Local Society Notes Briefly Outline Meetings And Marital News
Thursday afternoon a joint meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society and Ladies' Aid of Grace M. E. church will be held in the church parlors. Zion's Reformed church society meets Tuesday at 7 30 at Miss Mary Brocrman's home for election of officers and important matters. A Prayer meeting and Leaders training class will be held Wednesday evening at Barney Grover's home. Miss Lelia Weddell and Lawrence Bar Shanks wed Saturday at Grace M. E. parsonage. they will reside on Qicklin Avenue. First Music Study Club meeting tonight at 7 45 in Kiefer's Music room. calendar to be set and full attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society
The
Ladies’ Aid of Ey
Grace M. EB. Church
Woman's Missionary Society of the Zion’s Reformed Church
Mary Brocrman
South Wayne Street
Zion Reformed Church
Barney Grover
South Main Street
Lelia Weddell
Troy
Lawrence Bar Shanks
Grace M. EB. Parsonage
Mer. Graus
Kiefer
Music Room
Water Street
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
First Christian Church
Alexander McMacken
Broadway
Girls’ Missionary Club
Greene Street
M. E. Church
Dorothy Cranston
Boone Street
Christmas Bazaar and Multiple Local Weddings In Town
Ruby Notich announces a Christmas Bazaar to be held Friday and Saturday December 14 and 15 in the old Post Office building with lunch dinner and supper served both days. Multiple weddings are recorded with couples tying the knot at local churches and homes including Miss Florence Wooley and Harry Hutt on Water Street and Miss Helen Schreiber and Jonas L. Manson at the parsonage. Officials and clubs host meetings and banquets as a busy social week closes with church events and junior society activities.
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Ruby Council
Daughters of America
Florence Wooley
Harry Hutt
Troy
Water Street
Pauline Burdett
Pauling Oberly
Harry
Personal Notes From Local Figures On Trains And Visits
Hon C C Marshall of the Public Utilities Commission visited yesterday and waited for a train to Columbus. Air QO G Murray and his lady friend from New Madison were in town Sunday between trains. Mr and Mrs Charles May and daughter Charlyne plan a Tuesday departure for Los Angeles for the winter. Corporals Sam Kaser and Tred Schultz from Camp Sherman were home briefly on furlough Sunday. Misses Dorothy and Marjorie Gearhardt spend a few days with grandparents Mr and Mrs R L Cartwright in Sidney before heading to Toledo. Mrs S T Clark of Union City was the weekend guest of Rev and mentioned unnamed others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Marshall
The
Public Utilities Commission
Columbus
Air QO
G. Murray
Friend
New Madison
Charles May
Charlyne
Tuessey
Los Angeles
California
Sam Kaser
Tred Schultz
Camp Sherman
Dorothy
Marjorie Gearhardt
R. L. Cartwright
Sidney
Toledo
Local Social Notes and Visitor Happenings
Mrs H H Tilock and Mrs Clark spoke at the Church of Christ Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs August Kleiber spent the weekend in Troy with Mr and Mrs Albert Kruse. Edith Morris shopped in Dayton Saturday. Martin Bauer and Lawrence Menke visited Covington Sunday. Bertha Haines shopped in Dayton Saturday. Glenn Lorimer of Bellefontaine spent Sunday in Piqua. Esther and Emily Montgomery expect home from Marysville on December 19. Frank Craft visited Dayton Sunday. Melville Evans has returned to Scranton Pa after visiting his mother Mrs Elizabeth Evans. Robert Lape returned from Dayton and Camp Sherman. met David Parker at the Wash DC M C A examinations for medical corps. Smoking sets advertised at Thomas Jewelry Store as gift ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Tilock
Clark
Church of Christ
August Kleiber
Troy
Albert Kruse
Bertha Haines
Dayton
Glenn Lorimer
Bellefontaine
Piqua
Melville Evans
Elizabeth Evans
Scranton
Robert Lape
Camp Sherman
Lape
David Parker
Washington H. ¥. M. C. A
Death of Mrs Mary Dwyer at 81 in Sun Day home
Mrs Mary Dwyer aged 81 years two months twelve days died Sunday at 8 15 am at 32 South Main Street after a one day illness. Born in Ireland she came to the United States at age ten. She married James Dwyer in 1886 and had eleven children and many grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at St Marys Church with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery.
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Mary Dwyer
South Main Street
Dwyer
Ireland
James Dwyer
Philadelphia
Lawrence Dwyer
St. Paul
St. Paul, Minn.; William Dwyer, of Kokomo
Ind
Margaret Schunk
Elizabeth Schunck
Celina, C
Hannah Boyle
Fannie Janson
Kokonto
Catherine Rafferty
Ta Jedo
Mary Meadows
Dayton
Stagia McKinney
Sarah Schneider
Pinna
St. Marys Catholic Church
Piqua
St. Marys
Forest Hill Cemetery
Employees Retired On Pennsylvania Railroad Pension Roll
The 1917 Pennsylvania Railroad bulletin shows 5 004 retired employees on the pension rolls. In the year just closing it added two names to the pension or honor roll. In the Piqua division the retirees included Nathaniel C. Deane superintendent freight transportation with 2 years of service Joseph Kenney passenger conductor Logansport division after 48 years six months Francis M Tincher turntable operator after 21 years of service.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Systemas
Piqua
Nathaniel C. Deane
Joseph Kenney
Logansport
Francis M. Tincher
Sugar Hog Punished In Ohio Hoarding Case
Columbus dispatch reports mild punishment for the first Ohio hoarder of sugar. An individual who bought a 350 pound barrel at eight cents per pound had to disgorge most of the sugar, keeping five points for himself. The remainder was sold by Springfield City Manager Ashburner at nine cents per pound, with the gain to Warwork. The offender was repaid his purchase price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Fred C. Croxton
Ashburner
Springfield
Electric Sign Lighting Curtailed Hours Proposed
The fuel committee issued a bulletin on using electricity for directional exterior advertising signs. A movement aims to curb lighting hours to save energy, proposing illumination from one to one and a half hours after sunset until store closing for retail signs.
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Enal
Trans
Lighting of motion picture theatre signs regulated
Government order sets hours for illuminating exterior motion picture theatre signs from 7:44 to 11 p.m. The measure aims to regulate lighting and curb glare, specifying end times and enforcing compliance by theater operators. The notice reflects city standards for nighttime illumination and public safety.
Snappy Town Report On 1855 Poison Case and Mills Fire
C B Woods holds a report on the 1855 examination of James D Mowrey for complicity in a poisoning case involving a man named Ragan. Proceedings list Hon Joseph Pearson probate judge M H Jones and BE Pearsons as prosecutors, Chas Morris Jr and H G Sellers for the prisoner, S B McKinney for Mrs Ragan. Rumor says Walnut Mills may close briefly due to a heating system failure causing the plant to freeze. Coal seekers advised to contact the Home secretary for requirements, phone 1089.
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C. B. Woods
James D. Mowrey
Ragan
Joseph Pearson
M. H. Jones
BE. Pearsons
Chas. Morris Jr
H. G. Sellers
McKinney
Evangelistic Campaign Planned by Church of Christ Leaders
The Church of Christ schedules a two week evangelistic campaign starting in January led by Rev. J. F. Brown of Louisville Kentucky and Dr Mitchell of Dallas Texas who will direct music. They travel internationally and are currently engaged in Buffalo New York. Further details will be announced later.
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Church of Christ
J. F. Brown
Louisville
Doctor Mitchell
Dallas
Texas
India
Australia
Buffalo
Enlistments from Piqua for Columbus examination
William Hirt and Frank OBrien Teft sailed for Columbus for examination and expect to be sent to Ft Sam Houston Texas. They enlisted in a clerical capacity in the aviation corps. Dick McNamara and Herb Hiting also go to Columbus for examination and have enlisted as clerks in the division quartermaster corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hirt
Frank O’brien Teft
Columbus
Ft. Sam Houston
Texas
Aviation ’ Corps
Dick’’ McNamara
Herb Hiting
Auto accident injures local man at Weber and South
Duibley, an employee of Meteor Motor Car at 235 Cathcart Street, was struck by a car at Weber and South streets Saturday night, fracturing an arm and receiving other injuries. He was taken home for care and rests today. The driver left before providing name or address. license number is known and efforts to identify the motorist continue.
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Frega. Duibley
Cathcart Street
Meteor Motor Car Company
Weber and
South Streets
Ant
Duibley
Daibley
Carhcart Street
Dead Russian revolutionary honored in Siberia to America
Charles Edward Russell recalls a 28 May scene at Passing Point No 87 on the Trans- Siberian line. Forty peasants carried red flags as a passenger train approached. They knelt before a baggage car bearing the cremated ashes of a Russian revolutionary exiled by the czar. The urn, a symbol of the free Russia he envisioned, was brought home in state.
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Charles Edward Russell
Wilson
New Russia
Hearst's
Siberian
Siberia
Windivestok
Iy Point
Eculfest
America
Russia
Reverent Procession Reflects Peasant Revolt in Russia
The passage notes a half-familiar crowd in a distant region recognizing a dead hero, kneeling to honor his ashes and show revolutionary faith. A red flagged procession in Tenely Siberia is described as a retrostration against Austria’s death sentence for Frederick Adter, the assassin of the Austrian prime minister, highlighting deep seeds of revolution among peasants and toilers.
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Jay
Cape Nowe
Bowery
Siberia
Frederick Adter
Sami
Russia
Toilor
Magnitude in Modern War Expands Across Weapons
A historical note on war growth cites Scientific American on expanding measurement units and power. It highlights artillery, ship speeds, and aviation advances from 1914 to 1917, with ships reaching 150000 to 200000 horsepower and aircraft propulsion surging toward new records. The piece emphasizes the escalating scale of modern warfare and ongoing developments.
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Scientific American
Five-Year-Old Seal Skins For Alaska Trade Study
The United States Bureau of Fisheries plans to take enough five-year-old fur seals skins on the Pribilof Islands Alaska to determine how they will be received by the trade and best uses for them. An expert from Newfoundland skin specialists will go to the Pribilof Islands to assist agents and instruct natives in taking and preparing skins.
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Privilne Islands
Alaska
United States Bureau of Fisheries
Scientific American
Newfoundland
St. Louis
Pribilof Islands
Japanese Millionaires Take To Golf And Grandeur
Japanese playing golf has drawn new millionaires into the sport as they build country homes like castles and spend lavishly on treasures and art. They imitate American and European tastes while preserving refined ancestral influences, seeking the soul’s nourishment amid extravagance.
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Japan
Revolt in Don Cossack region against Bolsheviki
An official note from the Lenine government claims General Kale dines and General Karniloff have raised the revolt in the Don Cossack region against the Bolshevik rule. The Bolsheviki order troops to suppress the uprising and forbid mediation. No details are yet available. The proclamation also accuses Constitutional Democrats and the bourgeoisie of aiding the revolt.
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Kaledines
Kerniloff
Bolsheviki
London
Don Cassacks
Karniloff
Lelsheviki
Don Cossack
G Bolsheviki
Constitutional Democrats
Army Medical Service feats praised by Collier's Magazine
Collier's Magazine lauds the Army medical department for global impact from eradicating hookworm in Porto Rico and fighting yellow fever in Havana to transforming Panama swamps into health zones and engineering the Panama Canal. It credits boards of Army officers for providing expertise and integrity to guide Congress and large national projects.
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Army
Porto Rico
Havana
Panama
Panama Canal
Eigil Uns
Alligator Claims European Uniform on Congo River Visit
A Congo river traveler recalls the steamer In state visit by a chief and natives who admired a European uniform. After the chief departed by wading through alligator infested waters, a tuber of these was killed and the uniform was found inside the animal.
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Congo River
Africa
Alligator Head Presented to Devon Museum
The head of an alligator was brought to England and presented to the Museum of Devon and County School, marking a notable zoological display and educational offering for the institution.
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England
Devon and County School
Friends Count Pledges From Newcomer Exchange
A fragmentary exchange describes a newcomer family and a neighbor boy who, when asked about siblings, replies with a smile that he has “just lots at friends.” The quirky line captures a social moment as strangers settle into a new home and community.
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Ateur
Xiv
Leirniog
Bobby
Real Happiness and Wealth as Tests of Character
Edward Newton in the Atlantic argues true happiness lies in a home with steady love and confidence growing over years, where basic needs are met without strain and luxuries are affordable after careful cost assessment. He contends wealth tests character, but poverty is the more common trial challenging self respect.
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Edward Newton
Atlantic
Railroad Question Dominates Congress as Wilson Plays Urgency
Congress debates rail operations after war declaration with Austria-Hungary concluded. President Wilson may address Congress on railway measures to unify governance. Senator Newlands heads the interstate commerce panel, with Bristow and shippers to testify as hearings resume.
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Wilson
Washington
Congress
Austria-Hungary
Wilgow
Newlands
Senate Terstate Commerce Committee
Congressional
General
Congressional Committee
Bristow
Kansas
War funds needed prompt Cox on special session
Governor Cox opposes a special legislature session unless essential. The urgent task is securing funds for wartime state work as regular-session revenue dwindles. The emergency board, state auditor Donahey, and transfers of National Guard expenses loom as likely action points.
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Cox
Columbus
Donahey
National Guard
Map Puzzle of City Brothers Create Handy Street Guide
Two brothers from a city of twenty thousand residents built a colored jigsaw map puzzle on a thin board. By assembling the pieces they quickly identified streets and buildings, enabling rapid navigation. The practical value aids delivery and general knowledge of the surrounding region.
Cork Convent near Cintra Portugal A Cork Lined Monastery
The Cork Convent at Cintra Portugal is a rock embedded monastery called Convent de Cortica. Monks cells chapel kitchen and refectory are lined with cork to ward off damp. From 1560 to 1884 the Capi chins order inhabited the site. After dissolution in 1884 the convent has been unoccupied but open to the public with a caretaker.
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Cintra
Portugal
Convent de Cortica
Cork
Cleans School Erasers With New Electric Device
A manufacturing firm has developed an electric eraser cleaning machine. The device promises efficient cleaning of erasers, improving school supply upkeep and reducing manual labor for staff.
Cleaning erasers with a rotating brush device
A small girl can operate the device to thoroughly clean erasers. The electrical meter tester notes the rapid revolving brush loosens dust, and suction from the motor draws dust from the felt and crevices into the base. Air is filtered before exiting the exhaust.
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Ed Yent
Uyoton
Unis
Beees Hum in Sharps and Insects Tones
Naturalist Landoise explains bee and fly wing vibrations creating musical tones. He notes the fly hums at 352 per second for F, the bee at 440 per second for A, and that holding the insect alters pitch. The piece discusses voluntary control and three distinct tones from humming insects.
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Landoise
Coffee Trade Imports Rise After War Disruption
United States coffee statistics show imports reaching about 1 279 870 pounds for the year ending June 30 1917, marking a sustained rise over prewar levels. The figure reflects a roughly 100 million pounds annual increase since the European conflict began, underscoring the wartime impact on American coffee supply and demand.
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United States
Europe
Prohibition on Religious Symbols In Ceremonies and Temples
The Koran prohibits the use of lm faves and symbols in religious ceremonies and the internal decoration of temples and mosques. The rule is so strict as not to permit martial or civic decoration of greatest generals or other distinguished persons.
Finger Print Identification Not New Across Ancient Asia
A Field Museum scientist in Chicago notes fingerprinting as identification was used by Chinese and Japanese at least a thousand years ago. He cites Rashid-eddin describing 1203 Chinese practices and Soleiman noting A D 841 creditor notes marked with finger impressions, with contracts dated A D 1782 and 1786 bearing finger marks.
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Field Museum
Chicago
Wiliam J. Herechel
Rashid-eddin
Soleiman
China
It Paid to Wait on Commercial Street
A Torland Press report describes a near miss on Commercial Street where a freight train shifted across the roadway. A bystander grabbed a young man, urging him to wait ten minutes rather than risk harm, and the fellow heeded the warning as the freight cars passed.
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Commercial Street
Torland Press
Canes of Early Days in American Church Life
The cane used by early American church deacons served as a principal badge and measured about five feet. One end bore a large knob while the other featured feath ers. It disciplined children and roused sleeping heads of households with its feathered tip and unwanted reminders of home.
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Shires
Pie Looks Good To Him At Dinner Visit
A neighbor's young boy joined a dinner at a friend's home and sat quietly on a couch. As the hostess carried a dessert tray past him he grinned and commented that the pie looked good as it passed by.
Use Zinc Rivets For Iron Sheet Joints
The text advises using zinc rivets rather than iron or steel rivets for jointing zinc iron sheets. Iron rivets rust, causing rust to spread through surrounding material over time. Zinc or zinc covered rivets are recommended to prevent corrosion and long term damage.
Powdered cheeks in the seventeenth century noted
Prof. M. P. Philbrick of the University of Washington told the Washington State Philological Society that women of the seventeenth century used corrosive sublimate bichloride of mercury to powder their cheeks and white lead, and they perfumed gloves with ambergris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Philbrick
University of Washington
Washington State Philological Society
Silk Industry in France Doubles Cocoon Yield
The silkworm culture in France has advanced to a precise science, with cocoon weight per egg hatched now doubled in a few years, signaling a significant boost in production and efficiency for the French silk industry.
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France
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West Ash! Street
Helen Schreiber
Jonas L. Manson
Orrville
First Methodist Church
J. C. Etter
Young Ladies’ Society of
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Clara Inderhedven
Red Cross Room
St. Paul's Church
Leroy Roésér
East Main Street
Corleas
Cosmopolitan Club
Mote
Reymiller
Loy
Orr
Em Ek
Christ Church
Pauline King
South Avenue
Caroline Nixon
West North Street
Lucille Moeser
Zanesville
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the
Roscoe Babron
Epworth League of the Grace M. E. Church
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Union City
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Lawrence Menke
Covington
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Aschool
Marysville
Tensn
Frank Craft
Thomas Jewelry Store
Secretary of the Fell Administraion
Evangelistic Campaign
American Commission To
New Empire
Cork Convent
Pie
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