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Newspaper

Lancaster Daily Eagle

Location

Lancaster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1917

Page

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Cash and Carry System Aims to Aid Grocers

At a Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers Association meeting held Wednesday evening a committee was named to study and report on a Cash and Carry plan proposed by Food Administrator Fred C. Croxtyn. The panel includes Charles Moyer Herbert Snider Chris Keller H D Clapper and Gert Alspach. Proponents favor charging for each delivery and a credit limit of two weeks. Members greeted the move with enthusiasm and the group will reconvene next Wednesday to review the plan.

Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers Association Fred C. Croxtyn ipon Charles Moyer Herbert Snider Chris Keller H. D. Clapper Gert Alspach wpmin Association

Liberty Bond Deliveries Delayed by Volume and Printing

A December 1 1917 notice from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland explains delays in delivering 4% Second Liberty Loan bonds and 1932 47 Conversion Bonds. It notes shortages of denominations, ongoing shipments from Washington, and the large scale printing and issuance of millions of bonds causing slower deliveries.

District No. & wies Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland United States FEDERAL RESERVE BANK District No. 4 Washington issielief snl Bureau of Engraving

Uncertain Delivery Dates For Bond Shipments

A government official cites inability to meet special delivery requests and variable daily stock of desired bond denominations. The message notes no definite delivery dates due to fluctuating availability and asks for patient understanding.

Elder Mother Suffering Stroke Paralyzes Left Side

Mrs. W. H. Elder, about 72, in critical condition at her Columbus home after a Tuesday stroke. Her left side is fully paralyzed with little hope of recovery. Her sons Y. W. B. Elder of this city and John Elder of Athens are at her bedside.

H. E. Elder Columbus W. H. Elder YW. B. Elder John Elder Athens

Bletzackers Edge Lancasters in Close League Nights

Bletzackers knocked over the Lancasters in two of three games and rose in the standings as title contenders. Trimble led scoring with 571 and Spurlocks and the Uicks pace tonight’s matches. a Merry Widow five-man team tournament is planned for December 19 through January 1 with prize awards for top totals.

Lancasters Todhunter Conkie Smith Caffney d. Trown Bletzackers Blind W. Behresns Lietrackers Trimble Wosters and Ricketts Jon

Lancaster High School postpones teachers visit to Newark High

Tancaster High School will not dismiss Friday for teachers to visit Newark High School as planned. The stop will occur at a later date when schools in News ark can be visited, due to unfavorable weather and irregular Ohio Electric Line service.

Newark School Tancaster High School Newark High School Newsark Ue Ohio Electric Hine

Inventory filed in probate for John Geiser estate

Mary Elizabeth Trimble and Clara Ellen Vogt executrixes filed an inventory in probate court detailing estate assets. Total value 12644.94 with personal property 2624.94 and real estate 9500.00. Appraisers listed as Albert Dietz D P Rickson and T F Striget.

Mary Elizabeth Trimble Clara’ Ellen Vogt Jotn Geiser estate Albert Dietz D. P. Rickson TF. Striget

Verdict in Gutcher trial continues as witness testifies

The Walter Gutcher trial proceeded through the day at the Court House with the jury expected to reach a decision late evening. The final witness admitted giving friends drinks, noting a case of beer and whiskey were provided by a Lancaster friend for himself and another guest, while his wife and a Lancaster guest also drank.

Walter Gutcher Lancaster Butcher

Call to Clarksville for Norton Funeral

Mr C W Yeazel and sons Ressry Ray and Eric Yeazel were called to Clarksville to attend Afr I J Norton father in law of the former. The funeral services were held there this afternoon.

C. W. Yeazel Ressry Ray Eric Yeazel Clarksville Afr.I. J. Norton

Fires Hit Mines in Ohio Suspected by Germans

Firebugs suspected after blazes gutted the power plants at Superior Collierie wine near Wellston and Delmore mine at Leetonia in Columbiana county. The incidents halted mining operations and caused about 15000 dollars in damage. authorities investigate as German incendiaries suspected.

Cleveland Superior wine Wellston Delmore Leetonia Columbiana county

Omitted Recruit Listed From St Clary Parish Enlistees

A misprint in Monday's Eagle notes that Chirke son of George Chirke corporal of Company Four 112th Ammunition Train at Camp Sheridan was inadvertently omitted from the first list of St Clary's Parish men who have enlisted in the service.

FD. Chirke George Chirke Camp sheridan St. Clary’s Eagic

Nelsonville Youth Clarence Trayman Delirious at City Hospital

Clarence Trayman aged 4% from Nelsonville was carried to City Hospital in Lancaster after a sudden collapse at Union Station. He became delirious and shouted many wild phrases prompting nurses to request removal. Police investigated but no one named Clarence Hayman was found in Nelsonville.

Union Station Clarence Trayman yverrs Nelsonville Lancaster Weednssuay Axtineg Polies Po- Wee Clarence Hayman Tie

Farm sale talks as North High resident names price offer

Rugh of North High street discussed selling his 21 acre Pleasant township farm. L and Ruff offered $30,000 for the property yesterday and the deal remains pending.

L. E. Ruff B. F. Rugh Farm Pleasant Township FP. Rugh North High street L. &. Ruff

Founder of Osteopathy Dr. Andrew Taylor Still Dies at Ninety

Dr. Andrew Taylor Still founder of Osteopathy and president of the American School of Osteopathy died at age ninety after a long career as a scientific leader. Born in the early 1800s, he served in the Civil War and later rejected drug therapy in favor of mechanistic vitalism guiding the body’s self healing. He founded the osteopathy school in 1892 and led a major hospital system in the west, with a large institution for nerves and mental diseases in Macon Missouri. His work faced opposition but gained broad recognition and influenced medical thought globally.

Andrew Taylor Soil Still hivinso piaderi American School of Osteopathy America west Stil Macon Missouri Osteopathy wang div neaivd sculpor Meorge Julian Zolnay

Red Cross Board Meeting Tonight at the Armory

A called meeting of the Board of Directors of the Red Cross is scheduled for seven o'clock this evening at the Armory. All members are urged to attend due to the importance of the session.

Board of Directors of the Red Cross Armory

Home from hospital Ida Kent moved to North Broad street

Miss Ida Kent, long treated at One Hospital, has been discharged to her brother Edward Kent’s home on North Broad Street and is slowly improving.

Ida Kent Edward Kent North Broad street

William Brown freed from county jail after 60 day term

William Brown was released from the County Jail Thursday morning after serving a 60 day sentence and paying a $1 fine for an alleged assault.

Wm. Brown

Proclamation Limits Austro-Hungarian Subjects’ Restrictions

President Wilson announces only Austrian subjects aiding enemies face confinement while most Austrians may reside and work freely. Germans face stricter controls. authorities will avoid registering Austrians to reduce disruption amid a large immigrant labor force. The stance reflects differing treatment of Austrians and Germans in wartime policy.

Austria-Hungary United States Washington Wilson department of justice

Halifax disaster toll estimated at fifteen hundred dead

Official figures put the Halifax tragedy death toll at about 1500 after body recovery and checks at identification stations. Witnesses recalled the Mont Blanc collision with Mont Wane and a Belgian relief ship as relief work continues and food supplies come in.

Halifax Hatta 5 Ime snd Mont Blanc

Suffragists Elect Officers at National Council Session

At the closing session of the National Council of Women of the United States suffrage amendments to the constitution and proposals urging passage before Congress were endorsed. Officers elected for two-year terms include Mrs. Philip H. Moore of St. Louis as president, Dr. Emma B. Bower of Michigan treasurer, Miss Lelia Taylor of Washington corresponding secretary, Mrs. Mary M. North of Virginia recording secretary, and Miss Leis M. Kauft of Ohio auditor.

National Council at Women of the United States Philip H. Moore St. Louis Emma B. Bower Michigan transurer Lelia Taylor Washington Mary M. North Virginia Leis M. Kauft Oto

Slight Increase in British Vessel Losses Last Week

London reports a slight rise in British merchant ship losses from mines or submarines. Fourteen vessels over 1,000 tons were sunk, plus seven under that tonnage, while the prior week saw fourteen ships of 1,600 tons or more and one lighter this size.

London admiralty ming aubroutine

Daniels Speaks Warns Against Pessimism From False Reports

Secretary Daniels told the Southern society banquet that pessimism from German false reports of disasters harms the American war effort. Senator J Hamilton Lewis blamed Germany for seeking vengeance after U S actions in South America.

New York Daniels Southern society cave J. Hamilton Lewis America Germany United States South America

British General Maurice Says Cambrai Position Secure

General Maurice stated Britain's Cambrai position is comfortable and safe for the coming winter, despite German success being due to a lack of ordination. He noted it is too early to explain the enemy breakthrough and promised investigation later.

Cambrai London Maurice

Teuton Minor Gains In Cambrai Sector Battle

The British line held with minor German gains after a heavy artillery prelude in the Cambrai area between Bullecourt and Queant. German forces, attacked with fresh waves, failed to break through. British reinforcements and stubborn defense frustrated the assault. Global war news notes Bolshevik clashes and a new Russian peace negotiation authorisation with Germany, plus a Romanian armistice for an indeterminate period.

Bullecourt Queant Cambisi France London Germany Cambrai tenacioly Cabrat wilient Karedines Bolyneviki Mobitex Tamnanyoka Teutonic Roumanian

Governors Coal Crisis Sparks Firing at Lake Side Coal

Governor Cox denounces a move to raise prices as 5000 cars of lake coal sit idle in Ohio yards. He accuses F C Baird of Cleveland and federal officials, vows to seek Wilson’s intervention, and orders railroads to move coal under a new state clearing system led by J J Dugan and C Brig Mayer’s administration.

Garfield Baird Goar Ohio Columbus Cox ry Laird Cleveland J. Ti. Dugan Ohio utilities commission Obin Wilson northwest C. br. Mayer Ohio fer Ohio railroads tre cons James J. Digan pritic utilities commission Mr Mayer

Ohio Congressmen Stand Behind Ory Prohibition Move

Washington reports a majority of Ohio’s 17 House members favor the Ory amendment on national prohibition next week. Representative Simons canvassed the delegation and predicts wet districts include First, Second, Third, Ninth, Thirteenth, Twentieth and Twenty-sevenths. Dr Fess believes the resolution will secure the necessary two thirds vote. A patrol boat sinkings off Thy cones area involved two other vessels with crew rescued and equipment removed.

Ohio Washington Simon J. Fess Dr. Fess Poss IsSAse Wireless patches

Cuba Declares War on Austria Says House Moves

The Cuban House of Representatives passed a resolution declaring a state of war with Austria Hungary after a president's recommendation and a message from the cabinet. The action follows the government's formal request to declare war.

Cuba Austria Ifavana Dee W house of representatives Austra Haneary iepiblie messager dram Wenment

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