Letters From Men In Service Amid War Front News
Ames township residents report son Arthur at Camp Upton writing of patriotism and separation from home. James Ruston and son Edward visit Camp Upton to see Arthur and J Watt Grover. Athens county boys praised for health and spirits as war miles away heightens resolve. Rodney Reeves at Camp Dix describes cold then hot days and shows. Nelsonville boys note vaccination and hope for early end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Donaldson
Ames Township
Arthur
Camp Upton
Donaldson
James Ruston
Edward
Mr. Donaldson
J. Watt Grover
Athens County
Sheridan
Elwood Reeves
Nelsonville
Rodney
Camp Dix
New Jersey
Riley Matheny
Father ships and submarines clash in North Atlantic sighting
Captain Holmes of the Belgian relief ship Gothland reports sighting and sinking a derelict mother boat used for submarines roughly 120 miles south of Iceland. The report arrives from an Atlantic port as it notes a resilient attitude amid the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Holmes
Gothland
Iceland
State Civil Service Seeks Applicants for Wide Range of Posts
The official commission bulletin lists numerous state jobs with salaries from 600 to 3000 annually. Positions include chief statistician, game keeper, prison guards, inspectors, bookkeepers, editors, and several clerical roles across departments. July bulletin details exam dates and locations. request to receive it free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Civil Service Commission
State Insurance Department
Columbus Hospital
Agriculture Commission
Insurance Department
Building and Loan Department
State Tax Commission
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Wooster
Carbondale News Mixed With War Effort And Local Goings On
Mrs. Ben Hanson of Groveport visits. Col Enderlin of Carbondale Coal Co speaks on war work. A large Athens county delegation bids farewell with music and tears. Mines operate hourly. Mrs Sherman White and daughter Nellie White visit. D B Lowry buys a touring car. Clovis McKibben returns from naval service. Dollie Mace becomes a clerk. Clarence Featherstone and Russell Branscomb respond to county call. A new church service flag with thirty five stars is unveiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hanson
Groveport
Col. Enderlin
Carbondale Coal Co
Athens
Athens County
Sherman White
Arberton
Nellie White
D. B. Lowry
Clovis McKibben
Naval Service
Dollie Mace
Clarence Featherstone
Russell Branscomb
VanDyke Son Sails Overseas From Camp Merritt
Mrs. N. T. VanDyke of 16 Stimpson Avenue Athens received a card confirming the safe arrival overseas of her son Fred J. VanDyke with Company A 324th Machine Gun Battalion. He left Camp Sherman after a month, passed through Athens May 26 on his way to Camp Merritt, and was reported to be about to sail two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred VanDyke
N. T. VanDyke
Stimpson Avenue
Athens
Fred J. VanDyke
Camp Sherman
Camp Merritt
Local man rejected for color blindness at Marine Corps enlistment
Far F. Shadrach, who traveled to Cincinnati on Tuesday to attempt Marine Corps entry, was rejected due to color blindness. Advices received Thursday by E. R. Lash, the Marines recruiting officer, confirmed the decision. Shadrach returned home to Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far F. Shadrach
Cincinnati
Marine Corps
E. R. Lash
Marines
Mr. Shadrach
Jackson
Patriot Parents Honor Son Who Fought for Democracy
A patriotic verse honors a family pride in a son who answered his country's call. The parents express pride and sorrow as they recall infant years and adulthood, praying for peace and democracy while acknowledging the son is abroad in battle.
Dr Parker Nerve and Liver Tablets Ad
An old drug advertisement promotes Dr Parker's Nerve Tonic Tablets and Dr Parker's Liver Tablets. It claims quick improvements for a run down system and nervous conditions, offering 50 doses for 50 cents and 28 tablets for 26 cents, prepared by Geo. B. Parker, M. D., Athens Ohio, sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Parker
Geo. B. Parker
M. D
Athens
Ohio
Widow of Civil War veteran dies in Albany
Nancy Brake 70 widow of Perry Brake died yesterday at her Albany home. Funeral services were held at 2 PM at the family residence with burial in Crossroads Cemetery. She leaves a daughter Frala at home and a brother Peter Jewell of Carpenter. The family has long lived in Albany.
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Albany, O
Nancy Brake
Crossroads Cemetery
Express firm bans stairs trunk carrying by workers
A delivery company forbids workers from carrying trunks down stairs but allows throwing them down as usual, despite no rule against the practice.
Public sale of real estate in Athens County
Court order directs a public auction July 20 1918 at 1 PM at the Athens courthouse front door. Two tracts in Dover Township near Augustine and the village of Augustine are offered with coal oil and mineral rights excepted. First tract appraised at 45 dollars and second at 1200 dollars with cash payment.
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Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Athens
Dover
Athena County
Augustine
County of
Athena
Emma Augustine
C. Ll. Poston
George H. Smith
Recorder
Doddridge
MR AUTO OWNER CARBON REMOVER AD
An automobile carbon remover and lubricant becomes a guaranteed car accessory. The product claims to save gas, boost power, reduce repairs, and works while you sleep. Sold by Carolina Distributing Co at $1 per can from Morganton North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecorer
Waptel Carolina Distributing CO
Morganton
N. C
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Gallipolis
Athens Feather Mattress CO
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Albany
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Coleman Store Company
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