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Newspaper

Lancaster Daily Eagle

Location

Lancaster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1917

Page

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Big Auto Truck Co visit eyes Lancaster for plant

Representatives Shown Over City by Chamber of Commerce explore factory sites in Lancaster. Oberlin Auto Truck Co. officials Mr. Oberlin and Mr. James, in the city Thursday, emphasize they are not seeking donations or cash bonuses but are serious about locating a plant there to boost manufacturing.

Oberlin James Oberlin Auto Truck Co Lancaster Chamber of Commerce auto trek

Divorce by Wilful Absence in Summerland Case

Abbie Dunlap was granted a divorce from Clair Dunlap on wilful absence for over three years in a verdict that jurors disagreed in the note case of Fred Friesner against Fennabhriver and others, with the jury split over full amount versus partial. The Thomas Mf. Co vs Frank G. Wilson Mf. Co demurrer was sustained and the petition dismissed. Howard Loeffler seeks partition of late W. Leoffler property. May Tease Summerland Beach case grants receiver lease for 917 with cash terms, ending Nov 10 1937. Charles A. Hunter files cross petition against William Wooster alleging a 950 mortgage claim and sale of property to pay it. Catherine Fink within the home ill.

Summerland Bench Abbie Dunlap Clair Dunlap Fred Friesner Fennabhriver Thomas Mf. Co Frank G. Wilson Mf. Co Fleceres Summerland Beach Daniel L. Maerger Summerland Beach Improvement Company f H. R. Defenbaugh sonod Pearl B. Kerns acativst William Wooster Charles A. Hunter C.EF Richie Charles A. Hanter

Second Series Pool Contest Opens Tonight

M Abbott and M Deavers square off in the Interurban pool room in the first game of the second series. Most winners in this series are sure of a prize, so expect hard play. N Leffinger forfeited to E Gierhart after not showing up. The match begins at night o'clock. All are welcome.

M. Abbott M. Deavers N. leffinger E. Gierhart welcone

John W Loeffler Estate Assets Appraised In Probate Notice

Edward Loeffler as administrator filed to probate the estate of John W Loeffler. He reports undivided nine fourteenths of lot 37 in Greencastle and twelve fourteenths of part of outlot 2 appraised together at 525.00 dollars and 40 dollars respectively with total probable expenses estimated at 371.10 dollars.

Edward Loeffler John W. Loeffler Greencastle

High School Seniors Rhetorical Evening Delights Audiences

An all senior fifth division program at 7 30 pm in the H auditorium featured orchestra and chorus performances. Cornet solo by Martin Shonting and humorous readings by Harold Phillips and Brunella Dilger drew praise. Attendees noted good turnout despite poor weather while local family illnesses were reported.

Martin Shonting Verena White Grace McMorris Brunella Dilger Abbie Houser Eva Kueller Fannie

Stars and Stripes Will Unfurl at Freight House

Pennsy Railroad employees set up a fog pole over the freight house where the stars and stripes will be unfurled, signaling a public display of the flag.

Pennsy Railroad

Lancaster Dairyman and Miss Bitter Marry in Lancaster

A. V. Taylor dairyman of Lancaster and Miss Margaret Bitter of Lancaster daughter of Patrolman W T Bitter were married by Rev Poole in Lancaster.

A. V. Taylor Lancaster Margaret Bitter W. T. Bitter Rev. Poole

Good Friday observed at all focal churches

Today Good Friday was observed in a fitting manner at all the focal churches, with services and ceremonies reflecting solemn devotion. The observances included worship, prayer, and community participation across multiple congregations.

Vatican Organ's Opinion On Wilson Address

The Osservatore Romano condemns President Wilson for shifting from peace advocacy to urging broader war. It laments his stance as leading the new world into participate in the horrors of the greatest human butchery witnessed by the old world.

Vatican Organ ome The Osservatore Romano Wilson consresas

Gas Explosion Hurts Local Pastor at Upper Sandusky Church

Rev A F Beery pastor of Evangelical Church at Upper Sandusky Ohio and brother of H T Beery of South Cherry Street suffered painful facial burns and eye injuries in a gas explosion during a church prayer service last Wednesday evening. The sexton had not yet lit the furnace and gas had not been properly turned off at the third burner. The physician treated him at the scene, and his eyes were not permanently damaged.

A. F. Beery Evangelical Church Upper Sandusky Ohio H. T Beery South Cherry St Beery

Submarine sightings prompt Allied shipping warnings

Wireless warnings were sent to Allied authorities reporting submarine sightings last night between Porto Rico and Bermuda, signaling heightened danger to Atlantic shipping lanes. The alert came from German sources via the Eagle Sentinel special dispatch.

Porto Rico Bermuda NEW YORK

Jacob Nixon Dies. Funeral Sunday in West Rushville

Jacob Nixon, a farmer from Richland and Rushcreek townships, died at five this morning at his home on the Z and AQ Pike two miles west of West Rushville. He leaves a wife and eight children, two at home. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 1 15 PM at West Rushville M E Church with Rev. A A Sayre in charge. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery near Bremen. B F Lanse of Rushville is funeral director.

Jacob Nixon Richland Rushcreek AQ pike West Rushville M. E A. A Sayre Grandview Kemetery Bremen F. Lanse Rushville

President Wilson signs war resolution and calls volunteers

President Wilson signed the war resolution today and issued a call for volunteers for the army and navy. The announcement was transmitted as a special Eagle dispatch from Washington on April 6.

Army Navy WASHINGTON Wilson

County Auditor Sends 9600 Tax Blanks to Posh Field County

County Auditor Herman C. Roller mailed 9 600 tax blanks to property owners in Posh Field County. Tax returns must date from April first and be filed with the Auditor by May first. The county has 10 000 residents and 9 600 are taxpayers.

Herman C. Roller Poshfield county

Banyan Girls plan nine week league in baseballdom

The Banyan Society at the YWCA held a meeting led by Mrs Isabella Nicolia and others. A nine week campaign forms a baseballdom style league with nine clubs and committees naming runs and players as new members join. Also notes social visits and church group activities including Ladies' Aid at Collins Chapel and Bible Class at Hanlin home.

Banyan Isabella Nicolia Ella Bope Ada Purcell Bess Banyan Inspirational Committee Swastika Club New York Forest Rose Club Boston Blue Bell Club Philadelphia Constance Club Chicago Excelsior Club St Louis Swastika Anna McDavitt Horest Rose Daisy Binkley Blue Bell Ruby Baxter Constance Marie Turkington Excelsior Catherine McIntyre Catherine Bowers Banyan mothers Federation league Ladies’ Aid Society Carter Ladies' Aid Society Collins Chapel M. E. Church Hanlin L. T. Hanlin Loyal Women's Bible Class Madison avenue Byron LaRue H. M. Hazelton McGuire Harry Weaver

Widow Sues Lodge to Recover Insurance Policy

Mary A. Clelland sues the Sovereign Camp of the Woodmen of the World to recover $850 policy benefits on her late husband Harry Clell. Trial set for Friday morning with attorney Brooks E. Shel for the plaintiff and Lees Dowd of Columbus and Ben F. Carlson for the defendant. Doctors G W Walker of Roseville and J H Axtine testified as witnesses.

Mary A. Clelland Woodmen of the World Harry Clelland Woodmen lolger Brooks E. Shel Lees and Dowd Columbus Ben FR. Calson G. W. W. Walker Roseville J. H G. Axtine

ADDITIONAL PERSONAL ADS FROM EASTER VISITORS

Miss Lillian Cunningham of Ohio State University visits Columbus for Easter with parents Mr and Mrs Geo Cunningham. Adeline Griffith from Ohio State attends weekend with parents in Hookersong. Josephine Thomas of O U visits parents Mr and Mrs Amos Thomas. Banks of Ohio State joins for Easter. Orville Blazer from Ohio State University stays with his parents. Dr Robert Hastings of Kenyon College hosts over Easter. Mary Hershberger from Ohio State University visits father Dr J P Hershberger. Mrs Wilson returns home to Greensburg after visiting Mrs George Ewing. Edward Bowns (Emma Schrenk) of Logan arrives Saturday to celebrate Easter with George and Emma Schrenk. Helen Redmon of Ohio University visits East Main Street mother Mary Redmon. Harry Nester of Notre Dame University comes for Easter with parents on Chestnut Hill. Venise and Dorothy Thimmes of St Marys spend Easter with Wm Thimmes family. Jane Saunders and niece Clara Crook of Columbus stay weekend with Saunders family on East Walnut Street.

Lillian Cunningham Ohio State University Columbus Geo. 8. Cunningham Mast King avenue Josephine Thomas Amos Thomas North High street Banks Ohio State Thomas Edward Bowns Emma Schrenk Logan George Schrenk Forest Rose avenue Harry Nester Notre Dame University F. Nester Chestnut Hill Jane Saunders Clara Crook Saunders East Walnut street

Peace Bond Filed Against A M Hensley at Sugar Grove

Bert Hensley of Sugar Grove was placed under a 500 peace bond in Justice Paride's Court after Mrs Eu Graybill testified she feared for her family's safety. The Graybill family and Paul Graybill testified for the state while Gilbert Hensley and Rose Rush testified for the defense. With bond default, Hensley remained jailed until he can secure release.

A. M Bert) Hensley Sugar Grove

Unfurl The Flag at City Hall In Patriot Plea

A local editor criticizes city officials for not flying the donated flag at city hall. Readers urge raising the flag daily from the flag staff, offering rope or pulley solutions and volunteers to help if officials won’t act. Voters urged to elect capable men who will stand a breeze for old glory.

Eagle the Gazette Eagie

Markets Report Flatbed Cattle and Hogs Prices Across Cities

East Buffalo and Chicago market notes list cattle, hogs, sheep and calves with bid ranges for steers, heifers, cows and bulls. Receipts sizable. prices vary by region, from beef steers around 9 to 15 dollars and hogs near 15 dollars, with regional shifts at Cleveland and Pittsburgh listings.

Buffalo N. J Chicago Cleveland Pittsburgh Cincinnati O. Noril & Cattle caniman

House Votes 273 to 50 for War Resolution

Washington April 6 The House adopted by 273 to 50 the Senate war resolution declaring a state of war with Germany After prolonged debate leaders and many members voiced support or opposition Chairman Flood argued for urgency while Majority Leader Kitchin urged caution Several opponents cited conscience and policy concerns reflecting a divided chamber.

Kitchin Mann Flood Washington house senate Germany Claude Kitchen Igoe Missouri Mason Illinois Great Britain Goodwin Arkansas Cooper Wisconsin Baltimore Brittin Ilinois Martison Vall2 Fergo woo Baron Von Steuben Brillig Foss Thavis London New York MacKinley Spain Sherwood Ohio Cannon United States Vann congress

Miners Seek Wages Hike At Conference

Indianapolis April 6 Representatives of mine workers unions in Indiana Ohio and western Pennsylvania discussed calling a general conference of local chairmen to demand wage increases of 1 to 10 percent despite the current contract not expiring for a year.

Minere Indianapolis mine workers’ unions Tinos Indiana Oho western Pennsylvania

Also Mentioned on This Page

BiG AUTO TRUCK CO Loeffler Howard Loeffler Edward Leeffler J. W. Leoffler dot W. Leoffler Greercastle M. J. Weis Catherine Fink South Columbus street Abbott and Deavers T. T. Vandesrift Polson South Maple street Alice Weston W. Va Vandegrift F. Kirn, Jr Main Hall Upper Sandusky, Ohio H. T. Beery Rushcreek Townships Grandview Cemetery McGee Frank Langwasser Katherine Lucile Mithoff street Columus T R. Mel Gee Fast Chestnut street W. LODGE Lodge vooo Adeline Griffith Orville Blazer Ohin State University N. T. Blazer Wast Wheeling street Robert Hastings Kenyon Celttre, Gambier R. U. Hastings voon George Ewing Wheeling Hill Greensburg, Pa Helen Redmon Ohio University Athens Mary Redmon East Main street Venise Dorothy Thimmes St. Mary's of the Springs Mrs Wm. Thimmes East King avenue A. M. Hensley pril & Wool Pernsrhania Delaine NewsPrapr
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