Tragic Death Confirmed Of First Lieutenant Webster
Pomeroy Ohio reports possible death of First Lieutenant Drew S. Webster in France. A condolence cable from Lieutenant Heritage Lewis confirms the loss, with details unconfirmed but likely an automobile accident near Paris. Webster, 28, son of Mr and Mrs Hanning S Webster, skirted from Ohio State Engineering to Fort Benjamin Harrison, served in the 830th Infantry, 83rd Division in France. Memorial services are planned at Stimpson M church, date to be announced, likely July 21.
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Lieut
Lewis
Webster
Hanning S. Webster
Pomeroy
Pomeroy High School
Engineering College
Ohio State University
Columbus
Fort Ben Harrison
830Th Infantry
France
Stimpson M. J. Church
Tarvia urged for road work in Athens County
Athens county commissioners hear a single bid from Fred Beckler for a 0.78 mile stretch in Dover township as Tarvia is pitched for road resurfacing. Barrett Company promotes Tarvia, while County Surveyor Anderson doubts the local gravel base. officials plan to discuss Tarvia at the next meeting.
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Fred Beckler
Athens County Commissioners
Athens-Logan
Dover Township
State Highway Commission
Columbus
Barrett Company
Glouster
Bishopville
Athens County
Morgan County
Anderson
Hocking
Ohio
Royal Pair Flies to Havre in Hydroplane Pomp
King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium arrived in Havre from England by hydroplane. They had previously flown to England for the silver wedding anniversary celebration of King George and Queen Mary.
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Havre
France
Albert
Queen Elizabeth
Belgium
England
George
Mary
Cline's Liquid Glass Preserves Eggs at 25c Per Pint
Cline's Pharma Company offers Cline's Liquid Glass for egg preservation priced at 25 cents per pint. The product is marketed as a preservation aid for eggs. The notice lists the company name and price in a brief product advertisement.
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Cline’s
Cline’s Pharmacy Company
Memorial Service for Private John C. McKee at The Plains
Relatives and coal miners plan a memorial funeral for Private John C. McKee, wounded in France, who died June 14. The service at The Plains will be conducted by Dr. B. D. Evans on Sunday July 14, with Mrs Ida Staley, his mother, and his Waterloo township grandfather named among mourners. His letters home reveal deep affection and reassurance to his mother. Probate notices from Athens County, Ohio, list final and first accounts in several estates with court suspended until July 23, 1918.
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Ida Staley
Hamley
John C. McKee
France
McKee
the Plains
B. D. Evans
John McKee
Waterloo Township
Company L
28Th Infantry
Athens County
Ohio
W. B. Bartels
John Fisher
B. A. Ellis
Eliza Wilson
William Wilson
Amanda Selby
Charles Selby
Frank R. VanDyke
Isaac VanDyke
L. R. Andrews
Dan Gibson
Sunday Schedule and Lectures at Local Church
Sunday School 9:00 A M Morning Service 10:00 A M Children's Meeting 1:30 P M Young Folk's meeting 3:00 P M Evening service 7:30 P M H A Sherwood to preach morning and evening Children’s meeting at John Grubb Residence 12 Hudson Avenue Dorothy Griffin of Anderson Indiana to lead young folk's meeting All are welcome.
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Sunady School
Christian Science Society Services at Masonic Temple
Sunday services at 11:00 A M with subject Sacrament and a golden text from I Corinthians 10 16. Sunday school at 9:45 A M and a Wednesday meeting at 7:30 P M. The public is always welcome.
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Masonic Temple
Christ
Reading Gods Word and How to Have a Good Time
Sunday School Lesson on Reading Gods Word from Acts 8 26 39 and Epworth League topic How to Have a Good Time with 1 Thessalonians 6 16 24. The reading outlines guidance and fellowship for church youth activities. The lesson emphasizes scriptural focus and cheerful conduct.
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Acta
Epworth League
Thessalonians
Morning Sunday Schedule and Evening Change at Church
Morning service at 9 and 10 30 a.m Prayer and social at 2 30 p m Church league at 6 30 p m Dr B D Evans will wrench in the morning No evening service.
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Epworth League
B. D. Evans
Evening Chautauqua Preempts Sermon at Local Church
Prof Fordyce leads youth meeting at 6 30 PM with Mrs Tilley giving a brief address. Orchestra aids in music while Prof Thompson sings. Morning communion service features a sermon on The International Mind by the Pastor. No evening preaching due to Chautauqua. all are urged to attend morning service. Sabbath School meets at nine sharp.
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Fordyce
Tilley
Thompson
Stewart
Dr. Evans
Dr. Gard
Morning prayer and sermon at Church of the Good Shepherd
Morning prayer and sermon led by Rector A W D Stiers at 10 45 A M at the Church of The Good Shepherd located at the corner of State and Carpenter streets.
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Church of the Good Shepherd
State and
Carpenter Streets
Daily food rations in Austria grow meager
Amsterdam reports Vienna faces severe hunger with fixed daily rations totaling seven and three quarters ounces per person. Bread and flour substitutes provide three ounces, plus meat, fat, potatoes, jam, and war coffee, with black market prices for flour, meat, and even horse flesh. Meals at middle class restaurants run three dollars and fifty cents.
Peat and Chalk Briquettes Tackle Canadian Fuel Costs
Peat mixed with coal breeze is pressed into briquettes for efficient fuel in Canada. Chalk, with large domestic deposits, can also be transformed into a profitable fuel, offering economical energy options.
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Canada
Thompson Hoover Republican Candidate for Athens County
The notice announces Bert M Thompson and Thomas N Hoover as Republican candidates for the Ohio General Assembly from Athens County. Hoover is an Athens Township farmer who has resided in Athens for eighteen years and teaches history government and constitutional law at the University. The primary dates referenced are August 18 1918 and August 13.
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Athens County
General Assembly of
Ohio
Thomas N. Hoover
Athens
Athens Township
Henry A Hatch Campaign Appeal Before 1918 Primaries
Henry A Hatch seeks support as a Republican candidate for Representative ahead of the August 18, 1918 primaries. The notice urges voters to back Hatch in the upcoming election.
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Henry A. Hatch
Cook announces candidacy for Athens County Recorder
Sidney A. Cook of Nelsonville Ohio announces his candidacy for the Recorder of Athens County subject to the Republican Primary election on August 13 1918. The notice names the candidate and location and states the election date.
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Sidney Cook
Nelsonville, O
Athens County
Sidney A. Cook
Nelsonville
Ohio
TLE
Adams Seeks Athens County Recorder Nomination in August Primaries
To the voters of Athens County H B Adams announces candidacy for County Recorder. He invites scrutiny and asks for support at the August primaries stating a deadline of August 13. The message emphasizes beating opponents and urges votes.
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Athens County
County Recorder
T.f. H. B. Adams
Corns Seeks State Central Committeeman Post in Tenth District
Lawrence County’s John B. Corns runs for State Central Committeeman from the Tenth Congressional District. His opponent is a Meigs County man. The position has no salary and Corns runs to aid the Republican party.
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John B. Corns
Lawrence County
Meigs County
Corns
Buckeye State Building and Loan offers five percent wheat money
In prosperous times pay your mortgages now is your opportunity Adverse conditions nes and you bet may get five per cent on your wheat money From The Buckeye State Building and Loan Canan bus Ohio Rankin Building West Gay Street assets 14800000 Write or call for booklets.
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Buckeye State Building and Loan
Rankin Building
West Gay Street
Cananbus
Ohio
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