Local notes reflect family moves and Labor Day plans
Mr and Mrs Levi Dyson hear from son Frank in France. R B Johnson and family visit from Columbus then Athens. B F Achauer and daughter Vera shop in Columbus for holiday goods. Walburn sells Front Street cottage. Druggan buys Theophilus residence. sale to Will McDonald pending. Tom Wyatt leaves Carpenter Hardware to join L G Cary in new Antle Building market. Bethel twins born near Hollister. Clark barber on vacation. Labor Day plans backed by valley unions with rides and speakers. Original Theatre features Chaplin tonight and Garry Rides Alone. tomorrow American Buds with Jane and Katherine Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Walburn
Front Street
Wm. Druggan
Theophilus
Mr. Druggan
Mr. Walburn
Will McDonald
Tom Wyatt
Carpenter Hardware Co
L. G. Cary
Trimbie
Charles Chaplin
Cgarry
Jane and
Katherine Lee
Annual Free Methodists Conference Concludes in Galion
The Ohio conference of the Free Methodist church wrapped up in Galion with pastoral appointments for the year. Appointees include M. E. Snyder to Mount Carmel and Hollister, F. E. Easton to Columbus, Charles A. Mitchell to Zanesville and Mt. Sterling, Clark G. Sayer to Big Prairie and Davis and Pleasant Grove, FE Crane to Hume Crndere ville and Sina, Walter Martin to Mansfield, William Sigafoos to Dayton, and Guy C. Williams to Galion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Methodists
Galion
Ohio
The
Freed Methodist Church
M. E. Snyder
Mount Carmel
Hollister
F. E. Easton
Columbus
Charles A. Mitchell
Zanesville
Mt. Sterling
Clark G. Sayer
Big Prairie
Davis
Pleasant Grove
Howard
FE. D. Crane
Hume
Crndereville
Sina
Walter Martin
Mansfield
William Sigafoos
Dayton
Guy C. Williams
Bone Dry Law Could Stop Alcohol Sales Within Year
Washington reports a nationwide bone dry prohibition likely by July 1 1919 with compromise talks in Congress. Both wet and dry leaders see passage and President Wilson reportedly not opposing while Ford offers its assembling and service plants for government use including gas mask production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Senate
Wilson
House
Detroit
Mich
Ford Motor Company
Dizziness Causes Fall and Head Injury
A reader recounts a cycle of stomach trouble and gas causing fainting and a head wound from a doorway. A druggist recommended Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, claiming dramatic relief from stomach and intestinal complaints with refund guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
McKee Drug Co
Appointment of Eugene Loomis as executor in Ohio estate
Eugene Loomis is appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of David Loomis, deceased, of Athens County, Ohio. Dated August 26, 1918. H. T. Phillips, Probate Judge of Athens County. 8-27-38 otw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Loomis
David Loomis
Athens County
Ohio
A. D
H. T. Phillips
Said County
New Sugar Canning Orders Delayed in Athens County
The Athens County Food Committee authorizes release of a notice to merchants stating that twenty five pound sugar for canning has not yet been issued by the state so Form FB remains in use. Extra sugar certificates are also not yet received and merchants are told not to contact the committee. distribution will occur when they Arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Food Committee
Athens County
Death claims John Barron on Monday eve
John Barron aged 72 died at his home in New Marshfield Ohio Monday evening at 5 30 after weeks of illness due to hardening of the arteries. Funeral services set for Thursday morning at 10 at the M B E Church with burial in the local cemetery. He leaves six children and three sisters and his wife Lizzie Hysell Barron who died seven years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Marshfield
John Berron
M.be
Barron
Harry
Robert
Johnston City
Lizzie Davis
Grand Rapids
Mich
Julia Johnson
Shawnee
Joseph
Gladys Beverage
Joshua Clark
Carbondale
Curtin Hood
81 Dill
Minersville
Elizabeth Hysell
Royal Grocery Cash and Carry Prices Listed
Price list from Royal Grocery at 78 North Court Street includes Big can Pet Milk rolled oats seeded raisins Washington corn flakes War Star or P G soap 6 rolls toilet paper bulk coffee navy beans package rice canned peas merry war canned lye big glass mustard peanut butter bleach Lye Hominy 8 pkgs Old Dutch cleanser and Red Man Tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
India Exports Large Volume of Fish Malts and Shark Fins
India ships about 1,000,000 pounds of fish malts and shark fins annually to oriental countries for food. Trade emphasizes exports to overseas markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Notice of Foreclosure Suit in Athens County Court
Fidelity Building, Loan Savings Company files suit in Common Pleas Court case No. 11615 against William H. Lacey Minnie Lacey and others for foreclosure on real estate in Glouster Ohio. Judgment sought for 421.22 plus interest with sale of the Maple Street parcel to satisfy the debt and costs. defendants must answer by October 6 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Lacey
Minnie Lacey
Cedar Grove
West
Glouster
County of
Athens
State of
Ohio
Towit
Russell
Sedalia
Barber & Braniie
Maple Street
Haries H. Wiltsie
Soldier Brother’s French Letter Describes Camp Life
Private Herbert Sams writes from France August 6 1918 to Stella Sams describing longing for letters from Camp Upton and awaiting news of a companion. He jokes about illness on crossing the Atlantic and mentions friends Hoyt Ashton Lewis Wakely and Stanley Wakely. A noting about a new hobby horse velocipede for children closes the letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Sams
Herbert
Sams
France
Camp Upton
Hoyt Ashton
Lewis
Camp Sherman
Red
Stanley Wakely
Gene Ta
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Judson
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A. F. Sutton
N. C. St
Reek
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George Shafer
R. PD
the Plaina
Byron
Stewart
T. O. Kin
Cade
Guyeville
Bell Phone
J. E. Cline
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John Duncan
R. D
Maxwell
Call Bell Phone
Eee
Fair Grounds
Court House Corner
Frank van Meter
Messenger
Berry Hotel
A. J. Barnett
Fleming
Barlow-Watertown
Marietta
Main Street
College Campus
Colonial
R. W. Roach
Bell
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Glouster News
Levi Dyson
Frank
R. B. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
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B. F. Achauer
Miss Vera
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Oscar Bethel
Mrs. Bethel
Harry Reed
Cleveland
John Clark
Mr. Clark
Charley
Fred
LAN’ Sakes
Ai Aun Vimes
Magnifiove
Ford
U.S
John Barron
the Royal Grocery
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Crooks
Herbert Sams
F. A. Supply Co
American Expeditionary Forces
Maesias
Hull
Sreens
Brooks & Hibbard
W. B. Bartell
Athens National Bank Bldg
Binens
Seaton
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