Piqua Appoints Busy War Committees Amid Controversy
Piqua hosts a flurry of activity with Red Cross work Liberty Bond sales and a strong anti conservancy campaign. A large volunteer committee led by J B Wilkinson includes Rev John W CoL and Miami County figures to organize Red Cross efforts and the next county meeting. Liberty Bonds are on sale nationwide with a push for public purchase. The conservancy dispute mobilizes wealth and small property owners against the Morgan plan, with Stanhope Boal of Piqua named to lead anti conservancy efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piqua
Red Cross
Anti-Conservancy
L. A. Pearson
Miami County
West Milton
Milton J. Nilts
Troy
CG. M. Hunt
Ty. S. Levering
James Ward Keyt
Stanhope Boal
James Tweed Seriously Ill After Appendicitis Attack
James Tweed was taken to Memorial hospital after a ruptured appendix from acute appendicitis. He had been ill at the Bland Levering residence, and a sudden severe attack led to semi consciousness before his transfer. His mother arrived from Wakom o, Ind., and he is employed as a shipping clerk at Imperial Underwear factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Tweed
Memorial Hospital
Bland Levering
North Broadway
Tweed
Levering
Mr. Levering
Hatcher
Dayton
Wakomo
Ind
Imperial Underwear Factory
Watus Demands Rise as War Sacrifices Mount
Two renowned British golfers are cited among war sacrifices. David Watt, Scottish professional champion, died in a London hospital after his leg was amputated following shrapnel injuries at Vimy Ridge. Frank Carr, English amateur international, is reported missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
David Watt
Loddon
Vimy Ridge
Frank Carr
Fraternal Societies Plan Memorial Day Exercises
Memorial Day observances in this city will include a parade followed by services at Forest Hill cemetery if weather allows, otherwise at May's Opera House. Route runs from corner Wigh and Downing, down Downing to Water, to Main, to North, to Boone, Broadway, Robinson, Nicklin, and to the cemetery. Grand and Division marshals, bands, fraternal orders, and relief corps will participate. programs feature speakers, music, and songs, with a 2 o'clock start and automobiles reporting at 1:30 for G A R and W R C members.
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Forest Hill Cemetery
May
Opera House
Wigh
Downing
Water
Water Street
Main
Boone
Broadway
Robinson Avenue
Robinson
Nicklin Avenue
Nicklin
Cemetery
V. J. Granger
J. M. Trunter
Jno
Link
Geo. Henry
Parrett’s Band
Jr. Order United American Mechanics
Big Flag
J. Benhart
J. Stowe
Loyal Order of Moose
Order of Odd Fellows
Whights of the Maccabees
W. HH. Rhodes
Cutford Bartholomai
Leo Wammes
Lion Grand Army Republic
Women’s Relief Corps
Parlett
Rev
Gehm
Marcella Gardner
E. M. Bell
John FE
Sedgewick
Martinsville
Ind
America
G. Alt. Hall
G. A. R. Hall
T Han
Union Patriotic Service in Piqua Sunday Evening at Presbyterian Church
A Union Patriotic service at the Presbyterian church in Piqua Sunday evening brings Rev. Dr. Colley and Rev. J. R. Neale as speakers. Morning worship at 10 with Children’s Day exercises featuring the Knoop Home children, baptismal opportunity for children, and Evening Evangelical programs including Red Cross and Liberty Loan presentations by local leaders.
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Union Patriotic Service
Piqua
Evendeavor
Dr. Colley
J. R. Neale
Presbyterian Church
J. Ralph Neale
Red Cross
J. B. Wilkinson
Montgomery
United States
J. R. Colley
August Clouse
Liberty Loan Committee
Ferguson
Church Services and Notices Collected Sermons and Schedules
Sunday services listed for First Church of Christ Scientist 431 West High Street with 10 45 am service and 9 30 am Sunday School. St Pauls Evangelical notes next Sundays children day 9 30 am and Dorcas social at Mrs Tom Ginn Rossville. United Brethren announces summer schedule ending sermons by 11 15 am with serials The Strong Man and The Boy Sold Into Slavery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
C. B. Beda
Samson
Joseph
James Episcopal Church Services for Trinity Sunday
William H W Allison rector invites all to James Episcopal Church for the first Sunday after Trinity. Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Sunday school at 9 20 a m and Morning prayer litany and sermon at 10 45 a m all are welcome despite religious affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SI. James Episcopal Church
William HW. Allison
Sabbath and church services schedule notes
Sabbath school at 9 15 morning worship at 10 30 with sermon The Philosophy of Prayer Young People's meeting at 0 15 theme Sins of the Mind union patriotic service at 7 20 Presbyterian church Monthly session meeting Monday evening at Mr E B Levering S S Workers conference Tuesday evening at Mr ELF Dethloff Mid week praise and prayer Wednesday 7 30 cordial invitation to all to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Presbyterian Church
Levering
S. S
Elf. Dethloff
First Christian Church Ohio Oh Er Batley Pastor
Sunday school open to all at 9 15 a m with a warm welcome and fellowship. Morning sermon at 10 30 titled All at Work. No evening service due to union meeting at Presbyterian church. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m The Light of the World. Associated Bible Students hold free lecture in Marcabee hall North Main Street on Sunday June 10 at 2 30 p m all welcome no collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Associated Bible Student
Marcabee Hall
North Main Street
Cantonment Sites Chosen for New Army
The War Department announced Chillicothe Ohio and Petersburg Wisconsin as cantonment sites for the new army during the Cantonment Camp in Washington DC on June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinggton
D. C
War Department
Chillicothe
Ohio
Petersburg
Wia
Ohio adds 500000 backyard gardens to boost food crop
Ohio's plan to tackle the food problem leads to 500,000 backyard gardens started in Columbus on June 8. The initiative brings 25,000 more acres under cultivation and promises an extra crop valued at least one million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Three More Enlist In Company C
Three more men have enlisted in Company C Edward Shepard and Tom Dowling enlisted yesterday afternoon and Leonard Shepard enlisted this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Shepard
Tom Dowling
Leonard Shepard
Oklahoma cyclone wrecks fifty buildings in Perry
A tornado struck Perry Oklahoma late yesterday wrecking fifty buildings and causing more than 100000 in damage. No lives were lost and none were reported injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Okla
Tractor Demonstration Highlights Elgin Engine Near Piqua
A large crowd of farmers witnessed an Elgin tractor demonstration on the Garbry farm east of Piqua. The gasol ine engine showed strength by replacing three horses on virgin soil, handling heavy sod and marshy spots with ease. Plow setup improved furrow quality, and local plans aim to bring the tractor plant to Piqua with a $35,000 offer and a new factory site near the rolling mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piqua
Elgin
Appleyard Jr
Chamber of Commerce
Representative Cartmell Addresses War Comrades
A speech by Hon. T. J. Cartmell of Auglaize county, in the Ohio General Assembly, to Civil War veterans at Wondstock Champaign county, is printed in full after a comrade submitted the address. The oration laments neglect of veterans, condemns feudalism and greed, and references Washington Jefferson Jackson and the Bell in Philadelphia, urging liberty and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Cartmell
Ohio General Assembly
Auglaize County
Wondstock
Champaign County
Grand Army
Piana Daily Press
Washington
Jefferson
Jackson
Land of the Free
Hitle Kid
Philadelphia
Province of
Pennsylvania
State House
Paul
Wapakoneia
General Assembly
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P. Irvin
Martha Wood
Nellie McCabe
Esx
Mell
J. L. Black
Augusta Boal
Women’s Service League
G. G C. Dietrich
Pols
Emma H. Fordyce
Associated Charities
A. D. Trance
Rotary Club
John Montgomery
Miami County Humane Society
Wiliam Cook Trogers
Federalion of Women’s Clubs
Dessa Tr. Shaw
Whurries’ School
Joseph Welsh
Central Labor Council
C. B. Boda
Ministerial Association
W.H. Allison
John It. Anderson
N. S. Bartlett
Stanhope Bent
James R. Calley
G. E. Polk
IL. M Wiesh
Logan A. Razier
I. L. Gamble
Paul T.gehin
J. Granger
Watus
Jeg John
Daganhardt
Justice of the Peace
Thu
Johsa Montgomery
C. E
Patiotic Service
First Church OF Christ, Scientisy
West High Street
Vrce
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Mass
ST. Paulus Evangelical
Paul Gch
Dorcas
Tom Ginn
Rossville
United Presbyterian
Ralph Neale
First Christian Church
ER. Batley
Oklahoma
Garbrey Farm
Cartmell
TJ. Garemelt
J. FE. Sengwick
Indiana
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