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Newspaper

Piqua Daily Press

Location

Piqua, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1917

Page

4

Elk Memorial Services Lead Local Lodge Remembrance

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held animal memorial services Sunday at the Elks home in a largely attended event. Exalted Ruler L E Stelzer and chaplain Harry E Croner led ceremonies with roll call, flower placement, musical selections by Gus Slover Ora Gron and Joseph Vogt, and an address by Past Exalted Ruler J M Lloyd. The gathering honored members who passed to eternal rest and recalled the lodge’s ideals and fraternal bonds. Auld Lang Syne closed the tribute.

B. FO. Elks Elks Bros. TF B. Moyse J. WH. Hately J. M. iSussman B. W. Matthews W. HH. Bailey C. J. “Romerling A. H. Laut C. 0. Whitney H. McLaughin A. M. Orr Oxi, Licklider Bros Gus Slover Ora Gron Bro-Joseph Vogt L.E. Stelzer Harry E. ‘Croner Messrs Slover Cron J. M. Lloyd New York City The Benevolent and Protective Order For Elks Mr. Lloyd Lloyd Whert Hubbard Uncle Sam Bryant Anatopsis

Soldier Boy Writes From Border War A Personal Letter

A soldier from Ruidoso Texas describes a five hour battle on the border against Carranzistas. He reports capturing arms and ammunition, guarding the captured troops, and treating seven or more wounded at a field hospital. He recalls a dramatic arm injury with a dum-dum bullet and a badly broken bone wired by a doctor. He notes Americans’ perception of Mexican casualties and pain tolerance.

Ruidoso Texas BOLT Daily Press Tam

Moten Burglary Confession Ties Suspects in Troy Case

Roy Moten a jailed burglar has named alleged associates after a detailed confession. Police report much loot recovered and several Troy area burglaries linked to Moten. Authorities say additional cases may be solved as the confession points to other involved persons. City officials express relief as criminals are behind bars.

Roy Moten Troy Moran Garry Hicis Paul Clay BE. Harmon Leila Waddel Raymond A. Kerr Moten County

A Ceiling Cleaner Heavily Praised for Home Use

A historical note extols a simple cleaning tool a hemp brush with a fluffy all around brush on a tight bamboo handle, ideal for ceilings and walls. The item is described as a truly valuable aid to maintain cleanliness in the home.

Definition of Treason Urged by Brigadier General Johnston

Brigadier General John A Johnston urged a clearer definition of treason to be spread nationwide from Boston. He argued treason consists only of levying war or aiding the enemy, and urged citizens to read, memorize, and apply the constitutional standard. He emphasized the soldier’s needs over economic law during national danger.

John “A. Johnston Department of the ‘Northeast Boston United States Benedict Arnold

War Labor Tide Expands U S Government Employ

The United States Government expanded wartime production before entry, with about 20,000 civilian workers at Navy Buildings and related plants, plus 19,000 last spring. the task now is staffing open and technical roles across government factories as the Nation faces peak labor demand. Local civil service exam boards in post offices nationwide are directing staffing needs for artillery and ammunition manufacturing.

Washington United States Sam Wes Swannow Corti Sf Commission Boards of Civil Service Examiners

Highway Hold Up by Two Men Seizes Denman Wealth

Mr and Mrs Denman on Log Pike say two armed men halted their car blocking the road at night. Robbers flashed air pistols and forced payment from Mr Denman who surrendered a pocket purse with change. They fled the scene, police kept details vague due to darkness.

Andrs Fradson Denman

Dowling and Fedela Funerals Reported in Local Service

The funeral for Thomas Dowling was held this morning from his sister’s South Avenue home. Services followed at the church with impressive Eagles rites at Forest Hill cemetery. Also noted is the funeral of Gowa Fedela and the prior suicide of Thos Dowlitz from his mother’s residence.

Thomas Dowling South Avenue Forest Hill Cemetery Gowa Fedela

County Seat Cullings Suit for Divorce

Thirta M Parker filed a common pleas divorce suit against Harry A Parker whom she wed January 23 1910 in Troy The wife claims gross neglect of duty and failure to support their child she seeks alimony and child custody In probate court Judge L E St John issued a marriage license for CG H Cooper and Louie M Winkler both of Piqua Rev Tilock Noah M Krantz of Baltimore Md and Anna M Dugan of Piqua secured a marriage license Friday in Covington Ky

Thirta M. Parker Harry A. Parker Troy L. E. St. John CG. H. Cooper Louie M. Winkler Piqua Tilock Noah M. Krantz Baltimore Anna M. Dugan Covington

Two Killed at Crossing in Wellington Ohio

Two men died and two injured when an eastbound Big Four train struck their stalled automobile in Wellington. Victims were G. A. Cormeny 42 and Duke Frase 23 both of Barberton. injured Frank Bowyer 22 and E Cormeny 23. The car carried a family returning from Camp Perry.

Wellington G. A. Cormeny Barberton Duke Frase Frank Bowyer

Weather observations and forecast from the Chicea States bureau

Observations at 7 p.m. Sunday show readings across cities including St Paul 63 St Louis Chicago 64 Columbus 38 Buffalo 22 New York 36 Glouchy forecast Washington Decent fair cooler tomorrow likely.

Chicea States Weather Bureau Temp St Paul St. Louis Chicago Columbus Buffalo New York Glouchy

Garfield's List Establishes Preferential Coal Shipping

The fuel administration issued a preferential list to coal producers to serve government orders, railway fuel, household needs, public utilities, steel plants, coke plants and munition factories for 30 days. Officials say the move aims to ensure essential wartime industries and utilities receive coal amid a nationwide shortage.

Garfield Febesington Huet Ose Ecco Fuel Administration Rocky Mountain

Bryan predicts nationwide Prohibition amendment by 1920

Washington dispatch reports William J. Bryan telling a Swaman's Christian Temperance Union opening session that ratification of a federal constitutional amendment is likely within two years. He notes 26 states dry and predicts action in Congress before Christmas as delegates rally for the convention.

Bryan Washington William J. Bryan Swaman Senate

Court Matinee for Women in Columbus Traffic Court

Judge Osborn of the Municipal Court will hold a ladies only session each afternoon to handle violators of the new Columbus traffic code. Women protested being grouped with vagabonds and drinkers at morning Nplice sessions.

Columbus Osborn Municipal Court Nplice Soutt

Book sale notice from Piquonian school at Zimermann's shop

The Piquonian issue from the high school announces a sale at Zimmerkman’s bookshop with proceeds and pricing details. the readable parts indicate a school connection and a focus on fundraising or student work.

Qua High Zimmerman Sand Patterson

Rose Boley Sues John Lewis Boley for Divorce in Ohio Court

Rose Boley filed in the Common Pleas Court in Ohio seeking a divorce from John Lewis Boley on grounds of adultery and failure of duty, with custody of Thelma Boley requested. Hearing set for January 2, 1914, per attorney Edwin A. Hiatt, with case number 20359.

John Lewis Rose Boley Court of Common Isami County Ohio

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