Local Residents News and Military Enlistments
Engineer Charles Warren Davis of Middleport leaves for Fort Benjamin Harrison to enter Fourth Officers Reserve Corps training. Hawkins brothers Homer and Mack arrive home after service in Go C and machine gun battalion. Ernest remains at camp. Frank Will visits family from Camp Sherman. Freda Beards and Tana Oliver visit from Athena and Detroit. Bolin family returns from Columbus after a death in the family. Everett Thomas family and others visit Pomeroy.
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Ocharles Warren Davis
Middleport
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
S. Hawkins
Rutland
Homer
Mack
Hawkins Brothers
Go. C
Camp Sheridan
New Jersey
Machine Gun Battallion
Ernest
Co. C
Struggle For Humanity
Frank Will
House Hospital
Camp Sherman
Will
Mulberry Street
Pomeroy
Freda Beards
D. U. of Athena
Fred Beards
Tana Oliver
Detroit
A. K. Oliver
Eid. Bolin
Columbus
Tom L. Lewis and Son
Mitt G
Rio Grande Ri
Charles Ruble
Gallipolis
Hocking Valley
Moses Silverburg
Cincinnati
Cincin
I. L. Oppenheimer
Jasper Richards
Cous
Briggs & Martin Uining Establishment
Martin
Frank Fellows
Huntington
Dave Farmer
Lieut. Lewis
Camp
Bernice
Middle
Peter Stark
Chillicothe
Peter, Jr
Phil Wolf
Jth
Reece Ocore
Raymond Oliver
Raymond
Clarence Massar
Wellsburg
W. Va
Meigs County
Evans
Meigs County Receives Fourth Auto Ambulance
The B. F. Briggs Co. of Pomeroy has purchased a fine Winton-Six funeral car and ambulance combination, expected to arrive soon. This addition makes Meigs County's fourth auto ambulance unit in service.
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B. F. Briggs Co
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Death of W. A. Williams at Willow Grove
W. A. Williams aged 76 died at 11:30 AM at home in Willow Grove after a long illness. Born in Racine he served in the Civil War with the 4th Virginia Infantry. He lived on a Wil Low Grove farm for 25 years and is survived by a widow, one son, three daughters, and his brother Capt J A Williams. Funeral Sunday at noon at Ravenswood West Virginia.
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W. A. Williams
Apa
Willow Grove
Racine
4Th Virginia Infantry
J. A. Williamson
Bend
Ravenswood
W. Va
Walter Lowery
Chauncey
Ohio
Missouria Keeton
Wunice
Gwenaoline Fowler
Columbus
K. of P. Lodge
Murray City
Jesus
Contractor George Bauer opens Kerr's Run road for fair access
George Bauer of Pome Roy says Kerr's Run road to the fair grounds, currently under repairs and closed at times, will be open all day Monday to allow team and automobile passage to the ninth annual inter class field meet at the fair grounds.
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George Bauer
Pomeroy
Kerr's Run
Fair Grounds
Meigs county draft numbers rise amid exemptions and camp plans
Local draft officials raise Meigs County enlistment to 117 men with 26 percent in reserve and a May 27 departure window for Camp Sherman or Columbus Barracks. The official tally and changes stem from agricultural exemptions. a publishers note on the unofficial county roster appears Monday.
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Campan
Columbus Barracks
Meigs County
Rutland Hosts Birthday Party For Alice Lucile Dutton
On May 16 Mr and Mrs RB Rawlings of Rutland celebrated their niece Alice Lucile Dutton’s seventh birthday. Attending were Rutland youths Ovelyn Lee Mary Francis Jiiden Florine Merritt Alice Louise Powell Evelyn Williams Dorothy Barton Mary Jackson Mabelle Merritt Nellie Canaday and Middleport guests Virginia Louise DeMaine Jean Ervin Nancy Reed Carol Louise Ervin Mary Wilmetta Farmer. After games music and festivities the group returned home by car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RB. Rawlings
Rutland
Neice
Alice Lucile
C. P. Dutton
Middleport
Ovelyn Lee
Mary Francis Jiiden
Florine Merritt
Alice Louise Powell
Evelyn Williams
Dorothy Barton
Mary Jackson
Mabelle Merritt
Nellie Canaday
Virginia Louise DeMaine
Jean Ervin
Nancy Reed
Carol Louise Ervin
Mary Wilmetta Farmer
Card of Thanks for support after loss
We express heartfelt thanks to all who assisted during illness and death of our husband and father. Gratitude for the floral tribute and consoling words from Rev. Bishop. Sincerely Mrs. Walter Lowery and daughter Miss Eunice.
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Bishop
Walter Lowery
Miss Eunice
Lini ment praised for lameness and rheumatic pain relief
Mrs. J W Wallace of Mason Missouri reports Chamberlains Liniment works well for lameness and muscle soreness stating it is the best in her house. The article also notes meteoric matter addition to earth in its early history and comets as a source today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. W. Wallace
Mason, Mo
Federal Politiks Echoes From Federal Creek District
Izzy Foster moves toward a congressional bid in Ohio's tenth district filing for the August primary. Local notes report other figures like Jake Shuler reopening Coal mines and Tommy Hoover addressing Amesville after a flag ceremony. The column also jokes about roads and asks county leaders about limestone on the pike.
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Federal Creek
Izzy” Foster
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Izzy
Congress
Rampant Federal Action Across Fields Reported
A dramatic Monday scene describes federal forces driving through fields, leaving widespread damage. A newspaper writer speculates a figure in Florida may have been responsible for a significant lethal outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Federal
Florida
Chautauqua Meeting Planned In Athens Monday Evening
A notice was mailed to over fifty guarantors of the Athens Chautauqua inviting all interested to a Monday at 7 o clock meeting in the Mayor's office. A Redpath Bureau official will attend to discuss the upcoming summer program and details of the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
National Labor Memorial Vision Held By Trade Unionists
A national labor memorial of freedom and peace is organized and to be considered by a special conference of the British Trade Union Congress and the Labor Party. The plan aims to raise 1 500 000 dollars for a national headquarters in London honoring trade unionists who died in the war.
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Labor Memorial of Freedom and Peace
British
Trade Union Congress
Labor Party
Labor
London
Bombs Disguised as Toys Set to Explode in France War Tale
Sergt. Christopher Jones of the Royal British Field Artillery recounts his World War I experiences in France. He describes bombs hidden in toys exploded to harm children, bayonet attacks on civilians, and his escape from a munitions pit after being captured. He mentions Ypres, Albert, the cathedral destruction, and the Bocies.
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Chicago
France
Christopher Jones
Royal British Field Artillery
Ypres
Jones
Albert
Kamerad
Bocies
Girls to Pick Fruit in Colorado Cherry Orchard
Miss Alcyon Robinson of the Denver Flying squadron joined eleven college girls on a ten day cherry picking trip. They gathered 6,000 pounds from a 1,000 acre orchard and advocated safe overalls as a safety measure while aiding western slope orchardists with harvest and canning demos around Greeley Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcyon Robinson
Denver
Colorado
Miss. Robinson
Cgireeley
Colo
The Red Sacrament by Amelia Josephine Burr
The poem depicts a Vigilantes vow to fight imperial wrong. A fallen comrade’s blood stains their bread while they draw strength from sorrow to continue the war against oppression, until the dragon or themselves are slain.
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Amelia Josephine Burr
Vigilantes
Loan Sharks Busy In Army
War department warns officers at Camp Sheridan to watch for loan sharks preying on soldiers in National Guard and Regular Army. Lenders reportedly take Liberty bonds worth 50 75 or 100 dollars and often charge up to ten percent interest on short loans.
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Army
Camp Sheridan
Montgomery
Ala
War Department
National Guard
National Army
Wapakoneta Police Ordered Loafers Shunned in St. Marys
Harvey Smith mayor of St. Marys orders police to treat loiterers as offenders whether men or women. The stance frames loafers as a social issue and signals strict enforcement in the city near Wapakoneta, Ohio.
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Wapakoneta
Harvey Smith
St. Mary's
Here
National Prominence to Promote Red Cross War Aid
Prominent speakers totaling 7500 will tour the country to explain the American Red Cross needs during a second 100 million war assistance drive. Notables include former presidential candidates Hughes and Parker, ex-President Taft, Fairbanks, Shaw, Wickersham, and Cummins, plus bishops and educators. Fifty Pershing veterans and two hundred wounded Frenchmen will describe hospital care, nursing, ambulances, and canteens supported by the Red Cross and their impact on saving lives and morale.
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American Red Cross
Charles E. Hughes
Alton B. Parker
Taft
Charles W. Fairbanks
Leslie M. Shaw
George W. Wickersham
Watson
Kenyon
Norris
Kein
Lawrence
Massachusetts
Gaylor
General Pershing
Red Cross
Uncle Sam Orders Health Exams For Young Children
The Child Welfare Drive by the Children’s Bureau and Women’s Council of National Defense calls for every child under six in America to be weighed and measured this month. In Athens the screening begins May 20 at 1 PM in the City Building with local doctors and nurses led by Mrs. R D Williams.
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United States
Children’s Bureau
Child Welfare Department
Woman's Council of National Defense
America
Athens
R. D. Williams
Patriotic Play by John Hancock School Students
Last night the John Hancock high school in the Model School building hosted a gala event for juniors and seniors. Eight girls performed a patriotic play titled The Girls Over Here, attracting much attention and praise. Refreshments were served in the corridor as Principal W F McVay and staff attended the festivities.
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John Hancock High School
Model School
W F. McVay
McVay
Plotted German Uprising Rumor Tied to Tauscher Return
Hans Tauscher a Krupp agent in the United States before the war is named among men who allegedly plotted a German uprising here. Tauscher was sent back to Germany last year as part of wartime actions.
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Hans Tauscher
Krupp
United States
Tauscher
Germany
Topsy to be buried with steam shovel
In Columbus Ohio undertakers posted not at home signs as they refused to handle the funeral of Topsy Ringling a seven ton elephant who died after a circus act when she toppled onto street car tracks on Cleveland Avenue. The scene blocked car service for hours as elephant chains were used to move her aside.
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Columbus
Topsy” Ringling
Topsey
Cleveland Avenue
Recital by Ohio University Public Speaking Dept
There will be a recital Thursday evening May 23 at 7 30 in Ewing Hall auditorium. Miss Margery Young will read, two musical numbers will be performed, and a one act play entitled The Kleptomaniac will be presented.
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Department of Public Speaking
Ohio University
Ewing Hall
Margery Young
Local Families Visit A D Wemmer Household
Mr and Mrs John Kempton of Taylor Ridge and relatives join Mr and Mrs A D Wemmer and Grace Cowan from Roseville to visit. C H Boudinot and children also visit Don Cannon on Oregon Ridge. A D Wemmer’s new baby boy born May 13 remains ill. The article notes that elementary school teachers in Japan have the poorest paying jobs.
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John Kempton
Taylor Ridge
A. D. Wemmer
Grace Cowan
Stella Wood
Roseville
C. H. Boudinot
Don Cannon
Oregon Ridge
W. A. Wemmer
Japan
Real Veteran of Great War to Speak at Chamber Luncheon
Athens residents will hear Captain H. L. Lambkin of the Canadian Cavalry recount World War I experiences at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon next Wednesday at noon. Lambkin, who spoke to the high school, earned eight wounds, was blinded by gas at Vimy Ridge, and was decorated by Britain. A unique surprise and new program format are promised.
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Chamber of Commerce
Athens
H. L. Lambkin
Canadian Cavalry
Vimy Ridge
Mother Gray's Powders Benefit Many Children
Thousands of mothers have found Mother Gray's Sweet Powders an excellent remedy for children with headaches colds feverishness stomach troubles and bowel irregularities. They are easy to take and excellent results are reported after use. Used by mothers for 30 years. Sold by druggists everywhere 25 cts.
Huns to Force Marriage of German Youths
London May 17 The German commission on birth rates proposes compulsory marriage before age 20 and penalties for childless couples. The report cites a 2,000,000 infant loss from 1915 to 1917 and a 40 percent drop in 1916 versus 1913, vs a ten percent decline in England and Wales.
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London
Germany
Amsterdam
England
Wales
Physician’s mistake may cost two lives in Tenn
Mount Pleasant report says Dr. W. H. Bruce aged 83 gave his wife a dose of what he believed to be quinine to calm her. He also took the drug and the wife died shortly after. The physician cannot recover from the effects.
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Mount Pleasant
Tenn
W. H. Bruce
Bruce
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