Coal shortage tightens grip on city amid orders
The coal situation in the city grows acute as residents with limited supplies are urged not to order for a few days. Dealers and the local fuel committee track shipments, orders filled, and coal on hand through weekly reports to ensure fair pricing and prevent overcharges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inel Committee
Miami County Fuel Administration
Fuel Administration
Washington
Coal Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
Fuel Committee
Food Administration
Columbus
Piqua
Letter from Ray Deubner on fate and travel during WWI
Cincinnati December 7 1917 Dear Mother and Sister I have passed and must say goodbye We leave Cincinnati at 815 p m for Atlanta Ga We will stay there one day and one night then move to Port Royal Camp South Carolina We have two hours in Cincinnati Red Cross provided sweaters I sent Chas Corner a book about the U S Marine Corps I will write again from the camp Your son Ray Deubner formerly a Troy boy now living in Piqua with his mother and sister at 209 East Greene Street
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Cincinnati
Atlanta
Georgia
South Carolina
Port Royal
Red Cross
Chas
U. S. Ma
Ray Deubner
Dewbner
Troy
Piqua
East Greene Street
County Seat Cullings Strike From Petition In Damage Case
Clyde Statler and J C Fuller ton Jr filed a motion to strike from Milton T Dilts petition the clause urging voters not to vote for him as mayor candidate in Troy. The $5,000 suit, filed by Dilts on the Republican ticket before the November 6 1917 election, centers on alleged statements about key parties at First Baptist Sunday school. Hearing today in Common Pleas court also set Abe Bijar v Herbert Ile for trial before Judge Jones and a jury. Bijar seeks 250 for breach of contract in tobacco sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domation Pleas Court
J. C. Fullerton, Jr
Charles Faust
Clyde Statler
Milton T. Dills
Dilts
First Baptist Church
Troy
Boday
Common Pleas Court
Abe Bijar
Herbert Ile
Jones
Juvenile Court session and marriage licenses listed
In a juvenile court session Judge L B St John handled several youths from Kessler flats amid railroad company concerns of loitering. Probate Judge St John issued marriage licenses for pairs including Russell Jacobs and Audrey Baldwin, Arthur Coffman and Clerice Cooper, Jonas Manson and Helen Schreiber, Harry Hunt and Florence Wooley. Also noted were property transfers such as Laura Hanger to Blanche McTomlin and Amelia Scott to Martha Baumgarden, with small sums recorded for some lots.
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L. B. St. John
Kessler Flats
Trey
Louis Paul
Russell Jacobs
Tippecanoe City
Audrey D. Baldwin
Troy
J. B. Etter
Arthur P. Coffman
Dairyman
Clerice D. Cooper
Piqua
Bailey
Jonas L. Manson
Orrville
Helen Schreiber
J. C. Roberts
Laura A. Hanger
Blanche Mo Tomlin
Lot
Amelia Vv
Scott
Martha &, Baumgarden
Tipp Cit
Hope
Weir
G. EB. Radahaugh
Milton
Town Notes On Fuel Delays and Local Happenings
Local items report Western Ohio traction cuts service due to fuel shortages. Wireless umbrellas advertised at Thomas Jewelry. Wages for workers at Metcanitesburg to rise. Several residents fined for draft opposition. Washington hotels crowded, some lodge in Baltimore. Farmers urged to lock hen coops at night after chicken thefts. Blizzards bring snow tools into use. High school pupils sympathize with Cook and Peary as rooms stay cool. Local injuries and illnesses noted with brief medical updates. Christmas savings checks soon mailing date. intoxicated men fined, frostbite risks noted. Christmas youth programs planned. Park avenue trolley wire breaks, repairs follow. interurban cars face snow drifts and track issues.
Women urged to save food for war effort and Ohio coal crisis
Fred G. Croxton appeals Ohio women through Federation clubs to lead food conservation at home with a program of meatless Tuesdays wheatless evenings and reduced white flour usage. Ohio Fuel Administrator warns of coal famine and car shortages as cold snaps and wartime demand strain supplies and schedules.
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Federation of Women's Clubs
Fred G. Croxton
Ohio
Okio
United States
Women’s Clubs of
Edgar A. Todd
Piqua Federation of Women’s Clubs
King Winter In Control Shuts Roads, Delays Trains
Frigid December storms continue with heavy snow from 9.3 to 11.1 inches paralyzing travel. Electric lines slow, trains late, and freight moves prioritized. gas and coal shortages strain households as officials warn of tighter fuel use amid ongoing cold.
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Bae
Corn Boys
Aiades
Piqua Military Training School Quarterly Meeting
A meeting of Piqua Military Training School members convenes at the Armory this evening to study tactics and outline future duties including sergeant and corporal appointments by Capt. Dunkle. Muster rolls show 32 members. full strength expected 75 to 100. The program aims to train draft-age men ahead of federal service and improve understanding of insignia and ranks. Regular drill nights are set for Wednesdays. the school lists officers and aims for broad community involvement.
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Piqua Military Training School
Dunkle
Home Guards Company
A. Acton Hall
V. P
Harry Clark
Meeting With Hearty Response In Our City
Under Mrs L M Wlesh leadership the movement grows beyond promoters dreams with committees and club women joining. Gen Glenn launched it with help from club women and membership extends beyond clubs as Piqua women show patriotism and loyalty.
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L. M. Wlesh
Chtics
Gen. Glenn
Piqua
Piqua Man Clyde Parke Ranks High In War Newspaper Work
Friends and relatives in Piqua and Newton report Clyde Parke, a Chiommen, has risen to a top position among war reporters working behind the trenches. His steady perseverance earned him this place.
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Piqua
Newton Parke
Asociated Press
Chicago
Newton Clyde Parke
Chio Mmen
Failed arrival delays Presbyterian address in Piqua
Dr Moses Breeze of the Forward Movement of the Synod of Ohio could not reach Piqua for last evening's service as trains were halted by weather. He will speak later. The audience expects a delightful address from him. Also advertised are fountain pens, solid gold, self filling, non leakable, guaranteed, and a jewelry store ad featuring prices from one dollar up along with folding silver pencils.
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Moses Breeze
Synod of Ohio
Presbyterian Church
Piqua
Breeze
Thomas
Popure
New Invention Anuric for Uric Acid Cure
A Dr Pierce remedy called Anuric claims to eradicate uric acid from the body, easing backache kidney and bladder troubles and rheumatic pains. It is advertised as more potent than lithia, available in large pills at 60c, with a trial package offered for 10c.
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United States
Pierce
Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Scheele
Anuric
Dr. Pierce
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DETAL
Salem
Cullings
Vitel
Maurice “Gantz
Munge Taicenses
Harry R. Hunt
Lroy
Florence M. Wooley
G. Grauser
Western Ohio Traction
Thomas Jewelry Store
Tcanitesburg
Baltimore
Arid County
Dr. Cook
Peary
North Pole
Supt
Dietrich
Frank C. Rupert
Davidson Harbaugh
Franklin Street
Miami County
Camp Sherman
Frank Anderson
Broad Way
Fred Wagner
John Kruse
Bradford
Wm. Haverkamp
Sidney
Emmanuel Will
St. Paris
Emmanuel
Park Avenue
College
Walker
Piqua Women's
Starh Food Commessioner
Ohio Fuel Administration
Mercury
King Winter
Glenn
United Cigar Stores
Ratcliff
High’ Street
I- Piqua
Hemmert Brothers
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