condition. My treatment is guaranteed to keep the digestive organs healthy and relieve indigestion symptoms or your money back. Geo B Parker MD Athens Ohio. Price $1 at Cline's Pharmacy and all druggists.
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Ose
Geo. B. Parker
M. D
Athens
Ohio
Cline’s
Governor Cox Skips Coolville Camp Meeting
A sizable Coolville crowd gathered for the first day of the camp meeting but Governor Cox did not appear. Reportedly he is at his Michigan summer home or unavailable at the state house in Columbus. The day’s program proceeded with engaging talks and was planned to continue successfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville, O
Coolville
Cox
Michigan
State House
Columbus
Red Cross Lays Help Chioggia Mothers Welcome Newcomers
Twenty layettes a week are needed in Chioggia Italy. The American Red Cross layette of alone pieces including four bright colored swathing bands brings unmeasured joy and relief for mothers at wits end to clothe the other children and care for the newborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chioggia
Italy
American Red Cross
Dizzy Wrecked Auto After Stomach Trouble Remedy
A man with severe gas and dizzy spells from a stomach disorder says a fall driving incident ended with a wreck. He credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for improvement after starting the dose, claiming the product removes catarrhal mucus in the intestinal tract and relieves related ailments. McKee Drug Co. advertises money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
McKee Drug Co
Calcerbs and Calectum Compound Remain In Demand
A compact remedy line offered at 50 cents per package, claimed to ease memory and chronic ailments with no harmful drugs. Sold by Ory in Philadelphia, promoting basic, handy relief and prompt usage.
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Ecienca
Ory
Pullodelphia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carpenter Hardware Company
el Iron and Steel
the Carpenter Hdw. Company
Athens, Ohio
Otton
Arry
Emmet H. Cotton
Dalton’s Academy
the Chas, Demolet Co
SS Oeeeeeee
J. A. Watkins Funeral
Charles McBride
Clarksburg
W. Va
Joe Galinger
Fred
Elza Cunningham
Downington
J.D. M'Kisson
J. D. McKisson
Canby Court
McKee
Opera House
Towcht
Halton Powell
Mike
Pez
Drr. Parker
Dizzy
Aristocrat
Hobart M. Cable
Hobart M. Cableiano
Athens County
Eva Martin
al Roach
David Brickles
A. E. Whaley
Alva Lawhead
G. W. Cooley
Aloquin Association
Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity
Athens High School
M. B. Copeland
East End Public School
P. Antoinette J. C. Atkinson
James Boden
O. M. Russell Copeland
Win. Casley
Maud Coleman
Mary Collins
Caroline Fulwider
Blanche Gilliam
Chas. Howell
Earl Carpenter
Phrenscon Association
T. W
Chas. Loomis Robt. Noble Ed
Shipley M. Humphrey
J .C. Daft
J. H. Nixon
Mary E. Herrold
John Smith
Miss Eva Powers
Chas. Huffman
Wim
Harvey Robert Wolfe
Carbondale
Wm. Geisecke
Hugh James
Josh Clark
F. A. Gilham
Mineral
A. A. Easler
Millfield
J. M. Lahugh
Sugar Creek
Ed Steward
N. Marshfield
Wm. Runyon
Pleasant Hill
Stewart Methodist Church
B. F. Tidd
New Floodwood
Harry Wallace
Isaac Wallace
Chauncey
Naomi Fouty
Tiens
OLIO
Majestic
Elsie Ferguson
Henry Arthur Jones
THE
LIE
Artcraft
Hearst-Pathe
Tom Nix
Ace High
Olumbia Theatr
Mildred Manning
Wallace MacDonald
Park Row
Germany
America
the Colonial Hotel
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