Social News From New Lexington and Nearby Towns
G Dupler of New Lexington guests of Mr and Mrs W K Peters on Saturday. Frank Schloss ends a week here and returns to Dayton Tuesday. Bertha Wilson leaves for Akron to resume Goodyear work. Blanche Howe returns to Hopedale schools. Jessie Mills returns to Rittman to teach music. Russell Goldsberry in Athens on way to Marblehead to resume navy duties after leave with Albany family. New Year guests include Dr and Mrs BE Walters and Sarah Jean of Chillicothe.
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G., W. Dupler
New Lexington
W. Ki. Peters
Jessie Mills
Rittman
W. A. Mills
Russell Goldsberry
Athens
Marblehead
Mass
Navy
IF. BE. Goldsberry
Albany
Charles Henry
Local People Guests Depart as News of Death Noted
A group including H Henry of Hamden and relatives left for Detroit. Obituary notices Margie West daughter of W M West Springfield died Christmas Day. Richard West, a Swift and Company bookkeeper, had died two years earlier. Balloon observer Lane of Camp Eustis visits Rendville then to Washington. Family Christmas gatherings span Newark to Wellston and Columbus areas.
Taps Will Sound Tomorrow for Final Time at Courthouse
The annual four thirty taps on the courthouse steps ends tomorrow under Mayor Woodworth orders. Bugler Harold Wise has faithfully sounded taps since last summer to honor troops overseas, with his father substituting when needed. The custom, begun by Governor Cox, is being discontinued statewide.
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Woodworth
House of Justice
Cox
Hugler
Harold Wise
Liberty Loan
Ohio
Wise
Barby Prize Gift Winner To Be First Baby Of 1919
In Athens 1919 the first child born after midnight tomorrow will receive gifts from local merchants. Attorney Foster and the Baby Editor pledge fairness, with notice to proper persons within twelve hours. If no birth occurs on January first the first birth after that date wins awards. Physicians and fathers urged to relay news promptly.
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Foster
Athens
Moving Fever Strikes Athens In New Year Household Shifts
Athens residents begin the new year with a wave of moves as families relocate to new homes. Mr and Mrs T L Morgan move into the Dean J J Richeson property on Fast State Street, sold to A Roach who takes over the Morgans former home. Dean and Mrs Richeson stay temporarily with Mrs Peter Martin as they await Park Place occupancy. Sabina sees Robert Lewis depart as business settles. T W Craig relocates to Mrs C B Witt home with Stella May, while Captain and Mrs Loring Connett move in. Sheriff and Mrs Lowery plan a move to the Ralph Dalton residence on Grosvenor Street and Mr Dalton enters a new home in Daltonhurst.
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T. L. Morgan
Dean J. J. Richeson
Fast State Street
Orlando
Fla
Loring Connett
Craig
Sheriff
Lowery
Ralph Dealton
Grosvenor Street
Mr Dalton
Daltonhurst
Record Crowd Expected for Glouster Wrestling Match
Glouster Ohio expects a record crowd for New Year’s Day wrestling at the opera house. FE F Skinner faces Waldeck Johnson of Cleveland with Matty Matsuda coaching Skinner. The bout is set for 3:00 PM with a 2:30 PM preliminary as a training build.
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Skinner
Johnson
Dinner plans shift for president and royal visit
The Manchester return dinner for President Wilson and Mrs Wilson and King George and Queen Mary has been replaced. A farewell dinner in honor of Provost and Mrs Wilson will be held in the state dining room at Buckingham Palace with about 20 guests attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wilsan
King George
Queen Mary
Manchester
Prowcitan
Wilean
Machineham Palace
Ohio Faces Smallpox Threat If Vaccination Lags
Ohio health officials warn of a severe smallpox season with 434 November cases, second only to a prior widespread outbreak. They urge vaccination for all, urging employers to require worker inoculation, noting past costs and urging prompt action to prevent further outbreaks. The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company adds a closing note about its solid securities and prudent practices.
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Columbus
Ohio
State Department of Health
Department of Health
Buckeye State Building and Loan Company
Rankin Building
West Gay Street
American food delegate to travel to Austria
A dispatch from Vienna says an American food delegate is en route to Austria and due to arrive in a few days. It adds that American foodstuffs are already being sent from France to Austria.
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Copenhagen
Austria
Vienna
France
Christmas Visits Across Town Across Rural Ties
Mrs M E Steward and son from How ard visited Middleport relatives at Christmas. Major Hillsdorff of Columbus spent part of last week with Dennis Ro mine. William McNorran and wife of Dex ter spent Christmas with Waiter Jor dan and family. Wisson Rose and Garnet Caster of Dyesville were guests of William Swett and wife. Walter Hampton and wife of Dexter joined J C Gary and wife for Christmas. Private Worley Jordan on furlough visited his sister Mrs A Lee at New Dover before returning to Cape May New Jersey. Claude Chase and family of Athens spent Christmas here. Daniel Howery of West Virginia visits his brother M W Howery after thirty years apart. M McKnight and wife spent Christmas with daughter Mrs W W Sisson and family. Don Tewksbury of Albany visited over Sunday. Sam Hutton and wife of Dexter visited daughter Mrs A B Rupe and family. Guy C C Gorby and wife visited W W Sisson. Pauline Tewksbury spent Sunday with brother S H Smith and wife. Private Harley Dudgeon, who spent a year fighting the Hun, was wounded and gassed and is visiting relatives here.
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Mra. M. EF
Howard
Middleport
Major Hillsdorff
Columbus
Dennis Romine
William McNorran
Dexter
Jordan
Wisson Rose
Garnet Caster
Dyesville
William Swett
Walter Hampton
J. C. Gary
Worley Jordan
W. W Sisson
Don Tewksbury
Albany
Sam Hutton
A B. Rupe
Guy CC. Gorby
W. W. Sisson
Pauline Tewksbury
S. H. Smith
Harley Dudgeon
Belgium
Dudgeon
Wounded Reach Camp Sherman Return of Soldiers
Five tourist coaches carried 243 wounded soldiers to Camp Sherman base hospital from Hoboken last night. Many were injured while serving with the 83rd and 84th divisions, plus Rainbow Division members. Some officers traveled with the contingent, and those unable to walk were moved to the hospital by ambulance.
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Camp
Camp Sherman
Hoboken
Bolshevik Forces Occupy Vilna Reported
A dispatch from December 80 to 81 says Bolshevik forces have occupied Vilna, capital of Minsk area, according to Palrediued news.
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Vilna
Coprinhagen
Mhnomin
Tenadores Stranded Off Isle Dieu Amid Bay of Biscay Alert
Loyds reports the American steamer Tenadores a United Fruit liner of 7 782 tons is ashore on the Isle Dieu in the Bay of Biscay. Passengers are being moved as rescue operations begin.
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London
Isle Dieu
Bay of Biscay
Loyd’s
United Fruit
France 15 With Present Regime at War's Finish
Paris December 30 The Chamber of Deputies after an address by Prime Minister Clemenceau passed a vote of confidence in the government by 398 to 92, signaling continued support for the current regime as the war nears its end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
PIS
Chamber of Deputies
Clemenceau
New Era Movement Launched at Presbyterian Church
Yesterday morning the New Era Movement began at the Presbyterian church with strong loyalty shown by attendees. Dr A S Thomson delivered an address titled The Unseen Hand of God in the evening and a church conference was set for seven o'clock tonight. Prof A A Atkinson is named chairman of the movement with general supervision until April first. Prof L J Addicott was elected chairman of the committee planning extensive repairs to the church building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
A. S.thomson
A. A. Atkinson
L. J. Addicott
Vatican to limit White Book on Pope War Actions
The Giornale D'Italia claims the Vatican will publish a white book focusing only on the Pope's humanitarian efforts during the war and will omit broader diplomatic actions.
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Rome
Giornale QD
Linia
Vatican
Funeral Held For 11-Year-Old Harvey Yount
The funeral for Harvey Yount son of Mr and Mrs George Yount of near Hollister was held Saturday at 1 pm conducted by Rev Mills of Jacksonville Interment was in Glouster cemetery He died Thursday from organic heart trouble after a period of illness. Ben Timbrink and Will Redpath Glouster natives recently returned from France left for Akron then Miami Florida for Marine Aviation Field training They sailed for overseas on September 13 landed Liverpool England four days later sent to France near the Flemish front Armistice ended active service before their air raids Their return included December 15 at Newport R I and a furlough to visit home They await final release from service
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Harvey
George Yount
Near Hollister
Mills
Jacksonville
Glouster
Ben Timbrink
Will Redpath
France
Akron
Marine Aviation Field
Miami
Florida
Liverpool
England
Flanders
Newport
R. I
Miami Aviation Field
Felton Girl Undergoes Tonsil Removal in Derthick
The seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Felton of Derthick had a tonsillectomy at Dr Crawford's office yesterday.
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Wm. Felton
Derthick
Crawford
William Ellis Visit With Mrs Ellis Langley City
William Ellis organizer for the U M W of A visits Mrs Ellis in the city after a period stationed at Harriman Tennessee. He will return there this week.
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William Ellis
Funeral for Mrs Rankin Held at Front Street Home
Mrs Rankin died Thursday morning from influenza and pneumonia at 47. The funeral was Sunday at 1 PM from the Front street home with Rev. Orr of the Methodist church delivering the sermon. Interment followed at the city cemetery. She is survived by her husband and five daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Rankin
Front Street
Orr
Methodist Church
Desrie Gillott 74 Dies After Brief Illness at Redtown
Desrie Gillott aged 74 died at his Redtown home Saturday from pneumonia after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at Taylor Ridge church Monday at 2 PM conducted by Rev Mills of Jacksonville. Burial followed in Taylor Ridge cemetery. He was a native of Belgium and is survived by two sons and five daughters. his wife passed away about 34 years ago.
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Desrie Gillott
Redtown
Taylor Ridge
Rev. Mills
Jacksonville
Mr. Gillott
Belgium
Mr. Mercury Keeps On The Jump Today
Weather report notes a rapid temperature swing from 24 degrees at daylight to 56 degrees by 10 45. Myers the local weather man cites a dramatic rise between sunrise and late morning, with the reading near sunlight exposure.
China to Improve Schools by Studying Philippines Progress
A Chinese government commission studies the Philippine educational program with the aim of aligning China’s school system with American standards. The effort seeks to import methods and reforms observed in the Philippines to modernize Chinese education.
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China
Philippines
Miss Edna Swan Resigns for Cleveland Superintendent Post
Miss Edna Swan of Athens resigns from Chillicothe public schools to take a higher salary position in Cleveland. She arrived in Cleveland Saturday and began her new post this morning.
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Edna Swan
Athens
Chillicothe
Cleveland
Miss Swan
Mud slows even a lame horse in race
A race report notes a slow horse makes progress through heavy mud as fans watch from the track. Officials caution field conditions and riders adjust pace while the horse gains ground despite hindrances.
Funeral rites held for Rev Dr J H Wilbur Chapman
Two funeral services were conducted in New York on December 30 for Rev Dr J H Wilbur Chapman evangelist and former moderator of the Presbyterian general assembly who died Christmas Day. Services were at the Fourth Presbyterian Church where he served as pastor for five years and at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church.
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New York
J. H. Wilbur Chapman
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
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Dayton
Bertha Wilson
Goodyear Rubber Co
Belle Schloss
Cincinnati
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Hal Murphy
Logan
E. C. Cornell
Mrev
Charles Cornell
Fred Gross
Crooksville
Frank Gross
Margaret Dailey
Blanche Howe
Hopedale Harrison County
Quincy Thompson
Mrs
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Camp Knox
Ralph Murphy
Bliss College
L. M. Murphy
Mill Street
J. E. Hartnell
Coolville
J Haliday Cline
Frank P. Schloss
Mineral
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J. K. Jolly
Marjorie
Robert
Youngstown
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J. D. Thompson
P. J. Burke
Elliott Street
Detroit
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Mr. Burke
New
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W. M. West
Springfield
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Swift and Company
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Camp Fustis
Rendville
J. W. Finney
West Union Street
Ife
Camp Eustis
Washington, D
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Pearley Gaskill
Gaskilla
Mattie
Edith Brohard
East Mulberry Street
J. @. Brobard
Coalton
J. B. Fout
Edith Rosamond
Myrtle Lucile
Wellston
Nerce
E. R. Corbin
Brobard
Fout
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Beatrice Cameron
Mrs. Corbin
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Farwell
Safe and Sound
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Adm Amer
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MR. Mercury
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the Cline Ice Cream Co
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