Letters From Athens Merchants And Soldiers In France
In 1918 letters from Athens Ohio residents share frontline duties in France. Eight M Johnson writes of duty with the Athens Retail Merchants Association and Army life near the front. Alexander, in the Aviation Corps, describes sea passage, censorship, and Frankie comforts from home as he notes green fields and steady meals Somewhere in France June 1 1918.
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M. Johnson
France
Athens
Assom
Major Johnson
Edward Howard
Grosvenor
Alexander
Ohio
Here
Altho
Navy
Lawrence
Staes
Young American soldiers write from France in 1918
Letters from Bud Alexander Howard at Kelly Field and John C in France describe life with the AEF. Bud reports pay, food for 480 crew, plans to see Germany, YMCA support, and requests candy sweaters and helmets while awaiting June allotment money. John C shares unloading oil, a Decoration Day ball, transfer to tank corps, and hopes to ride a motorcycle at front.
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States
France
Germany
Mai
Athena
Dad
Alexander Howard
Kelly Field
Oscar
Tank Corps
Lyle
Son Dale Nice Writes While Serviceman En Route
A wartime letter from Pvt Dale Nice 1627130 Ca. L. 147 U S Inf 37th Division dated June 20 1918 from Camp Lee Virginia to his mother Mrs Charles Nice 105 North Congress Street expresses hope for safety and resolve to serve for humanity. He mentions rain at camp and says he would gladly give his life if needed to bring peace and end the war. He asks his mother not to worry and sends love to family including father sister Clarence and Warl.
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Camp Lee
Dad
Clarence
Warl
Dale
Pvt
Dale Nice
Ca. L
U. 8. Inf
American
BE. F
Surprise Navy Sendoff Party At Webb Home
A small gathering was held Sunday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Webb’s home to honor their son Guy Webb serving in the United States Navy. Attendees included Mrs. Frances Sargeant and daughters Mabel Grace and Fern, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Henderson and son Clarence, Misses Pearl Henderson and Mabel.
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Samuel Webb
Guy
United States Navy
Frances Sargeant
Mabel
Grace
Fern
Lee Henderson
Clarence
Pearl Henderson
Weekend guests and local harvest talk in Meigs county
Esther Arnold of Meigs county visits her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Samuel Webb. Dennis Dailey of McConnelsville visits his uncle Solomon Dailey. Edson Ruth and Florence call on Linder Blackwood. Cyrus Moore and others spend Sunday with Samuel Webb. Inez Ruth visits OU students at home. Roscoe Dailey visits Oscar Butts. Farmers nearby busy wheat harvest. Read the Classified Want Ad section on page seven.
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Cyrus Moore
Mary Watts
Isaac Dailey
Cora
Samuel Webb
Inez Ruth
0. U
John Ruth
Roscoe Dailey
Oscar Butts
Case notes list multiple civil actions and settlements
John W. Malone files against Fred Stevens for 190.73 with interest from 1918 for groceries. Stevens absent three years and unlocated. S E B Robinett vs Lubiig Coal Co appoints receiver to pay mineland payrolls dates 1915. Walter Thompson vs John Caldwell dissolution settled with plaintiff paying costs. Nelsonville Electric Repair and Sales Shop vs Lampman and Juniper settled with costs. L H Coal Co vs Clifton J Spencer settled by agreement with costs paid.
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John W. Malone
Clerk of Courts
Court of Common Pleas
Fred Stevens
Stevens
S. E B. Robinett
Lubiig Coal Company
Walter Thompson
John Caldwell
Nelsonville Electric Repair and Sales Shop
Lampman and Juniper
L. & H. Coal Company
Clifton J. Spencer
German Patriot Carl Ballweg Remembered in Emporia
A memorial note for Carl Ballweg of Emporia Kansas describes him as a German born, US citizen who pledged allegiance to the United States and spoke of immigrant sacrifice. The piece notes Rome township leads in war support as new contingents go forward and remain eager to serve.
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United States
Germany
Carl Ballweg
Emporia
Kansas
America
Rome
Thomas N Hoover Seeks Republican Representative Bid
Athens resident for eighteen years farmer in Athens town ship and history and government instructor at the University announces candidacy for Representative from Athens county in the upcoming primary on August 13.
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Thomas N. Hoover
Athens County
Athens
Athens Township
Thompson Announces Candidacy for Athens County Representative
Bert M Thompson declares in the Messenger his nomination bid for Athens County Representative on the Republican ticket in the next election set for Tuesday April 13 1918 he lists address 6 22 1 f and urges support from voters.
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Athens County
Candidate Announces Nomination Bid for Athens County Reco
A. C. Cook of Nelsonville Ohio announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Recorder of Athens County subject to the party primary on August 13 1918. He states his aim to serve efficiently and uphold local government interests.
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Reco
Athens County
Ain
Want Ad Prompting Classified Sale Inquiry
A caller asks what you want to sell and suggests advertising it in the Want Ad section, urging quick consideration and placement by Mr. for visibility. The message prompts choosing items to list and formalizing the sale through a newspaper classified.
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Threage Tribune
Terna
The
United States Food Administration
Swift & Company
U.S.A
Merchants Association
No Man’s Land
Ella Conant
Amesville
John C
Charles Nice
North
Congress Street
FT A
Charles J. Rostbault
Vigilantes
Bert M. Thompson
Ney A. Cook
Nelsonville
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