Local notes mosaicked by war era reports and court actions
Hancock County tax receipts total 5481.29 from last Friday. Findlay figures James N. Traxler eyeing the 33rd district senate nomination. Monte Lelaur faces a jury on auto theft. he proclaims innocence. Mayor Shoupe fines a driver for overweight pavement damage. Dr. William H. Gordon, Findlay, held as POW in Carlsruhe Germany writes he is fairly treated. Mt. Blanchard resident Van BR Myers seeks divorce from Viola Myers. William B. Kinder, son of Judge Kinder, ordained as Episcopal minister in Gambier and likely to serve as army chaplain in France. Rev. Dr. H. C. Jameson gravely ill in Findlay from injuries in a runaway. Soldier letters recount Red Cross aid and festive welcomes along a Pittsburgh route. another letter from Camp Lee describes drafted men arriving, diverse outfits, and army equality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James N. Traxler
Findlay
Monte Lelaur
Shoupe
Amster
Thea
William H.gordon
Carlsruhe
Germany
Sone Seard
van BR. Myers
Mt. Blancherd
Viola Myers
Wiliam B. Kinder
Methodist
Pittsburg
Red Cross
Pennsylvania
Findlay Republican
Camp Lee
Petersburg
West Virginia
Positive Proof Endorsement for Doan's Kidney Pills
Carey citizen J H E Keckler a blacksmith at 106 KE South Street testifies that after years of kidney pain and nocturnal urination he used six boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills and was completely cured. He praises the remedy and urges buyers to ask for Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merit
J. HE. Keckler
South Street
Carey
Doan
Notice to Breeders on Short Horn Bull Service Fee
Henry L Myers posts a notice offering a registered short horn bull for service with a $2.00 fee. It warns that those who miss payment by due date incur a 50 cent extra charge. Both phones listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Myers
Lame Back Relief Ad Advises Liniment Use
An advertisement urges individuals with a lame back to apply Chamberlain's Liniment twice daily and massage the back muscles thoroughly at each application to ease pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
New Sugar Rules Cut Household Purchases Nationwide
The Food Administration imposes immediate limits on sugar sales to two pounds per purchase for general customers and five pounds for rural buyers. Certificates may allow up to 100 pounds for canning, with higher requests needing county approval. Public places must remove sugar bowls and serve sugar only on request in individual portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Co. Croxton
Ohio
County Food Administration
Food Administration
Washington
Sode
Chronic Constipation Advice From 19th Century Health Column
The article explains constipation as a moisture deficiency in digested matter and recommends drinking plenty of water eating raw fruits and exercising outdoors. It suggests mild laxatives and warns harsh cathartics dehydrate the body, endorsing Chamberlain's Tablets as easy to take and effective with a trial.
Pigeons as Carriers Through History
The article traces pigeons as messengers across ages from ancient Egypt to Caesar and the Crusades. It notes the Anglo-Saxon dove and Norman pigeon terms, domestication 8000 years before Christ, and the rapid news delivery enabling Caesar to respond to Gaul’s rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caesar
Gaul
Alps
Social Round of Visiters and Relatives in Findlay Area
Ada residents host relatives and friends visiting from Findlay Fostoria Albany N Y and Frenchtown. Guests include Paul Williams Rose Simonis Elsie Howard and others staying with families in town. A hospital attendant Ralph Pieraccini visits from Camp Sherman and Dr Holmes Harshberger and family tour from Shelby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Williams
Findlay
Rose Simonis
Frenchtown
F. W. Howard
Elsie
Mattoon
Dorcas Griffin
Fostoria
Ralph Williams
Town
Ralph Pieraccini
Camp Sherman
Pietro Pieraccini
S. S. Williams
George Green
Albany
N. Y
C. A. Williams
V. V. Thomas
Arthur Wisner
Leo Kirian
F. Kirlan
Joe Mathias
John Simonis
Mary Simonis Br Carey
Frank Simonis
Kirby
Tiffin area backs War Savings drive and local news
Seneca Breezes notes Seneca county residents selling War Savings Stamps reaching 3616.94 and a Tiffin recruiting office opened led by Sgt Woodall and Pvt Thiel. Frank B Edwards lists 85 Shorthorn cattle for Chicago sale. Yeadore Arendt dies of tuberculosis. Rev Higginbotham new rector at St Marys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiffin
Seneca County
Charles A. Woodall
Albert G. Thiel
Frank B. Edwards
Chicago
Yeadore Arendt
Warnament
John Arend
James Higginbotham
St. Mary's Catholic
Tiffin Business University
Maple Grove
Hal Smith
Motors
Texas
Oklahoma
Helen Lang
Lang
Germany
Board of Education
Masonic Temple
The Doctor Away From Home When Most Needed
An advice note urges families to stock Chamberlain's Colic Diarrhea Remedy for stomach pain colic and diarrhoea since physicians may be unavailable. It claims the medicine is the best quick treatment and may save lives by reducing pain and risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Services at Our Lady of Consolation This Week
The church lists Sunday hours with Low Mass at 7 30 a m High Mass at 10 30 a m and Vespers with benediction at 7 30 p m. Weekday Masses are at 6 30 and 8 00 a m all in the new standard time under Pastor Rev Aloys M Fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aloys M. Fish
Miss Selma Kessler Visits From Toledo
Miss Selma Kessler is back at her home for the summer in Toledo, returning to spend the season with family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma Kessler
Toledo
Christian Science Services Schedule
The Christian Science Society invites attendance for Sunday services at 10 15 a m and Wednesday services at 7 30 p m with Sunday school at 9 00 a m located in Hoff block South street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoff
South Street
John Wesley Shock Pastor Leads Beech Grove Services
Sunday school at 9 00 with services at Beech Grove and Hebron. Children’s Day services Sunday evening at Beech Grove. Dedication of service flag at 2 00 P M with Ex Gov Willis speaking and the Ridge quartet singing. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 30. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley Shock
Beech Grove
Hebron
Willis
Ridge Quartet
Weekend church services and Children’s Day programs
Sunday school at 9:00 a m with pastor's sermon at 10:15 a m. Children's Day exercises at 7:30 p m and program at St John Church at 7:30 p m. Preaching at St Paul at 2:30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
St. John
Lutheran Church Services and Prayer Meeting Schedule
Rev. BE Luther Spaid pastors morning worship at 10 15 a m Prayer meeting every Thursday evening at 7 30
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Luther Spaid
Methodist Episcopal Church Weekly Schedule and Conference
James William Gibson is minister. Sunday school at 9:00. Services at 10:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Fourth Quarterly Conference on July 14 at 7:30 p.m. Rev. C. M. Van Pelt will officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James William Gibson
Fourth Quarterly Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
C. M. van Pelt
Four Men Killed by Storm Fire Near New Washington
A severe storm west of Tiffin, Crawford County, caused a live wire to fall into Jefferson High barn killing four men and destroying the barn and its contents. Victims include Jefferson High owner and neighbors Cornelius Whiteman Paul and George Knodel. An electrician removed the wire to prevent further deaths. The Central Power line is under investigation for voltage and origin of the live wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford County
New Washington
Tiffin
Julia Marquardt
Marie
Marquadt
Jefferson High
Mr. High
Cornelius Whiteman
Whiteman
Paul
Geo. Knodel
Knodel
John Knodel
Mr. Whiteman
D. M. Whiteman
Tiffin-Shelby
Central Power,Co
E. D. Chapman
Total Central Power Company
Paul Kno
Draft victim from Crawford county held for future call
Del, one of the victims, was in Crawford county selective draft. He had reported on call once as an alternate but was sent back home to await a future call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Del
Crawford County
Tiffin Tribune
Funeral toll at New Washington for Whiteman and two Knodel brothers
Funeral crowds from 16 miles attended the New Washington services for Jeff High Paul and George Knodel and Cornelius White man killed by a high tension wire. 1200 viewed the Whiteman face at St Bernard s church before a double funeral for the Knodel brothers at 10 00 a m. High s service followed at 1 00 p m at the Methodist church. Burials occurred after sermons by Rev Doescher Kannert and Hinman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Washington
Jeff High
Paul
George Knodel
Cornelius Whiteman
St. Bernard’s Church
Whiteman
Knodel
Mr. High
Methodist
John Doescher
German Lutherany Church
Father Kannert
Weithman
Hinman
Bucyrus Telegraph
How She Banished Backache
Mrs Effie BE Kleppe of Averill Minnesota describes chronic rheumatism and kidney trouble. After unsuccessful sanatorium treatment she used Foley Kidney Pills and felt immediate relief. she completed the cure with a half bottle and continues to use the pills for back pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie BE. Kleppe
Averill, Minn
J. D. Ewing
Health note on stomach belching remedy
To prevent belching make a habit of eating slowly and chewing thoroughly. If trouble returns take one Chamberlain's Tablet immediately after supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
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Hancock County
Holmes Harshberger
Shelby
Ella Gibbs
Dr. Harshberger
Methodists Church
Holmes
City Property
John H. Williamson
Ewing
Bell
Findlay, Ohio
Webster
Our Church Directory
OUR Lady OF Consolation
Christian Science Society
United Brethren Church
United Evangelical Church
H. D. Shultz
Lutheran Church
Bishop Battery Service CO
South Main St
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