Passes Away At Home Here In City
Thomas Robbins, 87, father of Arthur F. Boyles, died Friday at his North Congress Street home. A Civil War veteran, he lived in Indiana and Ohio before settling in Athena in 1915. Survived by wife and children Mrs. Bowles and Mrs. Miller. funeral to be held tomorrow in Pomeroy.
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Thomas
Robbins
Arthur F. Boyles
Congress Street
Indiana
Pomeroy
Ohio
Athena
Anna Parsons
Bowles
Baptist Church
Miller
Soldiers marry at Camp Sherman under army order
May 23 at Camp Sherman numerous soldiers and fianc es used an army order by Major General E H F Glenn to secure marriage certificates. Chaplain A C Howell solemnized nine marriages on Wednesday and was busy again Thursday. Camp chaplains estimate at least forty marriages in the past day as couples wed with little notice upon arrival.
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Camp Sherman
EH. F. Glenn
A. C. Howell
Wheaton and Crooks Paint Ad Teases Buyers
Read our paint ad now before you forget it. The message from Wheaton and Crooks claims the offer is all true.
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Wheaton & Crooks
Woman Kills Daughter Then Self in Suspected Domestic Tragedy
Mrs. Blanche Wenger, 32, shot and killed her 9 year old daughter Evelyn in their home this morning before turning the gun on herself. Both are hospitalized with the mother under guard. police cite marital strife as motive.
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United Prearama
Blanche Wenger
Evelyn
City Hospital
Auto Race Prize In War Savings Stamps At Columbus
Columbus Ohio May 23 As the prize to the winner of the automobile races to be held in Columbus May 26 the management will give 1000 in War Savings Stamps. This is believed to be the first time a winner receives government securities rather than cash. The event will also pay its staff in War Savings and Thrift Stamps with 50 young salesladies circulating the crowd to sell stamps, aiming to disperse several thousand dollars worth of bonds in one day.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio War Board Urges Second Red Cross War Fund
The Ohio War Board asks residents to contribute to the second Red Cross War Fund. Ohio aims for 6,490,000 of the national 100,000,000 goal, highlighting Red Cross work including 55 base hospital units, 20,000 nurses, campus service bureaus, home service units, and relief commissions to France, Italy, England, Belgium, Serbia, Romania, Russia, and the Holy Land.
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Ohio War Board
Second Red Cross War Fund
American Red Cross
Ohio
Red Cross
France
Italy
England
Belgium
Serbia
Roumania
Russia
The
Holy Land
Ohio University to graduate 236 in late June
The university will award 236 diplomas and certificates on Thursday June 26 as part of Commencement Week. Graduates include 47 in Liberal Arts, 49 in special courses, and 140 from Normal College with 58 in four year and 82 in two year tracks. The program lists baccalaureate address June 16 and notable events through June 20 including Governor Cox address and Board of Trustees meetings.
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Ohio University
College of Liberal Arts
Normal College
Alice Pomerene
Canton
Ohio
Chamber of Commerce forms working committees for the year
The Cham ber of Commerce board named working committees to push activities for the coming year. Committees cover fields from Organization Affairs to Civic Welfare and Agricultural Affairs with chairs and members listed, aiming to expand member participation beyond past leadership.
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Chamber of Commerce
C. H. Harris
G. I. Morgan
D. Scott Allen
F. M. Turner
L. Martzolff
Department of Organization Affairs
B. M. Covert
G. E. Whipple
J. P. Wood, Jr
T. L. Morgan
BE. W. Chubb
Ray Slaughter
T. N. Hoover
Field Scott
C. H. Horn
R. L. Lewis
Canadian letter carriers seek wage increase
Wheaton and Crooks report that Canadian letter carriers are asking for higher wages. The ad fragment suggests a push for wage raises, with Wheatons and Crooks noting organizing activity among mail workers.
Sixty Babies Measured at City Clinic for War Effort
City Building children's clinic weighed and measured sixty youngsters under six as required by federal rules. Tomorrow more children from Mill Stimpson Elliott Hocking Palmer Oak and side streets will be admitted from 1 to 4, with East Side later reported. Mrs. Robert Lewis notified if transport is impossible. Child Conservation League members present: Mrs. Young, Mrs. Austin, Mrs. Sprague, Mrs. Hewitt.
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Tommorow
Mill
Stimpson
Elliott
Hocking
Palmer
Oak
Robert Lewis
Child Conservation League
Young
Austin
Sprague
Hewitt
Phosphated Iron Promises Nerve Support for Fatigue
An illustrated appeal cautions against nerve strain and promotes Phosphated Iron as a quick-absorbing nerve food and red blood builder. The ad urges use in capsule form only, by McKee Drug Company and leading druggists, claiming strength to nerves and blood within weeks.
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McKee Drug Company
Men At Camp Sherman Get Jazz Vaudeville At Rifle Range
Y M C A workers arrange a surprise entertainment for soldiers at Camp Sherman Ohio. A jazz band and vaudeville acts perform from a truck stage set up near the rifle range drawing a thousand soldiers to enjoy the show and boost morale during camp life.
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Camp Sherman
Ohio
Rifle Range
Rh. H. Kirkendall
Pat Stromberg
June Draft Registration Rules for All Eligible Men
The passage outlines June 5 1918 as the registration day for all male U S citizens or residents age 21 to 31, with exceptions for those in military service. Registration occurs 7 AM to 9 PM at local booths with certificates, absentee handling, and deputized volunteers for illness.
New York Antiloafing Law Takes Effect June 1
Albany May 22 Governor Whitman will proclaim the enforcement of New York State's antiloafing law starting June 1. The measure requires workers to wear proper footwear at their jobs to prevent slip hazards and ensure safety in workplaces across the state.
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Albany
N. Y
New York
Whitman
No Age Change Planned in Draft Rules
Washington May 23 Newton Baker secretary of war recommended to day to the House Military Committee that the president be given authority in the new army bill to call out as many of the 10 000 000 registered men as he can train equip and use Baker announced the new plan after a session of the House Military Affairs Committee He also said no changes in selective service age were contemplated at present.
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Washington
Newton Baker
House Military Committee
Bio-feren touted as health builder in medical claims
Advertisements claim Bio-feren improves strength and vitality for run-down patients among cases from Kentucky and Pennsylvania. Reports say users feel better after several weeks, while the firm promotes its product as a non stimulant health builder with a money back guarantee.
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Sentanel Remedies Company
Masonic Temple
Cincinnati
Obie
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W. A. Carpenter
F. S. de Lasimutt
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W. F. Copeland
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Snow
R. R. Hughes
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