Sheriff's sale of rural parcel in Athens County
Notice of partition sale in Athens County Ohio to be held July 6 1918 at 1 P M at the courthouse door. The 62 five one hundredths acre tract in section 12 town 12 range 16 is appraised at 2856 dollars and will be sold for cash to satisfy the order of sale in the Mary N Stratton vs Mary E Stratton case. Sheriff Frank Lowry leads the sale with deputy and local attorneys listed.
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Court House
Athens
Ohio
State of
Town
Athens County
Lottie Whitmore
Mary B. Stratton
Mary L. Stratton
Athena County
Common Pleas Court
War Savings Stamps Attack on Germany Urged
A wartime appeal urges citizens to fund the effort through War Savings Stamps, arguing direct action hurts the German war machine. The message notes per capita cow holdings in Australia and Argentina as examples of resource wealth and sacrifice.
Collision sinks Schurz off North Carolina coast
The navy department reports the American steamer Schurz collided with the Florida 10 miles southwest of Cape Lookout at 4 40 this morning. One seaman, Manual Gouveia Jr of Honolulu, was killed. the rest of Schurz crew were saved. Survivors were being taken to an Atlantic port as details remain unavailable.
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Washington
Florida
North Carolina
Navy Department
Cape Lookout
Manual Gouveia, Jr
Honolulu
Atlantic
Department
Wool consumption rises in May to record year high
Washington June 24. May wool usage by manufacturers reached 74.6 million pounds grease equivalent, the highest monthly total this year. Comparisons show April 70.7 million, March 71.9 million, February 63.7 million, and January 65.1 million pounds.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Markets
Circus Dead Growing Fast It Is Now 85
Gary Indiana June 24 sixty two bodies of Hagenbeck Wallace circus employees killed in the wreck six miles west of Gary on the Michigan Central Railroad are in temporary morgues while officers compile a correct count. Edward M Ballard general manager says probable 85 killed with 60 missing in addition to the identified dead. The circus plans to reopen Wednesday.
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Gary
Ind
Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus
Michigan Central
Hammond
Edward M. Ballard
Whipple
Weather forecast notes chilly June weekend
The report records a low of 41 degrees on Saturday night with a 64 degree high. It also notes a 45 degree minimum last night and a 75 degree high yesterday. The forecaster says farms and gardens should be unfazed if the cold spell lasts only a few days.
German woman does part to beat Hans
Boonville Indiana June 24 Elizabeth Batteiger 74 toils in harvest to aid Uncle Sam. She saves grain ordinary fields would leave and has cut 105 bundles tallying four bushels saved. Born in Germany she cannot speak English well but aims for one real blow at the Kaiser.
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Boonville
Ind
Elizabeth Batteiger
Sam
United Mine Workers Set to Change Journal Publication Schedule
Officers announce a shift from weekly to semi weekly delivery of the United Mine Workers Journal with mailed copies at no charge to about 400 000 members. a milk can is mentioned in relation to a worm crafted from galvanized pipe.
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United Mine Workers
United Mine Workers’ Journal
Many Joining Marines to Fight U-Boat Menace
Washington reports a surge in military enlistments as German submarines threat lures recruits. Navy total now 450000 with 28406 officers and 423808 enlisted men. Naval reserve adds 14406 in early month and 12308 more the next week. June expected to be a banner month for enlistments.
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Washington
Atlantic
France
Navy
Daniels
Naval Reserve
One-armed man knits best sweater at Red Cross display
In Nashville Tennessee a dozen sweaters were shown at the Red Cross headquarters with the top piece judged the best. The winning article was crafted by a man who has only one arm.
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Nashville
Tenn
Red Crosse
Lord Calvert Coffee Now Less Bitter at Cline’s
Lord Calvert Coffee has the bitter principle removed ensuring a delicious cup. Price quoted as 40 cents per pound at Cline's.
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Lord Calvert
Cline’s
Letters From Men Im Service From Camp Gordon
Sylvia Allgood of Carbondale received a wartime letter from her cousin George Sickles Jr at Camp Gordon Alabama dated June 18. He describes heat and sand, daily drilling, upcoming rifle range duties, and wearing a gas mask. He mentions men from Columbus Ohio hauling at the bank and asks about Lowry boys and pretty girls to write.
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Sylvia Allgood
Carbondale
George Sickles, Jr
Miner Lary
Pomeroy
Ohio
Columbus
Lowry Boys
Surprise Shower for Mrs. Lewis at Patterson Home
In Wellston Ohio on June 24 the Queen Esther Circle hosted a surprise shower for Mrs. Thomas Lewis nee Gladys Patterson, married June 12. Guests listed include Ethel Welsh Muriel Ewing Lona Greenwood Lucile White and others. Mr Lewis left for Cincinnati June 15 to enter service.
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Mary Handley
Ruth Stephenson
A. K. Williams
Lucy Augusta Williams
Mrs.White
Nan Dempsey
Helen Brooks
Miss McNeal
Louise Patterson
Mr. Lewis
Cincinnati
Genuine Indians Join Red Cross Gauze Bandage Makers
Mono squaws long famed as headlining dancers now work for the American Red Cross sewing gauze bandages. The article notes their many summers and describes their transition from traditional roles to wartime service in the Indian community.
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RED Cross
American Red Cross
Chance for flatfoots in army work now
Camp Sherman O June 23 In addition to the Fourth Officers Training and Staff and Field Officers schools in operation preparations have been completed for class work in which flatfoots from the depot brigade found unfit for service overseas will take up clerical work It is believed that by training the physically unfit at least 600 men can be released from desk work for service in the line companies Y M C A men in charge of the school in shorthand have already received 36 applications and it is believed the class will number 100 men when it opens this week The 800 flatfoots who were turned back when the Eighty third Division departed are eager for overseas work Officers and soldiers on furlough will be entitled to travel passes and the one cent a mile rail rate. many have paid 3 cent a mile instead.
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Camp Sherman
Divorce notice in Athens County Common Pleas Court
Charles Glenn has filed for divorce against Bessie Glenn whose residence is unknown in case No. 116111. The hearing is set for on and after July 25, 1918, in the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio.
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Bessie Glenn
Charles Glenn
Common Pleas Court
Athens County
Ohio
Thompson declares candidacy for Athens County Representative
Bert M. Thompson announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Athens County Representative at the next primary election to be held Tuesday August 12 1918. The announcement follows his prior notice in the Messenger columns.
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Messenger
Athens County
Sealed bids sought for school bonds in Athens County
The Office of the Clerk Education of the village district invites sealed proposals for bonds totaling 3800 dollars. Seven bonds of 500 dollars and one bond of 160 dollars issued for tuition, bearing interest annually, due May 1 1930. Bids must meet minimum value plus accrued interest and include a certified check equal to 1 percent of bid. Bids due sealed and marked Bids for School Bond Pugh Norrows, President. Wade, Clerk. Buchtel Ohio.
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Sya Vilinge
Patina
Orahock
Athens County
Peoples Nelson
Ohio
Puparing & Tuition I
Bocchi
Geass Code
Am Uy Salgue
Mt Board
Sho
Bon Pugh Norews
W. Wade
Buchtel
T.w
Mr Auto Owner a Perfect Garbon Remover
An advertisement touts J. M. Pees Lubricant Rover as a cleaning and protective compound for cars boats and trucks. It claims to remove carbon while you sleep, improves power and efficiency, and grounds valves. Price listed as 1 per can with a guaranteed positive money back warranty. P. B. McDonald of Tabor South Dakota is the contact.
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von Rover
Ate Ogo
McDonald
Tabor
S. Dak
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ERIFY
PAB
the State of Ohio
Court of Common Pleas
Mary N. Stratton
Mary E. Stratton
Frank
Lowry
Herb J. Parker
Jones, Worstell & Jones
L. A. Koons
T. Ww
Guysville
Blanche Light
Bell
North High St
EE. H. Young
J. W. Pickett
Mill St
East Side
Bardin Bros. CO
Harry Blankenship
Harry
Mack
Core of
Jon Lenner
Athens, R. D. G
Marshfield
Rardin Bros CO
Joe Lenner
Bessemer
M. L. Campfield
Bremen
Chio
A. BE. Algeo
Lancaster St
Church St
Bargain. Faires Transfer CO
Glouster
Moler Auto Sales CO
Sess Quick
H. L. Wheaton
Morrin Avenue
Martin's
Albany
Jas. A. Rosetter
East State St
COE Bros
Collie
F. J. Brown
Jersey
St. Lambert
C. L. Bailey
R. D
Bell Phone
BUICK
Coolville
Charles Strum
Murray City
Home Furnishing Co
A. T.-Lawhead
Athens Buick CO
T. N. Carver
Harvard University
A. E. Algeo
Athnos
Herrold’s Mill
Phil Briley’s. Finder
Messenger Office
Australia
Argentina
Republic
OFS
Mabel
Tvs Nor
Stu
Athens Feather Mattress CO
Union St. Elk Hotel Bldg
D. H. Moore
G. R. Cook
Beebe
Schurz
Circus
Hans
Camp Gordon
Ala
Your Cor
George
63Rd Co
Inf. Repl
Camp Gordon, Ga
Patterson
Burleson
Congress
Nellie Pete
Jane Waley
The
Thornsley Bros. Co
Third St
Marietta
Bert M. Thompson
T.f
Rardin Bros, Company
Athens, Ohlo
Foster and Welis
Athens, Ohio
J.n.brown
Dr. Bean
Cline
Josten’s
Woticch
Gale OF
Bonde
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