Letters From Men In Service From France reach Ellen McCulloch and neighbors
Reader letters from Private Harry Schroeder Clyde Simmons and Harry Bolin describe life in France. They mention comfortable housing in towns rain sun scarce sunlight battles near the firing line air raids and coping with paper shortages. They note Red Cross help and the French regard for American soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Simmons
New Floodwood
Clyde Simmons
Hosttal
France
Red Cross
Letter from Private Cecil Davidson to the Davidsons
The message from Cecil Davidson, Pvt. 186 A F France, expresses happiness at news from home and reports that he is well and everything is alright. The short letter notes that he is glad to hear from his parents.
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John Davidson
Cecil Davidson
A. F
France
Soldier in France Replies From The Front Home
Corporal Andrew Hig um writes to Mr and Mrs Guy Bigum of Athens R D 2 describing a tough frontline experience in France He says he got back alright but it was a hard fight and he was flat as a pancake Then he mentions sending a paper to them and signs with warmth from the line.
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M. ¢. Bolin
R. D
Harry Bolin
80 Motor Truck Co
France
Guy Bigum
Athens
Andrew Higum
Soldier in France Sends Christmas Candy Request
Mrs E Maillard of Jacksonville learned from her son Private Dudley Swindell of Company K 18th Infantry in France that he has fought two drives, the second being hard to shoot when the enemy is unseen. He reports the drives were not as bad as expected and asks for a candy packed Christmas package.
Congress to study postwar savings of war funds
A House appropriations subcommittee led by Rep. Sherley will begin hearings next Monday to determine savings from shifting from war to peace. Heads of all government departments will be summoned to identify unexpended appropriations and plan transferring those funds to the general treasury.
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Washington
Congressional
House Appropriations
Representative Sherley
Kentucky
Sherley
Congress
General Fund of the Treasury
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Restores Sleep After Stomach Illness
A 50 year old worker credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with curing years of stomach trouble after three doses. He reports relief from catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation that affected his ability to sleep. The remedy is sold by McKee Drug Company and leading druggists with a money back guarantee.
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Mayr
McKee Drug Company
Indigestion relief praised by Mrs Groch and Dr Parker
A testimonial from Mrs J Groch of Nelsonville Ohio credits Dr Parker's Treatment for curing indigestion and constipation after months of illness. A second note from Dr George B Parker of Athens Ohio endorses the medicine and lists local sellers Cline's and other druggists.
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Grace
George B. Parker
Athena
Ohio
Cline’s
Start Tomorrow and Keep It Up Every Morning
A persuasive health blurb urges daily morning internal cleansing with hot water and limestone phosphate to flush the stomach and bowels. It claims benefits from improved digestion, appetite, and complexion, and targets a wide audience including the constipated and sick.
Obituary for James F. Robbins of Athens and Jacksonv ille
James F. Robbins born December 12, 1867 near Wellston Ohio died November 20 1918 in Jacksonville Florida at 51 years 11 months 8 days He married Flora Ogier December 26 1889 Chillicothe Ohio They had one son Minor K Robbins now in Cleveland with his wife and grandson Kenneth Robbins He worked as carpenter foreman on major projects including First M E Church in Athens Camp Sherman and St Johns Shipbuilding Co Jacksonville He was a Mason Modern Woodman and member of the Uniform Bank of K P Survived by wife son and several siblings He was active in his church and community and his passing is noted with a memorial verse and a card of thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Robbins
Gilbert
Caroline Robbins
Wellston
Jackson County
Ohio
Jacksonville
Florida
Flora Ogier
Chillicothe
Minor K. Robbins
Kenneth
Cleveland
Federal Reserve Bank
Robbins
Hamden
Athens
Bentley Brothers
Camp Sherman
St. Johns Shipbuilding Co
Finley Chapel
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Modern Woodman
Uniformed Bank of K
Alley
Sanford Wallace
Circleville
G. E. Robbins
G. K. Robbins
Circlevilla
Ella Hansgen
Georgetown
Charles Robbins
Columbus
Nelson Robbins
James Robbins
Tennyson
Jim Robbins
Mrs James F Robbins Extends Gratitude for Kindness
In grateful acknowledgment the Robbins family expresses thanks for the numerous kindnesses and sympathy shown during their great loss and sorrow.
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James F. Robbins
Little Hellen Louise Chanters Departures in Ohio and West Virginia
Little Hellen Louise daughter of Lizzie and Don Channel was born in Parkersburg West Virginia on November 11 1916 and died in Chauncey Ohio on November 14 1918 at age two years three days. Cause of death influenza after a brief illness she bore pain with quiet patience and families express sympathy. She leaves her mother Lizzie Canter and stepfather William Canter who served two months with the American Expeditionary Forces in France and other relatives. The obituary notes her hope of heaven and a family hymn about sorrow and faith.
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Little Hellen Louise
Lizzie
Don Channel
Parkersburg
W. Va
Jesus
Chauncey
Ohio
Hellen
Lizzie Canter
William Canter
France
Trunk murder puzzles New York police detect
City detectives faced a baffling trunk murder in Manhattan near police headquarters. The victim, believed to be Joseph AB Ballero, president of the United States Shoe Repairing Company of Brooklyn, was found in a trunk with signs of drugging or poisoning. The body was still warm when discovered.
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New York
Joseph AB. Ballero
United States Shoe Repairing Company
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Troy Grange Elects Officers At Coalville
Troy Grange No. 905 Patrons of Husbandry elected officers last Saturday with W. E. Bingman as Master and Grace Dunfee as Ceres. Other posts filled included George Shields Overseer Marie Keller Lecturer Myrta Morrison Secretary and Stella Arnold Organist.
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Troy Grange
Coalville
W. E. Bingman
George Shields
Marie Keller
Edgar Dixon
M. Bingman
Myrta Morrison
Fred Warren
Ceres
Grace Dunfee
Pomona
Nana. Safreed
Flora
Fannie Bingman
Grace Morrison
Stella Arnold
Leta Rice
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Cen
Victror Records
Victor
McCormack
Indianola
Victor Military Band
Alma Gluck
Geoffrey O’hara
Cohen
Hobart
M. Cable
Foley
Ada Sanders
Cottontown
Tena
Ellen McCulloch
Harry Schroeder
M. G. Bat
Mart Schaffner & Mans
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Hart Schaffner & Marx
J. L. Beckley & Son
Hart —— & Marx
Dalton
Johnson’s
Carpenter's
Glouster
Nelsonville
Pierce
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