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Newspaper

Piqua Daily Press

Location

Piqua, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1917

Page

2

Entertaining Society Marks Brother's Toledo Departure

Mr and Mrs Ford Cuni hosted a social evening at their Wood Street home in honor of their brother Edward Cuni who leaves today for Toledo to join the quartermaster department. The event featured flags bunting and dancing with guests including the Hemstengers Leining Kipp Lehman Marshall Wack Schrott and Apakcneta among others.

Ford Cuni Daily News Wood Street Edward Cuni Toledo Quartermaster’s Department Mike Holler Isabelle Leining Frances Margaret Edith Hemsteger Marie Kipp Catherine Henrietta Jennie Lehman Helen Marshall Edward Wack Marty Schrott Edward Cuniapakcneta

Personal Notes From Piqua Social Roundup

Indianapolis visitors Daniel Lyons and family join funeral for Mrs. Mary Lyons in Piqua. Dayton’s William McCrary attends St Marys church service. Local clubs hold knitting, sewing, euchre, and embroidery gatherings at homes on Mound West Ash Covington. Basketball set for Friday at Baptist church with Tippecanoe High, Agogas at Orr Fe. Ladies of Minerva Rebekah Lodge sewing. Mrs Stettler visits before moving. Several locals travel to and from Camp Dodge Fort Sam Houston and Cincinnati, with arrivals from Celina Taverns and Ohio State University for Christmas. Pianos advertised for sale at Kiefers.

William McCrary Dayton Lyons St. Mary's Church Piqua Baptist Church Tippecanoe High School Baptist Girls Agogas Visle Pay -the- Orr Fe Company

Nursing Nurses Over There Aid War Stricken Worlds

Nurses and public health workers depart for war areas to aid soldiers and civilians. They train mothers, combat tuberculosis, and visit homes to prevent infection. The Red Cross and Washington urge patriotic women to train as nurses as gaps appear in hospitals.

France Nona Red Cross Thorities Committee On Nursing The Council of National Cenfense .At Washington Romania Serbia Italy Greece Russia Belgium Atlantic Port Roumania Ser 4A

Heaviest judgment in common pleas court case Nettleship

Florence Nettleship sought 25557 dollars from Dayton Covington and Traction Company and was awarded 15457 in a verdict reached quickly after lunch. She fractured three ribs and a spine after alighting past a dark Stop No 56 stop in 1916, with no aid provided. Bradford property sale ordered and deserter arrest in Ohio National Guard case reported.

Common Pleas Court Florence Nettleship Dayton, Covington and Prqua Traction Company

Bradford Youth Paroled After Judge St John Advice

Clarence Preston son released from county detention home by Judge L EB St John juvenile court after arrest for concealed weapons. mother present. lad earned 2 60 a night but quit working. judge advised and sent him back to Bradford. Roy Macy 20 Tippecange City marries Gladys Shipley 18 Troy in probate court. Banns filed for George A Zink and Sara A Dailey both of Piqua.

Probate Court Clarence Preston Bradford L. EB. St. John L. J. St. John Roy Macy Tippecange City Farmer Gladys Shipley Troy Henry Brandt Gavins George A. Zink Sara A. Dailey Piqua

Sudden Death of Albert McKinney in Lima

Deputy Sheriff Ed McDonald received word that his uncle Albert McKinney died suddenly at home in Lima while talking with a neighbor. McKinney was 4 years old and the sole listed relative is Deputy Sheriff Ed McDonald, who left for Lima to attend the funeral.

Ed McDonald Albert McKinney Lima McKinney

Tobacco Crop 15 A Corker In This County

Elmer Studebaker delivered the first tobacco crop in the county to the Judgment Cigar Company. He grew a little over two acres of seed leaf, yielding $868.61 at twenty five cents per pound. The crop was an excellent banner for tobacco in Greenville.

Elmer Studebaker Judgment Cigar Company

Fires at Mines and Delmore Mine Kill Power to Work

Disastrous fires at Superior Collieries near Wellston and Delmore mine at Leetonia gut power, halting miners for an indefinite period. Loss estimated at 15000 dollars, with German incendiaries suspected. Also notes a national church gathering in Cincinnati, coal barges sunk in Cincinnati harbor, a couple found asphyxiated in Columbus, and a divorce denial in Marion.

Cleveland Superior Collieries Wellston Delmore Leetonia Columba County Cincinnati Ohio Columbus Joseph Meare Melinda Rodgers Sam Brown Brown Hershawitz

Peace on Earth a Christmas Anthem by L. M. Wilson

A verse poem about the Christmas message of peace for troubled hearts, recalling the angels’ hymn and wishing peace to sorrowful and desolate homes. The speaker urges calm, rest, and compassion for all people and nations during the holiday season.

L. M. Wilson

Exemption Claims Filed For Railroad Workers

A car loaded with workmen from Portsmouth was followed by gunfire wounding three men. Officials announce Norfolk and Western Railway will file exemption claims with the government for every employee, asserting all are needed for government service. Newark reports the death of Mrs R Scott, mother in law of F 3 Neighbor, as she died while pursuing household tasks.

Hier Portsmouth Norfolk Wil Western Railw Newark R. Scott the American Tribune

Mullins Town Destroyed By Fire In West Virginia

Alming town Mullins West Virginia was destroyed by a large fire. One child perished and several residents reportedly displaced.

Alming Mullins W. Va International Led Cross Committee Geneva Ed G. Barrow International Baseball League Hereward Guba A. T. Su The Osteopathic School of Medicine Mirksville, Mo Virginiss

Twenty-One Ships Sunk in Latest British Losses

London reports a slight weekly rise in British merchant fleet losses to mine or submarine attacks. Fourteen ships over 1,000 tons were sunk and seven smaller vessels. The prior week saw sixteen over 600 tons, plus one smaller vessel, damaged by mines or submarines.

London Admiralty

Neutrone Prescription 95 promises Rheumatism cure

Rheumatic sufferers are urged to try Neutrone Prescription 95 claiming it cures all forms of rheumatism. Claiming quick relief from inflamed joints and pains, the ad touts internal blood purification and immediate improvements. Sold by Greenamyer & Co in Piqua and other druggists.

Greenamyer & Co Piqua

Piqua Military Training School Sees Growing Drill Goup

Twelve new members joined the Piqua Military Training School at the Armory for a regular drill meeting, lifting total membership to 46 with room for more. Captain Dunkle praised progress and predicted 75 to 80 men within weeks as drills continue. Members enjoyed a productive session. next drill is Wednesday and the regular school session Monday.

Piqua Dunkle

Masonic Notice for Warren Lodge December Meeting

A special communication of Warren Lodge No. 24 F and A M is set for Friday evening December 14 at 7:30. Work will be in the Entered Apprentice degree conducted by W R Bamber Worshipful Master and W De Armon Seerstar.

Warren Lodge

President's Flag Proposed for U S Vessels

The article notes President Arthur advocated a special national ensign in early 1882. The design features a blue field with the United States arms at the center and was to fly at the mainmast of vessels bearing the president. It was first used in 1883.

Arthur United States Navy Department

Ultra Fashionable Quip Sparks School Debate

Willis asks about the son’s school while Gilly retorts that it is a fashionable institution meant to develop the mind without using it. The exchange highlights a clash over educational values and intellect.

Willis Gilly

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