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Newspaper

Lancaster Daily Eagle

Location

Lancaster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1917

Page

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Reckless Driving Allegations In Pleasantville Pike Crash

Otis B R Allen and Jay Wilson two Flint glassworkers from the West Side were arrested by Constable Perry Clover on affidavits filed in Justice Parido's court by Miss Annette Schleckman. The affidavits charge reckless driving of an automobile on Labor Day evening on Pleasantville pike and allege the Maxwell car owned and driven by the defendants caused the collision that injured Mrs A Schleckman. Detective Tom Foster located owner and driver names, four others charged were set for Wednesday, released on $100 bond each, Prosecuting Attorney Fultz will handle for Miss Schleckman.

Otis BR. Allen Jay Wilson flint glassworkers West Side Perry Clover C. W. Parido Annette Schleckman Pleasantville pike Maxwell Schleckman A. Schleckman partv Tom Foster Columbus J. F. Fultz

Furniture dealer James L. Brook injured in Rushville crash

Pleasantville furniture dealer James L. Brook, early today, was in a car accident on a hill near Rushville after his brake failed. His truck hit a tree causing slight damage. he sustained scratches and a radiator burn, then returned home about an hour later.

James L. Brook Pleasantville Rushville Brooks J. K. Mowres Brooks wa

Recruiting drive grows as McNaghten seeks recruits

Captain Roy McNaghten plans to withdraw recruiting officers from the public square tent after securing four recruits Thursday evening by Lt. Nourse and aides. Nourse toured Sugar Grove Friday forenoon to drum up more volunteers, aiming to raise his company to sixteen men plus the existing numbers transferred from Co. C to the Fourth.

Roy McNaghten Nourse Sugar Grove sevral Ror McNaghten Co. C seem

Death of John Owen Knotts at age ten in South Broad Street

John Owen Knotts died this morning at 5 16 at his home on South Broad Street after a three week illness. He would have turned eleven later this month and is survived by his parents Charles and Mrs Knotts and three brothers Earl Neil and Ralph. His oldest brother Donald died five years ago of diphtheria. Funeral services are set for Monday with Rev. E E Engle of Grace Reformed Church officiating.

Ilness John Owen Knotts South Broad Street Charles Knotts Earl Neil Ralph Donald gome Grace Reformed Church

Hearing Set on Prohibition Petition in Maple Street District

Court of Appeal granted leave to file a petition in error in a case challenging the prohibition of intoxicating liquor sales in Maple street district. William Widder Jr argues district is not resident and the judgment lacks sufficient evidence. hearing scheduled for September 18, 1917, before Judge C. W. McCleery.

Maple street Court of Appeal William itider, Jr W. McCleery

Company L Ordered to Join Rainbow Division at Hempstead

Telegrams reached Lancaster relatives Friday reporting Co L members from Camp Perry ordered to pack and move to Hempstead Long Island. Rainbow division units, including the Fourth, have already reached the new camp where the boys are said to be in good health and eager to participate.

Rainbow Division Hempstead Lancaster Co L Camp Perry New York Long Island

Two Candidates Tie With Board of Elections for Ballot

The petitions of J D VanGundy and L E Huddle are the only two tied with the Board of Elections as the petitions expired last midnight, leaving their names the only ones on the ballot. Mr J T Oblerdorfer declined to be a candidate for election.

J D. VanGundy L. E. Huddle Board of Elections J. T. Oblerdorfer crelec- Uon

Hoover rules out price fixing on meat and milk

Food Administrator Herbert Hoover told the National Live Stock Commission that price fixing for meat and dairy is not in the food control plans and no such power exists. He urged production increases to ease high prices and curb speculation, warning drastic packing-plant control would fail.

HOOVER Live Stock Commission Washington Herbert Hoover national livestock commission Mr. Hoover Europe wheat committee Argentine Australia The food administration

Sand Pile Accident on North High Street Injures Woman

Officer W J Bitler reported to Chief Walarie that two loads of sand were dumped on North High street near A H Ginder's place with no lights or danger signals. An automobile struck the pile, overturning the car and tossing the wife onto the street but she sustained no serious injuries. The auto driver's name could not be learned. A danger signal was placed on the pile.

W.J. Bitler Walarie North High street A. H. Ginder Hitler

Peculiar Streetside Incident at Forest Rose Cemetery Entrance

A young man Howard Davis, 22, woke after police moved his car from a streetside spot in Berne township near Forest Rose cemetery. He claimed to have driven from Columbus to a road project, was found intoxicated, and was jailed for a court hearing while his taxi-driver owner M P Murnan is involved. Dr Kemper reported aiding the man after a four am roadside incident. Mayor Repays conducts inquiry.

Wallace Forest Rose cemetery North Columbus street F. E. Bowers Bowers Howard Davis East First avenue Columbus new Berne township bac M. P. Murnan North High street Huddile Kemper Baldwin Pleasantville pike young Davis Tavis Repays

Chestnut Grove Homecoming Set At Old School House

Chestnut Grove holds its annual homecoming Sunday the 9th at the school house near the Boys Industrial School. A strong program, noted speakers and quality music are planned with a noon dinner acclaimed by local cooks. Fred Neubauer and Henry Born lead preparations for a banner event.

Chestnut Grave School Boys’ Industrial School Fred Neubauer Lancaster Henry Born

Nurses Home Leases Fourteen Room Residence Near Hospital

Safety Director Joshua Clarke leased a six room house at Ewing Street a square south of City Hospital to serve as a nurses home. The one year rental at sixteen dollars per month funds temporary housing until the new nurses home is built.

Joshua Clarke Harry E. Graybill Ewing street City Hospital

Pleasant Township clay pigeon shoot yields solid scores

A clay pigeon shoot at Philip Schaertzer's Pleasant Township farm drew rovers of the sport. Scores listed include Fred Gundlefinger 46 of 50 and Steinman Al Justus 40 of 50, with other participants like A Williams 27 of 40 and P Schaertzer 19 of 25. Total pigeons thrown 80 and total broken 273.

Philip Schaertzer Pleasant township Fred Gundlefinger Steinman Al Justus J. Whiley A. Williams E. C. Sawyer H. Baus P. Schaertzer

Death notice for George Massey 52 in Cincinnati

Mr. and Mrs John McManamy and Mrs. Rebecca Massey were called to Cincinnati this morning by a message announcing the death of George Massey aged 52, brother of Mrs. McManamy, and step-son of Mrs. Rebecca Massey. He is survived by his wife and one child, Miss Helen Massey, fiance of Mr. Paul Overdorfer. They will remain till the first of the week before returning home.

John McManamy Rebecca Massey Cincinnati George Massey McManamy Helen Massey Paul Overdorfer East Fifth avenue

Edna Trone Shows Slight Improvement in Illness

Edna Sima, two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Trone of West Sixth Avenue, is slightly improved today from colitis but remains in danger. She has a trained nurse Miss Dinhaveh of Columbus.

Edna Sima Harvey Trone West Sixth avenue Dinhaveh Columbus

Senate considers bonus plan amid new tax estimates

Washington reports the senate finance committee refined surtax rates and estimated $842 million more income tax revenue. Proposals include raising individual levies, widening surtax ranges, and a plan by Senator La Follette to provide a $50 monthly bonus to all American troops in Europe, funded by higher rates.

Washington senate finance committee Senator La Follette Hollis La Follette Europe United States Jones Russia finance committee Simmons Wadsworth United States Steel corporation

Ohio Prohibition Amendment Arguments Filed for November Vote

The Ohio Dry Federation and allies filed official arguments with the Secretary of State urging passage of the prohibition amendment to take effect February 19 1919. Opponents warn of automatic enforcement of federal bone dry laws and an army of informers, while urging unity amid wartime pressures. Military deployment notes describe troop arrivals, tent shortages, and new command arrangements at a Columbus site as officers await shelter and housing.

Ohio L. H. Gibson Eugene Heim Graham P. Hunt Congress Drys Columbis Ohio Dry Federation Fulton

Ohio guardsmen delayed to October at Montgomery camp

Camp officers in Montgomery Alabama estimate Ohio's 16th Division guardsmen will not reach the camp until late October due to unfinished facilities. Authorities aim to have the troops assembled despite the delay.

Pleasantville Alabama Montgomery Ala Ohio

Body Cut In Two After Train Tragedy

Toledo report states Mrs LeRoy Beecher sixty one was killed instantly by a passenger train at Swanton. The body was cut in two and the death follows long service as county alchemy director for her husband. Cincinnati item notes William C Keatley forty three killed himself after his former wife’s burial. He had been divorced ten years and bore the deathly burden since.

Toledo LeRoy Beecher county alchemary Swanton Cincinnati William C. Keatley Keatley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Otis R.Allen Pleasantville Furniture Court of Appeals J. D. VanGundy School Board NURSES HOME Clarke J. W. Deffenbaugh Secretary of the State Third Ohio Field Artillery Bleasantville Charles X. Zimmerman Ft. Melherson Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind Speaks iMe- Maken Zimmerman BUCKEYE Cleveland William R. Fitt Hia Butt Philadelphia Canton
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