Falls injure Wells at Corning supply house
William Wells of this city, buildings manager for The Sunday Creek Co., fell from a ladder in Corning on Tuesday afternoon. The fall fractured his skull as 500 pounds of spouting broke loose. He was unconscious, treated by Dr. Miller in Corning, then transported to Grant hospital in Columbus for X rays.
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William Wells
Sunday Creek Co
Corning
Miller
LeFever
Mr. Wells
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Social News Items From Various Local Families
Dr. John R. Sprague improves after influenza illness. Mrs. S. G. Stonecipher and Mrs. J. G. Bean visit Columbus to see Mrs. Raymond Banfield. Mrs. James A. Palmer returns from East Lansing. Miss Beatrice Penner hosts Miss Pauline Wagner and Miss Pauline Martin. Mary Powell hosts dinner for Pennel guests. Private Russell K. Cox leaves for Camp Upton after his father-in-law’s death. Captain Lawrence Shafer hospitalized with Spanish influenza. M. B. Cooley sells property to Dr. J. D. Haskins and moves to Lynn Haven Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Morey celebrate golden wedding and plan southern retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Penner
Pauline Wagner
Pauline Martin
Nelsonvile
Mary Powell
Miss Pennel
M. B. Cooley
Hocking
J. D. Haskins
Qaytor Lynn Haven
Florida
Girl Scouts of Athens Sell Bonds by Score
Athens showcases its first bond drive by Girl Scouts Troop One traveling to towns and mines to sell Liberty Bonds. Leaders Madge Wyatt and Dorothy Kircher top the list with 46 and 26 bonds, pushing Athens County to go over the top in support of the war effort.
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Athens
Madge Wyatt
Morris Avenue
Dorothy Kircher
Athens County
Funeral services for William 2 at family home
Funeral services for the late William 2 will be held tomorrow at 10 o'clock at the family home. Burial will follow at New Marshfield. The notice urges buying a Liberty Bond as a way to spend money wisely.
Billion defense bill seeks three American armies in France
Washington reports the largest deficiency bill to Congress covering 6.345 trillion dollars. Of this, about 6.152 trillion goes to funding an embargo army program aiming to deploy three full American armies to France by next July, with roughly 107.2 billion dollars for the navy.
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United Press
Washington
American Congress
House
Shiney
Appropriations Committee
Department
France
Navy Department
Russian officials urge allied troops into Ukraina
Washington reports that Russian officials urged sending allied troops into Ukraina to counter Bolshevik propaganda after German withdrawal under Wilson's terms. The move mirrors Allied concerns over the postwar influence and aims to support Ukrainian resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ukraina
Wilson
Raising Transport America At Atlantic Port
Divers began preliminary work to raise the transport America after it sank at the pier yesterday. They aim to determine the cause of the sinking and salvage the vessel.
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Atlantic
Athens County Woman Dies at Hospital
Mrs. Arminta Ely, 34, died today at Athens State hospital from dementia paralytic. Funeral services are set for Friday at 10 a.m. at Bates church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Remains were taken to Newsom and Walburn undertakers. She is survived by her parents Mrs. M J Haning and Mr. Prank Haning. family home near Pleasanton.
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Arminta Ely
Athens State Hospital
Bates Church
Newsom and Walburn Undertaking
M. J. Haning
Prank Haning
Pleasanton
Mrs Mills Family Expresses Gratitude for Kindness
Mrs E M Mills and family express appreciation for acts of kindness shown by friends of the late Professor E M Mills. They also thank supporters for gifts of flowers and ongoing sympathy.
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E. M. Mills
When It Rains in France It Pours
A dated verse recounts relentless rain over France with vivid imagery of storms, flooding trenches, and a hopeful tone of gain. The poem credits Wm. A. Bilvia of France, dated September 1214.
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France
Wm. A
Bilvia
Gas Officer Dismisses Greying Heroism in France
In France on Sept 20, a U S gas officer argues that soldiers who remove masks to fight through gas are not heroic. He urges court martial for mask removal and praises those who endure gas while staying on duty, noting quitting saves time and health for return to service.
Help For Influenza And La Grippe
The onset of influenza or la grippe is sudden with the nose throat and lungs first attacked. Foley's honey and ter puts a soothing healing coating on the throat clears mucus stops coughing and eases breathing. It gives warmth and comfort from the first dose. Buy it now.
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Foley
Spanish War Vets to Attend Bean Funeral
All Spanish American War Veterans are asked to meet at Dr. Taylor's office on Thursday at 9 30 AM to attend the funeral of Comrade William Bean. It notes two million men in France awaiting support and asserts Liberty Bond purchases will show backing.
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Taylor
William Bean
France
Man
Tragic Football Injury Claims Ohio University Athlete
Windell S Watkins of Ohio University dies from a broken neck after a tackle in the October 5 game against Ohio State Freshmen. He is mourned as a champion student athlete, captain elect, and beloved son, brother, and friend buried with military honors in Athens.
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O. U
Ohio State
Watkins
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Columbus
Younes Watkins
Ohio University
Nime
University
Bunny
Ovi
Wendell
Ohio
Union Street
Athens
Ohio 8. A. T. C
Plant
Wendell Sprague Watkins
Albert BE
Myra Sprague Watkins
Jacksonville
Chauncey
Our Village
Circle Hill
Athletic Association
Torch
Community thanks for condolences after loss of son and brother
The family expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for kindness after the death of their son and brother. They thank Dr. Ellis, Rev. Mareh, Capt. Plaut and the soldier boys, Wm. H. Fenzel, Chas. Schaeffler, and Mr. and Mrs. A Watkins and family for support and music and floral offerings.
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Dr. Ellis
Rev
Mareh
Capt. Plaut
Wm. H. Fenzel
Chas. Schaeffler
Local family greetings and farm notes across Amesville area
Amesville and nearby families host relatives visiting from Columbus and Portland Oregon. Apples and peach trees flourish on J B Cook’s Bern fruit farm with profits from old coal holdings and a road link through Federal Valley discussed as a potential outlet. Village life covers school closures and a call to enforce sidewalk horse riding restrictions.
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Elza Linscott
Columbus
Albert
Glass
Portland
Ore
Conker
Toledo
O. M. Loven
George Smith
Pataskala
D. M. Beasley
Skinner
Grosvenor
Ogg
Federal Valley
Stewart
Evans
Ohio State
F. North
Janscort Run
Carlos
Sean
Soldier progresses on leave with cane in France
A Tuesday letter from Clyde Gibson reports he spent the last five days of his leave in a hospital due to a football ankle injury. He says he was able to join his company on September 22 with the aid of a cane. He is with No. 2288314, 65th Company, Can. Forst, Corps, B. BE. F. France.
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Board of Health
Clyde Gibson
Etatea
65Th Company
Can. Forst
B. BE. F
France
Tanlac touted as system builder after la grippe
Mia L. A. Main of Cincinnati Ohio credits Tanlac with restoring her strength after an illness. She says nervous weakness, poor appetite, and fatigue improved after the first dose and she gained weight and energy within six weeks. Tanlac is advertised as a health tonic available at Line's Pharmacy.
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Tanlac
Mia
L. A. Main
West Twelfth Street
Cineiati
Ohio
Taniace
Line's
Community mourns loss of H. A. Gibson with condolences
Relatives, friends, neighbors, the Masonic Lodge, Mr. Baughman and Rev. Wilcox extend sympathy for the death of H. A. Gibson, a husband and father. Lizzie Gibson and children James M. Weidman also express gratitude for the supportive words and kind tributes.
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Masonic Lodge
Baughman
Wilcox
H. A. Gibson
Lizzie Gibson
Jas. M. Weidman
Card of Thanks for Kindness in Illness and Death
We acknowledge with great appreciation the kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our wife and mother. We thank Rev. Weed for comforting words, the singers for their services, and friends for floral offerings. W. H. Townsend and family.
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Weed
W. H. Townsend
Real Estate Transfers Listing Summary
James Brunton to John Francis transfers two parcels 865 valued 1200 and 866 valued 60. Nelsonville dealings show Maria and George Evans to James Walter Evans on lot 955 valued 1200. Daw F Shafer to Martin P Chip per lot 155. Mary Stratton to Mary Davis lot 516 valued 900. Robert Mosley to Lennie Mosley lot 1291 valued 950. Catherine Scott to Benjamin Lewis lot 890 valued 1250. Troy Township T W Hayhurst to F M White 135 acres with a large unknown consideration.
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James Brunton
John Francis
Troy Township
T. W. Hayhurst
F. M. White
Have A Fine Son Born to Mr and Mrs Herbert Carbaugh
Ruth Robinette announces the birth of a son named James Loyal on October 12 to Mr and Mrs Herbert Carbaugh.
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Herbert Carbaugh
Ruth Robinette
James Loyal
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
War Industries Board
Hutchinson & Quickney Cnest
Ond
J. H. Archer
Glouster
Clyde C. Bosco
Jas. A. Bryan
National Woolen Mills
Nelsonville, Ohio
John R. Sprague
S. G. Stonecipher
J. G. Bean
Raymond Banfield
James A. Palmer
East Lansing
Mich
Verne BE. LeRoy
Russell K. Cox
A. A. Shafer
Captain Lawrence Shafer
Cavalry
Camp Stanley
Leon Springs
Texas
Girl Scouts OF Athens
Jubiter Pluvius
Woumen
Severa
Field Scott
Windell S. Watkins
Sigma Pi Fraternity
Christian Church At
Hall
Christian Endeavor Society
Mr. and
Mrs. A. ©. Watkins and
Amesville
Tanlag
Giouster
Mathias
Nelsonville
Cornwell
Floyd
Admr
Geo. B. Allen
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