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Newspaper

Piqua Daily Press

Location

Piqua, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1917

Page

4

Local Barber Shop Takeover Spurs New Venture on Water Street

Snappy About Town reports Chauncey Young and DP J Ley, formerly at Leek barber shop on North Main, have leased the Water street shop on the south side between Main and Wayne. They now operate as a serial emporium with shaving and haircuts on their own hook. Also noted: Edward Stephan leaves Tipp City for home in Trenton, N J after a six month stint at The Press. An apparent car collision on South Avenue and Wood Street damaged a Ford and a Maxwell, with fenders and running board harmed. A lightning strike near Raper Chapel damaged the Young family home but caused no fire. Miami County pedasogs win prizes. life certificates granted to several educators in Troy and Piqua. William Farwick dies at Dayton State Hospital, aged 52, with survivors including two brothers.

Chauncey Young J. Ley Leek North Main St Water Street South Side Main Wayne Streets Edward Stephan Tippite Tipp City Trenton N. J South Avenue Wood Street O'Celook Peron Maxwell Peders Sanders T. Co Sanders South Avenace Ford Seth Fenders Miami County Pedasogs EL Prugh Paul W. Hetzler Kyle Troy Board of Examiners Trarry FE. Lorton Tipapecanoe City Walter R. Bailey Piqua Helen Cooper Frantz Af

Marwick kin at Darke county and a death interment

The obituary notes the death of a resident connected to Darke county with a sister in Darke and burial planned for Tuesday. It recalls a year-old discovery in Ludlow Falls and hints at local farming, cherries, and community incidents in Troy and nearby areas.

Principal Demonstrates Fire Safety in Grammar School

The grammar school principal lectured pupils room by room on fire precautions. Students listened with respect until his crucial instruction drew smiles and giggles, but he urged remain calm if clothing catches fire.

Grammar School

Press Want Ad Delivers Household Requests and Hints

A playful want ad voice in a newspaper snippet recalls domestic bargains. It blends light humor about items like a pianola and culinary department supplies, inviting readers to consider what to bring home and what to place in listings.

Piqua Rifle Club Beats Dayton in Close Match

The Piqua Rifle Club defeated Dayton 922 to 907 in a tight televised-style match. Dayton fielded four shooters with one member unable to attend, filled by Putnam joining the Dayton team. Scoring details list Piqua shooters Thighers, Philbrook, Bryhn, McGee and others contributing to the close total.

Piqua Rifle Club Dayton Rifle Club Dayton Teagan Putnam Dayton Stean

Judge Bowman backs state in four indictments

GreenvilleJune 26 in common pleas court Judge Bowman sustained the demurrer to the pleas in abatement in the Gus and John Becker Charles Kaiser and Eugene Tracey cases The sustaining of the demurrer filed by the state holds the indictments valid Attorneys for the men were given until Saturday to file demurrers to the indictments The Becker brothers were indicted for securing the signature of J W Finklebane under false pretenses The indictment against Charles J Waiser charges him with securing money under false pretenses Tracey is charged with incest

Greenville Common Pleas Court Bowman Gus John Becker Charlies J. Kaiser Eugene Tracey Becker Brothers J. W. Finklebane Charles J. Waiser Tracey

Miami County Villages Organize Red Cross Chapters

Red Cross work in Miami county gains momentum as Covington Frederick and Fletcher chapters form. Covington crowd fills the first Christian church for the organizing meeting led by County Chairman Gond Slouser and Attorney A F Broonmhall. Officers include A. W K Rankin as chairman and J. W. Squires as vice chairman with Mrs. J. J. Strainer secretary and Dr. J. Kendell treasurer. Directors listed include J. W. Lyle and H H McGraw among others. Frederick reports enthusiastic turnout with W. Lt. Coles as vice chairman and Prof C G Cookson assisting, Dr. Gainar Jennings of West Milton present. Fletcher meeting chaired by Rev. J. S. Ferguson and Prof. J. J. Bennett results in enrollment of members and officers including Dr. Michelberger chairman and DeWeese vice chairman. The executive committee includes J. W. Brecouit and Merhert Mar.

J. Kendell J. W. Lyle HH. CG. McGraw Seth Alesia Maier A. I. Mike D. Palmer A. M. Ruhl Eilla Rosenberger Mae Rothermel W. A. Vorhis M. HL. Til P. G. Wenrick Corjington Red Cross Irrederick

Board Directors Names and Members Listed

The following names appear as members of the board of directors: Elizabeth De Weese, Amanda Brantner, John Caveen, Roy [line missing], J. C. Suber, Rachel Morris, Willie Miller and Clyda ey LLUS5 Rea. Also mentioned are Rev Tedford and Homer Prat Zier along with Reverend Baugh.

Coleman Commandery honors late member at funeral

Members of Coleman Commandery Knights Templar attended the funeral of the late Homer Faulkner in Troy. Rev George Barber of the First Methodist church conducted the service at 4 pm at the South Cherry street residence. Knights Templar sang and burial was in Riverside cemetery with pallbearers from Troy and nearby towns.

Coleman Commanddery iSnights Emplor Lermer M. Laulkner South Cherry Street George FF. Barber First Methodist Church Knights Templar Austhet Walter Briggs Baird Broomhill Paul Jraun Schweiger Vernon C. Lefevre Knights Templar

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Piqua’s Star Misteriul Cphemis Marie Empress Allstar Charles Young Raper Chapel Hile R St. Jon William Farwick Dayton State Hospital Marwick Darke County Adam Harwick Vers Miami County John Schauer Tobe” Stapleton Hal Neaves Warry Tracy Clay Harmon Lake George Daily John Dair George St. Dearson Hirs. C. O. Davidson Toth Pros Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station Courge of Agriculture Ohio State University Tda Harginger Pleasant Hill Westy Main Street Dayton and Troy Adam Long Tarley Bard Pleasant Till Marion Father Leo Notre Dame University U. C.price Ohio State University College of Agriculture C. G. Williams Ohio Agricultural White Oaks Associatlion Overlook Brown Overlook Beach D.C. and P. Traction Co Thighers Ayattt Ead Bee Phiubrook Putnam Oss Judge Bowman Grace M. E. Church Keanklin and Ash Streets Clack Coleman Commandery Treibote M. O. House The Piqua Daily Press Citizens National Bank Piqua, Ohio United States J.P. Spier Superior Underwear Co O. J. Sdiescelider Keey Teoas S. Zollinger W. A. Snyder Pioneer Pole & Shaft Co Henry Flesh L. M. Plesh K. Statler K. Plirvin Warren Gravett Henry Flasit Joseph Wolcott Brecount, Walcott & Co Conover, Ohio Alfred L. Flesh the Athi Underwear Co Ass’t S. K. Statoer J. M. Flesh Atlas Underwear Co Irvin W. McC. Dorsey Crow-Hills
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