Social News Roundup Highlights Local Trips and Meetings
Miss Eva Martin visited Columbus and a brief Athens trip. Corporal Ellis West returns to Camp Sherman. Pythian Sisters plan Friday night 7 30 with knitting social. Mrs. Mingus Bolden and two children visit near Jacksonville with Mr. and Mrs. Leffler. Wadleys return from four week family visit to Crooksville Zanesville Newark Columbus Akron and Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis West
Camp Sherman Chillicothe
Athens
William Mingus
George Bolden
Jacksonville
Fred Leffler
H. D. Wadley
Crooksville
Zanesville
Newark
Columbus
Akron
Cleveland
Local notices recap from Athens district social and military updates
Mrs. Mary P. Hollett and daughter Marie head to San Antonio to join Rev. Hollett in anti-saloon work. James Foraker and son Lester return from a Valparaiso trip to visit son Sergeant Edwin Kraker. Miss Jennie Price visits with her parents during Loyalty Day dismissal. Clarence Parker, with the 309 Engineers, 84th Division, arrived overseas. Lantz O'Dell in Camp Travis hospital after appendectomy. Jennie O'Dell hears of birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. J Sidney Stone of Belpre. Hoover guests Mrs Covington Westlake and children from Youngstown for two weeks. Homer Love and children travel from Chauncey to Clarksburg, while Love's father recently died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary P. Hollett
Marie
San Antonio
Texas
Rev. Hollett
James Foraker
Lester
Valparaiso
Ind
Edwin Kraker
Pearl Parker
Heast Mulberry Street
Clarence Parker
309 Engineers
84Th Division
Jennie O'Dell
Howard Hall
Inlaw
J. Sidney Stone
Belpre
Homer Love
Ruby
Carl
Chauncey
Athens
Clarksburg
W. Va
Mrs. Love
Mr. Love
W C T U Holds Athens Membership Reception
The W C T U gathered at the Presbyterian church Tuesday evening to welcome new members from a statewide drive. Athens reported 150 new members. A brief program featured music by Mrs C C Millikan and Miss Marzuella Richards, then social time and light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Athens
C. C. Millikan
Marzuella Richards
East Side PTA Opens Year with Affiliations and Plans
The East Side Parent-Teachers Association held its first meeting of the year at the school. Mrs. M. Dopeland opened with an address on yearly work. The group voted to affiliate with national and state PTAs and discussed the Ohio Association convention at Circleville October 3 4 5 with Miss Bringeran attending. Supt. Morgan gave a helpful talk and state organizer Mrs. Sawyer will attend October 23 with large attendance expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side
Parent-Teachers Association
M. Dopeland
Ohio Association
Circleville
Camp Sherman
Athens
Supt
Gan
Sawyer
Nellie Sayers Hosts Farewell for Earl Linscott in Hooper Ridge
Nellie Sayers entertains guests in honor of Earl Linscott who left for Akron to train as a vulcanizer. He is the second son of D. S. and L. Linscott with brothers Corporal J. M. and Private Fred C. serving abroad. The gathering included games, music, and a gift of money for a wrist watch. A dainty lunch followed, and guests wished him success and a safe return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooper Ridge
Stacy Sayers
Nellie
Yari Linscott
Akron
Linscott
Miss Sayers
Earl
Local Families Gather for Amesville Event
Attendees include Mr and Mrs Clyde Kasler and children Warren Nellie and others from Amesville including Garnet Linscott Margarite Phillips May Grimes Nora and Mary Anderson Della Marieie. Also present were D Linscott Ervin Woolley A M Linscott Stacey Savers and guests Floyd Eber Homer Harlan Linscott Charlie Kuhns Coral Woolley Wilbur Kasler and Rodney Sayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie
Clyde Kasler
Warren
Linscott
Ervin Woolley
A. M. Linscott
Stacey Savers
Helen
Vera
Caryl Kasler
Lillian
Lois
Louise
Audrey
Grace
Pearl
Hazel
Buelah
Lucille Linscott
Amesville
Garnet Linscott
Margarite Phillips
May Grimes
Nora
Mary Anderson
Della Marieie
Guysville
Floyd
Eber
Homer
Harlan Linscott
Charlie Kuhns
Coral Woolley
Wilbur Kasler
Rodney Sayers
Shotgun Brown Captured as Saloon Shootout Fails
In Glouster Ohio on September 26, deputies pursued the armed man known as Shotgun Brown after he fired through a Gibbs saloon back door. Gibbs and Marshal Hooke chased him as he fled via the back door. Brown was later found in bed at his mother's home and jailed. Governor Cox urged Liberty Bond and thrift stamp support during wartime events with speeches and a baton of patriotic rhetoric across Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Gibbs
High Street
Ambrose Gibbs
Marshal Hook
Moundaville
W. Ve
Marshal Hooke
Constable Williams
Shotfun
Marshal Hooks
Athens Rally Honors Gov Cox With War Do Not Cease Speech
A huge Athens parade forms from Court Street to Union Street as Gov James M. Cox and President Ellis join local leaders at the Masonic Temple. Dr Alston Ellis presides. Camp Sherman band plays. prayers urge crushing autocracy and preserving democracy. Cox recalls war service and troop sacrifices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Union Street
Masonic Temple
Court Street
Howard Hall
Gov. Cox
Ellis
Alston Ellis
Camp Sherman
Prof. Morgan
F. M. Evans
Dr. Ellis
James M. Cox
Or. Brough
Cox
University
New York
France
87Th
4Th Ohio Rainbow
Hg Oo
Letters From Men In Service From Aloysius J Collins A A R D Signal Corps
Miss Anastasia Collins receives a letter from her brother Aloysius J Collins of the A A R D Signal Corps written aboard ship overseas. He describes calm seas, color changes in water, and phosphorus light at night. He mentions seeing a large group of fish and asks for friends' addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anastasia Collins
Aloysius J. Collins
Pather
Frank
James
Will Cloge
Sergeant Was Game But Lost The East Fight
American Hospital in France reports the death of Sergeant Frank Carbaugh of Greencastle Pennsylvania after four operations failed to save his life. He served as a math teacher before the war and was praised by bunkmates for cheerfulness, bravery, and selflessness. His mother is Mrs. Carbaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Taylor
United Press
France
Frank Carbaugh
Greencastle
7Th Machine Gun Sanitary Detachment
Carbaugh
Chateau-Thierry
Fiest
Elmer Hyland
O. K
Arthur Stain
Sarg
Guarantee of 15.50 For Hog Prices Advised
Washington Sept 26 The national agricultural advisory committee calls for a minimum price of 15.50 per 100 pounds for hogs during the war in a report to the food administration. It notes the administration cannot fix prices but can regulate through orders for the army navy allies and export trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Agricultural Advisory Committee
Food Administration
Frontline Life and Survival Notes from the War Front
The writer describes two weeks on the front with lively experiences and danger. He mentions mustard gas exposure cured in days, acrobatic evasions near a dugout, and hearing shells whistling around Cheateau Thierry. He notes duty shifts of 24 hours and hopes for news from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States
Cheatau Thierry
Funeral for sergeant in Lorraine Valley grave
The sergeant was buried in a small American cemetery in a Lorraine valley with an American flag over the coffin. Eighteen soldiers fired volleys and taps sounded as the duelers paid tribute. Wounded veterans visited the burial as nurses placed flowers with red white and blue ribbons on the grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine
Drastic move to secure men for war needs
Ohio launches a mobilization of its woman power to replace non essential labor in wartime. Fred C. Croxton leads the U S Employment Service drive to rush in women across skilled and unskilled roles. Officials say millions of women nationwide will be called into service in months to free men for combat and support roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus. O
Ohio
Fred C. Croxton
U.S. Employment Service
Washington
Uncle Sam
C. H. Mayhugh
U. S
Local Notes From Millfield and Surroundings
Millfield news notes many residents visiting relatives in Coolville Murray City Newark and Athens and preparations for Red Cross and Fourth Liberty Loan events. A new baby Gifford Parker arrived September 18 and local families move residences while others travel or attend church and school activities. Dana Watkins preached farewell to join the service and Lurene Wade sails for Red Cross work in Rome July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Withem
Hayes
Coolville
Mary Evans
Murray City
George Russell
Newark
Martha Sayres
L. L. Howard
John Brewer
Athens
Fred Totman
Gifford Parker
Herman Earich
Chester Howard
John Kiener
Columbus
William Campbell
Pomeroy
C. A. Simpson
Joe Dixon
J. R. Wade
Lurene
Red Cross
Rome
John Davia
Glouster
Millfield
Pearl Hill
Mable Matson
Dana Watkins
Christian Church
Uncle Sam
Sally Cases
Dow Sanders
Sharpsburg
Chet Sanders
Allen's Foot-Fase advertised as foot powder remedy
An advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Fase antiseptic powder for sprinkling in shoes and footbaths to prevent blisters relieve sore feet and bunions and ease sweating and tired feet. It notes training use in Pilatts burg Camp Manual and sells for 25 cents everywhere.
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Allen
Red Cross Amrico Tooth Paste Ad At Cline's Pharmacy
Antiseptic refreshing paste promotes healthy teeth and gums with no enamel harm. Includes more than one hundred other Red Cross Remedies and Toilet Preparations sold and guaranteed by Cline's Pharmacy in Athens Ohio. Price one dollar with a money back guarantee. Prepared by Rev. B Parker M D Athens Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Cline
Athens
Ohio
Hickman
Nelsonville
Cline’s
Rev. B. Parker
Cincinnati Markets Show Mixed Livestock Pricing
Cincinnati cattle receipts 1200 with dull market and shipper bids from 13.00 to 16.50. Calves weak with 17.00 to 17.60. Hogs receipts 2700 steady to lower with good packers and butchers at 10.36. Sheep 800 receipts with unchanged extra. lambs at 18.00 to 18.50.
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Cincinnati
New Cline Cream Station Serves Dexter with Daily Routes
The Cline Ice Cream Co. opens a modern cream station in Dexter. Foreman W H Hamilton leads six daily routes and one Tuesday Saturday run, employing six teamsters. Hamilton, former teacher, has worked with the company since June and keeps up the brisk pace. The station supplies the Cline factory with about 200 gallons of sweet cream daily plus sour cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter
Cline Ice Cream Co
W. H. Hamilton
R. L. Andrews Hamilton
Cline
Notice of Proposed Transfer for Hebbardsville District
Electors of Hebbardsville School District petition Athens County Board of Education to transfer Hebbardsville from Alexander Township to Albany Village School District for all school purposes under Section 4692 Ohio School Laws. Remonstrances must be filed by October 5, 1918 at the County Board office. Clerk Alex Root notes Sept 25, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Board of Education
Hebbardsville
Alexander Tship
County Board of Education
Alexander Township
Albany Village
Ohio
Alex. Root
Clerk County Board of Education
Athens
License To Marry Clifford Riser And Nancy Searls
Clifford J. Riser a 22 year old miner and Nancy Searls 19 domestic, both of Pleed wood and Deanville, obtained a marriage license September 26 from Rev. Wm. J. Warrener at his offices in the National Bank Building. Bonds win battles, Buy more of the Bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford J. Riser
Miner
Pleedwood
Nancy Searls
Domestic
Deanville
Wm. J. Warrener
National Bank
Appointment of Jacob Graham as Administrator in Athens County
Jacob Graham has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Harry W. Graham late of Athens County Ohio deceased. Dated August 26 1918. H T Phillips Probate Judge of said County. 8 203 p.t.w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Graham
Harry W. Graham
Athens County
Ohio
A. D
H. T. Phillips
Said
T.w
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Jeanne Louise and
Arnold
Youngstown
W.C. T. VU
Shotgun
the Lord
Berlin
Dayton
Holy Land
Hotel Berry
Athens County Liberty Loan
Alderman
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Wm. Canter
Canaanville
Earnest Whitlatch
Luke Hardy
Charlie Olson
John Frazier
Clifford Tompson
Pvt
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6Th
Cavalry
Thomas Hilson
Emery R. Hillen
66Th Regt. Artillery
C. A. C. American E. F
RED Cross Amrico
Parker
Michaels-Stern’s
Port
M. T. Ellis
Lewis & Keenan
Old Firet National Bank
I. O. O. F. Hall
Stewart
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