Community briefs show hometown visits and overseas returns
Local social notes list visits and family news across Athens, Nelsonville, Glouster, Marietta and Pritch, including Raleigh M Edgar arriving safely overseas. Several relatives plan weekend visits, while Prof. C A Matheny from West Alexander is named Model Schools instructor at Miami University and head of athletics.
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C. A. Matheny
West Alexander
Miami University
Oxford
Matheny
Athens County
Plains
Ohio University
Wounded Soldiers Parade Through New York on Leave
One hundred wounded soldiers recently returned from France paraded through lower Broadway and the financial district on leave. Those unable to walk rode in automobiles provided by the Red Cross as they receive treatment for their wounds at base hospitals.
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New York
France
Broadway
Oay
Bbase
Red Cross
Many School Children Need Eye Attention
School administrators acknowledge rising concern for student vision. The text urges eye exams and glasses where needed to boost learning, noting educators now focus more on this issue and that attention is available from the authors.
Saving Is Winning the War Savings Push
The note urges continued personal savings to support the war effort. It claims people now value thrift, have bought Liberty Bonds, and kept soldiers in the field. It promotes starting a savings account with The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company at Rankin Building Columbus Ohio with assets of 15 million dollars and five percent paid on time deposits.
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Liberty Bonda
Buckeye State Building and Loan Company
Rankin Building
West Gay Street
Columbus
Ohio
Crowder weighs halting November draft call over armistice terms
Provost Marshal General Crowder convened leaders across his office to consider suspending the November draft call amid armistice talks. Advisers favor withdrawing the call if Germany accepts terms before camp mobilization. With four million already under arms, officials question further need and note 252,000 men were slated to report to camps before November 16, depending on armistice progress.
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Washington
General Crowder
Crowder
France
General Staff
Germany
All Worn Out Kidney Pain Cure Endorsed in Athens
Athens residents endorse Dean's Kidney Pills with claims of relief from back pains and kidney trouble. L. L. McVey, barber at 120 W Union St, cites improved health after using the product. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY, distributes.
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Athens
Dean
L. L. McVey
Prop
W. Union St
Doan
Planting of trees plan links highways to memorials
Governors nationwide urged to cooperate with the American Forestry Association to plant memorial trees along transcontinental and public roads for fallen soldiers and sailors. Charles Lathrop Pack announced broad support with towns and cities already backing the idea and the General Federation of Women's Clubs considering Lincoln Highway plantings. A Canadian order in council frees potatoes for export under reciprocal tariff provisions, benefiting maritime provinces.
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New York
American Forestry Association
Charles Lathrop Pack
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Ottawa
Canada
United States
Maritime Provinces
Residents and visitors in The Plains area note several family updates
Mrs Noah Somers and son of Nelsonville were guests of Mrs George Gabriel. Mrs Robert Noble and mother Mrs Pritchard are improving. Mrs Fletch and W J Hawk visited Nelsonville. John and Erwin Stauffer visited Merwin Stauffer. Miss Mildred Shields of Shepard visited relatives. Mrs Clifton Wolfe near Connet welcomed a new girl baby. Mrs Colonel Locke and daughter Helen spent Monday with her mother Mrs Joe Christian. W J Hawk was guest of Mrs George Ball. Miss Dorothy Ball had adnoids and tonsils removed by Dr Copeland. Chester Lightfritz wrote from somewhere in France to his sister, describing front-line life and a wish for home and his father’s chance to fight the Dutch.
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Noah Somers
Nelsonville
George Gabriel
Robert Noble
Pritchard
Fletch
W. J. Hawk
John
Erwin Stauffer
Merwin Stauffer
Mildred Shields
Shepard
Clifton Wolfe
Connet
Let Guess
Colonel Locke
Helen
Joe Christian
George Ball
Dorothy Ball
Copeland
Heidelberg Victim Dies of Influenza at 19
Tinian Heidelberg University Students' Army Training Corps member Private Harry A Schall died today of influenza. He is the third epidemic fatality at the institution in the last two weeks. Schall, age 19, is survived by his parents at Oldfort.
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Nheidelberg
Tiffin
Harry A Schall
Heidelberg University Students’ Army Training Corps
Schall
Oldfort
Broken Bones and Family Woes Near Carnegie Library
Dwight Gaskill seven, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pearly Gaskill of 69 East Mulberry Street, fractured his left leg above the ankle yesterday while playing on the Carnegie Library building coping. Passersby carried him home. doctors Henry and Biddle reduced the fracture. Abel Riley, three, brother to Dwight, fractured his right leg the prior season.
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Dwight Gaskill
Pearly Gaskill
East Mulberry Street
Carnegie Library
Abel Riley
Drs. Henry and
Biddle
Red Cross Work To Extend Far Beyond End of War
Washington reports the War Council calls for continuing Red Cross chapter efforts until peace is secured and even after. It notes millions of American soldiers remain under arms, with many sick and wounded, and shipping shortages could delay homecoming for a year or more.
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National Council
Washington
Red Cross
War Council
France
Texas Rangers clash leaves Mexican soldier dead near Island
El Paso report states a Mexican Federal soldier was killed and Ranger J. R. Perkins missing after a clash with Texas rangers on Island, 32 miles southeast of El Paso where the international boundary passes through the island.
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el Paso
Texas
J. R. Perkins
Texas Rangers
Mexicana
Wage Increases Soon For Express Company Workers
Washington officials said wage increases for American Railway Express Company workers will follow rate advances under a plan to the I C C. Director General McAdoo expects to initiate the rates on behalf of the express company which acts as his agent.
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Washington
American Railway Express Company
Railroad Administration
McAdoo
Express Company
FE Crops Reported From Lounty Home
G S Holdren superintendent of the Childrens Home said in the courthouse he sold farm cattle and hogs totaling 1229.80 in two weeks and eight hogs for 411 yesterday. He reported 1500 to 1600 bushels of corn in cribs, sound and fine. Fodder ready for shredding and 25 acres of wheat looks excellent. The fall has been superb for corn crop maturity and a strong wheat start.
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G. S. Holdren
Childrens’ Home
Admiral Henry Wilson Praised by Navy Secretary
Secretary of the Navy Daniels commends Admiral Henry D. Wilson for his early acts and armistice announcement. Daniels cites Wilson as one of the Navy's finest officers and notes corroborating reports from those who dealt with him in France. He praises Wilson for taking responsibility and exonerating the United Press.
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United Press
Washington
Daniels
Henry D. Wilson
Wilson
France
Ohio Draft Calls Proceed in State Headquarters Report
At state draft headquarters it was stated yesterday that draft calls will proceed in Ohio until formally called off. Spain plans a premier dry dock in Europe capable of accommodating vessels up to 0,000 tons.
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Ohio
Spain
Europe
Infant Eva Marie Bean Dies at One Day Old
The first-born child of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bean of Hanlin Avenue died Thursday and was buried yesterday afternoon in West State Street Cemetery.
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Eva Marie
Floyd Bean
Hanlin Avenue
West State Street
Lucy Sams Dies After Illness in Guysville Home
Lucy Sams 25 wife of Jack Sams died at their East Caventer street home yesterday afternoon from pneumonia after influenza. Survived by husband two children Mary Henrietta three and Martha Rose newborn? Actually twenty months old baby daughter Martha Rose critically ill with same disease. Also survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Alex Willard of Guysville and numerous brothers and sisters Orland in France Frank William Clyde Iva Adah Maude Mrs Alex Smith Lottridge Mrs Amos Matheny and Mrs Earl Metcalf of Guysville. Funeral at home Sunday at 10 AM with burial in Bean cemetery Guysville.
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Lucy Sams
Jack Sams
East Caventer Street
Mary Henrietta
Martha Rose
Alex Willard
Guysville
Orland
France
Athens
Old Company
Frank
William
Clyde
Iva
Adah
Maude
Alex Smith
Lottridge
Amos Matheny
the Plains
Earl Metcalf
Bean Cemetery
Remains of Canton Infant Buried in Athens Cemetery
The remains of Hugh Williams age 1 year 6 months, son of Mr and Mrs Bert Williams of Canton, were brought to Athens last evening and buried today at 10 in West Union street cemetery. The father accompanied the body. The child died of pneumonia after influenza, with the mother and five other children ill at home. The Williams family formerly resided in Athens. Mr Williams is a brother of Mr William Williams of 52 Gosvenor street.
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Hugh Williams
Bert Williams
Canton
Athens
West Union Street
Williams
William Williams
Gosvenor Street
Death of Mr C M Staats in Akron News
News of the death of Mr C M Staats who died this morning at his Akron home. He is a brother-in-law of J W and R H Wilson of this city. R H Wilson will travel to Akron tonight for the funeral. Survived by wife, son Dell, and three daughters Ora McKinstry Akron Nora Deving ton and Neva Lee Oklahoma. Family home formerly at Pomeroy.
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C. M. Staats
Akron
Messers
J. W
R. H. Wilson
Dell
Ora McKinstry
Nora Devington
Neva Lee
Oklahoma
Pomeroy
Governor for Gasoline Tractors Adjustable From Seat
A new governor for gasoline tractors allows drivers to adjust the engine speed across a wide range from the seat while the tractor is in operation. This device promises smoother control and quicker response without stopping the machine.
Market report from Cincinnati and Columbus notes
Cincinnati cattle receipts stand at 475 with shipper prices $12.00 to $16.00 and calves at $17.00 for extra. Hogs receipts reach 5200 with good choice packers and butchers unchanged. Lambs at $14.75 to $15.00. Columbus hay markets show No 1 Timothy baled $30.50 No 2 Timothy $13.60 No 3 Timothy $28.50 No 1 clover mixed $26 Oats straw $10.50 rye straw $12.
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Cincinnati
Columbus
Timothy
Chicago Grain Prices Move on November Quotations
Chicago grain reports Corn futures quoted at Nov 1.21, Dec 1.17, Jan 1.19. Oats at Nov 0.71, Dec 0.697. Park prices listed at Nov 38.50 and Jan 43.55.
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Chicago
Til
Park
Pittsburg Livestock Market Report
Pittsburg Pa November 9 cattle receipts 100 cars calf prices 18.00 18.50 real calves. Sheep and lambs receipts 10 cars market unchanged. Hogs receipts 60 cars market unchanged.
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Pittsburg
Newberry Wins U.S. Senate Seat Over Ford in Returns
Detroit November 9 Lieutenant Commander Truman H Newberry Republican was elected United States Senator from Michigan by a margin exceeding 9000 votes over Henry Ford Democrat according to nearly complete unofficial returns. Newberry leads Ford 217400 to 208183 with returns scattered in five counties still missing.
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Detroit
Mich
Truman H. Newberry
United States
Michigan
Henry Ford
Newberry
Ford
Flood Threat Looms Over North Central Texas
A thirty six hour rain raises flood warnings as Trinity and Brazos rivers hit flood stage. Bottom lands between Fort Worth and Handley and Trinity bottoms near Fort Worth and Trinidad inundated. Crest not yet reached.
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Dallas
Texas
Trinity
Brazos
Ft. Worth
Handley
Trinidad
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Thomas Wilson
Mary Carpenter Wilson
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George T. Ewing
Marion
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A. B. Bobo
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Hull Kittle
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T. W. Duffee
Mr. Kittle
Leonard Bostwick
Jack
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East Orange
N. J
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Mr Bostwick
New York City
Maria Hitesman
Chillicothe
Frank P. Phillips
John R. Lostro
Sam Siegie
Seigles Brother
Norfolk, Va
John Call Jr
Hazel Graham
Camp Sherman
A. ©. Graham
Call
New Straiteville
B. M. Covert
Mr. Covert
Chester Lightfritz
Harry Armitage
Sis
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Lounty Home
Yann Admiral I
Bosphorous
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Asia
Constantinople
Dardaelles
Court Street
Moler
Howell
Huyler
the Cline Pharmacy Co
Cincinnati Cattle Market
Chicago Grain
Pittsburg Livestock
Ypres
America
Madre-Biel
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Millikan Jeweler
Optometrist
Lewis & Keenan
First National Bank
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