Fireman badly burned by steam line at mine 254
Night fireman John Tarvis of Jacksonville was severely scalded when a four inch steam line plug blew out at about 2 00 this morning the force of the steam burning his face neck and chest Dr Crawford the attending physician said the worst burns were on his chin and will scar Jacksonville and Trimble township school openings noted with some resignations at the high school plus new teaching appointments Gladys Danford leaves for Corning to teach domestic science and domestic science moves from Albertville to a nearer post Trimble township and village schools start term while Jacksonville schools have a week head start over others Sunday gas conservation credited to 99 percent of local car owners and a baby funeral held in Redtown Russell Cemetery burial at Jacksonville church service conducted by Rev Snyder additional notices mention draft registrars pickups at Glouster Ohio and local theater listings for Eddie Polo Bull's Eye episode and a tease for the coming week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tarvis
Jacksonville
Crawford
Gladys Danford
Corning
Sanford Taugh
Albertville
Alabama
Trimble Township
Trimble Village
Sunday Creek Valley
Babe
Chas. Lee
Redtown
Snyder
Russell
Glouster
John Myers
Glouster Ohio
Eddie Polo
Conductor Reappears After Grocery Stop Delays Avalon Car
Outbound Avalon street car in Pittsburgh stalls near Belle Vue as passengers wait while the conductor disappears. After twenty minutes he returns with a bundle of groceries and says he spent the time shopping. He then gives two bells and the car continues.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Railways Company
Bellevue
Paris Feeds War Demands With Expanded Horse Meat Supply
Paris authorities tally a longer mile of horse meat to ease markets. War driven slaughter raises supply as 43,384 horses were killed at Vaugirard last year. Despite more meat, prices hold, with British Army deliveries totaling over 12,000 horses and prices rising from 28 to 40 cents per pound for ordinary cuts and 45 to 50 cents for choice cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Vaugirard
Obituary of William V Nicholson of Belmont County Ohio
William V Nicholson born March 80 1836 in Belmont County Ohio died September 1 1918 at age 82 5 2. He joined the M E Church in youth and remained faithful. He married Lusinda Snyder who died eleven years earlier and they had ten children including Clinton William Frank Chalmer Pearl Mollie Maggie Della and others. Survived by several sons daughters grandchildren and many friends. The obituary notes his suffering in life and Christian faith, ending with a poem about rest in peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William V. Nicholson
Belmont Co
Ohio
M. BE. Church
Lusinda Snyder
Elizabeth Burk
Ellen Green
Clinton
William
Columbus
Frank
Chalmer
Athens
Pearl
Naperville
Mollie Martin
Barnsville
Maggie Crippen
Zanesville
Della Pifer
Swood City
Nicholson
Wadsworth House Reopens For Military Office Use
Cambridge report notes the Wadsworth house at Harvard once used by Washington now hosts the head of the United States Officers' Material School. Offices moved to the second floor, reflecting continued strategic use of historic site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
Wadsworth House
Harvard
Washington
Congress
Richard Henry Lee
General Schuyler
United States
Schoo
Ohio War Savings quota far surpassed in weeklong drive
Ohio's 1918 War Savings Stamp quota of 16 million was eclipsed by more than 67 million in cash and pledges as National War Savings Week concluded. Counties like Ashland Stark and Clark led with substantial cash sales and pledges, while Cuyahoga Columbus Cincinnati Franklin and others reported multi millions in commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Treasury Department
Ohio War Savings Committee
Morrow County
Ashland County
Ashland
Champaign
Clark
Coshocton
Erie
Marion
Noble
Higheland
Geauga
Putnam
Seneca
Stark
Cuyahoga County
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Franklin County
Lucas County
Belmont County
Stark and Clark
Stark County
War Savings Stamps Appeal Revised for Help at Home
The notice urges support for the war effort by purchasing War Savings Stamps. It acknowledges that not everyone can serve at the front and presents stamps as a patriotic alternative to aid funding and morale.
Lubricant Carbon Remover Promises Car Power Gains
An ad claims Lubricant Carbon Remover clears carbon from spark plug holes to restore power and efficiency. It instructs pouring two to four tablespoons into each plug hole, promises improvement in mileage, and guarantees every can with prepaid price of 1 dollar. Agents sought for Andrew W. Pink in Schenectady, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew W. Pink
Crane St
Bchenectady
N. Y
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Good &m
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R. D
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Graves. Athers
Hibbard
QO. I. C
Jersey
C. H. Oakes
Hocking
J. C. Wilks
FORD
Athens County Buick CO
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H. N. Ry
J. T. Fore
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Motor Auto Sales Co
Saban
Harvey ,Wolfe
Riverside
Happines
Columbia
N. Court St
J. Sayre
Moter Feed and Poultry Co
H. O. Townsend
Mark Zimmerman
Albany
Hebbardsville
Pike
Smith Athens, C
Overland
Wheaton & Crooks Hdw. Co
E. C. Woodworth
South College Street
Furniture Exchange
Mill Street
Emerson
Athens Furniture Exchange
All Welcome, Home Furnishing Co
Dowler Ridge
John Pidcock
New Marshfield
Airdale
O. FE
Reading
Athens, O
Jerseyville
Athenean Restaurant
Homer Graves
Harwicks
Bell Phone
Union St
Feirbaugh
Athens Steam Laundry
J. C. Leonard
Civil Service
Kends Building
Y. J. Beasley Milling Co
Acfre Farm
Elle Simms
John F. Butts
Gallipolis
Bronsdon
Home Furnishing Co
Park Hotel
A. M. Mooney
J. F. Smith
Ieatsey
John W Harrison
the Plains
Postoffice
Elmwood Place
Chi Omega
Williams-Powers Barber Shop
Majestic
Wm. Williams
S. Court Street
Porter Farm
Plains
Baird Bros
Nelsonville
Job
Russia
Minnie- IM
Aeeer
Sarety
Minnie
Coomfort
God
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Mansion
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