Draftees To Sell War Savings Stamps
Wayne county draftees about 1500 men with deferred status were ordered to report in Wooster on Saturday June 22 at 1 pm for a large patriotic meeting. The event at the Methodist church aimed to mobilize a county campaign to sell War Savings Stamps, with a goal of about 60 stamps per draftee totaling roughly $300 per man. County leaders Geo. J. Schwartz and Wayne Hart organized the drive, with township captains and lieutenants named to oversee local canvassing including Sugarcreek where Captain C. L. Arnold and Lieutenants C. R. McDowell and Lloyd C. Hoffman were listed.
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Wayne County
Wooster
Uncle Sam
America
Berlin
J. R
W. E. Weygandt
Wayne Hart
War Savings
Sugarcreek Township
C. L. Arnold
C. R. McDowell
Lloyd C. Hoffman
J F Rehm Seeks Wayne County Sheriff and Commissioner Posts
Political notices warn Wayne County Democrats that J F Rehm announces his candidacy for Sheriff in the August 1918 Democratic primaries and for County Commissioner. Rehm vows to serve efficiently if nominated and elected.
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Wayfie County
J. F. Rehm
McIlvaine Seeks Wayne County Recorder Nomination
Ben M. McIlvaine announces his candidacy for County Recorder in Wayne County subject to the August 13 primaries. He appeals to Democrats for their vote and support in the primary contest.
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Wayne County
Ben M. McIlvaine
P F Marthey Announces Candidacy For Wayne County Commissioner
P F Marthey announces run for County Commissioner in Wayne County subject to the August 13 primary. He notes a close second in 1916 and seeks Democratic support from Salt Creek Two.
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Wayne County
P. F. Marthey
Local Workman Loses Thumb at Peerless Steel
Harvey Wyre of Massillon employed at Peerless Steel Co. had his left thumb severed Monday while operating a bar straightening machine. The injury occurred when his thumb was caught between a bar and the machine. he was taken to the city hospital for treatment.
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Harvey Wyre
Peerless Steel Co
Massillon
Senet .McKee Lampe
A fragmented OCR line presents names Senet McKee and Lampe with unclear context and no verifiable event details.
Red Cross Seeks Knitters For Soldier Help
Wanted knitters to work from home with Red Cross. visit Red Cross rooms to receive yarn and instructions and knit for soldiers. Community effort urged as greatly appreciated.
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Red Cross
Two More Dalton Boys In France
Mrs. Amanda Lawrence learned by card Monday that her son Robert W. Lawrence arrived in France and Mrs. John Eisner received word that her son Oakley Lawrence also arrived there.
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Dalton Boys
France
Amanda Lawrence
Robert W. Lawrence
John Eisner
Oakley
Honor Roll Subscriptions List and Dates
Following subscriptions received since last report. Victor Moser October 1918 J F Budd May 1919 Simeon Lehman January 1919 John Laviers May 1919 A C Hostetler June 1919 Mrs S D Gift June 1919 J Wesley Schneck March 1919.
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Victor Moser
J. F. Budd
Simeon Lehman
John Laviers
A. C. Hostetler
S. D. Gift
J. Wesley Schneck
Bids For Janitor Work At Dalton Schools
Sugar Creek township Board of Education will receive sealed bids for janitor work at Dalton schools for the coming year. Bids must be filed at the clerk’s office by 6 p m on July 2 1918. IRA JOHNSON, Clerk.
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Board of Education
Sugar Creek Township
Dalton
Ira Johnson
Ada Scott Weds William L Davis in Elyria Ceremony
Miss Ada B Scott daughter of Mr and Mrs E F Scott Elyria and William L Davis son of Mr and Mrs David Davis East Greenville were married in Elyria on Monday evening June 17 1918 The bride a nurse at Elyria Memorial hospital plans to finish her course The groom has enlisted in the U S Army and will soon enter service
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Ada B. Scott
Elyria
E. F. Scott
Wm. L. Davis
Canton
David Davis
East Greenville
Harry C. Meekley
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Uncle Sam
Tax Books Open at 1st National Bank for Dalton Sugar Creek
Tax notices say the tax books for Dalton and Sugar Creek township will be at the 1st National Bank from the stated date until close of business July 10. This public posting lists the banks and deadline for taxpayers.
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Dalton
Sugar Creek
1St National Bank
Water Rent Notice Due By July 10
Water rent is now due and payable at the 1st National Bank. If not paid by July 10, water will be shut off. 39-3w WATER WORKS TRUSTEES. ae
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1St National Bank
Martin Brenneman and Mabel Martin Wed in Lima
George Brenneman of Lima and Mabel Martin of Orrville were married Tuesday at 2 30 PM in the minister’s home officiated by Rev J J Buchwalter. The groom works for Goodyear Rubber Co in Akron and the bride is the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs George Martin of Orrville. They will reside in Akron after a brief visit.
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George Brenneman
Lima
Mabel Martin
J. J. Buchwalter
Goodyear Rubber Co
Akron
Geo. Martin
Orrville
Freem
Dalton Band Concert Receives Tepid Audience Applause
One Who Was There notes Dalton's band delivered a strong performance yet faced a sparse crowd as townspeople offered little applause. The writer urges locals to support the band, recognizing hours of winter practice behind each summer concert.
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Dalton
Gazette to Press Early Next Week for Fourth of July
The Gazette will go to press a day early next week because of the Fourth of July holiday, adjusting the normal production schedule to avoid parade and readers coverage gaps.
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the Gazette
Peter J Amstutz Named Executor in Ohio Estate
Peter J Amstutz has been appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Mary Ann Amstutz of Wayne County Ohio. Probate Judge Wayne County oversees the probate action.
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Peter J. Amstutz
Mary Ann Amstutz
Wayne County
Ohio
Local Farm Equipment Offers Mower and Tires
Dealers advertise Deering mowers in short supply and a line of Montford auto tires guaranteed by the Orrville Tire Co. The notice emphasizes quick availability for farmers.
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Montford Auto
Orrville Tire Co
How To Hang Your Flag
Mrs. Nelcamp explains flag hanging rules in a letter to the New York Tribune. She notes the union position depends on viewer orientation with the stripes horizontal and the union upper left, or vertical stripes with the union in the upper right.
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New York Tribune
Nelcamp
How She Banishes Backache
Mrs. Effie E. Kleppe of Averill Minnesota writes that after rheumatism treatment she used Foley Kidney Pills and found immediate relief completing the cure with a half bottle. The notice claims these pills are unequaled for weak or sore kidneys bladder back muscles or joints.
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Effie E. Kleppe
Averill, Minn
A. J. White
Ohio G A R elects Hall department commander at encampment
Captain D M Hall of Columbus was elected department commander of the G A R of Ohio at the encampment held last week at Hamilton, and Lima was chosen as the convention city for 1919.
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D. M. Hall
Columbus
Ohio
Hamilton
Lima
Dalton Ohio Mayor To Destroy Noxious Weeds Notice
Legal notice from Levi Heibner mayor of Dalton Wayne county Ohio warns owners lessees and agents to cut and destroy noxious weeds on village lands between specific June August September 1918 windows or have authorities do so at landowners expense. Notice witnessed June 14 1918.
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Ohio
Canada
Levi Heibner
Dalton
Wayne County
State of
Sonnenberg Items Highlight Rain Breaks Dry Spell
June updates report a heavy rain and hail that damaged crops in some areas while wheat fields regain color and oats grow rapidly. Local notices include a barn raising at Dan P. Gerber’s, a Sonnenberg church marriage of Earl Gerber to Susan Schumacher, and community members traveling to Berne Indiana. A horse-riding accident injures Reuben Lehman’s arm.
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Albert Badertscher
Moran
Melvin
Wilma Kirchhofer
Elma Badertscher
Berne
Ind
Dan. P. Gerber
Sonnenberg
C. N. Amstutz
Earl Gerber
Dan P. Gerber
Susan Schumacher
Adam Schumacher
Wm. Shifferly
Stark County
Basinger
Morgan County
E. A. Basinger
Reuben Lehman
Missouri
Kansas
Salem
Wilson Hofstetter
War Savings Stamps Drive for Wayne County Quota
Notice from Wayne County War Saving Committee urges every resident to buy at least four War Savings Stamps totaling 20 dollars. Drafted men in deferred classification act as salesmen to meet the county quota of 763,900 dollars and to report Pro-Germans and slackers. Citizens are asked to help by purchasing stamps to aid the war effort and the draft workers.
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United States
Wayne County
U. S
Prompt Fathers and Citizens Answer the Call to Save
Editorial urges the public to fund the war effort by loaning savings to the government. It frames service as mutual duty alongside soldiers ordered to face enemy fire and asks why civilians should refuse the request. Strong emphasis on national unity.
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County Recorder
Salt Creek Two
Reg.t. Band
King Rose
Punkville
Emnanah
Fina
Smigl Ull Galu Libaloy
Cecile
Senet
McKee -Lampe
Oscar Puegner
Scott-Davis
Wayne County War Saving Committee
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